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Isabel’s afternoon roundup
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* Brendan Reilly for Cook County President… With her campaign failing to gain traction and voters hungry for change, Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle is getting increasingly desperate. Coming off a televised debate where she was “pushed off her typically measured script” according to the Chicago Tribune, Preckwinkle has now resorted to running ads [...]
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Pritzker-backed Super PAC goes negative on Krishnamoorthi: ‘Sold us out’
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Pritzker-backed Super PAC goes negative on Krishnamoorthi: ‘Sold us out’
* As we’ve already discussed today, Raja Krishnamoorthi is up with a negative TV ad about Juliana Stratton in the US Senate race. Press release from the group that has so far disclosed $5 million in contributions from Gov. JB Pritzker… Illinois Future PAC released a new television ad, Sold Us Out, making Raja [...]
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It’s just a bill
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It’s just a bill
* Tribune… With enrollment plunging at many of Illinois’ regional universities, state leaders are again pressing a sweeping overhaul of higher education funding — one that would steer more money to smaller campuses despite firm opposition from the state’s flagship system, the University of Illinois. The proposal, years in the making, stalled in the General Assembly last [...]
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Maybe these tech bros are onto something
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Maybe these tech bros are onto something
* This recent story in Fortune magazine started me thinking about the governor’s proposals to ban mobile phones in school classrooms and the “Children’s Social Media Safety Act”… YouTube cofounder Steve Chen said at a talk at the Stanford Graduate School of Business last year that he wouldn’t want his kids consuming only short-form content, noting [...]
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Rate some very different ads
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* Press release… Today, Ted Dabrowski, conservative candidate for governor, released new ads that will air on television, digital & social media platforms and radio. The spots hold the tandem of J.B. Pritzker & Brandon Johnson — and they are a tandem — accountable for both their anti-law-enforcement rhetoric and their shared, dismal public safety record. In [...]
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about 10 hours ago
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Raja unloads on Stratton with his first negative TV ad
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Raja unloads on Stratton with his first negative TV ad
* Press release… This weekend, voters learned about “Stratton’s history of receiving money from corporate owners and directors” and her “MAGA donor money,” according to reporting by the Chicago Sun-Times. Raja for Illinois’ new ad, “Caught,” lays it out clearly: while Stratton attacks, her own record tells a completely different story. The ad comes as “Stratton’s campaign [...]
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Indiana’s Bears offer ‘An absolute cornucopia of new taxes’
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Indiana’s Bears offer ‘An absolute cornucopia of new taxes’
* Text from a prominent subscriber over the weekend… New Indiana fiscal note dropped Friday night. An absolute cornucopia of new taxes. Admissions tax established. New one percent food and beverage tax in Lake and Porter County. New Lake County 5% hotel tax. Creation of special taxing district in Hammond that captures sales, use tax, and income [...]
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Keep Insurance Affordable
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[The following is a paid advertisement.] The Illinois General Assembly is considering legislation (HB 3799, SA 2 &3) that could make homeowners insurance unaffordable for many Illinoisans. The proposal would destabilize a healthy, competitive market, creating a regulatory framework that is more extreme than what exists in any other state. This will increase premiums and reduce competition. Our [...]
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About that $200 million for education
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About that $200 million for education
* My weekly syndicated newspaper column… As expected, we did not see a whole lot of spending increases in Gov. JB Pritzker’s state budget proposal last week. Last year, Pritzker said his budget limited discretionary spending to less than a 1 percent increase. The plan unveiled last week limits discretionary spending to less than a half a [...]
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HB 3799 Raises Premiums And Destabilizes A Stable Insurance Market
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HB 3799 Raises Premiums And Destabilizes A Stable Insurance Market
[The following is a paid advertisement.] Illinois’ competitive system protects consumers and keeps carriers investing here—let’s not break what works. Independent research shows slow, uncertain rate reviews push insurers out and costs up. HB 3799 was already defeated in Veto Session—keep it that way. Vote NO. Protect affordability. Vote NO on HB 3799.
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Biss launches TV ad against Fine after AIPAC attack
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Biss launches TV ad against Fine after AIPAC attack
* Super PAC attacks Biss … NEW - Dark money super PAC Elect Chicago Women goes negative on Daniel Biss in a new ad #IL09 pic.twitter.com/aqDtScISNl — Matthew Eadie (@mattheweadie22) February 21, 2026 * Biss goes after Sen. Laura Fine in his own ad. Press release… Today, Biss for Congress (IL-09) announced the release of “Not Standing With [...]
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RETAIL: Strengthening Communities Across Illinois
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RETAIL: Strengthening Communities Across Illinois
[The following is a paid advertisement.] At Internode Greenery & Home, owner Michele Arana-Bianchi is helping historic downtown Joliet bloom. Filled with lush, easy-care plants, artisan home goods, and hands-on workshops, the shop is a colorful hub for connections and community. When visitors stop in, they can grow something beautiful. Retail generates $7.3 billion in income and [...]
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Isabel’s morning briefing
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Isabel’s morning briefing
* Subscribers know more. ICYMI: Meta begins $65 million election pick to advance AI agenda. New York Times… - Meta is preparing to spend $65 million this year to boost state politicians who are friendly to the artificial intelligence industry, beginning this week in Texas and Illinois, according to company representatives. - In Illinois, Making Our Tomorrow [...]
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* Etta James and Doctor John… I’d rather be a blind girl I genuinely love Black History Month, even it’s only 28 days. Anyway, this is an open thread.
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SUBSCRIBERS ONLY - Supplement to today’s edition and some campaign stuff
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* More from my interview with Comptroller Mendoza… Comptroller Susana Mendoza: I think that the controller should be independent of the governor’s office, no matter who the governor is and no matter who the controller is. It’s also the same reason why I’ve never taken money from the governor, and I don’t know if you’re even [...]
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Protected: SUBSCRIBERS ONLY - Today’s edition of Capitol Fax (use all CAPS in password)
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Live coverage
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about 15 hours ago
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Reader comments closed for the weekend
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* Rev. Jesse Jackson introduces Isaac Hayes at the 1972 Wattstax festival… “I’m a preacher, I can’t say it”
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Official Arlington Heights statement says Bears ‘have repeatedly assured the Village that the news regarding Indiana does not mean that they have made any decisions on a final site location’
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Official Arlington Heights statement says Bears ‘have repeatedly assured the Village that the news regarding Indiana does not mean that they have made any decisions on a final site location’
* Village of Arlington Heights… On Wednesday afternoon, Village Manager Randy Recklaus participated in a 3-hour meeting in Springfield with representatives of the Illinois Governor’s office, Illinois House and Senate Leadership, and the Chicago Bears. This meeting was highly productive and forward moving, as various aspects of the Mega Project Bill were discussed. The cancellation of [...]
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Isabel’s afternoon roundup
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* Crain’s… A day after the Chicago Bears said Indiana lawmakers took “the most meaningful step” in their pursuit for a new stadium, Gov. JB Pritzker said the team needs to make abundantly clear if they are still interested in negotiating a deal to move to Arlington Heights. The Indiana House Ways and Means Committee unanimously approved [...]
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Catching up with the congressionals
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Catching up with the congressionals
* Even more super PAC money is heading to the 9th and 8th congressional districts. NBC… A new progressive group is promising to spend at least $10 million to boost preferred Democratic candidates and counter pro-Israel groups that have spent tens of millions of dollars to shape party primaries in recent years. The group, called American Priorities, [...]
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IFT puts Pritzker on blast over unfunded education mandates, lack of K-12 state funding
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IFT puts Pritzker on blast over unfunded education mandates, lack of K-12 state funding
* Pritzker press release… Today, Governor JB Pritzker joined students, educators, and state leaders at Oak Park and River Forest High School to advocate for a cell phone ban in Illinois classrooms, a critical measure that would support Illinois teachers and help students across the state reach their full potential. Governor Pritzker championed the initiative [...]
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Bailey only GOP gov candidate to denounce Sen. Anderson’s abortion bill; Heidner calls to end infighting; US Senate candidate Don Tracy, Cardinal Cupich oppose penalties
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Bailey only GOP gov candidate to denounce Sen. Anderson’s abortion bill; Heidner calls to end infighting; US Senate candidate Don Tracy, Cardinal Cupich oppose penalties
* WAND… Democratic lawmakers are bashing a Republican bill to ban abortion in Illinois just days after the sponsor celebrated with advocates. Sen. Neil Anderson’s plan states that anyone choosing to have an abortion could face the same charges as someone killing a person. House Democrats said this bill is extreme and criminalizes abortion patients, people going [...]
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Big Tax-Exempt Hospitals Are Turning Patient Discounts Into Corporate Profits
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Big Tax-Exempt Hospitals Are Turning Patient Discounts Into Corporate Profits
[The following is a paid advertisement.] Across Illinois, large hospital systems and corporate PBMs are profiting from a program meant to help patients. The 340B program allows hospitals to buy medications at steep discounts, but those savings aren’t passed on to patients in need. Instead, large hospitals charge patients full price for 340B-discounted drugs, keep the difference, [...]
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AG Raoul: ‘Today’s ruling makes clear that we are not a nation governed by royal decree’
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AG Raoul: ‘Today’s ruling makes clear that we are not a nation governed by royal decree’
* The decision is here. The SCOTUSblog story is here. More background is here. And here’s Attorney General Raoul… Attorney General Kwame Raoul today issued the following statement after the U.S. Supreme Court rejected the president’s unprecedented and unlawful use of the International Emergency Economic Powers Act. Raoul and a coalition of attorneys [...]
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It’s just a bill
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* The Sports Betting Alliance… The Sports Betting Alliance applauded members of the Illinois House Gaming Committee for passing House Bill 4171, sponsored by House Gaming Chair Rep. Daniel Didech. HB 4171 passed out of committee Wednesday and will prohibit Illinois home rule cities from implementing regulations or licensing on the sports betting industry to maintain [...]
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HB 3799 Raises Premiums And Destabilizes A Stable Insurance Market
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HB 3799 Raises Premiums And Destabilizes A Stable Insurance Market
[The following is a paid advertisement.] Illinois’ competitive system protects consumers and keeps carriers investing here—let’s not break what works. Independent research shows slow, uncertain rate reviews push insurers out and costs up. HB 3799 was already defeated in Veto Session—keep it that way. Vote NO. Protect affordability. Vote NO on HB 3799.
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Isabel’s morning briefing
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* ICYMI: Pritzker’s budget plan calls for education funding increases but fall short of requests. Chalkbeat Chicago… - Pritzker’s $56 billion budget proposal, which he released Wednesday, calls for a $305 million increase in the evidence-based funding formula, with a total investment of $9.2 billion. That’s $45 million less than what the Illinois State Board of [...]
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* The Ramsey Lewis Trio… This is an open thread.
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Protected: SUBSCRIBERS ONLY - Supplement to today’s edition and some campaign stuff
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Protected: SUBSCRIBERS ONLY - Today’s edition of Capitol Fax (use all CAPS in password)
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Live coverage
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Isabel’s afternoon roundup
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* Tribune… More than seven years after he agreed to become an FBI mole, former ComEd executive Fidel Marquez was sentenced to two years of probation Thursday for his role in a massive bribery conspiracy to win the influence of then-House Speaker Michael Madigan by funneling hundreds of thousands of dollars in payments to do-nothing subcontractors. “I [...]
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Catching up with the federal candidates
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Catching up with the federal candidates
* US Senate candidate Juliana Stratton is out with her first TV ad, with cameos by Sen. Duckworth and Gov. Pritzker. Rate it… * Even more PAC money is making its way into the 9th CD. Matthew Eadie… NEW – The Progressive Caucus PAC @electprogress is coming into #IL09 with cable ads (CPC is backing [...]
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Keep Insurance Affordable
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[The following is a paid advertisement.] The Illinois General Assembly is considering legislation (HB 3799, SA 2 &3) that could make homeowners insurance unaffordable for many Illinoisans. The proposal would destabilize a healthy, competitive market, creating a regulatory framework that is more extreme than what exists in any other state. This will increase premiums and reduce competition. Our [...]
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UPDATE: Pritzker talks about Bears: "They asked us not to move forward" with the bill yesterday. "Now they’re saying to us that that statement is not some confirmation that they’re moving to Indiana, but rather that Indiana had asked them to say that"
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ABATE, Teamsters release polls on driverless taxis
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ABATE, Teamsters release polls on driverless taxis
* ABATE Illinois press release… Illinois Residents Demand Safety Reforms Before Embracing Driverless Taxis, Survey Reveals As driverless taxis are increasingly being introduced in cities and states across the country, for the safety of our members and everyone who shares our roads, ABATE believes it is important we slow down and ensure the right safety regulations are [...]
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340B Legislation: Support Your Constituents, Your Communities And Our Patients
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340B Legislation: Support Your Constituents, Your Communities And Our Patients
[The following is a paid advertisement.] The Patient Access to Pharmacy Protection Act (HB 2371 SA 2) restores the federal 340B program in Illinois to how U.S. lawmakers intended. There’s nothing new except transparency requirements that Illinois hospitals agree with. HB 2371 is an urgently needed response to drugmaker restrictions on 340B providers. Created in 1992, [...]
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Protected: SUBSCRIBERS ONLY - Update to today’s edition
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UPDATE: HDems back up governor's version about Bears hearing
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* From what I’ve gathered so far, this is just not true… Big update in Indianapolis: According to Indiana Speaker of the House Todd Huston… Bears will commit $2 billion to a stadium project near Wolf Lake in NW Indiana. Rest of public funding will be similar to Lucas Oil Stadium. According to Huston, team is expected to [...]
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* From what I’ve gathered so far, this is just not true… Big update in Indianapolis: According to Indiana Speaker of the House Todd Huston… Bears will commit $2 billion to a stadium project near Wolf Lake in NW Indiana. Rest of public funding will be similar to Lucas Oil Stadium. According to Huston, team is expected to [...]
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Groups begin debating Pritzker housing proposal
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Groups begin debating Pritzker housing proposal
* From the governor’s office… Unlock existing housing potential in communities across Illinois: • Legalize a wider range of family friendly housing types (duplexes, triplexes, four-flats, etc.) statewide, expanding access to homes families can afford. • Allow homeowners to boost their income and increase housing supply by allowing them to add Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs, like granny flats, [...]
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Showcasing the Retailers Who Make Illinois Work
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Showcasing the Retailers Who Make Illinois Work
[The following is a paid advertisement.] Retail provides one out of every five Illinois jobs, generates the second largest amount of tax revenue for the state, and is the largest source of revenue for local governments. But retail is also so much more, with retailers serving as the trusted contributors to life’s moments, big and small. [...]
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