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“The Miracle Mile Shopping Center in Chicago, once considered our Nation’s BEST, now has a more than 28 percent vacancy factor, and is ready to call it quits unless something is done about the murder and crime, which is prevalent throughout the City. CALL IN THE TROOPS, FAST, BEFORE IT IS TOO LATE!” President Trump said on Truth Social around 11:51 p.m. Monday.
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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
Chicago’s crime rate going down due to failure to charge criminals and downgrading charges. Chicago loves criminals and will not report statistics truthfully.
Amazon it the best. Does anyone know how much it costs to park a car for 1/2 day in Chicago? Way too much.
If you’re planning to park on the Magnificent Mile area, expect rates in the range of $15-$60 for a day