* The Senate was originally scheduled to return to town on October 6th. But, as I told subscribers earlier today, those plans were changing. And now they’re official…

That’s the same day the House is scheduled to be back in town.

       

59 Comments - Oswego Willy - Monday, Sep 28, 15 @ 3:19 pm: “That Madigan… “ - Anonish - Monday, Sep 28, 15 @ 3:19 pm: I’d gladly sign your budget tomorrow for breaking up the unions today. - Oswego Willy - Monday, Sep 28, 15 @ 3:19 pm: “Gone fishin’… “ - Anonish - Monday, Sep 28, 15 @ 3:20 pm: Don’t make me turn this state around. - Oswego Willy - Monday, Sep 28, 15 @ 3:22 pm: “It’s not like I can call ‘em back, force ‘em to be here, my hands are tied… ” - Fake Governor Rauner - Oswego Willy - Monday, Sep 28, 15 @ 3:24 pm: “Typical ‘Middle Management’… ” - Fake Governor Rauner - Beaner - Monday, Sep 28, 15 @ 3:25 pm: Are “Fake” and “Sham” synonyms? - 47th Ward - Monday, Sep 28, 15 @ 3:27 pm: The doctor is NOT in. - A guy - Monday, Sep 28, 15 @ 3:29 pm: Hey kids, keep your eye on the tote board. We’re updating it as fast as we can. - Arthur Andersen - Monday, Sep 28, 15 @ 3:37 pm: Trick or Treat! - cdog - Monday, Sep 28, 15 @ 3:39 pm: I wonder if the lights in the Capitol will be working that day. I think the disconnection notices have been sent. - Flynn's Mom - Monday, Sep 28, 15 @ 3:40 pm: Pathetic - Bluefish - Monday, Sep 28, 15 @ 3:41 pm: World’s slowest train wreck. - Anonymous - Monday, Sep 28, 15 @ 3:43 pm: @cdog Trust me, they have been…. - Oswego Willy - Monday, Sep 28, 15 @ 3:43 pm: “… Or… Until the Cubs are officially eliminated from the playoffs, whichever comes first… “ - 360 Degree TurnAround - Monday, Sep 28, 15 @ 3:43 pm: What do they think they are…a part time legislature? (snark) - cdog - Monday, Sep 28, 15 @ 3:47 pm: revised to Caption Game form…. *we hope to have the power BACK ON by that date - Union Man - Monday, Sep 28, 15 @ 3:48 pm: We’ve already worked more than we are supposed to! - Huh? - Monday, Sep 28, 15 @ 3:50 pm: Looks to be a slow month on the Capitol Fax blog. - 360 Degree TurnAround - Monday, Sep 28, 15 @ 3:53 pm: State government operated for a long time without electricity. Legislators got it too good now days. Quill feathers and bottles of ink can be shared on the House floor too. It will be fun to do voice votes on the floor, instead of just pushing buttons. - Wordslinger - Monday, Sep 28, 15 @ 4:02 pm: “Direct All Inquiries to the State Museum.” - sal-says - Monday, Sep 28, 15 @ 4:10 pm: Hi, Rich. That schedule! As you can see those characters in the GA continue to stall and oppose progress in The Governot’s Turnaround Agenda which will benefit of those not in need. Just more of the same non-governing, as we’ve all gotten use to over the last 9 months. We continue to believe that the way to get attention in IL is to destroy the fabric of the State. With warmest personal regards, ck /s? - Oswego Willy - Monday, Sep 28, 15 @ 4:16 pm: By then, Goldberg will be chomping at the bit, waiting to write a letter or testify… - Streator Curmudgeon - Monday, Sep 28, 15 @ 4:16 pm: “If’n they was unionized, I’d bust ‘em all to pieces!” Fake Governor Rauner - Enviro - Monday, Sep 28, 15 @ 4:19 pm: You got to know when to hold ‘em, know when to fold ‘em. Know when to walk away and know when to run. - Streator Curmudgeon - Monday, Sep 28, 15 @ 4:21 pm: After the Fourth Blood Moon, The Speaker parts Lake Springfield, crosses over with The People He Controls, and starts the long trek to the Great Dome. - Oswego Willy - Monday, Sep 28, 15 @ 4:21 pm: “… Or… If the Bears win a game, then session will be the following Wednesday… Whichever comes first.” - FormerParatrooper - Monday, Sep 28, 15 @ 4:24 pm: In or out of session we still accomplish nothing. And get paid the same too. - Gantt Chart - Monday, Sep 28, 15 @ 4:27 pm: Great! Just in time for Halloween! Is the Baron giving all the little ghouls and goblins a bag of [REDACTED]? - A guy - Monday, Sep 28, 15 @ 4:28 pm: No skating on pond either. Expect both to occur simultaneously. - Dome Gnome - Monday, Sep 28, 15 @ 4:31 pm: Good. This saves me the drive down. I’ll use my extra time to figure out the PIN for my car registration. - Michelle Flaherty - Monday, Sep 28, 15 @ 4:36 pm: So, no Kotowski retirement resolution? I can live with that. - Jocko - Monday, Sep 28, 15 @ 4:38 pm: In keeping with World Statistics Day, Bruce plan to unveil the minutiae of his Turnaround Agenda. - Anonymous - Monday, Sep 28, 15 @ 4:42 pm: Dems just continue to pummel the poor and middle class. - Hedley Lamarr - Monday, Sep 28, 15 @ 4:44 pm: Today is not looking good and tomorrow’s not looking any better. - DonaldTrump - Monday, Sep 28, 15 @ 4:48 pm: What union are they in? CAT guys pay attention! - 47th Ward - Monday, Sep 28, 15 @ 4:50 pm: Sorry folks, the Senate’s closed. The moose out front should have told you. - Jeff Trigg - Monday, Sep 28, 15 @ 4:52 pm: But have they cleared that date with Ken Dunkin yet? - Wensicia - Monday, Sep 28, 15 @ 5:13 pm: Next posting: “In The Year 2525″ - Streator Curmudgeon - Monday, Sep 28, 15 @ 5:14 pm: This will give President Cullerton time to work on his “Amazing Abs in 14 Days” video. - Streator Curmudgeon - Monday, Sep 28, 15 @ 5:16 pm: “For constituents who desire photos with their Senator, please proceed to Room 114, our Photoshop Department.” - Mama - Monday, Sep 28, 15 @ 5:17 pm: Be sure to join the House & the Senate Dems on 10/20/15 for a Fall Bonfire on the west lawn of the State Capitol. Bring your own beer, weenies & marshmallows. We will provide union members to roast. /snark - AC - Monday, Sep 28, 15 @ 5:30 pm: Legislating by candlelight - railrat - Monday, Sep 28, 15 @ 5:46 pm: survey !! what/who’s can is being kicked down the road - Any Mouse - Monday, Sep 28, 15 @ 7:09 pm: Question: What event will actually force a deal? Is it running out of cash, or that vendors quit advancing goods and services? If the state is taking goods and services from vendors without a budget is this borrowing without authorization? It the mutual strategy to wait until something much more major breaks and see where the blame is apportioned? (Not that things aren’t already broken.) I find the lack of seriousness amazing. /end rant/ - Anonymous - Monday, Sep 28, 15 @ 7:37 pm: apple cider and budget maze at mikes house beforehand - Anonymous - Monday, Sep 28, 15 @ 7:39 pm: Pitchforks and torches optional - Anonymous - Monday, Sep 28, 15 @ 7:45 pm: Apple bobbing at the haunted house Goldberg lookalike contest - Anonymous - Monday, Sep 28, 15 @ 7:51 pm: GOP use nonunion entrance - Anonymous - Monday, Sep 28, 15 @ 7:54 pm: Governor the ball is in your court - Anonymous - Monday, Sep 28, 15 @ 7:58 pm: Subject to continues change - Anonymous - Monday, Sep 28, 15 @ 8:03 pm: The governor will be addressing both chambers with a filibuster - Rollo Tamasi - Monday, Sep 28, 15 @ 9:32 pm: If you are from a public or private union household Rauner is the only man on the face of the earth to make Madigan look almost human. - The Dude Abides - Monday, Sep 28, 15 @ 10:24 pm: Here’s the plan: Sometime around the end of October the Governor will invite the legislative leaders in for a meeting. The Governor will say that if they pass his turnaround agenda he will be ready to work with them on the budget. The leaders leave the meeting and report that there’s no progress on the budget. - Vote Quimby! - Tuesday, Sep 29, 15 @ 12:38 am: ==Sorry folks, the Senate’s closed. The moose out front should have told you.== gets my vote for winner. Nice 47th Ward! - DuPage Bard - Tuesday, Sep 29, 15 @ 12:46 am: Dude hits the winner. - Anonymous - Tuesday, Sep 29, 15 @ 5:32 am: October fest enjoy Illinois fall - Bushwacker - Tuesday, Sep 29, 15 @ 9:00 am: 100% embarrassed to be : 1.) a employee of this Sludge pond State 2.) a resident of this trash hole State 3.) a tax payer of this politically inept sewer drain state 4.) etc. etc. etc. - illinoised - Tuesday, Sep 29, 15 @ 9:05 am: Dude indeed is the winner. Nothing will happen until well runs completely dry. “Governin’ is easy, ridin’ my motorcycle and refusin’ to talk with GA, no wonder Blago got bored.” Sorry, comments for this post are now closed.