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Good Monday morning, Illinois. Ron DeSantis has exited the presidential race, which could actually hurt Nikki Haley in New Hampshire, via POLITICO.
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BIG SHIFT: Mayor Brandon Johnson’s administration is changing its strategy on managing the migrant crisis. Behind closed doors: The mayor met privately with small groups of aldermen Friday — keeping groups small avoids the pesky open meeting rules — to brief them on how the city will no longer set up new shelter space because the costs are too high. That means it won’t build industrial tents for migrants, either. Here’s a copy of the briefing report obtained by Playbook. New strategy: The city will work with churches and private individuals to find beds for asylum seekers. And as individuals leave any of the current shelters, beds will open for the next wave of migrants. And while the cold snap continues, the Harold Washington Library will serve as a warming center for some asylum seekers as well as for the already unhoused. The goal: Get asylum seekers into regular housing as soon as possible or send them back to the landing area, which is a shelter of sorts until beds open up in the current shelters. Getting folks out of shelters and into housing will be easier now that the state has staffed up case managers in nearly all of the city’s 28 shelters, the aldermen were told. The mayor hasn’t gone public with the administration’s new strategy. But he is talking about this: Johnson took to social media to claim one of his senior aides was physically accosted by a reporter” during an event in Washington, D.C., on Friday. Johnson made the claim after Bloomberg reporter Ian Kullgren posted that he was "physically shoved" by a Johnson staffer while trying to ask the mayor a question at a meeting of the U.S. Conference of Mayors. Fox 32’s Brian Flood has more. Johnson was in D.C. in part to generate interest to help Chicago manage the migrant crisis. “It’s not sustainable for local economies” to do on their own, Johnson told national NPR. “You have a speaker of the House right now who is obfuscating his responsibility on behalf of the people of this country,” Johnson said of Congress not acting on the migrant issue.
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| | THE BUZZ | |
| — Illinois Supreme Court upholds law consolidating police, firefighter pension funds: “Whether the law is producing enough hoped-for cost savings to reduce property taxes that generally pay for local retirement benefits is a separate question, but the court’s ruling permits Illinois to continue trying,” reports WTTW’s Amanda Vinicky. The Tribune explains it: “While the local boards still exist with the same composition, they’ve lost authority over investment decisions, which are now made by managers for the two statewide funds,” by Dan Petrella. If you are Brandon Johnson, Playbook would like to hear from you. Email skapos@politico.com
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| A message from Instagram: New federal legislation will give parents a say in teen app downloads.
Giving parents a say in which apps are right for their teens helps them support their teens in having a positive experience online.
That’s why Instagram wants to work with Congress to require parental approval wherever teens under 16 download apps.
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| WHERE'S JB | |
At the Nexamp Illinois offices on Wacker Drive at 10:30 a.m. for a business development announcement — At 555 W. Monroe Street at noon for a press availability after a Roe v. Wade anniversary roundtable.
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| WHERE's BRANDON | |
No official public events.
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| Where's Toni | |
No official public events. Have a tip, suggestion, birthday, new job or (gasp!) a complaint? Email skapos@politico.com
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| JOIN 1/31 FOR A TALK ON THE RACE TO SOLVE ALZHEIMER’S: Breakthrough drugs and treatments are giving new hope for slowing neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer’s disease and ALS. But if that progress slows, the societal and economic cost to the U.S. could be high. Join POLITICO, alongside lawmakers, official and experts, on Jan. 31 to discuss a path forward for better collaboration among health systems, industry and government. REGISTER HERE. |
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| CONVENTION ZONE | |
— Chicago’s FBI boss preparing for threats in unusual election year that brings Democratic convention to town: “Robert W. ‘Wes’ Wheeler Jr. is a 25-year veteran of the FBI who got his start in Texas. He’s led its fourth-largest field office here for the last year,” by the Sun-Times’ Jon Seidel.
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| | THE STATEWIDES | |
| — Illinois families will have access to over 5,800 additional pre-K seats, says Pritzker: “The state surpassed the first-year goal by 18 percent,” by Chalkbeat’s Samantha Smylie — State liquor tax revenues dropped last year: “Some worry the loss of tax revenue might spur legislators to increase tax rates to recoup any losses and bolster future budgets,” reports the Daily Herald’s Jake Griffin. — It’s amazing how many Americans think they live in the Midwest when they don’t: “States including Wyoming, Montana and Arkansas have a surprising number of citizens who say they’re Midwesterners. Some locals are baffled: ‘Who ARE you people?’” The Wall Street Journal’s Ben Kesling and Jennifer Levitz report. — Edgar Naranjo was freed after serving half of a 40-year sentence. Critics say his case shows what’s wrong with the felony murder law, by the Tribune’s Jeremy Gorner
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— FIRST IN PLAYBOOK: Rev. Jesse Jackson Sr. is endorsing in the Cook County Circuit Court clerk’s race. The Civil Rights leader is backing Mariyana Spyropoulos, who’s challenging incumbent Clerk of the Court Iris Martinez. — Clayton Harris III has been endorsed by Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas in his bid for Cook County state’s attorney. — Eileen O'Neill Burke has been endorsed by Ald. Felix Cardona (31st) and Ald. Chris Taliaferro (29th), who are both ward committeemen, in her bid for Cook County state’s attorney. O’Neill Burke has also been endorsed by Bruce Heyman, the former U.S. ambassador. — Congressman Mike Bost (IL-12) has been endorsed by the Illinois Farm Bureau. Bost, who serves on the House Agriculture Committee, will make an eight-stop Farm Bureau tour this week to highlight the endorsement. — Congressman Darin LaHood has endorsed Judge Joe McGraw in the Republican primary for Illinois’ 17th Congressional district. The position is currently held by Democratic Congressman Eric Sorensen. — BALLOT BREAKDOWN: Maggie O'Keefe, the 40th Ward Democratic committeewoman, is out with a fun look at the down-ballot races including for the “MWRD” with Commissioner Eira Corral Sepúlveda. VIDEO HERE
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| CHICAGO | |
— South Loop Ald. Pat Dowell throws her support behind new White Sox stadium after meeting with developer: “Assuming the financial details can be worked out, this development shows promise as a great growth opportunity for the City of Chicago,” Dowell said in a statement via the Tribune’s Jake Sheridan and Alice Yin. Ald. Nicole Lee, who represents the 11th Ward where the Sox have played for more than a century, said Sox plans for The 78 looked too good to pass up, though “it breaks my heart to think that the team could go anywhere but stay on 35th Street,” via the Sun-Times’ Fran Spielman and David Roeder. — HEATED PROPOSAL: Watch for Ald. Gilbert Villegas and other fellow City Council members to push back at the Clean and Affordable Buildings Ordinance that’s being introduced by Ald. Maria Hadden on Wednesday. The measure is touted as fighting climate change by banning the use of natural gas in most new buildings. But Villegas says approval would result in increases in electric energy costs, which would hurt low-income and middle-class residents. He’s advocating for more time to study the issue. — Firm tied to former Chicago top cop David Brown back at police academy after being dumped over cost, by the Sun-Times’ Tom Schuba and Frank Main — Jimmy Carter slept here, and other tales from the Guyon Hotel in West Garfield Park, by the Tribune’s Ron Grossman
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| TRAINS, PLANES AND AUTOMOBILES | |
— Duckworth, Durbin want sit-down with city and airlines to expedite terminal project: “The city plans to build a global terminal replacing Terminal 2 along with two new concourses,” by the Daily Herald’s Marni Pyke.
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| | TAKING NAMES | |
| — Former Mayor Lori Lightfoot says it’s a “travesty" that former Ald. Danny Solis won’t spend a day in jail because of his involvement in the corruption scandal that saw former Ald. Ed Burke’s conviction, via David Orr’s Good Government Podcast. Listen here Also from Lightfoot: Many Chicago nonprofits struggle to sustain themselves. We can help them help themselves, the former mayor writes in the Tribune
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We asked what your entrance song would be if you were a wrestler: Matthew Beaudet: Bodies (Let the Bodies Hit the Floor) by Drowning Pool. John Fritchey: Hypnotize by The Notorious B.I.G. Ed Mazur: “Here comes the clown(s).” John Straus: Aaron Copland's Fanfare for the Common Man. Timothy Thomas Jr.: Muhammad Ali’s The Champ is Here. Jon Paul Valadez: Why Can’t We Be Friends by War. NEXT QUESTION: What gets you into the Monday work groove? — How DeSantis collapsed in the glare of a presidential campaign, by POLITICO’s Kimberly Leonard, Sally Goldenberg and Gary Fineout — Former Congressman Adam Kinzinger: “New Hampshire, known for its fierce independence, has the opportunity to take a stand,” he wrote in Seacostonline. — U.S. citizens with Chicago-area roots stuck in Gaza: ‘Our lives are at stake,’ by the Sun-Times’ Nader Issa and Kade Heather — Legendary baseball player Steve Garvey is betting his star power can break California Republicans’ losing streak, by POLITICO’s Lara Korte
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| IN MEMORIAM | |
— Tech founder Sanjay Shah dies in bizarre accident: “The 56-year-old CEO of Vistex and Raju Datla, the company's president, were descending on a platform when a wire gave way, sending them crashing to the stage during an event in Hyderabad, India,” by Crain’s John Pletz. — Inland co-founder Daniel Goodwin dies at 80: A Chicago native, Goodwin was a teacher before he embarked on a real estate career, by Real Deal’s Ted Glanzer.
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| | Transitions | |
| — Beth Rodgers has been named first assistant state's attorney in Sangamon County by John Milhiser, who heads the office. Rodgers was chief of the office's felony division, reports the State Journal Register’s Zach Roth. — Michael Berens, an investigative reporter for Reuters in its Chicago bureau, is retiring after a 42-year career in journalism. Berens was a winner of the 2012 Pulitzer Prize for investigative reporting, via Talking Biz News
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| A message from Instagram: Parents should be able to decide which apps are right for their teens.
Apps can teach teens skills or ignite their creativity. But with access to so many apps, parents should have a say in which ones their teens download.
That’s why Instagram wants to work with Congress to require parental approval wherever teens under 16 download apps.
Learn more. |
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— Friday: Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis will be in Chicago talking about Greece's economic comeback for a Council on Global Affairs discussion. Details here
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| TRIVIA | |
FRIDAY’s ANSWER: Congrats to Jim Montgomery for correctly answering that Crosby's Opera House hosted the 1868 Republican National Convention. The opera house was destroyed on Oct. 8, 1871, during the Great Chicago Fire. And a h/t to those who mentioned the International Amphitheatre, which held conventions and a few concerts when it wasn’t hosting livestock exhibitions. TODAY's QUESTION: Who was the Illinois native NFL player who competed in college against two U.S. presidents? Email skapos@politico.com
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| HAPPY BIRTHDAY | |
Obama Foundation VP of DEI Marquis Miller, former Congresswoman Melissa Bean, United Airlines COO Josh Earnest, former state House candidate Jason Gonzales, Edelman Smithfield financial services exec Lisa Leiter, small-business expert Barry Moltz, Mayer Brown associate Matthew Lustbader and Chicago blogger Charlie Meyerson. -30- |
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