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* House Speaker Michael Madigan and his spokesman Steve Brown look up at the big board during a floor vote…
Photo taken by my intern Andrew Niebur.
posted by Rich Miller
Friday, May 31, 13 @ 8:28 pm
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Uh oh … this isn’t looking good
Comment by RNUG Friday, May 31, 13 @ 8:30 pm
I told you this would happen if we didn’t distribute their medication.
Comment by Lt Guv Friday, May 31, 13 @ 8:34 pm
Mike: Did we win?
Brown: Well…maybe.
Comment by CrookCounty60827 Friday, May 31, 13 @ 8:35 pm
Not a caption, but the severe weather that hit Oklahoma again today is making its way to Illinois. Keep an eye out for local forecasts and be ready for some more wild weather Springfield. Everybody be safe.
Comment by 47th Ward Friday, May 31, 13 @ 8:36 pm
“Steve, get me an apple and a sharp knife. On second thought, just get me a sharp knife.”
Comment by The End Is Near Friday, May 31, 13 @ 8:36 pm
Steve, did you get the names of those I have to take to the wood shed.
Comment by Norseman Friday, May 31, 13 @ 8:39 pm
Did JJ Abrams take this photo? The lens flare is spectacular!
Comment by Happy Returns Friday, May 31, 13 @ 8:40 pm
I heard the Sun-Times laid off all their photographers.
Comment by North Man Friday, May 31, 13 @ 8:55 pm
What is the tally on the cost of this session for the people of Illinois? I know it’s high but how high?
Comment by Small Town Taxpayer Friday, May 31, 13 @ 8:56 pm
Madigan and Brown look to heaven, but nothing happens.
Comment by Cheswick Friday, May 31, 13 @ 8:57 pm
Who counted these? We didn’t outsource to Votecountula did we?
Comment by Jimbo Friday, May 31, 13 @ 8:57 pm
Its a bird! No, a plane! its Cullertonman!
Comment by Madison Friday, May 31, 13 @ 8:59 pm
Steve you look pensive. I on the other hand know all things.
Comment by Jimbo Friday, May 31, 13 @ 8:59 pm
I must say, that is a damn nice photo.
Comment by ANiebur Friday, May 31, 13 @ 9:01 pm
Brown: “Seriously, Mike, do you need another sign SB1 won’t pass?”
MJM: “Who knew He had a pension?”
Comment by wordslinger Friday, May 31, 13 @ 9:05 pm
From the Gallery
Hey Mike, Steve, told you I’d kill your bill.
Comment by Farker Friday, May 31, 13 @ 9:09 pm
Mental telepathic communication passing between the two as Madigan ruminates–”That’s RIGHT, Steve; the POWer, that Sweet, unbounded POWER, is OURS in this Place, hmmm–and as OPPOSED to what JAGger says in HIS version of the Song, whenever I look up at that Big Board, that Big Beautiful Board on something that REAlly matters to you ‘n me, pal…(then Brown chimes in): “…I know Boss–we CAN ALways get what WE want…and when we try ALL the time…we SURE DO get what we NEED-ha ha ha!!! Madigan, “OH yeah..like ya just read my thoughts, Steve, like you ALways do so accurately, that’s right, Steve…that’s right–we DO always get what we want….” (!)
Comment by Just The Way It Is One Friday, May 31, 13 @ 9:09 pm
#%~* the bad luck Steve!
Next year lets do that casino thing instead.
Maybe if we play are cards right, (pun intended) those LGBT lobbyists will sponsor our trip! We’ll invite Rahm, it’ll be fun.
Comment by Madison Friday, May 31, 13 @ 9:10 pm
“I used to be better at this. Didn’t I?”
Comment by ILPundit Friday, May 31, 13 @ 9:14 pm
Did someone misinform those guys they can actually vote?…Well its time to bring back the paperclips to do our voting.
Comment by DoubleD Friday, May 31, 13 @ 9:17 pm
wordslinger @ 9:05 pm:
great line!
Comment by RNUG Friday, May 31, 13 @ 9:18 pm
How many adjournment speeches are we going to have where there is a promise to fix pensions right away?
Comment by Just Me Friday, May 31, 13 @ 9:22 pm
Who said may lightning strike me if I’m not telling the truth!
Comment by Norseman Friday, May 31, 13 @ 9:23 pm
“On the question of HB9999, the State Funded Apple Orchard, there are 71 voting ‘Yes’, 47 voting ‘No’, and the Bill, receiving a Constitutional Majority is declared ‘Passed’ …”
Comment by Oswego Willy Friday, May 31, 13 @ 9:24 pm
“We only need 60 to stay in the Majority, …start making a list …”
Comment by Oswego Willy Friday, May 31, 13 @ 9:28 pm
Remember Brownie, look away from the lights. The protocol that controls the mushrooms is embedded in those lights. If we were to look into them, I’d become just another sad, overstressed pawn on the chessboard, and you’d be the spokesman for another sad, overstressed pawn on the chessboard.
Comment by Quizzical Friday, May 31, 13 @ 9:29 pm
“Green is Good, Red is Bad …”
Comment by Oswego Willy Friday, May 31, 13 @ 9:30 pm
“Who the heck is that ‘yellow’?”
Comment by Oswego Willy Friday, May 31, 13 @ 9:32 pm
“Cullerton really thinks he is going to take over with THIS bill?
Comment by downstate commissioner Friday, May 31, 13 @ 9:33 pm
“Franks, why did it have to be Franks …”
Comment by Oswego Willy Friday, May 31, 13 @ 9:33 pm
we’re gonna need a bigger boat
Comment by foster brooks Friday, May 31, 13 @ 9:34 pm
“97, 98, Ninety-Niiiiiiiiine ….Dunkin!”
Comment by Oswego Willy Friday, May 31, 13 @ 9:34 pm
“On the question of HB9998, the ‘Anti-Former Federal Prosecutor Candidate Act’, there are 117 voting ‘Yes’, 1 voting ‘No’, and the Bill, receiving a Constitutional Majority is declared ‘Passed’ …”
Comment by Oswego Willy Friday, May 31, 13 @ 9:39 pm
Think some Jim Steinman lyrics are appropriate:
…
And all the morons and all the stooges with their coins
They’re the ones who make the rules,
It’s not a game, it’s just a rout
…
It’s all or nothing, and nothing’s all I ever get
Everytime I turn it on, I burn it up and burn it out
It’s a never ending attack,
Everything’s a lie and that’s a fact
Life is a lemon and I want my money back
Comment by RNUG Friday, May 31, 13 @ 9:42 pm
Are you watching the clock? Steve! I told you I was gonna win the end of session pool!
Comment by Nearly Normal Friday, May 31, 13 @ 9:47 pm
“Steve, can give the board contract to one of our contributors?”
Comment by Steve Friday, May 31, 13 @ 9:56 pm
We passed what!?
Comment by FormerParatrooper Friday, May 31, 13 @ 10:00 pm
“Oh look Mike, they took Senate Burger 1 off the 99 cent menu.”
Comment by Product of the 60's Friday, May 31, 13 @ 10:01 pm
Uh oh, I can’t remember, did I bet the #2 or #3 horse?
Comment by ten96lt Friday, May 31, 13 @ 10:05 pm
Look Steve,light rays from heaven. God knows who’s still the big kahuna.
Comment by AFSCME Steward Friday, May 31, 13 @ 10:17 pm
Rich,
Not that I really care one way or the other but ..
Did I forget to hit post on the Steinman lyrics extract or did you delete them?
Comment by RNUG Friday, May 31, 13 @ 10:52 pm
Well, at least DePaul got a publicly funded stadium, and we’re moving toward a completely unnecessary airport at Peotone, so let’s call this a win.
Comment by Independent Friday, May 31, 13 @ 10:53 pm
“Which part of ‘punch the green button’ did Monique not understand?!”
Comment by Chicago Cynic Friday, May 31, 13 @ 10:58 pm
Rich, forget that question. Must have been delayed or I just missed seeing them. Grandson really wore me out today.
Comment by RNUG Friday, May 31, 13 @ 11:18 pm
Release the hounds.
Comment by Bluefish Friday, May 31, 13 @ 11:29 pm
Maybe they are not so tired as you thought Mike
Comment by One to the Dome Friday, May 31, 13 @ 11:30 pm
Forget the pennies from heaven; we need billions.
Comment by Dinosaur Friday, May 31, 13 @ 11:40 pm
“Um, Mr. Speaker. I believe Indiana Jones advised us keep our eyes shut.”
Comment by Phocion Saturday, Jun 1, 13 @ 6:42 am
Always good when ewe can help Capt Fax and his flock add to the festivities
Comment by Steve Brown Saturday, Jun 1, 13 @ 6:53 am
Oh well, another day, another session.
Is our table ready at Saputo’s?
Comment by anon sequitor Saturday, Jun 1, 13 @ 8:51 am
“Heck of a job, Brownie.”
Comment by Anonymous Saturday, Jun 1, 13 @ 9:45 am
This isn’t being simulcast on Times Square is it?
Comment by I'm Strapped Saturday, Jun 1, 13 @ 9:46 am
@Anonymous at 9:45- Yours is the clear WINNER!LOL
Comment by I'm Strapped Saturday, Jun 1, 13 @ 9:52 am
Hmmm is that a Blue Bird of Paradise flying around?
Comment by JustMe_JMO Saturday, Jun 1, 13 @ 9:58 am
“I would sky point, but glaring has always been more of my thing.”
“I have nothing to say.”
“Look at the time. I hope they are still holding my table.”
“Mike, I’m confident they haven’t forgotten you are coming.”
“No. I do not mean figuratively holding it.”
Comment by Dirty Red Saturday, Jun 1, 13 @ 11:01 am
Brown: under his breath “I hate it when the speaker hums the tune to Ellie Goulding’s Lights.”
MJM: “. . . . . You show the lights that stop me turn to stone You shine it when I’m alone And so I tell myself that I’ll be strong And dreaming when they’re gone
‘Cause they’re calling, calling, calling me home
Calling, calling, calling home
You show the lights that stop me turn to stone
You shine it when I’m alone home . . . . “
Comment by danlinn Saturday, Jun 1, 13 @ 1:11 pm
Steve: Surprized?
Mike: No
Comment by walkinfool Saturday, Jun 1, 13 @ 1:14 pm
I owe you a dollar Mortimer
Comment by Barry Saturday, Jun 1, 13 @ 1:23 pm
Steve-they need to lower the board next session, I am getting a kink in my neck.
Comment by Boat Captain Saturday, Jun 1, 13 @ 3:11 pm