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Jun 18, 2024 View in browser   By Shia Kapos Presented by  Good Tuesday morning, Illinois. Don’t forget your water bottle. PROGRAMIMNG NOTE: Illinois Playbook will be off Wednesday for Juneteenth, but will be back in your inbox on Thursday. TOP TALKER MIGRANT MOVES: The Chicago City Council’s Latino Caucus is pushing back at Mayor Brandon Johnson’s decision to evict families with children from city shelters as part of a 60-day stay policy. Manageability: The Latino aldermen say the city has the funding “capacity to house new arrivals” without enforcing evictions, according to a memo they released Monday. By the numbers: The aldermen say there’s no reason to evict new arrivals, given the City Council approved $70 million in funding along with $70 million from Cook County and $182 million from the state. Plenty of beds, too: The city has more than 11,000 beds available and currently, there are 7,000 people in shelters, according to Ald. Andre Vasquez, vice chair of the Latino Caucus. Revolving evictions: The mayor’s office has said migrants must leave the shelters after 60 days but can re-apply if beds are available. Aldermen call the repeated eviction process a “humiliating and traumatizing experience” for migrant families. Fifth Floor response: “The city continues to evaluate the shelter stay policies based on data, budget constraints and feedback from direct service providers,” according to a statement to Playbook. “Throughout this humanitarian crisis, Mayor Johnson has remained committed to helping asylum seekers on their path to resettlement by providing basic necessities and support services.” Along with ending the 60-day policy, the aldermen want the city to track and report the destinations for new arrivals who have been evicted and update the New Arrivals Mission Cost Dashboard about projected spending through the year. The Latino Caucus also wants information “on the City/State/County migrant mission plan” for the summer, including during the Democratic National Convention in August. RELATED: Biden to take sweeping election-year action shielding estimated 550,000 from deportation, by POLITICO’s Myah Ward THE BUZZ A NEW POLL has Democratic Congressman Eric Sorensen leading Republican challenger Joe McGraw in the competitive IL-17 District. By the numbers: Sorensen is at 44 percent to McGraw’s 35 percent, according to an internal poll from 1892 Polling for the National Republican Congressional Committee and McGraw’s campaign. POLITICO’s Morning Score by Madison Fernandez scooped the poll, which surveyed 400 likely voters June 8-12. The survey has a margin of error of +/- 4.9 percentage points. Bull’s eye: National Republicans are targeting Sorensen’s seat, which leans Democratic. As drawn today, IL-17 would have voted for President Joe Biden over Donald Trump by around 8 percentage points in 2020. If you are Joe McGraw, Playbook would like to hear from you. Email skapos@politico.com   A message from Synchrony: For Illinois small businesses, longevity requires exceeding customers’ changing needs and building loyalty. In this economy, providing flexible financing to consumers is critical to maintaining long-term loyalty so they can purchase products and services that matter to them. Financial services company Synchrony supports tens of thousands of small- and mid-sized businesses and health providers in Illinois and hundreds of thousands in the U.S. through consumer financing. Learn how Synchrony is helping businesses thrive in Illinois.   WHERE'S JB No official public events. WHERE's BRANDON At the Arie Crown Theater at 9:45 a.m. for the Chicago Fire Department swearing-in ceremony. 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.     SPOTLIGHT REVVING REPARATIONS: Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson signed an executive order Monday to establish a task force to develop a reparations plan for the city. From the Tribune’s Tribune’s Alice Yin: “It’s the latest step in his administration’s agenda focused on racial justice.” The move comes as the city celebrates Juneteenth, which the mayor marked Monday with a flag-raising at the Daley Center. In his remarks, Johnson said, the legacy of slavery “echoes” today. “We saw it when previous administrations sold off public assets. We saw the harm when previous administrations closed Black schools and shut down public housing. When they raided the pensions. These anti-Black, anti-business endeavors have caused tremendous harm and pain.” The executive order “is a pledge to shape the future of our city by confronting the legacy of inequity that has plagued Chicago for far too long,” the mayor said in a statement about the reparations measure. RELATED: Law Department veteran Carla Kupe tapped as city’s new chief equity officer, by WTTW’s Patty Wetli 2024 WATCH — FIRST IN PLAYBOOK: Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer will be in Winnetka today for a fundraiser for the Biden-Harris campaign. Details here — Trump to visit Racine today, just minutes south of ‘horrible city,’ by WTMJ-AM’s Vince Vitrano — Prospective candidates line up to enter Chicago’s elected school board race, by the Tribune’s Molly Morrow BUSINESS OF POLITICS — Mark Shaw was voted out as vice chair of the Illinois Republican State Central Committee on Monday. The group made the decision during an evening meeting after Shaw was accused of improperly voting as a delegate during last month’s state GOP convention and of challenging someone to a fight. Some background here   A message from Synchrony:   THE STATEWIDES — SCOOP: State Sen. Napoleon Harris III, who chairs the Illinois Senate Insurance Committee, has joined an insurance business venture: “Harris wouldn’t answer questions about how he came to be an investor in the company, whether that entailed putting in money and what sort of income he might make from the deal,” by the Sun-Times’ Robert Herguth. — Illinois’ ban on ‘bump stocks’ remains in place despite U.S. Supreme Court decision: “Illinois law is not affected by the decision,” a spokesperson for Attorney General Kwame Raoul said in a statement, by Capitol News Peter Hancock. — Springfield may delay vote on 3 a.m. liquor licenses, by Illinois Times’ Dean Olsen — Metro East residents also push for federal radioactive waste exposure compensation, by St. Louis Public Radio’s Will Bauer and Kelly Smits CHICAGO — Efforts to root out Chicago police extremism have 'fallen short’ of Mayor Johnson’s promises, watchdog says: “The inspector general’s office urged Johnson to create a task force aimed at “preventing, identifying, and eliminating extremist and anti-government activities and associations within CPD,’” by the Sun-Times’ Tom Schuba and WBEZ’s Dan Mihalopoulos. — Development near Lincoln Yards will test mayor’s resolve to take on a City Council custom called aldermanic prerogative: “City officials are pushing a residential development in Lincoln Park from Sterling Bay through the city’s zoning approval process this week in a move that could test the City Council’s willingness to approve a major project over the objection of their colleagues,” Ald. Scott Waguespack, who represents the area, by Crain’s Justin Laurence. — Ethics Chair Matt Martin renews push for public financing of campaigns, but only for City Council contests, by the Sun-Times’ Fran Spielman — Chicago’s Opportunity Index takes center stage in school budget drama, by Chalkbeat’s Mila Koumpilova — Ald. David Moore forced to abandon pledge to camp out in crime-ridden ward after narrowly missing gunfire, via Q&A on Fox News — Violence intervention at street level getting funding boost, by the Tribune’s Sam Charles — Violent Father's Day weekend in Chicago ends with at least 25 people shot in five hours early Monday, by the Sun-Times’ Sophie Sherry COOK COUNTY AND COLLARS — Elgin named ‘safest and most affordable' city in U.S. in new ranking, via NBC 5 — DuPage County launches construction equity program, by the Daily Herald’s Alicia Fabbre — Barrington village manager gets 12.5 percent pay hike, by the Daily Herald’s Steve Zalusky   JOIN US ON 6/26 FOR A TALK ON AMERICA’S SUPPLY CHAIN: From the energy grid to defense factories, America’s critical sites and services are a national priority. Keeping them up and running means staying ahead of the threat and protecting the supply chains that feed into them. POLITICO will convene U.S. leaders from agencies, Congress and the industry on June 26 to discuss the latest challenges and solutions for protecting the supply lines into America’s critical infrastructure. REGISTER HERE.     Reader Digest We asked what player made you want to watch the U.S. Open: Rob Christie: “I was pulling for Rory McIlroy, and my son was pulling for Bryson DeChambeau. Down to the final stroke and great for the game.” Charles Keller: “I watch for the course. The USGA is particularly evil in setting up Open courses. Pinehurst #2 was spectacular last week. Just look at Rory McIlroy’s putting on the back 9 Sunday. Awesome course.” Jim Lyons: “Rory McIlroy. He found a way to lose Sunday on the back nine.” Ed Mazur: “Ludvig Aberg of Sweden.” Ron Michelotti: “Patrick Cantlay who is still chasing that elusive major and finished third on Sunday.” Steve Smith: “I am of Swedish descent so I rooted for Ludvig Aberg.” NEXT QUESTION: Do you take the time to answer polling phone calls? Email skapos@politico.com KEEPING UP WITH THE DELEGATION — ‘We Are at a Crossroads’: Congressman Brad Schneider talks Israel-Hamas war, Gaza working group, via WTTW’s Amanda Vinicky THE NATIONAL TAKE — Why the Biden campaign finally decided to whack Trump on his New York verdict, by POLITICO’s Elena Schneider, Lauren Egan and Lisa Kashinsky — Trump ramps up debate prep: ‘Policy discussions’ instead of mock debate, by POLITICO’s Alex Isenstadt and Meridith McGraw — New Jersey AG charges Democratic power broker George Norcross in bombshell indictment, by POLITICO’s Dustin Racioppi and Daniel Han   A message from Synchrony: For Illinois small businesses, longevity hinges on adapting to customers’ changing needs and building long-term loyalty. Small businesses are the economy’s backbone. In this economy, it’s critical that small businesses offer affordable financing options to their consumers so they can purchase products and services that matter to them. It encourages long-term customer loyalty and contributes to a sustainable business. Financial services company Synchrony plays a critical role in the growth, stability and operations of tens of thousands of small- and mid-sized businesses and health providers in Illinois and hundreds of thousands in the U.S. For nearly 100 years, Synchrony has helped connect people in the community to get what they need through flexible financing options with merchant partners. Learn what it takes for small businesses to succeed and thrive in Illinois.   EVENTS — June 25: Ben Wikler, chair of the Wisconsin Democratic Party, headlines a kickoff party in Skokie for Operation Swing State, an effort to get Illinois Democrats to rally voters in Wisconsin and Michigan. Details here TRIVIA MONDAY’s ANSWER: Congrats to Stephen Sadin for correctly answering that Earl Bush once told the Chicago City Hall press corps that when covering Mayor Richard J. Daley report on “what he means, not what he says.” TODAY’s QUESTION: What was Slats Grobnik’s claim to fame? HAPPY BIRTHDAY Today: State Rep. Aaron Ortiz, former Ald. Solomon Gutstein, LITE Strategies CEO Litesa Wallace, TV news producer Lisa Barron, Beyond the Beltway radio host Bruce DuMont, Axion Analytical Laboratories’ Antigone Polite and journalist and former Better Government Association President Andy Shaw. Wednesday: Equality Illinois Director of Civic Engagement José “Che-Che” Wilson, entrepreneur Andrew Perlman and businesswoman Nina Mariano. -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

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