Topspin It was a flip of the script when Republican U.S. Rep. Peter Roskam called on newly minted Democratic challenger Sean Casten to debate him. In the typical back-and-forth over how many debates to have in a campaign, it's usually the challenger who calls for a lot of them, and then tries to berate an incumbent or front-runner for dodging. This week, though, Roskam challenged Casten to a couple of broadcast debates and joint appearances before newspaper editorial boards, saying "our country faces great challenges, and I look forward to the opportunity to discuss the issues and offer solutions to solve those challenges." Casten replied Thursday, asking for more debates and needling Roskam over declining to do in-person town hall meetings. "These types of candidate events are simply standard practice in any major campaign," Casten said in a statement. "Next, I expect Roskam to 'challenge' me to shake hands with voters, walk in parades, and kiss babies." Casten emerged from Tuesday's seven-way primary in the northwestern and western suburban 6th Congressional District. His challenge to Roskam is expected to be a heated one because Democrat Hillary Clinton beat President Donald Trump there in 2016, even as Roskam won a sixth term by 18 points. What's on tap *Mayor Rahm Emanuel will be in Puerto Rico, making stops in San Juan and Loiza. *Gov. Bruce Rauner will have a campaign event in Downstate Millstadt. From the notebook *On the "Sunday Spin:" Tribune political reporter Rick Pearson's guests will be Better Government Association Director of Investigations Bob Secter and University of Illinois political scientist Christopher Mooney to talk about the primary results and the campaign ahead. "The Sunday Spin" airs from 7 to 9 a.m. on WGN-AM 720. What we're writing *Despite pop tax debacle, Preckwinkle prevails across the board on election night. *Mayor Emanuel attacks rival Garry McCarthy in web video that features Trump calling McCarthy "phenomenal guy." *Contractors that want city work would need to have sexual harassment policies in place, under new Chicago plan.
*New car-sharing pilot program moves to full City Council. What we're reading *After years of inquiries, Willow Creek pastor denies misconduct allegations. *More people are seeking out mental health care, but psychiatrists are in short supply: "It's getting worse."
*Toys R Us founder dies days after chain's announced shutdown. Follow the money *Track Illinois campaign contributions in real time here and here. Beyond Chicago *Trump national security adviser out. *Trump attorney resigns. *Ocean garbage patch three times as big as France. *How the Las Vegas gunman planned the massacre. | 
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