Morning Spin: Emanuel heads to London, Berlin, Milan to promote Chicago
Topspin
Mayor
The trip abroad marks the latest in a series of international trips and events for the mayor, who has been working to bolster his collaboration with international mayors at a time when he's had little cooperation o domestic issues from President
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Emanuel will travel to
The junket is the latest in a long list of events involving international mayors that Emanuel either has hosted or attended.
So far in 2017: In February, Emanuel hosted the mayors of Mexican cities
Last year, Emanuel made a December trip to
Among Emanuel's other international junkets: trade trips in 2013 and 2015 to
Emanuel's office did not respond to a request for details on how long the mayor's latest trip will last and whether it will be paid for by city funds or by
What's on tap
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*Gov.
From the notebook
*Abortion bill stunt: A bunch of abortion rights groups did a stunt Thursday at the Thompson Center to try to pressure
Rauner had promised to veto the bill earlier in the spring session. The governor, who late in his first campaign in 2014 said he had no social agenda, is seeking re-election next year and looking to shore up support among social conservatives, even if a veto might alienate some suburban women swing voters.
One problem for the protesters though: The Democrat-controlled
*The Sunday Spin: On this week's show,
*Quick spins: Mayor Emanuel had no comment Thursday on the indictment of his political ally,
What we're writing
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*Special prosecutor in
*Suburban school leaders worried about state education funding.
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What we're reading (Friday summer fun edition)
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*Cubs mortgage long-term future for near-term future in Sox trade.
*Lone remaining Bulls' star loves "manny packs."
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*Track Illinois campaign contributions in real time here and here.
Beyond
*Trump defends son's meeting with Russian lawyer.
*Trump in
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*A risky mix: cutting taxes for rich and aid to poor, NYT reports.
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