Forgotten IL, if only there was some politician who was in the national spotlight who coul dbring more attention to their plight.
(No, I am not blaming him at all).
Old Shepherd
· 1 year ago
Do you think the governor of Indiana could come to Southeastern Illinois, too?
decaturvoter
· 1 year ago
Oh where ,oh where can my Blago be, oh where,oh where has he gone? Why has not the Illinois Governor shown his face/ It is not north of I 80, that's why.
Rich Miller
· 1 year ago
Chicago TV=presence. No Chicago TV=noshow.
decaturvoter
· 1 year ago
Where is the National Guard? That's right they are all overseas.
Rich Miller
· 1 year ago
I'm not sure if the Guard is needed since it's such a sparsely populated area. At the very least, I haven't yet seen or heard of a request.
Princeville
· 1 year ago
But by no show, does it not defeat his image of the governor that is doing all he can to bring jobs and build the economy in Southern IL. I don't get it. I hear Spokesman Williamsen go on about bringing "real jobs with real people spending real money" to Southern IL (on the TS move) but in this emergency and sad affair Blago doesn't even show his self. I'm getting a real double message for his concern of Southern IL.
Commonsense in Illinois
· 1 year ago
Pssst...Abby....This is a great opportunity for the Big B to shine with his peeps. Pry him out of the bunker and put him to work.
Illinois Geologist
· 1 year ago
Looking forward, I hope that as the waters recede and rebuilding begins, those impacted are moved out out the way of future harm.
Flooded fields are the unavoidable consequences of farming very productive lowlands and the consequences can be remediated with relative ease. But flooded homes, businesses, and water supplies are catastrophes with consequences that can never be fully addressed; however, with proper planning, these catastrophes can be mostly averted.
Because rebuilding is, necessarily, planned so soon after the event, I hope these issues are brought up now. While the Governor may be absent, I hope that he allows some funds to flow into planning for recovery ASAP.
anon
· 1 year ago
This is shameful. My lord Rod, take a little interest!
wordslinger
· 1 year ago
Any governor of any state who doesn't get his or her shoes muddy in a situation like this is derelict.
A lot of state resources are in play to assist a lot of citizens. A real chief executive, a real leader, a real governor would spend some time on the ground to make sure everything that can be done is being done well. That's the job.
Cheswick
· 1 year ago
Red = no show. Lawrence County was light blue in 2002, then dark red in 2006.
Rich Miller
· 1 year ago
I don't think that's it. The flood just isn't on his radar because it's not being covered by Chicago TV.
Vote Quimby!
· 1 year ago
Did he show up after the earthquakes either?
problem
· 1 year ago
Rich, it might be helpful to highlight Ready.illinois.gov. Looks like they have a lot of useful things up on the flooding.
Macbeth
· 1 year ago
--- Did he show up after the earthquakes either? ---
No, but he created a task force. And probably a website, too. That's our taxpaying dollars in action. We definitely needed an earthquake task force in Illinois.
Greg
· 1 year ago
Since it's mostly farmland that's being flooded, it's not really a flood on "the people." So I think the governor is being consistent.
Deep South
· 1 year ago
Macbeth, you must be in northern Illinois. If you lived in the southern part of the state, you might think an earthquake task force would be a good idea...no matter who decided to create such an animal.
Pot calling kettle
· 1 year ago
Deep South: Actually, planning has been going on for years. State and federal agencies have been mapping and planning and retrofitting...the Gov just created a new group to make the news. He will probably neglect to fund them next year.
One of the duties of the gov. is to show up when bad things happen. The gov is the face of state government, and his physical presence, while not necessary to the operations, is an important symbol. In the case of this gov, it typically indicates where is true interests lie. Look for him at the Cubs game...
Potshot: Gov. B. is probably mad about all these pesky expenses because it makes it difficult for him to justify buying Wrigley Field.
enrico depressario
· 1 year ago
Rich, thank you for not forgetting about our long-neglected corner of this state. This is a 100-plus-year event that is inflicting hardship and suffering upon people who would never imagine their homes would be flooded.
Vote Quimby!
· 1 year ago
The governor should make a visit. It is inexcusable. Robinson (just north of the flooded area) has a nice airport, so he could easily make the trip. Jim Thompson flew in several times......
Fan of the Game
· 1 year ago
Like I said a couple of days ago, southeastern Illinois(along with west-central Illinois) is "Forgottonia." It's not that the governor's presence there makes that big of a difference; it likely doesn't. However, if he were sloshing through some muck, it would provide a symbol to folks that things are being done and that the governor can see first-hand if the situation warrants more resources.
The rains are coming again tonight and tomorrow. We'll see what happens to other levees and other areas of the state that are on the brink of flodding.
Cub Fan
· 1 year ago
===Chicago TV=presence. No Chicago TV=noshow. ==== There are plenty of cameras at the Cubs game. Which he is at right now.
Mark Johnson
· 1 year ago
I threw sand bags as a National Guard member in 1993 and Budweiser send canned water to the flood zone. They were in white cans that said water on them. I saved one and have it at home. I am going to call my local contacts at my local Bud distributor but I would suggest others do the same and see if we all squeeking together can get this done again.
Vote Quimby!
· 1 year ago
He is truly at the Cubs game today? The audacity!
It's a Big State
· 1 year ago
Just another example of Rod Blagojevich's ineptness. I can just see one of Rod's minions trying to show Rod where Lawrence County is and then Rod saying, "But the Wrigley Field Deal"????
Sorry
· 1 year ago
All the sandbags in the state have been sent to the Ravenswood neighborhood to keep out the media.
Vote Quimby!
· 1 year ago
Rod: I didn't realize the Ohio River was flooding so fast. Aide: Sir, this is the Wabash and Embarras Rivers causing the problems. Rod: Cheez...how many rivers does this state have?
Free tip: if somebody from Chicago does stop by, the locals pronounce it AM-braw, not like its spelled.
Anonymous
· 1 year ago
Has he made any appearance in the south suburban areas hit by tornadoes last weekend? There were no serious injuries but there was significant damage in some communities, and at least one Chicago TV station tracked the storms live.
If so, it would be further evidence of Rich's axiom about Chicago TV coverage. If not, perhaps it means he's hunkering down more than usual, though not because of the weather.
Anon
· 1 year ago
VQ. He actually is at the Cubs game. I have confirmed that. But I have not cofirmed who he is sitting with. I can see the spin sister issuing a release saying he is sitting with the owners of the Tommy Bartlett Water Show and he is trying to get them to move to Lawrence County. Even if that absurd situation was possible, Illinois would probably lose out to Indiana.
Macbeth
· 1 year ago
They're closing one of the two bridges in Quincy. Highwater's expected to rise over the western edge of the older bridge.
Yikes. Also a state of emergency in Quincy.
Joe Schmoe
· 1 year ago
Is that a joke? Baseball instead of a photo op in hip waders?
Vote Quimby!
· 1 year ago
Every day that goes by without a capital bill, 3,744 acres of Illinois go under water!
anon
· 1 year ago
The flood isn't on his radar because the Chicago media isn't covering it??? Is he that out of touch? I knew things were bad but this is beyond pitiful.
Vote Quimby!
· 1 year ago
He probably left the Cubs game before it went into extra innings to get back to work on the budget hole.
Bill
· 1 year ago
Hey, it is June and the Cubs have the best record in baseball! Get your priorities straight people.
Fan of the Game
· 1 year ago
The Missouri DOT is closing memorial Bridge between Quincy and West Quincy by tomorrow. Nothing at this point about Bayview Bridge (the newer bridge).
618er
· 1 year ago
#
- Rich Miller - Thursday, Jun 12, 08 @ 1:50 pm:
Chicago TV=presence. No Chicago TV=noshow. No one on his staff reads this anymore????
Rich Miller
· 1 year ago
Yeah, but he doesn't.
Pot calling kettle
· 1 year ago
No, Rich, he reads it. See my earlier post (2:51). He is reassuring Sam Zell that the State will still buy Wrigley.
South of I 80
· 1 year ago
Just came back from my mom's in Vincennes yesterday the 11th and could not believe the way the water came up when I left the 9th. I lived down there and all my family does too, but I have never seen it this bad. I went north on Rt. 1 and I was afraid I wouldn't get out. I understand there is more rain on the way. Those low bridges on Rt 1 will never last, the water was all the way up to the bottoms and the water was lapping the road. Stay safe everyone.
Arthur Andersen
· 1 year ago
Hey, Problem-
Nice try with "ready.illinois.gov"
Any of us with college age kids could have had them knock out the same thing in probably less time, cheaper, and without all the gratuitous Blago PR all over it.
Besides, it's a little hard to fire up the PC when it's floating out of your living room.
Tool.
Rich is right. If you think you're helping Elvis-News Flash-you're not.
If you want to be helpful, be like AA and drop a Benjamin or two in that relief fund instead of trying to blow smoke up a bunch of places with well-tuned smoke detectors, k?
South of I 80
· 1 year ago
We have flooding in North of I-80, Quad Cities, Quincy, Lawarence County and the other counties in the southeastern Illinois, and G-Rod is at a Cub, throw back, ballgame (I'm happy they won), but the state is flooding on three sides. He should be in a helicopter & waders going around the state and reasuring the people they we are here to help!!
I'm sorry I lost my head, it was a throw back ballgame from 1948, we weren't flooded then, my mistake!
Bookworm
· 1 year ago
Not to mention that counties along the Fox River are also at risk from a dam just north of the Wisconsin border that is in danger of breaking. Not to mention the significant crop losses due to flooding all over the state. Not to mention tornado damage in the south suburbs last weekend. Some of these disasters are actually well within the Chicago TV broadcast area so Blago really has no excuse for not showing up... aside from all this recent unpleasantness about impeachment and all : )
Wet again
· 1 year ago
Jim Edgar did a LOT of flood tours. I remember him doing photo-ops filling and stacking sandbags. George Ryan managed to get out to disaster sites as well. '93 covered a lot more area as I recall and it really became a huge month-long national story.
I was standing by the Sny levee during the last big flood and this guy says: "You see that, son, that's a sand boil" He pointed to a clear puddle of water with what looked like a tiny erupting volcano of sand at the bottom. "What you see is the pressure of the river pushing sand grains out of the inside of the levee, like an Artesian well. Long as it runs clear, no big deal. But if it turns all black and muddy, you best head for high ground right quick, and don't stop to look back."
I filled bags with one eye on that puddle for hours until I got relieved.
All Comments
(No, I am not blaming him at all).
Why has not the Illinois Governor shown his face/
It is not north of I 80, that's why.
No Chicago TV=noshow.
That's right they are all overseas.
Flooded fields are the unavoidable consequences of farming very productive lowlands and the consequences can be remediated with relative ease. But flooded homes, businesses, and water supplies are catastrophes with consequences that can never be fully addressed; however, with proper planning, these catastrophes can be mostly averted.
Because rebuilding is, necessarily, planned so soon after the event, I hope these issues are brought up now. While the Governor may be absent, I hope that he allows some funds to flow into planning for recovery ASAP.
A lot of state resources are in play to assist a lot of citizens. A real chief executive, a real leader, a real governor would spend some time on the ground to make sure everything that can be done is being done well. That's the job.
Did he show up after the earthquakes either?
---
No, but he created a task force. And probably a website, too. That's our taxpaying dollars in action. We definitely needed an earthquake task force in Illinois.
One of the duties of the gov. is to show up when bad things happen. The gov is the face of state government, and his physical presence, while not necessary to the operations, is an important symbol. In the case of this gov, it typically indicates where is true interests lie. Look for him at the Cubs game...
Potshot: Gov. B. is probably mad about all these pesky expenses because it makes it difficult for him to justify buying Wrigley Field.
The rains are coming again tonight and tomorrow. We'll see what happens to other levees and other areas of the state that are on the brink of flodding.
No Chicago TV=noshow. ====
There are plenty of cameras at the Cubs game. Which he is at right now.
Aide: Sir, this is the Wabash and Embarras Rivers causing the problems.
Rod: Cheez...how many rivers does this state have?
Free tip: if somebody from Chicago does stop by, the locals pronounce it AM-braw, not like its spelled.
If so, it would be further evidence of Rich's axiom about Chicago TV coverage. If not, perhaps it means he's hunkering down more than usual, though not because of the weather.
But I have not cofirmed who he is sitting with. I can see the spin sister issuing a release saying he is sitting with the owners of the Tommy Bartlett Water Show and he is trying to get them to move to Lawrence County. Even if that absurd situation was possible, Illinois would probably lose out to Indiana.
Yikes. Also a state of emergency in Quincy.
- Rich Miller - Thursday, Jun 12, 08 @ 1:50 pm:
Chicago TV=presence.
No Chicago TV=noshow.
No one on his staff reads this anymore????
Nice try with "ready.illinois.gov"
Any of us with college age kids could have had them knock out the same thing in probably less time, cheaper, and without all the gratuitous Blago PR all over it.
Besides, it's a little hard to fire up the PC when it's floating out of your living room.
Tool.
Rich is right. If you think you're helping Elvis-News Flash-you're not.
If you want to be helpful, be like AA and drop a Benjamin or two in that relief fund instead of trying to blow smoke up a bunch of places with well-tuned smoke detectors, k?
I'm sorry I lost my head, it was a throw back ballgame from 1948, we weren't flooded then, my mistake!
I was standing by the Sny levee during the last big flood and this guy says: "You see that, son, that's a sand boil" He pointed to a clear puddle of water with what looked like a tiny erupting volcano of sand at the bottom. "What you see is the pressure of the river pushing sand grains out of the inside of the levee, like an Artesian well. Long as it runs clear, no big deal. But if it turns all black and muddy, you best head for high ground right quick, and don't stop to look back."
I filled bags with one eye on that puddle for hours until I got relieved.