Who do we think will be the first State Governor to follow Biden's lead?
Everybody is going to say Newsome and that's probably a safe answer, but don't sleep on Hochul. And it would be a baller move for Tom Wolf in PA.
Misleading reporting…
37 officers have moved to Florida. There are 11,000+ officers just in the City of Chicago. That’s less than one percent.
There are 29,000+ officers statewide. That amounts to .12 percent of the police force moving.
Do better.
Breaking:
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Man with handgun seeking Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers arrested in state Capitol, posts bail and returns with assault rifle.
Getting stuck in the elevator on the way down to the press conference announcing the sale of the JRTC honestly just felt right. Can’t wait to see what this building looks like remodeled and full of Googlers.
Wear. A. Mask.
There is actually not a single thing you can say to me that will change my mind on this.
I'm a comms professional and this is the easiest thing I've ever had to communicate.
So save your breath and stop blowing up my mentions.
The Governor’s daughter is not in this picture. Stop using children as pawns in dangerous conspiracies. I’d say let’s have some decency, but that seems in short supply with some lately. Wear a mask, keep your distance & don’t lie. Thanks.
Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker is going to battle with the national College Board over what he calls “political grandstanding” by Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis.
Listening to my dad excitedly talk on the phone about the presidential race in Arabic hits different when there’s a daughter of an immigrant who will be Vice President. So excited for the next chapter with
@JoeBiden
and
@KamalaHarris
.
While shaking hands at the L stop this morning a woman comes up to
@JBPritzker
and tells him she just became a citizen a couple weeks ago and he’ll be the first governor she votes for. I needed that this morning.
#twill
#ilgov
McLean County Sheriff Matt Lane says the bill Gov. JB Pritzker signed into law this week banning the sale, delivery and manufacture of assault weapons is unconstitutional, so he says police aren't bound to follow it.
#assaultweapons
#gunviolence
I want to wish my press secretary
@JordanAbudayyeh
, the best in the business, a very happy 30th birthday! No one could’ve imagined that we'd celebrate by holding our 56th daily COVID update, but so many Illinoisans are finding creative ways to mark milestones—and we will too. 🎉
Now it’s time for HHS to apologize for wasting the time of state government officials across the nation who had to defend math and the truth when HHS tried to say we were lying.
On background from a spokesperson is fine. We’ll take it.
GUS PERNA, the general running logistics for Operation Warp Speed, takes sole responsibility for a big problem with Pfizer vaccine rollout: states report they’re getting less than they were promised.
“It was my fault,” Perna says. “It was a planning error, and I am responsible.”
In case you’re wondering how IL compares to our neighbors:
Iowa: 6.9% (3x IL)
Wisconsin: 5.3% (2x IL)
Indiana: 4.9% (2x IL)
Missouri: 4.9% (2x IL)
Kentucky: 3.6% (1.5x IL)
The next time you read a story about a protest or a heated school board meeting ask yourself if there's a doctor quoted in there about what's happening in hospitals.
I often take my freedoms for granted because I grew up in a country where Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg worked tirelessly to advocate for women’s rights and she spent every day of her life building on the progress she shepherded. We owe you so much. Rest In Peace, RBG.
In hard moments it might be easier to look away, to not make the tough calls, to ignore the humanitarian need in front of us.
But when families seek refuge from terrible circumstances – who are we as human beings, if we can’t provide at least temporary refuge?
.
@ReOpen_Illinois
has tried hard to avoid this. It’s unfortunate that out of all the signs and numerous people at our rallies—
@JordanAbudayyeh
wants to nitpick on one! She thinks people are stupid, well we aren’t.
This is exactly what we’ve been doing.
Numbers from January 3rd show more than 1600 applications submitted for TPS/EAD. 150 pro bono attorneys trained. 17 clinics took place last year with more occurring until we get through the eligible population.
You’re right, they do!
Fiscal miracles under
@GovPritzker
’s leadership:
✅balanced budgets every year
✅eliminated the bill backlog
✅6 credit upgrades
✅extra pension payment
✅rainy day fund replenished
✅$1.8 billion in tax relief
Miracles do happen!
@GovPritzker
announces $1.8B bipartisan deal to completely pay off debt in state's unemployment trust fund and stake it for possible tough times ahead. Top Rs and Ds, biz and labor, all seem to be aboard.
There have been many long days where these two have had to make some of the hardest decisions a leader can make to prevent another family from suffering a devastating loss. Today, there is hope.
Still waiting for someone to explain to me why people are fighting so hard to defend a system that lets "dangerous criminals" they keep talking about out of prison just because they have money. How does that keep us safe?
I grew up in Frankfort and I didn’t think I’d ever see a room packed with Democrats!
@JBPritzker
already won the Abudayyeh household though.
#twill
#ilgov
Happy Election Day!
When elections roll around you get a lot of reporting with sweeping generalizations, but sometimes it’s just factually inaccurate like this.
“And he barely campaigned elsewhere”
I know Bailey prefers a cheap stunt over facts, but this is called file footage. Ya know, footage from the past that’s kept on file. Footage from years ago, actually. But throw some exclamation points on it and call it a conspiracy!!!!!!
#twill
THREAD: I have a lot to say on this so buckle up kids…
Almost all the people included on the Speaker’s lists are lifelong public servants, former elected officials, extremely qualified candidates and well known in their own regard. 1/X
Despite promises to be “independent” of longtime Democratic boss Michael Madigan, Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker filled many prominent administration roles with people recommended by the state House speaker and party chairman, a WBEZ investigation finds.
There’s this nifty tool on the internet that will tell you where a bill is in the legislative process. You just put the bill number in at . Passing a bill does not mean it is immediately sent to the Governor’s desk.
Thank you for coming to my TED talk.
Last time I checked Sheriffs are not members of the judicial branch who decide what is constitutional or not.
Also, John makes a good point here. Lots of political grandstanding happening here.
As someone who worked more than one full time job (after college) making less than $15 an hour, I know today’s victory for working people is a real accomplishment. Proud to work for
@GovPritzker
today. Thank you to
@RepGuzzardi39and
@LLCoolK_4
for your years of dedication
#twill
This sign was used at a rally Chicago. These words are above the gates of Auschwitz and are directed at our Jewish governor. You can disagree with policies, but this blatant display of bigotry and hatred should have no home in any movement.
We reinstated our mask mandate this fall and the data proves it has saved lives. Our per capita hospitalization and death rates are below our neighbors.
The recent census data shows the state lost wayyyyy less than this over 10 years, so let’s retire this narrative. But I get it... it’s hard to let go of what has been sold to you as a fact, but we can do better.
PEOPLE ARE LEAVING ILLINOIS: Data shows the state of Illinois is losing residents, big time. So where are all these people and their tax dollars going?
Today marks two years since I started this crazy journey "on the other side." I couldn't be more happy with the choice I made and the team I get to be a part of. We have a lot of work to do over the next four years and that's the most exciting part!
We all want our children to learn in school, but the safest way to do that is making sure masks are worn to prevent the spread.
You know what happens when masks and layered mitigation isn’t in place? Schools have to go back to e-learning.
@WBEZ
@cljmitchell
At this moment in time, to insinuate that qualified women and especially women of color, needed the approval of a white man to get their jobs, erases their accomplishments and entire work history they’ve built on their own. 8/X
.
@realDonaldTrump
is a failure who has once again resorted to a press stunt in an attempt to distract from his long list of failures, especially his response to the deadly coronavirus and nationwide calls for racial justice.
The international arrivals terminal at O’Hare is just so pure. I can’t even get annoyed that my parents are still waiting for a gate because I’m surround by happy people greeting their loved ones. Best part is it looks the same in every language.
@WBEZ
@cljmitchell
@repgregharris
@GovPritzker
@chicagolabor
I know this is an easy narrative that has been reported administration after administration, but when you’re dealing with the careers of incredibly qualified and accomplished public servants, they deserve more than being used as fodder for a cheap hit piece. 24/24
Anti-Semitic signs have returned to Springfield. I just asked this woman if she knew
@GovPritzker
’s family history. She said it doesn’t matter “because he’s a hypocrite.” However, she will not do an interview.
In dreams do come true news, I am joining the
@businessinsider
DC bureau as a politics correspondent covering the
@JoeBiden
campaign. I’ll also be achieving a lifelong goal of having an in-unit washer and dryer and air conditioning when I move to DC in 10 days 🙏🏼🥂
Kalief Browder was kept at Rikers for 3 years while no one could prove he stole a backpack.
Andrew Lester attempted to kill a child and was let out on bond.
Exciting day!
@SixFlags
is offering 50,000 free tickets to those who get vaccinated and you’ll be able get your shot while visiting the park!
#allinillinois