Topspin Soon after it was clear he'd lost the Democratic attorney general race, former Gov. Pat Quinn didn't say he would run for office again. Quinn also didn't say he won't run for office again. "I'm never going to quit," he told reporters Tuesday night. "I believe in petition passing. I believe in passing referendums. "I really like the idea of having more referendums on issues that involve jobs and ethics in government and advancing workers' rights and so on," said Quinn, 69. "So, I'll probably focus a little more on petition and referendum. I've been doing that for quite a while, and I plan to keep on doing that until I don't have any breath." Quinn's unsuccessful attorney general bid means the only statewide office he hasn't sought is state comptroller. For now, the former governor congratulated Democratic attorney general nominee Kwame Raoul, who will face Republican Erika Harold of Urbana in November. "I think he'll do a good job in the campaign and be a good attorney general," Quinn said. "I look forward to campaigning for him and definitely campaigning for J.B. Pritzker." (Christy Gutowski) What's on tap *Mayor Rahm Emanuel has no public events scheduled. *Gov. Bruce Rauner will have a campaign event in Peoria, then attend an exhibit opening at the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library. From the notebook *Burke vs. Garcia part 2?: On Tuesday, Cook County Commissioner Jesus "Chuy" Garcia's candidate defeated state Rep. Dan Burke in a race seen as a test of the Burke family political dynasty On Wednesday, Garcia was asked on WBEZ-FM's "Morning Shift" if he plans to get involved in City Council races next year. "We're learning and incorporating the lessons of yesterday's victories," Garcia said. "There are many possibilities to elect new representatives to Chicago's City Council." Garcia was asked directly if he was talking about Dan Burke's brother, longtime Ald. Edward Burke, who has controlled the 14th Ward as committeeman for 50 years and has been an alderman for 49 years. "I'm talking about many incumbents who ought to be thinking about whether it might be time to move on," Garcia said. The Tribune reported extensively on that possibility Monday. What we're writing *Rauner calls Pritzker "corrupt insider;" Pritzker labels Rauner "failure." *Exclusive: Garry McCarthy, former top cop fired by Rahm Emanuel, details why he's challenging him for Chicago mayor. He announced via video. *Former campaign worker sues Madigan fund, Democratic Party in sexual harassment case. *Mapping Pritzker's dominant night and Rauner's close call. *After primary defeat, Berrios' days as Cook County Democratic chairman may be numbered. *Democrat Marie Newman posts concession to U.S. Rep. Lipinski on social media in quiet end to tough primary race. *Most Republican state lawmakers survive Proft-backed challengers, but he gets some wins too.
*Hultgren aide fired after teen says they had sexual encounter in car after meeting on Grindr. *Metra board approves $29.4 million rehab for South Side repair facility. *Elon Musk's firm one of two chosen as finalists in competition to build O'Hare Express train. *Roskam already calling for debates with Democratic challenger Sean Casten. *Cronin: DuPage County Election Commission showed "incompetency" with election night delay. *Bennett claims narrow victory, chance to take on U.S. Rep. Schneider. What we're reading *The Weeknd, Bruno Mars, Jack White among headliners who will bring the noise to Lollapalooza. *With NCAA success, Loyola now looks for gains off the court. *New female polar bear at Lincoln Park Zoo has its mate "obsessed." Follow the money *Track Illinois campaign contributions in real time here and here. Beyond Chicago *Zuckerberg says Facebook wants to fix "breach of trust" following Cambridge Analytica controversy. *Fed hikes interest rate. *Congress could be close to a spending deal. *Austin bombing suspect dead. | 
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