| ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| ||
December 15, 2017 | ||
Morning Spin | ||
Topspin There are more than just holiday cards in the mail as candidates for next year's elections have begun putting out requests for campaign cash as the end-of-the-year fundraising deadline approaches. In the Democratic race for governor, J.B. Pritzker added $7 million to his self-funded campaign this week, bringing to $21 million the amount he's donated since he reported having $174,000 in his campaign bank account as of the beginning of October. At the time, businessman Chris Kennedy had about $1.3 million in his campaign fund, and records show he's since raised an additional $362,635. State Sen. Daniel Biss of Evanston had nearly $2.7 million in his campaign bank account at the end of September and has added $176,400 since then, records show. The lone Downstate candidate in the race, Bob Daiber of Marine outside St. Louis, is also a loan candidate, according to campaign reports. The Madison County regional school superintendent started October with $12,021 and added $10,000, all in the form of loans from himself. Chicago activist Tio Hardiman had $3,892 in his campaign account to start the final quarter of the year and hasn't reported any contributions since. On the Republican side, state Rep. Jeanne Ives of Wheaton reported raising $369,500 so far to take on wealthy Republican Gov. Bruce Rauner. Of the total, $25,000 came from what had been her state legislative campaign account. Rauner had put $50 million in his re-election account a year ago and had $65.6 million to start October. Since then he's added $185,787, state records show. (Rick Pearson)
What's on tap *Mayor Rahm Emanuel will announce an employment initiative at Walgreens offices in the Loop. *Gov. Rauner continues events in southern Illinois, with stops at businesses in Red Bud, Marion and West Frankfort, as well as a holiday lights event in Du Quoin. *U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin will make two Chicago stops, at a nonprofit aimed at helping veterans learn to code and a luncheon at Mission of Our Lady of the Angels. *U.S. Sen. Tammy Duckworth will be in Kankakee to visit the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement facilities at the Jerome Combs Detention Center. *U.S. Rep. Mike Quigley will have a news conference at the Cook County clerk's office about election cybersecurity. *Democratic candidate for attorney general state Sen. Kwame Raoul will announce an endorsement from U.S. Rep. Robin Kelly in the South Loop.
From the notebook *Pawar backs two challengers: North Side Ald. Ameya Pawar, a former Democratic candidate for governor, has endorsed Democrat Marie Newman in her primary challenge to U.S. Rep. Dan Lipinski of Western Springs. Lipinski represents the the Southwest Side and suburban 3rd Congressional District. Pawar, 47th, also is backing Ram Villivalam, who is among the primary challengers to Democratic state Sen. Ira Silverstein of Chicago. *Quick spin: Democratic candidate for governor state Sen. Daniel Biss will get the endorsement of state Rep. Will Davis of Homewood. *On the "Sunday Spin": Tribune political reporter Rick Pearson's guests are LaVonte Stewart, executive director of the violence prevention group Lost Boyz Inc.; Illinois Comptroller Susana Mendoza on contracting in the Rauner administration; and state Sen. Jason Barickman, R-Bloomington, on his support for legalized marijuana for recreational use. The "Sunday Spin" airs from 7 to 9 a.m. on WGN-AM 720.
What we're writing *Lawsuit targets Berrios over biased residential assessments in Cook County. *City's lawyers seek to sue estate of teen fatally shot by police. *Emanuel unveils new municipal ID, but public can't get it until March. *Judges hear arguments on ATF's alleged racial bias as landmark hearing opens. *Obamacare sign-ups quicken as final enrollment deadline approaches in Illinois. *U. of C. students rally for children's health insurance program.
What we're reading *Chicago's biggest holiday traffic jam? Dec. 21, says AAA. *Three throat surgeries later, Cubs announcer Pat Hughes gives voice to health scare that threatened career. *Rock 'n' Roll McDonald's to close for remodeling, lose rock theme.
Follow the money *The Democratic Party of Illinois reported $77,200 in contributions, including $25,000 from the United Auto Workers. *Track Illinois campaign contributions in real time here and here.
Beyond Chicago *FCC repeals net neutrality rules. *Republicans could unveil tax bill details today. *Paul Ryan could be looking to leave after this term. *Five years after the Newtown shooting. |
 | |
Unsubscribe | Newsletters | Privacy Policy | Terms of Service Copyright © 2017 | Chicago Tribune | 435 N. Michigan Ave. Chicago, IL 60611 ABOUT THIS EMAIL You received this email because you are following the Morning Spin newsletter. | |