| | | | |  | | By Shia Kapos | | Presented by |  | | | Good Tuesday morning, Illinois. I hope your eyes aren’t burning.
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President Joe Biden speaks to donors and Democratic friends at a fundraiser in Chicago on Monday, April 8, 2024. | Shia Kapos/POLITICO | POWER MEETS POLITICS: President Joe Biden headlined a fundraiser in Chicago on Monday with some of the biggest names in the civic community. He had a message: The president used the gathering to lash out at Donald Trump’s announcement that abortion should be left up to the states. Holding Trump accountable: “He’s worried voters are going to hold him accountable for overturning Roe v. Wade, and for the cruelty and chaos that it’s created,” Biden told the group, nodding in approval. “Voters are going to hold him accountable for the extreme six-week bans” that some states are adopting. “If they put [a national abortion ban] on his desk, he said he’d sign it," said Biden. Our story on the home page is here. The event was co-hosted by Michael Sacks and his wife, Cari, and Cubs co-owner Laura Ricketts and her wife, Brooke. They’re all strong advocates for reproductive rights and have donated to Democrats who believe the same. Sacks got a little verklempt when he introduced the president. “At his core, he represents compassion and decency. He loves his country. He abhors bullies. And he defends those that need a brave top fighter to fight for them,” Sacks said. The fundraiser was held at the Sacks’ home just off Michigan Avenue and many floors above the shouts from protesters on the street below, speaking out against the Israel-Hamas war. The event was on track to raise $2.5 million. Among the 50 donors and friends were: Bill Daley, former chief of staff to President Barack Obama (Biden referred to Daley as “Billy."), first lady of Illinois MK Pritzker (The governor was in southern Illinois for the eclipse.), Newsweb Corp.’s Fred Eychaner, political adviser Lee "Rosy" Rosenberg, Vistria founding partner Marty Nesbitt and Dr. Anita Blanchard, SPAAN Tech CEO Smita Shah, civic leaders Heather and Jennifer Steans, Alter Group’s Michael Alter, computer scientist Tamar Newberger and former U.S. Ambassador to the Czech Republic Andy Schapiro, and Sterling Bay Managing Principal Keating Crown. Side note: Biden was greeted at the Soldier Field landing zone for Marine One by Congressman Danny Davis, Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle and Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson. RELATED Before he came to Chicago: Biden pitches sweeping student debt relief in Wisconsin, by POLITICO’s Michael Stratford and Brakkton Booker Why Trump balked on an abortion ban: Pure politics, by POLITICO’s Meredith McGraw, Alex Isenstadt and Adam Wren
| | THE BUZZ | | LEGISLATIVE MOVES: Appointment processes are in the works after two state lawmakers announced Monday that they’re making their exits from the Illinois General Assembly. State Sen. Ann Gillespie (27th), a Democrat from Arlington Heights, has been appointed by Gov. JB Pritzker to lead the state’s Department of Insurance. Her appointment requires confirmation by the state Senate. She replaces Dana Popish Severinghaus, who is stepping down next week. The Tribune’s Jeremy Gorner has more. State Rep. Tim Ozinga (37th), a Republican from Mokena, has resigned from his position effective immediately, according to a letter he sent to House officials. “It has been an honor and privilege to serve,” he said in his resignation letter. If you are Tim Ozinga, Playbook would like to hear from you. Email skapos@politico.com | | | | A message from Illinois Retail Merchants Association: Retail provides critical services we all rely on. Who is retail? Del-Kar Pharmacy, an independent pharmacy in Chicago’s North Lawndale neighborhood, is retail. As one of the state’s only Black-owned pharmacies, owner Edwin Muldrow knows his story is worth sharing. In an area lacking services, Edwin is there to meet the community’s needs. The Illinois Retail Merchants Association supports retailers like Edwin. Watch the full story of Del Kar Pharmacy and other Illinois retailers here. | | | | | WHERE'S JB | | At the Chicago Market Co-Op on Broadway at 10:30 a.m. to launch the second stage of the Illinois Grocery Initiative — On Fulton Street at 3:05 p.m. to celebrate tastytrade office expansion.
| | WHERE's BRANDON | | No official public events.
| | Where's Toni | | At the UIC Dorin Forum at 9:30 a.m. to provide welcome remarks at the 2nd Annual Pathways to Cook County Summit. Have a tip, suggestion, birthday, new job or (heaven forbid) a complaint? Email skapos@politico.com
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People use solar glasses to watch the start of a total solar eclipse Monday, April 8, 2024, in Carbondale, Ill. | Jeff Roberson/AP | — Solar eclipse ‘holiday’ sparks exhilaration and emotions across Chicago, southern Illinois: “With sunny skies and a high of 71 degrees, students, workers and families across Chicago took a break from their daily routines to marvel at the partial eclipse,” by the Sun-Times’ Kade Heather, Jessica Ma and Katie Anthony, and WBEZ’s Juanpablo Ramirez-Franco. — Solar eclipse lives up to its hype, report the Tribune’s Adriana Perez, Avani Kalra and Kate Armanini from Carbondale — Temps drop more than 6 degrees near Springfield during eclipse, by the State Journal-Register’s Patrick M. Keck — Solar eclipse plunges Illinois and Missouri into darkness as the celestial spectacle dazzles, by St. Louis Public Radio’s Brian Munoz, Kate Grumke, Sarah Fentem and Kelly Smits — Native American mascots could be banned in Illinois by 2027, by the State Journal-Register’s Patrick M. Keck — Bill nixing senior road test clears legislative committee, by the Daily Herald’s Marni Pyke
| | CONVENTION ZONE | | — Secret Service, CPD start bracing residents, businesses for impact of this summer’s Democratic National Convention: “Officials with the U.S. Secret Service, Chicago Police Department and other agencies on Monday began the process of preparing businesses and residents around McCormick Place for the impact of heightened security during this summer’s Democratic National Convention. ... A similar event is planned for Thursday in the West Side neighborhood around the United Center,” by the Tribune’s Dan Petrella.
| | | | A message from Illinois Retail Merchants Association:   | | | | | CHICAGO | | — In an apparent course reversal, Johnson tests the waters on a $70M migrant funding request: “Officials from the mayor’s office have set up briefings this week with members of the City Council to disclose the plan and gauge the appetite to approve the funding through a mid-year budget amendment,” report Crain’s Justin Laurence and Leigh Giangreco. — GRADING THE MAYOR: A year into office, Brandon Johnson still feels like a rookie, writes Chicago magazine’s Edward Robert McClelland, who gives him a “D” for his work with the media. — Principals get first look at impact of Chicago’s new school funding formula: “Principals received their school budgets for next year, the first under a new system that focuses on needs of schools, rather than enrollment,” by WBEZ’s Sarah Karp. — Antisemitic flyers with rat poison-like pellets found in Lincoln Park, says Ald. Timmy Knudsen: “The small bags included light brown pellets that ‘I believe has the intent to appear like rat poison, whether it is or not,’ according to Knudsen (43rd). It’s the latest similar antisemitic incident on the North Side,” by the Block Club’s Mack Liederman. — Bodycam footage of deadly Chicago police shooting in Garfield Park to be released today, by ABC 7’s Chuck Goudie, Barb Markoff, Christine Tressel and Tom Jones
| | COOK COUNTY AND COLLARS | | — Dolton trustees hire former Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot as special investigator. ‘I will follow the facts’: “The former mayor and former assistant U.S. attorney starts work Tuesday, probing what the trustees said is ‘excessive and unauthorized use of village funds’ by Mayor Tiffany Henyard that has resulted in Dolton having a deficit of more than $5 million,” by Daily Southtown’s Mike Nolan. — Northwestern gets initial application OK’d by Evanston for temporary football field, with conditions, by the Tribune’s Alex Hulvalchick
| | | | SUBSCRIBE TO GLOBAL PLAYBOOK: Don’t miss out on POLITICO’s Global Playbook, the newsletter taking you inside pivotal discussions at the most influential gatherings in the world, including WEF in Davos, Milken Global in Beverly Hills, to UNGA in NYC and many more. Suzanne Lynch delivers the world's elite and influential moments directly to you. Stay in the global loop. SUBSCRIBE NOW. | | | | | | | Reader Digest | | We asked where you watched the eclipse: Eli Brotman: “At Kracklauer Park in Mundelein, where Lake County Treasurer Holly Kim and state Rep. Dan Didech held a viewing party.” Robert Christie: “In Wheaton in my front and back yards with family and neighbors.” Michael Gascoigne: “My family and I watched from Flora, Ill.” Ed Mazur: “On the rooftop of our condo at Walton and Lake Shore Drive.” Joseph Monack: “In Marshall, Ill., and screamed ‘We love you Jim’ to the weatherman Jim Kosek of WAND TV. He said ‘we love you, too.’ It was live and it was epic. Worth the two-hour drive. Coolest astronomical sighting I've seen since Hale Bopp [in 1995].” Patrica Ann Watson: “Illinois side near Vincennes, Ind.” Dale Sachtleben: “As I did seven years ago — from a lawn chair in my front yard in Centralia. Perfect spot, perfect weather and better sharing with friends who brought beer.” Brent Zhorne: “In Brazil, Ind., my wife Jeanne’s hometown, where there was 100 percent totality. We met up at the cemetery where most family members are buried to avoid the tourists and street lights, and to remember those who are gone.” NEXT QUESTION: If you could switch lives with any one person for one day, who would you choose and why?
| | THE NATIONAL TAKE | | — Biden has a massive pile of loan money for his energy revolution — and can’t spend it all before November, by POLTICO’s Kelsey Tamborrino and Brian Dabbs — Inside the House GOP’s surveillance law nightmare, by POLITICO’s Jordain Carney — RFK Jr. ballot access consultant promotes strategy to throw the election to Trump, by POLITICO’s Brittany Gibson
| | TRANSITIONS | | — Chad Richman is a partner in Neal Gerber Eisenberg’s real estate practice group. He was with Smith Gambrell Russell.
| | | | A message from Illinois Retail Merchants Association: Illinois retailers anchor their communities, providing important services that their neighbors rely on. Who is retail? Del-Kar Pharmacy, an independent pharmacy in Chicago’s North Lawndale neighborhood, is retail. Second-generation pharmacist Edwin Muldrow knows his business is special and his story is worth sharing. This historic business is one of Illinois’ only Black-owned pharmacies and was once frequented by Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Founded by Edwin’s father in 1960, the pharmacy stands out as a beacon of hope and a hub of commerce in an area lacking many basic services. Despite the increasing difficulties of running a business, Edwin feels a duty to provide healthcare for his community and to encourage the young people in his neighborhood to never be afraid to chase their dreams.
The Illinois Retail Merchants Association is here to support retailers like Edwin. Watch the full story of Del-Kar Pharmacy and other Illinois retailers here. | | | | | EVENTS | | — Today: Andrea Kersten, chief administrator of the Civilian Office of Police Accountability (COPA) and Anthony Driver, president of the Community Commission for Public Safety and Accountability (CCPSA) talk about community trust and public safety at the City Club of Chicago. Details here — April 17: Former Congresswoman Gabby Giffords talks about gun violence during a City Club event. Details here — April 18: The Illinois Supreme Court Commission on Professionalism’s annual Future Is Now: Legal Services forum (it’s virtual) features Justice Elizabeth Rochford, Circuit Court Judges Barbara Flores and Matthew Lee, and attorneys, including Holland & Knight’s Trisha Rich. The commission’s John Kim and Erika Harold will be there, too. Details here
| | TRIVIA | | MONDAY’s ANSWER: Congrats to Kristin DiCenso for correctly answering that President Abraham Lincoln’s cats were named Tabby and Dixie. TODAY’s QUESTION: When is the next total solar eclipse and what Illinois cities will be in the path of totality?
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