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Hi Rich,
Happy New Year!
May I suggest a photo for a caption contest? The Catholic Conference tweeted (attached) last night about the application opening of year 2 of the Tax Credit Scholarship program, and I included photos from a “celebration” that took place on Saturday at St. Mary Star of the Sea School, which is in Speaker Madigan’s district. The Speaker showed up, and we had a good crowd of parents, students, and staff. A fake check was presented representing the number of scholarships (201) and value (nearly $940,000) in the combined 22nd House/11th Senate districts.
The photo in the bottom right corner is my favorite. It’s of the Speaker and Principal Candice Usauskas of St. Mary Star of the Sea School sharing a laugh after the celebration. (I have no idea what they were talking about.) I’ve also attached that photo.
Thanks for your consideration – I appreciate it.
Mary Massingale
Director of Communications
Catholic Conference of Illinois
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The application process for Year 2 of the #TaxCreditScholarship program is NOW open! Thanks to all for supporting Catholic schools, including Speaker Michael Madigan of @HouseDemsIL for attending a celebration this Saturday at @StMaryStarofSea. pic.twitter.com/Zqq7qijPde
— CatholicConferenceIL (@CatholicConfIL) January 16, 2019
Speaker Madigan with a giant check, or Speaker Madigan laughing with Principal Usauskas? I couldn’t decide which. You choose and caption accordingly.
posted by Rich Miller
Wednesday, Jan 16, 19 @ 12:39 pm
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“Render unto Caesar…”
Comment by LakeviewJ Wednesday, Jan 16, 19 @ 12:43 pm
Mike Madigan spends free time away from Teachers Union members.
Comment by steve Wednesday, Jan 16, 19 @ 12:43 pm
Don’t get used to this.
Comment by Groucho Wednesday, Jan 16, 19 @ 12:43 pm
Madigan, Principal discuss Pritzker plan to abolish scholarship program
Comment by Mockingjay Wednesday, Jan 16, 19 @ 12:47 pm
“Oh Prince-E-Pal… ye found me Pot O Gold”
Comment by Oswego Willy Wednesday, Jan 16, 19 @ 12:48 pm
“Did ye hide me Shillelagh… “
Comment by Oswego Willy Wednesday, Jan 16, 19 @ 12:50 pm
And then *trying to control laughter* Rauner said *catching breath* it was because he wasn’t good at messaging! *doubles over*
Comment by Montrose Wednesday, Jan 16, 19 @ 12:52 pm
Laughing with the principal-For 4 years Rauner kept saying “I will get you” Won’t see him around anymore.
Comment by Retired Educator Wednesday, Jan 16, 19 @ 12:55 pm
Mike Madigan : “Can you believe people actually send their children to Chicago Public schools?”
Comment by steve Wednesday, Jan 16, 19 @ 12:56 pm
Madigan bottom right:
So I channeled my inner Rauner and said “Star of the Sea school? Heck, this check is so big it must be going to the Superstars of the Sea!”
Comment by Cubs in '16 Wednesday, Jan 16, 19 @ 12:58 pm
Mike Madigan “That Jesse Sharkey guy sure is something asking for a 5% pay increase while CPS continues to lose students.”
Comment by steve Wednesday, Jan 16, 19 @ 1:00 pm
Mike Madigan : ” I hear transgendered bathrooms aren’t a big issue in your school.”
Comment by steve Wednesday, Jan 16, 19 @ 1:03 pm
When your writing implement is a can of spray paint, you need to adjust the size of the check. Won’t work at the ATM though.
Comment by A guy Wednesday, Jan 16, 19 @ 1:04 pm
“Please tell the cardinal this is my penance for HB 40.”
Comment by Phil Wednesday, Jan 16, 19 @ 1:05 pm
Madigan:
“The only thing that can make me look good by comparison, is the Catholic diocese”
Comment by TheInvisibleMan Wednesday, Jan 16, 19 @ 1:14 pm
Steve, that’s right. CPS has lost over 30,000 students in last three years alone.
Comment by Anonymous Wednesday, Jan 16, 19 @ 1:18 pm
Mike Madigan : “That Article 10, Section 3 of the Illinois state constitution is a hoot.”
Comment by steve Wednesday, Jan 16, 19 @ 1:19 pm
“Of course JB won’t do away with tax credit scholarships. R u kidding me?” (pic: MJM)
Comment by dbk Wednesday, Jan 16, 19 @ 1:23 pm
“A deal is a deal. I didn’t get to where I am by breaking promises, and certainly wouldn’t lie to the Cardinal”.
Comment by Ed Equity Wednesday, Jan 16, 19 @ 1:27 pm
Mike Madigan : ” Not only has JB heard of private schools his kids go to them.”
Comment by steve Wednesday, Jan 16, 19 @ 1:28 pm
I’ve heard of Rinos you ever hear of Cino?
(points to Madigan)
ohhh… a catholic in name only.
Comment by Iggy Wednesday, Jan 16, 19 @ 1:41 pm
Why do the teachers unions hate children?
Comment by City Zen Wednesday, Jan 16, 19 @ 1:42 pm
Corporal Punishment meets Major Player.
Comment by 47th Ward Wednesday, Jan 16, 19 @ 1:52 pm
–Speaker Madigan laughing with Principal Usauskas–
“Did you see me monster-dunk on those girls? I love these eight-foot hoops….”
Comment by wordslinger Wednesday, Jan 16, 19 @ 2:08 pm
Why no, the Governor should not take this as an indication I am going to disagree with him on ending this program, we are best buddies, we are going to get along great.
Comment by OneMan Wednesday, Jan 16, 19 @ 2:09 pm
(with check): “This is the check we got for appealing the tax bill from Saint Helen of the Blessed Shroud Orphanage”
(with Principal): “Can you help an old altar boy, Principal?”
Comment by Stuntman Bob's Brother Wednesday, Jan 16, 19 @ 2:22 pm
“What do this check and I have in common? Neither of us can be put in Pritzker’s pocket.”
Comment by TwoCents Wednesday, Jan 16, 19 @ 2:31 pm
“…and then J.B. said only my kids should have the ability to go to private school.”
Comment by CitizenChicago Wednesday, Jan 16, 19 @ 2:58 pm
Mike Madigan ” You are confusing me with some other property tax appeals attorney. I don’t bring my business card to events like this.”
Comment by steve Wednesday, Jan 16, 19 @ 3:15 pm
Mike Madigan ” Yeah , I heard Anne Burke couldn’t be here today also.”
Comment by steve Wednesday, Jan 16, 19 @ 3:28 pm
No caption, just want to say how disappointing it is that you’re giving a free advert to the Catholic Conference of Illinois, Rich.
Comment by A State Employee Guy Wednesday, Jan 16, 19 @ 8:56 pm