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Republican Chris Nybo was appointed Monday to fill a state Senate seat he unsuccessfully sought two years ago.
Nybo will replace Sen. Kirk Dillard, who resigned Sunday in order to accept his appointment as chairman of the RTA. […]
Nybo had challenged Dillard two years ago for the seat, but Dillard easily defeated him. Dillard did not seek re-election this year, choosing instead to run for governor, where he lost to Bruce Rauner in the primary. Nybo defeated state Rep. Chris Reboletti in the March primary.
“It is an honor to be succeeding Sen. Dillard. Though no one can fill his shoes, he leaves a legislative legacy to be admired and emulated,” Nybo said in a statement. “I will do my best to make the transition from this respected senator as seamless as possible.”
Shall we welcome Nybo back to the General Assembly with a caption contest?…
posted by Rich Miller
Tuesday, Aug 5, 14 @ 12:38 pm
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Let’s drink to Chris Reboletti whoever that is….
Comment by Lobo Y Olla Tuesday, Aug 5, 14 @ 12:40 pm
“To Kirk Dillard’s bruised 2010 ego…”
Comment by Oswego Willy Tuesday, Aug 5, 14 @ 12:42 pm
In replacing Dillard, Nybo has some big pants to fill.
Comment by Michelle Flaherty Tuesday, Aug 5, 14 @ 12:42 pm
“To my alter-ego, ‘Cincinnatus’…”
Comment by Oswego Willy Tuesday, Aug 5, 14 @ 12:42 pm
Long live the .01%!
Comment by PublicServant Tuesday, Aug 5, 14 @ 12:43 pm
“To yard sign designers …”
Comment by Oswego Willy Tuesday, Aug 5, 14 @ 12:44 pm
“To Chicago, the capitol of the Midwest…”
Comment by Oswego Willy Tuesday, Aug 5, 14 @ 12:45 pm
“Best $100,000 I ever spent!”
Comment by Team Sleep Tuesday, Aug 5, 14 @ 12:45 pm
“To finally not hearing a statement begin, ‘When I was Gov. Edgar’s Chief of Staff…”
Comment by Oswego Willy Tuesday, Aug 5, 14 @ 12:46 pm
“Yo Ho Yo Ho … A Pirate’s Life for Me!”
Comment by Stones Tuesday, Aug 5, 14 @ 12:46 pm
“To bringing back Pate’s DuPage…”
Comment by Oswego Willy Tuesday, Aug 5, 14 @ 12:46 pm
Who says one doesn’t win by losing. Dillard thrashed me in the 2012 primary and now here I sit claiming his seat. I can drink to that.
Comment by train111 Tuesday, Aug 5, 14 @ 12:47 pm
The median age in the Senate GOP just went down a whole decade.
Comment by A guy... Tuesday, Aug 5, 14 @ 12:47 pm
To hoping the Senate Caucus likes me more than the House members
Comment by Good One Tuesday, Aug 5, 14 @ 12:48 pm
Raise your hand if you still get carded.
Comment by A guy... Tuesday, Aug 5, 14 @ 12:48 pm
“This glass of wine is like our great state! Aged, half full, room temperature, and the bill is coming soon!”
Comment by VanillaMan Tuesday, Aug 5, 14 @ 12:48 pm
“Here’s to Bruce Rauner, who I’m confident will fund my re-election bid, as long as I vote the way he likes!”
Comment by Robert the Bruce Tuesday, Aug 5, 14 @ 12:48 pm
I’d like to thank former Governor Jim Edgar because without him, this wouldn’t have been possible.
Comment by Almost the Weekend Tuesday, Aug 5, 14 @ 12:53 pm
Here’s to Ron Gidwitz for cutting off Dillard’s campaign money!
Comment by Norseman Tuesday, Aug 5, 14 @ 12:53 pm
Maybe that was ReBoo’s problem…he thought he name was Dennis and the voters went for Chris!
Meanwhile another midget whack job is in the Senate…should make JumpinJason look like a giant
Comment by CircularFiringSquad Tuesday, Aug 5, 14 @ 12:53 pm
“To the Clarke Map, and the Senate Terms drawing…”
Comment by Oswego Willy Tuesday, Aug 5, 14 @ 12:56 pm
To finishing first
and finishing last
To the future
and the past
The shiny spotlight I will not hog
but will gladly share it with Rich Miller’s blog
Comment by Tommydanger Tuesday, Aug 5, 14 @ 12:59 pm
There are no Pyrrhic victories in politics, except when there are.
Comment by bottom rung. Tuesday, Aug 5, 14 @ 1:04 pm
A Guy - spot on and very humorous!
Comment by Team Sleep Tuesday, Aug 5, 14 @ 1:27 pm
It’s so awesome to have representative awesome back under the dome! Here’s to now senator awesome !
Comment by burdowse Tuesday, Aug 5, 14 @ 1:30 pm
Mrs. Guy says the Senate is measurably cuter now too. Don’t know what to say or do about that.
Comment by A guy... Tuesday, Aug 5, 14 @ 1:33 pm
OMG!!! Is that champagne in his hand. He supports the consumption of alcohol!
LOL! 
Comment by Levois Tuesday, Aug 5, 14 @ 1:38 pm
You like me……right now……you like me!
Granted Sally Field probably said it better.
Comment by DuPage Bard Tuesday, Aug 5, 14 @ 1:39 pm
“Whenever you feel like criticizing any one…just remember that all the people in this world haven’t had the advantages that you’ve had.”
Comment by ChrisB Tuesday, Aug 5, 14 @ 1:42 pm
Like General McArthur - I have returned.
Comment by Obamas Puppy Tuesday, Aug 5, 14 @ 1:48 pm
(Super slurred) “ssssssssssuper minority… (Hiccup) here I come!”
Comment by lbj Tuesday, Aug 5, 14 @ 1:50 pm
“Here’s to me…and me…and me. Have I mentioned me?”
* Slurp
Comment by DuPage Moderate Tuesday, Aug 5, 14 @ 1:56 pm
It’s not half full or half empty. It’s cracked and I am here to fix it.
Comment by zatoichi Tuesday, Aug 5, 14 @ 2:10 pm
I AM IN THE HOUSE OF LORDS!
Comment by Jimmy Tuesday, Aug 5, 14 @ 2:35 pm
This is what I will use to change the minds of the majority members.
Comment by A guy... Tuesday, Aug 5, 14 @ 2:54 pm
To the shortest Senate term ever!
Comment by Come one man! Tuesday, Aug 5, 14 @ 2:59 pm
“Here I come to save the day!” (a la Andy Kaufman)
Comment by Former Titan Tuesday, Aug 5, 14 @ 3:02 pm
“And here’s to Rich Miller, for all he does to keep me humble and to make sure that I NEVER forget what I’ve been through over the last few years. This apple juice is for you, Rich! Thanks.”
Comment by Chris Nybo Tuesday, Aug 5, 14 @ 3:04 pm
Well Senator Nybo, you certainly have a sense of humor. You’ll need it in Springfield
Comment by Fiscal Sense Tuesday, Aug 5, 14 @ 3:46 pm
don’t let the dorr hit him in the ass! but hey I’m not bitter.
Comment by 13thone Tuesday, Aug 5, 14 @ 3:55 pm
“To the Dartmouth Movement; Long may it reign over the Illinois GOP.”
Comment by ZC Tuesday, Aug 5, 14 @ 4:00 pm
Hell has no furry until Chris returns to Springfield.
Comment by Cletus Purcell Tuesday, Aug 5, 14 @ 6:56 pm