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posted by Rich Miller
Monday, Apr 2, 18 @ 8:57 am
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Comment by HoneyBadger Monday, Apr 2, 18 @ 8:58 am
The beautiful springlike weather. Not.
Comment by Blue dog dem Monday, Apr 2, 18 @ 9:01 am
Welcome back, Sir.
Comment by Anonymous Monday, Apr 2, 18 @ 9:03 am
What I visualize this morning at CapFax world HQ being like.
https://youtu.be/8dapalh7BjM?t=21s
Comment by OneMan Monday, Apr 2, 18 @ 9:03 am
Same old, same old.
Comment by Collinsville Kevin Monday, Apr 2, 18 @ 9:04 am
Easter ??
Comment by A guy Monday, Apr 2, 18 @ 9:06 am
Firings at Gaming Board and Liquor Control Commission.
Comment by Anonymous Monday, Apr 2, 18 @ 9:08 am
A snow storm for Cheap Trick Day.
Comment by A Jack Monday, Apr 2, 18 @ 9:09 am
Three new episodes of “Dad’s Home State”…
Welcome back.
Comment by Oswego Willy Monday, Apr 2, 18 @ 9:09 am
Rauner shenanigans.
https://chicago.suntimes.com/chicago-politics/important-announcement-gov-rauner-please-read-immediately/
Comment by wordslinger Monday, Apr 2, 18 @ 9:10 am
Rauner told SJ-R reporters that he would pay the step increases and didn’t seem to be playing April Fool’s joke. But he mentioned his budget so I think his plan is to say he’ll pay but only if everything in his budget is approved. Then when it isn’t he’ll blame Madigan for us not getting paid.
Comment by Anon Monday, Apr 2, 18 @ 9:14 am
I think there was a fundraising deadline yesterday
Comment by Anonish Monday, Apr 2, 18 @ 9:15 am
Opening day. (Unless you were in Kansas City.)
Comment by Keyrock Monday, Apr 2, 18 @ 9:15 am
Rauner pretended he wanted to pay the step increases.
Comment by Anon Monday, Apr 2, 18 @ 9:17 am
White Sox. Two fantastic first games. Pitchers who gave up some in the beginning but saved the pen in the end. Homers. Ricky’s boys never quit.
Comment by Amalia Monday, Apr 2, 18 @ 9:21 am
Sister Jean leaving the game early like a scrub.
Comment by Iggy Monday, Apr 2, 18 @ 9:21 am
Rauner’s continuing contempt for people and their intelligence. He wants to pay state workers’ step increases from health insurance cuts he wants to unilaterally impose on them by removing health insurance from collective bargaining.
Comment by Grandson of Man Monday, Apr 2, 18 @ 9:22 am
===Sister Jean leaving the game early like a scrub.===
You missed tactless drive-bys towards nuns…
Comment by Oswego Willy Monday, Apr 2, 18 @ 9:23 am
Roseanne’s return was a big hit in my family. It was actually better than I thought it would be.
Comment by Ducky LaMoore Monday, Apr 2, 18 @ 9:24 am
Scott Foster
https://www.si.com/nhl/2018/03/30/scott-foster-chicago-blackhawks-emergency-goalie
Comment by m Monday, Apr 2, 18 @ 9:25 am
You missed the Trib Edit Board kicking off a whole series sub-named “Blame Madigan Not Bruce” with… people who already moved.
The premier editorial was a hoot, lol
Comment by Oswego Willy Monday, Apr 2, 18 @ 9:26 am
@iggy she went to greet them in the tunnel, which she reportedly does Usually, but by all means hate on her
Comment by Anonymous Monday, Apr 2, 18 @ 9:28 am
another $7 million from JB
Comment by Spliff Monday, Apr 2, 18 @ 9:30 am
Rauner demands a capital Bill with no capital.
Comment by Not a Billionaire Monday, Apr 2, 18 @ 9:32 am
Norovirus-type outbreak at Quincy Veterans home.
Comment by Groundhog Day Monday, Apr 2, 18 @ 9:32 am
The greatest NCAA tournament run by a Chicago school in almost 40 years. Illinois school in over 10 years.
Comment by Anonymous Monday, Apr 2, 18 @ 9:35 am
First the Earth cooled. And then the dinosaurs came, but they got too big and fat, so they all died and they turned into oil. And then the Arabs came and they bought Mercedes Benzes. And Prince Charles started wearing all of Lady Di’s clothes. I couldn’t believe it-
Comment by HangingOn Monday, Apr 2, 18 @ 9:38 am
Rauner and the four leaders agreed to sincerely work on a 2019 budget that helps everyone without egos, politics, and talking points. They also agreed to complete their work by the end of May. Oh, sorry, April Fool’s Day was yesterday.
Comment by Steve Rogers Monday, Apr 2, 18 @ 9:46 am
Roskam gets invited to a townhall!
Comment by jaykaysr Monday, Apr 2, 18 @ 9:51 am
==Then when it isn’t he’ll blame Madigan for us not getting paid.==
Worked great for Pat Quinn.
Comment by Arsenal Monday, Apr 2, 18 @ 9:51 am
Peoria school district reportedly is going to arm their security guards with tasers. Somebody there must be trying to address the problem.
Comment by Last Bull Moose Monday, Apr 2, 18 @ 9:55 am
–Peoria school district reportedly is going to arm their security guards with tasers. Somebody there must be trying to address the problem.–
What problem is that?
Comment by wordslinger Monday, Apr 2, 18 @ 10:00 am
We missed YOU.
Comment by Dog Lover Monday, Apr 2, 18 @ 10:06 am
Alice Cooper in a killer suit during last nights Jesus Christ Superstar live.
Comment by Dee Lay Monday, Apr 2, 18 @ 10:24 am
Rauner’s refusal to pay the prevailing wage holding up work on empty lot across from the mansion.
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/politics/ct-met-bruce-rauner-union-park-fight-20180330-story.html
Comment by Anonymous Monday, Apr 2, 18 @ 10:28 am
Sen. McCarter nominated to be US Ambassador to Kenya http://nprillinois.org/post/mccarter-awaits-confirmation-experts-describe-kenyas-challenges#stream/0
Comment by Southside Markie Monday, Apr 2, 18 @ 10:43 am
This Politico postmortem on the Lipinski-Newman race:
https://www.politico.com/story/2018/03/25/lipinski-newman-illinois-chicago-484736
Newman actually claims “Lipinski focused this on the abortion issue. I never did.”
I got at least two dozen mailers that prove otherwise. I give her credit for running a good race, but c’mon…that’s the equivalent of Donald Trump saying “Hillary kept bringing up Benghazi, not me.”
Comment by BC Monday, Apr 2, 18 @ 10:48 am
Were you away?
We knew Natasha was gone, but Capt Fax…..
April Fool
BTW canin’ the Gamin’ & Booze Dudes is still abuzz. Some whisperin’ about a trade show in Vegas.
Tusk got some ink.
Comment by Annonin' Monday, Apr 2, 18 @ 11:00 am
Wordslinger. Sorry for not being explicit.
The problem is how to make the school less vulnerable to attackers while not creating other dangers. Tasers are a way to stop a single assailant while not killing students with errant bullets or ricochets. Frangible bullets won’t ricochet but you can still hit the wrong person.
Anesthetic darts are another option, but they take effect too slowly to work with an active shooter.
Comment by Last Bull Moose Monday, Apr 2, 18 @ 11:02 am
BC - I received the mailers, as well. Most pro-choice Newman propaganda came from NARAL and Planned Parenthood. Splitting hairs, I know, but maybe that is what was meant…
Comment by Soothsayer Monday, Apr 2, 18 @ 11:06 am
–The problem is how to make the school less vulnerable to attackers while not creating other dangers. Tasers are a way to stop a single assailant while not killing students with errant bullets or ricochets.–
As long as the lunatic with the AR-15 gives you a sporting chance and lets you get within 15 feet. Might need to work that out ahead of time.
Comment by wordslinger Monday, Apr 2, 18 @ 11:10 am
House cleanings at Liquor Control and Gambling.
Comment by Not It Monday, Apr 2, 18 @ 11:29 am
Rich, you may have missed some bad news: Scott Kennedy tweeted that he’s going to be posting less content due to a new job.
That’s tough on those of us who like to crunch voting numbers. I was hoping he’d post a breakdown of Dem primary turnout vs. GOP primary turnout by legislative district. I was able to do it on my own in suburban Cook (BTW, beware Republicans in the Tom Rooney senate nest.) But I need Scott’s help in the multi-county, Tier 1 races.
Comment by O.H. Monday, Apr 2, 18 @ 11:45 am
Paul Vallas enters the race for mayor. Hmm.
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/politics/ct-met-rahm-emanuel-paul-vallas-election-20180328-story.html
Amazon HQ2 rumored to be headed for the Virginia suburbs. Sigh.
http://www.businessinsider.com/amazon-hq2-could-go-to-virginia-evidence-2018-3
Comment by dbk Monday, Apr 2, 18 @ 11:51 am
–BTW canin’ the Gamin’ & Booze Dudes is still abuzz. Some whisperin’ about a trade show in Vegas.–
I imagine a liquor and gaming trade show in Las Vegas might present some temptations for inappropriate behavior on the taxpayer dime.
Where do I sign up for the next one?
Comment by wordslinger Monday, Apr 2, 18 @ 11:52 am
Soothsayer - legit point. I didn’t keep a hard count, but more than a few had “Paid for by Newman for Congress” stamped on them.
I just don’t get why she would take a duck on that issue — it worked really well for her.
Comment by BC Monday, Apr 2, 18 @ 11:52 am
Shooting inside classrooms is done at close quarters. There tasers would be the preferred weapon. If someone were shooting outside then a rifle would be better.
Pick the tool for the task.
Comment by Last Bull Moose Monday, Apr 2, 18 @ 12:00 pm
You missed a twitchy stock market.
Comment by Dome Gnome Monday, Apr 2, 18 @ 12:17 pm
You also missed a huge judgement against LSSI. I think it was $45 million. Don’t have the particulars, but LSSI is special for you.
Comment by Last Bull Moose Monday, Apr 2, 18 @ 1:16 pm
Couple of funny April 1 columns …
Renaming downtown Chicago streets f
https://tinyurl.com/yb8a3lht
Moving State Capitol
https://tinyurl.com/ya8q4vxk
Comment by RNUG Monday, Apr 2, 18 @ 2:16 pm
The Governor’s Passover Seder - or did he have one this year? With two of three Jewish Democratic primary opponents?
Comment by capitol view Monday, Apr 2, 18 @ 3:20 pm