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Illinois companies announced 1,666 mass layoffs during October, with the most at Baker & Taylor library supplier that laid off 318 from its Momence distribution center.
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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.
Audio and summary
Companies giving “financial” as reasons for relocating or closing their doors need to call it what it is because the “elected” officials in Illinois aren’t getting the message. Suffocating and unsustainable taxes in Illinois. Back that up with crime and looting of trains bringing in merchandise. And then wonder again why insurers jack up premiums. The savings alone of relocating your operations probably pay for the move.