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* Speaker Welch visited Brookfield Zoo…

posted by Rich Miller
Monday, Jun 28, 21 @ 12:04 pm

Comments

Wallaby darned — they both look very hoppy.

– MrJM

Comment by @misterjayem Monday, Jun 28, 21 @ 12:08 pm
A hopping good time was had by all

Comment by Oswego Willy Monday, Jun 28, 21 @ 12:08 pm
“It’s the closest we got to a donkey these days…”

Comment by Oswego Willy Monday, Jun 28, 21 @ 12:14 pm
“Easier than herding cats… “

Comment by Oswego Willy Monday, Jun 28, 21 @ 12:16 pm
Be nice to them, smile, give em a treat and they like you. Just like the mushrooms.

Comment by Give Me A Break Monday, Jun 28, 21 @ 12:19 pm
Betcha Madigan never did this.
Kangaroo ” Oh, he was here all the time. Brought me apples”

Comment by Bruce( no not him) Monday, Jun 28, 21 @ 12:20 pm
Great photo. It reminds me of that cute one of Mike Madigan with the koala bear.

Comment by 47th Ward Monday, Jun 28, 21 @ 12:21 pm
“Show business; Never work with kids, animals, and legislators… “

Comment by Oswego Willy Monday, Jun 28, 21 @ 12:23 pm
“Between me and the kangaroo lies the boundary between the new 2nd and 21st districts”

Comment by EssentialStateEmployeeFromChatham Monday, Jun 28, 21 @ 12:24 pm
No caption, just good to see Speaker Welch using social media to encourage folks to get out and enjoy what Illinois has to offer - like Brookfield Zoo. He did a similarly exemplary job during the pandemic to lead the way on staying safe. Respect for how he uses technology to be a leader.

Comment by phocion Monday, Jun 28, 21 @ 12:32 pm
“Next, a python, named Squeezy”

Comment by Oswego Willy Monday, Jun 28, 21 @ 12:38 pm
Adorable

Comment by JR Monday, Jun 28, 21 @ 1:08 pm
A pocket of support in the animal kingdom

Comment by SAP Monday, Jun 28, 21 @ 1:09 pm
Mr. Speaker your shoe game needs an upgrade - should be wearing “Roos” the original shoe with a pocket.

Comment by Cool Papa Bell Monday, Jun 28, 21 @ 1:12 pm
“You look more excited to see me than the GOP members I pose with on here.”

Comment by Boone's is Back Monday, Jun 28, 21 @ 1:18 pm
“I’ll see you in court.”

Comment by We've never had one before Monday, Jun 28, 21 @ 1:24 pm
Brookfield is the best of the best.

Comment by CubsFan16 Monday, Jun 28, 21 @ 1:35 pm
Have any extra funding in your pouch?

Comment by Sir Reel Monday, Jun 28, 21 @ 1:36 pm
Needs garlic.

Comment by Medvale School for the Gifted. Monday, Jun 28, 21 @ 1:52 pm
Kangaroo: “Pat Quinn was just here. He left a petition in my pouch for me to sign.”

Comment by Streator Curmudgeon Monday, Jun 28, 21 @ 2:02 pm
Kangaroo: “I’ve seen that gerrymandered map. My relatives back home are now Illinoisans.”

Comment by Streator Curmudgeon Monday, Jun 28, 21 @ 2:03 pm
That’s all the steps you have on your Fitbit? I’ve had more hops than that today.

Comment by Res Melius Monday, Jun 28, 21 @ 2:34 pm
I’ve been hopping all around the State getting to know people. Him? Yeah the new Speaker is doing the same thing.

Comment by ddp76 Monday, Jun 28, 21 @ 3:30 pm
==Kangaroo: “Pat Quinn was just here. He left a petition in my pouch for me to sign.”==

“He had just completed his Sunday afternoon press conference to announce the dedication of Brookfield’s new Python habitant, complete with an appearance by a real live Squeezy.”

Comment by EssentialStateEmployeeFromChatham Monday, Jun 28, 21 @ 3:44 pm
“Psssst, Mr. Speaker, it’s me, Bruce. How do you like my latest costume?”

Comment by don the legend Monday, Jun 28, 21 @ 4:03 pm
Might as well jump?

Comment by Dotnonymous Monday, Jun 28, 21 @ 4:35 pm
The Speaker explaining how his maps are fair despite the fact that the kangaroo will no longer represent Australia and the district will now move south to Antarctica, a region formerly represented by penguins.

Comment by 4 percent Monday, Jun 28, 21 @ 4:57 pm
First “husting” of the 22 election

Comment by FDR Democrat Monday, Jun 28, 21 @ 5:02 pm
===a region formerly represented by penguins.===

Looks like he briefed the penguins, too https://www.instagram.com/p/CQpP8dZn3vT/

Comment by Rich Miller Monday, Jun 28, 21 @ 5:03 pm