Greg Bales

@_benhardin Had to dig into the archives!

@gregory_b Guinness in a Durbin koozie follow up?

Election day, Illinois.

I endorse this message. @olivegarden

Charles ponders his misfortune 😔 #F1 #DutchGP

Girls watching construction projects

Once again Cook County and President Preckwinkle doing good work: chicagobusiness.com/residential-re…

Good morning, Peoria.

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.

White smoke.

I like C-SPAN

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.

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.

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.

These @TomColeOK04 valentines are pretty good.

@metzgov @DrewSav @Gallup New norm.

New @Gallup poll finds that Biden's average job approval over 4 years — 42.2% — is the second-lowest average approval rating of any post-WWII president. The lowest was first-term Trump, who averaged 41.1%.

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.

Doors open on the left at the Winter Classic.

This is not the first time russia has shot down civilian aircraft: 1983 - Korean Airlines 2014 - Malaysia Airlines 2024 - Azerbaijan Airlines

@anthonydeangelo You're a fairly intentional guy, so I'm going to assume you had the photo framed to look like that Christmas elf is swearing you in.

Twenty years ago I took my first Senate ID photo as an intern. Today, I took the oath and got an updated version. Ready to get to work.

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.