The Atlantic earlier announced that Emanuel was joining as a contributing editor. But that apparently ended after a group of black staffers objected because of his alleged role hiding evidence about the Laquan McDonald shooting. “It did not simply ‘happen on his watch;’ as mayor, he consciously used his authority to prevent the public from knowing what occurred” they wrote.

Local governments have long received a share of the state income tax revenue collected in their areas. But several years ago, Illinois reduced the amount of such revenue municipalities and counties receive from the Local Government Distributive Fund. Now the DuPage Mayors and Managers Conference says it will lobby to get that money back during the 2020 legislative session.

At least he’s honest about the motive.

“The questions here go to the heart of whether Cook County dispenses equal justice, in the public eye, to all defendants — or offers special handling to those who have political or other insider leverage.”