When you hear the complaints from Illinois politicians, remember the hypocrisy: 40,000 bused to Chicago, but 161,562 allowed to fly directly to Florida.
Nearly one year ago, Chicagoans cheered Mayor Lori Lightfoot’s removal from office. In her place was Brandon Johnson, who promised a more inclusive approach to building a “better, stronger, safer Chicago.” It hasn’t turned out that way. Today, there’s little disagreement that Mayor Johnson has disappointed on most key issues. On crime. On policing. On migrants. On education. On governance. Even on foreign affairs.
Ted joined Dan and Amy to talk about the problems and costs of the Chicago Bears’ proposed new stadium, why its unlikely to happen in its current form, why the ongoing wave of violent crimes makes residents scared of the city, and why the funeral of slain police officer Luis Huesca matters to Mayor Johnson’s reputation.
Weekly crime statistics from the Chicago Police Department: Report through 4/21/2024.
It’s beyond belief that a supposedly reputable journalism school could have Thrasher or any proponent of advocacy journalism among its faculty.
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It looks like her choice was between two different kinds of “can kicks” go to the bond market year to year, or just kick Chicagos garbage onto the state. I guess it isn’t good enough for people to just leave Chicago to escape their problems.
people who step in s**t are advised to stay in one place & not spread it around
this is a bombshell!! wow Lightfoot admitting city pensions ( and hence city fiances) are hopeless. But she’s still not disclosing what gigantic debt north of $700 mil (started as $500mil) payment for this year rahm was hiding?..whats being hidden? in addition how will city/ state ever combined/consolidate all those thousands of different phone-book thick pension deals–each on with there own different spike deal, sweeteners, etc?? would seem impossible without trampling on some members sacred not to be diminished const grantee? any attempt will be law suite/ grievance filing mess (lawyers will $$love$$.)
And still no city cafr ( no cc or state cafr either)–as a chicago home owner–WHAT ARE THEY HIDING!!!