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What’s up by you?

posted by Rich Miller
Wednesday, Apr 23, 25 @ 7:38 am

Wow. Haven’t heard this one since high school/college.

Comment by TinyDancer(FKASue) Wednesday, Apr 23, 25 @ 9:38 am
Congress is in recess right now and LaHood is spending his week off running from his constituents’ questions about cuts to Medicaid…

https://www.wglt.org/local-news/2025-04-21/protesters-in-normal-urge-congressman-darin-lahood-to-protect-medicaid-funding

and dodging educators and parents about cuts to education funding…

https://www.25newsnow.com/2025/04/23/trump-policies-dominate-peoria-town-hall-with-rep-sorensen/

Good thing Congressman Eric Sorensen stopped LaHood’s district to answer questions.

Comment by John Candy and Nuts Wednesday, Apr 23, 25 @ 10:10 am
Durbin’s not running.

https://chicago.suntimes.com/politics/senator-dick-durbin-reelection

– MrJM

Comment by @misterjayem Wednesday, Apr 23, 25 @ 10:19 am
At last…

Comment by hisgirlfriday Wednesday, Apr 23, 25 @ 10:23 am
When is the House V Senate softball game? It’s gotta be within the next week or two…

Comment by Matty Wednesday, Apr 23, 25 @ 10:46 am
Went to Opening Day at the being resurrected Fairmount Park Racetrack yesterday afternoon. Big crowd . Appears the New Ownership with Casino Added is going to make it work . Good to see progress.

Comment by Red Ketcher Wednesday, Apr 23, 25 @ 12:32 pm