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Politics reporter at POLITICO and author of the Illinois Playbook

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Shia Kapos @shiakapos.bsky.social · 13/09/2026
Chicago’s mayor makes it official. He’s running for reelection: www.politico.com/news/2026/09...
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Chicago mayor bets progressives will turn out for him in announcing reelection bid
Progressive Brandon Johnson hopes a growing far-left movement can help him overcome voter dissatisfaction with his job performance.
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Shia Kapos @shiakapos.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
Tonight at the Hideout! www.hideoutchicago.com/shows/politi...
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Hideout Chicago
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Shia Kapos @shiakapos.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
Join us at The Hideout tonight! Come for the talk and stay for the good vibes. x.com/shiakapos/st...
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Hope to see you at The Hideout tonight! https://t.co/6IVMvFxpKt
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Matthew Eadie @mattheweadie.bsky.social · 20/08/2026
H/t to @shiakapos.bsky.social who had the Forstag fundraiser news in Playbook this morning
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Shia Kapos @shiakapos.bsky.social · 10/08/2026
— What the Michigan primary means for JB Pritzker, Rahm Emanuel and the Chicago mayor's race. — It was a cat and mouse game at the Bud Billiken Parade. — FIRST IN PLAYBOOK: Liam Stanton drops out of the mayor's race and endorses Alexi Giannoulias. politi.co/4golrIo via @politico
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The Democratic crystal ball
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Shia Kapos @shiakapos.bsky.social · 15/07/2026
We asked readers for their favorite political ads of all time, and Texas Republican Gerald Daugherty's 2016 ad takes the cake. Scroll down to READER DIGEST: politi.co/4eWSPp6 via @politico
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Summer break? Not quite
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Shia Kapos @shiakapos.bsky.social · 12/07/2026
Patel didn’t make it to Chicago but Kimmel did.
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Shia Kapos @shiakapos.bsky.social · 22/06/2026
— @ChicagoBears are back in play. — @JBPritzker's on the road promoting ag, biofuels & jobs. — @ToniPreckwinkle's presidential politics flub. — “Broadview Six” and "the fight for justice." — PLUS: A new name joins the Chicago mayor's race. www.politico.com/newsletters/...
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Bears are back in play
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Shia Kapos @shiakapos.bsky.social · 18/06/2026
Presidents Obama, Biden, Clinton and Bush all came out for the opening festivities of the Obama Presidential Library in Chicago. Absent was President Donald Trump. Folks had a few things to say about that. www.politico.com/news/2026/06...
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Obama opens his center with a warning about America’s future
The former president defended the courts, the press and constitutional norms — drawing sharp contrasts with the Trump era.
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Shia Kapos @shiakapos.bsky.social · 17/06/2026
— Obama Center: Beauty in the beholder’s eye. — Gov. Pritzker signs the budget and compares Trump to Rauner in projecting about 2028. — Jill Biden hits Chicago and talks about the dreadful debate. www.politico.com/newsletters/...
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Obama Center: Beauty in the beholder's eye
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Shia Kapos @shiakapos.bsky.social · 20/04/2026
In a Chicago room full of power brokers, a looming question is whether a woman — a Black woman — can win. @KamalaHarris says the barrier isn’t ability but recycled myths. The pipeline is stacked. The question isn’t “if.” It’s who’s scared of the answer. politi.co/4sIIf8C via @politico
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Harris hits Chicago. Questions linger
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Shia Kapos @shiakapos.bsky.social · 09/04/2026
SCOOP: Rainbow PUSH’s board has unanimously chosen Yusef Jackson to lead the group —marking a generational shift. He pledges to modernize the mission — and make a major voter education push ahead of the midterms. “This isn’t a shrinking club — it’s a growing one.” www.politico.com/newsletters/...
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Yusef Jackson tapped to lead Rainbow PUSH in new era
Shia Kapos' must-read rundown of political news in the Land of Lincoln
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Politico @politico.com · 28/03/2026
Chicago’s ICE playbook spreads as cities challenge Trump’s crackdown
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Chicago’s ICE playbook spreads as cities challenge Trump’s crackdown
Blue-state leaders are swapping executive orders, legislative strategies and public warnings.
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Shia Kapos @shiakapos.bsky.social · 09/03/2026
AI restores Bobby Rush’s voice for broadcast endorsement. www.politico.com/news/2026/03...
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Jesse Jackson Jr. turns to AI to amplify Rush endorsement
The spot restores the voice of the longtime former Chicago congressman — just as AI super PACs get involved in the race.
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Shia Kapos @shiakapos.bsky.social · 12/01/2026
Monday! We'll be talking about the Bears — on the field and at the negotiating table — with State Rep. Kam Buckner. Come for the convo, stay for the good vibes! hideoutchicago.com/event/politi...
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Politico’s Illinois Playbook Live! with Shia Kapos & special guest Kam Buckner | Hideout Chicago
Politico Playbook with Shia Kapos & special guest State Rep Kam Buckner. Rep. Kam Buckner, who represents the downtown area where the Bears are located, will sit down for our Playbook Live. Buckner is...
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Shia Kapos @shiakapos.bsky.social · 07/01/2026
— Jan Schakowsky endorses Daniel Biss. — Kwame Raoul, Rep Robin Kelly, Adam Kinzinger and Rep Chuy Garcia reflect on Jan. 6. — Plus: Readers guess who will make an exit from the Trump administration. politi.co/49bVbh2 via @politico
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Schakowsky endorses Biss
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Shia Kapos @shiakapos.bsky.social · 19/11/2025
Where's JB: At the Vatican visiting the pope!
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Shia Kapos @shiakapos.bsky.social · 12/11/2025
— @SenDuckworth: Dems need to play 'hardball.' — Tense exchange btwn governor and alderman. — Bovino's exit timed with winter. politi.co/4nMwz2h via @politico
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Duckworth: Dems need to play 'hardball'
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Shia Kapos @shiakapos.bsky.social · 07/11/2025
Read about the dramatic hearing at which a U.S. judge in Illinois slams feds’ credibility on use of force in 'Operation Midway Blitz.” politico.com/newsletters/il… via @politico
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Shia Kapos @shiakapos.bsky.social · 27/10/2025
— ICE targets Lincoln Park nannies. — Dem Leader @hakeemjeffries in IL to talking abt redistricting. — @SeanCasten on SNAP cuts: "It’s starvation being used as a political weapon.” — SCOOP: energy bill agreement! politi.co/47Hrzai via @politico
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ICE targets Lincoln Park nannies
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Shia Kapos @shiakapos.bsky.social · 01/10/2025
Pope dips his toe into a US political debate. www.politico.com/live-updates...
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Pope Leo speaks up on Dick Durbin’s behalf amid abortion rift
"It's important to look at the overall work that a senator has done,” the pontiff said amid an uproar over a church honor for the Illinois Democrat.
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Shia Kapos @shiakapos.bsky.social · 30/09/2025
— @GovPritzker slams plan to deploy the Guard. — 3 top US Senate candidates try to distinguish themselves. — Why NY's governor was in town: see Business of Politics in today's newsletter. politi.co/42YcONB via @politico
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Pritzker slams plan to deploy the Guard
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Shia Kapos @shiakapos.bsky.social · 29/09/2025
— Feds stage show of force in Chicago. — Big voices bashing Trump: Rahm, JB, Brandon. — Melissa Bean gets a congressional endorsement. politi.co/3IN005Q via @politico
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Feds stage show of force in Chicago
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thomasrodonnell.bsky.social @thomasrodonnell.bsky.social · 29/09/2025
We made it into @politico.com ! We enjoyed speaking with @shiakapos.bsky.social and Ashley Parker of @theatlantic.com. It was a fun night thanks to Rep. Sean Bagniewski and his army of helpers. www.politico.com/news/2025/09...
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Rahm Emanuel road-tests populist message in Iowa while ‘thinking’ about 2028
At a Democratic fish fry in Des Moines, the former Chicago mayor hones in on economic fairness, education and fatigue with the status quo.
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Shia Kapos @shiakapos.bsky.social · 24/09/2025
— @GovPritzker issues executive order for budget cuts to buffer impact of Trump agenda. — Chicago, with its meaty history, is moving up the vegan ranks. — Endorsements for Kelly and Krishnamoorthi in U.S. Senate race. politi.co/4gOxNZ1 via @politico
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State budget cuts ordered amid Trump fears
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Shia Kapos @shiakapos.bsky.social · 23/09/2025
THIS MORNING: @GovPritzker signs an executive order directing state agencies to identify up to 4% in cuts for FY 2026 and then create a fund that can mitigate Trump administration cuts.
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Shia Kapos @shiakapos.bsky.social · 23/09/2025
— DOJ jumps into Illinois gun ban case. — An IL congressional candidate is fundraising off Charlie Kirk's death. — @GovPritzker featured on today's @Morning_Joe talking about Trump. politi.co/4pBHkqd via @politico
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DOJ jumps into Illinois gun ban case
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Shia Kapos @shiakapos.bsky.social · 22/09/2025
— Trump attacks Chicago in Kirk eulogy. — Clashes erupt over ICE. — @JulianaStratton name-checks her opponents. — Anthony Driver gets SEIU support in IL-07 race. politi.co/46teyiP via @politico
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Trump attacks Chicago in Kirk eulogy
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Shia Kapos @shiakapos.bsky.social · 19/09/2025
— Turning fear into campaign cash. — Free speech debate envelopes Illinois. — Republican Jennifer Davis makes it official in IL-08. politi.co/4guM25f via @politico
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Turning fear into campaign fuel
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Shia Kapos @shiakapos.bsky.social · 18/09/2025
— @GovPritzker condemns canceling @jimmykimmel. — Nora Daley on radical times and the Ch Architecture Biennial. — Maria Pappas, Brendan Reilly break the caps. politi.co/48nCYgh via @politico
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Pritzker condemns canceling Kimmel
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Politico @politico.com · 17/09/2025
Trump called Chicago a “death trap” and wants to send in the National Guard. Pritzker said his remarks are a sign “of dementia,” adding, “I think he’s losing it.” @shiakapos.bsky.social has the full story in our Illinois Playbook 👇
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Pritzker says Trump is ‘losing it’
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Shia Kapos @shiakapos.bsky.social · 06/09/2025
“This is not a joke’: Chicago leaders slam Trump after president declares ‘Chipocalypse Now’ - POLITICO www.politico.com/news/2025/09...
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Shia Kapos @shiakapos.bsky.social · 06/09/2025
Sen @DickDurbin at Mexican Independence parade in Chicago’s Pilsen neighborhood calls Donald Trump’s post hinting at war on Chicago “disgusting.”
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Kyle Cheney @kyledcheney.bsky.social · 05/09/2025
BREAKING: Judge Chen has blocked the Trump administration from canceling protected status for hundreds of thousands of Venezuelans and Haitians. Chen found both decisions were preordained, with baseless pretextual explanations. storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...
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Shia Kapos @shiakapos.bsky.social · 05/09/2025
Good discussion with Chicago’s mayor about Trump and the Democratic Party. www.politico.com/newsletters/...
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Johnson pokes at Trump and timid Dems
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Governor JB Pritzker @govpritzker.illinois.gov · 31/08/2025
Why don’t you send everyone proof of life first? (Either way, Chicago doesn’t want you here)
Post from President Trump on Truth Social:

Six people were killed, and 24 people were shot, in Chicago last weekend, and JB Pritzker, the weak and pathetic Governor of Illinois, just said that he doesn’t need help in preventing crime. He is CRAZY!!! He better straighten it out, FAST, or we’re coming! MAGA. President DJT
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Shia Kapos @shiakapos.bsky.social · 30/08/2025
. @ChicagosMayor urges Trump to stand down on sending in National Guard. White House pushes back saying, quit the “publicity stunts” and take a lesson from DC mayor’s tempered response, via POLITICO www.politico.com/news/2025/08...
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Chicago mayor says National Guard must unmask if deployed, urges Trump to ‘stand down’
Mayor Brandon Johnson issued an executive order saying Chicago Police answer to City Hall, not the National Guard.
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Shia Kapos @shiakapos.bsky.social · 30/08/2025
In modern American politics, weight loss comes with the territory: www.politico.com/news/2025/08...
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‘Looks like he's getting ready for a fight’: Why JB Pritzker is slimming down
Pritzker, a potential 2028 presidential contender, would hardly be the first candidate to drop weight ahead of a campaign.
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Shia Kapos @shiakapos.bsky.social · 28/08/2025
Chicago leans on the Democratic National Convention playbook to prepare for the National Guard coming to town. www.politico.com/news/2025/08...
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Chicago prepares for National Guard to come in
With no communications from the Trump administration, officials turn to DNC playbook.
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Shia Kapos @shiakapos.bsky.social · 28/08/2025
Trying to be better about posting here, friends.
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Shia Kapos @shiakapos.bsky.social · 28/08/2025
Sen. @DickDurbin endorses Yasmeen Bankole in the IL-08 Democratic primary -- a crowded race to fill the seat of Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi, who's running for Durbin's seat. Bankole previously worked for Krishnamoorthi AND Durbin.
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Shia Kapos @shiakapos.bsky.social · 18/06/2025
— Mayor pushes back against ICE threat. — NEW: Raja is out with a new poll that has him leading in U.S. Senate race. — Illinois lawmakers' names found on alleged Minnesota murder suspect's notes. politi.co/45MBX0f via @politico
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Mayor pushes back against ICE threat
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Shia Kapos @shiakapos.bsky.social · 18/06/2025
— Pritzker v. Trump. Get used to it. — Alderman wants hearings on "rising incidents of antisemitic and radicalization” in Chicago. — @RoKhanna endorses Junaid Ahmed for Congress in IL-08. — @SenDuckworth on a (TV) warpath. politi.co/45nQgYR via @politico
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Pritzker v. Trump. Get used to it.
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Politico @politico.com · 06/06/2025
‘Mutually assured destruction’: Trump’s and Musk’s quiet day is less détente than Cold War.
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‘Mutually assured destruction’: Trump’s and Musk’s quiet day is less détente than Cold War
Trump is the most politically powerful man in the world, Musk is the wealthiest man in the world, and their fates have become inextricably linked.
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Shia Kapos @shiakapos.bsky.social · 05/06/2025
Joe Walsh might run again — as a Dem. politi.co/3HluqLE via @politico
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Joe Walsh might run again — as a Dem
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Shia Kapos @shiakapos.bsky.social · 21/05/2025
This state is the first in the country where the Freedom Caucus is in control. www.politico.com/news/2025/05...
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Cowboy conservatism takes over the Wyoming House
Wyoming House Speaker Chip Neiman expects the hard right faction to grow in state legislatures across the country.
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Shia Kapos @shiakapos.bsky.social · 19/05/2025
— Biden's health, and a new book reveals some Illinois Dems have long had concerns. — Auction time for intimate Lincoln items. — Money race heats up in congressional races. politi.co/3GYIPwU via @politico
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Biden’s health takes a sad turn
Shia Kapos' must-read rundown of political news in the Land of Lincoln
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The New York Times @nytimes.com · 18/05/2025
A large dust storm rolled across northwest Indiana and north-central Illinois on Friday, turning day to night in an area of the country rarely hit by dust storms.
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Wall of Dust Races Across Central Illinois and Pushes Into Chicago
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Blair Kamin @kaminblair.bsky.social · 18/05/2025
An insightful column by Edward Keegan connects the childhood home and church of the new pope to the ordinary architecture that Chicago does so well—Chicago Tribune. www.chicagotribune.com/2025/05/18/c...
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Edward Keegan: Pope Leo XIV’s childhood home an example of the ordinary architecture Chicago does well
In Chicago, whether it’s architecture or Catholicism, we do ordinary very well. It’s one reason we now call Pope Leo XIV our own.
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Shia Kapos @shiakapos.bsky.social · 09/05/2025
Pope Leo knows Illinois politi.co/3ELb6qf via @politico
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Pope Leo knows Illinois
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