In a big defeat for Mayor Lori Lightfoot, Illinois House sends elected Chicago school board bill to Gov. J.B. Pritzker – Chicago Tribune*

The 70-41 vote by the Democratic-controlled chamber followed Senate approval two weeks ago. The mayor’s office objected that the bill, among other things, did not restrict CTU leaders from running for the board, did not allow residents who lack citizenship from voting for and seeking board seats, and did not address about $500 million that City Hall gives to CPS, largely for pensions.
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The Paraclete
4 years ago

I still think she’s playing possum. However, it reminds me of the Chicago Olympic fiasco. The slick billiard room boys were going to pants the rubes from the jungles. The Obama contingent thought buying their way with eBay gift cards would cover everything. Little or nothing did they know.

Old Spartan
4 years ago

What a pathetic Springfield presence for a mayor of Chicago. 70 Dems voted against her wishes. Richard the First, Richard the Second, Rahm, even Harold must be rolling over in their graves. But we have known from Lori’s first day in office she was clueless on State government matters, and hired staff who are more interested in “equity” than they are in maintaining some stature for the City in their own state capital. In any high level position in the public or private sector if you want the top job you have to have some essential skills, and she has… Read more »

debtsor
4 years ago
Reply to  Old Spartan

If IL’s largest city has no power in Springfield, who has all the power?

It’s the progressives. They control the state, not the largest city.

Ambiguous End
4 years ago
Reply to  debtsor

You spelled “regressive” wrong.

Aaron
4 years ago
Reply to  debtsor

Chinese communists control IL via election fraud and extorted, bought off politicians. Don’t forget the paid off celebs to trumpet the BS.

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