| | | | |  | | By Shia Kapos | Happy Monday, Illinois. The next two weeks are going to be a blur.
|  | TOP TALKER | | CONVENTION ZONE: Chicago may avoid the crisis of migrants arriving in droves as the Democratic National Convention kicks off next week. What Dem leaders are saying: Gov. JB Pritzker and Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson’s office say they’re prepared for anything, but so far they see recent federal action keeping immigration in check. “We’re not seeing so many buses. In fact, we haven't seen a bus for a month and a half coming to Chicago,” Pritzker said in a gaggle with reporters. Girding for the worst: For months, city and state officials have been bracing for Texas Gov. Greg Abbott to send more busloads of immigrants from the border to Chicago in an attempt to create chaos as the world watches the Democratic convention. “We’re bracing ourselves, but we haven’t seen it yet,” Jason Lee, a top adviser to the mayor, told Playbook in an interview. “Policies and other things that the federal government has done have been effective. The vice president and president deserve credit for what they’ve been able to do.” Pritzker singled out Harris, saying she helped “negotiate with other countries to make sure that they're doing what they need to do to keep people from coming to the U.S. border.” The status in Chicago: The migrant crisis hasn’t disappeared. Many who arrived over the past year are still working with city and state officials to get their footing with services and job placement, Lee said. It remains a political talking point: The border issue is a vulnerability for Harris on the campaign trail, much the way it was for President Joe Biden. Republicans have given Harris the title of “border czar” and blamed her for the stumbles in the country’s immigration actions. Pritzker said it's Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump who made immigration “a challenge for our country.” On immigration reform: Pritzker pointed to a bipartisan border security bill that failed after Trump signaled he opposed it. “We need comprehensive immigration reform. He knows it, but he doesn't want it because he thinks it's a political issue that he can take advantage of,” Pritzker said. “Democrats want to actually secure the border and make sure that we have immigration reform.” CONVENTION ZONE TIDBITS — DNC cleanup aims to improve Chicago beyond the convention, but also echo 1996 efforts: “The city has tackled projects big and small, from repaving roads and installing new signs to fast-tracking the new $80 million Damen Avenue Green Line stop near the United Center, where all the show business of the convention will occur,” by the Tribune’s Jake Sheridan. — An insider guide to the Democratic convention with Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi, by the Sun-Times’ Lynn Sweet — BOTTOMS UP: Gov. JB Pritzker’s team worked with Illinois craft brewers to come up with JBeer (Get it?), an IPA and Mexican lager that will be served at spots during the Democratic National Convention. ABC 7’s Craig Wall has more — Convention lineup: Watch for Mayor Brandon Johnson to speak on the opening day of the convention on Monday and the governor on Day 2. A tribute is also planned for the Rev. Jesse Jackson on Monday, too. — On Sunday: A racial equity summit will bring together elected officials and community leaders, by the Tribune’s Darcel Rockett — On Aug. 19, Illinois Senate President Don Harmon is hosting a fundraising dinner along with Maryland Senate President Bill Ferguson. The event is focused on protecting reproductive rights. Details here — On Aug. 20, State Rep. La Shawn Ford is hosting a party at the Billy Goat Tavern near the United Center. Congressman Danny Davis is a headliner. Details here — On Aug. 21: Illinois House Speaker Emanuel “Chris” Welch is celebrating Black statehouse speakers from around the country. There are seven Black speakers in total. The event is called Black Excellence in Bleu. Details here — On Aug. 22: Businessman Al Friedman, affectionately known as the mayor of River North, Cook County Democratic Party Chair Toni Preckwinkle and businesswoman Trisha Rooney are hosting a luncheon reception for Ben Wikler, chair of the Democratic Party of Wisconsin, and Lavora Barnes, chair of the Democratic Party of Michigan. Details here
| | THE BUZZ | | | | 
City of Chicago Clerk Anna Valencia, center, marched in the Bud Billiken Parade on Saturday, Aug. 10, 2024 | Shia Kapos/POLITICO | Kamala Harris didn’t march in the Bud Billiken Parade, but her campaign had a presence thanks to Anna Valencia, the Chicago City clerk. Harris’ team missed the deadline to secure a slot in the parade, so campaign organizers teamed up with Valencia, who had already signed up for what is considered the largest African=American parade in the country. She’s on the team: Valencia served on Harris’ Illinois leadership team in 2019 and is working closely with the campaign this time around in the region. The Bud Billiken Parade officially celebrates the start of the school year in Chicago, but politicos have long seen it as the unofficial kick-off to campaign season. Spotted: Along with Valencia, Gov. JB Pritzker, Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton, Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson, Police Superintendent Larry Snelling, state Treasurer Michael Frerichs, state Comptroller Susana Mendoza, Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle, Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi, Congressman Jonathan Jackson, state Reps. Marcus Evans, Kam Buckner and Kimberly Du Buclet; Alds. Lamont Robinson, Matt Martin and William Hall; Cook County Commissioners Monica Gordon and Bill Lowry; and water board Commissioner Mariyana Spyropoulos. Also at the parade: Democratic National Convention Host Committee execs Christy George and Keiana Barrett, attorney Bob Fioretti, Cubs Executive VP of Community, Government and Legal Affairs Mike Lufrano, United Airlines Government Affairs Director Kristopher Anderson, Mariano’s VP of Comms and Branding Amanda Puck, Riteway-Huggins Construction Services CEO Larry Huggins and MLS Public Strategies’ Fred Lebed. Contract tension: Chicago Public Schools CEO Pedro Martinez and Chicago Teachers Union President Stacy Davis Gates were at the parade, too, though they didn’t march together. Their shops are deep in negotiations over a teachers contract. Martinez said he’s “hopeful,” though they’re a long way from reaching an agreement, and Davis Gates said she’s “frustrated” by the bureaucracy. Stay tuned. If you are Gov. Greg Abbott, Playbook would like to hear from you. Email: skapos@politico.com
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| | WHERE's BRANDON | | No official public events.
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| | | 2024 WATCH | | | — Illinois attorney general and Chicago’s mayor among Black men rallying for Harris — and confronting an elephant in the room: “I’m standing behind a Black woman to be president of the United States, and it doesn’t make me any less of a Black man,” said Illinois Atty. Gen. Kwame Raoul. “I’m asking all of you all to do the same,” by The New York Times’ Zolan Kanno-Youngs and Erica L. Green. — Jerry Evans has been endorsed by House Majority Whip Tom Emmer of Minnesota. Evans is running for Congress in the IL-11 congressional district against Democratic incumbent Bill Foster. — In Lake County: GOP challenger Mary Cole attacks Democratic State’s Attorney Eric Rinehart, by Patch’s Jonah Meadows
| | THE STATEWIDES | | — The government spends millions to open grocery stores in food deserts. The real test is their survival: “The community of Cairo, Illinois, once a food desert, welcomed its new market last year with balloons and cheers. But the store is struggling — exposing problems with the programs set up to help,” by Capitol News’ Molly Parker. — New Illinois law requires cultural hair care plans for DCFS youth in care: The law came about after advocates told lawmakers that “Black children are often placed with families or in residential settings where they aren't allowed to wear their hair in ways that represent their cultural background,” by WAND’s Mike Miletich. — Ex-deputy who killed Sonya Massey had history of complaints involving women, by USA Today’s Michael Loria — Amid pressure from community activists, politicians, Sheriff Campbell announces retirement, via WAND Digital Team — State Board of Education launches bilingual campaign to recruit teachers amid ongoing shortage, by the Tribune’s Molly Morrow — Illinois expanding the film production services tax credit, by the Center Square’s Kevin Bessler
| | IN MEMORIAM | | — Kathy Byrne, attorney and only child of former Mayor Jane Byrne, dies at 66: “She was with the law firm Cooney & Conway for more than 35 years, specializing in asbestos cases,” by the Sun-Times’ Kade Heather.
| | | COOK COUNTY AND COLLARS | | | — Bears to host stadium focus groups in Schaumburg and downtown Chicago: The Tuesday and Wednesday night sessions "will be conducted by a third-party research firm ‘to gather thoughts and opinions regarding potential features, amenities and seating options that could be available at the new stadium,’ according to an email invitation from team President/CEO Kevin Warren,” by the Daily Herald’s Christopher Placek. — For the second time this year, Barrington’s police chief leaving for another suburb, by the Daily Herald’s Steve Zalusky — A $35M mansion on Lake Michigan becomes the most expensive home for sale in Illinois, by The Wall Street Journal’s Sarah Paynter.
| | TAKING NAMES | | — Forrest Claypool, the former CPS CEO, reflects on Richard M. Daley's legacy, via The Fran Spielman Show — Buddy Guy is retiring at age 88, though it doesn’t mean he’ll stop playing, by the Tribune’s Christopher Borrelli — Mike Myers returns to be honored at the Chicago International Film Festival, by the Tribune’s Michael Phillips
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| | THE NATIONAL TAKE | | — 5 major questions facing Kamala Harris now, by POLITICO’s Myah Ward — This environmental agenda sets Harris apart from Biden — and is bringing attacks from the GOP, via POLITICO — Trump’s crucial power has been neutralized: He’s no longer the “change” candidate, by POLITICO’s Jeff Greenfield — What might be next for Rahm Emanuel, via Japan Today
| | TRIVIA | | FRIDAY’s ANSWER: Congrats to John Engle for correctly answering that the Green Mill got its name from the Moulin Rouge (Red Mill) of Paris. TODAY’s QUESTION: When was the last public hanging in Illinois?
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