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* From Cook County Commissioner John Fritchey’s Facebook page…

Granted it’s not the best picture of us but it was still a pleasure to have Illinois Comptroller Leslie Munger stop by my office to chat about various issues and how we can work together in our respective capacities.

The pic…

posted by Rich Miller
Monday, Apr 27, 15 @ 1:44 pm

Comments

“Rauner’s Turnaround Agenda means that we can’t afford a decent camera to take a picture that is in focus.”

Comment by AlabamaShake Monday, Apr 27, 15 @ 1:48 pm
“I’m Mini-Me! Come and get me! “

Comment by Rich Miller Monday, Apr 27, 15 @ 1:49 pm
“Could someone put a fricken bell on him or something?”

Comment by Rich Miller Monday, Apr 27, 15 @ 1:50 pm
“Next on ‘Chicago Morning!’ we’ll head to Lincoln Park Zoo and see those cute animals and talk what’s the best way to grill swordfish, and it’s casual Friday, how wacky do your co-workers take it? See you in a bit.”

Comment by Oswego Willy Monday, Apr 27, 15 @ 1:51 pm
Munger, “Guess dressing up for work is optional here?”

Comment by Oswego Willy Monday, Apr 27, 15 @ 1:52 pm
I’m telling you right now Leslie, get out of Springfield while you can that place cost me my hair.

Comment by Give Me A Break Monday, Apr 27, 15 @ 1:52 pm
Munger, “John, you make Bruce’s casual style look formal.”

Comment by Oswego Willy Monday, Apr 27, 15 @ 1:54 pm
Worst part is that I even dressed up today…

Comment by Hon. John Fritchey Monday, Apr 27, 15 @ 1:55 pm
“Now go get your shine box, Leslie! Seriously. My sheen is dulling.”

Comment by Rich Miller Monday, Apr 27, 15 @ 1:56 pm
The other part is that I’ve come to realize that a shaved head makes you look photoshopped into every picture you’re in. Would’ve been nice for Sandack to tell me that in advance.

Comment by Hon. John Fritchey Monday, Apr 27, 15 @ 1:57 pm
Fritchey, “Geez, gimme a minute to put on my flip flops”

Comment by Oswego Willy Monday, Apr 27, 15 @ 1:57 pm
Rich, you were nicer when we were younger. Actually, not really

Comment by Hon. John Fritchey Monday, Apr 27, 15 @ 1:57 pm
Who? Commissioner Fritchey?

Fritchey, “I like the unfocused ones, they’re artsy”

Comment by Oswego Willy Monday, Apr 27, 15 @ 1:59 pm
“Listen, I’ve decided I’m not even gonna try, I’m just gonna wear versions of this until I’m dead. That’s it.”

NSFW https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VdLf4fihP78

Comment by Rich Miller Monday, Apr 27, 15 @ 1:59 pm
You’re a good sport Commisioner Fritchey.

Fritchey, “Can we make this quick, I got Cubs tickets and I already put sun tan lotion on.”

Comment by Oswego Willy Monday, Apr 27, 15 @ 2:04 pm
“Leslie, they call me MR. Lavender Plaid!”

Comment by VanillaMan Monday, Apr 27, 15 @ 2:09 pm
“Leslie - OK, can I have my neck chain back, please?”

Comment by VanillaMan Monday, Apr 27, 15 @ 2:09 pm
Fritchey without his powdered wig.

Comment by VanillaMan Monday, Apr 27, 15 @ 2:11 pm
Fritchey, “I live by one motto; it’s 5 o’clock somewhere.”

Comment by Oswego Willy Monday, Apr 27, 15 @ 2:11 pm
I’m here to shake things up.

Comment by Anonymous Monday, Apr 27, 15 @ 2:12 pm
Unfocused Illinois political leaders.

Comment by VanillaMan Monday, Apr 27, 15 @ 2:12 pm
Fritchey, “Do me a solid, bro, take the picture this way, I don’t want the margarita blender in the background.”

Comment by Oswego Willy Monday, Apr 27, 15 @ 2:12 pm
That the last time I let Monet take our photo.

Comment by VanillaMan Monday, Apr 27, 15 @ 2:13 pm
Fritchey, “They clean the offices every night, why do you ask?”

Comment by Oswego Willy Monday, Apr 27, 15 @ 2:13 pm
Hey, lets edit the governor’s wikipedia entry again…

Comment by OneMan Monday, Apr 27, 15 @ 2:16 pm
Fritchey, “I could say my suits are at the cleaners, but who we fooling, right?”

Comment by Oswego Willy Monday, Apr 27, 15 @ 2:17 pm
The kids we all thrilled Comptroller Munger decided to take a picture with the cool social studies teacher.

Comment by OneMan Monday, Apr 27, 15 @ 2:18 pm
Shorter commute, no dress code, who wouldn’t want to be a county commissioner…

Comment by OneMan Monday, Apr 27, 15 @ 2:19 pm
- OneMan -, that’s solid!

Fritchey, “After the picture is done, I gotta bail, this is prime tan time on the roof.”

Comment by Oswego Willy Monday, Apr 27, 15 @ 2:20 pm
Glamour Shots make me look twenty years younger!

Comment by VanillaMan Monday, Apr 27, 15 @ 2:21 pm
Leslie: “Every time I see him, I’ve got to bite my tongue.”

Comment by walker Monday, Apr 27, 15 @ 2:21 pm
We want our fair share!

Comment by VanillaMan Monday, Apr 27, 15 @ 2:22 pm
Fritchey, “When I have to go to court, I wear this, but…with a plaid sport coat…”

Comment by Oswego Willy Monday, Apr 27, 15 @ 2:22 pm
Daddy Warbucks proud of Annie becoming Comptroller

Comment by VanillaMan Monday, Apr 27, 15 @ 2:23 pm
Fritchey, “I have 94 vacation days on the books. I mean, really, I need a vacation from this?”

Comment by Oswego Willy Monday, Apr 27, 15 @ 2:24 pm
Captain Picard meets Lieutenant Ripley

Comment by VanillaMan Monday, Apr 27, 15 @ 2:26 pm
When did the Comptroller get to meet Howie Mandel?

Comment by Let's make a deal Monday, Apr 27, 15 @ 2:27 pm
“So Leslie, what do I have to do to get you to buy this car today?”

Comment by VanillaMan Monday, Apr 27, 15 @ 2:27 pm
Fritchey had to bolt for his job driving for 1-800 Limo

Comment by OneMan Monday, Apr 27, 15 @ 2:28 pm
“So Leslie - which briefcase do you think contains the Fair Share cash in Deal or No Deal?”

Comment by VanillaMan Monday, Apr 27, 15 @ 2:29 pm
“You are in good luck Leslie, I’m also an Uber driver and my car is a 1967 hearse.”

Comment by VanillaMan Monday, Apr 27, 15 @ 2:30 pm
Fritchey, “Shorts? No, no shorts. Not until May, mid May…”

Comment by Oswego Willy Monday, Apr 27, 15 @ 2:30 pm
Didn’t realize Fritch was datin’ again

Comment by Anonin' Monday, Apr 27, 15 @ 2:32 pm
“I have pajamas that look just like that John!”

Comment by VanillaMan Monday, Apr 27, 15 @ 2:33 pm
Fritchey, “It’s like working at home, but the pizza guy doesn’t stop by…”

Comment by Oswego Willy Monday, Apr 27, 15 @ 2:34 pm
Fritchey, “The shirt is designed TO be wrinkled…”

Comment by Oswego Willy Monday, Apr 27, 15 @ 2:35 pm
Fritchey: “No, really, I’m looking at your pendant and I’m hypnotized…just can’t avert my eyes”

Comment by A guy Monday, Apr 27, 15 @ 2:36 pm
“I found this shirt out back of Schock’s old office”

Comment by D.P.Gumby Monday, Apr 27, 15 @ 2:36 pm
Fritchey, “People usually give a 3 business day warning before stopping by…”

Comment by Oswego Willy Monday, Apr 27, 15 @ 2:38 pm
“Leslie, if you don’t have a problem with legalized weed, uh - I found this in a friend’s car…”

Comment by VanillaMan Monday, Apr 27, 15 @ 2:41 pm
Fritchey, “We do work hard here. Just yesterday I ordered pens…”

Comment by Oswego Willy Monday, Apr 27, 15 @ 2:41 pm
Bruce Jenner, before and after.

Comment by VanillaMan Monday, Apr 27, 15 @ 2:43 pm
=== Hon. John Fritchey - Monday, Apr 27, 15 @ 1:57 pm:

Rich, you were nicer when we were younger. Actually, not really ====

It’s up to you to prove that he was ever either nice or young. lol.

Comment by A guy Monday, Apr 27, 15 @ 2:43 pm
Fritchey, “There’s a great snack counter downstairs… for when I get the munchies…”

Comment by Oswego Willy Monday, Apr 27, 15 @ 2:44 pm
The Turnaround Agenda will empower photographers to stabilize their hands by freeing them from the corrupt bargain of forced union dues.

Comment by Anonymous Monday, Apr 27, 15 @ 2:44 pm
Fritchey and Munger exchange crazy governor stories.

Comment by AC Monday, Apr 27, 15 @ 2:47 pm
Fritchey, “That couch? That couch ain’t for sitting, that couch is for napping.”

Comment by Oswego Willy Monday, Apr 27, 15 @ 2:48 pm
Fritchey admited he shaved his head, because he didn’t want anyone confusing him with the last person that had his job.

Comment by AC Monday, Apr 27, 15 @ 2:49 pm
Fritchey, “The Cook County Board offices? It’s like a college dorm, but without the R.A. or having homework.”

Comment by Oswego Willy Monday, Apr 27, 15 @ 2:50 pm
Euro trash gives estimate

Comment by Anonymous Monday, Apr 27, 15 @ 3:00 pm
Carl Spacker poses with Bushwood Country Club member.

Comment by Oswego Willy Monday, Apr 27, 15 @ 3:02 pm
“Leslie, you MUST get a home tanning bed - everything you wear goes better with a tan.”

Comment by Tanner Tannington Monday, Apr 27, 15 @ 3:06 pm
“Carl Spacker poses with Bushwood Country Club member.”

Priceless!

Comment by Upon Further Review Monday, Apr 27, 15 @ 3:10 pm
She said, “So the Governor appointed me to fill the vacancy created by the untimely passing of Comptroller Topinka.”

He said, “Heck, that’s nothing. My committeeman had a parley with me to be slated for State Representative in return for a endorsement of Blagojevich for Congress. That’s real horse trading.”

Comment by Upon Further Review Monday, Apr 27, 15 @ 3:13 pm
Are you sure that county resolution said we had to unbutton TWO buttons, John?

Comment by vibes Monday, Apr 27, 15 @ 3:20 pm
“Like the end of session and this picture are both a little blurry.”

Comment by Team Sleep Monday, Apr 27, 15 @ 3:20 pm
“I heard you’re in charge of checks. How do you like these checks?”

Comment by Hon. John Fritchey Monday, Apr 27, 15 @ 3:28 pm
Fritchey, “Yeah, we have cable and Internet, so I keep fairly busy…”

Comment by Oswego Willy Monday, Apr 27, 15 @ 3:29 pm
“At least I’m not an Empty Suit”

Comment by Empty Suit Monday, Apr 27, 15 @ 3:31 pm
Fritchey, “I went too far a few months back, hung a disco ball, but…I got to keep the lava lamps and the Xbox…”

Comment by Oswego Willy Monday, Apr 27, 15 @ 3:32 pm
Leslie you should refer to yourself as the Honorable Leslie Munger , you must learn to demand respect never mind trying to earn it that takes time and effort .

Comment by 19 Warder Monday, Apr 27, 15 @ 3:33 pm
Fritchey, “I draw the line on t-shirts…on Tusedays”

Comment by Oswego Willy Monday, Apr 27, 15 @ 3:34 pm
Fritchey, “After this? Think I’ll cross over and head down to City Council for a bit a heckle them…”

Comment by Oswego Willy Monday, Apr 27, 15 @ 3:40 pm
Fritchey, “Welp, … no one told me I can’t wear it I guess…”

Comment by Oswego Willy Monday, Apr 27, 15 @ 3:45 pm
“Wait til I tell me kids: I met Pitbull!”

Comment by Elo Kiddies Monday, Apr 27, 15 @ 3:47 pm
Leslie Munger and Oscar Madison

Comment by Oswego Willy Monday, Apr 27, 15 @ 3:52 pm
By the way, I liked all of you better when you were busting somebody else’s stones.

Comment by Hon. John Fritchey Monday, Apr 27, 15 @ 3:53 pm
Commissioner Fritchey, you’re a good sport, and you get it. All in fun.

OW

Fritchey, “…no, cargo shorts are only for casual Friday only…”

Comment by Oswego Willy Monday, Apr 27, 15 @ 3:57 pm
@ Hon. John Fritchey

You look like the love child of Gilbert Gottfried and Paul Simon. And I’m so sorry this is how you had to find out….

Comment by Ducky LaMoore Monday, Apr 27, 15 @ 3:58 pm
Who needs a smartphone, my jitterbug is just fine.

Comment by The Colossus of Roads Monday, Apr 27, 15 @ 3:58 pm
Fritchey, “Usually about this time I prank call John Daley about something going on in the 11th Ward, if you guys want to stay and watch…”

Comment by Oswego Willy Monday, Apr 27, 15 @ 4:07 pm
Fritchey, “Tom Dart has a shirt just like this, so it’s a gamble wearing it some days…”

Comment by Oswego Willy Monday, Apr 27, 15 @ 4:09 pm
Some people claim that there’s a woman to blame, but I know, it’s nobody’s fault.

Comment by 47th Ward Monday, Apr 27, 15 @ 4:15 pm
If you want a friend, get a dog.

If you want to get re-elected, post your dog’s picks on Twitter.

Comment by Yellow Dog Democrat Monday, Apr 27, 15 @ 4:15 pm
Fritchey, “…just counting the days until the Dead come to town…”

Comment by Oswego Willy Monday, Apr 27, 15 @ 4:17 pm
In Fritchey’s defense, Munger started it. #BestTannedPol

Comment by Yellow Dog Democrat Monday, Apr 27, 15 @ 4:19 pm
Fritchey, “You guys just missed Lou Lang, but he left brownies…”

Comment by Oswego Willy Monday, Apr 27, 15 @ 4:27 pm
Makin nice.

Comment by zatoichi Monday, Apr 27, 15 @ 4:28 pm
Fritchey, “Lotta the time, it just feels like I’m living in the movie ‘The Hangover’, know what I mean?”

Comment by Oswego Willy Monday, Apr 27, 15 @ 4:32 pm
Fritchey, “Yeah, bean bags, not guest chairs. Very Zen.”

Comment by Oswego Willy Monday, Apr 27, 15 @ 4:54 pm
Fritchey: “How’d you know my hero was Howdy Doody?”

Comment by Streator Curmudgeon Monday, Apr 27, 15 @ 4:55 pm
“If 8 more of you $@@#%ers comment, do I get a Century Club trophy?”

Comment by Arthur Andersen Monday, Apr 27, 15 @ 5:11 pm
Lex Luther and cat woman reminisce and plot

Comment by Ha Monday, Apr 27, 15 @ 5:13 pm
NU purple, old politics

Comment by Amalia Monday, Apr 27, 15 @ 5:22 pm
Fritchey, “You caught me on a good day, I think a constituent might come in… any minute… just walk in… Ok, let’s take the picture…”

Comment by Oswego Willy Monday, Apr 27, 15 @ 6:22 pm
Munger wore her Wu-Tang medallion.

Comment by Anon Monday, Apr 27, 15 @ 6:27 pm
Fritchey, “Here’s what I’ll do. I’ll throw this picture up on my Facebook page and see if I get any feedback…”

Comment by Oswego Willy Monday, Apr 27, 15 @ 6:37 pm
Fritchey, “Some days I dress as a tourist and people watch at the Bean. It passes the time.”

Comment by Oswego Willy Monday, Apr 27, 15 @ 6:55 pm
While taking a ten minute break from his food truck “Fritchey’s Fritters”, John takes a picture in his County office…

Comment by Oswego Willy Monday, Apr 27, 15 @ 6:58 pm
I still love the guy… but don’t get a toothache

Comment by David E Miller Monday, Apr 27, 15 @ 7:18 pm
Fritchey, “It’s not even May, and I have a full summer glow…or it could be the lighting, you never know…”

Again, all the best Commisioner Fritchey, you are a good sport, as always.

You have a hat to match that shirt? A good hat and sunglasses would really add to it I think…

OW

Comment by Oswego Willy Monday, Apr 27, 15 @ 7:18 pm
Fritchey: “It’s definitely true you can make a zoom lens for your digital camera out of a toilet paper tube and a shot glass. Here, I’ll show you.”

Comment by Streator Curmudgeon Monday, Apr 27, 15 @ 7:32 pm
OW, if I can’t laugh at myself…well I guess in this case, others will do it for me

Comment by Hon. John Fritchey Monday, Apr 27, 15 @ 8:44 pm
Much respect, Commissioner…

Comment by Oswego Willy Monday, Apr 27, 15 @ 8:52 pm
Fritchey? WTH I thought it was Pitbull…fireball

Comment by Southsider Monday, Apr 27, 15 @ 10:04 pm
The only reason I do it is because I love you both as though you are both my sisters.

Comment by VanillaMan Tuesday, Apr 28, 15 @ 8:11 am