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Ald. Daniel Solis's recordings of Madigan add to the public’s understanding of the long-running federal probe. When Solis was first approached by federal investigators five years ago, for example, it wasn’t Ald. Edward Burke who was in their sights, but Madigan.In addition, Solis wearing a wire on Madigan could help explain why federal prosecutors apparently have cut Solis an unprecedented deal in exchange for his stunning turn as an FBI mole.
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Audio and summary Illinois bill would override local law to allow homeless living in all public parks – Wirepoints
April 14, 2026
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If this bill passes, say goodbye to local control over all Illinois parks and expect to see open drug and alcohol use, needles, no sanitation and fire hazards, but no ordinary park users.
Mark Glennon on AM560’s Morning Answer: Chicago Fiscal Crisis Worse Than Pre-Bankruptcy Detroit, HIV Surge and Public Health Threat From Open Borders Goes Unreported
April 10, 2026
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Summary and audio linked here.
Mark Glennon on AM560’s Morning Answer: Chicago pension buyout plan mostly shifts debt rather than eliminating it, property tax surge doubles inflation over three decades
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WBEZ and Chicago Sun-Times falsely blame Texas Gov. Abbott for 2020 to 2024 surge in Chicago Latino HIV, AIDS infections – Wirepoints Quickpoint
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Expect no retraction or apology. This what they do.
Madigan must be furious, he’s expecting a monument that would make Roland Burris green with envy. Now his legacy will include his fall at the hands of a guy known as Mr. Handjob.
Unfortunately Madigan isn’t going anywhere, by the time this gets to the courts and IF it does and gets dragged out for who knows how long, the weasel will be legs up and 6ft down. Now as for Pritzker I hope the feds get him on something and hang him out to dry for a long time.
I wonder how Madigan feels about going into hiding for the remainder of his life?
It’s been all planned out what’s going to happen. Democrap prosecutors will drag their feet on getting a trial up and running until Burke, Madigan and any other democrap pol is too old or sick and charges will be dropped. It’s in the playbook.