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Costs are soaring, with inflation rising to a whopping 7% nationally. A closer look at the Labor Department data released in recent days shows the Midwest, which includes Illinois, is at 7.5%, while a more local region that includes Chicago, Elgin and Naperville is at 6.6%.
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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
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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.
If you voted for biden do not complain! or for hat matter any democrat in Illinois
As the latest Polar Vortex comes to Illinois, many are getting sticker shock from their gas bill. Wonder if they can connect the dots now?
Without significant change dark, cold, cruel days will be upon the people of Illinois.
I’m waiting for IL pensioner complaints that their 3% compounded COLA isn’t enough and retirees will go hungry this year.
Thank you, Joe Biden! Actually tried to find a single positive accomplishment for this administration – about the only thing was that he was on time for his inauguration. Other than that, Biden has done more damage in one short year than any president that I can recall. The vitriol aimed at half the nation is unprecedented. His use of government to punish non-compliance, the out-and-out falsehoods being presented as facts, the border fiasco, inflation, gas prices … I could go on and on, but you get the picture. My only hope is that the Republic will survive this administration’s… Read more »
Don’t forget Pritzker also the same scenario
Unfortunately true.
Been researching to see if there’s a common thread in all the malaise stories of today. Hmmm.
Tell us what you conclude. Most days it’s basically the same, I’d say: Grossly incompetent government with authoritarian overreach.
Politicians tell us they are going to make our lives miserable, yet people still vote them into office.
Yet somehow over half the country is surprised we have 7% inflation!
Eliminating the USA energy independence and dominance is the primary driver. Every product requires Energy.
In 12 months, these same idiots will be surprised that Federal and Illinois taxes will be higher
40% of the country looked at the devastated landscape Jimmy Carter brought forth upon the United States and said “GIMME MORE OF THIS”. They are hyperpartisans who are loyal to the Democrat party. That’s where we are at today except the number is closer to 50%.
I’ll help: Joe Biden, JB Pritzker, and their minions.
All democrat!!!