November 30 Evening Edition

NBC5
— Big Obstacles Remain Before Chicago Gets Long-Awaited Casino The city must convince state lawmakers to vote on a plan that officials say makes the casino more profitable as well as choose a location
https://www.nbcchicago.com/blogs/ward-room/Big-obstacles-remain-before-Chicago-gets-long-awaited-casino-565639911.html

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— Another relic of Mike Madigan’s old-school style of politics passes into history The old-timers may mutter about how kids today don’t have the gumption that they did back in their day, but old-timers are gonna old-timer. Not every tradition is a good one. – Rich Miller
https://chicago.suntimes.com/columnists/2019/11/29/20986349/mike-madigans-old-school-style-politics-illinois-rich-miller

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— DISGUSTING, TRAGIC: Chicago is on track to become the largest American city with a casino – AP
https://www.chicagotribune.com/news/ct-cb-chicago-casino-20191130-hrflyoppvjfnzd6vuhnkqlrice-story.html
— Impeachment’s influence hazy as issue in congressional races – AP
https://www.chicagotribune.com/sns-bc-us–election-2020-congress-impeachment-20191130-story.html

DAILY HERALD
— A drop in people, a $1 billion rise in property taxes – Jake Griffin
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20191130/griffin-a-drop-in-people-a-1-billion-rise-in-property-taxes
(FROM THE ARTICLE: DuPage County’s local governments collected $3,138 in property taxes for every resident in 2018, up $88 from the year before. Local governments in Lake County collected $3,422 in property taxes per resident in 2018, up $75 per person from 2017. In Kane County, local governments received $2,499 per person in taxes, up $62 from last year’s per-person cost. In McHenry County, it was $2,724 for every resident, up just $20. And in Will County, local governments collected $2,801 per person, up $80 from 2017.)

LAKE FOREST PATCH
— Bringing More People to the Republican Party All are welcome to the Women’s Republican Club luncheon at Exmoor Country Club Saturday – Women’s Republican Club of Lake Forest-Lake Bluff
https://patch.com/illinois/lakeforest/bringing-more-people-republican-party

MCHENRY COUNTY BLOG
— IL-14: Ted Gradel Signs “No New Taxes Pledge” of Americans for Tax Reform
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2019/11/30/il-14-ted-gradel-signs-no-new-taxes-pledge-of-americans-for-tax-reform/ 
— IL-14: God is Setting the Table So He Can Be Glorified in 2020
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2019/11/30/il-14-god-is-setting-the-table-so-he-can-be-glorified-in-2020/

WASHINGTON EXAMINER
— New York’s new bigots are its anti-Christian lawmakers – Nicole Russell
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/opinion/new-yorks-new-bigots-are-its-anti-christian-lawmakers-and-andrew-cuomo

FOX NEWS
— The impact of designating Mexican cartels a ‘foreign terrorist organization’ – Hollie McKay
https://www.foxnews.com/world/mexican-cartels-foreign-terrorist-organization-impact
— Newsweek fires reporter after publishing mistakes in story about Trump’s Thanksgiving plans – Sam Dorman
https://www.foxnews.com/media/newsweek-fires-reporter-thanksgiving-trump-plans

AMERICAN THINKER
— In Favor of Nationalism – Nicholas J. Kaster
https://www.americanthinker.com/articles/2019/11/in_favor_of_nationalism.html

BREITBART
— Massachusetts GOP: Warren Running ‘Entire Presidential Campaign Based Upon Envy’ – HANNAH BLEAU (DIERSEN: Democrats always a) promote envy against Republicans and b) hint/imply/argue/shout that Republicans do not disserve what Republicans have. My Democrat superiors, supervisors, coworkers, and subordinates in the federal government always hinted/implied/argued/shouted that I did not disserve the new cars, real estate, college degrees, professional certifications, professional license, promotions, collector cars, sick days, vacation days, federal seniority, etc. that I had. They hinted/implied/argued/shouted that they had less than I did because they did not avoid the draft, because they had a spouse to support, because they had children to support, because they had bad health, etc.) 
https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2019/11/30/massachusetts-gop-warren-running-entire-presidential-campaign-based-upon-envy/
— ‘Freedom of Expression Has Its Limits!’ – Merkel Rails Against Free Speech – JACK MONTGOMERY (DIERSEN: Of course, Merkel would want the Illinois Republican Party, DuPage County Republican Central Committee, Milton Township Republican Central Committee, Illinois, DuPage County, Milton Township, and Wheaton to stop me from sending out GOPUSA ILLINOIS emails.) 
https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2019/11/30/freedom-expression-has-its-limits-merkel-rails-against-free-speech/

NEWSMAX
— Mexico Warns It Won’t Allow US Invasion Over Drug Cartels
https://www.newsmax.com/newsfront/mexico-drugcartels/2019/11/30/id/943922/

DAILY WIRE
— Majority Of GOP Think Trump Is Better Than Historic U.S. President, But Not Better Than America’s 40th President, Poll Says – Ryan Saavedra
https://www.dailywire.com/news/majority-of-gop-think-trump-is-better-than-historic-u-s-president-but-not-better-than-americas-40th-president-poll-says

NEWS BUSTERS
— New York Times: Happy Thanksgiving, Trumpian Bigots and Other Ignorant Folks – Clay Waters 
https://www.newsbusters.org/blogs/nb/clay-waters/2019/11/30/new-york-times-happy-thanksgiving-trumpian-bigots-and-other-ignorant

BIZ PAC REVIEW
— Evangelicals accused of ‘submitting to white nationalism’ for supporting Trump – Frieda Powers
https://www.bizpacreview.com/2019/11/30/evangelicals-accused-of-submitting-to-white-nationalism-for-supporting-trump-858728
— Navy Secretary touts importance of following ‘lawful order’ after being fired for undermining his boss – Samantha Chang (DIERSEN: A few of my Democrat superiors in the federal government were not happy that Democrat politicians forced them to carry out Affirmative Action, Diversity, and Inclusion orders, that is, to give preference to their employees who were Democrat, minority, female, younger, and/or veteran, that is, to discriminate against their employees who were Republican, White, male, older, and/or non-veteran. My Democrat IRS superiors got rid of the IRS manager who promoted me in 1972, 1973, and 1974. My Democrat GAO superiors got rid of the GAO manager who hired me in 1980, got me assigned to audits of IRS in 1986, and promoted me in 1986.) 
https://www.bizpacreview.com/2019/11/26/navy-secretary-touts-importance-of-following-lawful-order-after-being-fired-for-undermining-his-boss-857541
(FROM THE ARTICLE: Unemployed Navy Secretary Richard Spencer — who was fired by Defense Secretary Mark Esper for insubordination — slammed President Trump, saying he made the wrong decision when he reversed the demotion of Navy SEAL Eddie Gallagher, who was prosecuted for killing an ISIS terrorist. “I don’t think [Trump] really understands the full definition of a warfighter,” Spencer told CBS News. “A warfighter is a profession of arms. And a profession of arms has standards that they have to be held to and they hold themselves to.” Spencer was reacting to President Trump’s statement defending his decision to reverse Gallagher’s demotion.)

NEW YORK TIMES
— Who Will Tell the Truth About the Free Press? – Editorial (DIERSEN: According to my critics/opponents, all government and political news and commentary is fake except for the government and political news that they put out or bless.)
https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2019/11/30/opinion/editorials/fake-news.html

NEW YORK POST
— Today’s Yale grads aren’t qualified to lead in the 21st Century – Esteban Elizondo
https://nypost.com/2019/11/30/todays-yale-grads-arent-qualified-to-lead-in-the-21st-century/

WASHINGTON POST
— The ‘Silicon Six’ spread propaganda. It’s time to regulate social media sites. A pluralistic democracy depends on shared truths – Sacha Baron Cohen (DIERSEN: According to my critics/opponents, a) all government and political news and commentary is propaganda except for the government and political news and commentary that they put out or bless and b) GOPUSA ILLINOIS emails spread propaganda. I should write a book about my critics/opponents.) 
https://www.washingtonpost.com/outlook/2019/11/25/silicon-six-spread-propaganda-its-time-regulate-social-media-sites/
— The Democratic presidential campaign has produced confusion rather than clarity – Dan Balz
https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/the-democratic-presidential-campaign-has-produced-confusion-rather-than-clarity/2019/11/30/d8ce889e-1378-11ea-bf62-eadd5d11f559_story.html

November 29 Evening Edition

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— Democratic corruption in Illinois has a sturdy base in the unpaid but powerful post of committeeperson – AARON GOLDSTEIN AND HALLE QUEZADA
https://www.chicagotribune.com/opinion/commentary/ct-opinion-committeemen-illinois-voting-corruption-20191128-detoy7sxuravbfji4fq3swurcy-story.html
— With 19 homicides, Harvey is enduring deadliest year in recent history – ZAK KOESKE (DIERSEN: What are your connections with Harvey? I worked for IRS there 1972-1973. My aunt owned a home there for many years. I passed the Post Office employment test and truck driving test there in 1966.) 
https://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/daily-southtown/ct-sta-harvey-homicides-st-1129-20191129-gox34k2p35bx3fef6xoxihpdka-story.html
— As members of Congress head for the exits, loosely regulated gravy train beckons – BEN WIEDER
https://www.chicagotribune.com/sns-tns-bc-excongress-lobbying-20191129-story.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Ever-increasingly, Democrats promote pot and reparations.
https://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/ct-evr-blaser-column-evanston-reparations-tl-1205-20191129-lcpcddl5tbc3zadgwch7mvxu7u-story.html

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— In New York state corruption cases, a preview of coming attractions for Illinois The New York experience reminds me corruption-busting can be a long process demanding patience, even after charges are brought. – Mark Brown
https://chicago.suntimes.com/politics/2019/11/29/20988005/new-york-state-corruption-cases-preview-what-to-come-illinois

ALTON TELEGRAPH
— Reasons for thanks in Illinois – Brett Rowland
https://www.thetelegraph.com/opinion/article/Reasons-for-thanks-in-Illinois-14870984.php

NAVIGATOR JOURNAL
— Does the Democratic Party of Illinois really have a “magic Excel sheet” to track contributions? – RICH MILLER 
http://www.navigatorjournal.com/opinion/article_1a9ee584-1130-11ea-ace3-93439f61f758.html

ILLINOIS POLICY INSTITUTE
— SENATE PRESIDENT JOHN CULLERTON SET TO COLLECT $2M PENSION – Austin Berg
https://www.illinoispolicy.org/senate-president-john-cullerton-set-to-collect-2m-pension/

WASHINGTON TIMES
— Rand Paul’s Thanksgiving message: Be thankful Pilgrims rejected socialism Kentucky Republican highlights colony’s switch to private property – Valerie Richardson
https://m.washingtontimes.com/news/2019/nov/28/rand-paul-thanksgiving-message-praises-pilgrims-an/

WASHINGTON EXAMINER
— Michelle Malkin: Impeach pro-illegal immigration judges – Paul Bedard
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/washington-secrets/michelle-malkin-impeach-pro-illegal-immigration-judges
— Ben Carson refutes Democratic rhetoric on racism – Rob Crilly 
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/opinion/winning-the-race

AMERICAN THINKER
— Why are Journalists so Humorless? – Brian C. Joondeph
https://www.americanthinker.com/articles/2019/11/why_are_journalists_so_humorless.html
— First Lady Dissed by Wimpy Snowflakes – Lloyd Marcus
https://www.americanthinker.com/articles/2019/11/first_lady_dissed_by_wimpy_snowflakes.html
— Culture is King – William D. Howard
https://www.americanthinker.com/blog/2019/11/culture_is_king.html

BREITBART
— Evanston to Fund Reparations Program with Marijuana Sales Tax – JOSHUA CAPLAN
https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2019/11/29/illinois-town-to-fund-reparations-program-with-marijuana-sales-tax/
— Kaepernick Blasts ‘US Government’ for Stealing from ‘Indigenous People’ at ‘Unthanksgiving Day’ Ceremony – AMY FURR
https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2019/11/29/kaepernick-blasts-us-government-stealing-indifenous-people-unthanksgiving-day-ceremony/

TOWNHALL
— Family Research Council Calls For Boycott of Chick-fil-A – Todd Starnes
https://townhall.com/columnists/toddstarnes/2019/11/29/family-research-council-calls-for-boycott-of-chickfila-n2557152

LIFE SITE NEWS
— Chick-fil-A has emboldened the LGBT mob. If you’re still defending them, watch this – PATRICK B. CRAINE
https://www.lifesitenews.com/blogs/chick-fil-a-has-emboldened-the-lgbt-mob-if-youre-still-defending-them-watch-this

PJ MEDIA
— Thinking of Boycotting Chick-fil-A? Why Don’t You Talk to Them First? – MATT MARGOLIS
https://pjmedia.com/trending/thinking-of-boycotting-chick-fil-a-why-dont-you-talk-to-them-first/
— Hong Kongers Give Thanks to America: ‘Thank You, President Trump’ – CLAUDIA ROSETT 
https://pjmedia.com/claudiarosett/hong-kongers-give-thanks-to-america/

NATIONAL REVIEW
— We Aid the Growth of Chinese Tyranny to Our Eternal Shame – MICHAEL BRENDAN DOUGHERTY
https://www.nationalreview.com/2019/11/chinese-oppression-uyghurs-enabled-by-free-trade-wests-shame/

NEW YORK TIMES
— Warren Wealth Tax Has Wide Support, Except Among One Group: Republican men with college degrees. – Ben Casselman and Jim Tankersley (DIERSEN: Where did your wealth come from? My wealth came from what I earned and saved when I did yard work and delivered newspapers 1962-1964; washed dishes 1964-1966; cleaned golf shoes, chipped slag, and pumped gasoline in 1966; delivered mail 1966-1969; worked on an automobile assembly line and as a security guard in 1970; sold tires, automotive services, and major appliances 1970-1971; pumped gasoline 1971-1972; collected delinquent taxes 1971-1980; and audited federal agencies 1980-1997.)
https://www.nytimes.com/2019/11/29/business/economy/economy-politics-survey.html
— Trump Has Made Civil Servants Sexy Rarely have bureaucrats inspired such passion. – Michelle Cottle (DIERSEN: If you go against Trump, Trump-haters love you.)
https://www.nytimes.com/2019/11/29/opinion/trump-impeachment-testimony.html

WASHINGTON POST
— The 2020 candidates are good at social media — until they make you cringe – Blair Guild 
https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2019/11/29/candidates-are-good-social-media-until-they-make-you-cringe/
— Conservatives’ debate over their future is going to be bitter and fierce – Henry Olsen
https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2019/11/29/conservatives-debate-over-their-future-is-going-be-bitter-fierce/

WALL STREET JOURNAL
— Pro-Trump Ads Won’t Bother Sanitizing Image Progressives enlist economists to make case for Medicare for All; justice signals opposition to executive branch rule-making – Gabriel T. Rubin
https://www.wsj.com/articles/pro-trump-ads-wont-bother-sanitizing-image-11575023402

BIZ COMMUNITY
— 8 Steps to setting personal goals for 2020 – JANE NJOKU (DIERSEN: What are your personal goals for 2020? My personal goals for 2020 include continuing to put together and send out a GOPUSA ILLINOIS email each and every morning and each and every evening.) 
https://www.bizcommunity.com/Article/196/626/198394.html

ATLANTIC
— Everyone Hates the Boomers, OK? The lessons of a short-lived meme – Andrew Ferguson
https://www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archive/2019/11/obituary-ok-boomer/602656/

November 25 Evening Edition

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— Candidates after top ballot position line up early as Illinois’ 2020 election season gets underway – JAMIE MUNKS and RICK PEARSON
https://www.chicagotribune.com/politics/ct-illinois-election-2020-candidate-filing-20191125-islocgyrl5bt5durfr627bcy3a-story.html
— 2020 primary election candidates begin filing paperwork to get on March 17 ballot – LOLLY BOWEAN and JOHN BYRNE
https://www.chicagotribune.com/politics/ct-cook-county-candidate-filing-2020-primary-elections-20191125-5iyczseslvbm5jhu3rhnsl6tee-story.html
(FROM THE ARTICLE: Dan Patlak, right, commissioner of the Cook County Board of Review in the 1st District, is first in line as he waits with other Cook County candidates who are assembled early to file their nominating petitions for the March primary, with Cook County Clerk Karen Yarbrough’s office, on Nov. 25, 2019 in Chicago.)
— Column: The fall and rise of former state Rep. John Anthony: cop, Republican, black conservative radio host – Kristen McQueary
https://www.chicagotribune.com/columns/kristen-mcqueary/ct-column-john-anthony-radio-show-mcqueary-20191125-6ddt72txmze6xbko2vkidq74la-story.html
— Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot’s plan to restrict vehicle impoundment, lower fines for illegal pot possession advances – Gregory Pratt
https://www.chicagotribune.com/politics/ct-chicago-marijuana-rules-lightfoot-20191125-wq4cbtwa4zgm3o7mauloiejgc4-story.html
— Mayor Lori Lightfoot says alderman doesn’t understand budget because he went on hunting trip during committee hearings – GREGORY PRATT and JOHN BYRNE
https://www.chicagotribune.com/politics/ct-lightfoot-budget-beale-city-council-20191125-zad4ygv72zexniy5ncnem6ocdq-story.html
— Math scares your child’s elementary school teacher — and that should frighten you – DANIEL T. WILLINGHAM
https://www.chicagotribune.com/opinion/commentary/ct-opinion-teachers-scared-math-education-20191125-faoy22apazgxxkc2ib65rpvnge-story.html

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— And they’re off! Candidates begin filing for March primary, mixing politics, posturing, petitions Candidates have a week to file their nominating petitions, but anyone in line when the doors opened Monday has a chance at the top ballot spot in a given race – Rachel Hinton
https://chicago.suntimes.com/politics/2019/11/25/20982152/candidates-filing-period-march-primary-petitions-foxx-durbin-burke
— Lightfoot’s marijuana plan set for council vote after hasty rewrite; would relax pot fines, limit vehicle impoundment The American Civil Liberties Union of Illinois is concerned the “disproportionate impact” that cannabis enforcement laws have historically had on communities of color will continue, just with reduced fines. – Fran Spielman
https://chicago.suntimes.com/cannabis/2019/11/25/20982018/recreational-marijuana-pot-penalties-vehicle-impoundment-city-council-lightfoot
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Democrats blame Republicans for problems that women have had, are having, and will have.
https://chicago.suntimes.com/2019/11/25/20982175/2020-election-democratic-primary-sexism-rosabeth-kanter-elizabeth-tippett-women-politics
— Would a ward boss by any other name still smell like a smoke-filled room? Thanks to a 2018 change in Illinois law, county parties now use gender-neutral language. The March primary will mark the first time voters choose Democratic and Republican ward and township committeepeople. – Rachel Hinton 
https://chicago.suntimes.com/politics/2019/11/25/20982762/ward-committeeman-boss-committeeperson-cook-democratic-party

DAILY HERALD
— DuPage Democrats ready to challenge for all 6 county board districts – Katlyn Smith
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20191125/dupage-democrats-ready-to-challenge-for-all-6-county-board-districts
— Primaries likely in several congressional, suburban legislative races – Jake Griffin
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20191125/primaries-likely-in-several-congressional-suburban-legislative-races
— First day of Kane County filings ensures chairman, state’s attorney will be contested – Harry Hitzeman
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20191125/first-day-of-kane-county-filings-ensures-chairman-states-attorney-will-be-contested

CRAIN’S CHICAGO BUSINESS
— 2020 hopefuls kick off primary season with petition tradition Candidates hoping to make it on the March 2020 primary ballot took part in the time-honored tradition of submitting petitions bright and early today. – A.D. QUIG
https://www.chicagobusiness.com/government/2020-hopefuls-kick-primary-season-petition-tradition
— Here are some Chicago-area races worth watching as candidate filing opens Hot contests loom in at least three city congressional districts and for a North Side state representative slot. And Kim Foxx draws only one primary challenger—so far. – GREG HINZ
https://www.chicagobusiness.com/greg-hinz-politics/here-are-some-chicago-area-races-worth-watching-candidate-filing-opens
— Looking for solutions to a black exodus in Illinois higher education Millions of dollars are flowing into campus renovations, financial aid and student programs aimed at attracting, shoring up and retaining black students. – LYNNE MAREK
https://www.chicagobusiness.com/education/looking-solutions-black-exodus-illinois-higher-education

NBC5
— Candidates Start Filing Petitions for March Primary Election Ballot – Shelby Bremer
https://www.nbcchicago.com/blogs/ward-room/candidates-begin-filing-petitions-to-get-on-march-primary-ballot-565434052.html

WGN TV
— DIERSEN: Ever-increasingly, Democrats promote LGBTQ activity.
https://wgntv.com/2019/11/24/nearly-15000-same-sex-couples-have-wed-in-cook-county-since-2013-state-law/

SPRINGFIELD STATE JOURNAL REGISTER
— Hundreds file petitions to kick off 2020 races – Bernard Schoenburg
https://www.sj-r.com/news/20191125/hundreds-file-petitions-to-kick-off-2020-races

KENDALL COUNTY TIMES
— Oberweis challenges opponent Underwood’s priorities where veterans are concerned – Glenn Minnis
https://kendallcountytimes.com/stories/520531786-rep-oberweis-challenges-opponent-underwood-s-priorities-where-veterans-are-concerned

DUPAGE COUNTY
— “Unofficial” Candidate Listings
https://dupageco.org/election/

ILLINOIS REVIEW
— REPUBLICANS IVES, KINZLER FILE IN 6TH CD
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2019/11/republicans-ives-kinzler-file-in-6th-cd.html
— THUS FAR, 7 GOPERS FILE TO OUST DEM LAUREN UNDERWOOD IN IL’S 14TH CD
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2019/11/thus-far-7-gopers-file-to-oust-dem-lauren-underwood-in-ils-14th-cd-.html
— 3 GOPERS FILE TO FILL RETIRING JOHN SHIMKUS’ 15TH CD SEAT
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2019/11/3-gopers-file-to-fill-retiring-john-shimkus-15th-cd-seat-.html
— ILLINOIS’ “CONSERVATIVE CAUCUS” CORE (Musgrave, Bailey, Skillicorn, Murphy and Halbrook) FILES IN SPRINGFIELD
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2019/11/illinois-conservative-caucus-core-files-in-springfield.html
— FIVE GOPERS FILE TO SUCCEED REP. TERRI BRYANT
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2019/11/five-gopers-file-to-succeed-rep-terri-bryant-.html
— POSSIBLE 3-WAY DEM PRIMARY IN IL’S 3RD CD; FRICILONE FILES FOR GOP
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2019/11/possible-3-way-dem-primary-in-ils-3rd-cd-fricilone-files-for-gop.html
— TWO OF POSSIBLY 10 REPUBLICANS READY TO FILE FOR 2020 DURBIN CHALLENGE
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2019/11/two-of-possibly-10-republicans-ready-to-file-for-2020-durbin-challenge.html

CAPITOL FAX
— ILGOP gives Thanksgiving dinner advice for talking politics
https://capitolfax.com/2019/11/25/ilgop-gives-thanksgiving-dinner-advice-for-talking-politics/
— One of the last remaining holdouts, Cass County to finally get its own website
https://capitolfax.com/2019/11/25/one-of-the-last-remaining-holdouts-cass-county-to-finally-get-its-own-website/

WASHINGTON EXAMINER
— Chick-fil-A Foundation director donated thousands to Obama and Clinton presidential campaigns – John Gage
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/chick-fil-a-foundation-director-donated-thousands-to-obama-and-clinton-presidential-campaigns

GOPUSA
— America, where believing in Christ is now bad for business
http://www.gopusa.com/?p=80064&preview_id=80064

DAILY CALLER
— Democrats May Have Buyer’s Remorse After Month Of Impeachment Hearings – Bob Barr
https://dailycaller.com/2019/11/25/barr-impeachment-hearings/

NEWSMAX
— Park Rangers Going to Border to Stop Illegals – Todd Beamon
https://www.newsmax.com/newsfront/park-rangers/2019/11/25/id/943261/

FORBES
— The Frightening Rise In Low-Quality, Low-Paying Jobs: Is This Really A Strong Job Market? – Jack Kelly (DIERSEN: Have you ever taken a bad job? According to my critics/opponents, all the jobs that I had were bad jobs that they would never stoop to take. I did yard work and delivered newspapers 1962-1964; washed dishes 1964-1966; cleaned golf shoes, chipped slag, and pumped gasoline in 1966; delivered mail 1966-1969; worked on an automobile assembly line and as a security guard in 1970; sold tires, automotive services, and major appliances 1970-1971; pumped gasoline 1971-1972; collected delinquent taxes 1971-1980; and audited federal agencies 1980-1997.) 
https://www.forbes.com/sites/jackkelly/2019/11/25/the-frightening-rise-in-low-quality-low-paying-jobs-is-this-really-a-strong-job-market/

FED SMITH
— Budgeting for Retirement – Justin Holtz 
https://www.fedsmith.com/2019/11/25/budgeting-for-retirement/

RASMUSSEN REPORTS
— Democrats, Young Voters Attracted By Socialism
http://www.rasmussenreports.com/public_content/politics/partner_surveys/democrats_young_voters_attracted_by_socialism

November 23 Evening Edition

ABC7
— Students storm field at halftime of Harvard-Yale football game for climate change protest – AP
https://abc7chicago.com/society/students-storm-field-during-harvard-yale-football-game-to-protest/5715355/

CBS2
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Ever-increasingly, Democrats promote LGBTQ activity.
https://chicago.cbslocal.com/2019/11/23/6-years-after-marriage-equality-becomes-law-illinois-number-of-same-sex-couples-to-marry-in-cook-county-poised-to-pass-15000/

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— Corruption scandal gives Pritzker opportunity to pass ethics reform, Emanuel says “If you had a career politician in the governor’s office, they would trim their sails. Governor Pritzker is not part of this. He comes to it fresh, clean. He has no kind of history. … That allows him to get something done,” Emanuel said. – Fran Spielman 
https://chicago.suntimes.com/fran-spielman-show/2019/11/23/20978547/corruption-springfield-legislature-pritzker-ethics-reform-rahm-emanuel

DAILY HERALD
— GOP candidates lineup to try and reclaim the 14th Congressional District – James Fuller
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20191123/gop-candidates-lineup-to-try-and-reclaim-the-14th-congressional-district

CHAMPAIGN/URBANA NEWS GAZETTE
— Pritzker’s pension positions prompt predictions of peril – John Dey
https://www.news-gazette.com/opinion/columns/jim-dey-pritzker-s-pension-positions-prompt-predictions-of-peril/article_39c97833-7f05-5ef5-80cc-b7494522bfa6.html

SAUK VALLEY
— DISGUSTING, TRAGIC: Marijuana dispensary developer eyes former bank in downtown Dixon – RACHEL RODGERS
https://www.saukvalley.com/2019/11/22/marijuana-dispensary-developer-eyes-former-bank-in-downtown-dixon/avehui/

WASHINGTON EXAMINER
— White House press secretary cites John Bolton’s ‘advanced age’ for ‘forgotten’ Twitter password Bolton, 71, is two years younger than President Trump. – Caitlin Yilek
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/white-house-press-secretary-cites-john-boltons-advanced-age-for-forgotten-twitter-password

AMERICAN THINKER
— Warren tells another whopper about her choice of schools – Monica Showalter
https://www.americanthinker.com/blog/2019/11/warren_tells_another_whopper_about_her_choice_of_schools.html

BREITBART
— Elizabeth Warren Accused of Lying to School Choice Activist: ‘No, My Children Went to Public Schools’ – HANNAH BLEAU
https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2019/11/23/elizabeth-warren-accused-of-lying-to-school-choice-activist-no-my-children-went-to-public-schools/
— Study: ‘Family Structure’ a Major Factor in Racial Disparities in School Conduct and Suspensions – DR. SUSAN BERRY
https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2019/11/23/study-family-structure-a-major-factor-in-racial-disparities-in-school-conduct-and-suspensions/
— Polls: Endless Pursuit of Impeachment Spells Trouble for Democrats – HANNAH BLEAU
https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2019/11/23/endless-pursuit-impeachment-spells-trouble-democrats/

DAILY CALLER
— Douglas Murray: The Left Uses Social Issues As ‘Battering Rams’ To Turn People Against Society – HAYDEN DANIEL
https://dailycaller.com/2019/11/22/douglas-murray-left-turn-people-society/

TOWNHALL
— Corrupt Values Will Eventually Implode Silicon Valley – Lawrence Meyers
https://townhall.com/columnists/lawrencemeyers/2019/11/23/corrupt-values-will-eventually-implode-silicon-valley-n2556696

NEW AMERICAN
— UN-Funded “Sex Ed” Teaches U.S. Children Perversion – Alex Newman
https://www.thenewamerican.com/culture/education/item/34122-un-funded-sex-ed-teaches-us-children-perversion

NEW YORK TIMES
— Google Changed Its Political Ad Policy. Will Facebook Be Next? Forget impeachment. The country wants to know if Facebook will put the brakes on digital disinformation. – Kara Swisher
https://www.nytimes.com/2019/11/22/opinion/google-political-ads.html

WASHINGTON POST
— Trump’s GOP support hardens despite damning impeachment testimony – Philip Rucker
https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/trumps-gop-support-hardens-despite-damning-impeachment-testimony/2019/11/23/b1625d6c-0d6f-11ea-bd9d-c628fd48b3a0_story.html
— Democrats are vying to win over the youngest generation of their most important voting bloc Young black voters are more up for grabs than their older counterparts. – Eugene Scott 
https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2019/11/23/democrats-are-vying-win-over-youngest-generation-their-most-important-voting-bloc/

USA TODAY
— Joe Biden: Stacey Abrams, Sally Yates could be potential vice president picks – Stephen Gruber-Miller
https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/elections/2019/11/23/joe-biden-possible-vice-president-stacey-abrams-sally-yates/4284126002/

STAR TRIBUNE
— Presidential candidates, including Sen. Amy Klobuchar, vie for black vote – Stephen Montemayor (DIERSEN: When if ever, will Democrat candidates vie for votes from those who are: Trump supporters, Protestant, conservative, patriotic, Republican, American, White, male, older, non-poor, gun owners, German American, and/or those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time?)
http://www.startribune.com/presidential-candidates-including-klobuchar-vie-for-black-vote/565381492/

APPEAL
— DISGUSTING, TRAGIC: FOR THE FIRST TIME, A VOTE FOR MARIJUANA LEGALIZATION IN THE HOUSE – Vaidya Gullapalli
https://theappeal.org/for-the-first-time-a-vote-for-marijuana-legalization-in-the-house/

NEWSWEEK
— ILLINOIS SCHOOL BOARDS ASSOCIATION VOTES DOWN RESOLUTION CALLING TO ARM TEACHERS – ASHER STOCKLER
https://www.newsweek.com/arming-teachers-illinois-school-boards-1473730

November 22 Evening Edition

GOPUSA ILLINOIS
— NOVEMBER 27, 2017 FLASHBACK: 38 candidates were in line at the DuPage County Election Commission by 8:00 AM this morning to file nominating petitions. Cantore was first in the line followed by Wiley, McGowen, Mendrick, Almiron, Covert, Tully, Selmon, Rutledge, Hart, Zay, Eckhoff, Tornatore, Painter, Hinds, Holz, Moretti, Dabrowski, Suratwala, Grant, Zaruba, Nero, Bibbiano, Orsianger, Chaplin, Qayyum, Schultz, Kaczmarek, Anderson, Falbo, Murphy, Ruscitti, Cooper, Renehan, Fisher, Demichele, Prater, and Abbott. – Dave Diersen
https://gopillinois.com/uncategorized/november-27-morning-edition-2/

ABC7
— Latino leaders say 2020 census participation critical for Illinois’ Latino population – Stacey Baca
https://abc7chicago.com/society/latino-leaders-say-2020-census-participation-is-critical/5713866/
— Bloomberg to spend more than $36 million on TV in historic ad buy – SOO RIN KIM
https://abc7chicago.com/bloomberg-to-spend-more-than-$36-million-on-tv-in-historic-ad-buy/5713704/
— Warren pledges not to nominate ‘wealthy donors,’ but has approved them in Senate – SASHA PEZENIK
https://abc7chicago.com/warren-pledges-not-to-nominate-wealthy-donors-but-has-approved-them-in-senate/5713336/

WGN TV
— Is Kimberly Lightford the next senate president? – TAHMAN BRADLEY
https://wgntv.com/2019/11/21/is-kimberly-lightford-the-next-senate-president/?fbclid=IwAR1VuUavms32a743IoOnfX4cEWI0Kcet7i1K19d-6qjxSNB7b64sv9j6sXM

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— Chicago water bill payments down $20 million this year as Mayor Lori Lightfoot stops shut-offs for nonpayment – JOHN BYRNE
https://www.chicagotribune.com/politics/ct-lori-lightfoot-chicago-water-bill-payments-down-20191122-7eioovx2fbgwtdpn6bnnumxtru-story.html
— Speaker Madigan’s #MeToo messes and the silence of the Democrats – Editorial
https://www.chicagotribune.com/opinion/editorials/ct-edit-madigan-harassment-federal-investigation-corruption-20191122-rjpm2yfwmzgkba3wvps3fote7e-story.html
— What’s next in the Trump impeachment process: A busy December, and on to 2020 – AP
https://www.chicagotribune.com/nation-world/ct-nw-cb-impeachment-trump-whats-next-20191122-tsinp3nfnnfj3lkdpvoopadvga-story.html

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— Campaign spearheaded by Lightfoot offers Chicagoans tips on how to safely use weed In announcing the “Cannabis Facts Chicago” initiative, Lightfoot’s office warned against daily cannabis use and the potential for overdosing on weed. – Tom Schuba (DIERSEN: There is no safe way to use weed. Weed brings down everyone and everything around it.)
https://chicago.suntimes.com/cannabis/2019/11/21/20977086/campaign-spearheaded-by-lightfoot-offers-chicagoans-tips-on-how-to-safely-use-weed
— Madigan needs to address deals for ex-aides We’re waiting to see if any official steps were taken to further any alleged conspiracies. – Rich Miller
https://chicago.suntimes.com/columnists/2019/11/22/20978487/michael-madigan-aides-springfield-investigation-lobbyists

DAILY HERALD
— DISGUSTING, TRAGIC: Winfield says ‘yes’ to recreational marijuana sales – Robert Sanchez
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20191122/winfield-says-yes-to-recreational-marijuana-sales

CRAIN’S CHICAGO BUSINESS
— A political game that voters can’t win Residents all over Illinois are being disenfranchised and disrespected by the appointment roulette played by the ruling class. – Madeleine Doubek
https://www.chicagobusiness.com/madeleine-doubek-government/political-game-voters-cant-win

WTTW
— Illinois Leads Nation with 5 Vaping-Related Deaths – Kristen Thometz 
https://news.wttw.com/2019/11/22/illinois-leads-nation-5-vaping-related-deaths

ALTON TELEGRAPH
— Davis, Durbin spar over evidence presented during Trump impeachment hearings Durbin sees ‘strong evidence’; LaHood, Davis say let voters decide on Trump – PETER HANCOCK 
https://www.thetelegraph.com/news/article/Davis-Durbin-spar-over-evidence-presented-during-14856599.php

KANKAKEE DAILY JOURNAL
— Legal pot won’t do away with drug tests – Editorial
https://www.daily-journal.com/opinion/editorials/legal-pot-won-t-do-away-with-drug-tests/article_826b84ee-0b8e-11ea-aa5e-9f82af610efe.html

EFFINGHAM DAILY NEWS
— Ideas for curbing corruption in Illinois; or, how to become Iowans – Jim Nowlan
https://www.effinghamdailynews.com/opinion/columns/jim-nowlan-guest-columnist-ideas-for-curbing-corruption-in-illinois/article_51f6407a-0d81-11ea-b0d9-c7fa1e345d50.html

FOX ILLINOIS
— Trump says he doesn’t expect to be impeached – AP
https://foxillinois.com/news/connect-to-congress/trump-doubles-down-on-debunked-ukraine-conspiracy-theory-11-22-2019

MCHENRY COUNTY BLOG
— IL-14: Ted Gradel Calls Out the Censorship of “On Life” Video by Twitter
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2019/11/22/il-14-ted-gradel-calls-out-the-censorship-of-on-life-video-by-twitter/

ILLINOIS REVIEW
— IN LIGHT OF UNRESTRICTED LOCKER ROOM ACCESS FOR TRANSGENDERS, D 211 PARENTS OFFERED PRIVACY OPTION
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2019/11/in-light-of-unrestricted-locker-room-access-for-transgenders-d-211-parents-offered-privacy-option.html
— MORRISON CASTS LONE VOTE AGAINST COOK COUNTY FY2020 BUDGET
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2019/11/morrison-casts-lone-vote-against-cook-county-fy2020-budget-.html

CAPITOL FAX
— Senate to convene Sunday, January 19 to elect new president
https://capitolfax.com/2019/11/22/senate-to-convene-sunday-january-19-to-elect-new-president/
— Corruption roundup
https://capitolfax.com/2019/11/22/corruption-roundup-9/

WASHINGTON TIMES
— Et tu, Drudge? Alarm grows on right over site’s anti-Trump pivot – Valerie Richardson 
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2019/nov/21/matt-drudge-drudge-report-anti-trump-pivot-alarms-/
— Unprecedented: Study tracks 223,598 Trump insults in the media – Jennifer Harper 
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2019/nov/21/inside-the-beltway-unprecedented-study-tracks-2235/

GOPUSA
— Chick-fil-A sold its soul for Canadian foothold
http://www.gopusa.com/chick-fil-a-sold-its-soul-for-canadian-foothold/
— What’s happened to Drudge?
http://www.gopusa.com/?p=79971
— Bringing conservatism back to colleges
http://www.gopusa.com/?p=79978

AMERICAN THINKER
— Kamala Harris, the $6-million candidate, proudly tells us she’s never had a non-government job – Monica Showalter (DIERSEN: I did yard work and delivered newspapers 1962-1964; washed dishes 1964-1966; cleaned golf shoes, chipped slag, and pumped gasoline in 1966; worked on an automobile assembly line and as a security guard in 1970; sold tires, automotive services, and major appliances 1970-1971; and pumped gasoline 1971-1972.)
https://www.americanthinker.com/blog/2019/11/kamala_harris_the_6_million_candidate_proudly_tells_us_shes_never_had_a_nongovernment_job.html

BREITBART
— Elizabeth Warren Calls for a ‘Full-Blown National Conversation About Reparations’ – HANNAH BLEAU
https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2019/11/22/elizabeth-warren-calls-full-blown-national-conversation-about-reparations/
— Farm Industry Backs Democrats in Amnesty-for-Cheap-Labor Swap – NEIL MUNRO
https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2019/11/22/farm-industry-back-democrats-amnesty-cheap-labor-swap/

TOWNHALL
— Leftist Bullying Works – David Limbaugh
https://townhall.com/columnists/davidlimbaugh/2019/11/22/leftist-bullying-works-n2556892
— Liberal Voter Heal Thyself–of Voter Fraud – Ken Blackwell
https://townhall.com/columnists/kenblackwell/2019/11/22/liberal-voter-heal-thyselfof-voter-fraud-n2556938

INDEPENDENT JOURNAL REVIEW
— Shep Smith Donates $500,000 to Press Freedom, Takes Subtle Shots at Trump – Isaac Saul
https://ijr.com/shep-smith-fox-news-donates/

NEW YORK TIMES
— Why Everyone Is Angry at Facebook Over Its Political Ads Policy The social network is said to be discussing changes that include restricting how precisely campaigns can reach specific groups. – Mike Isaac
https://www.nytimes.com/2019/11/22/technology/campaigns-pressure-facebook-political-ads.html

WASHINGTON POST
— John Bolton resurfaces on Twitter, claiming the White House locked him out – Anne Gearan
https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/john-bolton-resurfaces-on-twitter-claiming-the-white-house-locked-him-out/2019/11/22/2414b7ac-0d65-11ea-8397-a955cd542d00_story.html

LOS ANGELES TIMES
— UC Berkeley keeps a lid on 2,000 protesters, allowing conservative commentator Ann Coulter to speak – TERESA WATANABE
https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2019-11-22/uc-berkeley-keeps-a-lid-on-2-000-protesters-allowing-conservative-commentator-ann-coulter-to-speak

WALL STREET JOURNAL
— Trump Welcomes a Senate Impeachment Trial, Defends Giuliani’s Moves in Ukraine President says he would want Adam Schiff as the first witness to testify about the whistleblower – Michael C. Bender
https://www.wsj.com/articles/trump-welcomes-a-senate-impeachment-trial-defends-giulianis-moves-in-ukraine-11574439127
— The Mythology of Voter Suppression Democrats cling to the falsehood despite the election turnout facts. – Editorial
https://www.wsj.com/articles/the-mythology-of-voter-suppression-11574467350

RASMUSSEN REPORTS
— 61% Say Most Politicians Intent on Dividing Us
http://www.rasmussenreports.com/public_content/politics/general_politics/november_2019/61_say_most_politicians_intent_on_dividing_us

November 20 Evening Edition

FOX NEWS CHICAGO
— Naperville Central student faces felony hate crime charges over racist Craigslist post
https://www.fox32chicago.com/news/naperville-central-student-faces-felony-hate-crime-charges-over-racist-craigslist-post
— Georgia congressman threatens NFL over treatment of Colin Kaepernick
https://www.fox32chicago.com/news/tmz-georgia-congressman-threatens-nfl-over-treatment-of-colin-kaepernick

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— Naperville Central freshman, 14, charged with hate crime in ‘Slave for sale’ Craigslist posting – CLIFFORD WARD
https://www.chicagotribune.com/news/breaking/ct-naperville-central-craigslist-charges-20191120-6b36bqiw4vbrrpkcel6wsvfbza-story.html
— Jussie Smollett files counterclaim against Chicago saying prosecution was malicious – AP
https://www.chicagotribune.com/news/criminal-justice/ct-jussie-smollett-chicago-prosecution-filing-20191120-hrlp67bjzzewde25xoq3f4qt2a-story.html
— Ex-City Colleges vice chancellor, seven others indicted in $350,000 kickback scheme at school – JASON MEISNER and DAWN RHODES
https://www.chicagotribune.com/news/criminal-justice/ct-chicago-city-colleges-director-fraud-charges-20191120-n2faxw4cxzdlvk72vtdlh4kfky-story.html
— Former Chicago FBI chief questions whether local prosecutors have the ‘will’ to take on Illinois corruption – John Kass
https://www.chicagotribune.com/columns/john-kass/ct-illinois-politics-corruption-kass-20191119-tmaa3paiava7nm54w7ypxmicwe-story.html
— DISGUSTING, TRAGIC: Divided U.S. House committee approved a proposal Wednesday to decriminalize and tax marijuana at the federal level – AP
https://www.chicagotribune.com/business/ct-biz-marijuana-legalization-congress-20191120-odbv3bnbyvg7jipdetavh5fsxi-story.html
— In Chicago suburbs, legal marijuana meets the not-in-my-backyard crowd – Steve Chapman (DIERSEN: Pot brings down everyone and everyone around it. To encourage a person to use pot is to destroy that person.) 
https://www.chicagotribune.com/columns/steve-chapman/ct-column-recreational-marijuana-suburbs-naperville-chapman-20191120-hffrosezfrgxpalfvouobfq2ai-story.html

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— Naperville Central student faces felony hate crime charges over racist Craigslist post The ad featured a photo of an African American student accompanied by the caption “Slave for sale (Naperville)” and “an offensive racial slur,” prosecutors said. – Luke Wilusz
https://chicago.suntimes.com/crime/2019/11/20/20974535/naperville-central-high-school-hate-crime-racist-craigslist-post-slave-slur
— BEYOND DISGUSTING, BEYOND TRAGIC: Illinois could grow over 1 million pounds of legal pot by 2025, report says Illinois’ legal cannabis supply stands to skyrocket by 1,300 percent after growing from 11,877 pounds in 2016 to 72,158 pounds this year, according to New Frontier Data. – Tom Schuba 
https://chicago.suntimes.com/cannabis/2019/11/20/20974620/illinois-legal-recreational-marijuana-cannabis-pot-new-frontier

DAILY HERALD
— Naperville teen charged with hate crime for Craigslist post – Susan Sarkauskas
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20191120/naperville-teen-charged-with-hate-crime-for-craigslist-post
— DISGUSTING, TRAGIC: More suburban pot dispensaries get recreational sales licenses – Russell Lissau
https://www.dailyherald.com/business/20191120/more-suburban-pot-dispensaries-get-recreational-sales-licenses

SPRINGFIELD STATE JOURNAL REGISTER
— Immigrants and some people of color are moving to the suburbs – but life there isn’t as promising as it once was – Grigoris Argeros (DIERSEN: My ancestors on my father’s side moved to the suburbs in 1854, that is, they moved from Chicago to Crete where they homesteaded a farm.) 
https://www.sj-r.com/zz/news/20191120/immigrants-and-some-people-of-color-are-moving-to-suburbs—but-life-there-isnt-as-promising-as-it-once-was

NPR ILLINOIS
— Illinois State Police Have Ticketed Thousands For Driving 100 MPH Or Faster This Year – SAM DUNKLAU 
https://www.nprillinois.org/post/illinois-state-police-have-ticketed-thousands-driving-100-mph-or-faster-year#stream/0

ILLINOIS REVIEW
— ILLINOIS LAWMAKERS PASS PENSION SWEETENERS WITHOUT KNOWING THE COST – Adam Schuster
https://www.illinoispolicy.org/illinois-lawmakers-pass-pension-sweeteners-without-knowing-the-cost/

ILLINOIS REVIEW
— HOW LGBTQ EDUCATION IS GAINING IN TAX-FUNDED SCHOOLS, FROM PRE-K ON UP (DIERSEN: Ever-increasingly, to send a child to a public school, is to encourage that child to be a LGBTQer.) 
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2019/11/how-lgbtq-education-is-gaining-in-tax-funded-schools-from-pre-k-on-up.html
— HOW BIG GOVERNMENT HURTS WOMEN
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2019/11/how-big-government-hurts-women.html

WASHINGTON TIMES
— Trump to flip 11th Circuit to majority GOP-appointed judges; third appeals court to change majority – Alex Swoyer
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2019/nov/19/trump-flips-11th-circuit-majority-gop-appointed-ju/

GOPUSA
— Ocasio-Cortez: Joe Biden’s ‘Reagan-era talking points’ on marijuana risky, means ‘mass incarceration’
http://www.gopusa.com/?p=79790
— Californication: Colorado feels leftist influence on electric cars, National Popular Vote
http://www.gopusa.com/?p=79711

FOX NEWS
— Trump fires back at ‘corrupt’ Schiff, ‘phony’ mainstream media during fiery remarks on impeachment – Charles Creitz
https://www.foxnews.com/politics/trump-slams-adam-schiff-phony-impeachment-media
— Biden campaign accidentally sends fundraising email celebrating debate performance hours before event begins – Ronn Blitzer
https://www.foxnews.com/politics/biden-campaign-sends-post-debate-email-hours-before-it-begins-i-hope-i-made-you-proud-out-there

AMERICAN THINKER
— Why Rich People Love Poor Immigrants – David Lee (DIERSEN: Poor immigrants are far easier to exploit.)
https://www.americanthinker.com/articles/2019/11/why_rich_people_love_poor_immigrants.html
— Impeachment is not Playing in Peoria – Steve McCann
https://www.americanthinker.com/articles/2019/11/impeachment_is_not_playing_in_peoria.html
— Even after Smollett scandal, Kim Foxx running for reelection as State’s Attorney – Thomas Lifson
https://www.americanthinker.com/blog/2019/11/even_after_smollett_scandal_kim_foxx_running_for_reelection_as_states_attorney.html

BREITBART
— Democrat Tax Hike Plans Would Hit Millions of Americans, Not Just The Ultra-Wealthy – JOHN CARNEY
https://www.breitbart.com/economy/2019/11/20/payroll-tax-hikes/
— Jussie Smollett Sues Chicago, Claiming He Was the Victim of a Malicious Prosecution
https://www.breitbart.com/entertainment/2019/11/20/jussie-smollett-sues-chicago-claiming-he-was-the-victim-of-a-malicious-prosecution/
— RNC Chair McDaniel: ‘Impeachment Is Pulling the Wind Out’ of 2020 for Dems – TRENT BAKER
https://www.breitbart.com/clips/2019/11/20/rnc-chair-mcdaniel-impeachment-is-pulling-the-wind-out-of-2020-for-dems/

CONSERVATIVE HQ
— Chick-fil-A Destroys Its Brand – George Rasley (DIERSEN: Ever-increasingly, activists, candidates, elected officials, party leaders, major donors, political consultants, organizations, companies, governments, countries, etc. surrender to LGBTQ activists, that is, surrender to Democrats, that is, become operatives or dupes for the Democrat Party. I should write a book about the aforesaid in Wheaton, in Milton Township, in DuPage County, and in Illinois. How soon will they succeed in driving all Republicans out of Wheaton, Milton Township, DuPage County, Illinois, and America?) 
http://www.conservativehq.com/node/31442

DAILY CALLER
— Feds Hosted Meditation, Massage And Social Justice Retreat For 450 Employees, Including IRS Workers – LUKE ROSIAK
https://dailycaller.com/2019/11/19/feds-irs-meditation-massage-retreat/

DAILY SIGNAL
— Feds Hosted Meditation, Massage, and Social Justice Retreat for 450 Employees, Including IRS Workers – Luke Rosiak
https://www.dailysignal.com/2019/11/20/feds-hosted-meditation-massage-and-social-justice-retreat-for-450-employees-including-irs-workers/

NEW YORK TIMES
— The Twitter Ads That Weren’t Twitter is banning many political ads. Here are some that never made it onto the platform. – Nick Corasaniti
https://www.nytimes.com/2019/11/19/us/politics/twitter-banned-political-ads.html

WALL STREET JOURNAL
— Which College Graduates Make the Most? Compare by school and major to see who has the highest income—and the most debt – Josh Mitchell, Andrea Fuller and Michelle Hackman
https://www.wsj.com/articles/which-college-graduates-make-the-most-11574267424

CHICAGO HISTORY
— FROM THE ARTICLE: Crete was a key stopping point on the Underground Railroad, and strong abolitionist sentiment led to a large enlistment for the Civil War.
http://www.encyclopedia.chicagohistory.org/pages/351.html

November 17 Morning Edition

ABC7
— DISGUSTING, TRAGIC: Turnout at cannabis hiring event leads to hourslong waits for Chicago applicants eager to enter marijuana industry – Alexis McAdams
https://abc7chicago.com/business/turnout-at-chicago-cannabis-hiring-event-leads-to-hourslong-waits/5703624/
— Issues impacting Latinos will be the focus of a Los Angeles forum featuring five of the democratic candidates for president. (DIERSEN: Ever-increasingly, to get their votes, Democrat candidates promise to use government to give more preference to illegals, minorities, females, younger people, poor people, those whose ancestors have not been in America for a long time, etc.) 
https://abc7chicago.com/politics/5-democratic-candidates-participate-in-los-angeles-forum/5700324/

NBC5
— Census Counting of Prisoners Becomes Partisan Battleground Democrats argue the system shifts resources from traditionally liberal urban centers — home to many inmates who are disproportionately black and Hispanic — to rural, white, Republican-leaning areas where prisons are usually located – Ivan Moreno
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/national-international/Census-Counting-of-Prisoners-Becomes-Partisan-Battleground-565067882.html

WGN RADIO
— Politics with Rick Pearson Rick Pearson speaks with Senate Republican leader Bill Brady of Bloomington about the final acts of the fall veto session in Springfield and what did, and didn’t, happen. Bill talks about IL Senate President John Cullerton’s retirement announcement; the successful move to consolidate pension funds for first responders; the failure of having anything concrete move forward in the way of banning vaping; and more.
https://wgnradio.com/2019/11/17/the-sunday-spin-politics-with-rick-pearson-full-show-11-17-2019/

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— President Trump uses Twitter to plug new book by Joe Ricketts, patriarch of family that owns Chicago Cubs – Katherine Rosenberg-Douglas
https://www.chicagotribune.com/news/breaking/ct-trump-joe-ricketts-book-twitter-cubs-20191117-43wgqx52cndhbju5xq7yv3wafq-story.html
— Democrats invite President Trump to testify in impeachment inquiry – AP
https://www.chicagotribune.com/nation-world/ct-nw-trump-impeachment-inquiry-testify-111719-20191117-pjbzk2oi75cidn57j5wpaoxmmq-story.html

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— Trump touts new book by Cubs’ Joe Ricketts Joe’s son, Todd, a Cubs co-owner, leads the fundraising drive for President Trump’s 2020 re-election campaign. – Lynn Sweet 
https://chicago.suntimes.com/news/2019/11/17/20969262/president-donald-trump-book-cubs-joe-ricketts
— Diminished and preoccupied, indicted Ald. Edward Burke no longer a dominating presence at City Council meetings Burke is no longer the center of attention at council meetings he once dominated. He occupies the front-row seat closest to the door, arrives late, leaves immediately and seldom, if ever, speaks. – Fran Spielman 
https://chicago.suntimes.com/city-hall/2019/11/17/20967284/alderman-edward-burke-city-council-meetings-indictment
— Gun violence in Chicago and Illinois: Hopefully courts can force Legislature to act – Editorial
https://chicago.suntimes.com/2019/11/17/20965577/gun-violence-children-judge-joan-gottschall-sandy-hook-west-garfield-park-ptsd

DANVILLE COMMERCIAL NEWS
— Voters largely happy locally, wait on Democratic presidential candidate – JENNIFER BAILEY
https://www.commercial-news.com/news/voters-largely-happy-locally-wait-on-democratic-presidential-candidate/article_393e9d04-fbe1-11e9-b79f-aff6066e0276.html

KWQC
— Quad Cities Gun and Knife Show organizers say number of Illinois gun dealers declining – Angela Rose
https://www.kwqc.com/content/news/QC-Gun-and-Knife-Show-organizers-say-number-of-Illinois-gun-dealers-declining-565066142.html

AMERICAN THINKER
— Left tries to debunk reality of criminals in DACA, but hard new facts tell a scary story – Monica Showalter
https://www.americanthinker.com/blog/2019/11/left_tries_to_debunk_reality_of_criminals_in_daca_but_hard_facts_tell_a_scary_story.html

BREITBART
— Pew Research: 6-in-11 Americans Want More Deportations of Illegal Aliens – John Binder
https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2019/11/17/pew-research-6-in-11-americans-want-more-deportations-illegal-aliens/

DAILY CALLER
— Liberal Pundits, Activists Strike Back After Obama Suggests Democrats Not Move Too Far Left – Chris White
https://dailycaller.com/2019/11/16/obama-too-far-left-elections/
— Nearly 80,000 Illegal Aliens Carried An Arrest Record Before Winning DACA Approval, Government Data Show – JASON HOPKINS
https://dailycaller.com/2019/11/17/daca-recipients-carried-arrest-records/

TOWNHALL
— No Need For Asylum. We Just Let People In For No Reason. – Bronson Stocking
https://townhall.com/tipsheet/bronsonstocking/2019/11/17/no-need-for-asylum-were-letting-people-in-for-no-reason-n2556525

INDEPENDENT JOURNAL REVIEW
— Conservative Radio Host Craig Silverman Fired Following Trump Criticism – Scott Norvell
https://ijr.com/conservative-radio-host-fired-following-trump-criticism/

CBS NEWS
— Rep. Mike Quigley says Trump shows a “pattern of witness intimidation”
https://www.cbsnews.com/news/impeachment-inquiry-mike-quigley-says-trump-yovanovitch-tweet-shows-witness-intimidation-on-face-the-nation/

WASHINGTON POST
— Trump is ‘healthy as can be,’ White House press secretary says after doctor visit – Felicia Sonmez and Lenny Bernstein 
https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/trump-is-healthy-as-can-be-white-house-press-secretary-says-after-doctor-visit/2019/11/17/b676ee50-0958-11ea-bd9d-c628fd48b3a0_story.html
— Trump’s Washington hotel has fallen behind competitors, with rooms running nearly half empty, marketing materials show – 
Jonathan O’Connell and David A. Fahrenthold 
https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/economy/trumps-washington-hotel-has-fallen-behind-competitors-with-rooms-running-nearly-half-empty-marketing-materials-show/2019/11/14/c1a9fc40-070f-11ea-b17d-8b867891d39d_story.html

DENVER POST
— KNUS radio host Craig Silverman says he was fired mid-show for criticizing Trump “I cannot and will not toe strict Trump party line,” Silverman tweeted – SAM TABACHNIK
https://www.denverpost.com/2019/11/16/craig-silverman-radio-show-donald-trump/

November 16 Evening Edition

ABC7
— DISGUSTING, TRAGIC: Chicago area marijuana dispensaries hosting job fair this weekend
https://abc7chicago.com/business/chicago-area-marijuana-dispensaries-hosting-job-fair-this-weekend/5701717/
— Springfield insider Michael McClain continued to receive paychecks after retirement
https://abc7chicago.com/politics/weekend-watch-springfield-insider-kept-getting-paid-after-retirement/5701535/

FOX NEWS CHICAGO
— Trump undergoes medical tests
https://www.fox32chicago.com/news/trump-undergoes-medical-tests

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— Limits on use of pot in public are all about getting this new freedom right Illinois is still working through this social experiment. Why push it? – Editorial (DIERSEN: Pot brings down everything and everyone around it.) 
https://chicago.suntimes.com/2019/11/15/20966890/recreational-pot-illinois-public-consumption-law-smoking-joints
— Cullerton escapes storm of federal investigations but clouds linger Cullerton has always been a unique case study — an old-style Chicago Democratic Machine stalwart wrapped in a lakefront liberal veneer. That’s not all bad, and it’s not all good, either. – Mark Brown
https://chicago.suntimes.com/columnists/2019/11/15/20967476/cullerton-retirement-illinois-senate-president-federal-investigations
— Successor to former state Rep. Luis Arroyo chosen, but one Cook County Democrat says ‘the fix is in’ Using proxy votes of Arroyo, who resigned after he was charged with bribery, could set up a fight with Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan, who had warned against any involvement by Arroyo in choosing his successor. – Rachel Hinton
https://chicago.suntimes.com/2019/11/15/20967466/luis-arroyo-replacement-cook-county-democrats-delgado-madigan

DAILY HERALD
— Arroyo’s replacement chosen with his organization’s support – AP
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20191116/arroyos-replacement-chosen-with-his-organizations-support

MCHENRY COUNTY BLOG
— McSweeney Weighs In with Ethics Bill to Allow Release of Inspector General’ “Founded Reports”
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2019/11/16/mcsweeney-weighs-in-with-ethics-bill-to-allow-release-of-inspector-general-founded-reports/

GOPUSA
— ‘Climate migrants,’ the left’s tool to pry borders wide open
http://www.gopusa.com/?p=79553
— Chick-fil-A food truck triggers walkout of Oregon high school snowflakes
http://www.gopusa.com/?p=79584

AMERICAN THINKER
— What Can We Really Blame the Boomers For? – Jeremy Egerer
https://www.americanthinker.com/articles/2019/11/what_can_we_really_blame_the_boomers_for.html

DAILY WIRE
— Young People Ignorant Of History – Walter E. Williams
https://www.dailywire.com/news/williams-young-people-ignorant-of-history

PJ MEDIA
— Obama Warns Democratic Candidates that Voters ‘Don’t Want to See Crazy Stuff’ From Them – RICK MORAN
https://pjmedia.com/trending/obama-warns-democratic-candidates-that-voters-dont-want-to-see-crazy-stuff-from-them/

THE HILL
— America’s workers continue to struggle despite ‘strong’ jobs reports – DANIEL ALPERT AND MICHAEL STUMO
https://thehill.com/opinion/finance/470769-americas-workers-continue-to-struggle-despite-strong-jobs-reports
(FROM THE ARTICLE: Where manufacturing once provided skilled, good-paying work — including benefits and health care — Americans lacking a college degree now find themselves becoming progressively more underemployed. Almost two-thirds of America’s workforce (65.1 percent) does not have a college degree. And so, 100 million Americans are watching their employment prospects gradually deteriorate.)
— Growing 2020 field underscores Democratic divide – MAX GREENWOOD
https://thehill.com/homenews/campaign/470701-growing-2020-field-underscores-democratic-divide

NEW YORK TIMES
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: A Trump-hater says “Fox News? More Like Trump’s Impeachment Shield.”
https://www.nytimes.com/2019/11/16/opinion/sunday/fox-news-donald-trump.html

WASHINGTON POST
— Where 2020 Democrats stand on Economic inequality – Kevin Uhrmacher
https://www.washingtonpost.com/graphics/politics/policy-2020/economic-inequality/

FORBES
— San Francisco And NYC Begin To See The Ugly Side Of Socialism – Panos Mourdoukoutas
https://www.forbes.com/sites/panosmourdoukoutas/2019/11/16/san-francisco-and-nyc-begin-to-see-the-ugly-side-of-socialism/#25dc5de712b0

November 14 Evening Edition

ABC7
— Impeachment Hearings: Democrats simplify President Trump’s alleged Ukraine actions as ‘bribery’ – AP
https://abc7chicago.com/politics/democrats-simplify-trumps-alleged-ukraine-actions-as-bribery/5697656/
— Chicago casino bill fails in Springfield – Craig Wall
https://abc7chicago.com/politics/chicago-casino-bill-fails-in-springfield/5697878/

NBC5
— Lightfoot Walks Back Comments Accusing Uber of ‘Paying Off’ Black Ministers
https://www.nbcchicago.com/blogs/ward-room/lightfoot-uber-lyft-tax-564922002.html

CBS2
— House Approves Cap On Insulin Costs, Plan Returns To Senate – AP
https://chicago.cbslocal.com/2019/11/14/house-approves-cap-on-insulin-costs-plan-returns-to-senate/

FOX NEWS CHICAGO
— Students disciplined after racist video sparks fight in Tinley Park high school
https://www.fox32chicago.com/news/students-disciplined-after-racist-video-sparks-fight-in-tinley-park-high-school
— Pritzker backs better lobbyist disclosure; House overwhelmingly approves measure
https://www.fox32chicago.com/news/pritzker-backs-better-lobbyist-disclosure-house-overwhelmingly-approves-measure

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— DISGUSTING, TRAGIC: Pot firms look to hit jackpot in Friday lottery to determine locations of city’s 1st recreational shops – Tom Schuba 
https://chicago.suntimes.com/cannabis/2019/11/14/20965567/recreational-marijuana-cannabis-sales-central-business-district
— Chicago casino plan craps out in waning hours of veto session The House “needs to stop the regionalism and take a leap of faith that will allow Chicago to move forward appropriately and responsibly with a casino,” State Rep. Kelly Cassidy, D-Chicago said. – Tina Sfondeles and Mitchell Armentrout 
https://chicago.suntimes.com/2019/11/14/20965363/chicago-casino-compromise-veto-session
— Illinois Senate President John Cullerton to retire after more than a decade as Dem leader The Chicago Democrat told the Senate Democratic caucus on Thursday that he plans to retire next year. – Tina Sfondeles
https://chicago.suntimes.com/2019/11/14/20965691/illinois-senate-president-john-cullerton-democrat-springfield-retire
— Lightfoot comes up empty in Springfield; No wonder she tamped down expectations in advance The rookie mayor came up empty on both of her top priorities. – Fran Spielman
https://chicago.suntimes.com/city-hall/2019/11/14/20964889/lightfoot-veto-session-casino-real-estate-tax
— Once recreational pot is legal in Chicago, beware of overly harsh penalties for abuses It will make no sense for cops to confiscate somebody’s car because they found a bag of weed, or to impose a $500 fine for smoking in public. – Editorial
https://chicago.suntimes.com/2019/11/14/20963406/recreational-marijuana-pot-public-smoking-impounding-automobiles-sun-times-editorial-lori-lightfoot

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— Illinois House adjourns without addressing Mayor Lori Lightfoot’s request to overhaul taxes for Chicago casino – DAN PETRELLA and JOHN BYRNE
https://www.chicagotribune.com/politics/ct-illinois-legislature-chicago-casino-taxes-20191114-2vmfrhcroraonguh2ft4g53cje-story.html
— Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot keeps up attack on Uber, which still denies her allegations the company sought to pay black ministers to fight her plan – JOHN BYRNE
https://www.chicagotribune.com/politics/ct-lori-lightfoot-uber-chicago-black-ministers-20191114-24vpgu74cvey7m2za5bx2boqdi-story.html
— Embattled Ald. Edward Burke faces challenge for Democratic committeeman post – RICK PEARSON
https://www.chicagotribune.com/politics/ct-chicago-alderman-edward-burke-facing-committeeman-challenge-20191114-i6kluzpquvbknbd3u4mgwz7oau-story.html
— Illinois lawmakers approve measure to cap insulin cost at $100 for 30-day supply – JAMIE MUNKS
https://www.chicagotribune.com/politics/ct-illinois-legislature-insulin-price-cap-20191114-ocjrltqstbh3dbajs62mdxzdnq-story.html
— Illinois Senate passes public safety pension consolidation plan, giving Gov. J.B. Pritzker a big fall session win – JAMIE MUNKS
https://www.chicagotribune.com/politics/ct-pension-consolidation-vote-20191114-uqgusdxwpbcv5ip3h3dhxstxra-story.html
— How much credit should corporations get for the advancement of LGBTQ rights? – AP (DIERSEN: Ever-increasingly, individuals, organizations, companies, governments, and countries that have lots of religious, government, political, and/or financial clout a) glorify and praise LGBTQers, b) pander to LGBTQers, c) give money to LGBTQers, and d) destroy individuals, organizations, companies, governments, and countries that do not promote LGBTQ activity.) 
https://www.chicagotribune.com/sns-how-much-credit-should-corporations-get-for-the-advancement-of-lgbtq-rights-126664-20191114-story.html

DAILY HERALD
— Pension consolidation coming to suburban fire and police departments – Marni Pyke
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20191114/pension-consolidation-coming-to-suburban-fire-and-police-departments
— Police report: ‘Miscommunication’ strained racial confrontation at Buffalo Wild Wings in Naperville – Marie Wilson
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20191113/police-report-miscommunication-strained-racial-confrontation-at-buffalo-wild-wings-in-naperville

CRAIN’S CHICAGO BUSINESS
— Senate President John Cullerton to retire Capitol sources tell Crain’s the announcement came in a caucus of Democratic Senate members shortly after the Legislature adjourned for the year. – GREG HEINZ
https://www.chicagobusiness.com/government/senate-president-john-cullerton-retire

CAPITOL NEWS ILLINOIS
— Ethics commission, watered down disclosure bill head to governor House Republicans grudgingly support proposals they claim are partisan, lacking – JERRY NICKI
https://www.capitolnewsillinois.com/Blog/Posts/592/Uncategorized/2019/11/Ethics-commission-watered-down-disclosure-bill-head-to-governor/blog-post/

MCHENRY COUNTY BLOG
— Skillicorn Criticizes House Passage of Price Controls on Insulin
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2019/11/14/skillicorn-criticizes-house-passage-of-price-controls-on-insulin/ 
— Republicans Continue Pressure on Dems to Pass Ethics Legislation, Dems Counter with Task Force Proposal
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2019/11/14/republicans-contniue-pressure-on-dems-to-pass-ethics-legislation/ 
— Skillicorn Joins Super-Majority in Police and Fire Pension Consolidation
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2019/11/14/skillicorn-joins-super-majority-in-police-and-fire-pension-consolidation/

ILLINOIS FAMILY ACTION
— Laurie Higgins Addresses “Trans” Ideology – David E. Smith
https://illinoisfamilyaction.org/2019/11/spotlight-laurie-higgins-addresses-trans-ideology/
— GOP Needs to Ignore Media’s ‘Advice’ and Go Smart, Not Left – Robert Knight
https://illinoisfamilyaction.org/2019/11/gop-needs-to-ignore-medias-advice-and-go-smart-not-left/

WASHINGTON TIMES
— The greatest peril: A divided GOP – Jennifer Harper 
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2019/nov/14/inside-the-beltway-the-greatest-peril-a-divided-go/

FOX NEWS
— McCarthy brands Schiff a liar, Pelosi accuses Trump of bribery as impeachment war heats up – Brooke Singman 
https://www.foxnews.com/politics/mccarthy-brands-schiff-a-liar-pelosi-accuses-trump-of-bribery-as-impeachment-war-heats-up

AMERICAN THINKER
— How Journalists Became Fahrenheit 451–Style ‘Firemen’ – Jack Cashill
https://www.americanthinker.com/articles/2019/11/how_journalists_became_emfahrenheit_451emstyle_firemen.html

BREITBART
— Bill Clinton to Trump: Ignore Impeachment, Pass Gun Control Now — ‘You Got Hired to Do a Job’ – Pam Key
https://www.breitbart.com/clips/2019/11/14/bill-clinton-to-trump-ignore-impeachment-pass-gun-control-now-you-got-hired-to-do-a-job/
— Donald Trump Asks Supreme Court to Block Subpoena for His Taxes – AP
https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2019/11/14/donald-trump-asks-supreme-court-to-block-subpoena-for-his-taxes/

DAILY WIRE
— Chick-Fil-A Food Truck Triggers Oregon Students, Sparks Walkout – Emily Zanotti
https://www.dailywire.com/news/chick-fil-a-food-truck-triggers-oregon-students-sparks-walkout

NEWSMAX
— Immigration Enforcement Is Not Racism – Clarence McKee 
https://www.newsmax.com/clarencevmckee/immigration-illegal-unemployment-african-american/2019/11/14/id/941721/

NEW YORK TIMES
— Republican National Committee to Hold Meeting at Trump Doral Resort The party confirmed that its winter gathering would take place at the Florida hotel, continuing a pattern of its giving business to the president’s company. – Eric Lipton
https://www.nytimes.com/2019/11/14/us/politics/trump-doral-rnc.html

WASHINGTON POST
— RNC to hold winter meetings at Trump resort that was considered for G-7 summit – David A. Fahrenthold and Michael Scherer 
https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/rnc-to-hold-winter-meetings-at-trump-resort-that-was-considered-for-g-7-summit/2019/11/14/8562c10a-071d-11ea-b17d-8b867891d39d_story.html
— The Trump card: Congress is more polarized now than during past impeachments Partisanship is both a sword and a shield for the president. – Philip Bump
https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2019/11/14/trump-card-congress-is-more-polarized-now-than-during-past-impeachments/

November 12 Evening Edition

ABC7
— DISGUSTING, TRAGIC: 14 Illinois medical marijuana dispensaries issued ‘same-site’ licenses to sell weed, including 3 in Chicago
https://abc7chicago.com/business/recreational-marijuana-dispensary-same-site-licenses-issued;-3-in-chicago/5690215/
— Mayor Lori Lightfoot in Springfield to push for rework of tax formula for Chicago casino – Craig Wall
https://abc7chicago.com/politics/lightfoot-pitches-plan-to-lawmakers-for-chicago-casino-/5691748/

NBC5
— Chicago Mayor Pleads Case in Springfield on Casino, Budget Lightfoot is aiming for legislation that would help Chicago attract casino developers
https://www.nbcchicago.com/blogs/ward-room/chicago-mayor-pleads-case-in-springfield-on-casino-budget-564821491.html

CBS2
— With Budget Help Unlikely In Springfield, Mayor Lori Lightfoot Lays Out Alternatives To Avoid Bigger Property Tax Hike
https://chicago.cbslocal.com/2019/11/12/mayor-lori-lightfoot-city-budget-plan-b-real-estate-transfer-tax/

FOX NEWS CHICAGO
— Chicago mayor pleads case in Springfield on casino, budget – AP
https://www.fox32chicago.com/news/chicago-mayor-pleads-case-in-springfield-on-casino-budget-2

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— As recreational marijuana comes to Illinois, beware the dangers of THC vaping – Editorial
https://www.chicagotribune.com/opinion/editorials/ct-editorial-marijuana-vaping-vitamin-e-acetate-20191112-a5s3yugyynd33e7mberwe6vlja-story.html
— Recreational pot issue generating ‘enthusiastic’ debate throughout Southland as towns mull allowing sales – TED SLOWIK
https://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/daily-southtown/opinion/ct-sta-slowik-new-lenox-marijiuana-st-1113-20191112-alrtzszzpjgovpkkexl5w55goy-story.html
— House Speaker Michael Madigan promises challenge if former Rep. Luis Arroyo takes part in choosing his replacement – JAMIE MUNKS
https://www.chicagotribune.com/politics/ct-michael-madigan-luis-arroyo-replacement-20191111-clqandws25ehplvcynfxoqauha-story.html
— The Daily’s coverage of Jeff Sessions: A teaching moment for Northwestern – Editorial
https://www.chicagotribune.com/opinion/editorials/ct-editorial-northwestern-daily-sessions-student-newspaper-20191112-sbqrkiuahnhoniq7vez5xdc24u-story.html
— DISGUSTING, TRAGIC: DuPage County Board lifts 10-year ban, votes to allow video gaming in unincorporated areas – ALICIA FABBRE
https://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/naperville-sun/ct-nvs-dupage-reverses-ban-video-gaming-st-1113-20191113-fr4ar6wz4zcixeaem5yaoybxne-story.html
(FROM THE ARTICLE: Commissioner Tim Elliott, R-Glen Ellyn, said the downside is people have to lose money at the machines in order for the county to receive any money in video gambling taxes. “The revenue we would receive as a county is a fraction of what our residents would lose,” Elliot said, estimating gamers would have to lose a total of $5.5 million for the county to take in $276,000. “That’s not economic development. That is the opposite of economic development.” . . . Board member Pete DiCianni, R-Elmhurst, requested the vote be tabled so that people would have a chance to weigh in, but other commissioners countered that the item was on the agenda and the public had notice of the meeting. DiCianni, who also suggested letting voters decide if the ban should be lifted, said allowing video gambling in unincorporated areas would put more pressure on municipalities that have banned it.)

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— Lessons from The Daily Northwestern’s apology for doing good journalism College journalists are under pressure because campus groups don’t necessarily appreciate the basic practices and standards of what is newsworthy. – Editorial
https://chicago.suntimes.com/2019/11/12/20961314/daily-northwestern-university-editorial-college-journalism-harvard-crimson-deadspin-troy-closson

DAILY HERALD
— DISGUSTING, TRAGIC: DuPage County lifts ban on video gambling – Robert Sanchez
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20191112/dupage-county-lifts-ban-on-video-gambling
(FROM THE ARTICLE: Still, six Republican board members voted against the repeal: Grant Eckhoff of Wheaton, Tim Elliott of Glen Ellyn, Pete DiCianni of Elmhurst, Sean Noonan of Elmhurst, Jim Healy of Naperville and Robert Larsen of Wheaton. Larsen said he has seen the negative impacts of gambling. And while lifting the ban will generate revenue for the county, he said, “not all revenue is good revenue.” “I don’t think it’s right for DuPage County,” he said. Elliott said he’s concerned that lifting the ban will create problems for businesses in municipalities that prohibit video gambling. “The two largest municipalities in my district — Wheaton and Glen Ellyn — have banned video gaming,” Elliott said. “What are you going to do to them when you allow video gaming in every unincorporated area that borders them?”)
— OUTSTANDING: Kane County Board bans recreational pot sales in unincorporated areas – James Fuller
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20191112/kane-county-board-bans-recreational-pot-sales-in-unincorporated-areas
— Lake County Board adopts $571.8 million budget, keeps tax levy flat – Russell Lissau
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20191112/lake-county-board-adopts-5718-million-budget-keeps-tax-levy-flat
— DuPage County voters to decide if recorder’s office should be eliminated – Robert Sanchez
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20191112/dupage-county-voters-to-decide-if-recorders-office-should-be-eliminated
— Illinois House GOP pushes once again for ‘urgent’ ethics overhauls – JERRY NOWICKI
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20191112/illinois-house-gop-pushes-once-again-for-urgent-ethics-overhauls

FOX ILLINOIS
— Report: Election vendors are ‘prime targets,’ need oversight – AP
https://foxillinois.com/news/connect-to-congress/report-election-vendors-are-prime-targets-need-oversight

NPR ILLINOIS
— Trump Impeachment Plays Out In Closely Divided 13th Congressional District
https://www.nprillinois.org/post/trump-impeachment-plays-out-closely-divided-illinoisdistrict#stream/0

DUPAGE COUNTY
— DISGUSTING, TRAGIC: DuPage County Lifts Video Gambling Ban
https://www.dupageco.org/Content.aspx?id=61658

MCHENRY COUNTY BLOG
— IL-14: James Marter Update
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2019/11/12/il-14-james-marter-update-2/ 
— IL-14: Anthony Catella Releases Video
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2019/11/12/il-14-anthony-catella-releases-video/
— IL-14: Sue Rezin, the Bull-fighter, with Winning Record, Part 2: Opportunities
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2019/11/12/il-14-sue-rezin-the-bull-fighter-with-winning-record-part-2-opportunities/ 
— Dan Ugaste Supports Ethics Reforms
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2019/11/12/dan-ugaste-supports-ethics-reforms/

CAPITOL FAX
— Ban these sweepstakes machines
https://capitolfax.com/2019/11/12/ban-these-sweepstakes-machines/

AMERICAN THINKER
— Why Trump is the Black Voters’ Clear Choice in 2020 – Lloyd Marcus
https://www.americanthinker.com/articles/2019/11/why_trump_is_black_voters_clear_choice_in_2020.html
— How the Deep State Media Operate – Lawrence Sellin
https://www.americanthinker.com/articles/2019/11/how_the_deep_state_media_operate.html

BREITBART
— Trump: Open Borders Threatens the Wage Gains of America’s Lowest-Income Workers – John Carney
https://www.breitbart.com/economy/2019/11/12/immigration-pushes-down-wages/

THE HILL
— Mark Sanford exits GOP presidential primary – RACHEL FRAZIN 
https://thehill.com/homenews/campaign/470061-mark-sanford-exits-gop-presidential-primary
— Duckworth celebrates Veterans Day with deported veterans in Mexico – REBECCA KLAR 
https://thehill.com/homenews/senate/470020-duckworth-spent-veterans-day-in-mexico-with-deported-veterans

NEW YORK POST
— Millennials complain about age discrimination more than older people – Noah Manskar (DIERSEN: If are a federal employee who is Republican, White, male, and/or non-veteran who does not make GS-13 (currently $98,198) by age 25, GS-14 (currently $116,040) by age 30, GS-15 (currently $136,495) by age 35, and Senior Executive Service (currently $165,500) by age 40, the federal government will get rid of you.)
https://nypost.com/2019/11/12/millenials-complain-about-age-discrimination-more-than-older-people-survey/

FORBES
— Rev Up Your On-The-Job Training To Attract And Engage Young Talent – Mark C. Perna (DIERSEN: I worked for IRS 1971-1980 and for GAO 1980-1997. The entire first 6 months that I worked for IRS was classroom and on-the-job training. During the almost 9 years that I worked for IRS and the almost 18 years that I worked for GAO, both agencies provided me with lots of high-quality relevant in-house training.) 
https://www.forbes.com/sites/markcperna/2019/11/12/rev-up-training-to-attract-and-engage-young-talent/