| | | | |  | | By Shia Kapos | Good Tuesday morning, Illinois. Election Day is just six weeks away.
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Rep. Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) speaks during the Democratic National Convention in Chicago on Aug. 21, 2024. | Erin Hooley/AP | PELOSI’s MANTRA: Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi brought campaign wisdom and subtle wit to Chicago on Monday, headlining a fundraiser for the abortion-rights Personal PAC organization. The three m’s: Winning elections is about mobilizing on the ground, having a message and plenty of money, the California Democrat said, pausing to say “right governor?” Pelosi nodded to Gov. JB Pritzker, who was seated front and center at the Chicago Hilton event. The line drew laughter and applause, knowing the billionaire governor’s Think Big America nonprofit is funding abortion rights efforts across the country. Pelosi continued with sage comments laced with humor. On campaigning: She compared it to the Olympics. “Gold, silver, bronze, honored to be an Olympian — within one second. These are close races, and every vote counts,” she said. On politics: “When you're in the arena … it's tough, not for the faint of heart. You have to be ready to take a punch. You have to do it or throw a punch … for the children,” Pelosi said with perfect comedic timing. She gave hat tips to Illinois Democratic House Speaker Emanuel “Chris” Welch, state Senate President Don Harmon, Congresswoman Nikki Budzinski, who introduced her, and Congressmen Sean Casten and Raja Krishnamoorthi. Pelosi thanked Personal PAC board member Pat Brady for his courage — he’s a Republican, after all. And turning again to Pritzker, Pelosi thanked him for putting on the Democratic National Convention, a line that drew extended applause from the 1,400 guests in the ballroom.
| | | THE BUZZ | | | SCOOP: We have details about the Rise Chicago political action committee that we mentioned here Monday. It’s a 501(c)(4) nonprofit, which means it can engage in political campaigns as long as that’s not its sole purpose. “Our No. 1 focus is enhancing voter participation in the process,” Rise Chicago Executive Director Jenny Guzmán, told Playbook. “I would say 70 percent of people in my own circle didn't know there's a school board election. So before we raise money to fund a candidate, we are connecting people to the issues and supporting civic engagement through simple education.” The group leans toward supporting candidates challenging opponents supported by the Chicago Teachers Union. In an email Monday to supporters, the group called out the mayor for wanting “to push out” Pedro Martinez, CEO of Chicago Public Schools. This “should be a cause for concern on the type of precedent this sets,” the email said. Along with Guzman, the group has the support of Ira Weiss, who teaches accounting and entrepreneurship at the University of Chicago’s Booth School of Business. RELATED Breaking it down: What you need to know about Chicago’s elected school board, by the Sun-Times’ Nader Issa and WBEZ’s Sarah Karp and Kate Grossman If you are Ira Weiss, Playbook would like to hear from you! Email: skapos@politico.com
| | WHERE'S JB | | No official public events.
| | WHERE's BRANDON | | In New York for the United Nations General Assembly.
| | Where's Toni | | At the Cook County Building at 9 a.m. to announce $3.6 million in grants through the Cook County Cannabis Development Grant Program — Online at noon for the Institute on Race, Power and Political Economy virtual panel Register here Have a tip, suggestion, birthday, new job or (heaven forbid) a complaint? Email: skapos@politico.com
| | CAMPAIGN MODE | | — Analysis: Illinois is a blue state, but it is full of deep-red counties: “Illinois has gone to the Democratic candidate in every presidential election since 1988, when George H.W. Bush, a Republican, defeated Democrat Michael Dukakis. Barring any major, unforeseen shakeup, Illinois is expected to align with historical voting patterns once again in 2024 and go to Harris,” by 24/7 Wall St.’s Sam Stebbins. — Trump listens during a farming event in rural Pennsylvania, then threatens Illinois-based John Deere with tariffs: “He noted the tractors behind him were manufactured by John Deere, which announced in June it was moving skid steer and track loader manufacturing to Mexico and working to acquire land there for a new factory. Trump threatened the firm with a 200 percent tariff should he win back the presidency and it opted to export manufacturing to Mexico,” by The Associated Press. — The Daily Herald has a listed bios for a slew of local races.
| | THE STATEWIDES | | — POT POURRI: Illinois celebrates dispensary openings while manufacturers face significant challenges: “State touts diversity report, but most specialty cannabis businesses have not become operational,” by Capitol News’ Dilpreet Raju. — New exhibit on asbestos reveals a dark, unsettling and important Bloomington-Normal story, by WGLT’s Charlie Schlenker
| | TAKING NAMES | | — IN A LEAGUE OF THEIR OWN: Champaign Mayor Deborah Frank Feinen has been elected president of the statewide Illinois Municipal League. Matteson Village President Sheila Chalmers-Currin is first VP and City of Washington Mayor Gary W. Manier is second VP. The new officers were elected at the league’s annual business meeting Saturday at the Hyatt Regency Chicago.
| | | CHICAGO | | | — CLUB FED: Ed Burke, Chicago's longest-serving City Council member, begins serving his two-year sentence: “The FBI raided Burke’s offices in November 2018, revealing the existence of a sprawling federal investigation of state and city politics. A jury convicted Burke in December of racketeering, bribery and attempted extortion,” by the Sun-Times’ Jon Seidel. He’s now federal inmate No. 53698-424, by the Tribune’s Jason Meisner — Police no longer using ShotSpotter gunshot detection technology, sensor takedown begins: “Mayor Johnson announced the city is now looking into other avenues for different technology systems, with a ‘Request for Information’ proposal form,” by ABC 7’s Stephanie Wade, Craig Wall and Liz Nagy. Applying for the new police technology deal: ShotSpotter, by the Tribune’s Jake Sheridan Residents concerned over discontinuation of ShotSpotter: ‘How will the police know where all the shootings are?’ By the Tribune’s Nell Salzman and Peter Breen — GOING TO EXTREMES: Ald. Andre Vasquez is the lead on a letter signed by 39 City Council members urging Mayor Brandon Johnson and Chief Homelessness Officer Sendy Soto to address extreme weather issues. The aldermen say there are gaps in the City’s Extreme Weather Response Plan, and they want a working group to be created to address handling extreme heat in the summer and cold in the winter. Here’s their letter. — Chicago-based Cards Against Humanity suing Elon Musk’s SpaceX over land it bought to block Trump’s wall, by the Block Club’s Leen Yassine — And congrats to Hinshaw & Culbertson for its 90th anniversary (not 900th, as we mistakenly typed Monday).
| | | COOK COUNTY AND COLLARS | | | — A history teacher’s new book digs into a shocker from Oak Park’s past: the discovery of a former concentration camp guard working at the high school, by Chicago magazine’s Terrance Noland — Glencoe strips builder's name off a historic Wright cottage because of his role in racist covenants, by Crain’s Dennis Rodkin
| | ...SWAMP THINGS... | | — Illinois man pleads guilty to Jan. 6 riot property destruction charges: “Justin LaGesse, a 37-year-old who lives from McLeansboro, pleaded guilty to felony destruction of property Monday, according to the U.S. attorney’s office. Proceedings are ongoing for 36-year-old Theodore Middendorf, another McLeansboro resident charged alongside him,” via the Sun-Times.
| | Reader Digest | | We asked what political move you love to watch. Denise Barreto: “When someone pivots on a political stand and backs it up with the data point that changed their mind.” Mike Gascoigne: “When a politician admits they are wrong and changes their policy and behavior. It does not happen often enough.” Charles Keller: “Idiocracy, because it's scarily true.” Chris Kolker: “A candidate holding a news conference denying a rumor about themselves and the denial then gives the rumor air time and credibility, which it never had prior.” Andy Shaw: “Nothing beats a sincere apology for acknowledging you said, did, lobbied or proposed something you later realized was wrong. That’s a sign of growth and maturity, not flip-flopping.” Bill Velazquez: “Challenging petition signatures.” Next question: Where do you go for fresh inspiration? Email skapos@politico.com
| | THE NATIONAL TAKE | | — The White House is racing to ensure Trump doesn't unravel Biden's clean energy wins, adviser says, by POLITICO’s Josh Siegel — State senator thwarts GOP effort to lock down all of Nebraska’s electoral votes for Trump, by The Associated Press — Trump tells supporters to vote early even as he still criticizes the practice, by POLITICO’s Lisa Kashinsky — One pistol clip can change the balance of power’: Congress is wholly unprepared for a mass casualty event, by POLITICO’s Katherine Tully-McManus
| | TRANSITIONS | | — J.D. Van Slyke has joined the Harris for President campaign as the Nebraska political and coalitions director. Van Slyke was deputy director of civic and community engagement for the Chicago 2024 Host Committee. — Debra Liss Thomas has been promoted to managing attorney at Romanucci.
| | EVENTS | | — Wednesday: The Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce hosts “Chicago at a Crossroads: The Future of Nuclear Energy.” Featuring: Chamber CEO Jack Lavin, Constellation Executive VP Kathleen Barrón, Illinois Commerce Commission Executive Director Jonathan Feipel and Equinix Senior Director of Global Design Greg Metcalf. Details here — Wednesday: Cook County Assessor Fritz Kaegi headlines an event on Advancing Latino Homeownership. Also speaking: state Rep. Norma Hernandez, Ald. Jesse Fuentes, DePaul University professor John Schlichtman, Realty of Chicago CEO David Dominguez and Home Purchase and Financial Empowerment Program Manager Gerardo Ravelo. Details here — Oct. 2: Chicago Blackhawks CEO Danny Wirtz and Chicago Bulls CEO Michael Reinsdorf discuss the "The 1901 Project," their proposal for a West Side development. Fox 32’s Anthony Ponce will moderate the luncheon discussion sponsored by Lincoln Forum. Details here
| | TRIVIA | | MONDAY’s ANSWER: Congrats to John Mark Hansen and Clem Balanoff for correctly answering that Gen. William Sherman gave President Abraham Lincoln the city of Savannah, Ga., as a Christmas gift after his successful "March to the Sea" campaign where he captured the city. TODAY’s QUESTION: Who was the Philadelphia media magnate who got his start as a "circulator" for the American, a Chicago Hearst paper? Email skapos@politico.com
| | HAPPY BIRTHDAY | | DuPage Township Administrator Jackie Traynere, Harris for President Legal Extern Darby Hopper, Cook County Board President’s Deputy Director of Comms Cara Yi, election attorney Michael Kreloff, former Cook County Recorder of Deeds Ed Moody and political insider Fred Moody (They’re twins!), campaign manager Chelsie Leffelman, attorney John Munger, People’s Gas Engineering Supervisor Tanya Patino, N’Digo Publisher Hermene Hartman, radio broadcaster Bill Cameron and reporter Alexandra Jaffe. And belated happy birthday to Eric Holmberg, a student at the Harris School of Public Policy and a recent Chicago mayoral fellow. -30- | | | | Follow us on Twitter | | | | Subscribe to the POLITICO Playbook family Playbook | Playbook PM | California Playbook | Florida Playbook | Illinois Playbook | Massachusetts Playbook | New Jersey Playbook | New York Playbook | Ottawa Playbook | Brussels Playbook | London Playbook View all our political and policy newsletters | | Follow us | | | | |
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