| | | | |  | | By Shia Kapos | | Presented by |  | | | Happy Wednesday, Illinois. Today’s the day Ferris Bueller took his day off.
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U.S. Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle, at the podium, and Chicago Police Superintendent Larry Snelling talk about safety at the Democratic National Convention on Tuesday, June 4, 2024. | Shia Kapos/POLITICO | A FEDERAL CASE: U.S. Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle toured the United Center on Tuesday as preparations ramp up for the Democratic National Convention in August. Singing kumbaya: “We've got a tremendous working relationship with Chicago police, as well as a multitude of other agencies, both local and federal, that will be contributing to this whole-of-government approach that we are taking,” Cheatle told reporters during a press conference addressing security issues. Arrest plan: She and Chicago Police Superintendent Larry Snelling took questions about their safety plans. Answer: They’re on top of it. Snelling confirmed that “a mass arrests policy is in place,” though he wasn’t ready to give details on what that means. The force is with them: “We are preparing for worst case scenario, just in case things go bad,” he said. “If people show up and they want to act out violence, or they want to commit acts of vandalism, our officers are trained in what's called ‘field force operations.’ So, our officers are prepared to deal with that,” Snelling said. About the First Amendment: Snelling emphasized protecting people’s right to protest peacefully and that law enforcement “won’t tolerate” violence. What does peaceful mean? “Peaceful protest does not necessarily mean that someone is exercising their First Amendment rights,” Snelling said. “First Amendment protection is only if you're not committing a crime. You can be acting out peacefully, but still be breaking the law.” Blocking a road or venue, or walking on private property and refusing to leave are “crimes even if they aren’t being done violently,” he said. After the presser, Cheatle was headed into a briefing with 17 of 22 convention-focused committees — everything from airspace security to transportation to civil disbursement and crowd management. A special visit: After the briefing — and before touring the United Center — Cheatle met with Tim McCarthy over lunch (They had Portillo’s.). McCarthy is the former Secret Service agent who took a bullet during the assassination attempt on President Ronald Regan in 1981. McCarthy went on to become the Orland Park police chief — and since retired. Cheatle’s busy week: On Monday, she toured McCormick Place, where daytime committee meetings will be held during the convention. And on Thursday she'll be in Milwaukee to tour the Fiserv Forum, where the Republican National Convention will be held next month. Cheatle is a Chicago-area native, so she doesn't mind staying in the area a while.
| | THE BUZZ | | MIGRANT MOVE: Illinois Democrats were divided on their take about President Joe Biden’s executive order on tightening the border, instead pointing at Republicans in Congress who didn’t come up with a policy. From Gov. JB Pritzker: Republicans “have deliberately derailed efforts to pass border security and reform at the behest of Donald Trump, President Biden had to take action to address the ongoing influx of asylum seekers at the southern border,” Alex Gough, the governor’s press secretary, said in a statement, adding, “Governor Pritzker has been consistent in his view that federal action is necessary to assist states and localities in this humanitarian response.” That the governor would issue a statement instead of cheering the executive order outright is a signal he doesn't want to ruffle feathers among Democrats as they head into the November election. Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson, whose office has managed a huge influx of asylum seekers since he took office in 2023, also sidestepped referencing the executive order. “As President Joe Biden has said, our reliance on a nearly 40-year-old immigration process is inadequate for effectively and humanely addressing today’s challenges. Congress has the responsibility to provide meaningful reform,” Johnson said in a statement. Sen. Dick Durbin was more critical, saying, “President Biden had no other choice. ... However, I am very disappointed that today’s executive action offers no pathways to legalization or other forms of relief for the long-term undocumented population and Dreamers in the United States.” Illinois' progressive lawmakers weren't afraid to speak out, criticizing the order. Congressman Jesus “Chuy” Garcia (IL-04) called it “the most restrictive border policy yet.” His full statement is here. And Congresswoman Delia Ramirez (IL-03) said the executive order “erodes the rights of vulnerable asylum seekers.” 'Order at the border': Congresswoman Nikki Budzinski was the most supportive among the congressional folks who emailed us. “I'm glad to see President Biden taking action to help restore order at the border,” she said. Though she poked at Congress, too, for not “taking critical steps” to reform immigration policies.” The Republicans' take is predictable: They dislike the executive order for not going far enough. “Joe Biden's 'Open Borders' plan would allow 2,500 illegal aliens to cross into our country per day, when that number should be zero,” Congresswoman Mary Miller (IL-15) said in her statement. The big question: Will the executive order slow the number of asylum seekers heading to Chicago? THE DETAILS How Biden’s new order to halt asylum at the U.S. border is supposed to work, by The Associated Press’ Elliot Spagat Biden and allies move swiftly to sell the public on his new border order, by POLITICO’s Jennifer Haberkorn and Myah Ward If you are Tim McCarthy, Playbook would like to hear from you. Email skapos@politico.com
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| | WHERE's BRANDON | | At the Auditorium Theatre at 4 p.m. for the Choose Chicago annual meeting.
| | Where's Toni | | At Mt. Olivet Cemetery at 1:30 p.m. with the Archdiocese of Chicago and other county officials for “a committal service for unborn, indigent and unknown persons. Have a tip, suggestion, birthday, new job or (heaven forbid) a complaint? Email skapos@politico.com
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| | | THE STATEWIDES | | | — ANALYSIS: Democrats tap gaming cash cow to help fill state budget gap: “In order to boost infrastructure spending and avoid a projected fiscal cliff facing the state in the next couple of years, Democrats who control state government are betting on two of its most rapidly growing revenue sources: sports wagering and video gambling,” by Capitol News’ Hannah Meisel. — For the third time, Illinois lawmakers fail to pass Karina’s Bill: “The legislation, which has bipartisan support, would take guns from people with restraining orders against them,” by WBEZ’s Mawa Iqbal. — Other pieces of legislation that stalled during spring session in Illinois: Bills requiring training for Illinois Prison Review Board members, hemp regulations and “allowing the supervised, adult-use of psilocybin,” by the State Journal Register’s Patrick M. Keck.
| | | | A message from Amazon:   | | | | | CHICAGO | | — Kevin Warren presses ahead on Bears stadium pitch as Johnson, Pritzker stay quiet on the subject: The Chicago Bears CEO “presented the stadium as a surefire growth starter for downtown Chicago,” writes the Tribune’s Jake Sheridan. “But by the time he gave his impassioned plea, the two most pivotal members of the audience — Mayor Brandon Johnson and Gov. JB Pritzker — had left the event.” — The Gage Park Fieldhouse has been reopened, according to a statement from Mayor Brandon Johnson’ office. “The Gage Park Fieldhouse reopening is one of five reopenings that the Park District is hosting at its facilities that were converted into temporary emergency shelters for the New Arrivals Mission,” according to the mayor’s office. — DCFS stops sending children to Chicago center after abuse allegations, by CBS 2’s Chris Tye — Federal remodel flop: Sewage leak latest problem in late, over-budget courthouse contraction, by WGN 9’s Ben Bradley
| | COOK COUNTY AND COLLARS | | — Lake County forest preserves wants to borrow $155 million for habitat restoration, land acquisition, by Daily Herald’s Mick Zawislak — Evanston hopes to make it safer to get around, by Evanston Now’s Desiree Shannon — Republican walkout prevents Will County vote on raises for elected officials, by the Tribune’s Michelle Mullins
| | SPOTTED | | — TEAMWORK: Blackhawks Chair and CEO Danny Wirtz and A Better Chicago’s CEO Beth Swanson headlined a discussion at the Social Innovation Summit in Chicago Tuesday. They talked about One West Side initiative, a joint partnership in which their organizations have invested in West Side communities. The moderator was Kevin Martinez, VP of corporate citizenship at ESPN.
| | | | JOIN US ON 6/12 FOR A TALK ON THE AIRLINE INDUSTRY: As air travel soars again, policymakers and airlines are grappling with a series of contemporary challenges to the industry's future. Join POLITICO on June 12 for a topical and timely conversation with government leaders and aviation stakeholders about the state of the airline industry. From what passengers want to what airlines need amid the high demand for air traffic, workers and technology solutions. What can Washington do to ensure passengers and providers are equipped to fly right? REGISTER HERE. | | | | | | | Reader Digest | | We asked about your favorite team rivalries: Carlton Hull and Daniel Serota: Packers v. Bears. Steve Smith and Peter Skosey: Bears v. Packers. Brian J. Berg: “Ohio State and the Team Up North (Michigan) on the gridiron.” G.A. Finch: “The Biggest Little Game in America: Amherst v. Williams. A college football rivalry since 1884.” Kevin Lampe: “Wrexham AFC vs Swansea City FC.” Jim Lyons: “Cubs and the Cardinals.” Jerry Ostergaard: “I miss the old Chicago Blackhawks vs. Detroit Red Wings division rivalry.” Donovan Pepper: “Bears v. Vikings—the only time I root against the Bears!” Michael Strautmanis: “University of Illinois v. Northwestern has become a great rivalry lately.” Jay Dee Shattuck: “Illinois v. Missouri Braggin' Rights basketball” James Straus: “Deerfield v Highland Park, of course.” John Straus: “Evanston H.S. v. New Trier H.S.” Timothy Thomas Jr.: “When my Illinois Fighting Illini play v. Northwestern's Wildcats (especially on the road with the picturesque Lake Michigan backdrop).” Josh Weger: “Illinois Fighting Illini v. Indiana Hoosiers. Reminds me of the epic battles between Lou Henson and Bobby Knight.” Jon A. Zahm: “My Pittsburgh Steelers v. the Baltimore Ravens.” NEXT QUESTION: What movie best depicts Chicago? Email skapos@politico.com
| | THE NATIONAL TAKE | | — Foreign policy becomes a liability for Biden’s campaign as he heads to France, by POLITICO’s Elena Schneider, Eli Stokols and Lisa Kashinsky — Merrick Garland was Biden’s consensus pick. Now everyone hates him, by POLITICO’s Adam Wren — Prosecutors open their case against Hunter Biden by playing his own voice for the jury, by POLITICO’s Josh Gerstein and Betsy Woodruff Swan
| | Transitions | | — Jarae Hines is now senior associate of engagement at Alex Sims Jones’ APS and Associates. Hines had led electoral strategy for the Illinois Democratic Party, worked on Brandon Johnson’s mayoral campaign and was organizing director for Congresswoman Lauren Underwood. — Scott Marquardt and Chip Humes have teamed up and rebranded their government consulting company from Marquardt and Co. to Marquardt and Humes Inc.
| | | IN MEMORIAM | | | — Ben White, a longtime POLITICO reporter and Morning Money author who also worked for CNBC, The New York Times, the Financial Times, The Washington Post and The Messenger, died Saturday at 52 after a short illness, his partner Sara announced. Our global editor in chief, John Harris, wrote a note of remembrance.
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| | TRIVIA | | TUESDAY’s ANSWER: Congrats to Joseph Morris for correctly answering that O’Hare airport is named for Edward "Butch" O'Hare, whose father, Edward "Easy Eddie" O'Hare was a Capone lawyer who turned on Al and aided the IRS in the investigation and trial of the mobster. TODAY’s QUESTION: What New York Times bestseller follows a fictional top rock band that breaks up after their Chicago concert?
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