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I’ve added several blogs to my blogroll lately.

Will County Hairspray was added a while ago, but I forgot to mention it. Sorry about that, because I think it’s the best micro-regional politics blog in the state. I am a total addict. Unfortunately, the site wasn’t updated much this week and I’m in need of a fix. By the way, when Hairspray talks about “the Irishman,” that’s Will County Executive Larry Walsh. (I just noticed that the Hairspray folks are planning to launch a new DuPage blog soon. It’s a movement!)

Decatur Democrat does a good job on local political issues and has sparked some lively discussions.

The Decatur Herald & Review’s editorial page editor has a new blog, updated weekly so far.

Composite Drawings is a surprisingly well-written political blog by a McHenry County high school student. (Note to the Crossbloggers: she thinks Schock is a hottie, which is kinda icky on several levels.)

Drew Hibbard is a Quincy college student, blogs a bit about state politics and is looking for a job.

Considering all the comments posted here about the Quad Cities, I think somebody ought to start a blog about that region. I asked my dad to consider it this week, but he wasn’t thrilled with the idea. Oh, well, it’s probably for the best. I mean, how many Miller blogs could this state handle? Don’t answer that.

Sun-Times Watch was added some time ago. Cheeky monkeys.

The Free Will Blog is a spectacularly irresponsible, over-the-top, right-wing, libertarianish, pro-war, guerilla site that never fails to crack me up. And I mean all of that in a good way. I get a perverse kick out of that kid. But his taste in music is unbelievably mullet-headed.

Deadly Earnest was on a roll for a while about new voting equipment, but he hasn’t been heard from since late January. Get back to work, dude. Lots of things need to be fleshed out.

Discursive Recursions has a conservative libertarian bent, and can turn a pretty good phrase.

Reason and Common Sense isn’t updated much, but it makes some good points.

Respublica does a lot of conservative national stuff, but it has enough Illinois stuff to get a link here.

I’ve already told you about the Rod Report, but go check it out because its new background music is the Ramones’ Blitzkrieg Bop.

posted by Rich Miller
Thursday, Feb 10, 05 @ 10:59 pm

Comments

Maybe it is my Republican leanings, but I love the Rodreport. When you add an awesome band like the Ramones it only gets better. Dancing Rod is fun to watch too.

Comment by Anonymous Friday, Feb 11, 05 @ 9:29 am
Thanks for the plug Rich, I’ve had light posting this week due to the flu, but we’ll be back soon.

Comment by Decatur Democrat Friday, Feb 11, 05 @ 10:25 am
Yeah, thanks for the plug, Rich. It is hugely appreciated.

Comment by Drew Hibbard Friday, Feb 11, 05 @ 12:42 pm