Facing criticism over rising crime, Gov. J.B. Pritzker proposes $20M for witness protection program that’s never been funded – Chicago Tribune*

The program was established under a 2013 law known as the Gang Crimes Witness Protection Act. While law enforcement authorities say retaliation against witnesses is rare, and relocation is not often necessary, the move to fund the state program has backing from members of both parties.

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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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