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posted by Rich Miller
Thursday, May 21, 09 @ 11:10 am

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And the trophy for the most corrupt pols in the statehouse goes to….

Comment by scoot Thursday, May 21, 09 @ 11:13 am
Also part of the bill was creating a ‘State Video Poker Champion’ which will have the person who spends the most on video poker a trophy and some free drink tickets.

Comment by OneMan Thursday, May 21, 09 @ 11:16 am
Well, at least we got the trophy back from Blago

Comment by InParis Thursday, May 21, 09 @ 11:16 am
Fresh off their softball victory, senators take a collection to buy a trophy for the winner of the “My Husband Used To Be Governor, Get Me Out of Here!” fantasy tv show.

Comment by Vote Quimby! Thursday, May 21, 09 @ 11:17 am
“But let’s give credit where it’s due — the public was a well-coached team, very tenacious oponnent, and we’re lucky to have come out on top.”

Comment by lake county democrat Thursday, May 21, 09 @ 11:20 am
Revenge of the Geeks 4: Stealing the Jock’s Trophy

Comment by VanillaMan Thursday, May 21, 09 @ 11:20 am
With all well in the budget process Senators party at the Capitol.

Comment by Dan S, a Voter and Cubs Fan Thursday, May 21, 09 @ 11:24 am
A group of “maverick” state senators thumb their noses at the reform commission’s recommendation that bans legislators from smiling and/or laughing while inside the capitol building.

Comment by The Doc Thursday, May 21, 09 @ 11:34 am
“For the kingdom, the power, and the glory are yours, forever and ever, O mitey president!”

Comment by frost Thursday, May 21, 09 @ 11:37 am
“Eliminating Blagojevich” or “Eliminating Corruption” trophy.
One in the same!
Congratulations!

Comment by HGW XX/7 Thursday, May 21, 09 @ 11:37 am
And the national ‘Low Tax State’ award goes to…Illinois!

Comment by Leroy Thursday, May 21, 09 @ 11:38 am
to the tune of michael jackson+paul mccartney’s “the girl is mine”:

hendon: “the trophy is mine (mine mine!)”

cullerton: “yes it’s mine! (mine mine!)”

hendon: (preferably wearing spandex, singing about three octaves higher than any man should be singing) “don’t waste your ti-iiime! because the doggone trophy is mine!”

Comment by frost Thursday, May 21, 09 @ 11:38 am
Presentation of the honorary Presidential Paperweight

Comment by Obamarama Thursday, May 21, 09 @ 11:40 am
Sorry Emil, but we got this from the Citizens for Honest Government for getting you to retire.

Comment by If It Walks Like a Duck... Thursday, May 21, 09 @ 11:41 am
Jones: “I am passing the State Senate President trophy to you” as Cullerton grabs with all his might “I will gladly take over!” “It’s mine all mine!”

Comment by Third Generation Chicago Native Thursday, May 21, 09 @ 11:51 am
Sen. Hendon wins the Senate’s annual award for wearing the strangest ties.

Comment by Rich Miller Thursday, May 21, 09 @ 12:26 pm
The ashes of Sen. Paul Simon are heard rolling around in a very tacky urn.

Comment by Makesmeralph Thursday, May 21, 09 @ 12:38 pm
State Sen. Rickey Hendon, D-Best Side, receives the Sierra Club’s “Tree Hugger of the Year” award for his tireless efforts to halt the senseless documentation of how cronies in his district spend state grants.

“Paper leaves trails and some areas are best left untouched by trails,” Hendon said. “You never know where they might lead.”

Comment by wordslinger Thursday, May 21, 09 @ 12:43 pm
Emil Jones took the prize away from Sen. Hendon for strange tie of the day.

Comment by Third Generation Chicago Native Thursday, May 21, 09 @ 12:52 pm
prematurely holding up the prize for the White Sox getting Jake Peavy.

Comment by Amy Thursday, May 21, 09 @ 1:01 pm
Did the House / Senate softball game end up in a tie?

Comment by Stones Thursday, May 21, 09 @ 1:15 pm
We’ve got this thing, and it’s bleeping golden…

Comment by Anonymous Coward Thursday, May 21, 09 @ 1:18 pm
I’m still laughing at Lake County Democrat’s post.

Comment by Independent Thursday, May 21, 09 @ 1:26 pm
Legislators do some heavy lifting in Springfield for a change.

Comment by Anon Thursday, May 21, 09 @ 1:31 pm
Cullerton to Hendon: I’m shocked that you don’t have a gold suit and shoes on to match the trophy.

Comment by Anonymous Thursday, May 21, 09 @ 1:37 pm
Hey! Hey! We raised five taxes, issued huge new debt, funded the mob, funded the Bill Cellini road-builders, and still haven’t touched the $11 billion deficit! Aren’t we great!

Comment by Legaleagle Thursday, May 21, 09 @ 2:01 pm
Okay Rickey you can let go now…Rickey…Rickey, let go…Rickey…

Comment by Commonsense in Illinois Thursday, May 21, 09 @ 2:11 pm
Lets put it on ebay!!!!

Comment by Boscobud Thursday, May 21, 09 @ 2:18 pm
The Senate celebrate’s winning the trophy before winning the actual game.

Comment by ahoy Thursday, May 21, 09 @ 3:18 pm
(Sen. Hendon breaks wind…)

Comment by Caption Thursday, May 21, 09 @ 3:36 pm
The first place Tball team poses with their trophy after thanking mom for telling them they were so special, special, special….

Comment by Belle Thursday, May 21, 09 @ 3:51 pm
Ricky, how much is in the budget for trophies and did you sponsor the bill?

Comment by Sue Thursday, May 21, 09 @ 5:47 pm
Wow. Let’s bowl in a league next.

Comment by Anon Thursday, May 21, 09 @ 6:59 pm
Legislators enjoy a moment of levity with “World’s Greatest Governor - Rod Blagojevich” trophy found by Pat Quinn upon moving into the governor’s mansion.

Comment by ahem Thursday, May 21, 09 @ 7:26 pm
My caption:

“He he he, I paid no taxes and got free shipping at eBay!”

Comment by Emily Booth Thursday, May 21, 09 @ 7:36 pm
Viverito: “I’m ready to swallow it whole right now!”

Comment by David Starrett Thursday, May 21, 09 @ 8:43 pm