Shia Kapos
@shiakapos.bsky.social
Politics reporter at POLITICO and author of the Illinois Playbook
— @SenDuckworth: Dems need to play 'hardball.'
— Tense exchange btwn governor and alderman.
— Bovino's exit timed with winter.
politi.co/4nMwz2h via @politico
— Tense exchange btwn governor and alderman.
— Bovino's exit timed with winter.
politi.co/4nMwz2h via @politico
Duckworth: Dems need to play 'hardball'
politi.co
November 12, 2025 at 4:51 PM
— @SenDuckworth: Dems need to play 'hardball.'
— Tense exchange btwn governor and alderman.
— Bovino's exit timed with winter.
politi.co/4nMwz2h via @politico
— Tense exchange btwn governor and alderman.
— Bovino's exit timed with winter.
politi.co/4nMwz2h via @politico
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
https://politico.com/newsletters/il…
November 7, 2025 at 11:25 PM
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
— 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
— 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
ICE targets Lincoln Park nannies
politi.co
October 27, 2025 at 4:42 PM
— 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
— 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
Pope dips his toe into a US political debate. www.politico.com/live-updates...
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.
www.politico.com
October 1, 2025 at 12:06 PM
Pope dips his toe into a US political debate. www.politico.com/live-updates...
— @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
— 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
Pritzker slams plan to deploy the Guard
politi.co
September 30, 2025 at 2:35 PM
— @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
— 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
— 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
— Big voices bashing Trump: Rahm, JB, Brandon.
— Melissa Bean gets a congressional endorsement.
politi.co/3IN005Q via @politico
Feds stage show of force in Chicago
politi.co
September 29, 2025 at 1:07 PM
— 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
— Big voices bashing Trump: Rahm, JB, Brandon.
— Melissa Bean gets a congressional endorsement.
politi.co/3IN005Q via @politico
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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...
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.
www.politico.com
September 29, 2025 at 2:29 AM
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...
— @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
— 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
State budget cuts ordered amid Trump fears
politi.co
September 24, 2025 at 1:32 PM
— @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
— 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
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.
September 23, 2025 at 2:29 PM
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.
— 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
— 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
DOJ jumps into Illinois gun ban case
politi.co
September 23, 2025 at 2:29 PM
— 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
— 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
— 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
— Clashes erupt over ICE.
— @JulianaStratton name-checks her opponents.
— Anthony Driver gets SEIU support in IL-07 race. politi.co/46teyiP via @politico
Trump attacks Chicago in Kirk eulogy
politi.co
September 22, 2025 at 7:15 PM
— 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
— Clashes erupt over ICE.
— @JulianaStratton name-checks her opponents.
— Anthony Driver gets SEIU support in IL-07 race. politi.co/46teyiP via @politico
— Turning fear into campaign cash.
— Free speech debate envelopes Illinois.
— Republican Jennifer Davis makes it official in IL-08.
politi.co/4guM25f via @politico
— Free speech debate envelopes Illinois.
— Republican Jennifer Davis makes it official in IL-08.
politi.co/4guM25f via @politico
Turning fear into campaign fuel
politi.co
September 19, 2025 at 2:05 PM
— Turning fear into campaign cash.
— Free speech debate envelopes Illinois.
— Republican Jennifer Davis makes it official in IL-08.
politi.co/4guM25f via @politico
— Free speech debate envelopes Illinois.
— Republican Jennifer Davis makes it official in IL-08.
politi.co/4guM25f via @politico
— @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
— Nora Daley on radical times and the Ch Architecture Biennial.
— Maria Pappas, Brendan Reilly break the caps. politi.co/48nCYgh via @politico
Pritzker condemns canceling Kimmel
politi.co
September 18, 2025 at 3:19 PM
— @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
— 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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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 👇
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 👇
Pritzker says Trump is ‘losing it’
www.politico.com
September 17, 2025 at 4:09 PM
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 👇
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 👇
“This is not a joke’: Chicago leaders slam Trump after president declares ‘Chipocalypse Now’ - POLITICO www.politico.com/news/2025/09...
September 6, 2025 at 8:16 PM
“This is not a joke’: Chicago leaders slam Trump after president declares ‘Chipocalypse Now’ - POLITICO www.politico.com/news/2025/09...
Sen @DickDurbin at Mexican Independence parade in Chicago’s Pilsen neighborhood calls Donald Trump’s post hinting at war on Chicago “disgusting.”
September 6, 2025 at 5:29 PM
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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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...
Chen found both decisions were preordained, with baseless pretextual explanations.
storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...
September 5, 2025 at 7:40 PM
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...
Chen found both decisions were preordained, with baseless pretextual explanations.
storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...
Good discussion with Chicago’s mayor about Trump and the Democratic Party. www.politico.com/newsletters/...
Johnson pokes at Trump and timid Dems
www.politico.com
September 5, 2025 at 7:31 PM
Good discussion with Chicago’s mayor about Trump and the Democratic Party. www.politico.com/newsletters/...
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Why don’t you send everyone proof of life first?
(Either way, Chicago doesn’t want you here)
(Either way, Chicago doesn’t want you here)
August 31, 2025 at 12:51 AM
Why don’t you send everyone proof of life first?
(Either way, Chicago doesn’t want you here)
(Either way, Chicago doesn’t want you here)
. @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...
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.
www.politico.com
August 30, 2025 at 10:25 PM
. @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...
In modern American politics, weight loss comes with the territory: www.politico.com/news/2025/08...
‘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.
www.politico.com
August 30, 2025 at 2:18 PM
In modern American politics, weight loss comes with the territory: www.politico.com/news/2025/08...
Chicago leans on the Democratic National Convention playbook to prepare for the National Guard coming to town. www.politico.com/news/2025/08...
Chicago prepares for National Guard to come in
With no communications from the Trump administration, officials turn to DNC playbook.
www.politico.com
August 28, 2025 at 5:19 PM
Chicago leans on the Democratic National Convention playbook to prepare for the National Guard coming to town. www.politico.com/news/2025/08...
Trying to be better about posting here, friends.
August 27, 2025 at 11:57 PM
Trying to be better about posting here, friends.
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.
Having Senator Durbin’s trust to deliver for Illinois has been an incredible honor!
I’m ready to carry on his legacy of lowering costs for the working-class, defending our communities, and making life better for Illinoisans!
#IL08 #DickDurbin
I’m ready to carry on his legacy of lowering costs for the working-class, defending our communities, and making life better for Illinoisans!
#IL08 #DickDurbin
August 27, 2025 at 11:56 PM
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.
— 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
— 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
Mayor pushes back against ICE threat
politi.co
June 18, 2025 at 1:26 PM
— 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
— 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