About the project
Using the Freedom of Information Act, The Associated Press collected the complete list of outstanding bills owed by the state of Illinois to local governments, social services agencies, private businesses and others for work done on the state's behalf. Because the number changes daily as new bills come in and older bills get paid, the numbers shown here reflect the amount owed on Sept. 9
Included in this database are recipients within the Northwest Herald coverage area, including all of McHenry County and some surrounding areas. Late Medicaid payments are not included in this database.
$5,011,900,656.11
Total amount of unpaid bills by agencies of the state of Illinois
$30,393,794.24
Amount owed to McHenry County, IL, schools, governmental bodies and businesses
Recipients
Organizations, government bodies, businesses and others owed money by the state of Illinois
Agencies
State departments that owe money to various groups and individuals for work already performed
Funds
A list of funds appropriated by the state budget that are falling behind on paying bills
Details
Types of work done by county organizations for which money is owed by the state

