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* Talk amongst yourselves, but be nice. It’s Friday.

posted by Rich Miller
Friday, Jun 19, 20 @ 9:10 am

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Hope that everyone has a nice Fathers Day, celebrating dads, grandfathers, uncles, the men in our lives in the important father role, wishing all the best, especially in today’s difficult times.

Comment by Oswego Willy Friday, Jun 19, 20 @ 9:15 am
https://www.economist.com/united-states/2020/06/18/the-state-budget-train-crash

Comment by Today's Must Read Friday, Jun 19, 20 @ 9:20 am
Yep, Covid-related expenses for states need to be reimbursed by the feds too. And they will, in spite of Republican opposition. The election and the market will force their hand.

Comment by PublicServant Friday, Jun 19, 20 @ 9:32 am
Happy Father’s Day to step dad’s as well. My son became a step dad to a wonderful 12 year old girl whose father passed. A good step father can be a life saver.

Comment by don the legend Friday, Jun 19, 20 @ 9:50 am
Should be a beautiful weekend … even if there is a touch of rain in the forecast.

To quote Sergeant Phil Esterhaus: Let’s be careful out there.

Comment by RNUG Friday, Jun 19, 20 @ 9:53 am
What a nice June day we’re having in Chi-town. Need to get some sun!

Comment by Levois J Friday, Jun 19, 20 @ 10:07 am
Happy Juneteenth! Great article on the background of Juneteenth:

https://www.tolerance.org/magazine/happy-juneteenth

Also, in the light of the recent race riots and racial tension since George Floyd’s death, many businesses are either closed all day, or closing early, for Juneteenth. I just received an email that Credit Union 1 (which has traditionally been the State Employees’ credit union) will be closing all their branches early at 2PM this afternoon. Any other companies and businesses closed or closing early today?

Comment by Chatham Resident Friday, Jun 19, 20 @ 10:17 am
In honor of Juneteenth, I got out my “Shirley Chisholm for President” button: https://www.flickr.com/photos/mojosmom/50022897816

Comment by JoanP Friday, Jun 19, 20 @ 10:20 am
An employee at the Schaumburg SOS driver’s facility has tested positive for COVID-19:

https://abc7chicago.com/automotive/schaumburg-dmv-closed-due-to-covid-19-situation/6255842/

Reminder that SOS employees have been back to work, and driver’s facilities open (with precautions, masks, and social distancing, etc.) since June 1. AFAIK the other constitutionals haven’t returned all their employees to work yet. At least not in the Capitol Complex.

Comment by Chatham Resident Friday, Jun 19, 20 @ 10:21 am
Hope everyone enjoys a relaxing weekend….perfect weather for Grilling and chillin with your family and friends (at appropriate distances of course). Get out the SPF 30.

Comment by NorthsideNoMore Friday, Jun 19, 20 @ 11:52 am
For those of us looking to learn more about the black experience in the US and be more effective supporters, there’s a nifty web page put together by two young women that has some excellent suggestions. https://justiceinjune.org

Comment by Flapdoodle Friday, Jun 19, 20 @ 12:16 pm
https://www.mlb.com/whitesox/news/ken-williams-on-how-racism-impacted-his-career His story will grab you from the start including his godfather at the Olympics, his father trying to become a firefighter, his mother a Black Panther and more. wow.

Comment by Amalia Friday, Jun 19, 20 @ 1:46 pm
for what its worth. I thought Sen Durbin handled himself quite well with his use of the word token . Republicans and Democrats. Stop with the madness. Please

Comment by Blue Dog Dem Friday, Jun 19, 20 @ 1:47 pm
The Governor has just proposed that Juneteenth now become an official state holiday:

https://wrex.com/2020/06/19/gov-pritzker-supports-making-juneteenth-a-state-holiday/

Comment by Chatham Resident Friday, Jun 19, 20 @ 4:25 pm