ABC7
— Illinois Weed Legalization Guide: Will your city or town sell marijuana?
(DIERSEN: Pot brings down everything and everyone around it.)
https://abc7chicago.com/business/will-your-city-or-town-sell-recreational-marijuana/5553943/
— Chicago Teachers Union overwhelmingly votes to authorize strike if no deal
reached with city – Diane Pathieu
https://abc7chicago.com/education/ctu-votes-to-authorize-strike-if-no-deal-reached-with-city/5572807/
NBC5
— Chicago Teachers Union Members Vote to Authorize Strike
https://www.nbcchicago.com/blogs/ward-room/chicago-teachers-union-members-vote-to-authorize-strike-561489391.html
CBS2
— Chicago Teachers Union, Chicago Public Schools Back At Negotiating Table
After 94% Strike Authorization Vote – Mugo Odigwe
https://chicago.cbslocal.com/2019/09/27/chicago-teachers-union-strike-authorization-vote-cps-ctu-public-schools/
FOX NEWS CHICAGO
— Hillary Clinton calls Trump ‘illegitimate president’ and ‘corrupt human
tornado’ – Joseph A. Wulfsohn
https://www.fox32chicago.com/news/hillary-clinton-calls-trump-illegitimate-president-and-corrupt-human-tornado
CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— DISGUSTING, TRAGIC: Can Illinois draw marijuana tourists from out of state?
Retailers are taking a gamble on Illinois border towns. – LAUREN ZUMBACH
(DIERSEN: Pot brings down everything and everyone around it.)
https://www.chicagotribune.com/marijuana/illinois/ct-biz-marijuana-stores-target-illinois-border-towns-20190927-dfbixh3crncrhhenxo4gl5wsie-story.html
— ‘This is completely wrong’: Evanston elementary school ‘cancels’ Halloween
due to equity and some parents are not happy about it – Christen A. Johnson
https://www.chicagotribune.com/lifestyles/ct-life-evanston-schools-cancel-halloween-0927-20190927-6agm7utii5harge6bgcfj543su-story.html
— A germ found in the saliva of cats and dogs nearly killed a healthy
Wisconsin man — he had numerous amputations. Researchers think they may have
figured out why. – AP
https://www.chicagotribune.com/midwest/ct-dog-disease-capnocytophag-wisconsin-20190927-l25gjmpw4nggbjnaek5wiwq7m4-story.html
— As UAW strike against GM drags on, President Donald Trump has plenty of 2020
supporters on key Michigan picket line – BILL RUTHHART
https://www.chicagotribune.com/politics/elections/ct-uaw-strike-donald-trump-union-voters-20190927-d6r3vs4ecnctjnvmphfmclhtvy-story.html
— Fallout from the ‘Illinois Exodus’: Sinking home values. Attention, Gov.
Pritzker and Mayor Lightfoot. – Editorial
https://www.chicagotribune.com/opinion/editorials/ct-edit-illinois-chicago-exodus-home-values-20190928-2ognraormfew3jxpkmwcsqq5qa-story.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: A Trump-hater says “We are a nation rotting from
within.”
https://www.chicagotribune.com/opinion/commentary/ct-opinion-trump-ukraine-rotting-pitts-20190927-lxloxcamxfafpdqutmrezsnbay-story.html
— Working on trust, one story at a time – DENISE CROSBY
https://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/aurora-beacon-news/opinion/ct-abn-crosby-trust-news-st-0930-20190927-zobultlqgnfnrd3y6ne3gaghz4-story.html
CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— Ald. Reilly proposes compromise to keep recreational marijuana sales off
Michigan Ave. but in Loop The plan would cap the number of dispensaries at
“three or four” and keep the lid in place “until minority-owned businesses and
new market-entrants are ready to come and compete,” the alderman said. – Fran
Spielman
https://chicago.suntimes.com/fran-spielman-show/2019/9/27/20887413/brendan-reilly-compromise-recreational-marijuana-sales-off-michigan-ave-loop
— Trouble with Tesla: Couple sold damaged car, but told they can’t sue When
their new $110,000 car arrived from Chicago, it had undisclosed damage. The
case highlights the difficulty in dealing with the company’s secretive
arbitration system. – Stephanie Zimmermann
https://chicago.suntimes.com/2019/9/27/20887609/tesla-arbitration-car-damage-repair-consumer-legal-chicago-kansas
— Hat trick? State historian finds ‘no evidence’ Lincoln ever wore museum’s
$6.5 million treasured artifact Questions over the legitimacy of the 16th
president’s purported hat at the Springfield museum have lingered since 2012. –
Mitchell Armentrout
https://chicago.suntimes.com/2019/9/27/20887634/lincoln-hat-no-evidence-state-historian-abraham-museum-foundation
— Before Illinois spends $45 billion on highways and bridges, Sandoval should
hit the road Sen. Martin Sandoval’s political war chest is bursting with
donations from firms that stand to benefit from the state’s construction plan —
and now there are those FBI raids. – Editorial
https://chicago.suntimes.com/2019/9/27/20887144/sen-martin-sandoval-transportation-spending-fbi-transportation-roads-bridges-contractors
— Sandoval is now the one under the gun Imagine the evidence the feds had to
provide to the Justice Department headquarters and to a federal judge in order
to pursue and then obtain a sweeping warrant. – Rich Miller
https://chicago.suntimes.com/columnists/2019/9/27/20887798/rich-miller-martin-sandoval-investigation
DAILY HERALD
— DuPage judge O’Shea removed from bench for misconduct – Susan Sarkauskas
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20190927/dupage-judge-oshea-removed-from-bench-for-misconduct
— College of DuPage, faculty reach tentative deal on 4-year contract – Katlyn
Smith and Robert Sanchez
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20190927/college-of-dupage-faculty-reach-tentative-deal-on-4-year-contract
— Buffalo Grove Democrat discourages official travel to states with strict
abortion laws – Rebecca Anzel
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20190927/buffalo-grove-democrat-discourages-official-travel-to-states-with-strict-abortion-laws
CRAIN’S CHICAGO BUSINESS
— DISGUSTING, TRAGIC: Pot pushers say “Time to let banks serve Illinois’
cannabis industry.” (DIERSEN: Pot brings down everything and everyone
around it.)
https://www.chicagobusiness.com/opinion/time-let-banks-serve-illinois-cannabis-industry
— State’s new cannabis czar faces a challenging to-do list As one of the key
proponents of the state’s marijuana law, Toi Hutchinson has a head start.
She’ll need it. – JOHN PLETZ (DIERSEN: Pot brings down everything and everyone
around it.)
https://www.chicagobusiness.com/marijuanacannabis/states-new-cannabis-czar-faces-challenging-do-list
— Illinois will be ready and open for weed biz Jan. 1: Hutchinson “There
may be pitfalls, and we’ll deal with them as they come,” says the lawmaker
just named to oversee the state’s new marijuana law rollout. The key goals
remain criminal justice reform and social equity. – JOHN PLETZ (DIERSEN: Pot
brings down everything and everyone around it.)
https://www.chicagobusiness.com/marijuanacannabis/illinois-will-be-ready-and-open-weed-biz-jan-1-hutchinson
— These two Illinois congressmen (Quigley and Krishnamoorthi) poised for key
roles in impeachment probe The House Intelligence Committee will take the lead
in the ongoing investigation—and that means two members of the Illinois
delegation who sit on that panel will get a star turn. – GREG HINZ
https://www.chicagobusiness.com/greg-hinz-politics/these-two-illinois-congressmen-poised-key-roles-impeachment-probe
— Illinois’ new wage history law takes effect this weekend. Here’s what you
need to know. Screening job applicants based on their previous salaries is just
one of the things employers can no longer do. – A.D. QUIG (DIERSEN: My
critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes treat me like I never
earned more than the minimum wage. But in fact, in today’s dollars, GAO paid me
$127,654/year (GS-13 Step 10) in 1997 when I was 49 years old.)
https://www.chicagobusiness.com/government/illinois-new-wage-history-law-takes-effect-weekend-heres-what-you-need-know
CHAMPAIGN/URBANA NEWS GAZETTE
— Champaign attorney charged with growing cannabis in his home – MARY
SCHENK
https://www.news-gazette.com/news/champaign-attorney-charged-with-growing-cannabis-in-his-home/article_ff0ed445-2ca4-5857-86bb-3bf391ef4a38.html
SUBURBAN LIFE
— ‘Keep the crap out,’ ‘It’s stupid,’ Shorewood mayor, trustees say of
potential recreational marijuana business Board discusses whether to ban pot
biz from village – ALLISON SELK
https://www.mysuburbanlife.com/2019/09/25/keep-the-crap-out-its-stupid-shorewood-mayor-trustees-say-of-potential-recreational-marijuana-business/abmy4l0/
MDJ ONLINE
— Illinois Sheriff’s Association: Decatur should opt out of cannabis sales
https://www.mdjonline.com/neighbor_newspapers/extra/news/illinois-sheriff-s-association-decatur-should-opt-out-of-cannabis/article_5aa8a9f4-46d9-5ba8-b569-9fd29eb6c4d0.html
REPUBLICAN NEWS WATCH
— Fake News Media Has Been Thunderstruck! If this video doesn’t brighten your
day, nothing will. “Their agenda is not your agenda.” — President Donald J.
Trump
http://republicannewswatch.com/wp/?p=14797
ILLINOIS POLICY INSTITUTE
— PEOTONE AIRPORT GAINS IN NEW STATE BUDGET, BUT HISTORY SHOWS TAXPAYERS LOSE
– Ben Szalinski
https://www.illinoispolicy.org/peotone-airport-gains-in-new-state-budget-but-history-shows-taxpayers-lose/
ILLINOIS REVIEW
— BREEN TOSSES HAT IN TO RETAKE IL HOUSE SEAT
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2019/09/breen-tosses-hat-in-to-retake-il-house-seat.html
— SEAN CASTEN’S NEIGHBOR ENDORSES IVES IN 6TH CD RACE
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2019/09/sean-castens-neighbor-endorses-ives-in-6th-cd-race.html
CAPITOL FAX
— Breen says he’s running again
https://capitolfax.com/2019/09/27/breen-says-hes-running-again/
— Ray LaHood: Avoid impeachment “like the plague”
https://capitolfax.com/2019/09/27/ray-lahood-avoid-impeachment-like-the-plague/
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Pot pushers push pot.
https://capitolfax.com/2019/09/27/looking-on-the-bright-side-12/
WASHINGTON TIMES
— Donald Trump, enemy of the globalists – Cheryl K. Chumley
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2019/sep/27/donald-trump-enemy-globalists/
WASHINGTON EXAMINER
— GOP senators introduce fetal burial law after discovery of 2,246 abortion
remains in Ulrich Klopfer garage – Kimberly Leonard
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/policy/healthcare/gop-senators-introduce-fetal-burial-law-after-discovery-of-2-246-abortion-remains-in-ulrich-klopfer-garage
BREITBART
— New York City Aids Migrants by Imposing Speech Code on Americans – NEIL
MUNRO
https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2019/09/27/new-york-city-aids-migrants-by-imposing-speech-code-on-americans/
— Republican Senators Introduce Bill to Ensure Dignified Burial of Aborted
Babies – DR. SUSAN BERRY
https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2019/09/27/republican-senators-introduce-bill-ensure-dignified-burial-aborted-babies/
CNS NEWS
— Pelosi Bows to Hollywood Extremists – L. Brent Bozell III Tim Graham
https://www.cnsnews.com/commentary/l-brent-bozell-iii/pelosi-bows-hollywood-extremists
FOX BUSINESS
— Wilbur Ross: Left-wing media trying to ‘trigger a recession’ – Jonathan
Garber
https://www.foxbusiness.com/economy/wilbur-ross-left-wing-media-trying-to-trigger-a-recession
LIFE NEWS
— Bill Would Make Sure Abortionists Never Keep Aborted Babies as Trophies Ever
Again – MICAIAH BILGER
https://www.lifenews.com/2019/09/27/bill-would-make-sure-abortionists-never-keep-aborted-babies-as-trophies-ever-again/
BIZ PAC REVIEW
— NY City bans speech that might offend illegal aliens, up to $250,000 per
offense – Tom Tillison
https://www.bizpacreview.com/2019/09/27/ny-city-bans-speech-that-might-offend-illegal-aliens-up-to-250000-per-offense-831317
WASHINGTON POST
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: A Trump-hater asks “What drives Donald Trump?”
and answers “Greed, and greed alone.” What do my critics/opponent say
that drives me? What do your critics/opponents say that drives you?
https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/what-drives-donald-trump-greed-and-greed-alone/2019/09/26/927fccde-e099-11e9-be96-6adb81821e90_story.html
WALL STREET JOURNAL
— Slavery Was Unfair; Are Reparations Fair? Don’t hold those of us who had
nothing to do with slavery responsible financially. History works both ways. –
Richard J. Reinitz, Houston (DIERSEN: Affirmative Action, Diversity, and Inclusion
are reparations.)
https://www.wsj.com/articles/slavery-was-unfair-are-reparations-fair-11569618600
ATLANTIC
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: A Trump-hater says “Impeachment Will Take Trump to a
New Frontier of Haterdom Victimhood is at the core of the president’s
identity—and it’s likely to shape his approach to the coming battle.”
https://www.theatlantic.com/politics/archive/2019/09/impeachment-trump-haters/598942/
WASHINGTONIAN
— A Major Cannabis-Review Site Is Shutting Down Because Its Founder Doesn’t
Think There’s Any Safe Way to Consume Weed “I don’t feel good about the
industry any longer,” says Joe Tierney, aka “The Gentleman
Toker.” – ANDREW BEAUJON
https://www.washingtonian.com/2019/09/26/the-gentleman-toker-is-shutting-down/