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.
20% increase? Where did 20% come from? Inflation isn’t that high, what is the justification for the huge increase?
Also, and here’s the big one: where is the money coming from?
Dumb question, eh? It’s coming from OUR pockets!