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Politics reporter @POLITICO. Author of Illinois Playbook. Grew up on a farm and now harvest scoops across Chicago and the Midwest.

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I write about government and politics for POLITICO's national homepage and for the Illinois Playbook.

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Big names in Chicago are big readers, too

Big names in Chicago are big readers, too

These friends of Mayor Rahm Emanuel and former Mayor Richard M. Daley are notable on Chicago corporate and ci…

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Golf handicaps of the CEOs; how do they keep them low and run the company too?

Golf handicaps of the CEOs; how do they keep them low and run the company too?

A single-digit golf handicap is usually a sign you spend a good deal of time on the golf course mastering the…

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CEOs who run the Chicago Marathon and tips on how they do it

CEOs who run the Chicago Marathon and tips on how they do it

Chicago executives open up about running the Chicago Marathon numerous times and how they work to shave their…

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DNC in Chicago

DNC in Chicago

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GOP says affordability trumps Trump

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By Shia Kapos Verified
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TGIF, Illinois. Thanks for sticking with us this week! PROGRAMMING NOTE: The newsletter is taking two whole weeks off — yes, two It's a little breather before the election season(s) kick in. We'll be back in your inbox Tuesday, Sept. 8. In the meantime, enjoy the break from my inbox presence SPRINGFIELD, Illinois — Illinois Republicans arrived at the State Fair on Thursday with a familiar list of targets, hammering Democrats on ethics scandals, corruption and one-party control of state government.
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Illinois Dems dodge left flank wars

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By Shia Kapos Verified
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Good Thursday morning, Illinois. The State Fair's political pendulum swings right today as Illinois Republicans descend on Springfield for their annual showcase. BREAKING: The Democratic National Committee has narrowed its list of potential 2028 convention host cities to Boston, Denver and Philadelphia, DNC Chair Ken Martin announced this morning. Chicago, which hosted the party's 2024 convention, did not make the cut. The DNC is expected to make a final selection later this year.
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The breakfast Durbin built

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By Shia Kapos Verified
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Happy Wednesday, Illinois. How early is too early for a corn dog? SPRINGFIELD, Illinois — The Illinois Democratic County Chairs' Association breakfast has for years been the marquee event of political week at the State Fair. Power breakfast : County leaders, elected officials, donors and activists pack into the BOS Center for coffee, pancakes and a dose of politics. It's where Democrats take stock of where they've been and where they're headed. This year's featured guest is Massachusetts Sen.
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What was your first job as a journalist?

Librarian at the Salt Lake Tribune.

Have you ever used a typewriter?

Yes but not as a journalist.

How is social media changing news?

I'm writing news on social media sometimes before I write the story. Readers want news fast.