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* WCIA TV will be livestreaming the vent, I’m told. BlueRoomStream.com will also have it. [Adding: The Tribune live feed is here and Pritzker has a Facebook live video here. I’ll post the text of the new governor’s speech when I get it. You can also follow along with our live coverage post.

Looks like a pretty cool stage…

Festivities begin at 11.

…Adding… I gave Pritzker’s address its own post. Click here.

posted by Rich Miller
Monday, Jan 14, 19 @ 10:29 am

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1. Watch your step around Pulaski County or you’ll end up in the front row.

   Comment by 47th Ward Monday, Jan 14, 19 @ 10:38 am

2. Wow.

   Comment by Soccermom Monday, Jan 14, 19 @ 10:45 am

3. If only Illinois Bicentennial events had been so lavish…

   Comment by IllinoisBoi Monday, Jan 14, 19 @ 10:48 am

4. Good music. Also great county pictures.

   Comment by Bhart Banjo Monday, Jan 14, 19 @ 10:59 am

5. Beautiful stage and music. Fun watching the whose who and the wannabes jockeying for seats.

   Comment by Because I Said So.... Monday, Jan 14, 19 @ 11:01 am

6. ==Watch your step around Pulaski County or you’ll end up in the front row.==
   Does that make the front row the Ohio River?

   Comment by Anonymous Monday, Jan 14, 19 @ 11:08 am

7. Did Pat Quinn deem this worthy enough to attend?
   I’m presuming Bruce Rauner will show more character than his predecessor and attend today’s inauguration.

   Comment by Downstate Monday, Jan 14, 19 @ 11:13 am

8. Wow. I haven’t seen Jesse in awhile. He’s not looking good.

   I concur that the stage looks really cool.

   Comment by Norseman Monday, Jan 14, 19 @ 11:27 am

9. Jesse looked pretty peppy on the tube.

   Comment by Annonin' Monday, Jan 14, 19 @ 11:30 am

10. The ceremony will focus on the northeast corner of the stage, as is tradition.

    Comment by Anonymous Monday, Jan 14, 19 @ 11:40 am

11. Nile Rodgers representation with the Sister Sledge song, cool.

    Comment by Anonymous Monday, Jan 14, 19 @ 11:51 am

12. Anonymous at 11:40-
    You’re one of those that fell for Rauner’s cheap Timex watch and leather motor…..wait-
    Hey, Anonymous, I’ve got some shares in a Union County casino I’d like to sell you.

    Comment by efudd Monday, Jan 14, 19 @ 12:07 pm

13. Did the new governor just compare the Rauner Era to the Great Chicago Fire?

    Comment by Anonymous Monday, Jan 14, 19 @ 12:08 pm

14. It would appear that someone is actually proud of being Governor of the state.
    Refreshing.

    Comment by efudd Monday, Jan 14, 19 @ 12:09 pm

15. Anyone know where I can buy a ticket? Late request…

    Comment by Looking for one ticket Monday, Jan 14, 19 @ 2:18 pm

16. Loved the Kwame priorities.

    Comment by mhsheikh Monday, Jan 14, 19 @ 8:39 pm

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