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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Is this meant to be a joke? The rebate will not even cover the increased cost of license plates and gas tax plus property taxes went up a lot for many due to all the raises employees got in all the local taxing districts.
They just keep trying to buy votes for the suckers (sheeple) out there. It is a joke. They have been stealing our wealth for decades. They owe us thousands more for what they have taken.
I forgot one thing and that is the property tax rebate has 2 important words. “Up To’ $300. It says that the maximum from income AND property tax is $300. Most people see the $300 but not the up to part thinking they will get the entire amount. Those couples making $500K will see $300. That means most people will get less than that. It would be better to rip out a toilet or two and cut your taxes in half.