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* Republican state Sen. Kirk Dillard, Gov. Pat Quinn and Illinois Manufacturers’ Association CEO Greg Baise pose for a photo on Baise’s birthday…
Winner gets a free lunch special with a drink at either Springfield location of Hickory River Smokehouse. The restaurants are owned by our old friend Mike Madigan. No, not that Mike Madigan, the good Mike Madigan.
…Adding… Baise just said he’d pay for the winner’s drinks. Carry on…
posted by Rich Miller
Thursday, Apr 14, 11 @ 9:20 am
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The Trans-Fats Ban bill is a non-starter at the governor’s office.
Comment by Solomon Thursday, Apr 14, 11 @ 9:24 am
Looks like the guys on the ends may have had a couple too many free lunches already…
Comment by Anonymous Thursday, Apr 14, 11 @ 9:25 am
Dillard & Baise:
Take thh @#*^% picture…………..we’re tired of holding our stomachs!!!
Comment by South of I-80 Thursday, Apr 14, 11 @ 9:27 am
Casting call for the Farley brothers new Three Stooges movie.
Comment by Anonymous Thursday, Apr 14, 11 @ 9:28 am
“I’m a lumberjack, and I’m OK . . .”
Comment by Pat Robertson Thursday, Apr 14, 11 @ 9:28 am
With these guys on either side I can finally look skinny!
Comment by Plutocrat03 Thursday, Apr 14, 11 @ 9:31 am
Ya do the hokey pokey and you stick your belly out-that’s what it’s all about.
Comment by Phineas J. Whoopee Thursday, Apr 14, 11 @ 9:34 am
Happy Birthday Greg!
Comment by 4 percent Thursday, Apr 14, 11 @ 9:34 am
The question of if it is better to have gray hair or no hair remains unanswered.
Comment by OneMan Thursday, Apr 14, 11 @ 9:37 am
Quinn: 20 years ago, who would’ve thunk that I’d be governor and these two would be also-rans?
Comment by Rich Miller Thursday, Apr 14, 11 @ 9:38 am
The three finalists for the State of Illinois entry in the 2012 Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade!
Comment by wordslinger Thursday, Apr 14, 11 @ 9:42 am
We just got done with the family pack at Hickory River. Does it make our belly’s look big???
Comment by He Makes Ryan Look Like a Saint Thursday, Apr 14, 11 @ 9:42 am
Quinn: Vulcan-death grip in 3…2…1…
Comment by bdrlgion Thursday, Apr 14, 11 @ 9:44 am
Area Man Tests Capabilities of Camera Phone Wide Angle Lens
Comment by 10th Voter Thursday, Apr 14, 11 @ 9:44 am
Quinn poses for some photos after his “Black is Slimming” seminar.
Comment by just sayin' Thursday, Apr 14, 11 @ 9:46 am
“Let me have men about me that are fat;
Sleek-headed men and such as sleep o’ nights;
Yond’ Quinn has a lean and hungry look;
He thinks too much: such men are dangerous.” - Julius Caesar
Comment by Pleading the Fifth Thursday, Apr 14, 11 @ 9:47 am
Skinny ties make a comeback…oh wait, those aren’t skinny ties!
Comment by Vote Quimby! Thursday, Apr 14, 11 @ 9:47 am
Illinois’ undefeated team poses for a quick photo on the way to the Mister Funny Tummies National Championship.
Comment by viorst fan Thursday, Apr 14, 11 @ 9:50 am
Greg, without you I wouldn’t be Governor! Kirk, to err is human, to forgive, divine. Now, how did you lose the primary again?
Comment by walter sobchak Thursday, Apr 14, 11 @ 9:50 am
Quinn to Dillard: I’ll get the chair warm for you, since birthday boy (nods at Baise) has me polling at 31 percent favorable.
Comment by unspun Thursday, Apr 14, 11 @ 9:51 am
Like Hickory River, with these three it’s all about pork.
Comment by Anonymous Thursday, Apr 14, 11 @ 9:54 am
Governor Quinn signs up two volunteers for Illinois Men’s Health Week to demonstrate the risks of a big belly, including heart attack, cancer, and dementia.
Comment by Knee Jerk Thursday, Apr 14, 11 @ 9:55 am
Why have a six pack when you can have a keg
Comment by persnickety Thursday, Apr 14, 11 @ 9:56 am
Hi, I’m Larry, this is my brother Darryl, and this is my other brother Darryl.
Comment by What planet is he from again? Thursday, Apr 14, 11 @ 9:57 am
Yet again Pat Quinn illustrates his hatred of Phil Collins ‘No Jacket Required’ album.
Comment by OneMan Thursday, Apr 14, 11 @ 10:00 am
Starch those chef’s toques, we’re practicing our giggles.
Comment by Way Way Down Here Thursday, Apr 14, 11 @ 10:02 am
Three guys that could close games for the White Sox better than the current junk that comes from the bullpen.
Comment by Davey Boy Smithe Thursday, Apr 14, 11 @ 10:02 am
This will be a great Before picture!
Comment by Nuance Thursday, Apr 14, 11 @ 10:02 am
Do you think he forgot the memo about wearing a white shirt?
Comment by Frankie G Thursday, Apr 14, 11 @ 10:02 am
Quinn - “Fellas, the sport coat is underrated, until it comes picture time …”
Comment by Oswego Willy Thursday, Apr 14, 11 @ 10:04 am
Dillard “This isn’t going to be used in a TV ad, is it? Barack just asked me to asy a few words once and… well… you know that turned out.”
Comment by Oswego Willy Thursday, Apr 14, 11 @ 10:06 am
One of these men is not a hair club for men client.
Comment by OneMan Thursday, Apr 14, 11 @ 10:07 am
Stressed spelled backwards is desserts. Coincidence? I think not!
Comment by downhereforyears Thursday, Apr 14, 11 @ 10:08 am
Quinn: “And the Super 8 furnishes ironing boards in each room too.”
Comment by vole Thursday, Apr 14, 11 @ 10:10 am
Republicans are so slimming
Comment by Phineas J. Whoopee Thursday, Apr 14, 11 @ 10:13 am
CBS announces the new cast for it’s hit show Two and a half Men.
Comment by Rod's Hair Thursday, Apr 14, 11 @ 10:14 am
“Whoa, fellas, that’s plenty — better remove those air hoses now.”
Comment by wordslinger Thursday, Apr 14, 11 @ 10:16 am
Quinn: See … I can cooperate with others … now everybody smile !
Comment by Retired Non-Union Guy Thursday, Apr 14, 11 @ 10:16 am
In a national press release today Weight Watchers has announced it’s new spokesmen for the WW for Men program. They start Monday…
Comment by Penny Thursday, Apr 14, 11 @ 10:17 am
Looks like they’ve all “taken the Cannoli” a few too many times.
Comment by @ all Thursday, Apr 14, 11 @ 10:17 am
Who says the power tie is a dead concept?
Comment by Aldyth Thursday, Apr 14, 11 @ 10:18 am
See No Evil, Hear No Evil, EVIL
Comment by Anon Thursday, Apr 14, 11 @ 10:18 am
Quinn, “Ok, now let’s say … Thank You Bill Brady!”
Comment by Oswego Willy Thursday, Apr 14, 11 @ 10:19 am
Marking a breakthrough advance in medical science at University of Chicago hospitals, Gov. Quinn greets the first two patients to successfully undergo gravy transfusions.
Comment by wordslinger Thursday, Apr 14, 11 @ 10:20 am
Q - Sheila Simon brought 300 votes to the ticket. Doesn’t seem like much, does it?
Comment by Joe from Joliet Thursday, Apr 14, 11 @ 10:21 am
Fortunately the men were saved from a 30 minute rambling speech about the history of the sports coat when a kitty walked by.
Comment by OneMan Thursday, Apr 14, 11 @ 10:25 am
Capt Fax must be still be full of silly sauce if he is publicly picking “Good Mike Madigan” Very short sighted
Meanwhile the caption……
Three Amigos Emerge from the Hickory River Human Inflation Machine. Apparently a broken insertion valve caused an inflation failure on the middle Amigo….All later adjourned to the Pork Pit to toast the defeat of NoTaxBill.
Comment by CircularFiringSquad Thursday, Apr 14, 11 @ 10:26 am
One of these things is not like the other….
Comment by Wife of 1 Thursday, Apr 14, 11 @ 10:27 am
Where’s Richard Simmons when you need him?
Comment by 49er Thursday, Apr 14, 11 @ 10:40 am
Not a caption, just an observation: Pat Quinn is finally wearing a tie other than the purple striped one! I didn’t know he had any others.
Comment by Anonymous ZZZ Thursday, Apr 14, 11 @ 10:42 am
Our next project is torte reform.
Comment by Anonymous Thursday, Apr 14, 11 @ 10:42 am
Two guys with guts and one guy with not guts.
Comment by Old Milwaukee Thursday, Apr 14, 11 @ 10:52 am
That’s “no guts”.
Comment by Old Milwaukee Thursday, Apr 14, 11 @ 10:53 am
THE CHALLENGE
“The Springfield Biggest Looser”
CONTEST
PAC - You are not alone committee. $20.00
Weigh In: Saputo’s 5/1/11 801 E. Monroe 6:00 P.M.
DEATH BE NOT PROUD!! Madigan need not attend!
Comment by Just Me Thursday, Apr 14, 11 @ 10:56 am
The sales team at Men’s Wearhouse wraps up a good meeting.
Comment by zatoichi Thursday, Apr 14, 11 @ 11:02 am
My name’s Larry. This is my brother Darryl. This is my other brother Darryl.
Comment by NormalRedefined Thursday, Apr 14, 11 @ 11:06 am
Quinn: “I look forward to implementing that bill banning transfat in Illinois Restaurants as soon as possible…for these guyses’ sake!”
Comment by Listening In Thursday, Apr 14, 11 @ 11:11 am
Quinn: You’ve seen my refrigerator.
or
Quinn: This is why I’m still a Springfield outsider. Look what happens when you eat here.
Comment by Anonymous Thursday, Apr 14, 11 @ 11:17 am
Here in Illinois, we’ll show you there’s more than one way to tighten our belts.
Comment by Small Town Liberal Thursday, Apr 14, 11 @ 11:34 am
Three would-be-actors in casting call line for the new “Grumpy Old Men” sequel all demonstrate their strained smiles for the casting director.
Comment by Jake From Elwood Thursday, Apr 14, 11 @ 11:38 am
I looked in the dictionary, and there was this picture under the definition of “fatcats.”
Comment by Anonymous Thursday, Apr 14, 11 @ 11:39 am
“Health clubs! We don’t need no stinkin’ health Clubs.”
Comment by Anon III Thursday, Apr 14, 11 @ 11:42 am
Walker/Thompson Era folk trio The BellyAchers reunite for the 35th anniversary of their eight-track tape “Whistlin’ In the Wind”
Comment by T. Patrick Thursday, Apr 14, 11 @ 11:43 am
We all agree that the Horseshoe should be the State sandwich.
Comment by Tom Joad Thursday, Apr 14, 11 @ 11:47 am
Yellow ties and dark suits are so slimming.
Comment by Anonymous Thursday, Apr 14, 11 @ 11:51 am
Pat Quinn says: “Fellas, winning in politics is not about being perfect, it’s simply about looking better than the other guy.”
Comment by Statewide Thursday, Apr 14, 11 @ 11:54 am
Springfield: Where young reformers can come and be transformed.
or:
Springfield: Before and After
(Rich, please insert “before” photo.)
Comment by Anonymous Thursday, Apr 14, 11 @ 11:54 am
They say there is someone for everyone. The Lucky Wife’s club.
Comment by Anonymous Thursday, Apr 14, 11 @ 11:55 am
“I’m not fat, just big boned or boned”
Comment by Anonymous Thursday, Apr 14, 11 @ 11:56 am
“What trough?”
or
PQ - “I finally caught the two guys who were responsible for the condition of my fridge when that picture was taken that Miller posted a while back.”
Comment by Irish Thursday, Apr 14, 11 @ 11:58 am
Gov. Pat Quinn shows how his tax increase will “take the coats off” of the Republicans and Big Business.
Comment by Pot calling kettle Thursday, Apr 14, 11 @ 11:59 am
Ask not what you can do for your country, ask for breakfast, lunch and dinner with drinks.
Comment by Anonymous Thursday, Apr 14, 11 @ 12:00 pm
Who says Illinois is bad for business? In Illinois, Democrats and Republicans are all on the same team!
Comment by Anonymous Thursday, Apr 14, 11 @ 12:01 pm
Blue Ribbon winners at the illinois Pork Producers Annual Dinner
Comment by Irish Thursday, Apr 14, 11 @ 12:05 pm
Testifying on behalf of Workers Comp and making a claim.
Comment by Anonymous Thursday, Apr 14, 11 @ 12:24 pm
Baise - “Hey Kirk, if we can get Quinn to wear the dark coat the contrast will let us claim this was Photoshopped later!”
Comment by BigDoggie Thursday, Apr 14, 11 @ 12:48 pm
How many politicians does it take to screw in a lightbulb? We now know…
Comment by Anonymous Thursday, Apr 14, 11 @ 1:14 pm
- Anonymous - Thursday, Apr 14, 11 @ 1:14 pm:
How many politicians does it take to screw in a lightbulb? We now know…
Was me
Comment by Cincinnatus Thursday, Apr 14, 11 @ 1:19 pm
PQ ” And I am supposed to cut the fat?”!!!!!
(Tried to bold the I but didn’t know how) lol
Comment by Irish Thursday, Apr 14, 11 @ 1:35 pm
Il announces the formation of a new SUMO team, and quickly challenges Governor Walker to a IL v WISC grudge match.
Comment by Ghost Thursday, Apr 14, 11 @ 1:42 pm
I just want to know who won the bet on which one could grin and hold their breath the longest.
Comment by OldSmoky2 Thursday, Apr 14, 11 @ 1:46 pm
Ghost - I think it’s Gov. Christie who does the sumo wrestling, not Gov. Walker.
Comment by Anonymous Thursday, Apr 14, 11 @ 1:48 pm
Thats why I picked Walker :>
Comment by Ghost Thursday, Apr 14, 11 @ 1:58 pm
“The Good, The Bad and the Ugly, an Interchangeable Trio.”
Comment by downstate hack Thursday, Apr 14, 11 @ 2:01 pm
These three may have moved slow, but it was only because these three didn’t have to move for anybody.
Comment by Small Town Liberal Thursday, Apr 14, 11 @ 2:19 pm
Every girl crazy bout a sharp dressed man.
Comment by Bemused Thursday, Apr 14, 11 @ 2:22 pm
Dillard is thinking “This is SO gonna cost me…”
Baise is thinking “This is SO gonna cost him…”
Quinn is thinking “I’m SO getting re-elected”
Comment by Anonymous Thursday, Apr 14, 11 @ 2:24 pm
Baise: I can’t believe I’m spending my birthday eating pizza with these two clowns. I mean, seriously, Pat Quinn? I still can’t believe he’s governor. Jeez, I still can’t believe he beat me 20 years ago. Dillard? Jim Edgar’s chief of staff? Hey, I was on a real governor’s staff. I really think I need another therapy session. I wonder if I could just call doctor tonight. Nah, that didn’t work the last time, after Madigan told me my workers’ comp bill was dead during dinner and I couldn’t even finish my salad. McClain ate my ravioli, the jerk. I could’ve taken that home with me for later. He knows how much I love cold ravioli for breakfast. Oh, man, there goes Cross. I hope he doesn’t see me. He’s having a fundraiser and didn’t invite me again. Like I’d go. I’m definitely leaving for Florida next week. Gotta put that mayor’s race outta my mind. McClain says he’s sending this photo to Miller, so he ain’t invited. No way. Never. OK, just smile and hold your breath. This nightmare of a birthday will all be over soon. Think of your happy word. RAVIOLI!
Comment by Rich Miller Thursday, Apr 14, 11 @ 2:25 pm
The Gov uses a secret ninja death grip and gets some cooperation.
Comment by zatoichi Thursday, Apr 14, 11 @ 2:27 pm
Dillard: That was weird how the governor ran his hand all the way up my back before putting it on my shoulder. I’m not sure how I should react to that. Better just smile and ignore it.
Comment by Rich Miller Thursday, Apr 14, 11 @ 2:35 pm
Quinn: Everybody in, nobody out. Lincoln. The mighty Mississippi. We all want to get to Heaven. Soybeans. Ford expansion. Everybody will take a haircut. Jobs. Everybody in, nobody out. Lincoln. The mighty Mississippi. We all want to get to Heaven. Soybeans. Ford expansion. Everybody will take a haircut. Jobs. Everybody in, nobody out. Lincoln. The mighty Mississippi. We all want to get to Heaven. Soybeans. Ford expansion. Everybody will take a haircut. Jobs. Everybody in, nobody out. Lincoln. The mighty Mississippi. We all want to get to Heaven. Soybeans. Ford expansion. Everybody will take a haircut. Jobs. Everybody in, nobody out. Lincoln. The mighty Mississippi. We all want to get to Heaven. Soybeans. Ford expansion. Everybody will take a haircut. Jobs. Everybody in, nobody out. Lincoln. The mighty Mississippi. We all want to get to Heaven. Soybeans. Ford expansion. Everybody will take a haircut. Jobs.
Comment by Rich Miller Thursday, Apr 14, 11 @ 2:39 pm
“Friends in low places”
Comment by Anonymous Thursday, Apr 14, 11 @ 3:07 pm
Quinn, Dillard and Baise all pose for a celebration photo showing poll results that claim Illinois residents support Quinn and Dillard wishing Baise a happy birthday at 64% clip.
Comment by Kunu Thursday, Apr 14, 11 @ 3:08 pm
Give me some men who are stout-hearted men,
Who will fight, for the right they adore,
Start me with ten who are stout-hearted men,
And I’ll soon give you ten thousand more.
Shoulder to shoulder and bolder and bolder,
They grow as they go to the fore.
Then there’s nothing in the world can halt or mar a plan,
When stout-hearted men can stick together man to man
Comment by ineligible Thursday, Apr 14, 11 @ 3:17 pm
Q: whoa! Wait a minute fellas, you know how these State House elevators are. One at a time…
Comment by TwoFeetThick Thursday, Apr 14, 11 @ 3:24 pm
Q - Did you know that Jim Ryan called me before before he announced his late 2009 entry in the Republican primary? He said he knew I would beat Hynes and that he was looking forward to kicking my fanny in the General. I said I was looking forward to exactly that. Now, big smile everybody.
Comment by Joe from Joliet Thursday, Apr 14, 11 @ 3:37 pm
Dillard: 200 g*dd@mn votes…
Comment by Dirty Red Thursday, Apr 14, 11 @ 3:49 pm
a round of lipitor for my friends!!
Comment by lobster diet Thursday, Apr 14, 11 @ 3:50 pm
“Clown to the left of me
Joker to the right
Here I am stuck in the middle with you”
Comment by PACKiton Thursday, Apr 14, 11 @ 3:58 pm
Two and a Half men?
Comment by Bruno Behrend Thursday, Apr 14, 11 @ 4:11 pm
The Ramones consider a comeback. Hey Ho, Lets Go…..
Comment by zatoichi Thursday, Apr 14, 11 @ 4:19 pm
Gov. Quinn chuckles with State Sen. Dillard & IMA CEO Greg Baise in an IMA reception area after being denied entry to the conference room for violating the IMA’s white shirt policy. “Hey, I got leave early to hear the Sox blow a 9th inning lead,” quipped Quinn. “Those IMA guys never listen to me anyway.”
Comment by Kasich Walker, Jr. Thursday, Apr 14, 11 @ 4:26 pm
SNL’s “da bears skit” poses for a photo before they go in for costumes and make up.
Comment by spring Thursday, Apr 14, 11 @ 4:39 pm
You caught us, we are undercover restaurant reviewers.
Comment by 3rd Generation Chicago Thursday, Apr 14, 11 @ 4:40 pm
Governor Quinn and Lt. Gov Sheila Simon pose for a photo between two prominant Republicans
Comment by Phineas J. Whoopee Thursday, Apr 14, 11 @ 6:44 pm
Holding their breaths in as the new state fair queen walks by.
Comment by Norseman Thursday, Apr 14, 11 @ 7:35 pm
And the winner of the Adam Dunn look alike contest is…
Comment by 47th Ward Thursday, Apr 14, 11 @ 7:40 pm
I just know this one is gonna come back and bite me!
Comment by Macoupin Observer Thursday, Apr 14, 11 @ 7:42 pm
OK, when does that GoDaddy girl leave the room so we can exhale?
Comment by JustaJoe Thursday, Apr 14, 11 @ 7:46 pm
MOST of you under, oh, say, 25ish (?) may not get this, but anyway…”PREVIEW: Words flash up “June 1, 2011″ (Music starts up…Nih NIH nih nih nih nih NIH…(Movie Preview Announcer Guy’s voice): “And you thought their antics had you bustin’ a GUT laughin’ way back when…well NOW, coming to a Theater near YOU–the REmake you’ve all been waiting for…Dillard: “Calling Dr. HOWard”; Quinn: “Dr. Fine”; Baise: “Dr. HOWard”…Moe, Larry, AND Shemp! The NEW Three Stooges!!!” (”AND–not to forget”–and then a Big funny lookin’ photo of Sen. Dan Kotowski is flashed onto the screen–”with a CAMeo appearance from… who else?–the one n’ only–CURLY!!! Then they show Dillard slapping him; Dillard: “Listen to me when I’m talkin’ to ya!” Kotowski then blurts out while rubbing his hand over his face: “Woo woo woo woo woo woo WOO! (or insert whatever bald, popular Illinois politician you prefer in Curly’s stead)…” That’s right folks, shot on sight in Springfield, IlliNOIS…after the WORK is over comes the Playtime…you won’t want to miss THIS…the NEW 3 STOOGES!!!” (Music fades out)…. (Just had to try n’ get Curly in somehow)!…
(P.S. To everyone else’s comments–many quite hilarious–thanks for the laughs! Rich, your Dillard line–and the gist of the Quinn thoughts–had me chucklin’ out loud…but I really cracked up at Vole’s line at 10:10 A.M.!!!)….
Comment by Just The Way It Is One Thursday, Apr 14, 11 @ 8:05 pm
The new “Sell Illinois to Business” glee club practices singing the O’Jays song, “For the Love of Money” hoping for a cameo appearance on the next “Celebrity Apprentice.” Take that Rod.
Comment by Norseman Thursday, Apr 14, 11 @ 8:16 pm
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Comment by Boone Logan Square Thursday, Apr 14, 11 @ 8:19 pm
Recent news from Springfield Zoo…..the two RINOs that escaped their enclosure have been found in the jackass paddock.
Comment by South of Mason Dixon Thursday, Apr 14, 11 @ 9:18 pm
This has to be the worst game of strip poker ever. No matter what Quinn says, I don’t think Salma Hayek is going to show up. Do you think this was all a ruse to steal our jackets?
Comment by Quizzical Thursday, Apr 14, 11 @ 9:46 pm
Excuse me sir…Oh…Hi Bill…Can you take a qucik pic of us? Thanks Senator, have a safe drive back to Bloomington.
Comment by Temp 1 Thursday, Apr 14, 11 @ 10:37 pm
Gov. Quinn discovers a couple other people know about the basement entrance to the state capitol, too.
Comment by Pot calling kettle Thursday, Apr 14, 11 @ 11:15 pm
Sacha Cohen–fiercely determined to resurrect “Borat”–strikes a pose…again…in Illinois…who would have guessed?
Vogue, Vogue, and Vogue.
Coming soon to a theatre near you.
Comment by Anonymous Thursday, Apr 14, 11 @ 11:21 pm
A rose between two thorns!
Comment by farfrompuken Friday, Apr 15, 11 @ 12:03 am
Men v. Food.
Food wins…
Comment by Cincinnatus Friday, Apr 15, 11 @ 8:04 am