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* From left, Gov. Bruce Rauner, Tom Ricketts and Kerry Wood at the Wood Foundation’s recent gala

posted by Rich Miller
Tuesday, Sep 29, 15 @ 12:19 pm

Comments

  1. “Where’s Scott Walker?”

    Comment by Almost the Weekend Tuesday, Sep 29, 15 @ 12:20 pm

  2. First time this year I feel good about being a Sox fan.

    Comment by Joe Tuesday, Sep 29, 15 @ 12:21 pm

  3. The Governor couldn’t “find” a tie?

    C’mon

    “Caption?”

    “Go Red Sox!”

    Comment by Oswego Willy Tuesday, Sep 29, 15 @ 12:21 pm

  4. Mannie, Moe and Kerry.

    Comment by Keyser Soze Tuesday, Sep 29, 15 @ 12:22 pm

  5. I’m tryin’ to make Illinois a better place fur fellas like you an’ me.

    Comment by Travelguy Tuesday, Sep 29, 15 @ 12:22 pm

  6. “This is the church this is the steeple open the door and there’s the people”

    Comment by Empty Suit Tuesday, Sep 29, 15 @ 12:23 pm

  7. A Joker, A Smoker & A Midnight Toker

    Comment by Stones Tuesday, Sep 29, 15 @ 12:23 pm

  8. How much did the ricketts cardboard cut out cost?

    Comment by burbanite Tuesday, Sep 29, 15 @ 12:24 pm

  9. “Governor Rauner seeks advice from Tom Rickets on the Cubs turnaround agenda.”

    Comment by Chicago Cynic Tuesday, Sep 29, 15 @ 12:28 pm

  10. In all seriousness Kerry Wood looks like he has lost quite a bit of weight.

    Comment by Stones Tuesday, Sep 29, 15 @ 12:29 pm

  11. Lock out, Buy out, and Strike out.

    Comment by Jocko Tuesday, Sep 29, 15 @ 12:29 pm

  12. For a moment, I thought this is what he was doing with his hands:
    http://d3imyo1kk0rcam.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/4f00e440c9a4862e49ac05489543bd83.jpg

    Comment by Missing G Tuesday, Sep 29, 15 @ 12:32 pm

  13. I couldn’t stand him as a player, but Kerry Wood looks great.

    Comment by Blago's Luxurious Grey Mane Tuesday, Sep 29, 15 @ 12:32 pm

  14. The good, the bad, and the ugly….not necessarily in that order.

    Comment by Former State Employee Tuesday, Sep 29, 15 @ 12:32 pm

  15. “Not in the game.”

    Comment by crazybleedingheart Tuesday, Sep 29, 15 @ 12:33 pm

  16. Does anyone else think Tom Ricketts looks like Ted Cruz?

    Comment by veritas Tuesday, Sep 29, 15 @ 12:33 pm

  17. Us regular guys don’t wear ties.

    Comment by Flynn's mom Tuesday, Sep 29, 15 @ 12:33 pm

  18. Hey guys, this governor’s gig is awesome. Say whatever I want. Wear whatever I want. Stick it to whomever I want. I haven’t had this much fun since I fired that …

    Comment by Norseman Tuesday, Sep 29, 15 @ 12:36 pm

  19. The 2015 nominees for Lifetime Achievement in Failing to Live Up to the Hype.

    Comment by Reformed Optimist Tuesday, Sep 29, 15 @ 12:39 pm

  20. Two guys with unhitable stuff and Tom Ricketts.

    Comment by Dirty Red Tuesday, Sep 29, 15 @ 12:43 pm

  21. Tom Ricketts couldn’t make it, so Scott Walker filled in.

    Comment by Cheswick Tuesday, Sep 29, 15 @ 12:50 pm

  22. Rauner: Kerry, your foundation does great work, but you were in a union. So I’m here to announce your foundation is being closed until my Turnaround Agenda is approved and the players association disbanded. Tom will back me up on this, right Tom. Thank you and good night.

    Comment by Michelle Flaherty Tuesday, Sep 29, 15 @ 1:02 pm

  23. Is it me, or could Tom Ricketts pass for Ted Cruz’ double?

    Comment by Commonsense in Illinois Tuesday, Sep 29, 15 @ 1:03 pm

  24. ===In all seriousness Kerry Wood looks like he has lost quite a bit of weight.===

    I think he’s off the juice now.

    Comment by 47th Ward Tuesday, Sep 29, 15 @ 1:08 pm

  25. A common man posing for a picture with the common folks he represents

    Comment by AC Tuesday, Sep 29, 15 @ 1:12 pm

  26. Veritas and Commonsense - Yeah, the very first time I saw Ted Cruz on TV the first thing I thought was “man, he looks just like Tom Ricketts.” Nobody I’ve mentioned it to really agrees though. Thanks for vindicating me!

    Comment by s2qs Tuesday, Sep 29, 15 @ 1:14 pm

  27. “Unions are the cause of all that’s wrong in the… what’s that Kerry?”

    Comment by From the 'Dale to HP Tuesday, Sep 29, 15 @ 1:17 pm

  28. So Bruce Rauner, Ted Cruz and Kerry Wood walk into a bar…oh wait, that’s Tom Ricketts?

    OK, a millionaire, a billionaire and Kerry Wood walk into a bar…

    Comment by 47th Ward Tuesday, Sep 29, 15 @ 1:17 pm

  29. The first 3 guys to sign up to promote their posts on CF.

    Comment by A guy Tuesday, Sep 29, 15 @ 1:20 pm

  30. In our awards we have full transparency.

    Comment by A guy Tuesday, Sep 29, 15 @ 1:26 pm

  31. Recognition for third place a with the rookie of the year, two guys that will have 100 RBIs and a cy young winner. Really?

    Comment by pool boy Tuesday, Sep 29, 15 @ 1:30 pm

  32. i thought it was Ted Cruz, too

    Comment by D.P.Gumby Tuesday, Sep 29, 15 @ 1:41 pm

  33. Tom Ricketts receives the “Still Promising Career” Award. The competition was admittedly fairly weak.

    Comment by Robert the Bruce Tuesday, Sep 29, 15 @ 1:42 pm

  34. He looks like a less chubby Ted Cruz.

    Comment by Flynn's Mom Tuesday, Sep 29, 15 @ 1:45 pm

  35. Governor “Can you give me Joe Maddon’s cell number? I want to talk to him about the lineup”

    Comment by siriusly Tuesday, Sep 29, 15 @ 1:52 pm

  36. “Tom, ____ and Kerry”

    Obviously the blank represents the blank checks that Gov. Rauner freely hands out to his legislative pets. What else did you all think the blank stood for? Tsk. Tsk.

    Comment by Jake From Elwood Tuesday, Sep 29, 15 @ 1:54 pm

  37. A #2 mayonnaise jar from the back porch of the General Assembly remains empty, as Carnac the Magnificent looks on

    Comment by Das Man Tuesday, Sep 29, 15 @ 2:05 pm

  38. Jake from Elwood, well done sir.

    Comment by 47th Ward Tuesday, Sep 29, 15 @ 2:06 pm

  39. “Tom Ricketts receives the “Still Promising Career” Award. The competition was admittedly fairly weak.”
    ————-

    Yeah, Rickett’s would be the superstar if he was standing with Jerry Reinsdorf and the White Sox management team.

    Comment by Judgment Day Tuesday, Sep 29, 15 @ 2:12 pm

  40. Surely one of use is named Richard

    Comment by Newdealer Tuesday, Sep 29, 15 @ 2:16 pm

  41. BVR: “I woulda got this award…except for Madigan.”

    Comment by Streator Curmudgeon Tuesday, Sep 29, 15 @ 2:16 pm

  42. “Governor Rauner presented Mr. Ricketts and Mr. Wood with the ‘Thank you for not having a fire sale!’ award.”

    Comment by Team Sleep Tuesday, Sep 29, 15 @ 2:17 pm

  43. Ricketts: “Bruce, couldn’t you find a necktie?”

    Rauner: “They’re all at the dry cleaners’. Somethin’ about unpaid bills…”

    Comment by Streator Curmudgeon Tuesday, Sep 29, 15 @ 2:18 pm

  44. BR: “That Madigan makes me so mad it makes my spine shoot right through the back of my shirt!”

    Comment by Streator Curmudgeon Tuesday, Sep 29, 15 @ 2:20 pm

  45. BR: “Hey, that thing would be good to drink wine out of!”

    Comment by Streator Curmudgeon Tuesday, Sep 29, 15 @ 2:23 pm

  46. BR: “Nah, Diana doesn’t iron my shirts. I just put ‘em on right outa the washer then climb into the dryer for about ten minutes.”

    Comment by Streator Curmudgeon Tuesday, Sep 29, 15 @ 2:25 pm

  47. BR: “Ah, awards oughta be made outa gold. I like gold.”

    Comment by Streator Curmudgeon Tuesday, Sep 29, 15 @ 2:28 pm

  48. BR: “Hey, Ricketts. How do you like my belt buckle? It’s from the Gabby Hayes Collection.”

    Comment by Streator Curmudgeon Tuesday, Sep 29, 15 @ 2:29 pm

  49. Ricketts: (Please, Lord, don’t let this photo show up on a CapFax caption contest. Please..)

    Comment by Streator Curmudgeon Tuesday, Sep 29, 15 @ 2:31 pm

  50. And for Outstanding Achievement in the Field of Excellence, the winner is…

    Comment by 47th Ward Tuesday, Sep 29, 15 @ 2:34 pm

  51. “Mission Accomplished”

    Comment by Anon Tuesday, Sep 29, 15 @ 2:59 pm

  52. Two real rich strokes, one sorta rich athaleet.

    Comment by sal-says Tuesday, Sep 29, 15 @ 3:01 pm

  53. Butcher,banker,strikeout maker

    Comment by Anonymous Tuesday, Sep 29, 15 @ 4:14 pm

  54. Sad

    Comment by Anonymous Tuesday, Sep 29, 15 @ 4:28 pm

  55. Goofball,hardball,fastball

    Comment by Anonymous Tuesday, Sep 29, 15 @ 4:30 pm

  56. I hold in my hands a trophy of a very rich man with my bud, another very rich man, happy as well. Ha Ha Ha Hah.

    Comment by sal-says Tuesday, Sep 29, 15 @ 4:47 pm

  57. I got this glass bowl from Goldberg here you go

    Comment by Anonymous Tuesday, Sep 29, 15 @ 4:49 pm

  58. I’ll stick with “People who will never win a World Series” for $1000, Alex.

    Comment by PENSIONS ARE OFF LIMITS Tuesday, Sep 29, 15 @ 4:52 pm

  59. Someone please buy the Governor a tie!

    Comment by Left Leaner Tuesday, Sep 29, 15 @ 5:08 pm

  60. Left field,home run,record holder

    Comment by Anonymous Tuesday, Sep 29, 15 @ 5:18 pm

  61. Hall of Blame, Same and Fame.

    Comment by Juvenal Tuesday, Sep 29, 15 @ 5:31 pm

  62. BR: “Hey, Tom, amazing Ted Cruz impression. Now do Trump!”

    Comment by Streator Curmudgeon Tuesday, Sep 29, 15 @ 6:35 pm

  63. The mayor couldn’t be here so he sent this severed finger in a jar

    Comment by Anonymous Tuesday, Sep 29, 15 @ 7:23 pm

  64. Evelyn could raise the goat curse but can’t do anything about the bartman curse

    Comment by Anonymous Tuesday, Sep 29, 15 @ 7:33 pm

  65. Great expectations

    Comment by Anonymous Tuesday, Sep 29, 15 @ 7:46 pm

  66. The Black Guardian and the White Guardian both try to cajole Dr. Who into handing the “Key to Time” over.

    The Universe hangs in the balance.

    Comment by Anon Tuesday, Sep 29, 15 @ 7:52 pm

  67. ricketts holding cubs trophy case (empty)

    Comment by bullet Tuesday, Sep 29, 15 @ 8:24 pm

  68. Winning

    Comment by Anonymous Tuesday, Sep 29, 15 @ 10:42 pm

  69. And when I’m done with AFSCME Kerry, your players union is next I’m my list.

    Comment by Bowie K Wednesday, Sep 30, 15 @ 4:40 am

  70. You just wait till next year

    Comment by Anonymous Wednesday, Sep 30, 15 @ 7:20 am

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