ABC7
— Chicago Police Superintendent Eddie Johnson fired for ‘intolerable’ actions,
Mayor Lightfoot says – Craig Wall and Sarah Schulte
https://abc7chicago.com/chicago-police-supt-eddie-johnson-fired-for-intolerable-actions-lightfoot-says/5729727/
CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— Holocaust denier Art Jones one of two Republicans disavowed by state GOP who
are filing papers for another congressional run – RICK PEARSON
https://www.chicagotribune.com/politics/ct-illinois-candidate-filing-2020-20191202-ipbbp56ufzbxbot24ne4av6mo4-story.html
— Lori Lightfoot’s firing of Eddie Johnson: A step toward CPD accountability –
Editorial
https://www.chicagotribune.com/opinion/editorials/ct-editorial-johnson-firing-lightfoot-cpd-consent-decree-20191202-zzs4trfv7zb2jcigpysiplu4m4-story.html
— Twitter exchange with Cook County assessor sums up outrage and exodus: Tax
hikes are paying for debt, not services. – Kristen McQueary
https://www.chicagotribune.com/columns/kristen-mcqueary/ct-column-illinois-exodus-property-taxes-kaegi-mcqueary-20191202-jwo6oqvhsvaopae4vqybmbquhi-story.html
CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— You can weigh in on public pot use, expungement for weed crimes at community
hearings this week The city is still finalizing details of how and when
marijuana use will be permitted, and is also seeking input on expungement and
other issues. – Tom Schuba
https://chicago.suntimes.com/cannabis/2019/12/2/20991972/marijuana-cannabis-consumption-pot-use-public-expungement-recreational
— Holocaust denier, activist anti-Semite files again for Chicago-area House
seat Arthur Jones won the GOP nomination for the 3rd Congressional District in
2018 because no other Republican was on the primary ballot. This time, however,
he will face competition in the March primary. – Lynn Sweet
https://chicago.suntimes.com/politics/2019/12/2/20992050/holocaust-denier-arthur-jones-candidate-republican-primary-3rd-congressional-district
DAILY HERALD
— DuPage voters will decide some primaries, but many candidates have a free
pass to November – Robert Sanchez
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20191202/dupage-voters-will-decide-some-primaries-but-many-candidates-have-a-free-pass-to-november
— Who’s seeking U.S. House seats in suburban districts, including Casten’s,
Underwood’s – Marie Wilson
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20191202/whos-seeking-us-house-seats-in-suburban-districts-including-castens-underwoods
— Last day of filing brings final flurry of Illinois General Assembly
candidates – Jake Griffin
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20191202/last-day-of-filing-brings-final-flurry-of-illinois-general-assembly-candidates
(FROM THE ARTICLE:
Former state Rep. Randy Ramey, stepson of former Republican state Senate
President Pate Philip, added his name to what could be a three-way race for the
Republican nomination in the 45th District. Ramey, of Carol Stream, is slated
to square off against Al Manzo and Michael Camerer, who filed their petitions
last week. The winner of that primary will face incumbent Democratic state Rep.
Diane Pappas. . .Barrington Hills Village President Martin McLaughlin announced
his bid for the 52nd District House seat, which has been held by Republican
David McSweeney for several years. McSweeney announced his decision not to seek
reelection earlier this year. No Democrat has filed, but parties can slate
candidates after the primary for the general election by June 1, according to
the state board.)
CRAIN’S CHICAGO BUSINESS
— Illinois political candidates make their move as filing for March primary
closes Here are the matchups for the state Supreme Court, a closely-watched
race against Rep. Dan Lipinski in the 3rd congressional district and more. –
Greg-Hinz
https://www.chicagobusiness.com/greg-hinz-politics/illinois-political-candidates-make-their-move-filing-march-primary-closes
— Mayor Lightfoot fires police chief Johnson Mayor Lori Lightfoot says she’s
terminated Chicago Police Superintendent Eddie Johnson for cause. “It has
become clear (Johnson) engaged in a series of actions intolerable for any
leader in a position of trust.” – A.D. QUIG
https://www.chicagobusiness.com/government/mayor-lightfoot-fires-police-chief-johnson
— Report urges big upgrade in public transit service for the disabled, seniors
A key advocacy group finds that while bus and train service sometimes works for
all here, it also can be “maddeningly frustrating and expensive” for
many riders who need a little extra help. – GREG HINZ
https://www.chicagobusiness.com/greg-hinz-politics/report-urges-big-upgrade-public-transit-service-disabled-seniors
BLOOMINGTON PANTAGRAPH
— More than 130 file for spots on McLean County primary ballot – Lenore Sobota
https://www.pantagraph.com/news/local/govt-and-politics/more-than-file-for-spots-on-mclean-county-primary-ballot/article_76a62909-0945-5ba8-8c23-f7f5b25893d2.html
PEORIA JOURNAL STAR
— Primary election ballot set for central Illinois – Chris Kaergard
https://www.pjstar.com/news/20191202/primary-election-ballot-set-for-central-illinois
CHAMPAIGN/URBANA NEWS GAZETTE
— UI admissions process moving outside the ‘box’ – Julie Wurth (DIERSEN:
Ever-increasingly, Democrats kill incentives to comply with the rule of law.)
https://www.news-gazette.com/news/local/university-illinois/keeping-watch-ui-admissions-process-moving-outside-the-box/article_59487015-252c-5113-b034-1e931e382654.html
HERALD & REVIEW
— Former state Sen. Toi Hutchinson is now adviser to Gov. J.B. Pritzker on
recreational pot, raising question of whether her original job title was
unconstitutional – JAMIE MUNKS
https://herald-review.com/news/state-and-regional/former-state-sen-toi-hutchinson-is-now-adviser-to-gov/article_56cef326-0d61-531d-b6af-37458b60a80f.html
ST. LOUIS PUBLIC RADIO
— These Candidates Have Filed Paperwork To Run In The 2020 Illinois Primary –
ERIC SCHMID
https://news.stlpublicradio.org/post/these-candidates-have-filed-paperwork-run-2020-illinois-primary#stream/0
CENTER SQUARE
— Illinois among least financially-transparent states in U.S., report finds –
Scot Bertram
https://www.thecentersquare.com/illinois/illinois-among-financially-transparent-states-in-u-s-report-finds/article_46f4edca-14ac-11ea-92e4-4b1b42625099.html
— Illinois candidate for Congress opens campaign by smoking weed in video –
Cole Lauterbach
https://www.thecentersquare.com/illinois/illinois-candidate-for-congress-opens-campaign-by-smoking-weed-in/article_65044170-12d7-11ea-a447-6f5fcb9bf6db.html
MCHENRY COUNTY BLOG
— Last Day To File for Precinct Committeeperson
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2019/12/02/how-to-run-for-precinct-committeeperson-copy/
— The Upcoming Parking Lot Tax
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2019/12/02/the-upcoming-parking-lot-tax/
— IL-14: Catalina Lauf Fundraiser in Crystal Lake December 11
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2019/12/02/il-14-catalina-lauf-fundraiser-in-crystal-lake-december-11/
— IL House 66th District: Carolyn Schofield Fundraiser in Algonquin on Cyber
Monday
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2019/12/01/il-house-66th-district-carolyn-schofield-fundraiser-in-algonquin-on-cyber-monday/
— IL-06/IL House District 66: Dundee Township Republicans Holiday Party in
Algonquin Sunday
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2019/12/01/il-06-il-house-district-66-dundee-township-republicans-holiday-party-in-algonquin-sunday/
— IL-06: Jeanne Ives on Offense
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2019/12/02/il-06-jeanne-ives-on-offense/
— Judge Candidate Mary McClellan Seeks to Unmask McHenry County Blog
Commenters’ Identities
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2019/12/02/mary-mcclellan-seeks-to-unmask-mchenry-county-blog-commenters-identities/
ILLINOIS LEAKS
— Joliet Township – “Clerk punched the Supervisor in his face” – KIRK ALLEN
https://edgarcountywatchdogs.com/2019/12/joliet-township-clerk-punched-the-supervisor-in-his-face/WASHINGTON EXAMINER
ILLINOIS REVIEW
— UPDATE: 6 GOPERS FILE TO FILL RETIRING JOHN SHIMKUS’ 15TH CD SEAT
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2019/12/3-gopers-file-to-fill-retiring-john-shimkus-15th-cd-seat-.html
— UPDATE: 5 IL REPUBLICANS FILE TO CHALLENGE DURBIN IN 2020
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2019/12/four-il-republicans-file-to-challenge-durbin-in-2020-.html
— UPDATE: COOK CO GOP CONDEMNS NAZI FILING AGAIN IN IL’S 3RD CD GOP PRIMARY
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2019/12/nazi-files-again-in-ils-3rd-cd-gop-primary-.html
— 14TH CD’S NEW REP FEATURED IN TIME’S 100 NEXT LIST
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2019/12/14th-cds-new-rep-featured-in-times-100-next-list.html
— CAIR-BACKED CHICAGO ISLAMIST ATTEMPTS TO OUST BOARD OF REVIEW’S DAN PATLAK
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2019/12/cair-backed-chicago-islamist-activist-turned-politician-on-the-rise.html
— ROSSI: EVANSTON, ILLINOIS’ INSULTING “REPARATIONS” SCAM
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2019/12/rossi-evanston-illinois-insulting-reparations-scam.html
CAPITOL FAX
— ILGOP responds *** Nazi again files to run against Lipinski
https://capitolfax.com/2019/12/02/nazi-again-files-to-run-against-lipinski/
WASHINGTON TIMES
— Trump campaign cracks down on Bloomberg over hands-off news policy Won’t
credential reporters for rallies; GOP follows suit – Tom Howell Jr.
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2019/dec/2/trump-campaign-cracks-down-bloomberg-over-hands-ne/
WASHINGTON EXAMINER
— Visa overstays aren’t the biggest problem with illegal immigration — the
southern border is
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/opinion/visa-overstays-arent-the-biggest-problem-with-illegal-immigration-the-southern-border-is
— ‘I represent a threat’: Betsy DeVos responds to her unhinged
left-wing critics – Brad Polumbo
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/opinion/i-represent-a-threat-betsy-devos-responds-to-her-unhinged-left-wing-critics
AMERICAN THINKER
— Peter Buttigieg nods in agreement as crackpot reverend claims illegals are
recovering stolen land – Thomas Lifson
https://www.americanthinker.com/blog/2019/12/peter_buttigieg_nods_in_agreement_as_crackpot_reverend_claims_illegals_are_recovering_stolen_land.html
DAILY WIRE
— Chicago Police Superintendent Who Refused Trump Invite Fired For ‘Ethical
Lapses’ – Emily Zanotti
https://www.dailywire.com/news/chicago-police-superintendent-who-refused-trump-invite-fired-for-ethical-lapses
PATRIOT POST
— Chick-fil-A Funded Anti-Christian Group Tied to Attack on Family Research
Council – Todd Starnes
https://patriotpost.us/opinion/67089-chick-fil-a-funded-anti-christian-group-tied-to-attack-on-family-research-council-2019-12-02
INDEPENDENT JOURNAL REVIEW
— Zuckerberg Defends Facebook’s Political Ad Policy, Says Americans Should
‘Judge for Themselves’ – Madison Summers
https://ijr.com/zuckerberg-defends-facebooks-political-ad-policy-says-americans-should-judge-for-themselves/
— ‘No’: Facebook’s Zuckerberg Pushes Back on Critics Suggesting Trump Tried to
‘Lobby’ Him – Bradley Cortright
https://ijr.com/zuckerberg-pushes-back-suggesting-trump-lobby/
FORBES
— America’s ‘Full Employment’ Hides a Dirty Secret – John Mauldin
https://www.forbes.com/sites/johnmauldin/2019/12/02/americas-full-employment-hides-a-dirty-secret/#9c6e22d7c157
(FROM THE ARTICLE:
Should just being “employed” make people/workers happy? On one level, any job
is better than no job. But we also derive much of our identities and
self-esteem from our work. If you aren’t happy with it, you’re probably not
happy generally. Unhappy people can still vote and are often easy marks for
shameless politicians to manipulate. Their spending patterns change, too. So it
ends up affecting everyone and everything. Unhappy Employment There’s this
plight of people who, while not necessarily poor, aren’t where they think they
should be—and perhaps once were. This disappointment isn’t just in their minds;
the economy really has changed. Yes, you can probably get a job if you are
physically able, but the odds it will support you and a family, if you have
one, are lower than they once were.)
GUARDIAN
— Trump campaign bans Bloomberg News journalists
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/live/2019/dec/02/donald-trump-news-today-live-impeachment-nato-summit-latest-updates
