Topspin As lawmakers eye the possibility of legalizing recreational marijuana in Illinois, House Speaker Michael Madigan says he hasn't made up his mind on the issue. "I haven't come to a final decision," he said Monday. Madigan was asked about the topic shortly after he was elected to a record sixth term as chairman of the Democratic Party of Illinois. Madigan spoke about how the party must be "inclusive" to win elections. "The issues change from time to time," he said. "But for American political parties, they have to be aware of what the people want. When American political parties are not aware of that, they usually dissolve." Democratic governor candidate J.B. Pritzker has called for legalization of marijuana to bring in more tax dollars, combat opioid use and prevent people from getting jail time for minor drug offenses. Republican Gov. Bruce Rauner is opposed to recreational legalization, comparing efforts in other states to a "massive human experiment." (Monique Garcia) What's on tap *Mayor Rahm Emanuel will appear with work crews as the city cranks up its paving efforts. *Gov. Bruce Rauner is on a trade mission to Europe. *The Illinois House and Senate are in session. The Senate faces a deadline on Wednesday to act on Rauner's veto of a gun store licensing bill. *The Cook County Board will approve its consent calendar, including honoring the Loyola men's basketball team. From the notebook *Quick spin: Dr. Katherine M. Tynus of Northwestern Medical Group in Chicago was named the new president of the Illinois State Medical Society. What we're writing *Madigan gets another term as Illinois Democratic chairman despite sexual harassment complaints on his watch. *Emanuel plans early series of campaign-style speeches, as big field of mayoral challengers emerges. *Emanuel: Constitutional standard for Trump impeachment hasn't been met. *AG Madigan sues bus company, alleging discriminatory practices, customer mistreatment. *Cook County prosecutors bar 10 Chicago cops from testifying because of ties to corrupt ex-Sgt. Ronald Watts. *Emanuel, Schwimmer announce anti-sexual harassment campaign. *Metra looks for ways to combat missed fare problems. *Illinois gets donation of nearly 800,000 vitamin K tablets to treat poisoning from synthetic marijuana. What we're reading *Waffle House shooting suspect from Illinois arrested. *Change-of-address scam moved UPS corporate headquarters to tiny Rogers Park apartment, feds say. Follow the money *Track Illinois campaign contributions in real time here and here. Beyond Chicago *Trump hosts his first state dinner Tuesday. *CDC leader makes far more than his predecessor. *Wisconsin Senate race draws big money. *Driver plows into crowd in Toronto. | 
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