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The Civic Federation expressed support of the Cook County proposed FY2024 budget, due to Cook County’s pension reform legislation, prudent financial management, long-term planning and appropriate use of excess reserves. The County has a plan in place for the sustainability of ARPA programs after federal funds are expended. The budget also does not increase any taxes or fees.
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Totaling the unsustainable tax increases and windfall revenue during Pritzker Administration – Wirepoints
May 26, 2026
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With $162 billion more from taxpayers, couldn’t you deliver a few bond upgrades, too
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.