Shia Kapos
@ShiaKapos
Politics reporter @POLITICO and author of the Illinois Playbook. Proud Chicagoan who grew up on a farm before living and working in SLC, SanFran and NYC.
Immigrants transformed Chicago’s South Side. Trump’s crackdown is pushing them underground. politi.co/43ETWV2 via @politico
WWE is saddened to learn WWE Hall of Famer Hulk Hogan has passed away. One of pop culture’s most recognizable figures, Hogan helped WWE achieve global recognition in the 1980s. WWE extends its condolences to Hogan’s family, friends, and fans.
Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers will not seek reelection ow.ly/ZbLx106gOyN
Illinois Gov. @JBPritzker's gerrymander jab at Texas Republicans and Donald Trump draws fire. politi.co/46WqXxA via @politico
As the Epstein crisis unfolded — Speaker Johnson, Scalise, leaders + Rules Committee rebels huddled for an emergency meeting in Emmer’s office They quickly chose to surrender full control of the House floor - rather than take another Epstein vote politi.co/46rFEsy
— @JBPritzker's gerrymander jab draws fire. — Margaret Croke officially launches her campaign for state comptroller. — Richard Boykin plans his kick-off for the IL-07 seat with Willie Wilson at his side. politi.co/46WqXxA via @politico
The game has been expected for months after the city approved $$$ for security upgrades outside Wrigley, but hotel reservations and other logistics were still being negotiated. Expect events around the city, including a fan festival at Navy Pier. chicagobusiness.com/sports/wrigley…
Epstein’s shadow reaches Illinois politi.co/4f32CZ3 via @politico
The flashy fugitives: Anosh Ahmed are Sameer Suhail are accused of stealing millions from Loretto Hospital. But they're living abroad in Dubai. Ahmed is starting a podcast & appealing to Trump, and Suhail started a luxe plastic surgery clinic. blockclubchicago.org/2025/07/22/the…
A Dem running to unseat Young Kim in CA is preparing to take out a billboard ad questioning why Kim voted to “HIDE the list?” ... via @JeremyBWhite , @ShiaKapos , @lindseymholden , @NickReisman & @natsfert Democrats fan Epstein flames politi.co/4o8a3m6 via @politico
.@GovPritzker at a restored Union Station in Chicago for its centennial celebration.
President Trump is attempting to shift the public’s focus away from the building crisis around the release of sealed documents detailing the Jeffrey Epstein case by urging his Justice Department to go after former President Obama. ow.ly/6Z2J50Wtv7b
.@JBPritzker on Democrats: "We've lost our way... Let’s not walk away from Civil Rights because we lost an election. We haven’t talked enough about Civil Rights. We haven’t talked enough about health care." politi.co/4kPT30Y via @politico
Capitol agenda: House GOP eyes an early exit over Epstein meltdown ow.ly/ScfM106gx6B
"The problem is his self-confidence: he loves dictators and billionaires. When he sees people with money, he melts," a member of the FIFA council tells @SophiaCai99 and @Tim_Roehn for this @politico @welt collab on soccer king Gianni Infantino politico.com/news/2025/07/2…
— Pritzker on Dems: ‘We’ve lost our way.' — The Cook County commish race with notable names and cash. — Former Gov. Jim Edgar has tapped a new group of fellows. We have the list. politi.co/4kPT30Y via @politico
— A Democratic family feud averted. — Intrigue in the comptroller race. — Why Christian Mitchell is taking a break from the campaign. — @GovWhitmer and @GovDunleavy talk climate in Chicago. politi.co/4lFcriw via @politico