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* Check out the guy with the big white boutonnière…

Rep. John Anthony (R-Joliet) sent that pic to me over the weekend. He said a neighbor gave it to him and she estimates the photo of Rep. Michael J. Madigan and others was taken in 1974 or 1975.

* The Question: Caption?

posted by Rich Miller
Monday, May 9, 16 @ 12:02 pm

Comments

Nit: Isn’t John Anthony from Morris?

Comment by Grundy County Represent! Monday, May 9, 16 @ 12:06 pm
Speaker Madigan and the lucky gene pool he controls…

Comment by Oswego Willy Monday, May 9, 16 @ 12:06 pm
=== Isn’t John Anthony from Morris? ===

His candidate filing statement lists Joliet.

Comment by Rich Miller Monday, May 9, 16 @ 12:07 pm
“We need to get back to 2016 before all these people in this picture vanish. Where’s the ‘Enchantment Under the Sea’ Dance?”

Comment by Oswego Willy Monday, May 9, 16 @ 12:09 pm
Is that Zeke and Frank Savickas?

Comment by wordslinger Monday, May 9, 16 @ 12:11 pm
Isn’t that the late, great Sen. Frank Savickas on the far right?

Comment by Captain K Monday, May 9, 16 @ 12:13 pm
Pictured: Mike Madigan shortly before discovering the Fountain of Youth hidden below the Speaker’s office.

Comment by NIU Grad Monday, May 9, 16 @ 12:15 pm
The Curious Case of Michael J. Madigan

Comment by Oswego Willy Monday, May 9, 16 @ 12:16 pm
Portrait of The Speaker

Comment by Name Withheld Monday, May 9, 16 @ 12:18 pm
Thats Savickas on the right.

Do not know the man on left or the lady.

Comment by MOON Monday, May 9, 16 @ 12:19 pm
“As far back as I can remember, I always wanted to be a gangst….Speaker.”

Comment by Anonymous Monday, May 9, 16 @ 12:20 pm
Left looks like Judge Hartigan

Comment by Boone's is Back Monday, May 9, 16 @ 12:20 pm
isn’t the lady Shirley M?

Comment by Abe the Babe Monday, May 9, 16 @ 12:20 pm
“This was the day Mike was going to be made… ” …

Different result than “Tommy DiVito”

Comment by Oswego Willy Monday, May 9, 16 @ 12:21 pm
The other two are Al and Edith Russell.

Comment by Rich Miller Monday, May 9, 16 @ 12:22 pm
But until that day, consider this justice a gift on [insert above event].

Comment by Ghost Monday, May 9, 16 @ 12:24 pm
“For better or worse, includes being wed to one of the most disliked politicians in Illinois, Shirley.”

Comment by Anon E. Mouse Monday, May 9, 16 @ 12:24 pm
Woman: “Mike, if you squirt me with that phony flower one more time, I’m going to punch your lights out.”

Comment by Streator Curmudgeon Monday, May 9, 16 @ 12:24 pm
“We’re not going to take the picture without Michael… ”

Coppola borrowed that line… from this moment.

Comment by Oswego Willy Monday, May 9, 16 @ 12:25 pm
Old Warsaw is available for all your wedding reception needs!

Comment by Anon E. Mouse Monday, May 9, 16 @ 12:25 pm
Man on left: “I always carry a copy of the Illinois State Constitution with me in case Mike needs to check a detail.”

Comment by Streator Curmudgeon Monday, May 9, 16 @ 12:25 pm
Guy on right: “Hey, Mike. Who’d you borrow that suit from, Eliot Ness?”

Madigan: “Yeah, and who wears a white tie besides Frank Nitti?”

Comment by Streator Curmudgeon Monday, May 9, 16 @ 12:27 pm
“l got to tell you, congratulations! lt’s okay if l get a picture of you all?”

“Yeah. But not for publication. Just for us!”

Comment by Oswego Willy Monday, May 9, 16 @ 12:28 pm
Mike Madigan perfects his heartwarming smile.

Comment by Streator Curmudgeon Monday, May 9, 16 @ 12:29 pm
Mike: What kind of music do you usually have here?
Shirley: Oh, we got both kinds. Country AND Western!

Comment by Lucky than Good Monday, May 9, 16 @ 12:32 pm
Smile Michael!

Comment by Anon E. Mouse Monday, May 9, 16 @ 12:33 pm
Is that the wedding day??

Comment by Grandpa John Monday, May 9, 16 @ 12:42 pm
Gandpa

It is not Mike’s wedding day

Comment by MOON Monday, May 9, 16 @ 12:46 pm
Definitely Savickas on the far right.

Comment by Anonymous Monday, May 9, 16 @ 12:47 pm
“If the priest had spent less time on those non-wedding topics, we could’ve had a married couple in half the time.”

Comment by Lucien Monday, May 9, 16 @ 12:53 pm
Madigan: “Quick! Take the photo. I see Franklin McCormick. I want to get his autograph.”

Comment by Streator Curmudgeon Monday, May 9, 16 @ 1:08 pm
Man on the right: “I tell ya, Mike, with your sidesplitting personality, some day you could be Speaker of the House.”

Comment by Streator Curmudgeon Monday, May 9, 16 @ 1:09 pm
Rep. Madigan hides a bag of apples behind him, purchased on a honeymoon trip to Tanner’s Orchard.

Comment by Streator Curmudgeon Monday, May 9, 16 @ 1:11 pm
Clean shirt, new shoes
And I don’t know where I am goin’ to
Silk suit, black tie,
I don’t need a reason why
They come runnin’ just as fast as they can
‘Cause every girl crazy ’bout a sharp dressed man

Comment by Gator Monday, May 9, 16 @ 1:14 pm
This is before the journey to the dark side.

Comment by Wensicia Monday, May 9, 16 @ 1:19 pm
“Frank, you would look much better with a sun tan.”

Comment by Stones Monday, May 9, 16 @ 1:29 pm
“And I wonder what life will be like in 40 years?
Some Magoo draining millions with somethin’ called Capitol Fax and a skinny, g dropper pumps $5 million in the Illinois Republican Party,”

Comment by Annonin' Monday, May 9, 16 @ 1:37 pm
I had a really snarky comment, but I will refrain because it really is kind of nice to see a little history. I am reminded of pictures of my parents before they were parents.

Comment by Delimma Monday, May 9, 16 @ 1:38 pm
“Hey, Mike. That tall, skinny kid over there wants to know if you recommend a career in politics.”

Madigan: “Nah. Tell him if he wants to make some real dough, he should become a venture capitalist.”

Comment by Streator Curmudgeon Monday, May 9, 16 @ 1:45 pm
In keeping with the era, Mike was known as “The Velour Hammer”

Comment by Jocko Monday, May 9, 16 @ 1:47 pm
Mr. Madigan! Can I take your picture for the School Newspaper?

Okay Richie…..
Man, every time I turn around there’s that Miller kid.

Comment by PlayK8 Monday, May 9, 16 @ 1:47 pm
Rep. Madigan introduces his pals to one of his favorite gourmet bistros at the Wisconsin Dells.

Comment by Streator Curmudgeon Monday, May 9, 16 @ 1:47 pm
Man on left: “Mike, tell Kirk Douglas to get outta our photo.”

Madigan: “YOU tell him.”

Comment by Streator Curmudgeon Monday, May 9, 16 @ 1:49 pm
“Have all snapped pictures who wish? Have all snapped pictures who wish?…Clerk bring the bill.”

Comment by Left of Central IL Monday, May 9, 16 @ 1:52 pm
Rep. Madigan celebrating 20 years in office.

Comment by Anonymous Monday, May 9, 16 @ 2:02 pm
Are there going to be apples?

Comment by lake county democrat Monday, May 9, 16 @ 2:06 pm
“I laid low the warriors of old, and their like is not in the world today. Then I was but young and tender. Now I am old and strong, strong, strong.” — Smaug, J.R.R Tolkien’s The Hobbit

– MrJM

Comment by @MisterJayEm Monday, May 9, 16 @ 2:18 pm
“I plan to work cooperatively and professionally with Father Time”.

Comment by out of touch Monday, May 9, 16 @ 2:22 pm
Gee… They had color film back then?

Comment by Behind the Scenes Monday, May 9, 16 @ 2:32 pm
There’s an attic somewhere with an oil portrait hidden away where he still looks like that.

Comment by The Man on 6 Monday, May 9, 16 @ 2:36 pm
Steve Austin, the Six Million Dollar Man, just before he takes on the dangerous undercover assignment of Illinois politics as mild mannered Mike Madigan.

Episode 50,010. Steve takes on a dangerous millionaire typhoon. Fortunately he is equipped to take on that much wind.

Comment by A Jack Monday, May 9, 16 @ 2:44 pm
“Sure, yes I would be happy to pose for a photo. There will never be a place where this could be shared publicly and accessible via pocket computers. That technology will never exist, especially if I ignore it.”

Comment by siriusly Monday, May 9, 16 @ 3:05 pm
I believe that it is former Representative James Keane on the left. It is Frank Savickas on the right. Is this photo is tied to some event in the Lithuanian community?

Comment by PCreticos Monday, May 9, 16 @ 4:03 pm
This is Madigan before the face lift (s).

Comment by Anonymous Monday, May 9, 16 @ 4:04 pm
Here is an old Polaroid of the Starlite Polkas right before they hit the stage at Stan and Veronica Checha’s wedding down at the VFW in Cicero. The fellow with the flowers plays a mean accordian. Sings in very nicely in Polish too. It was a hot night. The beer and kielbasa flowed that night.

Comment by Anonymous Monday, May 9, 16 @ 4:15 pm
Photo taken just before Mr. Madigan located and snared the magical unicorn.

Comment by Jake From Elwood Monday, May 9, 16 @ 4:19 pm
I think that’s former state rep Jim Keane at left and Frank Savickas on right.

Comment by Jim Nowlan Monday, May 9, 16 @ 4:50 pm
Someone is going to pay for sending The Fax that picture. Wanna bet he still has that suit? Is it me or does he look a little stiff?

Comment by Ginhouse Tommy Monday, May 9, 16 @ 5:22 pm
You guys hear about these new leisure suits?

Comment by Rabid Monday, May 9, 16 @ 6:36 pm
The same smile that makes us fall in love with you all these years later.

Comment by Mmmmmmike Monday, May 9, 16 @ 7:26 pm
Excuse me I got to go hear this Rauner kid play the French horn

Comment by Rabid Monday, May 9, 16 @ 7:28 pm