Shia Kapos

Chicago

Reporter at POLITICO

Writer at Illinois Playbook Newsletter

Politics reporter @POLITICO and author of the Illinois Playbook.

Articles

A Springfield 'publicity stunt'

1 week ago | politico.com | Shia Kapos

Good Thursday morning, Illinois. Enjoy the sunshine and our Playbook. Kristi Noem created a firestorm in Springfield on Wednesday by invoking the name of Emma Shafer to criticize the Pritzker administration on the issue of immigration.
Krishnamoorthi joins Senate battle

1 week ago | politico.com | Shia Kapos

Happy Wednesday, Illinois. Welcome to your favorite excuse to avoid actual work. Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi, foreground, is in an elevator at the U.S. Capitol in 2024. | Francis Chung/POLITICO MAKING IT OFFICIAL: Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi announced this morning that he’ll run for the Senate seat held by the retiring Sen. Dick Durbin.
Raja Krishnamoorthi launches Senate bid in Illinois

1 week ago | politico.com | Shia Kapos

The Democratic House member has more than $19 million in the bank. Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi speaks during a press conference on Capitol Hill in 2023. | Francis Chung/POLITICO CHICAGO — Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi, a prolific fundraiser, announced his long-expected run for Illinois’ open U.S. Senate seat.
Raja Krishnamoorthi launches Senate bid in Illinois

1 week ago | yahoo.com | Shia Kapos

CHICAGO — Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi, a prolific fundraiser, announced his long-expected run for Illinois’ open U.S. Senate seat. “I've made a career of standing up to bullies in Congress, and now we have to stand up to Donald Trump, who's in the way of people realizing their full economic potential,” Krishnamoorthi said in an interview with POLITICO.
Robin Kelly, Laura Fine join the fray

1 week ago | politico.com | Shia Kapos

Good Tuesday morning, Illinois. Coffee helps a margarita hangover. Congresswoman Robin Kelly speaks during a House Oversight and Government Reform Committee hearing on gun violence in 2022. | Andrew Harnik/AP SHE’s IN: Congresswoman Robin Kelly is joining a growing field of Democrats vying for the U.S. Senate seat now held by retiring Dick Durbin. “This moment requires proven leaders who have the experience to take on the toughest battles.
Robin Kelly launches Senate bid to succeed Dick Durbin

1 week ago | politico.com | Shia Kapos

The Illinois Democrat is entering a contested primary. Rep. Robin Kelly speaks during a House Committee on Oversight and Reform hearing on gun violence in 2022. | Andrew Harnik/AP CHICAGO — Illinois Rep. Robin Kelly is joining a growing field of Democrats vying for the U.S. Senate seat now held by Dick Durbin. “This moment requires proven leaders who have the experience to take on the toughest battles.
The ‘brilliant’ Lori Healey has died

1 week ago | politico.com | Shia Kapos

Welcome Monday, Illinois. Sovereignty beat out Journalism at the Kentucky Derby — and the Trump administration couldn’t be more pleased. Lori Healey, a former top aide to Mayor Richard M. Daley, has died. | Provided photo LORI HEALEY, one of the most consequential behind-the-scenes political players in Chicago’s modern history, died Saturday after battling a form of pancreatic cancer, according to her family. She was 65.
Senate race's sharp elbows

1 week ago | politico.com | Shia Kapos

TGIF, Illinois. Enjoy the sunshine, even if you have to bundle up. Illinois Playbook at the Hideout May 22: Mayor Brandon Johnson will sit down with your Playbook host. Tickets here Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton, left, Gov. JB Pritzker and Congresswoman Lauren Underwood teamed up in March to criticize the Trump administration. | Photo via Gov.
It's a waiting game for 2026

2 weeks ago | politico.com | Shia Kapos

Happy May, Illinois. It’s the start of summer, as far as we’re concerned. SCOOP: While U.S. Reps. Robin Kelly, Raja Krishnamoorth and Lauren Underwood consider jumping into the U.S. Senate race with Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton, a long line of candidates are chomping at the bit waiting to run for those congressional seats — should they open up. The most competitive of the three races will likely be for the 8th District seat now held by Krishnamoorthi.
The Senate campaign operatives

2 weeks ago | politico.com | Shia Kapos

Happy Wednesday, Illinois, and on to the next 100 days. SCOOP: The U.S. Senate race is in its early stages but candidate Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton is staffing up — and so are those who haven’t (yet) announced.