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* Hopefully, some of us can finally catch our breath now. What are you thinking about today?

posted by Rich Miller
Wednesday, Jun 2, 21 @ 8:04 am

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Cubs and Sox both at the top of their divisions (banned punctuation). Cubbies finally made it into first, but just barely. Could use some help from the Dodgers to slow down STL. Got to watch Sunday’s game from the center field bleachers, and it was good to be back. About 30-50 percent of fans were walking around masked, as well as all of the staff, but otherwise it seemed like business as usual at the old ball game.

Comment by Dysfunction Junction Wednesday, Jun 2, 21 @ 8:19 am
Remember when Republicans were so worked up about Benghazi…
They weren’t worried about 1/2 Million Americans dying of Covid nor attempted take over of our own capitol…
My how things change

Comment by Jan 6th Wednesday, Jun 2, 21 @ 8:27 am
Saw the clip of that Twins pitcher, he was pitching in the last inning against the Sox. He gave up one home run but he only had to face four batters. And he didn’t have to throw many pitches. I can see why he’s entertaining for Twins fans. He goes from heaters to pitches that barely register on a speed gun.

Comment by Levois J Wednesday, Jun 2, 21 @ 8:40 am
The company that manages my retirement fund advertises itself as one that works for people who have no idea how money works, though they’re much more polite than that. I got a letter from them that’s asking me what I want to do about something I don’t understand. I want to call them and remind them this is what they do, not me. But I guess I have to go sit on hold for a while and guess about what to do. My actual plan for the day since I’m killing vacation time was to go to the beach.

Comment by Cheryl44 Wednesday, Jun 2, 21 @ 8:49 am
I heard Sammy Hagar/Van Halen Poundcake on the radio. Sure hope he does that one at the Fair.

Comment by DEE Wednesday, Jun 2, 21 @ 8:52 am
Thinking about putting Plates on the Trailers …

Comment by Red Ketcher Wednesday, Jun 2, 21 @ 8:59 am
What’s on my mind today.

Rich needs to be thanked for all the time and work he puts in on this. I know he also really enjoys it so its not really work, but it’s still work that should be recognized and appreciated.

Comment by TheInvisibleMan Wednesday, Jun 2, 21 @ 9:04 am
What’s on my mind?

Should we go see Nelly at the Sangamon County fair?

Comment by Josh Evans Wednesday, Jun 2, 21 @ 9:27 am
===Rich needs to be thanked===

Nope. Not at all. This is my job.

Comment by Rich Miller Wednesday, Jun 2, 21 @ 9:33 am
Was trying to focus on sleep… Kids have friends over so that fell through pretty quick.

Comment by phenom_Anon Wednesday, Jun 2, 21 @ 9:39 am
We are now seeing why Yermin Mercedes could not get a major league gig prior to this season. He hit .415 for April, .221 for May and .074 in the last seven days. The league figured him out.

Maybe he will figure out how to lay off the high fastball out of the zone. Let’s hope so.

Comment by Friendly Bob Adams Wednesday, Jun 2, 21 @ 9:59 am
White Sox in first place, Bears got a QB, and the Bulls have a seemingly competent front office finally. As for Mercedes, he helped the Sox triage a bit while we pray for Robert’s recovery and a Schwarber-like return of Eloy for the postseason.

Comment by Veil of Ignorance Wednesday, Jun 2, 21 @ 10:33 am
Rich: Thank you for your hard work to cover the end of session. As usual an excellent job. Much appreciated.

Comment by Southsider Wednesday, Jun 2, 21 @ 10:52 am
Mr Rich, your efforts, even though they are your job as you stated, are appreciated.

If I were to be your evaluator I would rate you as exceptional.

Keep up the good work, your work ethic is admirable.

Comment by FormerParatrooper Wednesday, Jun 2, 21 @ 10:57 am
Cutting my grass

Comment by Been There Wednesday, Jun 2, 21 @ 11:09 am
===Rich needs to be thanked===

Nope. Not at all.

I usually agree with Rich, but in this case I must vigorously disagree.

– MrJM

Comment by @misterjayem Wednesday, Jun 2, 21 @ 12:04 pm
Rich, I too disagree.

Thank you for all you’ve done this week and through all of May especially.

The social media links alone… to your “roundup” and “update” posts alone… so many, and so many of your colleagues look to all the hard work you do and point to it so others can get the valued work you have for consumption.

Thank you, Rich.

Comment by Oswego Willy Wednesday, Jun 2, 21 @ 12:10 pm
Wondering why it took MLB so long to name today after Lou Gehrig. Glad they did… ALS research is something we all need to get behind.

Comment by ALS Day Wednesday, Jun 2, 21 @ 1:19 pm
I see that IDOT has a confirmed Secretary of Transportation.

Comment by Huh? Wednesday, Jun 2, 21 @ 1:29 pm
Dear Rich, please bask in the adoration and appreciation of your fans for a few moments. You provide a forum for information missed or ignored by much of the media, with background, contacts and readers from all walks of life, from all over the political spectrum. While we can’t all afford to subscribe, we recognize the depth and breadth of coverage given to “our sorry’s state’s” politics and government, and say “Bravo” to you for surviving another legislative session.

Comment by thisjustinagain Wednesday, Jun 2, 21 @ 1:52 pm
Saw photo of my State Rep. Mike Murphy, in today’s SJ-R. I wasn’t aware he even attended. I’ve heard zippo from him this session.

Comment by BTO2 Wednesday, Jun 2, 21 @ 3:08 pm
I really don’t understand how people can sincerely believe that the only option that we have for powering our society is to burn stuff we dig or pump out of the ground or that renewable energy sources can’t function at night or with minimal winds.

Ever hear of batteries? Or think of the fact that waste electricity can be combined with water and air to create ammonia which can then be burned in a generator to again create electricity?

Comment by Candy Dogood Wednesday, Jun 2, 21 @ 4:11 pm