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July 2016 Posts

Rauner lambasted, even called "traitor" for siding with Democrats on abortion bill (07-30)
Reader comments closed for the weekend (07-29)
Remap reformers say recordings of Con-Con debates support their case (07-29)
Question of the day (07-29)
Sunlight Foundation tags the wrong Michael J. Madigan (07-29)
Rauner vetoes bills pushed by disability advocates, first responders, unions (07-29)
Independent Maps has appealed to the Illinois Supreme Court (07-29)
Rauner signs three controversial bills: Marijuana decriminalization, Contraception coverage; "Right of Conscience Act" (07-29)
Republicans "pledge" not to vote for Madigan for Speaker (07-29)
More on the Lottery announcement (07-29)
Caption contest! (07-29)
*** UPDATED x1 *** Whatever the number is, it's still pretty darned high (07-29)
Careful what you wish for (07-29)
Duckworth speech focused on Trump as new ads slam her (07-29)
Just legalize it, already (07-29)
Today's number: 32 percent (07-29)
Cullerton repeats demand that Rauner will decide tax hike (07-29)
One way 2016 could impact 2018 (07-29)
*** UPDATED x1 *** Is it over or not? (07-29)
Durbin's back to the future? (07-28)
Rauner bites back at union leaders (07-28)
Finally, some good Illinois news (07-28)
Question of the day (07-28)
Attorney General's office says plaintiffs can't back out of Duckworth settlement (07-28)
Can't win for losing (07-28)
Rauner claims he's meeting with Dem legislators today (07-28)
*** LIVE COVERAGE *** Rauner press conference (07-28)
*** UPDATED x1 - Gov. Rauner slams story *** Report that Mrs. Rauner wants no reelection is disputed (07-28)
Another judge rules that IDPH director violated due process rights (07-28)
"It’s not even close to being balanced" (07-28)
Kirk campaign admits contact with "whistleblowers" after Duckworth settlement (07-28)
Durbin attacks Rauner, says he'll decide about run after November (07-28)
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*** LIVE COVERAGE *** Democratic National Convention (07-28)
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*** UPDATED x1 - Emanuel responds *** Right under the bus he goes (07-28)
Question of the day (07-27)
Bad news for Duckworth (07-27)
Moody's issues Chicago fiscal FAQ (07-27)
More like this, please (07-27)
Dueling taunts (07-27)
Good news on workers' comp costs? (07-27)
Obama picks Jackson Park for library site (07-27)
Behind the delegation's "unity" is some old enmity (07-27)
Why were Bernie's boobirds so quiet yesterday? (07-27)
Budget crisis, lower tuition contributing to Wisconsin recruitment success (07-27)
Caption contest! (07-27)
Madigan again compares Rauner to Trump (07-27)
"Excellent politics" but "questionable for governance" (07-27)
Could be awhile before Mautino's hearing (07-27)
Poll: Durbin leads Democratic field by huge margin (07-27)
*** UPDATED x1 *** The Durbin timeline (07-27)
More bad news (07-27)
*** UPDATED x1 - Madigan responds *** Rauner finally talks about Sandack, but keeps mostly mum (07-27)
Latest Legionnaires' outbreak puzzles health experts (07-27)
*** UPDATED x1 *** Why did Chris Kennedy run away from reporters yesterday? (07-27)
*** LIVE COVERAGE *** Democratic National Convention (07-27)
Mautino misses deadline (07-26)
Emanuel accepts Rauner's apology, but with a catch (07-26)
Trade secrets or hiding payrollers? (07-26)
*** UPDATED x1 - 34 Latin Kings charged *** US Attorney to announce "significant new indictments against numerous alleged gang members" (07-26)
Question of the day (07-26)
Caption contest! (07-26)
Rauner is gearing up (07-26)
Convention delegates are "not normal" party members (07-26)
I'll believe it when I see it, Lisa (07-26)
SIU's two crucial mistakes (07-26)
Sandack says no "compromising information" was accessed (07-26)
*** UPDATED x3 - VIDEO: Kennedy looked horrible *** Chris Kennedy speaks to Dems, flees without talking to reporters (07-26)
G: Blagojevich doesn't deserve leniency (07-26)
*** LIVE COVERAGE *** Democratic National Convention (07-26)
Today's quotable (07-25)
"The State’s infrastructure for providing human services is, without exaggeration, in severe jeopardy" (07-25)
Caption contest! (07-25)
George Ryan attorney claims appellate judge told "whoppers" (07-25)
Lawyers claim Cullerton's pension idea is unconstitutional (07-25)
Question of the day (07-25)
Olsen frontrunner to replace Sandack (07-25)
Rauner signs surveillance reform bill (07-25)
CFL video compares Trump to Rauner (07-25)
Unclear on the "unity" concept... so far (07-25)
A weird dude, that one (07-25)
Rauner's taking his time on decrim bill, but will likely sign it (07-25)
*** LIVE COVERAGE *** Rauner talks about redistricting (07-25)
The "communications platform" stirs controversy (07-25)
The tables have turned (07-25)
Wikileaks docs show how Dem donor tried (and failed) to get back into the game (07-25)
SUBSCRIBERS ONLY - Sandack replacement? (07-25)
*** UPDATED x1 *** Madigan reveals he's talked to Durbin about running for governor (07-25)
*** LIVE COVERAGE *** Democratic National Convention (07-25)
*** UPDATED x2 - Durkin statement *** Sandack resigns (07-25)
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React to Rauner vetoes (07-23)
Reader comments closed for the weekend (07-22)
Rauner vetoes several union-backed bills (07-22)
This just in... Illinois Supreme Court accepts direct appeal of remap case (07-22)
Social service providers claim administration has "unchecked discretion" over paying off old contracts (07-22)
GOP poll: Kirk and Duckworth essentially tied, Clinton leads by 14 (07-22)
Today's quotable (07-22)
The Roger Ailes connection to Illinois (07-22)
Even more editorial support for the Independent Map Amendment (07-22)
Question of the day (07-22)
Today in Illinois history (07-22)
*** LIVE COVERAGE *** Rauner education press conference (07-22)
Trump's best point of the night (07-22)
Mrs. Rauner appears to support Turnaround Agenda strategy (07-22)
Caption contest! (07-22)
Adding some context to Rauner's e-mail diatribe (07-22)
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Oh, this ought to be good (07-22)
Rauner apologizes for making "unfair, untrue" comments in old e-mail (07-22)
Most. Unwatchable. Video. Ever. (07-21)
Rauner continues to dodge Trump questions (07-21)
Unclear on the concepts (07-21)
Question of the day (07-21)
Today's must-read (07-21)
Report: Rauner "can't stand Trump" (07-21)
Unemployment rate down, but IDES still gloomy (07-21)
"Foreign" hack attack on state voter registration site (07-21)
Get in front of it, already (07-21)
What Rauner's money and people are bringing to the GOP's table (07-21)
IL Trump delegates defend the negativity (07-21)
Maybe not? (07-21)
Caption contest! (07-21)
*** LIVE COVERAGE *** Republican National Convention (07-21)
Poll: Voters prefer union and government workers over tanking Rauner (07-21)
IL delegate who goes by "whitepride" kicked out of GOP convention (07-21)
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Duckworth campaign whacked hard over tweet (07-20)
(Almost) open thread (07-20)
Question of the day (07-20)
AFSCME denies ever saying what it's accused of saying (07-20)
Today's number: 15 children under 10 (07-20)
*** UPDATED x1 - Opinion posted *** Independent Maps amendment ruled unconstitutional (07-20)
Sandack temporarily shuts down three of his four social media accounts (07-20)
Crossing the line? (07-20)
Today's quotables (07-20)
Let's not get too excited, please (07-20)
Let's wait a while before jumping to conclusions (07-20)
Rauner, Radogno to be honored "in absentia" (07-20)
Will Chicago's old post office finally be renovated? (07-20)
A "binary choice," except when it isn't (07-20)
Durkin says Trump could help him, but he still won't commit to the guy (07-20)
*** LIVE COVERAGE *** Republican National Convention (07-20)
Question of the day (07-19)
Hillary Clinton calls out Gov. Rauner in AFSCME speech (07-19)
*** UPDATED x2 - No expenses submitted - "They never cashed the check" *** What happened to the checks? (07-19)
Terranova rebuts AFSCME "at will" claims (07-19)
Rauner says he was "never intending to go" to convention (07-19)
Are the Republicans following state campaign finance law? (07-19)
Dold ad features Hillary Clinton slamming Trump (07-19)
Today's number: More than 20 (07-19)
Even more editorial support for the Independent Map Amendment (07-19)
Our collapsing mental and behavorial health care infrastructure (07-19)
One down, one to go for Schock (07-19)
Governor's mansion will be finished in time for non-existent state bicentennial celebration (07-19)
SIU to use stopgap money for old bills (07-19)
*** LIVE COVERAGE *** Republican National Convention (07-19)
Having it both ways (07-18)
Question of the day (07-18)
*** LIVE COVERAGE *** Republican National Convention (07-18)
Our silly cartoon world (07-18)
Chicago violence in a nutshell (07-18)
"It’s about motivating your people to come out to vote and demobilizing the opponent’s voters" (07-18)
Easier said than done (07-18)
Once again, it's about who can win indy suburban women (07-18)
Here's a better way for Rauner to get back at Jim Edgar (07-18)
Fighting over fairy tales (07-18)
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*** UPDATED x1 - "We are ending operations" *** IllinoisGO folds its tent (07-16)
Reader comments closed for the weekend (07-15)
Caption contest! (07-15)
Question of the day (07-15)
What was Rauner talking about? (07-15)
A brief respite (07-15)
$8 billion is still higher than $7 billion (07-15)
A little good news for a change (07-15)
Yikes (07-15)
Second. Worst. Decision. Ever. (07-15)
It's not my fault! (07-15)
Patterson "responds" to Nuding talking points memo (07-15)
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*** UPDATED x1 - Report posted *** Last time I checked, $8 billion was higher than $7 billion (07-14)
Republicans get their talking points (07-14)
Question of the day (07-14)
Munger: Legislators shouldn't expect their May paychecks until August or September (07-14)
*** UPDATED x3 - DPI attacks - Kirk clarifies - Kirk was rooting for Pence *** Rauner again dodges Trump questions (07-14)
Fun with numbers (07-14)
Rauner says Mautino probe should be allowed to "play itself out" (07-14)
Enabling propaganda and possibly violence (07-14)
Rate Duckworth's new ad (07-14)
A big reason why our workers' comp costs are so high in comparison (07-14)
*** UPDATED x2 - Legislators to the back of the line - State to spend $2.5 billion more than it brings in *** State payment delays could reach six months, $10 billion backlog by December (07-14)
Former state GOP chairman: Trump can't win, Hillary better alternative (07-13)
Lawsuit: Some social service groups still won't get paid for work already performed (07-13)
Another big pension budget hit coming (07-13)
We all need to occasionally walk a mile in someone else's shoes (07-13)
Meh (07-13)
Question of the day (07-13)
Rauner signs "sheltered markets" EO (07-13)
Editorial support for the Independent Map Amendment (07-13)
Because... Madigan! Or... not? (07-13)
Look on the bright side (07-13)
Playing the race card right out of the box (07-13)
*** UPDATED x1 - CSU put on watch list *** IBHE director says accreditation still in danger (07-13)
Durbin downplays Reid push to make him party chairman (07-13)
Mendoza fundraising off Trump visit (07-12)
*** UPDATED x1 *** Not buying the spin (07-12)
Question of the day (07-12)
Poll: Most biz leaders not loving Chicago politics (07-12)
Trump: Kirk's opposition is feigned, will hurt him (07-12)
Welter picked to replace Anthony (07-12)
Mautino gets more time to answer questions (07-12)
*** UPDATED x1 - Another problem with the tests *** Today's number: 100,000 (07-12)
*** UPDATED x1 *** SUBSCRIBERS ONLY - Rep. Jack Franks' ballot replacement (07-12)
*** LIVE COVERAGE *** Rauner to create school funding reform commission (07-12)
More like these, please (07-12)
Durbin on the state budget and violence (07-12)
Prosecutors want Blagojevich's 14-year sentence upheld (07-12)
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Stopgap called a "gimmick" (07-11)
Informed debate or stirring animosity? (07-11)
Question of the day (07-11)
Editorial support for the Independent Map Amendment (07-11)
Employee leave bills taking fire (07-11)
Worker's comp medical costs and Indiana (07-11)
Where do they stand on Trump? (07-11)
All about the messaging (07-11)
Rate the new "toy soldiers and tanks" ad (07-11)
HRC to SPI (07-11)
Today's long read - Madiar revisits pension reform, bankruptcy (07-11)
Drilling down into Rauner's list of "waste" (07-11)
*** UPDATED x2 - Duckworth responds *** Tiny buy on Kirk ad (07-11)
64% of Illinois voters support independent redistricting (07-08)
Reader comments closed for the weekend (07-08)
Rate the new DCCC ads (07-08)
Budget beard about to be shaved for charity (07-08)
Question of the day (07-08)
Tone it down, please (07-08)
Legislators finally get paid for April (07-08)
Your weekly Oscar the Puppy pic (07-08)
Campaign finance reports (07-08)
Better, smarter government at no extra cost (07-08)
White unsure about restarting sticker reminder mailings (07-08)
The public health crisis of our time (07-08)
Unsolicited advice (07-08)
Oy (07-08)
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*** UPDATED x1 *** Independent Maps group makes big cable buy (07-07)
Question of the day (07-07)
*** UPDATED x2 - AFSCME responds - Rauner administration responds *** This just in... ILRB rejects Rauner request to bypass ALJ (07-07)
Today's number: 1 out of 7 (07-07)
*** UPDATED x1 *** Trump predicts Illinois win, lashes out at Kirk (07-07)
*** UPDATED x1 *** Rauner's "huge transformation" (07-07)
Rauner on tour: It's not me, it's Madigan (reform), Madigan (economy), Madigan (budget) (07-07)
Gill unsuccessfully wooed by Foster, Sanders campaign (07-07)
What would Rauner have done differently? (07-07)
Mendoza raises big bucks, but advantage could be fleeting (07-07)
Retiring NEIU president says "reputational damage" to state should delay national replacement search (07-07)
Roskam, Durkin among few planning to attend GOP convention (07-06)
Question of the day (07-06)
What I did during break (07-06)
Stopgap means WIU can avoid technical default (07-06)
Rauner's negative reviews (07-06)
*** UPDATED x1 *** AFSCME surveying members about possible strike (07-06)
Edgar gets into the late payment game (07-06)
The 65 percent "solution" (07-06)
64% of Illinois voters support independent redistricting (07-06)
Rate the new Quinn video (07-06)
Today's number: 10 of 16 (07-06)
Finally, a little governance (07-06)
Behind the stopgap deal (07-06)
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Reader comments closed until July 6th (07-01)
Lingle out as COO, Messina in at IEPA (07-01)
Question of the day (07-01)
It's already getting super ugly (07-01)
Rauner celebrates museum reopening after decimating it (07-01)
A huge transit TIF bill passed yesterday (07-01)
Rauner talks about the deal (07-01)
Trust issues go both ways (07-01)
Don't break your arms patting yourselves on the back (07-01)
"We certainly are not undoing the damage that we've done to this state by not working together, by not doing our jobs" (07-01)
Rauner signs extension of medical marijuana program (07-01)
Ain't so easy, is it? (07-01)
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