November 9 Morning Edition

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— Chicago’s acting health commissioner concerned pot use by young will surge after legalization Dr. Allison Arwady also wants to focus on reducing the nine-year gap in life expectancy between black and white Chicagoans. – Fran Spielman 
https://chicago.suntimes.com/fran-spielman-show/2019/11/8/20955743/chicago-health-department-young-people-weed-pot-legal-life-expectancy
— ‘Only in Illinois’? Criminally charged Luis Arroyo wants say in who succeeds him in House Party leaders have asked Arroyo to relinquish his post as a Democratic ward committeeman. Instead, the Northwest Democrat is calling a meeting to choose his replacement. – Rachel Hinton
https://chicago.suntimes.com/politics/2019/11/8/20955738/criminally-charged-state-rep-luis-arroyo-wants-successor-federal-springfield-investigation
— Fact-check: Pritzker’s muddled claim about Illinois’ population losses mixes metrics Has Illinois, which is still the nation’s sixth-largest state, lost population almost every year for most of the past century? And what, exactly, does Pritzker mean by “lost population?” – BGA 
https://chicago.suntimes.com/2019/11/8/20955682/fact-check-pritzker-illinois-population-losses-politifact-exoodus-migration
— Healthy teachers calling in sick still a problem, though CPS got a key fact wrong The real rate of increase in teachers calling in sick wasn’t 150%, but a considerably more modest 27%, CPS now tells us. – Editorial
https://chicago.suntimes.com/2019/11/8/20954150/ctu-chicago-teachers-union-sick-days-cps-public-schools-contract

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— Defying calls to step down from ward post over bribery charge, former state Rep. Luis Arroyo pushes to preside over process to choose his replacement – JAMIE MUNKS
https://www.chicagotribune.com/politics/ct-luis-arroyo-ward-committeeman-20191108-lrozrwfrafgcxdfckkrlxausx4-story.html
— Chicago Public Schools’ enrollment drops another 6,000 students, extending long downward trend – Hannah Leone
https://www.chicagotribune.com/news/breaking/ct-cps-chicago-public-schools-enrollment-decline-20191108-u7qkibaptnb7ljyob3frclgldy-story.html
— OK, boomers, welcome to the other side of the generation gap – Clarence Page (DIERSEN: My Democrat superiors and supervisors in the federal government hinted/implied/argued/shouted that their employees who were younger, Democrat, minority, female, and/or veteran wanted them to get rid of their employees who were older, Republican, White, male, and/or non-veteran.)
https://www.chicagotribune.com/columns/clarence-page/ct-column-ok-boomer-generation-gap-page-20191108-tvj5pm6honbv5exopketnaf3fu-story.html
— 36,000 veterans were asked if they’d recently considered suicide. A third of them said yes. – Alison Bowen (DIERSEN: Government is nasty. Politics is nasty. Democrats are nasty. I should write a book about Democrats in the federal government who hinted/implied/argued/shouted at my superiors, supervisors, coworkers, and subordinates who were veterans that I should be gotten rid of because I avoided the draft.)
https://www.chicagotribune.com/lifestyles/ct-life-veterans-mental-health-anxiety-depression-ptsd-tt-1108-20191108-yqyr2ok6xnarthswlade3i3o44-story.html
— ‘A Warning’ from an anonymous Trump official is due out Nov. 19. Don’t buy it. – John Warner
https://www.chicagotribune.com/entertainment/books/ct-books-warning-anonymous-biblioracle-1117-20191108-3potxqzytnf3llhl6vzkknmpl4-story.html

CRAIN’S CHICAGO BUSINESS
— Politicians: Focus on solutions Americans are tired of a toxic political climate. Candidates who prioritize solving problems will be rewarded. – GREG HINZ
https://www.chicagobusiness.com/greg-hinz-politics/politicians-focus-solutions

WTTW
— Trump Launches Black Outreach Effort for 2020
https://news.wttw.com/2019/11/09/trump-launches-black-outreach-effort-2020

SPRINGFIELD STATE JOURNAL REGISTER
— Miss Illinois County Fair Queen dispute settled, will complete reign – Corina Curry 
https://www.sj-r.com/news/20191108/miss-illinois-county-fair-queen-dispute-settled-will-complete-reign

PRAIRIE STATE WIRE
— GOP: Hypocritical Pritzker ‘should cut the act’ on contempt for corrupt colleagues – Glenn Minnis 
https://prairiestatewire.com/stories/518595617-gop-hypocritical-pritzker-should-cut-the-act-on-contempt-for-corrupt-colleagues

WILL COUNTY GAZETTE
— Candidate Gradel calls out opponent Underwood for ‘pandering to the most radical’ Democrats – Glenn Minnis 
https://willcountygazette.com/stories/518590923-candidate-gradel-calls-out-opponent-underwood-for-pandering-to-the-most-radical-democrats

DUPAGE POLICY JOURNAL
— GOP Lawmakers urge passage of ethics resolution – Kyla Asbury
https://dupagepolicyjournal.com/stories/517952791-gop-lawmakers-urge-passage-of-ethics-resolution
— House Democrats stall Rep. Durkin’s ethylene oxide bill – Kyla Asbury
https://dupagepolicyjournal.com/stories/517743938-house-democrats-stall-rep-durkin-s-ethylene-oxide-bill
— Ives Releases New Video: A Legacy of Service
https://dupagepolicyjournal.com/stories/520006924-ives-releases-new-video-a-legacy-of-service

WASHINGTON EXAMINER
— Media debases itself with clownish coverage of anonymous White House official’s stupid ‘tell-all’ book – Becket Adams 
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/opinion/media-debases-itself-with-clownish-coverage-of-anonymous-white-house-officials-stupid-tell-all-book

ACCURACY IN MEDIA
— Anonymous Author’s Book Makes the News Cycle Again – Spencer Irvine
https://www.aim.org/aim-column/anonymous-authors-book-makes-the-news-cycle-again/

TOWNHALL REVIEW
— Election Reveals Greater Divide Between Red and Blue States – Hugh Hewitt
http://townhallreview.com/2019/11/election-reveals-greater-divide-between-red-and-blue-states/

THE HILL
— ‘Anonymous’ gets media frenzy without pesky scrutiny for new book – JOE CONCHA
https://thehill.com/opinion/white-house/469616-anonymous-gets-media-frenzy-without-pesky-scrutiny-for-new-book

ASSOCIATED PRESS
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Illegal immigration harms Blacks. 
http://www.startribune.com/the-latest-carson-encourages-black-voters-to-support-trump/564671752/

NEW YORK TIMES
— Trump Reaches Out to Black Voters The outreach may not expand the president’s meager support among African-Americans, but it appeared aimed at reassuring suburban white voters discomfited by his use of racist tropes. – Peter Baker
https://www.nytimes.com/2019/11/08/us/politics/trump-black-voters.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Democrats crow about their success in promoting hatred of Trump in Virginia. 
https://www.nytimes.com/2019/11/09/us/politics/virginia-elections-democrats-republicans.html
— Facebook Takes Down Breitbart Posts That Claimed to Name Whistle-Blower – Marc Tracy (DIERSEN: My critics/opponents want Facebook to take down GOPUSA ILLINOIS emails.) 
https://www.nytimes.com/2019/11/08/business/facebook-breitbart-whistleblower.html

WASHINGTON POST
— Top White House official told Congress ‘there was no doubt’ Trump sought quid pro quo with Ukrainians – Shane Harris, Mike DeBonis, Elise Viebeck and Michael Kranish (DIERSEN: I should write a book about activists, candidates, elected officials, party leaders, political consultants, etc. and others who have treated me like there was a quid pro quo. They have treated me like they took money and/or other things of value from my critics/opponents who have lots of religious, government, and/or financial clout in Wheaton, Glen Ellyn, Milton Township, DuPage County, and Illinois in exchange for their harming me. They discourage everyone from reading GOPUSA ILLINOIS emails. Treat me like I am not a journalist or a consultant. They ended my TAPROOT Republicans of Illinois chairmanship, Wheaton Chamber of Commerce Government Affairs Committee membership, Milton Township Republican Central Committee (MTRCC) webmaster service, Illinois Center Right Coalition Steering Committee membership, American Association of Political Consultants Midwest Chapter board membership, etc. They a) reject planks in the Republican Party platform and/or the Illinois Republican Party platform and work against those like me who support those planks, b) reject the MTRCC resolution against video gambling and work against those like me who support that resolution, c) focus on destroying those like me who they cannot manipulate/dominate, d) were defendants in lawsuits that I have filed, and/or e) are operatives or dupes for the aforesaid.)
https://www.washingtonpost.com/national-security/top-white-house-official-told-congress-there-was-no-doubt-trump-sought-quid-pro-quo-with-ukrainians/2019/11/08/c4ff269a-023c-11ea-8bab-0fc209e065a8_story.html

WALL STREET JOURNAL
— California’s Board Diversity Tax A study finds that a director mandate cost companies $60 billion. – Editorial (DIERSEN: While I worked for the federal government in Chicagoland for almost 30 years, my superiors were always under tremendous pressure from Democrat Chicagoland Democrats a) to hire, retain, and promote young Democrat minorities and young Democrat females and b) to make way for them by getting rid of their employees who were Republican, White, male, older, and/or non-veteran.
https://www.wsj.com/articles/californias-board-diversity-tax-11573256678
(FROM THE ARTICLE: Democrats in California work hard to punish businesses and sometimes they succeed without trying. Consider a 2018 law that imposes gender quotas for boards of public companies based in the state, which a new study finds effectively destroyed $60 billion in wealth over night. Last September the state enacted a law requiring all public companies headquartered in California to have at least one female director by the end of 2019 and two by the end of 2021. Democrats claimed that increasing board diversity would benefit corporations. Investors supposedly needed politicians to tell them what was in their best financial interest.)
— Higher Education’s Enemy Within An army of nonfaculty staff push for action and social justice at the expense of free inquiry. – José A. Cabranes
https://www.wsj.com/articles/higher-educations-enemy-within-11573251941

BOSTON HERALD
— AP reporters colluded with FBI against president – PETER LUCAS
https://www.bostonherald.com/2019/11/09/ap-reporters-colluded-with-fbi-against-president/

DAILY BEAST
— A Dozen Anonymous Facebook Employees Allege Racism Within Company’s Ranks – Julia Arciga
https://www.thedailybeast.com/a-dozen-anonymous-facebook-employees-allege-racism-within-companys-ranks

TECH PORTAL
— Facebook and Google could soon curb micro-targeted political ads – Aditya Srivastava (DIERSEN: Those who read GOPUSA ILLINOIS emails for the RIGHT REASONS are one or more of the following: Trump supporters, Protestant, conservative, patriotic, Republican, American, White, male, older, rich, gun owners, German American, and/or those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time. Those who read GOPUSA ILLINOIS emails for the WRONG REASONS are one or more of the following: anti-Trump, anti-Protestant, anti-conservative, anti-patriotic, anti-Republican, anti-American, anti-White, anti-male, anti-older people, anti-rich people, anti-gun owners, anti-German Americans, and/or anti-those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.)
https://thetechportal.com/2019/11/09/facebook-and-google-could-soon-curb-micro-targeted-political-ads/

RAW STORY
— Americans have more debt, need family help to buy homes: report – Agence France-Presse (DIERSEN: I bought a new town home in University Park in 1972 when I was 24 years old. Where did the down payment money come from for your first home? For me, it came from what I had earned and saved a) working for IRS for 15 months in 1971 and 1972 and b) working for Firestone Stores full-time for 7 months and part-time for 18 months 1970-1972. That money also enabled me to buy a new Corvette in 1971 and to pay tuition for graduate business courses at Loyola.)
https://www.rawstory.com/2019/11/americans-have-more-debt-need-family-help-to-buy-homes-report/
(FROM THE ARTICLE: The report also showed that more buyers are waiting longer before buying their first home — the median age hit 33 for the first time — and an increasing number are joining forces with friends rather than partners or spouses in order to be able to afford a place in their desired location, the report showed.)

LAWYERS
— It May Get Easier To Prove Age Discrimination Claims In Court – Michael Patrick Murphy, Jr. (DIERSEN: I should write a book about age discrimination. What do you say to older people who discriminate against older people to avoid being victims of age discrimination themselves?)
https://blogs.lawyers.com/attorney/labor-and-employment/it-may-get-easier-to-prove-age-discrimination-claims-in-court-58935/

GUARDIAN
— Donald Trump Jr wants to trigger and expose liberals, and they’re letting him – Poppy Noor
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2019/nov/08/donald-trump-jr-the-view-meghan-mccain

November 8 Evening Edition

ABC7
— What harm does second-hand fumes from vaping cause to young lungs? Medical experts want to know – Dale Yurong
https://abc7chicago.com/health/what-is-the-impact-of-second-hand-fumes-from-vaping/5679980/

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— No vending machine sales? No cannabis runs across state lines? Waukegan’s marijuana ordinance spells out the realities of legalization – DAN MORAN
https://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/lake-county-news-sun/opinion/ct-lns-moran-waukegan-marijuana-ordinance-st-1109-20191108-45h37j2ocnai5lyix5n6wt5x3y-story.html
— ComEd enjoyed major success in Springfield by hiring lobbyists who were former lawmakers or Madigan staffers. Now the feds are scrutinizing the utility’s practices. – Ray Long
https://www.chicagotribune.com/investigations/ct-comed-exelon-lobbyist-mike-madigan-democrats-20191108-hi52ufql6zea3m4qjjb7m4bygu-story.html
— Elgin launches program to help residents understand how the city budget works and where their money is going – GLORIA CASAS
https://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/elgin-courier-news/ct-ecn-elgin-budget-101-st-1110-20191109-zjjbdzk2ujabvjwdcd77f2zfai-story.html

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— Broken state lobbying laws won’t be fixed in a week Some lobbyists for sweepstakes machines registered late — or not at all. – Mark Brown
https://chicago.suntimes.com/columnists/2019/11/8/20955896/lobbyists-register-springfield-state-legislators-arroyo-link-gambling-laws

CRAIN’S CHICAGO BUSINESS
— Your old SALT deduction is about to become a hot topic again Illinois Democrat Brad Schneider is pushing to at least partially repeal a portion of the big tax law passed by Trump and the GOP: the $10,000 cap on deductions for state and local taxes. He says it should clear the House soon, but what fate will it meet in the Senate? – GREG HINZ (DIERSEN: Trump should increase the $10,000 SALT cap to $20,000 for married filing jointly.)
https://www.chicagobusiness.com/greg-hinz-politics/your-old-salt-deduction-about-become-hot-topic-again
— Illinois needs cannabis-friendly state bank to protect vulnerable communities In an industry that does not enjoy the luxury and safety of the federal banking system, one of the smartest ways to protect revenue is to purchase real estate. And that carries risks for some neighborhoods. – KAM BUCKNER
https://www.chicagobusiness.com/opinion/illinois-needs-cannabis-friendly-state-bank-protect-vulnerable-communities

HERALD & REVIEW
— Amtrak ridership hits record highs on two Illinois lines – PETER HANCOCK
https://herald-review.com/news/state-and-regional/amtrak-ridership-hits-record-highs-on-two-illinois-lines/article_25e60a05-d72e-5a04-8e1d-226ba5cdad24.html

DAILY EGYPTIAN
— Black students are disproportionately cited for drug-related offenses at SIU – Kallie Cox (DIERSEN: I am a 71-year-old White male. I have never used an illegal drug and I never will.)
https://dailyegyptian.com/97902/showcase/black-students-are-disproportionately-cited-for-drug-related-offenses-at-siu/

NEWS CHANNEL 20
— New report: Majority of kids in Illinois not ready for kindergarten – Nikki McGee
https://newschannel20.com/news/local/new-report-majority-of-kids-in-illinois-not-ready-for-kindergarten

DUPAGE POLICY JOURNAL
— Ives earns Lake County GOP endorsement for 6th Congressional District run – Glenn Minnis
https://dupagepolicyjournal.com/stories/519428696-ives-earns-lake-county-gop-endorsement-for-6th-congressional-district-run
— Ives criticizes Rep. Casten’s attempts ‘to nullify an election result he didn’t like’ – Glenn Minnis 
https://dupagepolicyjournal.com/stories/518586006-ives-criticizes-rep-casten-s-attempts-to-nullify-an-election-result-he-didn-t-like

ILLINOIS REVIEW
— 1776, NOT 1619: AMERICA WAS FOUNDED ON LIBERTY, NOT SLAVERY
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2019/11/1776-not-1619-america-was-founded-on-liberty-not-slavery.html
— CPS TEACHER PAY UP, CPS ENROLLMENT DOWN BY ANOTHER 6000
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2019/11/cps-teacher-pay-up-cps-enrollment-down-by-another-6000-.html
— SKILLICORN PUSHES TO SAVE DAYLIGHT TIME LONGER IN ILLINOIS
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2019/11/skillicorn-pushes-to-save-daylight-longer-illinois.html
— IVES SALUTES VETERANS
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2019/11/ives-salutes-veterans-.html
— THORNER: REV. FRANKLIN GRAHAM: TRUMP IS PRESIDENT BECAUSE OF GOD
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2019/11/thorner-rev-franklin-graham-trump-is-president-because-of-god.html
— PRO-TRUMP WRITERS PROMOTE AMERICAN GREATNESS WEBSITE IN UNLIKELY CHICAGO SUBURBS
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2019/11/pro-trump-writers-promote-american-greatness-website-in-unlikely-chicago-suburbs.html

CAPITOL NEWS ILLINOIS
— Lawmakers gearing up for final week of veto session – PETER HANCOCK
https://www.capitolnewsillinois.com/Blog/Posts/578/Uncategorized/2019/11/Lawmakers-gearing-up-for-final-week-of-veto-session/blog-post/

CAPITOL FAX
— Corruption roundup
https://capitolfax.com/2019/11/08/corruption-roundup-6/

WASHINGTON TIMES
— Trump calls on black voters to reject Democrats, says impeachment ‘failing fast’ – Dave Boyer
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2019/nov/8/trump-calls-black-voters-reject-democrats-says-imp/

FOX NEWS
— Trump campaign manager claims Dems are ‘freaked out’ over campaign’s digital dominance – Kristin Fisher
https://www.foxnews.com/politics/trump-campaign-manager-claims-dems-are-freaked-out-over-campaigns-digital-dominance

BREITBART
— Poll: Nearly 6-in-10 Floridians Oppose Driver’s Licenses for Illegal Aliens – JOHN BINDER
https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2019/11/08/poll-nearly-6-in-10-floridians-oppose-drivers-licenses-for-illegal-aliens/

NEWS BUSTERS
— Never-Trumper Bill Kristol Gave $1,000 Each to All Three GOP Trump Challengers – Joseph Vazquez
https://www.newsbusters.org/blogs/business/joseph-vazquez/2019/11/08/never-trumper-bill-kristol-gave-1000-each-all-three-gop

THE HILL
— Bloomberg officially files to run in Alabama presidential primary – TAL AXELROD
https://thehill.com/homenews/campaign/469690-bloomberg-files-for-alabama-presidential-primary

NEW YORK TIMES
— Those People We Tried to Cancel? They’re All Hanging Out Together Depriving people of a platform works — in unexpected ways. – John McDermott (DIERSEN: I should write a book about those who worked the hardest to end my TAPROOT Republicans of Illinois chairmanship, Wheaton Chamber of Commerce Government Affairs Committee membership, Milton Township Republican Central Committee webmaster service, Illinois Center Right Coalition Steering Committee membership, American Association of Political Consultants Midwest Chapter board membership, GAO employment, etc.)
https://www.nytimes.com/2019/11/02/style/what-is-cancel-culture.html

WALL STREET JOURNAL
— Trump Revs Up Effort to Win Black Vote President tells Atlanta crowd he has improved African-Americans’ employment opportunities, communities – Cameron McWhirter
https://www.wsj.com/articles/trump-revs-up-effort-to-win-black-vote-11573251294

FORBES
— Not Just A Job: New Evidence On The Quality Of Work Less than half of U.S. workers are in good jobs. (DIERSEN: What jobs have you had? My critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes in Wheaton, in Glen Ellyn, in Milton Township, in DuPage County, and in Illinois have made it very clear that they would never stoop to take the jobs that I had. 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/gradsoflife/2019/11/08/not-just-a-job-new-evidence-on-the-quality-of-work/

November 1 Evening Edition

ABC7
— State Rep. Luis Arroyo resigns after federal corruption charge
https://abc7chicago.com/politics/state-rep-luis-arroyo-resigns-after-federal-corruption-charge/5664397/
— Beto O’Rourke ends 2020 presidential campaign
https://abc7chicago.com/politics/beto-orourke-ends-2020-presidential-campaign/5665098/

NBC5
— Supt. Eddie Johnson Responds to Trump’s Tweet About Him Trump tore into Johnson and the city’s violence in a speech to law enforcement at the city’s McCormick Place Monday
https://www.nbcchicago.com/blogs/ward-room/Supt-Eddie-Johnson-Responds-to-Trumps-Tweet-564225691.html
— Trump Bashes Chicago’s Top Cop in Tweet After Visit to City Trump tore into Johnson and the city’s violence in a speech to law enforcement at the city’s McCormick Place Monday
https://www.nbcchicago.com/blogs/ward-room/donald-trump-chicago-police-eddie-johnson-on-crime-violence-564225152.html

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— Mayor Lori Lightfoot fires back after President Trump rips Chicago police superintendent again, accuses him of ‘perpetrating’ a crime wave from the White House – Jeremy Gorner
https://www.chicagotribune.com/politics/ct-donald-trump-chicago-eddie-johnson-twitter-attack-20191101-tlo6hu4miraytkouxe3xyn5eg4-story.html
— Legislation proposed to ban criminal background checks on public speakers following Tribune stories – JEREMY GORNER and GREGORY PRATT
https://www.chicagotribune.com/news/criminal-justice/ct-chicago-police-background-checks-legislation-20191101-i2vjzqvvjrdwhar2ez3daougue-story.html
— DISGUSTING, TRAGIC: Two more marijuana facilities can start growing recreational weed, the state says, bringing total to 9 – Ally Marotti
https://www.chicagotribune.com/marijuana/illinois/ct-biz-recreational-marijuana-grow-facilities-20191101-z7qilno6d5bdlh65ubupigv6dm-story.html
— Barack Obama is right about giving ‘woke’ culture a rest. Will progressive Democrats listen? – Clarence Page
https://www.chicagotribune.com/columns/clarence-page/ct-column-barack-obama-woke-cancel-culture-page-20191101-is2efucd55de3imffpq33mbbm4-story.html
— Democrats and Republicans don’t disagree on everything: Both parties want to spend like there’s no tomorrow – Steve Chapman
https://www.chicagotribune.com/columns/steve-chapman/ct-column-medicare-warren-tax-cut-chapman-20191101-5gdv4wf7vjdqdjtey74p7lmrmu-story.html

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— Will Donald Trump upset Lori Lightfoot’s budget? Mayor Lori Lightfoot’s budget includes $163 million in federal ambulance service reimbursements. The president, recently snubbed by the mayor, may decide to spike it. – Michael Sneed
https://chicago.suntimes.com/columnists/2019/11/1/20943797/sneed-donald-trump-derail-lori-lightfoot-budget-ambulance-reimbursement-juliana-stratton-library-fee
— If Twitter can stand up for truth and fairness, so can Facebook Political ads on social media are fine, even at times a public service, if vetted for accuracy and decency. Facebook has no excuses for failing to make distinctions. – Editorial
https://chicago.suntimes.com/2019/11/1/20942566/twitter-political-ad-ban-lies-facebook-digital-campaign-spending-mark-zuckerberg

DAILY HERALD
— Arroyo resigns after allegations he bribed senator; GOP fingers Link as FBI source – Marni Pyke
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20191101/arroyo-resigns-after-allegations-he-bribed-senator-gop-fingers-link-as-fbi-source

CRAIN’S CHICAGO BUSINESS
— Rep. Arroyo resigns from Illinois House In the wake of being federally charged with corruption, state Rep. Luis Arroyo has stepped down from the Illinois House, Speaker Mike Madigan’s office has confirmed. – A.D. QUIG 
https://www.chicagobusiness.com/government/rep-arroyo-resigns-illinois-house

SPRINGFIELD STATE JOURNAL REGISTER
— Reigning Illinois County Fair Queen relieved of her duties – Ken DeCoster
https://www.sj-r.com/news/20191101/reigning-illinois-county-fair-queen-relieved-of-her-duties

MCHENRY COUNTY BLOG
— McSweeney Suggests Attacking Criminal Legislators by Passing Penalties They Can Understand
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2019/11/01/mcsweeney-suggests-attacking-criminal-legislators-by-passing-penalities-they-can-understand/

DUPAGE POLICY JOURNAL
— Ives Response to Casten’s Impeachment Vote
https://dupagepolicyjournal.com/stories/517578452-ives-response-to-casten-s-impeachment-vote

ILLINOIS FAMILY ACTION
— The Borking of Lawrence VanDyke – Laurie Higgins
https://illinoisfamilyaction.org/2019/11/the-borking-of-lawrence-vandyke/

ILLINOIS REVIEW
— STATE REP. LUIS ARROYO “RETIRES” ABRUPTLY AFTER BEING CHARGED WITH BRIBERY
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2019/11/state-rep-arroyo-charged-with-bribery-in-federal-court.html
— LGBT ACTIVISTS DEMAND BUSINESSES CUT TIES WITH CHURCH AFTER SERMON ON TRANSGENDER ISSUES
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2019/11/lgbt-activists-demand-businesses-cut-ties-with-church-after-sermon-on-transgender-issues.html

CAPITOL FAX
— DISGUSTING, TRAGIC: Boost Your Cannabis License Application by Partnering with Labor
https://capitolfax.com/2019/11/01/boost-your-cannabis-license-application-by-partnering-with-labor/

WASHINGTON TIMES
— Call to arms: Private group seeks armed volunteers to protect Trump rally-goers – Dave Boyer
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2019/nov/1/private-group-seeks-volunteers-conceal-carry-permi/

GOPUSA
— Obama State Dept. used $600K in taxpayer cash for ‘ghost’ Facebook followers
http://www.gopusa.com/?p=78594

AMERICAN CONSERVATIVE
— Taking a Stand Against Imperialistic Chinese Censors Beijing is pressuring American companies because it thinks the West is weak. Here’s how businesses can fight back. – DOUG BANDOW (DIERSEN: My critics/opponents side with those who want to censor me.)
https://www.theamericanconservative.com/articles/taking-a-stand-against-imperialistic-chinese-censors/

DAILY CALLER
— ‘She’s Literally Protected To Lie’: Immigration Chief Reacts To ‘White Supremacist’ Accusation From Debbie Wasserman Schultz – JASON HOPKINS
https://dailycaller.com/2019/11/01/cuccinelli-accuses-wasserman-schultz-of-lying/

NEWSMAX
— Conservatives Now Have a Reason to Cheer Facebook – Michael Dorstewitz
https://www.newsmax.com/michaeldorstewitz/conservatives-facebook-twitter-political-ads/2019/11/01/id/939770/

TOWNHALL
— Democrats Want to Limit Free Speech, Regain an Iron Grip on ‘The Narrative’ – Brad Parscale
https://townhall.com/columnists/bradparscale/2019/11/01/democrats-want-to-limit-free-speech-regain-an-iron-grip-on-the-narrative-n2555740

ONE NEWS NOW
— DISGUSTING, TRAGIC: Campus surveys show disdain for Trump, love for socialism – Michael F. Haverluck
https://onenewsnow.com/education/2019/11/01/campus-surveys-show-disdain-for-trump-love-for-socialism

LEGAL INSURRECTION
— Impeachment Crazy CNN Already Measuring White House Drapes for President Pelosi – Mike LaChance 
https://legalinsurrection.com/2019/11/impeachment-crazy-cnn-already-measuring-white-house-drapes-for-president-pelosi/

CNN
— Unemployment may be a near record low, but it’s not all good news for workers – Sven Henrich (DIERSEN: Are you unemployed? I have been unemployed since 1997 when I was 49 years old and underemployed since 1976. If you are underemployed or unemployed, has low unemployment resulted in your getting any job offers? I have not. My critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes would hint/imply/argue/shout that my work experience that ended in 1997 IS STALE, my education that ended in 1997 IS STALE), my professional certifications that I earned in 1979, 1981, 1990, 1994, 1996, and 1997 ARE STALE, and my professional license that I earned in 1981 IS STALE.) 
https://www.cnn.com/2019/11/01/perspectives/unemployment-october-jobs-report/index.html

NEW YORK TIMES
— ‘There’s Absolutely a Problem Here’: Readers on Long Job Hunts Even in a Strong Labor Market Readers who have struggled to find good jobs despite the strong economy shared their experiences. – Geneva Abdul (DIERSEN: According to my critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes, the following do not exist: patronage, political affiliation discrimination, reverse discrimination, age discrimination, or retaliation for opposing the aforesaid. My critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes glorify and praise, pander to, serve a operatives for, and/or serve as dupes for those who discriminate.) 
https://www.nytimes.com/2019/11/01/reader-center/job-market.html

ATLANTIC
— Doubt Anyone Who’s Confident That Facebook Should Ban Political Ads We don’t know much at all about how political ads on social media sway the public. – Conor Friedersdorf
https://www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archive/2019/11/twitter-facebook-political-ads/601174/

October 29 Evening Edition

NBC5
— AS THE DEMOCRAT PARTY’S STRANGLEHOLD ON CHICAGO TIGHTENS: Hours After Slamming Trump, Lightfoot Meets With Obama
https://www.nbcchicago.com/blogs/ward-room/lightfoot-obama-foundation-summit-564039401.html

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— House Democrats unveil impeachment resolution that authorizes next phase of inquiry of Trump; GOP calls process unfair – AP
https://www.chicagotribune.com/nation-world/ct-nw-trump-impeachment-inquiry-resolution-house-20191029-mjcyarko4bedvbs22yaxdhjpoy-story.html
— Illinois Senate advances measure capping insulin prices at $100 per month – Dan Petrella (DIERSEN: My father had type 1 diabetes from age 14. Because of the high cost of insulin, he and his father had far less money.)
https://www.chicagotribune.com/politics/ct-illinois-senate-insulin-price-cap-20191029-ymxb36oap5hcphxhjkg42o7yii-story.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: DISGUSTING, TRAGIC: Pot pushers want minorities and women to be pot pushers.
https://www.chicagotribune.com/opinion/commentary/ct-opinion-marijuana-business-black-equity-20191029-h27khmwkq5gnhjuexpkupwoyki-story.html
— Michelle Obama discusses why presidential center fits Jackson Park, and how white flight hurt her South Side community – LOLLY BOWEAN
https://www.chicagotribune.com/politics/ct-michelle-obama-summit-talk-20191029-lcpuuqauqreapkienjftnxp54m-story.html
— By refusing to be bullied by protesters — ‘Thou shalt not call ICE!’ — The Harvard Crimson does journalism proud. – Editorial
https://www.chicagotribune.com/opinion/editorials/ct-editorial-harvard-crimson-ice-protest-immigration-journalism-20191029-zicxzxhperbenhafclyzy5hwsi-story.html
— Chicago threw a great protest rally for Donald Trump. Unfortunately, he didn’t get to see it. – Dahleen Glanton
https://www.chicagotribune.com/columns/dahleen-glanton/ct-dahleen-glanton-donald-trump-protest-chicago-20191029-xrjxvgtxcza27alb7ob6t3fcsu-story.html
— Shimkus ‘reconsidering’ retirement after top GOP committee post opens up – MARY ELLEN MCINTIRE
https://www.chicagotribune.com/sns-tns-bc-congress-shimkus-20191029-story.html

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— County needs Rx for more than half a billion dollars in unpaid charity health care down the road The Cook County Health chief said for 2019, the system spent $1 million a day in expenses such as salaries, equipment and supplies linked to providing that charity care. – Rachel Hinton 
https://chicago.suntimes.com/politics/2019/10/29/20938931/cook-county-unpaid-charity-health-care-uncompensated-hospital-budget
— Lightfoot says Springfield agenda on track, despite corruption scandal and demand for more funding to combat homelessness Thirteen Democratic lawmakers are threatening not to support Lightfoot’s graduated transfer tax proposal unless at least 60 percent of the annual funding is dedicated by law to combat homelessness. The mayor is standing her ground. – Fran Spielman 
https://chicago.suntimes.com/city-hall/2019/10/29/20938668/lightfoot-springfield-city-budget-transfer-tax-homelessness-corruption
— Michelle Obama talks about South Side Chicago ‘white flight’ at Obama Summit Boosting the Obama Presidential Center, to be built in Jackson Park, Michelle Obama said, “Barack and I wouldn’t bring some crap up in our neighborhood.” – Lynn Sweet 
https://chicago.suntimes.com/columnists/2019/10/29/20938718/michelle-obama-south-side-chicago-white-flight-obama-summit
— When teachers strike so they can teach kids less, something is wrong Chicago finally got a longer school day in 2012. There can be no going back. – Editorial
https://chicago.suntimes.com/2019/10/29/20938255/chicago-teachers-strike-ctu-cps-lori-lightfoot-longer-school-day-union-rahm-emanuel

CRAIN’S CHICAGO BUSINESS
— No end in sight to teachers strike Despite new concessions from CPS and Mayor Lightfoot, the union says it’s not enough, and appears to be set on continuing its strike into a 10th day. – GREG HINZ 
https://www.chicagobusiness.com/greg-hinz-politics/no-end-sight-teachers-strike

WREX
— City of Belvidere ask resident to take his Trump sign down
https://wrex.com/category/2019/10/29/city-of-belvidere-ask-resident-to-take-his-trump-sign-down/

MCHENRY COUNTY BLOG
— McConchie, Oberweis Break with Majority on Insulin Price Fixing Bill, Roll Call (DIERSEN: My father had type 1 diabetes from age 14. Because of the high cost of insulin, he and his father had far less money.) 
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2019/10/29/mcconchie-oberweis-break-with-majority-on-insulin-price-fixing-bill/
— IL-06: Extended Interview with Jeanne Ives from Last Week
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2019/10/29/il-06-extended-interview-with-jeanne-ives-from-last-week/
— IL-14: Jim Oberweis Update
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2019/10/29/il-14-jim-oberweis-update/

DUPAGE POLICY JOURNAL
— Thomas More Society charges that Illinois’ new abortion measure violates federal law – Glenn Minnis
https://dupagepolicyjournal.com/stories/515943762-thomas-more-society-charges-that-illinois-new-abortion-measure-violates-federal-law

ILLINOIS POLICY INSTITUTE
— CHICAGO TEACHERS RECOVER PENSION CONTRIBUTIONS 5 MONTHS INTO RETIREMENT – Adam Schuster
https://www.illinoispolicy.org/chicago-teachers-recover-pension-contributions-5-months-into-retirement/

CAPITOL FAX
— Gov. Pritzker claps back at President Trump
https://capitolfax.com/2019/10/29/gov-pritzker-claps-back-at-president-trump/
— AS THE DEMOCRAT PARTY’S STRANGLEHOLD ON CHICAGO TIGHTENS: CPS strike updates
https://capitolfax.com/2019/10/29/cps-strike-updates/
— Cullerton says state/city owned casino off table, Fix the FOID still stalled in Senate
https://capitolfax.com/2019/10/29/cullerton-says-statecity-owned-casino-off-table-fix-the-foid-still-stalled-in-senate/
— NCAA switches course on athletes benefiting from their names (DIERSEN: Were you ever an athlete? I was not.)
https://capitolfax.com/2019/10/29/ncaa-switches-course-on-athletes-benefiting-from-their-names/
— Madigan files paperwork to initiate process of removing Arroyo from office
https://capitolfax.com/2019/10/29/madigan-files-paperwork-to-initiate-process-of-removing-arroyo-from-office/
— Cullerton wants legislator lobbying addressed, wants two-chamber solution, talks about expulsion, addresses Link questions
https://capitolfax.com/2019/10/29/cullerton-wants-legislator-lobbying-addressed-wants-two-chamber-solution-talks-about-expulsion-addresses-link-questions/
— DIERSEN QUESTION: What percent of the joint filers in your precinct, in your municipality, in your township/ward, and in your county are in the $250,001 to $500,000 tax bracket, $500,001 to $1 million bracket, and the more than $1 million bracket?
https://capitolfax.com/2019/10/29/unclear-on-the-concept-116/

NEWS BUSTERS
— Google Millionaire Begs Bernie Sanders: ‘Tax the Hell Out of Me’ – Corinne Weaver 
https://www.newsbusters.org/blogs/techwatch/corinne-weaver/2019/10/29/google-millionaire-begs-bernie-sanders-tax-hell-out-me

THE HILL
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Trump-haters crow about their success in turning suburban voters against Trump.
https://thehill.com/homenews/campaign/467944-trump-faces-severe-suburban-slump

WALL STREET JOURNAL
— The Facebook Pressure Campaign Zuckerberg faces criticism for remaining politically neutral. – Editorial
https://www.wsj.com/articles/the-facebook-pressure-campaign-11572391241
— Not Everything Is Facebook’s Fault Congress wants to hold Zuckerberg accountable for sex trafficking, white supremacy and more. – Jason L. Riley
https://www.wsj.com/articles/not-everything-is-facebooks-fault-11572389480

FORTUNE
— More Employers Offer Workers Help Paying Off Student Loans – AP (DIERSEN: I would not have been able to graduate debt-free from NIU in 1970 when I was 21 years old and owning a 1969 Dodge Charger SE if had not worked part-time for the Post Office 1966-1969 and if my parents had not provided me with room and board while I attended UIC 1966-1968, weekends during my first semester at NIU in 1969, and the summer of 1969.) 
https://fortune.com/2019/10/29/employers-help-paying-student-loans/

October 26 Evening Edition

ABC7
— University of Illinois accused of silencing reporters (DIERSEN: My critics/opponents do not want me to report anything that promotes Trump or the traditional family, right to life, immigration, Second Amendment, illegal drugs, or equal opportunity (no race or gender based preference giving) planks in the Republican Party platform.)
https://abc7chicago.com/politics/weekend-watch-university-of-illinois-accused-of-silencing-reporters/5649047/

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— ‘It’s really about me:’ Top cop of decision to opt out of President Donald Trump’s upcoming speech – Rosemary Sobol
https://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/breaking/ct-eddie-johnson-mccormick-place-20191026-5warmxusufdohibe4a223dj3ja-story.html
— FOP’s clownish ‘no confidence’ vote only gives Superintendent Eddie Johnson extra job security, for now – Eric Zorn
https://www.chicagotribune.com/columns/eric-zorn/ct-column-eddie-johnson-trump-fraternal-order-police-zorn-20191025-lcndg4q5hbhfncdcxiirmwprqa-story.html#ed=rss_www.chicagotribune.com/arcio/rss/category/opinion/
— Trump’s vulgarity has turned this White House watcher into a strict conservative. No, not that kind. – Robert Schmuhl
https://www.chicagotribune.com/opinion/commentary/ct-opinion-trump-norms-presidency-20191028-20191025-sfjob7bizzf2fbqb7eqhcuw3uy-story.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Trump-haters say “The president said a lot of things this week that aren’t true.”
https://www.chicagotribune.com/nation-world/ct-nw-trump-fact-check-20191026-zhneycj2w5hxtokybhsizr4iai-story.html
— Female robbery crew using pepper spray sought in at least 3 downtown attacks – Rosemary Sobol (DIERSEN: I walked by 700 North Michigan Avenue 1974-1976 on my way from IRS in the Loop to graduate business evening classes at Loyola and then back from Loyola to my condo in the Outer Drive East building.) 
https://www.chicagotribune.com/news/breaking/ct-pepper-spray-robberies-20191026-56kzhiscyzaznpc2l57uspyire-story.html

DAILY HERALD
— As Trump comes to town, which suburban Republicans will join the bandwagon? – Marni Pyke
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20191026/as-trump-comes-to-town-which-suburban-republicans-will-join-the-bandwagon
(FROM THE ARTICLE: Some normally easy-to-reach Republican state representatives and senators didn’t return calls asking if they endorse Trump’s reelection or were buying tickets for the fundraising luncheon Monday starting at $2,800 a person. But Sen. Dan McConchie, a conservative Hawthorn Woods Republican, said he would be in Springfield during Trump’s Chicago visit. When asked if he supported Trump’s reelection, McConchie said, “No comment.” Rep. Allen Skillicorn of East Dundee, however, was all in. “Most politicians make promises with no intention to actually fulfill them,” Skillicorn said. “President Donald Trump is different. He has delivered on most of his promises. I’m confident his popularity has gone up in the suburbs versus 2016.” State Sen. Jim Oberweis of Sugar Grove said he supports Trump’s reelection but is not attending Monday’s events. . .”If they’re looking at a general election in a swing district, people need to be really careful how they embrace (Trump),” former Illinois Republican Senate Leader Christine Radogno said. Illinois Republican Party Chairman Tim Schneider of Bartlett, who will be attending on Monday, was optimistic local Republicans “will support the president at almost a 95 percent rate.” Conservative state Rep. David McSweeney of Barrington Hills intends to back the president over any possible Democratic nominee, but he won’t be at Monday’s Trump events. “I agree with President Trump on cutting taxes and deregulation. I don’t agree with him on everything. For example, I have some disagreements with him on trade and foreign policy,” McSweeney said, clarifying he opposes the president’s abrupt decision to pull troops from the Kurdish occupied area of Syria. Typically when presidents visit, they’re surrounded by top party officials such as governors, senators and congressional representatives. That won’t happen this week with Illinois’ Democratic governor, U.S. senators and suburban House members, although former state Rep. Jeanne Ives of Wheaton hopes to change some of that party balance. Republican Ives, of Wheaton, who is running in the 6th Congressional District against first-term U.S. Rep. Sean Casten, supports Trump’s reelection but has no plans to go to his events on Monday. Asked about grading his job so far, “it depends on the policy or issue,” said Ives, who ran for governor in 2018. Trump might not be the only choice for Illinois voters in the March primary. Former U.S. Rep. Joe Walsh of Mundelein is running for the Republican nomination, although with just $115,000 in his coffers it’s a long shot, said Republican strategist Aaron Del Mar. The Palatine Township Republican committeeman, a friend of Walsh’s, is not only solidly in the Trump camp, but he’s selling tickets for the fundraiser. “I’m not a 100 percent for everything the president says,” Del Mar said.)

KANE COUNTY CHRONICLE
— Demonstrators urge Rubio to vote to impeach President Trump at Oberweis event
https://www.kcchronicle.com/2019/10/25/demonstrators-urge-rubio-to-vote-to-impeach-president-trump-at-oberweis-event/d5pfifs/

HERALD & REVIEW
— Illinois lawmakers are going back to Springfield for the fall veto session. Here’s what could happen. A guide to legislation being considered this veto session – JERRY NOWICKI 
https://herald-review.com/news/state-and-regional/illinois-lawmakers-are-going-back-to-springfield-for-the-fall/article_a31ed8f8-f19a-5b1f-9fee-69495780d518.html

NPR ILLINOIS
— At Political Forum, Trump Challengers Mount Longshot Primary Campaigns – SARAH MCCAMMON 
https://www.nprillinois.org/post/political-forum-trump-challengers-mount-longshot-primary-campaigns#stream/0

FOX NEWS
— John Kelly warned of impeachment for Trump if he hired ‘yes man’: ‘I feel bad that I left’ – Melissa Leon (DIERSEN: No one has ever accused me of being a yes-man. If I had been a yes-man, the federal government would have promoted me into its Senior Executive Service long before I was 40 years old. Yes-men help the federal government get rid of its employees who are Republican, White, male, and/or non-veteran who did 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.)
https://www.foxnews.com/politics/john-kelly-warning-trump-impeachment

BREITBART
— Elizabeth Warren’s Sex-Worker Policies Guarantee More Jeffrey Epstein-Type Pimping – AMES P. PINKERTON
https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2019/10/26/pinkerton-elizabeth-warrens-sex-worker-policies-guarantee-more-jeffrey-epstein-type-pimping/

ONE NEWS NOW
— POLITICS-GOVT 80% of illegals released by sanctuary cities repeat crimes – Michael F. Haverluck
https://onenewsnow.com/politics-govt/2019/10/26/80-of-illegals-released-by-sanctuary-cities-repeat-crimes

FORBES
— The Bitter Truth About Why People Fail To Succeed In Their Jobs – Terina Allen (DIERSEN: My critics/opponents falsely deny that while I worked for the federal government for almost 30 years 1966-1969 and 1971-1997, that virtually all my superiors, supervisors, coworkers, and subordinates were Democrat, minority, female, and/or veteran. My critics/opponents falsely deny that while I worked for GAO 1980-1997, the agency was almost always under promotion freezes, that it shrank from about 6,000 employees to about 3,000 employees, and that it suffered tremendous budget cuts during the mid-1990s. My critics/opponents falsely argue that my superiors in the federal government were never under pressure from Democrat politicians a) to hire, retain, and promote young Democrat minorities and young Democrat females or b) to make way for them by getting rid of their employees who were Republican, White, male, and/or non-veteran and who they had not promoted to 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. My critics/opponents falsely dent that extremely few federal employees make the aforesaid promotion deadlines. My critics/opponents falsely argue that my Democrat superiors in the federal government did not take adverse actions against me a) because I complained about political affiliation discrimination, reverse discrimination, age discrimination, and retaliation or b) because I became an active member in a class action lawsuit in 1988 that charged them with reverse discrimination, age discrimination, and retaliation.)
https://www.forbes.com/sites/terinaallen/2019/10/26/the-bitter-truth-about-why-people-fail-to-succeed-in-their-jobs/#185436294c46
(FROM THE ARTICLE: I asked the group of about 200 to share the “real” reasons that they either fired, refused to promote or downgraded a performance review on an employee within the prior two years. This is an aggregate list (in order of number of responses) for what they provided. Employees were fired, not promoted or rated poorly because they 1. didn’t seem to fit with the team, or they didn’t “mesh” in with the organizational culture.)

THRIVE GLOBAL
— How to Survive an Emotionally-Demanding Job – Thomas Oppong (DIERSEN: In retrospect, I am amazed that I survived for almost 30 years working for the Democrats who run the federal government. I never would have been able to do that if I had not earned a) a job-related bachelor’s degree when I was 21 in 1970 and job-related master’s degrees when I was 27, 31, and 48, b) job-related professional certifications when I was 30, 32, 41, 45, 47, and 48, and c) a job-related professional license when I was 32. My superiors were always under tremendous pressure from Democrat politicians to get rid of their employees who shared my demographics.) 
https://thriveglobal.com/stories/burnout-age-survive-emotionally-demanding-job-productivity-wellness-wellbeing/

MEDIA POST
— Publishers Decry Facebook’s Power As Social Network Generates Traffic – Rob Williams (DIERSEN: My GOPUSA ILLINOIS emails drive lots traffic to certain websites. What do you say to owners of certain of those websites a) who force me to pay them to have access to their websites and/or b) who do not want me to drive traffic to their websites? I should write a book about the aforesaid website owners. I would focus on those who state that they operate their website to make a profit, but in fact, they operate their website to promote the Democrat, Libertarian, and/or Green political parties.) 
https://www.mediapost.com/publications/article/342220/publishers-decry-facebooks-power-as-social-networ.html
(FROM THE ARTICLE: Benioff, who also is CEO of software firm Salesforce, likened Facebook to cigarettes for having addictive powers and harmful effects on kids. “Facebook is addictive, it’s not good for you, they’re after your kids, they’re running political ads that aren’t true … and they’re also acquiring other companies and co-mingling data those companies have on their users into theirs for more power,” he said in an interview with CNN. Benioff isn’t the only media executive who has criticized Facebook. Rupert Murdoch, the News Corp. CEO whose political affiliations are the opposite of Benioff’s, also wants to rein in Facebook. Murdoch is dependent on the social network’s power to drive web traffic. His Fox News website generated more Facebook “engagements” than any other publisher during the third quarter, according to analytics firm NewsWhip. Those engagements keep people glued to Facebook, which is problematic for publishers that want to monetize their own audiences. Facebook reportedly is addressing this issue by offering cash payments to publishers whose articles appear in its news section, but it remains to be seen how lucrative that source of revenue will be.)

RASMUSSEN REPORTS
— Generation X Faces a Bleak, Impoverished Old Age – Ted Rall (DIERSEN: To qualify myself for better paying jobs, I earned a) a job-related bachelor’s degree when I was 21 in 1970 and job-related master’s degrees when I was 27, 31, and 48, b) job-related professional certifications when I was 30, 32, 41, 45, 47, and 48, and c) a job-related professional license when I was 32.)
http://www.rasmussenreports.com/public_content/political_commentary/commentary_by_ted_rall/generation_x_faces_a_bleak_impoverished_old_age

October 24 Evening Edition

ABC7
— Chicago Strike: CPS cancels classes Friday, negotiations continued Thursday as CTU holds civil disobedience training
https://abc7chicago.com/education/cps-cancels-classes-friday-ctu-holds-civil-disobedience-training-as-negotiations-continue/5643109/

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— City to collect $3.5M in recreational weed taxes next year, but not starting until next September: mayor The modest outlook doesn’t mean that pot legalization will ultimately be a buzzkill: studies estimate sales could eventually generate up to $676 million statewide. – Tom Schuba
https://chicago.suntimes.com/cannabis/2019/10/24/20930296/recreational-weed-taxes-city-budget-lightfoot-pot
— Strike taking a toll on family finances, workers say — and things are about to get worse Even though they are dipping into savings or looking for 2nd jobs, teachers and staff said they still strongly support the goals of the walkout. – Mitch Dudek and Matthew Hendrickson
https://chicago.suntimes.com/2019/10/23/20928968/chicago-teachers-strike-missed-paychecks
— As teachers strike, the grim reality of Chicago’s finances sets in Mayor Lori Lightfoot’s budget includes no property tax increase, but only because she is banking on help from state lawmakers. It also counts on new revenue and savings from cuts and efficiencies that — with all respect, mayor — we’ll believe when we see. – Editorial
https://chicago.suntimes.com/politics/2019/10/23/20929165/lori-lightfoot-mayor-budget-property-tax-increase-springfield-jb-pritzker-taxes-2020-address
— County to offer citizens ballots in more languages to ensure ‘their voices be heard at the polls’ The pilot program will begin with the March primary, when ballots will be offered in Korean and Tagalog. – Rachel Hinton
https://chicago.suntimes.com/politics/2019/10/24/20931017/cook-county-ballots-languages-korean-tagalog-voting-rights
— Chicago-area congressional candidate’s remarks about Jews, Israel spark questions Rush Darwish’s main rivals are Rep. Dan Lipinski and Marie Newman. He’s running to be the first Palestinian-American and Muslim elected to Congress from Illinois. – Lynn Sweet
https://chicago.suntimes.com/politics/2019/10/24/20930886/darwish-palestinan-american-3rd-district-congress-illinois-lipinski-newman-muslim-sweet

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot defends police Superintendent Eddie Johnson’s tenure as he faces investigation – Gregory Pratt
https://www.chicagotribune.com/politics/ct-chicago-mayor-lori-lightfoot-defends-eddie-johnson-20191024-4bsm7cbesffk3js66mkcfzvstu-story.html
— Why Chicago teachers won’t take ‘yes’ for an answer – Editorial
https://www.chicagotribune.com/opinion/editorials/ct-edit-chicago-teacher-strike-lori-lightfoot-sharkey-20191024-wup5srdwmbcqfl6khlvrahn4om-story.html
— Why a teachers strike is bad for Chicago – Editorial
https://www.chicagotribune.com/opinion/editorials/ct-editorial-lori-lightfoot-teachers-strike-8-20191024-zg4otz6hhffojgw46ta3febd3i-story.html

DAILY HERALD
— What’s on the agenda for the fall legislative session – Jerry Nowicki
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20191024/whats-on-the-agenda-for-the-fall-legislative-session
— Could DuPage County Board end health insurance perk for board members? – Robert Sanchez
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20191024/could-dupage-county-board-end-health-insurance-perk-for-board-members
— DuPage County to ask its towns to help pay for new traffic court in Woodridge – Robert Sanchez
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20191024/dupage-county-to-ask-its-towns-to-help-pay-for-new-traffic-court-in-woodridge

CRAIN’S CHICAGO BUSINESS
— Probes jeopardize Exelon’s Springfield agenda With spotlight on Madigan, Pritzker holds the key to the latest nuke bailout and rate legislation. – STEVE DANIELS 
https://www.chicagobusiness.com/utilities/probes-jeopardize-exelons-springfield-agenda

WTTW
— Pressure Mounts on Facebook to Vet Political Content – Paul Caine
https://news.wttw.com/2019/10/24/pressure-mounts-facebook-vet-political-content
— 2nd Illinois Resident Dies from Vaping-Related Illness – Kristen Thometz
https://news.wttw.com/2019/10/24/2nd-illinois-resident-dies-vaping-related-illness

MDJ ONLINE
— National Safety Council warns employers about sensitive jobs as Illinois prepares for legal cannabis – Jim Moran
https://www.mdjonline.com/neighbor_newspapers/extra/news/national-safety-council-warns-employers-about-sensitive-jobs-as-illinois/article_75485ff7-2c7d-53cb-9c7b-113a715eff4e.html

NEWS CHANNEL 20
— Graduated income tax will appear on 2020 ballot – Noelle Forde
https://newschannel20.com/news/local/graduated-income-tax-will-appear-on-2020-ballot

REPUBLICAN NEWS WATCH
— President Trump’s Battle of Agincourt – DOUG E. IBENDAHL 
http://republicannewswatch.com/wp/?p=14922

DUPAGE POLICY JOURNAL
— Ives not surprised that Exelon, ComEd, Madigan are key figures in federal corruption probe – Glenn Minnis
https://dupagepolicyjournal.com/stories/515113254-ives-not-surprised-that-exelon-comed-madigan-are-key-figures-in-federal-corruption-probe

CAPITOL FAX
— No, calls are not suddenly growing for taxing retirement income
https://capitolfax.com/2019/10/24/no-calls-are-not-suddenly-growing-for-taxing-retirement-income/

WASHINGTON EXAMINER
— Trump to double down on immigration in 2020, ‘dial it up to the maximum’ – Paul Bedard
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/washington-secrets/trump-to-double-down-on-immigration-in-2020-dial-it-up-to-the-maximum

GOPUSA
— Maxine Waters chastises Facebook’s Zuckerberg for providing a ‘platform to lie, mislead and misinform the American people’
http://www.gopusa.com/?p=78273
— Rule of law undermined in the United States – Richard W. Rahn
http://www.gopusa.com/?p=78200
— Gutter politics prevail
http://www.gopusa.com/?p=78247
— Ocasio-Cortez dings ‘predominantly white’ areas for hurricanes that killed minorities
http://www.gopusa.com/?p=78286
— GOP senators float bill to move 90% of jobs in 10 federal departments outside D.C. (DIERSEN: I worked for the Democrats who ran GAO’s Chicago office 1980-1997. I worked for the Democrats who ran IRS’s Chicago office 1971-1980.)
http://www.gopusa.com/?p=78270

BREITBART
— The Left Is at War with Conservative Minorities on Campus – Rob Smith
https://www.breitbart.com/tech/2019/10/24/rob-smith-the-left-is-at-war-with-conservative-minorities-on-campus/
— Feds: Sanctuary Los Angeles Releases 100 Criminal Illegal Aliens Every Day – John Binder
https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2019/10/24/feds-sanctuary-los-angeles-releases-100-criminal-illegal-aliens-every-day/

DAILY CALLER
— Fox Correspondent Hits Back At CNN’s President After He Said Outlet Isn’t A News Organization – SHELBY TALCOTT
https://dailycaller.com/2019/10/24/fox-news-correspondent-cnn-president-jeff-zucker/

DAILY SIGNAL
— The Left’s Dangerous Assault on Free Speech – Arthur Milikh (DIERSEN: As the Milton Township Republican Central Committee (MTRCC) member with the best meeting and fundraiser attendance record by far since 1999, from what I see, ever-increasingly, the overwhelming majority of MTRCC members want the MTRCC officers to stop me from sending out GOPUSA ILLINOIS emails, and failing that, stop everyone from reading GOPUSA ILLINOIS emails. What does that say about the overwhelming majority of MTRCC members?) 
https://www.dailysignal.com/2019/10/24/the-lefts-dangerous-assault-on-free-speech/

TOWNHALL
— Chicago Business Operators Federally Charged After Hiring Illegal Aliens – Timothy Meads
https://townhall.com/tipsheet/timothymeads/2019/10/24/chicago-manufacturing-operators-charged-with-employing-illegal-aliens-n2555242
— Hypocrites and Liars: Democrats’ History With The Word ‘Lynching’ – Derek Hunter
https://townhall.com/columnists/derekhunter/2019/10/24/hypocrites-and-liars-democrats-history-with-the-word-lynching-n2555217

THE HILL
— White House: Trump ‘happy’ to see GOP storm impeachment hearing – BRETT SAMUELS
https://thehill.com/homenews/administration/467255-white-house-trump-happy-to-see-gop-storm-impeachment-hearing
— GOP senators frustrated with Romney jabs at Trump – ALEXANDER BOLTON 
https://thehill.com/homenews/senate/467217-gop-senators-frustrated-with-romney-jabs-at-trump
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Ever-increasingly, Democrats and RINOs pander to voters who are anti-Trump, anti-Protestant, anti-conservative, anti-patriotic, anti-Republican, anti-American, anti-White, anti-male, anti-older people, anti-rich people, anti-gun owners, anti-German Americans, anti-draft avoiders, and/or anti-those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.
https://thehill.com/homenews/campaign/467247-buttigieg-releases-plan-to-build-power-for-women

NEW YORK TIMES
— The Trump Impeachment Inquiry: Latest Updates (DIERSEN: Have you ever been “under investigation?” To get rid of me, my Democrat IRS superiors had me “under investigation” 1974-1977. SEE GAO DECISION: http://www.gao.gov/products/463866 During the 1970s, IRS purposely kept its definition of “commuting area” vague so that it could use it to punish or to reward its employees. When my IRS Democrat superiors succeeded in getting rid of the IRS manager who had promoted me in 1972, 1973, and 1974, they used a narrow definition of “commuting area” to disallow my partial day per diem claims. They hinted/implied/argued that my partial day per diem claims were fraudulent. Needless-to-say, that ended my IRS career. They would not have done that if I had been a Democrat, a minority, a female, or a veteran.)
https://www.nytimes.com/2019/10/23/us/politics/trump-impeachment-news.html

WALL STREET JOURNAL
— Sanders Campaign Says Winning Democratic Nomination Requires New Voters Vermont senator’s team is focused on demographics that generally vote at lower rates than older, wealthier, white voters – Eliza Collins (DIERSEN: Democrats shout at “new voters” that Republicans are White supremacists, Nazis, KKK members, haters, racists, sexists, bigots, and even worse things who should be gotten rid of once and for all. Democrats shout at “new voters” that Democrats use government a) to take money and opportunities away from the following and b) to give that money and those opportunities to “new voters:” those who are Trump supporters, Protestant, conservative, patriotic, Republican, American, White, male, older, non-poor, gun owners, German American, draft avoiders, and those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.) 
https://www.wsj.com/articles/sanders-campaign-says-winning-democratic-nomination-requires-new-voters-11571851516

MINNEAPOLIS STAR TRIBUNE
— Facebook clarifies Zuckerberg remarks on false political ads – AP
http://www.startribune.com/facebook-defends-policy-allowing-false-political-ads/563804512/

October 23 Evening Edition

ABC7
— Mayor Lori Lightfoot details plan to tackle $838M budget deficit; property tax increase remains in question – Craig Wall
https://abc7chicago.com/politics/mayor-lightfoot-details-plan-to-tackle-$838m-budget-deficit/5640318/

CBS2
— Chicago Fraternal Order Of Police Board Issues Vote Of No Confidence Against Supt. Johnson
https://chicago.cbslocal.com/2019/10/23/fop-eddie-johnson-no-confidence/

FOX NEWS CHICAGO
— Chicago Fraternal Order of Police issues vote of no confidence against Supt. Eddie Johnson
https://www.fox32chicago.com/news/chicago-fraternal-order-of-police-issues-vote-of-no-confidence-against-supt-eddie-johnson

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— Chaotic scene as Republicans blow past security to disrupt closed-door impeachment deposition with defense official – AP
https://www.chicagotribune.com/nation-world/ct-nw-trump-impeachment-inquiry-20191023-btbyyc2wevg4rayx5fbjjysuf4-story.html
— DISGUSTING, TRAGIC: Northbrook allows recreational marijuana businesses, after dozens speak at packed meeting – ANNA KIM
https://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/northbrook/ct-gla-northbrook-allows-recreational-marijuana-dispensaries-tl-1031-20191023-kp6xqg6k5vb3lhvblgn6cofcza-story.html
— The new Explorer SUV, built in Chicago, had so many quality problems Ford had to delay deliveries. Sales of the vehicle slumped 48%. – AP
https://www.chicagotribune.com/business/ct-biz-ford-earnings-explorer-factory-20191023-bxuegw4ckrbedbxfeqvjeyocwi-story.html
— House Democrats pass election security bill amid impeachment – AP
https://www.chicagotribune.com/sns-bc-us–congress-election-security-20191023-story.html
— GOP stands by Trump, gingerly, after diplomat’s testimony – AP
https://www.chicagotribune.com/sns-bc-us–trump-impeachment-20191023-story.html

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— J.B. Pritzker 8th most unpopular governor in the country, poll says Unsurprisingly, the disapproval is coming from Republicans, who watched the political newcomer rush in a bevy of progressive measures. – Tina Sfondeles 
https://chicago.suntimes.com/metro-state/2019/10/23/20928803/governor-j-b-pritzker-8th-most-unpopular-gov-poll-says
— County hearing on housing heats up over criminal history questions in tenant applications It’s the latest in a long-give-and-take between the housing providers and advocates trying to help people with criminal histories rejoin society. But the long delays in hammering out the are doing nothing to calm tensions or tempers. – Rachel Hinton 
https://chicago.suntimes.com/politics/2019/10/23/20929526/cook-county-hearing-fair-housing-criminal-history-landlord-tenant-applications

DAILY HERALD
— Both sides of DuPage County Board infighting say we need an anti-bullying policy – Robert Sanchez
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20191023/both-sides-of-dupage-county-board-infighting-say-we-need-an-anti-bullying-policy
— DuPage County Board’s Sadia Covert’s statement on harassment
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20191023/dupage-county-boards-sadia-coverts-statement-on-harassment
— DuPage board members response to harassment claims
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20191023/dupage-board-members-response-to-harrassment-claims
— OUTSTANDING: Libertyville bans pot sales, saying revenue wouldn’t outweigh pitfalls – Mick Zawislak
https://www.dailyherald.com/business/20191023/libertyville-bans-pot-sales-saying-revenue-wouldnt-outweigh-pitfalls
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Ever-increasingly, Democrats shout at women that Republicans, and especially Republicans who are Trump supporters, Protestant, conservative, patriotic, White, male, older, non-poor, gun owners, German American, draft avoiders, and those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time HAVE CAUSED ALL THE PROBLEMS THAT WOMEN HAVE HAD, ARE HAVING, AND WILL HAVE.
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20191023/geneva-group-hoping-to-double-attendance-at-2020-womens-march
— Biden: Trump has ‘no idea’ about working-class struggles – AP (DIERSEN: One could compare and contrast how Biden got his 1967 Corvette with how I got my 1972 Corvette. Biden’s father gave him his Corvette as a wedding gift. SEE: https://www.cnbc.com/2016/10/21/joe-biden-gets-rare-permission-to-drive-his-67-corvette-proceeds-to-burns-rubber.html My father died suddenly in 1969 2 years before I bought my Corvette in 1971. I paid for my Corvette with an insurance settlement that I got for my stolen 1969 Dodge Charger SE and with money that I a) earned working full-time for IRS starting in 1971, b) working full-time for Firestone Stores 1970-1971, and c) working part-time for Firestone Stores 1971-1972. The money to pay for the Charger and for previous cars came from what I earned doing yard work and delivering newspapers 1962-1964; washing dishes 1964-1966; cleaning golf shoes, chipping slag, and pumping gasoline in 1966; delivering mail 1966-1969; and working on an automobile assembly line and as a security guard in 1970.) 
https://www.dailyherald.com/article/20191023/business/310239932/
(FROM THE ARTICLE: Biden drew contrasts between Trump’s experience as the son of a wealthy New York developer and Biden’s working-class upbringing in Scranton and Delaware.)

WBEZ
— DISGUSTING, TRAGIC: Illinois ‘Cannabis Czar’ Toi Hutchinson On Legal Weed Rollout – Daniel Tucker, Stephanie Kim
https://www.wbez.org/shows/reset/illinois-cannabis-czar-toi-hutchinson-on-legal-weed-rollout/07439919-ce76-43da-9c7c-039e79f116b4

SIU
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: SIU promotes LGBTQ activity. When will SIU promote traditional marriage and the traditional family? 
https://news.siu.edu/2019/10/102319-lgbtq-history-month-in-october.php

NAPERVILLE COMMUNITY TELEVISION
— OUTSTANDING: DuPage County Bans Recreational Marijuana Sales
https://www.nctv17.com/news/dupage-county-bans-recreational-marijuana-sales/

MCHENRY COUNTY BLOG
— Governor’s Budget Office Predicts String of Deficits and 20% Income Tax Hike or 15% Budget Cut, If He Doesn’t Get His Way on Graduated Income Tax Hike Authority
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2019/10/23/governors-budget-office-predicts-string-of-deficits-and-20-income-tax-hike-or-15-budget-cut-if-he-doesnt-get-his-way-on-graduated-income-tax-hik-authority/

PRAIRIE STATE WIRE
— Wirepoints: raising Illinois taxes will drive even more taxpayers away – W.J. Kennedy 
https://prairiestatewire.com/stories/515121865-wirepoints-raising-illinois-taxes-will-drive-even-more-taxpayers-away

DUPAGE POLICY JOURNAL
— Congressional candidate Ives suggests 2016 Exelon bailout part of ongoing federal investigation – Glenn Minnis
https://dupagepolicyjournal.com/stories/515113240-congressional-candidate-ives-suggests-2016-exelon-bailout-part-of-ongoing-federal-investigation

WASHINGTON TIMES
— Hannity: ‘Sad’ Romney embraces ‘media friends’ who called him racist, sexist in 2012 (DIERSEN: I should write a book about my critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes who claim to be religious, conservative, and/or Republican, but who glorify and praise and pander to the Democrat news media.) 
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2019/oct/23/sean-hannity-sad-mitt-romney-embraces-media-friend/

WASHINGTON EXAMINER
— Impeachment war: Democrats threaten GOP with ethics charges for barging into closed proceeding – Susan Ferrechio
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/congress/impeachment-war-democrats-threaten-gop-with-ethics-charges-for-barging-into-closed-proceeding

AMERICAN THINKER
— Anti-Trump Camp Includes Hatred of Israel – Civis Americanus
https://www.americanthinker.com/articles/2019/10/antitrump_camp_includes_hatred_of_israel.html

ACCURACY IN MEDIA
— Beto O’Rourke Claims U.S. is Still Racist at its Foundation, Days Later Makes Trump-Hilter Comparison? – Marissa Martinez 
https://www.aim.org/aim-column/beto-orourke-claims-u-s-is-still-racist-at-its-foundation-days-later-makes-trump-hilter-comparison/

BREITBART
— Gallup Admits Poll Claiming 52 Percent of Americans Support Impeachment May Have Included Illegal Aliens – MICHAEL PATRICK LEAHY
https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2019/10/23/gallup-admits-poll-claiming-52-percent-of-americans-support-impeachment-may-have-included-illegal-aliens/
— AP-NORC Poll: Majority of U.S. Voters Say Immigrants Are Not Assimilating – John Binder (DIERSEN: What do you say to individuals, organizations, companies, and governments that discourage assimilation, this is, that promote the languages and traditions of the motherlands?)
https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2019/10/22/ap-norc-poll-majority-of-u-s-voters-say-immigrants-are-not-assimilating/
— Las Vegas to Become Sanctuary for Criminal Illegals After ACLU Pressure – John Binder
https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2019/10/23/las-vegas-to-become-sanctuary-for-criminal-illegals-after-aclu-pressure/

CNS NEWS
— 1998 Flashback: Democratic Lawmakers, Including Biden, Called Clinton Impeachment a ‘Lynching’ – Patrick Goodenough
https://www.cnsnews.com/news/article/patrick-goodenough/1998-flashback-democratic-lawmakers-including-biden-called-clinton

DAILY CALLER
— Republicans Storm Closed Impeachment Proceeding – SHELBY TALCOTT
https://dailycaller.com/2019/10/23/republicans-storm-impeachment/

LIFE NEWS
— Franklin Graham: “Abortion is Murdering a Child in Its Mother’s Womb” – MICAIAH BILGER 
https://www.lifenews.com/2019/10/23/franklin-graham-abortion-is-murdering-a-child-in-its-mothers-womb/

CAMPUS REFORM
— Harvard groups encourage student paper to ignore journalism ethics in stories involving ICE – Chris Trick
https://www.campusreform.org/?ID=13904

REAL CLEAR POLITICS
— Will the Real Mitt Romney Please Shut Up? – Jared Whitley
https://www.realclearpolitics.com/articles/2019/10/23/will_the_real_mitt_romney_please_shut_up__141557.html

THE HILL
— Debate questions that the Democrats should have been asked – ANN COULTER
https://thehill.com/opinion/campaign/466868-coulter-debate-questions-that-the-democrats-should-have-been-asked

CNN
— Kinzinger says it’s ‘beneath the office of the presidency’ for Trump to call critics ‘human scum’ – Chelsey Cox
https://www.cnn.com/2019/10/23/politics/adam-kinzinger-trump-tweet-republicans-scum-cnntv/index.html

ABC NEWS
— Three fifths of workers have witnessed workplace discrimination, study finds – Justin Boggs (DIERSEN: While I worked for GAO 1980-1997, it became ever-increasingly obvious that the Democrats who ran the agency wanted to get rid of their employees who were Republican, White, male, and/or non-veteran who they had not promoted to 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.) 
https://www.abcactionnews.com/news/national/three-fifths-of-workers-have-witnessed-workplace-discrimination-study-finds

WASHINGTON POST
— Pentagon’s Ukraine expert resumes impeachment testimony after Republican protest causes 5-hour delay – Elise Viebeck and Rachael Bade
https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/pentagon-official-to-testify-about-ukraine-aid-in-house-impeachment-probe/2019/10/22/59c2c872-f518-11e9-8cf0-4cc99f74d127_story.html


— DIERSEN HEADLINE: A Trump-hater says “Why Trump’s lynching comment drew outrage now, and not when Joe Biden and others used it in the ’90s.”
https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2019/10/23/why-trumps-lynching-comment-drew-outrage-now-not-when-joe-biden-others-used-it-s/

NEW YORK MAGAZINE
— Voter Enthusiasm for 2020 Is Off the Charts — Especially for Trump Fans – Ed Kilgore
http://nymag.com/intelligencer/2019/10/2020-voter-enthusiasm-is-high-especially-for-trump-fans.html

FORBES
— The New Campus Deplorables – Richard Vedder
https://www.forbes.com/sites/richardvedder/2019/10/23/the-new-campus-deplorables/#323013751e62

MOTLEY FOOL
— You Won’t Believe How Few Grads Get Public Service Loan Forgiveness – Kailey Hagen (DIERSEN: What if I had taken out loans to pay for my 1970 job-related bachelor’s degree and my 1976, 1980, and 1997 job-related master’s degrees? I worked for the federal government 1966-1969 and 1971-1997.) 
https://www.fool.com/the-ascent/student-loans/articles/you-wont-believe-how-few-grads-get-public-service-loan-forgiveness/

FEDERAL TIMES
— Can agencies improve hiring by letting current feds in on the process? – Jessie Bur (DIERSEN: GAO hired me in 1980 because it could not find a qualified Democrat, minority, female, younger person, or veteran who would take the job. IRS hired me in 1971 because it could not find a qualified Democrat, minority, female, or veteran who would take the job. The Post Office hired me in 1966 because it could not find a qualified Democrat, minority, female, or veteran who would take the job.)
https://www.federaltimes.com/management/hr/2019/10/23/can-agencies-improve-hiring-by-letting-current-feds-in-on-the-process/

October 22 Evening Edition

DUPAGE COUNTY
— OUTSTANDING: DuPage County Votes to Prohibit Sale of Recreational Cannabis
https://www.dupageco.org/Content.aspx?id=61551
(FROM THE PRESS RELEASE: The DuPage County Board voted 10-8 on Tuesday to prohibit the sale of recreational cannabis in unincorporated areas. The Illinois Cannabis Regulation and Tax Act, which Gov. J.B. Pritzker signed on June 25, allows the County to pass an ordinance prohibiting the location of cannabis businesses. The Board determined the operation of cannabis businesses presents adverse impacts on the health, safety, and welfare of residents and additional costs and burdens on law enforcement and the judiciary system. The Board did vote, however, to assess the maximum permitted 3 percent sales tax on cannabis sales made at businesses located in DuPage County municipalities in order to help offset increased public safety costs.)

DAILY HERALD
— OUTSTANDING: DuPage prohibits recreational pot sales in unincorporated areas – Robert Sanchez
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20191022/dupage-prohibits-recreational-pot-sales-in-unincorporated-areas
(FROM THE ARTICLE: “My opposition to this really comes from public health reasons,” board member Tim Elliott said. “The public health data is clear.” The Glen Ellyn Republican said marijuana legalization will create a variety of problems, including increased cannabis use and addiction. He said the county shouldn’t profit from such sales. Elliott said Illinois lawmakers who supported legalizing marijuana “want county boards to take a share of their responsibility” by allowing such sales. “Springfield is offering us a piece of the action in exchange for our share of responsibility for what I’m certain is going to be a public health problem,” he said. “Let’s not be a party to this.” Still, six of the county board’s seven Democrats and two (Hart and Healy) and of its 11 Republicans voted against the prohibition and in favor of the sale.)

— DISGUSTING, TRAGIC: Pot pushers push pot.
https://www.dailyherald.com/discuss/20191022/debates-over-allowing-legal-cannabis-stores-show-new-law-is-working

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— OUTSTANDING: DuPage County Board says no to recreational pot sales, the first county in Illinois to do so – ALICIA FABBRE
https://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/naperville-sun/ct-nvs-dupage-county-bans-pot-sales-st-1023-20191022-uavgoorplneajc4de5fqr7gcwq-story.html
(FROM THE ARTICLE: “The state of Illinois has made it a choice,” said Robert Larsen, R-Wheaton. “The state of Illinois has made a lot of bad choices over the years but we here in DuPage County have made better choices. “We can’t control the fact that they have chosen to legalize this drug everywhere in the state, but we can send the message to our constituents that we don’t want more sales of this in our county.” . . . “If you really believe that legalization is not going to result in greater accessibility and greater illicit use for underage users, please come see me because I have a bridge to sell you,” board member Tim Elliot, R-Glen Ellyn said. “These public health issues are going to happen … and yet we’re considering becoming part of this. Why?” . . . DuPage County Board Chairman Dan Cronin did not vote on this issue, but after the meeting said he likely would have sided with the ban were it necessary for him to make a choice. “We had a healthy, robust debate and the majority says, you know, not now,” Cronin said.)
— President Trump to speak at international police chief’s conference in Chicago – Lisa Donovan
https://www.chicagotribune.com/politics/ct-trump-to-address-international-chiefs-police-conference-chicago-20191022-cdkuqkhnkven7eas6tbk4ik7we-story.html
— The U. of I., stung by a #MeToo investigation, is now leaning on Title IX to muzzle reporters – DAVID GREISING
https://www.chicagotribune.com/opinion/commentary/ct-opinion-rachel-otwell-university-illinois-greising-20191017-2d2uin3z2vea5ilj2jv5e5qrba-story.html
— Illinois U.S. Rep. Bobby Rush asks ‘what the hell is wrong with you?’ after Trump tweets that impeachment inquiry is like a ‘lynching’ – AP
https://www.chicagotribune.com/politics/ct-nw-donald-trump-impeachment-lynching-bobby-rush-20191022-yu5vycorsrez5k6zkxzz6wqmdy-story.html

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— Trump to speak to police chiefs group in Chicago Monday; CPD Supt. Johnson to boycott speech Trump, for years a critic of Chicago’s handling of crime, slammed the city in a speech to the police chiefs group at its annual conference last year in Orlando. – Lynn Sweet 
https://chicago.suntimes.com/politics/2019/10/22/20926663/president-donald-trump-speak-police-chiefs-group-chicago
— Pence to visit company run by Lake Forest GOP mega-donors Richard and Elizabeth Uihlein After landing at Waukegan National Airport on Wednesday, Pence will travel to the Uline headquarters in Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin, just across the border. – Lynn Sweet 
https://chicago.suntimes.com/politics/2019/10/22/20926609/mike-pence-megadonors-richard-elizabeth-uihlein-uline
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Democrats want minorities and women to be pot pushers.
https://chicago.suntimes.com/2019/10/22/20927133/illinois-recreational-cannabis-pot-marijuana-minority-ownership-hb1438-richard-wallace
— Meet the billionaires and millionaires who want a wealth tax The chief argument from these tycoons, financiers and scions is that the government could spend their money more effectively than they could on their own by improving schools, upgrading infrastructure and protecting the environment. – AP
https://chicago.suntimes.com/2019/10/22/20927160/meet-the-billionaires-and-millionaires-who-want-a-wealth-tax

CRAIN’S CHICAGO BUSINESS
– Warren’s ill-timed insult to Chicago’s new mayor The Democratic presidential hopeful comes to Chicago to preach the gospel of free stuff for the CTU—and sticks Lori Lightfoot with the bill, Greg Hinz writes. – GREG HINZ
https://www.chicagobusiness.com/greg-hinz-politics/warrens-ill-timed-insult-chicagos-new-mayor
— Remember Peotone? Pritzker wants to spend $206 million on it Tucked into the governor’s big new transportation plan is spending to build roads through what are now farm fields, to access an airport that may never get built. – GREG HINZ
https://www.chicagobusiness.com/greg-hinz-politics/remember-peotone-pritzker-wants-spend-206-million-it

ABC7
— Chicago Teachers Strike: Elizabeth Warren joins Chicago Teachers Union rally as teachers say mayor ‘dashed’ hopes for resolution
https://abc7chicago.com/education/elizabeth-warren-joins-chicago-teachers-rally-on-6th-day-of-strike/5637471/
— President Donald Trump likens impeachment inquiry to ‘a lynching’
https://abc7chicago.com/politics/president-trump-likens-impeachment-inquiry-to-a-lynching/5637889/
— Chicago Teachers Strike: Elizabeth Warren joins Chicago Teachers Union rally, CPS cancels classes Wednesday
https://abc7chicago.com/education/cps-cancels-class-wednesday-chicago-teachers-strike-continues-live-update/5637471/
— Damning testimony against President Trump as he ignites ‘lynching’ storm – Chuck Goudie and Christine Tressel
https://abc7chicago.com/politics/damning-testimony-against-president-trump-as-he-ignites-lynching-storm/5639113/

NBC5
— Chicago’s Top Cop Won’t Attend Trump’s Speech at Police Chief Conference Chicago Police Supt. Eddie Johnson said he looks forward “to hosting America’s police chiefs and collaborating on the best ways to keep our cities safe in the upcoming week,” but he will not hear the president’s speech
https://www.nbcchicago.com/blogs/ward-room/eddie-johnson-donald-trump-chicago-police-563648651.html

WBBM
— No Amount Of Pot Safe For People In Some Jobs: Safety Group – NANCY HARTY
https://wbbm780.radio.com/articles/no-amount-pot-safe-people-some-jobs-safety-group

ROCKFORD REGISTER STAR
— Republicans here weigh in on Kinzinger’s criticism of Trump – Ken DeCoster
https://www.rrstar.com/news/20191022/republicans-here-weigh-in-on-kinzingers-criticism-of-trump

CHAMPAIGN/URBANA NEWS GAZETTE
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Those who are religious, conservative, and/or Republican should discourage pot.
https://www.news-gazette.com/opinion/editorials/editorial-legal-weed-on-the-horizon/article_b71410d5-678a-58de-83a2-50a666b9103a.html

NPR ILLINOIS
— Where You’re Born Even Within A Country Still Matters – PIEN HUANG (DIERSEN: Where were you born and raised? I was born in Chicago Heights and raised in Crete.)
https://www.nprillinois.org/post/where-youre-born-even-within-country-still-matters#stream/0

MADISON RECORD
— AARP poll: 79 percent know people looking to leave Illinois for lower taxes, better run government – Greg Bishop
https://madisonrecord.com/stories/515113290-aarp-poll-79-percent-know-people-looking-to-leave-illinois-for-lower-taxes-better-run-government

WHEATON PATCH
— OUTSTANDING: DuPage County Bans Recreational Pot In Unincorporated Areas The board also approved a 3 percent cannabis sales tax for municipalities that opt in. – Lisa Marie Farver
https://patch.com/illinois/wheaton/dupage-county-bans-recreational-pot-unincorporated-areas

BGA
— University of Illinois Tries to Silence Reporters After Being Stung by #MeToo Investigation Forcing a reporter to identify sources reporting harassment is like a journalistic stop work order. The move by U of I asks employees to surrender First Amendment rights, and appears to misuse Title IX protections. – David Greising
https://www.bettergov.org/news/greising-university-of-illinois-tries-to-silence-reporters-after-being-stung-by-metoo/

POLITICO ILLINOIS
— Bobby Rush: “I was a part-time dishwasher right there,” he said, pointing to the corner of 63rd and Halsted streets. (DIERSEN: Two things that Rush and I have in common: We both were part-time dish washers and we both worked at 63rd & Halsted.)
https://www.politico.com/newsletters/illinois-playbook/2019/10/22/chicagos-commercial-property-tax-puzzle-warren-stopping-in-chicago-pritzkers-road-map-487478

MCHENRY COUNTY BLOG
— IL-14: Maybe the Newcomers Should Produce Copies of their Primary Voting Records
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2019/10/22/il-14-maybe-the-newcomers-should-produce-copies-of-their-primary-voting-records/ 
— Com Ed Favors for Votes
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2019/10/22/com-ed-favors-for-votes/ 
— Jeanne Ives Voted Against Com Ed Legislation Feds Exploring
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2019/10/22/jeanne-ives-voted-against-com-ed-legislation-feds-exploring/ 
— IL-14: James Marter Issues Position Paper on Veterans Affairs, but Not Sure He Knows It
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2019/10/21/il-14-james-marter-issues-position-paper-on-veterans-affairs-but-not-sure-he-knows-it/ 
— Tribune Reports DCFS Inspector General Recommends Carlos Acosta’s, Two Others’ Firing
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2019/10/21/tribune-reports-dcfs-inspector-general-recommends-carlos-acostas-firing/
— IL-14/IL-06: Sue Rezin and Catalina Lauf Added to “Women to Watch” List of Elevate PAC, Jeanne Ives Being Tracked
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2019/10/22/il-14-il-06-sue-rezin-and-catalina-lauf-added-to-women-to-watch-list-of-elevate-pac-jeanne-ives-being-tracked/ 
— Petition for Precinct Committeeperson – No, Really, That’s the New Title
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2019/10/22/petition-for-precinct-committeeperson/

WIREPOINTS
— Chicago teachers strike: Why is no one talking about pensions? – Ted Dabrowski and John Klingner
https://wirepoints.org/chicago-teachers-strike-why-is-no-one-talking-about-pensions/

CENTER SQUARE
— Illinois unemployment rate drops to lowest level on record – Jim Moran
https://www.thecentersquare.com/illinois/illinois-unemployment-rate-drops-to-lowest-level-on-record/article_adea6cd2-f420-11e9-beb3-476f159f6d19.html

CAPITOL FAX
— Thomas More Society challenges RHA in federal complaint
https://capitolfax.com/2019/10/22/anti-abortion-group-challenges-rha-in-federal-complaint/

GOPUSA
— This is journalism? CNN’s Anderson Cooper mocks White House press secretary
http://www.gopusa.com/?p=78096

AMERICAN THINKER
— Chick-Fil-A expelled from England – Eric Utter
https://www.americanthinker.com/blog/2019/10/chickfila_expelled_from_england.html

BREITBART
— Jeb! Bush Takes Aim at President Trump: ‘He’s Not a Victim’ – HANNAH BLEAU
https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2019/10/22/jeb-bush-takes-aim-at-president-trump-hes-not-a-victim/

NEWSMAX
— Durbin: GOP Leaders ‘Fed Up for a Long Time’ With Trump – Sandy Fitzgerald
https://www.newsmax.com/newsfront/dick-durbin-republicans/2019/10/22/id/938185/
— Are Federal-Jobs Benefits as Great as They Should Be? – Mario Henry 
https://www.newsmax.com/finance/mariohenry/federal-jobs-benefits-fber/2019/10/22/id/938223/

ONE NEWS NOW
— LaBarbera: Lies can’t redefine truth The LGBT movement has suffered another setback in its bid to normalize sinful behavior. – Charlie Butts
https://onenewsnow.com/culture/2019/10/22/labarbera-lies-cant-redefine-truth

NATIONAL REVIEW
— A License to Discriminate – PETER KIRSANOW (DIERSEN: To give preference to one group is to discriminate against another group. Democrats use Affirmative Action, Diversity, and Inclusion to give preference to young Democrat minorities and to young Democrat females, that is, to discriminate against old White males.)
https://www.nationalreview.com/corner/a-license-to-discriminate/

THE HILL
— Sanctuary city policies are a threat to decent people – KEN BLACKWELL
https://thehill.com/opinion/immigration/466977-sanctuary-city-policies-are-a-threat-to-decent-people
— Trump compares impeachment inquiry to a ‘lynching’ – BRETT SAMUELS
https://thehill.com/homenews/administration/466832-trump-compares-impeachment-inquiry-to-a-lynching

INDEPENDENT JOURNAL REVIEW
— Target Slashes Employees’ Hours After Raising Its Minimum Wage to $15 An Hour – Bradley Cortright
https://ijr.com/target-slashes-employees-hours-after-raising-its-starting-wage-to-15-an-hour/

October 18 Evening Edition

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— BEYOND DISGUSTING, BEYOND TRAGIC: Medical marijuana popularity surging in Illinois as revisions in law allow greater access for patients – Robert McCoppin (DIERSEN: Of course, pot pushers want everyone to have a pot prescription.) 
https://www.chicagotribune.com/marijuana/illinois/ct-medical-marijuana-illinois-record-growth-20191018-j2a24a5pmbde7ad7mjzfxilivm-story.html
— Legalization of marijuana has many ramifications and suburbs are running out of time to address them – PAT LENHOFF
https://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/libertyville/ct-lbr-column-lenhoff-tl-1024-20191018-oyw65m4r5fb3zlwmi6pgxrjb4q-story.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: From what I see, ever-increasingly, if you do not promote LGBTQ activity, you will not be hired and you will be gotten rid of.
https://www.chicagotribune.com/columns/steve-chapman/ct-column-gays-discrimination-supreme-court-chapman-20191018-chbzfd3e45gjjcpo2atkfyclny-story.html
— With tax grabs and lavish new spending, Illinois lawmakers invite scandals – Editorial
https://www.chicagotribune.com/opinion/editorials/ct-editorial-illinois-marijuana-tax-scandal-gambling-20191018-sf2hp4ejrzhplkjtqkpn6mdh7u-story.html
— Column: Money shapes races as candidates file campaign fundraising reports – TED SLOWIK
https://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/daily-southtown/opinion/ct-sta-slowik-third-quarter-campaign-reports-st-1020-20191018-4vbow2oyc5fdfb3qmicgwbquju-story.html
— President Trump uses clout to make a score for his golf resort? It’s always arrogance that gets them. – John Kass
https://www.chicagotribune.com/columns/john-kass/ct-donald-trump-golf-resort-kass-20191019-zsz5h4apnfcaxfzyozy5o3bzwa-story.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: A Trump-hater says “After a thousand exhausting days of Donald Trump, there is a way out of the darkness.”
https://www.chicagotribune.com/columns/mary-schmich/ct-met-mary-schmich-donald-trump-1000-days-exhaustion-20191018-rfcr4al5ynhpvimycecdd5ivpi-story.html

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— What feds could reveal about ComEd/Exelon’s political muscle What will be truly fascinating is if the feds ever publish a list of politicians who allegedly got sweet favors for their votes. – Rich Miller 
https://chicago.suntimes.com/columnists/2019/10/18/20921552/exelon-comed-rich-miller-capitolfax-anne-pramaggiore-martin-sandoval
— Chicago Police Department orders 200 SUVs from Ford Police Interceptor Utility Hybrids will be built at the automaker’s South Side plant. – David Roeder
https://chicago.suntimes.com/business/2019/10/18/20921285/chicago-police-department-orders-ford-suvs

CRAIN’S CHICAGO BUSINESS
— Lightfoot expands payroll during hiring freeze Despite a halt on hiring declared eight weeks ago, the city has more than 200 new or promoted workers, totaling more than $14 million in salaries. – A.D. QUIG 
https://www.chicagobusiness.com/government/lightfoot-expands-payroll-during-hiring-freeze

ABC7
— Mayor Lori Lightfoot says CPD Supt. Eddie Johnson had ‘a couple of drinks’ before medical episode
https://abc7chicago.com/health/lightfoot-says-supt-johnson-had-a-couple-of-drinks-before-medical-episode/5629203/
— Chicago Teachers Strike: Thousands of teachers take to picket lines for 2nd day Friday; CPS classes remain canceled
https://abc7chicago.com/education/chicago-teachers-strike-carries-on-for-2nd-day-friday/5627963/

FOX NEWS CHICAGO
— Bipartisan bill would require new cars to install alcohol detection software, in effort to prevent drunk driving – Amy Lieu (DIERSEN: What about pot detection software?)
https://www.fox32chicago.com/news/bipartisan-bill-would-require-new-cars-to-install-alcohol-detection-software-in-effort-to-prevent-drunk-driving

PEORIA JOURNAL STAR
— Mark Sanford brings presidential campaign to Peoria
https://www.pjstar.com/news/20191018/mark-sanford-brings-presidential-campaign-to-peoria

ROCK ISLAND TODAY
— GOP demonstrators hold anti-impeachment rally outside Rep. Bustos’ Rock Island office – Glenn Minnis
https://rockislandtoday.com/stories/515063140-gop-demonstrators-hold-anti-impeachment-rally-outside-rep-bustos-rock-island-office

LA SALLE TIMES
— Stop sale of marijuana in La Salle County communities – TODD D. VOLKER, Ottawa
https://www.mywebtimes.com/2019/10/17/letter-stop-sale-of-marijuana-in-la-salle-county-communities/ag0ult3/

JOURNAL GAZETTE TIMES COURIER
— Legalizing marijuana poses more problems for state – Jack Pierce, Mattoon
https://jg-tc.com/opinion/letters/letter-legalizing-marijuana-poses-more-problems-for-state/article_c32e08a3-d7b7-5c73-b4ec-2fda87149fca.html

ST. LOUIS TODAY
— Illinois is shrinking as taxes drive a mass exodus – Brad Weisenstein
https://www.stltoday.com/opinion/columnists/brad-weisenstein-illinois-is-shrinking-as-taxes-drive-a-mass/article_13032ccc-c21a-54c6-9f16-18762802a853.html

CENTRAL ILLINOIS PROUD
— Former governor of South Carolina Mark Sanford visits Peoria – Zach Hatcher
https://www.centralillinoisproud.com/news/local-news/former-governor-of-south-carolina-visits-peoria/

NPR ILLINOIS
— Is Marijuana Addictive? Self-Proclaimed ‘Pothead’ Says He Couldn’t Stop Smoking
https://www.nprillinois.org/post/marijuana-addictive-self-proclaimed-pothead-says-he-couldnt-stop-smoking#stream/0

WSPY
— ‘Clean Up’ Bills Expected in State Legislature Regarding Recreational Cannabis, Capital Projects – Tyler Bachman
http://www.wspynews.com/news/local/clean-up-bills-expected-in-state-legislature-regarding-recreational-cannabis/article_9ce63248-f1ac-11e9-be7f-a3e2ba1df7dd.html

WJOL
— OUTSTANDING: Lockport Wants Nothing To Do With Marijuana Sales, Cultivation Or Transport
https://www.wjol.com/lockport-wants-nothing-to-do-with-marijuana-sales-cultivation-or-transport/

MCHENRY COUNTY BLOG
— IL-06/IL-14: Jeanne Ives and Catalina Lauf File Financial Disclosure Statements
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2019/10/18/il-06-il-14-jeanne-ives-and-catalina-lauf-file-financial-disclosure-statements/ 
— IL-06: Sean Casten Saying Dan Crenshaw is a Racist and Amendment That Drew Comment from Casten Full Context
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2019/10/18/il-06-sean-casten-saying-dan-crenshaw-is-a-racist-and-amendment-that-drew-comment-from-casten-full-context/

ILLINOIS REVIEW
— CA APPROVES BROADEST GUN SEIZURE LAWS IN U.S. IS ILLINOIS NEXT?
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2019/10/ca-approves-broadest-gun-seizure-laws-in-us-is-illinois-next.html

WASHINGTON TIMES
— Trump set to sue CNN for bias, seeks ‘maximum’ damages – S.A. Miller 
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2019/oct/18/trump-prepares-sue-cnn-bias-seek-maximum-damages/
— The art of hyperbole: Trump’s got it down pat – AP
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2019/oct/18/the-art-of-hyperbole-trumps-got-it-down-pat/

GOPUSA
— Concern over ‘deep state’ still percolating in America (DIERSEN: My Democrat superiors in the federal government painted me as being a member of a Republican deep state. They blamed me for the problems that they had recruiting and retaining qualified young Democrat minorities and qualified young Democrat women.) 
http://www.gopusa.com/?p=77958

NATIONAL REVIEW
— Democrats Think They Can Win without You – JIM GERAGHTY (DIERSEN: Democrats want votes only from those who are anti-Trump, anti-Protestant, anti-conservative, anti-patriotic, anti-Republican, anti-American, anti-White, anti-male, anti-older people, anti-rich people, anti-gun owners, anti-German Americans, anti-draft avoiders, and/or anti-those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.)
https://www.nationalreview.com/2019/10/democrats-think-they-can-win-without-you/

INDEPENDENT JOURNAL REVIEW
— Trump: ‘Radical Democrats Want to Destroy Our Country As We Know it’ – Bradley Cortright
https://ijr.com/trump-radical-democrats-want-to-destroy-our-country-as-we-know-it/

ONE NEWS NOW
— Whether it’s 11, 14, or 22 million, there’s a crisis – Chad Groening 
https://onenewsnow.com/national-security/2019/10/18/whether-its-11-14-or-22-million-theres-a-crisis

ROLL CALL
— Partisan divide reaches into views of higher education After years of similar views, a divergence in the last decade – Caroline Simon (DIERSEN: Obviously, ever-increasingly, Democrat educators promote the Democrat Party platform.)
https://www.rollcall.com/news/congress/partisan-divide-reaches-into-higher-education

FORTUNE
— Trump’s Decision to Host G7 at Doral Resort Raises Questions About Struggling Property, Deutsche Bank Loans – Rey Mashayekhi
https://fortune.com/2019/10/18/trump-doral-g7-summit-deutsche-bank/

GOVERNMENT EXECUTIVE
— Supreme Court to Examine Burden of Proof for Age Discrimination Lawsuits at Federal Agencies – ERICH WAGNER (DIERSEN: My critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes have always promoted age discrimination a) because they want to get rid of those who are older than they are and b) because they want to curry favor with those who promote age discrimination.)
https://www.govexec.com/oversight/2019/10/supreme-court-examine-burden-age-discrimination-suits-federal-agencies/160712/

October 16 Evening Edition

ABC7
— Chicago teachers strike starts Thursday, Chicago Public School classes canceled – Craig Wall
https://abc7chicago.com/education/chicago-teachers-on-strike-starting-thursday/5622396/
— DISGUSTING, TRAGIC: Chicago City Council passes recreational marijuana sales ordinance – Ravi Baichwal
https://abc7chicago.com/politics/chicago-city-council-passes-recreational-marijuana-sales-ordinance/5623907/

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— Illinois House Republicans, Democrats unite to condemn Trump yanking troops from Syria All 5 Illinois Republicans supported the bipartisan House resolution. – Lynn Sweet (DIERSEN: Illinois Trump-haters are overjoyed.)
https://chicago.suntimes.com/columnists/2019/10/16/20918175/illinois-house-republicans-democrats-unite-condemn-trump-yanking-troops-syria
— DISGUSTING TRAGIC: 6 more medical pot shops granted licenses to sell recreational marijuana Five of the licenses were issued to dispensaries operated by Cresco Labs, a major River North-based pot firm that operates in multiple states. – Tom Schuba
https://chicago.suntimes.com/cannabis/2019/10/16/20917839/medical-pot-shops-licenses-sell-recreational-marijuana
— Mike Madigan’s troubles a boon to lawyers — legal bills exceed $1.5 million Madigan’s legal headaches heated up in February 2018 when political consultant Alaina Hampton accused one of his longtime political aides of sending her unwanted texts. – Tina Sfondeles
https://chicago.suntimes.com/2019/10/16/20917991/mike-madigan-troubles-lawyers-legal-fees-million

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— Mayor Lori Lightfoot’s rules for recreational marijuana sales in Chicago pass City Council despite controversy – JOHN BYRNE
https://www.chicagotribune.com/politics/ct-city-council-october-meeting-20191016-x6spmx65pfafdfcfyko454vjha-story.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Pot pushers push pot in Winthrop Harbor.
https://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/lake-county-news-sun/ct-lns-winthrop-harbor-marijuana-approved-st-1017-20191016-adxm5jeuojfvxc3pn3witirfua-story.html
— United Airlines posts $1 billion profit, reports healthy travel demand — though weakness in China – AP
https://www.chicagotribune.com/business/ct-biz-united-airlines-third-quarter-profit-20191015-cm6k4bzu2fg4tg7ajwvcxadv3y-story.html
— Breathalyzer for weed could be a ‘game changer’ for legalization efforts – SAM WOOD
https://www.chicagotribune.com/business/sns-tns-bc-cpt-breathalyzer-cannabis-20191016-story.html
— Companies are recruiting employees for start of recreational marijuana sales in Illinois. ‘I don’t know how my parents will take it.’ – ABDEL JIMENEZ (DIERSEN: Wherever pot is sold, it brings down everything and everyone around it. If you promote pot, by definition, you are not a productive member of society. The presumption is that if you sell pot, you use pot. I would not want to work for, work with, or supervise anyone who uses pot. What is the average THC level of those in the pot business?)
https://www.chicagotribune.com/business/ct-biz-cannabis-job-fair-at-oakton-college-20191016-267cmj64afefhmw5za75zwys6m-story.html
— Des Plaines uses Rivers Casino revenues to improve the city. As gambling spreads to other towns, it’s worried. – ROBERT CHANNICK
https://www.chicagotribune.com/business/ct-biz-casino-des-plaines-economic-benefit-20191016-ydh65blg3nbhbcjo3ldufldqti-story.html

DAILY HERALD
— Walsh campaign low on cash, but finds a friend in Kellyanne Conway’s husband – Marni Pyke
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20191016/walsh-campaign-low-on-cash-but-finds-a-friend-in-kellyanne-conways-husband
— DISGUSTING, TRAGIC: Schaumburg plans on allowing up to 5 marijuana shops in town – Eric Peterson
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20191016/schaumburg-plans-on-allowing-up-to-5-marijuana-shops-in-town
— Aunt Martha’s clinics awarded additional federal family planning money – Rebecca Anzel
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20191016/aunt-marthas-clinics-awarded-additional-federal-family-planning-money
— DISGUSTING, TRAGIC: Pot pushers push pot in Schaumburg.
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20191015/cannabis-summit-in-schaumburg-offers-pot-business-lessons-heres-whos-interested-in-them
— March for Life planned for Saturday in Palatine
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20191016/march-for-life-planned-for-saturday-in-palatine

CRAIN’S CHICAGO BUSINESS
— Chicago teachers on strike The union has voted to walk off the job tomorrow at Chicago Public Schools. – A.D. QUIG 
https://www.chicagobusiness.com/education/chicago-teachers-strike
— City Council OKs new no-toke-zone map But the Black Caucus is still pushing to delay pot sales until July 1. – A.D. QUIG 
https://www.chicagobusiness.com/government/city-council-oks-new-no-toke-zone-map

WGN RADIO
— R.I.P. GOP Author Stanley Greenberg
https://wgnradio.com/2019/10/15/r-i-p-gop-author-stanley-greenberg-the-color-purple-at-drury-lane-theatre-chicago-international-film-festival-and-navy-piers-pier-pumpkin-lights/

JOURNAL & TOPICS
— Palatine Republican Committeeman Helping Organize Chicago Trump Fundraiser Del Mar To Serve As Delegate For Trump At 2020 Republican National Convention – Tom Robb 
https://www.journal-topics.com/articles/palatine-republican-committeeman-helping-organize-chicago-trump-fundraiser/

KANE COUNTY CHRONICLE
— Underwood leads in third quarter contributions over GOP challengers Oberweis leads GOP candidates in campaign finances – DREW ZIMMERMAN
https://www.kcchronicle.com/2019/10/16/underwood-leads-in-third-quarter-contributions-over-gop-challengers/azc7o2b/

ALTON TELEGRAPH
— Twitter restates that world leaders don’t always have to follow rules – Tony Romm and Isaac Stanley-Becker
https://www.thetelegraph.com/news/article/Twitter-restates-that-world-leaders-don-t-always-14537164.php

ILLINOIS SUPREME COURT
— Effective November 4, 2019, and terminating December 7, 2020, Richard D. Felice is appointed Circuit Judge of the Eighteenth Judicial Circuit, at Large, to the position formerly held by the Honorable Patrick J. O’Shea.
https://courts.illinois.gov/SupremeCourt/Announce/2019/101119.pdf

ILLINOIS REVIEW
— IVES JOINS CRENSHAW IN RESPONSE TO CASTEN’S ‘RACIST’ ATTACK
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2019/10/dan-crenshaw-hits-back-after-illinois-congressman-labels-him-a-racist.html
— DAN CRENSHAW HITS BACK AFTER ILLINOIS CONGRESSMAN LABELS HIM A ‘RACIST’
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2019/10/dan-crenshaw-hits-back-after-illinois-congressman-labels-him-a-racist.html

WASHINGTON EXAMINER
— The fallout over the Trump-media video reveals the need for decency in politics – Kimberly Ross
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/opinion/the-fallout-over-the-fake-trump-media-video-reveals-the-need-for-decency-in-politics
— Surge: Ken Cuccinelli cites 22 million illegal immigrants, nearly twice previous tally – Paul Bedard
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/washington-secrets/surge-top-fed-cites-22-million-illegal-immigrants-nearly-twice-previous-tally

FOX NEWS
— Chick-fil-A opens ‘pilot’ location in England, while LGBT group announces protest – Janine Puhak
https://www.foxnews.com/food-drink/chick-fil-a-pilot-location
— Trump policies, racism may cause some black women’s weight problems, professor says – Dom Calicchio (DIERSEN: My Democrat GAO superiors hinted/implied/argued/shouted that when their employees who were Democrat, minority, female, and/or younger had performance problems, it was because of their employees who were Republican, White, and/or male who they had not promoted to 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. Virtually all the employees who my GAOs superior assigned me to supervise were Democrat, minority, female, and/or disabled.) 
https://www.foxnews.com/politics/trump-policies-racism-may-cause-some-black-womens-weight-problems-professor-says

BREITBART
— Ann Coulter: Democrats’ Mass Immigration Agenda Proves They ‘Hate the Middle Class’ – JOHN BINDER
https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2019/10/16/exclusive-ann-coulter-democrats-mass-immigration-agenda-proves-they-hate-the-middle-class/

CNS NEWS
— Trump: ‘Let Them Fight Their Own Wars’ – Melanie Arter
https://www.cnsnews.com/news/article/melanie-arter/trump-let-them-fight-their-own-wars

DAILY CALLER
— Trump Blasts ABC For Trying To Pass Off Kentucky Gun Range Footage As From Syria – AMBER ATHEY
https://dailycaller.com/2019/10/16/trump-abc-kentucky-gun-range-syria-footage/

TOWNHALL
— Oh, So That’s Why CNN Doesn’t Cover Shootings In Places Like Chicago – Matt Vespa
https://townhall.com/tipsheet/mattvespa/2019/10/16/cnn-racial-bias-n2554850

MEDIA RESEARCH CENTER
— Media Slam Zuckerberg for Meeting with Conservatives – Corinne Weaver (DIERSEN: If Zukerberg would meet with Illinois conservatives, who would he meet with? Who speaks for Illinois conservatives?)
https://www.newsbusters.org/blogs/techwatch/corinne-weaver/2019/10/15/media-slam-zuckerberg-meeting-conservatives

LIFE SITE NEWS
— Most teachers quite disturbed about their unions’ push for sexualization and indoctrination of school children – Doug Mainwaring
https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/most-teachers-quite-disturbed-about-their-unions-push-for-sexualization-and-indoctrination-of-school-children

LIFE NEWS
— San Francisco Bans Employees From Traveling to 22 States That are Pro-Life on Abortion – MICAIAH BILGER 
https://www.lifenews.com/2019/10/16/san-francisco-bans-employees-from-traveling-to-22-states-that-are-pro-life-on-abortion/

EPOCH TIMES
— States Should Be Allowed to Prosecute Illegal Aliens for Identity Theft, Supreme Court Told – MATTHEW VADUM
https://www.theepochtimes.com/states-should-be-allowed-to-prosecute-illegal-aliens-for-identity-theft-supreme-court-told_3118781.html


— Democrat Backlash Builds Against Democrats’ ‘Sanctuary’ Stance – Christopher C. Hull
https://www.theepochtimes.com/democrat-backlash-builds-against-democrats-sanctuary-stance_3118493.html

WORLD TRIBUNE
— Impeachment strategy is simple: Permanently stigmatize Trump ASAP
https://www.worldtribune.com/impeachment-strategy-is-simple-permanently-stigmatize-trump-asap/

THE HILL
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Democrats want refugees because refugees vote for Democrats. RINOs want refugees because RINOs want cheap labor.
https://thehill.com/homenews/state-watch/466091-pennsylvania-governor-tells-trump-his-state-will-keep-welcoming-refugees

WALL STREET JOURNAL
— The Democrats’ Big Chill Another debate shows the race is frozen in place with far too many candidates. – Karl Rove
https://www.wsj.com/articles/the-democrats-big-chill-11571264179
— Political Correctness Is Bad for Kids Liberals deny that traditional marriage is ideal for children. – Erica Komisar (DIERSEN: The same anti-Christians, anti-conservatives, and anti-Republicans who shout that I had unfair advantages in life because I was raised in a traditional family disgustingly, outrageously, and hypocritically a) demonize, denigrate, and condemn the traditional family and b) promote LGBTQ activity.) 
https://www.wsj.com/articles/political-correctness-is-bad-for-kids-11571264113

ORLANDO SENTINEL
— Breathalyzer for weed could be a ‘game changer’ for legalization efforts – SAM WOOD
https://www.orlandosentinel.com/sns-tns-bc-cpt-breathalyzer-cannabis-20191016-story.html

READING CHRONICLE
— Reading Pride organizing protest against Chick Fil-A surrounding homophobic claims – Alice Knight
https://www.readingchronicle.co.uk/news/17970514.reading-pride-organising-protest-chick-fil-a-surrounding-homophobic-claims/

WILKES BARRE TIMES LEADER
— Higher education discriminates against conservatives – Richard E. Vatz
https://www.timesleader.com/opinion/op-ed/759013/their-view-higher-education-discriminates-against-conservatives

BRYAN COLLEGE STATION EAGLE
— Hate the other side’s media? You still need to watch it and read it. – Gary Abernathy (DIERSEN: The only legitimate reason to read GOPUSA ILLINOIS emails is to get information to help elect Republican candidates who can and will defend and advance the Illinois Republican Party platform and the Republican Party platform. What do you say to those who read the emails for other reasons?) 
https://www.theeagle.com/opinion/columnists/hate-the-other-side-s-media-you-still-need-to/article_792bac5a-3f78-5c3f-be15-1b198bc06569.html

FLEET OWNER
— How to deter drivers from using marijuana (and other drugs) More than 1 in 5 Americans smoke marijuana. Fleets are finding new ways to make sure their drivers aren’t among them as science finds a way to test for marijuana intoxication. – Josh Fisher (DIERSEN: I would not want to work for, work with, or supervise anyone who uses pot.) 
https://www.fleetowner.com/safety/how-deter-drivers-using-marijuana-and-other-drugs

THRIVE GLOBAL
— How to be more proactive at work – John Turner (DIERSEN: While I worked for GAO 1980-1997, I encouraged my superiors, supervisors, coworkers, and subordinates to join the Association of Government Accountants (AGA) Chicago Chapter. I served on the AGA Chicago Chapter Executive Committee 1983-1996. I recruited Bill Jacklin and Jim Rasins to join AGA.) 
https://thriveglobal.com/stories/how-to-be-more-proactive-at-work/
— 5 ways to avoid stress in the workplace – Amy Hargreaves (DIERSEN: I should write a book about those who have worked the hardest to cause me stress. I would focus on past and present Milton Township Republican Central Committee, DuPage County Republican Central Committee, Illinois Republican Party, TAPROOT Republicans of Illinois, Wheaton Chamber of Commerce, Illinois Center Right Coalition, American Association of Political Consultants Midwest Chapter, GAO, IRS, Post Office, Wheaton, Glen Ellyn, Milton Township, DuPage County, and Illinois leaders, members, employees, etc. I would focus on those who have lots of religious, government, political, and/or financial clout. I would focus on those who I have sued.) 
https://thriveglobal.com/stories/5-ways-to-avoid-stress-in-the-workplace/

PHYS
— How partisan hate leads people to believe falsehoods – Jeff Grabmeier (DIERSEN: Ever-increasingly, Democrats and Democrat plants, Libertarians and Libertarian plants, Greens and Green plants, and RINOs promote hatred against Republicans.)
https://phys.org/news/2019-10-partisan-people-falsehoods.html

FED SMITH
— How Much Money Do I Need to Retire? – Randy Silvey (DIERSEN: My Civil Service Retirement System pension is only 42% of what my salary was in 1997 in today’s dollars.) 
https://www.fedsmith.com/2019/10/16/how-much-money-need-retire/

FED MANAGER
— Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton Announces Legislative Plan To Recruit More Federal Employees (DIERSEN: Potential federal employees who are Republican, White, male, and/or non-veteran should be advised a) that their careers will be wasted and they will be gotten rid of if they do 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 and b) that extremely few federal employees make the aforesaid promotion deadlines.) 
https://www.fedmanager.com/columns/from-the-hill/del-eleanor-holmes-norton-announces-legislative-plan-to-recruit-more-federal-employees
— Federal Whistleblowers – A Partnership To Protect (DIERSEN: I was a federal whistleblower. I blew the whistle on political affiliation discrimination, reverse discrimination, age discrimination, and retaliation. Obviously I was not protected. My Democrat GAO superiors forced me to retire in 1997 when I was 49 years old, gave me unfair performance expectations and appraisals, always ranked me in the bottom half of my coworkers for pay-for-performance purposes, did not promote me beyond GS-13, got rid of my mentor in 1987, kept me off audits of IRS for all but 3 of the almost 18 years that I worked for GAO, and forced me to take a $19,568 (21%) pay cut in today’s dollars to transfer from IRS to GAO in 1980. My Democrat IRS superiors did not promote me beyond GS-12, disallowed my education deductions in 1978, got rid of my mentor in 1975, and disallowed my partial day per diem claims in 1974. My Democrat Post Office superiors forced me resign in 1969 and disallowed my sick leave requests in 1969 and 1968.) 
https://www.fedmanager.com/columns/manager-matters/federal-whistleblowers-a-partnership-to-protect