| | | | |  | | By Shia Kapos | | Presented by |  | | | Happy Monday, Illinois. We’re all holding our breath after Iran’s aerial assault. The White House message to Israel: Stop and think, via POLITICO. SCOOP: Democrats from across the country are visiting Chicago this week to get the lay of the land ahead of the Democratic National Convention in August. In town: Jaime Harrison, Minyon Moore and leaders from every state.
|  | TOP TALKER | | The war in the Middle East, which has already become a huge wedge issue among Democrats in Chicago, saw tensions escalate over the weekend. Here’s what happened: Just after Iran launched an attack on Israel, some 400 pro-Palestinian protesters in Chicago broke out in cheers and chanted “Hands off Iran!” The group was gathered for a daylong session focused on preparing for the Democratic National Convention. Many of the participants were focused on supporting abortion rights, immigrant rights and labor issues, but it’s support for Palestinians amid the attacks on Gaza that are fueling the planned protests at the convention. Among those speaking at the event: Ald. Byron Sigcho-Lopez, who took heat recently for addressing a group in front of a burned American flag. Tension in City Hall: Mayor Brandon Johnson was rebuffed by Jewish elected officials whom he invited to a round-table discussion about antisemitism. Here’s why: Ald. Debra Silverstein, the only Jewish member of the City Council, state Sen. Sara Feigenholtz and state Rep. Bob Morgan declined Johnson’s invitation, citing his “tie-breaking vote on a one-sided and biased ceasefire resolution despite the 136 innocent hostages still in terrorist captivity and Hama continuing to plot the destruction of Israel.” The lawmakers also take issue with Johnson’s “silence” as Jewish students have faced “intimidation” while at the same time praising other students who walked out of schools chanting “antisemitic” phrases. Their full letter is here. The letter got pushback from the left-leaning Jewish Voice for Peace-Chicago, which said the Jewish leaders’ are showing “a failure of leadership.” Read it here. Reverberations in D.C., too: Congresswoman Delia Ramirez spoke out in support of a ceasefire. Her speech is here. RELATED Iran’s attack seems like it was designed to fail. So what comes next? Michael Hirsh writes for POLITICO Iran confrontation poses potential new risks for US troops, by POLITICO’s Lara Seligman and Paul McLeary
| | THE BUZZ | | FIRST IN PLAYBOOK: Political reporter Paris Schutz is headed to Fox Chicago, where he’ll be a political correspondent and anchor for a new weekly political talk show. Schutz just wrapped up a stellar career at WTTW, where he started as an intern and worked his way up to co-hosting Chicago Tonight and reporting on politics across the state. He bid farewell to WTTW viewers Friday on “Week in Review.” He’ll join Fox 32 in time for the ramp-up of the political season. The station has been short a political reporter since longtime journalist Mike Flannery retired last June. If you are Minyon Moore, Playbook would like to hear from you. Email skapos@politico.com
| | | | A message from Capture Jobs Now: Labor, business and agricultural leaders are uniting behind landmark legislation to advance carbon capture and storage (CCS) in Illinois. As states compete for investment, Illinois must seize the opportunity to provide clear policies to allow for successful CCS project development. CCS can help Illinois reduce greenhouse gases while adding jobs and boosting the economy. We can’t wait – let’s capture jobs now and advance our clean energy economy. | | | | | WHERE'S JB | | At the Governor's Office at 10 a.m. to address medical debt relief legislation — At G&W Electric Co. in Bolingbrook at noon to celebrate the state’s largest commercial solar installation.
| | WHERE's BRANDON | | No official public events.
| | Where's Toni | | At the Governor’s Office at 10 a.m. to address medical debt relief. Have a tip, suggestion, birthday, new job or (heaven forbid) a complaint? Email skapos@politico.com
| | | | 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. | | | | | | | IN MEMORIAM | | REMEMBERING KAREN: Karen Yarbrough’s fearlessness in public life shined through in eulogies by her friends and colleagues who spoke at her memorial service Sunday. Gov. JB Pritzker described her this way: “Compassionate, determined, undaunted. She knew that the most important things … had critics and enemies that would tear you down along the road to success.” Carol Mosely Braun, the former U.S. senator and ambassador, reflected on Yarbrough’s lament that Black women often faced scrutiny that escaped white men in politics. Sen. Dick Durbin remembered her “whirlwind of energy.” And Sen. Tammy Duckworth and Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton praised her for lifting up women. Spotted: Along with her family and friends, other high-profile names in the room included the Rev. Jesse Jackson, Congresswoman Robin Kelly, Congressman Danny Davis, Illinois Atty. Gen. Kwame Raoul, Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle, Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias, Mayor Brandon Johnson, Cook County State’s Attorney Kim Foxx, Cook County Clerk of the Court Iris Martinez and numerous state lawmakers and city council members. The Tribune has a full report and photos, by Christy Gutowski and Eileen T. Meslar. ... And here’s the Sun-Times’ story package by Emmanuel Camarillo and Ashlee Rezin.
| | THE STATEWIDES | | — New name for Starved Rock State Park? State officials ‘willing to open discussions’: “Leaders at the Illinois Department of Natural Resources said this week there are “no immediate plans” to rebrand Starved Rock State Park in La Salle County, but officials are open to discussing a potential name change if Native American groups push for it,” by the Sun-Times’ Mitchell Armentrout. — Lockport Alderman Patrick Sheehan will take over the seat vacated by Tim Ozinga, by the Patch’s Lauren Trout. Pics! — POT-POURRI: Lawmakers, cannabis industry calls for ban on ‘delta-8’ and other psychoactive hemp products, by Capitol News’ Hannah Meisel — Illinois Senate passes bill creating Department of Early Childhood, by WAND TV’s Mike Miletich — As state continues to inventory lead pipes, full replacement deadlines are decades away, by Capitol News’ Cole Longcor
| | HIGHER-ED | | — SIU System receives national award for advancing anti-racism, diversity, equity, and inclusion: “Sheila Caldwell, SIU System vice president of anti-racism, diversity, equity and inclusion announced at SIU'S board of trustees meeting they've been invited to present about ADEI all over the country including D.C., Los Angeles, Dallas and Boston,” by WSIL TV’s Waylin Walls Parker.
| | | | A message from Capture Jobs Now:   | | | | | CHICAGO | | — Top cop unveils ‘four-pillar plan’ to address citywide robberies and car thefts: “Police officials joined Mayor Brandon Johnson and Ald. Pat Dowell (3rd) to announce the plan, which utilizes technology, focus missions, public engagement and accountability,” by the Sun-Times’ Mohammad Samra. — Mayor is among those mourning 9-year-old killed in Back of the Yards mass attack, by the Sun-Times’ Kaitlin Washburn and Matthew Hendrickson — Cops who shot at Dexter Reed had history of traffic stops that drivers say were unwarranted, new docs show, by the Block Club’s Kelly Bauer and Mack Liederman. — Chicago's Chinatown to get its first DMV, a ‘one stop shop' facility, via NBC 5
| | BUSINESS OF POLITICS | | — SPOTTED: More than 100 people attended the launch of Q FORCE Midwest Action Group over the weekend. The Chicago-based group was formed to recruit "at least 500 LGBTQIA+ and allied 'Superhero' volunteers” to increase turnout for Democratic candidates in the battleground states of Michigan and Wisconsin. Among the speakers: State Sen. Mike Simmons, state Rep. Kelly Cassidy, Ald. Maria Hadden, MWRD Commissioner Precious Brady-Davis and former state Rep. Greg Harris. More via Tracy Baim for Windy City Times.
| | DAY IN COURT | | — Lawsuit accuses Dolton official of non-consensual sex with ‘blacked out’ village employee: “A Dolton village employee has named Mayor Tiffany Henyard, the village, Thornton Township and a village official in a lawsuit that accuses the village official of performing non-consensual sex with the employee after she had ‘blacked out’ during a May trip to Las Vegas led by the mayor,” by the Daily Southtown’s Hank Sanders. — Oberweis Dairy in North Aurora seeks bankruptcy protection for financial restructuring, by Fox 32’s Cody King
| | | | CONGRESS INSIDER: Congress has always been the cornerstone of POLITICO’s Washington coverage, and now we’re doubling down to ensure you have a complete picture of everything happening under the Capitol Dome, 24/7. Begin your day with Playbook AM, recharge at midday with our Playbook PM halftime report, and empower your evening convos with Huddle. Also, stay continuously updated with buzzy, real-time updates throughout the day via our new Inside Congress Live feature. Learn more and subscribe here. | | | | | | | Reader Digest | | We asked what graduation gift you cherish: Matthew Beaudet: “We were a working-class family. I got an Amazing Spider-Man #5 and a pizza party at Marie’s Pizza (an old 39th Ward gem). The comic cost around $25 and is now worth $2,500. Marie’s Pizza is still there for the memories, too.” Jim Dunne: “A double-door, top open tackle box from my dad.” Stephen Lyons: “When I graduated from Mather High School in 1973 I received a trophy from the school for four years of perfect attendance. It's the only trophy I have ever received.” Marilynn Miller: “Not a high school gift, but a grammar school gift came from my Uncle Bud, mom's only brother. It was an enamel pendant with a white background and a red rose.” Joe Platt: “My aunt gave me a bowling ball and bowling shoes, and I still use them 12 years later. My average is 151 in case anyone is wondering.” NEXT QUESTION: How have you been enjoying the recent spring weather?
| | THE NATIONAL TAKE | | — How a hush money scandal turned into a criminal case: The whirlwind history of People v. Trump, by POLITICO’s Erica Orden — How to pick a jury that can judge Donald Trump, by POLITICO’s Kyle Cheney — A porn star, a president and a publisher named Pecker: The key potential witnesses at Trump’s criminal trial, by POLITICO’s Erica Orden — ‘The 401(k) industry owns Congress’: How lawmakers quietly passed a $300 billion windfall to the wealthy, by POLITICO’s Benjamin Guggenheim
| | TRANSITIONS | | — Penelope P. Campbell joins the law firm of Croke Fairchild Duarte & Beres as a partner in the real estate division. She was a partner at Honigman. Prior to her law career, Campbell was a spokesperson for former Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White. — Kate Organ is now senior director of communications for Morreale Communication’s Transportation, Infrastructure and Mobility practice. She had led public relations efforts for TranSystems. — Molly Zupan has also joined Morreale’s Transportation, Infrastructure and Mobility team as deputy communications manager. She comes from Bohlin Group and had been director of economic development for Chicago’s 10th Ward. — Alex Ensign is now managing consultant for state and local government at Guidehouse. An alum of the Cook County President’s Office, Ensign was director of strategic alignment and innovation at the Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning.
| | | | A message from Capture Jobs Now: The Capture Jobs Now coalition is working to advance carbon capture & storage in Illinois to help meet the state’s goal of reducing greenhouse gases while also increasing economic development. The Climate and Landowner Protection Act (HB569/SB3311) is the collaborative result of a diverse array of stakeholders from labor, business and agriculture, and includes strong landowner protections, support for local first responders, and numerous safety and accountability provisions. The time is now – let’s capture jobs and advance our clean energy economy. | | | | | EVENTS | | — April 22: West Suburban Chamber of Commerce examines “State of Illinois Budget and the Impact to the Business Community.” Panelists: state Sen. John Curran, state Rep. La Shawn Ford, WTTW Political Reporter Amanda Vinicky and Illinois Chamber CEO Lou Sandoval. Details here — April 25: Northwest Side GOP Club is holding a fundraiser to build out its Get Out The Vote effort. The hybrid event is free. Details here — May 8: Andrea Zopp, a Chicago businesswoman and civic leader, and civic activist Lucy Ascoli will be honored at the Impact for Equity fundraising event May 8. Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul will speak. Details here
| | TRIVIA | | FRIDAY’s ANSWER: Congrats to Mimi Cowan, Andy Shaw and John Straus for correctly answering that William Le Baron Jenney’s 10-story Home Insurance Company Building was completed in 1885 and located on LaSalle Street between Adams and Monroe streets in Chicago. TODAY’s QUESTION: What confrontation erupted when the city of Chicago closed saloons on Sundays and raised the bar license fees?
| | HAPPY BIRTHDAY | | State Rep. Camille Lilly, former Illinois House Speaker Lee Daniels, former state Rep. Sheri Jesiel, former state Rep. Ron Wait, Illinois Environmental Council Climate Policy Director Dany Robles, Latino Caucus redistricting attorney Homero Tristan, Purple Strategies Senior Director Jamie Geller and political consultant Jaimey Sexton. -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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