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* Rep. Frank Mautino shared some good news this week with his local newspaper about his cancer treatments…
(T)he outcome was better than hoped. Subsequent tests showed no trace of cancer. They had gotten it all. Mautino had been braced for a final, post-operative bout of chemotherapy to zap any lingering malignant cells; now, doctors decided there was no need.
* And the guy truly is all class…
Frank Mautino received a get-well voicemail from Gov. Bruce Rauner the same day a Rauner-sponsored “hit piece” came in the mail demonizing him and his fellow Democrats.
Mautino pondered the governor’s encouraging message and then marveled at the not-so-nice mailer that arrived almost simultaneously. Such is life in Illinois politics: The sick don’t get a break from partisan sniping.
“I called the governor and I said, ‘Hey Bruce. I want to thank you for your voice mail. I also got your robo-calls and your flier,’” Mautino said, smiling. “He laughed. That’s the line of work I’m in.”
posted by Rich Miller
Friday, Sep 11, 15 @ 10:57 am
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It’s good to hear Frank is doing better.
Comment by Tournaround Agenda Friday, Sep 11, 15 @ 11:03 am
Get well and stay well Frank!
Comment by Norseman Friday, Sep 11, 15 @ 11:06 am
He is my rep. Glad he is doing well.
Comment by Huh? Friday, Sep 11, 15 @ 11:06 am
Politics is a strange business. I’m happy that Rep. Mautino has a clean bill of health.
Comment by Stones Friday, Sep 11, 15 @ 11:06 am
Great news about a great guy. Prayers for your continuing recovery!
Comment by Centennial Friday, Sep 11, 15 @ 11:08 am
Class shows.
Comment by Wordslinger Friday, Sep 11, 15 @ 11:12 am
Great news, glad to hear. All the best to you, Representative.
OW
ps - Class is something people have, or don’t. You have class in Spades, always have.
Comment by Oswego Willy Friday, Sep 11, 15 @ 11:18 am
State Representative Terry Parke once told me that during the Veto Session after the Speaker’s candidate beat him, the Speaker came over, shook his hand and told Parke that it wasn’t personal, it was just politics. Parke then told me that the Speaker was right.
It’s just like the scene from Godfather, it wasn’t personal, it was just business.
Comment by Just Me Friday, Sep 11, 15 @ 11:23 am
There are some guys it’s just impossible not to root for all the time. Frank is one of them. Godspeed sir! I’d never walk a precinct in opposition to you!
Comment by A guy Friday, Sep 11, 15 @ 11:27 am
Very good news for a very good guy! Glad to hear it…
Comment by DuPage Don Friday, Sep 11, 15 @ 11:27 am
one of the best
Comment by steve schnorf Friday, Sep 11, 15 @ 11:27 am
Class act.
Comment by Archiesmom Friday, Sep 11, 15 @ 11:32 am
As an aside, our hospital here in Streator announced this week it is closing. OSF Health Systems will be building an “urgent care” clinic here, but the current law says free-standing emergency rooms are not allowed without inpatient facilities.
Rep. Mautino was quick to pledge that he will work to get that law changed so Streator can have an emergency room that can treat accident and heart attack victims.
Not only is Frank a truly nice man, but he has always been responsive to the needs of his constituents.
Comment by Streator Curmudgeon Friday, Sep 11, 15 @ 11:49 am
So happy for him! As someone who has been there, I am particularly glad that he doesn’t need chemo.
I wish him all the best.
Comment by JoanP Friday, Sep 11, 15 @ 12:17 pm
Great news on the treatment and results!
Comment by Just curious Friday, Sep 11, 15 @ 12:19 pm
Great news for Representative Mautino.
Comment by DuPage Bard Friday, Sep 11, 15 @ 12:38 pm
Hope to have another sit-down with Frank over issues. He’s not my rep but a friend is. We visited in his office and I appreciate his insignts.
Frank has my respect and am glad he is doing so well. Here’s hoping for many more years to come of good health.
Comment by Nearly Normal Friday, Sep 11, 15 @ 12:47 pm
That’s great news for a great guy! Here’s to future follow-up appointments that find nothing!
Comment by Agricola Friday, Sep 11, 15 @ 1:12 pm
God bless, Frank. You’re a chip off the old block.
Comment by Arthur Andersen Friday, Sep 11, 15 @ 3:00 pm