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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These legislators just need to stop. Full Stop. These bills are out of control. One bill wants to ban ‘assault rifles’ and .50 caliber rifles. Because gang bangers are driving around Chicago with AR-15s and sniper rifles, right? These people are just so stupid, just so dumb. The bill’s sponsor, a really dumb looking white suburban lady from DuPage County thinks that crime in IL will be stopped if sniper rifles are banned. Search the internet for a picture of this lady, she looks like a Karen with an IQ of about 72. Pathetic. Illinois leads the country in gun… Read more »