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The latest development comes a little over four years since the city and the Chicago police rank-and-file union, Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 7, have had a labor contract. Amid a federal consent decree, the FOP and the city have been divided on police disciplinary issues.
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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.
Before she skeedaddled to San Fran, Lori instructed her negotiators to get the deal closed. After she berated and cussed, they decided FU Lori and gave away the store! She hadn’t reviewed the term sheets when JCat said they had a tentative agreement. Lori desperately needs the police. The circle of blame between Lori KimTim n Toni rings true when Kim says we can’t charge anyone unless they’re arrested. Lori won’t let the cops arrest or chase anyone. What’s next?
How about a round of we’ll done for everyone?