Unlike this blog, Illinoize will be open for business all weekend, and the comments will be left on.

There were some very good posts today and late yesterday.

The Illinois Shadow is his/her usual best with a funny post about Judy Baar Topinka’s new nickname. The Shadow doesn’t like it.

Bill Dennis may have a big scoop about his local government.

Grand Old Partisan has a very well thought-out piece about the upcoming GOP primary. A must-read.

My personal favorite this week comes from President Nixon, who gives us a Top Ten list.

Governor’s top ten upcoming initiatives

10. Placing a $1 million dollar bounty on Osama bin Laden’s head.
9. Passing resolution stating, “Cold weather is not cool”.
8. Proposing law requiring every professional sports team to have an Elvis night.
7. Initiating Illinois funny money with “In Rod We Trust” inscribed on it.
6. Running as a Republican so he can debate himself and still win.
5. Officially renaming Springfield “Do I really have to go thereville”.
4. In an effort to boost foreign policy credentials, will activate the National Guard to invade Iowa
3. Outlawing Grandparents Day.
2. Rename Illinois, “Rezmar”.
1. Indefinetly postpone the November 2006 General Election.

Tricky Dick is also asking for more suggestions.

There’s a lot more. Sorry for those I missed. Hightail it over yonder and see for yourself.