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.
Oh, Illinois always has a way to convert a business’s non-starter proposal to a proposal worthy of consideration. I’m not sure of the specifics, but I think they include massive taxpayer subsidies.
Sorry Bears, but Rivian just the money you wanted. Better head out to Arlington Heights. Or better yet, leave the state.