NBC5
— Video Shows Rodents Inside O’Hare Airport; Officials Investigate
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/Video-of-Rodents-in-OHare-Airport-530725951.html
CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— Trump says he wants ‘very meaningful’ background checks, but is not
considering assault weapons ban – AP
https://www.chicagotribune.com/nation-world/ct-nw-trump-background-checks-20190809-nnwggu3l6jc3vh5pp6ul4vz2p4-story.html
— Trump says he thinks lawmakers will support ‘red flag laws,’ and also seeks
to reassure NRA over gun-rights views – AP
https://www.chicagotribune.com/nation-world/ct-nw-trump-guns-background-checks-nra-20190809-6pjadncaxvfx7hb6l6kcqtall4-story.html
DAILY HERALD
— DISGUSTING, TRAGIC: NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The Village of Lombard Plan
Commission hereby provides notice that a public hearing will be conducted to
consider the following petition: The petitioner, the Village of Lombard, is
requesting text amendments to the following Section of Village Code, and other
relevant sections for clarity: 1.Amend Section 155.412(B) of the Village Code
to add “Cannabis Dispensing Facility operated in strict compliance with
State law applicable thereto” to the list of permitted uses in the O
Office District…
https://marketplace.dailyherald.com/il/legals/notice-of-public-hearing-the-v/AC1E05A413c17075BFcK3h5C208B
CRAIN’S CHICAGO BUSINESS
— How a top chicken company cut off black farmers, one by one A USDA
investigator found Park Ridge-based Koch Foods violated a law governing meat
companies’ business practices. But the Trump administration has cut back
enforcing the law, and Koch hasn’t faced any penalty. – ISAAC ARNSDORF
https://www.chicagobusiness.com/manufacturing/how-top-chicken-company-cut-black-farmers-one-one
NORTHWEST HERALD
— Bill gives McHenry County voters option to consolidate township government –
DREW ZIMMERMAN
https://www.nwherald.com/2019/08/09/bill-gives-mchenry-county-voters-option-to-consolidate-township-government/ajflglr/
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Ever-increasingly, Democrats and RINOs use mass shootings
to blame Republicans for gun violence.
https://www.nwherald.com/2019/08/09/our-view-its-time-for-congress-to-enact-tougher-gun-laws/aoyljhj/
KANE COUNTY CHRONICLE
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Ever-increasingly, Democrats and RINOs use mass shootings
to blame Republicans for gun violence.
https://www.kcchronicle.com/2019/08/08/listen-to-people-not-gun-lobby/ayiwqdh/
ALTON TELEGRAPH
— $20 million in state funding available for 2020 Census (DIERSEN: Illinois
Democrats and Illinois RINOs a) illegally encourage citizens of foreign
countries to illegally come to Illinois illegally and b) encourage those
illegals to be counted in the census. How many illegals have Democrats and
RINOs put in your neighborhood, in your precinct, in your municipality, in your
township/ward, in your county, and in Illinois?)
https://www.thetelegraph.com/news/article/20-million-in-state-funding-available-for-2020-14294893.php
CLINTON HERALD
— Illinois employers faced with marijuana, employment questions – Jake Mosbach
https://www.clintonherald.com/news/local_news/illinois-employers-faced-with-marijuana-employment-questions/article_19862891-73e7-51ef-8dfd-f3239f76fb6a.html
EVANSTON ROUND TABLE
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: If you want be a stoner, you should move to Evanston.
https://evanstonroundtable.com/main.asp?SectionID=15&SubSectionID=26&ArticleID=16828
WSIL TV
— Illinois Republicans say they’re open to certain gun control proposals – Joe
Ragusa
http://www.wsiltv.com/story/40900928/illinois-republicans-say-theyre-open-to-certain-gun-control-proposals
WREX
— Number of hospitalizations potentially tied to vaping increases in Illinois
https://wrex.com/category/2019/08/10/number-of-hospitalizations-potentially-tied-to-vaping-increases-in-illinois/
FOX ILLINOIS
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Ever-increasingly, Democrats encourage children to engage
in LGBTQ activity.
https://foxillinois.com/news/local/governor-jb-pritzker-signs-lgbtq-curriculum-bill-into-law
WHEATON PATCH & FACEBOOK
— MARCH 26, 2017 FLASHBACK: Lynn Robbins For Wheaton City Council, West District: Patch Candidate Profile She is a construction project manager running for Wheaton City Council, West District – Patrick Martin
MCHENRY COUNTY BLOG
— McSweeney Reports Bill Allowing Abolition of McHenry County Townships by
Referendum Signed by Governor
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2019/08/09/mcsweeney-reports-bill-allowing-abolition-of-mchenry-townships-by-referendum-signed-by-governor/
WASHINGTON EXAMINER
— Biden compares Trump’s presidency to ‘the Ku Klux Klan after the Civil War’
– Kerry Picket
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/biden-compares-trumps-presidency-to-reign-of-the-kkk
— Andrew McCabe sues for pension claiming Trump was behind his firing – Jerry
Dunleavy
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/andy-mccabe-sues-for-pension-claiming-trump-was-behind-his-firing
— Biden says US can afford 2 million more immigrants and refugees – Kerry
Picket
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/biden-says-us-can-afford-2-million-more-immigrants-and-refugees
— Biden compares Trump’s presidency to reign of the KKK – Kerry Picket
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/biden-compares-trumps-presidency-to-reign-of-the-kkk
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Democrats crow about their success in dividing America.
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/orourke-buttigieg-frame-gun-and-white-supremacy-debate-as-security-issue
WASHINGTON FREE BEACON
— Europe Poised to Put Warning Labels on Jewish-Made Products Legal decision
reminiscent of Holocaust-era boycotts of Jews – Adam Kredo (DIERSEN: Who
boycotts you? I should write a book about individuals, organizations,
companies, and governments in my neighborhood, in my precinct, in Wheaton’s
West District, in Wheaton, in Milton Township, in DuPage County, and in
Illinois who boycott me. They disapprove, despise, if not hate my demographics:
Trump supporter, Protestant (baptized, raised, and confirmed as a Missouri
Synod Lutheran), conservative, patriotic, Republican, American, White, male,
old (born in 1948), non-poor, gun owner, German American, federal retiree,
draft avoider, and my ancestors have been in America since 1844.)
https://freebeacon.com/national-security/europe-poised-to-put-warning-labels-on-jewish-made-products/
FOX NEWS
— Karl Rove: Background check bill depends on Trump – Victor Garcia
https://www.foxnews.com/media/karl-rove-background-check-bill-depends-on-trump
— Press trashes Trump’s trip over his shots at those denouncing him – Howard
Kurtz
https://www.foxnews.com/media/press-trashes-trumps-trip-over-his-shots-at-those-denouncing-him
FOX BUSINESS
— Florida raking in billions as Americans abandon high-tax states – Brittany
De Lea
https://www.foxbusiness.com/economy/florida-income-american-movers
GOPUSA
— Democrats cry for illegal aliens working American jobs; vow to investigate
raids
http://www.gopusa.com/democrats-cry-for-illegal-aliens-working-american-jobs-vow-to-investigate-raids/
AMERICAN THINKER
— Red Flags and White Supremacists – Brian C. Joondeph
https://www.americanthinker.com/articles/2019/08/red_flags_and_white_supremacists.html
— Press has a lot to answer for its treacly, heartstring-tugging portrayal of
an illegal — who just mowed down a father of five – Monica Showalter
https://www.americanthinker.com/blog/2019/08/press_has_a_lot_to_answer_for_for_its_treacly_heartstringtugging_portrayal_of_an_illegal__who_just_mowed_down_a_father_of_five.html
— The ‘Chick-fil-A effect’ boosting targets of Dem harassment of Trump donors
– Thomas Lifson
https://www.americanthinker.com/blog/2019/08/the_chickfila_effect_boosting_targets_of_dem_harassment_of_trump_donors.html
AMERICAN GREATNESS
— Crime, Not Guns or Racism, Is Our Ongoing Problem – Karl Spence
https://www.amgreatness.com/2019/08/09/crime-not-guns-or-racism-is-our-ongoing-problem/
BREITBART
— Donald Trump Thunders Against ‘Racist’ Hollywood: ‘They Create Violence,
Then Try to Blame Others’ – CHARLIE SPIERING
https://www.breitbart.com/entertainment/2019/08/09/donald-trump-thunders-against-racist-hollywood-they-create-violence-then-try-to-blame-others/
— Mississippi Meatpackers Start Hiring to Replace Arrested Migrants – NEIL
MUNRO
https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2019/08/09/mississippi-meatpackers-start-hiring-to-replace-arrested-migrants/
EPOCH TIMES
— Trump Says Movie Showing Elites Killing Deplorables Was Made ‘To Inflame and
Cause Chaos’ – ZACHARY STIEBER
https://m.theepochtimes.com/trump-says-movie-showing-elites-killing-deplorables-was-made-to-inflame-and-cause-chaos_3036837.html
BIZ PAC REVIEW
— President Trump demonizes immigrants, but Businessman Trump sees profound
benefit – Vivek Saxena (DIERSEN: RINOs want cheap labor. What percent of the
employers in your municipality, in your township/ward, in your county, and in
Illinois “benefit” from illegal immigration? Employers
“benefit” by paying illegals less than they pay U.S. citizens.)
https://www.bizpacreview.com/2019/08/10/new-talking-points-president-trump-demonizes-immigrants-but-businessman-trump-sees-profound-benefit-784005
THE HILL
— Why target Tucker Carlson? It’s part of the left’s war on the right – VICTOR
DAVIS HANSON (DIERSEN: Which individuals, organizations, companies, and
governments target you? I should write a book about those that target me. I
would stress the adverse actions that they have taken against me.)
https://thehill.com/opinion/civil-rights/456803-why-target-tucker-carlson-its-part-of-the-lefts-war-on-the-right
— Blaming Trump for ‘trigger’ words pours more fuel on the age of rage –
JONATHAN TURLEY
https://thehill.com/opinion/white-house/456946-blaming-trump-for-trigger-words-pours-more-fuel-on-the-age-of-rage
CBS NEWS
— The Left Is on a Mission to Annihilate Conservatism – David Limbaugh
https://www.cnsnews.com/commentary/david-limbaugh/david-limbaugh-left-mission-annihilate-conservatism
CBS
— The presidential candidates who say Trump is a white supremacist – ELEANOR
WATSON, JULIA CHERNER
https://www.cbsnews.com/news/the-presidential-candidates-who-say-trump-is-a-white-supremacist/
CBS LOS ANGELES
— Protesters Voice Opposition To Gym Owner Hosting Fundraiser For Trump
(DIERSEN: If someone hosted a fundraiser for Trump in your municipality, in
your township/ward, in your county, or in Illinois, how strong would the
protests against that person be?)
https://losangeles.cbslocal.com/2019/08/09/protesters-voice-opposition-to-gym-owner-hosting-fundraiser-for-trump/
MSNBC
— Will Democrats calling Trump a white supremacist sway moderate voters?
https://www.msnbc.com/katy-tur/watch/will-democrats-calling-trump-a-white-supremacist-sway-moderate-voters-65781829635
NEW YORK TIMES
— May the SoulCycle Boycott Make Democracy Better – Editorial (DIERSEN: Who
boycotts you? I should write a book about individuals, organizations,
companies, and governments in my neighborhood, in my precinct, in Wheaton’s
West District, in Wheaton, in Milton Township, in DuPage County, and in
Illinois who boycott me. They disapprove, despise, if not hate my demographics:
Trump supporter, Protestant (baptized, raised, and confirmed as a Missouri
Synod Lutheran), conservative, patriotic, Republican, American, White, male,
old (born in 1948), non-poor, gun owner, German American, federal retiree,
draft avoider, and my ancestors have been in America since 1844.)
https://www.nytimes.com/2019/08/08/opinion/soulcycle-equinox-trump-castro.html
WASHINGTON POST
— Illinois GOP urges Trump not to set Blagojevich free – AP
https://www.washingtonpost.com/national/illinois-gop-urges-trump-not-to-set-blagojevich-free/2019/08/09/3d484610-baec-11e9-8e83-4e6687e99814_story.html
— Progressives’ shaming of Trump supporters won’t work – Kathleen Parker
https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/progressives-shaming-of-trump-supporters-wont-work/2019/08/09/f502bdde-bae3-11e9-b3b4-2bb69e8c4e39_story.html
— As workplace raids multiply, Trump administration charges few companies ICE
has announced cases against five companies for immigration violations since
2017 – Renae Merle
https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/2019/08/09/workplace-raids-multiply-trump-administration-charges-few-companies/
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Ever-increasingly, Democrats paint Republicans as being
racists.
https://www.washingtonpost.com/outlook/a-history-of-anti-hispanic-bigotry-in-the-united-states/2019/08/09/5ceaacba-b9f2-11e9-b3b4-2bb69e8c4e39_story.html
BLOOMBERG
— Slavery Reparations Draws 2020 Democrats as Race Rises as Issue – Jarrell
Dillard (DIERSEN: QUESTION: Who hints/implies/argues/shouts the most that
others should pay reparations? ANSWER: Those who are anti-Trump,
anti-Protestant, anti-conservative, anti-patriotic, anti-Republican,
anti-American, anti-White, anti-male, anti-older people, anti-rich people,
anti-gun owners, anti-German Americans, anti-draft avoiders, and/or anti-those
whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.)
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2019-08-10/slavery-reparations-draws-2020-democrats-as-race-rises-as-issue
WALL STREET JOURNAL
— DISGUSTING, TRAGIC: For Higher Education, Try Taking Courses in Marijuana –
Joe Queenan
https://www.wsj.com/articles/for-higher-education-try-taking-courses-in-marijuana-11565368314
— When Women Bring Home a Bigger Slice of the Bacon – Justin Lahart and Lauren
Silva Laughlin
https://www.wsj.com/articles/when-women-bring-home-a-bigger-slice-of-the-bacon-11565343002
— FRONT PAGE TOP OF FOLD: College Still Pays Off, but Not for Everyone
Higher-education degree boosts wages for most people, but growing subset of
graduates aren’t seeing return on their investment – Josh Mitchell
https://www.wsj.com/articles/college-still-pays-off-but-not-for-everyone-11565343000
WASHINGTON MONTHLY
— Can Journalism Be Saved From the Tech Giants? A leading House Democrat has a
plan. – Grace Gedye (DIERSEN: Ever-increasingly, the “tech giants”
are anti-Trump, anti-Protestant, anti-conservative, anti-patriotic,
anti-Republican, anti-American, anti-White, anti-male, anti-older people,
anti-rich people, anti-gun owners, anti-German Americans, anti-draft avoiders,
and/or anti-those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.)
https://washingtonmonthly.com/2019/08/09/can-journalism-be-saved-from-the-tech-giants/
IRISH CENTRAL
— 71% of IrishCentral readers say President Trump is inciting hatred in
America. (DIERSEN: What percent of the following groups “say President
Trump is inciting hatred in America:” those who are Trump supporters,
Protestant, conservative, patriotic, Republican, American, White, male, older,
non-poor, gun owners, German American, and those whose ancestors have been in
America for a long time?)
https://www.irishcentral.com/news/politics/trump-inciting-hate-america
LOS ANGELES TIMES
— Democrats use Iowa event to attack Trump, not one another – AP (DIERSEN: If
a candidate forum was held for Wheaton West District candidates, which
candidates would attack me? They would be the candidates who a) want pot to be
sold in Wheaton, b) oppose any kind of zoning changes on Roosevelt Road, c)
reject planks in the Republican Party platform and/or the Illinois Republican
Party platform and work against those like me who support those planks, d)
reject the Milton Township Republican Central Committee resolution against
video gambling and work against those like me who support that resolution, e)
focus on destroying those like me who they cannot manipulate/dominate, f)
represent defendants in lawsuits that I have filed, and/or g) are operatives or
dupes for the aforesaid.)
https://www.latimes.com/politics/story/2019-08-09/democrats-use-iowa-event-to-attack-trump-not-each-other
NEWS PRESS
— JUNE 22, 2018 FLASHBACK: The News-Press will vet candidates, dissect issues
but stop endorsing – Tom Hayden (DIERSEN: How deeply will the Daily Herald,
Suburban Life, Chicago Tribune, Chicago Sun-Times, etc. vet (questionnaires,
background checks and interviews) the 10 candidates to be appointed to fill the
Wheaton City Council West District vacancy? Will the aforesaid newspapers a)
conduct candidate forums and/or b) endorse one of those 10 candidates? What
endorsement criteria will they use?)
https://www.news-press.com/story/opinion/2018/06/22/news-press-vet-candidates-dissect-issues-but-stop-endorsing/722444002/
(FROM THE ARTICLE: Two
weeks ago, the News-Press asked the community to weigh in on our process of
endorsing political candidates. The question was: To endorse or not to endorse?
The feedback was voluminous and passionate. Thirty-eight people wrote to say we
should stop endorsing candidates in various city, county, state and federal
races and 35 said we should continue. A common theme in most of the responses
was an appreciation for our diligence in vetting the candidates through
questionnaires, background checks and interviews. They wanted the information
to help them decide on whom should get their vote. We agree the most important
part of what we do — and we do it better than most — is going in-depth with the
candidates on the issues. Getting specific answers to and solutions for some of
our most critical issues, like water quality and the environment, affordable
and attainable housing, the mental health and opioid crisis, how to improve
education and build new schools, mean the most to people. That same information
also was vital for us in endorsing candidates.)
GOPUSA ILLINOIS
— Questions to ask candidates who want to fill Wheaton’s West District City
Council vacancy – Dave Diersen
http://www.gopillinois.com
Why do you wish to be considered for an appointment to fill this vacancy, please elaborate?
In your opinion, what are the three most important issues that Wheaton needs to address in the next 2 years and how should those issues be addressed, please elaborate?
What is your political affiliation, that is, what was the most recent primary ballot that you cast – Republican or Democrat, and what other actions have you taken that evidence your political affiliation, please elaborate?
If you are appointed to fill the vacancy, would vote for or against banning the sale of pot in Wheaton, please elaborate?
If you are appointed to fill the vacancy, would vote for or against requiring employers in Wheaton to use E-Verify, please elaborate?
If you are appointed to fill the vacancy, would vote for or against measures that promote dependency on government, please elaborate?
If you are appointed to fill the vacancy, would vote for or against measures that promote dependency on charity, please elaborate?
If you are appointed to fill the vacancy, would vote for or against measures that promote LGBTQ activity, please elaborate?
If you are appointed to fill the vacancy, would vote for or against measures that promote abortion, please elaborate?
If you are appointed to fill the vacancy, would vote for or against measures that promote mass/illegal immigration, please elaborate?
If you are appointed to fill the vacancy, would vote for or against measures that promote vices including booze, gambling, and pot, please elaborate?
If you are appointed to fill the vacancy, would vote for or against measures that promote diminishment of First Amendment rights, please elaborate?
If you are appointed to fill the vacancy, would vote for or against measures that promote diminishment of Second Amendment rights, please elaborate?
If you are appointed to fill the vacancy, would vote for or against measures that promote patronage, please elaborate?
If you are appointed to fill the vacancy, would vote for or against measures that promote political affiliation discrimination, please elaborate?
If you are appointed to fill the vacancy, would vote for or against measures that promote reverse discrimination, please elaborate?
If you are appointed to fill the vacancy, would vote for or against measures that promote age discrimination, please elaborate?
What is your position on Wheaton’s East Roosevelt Road Corridor Market Study/Comprehensive Plan Amendment, please elaborate?
How long have you lived in Wheaton’s West District, in Wheaton, in Milton Township, in DuPage County, and in Illinois?
Since you have lived in Wheaton’s West District, in Wheaton, in Milton Township, in DuPage County, and in Illinois, what you done that demonstrates that you want the aforesaid to be prosperous and safe, please elaborate?
What is your work experience and how would it help you serve on the City Council, please elaborate?
What is your education and how would it help you serve on the City Council, please elaborate?
What are your professional certifications and licenses and how would they help you serve on the City Council, please elaborate?
What professional associations are you a member of and how would those memberships help you serve on the City Council, please elaborate?
If asked who would provide you with references, please elaborate?
How would you characterize your relationships with the following: a) Wheaton’s mayor, City Council members, City Attorney, City Manager, Assistant City Manager, City Clerk, Chief of Police, Fire Chief, City Planner, City Engineer, etc.; b) Illinois officials including Amy Grant; c) DuPage County officials including Robert Berlin, Fred Bucholz, Daniel Cronin, Pete DiCaianni, Grant Eckhoff, Timothy Elliott, Robert Grogan, Gwen Henry, Richard Jorgensen, Christopher Kachiroubas, Jean Kaczmarek, Robert Larsen, Paula McGowen, James Mendrick, Al Murphy, Sean Noonan, Jeffrey Redick, Darlene Ruscitti, Timothy Whelan, and Jim Zay; d) Milton Township officials including Sal Falbo, Chris Heidorn, Gail Hinkle, Marty Keller, Chris LeVan, Gary Muehlfelt, David Molitor, John Monino, and Yada Nathwani; e) Wheaton Park District officials including Michael Benard; f) School District 200 officials; g) College of DuPage officials including Annette Corrigan, Christine Fenne, Heidi Holan, and Frank Napolitano, please elaborate?
Do the aforesaid take/return your phone calls, please elaborate?
How would you characterize your relationships with West District Precinct Committeemen including Joseph Caruso, Dave Diersen, Arthur Grant, Ralph Hinkle, Marty Keller, Robert Krzyzewski, Robert Larsen, Robert McNeily, Ronald Menna, Elizabeth Tatro, Mark Thomas, and Herbert Wehling, please elaborate?
Do the aforesaid take/return your phone calls, please elaborate?
Have you ever been elected to or appointed to a government and political office, and if so, please elaborate?
Have you ever been arrested, and if so, please elaborate?
Have you ever pled guilty to crime or been convicted of a crime, and if so, please elaborate?
Do you have any health problems that might impact your service on the City Council, and if so, please elaborate?
Do you have any financial problems that might impact your service on the City Council, and if so, please elaborate?
Approximately, how much time per week do you have available to devote to City Council duties?
Have you been a plaintiff or defendant in any litigation, and if so, please elaborate?
Have you ever been delinquent with any type of taxes, and if so, please elaborate?
Would you have any financial or other type of conflict of interest if you served on the City Council, and if so, please elaborate?
Have you ever filed bankruptcy, and if so, please elaborate?
Have you ever been fired, forced to resign, or forced to retire from a job, and if so, please elaborate?
Have you ever done anything that submits you to blackmail, and if so, please elaborate?
What demonstrates that if appointed, you will not be manipulated or dominated, for example, that you are financially secure, please elaborate?
The following are typical city council functions (https://www.nlc.org/city-councils) What experience do you have doing each of the following, please elaborate?
Review and approve the annual budget;
Establish long- and short-term objectives and priorities;
Oversee performance of the local public employees;
Oversee effectiveness of programs;
Establish tax rates;
Enter into legal contracts;
Borrow funds;
Pass ordinances and resolutions;
Modify the city’s charter;
Regulate land use through zoning laws;
Regulate business activity through licensing and regulations;
Regulate public health and safety;
Exercise the power of eminent domain;
Communicate policies and programs to residents;
Respond to constituent needs and complaints; and
Represent the community to other levels of government.
