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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Maybe if property taxes were much much lower landlords could rent them out a little cheaper. This way tenants could get lower rents so more people would take a chance with small start up stores. Even when empty property taxes must be paid.
Empty store fronts made me think about one of the reasons- tax breaks, and why the Mars/Wrigley plans to donate the 16 acres factory in Galewood “for the use of the community.” As if its a gift instead of what it potentially is- a flaming bag of doggie doo left on the taxpayers doorstep. Wanna build something on that property- good luck once the EPA takes a look-see before any kind of factory dismantling and proper disposal of possible hazardous waste in the midst of a fairly large residential area with families, schools, and parks. I see big costs to… Read more »
And there’s the kicker. They want property owners to either give away their property or rent it at a cost far below market value where it doesn’t make sense.
I don’t like vacancies either. And there are definitely bad actors. But this has “something for nothing” written all over it. They want to wipe the slate clean and not have to deal with the fallout the high property taxes caused to begin with.
Fixed the headline for you:
“Illinois Democrats Want To Punish Struggling Landlords — For Vacancies/Deserted Streets — A Situation Created By Democrats’ Business Hostile Laws/Regulations, And Their Total Failure On Crime”
You’re Welcome!!