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[The following is a paid advertisement.] Sponsored by Chronic Care Policy Alliance It’s a fact: obesity is a chronic disease. Access to FDA-approved obesity treatments shouldn’t depend on a patient’s financial situation. A recent study of Illinois voters found: - 77% agree all residents should have access to obesity medicines regardless of income or socioeconomic status. - 81% believe access to obesity treatment is especially important for communities facing higher rates of chronic disease.

Good morning! Friday, Aug 28, 2026 - Posted by Rich Miller * The Pretenders cover Gram Parsons… VIDEO They used to walk singing songs by the river Even when she knew for sure she’d have to go away She never knew what her life was to give her And never had to worry about it for one single day Oh my, but she sure could sing Oh, she sure could sing We’ll be back Monday.

Good morning! Thursday, Aug 27, 2026 - Posted by Isabel Miller * We’re going to stay on break for a couple more days. We’ll likely have a subscriber edition on Friday and will be back Monday. * RIP Dolly… VIDEO

[The following is a paid advertisement.] Sponsored by Chronic Care Policy Alliance It’s a fact: obesity is a chronic disease. Access to FDA-approved obesity treatments shouldn’t depend on a patient’s financial situation. A recent study of Illinois voters found: - 77% agree all residents should have access to obesity medicines regardless of income or socioeconomic status. - 81% believe access to obesity treatment is especially important for communities facing higher rates of chronic disease.

* Subscribers know more. ICYMI: Complaint deemed unfounded against state lawmaker surfaces in downstate legislative race. Sun-Times… - State Rep. Amy “Murri” Briel, D-Ottawa, emphasized the complaints leveled by Laura Jackson in “a malicious and false campaign video” were deemed unfounded by Springfield’s legislative inspector general.

To subscribe to Capitol Fax, click here. To inquire about advertising on CapitolFax.com, click here. * Press release… Governor JB Pritzker appointed Bashir Qaasim, Nedra Sims Fears, Nirali Shah, Rosa Ortiz, and Vanessa Uribe to serve on the newly established Northern Illinois Transit Authority (NITA) Board. The Governor also reappointed Neema Jha to serve on the Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) Board. All appointments are subject to approval by the Illinois State Senate.

The Illinois Democratic Coordinated Campaign has the support of Gov. JB Pritzker’s campaign, the Democratic Senate Caucus, members of Congress and the Democratic Party of Illinois. Missing on the ticket are the House Democrats. The state party says “it’s waiting” for the House and a few members of Congress to get on board, according to spokesperson Gwen Pepin.

To subscribe to Capitol Fax, click here. To inquire about advertising on CapitolFax.com, click here. * Isabel and I are taking a few days off next week, so we’ll see you Thursday… Come on home No you don’t have to Be alone Sorry, comments for this post are now closed.

Isabel’s afternoon roundup Friday, Aug 21, 2026 - Posted by Isabel Miller * Crain’s… Digital Realty Trust is buying the shuttered Hawthorne Race Course property, setting up a likely heated showdown between the nation’s largest data center operator and local officials determined to prevent the historic horse track from being transformed into a facility for computer servers.

* Darren Bailey’s running-mate Aaron Aaron Del Mar speaking at yesterday’s Republican Day event… You know, I had a young man come up to me and say, Mr. Del Mar, ‘I’m excited to be able to vote for you, but I can’t because I’m only 15 years old. I got three more years.’ And I said, ‘Go ahead and vote. Nobody’s checking IDs anyways. You can vote a couple times. We’re here in Illinois.