Wirepoints’ Mark Glennon on AM560’s Morning Answer
April 22, 2026
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Summary and audio linked here.
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Those wanting to see a review of Gotion Illinois by the United States Treasury’s Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS) were disappointed after Manteno trustees voted against the request at the January 20 village board meeting.
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If they don’t have the intelligence to ask for information on a foreign entity that will be coming in and impacting their local economy, they shouldn’t be surprised when they lose total control around this plant, the related energy use and their air quality. It starts with Manteno and spreads like a virus from there. Seems like money gets people to look the other way.
China builds the very best electric vehicles. Electric cars are the future, last thing Illinois cares about is the future (because Illinois has little future).
I wonder if Manteno trustees getting a kickback? From what I’ve read citizens don’t want a CCP company in their community.
When’s the next election? These Manteno trustees NEED TO GO!