Comments for Capitol Fax.com - Your Illinois News Radar https://capitolfax.com Your Illinois news radar Sun, 06 Sep 2026 21:43:34 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.0.4 Comment on Isabel’s morning briefing by Doogie Howser https://capitolfax.com/2026/09/04/isabel%e2%80%99s-morning-briefing-801/#comment-13846101 Fri, 04 Sep 2026 21:14:06 +0000 https://capitolfax.com/2026/09/04/isabel%e2%80%99s-morning-briefing-801/#comment-13846101 Edit: old fashioned, not d fashioned. Edit: old fashioned, not d fashioned.

]]> Comment on Some progress, but DCFS still not complying with 2020 law by It's always Sunny in Illinois https://capitolfax.com/2026/09/04/some-progress-but-dcfs-still-not-complying-with-2020-law/#comment-13846100 Fri, 04 Sep 2026 21:05:14 +0000 https://capitolfax.com/2026/09/04/some-progress-but-dcfs-still-not-complying-with-2020-law/#comment-13846100 Part of the 2026...2028 Pritzker campaign(s) highlights.......Governors Own......maybe not so much when it takes some work beyond the status quo Part of the 2026…2028 Pritzker campaign(s) highlights…….Governors Own……maybe not so much when it takes some work beyond the status quo

]]> Comment on Rep. Ammons, husband, ask for federal trial delay by Pundent https://capitolfax.com/2026/09/04/rep-ammons-husband-ask-for-federal-trial-delay/#comment-13846099 Fri, 04 Sep 2026 21:04:39 +0000 https://capitolfax.com/2026/09/04/rep-ammons-husband-ask-for-federal-trial-delay/#comment-13846099 The Ammons' are certainly well within their rights to ask for a delay. But using their duty to uphold their responsibilities to their constituents is pretty rich. The Ammons’ are certainly well within their rights to ask for a delay. But using their duty to uphold their responsibilities to their constituents is pretty rich.

]]> Comment on Isabel’s morning briefing by Doogie Howser https://capitolfax.com/2026/09/04/isabel%e2%80%99s-morning-briefing-801/#comment-13846097 Fri, 04 Sep 2026 21:02:13 +0000 https://capitolfax.com/2026/09/04/isabel%e2%80%99s-morning-briefing-801/#comment-13846097 One of my sister’s died of gall bladder cancer. She was in unimaginable pain. The hospice doctor asked me if I supported her right to die (he used the d-fashioned word, euthanasia). I replied that dying dogs are treated with more dignity than my sister. Cardinal Cupich uses the word “forced.” The law implies the word “choice.” I’m offended by his comments. (My sister passed away three weeks after diagnosis. Thank goodness her painful experience wasn’t protracted.) One of my sister’s died of gall bladder cancer. She was in unimaginable pain. The hospice doctor asked me if I supported her right to die (he used the d-fashioned word, euthanasia). I replied that dying dogs are treated with more dignity than my sister. Cardinal Cupich uses the word “forced.” The law implies the word “choice.” I’m offended by his comments. (My sister passed away three weeks after diagnosis. Thank goodness her painful experience wasn’t protracted.)

]]> Comment on Isabel’s morning briefing by Pot calling kettle https://capitolfax.com/2026/09/04/isabel%e2%80%99s-morning-briefing-801/#comment-13846095 Fri, 04 Sep 2026 20:51:09 +0000 https://capitolfax.com/2026/09/04/isabel%e2%80%99s-morning-briefing-801/#comment-13846095 =If someone wants to seek assisted suicide, the persons should choose a hospital that is not managed by the Catholic Church. There are public and private hospitals.= Some areas downstate, all of the hospitals are managed by the Catholic Church. =The obsession on the Left with forcing Christians to violate their beliefs is just gross.= Well, someone is clearly not paying attention to reality. This provision of the law does not require anyone to violate their beliefs; it is an opt-in for patients and providers are allowed to opt-out. On the other hand, the Right does seem to be obsessed with forcing a specific set of "Christian" values on everyone while ignoring some pretty basic values explicitly described by Jesus (provide food, shelter, and housing for the poor and welcome the stranger at your door). That is what I find to be gross. =If someone wants to seek assisted suicide, the persons should choose a hospital that is not managed by the Catholic Church. There are public and private hospitals.=

Some areas downstate, all of the hospitals are managed by the Catholic Church.

=The obsession on the Left with forcing Christians to violate their beliefs is just gross.=

Well, someone is clearly not paying attention to reality. This provision of the law does not require anyone to violate their beliefs; it is an opt-in for patients and providers are allowed to opt-out. On the other hand, the Right does seem to be obsessed with forcing a specific set of “Christian” values on everyone while ignoring some pretty basic values explicitly described by Jesus (provide food, shelter, and housing for the poor and welcome the stranger at your door). That is what I find to be gross.

]]> Comment on Isabel’s morning briefing by Proud Papa Bear https://capitolfax.com/2026/09/04/isabel%e2%80%99s-morning-briefing-801/#comment-13846094 Fri, 04 Sep 2026 20:47:50 +0000 https://capitolfax.com/2026/09/04/isabel%e2%80%99s-morning-briefing-801/#comment-13846094 The Catholic Church is sounding like most MAGAs I know. Their definition of freedom is the ability to restrict it from others. The Catholic Church is sounding like most MAGAs I know. Their definition of freedom is the ability to restrict it from others.

]]> Comment on Isabel’s morning briefing by Just a guy https://capitolfax.com/2026/09/04/isabel%e2%80%99s-morning-briefing-801/#comment-13846092 Fri, 04 Sep 2026 20:45:48 +0000 https://capitolfax.com/2026/09/04/isabel%e2%80%99s-morning-briefing-801/#comment-13846092 - Larry Bowa Jr. - Friday, Sep 4, 26 @ 1:01 pm: “Those entering college now were born at the beginning of a population decline that began with the Great Recession and continues through today. This is not a one-time problem and will persist for several years.” Several years or forever? It is wishful thinking that birth rates are going to continue to do anything but decline. This is spot on. What's more remarkable is that despite this factor (and many others), the CTU and CPS still seem quite content to ask for more money and hire more staff. - Larry Bowa Jr. - Friday, Sep 4, 26 @ 1:01 pm:

“Those entering college now were born at the beginning of a population decline that began with the Great Recession and continues through today. This is not a one-time problem and will persist for several years.”

Several years or forever?
It is wishful thinking that birth rates are going to continue to do anything but decline.

This is spot on. What’s more remarkable is that despite this factor (and many others), the CTU and CPS still seem quite content to ask for more money and hire more staff.

]]> Comment on Isabel’s morning briefing by Proud Sucker https://capitolfax.com/2026/09/04/isabel%e2%80%99s-morning-briefing-801/#comment-13846091 Fri, 04 Sep 2026 20:22:51 +0000 https://capitolfax.com/2026/09/04/isabel%e2%80%99s-morning-briefing-801/#comment-13846091 “Because diesel is used for many freight and delivery networks, higher diesel prices mean higher transportation costs for a long list of everyday goods.” Exhibit 1: Road Salt. Our bid on the State contract, let by CMS, went from $75.40/ton last year to $90.12/ton, heavily attributed to trucking, barge and loader diesel use. We were fortunate, about 1/3 of the munis, counties and townships did not even get a bid. “Because diesel is used for many freight and delivery networks, higher diesel prices mean higher transportation costs for a long list of everyday goods.”

Exhibit 1: Road Salt. Our bid on the State contract, let by CMS, went from $75.40/ton last year to $90.12/ton, heavily attributed to trucking, barge and loader diesel use.

We were fortunate, about 1/3 of the munis, counties and townships did not even get a bid.

]]> Comment on Capitol renovation set to wrap up this winter by Amtrak Lincoln Service Resident https://capitolfax.com/2026/09/04/capitol-renovation-set-to-wrap-up-this-winter/#comment-13846090 Fri, 04 Sep 2026 20:15:32 +0000 https://capitolfax.com/2026/09/04/capitol-renovation-set-to-wrap-up-this-winter/#comment-13846090 Disappointing that renovations did not consider additional parking for lobbyists, advocates, and visitors to the Capitol. One of the greatest challenges is finding a good place to park close to the Capitol building. In addition, it is a shame the renovation did not consider "third spaces" where lobbyists and advocates can go to relax, catch up on work, and take a quiet break. The cafeteria is great but closes at 2pm, leaving people on their own to find a spot if they do not already have an office nearby. I love the progress with installing Elm City Coffee so that people can refuel (s/o to Alexi and the SOS office on this) but the work needs to continue to account for others who, while not employed by the state, still use the Capitol as an "office". Disappointing that renovations did not consider additional parking for lobbyists, advocates, and visitors to the Capitol. One of the greatest challenges is finding a good place to park close to the Capitol building.

In addition, it is a shame the renovation did not consider “third spaces” where lobbyists and advocates can go to relax, catch up on work, and take a quiet break. The cafeteria is great but closes at 2pm, leaving people on their own to find a spot if they do not already have an office nearby. I love the progress with installing Elm City Coffee so that people can refuel (s/o to Alexi and the SOS office on this) but the work needs to continue to account for others who, while not employed by the state, still use the Capitol as an “office”.

]]> Comment on Isabel’s afternoon roundup by thechampaignlife https://capitolfax.com/2026/09/03/isabel%e2%80%99s-afternoon-roundup-588/#comment-13846088 Fri, 04 Sep 2026 20:01:40 +0000 https://capitolfax.com/2026/09/03/isabel%e2%80%99s-afternoon-roundup-588/#comment-13846088 ===Shut the Flock Off Blono=== Champaign-Urbana needs to call their version of that group: Don't Let Flock C-U ===Shut the Flock Off Blono===

Champaign-Urbana needs to call their version of that group:

Don’t Let Flock C-U

]]> Comment on Capitol renovation set to wrap up this winter by Space Cowboy https://capitolfax.com/2026/09/04/capitol-renovation-set-to-wrap-up-this-winter/#comment-13846087 Fri, 04 Sep 2026 19:57:13 +0000 https://capitolfax.com/2026/09/04/capitol-renovation-set-to-wrap-up-this-winter/#comment-13846087 I was just happy when College re-opened. I sort of get why it needed to be closed, but was a real pain getting around there. I was just happy when College re-opened. I sort of get why it needed to be closed, but was a real pain getting around there.

]]> Comment on Isabel’s morning briefing by Gorman https://capitolfax.com/2026/09/04/isabel%e2%80%99s-morning-briefing-801/#comment-13846085 Fri, 04 Sep 2026 19:47:53 +0000 https://capitolfax.com/2026/09/04/isabel%e2%80%99s-morning-briefing-801/#comment-13846085 Did you have Red Herring for lunch? No one is forcing you into any religion. What are these conditions that are required for Catholic hospitals to receive public money? Catholic hospitals do not perform abortions and they won’t be required to administer assisted suicide. Did you have Red Herring for lunch?

No one is forcing you into any religion.

What are these conditions that are required for Catholic hospitals to receive public money?

Catholic hospitals do not perform abortions and they won’t be required to administer assisted suicide.

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