Rauner told SJ-R reporters that he would pay the step increases and didn’t seem to be playing April Fool’s joke. But he mentioned his budget so I think his plan is to say he’ll pay but only if everything in his budget is approved. Then when it isn’t he’ll blame Madigan for us not getting paid.
Rauner’s continuing contempt for people and their intelligence. He wants to pay state workers’ step increases from health insurance cuts he wants to unilaterally impose on them by removing health insurance from collective bargaining.
First the Earth cooled. And then the dinosaurs came, but they got too big and fat, so they all died and they turned into oil. And then the Arabs came and they bought Mercedes Benzes. And Prince Charles started wearing all of Lady Di’s clothes. I couldn’t believe it-
Rauner and the four leaders agreed to sincerely work on a 2019 budget that helps everyone without egos, politics, and talking points. They also agreed to complete their work by the end of May. Oh, sorry, April Fool’s Day was yesterday.
Newman actually claims “Lipinski focused this on the abortion issue. I never did.”
I got at least two dozen mailers that prove otherwise. I give her credit for running a good race, but c’mon…that’s the equivalent of Donald Trump saying “Hillary kept bringing up Benghazi, not me.”
Were you away?
We knew Natasha was gone, but Capt Fax…..
April Fool
BTW canin’ the Gamin’ & Booze Dudes is still abuzz. Some whisperin’ about a trade show in Vegas.
Tusk got some ink.
Wordslinger. Sorry for not being explicit.
The problem is how to make the school less vulnerable to attackers while not creating other dangers. Tasers are a way to stop a single assailant while not killing students with errant bullets or ricochets. Frangible bullets won’t ricochet but you can still hit the wrong person.
Anesthetic darts are another option, but they take effect too slowly to work with an active shooter.
BC - I received the mailers, as well. Most pro-choice Newman propaganda came from NARAL and Planned Parenthood. Splitting hairs, I know, but maybe that is what was meant…
–The problem is how to make the school less vulnerable to attackers while not creating other dangers. Tasers are a way to stop a single assailant while not killing students with errant bullets or ricochets.–
As long as the lunatic with the AR-15 gives you a sporting chance and lets you get within 15 feet. Might need to work that out ahead of time.
Rich, you may have missed some bad news: Scott Kennedy tweeted that he’s going to be posting less content due to a new job.
That’s tough on those of us who like to crunch voting numbers. I was hoping he’d post a breakdown of Dem primary turnout vs. GOP primary turnout by legislative district. I was able to do it on my own in suburban Cook (BTW, beware Republicans in the Tom Rooney senate nest.) But I need Scott’s help in the multi-county, Tier 1 races.
Shooting inside classrooms is done at close quarters. There tasers would be the preferred weapon. If someone were shooting outside then a rifle would be better.
- HoneyBadger - Monday, Apr 2, 18 @ 8:58 am:
Lamb chops, baked ham, potato salad and a gluten-free lamb cake.
- Blue dog dem - Monday, Apr 2, 18 @ 9:01 am:
The beautiful springlike weather. Not.
- Anonymous - Monday, Apr 2, 18 @ 9:03 am:
Welcome back, Sir.
- OneMan - Monday, Apr 2, 18 @ 9:03 am:
What I visualize this morning at CapFax world HQ being like.
https://youtu.be/8dapalh7BjM?t=21s
- Collinsville Kevin - Monday, Apr 2, 18 @ 9:04 am:
Same old, same old.
- A guy - Monday, Apr 2, 18 @ 9:06 am:
Easter ??
- Anonymous - Monday, Apr 2, 18 @ 9:08 am:
Firings at Gaming Board and Liquor Control Commission.
- A Jack - Monday, Apr 2, 18 @ 9:09 am:
A snow storm for Cheap Trick Day.
- Oswego Willy - Monday, Apr 2, 18 @ 9:09 am:
Three new episodes of “Dad’s Home State”…
Welcome back.
- wordslinger - Monday, Apr 2, 18 @ 9:10 am:
Rauner shenanigans.
https://chicago.suntimes.com/chicago-politics/important-announcement-gov-rauner-please-read-immediately/
- Anon - Monday, Apr 2, 18 @ 9:14 am:
Rauner told SJ-R reporters that he would pay the step increases and didn’t seem to be playing April Fool’s joke. But he mentioned his budget so I think his plan is to say he’ll pay but only if everything in his budget is approved. Then when it isn’t he’ll blame Madigan for us not getting paid.
- Anonish - Monday, Apr 2, 18 @ 9:15 am:
I think there was a fundraising deadline yesterday
- Keyrock - Monday, Apr 2, 18 @ 9:15 am:
Opening day. (Unless you were in Kansas City.)
- Anon - Monday, Apr 2, 18 @ 9:17 am:
Rauner pretended he wanted to pay the step increases.
- Amalia - Monday, Apr 2, 18 @ 9:21 am:
White Sox. Two fantastic first games. Pitchers who gave up some in the beginning but saved the pen in the end. Homers. Ricky’s boys never quit.
- Iggy - Monday, Apr 2, 18 @ 9:21 am:
Sister Jean leaving the game early like a scrub.
- Grandson of Man - Monday, Apr 2, 18 @ 9:22 am:
Rauner’s continuing contempt for people and their intelligence. He wants to pay state workers’ step increases from health insurance cuts he wants to unilaterally impose on them by removing health insurance from collective bargaining.
- Oswego Willy - Monday, Apr 2, 18 @ 9:23 am:
===Sister Jean leaving the game early like a scrub.===
You missed tactless drive-bys towards nuns…
- Ducky LaMoore - Monday, Apr 2, 18 @ 9:24 am:
Roseanne’s return was a big hit in my family. It was actually better than I thought it would be.
- m - Monday, Apr 2, 18 @ 9:25 am:
Scott Foster
https://www.si.com/nhl/2018/03/30/scott-foster-chicago-blackhawks-emergency-goalie
- Oswego Willy - Monday, Apr 2, 18 @ 9:26 am:
You missed the Trib Edit Board kicking off a whole series sub-named “Blame Madigan Not Bruce” with… people who already moved.
The premier editorial was a hoot, lol
- Anonymous - Monday, Apr 2, 18 @ 9:28 am:
@iggy she went to greet them in the tunnel, which she reportedly does Usually, but by all means hate on her
- Spliff - Monday, Apr 2, 18 @ 9:30 am:
another $7 million from JB
- Not a Billionaire - Monday, Apr 2, 18 @ 9:32 am:
Rauner demands a capital Bill with no capital.
- Groundhog Day - Monday, Apr 2, 18 @ 9:32 am:
Norovirus-type outbreak at Quincy Veterans home.
- Anonymous - Monday, Apr 2, 18 @ 9:35 am:
The greatest NCAA tournament run by a Chicago school in almost 40 years. Illinois school in over 10 years.
- HangingOn - Monday, Apr 2, 18 @ 9:38 am:
First the Earth cooled. And then the dinosaurs came, but they got too big and fat, so they all died and they turned into oil. And then the Arabs came and they bought Mercedes Benzes. And Prince Charles started wearing all of Lady Di’s clothes. I couldn’t believe it-
- Steve Rogers - Monday, Apr 2, 18 @ 9:46 am:
Rauner and the four leaders agreed to sincerely work on a 2019 budget that helps everyone without egos, politics, and talking points. They also agreed to complete their work by the end of May. Oh, sorry, April Fool’s Day was yesterday.
- jaykaysr - Monday, Apr 2, 18 @ 9:51 am:
Roskam gets invited to a townhall!
- Arsenal - Monday, Apr 2, 18 @ 9:51 am:
==Then when it isn’t he’ll blame Madigan for us not getting paid.==
Worked great for Pat Quinn.
- Last Bull Moose - Monday, Apr 2, 18 @ 9:55 am:
Peoria school district reportedly is going to arm their security guards with tasers. Somebody there must be trying to address the problem.
- wordslinger - Monday, Apr 2, 18 @ 10:00 am:
–Peoria school district reportedly is going to arm their security guards with tasers. Somebody there must be trying to address the problem.–
What problem is that?
- Dog Lover - Monday, Apr 2, 18 @ 10:06 am:
We missed YOU.
- Dee Lay - Monday, Apr 2, 18 @ 10:24 am:
Alice Cooper in a killer suit during last nights Jesus Christ Superstar live.
- Anonymous - Monday, Apr 2, 18 @ 10:28 am:
Rauner’s refusal to pay the prevailing wage holding up work on empty lot across from the mansion.
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/politics/ct-met-bruce-rauner-union-park-fight-20180330-story.html
- Southside Markie - Monday, Apr 2, 18 @ 10:43 am:
Sen. McCarter nominated to be US Ambassador to Kenya http://nprillinois.org/post/mccarter-awaits-confirmation-experts-describe-kenyas-challenges#stream/0
- BC - Monday, Apr 2, 18 @ 10:48 am:
This Politico postmortem on the Lipinski-Newman race:
https://www.politico.com/story/2018/03/25/lipinski-newman-illinois-chicago-484736
Newman actually claims “Lipinski focused this on the abortion issue. I never did.”
I got at least two dozen mailers that prove otherwise. I give her credit for running a good race, but c’mon…that’s the equivalent of Donald Trump saying “Hillary kept bringing up Benghazi, not me.”
- Annonin' - Monday, Apr 2, 18 @ 11:00 am:
Were you away?
We knew Natasha was gone, but Capt Fax…..
April Fool
BTW canin’ the Gamin’ & Booze Dudes is still abuzz. Some whisperin’ about a trade show in Vegas.
Tusk got some ink.
- Last Bull Moose - Monday, Apr 2, 18 @ 11:02 am:
Wordslinger. Sorry for not being explicit.
The problem is how to make the school less vulnerable to attackers while not creating other dangers. Tasers are a way to stop a single assailant while not killing students with errant bullets or ricochets. Frangible bullets won’t ricochet but you can still hit the wrong person.
Anesthetic darts are another option, but they take effect too slowly to work with an active shooter.
- Soothsayer - Monday, Apr 2, 18 @ 11:06 am:
BC - I received the mailers, as well. Most pro-choice Newman propaganda came from NARAL and Planned Parenthood. Splitting hairs, I know, but maybe that is what was meant…
- wordslinger - Monday, Apr 2, 18 @ 11:10 am:
–The problem is how to make the school less vulnerable to attackers while not creating other dangers. Tasers are a way to stop a single assailant while not killing students with errant bullets or ricochets.–
As long as the lunatic with the AR-15 gives you a sporting chance and lets you get within 15 feet. Might need to work that out ahead of time.
- Not It - Monday, Apr 2, 18 @ 11:29 am:
House cleanings at Liquor Control and Gambling.
- O.H. - Monday, Apr 2, 18 @ 11:45 am:
Rich, you may have missed some bad news: Scott Kennedy tweeted that he’s going to be posting less content due to a new job.
That’s tough on those of us who like to crunch voting numbers. I was hoping he’d post a breakdown of Dem primary turnout vs. GOP primary turnout by legislative district. I was able to do it on my own in suburban Cook (BTW, beware Republicans in the Tom Rooney senate nest.) But I need Scott’s help in the multi-county, Tier 1 races.
- dbk - Monday, Apr 2, 18 @ 11:51 am:
Paul Vallas enters the race for mayor. Hmm.
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/politics/ct-met-rahm-emanuel-paul-vallas-election-20180328-story.html
Amazon HQ2 rumored to be headed for the Virginia suburbs. Sigh.
http://www.businessinsider.com/amazon-hq2-could-go-to-virginia-evidence-2018-3
- wordslinger - Monday, Apr 2, 18 @ 11:52 am:
–BTW canin’ the Gamin’ & Booze Dudes is still abuzz. Some whisperin’ about a trade show in Vegas.–
I imagine a liquor and gaming trade show in Las Vegas might present some temptations for inappropriate behavior on the taxpayer dime.
Where do I sign up for the next one?
- BC - Monday, Apr 2, 18 @ 11:52 am:
Soothsayer - legit point. I didn’t keep a hard count, but more than a few had “Paid for by Newman for Congress” stamped on them.
I just don’t get why she would take a duck on that issue — it worked really well for her.
- Last Bull Moose - Monday, Apr 2, 18 @ 12:00 pm:
Shooting inside classrooms is done at close quarters. There tasers would be the preferred weapon. If someone were shooting outside then a rifle would be better.
Pick the tool for the task.
- Dome Gnome - Monday, Apr 2, 18 @ 12:17 pm:
You missed a twitchy stock market.
- Last Bull Moose - Monday, Apr 2, 18 @ 1:16 pm:
You also missed a huge judgement against LSSI. I think it was $45 million. Don’t have the particulars, but LSSI is special for you.
- RNUG - Monday, Apr 2, 18 @ 2:16 pm:
Couple of funny April 1 columns …
Renaming downtown Chicago streets f
https://tinyurl.com/yb8a3lht
Moving State Capitol
https://tinyurl.com/ya8q4vxk
- capitol view - Monday, Apr 2, 18 @ 3:20 pm:
The Governor’s Passover Seder - or did he have one this year? With two of three Jewish Democratic primary opponents?