Illinois Insights: An Update from Cozen O’Connor (10/21)

October 21, 2024

ILLINOIS

AROUND THE STATE

Michael Madigan’s racketeering trial gets underway: ‘The corruption of public office for private gain’

“The opening statements kick off the trial of the longest-serving state House speaker in the country, and one of the most powerful politicians in Illinois history. The FBI has pursued Madigan for more than a decade, and the probe forced him from power in 2021,” by the Chicago Sun-Times.

Pritzker still unmoved by calls for a state handout to Reinsdorf

“When asked whether the Chicago White Sox are going to stay in Chicago amid rumors that owner Jerry Reinsdorf is in talks to potentially sell the team to a Nashville group, Gov. JB Pritzker offered fresh evidence he hasn’t changed his mind about giving public money to a private sports team,” by Crain’s Chicago Business.

Illinois prison workers picket over increasing exposure to drugs

“Members of the AFSCME Council 31 who work for the Illinois Department of Corrections (IDOC) held statewide pickets at or near Illinois prisons on Thursday to draw attention to safety concerns at their workplace, specifically increasing exposures to drugs,” by The Daily Line.

CHICAGO

MORE FROM CITY HALL

Chicago Will No Longer Guarantee Migrants a Bed in City Shelters Under New Unified Approach: Mayor

“Migrants who make their way to Chicago will no longer be guaranteed a bed in a city shelter, Mayor Brandon Johnson announced Monday, as city, state and county officials launch a unified system to assist all unhoused Chicagoans,” by the WTTW.

Bid to lower Chicago’s speed limit to 25 mph advances in City Council

“An effort to drop Chicago’s citywide speed limit from 30 mph to 25 mph advanced in the City Council Monday, “ by the Chicago Tribune.

Johnson’s deputy mayor for education steps aside amid CPS fight

“Mayor Brandon Johnson is losing his top education adviser amid upheaval at the Chicago Board of Education and a fight with Chicago Public Schools CEO Pedro Martinez over the district’s finances,” by Crain’s Chicago Business.

FEDERAL

Madam President or 2016 Redux?

As the gender gap continues to widen at the top of the ticket, it is crucial to understand how gender and their roles are impacting the 2024 election. Women constitute a large and influential voting bloc, and their participation in the election could be decisive. How candidates address key issues — like reproductive rights, economic uncertainty, and child and elder care — could tip the scales in swing states. Featuring Public Strategies’ Meagan Foster, Julia Hammond, and Jessica Monahan.

Listen to the Beltway Briefing here.

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