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Illinois’ statewide grocery tax ended Jan. 1, but many local governments are implementing their own levies, which could continue to influence prices for shoppers.
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Audio and summary 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.
Note to readers from Mark Glennon re: Ukraine
May 6, 2026
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Everybody needs a side hustle these days, and mine is Ukraine, where I am now.
Wirepoints’ Mark Glennon on AM560’s Morning Answer – Chicago’s struggling commercial real estate and more
April 22, 2026
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Summary and audio linked here.
Last week eggs 1.49/ dozen. This week .99. Last week mushrooms .99 8 ounces. Last month 2.49. One day last week gas 2.61/ gallon, two days later 3.49. But yeah, the corporations aren’t screwing you as they have since they instituted “ shrinkflation “ about two years ago. It’s all Trumps fault.