It shouldn’t have taken a PhD in economics to notice this – Wirepoints Quickpoint
May 17, 2024
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What a representation of Chicago’s plight.
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Johnson’s ambitious $1.25B bond plan, $70M migrant proposal pass City Council – Chicago Tribune/MSN
After the votes, Johnson linked the two policies together, pushing back against opponents’ claim his administration is investing money on migrants but not long-term residents. “What people are saying is, ‘It’s our turn. When is it our turn?’ And our turn is now,” he said. “I just happen to believe that we can do both-and.”
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Twelve Illinois Congressmen vote against bill to give federal custody to non-citizen defendants charged or convicted with assaulting cops – Wirepoints Quickpoint
May 17, 2024
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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 Chicago Teachers Union Plays Hooky – Wirepoints in the Wall Street Journal*
May 17, 2024
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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.
Gov. Pritzker is using the threat of budget cuts to get more tax hikes passed – Wirepoints joins Tom Miller of WJPF Carbondale
May 17, 2024
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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.
Public education staffing has ballooned over the years…yet kids still can’t read – Wirepoints on with Jeff Daly of WZUS Decatur Radio
May 17, 2024
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Ted joined Jeff Daly to discuss how politicians can never spend enough on education despite there being no accountability for that spending, the growth of education staffing across Illinois, Mayor Brandon Johnson’s $1 billion demand for Chicago schools, why Gov. Pritzker is providing $830 million in taxpayer subsidies to struggling EV carmaker Rivian, and more.
Yep, ther illegals can even get money for their utility bill: To apply for LIHEAP, you have to meet the income limit. Your household’s total income for the past 30 days must be at or below 200% of the poverty level. This income number is your gross income before taxes are deducted. Social Security benefits do not count as gross income. You can check if your 30-day household income meets the threshold to qualify by visiting the Help Illinois Families website. If your income is close to the limit, you may apply and allow your local agency to make a decision. If your rent… Read more »
Look up in the sky it’s a bird it’s a plane no it’s money falling from the sky.