Don Vincent

Serial Hobbyist & Entrepreneur | Owner/Publisher @TheDailyLineChi & @TheDailylineIl | Cost Segregation Broker | #Foodie #Hunter #Advocate #Explorer #Picker

[Camryn Cutinello @camryncutinello]

@ChrisWelch_JD says Bears negotiations will be resolved "sooner rather than later," with work continuing into the summer. My story (unlocked):
https://t.co/EgZykUWWop

[Camryn Cutinello @camryncutinello]

Ladies and gentlemen, a budget amendment has been posted: https://t.co/nLYktV7Mkb

[Camryn Cutinello @camryncutinello]

Just spoke to Leader Lightford who told me they're "pretty sure" the cannabis omnibus bill (HB 5784) will move before adjournment. She said some issues, including hemp-infused beverages, will be pushed to lame duck #twill

[Don Vincent @donvincent]

The measure would require school boards to adopt policies that prohibit cellphones during the school day, including classroom time, lunch and recess.

Via @camryncutinello
https://t.co/NlyDrgLwmo

[Don Vincent @donvincent]

@ApoStructura What is the difference between green orange and red dots?

[Don Vincent @donvincent]

#12963

[Chicago Bars @chicagobars]

Not to flog this legislative process again but a City Council meeting is debating a substitute ordinance that hasn't been publicly posted and...confusion is (inevitably) ensuing. https://t.co/iepMbxfsrC

[Nilam Civok @CivokNilam]

NEW: In an email to all Chicago Public Schools teachers, CPS CEO Dr. Macquline King wrote:

"Any supplemental materials on civic engagement must be approved by school leadership. Please submit these materials to your school principal for review and approval as soon as possible. No supplemental material may be implemented until the principal reviews and approves. Keep in mind that content presented to students must be neutral in nature, providing diverse perspectives, and cannot advance any particular viewpoint."

That means the official May Day training provided by CPS teachers, including David Stieber and Kirstin Roberts whose X profile reads "Socialism or Bust", must be approved by principals before it can be implemented.

As a reminder, full coverage of the training and proposed curriculum, which includes teaching children as young as 3 years old about political issues, was reported by @NAVIvalues and can be found here:

https://t.co/2a4x73NSBM

Resources shared by CTU with all teachers:

https://t.co/TkBKSUG8f4

[Michael McDevitt @MikeMcDTweets]

The City Council has approved a $14.5M TIF loan and $10M in @ChicagoDOH multi-family funds to the HUB32 mixed-use project in East Garfield Park, which will include 51 affordable units and ground-floor retail space.

[The Daily Line @thedailylinechi]

License committee to consider measure to allow conditional city licenses for video gambling.

Via @MikeMcDTweets

Link to the full report in comments 👇

[The Daily Line @thedailylinechi]

Meeting Preview: Pedestrian and traffic committee to hold first hearing under new bridge closure ordinance

⏲️ : 12:30pm - start time

Via @MikeMcDTweets

Link to full report in comments 👇

[Don Vincent @donvincent]

Next up.. #FOIA fest with @thedailyline team. Thank you @headlineclub!

Good to be with team members @camryncutinello and @MikeMcDTweets of @thedailylinechi @thedailylineIL

[Heather Cherone @HeatherCherone]

BREAKING: The Chicago City Council Wednesday voted 30-18 to reverse a 2023 vote to phase out the tipped minimum wage, one of Mayor Brandon Johnson’s major legislative accomplishments.
Johnson is weighing a veto. @wttw

[Mary Ann Ahern @MaryAnnAhernNBC]

Mayor’s news conference canceled 5 mins before scheduled. Only 2 people there to ask questions as it’s Election Day. But oh don’t fret, we’re going to be focused on City February election starting tomorrow! ⁦@ChicagosMayor⁩

[Michael McLean @cornoisseur]

Chicago early vote & VBM ballots received so far in the 2026 Illinois primary are substantially outpacing 2022 and 2018

2026: 87,118 (36,345 EV + 50,773 VBM)
🟢 +106% vs 2018
🟢 +86% vs 2022

2022: 46,962 (17,814 EV + 29,148 VBM)

2018: 42,216 (37,244 EV + 4,972 VBM)

https://t.co/N6e28yl0K2

[PsiQuantum @PsiQuantum]

For decades, America's industrial might was forged at the U.S. Steel South Works site in Chicago.

Today, steel beams are rising once again at the Illinois Quantum and Microelectronics Park, where PsiQuantum will deploy America's first utility-scale quantum computer.

A full-circle moment for South Chicago—forged in steel and made possible by the world-changing promise of quantum technology.

[The Daily Line @thedailylinechi]

Law department declined to provide hiring records to inspector general’s office but fulfilled covert FOIA.

Via @MikeMcDTweets
📌 @ChicagoCityLaw | @ChicagoOIG | @ChicagosMayor
https://t.co/gPn3rw1dKA

[Ben Szalinski @BenSzalinski]

One thing to watch in this year’s election was how much does Darren Bailey refocus his campaign on the suburbs. So far, not much- just 6 bus tour stops out of 68. It’s a primary and the party base is downstate, but it will be worth watching if this changes if he moves on

[Michael McDevitt @MikeMcDTweets]

Update: IL Gaming Board has received 158 applications for Chicago VGTs by end of day yesterday following applications opening Feb. 26.

Last week, Ald. Beale claimed hundreds had been submitted by midday Friday.

Here’s a breakdown by day from a spox

[The Daily Line @thedailylinechi]

Public safety committee to consider enhanced penalties for animal cruelty, identity concealment, offenses by minors.
Via @MikeMcDTweets
📌@RaymondALopez | @AldermanHopkins
https://t.co/CfsOLRLpc3