| | | | |  | | By Shia Kapos | | Presented by |  | | | Good Tuesday morning, Illinois. Pour yourself some coffee. We've got a busy report.
|  | TOP TALKER | | FIRST IN PLAYBOOK: Along with filling the Cook County clerk seat held by Karen Yarbrough, who died last week, there’s some elbowing to fill her Cook County Democratic Committeeperson seat representing Proviso Township. Illinois House Speaker Emanuel “Chris” Welch could be the front-runner for it. Behind the scenes: Mayors in Proviso Township have penned a letter to Democratic committee members saying a rogue group of people purporting to represent the party organization met in secret and without complying with party rules and attempted to appoint Clarence Thomas, a longtime aide to Yarbrough, as her replacement as a committeeperson. “We do not believe this was a legitimate appointment and should be declared invalid,” according to a letter obtained by Playbook from mayors in the township, which represents 14 different villages. The full letter is here. The mayors want Welch. “He’d be a good leader for the Democratic Party representing Proviso township,” Hillside Mayor Joseph Tamburino told Playbook. Welch is interested: The “speaker has been an advocate and leader in Proviso for over two decades. It’s where he grew up. It’s where he started. He’s a strong builder of the party so it’s a natural fit. … If that’s what they (mayors and local leaders) are pushing for so they feel lifted and supported … he’d be there in a heartbeat,” his political spokeswoman, TaQuoya McConnico, told Playbook. A spokesman for the Cook County Democratic Party said party officials will vote on the Proviso seat during their already-scheduled April 22 meeting. Party leaders will meet April 26 to fill the Cook County clerk seat that Yarbrough held.
| | THE BUZZ | | SCOOP: Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi (IL-08), a leader in fundraising among his colleagues, has donated $100,000 to the Biden Victory Fund, which is fueling the president’s re-election campaign. And that’s just a drop in the bucket. Keep on keepin’ on: Krishnamoorthi, a Democrat from Schaumburg, has already contributed or raised $5 million to the Democratic Congressional Campaign this cycle. Krishnamoorthi intends to donate more to the DCCC and to Biden’s campaign ahead of the November election, according to a person familiar with Krishnamoorthi’s camp. The money race: Krishnamoorthi has $16 million cash on hand, trailing only New Jersey Democratic Congressman Josh Gottheimer, who has about $17 million in the bank, among congressional members. About November: Krishnamoorthi faces conservative Republican Mark Rice in the General Election. Rice is an energy company CEO who’s got $104,000 in the bank, according to the most recent Federal Election Commission filings. RELATED QUARTERLY REPORT: Republican Congressman Darin LaHood (IL-16) reports raising $694,017 in the first quarter, his largest fundraising quarter on record. He has $5.249 million cash on hand. If you are Emanuel “Chris” Welch, Playbook would like to hear from you. Email skapos@politico.com
| | | | A message from Capture Jobs Now: Illinois is primed for carbon capture & storage to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and boost our economy – and new legislation can make it happen with strong landowner protections, safety provisions and accountability. The result of collaboration across business, labor and agriculture leaders, HB569/SB3311 will help Illinois take advantage of billions of dollars in investment in CCS, and the jobs that come with it. Let’s capture jobs now and advance our clean energy economy. | | | | | WHERE'S JB | | At 555 W Monroe St. at 12:20 p.m. with U.S. Special Representative for Ukraine’s Economic Recovery Penny Pritzker (his sis!) and Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal to give joint remarks on Illinois-Ukraine partnership.
| | WHERE's BRANDON | | | At 333 N. Green Street at 8:30 a.m. for the Chicago Minority Supplier Development Council Forum — At Armour Square at 12:30 p.m. to kick off Chicago’s tree planting season — At the Palmer House hotel at 1:25 p.m. for the Hospitality Hires Chicago event — At the Chicago Hilton at 3 p.m. for the DNC executive team meeting.
| | Where's Toni | | In Chicago’s Galewood neighborhood at 9 a.m. to celebrate an affordable housing project — At the Palmer House hotel at 1:30 p.m. for the Hospitality Hires Chicago event. Have a tip, suggestion, birthday, new job or (heaven forbid) a complaint? Email skapos@politico.com
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| | | DAY IN COURT | | | — ‘What does ‘corruptly’ mean?’: Supreme Court has tough questions over bribery prosecutions that could affect Chicago cases: “A government attorney faced tough questioning Monday from U.S. Supreme Court justices over concerns that the federal bribery statute often used to prosecute public officials, including a former Indiana mayor, is vague and potentially criminalizes innocuous gift-giving by people from all walks of life,” by the Tribune’s Jason Meisner.
| | THE STATEWIDES | | — Pritzker names new Illinois Prisoner Review Board executive director after controversy over man's release: “James Montgomery most recently served as the director of administrative services for the Suffolk County, Massachusetts, Sheriff's Department. He also served two terms as mayor of Montgomery, Illinois, according to the Governor's Office,” by CBS 2’s Adam Harrington. From the Tribune: “The governor also vowed to make changes to the board’s operations including asking the panel to work with “experts and advocates” to expand its training in domestic violence cases,” reports Jeremy Gorner. — REACH FOR THE SKY: State Rep. Kimberly Du Buclet’s HB 5092 would amend the Sports Wagering Act to allow the Chicago Sky to apply for a sports wagering license, giving the team an additional revenue stream. “If we’re going to continue to be a world-class sports town, we need these companies to support the Sky and other women’s teams to match the undeniable momentum these teams are generating right now,” Du Buclet writes in a Tribune op-ed. As if to prove her point, the Sky got two big draft picks Monday, via the Tribune. — Getting tough: Legislation banning corporal punishment in Illinois’ private schools passed out of the Illinois House. The bill, which now heads to the Illinois Senate, would amend the School Code to implement the same restrictions on corporal punishment in private schools that all Illinois public schools are already subject to. State Rep. Margaret Croke is carrying the legislation.
| | | | A message from Capture Jobs Now:   | | | | | MIGRANT MOVES | | — Preckwinkle bends ears, twists arms to help Johnson deliver $70M in migrant funding: “After the last-minute lobbying” by Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle and others, it passed 20-8 in committee, with full Council approval possible Wednesday, reports the Sun-Times’ Fran Spielman. — Cook County has $20M for the suburbs to help migrants. Most towns aren’t going for it, by WBEZ’s Kristen Schorsch. — Federal funds, too: The action comes as Sen. Dick Durbin announced that Illinois will see $19.3 million in federal aid to help address the growing population of asylum seekers. The funds are being distributed by a FEMA program focused on migrant issues.
| | CHICAGO | | — 54 arrested after protest blocks I-190 near Chicago O'Hare Airport, Loop march stops traffic, by ABC 7’s Stephanie Wade, John Garcia and Liz Nagy — Mayor’s plan to borrow $1.25B hits another roadblock: The plan went south when Ald. Bill Conway came close to amending the plan, reports Sun-Times’ Fran Spielman. … Conway wants more oversight and says there are too many unknowns, via opinion in the Tribune — FIRST IN PLAYBOOK: Watch for Mayor Brandon Johnson to announce a new initiative focused on racial wealth equity. The CityStart initiative is designed to help families and communities become more financially stable, according to the mayor’s office. — Mayor still hosts forum to combat antisemitism and other forms of hate, but some invitees skip meeting: Debra Silverstein (50th) and a few others who called the gesture “hollow.” Sun-Times’ Violet Miller reports. — Chicago’s watchdog moves to fire police supervisor who lied about sex assault probe of fellow cop, by the Sun-Times’ Tom Schuba — Pride Parade denies almost all previous year’s school participants, by the Sun-Times’ Mariah Rush
| | TAKING NAMES | | — HIRED: Philip B. Clement has been named the new president and CEO of World Business Chicago. Mayor Brandon Johnson tapped Clement after the departure two months ago of former CEO Michael Fassnacht. Clement’s career is based in “global brand management and strategic partnerships,” according to the Mayor’s Office, which has also charged him with committing to teaming up with companies committed to sustainability and diversity goals. Clement worked for years in London for Chicago-based Aon before returning to Chicago to advise companies on how to grow.
| | | | POLITICO IS BACK AT THE 2024 MILKEN INSTITUTE GLOBAL CONFERENCE: POLITICO will again be your eyes and ears at the 27th Annual Milken Institute Global Conference in Los Angeles from May 5-8 with exclusive, daily, reporting in our Global Playbook newsletter. Suzanne Lynch will be on the ground covering the biggest moments, behind-the-scenes buzz and on-stage insights from global leaders in health, finance, tech, philanthropy and beyond. Get a front-row seat to where the most interesting minds and top global leaders confront the world’s most pressing and complex challenges — subscribe today. | | | | | | | Reader Digest | | We asked how you’ve been enjoying the spring temps: Charles Keller: “Golfing at Cantigny Golf Club.” Laura Kotelma: “At Wiggly Field dog park with my huge poodle.” Mike Matejka: “Hiking the Parklands Foundation Reserves along the Mackinaw River, overwhelmed with endless bluebells blooming.” Ed Mazur: “Docenting on the architectural tour boats.” Jen Olaya: “Fishing for the first time ever.” Chris White: “Grilling and gardening.” NEXT QUESTION: What high-profile trial kept you riveted?
| | KEEPING UP WITH THE DELEGATION | | — A House resolution co-sponsored by Congressman Brad Schneider (IL-10) would revoke the tax-exempt status of any organization that provides financial support or resources to designated terrorist groups. H.R. 6408 passed, 382 to 11. — The House passed a bill Monday that included an amendment by Congressman Bill Foster (IL-11) that would institute U.S. sanctions on any financial institution that helps facilitate the sale of Iranian-built drones, or “unmanned aerial vehicles/” H.R. 5923, which is part of the Iran-China Energy Sanctions Act, passed, 383 to 11.
| | THE NATIONAL TAKE | | — Iran attack widens rift between activist left and Dem moderates, by your Playbook host along with POLITICO colleagues Dustin Gardiner, Joe Anuta, Emily Ngo and Brittany Gibson — Day 1 of Trump’s trial: 9 potential jurors and a motion for contempt, by POLITICO’s Erica Orden, Ben Feuerherd and Kyle Cheney — Johnson plans separate House votes on Ukraine and Israel this week, by POLITICO’s Jordain Carney and Jennifer Scholtes
| | IN MEMORIAM | | — Chris Crane, former Exelon CEO and nuclear energy proponent, dies at 65, by the Sun-Times’ Violet Miller. — Frank Chulay, the former mayor of Lincolnwood, has died. Details here
| | Transitions | | — Anne Weston Emerson has joined the lobbying firm Mercury as a VP. She most recently served the city of Chicago as a deputy director for the Department of Finance and earlier was chief of staff to the Committee on Finance. — Luke Wolff is now comms director for the Iowa Republican Party. He was press assistant for Congressman Darin LaHood.
| | | WELCOME TO THE WORLD | | | — Meryl Harold, legislative director and deputy chief of staff for Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17), and Jon Bosscher, research director at House Majority PAC, welcomed Nolan August Bosscher on March 27.Pic …Another pic
| | | | A message from Capture Jobs Now: Illinois can advance carbon capture & storage with strong protections for rural landowners and a robust safety and environmental accountability framework. The Climate and Landowner Protection Act (HB569/SB3311) establishes a comprehensive program of restrictions on surface property access, notification requirements, and compensation to landowners for any damages caused by surface activities. The bill recognizes the unique role CCS can play in growing the state’s economy, including new revenue opportunities in the low carbon fuel market for Illinois corn growers. Illinois’ geology provides a unique opportunity to strengthen the Illinois economy for generations to come. We can’t wait – let’s capture jobs now and advance our clean energy economy. | | | | | EVENTS | | — Today at 9 a.m.: A panel discussion spotlights “Black Maternal Health Disparities, Solutions on Chicago's West Side.” Participants are from West Side United, Lurie Children’s Hospital, the NDoula Community Alliance and the Chicago West Side Branch NAACP. Details here — Thursday: Kim Foxx, the Cook County state’s attorney, will be among honorees at the National Public Housing Museum fundraising gala. The museum opens this summer. Foxx grew up in the Cabrini Green housing development. Details here
| | TRIVIA | | MONDAY’s ANSWER: Congrats to John Fritchey and Mary Kay Minaghan for correctly answering that the Lager Beer Riot of 1855 occurred when Chicago closed saloons on Sundays and raised the bar license fees, which primarily affected German pubs started by immigrants. TODAY’s QUESTION: What part of Chicago history did Herman Stade play?
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