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* The governor’s spokesperson Catherine Kelly is better known on this blog as “ck.” For example, from May 13th…
Hi, Rich!
Hope you’re doing well today.
Just wanted to let you know Piatt County passed the resolution this morning.
Best,
ck
* Like most of Rauner’s people, ck is an entirely pleasant person in “real life.” Yes, that even applies to Lance Trover. I know you’ll find that hard to believe because sometimes, maybe even more than that, their public statements can get outta hand. But ck is truly a good egg.
And today I have the pleasure of telling you that ck is getting married this weekend.
* So, to celebrate, how about we give her a caption contest? From left: Mike Schrimpf, Mike Z, Gov. Rauner and our very own “ck”…
posted by Rich Miller
Friday, Jun 26, 15 @ 12:02 pm
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She began to regret having blue suit on the registry.
Comment by OneMan Friday, Jun 26, 15 @ 12:05 pm
From ck’s texting to her significant other: “I still don’t know if I can get the weekend off”.
Comment by Yossarian Friday, Jun 26, 15 @ 12:07 pm
Schrimpf: I think Miller’s actually right. I do need a nap.
Comment by Rich Miller Friday, Jun 26, 15 @ 12:09 pm
ck sending her daily email to Rich Miller
Comment by Formerly Known As... Friday, Jun 26, 15 @ 12:10 pm
BR: How many times do I have tell that Schrimpf? Half a step behind!
Comment by Wordslinger Friday, Jun 26, 15 @ 12:13 pm
CK to Gov: My turn around agenda starts this weekend, good luck with that budget thingy.
Comment by Give Me A Break Friday, Jun 26, 15 @ 12:13 pm
(Typing)
“Hi Rich-
The water fountain I just walked by passed the Resolution
Thanks!
ck
To “ck”,
Congratulations and best wishes. I wish you both only happiness as you begin your lives together.
“ow”
Comment by Oswego Willy Friday, Jun 26, 15 @ 12:13 pm
How we rolling today? Like a Boss
Comment by Anonymous Friday, Jun 26, 15 @ 12:13 pm
Hi ck:
hope you are doing well today. did you know that a big trend in formal wear for women is dresses with pockets? that will be perfect for your wedding, a gown with pockets! you can pull out the phone and text or email right from the ceremony and the reception!
best,
Amalia
Comment by Amalia Friday, Jun 26, 15 @ 12:14 pm
If I don’t make eye contact I won’t have to smirk and do that arrogant eye brow thing like the”very serious people.”
Comment by Scholar athlete Friday, Jun 26, 15 @ 12:15 pm
Chairman Of The Board and Entourage
Comment by illinoised Friday, Jun 26, 15 @ 12:15 pm
Gov. Rauner prepares, with his two squires, to enter the lion’s den; Chicago’s City Council chambers
Comment by Oswego Willy Friday, Jun 26, 15 @ 12:15 pm
(Mike Z): I can’t believe I still have to wear this name tag.
Comment by 47th Ward Friday, Jun 26, 15 @ 12:16 pm
ck, “I’d start with, ‘Raise your hand if you’re a Republican…”
Comment by Oswego Willy Friday, Jun 26, 15 @ 12:17 pm
Ck texting her recruter: “Get me outta here.”
Comment by Hedley Lamarr Friday, Jun 26, 15 @ 12:17 pm
ck, “If the council turns on you, try ‘help me, help you’. Couldn’t hurt.”
Comment by Oswego Willy Friday, Jun 26, 15 @ 12:18 pm
ck: Hey, wait a second. According to this registry update, the governor bought the cheap china.
Comment by Rich Miller Friday, Jun 26, 15 @ 12:19 pm
ck, “Governor, I keep looking at this list, I don’t think these are the right ‘asks’ for this audience. I may be wrong…”
Comment by Oswego Willy Friday, Jun 26, 15 @ 12:20 pm
ck, reading, “What?! ‘Cannoli with coffee’ after dinner? Who’s idea was that?”
Comment by Oswego Willy Friday, Jun 26, 15 @ 12:22 pm
CK checking the wedding reception seating assignments, table 2, Mr. Madigan, Mr. Cullerton, and the Governor.
Should be quite a reception!
Comment by Tsavo Friday, Jun 26, 15 @ 12:23 pm
“Why is everyone talking about weddings all of a sudden? I don’t think there’s enough room at our venue to fit them all.”
Comment by Doofman Friday, Jun 26, 15 @ 12:25 pm
ck, “It says right here, Governor, you bow to Ald. Burke, nod to Ald. O’Connor, smile at Ald. Balcer, then hug Mayor Emanuel in a… ‘bro-like’ fashion. Odd protocols.”
Comment by Oswego Willy Friday, Jun 26, 15 @ 12:26 pm
Governor, you’re giving me one of your houses as a wedding gift? You shouldn’t have!
Wait… the one at 4th and Jackson? You REALLY shouldn’t have.
Comment by South of Sherman Friday, Jun 26, 15 @ 12:26 pm
ck, “No Governor, the Payton Prep band couldn’t make it, so just the pledge of allegiance, then you speak…”
Comment by Oswego Willy Friday, Jun 26, 15 @ 12:28 pm
ck, “I have the email to Miller ready. Do I say the Resolution passed, then add a ‘j/k’, or do hope for a miracle here…”
Comment by Oswego Willy Friday, Jun 26, 15 @ 12:30 pm
Just learning to GPS, CK takes capitol wrong turn. BR etal arrive at MM’s office unannounced for lunch. Ordered steak. Got crab apples.
Comment by BigBob Friday, Jun 26, 15 @ 12:30 pm
ck texting Z: Hey, what’s wrong? Why can’t you keep up with us? And for crying out loud you’re sweating through your suit. Were you out late last night with Miller again? - best. ck
Comment by Rich Miller Friday, Jun 26, 15 @ 12:30 pm
As the procession heads to the “groom vetting”, one last look at the pre-nup seems to be in order.
Comment by Yo Friday, Jun 26, 15 @ 12:33 pm
ck, “I’d make the lunch reservation for 4, but someone can’t keep up…”
Comment by Oswego Willy Friday, Jun 26, 15 @ 12:34 pm
Hi Rich!
Check out Hipster Rauner ™. He’s sporting the newest fashion statement. Skinny suit pants on the right leg, traditional on the left. Sort of like a mullet. Party on the right, business on the left.
Best
ck!
Comment by How Ironic Friday, Jun 26, 15 @ 12:34 pm
The “Reservoir Dogs” of the exec branch.
Comment by A Jack Friday, Jun 26, 15 @ 12:34 pm
ck, to herself, looking on her phone, “Wonder if they filled my old TV job yet?”
Comment by Oswego Willy Friday, Jun 26, 15 @ 12:36 pm
Hi Rich!
Looking forward to the wedding. I just found out Bruce booked Bonnie Tyler to sing at my wedding. I’ll be walking down the aisle to her singing “TurnAround”.
Best,
ck!
Comment by How Ironic Friday, Jun 26, 15 @ 12:37 pm
ck, “I know, Governor, but you have to wear a tie here, end of discussion…”
Comment by Oswego Willy Friday, Jun 26, 15 @ 12:38 pm
ck texting the future Mr. ck: “The guv thinks he needs to sit at the head table during the reception. How do I tell him no?”
Comment by No Longer A Lurker Friday, Jun 26, 15 @ 12:39 pm
Yo takes a big lead!
Comment by Rich Miller Friday, Jun 26, 15 @ 12:39 pm
Thinking about consummating my decision in late June
Comment by Anonymous Friday, Jun 26, 15 @ 12:40 pm
ck, “… then you have a press conference at 2, where you call the budget a sham, I wrote you remarks, but I know you’ll go off the reservation, so I really did it for me…”
Comment by Oswego Willy Friday, Jun 26, 15 @ 12:41 pm
Onward into Battle!
BR to CK “Eyes front soldier!”
Comment by Kurt in Springfield Friday, Jun 26, 15 @ 12:41 pm
“The wedding was a small ceremony attended by the couple’s family and a few close friends. Nevertheless, it was larger than most of the communities that passed the governors ‘right to work’ resolution.”
– MrJM
Comment by MrJM Friday, Jun 26, 15 @ 12:42 pm
Best wishes to C.K.!
Comment by DuPage Friday, Jun 26, 15 @ 12:45 pm
“What do you mean you had to veto my honeymoon?”
Comment by Wensicia Friday, Jun 26, 15 @ 12:48 pm
ck, “according to the map Miller drew, Oswego Willy should be in the room down the hall…”
Comment by Oswego Willy Friday, Jun 26, 15 @ 12:53 pm
That prenup will never fly. If your husband joins a union, you take 100% in any divorce settlement.
Comment by Old Lobbyist Friday, Jun 26, 15 @ 12:55 pm
Hi just hope that whatever man or woman that she is marrying can soften her stand on the issues.
Maybe she will move a little bit left. We can only hope. If we are very lucky, she could move left of Hillary Clinton but that is probably too much to ask of her.
Comment by Sara Friday, Jun 26, 15 @ 12:57 pm
I think the Boat Drink Caucus will be available…we are going to talk to them now.
Comment by Yo Friday, Jun 26, 15 @ 12:57 pm
“Hon, of course my job is fun.”
Comment by zonz Friday, Jun 26, 15 @ 12:58 pm
“ck, I’ve got the van all decorated for you. It’s yours for the whole weekend!”
Congratulations to you ck, and many blessings upon you and your lucky and blessed new husband.
ag
Comment by A guy Friday, Jun 26, 15 @ 1:00 pm
“Now, let’s go see about appointing some bridesmaids”.
Comment by A guy Friday, Jun 26, 15 @ 1:02 pm
ck, “Its a note from Rahm; it says ‘We’re still buds, even if I don’t act like it when you get to the podium. Thanks for the wine.’. …”
Comment by Oswego Willy Friday, Jun 26, 15 @ 1:06 pm
Uh sir…its Miller again. He wants to know if hearings that disagree with our policies are to be labeled “shams”, on a scale of 1 to 10, how do we rate talking to the Chicago City Council?
Comment by Commonsense in Illinois Friday, Jun 26, 15 @ 1:10 pm
Schrimpf: “Anyone seen Trover?”
Z: “He said he had to make some calls, was trying to work out some deal.”
CK (texting): “For the last time, Lance, the answer is NO! Sorry, but Jimmy Buffett cannot play my reception. You’ll have to choose this weekend: my wedding or his concert. Best, ck”
Comment by Anonymous Friday, Jun 26, 15 @ 1:11 pm
ck: It’s a text from Harmon. A pic of a dead fish. What does that mean?
Z: It means Goldberg sleeps with the fishes.
Comment by Rich Miller Friday, Jun 26, 15 @ 1:14 pm
Spread-out use guys yuk yuk yuk
Comment by Anonymous Friday, Jun 26, 15 @ 1:15 pm
ck, “It’s the hive. I told them the Rauner it word today was ’sham’…”
Comment by Oswego Willy Friday, Jun 26, 15 @ 1:17 pm
ck: Wait. Another text just came through. This one’s from Rahm. “Now youse can’t leave.”
Rauner: Oh, no. My Harley is parked out front!
Comment by Rich Miller Friday, Jun 26, 15 @ 1:19 pm
ck, “Remember, Governor, you don’t own the City Council like the Caucuses. Rahm does.”
Comment by Oswego Willy Friday, Jun 26, 15 @ 1:19 pm
Hi, Rich!
Chicken or fish?
Best,
ck
Comment by Mittuns Friday, Jun 26, 15 @ 1:19 pm
On the scarefloor-
Eastern Seaboard coming online in 5…4…3…
Comment by Monsters Inc Friday, Jun 26, 15 @ 1:20 pm
ck, “Normally, our prospects of coming back alive from a meeting with Rahm were 99 out of 100. But this time, when I heard Rahm say meet “a couple of hundred feet down the hall”, I gave ourselves, 50-50.”
Comment by Oswego Willy Friday, Jun 26, 15 @ 1:23 pm
Hi, Rich!
Governor Rauner will be officiating our ceremony. He said the terms of our vows are non-negotiable.
Best,
ck
Comment by Mittuns Friday, Jun 26, 15 @ 1:24 pm
OW, moves into the lead!
Comment by Rich Miller Friday, Jun 26, 15 @ 1:24 pm
The butcher, the baker and the union breaker.
Comment by How Ironic Friday, Jun 26, 15 @ 1:24 pm
Z may have moved slow, but it was only because Z didn’t have to move for anybody.
Comment by Oswego Willy Friday, Jun 26, 15 @ 1:26 pm
ck “I think I’m going to move the dance floor. Bruce just mentioned he’s going to do a bust-out move at the reception.”
Comment by How Ironic Friday, Jun 26, 15 @ 1:32 pm
I’m picturing/hearing Governor O-Ren Ishii walking in the restaurant in Kill Bill Vol. 1, with his Crazy Eights sidekicks.
Comment by Tommydanger Friday, Jun 26, 15 @ 1:32 pm
There’s a man going around taking names
And he decides who to free and who to blame
Everybody won’t be treated all the same
There’ll be a golden ladder reaching down
When the Man comes around
- Johnny Cash, “The Man Comes Around”
Comment by Mittuns Friday, Jun 26, 15 @ 1:32 pm
“The wedding is at the end of June and we’re doing two weeks in Europe for the honeymoon. Z said I should have no problem getting the time off.”
Comment by Bluefish Friday, Jun 26, 15 @ 1:33 pm
How does a honeymoon in California at a conference sound?
Comment by Anonymous Friday, Jun 26, 15 @ 1:35 pm
ck texting Madigan- Yes, it is a cash bar.
Comment by JS Mill Friday, Jun 26, 15 @ 1:41 pm
Ck: “Speaker says he will be in touch tomorrow. Something about having to grant requests on the day of your staffers wedding?”
Comment by Anonymous Friday, Jun 26, 15 @ 1:49 pm
Shrimpf: “This hallway is a sham.”
Comment by Wordslinger Friday, Jun 26, 15 @ 1:49 pm
This pic just reminds me so much of this Christmas Vacation scene…. Don’t forget that report, Bill.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cc-PC_4GcCo
Comment by Ducky LaMoore Friday, Jun 26, 15 @ 1:53 pm
Does this address make my budget cut look too big?
Comment by Mittuns Friday, Jun 26, 15 @ 1:54 pm
The West Wing: The Next Generation
Comment by Dirty Red Friday, Jun 26, 15 @ 1:54 pm
“Mike told me to avoid eye contact with you @&$holes”
All the best to you on your special day.
aa
Comment by Arthur Andersen Friday, Jun 26, 15 @ 1:54 pm
Here’s the link to my 1:32 post.
https://youtu.be/sJlu_xo79k8
Comment by Tommydanger Friday, Jun 26, 15 @ 1:55 pm
ck: “Governor, I just got a text from Pat Quinn. He says he can’t find me on the Registry at Big Lots.”
Comment by Streator Curmudgeon Friday, Jun 26, 15 @ 2:00 pm
Schrimpf: “I’m one bow tie away from making a life as a Tucker Carlson impersonator.”
Comment by Precinct Captain Friday, Jun 26, 15 @ 2:03 pm
BR: “No, no. If we want to look like the cast from ‘Law & Order’, we all have to walk side by side.”
Schrimpf: “The hallway’s not wide enough for that.”
ck: “If we walk diagonally and have the photographer scoot along the wall…”
Comment by Streator Curmudgeon Friday, Jun 26, 15 @ 2:03 pm
Schrimpf: “Catherine, did you get my text?”
ck: “Not if you’re using your garage door opener again.”
Comment by Streator Curmudgeon Friday, Jun 26, 15 @ 2:05 pm
THAT’S the County side. Head the other way. Turnaround Agenda. ck mapquest it.
Comment by LizPhairTax Friday, Jun 26, 15 @ 2:09 pm
BR: “Black. Black is the new Orange, guys.”
Z: “I have a nice plaid sports jacket from when I sold used cars.”
ck: “Does that mean we won’t see that ugly orange Carhartt again, Governor?”
Comment by Streator Curmudgeon Friday, Jun 26, 15 @ 2:09 pm
ck narrating: You know, we always called each other good fellas. Like you said to, uh, somebody, You’re gonna like this guy. He’s all right. He’s a good fella. He’s one of us. You understand? We were good fellas. Wiseguys. But Mike Z and I could never be made because we had Irish blood. It didn’t even matter that my mother was Sicilian. To become a member of a crew you’ve got to be one hundred per cent Italian so they can trace all your relatives back to the old country. See, it’s the highest honor they can give you. It means you belong to a family and crew. It means that nobody can mess around with you, not even Oswego Willy. It also means you could mess around with anybody just as long as they aren’t also a member. It’s like a license to cut Autism funding on Autism day. It’s a license to do anything. As far as Trover was concerned with BVR being made, it was like we were all being made. We would now have one of our own as a member.
Comment by Al Czervik's Golf Bag Friday, Jun 26, 15 @ 2:10 pm
We’re off to see the wizard……….
Comment by Dog Friday, Jun 26, 15 @ 2:10 pm
ck, “Governor, remember, Rahm can have the casino license. The price is $250,000… plus a monthly payment of 5% of the gross, to the state.”
Comment by Oswego Willy Friday, Jun 26, 15 @ 2:10 pm
ck:”Hey, Mike. It says on your Wikipedia entry that you hate ’shrimp’ jokes.
Schrimpf: “Grrrrrr.”
Comment by Streator Curmudgeon Friday, Jun 26, 15 @ 2:12 pm
ck, “Governor, Rahm will catch up with us later, in the meantime Rahm wanted us to meet with an aide, Luca Brazi…”
Comment by Oswego Willy Friday, Jun 26, 15 @ 2:14 pm
ck: “I’m getting a text from the Mayor now. He says he still has a headache from that Head Start deal and wants to know if Mrs. Rauner will be attending today.”
Comment by Streator Curmudgeon Friday, Jun 26, 15 @ 2:15 pm
BR: “Hey, you Security guys! Think you can get me out of the City without another fender-bender?”
ck: “Uh, Governor, I really don’t think it was their fault.”
BR: “I know. I’m just walkin’ and ribbin’. Walkin’ and ribbin’.”
Comment by Streator Curmudgeon Friday, Jun 26, 15 @ 2:19 pm
Schrimpf: (Red paper, red tie. I am the power in this group!)
Comment by Streator Curmudgeon Friday, Jun 26, 15 @ 2:22 pm
ck, “Governor, we need ‘Room 114′. Parking tickets…”
Comment by Oswego Willy Friday, Jun 26, 15 @ 2:22 pm
ck is texting her daily instructions to Bruce Dold and @statehousechick.
Comment by Anonymous Friday, Jun 26, 15 @ 2:23 pm
ck: “Here’s a fun fact for you, Governor. According to Google, Emanuel spelled backwards is Ukranian for ‘little buddy.’”
BR: “Good to know, good to know.”
Comment by Streator Curmudgeon Friday, Jun 26, 15 @ 2:24 pm
Governor Rauner leads a parade of the eight Republicans in Cook County.
Comment by Streator Curmudgeon Friday, Jun 26, 15 @ 2:30 pm
Schrimpf: “Catherine, did you know Machine Gun Kelly’s wife was also named Katherine Kelly?”
ck: “Take a cab, Mike.”
Comment by Streator Curmudgeon Friday, Jun 26, 15 @ 2:33 pm
===ck is texting her daily instructions to Bruce Dold and @statehousechick.===
That made me laugh.
(Tips cap to - Al Cerzik’s Golf Bag -)
ck, “Governor, you donated to most of the Alderman, so you’ll know them…”
Comment by Oswego Willy Friday, Jun 26, 15 @ 2:36 pm
Hi Rich!
Everyone at the reception said they like the Turnaround Agenda, so that’s another 125 people.
Best,
ck
Comment by Lottie O'Neill Friday, Jun 26, 15 @ 2:42 pm
Schrimpf_ “I don’t remember signing on to this entourage detail.”
Comment by Anon Friday, Jun 26, 15 @ 2:44 pm
ck, “The Mayor wants you to talk to a ‘Forrest Claypool’ after you’re done. Do you know who he is?”
Hi “ck”-
You’re a good sport.
“ow”
Comment by Oswego Willy Friday, Jun 26, 15 @ 2:51 pm
“Hi Rich…all your posters are among the funniest people on earth. BTW all the guests will be getting a secret ballot to vote on the TurnAround thingie. Will be reportin’ the results on Sunday. Looks like a laugh riot to me,” ck
Comment by Anonin' Friday, Jun 26, 15 @ 2:55 pm
Ah e ah e ah, wha wha waaa
who di who di do, wha wha waaA
who do di do di do, wha wha waa, we waaa
Comment by zatoichi Friday, Jun 26, 15 @ 3:03 pm
ck, “Evelyn just texted, she’s running late, she’ll meet in inside, she’s taking the stairs… “
Comment by Oswego Willy Friday, Jun 26, 15 @ 3:09 pm
Andy Griffith theme playin’ softly in the background
while Schrimpf sings “Andy and Barney were lawmen”
Comment by 13thone Friday, Jun 26, 15 @ 4:15 pm
ck: (I can practice for the reception while we walk down this hall. ‘One-two-cha cha cha. One-two cha cha cha.’”)
Comment by Streator Curmudgeon Friday, Jun 26, 15 @ 4:22 pm
ck: (He’s still miffed I didn’t ask him to give me away.)
Comment by Streator Curmudgeon Friday, Jun 26, 15 @ 4:23 pm
ck texting: “Hi Rich, Just got the results from Hazzard County. Everybody was for the Resolution except for the Duke Boys!
Best, ck.”
Comment by Streator Curmudgeon Friday, Jun 26, 15 @ 4:26 pm
===Z may have moved slow, but it was only because Z didn’t have to move for anybody.===
Winner.
Comment by Rich Miller Friday, Jun 26, 15 @ 4:34 pm
Avengers assemble!!
Comment by Grimm Friday, Jun 26, 15 @ 4:58 pm