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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I bought a hundred gallons of gasoline last month. I saved $2.00 thanks to JB. What a guy!. I also spent $100 on groceries last week, I saved $1.00. What a guy JB. By the way, the above statements are lies. I don’t buy gas in Illinois, groceries, expensive appliances etc. Wisconsin is so close and I visit regularly to spend my money.
Your not the only one who shops and buys gas there. More and more are going daily over to the border states. $3.79 in Beloit and sales tax 5.5%.
$3.05 at Sam’s Club in St. Louis and $3.45 for premium. Why are we at over $4.00 ? ($4.35 in Belvidere)
Thanks for your downvote Mrs Pritzger. Your Weight Watcher meetings miss you.