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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Given the free ride Jabba gets from the media, I’m surprised his approval rating isn’t higher. And 34th place! That’s something every presidential hopeful targets!
JB doesn’t get a free ride from the media. He pays them handsomely for TV and print ads. In return he gets favorable and glowing coverage. If some other Democrat billionaire showed up and doubled JB’s spending, believe me, the media would ditch JB like an empty bag of potato chips in favor of the new paramour.
They need to ask for a recount because there is no way this is accurate. Are they setting us up for November?