Tag Archives: Pat Quinn

CN March 29, 2013

Posted on March 30, 2013 by Ken

Governor Pat Quinn offered a serious admonition to Chicago Public Schools leadership about closing 50-some elementary schools when he stopped by for a special edition of Chicago Newsroom on Friday. “That has to be done with extreme care,” he warned. … Continue reading →

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CN March 7, 2013

Posted on March 9, 2013 by Ken

“Many people are trying to profit from the social failures of others, says Salim Muwakkil, noted author and WVON radio host, on this week’s show. ”You see that where these profit-making prisons are popping up. And the charter school situation … Continue reading →

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CN November 15, 2012

Posted on November 15, 2012 by Ken

Public pensions take the spotlight in today’s discussion, featuring Mayoral Tutorial‘s Don Washington and education blogger Fred Klonsky. At the urging of many activists and civic groups, the referendum issue on the state ballot last week that would have restricted … Continue reading →

Posted in Chicago Newsroom past shows | Tagged Don Washington, elected school board, Fred Klonsky, Illinois pension crisis, Mayoral Tutorial, Pat Quinn, pension referendum, Rahm Emnuel, Ty Fahner | Leave a comment

CN May 10, 2012

Posted on May 11, 2012 by Ken

“For years and years and years, benefits were being increased but contributions were not.” That’s the simplest, easiest-to-understand summary of our current pension mess, as articulated by Jason Grotto, the Tribune reporter who researched and co-authored several recent stories on … Continue reading →