December 7 Evening Edition

ABC7
— Sen. Al Franken announces resignation following allegations of sexual misconduct – CNN
http://abc7chicago.com/politics/sen-al-franken-announces-resignation-following-allegations-of-sexual-misconduct/2752094/

 

NBC5
— Kennedy Calls on Berrios to Resign Following Scathing Report
https://www.nbcchicago.com/blogs/ward-room/kennedy-calls-on-joe-berrios-to-resign-following-scathing-report-462627473.html

 

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— Trump administration sides with Rauner in Supreme Court case over union fees – Kim Geiger
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/politics/ct-met-bruce-rauner-donald-trump-scotus-20171207-story.html
— Trump administration asks Supreme Court to overrule precedent helping unions – Robert Barnes (DIERSEN: Are you anti-union? Virtually all my critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes are anti-union. I was a union member for almost 12 years 1966-1969 and 1971-1980. If GAO had been unionized in 1997, I might still be a GAO employee.)
http://www.chicagotribune.com/business/ct-biz-supreme-court-union-case-20171207-story.html
— Northern Illinois University board upholds $600K severance for ousted president – Alice Fabbre
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/breaking/ct-met-northern-illinois-severance-20171207-story.html
— Democratic governor candidate Kennedy says Berrios should resign over tax assessments – Rick Pearson
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/politics/ct-met-chris-kennedy-joe-berrios-20171207-story.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: An anti-Trump says “The party of Lincoln has devolved into the party of Trump.”
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/ct-ptb-robinson-gop-st-1208-20171207-story.html
— Tom Cullerton disgusted with bloated handout to failed NIU executive
http://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/glen-ellyn/community/chi-ugc-article-tom-cullerton-disgusted-with-bloated-handout-2017-12-07-story.html

 

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— CPS’ Claypool ‘repeatedly lied’ to cover up ethics breach, report says – Dan Mihalopoulos and Lauren FitzPatrick
https://chicago.suntimes.com/news/cps-ceo-forrest-claypool-lied-lawyers-ethics-breach-cps-inspector-general-report-nicholas-schuler/
— Emanuel can’t win after inspector general’s damning report on Claypool – Fran Spielman
https://chicago.suntimes.com/chicago-politics/emanuel-cant-win-after-inspector-generals-damning-report-on-claypool/
— Emanuel reaffirms support for Schools CEO Forrest Claypool – Fran Spielman
https://chicago.suntimes.com/chicago-politics/emanuel-chicago-public-schools-reaffirms-support-for-schools-ceo-forrest-claypool/
— Sexual harassment training to be mandatory for city employees – Fran Spielman
https://chicago.suntimes.com/news/sexual-harassment-training-to-be-mandatory-for-city-employees/
— With Franken’s departure, eye on Moore – Lynn Sweet
https://chicago.suntimes.com/chicago-politics/sweet-with-frankens-departure-eye-on-moore/
— Trump administration takes Rauner’s side in ‘fair share’ case – TINA SFONDELES
https://chicago.suntimes.com/news/trump-administration-takes-rauners-side-in-fair-share-case/

 

DAILY HERALD
— Average ComEd bills to rise about $1 per month in January
http://www.dailyherald.com/news/20171206/average-comed-bills-to-rise-about-1-per-month-in-january

 

CRAIN’S CHICAGO BUSINESS
— Here’s how that tax bill could hurt Illinois landlords – ALBY GALLUN
http://www.chicagobusiness.com/realestate/20171207/CRED03/171209905/heres-how-that-tax-bill-could-hurt-illinois-landlords
— GOP House members back a bit of gun control—but not too much – GREG HINZ
http://www.chicagobusiness.com/article/20171207/BLOGS02/171209902/gop-house-members-back-a-bit-of-gun-control-x2014-but-not-too-much

 

SPRINGFIELD STATE JOURNAL REGISTER
— Who’s in charge of Illinois? Not Rauner, he says
http://www.sj-r.com/news/20171207/under-dome-podcast-whos-in-charge-of-illinois-not-rauner-he-says

 

  1. LOUIS TODAY
    — Barrington Hills GOP Rep. David McSweeney demands proof on Rauner claim
    http://www.stltoday.com/news/state-and-regional/the-latest-gop-lawmaker-demands-proof-on-rauner-claim/article_06a71bd9-63d6-5c5a-9815-eb2934d322cc.html

 

WSIU
— Illinois Seeing Mixed Results In Female Candidate Participation – DAISY CONTRERAS
http://news.wsiu.org/post/illinois-seeing-mixed-results-female-candidate-participation#stream/0

 

WSIL TV
— Record number of people leaving Illinois – Andrew Feather (DIERSEN: Members of Group A run Illinois and they make it increasing clear that they want members of Group B to leave Illinois. Members of Group A are anti-Trump, anti-Protestant, anti-conservative, anti-patriotic, anti-Republican, anti-American, anti-White, anti-male, anti-older people, anti-rich people, anti-gun owners, anti-German Americans, and/or anti-those whose ancestors have been in America longer than their ancestors and members of Group B are Trump supporters, Protestant, conservative, patriotic, Republican, American, White, male, older, rich, gun owners, German Americans, and/or those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.)
http://www.wsiltv.com/story/37011823/record-number-of-people-leaving-illinois

 

CENTRAL ILLINOIS PROUD
— Black congressmen skip museum opening over Trump’s attendance Statement blames Trump’s ‘hurtful policies’- KAITLAN COLLINS
http://www.centralillinoisproud.com/news/politics/black-congressmen-skip-museum-opening-over-trumps-attendance/877117931
— Trump will undergo a physical and release details early next year President will keep with past precedent – JEREMY DIAMOND (DIERSEN: Government is nasty. Politics is nasty. If you have any serious health problems, sooner or later, your critics/opponents will use them against you.)
http://www.centralillinoisproud.com/news/politics/trump-will-undergo-a-physical-and-release-details-early-next-year/877066784
— Al Franken resigning, calls out Trump and Moore ‘I’m not giving up my voice’ – ELI WATKINS
http://www.centralillinoisproud.com/news/politics/amid-calls-to-resign-franken-to-make-a-statement/876796842

 

IN THESE TIMES
— When Billionaires Battle for Public Office, Working People Always Lose The upcoming Illinois governor’s race is more proof that big campaign spending narrows political possibilities and increases inequality. – EMMA TAI (DIERSEN: Do you look down on working people? My critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes look down on working people like I was 1962-1997. I did yard work and delivered newspapers 1962-1964; washed dishes 1964-1966; cleaned golf shoes, chipped slag, and pumped gasoline in 1966; delivered mail 1966-1969; worked on an automobile assembly line and as a security guard in 1970; sold tires, automotive services, and major appliances 1970-1971; pumped gasoline 1971-1972; collected delinquent taxes 1971-1980; and audited federal agencies 1980-1997.)
http://inthesetimes.com/article/20753/billionaire-illinois-governor-chicago-rauner-pritzker

 

DUPAGE POLICY JOURNAL
— 46th House District candidate Kinzler says states around Illinois with right-to-work laws are ‘flourishing’ – Chandra Lye
https://dupagepolicyjournal.com/stories/511276906-46th-house-district-candidate-kinzler-says-states-around-illinois-with-right-to-work-laws-are-flourishing

 

PRAIRIE STATE WIRE
— Feedback not lacking after Rauner’s not in charge comment – Keri Carbaugh
https://prairiestatewire.com/stories/511285722-feedback-not-lacking-after-rauner-s-not-in-charge-comment
— Morthland takes aim at Rauner for ‘It’s not my fault’ remark – Glenn Minnis
https://prairiestatewire.com/stories/511285620-morthland-takes-aim-at-rauner-for-it-s-not-my-fault-remark

 

CAPITOL FAX
— Ives vows to repeal Trust Act
https://capitolfax.com/2017/12/07/ives-vows-to-repeal-trust-act/
— A money-making machine for tax appeals attorneys
https://capitolfax.com/2017/12/07/a-money-making-machine-for-tax-appeals-attorneys/
— Durkin litigation threat has unintended outcome (DIERSEN: Will my critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes hit me with a “cease and desist letter,” or will they just continue to “punish” me?)
https://capitolfax.com/2017/12/07/durkin-litigation-threat-has-unintended-outcome/

 

TOWNHALL
— Al Franken To Resign ‘In Coming Weeks’; Immediately Pivots To Blame Trump – Christine Rousselle
https://townhall.com/tipsheet/christinerousselle/2017/12/07/breaking-sen-al-franken-resigns-n2419018

 

REUTERS
— Nobel economics winner says Trump tax plans spur inequality, tax avoidance
https://www.reuters.com/article/us-nobel-prize-economics/nobel-economics-winner-says-trump-tax-plans-spur-inequality-tax-avoidance-idUSKBN1E11WK
— U.S. lawmakers propose ban on arbitration of sexual misconduct claims – Daniel Wiessner (DIERSEN: I am an arbitrator for the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority. But there are many reasons to not sign arbitration agreements. SEE: https://www.leagle.com/decision/1987526153illapp3d3731482)
https://www.reuters.com/article/us-usa-congress-misconduct/u-s-lawmakers-propose-ban-on-arbitration-of-sexual-misconduct-claims-idUSKBN1E12M6

 

WASHINGTON POST
— 21 GOP governors write Congress, urging completion of a tax bill. What about the other 13? – John Wagner
https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/post-politics/wp/2017/12/07/21-gop-governors-write-congress-urging-completion-of-a-tax-bill-what-about-the-other-13/?utm_term=.4e4d445e874c

 

LOS ANGELES TIMES
— Spread the swamp? Trump administration wants to move government offices out of Washington – Evan Halper (DIERSEN: Ever-increasingly, people hate past, present, and future federal employees. How strongly do you hate past, present, and future federal employees?)
http://www.latimes.com/politics/la-na-pol-spread-the-swamp-20171207-story.html

 

AMERICAN BANKER
— Treasury office accused of deceiving GAO auditors – Kevin Wack
https://www.americanbanker.com/news/treasury-office-accused-of-deceiving-congressional-auditors

 

FORBES
— Popular Employee Perks For Attracting And Motivating Talent – David Rodeck (DIERSEN: Knowing that they were earning credits toward a Civil Service Retirement System pension helped me and those who shared my demographics endure tremendous efforts by our Democrat superiors in the federal government to waste our careers and to get rid of us.)
https://www.forbes.com/sites/adp/2017/12/07/popular-employee-perks-for-attracting-and-motivating-talent/#1e9c05d21fe3

December 2 Evening Edition

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— Winners and losers in the Senate GOP tax bill – Heather Long
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/nationworld/politics/ct-senate-tax-bill-winners-losers-20171202-story.html
— Fox Valley charities unsure about impact of proposed tax code changes – Mike Danahey and Sarah Freishtat
http://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/elgin-courier-news/news/ct-ecn-tax-reaction-charities-st-1203-20171202-story.html
— Senate’s tax bill would have major ripple effects on health care system – Amy Goldstein
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/nationworld/politics/ct-tax-bill-healthcare-20171202-story.html
— Unused central Illinois tornado relief money to fund new home, other projects – AP
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/breaking/ct-washington-tornado-relief-money-20171202-story.html

 

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— Tales of Illinois’ policies and personalities in Washington – Lynn Sweet
https://chicago.suntimes.com/illinois-200/video-panel-highlights-political-contributions-from-illinois-leaders/

 

DAILY HERALD
— School sites play dual role as election polling places – Editorial
http://www.dailyherald.com/discuss/20171202/editorial-school-sites-play-dual-role-as-election-polling-places
— District 211 rebuts transgender lawsuit charge – Daniel Cates
http://www.dailyherald.com/discuss/20171202/guest-view-district-211-rebuts-transgender-lawsuit-charge

 

CBS2
— A Breakdown Of The Republican Tax Bill – Lauren Victory
http://chicago.cbslocal.com/2017/12/02/a-breakdown-of-the-republican-tax-bill/
– Durbin: December Is Best Chance For DREAM Act – Bob Roberts
http://chicago.cbslocal.com/2017/12/02/durbin-december-is-best-chance-for-dream-act/

 

ILLINOIS FAMILY ACTION
— Who Is Mocking the Pence Rule Now? – Daniel John Sobieski
https://illinoisfamilyaction.org/2017/12/who-is-mocking-the-pence-rule-now/

 

ILLINOIS FAMILY INSTITUTE
— Five Years Later, Colorado Sees Toll of Pot Legalization
https://illinoisfamily.org/marijuana-2/five-years-later-colorado-sees-toll-pot-legalization/

 

WASHINGTON TIMES
— GOP sets up ‘Dreamer’ showdown with Dems with short-term spending bill – Stephen Dinan
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/dec/2/gop-sets-daca-shutdown-showdown-short-term-spendin/
— Antifa isn’t a ‘hate group,’ Southern Poverty Law Center claims SPLC’s Richard Cohen defends listing Family Research Council but not antifa at hearing – Valerie Richardson
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/dec/2/antifa-isnt-hate-group-southern-poverty-law-center/

 

BREITBART
— Sen. Flake Trades Tax Vote for Promise of Amnesty Debate – NEIL MUNRO
http://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/12/02/sen-flake-trades-vote-promise-amnesty-debate/

 

WASHINGTON EXAMINER
— Republicans look to Round 3 of tax reform fight – Joel Gehrke
http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/republicans-look-to-round-3-of-tax-reform-fight/article/2642376
— Map: Illegal immigration costs California most, $23B, all states $89B – Paul Bedard
http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/map-illegal-immigration-costs-calif-most-23b-all-states-89b/article/2642257

 

FOX NEWS
— More big, anti-Trump media names crash and burn from sexual misconduct allegations, and other news failures – Dan Gainor
http://www.foxnews.com/opinion/2017/12/02/more-big-anti-trump-media-names-crash-and-burn-from-sexual-misconduct-allegations-and-other-news-failures.html

 

HOT AIR
— Debt Concerns, Once A Core Republican Tenet, Take A Back Seat To Tax Cuts
https://hotair.com/headlines/archives/2017/12/debt-concerns-core-republican-tenet-take-back-seat-tax-cuts/

 

DAILY WIRE
— House Lawmakers Introduce Bill To EXPOSE Those Who Had Secret Misconduct Settlements “For far too long sexual predators have roamed freely through the halls of Congress …” – RYAN SAAVEDRA
http://www.dailywire.com/news/24185/house-lawmakers-introduce-bill-expose-those-who-ryan-saavedra#exit-modal

 

NEW YORK TIMES
— A Historic Tax Heist – Editoral
https://www.nytimes.com/2017/12/02/opinion/editorials/a-historic-tax-heist.html
— Few Hurdles Left, G.O.P. Is Confident Tax Cuts Will Be Signed This Month – JIM TANKERSLEY and ALAN RAPPEPORT
https://www.nytimes.com/2017/12/02/us/politics/republicans-tax-cuts.html
— Heading Toward Tax Victory, Republicans Eye Next Step: Cut Spending – KATE ZERNIKE and ALAN RAPPEPORT
https://www.nytimes.com/2017/12/02/us/politics/tax-cuts-republicans-entitlements-medicare-social-security.html
— A Hasty, Hand-Scribbled Tax Bill Sets Off an Outcry – Jim Tankersley and Alan Rappeport
https://www.nytimes.com/2017/12/01/us/politics/hand-scribbled-tax-bill-outcry.html
— Palm Springs: It’s a Gay, Gay, Gay Government – FRANK BRUNI
https://www.nytimes.com/2017/12/01/opinion/palm-springs-gay-government.html?rref=collection%2Fsectioncollection%2Fopinion-columnists

 

WALL STREET JOURNAL
— Illegal Immigrant’s Acquittal in San Francisco Killing Draws Backlash President Trump criticized the verdict in the Kate Steinle case in a tweet – Zusha Elinson
https://www.wsj.com/articles/illegal-immigrants-acquittal-in-san-francisco-killing-draws-backlash-1512168040
— Tax Reform: What’s in It for You The Senate’s bill will help small businesses and families while promoting energy independence. – Mitch McConnell
https://www.wsj.com/articles/tax-reform-whats-in-it-for-you-1512237146

 

VANITY FAIR
— “DISGUSTING”: SENATE DEMOCRATS REVEAL G.O.P.’S SHADY LAST-MINUTE TAX BILL MANEUVERS Handwritten amendments to the bill added at the eleventh hour were nearly impossible to read. – EMMA STEFANSKY
https://www.vanityfair.com/news/2017/12/senate-tax-bill-last-minute

November 26 Evening Edition

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— GOP leaders in advanced talks to change tax plan in bid to win over holdouts – Damian Paletta (DIERSEN: I certainly hope that Bost, Davis, Hultgren, Kinzinger, LaHood, Roskam, and Shimkus will work hard in conference with the Senate to keep all the current itemized deductions and the personal exemption.)
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/nationworld/politics/ct-gop-tax-plan-20171126-story.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Anti-Trumps say “Congressional leaders face internal pressure to act on harassment.”
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/nationworld/politics/ct-congress-sexual-harassment-20171126-story.html
— Geneva church stages counter-protest in support of LGBT community – Linda Girardi (DIERSEN: Ever-increasingly, “religious leaders” promote LGBTQ activity.)
http://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/aurora-beacon-news/news/ct-abn-geneva-church-counterprotest-st-1127-20171126-story.html
— TRAGIC: Will Supreme Court open a ‘dam burst’ of legalized sports betting? – Robert Barnes
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/nationworld/ct-supreme-court-sports-betting-20171126-story.html

 

DAILY HERALD
— TRAGIC: Veterans are key as surge of states OK medical pot for PTSD – AP
http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20171126/news/311269907/

 

WGN RADIO
— Professor Emeritus Kent Redfield: “Will Bruce Rauner get a credible challenger?” (DIERSEN: Are you credible? Who demonizes, denigrates, and condemns you as not being credible? Those who demonize, denigrate, and condemn me as not being credible are anti-Trump, anti-Protestant, anti-conservative, anti-patriotic, anti-Republican, anti-American, anti-White, anti-male, anti-older people, anti-rich people, anti-gun owners, anti-German Americans, and/or anti-those whose ancestors have been in America longer than their ancestors and/or they a) reject planks in the Republican Party platform and/or the Illinois Republican Party platform and work against those like me who support those planks, b) reject the Milton Township Republican Central Committee resolution against video gambling and work against those like me who support that resolution, c) focus on destroying those like me who they cannot manipulate/dominate, d) were defendants in lawsuits that I have filed, and/or e) are operatives or dupes for the aforesaid.)
http://wgnradio.com/2017/11/26/professor-emeritus-kent-redfield-will-bruce-rauner-get-a-credible-challenger/

 

SPRINGFIELD STATE JOURNAL REGISTER
— Wealthy Illinois candidates face tax disclosure minefield – Matt Dietrich
http://www.sj-r.com/news/20171125/wealthy-illinois-candidates-face-tax-disclosure-minefield

 

OUR QUAD CITIES
— Ives calls Southern Poverty Law Center a ‘hate group’ Candidate for Illinois governor defends controversial posts on social media – Jim Niedelman
http://www.ourquadcities.com/news/4-the-record/ives-calls-southern-poverty-law-center-a-hate-group/863769194
— Ives wouldn’t commit more to higher education in Illinois Gubernatorial candidate maintains money wasted on pensions, administrative bloat
http://www.ourquadcities.com/news/4-the-record/ives-wouldnt-commit-more-to-higher-education-in-illinois/863744143
— Rauner’s Republican challenger calls him a failure Rep. Jeanne Ives goes after governor for not delivering on promises – Jim Niedelman
http://www.ourquadcities.com/news/4-the-record/rauners-republican-challenger-calls-him-a-failure/863785790

 

QUAD CITY TIMES
— Candidate filing for March primary in Illinois begins Monday – Thomas Geyer
http://qctimes.com/news/local/candidate-filing-for-march-primary-in-illinois-begins-monday/article_77e39efe-0d8b-52fc-af59-2595135a2c5d.html

 

CHAMPAIGN/URBANA NEWS GAZETTE
— Pritzker faces tough tax, spending issues – Jim Dey
http://www.news-gazette.com/news/local/2017-11-26/jim-dey-pritzker-faces-tough-tax-spending-issues.html

 

METRO EAST SUN
— McCarter backing Ives in run for governor – Glenn Minnis
https://metroeastsun.com/stories/511275136-mccarter-backing-ives-in-run-for-governor

 

WASHINGTON TIMES
— Public now wary of ‘unhinged’ liberal press – Jennifer Harper (DIERSEN: QUESTION: Who wants Vince Kolber and everyone else to be wary of Dave Diersen and his GOPUSA ILLINOIS emails? ANSWER: Those who are anti-Trump, anti-Protestant, anti-conservative, anti-patriotic, anti-Republican, anti-American, anti-White, anti-male, anti-older people, anti-rich people, anti-gun owners, anti-German Americans, and/or anti-those whose ancestors have been in America longer than their ancestors and/or those who a) reject planks in the Republican Party platform and/or the Illinois Republican Party platform and work against those like me who support those planks, b) reject the Milton Township Republican Central Committee resolution against video gambling and work against those like me who support that resolution, c) focus on destroying those like me who they cannot manipulate/dominate, d) were defendants in lawsuits that I have filed, and/or e) are operatives or dupes for the aforesaid.)
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/nov/26/inside-the-beltway-public-now-wary-of-unhinged-lib/

 

BREITBART
— Sen Durbin: ‘I’m Not Prepared To Go Home for the Holidays Until’ We Get DREAM Act Done – PAM KEY
http://www.breitbart.com/video/2017/11/26/sen-durbin-im-not-prepared-go-home-holidays-get-dream-act-done/

 

THE HILL
— The tax bill is a bad deal for America – DOUGLAS E. SCHOEN
http://thehill.com/opinion/finance/361819-the-tax-bill-is-a-bad-deal-for-america
— For Trump, GOP tax bill could have big downside – MELANIE ZANONA
http://thehill.com/policy/transportation/361616-for-trump-gop-tax-bill-could-have-big-downside
— Conyers stepping aside as ranking Dem on House Judiciary Committee – REBECCA SAVRANSKY AND OLIVIA BEAVERS
http://thehill.com/homenews/house/361858-conyers-stepping-down-as-ranking-dem-on-house-judiciary-committee

 

NEW YORK TIMES
— Congress’ Assault on Charities – RAY D. MADOFFN
https://www.nytimes.com/2017/11/26/opinion/congress-charities-giving.html

 

LOS ANGELES TIMES
— Trump reiterates support for Alabama’s Roy Moore – Tracy Wilkinson
http://www.latimes.com/politics/washington/la-na-pol-essential-washington-updates-trump-reiterates-support-for-alabama-s-1511720507-htmlstory.html

 

CHARLESTON POST AND COURIER
— Cap tax deductions for the wealthy – STEPHEN MOORE
http://www.postandcourier.com/opinion/commentary/cap-tax-deductions-for-the-wealthy/article_4328346a-d131-11e7-8d3a-676631168f65.html

November 9 Evening Edition

ABC7
— Were Tuesday’s Democratic wins predictive of Rauner’s future? – Craig Wall
http://abc7chicago.com/politics/were-tuesdays-democratic-wins-predictive-of-rauners-future/2624991/

CBS2
— Republicans Call House Vote On Two-Year Property Tax Freeze A Sham
http://chicago.cbslocal.com/2017/11/09/illinois-house-approves-property-tax-freeze/

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— Elites can’t keep writing off the adrift Americans who voted for Trump – Michael Gecan
https://chicago.suntimes.com/columnists/elites-cant-keep-writing-off-the-adrift-americans-who-voted-for-trump/
— Lausch confirmed to be Chicago’s next U.S. Attorney – Lynn Sweet and Jon Seidel
https://chicago.suntimes.com/chicago-politics/lausch-confirmed-to-be-chicagos-next-u-s-attorney/
— After Senate rolls over vetoes, Rauner says it’s not ‘personal’ – Tina Sfondeles
https://chicago.suntimes.com/news/after-senate-rolls-over-vetoes-rauner-says-its-not-personal/
— Senate GOP tax bill would delay biz cut, undo deductions – AP
https://chicago.suntimes.com/news/tax-overhaul-senate-proposal-business-tax-cuts-mortgage-interest-deduction/
— House committee approves GOP tax legislation – AP
https://chicago.suntimes.com/news/tax-overhaul-house-committee-approves/
— 20 GOP House members urge Speaker Ryan to act on immigration – AP
https://chicago.suntimes.com/news/immigration-protect-dreamers-lawmakers-urge-paul-ryan-quick-action/

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— Trump, Trump, Trump. How about tackling Illinois’ problems? – Kristen McQueary
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/opinion/commentary/ct-perspec-attorney-general-race-madigan-20171109-story.html
— Lausch confirmed as next U.S. attorney based in Chicago – Katherine Skiba
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/politics/ct-met-john-lausch-us-attorney-20171109-story.html
— Senate bill to delay corporate tax cut, undo local deduction – AP
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/nationworld/politics/ct-senate-tax-bill-20171109-story.html
— Radio boss hires former U.S. Rep. Joe Walsh, praises his ‘acting skills’ – Kim Janssen
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/chicagoinc/ct-met-joe-walsh-actor-1110-chicago-inc-20171109-story.html
— Nearly 81 million Americans would pay $0 in federal income tax under the GOP plan – Heather Long (DIERSEN: What about those who hint/imply/argue/shout that the more federal income tax that you pay, the more that you are a contributing member of society?)
http://www.chicagotribune.com/business/ct-biz-tax-plan-evercore-20171109-story.html
— Illinois’ women senators declare solidarity with new caucus, then go opposite ways on wage bill – Monique Garcia
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/politics/ct-met-illinois-legislature-womens-caucus-20171109-story.html
— Will County committee proposes $1 million in salary cuts for amended budget – Susan DeMar Lafferty
http://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/daily-southtown/news/ct-sta-will-cuts-salaries-st-1108-20171109-story.html
— One industry’s tussle with affirmative action – John McCarron
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/opinion/commentary/ct-perspec-mccarron-affirmative-action-minority-hiring-1110-20171109-story.html

DAILY HERALD
— Riders wincing as Metra service cuts, fare hikes loom – Marni Pyke
http://www.dailyherald.com/news/20171109/riders-wincing-as-metra-service-cuts-fare-hikes-loom#autoplay
— McHenry County chairman on the brink of fulfilling ‘Cut 10’ campaign pledge – Lauren Rohr
http://www.dailyherald.com/news/20171109/mchenry-county-chairman-on-the-brink-of-fulfilling-cut-10-campaign-pledge
— GOP sees political fortunes rise and fall with tax cuts – AP
http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20171109/news/311099872/

CRAIN’S CHICAGO BUSINESS
— Chicago’s LGBT-friendliest companies – GREG HINZ (DIERSEN: From what I see, ever-increasingly, if you do not promote LGBT activity, a) employers will not hire you and b) if you are employed, you will be gotten rid of.)
http://www.chicagobusiness.com/article/20171109/BLOGS02/171109858/chicagos-lgbt-friendliest-companies
— One-sixth of Illinois workers are immigrants – GREG HINZ (DIERSEN: From what I see, ever-increasingly, employers make it clear that they want to hire citizens of foreign countries rather than citizens of America,)
http://www.chicagobusiness.com/article/20171109/BLOGS02/171109869/one-sixth-of-illinois-workers-are-immigrants

WTTW
— Lawmakers Band Together for Bipartisan Women’s Caucus – Amanda Vinicky (DIERSEN: Will there be a bipartisan men’s caucus? What about caucuses for the following: Trump supporters, Protestants, conservatives, patriotic lawmakers, White lawmakers, older lawmakers, rich lawmakers, gun owning lawmakers, German American lawmakers, and/or lawmakers whose ancestors have been in America for a long time?)
http://chicagotonight.wttw.com/2017/11/09/lawmakers-band-together-bipartisan-women-s-caucus

ILLINOIS TIMES
— Springfield Mayor trumpets anti-hate measure But Langfelder opposes welcoming resolution – Bruce Rushton
http://illinoistimes.com/article-19342-mayor-trumpets-anti-hate-measure.html

SPRINGFIELD STATE JOURNAL REGISTER
— Gov. Rauner downplays legislative veto defeats – Doug Finke
http://www.sj-r.com/news/20171109/gov-rauner-downplays-legislative-veto-defeats

WAND TV
— Governor: “Failure” to address harassment must change
http://www.wandtv.com/story/36810069/governor-failure-to-address-harassment-must-change

WGLT
— Durbin and Duckworth: GOP Tax Bills Will Hurt Central Illinois – RYAN DENHAM
http://wglt.org/post/durbin-and-duckworth-gop-tax-bills-will-hurt-central-illinois#stream/0

CHICAGO MAGAZINE
— Living in a “Scored Society”: What Big Data Policing Means for Chicago Police are using data and algorithms to rank you and treat you differently. An expert shares why you should care, and how citizens can ensure the tech is used properly. – NISSA RHEE (DIERSEN: If anti-Trumps did the scoring, members of the following groups would be ranked very high as being White supremacists, Nazis, KKK members, haters, racists, sexists, and even worse things: Trump supporters, Protestant, conservative, patriotic, Republican, American, White, male, older, rich, gun owners, German American, and/or those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.)
http://www.chicagomag.com/city-life/November-2017/Living-in-a-Scored-Society-What-Big-Data-Policing-Means-for-Chicago/

MCHENRY COUNTY BLOG
— 4,150 (Almost 12%) Algonquin Township Property Owners (in Peter Roskam’s District) Have Real Estate Tax Bills Over $10,000
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2017/11/09/4150-algonquin-township-property-owners-have-real-estate-tax-bills-over-10000/

WEST COOK NEWS
— Durkin opponent Mickey Straub sees disillusion dragging down Illinois
https://westcooknews.com/stories/511262669-durkin-opponent-sees-disillusion-dragging-down-illinois

ILLINOIS NEWS NETWORK
— Attorney General candidate fast-tracks legislation for ‘massive expansion’ of office’s power – Cole Lauterbach
https://www.ilnews.org/news/state_politics/attorney-general-candidate-fast-tracks-legislation-for-massive-expansion-of/article_d42014f4-c4d1-11e7-bfeb-eb9b8815bad1.html

CAPITOL FAX
— Mendoza responds *** Rauner compares Mendoza to a… bank robber?
https://capitolfax.com/2017/11/09/rauner-compares-mendoza-to-a-bank-robber/
— Senators form bipartisan Women’s Caucus
https://capitolfax.com/2017/11/09/senators-form-bipartisan-womens-caucus/

BREITBART
— Ann Coulter: Trump’s Nominee for DHS Kirstjen Nielsen Is ‘An Open Borders Zealot’ – JOHN BINDER
http://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/11/09/ann-coulter-trumps-nominee-for-dhs-kirstjen-nielsen-is-an-open-borders-zealot/
— Poll: Fewer Than 30 Percent of Americans Want Amnesty for DACA Illegals – JOHN BINDER
http://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/11/09/poll-less-than-30-percent-of-americans-want-to-give-amnesty-to-daca-illegal-aliens/
— Democratic Support for Amnesty Declines – JOHN BINDER
http://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/11/09/democratic-support-amnesty-declines/

DAILY CALLER
— Hundreds Of Illegal Immigrants Rage In The Senate – Robert Donachie
http://dailycaller.com/2017/11/09/watch-hundreds-of-illegal-immigrants-rage-in-the-senate/

GOPUSA
— Remove ‘The Star-Spangled Banner’ as national anthem, California NAACP urges
http://www.gopusa.com/?p=33115

WASHINGTON EXAMINER
— High schoolers pack Senate office building to push for DACA fix – Joe Nuziale
http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/high-schoolers-pack-senate-office-building-to-push-for-daca-fix/article/2640185

THE HILL
— Key differences between the Senate and House tax plans – ALEXANDER BOLTON
http://thehill.com/policy/finance/359725-key-differences-between-the-senate-and-house-tax-plans?rnd=1510274905

POLITICO
— McConnell calls on Moore to step aside if report on relations with teenagers is true – DANIEL STRAUSS
https://www.politico.com/story/2017/11/09/roy-moore-sex-accusations-244747

ASSOCIATED PRESS
— Illinois governor on veto defeats: Struggle ‘ongoing’ – AP
http://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/politics-government/national-politics/article183614911.html

CBS NEWS
— Crowds protest on Capitol Hill in support of “Dreamers” legislation
https://www.cbsnews.com/news/crowds-protest-on-capitol-hill-in-support-of-dreamers-legislation/

NEW YORK TIMES
— Voter Fraud Panel Is Sued Again, This Time by a Member – Michael Wines
https://www.nytimes.com/2017/11/09/us/white-house-voter-fraud-panel-lawsuit.html

TENNESSEE WATCHMAN
— Why Mexicans And Others Keep Invading America: No E-Verify
http://tennesseewatchman.com/2017/11/why-mexicans-and-others-keep-invading-america-no-e-verify/

NEWSWEEK
— DREAMERS OCCUPY SENATE BUILDING FOR DACA RIGHTS – CARLOS BALLESTEROS
http://www.newsweek.com/daca-dreamers-immigration-protest-senate-706985

FEDERAL NEWS RADIO
— DoD’s longest-serving employee marks 75 years in government – Jared Serbu
https://federalnewsradio.com/on-dod/2017/11/dods-longest-serving-employee-marks-75-years-in-government/slide/1/

October 29 Evening Edition

WGN RADIO
— What are Jeanne Ives’ chances of beating out Bruce Rauner in the GOP primary? – CASERA
http://wgnradio.com/2017/10/29/what-are-jeanne-ives-chances-of-beating-out-bruce-rauner-in-the-gop-primary/
(FROM THE ARTICLE: With Governor Bruce Rauner’s recent formal annunciation of re-election and Rep. Jeanne Ives circulating petitions to run for governor, What does this mean for Rauner? Could Jeanne Ives stand as a primary challenger? Rick Pearson is joined in the studio by Pat Brady, former state Republican chairman now with Next Generation Strategies, to discuss this; as well as the defections amongst Senate Republicans with President Trump.)

NBC5
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Anti- Trumps say “Trump’s Approval Rating Sinks to New Low.”
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/national-international/Trumps-Approval-Rating-Sinks-to-New-Low-Poll-453974583.html

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— BEYOND TRAGIC: States consider best ways to legalize recreational marijuana – AP
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/sns-bc-ri–marijuana-legalization-20171029-story.html

DAILY HERALD
— Jeanne Ives circulating petitions for GOP primary run against Rauner – Steve Zalusky
http://www.dailyherald.com/news/20171029/jeanne-ives-circulating-petitions-for-gop-primary-run-against-rauner
— Analysis: Is $100,000 middle class in America? – Heather Long
http://www.dailyherald.com/business/20171029/analysis-is-100000-middle-class-in-america

BELLEVILLE NEWS DEMOCRAT
— Illinois gambling addiction’s only cure is more gambling – Editorial
http://www.bnd.com/opinion/editorials/article181291071.html

OUR QUAD CITIES
— Growth of extremely wealthy candidates could alter political landscape Illinois governor’s race could come down to 2 billionaires – Jim Niedelman
http://www.ourquadcities.com/news/4-the-record/growth-of-extremely-wealthy-candidates-could-alter-political-landscape/846028555

QUAD CITIES ONLINE
— Rauner administration stirs up uncertainty by scaling back social service funding – KIANNAH SEPEDA-MILLER, Better Government Association
http://www.qconline.com/news/state-and-regional/govt-and-politics/rauner-adminstration-stirs-up-uncertainty-by-scaling-back-social-service/article_0b4cd611-7ed1-57a5-a085-ee0a81a4600a.html

HERALD & REVIEW
— The governor himself is hoping to put down threats of a primary challenge from those upset about his budget-battle tenure and recent signature of a controversial abortion bill.
http://herald-review.com/news/local/coming-up-stories-we-re-working-on-this-week/article_e59dfa6c-a84a-5805-a0b4-cdb24ddfc0f0.html

CENTRAL ILLINOIS PROUD
— House GOP concedes on property tax deduction Tax reform bill yet to be released – JEANNE SAHADI
http://www.centralillinoisproud.com/news/politics/house-gop-concedes-on-property-tax-deduction/846841477

CHICAGO NOW
— How America deals with Hate Speech – James Kirk Wall
http://www.chicagonow.com/an-atheist-in-illinois/2017/10/how-america-deals-with-hate-speech/
(FROM THE ARTICLE: In 1995 the KKK came to Wheaton, IL Wheaton is a Western suburb of Chicago next to Naperville. In 1995 the Ku Klux Klan legally obtained a permit to demonstrate in the county court house. So what do you do when this happens in your town? An organization of hate and ignorance which has historically caused great suffering to a great number of people. This is how it was handled in Wheaton. Citizens of Mexican heritage organized a 26-piece mariachi band to perform on the common grounds. There were also protestors. If you came to this event you could stand with the protestors and chant, “Hey! Hey! Ho! Ho! KKK has got to go!” Or you could hang out with the band and do a little La Bamba. The best case scenario for a KKK rally is that nobody shows up. Having not that many people there and a mariachi band wasn’t a bad response. That organization hasn’t been back to Wheaton since. There was a police presence to keep the peace. To make sure people were protected from harmful actions, not offensive words.)

UPSTREAM IDEAS
— Ignoring The Institutionalization Of Injustice at IRS (DIERSEN: I worked for IRS for almost 9 years, the last 5 1/2 years of which at the GS-12 Step 1-5 levels, currently $79,563-$90,173. I worked for GAO on audits of IRS for 3 years at the GS-13 Step 1-3 levels, currently $94,610-$100,917. I should write a book about those who have done the most to waste my knowledge of IRS. They include my Democrat IRS and GAO superiors, U.S. Senators, U.S. Representatives, and their staffs.)
http://upstream-ideas.com/upstream-ideas/ideas/ignoring-the-institutionalization-of-injustice-at-irs

AMERICAN THINKER
— The much-vaunted Women’s Conference descends into Maxine Waters shrieking – Monica Showalter
http://www.americanthinker.com/blog/2017/10/the_muchvaunted_womens_conference_descends_into_maxine_waters_shrieking.html
— Corruption Is the Fruit of a Biased Media – Michael E. Young
http://www.americanthinker.com/articles/2017/10/corruption_is_the_fruit_of_a_biased_media.html

TOWNHALL
— The 6 Big Ways Liberals Are Destroying America’s Culture – John Hawkins
https://townhall.com/columnists/johnhawkins/2017/10/29/the-6-big-ways-liberals-are-destroying-americas-culture-n2401839

DAILY CALLER
— Star Parker: Black Leaders Peddle ‘The Perception Of Racism’ To Get Money And Power – GINNI THOMAS
http://dailycaller.com/2017/10/28/star-parker-black-leaders-peddle-the-perception-of-racism-to-get-money-and-power-video/

WASHINGTON EXAMINER
— OMB: Top 20% pay 95% of taxes, middle class ‘single digits’ – Paul Bedard
http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/omb-top-20-pay-95-of-taxes-middle-class-single-digits/article/2638746

WASHINGTON POST
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: If you bash Trump, anti-Trumps glorify and praise you.
https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/its-okay–even-good–to-change-your-mind/2017/10/28/b86156d2-bb4f-11e7-a908-a3470754bbb9_story.html

WALL STREET JOURNAL
— Debate Over Sanctuary Cities Gets a Test Run in Virginia Governor’s Race Republican candidate is running ads linking sanctuary cities and crime, and Democrats are figuring out how to frame response – Laura Meckler
https://www.wsj.com/articles/debate-over-sanctuary-cities-gets-a-test-run-in-virginia-governors-race-1509274801

BLOOMBERG
— Virginia Governor’s Race Isn’t Just About the Candidates Bernie Sanders and Steve Bannon aren’t running, but they’re shadow-campaigning. – Albert R. Hunt (DIERSEN: What does Bannon have to say about the Illinois Republican gubernatorial primary?)
https://www.bloomberg.com/view/articles/2017-10-29/virginia-governor-s-race-isn-t-just-about-the-candidates

REAL CLEAR POLITICS
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: QUESTION: Who says “Bulk Of The Republican Party” Supports Immigration, Opposes “Nationalism?” ANSWER: Those like Kasich who are anti-Trump, anti-Protestant, anti-conservative, anti-patriotic, anti-Republican, anti-American, anti-White, anti-male, anti-older people, anti-rich people, anti-gun owners, anti-German Americans, and/or anti-those whose ancestors have been in America longer than their ancestors.
https://www.realclearpolitics.com/video/2017/10/29/kasich_bulk_of_the_republican_party_supports_immigration_opposes_nationalism.html

October 16 Evening Edition

ABC7
— DuPage County judge Patrick O’Shea removed from duties after reckless conduct charge
http://abc7chicago.com/dupage-county-judge-removed-from-duties-after-reckless-conduct-charge/2540427/

 

CBS2
— Durbin: Republican Tax Plan Will Hurt Illinois Families – Craig Dellimore
http://chicago.cbslocal.com/2017/10/16/durbin-on-republican-tax-plan/

 

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— Roskam has big cash lead over Democrats hoping to replace him – Katherine Skiba
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/politics/ct-met-congress-campaign-cash-20171016-story.html
— Chicago and Illinois submit bid for Amazon’s HQ2 – Ryan Ori
http://www.chicagotribune.com/business/ori/ct-amazon-chicago-area-bid-ryan-ori-20171016-story.html
— Mike Madigan smiles! – Kim Janssen
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/chicagoinc/ct-met-madigan-website-1017-chicago-inc-20171016-story.html
— The softer side of Michael Madigan – Editorial
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/opinion/editorials/ct-edit-madigan-website-softer-children-20171016-story.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Anti-Trump says “Good taste fails in Lake County GOP’s call to arms.”
http://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/lake-county-news-sun/opinion/ct-lns-selle-lake-county-gop-guns-st-1017-20171016-story.html
— Trump, McConnell reaffirm alliance on GOP agenda, insist they’re ‘closer than ever before’ – AP
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/nationworld/politics/ct-trump-mcconnell-meeting-20171016-story.html
— Wisconsin governor tells NFL players to stop anthem protests – AP
http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/football/ct-scott-walker-nfl-players-stop-anthem-protests-20171016-story.html

 

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— Roskam has more campaign cash on hand than all Dem rivals combined – Lynn Sweet
https://chicago.suntimes.com/news/roskam-has-more-campaign-cash-on-hand-than-all-dem-rivals-combined/
— Emanuel to pile on to tax ‘fatigue’ with phone, ride-hailing increases – Fran Spielman
https://chicago.suntimes.com/news/emanuel-to-pile-on-to-tax-fatigue-with-phone-ride-hailing-increases/
— Trump lauds McConnell as longtime friend, urges Clinton to ‘run again’ – AP
https://chicago.suntimes.com/news/trump-lauds-mcconnell-as-longtime-friend-urges-clinton-to-run-again/
— DuPage County judge Patrick O’Shea removed from duties after reckless conduct charge
https://chicago.suntimes.com/news/police-wheaton-man-facing-charge-after-firing-gun-inside-home/

 

DAILY HERALD
— DuPage County judge Patrick O’Shea removed from bench after reckless conduct arrest – Justin Kmitch
http://www.dailyherald.com/news/20171016/dupage-county-judge-removed-from-bench-after-reckless-conduct-arrest
— Dogs that attacked child in Aurora euthanized
http://www.dailyherald.com/news/20171016/dogs-that-attacked-child-in-aurora-euthanized

 

CRAIN’S CHICAGO BUSINESS
— Durbin, think tank attack GOP proposal to drop state, local deduction – GREG HINZ
http://www.chicagobusiness.com/article/20171016/BLOGS02/171019896/durbin-think-tank-attack-gop-proposal-to-drop-state-local-deduction

 

QUAD CITIES ONLINE
— Illinois, Iowa attorneys general, 13 others, oppose Trump transgender military ban – AP
http://www.qconline.com/news/nation/illinois-iowa-attorneys-general-others-oppose-trump-transgender-military-ban/article_2da87916-b2a4-11e7-bcb8-e726cc5f1b78.html

 

WGLT
— McLean County Clerk Candidates Scrap Over Election Duties – CHARLIE SCHLENKER
http://wglt.org/post/mclean-county-clerk-candidates-scrap-over-election-duties#stream/0

 

EVANSTON PATCH
— High School Newspaper Confiscated For Marijuana Content  The ETHS newspaper was seized after students began distributing it because of articles which “glorify both drug use and drug dealing.” – Jonah Meadows
https://patch.com/illinois/evanston/high-school-newspaper-confiscated-marijuana-content

 

WHEATON PATCH
— Wheaton Man Ordered To Surrender Firearms After Loaded Gun Discharged In Home: Cops  Patrick J. O’Shea, 67, of the 200 block of Willow Rd, was charged with reckless conduct stemming from a Sept. 15 incident. – Lisa Marie Farver
https://patch.com/illinois/wheaton/wheaton-man-ordered-surrender-firearms-after-loaded-gun-discharged-home-cops

 

NAPERVILLE PATCH
— Naperville Among Country’s Best Cities To Live In: Report  The 24/7 Wall St. ranking is the latest accolade for the city. – Shannon Antinori
https://patch.com/illinois/naperville/naperville-among-countrys-best-cities-live-report

 

UPSTREAM IDEAS
— Heart Of The Matter: House Bill 40
http://upstream-ideas.com/upstream-ideas/ideas/heart-of-the-matter-house-bill-40

 

MCHENRY COUNTY BLOG
— Comparing Tax Relief in 1974 State Aid To Education Law with This Year’s
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2017/10/13/comparing-tax-relief-in-1974-state-aid-to-education-law-with-this-years/
— McConchie and Breen Seek to End Taxpayer-Financed Elective Abortions
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2017/10/13/mcconchie-and-breen-seek-to-end-taxpayer-financed-elective-abortions/
— Jack Franks Sets Low-Cost, In-County Fundraiser for Oct. 28th
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2017/10/13/jack-franks-sets-low-cost-in-county-fundraiser-for-oct-28th/
— Democrat Daniel Biss Supports Term Limits for Legislative Leaders
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2017/10/13/democrat-daniel-biss-supports-term-limits-for-leaders/
— Bob Anderson Takes on Township Road Commissioners
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2017/10/14/bob-anderson-takes-on-township-road-commissioners/
— Expansion of Slot Machines
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2017/10/15/expansion-of-slot-machines/

 

ILLINOIS LEAKS
— Maine Township – FOIA Response fails smell test! – KIRK ALLEN
http://edgarcountywatchdogs.com/2017/10/main-township-foia-response-fails-smell-test/

 

ILLINOIS POLICY INSTITUTE
— ILLINOIS’ NEW BUDGET ALREADY FALLING APART  The 2018 budget is staring at a $1.7 billion hole despite containing the largest permanent tax hike in state history. Every budget through 2023 will likely be unbalanced as well. – Ted Dabrowski and John Klingner
https://www.illinoispolicy.org/illinois-new-budget-already-falling-apart/#new_tab

 

ILLINOIS REVIEW
— STATE CENTRAL COMMITTEEMAN TO IL CONSERVATIVES: WE ARE FOOLS NOT TO BACK RAUNER
http://illinoisreview.typepad.com/illinoisreview/2017/10/il-gop-facebook-discussion.html
— ILLINOIS ATTORNEY GENERAL SUES TRUMP OVER CANCELING ACA SUBSIDIES
http://illinoisreview.typepad.com/illinoisreview/2017/10/illinois-attorney-general-sues-trump-over-cancelling-aca-subsidies.html
— DURBIN CAUTIONS DEMS NOT TO “OVERDO” THEIR LEFTNESS
http://illinoisreview.typepad.com/illinoisreview/2017/10/durbin-cautions-dems-not-to-overdo-their-leftness.html

 

CAPITOL FAX
— Porter to ILGOP: Madigan forked us, so don’t blame Rauner  (DIERSEN: Who has forked you? I should write a book, about Democrats and Democrat plants, Libertarians and Libertarian plants, Greens and Green plants, and RINOs who have forked the Milton Township Republican Central Committee, DuPage County Republican Central Committee, Illinois Republican Party, TAPROOT Republicans of Illinois, Wheaton Chamber of Commerce, Illinois Center Right Coalition, American Association of Political Consultants Midwest Chapter, etc. They would love it.)
https://capitolfax.com/2017/10/16/porter-to-ilgop-madigan-forked-us-so-dont-blame-rauner/
— We can’t even put on a decent bicentennial celebration
https://capitolfax.com/2017/10/16/we-cant-even-put-on-a-decent-bicentennial-celebration/

 

WASHINGTON TIMES
— Trump trashes Obama’s ‘imperial’ presidency, dismantles legally dubious executive orders – Dave Boyer
http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/oct/16/donald-trump-reverses-obamas-legally-dubious-execu/

 

DAILY WIRE
— Newsweek Calls Christian Values Voters A ‘Hate Group’ – HANK BERRIEN
http://www.dailywire.com/news/22289/newsweek-calls-christian-values-voters-hate-group-hank-berrien#

 

FOX NEWS
— Trump Says GOP ‘Not Getting the Job Done’
http://insider.foxnews.com/2017/10/16/trump-meets-cabinet-understands-steve-bannon-war-republican-establishment
— Coulter: Trump Should Remind McConnell Which Platform Won the Election
http://insider.foxnews.com/2017/10/16/ann-coulter-mitch-mcconnell-good-trump-should-pressure-him-pass-agenda
— Geraldo Rivera: Anything Trump Does Construed in ‘Most Wicked, Negative Way Possible’
http://insider.foxnews.com/2017/10/14/geraldo-rivera-anything-trump-does-construed-most-wicked-negative-way-possible

 

GOPUSA
— Poof…Temporary Student Visas Magically Become Years-Long Work Permits
http://www.gopusa.com/?p=31840

 

LIFE SITE NEWS
— Associated Press pushes LGBT agenda, tells reporters to use ‘transgender pronouns’ – Lianne Laurence
https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/associated-press-tells-reporters-to-use-transgender-pronouns-avoid-revealin

 

HILL
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Anti-Trumps say “Protect our students, pass the Dream Act.”  Anti-Trumps shout at students that Republicans are White supremacists, Nazis, KKK members, haters, racists, sexists, bigots, and even worse things.
http://thehill.com/opinion/education/355622-college-presidents-protect-our-students-pass-the-dream-act
— Trump: ‘I understand fully how Steve Bannon feels’ about GOP – JORDAN FABIAN
http://thehill.com/homenews/administration/355649-trump-i-understand-fully-how-steve-bannon-feels-about-gop

 

FED SMITH
— Federal Employees, Smoking Pot and Working in DC – Ralph R. Smith
https://www.fedsmith.com/2017/10/16/federal-employees-smoking-pot-working-dc/

September 26 Evening Edition

ILLINOIS FAMILY INSTITUTE
— The Illinois GOP Congressional Caucus Responds to HB 40 – Laurie Higgins
https://illinoisfamily.org/life/illinois-gop-congressional-caucus-responds-hb-40/
(FROM THE ARTICLE: Great news from the congressional front!  In light of the possibility that Governor Bruce Rauner may renege on his commitment to veto HB 40—the bill that would require taxpayer-funding of abortions through Medicaid and state employee insurance plans through the entire 9 months of pregnancies—and the moral gravity of such an obscene (and costly) requirement, Illinois Family Institute Executive Director David Smith sent a letter to Illinois’ Republican congressmen requesting their help in persuading Governor Rauner to veto HB 40. Earlier today, U.S. Congressmen Peter Roskam, John Shimkus, Randy Hultgren, Adam Kinzinger, Rodney Davis, Mike Bost, and Darin LaHood sent a letter to Governor Rauner urging him to do just that:)

 

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— Rauner should veto the abortion bill – Brittany Clingen Carl
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/opinion/commentary/ct-perspec-rauner-veto-abortion-bill-0926-story.html
— Legal experts doubt Wheaton College hazing case will end in felony convictions – Christy Gutowski and Stacy St. Clair
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/breaking/ct-wheaton-college-hazing-legal-case-met-20170926-story.html
— Emanuel declines to criticize police officers facing reprimand for kneeling – Katherine Rosenberg-Douglas and John Byrne
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/breaking/ct-officers-reprimanded-instagram-taking-the-knee-20170925-story.html
— Students, ex-player weigh in on Niles North suspending football season over ‘possible hazing’ – Mike Isaacs, Ted Gregory and Dan Shalin
http://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/ct-niles-north-high-school-football-hazing-20170926-story.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: What do you say to Whites who demonize, denigrate, and condemn Whites as being racists and even worse things?  Do they hate Whites or are they just pandering to those who hate Whites?
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/opinion/chapman/ct-perspec-whites-nfl-anthem-protests-20170927-story.html
— Trump administration to appeal Emanuel immigration lawsuit win – John Byrne
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/politics/ct-jeff-sessions-rahm-emanuel-sanctuary-city-lawsuit-appeal-met-20170926-story.html
— Growing list of conservative demands threatens bipartisan deal on ‘dreamers’ – Mike Debonis
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/immigration/ct-congress-daca-20170926-story.html

 

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— Fired Rauner staffer Brittany Clingen Carl who linked abortions to Nazis offers Gov advice – Tina Sfondeles
http://chicago.suntimes.com/news/fired-rauner-staffer-who-linked-abortions-to-nazis-offers-gov-advice/
— Sessions appeals sanctuary cities injunction, asks judge to limit it – Jon Seidel
http://chicago.suntimes.com/news/sessions-wants-judge-to-stay-nationwide-sanctuary-cities-injunction/
— Emanuel says two kneeling cops caught between principles ‘in conflict’ – Fran Spielman
http://chicago.suntimes.com/chicago-politics/emanuel-says-two-kneeling-cops-caught-between-principles-in-conflict/
— 64 percent of Americans agree with Trump about NFL — study – Dan Cahill
http://chicago.suntimes.com/sports/trump-nfl-poll-anthem-respect-study/
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: An anti-Trump says “How to spot an honest man and a true patriot.”
http://chicago.suntimes.com/columnists/kadner-how-to-spot-an-honest-man-and-a-true-patriot/
— Raise taxes on big corporations and the wealthy – Robert Reich  (DIERSEN: Ever since I started working for IRS in 1971, my critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes have wanted me to pay more taxes.)
http://chicago.suntimes.com/columnists/reich-raise-taxes-on-big-corporations-and-the-wealthy/
— Trump-backed incumbent loses Alabama GOP Senate primary – AP
http://chicago.suntimes.com/news/trump-backed-incumbent-loses-alabama-gop-senate-primary/

 

DAILY HERALD
— Cronin: With less from state, DuPage will have to cut spending – Robert Sanchez  (DIERSEN: Have you had to cut spending? In 1980, I had to cut spending $18,847/year in today’s dollars because my Democrat GAO superiors succeeded in forcing me to take a 21% pay cut to transfer from IRS to GAO. Since 1997, I have had to cut spending $1,442,700 or $72,135/year in today’s dollars because my Democrat GAO superiors succeeded in forcing to take their early retirement “offer.”  My $50,856 Civil Service Retirement System pension is only 41% of what my GAO salary was in today’s dollars.)
http://www.dailyherald.com/news/20170926/cronin-with-less-from-state-dupage-will-have-to-cut-spending

 

CRAIN’S CHICAGO BUSINESS
— Rauner meets with LGBTQ groups as abortion decision nears – GREG HINZ (DIERSEN: This shouts that Rauner rejects the traditional family plank in the Illinois Republican Party (IRP) platform. Political parties exist to help elect candidates who can and will defend and advance their platform. In Illinois, if you reject planks in the IRP platform, you should not seek or hold and kind of government or political office as a Republican.)
http://www.chicagobusiness.com/article/20170926/BLOGS02/170929901/rauner-meets-with-lgbtq-groups-as-abortion-decision-nears

 

ABC7
— ‘You’ve crossed the line’ NFL fans burn gear, tickets in response to anthem protests
http://abc7chicago.com/politics/nfl-fans-burn-gear-in-response-to-anthem-protests/2456851/
— Local groups promote voter registration on National Voter Registration Day  (DIERSEN: Ever-increasingly, anti-Trumps shout at new voters and at everyone else that Republicans are White supremacists, Nazis, KKK members, haters, racists, sexists, bigots, and even worse things.)
http://abc7chicago.com/politics/local-groups-promote-voter-registration-on-national-voter-registration-day-/2457036/

 

NBC5
— Rauner Feels Pressure From Both Sides Over Abortion Funding Bill – Mary Ann Ahern
http://www.nbcchicago.com/blogs/ward-room/rauner-abortion-bill-sign-or-veto-448069693.html

 

CBS2
— Emanuel Not Taking Sides After 2 Cops Reprimanded For Kneeling In Photo
http://chicago.cbslocal.com/2017/09/26/kneeling-police-officers-mayor-rahm-emanuel/

 

CENTRAL ILLINOIS PROUD
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Michael Jordan sides with the protestors.
http://www.centralillinoisproud.com/news/politics/michael-jordan-protesting-athletes-should-not-be-demonized-or-ostracized/818583280

 

ILLINOIS WATCHDOG
— When legislative leaders meet secretly, taxpayers should beware – Dan McCaleb
https://www.watchdog.org/illinois/op-ed-when-legislative-leaders-meet-secretly-taxpayers-should-beware/article_c76f258b-c5b4-562a-8adc-58d4c11eb020.html

 

CAPITOL FAX
— Controversial former staffer says Rauners are “strident” about abortion
https://capitolfax.com/2017/09/26/controversial-former-staffer-says-rauners-are-strident-about-abortion/
— Another Republican talks about a gas tax hike
https://capitolfax.com/2017/09/26/another-republican-talks-about-a-gas-tax-hike/
— Rauner meets with LGBTQ groups at Equality Illinois headquarters  (DIERSEN: (DIERSEN: This shouts that Rauner rejects the traditional family plank in the Illinois Republican Party (IRP) platform. Political parties exist to help elect candidates who can and will defend and advance their platform. In Illinois, if you reject planks in the IRP platform, you should not seek or hold and kind of government or political office as a Republican.)
https://capitolfax.com/2017/09/26/rauner-meets-with-lgbtq-groups-at-equality-illinois-headquarters/
— Illinois third party full-slate law struck down by federal appeals court  (DIERSEN: Will the Illinois Republican Party fail to run a full-slate in 2018?)
https://capitolfax.com/2017/09/26/illinois-third-party-full-slate-law-struck-down-by-federal-appeals-court/
— Rep. Al Riley won’t seek reelection
https://capitolfax.com/2017/09/26/this-just-in-rep-al-riley-wont-seek-reelection/

 

LIFE SITE NEWS
— TV viewers turn away from NFL in droves as players take knee to defy Trump – Peter LaBarbera
https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/tv-viewers-turn-away-from-nfl-in-droves-as-players-take-knee-to-defy-trump
— BEYOND OUTRAGEOUS: Chicago cardinal invites pro-gay Vatican adviser to give talk at cathedral – Lisa Bourne
https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/chicago-cardinal-invites-lgbt-friendly-priest-to-give-talk-at-his-cathedral
— Trump is using the left’s tactics against them, and they don’t like it – Brian C. Joondeph
https://www.lifesitenews.com/opinion/fighting-fire-with-fire-a-republican-finally-co-opts-alinskys-rules-fo
— Judge rules abortions based on race, sex, disability are OK – Claire Chretien
https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/judge-rules-abortions-based-on-race-sex-disability-are-ok

 

GOPUSA
— Sports Fans Hold the Power; Will They Use It?
http://www.gopusa.com/?p=30776
— London Mayor claims Trump’s rhetoric much like ISIS
http://www.gopusa.com/?p=30800

 

NEWSMAX
— Tancredo: Don’t Give Dreamers Amnesty After DACA Ends – Jason Devaney
http://www.newsmax.com/Newsmax-Tv/tom-tancredo-dreamers-amnesty-DACA/2017/09/26/id/815930/

 

DAILY CALLER
— New Survey: 64 Percent Of Americans Say NFL Players Should Stand For Anthem – Peter Hasson
http://dailycaller.com/2017/09/26/new-survey-64-percent-of-americans-say-nfl-players-should-stand-for-anthem-video/?utm_medium=email

 

TOWNHALL
— Poll Shows Americans Aren’t Big Fans of Anthem Protests – Guy Benson
https://townhall.com/tipsheet/guybenson/2017/09/26/shock-polls-americans-really-dont-like-anthem-protests-n2386693

 

DAILY WIRE
— WHO NEEDS RULES? NFL Players Arrested Every 7 Days On Average – JOSEPH CURL
http://www.dailywire.com/news/21476/who-needs-rules-nfl-player-arrested-every-7-days-joseph-curl

 

THE HILL
— Trump dishes on NFL, tax reform at private dinner with conservatives – JONATHAN EASLEY
http://thehill.com/homenews/administration/352416-trump-dishes-on-nfl-tax-reform-at-private-dinner-with-conservatives
— RSC chief calls women in group ‘eye candy’ – OLIVIA BEAVERS
http://thehill.com/homenews/house/352495-gop-rep-jokingly-calls-female-members-of-republican-group-eye-candy

 

NEW YORK TIMES
— Roy Moore Wins Senate G.O.P. Runoff in Alabama – JONATHAN MARTIN and ALEXANDER BURNS
https://www.nytimes.com/2017/09/26/us/politics/roy-moore-alabama-senate.html

 

WASHINGTON POST
— Moore wins Republican Senate primary, dealing blow to GOP establishment – Michael Scherer
https://www.washingtonpost.com/powerpost/moore-vs-strange-polling-opens-in-alabama-republican-primary/2017/09/25/9c7192f8-a253-11e7-b14f-f41773cd5a14_story.html

 

WALL STREET JOURNAL
— Roy Moore Wins Alabama’s GOP Senate Primary  Firebrand outsider defeats rival who was backed by Trump and GOP establishment – Janet Hook
https://www.wsj.com/articles/roy-moore-wins-alabamas-gop-senate-primary-1506475781

September 23 Evening Edition

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— Trump’s comments about NFL anthem protests, NBA’s Curry inflame sports stars – AP
http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/basketball/ct-trump-steph-curry-white-house-visit-20170923-story.html
— Conservative Roman Catholic theologians accuse pope of spreading heresy – AP
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/nationworld/ct-conservative-theologians-pope-heresy-20170923-story.html

 

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— Sports world revolts: LeBron James, Roger Goodell fire back at Trump – Chris De Luca
http://chicago.suntimes.com/sports/sports-world-revolts-lebron-james-roger-goodell-fire-back-at-trump/

 

DAILY HERALD
— More than 100 people protest Wheaton landlord over ‘back to Vietnam’ sign – Justin Kmitch  (DIERSEN: Because I refuse to hate Sandberg, Sandberg-haters hate me. Sandberg-haters are anti-Trump, anti-Protestant, anti-conservative, anti-Republican, anti-American, anti-White, anti-male, anti-older people, anti-rich people, anti-gun owners, anti-German Americans, anti-draft avoiders (except Bill Clinton), and/or anti-those whose ancestors have been in America longer than their ancestors.)
http://www.dailyherald.com/news/20170923/more-than-100-people-protest-wheaton-landlord-over-back-to-vietnam-sign
(FROM THE ARTICLE: The normally bustling corner of Front and Main streets in downtown Wheaton was even busier Saturday afternoon as more than 100 sign-waving protesters gathered to protest a local landlord. The group’s members, led by longtime Wheaton resident Jessica Prewitt, were speaking out against local businessman Robert Sandberg and a sign he posted two years ago inside the front door of a former Vietnamese restaurant that says the owners “went back to Vietnam.” The groundswell developed after Prewitt Wednesday posted a picture of the sign on social media. “To me, that sign says, ‘You’re not welcome here, get out,'” Prewitt said Saturday outside Sandberg’s men’s clothing store. “Wheaton is a very tolerant, diverse community. There’s just no room for that here.” Protesters lined the corner in front of Sandberg’s store, at times blocking his front door, holding signs that read “Diversity is Delightful,” “Be Kind,” “Give Hate no Home” and “Wheaton Welcomes All.” Kate McElwee brought her two young daughters for what she called a “teaching moment.” “This is so much bigger than Mr. Sandberg versus the restaurant owners,” she said. “This is about us peacefully using our freedom of speech to speak out against an enemy of diversity in our community.” Some people not associated with the protest said they felt obligated to go buy something from Sandberg because they felt he was being treated unfairly. Others yelled things like “fake news!” and “say no to DACA” as they drove east on Front Street. Inside his store, Sandberg defended his right to keep the sign posted until he receives a handwritten apology from the owners of Luong-Loi, who he says skipped out on their rent and owe him $17,000. The operators of the restaurant, which eventually reopened across the street from its former location, deny on Facebook that they have any unmet obligations to Sandberg. “Look, what these snowflakes are doing out here is petty. I’m no racist,” Sandberg said of the protesters. “I have black friends and I’m actively supporting (former member of Congress from Florida) Allen West, who is black and a great, great man. This is a dispute between me and a former tenant who lied to me and who owes me money. Now these people have people calling my phone and telling me I’m a racist.” Sandberg said he posted the sign because he grew tired of people coming into his store and asking him what happened to the Vietnamese restaurant that had been there for about 30 years. And, he’s willing to take it down, with conditions. “It could be taken down yesterday. All you have to do is have them give me a letter saying that they lied to me. They told me wrong. They didn’t go back to Vietnam,” Sandberg said. “Give me a reason you did what you did or just say, ‘We told you wrong. We made a mistake.'” Luong-Loi serves lunch and dinner in a building formerly owned by Sandberg at 111-113 N. Main St. The city gained ownership of the long-vacant property in 2006 after six years of condemnation proceedings against Sandberg. In late 2014, the city council approved the sale of the building to the restaurateurs for $160,111. The restaurant reopened about a year later after extensive renovations of the building’s facade. Luong-Loi employees present Saturday declined to comment but pointed to a statement released Friday on their Facebook page. “On behalf of the Luong-Loi family, I want to thank Jessica and everyone here for their support and concern on this matter. Thank you to all our customers, the City of Wheaton, and the entire community for your continued support of our family and business,” the statement reads. “As for Mr. Sandberg and the ‘We went back to Vietnam’ sign: We want to thank Mr. Sandberg for allowing Luong-Loi to lease his property for the past 25-plus years. We have no other obligations to Mr. Sandberg.”)
— Wheaton College fans support players at first game since hazing charges – Chacour Koop
http://www.dailyherald.com/news/20170923/wheaton-college-fans-support-players-at-first-game-since-hazing-charges
— Hazing law sponsor says Wheaton case shows need for tougher rules – Kerry Lester
http://www.dailyherald.com/news/20170923/hazing-law-sponsor-says-wheaton-case-shows-need-for-tougher-rules

 

CRAIN’S CHICAGO BUSINESS
— Three reasons why Amazon is turning Emanuel and Rauner into BFFs – GREG HINZ
http://www.chicagobusiness.com/article/20170923/ISSUE05/170929941/emanuel-rauner-need-to-work-together-to-win-amazon-hq2

 

SPRINGFIELD STATE JOURNAL REGISTER
— Abortion bill is hot potato for Gov. Rauner – Doug Finke
http://www.sj-r.com/news/20170923/abortion-bill-is-hot-potato-for-gov-rauner
— Let’s help Illinois get back on track with ‘College Changes Everything’ month – Eric Zarnikow  (DIERSEN: What did you do to qualify yourself for better paying jobs? I earned a) a job-related bachelor’s degree when I was 21 and job-related master’s degrees when I was 27, 31, and 48, b) job-related professional certifications when I was 30, 32, 41, 45, 47, and 48, and c) a job-related professional license when I was 32.)
http://www.sj-r.com/opinion/20170922/guest-column-lets-help-illinois-get-back-on-track-with-college-changes-everything-month
— Sen. McCann takes on Cellini in tiff with Bruner – Bernard Schoenburg
http://www.sj-r.com/opinion/20170923/bernard-schoenburg-sen-mccann-takes-on-cellini-in-tiff-with-bruner
— Illinois finances not the worst? Believe it or not. – Doug Finke
http://www.sj-r.com/news/20170923/statehouse-insider-illinois-finances-not-worst-believe-it-or-not

 

BLOOMINGTON PANTAGRAPH
— Bill Brady settles into his new seat – Rich Miller
http://www.pantagraph.com/opinion/columnists/miller-bill-brady-settles-into-his-new-seat/article_f030d6c6-ddd6-56c5-9bbc-d98a4acc5484.html

 

BELLEVILLE NEWS DEMOCRAT
— Illinois lawmakers quitting before voters get to fire them – Editorial
http://www.bnd.com/opinion/editorials/article174796016.html

 

WAND
— Annual Governors Ride for the Honor Flight – Caryn Eisert
http://www.wandtv.com/story/36437151/annual-governors-ride-for-the-honor-flight

 

CENTRAL ILLINOIS PROUD
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Ever-increasingly, the NFL sides with Democrats against Republicans.)
http://www.centralillinoisproud.com/news/politics/nfl-commissioner-trump-showed-lack-of-respect-for-league/817110550

 

WILLIAM J KELLY
— Rauner dead wrong on sanctuary state bill, Amazon
http://www.williamjkelly.org/news/kelly-rauner-wrong-on-sanctuary-state-bill-amazon

 

DUPAGE POLICY JOURNAL
— Connelly chosen as assistant minority leader in Senate – Caitlin Nordahl
https://dupagepolicyjournal.com/stories/511224398-connelly-chosen-as-assistant-minority-leader-in-senate

 

ILLINOIS NEWS NETWORK
— State Senator Dave Syverson says 5 cent gas tax increase needed to cover construction projects – Greg Bishop
https://www.ilnews.org/news/state_politics/state-senator-says-cent-gas-tax-increase-needed-to-cover/article_4c2662ac-9fd2-11e7-beca-b31c74a20690.html

 

ILLINOIS LEAKS
— McHenry County Board Chairman Jack Franks files false and incomplete Statement of Economic Interest – KIRK ALLEN
http://edgarcountywatchdogs.com/2017/09/mchenry-county-board-chairman-jack-franks-files-false-and-incomplete-sei/

 

ILLINOIS REVIEW
— COOK COUNTY GROCERS SAY THEY’RE LOSING SALES UP TO 47 PERCENT OVER SODA TAX
http://illinoisreview.typepad.com/illinoisreview/2017/09/cook-county-grocers-say-theyre-losing-sales-up-to-47-percent-over-soda-tax.html
— CARDIOLOGIST TO CHALLENGE FOSTER IN IL’S 11TH CD
http://illinoisreview.typepad.com/illinoisreview/2017/09/cardiologist-to-challenge-foster-in-ils-11th-cd.html
— ARE SOME CULTURES BETTER THAN OTHERS?
http://illinoisreview.typepad.com/illinoisreview/2017/09/are-some-cultures-better-than-others.html
— TRUMP-SUPPORTING MAYOR’S HOME VANDALIZED WITH SWASTIKAS AND RESIGNATION DEMANDS
http://illinoisreview.typepad.com/illinoisreview/2017/09/trump-supporting-mayors-home-vandalized-with-swastikas-and-resignation-demands.html

 

THE HILL
— Parties struggle with shifting coalitions – REID WILSON (DIERSEN: Ever-increasingly, the Republican Party is a coalition of individuals, organizations, companies, and governments that are Trump supporters, Protestant, conservative, Republican, American, White, male, older, rich, gun owners, German American, and/or those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time. Ever-increasingly, the Democrat Party is a coalition of individuals, organizations, companies, and governments that are anti-Trump, anti-Protestant, anti-conservative, anti-Republican, anti-American, anti-White, anti-male, anti-older people, anti-rich people, anti-gun owners, anti-German Americans, and/or anti-those whose ancestors have been in America longer than their ancestors.)
http://thehill.com/homenews/campaign/350364-parties-struggle-with-shifting-coalitions

 

CNN
— The most common pre-existing medical conditions – Jen Christensen
http://www.cnn.com/2017/09/20/health/most-common-pre-existing-conditions/index.html
(FROM THE ARTICLE: Acne Anxiety Diabetes Asthma Sleep apnea Depression COPD Extreme obesity Atherosclerosis Cancer)

 

BLAZE
— Surrounding protesters start smashing up your car. You fear for your life. What can you legally do? – Dave Urbanski
http://www.theblaze.com/news/2017/09/23/surrounding-protesters-start-smashing-up-your-car-you-fear-for-your-life-what-can-you-legally-do/

 

COLLEGE SIMPLY
— CRETE-MONEE HIGH SCHOOL (DIERSEN: I graduated from Crete-Monee High School in 1966.)
http://www.collegesimply.com/k12/school/crete-monee-high-school-crete-il-60417/

September 22 Evening Edition

ABC7
— Bolingbrook mayor’s home vandalized; woman charged with hate crime
http://abc7chicago.com/bolingbrook-mayors-home-vandalized;-woman-charged-with-hate-crime/2443627/

 

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— Woman charged with hate crime after allegedly spray-painting swastikas on Bolingbrook mayor’s home
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/breaking/ct-bolingbrook-hate-crime-met-20170922-story.html
— Rauner’s approach on Republican health care plan draws criticism from Democrats who want his office – Kim Geiger
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/politics/ct-bruce-rauner-healthcare-repeal-met-20170922-story.html
— DePaul grad’s petition calls for discounted Metra fare for college students, and it’s gaining steam – Frank Vaisvilas
http://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/daily-southtown/news/ct-sta-metra-southland-tickets-st-0918-20170922-story.html
— Federal government notifies Illinois, 20 other states of election hacking – AP
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/breaking/ct-states-election-hacking-russia-20170922-story.html
— Rauner vetoes geolocation privacy bill aimed at protecting smartphone users – Robert Channick
http://www.chicagotribune.com/business/ct-biz-geolocation-privacy-rauner-veto-20170922-story.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Ever-increasingly, anti-Trumps glorify and praise foreign countries and their citizens. Anti-Trumps want cheap labor and/or Democrat voters.
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/opinion/editorials/ct-edit-immigrants-midwest-20170918-story.html
— Board looking into lack of old GOP committee filing follow up – Craig Lyons
http://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/post-tribune/news/ct-ptb-lake-board-of-elections-missing-reports-st-0924-20170922-story.html
(FROM THE ARTICLE: Questions about why no one followed up on delinquent Lake County Republican Central Committee campaign finance reports since 2014 has prompted an internal investigation at the Lake County Board of Elections and Registration. Attorneys for the board are now reviewing a complaint filed with the Lake County Board of Elections and Registration alleges that staff members neglected to note that a former Republican central committee has omitted filing any campaign finance documents, according to the complaint.)
— Disturbing Wheaton case latest example that schools must make stand on hazing – David Haugh
http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/columnists/ct-wheaton-college-hazing-arrests-haugh-spt-0924-20170923-column.html

 

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— Court says GOP stuck with Dems elected to GOP party posts – Mark Brown  (DIERSEN: I should write a book about past and present “Republican” elected and appointed government and party officials in Wheaton, in Glen Ellyn, in Milton Township, in DuPage County, and in Illinois who talk and/or act like they are Democrat plants, Libertarian plants, Green plants, or RINOs. The more that you support the Republican Party platform, the Illinois Republican Party platform, and the Milton Township Republican Central Committee resolution against video gambling, the harder that they work against you. They certainly worked/work very hard against me. Needless-to-say, they should not be allowed to seek or hold any kind of government or political office as a Republican.)
http://chicago.suntimes.com/chicago-politics/brown-republicans-thwarted-in-effort-to-purge-dems-from-party-ranks/
— Quit playing politics with Illinois abortion rights – Editorial
http://chicago.suntimes.com/opinion/editorial-quit-playing-politics-with-illinois-abortion-rights/

 

JOLIET HERALD NEWS
— Woman charged with hate crime for spray-painting swastikas on Bolingbrook Mayor Roger Claar’s home – FELIX SARVER
http://www.theherald-news.com/lists/2017/09/22/c71bb5a79c5d46c6a1a768c82fa74934/index.xml

 

BOLINGBROOK PATCH
— Woman Commits Hate Crimes At Bolingbrook Mayor’s Home: Police  Rachel Tuszynski is accused of vandalizing Mayor Roger Claar’s home and stealing his American flag and Bolingbrook flag. – John Ferak
https://patch.com/illinois/bolingbrook/hate-crimes-occur-bolingbrook-mayor-roger-claars-home-police

 

DAILY HERALD
— GOP health bill all but dead; McCain again deals the blow – AP
http://www.dailyherald.com/news/20170922/gop-health-bill-all-but-dead-mccain-again-deals-the-blow
— Wheaton College players charged in hazing free on bail – Robert Sanchez
http://www.dailyherald.com/news/20170922/wheaton-college-players-charged-in-hazing-free-on-bail

 

CRAIN’S CHICAGO BUSINESS
— Madigan moves to pull plug on Preckwinkle’s soda tax – GREG HINZ
http://www.chicagobusiness.com/article/20170922/BLOGS02/170929954/madigan-moves-to-pull-plug-on-preckwinkles-soda-tax
— Illinois needs capital spending—but don’t get your hopes up – RICH MILLER
http://www.chicagobusiness.com/article/20170922/NEWS02/170929935/illinois-needs-capital-spending-but-dont-get-your-hopes-up

 

CENTRAL ILLINOIS PROUD
— Ben Carson praises Roy Moore in Alabama Senate race  POTUS supports Luther Strange in race – ERIC BRADNER
http://www.centralillinoisproud.com/news/politics/ben-carson-praises-roy-moore-in-alabama-senate-race/816790628

 

PRAIRIE STATE WIRE
— Durkin hiring of former Rauner aide living with reporter raises conflict questions – W.J. Kennedy (DIERSEN: As the Illinois Editor for GOPUSA since 2000, I have always fully disclosed my political activities. I have been a Republican Precinct Committeeman since 1999. I was the TAPROOT Republicans of Illinois chairman 2005-2012, a Wheaton Chamber of Commerce Government Affairs Committee member 2003-2011, the Milton Township Republican Central Committee webmaster 2008-2010 and 2000-2004, an Illinois Center Right Coalition Steering Committee member 2003-2007, and an American Association of Political Consultants Midwest Chapter board member 2001-2004. I served on the 2008 Illinois Republican Party (IRP) Platform and Resolutions Committee and I attended the 2000, 2004, 2008, 2012, and 2016 IRP State Conventions as a delegate.)
http://prairiestatewire.com/stories/511221641-durkin-hiring-of-former-rauner-aide-living-with-reporter-raises-conflict-questions
(FROM THE ARTICLE: House Minority Leader Jim Durkin’s (R-Western Springs) hiring of Michael Mahoney, a former aide to Gov. Bruce Rauner, has the potential to cause some conflict of interest problems for WTTW, the primary public broadcasting member station in Chicago. The news of Mahoney’s hiring was reported in a Sept. 17 story in Prairie State Wire. According to the real estate listing site BlockShopper, Mahoney lives with WTTW statehouse reporter Amanda Vinicky in the Wicker Park neighborhood of Chicago. “Amanda adheres to our News Standards which require balance, fairness and disclosure,” Mary Field, the station’s executive producer of “Chicago Tonight,” wrote in an email in response to being asked how WTTW would maintain balance in its coverage of the General Assembly. “I believe her works speaks for itself in that regard.” The Prairie State Wire story said that the hiring of Mahoney was being pushed by one of the Springfield’s top lobbyists and deal makers, Nancy Kimme, and David Walsh, Durkin’s top aide. Mahoney, 31, would replace Andrew Freiheit, 46, of Wheaton, who worked for the Illinois House Republicans, including Durkin’s predecessors Lee Daniels and Tom Cross, for more than two decades. Sources said that the move was precipitated by staff changes in Rauner’s office, where Kimme once had unrivaled access to information on state contracts, hiring and legislation. That access has reportedly been shut down with the departure of aides close to her, among them former Chief of Staff Richard Goldberg, Campaign Manager Mike Zolnierowicz, Communications Director Lance Trover and Research Director Edward Murphy. “She (Kimme) needs a new way in,” a lobbyist familiar with the situation told Prairie State Wire. “Durkin and Walsh are looking to help.” Commenting on an earlier story about the appearance of conflicts of interests when reporters are in relationships with people they report on, Prof. Adam Penenberg of New York University’s Arthur L. Carter Journalism Institute — who garnered national attention in 1998 for unmasking serial fabricator Stephen Glass of the New Republic — said that many ethics codes in journalism warn of any appearance of a conflict of interest. “One good rule governing potential conflicts of interest is whether a reporter might pull his or her punches,” he said. “Write a critical story and your spouse could, potentially, suffer the consequences. She could even get fired and result in a significant loss of income.” The Associated Press, in its “News Values and Principles” for Reporters, states: “Editorial employees are expected to be scrupulous in avoiding any political activity, whether they cover politics regularly or not. Non-editorial employees must refrain from political activity unless they obtain approval from a manager.” It also urges discussing any potential conflicts with one’s manager. “And a supervisor must be informed when a spouse — or other members of an employee’s household — has any ongoing involvement in political causes, either professionally or personally,” it reads.)

 

ILLINOIS NEWS NETWORK
— Gubernatorial policy team is re-arranging the seating chart
https://www.ilnews.org/news/state_politics/gubernatorial-policy-team-is-re-arranging-the-seating-chart/article_d59f7d40-9eef-11e7-961d-43795e926a44.html

 

ILLINOIS REVIEW
— RAUNER STILL MUM ON ABORTION FUNDING BILL
http://illinoisreview.typepad.com/illinoisreview/2017/09/rauner-still-mum-on-abortion-funding-bill-.html
— WILL TAXPAYERS PAYING BE ENOUGH FOR ILLINOIS ABORTION ADVOCATES?
http://illinoisreview.typepad.com/illinoisreview/2017/09/will-taxpayers-paying-be-enough-for-illinois-abortion-advocates-.html

 

BLAZE
— Michigan teacher gambled away $30K in stolen school funds – Aaron Colen
http://www.theblaze.com/news/2017/09/21/heres-where-a-michigan-teacher-wasted-30k-in-stolen-school-funds/

 

BREITBART
— Sarah Palin: Vote for Roy Moore Isn’t Vote Against Trump; It’s a Vote for MAGA Agenda – TONY LEE
http://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/09/21/palin-vote-for-roy-more-isnt-vote-against-trump-its-a-vote-for-maga-agenda/
— Not Just a TV Ratings Drop: The NFL Also Suffering Tumbling Turnout at California Stadiums – WARNER TODD HUSTON
http://www.breitbart.com/sports/2017/09/22/not-just-tv-nfl-suffering-tumbling-turnout-stadiums/

 

DAILY CALLER
— The Left Warms Up To North Korean Dictator Kim Jong Un – Peter Hasson
http://dailycaller.com/2017/09/22/the-left-warms-up-to-north-korean-dictator-kim-jong-un/

 

ZILLOW
— FOR SALE: 629 Arbor Avenue, Wheaton – $499,900
https://www.zillow.com/wheaton-il/1_fs/X1-SS1apc9gppw622z_3o1g1_sse/4447739_zpid/

September 17 Morning Edition

ABC7
— 9 killed in Chicago weekend shootings – Cate Cauguiran
http://abc7chicago.com/9-killed-in-chicago-weekend-shootings/2425730/
— St. Louis sees second night of protests over ex-cop’s acquittal; 9 arrested – AP
http://abc7chicago.com/community-events/9-arrested-after-2nd-night-of-st-louis-protests/2425776/
— Police: 33 arrests in St. Louis protests over ex-cop’s acquittal – CNN
http://abc7chicago.com/community-events/police-33-arrests-in-st-louis-protests-over-ex-cops-acquittal/2424720/

 

DAILY HERALD
— Across US, lawmakers chip away at public’s access to records – AP
http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20170917/news/309179999/
— New secrecy tactic: suing people who seek public records – AP
http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20170917/news/309179996/
— Ending pension donations for DuPage forest board – Mary Lou Wehrli  (DIERSEN: What do you have to prove the hours that you worked? I have saved all the time sheets from when I washed dishes 1964-1966; cleaned golf shoes, chipped slag, and pumped gasoline in 1966; delivered mail 1966-1969; worked on an automobile assemble line and as a security guard in 1970; sold tires, automotive services, and major appliances 1970-1971; pumped gasoline 1971-1972; collected delinquent taxes 1971-1980; and audited federal agencies 1980-1997. While I worked for the Post Office 1966-1969, for IRS 1971-1980, and for GAO 1980-1997, both I and my employers paid 7% of my salary into the Civil Service Retirement System.)
http://www.dailyherald.com/discuss/20170917/ending-pension-donations-for-dupage-forest-board

 

SPRINGFIELD STATE JOURNAL REGISTER
— Running mates help balance governor tickets – Bernard Schoenburg  (DIERSEN: What are your demographics?  Ever-increasingly, according to the anti-Trumps, those who have the following demographics are popular: anti-Trump, anti-Protestant, anti-conservative, anti-Republican, anti-American, anti-White, anti-male, anti-older people, anti-rich people, anti-gun owners, anti-German Americans, anti-draft avoiders (except Bill Clinton), and/or anti-those whose ancestors have been in America longer than their ancestors.)
http://www.sj-r.com/opinion/20170916/bernard-schoenburg-running-mates-help-balance-governor-tickets

 

NORTHWEST HERALD
— Trust Act goes too far – Editorial
http://www.nwherald.com/2017/09/15/our-view-trust-act-goes-too-far/add9g2d/

 

PEORIA JOURNAL STAR
— AFSCME contract suit may not be heard until next year – Doug Finke
http://www.pjstar.com/news/20170916/statehouse-insider-afscme-contract-suit-may-not-be-heard-until-next-year

 

WASHINGTON Examiner
— VA only filling half of its medical appointments while veterans wait for weeks – Eric Hannel
http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/va-only-filling-half-of-its-medical-appointments-while-veterans-wait-for-weeks/article/2634652

 

UNIVERSITY STAR
— Debunking the myth of white majority – Tafari Robertson
https://star.txstate.edu/2017/09/16/debunking-the-myth-of-white-majority/

 

CANADA FREE PRESS
— SPLC won’t label Antifa a hate group  To the SPLC, targeting conservatives and giving Antifa a pass is good for business – Chace Paulson
http://canadafreepress.com/article/splc-wont-label-antifa-a-hate-group

 

POLITICO
— California tears into Trump  The finale of the state’s legislative session was a primal scream aimed at the president. –  DAVID SIDERS  (DIERSEN: How soon will the Democrats who run California succeed in getting California secede from the United States of American and join up with Mexico?)
http://www.politico.com/story/2017/09/17/california-tears-into-trump-242801

 

HUFFINGTON POST
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Ever-increasingly, members of the following groups promote hatred: anti-Trump, anti-Protestant, anti-conservative, anti-Republican, anti-American, anti-White, anti-male, anti-older people, anti-rich people, anti-gun owners, anti-German Americans, anti-draft avoiders (except Bill Clinton), and/or anti-those whose ancestors have been in America longer than their ancestors.
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/welcome-to-the-country-of-hate-i_us_59bd196de4b02c642e4a16ce

 

NEW YORK TIMES
— Bump in U.S. Incomes Doesn’t Erase 50 Years of Pain – PATRICIA COHEN  (DIERSEN: My critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes have always accused me of being overpaid. In my defense, I earned a) a job-related bachelor’s degree when I was 21 and job-related master’s degrees when I was 27, 31, and 48, b) job-related professional certifications when I was 30, 32, 41, 45, 47, and 48, and c) a job-related professional license when I was 32.)
https://www.nytimes.com/2017/09/16/business/economy/bump-in-us-incomes-doesnt-erase-50-years-of-pain.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Anti-Trumps want socialism, communism, and/or dictatorship.
https://www.nytimes.com/2017/09/16/opinion/sunday/constitution-economy.html
— Ellen Pao: Has Anything Really Changed for Women in Tech? – ELLEN PAO
https://www.nytimes.com/2017/09/16/opinion/sunday/ellen-pao-sexism-tech.html
— Juggalos on the Mall? Just Another Weekend of Washington Protests – EMILY BAUMGAERTNER
https://www.nytimes.com/2017/09/16/us/politics/juggalos-washington-march.html

 

TIME
— ‘He’s Making Things Happen.’ Trump Fans Rally in Washington, D.C. – Nash Jenkins
http://time.com/4945077/donald-trump-rally-washington/

 

STANDARD EXAMINER
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Ever-increasingly, members of Group A promote hatred of members of Group B. Members of Group A are anti-Trump, anti-Protestant, anti-conservative, anti-Republican, anti-American, anti-White, anti-male, anti-older people, anti-rich people, anti-gun owners, anti-German Americans, anti-draft avoiders (except Bill Clinton), and/or anti-those whose ancestors have been in America longer than their ancestors AND MEMBERS OF GROUP B ARE Trump supporters, Protestant, conservative, Republican, American, White, male, older, rich, gun owners, German American, draft avoiders (except Bill Clinton), and/or those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.)
http://www.standard.net/TX/2017/09/17/Charlottesville-shows-racism-still-strong-in-America.html

 

ARIZONA DAILY STAR
— Jonathan Rothschild: Being a citizen means standing up for American values – Jonathan Rothschild  (DIERSEN: According to anti-Trumps, to be American is to be anti-Trump, anti-Protestant, anti-conservative, anti-Republican, anti-American, anti-White, anti-male, anti-older people, anti-rich people, anti-gun owners, anti-German Americans, anti-draft avoiders (except Bill Clinton), and/or anti-those whose ancestors have been in America longer than their ancestors.)
http://tucson.com/opinion/local/jonathan-rothschild-being-a-citizen-means-standing-up-for-american/article_0fe59803-27ec-542a-a19f-7e228432d559.html
— Religious leaders frustrated by lack of progress on DREAM Act – Andrew Nicla  (DIERSEN: Ever-increasingly, religious leaders act as operatives or as dupes for the Democrat Party.)
http://tucson.com/news/local/religious-leaders-frustrated-by-lack-of-progress-on-dream-act/article_3afb812e-abf8-5403-a29c-7bae40be5029.html

 

VENTURA COUNTY STAR
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Ever-increasingly, it seems that Mexico and its citizens love individuals, love organizations, love companies, love governments, and love countries that are anti-American.
http://www.vcstar.com/story/news/2017/09/16/how-do-mexicans-feel-u-s-survey-says/668612001/

 

SAN DIEGO 7
— “Sanctuary State” Bill Heads to Governor’s Desk  The bill passed by the state senate 27 to 11 – Brie Stimson and Alex Presha (DIERSEN: How soon will the Democrats who run California succeed in getting California secede from the United States of American and join up with Mexico?)
http://www.nbcsandiego.com/news/local/Sanctuary-City-Bill-Heads-to-Governors-Desk–444981413.html

 

INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS TIMES
— People Of Color More Likely To Be Exposed To Pollution Than Whites – DENISSE MORENO  (DIERSEN: My father worked in what is now a toxic site (Stauffer Chemical Company in Chicago Heights) for 28 years 1941-1969. SEE:
https://semspub.epa.gov/work/HQ/184309.pdf)
http://www.ibtimes.com/people-color-more-likely-be-exposed-pollution-whites-2590548

 

SALON
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Ever-increasingly, anti-Trumps make it clear that they are anti-White, anti-American, anti-Protestant, anti-conservative, anti-Republican, anti-male, anti-older people, anti-rich people, anti-gun owners, anti-German Americans, anti-draft avoiders (except Bill Clinton), and/or anti-those whose ancestors have been in America longer than their ancestors.
http://www.salon.com/2017/09/17/stop-acting-surprised-america-donald-trump-is-a-white-supremacist/

 

GUARDIAN
— Media should reflect all society, not just a typically male ruling class – Jane Martinson  (DIERSEN: In America, the Democrat Party is the ruling class.)
https://www.theguardian.com/media/media-blog/2017/sep/17/the-media-should-reflect-the-whole-of-society-not-just-one-ruling-class-jane-martinson
— In a society too short of common goals, identity politics are an imperfect answer – Kenan Malik  (DIERSEN: Ever-increasingly, politicians promote, glorify, praise, and pander to individuals, organizations, companies, governments, and countries that are anti-Trump, anti-Protestant, anti-conservative, anti-Republican, anti-American, anti-White, anti-male, anti-older people, anti-rich people, anti-gun owners, anti-German Americans, anti-draft avoiders (except Bill Clinton), and/or anti-those whose ancestors have been in America longer than their ancestors.)
https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2017/sep/16/no-common-goals-fragmented-society-identity-politics