| | | | |  | | By Shia Kapos | | | Good Wednesday morning, Illinois. If people aren't returning to the office, why is traffic so bad, huh?
|  | TOP TALKER | | The administrations of Gov. JB Pritzker and Mayor Loir Lightfoot are trying to get a step ahead of the arrival of migrants being sent to Illinois from Texas and any other state led by a Republican governor. Busloads arrive "every day," said Jordan Abudayyeh, the governor's press secretary. "We're continuously planning and assessing capacity at local hotels." Pritzker's staff has talked to Des Plaines Mayor Andrew Goczkowski about sending immigrants to his town just north of O'Hare International Airport. Timetable up in the air: "The governor's office didn't know when or how many migrants are coming, but we've talked and we're ready and willing to do whatever we can to help," Goczkowski told Playbook. "Des Plaines is a welcoming community, and we'll do whatever they can to make sure they're well-situated." Goczkowski is a Democrat, so it was an easy call for the governor's office to make. Though politics wasn't the reason Goczkowski was contacted. Why Des Plaines: "We're a diverse community and because we're centrally located to mass transit," Goczkowski said. "I don't get the impression that the governor is playing politics. They are just trying to work with the difficult hand they've been dealt." As of Tuesday, 1,452 asylum-seekers have arrived in Illinois on buses from Texas — having originally traveled (primarily) from Venezuela. Pritzker's and Lightfoot's staff are trying to collaborate with communities outside the Chicago area as they expect thousands more migrants to pour into the state. They don't want Illinois towns to be caught off guard the way Pritzker and Lightfoot were. Texas Gov. Greg Abbott surprised Illinois by sending migrants to Chicago at the end of August. And busloads have been coming ever since. The surprise arrivals made it difficult to arrange housing and other care for the asylum seekers. ON A LIGHTER NOTE | The Texans who are moving to Illinois: Armadillos: "Possum-sized creatures are creeping north—and leaving their mark on the Land of Lincoln; 'I'm not sure I would give them the 'cute' label.'" Joe Barrett writes for Wall Street Journal.
| | 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 | | | | | THE BUZZ | | | 
Behind the passage of the Climate and Equitable Jobs Act: Policy adviser Jessica Himes, left, energy exec Stacey Paradis, Deputy Gov. Christian Mitchell, state Rep. Robyn Gabel, IEC executive director Jen Walling, Gov. JB Pritzker, and Elevate's Delmar Gillus Jr. | POLITICO's Shia Kapos | A fundraiser Tuesday night for the Illinois Environmental Council felt more like a reunion of authors of the Climate and Equitable Jobs Act. The law passed last year to overhaul Illinois' energy policy and put the state on a path to 100 percent clean energy by 2045. Gov. JB Pritzker, who signed the 900-plus-page legislation into law, headlined the event, and his deputy governor, Christian Mitchell, was among those honored. Mitchell was a key negotiator in the bill's passage. California humor: "Illinois is leading the fight for an equitable energy future for all," Pritzker said. "Thanks to your efforts, even California is jealous of what we've accomplished." The line, which drew laughter and applause at the dinner event at the Fairmont Hotel, was a dig at the Golden State, where the legislature just passed a bill that sets a goal of 90 percent clean electricity by 2035. Also honored last night were Elaine Nekritz, a former state rep and environmental leader; Chicago Ald. Maria Hadden, pictured here with state Rep. Kelly Cassidy (in green) and others from Hadden's 49th Ward; and state Rep. Robyn Gabel. There was drama: Jen Walling, executive director of the Environmental Council, drew a standing ovation for her work on the legislation. She also addressed recent headlines in which she said she felt bullied by state Sen. Michael Hastings, who also had been involved in writing the environmental legislation. Without saying Hasting's name, Walling said he "threatened, screamed and abused his power" while the legislation was being written. And she thanked those in the room who she said "had my back." Bully-pulpit: A Hastings spokesman had responded to Walling's claims, calling her "the bully." The exchange prompted a number of guests at last night's fundraiser to wear buttons with a picture of Walling and the word "Bully." Auction-mania: State lawmakers contributed to the auction by offering handmade goods. Cassidy offered to make a batch of homemade cookies, "special order to your level of adventurousness." State Rep. Theresa Mah gave a loaf of handmade bread along with the recipe and sourdough starter. Mah also made chili paste with Sichuan chili oil. And state Sen. Sara Feigenholtz handmade a scarf. Royalty in the house: Miss America Emma Broyles was spotted, too. She was in town visiting Lurie's Children's Hospital and made time for the gala, explained Clover Group's Vittorio Gomez, who served as a host for the evening. 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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| | THE STATEWIDES | | — State to reduce $1.8B federal unemployment debt by $450M: Gov. JB Pritzker credits the state's "economic recovery" for the Unemployment Insurance Trust Fund experiencing "strong and steady growth," reports Capitol News' Jerry Nowicki. — Gambling revenue nets Illinois a record $1.9B in a year: "Raking in more than $833 million, lottery sales generated the most gambling revenue for the state from July 2021 to June 2022. That's up nearly 6 percent from the previous fiscal year," by Daily Herald's Jake Griffin. — Illinois to receive $25M for rural broadband expansion, via FarmWeek's Timothy Eggert
| | CAMPAIGN MODE | | — Some Black Chicagoans hit by crime consider skipping midterm elections: "Republicans see disillusioned voters as path to upset in Illinois governor's race, though many Democrats remain reluctant to switch parties," by Wall Street Journal's Joshua Jamerson and Chad Day. — FIRST IN PLAYBOOK: "Parks and Recreation" star Nick Offerman, a native of Illinois, has made a digital ad urging Cook County residents to "vote yes" Nov. 8 on a referendum to fund the Forest Preserves of Cook County. "I know what's cool and what's the Packers," he states. If passed, the measure would fund "clean air, water, and wildlife" in the forest preserves. — Pritzker advocates for gun reform while in Aurora as Bailey warns about Safe-T Act, by Daily Herald's Marni Pyke — Democratic Gov. JB Pritzker's latest campaign ad goes after "political ads disguised as newspapers" and allies of his Republican opponent, Darren Bailey, spreading "myths and falsehoods." — Justice Mary Kay O'Brien, a Democratic candidate for Illinois Supreme Court in the 3rd District, has released a second TV ad focused on reproductive rights. — In IL-06, Democrat Sean Casten and Republican Keith Pekau split on abortion rights, by Daily Herald's Russell Lissau — Naperville's Awake Illinois founder running for D204 school board amid opposition to conservative candidates, by Naperville Sun's Suzanne Baker
| | CHICAGO | | — Lightfoot touts planned culinary hub in Englewood, pushes back on claim that Invest South/West more talk than action: " Englewood Connect is being built in a landmark firehouse — a building that "refused to be demolished," said Planning and Development Commissioner Maurice Cox," by Sun-Times' Fran Spielman. — State Rep. Theresa Mah to block $50M for Near South Side high school until Lightfoot, CPS address community concerns: The Chicago Democrat "had been among the strongest backers of the idea to build a new high school. But she called the city's plan 'offensive' and politically motivated," by Sun-Times' Nader Issa, Lauren FitzPatrick and WBEZ' Sarah Karp. — New mixed-income apartments open in Bronzeville: "I am blessed to be part of something so grand." Sun-Times' Mariah Rush reports — Hadiya Pendleton's mother continues fight to end gun violence, by WTTW's Brandis Friedman and Jennifer Cotto — Crypto Exchange FTX is moving its U.S. headquarters from Chicago to Miami, via CoinDesk
| | COOK COUNTY AND COLLARS | | — Islamic Center of Naperville breaks ground on Masjid Al-Nur mosque complex on 248th Avenue, by Naperville Sun's Suzanne Baker — Oak Lawn to test native plants to absorb, filter water from stormwater run-off, by Daily Southtown's Kimberly Fornek — Berwyn-based Buona plans franchise expansion to take Italian beef to southern and western U.S., by Tribune's Talia Soglin
| | | | A message from World Business Chicago:   | | | | | PLANES, TRAINS AND AUTOMOBILES | | — Flight attendants protest at Midway, O'Hare: " Nearly 200 Southwest Airlines employees lined Cicero Avenue, holding signs and chanting. Flight attendants at United Airlines also protested at O'Hare Airport," by Sun-Times' Manny Ramos.
| | DAY IN COURT | | — Chicago properly withheld 48 years' worth of police misconduct files, Illinois Supreme Court rules, by WTTW's Heather Cherone — Lawsuit alleges Alden nursing homes provided inadequate staff and care, leading to injuries and illness, by Tribune's Robert McCoppin
| | TAKING NAMES | | Naval gazing: Naval reserve officers Lt. Thomas Gary, director of Illinois Funds and ePay in the state Treasurer's Office, and Lt. Bill Conway, candidate for 34th Ward alderman, have been promoted to lieutenant commander. Gary and Conway served in the same European Command unit for eight years — Conway is just back from deployment in Germany. It's the same unit in which U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg and former Sen. Mark Kirk also once served.
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| | THE FIFTY | | — Caught our attention | Why drones may start buzzing around the nation's prisons: "Prison staffing has grown so dire that governors in Florida and West Virginia have declared states of emergency in recent weeks," by POLITICO's Liz Crampton.
| | THE NATIONAL TAKE | | — Why Manchin backed off on his top priority, by POLITICO's Burgess Everett, Josh Siegel and Zack Colman — Biden's campaign mission: Take on Republicans — from a distance, by POLITICO's Christopher Cadelago and Jonathan Lemire — Poll: Majority supports reforming electoral vote count law, by POLITICO's Brittany Gibson
| | IN MEMORIAM | | — Longtime Aurora alderman, 58th mayor O'Connor remembered: Robert James O'Connor was 78, by Daily Herald's Alicia Fabbre. — Brad Lynch, award-winning Chicago architect, dies at 64, by Sun-Times' Lee Bey
| | TRANSITIONS | | — Gabriela Garza is now government affairs director for Illinois Manufacturers' Association. She was a policy and budget analyst for the Illinois Senate and a representative of Illinois for the Military and Veterans' Affairs Task Force for the National Conference of State Legislators. Garza served six years in the Illinois Army National Guard as a heavy equipment operator and a logistics specialist. — Lisa Duarte has been added to the masthead of the newly renamed Croke Fairchild Duarte & Beres, a Chicago law firm noted for its work on behalf of entrepreneurs, investors and growth-stage companies. She already was a partner.
| | 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 | | | | | EVENTS | | — Today at 9:30 a.m. ET: Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul will attend the oral argument at the U.S. Court of Appeals in Washington, D.C., in his lawsuit asking the federal archivist to acknowledge the Equal Rights Amendment (ERA) as the 28th Amendment to the Constitution. Watch here. — Today at 9:30 a.m. ET: Surface Transportation Board in Washington, D.C., holds a hearing focusing on the merger of the Canadian Pacific and Kansas City Southern freight railroads. Taking part in the hearing: A coalition made up of Bartlett, Bensenville, Elgin, Itasca, Hanover Park, Roselle, Wood Dale, Schaumburg and DuPage County. The group's leaders say the merger would increase the number of trains, and length of trains, running through their communities.
| | TRIVIA | | TUESDAY's ANSWER: On Oct. 3, 1779, the British sloop of war, Felicity, sailed along what's now the Chicago shoreline in an attempt to keep supplies from local American forces during the Revolutionary War. TODAY's QUESTION: Who were the brothers-in-law who both became justices of the Illinois Supreme Court, one succeeding the other? Email skapos@politico.com
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