October 15 Evening Edition

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— Freshman Democratic U.S. Rep. Sean Casten builds up war chest of more than $1.4 million in advance of GOP challenge from Jeanne Ives – RICK PEARSON
https://www.chicagotribune.com/politics/ct-sean-casten-congressional-fundraising-20191015-xncrdflmlbgbld2fp4qg7jy6o4-story.html
(FROM THE ARTICLE: Federal Election Commission campaign reports showed Ives, who announced her candidacy in mid-July, raised $340,298 through September. After spending $117,500, she said she had about $222,796 on hand. Among Ives’ contributors was conservative megadonor Richard Uihlein, who gave her the maximum $5,600 for the primary and general election. Uihlein, the Lake Forest businessman who owns Uline packing materials company, was by far the biggest donor to Ives’ campaign in advance of her near upset of Republican Gov. Bruce Rauner in last year’s GOP primary, giving her $2.5 million of the $4.2 million she raised. Ives’ campaign also received donations from two conservative organizations, reporting $5,000 from the House Freedom Fund and $2,500 from the Susan B. Anthony candidate fund. . .In dropping out of the contest, Sanguinetti alluded to problems fundraising, which was backed up by her report with the FEC. She raised only $39,318 from July through September and had only $36,539 in cash on hand to start this month. Last week, Gordon “Jay” Kinzler, a transplant surgeon from Glen Ellyn who has unsuccessfully sought other offices previously, announced he also would run in the Republican primary for Casten’s seat.)
— With nearly $1.2 million in the bank, U.S. Rep. Lauren Underwood has a healthy fundraising lead over potential Republican challengers – RICK PEARSON
https://www.chicagotribune.com/politics/ct-lauren-underwood-congressional-fundraising-20191016-7l22xq5e6bcntnsfsdrqkrlbuu-story.html
(FROM THE ARTICLE: The top fundraiser among Republicans trying to win the right to challenge Underwood in November 2020 was state Sen. Jim Oberweis of Sugar Grove. Oberweis, unsuccessful in previous bids for Congress and the U.S. Senate, raised $329,493 and reported $551,578 in cash on hand. Oberweis, a dairy magnate and financial investor, loaned his campaign $200,000 of the cash he raised from July through September. He now has made a total of $400,000 in loans to his congressional bid.)
— At Democratic debate in Ohio, candidates agree on something: impeaching President Donald Trump – AP
https://www.chicagotribune.com/politics/elections/ct-nw-democrats-debate-ohio-20191015-cc7jlwgqrja2vkgstmhmk4linm-story.html
— OUTSTANDING: Lake Forest bans recreational marijuana sales in city limits – DANIEL I. DORFMAN
https://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/lake-forest/ct-lfr-lake-forest-marijuana-ban-tl-1017-20191013-2rgc4yuj3zdcrhikhqqtnmobue-story.html
— Former Winnetka-Northfield library employees launch online petition demanding ouster of director after 90 employees resigned or terminated over past six years – KAREN ANN CULLOTTA (DIERSEN: While I worked for GAO’s Chicago office for over 18 years 1980-1997, those who resigned or retired early were overwhelmingly Republican, White, male, and/or non-veteran.)
https://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/winnetka/ct-wtk-winnetka-northfield-library-petition-targets-director-tl-1017-20191015-v2gdfcqelrhs5nuhv4lgek5siu-story.html
— DISGUSTING, TRAGIC: Lincolnwood gets its first CBD store; owners say they want to promote wellness – LISA CISNEROS
https://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/lincolnwood/ct-lwr-cbd-store-tl-1017-20191015-wdxo2l7a75g2dge7572kad2hfe-story.html
— Primary challenger Marie Newman outraises Rep. Dan Lipinski by nearly 2 to 1 in last quarter – RICK PEARSON
https://www.chicagotribune.com/politics/ct-dan-lipinski-marie-newman-congressional-fundraising-20191016-6piyvox73fdkhfq2qq6suedoka-story.html
— Democracy for CTU, but not for you: Chicago taxpayers should have a voice in costly union contracts – AUSTIN BERG AND ED BACHRACH
https://www.chicagotribune.com/opinion/commentary/ct-opinion-voters-union-city-contracts-20191016-20191015-adnsagwjsvafbk3ij7deyyi3cq-story.html

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— Billionaire Gov. Pritzker made $5.5 million in taxable income last year Even so, Pritzker — as an heir to the Hyatt hotel fortune — is No. 250 on this year’s Forbes 400 list with a net worth of $3.4 billion – Tina Sfondeles 
https://chicago.suntimes.com/2019/10/15/20916175/jb-pritzker-tax-returns-2018-income-1040
— Hey, what’s wrong with a little political corruption if ‘nothing done was illegal’? Chicago is crooked. Illinois is crooked. Washington D.C. is full of crooks. As our founding fathers knew, everyone is always trying to help themselves, their family and friends. – Phil Kadner
https://chicago.suntimes.com/columnists/2019/10/15/20915489/phil-kadner-political-corruption-quid-pro-quo-donald-trump-joe-biden-ukraine-danny-solis-ed-burke

DAILY HERALD
— DISGUSTING, TRAGIC: St. Charles aldermen back zoning for recreational marijuana sales – Lauren Rohr
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20191015/st-charles-aldermen-back-zoning-for-recreational-marijuana-sales
— DISGUSTING, TRAGIC: Pot pushers push pot in Schaumburg.
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20191015/all-kinds-interested-in-lessons-of-the-pot-business-at-schaumburg-cannabis-summit
— Haymarket DuPage ‘will make Itasca … a better and safer place,’ says letter to Itasca residents – Robert Sanchez (DIERSEN: Ever-increasingly, Democrats, Libertarians, Greens, and RINOs promote addiction to booze, gambling, pot, and other vices.)
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20191015/haymarket-dupage-will-make-itasca–a-better-and-safer-place-says-letter-to-itasca-residents
— Experts say Illinois’ 2020 ballots will be safe but warn of ‘antiquated equipment,’ false information – James Fuller
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20191015/experts-say-illinois-2020-ballots-will-be-safe-but-warn-of-antiquated-equipment-false-information
— A newspaper accused the president’s family of profiting from a foreign deal. The president sued. – Ronald G. Shafer
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20191015/a-newspaper-accused-the-presidents-family-of-profiting-from-a-foreign-deal-the-president-sued
— Carol Stream’s first property tax in decades would raise $3.8M – Katlyn Smith
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20191015/carol-streams-first-property-tax-in-decades-would-raise-38m
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: LGBTQ promoters promote LGBTQ activity.
https://www.dailyherald.com/submitted/20191014/chicago-lgbt-hall-of-fame-kicks-off-30th-year–calls-for-2019-nominees-announces-induction-ceremony

CRAIN’S CHICAGO BUSINESS
— DISGUSTING, TRAGIC: Illinois pot firm gets $29 million to expand cultivation The money from a Las Vegas firm will allow Revolution Global to expand its current 75,000-square-foot medical marijuana cultivation facility about 40 miles west of Bloomington. – SARAH ZIMMERMAN
https://www.chicagobusiness.com/marijuanacannabis/illinois-pot-firm-gets-29-million-expand-cultivation

NBC5
— DISGUSTING, TRAGIC: Could Chicagoans Soon See Pot Sold On Magnificent Mile?
https://www.nbcchicago.com/on-air/as-seen-on/will-chicagoans-see-pot-sold-on-magnificent-mile-563171342.html
— Pritzker’s Report $6 Million in Income, Release Partial Tax Returns
https://www.nbcchicago.com/blogs/ward-room/pritzkers-report-6-million-in-income-release-partial-tax-returns-563166741.html

WGN TV
— Judge in Chicago latest to block Trump green cards policy – AP
https://wgntv.com/2019/10/15/judge-in-chicago-latest-to-block-trump-green-cards-policy/

BEYOND THE BELTWAY
— SUNDAY, OCTOBER 13th with Doug Ibendahl
http://beyondthebeltway.com/

PEORIA JOURNAL STAR
— DISGUSTING, TRAGIC: City of Peoria to allow the sales of recreational pot – Andy Kravetz
https://www.pjstar.com/news/20191015/city-of-peoria-to-allow-sales-of-recreational-pot
— Illinois needs young adults to put down roots – BGA
https://www.pjstar.com/opinion/20191015/bga-illinois-needs-young-adults-to-put-down-roots

WGLT
— DISGUSTING TRAGIC: Seed Money: Delavan Cannabis Cultivation Facility Doubles Capacity With $28M Investment – TIM SHELLEY 
https://www.wglt.org/post/seed-money-delavan-cannabis-cultivation-facility-doubles-capacity-28m-investment#stream/0

MOKENA PATCH
— OUTSTANDING: Mokena Prohibits Recreational Cannabis Sales The village board unanimously approved an ordinance prohibiting the sale of recreational cannabis in the village of Mokena. – Andrea Earnest
https://patch.com/illinois/mokena/mokena-prohibits-sale-recreational-cannabis

CENTER SQUARE
— Local officials still have questions about recreational cannabis with three months before new law takes effect – Cole Lauterbach
https://www.thecentersquare.com/illinois/local-officials-still-have-questions-about-recreational-cannabis-with-three/article_b0c216ba-ef77-11e9-ab18-ffa2dafc0361.html

WASHINGTON EXAMINER
— Record 32 million Hispanics ready to vote, the largest minority in 2020 – Paul Bedard (DIERSEN: Democrats shout at Hispanics that Republicans are White supremacists, Nazis, KKK members, haters, racists, sexists, bigots, and even worse things who should be gotten rid of once and for all.)
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/washington-secrets/record-32-million-hispanics-ready-to-vote-largest-minority-in-2020
— DISGUSTING, TRAGIC: Army bases in states with recreational marijuana see major uptick in soldiers testing positive for THC – Madison Dibble
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/army-bases-in-states-with-recreational-marijuana-see-major-uptick-in-soldiers-testing-positive-for-thc

AMERICAN THINKER
— All the World’s a Stage for Left-wing Activism – Christopher Chantrill
https://www.americanthinker.com/articles/2019/10/all_the_worlds_a_stage_for_leftwing_activism.html

BREITBART
— Ann Coulter: Elizabeth Warren Will Ditch Economic Populism and ‘Be Pedal to the Metal on Transgenders’ if Elected – Hannah Bleau
https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2019/10/15/ann-coulter-elizabeth-warren-will-ditch-economic-populism-and-be-pedal-to-the-metal-on-transgenders-if-elected/

CNS NEWS
— Warren: Transgenders, People with HIV Should Be Allowed to Serve in the Military – Melanie Arter 
https://www.cnsnews.com/news/article/melanie-arter/warren-would-overturn-ban-transgenders-serving-military-day-one

DAILY CALLER
— Joe Walsh Raised Less Than $130,000 In Primary Effort Against Trump – ANDREW KERR
https://dailycaller.com/2019/10/15/joe-walsh-fec-campaign-funding/

INDEPENDENT JOURNAL REVIEW
— Elton John Defends George W Bush, Ellen Degeneres’ Sitting Together At Cowboys Game – Madison Summers (DIERSEN: Bush rejects many planks in the Republican Party platform.)
https://ijr.com/elton-john-calls-people-come-together-bush-degeneres/

ABC NEWS
— Trump critic George Conway, Kellyanne Conway’s husband, donates $5,600 to Trump GOP challenger Joe Walsh – SOO RIN KIM and KENDALL KARSON
https://abcnews.go.com/Politics/trump-critic-george-conway-kellyanne-conways-husband-donates/story?id=66298242

SACRAMENTO BEE
— Driving while stoned? Marijuana breathalyzers expected to hit the street in 2020 – JIM GUY
https://www.sacbee.com/news/california/california-weed/article234714067.html

October 15 Morning Edition

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— DISGUSTING, TRAGIC: DIERSEN HEADLINE: Pot pushers push pot in Schaumburg. 
https://www.chicagotribune.com/marijuana/illinois/ct-marijuana-illinois-startups-seminar-20191015-kqhmqhfoqbhqneovvegugyfocm-story.html

DAILY HERALD
— Trump coming to Chicago for fundraiser, where some seats will cost $100K – Bob Susnjara
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20191014/trump-coming-to-chicago-for-fundraiser-where-some-seats-will-cost-100k
— DISGUSTING, TRAGIC: Plan to allow recreational pot sales in Mundelein edges forward – Russell Lissau
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20191015/plan-to-allow-recreational-pot-sales-in-mundelein-edges-forward
— FRONT PAGE TOP OF FOLD COLOR PHOTO: Top Glendale Heights administrator Raquel Becerra charged with DUI in hit-and-run crash – Robert Sanchez
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20191014/top-glendale-heights-administrator-charged-with-dui-in-hit-and-run-crash
— FRONT PAGE TOP OF FOLD WITH COLOR PHOTOS OF CONROY AND PRUYN: Itasca mayor Jeff Pruyn asks lawmaker Deb Conroy not to seek state funds for Haymarket addiction treatment center – Robert Sanchez
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20191014/itasca-mayor-asks-lawmaker-not-to-seek-state-funds-for-haymarket-addiction-treatment-center
— DISGUSTING, TRAGIC: Naperville to talk timing, wording of recreational pot referendum – Marie Wilson
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20191014/naperville-to-talk-timing-wording-of-recreational-pot-referendum

SPRINGFIELD STATE JOURNAL REGISTER
— AS THE DEMOCRAT PARTY’S STRANGLEHOLD ON SPRINGFIELD TIGHTENS: City places portable toilet by library for homeless – Bernard Schoenburg
https://www.sj-r.com/news/20191014/city-places-portable-toilet-by-library-for-homeless

QUAD CITY TIMES
— DISGUSTING, TRAGIC: Rock Island approves ordinances to govern cannabis businesses – SARAH HAYDEN
https://qctimes.com/news/local/govt-and-politics/rock-island-approves-ordinances-to-govern-cannabis-businesses/article_e3ed2934-e3c6-5f59-abca-f3a7ebdab49d.html

DAILY NORTHWESTERN
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Those who hate the United States say “The United States should decriminalize illegal immigration.”
https://dailynorthwestern.com/2019/10/14/opinion/opening-remarks-the-united-states-should-decriminalize-illegal-immigration/

MCHENRY COUNTY BLOG
— Environmentalists Target 6th and 14th Congressional Districts
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2019/10/15/environmentalists-target-6th-and-14th-congressional-districts/ 
— IL-14: Danny Malouf Cites James Marter as Only Other Candidate with “Actual Content” on Campaign Webpage
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2019/10/15/il-14-danny-malouf-cites-james-marter-as-only-other-candidate-with-actual-content-on-campaign-webpage/

ILLINOIS FAMILY INSTITUTE
— Illinois School District “LGBT” Activists Call K-8 Indoctrination “Equity” – Laurie Higgins 
https://illinoisfamily.org/education/evanston-skokie-il-progagandists-call-k-8-indoctrination-equity/

FOX NEWS
— Ellen DeGeneres and George W. Bush show us how to be tolerant, respectful and kind – Adriana Cohen (DIERSEN: I should write a book about the most intolerant, disrespectful, and unkind people in my neighborhood, in my precinct, in Wheaton’s West District, in Wheaton, in Milton Township, in DuPage County, and Illinois. They talk and/or act like they hate those who are Trump supporters, Protestant, conservative, patriotic, Republican, American, White, male, older, non-poor, gun owners, German American, draft avoiders, and/or those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.)
https://www.foxnews.com/opinion/adriana-cohen-ellen-degeneres-practices-tolerance

AMERICAN THINKER
— Political correctness versus common sense – Robert Curry
https://www.americanthinker.com/blog/2019/10/political_correctness_versus_common_sense.html
— 2020 Dems Selling Shots of Hemlock Tea – Geoffrey P. Hunt
https://www.americanthinker.com/articles/2019/10/2020_dems_selling_shots_of_hemlock_tea.html
— The left’s imagined valor – Randy Boudreaux
https://www.americanthinker.com/blog/2019/10/the_lefts_imagined_valor.html

BREITBART
— CNN Failed to Mention that Elizabeth Warren Questioner at LGBT Town Hall Was a Max Donor – HANNAH BLEAU
https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2019/10/14/cnn-failed-to-mention-that-elizabeth-warren-questioner-at-lgbt-town-hall-was-a-max-donor/
— Soros-Funded ACLU Demands Trump Free Pregnant Migrants into U.S. to Deliver Anchor Babies – John Binder
https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2019/10/14/soros-funded-aclu-demands-trump-free-pregnant-migrants-into-u-s-to-deliver-anchor-babies/

CONSERVATIVE HQ
— 12 Democrats on one debate stage equals more trouble for liberals – Jeffrey A. Rendall 
http://www.conservativehq.com/article/31199-assault-america-day-286-12-democrats-one-debate-stage-equals-more-trouble-liberals

DAILY CALLER
— Columbus Day Fight Breaks Out In DC
https://dailycaller.com/2019/10/14/columbus-day-fight-dc/

LIFE SITE NEWS
— Jury riveted by testimony on abortion industry horrors in Planned Parenthood body parts civil trial – Lianne Laurence
https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/jury-riveted-by-testimony-on-abortion-industry-horrors-in-planned-parenthood-body-parts-civil-trial

ONE NEWS NOW
— Sexual integration coming to high school locker rooms Illinois’ largest public school district is caving to the LGBTQ crowd by moving to implement a policy to give unrestricted bathroom and locker room usage to transgenders. – Bob Kellogg
https://onenewsnow.com/education/2019/10/15/sexual-integration-coming-to-high-school-locker-rooms

NOQ REPORT
— Gavin Newsom’s agenda for illegal immigrants will spread across America if he’s not stopped – JD Rucker
https://noqreport.com/2019/10/15/gavin-newsoms-agenda-illegal-immigrants-will-spread-across-america-hes-not-stopped/

PUBLIUS FORUM
— It’s Happy Columbus Day, not ‘Indigenous People’s Day’ – Warner Todd Huston
http://www.publiusforum.com/2019/10/14/its-happy-columbus-day-not-indigenous-peoples-day/

ROLL CALL
— Will Trump go negative? Just kidding … – Stuart Rothenberg (DIERSEN: I should write a book about activists, candidates, elected officials, party leaders, major donors, political consultants, etc., their operatives, and their dupes who have gone the most negative on me. I would focus on those who claim to be religious, conservative, and/or Republican. I would focus on those who have lots of religious, government, political, and/or financial clout in Wheaton, in Glen Ellyn, in Milton Township, in DuPage County, and in Illinois.) 
https://www.rollcall.com/news/campaigns/will-trump-go-negative-just-kidding

ASSOCIATED PRESS
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: From what I see, ever-increasingly, to get hired, to be trained, and/or to be promoted, you have to promote LGBTQ activity, abortion, mass/illegal immigration, abolition of the First and Second Amendments, booze, gambling, pot, and other vices, patronage, political affiliation discrimination, reverse discrimination, age discrimination, retaliation, and even worse things.
http://www.startribune.com/ap-analysis-wide-gaps-in-legal-protection-of-lgbt-workers/563116222/

REUTERS
— Americans divided: Neighbors turn enemies over Trump in swing-vote Michigan suburbs – Tim Reid (DIERSEN: What do you say to those in your neighborhood, in your precinct, in your municipality, in your township/ward, in your county, and in Illinois who promote hatred against Trump?)
https://www.reuters.com/article/us-usa-trump-whistleblower-battleground/americans-divided-neighbors-turn-enemies-over-trump-in-swing-vote-michigan-suburbs-idUSKBN1WU1AZ

NEW YORK TIMES
— Facebook Political Ads: What the 2020 Candidates’ Campaign Spending Reveals The 12 Democrats who qualified for Tuesday’s debate are trying to reach specific voters with Facebook ads. – Shane Goldmacher and Quoctrung Bui
https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2019/10/14/us/politics/democrats-political-facebook-ads.html
— Violent Video Was Product of Right-Wing Provocateurs and Trump Allies The White House said President Trump condemned a fake video depicting him killing rivals and members of the news media. But Mr. Trump never mentioned it. – Annie Karni, Kevin Roose and Katie Rogers
https://www.nytimes.com/2019/10/14/us/politics/trump-shooting-media-video.html

LOS ANGELES TIMES
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Democrats oppose Medicaid work requirements.
https://www.latimes.com/business/story/2019-10-14/hiltzik-medicaid-work-requirements-cost

USA TODAY
— DISGUSTING, TRAGIC: Despite confusing cannabis laws, America has its first smoking cafe. Are more coming? – Carly Mallenbaum
https://www.usatoday.com/story/life/2019/10/15/cannabis-cafe-lowell-more-weed-smoking-restaurants-coming-to-us/3936738002/

WALL STREET JOURNAL
— Elite M.B.A. Programs Report Steep Drop in Applications – Chip Cutter (DIERSEN: I earned an MBA from Loyola in 1976 when I was 27 years old. My critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes have always badmouthed Loyola and its MBA program.)
https://www.wsj.com/articles/elite-m-b-a-programs-report-steep-drop-in-applications-11571130001
— Where Women Fall Behind at Work: The First Step Into Management Well before the glass ceiling, women run into obstacles to advancement. Evening the odds early in their careers would have a huge impact. – Vanessa Fuhrmans (DIERSEN: While I worked for the federal government for almost 30 years, my superiors were always under tremendous pressure from Democrat politicians to give preference to their female employees who were Democrat and specially to those who were also minority and/or younger.) 
https://www.wsj.com/articles/where-women-fall-behind-at-work-the-first-step-into-management-11571112361
— So You Make $100,000? It Still Might Not Be Enough to Buy a Home. A record number of six-figure-income families rent, as student debt and meager savings cloud their financial future – Ryan Dezember, Laura Kusisto and Shane Shiflett (DIERSEN: When did you first start earning $100,000 in today’s dollars? I did in 1987 when I was 39 years old. By then, I had a) worked for GAO for almost 8 years, b) worked for IRS for almost 9 years, c) passed the CPA and Certified Internal Auditor examinations on my first attempt, d) earned a master’s degree in accounting from DePaul, MBA from Loyola, and bachelor’s degree in management from NIU, and e) became a licensed CPA.)
https://www.wsj.com/articles/so-you-make-100-000-it-still-might-not-be-enough-to-buy-a-home-11571149819
— The Military Offers Women Pay Equity and Opportunity, but Few Still Make Top Ranks Though the armed services tout themselves as a meritocracy, for women the promise remains elusive – Nancy A. Youssef (DIERSEN: Working for GAO, I made it only to GS-13, the military equivalent of a Major.)
https://www.wsj.com/articles/the-military-is-more-open-to-women-than-in-the-past-but-obstacles-remain-11570959001

BUSINESS INSIDER
— The 20 cities in the Midwest that Americans are escaping in droves – Andy Kiersz (DIERSEN: The list includes Bloomington; Carbondale-Marion; Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, Illinois-Indiana-Wisconsin; Danville; Decatur; Kankakee; Peoria; Rockford; and Springfield.) 
https://amp.businessinsider.com/cities-in-the-midwest-americans-are-fleeing

CORVSPORT
— 1972 Corvette (DIERSEN: Yesterday, 48 years ago, I took delivery of my 1972 Corvette Coupe. Options are Steel Cities Gray paint, Black leather interior, Air Conditioning, Turbo-Hydro-matic Automatic Transmission, Power Steering, White Letter Tires, AM-FM Stereo Radio, and Heavy Duty Battery. It has only 5,141 miles on it. I might never have bought a Corvette if my 1969 Dodge Charger SE had not been stolen in Chicago in 1971. I stored it in my mother’s garage in Crete 1971-1984, in my garage at 915 Cove Court in Wheaton since 1984, and up on a hydraulic lift in that garage since 1995.)
https://www.corvsport.com/1972-c3-corvette/

September 30 Evening Edition

ABC7
— President Trump impeachment inquiry gains steam; Illinois pols on front line – Chuck Goudie and Barb Markoff
https://abc7chicago.com/politics/president-trump-impeachment-inquiry-gains-steam;-illinois-pols-on-front-line-/5579917/
— DISGUSTING, TRAGIC: Illinois releases ‘Disproportionately Impacted Areas’ map for social equity cannabis program applicants (DIERSEN: One of the areas is just west of my precinct in Wheaton!)
https://abc7chicago.com/business/illinois-releases-map-for-social-equity-cannabis-program-applicants/5579443/

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— DISGUSTING, TRAGIC: Illinois releases map of areas where marijuana entrepreneurs will get help from state to enter industry – Ally Marotti
https://www.chicagotribune.com/marijuana/illinois/ct-biz-cannabis-social-equity-area-map-20190930-qayvnjzugjf6fbzveueuqw5oqe-story.html
— DISGUSTING, TRAGIC: State issues first approvals to grow cannabis for recreational use in Illinois – Ally Marotti
https://www.chicagotribune.com/marijuana/illinois/ct-biz-cresco-labs-recreational-marijuana-growers-20190930-pabuinat5bd7rh3vc6nvbheg5i-story.html
— Police, doctors raise concerns about marijuana law at La Grange forum – HANK BECKMAN
https://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/la-grange/ct-dlg-recreational-marijuana-forum-tl-1003-20190930-cz5prhodwjeyvfgmkcasqfyqae-story.html
— Vernon Hills hears from residents, officials about dangers of recreational marijuana use – PHIL ROCKROHR
https://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/vernon-hills/ct-vhr-vernon-hills-cannabis-discussion-tl-1003-20190930-5cbtj5pu3nbbxk46wkuuxzndr4-story.html
— DISGUSTING, TRAGIC: After debate, Mundelein votes to start process for allowing recreational marijuana – PHIL ROCKROHR
https://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/mundelein/ct-mun-mundelein-recreational-marijuana-decision-tl-1003-20190930-fljbsnoa7vfwbmsu5bgtg6kklm-story.html
— Sterigenics is leaving Willowbrook, eliminating key source of cancer-causing ethylene oxide in Chicago’s western suburbs. – Michael Hawthorne
https://www.chicagotribune.com/news/environment/ct-sterigenics-ends-ethylene-oxide-operation-willowbrook-20190930-nkelcjshkbawdhxx2snjk3oaxe-story.html

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— Step aside, religious leaders, and allow Trump to enforce our nation’s immigration laws The Catholic Church or any religious leader can say all they want against Trump’s immigration policies, but I support him 100 percent. – John Moravecek, Naperville
https://chicago.suntimes.com/2019/9/30/20891516/immigration-policy-catholic-church-evangelicals-religious-leaders-trump-border-control-letters

DAILY HERALD
— Clerk: No plans to replace DuPage voting machines in 2020 – Robert Sanchez
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20190930/clerk-no-plans-to-replace-dupage-voting-machines-in-2020
— DISGUSTING, TRAGIC: Map showing impacted areas for marijuana licenses released (DIERSEN: One of the areas is just west of my precinct in Wheaton!)
https://www.dailyherald.com/article/20190930/news/309309892/

CRAIN’S CHICAGO BUSINESS
— Chicago’s GOP boss is calling it quits Chris Cleveland says the city still needs a Republican Party that clearly has seen better days. But he won’t be its chair—or 43rd Ward committeeman. – GREG HINZ
https://www.chicagobusiness.com/greg-hinz-politics/chicagos-gop-boss-calling-it-quits
— DISGUSTING, TRAGIC: A big step for recreational pot in Illinois The state has handed out its first cultivation licenses ahead of the Jan. 1 legalization launch. And it’s not a moment too soon: Firms need to start growing product. – JOHN PLETZ
https://www.chicagobusiness.com/marijuanacannabis/big-step-recreational-pot-illinois
— DISGUSTING, TRAGIC: SALT tax-cap challenge is thrown out by federal judge In Illinois, an estimated half-million households lost some or all of their deduction.
https://www.chicagobusiness.com/government/salt-tax-cap-challenge-thrown-out-federal-judge

STATE OF ILLINOIS
— DISGUSTING, TRAGIC: State of Illinois Releases Disproportionately Impacted Areas for Cannabis Program’s Social Equity Applicants 2 Million Illinoisans Throughout the State Live in Disproportionately Impacted Areas (DIERSEN: One of the areas is just west of my precinct in Wheaton!)
https://www2.illinois.gov/IISNews/20661-State_of_Illinois_Releases_Disproportionately_Impacted_Areas_for_Cannabis_Program%E2%80%99s_Social_Equity_Applicants.pdf

QUAD CITY TIMES
— Of treason and civil war: An agitated Trump amps up threats – Jacquelyn Martin
https://qctimes.com/news/state-and-regional/illinois/of-treason-and-civil-war-an-agitated-trump-amps-up/image_9ab934f7-e3c0-53b0-8aef-d2c74a42af24.html

CHAMPAIGN/URBANA NEWS GAZETTE
— Poll: Most disapprove of Trump on race relations – AP
https://www.news-gazette.com/news/poll-most-disapprove-of-trump-on-race-relations/article_1f58f6a2-8e8f-53e2-b64a-d6c2a18cef98.html

ALTON TELEGRAPH
— Pot arrests hit these Alton, Jerseyville area neighborhoods harder than others, according to statewide study. (DIERSEN: The more pot arrests where you live, the more disrespect for the rule of law where you live.) 
https://www.thetelegraph.com/news/article/Pot-arrests-hit-these-Alton-Jerseyville-area-14481283.php

WGLT
— DISGUSTING, TRAGIC: Hard-Hit By Drug War, Parts Of B-N Will Get Advantage With Cannabis Legalization – RYAN DENHAM (DIERSEN: One of the areas is just west of my precinct in Wheaton!)
https://www.wglt.org/post/hard-hit-drug-war-parts-b-n-will-get-advantage-cannabis-legalization#stream/0

WGIL
— DISGUSTING, TRAGIC: SOUTHERN GALESBURG CONSIDERED “DISPROPORTIONATELY AFFECTED” BY CANNABIS PROHIBITION (DIERSEN: One of the areas is just west of my precinct in Wheaton!)
http://www.wgil.com/2019/09/30/southern-galesburg-considered-disproportionately-affected-by-cannabis-prohibition/

MCHENRY COUNTY BLOG
— IL-06/IL-14: The Impeachment Inquiry, Democrats’ Messaging, Polling and Efforts to Protect Casten and Underwood in 2020 and Unholy Division in Our Nation
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2019/09/30/il-06-il-14-the-impeachment-inquiry-democrats-messaging-polling-and-efforts-to-protect-casten-and-underwood-in-2020-and-unholy-division-in-our-nation/ 
— 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/ 
— Wondering Why Durbin Cares More about Illegal Aliens with Mumps that U of I Students
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2019/09/30/wondering-why-durbin-cares-more-about-illegal-aliens-with-mumps-that-u-of-i-students/

ILLINOIS REVIEW
— DURBIN STEPS IN TO HELP CASTEN RAISE CAMPAIGN DOLLARS
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2019/09/durbin-steps-in-to-help-casten-raise-campaign-dollars.html

WASHINGTON EXAMINER
— White House aides warn Trump he faces impeachment – Daniel Chaitin 
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/white-house-aides-warn-trump-he-faces-impeachment

GOPUSA
— Belly of the Beast: Omar gives grudging ‘permission’ for Trump rally in her district (DIERSEN: If you have a Democrat congress person, would he/she give Trump “permission” for a Trump rally in your congressional district? Would Durbin and Duckworth give “permission” for a Trump rally in Illinois?) 
http://www.gopusa.com/?p=76859
— Democrat Schiff lies repeatedly to promote impeachment
http://www.gopusa.com/?p=76829

FOX NEWS
— Chicago police instructs officers to not cooperate with DHS, memo shows: ‘Sickening what’s happening’ – Matt Finn
https://www.foxnews.com/us/chicago-police-dont-cooperate-dhs-immigration

FOX BUSINESS
— Sen. Marco Rubio: Socialism is entirely incompatible with America and its unique, entrepreneurial spirit – Marco Rubio
https://www.foxbusiness.com/money/marco-rubio-socialism-america-entrepreneurial-spirit

SEAN HANNITY
— ‘SICKENING’: New Memo Shows Chicago Police Instructed to ‘Not Cooperate’ with ICE Agents
https://hannity.com/media-room/sickening-new-memo-shows-chicago-police-instructed-to-not-cooperate-with-ice-agents/

AMERICAN CONSERVATIVE
— When Conservatives Tried to Throw Out Richard Nixon Well before Watergate broke, John Ashbrook waged a primary campaign that the Right took very seriously. – DANIEL BRING
https://www.theamericanconservative.com/articles/when-conservatives-tried-to-throw-out-richard-nixon/

ACCURACY IN MEDIA
— Purdue Supports Chick-fil-A’s Presence on Campus – Spencer Irvine
https://www.academia.org/purdue-supports-chick-fil-as-presence-on-campus/

EPOCH TIMES
— Angel Families, Sheriffs Call Out Politicians on Weak Border, Sanctuary Policies – CHARLOTTE CUTHBERTSON
https://www.theepochtimes.com/angel-families-sheriffs-call-out-politicians-on-weak-border-sanctuary-policies_3101397.html

ROLL CALL
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Trump haters say “Trump even more unhinged than usual as impeachment heats up.” 
https://www.rollcall.com/news/trump-even-more-unhinged-than-usual-as-impeachment-heats-up-democrats-warn

NEW YORK POST
— Democrats’ impeachment drive serves their needs, not the country’s – Rich Lowry
https://nypost.com/2019/09/30/democrats-impeachment-drive-serves-their-needs-not-the-countrys/

WALL STREET JOURNAL
— Teachers Want Higher Pay, but Pensions Swallow Up the Money Offer them a deal: a raise in wages in exchange for forgoing defined-benefit retirement plans. – Daniel DiSalvo
https://www.wsj.com/articles/teachers-want-higher-pay-but-pensions-swallow-up-the-money-11569885425

FORBES
— New Research Shows Ageism Starts as Early as Age 42 – Georgene Huang
https://www.forbes.com/sites/georgenehuang/2019/09/30/new-research-shows-ageism-starts-as-early-as-age-42–heres-how-employers-can-combat-age-discrimination/

BLAST
— DISGUSTING, TRAGIC: Dan Aykroyd & Jim Belushi Bring Back ‘The Blues Brothers’ for Pot Harvest Party – Gary Trock
https://theblast.com/c/blues-brothers-jim-belushi-dan-aykroyd-marijuana-grow-party-harvest

September 12 Evening Edition

NBC5
— Documents Reveal New Details of Hastert Payments
https://www.nbcchicago.com/blogs/ward-room/New-Details-Of-Hastert-Payments-560179901.html
— Report Reveals ZIP Codes With Highest and Lowest Incomes in Illinois
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/report-reveals-zip-codes-with-highest-and-lowest-incomes-across-illinois-560045021.html

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— DISGUSTING, TRAGIC: Elgin City Council directs staff to draft zoning, tax ordinances for legalized pot sales – GLORIA CASAS
https://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/elgin-courier-news/ct-ecn-elgin-recreational-pot-st-0913-20190912-hhojagk7orgq5a5zbqwlncbnlm-story.html
— State revenue from casinos continues to drop as Illinois prepares for massive gambling expansion – Dan Petrella
https://www.chicagotribune.com/politics/ct-illinois-gambling-report-20190912-ga56b2vu5bcrfaobgq53iu5w3e-story.html
— After Texas U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz dismisses Mayor Lori Lightfoot’s invitation to visit Chicago, she repeats familiar refrain, ‘Keep our name out of your mouth’ – Gregory Pratt
https://www.chicagotribune.com/politics/ct-lightfoot-cruz-political-stunt-20190912-iegaobhg2vavnn3s5s7gmpjvni-story.html

— It’s time to talk about how government consolidation could benefit the south suburbs – TED SLOWIK
https://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/daily-southtown/opinion/ct-sta-slowik-township-municipal-consolidation-st-0912-20190911-ex3bpce6tne7vjgccx6yhxfutm-story.html

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— DISGUSTING: Tight-knit female lawmakers behind legal marijuana have new nickname State Rep. Kelly Cassidy, admitting she’s the most foul-mouthed of the group, said she came up with the name “Cannabitches” as a counterweight to a more wholesome moniker that had been ascribed to them: “The Marijuana Moms.” – Mitch Dudek 
https://chicago.suntimes.com/cannabis/2019/9/12/20863091/legal-marijuana-cannabitches-kelly-cassidy-cannabis-pot
— Cruz on Lightfoot’s call to visit Chicago to discuss gun violence: ‘The invitation as I perceive it is to a political circus.’ ‘Oh, I’d be happy to go to Chicago, said Cruz, immediately qualifying his answer. ‘But given the tone and anger in her response, I’m not sure we would see a civil or substantive conversation rather than just a political show.’ – Lynn Sweet and Fran Spielman
https://chicago.suntimes.com/politics/2019/9/12/20862594/ted-cruz-lori-lightfoot-chicago-visit-guns-violence
— Chicago schools CEO Jackson keeps cool at House hearing after GOP lawmaker presses her about immigrant students “For the immigrants you invite into your sanctuary city, how many come with immigrant children, how many come with both parents, how many one parent, how many no parents?” Rep. Glenn Grothman, R-Wis. asked CPS CEO Janice Jackson. – Lynn Sweet 
https://chicago.suntimes.com/columnists/2019/9/11/20861796/chicago-schools-ceo-jackson-cool-hearing-gop-lawmaker-asks-immigrant-students

— Is hope of casino jackpot a sucker bet? State’s gambling tax revenue booming, but it’s not from casinos   Gambling generated a record $1.4 billion for the state over the last year, but that’s despite a seventh straight year of declining returns from Illinois’ 10 existing casinos. Six more casinos in the pipeline could ‘exacerbate’ the problem, a state commission found. – Mitchell Armentrout
https://chicago.suntimes.com/2019/9/12/20863409/illinois-casino-revenue-gambling-expansion-video-report

DAILY HERALD
— OUTSTANDING: Long Grove village board rejects recreational marijuana sales – Bob Susnjara
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20190912/long-grove-village-board-rejects-recreational-marijuana-sales
— DISGUSTING, TRAGIC: Elgin council leans toward ‘yes’ on marijuana sales in town – Elena Ferrarin
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20190912/elgin-council-leans-toward-yes-on-marijuana-sales-in-town

CHAMPAIGN/URBANA NEWS GAZETTE
— Record UI enrollment tops 50,000 for the first time – Julie Wurth
https://www.news-gazette.com/news/record-ui-enrollment-tops-for-the-first-time/article_f2468682-d575-11e9-ba77-1bada33fdc7c.html

ALTON TELEGRAPH
— Expensive campaign expected for Illinois progressive tax vote – Greg Bishop
https://www.thetelegraph.com/news/article/Expensive-campaign-expected-for-Illinois-14434616.php

DAILY EGYPTIAN
— DISGUSTING, TRAGIC: Carbondale community trains ICE rapid response team – Jacob Lorenz
https://dailyegyptian.com/95556/news/carbondale-community-trains-ice-rapid-response-team/

KMOX
— SIUE students still can’t smoke marijuana on campus after it’s legalized There are state laws preventing smoking and being under the influence at public colleges. – MARIA KEENA
https://kmox.radio.com/articles/news/siue-students-cant-smoke-marijuana-after-legalized-illinois

HIGHLAND PARK PATCH
— TRAGIC, DISGUSTING: City of Highwood Plans for a Recreational Marijuana Dispensary Highwood Among the First Cities in Illinois to Express Interest in Sale of Recreational Marijuana
https://patch.com/illinois/highlandpark/city-highwood-plans-recreational-marijuana-dispensary

MCHENRY COUNTY BLOG
— Mumps Infect Illegal Aliens at McHenry County Jail
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2019/09/12/mumps-infect-illegal-aliens-at-mchenry-county-jail/ 
— John Pletz Sets Up Saturday Morning Coffee for Evelyn Sanguinetti and Justin Hansen
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2019/09/12/john-pletz-sets-up-coffee-for-evelyn-sangrinetti-and-justin-hansen-saturday-morning/ 
— IL 66th District: Allen Skillicorn and Carolyn Schofield Speak at West Dundee, Skillicorn Endorsed by Jeanne Ives, Schofield Endorsed by Don DeWitte
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2019/09/12/il-66th-district-allen-skillicorn-and-carolyn-schofield-speak-at-west-dundee-skillicorn-endorsed-by-jeanne-ives-schofield-endorsed-by-don-dewitte/ 
— McHenry County Taxpayers Hit for Almost $21,600 for Jack Franks’ Family Health Insurance
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2019/09/12/mchenry-county-taxpayers-hit-for-almost-24000-for-jack-franks-family-health-insurance/ 

CHICAGO CITY WIRE
— Chicago Republican Party chairman: Contract agreement with AFSCME workers is ‘legalized bribery’ – Glenn Minnis
https://chicagocitywire.com/stories/513520644-chicago-republican-party-chairman-contract-agreement-with-afscme-workers-is-legalized-bribery

CAPITOL FAX
— DISGUSTING, TRAGIC: Pot pushers push pot.
https://capitolfax.com/2019/09/12/looking-on-the-bright-side-6/

WASHINGTON EXAMINER
— Facebook sanctions Netanyahu page over ‘hate speech’ policy – Zachary Halaschak
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/facebook-sanctions-netanyahu-page-over-hate-speech-policy

AMERICAN THINKER
— Elizabeth Warren’s Indian-persecuting ancestors pile up – and she’d like you to pay the reparations – Monica Showalter
https://www.americanthinker.com/blog/2019/09/elizabeth_warrens_indianpersecuting_ancestors_pile_up__and_shed_like_you_to_pay_the_reparations.html

DAILY CALLER
— Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez Apologizes To Illegal Immigrants ‘On Behalf Of The United States Of America’ – JUSTIN CARUSO
https://dailycaller.com/2019/09/12/alexandria-ocasio-cortez-illegal-immigrants-apologize/

DAILY SIGNAL
— Supreme Court Lets New Trump Asylum Restrictions Take Effect – Kevin Daley 
https://www.dailysignal.com/2019/09/12/supreme-court-lets-new-trump-asylum-restrictions-take-effect/

DAILY WIRE
— The Democratic Party Is Fatally Attracted To Hardcore Leftism – JOSH HAMMER
https://www.dailywire.com/news/51709/hammer-democratic-party-fatally-attracted-hardcore-josh-hammer

PJ MEDIA
— ‘Islam Hates Us’: Democrats Attack Trump for Honest Observation – RAYMOND IBRAHIM
https://pjmedia.com/homeland-security/islam-hates-us-democrats-attack-trump-for-honest-observation/

BLAZE
— Chick-fil-A opening at Purdue U. irritates gay student body president, faculty. But over 3,000 petition signers see things a little differently. Restaurant is set to open on campus in fall 2020 – Dave Urbanski
https://www.theblaze.com/news/chick-fil-a-opening-at-purdue-u-irritates-gay-student-body-president-faculty

— Parkland father exposes how killer was enabled by Obama’s school-leniency policies ‘The left, they don’t want to hear my story’ – Breck Dumas
https://www.theblaze.com/news/parkland-father-exposes-how-killer-was-enabled-by-obamas-school-leniency-policies

CAMPUS REFORM
— Illinois prof. helps lead effort to ‘cancel’ Sean Spicer on-campus appearance – Jon Street
https://www.campusreform.org/?ID=13698

THE HILL
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Democrats want immigrants because immigrants vote for Democrats. RINOs want immigrants because RINOs want cheap labor.
https://thehill.com/opinion/immigration/460765-the-us-mexico-border-situation-is-an-opportunity-not-a-crisis

ASSOCIATED PRESS
— Pope dismisses ideology of conservative U.S. critics – NICOLE WINFIELD
https://www.rep-am.com/news/world/2019/09/12/pope-dismisses-ideology-of-conservative-u-s-critics/

WASHINGTON POST
— North Carolina’s special election is great news for Trump’s reelection chances – Henry Olsen
https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2019/09/11/north-carolinas-special-election-is-great-news-trumps-reelection-chances/

September 11 Evening Edition

ABC7
— TRAGIC, DISGUSTING: Pot pushers push pot. Those who push pot are moral relativists who believe that their end justifies their means. They are motivated, focused, united, and nasty. They are Democrats and Democrat plants, Libertarians and Libertarian plants, Greens and Green plants, and/or RINOs. 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, and/or anti-those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.
https://abc7chicago.com/politics/weed-legalization-guide/5337346/
— TRAGIC, DISGUSTING: Illinois approves 26 businesses to offer safety training to marijuana sellers (DIERSEN: The easier that it is to buy pot, the more pot that will be consumed.)
https://abc7chicago.com/business/illinois-names-businesses-to-offer-safety-training-to-cannabis-sellers/5532217/

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— DuPage County Board divided over whether pros outweigh cons when it comes to allowing pot sales – ALICIA FABBRE (DIERSEN: During the public comment part of this meeting, fellow Milton Township Republican Precinct Committeeman Janet Shaw, myself, and one other spoke against the sale of recreational pot in DuPage County unincorporated areas.)
https://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/naperville-sun/ct-nvs-dupage-board-debates-recreational-pot-st-0913-20190911-e5yc5z34yjh45ccehtz6erbnry-story.html
— As Trump pushes flavor ban, 5 things to know about vaping and the recent health scare – Kate Thayer
https://www.chicagotribune.com/lifestyles/ct-life-vaping-what-we-know-cb-tt-20190911-wdwus62eifan3k6uwxiamvss7m-story.html
— Crete Park’s mighty oaks are setting for fifth annual Acorn Fest – DENNIS SULLIVAN (DIERSEN: I lived in Crete 1948-1972. My bother continues to live in Crete.)
https://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/daily-southtown/ct-sta-ent-acorn-fest-0920-20190911-3bje5epnqza2za6vr5wvwftdci-story.html
— The Sean Spicer, Donna Brazile event hasn’t been canceled. Smart move, NEIU. – DANIEL L. GOODWIN
https://www.chicagotribune.com/opinion/commentary/ct-opinion-sean-spicer-protests-northeastern-illinois-20190911-h3gdsv26endj3f6iasfzvapwoq-story.html

DAILY HERALD
— DISGUSTING, TRAGIC: Could DuPage County give video gambling another chance? – Robert Sanchez (DIERSEN: GOVERNMENT SHOULD NOT PROMOTE VICE.)
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20190911/could-dupage-county-give-video-gambling-another-chance
— DISGUSTING, TRAGIC: Sports wagering and video gambling coming soon to Rosemont? – Christopher Placek (DIERSEN: GOVERNMENT SHOULD NOT PROMOTE VICE.)
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20190911/sports-wagering-and-video-gambling-coming-soon-to-rosemont

CRAIN’S CHICAGO BUSINESS
— Empty storefronts tell the tale of an industry under siege It’s the same story in neighborhoods throughout the city: Retailers are on the ropes against Amazon and higher taxes. What can be done? – GREG HINZ
https://www.chicagobusiness.com/greg-hinz-politics/empty-storefronts-tell-tale-industry-under-siege

SUBURBAN LIFE
— Activist calls on Berwyn to offer bilingual services – F. Amanda Tugade (DIERSEN: Democrats do not want immigrants to assimilate.)
https://www.mysuburbanlife.com/2019/09/09/activist-calls-on-berwyn-to-offer-bilingual-services/as6jxo8/

ILLINOIS REVIEW
— TWO GOP LAWMAKERS FEUD OVER 66TH HOUSE DISTRICT RACE
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2019/09/two-gop-lawmakers-feud-over-66th-house-district-race.html

CAPITOL FAX
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Pot pushers push pot.
https://capitolfax.com/2019/09/11/looking-on-the-bright-side-5/

WASHINGTON TIMES
— Joe Walsh says Trump ‘mentally unfit’ for office: ‘He’s sick’ – Jessica Chasmar
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2019/sep/11/joe-walsh-says-trump-mentally-unfit-for-office-hes/

AMERICAN THINKER
— Huge racial disparity in SF homeless must be due to racism, right? – Tom Trinko
https://www.americanthinker.com/blog/2019/09/huge_racial_disparity_in_sf_homeless_must_be_due_to_racism_right_.html
— California workers unite…or else we’ll unite you by force – Andrew Solomon
https://www.americanthinker.com/blog/2019/09/california_workers_unite_or_else_well_unite_you_by_force_.html
— Individualism: Our eventual demise – Earick Ward (DIERSEN: Those who promote pot are moral relativists who believe that their end justifies their means. They are motivated, focused, united, and nasty. They are Democrats and Democrat plants, Libertarians and Libertarian plants, Greens and Green plants, and/or RINOs. 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, and/or anti-those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.) 
https://www.americanthinker.com/blog/2019/09/individualism_our_eventual_demise.html

BREITBART
— Loophole Used by 9/11 Hijackers Still Open with 6 Million Visa Overstays in U.S. – John Binder
https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2019/09/11/loophole-used-by-9-11-hijackers-still-open-with-6-million-visa-overstays-in-u-s/

IMMIGRATION REFORM
— IRS Holds Key to Illegal Aliens in the Workplace – BOB DANE (DIERSEN: I worked for IRS for almost 9 years. I worked for GAO on audits of IRS for 3 years.)
https://www.immigrationreform.com/2019/09/11/e-verify-illegal-workers-workplace/
— The Road to the Dark Ages is Paved by Irrational Tolerance – IRA MEHLMAN 
https://www.immigrationreform.com/2019/09/11/disease-immigration-flows-health-immigrationreform-com/

TOWNHALL
— Mass Incarceration Saved Black America – Ann Coulter
https://townhall.com/columnists/anncoulter/2019/09/11/mass-incarceration-saved-black-america-n2552956

REAL CLEAR POLITICS
— SEPTEMBER 29, 2018 FLASHBACK: How Can We Believe Accusations Without Evidence? – John Kass (DIERSEN: My critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes immediately believe any and all accusations that are made against me, for example, an accusation that I harass hotel employees. They never ask for my side of the story.)
https://www.realclearpolitics.com/2018/09/29/how_can_we_believe_accusations_without_evidence_454764.html

THE HILL
— GAO says it will probe Trump’s efforts to get private land to build wall – JORDAIN CARNEY 
https://thehill.com/homenews/senate/460963-watchdog-says-theyll-probe-trumps-efforts-to-get-private-land-to-build-wall

CNBC
— Sen. Marco Rubio wants to make sure federal worker retirement dollars are not invested in China – Jessica Bursztynsky
https://www.cnbc.com/2019/09/11/sen-marco-rubio-federal-retirement-dollars-should-not-support-china.html

NEW YORK TIMES
— Beyond Ending Trump’s Policies, Democrats Largely Skirt Questions About Their Immigration Plans – Zolan Kanno-Youngs
https://www.nytimes.com/2019/09/11/us/politics/democratic-candidates-immigration-trump.html

TIMES UNION
— Legalizing marijuana will imperil everyone – Kevin Sabet (DIERSEN: Those who promote pot are moral relativists who believe that their end justifies their means. They are motivated, focused, united, and nasty. They are Democrats and Democrat plants, Libertarians and Libertarian plants, Greens and Green plants, and/or RINOs. 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, and/or anti-those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.)
https://www.timesunion.com/opinion/article/Commentary-Legalizing-marijuana-will-imperil-13665903.php

NEW REPUBLIC
— ThinkProgress Was Always Doomed Independent journalism fits uncomfortably with mainstream think tank politics. – ALEX PAREENE (DIERSEN: GOPUSA ILLINOIS emails have gone out since 2000. Since 2004, they have gone out each and every morning, and since 2015, each and every evening too. Since 2004, they have included links to more than 345,500 articles and information on many upcoming events.) 
https://newrepublic.com/article/155011/thinkprogress-always-doomed

August 22 Evening Edition

GOPUSA ILLINOIS
— The Ives campaign has announced that “We were able to get great office space on a prominent corner at the intersection of West Street and Roosevelt Road in Wheaton (officially 703 Warrenville Road). Open House on Sept. 14th – details to follow.” SEE: https://mailchi.mp/2a7fdf9036ec/one-month-update That building is in my precinct. – Dave Diersen
http://www.gopillinois.com

ABC7
— Former Congressman Joe Walsh eyeing run against President Donald Trump in 2020 – Craig Wall
https://abc7chicago.com/politics/former-congressman-joe-walsh-eyeing-run-against-trump/5486225/

FOX NEWS CHICAGO
— Poll: Trump’s approval still weak despite economy
https://www.fox32chicago.com/news/poll-trump-s-approval-still-weak-despite-economy
— President Trump revives suggestion he’d end birthright citizenship – AP
http://www.fox32chicago.com/news/president-trump-revives-suggestion-he-d-end-birthright-citizenship

WGN TV
— South suburban schools shut off drinking fountains over lead concerns – JOE DONLON
https://wgntv.com/2019/08/22/south-suburban-schools-shut-off-drinking-fountains-over-lead-concerns/

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— State commission upholds complaint against DuPage Judge Patrick O’Shea over shooting probe and retaliation threat; jurist now faces sanctions – CLIFFORD WARD
https://www.chicagotribune.com/news/breaking/ct-dupage-judge-patrick-oshea-courts-commission-20190823-mmymwclas5fw3a5kgmyywvmedy-story.html
— U.S. Rep. Brad Schneider joins majority of Democratic House colleagues and Illinois delegation in backing impeachment inquiry – RICK PEARSON
https://www.chicagotribune.com/politics/ct-rep-brad-schneider-backs-impeachment-20190822-hhng5zd7rbdq3oji7c5ctygdaa-story.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: DISGUSTING, TRAGIC: Democrats want minorities and women to be pot pushers.
https://www.chicagotribune.com/business/ct-biz-cannabis-social-equity-loans-grants-20190822-44fzn4pauzeq7cihj6g6lzbioq-story.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: A Trump-hater says “If Elizabeth Warren is ‘Pocahontas,’ then Donald Trump is ‘Caligula,’ the sociopathic tyrant of Rome.”
https://www.chicagotribune.com/columns/eric-zorn/ct-column-trump-caligula-warren-pocahontas-zorn-20190822-z7iebe2u4rculozatgxij2l2wy-story.html

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— Joe Walsh in D.C. for meetings about possible Trump challenge The former Chicago area lawmaker turned conservative talk show host is close to a decision about a presidential run, saying in a Thursday tweet, “He’s fit to watch TV. He’s not fit to be President.” – Lynn Sweet 
https://chicago.suntimes.com/columnists/2019/8/22/20829076/joe-walsh-dc-meetings-possible-president-trump-gop-primary-challenge
— Chicago’s mass transit is a boon to downtown employment Mass transit is the region’s best “economic equalizer” since more than 500,000 jobs are within a 45-minute commute of area residents. – Kirk Dillard, chairman, Regional Transportation Authority
https://chicago.suntimes.com/2019/8/22/20828429/chicago-downtown-mass-transit-cta-metra-employment-rates-job-market
— DISGUSTING, TRAGIC: Chicago ReeferWalk? Pot shop eyes river location Downtown Current dispensaries are scrambling to find locations to sell recreational pot come Jan. 1 — but a lot of hurdles remain. – Tom Schuba
https://chicago.suntimes.com/2019/8/22/20828819/weed-pot-marijuana-river-dispensary-clinic-recreational-sales
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: A Trump-hater blasts Joe Walsh.
https://chicago.suntimes.com/columnists/2019/8/22/20828276/joe-walsh-trump-2020-republican-president-nomination-primary-steinberg

DAILY HERALD
— Naperville ‘very divided’ on banning or allowing pot shops – Marie Wilson (DIERSEN: Any municipality or county that allows the sale of pot shouts that it is not family friendly.)
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20190822/naperville-very-divided-on-banning-or-allowing-pot-shops
— Why is Joe Walsh threatening to run against Trump in 2020? – Jake Griffin and Marni Pyke
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20190822/why-is-joe-walsh-threatening-to-run-against-trump-in-2020
— Courts commission agrees DuPage judge Patrick O’Shea lied to police about shooting – Susan Sarkauskas
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20190822/courts-commission-agrees-dupage-judge-lied-to-police-about-shooting

CRAIN’S CHICAGO BUSINESS
— Weed-bill sponsors worry local governments will get greedy If municipalities and counties charge the maximum tax of 3.75 percent, it could cut into legalized sales, legislators warn. – JOHN PLETZ 
https://www.chicagobusiness.com/news/weed-bill-sponsors-worry-local-governments-will-get-greedy

WBBM780
— DISGUSTING, TRAGIC: Central Illinois City Delavan Embraces Cannabis Industry
https://wbbm780.radio.com/articles/cannabis-producer-grows-central-illinois

JOURNAL COURIER
— GOP to take on ‘entrenched’ incumbent Durbin – Greg Bishop 
https://www.myjournalcourier.com/news/article/GOP-to-take-on-8216-entrenched-8217-incumbent-14370379.php

MCHENRY COUNTY BLOG
— Flirtation with 14th District Congressional Race Costs Allen Skillicorn a Primary Challenge from Previous Opponent Carolyn Schofield
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2019/08/22/flirtation-with-14th-district-congressional-race-costs-skillicorn-a-primary-challenge-from-previous-opponent-carolyn-schofield/ 
— Allen Skillicorn’s Reaction to Primary Opponent Carolyn Schoefield
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2019/08/22/allen-skillicorns-reaction-to-primary-opponent-carolyn-schoefield/ 
— Catalina Lauf’s Anti-AOC Candidacy Announcement Make New York Post
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2019/08/22/catalina-laufs-anti-aoc-candidacy-announcement-make-new-york-post/
— IL-06 Congressional Update, Term Limits and Casten MCC Forum
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2019/08/22/il-06-congressional-update-term-limits-and-casten-mcc-forum/

WIRE POINTS
— Illinois’ shrinking tax base: $310 billion in accumulated losses from out-migration (Part 3) – Ted Dabrowski and John Klingner
https://wirepoints.org/illinois-shrinking-tax-base-310-billion-in-accumulated-losses-from-out-migration-part-3/

ILLINOIS LEAKS
— 15 years of Election finance violations; Illinois Auditor General Frank Mautino must resign, as should some State Board of Election members – KIRK ALLEN 
https://edgarcountywatchdogs.com/2019/08/15-years-of-election-finance-violations-illinois-auditor-general-frank-mautino-must-resign-as-should-some-state-board-of-election-members/

CHICAGO CITY WIRE
— Illinois Republican Party releases petition calling for Sandoval to resign over controversial fundraiser photos – Glenn Minnis
https://chicagocitywire.com/stories/513140917-illinois-republican-party-releases-petition-calling-for-sandoval-to-resign-over-controversial-fundraiser-photos

WASHINGTON TIMES
— DISGUSTING, OUTRAGEOUS: Federal judge rules law against encouraging illegal immigration is unconstitutional – AP
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2019/aug/22/judge-carlos-murguia-rules-law-against-encouraging/

WASHINGTON EXAMINER
— Hispanic journalists association rescinds sponsorship invitation from Fox News – Mike Brest
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/hispanic-journalists-association-rescinds-sponsorship-invitation-from-fox-news
— Justice: 64% of federal arrests are noncitizens, with a 200% increase – Paul Bedard
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/washington-secrets/justice-64-of-federal-arrests-are-non-citizens-200-increase
— Stephanie Grisham says New York Times ‘weaponizing journalism’ against Trump – Daniel Chaitin 
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/stephanie-grisham-says-new-york-times-weaponizing-journalism-against-trump
— Joe Walsh repeatedly called Obama ‘Muslim,’ ‘enemy,’ and ‘traitor’; now he’s the reasonable alternative to Trump? – Becket Adams
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/opinion/joe-walsh-repeatedly-called-obama-muslim-enemy-and-traitor-now-hes-the-reasonable-alternative-to-trump

FOX NEWS
— Sean Hannity: Media, Democrats ‘want people to suffer’ in recession so Trump loses in 2020 – Charles Creitz 
https://www.foxnews.com/media/hannity-media-democrats-recession-trump

AMERICAN CONSERVATIVE
— 50 Years Later, the Spirit of ’69 Feels Like a Hangover With the death of Peter Fonda this week, ‘Easy Rider’ and its dated cultural baggage ride into the sunset. – JAMES P. PINKERTON
https://www.theamericanconservative.com/articles/50-years-later-the-spirit-of-69-feels-like-a-hangover/

BREITBART
— CNN Seeks to Blacklist Sean Spicer from ‘Dancing With the Stars’ – JOHN NOLTE (DIERSEN: Should I write a book about individuals, organizations, companies, and governments that blacklist me and blacklist my GOPUSA ILLINOIS emails?)
https://www.breitbart.com/the-media/2019/08/22/nolte-cnn-seeks-to-blacklist-sean-spicer-from-dancing-with-the-stars/
— India Has More than 630,000 Illegals in the United States – NEIL MUNRO (DIERSEN: How any illegals are there in America from your motherland?) 
https://www.breitbart.com/economy/2019/08/22/india-has-more-than-630000-illegals-in-the-united-states/

CONSERVATIVE REVIEW
— Trump admin to consider allowing local governments to veto refugee resettlement – Daniel Horowitz 
https://www.conservativereview.com/news/trump-admin-consider-allowing-local-governments-veto-refugee-resettlement/

CNS NEWS
— Conservatives Condemn Facebook’s Failure to Address Censorship Concerns – Craig Bannister
https://www.cnsnews.com/blog/craig-bannister/conservatives-condemn-facebooks-failure-address-censorship-concerns

DAILY SIGNAL
— Democrat Wisconsin Governor Excludes Conservative News Service From Media List – Kevin Mooney (DIERSEN: I should write a book about activists, candidates, elected officials, party leaders, major donors, political consultants, etc. who claim to be conservative and/or Republican, but who refuse to keep diersen@aol.com on their media lists.) 
https://www.dailysignal.com/2019/08/22/democrat-governor-excludes-conservative-news-service-from-media-list/

GOPUSA
— Of 435 US districts, Omar’s ranked worst for blacks to live
http://www.gopusa.com/?p=74734
— Democrats yearn for a recession
http://www.gopusa.com/democrats-yearn-for-a-recession/

RUSH LIMBAUGH
— We Have Two Parties with One Loyalty: The Establishment
https://www.rushlimbaugh.com/daily/2019/08/21/democrats-promise-voters-everything-they-want/

ASSOCIATED PRESS
— AP-NORC poll: 62% disapprove of how Trump’s handling his job – STEVE PEOPLES and HANNAH FINGERHUT
https://apnews.com/1ad13f32984a4480a45738ead2b4c0d8

NEW YORK POST
— Meet Catalina Lauf, the young Republican congressional hopeful billing herself as the anti-AOC
https://nypost.com/2019/08/22/meet-catalina-lauf-the-young-republican-congressional-hopeful-billing-herself-as-the-anti-aoc/amp/

LOS ANGELES TIMES
— In the Trump era, can videogames about killing Nazis be just ‘for fun’? – TODD MARTENS
https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/story/2019-08-22/nazi-video-games-wolfenstein-youngblood-darkest-of-times-trump-politics

FED WEEK
— On Early Retirement Offers, Think It Through
https://www.fedweek.com/retirement-financial-planning/on-early-retirement-offers-think-it-through/

FED SMITH
— Right to Strike for Feds Endorsed by Bernie Sanders – Ralph R. Smith 
https://www.fedsmith.com/2019/08/22/right-strike-feds-endorsed-by-bernie-sanders/

LEGAL READER
— The Rise in Age Discrimination in Tech and How to Stop It – MAGNOLIA POTTER
https://www.legalreader.com/age-discrimination-in-tech/

LEGAL INFO
— 6 Signs of Wrongful Termination
http://www.legalinfo.com/legal-news/6-signs-of-wrongful-termination.html

June 25 Evening Edition

ABC7
— DISGUSTING, TRAGIC: Illinois marijuana law signed by Governor JB Pritzker Tuesday, takes effect January 1, 2020
https://abc7chicago.com/politics/illinois-marijuana-legalization-bill-signed-into-law-takes-effect-january-1-2020-/5362982/
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Those who illegally encourage citizens of foreign countries to illegally come to America illegally and/or to illegally stay in America illegally should be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law. 
https://abc7chicago.com/politics/know-your-rights-activists-step-up-training-for-immigrants-/5363241/

NBC5
— DISGUSTING, TRAGIC: Pritzker Signs Recreational Marijuana Bill – Craig Wall and Sarah Schulte
https://www.nbcchicago.com/blogs/ward-room/marijuana-illinois-Pritzker_Chicago-511784222.html

CBS2
— DISGUSTING, TRAGIC: Governor JB Pritzker Signs Recreational Marijuana Law
https://chicago.cbslocal.com/2019/06/25/illinois-recreational-marijuana-law-governor-jb-pritzker/
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Those who illegally encourage citizens of foreign countries to illegally come to America illegally and/or to illegally stay in America illegally should be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law.
https://chicago.cbslocal.com/2019/06/25/chicago-immigrant-fears-future-raids-im-at-risk-to-get-deportation/

WTTW
— DISGUSTING, TRAGIC: Pritzker Signs Bill Legalizing Recreational Marijuana – AP 
https://news.wttw.com/2019/06/25/pritzker-signs-bill-legalizing-recreational-marijuana

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— DISGUSTING, TRAGIC: High sign for legal pot — Pritzker inks bill making Illinois 11th state to allow recreational reefer Illinois residents 21 and over will be able to buy marijuana at dispensaries as soon as Jan. 1. – Tina Sfondeles 
https://chicago.suntimes.com/cannabis/2019/6/25/18716000/illinois-legalizes-recreational-marijuana
— Weed will soon be legal in Illinois. So what pot issues will lawmakers take up next? Many of the other states that have legalized recreational marijuana now allow for the drug to be delivered to users’ homes, as well as grown there. One leading lawmaker says those potentially contentious issues will be addressed down the road. – Tom Schuba 
https://chicago.suntimes.com/cannabis/2019/6/25/18716320/weed-legal-illinois-home-delivery-home-grown

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— Recreational marijuana will be legal in Illinois. Some North Shore officials are apprehensive. – KAREN ANN CULLOTTA and GENEVIEVE BOOKWALTER (DIERSEN: Everyone should be more than apprehensive, they should be outraged.)
https://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/winnetka/ct-wml-north-shore-officials-react-to-marijuana-legalization-tl-0627-20190624-rnz34vjiv5ge3hfl2347ovrlni-story.html
— Legal marijuana is coming to Illinois as Gov. Pritzker signs bill he calls an ‘important and overdue change to our state’ – Robert McCoppin
https://www.chicagotribune.com/news/breaking/ct-governor-to-sign-recreational-marijuana-law-20190624-ee2bswlsq5eqvkcbuq6oz6id5i-story.html

DAILY HERALD
— DISGUSTING, TRAGIC: Pritzker signs law legalizing recreational marijuana in Illinois – AP
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20190625/pritzker-signs-law-legalizing-recreational-marijuana-in-illinois
— Reparations won’t bring justice for slavery – Walter E. Williams
https://www.dailyherald.com/discuss/20190625/reparations-wont-bring-justice-for-slavery
— Forest board members ask about Civil War Days cancellation, where are the safety threats? – Russell Lissau
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20190625/forest-board-members-ask-about-civil-war-days-cancellation-where-are-the-safety-threats
— DuPage approves licensing program for adult businesses – Robert Sanchez
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20190625/dupage-approves-licensing-program-for-adult-businesses

KANE COUNTY CHRONICLE
— DISGUSTING, TRAGIC: Pritzker signs marijuana legalization bill Possession, adult use to become legal Jan. 1 – JERRY NOWICKI
https://www.kcchronicle.com/2019/06/25/pritzker-signs-marijuana-legalization-bill/a4ycso0/

BLOOMINGTON PANTAGRAPH
— AP-NORC poll: Still some extra hurdles for LGBT candidates – AP (DIERSEN: To promote LGBTQ activity is to destroy traditional marriage and to destroy the traditional family.)
https://www.pantagraph.com/news/state-and-regional/illinois/ap-norc-poll-still-some-extra-hurdles-for-lgbt-candidates/article_daf82c5d-f412-577a-bea5-719f8711ca98.html

SOUTHERN
— Weed will be legal in Illinois on Jan. 1. But some limits will still be in place. – JERRY NOWICKI
https://thesouthern.com/news/local/govt-and-politics/weed-will-be-legal-in-illinois-on-jan-but-some/article_7567f88a-2bb8-56bb-b234-c46ab8f2d529.html

BELLVILLE NEWS DEMOCRAT
— DISGUSTING, TRAGIC: Marijuana sellers prep for influx of customers after Illinois officially legalizes weed – JOSEPH BUSTOS
https://www.bnd.com/news/local/article231916443.html

SUBURBAN LIFE
— DISGUSTING, TRAGIC: MORE VIDEO GAMING? Will County Board could overturn 2015 ban on more gambling machines – ALEX ORTIZ
https://www.mysuburbanlife.com/2019/06/20/more-video-gaming/akue2ez/

ILLINOIS FAMILY INSTITUTE
— Pride Really is Nothing to Boast About – Tim Wildmon 
https://illinoisfamily.org/homosexuality/pride-really-is-nothing-to-boast-about/
— It’s All Queer All Year – Jonathon Clay de Hale 
https://illinoisfamily.org/homosexuality/its-all-queer-all-year/

CAPITOL FAX
— DISGUSTING, TRAGIC: Cannabis roundup
https://capitolfax.com/2019/06/25/cannabis-roundup-11/

WASHINGTON TIMES
— The New York Times morphs into a fierce partisan warrior – David Keene
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2019/jun/25/the-new-york-times-morphs-into-a-fierce-partisan-w/

WASHINGTON EXAMINER
— DISGUSTING, TRAGIC: Elizabeth Warren calls for decriminalizing illegal immigration – John Gage
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/elizabeth-warren-calls-for-decriminalizing-illegal-immigration

GOPUSA
— Communist Party USA aims to oust Trump using Democrats to do it
http://www.gopusa.com/?p=71455
— Google Admits It Wants to ‘Prevent The Next Trump Situation’
http://www.gopusa.com/?p=71543

TOWNHALL
— Nancy Pelosi Asks ‘What’s the Point’ of Enforcing Immigration Law – Victoria Marshall
https://townhall.com/tipsheet/victoriamarshall/2019/06/25/nancy-pelosi-asks-whats-the-point-of-enforcing-immigration-law-n2548923

BREITBART
— DISGUSTING, TRAGIC: Leading 2020 Democrats Unified on Amnesty for Illegals Ahead of Debate – John Binder
https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2019/06/25/leading-2020-democrats-unified-on-amnesty-for-illegals-ahead-of-debate/
— Bernie Sanders Campaign Uses E-mail List to Warn of ICE Raids – Nate Church
https://www.breitbart.com/2020-election/2019/06/25/bernie-sanders-campaign-uses-e-mail-list-to-warn-of-ice-raids/

WASHINGTON EXAMINER
— DISGUSTING, TRAGIC: Illinois becomes next state to legalize recreational pot- Zachary Halaschak
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/illinois-becomes-next-state-to-legalize-recreational-pot

NEWS BUSTERS
— Donald Trump Jr. Slams Media ‘Disdain and Hate’ for President’s Supporters – Aiden Jackson
https://www.newsbusters.org/blogs/nb/aiden-jackson/2019/06/24/trump-jr-slams-media-disdain-and-hate-presidents-supporters

NATIONAL REVIEW
— The 2020 Democratic Candidates and Their Redefinition of American Citizenship – JIM GERAGHTY
https://www.nationalreview.com/the-morning-jolt/2020-democratic-candidates-and-their-redefinition-of-american-citizenship/

THE HILL
— DISGUSTING, TRAGIC: Illinois governor signs bill legalizing recreational marijuana use – CHRIS MILLS RODRIGO
https://thehill.com/homenews/state-watch/450231-illinois-governor-signs-bill-legalizing-recreational-marijuana-use

WASHINGTON POST
— How to put the long-term unemployed back to work – Jared Bernstein
https://www.washingtonpost.com/outlook/2019/06/25/how-put-long-term-unemployed-back-work/

NBC NEWS
— DISGUSTING, TRAGIC: Illinois becomes 11th state to allow recreational marijuana Legalization in Illinois also means that nearly 800,000 people with criminal records for purchasing or possessing 30 grams of marijuana or less may have those records expunged. – AP
https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/illinois-becomes-11th-state-allow-recreational-marijuana-n1021656

CBS NEWS
— DISGUSTING, TRAGIC: Illinois becomes 11th state legalize recreational marijuana – AP
https://www.cbsnews.com/news/illinois-recreational-marijuana-governor-legalizes-governor-j-b-pritzker-signs-bill-today-2019-06-25/

LOS ANGELES TIMES
— Don’t claim to be inclusive of ‘everyone’ if you don’t want Trump supporters – JON HEALEY
https://www.latimes.com/opinion/enterthefray/la-ol-ravelry-trump-white-supremacy-20190625-story.html

WALL STREET JOURNAL
— DISGUSTING, TRAGIC: Illinois Governor Signs Bill Legalizing Recreational Marijuana State becomes 11th to do so; some 800,000 eligible for expunging of records for possession of less than 1 ounce – AP
https://www.wsj.com/articles/illinois-governor-signs-bill-legalizing-recreational-marijuana-11561484975

CHICAGO PRIDE
— Pride parade line-up for Sunday features 160 floats and marchers (DIERSEN: To promote LGBTQ activity is to destroy traditional marriage and to destroy the traditional family.) 
http://chicago.gopride.com/news/article.cfm/articleid/104477089/pride-parade-lineup-for-sunday-features-160-floats-and-marchers

BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY & COLDWELL BANKER
— FOR SALE: 619 Frazier Court, Wheaton – $900,000
https://www.koenigrubloff.com/homes-for-sale/619-Frazier-Court-Wheaton-IL-60189-275580000
https://www.coldwellbankerhomes.com/il/wheaton/619-frazier-ct/pid_31036063/

June 21 Evening Edition

NBC5
— DISGUSTING, TRAGIC, OBSTRUCTION OF JUSTICE, TREASONOUS: After Reports of ICE Raids, Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot Says City Won’t Cooperate With Federal Agents (DIERSEN: Constructively, Democrats have declared war on America.)
https://www.nbcchicago.com/blogs/ward-room/chicago-mayor-lori-lightfoot-says-city-wont-cooperate-with-reported-ice-raids-511649612.html

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— Chicagoans prepare for immigration raids expected this weekend: ‘We hope we never have to respond to an ICE raid but we are ready’ – ELIZA FAWCETT, JAVONTE ANDERSON and ELVIA MALAGÓN
https://www.chicagotribune.com/news/breaking/ct-chicago-ice-raids-preparation-20190622-wa4pfv2kjzcxdjr2bwxdvn3vym-story.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Immigration attorneys illegally encourage citizens of foreign countries a) to illegally come to America illegally and b) to illegally stay in America illegally. 
https://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/post-tribune/ct-ptb-trump-tweet-immigration-st-0620-20190621-747ghuojpjcazfjzloj6fzbeiy-story.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Affirmative Action (AA), Diversity, and Inclusion are reparations. Democrats use AA, Diversity, and Inclusion to make Republicans pay reparations.
https://www.chicagotribune.com/opinion/commentary/ct-opinion-reparations-mitch-mcconnell-racial–20190621-7d4rrmkzcrfflf4zl3tygv7g2e-story.html
— Illinois is making a bad bet on its sports gambling tax – GROVER NORQUIST
https://www.chicagotribune.com/opinion/commentary/ct-opinion-sports-betting-gambling–20190621-pfje5xyqhvdkrmli5erkl25ive-story.html

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— Reparations? How about an end to the murder of us by us? What good are reparations to a dead man? To a people whose sons and daughters, gunned down in genocidal proportions, will never breathe again? – John W. Fountain 
https://chicago.suntimes.com/2019/6/21/18701483/reparations-chicago-homicide-black-gun-violence-john-fountain
— Stratton’s absence was source of frequent chatter in Springfield The words I heard most often about her were “disappointing” and “missed opportunity.” – Rich Miller 
https://chicago.suntimes.com/columnists/2019/6/21/18701445/rich-miller-juliana-stratton-pritzker
— Dynasty: Chicago’s own political soap opera adds new plot line with Rosemont mayor’s Springfield dreams And that would translate into there being no state representative quite like Brad Stephens, whose influence in Springfield would be magnified far beyond that of any typical first-term lawmaker. – Mark Brown
https://chicago.suntimes.com/columnists/2019/6/21/18701343/dynasty-chicagos-political-soap-opera-rosemont-mayors-springfield-mcauliffe

DAILY HERALD
— College of DuPage’s new president gets 3-year contract – Robert Sanchez
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20190621/college-of-dupages-new-president-gets-3-year-contract
— Kane County prosecutor Jody P. Gleason who ‘led by example’ set to become Kendall County judge – Harry Hitzeman
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20190621/kane-county-prosecutor-who-led-by-example-set-to-become-kendall-county-judge

BLOOMINGTON PANTAGRAPH
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: The more religious that you are, the more that you should oppose pot, booze, gambling, and other vices.
https://www.pantagraph.com/lifestyles/faith-and-values/religious-communities-consider-how-much-faith-to-put-in-marijuana/article_dd0b37bb-91de-5a0f-a713-e9578607afe2.html

TRIBUNE STAR
— Clark County board delays marijuana vote It might ban pot sales, but governor hasn’t signed legalization bill yet – Dave Taylor
https://www.tribstar.com/news/local_news/clark-county-board-delays-marijuana-vote/article_9add4a39-ff83-56c5-b85c-8462d9ccd48d.html

SUBURBAN LIFE
— DISGUSTING, TRAGIC: La Grange officials are weighing the odds of allowing video gaming in town.
https://www.mysuburbanlife.com/2019/06/18/village-board-at-odds-over-video-gaming/aeqj2s2/

WIFR
— ‘Wages and Weed’ forum looks at how new laws impact company policies – Brittany Karlin (DIERSEN: The more pot that you use, the more impaired that you are. The more booze that you drink, the more impaired that you are. Pot impairs you far longer than booze. Employers should not tolerate any kind of impairment.)
https://www.wifr.com/content/news/Wages-and-Weed-forum-looks-at-how-new-laws-impact-company-policies–511648962.html

WANE
— How Indiana is keeping marijuana out of the state – David Williams
https://www.wane.com/news/indiana/how-indiana-is-keeping-marijuana-out-of-the-state/

EVANSTON NOW
— Equity panel to study reparations plan – Bill Smith (DIERSEN: Who will the Democrats put in charge of determining how much reparations should be paid by those in your neighborhood, in your precinct, in your municipality, in your township/ward, in your county, in Illinois, and in America? My critics/opponents have always hinted/implied/argued/shouted that I should pay lots of reparations because I am Protestant (baptized, raised, and confirmed as a Missouri Synod Lutheran), conservative, patriotic, Republican, American, White, male, old (born in 1948), non-poor, gun owner, 100% German American, draft avoider, and my ancestors have been in America since 1844.)
https://evanstonnow.com/story/government/bill-smith/equity/2019-06-21/82164/equity-panel-to-study-reparations-plan

DAILY LINE
— DISGUSTING, TRAGIC: Labor hopes to make inroads in recreational marijuana industry – Hannah Meisel
http://thedailyline.net/chicago/06/21/2019/labor-hopes-to-make-inroads-in-recreational-marijuana-industry/

CENTER SQUARE
— DISGUSTING, TRAGIC: Cannabis grower predicts exponential industry growth in Illinois – Greg Bishop
https://www.thecentersquare.com/illinois/cannabis-grower-predicts-exponential-industry-growth-in-illinois/article_7b6d4f2a-9464-11e9-9230-8b988ab46b25.html

JD SUPRA
— DISGUSTING, TRAGIC: An Introduction to Adult-Use Cannabis in Illinois
https://www.jdsupra.com/legalnews/an-introduction-to-adult-use-cannabis-74403/

DUPAGE POLICY JOURNAL
— Naperville School District 203 parent fears diversity program is more ‘indoctrination than education’ – W.J. Kennedy
https://dupagepolicyjournal.com/stories/512653212-naperville-school-district-203-parent-fears-diversity-program-is-more-indoctrination-than-education

WILL COUNTY GAZETTE
— Pritzker ‘taking care of his cronies’ with AFSCME contract proposal, Will County GOP chair says – Glenn Minnis 
https://willcountygazette.com/stories/512651482-pritzker-taking-care-of-his-cronies-with-afscme-contract-proposal-will-county-gop-chair-says

ILLINOIS REVIEW
— IS ACCEPTING INFORMATION ABOUT A POLITICAL OPPONENT FROM A FOREIGNER ‘AN ASSAULT ON OUR DEMOCRACY’?
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2019/06/is-accepting-information-about-a-political-opponent-from-a-foreigner-an-assault-on-our-democracy.html

— WILL COUNTY BOARD REJECTS PROCLAMATION SUPPORTING COUNTY’S UNBORN BABIES
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2019/06/will-county-board-rejects-proclamation-supporting-countys-unborn-babies.html

CAPITOL FAX
— DISGUSTING, TRAGIC: Union drives ahead for cannabis industry
https://capitolfax.com/2019/06/21/union-drives-ahead-for-cannabis-industry/
— DISGUSTING, TRAGIC: Multiple sources tell WTTW News that the governor, who campaigned on legalizing recreational adult use cannabis, is scheduled to sign that law June 25.
https://capitolfax.com/2019/06/21/question-of-the-day-2896/
— DISGUSTING, TRAGIC: Pritzker signs immigration bills
https://capitolfax.com/2019/06/21/pritzker-signs-immigration-laws/

WASHINGTON TIMES
— Bernie Sanders reaffirms that illegal immigrants should be covered under universal health care – David Sherfinski 
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2019/jun/21/bernie-sanders-reaffirms-illegals-should-covered/

WASHINGTON EXAMINER
— ‘Obama built the cages’: Trump tells Telemundo that he inherited the migrant crisis – Ellie Bufkin
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/obama-built-the-cages-trump-tells-telemundo-that-he-inherited-the-migrant-crisis

AMERICAN GREATNESS
— Demographics Is Not Destiny – Edward Ring
https://amgreatness.com/2019/06/20/demographics-is-not-destiny/

AMERICA ENTERPRISE INSTITUTE
— The media’s double standard on culture-war controversies – Jonah Goldberg
https://www.aei.org/publication/the-medias-double-standard-on-culture-war-controversies/

BIZ PAC REVIEW
— Tucker says ‘no chance’ Trump’s reelected if ‘vast censorship’ is allowed, should ‘terrify’ free-speech supporters – Frieda Powers 
https://www.bizpacreview.com/2019/06/20/tucker-says-no-chance-trumps-reelected-if-vast-censorship-is-allowed-should-terrify-free-speech-supporters-767078

WORLD NET DAILY
— TRUMP DRAWS THOUSANDS, DEMS CAN’T DRAW FLIES Brent Smith identifies president’s characteristic leftists don’t get or won’t accept
https://www.wnd.com/2019/06/trump-draws-thousands-dems-cant-draw-flies/
— BORDER PATROL: 100,000 ILLEGALS GOT AWAY Result of agents reassigned to humanitarian effort
https://www.wnd.com/2019/06/border-patrol-100000-illegals-got-away/

NEW YORK TIMES
— Biden Has Not Changed. The Politics, Culture and Mood of His Party Have. – Alexander Burns
https://www.nytimes.com/2019/06/21/us/politics/biden-democrats-race.html
— The New Sobriety Everyone’s sober now. Even if … they drink a little? – Alex Williams (DIERSEN: Virtually all of my critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes were, are, or want to be big drinkers.)
https://www.nytimes.com/2019/06/15/style/sober-curious.html
— A Recipe for Reparations A discussion of how to make amends for slavery has taken center stage. There are no easy answers. – Adeel Hassan (DIERSEN: Affirmative Action (AA), Diversity, and Inclusion are reparations. Democrats use AA, Diversity, and Inclusion to make Republicans pay reparations.)
https://www.nytimes.com/2019/06/21/us/reparations-discussion.html

WASHINGTON POST
— ICE raids targeting migrant families slated to start Sunday in major U.S. cities – Nick Miroff
https://www.washingtonpost.com/immigration/ice-raids-targeting-migrant-families-slated-to-start-sunday-in-major-us-cities/2019/06/21/f2936318-942e-11e9-b570-6416efdc0803_story.html
— Google Chrome has become surveillance software. It’s time to switch. Our latest privacy experiment found Chrome ushered more than 11,000 tracker cookies into our browser — in a single week. Here’s why Firefox is better. – Geoffrey A. Fowler
https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2019/06/21/google-chrome-has-become-surveillance-software-its-time-switch/
— Weight discrimination is rampant. Yet in most places it’s still legal. Massachusetts may become the second state to add ‘weight’ to its list of protected categories – Rebecca Puhl
https://www.washingtonpost.com/outlook/weight-discrimination-is-rampant-yet-in-most-places-its-still-legal/2019/06/21/f958613e-9394-11e9-b72d-d56510fa753e_story.html

BOSTON HERALD
— Democrats big on government handouts – BETSY MCCAUGHEY
https://www.bostonherald.com/2019/06/21/dems-big-on-government-handouts-over-work/

NPR
— New Report Says Women Will Soon Be Majority Of College-Educated U.S. Workers – DANI MATIAS
https://www.npr.org/2019/06/20/734408574/new-report-says-college-educated-women-will-soon-make-up-majority-of-u-s-labor-f

FORBES
— Indiana Has Its Work Cut Out For It Trying To Stop Interstate Marijuana Trafficking – Mike Adams
https://www.forbes.com/sites/mikeadams/2019/06/21/indiana-has-its-work-cut-out-for-it-trying-to-stop-interstate-marijuana-trafficking/