THE ILLINOIZE: House GOP struggles to recruit top recruits...Mapes trial...Pritzker plans for Governor's Day

August 8, 2023

Good morning, Illinois.

You may have seen Governor Pritzker signed a bill yesterday starting the process to choose a new state flag. Our current flag is boring, of course, but harmless. What would you like to see? Send me your ideas at patrick@theillinoize.com.

By the way, we’re 224 days from the March primary and 455 days to the November 5, 2024 general election.

As for today, there’s nothing on Governor Pritzker’s public schedule.

Let me know what’s on your mind. Drop me a note anytime at patrick@theillinoize.com. Ask me anything.

Let’s get to it.

HOUSE REPUBLICANS STRUGGLE TO RECRUIT TOP TIER CANDIDATES

Former DuPage County Board member Greg Hart, who lost a close rase for DuPage County Board Chairman in 2022, is considered a dream candidate for many Republicans down the road, either for congress, statewide office, or any number of possibilities.