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* I’m speaking at Comptroller Judy Baar Topinka’s memorial service today. You can watch a live video feed by clicking here. The service begins at 9:30.
After that, I have to zip back downtown for my annual City Club speech. If you’re going to that, please don’t forget to bring a toy for Lutheran Social Service of Illinois’ children programs.
In other words, don’t expect many more posts today.
Discuss amongst yourselves.
posted by Rich Miller
Wednesday, Dec 17, 14 @ 8:41 am
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Christmas With Rich Miller….
Sometimes the jokes will write themselves…
Wish I could make it.
Comment by OneMan Wednesday, Dec 17, 14 @ 8:45 am
Thank goodness for the Hawks and Bulls. Takes the sting out of the worst Bears team — offense, defense, special teams — in our lifetimes.
Cubs and Sox have made the hot-stove league interesting, too.
Comment by Wordslinger Wednesday, Dec 17, 14 @ 9:03 am
Hope Rahm or Sheriff Dart do the police escort to keep Capt Fax on schedule….maybe chopper?
Comment by circularfiringsquad Wednesday, Dec 17, 14 @ 9:09 am
Yesterday, Rauner said he might keep some agency directors. I can’t think of who that would/should be.
Comment by Norseman Wednesday, Dec 17, 14 @ 9:38 am
Anybody else having issues with the stream?
Comment by Anonymous Wednesday, Dec 17, 14 @ 9:48 am
Working for me…
Comment by OneMan Wednesday, Dec 17, 14 @ 9:57 am
It’s working for me, too….
Comment by ??? Wednesday, Dec 17, 14 @ 9:58 am
Norseman, try not to paint all directors with the same brush you apply to the legislature and executive; there are very good directors out there doing very tough jobs. Sure they’re appointees, but most are experts in their fields and committed to serving the people.
Comment by Namaste Wednesday, Dec 17, 14 @ 10:02 am
Namaste, name a couple.
Comment by Norseman Wednesday, Dec 17, 14 @ 10:10 am
Bluestream was not working for me. Would lag after about 2 minutes. Tried in Safari and Firefox. Switched to WGN stream and it has been working fine. Odd.
Comment by Anonymous Wednesday, Dec 17, 14 @ 10:15 am
Where is the stream link?
Comment by Anonymous Wednesday, Dec 17, 14 @ 10:21 am
Rocco Claps, Department of Human Rights
Hiram Grau, State Police
Larry Matkaitas, Fire Marshall
Mark Miller, DNR
Comment by Namaste Wednesday, Dec 17, 14 @ 10:23 am
Norseman, I’ll name one: Rocco Claps, Director of the Department on Human Rights.
Director Claps has transformed that office and served admirably. He deserves to stay on, should that be his preference.
Comment by Knome Sane Wednesday, Dec 17, 14 @ 10:23 am
I will add DHS Secretary Michelle Saddler to the list of those I hope are kept. She has held DHS togother through millions of dollars of budget cuts while the demands for DHS services increased. And you won’t find a more honest or caring person to serve the population DHS serves.
Comment by Give Me A Break Wednesday, Dec 17, 14 @ 10:32 am
” Think About It, Emulate It ”
powerful message from Mr. Miller
Comment by x ace Wednesday, Dec 17, 14 @ 10:40 am
Sometimes we get so cynical about state government that we want to condemn all that work there as incompetent political hacks. That just isn’t true. There are many good, hard working and competent state employees.
Comment by Peoria Guy Wednesday, Dec 17, 14 @ 10:52 am
Bruce’s experience as a pizza parlor manager should help him in determining which staff should stay or go, when he starts the new job.
Comment by Del Clinkton Wednesday, Dec 17, 14 @ 11:27 am
Usually don’t pay much attention to hot stove league hype.
But this year I am actually sucked in to the idea that the Sox might have one of the best pitching staffs top to bottom, and good hitting. They will contend.
Comment by walker Wednesday, Dec 17, 14 @ 12:06 pm
==== Peoria Guy===
Name a few that aren’t hacks.
Comment by Mokenavince Wednesday, Dec 17, 14 @ 12:06 pm
@Mokenavince
So basically what you are saying is that everybody in state government is a hack. Did I get that right? Dope
Comment by Demoralized Wednesday, Dec 17, 14 @ 12:42 pm
Geez, Rich ducks out to do a few talks and the kids start hitting each other. Relax guys. Go get a toy and take it to your favorite charity.
Comment by Toure's Latte Wednesday, Dec 17, 14 @ 12:51 pm
Moke - pretty sure Peoria Guy was referencing the entirety of the state workforce.
I can see Rocco Clapps staying on. Jonathan Monken would definitely make sense - as would Rodrigo Garcia. But other than that - who? I am not basing that on ability or on what we think should happen. I am looking at it from a clearly political and pragmatic standpoint.
Rich, you did a great job today. Awesome speech and very heartfelt.
Comment by Team Sleep Wednesday, Dec 17, 14 @ 1:07 pm
Moke. In just one sentence you’ve defined your personality
Comment by Anonymous Wednesday, Dec 17, 14 @ 1:19 pm
Rich, you did a very nice job today at the service.
Comment by Worth It Wednesday, Dec 17, 14 @ 1:33 pm
Great job Rich!
Comment by William j Kelly Wednesday, Dec 17, 14 @ 1:40 pm
Rich, You were great at the service!
Comment by Nikkyname Wednesday, Dec 17, 14 @ 1:41 pm
Rich,
Great job today. You brought the much needed intelligent wit and reverence to the occasion. Judy is probably giving that warm, loving smile to you right now.
Comment by Richard Afflis Wednesday, Dec 17, 14 @ 2:08 pm
Rich was good. But I think JBT would be laughing harder at Roe Cahn’s comments.
Comment by phocion Wednesday, Dec 17, 14 @ 2:26 pm
Mokenavince - Bite me!
Comment by Stones Wednesday, Dec 17, 14 @ 2:51 pm
@ Peoria guy
=Sometimes we get so cynical about state government that we want to condemn all that work there as incompetent political hacks. That just isn’t true. There are many good, hard working and competent state employees.=
I agree Peoria. I would agrue, though, that the higher up the org chart you go, the more political, and more incompetent, the employeees become…..
Comment by Arizona Bob Wednesday, Dec 17, 14 @ 2:53 pm
City Club address was once-again one for the archives — everyone be sure to check out the podcast and be there March 1st for the Polar Plunge to benefit Special Olympics
you are a treasure Rich — thanks for your dedication to your immensely important work — my law students wouldn’t learn the same without it!
to your challenge re JBT: I will try emulate her belief in her self and her abilities
merry+happy everyone — here’s to the Christmas w Rich Miller address in December 2015!
Comment by 21st State Wednesday, Dec 17, 14 @ 3:11 pm
Julie Hamos at HFS. Has done more for that agency than anyone since Edgar. The lobbyists for the special interest hospitals did everything they could to destroy her. She held to HER principles and the State of Illinois is better for it.
Comment by Anonymous Wednesday, Dec 17, 14 @ 3:19 pm
Also a Julie Hamos fan. She got serious pressure from all sides, while dealing with big funding and policy challenges, and she moved forward for the good of the state.
Comment by walker Wednesday, Dec 17, 14 @ 4:02 pm
You gave the best remarks for JBT’s Memorial. Funny and from the heart.
Comment by buckle up Wednesday, Dec 17, 14 @ 4:10 pm
it is difficult to deliver remarks at a memorial service, and even more difficult when one is in the midst of a bunch of well known public figures. you showed your feelings well, Rich.
Comment by Amalia Wednesday, Dec 17, 14 @ 5:15 pm
Couldn’t tune in today.
But reading Rick Pearson’s story just now, Big Jim and Bill Holland went yard, taking it beyond parties, beyond politics, beyond personalities, and putting it on all of us:
What are you doing for the folks right now and how are you going to leave it better than you found it for those that come after you?
Really, those are the only questions for all of us, always.
Splendid behavior. Appropriate.
Give it a think and act accordingly.
Comment by Wordslinger Wednesday, Dec 17, 14 @ 5:21 pm
=== Julie Hamos at HFS. Has done more for that agency than anyone since Edgar. The lobbyists for the special interest hospitals did everything they could to destroy her. She held to HER principles and the State of Illinois is better for it. ===
I like Julie too, but you’ve outlined some of the reasons I don’t believe she will be a holdover. I also seem to recall Rich relating stories about her feuding with black caucus. Not a good thing since Rauner will be looking to please black friends where he can.
I’m not impressed with Saddler when I’ve been to meetings she has attended.
Comment by Norseman Wednesday, Dec 17, 14 @ 5:30 pm
No chance Hamos survives. Keep a Democratic former legislator in the largest or second-largest agency? Not gonna happen.
If anything, she will be replaced by a Republican legislator. Nice pay bump.
Comment by sss Wednesday, Dec 17, 14 @ 5:40 pm
JIMMY CLAUSEN *clap clap clap clap clap*
Comment by DaBears Wednesday, Dec 17, 14 @ 6:38 pm
Heard on the radio today that Daniel Snyder wants to trade for Jay Cutler.
It’s a Festivus Miracle!
Can’t think of two people who deserve each other more. A match made in mediocrity.
Tried to think of a better Christmas wish……..
Peace on Earth?
How about Jay Cutler and Peace on Earth for Kirk Cousins?
Or just Kirk Cousins?
Maybe we can get Peace on Earth in the draft.
Let’s not get greedy and take any chances on unloading Cutler.
Comment by Wordslinger Wednesday, Dec 17, 14 @ 7:03 pm
Imagine that roster, Kirk cousins, jay cutler, and Rg3
Comment by A modest proposal Wednesday, Dec 17, 14 @ 7:09 pm
Nice sincere remarks Rich, interesting had to take place where the Mayor of Chicago is considered “Judas” the Governor elect of Ill. has been denigrated verbally and openly by this union 150, but I guess illusion and money do define Illinois politics.
Comment by railrat Wednesday, Dec 17, 14 @ 8:41 pm
Jay is like Jeff George. Million dollar arm, ten cent brain.
Never had the discipline or commitment to master his craft. I actually seek out Packer games for the pleasure of watching Aaron Rogers do his thing. How sick is that?
Just heard the former Golden Domer golden child gets the nod versus the Lions.Mr. Clausen, Meet Mr. Suh, lol.
Comment by Wordslinger Thursday, Dec 18, 14 @ 10:30 am