| | | | |  | | By Shia Kapos | | | Happy Tuesday, Illinois. Six weeks to election day! And starting Thursday, Illinois residents can vote early. NBC 5 has all the important dates.
|  | TOP TALKER | | Illinois has always been a hotbed for political debates. The Lincoln-Douglas debates for the U.S. Senate took place here in 1858. And John F. Kennedy and Richard Nixon took part in the first face-to-face televised presidential debate in CBS Chicago studios in 1960. But heading into this year's midterms, the tradition has nearly fallen by the wayside. Blame social media, polarized politics — or just plain disinterest. Bob Fioretti, the independent candidate running for Cook County Board president, sent out a press release Monday saying he wants to debate incumbent Board President Toni Preckwinkle. No answer so far, though Preckwinkle may not go for a tête-à-tête unless a media outlet is interested in airing it. That's what's happening in the state Treasurer's race. Republican candidate Tom Demmer, the deputy minority leader in the Illinois House, has challenged incumbent Democratic Treasurer Mike Frerichs to a face-to-face debate. Frerichs says he and Demmer are already participating in editorial forums. It's not feasible for two candidates to organize their own televised debate. It's more doable if media outlets or groups like the League of Women Voters invite them. And does anyone want a treasurer's debate? It's not just about air time: Debates have been dwindling across the country. "Incumbents and frontrunners have the most to lose. They don't want to make a mistake and have it amplified on social media," said Connie Mixon, professor of political science at Elmhurst University and co-author of "Twenty-First Century Chicago." Case in point: Remember Rick Perry's flub in a 2011 Republican presidential debate? He said he would eliminate three Cabinet-level departments should he be elected, but he could only remember two. Polarization also is an issue: "Politics and debates are getting nastier," Mixon told Playbook, pointing to the 2016 debate when Donald Trump hovered over Hillary Clinton and in 2020 when Joe Biden told Trump to "Shut up." Then, at the highest level, Mixon adds, "we saw a candidate spout off lie after lie, so you wonder if the American people will have a desire to watch a debate after those episodes." There are Republicans ducking debates to show their mistrust for the media, according to POLITICO's David Siders. And in Illinois, Democratic Gov. JB Pritzker initially backed out of a forum sponsored by the Daily Herald because the paper's parent company had a business deal with a far-right political consultant. Pritzker agreed to participate after the deal was quashed. Debates aren't all dead: Pritzker and Republican governor candidate Darren Bailey are participating in two debates next month. Mixon sees it as a bright spot for democracy. RELATED — WGN's Paul Lisnek did Q&As with treasurer candidates Frerichs and Demmer. — Cook County Board candidates debate SAFE-T Act, transported migrants and Bears in Arlington, via Daily Herald
| | THE BUZZ | | TWEAKING THE SAFE-T ACT: State Sen. Scott Bennett has filed legislation that would tweak language in the SAFE-T Act to address concerns raised by local law enforcement officials. Republicans earlier this month called for changes to the measure. "As a former prosecutor, I understand the importance of presuming innocence for individuals before being proven guilty, supporting police and keeping violent criminals out of our neighborhoods," Bennett, a Democrat from Champaign, said in a statement. The Safe-T Act was signed into law last year and features sweeping criminal justice reform, including abolishing the cash-bail system. The current system allows people with cash to get out of jail, while those who can't afford bail sit behind bars. It's created a racist system, opponents say. Starting Jan. 1, judges will decide how long people stay in jail, so having the means to get out won't matter. The language around eliminating cash bail has alarmed critics. "Senate Bill 4228 is an effort to improve consistency in the SAFE-T Act and allow law enforcement officials to continue to effectively perform their duties and protect our communities," according to Bennett. Capitol News' Jerry Nowicki offers a glimpse 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
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| | WHERE'S LORI | | In the Englewood neighborhood at 10 a.m. for a groundbreaking event for Englewood Connect, an INVEST South/West RFP winning site.
| | Where's Toni | | No official public events.
| | IN MEMORIAM | | | 
John Rowe, who grew up on a farm in Dodgeville, Wis., went on to become a corporate and civic leader of Chicago. | Associated Press file photo | — John Rowe, who built Exelon into a national utility powerhouse, has died. He was 77: "One of Chicago's most civically active corporate leaders, Rowe deftly navigated the choppy waters of the power business—and kept a major corporate headquarters in Chicago in the process. Rowe also was one of Chicago's most civically active corporate bosses, co-founding two charter schools and serving as chairman of the Field Museum, the Illinois Holocaust Museum, the Chicago History Museum and the Illinois Institute of Technology," writes Crain's Steve Daniels. — Prosecutor Joyce Chiles, who worked on a renewal of Emmett Till case, dies at age 67, by The Associated Press
| | A message from World Business Chicago: Chicago has long been heralded as the world's best transportation, distribution, and logistics, hub. The Chicago Venture Summit Future-of-Logistics will put this history on display and allow the City and World Business Chicago to show the world how Chicago is leading the way globally in capital investments for logistics tech. Join us for the city's flagship startup and venture capital conference on October 6. Learn more at ChicagoVentureSummit.com | | | | | CAMPAIGN MODE | | — FIRST IN PLAYBOOK: Democratic Sen. Tammy Duckworth is launching her first ad of the general election cycle, focusing on oil companies and drug companies "making record profits" while families are doing all the "sacrificing." — FIRST IN PLAYBOOK: Democratic Congressman Bill Foster is out with his first ad for the season telling the story of how he started his company in his basement and chose not to move jobs to China. He's seeking reelection in the IL-11 District. — Also in IL-11, Republican Catalina Lauf is holding a "meet-and-greet fundraiser" Wednesday at the DeRaedt Grain Farm in Hampshire. Details here — OOPS: Democratic nominee for Macon County judge voted in Republican primary: "The Macon County Republican Party, in a statement, said it has opened an 'inquiry' as to whether or not Weatherford violated state election code by voting in one primary while running in another in the same cycle. [But] with the November ballot certified, state and local election officials say it is highly unlikely he gets knocked off the ballot," by Herald & Review's Brenden Moore. — State Rep. Conroy and board member Hart face off Nov. 8 to be the new DuPage County Board chairman, by Naperville Sun's David Sharos — Republican Esther Joy King, the Republican nominee for the IL-17 Congressional District, released a new TV ad titled "Life and Livelihood." — Democratic state Rep. Terra Costa Howard has been endorsed by Planned Parenthood Illinois Action in her bid for the newly redrawn 42nd House District. Full list of endorsements — Republican Kevin Wallace, the mayor of the Village of Bartlett, has been endorsed by all six trustees in his bid for the 49th District state House race. — 72nd state House race: Republican Tom Johnson and Democrat Gregg Martens on inflation and SAFE-T Act: The winner replaces Rep. Mike Halpin, who is running for state Senate. Neither Johnson nor Martens has held elected office before. WHBF's Linda Cook and Jim Niedelman report. — Gov. JB Pritzker and Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton are being endorsed by the Gun Violence Prevention PAC and Giffords PAC.
| | CHICAGO | | — Envisioning Chicago's financial district as a new residential neighborhood, Lightfoot offers developers subsidies: "The 'cultural shift' brought on by the pandemic in how and where Chicagoans work and shop gives city leaders a chance to be 'innovative and creative' and transform the Financial District into an area of the city that is vital 24 hours a day, seven days a week — not just during the work week, as it was before the COVID-19 pandemic, Mayor Lori Lightfoot said." WTTW's Heather Cherone reports. — City Council urged to declare independence from Lightfoot, by choosing own committee chairs: "The Better Government Association published a policy statement renewing its call for the City Council to shed its reputation as a rubber stamp for Chicago mayors," by Sun-Times' Fran Spielman. — Top CPS officials privately warned a new Near South school could undermine neighboring schools: "While Mayor Lori Lightfoot has touted the new school to serve Chinatown and other neighborhoods, CPS alumni and even staff inside CPS fear it will do damage to existing schools that serve predominantly African-American students," by Nader Issa, Sarah Karp, Lauren FitzPatrick and Natalie Y. Moore of the Sun-Times and WBEZ. — Does Chicago have the tech workforce to satisfy Google's massive appetite? "It's a good time to be a talented tech worker in Chicago — but daunting for local startups aiming to expand," writes Steve Hendershot for WBEZ. — Days after being wounded in NW Side road rage shooting, Chicago cop is 'no longer a member of the department': "The officer had been stripped of her police powers just days before the shooting after testing positive for drugs, sources said," by Sun-Times' Tom Schuba and Frank Main.
| | 2023 MUNICIPAL RACES | | — STILL MULLING: Chicago Ald. Tom Tunney says supporters are gathering signatures for him to run for mayor, even though he hasn't decided if he'll make such a leap. "They want him to run because they know that he shares their concerns about the issues most important to them — crime, education and taxes," a spokeswoman said in a statement. "As signatures are gathered, Ald. Tunney will continue to assess his options before deciding on a mayoral candidacy."
| | COOK COUNTY AND COLLARS | | — Cook County tax bills on pace to arrive 'by end of 2022': "Timeline tight to get bills out in time for property owners to claim a hefty deduction with the IRS," by Sun-Times' Andy Grimm. — Highland Park seeks relocation of downtown memorials to July Fourth mass shooting victims, by Tribune's John Keilman — Exhibit on Chicago railroad workers pulls into Pullman: "Railroaders," a joint project of the Chicago History Museum and the Center for Railroad Photography & Art, is on display through the end of the year at Pullman Exhibit Hall, by Sun-Times' Mariah Rush. — New Cook County flag raised at Daley Plaza ceremony, by ABC 7's Christian Piekos
| | | | A message from World Business Chicago:   | | | | | DAY IN COURT | | — Former Chicago college student convicted of spying for Chinese intelligence service, by Tribune's Jason Meisner
| | | | DON'T MISS - MILKEN INSTITUTE ASIA SUMMIT : Go inside the 9th annual Milken Institute Asia Summit, taking place from September 28-30, with a special edition of POLITICO's Global Insider newsletter, featuring exclusive coverage and insights from this important gathering. Stay up to speed with daily updates from the summit, which brings together more than 1,200 of the world's most influential leaders from business, government, finance, technology, and academia. Don't miss out, subscribe today. | | | | | | | Reader Digest | | We asked for your favorite fall activity: Kristopher Anderson: "Consuming as much football as humanly possible while also consuming as many apple cider donuts as my waistline will allow." Ashvin Lad: "Visiting college campuses to experience their football game day traditions." Gail Morse: "Voting and encouraging others to do the same." Barry Salzman: "Savoring the natural art of fallen leaves in my yard ... And declining to rake them." (Can relate.) Steve Smith: "Drinking single malt scotch, the older the better." Patricia Ann Watson: "Noticing nature prepping to rest." What law spurred you to look up its actual language? Email skapos@politico.com
| | THE NATIONAL TAKE | | — Freedom Caucus poised to pull its hardest McCarthy punch, by POLITICO's Olivia Beavers — Bam! NASA spacecraft crashes into asteroid in defense test, by The Associated Press — McConnell works to box out Manchin, by POLITICO's Burgess Everett and Caitlin Emma — 'Huge problem': Iranian drones pose new threat to Ukraine, by POLITICO's Lara Seligman — Is Ian Florida's 'big, sloppy' nightmare? POLITICO's E&E News' Adam Aton reports
| | MEDIA MATTERS | | — MORE SPRINGFIELD NEWS: Capitol News Illinois to expand operations with $2M McCormick Foundation grant: "Capitol News Illinois will significantly expand its operations as it enters the fifth year of operations in 2023 because of a significant grant from the Robert R. McCormick Foundation," according to the news organization. — Funding is also going to Northwestern's Medill School of Journalism, Block Club and Injustice Watch, reports Crain's Corli Jay.
| | TRANSITIONS | | — Jaye Stapleton has been named Chicago deputy mayor for education and human services. Stapleton was senior director of social services policy. — Nubia Willman has been named Chicago's chief engagement officer. Willman had been first deputy of the mayor's Office of Community Engagement and before that director of the Office of New Americans. — Jessica Schneider is now global head of client services for Morning Consult technology company. Schneider most recently served as a president at Ipsos.
| | A message from World Business Chicago: Chicago has long been heralded as the world's best transportation, distribution, and logistics, hub. The Chicago Venture Summit Future-of-Logistics will put this history on display showing the world how Chicago is leading the way globally in capital investments for logistics tech.
"Chicago is the country's leading transportation and logistics hub. From a central location to our diverse talent pipeline and rapidly expanding tech and innovation, logistics tech companies and startups are well positioned for success here," said Michael Fassnacht, President and CEO of World Business Chicago, and Chief Marketing Officer for the City of Chicago. "With an 802% increase in growth capital between 2019 and 2021, we're excited to host investors, corporate innovators, and founders from around the world at the inaugural Chicago Venture Summit, Future of Logistics."
Join us for the city's flagship startup and venture capital conference on October 6. Learn more at ChicagoVentureSummit.com | | | | | HISTORY LESSON | | — 50 years ago, two Loop-bound trains crashed, killing 45 and injuring more than 300. Survivors don't want people to forget: "News accounts described a scene of screaming passengers, mangled bodies and people staggering out of the wreck," by Tribune's Madeline Buckley.
| | TRIVIA | | MONDAY's ANSWER: Congrats to Matthew Beaudet for correctly answering that the Irish Fellowship Club of Chicago counts these folks as former chairs: Mayors Richard J. Daley and Richard M. Daley. TODAY's QUESTION: What British warship sailed past the Chicago shoreline in an attempt to keep supplies from local American forces during the Revolutionary War? Email skapos@politico.com
| | HAPPY BIRTHDAY | | Chicago Public Schools CEO Pedro Martinez, campaign spokesman for Darren Bailey Joe DeBose, JLL International Director Meredith Sweeney O'Connor, businessman and former political fundraiser Lou Weisbach and entrepreneur Madeline Lauf. And belated greetings to journalist Phil Ponce, who celebrated Monday. -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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