| | | | |  | | By Shia Kapos | Happy Tuesday, Illinois. It's Midterm Super Tuesday. Here's what's at stake, via POLITICO's Steven Shepard. JAMMIN' IN LINCOLN: We'll be in central Illinois on Friday for a coffee and conversation (our treat!) and we want you to join us. Sign up here
|  | TOP TALKER | | Hard feelings were in plain sight yesterday as Chicago City Council members approved new ward boundaries — and drew battle lines. The remap process was supposed to readjust wards based on population changes that saw an exodus of Black residents and influx of Latinos and Asian Americans. While some adjustments were made, including the creation of city's first Asian ward, Latinos lost out in trying to boost their representation on the council. Ald. Anthony Beale, who had supported the Latino Caucus map, accused the majority — the "kumbaya club," as he called them — of reaching agreement through "backroom deals." Ald. Jason Ervin, who heads the council's Black Caucus, pushed back in a fiery speech in which he said Beale "sold out." Beale demanded an apology but there was none. One can only wonder how the fraught relationship will play out moving forward. Similarly, Ald. Gil Villegas called some of his colleagues "snakes" for the "back-stabbing" he experienced in the contentious process, reports Sun-Times' Fran Spielman. Going forward, every City Council debate or difference of opinion could have an undercurrent from the redistricting debate. But Ald. Nick Sposato, who supported the Rules Committee map backed by the Black Caucus, said the vote was so lopsided at 43 to 7, that it's not likely to have a lingering effect on most council relationships. "It's done and over and in a few weeks we won't be talking about it anymore," Sposato said. And Villegas, who calls the new map gerrymandering "at its worst," told WTTW's Paris Schuz, this "will be the last time" he talks about the remap moving forward. The process still might not be over: Before Monday's vote, Villegas said, "I know there's talk that had the referendum passed it would have brought on lawsuits. But given the way the map looks now… it still could face a challenge." His newly drawn 36th Ward is a good example: It stretches from the Far Northwest Side to West Town, baffling its future residents: They call it "insane."... "Obviously wrong."... "Not a good thing." Tribune's Alice Yin and John Byrne report. Here's how the 43-7 vote broke down. Ald. Andre Vasquez surprised observers by sticking with the Latino Caucus. He was still working on his statement when Playbook contacted him. But he texted, "This process is just not a good one and we should move to an independent commission. That's no fault of anyone, but the dynamics of it just don't lend themselves to the best results." That said, he's pleased how his new 40th Ward turned out.
| | THE BUZZ | | CURFEW CRACKDOWN: Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot imposed a 10 p.m. city curfew for minors after a teenager was killed by another teenager not far from the city's iconic "Bean" over the weekend. That's on top of a requirement that children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult after 6 p.m. Thursday through Sunday in Millennium Park. Lightfoot consulted with her team, members of the faith community and youth organizations to get their sense of what actions the city should take. There was a "general consensus" that this was "the right way to move forward," reports the Tribune. Civil libertarians and some of Lightfoot's detractors — including those who hope to unseat her in 2023 — cried foul. Perspective: There's already an 11 p.m. curfew. The mayor just moved it an hour earlier. Also, Navy Pier and Water Tower Place have rules about unaccompanied minors, too. Lightfoot called it "extremely distressing" that pre-teens, as young as 10, come downtown, alone, at night. That's "not smart and not safe" and parents need to "step up" and prevent it, reports Sun-Times' Fran Spielman. Everyone's doing it: Milwaukee Mayor Cavalier Johnson imposed a new curfew after weekend shootings where 21 people were shot. Miami has had a curfew in place for a month. And St. Louis, Mo., officials are considering putting a curfew on electric scooters to discourage teens from speeding through downtown, reports Mark Maxwell. — EXCLUSIVE: Mayor Lori Lighfoot talks to Mary Ann Ahern about how Chicago Police will handle summer violence. — 17-year-old charged as adult in fatal shooting of teen at 'The Bean', by Sun-Times' David Struet. Have a news tip, suggestion, birthday, anniversary, new job, or any other nugget for Playbook? I'd like to hear from you: skapos@politico.com
| | WHERE'S JB | | At the WINGS domestic violence service provider on the South Side at 1:50 p.m. to tour the facility and meet with survivors in the program. Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton and WINGS CEO Rebecca Darr will join.
| | WHERE'S LORI | | At Farragut Career Academy High School at 9:30 a.m. for the groundbreaking of the school's new athletic field.
| | Where's Toni | | In West Woodlawn at 10:30 a.m. to announce the "Buy Back the Block" initiative and plans to develop three-flat buildings on 11 vacant lots purchased by the Cook County Landbank Authority.
| | BUSINESS OF POLITICS | | — Early voting in the Illinois primaries starts Thursday. Here's how to cast a ballot: "Key races include one of Illinois' U.S. Senate seats, governor and local judges. These are your options for voting in the June 28 election," by WBEZ's Hannah Faris — We want to see your political mailers: "Send us photos of campaign ads you receive in the mail and help bring more transparency to elections," via POLITICO.
| | CAMPAIGN MODE | | — Abortion rights bona fides become an issue in Dem primaries: "Rep. Newman hits Rep. Casten in a new ad as Dems vie to show who'd be the strongest in resisting impact of a Roe v. Wade repeal," by Crain's Greg Hinz. — Rep. Sean Casten has been endorsed by the Illinois Education Association in the Democratic primary for 6th Congressional District. — The International Union of Operating Engineers Local 150, a powerful trade union in Illinois, is endorsing Democratic Gov. JB Pritzker and Republican Richard Irvin in their respective primaries for governor. The union says both Pritzker and Irvin "have demonstrated a commitment to supporting Illinois workers, investing in our infrastructure, and promoting policies that grow the middle class." The union has made similar dual endorsements before. Here's the full list of this year's endorsements. — Former Gov. Pat Quinn has endorsed Thomas Maillard in his bid to represent that 62nd District of the state House. — Former state Rep. Mary Edly-Allen has been endorsed by the Illinois AFL-CIO in her bid for the 31st District state Senate seat. She's in a competitive race against Dem Rep. Sam Yingling. Here's the full list of AFL-CIO endorsements — Why Republican candidates in 66th House District are running for office, by Shaw Local's Aaron Dorman
| | THE STATEWIDES | | — BEST STORY | This Illinois company was just sold for $3B, and hundreds of employees are getting a cut: "When private equity firm KKR announced the $3 billion sale Monday of C.H.I. Overhead Doors to steel company Nucor, it created a windfall for hundreds of hourly workers at the plant in tiny Arthur, Illinois, who will receive between $20,000 and $800,000 each when the transaction closes." ... "Grown men were crying. I just about fainted," said one worker after learning of the deal. — Statehouse renovation cost higher than estimated but within budget: "Only one bid came in for the project, which is about to get underway. CORE Construction Services of Illinois Inc. priced the job at $243.5 million, well over the $170 million that was originally estimated," reports Capitol News' Peter Hancock.
| | CHICAGO | | — New Chicago property assessment pushes tax burden from homeowners to businesses, Assessor Kaegi says: "Some Chicago homeowners could get a break when property tax bills arrive later this year based on Cook County Assessor Fritz Kaegi's reassessment of every property in Chicago — while some businesses will be forced to pay more, according to data released Monday," by WTTW's Heather Cherone. — The Chicago Covid testing company that missed 96% of cases : "State and local officials across Nevada signed agreements with Northshore Clinical Labs, a COVID testing laboratory run by men with local political connections. There was only one problem: Its tests didn't work," by ProPublica's Anjeanette Damon. — Mapping Chicago's air pollution hotspots : "An analysis of readings from newly-installed air sensors across the city found portions of Little Village, Austin, Englewood, Auburn Gresham, Irving Park and Avondale have the highest levels of particulate matter pollution — a known cause of serious health problems," according to a five-byline report in the Sun-Times. — 'Like an oven': Heat in woman's unit was intolerable, son says after mom dies in Rogers Park senior home, by Sun-Times' Tom Schuba
| | COOK COUNTY AND COLLARS | | — Arlington Heights board again rejects flying Pride flag at village hall : "The debate resurfaced Monday night after Miel Johnson, president of the League of Women Voters of Arlington Heights-Mount Prospect-Buffalo Grove, asked the board during public comment to reconsider Trustee Nicolle Grasse's 2021 proposal to allow flags that have been recognized and flown by the federal and state governments — including the Pride flag —- on one of the Sigwalt Street village flagpoles," by Daily Herald's Christopher Placek. — Masks now required at Evanston Township High School as Covid cases rise, via NBC 5 — Hawthorne is cutting back its spring race dates, via BloodHorse
| | DAY IN COURT | | Trial for Sam McCann delayed: "Former elected official says he may plead guilty to federal charges," by Illinois Times' Dean Olsen.
| | HIGHER-ED | | — Class of 2022 college grads wooed by employers, buoyed by hot job market: "It's definitely a great time to be graduating." Tribune's Karen Ann Cullotta reports — UIC plans to add green space to its East Campus quad. Some students say they don't want it: "The protesters say the quad on the campus — sometimes derided as a concrete jungle — should remain paved for accessibility issues and other reasons," by Sun-Times' Stefano Esposito.
| | Reader Digest | | We asked when you regretted sending a text: Freeport City manager Randy Bukas says he regrets "every" text or email he has to send because most can be covered with a quick phone call. ... Your Playbook host has been known to mistakenly send personal texts meant for my kids to work sources. Are city curfews fair or effective? Email skapos@politico.com
| | TAKING NAMES | | — Trailer released for documentary on progressive San Francisco D.A. Chesa Boudin: The Chicago native who's now serving as San Francisco's district attorney is facing a recall election. Boudin's life story is featured in an upcoming documentary. "Beyond Bars: A Son's Fight for Justice" explores Boudin's push for an end to cash bail and other reform measures, via Deadline — John T. Frederick, director of Boeing Co.'s state and local government operations, and Pedro Rosario , Abbott Laboratories' division VP of corporate engineering, have been named board members of the Illinois Manufacturers' Association. — David Boulay is joining the board of directors of Intersect Illinois, a public-private partnership between state government and businesses in Illinois. In his day job, Boulay is president of Illinois Manufacturing Excellence Center.
| | THE NATIONAL TAKE | | — Abbott enters deal with FDA on steps to reopen baby formula plant, by Bloomberg — Florida's fight over 'Don't Say Gay' is getting more heated. And it hasn't even gone into effect yet, by POLITICO's Andrew Atterbury — Blue states expand who can provide abortions as they brace for a flood of patients, by POLITICO's Alice Miranda Ollstein and Megan Messerly — Harris left the Senate to become VP. Now she can't quit the Senate, literally, by POLITICO's Eugene Daniels
| | MEDIA MATTERS | | Fight's over, sale closes and the Chicago Reader lives: "The free biweekly, published since 1971, has completed a move from for-profit to nonprofit ownership," by Sun-Times' David Roeder
| | PLAYBOOK READS | | Saying goodbye to ambition: "By the time I was parenting a toddler and a newborn in lockdown, my idea of ambition had been permanently altered. I had to keep working to keep everyone fed and alive, and I realized I didn't want or need more than that. I wasn't willing to give up any more mental or emotional space to the idea that work itself was the pathway to something more. Work wasn't my identity or my family; it was a means to an end,'" writes Amil Niazi in New York magazine.
| | IN MEMORIAM | | Judy Madonia, who served as Springfield treasurer for 20 years, has died, by State Journal Register's Steven Spearie
| | TRANSITIONS | | Daniel O. Ash, a Chicago charity veteran, is named president of the Field Foundation, via Crain's Elyssa Cherney
| | TRIVIA | | MONDAY's ANSWER: Congrats to Rob Christie for correctly answering that William A. Richardson served in Congress and the Senate and was Stephen Douglas' floor leader at the 1860 Democratic National Convention. TODAY's QUESTION: In 1847, thanks to lobbying by Dorothea L. Dix, Illinois was one of the first states to create a system of state-supported treatment facilities for addressing what? Email skapos@politico.com
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