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Barton Lorimor
@bartonlorimor.bsky.social
A wonky hack taking politics too seriously.

I consult on media, public policy, and corporate affairs. Former journalist + state gov staff. Always Robin's and Myra's Dad.

📍 Springfield, Illinois USA

BTL (at) FullStackStrats (dot) com

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This past weekend featured a milestone anniversary: It was the 17th anniversary of Illinois lawmakers booting then-Gov. Blagojevich from office. Less than two months earlier, the FBI revealed what was already known: The Governor was a shakedown artist openly abusing his office.

Where is he now? 🤔
February 2, 2026 at 8:30 PM
"Can't be held responsible for doing shitty and illegal things?! What are you, four?"
January 28, 2026 at 3:15 AM
January 26, 2026 at 12:40 PM
#SpringfieldIL Public Schools District 186 announces E-Learning Day for Monday, January 26.

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January 25, 2026 at 8:53 PM
#SpringfieldIL Public Schools, District 186, will have an e-learning Friday (January 23) due to extreme cold temperatures >>
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January 22, 2026 at 7:46 PM
For no particular reason, this frame has been in my Downloads folder for the past year.
January 17, 2026 at 1:15 AM
The Missouri SFY2027 operating budget cuts by agency the Governor also proposed today along with replacing the state income tax with new sales taxes.

Chart by @willbauer.bsky.social for @stlpublicradio.bsky.social >>
January 14, 2026 at 6:33 AM
THERE IS AN IMPORTANT CITIZENS CLUB OF #SPRINGFIELDIL POLICY FORUM NEXT WEEK about the referendum to establish a 708 Mental Health Board and countywide sales tax to fund its services. Doors open at 7:30 a.m., January 23 at the Hoogland Center for the Arts. Please join us!
January 13, 2026 at 11:05 PM
January 13, 2026 at 9:00 PM
At the annual meeting of the Springfield Sangamon Growth Alliance, CEO Ryan McGrady says developers are expressing interest in the 18-acre Pillsbury site. McGrady says businesses would be wise to invest in North Grand Ave. corridor because of latest investments, increasing traffic count.
January 13, 2026 at 3:16 PM
@archive.org is offline.

No announcements as of yet about the outage on official social media channels.
December 22, 2025 at 2:33 PM
"But if the while I think on thee, dear friend,
All losses are restor'd, and sorrows end."

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December 10, 2025 at 2:05 PM
Citizens Club of Springfield, Illinois, announces its December 2025 Policy Forum will be at 8 a.m. December 19 at the Hoogland Center for the Arts.

Join capital city leaders and community advocates in a discussion about the future of Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport!
December 9, 2025 at 4:55 PM
...including these columns, decorated for Christmas.
December 6, 2025 at 11:52 PM
"Plaster Column Capital from Trading Room."

I didn't realize the St. Louis Art Center would have so many Chicago architecture artifacts...
December 6, 2025 at 11:52 PM
We just found some of the Stock Exchange roofline cornice and other Sullivan #Chicago artifacts are on display at the #StLouis City Museum.

No, you cannot climb on it.
December 6, 2025 at 10:55 PM
In this picture, there are five children. They cannot be seen. In this film, we hope to demonstrate to you the value of not being seen.
November 27, 2025 at 7:33 PM
The post-acquisition #StLouis Riverfront Times is...huh.
November 27, 2025 at 1:35 AM
#ThisIsNormal

Salukis WIN!
November 22, 2025 at 9:07 PM
Best. Decision. Ever.
November 22, 2025 at 8:02 PM
I passed on my hometown ISU to meet this co-ed in Carbondale.
November 22, 2025 at 8:02 PM
Public Service Announcement: This account distributes pro-SIU Saluki propaganda. #GoDawgs

@funkycoldluis.bsky.social @RyanVoylesBlueSkyHandleTBNL
November 22, 2025 at 6:13 PM
November 20, 2025 at 1:28 PM
Springfield, Illinois, USA
November 12, 2025 at 3:38 AM
What a horrible way for the Crew to spend their final 60 seconds of life.

@chicagotribune.com >>

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November 8, 2025 at 3:39 PM