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“It’s the responsibility of leaders at every level to create a safe system for all riders and workers on transit. Chicago’s local leaders have neglected that responsibility -- and given Chicago’s crime rate in its transit system, this isn’t an isolated incident,” said Federal Transit Administrator Marc Molinaro. “If CTA does not take immediate action to increase its law enforcement presence, we will withhold federal funds.”
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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
I believe its safe. I buy my hated ex a ride pass every month
Bernie Goetz and Paul Kersey where are you when we need you?
Might also want to seriously consider the right to allow people the ability to legally carry on public transportation.
Never know when you might be attacked by some electrician apprentices with screwdrivers!