Gov. JB Pritzker, Democrats defend President Biden after DOJ report comments on his memory – ABC7 (Chicago)
February 10, 2024
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Democrat Pritzker ramps up abortion rights investments amid 2028 chatter – Washington Post/MSN
February 10, 2024
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Mayor Brandon Johnson’s sprint to remake Chicago’s public schools – Chicago Sun-Times
February 10, 2024
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It won’t be an easy ride. Chicago Public Schools has a nearly $400 million structural deficit. There’s opposition from those who support Chicago’s system of school choice, where 70% of kids go to a high school other than the one in their neighborhood. And come January the city’s first elected school board — which Johnson and the Chicago Teachers Union lobbied to create — will take control of the public
‘Taxpayer dollars are precious’: Gov. Pritzker voices funding concerns on White Sox stadium proposal – ABC7 (Chicago)
February 10, 2024
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“We need to be careful about how we use public dollars,” Gov. JB Pritzker said. “Taxpayer dollars are precious, and so the question really is, what benefit financially are they bringing fiscally to the state and the city and the county?” The new complex would consist of the stadium, open park spaces and apartment buildings.
Pritzker ‘smells a rat’ in report on Biden’s memory as congresswoman urges he resign – Center Square
February 10, 2024
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Asked about Americans who read the report and have concerns about the president’s mental fitness, Gov. JB Pritzker said Joe Biden is fit to be president. “I’ve been with the president of the United States many times, he is on the ball,” Pritzker said. “The man knows more than most of us have forgotten. He knows so much more because he’s been in government for a number of years and has served in important positions.”
Illinois Governor Pritzker Debunks Migrant Housing Rumor Amid Chicago’s Ongoing Crisis – BNN
February 10, 2024
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Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker dispels migrant housing rumors in Quincy, as Ryan Darr of RLP Development confirms the old ShopKo building will not be used for migrant accommodations. Meanwhile, Chicago’s ongoing migrant crisis strains city resources, with funds expected to run out by April.
Letter to the Editor: Stop lamenting the ‘good ole days’ of Chicago and soak in the city’s present-day splendor – Chicago Sun-Times
February 10, 2024
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“I’ve encountered great folks from many generations in this city; however, I find it is only those who haven’t ever (or in several decades) lived elsewhere who are the most sour on this city.”
Study shows Illinois students have made a full recovery since the pandemic in English and language arts – WJBC (Bloomington)
February 10, 2024
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Stat school Superintendent Tony Sanders: “We actually have the best students in the nation. We really do,” said Sanders. “All the national reports indicate that Illinois is ahead of other states in our public education system. You look at the U.S. News and World Report report from last year that showed that we were ranked in the top ten in the nation for public education, K-12, you look at this report that Illinois continues to make gains.