| | | | |  | | By Shia Kapos | With help from Olivia Olander TGIF, Illinois. Here we go. Elon Musk took over Twitter and ominously tweeted last night: "the bird is freed." Now, Washington awaits Trump's return.
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Democratic Sen. Tammy Duckworth and Republican challenger Kathy Salvi faced off on Thursday, Oct. 27, 2022. | Screen grab via WTTW. | Democratic Sen. Tammy Duckworth and Republican challenger Kathy Salvi shared the stage Thursday night in an hour-long, sometimes contentious forum that showed their stark differences on guns, immigration, abortion, inflation, student-loan forgiveness and the national farm bill. If you've followed this race at all, you weren't surprised. Their stands on the issues fall along party lines. Still, it was worth watching this debate — yeah, WTTW called it a forum, but judging by the back and forth and the over-talking, it was a debate if we ever saw one. Because of their opposing views, anyone watching learned how each party approaches all the issues. We looked at presentation, too: Duckworth, who's been senator six years and was in Congress two terms before that, focused on her experience. Salvi was in challenger mode, mostly on the attack, calling the senator a "radical extremist" on abortion rights and a "rubber stamp" to President Joe Biden. Here's the video of the forum, which was moderated by WTTW's Paris Schutz and Sun-Times' Tina Sfondeles. WBEZ also was a sponsor. Zinger of the night: Salvi tried to pin crime problems in Chicago on Duckworth, who pushed back, saying: "I think she's running for mayor of Chicago in the municipal elections next year, not for Senate. We're here to talk about November." It was testy. But … Duckworth and Salvi found one area of agreement. They both support the Bears moving from Chicago to the suburbs. Duckworth: "I do think they should go to Arlington Heights with a new stadium because more people will get to it, and I think there's a greater chance of having greater growth out there." Salvi: "I'd love to see the Chicago Bears in the Arlington Heights area, too, but don't you love Soldier Field? It's an iconic place, a lot of history." A recap of the forum here, by Sun-Times' Mitchell Armentrout.
| | THE BUZZ | | THE PARTY's OVER: Tavern on Rush officially turned off its lights and closed Wednesday night after serving as one of Chicago's most popular restaurants (among movers and shakers) over the past 25 years. Since it announced its closing in August, the Rush Street icon was packed every evening with actors, politicians and everyday folks wanting to thank owner Phil Stefani and his family and wish them well. Spotted: Mayor Lori Lightfoot and former Gov. George Ryan were there Tuesday. And as the clock ticked closer to the final hours, Secretary of State Jesse White was spotted in the upstairs dining room, having a quiet dinner with close friends. Why he closed: Stefani's restaurant was still buzzing after all these years and closed only because his lease wasn't renewed. Or as he told the crowd Wednesday, according to a person in the room: "Tavern on Rush remains a championship team that ran out of a stadium to play in." Out the door: If Stefani decides to resurrect his Tavern on Rush brand elsewhere, he's going to have to order new steak knives and menus to replace the hundreds that walked out with patrons in recent days. If you are Phil Stefani, Playbook would like to hear about political deal-making that went down in the restaurant. Email skapos@politico.com . 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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| | BUSINESS OF POLITICS | | — Federal lawsuit threatens validity of potentially tens of thousands of Illinois mail-in, military ballots: "The suit seeks to have no vote-by-mail ballots counted that are received after Nov. 8. The lawsuit, led by four-term U.S. Rep. Mike Bost of Murphysboro echoes some of the rejected court challenges filed by former President Donald Trump in other states in the lead-up to the 2020 presidential election that he falsely contends was stolen. Bost is being assisted in the suit by a nonprofit conservative advocacy organization that has backed a number of Trump's efforts," by Tribune's Rick Pearson.
| | CAMPAIGN MODE | | — Deep dive on Amendment 1 : "It sends a clear message about this state's progressiveness when it comes to labor. If it passes, Illinois will become just the fourth state to protect collective bargaining in its constitution, along with New York, Hawaii and Missouri. That doesn't sit well with business boosters. Todd Maisch, president and CEO of the Illinois Chamber of Commerce, [says], "It's mostly another signal to the rest of the nation that Illinois is an outlier." Chicago magazine's Edward Robert McClelland reports And from Sun-Times' David Roeder: Labor vs. big business(man)? Most corporate interests AWOL in battle with unions over workers rights amendment . — Is Bailey already looking at 2024? Lee Enterprises' Brenden Moore reports there's buzz that Republican governor candidate Darren Bailey is looking to run for Congressman Mike Bost's seat in two years. According to a flier that originated from Bost's supporters and obtained by Moore, Bailey plans to "accumulate as many votes" in Bost's district now so he can run for the congressional seat in 2024. In the governor's race, the question is: Can Bailey win over suburban voters to become governor as Republicans have in the past? Writes Daily Herald's Marni Pyke Thursday's Playbook flubbed a number. Democrat JB Pritzker actually leads Republican state Sen. Darren Bailey 50 percent to 41 percent — just a 9 point difference, according to the WGN poll we cited. — Little common ground between Attorney General Kwame Raoul and challenger Tom DeVore: "The incumbent and his Republican opponent on the November ballot are on opposite ends of, among other things, the fight over a major criminal justice reform signed into law last year," by Sun-Times' Brett Chase. — Resumes, hometowns, politics vary more than three secretary of state candidates' plans for job-rich office: "Former state Treasurer Alexi Giannoulias of Chicago is the front-runner to complete his political comeback over central Illinois GOP state Rep. Dan Brady and suburban Libertarian Jon Stewart," by Sun-Times' Mitchell Armentrout. — Senate candidates McConchie, Peterson debate SAFE-T Act, abortion at Palatine forum, by Daily Herald's Steve Zalusky — Newcomer Curry, incumbent Miller square off in Sangamon County District 13 race, by State Journal-Register's Tiffani Jackson — Catalina Lauf is among 6 Latina GOP candidates "driving Democrats nuts," according to the conservative Townhall media outlet
| | THE STATEWIDES | | — Illinois test scores highlight pandemic fallout with declines in math, reading, by Chalkbeat's Samantha Smylie Suburban take: 'It's going to take time': Suburban schools see modest gains in achievement scores, by Daily Herald's Alicia Fabbre — A way to get solar energy — no rooftop panels required — is making headway in Illinois: "Community solar is about to explode." Tribune's Nara Schoenberg reports. — How Illinois is tackling the IT talent challenge: "State IT organizations are struggling to fill their ranks, forcing many to re-examine how they hire," via GovTech. — As RSV cases and hospitalizations surge, only 6 percent of pediatric ICU beds are open in Illinois: "Illinois' top doctor is urging parents to take preventative measures," by ABC 7's Leah Hope. — In Illinois, people with criminal records can still vote. Advocates are working to make them aware, by WTTW's Brandis Friedman
| | 2023 MUNICIPAL RACES | | — Brandon Johnson, Mayor Lightfoot's newest progressive challenger, contends she's 'disconnected ... with working people,' : "His entry into the race potentially complicates the political calculus for U.S. Rep. Jesus "Chuy" Garcia, who is also considering a run for mayor. Garcia was the teachers union's chosen candidate in 2015 and helped push Mayor Rahm Emanuel into the city's first runoff. Although Garcia has much higher name recognition among Chicago voters, he would have to find backing elsewhere if he enters the race," by Tribune's Gregory Pratt, Alice Yin and A.D. Quig.
| | CHICAGO | | — INVESTIGATION | In Chicago, handguns easily turned into high-capacity machine guns fuel growing violence: "Increasingly, large-capacity magazines are turning up, along with 'switches' that convert handguns into illegal machine guns that can fire 20 shots in about a second," by Sun-Times' Frank Main and Tom Schuba and WBEZ's Chip Mitchell. — Kanye West's image painted over in Chicago mural after rapper's antisemitic remarks: "The mural's creator posted a photo of the Fulton Market mural with West blacked out and said, "We need better role models." A second mural of West was defaced," by Block Club's Melody Mercado. — Top cop defends investigation into Chicago police officer's ties to Proud Boys, by WTTW's Heather Cherone — Chicago's Iranian community hopes to raise more awareness about Iran uprising, by ABC 7's Will Jones — Homeowners hit hard by September's 'supercell' storm and flooding won't get federal relief, by Block Club's Ariel Parrella-Aureli — PTSD treatments could reduce cop suicides, help first responders, City Council member says, by Sun-Times' Fran Spielman
| | COOK COUNTY AND COLLARS | | — DuPage seeing record-breaking early voter turnout, county clerk says: "With countywide early voting starting Monday and mail-in voting under way, 49,177 out of 615,626 registered county voters had already cast ballots as of Wednesday, the release said. That adds up to 8 percent turnout so far." Four years ago, about 4.4 percent had cast ballots on the same day. Tribune's Michelle Mullins. — Churchill Downs CEO: Sale of Arlington Park to Bears remains on track, by Daily Herald's Christopher Placek
| | DAY IN COURT | | — A bipartisan group of attorneys general, including Illinois AG Kwame Raoul, said Albertsons should delay a $4 billion payout to its shareholders until they can complete a review of Kroger's planned acquisition. Albertsons is the parent company of Jewel, and Kroger oversees Mariano's. More from The Associated Press' Dee-Ann Durbin — Good Kids Mad City files lawsuit to stop enforcement of youth curfew on Halloween, by Tribune's Paige Fry — Unsealed court documents in state Sen. Michael Hastings' divorce case allege additional abuse, by Daily Southtown's Mike Nolan and Alexandra Kukulka
| | TAKING NAMES | | — Making Jesse Jackson: Rev. Jesse Jackson is showcased in WBEZ's latest podcast hosted by Brandon Pope, who interviews Jackson's son, congressional candidate Jonathan Jackson, biographer Barbara Ann Reynolds and friend Frank Watkins ( who died last month ). The podcast explores Jackson's childhood, Selma, the assassination of Martin Luther King Jr, his presidential run and "the controversy that held him back."
| | | | DON'T MISS POLITICO'S 2nd ANNUAL DEFENSE SUMMIT ON 11/16: The United States is facing a defining moment in the future of its defense, national security and democratic ideals. The current conflicts and developments around the world are pushing Washington to reshape its defense strategy and how it cooperates with allies. Join POLITICO for our second annual defense summit, "At a Crossroads: America's Defense Strategy" on November 16 in person at the Schuyler DC or join online to hear keynote interviews and panels discussing the road ahead for America's national security. REGISTER HERE . | | | | | | | Reader Digest | | We asked for your go-to karaoke song, and you did not disappoint: Rebecca Darr: " Build Me Up Buttercup " by the Foundations. Kristin DiCenso, chief of staff at Illinois Department of Natural Resources: "Since getting involved in politics, I go to ' You Don't Own Me' by Lesley Gore." Justen Glover: " Free Fallin '" by Tom Petty man "especially as a Democrat during this midterm season." Daniel G. Goldwin: Jimmy Buffett's " Cheeseburger in Paradise ." Max Holmberg, regional organizing director for Lori Lightfoot's campaign: "Taylor Swift's ' You Belong With Me ' is the ideal Karaoke song — everyone knows the lyrics and will cover up my tone-deaf singing." Jan Kostner: " Sisters " from "White Christmas" "sung with my sisters." Ed Mazur: " I Will Survive " by Gloria Gaynor. Mark Michaels: " Mack the Knife " by Bobby Darin. Steve Niketopoulos, an aide to Ald. Brian Hopkins: "Earlier this month, to everyone's surprise, I won an award for my rendition of Toto's " Africa " at the Rabbit Hole in Old Town." Steven Smith: " Folsom Prison Blues " by Johnny Cash. Joseph Steinfels: " Sweet Caroline " by Neil Diamond. Dennis Wendte: " The Devil Went Down to Georgia " by Charlie Daniels. Brent Zhorne, a Knox County Board candidate: "I'm a huge 'Blues Brothers fan,' so naturally my go-to song is " Sweet Home Chicago ." Timothy Thomas Jr. and Bryce Harris turn to Frank Sinatra, " Chicago, Chicago (That Toddlin' Town) " and " Fly Me to the Moon ," respectively. What's your idea for a Halloween costume with an Illinois politics theme? Email skapos@politico.com
| | THE NATIONAL TAKE | | — On the road with the House GOP: 'Victory party' forecasts, few policy details, by POLITICO's Olivia Beavers — Gavin Newsom has quietly constructed one of the biggest digital forces in politics, by POLITICO's Christopher Cadelago — Rep. Cheri Bustos says Jan. 6 influenced her decision to retire, via POLITICO
| | HISTORY LESSON | | Today is "Oxi Day" (pronounced O-hee), when Greece said "No!" to Benito Mussolini and the Axis powers during World War II.
| | TRIVIA | | THURSDAY's ANSWER: Congrats to Claude Walker for correctly answering that Cahokia Mounds State Historic Site in Collinsville is the most sophisticated prehistoric native civilization north of Mexico. TODAY's QUESTION: What Illinois baseball team was named for an emerging technology and played home games at a college stadium? Email skapos@politico.com
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