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* I have some errands to run, so you’re on your own. Keep it Illinois-centric and be kind to each other, please.

posted by Rich Miller
Tuesday, Jun 18, 19 @ 1:19 pm

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  1. Where has Wordslinger been. Havent been called a troll in awhile. Font let him know, but i miss the little guy.

    Comment by Blue Dog Dem Tuesday, Jun 18, 19 @ 1:22 pm

  2. Any one in the Governor’s Office - City Hall/County Building has a Pride flag but the Thompson Center doesn’t.

    If the State Capitol has one, y’all should fly one at outside the Thompson Center

    Comment by Grand Avenue Tuesday, Jun 18, 19 @ 1:25 pm

  3. Blue Dog Dem have your farmers been able to get anything in the ground?

    Comment by Honeybear Tuesday, Jun 18, 19 @ 1:32 pm

  4. Sox take two in Wrigley.

    Comment by Rutro Tuesday, Jun 18, 19 @ 1:35 pm

  5. Hoping we’ll know soon when Pritzker will sign the marijuana legalization bill. It’s been only a couple of weeks but it seems like forever, darlings.

    Comment by Grandson of Man Tuesday, Jun 18, 19 @ 1:45 pm

  6. oh, Rutro, just when I stopped thinking about the worst days of the year…Sox at Wrigley. One can hope, but I’m always nervous until they get a hit. memories of that ninth inning no no break up vs. Cubs just too searing.

    Comment by Amalia Tuesday, Jun 18, 19 @ 1:46 pm

  7. Honest take on what’s been going on with LG Stratton. Her staff has dropped the ball. I met with and like the new initiative director and the PR people have been good at sharing insights behind the scenes. But time for less outside work. Correct the ship.

    Comment by Despite the odds Tuesday, Jun 18, 19 @ 1:47 pm

  8. Anyone have any idea if the Teamsters are close to making a deal with JB? After the AFSCME contract there’s a glimmer of hope to all of us stuck at the same salary since 2011.

    Comment by Anon 88 Tuesday, Jun 18, 19 @ 1:57 pm

  9. Honey. Hill ground in. Aome river bottoms in. Seep water near levees lots of water.

    Comment by Blue Dog Dem Tuesday, Jun 18, 19 @ 2:08 pm

  10. Any word on who might be replacing Megadeth at the Illinois State Fair?

    – MrJM

    Comment by @misterjayem Tuesday, Jun 18, 19 @ 2:20 pm

  11. Heard the Oswego area had some interesting happenings on the Kendall County Republican parade float.

    Looks like we have our own “eastern Bloc” out in the far western burbs.

    Comment by TheInvisibleMan Tuesday, Jun 18, 19 @ 2:26 pm

  12. With all of this information of AFSCME contract ratifications, does anyone know if MC employees will be left in the dark? Again? I’ve seen a few people ask that question in a previous thread with no answers.

    Comment by MC Q Tuesday, Jun 18, 19 @ 2:36 pm

  13. I do not pretend to be The Wordslinger. But, hey, Blue Dog… You’re a troll. Just trying to make you feel better.

    Comment by The Magnificent Purple Walnut Tuesday, Jun 18, 19 @ 2:48 pm

  14. If the Sox take two at Wrigley I will never comment here again.

    Comment by A State Employee Guy Tuesday, Jun 18, 19 @ 2:52 pm

  15. Purple. Thanks. I needed that.

    Comment by Blue Dog Dem Tuesday, Jun 18, 19 @ 2:58 pm

  16. lets go sox … nothing against “A State Employee Guy” just don’t like the cubs

    Comment by Anonymous Tuesday, Jun 18, 19 @ 2:58 pm

  17. The Oswego stuff seems to have happened in the staging area, the Dems were closer to the front of the parade than the GOP.

    Was in front of both groups this year in the parade and spoek with Rep Underwood breifly afterward and she at least created the impression she was interested in what I wanted to speak to her about.

    Disapointed she had to deal with what happended but I can’t say I am shocked.

    Comment by OneMan Tuesday, Jun 18, 19 @ 2:59 pm

  18. taking bets on who will have the best fundraising quarter amongst congressional candidates across the state.

    Comment by AgedLikeMilk Tuesday, Jun 18, 19 @ 3:03 pm

  19. Jim Oberweis responded to Friday’s Capitol Fax article, which is embedded here, towards the center of the article:

    http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2019/06/14/14th-congressional-district-update

    Comment by Former Quigley Supporter Tuesday, Jun 18, 19 @ 3:10 pm

  20. Grandson, look for the cannabis bill signing next week.

    Comment by Former Downstater Tuesday, Jun 18, 19 @ 3:11 pm

  21. =Any word on who might be replacing Megadeth at the Illinois State Fair?=

    Ultradeth or Regulardeth

    Comment by Anonymous Tuesday, Jun 18, 19 @ 3:19 pm

  22. Any guesses on when the union backpay will be paid? Last we heard was all principal to be paid sometime before September 30 and that CMS was supposed to issue guidance to the agencies this week. Wondering if it’ll be much sooner than September 30.

    Comment by Colin Robinson Tuesday, Jun 18, 19 @ 3:19 pm

  23. With JB signing into law the RHA, how soon before Illinois legalizes prostitution?

    Comment by Blue Dog Dem Tuesday, Jun 18, 19 @ 3:28 pm

  24. Cubs are coming home with blood in their eyes after a tough road trip. The Sox are gonna get spanked.

    Comment by Cubs in '16 Tuesday, Jun 18, 19 @ 3:29 pm

  25. Sen Julie Morrison to IL Gun Owner:
    Sure, confiscation.

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ts08U2673EI

    Comment by Shall not be infringed Tuesday, Jun 18, 19 @ 3:46 pm

  26. Anything happen with the 18th CD Colleen Callahan issue?

    Comment by Monday Morning Quarterback Tuesday, Jun 18, 19 @ 3:56 pm

  27. ==Jim Oberweis responded to Friday’s Capitol Fax article, which is embedded here, towards the center of the article==
    This is the lamest excuse, how does his dairy business present a conflict of interest?

    Comment by Anonymous Tuesday, Jun 18, 19 @ 4:00 pm

  28. ==With JB signing into law the RHA, how soon before Illinois legalizes prostitution?==
    I’m guessing an aeon. Why? You in a hurry?

    Comment by Da Big Bad Wolf Tuesday, Jun 18, 19 @ 4:05 pm

  29. Oberweis: “[Rich Miller] hates conservatives as I’m sure you know.”

    When people engage in ad hominem attacks they’ve lost the argument.

    Comment by Bourbon Street Tuesday, Jun 18, 19 @ 4:05 pm

  30. @Blue Dog Dem: I’m trying to follow your logic here but it’s difficult. Are you saying that women are now lining up to become prostitutes because their reproductive rights are protected? Or that anti-abortion laws save women from becoming prostitutes?

    Comment by Bourbon Street Tuesday, Jun 18, 19 @ 4:21 pm

  31. Rep. Kalish draws a primary challenge from a young latina, school board member named jill manrique after voting present on RHA. Tough election ahead in 16th district.
    https://www.facebook.com/Jillfor16/

    Comment by Sheridan Road Tuesday, Jun 18, 19 @ 4:24 pm

  32. No. Both me and the state could use a few bucks.

    Comment by Blue Dog Dem Tuesday, Jun 18, 19 @ 4:32 pm

  33. Capt Fax need some siding fixed at our house cold you run by and tack it up?

    Comment by Annonin' Tuesday, Jun 18, 19 @ 4:51 pm

  34. ==Oberweis: “[Rich Miller] hates conservatives as I’m sure you know.”==

    That’s hysterical. I thought Rich Miller was conservative.

    Comment by 17% Solution Tuesday, Jun 18, 19 @ 5:36 pm

  35. What is going on with Sam McCann? How is he doing?

    Comment by Al Tuesday, Jun 18, 19 @ 6:22 pm

  36. ==I thought Rich Miller was conservative.==

    Though I hate to judge before the facts are in, it looks like Rich Miller might not be conservative.

    Comment by Old Illini Tuesday, Jun 18, 19 @ 7:11 pm

  37. Curious if “JT” John Terranova is still working at CMS and if he’s got any more messages for the worker bees.

    Comment by schadenfreude check Tuesday, Jun 18, 19 @ 8:13 pm

  38. Anyone see that Washington Post article on teen pot use in Colorado. Hope this doesnt get us in a bad place.

    Comment by Blue Dog Dem Wednesday, Jun 19, 19 @ 7:53 am

  39. ===After the AFSCME contract there’s a glimmer of hope to all of us stuck at the same salary since 2011.===

    The Teamsters bargained to be stuck at the same salary under Rauner.

    Comment by Candy Dogood Wednesday, Jun 19, 19 @ 8:41 am

  40. ==Anyone see that Washington Post article on teen pot use in Colorado. Hope this doesnt get us in a bad place.==

    Good thing legal pot sellers can’t sell to teenagers.

    Comment by Da Big Bad Wolf Wednesday, Jun 19, 19 @ 9:09 am

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