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posted by Rich Miller
Monday, Nov 8, 21 @ 9:51 am

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Feel so lucky to have a few more clear days well above freezing. Have a wee bit more outdoor door trim to finish repainting and will save the warmest part of today for that.

Comment by yinn Monday, Nov 8, 21 @ 9:57 am
So the Springfield teacher who refused vaccine/testing and got put on unpaid leave finally admitted she was vaccinated last summer.

Comment by Grimlock Monday, Nov 8, 21 @ 10:03 am
Woke RINO Adam Kinzinger saved the failing communist Biden agenda by passing the infrastructure bill (or something like that). We may be seeing a lot of this in the 2022 election season.

But seriously, big thanks to Rep. Kinzinger for helping pass the bill. It will be great for communities all across Illinois and America, especially with our own capital bill.

Comment by Grandson of Man Monday, Nov 8, 21 @ 10:04 am
Structured roll calls are both art and science.

Comment by Oswego Willy Monday, Nov 8, 21 @ 10:08 am
A case filed in Kane County to find the Pritzker Consolidation of investments for Downstate Public Safety unconstitutional is up this week.

Comment by Back to the Future Monday, Nov 8, 21 @ 10:15 am
The news about Scottie Pippen’s new book suggests that he’s still sitting on the bench with 1.8 seconds on the clock.

Comment by Friendly Bob Adams Monday, Nov 8, 21 @ 10:24 am
=As impressive as doing the right thing is, I still fail to understand his intended audience=

Centrist Republicans and Independents. If he’s serious about taking on the MAGA movement that’s his audience and his vote was likely intentional in that regard.

Comment by Pundent Monday, Nov 8, 21 @ 10:25 am
@Grimlock: I saw that. She was vaccinated on June 29 and July 19–before the mandate. I’m thoroughly confused, so what was all that whining about being anti-vax the last couple months?

Comment by Steve Rogers Monday, Nov 8, 21 @ 10:27 am
Someone shot a Bensenville police officer over the weekend. Fortunately he is being held in DuPage county without bond where he will probably be for a long, long time.

Comment by DuPage Monday, Nov 8, 21 @ 10:31 am
===So the Springfield teacher who refused vaccine/testing and got put on unpaid leave finally admitted she was vaccinated last summer.===

Answers the antivaxxer question as to “why aren’t all my friends getting sick?”

Comment by Jibba Monday, Nov 8, 21 @ 11:23 am
On a much less serious note, but I have to vent, last night’s Simpsons was, in the words of Comic Book Guy: Worst. Episode. Ever. If I wanted to see mindless blood and gore I’d watch a Quentin Tarentino flick. People have been saying the Simpsons have been running out of ideas and going downhill. If that’s the kind of stuff they’re going to be doing and the way the Bear’s season is going there’s no reason in the world to watch Fox at all.

Comment by West Side the Best Side Monday, Nov 8, 21 @ 11:39 am
Cardinals have five gold-glovers.

Comment by up2now Monday, Nov 8, 21 @ 11:41 am
On Sunday, Blackhawks get win in interim coach Derik King’s first game as head coach. Lukas Reichel, hawks first round pick, gets hat trick for Rockford. Some small glimmers of hope for better days.

Comment by obiter dictum Monday, Nov 8, 21 @ 11:42 am
West Side, I was confused by it. I was also confused by the SNL clown sketch. I’m starting to think it’s just me.

Comment by Original Rambler Monday, Nov 8, 21 @ 12:11 pm
Im starting to believe the anti mask crowd has some legs. 109,000 at a football gamee. Elbow to elbow. I dont care if its outdoors or not. Thats ridiculous.

Comment by Blue Dog Monday, Nov 8, 21 @ 12:13 pm
===I dont care if its outdoors or not===

Outdoor events have not had much of an impact.

Comment by Rich Miller Monday, Nov 8, 21 @ 12:14 pm
===So the Springfield teacher who refused vaccine/testing and got put on unpaid leave finally admitted she was vaccinated last summer.===

I would like her to be required reimburse the school district for all legal fees, substitute teacher salaries, and other costs resulting from this little game she played. What a sham and a shame.

Comment by Observation Monday, Nov 8, 21 @ 12:19 pm
Tonight Ben Roethlisberger is likely to become a new member of the Bears ownership group. Along with Rodgers and Brady (and Favre as owner emeritus).

Comment by NonAFSCMEStateEmployeeFromChatham Monday, Nov 8, 21 @ 2:56 pm
@West Side
I tell my students, “I’m so old, I remember when The Simpsons was funny.”

Comment by Proud Papa Bear Monday, Nov 8, 21 @ 5:11 pm
Bears well on their way to 3-6. Down 14-0 in 2Q.

Comment by NonAFSCMEStateEmployeeFromChatham Monday, Nov 8, 21 @ 8:12 pm