With aid from Olivia Olander
TGIF,Illinois The uniqueHouse Jan 6 committee provided a stunner: a vote to subpoena former President Donald Trump.
BRAND-NEW SURVEY OUT THIS A.M.: Sun-Times/WBEZ poll shows Bailey’s backyard showing fails to cut into Pritzker’s double-digit lead
Darren Bailey didn’t simply fall off the turnip truck. The southern Illinois farmer understands politics all right to comprehend that abortion is the unwritten law in Illinois and most homeowners like it that method.
Duck and evade: So, it’s not surprising that he masterfully prevented concerns about abortion throughout a Crain’s editorial board meeting that was transmitted liveThursday “I’m pro-life,” he stated, including, “I could not alter anything if I wished to.”
That may calm some independent citizens fretted that Bailey would ditch abortion laws in the state if he were chosen guv. He understands that as long as Democrats manage the General Assembly, that will not occur. Democratic experts, on the other hand, fret that choosing a Republican to the guv’s estate would be the start of a chipping-away at such rights– or so they state.
The genuine concern is, if Bailey understands he does not have the power to end abortion rights, why does he believe he can reverse criminal justice reform laws that the General Assembly passed andGov JB Pritzker signed?
Bailey sees an opening: Where abortion is an impenetrable problem in Illinois, he states there suffice worried Democrats to support a repeal of the SAFE-T Act.
In a declaration to Playbook: The SAFE-T Act legislation “directly passed in the middle of the night, and there is a cravings for modification on this policy,” Bailey representative Joe DeBose stated in a declaration. “Darren will deal with all stakeholders to reverse it and change it.”
Democratic leaders would state when pigs fly. We’ll see what citizens state.
— New poll shows Pritzker’s ‘coattails’ helping Democrats down ballot, through Sun Times and WBEZ
WHAT OCCURS UNDER THE DOME: Democratic State Sen Sara Feigenholtz is preparing to propose legislation that would attend to bullying in the General Assembly.
It’s still going on: She stated bullying “occurs as much– if not more” than unwanted sexual advances in Springfield, which more requirements to be done to attend to both problems in the statehouse and in workplaces statewide, according to a lengthy examination by the Tribune’s Ray Long and Dan Petrella.
“It gets made complex under the dome,” stated Feigenholtz, describing characteristics at the Capitol.
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No main public occasions.
At Central West Community Center at 10:30 a.m. to reveal a brand-new mural at the People with Disabilities Career Center.
At the Chicago Club at 9:30 a.m. to deliver remarks and participate in the Illinois Pretrial Fairness Act Media Summit.
— Dems counting on Tammy Duckworth to help them keep control of the Senate: “The first-term incumbent senator for Illinois and GOP opposition Kathy Salvi are far apart on weapon control, abortion and migration policy,” by WBEZ’s Dan Mihalopoulos
— Salvi’s name left off some ballots in rural county in now-corrected error, by Tribune’s Jake Sheridan
— Mega donor Uihlein kicks in millions to help elect Republicans who question election results: “More than 9 of every 10 dollars mega donors Dick Uihlein and his partner Liz have actually contributed straight to congressional prospects running in the midterms have actually gone to Republicans who called into question President Joe Biden’s triumph in 2020,” reports Sun-Times’ Tina Sfondeles
— In IL-10, Republican Joseph Severino states his new poll by Victory Research reveals he’s still in the hunt. Though POLITICO’s Forecast 2022 has the race as going strong Democrat for Rep. Brad Schneider
— FIRST IN PLAYBOOK: In IL-11, Congressman Bill Foster raised $957,572 in Q3, ending the quarter with simply over $4.1 million money on hand, according to his group.
— In IL-13, Democrat Nikki Budzinski is advising folks she’s been backed by the Illinois Police Benevolent and Protective Association, which represents downstate officers. It’s a pushback at her challenger, Republican Regan Deering, who’s been backed by the Illinois Fraternal Order of Police (FOP) State Lodge.
— FIRST IN PLAYBOOK: In IL-14, Congresswoman Lauren Underwood raised $1.2 million in project funds and has almost $3 million money on hand throughout the 3rd quarter. Underwood’s group states of more than 15,000 contributions, 94 percent were under $200.
— Daily Herald endorses Mike Frerichs for another term as state treasurer
— The DuPage Board chair race is heated up with prospects taking out all the stops to charm citizens. Republican Greg Hart speaks Spanish in a new TV ad in which he deals with taxes and public security. And Democrat Deb Conroy simply revealed previous Congressman Patrick Kennedy ( of that Kennedy household) has actually backed her. Kennedy, creator of the Kennedy Forum on Mental Health and Addiction, mentioned Conroy’s deal with psychological health legislation.
— Two brand-new advertisements are out supporting a referendum to buy theCook County Forest Preserves The areas are entitled “Jobs” and “Everyone“
— Rev. Jesse Jackson won’t slow down at 81: ‘It’s my sense of purpose’: “Rev Jesse L. Jackson turned 81 recently, and will commemorate at a birthday gala onFriday Diagnosed with Parkinson’s illness in 2017, he informed the Chicago Sun-Times he has no intent of relaxing. Right now, his focus is on signing up citizens for the upcoming election,” by Sun-Times’ Mariah Rush.
— Chicago business owner Michael Polsky is being honored for his operate in the tidy energy field by the Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights not-for-profit. Polsky will get the Ripple of Hope Award along with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, Prince Harry and Meghan, Siris co-founder Frank Baker and Bank of America CEO Brian Moynihan. Polsky established Chicago- based Invenergy 21 years earlier, and ever since the business has actually been a leader in tidy energy, broadening from thermal generation to wind and solar. The business is now dealing with brand-new methods to save energy and tidy water.
— Former Madigan chief of staff Tim Mapes makes first in-person court appearance on charges stemming from ComEd bribery probe: “Among business addressed throughout the quick hearing was the post ponement of Mapes’ arranged jury trial in January, which U.S. District Judge John Kness stated was inevitable given that he is handling other trials that month and still requires to get up to speed on Mapes’ case,” by Tribune’s Jason Meisner.
— WELCOME: Chicago saw 78 brand-new migrants get here Wednesday, according to the Chicago Department of Family andSupport Services The city has actually now invited 3,069 asylum-seekers bused from the Texas border given thatAug 31.
— DHS announces new program for Venezuelan migrants aimed at easing pressure at U.S.-Mexico border, by POLITICO’s Myah Ward
— Preckwinkle calls for U.S. help as county faces ‘considerable’ health costs for asylum seekers bused from Texas, by Sun-Times’ David Struett
— Mayor Lori Lightfoot has actually been backed by the Local 11 Union of Roofers, Waterproofers and Allied Workers in her reelection quote. The recommendation follows the American Postal Workers Union Local 1 likewise backing the mayor.
— Chicago’s $2M precinct consolidation plan denounced as ‘voter suppression’: “Mayoral opposition Willie Wilson desires a federal judge to obstruct a strategy he stated ‘advises me of the Jim Crow days down South where I’m from,'” by Sun-Times’ Fran Spielman.
— Ald. Matt Martin urges City Council to shake off rubber-stamp reputation: “Last month, the 47th Ward Council member presented a resolution requiring making himself chair of the Committee on Ethics and Government Oversight, changing retired chair Michele Smith,” by Sun-Times’ Fran Spielman.
— City should have shut down Loop club before weekend killing, 25th Ward alderman says, by Sun-Times’ Frank Main and Tim Novak
— Artist’s work at Art on theMART is a love letter to 79th Street, Black culture: “Jasmin Taylor’s “Trap Moulin Rouge” efficiency piece is amongst the forecasts included on the exterior of the Merchandise Mart,” by Sun-Times’ Mariah Rush.
— BRAND-NEW MOVIE: Art Johnston and Jose “Pepe” Pe ña, owners of the well known gay bar Sidetrack, star in “Art and Pep,” which information their advocacy throughout the AIDS crisis, beginning Equality Illinois and structure Sidetrack.
— Bad news, Bears fans: Washington Commanders survive late charge to beat Bears in Chicago, through ESPN
— Chicago man who wore ‘Trump 2020’ flag pleads guilty with father to role in U.S. Capitol attack, by Sun-Times’ Jon Seidel
— Delay sought in CTA vote on $41M fare box contract: “An Elk Grove Village company that makes fare boxes states CTA choice procedure offers other companies an unreasonable benefit,” by Sun-Times’ Manny Ramos
— Possible Chicago Bears sportsbook earns key vote from Arlington Heights commission, by Daily Herald’s Christopher Placek
— Aurora officials: Taxpayers won’t foot bill for $50M loan to build new casino, by Daily Herald’s Susan Sarkauskas
— Tenant denied bail after landlord’s dismembered remains found in freezer on Far North Side, by Tribune’s Rosemary Sobol
— Ex-school clerk admits scamming CPS out of money for Disney cruise in midst of Byrd-Bennett scandal, by Sun-Times’ Jon Seidel
— Jon Meacham is on a book tour for “And There Was Light,” which narrates the life of Abraham Lincoln, “charting how– and why– he faced secession, hazards to democracy, and the catastrophe of slavery.”
We asked how your costs your household relief check:
Robert Kartheiser: ” I resided in SW Florida for ten years, and my heart heads out to all those households affected byHurricane Ian My household relief check will be going to assist them.”
Stella Black: “My rainy day fund.”
Jimmy Dean: ” I will invest it to attempt and remain ahead.”
Mark Heffington: “Most of that check (real estate tax relief) will go to spend for the boost in my Illinois real estate tax this year– no brand-new home, simply greater taxes.”
Kathy Posner: ” I am hoping the quantity will suffice to purchase a pack of gum. Wrigley’s, naturally, to keep the cash in the Chicago economy.”
Andy Shaw: ” I will utilize my ‘enormous’ relief check to treat my bride-to-be of 50 years to an expensive supper with a great bottle of red wine. Sadly, it will not cover the pointer.”
Barbara Rosenberg and John Straus stated they ‘d be putting their cash towards political projects (that lean left).
Chris White: ” I purchased a chargeable ‘obstruct rocker’ PA speaker to utilize at demonstrations.”
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A 20th anniversary event for Illinois Women in Leadership, established bySen Dick Durbin and his partner, Loretta Durbin, drew a crowd of 300 at Maggiano’s onThursday Founding members in participation consisted of Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky, previous stateRep and Illinois Pollution Board member Barbara Flynn Currie and Ann Kalayil, Linda Hawker and Bonnie Ettinger.
Also in the space:Lt Gov. Juliana Stratton, EPA administrator Debra Shore, state Attorney General Kwame Raoul, state Treasurer Michael Frerichs, Cook County Clerk Karen Yarbrough, Highland Park Mayor Nancy Rotering, state Reps. Theresa Mah and Lindsey LaPointe, MWRD Commissioners Kari Steele and Kimberly du Buclet, secretary of state prospect Alexi Giannoulias, Obama Foundation’s Tina Tchen.
So much more: previous stateRep and Cook County Assessor James Houlihan, previous stateSen Judy Irwin, previous stateRep Elaine Nekritz, political specialist Hanah Jubeh, Strategia Consulting’s Lissa Druss, political advisor and lobbyist Dan Shoman, Our American Voice’s Sheila Smith, lawyer Gail Morse, City Club’s Ed Mazur, comms experts Rick Jasculca and Jim Terman and political specialist and longtime Durbin cheerleader Nancy Kohn.
— ‘Bloated and wasteful’: Schakowsky suggests cutting Pentagon budget to ease inflation, by Daily Herald’s Russell Lissau
— House Democrats retrench as GOP money floods the map, by POLITICO’s Ally Mutnick and Sarah Ferris
— ‘Ron DeSantis’ greatest foe isn’t Charlie Crist or Donald Trump. It’s hubris,’ POLITICO’s Michael Kruse reports
— The Jan. 6 committee plays truth and dare with Trump, by POLITICO’s Kyle Cheney and Nicholas Wu
— Bart Marchant, primary advancement officer at Chicago Hope Academy, just recently wed Alyssa Grabfield, an expert on health and life sciences atAccenture The couple, who satisfied on a research study abroad program in Madrid in 2009 prior to lastly reconnecting in the summer season of 2021, wed at Norfield Congregational Church in Westport,Conn Pic
— Saturday at 10:30 a.m.: Your Playbook host together with Axios’ Monica Eng and Chalkbeat’s Samantha Smylie heading a conversation about “Women Journalists Working in Non-Traditional Media” We’ll be atGrace Place It’s complimentary, however RSVP to [email protected].
–Thursday Oct 20: State Rep. Delia Ramirez, who’s running for Congress in the 3rd District, headings a luncheon at Union League Club sponsored byChicago Area Public Affairs Group It’s billed as off the record. Register here
THURSDAY’s response: Congrats to Freeport City Manager Randy Bukas for properly addressing that DuPage County is the healthiest county in Illinois.
TODAY’s concern: What color besides green has the Chicago River been colored and why? Email [email protected]
Today: Cook County Circuit Court Judge Tiana Blakely, previous state Rep. Patti Bellock, chief of personnel for Cook County Treasurer Bill Kouruklis, Illinois Clean Jobs Coalition State Director Liliana Scales, Northwestern teacher and previous Obama speechwriter Cody Keenan and Crain’s press reporter Danny Ecker
Saturday: Citadel CEO Ken Griffin, Cook County Circuit Court Judge Robert Harris, policy advisor Ted Cox, RNC Committeewoman Demetra DeMonte, Allstate CEO Tom Wilson, Firstup creator Jim Larrison, Revolution Global’s Jeremiah Green and Champaign-Urbana News-Gazette writer Jim Dey
Sunday: MWRD Commissioner Josina Morita and United comms officer Anel Ruiz
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