June 14 Morning Edition

SPRINGFIELD STATE JOURNAL REGISTER
— Raising taxes in Illinois is not courageous – David McSweeney
https://www.sj-r.com/opinion/20190613/guest-view-raising-taxes-in-illinois-is-not-courageous
— Illinois board backs higher chlorine levels in drinking water to fight Legionnaires’ – Dean Olsen
https://www.sj-r.com/news/20190613/illinois-board-backs-higher-chlorine-levels-in-drinking-water-to-fight-legionnaires

CHAMPAIGN/URBANA NEWS GAZETTE
— State comptroller says budget action ‘far exceeded’ her expectations – Jerry Nowicki
http://www.news-gazette.com/news/local/2019-06-14/state-comptroller-says-budget-action-far-exceeded-her-expectations.html

SAUK VALLEY
— Legal pot makes truck driver recruitment harder – Elvina Nawaguna
https://www.saukvalley.com/2019/06/13/legal-pot-makes-truck-driver-recruitment-harder/a2i5slm/

OUR QUAD CITIES
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Rock Island encourages children to engage in LGBTQ activity.
https://www.ourquadcities.com/news/clock-inc-opens-safe-space-for-lgbt-community/2074976774

CENTER SQUARE
— New Illinois law allows schools to offer kids bus rides around gang territory – Benjamin Yount (DIERSEN: The only time that I rode a bus to school was 1961-1962 while I attended Hope Lutheran Grade School in Park Forest.) 
https://www.thecentersquare.com/illinois/new-illinois-law-allows-schools-to-offer-kids-bus-rides/article_c9b53278-8dcb-11e9-91e0-8bd2ac180c32.amp.html

ILLINOIS POLICY INSTITUTE
— DESPITE TAX HIKES, ILLINOIS FAILS TO BALANCE BUDGET FOR 19TH YEAR IN A ROW – Austin Berg
https://www.illinoispolicy.org/despite-tax-hikes-illinois-fails-to-balance-budget-for-19th-year-in-a-row/
— WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT ILLINOIS’ GAMBLING EXPANSION – Joe Barnas
https://www.illinoispolicy.org/what-you-need-to-know-about-illinois-gambling-expansion/

GOPUSA
— White House blasts Hatch Act attack on Kellyanne Conway as politically motivated (DIERSEN: My Democrat superiors in the federal government a) counted on my Republican U.S. Representatives and my Republican U.S. Senators to NOT come to my defense and b) knew that my Republican U.S. Representatives and my Republican U.S. Senators viewed me as being much TOO CONSERVATIVE.) 
http://www.gopusa.com/?p=70996
— Women’s Rights? Iran hires ‘morality police’ to ensure women are wearing their hijab
http://www.gopusa.com/?p=70978
— Alyssa Milano: Pro-life citizens are hypocrites because ‘asylum seekers have heartbeats’
http://www.gopusa.com/?p=71002

FOX NEWS
— House hearing on reparations for slavery is set for first time in more than a decade – Gerren Keith Gaynor (DIERSEN: Who will the Democrats put in charge of determining how much reparations should be paid by those in your neighborhood, in your precinct, in your municipality, in your township/ward, in your county, in Illinois, and in America? My critics/opponents have always hinted/implied/argued/shouted that I should pay lots of reparations because I am Protestant (baptized, raised, and confirmed as a Missouri Synod Lutheran), conservative, patriotic, Republican, American, White, male, old (born in 1948), non-poor, gun owner, 100% German American, draft avoider, and my ancestors have been in America since 1844.) 
https://www.foxnews.com/politics/house-hearing-on-reparations-for-slavery-is-set-for-first-time-in-more-than-a-decade

FRONTPAGE MAGAZINE
— LGBTQ BIGOTRY Tyranny masquerading as tolerance. – David Horowitz
https://www.frontpagemag.com/fpm/273991/lgbtq-bigotry-david-horowitz

AMERICAN GREATNESS
— It’s the Immigration, Stupid – Christopher Gage
https://amgreatness.com/2019/06/13/its-the-immigration-stupid/
— A Conservative Resistance? – Angelo Codevilla
https://www.amgreatness.com/2019/06/13/a-conservative-resistance/

ACCURACY IN ACADEMIA
— This College Professor Strongly Opposes Illegal Immigration – Alex Nitzberg
https://www.academia.org/this-college-professor-strongly-opposes-illegal-immigration/

BREITBART
— Facebook’s Process to Label You a ‘Hate Agent’ Revealed – ALLUM BOKHARI
https://www.breitbart.com/tech/2019/06/13/exclusive-facebooks-process-to-label-you-a-hate-agent-revealed/
— Poll: 3-in-4 Swing State Voters Support National Mandatory E-Verify – JOHN BINDER
https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2019/06/13/poll-3-in-4-swing-state-voters-support-national-mandatory-e-verify/
— Blue State Blues: Conservatives Face ‘The Great Shunning’ over Trump – JOEL B. POLLAK (DIERSEN: I should write a book about those who shun conservatives in Wheaton, in Milton Township, in DuPage County, and in Illinois.)
https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2019/06/14/blue-state-blues-conservatives-face-the-great-shunning-over-trump/

DAILY CALLER
— TRUMP WARNED AMERICA’S EXPLODING NATIONAL DEBT WAS DANGEROUS. NOW HE’S PRESIDENT, AND THE DEBT IS STILL GROWING – Peter Hasson
https://dailycaller.com/2019/06/13/donald-trump-national-debt/

CITY JOURNAL
— Marijuana’s Black Market 2.0 Contrary to advocates’ promises, legalizing pot has spurred new illegal enterprises. – Steven Malanga
https://www.city-journal.org/marijuana-black-market

CNS NEWS
— House Panel to Examine Slavery Reparations; 2020 Democrat Hopefuls Back Legislation – Patrick Goodenough (DIERSEN: Who will the Democrats put in charge of determining how much reparations should be paid by those in your neighborhood, in your precinct, in your municipality, in your township/ward, in your county, in Illinois, and in America? My critics/opponents have always hinted/implied/argued/shouted that I should pay lots of reparations because I am Protestant (baptized, raised, and confirmed as a Missouri Synod Lutheran), conservative, patriotic, Republican, American, White, male, old (born in 1948), non-poor, gun owner, 100% German American, draft avoider, and my ancestors have been in America since 1844.) 
https://www.cnsnews.com/news/article/patrick-goodenough/house-panel-examine-slavery-reparations-2020-democrat-hopefuls-back

WORLD NET DAILY
— JUDICIAL WATCH: TERRORISTS’ ROUTE THROUGH MEXICO CONFIRMED
https://www.wnd.com/2019/06/judicial-watch-terrorists-route-through-mexico-confirmed/

NATIONAL REVIEW
— The Progressive Business of Extirpating Whiteness Too often, those who claim to speak for beleaguered minorities are actually condescending to them. – MONA CHAREN
https://www.nationalreview.com/2019/06/bill-de-blasio-progressives-racialize-everything/

PUBLIUS FORUM
— U.S. Soccer Star Megan Rapinoe Refuses to Sing National Anthem During World Cup in France – Warner Todd Huston
http://www.publiusforum.com/2019/06/13/u-s-soccer-star-megan-rapinoe-refuses-to-sing-national-anthem-during-world-cup-in-france/

INDEPENDENT MINUTE
— Macy’s Now Publicly Supporting “Sharia Law.” Are You Shopping There?
https://independentminute.com/2019/02/13/american-retailer-now-publicly-supporting-sharia-law-are-you-shopping-there-2/
(FROM THE ARTICLE: What needs to happen is this: any person who wants to come to America to start a new life is welcome if they legally apply for citizenship, learn the English language, prove they have a valuable skill or trade, and embrace western culture. To become an American citizen doesn’t mean you forget where you came from, but it does require you to renounce all that is un-American in your previous culture and work to preserve the new culture you have entered. But radical Muslims refuse to do that. And somehow Liberals are letting them get away with this. It’s time for Republicans to stand up to this shady business, call out those who publicly support Sharia law, and stop those who follow Sharia to the letter from becoming part of American culture. For now, a good place to start would be to boycott Macy’s. Are you in?)

THE HILL
— Trump says he will not fire Kellyanne Conway for Hatch Act violations – JORDAN FABIAN 
https://thehill.com/homenews/administration/448536-trump-says-he-will-not-fire-kellyanne-conway-for-hatch-act-violations
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: A Trump-hater says “This is just the start of American authoritarianism.”
https://thehill.com/opinion/campaign/448264-this-is-just-the-start-of-american-authoritarianism

REUTERS
— Brazil Supreme Court rules homophobia a crime (DIERSEN: Ever-increasingly, individuals, organizations, companies, governments, and countries that promote LGBTQ activity get rid of individuals, organizations, companies, governments, and countries that do not promote LGBTQ activity.)
https://www.reuters.com/article/us-brazil-homophobia/brazil-supreme-court-rules-homophobia-a-crime-idUSKCN1TF02N

CBS NEWS
— Trump’s plan to deter migrants with “Remain in Mexico” faces logistical and legal hurdles – CAMILO MONTOYA-GALVEZ
https://www.cbsnews.com/news/remain-in-mexico-trumps-plan-to-deter-migrants-faces-logistical-and-legal-hurdles/

WASHINGTON POST
— Trump says he won’t fire Kellyanne Conway over Hatch Act Violations – John Wagner (DIERSEN: My Democrat superiors in the federal government a) counted on my Republican U.S. Representatives and my Republican U.S. Senators to NOT come to my defense and b) knew that my Republican U.S. Representatives and my Republican U.S. Senators viewed me as being much TOO CONSERVATIVE.)
https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/trump-says-he-wont-fire-kellyanne-conway-over-hatch-act-violations/2019/06/14/76f31a94-8e9f-11e9-adf3-f70f78c156e8_story.html
— African Americans are held back the most by student loan debt. – Harry Williams (DIERSEN: Did try to get a student loan? I did not. I doubt that anyone would have given me a student loan. I had not displayed any leadership potential; I spend my junior and senior years in high school and the summer in between washing dishes for the minimum wage in the basement of the S.S. Kresges in Chicago Heights. I only just barely made it into the upper 20% of my class and my ACT was only 24. Further, neither of my parents had attended college. My father was the first of his ancestors to earn a high school diploma and my mother never attended high school. Further, I had been classified 1-A for the draft notwithstanding the fact that my eyesight could not be corrected to 20/20, I had partial red/green color blindness, and I had Osgood-Schlatter disease (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Osgood%E2%80%93Schlatter_disease).
https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2019/06/13/african-americans-are-held-back-most-by-student-loan-debt-heres-solution/

LOS ANGELES TIMES
— New York Mayor Bill de Blasio takes his low popularity to the national stage – EVAN HALPER and SEEMA MEHTA (DIERSEN: I should write a book a) about those who hint/imply/argue/shout that I am not popular and b) about what they hint/imply/argue/shout about me.)
https://www.latimes.com/nation/la-na-pol-unpopular-new-york-mayor-struggles-in-presidential-race-20190614-story.html

BOSTON HERALD
— Illegal immigration takes its toll on communities – Editorial
https://www.bostonherald.com/2019/06/14/illegal-immigration-takes-its-toll-on-communities/

WALL STREET JOURNAL
— Who ‘Deserves’ to Go to Harvard? A dean at the university tells graduates all success stems from inherited privilege and chance. – Heather Mac Donald (DIERSEN: What do you say to those who hint/imply/argue/shout that college degrees are worthless unless they are from Ivy League universities?)
https://www.wsj.com/articles/who-deserves-to-go-to-harvard-11560464201

JD SUPRA
— Half Baked — Illinois Legislature Includes Some Employer Protections in New Recreational Cannabis Law, But Creates Potential Liabilities (DIERSEN: Because stoners are impaired, I would not want to work for, work with, or supervise stoners. I should write a book about my superiors in the federal government who were heavy drinkers. They favored their employees who were heavy drinkers like they were. They got rid of those like me who did not drink.)
https://www.jdsupra.com/legalnews/half-baked-illinois-legislature-53106/

NATIONAL REVIEW
— When Does a Complaint to a Supervisor Equal “Protected Activity” in a Retaliation Lawsuit? (DIERSEN: My supervisors in the federal government a) never denied that I complained to them about political affiliation discrimination, reverse discrimination, age discrimination, and retaliation b) never denied that I became an active member in a class action lawsuit in 1988 when I was 40 years old that charged them with reverse discrimination, age discrimination, and retaliation.) 
https://www.natlawreview.com/article/when-does-complaint-to-supervisor-equal-protected-activity-retaliation-lawsuit

FEDERAL NEWS NETWORK
— Reskilling, telework moving federal employees ‘toward the future of work’ – Jory Heckman (DIERSEN: Have you ever reskilled yourself? I have. In 1992, when I was 43 years old, a) after my Democrat GAO superiors had made it clear that they would never again assign me to audits of IRS and b) after they had assigned me to audits of federal financial institution regulators, I began taking graduate courses at IIT, and in 1997, when I was 48 years old, I earned a master’s degree in financial markets and trading from IIT.)
https://federalnewsnetwork.com/workforce/2019/06/reskilling-telework-moving-federal-employees-toward-the-future-of-work/

CHICAGO PRIDE
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Ever-increasingly, Democrats encourage children to engage in LGBTQ activity.
http://chicago.gopride.com/news/article.cfm/articleid/103905721

June 12 Evening Edition

NBC5
— DISGUSTING, TRAGIC: Pritzker Signs Expansion of Abortion Rights Into Illinois Law
https://www.nbcchicago.com/blogs/ward-room/pritzker-to-sign-expansion-of-abortion-rights-into-law-511175341.html

CBS2
— DISGUSTING, TRAGIC: Governor Pritzker Signs Sweeping Abortion Rights Law – Mugo Odigwe
https://chicago.cbslocal.com/2019/06/12/governor-jb-pritzker-abortion-rights-law/

FOX NEWS CHICAGO
— DISGUSTING, TRAGIC: Illinois governor signs abortion protections into law
http://www.fox32chicago.com/news/gov-pritzker-to-sign-bill-expanding-abortion-rights-wednesday
— DISGUSTING, TRAGIC: Nevada bans employers from refusing to hire applicants who fail marijuana tests – Kelly Taylor Hayes
http://www.fox32chicago.com/politics/nevada-bans-employers-from-refusing-to-hire-applicants-who-fail-marijuana-tests

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot: ‘No question’ city will need more tax money from residents – Gregory Pratt
https://www.chicagotribune.com/politics/ct-met-chicago-mayor-lori-lightfoot-more-revenue-20190612-story.html
— DISGUSTING, TRAGIC: Gov. J.B. Pritzker signs abortion rights law making procedure a ‘fundamental right’ for women in Illinois
https://www.chicagotribune.com/politics/ct-met-illinois-abortion-rights-law-governor-jb-pritzker-20190612-story.html
— DISGUSTING, TRAGIC: Where will all that legal pot come from? Oregon hopes to be an interstate marijuana supplier. – Andrew Selsky
https://www.chicagotribune.com/business/ct-biz-legal-marijuana-oregon-interstate-supply-20190612-story.html
— Hinsdale Village Board votes to require all dogs be leashed – Kimberly Fornek
https://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/hinsdale/ct-dhd-dog-leash-law-tl-0620-story.html
— DuPage gearing up for 2020 Census by creating committee tasked with finding ways to ensure ‘hard-to-count’ people found – Alicia Fabbre
https://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/naperville-sun/ct-nvs-dupage-census-committee-formed-st-0614-story.html

DAILY HERALD
— DISGUSTING, TRAGIC: Pritzker signs abortion law – Tina Sfondeles
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20190612/sun-times-pritzker-signs-abortion-law
— Why DuPage County is delaying vote to help fund hazardous waste center – Robert Sanchez
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20190612/why-dupage-county-is-delaying-vote-to-help-fund-hazardous-waste-center
— State law could solve voter contradiction about Naperville township roads – Marie Wilson
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20190612/state-law-could-solve-voter-contradiction-about-naperville-township-roads

CRAIN’S CHICAGO BUSINESS
— Illinois’ under-the-radar political power broker Until she became responsible for mapping the Democrats’ strategy to hold onto the U.S. House, it’s safe to say most Illinoisans outside her district had never heard of U.S. Rep. Cheri Bustos. That’s changing—for better and for worse. – JUDITH CROWN
https://www.chicagobusiness.com/government/illinois-under-radar-political-power-broker

SUBURBAN LIFE
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Ever-increasingly, Democrats promote LGBTQ activity.
https://www.mysuburbanlife.com/2019/06/10/forum-encourages-awareness-of-lgbtq-community/acq5dko/

FOX ILLINOIS
— DoD Pride hosts LGBT Pride Month Celebration at Pentagon Center Courtyard (DIERSEN: How soon will the military a) not accept you and b) get rid of you if you do not promote LGBTQ activity?)
https://foxillinois.com/news/nation-world/watch-dod-pride-hosts-lgbt-pride-month-celebration-at-pentagon-center-courtyard

ILLINOIS RIGHT TO LIFE
— ILLINOIS RIGHT TO LIFE ACTION RESPONDS TO GOVERNOR J.B. PRITZKER SIGNING ABORTION BILL INTO LAW
https://illinoisrighttolife.org/il-governor-j-b-pritzker-signs-sweeping-abortion-bill-into-law/

ILLINOIS REVIEW
— IL GUN OWNERS BOLSTER CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTS COUNTY BY COUNTY
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2019/06/il-gun-owners-bolster-constitutional-rights-county-by-county.html
— IN THEIR OWN WORDS: DEMOCRATS BOAST MAKING ILLINOIS ONLY STATE WHERE ABORTION IS “FUNDAMENTAL RIGHT”
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2019/06/in-their-own-words-democrats-boast-making-illinois-only-state-where-abortion-is-fundamental-right.html
— THORNER: FIRST AMENDMENT THREATS EXPLORED IN NEW MOVIE “NO SAFE PLACES”
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2019/06/thorner-movie-no-safe-spaces-explores-snowflake-behavior-on-college-campuses.html

WASHINGTON TIMES

— DISGUSTING, TRAGIC: Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker draws cheers at signing ceremony for late-term abortion bill SB 25 creates ‘fundamental right’ to abortion – Valerie Richardson
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2019/jun/12/illinois-gov-jb-pritzker-signs-late-term-abortion-/

WASHINGTON FREE BEACON
— OUTSTANDING: Romney Introduces Legislation to Make E-Verify Permanent – Jeffrey Cimmino
https://freebeacon.com/politics/romney-introduces-legislation-to-make-e-verify-permanent/

WASHINGTON EXAMINER
— Census: Average illegal immigrant has lived in US for 15 years, longest on record – Paul Bedard (DIERSEN: Of course, Democrats and RINOs prefer hiring illegals over citizens of America.)
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/washington-secrets/census-average-illegal-immigrant-has-lived-in-us-for-15-years-longest-on-record

FOX NEWS
— AOC goes off on Census question – Sam Dorman (DIERSEN: What questions do you want to ask candidates? I want to ask candidates what they would do if elected a) to promote individual responsibility, that is, to discourage dependency on government and to discourage dependency on charity, b) to promote traditional marriage and traditional family, that is, to discourage LGBTQ activity, c) to promote the right to life, that is, to discourage abortion, d) to promote compliance with America’s immigration laws, that is, to discourage illegal immigration, e) to promote conservative principles, that is, to discourage booze, gambling, pot, and other vices, f) to promote Second Amendment rights, that is, to discourage erosion of Second Amendment rights, and g) to promote equal opportunity, that is, to discourage patronage, political affiliation discrimination, reverse discrimination, age discrimination, and retaliation for opposing the aforesaid? Those who do not want me to ask the aforesaid questions do everything that they can to destroy me.)
https://www.foxnews.com/politics/aoc-goes-off-on-census-question-blasts-kris-kobach-has-a-resume-of-voter-suppression

GOPUSA
— Jim Acosta warns conservative media: ‘It’s no guarantee that you get to stay in power forever’ (DIERSEN: The anti-conservative media is in power in America, in Illinois, in DuPage County, in Milton Township, and in Wheaton.) 
http://www.gopusa.com/?p=70895

FRONTPAGE MAGAZINE
— “COFFEE REFUGES” ABUSE ASYLUM CLAIMS TO INVADE AMERICA “I’m leaving in 11 days,” he said. “There’s no money in coffee anymore.” – Daniel Greenfield
https://www.frontpagemag.com/point/273996/coffee-refuges-abuse-asylum-claims-invade-america-daniel-greenfield

NEWSMAX
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Democrats and RINOs encourage citizens of foreign countries to illegally come to America illegally and then charge Republicans with treating illegals inhumanely.
https://www.newsmax.com/newsfront/dick-durbin-border-migrants/2019/06/12/id/920015/

DAILY CALLER
— MEXICANS NO LONGER MAKE UP THE MAJORITY OF ILLEGALS LIVING IN THE US – Jason Hopkins
https://dailycaller.com/2019/06/12/mexicans-not-majority-illegals/

THOMAS MORE SOCIETY
— The Death Penalty Returns to Illinois with the Senate Passage of the Reproductive Health Act
https://www.thomasmoresociety.org/category/newspress-releases/

LIFE SITE NEWS
— DISGUSTING, TRAGIC: Illinois gov signs extreme law repealing partial-birth abortion ban – Calvin Freiburger
https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/illinois-governor-signs-extreme-law-to-allow-unlimited-unrestricted-abortions

TOWNHALL
— Leftist Governor Says Illinois Is ‘A Beacon Of Hope’ For Legalizing Partial-Birth Abortion Under New Law – Timothy Meads
https://townhall.com/tipsheet/timothymeads/2019/06/12/illinois-leftist-governor-brags-about-new-law-which-could-make-partial-birth-abor-n2548046

BREITBART
— Joe Biden, Democrats Loved Obama’s Abuses of Presidential Power – JOEL B. POLLAK
https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2019/06/12/pollak-joe-biden-democrats-loved-obamas-abuses-of-presidential-power/

PJ MEDIA
— LGBTQ Bigotry: Tyranny Masquerading as Tolerance – DAVID HOROWITZ
https://pjmedia.com/news-and-politics/lgbtq-bigotry-tyranny-masquerading-as-tolerance/

THE HILL
— DISGUSTING, TRAGIC: Illinois governor signs legislation protecting abortion rights – RACHEL FRAZIN 
https://thehill.com/homenews/state-watch/448184-illinois-governor-signs-legislation-protecting-abortion-rights-in-the

HUFFINGTON POST
— Not Allowed On Air Force One, Steve King Still Welcomed At GOP Fundraiser Just five months after he condoned white supremacy, the congressman got a warm reception at an Iowa GOP event where Donald Trump was speaking. – Christopher Mathias
https://www.huffpost.com/entry/steve-king-donald-trump-fundraiser-iowa_n_5d01034ce4b011df123dfc2c

WASHINGTON POST
— Geronimo and the Japanese were imprisoned there. Now Fort Sill will hold migrant children — again. – Gillian Brockell
https://www.washingtonpost.com/history/2019/06/12/geronimo-japanese-were-imprisoned-there-now-fort-sill-will-hold-migrant-children-again/

CNN
— DISGUSTING, TRAGIC: Illinois governor signs sweeping abortion protection bill into law – Caroline Kelly
https://www.cnn.com/2019/06/12/politics/illinois-governor-signs-abortion-protection-law/index.html

ABC NEWS
— DISGUSTING, TRAGIC: Nevada becomes 1st state to ban most pre-employment pot tests – BILL HUTCHINSON
https://abcnews.go.com/US/nevada-1st-state-ban-pre-employment-pot-tests/story?id=63656557

NEW YORK POST
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Democrats promote ‘hatred and divisiveness.’
https://nypost.com/2019/06/12/bernie-sanders-calls-on-us-to-reject-hatred-and-divisiveness/

USA TODAY
— Democratic 2020 candidates shouldn’t bother appealing to Trump Republicans
https://www.usatoday.com/story/opinion/2019/06/12/democratic-candidates-2020-moderate-liberal-talker/1430069001/

DES MOINES REGISTER
— Joe Biden sidesteps media questions on abortion, Hyde Amendment – Robin Opsahl and Stephen Gruber-Miller (DIERSEN: What questions do you want to ask candidates? I want to ask candidates what they would do if elected a) to promote individual responsibility, that is, to discourage dependency on government and to discourage dependency on charity, b) to promote traditional marriage and traditional family, that is, to discourage LGBTQ activity, c) to promote the right to life, that is, to discourage abortion, d) to promote compliance with America’s immigration laws, that is, to discourage illegal immigration, e) to promote conservative principles, that is, to discourage booze, gambling, pot, and other vices, f) to promote Second Amendment rights, that is, to discourage erosion of Second Amendment rights, and g) to promote equal opportunity, that is, to discourage patronage, political affiliation discrimination, reverse discrimination, age discrimination, and retaliation for opposing the aforesaid? Those who do not want me to ask the aforesaid questions do everything that they can to destroy me.)
https://www.desmoinesregister.com/story/news/elections/presidential/caucus/2019/06/11/joe-biden-abortion-hyde-amendment-catholic-iowa-ottumwa-president-candidate-2020-democrat-protest/1422876001/

ORLANDO SENTINEL
— Orlando police SWAT members are now wearing body cameras, after policy reversal – Tess Sheets
https://www.orlandosentinel.com/news/orange-county/os-ne-opd-swat-body-cameras-20190612-2onor3tulzdkroyznan56bz5ga-story.html

DAILY FREEMAN
— State troopers should wear body cameras, NY attorney general says – Diane Pineiro-Zucker
https://www.dailyfreeman.com/news/police-blotter/state-troopers-should-wear-body-cameras-ny-attorney-general-says/article_3a22f25e-83c0-11e9-abb5-730ebe67514b.html

FORBES
— The Distressing Story Of Age In The Workforce – Josh Bersin (DIERSEN: All my critics/opponents, all their operatives, and all their dupes promote age discrimination a) because they want to get rid of those who are older than they are and/or b) because they want to curry favor with those who promote age discrimination.)
https://www.forbes.com/sites/joshbersin/2019/06/12/the-distressing-story-of-age-in-the-workforce/#2770f67360a3

BUSINESS INSIDER
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Trump-haters blast Steve King and Diamond and Silk.
https://www.businessinsider.com/steve-king-introduces-diamond-and-silk-act-press-conference-2019-6

June 11 Evening Edition

WHITE HOUSE
— President Donald J. Trump Announces Judicial Nominees
https://www.whitehouse.gov/presidential-actions/president-donald-j-trump-announces-judicial-nominees-3/
(FROM THE ANNOUNCEMENT: John F. Kness of Illinois, to serve as Judge on the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois. John Kness is the General Counsel of the College of DuPage, where he oversees all legal matters at the second-largest institution of higher learning in the State of Illinois. Prior to becoming General Counsel, Mr. Kness served as an Assistant U.S. Attorney in the Northern District of Illinois, with stints in the National Security and Cybercrimes, Narcotics, and General Crimes Sections. Mr. Kness served as a law clerk to Judge William H. Pryor, Jr., of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit. Mr. Kness earned his B.A. and J.D., cum laude, from Northwestern University. Mr. Kness also has experience in law enforcement, having served as a patrol officer for the Oak Park Police Department prior to law school.)

ABC7
— BEYOND DISGUSTING, BEYOND TRAGIC: Pot pushers push pot.
https://abc7chicago.com/politics/weed-legalization-guide/5337346/

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— South suburban towns are jockeying for a casino. ‘We all believe we have the best site.’ – Ted Slowik
https://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/daily-southtown/ct-sta-slowik-south-suburban-casino-locations-st-0612-story.html

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— Trump taps Kness for federal bench: College of DuPage top lawyer  Before law school, Kness was a patrol officer for the Oak Park Police Department. – Lynn Sweet 
https://chicago.suntimes.com/news/2019/6/11/18662122/donald-trump-taps-john-kness-federal-bench-college-of-dupage-top-lawyer
— New Illinois doesn’t sound any better than the old one Something you should probably understand is that a lot of people are serious about this separation business, even if most of us regard it as kooky. – Mark Brown
https://chicago.suntimes.com/columnists/2019/6/11/18662061/new-illinois-doesnt-sound-any-better-brad-halbrook-separatists
— What’s legal weed gonna cost in Illinois? A lot Both taxes and an expected supply shortage could result in pricy recreational pot products when the drug is fully legalized in Illinois at the start of next year. – Tom Schuba
https://chicago.suntimes.com/cannabis/2019/6/11/18660607/how-much-legal-pot-marijuana-cost-prices-recreational-prices-illinois

DAILY HERALD
— Top Kane prosecutor disappointed in recreational pot vote – Harry Hitzeman
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20190611/top-kane-prosecutor-disappointed-in-recreational-pot-vote
— Fairgrounds supporters: Don’t ban circuses, animal shows – Robert Sanchez
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20190611/fairgrounds-supporters-dont-ban-circuses-animal-shows
— Rep. Omar filed joint tax returns before she married husband – AP
https://www.dailyherald.com/article/20190611/news/306119895/

NORTHWEST HERALD
— Gas tax hike will hurt Illinois families – Allen Skillicorn 
https://www.nwherald.com/2019/06/11/skillicorn-gas-tax-hike-will-hurt-illinois-families/a9m4upz/

SUBURBAN LIFE
— Taxpayers left out of lawmakers’ celebration – Editorial
https://www.mysuburbanlife.com/2019/06/05/taxpayers-left-out-of-lawmakers-celebration/a5kncc6/

WSPY
— Grundy County Could Become a Sanctuary Gun County
http://www.wspynews.com/news/local/grundy-county-could-become-a-sanctuary-gun-county/article_4345ed70-8c60-11e9-8e40-c791d90de03f.html

NPR ILLINOIS
— CEOs Becoming More Active On Political Issues, Including Abortion – YUKI NOGUCHI 
https://www.nprillinois.org/post/ceos-becoming-more-active-political-issues-including-abortion#stream/0

CHEROKEE TRIBUNE LEDGER
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: DISGUSTING, TRAGIC: Pot pushers push pot.
https://www.tribuneledgernews.com/extra/news/illinois-cannabis-industry-to-create-thousands-of-new-jobs/article_05e64747-8ef1-5fd2-adcc-829276c1d95a.html

CITY OF WHEATON
— Draft Wheaton City Council Session Minutes RE: May 28, 2019 Comprehensive Plan/Market Study/Zoning Ordinance Update for the East Roosevelt Road Corridor
https://www.wheaton.il.us/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06102019-1189?packet=true

GOPUSA ILLINOIS
— Rodney Davis and Adam Kinzinger at Sanguinetti Meet & Greet in Washington, D.C. Wednesday, June 26, 2019. – Dave Diersen
http://www.gopillinois.com

MCHENRY COUNTY BLOG
— Gay Pride Day in Woodstock
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2019/06/10/gay-pride-day-in-woodstock/

DUPAGE POLICY JOURNAL
— Voter rolls: Which precincts are Republican strongholds in DuPage County? (DIERSEN: 10 of the top 25 are in Milton Township.)
https://dupagepolicyjournal.com/stories/512579133-voter-rolls-which-precincts-are-republican-strongholds-in-dupage-county

CAPITOL FAX
— Tribune editorial board member compares Republican legislative leaders to Nazi collaborators
https://capitolfax.com/2019/06/11/tribune-editorial-board-member-compares-republican-legislative-leaders-to-nazi-collaborators/
— Ideas Illinois poll shows support slipping for graduated income tax
https://capitolfax.com/2019/06/11/ideas-illinois-poll-shows-support-slipping-for-graduated-income-tax/

FOX NEWS
— GOP Rep clashes with House Dem after she reads letter calling Trump supporters ‘racist,’ ‘dumb’ – Sam Dorman 
https://www.foxnews.com/politics/gop-rep-clashes-with-house-dem-after-she-reads-letter-calling-trump-supporters-racist-dumb

WASHINGTON EXAMINER
— Trump’s Mexico ‘deal’ isn’t an immigration fix, it’s a temporary Band-Aid
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/opinion/trumps-mexico-deal-isnt-an-immigration-fix-its-a-temporary-band-aid
— Gillibrand equates anti-abortion beliefs to racism – Grayce McCormick
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/gillibrand-equates-anti-abortion-beliefs-to-racism

DAILY CALLER
— REVEALED: TWO MORE GOOGLE BLACKLISTS DESIGNED TO REMOVE ‘FRINGE DOMAINS’ AND OP-EDS FROM SPECIAL SEARCH RESULTS – J. Arthur Bloom 
https://dailycaller.com/2019/06/11/revealed-two-google-blacklists-fringe-domains-special-search-results/

GOPUSA
— Majority of women still charmed by socialism
http://www.gopusa.com/majority-of-women-still-charmed-by-socialism/

AMERICAN GREATNESS
— K-12 Education Has Become Progressive Sunday School – Hezekiah Kantor
https://www.amgreatness.com/2019/06/11/k-12-education-has-become-progressive-sunday-school/

FEDERALIST
— Mixing Kids With Drag Queens Sets Gay Rights Back Decades Promoting adolescent boys as drag queens and setting up events in which adult entertainers perform before children has reignited fears the LGBT community spent 30 years fighting. – Chad Felix Greene
https://thefederalist.com/2019/06/11/putting-drag-queens-front-children-sets-cause-gay-rights-back-decades/

CONSERVATIVE REVIEW
— What if Mitch McConnell cared as much about the border as about pork projects? – Daniel Horowitz 
https://www.conservativereview.com/news/mitch-mcconnell-cared-much-border-pork-projects/

CHRISTIAN POST
— Twitter CEO, 180 other company leaders claim abortion bans are ‘bad for business’ – Samuel Smith
https://www.christianpost.com/news/twitter-ceo-180-other-company-leaders-claim-abortion-bans-are-bad-for-business.html

LIFE NEWS
— Kirsten Gillibrand Says Opposing Abortion is Like Being a Racist – MICAIAH BILGER 
https://www.lifenews.com/2019/06/11/kirsten-gillibrand-says-opposing-abortion-is-like-being-a-racist/

NEWSMAX
— Our D.C. Overlords Couldn’t Care Less About Stopping Illegal Immigration – Michael Reagan and Michael R. Shannon
https://www.newsmax.com/reagan/maryland-illegal-immigration/2019/06/11/id/919841/
— Gay Movement Should Separate From Extremist Fringe – Chris Freind 
https://www.newsmax.com/freind/gay-rights-movement-pride-month-trans/2019/06/11/id/919897/

THE HILL
— Lawmakers clash after Dem reads letter on House floor calling Trump supporters ‘racist,’ ‘dumb’ – RACHEL FRAZIN
https://thehill.com/homenews/house/447977-lawmakers-clash-after-dem-reads-letter-on-house-floor-calling-trump-supporters
— Gillibrand compares limiting abortion rights to racism – JULIA MANCHESTER
https://thehill.com/homenews/campaign/447956-gillibrand-compares-limiting-abortion-rights-to-racism

HUFFINGTON POST
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Trump-haters call Steve King a “White Supremacist.”
https://www.huffpost.com/entry/steve-king-donald-trump_n_5cffd66ee4b00a4c6abf952b
— Activists Want Baby Trump Blimp To Crash President’s July 4th Address Code Pink organizers plan to bring a giant diaper-clad Trump to the president’s Fourth of July rally in DC — but would rather the entire event gets canceled. – David Moye
https://www.huffpost.com/entry/trump-baby-blimp-code-pink-july-4_n_5d000404e4b011df123c083a

ROLL CALL
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: A Trump-hater says “Rep. King’s ‘Diamond and Silk Act’ gets ripped by conservative pundits.”
https://www.rollcall.com/news/congress/conservatives-bashing-rep-steve-king-for-diamond-and-silk-act-gambit

WASHINGTON POST
— The New York Times cuts all political cartoons, and cartoonists are not happy – Michael Cavna
https://www.washingtonpost.com/arts-entertainment/2019/06/11/new-york-times-cuts-all-political-cartoons-cartoonists-are-not-happy/

WALL STREET JOURNAL
— New Jersey Avoids Veto Override on PAC Transparency Bill Gov. Phil Murphy will sign legislation requiring sources of contributions but asks for companion measure – Joseph De Avila (DIERSEN: How transparent are a) your municipality, b) your township/ward, and c) your county? When leadership vacancies occur, are you given a) the applicants’ names, b) copies of what they submitted, and c) the finalists’ names? What opportunity are you given to comment on the applicants? Is your input sought on the applicants?) 
https://www.wsj.com/articles/new-jersey-avoids-veto-override-on-pac-transparency-bill-11560209589

DALLAS NEWS
— OUTSTANDING: ‘Save Chick-fil-A’ bill signed into law by Texas Gov. Greg Abbott – Rebekah Allen and Lauren McGaughy
https://www.dallasnews.com/news/texas-legislature/2019/05/20/save-chick-fil-abill-approved-texas-house-despite-emotional-pleas-lgbt-members

HELEN INDEPENDENT RECORD
— Transparency and respect lacking in Helena’s city government – Amy Teegarden and Gery Carpenter (DIERSEN: How transparent are a) your municipality, b) your township/ward, and c) your county? When leadership vacancies occur, are you given a) the applicants’ names, b) copies of what they submitted, and c) the finalists’ names? What opportunity are you given to comment on the applicants? Is your input sought on the applicants?) 
https://helenair.com/opinion/columnists/transparency-and-respect-lacking-in-helena-s-city-government/article_06f5b3d3-88c2-5b44-a3f7-2d0cf5ee557b.html
(FROM THE ARTICLE: Where is the transparency? Where is the respect? In less than six months, the Helena City Commission has been able to weaken Helena’s city departments, processes and strategic partnerships, resulting in a culture of distrust by hiring their handpicked city manager to implement their agendas and clean house. We are retired city employees who care about current employees and community groups that we had the honor of serving with in a productive and respectful environment. We retired before the new city manager was hired, and while it may appear we have an “ax to grind,” we simply care about the future of this city and staff. This letter strives to raise awareness and encourage Helena citizens to get involved and stay engaged. The 2019 City Commission election filing deadline is Monday. There are plenty of facts and documentation to support these concerns. However, for the protection of staff, details will not be disclosed in this format. Where is the community conversation? There appears to be a lack of public process and participation related to recent recommendations and decisions. City advisory boards are “informed” of decisions rather than consulted in a collaborative effort, and their recommendations are ignored. Longstanding and effective partnerships are dismissed and dismantled while priority is given to the rhetoric of entitled special interest groups and disgruntled individuals without any regard to the greater community benefit and other legitimate user groups. Research and you will find that decisions are made outside the framework of city ordinance and that contracts are being awarded without following a competitive process. We are concerned there is a total disregard for city code and legal processes. Is this transparency?)

WRAL
— Steve King not allowed on Air Force One for Trump’s trip to Iowa Tuesday – CNN
https://www.wral.com/steve-king-not-allowed-on-air-force-one-for-trumps-trip-to-iowa-tuesday/18445564/

FED WEEK
— Discrimination, Retaliation Top List of Violations
https://www.fedweek.com/fedweek/discrimination-retaliation-top-list-of-violations/

June 11 Morning Edition

GOPUSA ILLINOIS
— I encourage Republican candidates on 2020 ballots in Wheaton to a) submit your entry form (https://www.eventbrite.com/e/july-2019-independence-day-celebration-parade-entry-tickets-59341549171) for Wheaton’s 2019 Independence Day Parade ASAP and b) help sponsor the fireworks and parade. So far, the Republican parade entries are Bob Berlin, Amy Grant, Evelyn Sanguinetti, Ann Celine Walsh, and Milton Township Republican Central Committee. So far, $1,900 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, Tim Elliott, Marty Keller, and Walsh. $600 is still needed. Please phone me ASAP at 630-653-0462 or email me ASAP at diersen@aol.com if you want to help sponsor the fireworks and parade. I will be hand-delivering 500 flyers 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. – Dave Diersen
http://www.gopillinois.com

NORTHWEST HERALD
— Local officials discussing how new marijuana law would impact municipalities Local municipalities to discuss local impacts of recreational pot – BRITTANY KEEPERMAN (DIERSEN: Who is taking the lead to stop the sale of pot a) in your municipality and b) in the unincorporated areas of your county? All of the following should be lining up to speak out against pot at public hearings: Republican activists, Republican candidates, Republican elected officials, Republican party leaders, Republican major donors, Republican political consultants, business leaders, religious leaders, healthcare leaders, education leaders, law enforcement leaders, etc.)
https://www.nwherald.com/2019/06/06/local-officials-discussing-how-new-marijuana-law-would-impact-municipalities/ar36dcv/
(FROM THE ARTICLE: ‘We have a lot of evaluating to do’ Local officials say they have been watching the issue but it’s unclear how the legislation will impact McHenry County. Harvard City Council likely will discuss the matter this month, City Administrator Dave Nelson said. “If [council members] don’t have any issues with it, we don’t have to do anything,” Nelson said. “In the event they get a client to retail here, there is a tax on that, and that’s another discussion.” Municipalities can impose a local tax on recreational marijuana, under the bill. They cannot ban its use but can enact ordinances to regulate where the shops are allowed to open. “A unit of local government, including a home-rule or non-home-rule county within the unincorporated territory of the county may enact ordinances to prohibit or significantly limit a cannabis business establishment’s location,” according to a portion of the bill. Inquiries about launching a marijuana business in Harvard have already come in, said Charles Eldredge, director of the Harvard-Woodstock enterprise zone. He said several potential growers had approached him about the possibilities and were looking at sites within the enterprise zone. “The city of Harvard has expressed to me that they would be very open to a grow facility located in the enterprise zone,” Eldredge said. The Woodstock City Council discussed the matter at a recent workshop, but a clear stance on the issue hasn’t yet emerged, City Manager Roscoe Stelford said. “We have a lot of evaluating to do,” Stelford said. “My understanding of the law is that you can’t ban the use. You can only ban the sale. There will be communities that allow it because it’s now lawful, and you will see the impact … but we still need to do more research. It’s still so new.”)

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— Mike Pence says banning pride flags at US embassies is ‘the right decision’ The Trump administration came under fire at the beginning of June for allegedly banning U.S. embassies from flying the pride flag.
https://chicago.suntimes.com/2019/6/11/18661135/mike-pence-pride-flag-ban-us-embassies
— FOP denounces Lightfoot-repeated rumor as ‘wholly false and offensive’ The mayor tried to defuse the situation Monday: ‘What I said was, I heard a rumor and I hope that’s not true. That piece of it hasn’t been picked up in the news media.’ – Fran Spielman 
https://chicago.suntimes.com/city-hall/2019/6/10/18659945/fop-fraternal-order-police-kevin-graham-ightfoot-rumor-better-government-association
— So much was left undone by Gov. Pritzker And while there’s no disputing Pritzker and lawmakers got loads done this spring, the way they went about it was the same old, same old that needs to go. – Madeleine Doubek 
https://chicago.suntimes.com/2019/6/10/18660273/j-b-pritzker-illinois-legislature-michael-madigan-redistricting-reform-madeleine-doubek
— Bring troops home and send more kids to college It aids the ambitious children of low-income families in rural and urban areas to lift themselves above their circumstances. – Jesse Jackson (DIERSEN: I should write a book about those who have demonized, denigrated, and condemned a) those who served in Vietnam and b) those who did not serve in Vietnam.) 
https://chicago.suntimes.com/2019/6/10/18660404/pell-grants-pell-donald-trump-cutting-pell-grants-student-loans-student-loan-debt-trump-tweets

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot responds to criticism for repeating rumor FOP told officers to lay back over Memorial Day – John Byrne
https://www.chicagotribune.com/politics/ct-met-lori-lightfoot-police-rumor-response-20190610-story.html
— A few pointers for the 60% of male managers who now say they’re uncomfortable mentoring women – Heidi Stevens (DIERSEN: Government is nasty. Politics is nasty. Democrats are nasty. While I worked for the federal government for almost 30 years, my Democrat superiors, supervisors, coworkers, and subordinates did everything that they could to turn my superiors, supervisors, coworkers, and subordinates who were female against me. Similarly, they did everything that they could to turn my superiors, supervisors, coworkers, and subordinates who were Democrat, minority, younger, veteran, liberal, moderate, non-Protestant, non-German American, those who had financial, health, and/or other problems, those whose spouses had no income, those who did not have professional certifications or licenses, those who had no work experience when GAO hired them, those whose ancestors had not been in America for a long time, those who had children, those who drank a lot, those who gambled a lot, those who golfed a lot, those who focused on spectator sports, those who owned dogs, etc. against me. I should write a book about that.) 
https://www.chicagotribune.com/columns/heidi-stevens/ct-life-stevens-monday-men-uncomfortable-mentoring-women-metoo-0610-story.html
— When women take group photos, why do they line up like Rockettes? – Leslee Komaiko
https://www.chicagotribune.com/opinion/commentary/ct-perspec-women-group-photos-selfies-pose-20190610-story.html

DAILY HERALD
— FRONT PAGE WITH COLOR PICTURE: Responding to call for circus ban, group says animals have been treated properly at DuPage fairgrounds – Robert Sanchez
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20190611/repsonding-to-call-for-circus-ban-group-says-animals-have-been-treated-properly-at-dupage-fairgrounds

CRAIN’S CHICAGO BUSINESS
— 2020 candidates call out McDonald’s over sexual harassment In a letter being sent Tuesday to CEO Steve Easterbrook, eight senators led by Tammy Duckworth of Illinois decry “unsafe and intolerable” conditions and “unacceptable” behavior in the chain’s restaurants. The group includes 2020 contestants Bernie Sanders of Vermont, Elizabeth Warren of Massachusetts, Kamala Harris of California and Amy Klobuchar of Minnesota. – Bloomberg
https://www.chicagobusiness.com/consumer-products/2020-candidates-call-out-mcdonalds-over-sexual-harassment

WBBM
— Mayor Signals Support For ‘Fair Workweek’ Measure – CRAIG DELLIMORE (DIERSEN: In September of 1969, even though I was available to work every Monday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday, and every day that NIU was not is session, my Democrat Park Forest Post Office superiors forced me to resign my part-time job saying that I was not available to work enough hours. They would not have done that if I had been a Democrat, minority, female, and/or veteran.) 
https://wbbm780.radio.com/articles/mayor-signals-support-fair-workweek-measure

KANKAKEE DAILY JOURNAL
— Illinois, land of schmucks – Alan Webber
https://www.daily-journal.com/opinion/columnists/alan-webber-illinois-land-of-schmucks/article_f03992ba-8b7b-11e9-92ea-133ee8454d2a.html

CHAMPAIGN/URBANA NEWS GAZETTE
— Pickleball, anyone? – Editorial
http://www.news-gazette.com/opinion/editorials/2019-06-11/editorial-pickleball-anyone.html
— Fair or foul? Campaigns fight for public opinion – Jim Dey
http://www.news-gazette.com/opinion/columns/2019-06-11/jim-dey-fair-or-foul-campaigns-fight-public-opinion.html

NPR ILLINOIS
— Sexual Harassment Accuser Wants Pritzker To Ax Part of Measure – MAUREEN FOERTSCH MCKINNEY 
https://www.nprillinois.org/post/sexual-harassment-accuser-wants-pritzker-ax-part-measure#stream/0

WIRE POINTS
— Pritzker’s untruth: Illinois’ budget is billions out of balance – Ted Dabrowski and John Klingner
https://wirepoints.org/pritzkers-untruth-illinois-budget-is-billions-out-of-balance/

ILLINOIS FAMILY INSTITUTE
— 2019 IFI Banquet Speaker Just Announced!: Rev. Franklin Graham – David E. Smith 
https://illinoisfamily.org/ifi_news/2019-ifi-banquet-speaker-just-announced/

GOPUSA
— Ocasio-Cortez doesn’t make enough, wants pay raises for Congress
http://www.gopusa.com/?p=70830
— Are Abortion & Gay Rights American Values? – Patrick J. Buchanan
http://www.gopusa.com/?p=70812
— No, the Boston Marathon bomber shouldn’t be allowed to vote (DIERSEN: Democrats, Libertarians, Greens, and RINOs want only the following to vote: those who are anti-Trump, anti-Protestant, anti-conservative, anti-patriotic, anti-Republican, anti-American, anti-White, anti-male, anti-older people, anti-rich people, anti-gun owners, anti-German Americans, anti-draft avoiders, and/or anti-those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.)
http://www.gopusa.com/?p=70802

FOX NEWS
— The Democratic Party does not love immigrants. They just want to control them – Tucker Carlson
https://www.foxnews.com/opinion/tucker-carlson-the-democratic-party-does-not-love-immigrants-they-just-want-to-control-them
— Ingraham: Why are we helping illegal immigrants when we can’t help ourselves? – Victor Garcia
https://www.foxnews.com/politics/ingraham-why-are-we-helping-illegal-immigrants-when-we-cant-help-ourselves

AMERICAN THINKER
— Could bribes be involved in Congress’s refusal to seal the border? – Robert Arvay (DIERSEN: Ever-increasingly, politicians talk and act like they are taking bribes from Mexico and from other foreign countries.)
https://www.americanthinker.com/blog/2019/06/could_bribes_be_involved_in_congresss_refusal_to_seal_the_border.html

AMERICAN GREATNESS
— Paying Off the Many, At the Expense of the Middle – Jackson Scott
https://www.amgreatness.com/2019/06/10/paying-off-the-many-at-the-expense-of-the-middle/

BREITBART
— Pete Buttigieg Gave Special IDs to Illegal Immigrants in South Bend – CHARLIE SPIERING
https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2019/06/10/pete-buttigieg-gave-special-ids-to-illegal-immigrants-in-south-bend/
— Globalist Front: Mass Immigration Necessary to Replace Dying Americans – John Binder
https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2019/06/10/globalist-front-mass-immigration-necessary-to-replace-dying-americans/
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Those who want cheap labor and despise Americans who share my demographics say “America Needs As Much Immigration as Economy Can Take.” They look down on me because I did yard work and delivered newspapers 1962-1964; washed dishes 1964-1966; cleaned golf shoes, chipped slag, and pumped gasoline in 1966; delivered mail 1966-1969; worked on an automobile assembly line and as a security guard in 1970; sold tires, automotive services, and major appliances 1970-1971; pumped gasoline 1971-1972; collected delinquent taxes 1971-1980; and audited federal agencies 1980-1997.)
https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2019/06/10/watch-george-will-america-needs-as-much-immigration-as-economy-can-take/
— ‘Case for Reparations’ Author Praises Warren: ‘I Think She Means It’ – Tony Lee (DIERSEN: Who will the Democrats put in charge of determining how much reparations should be paid by those in your neighborhood, in your precinct, in your municipality, in your township/ward, in your county, in Illinois, and in America? My critics/opponents have always hinted/implied/argued/shouted that I should pay lots of reparations because I am Protestant (baptized, raised, and confirmed as a Missouri Synod Lutheran), conservative, patriotic, Republican, American, White, male, old (born in 1948), non-poor, gun owner, 100% German American, draft avoider, and my ancestors have been in America since 1844.) 
https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2019/06/10/case-for-reparations-author-praises-warren-i-think-she-means-it/

DAILY CALLER
— NEW YORK LAWMAKERS INTRODUCE DECRIMINALIZING SEX WORK – Mary Margaret Olohan (DIERSEN: New York today, Illinois tomorrow?)
https://dailycaller.com/2019/06/10/new-york-sex-work/

TOWNHALL
— Mexico Put Their Money Where Their Mouth Is When It Comes To Illegals Flocking To The U.S. – Beth Baumann
https://townhall.com/tipsheet/bethbaumann/2019/06/10/mexican-military-started-rounding-up-illegals-riding-the-beast-train-to-the-united-states-n2547948

REUTERS
— Americans’ perception of LGBTQ rights under federal law largely incorrect – Maria Caspani (DIERSEN: From what I see, ever increasingly, individuals, organizations, companies, governments, and countries not only promote LGBTQ activity, they get rid of individuals, organizations, companies, governments, and countries that do not promote LGBTQ activity.) 
https://www.reuters.com/article/us-usa-lgbt-stonewall-equality/americans-perception-of-lgbtq-rights-under-federal-law-largely-incorrect-reuters-ipsos-idUSKCN1TC120

NEW YORK TIMES
— With Most States Under One Party’s Control, America Grows More Divided – Timothy Williams
https://www.nytimes.com/2019/06/11/us/state-legislatures-partisan-polarized.html
(FROM THE ARTICLE: When J.B. Pritzker took over as the governor of Illinois this year, Democratic lawmakers, who had spent four years at an impasse with his Republican predecessor, vowed that their party’s new grip on the State Capitol would bring immediate change. The pace has been startling. In recent months, Illinois legislators have moved sharply to the left, deeming abortion a fundamental right for women no matter what the Supreme Court might decide, raising the minimum wage, taking steps to legalize recreational marijuana and introducing a graduated income tax. . .Alabama and Illinois — one overwhelmingly red, the other blue — were more representative of this year’s tone, providing perhaps the best examples of political parties moving to enact utterly different agendas. After Alabama effectively banned abortion last month, female lawmakers in Illinois responded almost immediately, pressing through a bill expanding abortion rights in their state. (Abortion rights groups have sued to stop the Alabama law from taking effect.) And while Illinois voted to allow sports betting and to legalize recreational marijuana, Alabama failed to approve either a state lottery or medical marijuana. . .In Illinois, Republicans were in much the same position as Democrats in Alabama: Outnumbered and outflanked. And like Alabama Democrats, Illinois Republicans lost nearly every vote of significance. In addition to voting to raise the minimum wage to $15 by 2025, the state legislature became the first in the nation to pass a bill legalizing both the sale and possession of marijuana. (In other states, voters have approved such laws through ballot initiatives.) Dale Righter, a Republican in the Illinois Senate, said that without power, Republicans’ hopes relied on conservative Democratic voters deciding that their lawmakers had gone too far. “I have no doubt that there are Democratic voters saying, ‘Hey, this isn’t what I signed up for,’” he said.)

WASHINGTON POST
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: A Trump-hater says “Don’t pray for Trump. Protest him.”
https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2019/06/11/dont-pray-trump-protest-him/

NEW YORK POST
— Pence defends barring rainbow flag at US embassies during pride month – Lia Eustachewich
https://nypost.com/2019/06/11/pence-defends-barring-rainbow-flag-at-us-embassies-during-pride-month/
— Why affluent millennials are ditching New York – Bernadette Hogan (DIERSEN: When did you first start earning $100,000 in today’s dollars? I did in 1987 when I was 39 years old. By then, I had a) worked for GAO for almost 8 years, b) worked for IRS for almost 9 years, c) passed the CPA and Certified Internal Auditor examinations on my first attempt, d) earned a master’s degree in accounting from DePaul, MBA from Loyola, and bachelor’s degree in management from NIU, and e) became a licensed CPA.)
https://nypost.com/2019/06/10/why-affluent-millennials-are-ditching-new-york/
(FROM THE ARTICLE: Some 4,867 under-35-year-olds with gross adjusted incomes of $100,000 or more fled New York between 2015 and 2016, according to an analysis of IRS data by the Web site SmartAsset. “That is more than twice the number of rich millennials leaving Illinois, which has the second-largest decrease of rich millennials in our study,” said company rep Kara Gibson. A majority of the well-heeled millennials headed west to California and Washington state — 3,597 and 1,920, respectively. Texas, Colorado and Florida rounded out the top five destinations.)

WEEK
— How the Democratic Party internalized libertarianism – Matthew Walther (DIERSEN: There are tremendous conflicts between the Libertarian and Republican party platforms. I should write a book about Libertarians a) who falsely claim to be Republican and b) who do everything that they can destroy me.) 
https://theweek.com/articles/846330/how-democratic-party-internalized-libertarianism

ANNISTON STAR
— Jacksonville council approves Harrell resignation, seeks replacement – Daniel Mayes (DIERSEN: Why hasn’t the Daily Herald reported on Wheaton’s filling its North District vacancy?) 
https://www.annistonstar.com/news/jacksonville/jacksonville-council-approves-harrell-resignation-seeks-replacement/article_7feb3da4-8beb-11e9-b50f-ab2281518c04.html

NEWSWEEK
— ‘U.S.A.’ SPRAY-PAINTED ON CARS OUTSIDE CALIFORNIA HOME, FAMILY SAYS IT WAS OVER MEXICAN FLAG FLYING IN DRIVEWAY – CALLUM PATON
https://www.newsweek.com/us-spray-painted-california-home-mexican-flag-1443332

HIGH TIMES
— DISGUSTING, TRAGIC: Nevada Prohibits Employment Discrimination Based on Cannabis Use Those who legally use cannabis in Nevada can breathe a bit easier. – A.J. Herrington (DIERSEN: Because stoners are impaired, I would not want to work for, work with, or supervise stoners. I should write a book about my superiors in the federal government who were heavy drinkers. They favored their employees who were heavy drinkers like they were. They got rid of those like me who did not drink.)
https://hightimes.com/news/nevada-prohibits-employment-discrimination-based-cannabis-use/

June 10 Morning Edition

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Ever-increasingly, Democrats promote LGBTQ activity. To promote LGBTQ activity is to destroy traditional marriage and to destroy the traditional family.
https://chicago.suntimes.com/2019/6/9/18658506/pride-gay-lesbian-parade-straight-stonewall

DAILY HERALD
— FRONT PAGE WITH COLOR PICTURE OF TWO DOGS: Earmarks helped secure Rebuild Illinois approval. What’s in it for the suburbs? (Dog parks?) – Marni Pyke
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20190610/earmarks-helped-secure-rebuild-illinois-approval-whats-in-it-for-the-suburbs-dog-parks

SPRINGFIELD STATE JOURNAL REGISTER
— Durbin talks Mexico, flooding, cig taxes, abortion, Joe Crain – Steven Spearie
https://www.sj-r.com/news/20190609/durbin-talks-mexico-flooding-cig-taxes-abortion-joe-crain

ROCKFORD REGISTER STAR
— State on verge of fiscal, moral bankruptcy – James Thompson
https://www.rrstar.com/opinion/20190609/my-view-state-on-verge-of-fiscal-moral-bankruptcy

DEKALB DAILY CHRONICLE
— DeKalb County lawmakers see legislative mixed bag for GOP Local lawmakers said party’s status forced them to pick battles – KEITH HERNANDEZ
https://www.daily-chronicle.com/2019/06/09/dekalb-county-lawmakers-see-legislative-mixed-bag-for-gop/am04r3c/

HERALD & REVIEW & JOURNAL GAZETTE NEWS COURIER
— DISGUSTING, TRAGIC: Pot pushers push pot.
https://herald-review.com/business/pot-is-almost-legal-in-illinois-here-s-a-q/article_27316ef6-27cb-5ee2-bba2-08c898d64751.html
https://jg-tc.com/news/national/govt-and-politics/cannabis-banking-bill-may-falter-again-despite-state-support/article_94c09dc3-337a-5891-bb0d-32d3e4fe8394.html

KWQC
— Galesburg LGBTQ+ community holds second annual pride picnic (DIERSEN: To promote LGBTQ activity is to destroy traditional marriage and to destroy the traditional family.)
https://www.kwqc.com/content/news/Galesburg-LGBTQ-community-holds-second-annual-pride-picnic-511059292.html

NPR ILLINOIS
— YouTube Removes White Supremacist Content – HANNAH ALLAM (DIERSEN: What have you posted that your critics/opponents removed? T served as webmaster for the a) Milton Township Republican Central Committee (MTRCC) 2000-2004 and 2008-2010, b) TAPROOT Republicans of Illinois 2005-2012, c) Illinois Center Right Coalition (ICRC) 2004-2006, and d) Milton Township 2001-2003. In 2004 and in 2010, my critics/opponents in the MTRCC removed my MTRCC meeting and fundraiser reports from MTRCC’s website. In 2006, my critics/opponents in the ICRC removed my ICRC meeting and fundraiser reports from ICRC’s website. Those reports contained the a) date, time, and location that the meetings and fundraisers were held, b) who spoke at those meetings and fundraisers, c) approximately how many attended, and d) candidates, elected officials, and party leaders who attended.)
https://www.nprillinois.org/post/youtube-removes-white-supremacist-content#stream/0

CHICAGO NOW
— Aurora Illinois keeps Pride Parade a safe place to celebrate – Meggan Sommerville (DIERSEN: To promote LGBTQ activity is to destroy traditional marriage and to destroy the traditional family.)
http://www.chicagonow.com/trans-girl-cross/2019/06/aurora-pride-parade-safe-place-celebrate/

PROPUBLICA ILLINOIS
— As Illinois Expands Gambling, It Will Also Try to Determine How Many Gambling Addicts It Has Illinois will finally conduct a thorough study of the gambling problem in the state — the first such survey in nearly 30 years. It said it will spend more money to treat addiction, too. – Dan Mihalopoulos and Jason Grotto
https://www.propublica.org/article/illinois-gambling-addiction-study

ILLINOIS FAMILY INSTITUTE
— Leftist Government Employee Calls IFI Divisive Promoter of Christian Sharia Law – Laurie Higgins 
https://illinoisfamily.org/islam-sharia/leftist-government-employee-calls-ifi-divisive-promoter-of-christian-sharia-law/

ILLINOIS REVIEW
— LEADERSHIP CHANGES AT ILLINOIS-BASED HEARTLAND INSTITUTE
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2019/06/leadership-changes-at-illinois-based-heartland-institute.html

WASHINGTON EXAMINER
— Traffickers reap up to $2.3 billion in illegal immigration, offer ‘all-inclusive’ packages – Paul Bedard
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/washington-secrets/traffickers-reap-up-to-2-3-billion-in-illegal-immigration-offer-all-inclusive-packages

NEWSMAX
— Flap About Gay Pride Flag At Embassies Hurts GOP – John Gizzi (DIERSEN: To promote LGBTQ activity is to destroy traditional marriage and to destroy the traditional family.)
https://www.newsmax.com/newsfront/lgbt-homosexuality-flag-trump/2019/06/09/id/919588/

AMERICAN GREATNESS
— Trump’s America: No Country for Illegal Aliens – Pedro Gonzalez
https://www.amgreatness.com/2019/06/09/trumps-america-no-country-for-illegal-aliens/

FRONTPAGE MAGAZINE
— YOUTUBE’S FAILED BAN SHOWS WHY INTERNET CENSORSHIP IS DOOMED TO FAIL Free speech can’t be stopped. – Daniel Greenfield
https://www.frontpagemag.com/fpm/273965/youtubes-failed-ban-shows-why-internet-censorship-daniel-greenfield

DAILY WIRE
— Cory Booker Suggests Spending Money On Border Security Like Rejecting Jews Fleeing Holocaust – RYAN SAAVEDRA (DIERSEN: Ever-increasingly, Democrats a) paint Republicans as being like Nazis and b) paint illegals as being like Jews.) 
https://www.dailywire.com/news/48202/cory-booker-suggests-spending-money-border-ryan-saavedra

ONE NEWS NOW
— TSA: No ID? No problem … if you’re here illegally – Chad Groening
https://onenewsnow.com/national-security/2019/06/10/tsa-no-id-no-problem-if-youre-here-illegally
— Every year, 300k ‘anchor babies’ born in U.S. – Michael F. Haverluck 
https://onenewsnow.com/national-security/2019/06/09/every-year-300k-anchor-babies-born-in-us

BIZ PAC REVIEW
— Conservative news crew assaulted at Buttigieg rally, Kaitlin Bennet calls on mayor to condemn violence – Zachary Leeman (DIERSEN: Duckworth her thugs throw me out her rally with Michael J. Fox in the Arrowhead Golf Club in Wheaton in 2006.)
https://www.bizpacreview.com/2019/06/09/conservative-news-crew-assaulted-at-buttigieg-rally-kaitlin-bennet-calls-on-mayor-to-condemn-violence-763338

WORLD NET DAILY
— WILL YOUTUBE BE CENSORING YOU TOO NEXT? Rev. Jesse Lee Peterson shreds far-left Big Tech reeking with intolerance (DIERSEN: I should write a book about those individuals, organizations, companies, and governments that censor me. They promote dependency on government, dependency on charity, LGBTQ activity, abortion, mass/illegal immigration, booze, gambling, pot and other vices, patronage, political affiliation discrimination, reverse discrimination, age discrimination, retaliation, and even worse things. They focus on destroying those individuals, organizations, companies, and governments that they cannot manipulate/dominate.) 
https://www.wnd.com/2019/06/will-youtube-be-censoring-you-too-next/

HERITAGE FOUNDATION
— A Progressive Road Map for Soaking the Middle Class Adam Michael
https://www.heritage.org/taxes/report/progressive-road-map-soaking-the-middle-class

AMERICAN FREE PRESS
— Internet Free Speech All But Dead – Philip Giraldi
http://americanfreepress.net/internet-free-speech-all-but-dead/
(FROM THE ARTICLE: Social networking sites have voluntarily employed technical fixes that restrict some content and have also hired “reviewers” who look for objectionable material and remove it. Pending European legislation, meanwhile, might require Internet search engines to eliminate access to many unacceptable old posts. YouTube has already been engaged in deleting existing old material and is working with biased “partners” like the Anti-Defamation League (ADL) to set up guidelines to restrict future content. Many users of Facebook will have already undoubtedly noted that some contacts have been blocked temporarily (or even permanently) and denied access to the site. Google now automatically disables or limits searches for material that it deems to be undesirable. If Google does not approve of something it will either not appear in search results or it will be very low on the list. And what does come up will likely favor content that derives from those who pay Google to promote their products or services. Information that originates with competitors will either be very low in the search results or even blocked. Google is consequently hardly an unbiased source of information.)

THE HILL
— Trump: Mexico doing more on illegal immigration than Democrats – KYLE BALLUCK
https://thehill.com/homenews/administration/447669-trump-mexico-doing-more-on-illegal-immigration-than-democrats

NEW YORK TIMES
— FRONT PAGE WITH BIG COLOR GRAPHIC: How Old Should a President Be? With So Many Choices, Democrats Are Sharply Divided – LISA LERER and DENISE LU (DIERSEN: Government is nasty. Politics is nasty. Democrats and Democrat plants are nasty. Libertarians and Libertarian plants are nasty. Greens and Green plants are nasty. RINOs are nasty. Of course, the aforesaid promote age discrimination.) 
https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2019/06/09/us/politics/2020-democractic-candidates-ages.html

WASHINGTON POST
— Trump defends deal with Mexico that critics say will do little to curb migrant crisis
https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/trump-defends-deal-with-mexico-that-critics-say-will-do-little-to-curb-migrant-crisis/2019/06/09/0fd7d12e-8ada-11e9-8f69-a2795fca3343_story.html
— He doesn’t speak English. Should that be considered in an application for disability benefits? – Kimberly Kindy (DIERSEN: If current trends are not reversed, you will be barred from getting an education, barred from getting a job, barred from getting etc. in America unless you speak, read, and write Spanish.)
https://www.washingtonpost.com/national/he-doesnt-speak-english-should-that-be-considered-in-an-application-for-disability-benefits/2019/06/08/60660b3e-8629-11e9-98c1-e945ae5db8fb_story.html

NEW YORK DAILY NEWS
— Legalize sex work, New York: Let adults make their own choices – JESSICA RAVEN (DIERSEN: Sooner or later, those who promote booze, gambling, and pot will promote prostitution.)
https://www.nydailynews.com/opinion/ny-oped-legalize-sex-work-new-york-20190610-o3ymum27a5fj7pavejfgmjufru-story.html

DELAWARE ONLINE
— Another vacancy is coming to Wilmington’s divided City Council – Jeanne Kuang
https://www.delawareonline.com/story/news/2019/06/10/another-vacancy-coming-wilmingtons-divided-city-council/1379691001/

WALL STREET JOURNAL
— You Can Mute Emails, Texts, Tweets and More—And You Should The mute button, available in your email, texting app, Facebook and more, lets you control what you see and hear online without having to block or unfriend – David Pierce (DIERSEN: My critics/opponents do not want you to read anything that they did not write or bless. I should write a book about my critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes.)
https://www.wsj.com/articles/you-can-mute-emails-texts-tweets-and-moreand-you-should-11560085201
— HARDCOPY ARTICLE TITLE: Pitch for Growth Targets Job Licenses – Eric Morath (DIERSEN: My Democrat GAO superiors, supervisors, coworkers, and subordinates were furious when I became a licensed CPA in 1981 when I was 32 years old.)
https://www.wsj.com/articles/with-labor-market-tight-some-states-loosen-rules-for-licensed-jobs-11560078000

MOTLEY FOOL
— DISGUSTING, TRAGIC: Pot pushers push pot.
https://www.fool.com/investing/2019/06/09/after-illinois-these-states-could-legalize-recreat.aspx
— DISGUSTING, TRAGIC: LGBTQ pushers push LGBTQ activity.
https://www.fool.com/careers/2019/06/10/glassdoor-study-finds-lgbtq-harassment-pervasive-i.aspx

USA TODAY
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: USA Today promotes LGBTQ activity. To promote LGBTQ activity is to destroy traditional marriage and to destroy the traditional family.
https://www.usatoday.com/story/life/books/2019/06/09/lgbtq-books-pride-month-tan-france-gentleman-jack/1371644001/
— 3 reasons real estate is a lousy retirement investment: Location, location, location – Ken Fisher 
https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/2019/06/09/retirement-savings-shouldnt-depend-real-estate-profits/1359794001/
— Homeless in College: Students sleep in cars, on couches when they have nowhere else to go – Charisse Jones,
https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/2019/06/10/homelessness-among-college-students-growing-crisis/3747117002/

June 8 Evening Edition

ABC7
— State Department denies embassies’ requests to fly rainbow LGBT pride flag for Pride Month – Conor Finnegan
https://abc7chicago.com/politics/state-dept-denies-embassies-requests-to-fly-rainbow-pride-flag/5338389/
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Pot pushers push pot.
https://abc7chicago.com/politics/weekend-watch-the-economic-impact-of-recreational-marijuana-in-illinois-/5336753/

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Sanguinetti walked in West Chicago’s Railroad Days Parade Saturday afternoon, June 8, 2019.
https://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/chi-ugc-article-west-chicagos-railroad-days-parade-this-satu-2019-06-04-story.html

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— Casino bill puts south suburban properties in play Towns with available land are talking deals with gaming interests. – David Roeder
https://chicago.suntimes.com/2019/6/8/18656591/casino-bill-racetrack-gambling-chicago-south-suburbs

DAILY HERALD
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Ever-increasingly, Democrats promote LGBTQ activity.
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20190608/elgin-police-provide-extra-pride-on-naperville-couples-wedding-day

SPRINGFIELD STATE JOURNAL REGISTER
— Statehouse Insider: Pritzker not just another rich guy with no experience – Doug Finke
https://www.sj-r.com/opinion/20190608/statehouse-insider-pritzker-not-just-another-rich-guy-with-no-experience

KANE COUNTY CHRONICLE
— Illinois lurches left in 2019 legislative session In first year as governor, Pritzker pushes through far-reaching agenda – PETER HANCOCK, JERRY NOWICKI, REBECCA ANZEL and GRANT MORAN
https://www.kcchronicle.com/2019/06/07/illinois-lurches-left-in-2019-legislative-session/avyu4b2/

KANKAKEE DAILY JOURNAL
— The truth behind the gas tax hike – David Giuliani 
https://www.daily-journal.com/news/local/david-giuliani-the-truth-behind-the-gas-tax-hike/article_07f87f04-870f-11e9-83d3-6358e2a8e253.html

FOX ILLINOIS
— 2020 Democratic candidates celebrate LGBTQ pride, target Trump – AP
https://foxillinois.com/news/nation-world/2020-democratic-candidates-celebrate-lgbtq-pride-in-iowa

BOB BERLIN
— Naperville City Council Hosts Recreational Marijuana Forum
https://www.bobberlin.com/news/naperville-city-council-hosts-recreational-marijuana-forum?fbclid=IwAR2F1IFiy6HAjY5d-SmpWgcZpQfu8Iu225l-oEV6PIpShcPzfsgoe4-kVwY

MCHENRY COUNTY BLOG
— John Kass Suggests State Motto Be “Shut Up and Take It” Because “Land of Lincoln” Doesn’t Cut It Anymore
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2019/06/08/kass-suggests-state-motto-be-shut-up-and-take-it-because-land-of-lincoln-doesnt-cut-it-anymore/

PRAIRIE STATE WIRE
— Former GOP candidate Greenberg disheartened by Rep. Durkin, House leadership in wake of session – Glenn Minnis
https://prairiestatewire.com/stories/512615963-former-gop-candidate-greenberg-disheartened-by-rep-durkin-house-leadership-in-wake-of-session

WASHINGTON TIMES
— Democrats blast Trump for forcing Mexico deal to cut illegal immigration – Stephen Dinan
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2019/jun/8/democrats-blast-trump-forcing-mexico-deal-cut-ille/

FOX NEWS
— Pelosi needs to address ‘invasion’ at border, Congress’ inaction ‘shameful’, GOP Rep. says – Sam Dorman
https://www.foxnews.com/politics/pelosi-invasion-border-congress-inaction-border

TOWNHALL
— Hello, Irony: TSA Allows Illegal Aliens Without Papers To Fly – Beth Baumann
https://townhall.com/tipsheet/bethbaumann/2019/06/08/hello-irony-tsa-allows-illegal-aliens-without-papers-to-fly-n2547808

MEDIA RESEARCH CENTER
— Media Wish Trump Would Just Shut Up and Take Their Abuse – Jeffrey Lord
https://www.newsbusters.org/blogs/nb/jeffrey-lord/2019/06/08/media-wishes-trump-would-just-shut-and-take-their-abuse

WORLD NET DAILY
— HUNDREDS OF ILLEGALS FROM EBOLA-RIDDEN CONGO DUMPED IN TEXAS 350 more on way – major threat ignored by mainstream media
https://www.wnd.com/2019/06/hundreds-of-illegals-from-ebola-ridden-congo-dumped-in-texas/

COLLEGE FIX
— Legal immigrant prof’s criticisms of illegal immigration result in calls for his ouster
https://www.thecollegefix.com/legal-immigrant-profs-criticisms-of-illegal-immigration-result-in-calls-for-his-ouster/

THE HILL
— Employers must be prosecuted to end the flow of illegal immigrants – JONATHAN TURLEY
https://thehill.com/opinion/immigration/447561-employers-must-be-prosecuted-to-end-the-flow-of-illegal-immigrants
— Some US embassies fly rainbow flag despite rejected requests from Trump admin – TAL AXELROD
https://thehill.com/homenews/administration/447595-some-us-embassies-fly-rainbow-flag-despite-rejected-requests-from

NBC NEWS
— Trump admin tells U.S. embassies they can’t fly pride flag on flagpoles The administration is rejecting requests from U.S. embassies to fly the rainbow flag on flagpoles during June, LGBTQ Pride Month, say 3 U.S. diplomats. – Josh Lederman
https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/national-security/trump-admin-tells-u-s-embassies-they-can-t-fly-n1015236

WASHINGTON POST
— White House hopefuls target Trump for anti-LGBTQ policies – AP (DIERSEN: Democrats target everyone who does not promote LGBTQ activity.)
https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2020-democratic-candidates-celebrate-lgbtq-pride-in-iowa/2019/06/08/0b9b0f58-89a5-11e9-9d73-e2ba6bbf1b9b_story.html
— Some U.S. embassies still hoisting rainbow flags, despite advisory from Washington – Carol Morello
https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/national-security/us-embassies-still-hoisting-rainbow-flags-despite-advisory-from-washington/2019/06/08/eeea0bd4-89f4-11e9-a870-b9c411dc4312_story.html

June 5 Evening Edition

WHITE HOUSE
— Why Mexico must act
https://www.whitehouse.gov/1600daily/

ABC7
— Governor Pritzker signs Illinois budget, graduated income tax bills into law – Craig Wall
https://abc7chicago.com/politics/pritzker-signs-illinois-budget-graduated-income-tax-bills-into-law/5333204/

NBC5
— Pritzker Signs State Budget, Graduated Income Tax Plan
https://www.nbcchicago.com/blogs/ward-room/pritzker-signs-state-budget-graduated-income-tax-plan-510865441.html

CBS2
— Pritzker Makes Good On Getting A Graduated Income Tax On The 2020 Ballot – Derrick Blakley
https://chicago.cbslocal.com/2019/06/05/pritzker-makes-good-on-getting-a-graduated-income-tax-on-the-2020-ballot/
— Pritzker Signs Illinois Budget, Income Tax Measure – AP
https://chicago.cbslocal.com/2019/06/05/pritzker-to-sign-illinois-budget/

FOX NEWS CHICAGO
— Pritzker signs state budget, including lawmaker pay raise – AP
http://www.fox32chicago.com/news/local/pritzker-to-sign-state-budget-including-lawmaker-pay-raise-1
— Trump supporter pops massive balloon depicting POTUS as baby at UK protests
http://www.fox32chicago.com/politics/trump-supporter-pops-massive-balloon-depicting-potus-as-baby-at-uk-protests

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— Top Trump donors hitting Chicago; Cubs game on agenda Cubs co-owner Todd Ricketts leads the fundraising drive to re-elect President Donald Trump. – Lynn Sweet 
https://chicago.suntimes.com/columnists/2019/6/5/18654666/president-donald-trump-donors-hit-chicago-white-house-chief-staff-mulvaney-cubs-agenda
— Pritzker signs budget, income tax rates bill for his ‘fair tax’ plan — touts ‘new era of fiscal stability’ Pritzker signed the income tax measure, as well as three budget bills — the operating budget, the revenue for the spending and a budget implementation measure. And part of that spending plan includes a controversial measure: a cost-of-living $1,600 pay bump for lawmakers. – Tina Sfondeles
https://chicago.suntimes.com/2019/6/5/18654114/pritzker-signs-budget-income-tax-rates-bill-fair-tax-graduated-fiscal-stability
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Trump-haters say “Trump tariffs on Mexico threaten Illinois prosperity.” Ever-increasingly, Trump-haters side with foreign countries against America.
https://chicago.suntimes.com/2019/6/5/18653912/mexico-tariffs-illinois-imports-trade-war-editorial
— It doesn’t take quantum physics to understand Pritzker’s ‘Rebuild Illinois’ program, but just in case … I’m told state representatives were instructed to designate $2.5 million-$3 million worth of projects for their districts, while senators were allotted $5 million-$6 million, not to suggest everyone was treated equally. – Mark Brown
https://chicago.suntimes.com/columnists/2019/6/5/18654619/capital-bill-pork-barrel-quantum-physics-pritzkers-rebuild-illinois-program-madigan
— Boston group sparks outrage with plans to host ‘Straight Pride’ parade June is Pride Month, historically a time to celebrate lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer history. – USA TODAY
https://chicago.suntimes.com/2019/6/5/18654064/straight-pride-parade-boston-june

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— Gov. J.B. Pritzker signed a $40 billion state budget into law. Here’s a look at what your tax dollars are buying.
https://www.chicagotribune.com/politics/ct-met-cb-illinois-budget-20190605-story.html
— Gov. J.B. Pritzker signs $40 billion state budget passed with bipartisan support – Dan Petrella
https://www.chicagotribune.com/politics/ct-met-illinois-budget-pritzker-signed-law-20190605-story.html
— During pro-immigrant speech, Mayor Lori Lightfoot criticizes ICE, President Trump – Gregory Pratt (DIERSEN: Ever-increasingly, Democrats encourage immigrants, and everyone else, to hate Republicans.)
https://www.chicagotribune.com/politics/ct-met-lori-lightfoot-trump-ice-20190604-story.html
— Fact check: Trump said protests over his UK visit were ‘very, very small’ as thousands demonstrated nearby – AP
https://www.chicagotribune.com/nation-world/ct-fact-check-trump-london-protests-20190604-story.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Trump-haters say “Midwestern farmers and other victims of Trump’s tariffs.”
https://www.chicagotribune.com/opinion/editorials/ct-edit-tariffs-mexico-midwest-usmca-20190606-story.html
— Illinois residents can expect to pay higher taxes when shopping Amazon and Etsy next year. Here’s why. – Ally Marotti
https://www.chicagotribune.com/business/ct-biz-online-shopping-tax-illinois-20190605-story.html
— Look out, here comes the Straight Pride Parade! – Alexandra Petri
https://www.chicagotribune.com/opinion/commentary/ct-perspec-straight-pride-parade-satire-petri-20190605-story.html

DAILY HERALD
— Car fee, tax would wipe out graduated tax plan’s savings for many in Illinois – Jake Griffin (DIERSEN: While I own seven vehicles, I drive them very little because I spend 10+ hours each and every day putting GOPUSA ILLINOIS emails together and sending them out. Only one of the seven is over 25 years old. Six times $50 is $300.) 
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20190605/car-fee-tax-would-wipe-out-graduated-tax-plans-savings-for-many-in-illinois
(FROM THE ARTICLE: The average Illinois car owner would pay an extra $50 a year to register it and about $95 more annually to gas it up. The motor fuel tax hike would go into effect July 1, but the registration fee increase wouldn’t happen until the first of the year. Money generated by the increases would pay for road construction and other public works projects throughout the state, which Pritzker and other backers say are long overdue and will create jobs. The fees also include a 6% daily and 9% monthly tax on parking in garages and lots, a $1 increase in the per-pack cigarette tax to $2.98 and changes in the tax structure for online purchases.)
— Billionaire acquires former McDonald’s campus in Oak Brook – Richard Klicki
https://www.dailyherald.com/business/20190605/billionaire-acquires-former-mcdonalds-campus-in-oak-brook
— No state funds for Longmeadow Parkway leaves Lauzen fuming – James Fuller
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20190605/no-state-funds-for-longmeadow-parkway-leaves-lauzen-fuming
— VERY SAD: Aurora celebrating second annual Pride Parade – Ann Piccininni 
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20190605/aurora-celebrating-second-annual-pride-parade
— West Chicago’s Railroad Days Parade moved up – Rosemary Mackey
https://www.dailyherald.com/submitted/20190604/w-chicagos-railroad-days-parade-moved-up

CRAIN’S CHICAGO BUSINESS
— Former McDonald’s HQ sold to California hair-care mogul The billionaire co-founder of the Paul Mitchell hair-care brand has purchased the 80-acre site in Oak Brook, potentially setting it up for redevelopment. – DANNY ECKER 
https://www.chicagobusiness.com/commercial-real-estate/former-mcdonalds-hq-sold-california-hair-care-mogul

WTTW
— Illinois Has a New State Budget. Will It Help Fix Fiscal Woes? – Amanda Vinicky and Nicole Cardos 
https://news.wttw.com/2019/06/05/illinois-has-new-state-budget-will-it-help-fix-fiscal-woes

NORTHWEST HERALD
— State Sen. Jim Oberweis announces Crystal Lake campaign office grand opening Oberweis plans to run for Lauren Underwood’s congressional seat – BRITTANY KEEPERMAN
https://www.nwherald.com/2019/06/05/state-sen-jim-oberweis-announces-crystal-lake-campaign-office-grand-opening/amgmfrg/

ALTON TELEGRAPH
— How LGBT business owners boost chances to win big business contracts – Joyce M. Rosenberg
https://www.thetelegraph.com/news/article/How-LGBT-owners-boost-chances-to-win-big-business-13938839.php

MCHENRY COUNTY BLOG
— At Least One Newspaper Figures Out Democrats’ Tax Hikes Will Exceed Any (Temporary) Income Tax Savings from Dems’ Graduated Income Tax Amendment
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2019/06/05/at-least-one-newspaper-figures-out-democrats-tax-hikes-will-exceed-any-temporary-income-tax-savings-from-dems-graduated-income-tax-amendment/ 
— General Assembly Adds to Unfunded Teacher Pensions at Teacher’s Union Request
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2019/06/04/128164/

PRAIRIE STATE WIRE
— Sen. Warren praises Illinois’ abortion legislation – Glenn Minnis
https://prairiestatewire.com/stories/512606877-sen-warren-praises-illinois-abortion-legislation

GOPUSA ILLINOIS
— Chris Kachiroubas spoke very highly of Frank Napolitano at his outstanding fundraiser Thursday evening, May 30, 2019, at Aurelio’s Ristorante in Winfield. The 40 attendees included Annette Corrigan, Christine Fenne, Heidi Holan, and David Olsen. Event sponsors included Greg Boltz, Kirk Dillard, Jay Fisher, Jim Oberweis, Evelyn Sanguinetti, and Judge Ann Celine Walsh. – Dave Diersen 
http://www.gopillinois.com

ILLINOIS REVIEW
— IVES: AN UNDEMOCRATIC, UNBALANCED STATE BUDGET PASSED BY “THIEVES IN THE NIGHT”
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2019/06/an-undemocratic-unbalanced-budget-passes-in-illinois-and-no-one-knows-the-details.html
— IL DEMS UNDERWOOD, CASTEN AND BUSTOS VOTE TO PROVIDE AMNESTY FOR GANG MEMBERS
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2019/06/il-dems-underwood-casten-and-bustos-vote-to-provide-amnesty-to-gang-members.html
— THORNER/HULDAH: IT’S TRUE: THE BIBLE IS OUR CONSTITUTION’S FOUNDATION
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2019/06/thornerhuldah-the-biblical-foundation-of-our-constitution.html

CAPITOL FAX
— Durkin says graduated tax will allow Dems to “pickpocket more money from Illinois families and businesses”
https://capitolfax.com/2019/06/05/durkin-says-graduated-tax-will-allow-dems-to-pickpocket-more-money-from-illinois-families-and-businesses/

FOX NEWS
— Sen. Tammy Duckworth says Trump Vietnam deferment should have been for ‘yellow streak’ down his back – Louis Casiano (DIERSEN: I should write a book about those who have punished me the most since 1966 for my getting four student draft deferments 1966-1970 and a financial hardship draft deferment 1970-1971.)
https://www.foxnews.com/politics/sen-tammy-duckworth-says-trump-vietnam-deferment-should-have-been-for-yellow-streak-down-his-back
— Americans consider ‘fake news’ a bigger problem than terrorism, climate change, illegal immigration: new survey – Liam Quinn (DIERSEN: According to my critics/opponents, all news and commentary is fake except for the news and commentary that they put out or bless. I should write a book about my critics/opponents.)
https://www.foxnews.com/politics/americans-fake-news-bigger-problem-terrorism-pew-survey

WASHINGTON TIMES
— The real cost of illegal immigration, and it’s not avocados Americans pay $200 billion annually in illegal immigration costs – Kelly Sadler
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2019/jun/5/the-real-cost-of-illegal-immigration-and-its-not-a/

WASHINGTON FREE BEACON
— Biden Flips, Supports Hyde Amendment Again – Nic Rowan
https://freebeacon.com/politics/biden-flips-supports-hyde-amendment-again/
— Conservatives: Amnesty Bill Fails to Address Crisis Lawmakers react to passage of ‘American Dream and Promise Act’ – Charles Fain Lehman
https://freebeacon.com/issues/conservatives-amnesty-bill-fails-to-address-crisis/

AMERICAN CONSERVATIVE
— The Christian Case for Punishment – EVE TUSHNET (DIERSEN: My critics/opponents have their operatives and their dupes punish me. I should write a book about my critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes.) 
https://www.theamericanconservative.com/articles/the-christian-case-for-punishment/

BREITBART
— CNN Poll: Majority of Americans Predict Trump Will Win Second Term – JOSHUA CAPLAN
https://www.breitbart.com/2020-election/2019/06/05/cnn-poll-majority-of-americans-predict-trump-will-win-second-term/
— Graham on Tariffs: ‘Trump Is Not the Problem — Mexico Is the Problem’ – Jeff Poor
https://www.breitbart.com/clips/2019/06/05/graham-on-tariffs-trump-is-not-the-problem-mexico-is-the-problem/
— Migrant Apprehensions at Border Hit 144K in May, Says CBP – Bob Price
https://www.breitbart.com/border/2019/06/05/migrant-apprehensions-at-border-hit-144k-in-may-says-cbp/
— Rap Sheet: 76 Acts of Violence and Harassment Against Conservatives on Campus – ALANA MASTRANGELO
https://www.breitbart.com/tech/2019/06/05/rap-sheet-76-acts-of-violence-and-harassment-against-conservatives-on-campus/

BLAZE
— David Horowitz reveals the left’s ‘Dark Agenda’ to destroy Christianity in America America’s heritage is under attack
https://www.theblaze.com/glenn-tv/david-horowitz-uncovers-the-lefts-dark-agenda-to-destroy-christianity-in-america

NEWS BUSTERS
— Furious Celebs Want Trump Impeached, Assaulted and Tortured to Death – Geoffrey Dickens 
https://www.newsbusters.org/blogs/nb/geoffrey-dickens/2019/06/05/furious-celebs-want-trump-impeached-assaulted-and-tortured

NEWSMAX
— Kinzinger: Trump Tough Talk Returns US to Position of Strength – Sandy Fitzgerald
https://www.newsmax.com/newsfront/kinzinger/2019/06/05/id/919085/
— Trump: ‘Not Nearly Enough’ Progress in Talks With Mexico – 
https://www.newsmax.com/headline/trump-tariffs-mexican-imports/2019/06/05/id/919099/

TOWNHALL
— Democrats (Again) Side With Criminal Illegal Aliens in Amnesty Bill – Katie Pavlich
https://townhall.com/tipsheet/katiepavlich/2019/06/05/the-democrats-daca-bill-is-full-of-loopholes-for-criminals-n2547479

NATIONAL REVIEW
— Mexico Is an Asylum Free-Rider – MARK KRIKORIAN
https://www.nationalreview.com/2019/06/mexico-asylum-policy-hypocrisy/

HUFFINGTON POST
— Senator Tammy Duckworth Says Trump Has A ‘Yellow Streak Down His Back’ The military veteran called out the president for what he said to Piers Morgan about not serving in the Vietnam War. – David Moye (DIERSEN: I should write a book about those who have punished me the most since 1966 for my getting four student draft deferments 1966-1970 and a financial hardship draft deferment 1970-1971.)
https://www.huffpost.com/entry/tammy-duckworth-donald-trump-vietnam-war_n_5cf816c0e4b0e63eda94bb3d

CBS NEWS
— Trump says he “would’ve been honored” to serve in Vietnam War (DIERSEN: I should write a book about those who have punished me the most since 1966 for my getting four student draft deferments 1966-1970 and a financial hardship draft deferment 1970-1971.)
https://www.cbsnews.com/news/trump-says-honored-serve-vietnam-war-us-military-medical-deferment-bone-spurs-piers-morgan/
(FROM THE ARTICLE: Mr. Trump’s medical deferment from the draft came up repeatedly during his campaign for the White House in 2015 and 2016, and has resurfaced as a talking point among his Democratic challengers ahead of the coming election in 2020. South Bend, Indiana Mayor Pete Buttigieg accused President Trump last month of using his “privileged status to fake a disability” to dodge the draft during the Vietnam War. “This is somebody, who I think it is fairly obvious to most of us, took advantage of the fact that he was a child of multimillionaire in order to pretend to be disabled so that somebody could go to war in his place,” Buttigieg said of Mr. Trump. During the presidential campaign in July 2015, the Trump campaign said Mr. Trump had a “medical deferment for bone spurs on both heels of his feet.” The statement also said that Mr. Trump entered the military draft lottery and had received number 356 out of 365. “When the draft occurred, they never got near his number, and he was therefore exempt from serving in the military,” the Trump campaign said in a statement at the time. “Although he was not a fan of the Vietnam War, yet another disaster for our country, had his draft number been selected he would have proudly served and he is tremendously grateful to all those who did.” In a C-SPAN interview in October 2017, the late Sen. John McCain took a swipe at Mr. Trump over the deferment, saying it was “wrong” for him to have claimed to have bone spurs to avoid military service.)

NEW YORK TIMES
— Trump Says No Deal With Mexico Reached as Border Arrests Surge
https://www.nytimes.com/2019/06/05/us/politics/mexico-tariffs.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Anti-Americans promote anti-Americans.
https://www.nytimes.com/2019/06/05/opinion/tariffs-mexico-trade.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: White-haters crow about their success in getting rid of Whites.
https://www.nytimes.com/2019/06/05/opinion/white-supremacy-trump.html

WASHINGTON POST
— Arrests along Mexico border surged again in May, blowing past ‘breaking point’ – Nick Miroff
https://www.washingtonpost.com/immigration/arrests-along-mexico-border-surged-again-in-may-blowing-past-breaking-point/2019/06/05/6d21585e-87a7-11e9-a491-25df61c78dc4_story.html

NEW YORK POST
— Trump says bolstering military’s budget makes up for his draft deferment – Mark Moore (DIERSEN: I should write a book about those who have punished me the most since 1966 for my getting four student draft deferments 1966-1970 and a financial hardship draft deferment 1970-1971.)
https://nypost.com/2019/06/05/trump-says-bolstering-militarys-budget-makes-up-for-his-draft-deferment/

LOS ANGELES TIMES
— Venezuela, now a top source of U.S. asylum claims, poses a challenge for Trump – MOLLY O’TOOLE
https://www.latimes.com/politics/la-na-pol-trump-venezuela-asylum-immigration-20190605-story.html

USA TODAY
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Anti-Americans say “Mexico has tried to keep Trump happy and stop migrants, it hasn’t worked.”
https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2019/06/05/trump-threatens-mexico-mexicans-struggle-stop-migrants/1328143001/

BLOOMBERG
— Democrats to Tackle SALT Cap Despite Optics of Helping the Rich – Laura Davison
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2019-06-05/democrats-look-to-put-salt-deduction-on-trial-this-summer

RASMUSSEN REPORTS
— Voters OK Tariffs to Push Mexico on Drugs, Illegal Immigration
http://www.rasmussenreports.com/public_content/politics/current_events/mexico/voters_ok_tariffs_to_push_mexico_on_drugs_illegal_immigration

June 5 Morning Edition

FOX NEWS CHICAGO
— Your favorite Chipotle burrito might soon be more expensive due to Mexico tariffs (DIERSEN: Democrats use any argument that they can to promote illegal immigration.)
http://www.fox32chicago.com/news/your-favorite-chipotle-burrito-might-soon-be-more-expensive-due-to-mexico-tariffs

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— Illinois bill requiring minorities on corporate boards ‘gutted’; lawmakers pass version calling for disclosure, report card – Corilyn Shropshire
https://www.chicagotribune.com/business/ct-biz-corporate-diversity-bill-passed-gutted-20190603-story.html
— Changing abortion rights: How Illinois’ new law compares with what other states are doing – Cindy Dampier and Chad Yoder
https://www.chicagotribune.com/news/ct-viz-how-illinois-abortion-law-compares-htmlstory.html
— Evanston city clerk leaves meeting after aldermen vote to add additional FOIA officers – Genevieve Bookwalter (DIERSEN: Should I request the Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul to review Wheaton City Clerk Sharon Barrett-Hagen’s denial of my May 29, 2019 FOIA request for “All documents submitted by all applicants for the Wheaton North District City Council vacancy?” According to her June 4, 2019 email, “In accordance with the Open Meetings Act, on June 3, 2019 the City Council adjourned into closed session to review the documents submitted by the applicants for the Wheaton North District City Council vacancy and those documents were entered into and made a part of those minutes. Your request for the records referenced above is respectfully denied per Section 5 ILCS 140/2, Sec. 7 Exemptions (1) (1) “Minutes of meetings of public bodies closed to the public as provided in the Open Meetings Act until the public body makes the minutes available to the public under Section 2.06 of the Open Meetings Act.” The Illinois Election Code allows the public release of statements of candidacy when an individual chooses to run for an elected office. While the applicants in this case are not running for election, but rather are seeking to be appointed to a vacancy on the City Council, after reviewing State statutes, we believe it would be permissible to release the names and addresses of the applicants in response to your request, and that information is attached.” Of course, those who do not want anyone to see the documents support Barrett-Hagen’s denial.) 
https://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/evanston/ct-evr-evanston-council-adds-foia-officers-tl-0606-story.html

CRAIN’S CHICAGO BUSINESS
— This is no way to run a railroad Tired of shivering at a bus stop? Frustrated with waiting through traffic light cycles at gridlocked intersections? Sick of slow-moving trains and overcrowded el cars? Maybe you can convince somebody to redevelop some old industrial land in your neighborhood. – JOE CAHILL
https://www.chicagobusiness.com/joe-cahill-business/no-way-run-railroad

DAILY HERALD
— JANUARY 20, 2012 FLASHBACK: Two finalists for DuPage board seat – Robert Sanchez (DIERSEN: Before the January 17, 2012 candidate forum, DuPage County granted my FOIA request and provided me with copies of everything that the 11 candidates had submitted.)
https://www.dailyherald.com/article/20120120/news/701209725/
(FROM THE ARTICLE: In his application letter to Cronin, LeVan wrote that he was seeking the seat to help the chairman advance his agenda “for a more efficient, responsive and transparent government in DuPage County.” Bedrossian, 58, owns Bedrock Earthscapes, LLC, in Wheaton. He is a past board member of the DuPage Federation for Human Services and has volunteered for a variety of community service organizations. “I believe governmental organizations should be the very best possible stewards of their constituents’ tax dollars,” Bedrossian wrote in his application letter.)
— FEBRUARY 6, 2018 FLASHBACK: Attorney general tells tollway to hand over resume of politically connected manager – Marni Pyke
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20180206/attorney-general-tells-tollway-to-hand-over-resume-of-politically-connected-manager

SOUTHERN
— Documents challenge former SIU President Dunn’s denial of another ‘fast-track’ hire – GABRIEL NEELY-STREIT
https://thesouthern.com/news/local/siu/documents-challenge-former-siu-president-dunn-s-denial-of-another/article_2e5dff68-3667-553e-9528-09ad116a8f49.html
(FROM THE ARTICLE: Documents obtained from Murray State University challenge former Southern Illinois University President Randy Dunn’s claim that he did nothing to “fast-track” the hiring of the son of a former SIU trustee while president of MSU. The documents, obtained by The Southern via the Kentucky Open Records Act, show Dunn signed a hiring process exemption, also known as a search waiver, to hire Tyson Manering — son of former SIU Trustee Donna Manering — as an international recruiter at MSU. The exemption allowed Murray State to hire Tyson Manering outside of its standard search and hiring protocols. Generally, filling a position like Manering’s would have required forming a search committee to vet applicants, interview top candidates, and collectively make a hire, MSU policy indicates. In this case, Manering was selected directly, via the exemption, 12 days before the international recruiter job was ever publicly posted, and more than two weeks before he submitted his online job application, records show.)

SPRINGFIELD STATE JOURNAL REGISTER
— Texas teacher in hot water after asking Trump to round up ‘illegal students from Mexico’ – Gary Dinges
https://www.sj-r.com/news/20190604/texas-teacher-in-hot-water-after-asking-trump-to-round-up-illegal-students-from-mexico

BLOOMINGTON PANTAGRAPH
— BEYOND DISGUSTING, BEYOND TRAGIC: Gambling and Pot Will Help Repair Broken Illinois, Pritzker Says – Elizabeth Campbell and Mario Parker
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2019-06-05/gambling-and-pot-will-help-repair-broken-illinois-pritzker-says

TIMES
— Taxpayers want in on the celebration, too – Editorial
https://www.mywebtimes.com/2019/06/04/our-view-taxpayers-want-in-on-the-celebration-too/agrx7c6/

NORTHWEST INDIANA TIMES
— Will massive Illinois casino expansion spell end to Northwest Indiana’s gaming run of luck? – Dan Carden
https://www.nwitimes.com/business/gambling/will-massive-illinois-casino-expansion-spell-end-to-northwest-indiana/article_a55d6f93-a7b1-5c6e-8810-506173039527.html

CENTRAL ILLINOIS PROUD
— Rep. Kinzinger talks special immigrant visas, possible impeachment – Lauren Langer 
https://www.centralillinoisproud.com/news/local-news/rep-kinzinger-talks-special-immigrant-visas-possible-impeachment/2052547740

WHEATON CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
— JANUARY 12, 2012 FLASHBACK: Cronin Will Host Candidate Forum for District 4 Vacancy Jan. 17 (DIERSEN: Before the January 17, 2012 candidate forum, DuPage County granted my FOIA request and provided me with copies of everything that the 11 candidates had submitted.) 
http://www.wheatonchamber.com/news/details/news-release-01-12-2012-237
(FROM THE ARTICLE: DuPage County Board Chairman Dan Cronin invites residents to attend a District 4 Candidate Forum on Tuesday, January 17, where 11 candidates seeking the nomination to fill the board vacancy, will have the opportunity to address the County Board members and the public. “I am delighted that so many residents are interested in serving on the County Board and am so far very impressed with the candidates’ credentials. I urge District 4 residents to join myself and the County Board members during the candidate forum to learn more about the applicants,” he said. The Candidate Forum will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 17, at the Auditorium of the JTK Administration Building, 421 N. County Farm Road, Wheaton. Following the public forum, Cronin will select a nominee by the January 24 County Board meeting. The 11 candidates include Ronald Almiron of Glendale Heights, William Bedrossian of Wheaton, Erin Birt of Wheaton, Alan Bolds of Wheaton, Amy Grant of Wheaton, Patricia Kermend of Glen Ellyn, Chris Levan of Winfield, David Molitor of Glen Ellyn, Nicholas Cipriano of Glen Ellyn, Kaaren Oldfield of Glen Ellyn and Peter Ladesic of Glen Ellen. The District 4 vacancy was created in December when County Board member Debra Olson resigned to accept a position as executive director of the DuPage Homeownership Center. Cronin accepted applications from District 4 residents for one month. The deadline was Jan. 10.)

DUPAGE COUNTY
— JANUARY 20, 2012 FLASHBACK: Cronin Selects Two Finalists to Fill District 4 Vacancy
https://www.dupageco.org/Content.aspx?id=35285

EVANSTON NOW
— Reid walks out after losing FOIA vote – Bill Smith
https://evanstonnow.com/story/government/bill-smith/2019-05-29/82077/reid-walks-out-after-losing-foia-vote

JOLIET PATCH
— Minooka HS Principal Settlement Revealed In FOIA Patch obtained the separation agreement between high school principal Ronald Kiesewetter and District 111. – John Ferak
https://patch.com/illinois/joliet/minooka-hs-principal-settlement-revealed-foia

EVANSTON PATCH
— Mayor Proposes Bypassing City Clerk With Appointed FOIA Officers Evanston Clerk Devon Reid claims the change is “retaliation” for his lawsuit over access to emails and police body camera footage. – Jonah Meadows
https://patch.com/illinois/evanston/mayor-proposes-bypassing-city-clerk-appointed-foia-officers

PRAIRIE STATE WIRE
— House GOP staunchly opposes bill lowering residency requirements for student trustees – Kyla Asbury 
https://prairiestatewire.com/stories/512601550-house-gop-staunchly-opposes-bill-lowering-residency-requirements-for-student-trustees

CHEROKEE TRIBUNE LEDGER
— Pritzker blames flat tax for declining population, announces $29 million Census count effort – Greg Bishop
https://www.tribuneledgernews.com/extra/news/pritzker-blames-flat-tax-for-declining-population-announces-million-census/article_92e43f02-5f11-5496-8fc2-d0e9947d0d51.html

ILLINOIS FAMILY INSTITUTE
— More Anti-Family Legislation Approved by State Lawmakers – David E. Smith 
https://illinoisfamily.org/politics/more-anti-family-legislation-approved-by-state-lawmakers/

ILLINOIS REVIEW
— BIG TECH IS BIG BROTHER
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2019/06/big-tech-is-big-brother.html

NATIONAL LAW REVIEW
— DECEMBER 15, 2014 FLASHBACK: Employee Resumes and Applications Subject to Release under FOIA
https://www.natlawreview.com/article/employee-resumes-and-applications-subject-to-release-under-foia

AMERICAN THINKER
— Just in time for the border surge, Democrats hand out amnesty to 2 million DREAMers – Monica Showalter
https://www.americanthinker.com/blog/2019/06/just_in_time_for_the_border_surge_democrats_hand_out_amnesty_to_2_million_dreamers.html

AMERICAN FAMILY ASSOCIATION
— AFA statement on President Trump and the LGBT agenda
https://www.afa.net/activism/action-alerts/2019/afa-statement-on-president-trump-and-the-lgbt-agenda/

FOX NEWS
— Germany says question of reparations to Greece is settled – AP (DIERSEN: How soon, if not already, will Democrats formally ask you to pay reparations? The more of the following that you are, the more reparations that you will be asked to pay: Trump supporter, Protestant, conservative, patriotic, Republican, American, White, male, older, non-poor, gun owner, German American, draft avoider, and if your ancestors have been in America for a long time.)
https://www.foxnews.com/world/germany-says-question-of-reparations-to-greece-is-settled

AMERICAN GREATNESS
— Mass Immigration and the Subversive Libertarian-Right – Pedro Gonzalez
https://www.amgreatness.com/2019/06/04/mass-immigration-and-the-subversive-libertarian-right/

BREITBART
— Mo Brooks: Democrats Want Amnesty for Illegals to Ensure ‘Reliable Socialist’ Voting Bloc – John Binder
https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2019/06/04/watch-mo-brooks-democrats-want-amnesty-for-illegals-to-ensure-reliable-socialist-voting-bloc/

CNS NEWS
— ‘Yes We Can!’: Democrat-Controlled House Passes ‘Path to Citizenship’ Bill – Patrick Goodenough 
https://www.cnsnews.com/news/article/patrick-goodenough/yes-we-can-democrat-controlled-house-passes-path-citizenship-bill

DAILY CALLER
— HOUSE PASSES MASS AMNESTY BILL WHICH WOULD GIVE MILLIONS OF ILLEGAL IMMIGRANTS A PATH TO CITIZENSHIP – Henry Rodgers 
https://dailycaller.com/2019/06/04/house-mass-amnesty-bill-immigrants/
— TUCKER ON PETE BUTTIGIEG USING MILITARY SERVICE TO ‘CRUSH POLITICAL OPPONENTS’ – Scott Morefield (DIERSEN: I should write a book about those who have punished me the most since 1966 for my getting four student draft deferments 1966-1970 and a financial hardship draft deferment 1970-1971.)
https://dailycaller.com/2019/06/04/pete-buttigieg-military-service/

PATRIOT POST
— Facebook Excuses Won’t Work in 2019 as More Conservatives Are Banned on Social Media – Diamond & Silk
https://patriotpost.us/opinion/63432-facebook-excuses-wont-work-in-2019-as-more-conservatives-are-banned-on-social-media

WORLD NET DAILY
— STOP FEEDING THE LEFTIST MEDIA MONSTER AT&T David McQuade starts #iDisconnect movement against parent of CNN – David McQuade (DIERSEN: The following oppose many planks, if not most planks, if not all the planks in the Republican Party platform, and therefore, for opposition research, I pay thousands of dollars each year for home delivery and internet access: Chicago Tribune, Chicago Sun-Times, Daily Herald, Naperville Sun, Crain’s Chicago Business, New York Times, Wall Street Journal, Wheaton Leader, etc.) 
https://www.wnd.com/2019/06/stop-feeding-the-leftist-media-monster-att/
— THE NEW BARBARIANS David Kupelian on how the left is erasing America’s history, culture, institutions and blessings
https://www.wnd.com/2019/06/the-new-barbarians/

MEDIA RESEARCH CENTER
— Bizarre: NY Times Criticizes Trump for…Moving to Decriminalize Homosexuality? – Clay Waters 
https://www.newsbusters.org/blogs/nb/clay-waters/2019/06/04/bizarre-ny-times-criticizes-trump-formoving-decriminalize

POLITICO
— ‘It was a political lynch mob’: Steve King pledges to fight GOP over his exile The Iowa Republican is accusing Republican leaders of trying to kick him out of Congress. – MELANIE ZANONA (DIERSEN: Have you been exiled? If so, do you want to make a comeback? I have been exiled from the following and I do not want to make a comeback: TAPROOT Republicans of Illinois chairman, Wheaton Chamber of Commerce Government Affairs Committee member, Milton Township Republican Central Committee webmaster, Illinois Center Right Coalition Steering Committee member, American Association of Political Consultants Midwest Chapter board member, and GAO employee. I should write a book about those who exiled me, their operatives, and their dupes.)
https://www.politico.com/story/2019/06/05/steve-king-congress-republicans-interview-1353197
(FROM THE ARTICLE: Rep. Steve King, hellbent on making a congressional comeback, is vowing to look at all procedural options to force his way back onto the committees from which he was exiled.)

ABC NEWS
— Study says Democrats prefer younger candidates, yet Biden and Sanders top polls – SRUTHI PALANIAPPAN
https://abcnews.go.com/Politics/study-democrats-prefer-younger-candidates-biden-sanders-top/story?id=63267640

NEW YORK TIMES
— Teacher, Now Fired, Thought Tweets to Trump About Immigrants Were Private – Daniel Victor (DIERSEN: What if this teacher had tweeted the Democrat presidential candidates asking them to get rid of her students who were White supremacists, Nazis, KKK members, haters, racists, sexists, bigots, and even worse things?)
https://www.nytimes.com/2019/06/05/us/georgia-clark-texas-teacher-fired.html
— House Votes to Give ‘Dreamers’ a Path to Citizenship – Julie Hirschfeld Davis (DIERSEN: Voting for such bills encourages people to bring young people to America illegally.) 
https://www.nytimes.com/2019/06/04/us/politics/dream-promise-act.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Trump-haters say “Protesters Hit London Streets, With a Giant Trump Balloon in Tow.”
https://www.nytimes.com/2019/06/04/world/europe/trump-london-protests.html

WASHINGTON POST
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: A Trump-hater asks “Will Republicans finally stop cowering before Trump?”
https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/will-republicans-finally-stop-cowering-before-trump/2019/06/04/bd6e7bb2-870b-11e9-a870-b9c411dc4312_story.html
— House passes immigration bill to protect ‘dreamers,’ offer a path to citizenship – Felicia Sonmez (DIERSEN: Voting for such bills encourages people to bring young people to America illegally.)
https://www.washingtonpost.com/powerpost/house-poised-to-pass-immigration-bill-that-would-protect-dreamers/2019/06/04/bac5cf98-86d7-11e9-a491-25df61c78dc4_story.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Trump-haters say “Trump Baby and the Trump robot headline London protests over U.S. president’s visit.”
https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/europe/baby-trump-and-the-trump-robot-headline-london-protests-against-us-presidents-visit/2019/06/04/93764614-8634-11e9-9d73-e2ba6bbf1b9b_story.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: A Trump-hater says “Trump isn’t a fascist. He’s just a bully.” (DIERSEN: Being called a bully is almost as bad as being called a fascist, White supremacist, Nazi, KKK member, hater, racist, sexist, or bigot. Those who are called any of the aforesaid, especially if they are Trump supporters, Protestant, conservative, patriotic, Republican, American, White, male, older, non-poor, gun owners, German American, draft avoiders, and/or if their ancestors have been in America for a long time, should sue those who call them any of the aforesaid for defamation (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Defamation). According to my critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes, including registered voters in my precinct, I am a “public figure” (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Public_figure) and therefore, they are free to defame, slander, and libel me. They are wrong. I am considering sending them cease and desist letters (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cease_and_desist).
https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2019/06/05/trump-isnt-fascist-hes-just-bully/?utm_term=.a4f8f6ede851

USA TODAY
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Trump-haters say “Poor Americans likely to be hit hardest by Trump’s new tariffs.”
https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2019/06/04/trumps-tariffs-could-hurt-poor-americans-most/1347036001/

NBC PHILADELPHIA
— GOP Lawmaker Who Lost Party Backing Falls in NJ Primary – Mike Catalini (DIERSEN: According to my critics/opponents, the following do not back me: Milton Township Republican Central Committee, DuPage County Republican Central Committee, Illinois Republican Party, Wheaton, Milton Township, DuPage County, and Illinois. According to my critics/opponents, the following never backed me: TAPROOT Republicans of Illinois, Wheaton Chamber of Commerce, Illinois Center Right Coalition, American Association of Political Consultants, GAO, IRS, Post Office, etc. My critics/opponents stress the adverse actions that the aforesaid have taken against me.)
https://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/news/politics/GOP-MAGA-Party-New-Jersey-Primary-Lawmaker-Loss-Support-510848151.html

INDIANAPOLIS STAR
— Should you take the job offer? 5 Things to consider before you do (DIERSEN: What if I had not accepted Oldsmobile’s job offer in 1971? Oldsmobile withdrew that job offer saying that it had just agreed to stop hiring Whites to settle an EEOC complaint. That directly resulted in my accepting a job offer from IRS.)
https://www.indystar.com/story/sponsor-story/keihin-north-america/2019/06/05/should-you-take-job-offer-5-things-consider-before-you-do/1338713001/

TIMES FREE PRESS
— Here are some more tips on how to get your resume noticed – Ellen Phillips (DIERSEN: Of course, no one includes negatives in their resume. That is why application forms are used.) 
https://www.timesfreepress.com/news/business/aroundregion/story/2019/may/31/how-get-your-resume-noticed/495709/
(FROM THE ARTICLE: Highlight your strengths and what is most relevant to the potential employer. Place the strongest and most relevant points first where they are more apt to be read in order to hook the reader. Match the needs of the hiring company. Review job postings online and in the newspapers for positions that interest you. Each listing will almost always have a brief blurb about the company and the position available. Read the job description closely, and use the key words listed in these ads, and match them to the bullet points in your resume. Tailor your resume to the position. Be positive. For instance, if you feel your past graduation date will subject you to age discrimination, leave it off the resume. Focus on the duties that do support your objective and curtail or omit irrelevant personal information like your race.)

WALL STREET JOURNAL
— House Democrats Say White House Has Blocked Ex-Trump Aides From Providing Documents House panel had subpoenaed Hope Hicks and Annie Donaldson for documents related to Mueller probe – Rebecca Ballhaus
https://www.wsj.com/articles/white-house-directs-hope-hicks-not-to-turn-over-documents-to-house-panel-11559662051
— Progressives Who Prefer Trump to Biden Winning the party is more important than winning in 2020. – Ted Rall
https://www.wsj.com/articles/progressives-who-prefer-trump-to-biden-11559687632
— SEC’s Broker Rule to Require Bias Disclosures; Effect on Pay Practices Unclear Regulation Best Interest says brokers can’t put their own paychecks ahead of a customer’s needs – Dave Michaels
https://www.wsj.com/articles/secs-broker-rule-to-require-bias-disclosures-effect-on-pay-practices-unclear-11559653997
— More Universities Shut Down Traditional M.B.A. Programs as Popularity Wanes Applications to full-time M.B.A. programs have been falling in the strong job market, leading business schools to shift resources online – Kelsey Gee (DIERSEN: I earned an MBA part-time from Loyola in 1976 when I was 27 years old IRS employee. My Democrat superiors, supervisors, coworkers, and subordinates in the federal government always hinted/implied/argued/shouted that the undergraduate and graduate courses that I took a) were not job-related, b) did not help me carry out my job duties, c) were taken by me to get a job in the private sector, and d) were a distraction.)
https://www.wsj.com/articles/more-universities-shut-down-traditional-m-b-a-programs-as-popularity-wanes-11559727000

BUSINESS INSIDER
— Trump — who famously got a pass from serving in Vietnam — said he is ‘making up for’ his lack of service by increasing funding for the military – Tom Porter (DIERSEN: I should write a book about those who have punished me the most since 1966 for my getting four student draft deferments 1966-1970 and a financial hardship draft deferment 1970-1971.) 
https://www.businessinsider.com/trump-says-making-up-for-no-military-service-with-defense-spending-2019-6

FORBES
— Retail, Healthcare, Energy, Tech: Age Discrimination Allegations Continue To Hit – Sheila Callaham (DIERSEN: Federal employees who are Democrat, minority, female, and/or veteran are protected from age discrimination. Those involved in government or politics who are Republican, White, male, and/or non-veteran are not protected from age discrimination.)
https://www.forbes.com/sites/sheilacallaham/2019/06/05/retail-healthcare-energy-tech-age-discrimination-allegations-continue-to-hit/#619c2d8e20da

GREEK CITY TIMES
— Greek government formally asks Germany for billions in war reparations (DIERSEN: How soon, if not already, will Democrats formally ask you to pay reparations? The more of the following that you are, the more reparations that you will be asked to pay: Trump supporter, Protestant, conservative, patriotic, Republican, American, White, male, older, non-poor, gun owner, German American, draft avoider, and if your ancestors have been in America for a long time.)
https://greekcitytimes.com/2019/06/05/greek-government-formally-asks-germany-for-billions-in-war-reparations/

MARKET RASEN MAIL
— Lincolnshire Police Special Sergeant lied about driving license on job application form – LEANNE CRAWFORD
https://www.marketrasenmail.co.uk/news/lincolnshire-police-special-sergeant-lied-about-driving-licence-on-job-application-form-1-8947166

June 4 Evening Edition

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— Recreational marijuana: Illinois embarks on a long, strange trip – Editorial (DIERSEN: Who is taking the lead to stop the sale of pot a) in your municipality and b) in the unincorporated areas of your county? All of the following should be lining up to speak out against pot at public hearings: Republican activists, Republican candidates, Republican elected officials, Republican party leaders, Republican major donors, Republican political consultants, business leaders, religious leaders, healthcare leaders, education leaders, law enforcement leaders, etc.)
https://www.chicagotribune.com/opinion/editorials/ct-edit-marijuana-illinois-pritzker-culture-20190604-story.html
— Who is a journalist? Don’t let the government decide. – Clarence Page (DIERSEN: I should write a book about those who hint/imply/argue/shout a) that I am not a journalist and/or b) that I am a journalist to suit their purposes.)
https://www.chicagotribune.com/columns/clarence-page/ct-perspec-page-julian-assange-wikileaks-obama-trump-20190604-story.html
— GOP senators warn Trump over Mexico tariffs. He says they’d be ‘foolish’ to try to stop him. – AP
https://www.chicagotribune.com/business/ct-biz-trump-mexico-tariffs-20190604-story.html

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— House approves immigration bill protecting Dreamers; it faces bleak future in Senate House Democrats pushed through an immigration bill on Tuesday; only 7 Republicans — none from Illinois — voted yes. – Lynn Sweet (DIERSEN: Voting for such bills encourages people bring young people to America illegally.) 
https://chicago.suntimes.com/columnists/2019/6/4/18653145/house-approves-immigration-bill-protecting-dreamers-bleak-future-in-senate-mcconell

DAILY HERALD
— Will gambling expansion really bring state $1 billion a year? Some are skeptical of that figure after past predictions were wrong – Jake Griffin
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20190604/will-gambling-expansion-really-bring-state-1-billion-a-year

CRAIN’S CHICAGO BUSINESS
— A Burnham-scale boost for the Southland: A third airport in Peotone Chicago and Illinois are the transportation hubs of the nation. Yet we are the only major metropolitan city with two airports. That’s got to change for a host of reasons that go well beyond transportation. – DELMARIE COBB
https://www.chicagobusiness.com/opinion/burnham-scale-boost-southland-third-airport-peotone

NBC5
— Gov. Pritzker Defends Higher Taxes After Scoring Multiple Victories in Springfield “Being willing to talk to people, sit down,…make change,” Pritzker said – Mary Ann Ahern
https://www.nbcchicago.com/blogs/ward-room/Gov-Pritzker-Defends-Higher-Taxes-After-Scoring-Multiple-Victories-in-Springfield-510835911.html

CBS2
— Blacks, Latinos At Risk Of Undercount In 2020 Census
https://chicago.cbslocal.com/2019/06/04/report-blacks-latinos-at-risk-of-undercount-in-2020-census/

FOX NEWS CHICAGO
— Pro-life advocates urge customers to cancel Netflix
http://www.fox32chicago.com/news/pro-life-advocates-urge-customers-to-cancel-netflix

ROCKFORD REGISTER STAR
— Drag Queen Story Hour at Rockford library upsets some as city celebrates LGBTQ Pride Month
https://www.rrstar.com/news/20190604/drag-queen-story-hour-at-rockford-library-upsets-some-as-city-celebrates-lgbtq-pride-month

CHAMPAIGN/URBANA NEWS GAZETTE
— Danville buzzing after passage of bill including casino license for city – Noelle McGee
http://www.news-gazette.com/news/local/2019-06-04/danville-buzzing-after-passage-bill-including-casino-license-city.html

BELLEVILLE NEWS DEMOCRAT
— Illinois’ Catholic bishops denounce state’s passage of bill expanding abortion rights – REBECCA ANZEL
https://www.bnd.com/news/politics-government/article231161043.html

GOPUSA ILLINOIS
— 13 apply to fill the Wheaton City Council North District vacancy. They are Ronald A. Almiron, Cheri Armstrong, Scott A. Brown, Michael F. Doerries, G. F. Gallagher, Ronald Libman, Trevor Justin Orsinger, Linda A. Pecharich, Elizabeth Rothery, Stephen Siemer, Jean Todd, Christopher J. Zaruba, and Pamela Zimmerman. – Dave Diersen
http://www.gopillinois.com

MCHENRY COUNTY BLOG
— Oberweis on Legislative Process (Too Boring a Title for Interesting Insights)
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2019/06/04/oberweis-on-legislative-process-too-boring-a-title-for-interesting-insights/ 
— Lake County Right-to-Life Offers Thanks, Advice for Future
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2019/06/04/lake-county-right-to-life-offers-thanks-advice-for-future/ 
— To Pass Tax Hikes, Pork Bill Increased Over $3 Billion after Unveiling
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2019/06/03/to-pass-tax-hikes-pork-bill-increased-over-3-billion-after-unveiling/ 
— Susan Walsh, Joe Walsh’s Mother, RIP
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2019/06/03/joe-walshs-mother-susan-rip/ 
— Algonquin Township Board Refuses to Approve Road District Road Salt Purchase
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2019/06/03/algonquin-township-board-refuses-to-approve-road-district-salt-purchase/ 
— LaSalle County Prosecuting Suspicious Overtime at County Auditor’s Office
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2019/06/03/lasalle-county-prosecuting-suspicious-overtime-at-county-auditors-office/
— McHenry County Shortchanged in State Construction Money
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2019/06/04/mchenry-county-shortchanged-in-construction-money/ 
— Franks Follows Burke Example in Manipulating Agenda
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2019/06/04/franks-follows-burke-example-in-manipulating-agenda/

PRAIRIE STATE WIRE
— Senate leader Bill Brady’s undisclosed gaming interests ‘worthy of a Chicago alderman’ – W.J. Kennedy 
https://prairiestatewire.com/stories/512605181-senate-leader-bill-brady-s-undisclosed-gaming-interests-new-low-for-illinois-republican-party
— Illinois GOP chairman on legislative session: Voters can help us ‘take on the mantle of reform’ – Glenn Minnis
https://prairiestatewire.com/stories/512605018-illinois-gop-chairman-on-legislative-session-voters-can-help-us-take-on-the-mantle-of-reform
— House passes bill to keep Sterigenics closed – Kyla Asbury
https://prairiestatewire.com/stories/512601545-house-passes-bill-to-keep-sterigenics-closed
— ISRA director applauds Second Amendment victory in preventing passage of expansive new gun bill – Glenn Minnis
https://prairiestatewire.com/stories/512605093-isra-director-applauds-second-amendment-victory-in-preventing-passage-of-expansive-new-gun-bill

DUPAGE POLICY JOURNAL
— Top campaign contributions for the week of May 20 in DuPage County
https://dupagepolicyjournal.com/stories/512593216-top-campaign-contribution-recipients-in-dupage-county-for-the-week-of-may-20

KANE COUNTY REPORTER
— Revenue chief Harris ‘rewarded’ for his support of ‘middle class-crushing’ tax, Pollastrini says – Kasey Schefflin-Emrich 
https://kanecountyreporter.com/stories/512594859-revenue-chief-harris-rewarded-for-his-support-of-middle-class-crushing-tax-pollastrini-says

ILLINOIS FAMILY INSTITUTE
— More Anti-Family Legislation Approved by State Lawmakers – David E. Smith 
https://illinoisfamily.org/politics/more-anti-family-legislation-approved-by-state-lawmakers/

CAPITOL FAX
— ILGOP chairman throws Republicans under the bus
https://capitolfax.com/2019/06/04/ilgop-chairman-throws-republicans-under-the-bus/

WASHINGTON TIMES
— Trump’s U.K. fans rushed into pub by cops, protected from mob screaming ‘Nazi scum!’ – Douglas Ernst (DIERSEN: How full of hatred against Trump are the Trump-haters in your neighborhood, your precinct, your municipality, your township/ward, your county, and in Illinois? To what extent do they take their hated against Trump out on a) your Republican Precinct Committeeman/Captain, b) the officers of your Republican township/ward/county party organizations, c) your representative on the Illinois Republican Party (IRP) State central Committee, d) the IRP officers, and e) the IRP National Committeeman and Committeewoman?) 
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2019/jun/4/donald-trumps-uk-fans-rushed-into-pub-by-cops-prot/

FOX NEWS
— Trump supporters barricaded in London pub by police after being surrounded by protesters – Robert Gearty
https://www.foxnews.com/world/trump-london-police-protesters-pub-barricade-blimp
— Rep Adam Kinzinger (R-IL) on Trump Tariff Threat: “I Hope He Is Successful, But I Think It Can Lead To Instability” – Guy Benson
https://radio.foxnews.com/2019/06/04/rep-adam-kinzinger-r-il-on-tariff-threat-i-hope-he-is-successful-but-i-think-it-can-lead-to-instability/

AMERICAN CONSERVATIVE
— The Crusade for Trump’s Tax Returns Turns McCarthyist House Democrats’ efforts are reminiscent of the HUAC witch hunts many years ago. – PATRICK G. EDDINGTON
https://www.theamericanconservative.com/articles/the-crusade-for-trumps-tax-returns-turns-mccarthyist/

AMERICAN GREATNESS
— Nasty Media Lies About Trump Continue – Edward Ring
https://amgreatness.com/2019/06/04/nasty-media-lies-about-trump-continue/

CONSERVATIVE HQ
— Since when does equality mean some are more equal than others? – Jeffrey A. Rendall 
http://www.conservativehq.com/article/30365-assault-america-day-153-when-does-%E2%80%98equality%E2%80%99-mean-some-are-more-equal-others

CONSERVATIVE REVIEW
— 7 border crisis problems demonstrably worse than more expensive burritos – Nate Madden
https://www.conservativereview.com/news/7-border-crisis-problems-demonstrably-worse-expensive-burritos/

NEWSMAX
— Americans Will Not Vote for Democrats’ Campaign of Hate – Michael Savage 
https://www.newsmax.com/michaelsavage/democrats-trump-election/2019/06/04/id/918852/

RUSH LIMBAUGH
— Leftist Cable News Ratings Plunge Doesn’t Mean the Democrat Base Is Any Less Rabid
https://www.rushlimbaugh.com/daily/2019/06/04/leftist-cable-news-ratings-plunge-doesnt-mean-the-democrat-base-is-any-less-rabid/

BIZ PAC REVIEW
— ‘It’s going down, baby!’ Pro-Trump Brit stabs baby Trump balloon as London protests ramp-up – Frieda Powers 
https://www.bizpacreview.com/2019/06/04/its-going-down-baby-pro-trump-brit-stabs-baby-trump-balloon-as-london-protests-ramp-up-761716

THE HILL
— Democrats highlight history-making LGBTQ lawmakers for Pride month – RACHEL FRAZIN
https://thehill.com/blogs/blog-briefing-room/news/446905-democrats-highlight-history-making-lgbtq-lawmakers-for-pride

REUTERS
— Trump: Mexico should stop the migrant ‘invasion’
https://mobile.reuters.com/video/2019/06/04/mexico-should-stop-the-migrant-invasion?videoId=558562490&videoChannel=1003

WASHINGTON POST
— More than two dozen liberal groups voice frustration with Pelosi, urge impeachment proceedings against Trump – John Wagner (DIERSEN: How many voters in your precinct want Trump to be impeached? How many in your precinct take their hatred of Trump out on their Republican Precinct Committeeman/Captain? How many of them hint/imply/argue/shout that your Republican Precinct Committeeman/Captain is a bully, White supremacist, Nazi, KKK member, hater, racist, bigot, or even worse things? How many of the following demographics do your Republican Precinct Committeeman/Captain share with Trump: Protestant, conservative, patriotic, Republican, American, White, male, older, non-poor, gun owner, German American, draft avoider, and/or those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time?) 
https://www.washingtonpost.com/powerpost/more-than-two-dozen-liberal-groups-voice-frustration-with-pelosi-urge-impeachment-proceedings-against-trump/2019/06/04/fd4d40b2-86b9-11e9-98c1-e945ae5db8fb_story.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Trump-haters say “Poor Americans likely to be hit hardest by new US tariffs.”
https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/poor-americans-likely-to-be-hit-hardest-by-new-us-tariffs/2019/06/04/57c957c0-86eb-11e9-9d73-e2ba6bbf1b9b_story.html
— It’s LGBT pride month, but three guys in Boston want a permit for a ‘Straight Pride’ parade – Marisa Iati
https://www.washingtonpost.com/dc-md-va/2019/06/04/its-lgbt-pride-month-three-guys-boston-want-permit-straight-pride-parade/

SAN FRANCISCO GATE
— A new dividing line in American politics: The semantics of the adjective ‘nasty’ – Philip Bump (DIERSEN: All my critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes are nasty.) 
https://www.sfgate.com/news/article/A-new-dividing-line-in-American-politics-The-13925150.php

FORBES
— GAO Questions FBI On Its 640 Million Photo Facial Recognition Database – Monica Melton
https://www.forbes.com/sites/monicamelton/2019/06/04/government-watchdog-questions-fbi-on-its-640-million-photo-facial-recognition-database/#adb2bbd121f3

June 3 Evening Edition

NBC5
— How Will Legal Weed Work in the Workplace? Illinois’ Pot Q&A With recreational marijuana becoming legal next year, there are a growing number of questions still to be answered. NBC 5’s Regina Waldroup reports. (DIERSEN: To drink booze and to smoke pot is to impair yourself. Why would any employer hire, retain, or promote those who impair themselves? Pot stays in your system far longer than booze. One reason why IRS promoted me in 1972, 1973, and 1974 and GAO promoted me in 1986 is that unlike many of my coworkers, I did not drink booze.)
https://www.nbcchicago.com/on-air/as-seen-on/How-Will-Legal-Pot-Work-in-the-Workplace-Your-Questions-Answered–510778202.html
— Here’s What You’ll Pay More For as Lawmakers Approve New Taxes The state construction plan aims to bring billions of dollars in new taxes and fees to fund it
https://www.nbcchicago.com/blogs/ward-room/new-taxes-illinois-springfield-lawmakers-510774341.html

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— BEYOND DISGUSTING, BEYOND Tragic: Recreational marijuana goes on sale Jan. 1 in Illinois. Dispensaries are already getting ready. – Ally Marotti
https://www.chicagotribune.com/business/ct-biz-where-to-buy-marijuana-in-illinois-20190603-story.html
— Pritzker said ‘Think big.’ Lawmakers taxed big and spent big. – Editorial
https://www.chicagotribune.com/opinion/editorials/ct-edit-pritzker-foid-taxes-dcfs-casino-20190603-story.html
— If you own a car, smoke or buy gas in Illinois you will be paying more: A look at what fees and taxes state lawmakers hiked – Jamie Munks
https://www.chicagotribune.com/politics/ct-met-illinois-legislature-tax-fee-hikes-20190603-story.html
— Ties between lawmakers and the gambling industry? The IG should investigate. – Kristen McQueary
https://www.chicagotribune.com/columns/kristen-mcqueary/ct-perspec-mcqueary-brady-video-gambling-ethics-20190603-story.html
— Rep. Grant Wehrli Points to Flawed Process when Rejecting Fiscal Year 2020 Budget
https://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/naperville-sun/community/chi-ugc-article-rep-grant-wehrli-points-to-flawed-process-wh-2019-06-03-story.html
— General Assembly OKs $100 million for proposed Metra extension into Kendall County – Linda Girardi
https://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/aurora-beacon-news/ct-abn-kendall-metra-extension-st-0604-story.html
— Waukegan casino OK’d by General Assembly would be ‘big shot in the arm’ to area towns, Lake County – Emily K. Coleman
https://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/lake-county-news-sun/news/ct-lns-waukegan-casino-next-st-0604-story.html

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— Student loan debts could be wiped out through Durbin’s bankruptcy relief bill The Student Borrower Bankruptcy Relief Act of 2019 would allow the loans to be treated like nearly all other forms of consumer debt. – Rachel Hinton 
https://chicago.suntimes.com/2019/6/3/18650697/student-borrower-bankruptcy-relief-act-college-loans-dick-durbin
— Legal pot, Chicago casino still on horizon — but gas tax just around the bend Just in time for summer road trips, the 19-cent bump in the gas tax will be enacted July 1 — the same day that state lawmakers will see a $1,600-a-year salary increase. – Rachel Hinton 
https://chicago.suntimes.com/2019/6/3/18651159/legal-pot-chicago-casino-gas-tax-pritzker-july-1-summer

CRAIN’S CHICAGO BUSINESS
— DISGUSTING, TRAGIC: Illinois marijuana growers plan hiring binge – JOHN PLETZ
https://www.chicagobusiness.com/government/illinois-marijuana-growers-plan-hiring-binge

WGN RADIO
— Representative Jim Durkin (R-82) on fighting the good Springfield fight
https://wgnradio.com/2019/06/03/representative-jim-durkin-r-82-on-fighting-the-good-springfield-fight/

OUR QUAD CITIES
— DISGUSTING, TRAGIC: Local dispensary already planning expand with legalization of marijuana in Illinois – Kelley Bowles
https://www.ourquadcities.com/news/local-dispensary-already-planning-expand-with-legalization-of-marijuana-in-illinois/2049874314

WREX
— $275 million set aside for Rockford passenger rail in state capital spending plan
https://wrex.com/category/2019/06/03/275-million-set-aside-for-rockford-passenger-rail-in-state-capital-spending-plan/

PRAIRIE STATE WIRE
— GOP chairman: ‘fair tax’ punishes taxpayers – Jenna Lyons 
https://prairiestatewire.com/stories/512602150-gop-chairman-fair-tax-punishes-taxpayers
— Illinois Policy Institute CEO says voters may reject ‘fair tax’ in 2020 – Jenna Lyons
https://prairiestatewire.com/stories/512602164-illinois-policy-institute-ceo-says-voters-may-reject-fair-tax-in-2020

WILL COUNTY GAZETTE
— Budget ‘does nothing to stem the tide’ of those wanting to flee Illinois, Rep. Batinick cautions – Glenn Minnis 
https://willcountygazette.com/stories/512601662-budget-does-nothing-to-stem-the-tide-of-those-wanting-to-flee-illinois-rep-batinick-cautions

ILLINOIS REVIEW
— WHAT THE GOV HAD TO SAY ABOUT THE 101ST SESSION’S “PROGRESS”
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2019/06/what-the-gov-had-to-say-about-the-101st-sessions-progress.html
— IL GENERAL ASSEMBLY ADJOURNS 101ST SESSION – AND HISTORY WAS MADE
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2019/06/il-general-assembly-adjourns-101st-session-and-history-was-made.html
— IL GUN OWNERS ESCAPE MORE FEES, REGS AS GENERAL ASSEMBLY ADJOURNS
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2019/06/il-gun-owners-escape-more-fees-and-regulations-as-general-assembly-adjourns.html

CAPITOL FAX
— DISGUSTING, TRAGIC: Cannabis legalization to create “hiring boom” with unionized workers
https://capitolfax.com/2019/06/03/cannabis-legalization-to-create-hiring-boom-with-unionized-workers/
— DISGUSTING, TRAGIC: Gaming roundup
https://capitolfax.com/2019/06/03/gaming-roundup/

AMERICAN FAMILY ASSOCIATION
— AFA statement on President Trump and the LGBT agenda
https://www.afa.net/activism/action-alerts/2019/afa-statement-on-president-trump-and-the-lgbt-agenda/

AMERICAN CONSERVATIVE
— Why Victims’ Rights Laws Are a Wolf in Sheep’s Clothing A billionaire’s emotional crusade to amend every state constitution could have disastrous consequences. – MATTHEW HARWOOD
https://www.theamericanconservative.com/articles/why-victims-rights-laws-are-a-wolf-in-sheeps-clothing/
— The Dictatorship of the Young Youth is everything in today’s culture, while the wisdom of our elders is being pushed aside. – DAVID MASCIOTRA
https://www.theamericanconservative.com/articles/the-dictatorship-of-the-young/

BREITBART
— Virginia Tech Offers 10 Different Graduation Ceremonies for Black, LGBT, Asian Students – TOM CICCOTTA (DIERSEN: Ever-increasingly, Democrats promote segregation.)
https://www.breitbart.com/tech/2019/06/03/virginia-tech-offers-10-different-graduation-ceremonies-for-black-lgbtq-asian-students/