NBC5
— Kirk: ‘Tammy and I Think It’s Time to Move On’ from Debate Gaffe With his campaign flagging less than a week until Election Day, Sen. Mark Kirk is ready to move past the controversy surrounding a racially-charged comment he made at last week’s debate. – Tom Schuba
http://www.nbcchicago.com/blogs/ward-room/Kirk-Tammy-and-I-Think-Its-Time-to-Move-On-From-Debate-Gaffe-399749891.html
CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— Alderman Pat O’Connor, we don’t quake in fear of Donald Trump – Editorial
http://chicago.suntimes.com/opinion/editorial-alderman-we-dont-quake-in-fear-of-donald-trump/
— Parties spend millions on House races, but GOP magic number is 1 – Tina Sfondeles
http://chicago.suntimes.com/politics/parties-spend-millions-on-house-races-but-gop-magic-number-is-1/
— Independence key issue in costly race for obscure fiscal post – Jon Seidel
http://chicago.suntimes.com/politics/independence-key-issue-in-costly-race-for-obscure-fiscal-post/
— CPS principals in line for about $3 million in raises – Lauren FitzPatrick
http://chicago.suntimes.com/politics/cps-principals-in-line-for-about-3-million-in-raises/
— Conservationists make waves about dying river Cubbie blue – Fran Spielman
http://chicago.suntimes.com/sports/conservationists-make-waves-about-dying-river-cubbie-blue/
CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— For state workers, a special holiday come vote time – Austin Berg
http://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/daily-southtown/opinion/ct-sta-berg-column-st-1104-20161103-story.html
— Don’t like Donald Trump’s piggish prejudice? Blame golf. – Michael Peppard
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/opinion/commentary/ct-donald-trump-golf-racism-sexism-20161103-story.html
— In campaign appearance, Melania Trump vows to take on cyberbullying as first lady
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/nationworld/politics/ct-melania-trump-cyberbullying-20161103-story.html
— ‘Nightmare scenario’: What happens if election is disputed and Supreme Court ties 4-4 on the outcome? – AP
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/nationworld/politics/ct-clinton-trump-election-tie-supreme-court-20161103-story.html
DAILY HERALD
— Not many students ‘sick’ with Cubs fever today, but for Friday’s parade… – Madhu Krishnamurthy
http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20161103/news/161109562/
— Pierog v. Oberweis: Last-minute spending picks up in state Senate 25 race – Susan Sarkauskas
http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20161103/news/161109492/
— Kane Dist. 10 candidate Todd Zies criticized for using fire district email for campaign
http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20161103/news/161109503/
(FROM THE ARTICLE: Kane County Board District 10 candidate Todd Zies of North Aurora used a work email, from his job as a firefighter, to conduct campaign business. The revelation came from Republican political consultant Jon Zahm, who obtained the emails through a Freedom of Information Act request with Zies’ employer, the North Aurora Fire Protection District.)
— DuPage forest district changes payouts to departing employees to save on pensions – Robert Sanchez
http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20161103/news/161109610/
SPRINGFIELD STATE JOURNAL REGISTER
— Illinois medical marijuana’s 1st year ends with 12K patients – AP (DIERSEN: To promote pot in Illinois is to promote the destruction of Illinois.)
http://www.sj-r.com/news/20161102/illinois-medical-marijuanas-1st-year-ends-with-12k-patients
SOUTHERN
— Illinois Opportunity Project accuses AG of vote-by-mail interference – DAN PETRELLA
http://thesouthern.com/elections/conservative-group-accuses-ag-of-vote-by-mail-interference/article_595dc025-3370-59b0-8345-f2aedc8f0c18.html
ALTON TELEGRAPH
— For state workers, vote is special – Austin Berg
http://thetelegraph.com/opinion/91791/for-state-workers-vote-is-special
NADIG NEWSPAPERS
– Incumbents confident in Illinois House Races – CYRYL JAKUBOWSKI
http://nadignewspapers.com/2016/11/03/incumbents-confident-in-illinois-house-races/
PEORIA PUBLIC RADIO
— Why Did Kirk Make The “George Washington” Comment? – AMANDA VINICKY
http://peoriapublicradio.org/post/why-did-kirk-make-george-washington-comment#stream/0
WBEZ
— Why The Illinois Comptroller Race Deserves Extra Attention This Year – Dan Weissmann
https://www.wbez.org/shows/wbez-news/why-the-illinois-comptroller-race-deserves-extra-attention-this-year/162c9383-dff8-4c4a-bbfd-906def516c3f
WJBD
— Record Number of Gun Background Checks Before Election
http://www.wjbdradio.com/national-news/2016/11/03/record-number-of-gun-background-checks-before-election
CENTRAL ILLINOIS PROUD
— Pence backs Ryan as speaker after repeatedly declining to do so Pence later says Ryan should remain speaker – Deirdre Walsh and Elizabeth Landers
http://www.centralillinoisproud.com/news/pence-declines-three-times-to-back-paul-ryan-for-speaker
— Melania Trump: Ending social media bullying would be focus as first lady Says husband knows how to ‘shake things up’ – CNN
http://www.centralillinoisproud.com/news/melania-trump-ending-social-media-bullying-would-be-focus-as-first-lady
— Trump’s hate-love relationship with Cubs owners Cubs owners poured cash into anti-Trump PAC – Chris Isidore
http://www.centralillinoisproud.com/news/trumps-hatelove-relationship-with-cubs-owners
TIMES
— Jerry Long: Average mom or political player? – David Giuliani
http://www.mywebtimes.com/news/local/average-mom-or-political-player/article_fc3bbc89-8401-5a2e-8d95-0d5e7ab2e0e7.html
- LOUIS TODAY
— Hate speech by Illinois radio host Bob Romanik deserves FCC review – Editorial
http://www.stltoday.com/news/opinion/columns/the-platform/editorial-hate-speech-by-illinois-radio-host-deserves-fcc-review/article_4ce41994-3dcf-5440-a1f2-1e444aa80b8a.html
DAILY EGYPTIAN
— Race for Senate District 58: Q&A with Simon, Schimpf on higher education – Marnie Leonard
http://dailyegyptian.com/61605/news/race-for-senate-district-58-qa-with-simon-schimpf-on-higher-education/
MEDILL REPORTS
— DUCKWORTH OPENS LEAD AS KIRK FALTERS IN CRUCIAL FINAL STAGE OF SENATE RACE – Guy-Lee King and Duke Omara
http://news.medill.northwestern.edu/chicago/duckworth-opens-lead-as-kirk-falters-in-crucial-final-stage-of-senate-race/
DUPAGE POLICY JOURNAL
— GOP: Mendoza dispute over unpaid bill reflects on fiscal credibility
http://dupagepolicyjournal.com/stories/511039297-gop-mendoza-dispute-over-unpaid-bill-reflects-on-fiscal-credibility
ILLINOIS POLICY INSTITUTE
— NEW 2014 IRS MIGRATION DATA SHOW WEALTH AND YOUTH ARE FLEEING ILLINOIS – Michael Lucci
https://www.illinoispolicy.org/new-2014-irs-migration-data-show-wealth-and-youth-are-fleeing-illinois/
— ILLINOIS 1 OF 7 STATES WHERE HOME VALUES ARE STILL BELOW PRE-RECESSION LEVELS – Mindy Ruckman
https://www.illinoispolicy.org/illinois-1-of-7-states-where-home-values-are-still-below-pre-recession-levels/
CAPITOL FAX
— Kirk says debate comment was a “snarky remark”
http://capitolfax.com/2016/11/03/kirk-says-debate-comment-was-a-snarky-remark/
— Munger uses old story to distance herself from Rauner (DIERSEN: Who distances themselves from you? The following distance themselves from me: those who a) reject planks in the Republican Party platform and work against those like me who support those planks, b) reject planks in the Illinois Republican Party platform and work against those like me who support those planks, c) reject the Milton Township Republican Central Committee resolution against video gambling and work against those like me who support that resolution, d) focus on destroying those like me who they cannot manipulate/dominate, e) were defendants in lawsuits that I have filed, f) are operatives for the aforesaid, and/or g) are dupes for the aforesaid and those who are anti-Protestant, anti-conservative, anti-Republican, anti-American, anti-White, anti-male, anti-older people, anti-rich people, anti-gun owners, and/or anti-those whose ancestors have been in America longer than their ancestors.)
http://capitolfax.com/2016/11/03/munger-uses-old-story-to-distance-herself-from-rauner/
GOPUSA
— NFL might need to tackle fleeing fans
http://www.gopusa.com/?p=16673
NEWSMAX
— GOP Lawmakers Who Back Abortion Rights Face Tough Reelection Battle
http://www.newsmax.com/Politics/GOP-Lawmakers-Abortion-Rights-Tough/2016/11/03/id/756842/
(FROM THE ARTICLE: The ranks of cross-over Republicans in Congress who buck the party and support abortion rights are thin — and liable to shrink further even as lines around the polarizing issue are hardening, according to Politico. Five Republicans are reliably pro-choice but one, New York Rep. Richard Hanna, is retiring and Illinois Reps. Bob Dold and Mark Kirk are in uphill races for re-election, Politico reported.)
THE HILL
— Fears about black turnout keep Dems awake – Jordan Fabian
http://thehill.com/homenews/campaign/304213-fears-about-black-turnout-keeps-dems-awake
HUFFINGTON POST
— Comey Violated The Hatch Act And Must Be Fired – Mark Levine
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/marklevine/comey-violated-the-hatch-_b_12748750.html
— Hey, Melania Trump, Have You Met Your Husband? Twitter users rolled their eyes when The Donald’s wife deplored bullies. – Jenna Amatulli
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/melania-trump-donald-trump-twitter_us_581b8d41e4b0e80b02c89274
FORBES
— Illinois Opportunity Project’s Early Voting Program Sparks Controversy – Jessica Karmasek
http://www.forbes.com/sites/legalnewsline/2016/11/03/in-illinois-a-conservative-groups-early-voting-program-sparks-controversy/#4268fb435d27
MARKET WATCH
— The number of undocumented immigrants working has fallen since the Great Recession – Quentin Fottrell (DIERSEN: How many of the many millions who are in America illegally will use their false identifications to vote for Clinton and for the other Democrats in the November 8, 2016 election? Ever-increasingly, Democrats side with illegals against Americans.)
http://www.marketwatch.com/story/the-number-of-undocumented-immigrants-working-has-fallen-since-the-great-recession-2016-11-03
FED SMITH
— Big Jump for Trump in Reader’s Presidential Preference Survey – Ralph R. Smith
http://www.fedsmith.com/2016/11/03/big-jump-for-trump-in-readers-presidential-preference-survey/
