Chicago Newsroom

Program Air Date: 05/20/2016

Program Overview

Ken Davis is joined by 21st Ward Alderman and Education Committee Chair, Howard Brookins, Jr. They discuss the State Senate’s effort to change the education funding formula in a way that would provide about $300 million additional for Chicago. Governor Rauner has called it a bailout. They also discuss expanded privatization of school services, the firing of principal Troy LaRaviere and the appointment of Eddie Johnson as police superintendent. This show was produced by Chicago Access Network Television (CAN TV).