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Leaders to meet again today, but there may be bigger news

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* The four legislative leaders and the governor will meet today at 11 o’clock. It’s just the third time they will have met this calendar year, but the second time this month. Speaker Madigan’s spokesman confirmed that his boss will also attend.

Discussion topics?

…Adding… Legendary White Sox player Frank “The Big Hurt” Thomas will be at the Statehouse today around noon. Thomas supports the fantasy sports legalization bill.

So, that’s some good news outta Springfield for a change.

posted by Rich Miller
Wednesday, May 25, 16 @ 9:48 am

Comments

1. The Memorial Day BBQ menu??

   Comment by Flynn's mom Wednesday, May 25, 16 @ 9:49 am

2. How To Build or Rebuild Trust (in 14 Steps)

   Step 1. Stop lying

   http://www.paulcbrunson.com/2013/07/how-to-build-or-rebuild-trust-in-14-steps/

   Comment by Handle Bar Mustache Wednesday, May 25, 16 @ 9:50 am

3. Anything but pumpkin pie.

   Comment by Dome Gnome Wednesday, May 25, 16 @ 9:50 am

4. R: Don’t vote to override 580 and we’ll work something out on the budget. Trust me.
   MM&JC:…

   Comment by CharlieKratos Wednesday, May 25, 16 @ 9:50 am

5. The movie “Groundhog Day” and how it doesn’t apply to their current situation.

   Comment by AC Wednesday, May 25, 16 @ 9:52 am

6. Prospects for the Cubs …

   Comment by Anonymous Wednesday, May 25, 16 @ 9:56 am

7. Which TA items aren’t going to be passed this week …

   Comment by RNUG Wednesday, May 25, 16 @ 9:58 am

8. Will Frank Thomas be accompanied by a federal agent?

   Comment by They're There Their Wednesday, May 25, 16 @ 9:59 am

9. So let me guess.

   It’ll play out like this: Rauner’s nice during the meeting, genuinely concerned. “I’ll tell you what, let’s forego the AFSCME override, and I promise — I promise — I’ll work something out.”

   Madigan, Cullerton buy it.

   AFSCME override fails.

   Rauner switches back into full attack mode — and proceeds with forcing a strike — and forcing thousands of union workers off the payroll.

   Come on, Madigan. Come on, Cullerton. Override that bill. That’s the only thing that will prevent a catastrophic meltdown of Illinois government.

   Comment by Formerly Known as Frenchie M Wednesday, May 25, 16 @ 10:00 am

10. Turning EIU’s campus into a huge paintball park after the school closes.

    Comment by Tieyourshoeskyle Wednesday, May 25, 16 @ 10:01 am

11. “Big Hurt,” Frank Thomas’ nickname or the result of today’s leaders meeting?

    Comment by Boone's is Back Wednesday, May 25, 16 @ 10:09 am

12. Rich, we want a picture of you and the Legendary White Sox player Frank “The Big Hurt” Thomas at the statehouse today.

    Comment by Mama Wednesday, May 25, 16 @ 10:10 am

13. Except that these fantasy sports companies make a fortune from schmucks who play, and some of the contests are rigged.

    Comment by Anonymous Wednesday, May 25, 16 @ 10:43 am

14. I play fantasy sports.
    I didn’t used to think the contests were rigged.
    I am not so sure now.

    Comment by btowntruth Wednesday, May 25, 16 @ 11:10 am

15. I never thought I’d see Frank mentioned on this blog. This last year and a half has been do weird.

    Comment by ihpsdm Wednesday, May 25, 16 @ 11:56 am

16. What does the Big Skirt know about this?

    Comment by Michael Westen Wednesday, May 25, 16 @ 12:15 pm

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