THE ILLINOIZE: Cabello jumping into race for GOP Chairman...How Dems are dealing with Biden issue

July 9, 2024

Good morning, Illinois.

Our friend Jon Seidel of the Chicago Sun-Times reported last night that indicted former House Speaker Michael Madigan’s attorneys are still planning for an October trial, even though there are questions about whether a recent Supreme Court ruling will impact corruption charges against the former Speaker. So, at a minimum, they’re expecting a superseding indictment that may change the scope of the charges against Madigan. The trial of the century.

Governor Pritzker announces CEJA grants on the west side at 1pm.

Let’s get to it.

CABELLO ENTERS GOP CHAIRMAN RACE

Rep. John Cabello (R-Machesney Park)

A third candidate has jumped into the race to succeed Don Tracy as Illinois Republican Party chairman.

Multiple sources say Rep. John Cabello (R-Machesney Park) is making calls to members of the GOP’s State Central Committee seeking support to become party chairman.