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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Veteran prosecutor abruptly quits, ripping Foxx in goodbye email: ‘zero confidence’ – CWB Chicago
There are a myriad of forces that have combined to make Chicago unlivable to most of its residents. Covid, inflation, poor municipal services, government corruption, poor schools, lousy representation in city council, high sales and property taxes, and crime are just some of the many that are out of control. (Or, maybe intentionally directed.) If you were to ask me what single act what have the greatest improvement in the quality of life, the answer would be simple. Remove Kim Foxxx and replace her with a real non-Soros funded prosecutor. She is single-handedly responsible for the increases of crime that… Read more »