No caption, just good to see Speaker Welch using social media to encourage folks to get out and enjoy what Illinois has to offer - like Brookfield Zoo. He did a similarly exemplary job during the pandemic to lead the way on staying safe. Respect for how he uses technology to be a leader.
I’ve been hopping all around the State getting to know people. Him? Yeah the new Speaker is doing the same thing.
- EssentialStateEmployeeFromChatham - Monday, Jun 28, 21 @ 3:44 pm:
==Kangaroo: “Pat Quinn was just here. He left a petition in my pouch for me to sign.”==
“He had just completed his Sunday afternoon press conference to announce the dedication of Brookfield’s new Python habitant, complete with an appearance by a real live Squeezy.”
The Speaker explaining how his maps are fair despite the fact that the kangaroo will no longer represent Australia and the district will now move south to Antarctica, a region formerly represented by penguins.
- @misterjayem - Monday, Jun 28, 21 @ 12:08 pm:
Wallaby darned — they both look very hoppy.
– MrJM
- Oswego Willy - Monday, Jun 28, 21 @ 12:08 pm:
A hopping good time was had by all
- Oswego Willy - Monday, Jun 28, 21 @ 12:14 pm:
“It’s the closest we got to a donkey these days…”
- Oswego Willy - Monday, Jun 28, 21 @ 12:16 pm:
“Easier than herding cats… “
- Give Me A Break - Monday, Jun 28, 21 @ 12:19 pm:
Be nice to them, smile, give em a treat and they like you. Just like the mushrooms.
- Bruce( no not him) - Monday, Jun 28, 21 @ 12:20 pm:
Betcha Madigan never did this.
Kangaroo ” Oh, he was here all the time. Brought me apples”
- 47th Ward - Monday, Jun 28, 21 @ 12:21 pm:
Great photo. It reminds me of that cute one of Mike Madigan with the koala bear.
- Oswego Willy - Monday, Jun 28, 21 @ 12:23 pm:
“Show business; Never work with kids, animals, and legislators… “
- EssentialStateEmployeeFromChatham - Monday, Jun 28, 21 @ 12:24 pm:
“Between me and the kangaroo lies the boundary between the new 2nd and 21st districts”
- phocion - Monday, Jun 28, 21 @ 12:32 pm:
No caption, just good to see Speaker Welch using social media to encourage folks to get out and enjoy what Illinois has to offer - like Brookfield Zoo. He did a similarly exemplary job during the pandemic to lead the way on staying safe. Respect for how he uses technology to be a leader.
- Oswego Willy - Monday, Jun 28, 21 @ 12:38 pm:
“Next, a python, named Squeezy”
- JR - Monday, Jun 28, 21 @ 1:08 pm:
Adorable
- SAP - Monday, Jun 28, 21 @ 1:09 pm:
A pocket of support in the animal kingdom
- Cool Papa Bell - Monday, Jun 28, 21 @ 1:12 pm:
Mr. Speaker your shoe game needs an upgrade - should be wearing “Roos” the original shoe with a pocket.
- Boone's is Back - Monday, Jun 28, 21 @ 1:18 pm:
“You look more excited to see me than the GOP members I pose with on here.”
- We've never had one before - Monday, Jun 28, 21 @ 1:24 pm:
“I’ll see you in court.”
- CubsFan16 - Monday, Jun 28, 21 @ 1:35 pm:
Brookfield is the best of the best.
- Sir Reel - Monday, Jun 28, 21 @ 1:36 pm:
Have any extra funding in your pouch?
- Medvale School for the Gifted. - Monday, Jun 28, 21 @ 1:52 pm:
Needs garlic.
- Streator Curmudgeon - Monday, Jun 28, 21 @ 2:02 pm:
Kangaroo: “Pat Quinn was just here. He left a petition in my pouch for me to sign.”
- Streator Curmudgeon - Monday, Jun 28, 21 @ 2:03 pm:
Kangaroo: “I’ve seen that gerrymandered map. My relatives back home are now Illinoisans.”
- Res Melius - Monday, Jun 28, 21 @ 2:34 pm:
That’s all the steps you have on your Fitbit? I’ve had more hops than that today.
- ddp76 - Monday, Jun 28, 21 @ 3:30 pm:
I’ve been hopping all around the State getting to know people. Him? Yeah the new Speaker is doing the same thing.
- EssentialStateEmployeeFromChatham - Monday, Jun 28, 21 @ 3:44 pm:
==Kangaroo: “Pat Quinn was just here. He left a petition in my pouch for me to sign.”==
“He had just completed his Sunday afternoon press conference to announce the dedication of Brookfield’s new Python habitant, complete with an appearance by a real live Squeezy.”
- don the legend - Monday, Jun 28, 21 @ 4:03 pm:
“Psssst, Mr. Speaker, it’s me, Bruce. How do you like my latest costume?”
- Dotnonymous - Monday, Jun 28, 21 @ 4:35 pm:
Might as well jump?
- 4 percent - Monday, Jun 28, 21 @ 4:57 pm:
The Speaker explaining how his maps are fair despite the fact that the kangaroo will no longer represent Australia and the district will now move south to Antarctica, a region formerly represented by penguins.
- FDR Democrat - Monday, Jun 28, 21 @ 5:02 pm:
First “husting” of the 22 election
- Rich Miller - Monday, Jun 28, 21 @ 5:03 pm:
===a region formerly represented by penguins.===
Looks like he briefed the penguins, too https://www.instagram.com/p/CQpP8dZn3vT/