Tag: IVES

July 27 Evening Edition

DAILY HERALD
— OUTSTANDING: Are suburbs going to allow sale of marijuana? So far more say ‘no’ or leaning no – Elena Ferrarin (DIERSEN: Needless-to-say, each of Illinois’s 1,298 municipalities and each of its 102 counties should ASAP ban the sale of pot. Further, Wheaton’s Mayor, Wheaton’s 5 City Council members, applicants to fill Wheaton’s West District City Council vacancy, DuPage County’s Board Chairman, and DuPage County’s 18 Board members including Eckhoff and Elliot, should ASAP call for banning the sale of pot in all of DuPage County’s 38 municipalities and in its unincorporated areas. Further, a) the Illinois Republican Party should ASAP call for banning the sale of pot in all of Illinois, b) the DuPage County Republican Central Committee and the other 101 Republican county party organizations in Illinois should ASAP call for banning the sale of pot in their counties, c) the Milton Township Republican Central Committee, the 8 other Republican township party organizations in DuPage County, and all the other Republican township and ward party organizations in Illinois should ASAP call banning the sale of pot in their townships and wards, d) each and every elected and appointed government official in Illinois and candidates for those offices including Almiron, Berlin, Bucholz, Curran, Grogan, Grant, Henry, Holder, Ives, Jorgensen, Kachiroubas, Mazzochi, Mendrick, Oberweis, Ruscitti, Sanguinetti, and Wehrli, should ASAP call for banning the sale of pot in their jurisdictions, and d) each and every law enforcement, medical, religious, education, etc. leader in Illinois should ASAP call for banning the sale of pot in Illinois.)
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20190727/are-suburbs-going-to-allow-sale-of-marijuana-so-far-more-say-no-or-leaning-no
(FROM THE ARTICLE: Naperville Councilman Kevin Coyne, who led the effort to prevent the sale of recreational marijuana in the city, said he believes more municipalities will say “no.” “I do feel this should not belong in the suburbs,” Coyne said. The main concerns are a potential increase in traffic crashes, use among teens and consumption of harder drugs, Coyne said. . .The state will issue up to 75 retail dispensary licenses, including 47 in the Chicago metro area, before May 1. Existing medical cannabis dispensaries can apply for early approval licenses to either sell recreational marijuana on site or at a different location. Up to 110 licenses will be available by December 2021. . .Bloomingdale Village Trustee Frank Bucaro said he’s perfectly OK not getting additional revenues because he believes recreational marijuana will bring about a slew of negative consequences, particularly for youth. “How do you put a dollar amount on that?” Bucaro said.)
— Rosemont denies corruption allegations in response to report of FBI inquiry – Christopher Placek
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20190726/rosemont-denies-corruption-allegations-in-response-to-report-of-fbi-inquiry

ABC7
–President Donald Trump calls Baltimore ‘disgusting, rat and rodent infested mess’ – AP
https://abc7chicago.com/politics/trump-calls-baltimore-disgusting-rat-and-rodent-infested-mess-/5424057/

NBC5
— Trump Attacks Majority-Black District Represented by Critic “Cumming District is a disgusting, rat and rodent infested mess,” Trump tweeted – Zeke Miller
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/politics/Trump-Attacks-Majority-Black-District-Represented-by-Critic-Elijah-Cummings-513292071.html

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— Trump attacks majority-black district of Baltimore represented by Rep. Elijah Cummings Trump’s attacks, made on Twitter, were the latest assault on a prominent lawmaker, and the people he represents, two weeks after he sparked nationwide controversy with racist tweets directed at four congresswomen of color. – AP
https://chicago.suntimes.com/2019/7/27/8933111/elijah-cummings-trump-baltimore
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Ever-increasingly, Democrats hint/imply/argue/shout that the longer that your ancestors have been in America, the more reparations that you owe.
https://chicago.suntimes.com/2019/7/27/8933166/chicago-reflects-on-bloody-summer-1919-seeking-direction-from-past

CRAIN’S CHICAGO BUSINESS
— In suburbs, spiral of decline becomes homeowners’ burden Homeowners in many Chicago suburbs face collapsing home values and soaring property taxes. The predicament stems from years of business and job losses, globalization and strained municipal finances. – BGA
https://www.chicagobusiness.com/crains-forum-housing/suburbs-spiral-decline-becomes-homeowners-burden

SPRINGFIELD STATE JOURNAL REGISTER
— Pritzker is clear on his progressive views – Bernard Schoenburg (DIERSEN: To promote progressive views in Illinois is to drive out of Illinois individuals, organizations, and companies that are Trump supporters, Protestant, conservative, patriotic, Republican, American, White, male, older, rich, gun owners, German American, draft avoiders, and those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.) 
https://www.sj-r.com/opinion/20190727/bernard-schoenburg-pritzker-is-clear-on-his-progressive-views

WASHINGTON EXAMINER
— Nancy Pelosi repudiates Trump’s ‘racist attacks’ against Elijah Cummings – Daniel Chaitin
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/nancy-pelosi-repudiates-trumps-racist-attacks-against-elijah-cummings
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: A Trump-hater promotes hatred against Trump.
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/david-axelrod-trumps-ugly-divisive-bombast-will-only-get-worse-and-will-be-his-2020-kryptonite

FOX NEWS
— Former Miss Michigan Kathy Zhu joins Trump campaign after ouster over ‘offensive’ social media posts – Sam Dorman
https://www.foxnews.com/politics/kathy-zhu-ex-miss-michigan-trump-campaign

AMERICAN THINKER
— Bloomberg – an integral part of the swamp – James Mullin
https://www.americanthinker.com/blog/2019/07/bloomberg__an_integral_part_of_the_swamp.html

BREITBART
— Joe Biden Jumps to Defend Elijah Cummings After Trump Criticism – HARIS ALIC
https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2019/07/27/joe-biden-jumps-defend-elijah-cummings-trump-criticism/
— Hungary: ‘Illegal Migration Is a Threat to European Culture and Civilization’ – JACK MONTGOMERY
https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2019/07/27/hungary-illegal-migration-threat-european-culture-civilization/

DAILY CALLER
— Media Plays The Racist Card After Trump’s Tweets On Baltimore, President’s Supporters Push Back – SCOTT MOREFIELD
https://dailycaller.com/2019/07/27/media-trump-cummings-baltimore-racist/

HOT AIR
— How Democrats Are Shorting White Voters For 2020 – PETER VAN BUREN (DIERSEN: Are you White? Ever-increasingly, to vote for a Democrat is to shout that you believe that Whites are White supremacists, Nazis, KKK members, haters, racists, sexists, bigots, and even worse things who should be gotten rid of once and for all.)
https://hotair.com/headlines/archives/2019/07/democrats-shorting-white-voters-2020/

HUMAN EVENTS
— Pro Mass Migration Republicans (RINOs) ‘Equally to Blame’ for Border Crisis, Say Experts  Experts give the facts on political and economic impacts induced by illegal immigration. – Natalie Winters
https://humanevents.com/2019/07/27/pro-mass-migration-republicans-equally-to-blame-for-border-crisis-say-experts/
— Michelle Malkin Blasts Open Borders Catholics Members of the Catholic Church are undermining America’s need for a wall on the southern border. – Natalie Winters
https://humanevents.com/2019/07/27/michelle-malkin-blasts-open-borders-catholics/

CBS NEWS
— Democrats say U.S.-Guatemala asylum deal outsources America’s responsibility to help desperate migrants – CAMILO MONTOYA-GALVEZ (DIERSEN: Democrats want immigrants because immigrants vote for Democrats. RINOs want immigrants because RINOs want cheap labor.)
https://www.cbsnews.com/news/democrats-say-u-s-guatemala-deal-outsources-americas-responsibility-to-asylum-seekers/

NEW YORK TIMES
— Trump Assails Elijah Cummings, Calling His Congressional District a Rat-Infested ‘Mess’ – Peter Baker
https://www.nytimes.com/2019/07/27/us/politics/trump-elijah-cummings.html

WASHINGTON POST
— Trump attacks Rep. Cummings’s district, calling it a ‘disgusting, rat and rodent infested mess’ – Colby Itkowitz
https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/trump-attacks-rep-cummingss-district-calling-it-a-disgusting-rat-and-rodent-infested-mess/2019/07/27/b93c89b2-b073-11e9-bc5c-e73b603e7f38_story.html
— Ever-increasingly, Democrats and RINOs glorify and praise citizens of foreign countries.
https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/she-must-choose-stay-with-her-undocumented-family-in-america-or-live-freely-in-canada/2019/07/26/b1938cd2-9ce7-11e9-b27f-ed2942f73d70_story.html

BALTIMORE SUN
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Pot pushers want veterans to smoke pot.
https://www.baltimoresun.com/opinion/readers-respond/bs-ed-rr-veterans-cannabis-research-letter-20190727-kkznmvhzqrdudmoijkpskwmqji-story.html

ATLANTA JOURNAL CONSTITUTION
— 7 ways your resume is holding you back – Mary Caldwell (DIERSEN: Applicants to fill the Wheaton West District City Council vacancy are required to submit their resume. The deadline is Tuesday, 5:00 PM, August 6, 2019. I am updating my resume for the first time in almost 22 years. What suggestions do you have for me?) 
https://www.ajc.com/business/employment/ways-your-resume-holding-you-back/nAj4CDe0npKjkNkrD9xhqN/
(FROM THE ARTICLE: You didn’t include dates. In an effort to avoid age discrimination, some job candidates will leave dates off their resume. But this is such an expected part of a resume that leaving it off stands out in a negative way, U.S. News & World Report warns. If you’re worried about revealing your age, include only your last 15 years of experience. This time period is often more relevant to employers, so it gives them the information they need without aging yourself. You have unexplained gaps in your employment. Employers usually understand that life happens and that gaps in work history aren’t uncommon, WiseBread says. What concerns them, however, is large gaps without any explanation. If you have periods of unemployment, include a single line of explanation, such as “Family Care” if you took time off while raising your kids or “Volunteering for XYZ organization.” . . . You list irrelevant work experience Related experience usually matters most to employers, so if you include irrelevant past experience, you’re distracting the recruiter, according to The Muse. Include only those skills that can be transferred to the position you’re applying for instead of every job you’ve ever held. Provide details about any accomplishments or training that could benefit you in the job you’re applying for.)

FIRST COAST NEWS
— Jacksonville City Council member holds first community forum on marijuana – David Jones (DIERSEN: What percent of those in your neighborhood, in your precinct, in your municipality, in your township/ward, and in your county want pot to be sold in your neighborhood, in your precinct, in your municipality, and in your county? I should survey those in my neighborhood, in my precinct, in Wheaton’s West District, in Wheaton, in Milton Township, and in DuPage County and ask if they want pot to be sold in their neighborhood, in their Precinct, in Wheaton’s West District, in Wheaton, in Milton Township, and in DuPage County.) 
https://www.firstcoastnews.com/article/news/local/jacksonville-city-council-member-holds-first-community-forum-on-marijuana-decriminalization/77-7543ab85-bb60-4522-a403-cd1aef75c152

NEW YORK MAGAZINE
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: A Trump-hater promotes hatred of Trump.
http://nymag.com/intelligencer/2019/07/trump-racist-tweets-cummings-baltimore.html

July 25 Evening Edition

FOX NEWS CHICAGO
— Eagle with golf clubs? Altered seal at Trump speech – AP
http://www.fox32chicago.com/news/eagle-with-golf-clubs-altered-seal-at-trump-speech_
— Tlaib calls for $20-an-hour minimum wage: ‘I can’t allow people to be living off tips’
http://www.fox32chicago.com/news/tlaib-calls-for-20-an-hour-minimum-wage-i-can-t-allow-people-to-be-living-off-tips-

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— Aldermen aim to eliminate exceptions in Welcoming City statute for people in this country illegally – JOHN BYRNE
https://www.chicagotribune.com/politics/ct-welcoming-city-close-exceptions-20190725-kz4muttomvb6lmxxl2dih67lay-story.html
— Commentary: Smell that? Why the new cannabis culture stinks – Christopher Borrelli
https://www.chicagotribune.com/entertainment/ct-ent-sick-of-cannabis-culture-0729-20190725-yb7ylgfv35c25gfq3acoyfcvhu-story.html
— National police union asks Lightfoot to apologize after hot mic captured ‘FOP clown’ comment – Gregory Pratt
https://www.chicagotribune.com/politics/ct-fop-police-union-lightfoot-apology-20190725-xpfhjjg66za7vnibyobj3upwce-story.html
— Setting aside impeachment – Editorial
https://www.chicagotribune.com/opinion/editorials/ct-editorial-trump-impeachment-congress-pelosi-mueller-20190725-aot5uh7a6na3zhelqycrb7oegy-story.html

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— National FOP president demands that Lightfoot apologize for open mic put-down Chuck Canterbury jumped into the controversy triggered by Lightfoot’s off-handed remark, accusing the mayor of immature behavior that has left Chicago Police officers feeling unappreciated by their new boss. – Fran Spielman 
https://chicago.suntimes.com/city-hall/2019/7/25/8930536/national-fop-president-lightfoot-apologize-open-mic-clown-comment-cpd
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: A Republican platform-hater says “Right-wing agenda will doom Republican Jeanne Ives’ bid for Congress in 2020 The former candidate for governor has Trump-like views that won’t play well in a district with plenty of moderates.”
https://chicago.suntimes.com/columnists/2019/7/25/8930136/jeanne-ives-republican-primary-sean-casten-2020-congressional-elections-evelyn-sanguinetti
— Connecting the dots on Mike Madigan, ComEd lobbyists and your electric bill When the Legislature decides how much ComEd can charge, the assumption is lawmakers are working for you. Want to bet on that? – Editorial
https://chicago.suntimes.com/2019/7/25/8930208/house-speaker-michael-madigan-comed-electric-kevin-quinn-exelon-smith-haley-sun-times-editorial

DAILY HERALD
— Why Naper Settlement is ending Civil War Days after 37-year run – Marie Wilson
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20190725/why-naper-settlement-is-ending-civil-war-days-after-37-year-run

DANVILLE COMMERCIAL NEWS
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: OUTSTANDING: Vince Koers “said the city should add its name to the Illinois cities unwilling to trade 3 percent taxes on marijuana sales for children’s lives. He said youngsters lives will be destroyed.”
https://www.commercial-news.com/news/state_news/city-leaves-pot-alone-for-now/article_c15c7214-dc6c-5774-8759-f2258cb0003e.html

BELLEVILLE NEWS DEMOCRAT
— Former Rauner operative poses as SIUE student to ambush Democrat running for Congress – JOSEPH BUSTOS
https://www.bnd.com/news/politics-government/article233106345.html

NPR ILLINOIS
— Londrigan Responds to “Fake Reporter” Incident – SAM DUNKLAU (DIERSEN: Of course my disgusting critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes would paint me as being a clone of Nick Klitzing.)
https://www.nprillinois.org/post/londrigan-responds-fake-reporter-incident#stream/0
(FROM THE ARTICLE: Betsy Dirksen Londrigan’s campaign called the incident “underhanded.” . . . Londrigan says the stunt was in poor form. “Congressman Davis likes to go on television and talk about civility in politics, all the while his campaign is again engaging in an ongoing series of dishonest distractions,” she said. Klitzing formerly worked on Governor Bruce Rauner’s campaign and served as the state Republican Party Director for a time. According to WCIA TV, Klitzing says he had received orders from higher-up campaign staffers. Davis campaign personnel have crashed Londrigan events before. “Congressman Davis’ field director showed up at one of my events drunk, and ended up getting arrested for assaulting people,” Londrigan said, recounting an incident from 2018. “It’s not the first time that somebody within the Davis campaign has behaved in this manner.” . . . When asked if her campaign is revisiting how it screens reporters for news conferences, Londrigan laughed and said it would be a “good idea.”)

PRAIRIE STATE WIRE
— Pritzker condemns Kankakee County Democratic chairman’s inflammatory social media post – Robert Hadley
https://prairiestatewire.com/stories/512782714-pritzker-condemns-kankakee-county-democratic-chairman-s-inflammatory-social-media-post

WEST COOK NEWS
— Madigan’s circle is ‘corrupt from top to bottom,’ Chicago GOP chair says after another FBI raid – Glenn Minnis 
https://westcooknews.com/stories/512789344-madigan-s-circle-is-corrupt-from-top-to-bottom-chicago-gop-chair-says-after-another-fbi-raid

KANE COUNTY REPORTER
— Siding with Washington’s far left, Lauren Underwood has placed a big one-and-done target on her own back – W.J. Kennedy
https://kanecountyreporter.com/stories/512789402-siding-with-washington-s-far-left-lauren-underwood-has-placed-a-big-one-and-done-target-on-her-own-back

CAPITOL FAX
— The NRCC’s slash and burn emails
https://capitolfax.com/2019/07/25/the-nrccs-slash-and-burn-emails/
— Eastern Bloc member announces another Confederate Railroad gig
https://capitolfax.com/2019/07/25/eastern-bloc-member-announces-another-confederate-railroad-gig/

WASHINGTON TIMES
— California progressives up in arms over ‘straight pride parade’ – Cheryl K. Chumley 
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2019/jul/25/california-progressives-arms-over-straight-pride-p/

WASHINGTON EXAMINER
— Young conservatives should steer clear of Turning Point USA – Jordan Lancaster (DIERSEN: Democrats and Democrat plants, Libertarians and Libertarian plants, Greens and Green plants, and RINOs who state that they are religious, conservative, and/or Republican work against me.)
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/red-alert-politics/young-conservatives-should-steer-clear-of-turning-point-usa

AMERICAN THINKER
— Pity the Geldings in Pelosi’s House Democrat Caucus – Dave Ball
https://www.americanthinker.com/articles/2019/07/pity_the_geldings_in_pelosis_house_democrat_caucus.html

BREITBART
— Iran: Trump Claim U.S. Can Destroy Afghanistan Is ‘Racist’ – EDWIN MORA
https://www.breitbart.com/national-security/2019/07/24/iran-trump-claim-u-s-can-destroy-afghanistan-is-racist/

DAILY CALLER
— 74% Of ESPN Fans Don’t Want The Network Talking About Politics – DAVID HOOKSTEAD
https://cdn.dailycaller.com/2019/07/25/espn-politics-market-research-democrats-republicans/

DAILY WIRE
— Ilhan Omar Claims White Men ‘Cause Most Of The Deaths’ In America. She’s Wrong. Here Are The Facts. – Matt Walsh
https://www.dailywire.com/news/49891/walsh-ilhan-omar-claims-white-men-cause-most-matt-walsh

TOWNHALL
— After Trump’s ‘Racist’ Tweets, Dems Demand ‘Civility,’ But When Have They Practiced It? – Larry Elder
https://townhall.com/columnists/larryelder/2019/07/25/after-trumps-racist-tweets-dems-demand-civility-but-when-have-they-practiced-it-n2550574

SEAN HANNITY
— FLASHBACK: Rashida Tlaib Called for Donald Trump’s Deportation in 2015
https://hannity.com/media-room/flashback-rashida-tlaib-called-for-donald-trumps-deportation-in-2015/

COLLEGE FIX
— University shrinks testify: Trump incites violence, his rallies akin to those of Hitler
https://www.thecollegefix.com/university-shrinks-testify-trump-incites-violence-his-rallies-akin-to-those-of-hitler/

EPOCH TIMES
— House Bill Empowers Sanctuary City Victims of Illegal Aliens to Sue Officials – MARK TAPSCOTT
https://m.theepochtimes.com/house-bill-empowers-sanctuary-city-victims-of-illegal-aliens-to-sue-officials_3016500.html

THE HILL
— Volunteer for GOP candidate poses as student journalist to crash rival Democrat’s press call – OWEN DAUGHERTY (DIERSEN: I should write a book about candidates and their volunteers who have stated that they are religious, conservative, and/or Republican and who have focused on harming me.)
https://thehill.com/homenews/state-watch/454792-volunteer-for-gop-candidate-poses-as-student-journalist-to-crash-rival
— Almost half of Americans say criticizing America is unpatriotic, poll finds (DIERSEN: Ever-increasingly, Democrats criticize America and criticize Americans, and especially Americans who are Trump supporters, Protestant, conservative, patriotic, Republican, White, male, older, non-poor, gun owners, German American, draft avoiders, and those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.) 
https://thehill.com/hilltv/what-americas-thinking/454194-almost-half-of-americans-say-criticizing-america-is-unpatriotic

UPI
— Drugged driving: Traffic stops changing in pot-legal states – Jean Lotus
https://www.upi.com/Top_News/US/2019/07/25/Drugged-driving-Traffic-stops-changing-in-pot-legal-states/6121563804207/

MCCLATCHY DC
— A Vietnam veteran needed help. The government gave him a “bad paper” discharge instead – EMMA DUMAIN AND TARA COPP (DIERSEN: As my critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes hint/imply/argue/shout, the federal government gave me a bad paper discharge. 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.mcclatchydc.com/news/politics-government/congress/article232444367.html

NEW YORK TIMES
— Ilhan Omar: It Is Not Enough to Condemn Trump’s Racism The nation’s ideals are under attack, and it is up to all of us to defend them. – Ilhan Omar
https://www.nytimes.com/2019/07/25/opinion/ilhan-omar-trump-racism.html

WASHINGTON POST
— Social media companies are outsourcing their dirty work to the Philippines. A generation of workers is paying the price. – Elizabeth Dwoskin, Jeanne Whalen and Regine Cabato
https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2019/07/25/social-media-companies-are-outsourcing-their-dirty-work-philippines-generation-workers-is-paying-price/

TIME
— What Do the Democrats Stand For? Inside a Fight Over America’s Future – MOLLY BALL (DIERSEN: Ever-increasingly, Democrats make it clear that they want to get rid of individuals, organizations, companies, governments, and countries that 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://time.com/5634769/future-of-the-democratic-party/

THRIVE GLOBAL
— A complete guide to get the Dream Job! A quick guide to impressing your interviewer – Sijdah Hussain
https://thriveglobal.com/stories/a-complete-guide-to-get-the-dream-job/

July 21 Evening Edition

NBC5
— Jeanne Ives Announces Bid to Unseat Rep. Sean Casten Ives is a former three-term representative who lost the 2018 gubernatorial primary to former Governor Bruce Rauner
https://www.nbcchicago.com/blogs/ward-room/jeanne-ives-announces-bid-to-unseat-rep-sean-casten-513012381.html

JEANNE IVES FOR CONGRESS
— Protect our Freedoms and Free Enterprise
https://www.jeanneforcongress.com/2019/07/21/jeanne-for-congress-protect-our-freedoms-and-free-enterprise/
https://mailchi.mp/a42fec5fa302/jeanne-for-congress-protect-our-freedoms-and-free-enterprise

ABC7
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Ever-increasingly, Democrats encourage citizens of foreign countries to claim asylum in America.
https://abc7chicago.com/politics/newsviews-refugees-in-chicago/5409361/

FOX NEWS CHICAGO
— Trump says Squad is ‘destroying the Democrat Party’ – Ronn Blitzer
http://www.fox32chicago.com/news/national/trump-says-squad-is-destroying-the-democrat-party-

CHAMPAIGN/URBANA NEWS GAZETTE
— OUTSTANDING: Communities vote to opt out of marijuana sales
https://www.news-gazette.com/opinion/editorial-communities-vote-to-opt-out-of-marijuana-sales/article_8c2f11c4-a71f-5243-83f8-37aa21fa9d75.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Democrats and RINOs use Affirmative Action, Diversity, and Inclusion to get rid of Republicans, and especially to get rid of Republicans who are White, male, older, and/or non-veteran.
https://www.news-gazette.com/opinion/ralph-martire-american-dream-should-be-attainable-for-all/article_40483ed6-f859-54cb-8d47-1a898859797a.html

NEWS PRESS NOW
— DISGUSTING, TRAGIC: The St. Louis area has almost as many gaming spots as Reno. And it is about to get more. – Joseph Bustos
https://www.newspressnow.com/news/national/the-st-louis-area-has-almost-as-many-gaming-spots/article_b2ef351d-2aba-5812-801a-bdf29236c208.html

DUPAGE POLICY JOURNAL
— Deanne M. Mazzochi missed 60% of House votes in May
https://dupagepolicyjournal.com/stories/512771158-deanne-m-mazzochi-missed-60-of-house-votes-in-may

DAILY CALLER
— Trump On The ‘Squad’: They Are Not ‘Capable Of Loving Our Country’ – CHRIS WHITE
https://dailycaller.com/2019/07/21/trump-ilhan-omar-pelosi/
— Why The SAT Adversity Score Is Un-American
https://dailycaller.com/2019/07/20/sat-adversity-score-unamerican/

INDEPENDENT JOURNAL REVIEW
— Trump Campaign Aide Claims Democrats Are in ‘Disarray’ Because They Must ‘Kiss the Ring’ of AOC’s Squad – Madison Dibble
https://ijr.com/schlapp-claims-democrats-must-kiss-the-ring-of-aocs-squad/
— Cheney Says GOP Will Continue to Call out AOC’s Squad to Remind 2020 Voters of the Dangers of Socialism – Madison Dibble
https://ijr.com/cheney-says-gop-will-continue-to-call-out-aocs-squad/

BIZ PAC REVIEW
— What the modern Democratic Party stands for in 20 quotes from the Trump era – John Hawkins 
https://www.bizpacreview.com/2019/07/21/what-the-modern-democratic-party-stands-for-in-20-quotes-from-the-trump-era-776752

THE HILL
— Illinois GOP group shares, then deletes meme labeling minority congresswomen ‘Jihad Squad’ – OWEN DAUGHERTY (DIERSEN: From Mark Shaw, President, Illinois Republican County Chairmen’s Association: “A couple of days ago, an image which was not authorized by me was posted on the Facebook page of the Illinois Republican County Chairmen’s Association (“RCCA”). I condemn this unauthorized posting and it has been deleted. I am sorry if anyone who saw the image was offended by the contents. This unauthorized posting is an unfortunate distraction from the serious debate surrounding the policies advocated by these four socialist members of the United States House of Representatives of which I strongly disagree. Republican opposition to their proposed “Green New Deal”, elimination of all private health insurance, open borders and anti-Semitic posturing has nothing to do with these Representative’s races or religion. The RCCA has a multi-stage, approval process for all social media posts on any of the RCCA’s social media properties. Nevertheless, the RCCA’s internal review process is being re-evaluated to insure that any content posted in the future represents the “big-tent” nature of the Republican Party.” Also, ILGOP Chairman Tim Schneider responds to the recent Facebook post on the Illinois Republican Chairman’s Association page: “I strongly condemn evoking race or religion as the basis for political disagreement. The recent social media post coming from the IRCCA does not reflect my values or the Illinois Republican Party’s values. Bigoted rhetoric greatly distracts from legitimate and important policy debates and further divides our nation. My intense disagreement with the socialist policies and anti-semitic language of these four congresswomen has absolutely nothing to do with their race or religion. I urge everyone who also opposes them to keep the rhetoric focused on policy and political ideology.”)
https://thehill.com/homenews/state-watch/454072-illinois-gop-chairs-shares-and-deletes-movie-poster-meme-labeling
— Trump doubles down, says progressive congresswomen ‘should apologize to America’ – JUSTIN WISE 
https://thehill.com/homenews/administration/454035-trump-doubles-down-says-minority-congresswomen-should-apologize-to
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: A Trump-hater promotes hatred of Trump.
https://thehill.com/opinion/energy-environment/454053-trumps-calculated-climate-of-fear

NBC NEWS
— ‘Weak,’ ‘insecure,’ incapable of ‘loving our country’: Trump blasts ‘Squad’ after slamming news report – Allan Smith
https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/donald-trump/weak-insecure-incapable-loving-our-country-trump-blasts-squad-after-n1032066

NEW YORK TIMES
— Michigan Beauty Queen Ousted Over ‘Offensive’ Twitter Posts, Officials Say Kathy Zhu, a supporter of President Trump, was stripped of her title because of comments about African-Americans and Muslims. – Neil Vigdor
https://www.nytimes.com/2019/07/21/us/miss-michigan-kathy-zhu.html

WALL STREET JOURNAL
— Candidate Sleepovers Mean Tight Quarters, Wet Towels and ‘Surreal’ Family-Room Chats Booker, handful of other presidential hopefuls pass up hotels in favor of guest bedrooms and pull-out couches. – Eliza Collins
https://www.wsj.com/articles/candidate-sleepovers-mean-tight-quarters-wet-towels-and-surreal-family-room-chats-11563615001
— The Most Pressing Question in the Suburbs: What Do You Do When the Golf Course Shuts Down? Neighbors who bought homes for ‘quiet and serenity’ face off with developers who want to build hundreds of homes in one South Carolina community – Valerie Bauerlein
https://www.wsj.com/articles/the-most-pressing-question-in-the-suburbs-what-do-you-do-when-the-golf-course-shuts-down-11563627600

THINK PROGRESS
— Illinois GOP chairs accuse four Democratic congresswomen of ‘jihad’ The smear by the Republican County Chairman’s Association is both racist and Islamophobic. – JOSH ISRAEL (DIERSEN: From Mark Shaw, President, Illinois Republican County Chairmen’s Association: “A couple of days ago, an image which was not authorized by me was posted on the Facebook page of the Illinois Republican County Chairmen’s Association (“RCCA”). I condemn this unauthorized posting and it has been deleted. I am sorry if anyone who saw the image was offended by the contents. This unauthorized posting is an unfortunate distraction from the serious debate surrounding the policies advocated by these four socialist members of the United States House of Representatives of which I strongly disagree. Republican opposition to their proposed “Green New Deal”, elimination of all private health insurance, open borders and anti-Semitic posturing has nothing to do with these Representative’s races or religion. The RCCA has a multi-stage, approval process for all social media posts on any of the RCCA’s social media properties. Nevertheless, the RCCA’s internal review process is being re-evaluated to insure that any content posted in the future represents the “big-tent” nature of the Republican Party.” Also, ILGOP Chairman Tim Schneider responds to the recent Facebook post on the Illinois Republican Chairman’s Association page: “I strongly condemn evoking race or religion as the basis for political disagreement. The recent social media post coming from the IRCCA does not reflect my values or the Illinois Republican Party’s values. Bigoted rhetoric greatly distracts from legitimate and important policy debates and further divides our nation. My intense disagreement with the socialist policies and anti-semitic language of these four congresswomen has absolutely nothing to do with their race or religion. I urge everyone who also opposes them to keep the rhetoric focused on policy and political ideology.”)
https://thinkprogress.org/illinois-gop-accuses-four-democratic-congresswomen-of-jihad-1ec666c03015/

July 20 Evening Edition

GOPUSA ILLINOIS
— Allen Skillicorn, leaders of Second Amendment rights groups, Alex Heinz, and Ayesha Shafiuddin spoke at an outstanding Second Amendment rally hosted by the student-led nationwide “March For Our Rights” organization in Wheaton’s Memorial Park Saturday morning, July 20, 2019. The 150+ attendees included Holan, Ives, Ladesic, Sanguinetti, Shaw, and Smith. – Dave Diersen
http://www.gopillinois.com

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— Former Gov. Bruce Rauner and wife Diana sell Nantucket-style mansion in Winnetka for $2.7 million – BOB GOLDSBOROUGH
https://www.chicagotribune.com/real-estate/elite-street/ct-bruce-rauner-winnetka-mansion-sale-20190720-j6eb2kn6dbeqtgngvl7k7q6r24-story.html
–DIERSEN HEADLINE: Ever-increasingly, Democrats promote LGBTQ activity.
https://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/naperville-sun/opinion/ct-ecn-decent-column-st-0721-20190719-diievbap7ze4pjhgidbhq6wwne-story.html

DAILY HERALD
— Running for president while serving in office — who does their jobs? – Editorial
https://www.dailyherald.com/discuss/20190720/editorial-running-for-president-while-serving-in-office—who-does-their-jobs
— $300 million quickly for community colleges from state capital program: Is it for the right projects? – Jake Griffin
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20190720/300-million-quickly-for-community-colleges-from-state-capital-program-is-it-for-the-right-projects

CRAIN’S CHICAGO BUSINESS 
— Ex-Gov. Rauner sells Winnetka home quickly Bruce and Diana Rauner sold the home, which they built in 1996, in 82 days, which is less than half the average market time for Winnetka homes this year. – DENNIS RODKIN 
https://www.chicagobusiness.com/residential-real-estate/ex-gov-rauner-sells-winnetka-home-quickly

ROCHELLE NEWS
— Marijuana talks set – Andrew Heiserman
https://rochellenews-leader.com/article/marijuana-talks-set

AMERICAN THINKER
— Trump is no Racist – Taylor Lewis
https://www.americanthinker.com/articles/2019/07/trump_is_no_racist.html
— Is the Democrats’ wall of unreason on illegals cracking? Kyrsten Sinema breaks ranks – Monica Showalter
https://www.americanthinker.com/blog/2019/07/is_the_democrats_wall_of_unreason_on_illegals_cracking_kyrsten_sinema_breaks_ranks.html
— CAIR’s Obstruction of Trump’s ICE Raids – Anne-Christine Hoff
https://www.americanthinker.com/articles/2019/07/cairs_obstruction_of_trumps_ice_raids.html

AMERICAN GREATNESS
— Left Goals: Abolishing Citizenship – Matthew Boose
https://amgreatness.com/2019/07/19/left-goals-abolishing-citizenship/

BREITBART
— Twitter Suspends Angel Mom for Posting About Illegal Immigration – John Binder
https://www.breitbart.com/tech/2019/07/19/twitter-suspends-angel-mom-for-posting-about-illegal-immigration/
— Human Smugglers Breach California Border Barrier with Cutting Tools – ROBERT ARCE
https://www.breitbart.com/border/2019/07/19/human-smugglers-breach-california-border-barrier-with-cutting-tools/

WORLD NET DAILY
— A NEW PROPOSAL ON REPARATIONS THE LEFT WON’T LIKE Brent Smith figures those whose ancestors voted Democratic should pay up (DIERSEN: My ancestors voted for Republicans because Republicans oppose slavery.)
https://www.wnd.com/2019/07/a-new-proposal-on-reparations-the-left-wont-like/
— TRUMP DEMOLISHES THE ‘SQUAD’ Andy Schlafly: ‘It is not racist to try to Make America Great Again’
https://www.wnd.com/2019/07/trump-demolishes-the-squad/

LIFEZETTE
— ‘Best Chevrolet Ever’: New Corvette from GM Taps into Booming Trump Economy For the most anticipated automobile launch in history, here are the little-known details and secret strategies driving a big reveal – John Di Lemme
https://www.lifezette.com/2019/07/best-chevrolet-ever-new-corvette-gm-taps-into-booming-trump-economy/

CBS NEWS
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Trump-haters promote hatred of Trump.
https://www.cbsnews.com/news/trump-go-back-to-your-country-racist-tweets-chants-americans-weigh-in-2019-07-19/

YAHOO NEWS
— Do Democrats believe in open borders? By not enforcing immigration law, it looks that way. – Robert Robb,
https://news.yahoo.com/democrats-believe-open-borders-not-090004137.html

NEW YORK TIMES
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Trump-haters promote hatred of Trump.
https://www.nytimes.com/2019/07/20/us/politics/trump-race-record.html

WASHINGTON POST
— Trump’s ‘go back’ remark: In workplace, it might be illegal – AP (DIERSEN: The squad does not work for Trump. The squad works against Trump. I should write a book about my Democrat GAO superiors, supervisors, coworkers, and subordinates who hinted/implied/argued/shouted that I should “go back” to IRS. I should write a book about my Democrat IRS superiors, supervisors, coworkers, and subordinates who hinted/implied/argued/shouted that I should “go back” to Firestone Stores. I should write a book about my Democrat Park Forest Post Office superiors, supervisors, and coworkers who hinted/implied/argued/shouted that I should “go back” to washing dishes at S.S. Kresges in Chicago Heights.)
https://www.washingtonpost.com/national/trumps-go-back-remark-in-workplace-it-might-be-illegal/2019/07/20/70c5aa34-aaf0-11e9-8733-48c87235f396_story.html

USA TODAY
— Michelle Obama: Diversity ‘truly makes’ America great – Rebecca Morin (DIERSEN: Democrats and RINOs use Affirmative Action, Diversity, and Inclusion to get rid of Republicans, and especially Republicans who are White, male, older, and/or non-veteran.)
https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2019/07/19/michelle-obama-diversity-truly-makes-america-great/1781335001/

BLOOMBERG
— U.S. Says Crush on Asylum System Justifies New Restriction – Edvard Pettersson
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2019-07-20/u-s-says-crush-on-asylum-system-justifies-new-restriction
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Trump-haters promote hatred of Trump.
https://www.bloomberg.com/opinion/articles/2019-07-20/trump-s-tweets-to-squad-reveal-an-ugly-truth-opinion

ZILLOW
— FOR SALE: 222 West Elm Street, Wheaton – $400,000
https://www.zillow.com/homedetails/222-W-Elm-St-Wheaton-IL-60189/4448420_zpid/

July 19 Evening Edition

PRAIRIE STATE WIRE
— ISRA seeks court order to prohibit new law from requiring gun dealers to obtain state licenses – Glenn Minnis (DIERSEN: ISRA Alert: Saturday – July 20, 2019 – March For Our Rights comes to Wheaton! Summary: March For Our Rights, a student-led group, will rally in Wheaton on July 20 at Memorial Park at 10:00 am The student-led, nationwide “March For Our Rights” organization will hold their 2nd annual Chicagoland Rally in Wheaton on July 20, from 10am until noon at Memorial Park, 208 W Union Ave, Wheaton, IL 60187. . .Speakers include: Illinois State Representative Allen Skillicorn (R-66) SEE: http://archive.aweber.com/awlist4894361/E6xJN/h/Reminder_Saturday_March.htm)
https://prairiestatewire.com/stories/512771515-isra-seeks-court-order-to-prohibit-new-law-from-requiring-gun-dealers-to-obtain-state-licenses

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— Ives’ announcement looms: Former Republican state Rep. Jeanne Ives of Wheaton will make her formal announcement that she is seeking the 6th Congressional District seat held by first-term Democrat Sean Casten at an event Sunday night. Ives will speak at the Medill Room at Cantigny Park in Wheaton at 8 p.m. – Lisa Donovan 
https://www.chicagotribune.com/politics/ct-friday-spin-20190719-ay4ek2s6orhjxcmkbehpxjisse-story.html
— Trump reverses course on ‘send her back’ chants, says rally crowd full of ‘incredible patriots’ – ALAN FRAM, DARLENE SUPERVILLE AND JONATHAN LEMIRE
https://www.chicagotribune.com/nation-world/ct-nw-trump-go-back-comments-20190719-l5rif6zbyfhzbmel4wntu2rrjq-story.html
— ‘Ready to explode’: How a black boy’s drifting raft triggered a deadly week of riots 100 years ago in Chicago – William Lee
https://www.chicagotribune.com/history/ct-1919-chicago-riots-100th-anniversary-20190719-k4dexppvd5c6bkqbfwhgxfiacy-story.html
— Chicago’s race riots of 1919 and the epilogue that resonates today – Editorial (DIERSEN: How long have your ancestors been in America? Ever-increasingly, Democrats hint/imply/argue/shout that if you are a Republican, the longer that your ancestors have been in America, the more reparations that you should pay. When did your ancestor come to America? Mine came during the 1840s and 1850s. What were they doing in 1919? On my father’s side, they were operating Crete’s only hardware store. On my mother’s side, they were operating a farm in Grant Park on the Indiana border.)
https://www.chicagotribune.com/opinion/editorials/ct-editorial-race-riots-chicago-1919-20190719-mchp4rs7dvbilaf6m27i2kuzxy-story.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Trump-haters promote hatred of Trump.
https://www.chicagotribune.com/columns/clarence-page/ct-column-trump-send-her-back-race-2020-page-20190719-b7aeht5k2vafzfbgddjzps7aii-story.html

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— DISGUSTING, TRAGIC: 3 other states, numerous public pension funds aiming to profit off legal weed in Illinois Tennessee has invested even though Republican Gov. Bill Lee opposed a move in that state to legalize even medical marijuana. The other state governments: Texas and Alaska. – Tom Schuba 
https://chicago.suntimes.com/2019/7/19/20701384/recreational-marijuana-illinois-investments-state-governments-public-employee-pensions

DAILY HERALD
— Barrington holding panel discussion Tuesday on anti-LGBTQ bullying (DIERSEN: From what I see, in Illinois, ever-increasingly, if you do not promote LGBTQ activity, you will not be hired and you will be fired.) 
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20190718/barrington-holding-panel-discussion-tuesday-on-anti-lgbtq-bullying

LASALLE NEWS TRIBUNE
— Kinzinger: Pelosi racism resolution was retaliation, broke House rules
http://www.newstrib.com/news/kinzinger-pelosi-racism-resolution-was-retaliation-broke-house-rules/article_e811ae34-aa1f-11e9-9f2b-c7f211e426e5.html

SUBURBAN LIFE
— Will County members of Congress vote to condemn Trump’s tweets
https://www.mysuburbanlife.com/2019/07/17/will-county-members-of-congress-vote-to-condemn-trumps-tweets/a3msobr/

FOX ILLINOIS
— Rep. Omar says she won’t stop working to be ‘a nightmare’ for Trump – AP (DIERSEN: Omar has tremendous “protections” because she is NOT a Trump supporter, Protestant, conservative, patriotic, Republican, White, male, older, rich, German American, and her ancestors have NOT been in America for a long time.) 
https://foxillinois.com/news/nation-world/watch-rep-ilhan-omar-meets-with-supporters-after-controversy-w-president-trumps-tweets

KHQA
— DISGUSTING, TRAGIC: Quincy entrepreneurs preparing to offer residents recreational marijuana – Marcus Espinoza
https://khqa.com/news/local/quincy-entrepreneurs-preparing-to-offer-residents-recreational-marijuana

ILLINOIS FAMILY INSTITUTE
— Pro-life Billboard Reaches Chicago and Suburbs! – Chris Iverson 
https://illinoisfamily.org/life/pro-life-billboard-reaches-chicago-and-suburbs/

ILLINOIS REVIEW
— IVES ENTERS 6TH CD GOP PRIMARY; CASTEN AND DCCC REACT
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2019/07/ives-enters-6th-cd-gop-primary-casten-and-dccc-react.html
— TOWNSHIP BOARDS JOIN GROWING MOVEMENT TO PROTECT SECOND AMENDMENT RIGHTS
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2019/07/gun-rights-movement-grows.html
— DEMOCRAT DOCTOR SWINGS REPUBLICAN TO CHALLENGE DURBIN IN 2020
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2019/07/marshall-.html

FOX NEWS
— Mark Levin: Trump’s comments about the ‘squad’ were addressing ‘content of their character’ not race – Charles Creitz
https://www.foxnews.com/media/mark-levin-squad-omar-tlaib-trump-racism

FEDERALIST
— Dissent Can Be Patriotic, But Hating Your Own Country Isn’t The grand question of our time may very well be the simple one of whether the United States deserves not only to be defended but preserved. – Edward Chang
https://thefederalist.com/2019/07/19/dissent-can-patriotic-hating-country-isnt/
— When Democrats Threatened To Deport A Top Trump Aide, Media Yawned – Chrissy Clark
https://thefederalist.com/2019/07/18/democrats-threatened-deport-top-trump-aide-media-yawned/

AMERICAN THINKER
— Democrats Hate America and Americans – William L. Gensert
https://www.americanthinker.com/articles/2019/07/democrats_hate_america_and_americans.html
— The Squad is laying bare the Democratic Party – J. Marsolo
https://www.americanthinker.com/blog/2019/07/the_squad_is_laying_bare_the_democratic_party.html
— Democrats who call Republicans racist need to learn their history – Michael Smith
https://www.americanthinker.com/blog/2019/07/democrats_who_call_republicans_racist_need_to_learn_their_history.html

AMERICAN CONSERVATIVE
— The Immeasurable Importance of the Good Neighbor What’s more impactful than a family nearby with whom you can trust your children? – CASEY CHALK
https://www.theamericanconservative.com/articles/the-immeasurable-importance-of-the-good-neighbor/

BREITBART
— Bernie Sanders Staff Complain of ‘Poverty Wages,’ Demand $15/Hour – JOEL B. POLLAK
https://www.breitbart.com/2020-election/2019/07/19/bernie-sanders-staff-complain-of-poverty-wages-demand-15-hour/
— Pete Buttigieg Writes Off Donald Trump Supporters as ‘Committed Racists’ – CHARLIE SPIERING
https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2019/07/19/pete-buttigieg-writes-off-donald-trump-supporters-as-committed-racists/

GOPUSA
— Sacramento mayor says state must force cities to provide shelter space for homeless
http://www.gopusa.com/?p=72848

DAILY SIGNAL
— Carson Says Trump ‘Not a Racist’ – Joshua Nelson 
https://www.dailysignal.com/2019/07/19/carson-says-trump-not-a-racist/

PATRIOT POST
— Ilhan Omar Is Completely Assimilated – Rich Lowry 
https://patriotpost.us/opinion/64347-ilhan-omar-is-completely-assimilated

LIFE SITE NEWS
— Illinois to spend money it doesn’t have pandering to abortion lobby
https://www.lifesitenews.com/blogs/illinois-to-spend-money-it-doesnt-have-pandering-to-abortion-lobby

EPOCH TIMES
— Greed, Fear, and Corporate Progressivism – Paul Adams (DIERSEN: From what I see, ever-increasingly, corporations serve as operatives for the Democrat, Libertarian, and Green parties and promote dependency on government, dependency on charity, LGBTQ activity, abortion, mass/illegal immigration, abolition of the First and Second Amendments, booze, gambling, pot, and other vices, patronage, political affiliation discrimination, reverse discrimination, age discrimination, and even worse things.)
https://www.theepochtimes.com/greed-fear-and-corporate-progressivism_3001723.html

THE HILL
— Trump campaign, RNC training army of volunteers in key 2020 states – MAX GREENWOOD 
https://thehill.com/homenews/campaign/453911-trump-campaign-rnc-training-army-of-volunteers-in-key-2020-states
— Graham: Every Republican president or nominee ‘will be accused of being a racist’ – RACHEL FRAZIN
https://thehill.com/homenews/senate/453817-graham-every-republican-president-or-nominee-will-be-accused-of-being-a
— Trump steps up attacks on four minority congresswomen – BRETT SAMUELS
https://thehill.com/homenews/administration/453959-trump-steps-up-attacks-on-minority-congresswomen

HUFFINGTON POST
— About 90% Of Trump Voters Say He Isn’t A Racist A roughly equal share of his opponents disagree. – Ariel Edwards-Levy
https://www.huffpost.com/entry/90-percent-trump-voters-he-isnt-racist_n_5d30f531e4b0419fd32a6805

NEW YORK TIMES
–Trump’s Electoral College Edge Could Grow in 2020, Rewarding Polarizing Campaign Re-election looks plausible even with a bigger loss in the national popular vote. – Nate Cohn
https://www.nytimes.com/2019/07/19/upshot/trump-electoral-college-edge-.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: A Trump-hater says “Defenders of a Racist President Use Jews as Human Shields.”
https://www.nytimes.com/2019/07/19/opinion/trump-ilhan-omar.html

WASHINGTON POST
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: A Trump hater says “Trump’s presidency may be making Latinos sick.”
https://www.washingtonpost.com/health/trumps-presidency-may-be-making-latinos-sick/2019/07/19/4e89b9f0-a97f-11e9-9214-246e594de5d5_story.html

USA TODAY
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: “Democracy depends on kids not imitating” those who hate Trump.
https://www.usatoday.com/story/opinion/2019/07/19/condemn-trump-racism-but-not-students-who-support-him-column/1745220001/

FORBES
— Should You Lie About Your Age To Get Hired? – Patricia Barnes (DIERSEN: I have always admitted that I was born in 1948.)
https://www.forbes.com/sites/patriciagbarnes/2019/07/19/should-you-lie-about-your-age-to-get-hired/#79b2828f3985

BLOOMBERG GOVERNMENT
— Sick, Exhausted Agents Stoke Exodus Fear Amid Migrant Surge – Michaela Ross (DIERSEN: I was a National Treasury Employees Union member during the almost 9 years that I worked for IRS 1971-1980.)
https://about.bgov.com/news/sick-exhausted-agents-stoke-exodus-fear-amid-migrant-surge/
(FROM THE ARTICLE: Job risks include exposure to tuberculosis, flu, scabies Employee assistance program seeks to help deal with stress Sergio Tinoco used to wear his Border Patrol uniform home with pride. Now, after a typical 10-hour day in heat that can exceed 100 degrees Fahrenheit, he says many on his team no longer wear their uniforms to or from the job. Tinoco, an agent of 14 years and U.S. military veteran, said his fellow agents in Texas’s Rio Grande Valley are repeatedly falling ill with flu. They’re also seeing scabies, tuberculosis, chicken pox, and lice from waves of about 1,200 migrants crossing through their facilities daily and are worried their uniforms will carry contagions. And that’s not all, he said: Many agents are being harassed in public. “We’re completely exhausted,” Tinoco said in an interview, not speaking in his official capacity. “It takes a toll on the human spirit.” Long work hours and exposure to diseases are driving agents to retire early and take sick leave, union officials and government watchdogs say. While public outrage has focused on the separation of families and children, overcrowding, and unsanitary conditions, policymakers are increasingly concerned about attrition and suicide among the agents on the front lines of the migrant surge. The border agency for years has struggled with attrition, but this year has been one of the toughest in the 95-year old patrol’s history. Migrant children and families crossed the border in record numbers while agents saw their pay delayed by a 35-day government shutdown. The patrol is approximately 7,000 agents short, the Government Accountability Office reported in March. More than 700 customs officers from around the country were diverted this spring when apprehensions soared to more than 130,000. That division of the border agency now faces a shortage of approximately 3,500 officers, said the National Treasury Employees Union, which represents officers.)

GOVERNMENT EXECUTIVE
— Census Eclipses 500K Applicants, Still Needs 2.3M More The bureau is working to overcome fears instilled by the Trump administration’s court fight to include a citizenship question, official says.
https://www.govexec.com/workforce/2019/07/census-eclipses-500k-applicants-still-needs-23m-more/158562/

AUTO WEEK
— 7 WAYS THE 2020 C8 IS UNLIKE ANY CORVETTE IN HISTORY (AND 3 WAYS IT’S THE SAME) Corvette boss Tadge Juechter outlines a drastically different, still familiar American sports car – J.P. VETTRAINO 
https://autoweek.com/article/corvette/7-ways-2020-c8-unlike-any-corvette-history-and-3-ways-its-same

DCCC
— RECRUITMENT FAIL: IL-06 GOP Primary Turns Into Full-Blown Civil War
https://dccc.org/recruitment-fail-il-06-gop-primary-turns-full-blown-civil-war/
(FROM THE PRESS RELEASE: Firebrand conservative Jeanne Ives launches campaign for Congress after Evelyn Sanguinetti’s horrible fundraising report, setting up a rematch of the nasty 2018 Republican gubernatorial primary. Remember how we said Evelyn Sanguinetti’s week couldn’t get any worse after she got outraised 7-to-1 by Rep. Casten in her first fundraising quarter? Apparently we were wrong. After weeks of speculation, far-right conservative Jeanne Ives officially filed for Congress today in the 6th District – apparently Sanguinetti’s paltry fundraising haul couldn’t scare her off. After Sanguinetti’s ticket barely survived a brutal challenge by Ives in the 2018 Republican primary, expect another toxic race to the conservative fringes this cycle in a district that President Trump lost by seven points. Sanguinetti has already endorsed President Trump’s re-election, so who knows to what extremes Ives will drag her to over the course of a contentious primary. “Today’s announcement sets the stage for a brutal race to the conservative extreme in the 6th District between a floundering Evelyn Sanguinetti and a far-right wing Jeanne Ives,” said DCCC spokesperson Mike Gwin. “While Ives and Sanguinetti battle it out over who can bear-hug President Trump the hardest, Sean Casten will remain focused on delivering for middle-class Illinois families by working to keep down the cost of health care and lowering taxes for homeowners.”)

July 18 Evening Edition

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— Republican Jeanne Ives jumps in Congress race for Democratic Rep. Casten seat Before Ives, a former state representative who lost a primary bid against former Gov. Bruce Rauner, can face Casten she must beat Evelyn Sanguinetti, who was Rauner’s running mate. – Lynn Sweet
https://chicago.suntimes.com/politics/2019/7/18/20699794/republican-jeanne-ives-jumps-in-congress-race-democratic-rep-casten-seat-illinois
(FROM THE ARTICLE: The match-up will be the biggest GOP primary for Congress in Illinois. With no fanfare, Ives filed a Statement of Candidacy with the Federal Election Commission on Thursday. . .In a big of a pre-emptive strike against Ives, Sanguinetti released on Monday the names of 40 Republicans who back her, including Rep. Adam Kinzinger, R-Ill.; former Sen. Mark Kirk, R-Ill.; former Rep. Judy Biggert, R-Ill., former Lt. Gov. Corinne Wood; DuPage County Board Chair Dan Cronin and a group of GOP township committeemen — all influential in a Republican primary. As of June 30, Casten has $899,888 cash-on-hand. Sanguinetti, who jumped in the race in April, has $69,890 cash-on-hand. Rauner donated $2,800 as did his wife, Diana, who gave $2,800. Sanguinetti also loaned her campaign $5,000.)
— Illinois Democratic lawmakers split on Trump impeachment resolution; mirror national divide How to handle impeachment is an issue that is dividing Democrats and Illinois lawmakers mirror those splits. – Lynn Sweet
https://chicago.suntimes.com/columnists/2019/7/17/20698711/illinois-democratic-lawmakers-splits-on-trump-impeachment-resolution-mirror-national-divide-congress

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— Former GOP candidate for governor Jeanne Ives now seeking party nod to take on Democratic U.S. Rep. Sean Casten – RICK PEARSON
https://www.chicagotribune.com/politics/ct-jeanne-ives-announces-congress-run-20190718-wvbjshgc2ncgncsm2r2khfaw2u-story.html
— Sham candidates are bad for democracy, but let’s not make a federal case of it – Eric Zorn
https://www.chicagotribune.com/columns/eric-zorn/ct-column-madigan-gonzales-sham-candidates-lawsuit-20190718-zgwksbzsdrc2xcejkrfxk6sjoe-story.html

DAILY HERALD
— DISGUSTING, TRAGIC: 3 DuPage Democrats want county to permit recreational pot sales – Sadia Covert
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20190718/3-dupage-democrats-want-county-to-permit-recreational-pot-sales–
— Federal filing: Ives seeking Casten’s U.S. House seat – Marie Wilson
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20190718/federal-filing-ives-seeking-castens-us-house-seat
— Ex-St. Charles school board member to run for Kane County chairman, targets Lauzen’s leadership style – James Fuller
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20190718/ex-st-charles-school-board-member-to-run-for-kane-county-chairman-targets-lauzens-leadership-style

CRAIN’S CHICAGO BUSINESS
— Jeanne Ives files to run for Congress against Sean Casten The GOP apparently will have to work out a primary battle with Evelyn Sanguinetti before trying to take out the freshman Democrat in next year’s election. – GREG HINZ
(FROM THE ARTICLE: Political insiders say Ives has been calling around and advising top Republicans that she may formally announce as soon as this weekend. The district had been a longtime Republican stronghold represented by Peter Roskam, but he was unseated by Casten in the 2018 election.)
https://www.chicagobusiness.com/greg-hinz-politics/jeanne-ives-files-run-congress-against-sean-casten
— There will be weed, but where? Not all recreational weed dispensaries authorized in the state’s marijuana bill may be open by Jan. 1. – JOHN PLETZ (DIERSEN: No one, and especially those who have children, should live or work anywhere near where pot is sold.)
https://www.chicagobusiness.com/news/there-will-be-weed-where

ABC7
— President Trump says he’s not happy with ‘send her back’ chant at North Carolina rally – AP
https://abc7chicago.com/politics/trump-says-hes-not-happy-with-send-her-back-chant-at-rally/5404064/

WLS AM
— It’s not just Trump: NRCC labels Democrats ‘socialist’ and ‘deranged’
http://www.wlsam.com/news/its-not-just-trump-nrcc-labels-democrats-socialist-and-deranged/

NORTHWEST HERALD
— Former gubernatorial candidate Jeanne Ives to run in the 6th – DREW ZIMMERMAN
https://www.nwherald.com/2019/07/18/former-gubernatorial-candidate-jeanne-ives-to-run-in-the-6th/akjnmq5/

HERALD & REVIEW
— Former GOP candidate for governor Jeanne Ives now seeking party nod to take on Democratic U.S. Rep. Sean Casten – Rick Pearson
https://herald-review.com/news/state-and-regional/govt-and-politics/former-gop-candidate-for-governor-jeanne-ives-now-seeking-party/article_251b27e2-a561-5ff5-95c0-c4b0e7727f83.html

DEKALB DAILY CHRONICLE
— Rep. Adam Kinzinger ‘disgusted’ with chants of ‘send her back’ (DIERSEN: Are you White? From what country/countries did your ancestors immigrate from? Constructively, Democrats are chanting “send Whites back.”)
https://www.daily-chronicle.com/2019/07/18/rep-adam-kinzinger-disgusted-with-chants-of-send-her-back/a9sfa7v/

ILLINOIS TIMES
— What happens when you cross your own party? – Rich Miller
https://illinoistimes.com/article-21421-what-happens-when-you-cross-your-own-party.html

MCHENRY COUNTY BLOG
— Jeanne Ives Challenging Evelyn Sanguinetti for GOP Nomination for Congress to Face Off Against Democrat Sean Casten
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2019/07/18/ives-challenging-sanguinetti-for-gop-nomination-for-congress-to-face-off-against-democrat-casten/ 
— Underwood Off to the Mexican Border
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2019/07/18/underwood-off-to-the-mexican-border/ 
— Rezin Explains “Present” Vote on recreational Marijuana Legalization
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2019/07/18/rezin-explains-present-vote-on-recreational-marijuana-legalization/ 
— Rezin Explains “Present” Vote on recreational Marijuana Legalization
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2019/07/18/rezin-explains-present-vote-on-recreational-marijuana-legalization/ 
— Jack Franks Among Seven Local Leaders Underwood Using to Pass H.R. 1757
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2019/07/17/jack-franks-among-seven-local-leaders-underwood-using-to-pass-h-r-1757/ 
— More on 6th & 14th Congressional District Races
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2019/07/17/more-on-6th-14th-congressional-district-races/
— The Contract Attorney Robert Hanlon Has with Algonquin Township Road District
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2019/07/17/the-contract-attorney-robert-hanlon-has-with-algonquin-township-road-district/ 
— Comments to County Board from ROAR for AJ Spokespersons
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2019/07/17/comments-to-county-board-from-roar-for-aj-spokespersons/ 
— Attorney Robert Hanlon Pulls Plug on Algonquin Township, Sends Notice of Default for Non-Payment of Bills
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2019/07/16/hanlon-pulls-plug-on-algonquin-township-sends-notice-of-default-for-non-payment-of-bills/ 
— Algonquin Township Board Refuses to Pay Road District Legal Bill
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2019/07/16/algonquin-township-board-refuses-to-pay-road-district-legal-bill/

WILL COUNTY GAZETTE
— Upcoming GOP events in Will County – Keri Carbaugh 
https://willcountygazette.com/stories/512768488-upcoming-gop-events-in-will-county

CAPITOL FAX
— Ives files federal paperwork to run for Congress
https://capitolfax.com/2019/07/18/ives-files-federal-paperwork-to-run-for-congress/
— Pritzker job approval 44-35 (DIERSEN: What percent of those who approve of Pitzker a) did smoke pot, b) are smoking pot, c) want to smoke pot, d) want everyone to smoke pot, e) want to make money selling pot, and/or f) want governments to take in lots of tax revenue from the sale of pot – 98%, 99%, 100%?) 
https://capitolfax.com/2019/07/18/morning-consult-poll-pritzker-job-approval-44-35/
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Pot pushers demonize, denigrate, and condemn as being racists those who do not push pot.
https://capitolfax.com/2019/07/18/reefer-madness-is-alive-and-well/
(FROM THE ARTICLE: In the early 1900s an influx of Mexican immigrants came to the US fleeing political unrest in their home country. With them, they brought the practice of smoking cannabis recreationally. And it took off. The Spanish word for the plant started to be used more often too. Marijuana. Or as it was spelled at that time, marihuana, with an “H. This is when the more sensational headlines about the drug began to appear. In 1936, a propaganda film called Reefer Madness was released. In the movie, teenagers smoke weed for the first time and this leads to a series of horrific events involving hallucination, attempted rape, and murder. Much of the media portrayed it as a gateway drug. […] Harry Anslinger took the scientifically unsupported idea of marijuana as a violence-inducing drug, connected it to black and Hispanic people, and created a perfect package of terror to sell to the American media and public. By emphasizing the Spanish word marihuana instead of cannabis, he created a strong association between the drug and the newly arrived Mexican immigrants who helped popularize it in the States. He also created a narrative around the idea that cannabis made black people forget their place in society. He pushed the idea that jazz was evil music created by people under the influence of marijuana. […] In the first full year after the Marihuana Tax Act was passed, black people were about three times more likely to be arrested for violating narcotic drug laws than whites. And Mexicans were nearly nine times more likely to be arrested for the same charge.)

CNS NEWS
— Trump: ‘You Can’t Say You Love Our Country If You Want to Destroy It Through Open Borders’ – Susan Jones 
https://www.cnsnews.com/news/article/susan-jones/trump-rally-you-cant-say-you-love-our-country-if-you-want-destroy-it

GOPUSA
— Ashlyn Harris, U.S. women’s soccer team goalie, blasts Christian player Jaelene Hinkle as ‘homophobic’
http://www.gopusa.com/?p=72817

NATIONAL REVIEW
— Stop Chanting ‘Send Her Back.’ Citizenship Isn’t Conditional. – JIM GERAGHTY (DIERSEN: According to David Ware (https://www.david-ware.com/blog/2018/01/when-can-the-government-revoke-your-naturalized-citizenship.shtml), naturalized citizenship can be revoked if “within 5 years of naturalization, the U.S. government proved you joined a subversive group. Such groups include Al Qaeda and the Nazi Party, for example” and “within 10 years of naturalization, you refused to testify before a U.S. congressional committee investigating your involvement in an allegedly subversive act. Subversive acts include trying to harm U.S. officials or overthrow the government.” and “you lied or concealed relevant facts in order to obtain U.S. citizenship, your citizenship could be revoked. This is called illegally procuring citizenship.”)
https://www.nationalreview.com/the-morning-jolt/stop-chanting-send-her-back-citizenship-isnt-conditional/

WASHINGTON TIMES
— Berkeley bans ‘male-centric’ language in city code, like ‘manhole,’ ‘manmade’ – Jessica Chasmar 
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2019/jul/18/berkeley-bans-male-centric-language-in-city-code-l/

WASHINGTON EXAMINER
— Staffers-turned-lawmakers find they face hundreds of thousands of bosses rather than one – Naomi Lim (DIERSEN: I should write a book about elected officials and party leaders who have acted like they accepted lots of money from my critics/opponents to get rid of me.) 
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/staffers-turned-lawmakers-find-they-face-hundreds-of-thousands-of-bosses-rather-than-one
— Ilhan Omar invokes boycott of Nazi Germany in resolution supporting Israel boycotts – John Gage
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/ilhan-omar-to-introduce-resolution-supporting-israel-boycotts

FOX NEWS
— Sean Spicer: Progressive ‘squad’ setting the agenda for the Democrats – Victor Garcia 
https://www.foxnews.com/media/sean-spicer-squad-setting-democratic-agenda
— Trump could set up Dems for defeat in 2020 by forcing them to embrace 4 radical congresswomen – Cal Thomas
https://www.foxnews.com/opinion/cal-thomas-america-love-or-leave-it
— Omar introduces resolution defending boycott of Israel, likens it to boycotts of Nazi Germany, Soviet Union – Lukas Mikelionis
https://www.foxnews.com/politics/omar-introduces-resolution-defending-boycotts-of-israel-likens-it-to-boycott-of-nazi-germany-soviet-union

AMERICAN THINKER
— Why Trump called out ‘The Squad’ – Rajan Laad
https://www.americanthinker.com/blog/2019/07/why_trump_called_out_the_squad.html

AMERICAN GREATNESS
— Advice to Democratic Wolves: Start Wearing Sheep’s Clothing – Jackson Scott
https://amgreatness.com/2019/07/17/advice-to-democratic-wolves-start-wearing-sheeps-clothing/
— Stiffening the Backbone of the Right – Matthew J. Peterson
https://www.amgreatness.com/2019/07/17/stiffening-the-backbone-of-the-right/

BREITBART
— Trump’s Tweetstorm Correctly Linked Anti-Americanism to Antisemitism – Caroline Glick
https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2019/07/17/caroline-glick-trumps-tweetstorm-correctly-linked-anti-americanism-to-antisemitism/
— Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez Offers Pessimistic View of America – JOEL B. POLLAK
https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2019/07/17/pollak-alexandria-ocasio-cortez-offers-pessimistic-view-of-america/
— Jeff Bezos, Mark Zuckerberg Try to Sneak ‘Country Cap’ Prize from President Donald Trump – NEIL MUNRO (DIERSEN: What country/countries did your ancestors come from? How popular/unpopular are/were those countries? From what I see, since WWI, and especially since WWII, Germany has been extremely unpopular. SEE: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anti-German_sentiment)
https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2019/07/18/silicon-valley-investors-use-stealth-to-push-outsourcing-bill-to-senate-vote/

CONSERVATIVE DAILY NEWS
— ‘Words Matter’: Democratic Congressman Wants To Officially Abolish The Words ‘Illegal Alien’ – Jason Hopkins
https://www.conservativedailynews.com/2019/07/words-matter-democratic-congressman-wants-to-officially-abolish-the-words-illegal-alien/

FEDERALIST
— Media’s ‘Racist’ Judgment Call Against Trump Hurts The Institution – Emily Jashinsky
https://thefederalist.com/2019/07/18/medias-racist-judgement-call-trump-hurts-institution/

GATEWAY PUNDIT
— SHE’S TOAST: Latest Report by David Steinberg Describes Ilhan Omar’s 8 Instances of Perjury – Could Face 40 Years in Prison or Deportation – Jim Hoft
https://www.thegatewaypundit.com/2019/07/stunning-report-david-steinberg-describes-ilhan-omars-8-instances-of-perjury-could-face-40-years-in-prison-or-deportation/

WORLD NET DAILY
— DEMS’ ‘POISON PILL’ PANDERING TO BLACK AMERICANS Erik Rush says problems candidates cite were caused by their own policies
https://www.wnd.com/2019/07/dems-poison-pill-pandering-to-black-americans/

POLITICO
— Trump disavows ‘send her back’ chant from his rally
https://www.politico.com/story/2019/07/18/trump-disavows-send-her-back-chant-from-his-rally-1421371

THE HILL
— Democrats call for increased security after ‘send her back’ chants – CRISTINA MARCOS AND MIKE LILLIS
https://thehill.com/homenews/house/453716-democrats-call-for-increased-security-after-send-her-back-chants
— Ex-GOP Rep. Roskam joins lobbying firm – ALEX GANGITANO
https://thehill.com/business-a-lobbying/453790-ex-gop-rep-roskam-joins-lobbying-firm

CNN
— Republicans represent almost none of the places most immigrants live – Ronald Brownstein (DIERSEN: Democrats shout at immigrants, and at everyone else, 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.)
https://www.cnn.com/2019/07/16/politics/republicans-immigrants-2020-election/index.html

REUTERS
— Asylum seekers anxiously cross into U.S. as new policy kicks in – Julia Love
https://www.reuters.com/article/us-usa-immigration-mexico-border/asylum-seekers-anxiously-cross-into-us-as-new-policy-kicks-in-idUSKCN1UC2VH

NEW YORK TIMES
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Trump-haters promote hatred of Trump.
https://www.nytimes.com/2019/07/18/opinion/the-argument-trump-racism-squad.html

WASHINGTON POST
— House passes long-sought $15 minimum wage legislation – Erica Werner and Mike DeBonis
https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/2019/07/18/house-prepares-pass-long-sought-minimum-wage-legislation/
— Drilling into the DEA’s pain pill database
https://www.washingtonpost.com/graphics/2019/investigations/dea-pain-pill-database/
(FROM THE ARTICLE: From 2006 to 2012 there were 124,291,375 prescription pain pills supplied to DuPage County, Ill. 51,402,360 of the pills were distributed by Walgreen Co and 61,872,650 were manufactured by Actavis Pharma, Inc. HEARTLAND PHARMACY OF ILLINOIS, LLC, WOODRIDGE pharmacy received the highest number of pills.)
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: A Trump-hater promotes hatred against Trump.
https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2019/07/18/trump-is-leading-hate-movement-world-is-watching/

USA TODAY
— GOP congressman on Trump tweets: ‘I’m a person of color. I’m white. I’m an Anglo-Saxon’ – Rebecca Morin
https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2019/07/17/rep-mike-kelly-trump-tweets-im-person-color-im-white/1762259001/
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: A Trump-hater promotes hatred of Trump.
https://www.usatoday.com/story/opinion/2019/07/18/racism-is-trump-2020-strategy-resist-by-voting-montel-williams-column/1754884001/

NEWSWEEK
— MAJORITY OF REPUBLICANS BELIEVE U.S. COULD “LOSE IDENTITY” BECAUSE OF FOREIGNERS – NICOLE GOODKIND (DIERSEN: Ever-increasingly, Democrats side with foreign countries and side with their citizens against America and against its citizens.)
https://www.newsweek.com/republicans-migrants-foreigners-donald-trump-1449850

HISTORY
— MAY 11, 2018 FLASHBACK: When German Immigrants Were America’s Undesirables – BECKY LITTLE
https://www.history.com/news/anti-german-sentiment-wwi

FED WEEK
— Caution: Age Discrimination May Lie Ahead
https://www.fedweek.com/publishers-perspective/caution-age-discrimination-may-lie-ahead/
— The Strings Attached to Buyouts (DIERSEN: Were you “offered” an early-retirement buyout? In 1993, when I was 45 years old, citing draconian Republican-led budget cuts, GAO “offered” all its employees who had 25 or more years of federal service, including me, a $25,000 early-retirement buyout. During the next 4 years, GAO got rid of all its employees who were Republican, White, male, and/or non-veteran who GAO 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.fedweek.com/retirement-financial-planning/the-strings-attached-to-buyouts/

GREEN ENTREPRENEUR
— DISGUSTING, TRAGIC: Jim Belushi Is Launching a Blues Brothers Cannabis Brand in Illinois He’s an Illinois native who has been growing pot in Oregon. Not that Illinois legalized he’s bringing what he’s learned back home.
https://www.greenentrepreneur.com/article/336959

July 16 Morning Edition

CBS2
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Ever-increasingly, Democrats glorify and praise those who come to America illegally and/or who stay in America illegally, that is, ever-increasingly, Democrats illegally encourage citizens of foreign countries to illegally come to America illegally and/or to illegally stay in America illegally.
https://chicago.cbslocal.com/2019/07/15/local-undocumented-woman-hopes-for-the-best-prepares-for-the-worst/

FOX NEWS CHICAGO
— President Trump tells ICE to focus on violent criminals first for deportation – Mike Flannery
http://www.fox32chicago.com/news/local/president-trump-tells-ice-to-focus-on-violent-criminals-first-for-deportation

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— Democrats Casten, Underwood ahead of GOP rivals in fundraising Republican Sanguinetti, the former lieutenant governor, released the names of blue-chip Republican endorsers on Monday, just in case former state Rep. Jeanne Ives is considering getting in the primary against her for Casten’s seat. – Lynn Sweet 
https://chicago.suntimes.com/columnists/2019/7/15/20695513/democrats-sean-casten-lauren-underwood-ahead-gop-rivals-fundraising-congress
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: A Trump-hater promotes hatred against Trump.
https://chicago.suntimes.com/columnists/2019/7/15/20695519/donald-trumps-racist-remarks-deserve-revolutionary-response
— Still wary of deportation raids, Chicagoans continue to mobilize “It’s just really important that we educate people on knowing because the fear of the unknown is the worst thing, right, when things get in your head, it can really take over,” said Ald. Susan Sadlowski Garza. – Mitch Dudek 
https://chicago.suntimes.com/2019/7/15/20694839/ice-raids-deportation-arrests-chicago-susan-sadlowski-garza
— Former Mayor Rahm Emanuel spent $600K on send-offs for himself The biggest of those expenses included payments of $166,884 and $47,198 for an event at Revel Motor Row. – Fran Spielman
https://chicago.suntimes.com/politics/2019/7/15/20695572/former-mayor-rahm-emanuel-spent-60k-send-offs

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Ever-increasingly, Trump-haters promote Trump-haters.
https://www.chicagotribune.com/columns/heidi-stevens/ct-heidi-stevens-monday-donald-trump-xenophobic-tweets-0715-20190715-l755envbmnh27ivkijko7zulqu-story.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Ever-increasingly, Democrats equate illegals with runaway slaves. 
https://www.chicagotribune.com/opinion/commentary/ct-opinion-ice-raids-fugitive-slave-law-20190715-puz4oclc4nczxotfjvhxj5idjq-story.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Ever-increasingly, Democrats promote Islam.
https://www.chicagotribune.com/news/breaking/ct-muslims-political-involvement-illinois-20190716-lh6wh7nhmzh6fncluqmnlaly54-story.html

DAILY HERALD
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Jesse White sides with illegals against citizens of America.
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20190715/secretary-of-state-wants-protection-of-undocumented-immigrants-made-law

SPRINGFIELD STATE JOURNAL REGISTER
— Pritzker, local Congress members respond to Trump’s tweets – Bernard Schoenburg
https://www.sj-r.com/news/20190715/pritzker-local-congress-members-respond-to-trumps-tweets

DEKALB DAILY CHRONICLE
— U.S. Rep. Adam Kinzinger: President’s tweets wrong, ‘further divide us’ Congressman also says media contribute to division, asks for better on both sides of the aisle – Derek Barichello (DIERSEN: Government is nasty. Politics is nasty. Who has hinted/implied/argued/shouted that you should “go back?” I should write a book about Democrats and Democrat plants, Libertarians and Libertarian plants, Greens and Green plants, and RINOs in DuPage County, Milton Township, Glen Ellyn, and Wheaton who have hinted/implied/argued/shouted that I should “go back” to Crete. I should write a book about my Democrat GAO superiors, supervisors, coworkers, and subordinates who hinted/implied/argued/shouted that I should “go back” to IRS. I should write a book about my Democrat IRS superiors, supervisors, coworkers, and subordinates who hinted/implied/argued/shouted that I should “go back” to Firestone Stores. I should write a book about my Democrat Park Forest Post Office superiors, supervisors, and coworkers who hinted/implied/argued/shouted that I should “go back” to washing dishes at S.S. Kresges in Chicago Heights.)
https://www.daily-chronicle.com/2019/07/15/u-s-rep-adam-kinzinger-presidents-tweets-wrong-further-divide-us/ainpfk/

WSIL TV
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: DISGUSTING, TRAGIC: Four Mt. Vernon officials push pot.
http://www.wsiltv.com/story/40791585/mt-vernon-makes-changes-to-marijuana-and-liquor-rules

FOX ILLINOIS
— Trump’s new asylum rule challenge – KRISTINE FRAZAO 
https://foxillinois.com/news/nation-world/trumps-new-asylum-rule-challenge
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Trump-haters side with those who hate Trump.
https://foxillinois.com/news/nation-world/unbowed-by-furor-over-tweets-trump-says-leave

NPR ILLINOIS
— Illinois Counties On Poverty Warning List Climb – MAUREEN FOERTSCH MCKINNEY
https://www.nprillinois.org/post/illinois-counties-poverty-warning-list-climb#stream/0

CENTER SQUARE
— More than 1,200 Illinois gun dealers have yet to apply for state license ahead of new law – Greg Bishop
https://www.thecentersquare.com/illinois/more-than-illinois-gun-dealers-have-yet-to-apply-for/article_07d8cb2c-a74a-11e9-a614-9f1bae743c57.html

PRAIRIE STATE WIRE
— National labor law attorney: Legal marijuana doesn’t give employees a ‘get out of jail free card’ – Angela Underwood (DIERSEN: I would not want to work for, work with, or supervise a stoner.)
https://prairiestatewire.com/stories/512742301-national-labor-law-attorney-legal-marijuana-doesn-t-give-employees-a-get-out-of-jail-free-card

TOWNHALL
— Border Patrol Launches Investigation Into Agents’ Secret Facebook Group – Beth Baumann (DIERSEN: What private and secret Facebook groups operate in your neighborhood, in your precinct, in your municipality, in your township/ward, in your county, and in Illinois? What percent of them promote hatred of individuals, organizations, companies, governments, and countries that are Trump supporters, Protestant, conservative, patriotic, Republican, American, White, male, older, rich, gun owners, German American, draft avoiders, and/or those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time?)
https://townhall.com/tipsheet/bethbaumann/2019/07/15/border-patrol-launches-investigation-into-agents-secret-facebook-group-n2550096

GOPUSA
— When cultural Marxists advance their agenda everyone’s freedom suffers
http://www.gopusa.com/when-cultural-marxists-advance-their-agenda-everyones-freedom-suffers/

WASHINGTON TIMES
— Conservative censorship: Ted Cruz takes on Big Tech – Jennifer Harper
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2019/jul/15/inside-the-beltway-conservative-censorship-cruz-ta/
— Beto O’Rourke announces he and wife Amy are descendants of slave owners – Jessica Chasmar (DIERSEN: If I was a descendant of a slave holder, the Post Office would not have hired me in 1966, IRS would not haired me in 1971, and GAO would not have hired me in 1980.)
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2019/jul/15/beto-orourke-announces-he-and-wife-amy-are-descend/
— Democrats need to control their freshmen – Cheryl K. Chumley
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2019/jul/15/democrats-need-control-their-freshmen/

FOX NEWS
— Kellyanne Conway says critics employ Hatch Act to ‘silence’ her support for Trump – Charles Creitz
https://www.foxnews.com/politics/kellyanne-conway-says-critics-using-hatch-act-to-silence-her-support-for-trump
— Trump administration announces major crackdown on asylum seekers – Ronn Blitzer, Judson Berger 
https://www.foxnews.com/politics/trump-administration-announces-major-crackdown-on-asylum-seekers

AMERICAN THINKER
— Elizabeth Warren vows show trials for ICE for not having enough money for illegals – Monica Showalter
https://www.americanthinker.com/blog/2019/07/elizabeth_warren_vows_show_trials_for_ice_for_not_having_enough_money_for_illegals.html

CONSERVATIVE REVIEW
— Will the desecration of the American flag at ICE facility turn the tide of the border battle? – Daniel Horowitz 
https://www.conservativereview.com/news/will-desecration-american-flag-ice-facility-turn-tide-border-battle/

DAILY CALLER
— Facebook’s Recent Algorithm Changes Are Laying Waste To Conservative And Liberal Outlets – CHRIS WHITE
https://dailycaller.com/2019/07/14/facebook-conservatives-big-tech/
— U.S. Soccer Star Ashlyn Harris Attacks Ex-Teammate Hinkle As ‘Intolerant’ And ‘Homophobic’ – William Davis
https://dailycaller.com/2019/07/15/us-soccer-ashlyn-harris-jaelene-hinkle-homophobic-intolerant/
— ‘The Squad’ Takes Turns Hitting Back At Trump During Press Conference – SHELBY TALCOTT
https://dailycaller.com/2019/07/15/squad-trump-press-conference/

DAILY SIGNAL
— As Democrats Attack Trump as ‘Racist,’ He Defends ‘Go Back’ Tweets – Fred Lucas 
https://www.dailysignal.com/2019/07/15/trumps-go-back-tweets-unify-house-democrats-in-condemnation/

MEDIA RESEARCH CENTER
— Rep. Jesus Garcia Implies Former ICE Director Tom Homan is Racist in Heated Hearing — Doesn’t Go Well – Eric Shaffer
https://www.mrctv.org/blog/rep-jesus-garcia-implies-former-ice-director-tom-homan-racist-hearing-it-doesnt-go-well-him

LIFE SITE NEWS
— Tucker Carlson: big business is now at war against your family
https://www.lifesitenews.com/blogs/tucker-carlson-big-business-is-now-at-war-against-your-family

WORLD NET DAILY
— TRUMP’S ICE RAIDS: GREAT DETERRENT FOR ILLEGALS – Rachel Alexander
https://www.wnd.com/2019/07/trumps-ice-raids-great-deterrent-for-illegals/

EPOCH TIMES
— New Asylum Rule Aims to Eliminate Bogus Claims Rule will prevent unqualified claims from bogging down the system and help truly qualified asylum seekers, says expert – CHARLOTTE CUTHBERTSON
https://www.theepochtimes.com/new-asylum-rule-aims-to-eliminate-bogus-claims_3003398.html
— Former ICE Chief on Illinois Congressman Jesús “Chuy” García: ‘I Thought About Getting up and Throwing That Man a Beating’ – ZACHARY STIEBER
https://www.theepochtimes.com/former-ice-chief-on-illinois-congressman-i-thought-about-getting-up-and-throwing-that-man-a-beating_3002850.html
— Extremists Glorify Slain Antifa Terrorist Who Firebombed Immigrant Detention Center – IVAN PENTCHOUKOV
https://www.theepochtimes.com/extremists-glorify-slain-antifa-terrorist-who-firebombed-immigrant-detention-center_3003038.html

BIZ PAC REVIEW
— Stephen King warns Trump supporters of chilling future – Tom Tillison 
https://www.bizpacreview.com/2019/07/15/stephen-king-warns-trump-supporters-of-chilling-future-775201

THE HILL
— Pence aide: Trump’s ‘intent’ wasn’t racist – BRETT SAMUELS 
https://thehill.com/homenews/administration/453048-top-pence-aide-trumps-intent-wasnt-racist-in-attacks-on-progressive
— Trump accuses Pelosi of ‘racist statement’ for saying MAGA means ‘make America white again’ – CHRIS MILLS RODRIGO 
https://thehill.com/homenews/administration/453108-trump-hits-pelosi-for-racist-statement-saying-maga-means-make-america
— House Democrats introduce resolution condemning Trump for ‘racist’ comments – CRISTINA MARCOS AND JUSTIN WISE –
https://thehill.com/homenews/administration/453209-house-democrats-introduce-resolution-condemning-trump-for-racist?rnd=1563224241

CBS NEWS
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Trump-haters promote hatred of Trump.
https://www.cbsnews.com/news/from-birtherism-to-racist-tweets-trumps-history-of-inflaming-racial-tensions/

NEW YORK TIMES
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Trump-haters promote hatred of Trump.
https://www.nytimes.com/2019/07/15/us/politics/trump-go-back-tweet-racism.html
https://www.nytimes.com/2019/07/15/opinion/trump-twitter-racist.html
— FRONT PAGE TOP OF FOLD WITH COLOR PICTURE: Most Migrants at Border With Mexico Would Be Denied Asylum Protections Under New Trump Rule – Michael D. Shear and Zolan Kanno-Youngs
https://www.nytimes.com/2019/07/15/us/politics/trump-asylum-rule.html
— FRONT PAGE TOP OF FOLD: A Blaring Message in Republicans’ Muted Criticism: It’s Trump’s Party – Carl Hulse
https://www.nytimes.com/2019/07/15/us/politics/republicans-trump-tweet.html
— FRONT PAGE TOP OF FOLD: After Trump Accuses Four Democratic Congresswomen of Hating U.S., They Fire Back
https://www.nytimes.com/2019/07/15/us/politics/trump-go-back-tweet-racism.html

WASHINGTON POST
— ‘Racist’ tweets? News media grapple with how to label Trump’s latest attacks – Paul Farhi (DIERSEN: If the “four members of Congress” had been White males, Trump’s tweets would have been much harsher.)
https://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/style/racist-tweets-news-media-grapple-with-how-to-label-trumps-latest-attacks/2019/07/15/c27460e2-a71b-11e9-86dd-d7f0e60391e9_story.html

NEW YORK POST
— Woke assimilation: Teaching our politicians to hate America – Rich Lowry
https://nypost.com/2019/07/15/woke-assimilation-teaching-our-politicians-to-hate-america/

WALL STREET JOURNAL
— FRONT PAGE TOP OF FOLD WITH BIG COLOR PICTURE: Trump Draws GOP Pushback as He Steps Up Attacks on Lawmakers President says ‘Go back’ tweet wasn’t racist as some from both parties condemn his comments – Natalie Andrews and Michael C. Bender
https://www.wsj.com/articles/trump-says-go-back-tweet-wasnt-racist-as-pelosi-plans-vote-condemning-comment-11563210280
— Trump Administration Plans Tighter Asylum Rules at Southern Border Migrants who passed through another country first would be ineligible for asylum at the U.S. border, with some exceptions – Sadie Gurman and Santiago Pérez
https://www.wsj.com/articles/trump-prepares-new-rule-for-asylum-seekers-at-southern-border-11563195494
— System Under Strain: How the U.S. Actually Manages the Thousands of Migrant Families Entering Each Day The Trump administration is moving to limit Central American migrants’ ability to seek asylum at the U.S. border with Mexico. Here’s how the process unfolds. – Jessica Wang and Alicia A. Caldwell
https://www.wsj.com/articles/system-under-strain-how-the-u-s-actually-manages-the-thousands-of-migrant-families-entering-each-day-11563269400
— FRONT PAGE: Wave of Hispanic Buyers Shores Up U.S. Housing Market Homeownership rate for Hispanics has increased more in recent years than any ethnic group – Laura Kusisto and Ben Eisen
https://www.wsj.com/articles/wave-of-hispanic-buyers-boosts-u-s-housing-market-11563183000

USA TODAY
— HARDCOPY ARTICLE TITLE: When to worry about a background check – Johnny C. Taylor
https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/2019/07/16/employer-background-checks-job-interview/1728704001/
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Trump-haters promote hatred against Trump.
https://www.usatoday.com/story/opinion/editorials/2019/07/15/trump-racism-omar-pressley-tlaib-ocasio-cortez-our-view/1740646001/

NEW YORKER
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: A Trump-hater says “Trump’s Overt Racism Is Uniting Democrats and Unnerving Some Republicans.”
https://www.newyorker.com/news/our-columnists/trumps-overt-racism-is-uniting-democrats-and-unnerving-some-republicans

FEDERAL NEWS NETWORK
— 4 problems from a poorly implemented performance management system (DIERSEN: Democrats who run the federal government use the subjectivity in performance appraisals to get rid of 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://federalnewsnetwork.com/federal-insights/2019/07/4-problems-from-a-poorly-implemented-performance-management-system/

FED SMITH
— Is it Time to Leave Government? – Jeff Neal 
https://www.fedsmith.com/2019/07/15/time-leave-government/

July 4 Evening Edition

GOPUSA ILLINOIS
— Republican entries in Wheaton’s outstanding 2019 Independence Day Parade were Bob Berlin, Amy Grant, Chris Kachiroubas, Evelyn Sanguinetti, Ann Celine Walsh, and Milton Township Republican Central Committee. Those who walked with the entries included Almiron, Anderson, Carlson, Caruso, Colgan, Collins, Falbo, Fisher, Furstenau, Ives, Keller, LeVan, Marquardt, Marshall, Monino, Muehlfelt, Nathwani, Ruhl, Ryan, Saake, Shaw, and Whelan. With their $2,500 contribution, “DuPage County Republicans” were the top sponsor for the parade and fireworks. Contributions were: $500 from Roger Claar; $250 each from Berlin, Sanguinetti, Phil Suess, and Tim Whelan; and $100 each from Michael Barbier, Grant Eckhoff, Tim Elliott, Grant, Chris Heidorn, Babette Holder, Jeanne Ives, Marty Keller, Bob Larsen, and Walsh. I hand-delivering 500 flyers (printed courtesy of Alpha Graphics) to the residences and businesses on the parade route that include the Republican entries in the parade, the sponsor’s names, and the amounts they contributed. – Dave Diersen
http://www.gopillinois.com

ABC7
— Trump asks Americans to ‘stay true to our cause’ at Salute to America Fourth of July celebration in Washington – AP
https://abc7chicago.com/politics/trump-asks-americans-to-stay-true-to-our-cause/5378424/
— Chicago police out in force for 4th of July weekend – Cate Cauguiran
https://abc7chicago.com/cpd-out-in-force-for-4th-of-july-weekend/5378089/
— Gunshots or fireworks: Here’s how to tell the difference – Janell Harris
https://abc7chicago.com/gunshots-or-fireworks-how-to-tell-the-difference/5370398/

NBC5
— Confederate War Re-enactment in Mokena Sparks Controversy
https://www.nbcchicago.com/on-air/as-seen-on/confederate-mokena-controversy-512233382.html

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— Trump hails military at Fourth of July event as supporters and protesters gather in Washington – DARLENE SUPERVILLE, CALVIN WOODWARD and LYNN BERRY
https://www.chicagotribune.com/nation-world/ct-nw-trump-fourth-of-july-parade-20190704-so7fn6bhv5avzfl4ni4jc67hne-story.html
— Activists denounce appearance of Confederate soldier reenactors at Mokena Fourth of July celebration – ZAK KOESKE
https://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/daily-southtown/ct-sta-mokena-fourth-of-july-confederate-reenactors-st-0704-20190703-6mb5cpui45djnkgtc2nasjrx4y-story.html
— Cubs’ Double-A affiliate takes a swipe at Colin Kaepernick by drawing a Betsy Ross flag in its infield — then apologizes in a follow-up tweet – CHRIS BOGHOSSIAN
https://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/cubs/ct-cubs-tennessee-smokies-colin-kaepernick-nike-shoes-20190704-aw3nih5n3vcotjrwpbegvdg4fy-story.html
— Mayor Lori Lightfoot offers CPS teachers a ‘significant’ 14% pay raise, but the union says her proposal is ‘not what it seems’ – JUAN PEREZ JR., HANNAH LEONE and GREGORY PRATT
https://www.chicagotribune.com/politics/ct-chicago-teachers-union-contract-proposal-20190703-bhbgyrsfarbftacqqxt5o3gal4-story.html

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— Trump ask Americans to ‘stay true to our cause’ Mayor Lori Lightfoot on Thursday called Trump’s Washington, D.C., celebration “a waste of resources”; protesters in Chicago shine anti-Trump messages on city’s iconic buildings. – AP
https://chicago.suntimes.com/2019/7/4/20682424/trump-protesters-gear-up-for-an-untraditional-july-fourth
— Trump: Officials working on holiday on census dispute – AP
https://chicago.suntimes.com/politics/2019/7/4/20682438/trump-census-citizenship-question

DAILY HERALD
— Trump lauds military members on Independence Day – AP
https://www.dailyherald.com/article/20190704/news/307049937/
— Judge Trevor McFadden hearing demand for Trump tax returns is Wheaton College graduate
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20190704/judge-hearing-demand-for-trump-tax-returns-is-wheaton-college-graduate

CHAMPAIGN/URBANA NEWS GAZETTE
— Look to Colorado for a glimpse into Illinois’ future – Jim Dey
https://www.news-gazette.com/opinion/jim-dey-look-to-colorado-for-a-glimpse-into-illinois/article_e9648ec6-f11e-5ec7-aa86-4e31489e34fa.html

QUAD CITIES ONLINE
— The rights of citizenship? What about the duties? – JOHN DONALD O’SHEA
https://qconline.com/opinion/columnists/the-rights-of-citizenship-what-about-the-duties/article_e55d3984-4690-5935-8a26-421f0011e178.html

JEANNE IVES
— On this Independence Day, boycott the Illinois gas tax. America’s founders would be proud.
https://mailchi.mp/6c349d9b1d68/our-founding-fathers-and-the-boycott

COOK COUNTY RECORD
— Judge allows police officer’s age discrimination suit to continue vs village of Dolton, police chief – Mario Marroquin 
https://cookcountyrecord.com/stories/512682209-judge-allows-police-officer-s-age-discrimination-suit-to-contine-vs-village-of-dolton-police-chief

ILLINOIS REVIEW
— IVES: ON THIS INDEPENDENCE DAY, BOYCOTT THE ILLINOIS GAS TAX. AMERICA’S FOUNDERS WOULD BE PROUD.
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2019/07/ives-on-this-independence-day-boycott-the-illinois-gas-tax-americas-founders-would-be-proud.html

WASHINGTON TIMES
— Censoring the census – Cal Thomas
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2019/jul/3/censoring-the-census/
— ‘No obligation’: Joe Biden opposed helping South Vietnamese refugees reach U.S. in 1970s – Victor Morton 
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2019/jul/4/joe-biden-opposed-helping-refugees-from-south-viet/

FOX NEWS
— Trump’s Salute to America is great way to celebrate Independence Day – Robert Charles
https://www.foxnews.com/opinion/robert-charles-trumps-salute-to-america-is-great-way-to-celebrate-independence-day
— Bernie Sanders won’t win but Dems have adopted his ‘extreme’ positions – Victor Garcia
https://www.foxnews.com/politics/trump-surrogate-bernie-sanders-wont-win-but-dems-have-adopted-his-extreme-positions

GOPUSA
— Independence Day: Democrats, media furious over pro-military celebration of America in DC
http://www.gopusa.com/?p=72101
— Trolling the 4th of July
http://www.gopusa.com/?p=72091

AMERICAN THINKER
— Nike: Headed the wrong direction – Richard Jack Rail
https://www.americanthinker.com/blog/2019/07/nike_headed_the_wrong_direction.html

BREITBART
— Booker on the Border: Cory Takes Campaign to Mexico, Assists Asylum Seekers – KYLE MORRIS
https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2019/07/03/booker-on-the-border-cory-takes-campaign-to-mexico-assists-asylum-seekers/
— Trump Administration Fining Illegals $500,000 for Refusing to Leave – AMY FURR
https://www.breitbart.com/immigration/2019/07/03/trump-administration-fining-illegals-500000-for-refusing-to-leave/

BLAZE
— ABC, CBS, and NBC announce they will snub President Trump’s ‘Salute to America’ celebration Major networks opting to run shows like ‘Jeopardy!’ in lieu of live coverage of the Fourth of July event – Breck Dumas
https://www.theblaze.com/news/networks-will-snub-trump-salute-to-america
— Veteran and Trump supporter confronts Communists burning American flag in front of the White House – Carlos Garcia
https://www.theblaze.com/news/veteran-confronts-communists-burning-us-flag

CHRISTIAN POST
— 3 ways Independence Day became politicized this week – Napp Nazworth
https://www.christianpost.com/news/3-ways-independence-day-became-politicized-this-week.html

FRONTPAGE MAGAZINE
— OPEN BORDER DEMAGOGUES EXPLOIT THE BORDER CRISIS No solutions – just lies and reckless nonsense. – Joseph Klein
https://www.frontpagemag.com/fpm/274211/open-border-demagogues-exploit-border-crisis-joseph-klein

PJ MEDIA
— July 4th: Hate in the Time of Peace and Prosperity – ROGER L. SIMON
https://pjmedia.com/rogerlsimon/july-4th-hate-in-the-time-of-peace-and-prosperity/
— In Defense of ‘Shocking’ Displays of Patriotism – TYLER O’NEIL
https://pjmedia.com/trending/in-defense-of-shocking-displays-of-patriotism/

HOT AIR
— Fareed Zakaria: Our Asylum Laws Are ‘Vague, Lax, And Being Gamed’ – JOHN SEXTON
https://hotair.com/archives/john-s-2/2019/07/03/fareed-zakaria-current-immigration-crisis-caused-people-gaming-asylum-laws/

EPOCH TIMES
— Thousands of Africans, Haitians Heading to US Through Latin America – CHARLOTTE CUTHBERTSON
https://www.theepochtimes.com/thousands-of-africans-haitians-heading-to-us-through-latin-america_2988728.html

MEDIA RESEARCH CENTER
— Looking to Dems For a Savior to Rescue USA From ‘Cruel’ ‘Dictator’ Trump – Geoffrey Dickens
https://www.newsbusters.org/blogs/nb/geoffrey-dickens/2019/07/04/looking-dems-savior-rescue-usa-cruel-dictator-trump

BIZ PACK REVIEW
— Tucker defends Don Jr on Kamala’s race – Vivek Saxena 
https://www.bizpacreview.com/2019/07/03/tucker-defends-don-jr-on-kamalas-race-as-don-lemon-makes-calls-begging-to-bury-his-own-footage-770996

NATIONAL REVIEW
— You’re Free on Independence Day – MICHAEL BRENDAN DOUGHERTY
https://www.nationalreview.com/2019/07/independence-day-freedom-celebrations/

LEXOLOGY
— Illinois Legalizes Recreational Marijuana – Cutting Through The Haze To Understand The Workplace Implications – Squire Patton Boggs
https://www.lexology.com/library/detail.aspx?g=29da7922-2ac0-4cd3-ac8b-a345f1f0ab18

HUFFINGTON POST
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: What do say to Trump-haters who say that they are “Particularly And Uniquely And Very Deeply American?” I should write a book about those who claim to be religious, conservative, and/or Republican, but who focus on destroying individuals, organizations, companies, governments, and countries that are religious, conservative, and/or Republican. They are Democrat plants, Libertarian plants, Green plants, or RINOs.)
https://www.huffpost.com/entry/megan-rapinoe-im-particularly-and-uniquely-and-very-deeply-american_n_5d1e08f2e4b01b834732c0ce

NEW YORK TIMES
— The Democrats’ Leftward Move Too much? Or just enough? – David Leonhardt
https://www.nytimes.com/2019/07/04/opinion/democrats-2020-left-progressive.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: A Trump-hater promotes hatred of Trump.
https://www.nytimes.com/2019/07/03/opinion/trump-human-rights.html

WASHINGTON POST
— Trump’s Fourth of July celebration draws thousands to the nation’s capital – Peter Jamison, Samantha Schmidt, Hannah Natanson and
Steve Hendrix
https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/fourth-of-july-celebrations-to-draw-thousands-to-the-nations-capital/2019/07/03/a6d2adb8-9da1-11e9-b27f-ed2942f73d70_story.html

KEARNEY HUB
— Weed adds highway dangers
https://www.kearneyhub.com/opinions/weed-adds-highway-dangers/article_723e7334-9e5a-11e9-b0d2-77a8c8782ae7.html

ORCA STAR BANNER
— Faux outrage over Trump’s take on opposition research – Ed Rogers (DIERSEN: Needless-to-say, by reading GOPUSA ILLINOIS emails, voters in my neighborhood, voters in my precinct, voters in Wheaton, voters in Milton Township, voters in DuPage County, and voters in Illinois can see how the Milton Township Republican Central Committee, DuPage County Republican Central Committee, Illinois Republican Party (IRP), Wheaton, Milton Township, DuPage County, and Illinois treats those like me who support the IRP platform. Previously, by reading GOPUSA ILLINOIS emails, they could see how TAPROOT Republicans of Illinois, Wheaton Chamber of Commerce, Illinois Center Right Coalition, and American Association of Political Consultants treated those like me who support the IRP platform.) 
https://www.ocala.com/opinion/20190702/rogers-faux-outrage-over-trumps-take-on-oppo-research

July 3 Evening Edition

WHITE HOUSE
— Watch the greatest Fourth of July celebration in our Nation’s history tomorrow
https://www.whitehouse.gov/1600daily/

GOPUSA ILLINOIS
— Republican participants in Warrenville’s outstanding Independence Day Parade Wednesday evening, July 3, 2019 included Anderson, Colgan, Collins, Keller, Fitzgerald, Grant, Larsen, Marshall, A. Murphy, Oberweis, Prater, Ruhl, Saake, and Sanguinetti. As I am putting this email together, I am also watching Wheaton’s fireworks thanks my Ring doorbell camera. – Dave Diersen
http://www.gopillinois.com
— Wheaton’s 2019 Independence Day Parade Republican entries are Bob Berlin, Amy Grant, Chris Kachiroubas, Evelyn Sanguinetti, Ann Celine Walsh, and Milton Township Republican Central Committee. The parade kicks off at 10:00 AM tomorrow. With their $2,500 contribution, “DuPage County Republicans” are the top sponsor for the parade and fireworks. Contributions were: $500 from Roger Claar; $250 each from Berlin, Sanguinetti, Phil Suess, and Tim Whelan; and $100 each from Michael Barbier, Grant Eckhoff, Tim Elliott, Grant, Chris Heidorn, Babette Holder, Jeanne Ives, Marty Keller, Bob Larsen, and Walsh. I hand-delivering 500 flyers (printed courtesy of Alpha Graphics) to the residences and businesses on the parade route that include the Republican entries in the parade, the sponsor’s names, and the amounts they contributed. – Dave Diersen
http://www.gopillinois.com

ABC7
— Trump vows July 4 ‘show of a lifetime,’ ushers in tanks, military might as protesters gather – AP
https://abc7chicago.com/politics/trump-vows-july-4-show-of-a-lifetime-as-protesters-gather/5376416/

NBC5
— Member of Lightfoot’s Security Detail Charged With Domestic Battery Officer Marni Washington, 50, was charged with one misdemeanor count of domestic battery, court documents show
https://www.nbcchicago.com/investigations/lightfoot-security-detail-charged-with-domestic-battery-512178071.html

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— Resident wants to prohibit pot smoke in building after recreational marijuana becomes legal – Howard Dakoff (DIERSEN: If you live in an apartment or a condo and you want to stay away from stoners, you should consider renting/buying a single family home.) 
https://www.chicagotribune.com/real-estate/ct-re-condo-adviser-0714-20190703-3dbd2mqcg5aqnncx6mrgxmff4a-3dbd2mqcg5aqnncx6mrgxmff4a-story.html
— Illinois’ gas tax hike: It’s going to hit more than motorists – ALLY MAROTTI and ROBERT CHANNICK
https://www.chicagotribune.com/business/ct-biz-cb-illinois-gas-tax-hike-delivery-fees-20190702-bbckjd5q65dg5bfb2eerrabyru-story.html
— Illinois employers warned the state of more than 700 layoffs in June – ABDEL JIMENEZ
https://www.chicagotribune.com/business/ct-biz-jobs-reports-for-july-20190703-lujsovctxvaidj66rstf3yzvti-story.html

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Trump-haters say “Trump’s Fourth of July parade” is “A grandiose vanity photo op.”
https://chicago.suntimes.com/columnists/2019/7/2/20680286/donald-trumps-fourth-of-july-parade-grandoise-tanks-military-jets-lincoln-memorial-july-4
— More than 1,500 Chicago cops to hit the streets to prevent Fourth of July weekend violence It’s the Chicago Police Department’s second big test under Mayor Lori Lightfoot’s leadership. The first test didn’t go so well. Over Memorial Day weekend, seven were killed, same as last year. – Fran Spielman
https://chicago.suntimes.com/2019/7/3/20680990/chicago-police-fourth-july-4-weekend-crime-violence-lightfoot

DAILY HERALD
— DISGUSTING, TRAGIC: Belushi aims for Blues Brothers marijuana brand
https://www.dailyherald.com/entlife/20190703/report-belushi-aims-for-blues-brothers-marijuana-brand
— James Marter stands out in GOP field for Congress – Jennifer Nevins, Aurora
https://www.dailyherald.com/discuss/20190703/marter-stands-out-in-gop-field-for-congress

CRAIN’S CHICAGO BUSINESS
— DISGUSTING, TRAGIC: Jim Belushi’s new role: Marijuana mogul The weed business, according to Jim. How to build a hobby into a national brand? Hitch a ride in the Bluesmobile. – JOHN PLETZ 
https://www.chicagobusiness.com/news/jim-belushis-new-role-marijuana-mogul
— This Wheaton College grad will hear the suit over Trump’s taxes A judge appointed by President Donald Trump has been assigned to a lawsuit by congressional Democrats seeking access to the president’s tax returns.
https://www.chicagobusiness.com/government/wheaton-college-grad-will-hear-suit-over-trumps-taxes

KANE COUNTY CHRONICLE
— Maple Park officials weigh pros, cons of bringing recreational marijuana dispensary to village Officials consider possibility of tax revenue as surrounding towns also looking into dispensaries – CHRIS WALKER
https://www.kcchronicle.com/2019/07/03/maple-park-officials-weigh-pros-cons-of-bringing-recreational-marijuana-dispensary-to-village/ath2c95/

FOX ILLINOIS
— Why Democratic presidential candidates support heath care for immigrants – AP (DIERSEN: Democrats view all immigrants as becoming and remaining Democrats because overwhelmingly, immigrants a) need/want massive government assistance, b) have financial problems, c) have health problems, d) have other problems, e) lack education, f) lack job skills, and g) have demonstrated far less potential for career advancement.) 
https://foxillinois.com/news/nation-world/democratic-candidates-in-favor-of-immigrant-heath-care

DUPAGE COUNTY
— Voter Verification Postcards
https://www.dupageco.org/Election/Election_Commission_News/2019/60927/

ILLINOIS REVIEW
— CHICAGO PASTOR SCOLDED BY AN HYSTERICAL REP. ILHAN OMAR
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2019/07/must-hear-chicago-pastor-scolded-by-an-hysterical-rep-ilhan-omar.html
— UNLIKE ILLINOIS, OREGON SENATE REPUBLICANS STRIKE BACK
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2019/07/unlike-illinois-oregon-senate-republicans-strike-back.html
— ILLINOIS: ONE OF THREE WORST-FUNDED PENSION SYSTEMS IN THE US
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2019/07/illinois-one-of-three-worst-funded-pension-systems-in-the-us.html

WASHINGTON TIMES
— New York Times video dispels American greatness ‘myth’: ‘U.S. is really just OK’ – Jessica Chasmar (DIERSEN: If America is just “OK,” then why do so many minorities and females come to America illegally and/or stay in America illegally? Is it because America gives preference to minorities and America gives preference to females? It is called Affirmative Action, Diversity, and Inclusion.) 
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2019/jul/3/new-york-times-video-dispels-american-greatness-my/
— ‘War on math’: Budget hawks outraged there isn’t more outrage over deficit – James Varney 
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2019/jul/2/openthebooks-outraged-growing-budget-deficit-draws/

FOX NEWS
— Restaurant owner says it’s OK to ban conservatives (that’s why I dine at Chick-fil-A) – Todd Starnes
https://www.foxnews.com/opinion/todd-starnes-restaurant-owner-says-its-okay-to-ban-conservatives-thats-why-i-dine-at-chick-fil-a

AMERICAN THINKER
— $500,000 fines for deported illegals who refuse to go? – Monica Showalter
https://www.americanthinker.com/blog/2019/07/500000_fines_for_deported_illegals_who_refuse_to_go.html

AMERICAN GREATNESS
— The Real ‘Toxic Masculinity’ – Anthony Esolen
https://amgreatness.com/2019/07/02/the-real-toxic-masculinity/

BREITBART
— Democrats Cause Patriotism to Plummet – HARIS ALIC
https://www.breitbart.com/2020-election/2019/07/02/poll-democrats-cause-patriotism-to-plummet-ahead-of-july-4th/
— California Democrats Push Bill Allowing Illegals Party Roles: ‘They’re Already Leaders’ – AMY FURR
https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2019/07/02/california-democrats-push-bill-allowing-illegals-party-roles-theyre-already-leaders/

CNS NEWS
— Assault on Western Civilization – Walter E. Williams
https://www.cnsnews.com/commentary/walter-e-williams/walter-williams-assault-western-civilization

DAILY CALLER
— Would-Be Refugees Trying To Buy Children To Enter The US – DAVID KRAYDEN
https://dailycaller.com/2019/07/03/would-be-refugees-buy-children-enter-us/
— Facebook Stays Mum On Accusations Of Conservative Bias As Trump Bears Down – CHRIS WHITE
https://dailycaller.com/2019/07/03/trump-conservatives-facebook/

DAILY SIGNAL
— It’s Actually OK to Be Proud of the Military on Independence Day – Thomas Spoehr 
https://www.dailysignal.com/2019/07/03/its-actually-ok-to-be-proud-of-the-military-on-independence-day/

WORLD NET DAILY
— NEW ‘TERMS’ FOR CUSTOMERS AT RESTAURANT THAT REFUSED TO SERVE SARAH SANDERS If you don’t agree with her, ‘you should consider dining at home’
https://www.wnd.com/2019/07/new-terms-for-customers-at-restaurant-that-refused-to-serve-sarah-sanders/

ONE NEWS NOW
— Liberal experts to moderate ‘harmful content’ on Facebook – Jody Brown (DIERSEN: What about “harmful content” shared in secret Facebook groups?)
https://onenewsnow.com/media/2019/07/02/liberal-experts-to-moderate-harmful-content-on-facebook

CAMPUS REFORM
— Harvard prof tests tool to measure class participation by race, gender – Ema Gavriolvic
https://wwwt2.campusreform.org/?ID=13401

THE HILL
— DOJ reverses, says it’s trying to find ways to include citizenship question on 2020 census – JACQUELINE THOMSEN
https://thehill.com/homenews/administration/451639-doj-ordered-to-find-ways-to-include-citizenship-question-on-2020

CNN
— Trump administration reverses course on census citizenship question – Ariane de Vogue, Gregory Wallace and Jeremy Diamond
https://www.cnn.com/2019/07/03/politics/census-question-trump-tweet/index.html

NEW YORK TIMES
— Justice Dept. Reverses Course on Citizenship Question on Census, Citing Trump’s Orders – Michael Wines, Maggie Haberman and Alan Rappeport
https://www.nytimes.com/2019/07/03/us/politics/census-citizenship-question.html
— FRONT PAGE TOP OF FOLD WITH BIG COLOR PICTURES: DIERSEN HEADLINE: Democrats and RINOs illegally encourage citizens of foreign countries to illegally come to America illegally and to illegally stay in America illegally. 
https://www.nytimes.com/2019/07/02/us/politics/border-center-migrant-detention.html

USA TODAY
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: A Trump-hater says “The Founding Fathers would be ashamed of Donald Trump’s egocentric, militaristic July 4th.”
https://www.usatoday.com/story/opinion/2019/07/03/donald-trump-july-4th-about-him-not-patriotism-america-column/1585897001/

WALL STREET JOURNAL
— A Leftist Mob Attacked Me in Portland I have been targeted by Antifa and its allies for my critical reporting of their violent extremism. – Andy Ngo
https://www.wsj.com/articles/a-leftist-mob-attacked-me-in-portland-11562109768
— What Makes Americans One People? Shared principles and language are essential, but multiple cultures have always coexisted. – William A. Galston
https://www.wsj.com/articles/what-makes-americans-one-people-11562109417

KIPLINGER
— IRS Reform: 12 Ways the Tax Agency Will Be More Taxpayer-Friendly Under the Taxpayer First Act – Rocky Mengle
https://www.kiplinger.com/slideshow/taxes/T055-S001-how-the-irs-will-be-more-taxpayer-friendly/index.html

HR DRIVE
— Study: 43% of workers are uncomfortable talking about drug use with colleagues – Valerie Bolden-Barrett (DIERSEN: I would not want to work for, work with, or supervise a stoner.)
https://www.hrdive.com/news/study-43-of-workers-are-uncomfortable-talking-about-drug-use-with-colleag/558068/

June 26 Evening Edition

GOPUSA ILLINOIS
— DuPage County State’s Attorney Bob Berlin announced his reelection bid at an outstanding rally Wednesday afternoon, June 26, 2019, at the DuPage County Fair Grounds. DuPage County Sheriff James Mendrick and DuPage County Board Chairman Dan Cronin spoke very highly of Berlin. The 100+ enthusiastic supporters included Anderson, Bellock, Boltz, Bond, P. Brady, Cherry, Curran, Eckhoff, Grimsby, Grogan, Hart, Hogan, Holder, Irvin, Jorgensen, Kachiroubas, Keller, Kelly, Kinzler, LeVan, Marquardt, Millner, Monino, Prueter, and Reboletti. – Dave Diersen

http://www.gopillinois.com

DAILY HERALD
— Berlin will seek third term as DuPage state’s attorney – Justin Kmitch
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20190626/berlin-will-seek-third-term-as-dupage-states-attorney
— Where marijuana can and can’t be used once law goes into effect – Jerry Nowicki
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20190626/where-marijuana-can-and-cant-be-used-once-law-goes-into-effect
— Evangelical group to spend $50M on get-out-the-vote efforts – AP
https://www.dailyherald.com/article/20190626/business/306269866/
— Cronin’s restructuring plan draws fire from critics – Robert Sanchez
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20190626/cronins-restructuring-plan-draws-fire-from-critics

NBC5
— 800,000 Eligible to Clear Their Records as Illinois Legalizes Pot (DIERSEN: Your past predicts your future.)
https://www.nbcchicago.com/blogs/ward-room/800000-eligible-to-clear-their-record-in-illinois-legal-pot-511864672.html
— Chicago Bar Whose Employee Spit on Eric Trump Releases Statement “As fellow Americans and citizens, we should all aim higher,” The Aviary’s statement concluded – Shelby Bremer
https://www.nbcchicago.com/blogs/ward-room/eric-trump-spit-on-the-aviary-statement-511839861.html

CBS2
— Trendy Chicago Restaurant Is Praised And Put Down After Trump’s Son Is Spat Upon – Derrick Blakley
https://chicago.cbslocal.com/2019/06/26/trendy-chicago-restaurant-praised-put-down-after-trumps-son-spat-upon/

FOX NEWS CHICAGO
— Elizabeth Warren calls to decriminalize border crossings
http://www.fox32chicago.com/news/elizabeth-warren-calls-to-decriminalize-border-crossings

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— For an open Illinois House seat, all of you nobodies need not apply – Editorial
https://www.chicagotribune.com/opinion/editorials/ct-edit-brad-stephens-appointment-rosemont-20190626-vj7kbt5wmjc7bjkl2wkfchgob4-story.html
— Chicago’s place in the reparations debate – Steve Chapman (DIERSEN: Did your ancestors live in Chicago? Do/did you live in Chicago? My ancestors on my father’s side lived in Chicago 1844-1854. I lived there part-time 1974-1976 and full-time 1976-1978.) 
https://www.chicagotribune.com/columns/steve-chapman/ct-column-reparations-chicago-slavery-chapman-20190626-abopyg3wgba55ijxnok4l5wviu-story.html
— Eric Trump not pressing charges against waitress who spit on him at Chicago’s Aviary, Trump Organization says – KATHERINE ROSENBERG-DOUGLAS and LISA DONOVAN
https://www.chicagotribune.com/news/breaking/ct-eric-trump-spat-on-aviary-secret-service-20190626-aenk554xmrfahlmqn7ghpuaf5y-story.html
— Aurora city clerk to take job with College of DuPage – STEVE LORD
https://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/aurora-beacon-news/ct-abn-aurora-city-clerk-st-0627-20190626-dtjpuhlyj5ecvlc4ty6rtnsw6m-story.html

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Ever-increasingly, the Democrats who run Chicago promote LGBTQ activity.
https://chicago.suntimes.com/2019/6/26/18682740/chicago-pride-parade-lgbtq-50th-stonewall-boystown
— Transgender county residents might not need IDs to use bathrooms they choose Residents would be able to use restrooms and dressing rooms based on their gender identities under a proposal before the Cook County Board. – Rachel Hinton 
https://chicago.suntimes.com/2019/6/26/18760138/transgender-county-residents-wont-need-ids-use-bathrooms-align-with-gender-identities-under-proposal
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: A Trump-hater says border crisis ‘is an international disgrace and moral outrage.’
https://chicago.suntimes.com/2019/6/26/18760021/border-crisis-immigration-children-us-mexico-jesse-jackson-push-chicago

CRAIN’S CHICAGO BUSINESS
— Aviary server placed on leave after Eric Trump spitting incident There’s been plenty of fallout, both at the upscale cocktail bar and on social media, since the incident involving the president’s son last night
https://www.chicagobusiness.com/restaurants/aviary-server-placed-leave-after-eric-trump-spitting-incident
— Rosemont mayor poised to become state rep, too Northwest Side GOP chiefs are set to meet this weekend to fill Mike McAuliffe’s seat, and Mayor Brad Stephens reportedly wants the job and has the votes. – GREG HINZ 
https://www.chicagobusiness.com/greg-hinz-politics/rosemont-mayor-poised-become-state-rep-too

SUBURBAN LIFE
— Wheaton set for annual 4th of July celebration (DIERSEN: Please stop by the Republican table at Wheaton’s Graf park before the fireworks start on July 3. So far, Wheaton’s 2019 Independence Day Parade Republican entries are Bob Berlin, Amy Grant, Evelyn Sanguinetti, Chris Kachiroubas, Ann Celine Walsh, and Milton Township Republican Central Committee. All $2,500 has been pledged toward the $2,500 “DuPage County Republicans” sponsorship commitment: $500 from Roger Claar; $250 each from Berlin, Sanguinetti, Phil Suess, and Tim Whelan; and $100 each from Michael Barbier, Grant Eckhoff, Tim Elliott, Grant, Chris Heidorn, Babette Holder, Jeanne Ives, Marty Keller, Bob Larsen, and Walsh. I am in the process of hand-delivering 500 flyers (printed courtesy of Alpha Graphics) to the residences and businesses on the parade route that include the Republican entries in the parade, the sponsor’s names, and the amounts they contributed. In addition, contributors are invited to be at the Republican table at fireworks on July 3.)
https://www.mysuburbanlife.com/2019/06/26/wheaton-set-for-annual-4th-of-july-celebration/aqpba0/
(FROM THE ARTICLE: The Wheaton Independence Day Parade is a long-standing tradition that draws thousands of people and will display more than 90 parade entries this year. This year’s parade theme, Home Grown, celebrates those who founded the town in the 1830s and those who continue to make it their home. The celebration starts at 5 p.m. July 3 in Graf Park, 1855 Manchester Road, with a carnival, DJ, food vendors and activities for all ages. The park district will have its annual fireworks display at 9 p.m. Guests are encouraged to bring lawn chairs and picnic blankets. Parking will be available in the park just south of Monroe Middle School and also in the western fields of the fairgrounds. Sparklers and smoke bombs are prohibited. Event coordinators strongly advise no dogs in the park because of the nature of the event. The celebration continues at 10 a.m. July 4 with the Wheaton Park District and the city of Wheaton’s annual Fourth of July parade, led by grand marshals from the Wheaton Lions Club. Due to planned city improvements, the parade route will be altered significantly this year. Staging will be located in the same location near Main Street and Hawthorne Boulevard. The parade will head south on Main Street and turn west on Union Avenue, then will turn south at Wheaton Avenue, where the judging stand will be located. The parade will conclude at Seminary and Wheaton avenues.)

JOURNAL TOPICS
— Des Plaines Poised To Launch 90-Day ‘Pot’ Study – Todd Wessell
https://www.journal-topics.com/articles/des-plaines-poised-to-launch-90-day-pot-study/

ROCKFORD REGISTER STAR
— Business website ranks Rockford 99th of 100 Illinois cities – Corina Curry (FROM THE ARTICLE: The top 10 cities in Illinois are Chicago, Urbana, Wheaton, Schaumburg, Lisle, Downers Grove, Glen Ellyn, Elmhurst, Lombard and Woodridge.)
https://www.rrstar.com/news/20190617/business-website-ranks-rockford-99th-of-100-illinois-cities

GALVAN NEWS
— Rep. Bailey Slams Gov. Pritzker’s “Pot” Law: Local Communities Encouraged to ‘Opt Out’
https://www.galvanews.com/news/20190626/rep-bailey-slams-gov-pritzkers-pot-law-local-communities-encouraged-to-opt-out

WSIL TV
— The challenges of legalizing marijuana – Fahima Paghmani
http://www.wsiltv.com/story/40706923/the-challenges-of-legalizing-marijuana

WGEM
— Marijuana legalization in Illinois impacts drug testing in the work place
https://wgem.com/2019/06/26/marijuana-legalization-in-illinois-impacts-drug-testing-in-the-work-place/

WISCONSIN PUBLIC RADIO
— 10K Sign Petition Calling For Removal Of LGBTQ Flag Flying Above State Capitol Wisconsin Family Council: Flag Doesn’t Represent All Wisconsinites – Clara Neupert
https://www.wpr.org/10k-sign-petition-calling-removal-lgbtq-flag-flying-above-state-capitol

CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
— Best Cities to Live in Illinois – 2019 (FROM THE POSTING: 3. Wheaton Suburban Chicago, with its small-town character and big city access, is one of the best areas to raise a family in America, and #3 Wheaton is a great example of the region. With an excellent school district and a great downtown area with shops and restaurants, Wheaton is an in-demand city to settle down in.)
https://www.chamberofcommerce.org/best-cities-to-live-in-illinois/

DUPAGE POLICY JOURNAL
— Top campaign contribution recipients in DuPage County for the week of June 10
https://dupagepolicyjournal.com/stories/512655963-top-campaign-contribution-recipients-in-dupage-county-for-the-week-of-june-10

ILLINOIS REVIEW
— NEARLY 800,000 CRIMINAL RECORDS COULD BE EXPUNGED, THANKS TO DEMS LEGALIZING CANNABIS IN ILLINOIS
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2019/06/nearly-800000-criminal-records-could-be-expunged-thanks-to-dems-legalizing-cannabis-in-illinois.html
— CHICAGO COCKTAIL WAITRESS ON LEAVE AFTER SPITTING ON ERIC TRUMP
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2019/06/chicago-cocktail-waitress-on-leave-after-spitting-on-eric-trump.html
— ROCKFORD RESIDENTS PROTEST PUBLIC LIBRARY’S DRAG QUEEN STORY HOUR
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2019/06/rockford-residents-protest-drag-queen-story-hour.html

WASHINGTON TIMES
— Trump: ‘Open borders mean people drowning in the rivers’ – Stephen Dinan
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2019/jun/26/trump-open-borders-mean-people-drowning-rivers/
— Trump: Google, Twitter, Facebook ‘trying to rig the election’ – Bailey Vogt
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2019/jun/26/donald-trump-google-twitter-facebook-trying-rig-el/

GOPUSA
— Record 698 openly LGBTQ officials currently serving in the United States
http://www.gopusa.com/?p=71604

DAILY CALLER
— Trump Responds To Devastating Photo Of Drowned Migrant Dad And Daughter – Evie Fordham
https://dailycaller.com/2019/06/26/trump-migrant-drowning-photo/

TOWNHALL
— Democrat Crocodile Tears for Illegal Alien Children – Sheriff David Clarke
https://townhall.com/columnists/sheriffdavidclarke/2019/06/26/democrat-crocodile-tears-for-illegal-alien-children-n2549044

NATIONAL REVIEW
— Reparations for Everyone, Apparently – JOHN HIRSCHAUER
https://www.nationalreview.com/2019/06/elizabeth-warrens-tax-plan-reparations-for-everyone/

BLOOMBERG
— DISGUSTING, TRAGIC: Illinois Expects $1 Billion in Cannabis Revenue Over Five Years
https://news.bloombergtax.com/daily-tax-report-state/illinois-expects-1-billion-in-cannabis-revenue-over-five-years

FORBES
— College Of DuPage Approves $3 Million Expansion To Host Largest Frida Kahlo Exhibit In Chicago Area In 40 Years – Julia Brenner
https://www.forbes.com/sites/juliabrenner/2019/06/26/college-of-dupage-approves-3-million-expansion-to-host-largest-frida-kahlo-exhibit-in-chicago-area-in-40-years/#9c87eced2c4a

CHRONICLE OF HIGHER EDUCATION
— College of DuPage Makes Interim Chief Permanent – Julia Piper
https://www.chronicle.com/article/Transitions-College-of-DuPage/246566