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* Congratulations to my father for getting out of the hospital ~~tomorrow~~ Thursday - ~~nine~~ seven days ahead of schedule. He worked hard on his stroke therapy and it paid off big. [My brother Doug informs me that the date has changed. It’s still a big positive, though.]

* Congratulations to Rep. Mike McAuliffe on the birth of his new baby son, Conor.

* Congratulations to David Dring for finishing the Boston Marathon today with a very respectable time of 3:45:41. Yeah, man.

* Best wishes to Josh Kalven, who is leaving his job as editor of Progress Illinois for other opportunities out West.

* Did I miss anything or anybody? Feel free to post your own best wishes, etc. in comments.

posted by Rich Miller
Monday, Apr 19, 10 @ 1:34 pm

Comments

Congrats and best wishes to new State Representative Robyn Gabel.

Comment by David Starrett Monday, Apr 19, 10 @ 1:38 pm
Congratulations to Rich Miller for producing the best Illinois politics blog anywhere.

Comment by Squideshi Monday, Apr 19, 10 @ 1:38 pm
Congrats to Robyn Gabel (18) for being appointed to be Illinois’ newest State Rep yesterday.

Comment by George Monday, Apr 19, 10 @ 1:39 pm
Dad doesn’t get out until Thursday

Comment by Doug Monday, Apr 19, 10 @ 1:39 pm
congrats Mike and Kim

Comment by mumph Monday, Apr 19, 10 @ 1:43 pm
Hmm. I didn’t get that memo, Doug. I’ll update.

Comment by Rich Miller Monday, Apr 19, 10 @ 1:44 pm
congrats to Antti Niemi on his first playoff shutout last night.

Comment by Coach Q Monday, Apr 19, 10 @ 1:51 pm
Rich,

The best to your dad.

Comment by downstate hack Monday, Apr 19, 10 @ 2:00 pm
Congrats to Rep. Fritchey for sporting the best Spring man-tan this year.

Comment by Obamarama Monday, Apr 19, 10 @ 2:00 pm
Obamaramam, that’s like congratulating grass for being green.

Just sayin…

Comment by Rich Miller Monday, Apr 19, 10 @ 2:01 pm
On a related note, I would like to congratulate grass for being green.

Comment by Obamarama Monday, Apr 19, 10 @ 2:03 pm
[Insert snarky comment regarding the usage of the words “grass” or “green”.]

Comment by Squideshi Monday, Apr 19, 10 @ 2:13 pm
Yay for Papa Miller…keep on truckin’…

Comment by Loop Lady Monday, Apr 19, 10 @ 2:19 pm
BIG CONGRATS to Pam Sutherland of Planned Parenthood for receiving the lifetime achievement award from the National Family Planning and Reproductive Rights Association in Washington D. C. last week and receiving a big congrats letter from President Obama…Way to Go, Pam!!

Comment by smartypants Monday, Apr 19, 10 @ 2:23 pm
Pop Miller, keep listening to those beautiful nurses and therapists and come home soon. Spring is here and the Obamallac needs some fresh air.

Comment by Little Egypt Monday, Apr 19, 10 @ 3:05 pm
Congrats Cubs for losing a series to the worst team in the National League!

Comment by Old Shepherd Monday, Apr 19, 10 @ 3:44 pm
Really guys? I’m just sitting in my office working, minding my own business, and this is what I get? That ain’t right.

Comment by Rep. John Fritchey Monday, Apr 19, 10 @ 3:55 pm
Fritchey, are you referring to the tan comment or the Cubs comment?

Comment by Rich Miller Monday, Apr 19, 10 @ 3:56 pm
John, if you give a “That ain’t right”speach on the floor this week I will ask the Sgt. at Arms to have you removed.

Comment by Rep. Ed Sullivan Monday, Apr 19, 10 @ 4:20 pm
Here’s to the low man on the Blackhawks’ payroll, Antti Niemi, for standing on his head and pitching a shutout yesterday.

Comment by wordslinger Monday, Apr 19, 10 @ 4:49 pm
Rich, with the Sox a lowly 4-9, you’re going to mock my Cubbies? I think not.

And Sully my friend, good luck with that.

Comment by Rep. John Fritchey Monday, Apr 19, 10 @ 5:39 pm
Congratulations to Steve Nemerovski being published. His first book is available at http://www.epartynovel.com/.

Comment by 4 percent Monday, Apr 19, 10 @ 5:52 pm
Congratulations to Representative John Fritchey for playing his best round of golf for the year last week.

Comment by Blue Dog Monday, Apr 19, 10 @ 6:45 pm
Here’s to Rich Sr.; have a welcome homecoming, sir!

Comment by Boone Logan Square Monday, Apr 19, 10 @ 6:53 pm
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…and this is what I get? That ain’t right.
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Considering it’s coming from CapFax bloggers, John, it could have been worse. Just sayin. lol

Glad to hear your Dad’s doing so well, Rich! What a homecoming it will be!!! (What day can we all come over to visit?)

Comment by The REAL Anonymous...fka Anonymous Monday, Apr 19, 10 @ 7:26 pm
congrats to Len Lieberman, retired lobbyist for the Jewish Federations in Illinois, for being selected as NIU Alumni of the Year. Dinner presentation is April 29th in DeKalb.

Comment by Capitol View Monday, Apr 19, 10 @ 11:29 pm
Congratulations to Rahm Emanuel for smiling big while sticking the knife in Mayor Daley’s back. Seriously, Rahm is the only person strong enough to succeed Daley. A weaker person would be eaten alive and the corruption would thrive. Rahm will clean it up.

Comment by anon Tuesday, Apr 20, 10 @ 7:33 am