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* I checked my website’s usage stats this morning and found that we had near-record traffic on May 31st, the last day of session. Unique visits and page-views were almost equal to the day Rod Blagojevich was arrested, which still holds the all-time record. We actually used more bandwidth on Tuesday than we consumed on RRB’s arrest day, so that’s a new record. And Sunday’s traffic in all categories was higher than any previous Sunday ever recorded here.
The idea is not to make this the biggest website in the world, of course. We’ll never be that. The object is to make this place the focal point of Illinois political life. The combination of the in-depth posts, the timely and comprehensive automated news feeds, the ultra-superior commenters and the breaking news reporting have all contributed to the success of this endeavor.
I simply can’t thank you enough.
* And now that I have your attention, how about taking a quick moment and writing a check for the “Southern Illinois Together” flood relief effort? Many of our fellow Illinoisans are still hurting down there, and they could use your help.
The fundraiser is this Saturday at the Black Diamond Warehouse in Marion (2400 Black Diamond Drive). Tickets are $25 in advance and $30 at the door. They’ll have free food and wine samples, and both a silent and a live auction.
I’m planning to be there, but you don’t have to attend the fundraiser to contribute. Just write a check for whatever you can afford and make it payable to the Poshard Foundation. Make sure to put “Flood Victims” in your check’s memo line. Here’s the mailing address…
Poshard Foundation
700 Logan College Dr.
Carterville, IL 62918
This is a prime opportunity to use the community we’ve created here to do some good. Please help if you can. Thanks.
posted by Rich Miller
Thursday, Jun 2, 11 @ 6:00 am
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While I can’t afford to subscribe to the Capitol Fax, I can afford to give something to the flood victims. The check will be in the mail.
Comment by Wensicia Thursday, Jun 2, 11 @ 6:56 am
Congratulations on the traffic Rich. Capitol Fax is obviously the premiere political website for Illinois politics and political news and you’ve done a great job at shepherding a rich community.
Comment by Precinct Captain Thursday, Jun 2, 11 @ 7:09 am
My congratulations as well Rich; I tell people that if they wish to know what is happening politically in Illinois, this is the place to be!
Comment by South of I-80 Thursday, Jun 2, 11 @ 7:29 am
Great job on your legislative coverage Rich, Also a great job in promoting the Southern Illinois assistance. I will send a donation.
Comment by downstate hack Thursday, Jun 2, 11 @ 8:20 am
Thanks for all the work and lost hours of sleep the past long weekend until adjournment. This is the place to go for Illinois politics–and to get the tweets from the Blago trial testimony.
Comment by Nearly Normal Thursday, Jun 2, 11 @ 8:53 am
Was just down there helping with cleanup, Rich, and while the flood isn’t in the news much anymore, there are a ton of families down there that will need lots of help in the weeks and months ahead. Great cause! And congrats on the traffic!
Comment by Amuzing Myself Thursday, Jun 2, 11 @ 9:08 am
Thanks Rich for having being the best news source for all Illinois Politics. It is the most comprehensive blog, and source for Illinois news in all of this state.
And also thanks to all the contributors to this blog for giving all readers all angles on every subject.
Thanks for keeping us all thinking!
Comment by 3rd Generation Chicago Native Thursday, Jun 2, 11 @ 10:03 am
Rich has a gift. If I could write as well as he, I sure would like it and be able to help the conservative cause more.
Often times, I disagree with the tone and slant of Rich’s posts, but he never fails to pick up on tidbits of information and put them into context in a clear and concise way. The content here isn’t only informative, it is interesting and the commenter’s posts are always fun to read, and even more fun can be had if you play along.
Rich’s service to the debate should earn him more money than I am sure he receives from CapFax.
Comment by Cincinnatus Thursday, Jun 2, 11 @ 10:33 am
You are simply the best in the business. That’s why you get the traffic. Thanks for keeping the curtains parted for us.
Comment by Calhoun Native Thursday, Jun 2, 11 @ 11:28 am