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* Gov. Bruce Rauner’s chief of staff Mike Z is an old pal of mine. Some folks don’t like his boss much, and maybe they don’t care for others in that crew [cough!*Goldberg*cough!], but pretty much everybody has a soft spot for Z. So we can’t pass up this chance now that he’s made Crain’s Chicago Business’ esteemed 40 under 40…

posted by Rich Miller
Wednesday, Nov 25, 15 @ 11:40 am

Comments

Does anyone in that administration own a tie?

Comment by Michelle Flaherty Wednesday, Nov 25, 15 @ 11:44 am
A young Rich Miller?

Comment by very old soil Wednesday, Nov 25, 15 @ 11:47 am
Looks like a nice guy; how did he hook up with Rauner (who isn’t)?

Comment by downstate commissioner Wednesday, Nov 25, 15 @ 11:47 am
Nice jacket. I guess the props department from My Blue Heaven was having a sale.

Comment by The Captain Wednesday, Nov 25, 15 @ 11:49 am
Sometimes true quality comes if you start at the back end of the alphabet.

Comment by A guy Wednesday, Nov 25, 15 @ 11:49 am
His beard has more clout than most lobbyists under the Dome.

He doesn’t wear a tie, because he is always winning.

He waits for you to try to spell his name to outflank out.

His work ethic includes a day off consisting of working only 15 hours that day.

His haircut is simple, so he has more time to defeat you.

He can make Goldberg write something pleasant without saying a word.

He’d tweet his own last name if Twitter added more characters in a single tweet.

He’s working so long, he forgot to there was a Crain’s and a “40 under 40″ list to be on

He is “Z”, a “40 under 40″… and deservedly so.

Congratulations.

OW

Comment by Oswego Willy Wednesday, Nov 25, 15 @ 11:51 am
This is my face when Rep Lang calls

And This is the face when Rep Sandack calls

Comment by Get a Job!! Wednesday, Nov 25, 15 @ 11:53 am
He could fly like an eagle except he is working for a turkey.

Comment by DuPage Wednesday, Nov 25, 15 @ 11:53 am
“Leave the tie, take the Cannoli”

Comment by Oswego Willy Wednesday, Nov 25, 15 @ 11:55 am
“…’Toughskins’… not just for kids… at Sears…”

Comment by Oswego Willy Wednesday, Nov 25, 15 @ 12:04 pm
“Well I guess the move I’m best known for is ‘blue steel’ and then there’s ‘ferarri’ and ‘la tigra’.” #Z-lander

Comment by Anonymous Wednesday, Nov 25, 15 @ 12:06 pm
I should be back in Springfield busy with my boss not presenting a balanced budget, but this is fun!

Comment by too obvious Wednesday, Nov 25, 15 @ 12:09 pm
Is this from a Just For Men photo shoot?

Comment by JFM Wednesday, Nov 25, 15 @ 12:09 pm
“Does anyone in that administration own a tie?” Ties clash with Carharts.

Comment by Skeptic Wednesday, Nov 25, 15 @ 12:14 pm
“You call THAT… a beard?” - Chris Kaergard.

Comment by Oswego Willy Wednesday, Nov 25, 15 @ 12:18 pm
Congrats!

That said, the opposing facial expressions do beg …… Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde! Ha!

Comment by cdog Wednesday, Nov 25, 15 @ 12:18 pm
The eyes of a self-inflicted budget crisis

Comment by Precinct Captain Wednesday, Nov 25, 15 @ 12:29 pm
Get a Job!! +1

Comment by Georg Sande Wednesday, Nov 25, 15 @ 12:32 pm
“You’re not gonna like the way he governs, I guarantee it”

Comment by Anonymous Wednesday, Nov 25, 15 @ 12:48 pm
Zolnierowicz is top notch!

Comment by DuPage Don Wednesday, Nov 25, 15 @ 12:52 pm
His beard is thick, yet his chest bare…he can will hair to grow with his mind…

His suits are made from the finest silk woven from worms he cultivated…

His work day makes him navigate Chatty Kathy’s, Harley riding billionaires and rich men’s climate change - Goldbergs - practice for the next Olympic downhill…

He’s the most interesting man in Springfield, and when he drinks, his left elbow resembles Lincoln’s nose - worn from those rubbing and waiting for greatness…

…”When I’m at the Capital, I’m always close to the Fax…Stay with Rich Miller my friends!”

Comment by Captain Illini Wednesday, Nov 25, 15 @ 12:55 pm
“Do you know if the hotel is pager friendly?”

Comment by Shark Sandwich Wednesday, Nov 25, 15 @ 1:03 pm
Classy man. R.G. Could learn from him

Comment by Wow Wednesday, Nov 25, 15 @ 1:03 pm
Isn’t that the dude from Home Improvement and Family Feud?

Comment by Gruntled University Employee Wednesday, Nov 25, 15 @ 1:04 pm
I had lunch with him and I was happy I did. He is a real nice guy that I would invite over for dinner if he were in town. As long as he didn’t bring his boss along!

Comment by Geneseo Gent Wednesday, Nov 25, 15 @ 1:05 pm
Trying to catch up to Kaergard.

Comment by SAP Wednesday, Nov 25, 15 @ 1:05 pm
“Sir, if you could, put the gold chains under your shirt or take them off… “

Comment by Oswego Willy Wednesday, Nov 25, 15 @ 1:06 pm
Goldberg go away now were was I

Comment by Anonymous Wednesday, Nov 25, 15 @ 1:07 pm
“Do you know how hard it is to find slacks to match this coat?”

Comment by Oswego Willy Wednesday, Nov 25, 15 @ 1:09 pm
Dr Carson’s conjoined twins operation

Comment by Anonymous Wednesday, Nov 25, 15 @ 1:09 pm
Not-so-Silent Bob.

Comment by IllinoisBoi Wednesday, Nov 25, 15 @ 1:11 pm
“Lance, if you tweet these pictures… “

Comment by Oswego Willy Wednesday, Nov 25, 15 @ 1:11 pm
All eyes on me when I walk in
No question that this boy’s a ten
Don’t hate me cause I’m beautiful
Don’t hate me cause I’m beautiful

Comment by lake county democrat Wednesday, Nov 25, 15 @ 1:14 pm
- IllinoisBoi -

I thought of Kevin Smith too…

“I guess we can shoot this from the waist up, no one needs to know he’s wearing shorts…”

Comment by Oswego Willy Wednesday, Nov 25, 15 @ 1:16 pm
The readers of Cap Fax needs to take up a collection to buy ties for the Rauner administration.

Comment by John A Logan Wednesday, Nov 25, 15 @ 1:21 pm
- Gruntled University Employee -
My thoughts exactly.
“I don’t think so, Tim”
https://youtu.be/3d5zhv2TDag

Comment by Stu Wednesday, Nov 25, 15 @ 1:21 pm
“Okay, turn your head on more of a slant…this is looking really good…k, hold still right there. Now, just imagine you’re weightless, in the middle of the ocean, surrounded by tiny little seahorses.”

Comment by Anonymous Wednesday, Nov 25, 15 @ 1:28 pm
“Don’t tell the governor, but you’re a much better model… and your lines… striking… “

Comment by Oswego Willy Wednesday, Nov 25, 15 @ 1:35 pm
I’m under forty just like my bosses poll numbers

Comment by Anonymous Wednesday, Nov 25, 15 @ 1:36 pm
Smoking jacket-$200,just for men-$30,working for a jackwagon-priceless.

Comment by pool boy Wednesday, Nov 25, 15 @ 1:40 pm
Zoolander three

Comment by Anonymous Wednesday, Nov 25, 15 @ 1:42 pm
“It’s not my age, it’s the miles I’ve logged… ” - Fake “Z”

Comment by Oswego Willy Wednesday, Nov 25, 15 @ 1:43 pm
===R.G. Could learn from him ===

LOL

Who do you think gives Richard those orders?

Comment by Rich Miller Wednesday, Nov 25, 15 @ 1:53 pm
==Mike Z is an old pal of mine==

I’m still trying to figure out if it’s a compliment or an insult to be featured in a caption contest on Capitol Fax.

Comment by Streator Curmudgeon Wednesday, Nov 25, 15 @ 1:58 pm
Mike Z. makes Business 40 under 40.

In other news, Moody’s warns Illinois it is moving closer to junk status.

Rauner congratulates Z for helpin’ run IL like business.

Comment by Austin Blvd Wednesday, Nov 25, 15 @ 1:58 pm
==I’m still trying to figure out if it’s a compliment or an insult==

I believe the correct answer to that query is “yes”

Comment by Anonymous Wednesday, Nov 25, 15 @ 2:14 pm
Mike Z and his conscious

Comment by Anonymous Wednesday, Nov 25, 15 @ 2:23 pm
Left: Beginning of dinner with Miller (who has written more bad stuff about his boss).

Right: End of dinner with Miller (notice the smile and tilting body).

Comment by Rich Miller Wednesday, Nov 25, 15 @ 2:44 pm
Left: Oh God, Miller’s here.
Right: Oh good, Oscar’s here.

Comment by A guy Wednesday, Nov 25, 15 @ 2:48 pm
Freshman year book picture,and drama class photo

Comment by Anonymous Wednesday, Nov 25, 15 @ 2:48 pm
I guess that 26 years ago my beard was only starting to show a few unruly grey hairs. Detected a few in this picture. Just wait though until you get as old as me! Congrats on the recognition, but now how can we get through to your boss.

Comment by illini Wednesday, Nov 25, 15 @ 3:06 pm
“Does anyone in that administration own a tie?”

Seriously…or button a jacket properly…or put a matching outfit together. Sheesh.

Comment by Politix Wednesday, Nov 25, 15 @ 3:18 pm
And I’m too sexy for your party
Too sexy for your party
No way I’m disco dancing

Comment by Way Way Down Here Wednesday, Nov 25, 15 @ 3:18 pm
Hmmmm. Is he really such a great guy if he takes a job working for Rauner?

Comment by Molasses Wednesday, Nov 25, 15 @ 3:30 pm
I part my hair to the right and lean to the right too

Comment by Anonymous Wednesday, Nov 25, 15 @ 3:32 pm
“Just promise me this won’t end up on Facebook.”

Comment by Anonymous Wednesday, Nov 25, 15 @ 4:03 pm