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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Who in their right mind would consider purchasing Chicago bonds?
I mean, really?!?!?
Just remember when it comes to Chicago borrowing it is often for feel good spending programs for the Illinois free Stuff Army and you the taxpayer are on the hook for the bills despite not being able to vote one way or another on the programs. Illinois getting higher bond ratings just makes the States bad situations worse and as usual the taxpayers, once again, are on the hook.
I’ll pass on Chicago bonds.
I assume none of these bonds are “scoop & toss” if they issued at 5.5% return? But what is “refunding bonds”? What is city “refunding”?—- “city sold $513.5 million in refunding bonds for Midway International Airport”
Shush. Let them proceed.