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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Homeless encampments are not suitable use for public right-of-way viaducts. Obvious big safety hazard for motorists, pedestrians, and squatters themselves. Obvious legal liability issue for City of Chicago too. Blame Mayor’s Office and Streets and Sanitation Department for benignly tolerating such illegal trespass and unauthorized use of public property by squatters.
Wait for attorney to sue city on behalf of squatters, for failing to ensure their safety within public right-of-way.
Viaduct? Watch the Marx Bros explain it.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kHMrLpDHXc0
Its deep water that’s why a duck.Why not a ford ?
this is another homeless encampment fire on NW side from a month ago that WGN briefly covered:
Fire in North Park destroys belongings of some sheltering beneath bridgehttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LW8GSuY3siY
All encampments under a viaduct should have fire extinguishers mounted on the walls.