Tag: hate

July 9 Evening Edition

FOX NEWS CHICAGO
— Sanctuary cities promise to make 1 million immigrants citizens in 2017  (DIERSEN: From what I see, anti-Trumps do everything that they can to make immigrants 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.fox32chicago.com/news/national/266784786-story

 

WGN RADIO
— Could Illinois be the first to ban performing elephants? – JASMINE COOPER  (DIERSEN: The elephant is the symbol of the Republican Party. In 2007, I had the honor of raising $2,000 from DuPage Republicans on short notice to sponsor an elephant that walked behind Congressman Peter Roskam in Wheaton’s Independence Day parade. Outstandingly, Roger Claar contributed $500 of that $2,000.  SEE: http://illinoisreview.typepad.com/illinoisreview/2007/07/photos-from-the.html)
http://wgnradio.com/2017/07/09/could-illinois-be-the-first-ban-performing-elephants/

 

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— Sen. Bill Cassidy, R-La., and Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz., suggest bill to repeal health care law ‘dead’ – AP
http://chicago.suntimes.com/news/2-gop-senators-suggest-bill-to-repeal-health-care-law-dead/

 

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— Mnuchin dismisses idea of 40 percent top tax rate for the rich – Bloomberg  (DIERSEN: What tax rate do your critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes want you to pay?  My critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes have always wanted me to pay higher tax rates. Why?  They hint/imply/argue/shout that I was born with a silver spoon in my mouth and that I have always been privileged, that I avoided the draft, that the federal government grossly overpaid me, that my wife and I gave up trying to have children, that we did not adopt, and that we did not become foster parents, that my federal retirement benefits are too generous, I do not give money to churches, etc.)
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/nationworld/politics/ct-mnuchin-tax-plan-20170709-story.html
— Cyclists face barriers in car-centric Chicago suburbs: study – Mary Wisniewski (DIERSEN: Wheaton is not car-centric.)
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/breaking/ct-suburbs-biking-getting-around-met-20170709-column.html
— Tool kit offered to improve Chicago’s Pedway; city should put it to use – Blair Kamin  (DIERSEN: While I lived in the Outer Drive East building 1974-1978, I walked to work at IRS’s Loop office and to graduate business and accounting classes at Loyola and DePaul.)
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/columnists/ct-pedway-proposals-kamin-met-20170707-column.html
— Trump minimizes hacking allegations and seeks to ‘move forward’ with Russia – Philip Rucker
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/nationworld/ct-trump-putin-russia-20170709-story.html

 

DAILY HERALD
— Staying connected makes aging easier to accept – Ken Potts  (DIERSEN: Virtually all my critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes promote age discrimination.  They agree that non-veteran White male federal employees are “bad” employees and should be gotten rid of if they do not make GS-13 ($94,610) by age 25, GS-14 ($111,801) by age 30, GS-15 ($131,508) by age 35, and Senior Executive Service ($161,900) by age 40.)
http://www.dailyherald.com/entlife/20170709/staying-connected-makes-aging-easier-to-accept

 

PEORIA JOURNAL STAR
— Will budget battle help or hurt Gov. Rauner’s re-election chances? – AP
http://www.pjstar.com/news/20170709/will-budget-battle-help-or-hurt-gov-rauners-re-election-chances

 

DUPAGE POLICY JOURNAL
— Ives holds out hope to continue property tax battle – Carrie Bradon
http://dupagepolicyjournal.com/stories/511134739-ives-holds-out-hope-to-continue-property-tax-battle
— State Rep. Unes on tax hike: “I hate it” – Paul Cicchini (DIERSEN: Some of my Democrat GAO superiors might say that they hated forcing me to retire in 1997 when I was 49 years old, always ranking me in the bottom half of my coworkers for pay-for-performance purposes, not promoting me beyond GS-13, keeping me off audits of IRS for all but 3 of the almost 18 years that I worked for GAO, and forcing me to take an $18,847 pay cut in today’s dollars to transfer from IRS to GAO in 1980. Some of my Democrat IRS superiors might say that they hated not promoting me beyond GS-12, disallowing my education deductions in 1978, and disallowing my partial day per diem claims in 1974. Some of my Democrat Post Office superiors might say that they hated forcing me resign in 1969 and disallowing my sick leave requests in 1969 and 1968.  The aforesaid would say that they were just “following orders.”)
http://www.centralillinoisproud.com/news/local-news/state-rep-unes-on-tax-hike-i-hate-it/760472416
— Unpaid fine for Lombard-based campaign committee totaled $150 in January 2017
http://dupagepolicyjournal.com/stories/511134934-unpaid-fine-for-lombard-based-campaign-committee-totaled-150-in-january-2017

 

ILLINOIS LEAKS
— Wheeling Village Trustee Ken Brady tells woman to “SHUT UP!” – JOHN KRAFT
http://edgarcountywatchdogs.com/2017/07/wheeling-village-trustee-ken-brady-tells-woman-to-shut-up/

 

FOX NEWS
— Washington Post article linking Scalise shooter to conservative radio host sparks online outrage
http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2017/07/09/washington-post-article-linking-scalise-shooter-to-conservative-radio-host-sparks-online-outrage.html

 

TOWNHALL
— The Ongoing Frustration of Trump’s Conservative Critics – David Limbaugh
https://townhall.com/columnists/davidlimbaugh/2017/07/07/the-ongoing-frustration-of-trumps-conservative-critics-n2351540

 

NEWSMAX
— 5 Reasons Pay Isn’t Rising Much for Many Despite Low Unemployment
http://www.newsmax.com/Finance/StreetTalk/unemployment-pay-wages-salary/2017/07/06/id/800230/

 

DAILY CALLER
— You’re Fired! Trump’s VA Terminates 500, Suspends 200 For Misconduct – Luke Rosiak  (DIERSEN: My critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes agree with the adverse actions that my Democrat superiors took against me including a) my Democrat GAO superiors forcing me to retire in 1997 when I was 49 years old, always ranking me in the bottom half of my coworkers for pay-for-performance purposes, not promoting me beyond GS-13, keeping me off audits of IRS for all but 3 of the almost 18 years that I worked for GAO, and forcing me to take an $18,847 pay cut in today’s dollars to transfer from IRS to GAO in 1980; b) my Democrat IRS superiors not promoting me beyond GS-12, disallowing my education deductions in 1978, and disallowing my partial day per diem claims in 1974; and c) my Democrat Post Office superiors forcing me resign in 1969 and disallowing my sick leave requests in 1969 and 1968.)
http://dailycaller.com/2017/07/09/youre-fired-trumps-va-terminates-500-suspends-200-for-misconduct/

 

DAILY WIRE
— HYPOCRITE: Open Borders Advocate George Clooney Moving Back To U.S. — For Security Reasons – JOSEPH CURL
http://www.dailywire.com/news/18345/open-borders-advocate-george-clooney-moving-back-joseph-curl

 

CNBC
— Why Illinois budget Armageddon will spread to other states – Jake Novak
http://www.cnbc.com/2017/07/07/illinois-budget-pain-will-spread-to-other-states-commentary.html

 

REUTERS
— Lindsey Graham, John McCain, Mario Rubio deride Trump’s idea for cyber security unit with Russia – Valerie Volcovici and Yasmeen Abutaleb  (DIERSEN: Would they deride a Trump idea for a cyber security unit with Mexico?)
https://www.reuters.com/article/us-usa-trump-russia-cyber-idUSKBN19U0P4

 

BUSINESS INSIDER
— Former ethics watchdog who resigned: ‘The fairly explicit threat from Reince Priebus’ was ’emblematic’ of the Trump White House – AP  (DIERSEN: I should write a book about the threats that my GAO superiors and supervisors made to get me to take their early retirement “offer” in 1997 when I was 49 years old. My critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes in Wheaton, in Glen Ellyn, in Milton Township, in DuPage County, and in Illinois side with my Democrat GAO superiors and supervisors against me.)
http://www.businessinsider.com/ap-former-ethics-director-decries-threat-from-wh-chief-of-staff-2017-7

 

FORBES
— How Illinois Courts Are Bankrupting The State – Omri Ben-Shahar
https://www.forbes.com/sites/omribenshahar/2017/07/08/how-illinois-courts-are-bankrupting-the-state/#ab297df3f82f

 

PARADE
— Tiny Houses – Diana Reese  (DIERSEN: The Outer Drive East studio condo that I lived in 1974-1976 was tiny, but I also owned a town home in University Park.)
https://parade.com/584592/dianareese/tiny-houses-are-big-meet-the-people-who-traded-square-footage-for-a-simpler-way-of-life/

July 3 Evening Edition

ABC7
— Senate vote on budget slated for Tuesday; House Speaker vows override of governor’s veto – Craig Wall
http://abc7chicago.com/politics/state-budget-bill-in-doubt-as-talks-appear-to-break-down/2176823/

 

NBC5
— Lawmakers Return to Springfield as Senate Prepares to Vote on Tax Hike  According to one preliminary estimate, an average family with a combined income of $100,000 a year would pay about $1,100 more annually. – Susan Carlson and Charlie Wojciechowski
http://www.nbcchicago.com/blogs/ward-room/lawmakers-return-springfield-senate-tax-hike-432281653.html

 

CBS2
— State Working Towards Budget Rauner Vows To Veto
http://chicago.cbslocal.com/2017/07/03/state-working-towards-budget-rauner-vows-to-veto/

 

FOX NEWS CHICAGO
— Credit houses send Illinois positive financial signals – AP
http://www.fox32chicago.com/news/265526736-story

 

WLS AM
— State Rep  Chad Hays (R-Catlin) Calling It Quits Over Madigan – Rauner Feud – Nick Gale
http://www.wlsam.com/2017/07/03/state-rep-calling-it-quits-over-madigan-rauner-feud/

 

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— No vote Monday; Senate to take up budget bills on Tuesday – Tina Sfondeles
http://chicago.suntimes.com/news/despite-veto-threat-credit-agency-calls-budget-progress-concrete/
— No request yet from Trump election fraud commission: state – Stefano Esposito
http://chicago.suntimes.com/politics/no-request-yet-from-trump-election-fraud-commission-state/
— Don’t give private info about Illinois voters to Trump commission – Editorial (DIERSEN: How many of those registered to vote in Illinois are also registered to vote in other states?)
http://chicago.suntimes.com/opinion/dont-give-private-info-about-illinois-voters-to-trump-commission/
— 20 years of political failure in Illinois – Phil Kadner
http://chicago.suntimes.com/opinion/20-years-of-political-failure-in-illinois/
— Brave the fireworks and pass a state budget Tuesday – Editorial
http://chicago.suntimes.com/columnists/brave-the-fireworks-and-pass-a-state-budget-tuesday/
— Living free though not always feeling welcomed on the Fourth of July – Marlen Garcia  (DIERSEN: Anti-Trumps do not want members of the following groups to feel welcome in America: Protestant, conservative, Republican, American, White, male, older, rich, gun owners, German Americans, draft avoiders (except Bill Clinton), and/or those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.)
http://chicago.suntimes.com/columnists/living-free-though-not-always-feeling-welcomed-on-the-fourth-of-july/
— Donald Trump, America’s professional wrestler in chief – EDITORIAL
http://chicago.suntimes.com/opinion/donald-trump-americas-pro-wrestler-in-chief/

 

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— After tax hike and budget votes, Illinois avoids credit downgrade to junk for now – Monique Garcia and Kim Geiger
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/politics/ct-illinois-legislature-budget-met-0704-20170703-story.html
— Lip service in the Illinois House: Ten Dems vote to spend, but not to tax — contradicting years of party rhetoric – Editorial
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/opinion/editorials/ct-rauner-budget-madigan-taxes-edit-0704-jm-20170703-story.html

 

DAILY HERALD
— Why suburban lawmakers broke ranks on budget, tax hike votes – Marni Pyke
http://www.dailyherald.com/news/20170703/why-suburban-lawmakers-broke-ranks-on-budget-tax-hike-votes

 

SPRINGFIELD STATE JOURNAL REGISTER
— Credit houses send positive signals; Senate votes Tuesday – AP
http://www.sj-r.com/news/20170703/credit-houses-send-positive-signals-senate-votes-tuesday

 

WGN RADIO
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Anti-Trumps, anti-Rauners, and anti-Republicans promote Pat Brady.
http://wgnradio.com/2017/07/03/will-illinois-ever-settle-on-a-budget-the-latest-with-pat-brady/

 

WTTW
— GOP Joins Democrats to Approve Tax Hike in Madigan’s House – Amanda Vinicky
http://chicagotonight.wttw.com/2017/07/03/gop-joins-democrats-approve-tax-hike-madigan-s-house

 

WJBC
— Sen. Brady: Budget bill a last-minute ‘stunt’ – Eric Stock
http://www.wjbc.com/2017/07/03/sen-brady-budget-bill-a-last-minute-stunt/

 

WSIL TV
— GOP voters blame Congress, not Trump, for lack of progress – AP
http://www.wsiltv.com/story/35804248/gop-voters-blame-congress-not-trump-for-lack-of-progress
— Trump White House still lacks a website for Spanish speakers – AP  (DIERSEN: Ever-increasingly, anti-Trumps want government to give preference to those who speak Spanish, that is, to discriminate against those who speak only English.)
http://www.wsiltv.com/story/35805320/trump-white-house-still-lacks-a-website-for-spanish-speakers

 

CENTRAL ILLINOIS PROUD
— Poll: Majority of Americans say civility has declined since Trump elected  Poll surveyed 1,205 adults June 21-25 – EUGENE SCOTT
http://www.centralillinoisproud.com/news/politics/poll-majority-of-americans-say-civility-has-declined-since-trump-elected/756701173

 

  1. LOUIS TODAY
    — With junk status looming, Gov. Bruce Rauner holds key to financial recovery – Editorial
    http://www.stltoday.com/opinion/editorial/editorial-with-junk-status-looming-gov-bruce-rauner-holds-key/article_f8826a79-04bc-5da6-a49c-2c413e10049e.html

 

WIRE POINTS
— Who Knows What’s In the $36 Billion Spending Plan Illinois House Just Passed? – Mark Glennon
http://www.wirepoints.com/who-knows-whats-in-the-36-billion-spending-plan-illinois-house-just-passed-wirepoints-original/

 

DUPAGE POLICY JOURNAL
— Ives argues Illinois needs jobs, not tax hike that hurts hard workers – Hoang Tran
http://dupagepolicyjournal.com/stories/511143224-ives-argues-illinois-needs-jobs-not-tax-hike-that-hurts-hard-workers
— Breen calls tax hike part of a blackmail budget – Hoang Tran
http://dupagepolicyjournal.com/stories/511142856-breen-calls-tax-hike-part-of-a-blackmail-budget
— Willowbrook mayor Frank Trilla among possible replacements for Radogno’s Senate seat – Michael McGrady
http://dupagepolicyjournal.com/stories/511141662-willowbrook-mayor-among-possible-replacements-for-radogno-s-senate-seat
(FROM THE ARTICLE: According to Chicago City Wire, Trilla, along with DuPage County Board members John Curran and Gary Grasso, could possibly be selected by a local Republican Party committee to fill the unexpired term of Radogno, who announced her resignation June 29.)

 

WILL COUNTY GAZETTE
— Durkin laments loss of compromise as House passes 33 percent tax hike – Hoang Tran
http://willcountygazette.com/stories/511142854-durkin-laments-loss-of-compromise-as-house-passes-33-percent-tax-hike

 

ILLINOIS REVIEW
— MCSWEENEY FILES BILL TO REPEAL MADIGAN TAX HIKE
http://illinoisreview.typepad.com/illinoisreview/2017/07/mcsweeney-files-bill-to-repeal-madigan-tax-hike.html
— DEMOCRAT TWEET SHOWS WHAT ILLINOIS IS UP AGAINST IN BALANCING A BUDGET
http://illinoisreview.typepad.com/illinoisreview/2017/07/democrat-tweet-shows-what-illinois-is-up-against-in-balancing-a-budget.html
— REP. UNES: EXTREMISTS ON BOTH SIDES DON’T ALWAYS TELL THE TRUTH ABOUT BUDGET
http://illinoisreview.typepad.com/illinoisreview/2017/07/rep-unes-extremists-on-both-sides-dont-always-tell-the-truth-about-budget.html
— MCDERMED: WE CAN’T ASK FOR MORE FROM ILLINOIS TAXPAYERS WITH NOTHING IN RETURN
http://illinoisreview.typepad.com/illinoisreview/2017/07/mcdermed-we-cant-ask-for-more-from-illinois-taxpayers-with-nothing-in-return.html

 

CAPITOL FAX
— Cullerton will call budget votes tomorrow
https://capitolfax.com/2017/07/03/cullerton-will-call-budget-votes-tomorrow/
— Durkin won’t attend leaders’ meeting tomorrow
https://capitolfax.com/2017/07/03/durkin-wont-attend-leaders-meeting-tomorrow/
— Republicans a no-show to leaders’ meeting
https://capitolfax.com/2017/07/03/republicans-a-no-show-to-leaders-meeting/
— Madigan says Republicans revolted on tax hike because of “intimidation” by Rauner and his staff
https://capitolfax.com/2017/07/03/madigan-says-republicans-revolted-on-tax-hike-because-of-intimidation-by-rauner-and-his-staff/
— Rauner releases video vowing to “redouble our efforts to change the state”
https://capitolfax.com/2017/07/03/rauner-releases-video-vowing-to-redouble-our-efforts-to-change-the-state/
— The “benefits” to Rauner of a veto override
https://capitolfax.com/2017/07/03/the-benefits-to-rauner-of-a-veto-override/
— Andersson: “The reality is ‘cuts only’ did not have the votes”
https://capitolfax.com/2017/07/03/andersson-the-reality-is-cuts-only-did-not-have-the-votes/
— S&P releases statement about “meaningful step” toward budget
https://capitolfax.com/2017/07/03/sp-releases-statement-about-meaningful-step-toward-budget/
— House Democratic women stage brief “sit-in” at governor’s office
https://capitolfax.com/2017/07/03/house-democratic-women-stage-brief-sit-in-at-governors-office/
— Rep. Chad Hays (R-Catlin) to retire: “Blame, press conferences and talking points have replaced governing”
https://capitolfax.com/2017/07/03/rep-chad-hays-to-retire-blame-press-conferences-and-talking-points-have-replaced-governing/
— Policy Institute has even bigger numbers – ILGOP says there’s more to it *** Coverage follows conflict
https://capitolfax.com/2017/07/03/coverage-follows-conflict/
— A huge and immediate spending/revenue problem remains
https://capitolfax.com/2017/07/03/a-huge-and-immediate-spendingrevenue-problem-remains/

 

NEWSMAX
— Huckabee: Media ‘Hates Trump More Than They Love America’ – Sandy Fitzgerald
http://www.newsmax.com/Politics/huckabee-media-trump/2017/07/03/id/799487/

 

FOX NEWS INSIDER
— GOP Senate Candidate Challenges Elizabeth Warren to DNA Ancestry Test  (DIERSEN: What is your national origin?  During the 1840s and 1850s, all my ancestors immigrated to northeast Illinois from what is now Germany.  Of course, needless-to-say, my critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes have always used that against me. In my defense, I stress that my grandfather on my father’s side fought the Germans during WWI, that my uncles on my mother’s side fought the Germans during WWII, and that my father would have fought the Germans during WWII if he had not been 4-F.  Further, according to http://dna.ancestry.com, my ancestry is 33% Europe West, 28% Scandinavia, 24% Great Britan, 11% Ireland, 2% Europe East, 1% Finland/Northwest Russia, and 1% Italy/Greece.)
http://insider.foxnews.com/2017/07/03/elizabeth-warren-challenger-va-shiva-ayyadurai-sends-dna-kit-test-indian-ancestry

 

NEW YORK TIMES
— Caught in Budget Tugs of War, States Teeter on the Brink – JESS BIDGOOD, JULIE BOSMAN and ALEXANDER BURNS
https://www.nytimes.com/2017/07/03/us/budget-state-shutdown-taxes.html

 

WASHINGTON POST
— 2 positive credit agency notices for Illinois – AP
https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/the-latest-illinois-house-votes-to-raise-taxes/2017/07/02/bb3f9750-5f89-11e7-80a2-8c226031ac3f_story.html

 

LOS ANGELES TIMES
— Weed, weed, everywhere, but not a spliff to smoke – C. Moon Reed
http://www.latimes.com/opinion/op-ed/la-oe-reed-pot-vegas-20170630-story.html

 

NEWSWEEK
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Anti-Trumps say “SUPPORT FOR DONALD TRUMP’S IMPEACHMENT IS WAY HIGHER THAN HIS LATEST APPROVAL RATING.”
http://www.newsweek.com/support-donald-trumps-impeachment-higher-latest-approval-rating-631212

 

NBC 29
— TRAGIC: Marijuana sales in Nevada exceed stores’ expectations – AP
http://www.nbc29.com/story/35805902/marijuana-sales-in-nevada-exceed-stores-expectations

 

WTVR
— Losing millions of dollars, Colonial Williamsburg makes ‘difficult decisions’ – SCOTT WISE  (DIERSEN: Sadly, members of the following groups are not interested in Williamsburg, have no use for Williamsburg, despise Williamsburg, or hate Williamsburg: 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://wtvr.com/2017/06/29/colonial-williamsburg-cuts/

 

THE ATLANTIC
— Trump’s Celebration of an Exclusionary Vision of Freedom  The president appeared at the Kennedy Center with Robert Jeffress—an evangelical leader with whom he’s bound by a shared antipathy to Muslims. – PETER BEINART (DIERSEN: There are tremendous conflicts between Islam and the U.S. Constitution.  Islam is more like a political party or a country without borders than a religion.)
https://www.theatlantic.com/politics/archive/2017/07/trumps-celebration-of-an-exclusionary-vision-of-freedom/532575/

July 2 Morning Edition

WGN TV
— Madigan changes course, will hold vote on tax plan Sunday – JORDAN MUCK AND TAHMAN BRADLEY
http://wgntv.com/2017/07/01/no-weekend-budget-votes-madigan-says-as-states-new-fiscal-year-begins/

 

FOX NEWS CHICAGO
— Illinois police: We won’t be getting body cams, because we don’t have the money – AP  (DIERSEN: Should everyone involved in government, in politics, in the news media, in etc. wear body cams to better document a) what they say and do and b) what others say and do?)
http://www.fox32chicago.com/news/national/265269464-story

 

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— 21 people shot, 2 fatally, in city shootings – Elvia Malagon, Peter Nickeas and Deanese Williams-Harris
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/breaking/ct-chicago-july-4-weekend-shootings-violence-20170701-story.html
— Halfway through 2017, violence remains stubbornly high in Chicago – Jeremy Gorner
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/breaking/ct-chicago-violence-first-six-months-met-20170630-story.html
— America, be nice to each other – Editorial  (DIERSEN: I should write a book about those in my precinct, in Wheaton, in Glen Ellyn, in DuPage County, and in Illinois who are the most unfriendly, unfair, nitpicking, backstabbing, ankle-biting, destructive, disrespectful, deceitful, judgmental, manipulative, domineering, condescending, scapegoating, bombastic, rude, mean, nasty, cruel, vicious, hateful, threatening, and even worse things. Virtually all of the aforesaid are churchgoers a) who bring disgrace to their church and to all the organizations that they are a member of and b) who blame me and my GOPUSA ILLINOIS emails for their problems, for your problems, for my problems, and for everyone’s problems.)
http://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/elgin-courier-news/opinion/ct-abn-editorial-st-0702-20170630-story.html
— Made in America: Jeep, Ford, Honda models rank as the biggest domestic drivers of the auto industry – Kelsey Mays  (DIERSEN: Overwhelmingly, my critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes a) hate vehicles made by General Motors, Ford, and Chrysler, b) hate those who own/owned vehicles made by General Motors, Ford, or Chrysler, and c) hate unions and past, present, and future union members.  I was a union member for almost 12 years. I worked for Chrysler for a short time in 1970.  I own a 1972 Chevy Corvette, 1996 Ford Thunderbird LX, 2003 Chevy Cavalier LS, 2005 Chevy Corvette, 2013 Dodge Charger R/T Max, and 2016 Ford Mustang.  I have owned a 1958 Chevy BelAir, 1962 Chevy BelAir, 1962 Chevy Impala SS, 1966 Pontiac Tempest Sprint, 1968 Oldsmobile 442, 1968 Dodge Charger R/T, 1969 Dodge Charger SE, 1974 Dodge Dart, 1978 Chevy Chevette, 1978 Oldsmobile Delta 88 Royale, 1990 Ford Thunderbird LX, 1993 Ford Thunderbird, and 1997 Chevy Cavalier.)
http://www.chicagotribune.com/classified/automotive/sc-autocover-most-american-made-cars-20170628-story.html
— GOP bill would let churches endorse political candidates – AP  (DIERSEN: From what I see, ever-increasingly, churches act as operatives or as dupes for the Democrat Party.)
http://www.chicagotribune.com/business/sns-bc-us–congress-religion-20170630-story.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: An anti-Trump says “Trump’s tweets raise questions about his mental state.”
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/columnists/sns-201706301616–tms–poltodayctnyq-a20170702-20170702-column.html
— Trump: States are ‘trying to hide’ things from voter fraud panel. Here’s what they say – Philip Bump and Christopher Ingraham
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/nationworld/politics/ct-trump-states-voter-fraud-panel-20170701-story.html
— A conservative California minister supported Trump. Now, he’s getting deported. – Kate Morrissey  (DIERSEN: Conservatives respect the rule of law. A conservative would never come to country illegally, stay in a country illegally, or bring others to a country illegally.)
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/nationworld/ct-minister-supported-trump-now-getting-deported-20170701-story.html

 

DAILY HERALD
— Madigan: Revenue vote now set for today – AP
http://www.dailyherald.com/news/20170701/madigan-revenue-vote-now-set-for-today
— Glen Ellyn celebrates Fourth all day – Ann Piccininni
http://www.dailyherald.com/news/20170702/glen-ellyn-celebrates-fourth-all-day

 

WTTW
— Mixed Signals, Finger-Pointing as Illinois Begins 3rd Year Without Budget – Amanda Vinicky
http://chicagotonight.wttw.com/2017/07/01/mixed-signals-finger-pointing-illinois-begins-3rd-year-without-budget

 

BLOOMINGTON PANTAGRAPH
— Madigan: Revenue vote now set for Sunday afternoon – AP
http://www.pantagraph.com/news/state-and-regional/illinois/government-and-politics/madigan-revenue-vote-now-set-for-sunday-afternoon/article_27ae73a7-3455-5afc-8bcc-9594bc771f5b.html

 

SPRINGFIELD STATE JOURNAL REGISTER
— Madigan says tax increase will get a vote Sunday – Doug Finke
http://www.sj-r.com/news/20170701/madigan-says-tax-increase-will-get-vote-sunday
— Keep the momentum going on state budget – Editorial
http://www.sj-r.com/opinion/20170701/our-view-keep-momentum-going-on-state-budget

 

QUAD CITY TIMES
— State of Failure – Editorial
http://qctimes.com/news/opinion/editorial/editorial-state-of-failure/article_91102741-e5a9-5cfe-a78c-5c52a85558d3.html

 

CHAMPAIGN/URBANA NEWS GAZETTE
— Davis remains fairly solid in most of 13th District – Tom Kacich
http://www.news-gazette.com/news/local/2017-07-02/tom-kacich-davis-remains-fairly-solid-most-13th-district.html

 

RIVER CITY READER
— Leadership Change Could Mean a New Dynamic in Senate – Rich Miller  (DIERSEN: What does Bill Brady think of you? My critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes have always shouted at Brady that I have caused all of his problems, that I am causing all of his problems, and that I will continue to cause all of his problems until I am gotten rid of.  My critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes especially blame me for Brady’s a) losing the 2006 Republican gubernatorial primary, b) losing the 2010 gubernatorial election, and c) losing the 2014 Republican gubernatorial primary.)
http://www.rcreader.com/commentary/leadership-change-could-mean-new-dynamic

 

CENTRAL ILLINOIS PROUD
— Trump defends social media use after controversial tweets  Trump defended his use of Twitter – PAUL LEBLANC
http://www.centralillinoisproud.com/news/politics/trump-defends-social-media-use-after-controversial-tweets/755850491
— Defiant Trump resumes attacks on ‘Morning Joe’ hosts, despite bipartisan criticism – POTUS says hosts are ‘crazy,’ ‘dumb as a rock’ – DEENA ZARU
http://www.centralillinoisproud.com/news/politics/defiant-trump-resumes-attacks-on-morning-joe-hosts-despite-bipartisan-criticism/755570421

 

NEWSMAX
— Junk Status Looms for Obama’s Home State?
http://www.newsmax.com/Finance/Economy/Illinois-junk-debt-budget/2017/07/01/id/799357/

 

DAILY CALLER
— Woman Rips Confederate Flag Off Man’s Truck, Hits Him With Car – Justin Caruso
http://dailycaller.com/2017/06/25/woman-rips-confederate-flag-off-mans-truck-hits-him-with-car/

 

BREITBART
— Orange County Ends 23-Year Bankruptcy as Illinois, Connecticut and Maine Default – CHRISS W. STREET
http://www.breitbart.com/california/2017/07/01/oc-ends-23-year-bankruptcy-illinois-connecticut-maine-default/

 

NATIONAL REVIEW
— As California Begins Confiscation, a Lone Judge Defends the Second Amendment – DAVID FRENCH
http://www.nationalreview.com/article/449154/californias-high-capacity-magazine-confiscation-halted-judge-second-amendment

 

NEW YORK TIMES
— ‘I’m President and They’re Not’: Trump Attacks Media at Faith Rally – MICHAEL D. SHEAR
https://www.nytimes.com/2017/07/01/us/politics/trump-tweets-stoke-voter-fraud-claim-and-attack-news-media.html
— Trump Administration Targets Parents in New Immigration Crackdown – CAITLIN DICKERSON  (DIERSEN: My critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes a) glorify and praise those who come to America illegally, who stay in America illegally, and who bring others to America illegally and b) demonize, denigrate, and condemn me, my parents, my grandparents, my great grandparents, and the rest of my ancestors.)
https://www.nytimes.com/2017/07/01/us/trump-arrest-undocumented-immigrants.html
— HARDCOPY ARTICLE TITLE: Political Hobbyists Are Ruing the Country – Eitan Hersh  (DIERSEN: What do you say to those who a) claim to be political experts, b) crow that they have never read a GOPUSA ILLINOIS email and never will, and c) demonize, denigrate, and condemn me, my GOPUSA ILLINOIS emails, and those who read them?)
https://www.nytimes.com/2017/06/29/opinion/sunday/the-problem-with-participatory-democracy-is-the-participants.html
— HARDCOPY ARTICLE TITLE: Why It’s Good to Forget — ULRICH BOSER  (DIERSEN: Of course, my critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes do not want me to forget their success in harming me, and I have not forgotten.)
https://www.nytimes.com/2017/06/30/opinion/sunday/forgot-where-you-parked-good.html
— Save Free Speech From Trolls – Lindy West  (DIERSEN: I should write a book about those in Wheaton, in Glen Ellyn, in Milton Township, in DuPage County, and in Illinois a) who have lots of religious, government, political, and/or financial clout and b) who since 2000 have focused their lives on stopping me from putting GOPUSA ILLINOIS emails together and sending them out and stopping everyone from reading those emails.)
https://www.nytimes.com/2017/07/01/opinion/sunday/save-free-speech-from-trolls.html

 

WASHINGTON POST
— With health bill looming, senators aren’t rushing into the July Fourth spotlight – Paul Kane
https://www.washingtonpost.com/powerpost/with-health-bill-looming-senators-arent-rushing-into-the-july-fourth-spotlight/2017/07/01/5e86982c-5ddd-11e7-9fc6-c7ef4bc58d13_story.html
— The U.S. fertility rate just hit a historic low. Why some demographers are freaking out. – Ariana Eunjung Cha  (DIERSEN: Democrats run education in America.  Ever-increasingly, those Democrats focus on cranking out “good little Democrats.”  I am not a Democrat because my outstanding parents had enough money to a) have me baptized as a Missouri Synod Lutheran (MSL) in 1948, b) send me to Trinity Lutheran Grade School in Crete 1953-1961, c) send me to Hope Lutheran Grade School 1961-1962 to stay with the Missouri Synod, and d) have me confirmed as a MSL in 1962.)
https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/to-your-health/wp/2017/06/30/the-u-s-fertility-rate-just-hit-a-historic-low-why-some-demographers-are-freaking-out/

 

NEW YORK DAILY NEWS
— As new fiscal year dawns, hope for Illinois budget dims – Reuters
http://www.nydailynews.com/newswires/news/national/new-fiscal-year-dawns-hope-illinois-budget-dims-article-1.3294766

 

NEW YORK POST
— Why the generation after millennials will vote Republican – Salena Zito
http://nypost.com/2017/07/01/why-the-next-generation-after-millennials-will-vote-republican/

 

FORBES
— Trump’s Leaner White House Payroll Projected To Save Taxpayers $22 Million – Adam Andrzejewski
https://www.forbes.com/sites/adamandrzejewski/2017/07/02/trumps-leaner-white-house-payroll-projected-to-save-taxpayers-22-million/#40336a1057e6

 

INVESTOR’S BUSINESS DAILY
— Republicans Are A Big-Government Party, Too – Mona Charen
http://www.investors.com/politics/columnists/mona-charen-republicans-are-a-big-government-party-too/

 

BLOOMBERG
— Trump Invokes Patriotism and Unity After Day of Twitter Outbursts – Margaret Talev
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2017-07-02/trump-invokes-patriotism-unity-after-day-of-twitter-outbursts

June 23 Evening Edition

ABC7
— Rauner signs gun bill; still no progress on budget – Craig Wall
http://abc7chicago.com/news/rauner-signs-gun-bill;-still-no-progress-on-budget/2137937/

 

NBC5
— Cullerton Calls Budget Special Session a ‘Political Stunt’  Gov. Rauner called the special session to try to force a budget deal before July 1 – Mary Ann Ahern
http://www.nbcchicago.com/blogs/ward-room/cullerton-calls-budget-special-session-political-stunt-430411433.html

 

CBS2
— Emanuel Calls Rauner A “Rookie Governor” With His Plan To Veto A 911 Surcharge
http://chicago.cbslocal.com/2017/06/23/emanuel-rauner-911-surcharge-bill/
— Day 3 In Springfield: ‘Time For An Intervention,’ One Leader Says – Dana Kozlov
http://chicago.cbslocal.com/2017/06/23/day-3-in-springfield-time-for-an-intervention-one-leader-says/

 

WLS AM
— Rauner says Democrats are failing to compromise
http://www.wlsam.com/2017/06/23/rauner-says-democrats-are-failing-to-compromise/

 

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— With week to go, Rauner and Madigan can’t even agree on meeting – Monique Garcia and Kim Geiger
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/politics/ct-illinois-legislature-leaders-meetings-met-0625-20170623-story.html

— Move quickly, Governor, in developing South Suburban Airport – Editorial
http://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/daily-southtown/opinion/ct-sta-editorial-south-suburban-airport-st-0625-20170624-story.html
— Quick takes on ‘Gov. Junk,’ Trump’s odd lies and more – Eric Zorn
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/opinion/zorn/ct-governor-junk-rauner-omarosa-trump-zorn-perspec-0625-jm-20170623-column.html
— A law to make thugs think twice before shooting – Editorial
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/opinion/editorials/ct-gun-crime-sentences-rauner-edit-0624-jm-20170623-story.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Ever-increasingly, Democrats promote LGBTQactivity.
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/ct-chicago-pride-parade-2017-htmlstory.html
— Welcome to Fear City, Illinois: Lessons from the New York financial meltdown – Editorial
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/opinion/editorials/ct-new-york-chicago-illinois-bankruptcy-edit-0625-20170623-story.html
— The myth of sweet seasons in Springfield: What Rauner really walked into – Editorial
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/opinion/editorials/ct-rauner-budget-madigan-history-edit-0625-jm-20170623-story.html

 

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— A budget by June 30, or Illinois faces unprecedented ‘junk’ status – MARK BROWN
http://chicago.suntimes.com/politics/a-budget-by-june-30-or-illinois-faces-unprecedented-junk-status/
— Democrats, beware: African-American voters might take a pass in 2018 – Laura Washington
http://chicago.suntimes.com/columnists/democrats-beware-african-american-voters-might-take-a-pass-in-2018/
— New Chicago IRS criminal investigations chief took on Hells Angels – Jon Seidel  (DIERSEN: I worked for GAO on audits of IRS’s Criminal Investigation Division for 3 years.)
http://chicago.suntimes.com/politics/new-chicago-irs-criminal-investigations-chief-took-on-hells-angels/
— Emanuel and Rauner continue squabbling over phone-tax increase – Fran Spielman
http://chicago.suntimes.com/news/rahm-emanuel-rips-bruce-rauner-for-threatening-phone-tax-veto/
— Duckworth a name for Chicago U.S. Attorney – Lynn Sweet
http://chicago.suntimes.com/politics/white-house-sends-durbin-duckworth-a-name-for-chicago-u-s-attorney/

 

DAILY HERALD
— Nybo: Compromise school funding bill allows State to look at funding through a more fair lens – Mae Fitzpatrick
http://www.dailyherald.com/submitted/20170623/nybo-compromise-school-funding-bill-allows-state-to-look-at-funding-through-a-more-fair-lens
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Ever-increasingly, Democrats promote Islam.
http://www.dailyherald.com/news/20170623/at-end-of-ramadan-muslim-leader-explains-fasting–

 

CRAIN’S CHICAGO BUSINESS
— Time for Rauner to come out of hiding on Obamacare repeal – GREG HINZ
http://www.chicagobusiness.com/article/20170623/BLOGS02/170629898/time-for-rauner-to-come-out-of-hiding-on-obamacare-repeal
— A new twist in the Rauner-Emanuel Thompson Center squabble – GREG HINZ
http://www.chicagobusiness.com/article/20170623/BLOGS02/170629913/chicagos-thompson-center-deal-at-center-of-emanuel-rauner-battle
— As the clock ticks down, will Illinois leaders step up? – FREDERICK WADDELL, E. SCOTT SANTI AND JAY HENDERSON
http://www.chicagobusiness.com/article/20170622/OPINION/170629918/as-the-clock-ticks-down-will-illinois-leaders-step-up

 

SPRINGFIELD STATE JOURNAL REGISTER
— Mendoza issues warning while leaders argue – Doug Finke
http://www.sj-r.com/news/20170623/mendoza-issues-warning-while-leaders-argue

 

WSIL TV
— Meeting of top Illinois lawmakers canceled
http://www.wsiltv.com/story/35739032/meeting-of-top-illinois-lawmakers-canceled
— Pence visits Focus on Family amid change for religious right – AP
http://www.wsiltv.com/story/35732663/pence-visits-focus-on-family-amid-change-for-religious-right

 

WJBD RADIO
— White House responds to Johnny Depp’s assassination remarks
http://www.wjbdradio.com/politics/2017/06/23/white-house-responds-to-johnny-depps-assassination-remarks

 

FOX ILLINOIS
— Cullerton calls budget special session a ‘political stunt’ – AP
http://foxillinois.com/news/local/cullerton-calls-budget-special-session-a-political-stunt-06-23-2017

 

CHICAGO LAW BULLLETIN
— ARDC: Suspend Trump campaign’s former Illinois director over tax returns
http://www.chicagolawbulletin.com/Articles/2017/06/23/Suspend-ex-Trump-staffer-6-23-17
(FROM THE ARTICLE: An Attorney Registration & Disciplinary Commission Hearing Board has recommended that Springfield attorney Kent Gray, who was formerly a campaign director for President Donald Trump in Illinois and Missouri, be suspended for one year for allegedly lying about his tax returns in his divorce proceeding and for practicing while unauthorized.)

 

ILLINOIS LEAKS
— COD Foundation releases Federal Grand Jury Subpoena – JOHN KRAFT
http://edgarcountywatchdogs.com/2017/06/cod-foundation-releases-federal-grand-jury-subpoena/

 

ILLINOIS FAMILY INSTITUTE
— Must We Have Sharia in America? – Oliver Perry
https://illinoisfamily.org/islam-sharia/must-sharia-america/
— Christian Leaders Call on Congressional Leaders to Support the ‘Free Speech Fairness Act’ – John Biver
https://illinoisfamily.org/religious/christian-leaders-call-ryan-mccarthy-support-free-speech-fairness-act/
— Attorney General Jeff Sessions, Say It Ain’t So! – Laurie Higgins
https://illinoisfamily.org/federal/attorney-general-jeff-sessions-say-aint/

 

ILLINOIS REVIEW
— THORNER: DO BILLIONAIRES CONTROL POLITICAL PARTIES ON BOTH SIDES OF THE AISLE?
http://illinoisreview.typepad.com/illinoisreview/2017/06/thorner-do-billionaires-control-political-parties-on-both-sides-of-the-aisle.html
— ILLINOIS POLICY INSTITUTE CALLS FOR LAWMAKER PAY DELAY UNTIL BUDGET PASSAGE
http://illinoisreview.typepad.com/illinoisreview/2017/06/illinois-policy-institute-calls-for-lawmaker-pay-delay-until-budget-passage.html
— ST REP STEVE REICK’S FIRSTHAND REPORT ON SPECIAL SESSION
http://illinoisreview.typepad.com/illinoisreview/2017/06/st-rep-steve-reicks-firsthand-report-on-special-session-video.html
— DI LEO: SPRINGFIELD – THE CITY THAT BANNED CAPITALISM
http://illinoisreview.typepad.com/illinoisreview/2017/06/springfield-the-city-that-banned-capitalism.html

 

CAPITOL FAX
— Madigan’s daily press briefing: He’d meet with Rauner and he’s peeved at Durkin
https://capitolfax.com/2017/06/23/madigans-daily-press-briefing-hed-meet-with-rauner-and-hes-peeved-at-durkin/
— Rauner denies Cullerton claim – Cullerton: Special session is a “stunt” – Manar wants Rauner to call daily leaders meetings – Durkin said he opted out on his own *** Cullerton claims Rauner “pulled the plug” on meeting
https://capitolfax.com/2017/06/23/cullerton-claims-rauner-pulled-the-plug-on-meeting/
— Emanuel goes off on Rauner… again
https://capitolfax.com/2017/06/23/emanuel-goes-off-on-rauner-again/
— Rauner asked why Madigan could work with other governors and not him
https://capitolfax.com/2017/06/23/rauner-asked-why-madigan-could-work-with-other-governors-and-not-him/
— Hardiman on Madigan: “He’s like the Godfather down there”
https://capitolfax.com/2017/06/23/hardiman-on-madigan-he%e2%80%99s-like-the-godfather-down-there/

 

TOWNHALL
— Progressive Group: Screw White Working Class Voters – Matt Vespa
https://townhall.com/tipsheet/mattvespa/2017/06/23/progressive-group-screw-white-working-class-voters-n2345409

 

NEWSMAX
— Johnny Depp’s Trump Assassination Joke Thuds Online – Clyde Hughes
http://www.newsmax.com/TheWire/johnny-depp-trump-assassination-joke/2017/06/23/id/797797/

 

BREITBART
— European Union Admits Massive Rise of Illegal Migrants, But Not Refugees – CHRIS TOMLINSON
http://www.breitbart.com/london/2017/06/23/european-union-admits-massive-rise-illegal-migrants-not-refugees/

 

THE BLAZE
— Leading charity site labels top Christian organizations ‘hate groups’ – Tre Goins-Phillips  (DIERSEN: Ever-increasingly, if your organization does not promote LGBTQ activity, Democrats call it a hate group.)
http://www.theblaze.com/news/2017/06/23/leading-charity-site-labels-top-christian-organizations-hate-groups/

 

VOICE OF AMERICA
— Trump Signs Bill to Facilitate Firing of Federal VA Workers Accused of Wrongdoing  (DIERSEN: According to Democrats, opposing anything in the Democrat Party platform is wrongdoing.)
https://www.voanews.com/a/trump-signs-bill-to-facilitate-firing-of-federal-veterans-affairs-workers-accused-of-wrongdoing-/3913437.html

 

THE HILL
— GAO could lose 200 staff under proposed spending levels, say Dems – NIV ELIS  (DIERSEN: If GAO loses staff, they will be Republican, White, male, older, and/or non-veteran.)
http://thehill.com/policy/finance/339159-gao-could-lose-200-staff-under-proposed-spending-levels-say-dems
(FROM THE ARTICLE: The flat level of funding proposed for the Government Accountability Office in an appropriations subcommittee markup would lead to a staff reduction of 200 employees by the end of 2018, Democrats warned on Friday. “Frankly this bill’s funding level for the Government Accountability Office, I feel, is irresponsible,” said Rep. Tim Ryan (D-Ohio), the ranking member of the Appropriations Subcommittee on the Legislative Branch, which sent the bill to the full committee on Friday. That level of staff cuts would leave GAO with its lowest level of staff since the 1930s, Ryan added. The GAO is responsible for auditing government programs for Congress and recommending ways to ferret out inefficiencies. “With the Trump administration refusing legitimate oversight requests just because they come from Democrats, GAO’s efforts to root out waste, fraud and abuse are more important than ever,” Ryan said, referring to a legal opinion from the Trump administration advising agencies that they could ignore oversight requests from Democrats. The bill would leave the GAO’s funding flat at 2017 levels of $568 million, $46.2 million below its appropriation request for the year. Because the GAO expected $27.5 million in reimbursements from program and financial audits and rental income, however, the figure is only $22.7 million below its net appropriations request. Earlier in the week, GAO Director-General Gene Dodaro testified that the agency’s work identifying waste, fraud and abuse in the government led to $112 in savings for every dollar invested in the agency. “Last fiscal year alone, our work generated over $63 billion in financial benefits and 1,234 program and operational improvements across government,” Dodaro said.)

 

WASHINGTON POST
— Supreme Court gives second chance to man facing deportation because of bad lawyering – Robert Barnes
https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/courts_law/supreme-court-gives-second-chance-to-man-facing-deportation-because-of-bad-lawyering/2017/06/23/5d556d3c-5821-11e7-b38e-35fd8e0c288f_story.html

 

WALL STREET JOURNAL
— Tips for a Long, Healthy Life from ‘Longevity Village’  Smile more, rethink stress and embrace aging: A doctor shares lessons from his travels to a Chinese village known for its centenarians – John Day  (DIERSEN: How old are you?  I am 68.  Because my father died suddenly of heart failure in 1969 when he was 47 and I was 21, I wonder how many of my critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes erroneously counted on me to be dead by now.)
https://www.wsj.com/articles/tips-for-a-long-healthy-life-from-longevity-village-1498240237

 

INVESTOR’S BUSINESS DAILY
— The Banana Republic Of Illinois – STEPHEN MOORE
http://www.investors.com/politics/columnists/the-banana-republic-of-illinois/
— Despite What You’ve Heard, The Senate Bill Doesn’t Slash, Gut, Or Even Cut Medicaid
http://www.investors.com/politics/editorials/despite-what-youve-heard-the-senate-bill-doesnt-slash-gut-or-even-cut-medicaid/

 

EXECUTIVE GOV
— GAO Requests $618M Budget for Fiscal 2018 – Ramona Adams
https://www.executivegov.com/2017/06/gao-requests-618m-budget-for-fiscal-2018/

June 20 Evening Edition

ABC7
— Governor Rauner gives address focused on unity, budget – Eric Horng and Craig Wall
http://abc7chicago.com/politics/governor-rauner-gives-address-focused-on-unity-budget/2124059/

 

NBC5
— Gov. Rauner Addresses Illinois Day Before Special Session – Mary Ann Ahern
http://www.nbcchicago.com/blogs/ward-room/Gov-Rauner-to-Address-Illinois-One-Day-Before-Special-Session-429692643.html

 

CBS2
— On Eve Of Special Session, Pressure Mounts For Bipartisan State Budget – Jim Williams
http://chicago.cbslocal.com/2017/06/20/on-eve-of-special-session-pressure-mounts-for-bipartisan-state-budget/

 

WGN TV
— Rauner urges lawmakers to end ‘unnecessary’ budget impasse – AP
http://wgntv.com/2017/06/20/rauner-urges-lawmakers-to-end-unnecessary-budget-impasse/

 

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— In speech, Rauner urges lawmakers to ‘do what is right’ – Tina Sfondeles
http://chicago.suntimes.com/news/in-speech-rauner-urges-lawmakers-to-do-what-is-right/
— Ten days of bad news for 10 days of a Springfield special session – Editorial
http://chicago.suntimes.com/opinion/ten-days-of-bad-news-for-10-days-of-a-springfield-special-session/
— Living in Illinois teaches people to hate government – Phil Kadner
http://chicago.suntimes.com/columnists/living-in-illinois-teaches-people-to-hate-government/

 

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— Emanuel takes CPS graduation plan, and Rauner criticism, to a national audience – Katherine Skiba
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/politics/ct-rahm-emanuel-dc-speech-0620-met-20170620-story.html
— Bill Daley: Rauner can’t be re-elected without a budget deal – Kim Janssen
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/chicagoinc/ct-bill-daley-on-rauner-0621-chicago-inc-20170620-story.html
— Evanston residents petition to leave Skokie Park District, claim ‘double-taxation’ – Mike Isaacs
http://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/skokie/news/ct-skr-park-district-disconnect-petition-tl-0622-20170619-story.html
— Democrats are left wondering if Rauner is trying to intimidate them – Rich Miller
http://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/daily-southtown/opinion/ct-sta-miller-column-st-0621-20170620-story.html
— Four seek McAsey’s seat – Susan DeMar Lafferty
http://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/daily-southtown/news/ct-sta-four-seek-mcasey-seat-st-0621-20170620-story.html

 

DAILY HERALD
— DuPage forest district employee Ed Stevenson named new leader – Robert Sanchez
http://www.dailyherald.com/news/20170620/dupage-forest-district-employee-named-new-leader
— WASHINGTON: GOP leaders exclude most lawmakers from secret tax talks – AP
http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20170620/news/306209859/
— COD board to vote on settlement with two former administrators – Robert Sanchez
http://www.dailyherald.com/news/20170620/cod-board-to-vote-on-settlement-with-two-former-administrators
— TRAGIC: St. Charles aldermen favor expanded alcohol sales in city – James Fuller
http://www.dailyherald.com/business/20170620/st-charles-aldermen-favor-expanded-alcohol-sales-in-city

 

CRAIN’S CHICAGO BUSINESS
— No buyers for Chicago school bonds causes rates to hit 9% – Bloomberg
http://www.chicagobusiness.com/article/20170620/NEWS13/170629975/no-buyers-for-chicago-school-bonds-causes-rates-to-hit-9

 

SPRINGFIELD STATE JOURNAL REGISTER
— Rauner calls for unity ahead of special session – Doug Finke
http://www.sj-r.com/news/20170620/rauner-calls-for-unity-ahead-of-special-session
— Full text: Gov. Rauner’s special session address and reaction
http://www.sj-r.com/news/20170620/full-text-gov-rauners-special-session-address-and-reaction

 

FOX ILLINOIS
— Rep. Davis shares strong words for Congressional shooter
http://foxillinois.com/news/local/rep-davis-shares-strong-words-for-congressional-shooter

 

PEORIA PUBLIC RADIO
— Illinois Food Bank: ‘Cuts to SNAP Would Hurt State Economy’ – CASS HERRINGTON
http://peoriapublicradio.org/post/illinois-food-bank-cuts-snap-would-hurt-state-economy#stream/0

 

TIMES
— SALMAGUNDI: Even charity gambling needs regulation – Scott T. Holland
http://www.mywebtimes.com/opinion/columnists/salmagundi-even-charity-gambling-needs-regulation/article_c06b91f3-a94c-5d4d-8b21-91c3ff338909.html

 

CHICAGO NOW
— Watch IPI’s Dabrowski show Gov. Rauner & Speaker Madigan how to balance the IL budget w no new taxes – Jeff Berkowitz
http://www.chicagonow.com/public-affairs-with-jeff-berkowitz/2017/06/watch-ipis-dabrowski-show-gov-rauner-speaker-madigan-how-to-balance-the-il-budget-w-no-new-taxes-cableweb/

 

NPR ILLINOIS
— Sen. Bill Brady On Impasse And Special Session – SEAN CRAWFORD
http://nprillinois.org/post/sen-bill-brady-impasse-and-special-session#stream/0

 

CHICAGO CITY WIRE
— Illinois Policy writer: Old guard throws barbs as new media grabs awards – Karen Kidd
http://chicagocitywire.com/stories/511126210-illinois-policy-writer-old-guard-throws-barbs-as-new-media-grabs-awards

 

BGA
— ILLINOIS IS BROKE. WHY YOU SHOULD CARE ABOUT LAWMAKERS’ SPECIAL SESSION – Jose Sanchez
http://www.bettergov.org/news/illinois-is-broke-why-you-should-care-about-lawmakers-special-session

 

ILLINOIS LEAKS
— State Board of Elections refuses to answer Mautino Complaint – JOHN KRAFT
http://edgarcountywatchdogs.com/2017/06/state-board-of-elections-refuses-to-answer-mautino-complaint/

 

CAPITOL FAX
— Gov. Rauner’s “unity” address
https://capitolfax.com/2017/06/20/live-coverage-gov-rauners-unity-address/

 

WASHINGTON TIMES
— Senator calls college president ‘unfit’ for canceling conservative speakers on campus – Alex Swoyer
http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/jun/20/senator-college-prez-unfit-cancel-conservatives/

 

GOPUSA
— St. Louis finishes high — on ‘worst place to live’ list
http://www.gopusa.com/st-louis-finishes-high-on-worst-place-to-live-list/

 

BREITBART
— St. Louis Cardinals Refuse to Bow to LGBT Demands to Punish Christians – WARNER TODD HUSTON  (DIERSEN: I should write a book about individuals, organizations, companies, and governments in Wheaton, in Glen Ellyn, in Milton Township, in DuPage County, and in Illinois that have bowed to demands from by critics/opponents to punish me.  I am no longer the TAPROOT Republicans of Illinois chairman, a Wheaton Chamber of Commerce Government Affairs Committee member, the Milton Township Republican Central Committee webmaster, an Illinois Center Right Coalition Steering Committee member, an American Association of Political Consultants Midwest Chapter board member, a GAO employee, etc.)
http://www.breitbart.com/sports/2017/06/19/st-louis-cardinals-refuse-bow-lgbt-demands-punish-christians/

 

WASHINGTON POST
— A look at Illinois’ budget mess as lawmakers head to Capitol – AP
https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/a-look-at-illinois-budget-mess-as-lawmakers-head-to-capitol/2017/06/20/fb03db40-55d8-11e7-840b-512026319da7_story.html

 

RASMUSSEN REPORTS
— Anger Runs High on Both Sides of the Trump Divide
http://www.rasmussenreports.com/public_content/politics/general_politics/june_2017/anger_runs_high_on_both_sides_of_the_trump_divide

June 19 Evening Edition

CBS2
— Illinois Governor’s Race Heats Up With Strong Endorsements – Craig Dellimore
http://chicago.cbslocal.com/2017/06/19/illinois-governors-race-heats-up-with-strong-endorsements/
— Black Caucus Wary Of Trump Invite; ‘Not Interested In Just A Photo Op” – Nancy Harty
http://chicago.cbslocal.com/2017/06/19/black-caucus-wary-of-trump-invite-not-interested-in-just-a-photo-op/

 

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— Losing lottery jackpots could break state budget deadlock – Charles Selle
http://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/lake-county-news-sun/opinion/ct-lns-selle-illinois-lottery-stalemate-st-0620-20170619-story.html

 

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— Illinois gerrymandering doesn’t measure up to Wisconsin – Mark Brown
http://chicago.suntimes.com/politics/illinois-gerrymandering-doesnt-measure-up-to-wisconsin/

 

CRAIN’S CHICAGO BUSINESS
— Fundraiser, protest set for Illinois GOP representatives – GREG HINZ
http://www.chicagobusiness.com/article/20170619/BLOGS02/170619882/fundraiser-protest-set-for-illinois-gop-representatives
— Congressional duel: Rush, Gutierrez split backing for Illinois governor – GREG HINZ
http://www.chicagobusiness.com/article/20170619/BLOGS02/170619885/rush-gutierrez-split-backing-for-illinois-governor

 

WTTW
— Illinois State Reps Discuss Budget Ahead of Special Session – Evan Garcia
http://chicagotonight.wttw.com/2017/06/19/illinois-state-reps-discuss-budget-ahead-special-session

 

TIMES
— Raffle, poker run rules spark outcry – David Giuliani
http://www.mywebtimes.com/news/local/raffle-poker-run-rules-spark-outcry/article_bfa4b689-a2ea-537a-9e05-498b99773231.html

 

NORTHERN PUBLIC RADIO
— Dick Durbin and Rodney Davis Hold Bipartisan Meeting In Wake Of Shooting – BRIAN MACKEY
http://northernpublicradio.org/post/two-illinois-congressmen-hold-bipartisan-meeting-wake-shooting

 

ILLINOIS NEWS NETWORK
— Mattoon township businesses file class action lawsuit after skyrocketing property taxes – Cole Lauterbach
https://www.ilnews.org/news/statewide/township-businesses-file-class-action-lawsuit-after-skyrocketing-property-taxes/article_0e9b97b8-52de-11e7-8b8f-638c67eced53.html#new_tab
— Critics: Senate Democrats’ ‘privilege’ tax bad policy, a political shot at Rauner – Jacob Bielanski
https://www.ilnews.org/news/state_politics/critics-senate-democrats-privilege-tax-bad-policy-a-political-shot/article_faba5b1c-5297-11e7-8636-57013abbc671.html

 

NORTH COOK NEWS
— Cook County voters told to demand property tax freeze over 10 percent hike – Caitlin Nordahl
http://northcooknews.com/stories/511128335-cook-county-voters-told-to-demand-property-tax-freeze-over-10-percent-hike

 

ILLINOIS FAMILY ACTION
— Now is the Season for Success for the GOP on the Issues Battlefield – John Biver
https://illinoisfamilyaction.org/2017/06/now-is-the-season-for-success-for-the-gop-on-the-issues-battlefield/

 

CAPITOL FAX
— Pritzker responds to cancellation
https://capitolfax.com/2017/06/19/rauner-slammed-over-ahca-silence/
(FROM THE ARTICLE: The governor has canceled his appearance tonight…  Gov. Bruce Rauner had been set to be there and, in fact, was billed as the star of the evening. But he’s now canceled. Rauner’s office says it’s because of the special legislative session on the budget that begins the day after tomorrow, but perhaps he also doesn’t want to be too closely associated with some of the health care and other votes coming down in Washington.)
— Rauner folks blitz Peoria doors
https://capitolfax.com/2017/06/19/rauner-folks-blitz-peoria-doors/

 

GOPUSA
— Scores of farm workers, illegals march on liberal Ben & Jerry’s
http://www.gopusa.com/?p=25949
— Food stamp use rose dramatically under Obama; Trump cuts are next
http://www.gopusa.com/?p=25968
— Before assassination attempt on Scalise, one GOP representative, Ann Wagner, had reported 5 death threats
http://www.gopusa.com/?p=25979

 

DAILY CALLER
— Illinois Hate Crime Convicts To Receive ‘Diversity Training’ – Anders Hagstrom  (DIERSEN: The federal government requires all its employees to take to take lots of diversity training.  I took lots of diversity training while I worked for IRS 1971-1980 and for GAO 1980-1997.)
http://dailycaller.com/2017/06/19/illinois-hate-crime-convicts-to-receive-diversity-training/
— NYT Columnist: Deport Americans, Not Illegal Immigrants – Scott Greer
http://dailycaller.com/2017/06/18/nyt-columnist-deport-americans-not-illegal-immigrants/
— Black Organizations Honor Slavery’s End By Taking Over Property – Amber Randall
http://dailycaller.com/2017/06/19/black-organizations-honor-slaverys-end-by-taking-over-property/

 

AMERICAN THINKER
— Something is fishy about USS Fitzgerald story we are getting from the media – Thomas Lifson
http://www.americanthinker.com/blog/2017/06/something_is_fishy_about_uss_fitzgerald_story_we_are_getting_from_the_media.html

 

INVESTOR’S BUSINESS DAILY
— Don’t Bail Out Failing States Like Illinois – Editorial
http://www.investors.com/politics/editorials/dont-bail-out-failing-states-like-illinois/

 

THE HILL
— White House reporters fume over off-camera briefings – JONATHAN EASLEY
http://thehill.com/homenews/administration/338457-white-house-reporters-fume-over-off-camera-briefings

 

WASHINGTON POST
— The destruction of political norms started decades ago. Here’s how it happened. – E.J. Dionne Jr.  (DIERSEN: My critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes are moral relativists who believe that their end justifies their means.  They are disciples of Saul Alinsky.)
https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/the-destruction-of-political-norms-started-decades-ago-heres-how-it-happened/2017/06/18/0a963bf6-52d3-11e7-91eb-9611861a988f_story.html

 

FORBES
— Five Reasons To Wear The Same Thing Every Day – Joshua Becker
https://www.forbes.com/sites/joshuabecker/2017/06/14/five-reasons-to-wear-the-same-thing-every-day/#39e333a6c7de

 

FEDERAL TIMES
— 100-plus lawmakers join in opposing fed pay, benefits cuts in proposed 2018 budget – Rachael Kalinyak
http://www.federaltimes.com/articles/100-plus-lawmakers-join-in-opposing-fed-pay-benefits-cuts-in-proposed-2018-budget

June 14 Evening Edition

GOPUSA ILLINOIS
— Milton Township Republican Central Committee held an outstanding meeting Wednesday evening, June 14, 2017, at the Wheaton Bowl Banquet Hall.  Senator Mike Connelly and Representative Jeanne Ives gave outstanding updates on state budget problems and related issues.  Attendees included Almiron, Bibbiano, Carlson, Cherry, Cooper, Dangelo, Eckhoff, Elliott, Falbo, Fitzpatrick, Amy Grant, Henry, Keller, Krzyzewski, LeVan, Lofgren, Mazzochi, McGowen, McNeily, Molitor, Nathwani, Orel, Ryan, and Wilson. – Dave Diersen
https://gopillinois.com

 

ABC7
— Politicians react to shooting of Majority Whip Scalise at Virginia Park
http://abc7chicago.com/news/politicians-react-to-shooting-of-majority-whip-scalise/2097407/

 

NBC5
— Ill. Congressman Who Was at Va. Baseball Practice During Shooting: ‘This Could Be the First Political Rhetorical Terrorist Act’  Davis tweeted Wednesday morning “Please pray for Steve and all those injured”
http://www.nbcchicago.com/blogs/ward-room/Ill-Teamembers-React-to-Shooting-at-Congressional-Baseball-Practice-428403553.html
— Illinois Politicians React to Shooting at Congressional Baseball Practice – Mary Ann Ahern
http://www.nbcchicago.com/blogs/ward-room/illinois-politicians-react-shooting-congressional-baseball-practice-428448883.html

 

CBS2
— Rep. Rodney Davis: “This Would Have Been A Massacre” If Not For Capitol Police
http://chicago.cbslocal.com/2017/06/14/rep-rodney-davis-this-would-have-been-a-massacre-if-not-for-police/
— Shooter Had Disappeared From Illinois After Erratic Behavior
http://chicago.cbslocal.com/2017/06/14/shooter-had-disappeared-from-illinois-after-erratic-behavior/
— Rauner and Other Illinois Elected Officials React To Virginia Shooting
http://chicago.cbslocal.com/2017/06/14/rauner-and-other-illinois-elected-officials-react-to-virginia-shooting/

 

FOX NEWS CHICAGO
— Witness captures video of shooting where US congressman, three others wounded
http://www.fox32chicago.com/news/261343212-story

 

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— In 18 letters to paper, shooter ripped GOP, urged ‘progressive’ taxing
http://chicago.suntimes.com/news/in-18-letters-to-paper-shooter-ripped-gop-urged-progressive-taxing/
— Ballfield gunman ‘always angry’ in contacts with congressman’s office – Frank Main, Lynn Sweet, Sam Charles and Stefano Esposito
http://chicago.suntimes.com/news/alleged-baseball-practice-gunman-was-james-hodgkinson-of-belleville/
— Republicans say they have Rauner-backed ‘compromise’ budget plan – Tina Sfondeles
http://chicago.suntimes.com/news/republicans-say-they-have-rauner-backed-compromise-budget-plan/
— When you get 90 percent, declare victory – Editorial
http://chicago.suntimes.com/opinion/when-you-get-90-percent-declare-victory/

 

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— Rep. Scalise remains in critical condition after attacker opens fire on GOP baseball practice – Erica Werner and Chad Day
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/nationworld/ct-steve-scalise-shot-gop-baseball-practice-20170614-story.html
— Illinois congressman Rodney Davis at Virginia shooting: ‘It’s my breaking point’ – Katherine Skiba
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/breaking/ct-illinois-congressman-virginia-shooting-20170614-story.html
— Amid Democratic criticism, Rauner’s Republicans offer ‘compromise’ plan to end stalemate – Kim Geiger
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/politics/ct-rauner-republicans-illinois-budget-met-0615-20170614-story.html
— Suspected Va. gunman identified as James T. Hodgkinson of downstate Illinois – David Heinzmann
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/breaking/ct-james-hodgkinson-shooter-20170614-story.html
— In Belleville, gunman who shot GOP rep remembered ‘as a very irascible, angry little man’ – David Heinzmann and Jeff Coen
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/breaking/ct-james-hodgkinson-shooter-20170614-story.html
— Let’s take a step back, then demand clarity – John Kass
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/columnists/kass/ct-virginia-shooting-kass-0615-20170614-column.html
— One man’s leap from activist to shooter is a warning for all of us to step back – Editorial
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/opinion/editorials/ct-steve-scalise-shooting-baseball-congress-edit-20170614-story.html

 

DAILY HERALD
— Who was the shooter? – Belleville News-Democrat
http://www.dailyherald.com/news/20170614/who-was-the-shooter–
— Hodgkinson letters: ‘I have never said life sucks, only the policies of the Republicans’ – Belleville News-Democrat
http://www.dailyherald.com/news/20170614/hodgkinson-letters-i-have-never-said-life-sucks-only-the-policies-of-the-republicans
— Historic Wheaton mansion may be saved after all – Katlyn Smith
http://www.dailyherald.com/news/20170614/historic-wheaton-mansion-may-be-saved-after-all
— Former, current Illinois lawmakers don’t see big security changes coming – Jake Griffin
http://www.dailyherald.com/news/20170614/former-current-illinois-lawmakers-dont-see-big-security-changes-coming

 

CRAIN’S CHICAGO BUSINESS
— Rauner promises to back GOP budget plan—but not Madigan – GREG HINZ
http://www.chicagobusiness.com/article/20170614/BLOGS02/170619944/rauner-promises-to-back-gop-budget-plan-but-not-madigan
— Shooting suspect’s back story: tales of gunfire and online rants – Bloomberg
http://www.chicagobusiness.com/article/20170614/NEWS07/170619943/shooting-suspects-back-story-tales-of-gunfire-and-online-rants
— Illinois congressional alumni ‘never felt unsafe,’ but expect talks of more security – Jake Griffin
http://www.dailyherald.com/news/20170614/illinois-congressional-alumni-never-felt-unsafe-but-expect-talks-of-more-security

 

WTTW
— Durkin: Madigan ‘Needs to Work With Us’ on Balanced Budget – Eddie Arruza
http://chicagotonight.wttw.com/2017/06/14/durkin-madigan-needs-work-us-balanced-budget

 

BLOOMINGTON PANTAGRAPH
— Davis calls for end to ‘hateful political rhetoric’ after shooting
http://www.pantagraph.com/news/local/davis-calls-for-end-to-hateful-political-rhetoric-after-shooting/article_3cc893b9-5239-5afe-a4a9-a4d0a14c6b3b.html

 

SPRINGFIELD STATE JOURNAL REGISTER
— Rauner mum on Trump, but ‘superstar’ CHARLIE KIRK praises president – Bernard Schoenburg
http://www.sj-r.com/opinion/20170614/bernard-schoenburg-rauner-mum-on-trump-but-superstar-praises-president
— Will these Republican ideas break the state budget stalemate? – Doug Finke
http://www.sj-r.com/news/20170614/will-these-republican-ideas-break-state-budget-stalemate

 

CHAMPAIGN/URBANA NEWS GAZETTE
— Gunman from Illinois had ‘a lot of ammo’ – AP
http://www.news-gazette.com/news/nationworld/2017-06-14/update-gunman-illinois-had-lot-ammo.html

 

WJBD RADIO
— GOP Offers ‘Compromise’ State Budget with Familiar Reforms  House Republican Leader Promises Support for 4-Year Income Tax Increase With Reforms
http://www.wjbdradio.com/local-news/2017/06/14/gop-offers-compromise-state-budget-with-familiar-reforms

 

STATE LINE
— Three IL Congressman on Republican Baseball Team Targeted by Gunman  One witnessed shooting
http://www.mystateline.com/news/three-il-congressman-on-republican-baseball-team-targeted-by-gunman/741007852

 

SOUTHERN
— GOP offers ‘compromise’ state budget with familiar reforms – AP
http://thesouthern.com/news/local/govt-and-politics/gop-offers-compromise-state-budget-with-familiar-reforms/article_884253af-0a36-545c-a810-bf446fefafa1.html

 

  1. LOUIS POST DISPATCH
    — Belleville-area man named as shooter of congressman had run-ins with police here
    http://www.stltoday.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/belleville-area-man-named-as-shooter-of-congressman-had-run/article_45e271e3-15b8-5664-8f45-05e0cd0f998c.html

 

ILLINOIS NEWS NETWORK
— Belleville, Ill., man who shot at GOP congressional members posted anti-Trump messages on Facebook
https://www.ilnews.org/news/statewide/belleville-ill-man-who-shot-at-gop-congressional-members-posted/article_6ab749c6-5111-11e7-82ef-23166cd0cfcb.html

 

WIU
— WIU Alumnus Gabriel Grchan Heading IRS Criminal Investigation Division – Chicago  (DIERSEN: I worked for GAO on audits of IRS’s Criminal Investigation Division 1986-1988.)
http://www.wiu.edu/news/newsrelease.php?release_id=14641

 

DUPAGE COUNTY
— Notice of Appointment – Joseph H. Sobecki New Executive Director at the DuPage County Election Commission
http://www.dupageco.org/Election/Election_Commission_News/2017/55234/

 

CAPITOL FAX
— Republicans file their bills
https://capitolfax.com/2017/06/14/republicans-file-their-bills/
— Mendoza blasts Rauner, dings legislators
https://capitolfax.com/2017/06/14/mendoza-blasts-rauner-dings-legislators/
— CTA also hit with credit downgrade
https://capitolfax.com/2017/06/14/cta-also-hit-with-credit-downgrade/

 

GOPUSA
— Golden State Warriors decline invitation to the White House before being invited
http://www.gopusa.com/?p=25752

 

DAILY CALLER
— Shooting At GOP Baseball Practice Latest In Pattern Of Violence Against Republicans – Peter Hasson
http://dailycaller.com/2017/06/14/shooting-at-gop-baseball-practice-latest-in-pattern-of-violence-against-republicans/

 

TOWNHALL
— Shooter Identified As James T. Hodgkinson of Illinois; Facebook Page Shows Bernie Sanders Support – Christine Rousselle
https://townhall.com/tipsheet/christinerousselle/2017/06/14/shooter-identified-n2341086

 

WORLD NET DAILY
— GUNMAN AT GOP BALLGAME: ‘ARE YOU DEMOCRATS OR REPUBLICANS?’  Congressman among several shot by ‘white male’ in ‘deliberate attack’ – LEO HOHMANN
http://www.wnd.com/2017/06/gop-rep-steve-scalise-others-shot-by-gunman/

 

DAILY WIRE
— ALLEGED SHOOTER IDENTIFIED: James T. Hodgkinson, 66, Apparent Bernie-Supporting Trump-Hater
http://www.dailywire.com/news/17524/alleged-shooter-identified-james-t-hodgkinson-66-ben-shapiro#

 

THE HILL
— Capitol Hill shaken by baseball shooting – JONATHAN EASLEY
http://thehill.com/homenews/house/337787-capitol-hill-shaken-by-baseball-shooting
— Rand Paul gives dramatic first-hand account of shooting – REBECCA SAVRANSKY
http://thehill.com/news/337721-rand-paul-shooting-would-have-been-much-worse-if-capitol-police-werent?rnd=1497445073
— Shooter had professed deep disgust with GOP – KATIE BO WILLIAMS
http://thehill.com/homenews/house/337843-shooter-had-professed-deep-disgust-with-gop?rnd=1497477712

 

POLITICO

— Scalise remains in critical condition after mass shooting – LOUIS NELSON and JOHN BRESNAHAN
http://www.politico.com/story/2017/06/14/house-majority-whip-scalise-wounded-in-northern-virginia-shooting-reports-of-multiple-shots-fired-239539

— House Republicans fear politically motivated shooting  ‘This political rhetoric and political discourse that has led to hate, has led to gunfire,’ Rep. Rodney Davis said. – RACHAEL BADE , HEATHER CAYGLE and JOHN BRESNAHAN
http://www.politico.com/story/2017/06/14/house-republicans-fear-congress-baseball-shooting-239552
— Tyson lobbyist critical after being shot in chest in GOP baseball practice attack – JENNY HOPKINSON , THEODORIC MEYER and HELENA BOTTEMILLER EVICH
http://www.politico.com/story/2017/06/14/matt-mika-tyson-lobbyist-congress-baseball-shooting-victim-239546

 

CBS NEWS
— Trump makes statement on shooting in Alexandria
http://www.cbsnews.com/news/trump-makes-statement-on-shooting-in-alexandria/

 

NBC NEWS
— After Shooting, Some in GOP Blame Incitement by Democrats – ALEX SEITZ-WALD
http://www.nbcnews.com/politics/congress/after-shooting-some-gop-blame-incitement-democrats-n772586

 

ABC NEWS
— Assailant who shot at GOP lawmakers had history of criminal run-ins – MEGHAN KENEALLY
http://abcnews.go.com/US/suspect-congressional-baseball-shooting-identified/story?id=48032649

 

NEW YORK TIMES
— Virginia Shooting Suspect Was Distraught Over Trump’s Election, Brother Says – NICHOLAS FANDOS
https://www.nytimes.com/2017/06/14/us/politics/virginia-shooting-suspect-james-hodgkinson.html

 

LOS ANGELES TIMES
— President and first lady visit Rep. Scalise at hospital – AP
http://www.latimes.com/politics/washington/la-na-essential-washington-updates-president-and-first-lady-visit-rep-1497490083-htmlstory.html

 

USA TODAY
— ‘It’s time to destroy Trump & Co.:’ Scalise shooting suspect raged on Facebook – Kevin Johnson and Ray Locker
https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2017/06/14/illinois-suspect-va-shooting-raged-against-trump-republicans/102846780/

 

NEWSWEEK
— ALEXANDRIA SHOOTING MOTIVE: DID ANTI-TRUMP RHETORIC INSPIRE JAMES HODGKINSON? – MAX KUTNER
http://www.newsweek.com/james-hodgkinson-shooting-sanders-supporter-625792

 

EDUCATION AND CAREER NEWS
— Career-Specific Educations Launch Careers and Keep Companies Competitive  General Assembly CEO Jake Schwartz weighs in on career-bolstering education and why modern employers should prioritize it in their workers. – Paula Andruss  (DIERSEN: My Democrat superiors, supervisors, coworkers, and subordinates in the federal government always hinted/implied/argued/shouted that the undergraduate and graduate courses that I took a) were not job-related, b) did not help me carry out my job duties, c) were taken by me to get a job in the private sector, and d) were a distraction.  To keep their jobs and to get promoted, my Democrat superiors, supervisors, coworkers, and subordinates in the federal government focused on getting rid of federal employees who were Republican, White, male, older, and/or non-veteran.)
http://www.educationandcareernews.com//higher-education/career-specific-educations-launch-careers-and-keep-companies-competitive
— Learning Fast and Often Is Your New Career Mantra  If you’re thinking of changing careers or even advancing in your current one, odds are good that you’ll need further education. But what kind? – David Schejbal
http://www.educationandcareernews.com/higher-education/learning-fast-and-often-is-your-new-career-mantra

 

DAILY BEAST
— Congressional Shooter Loved Bernie, Hated ‘Racist’ Republicans, and Beat His Daughter  James Hodgkinson’s first foster daughter committed suicide by lighting herself on fire, and he beat his second foster daughter. Three months ago he took “target practice” at home. – BRANDY ZADROZNY, KELLY WEILL, KATIE ZAVADSKI, EMMA KERR
http://www.thedailybeast.com/congressional-shooter-loved-bernie-sanders-hated-racist-and-sexist-republicans

 

DAILY MAIL
— Scalise, rising conservative star and gun rights advocate – AFP
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/wires/afp/article-4604306/Scalise-rising-conservative-star-gun-rights-advocate.html

June 10 Evening Edition

DAILY HERALD
— DuPage video gambling discussion set for Tuesday – Robert Sanchez  (DIERSEN:  OUTRAGEOUS: GAMBLING IS A VICE: DuPage County Finance Committee will revisit the county’s ban on video gaming in unincorporated areas. Please join Kathy Gilroy, me, and others who will speak at the DuPage County Finance Committee meeting Tuesday, June 13, 2017, at 7:30 AM, in favor of keeping the ban on video gambling in unincorporated DuPage County.  Based on the minutes of the May 23, 2017 DuPage County Board meeting, a motion will be made at this meeting to refer the matter to another committee. If you are in DuPage County, please urge DuPage County Board Chairman Dan Cronin, the 18 DuPage County Board members, and especially, the 3 board members who represent your district, to vote to keep the ban. Needless-to-say, before any vote is taken to lift the ban, public hearings should be held in each of the county’s six districts. In 2009, the Milton Township Republican Central Committee (MTRCC) unanimously passed a resolution against video gambling throughout DuPage County. Since then, no MTRCC member has done anything to rescind that resolution.)
http://www.dailyherald.com/news/20170610/dupage-video-gambling-discussion-set-for-tuesday
(FROM THE ARTICLE: Tuesday’s discussion is scheduled for a 7:30 a.m. finance committee meeting at the DuPage County administration building, 421 N. County Farm Road in Wheaton. Depending on how the meeting goes, the panel could vote that morning to make a recommendation to the full county board. “It’s important that we make a decision either way,” Fichtner said. “There needs to be an understanding of how much we either support or don’t support the current ban.” . . . Kathy Gilroy, an anti-gambling advocate from Villa Park, said lifting the ban would harm residents without providing a significant benefit to the county. . . “It provides income for the owner of the machine and the location,” Gilroy said. “It’s not a big help to the county.”  Gilroy plans to attend Tuesday’s meeting to speak to the county board members. “I’m not surprised that they’re discussing it again,” she said. “I’ll be surprised if they overturn their ban.”  If the finance committee recommends repealing the ban, the full county board would take a final vote on a later date.)
— Trump holds fundraiser for congressman at his golf club – AP
http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20170610/news/306109973/

 

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— Chicago protest against Sharia law outnumbered by counter-protesters – Marwa Eltagouri  (DIERSEN: There are tremendous conflicts between Sharia law and American law.)
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/breaking/ct-sharia-law-protest-chicago-20170610-story.html
— Inspired by Sanders, activists in Chicago push Democrats to left — or out of the way – David Weigel
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/breaking/ct-sanders-peoples-summit-chicago-20170610-story.html
— How to rescue school funding reform: Honor the deal. Tie pension relief for CPS to pension relief for Illinois. – Editorial
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/opinion/editorials/ct-rauner-schools-funding-formula-edit-0611-jm-20170609-story.html
— LGBTQ rallies planned in solidarity with D.C. march June 11 – Bill Daley
http://www.chicagotribune.com/lifestyles/ct-lgbtq-equality-events-0608-20170608-story.html
— Smoke weed to relax? You may want to reconsider, UIC study says – Christopher Ingraham
http://www.chicagotribune.com/lifestyles/health/ct-marijuana-relaxation-uic-study-20170610-story.html

 

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— Rallies against Islamic law draw counter-protests across US – AP (DIERSEN: There are tremendous conflicts between Islamic Law and American Law.)
http://chicago.suntimes.com/politics/rallies-against-islamic-law-draw-counter-protests-across-us/
— Once a city of neighborhoods, Chicago’s now about making the scene – Terry N. Clark and Daniel A. Silver
http://chicago.suntimes.com/columnists/once-a-city-of-neighborhoods-chicagos-now-about-making-the-scene/

 

CRAIN’S CHICAGO BUSINESS
— Emanuel could and should have done more in the budget fight – Editorial
http://www.chicagobusiness.com/article/20170610/ISSUE07/170609865/rahm-emanuel-could-have-done-more-for-budget-fight
— Springfield seeks a cure for dying College Illinois – STEVE DANIELS
http://www.chicagobusiness.com/article/20170610/ISSUE01/170609857/springfield-seeks-a-cure-for-dying-college-illinois

 

ABC7
— Demonstrations against Islamic law met with counterprotests against hate  (DIERSEN: There are tremendous conflicts between Islamic Law and American Law.)
http://abc7chicago.com/news/demonstration-against-islamic-law-met-with-counterprotests-against-hate-/2081931/

 

NBC5
— Bernie Sanders Delivers Keynote Speech at People’s Summit in Chicago – James Neveau
http://www.nbcchicago.com/blogs/ward-room/senator-bernie-sanders-delivers-keynote-address-at-peoples-summit-in-chicago-427713253.html
— Charter School Union Votes to Join Chicago Teachers Union  The CTU plans to take its own vote on bringing in ChiACTS in the fall
http://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/charter-school-union-votes-to-join-chicago-teachers-union-427647423.html

 

WGN TV
— Rallies against Islamic law draw counter-protests in Chicago, across US – AP  (DIERSEN: There are tremendous conflicts between Islamic Law and American Law.)
http://wgntv.com/2017/06/10/rallies-against-islamic-law-draw-counter-protests-in-chicago-across-us/

 

SPRINGFIELD STATE JOURNAL REGISTER
— Backers say McCarter a good fit for Kenya ambassador – Bernard Schoenburg
http://www.sj-r.com/opinion/20170610/bernard-schoenburg-backers-say-mccarter-good-fit-for-kenya-ambassador
— Another nail in the fiscal coffin – Doug Finke
http://www.sj-r.com/news/20170610/statehouse-insider-another-nail-in-fiscal-coffin
— 8 questions/answers about the Illinois Senate’s property tax free plan – Doug Finke
http://www.sj-r.com/news/20170610/8-questionsanswers-about-illinois-senates-property-tax-free-plan

 

BLOOMINGTON PANTAGRAPH
— Rally against Islamic law in Atlanta – AP (DIERSEN: There are tremendous conflicts between Islamic Law and American Law.)
http://www.pantagraph.com/news/state-and-regional/illinois/the-latest-islamic-law-rally-by-chicago-trump-building/article_ed94e288-99ca-56ce-bfe5-ee895bef345c.html

 

BELLEVILLE NEWS DEMOCRAT
— Several arrests made at anti-Shariah rallies – AP
http://www.bnd.com/news/nation-world/national/article155490039.html

 

CENTRAL ILLINOIS PROUD
— LGBT community prepares for a march — and a fight  Activists say Trump threatens political gains – EUGENE SCOTT AND PAUL P. MURPHY
http://www.centralillinoisproud.com/news/politics/lgbt-community-prepares-for-a-march-and-a-fight/737369806

 

WHEATON PATCH
— DuPage County May Lift Video Gambling Ban  Members from DuPage County’s finance committee will meet early Tuesday to discuss the option of lifting the current ban on video gambling. – Lisa Marie Farver
https://patch.com/illinois/wheaton/dupage-county-may-lift-video-gambling-ban

 

CAPITOL FAX
— Moody’s downgrades five universities’ credit to junk status
https://capitolfax.com/2017/06/10/moodys-downgrades-five-universities-credit-to-junk-status/

 

GOPUSA
— City leaders unhappy with marches against Sharia law
http://www.gopusa.com/?p=25589

 

BREITBART
— Luis Gutierrez Whines: Breitbart News Coverage of Illegal Immigrants, Muslim Refugees Too Harsh – TONY LEE
http://www.breitbart.com/big-journalism/2017/06/10/luis-gutierrez-whines-breitbart-news-coverage-illegal-immigrants-muslim-refugees-harsh/

 

HOT AIR
— Trump Administration Has Granted Amnesty To 192 DREAMers — Per Day
http://hotair.com/archives/2017/06/10/estimate-trump-administration-granted-amnesty-192-dreamers-per-day/

 

POLITICO
— How Illinois became America’s failed state  The Land of Lincoln is drowning in red ink. And it’s about to have its most expensive election ever. – NATASHA KORECKI
http://www.politico.com/story/2017/06/10/illinois-debt-deficit-budget-election-239384

June 2 Evening Edition

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— Emanuel to Rauner: Education funding bill ‘once-in-a-lifetime opportunity’ – Bill Ruthhart
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/politics/ct-rahm-emanuel-school-funding-met-0603-20170602-story.html
— Illinois’ insane credit-rating slide is accelerating under Rauner – Eric Zorn
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/opinion/zorn/ct-bond-rating-rauner-ringless-voicemail-zorn-perspec-0604-ml-20170602-column.html
— State lawmakers vote to hang up on landline phones – Robert Channick
http://www.chicagotribune.com/business/ct-illinois-legislature-approves-att-landline-end-0602-biz-20170601-story.html
— Kathy Griffin predicts career is over, says Trump ‘broke me’ – AP
http://www.chicagotribune.com/entertainment/ct-kathy-griffin-trump-photo-fallout-20170602-story.html
— Former Illinois senator Nolan wants money from pay increases he missed – Monique Garcia
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/politics/ct-former-lawmaker-pay-raise-lawsuit-met-0603-20170602-story.html
— Chicago Tribune: 170 years of bringing you the news – Editorial
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/opinion/editorials/ct-chicago-tribune-170-years-edit-20170602-story.html

 

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— Rahm slams Trump on Paris pullout, joins pledge to meet climate goals – Fran Spielman
http://chicago.suntimes.com/news/rahm-slams-trump-on-paris-pullout-joins-pledge-to-meet-climate-goals/
— Kathy Griffin not ‘laying down’ for Donald Trump, fears career is over – AP
http://chicago.suntimes.com/entertainment/kathy-griffin-not-laying-down-for-donald-trump-fears-career-is-over/
— NIU president’s alleged ethical lapses too serious to overlook – Editorial
http://chicago.suntimes.com/opinion/niu-presidents-alleged-ethical-lapses-too-serious-to-overlook/
— Chris Kennedy sends message to minority communities on property taxes – Laura Washington
http://chicago.suntimes.com/columnists/chris-kennedy-sends-message-to-minority-communities-on-property-taxes/

 

DAILY HERALD
— Schakowsky to stand in for Roskam at town-hall meeting in Palatine
http://www.dailyherald.com/news/20170602/schakowsky-to-stand-in-for-roskam-at-town-hall-meeting-in-palatine

 

CRAIN’S CHICAGO BUSINESS
— How Rauner blew his chance to put Madigan on the hot seat – RICH MILLER
http://www.chicagobusiness.com/article/20170602/ISSUE11/170609967/in-rauner-madigan-showdown-the-governor-whiffed
— I blame Rauner for the state’s budget failure – JOE CAHILL
http://www.chicagobusiness.com/article/20170602/BLOGS10/170609952/rauner-puts-2018-re-election-ahead-of-a-state-budget-compromise
— Where is Emanuel in the budget fight? – MARK GUARINO
http://www.chicagobusiness.com/article/20170602/ISSUE01/170609965/chicago-mayor-emanuel-missing-in-illinois-budget-fight

 

NBC5
— It’s Groundhog Day for Illinois Lawmakers – Mary Ann Ahern and Carol Marin
http://www.nbcchicago.com/blogs/ward-room/Web-chicago-deep-dish-its-groundhog-day-over-budget-stalemate-426014334.html

 

CBS2
— Protesters Blast Trump Pullout Of Paris Accord – Bob Roberts
http://chicago.cbslocal.com/2017/06/02/protesters-blast-trump-pullout-of-paris-accord/
— Key Lawmakers Believe A State Budget Agreement Is Still Possible – Craig Dellimore
http://chicago.cbslocal.com/2017/06/02/at-issue-lawmakers-budget-agreement-possible/

 

FOX NEWS CHICAGO
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Hillary Clinton says “Trump unleashed ‘dangerous’ level of hate.”
http://www.fox32chicago.com/news/258369038-story

 

WLS AM
— Rauner vows to fight steps to raise minimum wage to $15 an hour – Bill Cameron
http://www.wlsam.com/2017/06/02/rauner-vows-to-fight-steps-to-raise-minimum-wage-to-15-an-hour/

 

WTTW
— Rauner Says Elected School Board Bill is ‘Political Spin’ – Matt Masterson
http://chicagotonight.wttw.com/2017/06/02/rauner-says-elected-school-board-bill-political-spin

 

DNA INFO
— Stabbing, Fights Rock DePaul After Anti-Feminist Speaker Canceled – Ted Cox
https://www.dnainfo.com/chicago/20170601/lincoln-park/gavin-mcinnes-proud-boys-depaul-stabbing-protest-rally

 

WBEZ
— Cullerton Calls On GOP To Break With Rauner To End Budget Fight
https://www.wbez.org/shows/morning-shift/cullerton-blasts-rauner-house-gop/c3114fc6-851e-4f1d-aa86-a7e89e776329

 

OUR QUAD CITIES
— Rauner expects Illinois’ credit problems to get worse with no budget  Credit rating services reduced state’s bond rating to step above junk – Ryan Jaster
http://www.ourquadcities.com/news/rauner-expects-illinois-credit-problems-to-get-worse-with-no-budget/730259807

 

PROJECT 6
— Patronage play: Chicago mayors have appointed 28 aldermen in the past 28 years
https://thesecretsix.com/2017/05/31/patronage-play-chicago-mayors-have-appointed-28-aldermen-in-the-past-28-years/

 

WIRE POINTS
— VIdeo: Terrific, Emotional Speech By Rep. Jeanne Ives On ‘Union Thugs’ Vandalizing Construction Site of a State Rep. They Don’t Like – Mark Glennon
http://www.wirepoints.com/video-terrific-emotional-speech-by-rep-jeanne-ives-on-union-thugs-vandalizing-construction-site-of-state-rep-they-dont-like-wp-original/

 

ILLINOIS NEWS NETWORK
— Senator suggests racism may be behind tough questioning on borrowing bill – Cole Lauterbach
https://www.ilnews.org/news/state_politics/senator-suggests-racism-may-be-behind-tough-questioning-on-borrowing/article_37728e56-46fb-11e7-953e-bf6bd128b9bd.html

 

ILLINOIS FAMILY ACTION
— Backlash: Appropriate Only When the Liberals and Media Say It Is – Jody Patterson
https://illinoisfamilyaction.org/2017/06/backlash-appropriate-only-when-the-liberals-and-media-say-it-is/

 

CAPITOL FAX
— Rauner says Illinois is on “a good path to change the system”
https://capitolfax.com/2017/06/02/rauner-says-illinois-is-on-a-good-path-to-change-the-system/

 

GOPUSA
— Making California a Sanctuary for the Deserving  (DIERSEN: How soon will California leave America and join up with Mexico?)
http://www.gopusa.com/?p=25232

 

P.J. MEDIA
— Alien Invasion: Thousands of Foreigners Registered to Vote (and Voting) in Virginia – J. CHRISTIAN ADAMS
https://pjmedia.com/jchristianadams/2017/05/30/alien-invasion-thousands-of-foreigners-registered-to-vote-and-voting-in-virginia/

 

NATIONAL REVIEW
— At the New York Times, a Public Execution  The paper fires its public editor for resisting the Resistance. – KYLE SMITH
http://www.nationalreview.com/article/448196/new-york-times-public-editor-liz-spayd-fired-media-bias

 

NEWSWEEK
— CAR SCAMS: CROOKED DEALERS ROLLING BACK ODOMETERS COST BUYERS $1 BILLION A YEAR – JOSH SAUL
http://www.newsweek.com/georgia-odometer-scam-latest-case-crooks-rolling-back-miles-crime-costs-buyers-619796

June 1 Evening Edition

ABC7
— Gov. Rauner responds to state lawmakers failing to pass state budget – Sarah Schulte and Laura Podesta
http://abc7chicago.com/politics/gov-rauner-responds-to-state-lawmakers-failing-to-pass-state-budget/2060305/

 

NBC5
— Blown Deadline: What’s Next For Budgetless Illinois? – Mary Ann Ahern
http://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/Blown-Deadline-Whats-Next-For-Budgetless-Illinois-425803984.html
— President Trump to Visit Wisconsin, Appear at Walker Fundraiser
http://www.nbcchicago.com/blogs/ward-room/president-donald-trump-to-visit-wisconsin-appear-at-scott-walker-fundraiser-425793704.html
— First Negative Campaign Ad of Illinois Governor’s Race Set to Air – Mary Ann Ahern
http://www.nbcchicago.com/blogs/ward-room/First-Negative-Campaign-Ad-of-Illinois-Governors-Race-Set-to-Air-425746283.html

 

CBS2
— Gov. Rauner Not Surprised At Bond Rating Drop – Derrick Blakley
http://chicago.cbslocal.com/2017/06/01/gov-rauner-not-surprised-at-bond-rating-drop/

 

CLTV
— Rauner not ruling out signing stopgap budget
http://cltv.com/2017/06/01/rauner-not-ruling-out-signing-stopgap-budget/

 

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— Chicago-area Republican congressmen (Roskam, Hultgren, and Kinzinger) recommended U.S. attorney candidates to Trump – Katherine Skiba
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/politics/ct-us-attorney-selection-politics-met-0602-20170601-story.html
— How Rauner stopped a tax hike from landing on his desk – Kim Geiger and Monique Garcia
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/politics/ct-bruce-rauner-spring-session-tax-hike-met-0602-20170601-story.html
— Illinois cut near junk by Moody’s and S&P, lowest ever for a U.S. state – Elizabeth Campbell
http://www.chicagotribune.com/business/ct-illinois-bond-rating-20170601-story.html
— Facing questions about Blagojevich wiretaps, Pritzker airs ad attacking Rauner – Rick Pearson
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/politics/ct-jb-pritzker-bruce-rauner-attack-ad-met-0602-20170601-story.html
— Why Rauner should sign the minimum wage bill: It’s good for business – Robert Reed
http://www.chicagotribune.com/business/columnists/ct-minimum-wage-robert-reed-0604-biz-20170601-column.html
— ‘Ridiculous’: Lake County legislators vent on lack of state budget, leadership flaws – Jim Newton
http://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/lake-county-news-sun/news/ct-lns-lake-state-budget-react-st-0602-20170601-story.html
— Don’t dare applaud Illinois lawmakers – Editorial
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/opinion/editorials/ct-illinois-credit-downgrade-budget-edit-0602-md-20170601-story.html
— Emanuel’s latest possible tax hike: 911 phone fees – Bill Ruthhart and Hal Dardick
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/politics/ct-rahm-emanuel-phone-fee-increase-met-0602-20170601-story.html

 

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— Rauner won’t sign ed funding reform bill with $300 million for CPS – Tina Sfondeles, Lauren FitzPatrick and Fran Spielman
http://chicago.suntimes.com/news/rauner-wont-sign-ed-funding-reform-bill-with-300-million-for-cps/
— Let’s understand why Illinois has the highest property taxes – Phil Kadner
http://chicago.suntimes.com/columnists/lets-understand-why-illinois-has-the-highest-property-taxes/
— Chicago phone tax could rise by 28 percent to save pension fund – Fran Spielman
http://chicago.suntimes.com/news/chicago-phone-tax-could-rise-by-28-percent-to-save-pension-fund/
— Something is robbing our young people of happiness – Mona Charen
http://chicago.suntimes.com/opinion/something-is-robbing-our-young-people-of-happiness/
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Robert Reich demonizes, denigrates, and condemns Trump.
http://chicago.suntimes.com/columnists/seven-reasons-trumps-corporate-tax-cut-is-completely-nuts/

 

CRAIN’S CHICAGO BUSINESS
— Roskam speaks on tax reform, AHCA and Trump
http://www.chicagobusiness.com/article/20170601/NEWS02/170609988/roskam-speaks-on-tax-reform-ahca-and-trump
— Illinois’ credit rating slashed to a cut above junk – GREG HINZ
http://www.chicagobusiness.com/article/20170601/BLOGS02/170609991/illinois-credit-rating-slashed-to-a-cut-above-junk

 

ROCKFORD REGISTER STAR
— Rauner should sign automatic motor-voter bill – Editorial  (DIERSEN: QUESTION: Who favors the bill?  ANSWER: Those who 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.rrstar.com/opinion/20170601/our-view-gov-bruce-rauner-should-sign-automatic-motor-voter-bill

 

SAUK VALLEY
— Adjourned – for now: Local lawmakers expect to be called back to work  Lack of movement on budget comes as surprise to some, but not to others – PAM EGGEMEIER
http://www.saukvalley.com/2017/06/01/adjourned-for-now-local-lawmakers-expect-to-be-called-back-to-work/as39ctx/

 

CHICAGOIST
— DIERSEN HEADKINE: Ever-increasingly, those who run Chicago treasonously a) encourage people to come to America illegally, b) encourage people to stay in America illegally, and c) encourage people to bring other people to America illegally.)
http://chicagoist.com/2017/06/01/illinois_launches_know_your_rights.php

 

NPR ILLINOIS
— Officials Wage War Against Hate – MAUREEN FOERTSCH MCKINNEY  (DIERSEN: Ever-increasingly, anti-Trumps promote hatred against those who 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://nprillinois.org/post/illinois-issues-officials-wage-war-against-hate#stream/0

 

WILLIAM J KELLY
— Gov. Rauner has failed Illinois taxpayers again
http://www.williamjkelly.org/news/kelly-gov-rauner-has-failed-illinois-once-again

 

CHICAGO CITY WIRE
— Analysis: State taxpayers spending $108K per Northeastern Illinois U. graduate
http://chicagocitywire.com/stories/511122061-analysis-state-taxpayers-spending-108k-per-northeastern-illinois-u-graduate

 

DUPAGE POLICY JOURNAL
— Ives argues workers’ comp bill should make things better, not worse – Hoang Tran
http://dupagepolicyjournal.com/stories/511122731-ives-argues-workers-comp-bill-should-make-things-better-not-worse

 

SANGAMON SUN
— Rauner, GOP bemoan budget breakdown, blame bickering Democrats – Hoang Tran
http://sangamonsun.com/stories/511122412-rauner-gop-bemoan-budget-breakdown-blame-bickering-democrats

 

ILLINOIS NEWS NETWORK
— Madigan, Cullerton will hit the pension lottery – Austin Berg
https://www.ilnews.org/opinion/berg-madigan-cullerton-will-hit-the-pension-lottery/article_5954c49c-46d5-11e7-9367-ebafae44f9da.html

 

MCHENRY COUNTY BLOG
— Illinois Senate Doubles Bets on Slots
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2017/06/01/illinois-senate-doubles-bets-on-slots/
— McSweeney Goes After Questionable State Leases
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2017/06/01/mcsweeney-goes-after-questionable-state-leases/
— McConchie Calls Out Madigan for Refusal to Allow Budget Vote
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2017/06/01/mcconchie-calls-out-madigan-for-refusal-to-allow-budget-vote/

 

ILLINOIS POLICY INSTITUTE
— 1.8 MILLION ILLINOISANS ARE DEPENDENT ON FOOD STAMPS – Brendan Bakala
https://www.illinoispolicy.org/1-8-million-illinoisans-are-dependent-on-food-stamps/#new_tab

 

CAPITOL FAX
— In response to budget meltdown, Pritzker airs new ad, Biss slams Madigan and Rauner
https://capitolfax.com/2017/06/01/in-response-to-budget-meltdown-pritzker-airs-new-ad-biss-slams-madigan-and-rauner/

 

AMERICAN INTEREST
— Congress Should Hire More People
https://www.the-american-interest.com/2017/06/01/congress-should-hire-more-people/
(FROM THE ARTICLE: Notably, the staffs of three support agencies – the Congressional Research Service, the Government Accountability Office, and the Congressional Budget Office, have lost 45 percent of their combined staffs from 1975 to 2015.)

 

WASHINGTON POST
— Cullerton wanted budget on Rauner’s desk – AP
https://www.washingtonpost.com/national/the-latest-lawmakers-adjourn-without-passing-budget/2017/06/01/2c7aff98-4682-11e7-8de1-cec59a9bf4b1_story.html

 

WALL STREET JOURNAL
— Talking Taxes: What’s Your Fair Share?  Breaking down the U.S. tax code, how it works and who’s paying what – Richard Rubin
https://www.wsj.com/articles/talking-taxes-whats-your-fair-share-1496309401

 

RASMUSSEN REPORTS
— Cable News Watchers Now Turning To CNN, Not Fox News
http://www.rasmussenreports.com/public_content/politics/general_politics/may_2017/cable_news_watchers_now_turning_to_cnn_not_fox_news
— Most Think America’s Best Days Are Behind Us
http://www.rasmussenreports.com/public_content/politics/mood_of_america/america_s_best_days
— Most Think Americans Should Be Proud of U.S. History
http://www.rasmussenreports.com/public_content/politics/general_politics/may_2017/most_think_americans_should_be_proud_of_u_s_history