Why the Holdup Using Artificial Intelligence to Cut Illinois Government Costs? – Wirepoints
May 19, 2026
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A largely unasked question is becoming glaring: Is Illinois doing all it should to use artificial intelligence to make government cost less and work better? So far, the evidence says no.
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If this bill passes, say goodbye to local control over all Illinois parks and expect to see open drug and alcohol use, needles, no sanitation and fire hazards, but no ordinary park users.
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I thought the name Harvey meant financially distressed. I think it’s in the charter.
All you folks ridiculing Harvey are just jealous of the city I was born in.
I’m guessing you haven’t lived there for decades.
Yes Mark,Harvey once was a very nice city, I did business in the mid 70’s.
great people, not any more.
Nice try Harvey, you are bankrupt and now want to get bailed out by us. What about East
St. Louis, Dolton, and all others about to join you,
were is the money to come from?
Richie Daly remember what he said, “ if you lose
the middle class you lose the city”.
The man was a prophet.
Add the name Chicago should be added to your list
What are the consequences of the State accepting Harvey as financially distressed? I assume budgeting, control and oversight obtain which may be helpful after years of mismanagement but financial assistance requires separate political action from the State. The State also cannot alter or re-do contracts. Not an easy sell when many municipalities are in poor shape across the State. Look at Peoria, where in 2028 its entire General Fund will be spent on pensions. I question the wisdom of those who state there are plenty of taxes to be raised. Half of Harvey property owners can’t pay the staggering property… Read more »