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* From the video, it looks like he tripped…
Director Poe took a spill after the ribbon cutting. Rauner and state troopers sitting with him now.
— Monique Garcia (@moniquegarcia) August 10, 2017
An ambulance has arrived as a precaution. He's walking and talking but hit his head on the ground. https://t.co/axkKxAUR9J
— Monique Garcia (@moniquegarcia) August 10, 2017
Ugh. I sure hope he’s going to be OK. I’ll let you know if there are any official updates.
…Adding… The press release announcing the ribbon cutting included a quote from Director Poe that was obviously written before the event, but no update on his condition.
*** UPDATE *** SJ-R…
Illinois Department of Agriculture Director Raymond Poe said he is OK after taking a tumble during Thursday’s ribbon-cutting ceremony to open the Illinois State Fair.
Poe was standing in a line with Gov. Bruce Rauner, Mayor Jim Langfelder and several other officials holding the blue ribbon in front of the Main Gate as Rauner clipped the ribbon.
As the crowd applauded Poe turned around and apparently lost his balance and fell backward.
posted by Rich Miller
Thursday, Aug 10, 17 @ 3:37 pm
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Comment by Cable Line Beer Gardener Thursday, Aug 10, 17 @ 3:47 pm
Prayers to Ray, he’s one tough dude.
Comment by Give Me A Break Thursday, Aug 10, 17 @ 3:53 pm
Is he auditioning for Lt. Governor? /s
Seriously, I hope Director Poe is okay.
Comment by Dance Band on the Titanic Thursday, Aug 10, 17 @ 4:13 pm
Hope he’s alright
Comment by Century Club Thursday, Aug 10, 17 @ 4:33 pm
Hoping all is well with Director Poe…
Comment by Oswego Willy Thursday, Aug 10, 17 @ 4:47 pm
Calling Slip-N-Sue. Report to the fairgrounds at once.
Seriously, I read a headline that he is OK. I hope that is correct.
Comment by DuPage Thursday, Aug 10, 17 @ 5:19 pm
A genuinely good guy. Prayers to Director Poe.
Even standing next to Evelyn is treacherous. Who knew?
Comment by Arthur Andersen Thursday, Aug 10, 17 @ 5:32 pm
Ray has been a friend of mine for over 25 years. I wish him well. He is a very tough man.
Comment by Retired Educator Thursday, Aug 10, 17 @ 5:39 pm
Raymond Poe looked OK riding in the golf cart in the parade.
Comment by RNUG Thursday, Aug 10, 17 @ 6:35 pm
the superstars should have taped down those cords, or placed a carpet over the top of them. good grief.
Comment by baloneymous Thursday, Aug 10, 17 @ 7:27 pm
Too much barbecue?
Comment by Anonymous Friday, Aug 11, 17 @ 2:02 am
Check the vid, the extension cord tripped him.
Comment by Sheeesh Friday, Aug 11, 17 @ 9:18 am