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"Only in Illinois, where just a third of Illinois students are proficient in reading and math can such numbers be considered 'great strides.' Wirepoints reports that Illinois’ results are even worse than they appear when considering the amount the state’s budget devotes to education in comparison to most states."
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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.
Correction-Illinois did not spend $44B on education. The taxpayers spent $26.4B (60% or so) via property taxes. The state pays approx $13.2B (30% or so) and the Fed pays the rest.
Taxpayers share is based on the value of their properties so most everyone pays a different amount for the exact same services.
No more money until schools start educating students