Illinois legislators return to Springfield today to open a special session called by the governor to solve the state's budget mess.
What will make the session special? Let's take a look.
- The guest china will be used in the Senate mess
- Square dancing on Saturday nights
- Will be allowed to vote "Present, but don't tell my wife I'm here"
- Legislators can redeem "frequent dealmaking points" at the House gift shop or in the form of earmarks
- Face time with the governor now just $10,000
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- Bring a Lobbyist To Work Day extended for the duration
- Pin The Tax Hike On The Governor for cash and prizes nightly in Michael Madigan's office.
- One additional mulligan per hole allowed on House golf course
- Free posturing for every member
- Best partisan soundbite wins immunity challenge
Steve Rhodes is the proprietor of The Beachwood Reporter, a Chicago-centric news and culture review.
