Rep. Tim Butler says the threats “absolutely need to be taken seriously,” but the State needs to make sure it provides needed services. “I think one way that we can really address the concerns of the public is by opening these offices. We have other offices. Most other government, public-facing offices are open."
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.