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* Two candidates for 7th District Democratic State Central Committeeman met on neutral turf yesterday…
It was an honor to join Senate President Don Harmon for a joint presentation on leadership today at the annual Edgar Fellows gathering in Champaign. This bi-partisan group of leaders is a great cohort, and they will be a big part of the Edgar Fellows legacy in the years ahead. pic.twitter.com/cnLzv8TLgb
— Speaker Emanuel “Chris” Welch (@SpeakerWelchIL) August 6, 2025
Computer, zoom in…
posted by Rich Miller
Thursday, Aug 7, 25 @ 9:05 am
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Comment by Northsider Thursday, Aug 7, 25 @ 9:09 am
“You want a summer session for *what*?”
Comment by StarLineChicago Thursday, Aug 7, 25 @ 9:11 am
“Are those boos I hear? I recognize some of those people booing both of us, they’re some of my employees.”
Comment by Leatherneck Thursday, Aug 7, 25 @ 9:11 am
Unnamed Illinois Legislative Staff Association member asking this question during Q&A:
“If Jim Edgar was still Governor would he have been in favor of legislative staff unionization?”
Comment by Leatherneck Thursday, Aug 7, 25 @ 9:13 am
“None of these candidates have been endorsed by the Illinois Legislative Staff Association.”
Comment by Leatherneck Thursday, Aug 7, 25 @ 9:14 am
“Sorry, Nikki, but we’re going to redraw the 7th District down to Chambana to include this wonderful campus. But we can give you some of Peoria, including the neighborhood you grew up in, instead.”
Comment by Leatherneck Thursday, Aug 7, 25 @ 9:17 am
“Did you all know that Abraham Lincoln used to serve in the 7th CD? For two years that is?” (30th Congress, 1847-49).
Comment by Leatherneck Thursday, Aug 7, 25 @ 9:19 am
Both Legislative Leaders and a former Governor all in the same room and nobody is headed for jail = progress . . . .
Comment by Really? Thursday, Aug 7, 25 @ 9:22 am
Conrad Bain and Todd Bridges impersonators entertain “Differ’nt Strokes” fans at Illinois Comic Con event.
Comment by Whatcha Talking Bout? Thursday, Aug 7, 25 @ 9:40 am
=“Did you all know that Abraham Lincoln used to serve in the 7th CD? For two years that is?”=
Unidentified ILSA staffer in audience: “Do you both agree or disagree that if Abraham Lincoln was still alive today, that he would believe in the value of a fair day’s pay and a fair contract for a fair day’s work?”
Comment by Leatherneck Thursday, Aug 7, 25 @ 9:41 am
I would shave my horse shoe too If I could look as cool as Chris.
Comment by Frumpy White Guy Thursday, Aug 7, 25 @ 9:45 am
Legislative leaders acknowledge their attempts to outlaw banal comments on Capitol Fax might not work.
Comment by Pundent Thursday, Aug 7, 25 @ 9:49 am
“Yes, it’s 90 degrees out with 80 percent humidity and I am wearing a three-piece suit. What’s your point?”
Comment by Streator Curmudgeon Thursday, Aug 7, 25 @ 10:20 am
“No, I have not heard of a similar organization called ‘Buddies O’ Bruce Rauner.’”
Comment by Streator Curmudgeon Thursday, Aug 7, 25 @ 10:22 am
“Rich, I’m surprised that somebody who has covered the State House as long as you have didn’t know we submit ALL important legislation for review by a kindergarten class.”
Comment by Streator Curmudgeon Thursday, Aug 7, 25 @ 10:41 am
The Edgar Fellows host a coupla Madigan Fellows.
Comment by Berry Picker Thursday, Aug 7, 25 @ 11:00 am
“My opinion of Sydney Sweeney is irrelevant. Let’s try to keep this Illinois-centric, please.”
Comment by Streator Curmudgeon Thursday, Aug 7, 25 @ 11:01 am