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posted by Rich Miller
Thursday, May 12, 22 @ 8:43 am

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I hope everyone was able to get out and enjoy the spring weather this year - lasting from 10am to 11am on Tuesday.

Comment by TheInvisibleMan Thursday, May 12, 22 @ 8:56 am
LL launching her re-election campaign next month. I have to imagine the cloud of apathy that surrounded the last mayoral election will be lifted this time around. Is there even anyone serious who wants this job?

Comment by MaddyMoon Thursday, May 12, 22 @ 8:57 am
Last week had the heat on night, this week the AC is running and mosquitoes have arrived in our yard.

Comment by Give Me A Break Thursday, May 12, 22 @ 9:00 am
Boeing is moving out after tens of millions in tax incentives. I don’t hear the right complaining about that socialism, but dog forbid we give poor kids lunch at school.

I woke up cranky, how are you?

Comment by Commisar Gritty Thursday, May 12, 22 @ 9:06 am
I have gotten the tests from ComEd about not running large appliances during peak hours the last few days.

Comment by Cheryl44 Thursday, May 12, 22 @ 9:06 am
Here is a fun way to make money predicting the outcome of the Governor’s race.

https://www.predictit.org/markets/detail/7659/Which-party-will-win-the-2022-Illinois-gubernatorial-election

Comment by low level Thursday, May 12, 22 @ 9:07 am
Air conditioning. Can’t live with it. Can’t live without it. Ugh 90s.

Comment by Amalia Thursday, May 12, 22 @ 9:08 am
Wishing it would cool down so I can enjoy the nice weather. I took a vacation this week so I could get things done and this is what I get. Hot weather

Comment by QCMan Thursday, May 12, 22 @ 9:08 am
Noisy. New roof shingles going on today. Good day for it, though.

Comment by MSIX Thursday, May 12, 22 @ 9:13 am
Link from @lowlevel leads me to wondering: What’s the most realistic scenario that would cause a Democrat to lose the Illinois governor’s race this year (since it seems very, very unlikely)?

Comment by Torco Sign Thursday, May 12, 22 @ 9:21 am
May be a tad warm in the bleachers today at the 12:15 STL Cards game.

Comment by BTO2 Thursday, May 12, 22 @ 9:21 am
Another beautiful day today. I love it when I can open the windows and have that spring breeze waft through the apartment.

Comment by JoanP Thursday, May 12, 22 @ 9:30 am
Interesting case at the Illinois Supreme Court yesterday with two former legislators (Michael Noland and James Clayborne) trying to get back pay after both voted to freeze legislator pay.

Comment by Steve Rogers Thursday, May 12, 22 @ 9:32 am
=== What’s the most realistic scenario that would cause a Democrat to lose the Illinois governor’s race this year===

Roe not being threatened or overturned.

Could make it close, but Illinois, with Roe either threatened or likely overturned, in 2022, it’s an uphill climb with one arm tied behind their back… and if they are a Trumpian/Pro-Life/Big Lie nominee… that sinks the whole ticket “plus”

There was a time, 26 years of GOP governors, 30 of 42 years of GOP governors… that’s not “today”

We’ll see.

Comment by Oswego Willy Thursday, May 12, 22 @ 9:38 am
“if they are Trumpian”

“If”, that’s adorable.

Comment by Flyin' Elvis'-Utah Chapter Thursday, May 12, 22 @ 9:41 am
After our bitterly cold winter I just can’t bring myself to complaint about the heat…yet.

Comment by Bubba Gump Shrimp Emporium and Lasso Factory Thursday, May 12, 22 @ 9:42 am
===that’s adorable===

Do you consider Irvin… Trumpian?

Comment by Oswego Willy Thursday, May 12, 22 @ 9:43 am
=Do you consider Irvin… Trumpian?=

Yes, when he needs to be. And when you consider that 1/3 of ILGOP voters are still undecided and over 50% of them would be swayed by a Trump endorsement, he needs to be. It’s the reality of where the party is at.

Comment by Pundent Thursday, May 12, 22 @ 10:01 am
OW, the sooner you accept that any GOP candidate will go MAGA if they believe it ensures victory the sooner you can get over this fantasy that your party can return to the days of Reagan and Edgar.

Comment by Flyin' Elvis'-Utah Chapter Thursday, May 12, 22 @ 10:02 am
I think everyone’s mad in Chicago right now, it’s hot, Lightfoot is a dud, and we thought COVID would be done by now.

Comment by Old IL Dude Thursday, May 12, 22 @ 10:05 am
===the sooner you accept that any GOP candidate will go MAGA if they believe it ensures victory===

If Irvin does, then your premise rings true.

I don’t think I’m naive. I’d like to think I’ve been harshly and unabashedly realistic to what’s been going on, while looking at what other options are being dismissed.

Depending on any day, I’m a RINO, apologist, “Democrat”, all those, but mostly homeless and orphaned.

There are states with less than Trumpian folks (Maryland comes to mind?), Illinois as a state would be better served with two functioning parties.

Comment by Oswego Willy Thursday, May 12, 22 @ 10:08 am
Sat in a bar on 33rd street for a couple of hours after we found out the Sox game was cancelled. Perfect weather for sitting under an umbrella having a few beverages. There are worse ways to spend a lovely day.

Comment by Friendly Bob Adams Thursday, May 12, 22 @ 10:08 am
OW - like you I feel like a political orphan. The Democratic Socialist members of Chicago City Council drive me nuts and the suburban/downstate Trumpians are in another world from me. Where do we go my friend?

I remember the “good old days” when Republicans and Democrats could argue policy during the day, and then go out to dinner and/or drinks at night. Unfortunately, those days are gone.

Comment by Suburbanon Thursday, May 12, 22 @ 10:43 am
When does the grocery tax suspension go into effect? I thought it was effective immediately but thus far all my food purchases have been taxed 1.25%. Did I misunderstand the legislation?

Comment by Jvslp Thursday, May 12, 22 @ 12:12 pm
Just got my facebook settlement check direct deposited

A cool $397 dollars.

Thank you Illinois biometric information privacy act!

Comment by Nick Thursday, May 12, 22 @ 12:19 pm
anyone celebrate last night near JB house? Got pretty wild on North Ave and Clark last night. Too much craziness around the city.

Comment by Jose Abreu's Next Homer Thursday, May 12, 22 @ 12:31 pm

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