Chicago’s positivity rate is at 1.8 percent. The preliminary seven-day statewide positivity for cases as a percent of total tests from May 30 through June 5 is 1.4 percent. That’s a total of 22,949 fatalities and 1,385,245 cases in Illinois. The Illinois Department of Public Health on Sunday reported 37 additional deaths and 342 new confirmed and probable cases of coronavirus disease. Have a tip, suggestion, birthday, anniversary, new job, or any other nugget for Playbook? Get in touch: Īt 3620 N. “These district boundaries align with both the federal and state Voting Rights Acts.” “Illinois’ strength is in our diversity, and these maps help to ensure that communities that have been left out and left behind have fair representation in our government,” Pritzker said of the newly approved maps. Illinois Senate Minority Leader Dan McConchie told reporters the maps are a “blatant effort to kill democracy in Illinois,” adding that “Pritzker proved that his unequivocal word means nothing.” Republicans argued that all the maps should be drawn using the new data, in a bipartisan way. The new maps will redraw the districts for the General Assembly and Supreme Court, but leave congressional lines while Democrats hold out for delayed census data. Pritzker defended the decision, saying an independent process to create the map doesn’t exist, adding that he would have vetoed an “unfair” map, the AP notes. (Pritzker promised in his 2018 campaign to veto maps drawn by politicians, like the ones approved Friday, which were drawn by Democrats.)ĭemocrats heralded the maps as a boon to democracy and highlighted the diverse electorate that would have power under the new structure. Republicans said it was the harbinger of an Illinois without democracy - and proof of a governor who lied to his constituents. Pritzker’s decision to sign a law establishing electoral maps that will affect elections for the next decade is a big deal - but for different reasons, depending on who you ask. 30’s backing comes after another influential union, the SEIU State Council, backed him late last month - around the same time he received endorsements from Democrats in 26 downstate counties. “I’m honored to have the support of the heart and soul of the State’s progressive wing and the leaders of the progressive movement because they speak truth to power and advocate for Illinois families and community investment,” he said in a statement responding to García’s endorsement. Giannoulias took the opportunity of both endorsements to underscore his progressive credentials. “Alexi represents a new generation of progressive leaders in the Democratic Party and has proven himself as someone who will stand up and fight for progressive values,” García said in a statement. (D-21st) and Metropolitan Water Reclamation District Commissioner Eira L. Rodriguez, President of 22nd Ward IPO Vanessa Uribe, state Rep. Jesús “Chuy” García endorsed Giannoulias yesterday, along with other notable Latino leaders: 22nd Ward Alderperson and Committeeperson Michael D. It’s not just unions lining up behind Giannoulias. Mike Hastings, was endorsed by the Chicago Regional Council of Carpenters in March. Lauren Underwood.įellow SOS candidate, Illinois Sen. UNITE HERE Local 1 is also endorsing Valencia, along with Rep. Anna Valencia, Chicago city clerk also running for secretary of state, has also been endorsed by unions and other officials, including two other PDC groups - No. Giannoulias isn’t the only one racking up union endorsements. “I will advocate for and fight for all Illinois workers who want nothing more than the opportunity to earn a fair wage, receive affordable healthcare and build a better life for their families,” Giannoulias said in a statement in response to the union’s endorsement. The union’s director of governmental affairs, Beth Penesis, highlighted Giannoulias’ “track record of keeping working families at the center of his thinking when setting policies and reforming processes” in a statement. 30 - a union influential in the collar counties - is endorsing Giannoulias in the 2022 race this morning. Alexi Giannoulias and Anna Valencia are locking in several key backers more than a year before the 2022 election.įirst in Playbook: The Painters District Council No. TOP TALKERĮndorsements are pouring in for secretary of state candidates. Headsup: In her absence, Illinois Playbook will publish Monday, Wednesday and Friday. I’m Daniel Payne, a POLITICO reporting fellow who’s taking over for Shia Kapos while she is away recharging this week.
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