Does it count if it’s real? The ARDC just sent around their November Orders, which says Sam Cahnman was suspended for 90 days for a conflict of interest.
Cubs announce new north side ball park location - Kenosha. Cite stable state economic climate, reduced workers comp costs. “Illinois hasn’t had a balanced budget in years, we can’t be associated with a loser like that.”
The Governer’s office will announce that in addition to bereavement leave and $1,000 ‘productivity’ bonuses, the State will begin providing in-house dental care to State employees. Dr. Christian Szell has been hired by CMS and will prioritize serving active union members.
After going to church together, Bruce and Rahm are touched by the Holy Spirit and have seen the light. They now know the answer to the financial crisis.
Rauner will announce that he has decided to go forward with the health insurance rate increases and state that it does not mean the insurance will actually pay bills.
Munger says, (very banned word) this, I’m outta here. By acclamation, Barton Lorimor is named Acting Comptroller until Comp-elect Mendoza is ready on the 5th.
- Oswego Willy - Monday, Nov 21, 16 @ 2:25 pm:
Speaker Madigan releases his tax returns…
- Anonymous - Monday, Nov 21, 16 @ 2:27 pm:
Illini head football coach Lovie Smith is thankful for the end of the 2016 Big Ten season.
- Oswego Willy - Monday, Nov 21, 16 @ 2:27 pm:
Gov. Rauner announces a state university “realignment” plan…
- Oswego Willy - Monday, Nov 21, 16 @ 2:28 pm:
Scott Drury announces he will caucus with House GOP
- RNUG - Monday, Nov 21, 16 @ 2:29 pm:
Rauner resigns and Slip N Sue reopens negotiations with AFSCME.
- Team Sleep - Monday, Nov 21, 16 @ 2:32 pm:
Changes to AFSCME’s health insurance…
- anon - Monday, Nov 21, 16 @ 2:32 pm:
Rahm and Rauner take a fishing trip and get lost at sea
- Grand Avenue - Monday, Nov 21, 16 @ 2:32 pm:
LaQuan McDonald video was released Tuesday before Thanksgiving 2015. I was surprised they didn’t drop it on the Wednesday
- Grand Avenue - Monday, Nov 21, 16 @ 2:34 pm:
Trump appoints Mark Kirk ambassador to Thailand.
- Anonymous - Monday, Nov 21, 16 @ 2:38 pm:
Does it count if it’s real? The ARDC just sent around their November Orders, which says Sam Cahnman was suspended for 90 days for a conflict of interest.
- Stones - Monday, Nov 21, 16 @ 2:43 pm:
Entire Chicago Bears roster suspended for PED usage.
- Amalia - Monday, Nov 21, 16 @ 2:44 pm:
Jeez, Sam……
Bears extend the contract of Fox
- TT - Monday, Nov 21, 16 @ 2:46 pm:
Lame duck General Assembly member sues Munger over withheld salary.
- Oswego Willy - Monday, Nov 21, 16 @ 2:47 pm:
Ken Dunkin to named Lt. Governor in February, Slip and Sue resigns to take lobbyist role for Illinois liability Underwriters
- Highland IL - Monday, Nov 21, 16 @ 2:47 pm:
Rauner announces he wrote in Trump for POTUS.
- Rich Miller - Monday, Nov 21, 16 @ 2:48 pm:
TT wins. No snark. I think that’ll happen.
- Team Sleep - Monday, Nov 21, 16 @ 2:49 pm:
TT - great guess. I bet that Mike Smiddy files the suit.
- Annonin' - Monday, Nov 21, 16 @ 2:53 pm:
Durkie and House GOPies change locks on caucus room doors to keep Drury out
- Curious - Monday, Nov 21, 16 @ 2:54 pm:
I think it just happened. The Mayor released his report on police reform efforts.
- Annonin' - Monday, Nov 21, 16 @ 2:55 pm:
Dunkin’ assigns his COS to lobby for state agency
- hisgirlfriday - Monday, Nov 21, 16 @ 3:02 pm:
Frank Mautino files an appeal to IL S.Ct. in the election board proceedings against him.
- Motambe - Monday, Nov 21, 16 @ 3:13 pm:
Cubs announce new north side ball park location - Kenosha. Cite stable state economic climate, reduced workers comp costs. “Illinois hasn’t had a balanced budget in years, we can’t be associated with a loser like that.”
- sal-says - Monday, Nov 21, 16 @ 3:22 pm:
== Entire Chicago Bears roster suspended for PED usage. ==
More likely: PLD. Lowering.
- Quizzical - Monday, Nov 21, 16 @ 3:25 pm:
The Governer’s office will announce that in addition to bereavement leave and $1,000 ‘productivity’ bonuses, the State will begin providing in-house dental care to State employees. Dr. Christian Szell has been hired by CMS and will prioritize serving active union members.
- Oswego Willy - Monday, Nov 21, 16 @ 3:36 pm:
AFSCME agrees to a “last and final” offer, asking for a quick resolution…
- Oswego Willy - Monday, Nov 21, 16 @ 3:38 pm:
Bruce and Diana Rauner park $65 million into Bruce’s Campaign Coffers…
- walker - Monday, Nov 21, 16 @ 3:44 pm:
Speaker gets his 100% vote, but some Dem Reps make statement by proposing and supporting new House rules. They don’t prevail.
- Oswego Willy - Monday, Nov 21, 16 @ 3:48 pm:
- Annonin’ -
Well played on Drury…
Ken Dunkin to turn Pro, Tennis ATP debut in February.
- Henry Francis - Monday, Nov 21, 16 @ 3:49 pm:
After going to church together, Bruce and Rahm are touched by the Holy Spirit and have seen the light. They now know the answer to the financial crisis.
Bruce: The band!
Rahm: The band?
Rahm: The band!!
- Oswego Willy - Monday, Nov 21, 16 @ 3:54 pm:
Aaron Schock finds his way to Cuba… seeks Asylum…
- blue dog dem - Monday, Nov 21, 16 @ 3:58 pm:
Costello II, in a pre-emptive strike, announces gubernatorial ambitions.
- Rabid - Monday, Nov 21, 16 @ 4:16 pm:
Govenor revives his 44 point plan and shows the numbers that any poindexter with a slide rule could understand
- Wensicia - Monday, Nov 21, 16 @ 4:16 pm:
Pat Quinn announces his candidacy for the 2018 Governor’s race.
- Rabid - Monday, Nov 21, 16 @ 4:37 pm:
Donna Arduin proves her worth sends manifest proving turnaround savings are real
- Rabid - Monday, Nov 21, 16 @ 4:52 pm:
Govenor activates national guard for mounting strike threat
- Rabid - Monday, Nov 21, 16 @ 5:04 pm:
Signs executive order to eviscerate Indiana
- oldman - Monday, Nov 21, 16 @ 5:37 pm:
Rauner will announce that he has decided to go forward with the health insurance rate increases and state that it does not mean the insurance will actually pay bills.
- Arthur Andersen - Monday, Nov 21, 16 @ 5:49 pm:
Munger says, (very banned word) this, I’m outta here. By acclamation, Barton Lorimor is named Acting Comptroller until Comp-elect Mendoza is ready on the 5th.
Morale in State Government soars to new highs.
- Anonymous - Monday, Nov 21, 16 @ 8:21 pm:
Labor Board issues written decision at 4:45 Wednesday. Rauner puts the hammer down at 4:55. See autism awareness day.