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* For some reason,. there’s nothing on the governor’s weekend schedule about meeting with lawmakers…

GOVERNOR’S PUBLIC SCHEDULE
**Saturday, May 25, 2013**

DES PLAINES – In remembrance of Illinois servicemembers who have made the ultimate sacrifice to protect our freedom, Governor Pat Quinn will unveil the Portrait of a Soldier memorial exhibit.

WHEN: 9:30 a.m.

WHERE: Des Plaines Oasis
Jane Addams Memorial Tollway (I-90)
Milepost 74.5
Des Plaines, 60016

CHICAGO – Governor Pat Quinn will join city, state and national leaders to honor Gold Star families and the brave men and women that have given their lives for our country.

WHEN: 11 a.m.

WHERE: Daley Plaza
Outside the Picasso Statue
Chicago, 60602

**Sunday, May 26, 2013**

ARLINGTON HEIGHTS – In honor of Memorial Day, Governor Pat Quinn will address and cheer on runners at the Got Freedom Run.

WHEN: 7:45 a.m.

WHERE: Miner School
1101 East Miner
Arlington Heights, 60004

CHICAGO – As part of his agenda to support our Veterans and servicemembers, Governor Pat Quinn will announce a major investment to increase affordable homeownership opportunities for returning Veterans and their families.

WHEN: 12 p.m.

WHERE: Former Army Reservist Janelle Hamilton’s Home
3809 West 83rd Street
Chicago, 60652

**Monday, May 27, 2013**

PARK RIDGE – Governor Pat Quinn will march in the annual Park Ridge Memorial Day parade.

WHEN: 10 a.m.

WHERE: Park Ridge Memorial Day Parade
Steps off at Talcott Road and Cumblerland Avenue
Park Ridge, 60068

CHICAGO – In honor of Memorial Day, Governor Quinn will bring Challenger the bald eagle to soar above U.S. Cellular Field and raise awareness for the Illinois Military Family Relief Fund.

WHEN: 5:20 p.m.

WHERE: U.S. Cellular Field
333 West 35th Street
Chicago, 60616

ADDITIONAL: There will be no additional press availability following this event.

The bird is a nice touch.

Discuss.

…Adding… Everybody knows that the bird is the word…

OK, I feel better now.

posted by Rich Miller
Monday, May 27, 13 @ 10:12 am

Comments

That’s leadership.

Comment by Apple Monday, May 27, 13 @ 10:19 am
Is he that afraid of Cullerton and Madigan? Or is it his shadow?

Comment by Very Old Soil Monday, May 27, 13 @ 10:24 am
On second thought: maybe he is being very smart in recognizing the high probability that he would just mess up any chance for progress.

Comment by Very Old Soil Monday, May 27, 13 @ 10:26 am
Whatever the case, you must watch the video. It’ll clear out your head.

Comment by Rich Miller Monday, May 27, 13 @ 10:29 am
Still smiling. Can’t stop watching. The last minute or so is the best!

Comment by Rich Miller Monday, May 27, 13 @ 10:31 am
Meh, I’m sure Quinn has a cell phone handy.

I think Quinn is doing exactly what he should be doing. It’s Memorial Day Weekend.

For the General Assembly to meet this weekend is just a tad self-important. To meet on Memorial Day is flat-out disrespectful.

This ain’t a Hallmark Holiday. They’ve had plenty of time to get their work done. They could take a day from their typical hurry-up-and-wait, playing-chicken routine to honor the dead.

Comment by wordslinger Monday, May 27, 13 @ 10:42 am
Thanks for providing me a laugh today with this post and the Crosstown blahs post.

Comment by Rich's Mom Monday, May 27, 13 @ 10:49 am
===I think Quinn is doing exactly what he should be doing. It’s Memorial Day Weekend.====
Well for some reason they didn’t mention that he showed up at the Sox game on Sunday also. While I agree the GA (and us) shouldn’t be holed up in Springfield on Memorial Day, Sunday afternoon would have been a fine time to get some work done. I myself had to give up my Sox tickets for Sunday to slog back down here.

Comment by Been There Monday, May 27, 13 @ 11:11 am
Who cares what Quinn is doing. Can’t wait for him to be ousted. What do we have left - about 18 months? Time to start the campaign against him - rather it be Lisa Madigan or a Republican - hopefully he’ll be history..

Comment by WOW Monday, May 27, 13 @ 11:52 am
I expected Quinn to bring Squeezy the Python

Comment by The Old Professor Monday, May 27, 13 @ 12:03 pm
At least Quinn is still consistent on one item, his support for veterans … unless they are also retired state employees.

Comment by RNUG Monday, May 27, 13 @ 12:21 pm
Always pains me to support Gov. Squeezy, but he has his priorities straight here and has my thanks.
Thumbs down to the GA for meeting on Memorial Day.

Comment by Arthur Andersen Monday, May 27, 13 @ 12:27 pm
Now if I knew it was the Governor personally bringing the eagle, I would so try to get to the game tonight…

Comment by Oneman Monday, May 27, 13 @ 1:39 pm
Quinn has always been sincerely good with veterans. He was in the right places this weekend.

Comment by walkinfool Monday, May 27, 13 @ 2:17 pm
The song reminds me of one of my favorite acting performances, R. Lee Ermey at the beginning of Full Metal Jacket.

Comment by Grandson of Man Monday, May 27, 13 @ 2:40 pm