THE ILLINOIZE: Pritzker fires back on Chicago school funding...Welch says "changes have to be made" to police training in wake of Massey killing

July 30, 2024

Good morning, Illinois.

I’m told I’m going to be allowed back on the air for day two hosting Springfield’s Morning News on WMAY in Springfield today. We’re scheduled to be joined by Dan Petrella from the Chicago Tribune and former Congressman John Shimkus. Join us on the radio in Springfield or listen online here.

Congratulations to my old boss, former Congressman Rodney Davis, who was named yesterday as Head of Government Relations for the U.S. Chamber of Commerce. I can take you back to the 2012 campaign when I very clearly remember him talking how much helping small business was a priority for him. Wishing Congressman Davis the best.

There is nothing on Governor JB Pritzker’s public schedule today.

Let’s get to it.

CTU, JOHNSON’S CHIEF ALLIES, RATCHET UP ATTACKS ON PRITZKER

Tensions appear to be growing between Governor JB Pritzker, Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson, and his largest lobby of supporters, the Chicago Teachers Union.