Illinois
‘The Daily Show’ Takes Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker Drinking, Gets Him to Debate Whether ‘The Bear’ Is a Comedy (EXCLUSIVE)
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“The Daily Show” kicks off in Chicago on Monday with Governor J.B. Pritzker taking show correspondent Jordan Klepper around Chicago. And that meant several bars, including The Gman Tavern, Murphy’s Bleachers and Guthries Tavern. While they participated in some daydrinking, Klepper got Pritzker to open up on a few key issues — such as whether Chicago-based Emmy winner “The Bear” should be considered a comedy.
“I don’t know why it’s in the comedy category, but I got to say it’s one of the best shows on TV, and it shows off Chicago,” Pritzker told Klepper in the segment, set to run on Monday’s show. Variety has a first look at the clip, which you watch below ahead of the governors appearance at the Democratic National Convention.
Among the highlights, Pritzker has Klepper take a shot of Malört, a very particular liquer made in Chicago. “If you want to be like Chicagoans, you got to have a Malört,” the governor said. It is potent: “I have this aftertaste like I was sucking on the leg of a wet dog,” Klepper quipped.
Klepper noted that the 1968 DNC left a stain on Chicago for years, although the party did return in 1996 for a much more successful event. “Things have changed quite a lot, and there are protests at every convention,” Pritzker said. “But the truth is that here in Chicago, we protect people’s first amendment rights, and we’re going to put on one of the best conventions anybody has ever seen. There’s no city that has a better summer than the city of Chicago.”
Comedy Central’s “The Daily Show” kicks off a week of shows on Monday night at the Athenaeum Center for Thought & Culture in Chicago with Michael Kosta as host, with Gov. Gretchen Whitmer (D-Mich.) as guest. Desi Lydic takes over on Tuesday with Rep. Lauren Underwood (D-Ill.) and then Klepper on Wednesday with Gov. Wes Moore (D-Md.). Those shows air at the normal 11 p.m. ET/PT time, while the week will conclude with a love show hosted by Jon Stewart on Thursday, airing at 11:30 p.m. ET/PT, following the closing night of the DNC.
“The Daily Show” actually kicked off the week with a “InDogCision 2024: Rescuing Democracy” event at Gallagher Way in Chicago. The event featured meet-and-greets with “The Daily Show” news team while registering to vote, adopting dogs and grabbing free giveaways with doggie essentials. HeadCount facilitated over 250 voter registrations and checks, while Paws Chicago saw multiple adoptions in progress.
See Pritzker on “The Daily Show” below.
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Illinois
DNC in Chicago: Tim Walz’ wife makes surprise address to Illinois Democrats
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Tim Walzs wife makes surprise appearance at DNC breakfast
Illinois leaders gathered at the Loop’s Royal Sonesta for the first DNC breakfast. Minnesota Gov. Tim Walzs wife, Gwen, made a suprise apperance and introduced herself to the Illinois Presidential Delegation.
CHICAGO – A surprise guest visited Illinois Democrats as they gathered for their first delegation breakfast of Chicago’s Democratic National Convention.
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz’ wife Gwen Walz received a standing ovation when she was introduced as a speaker, during a high-energy program that featured addresses from Gov. J.B. Pritzker, Illinois Sen. Tammy Duckworth, and New Jersey Sen. Cory Booker.
“I can’t think of a better team than Kamala and team,” Walz told the crowd. “They’ve been spending their entire career fighting for the middle class.”
Walz thanked Pritzker and Illinois for hosting the convention and mentioned that she and her family traditionally spend New Year’s Eve in the city. She asked the delegates in the room to canvas, make calls and work to elect the Harris Walz ticket in November.
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“We have 78 short days to make history. 78 days to do the work together,” Walz said.
Duckworth took the podium soon after and recounted how she convinced democratic leaders to bring the convention to a city in a non-swing state.
“We’re more than just the heartland, we are the heart of our nation,” Duckworth said.
Duckworth praised the leadership of Pritzker and says party leaders were sold on Chicago as a host because of policies pursued by democrats in the state.
“Where else are you gonna go where you see a state that’s rebuilt its economy by a democratic governor after a republican tried to drive it into the ground?” Duckworth said.
One high profile public official – Mayor Brandon Johnson – was absent for today’s breakfast. Instead, he spoke at the Hilton before Michigan’s democratic delegation.
Duckworth, Pritzker, and Walz will have prominent speaking slots at the United Center during official Democratic National Convention programming.
Illinois
Aurora Mayor Richard Irvin announces plan to run for third term
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Monday, August 19, 2024 3:59AM
Aurora Mayor Richard Irvin announced on Sunday he is planning to run for a third term in office as the mayor of the second largest city in Illinois.
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Industry changes in effect for Illinois Realtors
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ILLINOIS (25News Now) – In an open letter to consumers, Illinois realtors want homeowners to know new industry standards.
Two changes were on the focus of the open letter. The first change will require a written agreement with realtors detailing the broker’s work, pay, and rate of compensation, and the second state’s brokers are now required to include shared compensation information in writing or privately on their websites.
The Peoria Area Association of Realtors CEO, Jenna Hamm said buyers will not view a home with their agent until they sign a buyers agreement.
“Buyers will have to be very diligent in the homes they want, and with the terms they’re looking at to purchase a home. The buyers will submit an amendment to our purchase agreement,” said Jenna Hamm.
The changes will be in effect on August 17th. For the full details, you can click on it here.
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