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A short Thanksgiving week at City Hall and the Capitol. Which means things could be slow, but also beware the long holiday weekend news dumps.

* The Question: Your predictions for pre-Thanksgiving Illinois-centric news dumps? Snark is not discouraged.

posted by Rich Miller
Monday, Nov 21, 16 @ 2:23 pm

Comments

Speaker Madigan releases his tax returns…

Comment by Oswego Willy Monday, Nov 21, 16 @ 2:25 pm
Illini head football coach Lovie Smith is thankful for the end of the 2016 Big Ten season.

Comment by Anonymous Monday, Nov 21, 16 @ 2:27 pm
Gov. Rauner announces a state university “realignment” plan…

Comment by Oswego Willy Monday, Nov 21, 16 @ 2:27 pm
Scott Drury announces he will caucus with House GOP

Comment by Oswego Willy Monday, Nov 21, 16 @ 2:28 pm
Rauner resigns and Slip N Sue reopens negotiations with AFSCME.

Comment by RNUG Monday, Nov 21, 16 @ 2:29 pm
Changes to AFSCME’s health insurance…

Comment by Team Sleep Monday, Nov 21, 16 @ 2:32 pm
Rahm and Rauner take a fishing trip and get lost at sea

Comment by anon Monday, Nov 21, 16 @ 2:32 pm
LaQuan McDonald video was released Tuesday before Thanksgiving 2015. I was surprised they didn’t drop it on the Wednesday

Comment by Grand Avenue Monday, Nov 21, 16 @ 2:32 pm
Trump appoints Mark Kirk ambassador to Thailand.

Comment by Grand Avenue Monday, Nov 21, 16 @ 2:34 pm
Does it count if it’s real? The ARDC just sent around their November Orders, which says Sam Cahnman was suspended for 90 days for a conflict of interest.

Comment by Anonymous Monday, Nov 21, 16 @ 2:38 pm
Entire Chicago Bears roster suspended for PED usage.

Comment by Stones Monday, Nov 21, 16 @ 2:43 pm
Jeez, Sam……

Bears extend the contract of Fox

Comment by Amalia Monday, Nov 21, 16 @ 2:44 pm
Lame duck General Assembly member sues Munger over withheld salary.

Comment by TT Monday, Nov 21, 16 @ 2:46 pm
Ken Dunkin to named Lt. Governor in February, Slip and Sue resigns to take lobbyist role for Illinois liability Underwriters

Comment by Oswego Willy Monday, Nov 21, 16 @ 2:47 pm
Rauner announces he wrote in Trump for POTUS.

Comment by Highland IL Monday, Nov 21, 16 @ 2:47 pm
TT wins. No snark. I think that’ll happen.

Comment by Rich Miller Monday, Nov 21, 16 @ 2:48 pm
TT - great guess. I bet that Mike Smiddy files the suit.

Comment by Team Sleep Monday, Nov 21, 16 @ 2:49 pm
Durkie and House GOPies change locks on caucus room doors to keep Drury out

Comment by Annonin' Monday, Nov 21, 16 @ 2:53 pm
I think it just happened. The Mayor released his report on police reform efforts.

Comment by Curious Monday, Nov 21, 16 @ 2:54 pm
Dunkin’ assigns his COS to lobby for state agency

Comment by Annonin' Monday, Nov 21, 16 @ 2:55 pm
Frank Mautino files an appeal to IL S.Ct. in the election board proceedings against him.

Comment by hisgirlfriday Monday, Nov 21, 16 @ 3:02 pm
Cubs announce new north side ball park location - Kenosha. Cite stable state economic climate, reduced workers comp costs. “Illinois hasn’t had a balanced budget in years, we can’t be associated with a loser like that.”

Comment by Motambe Monday, Nov 21, 16 @ 3:13 pm
== Entire Chicago Bears roster suspended for PED usage. ==

More likely: PLD. Lowering.

Comment by sal-says Monday, Nov 21, 16 @ 3:22 pm
The Governer’s office will announce that in addition to bereavement leave and $1,000 ‘productivity’ bonuses, the State will begin providing in-house dental care to State employees. Dr. Christian Szell has been hired by CMS and will prioritize serving active union members.

Comment by Quizzical Monday, Nov 21, 16 @ 3:25 pm
AFSCME agrees to a “last and final” offer, asking for a quick resolution…

Comment by Oswego Willy Monday, Nov 21, 16 @ 3:36 pm
Bruce and Diana Rauner park $65 million into Bruce’s Campaign Coffers…

Comment by Oswego Willy Monday, Nov 21, 16 @ 3:38 pm
Speaker gets his 100% vote, but some Dem Reps make statement by proposing and supporting new House rules. They don’t prevail.

Comment by walker Monday, Nov 21, 16 @ 3:44 pm
- Annonin’ -

Well played on Drury…

Ken Dunkin to turn Pro, Tennis ATP debut in February.

Comment by Oswego Willy Monday, Nov 21, 16 @ 3:48 pm
After going to church together, Bruce and Rahm are touched by the Holy Spirit and have seen the light. They now know the answer to the financial crisis.

Bruce: The band!

Rahm: The band?

Rahm: The band!!

Comment by Henry Francis Monday, Nov 21, 16 @ 3:49 pm
Aaron Schock finds his way to Cuba… seeks Asylum…

Comment by Oswego Willy Monday, Nov 21, 16 @ 3:54 pm
Costello II, in a pre-emptive strike, announces gubernatorial ambitions.

Comment by blue dog dem Monday, Nov 21, 16 @ 3:58 pm
Govenor revives his 44 point plan and shows the numbers that any poindexter with a slide rule could understand

Comment by Rabid Monday, Nov 21, 16 @ 4:16 pm
Pat Quinn announces his candidacy for the 2018 Governor’s race.

Comment by Wensicia Monday, Nov 21, 16 @ 4:16 pm
Donna Arduin proves her worth sends manifest proving turnaround savings are real

Comment by Rabid Monday, Nov 21, 16 @ 4:37 pm
Govenor activates national guard for mounting strike threat

Comment by Rabid Monday, Nov 21, 16 @ 4:52 pm
Signs executive order to eviscerate Indiana

Comment by Rabid Monday, Nov 21, 16 @ 5:04 pm
Rauner will announce that he has decided to go forward with the health insurance rate increases and state that it does not mean the insurance will actually pay bills.

Comment by oldman Monday, Nov 21, 16 @ 5:37 pm
Munger says, (very banned word) this, I’m outta here. By acclamation, Barton Lorimor is named Acting Comptroller until Comp-elect Mendoza is ready on the 5th.

Morale in State Government soars to new highs.

Comment by Arthur Andersen Monday, Nov 21, 16 @ 5:49 pm
Labor Board issues written decision at 4:45 Wednesday. Rauner puts the hammer down at 4:55. See autism awareness day.

Comment by Anonymous Monday, Nov 21, 16 @ 8:21 pm