| | | | |  | | By Shia Kapos | It's Friday, Illinois. And we're enjoying Lincoln. Fun to see the Postville Courthouse (a replica of where Lincoln argued), Lincoln City Hall, the Tropics Restaurant neon sign , and the largest covered wagon. We look forward to hosting folks at Cracker Barrel this morning. Doors open at 8 a.m. and we'll kick off discussion at 8:30 a.m. Enjoy the sunshine.
|  | TOP TALKER | | LINCOLN — In a stunning reversal, the U.S. Census Bureau says it mistakenly undercounted populations in eight states, including Illinois, which means the Land of Lincoln saw nearly 250,000 new residents over the past decade and is now above 13 million people for the first time in Illinois history. Fist pump from Gov. JB Pritzker: The new numbers "show that Illinois is now a state on the rise with a growing population," he said in a statement. Dollars and sense: The population boost directly affects the state because more residents means more federal funding. Another perk: Along with Illinois receiving its fair share of resources, the positive population news may change the narrative that there's an exodus from the state. "Chalk one up for the good guys," Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi told Playbook. The new data shows "the reality," said Krishnamoorthi, who sits on the House Oversight and Reform Committee, which has jurisdiction over the census. "Anybody who perhaps is trying to sell the opposite will have to reckon with the facts now." It's a point Pritzker is already using. "I look forward to celebrating this development with all Illinoisans, including those who routinely badmouth our state," he said in a statement, referring to the Republican mantra that people are leaving the state in droves. Now Democrats have the numbers to say that's fake news. Republicans respond: "Gov. Pritzker and the Democrats who run state government should not use this news as a license to continue their tax hikes, corruption, and pro-criminal policies," Rep. Rodney Davis said in a statement to Playbook. Why Illinois still loses a congressional seat: "Because Illinois didn't grow as fast as other states. That's the next objective," Krishnamoorthi said . NPR has a good take on the census miscount.
| | THE BUZZ | | Pennsylvania state Rep. Summer Lee holds a narrow lead from a Tuesday congressional primary contest. The outcome of that race could foreshadow next month's IL-07 primary between Rep. Danny Davis and anti-gun violence activist Kina Collins. Like Lee, Collins is backed by Justice Democrats, the same progressive group that helped elect Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and promotes candidates willing to push Democratic lawmakers to the left. "Success begets success, so moderates were emboldened by Shontel Brown's victory [in Ohio earlier this month], and Summer Lee will embolden Jessica Cisneros [in Texas] and Kina Collins," Justice Dems' spokesman Waleed Shahid told POLITICO. This is Collins' second run at Davis' seat. She lost by 46 percentage points in a three-way race in 2020. This time, with Justice Dems behind her, Collins hopes to eke out a victory in a head-to-head contest. "My background is unique because of lived experience," Collins, 31-year-old anti-gun violence advocate, told Playbook early in the race. Even with Justice Dems' organizational support, Collins faces an uphill battle against Davis, who came to Chicago in the Great Migration and had a front-row seat in the Civil Rights movement before being elected to Congress in 1996. Strange bedfellows: It seemed unusual that Justice Dems would get involved in the IL-07 race given Davis aligns with most issues the organization supports. He's a fierce proponent for reparations, he wants to cancel student debt, and he co-sponsored Medicare for all. But Justice Dems says Davis hasn't spoken out enough on abortion rights and could be stronger on climate change issues. What's left unsaid: Davis is a friend and ally of House Speaker Nancy Pelosi , the kind of establishment Democrat that gets under the skin of Justice Dems. Pelosi will be in Chicago on Friday for a fundraiser for Davis, the second in-person event she's headlined for his campaign. Pelosi's doing the fundraiser because she'll already be in town for an event for Rep. Jan Schakowsky. Political insiders say Davis isn't taking anything for granted and has strong support from the community. He's also up in fundraising with $544,000 cash on hand compared to Collins' $125,000, according to the most recent Federal Election Commission reported numbers. But this is 2022. And as the Pennsylvania race shows, nothing's a sure thing. 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 | | No official public events.
| | WHERE'S LORI | | At Emmett St. Apartments at 9:30 a.m. for a ribbon-cutting ceremony.
| | Where's Toni | | No official public events.
| | SPOTLIGHT | | KEN GRIFFIN HAS HAD ENOUGH ON CRIME: "We're getting to the point that if things don't change, we're gone," the Chicago billionaire who founded both the hedge fund Citadel and the market-making business Citadel Securities said in an interview Thursday with Bloomberg. "Things aren't changing." By Katherine Doherty, Natalie Wong, and Shruti Singh.
| | CAMPAIGN MODE | | — Big endorsement for Irvin: The Fraternal Order of Police Chicago Lodge No. 7 has endorsed Richard Irvin in the Republican gubernatorial primary. … And a dis. Conservative Jeanne Ives calls Irvin's campaign 'deceitful.' — Fallout for Irvin regarding remarks on friend's arrest? Wait until Election Day, experts say . Daily Herald's Marni Pyke and Susan Sarkauskas report — SOS FACEOFF | Democratic candidates for secretary of state question each other's ethics, promise to modernize the office: "Chicago City Clerk Anna Valencia and former state Treasurer Alexi Giannoulias continued to trade barbs over who is better suited ethically to take the post," by Tribune's Jeremy Gorner. … From ABC 7's Craig Wall: Giannoulias calls out Valencia for "a lie" in her ad. Valencia calls him a candidate of "privilege." … Prime time challenge: Valencia is calling for Giannoulias to debate in TV forums "hosted by major media outlets" in the lead-up to the June 28 primary. She wants to focus on his "failures as a banker, state treasurer and U.S. Senate candidate," her team said in a statement. Giannoulias' camp had no comment. — Newman touts resolution recognizing displacement of Palestinians, by Daily Herald's Russell Lissau. — Dargis campaign worker suspended after ethics complaint by 8th District GOP rival , by Daily Herald's Eric Peterson — In IL-14, GOP candidate calls committee investigating Capitol attack a 'waste' of time, by Daily Herald's Russell Lissau — Rep. Rodney Davis has been endorsed by 18 current and former central Illinois county sheriffs in his bid for the 15th Congressional District seat. He's also been endorsed by the Illinois Fraternal Order of Police. — Jonathan Jackson, candidate for Congress in the 1st Congressional District seat, has been endorsed by Our Revolution Illinois, the state affiliation of the national, progressive political action organization that spun out of the Bernie Sanders presidential campaign of 2016. — Tazewell County candidates square off in new 87th House District , by State Journal Register's Zach Roth
| | THE STATEWIDES | | — Fuel retailers sue state over requirement that stations post signs advertising gas tax freeze, by Tribune's Jeremy Gorner and Dan Petrella — Rachelle Aud Crowe, an Illinois state senator from Glen Carbon, has been confirmed as U.S. attorney for southern Illinois. That means Erica Conway Harriss, the Republican Senate candidate for the 56th District, faces an unknown opponent in the general election. Crowe is a Democrat who had been seeking reelection as state senator from the area.
| | MAYOR'S RACE 2023 | | — Lightfoot swept into office as a reformer. Three years later, critics see 'missed opportunities' and a mixed record: "Alisa Kaplan, executive director of Reform for Illinois, whose board Lightfoot previously served on, said 'it's not surprising that Mayor Lightfoot hasn't followed through on all her ambitious campaign promises — few politicians do. … Things always look different once you get to an office — your own sense of self-protection kicks in.'" Tribune's Gregory Pratt and Alice Yin report. — Mayoral candidate Willie Wilson plans another giveaway, this time $1 million in gas and food, by Tribune's Gregory Pratt
| | CHICAGO | | — Bally's to chip in $2M annually for public safety around temporary casino site — 'totally insufficient,' opponents say: "With crime among the top concerns of a vocal contingent of neighbors vehemently opposed to the development, the $2 million is meant to bolster security around the temporary site at a River North intersection that already has entrenched crime issues, opposing Ald. Brendan Reilly (42nd) has said," by Sun-Times' Fran Spielman and Mitchell Armentrout. — Friday's Chicago Teachers Union election is its most contentious in years. With 3 slates, 'it's anybody's guess' who will win, by Tribune's Tracy Swartz — Preservationists push rescue plan for endangered State Street skyscrapers, by Crain's Dennis Rodkin — Venerable North Side food pantry adopts a new name to reflect its expanded reach and vision: "Over the years, Lakeview Pantry has expanded beyond the North Side and added services such as mental health, job and housing assistance," by WBEZ's Natalie Moore — News Column | Altgeld Gardens residents got sold out by political ward remap deal: "Altgeld Gardens residents want politicians to bring a grocery store to the isolated community. They got a white alderwoman instead," writes Patch's Mark Konkol. — Struggling to fill seasonal roles, Park District offers bonus to lifeguards, other summer workers: "Following an investigation into allegations of rampant sexual abuse and harassment among its lifeguards, and a national lifeguard shortage, the Chicago Park District is trying to attract summer workers with a monetary bonus," by Sun-Times' Katie Anthony and Manny Ramos — Nick Cave may be the artist we need right now, by WBEZ's Cassie Walker Burke and Manuel Martinez
| | TRAINS, PLANES AND AUTOMOBILES | | State, CTA to seek $400 million from feds for Blue Line, I-290 work: "The Chicago area makes its first big ask for a chunk of money in Biden's $1.2 trillion infrastructure bill," by Crain's Greg Hinz
| | CORRUPTION CHRONICLES | | A war over words in former ComEd CEO trial: "How do you instruct a jury on what's a political favor and what's a bribe?" by Tribune's Steve Daniels
| | COOK COUNTY AND COLLARS | | — Arlington Heights mayor: First review of Bears' Arlington plans right now scheduled for this fall, by Daily Herald's Christopher Placek — Biden's plan for free community college has stalled, but at some Chicago-area schools, it's already happening, by Tribune's John Keilman
| | DAY IN COURT | | — Convicted Starved Rock killer's lawyer says 'Smoking gun' police report clears him: "A lawyer for Chester Weger — paroled in 2020 and trying to prove his innocence — says a 1960 report of an operator overhearing a pay phone call shows two brothers were involved in a coverup," by Sun-Times' Frank Main — Chicago's top cop has few answers about how an unarmed 13-year-old was shot and seriously wounded by a Chicago police officer: "The boy was shot Wednesday night after he jumped from a stolen car and began running in the 800 block of North Cicero Avenue in Austin, according to police. He remains in serious but stable condition," by Sun-Times' Tom Schuba, David Struett and Mitch Dudek.
| | Reader Digest | | We asked what your rules are for corresponding with your significant other during work hours: Judging by your response, it's not something to be discussed. Is it better for candidates to debate each other or to answer moderator questions? Email skapos@politico.com
| | FROM THE DELEGATION | | Sen. Tammy Duckworth and Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky teamed up to introduce resolutions in the Senate and House supporting women's health research. The resolutions, which cite data from the WHAM Report, call for doubling the funding of women's health research for a healthier population and economy.
| | THE NATIONAL TAKE | | — Dems walking right into an Obamacare fiasco of their own making, by POLITICO's Adam Cancryn and Megan Messerly — Trump's bid to control election offices hits first battleground, by POLITICO's Zach Montellaro — Eastman provides new details of Trump's direct role in legal effort to overturn election, by POLITICO's Kyle Cheney — Marijuana violations have taken over 10,000 truck drivers off the road this year, adding more supply chain disruptions, by Nexstar Media's Leesa Davis and Stacker
| | IN MEMORIAM | | Kunio Hagio, 'face man' artist who created famed 'Raging Bull' movie poster, dead at 74: "You cannot remember the film without first remembering the poster," artist Dawn Baille says of the depiction of Robert De Niro as Jake LaMotta in the Martin Scorcese film. Sun-Times' Maureen O'Donnell reports
| | TRANSITIONS | | Nina M. Yung is the new director of development at Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago. Yung joined the MCA in 2018 as director of individual giving and major gifts.
| | TRIVIA | | THURSDAY's ANSWER: Congrats to Rick Bryant for correctly answering that former Congressman Jesse Jackson Jr. lived so close to a Chicago Park District golf course that errant golf balls often ended up in his yard. TODAY's QUESTION: Which state official played basketball and football at Northwestern University and was close to the namesake of the Bishop Ford expressway? Email skapos@politico.com
| | HAPPY BIRTHDAY | | Today: State Senate candidate and former state Rep. Mary Edly-Allen, Elmwood Park Village President Skip Saviano, Marijuana Policy Project CEO Toi Hutchison, Resolute Public Affairs executive VP Ami Copeland, Pritzker campaign senior adviser Teresa Reyes Martinez, Illinois Department of Commerce's Jason Horwitz, and Cook County's Christina Rivero. Saturday: Ald. Andre Vasquez, architecture writer Ed Keegan, spokesman and strategic adviser to the state Senate president John Patterson. Sunday: Sidley Austin partner and former Inspector General David Hoffman, former state Sen. Edward Maloney, Rev. Michael Pfleger, Bunker Labs founder Todd Connor, and defense attorney Shay T. Allen, -30- | | | | Follow us on Twitter | | | | Subscribe to the POLITICO Playbook family Playbook | Playbook PM | California Playbook | Florida Playbook | Illinois Playbook | Massachusetts Playbook | New Jersey Playbook | New York Playbook | Ottawa Playbook | Brussels Playbook | London Playbook View all our political and policy newsletters | | Follow us | | | | |
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