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* I’ll be bringing my laptop to the fairgrounds with me, but, I don’t expect to post much of anything this afternoon. The Democrats are having a beer bash at the Bud Tent, so I’m thinking there will be nothing newsworthy. But, one never knows.

Anyway, please be nice to each other and keep it as Illinois-centric as possible. Aretha Franklin’s role in the Blues Brothers movie makes her life and passing on-topic.

posted by Rich Miller
Thursday, Aug 16, 18 @ 12:49 pm

Comments

NL Central race is getting fun. Don’t think the Cubs can be caught, but Sept baseball is gonna be exciting. Word, looks like you were right on the Brewers and I was wrong. Yikes.

Comment by BlueDogDem Thursday, Aug 16, 18 @ 12:53 pm
Does anyone think this incident involving Rodney Davis’ campaign staffer will have a meaningful impact on his re-election?

Comment by DarkHorse Thursday, Aug 16, 18 @ 12:57 pm
I was excited to see the “JB-Madigan” logo, instead of the Pritzker-Madigan” design.

That’s better. At least show some effort if you’re trolling.

Comment by Oswego Willy Thursday, Aug 16, 18 @ 12:58 pm
RIP Aretha Franklin
Your voice will be the standard by which all others are judged.

Comment by BlueDogDem Thursday, Aug 16, 18 @ 1:00 pm
@DarkHorse, right now I would say it will be a good rallying point to get Dem voters out to vote but not much else. If they can convincingly tie it to Davis then independents might be turned off enough to choose Betsy over him, but that might be a hard angle. If they can figure out how exactly Davis’s field director got into the event that might help, Betsy’s campaign said it was ticketed which means Davis’s field director might have bought one to get in.

Comment by ItsMillerTime Thursday, Aug 16, 18 @ 1:04 pm
Rich - I’ve been meaning to ask - have you participated in any of the Celebrity Showmanship events at the Fair these past years? I remember you having done this some years ago.

Comment by illini Thursday, Aug 16, 18 @ 1:05 pm
So, I’ve been walking the grounds at lunch every weekday since the fair started. There’s usually bands playing loud, announcements on the PA system one after the other loud, waves of cool mist drifting through the air.
Today silence. The Apex, Lincoln and Rising Star stages were all silent. The only announcements were from a little girl giving the time. Finally came across a couple playing Appellation music in the Ethnic Village. On the way back there was a couple people playing the Apex stage, but the volume was real low.

If I was the cynical sort, I might think this was planned.
;-)

Comment by PDJT Thursday, Aug 16, 18 @ 1:13 pm
===I was excited to see the “JB-Madigan” logo, instead of the “Pritzker-Madigan” design.

That’s better. At least show some effort if you’re trolling.===

(Ron Howard voice: They misspelled Madigan)

Comment by Oswego Willy Thursday, Aug 16, 18 @ 1:18 pm
We love you Aretha…and we will miss you…

Comment by South Side Thursday, Aug 16, 18 @ 1:23 pm
Elvis died on the exact same day 41 years earlier than Aretha.
The king and the Queen of Soul on the same day.

Comment by Chunga Thursday, Aug 16, 18 @ 1:30 pm
Anyone know status of AFSCME? My understanding is it’s with compliance officer but what does that entail? The governor still says it’s not owed.

Comment by Go Hard Thursday, Aug 16, 18 @ 1:31 pm
==(Ron Howard voice: They misspelled Madigan) ==

That Madgian guy is crazy!

Comment by Pot calling kettle Thursday, Aug 16, 18 @ 1:34 pm
RIP Queen of Soul

There was never a stronger advocate for women during her reign.

Comment by Wensicia Thursday, Aug 16, 18 @ 1:39 pm
If Lady Soul had recorded nothing but “Respect” and “Chain of Fools” she’d still have left one hell of a musical legacy.

Jody Rosen called her “the almighty greatest American singer” and I can’t see the lie.

– MrJM

Comment by @misterjayem Thursday, Aug 16, 18 @ 1:48 pm
If anyone was on a “mission from God” it was Aretha. Mission accomplished. Angels are being serenaded by her “amazing grace”.

Comment by Casual observer Thursday, Aug 16, 18 @ 2:12 pm
=campaign staffer will have a meaningful impact on his re-election?=

Nah. election day is many days away. and even candidates that have gotten into fights have won their election. this was a 22 year old staffer. File this one under, not news by next week. sorry.

Comment by Charry Thursday, Aug 16, 18 @ 2:15 pm
Aretha in the pink houseslippers in Blues Brothers far more appropriate than Brucie’s cowboy shirts!

Comment by d.p.gumby Thursday, Aug 16, 18 @ 2:16 pm
Aretha’s first song on her first hit album recorded in Muscle Shoals at Fame studio. http://s.telegraph.co.uk/graphics/projects/muscle-shoals/index.html.

May she rest in peace.

Comment by lost in the weeds Thursday, Aug 16, 18 @ 2:30 pm
Hope this link works.

http://s.telegraph.co.uk/graphics/projects/muscle-shoals/index.html

Comment by lost in the weeds Thursday, Aug 16, 18 @ 2:34 pm
“Elvis died on the exact same day 41 years earlier than Aretha.”

I can image the incredible spiritual duets going on up there.

Comment by a drop in Thursday, Aug 16, 18 @ 2:38 pm
Daniel Biss on Twitter makes about as much sense as Trump. Advice. If your thinking about your political future. STOP.

Comment by BlueDogDem Thursday, Aug 16, 18 @ 2:53 pm
Speaking of the Blues Brothers - Matt “Guitar” Murphy who played Aretha’s husband in the diner scene passed without fanfare in June. One of many great scenes in that iconic movie.

Comment by Stones Thursday, Aug 16, 18 @ 3:16 pm
Anyone else been hearing the “pre-Trump tariff tax sale” advertisements from Illinois car dealerships recently? I’ve heard this from two different central IL car dealerships on the radio recently. Urges buyers to get in now, but before the “trump tariff taxes” go into effect, likely raising car prices by “over $6,000” per vehicle. Makes me wonder who is more trustworthy to Illinoisans, trump or used car dealers?

Comment by Lester Holt’s Mustache Thursday, Aug 16, 18 @ 3:19 pm
-lost in the Woods-

Thanks for that moment.
Here is my tribute to the great Aretha!

Somewhere over the Rainbow - Israel “IZ” Kamakawiwoʻole

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V1bFr2SWP1I

Comment by WhoKnew Thursday, Aug 16, 18 @ 3:24 pm
The Judge in Aaron Shock’s case is in a bit of a pickle.

Comment by L.A. Thursday, Aug 16, 18 @ 3:30 pm
Sun Times is reporting that Trump has selected Sangamon County state’s attorney Milhiser to be US Attorney.

Comment by don the legend Thursday, Aug 16, 18 @ 3:31 pm
Elvis died on the exact same day 41 years earlier than Aretha. The king and the Queen of Soul on the same day.

And The Sultan of Swat Babe Ruth. If you are the best in your field, I’d fear Aug 16th.

Comment by I Miss Bentohs Thursday, Aug 16, 18 @ 3:36 pm
Aretha sang at the 1968 Democratic National Convention in Chicago.

https://www.politico.com/magazine/story/2018/08/16/aretha-franklin-controversial-national-anthem-219364

Comment by lost in the weeds Thursday, Aug 16, 18 @ 3:40 pm
I have lost track of the times my son, who turns 17 today, has watched the Blues Brothers movie. It is one of his favorites. I love them referring to the nun as “the Penguin” (Kathleen Freeman, another great actress who was born in Chicago)

Comment by Anonymous Thursday, Aug 16, 18 @ 3:47 pm
Interesting that the Queen of Soul dies on the same day as the King of Rock n Roll.

Comment by Aldemuvs Thursday, Aug 16, 18 @ 4:16 pm
Sorry for the repeat, didn’t read all the way down.

Comment by Aldemuvs Thursday, Aug 16, 18 @ 4:18 pm
Loved the Lady of Soul’s songs. Its Raining Men; Last Dance, etc.. Her music is timeless. It will be around for a long time.

Comment by Mama Thursday, Aug 16, 18 @ 4:44 pm
“Makes me wonder who is more trustworthy to Illinoisans, trump or used car dealers? ”

The used car dealers win trustworthiness hands down.

Comment by Mama Thursday, Aug 16, 18 @ 4:46 pm
LA, Holy Cow, is he in a pickle. Cleanup in Courtroom C.

(Go to Illinois Times if you’re curious)

Comment by Arthur Andersen Thursday, Aug 16, 18 @ 6:08 pm
Just saw an old Aretha performance from Chicago. No frills, just her and a very large band. The best natural singing performance, giving it to people straight.

Comment by Grandson of Man Thursday, Aug 16, 18 @ 8:14 pm
20/20 did a really nice 1 hour show tribute to Franklin tonight

Comment by NorthsideNoMore Thursday, Aug 16, 18 @ 9:20 pm
Since you allowed us to talk about the Queen of Soul, Rich, I hope this means that she’s going to play us out Friday evening.

Comment by Lynn S. Friday, Aug 17, 18 @ 12:59 am