Ted joined Jeff Daly of WZUS Decatur to talk about the results of the Chicago mayoral election, why the rest of Illinois needs Chicago, the fact that Illinois students can’t read in 30 Illinois schools, and the need for more parents to get involved in education statewide, and more.
To listen, click on Thursday, Mar 2, 2023 Podcast Hour 2
Read more from Wirepoints:
- So much for Chicago transit’s ‘anti-crime’ initiatives. 2022’s violent crime exceeded 2019, despite 46% plunge in riders
- Chicagoans are shooting back – and it’s not going to stop until leaders lead
- Chicago’s pursuit of ‘criminal justice reform’ an utter failure: Windy City homicides top nation for 11th year in a row with crime still rising.
- Chicago, New Orleans were the nation’s murder capitals in 2022 – A Wirepoints survey of America’s 75 largest cities
- Never mind last year’s 41% crime spike in Chicago. It’s up again another 55% this year.
Audio and summary 
If this bill passes, say goodbye to local control over all Illinois parks and expect to see open drug and alcohol use, needles, no sanitation and fire hazards, but no ordinary park users.
“What happens to those kids after they graduate? They’re not prepared, they can’t read or do math properly. They’re going to have a tough time living a good life and a successful life.” Let’s call it what it is-intentional racism. They intentionally ensure the poor students of all colors are never able to rise above and shine. Parents should be angry but they are kept in the dark.