| | | | |  | | By Shia Kapos | With help from Olivia Olander Good Tuesday morning, Illinois. Election Day is 28 days away.
|  | TOP TALKER | | State Sen. Darren Bailey continued his arm's length connection to the Trumps, attending the Williamson County GOP's annual Ronald Reagan Tribute dinner gala with Donald Trump Jr. but not talking about the former president at all. "Bailey never gave a shout-out to Trump Jr. or alluded to his father's support of him," reports the Tribune's Jeremy Gorner. Instead, the Republican governor candidate talked about his campaign, "out-of-control" taxes, gas prices, "failed schools" and life on the streets of Chicago, because he has a place there now. It's a far cry from the primary, when Bailey sought out and won the former president's endorsement. Now in the final weeks of the campaign, Bailey and Democratic Gov. JB Pritzker are showing their different campaign strategies. Down ballot or not: Bailey is focused on his campaign, while Pritzker is turning his attention to down=ballot races, a signal he's confident in polls showing he's ahead. The governor mingled over the weekend with Chicago's 8th Ward Democrats, canvassed in Northbrook with state Rep. John Carroll and attended a fundraiser on behalf of Nabeela Syed, a Democrat running in the 51st Illinois House District against Republican state Rep. Chris Bos. Bailey's post-debate boost: GOP megadonor Dick Uihlein kicked in $13.9 million more to defeat Pritzker and $1 million to oppose union rights amendment. Richard Uihlein made the donation after Bailey's strong debate performance last week. "The campaign cash is being used to oppose Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker — not promote Republican nominee Darren Bailey," reports Sun-Times' Lynn Sweet. Uihlein's contribution means he tops Ken Griffin in donating to the governor's race, reports Tribune's Rick Pearson
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Chicago Ald. Maria Hadden says it's time to make Indigenous Peoples Day a holiday. She was joined Monday, Oct. 10, 2022, with state Rep. Will Guzzardi, left, and state Sen. Mike Simmons. | POLITICO's Shia Kapos | Native Americans want recognition of Indigenous Peoples Day as Columbus Day celebration parades downtown: "Why can we have Juneteenth, but we can't get Indigenous Peoples Day?" Ald. Maria Hadden said at a news conference at Pottawattomie Park in Rogers Park. "I don't know why this is controversial, and I really encourage people to have some courage to do what's right." She has co-sponsored an ordinance in the City Council that would make Indigenous Peoples Day an official city holiday. The measure has so far not been able to move past "weird, sluggish politics," she said. It's complicated: The news conference was moved indoors after it was interrupted by Native American protesters — revealing a rift within the community about who speaks for Native Americans. Tribune's Maddie Ellis and Alice Yin report. RELATED Columbus Day arrives, and still no Columbus statues, by Sun-Times' Fran Spielman Mayor Lori Lightfoot, Gov. JB Pritzker absent from Chicago Columbus Day parade amid controversy, by ABC 7's Craig Wall Abraham Lincoln statue in Lincoln Park vandalized, by Sun-Times' Emmanuel Camarillo 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
| | | | JOIN WEDNESDAY FOR A TALK ON U.S.-CHINA AND XI JINPING'S NEW ERA: President Xi Jinping will consolidate control of the ruling Chinese Communist Party later this month by engineering a third term as China's paramount leader, solidifying his rule until at least 2027. Join POLITICO Live for a virtual conversation hosted by Phelim Kine, author of POLITICO's China Watcher newsletter, to unpack what it means for U.S.-China relations. REGISTER HERE. | | | | | | | WHERE'S JB | | No official public events.
| | WHERE'S LORI | | On Taylor Street at 10 a.m. for groundbreaking of the National Public Housing Museum that's been long in the making.
| | Where's Toni | | No official public events.
| | FROM THE DELEGATION | | — ZEROING IN ON UKRAINE: Illinois lawmakers were among the nation's most vocal in condemning Russia's attacks over the weekend on Ukrainian civilian centers. Democratic Sen. Dick Durbin compared Russian President Vladimir Putin's actions to Adolf Hitler's blitzkrieg, and Republican Congressman Adam Kinzinger on Twitter called for the embattled country to receive tanks and jets "now." POLITICO's Olivia Olander reports
| | PLANES, TRAINS AND AUTOMOBILES | | — O'Hare, Midway airport websites shut down by Russian cyber attack: "No airport operations were impacted by the attack, according to the Chicago Department of Aviation," by Sun-Times' Sophie Sherry. — Passengers endure 19-hour train trip from Detroit to Chicago: "What was supposed to be a 5 1/2-hour rail trip from Detroit to Chicago turned into a 19-hour ordeal for passengers on an Amtrak train that lost power," via The Associated Press.
| | THE STATEWIDES | | — Chilling audio provides rare glimpse into abuse at troubled Illinois residential facility: "No one was charged when staff were caught on a 911 tape threatening violence against a Choate Mental Health and Developmental Center resident who has developmental disabilities. New reporting shows a culture of cover-ups at the facility," by Capitol News' Beth Hundsdorfer and Lee Enterprises' Molly Parker via ProPublica. — Chicago scientists are testing an unhackable quantum internet in their basement closet: "Quantum research at a University of Chicago lab could help prevent hacking and connect a future web of supercomputers," by The Washington Post's Jeanne Whalen. — Customers are back, but bars and restaurants closing earlier as demand dwindles, by Josh Noel
| | BUSINESS OF POLITICS | | — For Asian Americans, their moment in Illinois politics was a 'long, long time' coming: "Maybe if we had Asians there (in office), we wouldn't have had the Chinese Exclusion Act, right? Or internment camps," political consultant Randy Jue said of U.S. policies that restricted Chinese immigration starting in the late 1800s and that forced the relocation of Japanese Americans during World War II. "That's why I think we should try to help each other out, to move an agenda." Tribune's Alice Yin reports. — The rise and fall of another Chicago political dynasty — the 34th Ward Democrats: "We were in the same political family," former Illinois Senate President Emil Jones Jr. says. "We were able to elect a county commissioner, we were able to elect state reps, senators — and it all came out of that organization." Sun-Times' Lauren FitzPatrick and Jon Seidel. — Most Chicago voters will be casting their ballots in new polling places on Election Day, by Tribune's Kinsey Crowley
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Republican Esther Joy King, left, and Democrat Eric Sorensen are facing each other in IL-17. And Republican Regan Deering, in plaid, and Democrat Nikki Budzinski are facing each other in IL-13. | Photos from campaigns | — Illinois Democrats carved up the state — and may still lose a seat: In particular, IL-17, a conservative district held by outgoing Democratic Rep. Cheri Bustos, is the background for a tight race between Democrat Eric Sorensen and Republican Esther Joy King, who entered the race with strong name recognition after losing to Bustos by 6 points in 2020. Illinois' other open seat, IL-13, was gerrymandered as a landing spot for Democrat Nikki Budzinski . She's facing Republican Regan Deering. The big question in both races is the extent to which the Supreme Court overturning Roe v. Wade plays in the November election. — FIRST IN POLITICO: Kinzinger endorses Dems in major governor, secretary of state races, by Zach Montellaro — IL-06: Democratic Rep. Sean Casten has been endorsed by BlueGreen Alliance, a group of labor unions and environmental organizations. — IL-17: Republican Esther Joy King is out with a new TV ad titled "Crime." — State Rep. Deb Conroy is out with a new digital ad titled "Dedicated" and focused on her DuPage County board chair race.
| | MIGRANTS IN ILLINOIS | | — THEY'VE ARRIVED: Chicago saw 238 new migrants arrive Friday through Sunday according to the Chicago Department of Family and Support Services. The city has now seen 2,745 asylum-seekers bused from the Texas border since Aug. 31. — Chicago still needs a long-term support system to handle influx of migrants, advocates say, via NBC News
| | CHICAGO | | — As Chicago city clerk and treasurer defend raises topping 20 percent, discussions of equity and inflation erupt: Anna Valencia and Melissa Conyears-Ervin say they'll accept the raises if approved, and Conyears-Ervin reminded council members: "The salary has been flat for at least 16, 17 years. During that time period ... — not pointing to anyone in this chamber, just pointing to effect — the aldermanic salary increased from $95,000 to $142,000. While the clerk and treasurer's role at this point has an adjustment, it's certainly well below — well below — a 50 percent increase." Tribune's Alice Yin reports. — Industrial developers setting new construction records, but gold rush likely to end in 2023: "Rising interest rates and an uncertain economy didn't slow metro area groundbreakings. Developers in the third quarter began construction on 48 buildings which, when completed, will total 17.2 million square feet, 32 percent greater than the previous record," by Tribune's Brian J. Rogal. — Debate over private booting shines a light on how clout and campaign cash work in Chicago: "A vote on a measure that would strip members of the City Council of their authority to ban commercial property owners from hiring [companies] to patrol their parking lots and swiftly immobilize cars that are parked there illegally was delayed Sept. 21, and its future is uncertain," by WTTW's Heather Cherone and Nick Blumberg. — Tiny homes supporters hoping for tryout in Chicago: "After years of talk about using the housing strategy here, Mayor Lori Lightfoot is proposing a pilot program," by Sun-Times' David Roeder. — Big gift: Communities United has been awarded $10 million over the next eight years by the W.K. Kellogg Foundation. The nonprofit will work with Lurie Children's Hospital to develop mental health programming models for young people who have traditionally faced racial inequities in the healthcare system. — Theater review | '1919' a searing, unflinching portrait of Black Chicago's past, present and future, by Kris Vire for the Sun-Times
| | COOK COUNTY AND COLLARS | | — Environment on suburbs' payroll: "new positions dedicated solely to sustainability have been cropping up in municipalities throughout the region — and their ranks continue to grow," by Daily Herald's Jenny Whidden.
| | | | 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. | | | | | | | Reader Digest | | We asked whether you let campaign folks into your home to talk about candidates: Janice Anderson: "Yes. Its important to get together and find common ground regardless of your political identity." Lisa Schneider Fabes: "We do more than let staffers come in. We house campaign staffers from other states. The young people are always a great addition to our family." Nick Kalm: "Only if they will agree to vacuum." Donna Miller: "I would love to let them in. In the 18 years I have lived here, only one person has ever knocked on my door that I knew about and that was Camiella Williams who was running for Prairie State College trustee. She came by our house three times." Phil Zeni: "Inside my house? Only if you have a warrant!" What is the most underrated architectural jewel in Chicago? Email skapos@politico.com
| | SPOTTED | | — Congresswoman Cheri Bustos hosted a party Sunday at Kavanaugh's Hilltop Bar & Restaurant in Rock Island to thank key supporters for helping her during her decade in Congress. Some faces in the crowd: Democrat Eric Sorenson, who's running to fill her seat, State Central Committeewoman Pam Davidson, political insider and former Rock Island County Democratic Party Chair Doug House, former state Sen. Denny Jacobs, former state Rep. Pat Verschoore, political consultant Porter McNeil and Bustos staffers from over the years.
| | THE NATIONAL TAKE | | — Biden's about to turn 80. Don't expect a blowout birthday bash, by POLITICO's Jonathan Lemire — The Fed's Powell is risking a recession to crush inflation. A lot of Democrats are ok with that, by POLITICO's Kate Davidson — The scramble to get more people boosted before winter, by POLITICO's Krista Mahr and Adamy Cancryn
| | SPOTLIGHT | | — Silent films live on in movie theater card project: "More than 10,000 of the images once hung in movie theater foyers are now being digitized for preservation and publication, thanks to an agreement between Chicago-based collector Dwight Cleveland and Dartmouth College that all started when he ran into a film professor at an academic conference in New York," via The Associated Press.
| | TAKING NAMES | | — Tem Horwitz, the founding president of Horwitz & Co., has been named a Chevalier de la Légion d'Honneur by President Emmanuel Macron of France. Horwitz was for his contributions to scientific cooperation between Chicago and France on real estate development, according to a statement. Horwitz was presented the award at a gathering at the Chicago home of French Consul General Yannick Tagand. — U. of Chicago professor wins Nobel economics prize alongside former Federal Reserve chair, by Tribune's William Lee
| | IN MEMORIAM | | — Congressman Sean Casten's daughter died of sudden cardiac arrhythmia: "She had a big, beautiful, kind, loving heart," Casten said in a statement. "And it stopped, as all must." Tribune has a story — Funeral details for Sergio Mims, movie critic and founder of Chicago's Black Harvest Film Festival, by Sun-Times' Maureen O'Donnell. — Judy Tenuta, accordion-playing 'Love Goddess' of comedy, dies at 72: She was an Oak Park native who "cracked comedy's top ranks with a memorably outlandish act in the 1980s, when the stand-up scene was largely male," via the New York Times.
| | TRIVIA | | FRIDAY's ANSWER: Congrats to former state Rep. James Kirkland for correctly answering that Cook County Board President Peter Bartzen told juvenile court's chief probation officer John Witter that he should not be listening to "a bunch of old women." It was a sexist jab at Jane Addams who had advised Witter on his work. Addams subsequently recruited Alexander McCormick to run as a third party candidate who defeated the one-termer Bartzen (1910-1912). TODAY's QUESTION: Who ordered Chicago Police "to shoot to kill any arsonist or anyone with a Molotov cocktail" and why? Email skapos@politico.com
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