We don’t have an actual  Chicago Newsroom this week, due to some construction issues with our new studio that will eventually give us much greater flexibility for future shows.

Instead, we’re offering an unedited recording of Troy LaRaviere’s statement this morning about his recent dismissal as principal of Blaine Elementary. The press availability, which was heavily attended by the media, was at the North Side Wishbone Restaurant.

We thought you might like to hear the entire statement, along with the unedited Q&A with the media afterward.

Here’s the statement:

And here’s the question and answer session with reporters.

Back with a new show next week….