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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No. States SHOULD NEVER spend a nickel on marketing… Honestly, the corruption that emanates from the core of today’s politicians. If individuals or businesses want to move, it is their responsibility to analyze their options.
Just more money (ours, through their capacity to enact taxes) that can be sprinkled on their sycophants.
Well it’s not like they’ll be racing at Chicagoland Speedway anytime soon.
Heck, Chicagoland Speedway may be torn down and made a warehouse site by next year.
That track borders on East St Louis…does anything more need to be said?
“This is an incredible opportunity”. Exaggerate much?
As John Kerry famously said, “Who amongst us is not a NASCAR fan?”
Governor Green promoting fossil-fueled vehicles driving in circles.
Thanks, Nixit, great point.