| | | | |  | | By Shia Kapos | Good Wednesday morning, Illinois. It's cloudy with a chance of gloom.
|  | TOP TALKER | | | |  Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker, photographed during a 2022 campaign event, is being honored for advocating on behalf of immigrants. | AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast, File | FIRST IN PLAYBOOK: Gov. JB Pritzker is being honored by the national Immigrants’ List for his support of immigrant rights, including signing legislation in Illinois that supports immigrant families. Along with accepting the honors, Pritzker will speak at the group's June 23 awards ceremony — which is being held in Orlando, Fla. Yes, that's right. Democratic Gov. Pritzker will be taking the stage on the home turf of Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis. The immigration council singled out Pritzker for signing into law bills that ended relations with federal immigration enforcement, made immigration status a potential motive for hate crimes and created protections against workplace discrimination. Immigration is also a personal issue for Pritzker, whose family has its own immigration story. The recognition draws an even sharper contrast between Pritzker and DeSantis, who disagree on just about everything. Pritzker and DeSantis have butted heads on Covid restrictions, how Black history should be taught in school and reproductive rights. Immigration is another issue on that list. DeSantis’ immigration views: He supports sending migrants from Texas to states like Illinois and California. He criticizes sanctuary cities like Chicago for somehow causing the migration problem. And he outright wants to “shut the border down.” Pritzker has taken aim at DeSantis numerous times, including during a trip last year to the Sunshine State, where he headlined a Florida Democratic Party event. In that fiery speech, Pritzker accused DeSantis of “trying to pass off his covert racism, homophobia and misogyny as a more reasonable form of Trump Republicanism.” You couldn’t help but relish the clash between the two antithetical state leaders. At the time, Pritzker’s name was swirling as a potential presidential candidate and DeSantis hadn’t yet jumped in the ring. Pritzker then and now supports President Joe Biden’s reelection bid, and DeSantis is trying to distinguish himself in a crowded field of Republicans seeking the GOP presidential nomination. They’re in their own political worlds, but we'll be watching for another clash nonetheless.
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Illinois Republican Darren Bailey, second from left, attended Donald Trump's New Jersey rally on Tuesday, June 13, 2023. | via a tipster | TRUMP UP: Sitting front and center at former President Donald Trump’s first fundraiser for his 2024 campaign last night was Illinois Republican Darren Bailey. Trump spoke at his Bedminster, N.J., golf club just hours after he was arraigned in a Miami federal courtroom. The charges were nothing more than “political prosecution,” he told the crowd of his die-hard fans and allies who traveled to Bedminster for the last-minute invitation to hear him speak, report POLITICO’s Meridith McGraw and Kelly Garrity. Bailey has been an ally of Trump’s and attended previous events with the former president. Also spotted was attorney and former Illinois congressional candidate Scott Kaspar and MyPillow CEO Mike Lindell. RELATED — Trump pleads not guilty in classified documents case, by POLITICO’s Kyle Cheney, Josh Gerstein and Andrew Atterbury — Hundreds of former president’s supporters gather at Miami courthouse, by POLITICO’s Andrew Atterbury — Judge lets E. Jean Carroll add Trump’s post-verdict remarks to original defamation case, by POLITICO’s Kelly Garrity — Biden orders DNC and reelect to remain silent about Trump’s indictment, by POLITICO’s Jonathan Lemire If you are Darren Bailey, Playbook would like to hear from you. Email skapos@politico.com.
| | WHERE'S JB | | No official public events.
| | WHERE's BRANDON | | No official public events.
| | Where's Toni | | No official public events. Thank you for reading Illinois Playbook! Drop me a line sometime: skapos@politico.com
| | | | STEP INSIDE THE WEST WING: What's really happening in West Wing offices? Find out who's up, who's down, and who really has the president’s ear in our West Wing Playbook newsletter, the insider's guide to the Biden White House and Cabinet. For buzzy nuggets and details that you won't find anywhere else, subscribe today. | | | | | | | 2024 WATCH | | — Dan Brady is exploring a run for Congress or returning to state legislature: Brady said he is eyeing the 17th Congressional District. That district that covers much of central and northwestern Illinois, including parts of Bloomington-Normal and Peoria, which is currently held by first-term Democrat Eric Sorensen, reports WGLT’s Eric Stock and Tim Shelley. — Congressman Danny Davis has made it official and announced his run for re-election. Among those at the kickoff were Illinois Supreme Court Justice Joy Cunningham, state Rep. La Shawn Ford, Appellate Court Justice Cynthia Cobb, Forest Park Mayor Rory Hoskins, political and union activist Clem Balanoff and good-government advocate David Orr.
| | THE STATEWIDES | | — Health care workers who cover up patient abuse face stiffer penalties under new Illinois law, by Lee Enterprises’ Molly Parker and Capitol News’ Beth Hundsdorfer — POT POURRI: State legislators are working to find a compromise on how to better regulate the manufacture and sale of Delta-8 and other hemp products in Illinois. The issue held up broader legislation in the spring session to reform the cannabis market. — Illinois kids age 5 and under can receive free books thanks to Dolly Parton's Imagination Library, state grants, via NBC 5 — Central Illinois hospital closing after 2021 ransomware attack, via CBS 2
| | CHICAGO | | — Feds give Chicago more than $10M to help asylum seekers: “The state of Illinois will also get $19.3 million from the Federal Emergency Management Agency to support housing and basic services for thousands of Central and South American migrants,” by Block Club’s Mack Liederman. — After days of delays, city moves migrant families from North Side to Daley College, by Sun-Times’ Elvia Malagón, Kaitlin Washburn and Fran Spielman — Chicago Public Schools proposes flat budget for next year, by Chalkbeat’s Mila Koumpilova and Nadia Bey — Feds got the OK to trace Ald. Jim Gardiner’s phone calls as part of an FBI probe, court records show: “The 2021 wire tap order was part of the federal investigation into bribery allegations against the alderman, but the records don't show the current status of the inquiry,” by Block Club’s Ariel Parrella-Aureli. — 2 Fulton Market projects set for city plan commission’s OK: It signals an interest for homes and offices near downtown, reports Sun-Times’ David Roeder. — Homeless people locked out of O’Hare still have few options, months after crackdown, by Sun-Times’ Elvia Malagón and Mohammad Samra — NASCAR lane closures on DuSable Lake Shore Drive, from North Avenue to 47th Street, by Sun-Times’ David Struett
| | COOK COUNTY AND COLLARS | | — Waukegan mayor invites Chicago Bears to consider move to suburban city, by ABC 7’s Craig Wall — DuPage County chair suggests stripping clerk of election duties after budget fights, by Daily Herald’s Katlyn Smith and Alicia Fabbre
| | TAKING NAMES | | — State Rep. Stephanie Kifowit, a Democrat from Oswego, has been selected as the 2022-23 Outstanding House Legislator of the Year by the collective posts of the Veterans of Foreign Wars of Illinois. — Chicago businesswoman Mellody Hobson talks about how corporate America can help Black businesses grow. She calls it “Project Black,” via Forbes. VIDEO — Sen. Dick Durbin delivered remarks Tuesday at the University of Illinois award ceremony for the Paul H. Douglas Award for Ethics in Government and introduced this year’s honoree, former Congresswoman Liz Cheney. Durbin praised Cheney’s efforts to hold former President Donald Trump accountable for the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol, despite pushback from Republicans. Sun-Times’ Lynn Sweet has more on Cheney’s comments. — The Young Democrats of Illinois elected their new executive board for the 2023-25 term. They are Paul Jones, president; Noureen Hashim, executive VP; Anthony Vega, treasurer; Brad Gresik, secretary; Bobby Mannis, first VP; Gennifer Geer, second VP; Trevor Rogers, third VP; and Isabel Dobbel and Thomas Maillard, national committee people. Pix!
| | | | GET READY FOR GLOBAL TECH DAY: Join POLITICO Live as we launch our first Global Tech Day alongside London Tech Week on Thursday, June 15. Register now for continuing updates and to be a part of this momentous and program-packed day! From the blockchain, to AI, and autonomous vehicles, technology is changing how power is exercised around the world, so who will write the rules? REGISTER HERE. | | | | | | | Reader Digest | | We asked about your memories of the Sangamo Club. Former state Senate President John Cullerton: “There was the dinner I had with Bo Derek after she testified on a bill to ban the slaughter of horses for human consumption. And there was the night a boxing match was set up in the dining room. But I most remember meeting with the Black Caucus for a conference call with former California Assembly Speaker Willie Brown, who talked about why we should strengthen the seat belt law. I co-sponsored it with Barack Obama. The Black Caucus was worried it would give police an excuse to pull people over. Brown said something to the effect of, ‘You think police need an excuse to pull us over?’ The bill ultimately passed.” House Speaker Emanuel “Chris” Welch: “I’m going to miss having a private space to meet with members for dinner. I’m also going to miss being able to hit three receptions in an hour because they are all in one spot.” Janice Anderson: “My husband, Judge James F. McCluskey, received from Justice Mary Kay O’Brien the Bartylak Memorial Legal Services Award from Illinois Lawyers Assistance Program at the club.” Stella Black: “In my younger days I was there a lot and remember a Paul Simon event was the best.” Kay Hatcher: "The atmosphere. There was always a hum that historic conversations were being had. You sat a little straighter, paid a little more attention to casual remarks." Carol Hughes: “Lunch with my then-boss, Les Brann, president of the Illinois State Chamber of Commerce. I am a vegetarian and the Sangamo Club had a limited menu. I ordered a PB&J sandwich to his chagrin.” Myrna Mazur: “Any meal prepared by my cousin David Radwine, who was the club’s chef for many years.” Mary Kay Minaghan: A retirement celebration for Dick Lockhardt, “a truly honorable lobbyist.” Andy Shaw: A 2024 Better Government Association luncheon where then-Gov. Bruce Rauner endorsed BGA’s anti-corruption reform agenda. What should the rules be for saving seats at meetings, concerts, sporting events or graduations? Email skapos@politico.com
| | THE NATIONAL TAKE | | — THE FIFTY: Thousands mistakenly lose Medicaid in Arkansas: Is this America’s future? POLITICO’s Megan Messerly reports — The Senate GOP’s quiet but mighty Trump skeptics, by POLITICO’s Burgess Everett — McCarthy’s conservative rebels struggle with next steps, by POLITICO’s Jordain Carney and Sarah Ferris
| | TRANSITIONS | | — Chico Tillmon has joined the University of Chicago Crime Lab to serve as director of the Community Violence Intervention Leadership Academy. Most recently, Tillmon was executive director of Heartland Alliance’s READI National Center for Safer Communities. — Yolanda Joe has returned to writing novels and consulting after spending the last three-plus years handling strategic comms, speech writing and social media in the lieutenant governor’s office. She’s working on her 10th book.
| | | TRIVIA | | | TUESDAY’s ANSWER: Congrats to Jim Strickler for correctly answering that Bradley University’s mascot is named Kaboom after a pyrotechnics mishap. TODAY’s QUESTION: Who sang the "Eisenhower Blues"? Email skapos@politico.com
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