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Shia Kapos' must-read rundown of political news in the Land of Lincoln

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Trump seeps into the mayor’s race

Presented by American Beverage Association: Shia Kapos' must-read rundown of political news in the Land of Lincoln Mar 31, 2023 View in browser By Shia Kapos and Marissa Martinez Presented by TGIF, Illinois.Meeting some political junkies for lunch, and I wonder what we'll talk about.Everything you

1 day ago

Johnson and Vallas take names

Presented by American Beverage Association: Shia Kapos' must-read rundown of political news in the Land of Lincoln Mar 30, 2023 View in browser By Shia Kapos and Marissa Martinez Presented by Happy Thursday, Illinois.May your baseball opening day be bright.TOP TALKER With five days to Election Day,

2 days ago

The ugly mayor’s race

Presented by American Beverage Association: Shia Kapos' must-read rundown of political news in the Land of Lincoln Mar 29, 2023 View in browser By Shia Kapos Presented by Good Wednesday morning, Illinois.Its Vietnam War Veterans Day, as the Daily Herald reports.TOP TALKER Brandon Johnson accused Pa

3 days ago

Another Chicago machine looms

Presented by American Beverage Association: Shia Kapos' must-read rundown of political news in the Land of Lincoln Mar 28, 2023 View in browser By Shia Kapos Presented by Happy Tuesday, Illinois.Its been 20 years since the most Chicago thing ever happened an airport was bulldozed overnight, via WB

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Durbin endorses Vallas for Chicago mayor

Presented by American Beverage Association: Shia Kapos' must-read rundown of political news in the Land of Lincoln Mar 27, 2023 View in browser By Shia Kapos Presented by Good Monday morning, Illinois.It's eight days to Election Day.Dick Durbin is endorsing Paul Vallas for mayor of Chicago.| Associ

5 days ago

Arne Duncan endorses Vallas

Shia Kapos' must-read rundown of political news in the Land of Lincoln Mar 24, 2023 View in browser By Shia Kapos TGIF, Illinois.Thanks for sticking with us.TOP TALKER Arne Duncan, photographed during a 2018 conference, is endorsing Paul Vallas for mayor.| Jeff Schear/Getty Images for Kennedy Forum

1 week ago

Illinois Dems join the culture wars

Shia Kapos' must-read rundown of political news in the Land of Lincoln Mar 23, 2023 View in browser By Shia Kapos With help from Marissa Martinez.Good Thursday morning, Illinois.And Ramadan Mubarak to all our readers who observe.TOP TALKER SCOOP: In an unprecedented move, the Illinois Democratic Pa

1 week ago

Quinn endorsing Vallas

Shia Kapos' must-read rundown of political news in the Land of Lincoln Mar 22, 2023 View in browser By Shia Kapos Happy Wednesday, Illinois.President Joe Biden rolled out some dad jokes and we dont mind em at all.TOP TALKER Former Illinois Gov.Pat Quinn, speaking at Loyola University School of Law,

1 week ago

‘Feels very Rahm Emanuel-ish’

Shia Kapos' must-read rundown of political news in the Land of Lincoln Mar 21, 2023 View in browser By Shia Kapos Good Tuesday morning, Illinois.Its two weeks to Election Day.TOP TALKER Paul Vallas is emulating former Mayor Rahm Emanuel in the money race for Chicago mayor, raising millions from the

1 week ago

School daze with Vallas and Johnson

Shia Kapos' must-read rundown of political news in the Land of Lincoln Mar 20, 2023 View in browser By Shia Kapos Happy spring, Illinois.We may get bent, but we will never be broken, Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot said three years ago before the city shut down due to the pandemic.TOP TALKER Chicago m

1 week ago

Garcia backing Johnson for Chicago mayor

Shia Kapos' must-read rundown of political news in the Land of Lincoln Mar 17, 2023 View in browser By Shia Kapos TGIF, Illinois.May every shamrock bring you joy and good luck this weekend.Jesus "Chuy" Garcia,' photographed when he announced his own run for mayor, is now backing Brandon Johnson.| P

2 weeks ago

Chicago City Council fiercely debates migrants

Shia Kapos' must-read rundown of political news in the Land of Lincoln Mar 16, 2023 View in browser By Shia Kapos Happy Thursday, Illinois.It's always March Madness on the Illinois political scene.TOP TALKER Chicago Ald.Jeanette Taylor ignites a debate about funding going to migrants in Chicago but

2 weeks ago

Raoul backs Johnson in endorsement game

Shia Kapos' must-read rundown of political news in the Land of Lincoln Mar 15, 2023 View in browser By Shia Kapos Good Wednesday morning, Illinois.TOP TALKER Illinois Attorney Gen.Kwame Raoul, photographed in Washington, D., last year, is backing Brandon Johnson for Chicago mayor.| AP Photo/Andrew

2 weeks ago

Pritzker to the DNC: We can handle the bill

Shia Kapos' must-read rundown of political news in the Land of Lincoln Mar 14, 2023 View in browser By Shia Kapos Happy Tuesday, Illinois.TOP TALKER In this July 24, 2016, file photo, workers prepare for the Philadelphia Convention, a huge and costly buildout effort.| AP photo SCOOP: Gov.JB Pritzke

2 weeks ago

Lightfoot, the Daleys and the Irish mystique

Shia Kapos' must-read rundown of political news in the Land of Lincoln Mar 13, 2023 View in browser By Shia Kapos Good Monday morning, Illinois.On my must see list: Everything, Everywhere.Oscar winners here and highlights here.ONLY IN CHICAGO: Enemies and miscreants put down their swords to celebra

2 weeks ago

Vallas threw shade at big Dems

Shia Kapos' must-read rundown of political news in the Land of Lincoln Mar 10, 2023 View in browser By Shia Kapos TGIF, Illinois.Watch for the Chicago River to turn green Saturday for the St.TOP TALKER Chicago mayoral candidate Paul Vallas, photographed last month, made off-hand remarks about Democ

3 weeks ago

Some elbows fly in first mayoral debate

Shia Kapos' must-read rundown of political news in the Land of Lincoln Mar 09, 2023 View in browser By Shia Kapos Happy Thursday, Illinois.Three years ago on this day, Illinois declared a statewide health emergency due to Covid-19.TOP TALKER Paul Vallas and Brandon Johnson debate one-on-one on Wedn

3 weeks ago

DNC eyes Chicago strike

Shia Kapos' must-read rundown of political news in the Land of Lincoln Mar 08, 2023 View in browser By Shia Kapos Good Wednesday morning, Illinois.And Happy International Womens Day.TOP TALKER Just when Chicago might have had an edge in the competitive race to host the Democratic National Conventio

3 weeks ago

Preckwinkle makes a move

Shia Kapos' must-read rundown of political news in the Land of Lincoln Mar 07, 2023 View in browser By Shia Kapos Happy Tuesday, Illinois.The four-week countdown to the municipal elections in Chicago and across the state will be fast and furious.TOP TALKER Toni Preckwinkle, the powerful Cook County

3 weeks ago

Wooing Lightfoot, Garcia voters

Shia Kapos' must-read rundown of political news in the Land of Lincoln Mar 06, 2023 View in browser By Shia Kapos Good Monday morning, Illinois.Get out the swimsuits, it's in the 40s.TOP TALKER Paul Vallas and Brandon Johnson are finessing their campaign themes to attract moderates and supporters o

3 weeks ago

Jesse White offers cover

Presented by CVS Health: Shia Kapos' must-read rundown of political news in the Land of Lincoln Mar 03, 2023 View in browser By Shia Kapos Presented by CVS Health TGIF, Illinois.Get out the candles, Chicago celebrates its 186th birthday Saturday.TOP TALKER Jesse White, sitting in his Secretary of S

4 weeks ago

Chicago PD’s day of turmoil, trauma

Presented by CVS Health: Shia Kapos' must-read rundown of political news in the Land of Lincoln Mar 02, 2023 View in browser By Shia Kapos Presented by CVS Health Good Thursday morning, Illinois.It's starting to feel like spring, folks.TOP TALKER Chicago Police Superintendent David Brown at a 2020

4 weeks ago

It’s Vallas v. Johnson for mayor!

Presented by CVS Health: Shia Kapos' must-read rundown of political news in the Land of Lincoln Mar 01, 2023 View in browser By Shia Kapos Presented by CVS Health Happy Wednesday, Illinois.Like they say, this aint beanbag.TOP TALKER Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot walks into the open arms of a support

1 month ago

An Election Day for the books

Presented by CVS Health: Shia Kapos' must-read rundown of political news in the Land of Lincoln Feb 28, 2023 View in browser By Shia Kapos Presented by CVS Health Happy Election Day, Illinois.It's well above freezing and there's no rain, so no excuse for not voting.TOP TALKER Chicago mayor Lori Lig

1 month ago

Lightfoot taking nothing for granted

Presented by CVS Health: Shia Kapos' must-read rundown of political news in the Land of Lincoln Feb 27, 2023 View in browser By Shia Kapos Presented by CVS Health Happy Monday, Illinois.The municipal elections are down to the wire.TOP TALKER Mayor Lori Lightfoot poses for a selfie with Kayla Stokes

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