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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Repeal in whole. Politicians who go against the safety of citizens need to step aside, forever! Jail the criminals and throw away the keys!
My skeptical & cynical nature tells me this (and a lot of other legislation) is purposely designed to cause lawsuits, enriching the lawyers, many of whom are or were politicians…
Repeal and replace.
One of the better commentaries I’ve read on the SAFE-T Act. Violates the state constitution twice: single-subject rule and attempting to re-write a clause via the Legislature. All 3 authors worked in a legal or judicial capacity. The criminal justice system in Illinois may very well be in need of adjustment and change. But the SAFE-T Act is not constitutionally sound and contains provisions that do not protect the public. It should be repealed. A new law should be introduced with provisions that are rational, constitutional and in compliance with the single-subject rule.Legislators and the governor should follow the state Constitution… Read more »