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posted by Isabel Miller
Thursday, Jul 25, 24 @ 7:40 am

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Last night, I had the most guilty of all my pleasures: demolition derby at the Lake County Fair.

Comment by Proud Papa Bear Thursday, Jul 25, 24 @ 7:55 am
I’m ok, but it seems like some poor coordination between the Governor’s Office and Mayor’s Office is going on regarding this quantum computing announcement.

Comment by Three Dimensional Checkers Thursday, Jul 25, 24 @ 9:14 am
Sleeping with the windows open in July is much appreciated. Not paying ComEd even moreso.

Comment by Friendly Bob Adams Thursday, Jul 25, 24 @ 9:28 am
@BlackWednesday
John Deere called staff for a 7:30 am meeting in Moline yesterday and reportedly announced 1,600 layoffs which is a gut punch to the Quad Cities.

Comment by Killer News Thursday, Jul 25, 24 @ 9:30 am
I think part of the hostility I receive on this site is based on my handle name. I think I am going to retire it, but I need to think of a newer and more clever name. Any suggestions?

Comment by Hannibal Lecter Thursday, Jul 25, 24 @ 9:46 am
@HL - Not sure what you are going for with that nickname but unfortunately there are plenty of infamous Illinoisans to choose from

Comment by hisgirlfriday Thursday, Jul 25, 24 @ 11:24 am
@killer news 9:30 am=== https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DmbXS5zYrFs
John Deere used to be good. Now, not so much.

Comment by Dupage Thursday, Jul 25, 24 @ 11:38 am
Hannibal, pick a pseudo that retains the same initials then go nuts.

Comment by Give Us Barabbas Thursday, Jul 25, 24 @ 1:00 pm
===Any suggestions?===

Fava Beans?

Comment by 47th Ward Thursday, Jul 25, 24 @ 1:04 pm
How bout Hannibal Hamlin for Lincoln’s first veep?

Comment by hisgirlfriday Thursday, Jul 25, 24 @ 1:22 pm
===Any suggestions?===

How about an anagram? You’ve got “Internal Bleach,” “Liberal Enchant,” “A Belch Internal,” “Taller Beach Inn,” and many more.

Comment by Garfield Ridge Guy Thursday, Jul 25, 24 @ 1:23 pm
Sen. Dick Dirbin (D-Illinois) might agree with L.P. Hartley’s famous dictum that “the past is a foreign country.” The senator recently announced that he would not have invited and would not attend (along with Vice President Harris) Israel Prime Minister Netanyahu’s speech to a joint session of Congress, citing the prime minister’s unwillingness “to embrace a two-state solution” to the Palestinian-Israeli empass.
In 1982, Durbin was first elected to the House of Representatives from a central Illinois district, narrowly defeating Rep. Paul Findley. Findley, an eleven-term congressman, was a moderate Republican who was an early critic of U. S. involement in Vietnam. A major theme in Durbin’s campaign was Findley’s support for greater engagement with the Arab states and Palestinians. Pro-Israel groups provided campaign contributions that allowed Durbin to equalize Findley’s incumbency advantage. Clearly, the political winds have changed.

Comment by Only Yesterday Thursday, Jul 25, 24 @ 3:51 pm