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Chicago Tribune political reporter. Lifetime Achievement Award/Chicago Headline Club-SPJ. Tweets are mine. RTs don’t = endorsement.
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GOP Rep Adam Kinzinger on Will County GOP vote to censure him: “"Maybe if the Will County GOP spent the same amount of time and energy helping local Republicans as they do with petty censure votes to go after those that vote their conscience, they might actually win a few races.”
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This is on the Illinois Republican County Chairmen’s Association’s Facebook site:
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Trump tells reporters on AF1 he is considering giving disgraced and imprisoned former IL Gov Rod Blagojevich a pardon and commutation for federal corruption conviction. Blago, a “you’re fired” Apprentice guest, tried to extort children’s hospital and sell Obama’s senate seat.
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I’ll miss this quote most among all the others at Tribune Tower. No one was more ostracized by a partisan-motivated press than Lincoln, a subscriber to the
@chicagotribune
which helped make him president.
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From an Illinois conservative website's review of the Tuesday night governor debate at WGN-TV studios:
"Chicago media polls say Governor JB Pritzker leading by double digits in the race, but the crowd's enthusiasm was behind Senator Bailey."
There was no studio audience.
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Now that Anderson Cooper has called “bullshit” on Blagojevich, can we stop the media-enabler tour and call it his 15 minutes? Wishful thinking I know.
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IL Rep Adam Kinzinger, one of 10 Republican House members to vote to impeach: “I am disappointed that the Senate was unwilling to hold former President Trump accountable for his actions. And I will be looking at alternate options to ensure responsibility and accountability.”
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Kanye West kicked off Illinois presidential ballot on 8-0 vote of the State Board of Elections.
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Head of the state GOP county chairmen’s association called the posting “unauthorized.” Then he explains how they have a “multi-stage, approval process for all social media posts on any of the RCCA’s social media properties.” The process, he said, is being “re-evaluated.”
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Snoop Dogg to headline Illinois State Fair. No doubt intensifies Gov. JB Pritzker’s call to legalize marijuana.
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Patti Blagojevich: “Little did we know how truly corrupt the Obama-era Justice Department and FBI really were.” Obama wasn’t president yet when Rod was arrested.
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Brandon Johnson's victory represents a generational change in Chicago politics where Democratic mayors had adhered to a center/center right appeasement of the moneyed business community to a time of post-pandemic economic inequality and the rising power of public employee unions.
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Stephen Colbert will broadcast live from the Auditorium Theatre during the DNC in Chicago, CBS announces.
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My story: Rep. Adam Kinzinger raises $1.1 million for his anti-Trump PAC in first quarter, and an equal amount for his reelection fund - Chicago Tribune
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When it came time to depart Tribune Tower I decided to take some of my landyards to the last remaining downtown shrine of Chicago journalism and Bill Sianis shocked me with this display at
@Cheezborger
. Lotta miles. Speechless.
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Gov Pritzker: "If you are angry today, I’m here to tell you to be angry. I’m furious. I’m furious that yet more innocent lives were taken by gun violence...
While we celebrate the 4th of July just once a year, mass shootings have become our weekly–yes, weekly American tradition
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So Paddock Publications, publisher of the Daily Herald, is using its mailing operation to send out Dan Proft’s fake newspaper political mailings. It strains belief when trusted media is more important than ever, Paddock’s pursuit for cash outweighs its journalistic responsibility
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Probably my final view of the river from the “crown” of Tribune Tower.
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In a Tribune ed board interview Ken Griffin wrongly believes IL govs are limited to two terms and incorrectly says municipal pension costs are “socialized” by all taxpayers statewide. Perhaps some of his $50m for Irvin should have paid for a civics class.
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Just a personal and professional note. Sunday will mark the final edition of the Sunday Spin on WGN Radio after nearly 7 years. It's been great to be a part of a legacy radio station and trying to help inform about the politics and policies behind the headlines. Tune in 5-7p.
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More national fly-by nonsense. Kinzinger would not likely have won a primary against LaHood given the district includes much of LaHood/Trump territory. Local knowledge is important:
Despite some of the cable news noise I’m hearing, Kinzinger leaving Congress is not about Trump. He would’ve won his primary. It’s about his district being eliminated by Illinois Democrats.
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As Senate GOP leader McConnell blasts Trump but uses constitutional excuse to vote to acquit, his NRSC issues fundraising email to “stand with Trump against impeachment.”
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This is a severe loss for Chicago journalism. Allison was my friend. We respected each other, she helped inform me about the Black community. We cohosted a governor’s debate. We shared good times and bad times and just spoke about a month ago. This hurts.
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Very appreciative to celebrate 30 years at
@chicagotribune
with my great colleagues this evening. Onward!
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From the “Crown” of Tribune Tower. One of my favorite pictures.
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Illinois Republican US Rep. Adam Kinzinger says 25th Amendment should be invoked to remove Trump from presidency.
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This says everything about the tenure of conceited Rod Blagojevich. He was a character in his own devolved ego show. A victim of his own stupidity. And of course, piss on the judge who sent you to prison for, in part, shaking down a children’s hospital for campaign contributions
Heard the news that the Judge who presided over both of my trials has died. He ran a Kangaroo Court. Law and justice were perverted. He gave me a 14 year sentence for things he knew were not crimes. My faith requires forgiveness. My condolences to his family.
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And we are the ones accused of being “fake news.”
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Freshman Democrat Underwood moves to impeachment column.
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Wow. Great reporting from
@Buzzfeed
that just retyped our
@chicagotribune
actual reporting at the Dan Ryan. So impressive. Why not just link to it and give our reporters their due, then sitting at a desk hundreds of miles away and pretending you’re covering a story.
#Journalism
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My story: In Chicago, Democratic presidential candidate Andrew Yang backs impeachment but warns it also will increase political polarization
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It was the second time Oberweis, 74, failed in a bid for IL14, losing in 2008. It joins a string of losses at the federal level which included unsuccessful bids for U.S. Senate in 2002, 2004 and 2014. He also lost a 2006 bid for governor and a past bid for state GOP chair.
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If there’s a better way to celebrate a birthday than with grandson Leo…
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My story:
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Truly a legend and a great gentleman—off the field. RIP Mr. Butkus.
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ILGov J.B. Pritzker has signed legislation permitting bars to serve a free drink during one-month period beginning June 10 for getting vacinated. New law also extends for two years the cocktails-to-go provision used to help restaurants with deliveries during pandemic shutdown.
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IL Gov JB Pritzker signs “cocktails to go” into law to help bars and restaurants. Subject to local regulation Liquor must have a tamper-proof seal.
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Gov JB Pritzker signing Tobacco 21, the minimum age to buy cigarettes in Illinois, tomorrow per his schedule.
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That’s the 1,450 foot tall Sears Tower (yes, Sears) from a mile and a half away in the haze of Canadian wildfires.
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Here’s today’s winning email featuring a reader complaint and the actual Lede of the story:
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From one old goat to another. Celebrating
@Cheezborger
’s Sam Sianis 89th Birthday in style.
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Wannabe primary challenger to US Rep. Adam Kinzinger, Jack Lombardi, calls him a “pasty” for accepting Pelosi invite to join Jan 6 panel. Pasty is a meat pie or a pallid appearance or the result of someone who can’t spell patsy.
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Today marks my first day of a mandatory one-week furlough from the Tribune. As such, I can’t work or even pass along news tips. Please understand my frustration. But If you believe in the value of local journalism, buy a subscription and let the owners know what you think.
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The Illinois State Board of Elections on an 8-0 vote has unanimously certified the state's results of the Nov. 3 general election, delivering 20 electoral votes to Joe Biden. Turnout was 72.92%, the highest since 1992 election when 78.24% of Illinois' voters cast ballots.
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I am devastated at the loss of Tony Esposito. I got to know him and his wife after his playing days and I wore his number playing goal. He was so smart, so much fun and I made sure I was there the day the
@NHLBlackhawks
honored him. 1/2
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I am now on the last of three furlough weeks mandated by the Tribune. Please understand my frustration, especially after all the news of the past week. But If you value local journalism, read the work of my colleagues, buy a subscription and let the owners know what you think.
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Lindsay Walters, former Bruce Rauner spokeswoman and current White House deputy press secretary, to leave for private sector
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Despite the GSA decision on the transition, Trump still sending fundraising emails, including this: "We are accomplishing so much, which is even more reason to step up and DEFEND THE ELECTION! We cannot let the Democrats STEAL this Election from your all-time favorite President."
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Illinois EPA issues seal order shutting down Sterigenics plant in suburban WIllowbrook amid concerns of cancer-causing ethylene oxide emissions.
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Blagojevich:"I f-busted my ass and pissed people off and gave your grandmother a free f-ride on a bus. OK? I gave your (expletive) baby a chance to have health care. And what do I get for that? Only 13 percent of you all out there think I'm doing a good job. So F all of you."
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88 years old but not an old Goat!
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Honored and humbled to be in such company: Chicago Headline Club honors four journalists with Lifetime Achievement Award
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The Illinois House has sent Gov. J.B. Pritzker legislation to make Illinois the 11th state to authorize recreational use of cannabis and license cultivation and dispensaries after three hours of debate. Vote was 66-47, with 60 needed for passage.
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In last 24 hours, West was tossed from ballots in Illinois, Montana and battleground states of Ohio and Wisconsin.
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Our story: Michael Madigan’s decades-long grip on Illinois ends as House Democrats set to make Rep. Emanuel ‘Chris’ Welch state’s first Black speaker
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—30—
To the fourth floor newsroom at Tribune Tower in Chicago. Onward.
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Gutierrez says he will travel the country to create “a new fierce framework” for immigrant rights heading into 2020 presidential election. Also wants Puerto Rico rebuilt. Says he can’t do both from 4th Congressional District seat.
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On my last day at Tribune Tower, doing my
@sundayspin
show, I made a farewell visit to the former Chicago Tribune newsroom on the Tower’s fourth floor.
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Off the grid for a few days for right shoulder replacement surgery. It’s a new day in Illinois. My friend
@AmandaVinicky
will handle the
@SundaySpin
with so much to talk about. Stay warm. Stay safe. Talk to you soon.
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As a journalist, I should no longer be amazed at the lack of profundity that exists on social media from those who don’t appreciate factual reporting but instead want to be trolls in hope of an individual response that they view as legitimatizing themselves. Sorry, facts matter.
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Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot imposes 9pm curfew through 6am Sunday due to protests that have grown violent.
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Opinion | James Comey: How Trump Co-opts Leaders Like Bill Barr - The New York Times “Mr. Trump eats your soul in small bites.”
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From Madigan:
“I have suspended my campaign for Speaker.
As I have said many times in the past, I have always put the best interest of the House Dem Caucus and our members first. The. House Dem Caucus can work to find someone, other than me, to get 60 votes for Speaker.”
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In bipartisan vote, the Illinois House has ordered state Rep. Darren Bailey, R-Xenia, removed from the Bank of Springfield, the chamber's coronavirus home, for failing to follow new House rules requiring members to wear a mask.
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I’d really encourage people to read trusted media. I’m now looking at a competitor’s story citing as a chief legal argument a matter the courts dealt with months ago and that is no longer relevant or even before the court. Experience does matter.
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IL Gov JB Pritzker, in a state where abortion rights are enshrined in law, to call legislature into special session in “coming weeks” to further broaden availability of reproductive rights. Issues such as out of state hold harmless for doctors and patients and more resources.
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Dairy magnate Jim Oberweis launching GOP challenge to first-term Democratic U.S. Rep. Lauren Underwood - Chicago Tribune Attn:
@RobElgasABC7
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So very sorry about the sudden layoffs of good friends, great colleagues and smart people at
@chicagotribune
. These are people we depend upon to help us deliver the news.. Getting harder to saddle up the dinosaur each day.
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Today marks Day One of my second-of-three furlough weeks mandated by the Tribune. As such, I can’t work or even pass along news tips. Please understand my frustration. But If you value local journalism, buy a subscription and let the owners know what you think.
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As my colleague,
@royalpratt
pointed out, Vallas had the money to define Johnson but kept up his anti-crime messaging. Johnson was the blank slate, a source for voter aspirations rather than the status quo that had defined "The City That Works."
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A special Father’s Day thank you to my two daughters for my new
@NHLBlackhawks
sweater. I’m very proud of you.
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Another loss for the Ice Cream Man. US House rejects Jim Oberweis GOP challenge of election of Democratic US Rep Lauren Underwood to a second term from Illinois 14th CD.
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Congratulations to Devin Hester and Steve Mongo McMichael and Julius Peppers for entering the NFL Hall of Fame. Well deserved and well appreciated!
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Classic Dick Butkus after new statue was unveiled at the University of Illinois...
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Vallas attempted to walk a tightrope as a “lifelong Democrat” bit failed with his link to far-right groups like FOP, Awake IL, Proft, Ives, Kass, IPI Wirepoints, Trump backers, opposition to abortion, shift to GOP. Any questions about those ties he tried to label as a distraction
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Got a great deal on a boneless prime rib and decided to give it a try on the birthday Traeger. Not bad....
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Socially distanced at the Wise Guys Corner at
@Cheezborger
to start 2nd mandated furlough week. First time back since March 18. Onward Phase 4!
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The post-election edition of the Chicago Tribune rolling off the presses at 1:45am on Nov. 9 at Freedom Center.
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The Illinois House votes 72-45 to to increase the state's personal income tax rate from 3.75 percent to 4.95 percent.
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@C_Hansen84
@allenskillicorn
@chicagosmayor
@IvankaTrump
Extremely interesting. The media doesn’t report it. So how did Ivanka know? Go after the criminals getting guns. Out of state gun laws allow straw purchasers. Don’t blame Trump? when racist rhetoric comes from the top? And, BTW, it appears you’re guilty of distracted driving.
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A bit of irony. It was almost two years to the day, June 17, that I walked out of Tribune Tower for the last time following my radio show.
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