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MikeFlanneryFOX32 retweeted
Strong video evidence and persistent detective work by CPD has led to an arrest in the March 9 shooting of a 46 year-old tourist in Streeterville during a teen takeover event. The investigation into another shooting during a similar event that wounded a teen March 28 continues.
MikeFlanneryFOX32 retweeted
Final Bears Blitz of the season tonight at 6:30pm on @fox32news. Couldn’t ask for better teammates + @JoeyRedZone! What a season.
@LouCanellis @BigAntHerron
MikeFlanneryFOX32 retweeted
2027 Mayoral speculation has already begun. Is Congressman Mike Quigley thinking about throwing his hat in? “I’m as concerned as anyone with the situation in Chicago, from any number of circumstances including financial. Ask me again in a year…” more @fox32news 5p
MikeFlanneryFOX32 retweeted
CPS leaders updating on labor contract negotiations, says CTU demands would amount to 10-12% annual raises , 13,000 additional staff, and cost the district $10 billion over the next four years - as the district faces $500 million annual structural deficit. @fox32news
MikeFlanneryFOX32 retweeted
10pm Chicago Sports Tonight we discuss #Bears loss to #Packers, thoughts on Caleb Williams & how much better was offense because of Thomas Brown new offensive coordinator? @patrickfinley @Suntimes & @TheAthletic @kfishbain on @fox32sports @ttinanguyen @NFLonFOX @fox32sports
MikeFlanneryFOX32 retweeted
With 99% of Chicago precincts reporting, I am calling the 1st Chicago school board district for Jennifer Custer and the 10th Chicago school board district for Che "Rhymefest" Smith. Overall, 4 districts for CTU, and 6 against. #twill #electiontwitter
MikeFlanneryFOX32 retweeted
With 97% of Chicago precincts reporting, 8 school board races have been called. D2 for DeBerry, D3 for Rivas, D4 for Rosenfeld, D5 for Brown (uncontested), D6 for Biggs, D7 for Lopez, D8 for Gutierrez & D9 for Boyle. The teachers union won 2, and lost 5. #twill #electiontwitter – at Chicago, IL
MikeFlanneryFOX32 retweeted
The great property tax debate, a view from the ground in the crucial swing state of Pennsylvania, and how a Trump or Harris presidency would impact your wallet. Paris on Politics is rolling into Election Day.. check it out:
fox32chicago.com/video/15409…
MikeFlanneryFOX32 retweeted
Iowa Poll: Kamala Harris pulls ahead in state Donald Trump won twice
This is a stunning poll. But Ann Seltzer has as stellar a record as any pollster of forecasting election outcomes in her state.
Women are powering this surge. Portents for the country?? desmoinesregister.com/story/…
MikeFlanneryFOX32 retweeted
.@ChiPubSchools spends $100 M yearly on its 20 emptiest schools. And it wants to spend another $1 B on them.
Like $35 M more on Douglass, which is at just 3.8% of its capacity. And where zero kids can read. Via @Wirepoints
wirepoints.org/cps-spends-10… #twill @chicagosmayor #chicago
MikeFlanneryFOX32 retweeted
Make no mistake - this is shots fired at Brandon.
Welcome to the Resistance, Toni!
MikeFlanneryFOX32 retweeted
Join Lincoln Forum for a lunch discussion on Oct. 30th at 11:30 AM with Forrest Claypool as he discusses his new book, The Daley Show. Moderated by Mike Flannery, get an insider’s view of Chicago’s longest-serving mayor, Richard M. Daley! Limited tickets: bit.ly/4eEMMCv
MikeFlanneryFOX32 retweeted
The Bears sent the first overall pick to Carolina in March 2023, and so far it's the gift that keeps on giving.
@CassieCarlsonTV gives her Bear Necessities on the trade that shaped these two franchises.
MikeFlanneryFOX32 retweeted
This is an excellent summary from a regular Chicagoan who cares about improving the city's finances rather than further deteriorating them. I urge Chicago Aldermen to plz do a deep dive into this proposed bond deal. Seek greater transparency, accountability & fiscal discipline.
I know this was a very technical post. Here is digestable summary:
1) Chicago has a lot of debt and unsustainable deficits.
2) It does make sense to refinance some debt where terms are favorable.
3) It doesn't make sense to close an operating budget gap with a lot more debt.
4) The city is not providing aldermen with sufficient info/detail to make educated votes on this offering - on an accelerated timeline.
5) Our credit rating is at risk of further downgrades and while recent market conditions may result in us borrowing on relatively favorable terms for a BBB-rated credit (which is a bad rating for cities), the CDS market for Chicago's debt - which is essentially a way to insure against default - is sending red flags.
5b) We are borrowing on quite unfavorable terms relative to cities with their fiscal houses in order...
6) Lastly, we are getting ripped off on the underwriting fees relative to comparable deal sizes for municipal issuers this year.
MikeFlanneryFOX32 retweeted
According to Martinez’ contract, CPS must give him 6 months notice before termination, plus 20 weeks severance, unless let go for cause. Meaning, they can’t fire him during CTU contract negotiations, as CTU has sought. If CPS fires for cause, Martinez would likely sue.
