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February 2016 Posts

The Internets is weird (02-29)
Because... Rahm! (02-29)
*** UPDATED x1 - Cullerton responds *** Rauner: Cullerton refuses to step away from Madigan's shadow (02-29)
Politicians behaving badly (02-29)
Priorities, please (02-29)
Rauner vs. Edgar proxy war heats up (02-29)
*** UPDATED x3 - However... - NEIU denies - CSU denies *** Because... Madigan! (02-29)
Question of the day (02-29)
*** UPDATED x1 *** Gonzales trumpets Tribune endorsement (02-29)
*** UPDATED x1 *** An emerging meme? (02-29)
The rest of the story (02-29)
Pot, meet kettle (02-29)
State Board of Elections probing Mautino campaign (02-29)
RNUG examines two new pension ideas (02-29)
Another shoe drops on Sen. Sam McCann (02-29)
Blair Hull explains his support for Speaker Madigan's primary opponent (02-29)
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Dunkin twists Obama quotes, compares self to LaQuan McDonald and equates Madigan with slavers (02-28)
Maze Jackson mailer blasts "Irish bosses" (02-27)
Reader comments closed for the weekend (02-26)
Rauner appoints Cross to head IBHE, names new press secretary (02-26)
Question of the day (02-26)
WIU announces $20 million in cuts (02-26)
Two bipartisan electoral reforms worth consideration (02-26)
Dunkin grabs mic after CSU presser (02-26)
This Just In: Exelon Announces More $$$$ For Shareholders, Higher 2015 Profits And Still Seeks Bailout (02-26)
Hopefully, Rauner will be the one to solve this (02-26)
You gotta be kidding me (02-26)
*** UPDATED x1 *** Must the show go on? (02-26)
New TV ads in US Senate race (02-26)
*** UPDATED x2 - Wheeler responds - Killed it *** I know it's just a bill, and it isn't going anywhere, but what the heck? (02-26)
This just in... CSU to issue "potential layoff" notice to all 900 employees (02-26)
It's just a bill (Part 19,478) (02-26)
Mark Brown helps free 44 hostages (02-26)
Dart for mayor? (02-26)
SEIU complains about parents being barred from event (02-26)
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Moody's downgrades EIU to junk, NEIU and NIU nearing mark (02-25)
Fantasy sports biz signs onto regulation bill (02-25)
Question of the day (02-25)
*** UPDATED x1 *** Stratton hit by "dog whistle" attack (02-25)
Poll: Clinton up by 29, Trump ahead by 17 (02-25)
*** UPDATED x1 *** Stung by Facebook comments, Rep. Phillips to donate money (02-25)
The next shoe drops on McCann's head (02-25)
*** UPDATED x1 - Rauner weighs in *** Who's for a Chicago schools "bailout"? (02-25)
*** UPDATED x1 - CTU claims credit *** Behind the Chuy nod (02-25)
Keeping Illinois Nuclear Plants Open: Good For Jobs, Small Business & Illinois (02-25)
*** UPDATED x2 *** Senate Black Caucus Chairman says Dunkin bill would "harm" most vulnerable citizens (02-25)
Rep. Ken Dunkin hit in network TV ad as he pushes higher ed bill (02-24)
Chuy Garcia endorses Madigan (02-24)
Question of the day (02-24)
Today's number: 10 (02-24)
A deep dive into the School Code (02-24)
Today's quotable (02-24)
Another hostage dies as Rauner refuses to release special funds (02-24)
New Proft ad rips Sam McCann (02-24)
*** UPDATED x1 - Duckworth responds *** Kirk launches new negative ad campaign (02-24)
More like this, please (02-24)
Welcome to Chicago, now go away (02-24)
IML proposals could include compromise roadmap (02-24)
Madigan forms new committee to "study" Rauner's new economic development agency (02-24)
SUBSCRIBERS ONLY - Supplement to today's edition, including McCann crosstabs (02-24)
"Big Bad Bruce" (02-24)
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Another way of looking at things (02-23)
Cash-strapped CSU cancels spring break, speeds up semester (02-23)
Question of the day (02-23)
Simon Institute: Duckworth, Kirk both polling above 50 (02-23)
*** UPDATED x1 - Durkin supports *** Dunkin, Phillips file higher ed bailout bill (02-23)
It can be done if you really want it done (02-23)
Then do it, already (02-23)
I don't see it happening (02-23)
OK, then let's see a plan (02-23)
Because... Ricketts! (02-23)
An outline emerges, but is there a willingness to move forward? (02-23)
Because... Madigan! (02-23)
Brilliantly inspired lip service (02-22)
Question of the day (02-22)
*** UPDATED x1 - Duckworth wants more *** Kirk wants "fair and thorough hearing" on Scalia replacement (02-22)
This Just In: Exelon Announces More $$$$ For Shareholders, Higher 2015 Profits And Still Seeks Bailout (02-22)
Rauner tells reporters why his budget has almost no cuts (02-22)
*** UPDATED x1 - Fixed link *** Politicians behaving badly (02-22)
Because... Madigan! (02-22)
Schrimpf moves to Kasich campaign (02-22)
"A finely crafted work of infotainment" (02-22)
That one's gonna leave a mark (02-22)
Maybe the House should install an "Applause" sign? (02-22)
Outside the room vs. inside the room (02-22)
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Reader comments closed for the weekend (02-19)
*** UPDATED *** As expected, Rauner vetoes MAP grant bill (02-19)
SUBSCRIBERS ONLY - Fundraiser listing (02-19)
Heartland Institute complains, Rauner responds (02-19)
Rauner again predicts state takeover of CPS, also hints at possible "legal fight" (02-19)
Question of the day (02-19)
Napoleon Harris poll shows Duckworth with gigantic lead (02-19)
Because... Madigan! (02-19)
*** UPDATED x2 *** Behind the rhetoric on Independent Maps (02-19)
*** UPDATED x1 - Rauner: Blame Madigan *** Catholic Charities asking parishioners to help end stalemate (02-19)
Is your checking account free? (02-19)
Our sorry state (02-19)
Did an opening develop? (02-19)
*** UPDATED x1 *** Rauner wants "unfunded mandate relief" (02-19)
Today's number: $6.6 billion in (mostly) magic beans (02-19)
AFL-CIO slams Dunkin in new mailer (02-19)
Knock it off, already (02-19)
"There is not now nor has there ever been any formal tie or coordination between Extreme and any member or associate of the Rauner administration" (02-19)
McCann hit again, while Edgar cuts TV ad for Acklin (02-19)
Another front opens on CPS (02-19)
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Your weekly Oscar the Puppy fix (02-19)
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Today's number: $80 Million cash on hand (02-18)
Happy birthday, Gov. Rauner! (02-18)
Question of the day (02-18)
A bright spot (02-18)
Caption contest! (02-18)
Controlling growth or a drastic cut? (02-18)
Shimkus hits McCarter on Obamacare, Planned Parenthood, while McCann says "I'm being attacked because I did what was right for this district" (02-18)
Fun with numbers (02-18)
The trouble with Hillary (02-18)
DOA (02-18)
An attempt at rebutting the governor's CPS claims (02-18)
*** LIVE SESSION COVERAGE *** (02-18)
Rauner pension reform a "confusing but ultimately bogus justification to pay less" (02-18)
Tribune: You're a "poindexter" if you look at Rauner's actual budget (02-18)
Study: Illinois' "Electorate Representation Index" is highest in the nation (02-18)
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At least 25 percent in higher ed cuts pushed (02-17)
Just like magic! (02-17)
Decatur Credit Unions “Lend A Hand” (02-17)
Caption contest! (02-17)
"There's a high chance that I possibly will" (02-17)
Question of the day (02-17)
This Just In: Exelon Announces More $$$$ For Shareholders, Higher 2015 Profits And Still Seeks Bailout (02-17)
Priorities, priorities (02-17)
Because... Rauner! (02-17)
Once again, with feeling (02-17)
African-American "political engagement" studied (02-17)
Rauner to propose hiking early childhood, K-12 spending (02-17)
Catholic Charities warns of disaster (02-17)
*** LIVE COVERAGE *** Gov. Rauner's budget address (02-17)
SUBSCRIBERS ONLY - Today's edition of Capitol Fax (use all CAPS in password) (02-17)
Question of the day (02-16)
Which programs are the most vulnerable? (02-16)
Full slate law struck down (02-16)
Today's quotable (02-16)
*** LIVE SESSION COVERAGE *** (02-16)
Krishnamoorthi's poll shows big lead (02-16)
Umm... Boys? (02-16)
What happens to the Friedrichs case? (02-16)
Preserving Illinois' Nuclear Plants is Crucial (02-16)
Uh-oh (02-16)
Pot, meet kettle (02-16)
Today: 2nd Annual "Cocktails with Capitol Fax" (02-16)
What a coinkydink (02-16)
Kirk is right on this one (02-16)
Not working, not winning (02-16)
SUBSCRIBERS ONLY - Supplement to today’s edition and a campaign roundup (02-16)
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Another anti-Dunkin mailer hits, but criticized as "political lynching" (02-13)
One of three alleged Dunkin victims recants (02-13)
Reader comments closed for the holiday weekend (02-12)
Question of the day (02-12)
*** UPDATED x2 *** SUBSCRIBERS ONLY: 130-page oppo dump on Rep. Ken Dunkin's past (02-12)
Hey, he's just doin' what he said he'd do (02-12)
This Just In: Exelon Announces More $$$$ For Shareholders, Higher 2015 Profits And Still Seeks Bailout (02-12)
"Get your facts first, then you can distort them as you please" (02-12)
*** UPDATED x2 - Stratton responds - IllinoisGO checking the facts *** "Mug shot" mailer hits Ken Dunkin (02-12)
Credit Unions – A Smarter Choice! (02-12)
SUBSCRIBERS ONLY - Money, Endorsements, Muñoz, Farnham (02-12)
*** UPDATED x1 *** State to close Kewanee youth center (02-12)
Today's political videos (02-12)
*** UPDATED x2 - Duckworth doubles down - But what about Kirk's Rahm endorsement? *** Because... Rahm! (02-12)
As expected, Rauner endorses McCann opponent (02-12)
SUBSCRIBERS ONLY - Dunkin mailers, Alvarez poll results and xtabs, etc. (02-12)
Pot, meet kettle (02-12)
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State ordered to pay providers for pregnant women, infants and children (02-11)
Club for Growth runs McCarter ad (02-11)
Because... Madigan! (02-11)
NFIB member poll: 88 percent want Rauner to keep pushing Turnaround Agenda (02-11)
AFSCME advances bill that Rauner admin says "we cannot afford" (02-11)
Kim Foxx launches first TV ad "Amen" (02-11)
2nd Annual "Cocktails with Capitol Fax" (02-11)
Has a "new" counter-point to the Tribune emerged? (02-11)
Credit Unions Assist At Risk Youth (02-11)
Question of the day (02-11)
Why I fight (02-11)
Parsons scores rare and highly unusual Obama interview (02-11)
Dunkin's defense (02-11)
Civic Federation wants spending limits and tax hikes: "There are no easy stop-gap fixes" (02-11)
*** LIVE SESSION COVERAGE *** (02-11)
"Mike Madigan's favorite state Senator" (02-11)
#Winning! (02-11)
In the spirit of the times... (02-11)
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Question of the day (02-10)
Caption contest! (02-10)
This Just In: Exelon Announces More $$$$ For Shareholders, Higher 2015 Profits And Still Seeks Bailout (02-10)
*** UPDATED x2 - Counter point - Guzzardi responds *** Unclear on the concept (02-10)
Mautino begins releasing documentation (02-10)
*** LIVE COVERAGE *** Obama addresses General Assembly (02-10)
Federal judge orders state to fund another program (02-10)
Englander to Rubio, Kimme needs workers (02-10)
Obamapalooza (02-10)
Obi-Wan... Karen? (02-10)
Drilling into the numbers (02-10)
SUBSCRIBERS ONLY - Dunkin crosstabs and a supplement to today’s edition (02-10)
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Getting around today (02-10)
Caption contest! (02-09)
Mautino "clarification" sought by Board of Elections (02-09)
Unsolicited advice (02-09)
Question of the day (02-09)
Poll: Noland leading, but 50 percent undecided (02-09)
Hot rhetoric misses the point (02-09)
Worst. Analysis. Ever. (02-09)
Cullerton doubles down (02-09)
Rate the new Alvarez ad (02-09)
*** UPDATED x1 - Duckworth responds *** Kirk pops a cork over Duckworth allegation (02-09)
EIU announces up to 24 furlough days on top of layoffs (02-09)
*** UPDATED x1 *** Because... Rauner! (02-09)
A Rauner vs. Madigan proxy war (02-09)
Alleged Illinois prison tactic compared to Abu Ghraib (02-09)
Obama will stress "common ground," not capitulation as recipe for success (02-09)
SUBSCRIBERS ONLY - Events lists (02-09)
SUBSCRIBERS ONLY - Supplement to today’s edition (02-09)
Oh no! There goes Tokyo! (02-09)
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Slightly redacted (02-08)
About that new ad... (02-08)
You can't go without an invite (02-08)
Beware the reformers (02-08)
*** UPDATED x1 - IEA backs Mitchell *** CTU breaks with organized labor on Christian Mitchell race (02-08)
AFSCME responds point by point (02-08)
Rauner claims he will offer "more compromises" at leaders' meeting (02-08)
#FundEIU (02-08)
At least our primary is in March (02-08)
*** UPDATED x1 - SEIU sends "cease and desist" letter *** Rate the new Dunkin and Schimpf ads (02-08)
Question of the day (02-08)
Museum to reopen soon, as long as MJM goes along (02-08)
"I cannot understand why union members would not love that" (02-08)
Poe again opposes McCann in GOP primary (02-08)
Behind the HQ PR pops (02-08)
If at first you don't succeed... (02-08)
Remember this quote (02-08)
Everyone failed Laquan McDonald (02-08)
He hasn't seen anything like this (02-08)
State owes top three medical providers $111 million (02-08)
Edgar bucks Rauner, endorses Acklin (02-08)
Another clue? (02-08)
*** UPDATED x1 - Alleged Kirk meeting "never occurred" *** And you think Rahm has troubles? (02-08)
Chaos is a feature, not a bug (02-08)
Our elected officials need to tell us: do you support the Chicago Teacher’s Union’s contract rejection? (02-08)
Reader comments closed for the weekend (02-05)
*** UPDATED x1 *** A few, sparse deets about the Obama visit (02-05)
Rauner now says he supports opening the State Museum (02-05)
Rahm fires back, and a trip down memory lane (02-05)
Red meat for the masses (02-05)
*** UPDATED x2 - A clue? - Rauner denies involvement *** AFSCME warns of "phony poll" (02-05)
"Not even cash-strapped Puerto Rico" (02-05)
Jesse White, many others blast Dunkin, endorse Stratton (02-05)
Question of the day (02-05)
SUBSCRIBERS ONLY - MJM's new ad, ILGOP's new buy (02-05)
Two completely different takes on the Ferro situation (02-05)
Because... Madigan! (02-05)
Rate the new ad for Rep. Avery Bourne (02-05)
SUBSCRIBERS ONLY - Supplement to today’s edition (02-05)
Caption contest! (02-05)
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CSU declares financial exigency as accreditation threat issued to all unis (02-04)
Mandatory reading assignment (02-04)
Murphy responds to Biss: Democrats "continue to defend the failed status quo" (02-04)
AFSCME responds: "Clearly intended to divide and distract state employees" (02-04)
*** UPDATED x1 *** Labor study: Number of Illinois business establishments grew 49 consecutive quarters, besting all other states (02-04)
Quibbles (02-04)
Question of the day (02-04)
*** UPDATED x1 *** House Dems gearing up for another appropriations battle (02-04)
Coverin' all the bases (02-04)
Rauner says new toll lanes means state "open for business" (02-04)
True, but not really (02-04)
Ferro to become Tribune Publishing chairman (02-04)
Madigan announces education funding task force (02-04)
Chicagoans again pick CTU over hizzoner (02-04)
Rauner threatens Dem legislators (02-04)
Today's number: $1.107 billion (plus principal) (02-04)
CMS on AFSCME: "This is bad faith in spades" (02-04)
CPS sells bonds, will make upcoming debt payment (02-03)
Pick a lane already! (02-03)
Question of the day (02-03)
Unclear on the concept (02-03)
Crime and punishment in the Cook County State's Attorney's race (02-03)
The impasse's impact on women (02-03)
*** UPDATED x1 *** The Massachusetts model (02-03)
Eastern Illinois University plans 200 layoffs (02-03)
*** LIVE COVERAGE *** Gov. Rauner press conference (02-03)
SUBSCRIBERS ONLY - Two new Proft TV ads (02-03)
*** UPDATED x2 - Emanuel responds - Governor says claim "ridiculous" *** "He did it on purpose" (02-03)
More collateral damage (02-03)
*** UPDATED x1 - Harris responds *** Proft backing a second Democrat (02-03)
Today's number: 16 percent less school funding (02-03)
Watch what you say (02-03)
SUBSCRIBERS ONLY - Supplement to today’s edition (02-03)
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Right over the cliff (02-02)
Question of the day (02-02)
Not so much (02-02)
Undoing some lousy "reforms" (02-02)
Noland raised... $68,000? (02-02)
Pot, meet kettle (02-02)
Rauner, Munger hold simultaneous press conferences (02-02)
OK, but let's see the brilliant plan (02-02)
A truly disgusting, disturbing development (02-02)
*** UPDATED x2 *** Will history repeat itself? (02-02)
Dunkin contribution sets new primary record (02-02)
Home-care agency to slash worker pay to stay alive (02-02)
Tribune poll: Alvarez leads despite 30 percent approval rating (02-02)
CTU rejects deal, strike clock started (02-01)
Proft group "invests" half a million into Dunkin race (02-01)
*** UPDATED x1 - Rauner responds *** Cullerton wants Rauner to cool off, also isn't advancing pension bill (02-01)
Question of the day (02-01)
Edgar: "Most people think the governor is the governor" (02-01)
A "half-muffled" democracy? (02-01)
*** UPDATED x2 *** Another hostage clings to life (02-01)
Signs of the times (02-01)
Caption contest! (02-01)
Unintended consequences (02-01)
Today's number: 124 (02-01)
The pound foolish impasse (02-01)
The other side of the debate (02-01)
SUBSCRIBERS ONLY - Political events calendar (02-01)
Droppin' his G's while throwin' me under the bus (02-01)
Tribune poll: 67 percent disapprove of Emanuel's performance, but slim majority doesn't think he should resign (02-01)
SUBSCRIBERS ONLY - Supplement to today’s edition (02-01)
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