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posted by Rich Miller
Friday, May 6, 22 @ 8:49 am

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After one day of sunshine, we get more dreary weather more rain.

Comment by Levois J Friday, May 6, 22 @ 9:02 am
What gloomy weather we’ve had for the last month or so. That’s about to end, thankfully, though it will get too hot for the season. Must have sunshine.

Comment by Grandson of Man Friday, May 6, 22 @ 9:03 am
Saw my first Devore yard sign yesterday in Arlington Heights.

Comment by Big Mike Friday, May 6, 22 @ 9:07 am
What happened to Spring? 50s straight to the Sahara.

Comment by PublicServant Friday, May 6, 22 @ 9:16 am
Less random crime weather

Comment by Dutton ranch hand Friday, May 6, 22 @ 9:20 am
Recently, many times when I go to view a You Tube video I get a short 10 second ad narrated by a smiling lady with a slight accent saying “Thanks to Gov. JB Pritzker I am saving money on basic expenses such as Groceries and gas.” Lol. Really? A little bit of a misfire there, Pritzker campaign? Have any of you actually been to a grocery store or gas station lately?

Comment by Responsa Friday, May 6, 22 @ 9:22 am
What an incredible State Fair line up this year. Brooks and Dunn, Willie Nelson, Sammy Hagar, TLC, Disturbed, Demi Lovato, Sam Hunt. SOmething for everyone! I wonder if I can just rent a room in the old grandstands.

Comment by H-W Friday, May 6, 22 @ 9:28 am
Illinois seems to be skipping fall & spring these days

Comment by Peanut Gallery Friday, May 6, 22 @ 9:33 am
===What happened to Spring? 50s straight to the Sahara.===

420.48 ppm atmosphere CO2. I will now attempt to make this Illinois-centric by quietly grumbling about the Prairie State Energy Campus.

Comment by Candy Dogood Friday, May 6, 22 @ 9:34 am
In their 2020 edition, the Old Farmer’s Almanac predicted the new climate for the Ohio River Valley would be spring and fall lasting six to eight weeks combined.
Here we be.

Comment by Flyin' Elvis'-Utah Chapter Friday, May 6, 22 @ 9:45 am
Tom DeVore Facebook rants/posts are comedy gold. Probably not his intention.

Comment by Highland IL Friday, May 6, 22 @ 9:47 am
=Less random crime weather=
And more violent crime weather.

Comment by Rabble Friday, May 6, 22 @ 10:19 am
On the way home from work yesterday my husband told me we should expect our Ameren electric bill to go up $50 a month. That’s a 37% increase. Ouch. (banned punctuation)

Comment by Dog Lover Friday, May 6, 22 @ 10:53 am
Checking in from Florida today. Gives me a renewed appreciation for the Midwest in general, but specifically Illinois.

Comment by Proud Papa Bear Friday, May 6, 22 @ 11:43 am
==On the way home from work yesterday my husband told me we should expect our Ameren electric bill to go up $50 a month.==

Any idea on how CWLP rates might be affected by the increased energy costs, and if brownouts for CWLP customers might also happen this summer? Same with other muni utilities downstate (e.g., Village of Chatham).

Comment by NonAFSCMEStateEmployeeFromChatham Friday, May 6, 22 @ 11:51 am
==Any idea on how CWLP rates might be affected by the increased energy costs, and if brownouts for CWLP customers might also happen this summer? Same with other muni utilities downstate (e.g., Village of Chatham).==

For the record, I haven’t yet heard anything about future Springfield or Chatham rate increases for this summer, and the new rates.

Comment by NonAFSCMEStateEmployeeFromChatham Friday, May 6, 22 @ 12:01 pm
==What an incredible State Fair line up this year. Brooks and Dunn, Willie Nelson, Sammy Hagar, TLC, Disturbed, ==

When I saw those first few names I thought, “Is Edgar still governor?”

Comment by NonAFSCMEStateEmployeeFromChatham Friday, May 6, 22 @ 12:21 pm
looking forward to the White Sox coverage on Sunday with Jason Benetti on the MLB tv call…and he’s doing games for other teams too. that guy is so talented.

Comment by Amalia Friday, May 6, 22 @ 3:39 pm
oops, wait it is on NBC and Peacock. tonight is Apple TV. hard to keep up with where the Sox are covered.

Comment by Amalia Friday, May 6, 22 @ 3:40 pm

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