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"It’s essentially a public relations campaign aimed from both sides at the hearts and minds of Chicago residents, a war of words waged on TV, online and in the pages of papers. Such campaigns are a routine part of politics, but this budget year they are taking place as aldermen decry a lack of meaningful private negotiations where the real work to craft a municipal budget often takes place."
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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.
Audio and summary
Perhaps a shutdown is what Chicago needs to awaken the public.
Perhaps go red will get some real teeth which is desperately needed in Chicago.
Committees. PR campaigns. Meetings with “ community activists “ promising them an ongoing slice of the increasing social services pie. Press conferences packed with finger pointing and an occasional tear. All in lieu of any meaningful action being taken.