Ted was on with Dan and Amy to talk further about Chicago’s descent into lawlessness and crime, the impact of the SAFE-T Act, the fact that a third of CPS schools are 50% empty or worse and how down markets and the economy are going to drive Illinois’ pension debts even higher.
Interview starts at 5:00.
- Read the BGA’s report on Chicago’s overblown anti-violence programs
- Illinois officials ignore mass-shooting risks: 1,800 Cook County residents deemed “clear and present danger” still hold FOID cards
- CTA crime problem begs for real deterrence: Half-measures won’t do
- Chicago carjackings on pace for a 22-year high – and they’re getting more and more weaponized

Audio and summary
If this bill passes, say goodbye to local control over all Illinois parks and expect to see open drug and alcohol use, needles, no sanitation and fire hazards, but no ordinary park users.
Chicago Crime, Murder & Mayhem | Criminal Infographics | HeyJackass! | Illustrating Chicago Values
Year To Date
Shot & Killed: 387
Shot & Wounded: 1769
Total Shot: 2156
Total Homicides: 420
1,000 Chicago carjackings so far for 2022 — that is the death rattle of a dying city
https://cwbchicago.com/2022/08/woman-foils-carjacking-attempt-near-magnificent-mile-overnight-but-another-woman-wasnt-so-fortunate-in-rogers-park.html