Mayor Johnson deepens concerns about what side he will be on if DNC protesters become lawbreakers and challenge police – Wirepoints
May 13, 2024
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Others, after sticking it out for years or decades, opt to leave for neighboring states like Indiana and Wisconsin for a variety of reasons.
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Chicago mayor wants $1 billion more for schools even though 43% of CPS teachers are chronically absent – Wirepoints Quickpoint
May 11, 2024
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Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson recently traveled to Springfield with a big wish list, including $1 billion in extra funding for Chicago Public Schools. Among the reasons his demand should be categorically rejected: the growing rate of CPS teachers simply not showing up to school.
Negligence or something more? Gov. Pritzker’s $827 million in taxpayer subsidies for Rivian. – Wirepoints
May 10, 2024
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Gov. J.B. Pritzker recently promised electric car maker Rivian $827 million in taxpayer subsidies when he shouldn’t have given the company a penny. The question is, was it negligence or something more?
Chicago Teachers Union contract demands are totally divorced from reality – Wirepoints
May 8, 2024
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Details emerging about Chicago Teachers Union’s upcoming contract show just how divorced its demands, both extreme and expensive, are from the reality at Chicago schools. It’s not just about massive salary increases, but also about money for migrant students, climate initiatives, abortions and gender-affirming care. About blocking parental notification. Count on CTU’s demands to veer further from reality until the public finally says no.
Moved to AZ 15 years ago and my sole regret is not getting out of Illinois sooner. Figure just in my Real Estate appreciation and money saved on property taxes have amounted to $400K over the course of those years. Not to mention all those other “special” Illinois fee’s. I honestly can’t figure out why anyone is left there.