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New Illinois Senate President Don Harmon, D-Oak Park, announced his leadership team Tuesday on the first day of the 2020 legislative session.
Kimberly Lightford, D-Maywood, will remain the chamber’s majority leader, while Bill Cunningham, D-Chicago, will become an assistant majority leader and president pro tempore — a position once held by Harmon under former President John Cullerton before he changed the caucus’ leadership structure.
Sen. Laura Murphy, D-Des Plaines, will serve in another newly created position — that of deputy majority leader.
Sen. Linda Holmes, D-Aurora, previously a majority caucus whip, will ascend to assistant majority leader as well. She joins Sens. Dave Koehler, D-Peoria, Iris Martinez, D-Chicago, and Tony Munoz, D-Chicago, who all already held assistant majority leader positions and will retain them.
Sen. Terry Link (D-Waukegan) is no longer an Assistant Majority Leader. He’s expected to retire in the coming days. Go read the rest.
* Here’s Cunningham at the 2015 Chicago Marathon…
Caption?
posted by Rich Miller
Wednesday, Jan 29, 20 @ 10:47 am
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8 leaders of a 40 member caucus?
Comment by Lucky Pierre Wednesday, Jan 29, 20 @ 10:51 am
Usually I complain about mid-session retirements because the appointment process robs the citizens of their right to elect their leaders. If elected officials don’t want the job for the entire term, they shouldn’t run in the first place.
However, in Link’s case I’ll make an exception since it appears he’ll fall under the “corruption” waiver.
Comment by Just Me 2 Wednesday, Jan 29, 20 @ 10:52 am
It looks more like he’s an extra in Back to the Future part II.
Comment by Ducky LaMoore Wednesday, Jan 29, 20 @ 10:56 am
Max Headroom
Comment by City Zen Wednesday, Jan 29, 20 @ 10:56 am
Klaatu barada nikto
Comment by zatoichi Wednesday, Jan 29, 20 @ 10:59 am
The Republican caucus has 4 ASMs and a Deputy for a 19 member caucus. The job is more than just managing other members.
Comment by Boog Alou Wednesday, Jan 29, 20 @ 10:59 am
Kinda surprised Sen. Landek didn’t get anything.
Comment by TominChicago Wednesday, Jan 29, 20 @ 11:00 am
What’s the frequency, Donald?
Comment by City Zen Wednesday, Jan 29, 20 @ 11:00 am
“Government satellites are shooting gamma rays we must be prepared!”
Comment by Yep Wednesday, Jan 29, 20 @ 11:06 am
Dude, it works better if the tin foil is on your head.
Comment by 47th Ward Wednesday, Jan 29, 20 @ 11:09 am
Dude, Where’s My Car?
Comment by crockett Wednesday, Jan 29, 20 @ 11:22 am
“Thanks to everyone for coming out here to the 5G Cellular Summit. As you can see, I share the same concerns, and will be introducing legislation address this pressing issue in the coming months.”
Comment by Phenomynous Wednesday, Jan 29, 20 @ 11:24 am
“I don’t remember you wearing this uniform when you were President Pro Tempore, Don, but if you say its a requirement of the gig…”
Comment by Montrose Wednesday, Jan 29, 20 @ 11:24 am
TominChicago: Have you been paying attention for the last six months?
Comment by Loop Lady Wednesday, Jan 29, 20 @ 11:26 am
“The reception is pretty good out here.”
Comment by anonomoose Wednesday, Jan 29, 20 @ 11:30 am
“Among those attending the Better Call Saul fan convention was Senator Cunningham, seen here dressed as his favorite character”
Comment by fs Wednesday, Jan 29, 20 @ 11:31 am
Best of luck to Terry Link on all future endeavors .
Comment by Steve Wednesday, Jan 29, 20 @ 12:17 pm
“I’m too sexy for my washcloth, too sexy for my washcloth, so sexy it hurts.”
Comment by RIJ Wednesday, Jan 29, 20 @ 12:18 pm
Link:
He is expected to issue a tearful apology in the next few days.
Comment by Link Later Wednesday, Jan 29, 20 @ 12:18 pm
Yes Mr. Triccoci, the full treatment.
Comment by A Guy Wednesday, Jan 29, 20 @ 12:22 pm
How many guys take selfies of themselves?
Comment by Drake Mallard Wednesday, Jan 29, 20 @ 12:41 pm
“After 40 years in the desert I have come to lead my people to the promised land!”
Comment by Boone's is Back Wednesday, Jan 29, 20 @ 12:49 pm
“8 leaders of a 40 member caucus?”
Have to wrangle the cats somehow.
Comment by Huh? Wednesday, Jan 29, 20 @ 1:05 pm
I know I may be dating myself on this, but when I look at that photo, all I can think of is the Twits from Monty Python (the characters with the handkerchiefs on their heads, tied at the corners, and wearing shirts with rolled-up sleeves and pants with rolled-up legs). Then, I have to watch the Upper Class Twit Games again on video.
Comment by Silent Budgeteer Wednesday, Jan 29, 20 @ 1:49 pm
“Modeling the latest in anti-wiretapping suits…”
And to Silent Budgeteer at 1:49 pm, you have the Gumbys (with hadkerchiefs on heads) mixed up with the Upper Class Twits in bad suits who run themselves over.
Comment by revvedup Wednesday, Jan 29, 20 @ 2:06 pm
After a long run:
- if feel over heated, put a wash cloth on head
- if feel chills, put on the tinfoil shawl
This poor lad just seems confused.
Comment by R A T Wednesday, Jan 29, 20 @ 2:12 pm
@revvedup:
Thank you for the correction; I knew something was not quite right. I shall now remove my handkerchief hat and go forth!
Comment by Silent Budgeteer Wednesday, Jan 29, 20 @ 2:29 pm
Roads? Where we’re going, we don’t need roads.
Comment by Rutro Wednesday, Jan 29, 20 @ 2:41 pm
my brain hurts
Comment by LoyalVirus Wednesday, Jan 29, 20 @ 3:37 pm
Congratulations to Senator Bill Cunningham, he has been a very diligent, hard working Senator who will bring quality leadership to these very important positions. He has been a strong voice for local government, and we wish him well!
Comment by papa mayor Wednesday, Jan 29, 20 @ 5:12 pm