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September 30 Evening Edition

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: The anti-Trump Chicago Sun-Times endorses the anti-Trump Clinton.
http://chicago.suntimes.com/opinion/editorial-vote-for-clinton-and-avert-a-train-wreck/
— Police say Sandack report includes screenshot of Skype video – Tina Sfondeles
http://chicago.suntimes.com/chicago/police-say-sandack-report-includes-screenshot-of-skype-video/
— Trump threatens Clinton over Lewinsky — really? – Mona Charen
http://chicago.suntimes.com/opinion/mona-charen-trump-threatens-clinton-over-lewinsky-really/

 

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— Illinois Senate endorsement: Seth Lewis
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/opinion/editorials/ct-illinois-senate-endorsements-madigan-rauner-cullerton-edit-20161003-story.html
(FROM THE ENORSEMENT: 23rd District: The remap of legislative districts in Democrats’ favor helped nudge Sen. Tom Cullerton, former Villa Park mayor and a cousin of Senate President John Cullerton, into this seat in 2012. Cullerton has done some things we like. He was lead sponsor of a bill blocked by Republicans to get rid of the unnecessary lieutenant governor’s office. But he doesn’t wander far off his party’s script and should have voted against a budget this spring that was $7 billion out of balance. He voted “present.” Our nod goes to Republican Seth Lewis, an insurance agent from Bartlett, who as a Bartlett Fire Protection District trustee hasn’t been afraid to vote against more spending. He also isn’t afraid to speak against generous pension packages that taxpayers subsidize — including that of his wife, who is a school superintendent. Ouch. We wouldn’t want to be at the dinner table for that discussion.)
— Illinois Senate endorsement: Dan McConchie
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/opinion/editorials/ct-illinois-senate-endorsements-madigan-rauner-cullerton-edit-20161003-story.html
(FROM THE ENDORSEMENT: 26th District: This northwest suburban seat opened in April when incumbent Dan Duffy resigned early. Local GOP leaders rallied to Dan McConchie of Hawthorn Woods, who won the March Republican primary. McConchie didn’t get our endorsement in that race, but he’s getting it this time. He has shown a willingness to work across the aisle and dig into policy, including school funding reform and anti-sex trafficking efforts. His opponent, Democrat Kelly Mazeski of Barrington, is an impressive candidate who has been involved in her local government. She characterizes McConchie as “a one-issue” lobbyist who is too socially conservative for the district. We’re not convinced. McConchie left his job with an anti-abortion organization and has shown he is not a one-issue legislator. Let’s give him a chance. McConchie is endorsed.)
— Illinois Senate endorsement: Mel Thillens
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/opinion/editorials/ct-illinois-senate-endorsements-madigan-rauner-cullerton-edit-20161003-story.html
(FROM THE ENDORSEMENT: 28th District: We like Sen. Laura Murphy, D-Des Plaines, because she is direct and outspoken. As a former member of the Des Plaines City Council, she advocated canceling a contract with a group opposing O’Hare airport expansion because taxpayers weren’t getting enough for their money. But so far in Springfield, she has stuck to the Democratic playbook, including voting for piecemeal budget bills that expanded government programs but had no real funding attached to them. She also supported a bill at the behest of the state’s largest employee union that was anti-taxpayer. This is a race where taxpayers could say “Enough!” with the budget games. We’re endorsing Republican Mel Thillens of Park Ridge, whose view of government’s role is less, less and less.)
— Illinois Senate endorsement: Michael Amrozowicz
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/opinion/editorials/ct-illinois-senate-endorsements-madigan-rauner-cullerton-edit-20161003-story.html
(FROM THE ENDORSEMENT: 31st District: Let’s get one thing out the way: Republican candidate Michael Amrozowicz’s name is pronounced “Am-RO-zo-wits.” The Gurnee resident and former Lake County Republican Party chairman is running against incumbent Sen. Melinda Bush, D-Grayslake, who was elected in 2012 and buoyed by a new, favorable district map. Bush voted against most versions of pension reform and supported a union-backed bill that most editorial boards from Rockford to Carbondale criticized as irresponsible and anti-taxpayer. The state is broke. Taxpayers are tired of shouldering all the promises. Amrozowicz would bring more fiscal sanity to the Senate. He is endorsed.)
— Illinois Senate endorsement: Pamela Althoff
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/opinion/editorials/ct-illinois-senate-endorsements-madigan-rauner-cullerton-edit-20161003-story.html
(FROM THE ENDORSEMENT: 32nd District: Sen. Pamela Althoff, R-McHenry, is running for a two-year term and says if re-elected, it will be her last: “I believe in term limits.” Appointed to the seat in 2003, she has represented the northwest suburbs ever since. She has been successful at passing legislation because she lobbies her colleagues on both sides of the aisle and in both chambers. She knows Democrat staff just as well as Republican staff. Not many legislators can say that. We disagreed with her handling of a government consolidation bill this spring — she watered it down — but she still got the bill passed and signed into law. Althoff is endorsed over Democrat Melissa Coyne, a small business owner and community activist from Fox Lake.)
— Illinois Senate endorsement: Sue Rezin
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/opinion/editorials/ct-illinois-senate-endorsements-madigan-rauner-cullerton-edit-20161003-story.html
(FROM THE ENDORSEMENT: 38th District: A rematch is underway between Sen. Sue Rezin, R-Morris, and Christine Benson, D-Ottawa. Benson lost to Rezin 46 percent to 54 percent when they faced off in 2012. Benson retired that year as superintendent of Streator Elementary School District 44, which has been struggling with a budget deficit due in part to the state’s inability to make full school payments. But Streator-area voters signaled they are taxed out. They rejected a school referendum to raise property taxes. Rezin would be a stronger advocate for those tax-weary residents. She is a consistent advocate for government consolidation and financial stability. We doubt Benson, who retired with a generous pension and is backed by organized labor, would be as prudent. With Democrats holding their 39-20 advantage over Republicans in the Senate, taxpayers can’t afford to lose another seat. Rezin is endorsed.)
— Illinois Senate endorsement: Michelle Smith
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/opinion/editorials/ct-illinois-senate-endorsements-madigan-rauner-cullerton-edit-20161003-story.html
(FROM THE ENDORSEMENT: 49th District: In this southwest suburban district, Sen. Jennifer Bertino-Tarrant, D-Shorewood, is facing Michelle Smith, R-Plainfield, who is the board president in Plainfield School District 202. On the school board, Smith has tried to keep the property tax levy steady while dealing with unpredictability from the state. “Attempting to build a budget every year is like throwing darts blindfolded,” Smith says. Incumbent Bertino-Tarrant should understand the pressure the state’s financial chaos creates in her district — yet she couldn’t bring herself to vote against House Speaker Michael Madigan’s budget, which was $7 billion out of balance. She voted “present.” Votes like that are the reason the state’s finances are a disaster. Smith is strongly endorsed.)
— Illinois Senate endorsement: Paul Schimpf
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/opinion/editorials/ct-illinois-senate-endorsements-madigan-rauner-cullerton-edit-20161003-story.html
(FROM THE ENDORSEMENT: 58th District: We know both Republican Paul Schimpf of Waterloo and Democrat Sheila Simon of Carbondale to be dedicated public servants. Schimpf served in the U.S. Marine Corps and was an adviser to Iraqi prosecutors during the trial of Saddam Hussein. Simon was lieutenant governor under Pat Quinn. But here’s a case where voters in Southern Illinois can demand change. The economy in this part of the state is desperate for revitalization. Democratic policies have not worked. Schimpf supports workers’ comp changes to make Illinois more business-friendly. He also supports tort reform and term limits. Schimpf is endorsed.)
— Illinois Senate endorsement: Dale Fowler
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/opinion/editorials/ct-illinois-senate-endorsements-madigan-rauner-cullerton-edit-20161003-story.html
(FROM THE ENDORSEMENT: 59th District: It’s strange that Sen. Gary Forby, D-Benton, claims to be a fiscal steward, often proclaiming that the state should retire its massive pile of unpaid bills. Then he voted in May for House Speaker Michael Madigan’s spending plan, which everyone knew was $7 billion short. He didn’t have to vote for it. Most Democratic senators did not. Remember that, voters of this district, when you show up to cast a ballot on Nov. 8. A better choice is Dale Fowler, mayor of Harrisburg, who knows what “reckless spending” actually means. Fowler is endorsed.)
— FROM THE ARTICLE: 22nd District: Tracy Smodilla of Bartlett, didn’t run in the primary but managed to ward off a Democratic challenge as a last-minute slated Republican. She’s smart, outspoken and fiscally conservative. She is not afraid to stand up to, well, anyone. She successfully fought an unnecessary tax increment financing district in her hometown. We hope to see her name on future ballots.
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/opinion/editorials/ct-illinois-senate-endorsements-madigan-rauner-cullerton-edit-20161003-story.html
— June 3, 1969: When the Chicago Tribune scolded a ‘girl’ named Hillary Rodham – Mark Jacob  (DIERSEN: What were you doing during June of 1969?  I was on summer break between my Junior and Senior years at NIU.  I delivered mail full-time for the Park Forest Post Office, lived with my parents and brother in Crete, and drove a 1969 Dodge Charger SE.)
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/ct-clinton-trump-tribune-archives-met-20160930-story.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Anti-Trumps say “Donald Trump’s fat fetish.”
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/opinion/chapman/ct-donald-trump-fat-fetish-alicia-machado-perspec-1002-20160930-column.html
— State undermines its future by shortchanging higher education funding – Ted Slowik
http://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/daily-southtown/opinion/ct-sta-slowik-higher-ed-st-1002-20160930-story.html
— Alabama justice Roy Moore off bench for defying feds on gay marriage – AP
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/nationworld/sns-bc-us–alabama-chief-justice-20160930-story.html
— Newest state senator Tom Rooney brings classroom energy at West Leyden
http://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/franklin-park/news/ct-fhj-rooney-tl-1006-20160930-story.html
— Naperville to consider greater support for housing vouchers – Genevieve Bookwalter
http://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/naperville-sun/ct-nvs-naperville-income-city-council-st-0930-20160930-story.html
— Record number of early voters seen for November election – David Sharos and Linda Girardi
http://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/aurora-beacon-news/news/ct-abn-early-voting-st-1002-20160930-story.html
— Early voting drawing hundreds in DuPage County – Genevieve Bookwalter
http://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/naperville-sun/ct-nvs-dupage-county-early-voting-st-1002-20160930-story.html
(FROM THE ARTICLE: Early voting  Early voting started Thursday in the DuPage County, and has already drawn hundreds of residents eager to cast ballots in a presidential election expected to draw 80 percent of the county’s registered voters. “Early voting has started! We can vote for Hillary today! Then we’ll get a glass of wine,” said Maureen Quirk, of Wheaton, who joined co-worker Debbie Szydlo, of Carol Stream, at the Wheaton-based election commission office Friday afternoon to make official their votes for the Democratic presidential candidate. “She needs suburban white women. Well, here we are,” Quirk said. About 160 voters Thursday and nearly 200 Friday filled out ballots to vote for president, U.S. Senate, DuPage County offices and other races at the 421 N. County Farm Road office, said Joseph Sobecki, assistant executive director of the DuPage County Election Commission. The site is the first early polling place in DuPage County. Nearly a dozen more are scheduled to open around the county Oct. 24 and will operate through Nov. 7. Election Day is Nov. 8. The crowd Friday wasn’t exclusively made up of Democrats or Clinton supporters. Voters Bob and Carole Rutan, both 74, of Wheaton, said they are registered Republicans although they declined to name their candidate of choice. “I don’t like either one of them that much,” Carole Rutan said. The couple said they wanted to vote before heading to Florida later in October. Sobecki said he and his staff are preparing for record voter turnout — expected to be as high as 80 percent — in this year’s general election. The spring primary election drew a record number of DuPage County voters, with nearly 290,000 ballots cast. “It was the highest total number we’ve had since we recorded primaries,” Sobecki said. “We expect that trend to continue for the general election.”)
— Calamos investment firm hit with whistleblower suit – Becky Yerak
http://www.chicagotribune.com/business/ct-calamos-whistleblower-lawsuit-1001-biz-20160930-story.html

 

DAILY HERALD
— Expect few debates between Kirk and Duckworth – Jake Griffin
http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20160930/news/160939932/
— Does the value of your home affect how you vote? – Ken Harney
http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20160930/entlife/160939990/
— Mexico raises interest rates, cites Trump as risk – AP (DIERSEN: For many decades, Democrats and RINOs have put Mexico’s interests ahead of America’s interests.)
http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20160930/business/309309842/
— Kelly Mazeski v. Dan McConchie: State Senate candidates dispute where blame for pension inaction lies – Doug T. Graham
http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20160930/news/160939909/
— Downtown Wheaton Association hosting new Halloween event for women – Jessica Cilella
http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20160930/news/160939929/

 

ABC7
— CHICAGO TRIBUNE ENDORSES LIBERTARIAN GARY JOHNSON FOR PRESIDENT – Charles Thomas  (DIERSEN: Ever-increasingly, the Chicago Tribune promotes pot in America. If you promote pot in America, you promote the destruction of America.)
http://abc7chicago.com/politics/chicago-tribune-endorses-libertarian-gary-johnson-for-president/1533498/

 

NBC5
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Anti-Kirks say “Kirk Ads Attacking Duckworth’s Work at VA Omit Key Facts.”
http://www.nbcchicago.com/blogs/ward-room/Kirk-Ads-Attacking-Duckworths-Work-at-VA-Omit-Key-Facts-395463811.html

 

CBS2
— Chicago State University Faculty Asks Rauner To Replace Trustees
http://chicago.cbslocal.com/2016/09/30/chicago-state-university-faculty-asks-rauner-to-replace-trustees/
— Poll: 2016 Presidential Race Caused 7 Percent Of Voters To Lose Friends  (DIERSEN: Anti-Trumps are anti-Protestant, anti-conservative, anti-Republican, anti-American, anti-White, anti-male, anti-older people, anti-rich people, anti-gun owners, and/or anti-those whose ancestors have been in America longer than their ancestors.)
http://chicago.cbslocal.com/2016/09/30/poll-2016-presidential-race-caused-7-percent-of-voters-to-lose-friends/
— Cubs-Cardinals Bet Doesn’t Pay Off For Downstate Court Clerk – Bernie Tafoya
http://chicago.cbslocal.com/2016/09/30/cubs-cardinals-bet-doesnt-pay-off-for-downstate-court-clerk/
(FROM THE ARTICLE: A downstate public official who put her money on the Cardinals over the Cubs in 2016 paid up Friday in DuPage County. Early in the season, Moultrie County Circuit Court Clerk Cindy Braden bet DuPage County Circuit Court Clerk Chris Kachiroubas the Cardinals would beat the Cubs for the National League Central title. The Cubs ran away with the division, so Braden showed up in Wheaton on Friday to pay up and do Kachiroubas’ job for a day.)

 

FOX NEWS CHICAGO
— Woman charged with mailing ‘granular substance’ to tollway
http://www.fox32chicago.com/news/crime/208844831-story

 

CRAIN’S CHICAGO BUSINESS
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Anti-Trumps ask “Why did the Tribune endorse Gary Johnson?”
http://www.chicagobusiness.com/article/20160930/BLOGS02/160939997/why-did-the-tribune-endorse-gary-johnson
— Obscure court case could hold key to schools funding reform – RICH MILLER
http://www.chicagobusiness.com/article/20160930/NEWS02/160939984/obscure-court-case-could-hold-key-to-schools-funding-reform

 

CHAMPAIGN/URBANA NEWS GAZETTE
— Mark Kirk for Senate – Editorial
http://www.news-gazette.com/opinion/editorials/2016-09-30/mark-kirk-senate.html

 

CENTRAL ILLINOIS PROUD
— Donald Trump quintuples down  Tweet: ‘Crooked Hillary was duped and used by my worst Miss U’ – CNN
http://www.centralillinoisproud.com/news/tweeting-overnight-trump-digs-in-on-controversy

 

QUAD CITY TIMES
— Smiddy, GOP spar over ads – Ed Tibbetts
http://qctimes.com/news/local/government-and-politics/smiddy-gop-spar-over-ads/article_e50063fc-ff99-5eec-aed0-f99f553d689c.html

 

SPRINGFIELD STATE JOURNAL REGISTER
— WWII vet ‘outraged’ over being used on local campaign fliers – Bernard Schoenburg
http://www.sj-r.com/news/20160930/wwii-vet-outraged-over-being-used-on-local-campaign-fliers

 

SAUK VALLEY
— TRAGIC: Illinois pockets $785 million video gambling payout  Cities’ cut soars since 2012 – PAM EGGEMEIER
http://www.saukvalley.com/2016/09/30/illinois-pockets-785-million-video-gambling-payout/a2juaxi/

 

JOURNAL STAR
— Illinois crisis pregnancy centers sue Gov. Rauner – AP
http://www.pjstar.com/news/20160930/illinois-crisis-pregnancy-centers-sue-gov-rauner

 

WSIL TV
— Trump urges supporters to monitor polling places; Donald Trump is demanding President Barack Obama make a pledge not to pardon Hillary Clinton, who has not been charged with nor convicted of any kind of crime; Donald Trump is raising questions about his microphone problems during Monday’s debate with Hillary Clinton; Libertarian presidential candidate Gary Johnson’s doctor is calling the candidate “extremely physically fit;” The nonpartisan Commission on Presidential Debates says there was indeed a problem with Donald Trump’s microphone during Monday night’s first general election debate. – AP
http://www.wsiltv.com/story/33286421/the-latest-clinton-promotes-public-service-plan

 

NORTHERN PUBLIC RADIO
— State Workers Will Appeal Dismissal Of Lawsuit To End Mandatory Union Dues – AMANDA VINICKY
http://northernpublicradio.org/post/state-workers-will-appeal-dismissal-lawsuit-end-mandatory-union-dues

 

CHICAGO READER
— Inside the Chicago Police Department’s secret budget  Every year, police take millions of dollars from ordinary Chicagoans and spend it behind closed doors. – Joel Handley , Jennifer Helsby and Freddy Martinez
http://m.chicagoreader.com/chicago/police-department-civil-forfeiture-investigation/Content?oid=23728922

 

COOK COUNTY RECORD
— Pro-life pregnancy centers, doctors challenge IL mandatory abortion referral rules – Scott Holland
http://cookcountyrecord.com/stories/511014504-pro-life-pregnancy-centers-doctors-challenge-il-mandatory-abortion-referral-rules
— Judge dismisses ‘fair share’ fee suit vs state worker unions; SCOTUS deadlock means precedent stands – Jonathan Bilyk
http://cookcountyrecord.com/stories/511014500-judge-dismisses-fair-share-fee-suit-vs-state-worker-unions-scotus-deadlock-means-precedent-stands

 

DUPAGE POLICY JOURNAL
— Illinois, Chicago should declare bankruptcy to fix fiscal woes, ex-FDIC chief says
http://dupagepolicyjournal.com/stories/511014391-illinois-chicago-should-declare-bankruptcy-to-fix-fiscal-woes-ex-fdic-chief-says
— Rauner calls for political reform, referendums on fair maps, term limits
http://dupagepolicyjournal.com/stories/511014420-rauner-calls-for-political-reform-referendums-on-fair-maps-term-limits
— 5.69 percent of people in Aurora receive food stamps
http://dupagepolicyjournal.com/stories/511011753-5-69-percent-of-people-in-aurora-receive-food-stamps
— Report questions link between Illinois lawyers and politicians
http://dupagepolicyjournal.com/stories/511014337-report-questions-link-between-illinois-lawyers-and-politicians

 

NAPERVILLE COMMUNITY TELEVISION
— College of DuPage Audit Results
http://www.nctv17.com/college-of-dupage-audit-results/
— DuPage County’s Recent Achievements
http://www.nctv17.com/dupage-countys-recent-achievements/

 

DUPAGE COUNTY ELECTION COMMISSION
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: If you are a registered voter in DuPage County, you can view and print out a copy of the ballot for your precinct by clicking on the link below.
https://www.dupageco.org/VoterLookup/

 

ILLINOIS POLICY INSTITUTE
— CPS pensions: From retirement security to political slush fund – Ted Dabrowski
https://www.illinoispolicy.org/reports/cps-pensions-from-retirement-security-to-political-slush-fund/

 

ILLINOIS REVIEW
— CATHOLICS REJECTING TRUMP CAN’T SUPPORT CLINTON, EITHER  (DIERSEN: The Democrat Party platform is extremely anti-Catholic.)
http://illinoisreview.typepad.com/illinoisreview/2016/09/catholics-rejecting-trump-cant-support-clinton-either.html
— MORRISON WARNS: COOK COUNTY EMPLOYERS COULD SOON FACE MANDATORY PAID SICK DAYS
http://illinoisreview.typepad.com/illinoisreview/2016/09/morrison-warns-cook-county-employers-could-soon-face-mandatory-paid-sick-days.html
— HULTGREN ADDRESSES VETERAN DEPRESSION AND SUICIDE PREVENTION
http://illinoisreview.typepad.com/illinoisreview/2016/09/hultgren-addresses-veteran-depression-and-suicide-prevention.html
— WHERE’S WEYERMULLER? WATCHING HILLARY’S AMERICA IN PARK RIDGE
http://illinoisreview.typepad.com/illinoisreview/2016/09/wheres-weyermuller-watching-hillarys-america-in-park-ridge.html

 

CAPITOL FAX
— Rauner pals give $5 million to Munger
http://capitolfax.com/2016/09/30/rauner-pals-give-5-million-to-munger/
— CTBA: Deficit is far higher than both Rauner and COGFA projections
http://capitolfax.com/2016/09/30/ctba-deficit-is-far-higher-than-both-rauner-and-cogfa-projections/
— Fair share suit initiated by Rauner dismissed by federal judge
http://capitolfax.com/2016/09/30/fair-share-suit-initiated-by-rauner-dismissed-by-federal-judge/

 

BREITBART
— Notre Dame Prez Tells NCAA It Can’t Decide Morals for Schools – WARNER TODD HUSTON
http://www.breitbart.com/sports/2016/09/29/notre-dame-prez-tells-ncaa-cant-decide-schools-morals/

 

REAL CLEAR POLITICS
— Trump to Obama: Do Not Pardon Hillary Clinton “Or Her Co-Conspirators” – Tim Hains
http://www.realclearpolitics.com/video/2016/09/30/trump_to_obama_do_not_pardon_hillary_clinton_or_her_co-conspirators.html

 

THE HILL
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Anti-Trumps say “Trump sex tape comments frustrate GOP supporters.”
http://thehill.com/homenews/campaign/298753-trump-sex-tape-comments-frustrate-gop-supporters

 

HUFFINGTON POST
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Anti-Trumps say “Donald Trump Appeared In A Playboy Softcore Porn Video  The video shows women with little clothing and Trump with a lot more hair.”
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/donald-trump-playboy-porn_us_57eee2fbe4b0c2407cde0fd2

 

NEW YORK TIMES
— Roy Moore, Alabama Chief Justice, Suspended Over Gay Marriage Order – CAMPBELL ROBERTSON
http://www.nytimes.com/2016/10/01/us/roy-moore-alabama-chief-justice.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Anti-Trumps say “As America Sleeps, Donald Trump Seethes on Twitter.”
http://www.nytimes.com/2016/10/01/us/politics/donald-trump-alicia-machado.html

 

LOS ANGELES TIMES
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Anti-Trumps say “Republicans fear Trump’s playing into Clinton’s hands by lashing out on infidelity, impeachment.”
http://www.latimes.com/politics/la-na-pol-trump-20160930-snap-htmlstory.html

 

WASHINGTON POST
— Why your next job depends on mastering the six ‘Qs’ – Jeffrey Kudisch  (DIERSEN: What is your “cultural quotient?”  From what I see, as employers become increasingly anti-Protestant, anti-conservative, anti-Republican, anti-American, anti-White, anti-male, anti-older people, anti-rich people, anti-gun owners, and/or anti-those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time, you will not be hired if you are Protestant, conservative, Republican, American, White, male, older, rich, a gun owner, and/or if your ancestors have been in America for a long time.)
https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/capital-business/wp/2016/09/30/why-your-next-job-depends-on-mastering-the-six-qs/

 

USA TODAY
— White House wants to add new racial category for Middle Eastern people – Gregory Korte  (DIERSEN: Of course, Democrats want this “racial category” to get preference over Americans.)
http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2016/09/30/white-house-wants-add-new-racial-category-middle-eastern-people/91322064/

 

NEW REPUBLIC
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Anti-Trumps say “Donald Trump Is a Useful Idiot for Dangerous People.”
https://newrepublic.com/article/137333/donald-trump-useful-idiot-dangerous-people

 

AMERICAN PROSPECT
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Those who are anti-religious, anti-conservative, and/or anti-Republican say “As Hyde Amendment Turns 40, Poll Shows Support for Its Repeal.”
http://prospect.org/blog/tapped/hyde-amendment-turns-40-poll-shows-support-its-repeal

 

RASMUSSEN REPORTS
— Voters Don’t Trust Media Fact-Checking  (DIERSEN: Ever-increasingly, the main stream media acts like it is an arm of the Democrat Party.)
http://www.rasmussenreports.com/public_content/politics/general_politics/september_2016/voters_don_t_trust_media_fact_checking

September 29 Evening Edition

GOPUSA ILLINOIS
— Mary-Louise Hengesbaugh, Kevin Fitzpatrick, and many others spoke very highly of Peter Breen at his outstanding fundraiser Thursday evening, September 29, 2016, at the Glen Oak Country Club in Glen Ellyn. The 60+ attendees included Lori Carlson, Tim Elloitt, Sal Falbo, Paul Fichtner, Laura Fitzpatrick, Heidi Holan, Brian Krajewski, Chris LeVan, Carl and Dagmar Lofgren, Bobby McNeily, John Morrissey, John Novak, Chris Nybo, John Valle, and Deanna Wilkins. – Dave Diersen
https://gopillinois.com

 

ABC7
— HILLARY CLINTON JOKES ABOUT TRUMP, JOHNSON ON WAY TO CHICAGO FUNDRAISER – John Garcia
http://abc7chicago.com/politics/hillary-clinton-jokes-about-trump-johnson-on-way-to-chicago-fundraiser/1531773/

 

NBC5
— Clinton Makes It Clear She Knows Many World Leaders – Mary Ann Ahern
http://www.nbcchicago.com/blogs/ward-room/Clinton-Makes-It-Clear-She-Knows-Many-World-Leaders–395345931.html
— Sen. Mark Kirk Turns Down Several Chicago Debates
http://www.nbcchicago.com/blogs/ward-room/Sen-Mark-Kirk-Turns-Down-Several-Chicago-Debates-395341581.html

 

FOX NEWS CHICAGO
— Donald Trump and Ivanka visit Chicago area, raise more than $2M in campaign cash – Mike Flannery
http://www.fox32chicago.com/news/local/208472543-story

 

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— Cubs president throws support behind Hillary – Michael Sneed
http://chicago.suntimes.com/politics/sneed-ivanka-and-da-coach-hit-it-off-at-fundraiser/
— Saying the Pledge of Allegiance to a faded flag – Neil Steinberg
http://chicago.suntimes.com/news/steinberg-saying-the-pledge-of-allegiance-to-a-faded-flag/

 

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: An anti-Trump says “Avoiding taxes doesn’t make you “smart.”
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/opinion/letters/ct-avoiding-taxes-doesn-t-make-you-smart-20160928-story.html
— Donald J. Trump Foundation not certified as charity in New York – David A. Fahrenthold
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/nationworld/politics/ct-donald-trump-foundation-new-york-20160929-story.html
— Newt Gingrich, who led impeachment fight, says Trump wrong to revive Bill Clinton scandals – Karen Tumulty
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/nationworld/politics/ct-trump-bill-clinton-impeachment-20160929-story.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Anti-Trumps say “Employees at Trump’s California golf course say he wanted to fire women who weren’t pretty enough.”
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/nationworld/sns-na-trump-women-20160929-story.html
— Chaos and exodus at Chicago Public Schools – Editorial
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/opinion/editorials/ct-cps-enrollment-decline-teachers-strike-vote-edit-20160929-story.html
— Emanuel: If teachers strike, they chose disrupting children’s education over pay raises – John Byrne and Juan Perez Jr.
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/politics/ct-chicago-schools-teachers-emanuel-0930-20160929-story.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Anti-Trumps say “Why the right is terrified of a Hillary Clinton victory.”
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/opinion/zorn/ct-hillary-clinton-good-president-zorn-perspec-20160930-column.html

 

DAILY HERALD
— DuPage Election Commission wants its lawyers to be less political – Robert Sanchez
http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20160929/news/160928558/
(FROM THE ARTICLE: Attorneys representing the DuPage County Election Commission might have to say “no” the next time a candidate asks them for a campaign contribution. The board that oversees the commission is working to establish a policy that would prohibit the agency’s attorneys from engaging in certain political activity “on behalf of any candidate under the jurisdiction” of the commission. According to a draft of the document, the proposed policy is intended to assure the public that the results of elections in DuPage “are free from any factors which would affect the integrity of the vote tabulation or the voter confidence in the electoral process.” The move comes after officials learned that Bond, Dickson & Associates — a Wheaton law firm that represents the election commission — has donated more than $6,300 since 2003 to Republican Recorder Fred Bucholz.)
— Cut budget or raise taxes? State budget divides 42nd House candidates – Marie Wilson
http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20160929/news/160928632/
— 63rd House candidates talk cutting spending, creating jobs – Madhu Krishnamurthy
http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20160929/news/160928628/
— Cut budget or raise taxes? State budget divides 42nd House candidates – Marie Wilson
http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20160929/news/160928632/
— Where 45th House candidates stand on pension fixes – Katlyn Smith
http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20160929/news/160928552/

 

CENTRAL ILLINOIS PROUD
— Lawsuit alleges Trump wanted to replace unattractive female employees  Trump Organization: allegations ‘meritless’ – CNN
http://www.centralillinoisproud.com/news/lawsuit-alleges-trump-wanted-to-replace-unattractive-female-employees
— Harry Reid: Trump GOP ‘Frankenstein monster’  Republicans are ‘party of Trump,’ Reid says – CNN
http://www.centralillinoisproud.com/news/harry-reid-trump-gop-frankenstein-monster

 

BLOOMINGTON PANTAGRAPH
— Indiana: Former Lake Station mayor, wife sentenced in gambling scheme – AP
http://www.pantagraph.com/news/state-and-regional/illinois/former-lake-station-mayor-wife-sentenced-in-gambling-scheme/article_faf038bb-30a0-5cb6-a6ca-f9358db22271.html

 

ILLINOIS REVIEW
— ILLINOIS NOT NECESSARILY IN THE BAG FOR CLINTON
http://illinoisreview.typepad.com/illinoisreview/2016/09/illinois-not-necessarily-in-the-bag-for-clinton-.html
— HULTGREN ASKS, “HOW LONG WILL VA SIT ON ITS HANDS WHILE OUR HEROES SUFFER AND WAIT?”
http://illinoisreview.typepad.com/illinoisreview/2016/09/hultgren-asks-how-long-will-va-sit-on-its-hands-while-our-heroes-suffer-and-wait.html

 

CAPITOL FAX
— Rauner launches new blog
http://capitolfax.com/2016/09/29/rauner-launches-new-blog/

 

PROGRESS ILLINOIS
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Those who are anti-Protestant, anti-conservative, anti-Republican, anti-American, anti-White, anti-male, anti-older people, anti-rich people, anti-gun owners, and/or anti-those whose ancestors have been in America longer than their ancestors DEMONIZE, DENIGRATE, AND CONDEMN THOSE WHO ARE NOT anti-Protestant, anti-conservative, anti-Republican, anti-American, anti-White, anti-male, anti-older people, anti-rich people, anti-gun owners, and/or anti-those whose ancestors have been in America longer than their ancestors.
http://progressillinois.com/posts/content/2016/09/29/illinois-elected-leaders-join-500-lawmakers-nationwide-denounce-hate-anti

 

WASHINGTON TIMES
— Why I’m a Miss USA competitor supporting and inspired by Donald Trump – Madison Gesiotto
http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2016/sep/29/why-im-miss-usa-competitor-supporting-and-inspired/

 

GOPUSA
— Sanders’ voters not showing up for Hillary
http://www.gopusa.com/sanders-voters-not-showing-up-for-hillary/

 

DAILY CALLER
— FBI Director Says Black Lives Matter ‘Uninformed, Anecdotally Driven’ – Amber Randall
http://dailycaller.com/2016/09/28/fbi-director-says-black-lives-matter-uninformed-anecdotally-driven/
— Obama Administration Official: We Don’t Screen Refugees For Radical Views – Alex Pfeiffer
http://dailycaller.com/2016/09/28/obama-administration-official-we-dont-screen-refugees-for-radical-views/
— First Lady Michelle Obama Attacks Trump As ‘Erratic And Threatening’ – Alex Pappas
http://dailycaller.com/2016/09/28/first-lady-michelle-obama-attacks-trump-as-erratic-and-threatening/

 

HOT AIR
— GAO report: HHS owes taxpayers billions in Obamacare reinsurance money – JOHN SEXTON
http://hotair.com/archives/2016/09/29/gao-report-hhs-mishandling-obamacare-reinsurance-money/

 

HUFFINGTON POST
— AFSCME Ad Accuses Rauner of ‘Waging War’ on Illinois Workers – Matthew Dietrich
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/matthew-dietrich/afscme-ad-accuses-rauner_b_12254270.html

 

REUTERS
— Wells Fargo workers say they were fired for reporting ‘gaming’ of sales quotas – Sarah N. Lynch
http://www.reuters.com/article/us-wells-fargo-accounts-whistleblower-idUSKCN11Z1RE

 

NEW YORK DAILY NEWS
— USA Today urges Americans to not vote for Donald Trump, does not endorse Hillary Clinton – CHRIS SOMMERFELDT
http://www.nydailynews.com/news/politics/usatoday-urges-americans-not-vote-donald-trump-article-1.2812275

 

CBS PHILLY
— Trump Advisers Weigh Putting Christie In Charge Of Debate Prep
http://philadelphia.cbslocal.com/2016/09/29/trump-advisers-weigh-putting-christie-in-charge-of-debate-prep/

 

WALL STREET JOURNAL
— Rep. Meeks: ‘Bad Culture’ at Wells Fargo  (DIERSEN: Democrats run the federal government.  Political affiliation is rampant in the federal government.  The culture at the federal government is bad for its employees who are Republican, and especially for those who are White, male, older, and/or non-veteran.)
http://www.wsj.com/video/rep-meeks-bad-culture-at-wells-fargo/13AD06DF-EF0D-4B11-8EBD-1F5DA0277727.html
— GAO Says Treasury Shortchanged in Affordable Care Program  GAO says order of payments improperly prioritized to favor insurers – LOUISE RADNOFSKY
http://www.wsj.com/articles/watchdog-says-treasury-shortchanged-in-affordable-care-program-1475186828

 

MONEY MAGAZINE
— More Americans Think Drug Prices Are Ridiculous, Fewer Think Drugs Improve Our Lives  Take notice, Big Pharma. – Brad Tuttle
http://time.com/money/4513403/prescription-drug-prices-too-high-2/

 

FCW
— Senator: Rigid hiring process pushes millennials from federal work – Chase Gunter  (DIERSEN: Many millions have not and will not seek a job with the federal government a) because the pay and benefits are terrible, b) because the advancement opportunities are terrible, c) because they lack required education, work experience, professional certifications, and/or professional licenses, d) because they cannot pass an employment examination, e) because they cannot pass a background investigation, f) because they cannot pass a physical examination, g) because they cannot take the demonization, denigration, and condemnation that comes with being a federal employee or federal retiree, and/or h) because they are Republican, White, male, older, and/or non-veteran and they know that the federal government discriminates against its employees who are Republican, White, male, older, and/or non-veteran.)
https://fcw.com/articles/2016/09/29/lankford-warns-on-federal-hiring.aspx

September 29 Morning Edition

ILLINOIS REVIEW
— JOSHUA NAPONIELLO: MY DAY WITH DONALD TRUMP IN BOLINGBROOK  (DIERSEN: Those who spoke very highly of Trump at this outstanding event included Roger Claar and Rudy Giuliani.  The 300+ attendees included John Cabello, Brad Cole, Dan Cronin, Demetra DeMonte, Kirk Dillard, Ron Gidwitz, Dan Hampton, David MacNeil, Richard Porter, Todd Ricketts, Skip Saviano, Tim Schneider, Mickey Straub, and Dave Tornga.)
http://illinoisreview.typepad.com/illinoisreview/2016/09/naponiello-my-day-with-donald-trump-in-bolingbrook.html
(FROM THE ARTICLE: How crazy is it that I ended up volunteering for perhaps the next president of the United States?  I mean you would have thought that by talking to Roger Claar the Mayor of Bolingbrook, I would volunteer at a Trump fundraiser! I can only say it was the best event that I have worked on in my early political life. Setting up tables was a challenge but greeting people by the door was amazing. Friendly faces, attitudes, familiar faces like (former State Senator) Kirk Dillard, (Bolingbrook Mayor) Roger Claar and (Chicago Cubs’ owner) Todd Ricketts.  I also had the pleasure of sitting next to (former New York City Mayor) Rudy Giuliani during the lunch. The speech that Trump delivered was electrifying. Reducing regulations, repealing Obamacare, and lowering taxes on the middle class. Straight to the point concise, was how his speech was, and everyone stood and applauded our future president of the United States. Unfortunately, there was a negative point, as I was called traitor and fake by Mexican protesters against Trump, yet I kept my smile and head straight up and continued to help Trump. After the event I traveled outside to see Trump supporters waving American flags and chanting “USA,USA,USA”. I got to talk to some of the Trump supporters and we discussed Trump at the first debate. Another highlight was being quoted in a Chicago Tribune story, link here https://www.google.com/amp/www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/bolingbrook-plainfield/news/ct-nvs-trump-bolingbrook-st-0929-20160928-story,amp.html  Otherwise I had a great time and learned from Trump what it means to be a leader. Joshua Naponiello is a 19 year old student at College of DuPage.)
— RHOADS: TRUMP FANS DESERVE BETTER
http://illinoisreview.typepad.com/illinoisreview/2016/09/rhoads-trump-fans-deserve-better.html
— THORNER: TRUMP ADVISOR LAUDS CONSERVATIVE “PILLARS” AT EAGLE FORUM CONFERENCE
http://illinoisreview.typepad.com/illinoisreview/2016/09/thorner-trump-advisor-lauds-conservative-pillars-at-eagle-forum-conference.html

 

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— Chicago police banned from threatening immigrants under Emanuel-backed measure – John Byrne  (DIERSEN: Ever-increasingly, the Democrats who run Chicago a) encourage people to come to America illegally, b) encourage people to stay in America illegally, and c) encourage people to bring people to America illegally.)
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/politics/ct-emanuel-immigrant-treatment-ordinance-met-20160928-story.html
— Just say no to Narcan? Heroin rescue efforts draw backlash – AP  (DIERSEN: Untended consequences SEE: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Unintended_consequences  “In the social sciences, unintended consequences (sometimes unanticipated consequences or unforeseen consequences) are outcomes that are not the ones foreseen and intended by a purposeful action.”)
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/sns-bc-us–heroin-overdoses-backlash-20160925-story.html
(FROM THE ARTICLE: First responders in U.S. communities reeling from waves of heroin overdoses say some people tell them they should just say no to using so many resources on drug abusers. Authorities say people have expressed frustration about rescuing addicts who often immediately resume using the potentially deadly drug. There are also concerns voiced about the wide-ranging social and government budget costs involved, including for the overdose antidote naloxone. Some signs of heroin overdose backlash: — Gov. Paul LePage in hard-hit Maine vetoed legislation this year to expand access to naloxone, usually under the brand name Narcan. He has explained that when people are receiving a dozen or more doses, they should start having to pay for it. The Legislature overrode his veto. — An effort by authorities in Ohio’s Hamilton County to get a dangerous heroin batch off the streets by offering immunity for people who turn in drugs drew a rebuke from Sheriff Richard Jones in neighboring Butler County, who argued it only enables dealers and users and gives them an excuse if they are caught. — A police photo of a grandmother and her boyfriend unconscious after overdosing with a 4-year-old boy in their car went viral this month after the police department in Ohio’s East Liverpool posted it on Facebook, drawing thousands of comments including from people decrying lenience toward users who endanger children or steal to support their habits. — A retired attorney wrote an op-ed column in The Cincinnati Enquirer examining the costs of treating heroin addiction, the strain on public resources and the rise in “drugged driving” accidents as he urged aggressive punishment. “What social policy is advanced by subsidizing recklessness?” John M. Kunst Jr., of suburban Cincinnati, wrote earlier this year. “Why do we excuse and enable addiction?” “I understand the frustration,” said Police Chief Thomas Synan Jr. of Newtown, Ohio, who heads a Cincinnati-area heroin coalition task force. “I understand the feeling that someone is doing something to themselves, so why do the rest of us have to pay? But our job is to save lives, period.”)
— Millionaire mayor Rahm Emanuel finds $5.62 smoothie ‘a little pricey’ – Bill Ruthhart  (DIERSEN: From what I see, if you do not have at least $1 million in investable assets or if you are not track to have at least $1 million in investable assets by the time you retire, you are in big trouble financially.)
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/politics/ct-rahm-emanuel-whole-foods-englewood-20160928-story.html

 

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— Equal opportunity for all voters always comes first – Editorial
http://chicago.suntimes.com/opinion/editorial-equal-opportunity-for-all-voters-always-comes-first/

 

DAILY HERALD
— Will Roskam debate for first time in 8 years? – Kerry Lester
http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20160929/news/160928646/
—  Wide world of campaign coverage under way – Jim Slusher
http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20160929/discuss/160928660/
— Longtime Alderman O’Connor named Aurora’s acting mayor – Amy Roth
http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20160928/news/160928732/

 

CRAIN’S CHICAGO BUSINESS
— AFSCME makes its move in contract battle with Rauner – GREG HINZ
http://www.chicagobusiness.com/article/20160928/BLOGS02/160929784/afscme-launches-anti-rauner-ad-campaign
— Which Chicago is your neighborhood in? – GREG HINZ
http://www.chicagobusiness.com/article/20160929/BLOGS02/160929776/which-chicago-is-your-neighborhood-in

 

WTTW
— Donald Trump Hits Campaign Trail in Chicago – Paris Schutz
http://chicagotonight.wttw.com/2016/09/28/donald-trump-hits-campaign-trail-chicago

 

QUINCY HERALD WHIG
— Ivanka Trump portrays her father as a leader at Quincy campaign event – Doug Wilson
http://www.whig.com/20160928/ivanka-trump-portrays-her-father-as-a-leader-at-quincy-campaign-event#

 

NORTHERN PUBLIC RADIO
— Trump Fundraiser At Bolingbrook Attracts Mixed Response – TONY ARNOLD
http://northernpublicradio.org/post/trump-fundraiser-bolingbrook-attracts-mixed-response

 

SPRINGFIELD STATE JOURNAL REGISTER
— GOP attacks DelGiorno for pension he now won’t get – Bernard Schoenburg
http://www.sj-r.com/opinion/20160928/bernard-schoenburg-gop-attacks-delgiorno-for-pension-he-now-wont-get

 

HERALD & REVIEW
— Dale Righter gains bigger budget role for GOP – DAN PETRELLA
http://herald-review.com/news/state-and-regional/govt-and-politics/righter-gains-bigger-budget-role-for-gop/article_5bd9e18d-7561-5c90-ab1e-e878bbbd6795.html

 

CENTRAL ILLINOIS NEWS NOW
— Ivanka Trump holds fundraiser in downtown Peoria
http://www.cinewsnow.com/news/local/Ivanka-Trump-holds-fundraiser-in-downtown-Peoria-395191731.html

 

CENTRAL ILLINOIS PROUD
— Trump campaign talking points: Bring up Monica  Talking points also level new allegations – CNN
http://www.centralillinoisproud.com/news/trump-campaign-talking-points-bring-up-monica

 

CHAMPAIGN/URBANA NEWS GAZETTE
— Munger best bet for comptroller – Editorial
http://www.news-gazette.com/opinion/editorials/2016-09-29/munger-best-bet-comptroller.html

 

ALTON DAILY NEWS
— Merit-Based Pay Getting Closer Look – Benjamin Yount  (DIERSEN: Measuring job performance is extremely subjective.  In 1989, the Democrats who ran GAO implemented their “pay-for-performance” system to help them get rid of the agency’s employees who were Republican, White, male, older, and/or non-veteran.)
http://altondailynews.com/news/details.cfm?clientid=17&id=225380#.V-z8NxHxZZI

 

WSIL TV
— Clinton vows to retaliate against foreign hackers – AP
http://www.wsiltv.com/story/33275901/clinton-vows-to-retaliate-against-foreign-hackers

 

THE SOUTHERN
— Governor Rauner’s “Turnaround Agenda” still viable, impacting local elections – STEPHANIE ESTERS
http://thesouthern.com/elections/governor-rauner-s-turnaround-agenda-still-viable-impacting-local-elections/article_f43c4099-ad90-5acc-934c-4426348071c4.html

 

MILWAUKEE JOURNAL SENTINEL
— Trump rallies GOP faithful, attacks Clinton in Waukesha – Bill Glauber, Craig Gilbert and Meg Jones
http://www.jsonline.com/story/news/politics/elections/2016/09/28/trump-rallies-gop-faithful-waukesha/91230672/

 

NPR ILLINOIS
— Rauner Won’t Say Whether He Favors Amending Illinois’ Constitution – AMANDA VINICKY  (DIERSEN: Democrats run Illinois.  If they could amend the Illinois Constitution, they would amend it to get rid of individuals, organizations, and governments that are Protestant, conservative, Republican, American, White, male, older, rich, gun owners, and/or those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.  They would amend the Illinois Constitution to promote dependency on government, LGBTQ activity, abortion, mass/illegal immigration, pot, booze, gambling and other vices, abolishment of the First and Second Amendments, race and gender based preference giving, age discrimination, and the rest of the Democrat Party platform.)
http://nprillinois.org/post/rauner-wont-say-whether-he-favors-amending-illinois-constitution#stream/0

 

SAVE THE CHICAGO READER
— Help us win the fight for the Reader: its bold writing must be saved – Ben Joravsky  (DIERSEN: QUESTION: Why does Diersen send out his GOPUSA ILLINOIS emails to anyone who wants them every morning and every evening free of charge and without any advertising?  ANSWER: Diersen promotes the Republican Party platform, the Illinois Republican Party platform, and the Milton Township Republican Central Committee resolution against video gambling.  He who pays the piper calls the tunes, and Diersen does not want anyone to call his tunes.  Diersen can afford to donate the thousands of hours and thousands of dollars each year needed to put the emails together and to send them out.  Diersen fills a tremendous communication void in Illinois. No one else provides an email service that even comes close to what Diersen does.)
https://medium.com/@savethechicagoreader/help-us-win-the-fight-for-the-reader-its-bold-writing-must-be-saved-346102289da2#.5t2605vze
(FROM THE ARTICLE: As much as I may not like to admit it, I’m the old guy on the Reader staff. And so I’m writing on behalf of all the employees in our guild bargaining unit. My first Reader story – a freelanced restaurant review – ran in 1977, before many of my current colleagues were even born. I started covering politics for the paper in 1984. I’ve been a staff writer since 1990. That’s long enough for me to have learned a thing or two about what makes this paper so great. Yes, the Reader runs provocative theater, music, film, and food criticism, but just as important, its editors give writers the freedom to tell it like it is, even if we irritate the hell out of the powers that be.)

 

DUPAGE COUNTY ELECTION COMMISSION
— 2017 Submission Period for Precinct Line Modification  The DuPage County Election Commission hereby notifies the general public and other interested parties of the scheduled submission period opening January 3, 2017, for modification to Precinct lines in DuPage County. For additional information, please contact the Election Commission at (630) 407-5600.
http://www.dupageco.org/Election/Election_Commission_News/2016/53598/

 

ILLINOIS LEAKS
— Auditor General Report on College of DuPage Released – WOW! – Kirk Allen
http://edgarcountywatchdogs.com/2016/09/auditor-general-report-on-college-of-dupage-released-wow/

 

ILLINOIS FAMILY INSTITUTE
— District U-46 School Board Needs the Boot and a Fat Lawsuit
https://illinoisfamily.org/podcast/podcast-district-u-46-school-board-needs-boot-fat-lawsuit/

 

CAPITOL FAX
— Republican candidate Dave Severin says he doesn’t want The Southern’s endorsement  (DIERSEN: My critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes hint/imply/argue/shout that no candidate should want my endorsement.  My critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes a) reject planks in the Republican Party platform and work against those like me who support those planks, b) reject planks in the Illinois Republican Party platform and work against those like me who support those planks, c) reject the Milton Township Republican Central Committee resolution against video gambling and work against those like me who support that resolution, d) focus on destroying those like me who they cannot manipulate/dominate, e) were defendants in lawsuits that I have filed, f) are operatives for the aforesaid, and/or g) are dupes for the aforesaid and/or are anti-Protestant, anti-conservative, anti-Republican, anti-American, anti-White, anti-male, anti-older people, anti-rich people, anti-gun owners, and/or anti-those whose ancestors have been in America longer than their ancestors.)
http://capitolfax.com/2016/09/29/republican-candidate-says-he-doesnt-want-newspapers-endorsement/
— Trump campaign blames Rauner-signed law for Chicago violence increase
http://capitolfax.com/2016/09/29/trump-campaign-blames-rauner-signed-law-for-chicago-violence-increase/

 

GOPUSA
— Comey tries again to defend Clinton email probe; objects to being called ‘weasel’
http://www.gopusa.com/?p=15387

 

FREEDOM’S JOURNAL
— CAN WE CLOSE THE BLACK ECONOMIC GAP? – Bishop Jackson
http://freedomsjournalinstitute.org/latest-news/family/can-we-close-the-black-economic-gap/

 

THE BLAZE
— University of Michigan Black Lives Matter debate shut down by protesters alleging racism, bigotry – Chris Enloe
http://www.theblaze.com/stories/2016/09/28/university-of-michigan-black-lives-matter-debate-shut-down-by-protesters-alleging-racism-bigotry/
— College student threatened after suggesting ‘progressive’ school’s admission process is ‘anything but fair’ – Jon Street  (DIERSEN: My Democrat superiors, supervisors, coworkers, and subordinates in the federal government always hinted/implied/argued/shouted that it unfair to Democrats, to minorities, to females, to younger people, and to veterans a) that the Post Office hired me in 1966 and let me work there for almost 3 years, b) that IRS hired me in 1971 and let me work there for almost 9 years, c) that IRS promoted me in 1972, 1973, and 1974, d) that GAO hired me in 1980 and let me work there for almost 18 years, and d) that GAO promoted me in 1986.)
http://www.theblaze.com/stories/2016/09/28/college-student-threatened-after-suggesting-progressive-schools-admission-process-is-anything-but-fair/

 

CONSERVATIVE REPUBLICAN NEWS
— WHY IS IT ONLY ‘SCIENCE’ WHEN IT GROWS GOVERNMENT? – Kent Kellar
http://conservativerepublicannews.com/2016/09/28/why-is-it-only-science-when-it-grows-government/

 

POLITICO
— Poll finds 7 percent of voters have ended friendships over the election – Nolan D. McCaskill  (DIERSEN: Ever-increasingly, anti-Trumps make it clear that they hate Trump and Trump’s supporters.  Anti-Trumps are anti-Protestant, anti-conservative, anti-Republican, anti-American, anti-White, anti-male, anti-older people, anti-rich people, anti-gun owners, and/or anti-those whose ancestors have been in America longer than their ancestors.)
http://www.politico.com/story/2016/09/poll-2016-election-broken-friendships-228846

 

NEW YORK TIMES
— For Some Newspapers, Endorsing Clinton Means Losing Subscribers – SYDNEY EMBER  (DIERSEN: GOPUSA ILLINOIS has lost subscribers a) because I support the traditional family, right to life, immigration, equal opportunity (no race or gender based preference giving), Second Amendment, illegal drugs, and other planks in the Republican Party platform and the Illinois Republican Party platform, b) because I support the Milton Township Republican Central Committee resolution against video gambling, and c) because I refuse to serve as an operative or as a dupe for anyone.)
http://www.nytimes.com/2016/09/29/business/media/clinton-endorsement.html
— Who’s Really Older, Trump or Clinton?  It’s a new age for age on the campaign trail. – Gail Collins  (DIERSEN: How old are you?  I am 68 years old today.  What is your position on age discrimination?  My critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes have always promoted age discrimination. They hint/imply/argue/shout that if you are Republican, White, male, and/or non-veteran you are stupid and you are lazy and you should be gotten rid of if you not earning at least $100,000/year by age 25, $150,000/year by age 30, $200,000/year by age 35, $250,000/year by age 40, $300,000/year by age 45, $350,000/year by age 50, $400,000/year by age 55, $450,000/year by age 60, $500,000/year by age 65, etc.)
http://www.nytimes.com/2016/09/29/opinion/whos-really-older-trump-or-clinton.html

 

WASHINGTON POST
— Enabler or family defender? How Hillary Clinton responded to husband’s accusers – Shawn Boburg
https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/enabler-or-family-defender-how-hillary-clinton-responded-to-husbands-accusers/2016/09/28/58dad5d4-6fb1-11e6-8533-6b0b0ded0253_story.html
— Donald Trump’s weight problem: He can’t stop talking about ‘fat’ people – Katie Zezima and Jose A. DelReal
https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/donald-trumps-weight-problem-he-cant-stop-talking-about-fat-people/2016/09/28/891ddd3a-858d-11e6-a3ef-f35afb41797f_story.html
— Donald Trump’s rise reflects American conservatism’s decay – George F. Will  (DIERSEN: Which “Republicans” work the hardest against conservatism in your municipality, in your township/ward, in your county, and in Illinois?  I should write about the aforesaid in Wheaton, in Glen Ellyn, in Milton Township, in DuPage County, and in Illinois.  The aforesaid focus on destroying the Milton Township Republican Central Committee, the DuPage County Republican Central Committee, and the Illinois Republican Party.)
https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/trumps-rise-reflects-american-conservatisms-decay/2016/09/28/e9244732-84cf-11e6-a3ef-f35afb41797f_story.html
— Companies are disclosing more about their political contributions, study says – Catherine Ho  (DIERSEN: Of course, needless-to-say, the more money that an employer gives to Democrats, the less likely that employer will hire, retain, or promote Republicans.)
https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/powerpost/wp/2016/09/29/companies-are-disclosing-more-about-their-political-contributions-study-says/
— Trump: ‘Google search engine was suppressing the bad news about Hillary Clinton’
https://www.washingtonpost.com/video/politics/trump-google-search-engine-was-suppressing-the-bad-news-about-hillary-clinton/2016/09/28/b237dd72-85e4-11e6-b57d-dd49277af02f_video.html
— OUTSTANDING: Senate Republicans revive legislation to ban online gambling – Catherine Ho
https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/powerpost/wp/2016/09/28/senate-republicans-revive-legislation-to-ban-online-gambling/
— Why are African-Americans such loyal Democrats when they are so ideologically diverse? – Theodore R. Johnson
https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/monkey-cage/wp/2016/09/28/can-trump-win-black-votes-what-we-know-from-5-decades-of-black-voting-data/

 

WALL STREET JOURNAL
— How Generous Are the Candidates? Should Voters Care?  Clinton and Trump have told us something in the way they go about giving, or not giving.  SUZANNE GARMENT and  LESLIE LENKOWSKY  (DIERSEN: How generous are you?  Of course, needless-to-say, my critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes have always hinted/implied/argued/shouted a) that they are extremely generous and b) that I am not generous at all. In my defense, I send out a GOPUSA ILLINOIS each and every morning and each and every evening free of charge and without any advertising.)
http://www.wsj.com/articles/how-generous-are-the-candidates-should-voters-care-1475102489

 

12 NEWS NOW
— Trump claims he was ‘holding back’ in debate with Clinton – Dave Berman  (DIERSEN: Do your critics/opponents, their operatives and their dupes hint/imply/argue/shout that they are “holding back,” and that if you do not stop doing what they want you to stop doing, that they will harm you even more than they already have?  My critics/opponents, their operatives and their dupes have always done that.)
http://www.12newsnow.com/news/politics/national-politics/trump-claims-he-was-holding-back-in-debate-with-clinton/327496700

 

GOVERNING
— How Unregulated Dark Money Is Reshaping State Politics  Several governors are using nonprofits to get themselves elected and promote their agendas once in office — without ever having to disclose where the money came from. – ALAN GREENBLATT
http://www.governing.com/topics/elections/gov-dark-money-campaign-finance-state-politics.html

 

GAO
— Federal Workforce: Lessons Learned for Engaging Millennials and Other Age Groups (DIERSEN: While I worked for the federal government for almost 30 years, my Democrat superiors focused on a) hiring, retaining, and promoting young Democrat minorities and young Democrat females and b) making way for them by getting rid of their employees who were Republican, White, male, older, and/or non-veteran.)
http://www.gao.gov/products/GAO-16-880T
(FROM THE ARTICLE: With more than 30% of federal employees eligible to retire by 2019, a lot of jobs could open up that the current federal workforce can’t fill. So, the government needs to recruit and retain the next generation of workers. Strong employee engagement—a positive feeling about one’s employer and its mission—tends to help agencies hire and keep employees. You might think that millennials are less engaged than other age groups, but the data in this testimony showed that engagement doesn’t vary much by age. Engagement increases for everyone when agencies demonstrate that they value their employees.)

 
MONEY MAGAZINE
— Donald Trump’s Net Worth Fell $800 Million Over the Past Year  Forbes’ new calculation puts the presidential candidate’s net worth at $3.7 billion. – Alicia Adamczyk
http://time.com/money/4511357/donald-trump-net-worth-falls/
— What Boomers Have Learned About Retirement Saving  Younger generations should take note. – Dan Kadlec   (DIERSEN: Sadly, many, if not most, if not virtually all of my critics’/opponents’ operatives and dupes have saved little or nothing for their retirement.  Because of their need for money, they do/will do just about anything for my critics and for my opponents.)
http://time.com/money/4505205/retirement-saving-what-boomers-have-learned/
— Lawsuit Alleges Exactly How Wells Fargo Pushed Employees to Abuse Customers  The complaints paint a picture of a toxic culture. – Athena Cao  (DIERSEN: The culture in the federal government is toxic for its employees who are Republican, White, male, older, and/or non-veteran.)
http://time.com/money/4510482/wells-fargo-fake-accounts-class-action-lawsuit/

September 28 Evening Edition

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— Trump opponents, supporters clash outside Bolingbrook fundraiser – Frank Vaisvilas and Alicia Fabbre (DIERSEN: Those who spoke very highly of Trump at this outstanding event included Roger Claar and Rudy Giuliani.  The 300+ attendees included John Cabello, Brad Cole, Dan Cronin, Demetra DeMonte, Kirk Dillard, Ron Gidwitz, Dan Hampton, David MacNeil, Richard Porter, Todd Ricketts, Skip Saviano, Tim Schneider, Mickey Straub, and Dave Tornga.)
http://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/bolingbrook-plainfield/news/ct-nvs-trump-bolingbrook-st-0929-20160928-story.html
(FROM AN EARLIER VERSION OF THE ARTICLE: David John Diersen, editor for gopillinois.com, said Rudy Giuliani made a surprise appearance.  He said Trump made many jokes and his winning Illinois is “in the realm of possibilities.” Attendee Joshua Naponiello, who’s a volunteer with the DuPage County GOP, said Trump gave a speech with talking points that included reducing regulation, reducing taxes for businesses and the middle class and repealing Obamacare. He said one of Trump’s guests included a representative of the Pakistani Islamic community and an Islamic prayer was given and everyone prayed along. Some of Trump’s supporters also showed up early, including Garry Slabaugh of Romeoville. He said he is excited the candidate he supported since the beginning of the primaries was virtually in his backyard. “I heard about (the fundraiser) last night, and I could hardly sleep,” Slabaugh said. “My wife wishes she was off today so she could be here.” He said he and his wife attended the Trump rally at UIC on March 11 that was canceled amid security concerns. “People were pounding our van and called us racist and they didn’t even know us,” Slabaugh said. “I hope it’s not like that today.” He said he’s not a racist and supports Trump because “he’s tells the truth.” “I don’t like the way things are going,” Slabaugh said. “I don’t want more of the same.” Police staged all demonstrators, supporters and media in a field across the street from the clubhouse not allowing anyone uninvited into the private event in which donors paid up to $250,000.)
— Trump in Chicago: Clinton ‘grossly incompetent’ – Rick Pearson
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/politics/ct-donald-trump-chicago-met-0929-20160928-story.html
— Friend of man gunned down near Millennium Park: ‘I’m ready to boycott the city of Chicago’ – Katherine Rosenberg-Douglas
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/breaking/ct-millennium-park-fatal-shooting-20160927-story.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Anti-Trumps say “Donald Trump’s deep-rooted racism.”  Anti-Trumps are anti-Protestant, anti-conservative, anti-Republican, anti-American, anti-White, anti-male, anti-older people, anti-rich people, anti-gun owners, and/or anti-those whose ancestors have been in America longer than their ancestors.
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/opinion/commentary/ct-donald-trump-blacks-racist-20160928-story.html
— Audit details lax leadership at College of DuPage, offers 19 recommendations – Erin Chan Ding
http://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/naperville-sun/news/ct-nvs-college-dupage-audit-st-0930-20160928-story.html
— Big crowds don’t always translate into big votes – Chris Cillizza
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/sns-wp-campaign-rallies-7f895554-85a8-11e6-a3ef-f35afb41797f-20160928-story.html

 

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— Trump pumps up the room in Bolingbrook fundraiser – Michael Sneed
http://chicago.suntimes.com/politics/sneed-trump-pumps-up-the-room-in-bolingbrook-fundraiser/
(FROM THE ARTICLE: Hey! Hey!  It was a Trump love fest. Pull up a luncheon chair. Donald Trump, who has dinged Chicago for our murder rate, denounced the Cubs last year for being poorly run by owners who opposed his campaign, and expressed concern for the Chicago Bears going forward — was all banter, burble and bubble at a private luncheon in Bolingbrook on Wednesday. “I love Chicago. I am an investor here. It’s a great city,” chirped Trump, who left the Bolingbrook Golf Club fund-raiser organized by savvy Bolingbrook Mayor Roger Claar with $1.5 million bucks in his political pocket. “It was a huge blowout,” a luncheon source said. Trump, who took no questions from the 350 plus donors dining on cold salmon salad and Claar’s favorite yellow pudding, played it mellow while pitching podium bon mots to the audience in the Ronald Reagan room. Todd Ricketts, a co-owner of the Cubs who is CEO of the conservative Ending Spending Super PAC, was in attendance. In a shout-out to Ricketts, Trump yelled: “I want to commend the Ricketts family on their business plan and how they rebuilt the Chicago Cubs in a few short years!”  Ricketts shouted back:” It’s gonna be a great year because YOU are going to win the presidency AND THE CUBS ARE GOING TO WIN THE WORLD SERIES!”  (Trump’s praise for the Cubs followed disclosures Wednesday morning Joe Ricketts was doing a turnaround, endorsing Trump and donating $1 million to elect him.) The room erupted into applause. Trump was now on a roll. Tossing a huge shoutout to retired Hall of Fame football defensive tackle Dan Hampton, whom he mistakenly called “Dave,” Trump praised Hampton and asked him to join him on stage. “My daughter Ivanka always reminds me I am a BIG guy,” said Trump, who reportedly weighs 267 pounds. “So I just want to show my children there are guys bigger than me. And I want you to tell coach [Mike] Ditka how much I love the guy and appreciate his support and friendship.”  Then Trump told Hampton he “wished you’d suit up because the Bears need you.”  Trump also volunteered to lend Hampton his knees. “I have great knees and if you want to borrow them. I’d be more than happy to do so,” Trump said. Trump then gave a big shout-out to WeatherTech CEO David MacNeil, commending him for manufacturing his product in America. MacNeil shouted back: “And I employ 1,100 people here in Bolingbrook.” Trump, however, saved the knife for Republican U.S. Sen. Mark Kirk, who has refused to endorse Trump. The source claimed Trump stated: “It is one thing not to endorse me, but it another thing to use me in ads for yourself against me. Guys like Kirk who are behind in the polls can’t figure out why guys like me are ahead in the polls.” Trump, who told the crowd his campaign raised $18 million since his televised debate two days ago, singled Kirk out several times for disdain, the source added. Trump also praised Claar, who organized the event. Overseeing a diverse community, Claar’s event had a Muslim deliver the invocation, an African-American as master of ceremonies, and an African-American woman sing the national anthem, according to the source.)
— Trump makes unannounced stop at Polish National Alliance in Chicago before suburban fundraisers
http://chicago.suntimes.com/politics/trump-tvisit-polish-national-alliance-on-chicagos-far-north-side/
— CTU’s House of Delegates votes to set a strike date of Oct. 11; CPS CEO says a strike can still be averted
http://chicago.suntimes.com/news/chicago-teachers-union-to-consider-oct-11-strike-date-at-meeting/
— Rauner, legislative panel have $2.4-billion deficit disagreement
http://chicago.suntimes.com/news/rauner-administration-says-budget-deficit-is-2-4-billion-less/

 

DAILY HERALD
— Demonstrators protest as Trump visits Bolingbrook – Marni Pyke
http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20160928/news/160928781/
— Trump in Chicago: I’ll be ‘true friend to Poland
http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20160928/news/160928757/
— Auditor: College of DuPage needs to improve oversight, operations – Robert Sanchez
http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20160928/news/160928777/
— GOP incumbent state representative Michael McAuliffe spends big to keep seat – Christopher Placek
http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20160928/news/160928681/
— Lauzen alleges ‘political retaliation’ – James Fuller
http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20160928/news/160928709/
— Time to make COD the bright star of DuPage again – Tom Cullerton
http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20160928/submitted/160928723/

 

ABC7
— Donald Trump was in the Chicago area Wednesday to raise money and meet with the Polish American Congress Wednesday morning. – Ben Bradley and Laura Podesta
http://abc7chicago.com/politics/donald-trump-campaigns-in-chicago/1530093/

 

NBC5
— Donald Trump, in Chicago for Surprise Event, Attacks Hillary Clinton For Failing D.C. Bar Exam  Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump spoke at Chicago’s Polish National Alliance Wednesday morning, faulting his opponent, Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton, for failing the bar exam in Washington D.C. – Tom Schuba  (DIERSEN: My Democrat IRS superiors, supervisors, coworkers, and subordinates were furious that I passed the CPA examination on my first attempt in 1979; it frustrated their efforts to paint me as being stupid and lazy.  Few of them had attempted to pass the examination, even fewer eventually passed it, and very few passed it on their first attempt.  My Democrat GAO superiors, supervisors, coworkers, and subordinates were furious that I passed the Certified Internal Auditor examination on my first attempt in 1981; it frustrated their efforts to paint me as being stupid and lazy.  Few of them had attempted to pass the examination, even fewer eventually passed it, and very few passed it on their first attempt.)
http://www.nbcchicago.com/blogs/ward-room/donald-trump-chicago-campaign-polish-national-alliance-395140451.html
— Trump Campaign Denies He’s Sick After Chicago Speech Fuels Further Questions About His Health
http://www.nbcchicago.com/blogs/ward-room/Trump-Campaign-Denies-Hes-Sick-After-Chicago-Speech-Fuels-Further-Questions-About-His-Health-395117731.html

 

CBS2
— Donald Trump Greeted By Cheers And Jeers During Chicago-Area Visit – Derrick Blakley
http://chicago.cbslocal.com/2016/09/28/donald-trump-greeted-by-cheers-and-jeers-during-chicago-area-visit/

 

CRAIN’S CHICAGO BUSINESS
— Trump pops up to prop up Chicago’s Polish community
http://www.chicagobusiness.com/article/20160928/NEWS02/160929789/trump-pops-up-to-prop-up-chicagos-polish-community

 

WJBC
— Sen. Brady: Limiting same day voter registration will curb fraud
http://www.wjbc.com/2016/09/28/sen-brady-limiting-same-day-voter-registration-will-curb-fraud/

 

WBEZ
— Illinois GOP Chairman: I Choose Rude Over Wrong – Tony Arnold
https://www.wbez.org/shows/wbez-news/illinois-gop-chairman-i-choose-rude-over-wrong/cb47a86c-2d9c-41ca-8169-0c4e3f7bdc1a

 

PEORIA PUBLIC RADIO
— Governor Mum On Trump’s “War-Torn” Chicago Characterization – AMANDA VINICKY
http://peoriapublicradio.org/post/governor-mum-trumps-war-torn-chicago-characterization#stream/0

 

CENTRAL ILLINOIS PROUD
— Trump angry at allies conceding he lost debate  Source: Message was ‘not subtle’ – CNN
http://www.centralillinoisproud.com/news/trump-angry-at-allies-conceding-he-lost-debate

 

DNA INFO
— Trump In Chicago: I’ll Be ‘Greatest President For Jobs God Ever Created’ – Heather Cherone
https://www.dnainfo.com/chicago/20160928/sauganash/trump-in-chicago-grafitti

 

BLOOMINGTON PANTAGRAPH
— Despite harsh reviews, Trump resists new debate approach – AP
http://www.pantagraph.com/news/state-and-regional/illinois/despite-harsh-reviews-trump-resists-new-debate-approach/article_3ffbae29-68ff-5cb9-9aa2-8ecd62dc5250.html

 

DEKALB DAILY CHRONICLE
— Protesters, supporters gather in Bolingbrook as fundraiser held for Donald Trump – MIKE MALLORY
http://www.daily-chronicle.com/2016/09/28/protesters-supporters-gather-in-bolingbrook-as-fundraiser-held-for-donald-trump/abhjtol/

 

  1. LOUIS TODAY
    — Do whites and men have too much power? – Scott Clement and Emily Guskin  (DIERSEN: How much power do you have?  Power is religious, government, political, and/or financial clout.)
    http://www.stltoday.com/news/national/govt-and-politics/do-whites-and-men-have-too-much-power/article_a343bfc0-b572-5f66-90f1-215d5820e7dc.html
    (FROM THE ARTICLE: It’s no secret that race and gender issues have been front-and-center in this year’s presidential contest, and a new Washington Post-ABC News poll shines a new light on a central part of this dynamic: views of the power of whites and men. White men fueled Trump’s overall support in the poll, with likely voters in this demographic favoring him by a whopping 40-point margin, compared with a nearly tied contest among white women (46-44) and Clinton’s 50-point lead among all non-white voters (69-19). The Post-ABC poll also asked whether men, women, whites and racial and ethnic minorities have “too much,” “too little” or “about the right amount” of influence in the country. Just more than four in 10 registered voters say each of women and minorities have too little influence, while far fewer say either has too much sway. Looking at whites and men, nearly four in 10 voters say men have too much influence in the country, while one-third says the same about whites. Putting those questions together, voters split evenly, with 48 percent saying whites or men have too much influence, while 48 percent say neither group does. The Post-ABC poll found responses to this question are closely connected with support for Clinton and Trump. Trump’s support is 36 points higher among voters who say whites have “about the right amount” or “too little” influence in America, compared with those who say whites have too much influence (53 percent to 17 percent). Trump’s support is also 27 percentage points higher among voters who reject the idea that men have “too much” influence, compared with those who do. Put together, Trump leads Clinton by a 57-28 margin among voters who say neither whites nor men have too much influence, while he trails Clinton by 52 points among voters who say both whites and men have too much influence (14-66). Fascinatingly, the impact of these attitudes is largest among voters who belong to the two historically advantaged demographics. Whites voters who say their racial group has too much influence prefer Clinton by a 38-point margin over Trump (61-23), while those who say their influence is about right or insufficient favor Trump by a 40-point margin (63-23). Likewise, male voters who say men are too influential favor Clinton by 25 points (52-27) while those who feel men are not too powerful prefer Trump by a 44-point margin (59-25). Political divisions over gender and race are far from new, and the poll also finds big partisan splits on these questions – an indication that they predate Clinton and Trump’s candidacies. Democrats are about twice as likely to say men have too much influence as Republicans and three times as likely to say whites have too much sway. But it is also likely that heated rhetoric over police shootings of black men, racism, sexism and immigration have helped solidify partisan divisions on issues of race and gender.)

 

SUBURBAN LIFE
— Audit makes 19 recommendations to College of DuPage  COD officials address audit results – ERIC SCHELKOPF
http://www.mysuburbanlife.com/2016/09/28/audit-makes-19-recommendations-to-college-of-dupage/a1ljw9b/

 

BOLINGBROOK PATCH
— Donald Trump’s Bolingbrook Fundraiser Brings Out Supporters, Opponents  “We don’t see race. We see right and wrong. What Donald Trump represents is wrong,” said one protester. – Scott Viau
http://patch.com/illinois/bolingbrook/donald-trumps-bolingbrook-fundraiser-brings-out-supporters-opponents

 

WHEATON PATCH
— College of DuPage Audit Cites 19 Areas for Improvement  The audit found that the COD Board of Trustees “could improve their fiduciary oversight of the college’s operations in several areas.” – Amie Rowland
http://patch.com/illinois/wheaton/s/fwbjk/college-of-dupage-audit-cites-19-areas-for-improvement

 

ILLINOIS REVIEW
— WHERE’S WEYERMULLER? TRACKING TRUMP’S CHICAGO VISIT
http://illinoisreview.typepad.com/illinoisreview/2016/09/wheres-weyermuller-tracking-trumps-chicago-visit.html
— THORNER: AMERICA’S NATIONAL SECURITY URGENT, SAYS TWO FORMER AMBASSADORS
http://illinoisreview.typepad.com/illinoisreview/2016/09/thorner-americas-national-security-urgent-says-two-former-ambassadors.html

 

CAPITOL FAX
— GOP chairman says Rauner criticism “drives me crazy”
http://capitolfax.com/2016/09/28/gop-chairman-says-rauner-criticism-drives-me-crazy/
— Edgar, Kennedy take turns whacking Rauner, Trump
http://capitolfax.com/2016/09/28/edgar-kennedy-take-turns-whacking-rauner-trump/

 

WASHINGTON TIMES
— Trump says Clinton White House will be for sale, urges voters to ‘follow the money’ – Seth McLaughlin
http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2016/sep/28/donald-trump-says-hillary-clinton-white-house-will/

 

ONE NEWS NOW
— GOP seeks ‘big tent’ but who props it up? – Charlie Butts
http://www.onenewsnow.com/politics-govt/2016/09/28/gop-seeks-big-tent-but-who-props-it-up

 

HUFFINGTON POST
— TRAGIC: Americans Are Saving Less Than Ever – Steve Rhode
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/americans-are-saving-less-than-ever-and-some-see-a_us_57eae282e4b0972364dea5e9

 

NBC NEWS
— Trump Campaign Quietly Shouts About Clinton Sex Scandals – BENJY SARLIN and ALEX SEITZ-WALD
http://www.nbcnews.com/politics/2016-election/trump-campaign-quietly-shouts-about-clinton-sex-scandals-n656466

 

NEW YORK TIMES
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Anti-Trumps on “Parsing What Makes a Trump Supporter Tick.”
http://www.nytimes.com/2016/09/29/world/americas/parsing-what-makes-a-donald-trump-supporter-tick.html

 

WASHINGTON POST
— Federal employee health premiums to rise 6.2 percent on average – Eric Yoder
https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/powerpost/wp/2016/09/28/federal-employee-health-premiums-to-rise-6-2-percent-on-average/

 

BLOOMBERG
— Clinton Would Be Wise to Denounce Howard Dean – Jonathan Bernstein
https://www.bloomberg.com/view/articles/2016-09-28/clinton-would-be-wise-to-denounce-howard-dean

 

FED SMITH
— OUTRAGEOUS: 6.2% Average Health Insurance Increase for Federal Employees – Ralph R. Smith
http://www.fedsmith.com/2016/09/28/6-2-average-health-insurance-increase-for-federal-employees/

September 24 Morning Edition

ABC7
— SUIT: EX PORTRAYED WOMAN AS TRUMP SUPPORTER IN FAKE FACEBOOK PAGE – AP  (DIERSEN: Who are the leading Trump-haters in your municipality, in your township/ward, in your county, and in Illinois?  How much religious, government, political, and/or financial clout do they have to destroy Trump-supporters?)
http://abc7chicago.com/news/suit-ex-portrayed-woman-as-trump-supporter-in-fake-facebook-page/1524704/

 

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— League of Women Voters targets youngest in electorate – Suzanne Baker  (DIERSEN: Democrats have always targeted the “youngest in electorate.”  Democrats shout at young people that Republicans have caused, are causing, and will forever cause all their problems.  Ever-increasingly, Democrats hint/imply/argue/shout that virtually all employers are Democrats, and that therefore, if you are not a Democrat, you will not be able to get a job.  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.)
http://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/naperville-sun/ct-nvs-voter-registration-st-0925-20160925-story.html
— FRONT PAGE WITH BIG COLOR PICTURE: Educators struggle to teach election lessons amid charged presidential race – Vikki Ortiz Healy  (DIERSEN: From what I see, tragically, ever-increasingly, educators in America are anti-Protestant, anti-conservative, anti-Republican, anti-American, anti-White, anti-male, anti-older people, anti-rich people, anti-gun owners, and/or anti-those whose ancestors have been in America longer than their ancestors.)
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/ct-presidential-election-education-met-20160923-story.html

 

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— Suit: Ex portrayed woman as Trump supporter in fake Facebook page – Matthew Hendrickson
http://chicago.suntimes.com/news/suit-ex-portrayed-woman-as-trump-supporter-in-fake-facebook-page/
(FROM THE ARTICLE: A Cook County woman is asking Facebook to turn over information that could identify a person who created multiple fake Facebook profiles using her picture to imply that she supports Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump. Gjadear Adi says the profiles were created by a man whose family’s marriage proposal was rejected by her, according to the petition filed Friday in Cook County Circuit Court. She wants to get information from Facebook about the creator to file a defamation lawsuit against that person, according to court documents. The accounts were opened under different names since July using Adi’s pictures, including several of her without her hijab, a veil traditionally worn by Muslim women to cover their heads and chests, the petition said. Adi is a practicing Muslim. Another fake profile said under the page’s education tab that she “studied lying at the University of Illinois at Chicago.” The creator of one of the fake accounts also posted photos of Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump as a ploy to make it appear Adi supports Trump, “whose anti-Muslim rhetoric is highly offensive, especially to Muslims,” according to the petition. Adi claims the stress of being portrayed as a Trump supporter and appearing publicly without her hijab has caused panic attacks. The accounts were believed to have been created by a man who Adi had a previous courtship, according to the petition. The man, also a Muslim, would be aware of how damaging the photos and accusations against her could be to her standing in her family and community.)

 

SPRINGFIELD STATE JOURNAL REGISTER
— BEYOND TRAGIC: Springfield’s gambling take nears $5 million – Tim Landis
http://www.sj-r.com/news/20160923/springfields-gambling-take-nears-5-million-as-expansion-slows

 

TIMES
— Conservative leader Patrick Hughes speaks to tea party  (DIERSEN: Are you a conservative leader? My critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes shout that I am not a conservative leader because I am no longer the TAPROOT Republicans of Illinois chairman, a Wheaton Chamber of Commerce Government Affairs Committee member, Milton Township Republican Central Committee webmaster, Illinois Center Right Coalition Steering Committee member, or American Association of Political Consultants Midwest Chapter board member.)
http://www.mywebtimes.com/news/local/conservative-leader-speaks-to-tea-party/article_85912687-e66d-5eb4-b254-393b217d2d94.html

 

CENTRAL ILLINOIS PROUD
— Ratings expectations for Trump-Clinton debate are sky high  100 million viewers may tune in to first debate – Brian Stelter
http://www.centralillinoisproud.com/news/ratings-expectations-for-trumpclinton-debate-are-sky-high

 

FREEDOM’S JOURNAL
— HEALING THE BLACK WHITE EDUCATION GAP – Bishop Jackson
http://freedomsjournalinstitute.org/latest-news/family/healing-the-black-white-education-gap/

 

NEWSMAX
— Politico: Christie Could Be Impeached Over Bridge-gate –  Jason Devaney
http://www.newsmax.com/Newsfront/chris-christie-impeach-bridge-gate-new-jersey/2016/09/23/id/749892/
— Bruce Springsteen Calls Trump a ‘Moron,’ Considers Campaigning for Clinton
http://www.newsmax.com/Headline/Bruce-Springsteen-Trump-Moron-Campaigning/2016/09/23/id/749931/

 

PJ MEDIA
— Northwestern Univ. President Calls Those Who Decry Safe Spaces, Trigger Warnings ‘Lunatics’ – DEBRA HEINE  (DIERSEN: Years ago, UIC, NIU, Loyola, DePaul, and IIT admitted me, but I doubt that they would admit me today because of my terrible demographics: baptized, raised, and confirmed as a Missouri Synod Lutheran, conservative, Republican, American, White, male, older, rich, gun owner, and my ancestors have been in America since the 1840s.)
https://pjmedia.com/parenting/2016/09/23/northwestern-univ-president-calls-those-who-decry-safe-spaces-trigger-warnings-lunatics/

 

CONSERVATIVE REPUBLICAN NEWS
— MORE PREDATORY AND CORRUPT BEHAVIOR BY POLITICIANS – Kent Kellar  (DIERSEN: I should write a book about politicians, their operatives, and their dupes who focus on a) stopping me from putting GOPUSA ILLINOIS emails out and b) stopping everyone from reading those emails.)
http://conservativerepublicannews.com/2016/09/23/more-predatory-and-corrupt-behavior-by-politicians/
(FROM THE ARTICLE: Here’s an interesting issue to ponder. Is corruption rampant in government because the perverse incentive structure of politics turns good people into bad people? Or do bad people naturally gravitate to government and politics because it’s the easiest (and legal, though generally immoral) way to take money from other people? I guess this is like a chicken-and-egg question with no clear answer, though Mark Twain preferred the latter interpretation. Though he was being too narrow. Yes, Congress if filled with people who are willing to use coercion to take money from ordinary people in order to line the pockets of their cronies, but this is also true for politicians and bureaucrats in the executive branch, as well as their counterparts at the state and local level.)

 

AMERICAN THINKER
— Cruz and Kasich: One endorses Trump, the other stays silent – J. Marsolo
http://www.americanthinker.com/blog/2016/09/cruz_and_kasich_one_endorses_trump_the_other_stays_silent.html

 

POLITICO
— POLITICO-Harvard poll: Amid Trump’s rise, GOP voters turn sharply away from free trade  Eighty-five percent of Republicans say that free trade has cost more jobs than it has created, the survey found. – Benjamin Oreskes
http://www.politico.com/story/2016/09/politico-harvard-poll-free-trade-trump-gop-228600

 

NEW YORK TIMES
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: QUESTION: Who says that it is “America’s Duty to Take In (EVEN MORE) Refugees?  ANSWER: Those who are anti-Protestant, anti-conservative, anti-Republican, anti-American, anti-White, anti-male, anti-older people, anti-rich people, anti-gun owners, and/or anti-those whose ancestors have been in America longer than their ancestors.
http://www.nytimes.com/2016/09/24/opinion/americas-duty-to-take-in-refugees.html?ref=opinion
— How to Pay for College With Less Stress – RON LIEBER  (DIERSEN: Did you pay for your college expenses?  To pay for college expenses and for news cars, I saved virtually everything that I earned washing dishes 1964-1966, cleaning golf shoes, chipping slag, and pumping gasoline in 1966, delivering mail 1966-1969, and working on an automobile assembly line and as a security guard in 1970.)
http://www.nytimes.com/2016/09/24/your-money/paying-for-college/how-to-pay-for-college-with-less-stress.html

 

WASHINGTON POST
— Clinton, Trump postpone Charlotte visits at mayor’s request – Abby Phillip
https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/post-politics/wp/2016/09/23/clinton-calls-on-charlotte-police-to-release-video-of-keith-scott-shooting-without-delay/
— Clinton and Trump postpone Charlotte trips after mayor’s appeal – Renae Merle and Louisa Loveluck
https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/post-nation/wp/2016/09/23/hillary-clinton-postpones-charlotte-trip-after-mayors-appeal/

 

USA TODAY
— Trump outsources voter turnout operation to Republican Party – David Jackson  (DIERSEN: So far, what have the following done to turn out votes for Trump: a) your Republican Precinct Committeeman/Captain, b) the officers of your Republican township/ward party organization, c) the officers of your Republican county party organization, d) your representative on the Illinois Republican Party (IRP) State Central Committee, e) the IRP officers, f) the IRP National Committeeman, and g) the IRP National Committeewoman?  The main thing that I have done so far is put out GOPUSA ILLINOIS emails every morning and every evening.  Those emails include links to articles a) that show why people should vote for Trump, b) that show what the anti-Trumps are saying, and c) promote Trump events like the one in Bolingbrook on September 28.)
http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/elections/2016/2016/09/21/trump-outsources-voter-turnout-operation-republican-party/90772710/
— Facebook launches first nationwide voter registration drive – Jessica Guynn  (DIERSEN: From what I see, ever-increasingly, Facebook acts like it is an arm of the Democrat Party.)
http://www.usatoday.com/story/tech/news/2016/09/23/facebook-launches-first-nationwide-voter-registration-drive/90866726/
— Clintons buy adjacent Chappaqua home for $1.16 million – Christopher J. Eberhart
http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/onpolitics/2016/09/23/clintons-buy-adjacent-chappaqua-home/90902660/
— Springsteen, Bon Jovi: Trump is a lying moron – Chris Jordan
http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation-now/2016/09/23/bruce-springsteen-bon-jovi-donald-trump-racist-lying-moron/90993436/

 

LOS ANGELES TIMES
— Hillary Clinton puts Charlotte trip on hold – Chris Megerian
http://www.latimes.com/nation/politics/trailguide/la-na-trailguide-updates-hillary-clinton-puts-charlotte-trip-on-1474681615-htmlstory.html

 

WALL STREET JOURNAL
— FRONT PAGE TOP OF FOLD: HARDCOPY ARTICLE TITLE: Trump is shunned by top executives – REBECCA BALLHAUS and  BRODY MULLINS  (DIERSEN: Who shuns you?  I am extremely proud that the following shun me: those who a) reject planks in the Republican Party platform and work against those like me who support those planks, b) reject planks in the Illinois Republican Party platform and work against those like me who support those planks, c) reject the Milton Township Republican Central Committee resolution against video gambling and work against those like me who support that resolution, d) focus on destroying those like me who they cannot manipulate/dominate, e) were defendants in lawsuits that I have filed, f) are operatives for the aforesaid, and/or g) are dupes for the aforesaid and those who are anti-Protestant, anti-conservative, anti-Republican, anti-American, anti-White, anti-male, anti-older people, anti-rich people, anti-gun owners, and/or anti-those whose ancestors have been in America longer than their ancestors.)
http://www.wsj.com/articles/no-fortune-100-ceos-back-republican-donald-trump-1474671842
— If Not Trump, Who Will Cure the Rot?  A Chicago murder wave and New York graft scandal are manifestations of political decay. – HOLMAN W. JENKINS, JR.
http://www.wsj.com/articles/if-not-trump-who-will-cure-the-rot-1474668631
— The Year of the Reticent Voter  People seem to feel that if they express a preference, they’re inviting others to inspect their souls. – PEGGY NOONAN  (DIERSEN: Anti-Trumps are anti-Protestant, anti-conservative, anti-Republican, anti-American, anti-White, anti-male, anti-older people, anti-rich people, anti-gun owners, and/or anti-those whose ancestors have been in America longer than their ancestors.)
http://www.wsj.com/articles/the-year-of-the-reticent-voter-1474586866

 

LAS VEGAS SUN
— College Republicans, once ‘the best party on campus,’ endure taunts over Trump – Jason Horowitz  (DIERSEN: Were you active in Republican politics when you were in school?  I was not.  If I had been active in Republican politics while I attended Crete-Monee High School 1962-1966, UIC 1966-1968, NIU 1969-1970, Loyola 1972-1976, DePaul 1976-1980, or IIT 1992-1997, the Post Office would not have hired me in 1966; the Post Office would have forced me to resign much sooner than it did in 1969; IRS would not have hired me in 1971; IRS would not have promoted me in 1972, 1973, or 1974; GAO would not have hired me in 1980; GAO would not have promoted me in 1986; and GAO would have forced me to retire much sooner than it did 1997.  Hiring, retaining, and promoting Democrats, and especially those who are minorities, females, and younger, is the federal government’s top priority.)
https://lasvegassun.com/news/2016/sep/24/college-republicans-once-the-best-party-on-campus/

 

BOSTON GLOBE
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Anti-Trumps say “Trump’s coded racism is as dangerous as his lies.”
https://www.bostonglobe.com/opinion/2016/09/24/trump-coded-racism-dangerous-his-lies-debate-moderators-must-call-out/ugYXsk9Lq1L5hxiTap3ppN/story.html
— Your startup’s diversity policy doesn’t work – David Delmar (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.bostonglobe.com/opinion/2016/09/23/your-startup-diversity-policy-doesn-work/AlqxkA77e7paeXDI5nlgiP/story.html

 

NEW YORKER
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Anti-Trumps say that Trump’s Black outreach is a “campaign ploy.”
http://www.newyorker.com/news/news-desk/trump-and-the-truth-black-outreach-as-campaign-ploy

 

THE ATLANTIC
— A Style Guide for the Federal Employee  How Washington men working in national security dress—for better or for worse – LUKE HARTIG
http://www.theatlantic.com/politics/archive/2016/09/a-style-guide-for-the-federal-employee/501431/

 

THE WEEK
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Anti-Trumps say “The truth about America’s illegal immigrants.”  How many of these 11 million illegals will use their false identifications to vote for Clinton and to vote for the other Democrats?  Democrats glorify and praise illegals.  Ever increasingly, Democrats demonize, denigrate, and condemn those who are Protestant, conservative, Republican, American, White, male, older, rich, gun owners, and/or those whose ancestors have been in America longer than their ancestors.
http://theweek.com/articles/650402/truth-about-americas-illegal-immigrants

 

POLITIC 365
— Capitol Hill: Women, Blacks, Hispanics, Hiring: Tech Diversity Forum on Sept. 27th – Lauren Victoria Burke  (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.)
http://politic365.com/2016/09/23/women-blacks-hispanics-and-hiring-tech-diversity-forum-on-capitol-hill-on-september-27th/

 

MONEY MAGAZINE
— Americans Aren’t Going Out to Lunch As Much  More people brown-bagging it because restaurants are so expensive. – Brad Tuttle
http://time.com/money/4505724/restaurants-prices-going-out-for-lunch/

 

PEOPLE
— Bruce Springsteen Calls Donald Trump a ‘Moron’ – Says He Likes Hillary Clinton – ALEXIA FERNANDEZ
http://www.people.com/article/bruce-springsteen-donald-trump-rolling-stone

 

GUARDIAN
— Clinton: ‘habitual liar’ Trump must be curbed in presidential debate  Seventy-two hours before 90 minutes to change the White House race, Democrats appealed for fairness. The Republican raised the specter of media bias – Dan Roberts and David Smith
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2016/sep/24/hillary-clinton-donald-trump-habitual-liar-presidential-debate

September 23 Evening Edition

ABC7
— IN ABOUT-FACE, TED CRUZ ENDORSES DONALD TRUMP – AP
http://abc7chicago.com/politics/in-about-face-ted-cruz-endorses-donald-trump/1524115/

 

NBC5
— Race to Watch: Illinois Comptroller  In the race for Illinois comptroller, incumbent Republican Leslie Munger faces a tough bid for re-election against Chicago City Clerk Susana Mendoza, as well as added competition from Libertarian Party candidate Claire Ball and Green Party Candidate Tim C – Tom Schuba
http://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/Race-to-Watch-Illinois-Comptroller-394617971.html

 

CBS2
— Rahm Runs With CPD Recruits, Calls On City To ‘Strap On Your Shoes’ To Fight Crime – Bernie Tafoya
http://chicago.cbslocal.com/2016/09/23/rahm-runs-with-cpd-recruits-calls-on-city-to-strap-on-your-shoes-to-fight-crime/

 

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Blacks blame Emanuel for crime in Chicago.
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/columnists/glanton/ct-emanuel-crime-glanton-met-20160923-column.html
— Baseball’s racial disparity continues, from Little League to the majors – Shannon Ryan
http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/baseball/ct-black-baseball-spt-0925-20160923-story.html
— As numbers of Latino players rise, Latino managers vanish – Shannon Ryan
http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/baseball/ct-managers-black-baseball-spt-0925-20160923-story.html
— Donald Trump’s politics of nostalgia are here to stay – Bloomberg  (DIERSEN: Having been born in 1948, from what I see, the future looks a) brighter and brighter and brighter for those who are anti-Protestant, anti-conservative, anti-Republican, anti-American, anti-White, anti-male, anti-older people, anti-rich people, anti-gun owners, and anti-those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time and c) darker and darker and darker for those who are Protestant, conservative, Republican, American, White, male, older, rich, gun owners, and those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.)
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/opinion/commentary/ct-donald-trump-nostalgia-white-voters-20160923-story.html
— Unincorporated areas a ‘financial burden’ to Cook County – Susan DeMar Lafferty
http://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/daily-southtown/news/ct-sta-cook-county-unincorporated-report-st-0923-20160922-story.html
— China jitters and the Chicago Stock Exchange – Editorial
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/opinion/editorials/ct-exchange-chicago-china-20160923-story.html
— Trump called him ‘Lyin’ Ted’ and insulted his wife. Now he’ll get Cruz’s vote.
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/nationworld/politics/ct-cruz-vote-trump-20160923-story.html
— Study finds young men are playing video games instead of getting jobs – Ana Swanson  (DIERSEN: What jobs did you have when you were young? I did yard work, delivered newspapers, washed dishes, cleaned golf shoes, chipped slag, pumped gasoline, delivered mail, worked on an automobile assemble line, worked as a security guard, sold tires, automotive services, and major appliances, collected delinquent taxes, and audited federal agencies.)
http://www.chicagotribune.com/business/ct-video-games-jobs-emploment-20160923-story.html
— Tips for the single homebuyer – Ellen James Martin  (DIERSEN: Are/were you a single homebuyer?  I was. I bought a new town home in University Park in 1972 when I was 24, a studio condo in the Outer Drive East building in downtown Chicago in 1974, and a one bedroom condo in that building in 1976.)
http://www.chicagotribune.com/classified/realestate/ct-tips-for-the-single-homebuyer-20160921-story.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Democrats run America.  Ever-increasingly, Democrats blame Republicans for all problems that minorities, women, young people, etc. have had, are having, and will have.
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/opinion/page/ct-obama-racism-trump-african-american-museum-perspec-20160923-column.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Anti-Trumps say “The real threat to the Constitution is Donald Trump.”
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/opinion/commentary/ct-trump-supreme-court-constitution-perspec-0925-md-20160923-column.html

 

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— Tammy Duckworth releases years of medical records – Lynn Sweet
http://chicago.suntimes.com/news/tammy-duckworth-releases-years-of-medical-records/

 

DAILY HERALD
— North Carolina congressman says Charlotte protesters ‘hate white people’ – AP
http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20160923/news/309239907/
— Chicago’s mayor details mentoring plans in crime speech – AP (DIERSEN: What happened to your mentors?  My Democrat IRS superiors got rid of my IRS mentor who promoted me in 1972, 1973, and 1974. My Democrat GAO superiors got rid of my GAO mentor who hired me in 1980, got me assigned to audits of IRS in 1986, and promoted me in 1986.)
http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20160923/news/309239952/
— Classmates celebrating 50th reunion take part in West Chicago homecoming parade – Jessica Cilella  (DIERSEN: Crete-Monee High School Class of 1966 held its outstanding 50th reunion last Saturday evening at the Lincolnshire Country Club in Crete.  Of the 200 graduates, 100 responded to the event questionnaire, 67 attended one or more of three weekend events, and 31 spouses/guests attended one or more of the events.  Sadly, 48 of the 200 have passed away.  I was one of the few who had attended all three of the previous reunions – the 25th in Beecher, the 20th in Matteson, and the 10th in Homewood.  One of my classmates, Dennis Peters from Morris, ran for state representative in 1998.)
http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20160923/news/160929330/
— Safety fears rein in march for immigrant driver licenses – AP
http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20160923/news/309239933/
— Obama says Trump should visit new African-American museum – AP  (DIERSEN: For many decades, federal employees have been required to attend training sessions and to watch videos that glorify and praise minorities and females.
http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20160923/news/309239932/
— Bernas v. Mussman: House 56 hopefuls debate their bipartisan appeal – Eric Peterson
http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20160923/news/160929337/
— Four candidates seek two seats in DuPage County Board Dist. 5 – Marie Wilson
http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20160923/news/160929334/
— Senate candidates Murphy, Thillens differ on direction of the state – Christopher Placek
http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20160923/news/160929331/

 

SUBURBAN LIFE
— League of Women Voters groups join forces to press candidates into forum participation – NATHAN LURZ
http://www.mysuburbanlife.com/2016/09/12/league-of-women-voters-groups-join-forces-to-press-candidates-into-forum-participation/a55kmcv/
(FROM THE ARTICLE: League of Women Voters of Wheaton voter service Chairwoman Shannon Burns, who served on the Forest Preserve District of DuPage County Board of Commissioners, said these forums are one of the few times candidates can stand in front of the public and sell their message. “When an elected person doesn’t show up, it effectively takes away the opportunity for their opponent to stand next to them and either show well or show badly next to the currently elected person,” she said. “America was built on the notion of choice and voting for a candidate you like or want or think would be best.”)

 

ILLINOIS MIRROR
— Where Was Money-In-Politics Fretting When Madigan Was Sole Sugar Daddy? – Eric Kohn
http://www.illinoismirror.com/where-was-money-in-politics-fretting-when-madigan-was-sole-sugar-daddy/

 

ILLINOIS REVIEW
— DOWNERS GROVE OFFICIAL REJECTS REVEALING FURTHER INFO THAT LED TO SANDACK’S SUDDEN RESIGNATION
http://illinoisreview.typepad.com/illinoisreview/2016/09/downers-grove-official-rejects-revealing-info-that-led-to-sandacks-sudden-resignation-.html

 

GOPUSA
— Black students demand, get segregated housing  (DIERSEN: If White students demanded segregated housing, they would be viciously demonized, viciously denigrated, and viciously condemned as being racists.)
http://www.gopusa.com/?p=15135
— Even homeless can’t escape White House pro-LGBT agenda
http://www.gopusa.com/?p=15221
— Security threat: Texas threatens to leave federal refugee resettlement program
http://www.gopusa.com/?p=15170

 

HOT AIR
— Judge to NY Times: No Trump divorce records for you – JOHN SEXTON
http://hotair.com/archives/2016/09/23/judge-ny-times-no-trump-divorce-records/

 

BREITBART
— Farrakhan to Obama: Let Trump Do Want He Wants, You Failed Inner City Blacks – PAM KEY
http://www.breitbart.com/video/2016/09/21/farrakhan-to-obama-let-trump-do-want-he-wants-you-failed-inner-city-blacks/

 

WORLD NET DAILY
— THE MYTH CALLED ‘RACE’  Matt Barber insists skin-color divisions don’t represent ‘a scientific reality’
http://www.wnd.com/2016/09/the-myth-called-race/

 

CONSERVATIVE REPUBLICAN NEWS
— UNACCEPTABLE: OBAMA RUSHES TO ADMIT 110,000 REFUGEES BY YEAR’S END – Kent Kellar
http://conservativerepublicannews.com/2016/09/23/obama-rushes-to-admit-110000-refugees-by-years-end/

 

THE HILL
— In reversal, Cruz endorses Trump – Jesse Byrnes
http://thehill.com/blogs/ballot-box/presidential-races/297511-cruz-endorses-trump
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Anti-Trumps “think Trump will detonate a nuke.”
http://thehill.com/blogs/ballot-box/presidential-races/297383-poll-nearly-half-of-voters-think-trump-will-detonate-a

 

NEW YORK TIMES
— Ted Cruz Announces Support for Donald Trump – MATT FLEGENHEIMER
http://www.nytimes.com/2016/09/24/us/politics/ted-cruz-donald-trump.html

 

WALL STREET JOURNAL
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Anti-Republicans say “GOP Reaction to Shootings Protests Hinders Efforts to Win Minority Votes.”
http://blogs.wsj.com/washwire/2016/09/23/gop-reaction-to-shootings-protests-hinders-efforts-to-win-minority-votes/
— Trump’s Father Helped GOP Candidate With Numerous Loans  Although Donald Trump says he built his empire from a $1 million loan from his father, a court document shows frequent borrowing from Fred Trump and his companies – ALEXANDRA BERZON and  RICHARD RUBIN  (DIERSEN: Did you ask for any loans from your father?  I did not.)
http://www.wsj.com/articles/trumps-father-helped-gop-candidate-with-numerous-loans-1474656573
— Ted Cruz Endorses Donald Trump, Citing Concerns Over Hillary Clinton  Senator had refused to endorse nominee at Republican convention – REID J. EPSTEIN  (DIERSEN: Have you always immediately endorsed the candidates who win Republican primaries and caucuses?  I have.)
http://www.wsj.com/articles/ted-cruz-endorses-donald-trump-1474660956

 

FED WEEK
— Nearly a Third of Federal Employees Already Are Retirement-Eligible  (DIERSEN: I would have eligible for regular retirement when I was 55 in 2003, but my Democrat GAO superiors succeeded in forcing me to take their early retirement “offer” when I was 49 in 1997.)
http://www.fedweek.com/federal-managers-daily-report/nearly-third-federal-employees-already-retirement-eligible/
(FROM THE ARTICLE: Thirty-one percent of federal employees already are retirement-eligible, according to newly released data from OPM, underscoring the potential for significant loss of expertise and the need for hiring to replace departing employees in the time ahead. While long-standing warnings of a “retirement wave” have proven to be overstated, in terms of a potential rush of employees to the exit doors all at once, the figures re-emphasize that the government is top-heavy in terms of its age profile and can expect a substantial flow of retirements continuing in the years ahead. Nearly twice as many employees, 13 percent, are age 60 or older than are under age 30, 7 percent. Thirty-two percent are between age 50 and 59, 26 percent between 40 and 49, and 22 percent between 30 and 39. The figures, released in conjunction with preliminary results of this year’s Federal Employee Viewpoint Survey, are for non-postal, full-time, permanent, non-seasonal executive branch employees. According to a separate OPM report, the average age at retirement is 61.5 under CSRS and 60.8 under FERS.)

September 22 Evening Edition

GOPUSA ILLINOIS
— Dan Proft, David McSweeney, Brian Krajewski, Pat Hughes, and many others spoke very highly of Jeanne Ives at her outstanding fundraiser Thursday evening, September 22, 2016, at Arrowhead Golf Club in Wheaton.  The 75+ attendees included Bob Biggins, Lori Carlson, Rich Evans, Sal Falbo, Amy Grant, Mike Gresk, Heidi Holan, Tom Johnson, Chris LeVan, Carl Lofgren, Gerry Marchese, Paula McGowen, Ron Menna, Gary Muehlfelt, David Olsen, Mike Prueter, John Rutledge, Mark Stern, Phil Suess, and Jim Zay. – Dave Diersen
https://gopillinois.com

 

ABC7
— CHICAGO MAYOR OUTLINES PLAN TO BATTLE VIOLENCE EPIDEMIC
http://abc7chicago.com/news/chicago-mayor-outlines-plan-to-battle-violence-epidemic/1521927/

 

NBC5
— Ivanka Trump to Attend Two Illinois Fundraisers Next Week  Ivanka Trump, the daughter of Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump, will headline a pair of Illinois fundraisers to benefit her father’s campaign next Wednesday in Peoria and Chicago. – Tom Schuba
http://www.nbcchicago.com/blogs/ward-room/ivanka-trump-fundraiser-peoria-chicago-394450611.html
— ‘This Fight is For All of Chicago’: Emanuel Delivers Pivotal Speech on Violence  The mayor’s speech comes at a critical time in the city
http://www.nbcchicago.com/blogs/ward-room/mayor-rahm-emanuel-chicago-crime-speech-plan-394409481.html
— Donald Trump Clarifies Call for Stop-and-Frisk, Says He Meant in Chicago
http://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/donald-trump-calls-for-stop-and-frisk-in-chicago-394441341.html

 

FOX NEWS CHICAGO
— BEYOND OUTRAGEOUS: Time Magazine promotes Kaepernick and his complaints. Who promotes you and your complaints?
http://www.fox32chicago.com/news/dont-miss/207222873-story

 

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— Emanuel on city’s violence: ‘Fight belongs to all of us’ – Andy Grimm
http://chicago.suntimes.com/chicago/emanuel-on-citys-violence-fight-belongs-to-all-of-us/
— Trump says Chicago — but only Chicago — needs ‘stop-and-frisk’ – Tina Sfondeles
http://chicago.suntimes.com/chicago/trump-says-chicago-but-only-chicago-needs-stop-and-frisk/

 

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— Trump urges stop-and-frisk for Chicago, a practice attacked as racial profiling – Jeremy Gorner
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/nationworld/ct-trump-stop-and-frisk-chicago-20160922-story.html
— Emanuel offers anti-crime blueprint as violence ‘corrodes our core’ – Bill Ruthhart and John Byrne
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/politics/ct-rahm-emanuel-police-speech-met-0923-20160922-story.html
— BEYOND OUTRAGEOUS: Chicago Tribune promotes Kaepernick and his complaints. Who promotes you and your complaints?
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/opinion/editorials/ct-anthem-protest-jenkins-kaepernick-edit-0922-md-20160921-story.html

 

DAILY HERALD
— Union County judge schedules Oct. 5 meeting for Duckworth suit – Kerry Lester
http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20160922/news/160929605/
— Abandoned Baby Hope put to rest in Wheaton – Jessica Cilella  (DIERSEN: The cemetery is in my precinct.)
http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20160922/news/160929592/
— Ed Sullivan Jr. to leave political office, launch lobbying business – Russell Lissau
http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20160922/news/160929604/
— Illinois gets $1.7 million in federal grants for AP tests  Illinois high school students from low-income families will be able to take Advanced Placement tests for college credit on the state’s tab. – Madhu Krishnamurthy  (DIERSEN: Thanks to my outstanding father, my family was never low-income.  He fought type 1 diabetes from age 14, was the first of his ancestors to earn a high school diploma, worked in the office of a chemical plant, almost always worked second jobs (playing music, delivering eggs, fast food worker, etc.) to pay the family’s bills.  He did not buy a new car until he was 45 and it was a bottom of the line 2-door Chevy with almost no options.)
http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20160922/news/160929631/
— Kane Co. District 6 Democrat would support tax increase if needed – James Fuller  (DIERSEN: Generally, people who pay little or no taxes favor tax increases.)
http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20160922/news/160929630/

 

CRAIN’S CHICAGO BUSINESS
— Trump: ‘Chicago needs stop-and-frisk. It’s worse than . . . Afghanistan.’ – AP
http://www.chicagobusiness.com/article/20160922/NEWS02/160929922/trump-chicago-needs-stop-and-frisk-its-worse-than-afghanistan
— Bruce Rauner does a star turn—for Rep. Bob Dold – GREG HINZ
http://www.chicagobusiness.com/article/20160922/BLOGS02/160929924/bruce-rauner-does-a-star-turn-for-rep-bob-dold
— Former Winnetka home of Rauner mentor for sale – DENNIS RODKIN  (DIERSEN: What happened to your mentors?  My Democrat IRS superiors got rid of my IRS mentor who promoted me in 1972, 1973, and 1974. My Democrat GAO superiors got rid of my GAO mentor who hired me in 1980, got me assigned to audits of IRS in 1986, and promoted me in 1986.)
http://www.chicagobusiness.com/realestate/20160922/CRED0701/160929957/rauner-partner-golders-former-winnetka-home-for-sale
— Emanuel on Chicago violence: ‘This fight belongs to all of us’ – GREG HINZ
http://www.chicagobusiness.com/article/20160922/BLOGS02/160929898/curbing-gun-violence-now-chicagos-top-priority-emanuel-says
— Supreme Court overturns law cutting civil juries to 6 – AP
http://www.chicagobusiness.com/article/20160922/NEWS02/160929892/supreme-court-overturns-law-cutting-civil-juries-to-6

 

QUAD CITY TIMES
— Chicago’s mayor to detail mentoring, police in crime speech – AP  (DIERSEN: What happened to your mentors?  My Democrat IRS superiors got rid of my IRS mentor who promoted me in 1972, 1973, and 1974. My Democrat GAO superiors got rid of my GAO mentor who hired me in 1980, got me assigned to audits of IRS in 1986, and promoted me in 1986.)
http://qctimes.com/news/state-and-regional/illinois/chicago-s-mayor-to-detail-mentoring-police-in-crime-speech/article_5bc9be74-4243-59c9-9d5e-6d4a6ed63c3d.html

 

BLOOMINGTON PANATGRAPH
— Trump: Drugs played ‘very big’ factor in NC protests – AP
http://www.pantagraph.com/news/state-and-regional/illinois/trump-drugs-played-very-big-factor-in-nc-protests/article_96ee3472-b03f-562a-bdff-01516e41ee87.html
— Trump calls for racial unity, embraces ‘stop and frisk’ – AP
http://www.pantagraph.com/news/state-and-regional/illinois/trump-calls-for-racial-unity-embraces-stop-and-frisk/article_96ee3472-b03f-562a-bdff-01516e41ee87.html

 

NORTHERN PUBLIC RADIO
— Illinois Education Secretary Clarifies Governor’s Comments On Charter Schools, State Budget – DUSTY RHODES
http://northernpublicradio.org/post/illinois-education-secretary-clarifies-governors-comments-charter-schools-state-budget

 

ILLINOIS NEWS NETWORK
— Chicago OKs nearly 30 percent water/sewer rate hike to pay down pension debt
http://ilnews.org/10033/chicago-oks-nearly-30-percent-watersewer-rate-hike-to-pay-down-pension-debt/

 

WILLIAM J. KELLY
— Rahm’s crime speech is just a re-election speech
http://www.williamjkelly.org/news/kelly-rahms-crime-speech-is-just-a-re-election-speech

 

MCHENRY COUNTY BLOG
— Walkup Rolls Out New Palm Card; Franks Emails Photos of It
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2016/09/22/walkup-rolls-out-new-palm-card-franks-emails-photos-of-it/
— Sheriff Bill Prim Endorses Patrick Kenneally for State’s Attorney
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2016/09/22/steve-reick-rolls-out-endorsements/
— Jack Franks “No Permission Obtained” Sign Strategy
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2016/09/21/jack-franks-no-permission-obtained-sign-strategy/
— Presidential Debate Party at Johnsburg Moose
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2016/09/21/presidential-debate-party-at-johnsburg-moose/

 

ILLINOIS REVIEW
— TRUMP ON CHARLOTTE RIOTS: WE NEED A NATIONAL ANTI-CRIME AGENDA
http://illinoisreview.typepad.com/illinoisreview/2016/09/trump-on-charlotte-riots-we-need-a-national-anti-crime-agenda.html
— LASONDE: TEN TIMES MORE SYRIAN REFUGEES? FOUR REASONS WHY THAT’S WRONG
http://illinoisreview.typepad.com/illinoisreview/2016/09/lasonde-.html
— NEW NRA AD SAYS “DON’T LET HILLARY LEAVE YOU DEFENSELESS”
http://illinoisreview.typepad.com/illinoisreview/2016/09/new-nra-ad-says-dont-let-hillary-leave-you-defenseless.html

 

CAPITOL FAX
— Dold criticized for two fundraisers
http://capitolfax.com/2016/09/22/dold-criticized-for-two-fundraisers/
— Orland Township wants to secede from Cook, move to Will
http://capitolfax.com/2016/09/22/orland-township-wants-to-secede-from-cook-move-to-will/
— Real Clear Politics boosts Kirk’s odds to even
http://capitolfax.com/2016/09/22/rcp-boosts-kirks-odds-to-even/

 

WASHINGTON TIMES
— The apoplectic liberals  The media is failing, they argue, because it can’t convince the public that Trump is Lucifer –  Kelly Riddell
http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2016/sep/22/liberals-say-media-is-failing-because-public-still/

 

BREITBART
— Emerson College Poll: Clinton 45%, Trump 39% in Illinois – JOHN HAYWARD
http://www.breitbart.com/2016-presidential-race/2016/09/22/emerson-college-poll-clinton-45-trump-39-illinois/

 

WORLD NET DAILY
— ‘TRUMP’: HILLARY AN ‘AMERIPHOBE’ – JEROME R. CORSI
http://www.wnd.com/2016/09/trump-hillary-an-ameriphobe/
— HILLARY TRIES TO EVADE BENGHAZI LAWSUIT LIABILITY  Wants to overturn judgment because ‘she does not believe she is in default’ – BOB UNRUH
http://www.wnd.com/2016/09/hillary-tries-to-evade-benghazi-lawsuit-liability/

 

GOPUSA
— Obama, Clinton, et al. blamed for anti-police violence
http://www.gopusa.com/obama-clinton-et-al-blamed-for-anti-police-violence/
— Teacher: ‘No Regrets’ for Desecrating American Flag in Classroom
http://www.gopusa.com/teacher-no-regrets-for-desecrating-american-flag-in-classroom/
— Second Amendment Women Increase
http://www.gopusa.com/second-amendment-women-increase/
— Sweden: Number of ‘no-go zones’ increased as police lose control over violence
http://www.gopusa.com/sweden-number-of-no-go-zones-increased-as-police-lose-control-over-violence/

 

DAILY CALLER
— Remember When Trump Got Palm Beach’s Country Clubs To Desegregate? Neither Does The Media – Christian Datoc
http://dailycaller.com/2016/09/21/remember-when-trump-got-palm-beachs-country-clubs-to-desegregate-neither-does-the-media/
— Mass. High Court: Blacks Have Special Right To Run From Cops – Kevin Daley
http://dailycaller.com/2016/09/21/mass-high-court-blacks-have-special-right-to-run-from-cops/
— The Average Federal Employee Is Compensated $123,160 – Robert Donachie  (DIERSEN: Are/were you accused of being overpaid?  My critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes have always accused me of being overpaid. In my defense, I earned a) a job-related bachelor’s degree when I was 21 and job-related master’s degrees when I was 27, 31, and 48, b) job-related professional certifications when I was 30, 32, 41, 45, 47, and 48, and c) a job-related professional license when I was 33.)
http://dailycaller.com/2016/09/22/the-average-federal-employee-is-compensated-123160/

 

CONSERVATIVE REPUBLICAN NEWS
— HILLARY CLINTON’S PLAN TO CREATE MORE POVERTY AND DEPENDENCY – Kent Kellar
http://conservativerepublicannews.com/2016/09/22/hillary-clintons-plan-to-create-more-poverty-and-dependency/

 

CHRISTIAN POST
— Obama Should Have Talked About ‘Unprecedented Persecution’ of Christians at UN, Watchdog Groups Say – STOYAN ZAIMOV
http://www.christianpost.com/news/obama-should-have-talked-christian-persecution-un-general-assembly-watchdog-groups-say-169933/

 

FEDERALIST
— Sickening: Look How Much Money The Average Federal Employee Makes – C.E. Dyer (DIERSEN: Many millions have not and will not seek a job with the federal government a) because the pay and benefits are terrible, b) because the advancement opportunities are terrible, c) because they lack required education, work experience, professional certifications, and/or professional licenses, d) because they cannot pass an employment examination, e) because they cannot pass a background investigation, f) because they cannot pass a physical examination, g) because they cannot take the demonization, denigration, and condemnation that comes with being a federal employee or federal retiree, and/or h) because they are Republican, White, male, older, and/or non-veteran and they know that the federal government discriminates against its employees who are Republican, White, male, older, and/or non-veteran.)
http://thefederalistpapers.org/us/sickening-look-how-much-money-the-average-federal-employee-makes

 

ABC NEWS
— Trump Steps Deeper Into US Race Debate – AP
http://abcnews.go.com/Politics/wireStory/clinton-trump-decry-latest-police-shootings-black-men-42270138

 

CBS NEWS
— Older workers and the search for “good” jobs – STEVE VERNON  (DIERSEN: Non-veteran White males who are seeking a job with the federal government should be advised that with only rare exceptions, a) the longer that you are a federal employee, the less likely that private sector employers will hire you, b) your career will be wasted and you will be gotten rid of if you do not make GS-13 ($92,632) by age 25, GS-14 ($109,463) by age 30, GS-15 ($128,759) by age 35, and Senior Executive Service ($160,300) by age 40, c) you will be expected to help your superiors and supervisors get rid of their employees who are Republican, White, male, older, and/or non-veteran, and d) virtually everyone despises if not hates federal employees, former federal employees, and federal retirees.)
http://www.cbsnews.com/news/older-workers-and-the-search-for-good-jobs/

September 22 Morning Edition

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— Chicago mega-donor Ken Griffin spends on Senate, not Trump – Lynn Sweet
http://chicago.suntimes.com/news/sweet-chicago-mega-donor-ken-griffin-spends-on-senate-not-trump/

 

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— Orland Township voters asked if they would secede from Cook County – AP
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/sns-bc-il–cook-county-secession-20160922-story.html
— Orland Township to vote on seceding from Cook County – Susan DeMar Lafferty
http://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/daily-southtown/news/ct-stda-cook-county-referendums-st-0920-20160920-story.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Anti-Trumps say “An American dictatorship? Yes, it could happen.”  Clinton makes it increasingly clear that if she is elected, she will use the federal government to get rid individuals, organizations, companies, governments, and countries that are Protestant, conservative, Republican, American, White, male, older, rich, gun owners, and/or those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/opinion/commentary/ct-donald-trump-dictatorship-power-perspec-0922-20160921-story.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Anti-Trumps wonder a) how many minorities will not vote for Clinton because Clinton is not a minority and b) how many men will not vote for Clinton because she is not a man.
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/columnists/glanton/ct-clinton-black-voters-glanton-met-20160921-column.html
— A letter to baby Miracle, from a believer – Rex Huppke  (DIERSEN: Government is nasty.  Politics is nasty.  Democrats are nasty.  If I was still working for the federal government, my Democrat superiors, Democrat supervisors, Democrat coworkers, and Democrat subordinates would use the baby Miracle story to demonize me, to denigrate me, and to condemn me as being someone who was born with a silver spoon in his mouth and who has always been privileged.)
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/opinion/huppke/ct-chicago-shootings-pregnant-mom-miracle-huppke-20160921-story.html

 

DAILY HERALD
— Voters must demand election map reform – Steve Chirico, Mayor, Naperville
http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20160921/discuss/160929913/
— Clash of cultures fuels fear – Georgie Anne Geyer  (DIERSEN: Ever-increasingly, Democrats and RINOs make it clear that they do NOT want immigrants to assimilate.  Ever-increasingly, immigrants talk and act like they want to turn America into the country that they came from.)
http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20160922/discuss/160929742/
— FRONT PAGE TOP OF FOLD WITH BIG COLOR PICTURE AND GRAPHIC: HARDCOPY ARTICLE TITLE: Free tuition program feels growing pains – Erin Hegarty  (DIERSEN: How many hours of “community service” do you put in per day, per week, per month, per year, and per decade?  I put in 10+ hours per day, 70+ hours per week, 300+ hours per month, 3,650+ hours per year, and 36,500+ hours per decade putting out GOPUSA ILLINOIS emails.  Of course, needless-to-say, my critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes shout that what I do is NOT a “community service.”  I would agree with them a) if the emails were not free, b) if the emails contained advertising, c) if the emails were not available to everyone, and/or d) if all the time and all the money necessary to put the emails out did not come from me.)
http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20160922/news/160929646/
(FROM THE ARTICLE: Just more than half the 4,625 high school freshmen who entered a program to earn free tuition at Harper College met the first year’s requirements to continue in the program as sophomores. Most of the 45 percent who didn’t make the cut to continue didn’t complete the five hours of community service the program required.)

 

WGN TV
— TRAGIC: Illinois judge approves medical marijuana use for chronic pain suffers  (DIERSEN: If you want to be a stoner, that is, if you want to become a ward of the state, just say that you suffer from chronic pain.)
http://wgntv.com/2016/09/21/illinois-judge-approves-medical-marijuana-use-for-chronic-pain-suffers/

 

CRAIN’S CHICAGO BUSINESS
— Chicagoans’ crush on cars is cooling – GREG HINZ  (DIERSEN: Virtually all my critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes are not only anti-car, they are anti-union, anti-General Motors, anti-Ford, and anti-Chrysler.  I currently own six cars – 2016 Ford Mustang (since 2016), 2013 Dodge Charger R/T Max (since 2012), 2005 Chevy Corvette (since 2005), 2003 Chevy Cavalier (since 2010), 1996 Ford Thunderbird LX (since 1995), and 1972 Chevy Corvette (since 1971).  I owned a 1958 Chevy BelAir 1964-1966, 1962 Chevy BelAir 1971-1978, 1962 Chevy Impala SS 1989-2005, 1966 Pontiac Tempest Sprint 1966-1968, 1968 Olds 442 1968-1969, 1968 Dodge Charger R/T 1994-2005, 1969 Dodge Charger SE 1969-1971, 1974 Dodge Dart 1973-1974, 1978 Chevy Chevette 1978-1994, 1978 Olds Delta 88 Royale 1978-1996, 1990 Ford Thunderbird LX 1989-2012, 1993 Ford Thunderbird 1993-1994, and 1997 Chevy Cavalier 1996-2004.  The vehicles that you own and that you have owned say more about you than anything that you can say about yourself.)
http://www.chicagobusiness.com/article/20160922/BLOGS02/160929963/chicago-commute-habits-are-changing

 

SPRINGFIELD STATE JOURNAL REGISTER
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Michael Madigan supporters criticize the Illinois Policy Institute.  He who pays the piper calls the tunes. Everyone involved in government, in politics, in journalism, in etc. should be required to publish on their website the amounts and sources of their income.  What are the amounts and sources of your income?  I get $50,720/year from the Civil Service Retirement System and $2,015/year from Social Security. In addition, I get a $16,854/year federal health, dental, and vision insurance subsidy.
http://www.sj-r.com/opinion/20160921/bernard-schoenburg-policy-institute-criticized-for-secrecy-in-madigan-project
(FROM THE ARTICLE: But the head of production and development for Austin, Texas-based Emergent Order, which is doing the project for the policy institute, told me this week that the person who interviewed Miller could not have told him of the policy institute’s involvement because that contractor was not told who was providing the funding. “I was not at the interview, but I sent out a producer who was one of our contractors,” said TERYN FOGEL, the Emergent Order production head. “The contractor didn’t know who was funding it except that they were hired through me. … A lot of times subcontractors don’t know who’s doing financing … because we do not want to sway anybody’s interviews in any direction.”)

 

FOX ILLINOIS
— DISGUSTING, TRAGIC: Video Gambling Celebrates Four Years In Illinois – JORDAN ABUDAYYEH
http://foxillinois.com/news/local/video-gaming-celebrates-four-years-in-illinois-09-22-2016

 

CENTRAL ILLINOIS PROUD
— Congressman to IRS: Audit Trump Foundation – CNN (DIERSEN: While I worked for IRS during the 1970s, Money Magazine and my Democrat IRS superiors, supervisors, coworkers, and subordinates made it clear that they wanted IRS to disallow my education deductions.  They hinted/implied/argued/shouted that the graduate business and accounting courses that I took a) were not job-related, b) did not help me carry out my job duties, c) were taken by me to get a job in the private sector, and d) were a distraction.)
http://www.centralillinoisproud.com/news/congressman-to-irs-audit-trump-foundation

 

DNA INFO
— Chicago Isn’t Donating To Presidential Campaigns Like It Used To – Tanveer Ali
https://www.dnainfo.com/chicago/20160921/lincoln-park/chicago-isnt-donating-presidential-campaigns-like-it-used-map

 

  1. LOUIS TODAY
    — Reckoning comes for pension funds as investment returns lag – Bloomberg
    http://www.stltoday.com/business/local/reckoning-comes-for-pension-funds-as-investment-returns-lag/article_7a60dccc-8d9c-5e9b-aa74-32e244e4f2ea.html

 

ROBERT FEDER
— Tribune pulls Pioneer Press reporter off Evanston beat  (DIERSEN: What adverse actions have your employers taken against you?  Adverse actions that my Democrat GAO superiors took against me include forcing me to retire in 1997 when I was 49 years old, not promoting me beyond GS-13, keeping me off audits of IRS for all but 3 of the almost 18 years that I worked for GAO, and forcing me to take an $18,459 pay cut in today’s dollars to transfer from IRS to GAO in 1980. Adverse actions that my Democrat IRS superiors took against me include not promoting me beyond GS-12, disallowing my education deductions, and disallowing my partial day per diem claims  Adverse actions that my Democrat Post Office superiors took against me include forcing me resign in 1969 and disallowing my sick leave requests.)
http://www.robertfeder.com/2016/09/20/tronc-pulls-pioneer-press-reporter-off-evanston-beat/
(FROM THE ARTICLE: A veteran reporter for the Evanston Review is being shipped out to the west suburbs in retaliation for withholding his byline from a story, according to the Chicago News Guild. Bob Seidenberg, an award-winning writer who has covered the north suburb for nearly 30 years, was reassigned to Franklin Park and other west suburbs about a week after he removed his name from a story that he said had been rewritten inaccurately by an editor. The Evanston Review long has been the crown jewel of Pioneer Press, the suburban newspaper chain recently acquired by Tribune Publishing, the company now known as tronc. Pioneer reporters, who are represented by the Chicago News Guild, have a contractual right to withhold their names from their work. “Seidenberg’s pending removal is just the latest in a series of warnings, threats and accusations by [Pioneer editor John] Puterbaugh and other managers against Pioneer Press reporters on almost a weekly basis since Tribune (now tronc) took over the 32-newspaper chain last year,” a story posted on the union’s website reported Tuesday. According to the union, Seidenberg was told that he was being reassigned “for business reasons” despite arguing that “his experience, his resources and his understanding of Evanston would benefit the Tribune if he stayed in Evanston.” “We believe this was a retaliation for withholding his byline,” Craig Rosenbaum, executive director of the Chicago News Guild, was quoted as saying. “Bob is being punished for exercising a contractual right. I don’t think it’s a coincidence that he asked for his byline to be held just before this. Removing Bob from Evanston will be a loss to Evanston. They’re depriving the community of a reporter with years of experience who has a wealth of sources and contacts.” Dana Meyer, a spokesperson for the Chicago Tribune, released a statement denying any retaliation. “The company respects the collective agreement with Pioneer Press and has worked within the terms and conditions of that agreement,” the statement said. “There have been incidents where a reporter has asked to have their name removed and we consistently accommodate those requests. The agreement specifically identifies rules for transferring an employee and we adhere to these rules. This was not retaliation. We simply had a need for a veteran Pioneer reporter on a strong digital beat that had gone vacant. Evanston is a vital town for us and will continue to be very well covered.”)

 

LOYOLA PHOENIX
— Campus Political Guidelines Unclear and Unfair – Michael McDevitt  (DIERSEN: Democrats run the federal government.  Political affiliation discrimination is rampant in the federal government. If Crete-Monee High School had a Republican Club, and I had been a member of it, the Post Office would not have offered me a job in 1966.  If I had been a member of the Republican Clubs at UIC or NIU, IRS would not have offered me a job in 1971.  If I had been a member of the Republican Clubs at Loyola or DePaul, GAO would not have offered me a job in 1980.)
http://www.loyolaphoenix.com/2016/09/campus-political-guidelines-unclear-unfair/

 

ILLINOIS REVIEW
— WHERE’S WEYERMULLER? AT GOP FALL RALLY 2016  (DIERSEN: I could not attend this event because I attended my 50th high school reunion in Crete.)
http://illinoisreview.typepad.com/illinoisreview/2016/09/wheres-weyermuller-at-gop-fall-rally-2016.html

 

CAPITOL FAX
— New robopoll has Duckworth up by just 2, Clinton up by only 6
http://capitolfax.com/2016/09/22/new-poll-has-duckworth-up-only-by-2/

 

BREITBART
— Soros-Linked ‘October Surprise That Will End Trump’: The Campaign To Register 8 Million ‘Global Citizens’ To Vote – LIAM DEACON
http://www.breitbart.com/london/2016/09/21/surprise-that-will-end-trump-globalists-registering-8-million/
— Watch: Dem Rep Gutierrez Eats Skittles at Hearing to Slam Trump – PAM KEY
http://www.breitbart.com/video/2016/09/21/watch-dem-rep-gutierrez-eats-skittles-at-hearing-to-slam-trump/

 

AMERICAN CONSERVATIVE
— Why Socialism Is Still Popular  Evolutionary psychology may explain it. – JON BASIL UTLEY (DIERSEN: All my critics/opponents, all their operatives, and all their dupes are consumed with envy.  I should write a book about them.)
https://www.theamericanconservative.com/articles/why-socialism-is-still-popular/
(FROM THE ARTICLE: I always used to think that socialism’s appeal mainly came from envy, which was innate to human character. There’s a classic book titled Envy, by Helmut Schoeck, that explains the extraordinary progress of Western civilization as coming from our religions, Christianity and Judaism before it. It notes that two of the Ten Commandments strongly condemned envy—that subordinating it was vital for a society to progress. But envy is still innate. Remember the old story of a poor Russian peasant, whose neighbor finally owns a cow. The peasant becomes consumed with envy and cries out to God for relief. When God answers him to make a wish come true, he prays, “God, make my neighbor’s cow sicken and die.” New knowledge of human nature delves much deeper, however.)

 

WASHINGTON EXAMINER
— Cruz supporters alarmed by possible Trump endorsement – DAVID M. DRUCKER  (DIERSEN: To not support Trump is to support Clinton.)
http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/cruz-supporters-alarmed-by-possible-trump-endorsement/article/2602531

 

HUFFINGTON POST
— The First Fight Donald Trump Should Pick As President, According To Newt Gingrich  Gingrich encouraged the nominee to go after federal job protections and instigate “the absolute showdown.” – Dave Jamieson  (DIERSEN: Before they go any further on this issue, Gingrich and Trump should read every word in every document filed in Diersen v. GAO (https://gopillinois.com/diersen-v-gao-fifth-amended-complaint/)  The Democrats who ran GAO during the 1990s used Gingrich’s dramatic budget cuts to get rid of GAO’s employees who were Republican, White, male, older, and/or non-veteran.)
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/president-trump-federal-employees_us_57e2dee9e4b08d73b82f2fd7
(FROM THE ARTICLE: This week, The New Yorker published a report hypothesizing what President Donald Trump’s first term in office might look like. Evan Osnos interviewed former House Speaker Newt Gingrich, who’s been advising the candidate on policy matters, about what to expect if Trump actually takes the White House. Gingrich told Osnos that he’s encouraged Trump to start a war over job security for federal employees. Conservatives have long bemoaned how difficult it can be to fire government workers. According to The New Yorker, Gingrich seems convinced that attacking job protections for civil servants would be a worthwhile opening battle, both as policy and as politics. Per Osnos: Gingrich told me that he is urging Trump to give priority to an obscure but contentious conservative issue—ending lifetime tenure for federal employees. This would also galvanize Republicans and help mend rifts in the Party after a bitter election. “Getting permission to fire corrupt, incompetent, and dishonest workers—that’s the absolute showdown,” Gingrich said. He assumes that federal employees’ unions would resist, thus producing, in his words, an “ongoing war” similar to the conflict that engulfed Madison, Wisconsin, in 2011, when Governor Scott Walker moved to limit public-sector employees’ collective-bargaining rights. Gingrich predicted that federal employee unions would become “unglued” in such a war. For a reality TV celebrity whose fame grew out of firing people, this would seem like a logical fight to pick after settling into the West Wing. Trump, however, doesn’t appear to have discussed this particular issue on the trail, and his official website makes no reference to it. A campaign spokesperson didn’t respond to an email asking if Trump would seek to roll back job protections for federal employees. A representative for Gingrich didn’t respond to an interview request on the subject, either. Job security is one of the main benefits to a federal job, and Gingrich is correct that federal employee unions would fight bitterly to maintain it. But contrary to what Gingrich suggests, it is possible to fire federal employees when they misbehave or don’t do their jobs. It just isn’t as easy as firing a private-sector worker. The law gives federal workers certain protections, including due process when the boss wants to can them and the chance to turn around their work if they’re underperforming. They’re given those rights, in part, to protect against politically motivated firings. Typically, a fraction of a percent of the federal workforce gets fired each year. Tony Reardon, the president of the National Treasury Employees Union, which represents 150,000 federal workers across 30 agencies, noted in an email to HuffPost that federal employees can be fired for cause. That they can’t, he said, “is a false statement repeated to gain easy political points.” NTEU endorsed Hillary Clinton for president, as did the American Federation of Government Employees, the other large federal employee union. “While it is not clear that Congressman Gingrich and Mr. Trump are trying to find a way to fire those they simply don’t like, it would behoove them to become educated on the basics of civil service law,” Reardon said. “Federal employees give much to this country and deserve at least candidates and advisors who understand a little bit about how their employment works.”)

 

REUTERS
— Trump praises ‘stop-and-frisk’ police tactic – Emily Flitter
http://www.reuters.com/article/us-usa-election-trump-idUSKCN11R2NZ

 

NEW YORK TIMES
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Anti-Trumps say “Immigrants Aren’t Taking Americans’ Jobs.”  To what extent do/did you compete with recent immigrants for jobs?  If there were as many recent immigrants in northeast Illinois back when I was young as there are today, they may very well would have been hired instead of me to do yard work, deliver newspapers, wash dishes, clean golf shoes, chip slag, pump gasoline, deliver mail, work on an automobile assemble line, work as a security guard, sell tires, automotive services, and major appliances, collect delinquent taxes, and audit federal agencies.)
http://www.nytimes.com/2016/09/22/us/immigrants-arent-taking-americans-jobs-new-study-finds.html
— Hillary Clinton Outlines Vision of More Job Opportunities for People With Disabilities – MATT FLEGENHEIMER and AMY CHOZICK  (DIERSEN: While I worked for GAO in its Chicago Office 1980-1997, my Democrat superiors assigned me to supervise all its employees who had disabilities.)
http://www.nytimes.com/2016/09/22/us/politics/hillary-clinton-speech.html
— We Gave Four Good Pollsters the Same Raw Data. They Had Four Different Results. – NATE COHN
http://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2016/09/20/upshot/the-error-the-polling-world-rarely-talks-about.html

 

WALL STREET JOURNAL
— Hillary Clinton Leads Donald Trump by Six Points in Latest WSJ/NBC Poll  Both candidates viewed negatively by majority of voters; third-party candidates at 12% support – Janet Hook
http://www.wsj.com/articles/hillary-clinton-leads-donald-trump-by-6-points-in-latest-wsj-nbc-poll-1474491609
— Hillary Clinton Retains Lead Over Donald Trump With Hispanic Voters  Clinton wins 65% support among Hispanic likely voters, compared with Trump’s 17%, in race that includes third-party candidates – LAURA MECKLER  (DIERSEN: Democrats and RINOs have always a) shouted at Hispanics that Republicans have caused, are causing, and will forever cause all the problems that Hispanics have had, are having, and will have and b) promised to give Hispanics preference over non-Hispanics.)
http://www.wsj.com/articles/hillary-clinton-retains-lead-over-donald-trump-with-hispanic-voters-1474538405

 

USA TODAY
— Forget Trump’s wall, just mandate E-Verify: The idea of illegal people entering our country right now is frightening. – Ben Craig, Pittsburgh
http://www.usatoday.com/story/opinion/2016/09/21/forget-trumps-wall-just-mandate-verify-say/90797806/
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Anti-Trumps say “The Republican purge to come: Priebus has it backwards. The party loyalists rejecting Trump should be rewarded, not penalized.”  After the November 8, 2016 election, who in Illinois, in your county, in your township/ward, and in your municipality will be blamed for Republican losses and who will be purged from the party?  Since 2000, those who dominate the Illinois Republican Party, DuPage County Republican Central Committee, Milton Township Republican Central Committee, TAPROOT Republicans of Illinois, Wheaton Chamber of Commerce, Illinois Center Right Coalition, American Association of Political Consultants, etc. have blamed me and my GOPUSA ILLINOIS emails for all the losses that Republicans have suffered in Illinois since 2000.)
http://www.usatoday.com/story/opinion/2016/09/22/trump-penalties-kasich-bush-cruz-ryan-giuliani-racism-gop-column/90796472/
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Ever-increasingly, Zuckerberg has the power to destroy individuals, organizations, companies, governments, and countries.  What does Zuckerberg think of those who share your demographics?  From what I see, he has an extremely low opinion of those who are Protestant, conservative, Republican, American, White, male, older, rich, gun owners, and those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.
http://www.usatoday.com/story/tech/columnist/2016/09/20/facebook-mark-zuckerberg-media-baron/90499900/
— HARDCOPY EDITORIAL TITLE: Firing federal workers is too hard to do  (DIERSEN: Before they go any further on this issue, USA TODAY should read every word in every document filed in Diersen v. GAO (https://gopillinois.com/diersen-v-gao-fifth-amended-complaint/)  The Democrats who ran GAO during the 1990s used Gingrich’s dramatic budget cuts to get rid of GAO’s employees who were Republican, White, male, older, and/or non-veteran.)
http://www.usatoday.com/story/opinion/2016/09/21/government-workers-va-scandal-congress-editorials-debates/90618390/
— Who wants to be a cop? Cities find staffing is no easy proposition – Aamer Madhani  (DIERSEN: Which jobs do you consider to be bad jobs, that is, which jobs have you never sought?  Virtually all my current/recent critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes consider all the jobs that I had to be bad jobs, and therefore, they have never sought those jobs. Those jobs were doing yard work, delivering newspapers, washing dishes, cleaning golf shoes, chipping slag, pumping gasoline, delivering mail, working on an automobile assemble line, working as a security guard, selling tires, automotive services, and major appliances, collecting delinquent taxes, and auditing federal agencies.)
http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/2016/09/21/who-wants-cops-cities-find-staffing-no-easy-proposition/90802272/

 

U.S. NEWS & WORLD REPORT
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: QUESTION: Who loves the 2012 GOP autopsy?  ANSWER: Individuals, organizations, companies, governments, and countries that are anti-Protestant, anti-conservative, anti-Republican, anti-American, anti-White, anti-male, anti-older people, anti-rich people, anti-gun owners, and/or anti-those whose ancestors have been in America longer than their ancestors.
http://www.usnews.com/news/articles/2016-09-22/the-rnc-autopsy-in-the-shadow-of-donald-trump
— A Woman in the White House  Hillary Clinton’s gender colors our thoughts and feelings about the first female presidential nominee and her opponent. – James Warren
http://www.usnews.com/opinion/articles/2016-09-21/how-hillary-clintons-gender-is-a-liability-for-her-asset-for-donald-trump

September 21 Evening Edition

WLS AM
— Mark Kirk campaign site falsely calls senator ‘veteran’ of Iraq war – Jen DeSalvo
http://www.wlsam.com/2016/09/21/mark-kirk-campaign-site-falsely-calls-senator-veteran-of-iraq-war/

 

NBC5
— Rep. Luis Gutierrez Lampoons Donald Trump Jr. With Bag of Skittles  During a congressional committee hearing Wednesday, Gutierrez mocked Trump Jr.’s tweet that likened Syrian refugees to Skittles candies – Tom Schuba
http://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/luis-gutierrez-mocks-donald-trump-jr-with-bag-of-skittles-394341881.html

— Poll: Clinton Leads Trump Ahead of First Debate  In a four-way horse race, Clinton gets support from 43 percent of likely voters and Trump gets 37 percent
http://www.nbcchicago.com/news/national-international/Clinton-Leads-Trump-Ahead-of-First-Debate-394332351.html

CBS2

— City Hiring 1000+ New Cops Signals Political Reversal – Derrick Blakley
http://chicago.cbslocal.com/2016/09/21/city-hiring-1000-new-cops-signals-political-reversal/

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Anti-Trumps say “After pledging to make Gary great again, Trump left behind lawsuits, hard feelings.”
http://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/post-tribune/news/ct-trump-gary-casino-deal-20160921-story.html
— Chicago getting 500 more cops, 200 new detectives – David Heinzmann
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/breaking/ct-chicago-police-hiring-met-20160921-story.html
— As other cities dig up pipes made of toxic lead, Chicago resists – Michael Hawthorne and Peter Matuszak
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/watchdog/ct-lead-water-pipes-funding-20160921-story.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Ever-increasingly, Democrats side with individuals, organizations, companies, governments, and countries that are anti-Protestant, anti-conservative, anti-Republican, anti-American, anti-White, anti-male, anti-older people, anti-rich people, anti-gun owners, and/or anti-those whose ancestors have been in America longer than their ancestors.
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/opinion/editorials/ct-anthem-protest-jenkins-kaepernick-edit-0922-md-20160921-story.html
— State Senate Candidate Mel Thillens Receives Endorsements From Business Groups
http://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/arlington-heights/community/chi-ugc-article-state-senate-candidate-mel-thillens-receives-2016-09-21-story.html
— IRS chief tells House panel he does not deserve impeachment
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/nationworld/ct-irs-chief-impeachment-hearing-20160921-story.html
— Presidential campaign ads are losing clout – Bloomberg
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/sns-wp-blm-campaign-ads-comment-007c23be-8039-11e6-9578-558cc125c7ba-20160921-story.html

 

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— Focus group on Trump, Clinton: ‘The public hates both’ – Lynn Sweet
http://chicago.suntimes.com/news/sweet-focus-group-on-trump-clinton-the-public-hates-both/
— Emanuel says he’ll find the money to hire 970 cops, won’t say how – Fran Spielman
http://chicago.suntimes.com/news/emanuel-says-hell-find-the-money-to-hire-970-cops-wont-say-how/
— Wheaton College employee charged with having child pornography – Jordan Owen
http://chicago.suntimes.com/news/wheaton-college-employee-charged-with-having-child-pornography/
(FROM THE ARTICLE: “Wheaton College is disturbed to learn of these troubling charges, and will continue to cooperate fully with the investigating authorities,” Wheaton College President Philip Ryken said in the statement. “As a Christian community, Wheaton College fundamentally opposes the production and use of pornography, especially child pornography, which by its very nature exploits and victimizes the most vulnerable. Mr. Felker is on unpaid leave and his access to campus has been revoked,” Ryken said. Judge Richard Russo ordered Felker held on a $250,000 bond in court Wednesday. “The charges against Mr. Felker are absolutely disgusting and will be met with the full force of the law,” DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert Berlin said in the statement. “I would like to clarify that these charges are in no way connected with Mr. Felker’s association with Wheaton College. Authorities at the college have been extremely cooperative and helpful and for that I thank them,” Berlin said.)

 

DAILY HERALD
— Wheaton College employee charged with having child porn – Justin Kmitch
http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20160921/news/160929737/
— District 200 wants input on possible referendum – Jeff Schuler
http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20160921/news/160929780/

 

CRAIN’S CHICAGO BUSINESS
— After pledging to make Gary great again, Trump left a wake of lawsuits and hard feelings – AP
http://www.chicagobusiness.com/article/20160921/NEWS02/160929966/after-pledging-to-make-gary-great-again-trump-left-a-wake-of

 

PEORIA PUBLIC RADIO
— Ivanka Trump to Campaign for Father at Fundraising Event In Peoria – TANYA KOONCE & CASS HERRINGTON
http://peoriapublicradio.org/post/ivanka-trump-campaign-father-fundraising-event-peoria#stream/0

 

STARK COUNTY NEWS
— Stark Co. GOP hosts Munger September 29 – Jim Nowlan
https://www.countyenews.com/?p=7411

 

CHAMPAIGN/URBANA NEWS GAZETTE
— Area’s races no contest – Tom Kacich
http://www.news-gazette.com/opinion/columns/2016-09-21/kacich-areas-races-no-contest.html
— TRAGIC: Decatur council eases local punishment for pot – AP
http://www.news-gazette.com/news/state/2016-09-21/decatur-council-eases-local-punishment-pot.html

 

VANDALIA RADIO
— Rauner Says Term Limits Would Chase Lawmakers – Erica Foltz (DIERSEN: Constructively, the federal government has term limits for its non-veteran White male employees.  The federal government wastes their careers and gets rid of them if they do not make GS-13 ($92,632) by age 25, GS-14 ($109,463) by age 30, GS-15 ($128,759) by age 35, and Senior Executive Service ($160,300) by age 40.)
http://www.vandaliaradio.com/2016/09/21/rauner-says-term-limits-would-chase-lawmakers/

 

X95 RADIO
— RAUNER NEAR BOTTOM OF NATIONAL POLL ON GOVERNOR POPULARITY
http://www.x95radio.com/2016/09/21/rauner-near-bottom-of-national-poll-on-governor-popularity/

 

WSIL TV
— OUTSTANDING: Carbondale approves cap on video gambling machines – Anna Giles
http://www.wsiltv.com/story/33143770/carbondale-approves-cap-on-video-gambling-machines

 

CENTRAL ILLINOIS PROUD
— Poll: Most voters ‘frustrated,’ ‘disgusted’ with 2016 election – CNN
http://www.centralillinoisproud.com/news/poll-most-voters-frustrated-disgusted-with-2016-election
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Anti-Trumps say “National poll: Clinton leads Trump by 6 points” and “Poll conducted after Clinton rough patch.”
http://www.centralillinoisproud.com/news/national-poll-clinton-leads-trump-by-6-points
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Anti-Trump Bono says Trump is “potentially the worst idea that ever happened to America” and that “this is really dangerous.”  From what I see, Bono fans are overwhelmingly anti-Protestant, anti-conservative, anti-Republican, anti-American, anti-White, anti-male, anti-older people, anti-rich people, anti-gun owners, and/or anti-those whose ancestors have been in America longer than their ancestors?  If you display a Trump sign in your front yard, what will Bono fans do to you?
http://www.centralillinoisproud.com/entertainment/bono-trump-potentially-the-worst-idea-that-ever-happened-to-america

 

SUBURBAN LIFE
— DuPage heroin panel includes U.S. Attorney, county chairman, coroner, state’s attorney, FBI
http://www.mysuburbanlife.com/2016/09/21/dupage-heroin-panel-includes-u-s-attorney-county-chairman-coroner-states-attorney-fbi/agd8wss/

 

DUPAGE POLICY JOURNAL
— Former Chicago Schools chief Arne Duncan: DuPage taxpayers should pay more for Chicago schools (DIERSEN: How much real estate tax have you paid?  I have paid real estate taxes every year since 1972 (in University Park 1972-1984 and in Chicago 1974-1978) and my wife and I every year since 1978 in Wheaton, but we have never sent any children to any public grade schools or high schools. Our parents paid lots of real estate taxes for many decades, but I attended public schools only 4 years (Crete-Monee High School 1962-1966) and my wife never attended a public school.)
http://dupagepolicyjournal.com/stories/511012225-former-chicago-schools-chief-dupage-taxpayers-should-pay-more-for-chicago-schools
— Khouri wants to fight for families through education and jobs
http://dupagepolicyjournal.com/stories/511011112-khouri-wants-to-fight-for-families-through-education-and-jobs
— Holan adds up numbers for Illinois, urges reforms – Carol Ostrow
http://dupagepolicyjournal.com/stories/511011260-holan-adds-up-numbers-for-illinois-urges-reforms
— Lewis: Expand workforce training, reform property taxes – Carol Ostrow
http://dupagepolicyjournal.com/stories/511011277-lewis-expand-workforce-training-reform-property-taxes
— 5.2 percent of people in Villa Park receive food stamps.
http://dupagepolicyjournal.com/stories/511011774-5-2-percent-of-people-in-villa-park-receive-food-stamps
— 1.4 percent of people in Bartlett receive food stamps.
http://dupagepolicyjournal.com/stories/511011754-1-4-percent-of-people-in-bartlett-receive-food-stamps

 

COLLEGE OF DUPAGE COURIER
— COD confronts heroin abuse – Caroline Broderick
http://codcourier.org/4886/features/cod-confronts-heroin-abuse/

 

ANDY MARTIN
— Chicago news conference: Corruption fighter Andy Martin documents once again that Senator Mark Kirk is complete military fraud
http://contrariancommentary.blogspot.com/2016/09/chicago-news-conference-corruption.html
https://contrariancommentary.wordpress.com/2016/09/21/chicago-news-conference-corruption-fighter-andy-martin-documents-once-again-that-senator-mark-kirk-is-complete-military-fraud-demands-kirk-withdraw-as-candidate-reelection/
http://contrariancommentary.com/chicago-news-conference-corruption-fighter-andy-martin-documents-once-again-that-senator-mark-kirk-is-a-complete-military-fraud-demands-that-kirk-withdraw-as-a-candidate-for-reelection/

 

REBOOT ILLINOIS
— Andrzejewski acts to speed Frank Mautino investigation
http://rebootillinois.com/2016/09/20/the-case-against-the-committee-for-frank-mautino-at-the-illinois-state-board-of-elections/

 

ILLINOIS POLICY INSTITUTE
— ILLINOIS COUNTIES, CITIES SHOULD HAVE THE RIGHT TO DISSOLVE TOWNSHIPS  Some steps have been taken to dissolve unnecessary units of governments, but taxpayers need an easier path to eliminate wasteful governmental bodies. – Mindy Ruckman
https://www.illinoispolicy.org/illinois-counties-cities-should-have-the-right-to-dissolve-townships/

 

ILLINOIS REVIEW
— DICIANNI PLACES HOPES ON IL 8TH CD BEING WINNABLE FOR REPUBLICANS
http://illinoisreview.typepad.com/illinoisreview/2016/09/dicianni-places-hopes-on-il-8th-cd-being-winnable-for-republicans.html
— WHERE’S WEYERMULLER? GOP WOMEN’S PAC BACKS MUNGER FOR COMPTROLLER
http://illinoisreview.typepad.com/illinoisreview/2016/09/wheres-weyermuller-pro-womens-pac-supports-leslie-munger-for-comptroller.html
— HOWARD FOSTER: THE HIGH PRICE OF SILENCE  (DIERSEN: Government is nasty. Politics is nasty.  Are you silent?  I am not.  Since 2000, I have sent out GOPUSA ILLINOIS emails free of charge and without any advertising. Since 2004, those emails have gone out each and every morning; since 2015, they have gone out each and every evening too; and they have included links to more than 245,400 articles and information on many upcoming events. There is a high price to pay for NOT being silent.  My critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes spin against me everything in those emails that they can just like they spun against me everything that I said and did as the TAPROOT Republicans of Illinois chairman 2005-2012, a Wheaton Chamber of Commerce Government Affairs Committee member 2003-2011, the Milton Township Republican Central Committee webmaster 2008-2010 and 2000-2004, an Illinois Center Right Coalition Steering Committee member 2003-2007, an American Association of Political Consultants Midwest Chapter board member 2001-2004, a GAO employee 1980-1997, an IRS employee 1971-1980, etc.)
http://illinoisreview.typepad.com/illinoisreview/2016/09/foster-the-high-price-of-silence.html

 

CAPITOL FAX
— Karmeier files dissent in remap rehearing denial
http://capitolfax.com/2016/09/21/karmeier-files-dissent-in-remap-rehearing-denial/

 

GOPUSA
— Rahm Emanuel decides more cops are the answer to Chicago’s violence
http://www.gopusa.com/rahm-emanuel-decides-more-cops-are-the-answer-to-chicagos-violence/
— What’s the Point of Having a Majority the GOP Doesn’t Use?
http://www.gopusa.com/whats-the-point-of-having-a-majority-the-gop-doesnt-use/
— George Soros claims he will invest $500M to assist refugees  (DIERSEN: Of course, needless-to-say, Soros, his operatives, and his dupes shout at refugees that Republicans have caused all their problems, are causing all their problems, and will forever cause all their problems.)
http://www.gopusa.com/george-soros-claims-he-will-invest-500m-to-assist-refugees/

 

WESTERN JOURNALISM
— Farrakhan Attacks Obama’s Legacy: You Chose Gays, Jews Over Black Community “… it’s in the streets …” – Johnathan Jones
http://www.westernjournalism.com/farrakhan-attacks-obamas-legacy-you-chose-gays-jews-over-black-community/

 

DAILY CALLER
— Checks And Balances On The Executive Require That The IRS Chief Be Impeached – Adam Brandon
http://dailycaller.com/2016/09/21/checks-and-balances-on-the-executive-require-that-the-irs-chief-be-impeached/

 

CNS NEWS
— Peter LaBarbera: Science Shows Homosexual Behavior ‘Is as Bad as God Says It Was’ – Michael W. Chapman
http://www.cnsnews.com/blog/michael-w-chapman/peter-labarbera-science-shows-homosexual-behavior-bad-god-says-it-was

 

NEWSWEEK
— Cruz Still Won’t Endorse Trump, Says Focus Is Defeating Clinton – Joe Crowe
http://www.newsmax.com/Headline/cruz-trump-focus-defeat/2016/09/21/id/749394/

 

THE BLAZE
— Following Police Shooting, Protesters in Charlotte Temporarily Shut Interstate, Injure 16 Officers – Chris Enloe
http://www.theblaze.com/stories/2016/09/21/following-police-shooting-protesters-in-charlotte-temporarily-shut-interstate-injure-12-officers/
— State Department Spokesman Concedes the Syrian Refugee Vetting Process Will Have Mistakes – Chris Enloe
http://www.theblaze.com/stories/2016/09/21/state-department-spokesman-concedes-the-syrian-refugee-vetting-process-will-have-mistakes/

 

WASHINGTON TIMES
— China, Russia rapidly building arms for space war – Bill Gertz
http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2016/sep/21/china-russia-space-war-weapons-on-fast-track/

 

WASHINGTON EXAMINER
— Gutierrez eats Skittles during IRS impeachment hearing – SARAH WESTWOOD
http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/watch-dem-eats-skittles-during-irs-hearing/article/2602437

 

THE HILL
— National poll: Clinton leads Trump by 6 points – Jesse Byrnes
http://thehill.com/blogs/ballot-box/presidential-races/297110-national-poll-clinton-holds-onto-6-point-lead

 

POLITICO
— Cruz warms to Trump – BURGESS EVERETT
http://www.politico.com/story/2016/09/ted-cruz-donald-trump-budget-fight-228493

 

CNN
— Mark Kirk campaign site falsely calls senator ‘veteran’ of Iraq war – Manu Raju
http://www.cnn.com/2016/09/21/politics/mark-kirk-iraq-veteran-website/
— Hill Republicans frustrated with GOP disunity over Trump – Manu Raju and Tal Kopan
http://www.cnn.com/2016/09/21/politics/donald-trump-gop-disunity-congress-election-2016/

 

WASHINGTON POST
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Anti-Trumps say “Let’s hope Paul Ryan told Ivanka Trump these 20 hard truths.”
https://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/right-turn/wp/2016/09/21/lets-hope-paul-ryan-told-ivanka-trump-these-20-hard-truths/
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Anti-Trumps say “Conservatives should reject Trump’s sob story.”
https://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/right-turn/wp/2016/09/21/conservatives-should-reject-trumps-sob-story/
— Even an extra five pounds can hurt your job chances – Danielle Paquette  (DIERSEN: How much weight do you need to lose?  For me, it is 50 pounds.  Of course, needless-to-say, my critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes could/did/will use that against me.  In my defense, I spend 10+ hours each and every day putting out GOPUSA ILLINOIS emails.)
https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/wonk/wp/2016/09/21/even-an-extra-five-pounds-can-hurt-your-job-chances/
— North Korea accidentally revealed it has just 28 websites – Adam Taylor
https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/worldviews/wp/2016/09/21/north-korea-accidentally-revealed-it-has-just-28-websites/

 

NEWS OK
— Democrat congressman to IRS: Audit the Trump Foundation – Tom LoBianco  (DIERSEN: While I worked for IRS during the 1970s, Money Magazine and my Democrat IRS superiors, supervisors, coworkers, and subordinates made it clear that they wanted IRS to disallow my education deductions.)
http://newsok.com/dem-congressman-to-irs-audit-the-trump-foundation/article/feed/1079151

 

WALL STREET JOURNAL
— Mark Kirk Faces Tough Re-Election Fight in Illinois  The Republican senator runs in a very different landscape than in 2010 – HEATHER HADDON
http://www.wsj.com/articles/mark-kirk-faces-tough-re-election-fight-in-illinois-1474493155

 

FORTUNE
— Here’s How Much Trump Might Owe the IRS – Shawn Tully
http://fortune.com/2016/09/21/donald-trump-foundation-irs/

 

FED SMITH
— Average Total Federal Employee Compensation: $123,160 – Ralph R. Smith  (DIERSEN: Are/were you accused of being overpaid?  My critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes have always accused me of being overpaid. In my defense, I earned a) a job-related bachelor’s degree when I was 21 and job-related master’s degrees when I was 27, 31, and 48, b) job-related professional certifications when I was 30, 32, 41, 45, 47, and 48, and c) a job-related professional license when I was 33.)
http://www.fedsmith.com/2016/09/21/average-total-federal-employee-compensation-123160/
(FROM THE ARTICLE: We Are Not Burger Flippers  One argument used in justifying higher federal employee compensation packages is Comments (218) left by a reader using the name “Common Sense”: “These ‘studies’ are so bogus. Question: how many burger flipper (sic) work for the government?” In other words, the federal government has better educated and more specialized employee skills than private sector companies. Among the 21 major industries in the U.S., the federal employees are among the highest paid. Employees in utilities, mining, and management of companies are ahead of the federal workforce. The other sectors are compensated less. The latest BEA data indicate federal compensation is higher, on average, than compensation in the information industry, finance and insurance, and professional and scientific industries. Also, Edwards writes: [T]he federal workforce has always had a heavy contingent of skilled professionals, such as lawyers.)

 

THE GUARDIAN
— Don King uses N-word while introducing Trump at Cleveland rally  The boxing promoter seemed to utter the racial epithet by accident after encouraging white women to vote for the ‘doctor of humanness’ on Wednesday – Ben Jacobs
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2016/sep/21/don-king-donald-trump-cleveland-rally

September 21 Morning Edition

WLS AM
— Trump campaign defends son’s Skittles tweet – CNN
http://www.wlsam.com/news/trump-campaign-defends-sons-skittles-tweet/

 

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— Depth of debate will turn Trump into waterlogged Cheeto – John Kass
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/columnists/kass/ct-clinton-trump-debate-kass-met-20160920-column.html
— Number of unauthorized immigrants in Illinois drops 10 percent, study shows – Marwa Eltagouri and Nereida Moreno  (DIERSEN: How many of these 450,000 illegals in Illinois will use their false identifications to vote for Clinton, for Duckworth, and for the other Democrats?)
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/breaking/ct-illinois-unauthorized-immigration-decline-met-20160920-story.html
(FROM THE ARTICLE: The number of unauthorized immigrants residing in Illinois dropped by 10 percent, or 50,000 people, between 2009 and 2014 — something experts say has been key to Chicago’s recent population loss. “So much of the population growth in this region was based on legal and undocumented immigration. This closes the plug on the growth we’ve had,” said Rob Paral, a Chicago-based demographer who advises nonprofits and community groups. “Undocumented immigrants were a substantial piece of the picture, and that era is behind us.” In 2014, about 450,000 unauthorized immigrants lived in Illinois, compared with about 500,000 in 2009, according to a study released Tuesday by the Pew Research Center. While most states saw no significant change in their unauthorized immigrant populations during the five-year period, Illinois is among seven states that saw their populations decline, primarily due to a drop in the number of unauthorized immigrants from Mexico. The population of unauthorized Mexican immigrants has declined nationwide as well because of the sluggish U.S. economic recovery and stricter border enforcement. But the country’s overall count of unauthorized immigrants remained stable through 2014 due to a spike in unauthorized immigrants from Asia, Central America and sub-Saharan Africa, according to the report, which bases its findings on data collected by the U.S. Census Bureau.)
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Anti-Trumps say “Donald Trump Jr. sparks outrage after likening Syrian refugees to poisoned Skittles.”
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/nationworld/politics/ct-donald-trump-jr-skittles-refugees-20160920-story.html
— More women than ever are putting off retirement – Ben Steverman  (DIERSEN: My Civil Service Retirement System pension is dramatically less because my Democrat superiors in the federal government wasted my career and forced me to retire 19 years ago when I was 49 years old.  That is one reason why my wife continues to work.)
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/sns-wp-blm-retire-women-c59f42d4-7a80-11e6-8064-c1ddc8a724bb-20160918-story.html
— Got to wonder if Democrats want Trump to win – Heather Wilhelm
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/opinion/commentary/ct-trump-clinton-political-correctness-perspec-0921-md-20160920-story.html

 

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— So much spent by so few to accomplish so little – Dan Mihalopoulos  (DIERSEN: What do you spend your money on?  What do you spend your time on?  What do you accomplish?  I spend my money and 10+ hours each and every day of what is left of my life putting out GOPUSA ILLINOIS emails free of charge and without any advertising. Those emails have gone out each and every morning since 2004, each and every evening since 2015, and they have included links to almost 245,400 articles and information on many upcoming events.)
http://chicago.suntimes.com/politics/mihalopoulos-so-much-spent-by-so-few-to-accomplish-so-little/
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Because Democrats and RINOs have succeeded in making the future look so bad for Republicans, Democrats and RINOs question why Republicans still have babies.  Assuring a better life for their children, for their grand children, for their great grand children, etc. is the main reason why Republicans get involved in government and in politics.  If my wife and I had children, I would be working a thousand times harder than I do to promote the Republican Party platform, the Illinois Republican Party platform, and the Milton Township Republican Central Committee Resolution against video gambling.)
http://chicago.suntimes.com/news/steinberg-why-do-people-have-babies-and-drive-cars/

 

DAILY HERALD
— FRONT PAGE TOP OF FOLD WITH BIG COLOR PICTURE AND GRAPHIC: Taxpayers, students bridge funding gap for suburban community colleges – Jake Griffin
http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20160921/news/160929811/
— Illinois schools pushed to test water for high lead levels – BGA (DIERSEN: How much lead have you ingested today and during the last week, month, year, decade, and your lifetime?  Who/what do you blame for that?)
http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20160921/news/160929809/

 

CRAIN’S CHICAGO BUSINESS
— Reporter contract talks rev up at Tronc’s suburban papers – LYNNE MAREK  (DIERSEN: My worthless critics/opponents, their worthless operatives, and their worthless dupes have always a) shouted that I am worthless because no one pays me for what I do as your GOPUSA Illinois Editor and b) shouted that my GOPUSA ILLINOIS emails are worthless because I send them free of charge and without any advertising. In my defense, not that I need to defend myself, unlike many if not most of my worthless critics/opponents, and unlike virtually all their worthless operatives and worthless dupes, I am financially secure.  I can afford to spend the thousands of dollars and thousands of hours each year necessary to put together and send out GOPUSA ILLINOIS emails.  He who pays the piper calls the tunes.  I do not want anyone to call my tunes.  I am fortunate enough that I do not have ask anyone for money.  As everyone including Rich Miller knows, GOPUSA ILLINOIS email subscriptions are worth at least $1,000/year.)
http://www.chicagobusiness.com/article/20160920/NEWS06/160929982
(FROM THE ARTICLE: The Sun-Times Media suburban reporters who began working out of cars and coffee shops in 2012 after their offices closed now have a chance to improve their lot at Tronc. They became part of Tronc in 2014 after its predecessor, Tribune Publishing, bought the suburban dailies and weeklies from the Sun-Times’ parent, Wrapports. Now, negotiations on a new contract for the 30 editorial employees represented by the Chicago News Guild are scheduled to start next week. It will be the first contract negotiated for the workers since they shifted from Chicago’s no. 2 newspaper operation to the city’s biggest. Tension is already building in advance of the expiration of the current contract at the end of the year. The union today posted a lengthy report of one Evanston Review reporter’s travails with management, and an unfair labor practice charge that was filed by the union last month with the National Labor Relations Board on his behalf. The union alleges the reporter was transferred from one suburban paper to another as retaliation for his complaining about a news story and exercising his contractual right to withhold his byline from the piece. “Within days of him asking to withhold his byline, he was transferred,” says Craig Rosenbaum, who is executive director of the union. Tronc spokeswoman Dana Meyer said it was not retaliation. “The company respects the collective agreement with Pioneer Press and has worked within the terms and conditions of that agreement,” she said in a statement. “There have been incidents where a reporter has asked to have their name removed and we consistently accommodate those requests. The agreement specifically identifies rules for transferring an employee and we adhere to these rules.”)
— Exelon faces $1.5 billion tax hit on past shelter scheme – STEVE DANIELS
http://www.chicagobusiness.com/article/20160921/NEWS11/160929973/exelon-faces-1-5-billion-tax-hit-on-past-shelter-scheme

 

CHAMPAIGN/URBANA NEWS GAZETTE
— Corruption costs taxpayers dearly – Editorial  (DIERSEN: Corrupt voters vote for corrupt politicians.)
http://www.news-gazette.com/opinion/editorials/2016-09-21/corruption-costs-taxpayers-dearly.html

 

DNA INFO
— Sexist Paramedic Test Will Cost City Yet Again After Latest Court Ruling – Ted Cox (DIERSEN: What tests have you passed?  The many tests that I have passed include a) federal employment examinations, b) CPA examination, c) Certified Internal Auditor examination, and all the tests necessary to earn three job-related master’s degrees, a job-related bachelor’s degree, a high school diploma, etc. Of course, needless-to-say, my critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes hint/imply/argue/shout that the aforesaid tests discriminated against Democrats, against minorities, against women, against younger people, against veterans, against etc.)
https://www.dnainfo.com/chicago/20160920/downtown/sexist-paramedic-test-will-cost-city-yet-again-after-latest-court-ruling

 

DEKALB DAILY CHRONICLE
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Rauner wants “to continue rooting out improper patronage hiring.” What do Jim Thompson and Jim Edgar have say about that?  While I worked for IRS and for GAO in Chicago, the Democrats who ran those agencies were fully aware that Thompson and Edgar promoted patronage hiring. My Democrat IRS and GAO superiors discriminated against their employees who were Republican just like Thompson and Edgar discriminated against their employees who were Democrat.)
http://www.daily-chronicle.com/2016/09/20/rauner-wants-state-jobs-review-but-not-federal-courts/aio7bhq/

 

BLOOMINGTON PANTAGRAPH
— Illinois gets $1.8M for low-income students taking AP tests – AP  (DIERSEN: Were you a “low income student?” Because of my outstanding parents, I was not.  If you were not a “low income student,” do your critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes demonize you, denigrate you, and condemn you as being someone who was born with a silver spoon in his mouth and as someone who has always been privileged?)
http://www.pantagraph.com/news/state-and-regional/illinois/illinois-gets-m-for-low-income-students-taking-ap-tests/article_fdcf7871-8d8c-5c35-a5a3-74fce30dd256.html

 

TIMES
— No delay for Mautino – David Giuliani
http://www.mywebtimes.com/news/local/no-delay-for-mautino/article_61934660-d5b0-5411-8c6c-3e2dd1dd0198.html

 

WSIL TV
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Anti-Trumps say “Donald Trump Jr. becomes campaign flashpoint.”
http://www.wsiltv.com/story/33144972/donald-trump-jr-becomes-campaign-flashpoint

 

QUAD CITIES ONLINE
— Manufacturing group said action needed to stem job losses – Roger Ruthhart
http://www.qconline.com/business/manufacturing-group-said-action-needed-to-stem-job-losses/article_f3c4907d-641d-517b-a3ec-2f1c59b386b3.html

 

QUAD CITY TIMES
— Years after casino went bust, Gary still skeptical of Trump – AP
http://qctimes.com/news/state-and-regional/illinois/years-after-casino-went-bust-gary-still-skeptical-of-trump/article_b803cf6b-8dae-5a86-b239-06c087a0b927.html

 

BLOOMINGTON PANTAGRAPH
— Class action approved for federal lawsuit vs. State Farm – Edith Brady-Lunny
http://www.pantagraph.com/business/local/class-action-approved-for-federal-lawsuit-vs-state-farm/article_4c29be8f-0c0f-5abe-a3aa-76faa93a8f59.html

 

DAILY EGYPTIAN
— Why students should put registering to vote at the top of their to-do lists – Anna Spoerre  (DIERSEN: Democrats promote hatred of Republicans like Hitler promoted hatred of Jews.  Democrats shout at students that Republicans are “racist, sexist, homophobic, xenophobic, and Islamophobic.”)
http://dailyegyptian.com/59213/news/why-students-should-put-registering-to-vote-at-the-top-of-their-to-do-lists/

 

WJBD RADIO
— Ivanka Trump Describes Women Who Work Initiative (DIERSEN: Did your father make enough money that your mother could stay home and raise you?  My father did.  My critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes have always falsely hinted/implied/argued/shouted that my outstanding father made lots of money.  He worked in the office of a chemical plant and almost always worked second jobs (including playing music, delivering eggs, and fast-food worker) to pay the family’s bills. He fought type 1 diabetes from age 14. He was the first of his ancestors to earn a high school diploma.  He never attended college. He did not buy a new car until he was 45 years old in 1967 and it was a bottom of the line 2-door Chevy with almost no options.)
http://www.wjbdradio.com/business-news/2016/09/21/ivanka-trump-describes-women-who-work-initiative

 

DAILY ILLINI
— Be aware of issues on campus – Da Yeon Eom
http://dailyillini.com/opinions/2016/09/20/aware-issues-campus/

 

ILLINOIS FAMILY ACTION
— Yes, Churches Can Engage in the Political Struggle to Protect Religious Liberty and Defend Judeo-Christian Morality – John Biver  (DIERSEN: What about churches that increasingly act as arms of the Democrat Party?  They promote dependency on government, LGBTQ activity, abortion, mass/illegal immigration, race and gender based preference giving, age discrimination, pot, booze, gambling, and other vices, abolition of the Second Amendment, and hatred of those who are Protestant, conservative, Republican, American, White, male, older, rich, gun owners, and/or those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.)
https://illinoisfamilyaction.org/2016/09/yes-churches-can-engage-in-the-political-struggle-to-protect-religious-liberty-and-defend-judeo-christian-morality/

 

ILLINOIS FAMILY INSTITUTE
— AFSCME TO ILLINOIS: RAISE TAXES TO PAY GOVERNMENT WORKERS MORE – Mailee Smith
https://www.illinoispolicy.org/afscme-to-illinois-raise-taxes-to-pay-government-workers-more/

 

CAPITOL FAX
— Déjà vu all over again for Kirk and military service?
http://capitolfax.com/2016/09/21/deja-vu-all-over-again-for-kirk-and-military-service/

 

CAPITOL RESEARCH CENTER
— Black Lives Matter: Racist Provocation with Radical Roots
https://capitalresearch.org/2016/09/blm-roots/

 

GOPUSA
— Trump says he’d admit people who love the USA  (DIERSEN: From what I see, those who come to America illegally, those who stay in America illegally, and those who bring others to America illegally are anti-Protestant, anti-conservative, anti-Republican, anti-American, anti-White, anti-male, anti-older people, anti-rich people, anti-gun owners, and/or anti-those whose ancestors have been in America longer than their ancestors.)
http://www.gopusa.com/trump-says-hed-admit-people-who-love-the-usa/
— Who Does Hillary Find More Deplorable – Jihadists or Trump Supporters?  (DIERSEN: One could ask Democrat plants and RINOs who they find more deplorable – Jihadists or Trump Supporters?)
http://www.gopusa.com/?p=15089
— Blacks riot in Charlotte after black officer shoots black man; 12 officers injured
http://www.gopusa.com/?p=15111
— Hey, UN Corruptocrats: Spare Us Refugee Sanctimony – Michele Malkin
http://www.gopusa.com/?p=15106
— Obama administration ‘mistakenly’ grants citizenship to 800 immigrants
http://www.gopusa.com/?p=15008

 

THE BLAZE
— Farrakhan: Obama Chose Gay People, Israel Over Black Americans – Tre Goins-Phillips
http://www.theblaze.com/stories/2016/09/20/farrakhan-obama-chose-gay-people-israel-over-black-americans/

 

FREE BEACON
— Lawmakers Worry About Chinese, Russian Companies Buying U.S. Businesses  GAO asked to review scope of commission overseeing national security implications of foreign acquisitions – Morgan Chalfant  (DIERSEN: Don’t worry. If the Chinese or the Russians offer me millions or billions of dollars for GOPUSA ILLINOIS, I well not sell.)
http://freebeacon.com/national-security/lawmakers-worry-chinese-russian-companies-buying-u-s-businesses/

 

CNN
— Trump campaign defends son’s Skittles tweet – Daniella Diaz
http://www.cnn.com/2016/09/19/politics/donald-trump-jr-twitter-refugees/index.html

 

REUTERS
— Trump scores with small money, lags with big donors – Michelle Conlin and Grant Smith
http://www.reuters.com/article/us-usa-election-trump-money-idUSKCN11R0N7

 

HUFFINGTON POST
— The Day The American Dream Died – Todd Van Luling  (DIERSEN: Since the 1960s, the American Dream has been dying for those who are Protestant, conservative, Republican, American, White, male, older, rich, gun owners, and those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.  UIC accepted me in 1966 when I was 17, NIU accepted me in 1969 when I was 20, Loyola accepted me in 1972 when I was 23, DePaul accepted me in 1976 when I was 27, and IIT accepted me in 1992 when I was 43; if I was 17, 20, 23, 27, or 43 today, I doubt that they would accept me.  The Post Office hired me in 1966 when I was 18, Firestone Stores hired me in 1970 when I was 21, Oldsmobile offered me a job in 1971 when I was 22, IRS hired me in 1971 when I was 22, and GAO hired me in 1980 when I was 31; if I was 18, 21, 22, or 31 today, I doubt that they would offer me a job.  IRS promoted me in 1972 when I was 23, 24, and 25 and GAO promoted me in 1986 when I was 38; if I was 23, 24, 25, or 38 today, I doubt that they would promote me.)
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/american-dream-donald-trump-gatsby_us_57e0503ee4b08cb1409776b7
— For The Never Trump Movement, An Existential Question: What Now?  A tightening general election has put anti-Trump Republicans in an awkward position. – Sam Stein  (DIERSEN: To work against Trump is to work for Clinton.)
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/never-trump-2016-election_us_57e1804be4b0071a6e09e682

 

CBS NEWS
— U.S. corporations earn record high profits, pay record low taxes – JONATHAN BERR
http://www.cbsnews.com/news/u-s-corporations-earn-record-high-profits-pay-record-low-taxes/

 

NEW YORK TIMES
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Anti-Trumps say “Donald Trump Jr. Faces Backlash After Comparing Syrian Refugees to Skittles That Would Kill You.”  What prompted the biggest backlashes that you have faced?  For me, they include my a) complaining to my employer about political affiliation discrimination, reverse discrimination, age discrimination, and retaliation, b) becoming an active member in a class action lawsuit against my employer, c) filing lawsuits against individuals, organizations, companies, and governments that have lots of religious, government, political, and/or financial clout in Wheaton, in Glen Ellyn, in Milton Township, in DuPage County, in Illinois, and in America, and d) not being an operative or a dupe for those who have lots of religious, government, political, and/or financial clout in Wheaton, in Glen Ellyn, in Milton Township, in DuPage County, in Illinois, and in America.)
http://www.nytimes.com/2016/09/21/us/politics/donald-trump-jr-faces-backlash-after-comparing-syrian-refugees-to-skittles-that-can-kill.html
— North Carolina Pays a Price for Bigotry – Editorial  (DIERSEN: Ever-increasingly, Democrat and RINO individuals, Democrat and RINO organizations, Democrat and RINO companies, and Democrat and RINO governments make it clear that if you do not promote LGBTQ activity, they can get rid of you and they will get rid of you.)
http://www.nytimes.com/2016/09/21/opinion/north-carolina-pays-a-price-for-bigotry.html
— My Plan for Helping America’s Poor – HILLARY CLINTON  (DIERSEN: What do you do to help the poor?  My critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes who are a member of a church, who attend church services, and/or who give money to a church are extremely judgmental.  They have always viciously demonized me, viciously denigrated me, and viciously condemned me for not doing enough to help the poor. They talk and act like they determine who goes to heaven and who goes to hell.  They hint/imply/argue/shout that they might let you go to heaven a) if you serve a one of their operatives or as one of their dupes and/or b) if you give them lots of money.  Needless-to-say, they give religion an extremely bad name.)
http://www.nytimes.com/2016/09/21/opinion/hillary-clinton-my-plan-for-helping-americas-poor.html

 

WASHINGTON POST
— 12 officers injured as protests break out in Charlotte after police fatally shoot man – Derek Hawkins
https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/morning-mix/wp/2016/09/21/protests-break-out-in-charlotte-after-police-fatally-shoot-man-they-say-wielded-firearm/
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Anti-Trumps say “With Skittles tweet, Donald Trump Jr. draws another round of condemnation.”
https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/with-skittles-tweet-donald-trump-jr-draws-another-round-of-condemnation/2016/09/20/623ab3da-7f45-11e6-9070-5c4905bf40dc_story.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Anti-Trumps say “This is why Donald Trump’s tax returns haven’t been leaked.”
https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/powerpost/wp/2016/09/21/this-is-why-donald-trumps-tax-returns-havent-been-leaked/
— Just three percent of adults own half of America’s guns – Christopher Ingraham  (DIERSEN: As Democrats and RINOs make it more and more and more clear that they want to get rid of Republicans, more and more and more Republicans will buy more and more firearms and ammunition for their self-defense.)
https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/wonk/wp/2016/09/19/just-three-percent-of-adults-own-half-of-americas-guns/

 

NEW YORK POST
— Rose rape accuser ready for her identity to be revealed at trial – Julia Marsh  (DIERSEN: Should I reveal the identity of a) my nasty, troubled, failed, and vicious critics/opponents, b) their nasty, troubled, failed, and vicious operatives, and c) their nasty, troubled, failed, and vicious dupes?)
http://nypost.com/2016/09/20/derrick-rose-rape-accuser-cant-be-anonymous-at-trial-judge-rules/

 

USA TODAY
— Keep security threats off shore: Opposing view  A prudent immigration policy would err on the side of caution. – Mark Krikorian
http://www.usatoday.com/story/opinion/2016/09/20/ahmad-rahami-mark-krikorian-immigration-editorials-debates/90756702/
— HARDCOPY ARTICLE TITLE: Refugees could be our children, Obama says – Gregory Korte  (DIERSEN: Since we got married in 1978, my critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes have demonized, denigrated, and condemned my wife and I as being selfish rich DINKs (dual income, no kids) because we gave up trying to have children, because we did not adopt, and because we did not become foster parents.  http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2016/09/20/obama-calls-world-leaders-do-more-help-refugees/90746180/

 

MINNEAPOLIS STAR TRIBUNE
— Half of Minn. residents now pleased with Obama  The president’s approval ratings in the latest Minnesota Poll mirror similar surveys around the country. – Allison Sherry (DIERSEN: If you are pleased with Obama, you are anti-Protestant, anti-conservative, anti-Republican, anti-American, anti-White, anti-male, anti-older people, anti-rich people, anti-gun owners, and/or anti-those whose ancestors have been in America longer than their ancestors.)
http://www.startribune.com/mn-poll-half-of-state-residents-are-pleased-with-obama/394215441/

 

WALL STREET JOURNAL
— French Children Prepare for Terrorist Threat With Drills at School  New security procedures come after spate of attacks that have reverberated in everyday life – MATTHEW DALTON  (DIERSEN: Of course, needless-to-say, under the Democrats and under the RINOs, more and more and more terrors will come into America.  How soon will those terrorists kill people in Illinois, in your county, in your township/ward, in your municipality, and in your precinct?  Of course, needless-to-say, Democrats and RINOs will blame Republicans for those killings.)
http://www.wsj.com/articles/french-children-prepare-for-terrorist-threat-with-drills-at-school-1474450204
— Number of Illegal Immigrants in U.S. Holds Steady at 11 Million – MIRIAM JORDAN  (DIERSEN: How many of these 11 millions will use their false identifications to vote for Clinton and for the other Democrats in the November 8, 2016 election?)
http://www.wsj.com/articles/number-of-illegal-immigrants-in-u-s-holds-steady-at-11-million-1474394518
— Obama’s Track Record With Blacks Won’t Help Clinton  The president hopes to fuel minority turnout by stoking anger, fear and resentment. – JASON L. RILEY
http://www.wsj.com/articles/obamas-track-record-with-blacks-wont-help-clinton-1474412837
— Trump Tells a Mostly White N.C. Audience Blacks Worse Off Than ‘Ever, Ever, Ever’  Remarks come after Obama said the Republican missed a ‘civics lesson about slavery and Jim Crow’ – BETH REINHARD
http://blogs.wsj.com/washwire/2016/09/20/trump-tells-a-mostly-white-n-c-audience-blacks-worse-off-than-ever-ever-ever/
— In Places With Fraying Social Fabric, a Political Backlash Rises – Bob Davis and Gary Fields
http://www.wsj.com/articles/in-places-with-fraying-social-fabric-a-political-backlash-rises-1473952729
— Student Debt Is Tied to Lower Grades Among College Students – JOSH MITCHELL
http://blogs.wsj.com/economics/2016/09/19/student-debt-is-tied-to-lower-grades-among-college-students/
— The United States Must Be the World’s Policeman  Only America has the material and moral greatness to stop the slide into chaos and foster peace. – ANDERS FOGH RASMUSSEN  (DIERSEN: Individuals, organizations, companies, governments, and countries that anti-Protestant, anti-conservative, anti-Republican, anti-American, anti-White, anti-male, anti-older people, anti-rich people, anti-gun owners, and/or anti-those whose ancestors have been in America longer than their ancestors WANT TO WEAKEN AMERICA.)
http://www.wsj.com/articles/the-united-states-must-be-the-worlds-policeman-1474412665
— It’s Still Clinton’s Race to Lose  Only 38% of likely voters think Donald Trump is ‘qualified’ for the presidency. – WILIAM A. GALSTON  (DIERSEN: Are you “qualified” for what you do and for what you want to do?  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.)
http://www.wsj.com/articles/its-still-clintons-race-to-lose-1474413142

 

BLOOMBERG
— Wealthy Kids Save More for College, Thanks to the IRS – Suzanne Woolley  (DIERSEN: Were you a “wealthy kid?”  My critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes have always demonized me, denigrated me, and condemned me as being a “wealthy kid.”  If that is true, then why did I pay for my UIC and NIU expenses with money that I earned and saved doing yard work, delivering newspapers, washing dishes, cleaning golf shoes, chipping slag, pumping gasoline, delivering mail, working on an automobile assembly line, and working as a security guard?)
http://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2016-09-21/wealthy-kids-save-more-for-college-thanks-to-the-irs

 

FORTUNE
— What Clinton and Trump Get Wrong About America’s Super Rich – Gary Shapiro
http://fortune.com/2016/09/20/trump-clinton-income-inequality/

 

MONEY MAGAZINE
— Alzheimer’s Diagnosis Can Mean Steep Costs for Family Caregivers – Elizabeth O’Brien  (DIERSEN: Because of her advancing Alzheimer’s, my aunt’s monthly assisted living cost has recently increased from $5,940 (level II care) to $6,570 (level III care) per month.)
http://time.com/money/4501444/alzheimers-family-caregivers-steep-costs/

 

GANT DAILY
— Mark Kirk campaign site falsely calls senator ‘veteran’ of Iraq war – CNN
http://gantdaily.com/2016/09/21/mark-kirk-campaign-site-falsely-calls-senator-veteran-of-iraq-war/

 

LBGTQ NATION
— George H.W. Bush says he will vote for Hillary Clinton – Bil Browning
http://www.lgbtqnation.com/2016/09/george-h-w-bush-says-will-vote-hillary-clinton/
— Donald Trump wants to tell Anderson Cooper: ‘You’re fired!’ (Except he can’t) – Dawn Ennis
http://www.lgbtqnation.com/2016/09/donald-trump-wants-tell-anderson-cooper-youre-fired-except-cant/