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.
“When it comes to crime in Chicago and across the state, it’s long past time to talk about something new – holding police departments accountable for their failures to solve the city’s homicides, especially in Black and brown communities,” said Rev. Ciera Bates-Chamberlain, Executive Director of LIVE FREE Illinois.” 1.) If the black community would stop shooting itself in Chicago there would be a lot fewer murders. 2.) Blacks need to stand up as witnesses as to who is doing this shooting. If blacks do not come forward as witnesses these crimes will remain unsolved.