It’s getting tense in Springfield

Presented by Capture Jobs Now: Shia Kapos' must-read rundown of political news in the Land of Lincoln

May 10, 2024 View in browser   By Shia Kapos Presented by  TGIF, Illinois. It’s 66 days to the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee and 101 days until the Democratic National Convention kicks off in Chicago. Time is flying. TOP TALKER SPEAKING OF COUNTDOWNS: With just two weeks left in the state legislative session, lawmakers made progress in getting key bills over the finish line. But Gov. JB Pritzker’s budget proposal still hasn’t been nailed down. State lawmakers are still hedging on the proposal that includes raising the tax rate paid by sportsbooks and continuing to cap the operating losses businesses can claim on their taxes. Pritzker is sending a message about what could happen if his budget doesn’t get through: state agencies will take the hit. Get out the paring knives: His office has called on state agencies to be ready to cut their budgets to help make up for lower-than-expected revenues if some of those tax proposals aren’t approved. From the memo: “As we continue to work with our General Assembly partners to pass our sixth consecutive balanced budget, it has become clear that opposition to proposed revenue is significant enough to direct agencies to prepare for the possibility of reductions to proposed spending,” Deputy Gov. Andy Manar wrote to agency directors. Here’s his full memo. Legislation that did pass: Measure to create new state agency for childhood services now on Pritzker’s desk: “The bill is part of Pritzker’s suite of initiatives aimed at enhancing early childhood services in Illinois. The governor has also pushed for greater preschool funding in order to make the state, in his words, ‘the best place to raise young children,’” by the Tribune’s Olivia Olander and Jeremy Gorner. Also in Springfield … Mayor Johnson meets with labor leaders on 2nd day in Springfield, continues push for state funds, by ABC 7’s Craig Wall Johnson’s budget requests weren’t just about Chicago Public Schools and the Bears. Here’s a memo with some more asks. THE BUZZ — ANNIVERSARY |The ups and downs of Mayor Brandon Johnson's roller coaster first year: “From endorsing a new Bears’ stadium to revoking the subminimum wage, Johnson’s critics and allies examine where he and the city are going,” by the Sun-Times’ Fran Spielman and WBEZ’s Mariah Woelfel and Tessa Weinberg. If you are Andy Manar, Playbook would like to hear from you. Email skapos@politico.com   A message from Capture Jobs Now: Illinois could miss its opportunity to establish climate leadership unless we act now on carbon capture technology. The Climate and Landowner Protection Act (HB569/SB3311) would help Illinois achieve its decarbonization targets, leverage federal funding and boost economic development. The bill is the collaborative result of stakeholders from labor, business and agriculture. Let’s capture jobs now with CCS.   WHERE'S JB No official public events. WHERE's BRANDON At Roosevelt University at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. for commencement ceremonies. Where's Toni No official public events. Have a tip, suggestion, birthday, new job or (heaven forbid) a complaint? Email  skapos@politico.com   THE GOLD STANDARD OF POLICY REPORTING & INTELLIGENCE: POLITICO has more than 500 journalists delivering unrivaled reporting and illuminating the policy and regulatory landscape for those who need to know what’s next. Throughout the election and the legislative and regulatory pushes that will follow, POLITICO Pro is indispensable to those who need to make informed decisions fast. The Pro platform dives deeper into critical and quickly evolving sectors and industries—finance, defense, technology, healthcare, energy—equipping policymakers and those who shape legislation and regulation with essential news and intelligence from the world’s best politics and policy journalists. Our newsroom is deeper, more experienced, and better sourced than any other—with teams embedded in the world’s most active legislative and regulatory power centers. From Brussels to Washington, New York to London, Sacramento to Paris, we bring subscribers inside the conversations that determine policy outcomes and the future of industries, providing insight that cannot be found anywhere else. Get the premier news and policy intelligence service, SUBSCRIBE TO POLITICO PRO TODAY.     CONVENTION ZONE — COLUMN: Between protests and a rookie mayor, is Chicago ready for the DNC? “As Democrats plan their convention, they’ll have to address the elephant in the room: How to mitigate the threat of disruptions and work with a rookie mayor who unabashedly sympathizes with the protesters,” by POLITICO’s Jonathan Martin. — SCOOP: Secret Service building secret Democratic convention communications center in southern suburb: “The outpost will be the central hub for about 60 agencies involved in designing or implementing convention security plans. Nearly 150 workstations are being built for representatives of military, police, fire, emergency management entities, transportation departments, communication companies and the Secret Service,” reports the Sun-Times’ Lynn Sweet. BUSINESS OF POLITICS Illinois AG Kwame Raoul sues company for publishing voters’ personal data: “Raoul’s legal move against Local Government Information Services (LGIS) accuses the company of publishing sensitive personal data that could subject voters across Illinois to identity theft,” by WBEZ’s Dave McKinney. You remember LGIS: “LGIS was incorporated in Illinois in 2016 and was at least partly owned then by Dan Proft, a Florida-based political strategist who once ran as a Republican candidate for Illinois governor, the filing said,” via McKinney’s story. MEDIA MATTERS — They’re back: “Illinois Lawmakers,” which stopped airing a year ago, is returning tonight on some commercial broadcast TV and radio outlets. You can also watch it here. New home: The show, which debuted in 1986, is now operating under Capitol News Illinois’ growing brand. The nonprofit, independent news outlet covers state government. It’s work is a staple in Playbook and is published in newspapers across the state. Capitol News has also stepped up its broadcasting work. Tonight’s lineup has Capitol News’ Editor-in-Chief Jerry Nowicki joining longtime “Illinois Lawmakers” host Jak Tichenor and guests: Senate Majority Caucus Appropriations Leader Elgie Sims, House Deputy Republican Leader Norine Hammond, Senate Deputy Republican Leader Sue Rezin and House Assistant Majority Leader Jay Hoffman. THE STATEWIDES — Illinois Domestic Violence Hotline deluged with calls, hindered by lack of shelter beds: “In 2023, the Illinois Domestic Violence Hotline received a record-high 17,972 contacts for requests for shelter, up 45 percent from 2022. But advocates say the state is not equipped to meet the increased demand,” by the Sun-Times’ Sophie Sherry. — Small-business boost: The state of Illinois awarded $1.7 million in grant funding to 40 small and mid-sized manufacturers across the state through the Made in Illinois Grant Program. Here’s the full list.   A message from Capture Jobs Now:   CHICAGO — CHA residents rip CEO at hearing: ‘We need something much better than this’: “Resident leaders and even a member of the Chicago Housing Authority board called for CEO Tracey Scott to go, but some alderpeople praised “progress” at the agency,” by the Block Club’s Rachel Hinton and Mick Dumke. — For first time in 98 years, the Original Rainbow Cone has new flavors, by the Sun-Times’ Kade Heather — Comedian Fortune Feimster to serve as grand marshal for Chicago Pride Parade, by the Sun-Times’ Isabel Funk COOK COUNTY AND COLLARS — Wheaton residents call for pedestrian traffic light on Roosevelt Road, by the Daily Herald’s Marni Pyke — DuPage Water Commission buys Northbrook golf course for $80 million, by the Daily Herald’s Katlyn Smith — Lisle police chief out following employee complaint, by the Daily Herald’s Alicia Fabbre   DON’T MISS POLITICO’S ENERGY SUMMIT: The future of energy faces a crossroads in 2024 as policymakers and industry leaders shape new rules, investments and technologies. Join POLITICO’s Energy Summit on June 5 as we convene top voices to examine the shifting global policy environment in a year of major elections in the U.S. and around the world. POLITICO will examine how governments are writing and rewriting new rules for the energy future and America’s own role as a major exporter. REGISTER HERE.     Reader Digest We asked how far you’re willing to drive for cheaper gas: Charles Keller: “Any Costco or Sam's Club that's out of the city or border cities. Costco on Meacham in Schaumburg is my go-to. It’s 25 miles from home but on the way to work.” Michael Lieber: “About 10-15 miles. Indeed, after a hearing in Waukegan today, I drove across the border into the Cheesehead State and got gas for $3.45/gal. in Pleasant Prairie.” Omari Prince: “I constantly drive to Hammond, Indiana, for cheaper gas.” NEXT QUESTION: How do you incorporate fun and memorials in your Memorial Day weekend plans? THE NATIONAL TAKE — An angry Trump gathers allies to push against Stormy Daniels, by POLITICO’s Meridith McGraw and Alex Isenstadt — ‘We would need to make choices’: Why Biden is threatening Israel now, by POLITICO’s Alexander Ward — Senate passes five-year FAA bill, by POLITICO’s Oriana Pawlyk and Chris Marquette IN MEMORIAM — Barry Romo, anti-war Vietnam veteran and Logan Square activist, dies at 76. Two memorial stories are here by the Block Club and The Washington Post.   A message from Capture Jobs Now: The Capture Jobs Now coalition is working to unlock three critical climate leadership opportunities by advancing carbon capture in the Climate and Landowner Protection Act (HB569/SB3311): Help Illinois achieve its decarbonization targets and build a clean energy economy by 2050.   Take advantage of $12 billion+ in available federal funding for states and companies seeking to use CCS technology to reduce their emissions. Sustain existing industries and enable new ones, including ethanol, cement and steel manufacturing, sustainable aviation fuel and hydrogen. The time is now – let’s capture jobs and advance our clean energy economy.   TRIVIA THURSDAY’s ANSWER: Congrats to Colby Huff for correctly answering that "Old Hoss" Radbourn is the Bloomington Hall of Fame pitcher with the all-time record for most wins in a single season. TODAY’s QUESTION: What summertime treat got its name in Evanston? HAPPY BIRTHDAY Today: Du Quoin Mayor Josh Downs, Illinois Senate Majority Leader Kimberly Lightford, former state Rep. John Bradley, former state Senate candidate Dr. Dave Nayak, retired Cook County Judge Gloria Coco, policy expert Katharine Eastvold, media relations expert John Gorman, political strategist Adam Gunther and marketing pro Erik Curren. Saturday: Illinois Senate Dems comms specialist Natalie Bak, Planned Parenthood of Illinois CEO Jennifer Welch, City Colleges Technology Support Director Steve Saba, researcher and retired law library director Scott Burgh and Georgetown adjunct professor Sam Mulopulos. Sunday: State Rep. Kam Buckner, Clark Hill senior counsel and former Ald. Latasha Thomas, Illinois Senate Dems Deputy Comms Director Adrianna Pitrelli and Yale MBA candidate Emily Harwell. -30-   Follow us on Twitter Shia Kapos @shiakapos   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

To change your alert settings, please log in at https://login.politico.com/?redirect=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.politico.com/settings This email was sent to rouf@idiot.cloudns.cc by: POLITICO, LLC 1000 Wilson Blvd. Arlington, VA, 22209, USA Unsubscribe | Privacy Policy | Terms of Service