In ad outside Wrigley Field, Rauner asks for 7 years like Cubs had before 2016 World Series title

2018年5月31日星期四

In ad outside Wrigley Field, Rauner asks for 7 years like Cubs had before 2016 World Series title

Topspin

Republican Gov. Bruce Rauner's campaign is out with a new digital ad in which the re-election-seeking chief executive tries to liken his efforts to the Chicago Cubs under the ownership of the Ricketts family.

"There's a lot of similarities to what the Cubs have done in recent years and what we need to do in Illinois. You know the Ricketts took over the Cubs in, ah, 2009. And it took 'em seven years to build a world champion," the governor says as he stands outside Wrigley Field.

"Well we've been turnin' Illinois around for three years. We need four more years, seven years total, and we'll turn Illinois the same way. More jobs, lower taxes, excellent education and endin' the corruption with term limits. We're going to do this together," he says.

Not mentioned, of course, is the 108-year struggle to win the World Series or any of the players that made the 2016 championship possible.

The Ricketts family under father Joe Ricketts is known for its strong Republicanism — with the notable exception of team co-owner Laura Ricketts' participation in Democratic politics. Cubs co-owner Todd Ricketts is finance chairman of the Republican National Committee and his brother, Pete Ricketts, is the GOP governor of Nebraska. (Rick Pearson)

What's on tap

*Mayor Rahm Emanuel is scheduled to appear with Fire Commissioner Jose Santiago at the Chicago Fire Department graduation ceremony Thursday evening.

*Gov. Rauner had no public events scheduled.

*Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle is attending a groundbreaking with the Housing Authority of Cook County at Juniper Towers in Park Forest.

*The Illinois House and Senate meet for their last scheduled day of the session before the election.

From the notebook

*Lawmakers honor Dixon High School resource officer: Gov. Rauner on Wednesday issued a proclamation declaring May 30 as Officer Mark Dallas Day, in recognition of the police officer credited with stopping a gunman at Dixon High School earlier this month.

The governor's announcement was part of a larger hero's reception for Dallas at the Capitol on Wednesday. Rep. Tom Demmer, a Dixon Republican, called Dallas a "true Illinois hero," saying "many, many lives were saved" thanks to him.

A school resource officer in Dixon, Dallas shot and injured 19-year-old Matthew Milby, who authorities said brought a semi-automatic rifle to the school the morning of graduation rehearsal two weeks ago. Milby shot at Dallas several times before Dallas returned fire and injured him, police said.

Rauner thanked Dallas for his service at an event including Dixon lawmakers and other law enforcement officers from the small town about 100 miles west of Chicago.

Dallas recounted the events that led to the shootout at Dixon High School, noting that his son was among the students present that day. In response to the designation as a hero, Dallas said he must "sincerely and respectfully reject that label."

"I much prefer Dad," Dallas said.

House lawmakers also approved a measure Wednesday to perform annual active shooter safety drills administered by local law enforcement. The bill goes to the Senate for consideration. (Bill Lukitsch)

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