Wirepoints’ Mark Glennon on AM560’s Morning Answer
April 22, 2026
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Summary and audio linked here.
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Lightfoot’s inability to marshal enough support for a law she said was key to public safety reflects the broader challenge she has faced building strong relationships with other elected officials across the state. Aldermen frequently criticize the administration for a lack of communication and Lightfoot does not often lobby City Council members directly for their support.
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Mark Glennon on AM560’s Morning Answer: Chicago pension buyout plan mostly shifts debt rather than eliminating it, property tax surge doubles inflation over three decades
April 3, 2026
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Chicago’s political leadership is floating a pension buyout program as evidence it is seriously addressing the city’s thirty-six-billion-dollar unfunded pension liability, but Mark Glennon, founder of the Illinois policy research organization Wirepoints, said that the proposal moves debt from one column to another rather than reducing it, and that the broader fiscal picture facing the city continues to deteriorate across every measurable dimension. Audio here.
So they can impound vehicles from street racers but not from people involved in gang activity. I don’t understand, what’s the difference here that I’m missing????
NYPD just seized hundreds of ATV’s, scooters and motorcycles from reckless drivers, in one day. They will be sent to the crusher unless fines are paid, licenses obtained and insurance provided. Towing and storage fees added as well. Chicago can’t do the same thing?
What is she gonna do with all those pairs of Nike Jordans she’ll win in court?
I’m flabbergasted! Another big plan goes nowhere! She knew this was dead the minute it came out of her mouth. Just another avenue to blame. I tried, vote for me!