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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I hope everyone realizes that Pritzker never meet with or consulted with Welch, Harmon or anyone in the general assembly he did this on his own with a back room deal. Jennie Ives had the Edgar county watch dogs on radio Saturday.
Fed up, I was not aware of that. What’s the source that I missed saying that?
Mark,
Its was this past Sunday’s radio show, Jennie was asking the Edgar watch dog questions about the plant and it was stated that there was no input or consultation on Pritzker’s part with the general assembly in Springfield I may be wrong but I was astonished at what details were revealed on how this plant was granted the right to build.
Thanks.
2,600 jobs will create lots of other jobs as this money is spent. There is a multiplier effect which makes everyone a little richer.
The business that no one else wanted is the jewel in King Pritzker’s crown. Only in Illinois.