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* From James Hawker

posted by Rich Miller
Wednesday, Oct 21, 15 @ 8:24 am

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  1. A sign of the times!

    Comment by Flynn's mom Wednesday, Oct 21, 15 @ 8:27 am

  2. It’s not like water is a natural element, needed to sustain life or anything…

    Comment by Oswego Willy Wednesday, Oct 21, 15 @ 8:27 am

  3. Boy that is the truth! We should put a sign on the capitol door that says, “You’re fired for not doing your job.”

    Comment by Mama Wednesday, Oct 21, 15 @ 8:33 am

  4. Gives a whole new meaning to arsonist-like policies. /s

    Comment by cdog Wednesday, Oct 21, 15 @ 8:35 am

  5. Get a real big sign like that and hang it right over the flag pole at the top of the dome

    Comment by Skeptic Wednesday, Oct 21, 15 @ 8:35 am

  6. HBO - “Dad’s Home State” - Season 1, Episode 81

    Bruce, in mid shower, realizes the water is being turned off at the Mansion. Diana moves herself and the dogs to the Mansion View Inn. Goldberg writes a letter to the City of Springfield, Lance tweets about the advantages of bottled water over tap water. Comedy, 54 minutes.

    Comment by Oswego Willy Wednesday, Oct 21, 15 @ 8:39 am

  7. Who took the signs off the House and Senate chamber doors?

    Comment by SAP Wednesday, Oct 21, 15 @ 8:42 am

  8. Madigan and the hydrants he controls…

    Comment by Jocko Wednesday, Oct 21, 15 @ 8:43 am

  9. “The lights are off, but nobody’s home”

    Comment by John A Logan Wednesday, Oct 21, 15 @ 8:44 am

  10. Welcome to Potterville

    Comment by John on the spot Wednesday, Oct 21, 15 @ 8:49 am

  11. Governor Nero fiddles while Springfield burns.

    Comment by 13thone Wednesday, Oct 21, 15 @ 8:56 am

  12. Yesterday while driving to Springfield I saw a IDOC prisoner transport bus broken down on the side of the road. How about a Question Of The Day of signs of the coming Apocalypse?

    Comment by Past the Rule of 85 Wednesday, Oct 21, 15 @ 10:06 am

  13. The only thing that could be added to this picture is if a dog went by and peed on it too.

    Comment by East Central Illinois Wednesday, Oct 21, 15 @ 10:08 am

  14. == HBO - “Dad’s Home State” - Season 1, Episode 81==

    I always look forward to a new episode, and this one is award winning stuff. Perfect, Oswego Willy!

    Comment by Cheswick Wednesday, Oct 21, 15 @ 10:12 am

  15. Do you do this to other commenters …or do you fear my comments as better than yours?

    Enjoy your $ from you know who.

    Comment by otto - not a sellout Wednesday, Oct 21, 15 @ 10:14 am

  16. News of the Weird: Two Springfield, IL fire hydrants assert themselves and tell all male dogs to go elsewhere.

    Comment by Anonymousse Wednesday, Oct 21, 15 @ 10:21 am

  17. Willy, that was one of your best.

    Comment by Soccermom Wednesday, Oct 21, 15 @ 10:22 am

  18. Jocko, I spat out my coffee.

    You’re the real MVP.

    Comment by comp'ny time Wednesday, Oct 21, 15 @ 10:29 am

  19. OW, very funny.Dad’s Home State is my favorite show.

    Comment by Flynn's Mom Wednesday, Oct 21, 15 @ 11:19 am

  20. Part of the scorched earth strategy.

    Comment by jls Wednesday, Oct 21, 15 @ 11:58 am

  21. Thanks, to all, for the kind words. I appreciate it very much.

    I’m sure HBO will continue to let the show run, so new episodes should be rolling out as edited.

    BTW, great seeing you lurking “Soccermom”…

    Comment by Oswego Willy Wednesday, Oct 21, 15 @ 11:58 am

  22. How you going to spray the protesters now Goldberg?

    Comment by Anonymous Wednesday, Oct 21, 15 @ 1:02 pm

  23. That is a nice photo almost vintage. It must become the new classic of life in Springfield. And let’s hope there’s no fire under the capitol dome.

    Comment by Levois Wednesday, Oct 21, 15 @ 1:17 pm

  24. Doesn’t look like a Chicago Hydrant

    Comment by Jack Retired Water Wednesday, Oct 21, 15 @ 2:16 pm

  25. @OW,

    I can’t wait for “Dads Home State” 2 hour holiday special. Although by Thanksgiving, it might be a tragedy vs a comedy.

    Comment by How Ironic Wednesday, Oct 21, 15 @ 2:43 pm

  26. - How Ironic -

    You won’t believe the guest stars…

    Again, I said too much.

    Comment by Oswego Willy Wednesday, Oct 21, 15 @ 3:41 pm

  27. Those aren’t hydrants. Those are referred to as FDCs (Fire Department Connections). Firefighters hook hoses from the pumper to them to pump water into sprinkler or standpipe systems. What system those are or were connected to, I don’t know. It’s possible that they were replaced with newer FDCs or the pipes underground were damaged, removed, etc. Just thought I’d provide some context.

    Comment by Retired FF Wednesday, Oct 21, 15 @ 3:47 pm

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