No decision has been made or appears imminent. But among the possibilities are moving to a new stadium in the city or suburbs, or even relocating to Nashville, a subject of recurring gossip on and off for years.
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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White Sox May Follow Bears — Team Considers Leaving Chicago — No Big Surprise, Since Team Attendance Is Down, Among Worst In Majors — South Side Location Keeps Many Fans Away
Reinsdorf angling for another piece of taxpayer pie.
maybe CTU can put in an offer?
Note to Sox: Look for real-estate around the proposed Arlington Heights Bears Stadium and get in on the ground floor.
Think Detroit where Comerica Park is right next to Ford Field. Both stadiums are relatively new (compared to their previous stadiums).
When Crain’s, ‘access journalism’ at its finest, is dropping feelers about the Sox leaving…Well, they’re as good as gone. Nashville would be a great home for the White Sox. They need a baseball team. Tennessee would roll out the red carpet for them too.