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* Didn’t work for Vallas, so will it work for Davis?…
WHAT: Former Secretary of State Jesse White will endorse Congressman Danny K. Davis for reelection to the 7th Congressional District.
WHO:Congressman Danny K. Davis
Former Secretary of State Jesse White
Supporters
WHEN: Thursday, August 17, 2023 at 1:00 p.m. cst
LOCATION: Blessed Sacrament Youth Center, 3600 W. Cermak, Chicago
* The Democrats threw out a lot of red meat yesterday, and the Republicans did it today. One example…
McCombie says that Welch wants to expand Dems House majority from 78 to 84 seats. Plausible given the gerrymandered map + fundraising challenges for Republicans. Though acknowledging it’ll be a “challenging” cycle, she says “bring it on.” #twill https://t.co/kk39om1iF7
— Brenden Moore (@brendenmoore13) August 17, 2023
Here’s a clip…
* The Director’s Lawn on the Illinois State Fairgrounds has a problem. The area in front of the stage is in direct sunlight, so folks are content to stand or sit in the cool shady breeze. Both Governor’s Day and Republican Day had good-sized crowds, but you’d never know it because people don’t want to sit in the sun. Maybe the two parties need better crowd wranglers, but maybe also the seating could be made more comfortable for the people who schlep themselves to the events. Here’s Governor’s Day…
Republican day…
This was a problem even before they rearranged the Director’s Lawn to move the stage far away from the road (and potential protesters). But it was quite noticeable this year.
* Interesting…
With the departure/move of Sens. Pacione-Zayas and Van Pelt and Reps. Collins, Hurley, and Robinson, here's what the ol' ILGA tenure chart looks like.
Notably, your average Senate Republican has now served longer than the average member of any other caucus. pic.twitter.com/KaqP8m5g7O
— John Amdor (@JohnAmdor) August 16, 2023
* Press release…
Attorney General Kwame Raoul called for immediate action from the federal Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to grant work authorization permits for immigrants who have been allowed to enter and remain in the United States temporarily.
Many new arrivals have been “paroled” into the United States, meaning that they are legally allowed in the country while their request for admission is reviewed. Those who have been granted parole are immediately eligible for work authorization, but processing delays have left many newcomers unable to support themselves and their families. This has also placed an increasing and unsustainable burden on states that offer support services to ensure these new arrivals do not go without food, shelter, education and medical care. Raoul joined a coalition of 19 state attorneys general in sending a letter to DHS Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas calling for immediate action to ensure work authorization for new arrivals.
“People who come to America and are authorized to work should not face long wait times and burdensome bureaucratic hurdles,” Raoul said. “Giving immigrants the chance to work helps relieve overburdened safety net resources and provides them an opportunity to contribute to the country in which they have sought refuge.”
Processing delays have left many new arrivals eager to find employment waiting for ten months or more for work permits. Wait times are particularly long for those who require a fee waiver, as they cannot submit their applications online. Of those immigrants who have managed to secure employment authorization, many have lost their jobs due to the expiration of their work permits while renewal applications are pending.
Specifically, Raoul and the attorneys general are urging DHS to:
Grant work authorization upon issuance of parole, or allow parolees who have applied for work authorization to work while those applications are pending.
Address inconsistent lengths of parole and streamline renewal.
Automatically renew work authorization permits whenever parole or other immigration status is renewed, like the process for Temporary Protected Status.
Make work authorization applications with a fee waiver available online to streamline and expedite processes.
* Blasts from the past…
Bailey has finally arrived. pic.twitter.com/siD67cVeXm
— Capitol Fax (@capitolfax) August 17, 2023
* And…
He’s back: @DarrenBaileyIL was at the State Fair, though not part of the speaking program. Most Republicans didn’t want to talk Trump today, but Bailey said he’s seeking his endorsement over @BostForCongress. @SpeakerMcCarthy is fundraising downtown for Bost today #twill pic.twitter.com/eVpXMgvV2h
— Ben Szalinski (@BenSzalinski) August 17, 2023
* Isabel’s roundup…
* Tribune | CPD union pushes to remove 22 serious disciplinary cases from police board’s docket: The union’s request to move the cases was made days after an arbitrator ruled that CPD officers facing serious discipline should have a choice as to whether their cases are decided by the nine-person police board or by an outside third party.
* CST Editorial Board | Lawyers should be present when police interrogate minors: Research shows that 90% of children taken into custody waive their Miranda rights. Or, they might decline an attorney, as a 15-year-old boy did before confessing to a shooting he didn’t commit in Waukegan.
* Center Square | Illinois quick hits: State investigates cluster of Legionnaires’ disease cases; Funeral set for migrant toddler; University of Chicago settles tuition-fixing lawsuit: The Illinois Department of Public Health is investigating a cluster of three Legionnaires’ disease cases. All three cases reside in Findlay and reported illness onset dates between July 30 and August 4. People at increased risk of Legionnaires’ disease are those 50 years of age or older, or those who have certain risk factors such as being a current or former smoker, having a chronic disease, or having a weakened immune system. There have been 215 confirmed cases in Illinois so far this year.
* Daily Herald | Kane County Democrats succeed in push for union labor in county construction projects: Trade unions have a near-monopoly on those apprenticeship programs, meaning any county construction contract worth more than $30,000 must use union workers starting in 2024.
* Illinois Times | CO2 pipeline stalled in Sangamon County: The Republican-controlled board voted unanimously on Aug. 8 to enact a moratorium through Dec. 31 on issuing any permits for future underground storage of CO2 from the proposed CO2 pipeline through the county.
* WICS | Aim high grant program: A bipartisan effort to retain Illinois’ brightest students becomes permanent law: Signed into law by Governor Pritzker, House Bill 301 will now officially make the aim high grant program permanent. “Really, it’s great because it helps kids, it helps families, parents, you know, and most importantly we want these kids to stay in Illinois, want them to invest in Illinois graduate you know work here spend their money here and it’s just a great program to try to help keep the best and brightest in Illinois,” said Senator Chapin Rose (R-Mahomet).
* Crain’s | Loop landlord files for bankruptcy in potential delay for office-to-residential conversion: The maneuver could delay a $178 million plan from a pair of local developers aiming to convert Tadros’ property into 247 apartments, one of five projects Chicago planning officials selected earlier this year for further review as part of the city’s LaSalle Street Reimagined initiative.
* SJ-R | Alderman hopes modifications for cannabis-related businesses can spur minority ownership: The resolution would lower the setbacks for such businesses operating in proximity to schools, houses of worship and residential areas. The current setback is 1,500 feet, but the resolution would lower it to 1,000 feet. The setback for businesses that grow cannabis will remain at 1,500 feet.
* Crain‘s | Citadel acquires Yellow debt owned by Apollo, other lenders : An affiliate of Ken Griffin’s Citadel has acquired roughly $485 million in Yellow Corp. debt previously owned by Apollo Global Management Inc. and other senior lenders to the bankrupt trucking firm, according to a person familiar with the matter.
* WBEZ | What to know about Chicago’s Air and Water Show: For the first time since 2018, the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds will headline the show, along with the U.S. Army Parachute Team Golden Knights.
* Tribune | Chicago Air and Water Show 2023: Lineup, schedule, accessibility and where to watch US Air Force Thunderbirds: Just a few generations ago, flying was a marvel to most Chicagoans. They caught “aviationitis” and loved to watch fantastical flying machines soar over the lakefront. That love affair continued to 1959 when water skiers, games and a diving competition filled the lineup for the city’s first air and water show, which was a celebration for kids in the Chicago Park District’s day camp program. It was produced for just $88.
* Block Club | Here’s How West Siders Can Apply For Federal Flood Assistance: For those who suffered damage to their home and have insurance for their home or apartment, FEMA asks that those residents first file a claim with their insurance provider. Residents who did suffer damage and do not have insurance or have under-insured losses can contact FEMA to register for assistance, according to the federal agency.
* Daily Herald | Why the Northern Illinois Food Bank has not seen demand subside since pandemic: Volunteerism has about doubled since the operation relocated from Park City and nearly tripled in size at a repurposed building in a business park just east of Interstate 94 at Route 176.
* AG News | Governor’s sale of Champions brings in more than $280,000 for Illinois Ag Youth: Governor JB Pritzker and First Lady MK Pritzker had the winning bid on the Grand Champion Steer for the 4th year in a row at $105,000 which tied the record the First Lady set in 2021. The steer will be donated to Feeding Illinois and sent to food banks across the state.
* SJ-R | Even minus bidding, grand champion steer ties record price; ‘It’s an incredible feeling’: “It was always a dream, to have the grand champion steer and walk in the Parade of Champions,” admitted Ellerbrock, 16, of Atkinston, Illinois. “I didn’t know if I would get that goal accomplished but it was always in the thoughts, and I was hoping to get there one day.
posted by Rich Miller
Thursday, Aug 17, 23 @ 2:26 pm
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I’m not Jesus, but I think Con. Davis is safe.
Comment by Three Dimensional Checkers Thursday, Aug 17, 23 @ 2:31 pm
Springfield has lots of parking but no shade.
Comment by Skeptic Thursday, Aug 17, 23 @ 2:43 pm
And people whine that the Democrats don’t want to include the Republicans on anything. I know that this is a political show on these days but to specifically bad mouth the Speaker? I’m sure he has pretty thick skin. But I wouldn’t be bending over backwards to work with McCombie.
Comment by Demoralized Thursday, Aug 17, 23 @ 2:44 pm
Pretty odd line about Welch from McCombie. Do Republicans really care whether House Dems or Senate Dems have more influence on the budget? Do voters?
It kinda seems like that line was for an audience of Democratic House members more than anyone else. Maybe it’s a heavyhanded attempt to cause trouble in the caucus, or she just wants to get under Welch’s skin. Likely a waste of breath either way.
Comment by vern Thursday, Aug 17, 23 @ 2:46 pm
“As Republicans have their day at the Fair, failed Governor candidate Darren Bailey checks out a life size Ken doll exhibit for the new Barbie movie.”
Comment by fs Thursday, Aug 17, 23 @ 2:56 pm
==Didn’t work for Vallas, so will it work for Davis?==
Is Davis in the kind of race that Vallas was? This may be a way for White to polish his credibility after that disaster in the mayor’s race.
Comment by Socially DIstant Watcher Thursday, Aug 17, 23 @ 2:56 pm
That Sullivan sure knows how to signal the cult.
If the ILGOP won’t talk Trump, that means they won’t condemn Trump.
Plus, if the GOP runs on the - John Lopez - platform everywhere, Welch might get to 84?
Comment by Oswego Willy Thursday, Aug 17, 23 @ 3:03 pm
=== Is Davis in the kind of race===
I assume Danny has the JW demographic already locked up
Comment by Rich Miller Thursday, Aug 17, 23 @ 3:08 pm
This could be your ILGOP platform;
===Roe v Wade = GONE
Affirmative Action = GONE
Student Loan Forgiveness = GONE
Constitutional Carry = SECURED
Business Religious Freedom = SECURED===
Vote accordingly.
But, dey ain’t talkin’ this, dey want it all about El-An-Oi.
Good luck with that
Comment by Oswego Willy Thursday, Aug 17, 23 @ 3:11 pm
Also, is it me, or merely a coincidence… and in politics there’s a lot of coincidences…
That sigh about “working families” on that podium and that jobs report… seems like that is counter-programming, and tasty trolling, no?
Comment by Oswego Willy Thursday, Aug 17, 23 @ 3:14 pm
== “session was complete chaos. And for the first time in decades, the ”(House) Democrats didn’t have the capability to negotiate and navigate the budget and they gave up control to the Senate Democrats.” ==
Not sure if that’s true, but I do know you’re not gonna move votes in a contested House race by highlighting inside-Springfield parliamentary intrigue. I guess the HGOP is so accustomed to attacking whomever the speaker is it’s hard to come up with a new shtick.
Comment by Telly Thursday, Aug 17, 23 @ 3:17 pm
If anyone can help the House Dems get to 84 seats, the inept Republicans can. Bring it on indeed.
Comment by Pot calling kettle Thursday, Aug 17, 23 @ 3:57 pm
===Plausible given the gerrymandered map===
this is the second time I’ve seen that charge leveled casually by the working press in this blog today. I don’t recall a federal court requiring Illinois to redraw its map. Brendan Moore is thinking of Mississippi.
Comment by West Sider Thursday, Aug 17, 23 @ 4:12 pm
-Affirmative Action = GONE-
Has anyone seeing any Illinois centric polling on the recent U.S. Supreme Court decision?
Comment by Steve Thursday, Aug 17, 23 @ 4:30 pm
As if McCombie has any votes to bring to the table, neither she nor her caucus have ever put any votes on a budget, I am pretty sure they brag about it. Why bother with them, for most part they are looking for content on their FB page not governing.
Comment by Annon3 Thursday, Aug 17, 23 @ 4:31 pm
McCombie’s speech today was similar to her Inauguration Day speech and end of session speech, unhinged. She sounded like a one term Leader today. Attacking Welch at a Republican Day speech makes no sense. Many of her members I hear privately work with the guy. Maybe she should try it too.
Comment by Capitol Observer Thursday, Aug 17, 23 @ 4:39 pm
Of course it is FOX that is interviewing Beetle Bailey at the Fair…
Comment by Countrygirl Thursday, Aug 17, 23 @ 4:59 pm
Maybe if both sides of McCombie’s mouth communicated ahead of time, she wouldn’t constantly be speaking out of both sides of it.
“I say to Speak Welch, Bring it on”.
Something tells me this statement is going to age badly for her.
Comment by TheInvisibleMan Thursday, Aug 17, 23 @ 5:04 pm
Requirement for Aim High Illinois: “Demonstrate financial need, with a household income no greater than 6 times the poverty guideline established by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services”
Family of 4 would be $180K. Probably not gonna do much to keep kids in state.
Comment by Old IL Dude Thursday, Aug 17, 23 @ 5:06 pm
I have been present for small group meetings with McCombie. She strikes me as mailing it in at this point with the ilgop standard talking points.
Rather than working hard at being part of the process and building credit so that the ilgop can have a voice, she just goes back to lane insults.
Toni- some advice…spend less time in the tanning bed and spa and more time trying to actually accomplish something for once.
Comment by JS Mill Thursday, Aug 17, 23 @ 6:10 pm
===Plausible given the gerrymandered map===
At this point, it’s not the map. Most (all?) of the remaining GOP House seats were drawn with a Republican majority and the Republicans have shown they can lose those as well.
Comment by Pot calling kettle Thursday, Aug 17, 23 @ 6:58 pm
- “Bring it on.” -
You show ‘em, Leader McCombie. When they only expand it to 81 you can claim victory and go back to doing nothing.
Comment by Excitable Boy Thursday, Aug 17, 23 @ 7:17 pm