* This would be hilarious if true…
In a striking bit of political theater, Gov. J.B. Pritzker today invited Rahm Emanuel to the ribbon cutting for a Black-owned industrial facility the former mayor helped get started in the North Lawndale neighborhood.
The new mayor, Lori Lightfoot, wasn’t there, even though she earlier in the day announced her own economic development project in the same North Lawndale neighborhood, without Pritzker in attendance.
I checked with the governor’s office earlier about Emanuel and was told, “The business owners invited him,” because the former mayor, “was an early supporter of the project.”
* But, yeah, MAA is right…
Although, I’m not sure I would call a mayor a top state elected official.
* Something to do, I suppose…
The ongoing energy bill talks and the June 28th primary are combining to mess with my brain. I can’t schedule a summer vacation, people are buying blog ads and campaigning hasn’t really begun for much of anything.
* Anyway, what were we talking about? Oh, yeah…
The Will Group, which will operate the facility, known as the K-Town Business Development Centre, received a $500,000 state grant under a program that helps minority-owned startup businesses access capital. The 60,000-square-foot manufacturing and warehousing center at 4647 W. Polk will specialize in making and distributing LED fixtures used on city street lights.
When further phases are completed, the project will involve a total $20 million investment and create about 100 jobs in a neighborhood that certainly can use them, said Stephen David, founder and chairman of the Will Group. “We look forward to increasing opportunities for small businesses and workers alike and setting into motion a well-deserved investment for this community.”
- Roadrager - Monday, Jun 28, 21 @ 3:31 pm:
Oh, JB is going to get such an e-mail.
- Blue Dog - Monday, Jun 28, 21 @ 3:33 pm:
This mayor is quite interesting.
Rich. How’s the boat running?
- ArchPundit - Monday, Jun 28, 21 @ 3:36 pm:
At this point, what other electeds does the Mayor get along with?
- Oswego Willy - Monday, Jun 28, 21 @ 3:37 pm:
The mayor, any mayor, is down the way from the governor.
The mayor needs allies, the governor can work the mayor or not, Chicago’s mayor doesn’t figure in any plans. Last session proved that all too well.
- City Zen - Monday, Jun 28, 21 @ 3:49 pm:
==Polk will specialize in making and distributing LED fixtures used on city street lights==
Are these the lights that make side streets glow like a biology lab?
- Shield - Monday, Jun 28, 21 @ 3:57 pm:
- ArchPundit - Monday, Jun 28, 21 @ 3:36 pm:
She gets along with everyone she hasn’t met.
- Norseman - Monday, Jun 28, 21 @ 3:58 pm:
Mayor, Amazon has “How to Win Friends and Influence People” for sale for $13.62.
- Ducky LaMoore - Monday, Jun 28, 21 @ 4:01 pm:
I don’t get it. Do people expect the mayor and the governor to walk around holding hands like Bush and the Saudis?
- Oswego Willy - Monday, Jun 28, 21 @ 4:04 pm:
When Rahm is more acceptable to share a stage…
- Amallia - Monday, Jun 28, 21 @ 4:05 pm:
my feminist radar is pretty good, so I’m tired of people telling me criticism of LL…especially with the yelling post council…. is sexist. nope.
- Oswego Willy - Monday, Jun 28, 21 @ 4:07 pm:
===Do people expect the mayor and the governor to walk around holding hands like Bush and the Saudis?===
I don’t. I do expect a working relationship that allows both to share a stage at any time.
They’re not equals, it is interesting that the mayor believes slighting a governor makes sense, and the governor knows slighting the mayor doesn’t hurt.
Just some afternoon drama, the math stays the same.
- DuPage Saint - Monday, Jun 28, 21 @ 4:07 pm:
@Ducky LaMoore. Maybe they should walk around holding hands. Worked well for both Bush and the Saudis. Not so much for the U S though
- Sox 59 - Monday, Jun 28, 21 @ 4:22 pm:
Roadrager might be right about the email JB might get. But he only needs to read the first sentence because it will just repeat itself 35 times. So that’s a time saver at least
- Anne - Monday, Jun 28, 21 @ 4:27 pm:
City Zen, those are the street lights that will save the City of Chicago $100 Million on their electricity bills in their first 10 years.
https://www.chicago.gov/city/en/depts/cdot/provdrs/traffic_signals_andstreetlights/news/2020/february/cdot-announces-installation-of-200k-energy-efficient-streetlight.html
- Pizza Man - Monday, Jun 28, 21 @ 4:31 pm:
“I told you not to sign those bills over by objections.” “Now, don’t come to Chicago anymore..!”
(reflection)….tick tock
“Oh, Mr. Governor, Mr. Pritzker, by the way…will you be veto the school board bill?”
- TinyDancer(FKASue) - Monday, Jun 28, 21 @ 5:12 pm:
I’ve actually been missing Rahm since they renamed the drive.
Never thought I’d ever say that, but I don’t think it would have ever made it to floor with Rahm in charge.
- low level - Monday, Jun 28, 21 @ 5:34 pm:
Lightfoot and the 5th Floor can’t even get this right? Amazing.
- City Guy - Monday, Jun 28, 21 @ 5:47 pm:
I wonder if it is just a reflection on issues with the schedulers. I could see them trying to arrange schedules and at a certain point, just giving up. It is not an easy job and not any easier if you boss yells at you for not scheduling office time.