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October 1 Morning Edition

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— TRAGIC, DISGUSTING: How a California company is buying up marijuana grow centers in Illinois — without a cultivation license Three of the first seven recreational growing facilities licensed by the state will soon be owned by a publicly traded real estate investor with hundreds of millions in assets. – Tom Schuba
https://chicago.suntimes.com/cannabis/2019/9/30/20892445/recreational-marijuana-grow-cultivation-illinois-california-license-iip-pot

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— Firing bad teachers. Can we get that in the contract, Chicago Teachers Union? – Kristen McQueary (DIERSEN: According to my critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes, the definition of a BAD federal employee is one who is Republican, White, male, and/or non-veteran and who did not make GS-13 (currently $98,198) by age 25, GS-14 (currently $116,040) by age 30, GS-15 (currently $136,495) by age 35, and Senior Executive Service (currently $165,500) by age 40. Extremely few federal employees make the aforesaid promotion deadlines.)
https://www.chicagotribune.com/columns/kristen-mcqueary/ct-column-ctu-betrayed-cps-abuse-mcqueary-20190927-dq63sejqwzazjct4bjysay7rza-story.html

DAILY HERALD
— FRONT PAGE TOP OF FOLD: DISGUSTING, TRAGIC: With legalization nearing, Illinois Cannabis Summit coming to Schaumburg – Marie Wilson (DIERSEN: It is ever-increasingly clear that Democrats, Libertarians, Greens, and RINOs want everyone to be a stoner, that is, that they want to destroy everyone.)
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20191001/with-legalization-nearing-illinois-cannabis-summit-coming-to-schaumburg
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: A Trump-hater promotes hatred against Trump.
https://www.dailyherald.com/discuss/20191001/promoting-american-nationalism-that-ignores-american-values

WGN RADIO
— Rep. Jim Durkin on the closing of Sterigenics’ Willlowbrook facility: “There’s 40 years of pollution in the air…they have to be held accountable.”
https://wgnradio.com/2019/09/30/rep-jim-durkin-on-the-closing-of-sterigenics-willlowbrook-facility-theres-40-years-of-pollution-in-the-air-they-have-to-be-held-accountable/

WTTW
— DISGUSTING, TRAGIC: Cannabis Tourism: Will Legalized Marijuana Bring Reefer Madness to Illinois? – Andrea Guthmann 
https://news.wttw.com/2019/09/30/cannabis-tourism-will-legalized-marijuana-bring-reefer-madness-illinois

JOURNAL COURIER
— DISGUSTING TRAGIC: State says Jacksonville, others ‘disproportionately impacted’ by marijuana enforcement Applicants could get preference to grow, sell marijuana legally (DIERSEN: Wherever pot is sold, it drags down everything and everyone around it.)
https://www.myjournalcourier.com/news/article/State-says-Jacksonville-others-14482056.php

HERALD & REVIEW
— OUTSTANDING: Decatur City Council votes 6-1 not to allow cannabis dispensaries – ANALISA TROFIMUK 
https://herald-review.com/news/local/govt-and-politics/decatur-city-council-votes—not-to-allow-cannabis/article_cf2b008a-cc97-5b8c-af46-39ed76f641c1.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Trump-haters love Kinzinger.
https://herald-review.com/news/state-and-regional/govt-and-politics/illinois-gop-congressman-expresses-outrage-after-trump-warns-of-treason/article_c15dd2c4-af2e-5766-b3ad-7878508b8945.html

ALTON TELEGRAPH
— Pot arrests hit these Alton, Jerseyville area neighborhoods harder than others, according to statewide study. (DIERSEN: Wherever pot is sold, it drags down everything and everyone around it.)
https://www.thetelegraph.com/news/article/Pot-arrests-hit-these-Alton-Jerseyville-area-14481283.php

PEORIA JOURNAL STAR
— DISGUSTING, TRAGIC: Half of Peoria eligible for preferred recreational-pot licenses – Nick Vlahos
https://www.pjstar.com/news/20191001/nick-in-am-half-of-peoria-eligible-for-preferred-recreational-pot-licenses
— Bill Brady visits Morton, says GOP can still impact Democrat-controlled state Senate – Steve Stein 
https://www.pjstar.com/news/20190930/brady-visits-morton-says-gop-can-still-impact-democrat-controlled-state-senate

FOX ILLINOIS
— Will Republicans or Democrats change voter sentiments on impeachment? – Leandra Bernstein (DIERSEN: Will Trump-haters get Trump-haters to run for Republican Precinct Committeeman? Will conservative-haters get conservative-haters to run for Republican Precinct Committeeman? Will Republican-haters get Republican-haters to run for Republican Precinct Committeeman?) 
https://foxillinois.com/news/nation-world/will-republicans-or-democrats-change-voter-sentiments-on-impeachment

WAND
— OUTSTANDING: Decatur votes against allowing recreational marijuana dispensaries – Jackson Brunner, Justin Razavi
https://www.wandtv.com/news/decatur-votes-against-allowing-recreational-marijuana-dispensaries/article_49acf17e-e3e8-11e9-8c21-db4b3c7a85e8.html

WEEK
— DISGUSTING, TRAGIC: Areas of Peoria, Pekin to receive assistance for opening marijuana businesses
https://week.com/news/2019/09/30/areas-of-peoria-pekin-to-receive-assistance-for-opening-marijuana-businesses/

DAILY NORTHWESTERN
— DISGUSTING, TRAGIC, ANTI-AMERICAN, TREASONOUS: Northwestern Political Union votes to support decriminalization of illegal immigration during first debate. The Political Union voted for a mock resolution in support of the decriminalization of illegal immigration. – James Pollard
https://dailynorthwestern.com/2019/10/01/campus/northwestern-political-union-votes-to-support-decriminalization-of-illegal-immigration-during-first-debate/

DAILY ILLINI
— Surge in college student voters may impact 2020 election – PHILLIP ZELDITCH (DIERSEN: Democrats shout at college students, and at everyone else, that Republicans are White supremacists, Nazis, KKK members, haters, racists, bigots, and even worse things who should be gotten rid of once and for all.)
https://dailyillini.com/news/2019/09/30/surge-in-college-student-voters-may-impact-2020-election/

DAILY EASTERN NEWS
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Ever-increasingly, colleges encourage students to engage in LGBTQ activity.
https://www.dailyeasternnews.com/2019/09/30/editorial-purpose-of-lgbt-history-month/

MCHENRY COUNTY BLOG
— Appellate Court Rules Joe Tirio May Proceed With Defamation Lawsuit against Illinois Integrity Fund and Jack Franks’ Allies
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2019/09/30/appellate-court-rules-joe-tirio-may-proceed-with-defamation-lawsuit-against-illinois-integrity-fund-and-jack-franks-allies/ 
— IL-06: Congressman Sean Casten Uses 43rd Anniversary of the Hyde Amendment to Promote Pro-Abortion Agenda
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2019/09/30/il-06-congressman-sean-casten-uses-43rd-anniversary-of-the-hyde-amendment-to-promote-pro-abortion-agenda/ 
— IL-14: Dueling Congressional Fundraisers Closeout the 3rd Quarter
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2019/09/30/il-14-dueling-congressional-fundraisers-closeout-the-3rd-quarter/ 
— State Rep. Candidate Marty McLaughlin Appearing at Dundee Township GOP Meeting October 2nd
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2019/09/30/state-rep-candidate-marty-mclaughlin-appearing-at-dundee-township-gop-meeting-october-2nd/ 
— David McSweeney Speaking in Chicago on Wednesday as Part of Panel on Graduated Income Tax
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2019/09/30/david-mcsweeney-speaking-in-chicago-on-wednesday-as-part-of-panel-on-graduated-income-tax/

DUPAGE POLICY JOURNAL
— Former state Rep. Breen poised for a rematch with Costa-Howard in 48th District – Glenn Minnis
https://dupagepolicyjournal.com/stories/514018998-former-state-rep-breen-poised-for-a-rematch-with-costa-howard-in-48th-district

ILLINOIS FAMILY INSTITUTE
— Mattel’s New Gender Neutral Dolls – Laurie Higgins 
https://illinoisfamily.org/homosexuality/mattels-new-gender-neutral-dolls/

WASHINGTON EXAMINER
— How veterans are being exploited in higher education – Eric Hannel (DIERSEN: Since 1966, my critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes have done everything that they could to turn veterans against me. They have always hinted/implied/argued/shouted a) that instead of me, the Post Office should have hired a veteran in 1966, b) that the Post Office should gotten rid of me much sooner than it did so that a veteran could have my job, c) that instead of me, IRS should have hired a veteran in 1971, d) that instead of me, IRS should have promoted veterans in 1972, 1973, and 1974, e) that instead of me, GAO should have hired a veteran in 1980, f) that instead of me, GAO should have promoted a veteran in 1986, and g) that GAO should have gotten rid of me much sooner than it did so that a veteran could have my job and my preferred corner office.) 
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/opinion/op-eds/how-veterans-are-being-exploited-in-higher-education

WASHINGTON FREE BEACON
— Warren Backs AOC’s Illegal Immigrant Welfare Plan Bill package includes federal rent control, welfare for illegal immigrants and ex-cons – Collin Anderson
https://freebeacon.com/politics/warren-backs-aocs-illegal-immigrant-welfare-plan/

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PATRIOT POST
— Pot Bill Tokes the Line on Public Safety – Tony Perkins 
https://patriotpost.us/opinion/65810-pot-bill-tokes-the-line-on-public-safety-2019-10-01
(FROM THE ARTICLE: And yet, last Wednesday, in the U.S. House, more than 300 members of Congress put their names behind a bill that would help legitimize a business that’s destroying and endangering lives. It was the first ever vote on a stand-alone cannabis bill, not that the name would have told you so. The SAFE Banking Act, one of the more ridiculously named pieces of legislation in the Democratic House, would make it easier for marijuana companies to “open checking accounts and get business loans.” Pot companies argue that it would make the entire market safer, since they tend to operate on a “cash-only basis” or pay sky-high fees to the banks who are willing to work with them. Amazingly, 321 members of Congress (including 91 Republicans) fell for this logic, which encourages banks to get involved in the sale of what the federal government still considers an illegal substance.)
— No-Fly for Life: Illinois Rep. Proposes Radical Travel Ban – Tony Perkins (DIERSEN: Which activists, candidates, elected officials, party leaders, major donors, political consultants, etc. boycott you? I should write a book about those who boycott me. I would focus on those who have lots of religious, government, political, and/or financial clout and who claim to be religious, conservative, and/or Republican, but who focus on destroying activists, candidates, elected officials, party leaders, major donors, political consultants, etc. who are religious, conservative, and/or Republican.) 
https://patriotpost.us/opinion/65810-pot-bill-tokes-the-line-on-public-safety-2019-10-01

FOX NEWS
— ‘Squad’ members Ocasio-Cortez, Pressley team up to push for Hyde Amendment repeal – Tyler Olson

https://www.foxnews.com/politics/squad-members-aoc-and-pressley-team-up-with-veteran-lawmaker-barbara-lee-to-push-for-hyde-amendment-repeal-on-43rd-anniversary

DAILY CALLER
— Elizabeth Warren Once Called Joe Biden A Fake Champion Of Women – PETER HASSON (DIERSEN: I should write a book about Whites, men, older people, rich people, German Americans, those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time and those who falsely claim to be Protestant, conservative, patriotic, and/or Republican who falsely claim to be champions for minorities, women, younger people, poor people, non-German Americans, those whose ancestors have not been in America for a long time, non-Protestants, moderates, liberals, non-patriotic people, and/or non-Republicans.) 
https://dailycaller.com/2019/09/30/elizabeth-warren-book-joe-biden/

FEDERALIST
— How College-Educated Whites Are Polarizing And Fracturing The Democratic Party Echelon’s results suggest that college-educated white Democrats are most responsible for pushing the party leftward, particularly on social and cultural issues. – Warren Henry
https://thefederalist.com/2019/10/01/how-college-educated-whites-are-polarizing-and-fracturing-the-democratic-party/
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Trump-haters love Sanford.
https://thefederalist.com/2019/10/01/mark-sanford-recent-hearsay-allegations-show-trump-should-be-impeached-at-first-glance/

NATIONAL REVIEW
— Too Often, the Media Ignore Trump’s Outreach to Racial Minorities – DEROY MURDOCK (DIERSEN: Ever-increasingly, Trump-haters a) “reach out” to members of Group A and b) dump members of Group B. Members of Group A 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, and/or anti-those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time and members of Group B are Trump supporters, Protestant, conservative, patriotic, Republican, American, White, male, older people, rich people, gun owners, German Americans, and/or those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.) 
https://www.nationalreview.com/2019/10/media-ignores-trump-outreach-racial-minorities/

BIZ PAC REVIEW
— Warren’s open floodgates: Expand immigration, amnesty for those here – Zachary Leeman 
https://www.bizpacreview.com/2019/09/30/warrens-open-floodgates-expand-immigration-amnesty-for-those-here-832745

NOQ REPORT
— Burgess Owens: Why I don’t want and don’t deserve reparations – Jesseb Shiloh 
https://noqreport.com/2019/10/01/burgess-owens-dont-want-dont-deserve-reparations/

LIFE NEWS
— Illinois Bans State Employees From Traveling to Pro-Life States – MICAIAH BILGER (DIERSEN: How soon, if not already, will the Democrats who run Illinois officially force state employees to get rid of individuals, organizations, companies, and governments that are Trump supporters, Protestant, conservative, patriotic, Republican, American, White, male, older, rich, gun owners, German American, draft avoiders, and/or those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time?) 
https://www.lifenews.com/2019/09/30/illinois-bans-state-employees-from-traveling-to-pro-life-states/

LIFE SITE NEWS
— Blame Paul Ryan for today’s Democrat frenzy to impeach Trump – Peter Skurkiss
https://www.lifesitenews.com/opinion/blame-paul-ryan-for-todays-democrat-frenzy-to-impeach-trump

CNN
— Why Trump’s impeachment inquiry will be more divisive than Nixon/Clinton – Ronald Brownstein (DIERSEN: How has impeachment impacted you? In 1974, the Democrats who ran IRS’s Chicago office used Nixon (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Impeachment_process_against_Richard_Nixon) to justify their getting rid of their employees (including me) who were Republican.)
https://www.cnn.com/2019/10/01/politics/trump-impeachment-inquiry-us-red-blue-divide/index.html
— Trump allies concerned he doesn’t understand gravity of impeachment fight – Kevin Liptak and Kaitlan Collins
https://www.cnn.com/2019/09/30/politics/trump-giuliani-impeachment-strategy/

NEW YORK TIMES
— Sanders Proposes Corporate Tax to Address Pay Gap at Big Companies Mr. Sanders’s plan would penalize some of the country’s largest companies if they did not narrow the gap between what they pay their top executives and what they pay their workers. – Matt Stevens
https://www.nytimes.com/2019/09/30/us/politics/bernie-sanders-tax-proposal.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Trump-haters love Kristol.
https://www.nytimes.com/2019/09/30/opinion/whistleblower-election.html

WASHINGTON POST
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Trump-haters love Flake.
https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/jeff-flake-fellow-republicans-theres-still-time-to-save-your-souls/2019/09/30/ade876f6-e2d3-11e9-b403-f738899982d2_story.html
— Trump critics struggle to raise money for primary challenge – AP
https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/whitehouse/trump-critics-struggle-to-raise-money-for-primary-challenge/2019/10/01/28fba8fe-e405-11e9-b0a6-3d03721b85ef_story.html

LOS ANGELES TIMES
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Ever-increasingly, Trump-haters illegally encourage citizens of foreign countries a) to illegally come to America illegally and b) to illegally stay in America illegally. 
https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2019-10-01/la-me-col1-water-unites-trump-divides

WALL STREET JOURNAL
— With Facebook’s Coming News Tab, Only Some Will Get Paid Social-media giant plans to pay about a quarter of news organizations whose content will be featured – Lukas I. Alpert and Sahil Patel (DIERSEN: GOPUSA ILLINOIS email subscriptions are worth at least $1,000 a year. GOPUSA ILLINOIS come out each and every morning. Since 2004, they have included links to more than 347,000 articles and information on many upcoming events.) 
https://www.wsj.com/articles/with-facebooks-coming-news-tab-only-some-will-get-paid-11569852600
(FROM THE ARTICLE: The licensing fees Facebook is offering range as high as $3 million a year for national news outlets to several hundred thousand dollars for regional publications, they said. The deals would be for three years. Facebook plans to expand the number of publishers included in the program as the product develops, the people said. The feed will become more customizable and individually targeted, and will eventually include links from Facebook’s local-news project “Today In.” Facebook will highlight only publishers that meet the criteria of its news page index, which requires sites to focus on news reporting and bars those that repeatedly share misinformation and bombard readers with advertising. But the company, which has been accused of bias by conservatives in the past, has been mindful to include a diversity of viewpoints among the outlets that will be featured, one person said. For example, while stories from Infowars won’t be included, stories from Breitbart might appear, this person said. “We’ve been working closely with news organizations to get this right by emphasizing original reporting and making it much easier to find the most relevant news on Facebook,” said Campbell Brown, Facebook’s vice president of global news partnerships. Headlines appearing in Facebook’s news section will be chosen in some cases by a team of editors and in others by the company’s algorithm, people familiar with the matter said. The “Top News” section, which will feature about 10 headlines, will be entirely curated by human editors. News in subsections, such as sports or entertainment, and a “suggested for you” section, will be selected by algorithm. The feed won’t include any advertising and all stories will direct readers to the publishers’ own websites, the people said. Facebook’s curators will use a detailed list of criteria for which stories to highlight, including promoting outlets that were the first to report the news, the people said. Stories with named sources might also be given priority to those that rely on anonymous sources. Facebook is looking to expand its team of curators to about 25 people, with some based in London, to work under Anne Kornblut, a Pulitzer Prize winner who joined Facebook in 2015 after stints at the Washington Post, New York Times and Boston Globe, the people said.)
— Facebook to Exempt Opinion and Satire From Fact-Checking – Jeff Horwitz (DIERSEN: What qualifications do my critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes have to be fact checkers? While I worked for GAO 1980-1997, the last 11 years of which at GS-13 Step 1-10 levels, currently $98,198-$127,654, I increasingly worked as a referencer, that is, as a fact checker. That work required assuring the accuracy and support for each and every word, number, table, graph, chart, conclusion, opinion, and recommendation in GAO reports. I worked for IRS 1971-1980, the last 5 1/2 years of which at the GS-12 Step 1-5 levels, currently $82,279-$93,592. My other fact checking qualifications include my becoming a Forensic Accountant in 1997, Certified Fraud Examiner in 1990, licensed CPA in 1981, Certified Internal Auditor in 1981, and CPA in 1979.)
https://www.wsj.com/articles/facebook-to-create-fact-checking-exemptions-for-opinion-and-satire-11569875314
— For Young Savers Facing Subpar Returns, Think Long Term How much to save for retirement depends on factors including your age, income and expectations – Anne Tergesen
https://www.wsj.com/articles/for-young-savers-facing-subpar-returns-think-long-term-11569841201?mod=djemwhatsnews

FORBES
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Ever-increasingly, those who hate individuals, organizations, companies, governments, and countries that are Trump supporters, Protestant, conservative, patriotic, Republican, American, White, male, older, rich, gun owners, German American, and/or those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time use refugees to destroy the aforesaid individuals, organizations, companies, governments, and countries. 
https://www.forbes.com/sites/stuartanderson/2019/10/01/trump-order-may-give-veto-to-people-who-hate-or-fear-refugees/#20af5a3e2be8

FED SMITH
— Agency Size and Paying EEO/HR Employees – Ralph R. Smith (DIERSEN: The Democrats who run the federal government use Affirmative Action, Diversity, Inclusion, up-or-out, budget cuts, etc. to not hire and to get rid of those who are Republican, White, male, and/or non-veteran who do not make GS-13 (currently $98,198) by age 25, GS-14 (currently $116,040) by age 30, GS-15 (currently $136,495) by age 35, and Senior Executive Service (currently $165,500) by age 40. Extremely few make the aforesaid promotion deadlines.)
https://www.fedsmith.com/2019/09/30/agency-size-paying-eeo-hr-employees/

KOENIG RUBLOFF
— FOR SALE: 420 West Elm Street, Wheaton – $289,900
http://www.koenigrubloff.com/homes-for-sale/420-W-Elm-Street-Wheaton-IL-60187-281585983

September 28 Morning Edition

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— When that big Federal Bus pulls up, will Illinois politicians know what to do? – John Kass
https://www.chicagotribune.com/columns/john-kass/ct-john-kass-chicago-illinois-raids-20190928-g3ubd4jfpjhapnaardnplosdhe-story.html

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— Black market THC cartridges sold as ‘Dank Vapes’ tied to illness outbreak in Illinois, U.S. ”The outbreak currently is pointing to a greater concern around THC-containing products,” said the CDC’s Dr. Anne Schuchat. – AP
https://chicago.suntimes.com/2019/9/27/20887875/illinios-thc-marijuana-dank-vapes

HERALD & REVIEW
— Bill would discourage Illinois state employees from traveling to anti-abortion states for work – REBECCA ANZEL (DIERSEN: How soon, if not already, will Democrats introduce bills that would require everyone to officially discriminate against individuals, organizations, companies, and governments that are Trump supporters, Protestant, conservative, patriotic, Republican, American, White, male, older, rich, gun owners, German American, draft avoiders, and/or those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time?) 
https://herald-review.com/news/state-and-regional/bill-would-discourage-illinois-state-employees-from-traveling-to-anti/article_29773ee1-f205-5cdd-ba89-20fc2e8fef9b.html

QUAD CITY TIMES
— DISGUSTING, TRAGIC: Illinois Women in Cannabis Networking Event
https://qctimes.com/calendar/illinois-women-in-cannabis-networking-event/event_8754b0a8-ce70-11e9-80b9-308d99b27d1b.html

EFFINGHAM DAILY NEWS
— Why so much red ink in Illinois budgets? – JIM NOWLAN (DIERSEN: What percent of Illinois residents are wards of the state, public charges, and/or not productive members of society?) 
https://www.effinghamdailynews.com/opinion/columns/jim-nowlan-guest-columnist-why-so-much-red-ink-in/article_21572656-e175-11e9-9508-936884158dcb.html

DUPAGE POLICY JOURNAL
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Ever-increasingly, Democrats promote gender confusion.
https://dupagepolicyjournal.com/stories/513922964-naperville-student-named-to-schools-task-force-on-gender-identity-equality

ILLINOIS BUSINESS DAILY
— McHenry County’s $3,650-per-month cost of living is the highest in Illinois
https://ilbusinessdaily.com/stories/513869419-mchenry-county-s-3-650-per-month-cost-of-living-is-the-highest-in-illinois

ILLINOIS FAMILY ACTION
— Republican Precinct Committeeman: The Power of the Office – John Biver
https://illinoisfamilyaction.org/2019/09/republican-precinct-committeeman-the-power-of-the-office/
— Running for GOP Precinct Committeeman: What You Need to Know – John Biver
https://illinoisfamilyaction.org/2019/09/running-for-gop-precinct-committeeman-what-you-need-to-know/
— Precinct Committeemen and The Unavoidable Work of a Political Party – John Biver
https://illinoisfamilyaction.org/2019/09/precinct-committeemen-and-the-unavoidable-work-of-a-political-party/
— What a Precinct Committeeman Is, And Why Conservatives Need to Run for the Office – John Biver
https://illinoisfamilyaction.org/2019/09/what-a-precinct-committeeman-is-and-why-conservatives-need-to-run-for-the-office/
— “What Can I Do?” You Can Run For Precinct Committeeman! – John Biver
https://illinoisfamilyaction.org/2019/09/what-can-i-do-you-can-run-for-precinct-committeeman/

WASHINGTON TIMES
— Rep. Ilhan Omar: Trump is welcome in Minnesota, but not his ‘campaign of lies and bigotry’ – Andrew Blake (DIERSEN: If Trump wanted to hold a campaign rally in your municipality, in your township/ward, or in your county, what would the elected officials in your municipality, in your township/ward, or in your county say?)
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2019/sep/27/ilhan-omar-donald-trump-is-welcome-in-minnesota-bu/

WASHINGTON EXAMINER
— Battle stations for impeachment – Hugo Gurdon
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/opinion/battle-stations-for-impeachment

AMERICAN THINKER
— Will Democrats’ Trump-hatred push us into a new civil war? – Diana Mary Sitek (DIERSEN: What percent of those in your neighborhood, in your precinct, in your municipality, in your township/ward, and in your county are filled with hatred of Trump? How hard do they work against those who do not hate Trump?)
https://www.americanthinker.com/blog/2019/09/will_democrats_trumphatred_push_us_into_a_new_civil_war.html
— Donald Trump at High Noon – Patricia McCarthy
https://www.americanthinker.com/blog/2019/09/donald_trump_at_emhigh_noonem.html
— Fox News’s on air war war cools off – for now – Peter Barry Chowka
https://www.americanthinker.com/blog/2019/09/fox_newss_on_air_war_war_cools_off__for_now.html
— Even the illegals are fleeing California — and half the state’s voters want out, too – Monica Showalter
https://www.americanthinker.com/blog/2019/09/even_the_illegals_are_fleeing_california__and_half_the_states_voters_want_to_leave.html

BREITBART
— NYC Human Rights Commission Says Using Term ‘Illegal Alien’ Is ‘Unlawful’ – AMY FURR
https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2019/09/27/nyc-human-rights-commission-says-using-term-illegal-alien-is-unlawful/

DAILY CALLER
— Tucker Says Democrats Are Now ‘Too Radical To Win A Conventional Election’ – VIRGINIA KRUTA
https://dailycaller.com/2019/09/27/tucker-democrats-too-radical-to-win-election/

NEWSMAX
— Trump Targets New York Times Reporter Peter Baker After Ukraine Story – Jason Devaney (DIERSEN: I should write a book about those who have targeted me. I would focus on activists, candidates, elected officials, party leaders, major donors, political consultants, etc. in Wheaton, in Glen Ellyn, in Milton Township, in DuPage County, and in Illinois who have lots of religious, government, political, and/or financial clout. I would expose their disgusting operatives and their disgusting dupes.) 
https://www.newsmax.com/newsfront/donald-trump/2019/09/27/id/934598/

THE HILL
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Trump-haters say “Public opinion polls show shift toward impeaching Trump.”
https://thehill.com/homenews/administration/463423-public-opinion-polls-show-shift-toward-impeaching-trump

ROLL CALL
— House employee survey shows discontent with pay – Chris Marquette
http://www.rollcall.com/news/house-employee-survey-shows-discontent-pay

CBS NEWS
— Trump uses Facebook to fundraise off impeachment – CAITLIN CONANT
https://www.cbsnews.com/news/2020-daily-trail-markers-trump-uses-facebook-to-fundraise-off-impeachment/

NEW YORK TIMES
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Democrats want refugees because refugees vote for Democrats. RINOs want refugees because RINOs want cheap labor.
https://www.nytimes.com/2019/09/27/opinion/editorials/trump-refugees.html
— N.R.A.’s LaPierre Asks Trump to ‘Stop the Games’ Over Gun Legislation in Discussion About Its Support – Maggie Haberman and Annie Karni
https://www.nytimes.com/2019/09/27/us/politics/trump-lapierre-nra-impeachment.html

WASHINGTON POST
— Most vaping-related lung injuries linked to marijuana products, CDC says In two states, the vast majority who were sickened used illicit THC-containing vape cartridges – Lena H. Sun and Laurie McGinley
https://www.washingtonpost.com/health/2019/09/27/most-vaping-related-lung-injuries-linked-marijuana-products-cdc-says/
— For 20 years, ‘House Hunters’ has been reliable reality TV. For millennials, it feels more like a fantasy. – Ashley Spencer (DIERSEN: I bought a new town home in University Park in 1972 when I was 24 years old. Where did the down payment money come from for your first home? For me, it came from what I earned and saved a) working for IRS for 15 months in 1971 and 1972 and b) working for Firestone Stores full-time for 7 months and part-time for 18 months 1970-1972. That money also enabled me to buy a new Corvette in 1971 and to pay tuition for graduate business courses at Loyola.)
https://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/style/for-20-years-house-hunters-has-been-reliable-reality-tv-for-millennials-it-feels-more-like-a-fantasy/2019/09/26/f054f768-d33c-11e9-9610-fb56c5522e1c_story.html

LOS ANGELES TIMES
— Who wants to leave California? Young voters can’t afford housing, and conservatives feel alienated – SARAH PARVINI (DIERSEN: Who in the organizations that you are a member of, in your neighborhood, in your precinct, in your municipality, in your township/ward, and in your county works the hardest to make conservatives feel alienated? I should write a book about those in the Milton Township Republican Central Committee, in my neighborhood, in my precinct, in Wheaton, in Wheaton’s West District, in Milton Township, and in DuPage County who work the hardest to make conservatives feel alienated.) 
https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2019-09-27/who-wants-to-leave-california-berkeley-igs-poll
— SEPTEMBER 18, 2018 FLASHBACK: A clear and troubling picture of voter disenfranchisement – WALTON MUYUMBA (DIERSEN: From what I see, ever-increasingly, in my precinct, in Wheaton’s West District, in Wheaton, in Milton Township, in DuPage County, in Illinois, and in America, voters who have the following demographics are ever-increasingly disenfranchised: 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.latimes.com/books/la-ca-jc-one-person-no-vote-20180912-story.html

HOUSTON CHRONICLE
— The era of GOP dominance in Texas is over – Richard Parker 
https://www.houstonchronicle.com/opinion/outlook/article/Richard-Parker-The-era-of-GOP-dominance-in-Texas-14474241.php

KENTUCKY TODAY
— Better be careful what you ‘like’ – MARK MAYNARD
http://kentuckytoday.com/stories/better-be-careful-what-you-like,21791

WALL STREET JOURNAL
— Americans’ Pessimism About Social Mobility Outruns the Facts Every class, but especially educated liberals, underestimates the possibility of economic advancement – Susan Pinker
https://www.wsj.com/articles/americans-pessimism-about-social-mobility-outruns-the-facts-11569603894

September 27 Evening Edition

ABC7
— Illinois Weed Legalization Guide: Will your city or town sell marijuana? (DIERSEN: Pot brings down everything and everyone around it.)
https://abc7chicago.com/business/will-your-city-or-town-sell-recreational-marijuana/5553943/
— Chicago Teachers Union overwhelmingly votes to authorize strike if no deal reached with city – Diane Pathieu
https://abc7chicago.com/education/ctu-votes-to-authorize-strike-if-no-deal-reached-with-city/5572807/

NBC5
— Chicago Teachers Union Members Vote to Authorize Strike
https://www.nbcchicago.com/blogs/ward-room/chicago-teachers-union-members-vote-to-authorize-strike-561489391.html

CBS2
— Chicago Teachers Union, Chicago Public Schools Back At Negotiating Table After 94% Strike Authorization Vote – Mugo Odigwe
https://chicago.cbslocal.com/2019/09/27/chicago-teachers-union-strike-authorization-vote-cps-ctu-public-schools/

FOX NEWS CHICAGO
— Hillary Clinton calls Trump ‘illegitimate president’ and ‘corrupt human tornado’ – Joseph A. Wulfsohn
https://www.fox32chicago.com/news/hillary-clinton-calls-trump-illegitimate-president-and-corrupt-human-tornado

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— DISGUSTING, TRAGIC: Can Illinois draw marijuana tourists from out of state? Retailers are taking a gamble on Illinois border towns. – LAUREN ZUMBACH (DIERSEN: Pot brings down everything and everyone around it.)
https://www.chicagotribune.com/marijuana/illinois/ct-biz-marijuana-stores-target-illinois-border-towns-20190927-dfbixh3crncrhhenxo4gl5wsie-story.html
— ‘This is completely wrong’: Evanston elementary school ‘cancels’ Halloween due to equity and some parents are not happy about it – Christen A. Johnson
https://www.chicagotribune.com/lifestyles/ct-life-evanston-schools-cancel-halloween-0927-20190927-6agm7utii5harge6bgcfj543su-story.html
— A germ found in the saliva of cats and dogs nearly killed a healthy Wisconsin man — he had numerous amputations. Researchers think they may have figured out why. – AP
https://www.chicagotribune.com/midwest/ct-dog-disease-capnocytophag-wisconsin-20190927-l25gjmpw4nggbjnaek5wiwq7m4-story.html
— As UAW strike against GM drags on, President Donald Trump has plenty of 2020 supporters on key Michigan picket line – BILL RUTHHART
https://www.chicagotribune.com/politics/elections/ct-uaw-strike-donald-trump-union-voters-20190927-d6r3vs4ecnctjnvmphfmclhtvy-story.html
— Fallout from the ‘Illinois Exodus’: Sinking home values. Attention, Gov. Pritzker and Mayor Lightfoot. – Editorial
https://www.chicagotribune.com/opinion/editorials/ct-edit-illinois-chicago-exodus-home-values-20190928-2ognraormfew3jxpkmwcsqq5qa-story.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: A Trump-hater says “We are a nation rotting from within.”
https://www.chicagotribune.com/opinion/commentary/ct-opinion-trump-ukraine-rotting-pitts-20190927-lxloxcamxfafpdqutmrezsnbay-story.html
— Working on trust, one story at a time – DENISE CROSBY
https://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/aurora-beacon-news/opinion/ct-abn-crosby-trust-news-st-0930-20190927-zobultlqgnfnrd3y6ne3gaghz4-story.html

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— Ald. Reilly proposes compromise to keep recreational marijuana sales off Michigan Ave. but in Loop The plan would cap the number of dispensaries at “three or four” and keep the lid in place “until minority-owned businesses and new market-entrants are ready to come and compete,” the alderman said. – Fran Spielman 
https://chicago.suntimes.com/fran-spielman-show/2019/9/27/20887413/brendan-reilly-compromise-recreational-marijuana-sales-off-michigan-ave-loop
— Trouble with Tesla: Couple sold damaged car, but told they can’t sue When their new $110,000 car arrived from Chicago, it had undisclosed damage. The case highlights the difficulty in dealing with the company’s secretive arbitration system. – Stephanie Zimmermann 
https://chicago.suntimes.com/2019/9/27/20887609/tesla-arbitration-car-damage-repair-consumer-legal-chicago-kansas
— Hat trick? State historian finds ‘no evidence’ Lincoln ever wore museum’s $6.5 million treasured artifact Questions over the legitimacy of the 16th president’s purported hat at the Springfield museum have lingered since 2012. – Mitchell Armentrout
https://chicago.suntimes.com/2019/9/27/20887634/lincoln-hat-no-evidence-state-historian-abraham-museum-foundation
— Before Illinois spends $45 billion on highways and bridges, Sandoval should hit the road Sen. Martin Sandoval’s political war chest is bursting with donations from firms that stand to benefit from the state’s construction plan — and now there are those FBI raids. – Editorial
https://chicago.suntimes.com/2019/9/27/20887144/sen-martin-sandoval-transportation-spending-fbi-transportation-roads-bridges-contractors
— Sandoval is now the one under the gun Imagine the evidence the feds had to provide to the Justice Department headquarters and to a federal judge in order to pursue and then obtain a sweeping warrant. – Rich Miller 
https://chicago.suntimes.com/columnists/2019/9/27/20887798/rich-miller-martin-sandoval-investigation

DAILY HERALD
— DuPage judge O’Shea removed from bench for misconduct – Susan Sarkauskas
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20190927/dupage-judge-oshea-removed-from-bench-for-misconduct
— College of DuPage, faculty reach tentative deal on 4-year contract – Katlyn Smith and Robert Sanchez
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20190927/college-of-dupage-faculty-reach-tentative-deal-on-4-year-contract
— Buffalo Grove Democrat discourages official travel to states with strict abortion laws – Rebecca Anzel
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20190927/buffalo-grove-democrat-discourages-official-travel-to-states-with-strict-abortion-laws

CRAIN’S CHICAGO BUSINESS
— DISGUSTING, TRAGIC: Pot pushers say “Time to let banks serve Illinois’ cannabis industry.” (DIERSEN: Pot brings down everything and everyone around it.) 
https://www.chicagobusiness.com/opinion/time-let-banks-serve-illinois-cannabis-industry
— State’s new cannabis czar faces a challenging to-do list As one of the key proponents of the state’s marijuana law, Toi Hutchinson has a head start. She’ll need it. – JOHN PLETZ (DIERSEN: Pot brings down everything and everyone around it.) 
https://www.chicagobusiness.com/marijuanacannabis/states-new-cannabis-czar-faces-challenging-do-list
— Illinois will be ready and open for weed biz Jan. 1: Hutchinson “There may be pitfalls, and we’ll deal with them as they come,” says the lawmaker just named to oversee the state’s new marijuana law rollout. The key goals remain criminal justice reform and social equity. – JOHN PLETZ (DIERSEN: Pot brings down everything and everyone around it.) 
https://www.chicagobusiness.com/marijuanacannabis/illinois-will-be-ready-and-open-weed-biz-jan-1-hutchinson
— These two Illinois congressmen (Quigley and Krishnamoorthi) poised for key roles in impeachment probe The House Intelligence Committee will take the lead in the ongoing investigation—and that means two members of the Illinois delegation who sit on that panel will get a star turn. – GREG HINZ
https://www.chicagobusiness.com/greg-hinz-politics/these-two-illinois-congressmen-poised-key-roles-impeachment-probe
— Illinois’ new wage history law takes effect this weekend. Here’s what you need to know. Screening job applicants based on their previous salaries is just one of the things employers can no longer do. – A.D. QUIG (DIERSEN: My critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes treat me like I never earned more than the minimum wage. But in fact, in today’s dollars, GAO paid me $127,654/year (GS-13 Step 10) in 1997 when I was 49 years old.)
https://www.chicagobusiness.com/government/illinois-new-wage-history-law-takes-effect-weekend-heres-what-you-need-know

CHAMPAIGN/URBANA NEWS GAZETTE
— Champaign attorney charged with growing cannabis in his home – MARY SCHENK 
https://www.news-gazette.com/news/champaign-attorney-charged-with-growing-cannabis-in-his-home/article_ff0ed445-2ca4-5857-86bb-3bf391ef4a38.html

SUBURBAN LIFE
— ‘Keep the crap out,’ ‘It’s stupid,’ Shorewood mayor, trustees say of potential recreational marijuana business Board discusses whether to ban pot biz from village – ALLISON SELK
https://www.mysuburbanlife.com/2019/09/25/keep-the-crap-out-its-stupid-shorewood-mayor-trustees-say-of-potential-recreational-marijuana-business/abmy4l0/

MDJ ONLINE
— Illinois Sheriff’s Association: Decatur should opt out of cannabis sales
https://www.mdjonline.com/neighbor_newspapers/extra/news/illinois-sheriff-s-association-decatur-should-opt-out-of-cannabis/article_5aa8a9f4-46d9-5ba8-b569-9fd29eb6c4d0.html

REPUBLICAN NEWS WATCH
— Fake News Media Has Been Thunderstruck! If this video doesn’t brighten your day, nothing will. “Their agenda is not your agenda.” — President Donald J. Trump
http://republicannewswatch.com/wp/?p=14797

ILLINOIS POLICY INSTITUTE
— PEOTONE AIRPORT GAINS IN NEW STATE BUDGET, BUT HISTORY SHOWS TAXPAYERS LOSE – Ben Szalinski
https://www.illinoispolicy.org/peotone-airport-gains-in-new-state-budget-but-history-shows-taxpayers-lose/

ILLINOIS REVIEW
— BREEN TOSSES HAT IN TO RETAKE IL HOUSE SEAT
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2019/09/breen-tosses-hat-in-to-retake-il-house-seat.html
— SEAN CASTEN’S NEIGHBOR ENDORSES IVES IN 6TH CD RACE
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2019/09/sean-castens-neighbor-endorses-ives-in-6th-cd-race.html

CAPITOL FAX
— Breen says he’s running again
https://capitolfax.com/2019/09/27/breen-says-hes-running-again/
— Ray LaHood: Avoid impeachment “like the plague”
https://capitolfax.com/2019/09/27/ray-lahood-avoid-impeachment-like-the-plague/
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Pot pushers push pot.
https://capitolfax.com/2019/09/27/looking-on-the-bright-side-12/

WASHINGTON TIMES
— Donald Trump, enemy of the globalists – Cheryl K. Chumley 
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2019/sep/27/donald-trump-enemy-globalists/

WASHINGTON EXAMINER
— GOP senators introduce fetal burial law after discovery of 2,246 abortion remains in Ulrich Klopfer garage – Kimberly Leonard
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/policy/healthcare/gop-senators-introduce-fetal-burial-law-after-discovery-of-2-246-abortion-remains-in-ulrich-klopfer-garage

BREITBART
— New York City Aids Migrants by Imposing Speech Code on Americans – NEIL MUNRO
https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2019/09/27/new-york-city-aids-migrants-by-imposing-speech-code-on-americans/
— Republican Senators Introduce Bill to Ensure Dignified Burial of Aborted Babies – DR. SUSAN BERRY
https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2019/09/27/republican-senators-introduce-bill-ensure-dignified-burial-aborted-babies/

CNS NEWS
— Pelosi Bows to Hollywood Extremists – L. Brent Bozell III Tim Graham
https://www.cnsnews.com/commentary/l-brent-bozell-iii/pelosi-bows-hollywood-extremists

FOX BUSINESS
— Wilbur Ross: Left-wing media trying to ‘trigger a recession’ – Jonathan Garber
https://www.foxbusiness.com/economy/wilbur-ross-left-wing-media-trying-to-trigger-a-recession

LIFE NEWS
— Bill Would Make Sure Abortionists Never Keep Aborted Babies as Trophies Ever Again – MICAIAH BILGER 
https://www.lifenews.com/2019/09/27/bill-would-make-sure-abortionists-never-keep-aborted-babies-as-trophies-ever-again/

BIZ PAC REVIEW
— NY City bans speech that might offend illegal aliens, up to $250,000 per offense – Tom Tillison 
https://www.bizpacreview.com/2019/09/27/ny-city-bans-speech-that-might-offend-illegal-aliens-up-to-250000-per-offense-831317

WASHINGTON POST
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: A Trump-hater asks “What drives Donald Trump?” and answers “Greed, and greed alone.” What do my critics/opponent say that drives me? What do your critics/opponents say that drives you?
https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/what-drives-donald-trump-greed-and-greed-alone/2019/09/26/927fccde-e099-11e9-be96-6adb81821e90_story.html

WALL STREET JOURNAL
— Slavery Was Unfair; Are Reparations Fair? Don’t hold those of us who had nothing to do with slavery responsible financially. History works both ways. – Richard J. Reinitz, Houston (DIERSEN: Affirmative Action, Diversity, and Inclusion are reparations.)
https://www.wsj.com/articles/slavery-was-unfair-are-reparations-fair-11569618600

ATLANTIC
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: A Trump-hater says “Impeachment Will Take Trump to a New Frontier of Haterdom Victimhood is at the core of the president’s identity—and it’s likely to shape his approach to the coming battle.”
https://www.theatlantic.com/politics/archive/2019/09/impeachment-trump-haters/598942/

WASHINGTONIAN
— A Major Cannabis-Review Site Is Shutting Down Because Its Founder Doesn’t Think There’s Any Safe Way to Consume Weed “I don’t feel good about the industry any longer,” says Joe Tierney, aka “The Gentleman Toker.” – ANDREW BEAUJON
https://www.washingtonian.com/2019/09/26/the-gentleman-toker-is-shutting-down/

September 25 Evening Edition

ABC7
— Lawmakers square off after President Trump’s Ukraine call transcript released, Illinois politicians weigh in – Will Jones
https://abc7chicago.com/politics/illinois-politicians-weigh-in-after-president-trumps-ukraine-call-transcript-released/5568750/
— Gun violence rally draws hundreds of Chicagoans to US Capitol – Jesse R Kirsch
https://abc7chicago.com/politics/dc-gun-violence-rally-draws-hundreds-of-chicagoans/5567803/

FOX NEWS CHICAGO
— Washington plunges into Trump impeachment probe
https://www.fox32chicago.com/news/washington-plunges-into-trump-impeachment-probe

WGN TV
— Chicago groups travel to DC for national anti-violence rally – TAHMAN BRADLEY
https://wgntv.com/2019/09/25/chicago-groups-travel-to-dc-for-national-anti-violence-rally/

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— Who are the Republicans challenging Donald Trump in the 2020 primaries? (DIERSEN: If I was still the TAPROOT Republicans of Illinois chairman, the organization would be hosting debates for a) Trump v. Walsh v. Weld v. Sanford; b) Curran v. Hubbard v. Marshall v. Tarter v. Kelly; c) Sanguinetti v. Ives v. Kinzler; d) Almiron v. Holder; e) O’Toole v. Veenstra; f) etc.  Walsh, Sanguinetti, and Ives have spoken at TAPROOT events.)
https://www.chicagotribune.com/politics/elections/ct-nw-trump-republican-primary-challengers-20190925-bqtxbktzdvexbmfjdyzvziwhyu-story.html
— DISGUSTING, TRAGIC: Cresco Labs has won permission to move its medical marijuana dispensary into the John Barleycorn building near Wrigley Field – Ally Marotti
https://www.chicagotribune.com/business/ct-biz-medmar-lakeview-move-to-wrigleyville-20190925-5tj5hvv4unaktgzr5lssc4ftjq-story.html
— Get ready for a nasty fight. Impeachment is a battle Donald Trump can’t afford to lose. – Dahleen Glanton
https://www.chicagotribune.com/columns/dahleen-glanton/ct-dahleen-glanton-donald-trump-impeachment-supporters-20190925-qddm4os3trb5xjlsbrdonsgska-story.html
— No surprise — response to impeachment inquiry from local Congressmen and their political opponents falls along party lines – SUZANNE BAKER
https://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/naperville-sun/ct-nvs-impeachment-inquiry-reaction-st-0927-20190925-pwhvfxfmdvaibhnroirvgnxug4-story.html
— DISGUSTING, TRAGIC: US House passes bill giving pot businesses access to banking – AP
https://www.chicagotribune.com/business/sns-bc-us–marijuana-banking-20190925-story.html

DAILY HERALD
— DISGUSTING, TRAGIC: DuPage to discuss repealing video gambling ban – Robert Sanchez
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20190925/dupage-to-discuss-repealing-video-gambling-ban
— DISGUSTING, TRAGIC: Kane County may implement lower pot sales tax to attract more businesses – James Fuller
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20190925/kane-county-may-implement-lower-pot-sales-tax-to-attract-more-businesses

ROCKFORD REGISTER STAR
— Members of Congress from Illinois react to impeachment inquiry
https://www.rrstar.com/news/20190924/members-of-congress-from-illinois-react-to-impeachment-inquiry

CHAMPAIGN/URBANA NEWS GAZETTE
— No matter the opponent, politics is a contact sport – Jim Dey
https://www.news-gazette.com/opinion/jim-dey-no-matter-the-opponent-politics-is-a-contact/article_53a11210-99ec-5c35-b3b1-34a75fae7624.html

PEORIA JOURNAL STAR
— Illinois pot offenders hope to clear their records – Robert McCoppin (DIERSEN: Your past predicts your future. Your disrespecting the rule of law in the past predicts that you will disrespect the rule of law in the future.)
https://www.pjstar.com/news/20190925/illinois-pot-offenders-hope-to-clear-their-records

NPR ILLINOIS
— Is Politics Stressing You Out? – RHITU CHATTERJEE (DIERSEN: Sadly, putting GOPUSA ILLINOIS together and sending them out is extremely stressful. Sadly, I fully acknowledge that reading GOPUSA ILLINOIS can be extremely stressful.)
https://www.nprillinois.org/post/politics-stressing-you-out-heres-how-keep-caring-without-losing-your-cool#stream/0
(FROM THE ARTICLE: The political headlines have been relentless lately. Calls for impeaching the President. Debates over health care, immigration and gun control. Fights over who tweeted what. Discussions of these issues can quickly get heated and toxic. They can affect relationships and even your health, according to a study published Wednesday in the journal PLOS ONE. It seems that Americans “are suffering some pretty negative consequences because of their attention to and engagement in politics,” says author Kevin Smith, a political scientist at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, discussing the survey results. . .Nearly 40% of respondents said that politics was a cause of stress in their lives. About 20% reported losing sleep, feeling fatigued, or being depressed due to politics. Between 10% and 30% of the respondents said that politics took an emotional toll on them, by causing anger, frustration, hate,or guilt, or caused them to make comments they later regretted. And about 20% reported that politics had damaged their friendships. And, says Smith, “16% say that politics has made my home life less pleasant.” . . . In 2017, the APA annual survey on stress levels of Americans found that 57% of respondents said that they were stressed by the current political climate, whereas 63% said that the future of the nation was a cause of stress for them. Sixty percent said they thought that the country was its lowest point in history. And over half of the respondents said that while they like to stay informed about news and politics, doing so stresses them out. . .For now, Bufka says, the new study suggests that political engagement comes at an emotional cost. And that in turn could affect politics. “In a democracy, it’s really important that people want to be engaged,” she says. “It would be really discouraging if people felt [so] stressed and negatively impacted by the political discourse of the day, that … they disengage from politics.”)

DAILY NORTHWESTERN
— Illinois politicians favor impeachment proceedings – Samantha Handler
https://dailynorthwestern.com/2019/09/24/city/illinois-politicians-favor-impeachment-proceedings/

CHICAGO PATCH
— Trump Impeachment Inquiry: What Could Be Next? A Local Expert Weighs In “I’m directing our six committees to proceed with their investigations under that umbrella of impeachment inquiry,” Pelosi said.
https://patch.com/illinois/chicago/trump-impeachment-inquiry-what-could-be-next-local-expert-weighs

NAPERVILLE COMMUNITY TELEVISION
— Breaking Down DuPage County’s 2020 Budget
https://www.nctv17.com/news/breaking-down-dupage-countys-2020-budget/

MCHENRY COUNTY BLOG
— IL-14: Anthony Catella Files with FEC; DCCC, Daily Kos Use McHenry County Blog
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2019/09/25/il-14-anthony-catella-files-with-fec-dccc-daily-kos-use-mchenry-county-blog/ 
— IL-06: Congressman Sean Casten’s Impeachment Town Hall in Downers Grove
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2019/09/25/il-06-congressman-sean-castens-impeachment-town-hall-in-downers-grove/ 
— Message of the Day – A Bumper Sticker: Impeach Underwood
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2019/09/25/message-of-the-day-a-bumper-sticker-41/

DUPAGE POLICY JOURNAL
— Sanguinetti resurrects ‘ludicrous’ Ives/Madigan connection from Rauner days – W.J. Kennedy
https://dupagepolicyjournal.com/stories/513843778-sanguinetti-resurrects-ludicrous-ives-madigan-connection-from-rauner-days
— Ives Response to Democrat Impeachment Inquiry
https://dupagepolicyjournal.com/stories/513846787-ives-response-to-democrat-impeachment-inquiry

CAPITOL FAX
— DISGUSTING, TRAGIC: Pot pushers push pot.
https://capitolfax.com/2019/09/25/question-of-the-day-2951/

WASHINGTON TIMES
— The death of American citizenship What happens when the undocumented are legally indistinguishable from American citizens – Victor Davis Hanson
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2019/sep/25/the-death-of-american-citizenship/

GOPUSA
— How do other countries handle illegal aliens? With prison, labor camps, caning
http://www.gopusa.com/?p=76541

DAILY CALLER
— Drone Airdrops Marijuana And A Cellphone Into Illinois Jail Yard – KYLE HOOTEN
https://dailycaller.com/2019/09/25/drone-drops-drugs-cellphone-jailyard/

FEDERALIST
— New Poll: 64 Percent Of Democrats Now Support Socialism – Tristan Justice
https://thefederalist.com/2019/09/25/new-poll-64-percent-of-democrats-now-support-socialism/

INDEPENDENT JOURNAL REVIEW
— Gabbard Distances Herself From Other 2020 Dems, Says Impeachment ‘Would Be Terribly Divisive’ – Madison Summers (DIERSEN: How will impeachment impact the Trump-haters in your neighborhood, in your precinct, in your municipality, in your township/ward, and in your county?) 
https://ijr.com/gabbard-distances-other-2020-dems-impeachment/
— Two of Trump’s Republican Challengers Support Impeachment Effort – Reuters
https://ijr.com/trumps-republican-challengers-support-impeachment-effort/

THE HILL
— MSNBC cuts from Trump speech: ‘We hate to do this, but the president isn’t telling the truth’ – REBECCA KLAR 
https://thehill.com/homenews/media/463084-msnbc-cuts-from-trump-speech-we-hate-to-do-this-but-the-president-isnt-telling

REUTERS
— EEOC: Facebook job ads from Capital One, others may have violated age bias law – Daniel Wiessner (DIERSEN: From what I see, ever-increasingly, not only do employers not want older workers, they do not want workers who are Trump supporters, Protestant, conservative, patriotic, Republican, American, White, male, non-poor, gun owners, German American, and/or those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.) 
https://www.reuters.com/article/employment-jobads/facebook-job-ads-from-capital-one-others-may-have-violated-age-bias-law-eeoc-idUSL2N26G1XO
— Rights advocates call Trump’s pledge to decriminalize gay sex ‘a lie’ – Rachel Savage (DIERSEN: Ever-increasingly, LGBTQ advocates force all individuals, all organizations, all companies, governments, and all countries to promote LGBTQ activity.) 
https://www.reuters.com/article/united-nations-lgbt-usa/rallights-advocates-call-trumps-pledge-to-decriminalize-gay-sex-a-lie-idUSL5N26G5ZK

WASHINGTON POST
— Federal agents are enforcing E-Verify against employees — but not businesses – Editorial
https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/federal-agents-are-enforcing-e-verify-against-employees–but-not-businesses/2019/09/25/8b1ba7c6-dbf6-11e9-ac63-3016711543fe_story.html

NEW YORK POST
— Trump defends nationalism, American sovereignty in rousing UN speech – Bob Fredericks, Mark Moore and Nolan Hicks
https://nypost.com/2019/09/24/trump-defends-nationalism-american-sovereignty-in-rousing-un-speech/

WALL STREET JOURNAL
— New York City Employers Who Say ‘Go Back to Your Country’ Could Face Fines New guidelines specify what threats against undocumented immigrants violate law – Tyler Blint-Welsh (DIERSEN: Who wants you to go back to your hometown? Those in Wheaton and Glen Ellyn who want me to go back to my hometown of Crete a) promote LGBTQ activity, b) promote abortion, c) promote mass/illegal immigration, d) promote booze, gambling, pot, and other vices, e) promote patronage, f) promote political affiliation discrimination, g) promote reverse discrimination, h) promote age discrimination, and i) promote even worse things. They 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.wsj.com/articles/new-york-city-employers-who-say-go-back-to-your-country-could-face-fines-11569438201
— Impeachment Move Focuses House’s Trump Probes Launch of official inquiry gives Democrats’ existing investigations a place to funnel their work – Siobhan Hughes and Natalie Andrews
https://www.wsj.com/articles/impeachment-move-focuses-houses-trump-probes-11569442177

FEDERAL TIMES
— OPM sets deadline for agencies to streamline employee dismissal – Jessie Bur (DIERSEN: I should write a book about those who are the most overjoyed that my Democrat GAO superiors succeeded in forcing me to take their early retirement “offer” in 1997 when I was 49 years old. Previously, my Democrat GAO superiors gave me unfair performance expectations and appraisals, always ranked me in the bottom half of my coworkers for pay-for-performance purposes, did not promote me beyond GS-13, got rid of my mentor in 1987, kept me off audits of IRS for all but 3 of the almost 18 years that I worked for GAO, and forced me to take a $19,568 (21%) pay cut in today’s dollars to transfer from IRS to GAO in 1980.) 
https://www.federaltimes.com/management/hr/2019/09/25/opm-sets-deadline-for-agencies-to-streamline-employee-dismissal/

FEDERAL NEWS NETWORK
— NTEU says bar set too high in proving age discrimination – Eric White
https://federalnewsnetwork.com/federal-newscast/2019/09/nteu-says-bar-set-too-high-in-proving-age-discrimination/
— OPM tells agencies to review, streamline performance management, disciplinary policies – Nicole Ogrysko (DIERSEN: Democrats run the federal government. Their personnel policies are designed to help them get rid of their employees a) who are Republican, White, male, and/or non-veteran and b) who they did not promote to GS-13 (currently $98,198) by age 25, GS-14 (currently $116,040) by age 30, GS-15 (currently $136,495) by age 35, and Senior Executive Service (currently $165,500) by age 40.) 
https://federalnewsnetwork.com/workforce/2019/09/opm-tells-agencies-to-review-streamline-performance-management-disciplinary-policies/

GOVERNMENT EXECUTIVE
— How to Recruit the Next Generation of Feds: Better Pay, Benefits – ERICH WAGNER (DIERSEN: GAO hired me in 1980 because it could not find a qualified Democrat, minority, female, younger person, or veteran who would take the job. IRS hired me in 1971 because it could not find a qualified Democrat, minority, female, or veteran who would take the job. The Post Office hired me in 1966 because it could not find a qualified Democrat, minority, female, or veteran who would take the job.)
https://www.govexec.com/pay-benefits/2019/09/how-recruit-next-generation-feds-better-pay-benefits/160151/

GUARDIAN
— Republican 2020 debate: a two-man battle for who hates Trump most Former Illinois congressman Joe Walsh and former Massachusetts governor Bill Weld tried to outdo each other with slams of Trump – Adam Gabbatt (DIERSEN: If I was still the TAPROOT Republicans of Illinois chairman, the organization would be hosting debates for a) Trump v. Walsh v. Weld v. Sanford; b) Curran v. Hubbard v. Marshall v. Tarter v. Kelly; Sanguinetti v. Ives v. Kinzler; d) Almiron v. Holder; e) O’Toole v. Veenstra; f) etc.  Walsh, Sanguinetti, and Ives have spoken at TAPROOT events.)
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2019/sep/25/republican-2020-debate-joe-walsh-bill-weld-two-man-battle-for-who-hates-trump-most

September 23 Evening Edition

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— Despite pressure from all sides, Lightfoot determined to keep recreational marijuana sales out of downtown Chicago ‘If you had a two-story liquor store on Michigan Avenue, I think people would rightfully be offended by that,’ the mayor said. – Fran Spielman 
https://chicago.suntimes.com/city-hall/2019/9/23/20880519/lightfoot-recreational-marijuana-sales-ban-chicago-downtown-pot-cannabis
— Trump backers spark heated confrontation outside Pilsen church Four men in ‘Make America Great Again’ apparel argued with neighborhood residents outside Lincoln United Methodist Church over the weekend. – Carlos Ballesteros
https://chicago.suntimes.com/news/2019/9/23/20878431/trump-supporters-maga-pilsen-chicago-immigration-lincoln-united-methodist-church
— Restaurant group opposes plan for on-site consumption of recreational marijuana at bars, restaurants Illinois Restaurant Association president Sam Toia says only so many consumption licenses will be awarded by the city of Chicago, and the restaurants and bars that get them will have an unfair advantage. – Fran Spielman
https://chicago.suntimes.com/politics/2019/9/23/20880117/marijuana-restaurant-association-opposes-on-site-consumption-recreational-pot-bars-restaurants
— Vaping, e-cigarettes under fire at Illinois House committee hearing Illinois’ top health official said the vaping-related illness sweeping across the nation has “heightened consequences for youth and young adults.” – Tom Schuba 
https://chicago.suntimes.com/politics/2019/9/23/20880524/vaping-e-cigarettes-products-ban-illinois-house-committee-hearing
— Lightfoot agrees to co-chair annual fundraiser for Democratic Party she campaigned against Mayor calls it an ‘opportunity to build bridges’ to Toni Preckwinkle, the Democratic Party chairman and county board president, after some post-election feuding. – Fran Spielman
https://chicago.suntimes.com/city-hall/2019/9/23/20880431/lightfoot-preckwinkle-co-chair-fundraiser-cook-county-democratic-party

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— Joe Arpaio, 87, runs for old job – AP
https://www.chicagotribune.com/sns-bc-us–arpaio-comeback-bid-20190923-story.html
— Catholic church dioceses from Gary, Fort Wayne-South Bend offer to bury more than 2,000 fetal remains found in late abortion doctor’s Crete home – GRANT MORGAN
https://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/post-tribune/ct-ptb-dioceses-offer-burial-st-0924-20190923-nmed7magy5g4nc5xqqnlytsv5q-story.html
— State Sen. Michael Hastings sued by former chief of staff over claims of harassment, retaliation – ZAK KOESKE
https://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/daily-southtown/ct-sta-hastings-lawsuit-st-0924-20190923-i4wbxibutbazljin4wed2oaf7u-story.html
— Glencoe might allow cannabis sales on its northern border. Winnetka’s village president decries the move as ‘opportunistic’ and unneighborly. – KAREN ANN CULLOTTA
https://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/winnetka/ct-wtk-north-shore-cannabis-border-wars-til-0926-20190923-5xarwkv44faj3c52qh67i2kkoy-story.html
— Conservative groups blamed a Chicago immigration advocate for migrant caravans in online attacks. Then they showed up at her church. – ELVIA MALAGÓN
https://www.chicagotribune.com/news/ct-conservative-group-pilsen-immigration-activist-20190923-dojbtkckdvgtjnkxgrhbs6calq-story.html
— ‘I treat him like my child’: Millennial pet parents make financial sacrifices for their fur babies, sometimes even taking on debt – Christen A. Johnson
https://www.chicagotribune.com/lifestyles/sc-fam-millennial-pet-debt-1001-20190923-fnf24we7cvcjhmr3tpgiulnnyy-story.html
— Illinois AG Kwame Raoul backs flavored vape ban as lawmakers, industry reps clash over issue – JAMIE MUNKS and DAN PETRELLA
https://www.chicagotribune.com/politics/ct-illinois-vaping-legislative-hearing-20190923-5jix2efibfar5nq4ad63udy2na-story.html

CRAIN’S CHICAGO BUSINESS
— Big anti-abortion group backs Ives for Congress Abortion becomes a major issue in the GOP race to challenge Democratic Rep. Sean Casten, with Susan B. Anthony List endorsing Jeanne Ives over Evelyn Sanguinetti. – GREG HINZ
https://www.chicagobusiness.com/greg-hinz-politics/big-anti-abortion-group-backs-ives-congress

NBC5
— ICE Detains 5 Individuals at Chicago Pizzeria, Lightfoot Says “Chicago is and always will be a welcoming city” Lightfoot stated – Daniela Prizont-Cado (DIERSEN: From what I see, the more of the following that you are, the more unwelcome that you are in Chicago: Trump supporter, Protestant, conservative, patriotic, Republican, American, White, male, older, rich, gun owner, German American, draft avoider, and/or if your ancestors have been in America for a long time.)
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/ICE-Detains-5-Individuals-at-Chicago-Pizza-Place-Lightfoot-Says-561158161.html

CBS2
— Immigration Agents Detain Workers At Route 66 Pizzeria On Southeast Side, Officials Say
https://chicago.cbslocal.com/2019/09/23/immigration-agents-detain-workers-at-route-66-pizzeria-on-southeast-side-officials-say/

FOX NEWS CHICAGO
— ICE detains 5 individuals at Chicago pizza shop, Mayor Lightfoot says
https://www.fox32chicago.com/news/ice-detains-5-individuals-at-chicago-pizza-shop-mayor-lightfoot-says

MCHENRY COUNTY BLOG
— Sanguinetti Push Poll Repeats BIG LIE From Rauner Campaign That Ives Is “Mike Madigan’s Favorite Republican”
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2019/09/23/sanguinetti-push-poll-repeats-big-lie-from-rauner-campaign-that-ives-is-mike-madigans-favorite-republican/

DUPAGE POLICY JOURNAL
— Ives Meets with CASA of DuPage County
https://dupagepolicyjournal.com/stories/513831010-ives-meets-with-casa-of-dupage-county
— Ives Tours Sharing Connections of Downers Grove
https://dupagepolicyjournal.com/stories/513831007-ives-tours-sharing-connections-of-downers-grove

ILLINOIS REVIEW
— IL REPUBLICANS SUGGEST HOW TO RE-CREATE THE IL GOP
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2019/09/how-to-re-create-the-il-gop-.html
— NATIONAL PRO-LIFE GROUP ENDORSES IVES IN 6TH CD GOP PRIMARY RACE
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2019/09/national-pro-life-group-endorses-ives-in-6th-cd-gop-primary-race.html
— RAUNER’S “BIG LIE” RE-APPEARS VIA SANGUINETTI’S CAMPAIGN
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2019/09/rauners-claim-ives-is-madigans-favorite-republican-re-appears-via-sanguinettis-campaign.html
— THORNER/O’NEIL: NEW CALIFORNIA RESOLUTION FORCES CHURCH LEADERS TO ACCEPT HOMOSEXUALITY
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2019/09/thorneroneil-new-california-resolution-forces-church-leaders-to-accept-homosexuality-.html
— DEMS IN CONGRESS ATTEMPT TO STRIP CONSERVATIVE GROUPS OF NON-PROFIT STATUS. ILLINOIS GROUP A TARGET.
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2019/09/dems-in-congress-attempt-to-strip-conservative-groups-of-non-profit-status-illinois-group-a-target.html

CAPITOL FAX
— Congressional roundup: Shimkus contender surfaces; Sanguinetti blasts Ives over Madigan; Ives backed by Susan B. Anthony List
https://capitolfax.com/2019/09/23/congressional-roundup-shimkus-contender-surfaces-sanguinetti-blasts-ives-over-madigan-ives-backed-by-susan-b-anthony-list/
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Pot pushers push pot.
https://capitolfax.com/2019/09/23/looking-on-the-bright-side-11/
— Stop Sterigenics furious over Friday night IEPA news dump
https://capitolfax.com/2019/09/23/stop-sterigenics-furious-with-friday-night-iepa-news-dump/

WASHINGTON TIMES
— When the ‘deep state’ hates Trump as much as the media The 2020 election is about credibility and prosperity – Daniel Gallington
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2019/sep/23/when-the-deep-state-hates-trump-as-much-as-the-med/

WASHINGTON EXAMINER
— The five craziest moments from the Democrats’ LGBT presidential forum – Brad Polumbo
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/opinion/the-5-craziest-moments-from-the-democrats-glaad-lgbt-presidential-forum-in-iowa

FOX NEWS
— Bill Weld suggests Trump could face execution over Ukraine phone call – Ronn Blitzer 
https://www.foxnews.com/politics/bill-weld-trump-ukraine-phone-call

WASHINGTON EXAMINER
— Surge: 14.3 million illegal immigrants in US costing taxpayers $130B – Paul Bedard
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/washington-secrets/surge-14-3-million-illegal-immigrants-in-us-taxpayer-cost-130-billion

GOPUSA
— Chicago Mayor: Not Enough Queer Candidates in 2020
http://www.gopusa.com/?p=76460

BREITBART
— The New York Times Is an Antisemitic Haven of Racism and Hate – JOHN NOLTE
https://www.breitbart.com/the-media/2019/09/23/nolte-the-new-york-times-is-an-antisemitic-haven-of-racism-and-hate/

CONSERVATIVE HQ
— New York Times Front Page Promotes Fake News And Lies About Guns – George Rasley
http://www.conservativehq.com/node/31057

DAILY CALLER
— At The Gay Presidential Forum, Nearly Every Democratic Candidate Misrepresented Trump’s Record – DAVID BENKOF
https://dailycaller.com/2019/09/23/at-the-gay-presidential-forum-nearly-every-democratic-candidate-misrepresented-trumps-record/

NEWSMAX
— Democratic Candidates Are So Wacky They Make Trump Look Rational – Dennis Kneale
https://www.newsmax.com/denniskneale/democrats-election-primary-trump/2019/09/23/id/933908/

PJ MEDIA
— Free-Thinking LGBT Activists Say the ‘Gay Mafia’ Is ‘Harming Gay People’ – MEGAN FOX
https://pjmedia.com/trending/free-thinking-lgbt-activists-say-the-gay-mafia-is-harming-gay-people/

EPOCH TIMES
— Michelle Malkin Follows the Money Behind the Push for Open Borders – JAN JEKIELEK
https://www.theepochtimes.com/michelle-malkin-follows-the-money-behind-the-push-for-open-borders_3091385.html

ASSOCIATED PRESS
— Joe Arpaio, 87, runs for old job
https://abcstlouis.com/news/nation-world/tom-this-is-the-sheriff-joe-arpaio-87-runs-for-old-job

September 20 Morning Edition

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— Honoring ‘the unborn.’ Abortion opponents hold memorials at fetal burial sites amid national battles over how these remains should be treated. – Angie Leventis Lourgos
https://www.chicagotribune.com/news/ct-graves-fetal-remains-20190920-gduqn5yiojfspaimgmonctzq5y-story.html

DAILY HERALD
— Crowd urges COD trustees to resolve contract dispute – Robert Sanchez
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20190919/crowd-urges-cod-trustees-to-resolve-contract-dispute
— FRONT PAGE TOP OF FOLD: ‘We want to save lives’: Haymarket says it’s proceeding with Itasca rehab center plans despite opposition – Katlyn Smith
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20190919/we-want-to-save-lives-haymarket-says-its-proceeding-with-itasca-rehab-center-plans-despite-opposition
— District 211 board says it needs more time on transgender locker room policy – Eric Peterson
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20190919/district-211-board-says-it-needs-more-time-on-transgender-locker-room-policy

ABC7
— How to handle the adult bully in your life – CNN (DIERSEN: I should write a book about those in Wheaton, in Glen Ellyn, in Milton Township, in DuPage County, and in Illinois who want to be viewed as being bullies.)
https://abc7chicago.com/health/how-to-handle-the-adult-bully-in-your-life/5555102/?cmp=emc-wls-news-headlines-9/20/2019

WBEZ
— How Your Private Illinois Tollway Data Is Shared With Cops And Divorce Lawyers – Tony Arnold
https://www.wbez.org/shows/wbez-news/how-your-private-illinois-tollway-data-is-shared-with-cops-and-divorce-lawyers/cea68ea0-4b13-481a-80a1-50bf0e9db738

CHAMPAIGN/URBANA NEWS GAZETTE
— Sponsor of pot-legalization law seeks to clarify provision that gives municipalities control over where it can be used – Jerry Nowicki 
https://www.news-gazette.com/news/sponsor-of-pot-legalization-law-seeks-to-clarify-provision-that/article_b77655e5-b276-504a-9a8a-5a54ff025c2f.html

HERALD & REVIEW
— Social use of marijuana could be topic for follow-up Illinois legislation – JERRY NOWICKI 
https://herald-review.com/news/state-and-regional/crime-and-courts/social-use-of-marijuana-could-be-topic-for-follow-up/article_bc8a5b78-a58c-532f-8519-7079596263c5.html

QUAD CITY TIMES
— DISGUSTING, TRAGIC: Moline preparing for legalized pot – SARAH HAYDEN (DIERSEN: The sale of pot should be banned. Pot brings down everything around it.)
https://qctimes.com/news/local/govt-and-politics/moline-preparing-for-legalized-pot/article_2ea4d31d-1aba-5d76-92ce-04795965ec16.html

LASALLE NEWS TRIBUNE
— DISGUSTING, TRAGIC: $10.5 million marijuana-growing investment coming to Oglesby – Tom Collins
https://www.newstrib.com/2019/09/20/10-5-million-marijuana-growing-investment-coming-to-oglesby/agsvgo3/

SUBURBAN LIFE
— OUTSTANDING: Majority of Downers Grove commissioners oppose marijuana dispensaries – BOB RAKOW
https://www.mysuburbanlife.com/2019/09/20/majority-of-downers-grove-commissioners-oppose-marijuana-dispensaries/a1puodx/

WSIL TV
— Fetal remains from abortion doctor were from 2000-2002 – Carolyn Cerda
http://www.wsiltv.com/story/41075087/fetal-remains-from-abortion-doctor-were-from-2000-2002

NEWS CHANNEL 20
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Ever-increasingly, pot pushers hint/imply/argue/shout that taxes on pot sales will solve all kinds of problems.
https://newschannel20.com/news/local/springfield-to-help-pay-off-pensions-with-part-of-recreational-marijuana-tax-money

MCHENRY COUNTY BLOG
— IL-14: Opponents’ Reactions to Jim Oberweis Poll
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2019/09/20/il-14-reactions-to-jim-oberweis-poll/ 
— Judge David Gervais Draws Good Crowed to Fundraiser at Woodstock’s Studio 2015
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2019/09/20/judge-david-gervais-draws-good-crowed-to-fundraiser-at-woodstocks-studio-2015/ 
— *REMINDER* Illinois Republican Party Training Seminar in Algonquin on September 21
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2019/09/19/illinois-republican-party-training-seminar-in-algonquin-on-september-21/

DUPAGE POLICY JOURNAL
— Ives Endorsed By Casten’s Neighbors
https://dupagepolicyjournal.com/stories/513740781-ives-endorsed-by-casten-s-neighbors
— Candidate Ives calls Chief Justice Burke’s appointment a ‘shameless power grab’ – Glenn Minnis
https://dupagepolicyjournal.com/stories/513690013-candidate-ives-calls-chief-justice-burke-s-appointment-a-shameless-power-grab
— Mazzochi, other DuPage state reps offering opioid deactivation bags at offices – Glenn Minnis
https://dupagepolicyjournal.com/stories/513690010-mazzochi-other-dupage-state-reps-offering-opioid-deactivation-bags-at-offices

WASHINGTON TIMES
— Talk radio kingpin Michael Savage joins Trump on the campaign trail ‘Trump looks stronger than ever,’ the host says – Jennifer Harper
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2019/sep/20/michael-savage-joins-donald-trump-on-the-campaign-/

BREITBART
— Hispanic Americans Side with Trump on Immigration: ‘I Believe in the Wall’ – John Binder
https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2019/09/19/hispanic-americans-side-with-trump-on-immigration-i-believe-in-the-wall/
— Julian Castro Campaign Manager Claims Opposition to Illegal Immigration Is ‘Racism’ – KYLE MORRIS
https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2019/09/19/julian-castro-campaign-manager-claims-opposition-to-illegal-immigration-is-racism/

TOWNHALL
— Why Reparations Talk Is Harmful – Mona Charen (DIERSEN: Affirmative Action (AA), Diversity, and Inclusion are reparations. Democrats and RINOs make Republicans, and especially Republicans who are White, male, older, non-veteran, Protestant, and/or German America, pay the price of AA, Diversity, and Inclusion.) 
https://townhall.com/columnists/monacharen/2019/09/20/why-reparations-talk-is-harmful-n2553395
— Even Democrats Oppose the Immigration Platform From Their Own Party’s Presidential Candidates – Art Del Cueto
https://townhall.com/columnists/artdelcueto/2019/09/20/even-democrats-oppose-the-immigration-platform-from-their-own-partys-presidential-candidates-n2553392

NEWS BUSTERS
— ‘The Unhoused?’ Homelessness Gets the PC Treatment at Washington Post – Matt Philbin 
https://www.newsbusters.org/blogs/culture/matt-philbin/2019/09/19/unhoused-homelessness-gets-pc-treatment-washington-post

LIFE SITE
— Mike Pence: Abortionist’s 2,200 baby ‘trophies’ ‘should shock conscience of every American’ – Andrea Trudden
https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/mike-pence-abortionists-2200-baby-trophies-should-shock-conscience-of-every-american

HOT AIR
— Buttigieg: I Hope This Ulrich Klopfer Story Doesn’t Become Politicized
https://hotair.com/headlines/archives/2019/09/buttigieg-hope-ulrich-klopfer-story-doesnt-become-politicized/
— Which Black Americans Should Get Reparations?
https://hotair.com/headlines/archives/2019/09/black-americans-get-reparations/

THE HILL
— California trip shows Trump doesn’t always hate the media – BRETT SAMUELS (DIERSEN: I should write a book about activists, candidates, elected officials, party leaders, major donors, political consultants, etc. who believe that they are successfully using, manipulating, and/or dominating me and my GOPUSA ILLINOIS emails.) 
https://thehill.com/homenews/administration/462254-california-trip-shows-trump-doesnt-always-hate-the-media

NEW YORK TIMES
— Brownface, Blackface and About-Face. Is Trudeau Who He Says He Is? – Ian Austen and Dan Bilefsky (DIERSEN: What do you say to those who wrongly assume that if you ran for an office, and especially if you won, that all your negatives have been made public?)
https://www.nytimes.com/2019/09/19/world/canada/trudeau-racism-brownface-blackface.html

NEW YORK POST
— The left despises Trump because he fights progressive elite on every front – Victor Davis Hanson
https://nypost.com/2019/09/19/the-left-despises-trump-because-he-fights-progressive-elite-on-every-front/
— The climate strike is all about indoctrination, not science – Noah Rothman
https://nypost.com/2019/09/19/the-climate-strike-is-all-about-indoctrination-not-science/

WALL STREET JOURNAL
— Democrats and Republicans Aren’t Just Divided. They Live in Different Worlds. The two parties represent radically different slices of the American economy.- Aaron Zitner, Dante Chinni, Jessica Wang, and Danny Dougherty (DIERSEN: Who do you have little in common with? I have little in common with 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, and/or anti-those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.)
https://www.wsj.com/graphics/red-economy-blue-economy/
(FROM THE ARTICLE: America’s political polarization is almost complete. Its two main political parties increasingly represent two different economies. And they barely overlap. Democrats can be found in educated cities and suburbs where professional jobs are plentiful. Republicans live in working-class and rural communities, home to agriculture and low-skill manufacturing. . .Household income tells a similar story. A decade ago, median household income was about the same for each party. Since then, it has jumped nearly 17% in Democratic districts while falling 3% in Republican ones. . .Republican districts, by contrast, hold growing shares of the nation’s agriculture, mining and low-skill manufacturing jobs, many of which do not require a college degree, have lower pay and are more exposed to overseas competition. . .People with college degrees are more concentrated in Democratic districts than in Republican districts. . .Why does this matter? “When folks have less in common with one another, it’s hard to expect that they’re going to see the problem the same way,” said Roger Johnson, president of the National Farmers Union, “let alone recognize that a problem exists.”)
— Trudeau Apologizes Again as Another Old Image in Blackface Emerges – Paul Vieira and Kim Mackrael (DIERSEN: What do you say to those who wrongly assume that if you ran for an office, and especially if you won, that all your negatives have been made public?)
https://www.wsj.com/articles/another-old-image-of-trudeau-this-one-in-blackface-emerges-11568905648
— Whistleblower Complaint Involves Trump Communication With Foreign Leader – Dustin Volz and Siobhan Hughes (DIERSEN: The Democrats who dominate the federal government took adverse actions against me because I blew the whistle on their political affiliation discrimination, reverse discrimination, age discrimination, and retaliation. The RINOs who dominate the Illinois Republican Party (IRP), DuPage County Republican Central Committee, and Milton Township Republican Central Committee continue to take adverse actions against me because I blow the whistle on their failure/refusal to defend/advance the IRP platform and the Republican Party platform.)
https://www.wsj.com/articles/whistleblower-complaint-involves-trump-communication-with-foreign-leader-11568898983
— How Chicago Tackled the Opioid Crisis Cities and states can mitigate public-health risks, but they need more help from Washington. – Rahm Emanuel
https://www.wsj.com/articles/how-chicago-tackled-the-opioid-crisis-11568933505

FORBES
— Company-Led Ballot Initiatives May Be Good For The Cannabis Industry, But Are They Good Policy? – Kris Krane (DIERSEN: Every pot pusher, including every journalist, activist, candidate, elected official, party leader, major donor, political consultant, etc., should be required to disclose how much money the “cannabis industry” pays them to push pot.)
https://www.forbes.com/sites/kriskrane/2019/09/19/company-led-ballot-initiatives-may-be-good-for-the-cannabis-industry-but-are-they-good-policy/

USA TODAY
— Dear Taylor Swift, you are not a victim, so stop acting like one. – Haley Victory Smith
https://www.usatoday.com/story/opinion/2019/09/17/taylor-swift-the-man-lyrics-youre-not-victim-stop-column/2335335001/

EDITOR & PUBLISHER
— Industry Insight: What’s a Journalist Worth? Finding the Answer Could Help Sustain Local News – Matt DeRienzo (DIERSEN: Of course, me and my GOPUSA ILLINOIS emails are worse than worthless according to my critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes in the Milton Township Republican Central Committee, DuPage County Republican Central Committee, Illinois Republican Party, my neighborhood, my precinct, Wheaton’s West District, Wheaton, Glen Ellyn, Milton Township, DuPage County, and Illinois. I should write a book about the aforesaid. They talk and/or act like they have been promised lots of money, a new home, a new car, a sweetheart job, a sweetheart contract, favorable legislation (video gambling, pot, etc.), and/or much more if they succeed in stopping me from putting GOPUSA ILLINOIS emails together and sending them out.) 
https://www.editorandpublisher.com/columns/industry-insight-whats-a-journalist-worth-finding-the-answer-could-help-sustain-local-news/

WRAP
— New Study Finds Americans Believe Journalists Act More Unethically Than Police, Military Pew Research polled Americans on trust in leaders – Lindsey Ellefson (DIERSEN: Everyone involved with journalism, politics, and/or government should fully disclose everything about themselves, including the sources and amount of their income, their political affiliation, race, gender, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, marital status, and how long their ancestors have been in America. My Civil Service Retirement System pension is $53,316/year and my Social Security is $2,118/year. I am Republican, White, male, born in 1948, 100% German national origin, baptized, raised, and confirmed as a Missouri Synod Lutheran, heterosexual, married, and my ancestors have been in America since 1844. Of course, my critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes have always used the aforesaid against me.) 
https://www.thewrap.com/new-study-finds-americans-believe-journalists-act-more-unethically-than-police-military/

ACCOUNTING TODAY
— IRS overlooked billions in unpaid employment taxes – Michael Cohn
https://www.accountingtoday.com/news/irs-overlooked-billions-of-dollars-in-nonfiler-employment-taxes

September 19 Morning Edition

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— The 2020 presidential race hits Illinois: Delegate petition drives kick off Oct. 5 Though the Democratic presidential campaigns are focusing on the early state votes in Iowa, New Hampshire, South Carolina and Nevada in February, the contenders can’t ignore Illinois because the March 17 presidential primary comes early enough that it may make a difference. – Lynn Sweet 
https://chicago.suntimes.com/columnists/2019/9/18/20873191/2020-presidential-race-hits-illinois-delegates-start-petition-drives-oct-5-biden
(FROM THE ARTICLE: That’s the reason all the major presidential contenders must pay attention to Illinois when it comes to organizing delegate slates for each of the 18 congressional districts in Illinois. The Democrats, unlike the Republicans, insist on diverse slates, and have a lot of rules to make sure the slates are balanced for, among other factors, gender, race, national origin, sexual orientation and religion, with all this spelled out in the 47 pages of the Democratic Party of Illinois delegate selection plan.)
— How much marijuana in that pot brownie? Candy bar? Chocolate can throw off potency tests  Something about chocolate, chemists say, seems to interfere with marijuana potency testing. A chocolate labeled as 10 milligrams of THC could have far more and send someone to the emergency room with hallucinations. – AP
https://chicago.suntimes.com/2019/9/18/20834595/how-much-pot-in-foods-chocolate-can-throw-off-tests
— 11 shot, 3 killed Wednesday in Chicago Three men were killed and another was wounded in a shooting outside a store in Garfield Park on the West Side.
https://chicago.suntimes.com/crime/2019/9/19/20873608/11-shot-3-killed-wednesday-chicago-gun-violence-homicide

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— Massive crowd forces Itasca to postpone hearing over proposed Haymarket drug treatment center – John Keilman
https://www.chicagotribune.com/news/breaking/ct-itasca-haymarket-zoning-meeting-20190919-rxtm4n4aljg3ba4bo45wlgmswq-story.html
— Serious crime has doubled on the ‘L’ system despite CTA adding thousands of security cameras – JOE MAHR and MARY WISNIEWSKI
https://www.chicagotribune.com/investigations/ct-cta-l-crime-up-arrests-down-20190919-lu2n2mc2i5akhdrhatuexp72oy-story.html

DAILY HERALD
— FRONT PAGE TOP OF FOLD WITH BIG COLOR PICTURE: Crowd size overwhelms Itasca hearing on Haymarket rehab center plans – Katlyn Smith and Robert Sanchez
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20190918/crowd-size-overwhelms-itasca-hearing-on-haymarket-rehab-center-plans
— DISGUSTING, TRAGIC: Kane County panel gives recreational pot sales a yes vote – James Fuller
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20190918/kane-county-panel-gives-recreational-pot-sales-a-yes-vote-but-its-not-a-done-deal
— FRONT PAGE TOP OF FOLD WITH BIG COLOR PICTURE: DIERSEN HEADLINE: Democrats crow about their success in getting high school students to serve as their operatives and as their dupes.
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20190919/suburban-students-joining-gretas-global-climate-strike-movement-this-week
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Ever-increasingly, Democrats promote LGBTQ activity.
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20190918/diversity-groups-in-naperville-aurora-hosting-groundbreaking-transgender-athlete

CRAIN’S CHICAGO BUSINESS
— Inside the new weed rules Team Lightfoot is pitching to aldermen Beyond the no-weed zone downtown, the administration is asking the City Council to bless licensing fees, a zoning lottery, cannabis cafes, and a sales tax over and above the state levy. – JOHN PLETZ (DIERSEN: By November 3, 2020, what percent of those who live and/or work in Chicago will be stoners – 70%, 80%, 90+%?) 
https://www.chicagobusiness.com/news/inside-new-weed-rules-team-lightfoot-pitching-aldermen

SPRINGFIELD STATE JOURNAL REGISTER
— Tracy disputes finding he did political activity while on board – Bernard Schoenburg
https://www.sj-r.com/news/20190918/tracy-disputes-finding-he-did-political-activity-while-on-board
— Despite zoning change, more hurdles to clear for Helping Hands shelter – Brenden Moore (DIERSEN: What if your municipality proposed zoning changes in your neighborhood, in your precinct, in your district? Who represents your interests on your city council?) 
https://www.sj-r.com/news/20190918/despite-zoning-change-more-hurdles-to-clear-for-helping-hands-shelter
— After contentious zoning vote, Springfield aldermen lash out at Mayor Langfelder – Brenden Moore
https://www.sj-r.com/news/20190918/after-contentious-vote-springfield-aldermen-lash-out-at-mayor-langfelder

DEKALB DAILY CHRONICLE
— DISGUSTING, TRAGIC: Kendall County Board committee votes down ordinance barring marijuana businesses – KATIE FINLON
https://www.daily-chronicle.com/2019/09/13/kendall-county-board-committee-votes-down-ordinance-barring-marijuana-businesses/aplv11s/

DOWNERS GROVE PATCH
— Downers Grove To Weigh Cannabis Sales After Contentious Meeting Residents called the village “short-sighted” for drafting an ordinance to opt out despite receiving emails against that – Lisa Marie Farver (DIERSEN: Ever-increasingly, pot pushers demonize, denigrate, and condemn those who do not push pot.)
https://patch.com/illinois/downersgrove/downers-grove-weigh-cannabis-sales-after-contentious-meeting

CHICAGO NOW
— Let’s be careful how we talk about Joe Biden – Howard Englander
http://www.chicagonow.com/cheating-death/2019/09/lets-be-careful-how-we-talk-about-joe-biden/

MCHENRY COUNTY BLOG
— Oberweis Releases End of July-Early August Survey Results Very Favorable to His Campaign, Margin of Error 6.9%
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2019/09/18/oberweis-releases-august-8th-survey-results-very-favorable-to-his-campaign/

CENTER SQUARE
— Illinois borrowers average $28,424 in student loan debt
https://www.thecentersquare.com/illinois/illinois-borrowers-average-in-student-loan-debt/article_4dbab8a6-d58c-11e9-ae38-179a4aebf309.html

WIRE POINTS
— Third domino falls: Illinois Comptroller set to confiscate East St. Louis revenues to pay for city’s firefighter pensions – Ted Dabrowski and John Klingner
https://wirepoints.org/third-domino-falls-illinois-comptroller-set-to-confiscate-east-st-louis-revenues-to-pay-for-citys-firefighter-pensions/

GOPUSA
— Trump warns San Francisco of EPA action: ‘They have to clean it up’
http://www.gopusa.com/?p=76302

AMERICAN THINKER
— Veterans need to be ‘force multipliers’ against leftist bullies – Paul S. Gardiner
https://www.americanthinker.com/blog/2019/09/veterans_need_to_be_force_multipliers_against_leftist_bullies.html

BREITBART
— Michelle Malkin: Corporate America at Center of Open Borders Inc. – ROBERT KRAYCHIK
https://www.breitbart.com/radio/2019/09/18/michelle-malkin-corporate-america-center-open-borders-inc/
— Josh Hawley: If GOP Wants a Future It Will Have to Become ‘Movement of Working People’ – SEAN MORAN18
https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2019/09/18/exclusive-josh-hawley-if-gop-wants-a-future-it-will-have-to-become-movement-of-working-people/

DAILY WIRE
— Buttigieg Doesn’t Want His Ties To Horrifying Abortion Doctor Politicized – RYAN SAAVEDRA
https://www.dailywire.com/news/51960/watch-buttigieg-doesnt-want-his-ties-horrifying-ryan-saavedra

FEDERALIST
— Another Day, Another Shooting. Boring! You didn’t read about it? Probably not. That’s because it happened in Chicago. – Daniel Oliver
https://thefederalist.com/2019/09/18/another-day-another-shooting-boring/#new_tab

TOWNHALL
— Chicago-Area Man Seeking Attention Claims To Have Given Up On The Republican Party – Timothy Meads
https://townhall.com/tipsheet/timothymeads/2019/09/18/chicagoarea-man-seeking-republican-nomination-declares-he-has-given-up-on-the-republican-party-n2553169

PJ MEDIA
— How Old Is Too Old (to Be President)? – ROGER L. SIMON
https://pjmedia.com/rogerlsimon/how-old-is-too-old-to-be-president/

NOQ REPORT
— Justin Trudeau’s blackface and the world the left is trying to create – JD Rucker 
https://noqreport.com/2019/09/18/justin-trudeaus-blackface-world-left-trying-create/

HOT AIR
— Poll: Little Support Among Republicans For Trump’s Primary Challengers
https://hotair.com/headlines/archives/2019/09/poll-little-support-among-republicans-trumps-primary-challengers/

EPOCH TIMES
— Conservatives Gather in Reno to Prepare for 2020 – Joyce Swanson
https://www.theepochtimes.com/conservatives-gather-in-reno-to-prepare-for-2020_3086093.html

THE HILL
— Poll: Bill Weld leads among Trump GOP challengers with 5 percent support – RACHEL FRAZIN 
https://thehill.com/homenews/campaign/461950-poll-bill-weld-leads-among-trump-gop-challengers-with-5-percent-of-support
— Democrat leader says party can include abortion opponents – MIKE LILLIS (DIERSEN: Political parties exist to help elect candidates who can and will defend and advance their platform. Far too many past and present Illinois Republican Party (IRP), DuPage County Republican Central Committee, Milton Township Republican Central Committee, etc. leaders a) reject far too many planks in the IRP platform and b) focus on destroying those like me who support those planks.) 
https://thehill.com/homenews/house/461972-dem-leader-says-party-can-include-abortion-opponents
— Trump says EPA will cite San Francisco for pollution stemming from homelessness issues – BRETT SAMUELS 
https://thehill.com/homenews/administration/462103-trump-says-epa-will-cite-san-francisco-for-pollution-stemming-from

NEW YORK TIMES
— Can We Talk About Biden’s Age?
https://www.nytimes.com/2019/09/19/opinion/the-argument-joe-biden.html
— The Debate Over Profits vs. Public Interest Continues (DIERSEN: Ever-increasingly, businesses talk and act like they are operatives or dupes for the Democrat, Libertarian, and/or Green parties.)
https://www.nytimes.com/2019/09/19/business/dealbook/ceos-profit-public-interest.html
— ‘3 Musketeers’ or ‘3 Stooges’? Republicans Challenging Trump May Fall in Between – Annie Karni and Jonathan Martin
https://www.nytimes.com/2019/09/19/us/politics/trump-republicans-challengers.html

LOS ANGELES TIMES
— Bernie Sanders’ ‘housing for all’ plan aims to add millions of homes — and a rent cap – MELISSA GOMEZ (DIERSEN: Where did the down payment money come from for your first home? For me, it came from what I earned and saved a) working for IRS for 15 months in 1971 and 1972 and b) working for Firestone Stores full-time for 7 months and part-time for 18 months 1970-1972.)
https://www.latimes.com/politics/story/2019-09-18/bernie-sanders-affordable-housing-homelessness-southern-california

WALL STREET JOURNAL
— The Democrats’ Ritualistic Stoning of Brett Kavanaugh If Joe Biden wins, the left will use the same tactics against his presidency. – Daniel Henninger
https://www.wsj.com/articles/the-democrats-ritualistic-stoning-of-brett-kavanaugh-11568846710
— What the Interest-Rate Cut Means for You – Bourree Lam and Julia Carpenter (DIERSEN: Low interest rates help borrowers and harm savers.)
https://www.wsj.com/articles/what-an-interest-rate-cut-means-for-you-11568830375

FORBES
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Ever-increasingly, Democrats push pot.
https://www.forbes.com/sites/tomangell/2019/09/19/beto-orourke-proposes-drug-war-reparations-funded-by-marijuana-taxes/#e1f4e2914206

THE LOG
— Avalon to hold special election to fill vacant council seat – Lindsey Welling (DIERSEN: What if a special election had been held to fill Wheaton’s West District City Council vacancy? What did the residents of Wheaton’s West District know about the 10 who applied to fill Wheaton’s West District City Council vacancy? What did they know about the 3 finalists? What do they know about the finalist who was appointed?))
https://www.thelog.com/local/avalon-to-hold-special-election-to-fill-vacant-council-seat/

USA TODAY
— Abortionist Ulrich Klopfer kept thousands of dead babies but inspires little curiosity – David Mastio
https://www.usatoday.com/story/opinion/2019/09/18/ulrich-klopfer-abortion-gosnell-buttigieg-fetal-remains-illinois-indiana-column/2355359001/

BELLINGHAM HERALD
— Here’s what Bellingham voters need to know before voting for Ward 1 council candidates – WARREN STERLING AND ROBERT MITTENDOR (DIERSEN: What did the residents of Wheaton’s West District know about the 10 who applied to fill Wheaton’s West District City Council vacancy? What did they know about the 3 finalists? What do they know about the finalist who was appointed?)
https://www.bellinghamherald.com/news/politics-government/election/local-election/article234428047.html

KCRG
— More candidates are needed to fill empty election races in Johnson County – Jordee Kalk (DIERSEN: What did the residents of Wheaton’s West District know about the 10 who applied to fill Wheaton’s West District City Council vacancy? What did they know about the 3 finalists? What do they know about the finalist who was appointed?)
https://www.kcrg.com/content/news/More-candidates-are-needed-to-fill-empty-election-races-in-Johnson-County-560715361.html

ST. GEORGE NEWS
— St. George moves to fill vacant City Council seat – Mori Kessler (DIERSEN: What did the residents of Wheaton’s West District know about the 10 who applied to fill Wheaton’s West District City Council vacancy? What did they know about the 3 finalists? What do they know about the finalist who was appointed?)
https://www.stgeorgeutah.com/news/archive/2019/09/18/mgk-st-george-moves-to-fill-vacant-city-council-seat/#.XYNtmShKiM8

NEWSWEEK
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: What do you say to those who harm people to curry favor with other people? I should write a book about the following: a) Older people who harm other older people to curry favor with those who are anti-older people, b) Whites who harm other Whites to curry favor with those who are anti-White, c) Men who harm other men to curry favor with those who are anti-men, d) Rich people who harm other rich people to curry favor with those who are anti-rich people, e) Heterosexuals who harm other heterosexuals to curry favor with those who are anti-heterosexual, f) German Americans who harm other German Americans to curry favor with those who are anti-German American, g)
Non-recent immigrants who harm other non-recent immigrants to curry favor with those who are anti-non-recent immigrants, h) Those who claim to be Christian who harm Christians to curry favor with those who are anti-Christian, i) Those who claim to be conservative who harm conservatives to curry favor with those who are anti-conservative, and j) Those who claim to be Republican who harm Republicans to curry favor with those who are anti-Republican.
https://www.newsweek.com/jimmy-carter-donald-trump-election-2020-1460119

CA REALTY TRAINING
— What You Shouldn’t Disclose About Neighborhoods (DIERSEN: What do realtors say about your neighborhood, your precinct, your municipality, your township/ward, your county, and Illinois? What percent of the homeowners in your neighborhood, your precinct, your municipality, your township/ward, your county, and Illinois 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? How many in your precinct voted for Trump or Clinton in 2016?)
https://www.carealtytraining.com/real-estate-disclosures-neighborhoods/

WINDY CITY TIMES
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Ever-increasingly, Democrats promote LGBTQ activity. To promote LGBTQ is to destroy the traditional family.
http://www.windycitymediagroup.com/lgbt/Lightfoot-introduces-LGBT-business-resolution/67055.html

ADVOCATE
— Where the 2020 Democratic Candidates Stand on LGBTQ Issues (DIERSEN: To promote LGBTQ is to destroy the traditional family.)
https://www.advocate.com/election/2019/9/19/lgbtq-presidential-forum-where-10-candidates-stand#media-gallery-media-1

September 18 Evening Edition

ABC7
— Mayor Lori Lightfoot gets pushback on proposal to regulate Chicago’s marijuana dispensary locations – Craig Wall (DIERSEN: Wherever pot is sold, it brings down everything around it.)
https://abc7chicago.com/politics/lightfoot-gets-pushback-on-plans-to-regulate-marijuana-dispensary-locations/5548737/
— Mayor Lori Lightfoot introduces zoning ordinance to regulate Chicago marijuana sales – Michelle Gallardo and Craig Wall (DIERSEN: Wherever pot is sold, it brings down everything around it.)
https://abc7chicago.com/politics/lightfoot-introduces-chicago-marijuana-sales-ordinance/5548737/
— Wheaton College students sue Chicago, arguing Millennium Park rules violate free speech
https://abc7chicago.com/religion/wheaton-college-students-sue-city-arguing-millennium-park-rules-violate-free-speech/5549323/

WGN TV
— Itasca residents protest possible opening of drug rehab center
https://wgntv.com/2019/09/18/itasca-residents-protest-possible-opening-of-drug-rehab-center/

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos visited Waubonsee Community College. Trump-haters complain that they were not notified.
https://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/aurora-beacon-news/ct-abn-community-reacts-to-devos-visit-waubonsee-st-0918-20190917-pxgdbg4pobhz5krkigewqc4whq-story.html
(FROM THE ARTICLE: Waubonsee students who are part of the national group Movimiento Estudiantil Chicanx de Aztlan — MEChA — said they were disappointed to not have notice of the visit because they said it silenced them. The group works to spread awareness of immigrant rights, help connect students who are underrepresented minorities and help first-generation students navigate higher education, group leaders said. While touring Jefferson High School in Rockford Monday, dozens of protestors, many wearing red T-shirts, carried signs and gathered outside the school to greet DeVos, according to the Rockford Register Star. “Waubonsee tends to show this image that we have a very diverse student population, but we had someone from the Trump administration who has attacked our communities here,” said Giselle Gonzalez, Waubonsee sophomore and president of the MEChA group at the school. . .“At a place like our college where there is a large population of Latinx students, that’s something the school should have thought twice about before letting her come on campus,” Rodriguez said. “It just doesn’t feel safe to be surprised like that.”)
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Democrats glorify and praise past, present, and future stoners.
https://www.chicagotribune.com/marijuana/illinois/ct-marijuana-expungement-seekers-illinois-20190918-72zlavaodzfmxooaw4woyggcge-story.html
— Niles plan commission recommends creating districts for recreational marijuana sales – JENNIFER JOHNSON (DIERSEN: Wherever pot is sold, it brings down everything around it.)
https://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/niles/ct-nhs-cannabis-business-zoning-tl-0919-20190917-eruqldjx75g4xdmvo3mm5g7sym-story.html
— Illinois Gaming Board chair Don Tracy who resigned in June engaged in prohibited political activity while in charge of body that regulates gambling, watchdog finds – Dan Petrella
https://www.chicagotribune.com/politics/ct-illinois-gaming-board-chairman-political-activity-20190918-ni3foxfhqrbwbc7ipl6xseqgym-story.html
(FROM THE ARTICLE: On Wednesday, Tracy, who ran unsuccessfully for lieutenant governor in the 2010 GOP primary, called the report “baseless speculation” and said that he believes it was politically motivated. But he declined to say who he thinks was responsible, other than that he doesn’t believe the governor’s office “had anything to do with it.” “I’m not going to engage in that myself,” he said.)
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: A Trump-hater promotes hatred against Trump.
https://www.chicagotribune.com/columns/rex-huppke/ct-trump-california-homeless-border-fundraiser-huppke-20190918-y3jfh5lnm5avzcqwkg7vlthv4m-story.html
— State lawmakers press case for monthly cap on insulin costs – JAMIE MUNKS (DIERSEN: My father fought type 1 diabetes from age 14. The high cost of insulin is one reason why he and his father had less money.)
https://www.chicagotribune.com/politics/ct-illinois-insulin-costs-legislation-20190917-uneqfimnsbdv7gb42szxqqgmcm-story.html
— Wheaton College students sue city, say rights to free speech, religious liberty were violated by guards booting them from Millennium Park, restricting access – Javonte Anderson
https://www.chicagotribune.com/news/breaking/ct-millenium-park-wheaton-college-students-first-amendment-lawsuit-20190918-egezy2gndrhjhf7eqzm6fkz24i-story.html
— Principal accused of sexual misconduct was hired by Matteson school district without background and reference checks, records show – ZAK KOESKE
https://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/daily-southtown/ct-sta-matteson-principal-background-check-st-0719-20190918-ba4q4agdz5b6llx5tswfrxnt6e-story.html
— Mayor Lori Lightfoot to headline LGBTQ Victory Fund fundraiser with Chasten Buttigieg in Chicago this weekend
https://www.chicagotribune.com/politics/ct-lori-lightfoot-chasten-buttigieg-victory-fund-fundraiser-20190918-u2r2m2hgy5dtvnkbjvnapep6vu-story.html
— Embattled Palatine high school district considers granting unrestricted locker room access for transgender students – Angie Leventis Lourgos
https://www.chicagotribune.com/news/breaking/ct-palatine-211-transgender-unrestricted-access-20190919-pvladtbw7ja7hfz5rzdbwczfcu-story.html

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— Banning pot shops from downtown ensures Loop remains ‘family friendly,’ Lightfoot says The mayor also wants to ensure the shops are evenly distributed throughout the city. – Fran Spielman (DIERSEN: Wherever pot is sold, it brings down everything around it.)
https://chicago.suntimes.com/2019/9/18/20872927/banning-pot-shops-from-downtown-ensures-loop-remains-family-friendly-lightfoot-says
— Chicago cops could potentially have access to thousands of new cameras — on residents’ front doors Police are starting a pilot program with doorbell camera company Ring, which could aid in solving crime but which raises privacy fears. – David Struett
https://chicago.suntimes.com/2019/9/18/20863289/ring-cameras-police-surveillance-privacy-civil-liberties-cpd-doorbell
— High-powered lobbyist has stake in weed dispensary — and he’s looking to open more – Tom Schuba 
https://chicago.suntimes.com/2019/9/18/20869562/marijuana-illinois-cannabis-lobbyist-ted-brunsvold-medical
— Ex-Gaming Board chief accused of donating illegal campaign cash — allegations he calls ‘a political hit job’ Don Tracy, an appointee of former Gov. Bruce Rauner, called the executive inspector general’s report “baloney.” “A lot of people around here hate Rauner,” Tracy said from his Downstate office. – Mitchell Armentrout
https://chicago.suntimes.com/2019/9/18/20872873/illinois-gaming-board-chairman-political-contributions-don-tracy
— More eyes watching us? We need to talk first How to use new video doorbell technology should be a matter of public debate and discussion from the start. So far, it hasn’t been. – Editorial
https://chicago.suntimes.com/2019/9/18/20872447/privacy-ring-doorbells-chicago-police-naperville-arlington-heights-cicero-aurora
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Ever-increasingly, Democrats manipulate, dominate, and exploit children.
https://chicago.suntimes.com/2019/9/18/20870853/climate-strike-youth-protestors-clean-energy-jobs-act-illinois

DAILY HERALD
— OUTSTANDING: Residents, school leaders urge Antioch to ban marijuana sales – Mick Zawislak
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20190918/residents-school-leaders-urge-antioch-to-ban-marijuana-sales
— DISGUSTING, TRAGIC: East Dundee trustees express support, initiate zoning process for pot sales – Lauren Rohr
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20190918/east-dundee-trustees-express-support-initiate-zoning-process-for-pot-sales

SPRINGFIELD STATE JOURNAL REGISTER
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Duckworth demonizes, denigrates, and condemns Trump.
https://www.sj-r.com/opinion/20190918/duckworth-in-mid-term-talks-directly-as-she-takes-on-trump

CHAMPAIGN/URBANA NEWS GAZETTE
— Expecting a focus on planned casino, Danville aldermen instead hear from residents about pot – Tracy Crane
https://www.news-gazette.com/news/expecting-a-focus-on-planned-casino-danville-aldermen-instead-hear/article_922283ab-62d0-59e5-993d-74bc7606b196.html

HERALD NEWS
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Pot pushers push pot.
https://www.theherald-news.com/2019/09/18/will-county-residents-learn-about-legalized-recreational-marijuana-at-local-event/ajyfbbv/

SUBURBAN LIFE
— Abortion doctor’s widow hadn’t set foot in garage in 25 years Attorney said she didn’t know what he was storing – DEREK BARICHELLO
https://www.mysuburbanlife.com/2019/09/18/abortion-doctors-widow-hadnt-set-foot-in-garage-in-25-years/ajq4gqh/

WSPY NEWS
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: U.S. Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos Visited Waubonsee C.C. in Sugar Grove. Trump-haters Critical of Lack of Publication
http://www.wspynews.com/news/local/u-s-secretary-of-education-betsy-devos-makes-quiet-visit/article_72520cea-da10-11e9-8c80-53029db70d83.html

WREX
— DISGUSTING, TRAGIC: South Beloit zoning board approves cannabis dispensary off I-90
https://wrex.com/category/2019/09/18/south-beloit-zoning-board-approves-cannabis-dispensary-off-i-90/

EVANSTON ROUNDTABLE
— City Reparations Plan Moves Forward – Bob Seidenberg (DIERSEN: Do those who represent you in your municipality support reparations or oppose reparations?)
https://evanstonroundtable.com/main.asp?SectionID=15&SubSectionID=26&ArticleID=16973

CHICAGO CURBED
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Democrats want minorities and women to be pot pushers.
https://chicago.curbed.com/2019/9/18/20872171/chicago-cannabis-dispensary-location-lightfoot-ordinance-downtown

ILLINOIS REVIEW
— DR. KINZLER TELLS IR WHY HE’S MAKING THE 6TH CD PRIMARY A 3-WAY RACE
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2019/09/dr-kinzler-tells-ir-why-hes-making-the-6th-cd-primary-a-3-way-race-.html
— WHEATON COLLEGE STUDENTS SUING CITY OF CHICAGO FOR RESTRICTING FREE SPEECH
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2019/09/wheaton-student-suing-city-of-chicago-for-restricting-free-speech.html

CAPITOL FAX
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Pot pushers push pot.
https://capitolfax.com/2019/09/18/looking-on-the-bright-side-10/

WASHINGTON EXAMINER
— Taylor Swift: Trump’s election made me ‘obsessed’ with politics – Caitlin Yilek 
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/taylor-swift-trumps-election-made-me-obsessed-with-politics

AMERICAN CONSERVATIVE
— The Washington Post‘s War on ‘Racist’ Trump Which is really a mission to alienate most of the country. – DONALD DEVINE
https://www.theamericanconservative.com/articles/the-washington-posts-war-on-racist-trump/

BREITBART
— Michelle Malkin: Anchor Baby Policy the ‘Ultimate Magnet’ for Illegal Aliens – John Binder
https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2019/09/18/malkin-anchor-baby-policy-ultimate-magnet-illegal-aliens/
— In Their Extreme Lurch to the Left, Democrats Abandoned Black Americans – Candace Owens
https://www.breitbart.com/2020-election/2019/09/18/candace-owens-in-their-extreme-lurch-to-the-left-democrats-abandoned-black-americans/
— At Least Quarter of a Million DACA Anchor Babies Living in 37 States – John Binder
https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2019/09/17/data-at-least-quarter-of-a-million-daca-anchor-babies-living-in-37-states/

BLAZE
— America does NOT have a gun problem, ‘we have a mental health problem’: Graham Allen talks gun rights with Dan Crenshaw The vast majority of gun-deaths in this country are from suicide
https://www.theblaze.com/graham-allen/dan-crenshaw-houston-youth-summit
— Comedian Chelsea Handler insists that white people should take racial sensitivity classes, be ‘uncomfortable’ about their whiteness – Sarah Taylor
https://www.theblaze.com/news/chelsea-handler-white-people-racial-sensitivity-classes

CHRISTIAN HEADLINES
— Chick-fil-A’s Sales Have Doubled Since LGBT Boycott Began in 2012 – Michael Foust (DIERSEN: Do those who represent you in your municipality support Chick-fil-A or oppose Chick-fil-A?) 
https://www.christianheadlines.com/contributors/michael-foust/chick-fil-a-s-sales-have-doubled-since-lgbt-boycott-began-in-2012.html
(FROM THE ARTICLE: “We are very much supportive of the family – the biblical definition of the family unit,” he told the Biblical Recorder. “We are a family-owned business, a family-led business, and we are married to our first wives. We give God thanks for that.” Cathy’s comments led to calls for boycotts and pledges by mayors in Boston and Chicago to oppose new restaurants opening in their cities. That, in turn, led Mike Huckabee to launch a Chick-fil-A Appreciation Day on Aug. 1, 2012. Hundreds of thousands of customers took part, and the chain broke sales records for a single day.)

CHRISTIANITY TODAY
— Chicago’s Millennium Park Restricts Evangelism: Today, Wheaton College Students Sue for Access The revised Millennium Park Rules hinder evangelism—and freedom of speech. – ED STETZER 
https://www.christianitytoday.com/edstetzer/2019/september/millennium-park-incident.html

DAILY CALLER
— Anti-Trump Protesters Verbally Abuse Reporter – MARY MARGARET OLOHAN
https://dailycaller.com/2019/09/18/protesters-abuse-reporters/

GOPUSA
— Jimmy Carter: ‘I hope there’s an age limit’ on the presidency (DIERSEN: Of course, because Trump is old, White, male, non-veteran, rich, Protestant, German-American, gun-owner, and someone whose ancestors have been in America for a long time, Trump-haters will get members of the aforesaid groups to demonize, denigrate, and condemn members of the aforesaid groups.) 
http://www.gopusa.com/?p=76268

BIZ PAC REVIEW
— Tom Fitton calls on DOJ to prosecute public officials who aid illegal alien criminals – Tom Tillison
https://www.bizpacreview.com/2019/09/18/tom-fitton-calls-on-doj-to-prosecute-public-officials-who-aid-illegal-alien-criminals-826688
— Biden promises more jobs for women than there are U.S. citizens – Tom Tillison 
https://www.bizpacreview.com/2019/09/18/take-it-slow-joe-biden-promises-more-jobs-for-women-than-there-are-u-s-citizens-826868

THE HILL
— Trump visits border wall construction in California to cap three-day trip – BRETT SAMUELS AND MORGAN CHALFANT
https://thehill.com/homenews/administration/462077-trump-visits-border-wall-construction-in-california-to-cap-three-day
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Trump-haters love Hispanics who promote hatred of Trump.
https://thehill.com/homenews/campaign/462057-latino-bush-staffer-to-fellow-latinos-vote-president-trump-out-of-office

NEW YORK TIMES
— Most Latinos Don’t Back Trump. But Some Wear Their Support Proudly. At a rally in New Mexico this week, Hispanic voters enthusiastically backed the president’s hard-line approach to immigration. – Jennifer Medina
https://www.nytimes.com/2019/09/18/us/latino-hispanics-for-trump.html
— HARDCOPY ARTICLE TITLE: Facebook Takes Steps To Combat Extremism – Davey Alba, Catie Edmondson and Mike Isaac (DIERSEN: Political parties exist to help elect candidates who can and will defend and advance their platform. Are you a Republican? The more planks in the Republican Party platform that you support, the more that non-Republicans call you an extremist.)
https://www.nytimes.com/2019/09/17/technology/facebook-hate-speech-extremism.html
— 2001 Photo of Trudeau in Brownface Makeup Roils Canada Election – Ian Austen
https://www.nytimes.com/2019/09/18/world/canada/trudeau-brownface.html

WASHINGTON POST
— The NYT Kavanaugh smear shows why the press is the least-trusted institution in America – Marc A. Thiessen
https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2019/09/17/smearing-brett-kavanaugh-continues/

WALL STREET JOURNAL
— Loathing Can’t Unite the Country At the Democratic debate, candidates decried divisiveness while sowing division. – Karl Rove
https://www.wsj.com/articles/loathing-cant-unite-the-country-11568846645
— Democrat Borrows GOP Playbook in Illinois Race for House Seat Rep. Dan Lipinski blasts his primary challenger Marie Newman’s ties to Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez – Andrew Duehren
https://www.wsj.com/articles/democrat-borrows-gop-playbook-in-illinois-race-for-house-seat-11568811754
— Not All Gifted Children Are From Affluent Families To help the poor rise, the education system needs to ‘raise the ceiling’ as well as ‘lift the floor.’ – Jason L. Riley
https://www.wsj.com/articles/not-all-gifted-children-are-from-affluent-families-11568760089
— U.S. Immigration Courts’ Backlog Exceeds One Million Cases – Michelle Hackman (DIERSEN: Democrats want immigrants because immigrants vote for Democrats. RINOs want immigrants because RINOs want cheap labor.)
https://www.wsj.com/articles/u-s-immigration-courts-backlog-exceeds-one-million-cases-11568845885

24/7 WALL STREET
— These Are the Cars Americans Keep the Longest – Paul Ausick (DIERSEN: I have owned my 1972 Cuvette for almost 48 years. I have owned my 1996 Thunderbird LX for almost 24 years.)
https://247wallst.com/autos/2019/09/18/these-are-the-cars-americans-keep-the-longest/

USA TODAY
— FRONT PAGE TOP OF FOLD: DIERSEN HEADLINE: Ever-increasingly, Democrats demonize, denigrate, and condemn men. 
https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2019/09/16/first-sexual-experience-women-rape-study/2347264001/

IDAHO STATESMAN
— California neo-Nazi running for seat on Garden City council – HAYLEY HARDING
https://www.idahostatesman.com/news/local/community/boise/article235203142.html

SIERRA LEONE TIMES
— Polarized Politics Deepen Divide Over Who Is a ‘Real’ American (DIERSEN: Ever-increasingly, Trump-haters make it clear a) that they hate America and b) that they will do anything to stop assimilation.
https://www.sierraleonetimes.com/news/262460749/polarized-politics-deepen-divide-over-who-is-a-real-american

KPVI
— Local Republicans censure Riggleman, but he claims their reasoning is dishonest – Tyler Arnold
https://www.kpvi.com/news/national_news/local-republicans-censure-riggleman-but-he-claims-their-reasoning-is/article_6e5b09c0-a3cf-5560-b2ad-58c46b3ba38b.html

GOVERNMENT EXECUTIVE
— Higher Pay and Parental Leave Could Help VA Address Vacancies, Official Says – Eric Katz
https://www.govexec.com/pay-benefits/2019/09/higher-pay-and-parental-leave-could-help-va-address-vacancies-official-says/159985/

September 18 Morning Edition

ABC7
— Mayor Lori Lightfoot to introduce Chicago marijuana sales ordinance at City Council meeting Wednesday – Michelle Gallardo (DIERSEN: Wherever pot is sold, it will bring down everything around it.)
https://abc7chicago.com/politics/lightfoot-to-introduce-chicago-marijuana-sales-ordinance-wednesday/5548737/

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— The latest smear against Justice Brett Kavanaugh part of left’s scorched-earth strategy – John Kass
https://www.chicagotribune.com/columns/john-kass/ct-brett-kavanaugh-supreme-court-abortion-kass-20190918-ot2ho5wozne6ra62p25hywzvgi-story.html
— Congestion fee? Boost mass transit – Kirk Dillard, Chairman, Regional Transportation Authority, Chicago
https://www.chicagotribune.com/opinion/letters/ct-letters-vp-091719-20190916-tcstfbtsingwblwuw6eemkjyva-story.html
— FRONT PAGE TOP OF FOLD IN NAPERVILLE SUN: Naperville back on Money magazine’s 2019 list for Best 100 Places to Live in U.S. – SUZANNE BAKER
https://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/naperville-sun/ct-nvs-money-magazine-naperville-st-09018-20190917-e2b6ncffbjfe3cbpzw6ltlymjy-story.html
(FROM THE ARTICLE: The magazine noted communities listed in the 2018 rankings were not included in the 2019 analysis. Last year Wheaton ranked 27th and Schaumburg came in at No. 34.)

DAILY HERALD
— Why identity politics is dangerous – Richard Cohen (DIERSEN: Ever-increasingly, Trump-haters 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.dailyherald.com/discuss/20190918/why-identity-politics-is-dangerous
— How suburban League of Women Voters chapters are encouraging the next generation of voters – Eileen O. Daday (DIERSEN: What percent of teachers 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.dailyherald.com/entlife/20190917/how-suburban-league-of-women-voters-chapters-are-encouraging-the-next-generation-of-voters

WGN TV
— Most downtown legal marijuana dispensaries would be banned under mayor’s proposal
https://wgntv.com/2019/09/17/most-downtown-legal-marijuana-dispensaries-would-be-banned-under-mayors-proposal/
— Indiana, Illinois AGs investigate after fetal remains found – SEAN LEWIS
https://wgntv.com/2019/09/17/indiana-illinois-ags-investigate-after-fetal-remains-found/

SPRINGFIELD STATE JOURNAL REGISTER
— City Council approves zoning change paving way for Helping Hands shelter on 11th Street – Brenden Moore (DIERSEN: My critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes (especially those in my precinct) falsely hint/imply/argue/shout a) that Republicans on Wheaton’s City Council want bad zoning changes, b) that I want bad zoning changes, and c) that I support those who want bad zoning changes.) 
https://www.sj-r.com/news/20190917/city-council-approves-zoning-change-paving-way-for-helping-hands-shelter-on-11th-street

SOUTHERN
— Fiscal chaos looms for Illinois; it’s time for politically difficult measures – Jim Nowlan (DIERSEN: Ever-increasingly, Illinois Democrats will do more and more and more to take income and assets away from Illinois Republicans, and especially away from Illinois Republicans who are Trump supporters, Protestant, conservative, patriotic, White, male, older, non-poor, gun owners, German American, draft avoiders, and those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.)
https://thesouthern.com/opinion/columnists/opinion-jim-nowlan-fiscal-chaos-looms-for-illinois-it-s/article_7bb19e33-2092-5822-80c8-10d7bb89429a.html

PEORIA JOURNAL STAR
— DISGUSTING, TRAGIC: East Peoria opens its doors for pot sales and personal use – Scott Hilyard
https://www.pjstar.com/news/20190917/east-peoria-opens-its-doors-for-pot-sales-and-personal-use

ALTON TELEGRAPH
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: DISGUSTING, TRAGIC: Pot pushers push pot.
https://www.thetelegraph.com/news/article/Deadline-nears-for-8216-budtender-8217-14446784.php

BELLEVILLE NEWS DEMOCRAT
— Senate must stand up against diversion of money to Trump’s border wall – Dick Durbin (DIERSEN: Ever-increasingly, Democrats side with foreign countries against America.)
https://www.bnd.com/news/politics-government/article235194522.html

FOX NEWS ILLINOIS
— DISGUSTING, TRAGIC: Recreational marijuana sales in Springfield approved – Cymphanie Sherman
https://foxillinois.com/news/local/springfield-aldermen-approve-recreational-marijuana-sales
— Protest likely to greet Trump fundraising trip in California – AP (DIERSEN: Who would protest if Trump came to your municipality, to your township/ward, to your county?) 
https://foxillinois.com/news/nation-world/protest-likely-to-greet-trump-fundraising-trip-in-california
— Jimmy Carter says he couldn’t have managed presidency at 80 – AP (DIERSEN: What shows that you are not “too old” to manage things? For me, it is my ability to spend 10+ hours each and every day putting GOPUSA ILLINOIS emails together and sending them out each and every morning and evening. Since 2004, those emails have included links to more than 346,000 articles and information on many upcoming events.) 
https://foxillinois.com/news/nation-world/jimmy-carter-says-he-couldnt-have-managed-presidency-at-80-09-18-2019-091334192

WIRE POINTS
— Moody’s new report shows Illinois is nation’s extreme outlier when it comes to pension debts – Ted Dabrowski and John Klingner
https://wirepoints.org/moodys-new-report-shows-illinois-is-nations-extreme-outlier-when-it-comes-to-pension-debts/

MCHENRY COUNTY BLOG
— Gun Control Debate – IL 66th District: Skillicorn Tweets 8chan-type Blog Smears on Schofield 2A and LWV, Her Facebook Conversations on 2A/LWV, Skillicorn Facebook Accessibility
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2019/09/18/il-66th-district-skillicorn-tweets-8chan-type-blog-smears-on-schofield-2a-and-lwv-her-facebook-conversations-on-2a-lwv-skillicorn-facebook-accessibility/ 
— Chuck Wheeler Pushes Advisory Referendum on Gun Rights
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2019/09/18/chuck-wheeler-pushes-advisory-referendum-on-gun-rights/

CAPITOL FAX
— Money Stuff (DIERSEN: Do my critics/opponents want me to file a “notification of self-funding” for the money that I spend to put GOPUSA ILLINOIS emails together and to send them out each and every day? What about the number of hours that it takes me each and every day to do that?) 
https://capitolfax.com/2019/09/18/money-stuff/
(FROM THE ARTICLE: Even though the 2020 primaries and general elections are months away, some big political donations are being made and Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan has blown the statutory limit off of his campaign. Madigan filed a “notification of self-funding” on Aug. 23, indicating that the $100,001 donation he had made to himself removed the state limitations on campaign contributions in what is so far an uncontested race.)
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Pot pushers push pot.
https://capitolfax.com/2019/09/18/trying-to-look-on-the-bright-side/

WASHINGTON TIMES
— Trump launches two-day fundraising effort in California, expects to raise $15M Money to benefit campaign, RNC – Tom Howell Jr.
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2019/sep/17/donald-trump-launches-two-day-fundraising-effort-c/

WASHINGTON EXAMINER
— CNN airs in-kind donation to Elizabeth Warren’s 2020 campaign – Becket Adams (DIERSEN: One could argue that because GOPUSA ILLINOIS email subscriptions are worth at least $1,000/year, and because I provide them free of charge, I am providing in-kind donations worth at least $1,000/year to those who read the emails.) 
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/opinion/cnn-airs-in-kind-donation-to-elizabeth-warrens-2020-campaign

GOPUSA
— Eric Holder warns Dems on ditching 100-year-old immigration laws: ‘Borders mean something’ (DIERSEN: Borders help stop citizens of foreign countries from taking over countries. For example, the Mexican-American border helps stop citizens of Mexico from taking over America. As everyone knows, because it has so many citizens, China could take over America any time that it wants to.) 
http://www.gopusa.com/?p=76202

AMERICAN THINKER
— Trump is only now a racist? – Peter M. Friedman
https://www.americanthinker.com/blog/2019/09/trump_is_only_now_a_racist.html
— Democrats want their border crisis back and are actually plotting to get it –Border Patrol union chief – Monica Showalter
https://www.americanthinker.com/blog/2019/09/democrats_want_their_border_crisis_back_and_are_actually_plotting_to_get_it_border_patrol_union_chief.html

BREITBART
— New York Times Fact Checker Used Racist, Homophobic Slurs on Twitter – DAVID NG
https://www.breitbart.com/the-media/2019/09/17/new-york-times-fact-checker-used-racist-homophobic-slurs-on-twitter/

TOWNHALL
— Facebook Incites Violent War on ICE – Michelle Malkin
https://townhall.com/columnists/michellemalkin/2019/09/18/facebook-incites-violent-war-on-ice-n2553287

FEDERALIST
— Fetus-Collecting Abortionist Connected To Unlicensed Abortion Facility In Buttigieg’s Town Abortion apologists are now distancing themselves from abortionist Ulrich George Klopfer, who was recently found to have kept the remains of more than 2,000 babies. But they weren’t before. – Margot Cleveland
https://thefederalist.com/2019/09/17/fetus-collecting-abortionist-connected-to-unlicensed-abortion-facility-in-buttigiegs-town/

FREEDOM’S JOURNAL
— RACIST EXAM QUESTIONS? – Walter E. Williams (DIERSEN: Government is nasty. Politics is nasty. Democrats, Libertarians, Greens, and RINOs are nasty. If you sought a government office or political office, what would your critics/opponents stress to paint you as being “not the brightest bulb?” My critics/opponents would stress that while I passed the CPA and Certified Internal Auditor examinations on my first attempt, my scores were not that high. They would stress that while I earned a bachelor’s degree in management and master’s degrees in management, accounting, and finance, my grades were not that high. They would stress that I became the following not by passing examinations, but by grandfathering in: Certified Fraud Examiner, Certified Government Financial Manager, Certified Financial Services Auditor, and Forensic Accountant. One of my critics/opponents has publicly stressed that he got better scores than I did on the CPA examination.)
https://freedomsjournalinstitute.org/latest-news/opinion/racist-exam-questions/

LIFE SITE NEWS
— White House endorses investigation of abortionist who kept bodies of over 2,000 murdered babies – Calvin Freiburger
https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/white-house-endorses-investigation-after-2000-dead-babies-found-on-abortionists-property

LIFE NEWS
— Democrat Presidential Candidates Silent About Grisly Discovery of 2,246 Aborted Babies – DAVE ANDRUSKO
https://www.lifenews.com/2019/09/17/democrat-presidential-candidates-silent-about-grisly-discovery-of-2246-aborted-babies/
— Abortionist Who Kept 2,200 Aborted Babies Did Abortions in Pete Buttigieg’s Hometown – MICAIAH BILGER
https://www.lifenews.com/2019/09/17/abortionist-who-kept-2200-aborted-babies-did-abortions-in-pete-buttigiegs-hometown/

DAILY WIRE
— Trump Jr. Blasts The New York Times After More Bigoted Tweets Revealed – RYAN SAAVEDRA
https://www.dailywire.com/news/51906/trump-jr-blasts-new-york-times-after-more-bigoted-ryan-saavedra

EPOCH TIMES
— Family of Indiana Abortion Doctor Don’t Know Why Fetal Remains Were in His Garage: Lawyer – TOM OZIMEK
https://www.theepochtimes.com/family-of-indiana-abortion-doctor-dont-know-why-fetal-remains-were-in-his-garage-lawyer_3084805.html

REAL CLEAR POLITICS
— When Politics Smothers Everyday Life – Charles Lipson (DIERSEN: Ever-increasingly, Trump-haters demonize, denigrate, and condemn and promote hatred against those in their neighborhood, in their precinct, in their municipality, in their township/ward, in their county, in their state, and in America who do not hate Trump.)
https://www.realclearpolitics.com/articles/2019/09/17/when_politics_smothers_everyday_life__141267.html

THE HILL
— New oversight board will have final say over Facebook’s content decisions – HARPER NEIDIG (DIERSEN: What does Facebook think of you and of those who share your demographics?) 
https://thehill.com/policy/technology/461819-new-oversight-board-will-have-final-say-over-facebooks-content-decisions

POLITICO
— Illinois congressman unfazed by AOC’s endorsement of his rival – HEATHER CAYGLE (DIERSEN: Lipinski says “I think it’s always a bad idea for Democrats to go after Democrats.” I should write a book about RINOs who go after Republicans. I would focus on activists, candidates, elected officials, party leaders, major donors, political consultants, etc. who have lots of clout in Wheaton, Glen Ellyn, Milton Township, DuPage County, and Illinois and their operatives and their dupes.) 
https://www.politico.com/story/2019/09/17/dan-lipinski-aoc-alexandria-ocasio-cortez-1501620

ABC NEWS
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Trump-haters say “Trump delivers ‘false choice’ for Latinos between country, racial identity.”
https://abcnews.go.com/Politics/trump-delivers-false-choice-latinos-country-racial-identity/story?id=65672414

CNBC
— Three steps that can help vulnerable Americans overcome financial fragility – Annamaria Lusardi (DIERSEN: All the operatives and all the dupes who work for my critics/opponents have severe financial, health, and/or other problems. That is why they are so easily manipulated and so easily dominated by my critics/opponents.)
https://www.cnbc.com/2019/09/16/these-steps-can-help-vulnerable-americans-overcome-financial-fragility.html

WASHINGTON POST
— How a MAGA sign and a high school cheer squad ignited a debate about free speech – Lateshia Beachum (DIERSEN: If you displayed a Trump sign, how viciously would the Trump-haters in your neighborhood, in your precinct, in your municipality, in your township/ward, and in your county destroy you?)
https://www.washingtonpost.com/education/2019/09/17/how-maga-sign-high-school-cheer-squad-ignited-debate-about-free-speech/
— Federal employees could face more discipline under proposed new rules – Eric Yoder (DIERSEN: My Democrat superiors in the federal government disciplined me a) for my opposing their political affiliation discrimination, b) for my opposing their reverse discrimination, c) for my opposing their age discrimination, d) for my opposing their retaliation, and e) for my becoming an active member in a class action lawsuit in 1988 when I was 40 years old that charged them with reverse discrimination, age discrimination, and retaliation.) 
https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/federal-employees-could-face-more-discipline-under-proposed-new-rules/2019/09/17/5fdb9846-d976-11e9-ac63-3016711543fe_story.html

NEW YORK POST
— The alternative ‘facts’ of the Times’ Brett Kavanaugh story – Michael Goodwin
https://nypost.com/2019/09/17/goodwin-the-alternative-facts-of-the-times-brett-kavanaugh-story/
— AOC is vulnerable to a primary challenge, survey finds – Carl Campanile
https://nypost.com/2019/09/17/aoc-is-vulnerable-to-a-primary-challenge-survey-finds/

LOS ANGELES TIMES
— Trump swings through (and at) California
https://www.latimes.com/world-nation/story/2019-09-18/donald-trump-california-epa-homelessness-newsletter
— Trump tells donors in Beverly Hills: ‘We’ll never be a socialist country’ – SEEMA MEHTA, DAKOTA SMITH (DIERSEN: Ever-increasingly, Democrats promote socialism.)
https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2019-09-17/mega-developer-geoffrey-palmer-hosting-trump-beverly-hills-fundraiser

USA TODAY
— Democrats forced President Trump into finding alternatives to build the border wall – Jody Hice
https://www.usatoday.com/story/opinion/2019/09/17/democrats-forced-president-trump-into-finding-alternatives-wall-editorials-debates/2357590001/
— While critics have advocated for Chick-fil-A boycott, the fast-food chain has more than doubled its sales – Nate Chute (DIERSEN: Which individuals, organizations, companies, and governments boycott you? I should write a book about individuals, organizations, companies, and governments that boycott me and boycott my GOPUSA ILLINOIS emails and why they do that.)
https://www.jconline.com/story/news/2019/09/17/chickfila-starbucks-mcdonalds-boycott-lgbt-donations-fast-food-restaurant-purdue-university/2301619001/

WALL STREET JOURNAL
— Google, Facebook Cozy Up to News Publishers as Regulators Circle Facing mounting antitrust probes, tech platforms offer fees, news-ranking changes media outlets have pursued for years – Lukas I. Alpert (DIERSEN: What do you say to those websites that unethically make “quick rehashes of existing articles” look like “original reporting?” I have never done that, and I never will. GOPUSA ILLINOIS emails highlight the sources of articles, the titles of articles, the authors of articles, and their unhidden hyperlinks.) 
https://www.wsj.com/articles/google-facebook-cozy-up-to-publishers-as-regulators-circle-11568799001
(FROM THE ARTICLE: ‘We understand the critical importance of rewarding publishers that put their resources into original reporting,’ said Facebook executive Campbell Brown. . .Google last week announced changes to how it ranks stories on its news page to better promote original content, addressing publishers’ long-running complaints that their scoops were often overshadowed by quick rewrites by other outlets. . .Google executives said the prospect of regulation didn’t influence their effort to better promote original news, adding that technological advances had finally allowed the company to address a longstanding concern among publishers. “The challenge of identifying and precisely ranking original reporting has taken years to address and has proven extremely difficult,” said Richard Gingras, Google’s vice president for news. “What has changed is that we now have a lot more technical capabilities than we had 10 years ago.” Facebook has expressed a commitment to improving its partnerships with news outlets, particularly those that publish legitimate, high-quality reporting. “We understand the critical importance of rewarding publishers that put their resources into original reporting, which is why it’s been one of our guiding principles for the news tab since we decided to develop the product earlier this year,” said Campbell Brown, Facebook’s vice president for global news partnerships. “It’s important to get this right.” The outlets Facebook pitched on its news tab include the Journal’s publisher, Dow Jones, people familiar with the matter said. While many in the news industry welcomed Google’s algorithm tweak to help original reporting rank higher on Google News, several said they would reserve judgment until they could ascertain whether the change was making an impact. “With all of these things, you don’t know what it means until you see it in practice,” said David Chavern, president and chief executive of the News Media Alliance, a trade coalition representing some 2,000 news organizations in the U.S. and Canada, including Dow Jones. Mr. Gingras wrote in a blog post last week that Google had made changes to keep stories containing significant original reporting higher in search rankings for longer. . .News Corp, the Journal’s parent company, has been developing a news-aggregation service called Knewz.com that is designed, in part, to promote original reporting over quick rehashes of existing articles. . .“Those of us who do a lot of original reporting are thrilled Google is fixing this frustrating bug, but we’re still waiting for Google and some other platforms to follow Facebook’s lead in recognizing the real value they extract from our original journalism,” said Ben Smith, BuzzFeed’s editor in chief.)

KPRC RADIO
— Recently Fired SNL Comedian’s Comedy Sketch Mocks Trump Haters – Ken Webster Jr. 
https://kprcradio.iheart.com/featured/walton-and-johnson/content/2019-09-18-video-recently-fired-snl-comedians-comedy-sketch-mocks-trump-haters/

EVANSVILLE 14 NEWS
— Forum held for Evansville city council candidates – Evan Gorman (DIERSEN: What if candidate forums had been held for Wheaton’s North and West District City Council vacancies?)
https://www.14news.com/2019/09/18/decision-forum-held-evansville-city-council-candidates/
(FROM THE ARTICLE: Nearly a dozen people vying for Evansville City Council gave their stance on critical issues the city faces Tuesday night. The forum was fueled by written questions submitted from the audience including community policing. Each candidate who showed up was given one minute to give their responses on about half a dozen different issues. Those topics ranged from homelessness and affordable housing to transparency and also LGBTQ rights.)

EDITOR & PUBLISHER
— The History Between Presidents and the Press Has Always Been Tense – Tim Gallagher
https://www.editorandpublisher.com/columns/business-of-news-the-history-between-presidents-and-the-press-has-always-been-tense/

FAIRFAX DEMOCRATS
— Federal Employee Rally (DIERSEN: While I worked for the federal government for almost 30 years, extremely few of my superiors, supervisors, coworkers, and subordinates were Republicans. I have been a Milton Township Republican Central Committee (MTRCC) member for almost 20 years. Fewer and fewer and fewer of my fellow MTRCC members are conservative.) 
http://fairfaxdemocrats.org/event/federal-employee-rally/
(FROM THE POSTING: Show solidarity with federal workers at a “Fed Up – Rise Up” rally to demand dignity, fairness and respect for federal and D.C. government employees who are under attack by the administration. Rally sponsored by AFGE, NFFE, IFPTE, and NTEU.)

DCCC
— House Freedom Fund Endorses Jeanne Ives, Adding Fuel to the Fire of a Full-Blown GOP Civil War in IL-06’s Primary (DIERSEN: Of course, Trump-hating political consultants advise candidates to not only not seek Trump’s endorsement, but to proactively reject it.)
https://dccc.org/house-freedom-fund-endorses-jeanne-ives-adding-fuel-fire-full-blown-gop-civil-war-il-06s-primary/
(DIERSEN HEADLINE: With Tea Party Endorsement, A Race to the Right has Officially Begun Earlier this week, the ultra-conservative House Freedom Fund announced its endorsement of Jeanne Ives, throwing fuel onto an already divisive primary that’s brewing in Illinois’ 6th district. This comes on the heels of Washington Insiders and Republican establishment naming Evelyn Sanguetti to House Republicans’ watch list of their top campaigns. As Washington insiders and Chicago fat cats pick their ponies, Ives and Evelyn Sanguinetti will have to work hard to out-conservative each other to see who can ultimately lock-down the pinnacle: President Trump’s endorsement. “Jeanne Ives and Evelyn Sanguinetti have already made it clear to voters in this district that they’re more interested in getting the support of President Trump and out of touch Washington insiders than they are of people in the 6th Congressional District,” said DCCC Spokesperson, Andy Orellana.)

GOOGLE
— Elevating original reporting in Search – Richard Gingras (DIERSEN: What do you say to those websites that unethically make “quick rehashes of existing articles” look like “original reporting?” I have never done that, and I never will. GOPUSA ILLINOIS emails highlight the sources of articles, the titles of articles, the authors of articles, and their unhidden hyperlinks.)
https://blog.google/products/search/original-reporting/
(FROM THE POSTING: With news in particular, we always aim to show a diversity of articles and sources to give users as much context and insight as possible. An important element of the coverage we want to provide is original reporting, an endeavor which requires significant time, effort and resources by the publisher. Some stories can also be both critically important in the impact they can have on our world and difficult to put together, requiring reporters to engage in deep investigative pursuits to dig up facts and sources. These are among the reasons why we aim to support these industry efforts and help people get access to the most authoritative reporting. Recently, we’ve made ranking updates and published changes to our search rater guidelines to help us better recognize original reporting, surface it more prominently in Search and ensure it stays there longer. This means readers interested in the latest news can find the story that started it all, and publishers can benefit from having their original reporting more widely seen.)

COLUMBIA JOURNALISM REVIEW
— Apple News is excluding local newsrooms – Nicholas Diakopoulos
https://www.cjr.org/tow_center/apple-news-local-journalism.php

TECH TIMES
— News Corp Developing News Aggregator Service Called ‘Knewz’ – Athena Chan (DIERSEN: GOPUSA ILLINOIS is a news aggregator.)
https://www.techtimes.com/articles/245090/20190822/news-corp-developing-news-aggregator-service-called-knewz.htm

INC.
— Google Updates Search Algorithm to Reward Original News Reporting New algorithm and search rating guideline updates will focus on the first article about an event and any original reporting that follows. – Peter Roesler (DIERSEN: What do you say to those websites that unethically make “quick rehashes of existing articles” look like “original reporting?” I have never done that, and I never will. GOPUSA ILLINOIS emails highlight the sources of articles, the titles of articles, the authors of articles, and their unhidden hyperlinks.) 
https://www.inc.com/peter-roesler/google-updates-search-algorithm-to-reward-original-news-reporting.html
— Google Agrees to a Weird List of Employee Rights. Most of these are the law, but one is just creepy. – Suzanne Lucas (DIERSEN: Democrats run the federal government. They use Affirmative Action, Diversity, Inclusion, up-or-out, budget cuts, early retirement, etc. to get rid of their employees who are Republican, White, male, older, and/or non-veteran. Constructively, federal employees who are Republican, White, male, older, non-veteran, Protestant, and/or German national origin have no protection from political affiliation discrimination, reverse discrimination, age discrimination, religious discrimination, or national origin discrimination.)
https://www.inc.com/suzanne-lucas/google-forced-to-post-employee-rights-your-employee-should-have-same-rights.html

FED SMITH
— OPM Proposes Changes to Federal Employee Removal Process – Ralph R. Smith (DIERSEN: My Democrat superiors in the federal government took adverse actions against me a) because I opposed their political affiliation discrimination, b) because I opposed their reverse discrimination, c) because I opposed their age discrimination, d) because I opposed their retaliation, and e) because I became an active member in a class action lawsuit in 1988 when I was 40 years old that charged them with reverse discrimination, age discrimination, and retaliation. Democrats run the federal government. They use Affirmative Action, Diversity, Inclusion, up-or-out, budget cuts, early retirement, etc. to get rid of their employees who are Republican, White, male, older, and/or non-veteran. Constructively, federal employees who are Republican, White, male, older, non-veteran, Protestant, and/or German national origin have no protection from political affiliation discrimination, reverse discrimination, age discrimination, religious discrimination, or national origin discrimination.)
https://www.fedsmith.com/2019/09/17/opm-proposes-changes-federal-employee-removal-process/

WINDY CITY TIMES
— LGBTQ center kicks off local chapter with economic justice summit – Melissa Wasserman (DIERSEN: Ever-increasingly, LGBTQers align themselves with 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.)
http://www.windycitymediagroup.com/lgbt/LGBTQ-center-kicks-off-local-chapter-with-economic-justice-summit/67044.html

September 17 Evening Edition

ABC7
— Chicago marijuana sales will be banned downtown, Mayor Lightfoot says in proposed ordinance (DIERSEN: Wherever pot is sold, it will bring down everything around it.)
https://abc7chicago.com/politics/mayors-proposed-ordinance-for-chicago-marijuana-sales-includes-downtown-sale-ban/5546922/
— Democrats on House Judiciary Committee hold 1st impeachment hearing for Trump – AP
https://abc7chicago.com/politics/house-judiciary-committee-holds-1st-impeachment-hearing/5545747/
— NC high school cheerleaders on probation after posing with Trump 2020 sign
https://abc7chicago.com/politics/cheerleaders-on-probation-after-posing-with-trump-2020-sign/5545365/

NBC5
— Dispensaries Would be Banned From Downtown Chicago Under Proposed Marijuana Rules Dispensaries would not be permitted within 500 feet of schools under the proposed plan (DIERSEN: Wherever pot is sold, it will bring down everything around it.)
https://www.nbcchicago.com/blogs/ward-room/proposed-marijuana-rules-would-keep-dispensaries-out-of-downtown-chicago-560611451.html

CBS2
— College Of DuPage Faculty Union Votes To Authorize Strike
https://chicago.cbslocal.com/2019/09/17/college-of-dupage-strike-vote/

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— No public weed consumption under Lightfoot’s proposed recreational marijuana zoning rules  The mayor would also prohibit the sale of legal weed in the Central Business District, within 500 feet of schools and in districts zoned ‘residential.’ – Fran Spielman (DIERSEN: Wherever pot is sold, it will bring down everything around it.)
https://chicago.suntimes.com/2019/9/17/20870465/recreational-marijuana-pot-chicago-zoning-rules-mayor-lori-lightfoot
— Chicago reparations movement opts for a go-slow approach – Fran Spielman (DIERSEN: Who would the Democrats pick in your precinct to determine how much reparations each resident of your precinct a) should pay and b) should get? What criteria will they use?) 
https://chicago.suntimes.com/city-hall/2019/9/17/20870785/chicago-reparations-resolution-commission-willie-wilson-city-council

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— Legal marijuana dispensaries would be banned in most of downtown Chicago under Mayor Lori Lightfoot’s proposed zoning rules – GREGORY PRATT and LAUREN ZUMBACH (DIERSEN: Wherever pot is sold, it will bring down everything around it.)
https://www.chicagotribune.com/politics/ct-chicago-dispensary-rules-zoning-lightfoot-20190917-j5scteu2gfhute2d5o2nqle7ce-story.html
— Potency, access and overconsumption have Elgin police worried with legalized pot on the horizon – GLORIA CASAS
https://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/elgin-courier-news/ct-ecn-elgin-police-bracing-legal-pot-st-0915-20190917-e4n2ypvchza5hn5f5bio3khggy-story.html
— DISGUSTING, TRAGIC: East Dundee starts process of allowing recreational pot to be sold, taxed in village – ERIN SAUDER
https://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/elgin-courier-news/ct-ecn-east-dundee-recreational-pot-sales-st-0918-20190917-3plg4xjw3ja7rgejf2yefeladi-story.html
— Review of shelter data finds high numbers of ex-convicts – AP
https://www.chicagotribune.com/sns-bc-ct–homeless-shelters-ex-convicts-20190917-story.html
— TRAGIC, DISGUSTING: Oak Park votes 4-3 to allow recreational marijuana businesses as permitted use – STEVE SCHERING
https://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/oak-park/ct-oak-recreational-marijuana-tl-0919-20190917-wjdqn66zfnbkradv5utlc4dcxe-story.html
— Officials say it’s too early to tell what should be done with more than 2,000 fetal remains found at abortion doc’s home in Will County – GRANT MORGAN
https://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/post-tribune/ct-ptb-too-early-to-tell-2000-fetal-remains-st-0918-20190917-5uuru22r7natrfnbkqmucdx5we-story.html

DAILY HERALD
— Cronin: DuPage can’t afford county clerk’s big requested budget increase for elections – Robert Sanchez
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20190917/cronin-dupage-cant-afford-county-clerks-big-requested-budget-increase-for-elections

CRAIN’S CHICAGO BUSINESS
— No weed sales downtown: Team Lightfoot The mayor debuts her first moves into regulating recreational marijuana in the city. – A.D. QUIG (DIERSEN: Wherever pot is sold, it will bring down everything around it.)
https://www.chicagobusiness.com/government/no-weed-sales-downtown-team-lightfoot
— Lightfoot tries to walk a narrow line with pot plan The mayor aims to maximize city tax revenue and boost neighborhood equity, in part by banning sales downtown. How’s that going to work out? – GREG HINZ  (DIERSEN: Wherever pot is sold, it will bring down everything around it.)
https://www.chicagobusiness.com/greg-hinz-politics/lightfoot-tries-walk-narrow-line-pot-plan

WGN TV
— Most downtown legal marijuana dispensaries would be banned under mayor’s proposal
https://wgntv.com/2019/09/17/most-downtown-legal-marijuana-dispensaries-would-be-banned-under-mayors-proposal/

KANKAKEE DAILY JOURNAL
— In era of legal pot, can police search cars based on odor? – AP
https://www.daily-journal.com/news/nation/in-era-of-legal-pot-can-police-search-cars-based/article_6201e630-d885-11e9-a7ae-f7c110c12c72.html

FOREST PARK REVIEW
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: DISGUSTING, TRAGIC: Pot pushers push pot.
https://www.forestparkreview.com/News/Articles/9-17-2019/Yes,-on-recreational-marijuana-sales/

EFFINGHAM DAILY NEWS
— Democrats should be very, very worried – Editorial
https://www.effinghamdailynews.com/other-view-democrats-should-be-very-very-worried/article_ec0498c0-d982-11e9-b677-df17e381773f.html

DAILY NORTHWESTERN
— DISGUSTING, TRAGIC: Evanston moves forward with recreational marijuana legalization – Samantha Handler
https://dailynorthwestern.com/2019/09/17/city/evanston-moves-forward-with-recreational-marijuana-legalization/

WAND
— DISGUSTING, TRAGIC: Danville gives green light to recreational marijuana sales tax
https://www.wandtv.com/news/danville-gives-green-light-to-recreational-marijuana-sales-tax/article_0330136c-d9b0-11e9-906e-5fb9e8f466d2.html

BLOCK CLUB CHICAGO
— Convicted Of A Weed Crime? Expungement Clinic Aims To Help People Clear Their Records In West Loop This Weekend During the clinic, volunteer attorneys will be on hand to provide free legal advice and begin the record-clearing and expungement process. – Mauricio Peña (DIERSEN: Your past predicts your future.)
https://blockclubchicago.org/2019/09/17/busted-for-a-weed-crime-expungement-clinic-aims-to-help-clear-low-level-convictions-in-west-loop-this-weekend/

JEANNE IVES FOR CONGRESS
— Ives Responds to Casten Hyping Kavanaugh Impeachment Sean Casten supports politically-motivated smear campaigns over due process because he is an ideological extremist. 
https://mailchi.mp/39766d1e8c39/ives-responds-to-casten-hyping-kavanaugh-impeachment

DUPAGE POLICY JOURNAL
— Pension reform should be top priority, Ives says – Glenn Minnis
https://dupagepolicyjournal.com/stories/513524361-pension-reform-should-be-top-priority-ives-says

ILLINOIS LEAKS
— Pecatonica Township bans critic from attending meetings – JOHN KRAFT
https://edgarcountywatchdogs.com/2019/09/pecatonica-township-bans-critic-from-attending-meetings/

CAPITOL FAX
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Pot pushers push pot.
https://capitolfax.com/2019/09/17/looking-on-the-bright-side-9/
— Fear and loathing in Itasca
https://capitolfax.com/2019/09/17/fear-and-loathing-in-itasca/

WASHINGTON TIMES
— School board in Texas fires teacher who reported ‘illegal students’ to Trump – Victor Morton
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2019/sep/17/georgia-clark-carter-riverside-high-school-teacher/

BREITBART
— Poll: 3-in-4 Swing Voters Oppose Democrats’ Driver’s Licenses for Illegal Aliens – John Binder
https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2019/09/17/poll-3-in-4-swing-voters-oppose-democrats-drivers-licenses-for-illegal-aliens/

EPOCH TIMES
— White House Calls for Investigation of Abortion Doctor Who Had Over 2,000 Fetal Remains – ZACHARY STIEBER
https://www.theepochtimes.com/white-house-calls-for-investigation-of-abortion-doctor-who-had-over-2000-fetal-remains_3084827.html

HUFFINGTON POST
— Hillary Clinton Slams Facebook For Allowing ‘Trump’s Propaganda’ To Thrive In rebuking the platform, the 2016 presidential candidate cited a “disturbing” report on the Trump campaign’s deceptions. – Amy Russo
https://www.huffpost.com/entry/hillary-clinton-donald-trump-facebook-ads-propaganda_n_5d814175e4b05f8fb6eeff0e

WASHINGTON POST
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Trump-haters say “border fence construction could destroy archaeological sites.”
https://www.washingtonpost.com/immigration/border-fence-construction-could-destroy-archaeological-sites-national-park-service-finds/2019/09/17/35338b18-d64b-11e9-9343-40db57cf6abd_story.html
— Trump’s effort to court Hispanic voters isn’t as crazy as it sounds – Henry Olsen (DIERSEN: Which candidates, if any, court voters who share your demographics? Democrat and RINO candidates do little or nothing to court voters who are Trump supporters, Protestant, conservative, patriotic, Republican, White, male, older, non-poor, gun owners, German American, and those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.) 
https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2019/09/17/trumps-effort-court-hispanic-voters-isnt-crazy-it-sounds/

WALL STREET JOURNAL
— Don’t Cancel the GOP Primaries Trump has nothing to fear if he’s as popular as the polls say. – Editorial
https://www.wsj.com/articles/dont-cancel-the-gop-primaries-11568753944

FORBES
— 5 Keys To Retaining Millennial Employees, The ‘Job-Hopper’ Generation – Ashley Stahl
https://www.forbes.com/sites/ashleystahl/2019/09/17/5-keys-to-retaining-millennial-employees-the-job-hopper-generation/

BUSINESS INSIDER
— How to watch the first-ever 2020 Republican presidential debate – Grace Panetta
https://www.businessinsider.com/how-to-watch-republican-presidential-debate-2019-9

NEW YORK MAGAZINE
— Is Tucker Carlson the Most Important Pundit in America? – Park MacDougald
http://nymag.com/intelligencer/2019/09/is-tucker-carlson-the-most-important-pundit-in-america.html

ATLANTIC
— American Migration Patterns Should Terrify the GOP Millennial movers have hastened the growth of left-leaning metros in southern red states such as Texas, Arizona, and Georgia. It could be the biggest political story of the 2020s. – Derek Thompson
https://www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archive/2019/09/american-migration-patterns-should-terrify-gop/598153/

CENTER FOR AMERICAN PROGRESS
— The Harvest of American Racism Why Distressed Communities Are Distressed – Olugbenga Ajilore (DIERSEN: Ever-increasingly, Democrats blame all problems on Republicans.)
https://www.americanprogress.org/issues/economy/news/2019/09/17/474567/harvest-american-racism/

FED SMITH
— Agencies Told to Improve Job Candidate Assessments (DIERSEN: GAO hired me in 1980 because it could not find a qualified Democrat, minority, female, younger person, or veteran who would take the job. IRS hired me in 1971 because it could not find a qualified Democrat, minority, female, or veteran who would take the job. The Post Office hired me in 1966 because it could not find a qualified Democrat, minority, female, or veteran who would take the job.)
https://www.fedweek.com/federal-managers-daily-report/agencies-told-to-improve-job-candidate-assessments/

KOENIG RUBLOFF
— FOR SALE: 1020 South Wheaton Avenue, Wheaton – $984,000
https://www.koenigrubloff.com/homes-for-sale/1020-S-Wheaton-Avenue-Wheaton-IL-60189-280420207