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Greg Bales @gregory_b

Government adjacent. Calmer than you are.

Joined March 2009
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Election day, Illinois.
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Bob Morgan@BobMorganIL
Feb 16
I endorse this message. @olivegarden
Nik Marda@nrmarda
Feb 15
When Democrats finally run someone who believes Olive Garden is a fancy restaurant:
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Formula 1
@F1
31 Aug 2025
Charles ponders his misfortune 😔 #F1 #DutchGP
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Tina Sfondeles@TinaSfon
18 Jul 2025
Girls watching construction projects
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Once again Cook County and President Preckwinkle doing good work: chicagobusiness.com/resident…

Cook County opens first modular homes in $12 million affordable housing push

The two are the first of a dozen going up in Humboldt Park, with more expected to start construction in Chicago Heights and Proviso Township in coming months.

chicagobusiness.com
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12 Jun 2025
Good morning, Peoria.
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I have one request @Suntimes -- please fix your website so I do not have to log back in every other day. Sincerely, a fan and paying subscriber.
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White smoke.
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I like C-SPAN
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Barack Obama
@BarackObama
23 Apr 2025
As an Illinois voter, I couldn’t be prouder that our senator for the last 28 years has been one of the finest in the country. Dick Durbin has always fought the good fight on behalf of working families, and his integrity shines through in everything he does.    It’s also true that I would not have been a United States Senator – and certainly would not have been President – had it not been for Dick’s support. He has been a great and loyal friend, and Michelle and I wish him and Loretta all the best in their next chapter.
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Senator Dick Durbin
@SenatorDurbin
23 Apr 2025
The decision of whether to run for re-election has not been easy. I truly love the job of being a United States Senator. But in my heart, I know it’s time to pass the torch. So, I am announcing today that I will not be seeking re-election at the end of my term.
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Senator Dick Durbin
@SenatorDurbin
21 Apr 2025
We have lost the messenger, but we must hold fast to the message of Pope Francis to love and respect one another. In a world of hate and fear, Pope Francis’ message of peace and understanding is needed now more than ever.
TIME
@TIME
21 Apr 2025
Pope Francis, the ‘world’s parish priest’ who led in an era of crisis, dies at 88
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14 Feb 2025
These @TomColeOK04 valentines are pretty good.
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Watching the Wrigley Field Winter Classic, and reflecting on the time @mrocketrichards and I went to the 2014 NHL Winter Classic at Soldier Field. It was so cold we spent the last period in the lounge.
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Chicago Blackhawks
@NHLBlackhawks
31 Dec 2024
Doors open on the left at the Winter Classic.
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Intermarium 24@intermarium24
26 Dec 2024
This is not the first time russia has shot down civilian aircraft: 1983 - Korean Airlines 2014 - Malaysia Airlines 2024 - Azerbaijan Airlines
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Senator Dick Durbin
@SenatorDurbin
3 Dec 2024
I’m honored to continue to serve the Senate Democratic Caucus as Whip in the 119th Congress. The November 5th election showed that our nation remains divided, and we face many challenges ahead. I look forward to continuing to serve my caucus and the American people in this role.
Chuck Schumer
@SenSchumer
3 Dec 2024
The Senate Democratic Leadership for the 119th Congress:
An image reads: "The Senate Democratic Leadership for the 119th Congress Senate Democratic Leader and Chair of the Conference: Senator Charles Schumer Democratic Whip: Senator Dick Durbin Chair of Steering and Policy Committee: Senator Amy Klobuchar Chair of Strategic Communications Committee: Senator Cory Booker Vice Chair of the Conference: Senator Elizabeth Warren Vice Chair of the Conference: Senator Mark Warner Chair of Outreach: Senator Bernie Sanders Senate Democratic Conference Secretary: Senator Tammy Baldwin Vice Chair of Outreach: Senator Catherine Cortez Masto Deputy Democratic Conference Secretary: Senator Brian Schatz Deputy Democratic Conference Secretary: Senator Chris Murphy"

ALT An image reads: "The Senate Democratic Leadership for the 119th Congress Senate Democratic Leader and Chair of the Conference: Senator Charles Schumer Democratic Whip: Senator Dick Durbin Chair of Steering and Policy Committee: Senator Amy Klobuchar Chair of Strategic Communications Committee: Senator Cory Booker Vice Chair of the Conference: Senator Elizabeth Warren Vice Chair of the Conference: Senator Mark Warner Chair of Outreach: Senator Bernie Sanders Senate Democratic Conference Secretary: Senator Tammy Baldwin Vice Chair of Outreach: Senator Catherine Cortez Masto Deputy Democratic Conference Secretary: Senator Brian Schatz Deputy Democratic Conference Secretary: Senator Chris Murphy"

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President Biden Archived
@POTUS46Archive
25 Nov 2024
Based on their temperament and commitment to being productive members of society, I hereby pardon Peach and Blossom. They will now head back to Minnesota to serve as ambassadors of America’s top turkey growing state, and inspire future generations of agricultural students.
Peach and Blossom are pictured on the South Lawn of the White House.

ALT Peach and Blossom are pictured on the South Lawn of the White House.

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218 judges confirmed under President Biden and Vice President Harris… and counting!
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Greg Bales@gregory_b
19 Nov 2024
Just paid two parking tickets. Doing my part for Chicago's budget problem.
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