| | | | |  | | By Shia Kapos | Good Tuesday morning, Illinois. The Chicago Sky were aced out by Las Vegas Tuesday in the WNBA Commissioner's Cup championship game, but they're still on top in the standings.
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Rep. Danny Davis, Mayor Lori Lightfoot, DNC Chairman Jaime Harrison (at the podium), Rep. Robin Kelly, Rep. Chuy Garcia, and Gov. JB Pritzker were among the dignitaries talking Tuesday, July 26, 2022, about Chicago as a possible site for the 2024 Democratic National Convention. | Screen grab via mayor's video feed | Democratic National Committee Chair Jaime Harrison dismissed the intra-party battle for control of the Illinois Democratic Party Tuesday and kept the focus on selecting a site for the 2024 Democratic National Convention. "In the end, the Illinois Democratic Party, like all our state parties, will choose who they want to be their chair," he told reporters during the DNC's visit to Chicago to consider sites for the 2024 Democratic National Convention. "That's happening now. 2024 is a few years from now. So, we're focusing on this week. We're focusing on the convention." Gov. JB Pritzker also deflected when he was pressed on the issue. The governor is endorsing newly elected Democratic Central Committee member state Rep. Lisa Hernandez to lead the party instead of Congresswoman Robin Kelly, who was elected last year in a leadership change. "We're all standing here in unison, standing up for a Democratic convention for Chicago and for the state of Illinois," Pritzker said, as Kelly stood right over his shoulder. It was an awkward moment, and party leaders looked relieved to talk about the real reason they were meeting: to sell the DNC on Chicago. NBC 5's Mary Ann Ahern calls it a family squabble . She interviews Kelly and Hernandez.
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Gov. JB Pritzker talked about a unified Democratic Party on Tuesday, July 26, 2022, even as he is working to replace Rep. Robin Kelly, right, as party chair. | Ashlee Rezin/Chicago Sun-Times via AP | Conventionally speaking: Mayor Lori Lightfoot described Chicago as a diverse city experienced in handling large conventions. She praised the city's "unified leadership" (They're all Dems, after all.). And she called Chicago a location that would allow Democrats to "truly shine." (Remember the1996 Democratic Convention was held in Chicago at the United Center. That's when President Bill Clinton was nominated, and city officials say some veteran employees from that year are still on hand.) About the convention contest: Chicago is in the running along with New York, Atlanta and Houston. Harrison said the DNC is looking to select a city that represents the Democratic Party's values in terms of "diversity, inclusion, opportunity." The benefit: Lightfoot and Pritzker say the Democratic Convention could bring 50,000 visitors to Chicago and a $200 million impact — and jobs. DNC takeaway: Harrison wants a "turnkey" operation. "I don't want people going out into the hinterlands trying to find their hotel," he said. "We need them to all be there. We don't need to have big traffic confusion. I want the attention to be 100 percent on Joe Biden, Kamala Harris and the Democratic Party." About the party chair contest: The 34 members of the Democratic Central Committee will meet in Springfield on Saturday to elect a chair. In the meantime, Kelly and Hernandez and their supporters are working the phones to secure support. It's a weighted vote based on primary election results that must be finalized by Friday. Endorsements are coming in: Kelly is being backed by the Congressional Black Caucus in Washington, Congressman Danny Davis and Sen. Dick Durbin. Congressman James Clyburn of South Carolina called Kelly "the epitome of who and what Democrats are." Along with Pritzker, Hernandez is backed by House Speaker Emanuel "Chris" Welch and the Illinois AFL-CIO.
| | THE BUZZ | | A BAILEY BOUNCE: Republican megadonor Richard Uihlein has donated $15 million to the PBR (Play By the Rules) political action committee that's backing Darren Bailey for governor. That's on top of $5 million the billionaire gave to Bailey earlier in the month. During the primary, Uihlein gave $8.1 million to the PAC, which is run by conservative radio talk show host Dan Proft, and $9 million directly to Bailey. Uihlein isn't shy about endorsing former President Donald Trump, having been a major funder of the rally that preceded the insurrection at the Capitol. So what does he think about Bailey's latest interview? Bailey declines to answer questions on Trump, Jan. 6 committee and call to censure Adam Kinzinger: "Asked if his reticence to speak about Trump was part of a calculated effort by the far-right conservative to make himself more palatable to a general election audience in his race against Democratic Gov. J.B. Pritzker, Bailey said he was focused on Illinois and was not running for federal office," by Tribune's Jeremy Gorner and Rick Pearson. RELATED 'It's disgusting': Kinzinger slams Dems backing election-deniers in GOP primaries: "Democratic groups have worked behind the scenes in GOP primaries to back some gubernatorial candidates who have refused to accept the results of the 2020 presidential election," by POLITICO's Mohar Chatterjee. 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
| | | | STEP INSIDE THE WEST WING: What's really happening in West Wing offices? Find out who's up, who's down, and who really has the president's ear in our West Wing Playbook newsletter, the insider's guide to the Biden White House and Cabinet. For buzzy nuggets and details that you won't find anywhere else, subscribe today . | | | | | | | WHERE'S JB | | At the Thompson Center at 8:30 a.m. to celebrate the finalization of the Thompson Center sale.
| | WHERE'S LORI | | At the Thompson Center at 8:30 a.m. to mark it's sale. Then at Daley Plaza at 10 a.m. for the Cradles to Crayons Chicago Backpack-a-Thon.
| | Where's Toni | | No official public events.
| | IN THE SPOTLIGHT | | — Monkeypox cases in Illinois surpass 300 as big summer festivals approach: "The number of cases spiked by more than 100 in just three days, according to the CDC," by WBEZ's Bianca Cseke and Katie O'Connell. — Chicago prioritizing first doses for monkeypox vaccine: "The Department of Public Health is adapting its monkeypox vaccination strategy to deal with limited vaccine ability," by Aaron Gettinger for The Reader. — Monkeypox case reported at Cook County Jail, by Sun-Times' Mitch Dudek.
| | THE STATEWIDES | | — Activists want Pritzker to shut down youth detention centers in Illinois: " The group also wants the governor to end funding for a planned sixth juvenile justice center in Lincoln, where the Lincoln Developmental Center stood before being closed in 2002," by Sun-Times' Jordan Perkins. — The risk of pool-related deaths , via QuoteWizard by LendingTree — Bailey blames Pritzker for Illinois DCFS failures, via Fox 32 — Deer hunting by rifle starts in 2023, but with some limitations, via World Outdoors
| | POT-POURRI | | Marijuana sales and tax revenues in Illinois jumped 50 percent in the past year: "Licensed state dealers generated $445 million in taxes due from about $1.5 billion in cannabis sales in the year ending June 30," by Tribune's Robert McCoppin.
| | CHICAGO | | — New round of traffic tickets issued to mayor's security detail: "Three speed-camera tickets, two speed-cam warnings and one red-light ticket over the last 14 months have rivals accusing Mayor Lori Lightfoot of a 'do as I say, not as I do' approach to traffic safety," by Sun-Times' Fran Spielman. — Legislation would allow Chicago to tap speed camera revenue for police, fire pensions , by Bond Buyer's Yvette Shields. — Two CPS teachers who protested General Iron face firing for encouraging students to do the same: " The Chicago Teachers Union says the teachers, including a hunger striker, are being retaliated against for embarrassing Mayor Lightfoot. The Chicago Board of Education is expected to vote Wednesday," by Sun-Times' Brett Chase. — ROE-verberations: Chicago City Council members Rossana Rodriguez (33rd Ward), Carlos Ramirez-Rosa (35th), Matt Martin (47th), and Maria Hadden (49th) have introduced two pieces of legislation focused on protecting access to abortion and gender-affirming care in the wake of the Supreme Court decision to overturn Roe v. Wade. — THE LEAN MILE: "Covid, crime, and online shopping are emptying Michigan Avenue's swankiest stretch. Will it ever be magnificent again?" by business reporter Robert Reed — Eli's Cheesecake breaks ground on $9.5M expansion, by Tribune's Talia Soglin — A staple in Chicago for years, drag events for kids targeted by far-right groups, by Tribune's Madeline Buckley TAKING NAMES — Chicago's top doc and docent: Dr. Arwady leads architecture tours, too, via WGN's Dina Bair and Katharin Czink
| | MAYOR'S RACE 2023 | | Quinn for mayor? Says he'll decide by end of summer, sounds like he's already in: " The former governor donated to Lori Lightfoot's campaign, spoke at a rally and put a Lightfoot sign in front of his Galewood home. But then she reneged on her campaign promise to fight for, and abide by, a two-term limit for Chicago mayors," by Sun-Times' Fran Spielman
| | HISTORY LESSON | | On July 27, 1919, an African American teenager drowned in Lake Michigan after violating the unofficial segregation of Chicago's beaches and being stoned by a group of white youths.
| | COOK COUNTY AND COLLARS | | — Naperville launches investigation after tornado warning sirens fail to activate, by Naperville Sun's Suzanne Baker. — Kendall and Kane County sheriffs plan partnership to house inmates, by Shaw Local's Mark Foster — Captive coyote at Cook County forest preserve to stay but will get a bigger, better enclosure, by Tribune's Robert McCoppin
| | HIGHER-ED | | — Foundation that supports defunding the police gives $1.5M to U. of I. for research: The school's Portal Project "has convened nearly 200 scholars, artists and activists to explore the meaning of justice in the 21st century, centering those communities most impacted by various forms of injustice." via The College Fix. — U. of I. will still require Covid vaccinations or weekly testing at its campuses, school says, via NBC5
| | DAY IN COURT | | — Businessman gets probation for paying bribes to former state Sen. Martin Sandoval and McCook mayor, by Tribune's Jason Meisner
| | CAMPAIGN MODE | | — Traditional Labor Day kickoff to fall political campaigns now 'obsolete,' says SIU prof, by Pete Rosenbery — DuPage County Democratic Party has slated three candidates: Laurie Nowak, a former member of the DuPage County Board for the state Senate in the 24th District. Businesswoman Rosemary Spann for DuPage County Board 3. And human resources professional Jackie Williamson is running for the state House in the 47th District. — More on the GOP slate in Cook County, by Tribune's A.D. Quig
| | BUSINESS OF POLITICS | | — Republicans will vote tonight on the GOP State Central Committee. Here's the list of candidates . — Illinois connection | Judge OKs online publication of New Mexico voter records: "A conservative-backed initiative to publish voter registration records from across the country online for public consumption can move forward over the objections of New Mexico election regulators, a federal judge has ordered in a preliminary opinion," according to The Associated Press. What's interesting for Illinois Playbookers is the initiative is headed by Doug Truax , founder and president of Restoration of America. Truax was a 2014 Republican candidate for Illinois Senate. He lost in the primary to Jim Oberweis.
| | | | INTRODUCING POWER SWITCH: The energy landscape is profoundly transforming. Power Switch is a daily newsletter that unlocks the most important stories driving the energy sector and the political forces shaping critical decisions about your energy future, from production to storage, distribution to consumption. Don't miss out on Power Switch, your guide to the politics of energy transformation in America and around the world. SUBSCRIBE TODAY . | | | | | | | Reader Digest | | We asked whether you trust elected officials or take it all with a grain of salt, and most everyone prefaced their remarks with "it depends on the politician." Ashvin Lad: "I trust what elected officials say if, and only if, what they say is not filled with hyperbole, messaging, the twisting of their opponents words, or name-calling." Tammy Hansen: "Grain of salt? How's about one of those huge mining dump trucks of salt, but one that is magical and can never be filled. That's how much I trust what elected officials say." Scott Burgh: "One can often tell if someone is lying. How do you think parents can see through children?" Mike Kohr: "The more an official is wedded to a political faction, the more extreme and inflexible that faction, the less trust I place in anything that individual has to say." Jeff Lande: "I normally take what everyone tells me with a grain of salt." Leo Driscoll: "The system does not generally reward those who are totally honest. Many voters 'can't handle the truth.'" What's your best Chicago rat story? Email skapos@politico.com
| | SPOTTED | | The Aspen Group (Aspen Dental) held a "floss-cutting" ceremony Tuesday to debut its TAG Oral Care Center for Excellence in Chicago. The new clinic will provide free dental care for an estimated 2,500 underserved residents annually. Politicos on hand: state Reps. Lakesia Collins, La Shawn Ford and Mary Flowers, and Ald. Walter Burnett. In 2021, the state enacted a bill that authorized the opening of the center. It was sponsored by Collins and state Sen. Mattie Hunter, both Chicago Democrats.
| | THE FIFTY | | Child cares brace for staffing raids as states expand public preschools: "Free universal preschool is finally arriving in states like California, thanks to ballooning budget surpluses. But for child cares already dealing with staffing shortages, the timing couldn't be worse," by POLITICO's Blake Jones.
| | FROM THE DELEGATION | | Durbin proposes gun legislation named after fallen CPD Officer Ella French to target illegal straw purchases: The senator spoke Tuesday before the Senate Judiciary Committee hearing on safety for law enforcement officers. Chicago Police Officer Angel Novalez also addressed the hearing, via CBS2.
| | THE NATIONAL TAKE | | — Senate GOP is starting to worry about blowing it, and not just in Herschel Walker's race, by POLITICO's Marianne LeVine, Burgess Everett and Natalie Allison — Trump, in return to D.C., hints at 2024 while rehashing 2020, by POLITICO's Myah Ward — Trump to rally with Tim Michels in Wisconsin ahead of GOP primary, by NBC's Natasha Korecki and Ben Kamisar — White House braces for grim news on economy, by POLITICO's Ben White — How Biden's Covid turned Ashish Jha into the de facto White House doctor, by POLITICO's Adam Cancryn
| | EVENTS | | Today at 6 p.m.: Cook County State's Attorney Kim Foxx reflects on a range of issues, including the Jussie Smollett case, saying the hiring of a special prosecutor for a low-level felony case shows "the priorities are off." Here's the clip . The full interview airs on CAN TV Channel 27.
| | TRIVIA | | TUESDAY's ANSWER: Congrats to Kevin Conlon for correctly answering that the DuPage County Republican Henry Hyde, who was chairman of the House Judiciary Committee, admitted the impeachment of former President Bill Clinton was, in part, payback for the Democrats' treatment of former President Richard Nixon over Watergate. TODAY's QUESTION: What's the late pop artist Claes Oldenburg's claim to fame in Chicago? Email skapos@politico.com
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