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October 23 Morning Edition

DAILY HERALD
— Why you should vote for Donald Trump – Mark Fratella  (DIERSEN: Political parties exist to help elect candidates who can and will defend and advance their platform.  Trump is the Republican Party’s presidential nominee and he has pledged to defend and advance the Republican Party platform.  When you see articles posted on websites like this article that Mark Fratella has written, please email the hyperlink to me at diersen@aol.com so that I can include it in a GOPUSA ILLINOIS email.  If you seek or hold a government or political office as a Republican, you obligate yourself to help elect Republican candidates.)
http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20161022/discuss/161029680/
(FROM THE ARTICLE: Mark Fratella is a precinct committeeman in Addison Township and was an elected Trump delegate to the Republican National Convention for Illinois Congressional District 5. He also served on the RNC Credentials Committee and currently serves as the Trump Education Coalition Leader.)
— 8th Congressional candidates talk Trump on ABC7 debate – Susan Sarkauskas
http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20161023/news/161029476/

 

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— Clinton infuses cash into Senate, gubernatorial races, including Indiana and Missouri – Philip Rucker, Ed O’Keefe, Mike DeBonis
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/nationworld/politics/ct-indiana-missouri-democrats-clinton-coattails-20161022-story.html
— Despite its struggles, Acapulco still sparkles – Alan Solomon  (DIERSEN: Have you vacationed in Acapulco?  I vacationed there as well as in Mexico City, Jamaica, Hawaii, and the Bahamas in the early/mid 1970s with a fellow straight single male conservative Republican IRS employee.  My Democrat IRS superiors, supervisors, coworkers, and subordinates were filled with envy and did not like that at all.  I could afford those vacations and I could afford to buy a new 1972 Corvette in 1971, to buy a new town home in University Park in 1972, to buy a studio condo in the Outer Drive East (ODE) building in Chicago in 1974, to buy a one bedroom condo in the ODE building in 1976, and to pay for tuition for graduate business and accounting courses at Loyola and DePaul because IRS hired me at the GS-7 level (currently $43,915) in 1971, promoted me to GS-9 (currently $53,717) in 1972, promoted me to GS-11 (currently $64,992) in 1973, and promoted me to GS-12 (currently $77,899) in 1974.)
http://www.chicagotribune.com/lifestyles/travel/sc-acapulco-mexico-travel-1018-20161006-story.html
— Take just one step forward on your career goals – Rex Huppke  (DIERSEN: When you were young, what were your career goals.  If you are a non-veteran White male federal employee, your career goal has to be making 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, or your career will be wasted and you will be gotten rid of.)
http://www.chicagotribune.com/business/careers/ijustworkhere/ct-huppke-work-advice-1023-biz-20161021-column.html
— To grow size of Police Department, Chicago will need twice what is planned – Cecilia Reyes
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/data/ct-police-retirement-mayors-plan-20161002-htmlstory.html
(FROM THE ARTICLE: A Tribune analysis of police pension fund data shows a large number of officers eligible for sweetened retirement benefits, an incentive known as “55 and out,” as part of their contract, which expires in June 30, 2017. There are 569 officers who have served for at least 26 years, the average time for retirees between 2011 and 2015, and are at least 55 years old. Officers 55 or older qualify for extended health care benefits, extending coverage, paid for by the department, until an officer is eligible for Medicare. There are 3,840 officers who have served for at least 20 years, at which point, pension benefits grow by about $2,000 each month, the pension fund estimates. Of eligible officers, 2,592 officers are older than 50, when their pensions start to be paid.)
— Presidential race drives auto industry issues home – Fred Meier
http://www.chicagotribune.com/classified/automotive/sc-clinton-trump-auto-industry-issues-autocover-1020-20161018-story.html
(FROM THE ARTICLE: The U.S. auto industry has been in the spotlight during the 2016 presidential campaigns, starting with the primaries. The hottest issue has not been about what automakers produce but where, thanks to the debate over free-trade deals including the North American Free Trade Agreement and the pending Trans-Pacific Partnership. History shows that the winner could end up having a big impact on what and how we drive. Past presidential milestones include interstate highways (Dwight Eisenhower), the first safety regulations and the 25 percent tariff on trucks (Lyndon B. Johnson), federal emissions rules and the 55-mph speed limit (Richard Nixon), fuel economy rules (Gerald Ford), the first Chrysler bailout (Jimmy Carter), the most recent industry bailout (George W. Bush and Barack Obama), and ramped-up emissions and fuel economy rules (Obama).)
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Ever-increasingly, if you support Trump, Democrats call you a Nazi, and especially if you are German national origin, Protestant, conservative, Republican, American, White, male, older, rich, gun owner, non-veteran, and/or if your ancestors have been in America for a long time.  To say that a person is a Nazi is to make it clear that you want Clinton to use the federal government to get rid of that person.)
http://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/aurora-beacon-news/opinion/ct-abn-crosby-holocaust-st-1021-20161021-column.html

 

SPRINGFIELD STATE JOURNAL REGISTER
— With poor choices, Clinton gets nod for president – Editorial
http://www.sj-r.com/opinion/20161022/our-opinion-with-poor-choices-clinton-gets-nod-for-president

 

BLOOMINGTON PANTAGRAPH
— Davis, LaHood should return to Congress – Editorial
http://www.pantagraph.com/news/opinion/editorial/editorial-davis-lahood-should-return-to-congress/article_0878d44a-ee3d-5771-a5ac-b39f9deffa85.html

 

ROCKFORD REGISTER STAR
— Choosing in a year of unpleasant choices – Editorial
http://www.rrstar.com/opinion/20161022/our-view-choosing-in-year-of-unpleasant-choices

 

CHAMPAIGN/URBANA NEWS GAZETTE
— Medicaid dollars offer honeypot for thieves – Jim Dey
http://www.news-gazette.com/opinion/columns/2016-10-23/jim-dey-medicaid-dollars-offer-honeypot-thieves.html
— Clash over limited cash – Editorial
http://www.news-gazette.com/opinion/editorials/2016-10-23/clash-over-limited-cash.html

 

WSIL TV
— Trump’s lawsuit threat against overshadows agenda rollout – AP
http://www.wsiltv.com/story/33453678/trumps-lawsuit-threat-against-overshadows-agenda-rollout

 

DAILY EGYPTIAN
— Though Clinton ranks above Trump in Daily Egyptian poll, SIU students indicate they aren’t happy with options – Shannon Allen  (DIERSEN: What if educators did not demonize, denigrate, and condemn Republicans?)
http://dailyegyptian.com/60820/news/though-hillary-ranks-above-trump-in-student-poll-many-students-indicate-they-arent-happy-with-their-options/

 

UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS
— Four years later, what effect has expanded video gambling had on Illinois? – PHIL CICIORA
http://illinois.edu/emailer/newsletter/108619.html

 

NEWSMAX
— Clinton, Kaine Rip Trump on Attacking Accusers at Gettysburg – Todd Beamon
http://www.newsmax.com/Headline/Clinton-Kaine-Trump-accusers/2016/10/22/id/754848/?ns_mail_uid

 

WASHINGTON EXAMINER
— Why is the American Left so violent?
http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/why-is-the-american-left-so-violent/article/2605277

 

DAILY CALLER
— Former Prosecutor: The Clintons Are So Corrupt, Everything ‘They Touch Turns To Molten Lead’ – GINNI THOMAS
http://dailycaller.com/2016/10/22/former-prosecutor-the-clintons-are-so-corrupt-everything-they-touch-turns-to-molten-lead-video/
— Unreleased Impeachment Era Evidence Against Bill Clinton Still Sealed By Congress – Kerry Picket
http://dailycaller.com/2016/10/22/unreleased-impeachment-era-evidence-against-bill-clinton-still-sealed-by-congress/

 

TOWNHALL
— Without Trump We Are Done – Bryan Crabtree
http://townhall.com/columnists/bryancrabtree/2016/10/23/without-trump-we-are-done-n2235977

 

AMERICAN THINKER
— Donald Trump and Man’s Struggle for Recognition – Dale Leuck  (DIERSEN: Ever-increasingly, the world more and more and more anti-male.  What do you say to men who pander to anti-males?)
http://www.americanthinker.com/articles/2016/10/donald_trump_and_mans_struggle_for_recognition.html

 

THE HILL
— Campaign manager: Trump would be willing to do another debate – Nikita Vladimirov
http://thehill.com/blogs/ballot-box/presidential-races/302355-conway-trump-would-be-willing-to-do-another-debate
— Trump lands first major newspaper endorsement: Las Vegas-Review Journal – Jesse Byrnes
http://thehill.com/blogs/blog-briefing-room/news/302372-trump-lands-first-major-newspaper-endorsement
— Could President Hillary heal a divided nation? – Niall Stanage  (DIERSEN: Those who support Clinton 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.  They want Clinton to get rid of 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://thehill.com/blogs/ballot-box/presidential-races/302307-could-president-hillary-heal-a-divided-nation

 

HUFFINGTON POST
— Tom Hanks Joins Alec Baldwin In Ridiculing Donald Trump On ‘SNL’  But how will the GOP nominee react to this weekend’s show? – Lee Moran
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/alec-baldwin-tom-hanks-donald-trump-snl_us_580c5003e4b0a03911ed5422?section=

 

CNN
— Top aide touts Donald Trump’s ‘drain the swamp’ message – Eric Bradner
http://www.cnn.com/2016/10/23/politics/kellyanne-conway-trump-drain-the-swamp/index.html

 

REUTERS
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: 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 crow over their successes.
http://www.reuters.com/article/us-usa-election-poll-border-idUSKCN12N0AJ

 

ABC NEWS
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Anti-Trumps crow over their success in driving up Trump’s disapproval rating.
http://abcnews.go.com/Politics/clinton-vaults-double-digit-lead-boosted-broad-disapproval/story?id=42993821
— Gay Republicans Explain Why They Are Proudly Supporting Donald Trump – JUJU CHANG and MARJORIE MCAFEE  (DIERSEN: From what I see, individuals, organizations, companies, governments, and countries that promote LGBTQ activity in Wheaton, in Glen Ellyn, in Milton Township, in DuPage County, in Illinois, in America, and in the world work the hardest to destroy the Milton Township Republican Central Committee, DuPage County Republican Central Committee, Illinois Republican Party, Republican Party, etc.)
http://abcnews.go.com/Politics/gay-republicans-explain-proudly-supporting-donald-trump/story?id=42977880

 

NEW YORK TIMES
— The Rich Vote Republican? Maybe Not This Election. – ROBERT FRANK  (DIERSEN: Tragically, from what I see, ever-increasingly, the rich 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.nytimes.com/2016/10/23/business/rich-vote-republican-not-this-election-maybe.html
— Why Hillary Clinton Needs to Be Two-Faced – JONATHAN RAUCH  (DIERSEN: Democrats run America. Democrats are moral relativists who believe that their end justifies their means.  Democrats are disciples of Saul Alinsky.)
http://www.nytimes.com/2016/10/23/opinion/campaign-stops/why-hillary-clinton-needs-to-be-two-faced.html
— The Media’s Moment of Truth – Frank Bruni  (DIERSEN: Ever-increasingly, the media acts like it is an arm of the Democrat Party.)
http://www.nytimes.com/2016/10/23/opinion/sunday/the-medias-moment-of-truth.html?ref=opinion
— Go Midwest, Young Hipster  If you really want Democrats to win in Iowa, move there. – ALEC MacGILLIS  (DIERSEN: What do you say to Democrats who hypocritically move into and/or stay in Republican areas to take advantage of the prosperity and safety that Republican principles and values bring?)
http://www.nytimes.com/2016/10/23/opinion/campaign-stops/go-midwest-young-hipster.html
— The Dangers of Hillary Clinton – Ross Douthat
http://www.nytimes.com/2016/10/23/opinion/sunday/the-dangers-of-hillary-clinton.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Ever-increasingly, Democrats promote LGBTQ activity.
http://www.nytimes.com/2016/10/23/opinion/sunday/britains-step-toward-justice-for-gay-men.html
— Men Need Help. Is Hillary Clinton the Answer? – SUSAN CHIRA  (DIERSEN: Ever-increasingly, Democrats demonize, denigrate, and condemn men, and especially men who are Protestant, conservative, Republican, American, White, older, rich, gun owners, non-veterans, and/or those whose ancestors have been in America longer than their ancestors.)
http://www.nytimes.com/2016/10/23/opinion/campaign-stops/men-need-help-is-hillary-clinton-the-answer.html
— If They Google You, Do You Win? – STUART A. GABRIEL and SETH STEPHENS-DAVIDOWITZ
http://www.nytimes.com/2016/10/23/opinion/campaign-stops/if-they-google-you-do-you-win.html
— How Kids Learn Prejudice – Gray Matter  (DIERSEN: Democrats shout at kids that Republicans are racists, sexists, bigots, and even worse things.)
http://www.nytimes.com/2016/10/23/opinion/sunday/how-kids-learn-prejudice.html

 

LOS ANGELES TIMES
— Republicans fear Trump’s woes will flip Senate control to the Democrats and erode the House GOP majority – Lisa Mascaro
http://www.latimes.com/politics/la-na-pol-congress-flip-election-20161023-snap-story.html

 

LAS VEGAS REVIEW JOURNAL
— Post-Trump GOP will face feuding factions – Ira Stoll  (DIERSEN: What faction are you in?  I am in the faction that defends and advances the Republican Party platform, the Illinois Republican Party platform, and the Milton Township Republican Central Committee resolution against video gambling.)
http://www.reviewjournal.com/opinion/post-trump-gop-will-face-feuding-factions

 

HARFORD COURANT
— Clinton, Ryan Must Face Economic Inequity – ROBERT B. REICH  (DIERSEN: Democrats fight “economic inequality” by taking jobs and promotions, etc. away from Republicans and giving those jobs and promotions, etc. to Democrats. What would your superiors say that they did to fight “economic inequality?”  My Democrat GAO superiors would stress that they forced me to retire in 1997 when I was 49 years old, did not promote me beyond GS-13, kept me off audits of IRS for all but 3 of the almost 18 years that I worked for GAO, and forced me to take an $18,459 pay cut in today’s dollars to transfer from IRS to GAO in 1980.  My Democrat IRS superiors would stress that they did not promote me beyond GS-12, that they disallowed my education deductions, and that they disallowed my partial day per diem claims.  My Democrat Post Office superiors would stress that they forced me resign in 1969 and disallowed my sick leave requests.  My aforesaid Democrat superiors would stress that the aforesaid adverse actions that they took against me directly benefited their employees who were poor, and especially their poor employees who were Democrat, minority, female, younger, and/or veteran.)
http://www.courant.com/opinion/op-ed/hc-op-wire-reich-us-economy-inequity-1022-20161021-story.html

 

FREDERICK NEWS POST
— A new problem for the wealthy: Living in a building named ‘Trump’ – Los Angeles Times
http://www.fredericknewspost.com/public/ap/a-new-problem-for-the-wealthy-living-in-a-building/article_0c712418-6ac3-5fab-8548-f7ee841bd05e.html

 

PHILLY
— Social Insecurity – Joseph N. DiStefano
http://www.philly.com/philly/business/20161023_Social_Insecurity.html

 

PITTSBURGH POST GAZETTE
— Protecting the First Amendment  The Committee to Protect Journalists had good reason to weigh in on the presidential election – Margaret Sullivan  (DIERSEN: What do you say to those who hint/imply/argue/shout that because I am a Republican Precinct Committeeman, I am obligated to serve as an operative or as a dupe for a) the Milton Township Republican Central Committee (MTRCC) officers, b) the DuPage County Republican Central Committee (DCRCC) officers, c) the 6th Congressional District Illinois Republican Party (IRP) State Central Committee (SCC) member, d) the IRP officers, e) the IRP National Committeeman, and f) the IRP National Committeewoman?  They stress that the aforesaid have tremendous power to harm me. For example, a) they can turn MTRCC members, DCRCC members, my IRP SCC member, IRP members, TAPROOT Republicans of Illinois members, Wheaton Chamber of Commerce members, Illinois Center Right Coalition members, American Association of Political Consultants members, etc. against me, b) they can get the aforesaid to not return my phone calls, c) they can get the aforesaid to not give me any information, and d) they can discourage everyone from reading GOPUSA ILLINOIS emails.)
http://www.post-gazette.com/opinion/Op-Ed/2016/10/23/Protecting-the-First-Amendment/stories/201610180010
— Pennsylvania Republicans sue to allow poll watchers to cross county lines – David Weigel
http://www.post-gazette.com/news/nation/2016/10/23/Pennsylvania-Republicans-sue-to-allow-poll-watchers-to-cross-county-lines/stories/201610230181

 

ALBUQUERQUE JOURNAL
— This polarized political season, friends and families are steering clear of heated rhetoric – Rosalie Rayburn
https://www.abqjournal.com/872813/divided.html

 

ROANOKE TIMES
— How student loans depress economic growth – Editorial  (DIERSEN: In 1970, I graduated from NIU debt-free and owning a 1969 Dodge Charger SE.  In 1971, I bought a new 1972 Corvette.  In 1972, I bought and furnished a town home in University Park.  In 1974, I bought and furnished a studio condo in the Outer Drive East (ODE) building in downtown Chicago.  In 1976, I bought and furnished a one bedroom condo in the ODE building.)
http://www.roanoke.com/opinion/editorials/editorial-how-student-loans-depress-economic-growth/article_e938ef16-6f8e-51ae-8b4f-4ca492f62ad5.html

 

FORBES
— There’s Plenty Wrong with Our Political System, but the Election’s Not “Rigged” – Ilya Shapiro  (DIERSEN: Ever-increasingly, those in politics, government, private sector, not-for-profits, news media, education, entertainment, etc. talk and act like they are operatives or dupes for the Democrat Party.)
http://www.forbes.com/sites/ilyashapiro/2016/10/22/theres-plenty-wrong-with-our-political-system-but-the-elections-not-rigged/#70b4cebd1465

October 14 Morning Edition

CBS2
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Second City cast member Peter Kim blames Trump for “offensive behavior from audiences.”  Are you an anti-Trump?  If so, what do you blame Trump for?)
http://chicago.cbslocal.com/2016/10/13/another-second-city-cast-member-quits-after-offensive-audiences/

 

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— CPS deal with CTU would cost about $8.9 billion over 4 years – Fran Spielman and Lauren FitzPatrick
http://chicago.suntimes.com/politics/cps-deal-with-ctu-cost-8-9-billion-over-4-years/
— Metra board to weigh alternatives to planned 8.5% fare increase – Rosalind Rossi
http://chicago.suntimes.com/news/metra-board-weighs-fare-increase/
— Endorsement: Bob Dold goes for the smart middle ground  (DIERSEN: Political parties exist to help elect candidates who can and will defend and advance their platform.  The more planks in the Republican Party platform that you reject, the more that anti-Republicans like you, but they will still vote for the Democrat candidate.)
http://chicago.suntimes.com/opinion/endorsement-bob-dold-goes-for-the-smart-middle-ground/

 

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— DuPage renews third-party worker’s comp firm contract; New office furniture, carpeting – Gary Gibula
http://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/wheaton/news/ct-nvs-dupage-board-workers-comp-st-1014-20161012-story.html
— Gays and Catholicism: Pope’s words open door to confusion – AP  (DIERSEN: The Pope asks “Who am I to judge?”  My critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes in Wheaton, in Glen Ellyn, in Milton Township, in DuPage County, and in Illinois are extremely judgmental. They blame me and my GOPUSA ILLINOIS emails for their problems, for your problems, for my problems, and for everyone’s problems.  The blame me and my GOPUSA ILLINOIS emails for all the losses that Republicans have suffered in Illinois since 2000.  They hint/imply/argue/shout that they will send straight to HELL any individual, any organization, any company, any government, or any country that does not join them in destroying me.)
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/sns-bc-us–catholics-gays-20161012-story.html
(FROM THE ARTICLE: An ideological tug of war over the firing of a Rhode Island church music director for marrying his same-sex partner illustrates the confusion that permeates some U.S. Roman Catholic parishes over Pope Francis’ words on homosexuality. Francis’ famous declaration “Who am I to judge?” in 2013 energized Catholics who had pushed the church to accept gays and lesbians. Now, some gay Catholics and supporters who hoped for rapid acceptance find themselves stymied by many bishops and pastors. Francis is being cited by both the music director, Michael Templeton, and by Providence Bishop Thomas Tobin, known for taking a hard line on church teaching about marriage and abortion. Tobin has criticized Francis, writing after the pope’s summit on the family two years ago that “Francis is fond of ‘creating a mess.’ Mission accomplished.” The pope has upheld Catholic teaching on homosexuality, reiterating the church’s opposition to same-sex relationships. But his shift in tone and broad statements about mercy have left a trail of comments that amount to a Rorschach test open to interpretation, say those who have closely followed Francis.)
— Tammy Duckworth for U.S. Senate from Illinois – Editorial
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/opinion/editorials/ct-tammy-duckworth-senate-endorsement-mark-kirk-edit-20161014-story.html
— SEPTEMBER 13, 2012 FLASHBACK: Wheaton group home (SEE: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Group_home) for developmentally disabled moves forward  Proposed 15-resident care location would be northeast of downtown Wheaton – Bob Goldsborough
http://articles.chicagotribune.com/2012-09-13/news/ct-tl-wheaton-group-home-20120913_1_group-care-home-wheaton-stars
(FROM THE ARTICLE: Plans for a proposed 15-resident group care home for developmentally disabled individuals just northeast of downtown Wheaton cleared another hurdle, as the city’s Group Care Home Commission voted 3-1 to grant the project a necessary group care home license. The Wheaton-based nonprofit STARS Family Services, which operates another four-person group care home called Washington House on Wheaton’s north side, wants to construct a new group care home on vacant land at the southeast corner of Cross Street and Union Avenue. The project would be constructed on land currently owned by St. John Lutheran Church, zoned for single-family residential use and used for two parking lots. Plans call for two structures that would be linked by a common courtyard. Each would have six private bedrooms, a great room, a shared kitchen and shared baths for each pair of bedrooms. The project also will include housing for a couple who would live in the home and oversee the evening and the overnight. A volunteer or staff person also will be present in the home during the day. The project has drawn opposition from some neighbors, who criticize the scale of the proposal. In addition, they have questioned STARS’ financial strength and how the home would be used were STARS to no longer be economically viable. “None of the neighbors oppose a group care home,” said neighbor Kathy Langlois. “We embrace it, we applaud it and we welcome it. And it’s absolutely not a case of ‘Not in my back yard.’ It’s a question of scale.” Langlois also said she and her neighbors would welcome the construction of one single-family home on the site. “What happens if STARS runs out of money?” she asked. “This will be a group care home. It can’t go back to being a single-family home.” STARS president Ray Chase noted that the organization has taken great pains to ensure its financial viability. STARS plans to pay cash for the land and has vowed never to open a group care home until it has 150 percent of that home’s projected first year’s operating expenses. In addition, STARS’ College Avenue resale shop generates more than 40 percent of the group’s annual need, he said. “I think we’re pretty stable,” he said. “I think we’ve taken a very conservative approach financially.” Chase also said the group is continuing to try to work with neighbors. “We’ve also done some things to make sure the home looks like it would fit in a neighborhood and isn’t overwhelming in size,” Chase said. “There even are architectural variations between the two homes so they look like different homes.” Wheaton’s Planning and Zoning Board unanimously voted in June to recommend that the City Council approve the project. Last week, three-fourths of the Group Care Home Commission’s members signed off on the project as well. Group Care Home Commission board member Chris Ellerman praised STARS for proposing two linked structures rather than one larger one. He also lauded the group’s model, which involves a married couple living with the developmentally disabled adults, with the adults’ aging parents or relatives being involved on a weekly basis and typically coming by to visit over the dinner hour. “In terms of a home for disabled adults in the community they have grown up in, absolutely,” Ellerman said. “This is their town. I live two blocks away, and I’d be ashamed if I didn’t want to welcome them in my community..” Group Care Home Commission board member Matthew McNear was the lone vote against the license. In an interview on Friday, he noted his concerns about the “scope” of the proposed home and some of the other issues that neighbors had raised. “I think STARS is a great organization and they do a lot of good there, but I think this probably could use some more discussion or some more review,” he said. With the group care home license now in hand, the proposal next heads to the Wheaton City Council for its consideration, likely sometime in October, said Jim Kozik, the city’s director of planning and economic development.)
— HARDCOPY ARTICLE TITLE: Job-matching program results promising – Alexia Elejalde-Ruiz  (DIERSEN: In 1997, in today’s dollars, I was earning $120,427 a year.)
http://www.chicagotribune.com/business/ct-skills-for-chicagolands-future-outcomes-1014-biz-20161013-story.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Democrats demonize, denigrate, and condemn Trump’s supporters.
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/opinion/commentary/ct-donald-trump-giuliani-ben-carson-pence-perspec-1014-jm-20161014-story.html

 

DAILY HERALD
— Endorsement: Grogan for DuPage auditor
http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20161014/discuss/161019353/
— New programs ease homebuyers’ path to mortgages – Ken Harney  (DIERSEN: How old were you when you got your first mortgage?  I was 24 years old in 1972 when I got my first mortgage; it was for a new town home at 774-5 Sunset Court in University Park (current Zillow estimate is $59,012).  I worked for IRS in its Harvey office as a GS-9 (currently $53,717) Revenue Officer, and in addition, I worked part-time for the Firestone Store in Chicago Heights.  I owned a 1972 Corvette and a 1962 Chevy Impala.)
http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20161014/entlife/161019449/
— APRIL 10, 2015 FLASHBACK: Five women ‘STARS’ looking to new group home in Wheaton  STARS Ministry opens new facility for women in Wheaton – Susan Dibble
http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20150408/news/150409083/
— What do political candidates owe to their voters? – Gail Chaney Kalinich
http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20161014/discuss/161019361/

 

CRAIN’S CHICAGO BUSINESS
— FOR CONDOS, A LOST DECADE  When the housing market crashed in 2006, Chicago was awash in unsold condominiums—and the wave tripled in size as the crisis deepened. The meter is still running. Today, condos are worth about 7 percent less than they were 10 years ago. – DENNIS RODKIN  (DIERSEN: My wife and I got married in 1978.  In 1978, a) after owning a one bedroom condo in the Outer Drive East building for less than 2 years, sold it a $10,000 profit; b) I used that profit to buy a new 1978 Oldsmobile Delta 88 Royale and a new 1978 Chevy Chevette; and c) my wife and I bought 1017 East Harrison in Wheaton using her savings for the 20% down payment.)
http://www.chicagobusiness.com/section/housing-crash-condos

 

WTTW
— Michael Madigan: The Movie – Paris Schutz
http://chicagotonight.wttw.com/2016/10/13/michael-madigan-movie

 

NORTHWEST HERALD
— Endorsement: U.S. Senate: Mark Kirk
http://www.nwherald.com/2016/10/13/endorsement-u-s-senate-mark-kirk/a6ag5z3/

 

SPRINGFIELD STATE JPURNAL REGISTER
— Rauners to live at fairgrounds during Executive Mansion closure – Tim Landis
http://www.sj-r.com/news/20161013/rauners-to-live-at-fairgrounds-during-executive-mansion-closure

 

JOURNAL COURIER
— Will Rauner be Madigan’s next scalp? – Jay Jamison
http://myjournalcourier.com/uncategorized/101322/commentary-will-rauner-be-madigans-next-scalp

 

PEORIA PUBLIC RADIO
— Rauner Vague About Trump Support – AMANDA VINICKY
http://peoriapublicradio.org/post/rauner-vague-about-trump-support#stream/0

 

CENTRAL ILLINOIS PROUD
— Ryan, McConnell scramble to protect GOP majorities amid Trump turmoil  GOP majorities in jeopardy – CNN
http://www.centralillinoisproud.com/news/ryan-mcconnell-scramble-to-protect-gop-majorities-amid-trump-turmoil
— Tweets show why women don’t report sex assault  #WhyWomenDontReport followed #NextFakeTrumpVictim – CNN
http://www.centralillinoisproud.com/news/tweets-show-why-women-dont-report-sex-assault
— Trump has ‘betrayed First Amendment values,’ journalists say – CNN  (DIERSEN: What do you say to “Republican” politicians in Illinois, in DuPage County, in Milton Township, in Wheaton, and in Glen Ellyn a) who do not want me to know about their events or their activities, b) who do not want me to promote or report on their events or activities, c) who do not want me to attend their events, and/or d) who pander to Rich Miller and to the rest of the Democrat news media?)
http://www.centralillinoisproud.com/news/trump-has-betrayed-first-amendment-values-journalists-say

 

THE SOUTHERN
— Prison issue looms large for Southern Illinois politicians – K. JANIS ESCH
http://thesouthern.com/elections/prison-issue-looms-large-for-southern-illinois-politicians/article_37ba6abf-36a3-50a2-9e7e-dfec88c6b171.html

 

SUBURBAN LIFE
— League of Women Voters to hold candidate forum Oct. 16 – Nathan Lurz
http://www.mysuburbanlife.com/2016/10/10/league-of-women-voters-to-hold-candidate-forum-oct-16/aov7uyt/

 

CHICAGO LNNO
— Donald Trump Has a 0% Chance of Winning the Election, According to U of I Computer Scientists  Election forecasting group at the University of Illinois says their model is better than FiveThirtyEight. – Jim Dallke
http://chicagoinno.streetwise.co/2016/10/10/donald-trump-has-a-0-chance-of-winning-the-election-according-to-u-of-i-computer-scientists/

 

CAPITOL FAX
— “Low blow and cheap shot” *** Citing Kirk’s stroke, Tribune endorses Duckworth
http://capitolfax.com/2016/10/14/citing-kirks-stroke-tribune-endorses-duckworth/
— “Their minds or their bodies are too broken for them to work”  (DIERSEN: The Democrats who run the federal government wasted my career and forced me to retire in 1997 when I was 49 years old.  They would not have done that if I had been a Democrat, a minority, a female, or a veteran.)
http://capitolfax.com/2016/10/14/their-minds-or-their-bodies-are-too-broken-for-them-to-work/

 

CONSERVATIVE REPUBLICAN NEWS
— NATIONAL DEBT WENT UP EVERY YEAR BILL CLINTON WAS PRESIDENT – Kent Kellar
http://conservativerepublicannews.com/2016/10/14/national-debt-went-up-every-year-bill-clinton-was-president/

 

TOWNHALL
— Donald Trump’s Invisible Shackles – Michael Barone (DIERSEN: Political parties exist to help elect candidates who can and will defend and advance their platform.)
http://townhall.com/columnists/michaelbarone/2016/10/14/donald-trumps-invisible-shackles-n2231773
— NBC Held Trump ‘P***y Grab’ Tape For Maximum Election Impact – Guy Benson (DIERSEN: What do you say to those who wanted Trump to win the Republican primary because they believed he would be the easiest to defeat in the general election?)
http://townhall.com/tipsheet/guybenson/2016/10/13/tmz-nbc-held-trump-py-grab-tape-for-maximum-election-impact-n2231514

 

AMERICAN FREE PRESS
— SEPTEMBER 27, 2016 FLASHBACK: Is Charlotte Our Future? – Patrick J. Buchanan
http://americanfreepress.net/is-charlotte-our-future/

 

INDEPENDENT JOURNAL REVIEW
— After Michelle Responds to Lewd Tape, White House Issues Warning to Trump About Attacking First Lady – JUSTEN CHARTERS
http://ijr.com/wildfire/2016/10/713839-after-michelle-responds-to-lewd-tape-white-house-issues-warning-to-trump-about-attacking-first-lady/

 

POLITICO
— Clinton camp’s cozy relationship with Coca-Cola – Catherine Boudreau
http://www.politico.com/tipsheets/morning-agriculture/2016/10/clinton-camps-cozy-relationship-with-coca-cola-216866

 

NEW YORK TIMES
— Donald Trump vs. a Free Press – Editorial
http://www.nytimes.com/2016/10/14/opinion/donald-trump-vs-a-free-press.html?ref=opinion
— The Professor Wore a Hijab in Solidarity — Then Lost Her Job  When Larycia Hawkins, the first black woman to receive tenure at Wheaton College, made a symbolic gesture of support for Muslims, the evangelical college became divided over what intellectual freedom on its campus really meant. – RUTH GRAHAM
http://www.nytimes.com/2016/10/16/magazine/the-professor-wore-a-hijab-in-solidarity-then-lost-her-job.html
— A 44% Pay Divide for Female and Male Law Partners, Survey Says – ELIZABETH OLSON
http://www.nytimes.com/2016/10/13/business/dealbook/female-law-partners-earn-44-less-than-the-men-survey-shows.html

 

WASHINGTON POST
— What happened to ‘America’s Mayor’? How Rudy Giuliani became Trump’s attack dog. – Paul Schwartzman and Ben Terris
https://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/style/what-happened-to-americas-mayor-how-rudy-giuliani-became-trumps-attack-dog/2016/10/13/c6fdebd4-8fc1-11e6-9c85-ac42097b8cc0_story.html
— The shocking pain of American men – Jeff Guo  (DIERSEN: The Democrats who run the federal government wasted my career and forced me to retire in 1997 when I was 49 years old.  They would not have done that if I had been a Democrat, a minority, a female, or a veteran.)
https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/wonk/wp/2016/10/13/a-record-number-of-men-arent-working-this-might-finally-explain-why/

 

USA TODAY
— FRONT PAGE TOP OF FOLD WITH COLOR PICTURE OF CLINTON: HARDCOPY ARTICLE TITLE: Clinton courts Trump’s core: White man – Heidi M. Przybyla
http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/elections/2016/10/13/hillary-clinton-donald-trump-male-voters-president/92006180/
— Where do I vote? Google now will tell you, and show you the ballot – Jessica Guynn
http://www.usatoday.com/story/tech/news/2016/10/13/google-election-ballot-polling-place/91966650/

 

WALL STREET JOURNAL
— FRONT PAGE TOP OF FOLD: Trump’s Path to Victory Diminishes  Donald Trump angrily denies sexual misconduct claims amid fresh polls that indicate his path to the White House is constricting – MICHAEL C. BENDER and JANET HOOK
http://www.wsj.com/articles/trumps-path-to-victory-diminishes-1476403134
— The Press Buries Hillary Clinton’s Sins  As reporters focus on Trump, they miss new details on Clinton’s rotten record. – KIMBERLEY A. STRASSEL
http://www.wsj.com/articles/the-press-buries-hillary-clintons-sins-1476401308
— Voters’ Education Level a Driving Force This Election  Whites without college degree tend to back Donald Trump, many of those with four-year degree back Hillary Clinton – AARON ZITNER and DANTE CHINNI
http://www.wsj.com/articles/voters-education-level-a-driving-force-this-election-1476401440

 

BLOOMBERG
— RNC Transfers $6.35 Million to Down Ballot Races  The move comes at a difficult moment for the Trump campaign. – Kevin Cirilli
http://www.bloomberg.com/politics/articles/2016-10-14/rnc-transfers-6-35-million-to-down-ballot-races
— It’s Official: This Election Is Driving Americans Nuts  And it’s the oldest among us who are suffering the most. – Deena Shanker
http://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2016-10-13/it-s-official-this-election-is-driving-americans-nuts

 

HERALD ONLINE
— Chicago Tribune endorses Duckworth, cites Kirk’s health – AP
http://www.heraldonline.com/news/politics-government/national-politics/article108205257.html

 

BOWLING GREEN DAILY NEWS
— GM honored by chamber for $770K investment – CHARLES A. MASON
http://www.bgdailynews.com/news/gm-honored-by-chamber-for-k-investment/article_424c1ecd-519f-5e25-95b2-ab6fb4c176f9.html

 

RUTHERFORD INSTITUTE
— Rutherford Institute Defends First Amendment Rights of Federal Employee Prohibited From Displaying Pro-Trump Political Sign on His Personal Vehicle
https://www.rutherford.org/publications_resources/on_the_front_lines/rutherford_institute_defends_first_amendment_rights_of_federal_employee_pro

 

EDITOR AND PUBLISHER
–Committee to Protect Journalists Says Trump is Threat to Press Freedom
http://www.editorandpublisher.com/news/committee-to-protect-journalists-says-trump-is-threat-to-press-freedom/
— Should There be Legislation in Place Preventing Politicians from Banning the Press? – Sean Stroh  (DIERSEN: What do you say to “Republican” politicians in Illinois, in DuPage County, in Milton Township, in Wheaton, and in Glen Ellyn a) who do not want me to know about their events or their activities, b) who do not want me to promote or report on their events or activities, c) who do not want me to attend their events, and/or d) who pander to Rich Miller and to the rest of the Democrat news media?  These “Republican” politicians talk and act like they are Democrat plants, Libertarian plants, Green plants, or RINOs.)
http://www.editorandpublisher.com/columns/critical-thinking-should-there-be-legislation-in-place-preventing-politicians-from-banning-the-press/

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 15 Evening Edition

GOPUSA ILLINOIS
— Senator John Millner spoke very highly of Judge Liam Brennan at his outstanding fundraiser Thursday evening, September 15, 2016, at Arrowhead Golf Club in Wheaton.  The 160+ attendees included Greg Abbott, Janice Anderson, Kory Atkinson, Bob Berlin, Joe Birkett, Rich Blass, Fred Bucholz, Judge Burke, Joseph Cantore, Gerry Cassioppi, Judge Chapman, Judge Coco, Judge Cresswell, John Dabrowski, Pat Durante, Judge Else, Tim Elliott, Judge Fawell, Judge Ferguson, Judge Fullerton, Bob Grogan, Chris Kachiroubas, Marty Keller, Judge Kensella, Judge Kleeman, Brian Krajewski, Scott Levin, Jerry Marchese, Paula McGowen, Judge McKillup, Bobby McNeily, James Mendrick, Ron Menna, Judge Miller, Judge Orel, Donald Puchalski, Dennis Reboletti, Todd Scalzo, Judge Sutter, Judge Telander, Sam Tornatore, John Valle, Rick Veenstra, Judge Wilson, and Mike Wolf. – Dave Diersen

 

NBC5
— Rauner-Aligned Group Releases Trailer for ‘Madigan’ Doc  Illinois Policy Action, an arm of the Gov. Bruce Rauner-aligned Illinois Policy Institute, released a trailer for their upcoming documentary about House Speaker Mike Madigan Thursday. – Tom Schuba
http://www.nbcchicago.com/blogs/ward-room/rauner-madigan-documentary-393599361.html
— Race to Watch: Illinois House District 20  Incumbent Republican state Rep. Michael McAuliffe is facing a tough bid for reelection against Democrat Merry Marwig in Illinois’ 20th House District. – Tom Schuba
http://www.nbcchicago.com/blogs/ward-room/illinois-house-district-20-election-393621081.html

 

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— Comptroller hopefuls wrangle over pensions, campaign ties – Tina Sfondeles
http://chicago.suntimes.com/news/comptroller-hopefuls-wrangle-over-pensions-campaign-ties/

 

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— District 64 board members defend decision to keep teachers contract secret – Jennifer Johnson
http://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/park-ridge/news/ct-prh-teachers-contract-complaints-tl-0922-20160915-story.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Deplorable pot pushers push pot.
http://www.chicagotribune.com/lifestyles/health/ct-medical-marijuana-opioid-epidemic-20160915-story.html
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/opinion/commentary/ct-medical-marijuana-cannabis-dispensary-illinois-stanford-perspec-0915-jm-20160915-story.html
— The final stretch: Hillary sharpens, Trump softens. He’s rising, she’s grasping for a lifesaver. – Charles Krauthammer
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/opinion/commentary/ct-trump-hillary-obama-krauthammer-chikd-care-perspec-0916-jm-20160915-story.html

 

DAILY HERALD
— Del Mar drops out of race to replace Murphy, supports Rooney – Kerry Lester
http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20160915/news/160919228/
— Clinton back on campaign trail after releasing health info – AP
http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20160915/news/309159882/

 

CRAIN’S CHICAGO BUSINESS
— Social service agencies want to revive their Rauner lawsuit – AP
http://www.chicagobusiness.com/article/20160915/NEWS02/160919905/social-service-agencies-want-to-revive-their-rauner-lawsuit

 

CHENTRAL ILLINOIS PROUD
— Trump Jr. makes ‘gas chamber’ reference in criticizing media  Campaign: He wasn’t referring to Holocaust – CNN
http://www.centralillinoisproud.com/news/trump-jr-makes-gas-chamber-reference-in-criticizing-media
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Ford says that “We will be here forever.”  (DIERSEN: What does Ford say those who refuse to buy American-nameplate vehicles because they hate unions, because they hate union members, because they hate America, because they hate etc.?)
http://www.centralillinoisproud.com/news/ford-fact-checks-trump-we-will-be-here-forever

 

EAST PEORIA TIMES COURIER
— Politicians take the credit but not the blame – Bill Knight  (DIERSEN: What do you say to politicians, to their operatives, and to their dupes in Illinois, in DuPage County, in Milton Township, in Glen Ellyn, and in Wheaton who blame GOPUSA ILLINOIS emails for their problems, for your problems, for my problems, and for everyone’s problems?)
http://www.eastpeoriatimescourier.com/news/20160915/knight-politicians-take-credit-but-not-blame

 

WJBD RADIO
— Poll: Pessimistic or Optimistic? Election-Wise, It Matters – ABC News  (DIERSEN: 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 FOCUS ON MAKING PESSIMISTIC 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://www.wjbdradio.com/politics/2016/09/15/poll-pessimistic-or-optimistic-election-wise-it-matters

 

ILLINOIS FAMILY ACTION
— So it Begins: This State Forces LGBT “Accommodation” Rules on its Churches – Onan Coca
https://illinoisfamilyaction.org/2016/09/so-it-begins-this-state-forces-lgbt-accommodation-rules-on-its-churches/

 

ILLINOIS REVIEW
— CHICAGO GOP WINS FEDERAL CASE TO KEEP DEMOCRATS FROM SERVING IN GOP SLOTS
http://illinoisreview.typepad.com/illinoisreview/2016/09/chicago-gop-wins-federal-case-to-keep-democrats-from-serving-in-gop-slots.html
(FROM THE ARTICLE: The Chicago Republicans are happy about a decision in federal court that allows them to control the party affiliations of people serving in their party – something one would assume was the case, which wasn’t, until this week’s decision made it clear. Now a person can’t vote in Democrat primaries and serve as a Republican committeeman. Chicago GOP Chairman Chris Cleveland wrote the following to GOP Party Leadership today:)
— COMPTROLLER’S DOUBLE-DIPPING CHARGES ON DEM CHALLENGER FALLS FLAT
http://illinoisreview.typepad.com/illinoisreview/2016/09/comptroller-calls-on-democrat-challenger-to-quit-double-dipping-.html
— ILLINOIS’ MANUFACTURING TAKES HIT WITH 4,400 JOBS LOST IN AUGUST ALONE
http://illinoisreview.typepad.com/illinoisreview/2016/09/illinois-manufacturing-takes-hit-with-4400-jobs-lost-in-august.html
— FRCACTION APPLAUDS TRUMP’S CHILD CARE PROPOSAL
http://illinoisreview.typepad.com/illinoisreview/2016/09/frcaction-applauds-trumps-child-care-proposal-.html
— RHOADS: TRUST IN MEDIA AT ALL-TIME LOW
http://illinoisreview.typepad.com/illinoisreview/2016/09/rhoads-trust-in-media-at-all-time-low.html

 

CAPITOL FAX
— Essentially a done deal in Murphy replacement
http://capitolfax.com/2016/09/15/essentially-a-done-deal-in-murphy-replacement/

 

GOPUSA
— Trump: Now cars are made in Mexico and you can’t drink the water here
http://www.gopusa.com/trump-now-cars-are-made/
— Angela Merkel to challenge bosses over failure to hire refugees (DIERSEN: While I worked for the federal government for almost 30 years, my superiors were always under tremendous pressure from Democrat politicians to hire, to retain, and to promote Democrats, and especially Democrats who were minority, female, younger, and/or veteran.)
http://www.gopusa.com/?p=14850
— NYC has to limit free sidewalk Wi-Fi kiosks after abuse
http://www.gopusa.com/no-surprise-nyc-has-to-limit-free-sidewalk-wi-fi-kiosks-after-abuse/

 

DAILY CALLER
— Fed Suit Against Obama’s DOJ Destroys “Trump Is Racist” Narrative – Doug Ibendahl
http://dailycaller.com/2016/09/15/fed-suit-against-obamas-doj-destroys-trump-is-racist-narrative/

 

BREITBART
— L.A. Times Stunned by Diversity of Volunteers at Trump H.Q. – ADELLE NAZARIAN
http://www.breitbart.com/california/2016/09/14/l-a-times-stunned-by-diversity-during-visit-to-trump-h-q/

 

LIFE SITE NEWS
— Christian could be fired for refusing to watch LGBT ‘inclusivity’ video – Fr. Mark Hodges
https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/christian-could-lose-his-job-after-refusing-to-watch-lgbt-video
— Studies find LGBT youth more likely to use drugs, smoke, drink, engage in risky behavior – Fr. Mark Hodges
https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/studies-find-lgbt-youth-more-likely-to-use-drugs-smoke-drink-engage-in-risk

 

FEDERALIST PAPERS
— NFL Players Protest Anthem; Fan Reaction STUNS The League – Robert Gehl
http://thefederalistpapers.org/us/nfl-players-protest-anthem-fan-reaction-stuns-the-league

 

CONSERVATIVE REPUBLICAN NEWS
— GOOGLE IS STILL RIGGING SEARCHES FOR HILLARY CLINTON – Kent Kellar
http://conservativerepublicannews.com/2016/09/14/google-is-still-rigging-searches-for-hillary-clinton/
10/12 Event: Holan fundraiser in Oakbrook

 

THE HILL
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Ever-increasingly, Democrats and RINOs, that is, 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, REJECT AMERICA’S IMMIGRATION LAWS.
http://thehill.com/blogs/pundits-blog/immigration/296104-denying-immigrants-access-undermines-core-american-values

 

POLITICO
— Pro-Rauner group releases documentary aimed at Madigan power legacy – Natasha Korecki
http://www.politico.com/states/illinois/story/2016/09/pro-rauner-groups-new-documentary-aimed-at-madigan-power-legacy-105492

 

WALL STREET JOURNAL
— Marijuana Makes for Slackers? Now There’s Evidence – SUSAN PINKER
http://www.wsj.com/articles/marijuana-makes-for-slackers-now-theres-evidence-1473953464
(FROM THE ARTICLE: In cities like Seattle and Vancouver, the marijuana icon has become almost as common on storefronts as the Starbucks mermaid. But there’s one big difference between the products on offer: A venti latte tastes the same everywhere and provides an identical caffeine rush, while marijuana stores offer the drug’s active ingredients in varying combinations, potencies and formats. There is no consistency in testing, standards or labeling. This matters because marijuana’s two psychoactive ingredients, tetrohydrocannabinol (THC) and cannabidiol (CBD), have contrasting effects on the brain. “THC makes you feel high,” said Catharine Winstanley, a psychology professor at the University of British Columbia who does research on marijuana, while CBD “is responsible for its analgesic, antiseizure and purported anticancer effects.” In street marijuana, the THC-to-CBD ratio now tends to be 10 to 1, and it is increasing, a trend occurring even at some marijuana clinics, Dr. Winstanley said. And few people know what effect that has on their brains. A new study by Dr. Winstanley’s group in the Journal of Psychiatry and Neuroscience examines how these two chemicals shape our willingness to face a challenge. Does marijuana make us lazy?)

 

FED WEEK
— New Administration Urged to Look to Career Workforce (DIERSEN: While I worked for the federal government for almost 30 years, my superiors were always under tremendous pressure from Democrat politicians to hire, to retain, and to promote Democrats, and especially Democrats who were minority, female, younger, and/or veteran.)
http://www.fedweek.com/federal-managers-daily-report/new-administration-urged-look-career-workforce/

August 16 Morning Edition

NBC5
— ‘You Don’t Do That to a Baby’: Death Investigation Underway After Infant’s Body Found in Wheaton – Natalie Martinez
http://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/death-investigation-infant-body-wheaton-390253512.html

 

WGN TV
— Baby found dead in duffel bag left alongside suburban road; Police investigating – TAHMAN BRADLEY
http://wgntv.com/2016/08/15/baby-found-dead-in-duffel-bag-left-alongside-suburban-road-police-investigating/

 

WLS AM
— Cook County Clerk: Some 700,000 Illinois voters have outdated addresses – Jen DeSalvo
http://www.wlsam.com/2016/08/16/clerk-some-700000-illinois-voters-have-outdated-addresses-2/

 

ABC7
— RAUNER VETO OF AUTOMATIC VOTER REGISTRATION BILL SPARKS OUTRAGE – Charles Thomas
http://abc7chicago.com/news/rauner-veto-of-automatic-voter-registration-bill-sparks-outrage/1470994/

 

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— Trump seeks ‘extreme, extreme’ vetting of immigrants – Lynn Sweet  (DIERSEN: Democrats want to give U.S. citizenship to anyone who promises to vote for Democrats.)
http://chicago.suntimes.com/news/sweet-presidential-nominees-slug-it-out-battleground-states/
— Map shows Dems, GOP alike feeling heat from spending cuts – Mark Brown
http://chicago.suntimes.com/politics/brown-map-shows-dems-gop-both-feeling-heat-from-spending-cuts/
— CPS students rally against ‘racist and discriminatory’ layoffs – Angie Stewart  (DIERSEN: All during the almost 18 years that I worked for GAO 1980-1997, the agency was downsizing.  All of the employees who GAO got rid of during that time were Republican, White, male, older, and/or non-veteran.)
http://chicago.suntimes.com/news/cps-students-rally-against-racist-and-discriminatory-layoffs/

 

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— Emanuel gets cheeky during Motorola visit – John Byrne  (DIERSEN: Sadly, generally, the longer that people hold government or political offices, the more arrogant they become.)
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/politics/ct-rahm-emanuel-motorola-solutions-story.html

 

DAILY HERALD
— Judge gives parties in Duckworth suit until Aug. 24 to settle – Kerry Lester  (DIERSEN: If GAO had been unionized in 1997, I might still be a GAO employee.)
http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20160816/news/160819410/
— Judge says Aurora officials’ emails not relevant in case against alderwoman – Justin Kmitch
http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20160815/news/160819395/
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Anti-Trumps shout at “young voters” that Trump and his supporters are racists, sexists, bigots, and even worse things.
http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20160816/discuss/160819400/

 

CRAIN’S CHICAGO BUSINESS
— Do Illinois’ public colleges pay off for students? – GREG HINZ  (DIERSEN: I graduated from NIU in 1970. According to this article, 43% of UIC students drop out and 47% of NIU students drop out. Of course, needless-to-say, while I attended Crete-Monee High School (CMHS) 1962-1966, UIC 1966-1968, and NIU 1969-1970, my critics/opponents predicted that I would drop out. They cited my parents never attending college, my father being the first of his ancestors to earn a high school diploma, my mother never attending high school, my just barely making it into the upper 20% of my 1966 CMHS class, my ACT being only 24, my spending my junior and senior years washing dishes in the basement of the S.S. Kresges in Chicago Heights, and my working for the Park Forest Post Office 1966-1969.)
http://www.chicagobusiness.com/article/20160815/BLOGS02/160819923/do-illinois-public-colleges-pay-off-for-students

 

WTTW
— State Sen. Matt Murphy Explains Resignation – Paris Schutz
http://chicagotonight.wttw.com/2016/08/15/state-sen-matt-murphy-explains-resignation

 

SPRINGFIELD STATE JOURNAL REGISTER
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Ever-increasingly, SJ-R promotes pot. If you promote pot, you shout that you want to destroy America.
http://www.sj-r.com/news/20160814/marijuana-cultivation-in-illinois-is-professional-operation

 

ALTON DAILY NEWS
— Illinois Revenues Are Down – Cole Lauterbach (DIERSEBN: Are your revenues down?  In today’s dollars, my revenues have been down about$69,700 a year ($120,400 former salary minus $50,700 pension) since 1997, or about $1,324,300 since 1997.)
http://altondailynews.com/news/details.cfm?clientid=17&id=221532#.V7LxKygrKM8
— O’Fallon Leaves IMRF – Cole Lauterbach
http://altondailynews.com/news/details.cfm?clientid=17&id=221556#.V7LzRigrKM8

 

SAUK VALLEY
— ‘Dark money’ ads could give Rauner a boost  Popularity of term limits might just rub off on the governor – Rich Miller  (DIERSEN: My critics/opponents promote term limits. They stress how much better TAPROOT Republican of Illinois, Wheaton Chamber of Commerce Government Affairs Committee, Milton Township Republican Central Committee, Illinois Center Right Coalition, American Association of Political Consultants Midwest Chapter, GAO, IRS, and the Post Office are since they got rid of me.)
http://www.saukvalley.com/2016/08/15/rich-miller-dark-money-ads-could-give-rauner-a-boost/c8apgh0/
— Top story of the week? Blagojevich’s hair color, of course  Whether gray or white, it’s part of political lore – Doug Finke  (DIERSEN Of course, needless-to-say, my critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes DEMONIZE, DENIGRATE, AND CONDEMN EACH AND EVERY DECISION THAT I MAKE TO INCLUDE OR TO NOT INCLUDE LINKS TO ARTICLES IN GOPUSA ILLINOIS EMAILS. THEY SHOUT THAT IF THEY, OR IF SOMEOME WHO THEY MANIPULATE/DOMINATE, HAD BEEN THE GOPUSA ILLINOIS EDITOR SINCE 2000, REPUBLICANS WOULD NOT HAVE SUFFERED ANY LOSSES IN ILLINOIS SINCE 2000.)
http://www.saukvalley.com/2016/08/15/doug-finke-top-story-of-the-week-blagojevichs-hair-color-of-course/czf8qt5/

 

KEWANEE STAR COURIER
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Anti-Trumps say “Trump’s immigration plan raises many unanswered questions.”
http://www.starcourier.com/news/20160815/trumps-immigration-plan-raises-many-unanswered-questions
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Anti-Trumps say “Trump to propose political tests for immigrants.”  Democrats want to give U.S. citizenship to anyone who promises to vote for Democrats.
http://www.starcourier.com/news/20160815/trump-to-propose-political-tests-for-immigrants

 

NADIG NEWSPAPERS
— Rauner, Madigan battle over state comptroller – Russ Stewart
http://nadignewspapers.com/2016/08/15/rauner-madigan-battle-over-state-comptroller/

 

WILL COUNTY GAZETTE
— Will County Regional Office of Education No. 56 accounting ruled inadequate – Carol Ostrow
http://willcountygazette.com/stories/510992282-auditor-general-s-office-reveals-will-county-roe-no-56-accounting-inadequacies

 

LAKE COUNTY GAZETTE
— Lake County Regional Office of Education No. 34’s accounting standards reportedly lacking – Carol Ostrow
http://lakecountygazette.com/stories/510992247-state-audit-finds-lake-county-roe-no-34-s-accounting-standards-lacking

 

CAPITOL FAX
— Madigan predicts Mautino vindication
http://capitolfax.com/2016/08/16/madigan-predicts-mautino-vindication/

 

GOPUSA
— Hillary recruits young illegal aliens to register voters (DIERSEN: How many of the many millions who are in America illegally will use their false identifications to vote for Clinton and for the other Democrats in the November 8, 2016 election?)
http://www.gopusa.com/?p=13806
— Self-imposed Segregation: Students seeking nonwhite roommate spark debate (DIERSEN: Under the Democrats and under the RINOs, ever-increasingly, more and more and more of those in America are anti-White.)
http://www.gopusa.com/?p=13735
– Lesson of The Snake
http://www.gopusa.com/?p=13813

 

FOX NEWS RADIO
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Kinzinger says “It’s Not Fun Not Supporting The GOP Nominee” and says “Trump’s lack of appeal with conservative voters has led the Illinois congressman to focus more on keeping the Republican majority in the House and follow the lead of Speaker of the House Paul Ryan.”  Kinzinger knows that Trump’s “lack of appeal” is with voters 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.
https://radio.foxnews.com/2016/08/15/rep-kinzinger-its-not-fun-not-supporting-the-gop-nominee/

 

FRONTPAGE MAGAZINE
— BLACK COLLEGE STUDENTS’ RACIST ROOMMATE AD  How students are defending their “no whites allowed” policy. – Crystal Wright
http://www.frontpagemag.com/fpm/263862/black-college-students-racist-roommate-ad-crystal-wright

 

NEWSMAX
— Mike Huckabee Blames Milwaukee Violence on a Century of ‘Left-Wing Rule’ – Bill Hoffmann
http://www.newsmax.com/Newsfront/Mike-Huckabee-Blames-Milwaukee-Violence-Left-Wing-Rule/2016/08/15/id/743626/

 

CONSERVATIVE REPUBLICAN NEWS
— VISITOR LOGS SHOW GOOGLE’S UNRIVALED WHITE HOUSE ACCESS – Kent Kellar  (DIERSEN: Ever-increasing, Google has the power to make or break individuals, organizations, companies, governments, and countries.  What does Google think of you and of what you are doing with your life?)
http://conservativerepublicannews.com/2016/08/15/visitor-logs-show-googles-unrivaled-white-house-access/

 

COLLEGE REPORTER
— The Best Four Years: Make Them Count – Taylor Derrisaw  (DIERSEN: Did you make your college years count?  My critics/opponents have always been furious that during the 4 years that I attended UIC and then NIU 1966-1970, I earned almost 3 years of Civil Service Retirement System credit, I earned 4 years of Social Security credit, I earned enough money to buy a new 1968 Oldsmobile 442 in 1967 and a new 1969 Dodge Charger SE in 1968, and I that earned enough money to graduate debt-free.)
http://reporter.rit.edu/news/best-four-years-make-them-count

 

DAILY SIGNAL
— Obama Claimed It’s Easier in Some Neighborhoods to Get a Gun Than a Book. Here Are the Facts.
http://dailysignal.com/2016/08/14/obama-claimed-its-easier-in-some-neighborhoods-to-get-a-gun-than-a-book-here-are-the-facts/

 

POLITICO
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Anti-Trump Obama says “Every time Trump talks, ‘he makes the case against’ himself.”
http://www.politico.com/story/2016/08/obama-trump-dccc-fundraiser-227045
— Clinton preps for Trump’s Lewinsky attack  Democrat’s team searches for a close ally willing to dredge up the most awkward, painful accusations against the candidate. – Annie Karni
http://www.politico.com/story/2016/08/hillary-clinton-prepare-trump-debate-lewinsky-227033

 

MSNBC
— Mark Kirk changes his mind (again) about his presidential pick – Steve Benen
http://www.msnbc.com/rachel-maddow-show/mark-kirk-changes-his-mind-again-about-his-presidential-pick

 

NEW YORK TIMES
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Anti-Trumps say “Early Voting Limits Donald Trump’s Time to Turn Campaign Around.”
http://www.nytimes.com/2016/08/17/us/politics/early-voting-limits-donald-trumps-time-to-turn-campaign-around.html?hp&action
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Anti-Trumps, anti-Whites, anti-conservatives, anti-Republicans, and anti-Americans say “The Easiest Way to Get Rid of Racism? Just Redefine It.”
http://www.nytimes.com/2016/08/21/magazine/the-easiest-way-to-get-rid-of-racism-just-redefine-it.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Anti-Trumps say “G.O.P. Urges Donald Trump to Broaden Outreach to Black Voters.”
http://www.nytimes.com/2016/08/16/us/politics/donald-trump-black-voters.html
— DIERTSEN HEADLINE: Anti-Trumps say “How House Republicans May Benefit From Donald Trump.”
http://www.nytimes.com/2016/08/17/us/politics/house-republicans-donald-trump.html
— DIERTSEN HEADLINE: Anti-Trumps say “What a Clinton Landslide Map Would Look Like, and How Trump Could Still Rally.”
http://www.nytimes.com/2016/08/17/upshot/what-a-clinton-landslide-map-would-look-like-and-how-trump-could-still-rally.html
— BEYOND TRAGIC: As Canada Moves to Legalize Marijuana, Shop Owners Ask: Why Wait? – DAN LEVIN
http://www.nytimes.com/2016/08/16/world/americas/canada-legal-marijuana-justin-trudeau.html
— Obama Keeps Unusually Late Hours on Vineyard Vacation – AP
http://www.nytimes.com/aponline/2016/08/16/us/ap-us-obama-late-nights.html
— Trump Nation-Building View Not in Line With Bush – AP
http://www.nytimes.com/aponline/2016/08/16/us/politics/ap-us-campaign-2016-trump-analysis.html
— ANTI-RELIGIOUS: Democrats Seek Repeal of Ban on Federal Funding of Abortion – AP
http://www.nytimes.com/aponline/2016/08/16/us/ap-us-campaign-2016-abortion-funding.html

 

LOS ANGELES TIMES
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Anti-Trumps say “What Donald Trump means when he proposes ‘extreme vetting’ for would-be immigrants.”
http://www.latimes.com/politics/la-na-pol-trump-extreme-vetting-20160816-snap-htmlstory.html

 

USA TODAY
— Trump asks supporters to bash media – Eliza Collins  (DIERSEN: Should I write a book about my critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes?  My critics/opponents in Wheaton, in Glen Ellyn, in Milton Township, in DuPage County, and in Illinois have lots of religious, government, political, and/or financial clout. They blame me for their problems, for your problems, for my problems, and for everyone’s problems. Their operatives and dupes are sad collection of nasty, troubled, failed, vicious would-be bullies.  For them, the Wheaton Bowl Banquet Hall is their “safe place.”)
http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/onpolitics/2016/08/16/record-trump-asks-supporters-bash-media/88800212/

 

WALL STREET JOURNAL
— About Those Loser ‘Trumpkins’  What is it that the much-vilified Trump voters are trying to tell us? – WILLIAM MCGURN  (DIERSEN: Of course, needless-to-say, anti-Trumps want to get rid of Trump and to get rid of his supporters.  556,916 voted for Trump in the March 15, 2016 Illinois Republican primary.)
http://www.wsj.com/articles/about-those-loser-trumpkins-1471303770
— Yale Republican Club Members Quit Over Donald Trump Endorsement  Four board student board members resign from Yale College Republicans, start rival GOP campus group – MIKE VILENSKY
http://www.wsj.com/articles/yale-republican-club-members-quit-over-donald-trump-endorsement-1471309847
— Writing Off Student Loans Is Only a Matter of Time  Thanks in large part to Obama policies, only 37% of borrowers are paying down their student loans. – DANIEL PIANKO
http://www.wsj.com/articles/writing-off-student-loans-is-only-a-matter-of-time-1471303339
— Milwaukee Neighborhoods Slid After Factory Jobs Vanished  Site of protests over police killing of African-American has declined for years, residents say – SHIBANI MAHTANI And SCOTT CALVERT
http://www.wsj.com/articles/milwaukee-neighborhoods-slid-after-factory-jobs-vanished-1471304446
— FRONT PAGE: DIERSEN HEADLINE: Gridlock at CFTC – Andrew Ackerman  (DIERSEN: During my last 8 years that I worked for GAO, all the audits that I worked in involved CFTC.)
http://www.wsj.com/articles/only-in-washington-have-your-lawyer-tell-my-lawyer-to-tell-me-what-you-think-1471292069

 

BLOOMBERG
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Anti-Trumps say “Trump’s Taste for Business Hardball May Sour U.S. Foreign Policy.”
http://www.bloomberg.com/politics/articles/2016-08-16/trump-s-taste-for-business-hardball-may-sour-u-s-foreign-policy

 

THE DAILY BEAST
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Anti-Trumps say “Donald Trump Took Liberal Icon George Soros’s Money  George Soros is a villain of the right wing, but that certainly didn’t stop Trump from cozying up to him before he was an official part of the Republican Party.”
http://www.thedailybeast.com/articles/2016/08/16/donald-trump-took-liberal-icon-george-soros-s-money.html

 

MEDIAITE
— O’Reilly Supports Trump’s Media Blacklist: ‘If Someone Is Being Dishonest…’ – Josh Feldman
http://www.mediaite.com/tv/oreilly-supports-trumps-media-blacklist-if-someone-is-being-dishonest/IAITE

 

THE GUARDIAN
— How to stop the next Bernie Madoff – Randy Hultgren
https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2016/aug/16/how-to-stop-the-next-bernie-madoff

August 10 Evening Edition

GOPUSA ILLINOIS
— Speakers at Milton Township Republican Central Committee’s outstanding meeting Wednesday evening, August 10, 2016, at the Wheaton Bowl Banquet Hall included Jeanne Ives. Attendees included Ron Almiron, Liam Brennan, Lori Carlson, Bob Cherry, Jeff Copper, Lynn Crane, Sal Falbo, Suzanne Fitch, Laura Fitzpatrick, Art Grant, Gail Hinkle, Bobbi Youngberg Holder, Rich Jorgensen, Chris Kachiroubas, Marty Keller, Bob Krzyzewski, Chris LeVan, Paula McGowen, Bobby McNeily, David Molitor, Gary Muehlfelt, Al Murphy, Nick Nathwani, Jim Orel, Mary Rash, Karyn Romano, Pat Ryan, Jan Shaw, Dave Tornga, Tim Whelan, Kevin Wiley, John Zaruba, and Jim Zay. – Dave Diersen
https://gopillinois.com

 

FOX NEWS CHICAGO
— Trump accuses Obama of being the ‘founder of ISIS’ – AP
http://www.fox32chicago.com/news/national/188036471-story

 

CBS2
— Local Republicans Distance Themselves From Trump’s Clinton Comments – Derrick Blakley
http://chicago.cbslocal.com/2016/08/10/local-republicans-distance-themselves-from-trumps-clinton-comments/

 

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— Trump accuses Obama of being the ‘founder of ISIS’ – AP
http://chicago.suntimes.com/news/trump-accuses-obama-of-being-founder-of-isis/
— Trump aides try to set him in a new direction – Michael Sneed
http://chicago.suntimes.com/politics/sneed-trump-aides-try-to-set-him-in-a-new-direction/

 

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— Kirk opposes Iran deal, but his presidential pick has supported it – Rick Pearson
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/politics/ct-mark-kirk-immigration-met-0811-20160810-story.html
— 3 things I wish I’d known before my freshman year of college – Nicholas Wooten
http://www.chicagotribune.com/lifestyles/sc-college-freshman-essay-family-0809-20160805-story.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Pot pushers push pot.
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/breaking/ct-medical-marijuana-growers-met-20160810-story.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Anti-Trumps say “Republicans must dump Donald Trump.”
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/opinion/commentary/ct-donald-trump-paul-ryan-revoke-endorsement-20160810-story.html
— Trump repeatedly accuses Obama of being the ‘founder of ISIS’
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/nationworld/politics/ct-trump-obama-isis-20160810-story.html

 

DAILY HERALD
— DuPage election leader Robert Saar warns of long lines at November polls – Robert Sanchez
http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20160810/news/160819853/
— GOP will target Ciko’s past convictions in TV ad – Kerry Lester
http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20160810/news/160819908/
— Tom Cullerton Calls on Opponent to Sever Ties with IPA-Denounced Fake Newspaper – Alex Botel
http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20160810/submitted/160819907/

 

WTTW
— Donald Trump’s 2nd Amendment Comment: Protected Under 1st Amendment? – Alexandra Silets
http://chicagotonight.wttw.com/2016/08/10/donald-trump-s-2nd-amendment-comment-protected-under-1st-amendment

 

FOX ILLINOIS
— Jesse White Supports Clinton, Says Trump Is Not The “Sharpest” – EM NGUYEN
http://foxillinois.com/news/local/jesse-white-supports-clinton-says-trump-is-not-the-sharpest

 

ROCK ISLAND TODAY
— Rock Island Republicans stand united behind Trump
http://rockislandtoday.com/stories/510988324-rock-island-republicans-stand-united-behind-trump

 

ILLINOIS HOMEPAGE
— Workers protest despite absence of lawmakers – Kelsey Gibbs
http://www.illinoishomepage.net/news/local-news/workers-protest-despite-absence-of-lawmakers

 

NAPERVILLE PATCH
— Naperville Has Second Best Public Schools in Country  The ranking was based on state test scores, graduation rates, SAT/ACT scores, teacher quality and student/parent reviews. – Scott Viau
http://patch.com/illinois/naperville/naperville-has-second-best-public-schools-country

 

DUPAGE POLICY JOURNAL
— Candidate Khouri tackles ‘bully’ opponent
http://dupagepolicyjournal.com/stories/510989092-candidate-khouri-tackles-bully-opponent

 

ILLINOIS REVIEW
— KIRK, DOLD, RADOGNO STAND WITH LEFTIST GROUPS IN SUPPORT OF ILLEGAL IMMIGRATION
http://illinoisreview.typepad.com/illinoisreview/2016/08/kirk-dold-radogno-stand-with-leftist-groups-in-support-of-illegal-immigration.html
— MICHELLE 2020: GOOGLE GIVE $60K TO OBAMA FOUNDATION
http://illinoisreview.typepad.com/illinoisreview/2016/08/michelle-2020-google-give-60k-to-obama-foundation.html
— TERROR DAD PHOTOBOMBS CLINTON
http://illinoisreview.typepad.com/illinoisreview/2016/08/terror-dad-photobombs-clinton.html
— NRA HITS ‘HYPOCRITE’ CLINTON IN NEW TV AD
http://illinoisreview.typepad.com/illinoisreview/2016/08/nra-hits-hypocrite-clinton-in-new-tv-ad.html
— SINGER SIA ‘PROUD’ TO PERFORM AT CHICAGO ABORTION CONCERT
http://illinoisreview.typepad.com/illinoisreview/2016/08/singer-sia-proud-to-perform-at-abortion-concert.html
— NEXT GENERATION CHOOM GANG: MALIA OBAMA CAUGHT SMOKING WEED IN CHICAGO
http://illinoisreview.typepad.com/illinoisreview/2016/08/next-generation-choom-gang-malia-obama-caught-smoking-weed-in-chicago.html
— MEDIA BLAMES TRUMP FOR POSSIBLE DOLD DEFEAT
http://illinoisreview.typepad.com/illinoisreview/2016/08/media-blames-trump-for-possible-dold-defeat.html
— HEDGE FUNDS TO CLINTON PLUS SUPER PACS, $25.6 MILLION; TO TRUMP, $2,000
http://illinoisreview.typepad.com/illinoisreview/2016/08/hedge-funds-to-clinton-plus-super-pacs-256-million-to-trump-2000.html

 

CAPITOL FAX
— Duckworth campaign tries to undermine Kirk immigration event
http://capitolfax.com/2016/08/10/duckworth-campaign-tries-to-undermine-kirk-immigration-event/

 

FEDERALIST
— Rep. Adam Kinzinger: GOP’s Soul More Important Than Winning Presidency  ‘Winning this election is important, but preserving the soul of the best party to defend our values is also paramount.’ – Bre Payton  (DIERSEN: If Clinton wins, the more votes that she gets, the faster that she will get rid of Republicans.)
http://thefederalist.com/2016/08/10/rep-adam-kinzinger-gops-soul-more-important-than-winning-presidency/

 

GOPUSA
— Hillary ignores questions about terrorist father at rally while media blasts Trump for 2nd Amendment quip
http://www.gopusa.com/hillary-ignores-questions-about-terrorist-father-at-rally-while-media-blasts-trump-for-2nd-amendment-quip/

 

LIFE SITE NEWS
— Study debunks claim that high LGBT suicide rates are due to ‘homophobia’
https://www.lifesitenews.com/pulse/study-debunks-claim-that-high-lgbt-suicide-rates-are-due-to-homophobia

 

ROLL CALL
— The Most Important Question to Ask Trump Defectors  What will #NeverTrump voters do in down-ballot races? – Nathan L. Gonzales
– See more at: http://www.rollcall.com/news/gonzales/important-question-ask-trump-defectors#sthash.FNaLvzoj.dpuf
http://www.rollcall.com/news/gonzales/important-question-ask-trump-defectors

 

POLITICO
— Democrats: Trump costing GOP in key House districts – Heather Caygle
http://www.politico.com/story/2016/08/trump-house-districts-democrats-226853

 

THE HILL
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Anti-Trumps say “Republican exodus from Trump grows.”
http://thehill.com/blogs/ballot-box/presidential-races/290999-republican-exodus-from-trump-grows
— RNC adds staffers in outreach to African-Americans – Nikita Vladimirov  (DIERSEN: Because I have always supported the equal opportunity plank (no race or gender based preference giving) plank in the Republican Party platform, my critics/opponents have always hinted/implied/argued/shouted that I am a racist, a sexist, and even worse things.)
http://thehill.com/blogs/ballot-box/other-races/290978-rnc-adds-staffers-in-outreach-to-african-americans

 

HUFFINGTON POST
— The Obligation To Question Trump’s Mental State – Miles Zaremski
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/miles-j-zaremski/the-obligation-to-questio_b_11423718.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Anti-Trumps say “Donald Trump Doesn’t Seem To Understand How Voting Works.”
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/donald-trump-voting-rigged-election_us_57abc075e4b06e52746f3f0f

 

WASHINGTON POST
— Illinois exemplifies our fiscal foolishness – George F. Will
https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/illinois-exemplifies-our-fiscal-foolishness/2016/08/10/22d92bbe-5e51-11e6-8e45-477372e89d78_story.html

 

NEW YORK POST
— Secret Service spoke to Trump about 2nd Amendment remark – Daniel Halper
http://nypost.com/2016/08/10/secret-service-spoke-to-trump-about-2nd-amendment-remark/

 

SARASOTA HERALD TRIBUNE
— Illinois exemplifies governments’ fiscal foolishness – George Will
http://www.heraldtribune.com/article/20160810/COLUMNIST/160819980/2127

 

POLITIFACT ILLINOIS
— Madigan targets Rauner’s support for Trump campaign – Marc Filippino
http://www.politifact.com/illinois/statements/2016/aug/10/michael-madigan/Madigan-highlights-Rauners-support-Trump-camp/

August 7 Morning Edition

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— OBITUARY: Vincent Persico
http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/chicagotribune/obituary.aspx?n=vincent-persico&pid=181002972
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Anti-Trumps say “Trump loses ground among key voter groups.”
http://www.chicagotribune.com/la-na-pol-tracking-poll-20160805-snap-story.html
— At N.H. rally, Trump says he doesn’t think Clinton is ‘all there’
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/nationworld/politics/ct-donald-trump-hillary-clinton-20160806-story.html
— A surefire fix to end political discord in the workplace – Rex Huppke  (DIERSEN: Democrats run the federal government. Huppke should write an article about political affiliation discrimination in the federal government.)
http://www.chicagotribune.com/business/careers/ijustworkhere/ct-huppke-work-advice-poltical-arguments-0807-biz-20160804-story.html
— Everyone’s getting dumber, and no one seems to care – Bill Mego
http://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/naperville-sun/ct-nvs-mego-column-st-0807-20160805-story.html
— 24 treated after eating drug-laced candy at Ohio concert – AP
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/nationworld/midwest/ct-ohio-concert-drug-candy-20160807-story.html
(FROM THE ARTICLE: Two dozen concertgoers in northeast Ohio suffered medical symptoms Saturday after they ate candy laced with a drug found in marijuana. No fatalities were reported at the Ohio Dreams sports camp complex in Butler, about 60 miles northeast of Columbus, where the weekend-long EST 2016 rap music festival was being held. The concert was dubbed “The Last Weekend on Earth.” Maj. Joe Masi of the Richland County Sheriff’s Department told the Mansfield News Journal someone began tossing out bags of the colorful candies Saturday at around 11 a.m. The packages contained about 20 pieces each and were marked “prescribed medibles” with a reference to a commercial candy brand, according to photos posted to social media. Masi said each piece had “a very, very high dose of THC,” the chemical that gives marijuana its mind-altering effects. Only one or two candies would get a user high, but some people were eating whole packages, officials said. Lt. Joe Petrycki, commander of the METRICH regional drug task force, said early reports of concertgoers overdosing was too strong a description. He said THC usually gives people a sense of euphoria. “They didn’t lose consciousness,” he said. “They just felt different.” Ambulances loaded with victims started arriving at OhioHealth in nearby Mansfield around 4 p.m., said hospital spokeswoman Nikki Workman. She said 24 people were treated, including with the overdose antidote naloxone. The arrivals had ended by early evening. “I feel like it’s under control at this point,” she said. WEWS-TV reported the person giving out the candies was a man wearing a gray baseball cap with a red visor and a black T-shirt with a marijuana leaf on it. The festival, headlined by Cleveland rapper Machine Gun Kelly, was set to continue through the weekend. About 3,000 people were at the music festival on Saturday.)
— Trump, in series of scathing personal attacks, questions Clinton’s mental health – Jose A. DelReal
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/nationworld/politics/ct-donald-trump-hillary-clinton-20160806-story.html

 

CENTRAL ILLINOIS PROUD
— Court: IRS needs to prove it isn’t targeting conservative groups  Court says IRS hasn’t proved end to discriminatory practices – CNN (DIERSEN: Of course, needless-to-say, my critics/opponents side with IRS against me. IRS never promoted me beyond GS-12, disallowed my education deductions, and disallowed my partial day per diem claims.  IRS would not have done that if I had been a Democrat, a minority, a female, or a veteran.)
http://www.centralillinoisproud.com/news/court-irs-needs-to-prove-it-isnt-targeting-conservative-groups

 

HERALD & REVIEW
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Herald & Review pushes pot. Individuals, organizations, companies, governments, and countries that push pot in America want to destroy America.
http://herald-review.com/news/opinion/editorial/our-views-marijuana-program-gets-a-needed-boost/article_564a639d-0f89-5006-8d34-45c812d801d8.html

 

QUINCY HERALD WHIG
— Teen Reach law could save after-school program – Editorial  (DIERSEN: What did you do after-school while you were in high school?  During my junior and seniors years at Crete-Monee High School 1964-1966, I washed dishes for the minimum wage in the basement of the S.S. Kresges in Chicago Heights. I used the money that I earned/saved to buy a new 1966 Pontiac Tempest Sprint to commute to classes at UIC from my parents’ home in Crete.)
http://www.whig.com/20160807/teen-reach-law-could-save-after-school-program

 

WVXU
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Anti-Trumps ask “Could Election Hinge On Whether Or Not Trump Can Keep Temper In Check?” So far, my critics/opponents have failed in their efforts to get me to lose my temper.
http://wvxu.org/post/could-election-hinge-whether-or-not-trump-can-keep-temper-check#stream/0

 

WTVB AM
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Anti-Trumps say “Trump’s Endorsement Blindsides Ryan Haters.”
Saturday, August 06, 2016 10:58 p.m. by Jerry Bader
http://wtvbam.com/blogs/the-midwestern-conservative/82/trumps-endorsement-blindsides-ryan-haters/

 

MILWAUKEE JOURNAL SENTINEL
— Ann Coulter rallies Paul Nehlen supporters – Tom Daykin
http://www.jsonline.com/story/news/2016/08/06/ann-coulter-rallies-paul-nehlen-supporters/88342144/

 

KENOSHA NEWS
— Ann Coulter joins Nehlen rally, hammers away at Ryan – Rex Davenport
http://www.kenoshanews.com/news/ann_coulter_joins_nehlen_rally_hammers_away_at_ryan_489149788.php

 

CHICAGO PATCH
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Anti-Trumps glorify and praise Kinzinger.  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://patch.com/illinois/chicago/america-first-means-no-president-trump-says-illinois-republican-congressman

 

TOWNHALL
— Why the Washington Post Has No Credibility – Matt Barber
http://townhall.com/columnists/mattbarber/2016/08/07/why-the-washington-post-has-no-credibility-n2202573

 

BREITBART
— Olympics: Media, Democrats Blame Trump if Los Angeles Loses 2024 Bid – JOEL B. POLLAK
http://www.breitbart.com/california/2016/08/07/olympics-media-blame-trump-los-angeles-loses-2024-bid/
— Speaker Ryan Failing Leadership Test, General Vallely Endorses Wisconsin’s Paul Nehlen – WARNER TODD HUSTON
http://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2016/08/06/speaker-ryan-failing-leadership-test-general-vallaley-endorses-wisconsins-paul-nehlen/

 

THE HILL
— Trump casts doubt on electoral system – Ben Kamisar
http://thehill.com/homenews/campaign/290596-trump-casts-doubt-on-electoral-system

 

ASSOCIATED PRESS
— Poll: Young Americans say parties don’t represent them – Lurie Kellman and Emily Swanson  (DIERSEN: Political parties exist to help elect candidates who can and will defend and advance their platform.  If young people formed a political party, what would they put in its platform? 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 SHOUT AT YOUNG PEOPLE THAT ALL THEIR PROBLEMS ARE CAUSED BY 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://www.pressreader.com/usa/the-mercury-news/20160806/281603829850777

 

NEW YORK TIMES
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Ever-increasingly, Democrats promote Islam.
http://www.nytimes.com/2016/08/07/opinion/sunday/raising-american-muslim-kids-in-the-age-of-trump.html
— Fifty States of Anxiety – Seth Stephens-Davidowitz
http://www.nytimes.com/2016/08/07/opinion/sunday/fifty-states-of-anxiety.html
(FROM THE ARTICLE: Feeling worried? These days, much of America is. Over the past eight years, Google search rates for anxiety have more than doubled. They are higher this year than they have been in any year since Google searches were first tracked in 2004. So far, 2016 has been tops for searches for driving anxiety, travel anxiety, separation anxiety, anxiety at work, anxiety at school and anxiety at home. Americans have also become increasingly terrified of the morning. Searches for “anxiety in the morning” have risen threefold over the past decade. But this is nothing compared with the fear of night. Searches for “anxiety at night” have risen ninefold.)

 

LOS ANGELES TIMES
— Are controversies raising doubts among ardent supporters? Not really – Nigel Duara, Joe Mozingo, Molly Hennessy-Fiske and Noah Bierman
http://www.latimes.com/nation/la-na-trump-nation-snap-htmlstory.html

 

NEW YORK POST
— Obama plugs immigration while giving a pep-talk to Olympians – Aaron Short (DIERSEN: When did your ancestors immigrate? Ever-increasingly, under the Democrats and under the RINOs, if you are a Republican, the longer that your ancestors have been in America, the more that Democrats and RINOs demonize you, denigrate you, and condemn you.)
http://nypost.com/2016/08/07/obama-plugs-immigration-while-giving-a-pep-talk-to-olympians/

 

COLUMBUS DISPATCH
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Anti-Trumps say “Kasich is finding plenty of anti-Trump friends in GOP.” From what I see, anti-Trump “Republicans” work harder against Trump and against Trump’s supporters than they ever worked against any Democrat.
http://www.dispatch.com/content/stories/local/2016/08/07/1-capitol-insider-kasich-is-finding-plenty-of-anti-trump-friends-in-gop.html

 

DAILY MAIL
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Anti-Trumps say “Donald Trump attempts to put disastrous week behind him as he cozies up to Reince Priebus on his private jet before facing down protesters in Nantucket.”
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-3727305/Donald-Trump-attempts-disastrous-week-cosies-Reince-Priebus-private-jet-facing-protesters-Nantucket.html

July 23 Morning Edition

WBEZ
— JULY 22, 2016 FLASHBACK: Illinois Republicans Leave RNC Split On Trump’s Speech – Tony Arnold  (DIERSEN: From what I see, Pat Brady has led, is leading, and will continue to lead the anti-Trumps in Illinois.  Therefore, if you have supported Brady, if you are supporting Brady, and/or if you continue to support Brady, YOU SHOUT THAT YOU ARE ANTI-TRUMP.  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.  Anti-Trumps appointed Brady to serve on the Illinois Republican Party State Convention Platform and Resolutions Committee instead of me.)
https://www.wbez.org/shows/wbez-news/illinois-republicans-leave-rnc-split-on-trumps-speech/2edcd034-0d28-4ef3-8a49-1fae79c7aec6
(FROM THE ARTICLE: Illinois Republicans are leaving their party’s national convention split on the candidacy of Donald Trump. John Anthony is a former state representative and a former police officer. “I think I have become a fan of Donald Trump,” Anthony said Friday morning. Anthony advocated for Florida Sen. Marco Rubio during the primary, and didn’t think very highly of Trump before Thursday night’s speech. Anthony says he prefers candidates who are more laid back. But Trump’s comments in favor of police officers changed Anthony’s mind about the Republican presidential nominee. “So many of my boys, my brothers and sisters in blue, are depressed at this time. Most of them don’t want to do the job because they’re afraid of the consequence,” Anthony said. But former state GOP chairman Pat Brady checked out of his Cleveland hotel early, skipping Trump’s speech altogether. Brady was a delegate for Ohio Gov. John Kasich. Walking through the hotel lobby with his shoelaces untied and a toothbrush hanging out of his mouth, Brady said his suitcase was more organized than the Trump campaign.)

 

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— Illinois Democrats head to convention with Clinton-Sanders split – Bill Ruthhart and Kim Geiger  (DIERSEN: Will Clinton ask Pat Brady to speak at the convention?  Will Clinton glorify and praise Pat Brady’s supporters?  Will Clinton especially glorify and praise those who put Pat Brady on the Illinois Republican Party State Convention Platform and Resolutions Committee instead of me?)  http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/politics/ct-illinois-democratic-national-convention-met-0724-20160723-story.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Individuals, organizations, companies, governments, and countries that promote Clinton 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-hillary-clinton-republicans-support-20160722-story.html
— No openings, but hundreds apply for Naperville police jobs – Genevieve Bookwalter  (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 a background investigation, e) because they cannot pass a physical examination, f) because they cannot take the demonization, denigration, and condemnation that comes with being a federal employee or federal retiree, and/or g) 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://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/naperville-sun/ct-nvs-naperville-law-enforcement-hiring-st-0720-20160722-story.html
— Naperville police union leader disputes account by essay author – Genevieve Bookwalter  (DIERSEN: Ever-increasingly, Democrats blame police for all the problems that minorities have had, are having, and will have.)
http://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/naperville-sun/ct-nvs-naperville-crooks-police-st-0724-20160722-story.html
(FROM THE ARTICLE: The leader of Naperville’s police union is disputing a statement by the author of an essay about growing up black in Naperville that he was pulled over dozens of times between 2001 and 2007, saying department records show the former resident was stopped only a handful of times by the city’s police force. Mike Caruso, a Naperville police detective and president of Fraternal Order of Police Lodge No. 42 in Naperville, said his department took it personally. “Our members are not happy,” Caruso said. “The way that our department took it was as a shot at the Naperville Police Department.” Brian Crooks, whose Facebook essay went viral after it was shared thousands of times, on Friday stood by the original estimate and said he did not attribute all of the stops to Naperville police. Crooks also wondered if all stops, from Naperville police or other law enforcement, were properly documented. Excerpts of the essay appeared in the Naperville Sun this past week. “I don’t know what department they came from,” said Crooks, who did not single out a specific law enforcement agency in his essay or in later interviews with the Naperville Sun. “It wasn’t my intent to say Naperville Police Department has this problem.” Naperville police Chief Robert Marshall said his offer to have coffee with Crooks remains open when the former Naperville resident is back in town. He did not dispute Crooks’ allegations, and said he looks forward to talking with him more. He described Crooks as “very gracious” during their phone conversation last week.)
— Last of Naperville ‘open-air drug market’ operators gets prison – Bill Bird
http://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/naperville-sun/crime/ct-nvs-drug-ring-naperville-st-0724-20160723-story.html

 

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— Universities must do more to prevent sexual assault – Gene Lyons  (DIERSEN: Democrats run the public universities in America. They decide who gets accepted into those universities.)
http://chicago.suntimes.com/opinion/gene-lyons-universities-must-do-more-to-prevent-sexual-assault/
— Hillary Clinton can’t bank on black votes against Trump – Mary Mitchell  (DIERSEN: Clinton banks on votes from the following: 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://chicago.suntimes.com/news/mitchell-hillary-clinton-has-her-work-cut-out-for-her-in-philly/
— To his neighbors, Kaine is just mountain jack – Lynn Sweet
http://chicago.suntimes.com/politics/to-his-neighbors-kaine-is-just-mountain-jack/

 

DAILY HERALD
— Why property assessments are up 15%-25% in Northwest suburbs  Rebounding housing market, desirable suburbs contribute – Melissa Silverberg
http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20160723/news/160729504/
— Important to attend county budget meeting – Christopher J. Lauzen, Kane County Board Chairman  (DIERSEN: Since 1999, I have had the best record by far for attending Milton Township Republican Central Committee meetings and fundraisers.)
http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20160723/discuss/160729558/
— Lobby colleges to forbid alcohol – Anita Bedell, Executive Director, Illinois Church Action on Alcohol and Addiction Problems, Sringfield  (DIERSEN: Sadly, if not tragically, virtually all of my critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes a) drink lots of alcohol, b) talk and/or act like they want to drink lots of alcohol, and/or c) talk and/or act like they want everyone to drink lots of alcohol.)
http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20160723/discuss/160729554/
— Good program for nonviolent offenders – Paula McGowen, Glen Ellyn  (DIERSEN: QUESTION: Why limit the program to just joining the military; why not expand it to joining the federal government?  ANSWER: 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 a background investigation, e) because they cannot pass a physical examination, f) because they cannot take the demonization, denigration, and condemnation that comes with being a federal employee or federal retiree, and/or g) 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://www.dailyherald.com/article/20160723/discuss/160729559/
(FROM THE LETTER: Hats off to DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert Berlin for bringing out a program for first time nonviolent offenders that can lead to their charges being dismissed and their record expunged. The requirement for entry, joining the military, could be the answer for those that have lost their direction and need the discipline the military could provide to get on course. It is gratifying knowing that this opportunity is now there for those wanting to straighten out their lives, who need a helping hand, not the start of a criminal record that could lead to missed opportunities and a life of crime.)

 

NCTV17
— Lawsuit Continues in Naperville Township
http://www.nctv17.com/lawsuit-continues-in-naperville-township/
(FROM THE ARTICLE: The Naperville Township highway commissioner is not letting go of his lawsuit.  Stan Wojtasiak is appealing the judge’s ruling that the township board was justified in reducing his budget by more than 20 percent in May. The cut they made was about $544,000. That’s the same sum which the city of Naperville said the township would save if they entered into a consolidation deal for the maintenance of the township’s roads: a move Wojtasiak opposed. DuPage County Judge Bonnie Wheaton determined that the board had the final say in setting the budget for road district costs. The lawsuit seeks to restore the road district’s budget to Wojtasiak’s original ask of about $2.6 million. The Illinois Second District Appellate Court in Elgin will hear the case.)

 

DEKALB DAILY JOURNAL
— Local delegate’s view of convention’s final days
http://www.daily-chronicle.com/2016/07/22/sands-local-delegates-view-of-conventions-final-days/aqz9eq/

 

WICS
— Rauner Vetoes Several Bills, Cites Lack of Money
http://newschannel20.com/news/local/gov-rauner-vetoes-several-bills-cites-lack-of-money

 

WJBC
— Illinois State students experience conventions – Nick McClintock
http://www.wjbc.com/2016/07/22/illinois-state-students-experience-conventions/

 

CENTRAL ILLINOIS PROUD
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Obama says “Trump’s doom-and-gloom doesn’t match reality.” Under the Democrats and under the RINOs, things are getting WORSE for 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 and things are getting BETTER 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/or anti-those whose ancestors have been in America longer than their ancestors.
http://www.centralillinoisproud.com/news/obama-trumps-doomandgloom-doesnt-match-reality
— George Harrison estate offended that RNC used his music  Estate blasts use of ‘Here Comes the Sun’ – Aaron Smith  (DIERSEN: Is the George Harrison estate saying that Harrison was 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.centralillinoisproud.com/news/george-harrison-estate-offended-that-rnc-used-his-music

 

BLOOMINGTON PANTAGRAPH
— Fat lady not singing yet in Schock probe – Vogel  (DIERSEN: Do the Bloomington Pantagraph and Vogel know anything about political correctness?  How many “fat ladies” read what the Bloomington Pantagraph and Vogel write?)
http://www.pantagraph.com/news/opinion/vogel-fat-lady-not-singing-yet-in-schock-probe/article_4755793e-6941-5616-a51b-35fa2895c862.html

 

NPR ILLINOIS
— Rauner *Really* Doesn’t Want To Talk About Trump – BRIAN MACKEY, AMANDA VINICKY & KENT REDFIELD
http://nprillinois.org/post/state-week-rauner-really-doesnt-want-talk-about-trump#stream/0

 

CHICAGO NOW
— The ‘overly negative’ Trump speech – Dennis Byrne
http://www.chicagonow.com/dennis-byrnes-barbershop/2016/07/the-overly-negative-trump-speech/

 

ILLINOIS LEAKS
— Gov. Rauner signs Local Government Travel Expense Control Act – John Kraft
http://edgarcountywatchdogs.com/2016/07/gov-rauner-signs-local-government-travel-expense-control-act/

 

MCHENRY COUNTY BLOG
— Rauner Vetoes Senior Assistance Bill He Says Would Cost over $1 Billion – Cal Skinner
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2016/07/22/rauner-vetoes-senior-assistance-bill-he-says-would-cost-over-1-billion/

 

WORLD NET DAILY
— Trump must pledge to implement GOP platform – Matt Barber
http://www.wnd.com/2016/07/trump-must-pledge-to-implement-gop-platform/

 

NATIONAL REVIEW
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Andrew C. McCarthy joins 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 in demonizing, in denigrating, and in condemning Trump and Trump’s supporters.
http://www.nationalreview.com/article/438255/donald-trump-republican-party-not-conservative

 

GOPUSA
— Grinning Obama jokes during statement on carnage in Munich
http://www.gopusa.com/?p=12923
— Michael Moore admits Trump likely to win
http://www.gopusa.com/?p=12893
— Chicago: 5 people shot on same block where 6 were wounded last weekend
http://www.gopusa.com/?p=12916
— Once more, Obama stands with Mexico on open borders  (DIERSEN: Ever-increasingly, Democrats and RINOs side with Mexico and other foreign countries against America.)
http://www.gopusa.com/?p=12906

 

DAILY CALLER
— The Trump Family Just Surpassed The Kardashians For Most Searched Family On Google – Kaitlan Collins
http://dailycaller.com/2016/07/23/the-trump-family-just-surpassed-the-kardashians-for-most-searched-family-on-google/

 

AMERICAN THINKER
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Anti-Trumps say “Time Will Vindicate Ted Cruz.”
http://www.americanthinker.com/articles/2016/07/time_will_vindicate_ted_cruz.html
— Trump gets Mike Pence a great plane for campaigning – Thomas Lifson
http://www.americanthinker.com/blog/2016/07/trump_gets_mike_pence_a_great_plane_for_campaigning.html

 

NEWSMAX
— Priebus Slams Hillary’s Choice: ‘Four More Years Like the Last Eight’ – Todd Beamon (DIERSEN: Have things gotten better for you or worse since 2008?  My critics/opponents are happy to say that things have gotten worse for me.  I am no longer the TAPROOT Republicans of Illinois chairman, I am no longer a Wheaton Chamber of Commerce Government Affairs Committee member, and I am no longer the Milton Township Republican Central Committee webmaster.  My critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes blame me for their problems, for your problems, for my problems, and for everyone’s problems.)
http://www.newsmax.com/Politics/reince-priebus-slams-hillary-tim-kaine/2016/07/22/id/740107/
— Progressives Express Anger at Kaine Selection
http://www.newsmax.com/Politics/Progressives-Anger-Kaine-VP/2016/07/22/id/740115/
— 1 of 4 Americans Worries About Running Out of Money in Retirement – R. Williams
http://www.newsmax.com/Finance/Personal-Finance/retirement-savings-millennial-boomer/2016/07/21/id/739863/

 

POLITICO
— Trump campaign hits ‘Corrupt Kaine’ right out of the gate
http://www.politico.com/story/2016/07/tim-kaine-donald-trump-226053

 

NBC NEWS
— Trump Is No Friend to the LGBTQ Community – ERIC PETERSON
http://www.nbcnews.com/feature/nbc-out/op-ed-trump-no-friend-lgbtq-community-n615396

 

NEW YORK TIMES
— FRONT PAGE: Donald Trump’s Journey: From Crashing a Party to Controlling Its Future – ADAM NAGOURNEY and ALEXANDER BURNS
http://www.nytimes.com/2016/07/23/us/politics/donald-trump-republican-party.html
— HARDCOPY ARTICLE TITLE: A Trump Victory Lap  Complete With Ax to Grind – ASHLEY PARKER and ALAN RAPPEPORT  (DIERSEN: Who has a ax to grind with you?  The following have an ax to grind with me: those 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.nytimes.com/2016/07/23/us/politics/donald-trump-ted-cruz-convention.html
— A Colorado Town Tests Positive for Marijuana (in Its Water) – JACK HEALY  (DIERSEN: How much THC is in the water that you drink?)
http://www.nytimes.com/2016/07/23/us/a-colorado-town-tests-positive-for-marijuana-in-its-water.html
(FROM THE ARTICLE: There are no marijuana dispensaries or greenhouses in the tiny railroad town of Hugo, where Theodore Roosevelt once ate breakfast with the local cowboys. But this week, Hugo’s 740 residents were told to stop drinking the water after the town’s water supply tested positive for THC, the psychoactive chemical in Colorado’s most famous cash crop. The trouble started when a local company trying to calibrate its employee drug tests pulled a positive reading from Hugo’s tap water. The town’s Public Works Department investigated and found signs of tampering and “forced entry” at one of the wells that supply the town’s drinking water, a spokesman for the Lincoln County sheriff told reporters. The town sealed off the well that seemed to be the source of the tainted water. No one has reported feeling sick or intoxicated from drinking the water, though people around the high-plains town joked on Friday that perhaps they should be drinking more water. On the town’s Facebook community page, Hugo Happenings, people joked about Hugo’s new “healing waters,” and said that its ice cubes could be the tiny town’s answer to marijuana brownies.)
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Democrats run America. Ever-increasingly, Democrats shout at everyone that Republicans are haters, racists, bigots, and even worse things. Ever-increasingly, Democrats hint/imply/argue/shout that once Clinton is elected, Democrats will get rid of 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 figuratively, if not literally.
http://www.nytimes.com/2016/07/22/opinion/make-america-hate-again.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Ever-increasingly, under the Democrats and under the RINOs, Democrat and RINO individuals, organizations, companies, and governments in America a) glorify and praise those who came to America illegally, who stay in America illegally, and/or who bring others to America illegally and b) demonize, denigrate, and condemn Americans, and especially Americans who are Protestant, conservative, Republican, White, male, older, rich, gun owners, and/or those whose ancestors have been in America longer than their ancestors.)
http://www.nytimes.com/2016/07/23/us/another-word-for-illegal-alien-at-the-library-of-congress-contentious.html
— With Roger Ailes Out, Will Fox News’s Influence on Politics Change? – NICK CORASANITI  (DIERSEN: How successful will 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 be a) in getting Ailes’ replacement to be someone who is 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 and b) in further destroying Fox News and America?)
http://www.nytimes.com/2016/07/23/business/media/with-roger-ailes-out-will-fox-newss-influence-on-politics-change.html
— Is China Stealing Jobs? It May Be Losing Them, Instead – MICHAEL SCHUMAN  (DIERSEN: Does someone in China or in another foreign country have a job that you used to have?  My wife and I have lots more money today because it was difficult if not impossible outsource the jobs that we held.  The jobs that I held included auditing federal agencies, collecting delinquent taxes, selling tires, automotive services, and major appliances, working a security guard, working on an automobile assembly line, delivering mail, pumping gasoline, chipping slag, cleaning golf shoes, and washing dishes.)
http://www.nytimes.com/2016/07/23/business/international/china-jobs-donald-trump.html

 

WASHINGTON POST
— The coming fight over the soul of the GOP – Jennifer Rubin
https://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/right-turn/wp/2016/07/22/the-coming-fight-over-the-soul-of-the-gop/
— Kaine’s VP pick greeted by blowback from progressive groups – John Wagner
https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/kaines-vp-pick-greeted-by-blowback-from-progressive-groups/2016/07/22/b81e51ce-5067-11e6-a7d8-13d06b37f256_story.html
— Ivanka Trump continues to impress the media her father feuds with – Callum Borchers
https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/the-fix/wp/2016/07/23/ivanka-trump-continues-to-impress-the-media-her-father-feuds-with/

 

LOS ANGELES TIMES
— Democrats aren’t the only tourists flocking to Philadelphia. So are heroin addicts – Brian Bennett
http://www.latimes.com/politics/la-na-heroin-philly-20160719-snap-story.html

 

WALL STREET JOURNAL
— FRONT PAGE: Donald Trump Celebrates With Victory Lap, but Feud Festers  On day after convention, Republican nominee says he wouldn’t accept a future endorsement from Ted Cruz – JANET HOOK and  HEATHER HADDON
http://www.wsj.com/articles/donald-trump-celebrates-with-victory-lab-but-feud-festers-1469231880
— California Republicans Target Comeback Through Local Races  GOP looks to regain momentum by playing ‘small ball,’ grooming mayors and county supervisors for statewide office – JOHN R. EMSHWILLER  (DIERSEN: I should write a book about Democrat plants, Libertarian plants, Green plants, and RINOs in Wheaton, in Glen Ellyn, in Milton Township, and in DuPage County a) who have lots of religious, government, political, and/or financial clout and b) who focus on grooming Democrat plant, Libertarian plant, Green plant, and RINO municipal, township, and county officials for higher offices.)
http://www.wsj.com/articles/california-republicans-target-comeback-through-local-races-1469229015
— Why the Democrats Have Turned Left  Demographics explain some of the liberal trend, but so does rising skepticism about capitalism itself. Here’s how Hillary Clinton will govern if she wins. – RUY TEIXEIRA  (DIERSEN: Of course, needless-to-say, 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 ARE FAR MORE LIKELY TO VOTE FOR DEMOCRATS, SO DEMOCRATS WANT TO FLOOD AMERICA WITH 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/why-the-democrats-have-turned-left-1469226872
— The Crisis of Political Islam  First Egypt and now Turkey show the perils of ideological religious parties (and strongman rule), but other Muslim countries are faring better with democracy – YAROSLAV TROFIMOV  (DIERSEN: Islam is more like a political party or a country without borders than a religion.)
http://www.wsj.com/articles/the-crisis-of-political-islam-1469223880
— More Than 32 Million Tune In for Donald Trump’s Convention Speech  Fox News leads pack in ratings for fourth-straight night during Republican convention – STEVEN PERLBERG
http://www.wsj.com/articles/more-than-30-million-tune-in-for-donald-trumps-convention-speech-1469216776
— Rough Guides to the Golden Years: Retirement Calculators  Variable inputs and assumptions make the planning tools more a wake-up call than definitive guide – JO CRAVEN MCGINTY
http://www.wsj.com/articles/rough-guides-to-the-golden-years-retirement-calculators-1469191146

 

NORWICH BULLETIN
— Christie on Trump’s plan to fire feds faster and clean out Obama’s people – Joe Davidson  (DIERSEN: Democrats focus on getting rid of Republicans, and especially Republicans who are White, male, older, and/or non-veteran.  I am proud to say a) that for almost 18 years 1980-1997, I withstood tremendous efforts of my Democrat GAO superiors, supervisors, coworkers, and subordinates to get rid of me; b) that for almost 9 years 1971-1980, I withstood tremendous efforts of my Democrat IRS superiors, supervisors, coworkers, and subordinates to get rid of me; and c) that for almost 3 years 1966-1969, I withstood tremendous efforts of my Democrat Post Office superiors, supervisors, and coworkers to get rid of me.)
http://www.norwichbulletin.com/news/20160722/christie-on-trumps-plan-to-fire-feds-faster-and-clean-out-obamas-people

 

MONEY TALKS
— Will Your State Help You Fill Your Retirement Savings Gap?  Five states lead the way to create auto-IRAs for workers whose employers offer no retirement savings plans and others are mulling the idea. Find out where your state stands. – Jim Gold  (DIERSEN: Virtually all of the operatives and the dupes that my critics/opponents send after me have severe financial problems, including having little or no retirement savings.  These nasty, troubled, failed, vicious operatives and dupes make it clear that they will do anything for money.)
http://www.moneytalksnews.com/will-your-state-help-you-fill-your-retirement-savings-gap/

 

FINANCIAL ADVISOR
— The Rich Get Richer With Fatter Benefits Packages – Bloomberg
http://www.fa-mag.com/news/the-rich-get-richer-with-fatter-benefits-packages-28126.html

 

U.S. NEWS & WORLD REPORT
— Why You Might Not Be Able to Delay Retirement  Many workers don’t get to choose when they retire. – Emily Brandon
http://money.usnews.com/money/blogs/planning-to-retire/articles/2016-07-22/why-you-might-not-be-able-to-delay-retirement

 

GQ MAGAZINE
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Anti-Trumps say “If Donald Trump Can’t Kill The GOP, Nothing Will.”
http://www.gq.com/story/donald-trump-cant-kill-gop

July 10 Evening Edition

ABC7
— 19 ARRESTED AFTER DOWNTOWN PROTESTS OF POLICE SHOOTINGS – Will Jones
http://abc7chicago.com/news/19-arrested-after-downtown-protests-of-police-shootings/1421139/

 

NBC5
— Protesters March Through Downtown Chicago  Sunday’s protest began with a rally at Daley Plaza, just one day after activists marched through the Taste of Chicago and Chicago’s Loop for hours
http://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/Activists-Rally-at-the-Daley-Center-in-Chicago-386211611.html

 

CBS2
— Anti-Brutality Protesters March Downtown Again – Derrick Blakley
http://chicago.cbslocal.com/2016/07/10/anti-brutality-protesters-march-downtown-again/

 

WGN RADIO
— Illinois stopgap budget: A bridge to nowhere – JASMINE COOPER
http://wgnradio.com/2016/07/10/illinois-stopgap-budget-a-bridge-to-nowhere/

 

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— Protesters march in the Loop – Mitch Dudek
http://chicago.suntimes.com/news/protesters-marching-in-the-loop/
— After tax bills hit Chicago mailboxes, some taxpayers hit roof – Andy Grimm
http://chicago.suntimes.com/news/tax-bills-hit-chicago-mailboxes-taxpayers-hit-roof/
— Safe Passage program expanded to protect kids in summer programs – Angie Stewart
http://chicago.suntimes.com/news/safe-passage-program-expanded-to-protect-kids-in-summer-programs/

 

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— Activists continue small but vocal protest against police violence – Dawn Rhodes
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/breaking/ct-chicago-police-protest-0711-20160710-story.html
— In platform draft, Democrats adopt many Sanders demands
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/nationworld/politics/ct-democratic-platform-draft-sanders-20160710-story.html
— Metra tries a ‘Ride Nice’ campaign for seat hogs, other clueless commuters – Mary Wisniewski (DIERSEN: I rode Metra 1978-1997.  My wife rode Metra 1978-2012 and 2014-present.)
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/columnists/ct-metra-etiquette-getting-around-20160710-story.html
— Women more likely than men to face poverty during retirement
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/nationworld/ct-retirement-poverty-for-women-20160710-story.html

 

DAILY HERALD
— The triumph of cynicism in American politics – Michael Gerson  (DIERSEN: The following promote “cynicism in American politics:” 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.  They blame all problems on 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://www.dailyherald.com/article/20160710/discuss/160719965/
— Suburban libraries embrace new role as community centers – Lauren Rohr
http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20160710/news/160719942/

 

CENTRAL ILLINOIS PROUD
— How anti-Trump groups hope to upend RNC  Several options available for anti-Trump organizers – CNN
http://www.centralillinoisproud.com/news/how-antitrump-groups-hope-to-upend-rnc

 

NEWS GAZETTE
— Hays borrows from campaign in absence of paycheck – Tom Kacich
http://www.news-gazette.com/news/local/2016-07-10/tom-kacich-hays-borrows-campaign-absence-paycheck.html

 

ILLINOIS LEAKS
— DuPage County: Letter On Compensation of Elected Officials (Part 2) – John Kraft
http://edgarcountywatchdogs.com/2016/07/dupage-county-letter-on-compensation-of-elected-officials-part-2/
— Report from our June 18th Watchdog Training – John Kraft
http://edgarcountywatchdogs.com/2016/07/report-from-our-june-18th-watchdog-training/

 

WASHINGTON TIMES
— Pence has ‘95 percent’ chance of being Trump’s VP pick – Ralph Z. Hallow
http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2016/jul/10/donald-trump-likely-choose-indiana-gov-mike-pence-/
— Jesse Jackson says Trump helped ‘seed’ the clouds of recent violence, notes change in rhetoric – Ben Wolfgang
http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2016/jul/10/jesse-jackson-donald-trump-helped-seed-the-clouds-/

 

NEWSMAX
— Rudy Giuliani: Black Lives Matter Is ‘Inherently Racist’ – Cathy Burke
http://www.newsmax.com/Newsfront/rudy-giuliani-black-lives-matter-racist/2016/07/10/id/737959/

 

BREITBART
— Trump VP Flynn Candidate Corrects ABC’s Raddatz: It’s ‘Illegal,’ ‘If They’re Here Illegally,’ Not Undocumented – Pam Key
http://www.breitbart.com/video/2016/07/10/trump-vp-flynn-candidate-corrects-abcs-raddatz-its-illegal-if-theyre-here-illegally-not-undocumented/

 

REAL CLEAR POLITICS
— Michael Eric Dyson: Donald Trump Is Setting Himself Up As A Defender Of Whiteness In America – Tim Hains (DIERSEN: Ever-increasingly, under the Democrats and under the RINOs, you are demonized, denigrated, and condemned if you do not demonize, denigrate, and condemn Whites as being racists, bigots, and even worse things.)
http://www.realclearpolitics.com/video/2016/07/10/michael_eric_dyson_donald_trump_is_setting_himself_up_as_a_defender_of_whiteness_in_america.html

 

AMERICAN THINKER
— New York Times star columnist Maureen Dowd trashes Hillary – Thomas Lifson
http://www.americanthinker.com/blog/2016/07/new_york_times_star_columnist_maureen_dowd_trashes_hillary.html

 

TPM
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Increasingly, anti-Trumps say that “GOP donors increasingly concerned about Trump.”
http://thehill.com/blogs/ballot-box/presidential-races/287165-republican-donors-increasingly-concerned-about-trump
— College-Educated White People Put Hole In Trump Coalition – BILL BARROWP
http://talkingpointsmemo.com/news/college-educated-white-people-trump

 

DAILY CALLER
— Political Scientist: 8 Years Of Obama’s Apologizing Left America Worse Off – GINNI THOMAS  (DIERSEN: Who wants you yo apologize?  The following want me to apologize for causing all of their problems, for causing all of your problems, for causing all of my problems, and for cause all of everyone’s problems: 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://dailycaller.com/2016/07/09/political-scientist-8-years-of-obamas-apologizing-left-america-worse-off/
— DHS Secretary: ‘It’s Still Relatively Early’ To Call Dallas Attack A Hate Crime – Christian Datoc
http://dailycaller.com/2016/07/10/dhs-secretary-its-still-early-to-call-dallas-attack-a-hate-crime-video/
— Black Lives Matter Leader: Dallas Cop Ambush Is A Conspiracy To Make Black Lives Matter LOOK BAD – Eric Owens
http://dailycaller.com/2016/07/08/black-lives-matter-leader-dallas-cop-ambush-is-a-conspiracy-to-make-black-lives-matter-look-bad/

 

WASHINGTON POST
— 11 New York Times that Trump was a ‘racist’ – EDDIE SCARRY  (DIERSEN: Ever-increasingly, Democrats say that you are a racist if you do not glorify and praise Democrats.)
http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/11-times-the-new-york-times-said-trump-was-racist/article/2596017

 

THE HILL
— Five things to watch for in GOP platform, rules meetings – Jonathan Easley
http://thehill.com/homenews/campaign/287178-five-things-to-watch-for-in-gop-platform-rules-meetings?
— Trump: ‘We are a divided nation’ – Rebecca Savransky  (DIERSEN: Democrats and RINOs focus on dividing 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 AGAINST 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://thehill.com/blogs/ballot-box/presidential-races/287141-trump-we-are-a-divided-nation
— Potential Trump VP: Clinton blamed white people for last week’s shootings – Potential Trump VP: Clinton blamed white people for last week’s shootings – Jessie Hellmann Jessie Hellmann
http://thehill.com/blogs/ballot-box/presidential-races/287145-potential-trump-vp-clinton-blamed-white-people-for-this
— Trump speaks with Caitlyn Jenner ahead of GOP platform debate – Caitlin Yilek
http://thehill.com/blogs/ballot-box/presidential-races/287168-trump-speaks-with-caitlyn-jenner-ahead-of-contentious-gop
— Ruth Bader Ginsburg: If Trump wins, time to move to New Zealand – Cyra Master  (DIERSEN: Is Ginsburg saying that people in New Zealans 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, that is, her kind of people?)
http://thehill.com/blogs/ballot-box/presidential-races/287179-ruth-bader-ginsberg-if-trump-wins-time-to-move-to-new

 

HUFFINGTON POST & CENTRAL ILLINOIS PROUD
— Students From Donald Trump’s Alma Mater: ‘You Do Not Represent Us’  Some 1,400 students and alumni from the Wharton School condemned the GOP candidate’s “prejudice and intolerance.” – Tyler Kingkade  (DIERSEN: How many of these 1,400 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 – 98%, 99%, 100%?)
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/donald-trump-wharton-school_us_57826326e4b0c590f7e9c072
http://www.centralillinoisproud.com/news/wharton-students-to-trump-you-do-not-represent-us

 

NEW YORK TIMES
— Ruth Bader Ginsburg, No Fan of Donald Trump, Critiques Latest Term – ADAM LIPTAK
http://www.nytimes.com/2016/07/11/us/politics/ruth-bader-ginsburg-no-fan-of-donald-trump-critiques-latest-term.html

 

WASHINGTON POST
— Kasich lost GOP nomination, but now he’s finding a moment – Lois Romano
https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/kasich-lost-gop-nomination-but-now-hes-finding-a-moment/2016/07/10/b2372d94-454f-11e6-8856-f26de2537a9d_story.html
— People with money on the line still don’t think a Trump nomination is a sure bet – Aaron Blake
https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/the-fix/wp/2016/07/10/people-with-money-on-the-line-still-dont-think-a-trump-nomination-is-a-sure-bet/
— Trump is making a real mess of his campaign – Chris Cillizza
https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/trump-is-making-a-real-mess-of-his-campaign/2016/07/10/a3cf0d62-46ad-11e6-ae8d-93aef685158e_story.html

 

USA TODAY
— Controversy won’t stop the parties at Donald Trump’s convention – Fredreka Schouten
http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/elections/2016/2016/07/10/parties-republican-convention-cleveland-trump/86823920/

 

NEW YORK DAILY NEWS
— The 1960s all over again? History isn’t quite repeating, but our tumultuous time does rhyme with that one in some strange ways – Todd Gitlin  (DIERSEN: What were you doing during 1968? I was a full-time student at UIC and a part-time Park Forest Post Office employee; I lived with my parents and bother in Crete; I sold my 1968 Oldsmobile 442 and bought a 1969 Dodge Charger SE; and I saved money for college expenses at NIU.)
http://www.nydailynews.com/opinion/todd-gitlin-1960s-article-1.2704848
(FROM THE ARTICLE: Here’s what happened within four months in 1968: Eighty thousand North Vietnamese and Viet Cong troops seized the initiative by attacking some 100 cities and towns in a war that the Pentagon kept insisting was all but won. An unrepentant racist declared his candidacy for President of the United States. Having been challenged by two sitting senators, one of them the brother of the murdered former President, President Lyndon Johnson took himself out of the running for a second term. One killer murdered Martin Luther King, Jr. Another one murdered Bobby Kennedy, who just won California’s Democratic primary. And after a wave of urban riots, or rebellions, or whatever you wanted to call them, Americans stockpiled guns. Lunatic fringes thrived in the heart of established institutions. What was the war in Vietnam in the first place, after all, if not a lunatic war? What was the casual police beating of black motorists? Moods followed events. Events that had taken place in the dark, backstage, were now onscreen in living rooms. Nothing felt normal. Americans woke up every morning thinking, My God, what next? Jefferson Airplane had already recorded the line: “Logic and proportion have fallen sloppy dead.” Was it the end of times? The apocalypse? The revolution? The counterrevolution? From day to day, all that was predictable was that something unpredictable was on its way from hell.)

 

WALL STREET JOURNAL
— Donald Trump’s Comments Intensify Concerns Among Republican Donors  Republican Jewish Coalition board members gave at least $16.5 million to Mitt Romney’s campaign in 2012, and $5,400 to Trump through May – REBECCA BALLHAUS and BETH REINHARD
http://www.wsj.com/articles/donald-trumps-comments-intensify-concerns-among-republican-donors-1468155601

 

FORBES
— ‘Trump’ By Ted Rall: U. Penn Classmates Recall Donald As Magnetic, Aloof – Ted Rall
http://www.forbes.com/sites/cartoonoftheday/2016/07/10/trump-by-ted-rall-u-penn-classmates-recall-donald-as-magnetic-aloof/#da2a72e62862
— Trump Clearly Spinning Political Gold Into Lead – Stan Collender
http://www.forbes.com/sites/stancollender/2016/07/10/trump-clearing-spinning-political-gold-into-lead/#7c91af24408f

 

FORTUNE
— Silicon Valley’s Peter Pan Syndrome vs. the Aging of Aquarius – Jeffrey Sonnenfeld
http://fortune.com/2016/07/10/silicon-valley-google-age-bias-discrimination/

 

FED SMITH
— 2017 Pay Raise Silently Advances, But House Bill Would Block Some Bonuses – Ralph Smith
http://www.fedsmith.com/2016/07/10/2017-pay-raise-silently-advances-but-house-bill-would-block-some-bonuses/

July 5 Morning Edition

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— HARDCOPY ARTICLE TITLE: Trump with Christie or Gingrich: A 2-bullies ticket or a 6-marriages ticket? – Jennifer Rubin
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/opinion/commentary/ct-trump-gingrich-christie-vice-president-20160701-story.html
— Emanuel, others start raising campaign cash ahead of 2019 – Bill Ruthhart
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/politics/ct-rahm-emanuel-chicago-mayor-campaign-fundraising-story.html
— AS THE DEMOCRAT PARTY’S STRANGLEHOLD ON CHICAGO TIGHTENS: With so many kids shot, what kind of city has Chicago become? – Dahleen Glanton
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/columnists/ct-kids-shot-glanton-talk-20160704-column.html
— AS THE DEMOCRAT PARTY’S STRANGLEHOLD ON CHICAGO TIGHTENS: 10 shootings a day: Complex causes of Chicago’s spiking violence – Annie Sweeney and Jeremy Gorner
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/ct-chicago-shootings-violence-2016-met-20160630-story.html
— Behind shrinking middle-class jobs: A surge in outsourcing – Don Lee
http://www.chicagotribune.com/business/ct-us-jobs-outsourcing-20160701-story.html
— HARDCOPY ARTICLE TITLE: Paul Ryan navigates the ruins of his party – Francis Wilkinson
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/opinion/commentary/ct-paul-ryan-donald-trump-republican-ruins-20160630-story.html
— FRONT PAGE TOP OF FOLD: Business owners cope as Chicago’s minimum wage creeps higher – Alexia Elejalde-Ruiz
http://www.chicagotribune.com/business/ct-minimum-wage-update-0705-biz-20160701-story.html

 

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— Immigrants ‘so thankful’ to celebrate Fourth of July – Jacob Wittich
http://www.pressreader.com/usa/chicago-sun-times/20160705/281573765016233

 

DAILY HERALD
— Change law to push formality of contract votes – Editorial
http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20160705/discuss/160709788/
— Young Cuban-Americans get new impressions on island visits – AP
http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20160704/news/307049877/

 

BLOOMINGTON PANTAGRAPH
— Stopgap budget only half a solution – Editorial
http://www.pantagraph.com/news/opinion/editorial/editorial-stopgap-budget-only-half-a-solution/article_6e12d958-7e8c-59bf-bb47-7fb28b4fd13e.html

 

HERALD & REVIEW
— Stopgap budget is progress, but barely – Editorial
http://herald-review.com/news/opinion/editorial/stopgap-budget-is-progress-but-barely/article_47529ca7-b9ce-525d-963f-9708d880c8bf.html

 

CANTON DAILY LEDGER
— Assessing Trump’s vice presidential shortlist – AP
http://www.cantondailyledger.com/news/20160705/assessing-trumps-vice-presidential-shortlist

 

NORTHERN PUBLIC RADIO
— Libertarians Say Election System Discriminates Against Small Parties – SARAH MUELLER
http://northernpublicradio.org/post/libertarians-say-election-system-discriminates-against-small-parties

 

MCHENRY COUNTY BLOG
— Politicians in the Wonder Lake Parade – Cal Skinner
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2016/07/05/politicians-in-the-wonder-lake-parade/

 

ILLINOIS HOME PAGE
— Urbana man arrested for suspected flag burning  No word on whether charges will be filed – Aaron Eades
http://www.illinoishomepage.net/news/local-news/man-arrested-for-suspected-flag-burning

 

ILLINOIS LEAKS
— Update on DuPage County’s FOIA Denial for W-2 forms – John Kraft
http://edgarcountywatchdogs.com/2016/07/update-on-dupage-countys-foia-denial-for-w-2-forms/

 

ILLINOIS REVIEW
— ROSKAM HELPS DELIVER JUSTICE FOR VICTIMS OF THE IRS
http://illinoisreview.typepad.com/illinoisreview/2016/07/roskam-helps-deliver-justice-for-victims-of-the-irs.html
— FORMER GOV. QUINN LAUNCHES VIDEO FOR CHICAGO MAYORAL TERM LIMITS
http://illinoisreview.typepad.com/illinoisreview/2016/07/former-gov-quinn-launches-video-for-chicago-mayoral-term-limits.html
— THE STATE OF PATRIOTISM IN AMERICA
http://illinoisreview.typepad.com/illinoisreview/2016/07/the-state-of-patriotism-in-america.html
— PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH USA OFFERS PRAYERS TO ALLAH, ACKNOWLEDGES MUHAMMAD AS PROPHET
http://illinoisreview.typepad.com/illinoisreview/2016/07/presbyterian-church-usa-offers-prayers-to-allah-acknowledges-muhammad-as-prophet.html

 

TPM
— Kirk Says Distance From Trump Has Helped His Senate Campaign – CAITLIN MACNEAL
http://talkingpointsmemo.com/livewire/mark-kirk-distance-trump

 

FEDERALIST
— The Moral Collapse Of The Republican Party  The Republican Party is not ‘unifying.’ It is surrendering. – Paul David Miller
http://thefederalist.com/2016/07/05/the-moral-collapse-of-the-republican-party/

 

NEWSMAX
— Why Dump Trump Effort Faces Likely Defeat at GOP Convention –
http://www.newsmax.com/Politics/anti-Trump-Efforts-Likely-Defeat/2016/07/05/id/737005/
— USA Today/Suffolk Poll: Clinton Lead Over Trump Down to Single Digits – Greg Richter
http://www.newsmax.com/Politics/hillary-clinton-lead-donald-trump-poll/2016/07/04/id/736991/

 

THE HILL
— 8 possible VP options for Trump – Matt Mackowiak
http://thehill.com/blogs/pundits-blog/presidential-campaign/286452-8-possible-vp-options-for-trump

 

ROLL CALL
— How Google is Ruining Politics  Why take leaders’ words for something when you can look it up yourself? – Patricia Murphy
http://www.rollcall.com/news/opinion/google-ruining-politics-armchair-experts-brexit-clinton-trump
— Party Pay Gap: House Democrats Spend More On Staff Than GOP  37 of the 50 biggest spenders on aides’ paychecks are Democrats – Sean McMinn
http://www.rollcall.com/news/politics/party-pay-gap-house-democrats-spend-more-on-staff-than-gop

 

POLITICO
— Trump blacklist won’t apply to convention – Nick Gass
http://www.politico.com/story/2016/07/trump-blacklist-republican-convention-225091
— Immigration reformers eye Gang of 8 revival  Several members of the group that fell short of getting immigration reform into law are ready to try again. – Seung Min Kim and Burgess Everett
http://www.politico.com/story/2016/07/immigration-reform-gang-eight-225028

 

REUTERS
— How Trump might be erased from (GOP) history – BILL SCHNEIDER
http://www.reuters.com/article/us-elections-republicans-trump-commentar-idUSKCN0ZL0I6

 

NEW YORK TIMES
— FRONT PAGE TOP OF FOLD HARDCOPY ARTICLE TITLE: Trump Builds An Inner Circle On Family Ties – MICHAEL BARBARO and JONATHAN MAHLER
http://www.nytimes.com/2016/07/05/us/politics/jared-kushner-donald-trump.html
— The Theology of Donald Trump – Peter Wehner
http://www.nytimes.com/2016/07/05/opinion/campaign-stops/the-theology-of-donald-trump.html
— What Makes a Politician ‘Authentic’? – JENNIFER SZALAI
http://www.nytimes.com/2016/07/10/magazine/what-makes-a-politician-authentic.html

 

LOS ANGELES TIMES
— How a Trump-Gingrich ticket would play out – Jonah Goldberg
http://www.latimes.com/opinion/op-ed/la-oe-goldberg-trump-vp-newt-gingrich-20160705-snap-story.html

 

USA TODAY
— Trump protests Clinton riding Air Force One with Obama – David M Jackson
http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/onpolitics/2016/07/05/donald-trump-hillary-clinton-president-obama-air-force-one/86699270/
— HARDCOPY ARTICLE TITLE: Facebook unfriends the media – and we didn’t see it coming – Michael Wolff
http://www.usatoday.com/story/money/columnist/wolff/2016/07/04/wolff-facebook-and-media-interests/86604594/

 

FORTUNE
— This Is What the Republicans and Democrats are Spending on this Summer’s Conventions – Ben Geier
http://fortune.com/2016/07/05/conventions-cleveland-philadelphia/

 

GQ
— Getting Sued by Trump Has Its Upsides – Mark Singer
http://www.gq.com/story/getting-sued-by-trump-has-its-upsides

 

DAILY MAIL
— Trump supporter ‘thrown out of Mexican restaurant in New York because she was wearing a campaign hat’ – SARAH DEAN
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-3674750/Donald-Trump-supporter-thrown-Mexican-restaurant-New-York-wearing-campaign-hat.html