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* As we’ve already discussed, Senate President John Cullerton’s chief of staff Dave Gross and press secretary Rikeesha Phelon are leaving for the private sector.

I asked them to send us a selfie…

Heh.

posted by Rich Miller
Friday, Jan 15, 16 @ 12:01 pm

Comments

Is that the # of new subscriptions they are plannin’ to buy with personal funds?

Comment by Annonin' Friday, Jan 15, 16 @ 12:02 pm
“Deuces! Peace out!”

Comment by Oswego Willy Friday, Jan 15, 16 @ 12:03 pm
Classy, professional, experienced and easy to get along with… You will be missed.

Luckily they aren’t going far.

Comment by Doode Friday, Jan 15, 16 @ 12:04 pm
Annonin’, yes, and they’re obviously not happy about it. lol

Comment by Rich Miller Friday, Jan 15, 16 @ 12:05 pm
Nice. Best of luck to both of you.

Comment by Honeybear Friday, Jan 15, 16 @ 12:06 pm
“Guys… hey… Hey!… the Skype camera is on…”

Comment by Oswego Willy Friday, Jan 15, 16 @ 12:08 pm
“Although their album cover was very appealing, their brand of music wasn’t what the world was ready for in 1973… “

Comment by Oswego Willy Friday, Jan 15, 16 @ 12:09 pm
So long, suckers! #Dueces

Comment by Formerly Known As... Friday, Jan 15, 16 @ 12:10 pm
Gross. Deuces.

The good kind.

Comment by LizPhairTax Friday, Jan 15, 16 @ 12:11 pm
Two people who knew when to jump ship. And hoping their lifeboats don’t have leaks.

Comment by My New Handle Friday, Jan 15, 16 @ 12:11 pm
After years of public service, Dave and Rikeesha finally cracked. There is only so much abuse anyone can take.

Comment by Formerly Known As... Friday, Jan 15, 16 @ 12:12 pm
Dave and Rikeesha act out the Raudigan negotiations.

Comment by Formerly Known As... Friday, Jan 15, 16 @ 12:14 pm
Two great people who I hope and know will do well, but not Dave’s best picture.

Comment by LawDawg Friday, Jan 15, 16 @ 12:15 pm
Saying turnaround left a bad taste in my mouth, me too

Comment by Rabid Friday, Jan 15, 16 @ 12:15 pm
You can’t see it, but we are crying on the inside.

Comment by Formerly Known As... Friday, Jan 15, 16 @ 12:15 pm
Stalemate is boring. We’re outta here.

Comment by Junior Friday, Jan 15, 16 @ 12:17 pm
Meh.

They look nothing like their “Senate Democratic Staff Trading Cards”

Comment by Oswego Willy Friday, Jan 15, 16 @ 12:22 pm
“The winners were photographed moments before learning that the Illinois Lottery had once again suspended payouts.”

– MrJM

Comment by @MisterJayEm Friday, Jan 15, 16 @ 12:27 pm
300K of professionalism leaving the building!

Comment by Wowwy Friday, Jan 15, 16 @ 12:28 pm
Show me the face you make when Rich Miller is on the caller ID

Comment by siriusly Friday, Jan 15, 16 @ 12:30 pm
“Take this job an shove it,
I aint’ workin’ here no more…”

Best of luck!!

Comment by WhoKnew Friday, Jan 15, 16 @ 12:35 pm
In the spirit of the selfie, we are giving ourselves a “Peace Sign”. Hell, we deserve it!

Comment by A guy Friday, Jan 15, 16 @ 12:37 pm
“Two people who knew when to jump ship. And hoping their lifeboats don’t have leaks.”

Might be time to get a new handle, guy.

Comment by Losing My Edge Friday, Jan 15, 16 @ 12:38 pm
“… as for their morning radio show… “

Comment by Oswego Willy Friday, Jan 15, 16 @ 12:40 pm
See we’re not speaking with forked tongues

Comment by Rabid Friday, Jan 15, 16 @ 12:40 pm
“Lemme see your ‘consultant’ face…. Horrible! Now… show me your ‘real’ consultant face… “

Comment by Oswego Willy Friday, Jan 15, 16 @ 12:41 pm
That’s the face of two people less worried about how they will get to work during an AFSCME strike.

Good luck to you both.

Comment by Dirty Red Friday, Jan 15, 16 @ 12:46 pm
Simplist. Exit interview. Ever.

Comment by Oswego Willy Friday, Jan 15, 16 @ 12:51 pm
Perfect. Picture.

Comment by Left Leaner Friday, Jan 15, 16 @ 1:16 pm
Gross: “The Aristocrats!”
Rikeesha: “Peace Out”

[mic drop]

Comment by unclesam Friday, Jan 15, 16 @ 1:17 pm
Where, oh where are you tonight?
Why did you leave me here all alone?
I searched the world over and thought I found true love;
you met 2 others and PHHBBBTT! you were gone.

Comment by Hawkeye Friday, Jan 15, 16 @ 1:23 pm
Does the work of two licks stamps and envelopes at the same time

Comment by Rabid Friday, Jan 15, 16 @ 1:23 pm
I found him like this stuck to a flag pole,your the second doctor I’ve seen

Comment by Rabid Friday, Jan 15, 16 @ 1:27 pm
Two good eggs. They’ll be missed.

Comment by Corporate Thug Friday, Jan 15, 16 @ 1:49 pm
Ah! I see they ate the brownies sent over from Rep. Lang…

Comment by Oswego Willy Friday, Jan 15, 16 @ 1:55 pm
Rikeesha Phelon seen here describing how many times Senator Cullerton begged her to reconsider leaving his office

Comment by DuPage Don Friday, Jan 15, 16 @ 2:43 pm
“up your nose with a rubber hose” and how old is that sweater? Isn’t it from the 1980’s

Comment by Ginhouse Tommy Friday, Jan 15, 16 @ 3:26 pm
“Bye, Felicia.”

In all seriousness, I have had the pleasure over my last several years in state government to work with and learn from Rikeesha. I will never be able to repay her for the countless pep talks she has given and words of wisdom she has imparted. A pro through and through, the state will miss her, and I am thankful for her friendship.

Comment by AT Friday, Jan 15, 16 @ 3:57 pm