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  • You Paid For It:  St. Charles Schools

    You Paid For It: St. Charles Schools Video

    The St. Charles school district spent millions to renovate schools only to shut them down. Now they're considering an "about face" that could cost you hundreds of thousands of dollars. Investigator Elliot Davis had questions for the St. Charles powers that be about a change of mind that could cost... more

  • You Paid For It: University City Finances

    You Paid For It: University City Finances Video

    University City residents are demanding answers from city hall. They have launched a petition drive to bring in the state auditor to get to the bottom of city finances. Resident Paulette Carr and her petition supporters expect the audit to begin this summer and the findings to come out in the fall. more

  • You Paid For It:  Mississippi River Bridge

    You Paid For It: Mississippi River Bridge Video

    The You Paid For It Team Confronts Illinois Governor Pat Quinn over the cost of the new $667 Million dollar Mississippi River Bridge. It will cross the Mississippi from Southern Illinois to downtown St. Louis. Illinois is one of 10 states in the worst financial straights in the nation with a... more

  • You Paid For It:  St. Charles City Officials Vegas Trip

    You Paid For It: St. Charles City Officials Vegas Trip Video

    The City of St. Charles sends nine officials to a conference in Las Vegas. The officials included half the members of the City Council. The trip cost taxpayers $32,236.40. Officials also paid for a reception where they spent $2,000 on alcohol. more

The secrets behind government spending. Fox 2's Elliott Davis has uncovered countless cases of questionable government spending. You work hard for your money and Elliott works hard to find out where your tax dollars are being spent. If you think you've spotted government waste, contact Elliot Davis at 1-800-846-KTVI. Watch You Paid For It on Fox 2 News at 9.