Ted joined Shaun Thompson to talk about about the Chicago Teachers Union’s absurd new contract demands, why so many Chicago teachers are chronically absent, and Brandon Johnson’s failed first year as mayor.
What a representation of Chicago’s plight.
The bill passed despite their votes in response to certain incidents where local prosecutors are thought to have been too lenient with non-citizens assaulting cops.
The Wall Street Journal Editorial Board cited Wirepoints’ analysis of Chicago student proficiency data in their latest piece condemning the Chicago Teachers Union’s outrageous contract demands…all while a vast majority of Chicago’s children graduate unable to read at grade level.
Ted joined Tom Miller of WJPF to talk about the details of Gov. Pritzker’s proposed $52 billion budget, why the state is struggling now that federal covid dollars have run out, the controversy surrounding Tier 2 government pensions, why Illinois’ expensive education system fails to teach children to read, the outrageous demands of the Chicago Teachers Union, and more.
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King Pritzker isn’t going to give up ruling by executive order until he absolutely has to. Frankly he’d jettison the entire legislative body permanently if he could.
Porky loves ruling by executive order. The legislative process is an annoying nuisance and could result in failure. When Porky wants something, he wants it Now! He must have been adorable as a child.
Its my understanding JB just signed Executive Order 2022-05 (COVID-19 EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 100) enforce until 3/5/22
Included in Executive Order 2022-05 is extending Executive Order 2022-03 (School exclusion) which includes all the provisions about covid masking and testing in classrooms, etc. It’s my understanding without Executive Oder 2022-3 any kids can be admitted to schools without covid test, masks, etc
Pritzker needs to be held in contempt of court