August 2 Evening Edition

ABC7
— Lake Shore Drive reopens amid Chicago anti-violence march – Stacey Baca, John Garcia and Megan Hickey and Cate Cauguiran
http://abc7chicago.com/community-events/lake-shore-drive-reopens-amid-chicago-anti-violence-march-/3867887/
— Rauner OKs medical marijuana for children at school – AP
http://abc7chicago.com/health/rauner-oks-medical-marijuana-for-children-at-school/3869842/

 

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— Gov. Rauner signs bill allowing medical marijuana for students at Illinois public schools – AP
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/breaking/ct-met-rauner-school-marijuana-20180802-story.html
— On the defensive, White House showcases top officials to attest to its efforts to bolster election security – Eli Stokols
http://www.chicagotribune.com/la-na-pol-trump-election-20180802-story.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: New Trier Democrats crow about their success in making New Trier Township anti-Trump, anti-Protestant, anti-conservative, anti-patriotic, anti-Republican, anti-American, anti-White, anti-male, anti-older people, anti-rich people, anti-gun owners, anti-German Americans, and/or anti-those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.
http://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/wilmette/community/chi-ugc-article-new-trier-resident-straw-poll-neighbors-reje-2018-08-02-story.html
— Basketball star Dwyane Wade lists Matteson house for $269,900 – Bob Goldsborough
http://www.chicagotribune.com/classified/realestate/elitestreet/ct-re-elite-street-dwayne-wade-matteson-20180724-story.html
(FROM THE ARTICLE: A four-bedroom, 2,280-square-foot house in south suburban Matteson that is owned by basketball star Dwyane Wade has been on the market since May for $269,900. A South Side native who starred at Richards High School in Oak Lawn before attending Marquette University, Wade, 36, has played in the NBA for 16 years, most of the time for the Miami Heat. He played a year for the Bulls in 2016-2017. Public records show that Wade bought the house new in 2006 with his then-wife, Siohvaughn Funches, for $390,000. After the couple’s divorce, Wade was awarded the house in 2014. Now, Wade is trying to sell the house, which is in Matteson’s Newbury Estates neighborhood. The house has three baths, a large foyer with a vaulted ceiling, hardwood floors throughout, a family room with a gas fireplace and a wet bar, and a master suite with a private balcony, a large walk-in closet and a tray ceiling overlooking the family room. Wade first listed the house in May for $290,000 and last month cut his asking price to $269,900.)

 

DAILY HERALD
— Sauer’s resignation doesn’t guarantee a Democratic win in 51st District race – Russell Lissau
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20180802/sauers-resignation-doesnt-guarantee-a-democratic-win-in-51st-district-race
(FROM THE ARTICLE: Sauer’s immediate successor in the legislature will be selected by a group formed by Lake County Republican Party leader Mark Shaw and Barrington Township Republican committeeman Chris Geissler, representing the small Cook County portion of the 51st District. Shaw doesn’t know if the GOP will nominate the same person to run in November, which is a separate process. Shaw plans to consult Republican House Leader Jim Durkin on the decisions. Republican officials typically would seek applicants, Shaw said. But time is short because ballots must be finalized and certified by Aug. 30.)
— Lake Shore Drive closure latest U.S. protest targeting affluent – AP
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20180802/lake-shore-drive-closure-latest-us-protest-targeting-affluent

 

NORTHWEST HERALD
— Rep. Roskam stops at Crystal Lake Chamber event U.S. Representative talks Trump, tariffs – ED KOMENDA
http://www.nwherald.com/2018/08/02/rep-roskam-stops-at-crystal-lake-chamber-event/ai8yosm/

 

WILLIAM J KELLY
— Time to turn in your Term Limit Rahm petitions
https://www.williamjkelly.org/news/kelly-time-to-turn-in-your-term-limit-rahm-petitions

 

PRAIRIE STATE WIRE
— Employment discrimination bill seen as necessary by some, burdensome by others – Angela Underwood
https://prairiestatewire.com/stories/511507843-employment-discrimination-bill-seen-as-necessary-by-some-burdensome-by-others

 

FOX NEWS
— Sarah Sanders blasts the Trump-hating media and exposes their blatant bias – Douglas MacKinnon
http://www.foxnews.com/opinion/2018/08/02/sarah-sanders-blasts-trump-hating-media-and-exposes-their-blatant-bias.html

 

WORLD NET DAILY
— GOOGLE: KING OF TRUMP DERANGEMENT SYNDROME Joseph Farah explains how search-engine’s algorithms were designed to work
https://www.wnd.com/2018/08/google-king-of-trump-derangement-syndrome/

 

BREITBART
— ‘The New Normal’: Establishment Media Emerges as ‘Enforcement Arm’ of Democrats to Punish Trump Donors – Matthew Boyle
https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2018/08/02/the-new-normal-establishment-media-emerges-as-enforcement-arm-of-democrats-to-punish-trump-donors/
— Illinois Gov. Gives Green Light to Medical Marijuana in Schools – Katherine Rodriguez
https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2018/08/02/illinois-gov-gives-green-light-to-medical-marijuana-in-schools/
— Daily Mail’s David Martosko Demands White House ‘Discourage’ Free Speech – John Nolte
https://www.breitbart.com/big-journalism/2018/08/02/nolte-daily-mails-david-martosko-demands-white-house-discourage-free-speech/

 

DAILY CALLER
— MANDATING E-VERIFY NATIONWIDE WOULD BUILD AN ELECTRONIC WALL TO CURB ILLEGAL IMMIGRATION – Peter Parisi
http://dailycaller.com/2018/08/02/e-verify-curb-illegal-immigration/
— NEW YORK TIMES’ NEWEST HIRE SENT TONS OF ANTI-WHITE RACIST TWEETS – Amber Athey
http://dailycaller.com/2018/08/02/new-york-times-sarah-jeong-racist/
— JOURNALISTS DEFEND NYT HIRE WITH HISTORY OF ANTI-WHITE TWEETS – Justin Caruso
http://dailycaller.com/2018/08/02/lefty-journos-nyt-racist-hire/

 

DAILY SIGNAL
— Conservative Lawmakers Weigh in on Trump’s Shutdown Threat Over Wall, Immigration – Rachel del Guidice
https://www.dailysignal.com/2018/08/02/conservative-lawmakers-weigh-in-on-trumps-shutdown-threat-over-wall-immigration/

 

AMERICAN THINKER
— Politico reporter calls Trump supporters ‘garbage people’ – and then lectures us – Monica Showalter
https://www.americanthinker.com/blog/2018/08/politico_reporter_calls_trump_supporters_garbage_people.html

 

NEW AMERICAN
— Trump Derangement Syndrome Intensifies Among Anti-Trump Left – R. Cort Kirkwood
https://www.thenewamerican.com/usnews/politics/item/29691-trump-derangement-syndrome-intensifies-among-anti-trump-left

 

WASHINGTON EXAMINER
— Feminism isn’t helping girls, and certainly not boys – Nicole Russell
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/opinion/feminism-isnt-helping-girls-and-certainly-not-boys

 

CNBC
— People are using Fitbits and Apple Watches to monitor their heart rate when binging on drugs — and doctors say it’s a bad idea – Christina Farr
https://www.cnbc.com/2018/07/09/apple-watch-and-cocaine.html

 

NEW YORK TIMES
— CNN’s Jim Acosta Challenges Sarah Huckabee Sanders, Then Makes a Quick Exit – Michael M. Grynbaum
https://www.nytimes.com/2018/08/02/business/media/sarah-huckabee-sanders-jim-acosta.html
— Colleges and Universities Woo Once-Overlooked Transfer Students – Alina Tugend (DIERSEN: I transferred from UIC to NIU in 1969 when I was 20 years old.)
https://www.nytimes.com/2018/08/02/education/learning/transfer-students-colleges-universities.html

 

NEW YORK POST
— Thousands attended protests reportedly set up by election meddlers – Mark Moore
https://nypost.com/2018/08/02/thousands-attended-protests-reportedly-set-up-by-election-meddlers/

 

BLOOMBERG
— OUTSTANDING: Mandatory E-Verify for Employers Getting Closer to Reality
https://news.bloomberglaw.com/daily-labor-report/mandatory-e-verify-for-employers-getting-closer-to-reality

 

GOVERNMENT EXECUTIVE
— House and Senate Again Decline to Fund Trump’s Proposed Homeland Security Hiring Spree – Eric Katz
https://www.govexec.com/management/2018/08/house-and-senate-again-decline-fund-trumps-proposed-dhs-hiring-spree/150256/

May 2 Morning Edition

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Ever-increasingly, Democrats say that Republican individuals, organizations, companies, and governments are racist.
https://chicago.suntimes.com/news/cook-county-jesus-chuy-garcia-abolish-ice/
— Judge admonishes prosecutors for spending too much time on Manafort’s lifestyle – AP (DIERSEN: What has adversely impacted your lifestyle? For me, it has been loss of income. My $51,864 Civil Service Retirement System pension is only 41% of what my $125,325 GAO salary was in 1997 in today’s dollars.)
https://chicago.suntimes.com/news/judge-admonishes-prosecutors-manaforts-lifestyle/
— New details emerge in probe of alleged job-buying in Dorothy Brown’s office – Andy Grimm (DIERSEN: Many millions have not and will not seek a job with the federal government a) because the pay and benefits are terrible, b) because the advancement opportunities are terrible, c) because they lack required education, work experience, professional certifications, and/or professional licenses, d) because they cannot pass an employment examination, e) because they cannot pass a background investigation, f) because they cannot pass a physical examination, g) because they cannot take the demonization, denigration, and condemnation that comes with being a federal employee or federal retiree, and/or h) because they are Republican, White, male, older, and/or non-veteran and they know that the federal government discriminates against the aforesaid.)
https://chicago.suntimes.com/news/details-probe-alleged-job-buying-dorothy-brown-beena-patel/
— McCarthy accuses Emanuel of pay-to-play politics – Fran Spielman
https://chicago.suntimes.com/politics/garry-mccarthy-ethics-rahm-emanuel-dan-mccaffery-chicago-plan-commission/
— Black, Latino students face systemic barriers despite CPS improvements – Carlos Ballesteros (DIERSEN: Are you White? My critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes have always hinted/implied/argued/shouted a) that I have always had a tremendous unfair advantage in life because I am White; b) that explains why I was able to earn a job-related bachelor’s degree when I was 21 in 1970 and job-related master’s degrees when I was 27, 31, and 48; job-related professional certifications when I was 30, 32, 41, 45, 47, and 48; and a job-related professional license when I was 32; and c) that is why I should pay the price of Affirmative Action, Diversity, and Inclusion.)
https://chicago.suntimes.com/politics/black-latino-students-cps-preschool-high-school/

 

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— All invited to Western Kane County Republican Organization BBQ Fundraiser Sunday, August 5
http://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/aurora-beacon-news/community/chi-ugc-article-all-invited-to-western-kane-county-republican-2018-08-01-story.html
— FBI: Ex-employee alleges Dorothy Brown picked up cash payoffs at bagman’s home – Jason Meisner
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/breaking/ct-met-dorothy-brown-bribery-allegations-20180801-story.html
— Kate Kelly v. Nick Sauer: If not for the outspoken women – Editorial (DIERSEN: Who picks the rising Republican stars in your municipality, in your township/ward, in your county, and in Illinois? What criteria do they use?)
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/opinion/editorials/ct-edit-sauer-sex-harassment-springfield-20180801-story.html
(FROM THE ARTICLE: In a matter of hours Wednesday, a state lawmaker went from a rising star in the Republican Party to the subject of news releases calling for his resignation. Rep. Nick Sauer, R-Lake Barrington, stepped down after a news outlet published allegations he engaged in “revenge porn.” The lightning-quick turnaround is something to behold in Springfield. Allegations of behavior that used to be excused, tolerated and buried are now addressed seriously, swiftly and publicly.)
— Mid-Year Economic Indicators Show DuPage County Remains Regional Leader in Unemployment, Job Creation and Average Salary – Choose DuPage
http://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/elmhurst/community/chi-ugc-article-mid-year-economic-indicators-show-dupage-coun-2018-08-01-story.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: An anti-Trump says “Why Trump supporters feel so misunderstood.”
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/columnists/glanton/ct-met-dahleen-glanton-trump-voters-misunderstood-20180801-story.html

 

DAILY HERALD
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Anti-Trumps say “Trump’s grocery store ID statement unfounded.” Yesterday, the DuPage County Election Commission required me to provide my ID to provide me with mailing labels for the Republican voters in my precinct.
https://www.dailyherald.com/article/20180802/business/308029998/
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Anti-Trumps say that Trump is “not leading effort to secure elections.” Who is leading the effort to secure the November 6, 2018 election in your county and in Illinois?
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20180801/trump-criticized-for-not-leading-effort-to-secure-elections
— Elk Grove mayor: $300,000 bowl game investment already worth it – Christopher Placek
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20180802/elk-grove-mayor-300000-bowl-game-investment-already-worth-it

 

CRAIN’S CHICAGO BUSINESS
— Which law firms are making the (overlooked) big bucks off City Hall? – CLAIRE BUSHEY
http://www.chicagobusiness.com/article/20180727/ISSUE01/180729902/which-law-firms-are-making-the-overlooked-big-bucks-off-city-hall

 

SPRINGFIELD STATE JOURNAL REGISTER
— Democrats’ event in Springfield expands so more can see Joe Biden – Bernard Schoenburg (DIERSEN: What motivates you to attend Republican events at the state fair?)
http://www.sj-r.com/news/20180801/democrats-event-in-springfield-expands-so-more-can-see-joe-biden

 

NORTHWEST HERALD
— McSweeney: Redirect cash from Obama center to Illinois roads Barrington Hills Republican files bill to juggle $180 million – ED KOMENDA
http://www.nwherald.com/2018/08/01/mcsweeney-redirect-cash-from-obama-center-to-illinois-roads/aprljj9/

 

HERALD & REVIEW
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Gambling promoters promote video gambling. Gambling is a vice.
https://herald-review.com/business/what-decatur-businesses-had-the-most-money-played-on-video/article_7f2a16c4-c79c-524a-a904-dab52634f137.html

 

BELLEVILLE NEWS DEMOCRAT
— Joe Biden visit attracting more interest than expected – AP
https://www.bnd.com/news/state/illinois/article215964935.html

 

QUAD CITIES ONLINE
— If school pads pension, entire state pays – Scott Reeder (DIERSEN: My nastier critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes hint/imply/argue/shout that GAO’s promoting me to GS-13 in 1986 and then giving me step increases after that were really pension spikes to get me to take GAO’s $25,000 buyout in 1993 when I was 45 years old.)
https://qconline.com/opinion/columnists/if-school-pads-pension-entire-state-pays/article_e2a6dc4c-5954-5729-83fd-d7bb430b150c.html

 

JOURNAL & TOPICS
— Cook County Board Adopts Resolution Concerned With Foxconn Impacts – Tom Robb
https://www.journal-topics.com/articles/cook-county-board-adopts-resolution-concerned-with-foxconn-impacts/

 

WGLT
— Trade Disputes Loom Large Over Farm Conference In Normal – RYAN DENHAM
http://www.wglt.org/post/trade-disputes-loom-large-over-farm-conference-normal#stream/0

 

DUPAGE POLICY JOURNAL
— Roskam leads 6th District fundraising against Democrat challenger Casten – Robert Hadley
https://dupagepolicyjournal.com/stories/511508391-roskam-leads-6th-district-fundraising-against-democrat-challenger-casten

 

ILLINOIS NEWS NETWORK
— Kyle McCarter, Trump nominee for ambassador to Kenya, hammered by Democrats on Hillary tweet – Cole Lauterbach
https://www.ilnews.org/news/statewide/trump-nominee-for-ambassador-hammered-by-democrats-on-hillary-tweet/article_c2065e6a-95d5-11e8-9ae9-cfb830e7e2ba.html

 

CAPITOL FAX
— Define “union-friendly” (DIERSEN: Overwhelmingly, my critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes paint themselves as being pro-business, anti-union, and anti-wage earner. They stress that I was a union member for almost 12 years and that I was a lowly wage earner for 33 years.)
https://capitolfax.com/2018/08/01/define-union-friendly/
(FROM THE ARTICLE: From the invite…Union-Friendly Republican Party August 11 @ 4:00 pm – 8:00 pm Big indoor / outdoor party with a band and tents. Cash bar. $10 cover. Buy tickets at door. Cash only please. The Northwest Side GOP Club has many card-carrying union members and we want to invite more to join us for a good time. We will have awesome raffles as always. If you are a card-carrying, independent-minded, right-leaning carpenter, bricklayer, operating engineer, iron worker, electrician, plumber, police officer, firefighter, paramedic, teacher, janitor, auto-mechanic, or truck driver, come hang out and have a great time with friends. A TBD band will be playing. Come hang out with Ammie Kessem and others.)
— McCann gets big money from the Operating Engineers, praises unions (DIERSEN: Overwhelmingly, my critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes paint themselves as being pro-business, anti-union, and anti-wage earner. They stress that I was a union member for almost 12 years and that I was a lowly wage earner for 33 years.)
https://capitolfax.com/2018/08/01/mccann-gets-big-money-from-the-operating-engineers-praises-unions/

 

GOPUSA
— Protest against Rahm Emanuel sure to provoke anger
http://www.gopusa.com/?p=51581
— Hostile CNN doesn’t like hostility directed back at them
http://www.gopusa.com/?p=51596
— Some Ideas to Think About – Walter E. Williams (DIERSEN: What did you do to avoid poverty? I earned a) a job-related bachelor’s degree when I was 21 in 1970 and job-related master’s degrees when I was 27, 31, and 48, b) job-related professional certifications when I was 30, 32, 41, 45, 47, and 48, and c) a job-related professional license when I was 32.)
http://www.gopusa.com/?p=51479
(FROM THE ARTICLE: Poverty is no mystery, and it’s easily avoidable. The poverty line that the Census Bureau used in 2016 for a single person was an income of $12,486 that year. For a two-person household, it was $16,072, and for a four-person household, it was $24,755. To beat those poverty thresholds is fairly simple. Here’s the road map: Complete high school; get a job, any kind of a job; get married before having children; and be a law-abiding citizen. How about some numbers? A single person taking a minimum wage job would earn an annual income of $15,080. A married couple would earn $30,160. By the way, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, less than 4 percent of hourly workers in 2016 were paid the minimum wage. That means that over 96 percent of workers earned more than the minimum wage. Not surprising is the fact that among both black and white married couples, the poverty rate is in the single digits. Most poverty is in female-headed households.)

 

BREITBART
— AG Sessions Targets Corporate Job-Discrimination Against Americans – John Binder (DIERSEN: Ever-increasingly, employers make it clear that they do NOT want to hire, retain, or promote those who are Trump supporters, Protestant, conservative, patriotic, Republican, American, White, male, older, rich, gun owners, German American, draft avoiders, and/or those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.)
https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2018/08/01/jeff-sessions-expands-crackdown-on-businesses-hiring-foreign-workers-over-qualified-americans/

 

WORLD NET DAILY
— ACLU WON’T REST TILL EVERY ILLEGAL GETS IN Ann Coulter: ‘Liberals don’t care about kids. They want to wreck our country’
https://www.wnd.com/2018/08/aclu-wont-rest-till-every-illegal-gets-in/
— SESSIONS TARGETS THOSE BRANDING RELIGIOUS ORGANIZATIONS AS ‘HATE GROUPS’ Task force announcement confirms those ‘must be confronted and defeated’ – BOB UNRUH (DIERSEN: If your group does not promote LGBTQ activity, sooner or later, Democrats and RINOs will call it a hate group.)
https://www.wnd.com/2018/08/sessions-targets-those-branding-religious-organizations-as-hate-groups/

 

ONE NEWS NOW
— Laurie Higgins warns about ‘bully pledge’ at Chicago school – Bob Kellogg
https://www.onenewsnow.com/education/2018/08/01/higgins-warns-about-bully-pledge-at-chicago-school
— 54% of Dems polled: Give illegals right to vote – Michael F. Haverluck (DIERSEN: Democrats shout at illegals, and at everyone else, that Republicans are White supremacists, Nazis, KKK members, haters, racists, sexists, bigots, and even worse thing who should be gotten rid of. Democrats count on illegals to help Democrats get rid Republicans once and for all.)
https://www.onenewsnow.com/politics-govt/2018/08/01/54-of-dems-polled-give-illegals-right-to-vote

 

NATIONAL REVIEW
— Pope Changes Church Doctrine on the Death Penalty, Says it is Never Justified – JACK CROWE
https://www.nationalreview.com/news/pope-changes-church-doctrine-on-the-death-penalty-says-it-is-never-justified/

 

RUSH LIMBAUGH
— The GOP Establishment Still Isn’t Behind the Trump Agenda (DIERSEN: Trump promised to defend and advance the Republican Party platform. Much, if not most of the “Republican Establishment” rejects many planks in the Republican Party platform.)
https://www.rushlimbaugh.com/daily/2018/08/01/the-gop-establishment-still-isnt-behind-the-trump-agenda/

 

NEW YORK TIMES
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: A Democrat argues why Democrats should a) encourage people to come to America illegally, b) encourage people to stay in America illegally, and c) encourage people to bring other people to America illegally.
https://www.nytimes.com/2018/07/31/upshot/Census-question-citizenship-power.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: An anti-Trumps says “Crowds, Stoked by Trump’s Rhetoric, Increase Their Ire Toward the Press.”
https://www.nytimes.com/2018/08/01/business/media/trump-press-jim-acosta.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: My critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes hint/imply/argue/shout that “ignorance is bliss” and that they will tell you everything that you need to know.
https://www.nytimes.com/2018/08/01/opinion/contributors/politics-cleanse.html

 

WASHINGTON POST
— Juice the base or play it safe? Trump weighs fight over border wall – David Nakamura
https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/juice-the-base-or-play-it-safe-trump-weighs-fight-over-border-wall/2018/08/01/1dfb2550-9592-11e8-80e1-00e80e1fdf43_story.html
— Illinois lawmaker Nick Sauer resigns after ex-girlfriend says he used her naked photos to ‘catfish’ men on Instagram – Samantha Schmidt
https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/morning-mix/wp/2018/08/02/illinois-lawmaker-resigns-after-ex-girlfriend-says-he-used-her-naked-photos-to-catfish-men-on-instagram/

 

DES MOINES REGISTER
— Journalists play key role in keeping powerful people honest – Catherine Medina
https://www.desmoinesregister.com/story/opinion/columnists/iowa-view/2018/08/02/journalists-play-key-role-keeping-powerful-people-honest/871965002/

 

WALL STREET JOURNAL
— Fake Facebook Accounts Latched On to Real U.S. Protest Groups A fake account or page ‘just piggybacks onto real sentiment,’ and ‘can push others to increasingly polarized positions,’ a digital researcher says – Deepa Seetharaman and Robert McMillan
https://www.wsj.com/articles/fake-facebook-accounts-latched-on-to-real-u-s-protest-groups-1533202200

 

BLOOMBERG
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Anti-Trumps want Trump to promote LGBTQ activity.
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/audio/2018-08-01/trump-administration-rift-on-lgbt-worker-rights-nears-showdown

 

SUPER CHEVY
— How to take care of your Corvette – Brian Brennan
http://www.superchevy.com/news/1807-how-to-take-care-of-your-corvette/

 

LGBTQ  NATION
— The Trump administration has launched a crusade against LGBTQ ‘infidels’ – DR. WARREN J. BLUMENFELD
https://www.lgbtqnation.com/2018/08/trump-administration-launched-crusade-lgbtq-infidels/

July 31 Evening Edition

ABC7
— Trump renews government shutdown threat if no border wall funding – JOHN PARKINSON
https://abc7chicago.com/trump-renews-government-shutdown-threat-if-no-border-wall-funding/3849921/

 

NBC5
— Chicago Making Changes to Issue More City ID Cards
https://www.nbcchicago.com/blogs/ward-room/chicago-making-changes-to-issue-more-city-id-cards-489611671.html

 

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— Rep. Keith Wheeler appointed GOP Conference Chairman
http://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/aurora-beacon-news/community/chi-ugc-article-rep-keith-wheeler-appointed-gop-conference-c-2018-07-31-story.html
— Even if you loathe Trump, vote Republican – Hugh Hewitt
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/opinion/commentary/ct-perspec-votegop-midterms-democrats-disaster-pelosi-schumer-0801-story.html
(FROM THE ARTICLE: Electing Democrats to a majority in the House or the Senate at the height of the party’s lurch left would be a disaster: Impeachment, demands for massive income tax hikes and the effort to abolish ICE would follow, while also throwing the military rebuild into reverse and the economy into paralysis because of the inability of business to predict the future with anything like certainty. A radicalized Democratic Party puffed by a Trump-loathing Manhattan-Beltway elite wouldn’t bring us a political environment as fraught as 1861 or even 1968, but the Clinton impeachment and the Watergate scandal eras are fair parallels to the atmosphere that would follow if Rep. Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., returns to power or Sen. Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., gets his wish to run the Senate. So even if you loathe the president, vote Republican. The downside of Democratic majorities in either house of Congress is so much larger than another two years like the last two. Both 2017 and 2018 have been polarizing and stressful for sure, but very productive for national security and economic vitality. Are most voters going to choose venting over their pocketbooks and their security? I hope not.)
— Lake County Board chairman’s political future unclear as he gets treatment for drug addiction – Frank Abderholden
http://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/lake-county-news-sun/news/ct-lns-county-board-chairman-followup-st-0801-story.html
— Odd Kane County board race features a Democrat recruited by Republicans and independent candidate linked to Democrats – Sarah Freishtat
http://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/aurora-beacon-news/news/ct-abn-kane-county-board-candidate-st-0801-story.html

 

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— Tally to taxpayers for Dan Ryan shutdown reaches $323,000 — and still climbing – Michael McDevitt
https://chicago.suntimes.com/news/dan-ryan-shutdown-tally-323000-chicago-illinois-state-police-pfleger/
— Employees of bedbug infested state office take letter of demands to Gov. Rauner – Rachel Hinton
https://chicago.suntimes.com/news/employees-of-bed-bug-infested-dhs-office-take-letter-of-demands-to-gov-rauner/

 

DAILY HERALD
— Rauner, Sanguinetti honor examples of efficient local governments – Eric Peterson (DIERSEN: My critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes honor Charles Bowsher for his success in getting rid of GAO’s employees who were Republican, White, male, and/or non-veteran who GAO had not promoted to GS-13 (currently $96,403) by age 25, GS-14 (currently $113,920) by age 30, GS-15 (currently $134,000) by age 35, and Senior Executive Service (currently $164,200) by age 40.)
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20180731/rauner-sanguinetti-honor-examples-of-efficient-local-governments

 

CRAIN’S CHICAGO BUSINESS
— Pensions sucking up half of property-tax hikes – GREG HINZ
http://www.chicagobusiness.com/article/20180731/BLOGS02/180739969/pensions-sucking-up-half-of-property-tax-hikes-report
— DuPage pushes fight for O’Hare western terminal – GREG HINZ
http://www.chicagobusiness.com/article/20180731/BLOGS02/180739959/dupage-pushes-fight-for-ohare-western-terminal

 

SPRINGFIELD STATE JOURNAL REGISTER
— Rauner signs bill to ban payroll ‘off-shoring’ by governors – Doug Finke
http://www.sj-r.com/news/20180731/rauner-signs-bill-to-ban-payroll-off-shoring-by-governors
— Union says Gov. Rauner is dragging feet on step raises – Doug Finke (DIERSEN: What pay increases have you received? Because of cost of living adjustments, step increases, and promotions, my pay increased every year that I worked for Post Office 1966-1969, IRS 1971-1980, and GAO 1980-1997, except 1980 when I took a $19,203 (26%) pay cut in today’s dollars to transfer from IRS to GAO. In today’s dollars, my pay increased from $15.85/hour to $16.91/hour while I worked for the Post Office; from $45,703/year to $91,880/year while I worked for IRS; and from $72,677/year to $125,325/year while worked for GAO. My critics/opponents argue that those increases prove that my Democrat superiors in the federal government do not discriminate against me or retaliate against me. But I argue that if they had not discriminated or retaliated against me, they would have promoted me to GS-13 (currently $96,403) by age 25, GS-14 (currently $113,920) by age 30, GS-15 (currently $134,000) by age 35, and Senior Executive Service (currently $164,200) by age 40. I earned a) a job-related bachelor’s degree when I was 21 in 1970 and job-related master’s degrees when I was 27, 31, and 48, b) job-related professional certifications when I was 30, 32, 41, 45, 47, and 48, and c) a job-related professional license when I was 32.)
http://www.sj-r.com/news/20180731/union-says-gov-rauner-is-dragging-feet-on-step-raises
— Double the love: Union picks both Pritzker, McCann in governor’s race – Rick Pearson
http://www.sj-r.com/news/20180731/double-love-union-picks-both-pritzker-mccann-in-governors-race

 

BLOOMINGTON PANTAGRAPH
— B-N congressmen oppose shutting government over immigration – DEREK BEIGH
https://www.pantagraph.com/news/national/govt-and-politics/b-n-congressmen-oppose-shutting-government-over-immigration/article_5258e7b1-0290-545e-b2b0-be8fe1867fbe.html

 

FOX ILLINOIS
— Vermilion Republican County Board nominates Larry Baughn new chairman
https://foxillinois.com/news/local/vermilion-republican-county-board-nominates-new-chairman

 

UPSTREAM IDEAS
— Political Ruling Class Destroying Your Home Value
http://upstream-ideas.com/upstream-ideas/ideas/political-ruling-class-destroying-your-home-value

 

CHICAGO CITY WIRE
— Ives calls for Chicago Public Schools to be ‘broken up into smaller districts’ following another sex assault report – W.J. Kennedy
https://chicagocitywire.com/stories/511508374-ives-calls-for-chicago-public-schools-to-be-broken-up-into-smaller-districts-following-another-sex-assault-report

 

ILLINOIS NEWS NETWORK
— Measure to return spiking threshold to six percent called pure politics – Greg Bishop
https://www.ilnews.org/news/state_politics/measure-to-return-spiking-threshold-to-six-percent-called-pure/article_cc3b07f8-942e-11e8-8864-7321d674fc66.html

 

CAPITOL FAX
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Anti-Republicans promote Arthur Jones
https://capitolfax.com/2018/07/31/nazi-tries-to-rehabilitate-his-image/
— College Hunger Bill (DIERSEN: Where did the money come from to pay for the food that you ate while you were in college? My outstanding parents provided me with room and board while I attended UIC 1966-1968, weekends during my first semester at NIU in 1969, and the summer of 1969. I paid for room and board at NIU during 1969 and 1970 with money that I earned/saved working part-time for the Park Forest Post Office in 1969 and for Chrysler and University Plaza Dormitory in 1970.)
https://capitolfax.com/2018/07/31/its-just-a-bill-113/
(FROM THE ARTICLE: An estimated 40,000 low-income community college students in Illinois are now assured access to food security through SNAP, thanks to Senate Bill 351, which was signed into law July 20 by Gov. Bruce Rauner. CCH advocated for this eligibility for more than five years, through its statewide No Youth Alone campaign. CCH worked with Heartland Alliance and the Sargent Shriver National Poverty Law Center through two legislative sessions to enact the College Hunger Bill.)
— Should elected officials be prohibited from blocking their constituents on social media? (DIERSEN: I have never blocked anyone, including my most vicious critics/opponents, their operatives, or their dupes, from getting GOPUSA ILLINOIS emails. I should write a book about those who read my emails solely to get information to use against me. They would love it.)
https://capitolfax.com/2018/07/31/question-of-the-day-2715/
— Fairgrounds Foundation chairman blames fund sweeps, mansion renovation for horrible fundraising (DIERSEN: I raise $2,500 each year from Republican candidates and Republican elected officials to help sponsor Wheaton’s Independence Day parades. I should write a book about those who discourage Republican candidates and Republican elected officials a) from helping sponsor the parade and b) from participating in the parade.)
https://capitolfax.com/2018/07/31/fairgrounds-foundation-chairman-blames-fund-sweeps-mansion-renovation-for-horrible-fundraising/

 

FOX NEWS
— Chicago activists demand Rahm Emanuel resign ahead of anti-violence rally – Adam Shaw
http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2018/07/31/chicago-activists-demand-rahm-emanuel-resign-ahead-anti-violence-rally.html

 

THE HILL
— GOP rep says Trump ‘posturing’ in government shutdown threat – JOHN BOWDEN
http://thehill.com/homenews/house/399686-gop-rep-labels-trump-shutdown-threat-posturing

 

NEW YORK TIMES
— After Doctors Cut Their Opioids, Patients Turn to a Risky Treatment for Back Pain – Sheila Kaplan
https://www.nytimes.com/2018/07/31/health/opioids-spinal-injections.html

July 30 Evening Edition

CBS2
— Dan Ryan Protest Costs Taxpayers $200,000 – Dorothy Tucker
https://chicago.cbslocal.com/2018/07/26/dan-ryan-protest-cost/
— Rauner’s Fund To Repair Fairgrounds Falls Short – AP
https://chicago.cbslocal.com/2018/07/30/illinois-fairgrounds-foundation/

 

ABC7
— FEBRUARY 27, 2018 FLASHBACK: DuPage gun show cancels AR-15 raffle, protest still planned – John Garcia
http://abc7chicago.com/dupage-gun-show-cancels-ar-15-raffle-protest-still-planned/3149441/

 

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— Union endorses Pritzker or McCann over Rauner, discounts ‘spoiler’ talk – Tina Sfondeles
https://chicago.suntimes.com/news/union-endorses-pritzker-mccann-rauner-discounts-spoiler-talk/
— 4 Cook County Board members missed 25% or more meetings in past 5 years – Rachel Hinton and Dan Mihalopoulos (DIERSEN: How good is your attendance record? Since 1999, I have the best record by far for attending Milton Township Republican Central Committee monthly meetings and fundraisers. In addition, I had one of the best records for attending a) TAPROOT Republicans of Illinois meetings and events 2005-2012, b) Wheaton Chamber of Commerce Government Affairs Committee meetings and events 2003-2011, c) Illinois Center Right Coalition meetings and events 2003-2007, and d) American Association of Political Consultants Midwest Chapter meetings and events 2001-2004.)
https://chicago.suntimes.com/news/4-cook-county-board-members-missed-25-or-more-meetings-in-past-5-years-survey/
— Lake Shore Drive protesters don’t need and do not want Emanuel’s endorsement – Fran Spielman
https://chicao.suntimes.com/news/lake-shore-drive-protesters-not-want-rahm-emanuels-endorsement/
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: An anti-Trump says “As Trump distorts NFL players’ messages, let’s instead join together.”
https://chicago.suntimes.com/columnists/trump-nfl-players-kneeling-national-anthem/

 

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— Failing Bridget: How bureaucracy harms vulnerable Illinoisans – Jeanne Ives
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/opinion/commentary/ct-perspec-ives-preys-down-syndrome-illinois-department-human-services-dhs-0731-story.html
— Lake County Board chairman, Aaron Lawlor, 36, a Vernon Hills Republican, announces he is getting treatment for drug addiction – Frank Abderholden
http://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/lake-county-news-sun/news/ct-lns-county-board-chairman-drug-addiction-st-0731-story.html
— Lake Shore-to-Wrigley anti-violence march organizers don’t want mayor’s backing: ‘We have people who are … ready to get arrested’ – John Byrne
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/politics/ct-met-rahm-emanuel-lake-shore-drive-march-20180730-story.html
— MARCH 4, 2018 FLASHBACK: War of words at DuPage County Fairgrounds between pro-gun and anti-gun groups gets heated – Diane Moca
http://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/naperville-sun/news/ct-nvs-dupage-gun-show-protest-st-0307-20180306-story.html
— Chicago and jobs: We’re doing it wrong – Kristen McQueary
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/opinion/editorials/ct-perspec-mcqueary-chicago-jobs-wages-20180731-story.html
— Trump says he’s willing to meet Iran’s president without precondition – Anne Gearan, Karen DeYoung and Felicia Sonmez (DIERSEN: What preconditions do your critics/opponents have? Preconditions that my critics/opponents have include a) that I admit responsibility for causing all of their problems, for causing all of your problems, for causing all of my problems, and for causing all of everyone’s problems, b) that I glorify and praise them, c) that I pander to them, d) that I agree to serve as one of their operatives or dupes, and e) that I give them lots of money.)
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/nationworld/ct-trump-meet-iran-president-20180730-story.html
— Former Lake Bluff trustee replaces Republican candidate in state House race – Steve Sadin
http://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/deerfield/news/ct-dfr-lesser-masover-state-rep-race-tl-0802-story.html
— Trump threatens government shutdown over immigration, says he’d meet with Iran’s leader – Eli Stokols
http://www.chicagotribune.com/la-na-pol-trump-news-conference-20180730-story.html

 

DAILY HERALD
— Lake County Board chairman, Aaron Lawlor, 36, a Vernon Hills Republican, on leave for drug treatment – Russell Lissau
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20180730/lake-county-board-chairman-on-leave-for-drug-treatment
— Young people looking for younger leaders – AP (DIERSEN: How old are you? Younger people should be told about “up-or-out.” Using the federal government as an example, you are viewed as being a “loser,” certainly not leadership material, and even worse things, if you do not make GS-13 (currently $96,403) by age 25, GS-14 (currently $113,920) by age 30, GS-15 (currently $134,000) by age 35, and Senior Executive Service (currently $164,200) by age 40.)
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20180730/ap-norcmtv-poll-young-people-looking-for-younger-leaders
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Anti-Trumps crow about their success in turning religious people into anti-Americans.
https://www.dailyherald.com/article/20180730/news/307309999/
https://www.dailyherald.com/article/20180730/news/307309996/
— Sessions: U.S. culture ‘less hospitable to people of faith’ – AP (DIERSEN: Sessions should decry the success that anti-Trumps are having turning religious people into anti-Americans.)
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20180730/sessions-us-culture-less-hospitable-to-people-of-faith
— COD offers certification and licensure exams (DIERSEN: What professional certifications and licenses do you have? My critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes have always dismissed, belittled, badmouthed, demonized, denigrated, and condemned a) my passing the CPA examination on my first attempt in 1979 when I was 30, b) my passing the Certified Internal Auditor examination on my first attempt in 1981, and c) my becoming a licensed CPA in 1981.)
https://www.dailyherald.com/submitted/20180730/cod-offers-certification-and-licensure-exams

 

CHAMPAIGN/URBANA NEWS GAZETTE
— State and local pension news getting worse – Jim Dey
http://www.news-gazette.com/opinion/columns/2018-07-29/jim-dey-state-local-pension-news-getting-worse.html

 

DEKALB DAILY JOURNAL
— We must not steal from young Peter to pay old Paul – Jim Nowlan
http://www.daily-journal.com/editorials/think/jim-nowlan-we-must-not-steal-from-young-peter-to/article_32e9444a-8f3b-11e8-b0b4-9372a7132211.html

 

KANE COUNTY CHRONICLE
— How Much Should Your Death Be Worth? – Cammie Humke (DIERSEN: If you have a pension, when you die, your pension stops, except for any survivor benefits that you may have arranged for.)
http://www.kcchronicle.com/sponsored/articles/2018/07/18/65864442/index.xml

 

SUBURBAN LIFE
— Long-Term Care concerns grow among younger generations – McCann Insurance Services (DIERSEN: My wife’s sister, my mother’s sister, and my father’s sister are all paying about $250 a day out of their life savings for long-term care.)
http://www.mysuburbanlife.com/sponsored/articles/2018/07/20/17002674/index.xml

 

  1. LOUIS TODAY
    — DIERSEN HEADLINE: Anti-Trumps say “Trump’s latest shutdown threat a reminder of what’s at stake Nov. 6.”
    https://www.stltoday.com/opinion/editorial/editorial-trump-s-latest-shutdown-threat-a-reminder-of-what/article_dc8b7c87-5078-50a5-90d0-2b4fc40f6e95.html

 

ELMHURST PATCH
— Governor Rauner To Sign Bill In Elmhurst The Annie LeGere Law was inspired by Elmhurst’s own Annie LeGere, a 13-year-old who passed away from a fatal allergic reaction. – Andrea Earnest
https://patch.com/illinois/elmhurst/governor-rauner-sign-bill-elmhurst

 

WQAD
— Prison recidivism projected to cost Illinois more than $13 billion over next five years
https://wqad.com/2018/07/30/prison-recidivism-projected-to-cost-illinois-more-than-13-billion-over-next-five-years/

 

FOX ILLINOIS
— Gov. Rauner urged to sign Human Rights Act expansion bill (DIERSEN: From what I see, in Illinois, ever-increasingly, members of Group A discriminate against members of Group B. Members of Group A 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, and/or anti-those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time and members of Group B are Trump supporters, Protestant, conservative, patriotic, Republican, American, White, male, older people, rich people, gun owners, German Americans, and/or those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.)
https://foxillinois.com/news/local/gov-rauner-urged-to-sign-human-rights-act-expansion-bill
(FROM THE ARTICLE: Right now, the Illinois Human Rights Act only applies to businesses with more than 15 employees, and protects employees from being discriminated against in the workplace due to gender, age, race, religion, and sexual orientation. This bill would extend those protections to most workers in Illinois, regardless of the size of the business.)

 

CHICAGO READER
— Black Caucus members eject protesters from fund-raiser, call themselves ‘gangsters’ – Maya Dukmasova
https://www.chicagoreader.com/Bleader/archives/2018/07/27/black-caucus-members-eject-protesters-from-fund-raiser-call-themselves-gangsters

 

WIREPOINTS
— Why Illinois mayors have little control over pension costs “Springfield makes all the rules but localities have to pay for them.” – Ted Dabrowski
http://www.wirepoints.com/why-illinois-mayors-have-little-control-over-pension-costs/

 

LAKE COUNTY GAZETTE
— McSweeney files legislation repealing funding for Obama Presidential Center – Danielle Pacey
https://lakecountygazette.com/stories/511502631-mcsweeney-files-legislation-repealing-funding-for-obama-presidential-center

 

ILLINOIS REVIEW
— 6TH CD DEMOCRAT’S DEBATE COMMENT “ABORTION IS LIKE GALL BLADDER SURGERY” SETS OFF FIRESTORM
http://illinoisreview.typepad.com/illinoisreview/2018/07/6th-cd-democrats-debate-comment-abortion-is-like-gall-bladder-surgery-sets-off-firestorm.html
— DEPAUL UNIV. PROF: LEFTIST ACADEMICS ‘WAGING A WAR AGAINST AMERICA’
http://illinoisreview.typepad.com/illinoisreview/2018/07/depaul-univ-prof-leftist-academics-waging-a-war-against-america.html
— UNIVERSAL BASIC INCOME: THE NANNY STATE ON STEROIDS
http://illinoisreview.typepad.com/illinoisreview/2018/07/universal-basic-income-the-nanny-state-on-steroids.html
— THORNER/INGOLD: THE TRUTH ABOUT TRUMP’S TAX CUTS AND JOBS ACT
http://illinoisreview.typepad.com/illinoisreview/2018/07/thorneringold-the-truth-about-trumps-tax-cuts-and-jobs-act.html
— Illinois State Rifle Association executive director Richard Pearson…“There is Chicago and then the rest of Illinois, which is like America,” Pearson said.
https://capitolfax.com/2018/07/30/todays-quotable-142/

 

CAPITOL FAX
— Pritzker, Rauner point fingers over cronyism
https://capitolfax.com/2018/07/30/pritzker-rauner-point-fingers-over-cronyism/
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Pot pushers push legal pot.
https://capitolfax.com/2018/07/30/question-do-you-know-what-you-wont-find-in-a-legal-pot-dispensary/

 

ONE NATION UNDER GOD
— Chad Connelly Honored as Unsung Hero of 2016 Election of Donald Trump – Nancy Thorner
https://oneundergod.us/chad-connelly-honored-as-unsung-hero-of-2016-election-of-donald-trump/

 

GOPUSA
— Spoiled children of America drawn to socialism, but do they understand it? (DIERSEN: Did your parents spoil you? My outstanding parents did not spoil me. While they provided me with room and board in their home in Crete while I attended UIC 1966-1968, weekends during my first semester at NIU in 1969, and the summer of 1969, I paid for all my tuition and books at UIC and NIU, and room and board at NIU. To get to work and to classes at UIC and NIU, I a) bought a new 1966 Pontiac Tempest Sprint in 1966 with money that I earned/saved washing dishes part-time for the minimum wage 1964-1966, b) bought a new 1968 Oldsmobile 442 in 1967 with money that I earned/saved delivering mail part-time in Park Forest during 1966 and 1967, and c) bought a new 1969 Dodge Charger SE in 1968 with money that I earned/saved delivering mail part-time in Park Forest in 1968.)
http://www.gopusa.com/?p=51307
— Firearms companies fret as background checks level off, anti-gun activists push (DIERSEN: To vote for a Democrat is to vote to abolish the Second Amendment. Who takes the lead in defending the Second Amendment in your municipality, in your township/ward, in your county, and in Illinois?)
http://www.gopusa.com/?p=51315

 

BREITBART
— New York Times Upset over Threats Against Media; Ignores 500-Plus Attacks on Trump Supporters – John Nolte
https://www.breitbart.com/big-journalism/2018/07/30/nyt-upset-threats-media-ignores-500-plus-attacks-trump-supporters/

 

DAILY CALLER
— DNC CHAIR TOM PEREZ SPOTTED CARRYING $1,840 DESIGNER BAG AT AIRPORT AFTER CALLING SOCIALISM ‘FUTURE’ OF PARTY – Benny Johnson
http://dailycaller.com/2018/07/30/tom-perez-louis-vuitton-travel-bag/
— DO ENVIRONMENTALISTS THINK TOURISTS SHOULD HAVE LET A POLAR BEAR MAUL THEM? – Tim Pearce
http://dailycaller.com/2018/07/30/environmentalists-tourists-bear-maul/

 

NEW AMERICAN
— Democrats Sound Alarm as Far-left Fringe Takes Over Party – Alex Newman
https://www.thenewamerican.com/usnews/politics/item/29664-democrats-sound-alarm-as-far-left-fringe-takes-over-party

 

THE HILL
— President Trump on Monday doubled down on his threat to shut down the government to secure enhanced border security measures. – JORDAN FABIAN
http://thehill.com/homenews/administration/399533-trump-doubles-down-on-shutdown-threat
— GOP leaders hope to circumvent Trump on shutdown – ALEXANDER BOLTON
http://thehill.com/homenews/senate/399598-gop-leaders-hope-to-circumvent-trump-on-shutdown

 

NEW YORK TIMES
— The Rest of the Ivy League Comes to Harvard’s Aid in Admissions Challenge – Anemona Hartocollis
https://www.nytimes.com/2018/07/30/us/ivy-league-harvard-admissions.html

 

WASHINGTON POST
— MARCH 4, 2018 FLASHBACK: An Illinois gun show bans AR-15 sales, landing it at the center of a national gun-control debate – Mark Guarino
https://www.washingtonpost.com/national/an-illinois-gun-show-bans-ar-15-sales-landing-it-at-the-center-of-a-national-gun-control-debate/2018/03/04/12502e6a-1fec-11e8-94da-ebf9d112159c_story.html
(FROM THE ARTICLE: WHEATON, Ill. — The last place one might expect to hear pushback against the National Rifle Association would be at a gun show here, a western suburb of Chicago that reliably votes Republican every election cycle and is the proud home of the Billy Graham Center Museum. . .Organizers halted an advertised raffle that would have awarded an AR-15 to the winner, and vendors were told they would not be allowed to sell the weapon at the monthly show. Frank Cesare – of the Pioneer Valley Sportsman’s Association, which has hosted the show for more than 40 years – said the decision followed complaints the group received after the Parkland shooting and as gun-control advocates planned to protest. “We did the ban to try to calm the situation down and show them we are willing to work with them,” he said, referring to the protesters. Cesare said that the ban on AR-15s also would remain in place for April’s show and that the club is “waiting to see” what the mood is like before deciding on shows later in the year. But the move has forced the club into the gun culture war that has gained new energy across the United States since Parkland. “We didn’t see this coming,” Cesare said. “I’m bewildered we’re in the middle of this. . .I got no problem with the protesters. They’re very frustrated with what’s going on; it’s awful; they’re doing what they think is right. I’m frustrated, too.” Inside the fairgrounds building, vendors and buyers examined used items that have nothing to do with guns, such as fishing lures, archery bows, knives and birdhouses. Four homemade duck decoys and a 1930s rifle were displayed across the table belonging to Jack Jackson, 71. He said Illinois already has some of the strictest gun laws in the United States – buyers must show a firearm owner’s identification card or similar permit – but he noted that responsible gun owners are caught in the middle whenever a mass shooting takes place.)

 

WALL STREET JOURNAL
— At Law Firms, Rainmakers Accused of Harassment Can Switch Jobs With Ease Opaque hiring practices in legal industry often make prior sexual-harassment complaints easy to leave behind – Sara Randazzo and Nicole Hong
https://www.wsj.com/articles/at-law-firms-rainmakers-accused-of-harassment-can-switch-jobs-with-ease-1532965126

 

GOPUSA ILLINOIS
— SIGN LOCATIONS: Soon, I will be hand-delivering to all the homes in my precinct that have at least one registered Republican voter and to the businesses on Roosevelt Road in my precinct a letter in which a) I urge them to display a sign for one or more of the Republican candidates on the November 6, 2018 ballot in our precinct after Labor Day and b) I urge them to contact me if they want me to bring signs to them as soon as they are available. The Republican candidates are: Peter Roskam, Bruce Rauner and Evelyn Sanguinetti, Erika Harold, Jason Helland, Darlene Senger, Jim Dodge, Mike Connelly, Amy Grant, Darlene Ruscitti, Dan Cronin, James Mendrick, Paul Hinds, Gwen Henry, Grant Eckhoff, Chris Zaruba, Joseph Cantore, Karen Wilson, and Jeff Mackay. When Roskam first ran for congress in 2006, 30 homes in my precinct displayed Roskam signs. – Dave Diersen
http://www.gopillinois.com

July 30 Morning Edition

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— State leaders speak on budget, medical cannabis at Elmwood Park town hall – Rachel K. Hindery
http://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/elmwood-park/news/ct-elm-elmwood-park-town-hall-tl-0726-story.html

 

CRAIN’S CHICAGO BUSINESS
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: An anti-Trump says “Trump tariffs add costs for Chicago manufacturers.”
http://www.chicagobusiness.com/article/20180727/ISSUE01/180729959/trump-tariffs-add-costs-for-chicago-manufacturers

 

OUR QUAD CITIES
— New law seeks to protect missing veterans ‘High risk’ missing veteran law starts in 2019 – Mark Maxwell
https://www.ourquadcities.com/news/local-news/new-law-seeks-to-protect-missing-veterans/1333113384

 

PEORIA JOURNAL STAR
— Why is no one from downstate on Illinois Commerce Commission? – Chris Kaergard
http://www.pjstar.com/news/20180729/word-on-street-why-is-no-one-from-downstate-on-illinois-commerce-commission

 

ROCKFORD REGISTER STAR
— Education is a critical opportunity – Adam Kinzinger (DIERSEN: How has education helped you? If I had not earned a bachelor’s degree in business from NIU in 1970, a) Firestone Stores would not have hired me in 1970, b) Oldsmobile would not have offered me a job in 1971, and c) IRS would not have hired me in 1971. If I had not been taking graduate business courses at Loyola, IRS might not have promoted me in 1972, 1973, or 1974. If I had not earned an MBA from Loyola in 1976, if I had not passed the CPA examination on my first attempt in 1979, and if I had not been taking graduate accounting courses at DePaul, GAO would not have hired me in 1980. If I had not earned a master’s degree in accounting from DePaul in 1980, if I had not passed the Certified Internal Auditor examination on my first attempt in 1981, and if I had not become a likened CPA in 1981, GAO would not have promoted me in 1986. I had not started taking graduate finance courses at IIT in 1992 and earned a master’s degree in finance from IIT in 1997, my Democrat GAO superiors might have succeeded in forcing me to take their early retirement “offer” earlier than they did.)
http://www.rrstar.com/opinion/20180729/my-view-education-is-critical-opportunity

 

DAILY NORTH SHORE
— Remembering John McGovern – Sherry Thomas
https://jwcdaily.com/2018/07/29/remembering-john-mcgovern/

 

PROPUBLICA ILLINOIS
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Anti-Trumps use “Immigrant Children and Teens” to demonize, denigrate, and condemn Republicans.
https://www.propublica.org/article/illinois-chicago-children-teens-immigration-shelters-heartland

 

ONE ILLINOIS
— SPLITTING GRANITE TRUMP VISIT DIVIDES GRANITE CITY BY PARTY AND BY COFFEE SHOP – TED COX
https://www.oneillinois.com/stories/2018/7/27/granite-city-divide

 

ILLINOIS FAMILY INSTITUTE
— Lawsuit Against State of Illinois’ Unconstitutional Ban on Counseling for Minors – Laurie Higgins
https://illinoisfamily.org/faith/lawsuit-against-state-of-illinois-unconstitutional-ban-on-counseling-for-minors/

 

WASHINGTON TIMES
— Communicator in chief: Trump manages relations with the media on his terms President has made himself available to journalists more often than his predecessors in first 18 months – Dave Boyer
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2018/jul/29/donald-trump-g-sulzberger-escalate-news-media-batt/

 

AMERICAN THINKER
— The Republican Party: Not Much of a Horse But the Only One in the Corral – Jared Peterson (DIERSEN: Far too many activists, candidates, elected officials, party leaders, major donors, and political consultants who claim to be Republican a) reject far too many planks in the Republican Party platform and b) focus on getting rid of voters, organizations, companies, governments, and countries that support those planks.)
https://www.americanthinker.com/articles/2018/07/the_republican_party_not_much_of_a_horse_but_the_only_one_in_the_corral.html

 

ONE NEWS NOW
— LGBTQ protests Chick-fil-A’s 1st opening in Canada – Michael F. Haverluck
https://www.onenewsnow.com/business/2018/07/29/lgbtq-protests-chick-fil-as-1st-opening-in-canada

 

WORLD NET DAILY
— 14 ILLEGALS FOUND IN BOXES MARKED ‘FRAGILE’ Truck driver arrested in Texas – AP
https://www.wnd.com/2018/07/14-illegals-found-in-boxes-marked-fragile/

 

THE HILL
— Celebrities dive into midterms, hoping to thwart Trump – JUDY KURTZ
http://thehill.com/blogs/in-the-know/in-the-know/399254-celebrities-dive-into-midterms-hoping-to-thwart-trump

 

POLITICO
— Inside Democrats’ strategy to defeat Kavanaugh Schumer is pushing red-state Democrats to stay neutral for as long as possible and raising pressure on moderate Republicans. – BURGESS EVERETT and ELANA SCHOR
https://www.politico.com/story/2018/07/30/kavanaugh-schumer-democrats-strategy-supreme-court-745409

 

NBC NEWS
— Top Koch leaders vent frustration with GOP in the Trump era “The divisiveness of this White House is causing long-term damage,” Brian Hooks, co-chair of the Seminar Network, said. – Leigh Ann Caldwell (DIERSEN: Top Koch leaders should acknowledge the many planks in the Republican Party platform that they reject.)
https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/politics-news/top-koch-leaders-vent-frustration-gop-trump-era-n895541

 

NEW YORK TIMES
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Pot pushers push pot.
https://www.nytimes.com/2018/07/29/opinion/pot-decriminalization-jersey-city.html

 

WASHINGTON POST
— Would a Democratic majority actually fix Congress? – John Lawrence (DIERSEN: Ever-increasingly, Democrats make it clear that they want to get rid of individuals, organizations, companies, governments, and countries that are Trump supporters, Protestant, conservative, patriotic, Republican, American, White, male, older, rich, gun owners, German American, draft avoiders, and/or those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.)
https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/made-by-history/wp/2018/07/30/would-a-democratic-majority-actually-fix-congress/

 

WALL STREET JOURNAL
— FRONT PAGE: Employers Eager to Hire Try a New Policy: ‘No Experience Necessary’ Inexperienced job applicants face better odds in the labor market as more companies drop work-history and degree requirements – Kelsey Gee (DIERSEN: What work experience, education, and professional certifications do you have? GAO audits IRS. When I transferred from IRS to GAO in 1980 when I was 31 years old, my Democrat GAO superiors, supervisors, coworkers, and subordinates dismissed, belittled, badmouthed, demonized, denigrated, and condemned a) the work experience that I had gained by working for IRS for almost 9 years, the last 5 1/2 years of which at the GS-12 Step 1-5 levels, currently $81,071-$91,880, b) what I had learned earning an MBA from Loyola in 1976, c) what I had learned taking graduate accounting courses at DePaul since 1976, and d) what I had learned to pass the CPA examination on my first attempt in 1979.)
https://www.wsj.com/articles/employers-eager-to-hire-try-a-new-policy-no-experience-necessary-1532862000

 

USA TODAY
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: In a front page top of fold editorial with a color picture unethically made to look like a news article, anti-Trumps use illegals to demonize, to denigrate, and to condemn Trump and his supporters as being White supremacists, Nazis, KKK members, haters, racists, sexists, bigots, and even worse things.
https://www.usatoday.com/in-depth/news/investigations/2018/07/25/trumps-zero-tolerance-policy-threatens-mid-term-elections/826336002
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Roskam should increase the $10,000 SALT cap to $20,000 for married filing jointly.
https://www.usatoday.com/story/opinion/2018/07/29/trump-tax-law-gimmicks-evade-state-local-tax-cap-editorials-debates/827495002/
https://www.usatoday.com/story/opinion/2018/07/29/new-jersey-irs-plans-have-no-basis-law-editorials-debates/37190521/
— FRONT PAGE: HARDCOPY ARTICLE TITLE: Seasonal hires are becoming permanent – Paul Davidson (DIERSEN: I was a seasonal hire who became permanent. The Post Office hired me in November of 1966 for the Christmas rush.)
https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/2018/07/30/summer-jobs-turn-permanent-bosses-struggle-find-good-workers/843255002/

 

BOSTON HERALD
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Anti-Trumps promote the Fourth Estate.
http://www.bostonherald.com/news/us_politics/2018/07/analysis_attacking_fourth_estate_plays_to_gop_base

 

ATLANTA JOURNAL CONSTITUTION
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Koch group sides with anti-Trumps.
https://www.myajc.com/news/koch-group-condemns-divisiveness-and-lack-leadership-washington/FODBFcUgBZL3LEbd0sUWbK/

 

VOX
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Anti-Whites are overjoyed about the demise of Whites. What do you say to Whites who demonize, denigrate, and condemn Whites to curry favor with anti-Whites? What do you say to males who demonize, denigrate, and condemn males to curry favor with anti-males? What do you say to older people who demonize, denigrate, and condemn older people to curry favor with those who are anti-older people? What do you say to rich people who demonize, denigrate, and condemn rich people to curry favor with those who are anti-rich people? What do you say to German Americans who demonize, denigrate, and condemn German Americans to curry favor with anti-German Americans? What do you say to those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time who demonize, denigrate, and condemn those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time to curry favor with those who are anti-those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time? What do you say to those who falsely claim to be Trump supporters, Protestant, conservative, patriotic, and/or Republican who demonize, denigrate, and condemn those who are Trump supporters, Protestant, conservative, patriotic, and/or Republican to curry favor with those who are anti-those who are Trump supporters, Protestant, conservative, patriotic, and/or Republican?)
https://www.vox.com/policy-and-politics/2018/7/30/17505406/trump-obama-race-politics-immigration

 

GOVERNING
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Anti-Trumps pressure colleges, cities and pension funds to cut ICE ties.
http://www.governing.com/topics/public-justice-safety/gov-ice-detention-centers-rauner-vermont-college-california-pension.html

 

VAUGHN LAW FIRM
— Constraining the Political Beliefs of Federal Government Employees (DIERSEN: Did any of your employers punish you for your political beliefs? My Democrat GAO superiors forced me to retire in 1997 when I was 49 years old, gave me unfair performance expectations and appraisals, always ranked me in the bottom half of my coworkers for pay-for-performance purposes, did not promote me beyond GS-13, got rid of my mentor in 1987, kept me off audits of IRS for all but 3 of the almost 18 years that I worked for GAO, and forced me to take an $19,203 pay cut in today’s dollars to transfer from IRS to GAO in 1980. My Democrat IRS superiors did not promote me beyond GS-12, disallowed my education deductions in 1978, got rid of my mentor in 1975, and disallowed my partial day per diem claims in 1974. My Democrat Post Office superiors forced me resign in 1969 and disallowed my sick leave requests in 1969 and 1968.)
https://thevaughnlawfirm.com/constraining-the-political-beliefs-of-federal-government-employees/
(FROM THE ARTICLE: If a federal government employee is fired and/or discriminated against because of their political beliefs, the action would arguably be in contradiction to the United States Constitution, particularly due to the fact that it would potentially violate free speech rights as well as the right to due process. Discrimination that is based on an employee’s political beliefs occurs when an employer makes job decisions regarding that employee because of their political beliefs, civic activities, or party affiliation. For instance, if an employer demotes anyone who refuses to vote for a certain political party or does not hire someone as a result of their stance on a particular issue, then that employer is likely engaged in political discrimination. While there are no specific laws that prohibit discrimination based on political views, federal government employees have constitutional protections that prohibit the abuse of government power. The First Amendment guarantees the right to free speech, and thus, it can protect an employee’s political views, but it is important to note that this protection is for government employees rather than those that work for private employers. Even if there is not a valid reason to raise a free speech argument, it is possible that political discrimination may be illegal on other grounds. For example, depending on the facts and circumstances of your case, the political discrimination might be considered illegal religious or race-based discrimination. An experienced and knowledgeable Federal Employment Law Attorney can review your case and determine whether you have a viable discrimination claim.)

 

FORBES
— How To Create An Inclusive Environment For LGBTQ Employees – Janice Gassam (DIERSEN: Ever-increasingly, under the Democrats and under the RINOs, unless you promote LGBTQ activity, employers a) will not hire you, b) will not retain you, c) will not promote you, and d) will get rid of you.)
https://www.forbes.com/sites/janicegassam/2018/07/29/how-to-create-an-inclusive-environment-for-lgbtq-employees/
— FROM THE ARTICLE: BEYOND TRAGIC: Data from Pew Research shows that fewer than half of American kids live in a “traditional” family, and one in six kids lives in a blended family. (DIERSEN: What do you say to my critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes who work against the traditional family, that is, they promote LGBTQ activity, but then hint/imply/argue/shout that I had an unfair advantage because I was raised in a traditional family?)
https://www.forbes.com/sites/soniathompson/2018/07/29/treating-your-customers-the-same-is-bad-for-business-do-this-instead/
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Ever-increasingly, Forbes promotes LGBTQ activity.
https://www.forbes.com/sites/debtfreeguys/2018/07/29/how-the-busy-budgeter-can-help-gays-with-kids/
— When It Comes To Free Textbooks… Who Pays? – Josh Moody (DIERSEN: Did you spent lots of money on textbooks? I spent lots of my money on textbooks earning a) master’s degree in financial markets and trading from IIT in 1997, b) Certified Internal Auditor in 1981, c) master’s degree in accounting from DePaul in 1980, d) CPA in 1979, e) MBA from Loyola in 1976, and f) bachelor’s degree in management from NIU in 1970.)
https://www.forbes.com/sites/joshmoody/2018/07/29/when-it-comes-to-free-textbooks-who-pays/#34f37ac32318

 

ADVOCATE
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Ever-increasingly, Apple encourages children to engage in LGBT activity.
https://www.advocate.com/people/2018/7/29/tim-cook-lgbt-youth-you-are-gift-world

 

GAY TIMES
— A pro-LGBTQ Catholic church say they were “shut out” of a conference attended by the Pope – Matt Moore
https://www.gaytimes.co.uk/news/111436/a-pro-lgbtq-catholic-church-say-they-were-shut-out-of-a-conference-attended-by-the-pope/

 

GAY STAR NEWS
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: LGBT advocates crow about their success in getting Singapore children to engage in LGBT activity.
https://www.gaystarnews.com/article/singapore-students-hit-out-at-school-for-disinviting-lgbt-speaker/

 

ON TOP MAGAZINE
— Human Rights Campaign Hopes To Turn Out 10 Million LGBT Voters In November – CARLOS SANTOSCOY (DIERSEN: Those who promote LGBT activity do everting that they can to defeat Republican candidates. What do you say to Republican activists, candidates, elected officials, party leaders, major donors, political consultants, etc. who pander to those who promote LGBT activity? These “Republicans” do everything that they can to get rid of those like me who support the traditional family plank in the Republican Party platform.)
http://www.ontopmag.com/article/45006/HRC_Hopes_To_Turn_Out_10_Million_LGBT_Voters_In_November

 

LGBTQ NATION
— Trump has declared war on LGBTQ rights. Here’s everything he’s done so far. – John Gallagher
https://www.lgbtqnation.com/2018/07/trump-declared-war-lgbtq-rights-heres-everything-hes-done-far/

 

INSTINCT MAGAZINE
— Newly Elected Fortune 500 CEO is a Milestone in LGBTQ+ History – Victor M Rocha
http://instinctmagazine.com/post/newly-elected-fortune-500-ceo-milestone-lgbtq-history

 

DAILY NAIL
— Trump charges illegals who cross the border with their kids are ‘just using children for their own sinister purposes’ – EMILY GOODIN
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-6004391/Trump-charges-illegals-cross-border-kids-using-sinister-purposes.html
— Accused Kremlin agent who tried to infiltrate the NRA was funded by Russian billionaire – GEOFF EARLE (DIERSEN: I should write a book about Democrats, Libertarians, and Greens who have successfully infiltrated the Illinois Republican Party, DuPage County Republican Central Committee, Milton Township Republican Central Committee, TAPROOT Republicans of Illinois, Illinois Center Right Coalition, etc. All of the aforesaid have focused on getting rid of me.)
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-5984145/Accused-Kremlin-agent-tried-infiltrate-NRA-funded-Russian-billionaire.html

July 29 Morning Edition

FOX NEWS
— Trump tweets he’d ‘shut down’ government if Democrats don’t fund US-Mexico wall – Christopher Carbone
http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2018/07/29/trump-tweets-hed-shut-down-government-if-democrats-dont-fund-us-mexico-wall.html

 

CNN
— Trump threatens shutdown over wall, immigration – Eli Watkins
https://www.cnn.com/2018/07/29/politics/donald-trump-shutdown-wall/index.html

 

ABC NEWS
— Trump: There are ‘consequences’ for illegal border crossing – AP
https://abcnews.go.com/Politics/wireStory/trump-consequences-illegal-border-crossing-56897214

 

USA TODAY
— President Donald Trump threatens to shut down government over border wall funding – Tom Vanden Brook
https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2018/07/29/donald-trump-threatens-shutdown-over-wall-funding-before-midterms/858890002/

 

NEWSWEEK
— TRUMP: ILLEGAL IMMIGRANTS ARE USING CHILDREN FOR ‘SINISTER PURPOSES’ – JASON MURDOCK
https://www.newsweek.com/trump-says-illegal-immigrants-are-using-children-sinister-purposes-1047046
— THERAPISTS COIN NEW TERM: TRUMP ANXIETY DISORDER – EMILY ZOGBI
https://www.newsweek.com/therapists-report-rise-anxiety-trump-was-elected-1046687
— TRUMP-SUPPORTING SOYBEAN FARMERS SAY THEY’LL GLADLY SUFFER ‘TO THE DEATH’ FOR HIS TRADE WAR – JASON LEMON
https://www.newsweek.com/trump-supporting-soybean-farmers-say-theyll-gladly-suffer-his-trade-war-death-1047071

 

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Citizens of Mexico and of other Spanish-speaking countries crow over their success in conquering America. Soon, if not already, it will be all but impossible for citizens of America to get an education, to get a job, to get elected, to etc. unless they a) speak, read, and write Spanish and b) serve as operatives or as dupes for Mexico and for other Spanish-speaking countries and their citizens. There are tremendous conflicts between the values of citizens of foreign countries and the values of Americans. Democrats side with foreign countries and with their citizens against America and against its citizens. Democrats make it clear to illegals that Democrats use government to give preference to illegals, and especially to those who are minority, female, and/or younger. Democrats shout at foreign countries and at their citizens that Republicans are White supremacists, Nazis, KKK members, haters, racists, sexists, bigots, and even worse things who should be gotten rid of. Constructively, Democrats have declared war on Republicans. Democrats count on foreign countries and their citizens to get rid of Republicans once and for all.)
http://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/post-tribune/opinion/ct-ptb-davich-speaking-spanish-challenge-st-0727-story.html
— FRONT PAGE WITH BIG COLOR PICTURE: Security measures have been strengthened this year for Lollapalooza in the wake of Las Vegas mass shooting – Tracy Swartz and Jeremy Gorner
http://www.chicagotribune.com/entertainment/music/ct-ent-lollapalooza-security-0729-story.html
— In a foreign aid agency, Trump loyalists replace development experts – Robert O’Harrow Jr. (DIERSEN: My critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes have always promoted patronage. Because I have always been a Republican, were it not for federal civil service protections, a) the Post Office would NOT have hired me in 1966 or let me work there for almost 3 years, b) IRS would NOT have hired me in 1971 or let me work there for almost 9 years, c) IRS would NOT have promoted me in 1972, 1973, or 1974, d) GAO would NOT have hired me in 1980 or let me work there for almost 18 years, and e) GAO would NOT have promoted me in 1986.)
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/nationworld/politics/ct-mcc-trump-loyalists-appointed-20180728-story.html
(FROM THE ARTICLE: In a statement to The Post, Menendez condemned the administration’s “practice of replacing seasoned professional and programmatic experts with patronage hires.” He said that “blind loyalty seemingly trumps qualifications, experience and career public servants.” “Congress gave MCC special hiring authority so that it could operate with efficiency and effectiveness, not so that it could become a dumping ground for unqualified partisan loyalists and lackeys,” Menendez wrote. A Republican Foreign Relations Committee aide speaking on the condition of anonymity offered a more upbeat assessment. “We were happy to work with our Democratic counterparts in resolving questions about hiring at MCC as we do regularly in exercising the committee’s oversight function,” the aide said. “Such oversight is important for all agencies under the committee’s jurisdiction, and we will continue working in a bipartisan manner moving forward.”)
— No longer lonely on the bench, Latino judges in Illinois form an association – Mary Schmich (DIERSEN: From what I see, beyond outrageously, and beyond unacceptably, those in Illinois like me who are Republican Precinct Committeemen/Captains to help elect candidates who can and will defend and advance the Illinois Republican Party (IRP) platform are a minority and are very lonely. Should I form an “Illinois Republican Precinct Committeemen/Captains Association” with a structure similar to the “Illinois Republican County Chairmen’s Association?” Membership would be open only to those Republican Precinct Committeemen/Captains in Illinois who have demonstrated that they help elect candidates who can and will defend and advance the IRP platform and are NOT a) Democrat plants, b) Libertarian plants, c) green plants, or d) RINOs.)
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/columnists/schmich/ct-met-schmich-latino-judges-20180726-story.html

 

DAILY HERALD
— Trump: There are ‘consequences’ for illegal border crossing – AP
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20180729/trump-there-are-consequences-for-illegal-border-crossing
— Durbin talks impeachment at Sugar Grove forum: It’s not ‘viable politically’ – Marni Pyke
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20180728/durbin-talks-impeachment-at-sugar-grove-forum-its-not-viable-politically
— Why so-called Reagan Republicans can’t be trusted – Michael Reagan
https://www.dailyherald.com/discuss/20180729/why-so-called-reagan-republicans-cant-be-trusted
— Pritzker wants reforms at tollway, is undecided on Rt. 53 extension – Marni Pyke
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20180728/pritzker-wants-reforms-at-tollway-is-undecided-on-rt-53-extension

 

HERALD & REVIEW
— The end of the resume? Hiring is in the midst of a technological revolution – ALEXIA ELEJALDE-RUIZ (DIERSEN: My critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes have always promoted patronage. Because I have always been a Republican, were it not for federal civil service protections, a) the Post Office would NOT have hired me in 1966 or let me work there for almost 3 years, b) IRS would NOT have hired me in 1971 or let me work there for almost 9 years, c) IRS would NOT have promoted me in 1972, 1973, or 1974, d) GAO would NOT have hired me in 1980 or let me work there for almost 18 years, and e) GAO would NOT have promoted me in 1986.)
https://herald-review.com/business/technology/the-end-of-the-resume-hiring-is-in-the-midst/article_1f5cab6f-acad-5a9c-81f2-cf336bb0bbf1.html

 

SOUTHERN
— SIU School of Journalism a great place to start in media – Meera Komarraju (DIERSEN: Since I became the GOPUSA Illinois Editor in 2000, my critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes have viciously demonized me, viciously denigrated me, and viciously condemned me because I do not have as degree in journalism. In my defense, I worked for GAO for almost 18 years 1980-1997, the last 11 years of which, at the GS-13 Step 1-10 levels, currently $96,403-$125,325. Much of what I did for GAO is similar to what journalists do – interviewing, conducting surveys, gathering facts, summarizing facts, analyzing facts, and writing reports. Two of the GAO reports that I worked on are at http://www.gao.gov/assets/160/154342.pdf(FINANCIAL DERIVATIVES: Actions Needed to Protect the Financial System) and at http://www.gao.gov/assets/160/156011.pdf (OTC DERIVATIVES: Additional Oversight Could Reduce Costly Sales Practice Disputes).)
https://thesouthern.com/news/local/siu/column-meera-komarraju-siu-school-of-journalism-a-great-place/article_8906c7d7-44c9-59c7-b607-699c435cefcf.html

 

CITIZEN TRUTH
— CASH FOR VOTES OR MISTAKE? $300,000 CASH GIVEN AWAY AT ILLINOIS POLITICAL EVENT – Eshlin Vedan (DIERSEN: To get votes from poor people, from minorities, from females, from younger people, from veterans, recent immigrants, from non-German Americans, from non-Protestants, from etc., Democrats have always promised to use government to give them preference over non-poor people, over Whites, over men, over older people, over non-veterans, over those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time, over German Americans, over Protestants, over etc.)
https://citizentruth.org/illinois-cash-giveaway-politics/

 

HOT AIR
— Maxine Waters Says She Is Sent By God To Stop Trump – KAREN TOWNSEND
https://hotair.com/archives/2018/07/28/maxine-waters-says-sent-god-stop-trump/

 

WESTERN JOURNAL
— Chick-fil-A Triggers Canada Liberals with Expansion Announcement – REBEKAH BAKER
https://www.westernjournal.com/ct/chick-fil-a-triggers-canada-liberals-expansion-announcement/
— Dinesh D’Souza’s ‘Death of a Nation’ Is a Masterful Win for Conservatism – Randy DeSoto
https://www.westernjournal.com/dinesh-dsouzas-death-of-a-nation-masterful-win-conservatism/

 

WORLD NET DAILY
— WHAT ON EARTH HAVE THE DEMOCRATS BECOME? Craige McMillan suggests MAVA for party, ‘Make America Venezuela Anyway’
https://www.wnd.com/2018/07/what-on-earth-have-the-democrats-become/

 

THE HILL
— Trump meets with New York Times publisher to discuss ‘fake news’ – BRETT SAMUELS (DIERSEN: According to my critics/opponents, all news is fake except for the news that they put out or bless.)
http://thehill.com/homenews/administration/399381-trump-meets-with-new-york-times-publisher-to-discuss-fake-news
— White House named Trump allies as political appointees at small agency – JACQUELINE THOMSEN (DIERSEN: My critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes have always promoted patronage. Because I have always been a Republican, were it not for federal civil service protections, a) the Post Office would NOT have hired me in 1966 or let me work there for almost 3 years, b) IRS would NOT have hired me in 1971 or let me work there for almost 9 years, c) IRS would NOT have promoted me in 1972, 1973, or 1974, d) GAO would NOT have hired me in 1980 or let me work there for almost 18 years, and e) GAO would NOT have promoted me in 1986.)
http://thehill.com/homenews/administration/399371-white-house-named-trump-allies-as-political-appointees-at-small

 

HUFFINGTON POST
— Koch Network Leaders Blast Trump White House As ‘Divisive’ The group also criticized his trade policies. – Kevin Robillard (DIERSEN: I should write a book about the most divisive people in Wheaton, in Glen Ellyn, in Milton Township, in DuPage County, and in Illinois. They promote hatred of those like me a) who support the traditional family, right to life, immigration, Second Amendment, illegal drugs, equal opportunity (no race or gender based preference giving), and the rest of the planks in the Republican Party platform and the Illinois Republican Party platform and b) who support the Milton Township resolution against video gambling.)
https://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/koch-network-leaders-blast-trump-white-house-as-divisive_us_5b5ce10ce4b0fd5c73cff1f7

 

NEW YORK TIMES
— Facebook Is Failing to Aid Inquiry Into ‘Fake News,’ British Lawmakers Say – David D. Kirkpatrick (DIERSEN: Facebook is a Democrat website.)
https://www.nytimes.com/2018/07/28/world/europe/uk-facebook-fake-news.html
— See America’s New Ellis Island: A South Texas Bus Terminal – MANNY FERNANDEZ, MITCHELL FERMAN, ILANA PANICH-LINSMAN and SARAH ALMUKHTAR (DIERSEN: Ever-increasingly, anti-Trumps glorify, praise, and encourage those a) who come to America illegally, b) who stay in America illegally, and c) who bring others to America illegally.)
https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2018/07/27/us/immigration-mcallen-bus-terminal-texas.html
— What’s Good for Democracy Is Also Good for Democrats – Adam Bonica (DIERSEN: Ever-increasingly, members of Group A use democracy to get rid of members of Group B. Members of Group A 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 and members of Group B are Trump supporters, Protestant, conservative, patriotic, Republican, American, White, male, older people, rich people, gun owners, German Americans, draft avoiders, and/or those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.)
https://www.nytimes.com/2018/07/26/opinion/sunday/democracy-democrats-voters-disenfranchisment.html
— What Happened to the Country That Made Us Citizens? – Naureen Khan (DIERSEN: Ever-increasingly, Democrats shout at immigrants and at everyone else that Republicans are White supremacists, Nazis, KKK members, haters, racists, sexists, bigots, and even worse things who should be gotten rid of. Ever-increasingly, Democrats make it clear to immigrants that immigrants must help Democrats get rid of Republicans.)
https://www.nytimes.com/2018/07/27/opinion/trump-denaturalization-citizenship-immigrants.html
— Israel Picks Identity Over Democracy. More Nations May Follow. – Max Fisher (DIERSEN: Ever-increasingly, members of Group A make it clear that they want to take the right to vote away from members of Group B. Members of Group A 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, and/or anti-those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time and members of Group B are Trump supporters, Protestant, conservative, patriotic, Republican, American, White, male, older people, rich people, gun owners, German Americans, and/or those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.)
https://www.nytimes.com/2018/07/22/world/middleeast/israel-jewish-state-nationality-law.html

 

WASHINGTON POST
— Trump says he called media ‘enemy of the people’ in meeting with N.Y. Times publisher – Philip Rucker
https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/trump-says-he-called-media-enemy-of-the-people-in-meeting-with-ny-times-publisher/2018/07/29/fec5adee-9330-11e8-810c-5fa705927d54_story.html

 

MIAMI HERALD
— Hope for immigrants: U.S. is giving $10 million to help legal residents become citizens – DANIEL SHOER ROTH (DIERSEN: Democrats shout at immigrants that Republicans are White supremacists, Nazis, KKK members, haters, racists, sexists, bigots, and even worse things.)
https://www.miamiherald.com/news/local/immigration/article215651120.html

 

BOULDER DAILY CAMERA
— Boulder prides itself on being welcoming to all. But its citizens of color tell a different story Civil rights complaints in Boulder County up sharply since 2012, rising faster than state as a whole – Shay Castle
http://www.dailycamera.com/news/boulder/ci_32037773/boulder-prides-itself-being-welcoming-all-but-its

 

SALT LAKE TRIBUNE
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: An anti-Trump says “The 7 things you must support if you want to redeem America’s soul.”
https://www.sltrib.com/opinion/commentary/2018/07/29/commentary-things-you/

 

YUCATAN TIMES
— Average daily wage for Mexicans in the U.S. is 62 USD, while in Mexico it’s only 16.72 USD (DIERSEN: What have you done to qualify yourself for better paying jobs? Even though my critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes have always viciously demonized me, viciously denigrated me, and viciously condemned me as being STUPID AND LAZY, I nevertheless was able to earn a) a job-related bachelor’s degree when I was 21 in 1970 and job-related master’s degrees when I was 27, 31, and 48, b) job-related professional certifications when I was 30, 32, 41, 45, 47, and 48, and c) a job-related professional license when I was 32. Therefore, if I could do the aforesaid, ANYONE COULD DO THE AFORESAID.)
http://www.theyucatantimes.com/2018/07/average-daily-wage-for-mexicans-in-the-u-s-is-62-usd-while-in-mexico-its-only-16-72-usd/

 

NURSE
— New York To Pay Nurses $20 Million In Gender Bias Settlement – Chaunie Brusie (DIERSEN: BECAUSE OF EEOC, I became a federal employee. In 1971, when I was 22 years old, I accepted IRS’s job offer BECAUSE OLDSMOBILE WITHDREW A JOB OFFER THAT I HAD ACCEPTED SAYING THAT IT HAD JUST AGREED TO STOP HIRING WHITES TO SETTLE AN EEOC COMPLAINT.)
https://nurse.org/articles/new-york-city-pays-settlement-to-nurses-lawsuit/
(FROM THE ARTICLE: Now, however, New York City is paying out $20.6 million dollars thanks to a class-action lawsuit with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) that ultimately found that the pension plan was gender discriminatory towards male-oriented professions, leaving out nursing because it has traditionally been a female-majority led form of work. The EEOC determined that nursing requires a high threshold for physical requirements, with injury rates, illness and physical strain in general being one of the highest of any profession.)

 

HR DRIVE
— Should employers care about GPA anymore? – Riia O’Donnell (DIERSEN: Why weren’t your GPAs higher? One reason why my GPAs were not higher was that a) while I took graduate finance courses at IIT 1992-1997, I focused on my GAO job, b) while I took graduate accounting courses at DePaul 1976-1980, I focused on my IRS and GAO jobs, c) while I took graduate business courses at Loyola 1972-1976, I focused on my IRS job, and during 1972, I worked part-time for the Firestone Store in Chicago Heights, d) while I took undergraduate courses at UIC 1966-1968 and at NIU in 1969, I worked as many hours as I could at the Park Forest Post Office, and e) while took classes at Crete-Monee High School 1964-1966, I worked four evenings and Saturdays washing dishes for the minimum wage in the basement of the S.S. Kresges in Chicago Heights.)
https://www.hrdive.com/news/should-employers-care-about-gpa-anymore/528430/

 

SALON
— Democratic moderates fear the “socialist left” will wreck the party: They want to keep that gig What’s behind all the concern-trolling over socialism? Too many Democrats don’t want to talk about core beliefs – ANDREW O’HEHIR
https://www.salon.com/2018/07/28/democratic-moderates-fear-the-socialist-left-will-wreck-the-party-they-want-to-keep-that-gig/

July 28 Evening Edition

ABC7
— Pritzker, Rauner and tax return transparency – BGA
http://abc7chicago.com/politics/weekend-watch-pritzker-rauner-and-tax-return-transparency/3838879/

 

NBC5
— On Trade Policy, Trump Is Turning GOP Orthodoxy on Its Head President Trump has called NAFTA “the worst trade deal maybe ever signed anywhere” – Kevin Freking
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/politics/Trade-Policy-Trump-GOP-Orthodoxy-489417261.html

 

CBS2
— President Trump’s Weekly Address; Democrats’ Weekly Address
https://chicago.cbslocal.com/2018/07/28/trump-weekly-address-democrats-address/

 

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
– DIERSEN HEADLINE: Pot pushers push pot.
https://chicago.suntimes.com/business/pot-topics-marijuana-weed-cannabis-medical-marijuana-cbd-oil-thc-hemp-drugs-chicago-based-company-goes-public-canada-uk-approves-medical/

 

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Anti-Trumps use illegals to demonize, to denigrate, and to condemn Trump and his supporters.
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/breaking/ct-met-naperville-father-deported-20180727-story.html
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/nationworld/politics/ct-trump-immigration-border-separations-analysis-20180728-story.html#nt=oft02a-1gp2
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/nationworld/ct-immigrant-families-remain-apart-20180728-story.html
— Trump’s top Medicare official slams ‘Medicare for All’ – AP (DIERSEN: Federal employees have paid Medicare taxes since 1983. I paid Medicare taxes 1983-1997.)
http://www.chicagotribune.com/business/sns-bc-us–trump-medicare-for-all-20180725-story.html
— Ditch the paper petitions. Bring Illinois elections into the 21st century. – Charlotte Coats, Lombard
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/opinion/letters/ct-letters-20180727-story.html

 

DAILY HERALD
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: To vote for a Democrat is to vote for dependency on government, dependency on charity, LGBTQ activity, abortion, mass/illegal immigration, abolition of the First and Second Amendments, booze, gambling, pot, and other vices, patronage, political affiliation discrimination, reverse discrimination, age discrimination, and even worse things.
https://www.dailyherald.com/discuss/20180728/you-dont-have-to-become-a-democrat
https://www.dailyherald.com/discuss/20180727/democracy-is-under-attack

 

KANKAKEE DAILY JOURNAL
— Gun ‘sanctuaries’ declared in Illinois – David Giuliani
http://www.daily-journal.com/news/local/gun-sanctuaries-declared-in-illinois/article_b1a86bd2-8aca-11e8-a971-7f26733703b4.html

 

WILLIAM J KELLY
— Rahm wants to reform the police, not the murder rate
https://www.williamjkelly.org/news/kelly-rahm-wants-to-reform-the-police-but-not-the-murder-rate

 

DUPAGE POLICY JOURNAL
— Ives joins cadre of GOP lawmakers, candidates pushing for change in Springfield – Glenn Minnis
https://dupagepolicyjournal.com/stories/511501643-ives-joins-cadre-of-gop-lawmakers-candidates-pushing-for-change-in-springfield

 

NORTH COOK NEWS
— Tom Morrison joins GOP group of lawmakers, candidates looking to change Springfield – Glenn Minnis
https://northcooknews.com/stories/511502630-morrison-joins-gop-group-of-lawmakers-candidates-looking-to-change-springfield

 

GOPUSA
— Be Ready for ‘Drag Queen Story Hour’ at Your Local Library
http://www.gopusa.com/?p=51268
— Agitators plan to shutdown Lake Shore Drive to ‘redistribute the pain in Chicago’
http://www.gopusa.com/?p=51178
— Democrat efforts to enable non-citizen voting gets GOP pushback
http://www.gopusa.com/?p=51191

 

DAILY CALLER
— THE CRIMES COMMITTED BY ILLEGALS THIS MONTH YOU PROBABLY DIDN’T HEAR ABOUT – Stephanie Hamill
http://dailycaller.com/2018/07/28/america-uncensored-crimes-committed-by-illegals-july/

 

AMERICAN THINKER
— Free flights for illegals on United, while the rest of us pay full fare? – Read more:
https://www.americanthinker.com/blog/2018/07/free_flights_for_illegals_on_united_while_the_rest_of_us_pay_full_fare.html
— The American Left’s Selective Outrage – Lloyd Marcus
https://www.americanthinker.com/articles/2018/07/the_american_lefts_selective_outrage.html

 

PJ MEDIA
— President Trump Puts Big Tech on Notice for Discriminating Against Conservatives – MEGAN FOX
https://pjmedia.com/trending/president-trump-puts-big-tech-on-notice-for-discriminating-against-conservatives/

 

WASHINGTON POST
— White House uses foreign aid agency to give jobs to Trump loyalists – Robert O’Harrow Jr. (DIERSEN: My critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes promote patronage.)
https://www.washingtonpost.com/investigations/white-house-uses-foreign-aid-agency-to-give-jobs-to-trump-loyalists/2018/07/28/3f819ac2-86da-11e8-8589-5bb6b89e3772_story.html

 

DENVER POST
— 1 in 5 teachers holds a second job to make ends meet Federal Bureau of Labor Statistics reports teachers are 30 percent more likely to have multiple jobs – KELLY RAGAN (DIERSEN: Do/did you have a second job? I did 1971-1972. I worked a) for IRS full-time and b) for Firestone Stores part-time. That helped me a) buy a new 1972 Corvette in 1971, b) pay for tuition and books for graduate business courses at Loyola during 1972, and c) buy a new town home in 1972.)
https://www.denverpost.com/2018/07/22/teachers-second-job-ends-meet/

 

MILITARY TIMES
— Congress is giving the officer promotion system a massive overhaul – Leo Shane III (DIERSEN: In today’s dollars, how much were you earning when you were 25, 30, 35, and 40? If you are a non-veteran White male and you were not earning $96,403 (GS-13) by age 25, $113,920 (GS-14) by age 30, $134,000 (GS-15) by age 35, and $164,200 (Senior Executive Service) by age 40 in today’s dollars, according to my critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes, YOU ARE A LOSER WHO SHOULD BE GOTTEN RID OF.)
https://www.militarytimes.com/news/your-military/2018/07/25/how-officers-are-promoted-will-get-its-biggest-overhaul-in-decades-heres-what-that-means-for-the-military/

(FROM THE ARTICLE: Specifically, the changes would include: Ending some of the up-or-out rules that force officers to leave military service if they fail to be promoted along rigid timelines. . .Some provisions would allow officers in certain high-demand specialties to stay in on the job without promotion for much longer stretches, up to 40 years of service. Under the current up-or-out system, officers who fail to continue their upward rank advancement every few years are pushed out of the service. The new congressional plan would subvert that, at least for a few hard-to-replicate skills and exceptional individuals. “While there will likely be few junior officers who remain on active duty for 40 years … it is sometimes counterproductive to force officers to separate or retire at an arbitrary point in time,” lawmakers wrote of the provision. “No matter the process or policy, some officers will not be selected for promotion. It is important to retain the up-or-out concept for officer management, but there must be some exceptions when the needs of the military will be best served by retaining an officer.” Advocates see that as a way to make continued military service appealing to officers content with their current jobs but with unclear — or unappealing — promotion prospects.)

July 27 Evening Edition

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— Republican Rep. Roskam’s congressional re-election bid against Democrat Casten starts to heat up – Patrick M. O’Connell
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/politics/ct-met-roskam-casten-6th-district-campaign-overview-20180727-story.html#nt=oft06a-4li2
— Radio host Amy Jacobson on sheriff’s comments: ‘This is not a #metoo moment’ – Frank Abderholden
http://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/lake-county-news-sun/news/ct-lns-curran-radio-remarks-followup-st-0728-story.html
— Ministers throw shade over which protest has more muscle: Dan Ryan shutdown or planned Lake Shore Drive march? – Elvia Malagon
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/ct-met-3-things-lake-shore-drive-march-20180725-story.html
— Americans trust two groups: Themselves and their celebrities – Jonah Goldberg
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/opinion/commentary/ct-perspec-goldberg-faith-obama-hillary-ideology-true-believers-celebrities-oprah-0730-story.html

 

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— Democrats will try to reclaim downstate Madison County, which loves Trump – Rich Miller
https://chicago.suntimes.com/columnists/madison-county-president-donald-trump-democrats-bost-shimkus-davis-2018-election-rich-miller/
— AG Jeff Sessions loses bid to have Chicago’s sanctuary city lawsuit tossed out – Matthew Hendrickson
https://chicago.suntimes.com/news/jeff-sessions-loses-bid-throw-out-chicago-sanctuary-city-lawsuit/

 

DAILY HERALD
— In midst of pension crisis, many schools still spiking contracts – Dan McCaleb
https://www.dailyherald.com/discuss/20180727/in-midst-of-pension-crisis-many-schools-still-spiking-contracts

 

CRAIN’S CHICAGO BUSINESS
— Roskam hits social issues hard in TV debate with Casten – GREG HINZ
http://www.chicagobusiness.com/article/20180727/BLOGS02/180729900/roskam-hits-social-issues-hard-in-tv-debate-with-casten

 

ABC7
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Ever-increasingly, anti-Trumps use illegals to hint/imply/argue/shout that Trump and his supporters are White supremacists, KKK members, haters, racists, sexists, bigots, and even worse things.
http://abc7chicago.com/politics/as-deadline-passes-children-remain-separated-from-parents-in-chicago-area/3835427/

 

CHAMPAIGN/URBANA NEWS GAZETTE
— Trump praises Illinois GOP congressmen in Granite City – AP
http://www.news-gazette.com/news/2018-07-27/trump-praises-illinois-gop-congressmen-granite-city.html

 

SUBURBAN LIFE
— Roskam, Casten battle in 6th Congressional District debate in Chicago
http://www.mysuburbanlife.com/2018/07/27/roskam-casten-battle-in-6th-congressional-district-debate-in-chicago/aup1di7/

 

REPUBLICAN NEWS WATCH
— President Trump shows Illinois what actual leadership looks like – DOUG E. IBENDAHL
http://republicannewswatch.com/wp/?p=14553

 

PRAIRIE STATE WIRE
— Ives considering legislation mandating employers notify all public employees about rights in light of Janus decision – W.J. Kennedy
https://prairiestatewire.com/stories/511499925-ives-considering-legislation-mandating-employers-notify-all-public-employees-about-rights-in-light-of-janus-decision

 

METRO EAST SUN
— Kay joins coalition of Republican candidates, legislators – Glenn Minnis
https://metroeastsun.com/stories/511497571-kay-joins-coalition-of-republican-candidates-legislators

 

ILLINOIS LEAKS
— Illinois Tollway reduces obstacles to meetings, moves board room -JOHN KRAFT
http://edgarcountywatchdogs.com/2018/07/illinois-tollway-reduces-obstacles-to-meetings-moves-board-room/

 

ILLINOIS REVIEW
— COOK COUNTY GOP SETTLES BYLAWS CONTROVERSY
http://illinoisreview.typepad.com/illinoisreview/2018/07/cook-county-gop-muddles-through-bylaws-controversy.html
— STATE REP. MORRISON INTRODUCES RESTORE ILLINOIS PAC CANDIDATES
http://illinoisreview.typepad.com/illinoisreview/2018/07/state-rep-morrison-introduces-restore-illinois-pac-candidates.html
— THORNER: PRESIDENT’S POWER TO EVOKE SECURITY CLEARANCES IS CONSTITUTIONAL
http://illinoisreview.typepad.com/illinoisreview/2018/07/thorner-presidents-power-to-evoke-security-clearances-is-constitutional.html
— US GDP SKYROCKETS TO 4.1 IN SECOND QUARTER
http://illinoisreview.typepad.com/illinoisreview/2018/07/us-gdp-skyrockets-to-41-in-second-quarter.html
— STUDY: WOMEN LEAVING STEM DUE TO DEPRESSION, UNHAPPINESS
http://illinoisreview.typepad.com/illinoisreview/2018/07/study-women-leaving-stem-due-to-depression-unhappiness.html
— WITH US GDP UP, HOW’S ILLINOIS DOING?
http://illinoisreview.typepad.com/illinoisreview/2018/07/with-us-gdp-up-hows-illinois-doing.html
— COOK COUNTY BOARD PUSHES OUT OPEN PRIMARY REFERENDUM OPTION WITH LEFTIST ADVISORIES
http://illinoisreview.typepad.com/illinoisreview/2018/07/cook-county-board-pushes-out-open-primary-referendum-option-with-leftist-advisories.html
— WHERE’S WEYERMULLER: THURSDAY NIGHT’S ROSKAM VS CASTEN DEBATE AT THE UNION LEAGUE CLUB
http://illinoisreview.typepad.com/illinoisreview/2018/07/wheres-weyermuller-thursday-nights-roskam-vs-casten-debate-at-the-union-league-club.html

 

CAPITOL FAX
— Roskam vs. Casten debate coverage roundup
https://capitolfax.com/2018/07/27/roskam-vs-casten-debate-coverage-roundup/
— Harold revives statewide grand jury idea
https://capitolfax.com/2018/07/27/harold-revives-statewide-grand-jury-idea/
— Barickman urges optimism from gubernatorial candidates (DIERSEN: Sadly, ever-increasingly, the future looks bleak for individuals, organizations, companies, and governments in Illinois that are Trump supporters, Protestant, conservative, patriotic, Republican, American, White, male, older, rich, gun owners, draft avoiders, German American, and/or those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time. Sadly, ever-increasingly, candidates in Illinois pander to those individuals, organizations, companies, and governments that 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-draft avoiders, anti-German Americans, and/or anti-those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.)
https://capitolfax.com/2018/07/27/barickman-urges-optimism-from-gubernatorial-candidates/
— Rodney Davis and Mike Bost embrace President Trump and vice versa
https://capitolfax.com/2018/07/27/rodney-davis-and-mike-bost-embrace-president-trump-and-vice-versa/
— Rauner & Trump: Run away! Run away!
https://capitolfax.com/2018/07/27/run-away-run-away-4/
— What are some jobs you would never do, regardless of the money? (DIERSEN: GAO hired me in 1980 because it could not find a qualified Democrat, minority, female, younger person, or veteran who would take the job. IRS hired me in 1971 because it could not find a qualified Democrat, minority, female, or veteran who would take the job. The Post Office hired me in 1966 because it could not find a qualified Democrat, minority, female, or veteran who would take the job.)
https://capitolfax.com/2018/07/27/question-of-the-day-2713/

 

DAILY CALLER
— UNITED AIRLINES GIVES FREE FLIGHTS TO ILLEGAL IMMIGRANTS – Molly Prince (DIERSEN: Ever-increasingly, big companies talk and act like they 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://dailycaller.com/2018/07/27/united-airlines-free-flights-illegal-immigrants/

 

GOPUSA
— Question on citizenship in 2020 Census imperiled by legal challenge
http://www.gopusa.com/?p=51189
— ICE Rounds Up Illegal Alien Fraudsters
http://www.gopusa.com/ice-rounds-up-illegal-alien-fraudsters/
(FROM THE ARTICLE: You really can’t blame the welfare-grabbing, Section 8-collecting, drug-dealing, gun-toting illegal immigrants rounded up yesterday for being so eager to register to vote. After all, if only the Democrats could have illegally registered a few thousand more Third World criminals to vote for Hillary Clinton in 2016, all 25 of those bad hombres arrested yesterday would still be whistling that famous tune from “West Side Story”: “Everything free in America!”)

 

NATIONAL REVIEW
— OUTRAGEOUS: Republicans Vote to Gut Enforcement, Increase Foreign Workers – MARK KRIKORIAN
https://www.nationalreview.com/2018/07/immigration-dhs-appropriations-bill-bad-amendment/

 

ASSOCIATED PRESS & EDITOR AND PUBLISHER
— White House Defends Decision to Bar CNN Reporter From Event – AP
https://apnews.com/da0fca6bfc46433283f8ac5bb1573b93
http://www.editorandpublisher.com/news/white-house-defends-decision-to-bar-cnn-reporter-from-event/

 

CAR BUZZ
— Chevrolet Corvette And Volt Top The 2018 Made In America Auto Index List
https://carbuzz.com/news/chevrolet-corvette-and-volt-top-the-2018-made-in-america-auto-index-list

 

ZILLOW
— FOR SALE: 419 West Park Avenue, Wheaton – $399,900
https://www.zillow.com/wheaton-il/X1-SS1apc9gppw622z_3o1g1_sse/111935094_zpid/

July 27 Morning Edition

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— Illinois Tollway boss Liz Gorman alleges threats from board member Joseph Gomez – Mary Wisniewski
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/ct-biz-tollway-board-threats-20180726-story.html
(FROM THE ARTICLE: The usually sedate Illinois Tollway board’s monthly meeting erupted in controversy on Thursday, when the agency’s executive director accused a board member of threatening her. Board member Joseph Gomez, an appointee of Gov. Bruce Rauner and the senior vice president of Byline Bank, told the board that Tollway Executive Director Liz Gorman had refused to meet with him one-on-one before the meeting. Gorman told the board that she refused the meeting because of threats Gomez had made against her. “I feel uncomfortable and very threatened,” Gorman said. She said she had been willing to meet with Gomez with someone else present, but Gomez declined. The dispute between Gomez and Gorman comes at a time of increased scrutiny of Tollway operations. On Tuesday, members of the state Senate Transportation Committee questioned Tollway officials about contracts awarded to firms with political connections or ties to the agency. After Thursday’s meeting, Gorman told reporters the threats were “verbal” but declined to elaborate further, telling reporters they could request information under the Freedom of Information Act. Gomez denied Gorman’s charge and said he had not spoken to Gorman before Thursday morning. A former Republican Cook County commissioner, Gorman was named executive director in February. “I don’t know what she’s talking about,” Gomez told reporters after the meeting, noting that he had voted to approve her appointment.)
— Roskam, Casten clash over Trump, taxes, abortion in first televised debate of fierce suburban race for Congress – Patrick M. O’Connell
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/politics/ct-met-peter-roskam-sean-casten-tv-debate-20180725-story.html
— Naperville man among 4 charged in Wheaton armed robbery in which car rolled over victim, police say – Rafael Guerrero
http://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/naperville-sun/crime/ct-nvs-wheaton-armed-robbery-arrests-st-0727-story.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Pot pushers push pot.
http://www.chicagotribune.com/business/sns-bc-us–marijuana-going-public-in-canada-20180725-story.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Ever-increasingly, anti-Trumps use illegals to demonize, to denigrate, and to condemn Trump and his supports, and especially to demonize, to denigrate, and to condemn Trump’s supporters who are Protestant, conservative, patriotic, Republican, American, White, male, older, rich, gun owners, German American, draft avoiders, and/or those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/nationworld/sns-bc-us–immigration-separating-families-20180727-story.html
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/nationworld/sns-bc-us–immigration-separating-families-20180726-story.html
— AS THE DEMOCRAT PARTY’S STRANGLEHOLD ON ILLINOIS TIGHTENS: Naperville police holding college safety, self-defense classes next week – Rafael Guerrero
http://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/naperville-sun/crime/ct-nvs-naperville-safety-defense-classes-st-0727-story.html
— FRONT PAGE TOP OF FOLD WITH COLOR PICTURE IN NAPERVILLE SUN: ‘Narcan in my purse’: Overdose antidote training expands to public as opioid epidemic continues – Rafael Guerrero (DIERSEN: Legal and illegal drug pushers are overjoyed.)
http://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/aurora-beacon-news/news/ct-abn-dupage-narcan-training-public-st-0726-story.html
— Voting information to be sent to Aurora residents who live in Will County
http://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/aurora-beacon-news/news/ct-abn-will-county-voting-st-0725-story.html
— Gov. Rauner, Mr. Pritzker, Illinois voters want to hear more from you – Editorial
(DIERSEN: It would be great if Rauner would a) pledge to not take any actions against the Illinois Republican Party (IRP) platform, and especially its traditional family, right to life, immigration, and Second Amendment planks and better yet, pledge to defend and advance the IRP platform, and especially its traditional family, right to life, immigration, and Second Amendment planks.)
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/opinion/editorials/ct-edit-governor-rauner-pritzker-money-20180726-story.html

 

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Casten promoters promote Casten.
https://chicago.suntimes.com/business/max-temkin-peter-roskam-sean-casten-battle-congress-gamer-site-twitch/

 

DAILY HERALD
— Roskam, Casten accuse each other of obscuring facts in 6th District debate – Marie Wilson
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20180726/roskam-casten-accuse-each-other-of-obscuring-facts-in-6th-district-debate
— Mundelein joins agencies opposing Wisconsin’s controversial deal for a Foxconn plant – Russell Lissau
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20180727/mundelein-joins-agencies-opposing-wisconsins-controversial-deal-for-a-foxconn-plant

 

NORTHWEST HERALD
— Roskam, Casten battle in 6th Congressional District debate in Chicago Hundreds pack Union League Club in Chicago to hear candidates face off on taxes, Trump, future of U.S. – ED KOMENDA
http://www.nwherald.com/2018/07/26/roskam-casten-battle-in-6th-congressional-district-debate-in-chicago/ahqlgrm/

 

SPRINGFIELD STATE JOURNAL REGISTER
— Central Illinoisans support Trump’s message in Granite City – Bernard Schoenburg
http://www.sj-r.com/news/20180726/central-illinoisans-support-trumps-message-in-granite-city
— Employment stats: Springfield area loses 1,400 jobs over one-year period
http://www.sj-r.com/news/20180726/employment-stats-springfield-area-loses-1400-jobs-over-one-year-period
— LaHood foe claims GOP shenanigans in Petersburg – Phil Luciano
http://www.sj-r.com/news/20180726/luciano-lahood-foe-claims-gop-shenanigans-in-petersburg

 

HERALD & REVIEW
— ‘They fight for you’: Trump praises Davis, other Illinois GOP congressmen during Illinois visit – RYAN VOYLES (DIERSEN: In Illinois, Republican activists, Republican candidates, Republican elected officials, Republican party leaders, Republican major donors, Republican political consultants, Republican etc. should focus on fighting for the Illinois Republican Party platform.)
https://herald-review.com/news/local/they-fight-for-you-trump-praises-davis-other-illinois-gop/article_c8c6c4ca-bbf5-54a4-92e9-810042e017c0.html

 

PEORIA JOURNAL STAR
— How did Gov. Rauner pick Peoria instead of a visit with Donald Trump? – Chris Kaergard
http://www.pjstar.com/news/20180726/how-did-gov-rauner-pick-peoria-instead-of-visit-with-donald-trump

 

BELLEVILLE NEWS DEMOCRAT
— Illinois is No. 6 in exports, which is why tariffs are bad for us – STANFORD L. LEVIN
https://www.bnd.com/opinion/editorials/article215563330.html

 

CHICAGO MAGAZINE
— Chicagoist Helped Make the Media Landscape that Chance the Rapper Hates If he wants to stop the eagle-eye coverage of his every move, the rapper will need a better model than hyperlocal news aggregator. – KRIS VIRE (DIERSEN: I should write a book about those who continue to do everything that they can to destroy me because I included links in GOPUSA ILLINOIS emails to articles that they do not like.)
http://www.chicagomag.com/city-life/July-2018/Chicagoist-Helped-Make-the-Media-Landscape-that-Chance-the-Rapper-Hates/

 

UPSTREAM IDEAS
— Which Are You Willing To Give Up To Stay In IL: Your Job, Your Pension, Or Your Home? (DIERSEN: Ever-increasingly, those who run Illinois work harder and harder and harder to drive those who share my demographics out of Illinois. What keeps you in Illinois? My ancestors have lived in northeast Illinois since the 1844. I lived in Crete 1948-1972, University Park 1972-1976, Chicago 1976-1978, and Wheaton since 1978. My wife and I have spent a lot of money on our home at 915 Cove Court. My brother continues to live in Crete in a home that my grandfather had built in 1926 on land that his grandfather bought in 1864. I earned my bachelor’s degree, three master’s degrees, six professional certifications, and a professional license (CPA) in Illinois. All of the jobs I held were in Illinois (Chicago Heights, Flossmoor, Park Forest, Belvidere, DeKalb, Harvey, Joliet, and Chicago). My wife’s brother lives in Naperville and her sister who has serious health problems lives in Wheaton. I have P.O.A. for health and property for my father’s sister who lives in an assisted living facility in Flossmoor. My mother’s sister lives in a nursing home in Beecher. I have been a Republican Precinct Committeeman since 1999 and the GOPUSA Illinois Editor since 2000. Prosperity and safety are above average in Wheaton, in Milton Township, and in DuPage County.)
http://upstream-ideas.com/upstream-ideas/ideas/which-are-you-willing-to-give-up-to-stay-in-il-your-job-your-pension-or-your-home

 

ILLINOIS POLICY INSTITUTE
— CHICAGO-AREA WATER DISTRICT OFFICIAL RESIGNS WITHOUT EXPLANATION, COLLECTS $95K SEVERANCE PACKAGE David St. Pierre is the latest Illinois government employee to receive a generous severance package, despite leaving under questionable circumstances. – Eddie Damstra (DIERSEN: Of course, my critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes hint/imply/argue/shout that I left the TAPROOT Republicans of Illinois chairmanship, Wheaton Chamber of Commerce Government Affairs Committee membership, Milton Township Republican Central Committee webmaster service, Illinois Center Right Coalition Steering Committee membership, American Association of Political Consultants Midwest Chapter board membership, GAO, IRS, and the Post Office “under questionable circumstances.”)
https://www.illinoispolicy.org/chicago-area-water-district-official-resigns-without-explanation-collects-95k-severance-package/

 

ILLINOIS NEWS NETWORK
— Illinois gets increasingly more federal funds year after year, still deficit spends – Greg Bishop
https://www.ilnews.org/news/state_politics/illinois-gets-increasingly-more-federal-funds-year-after-year-still/article_130999ca-903c-11e8-a0c3-ab9b9a20194f.html

 

NEWSMAX
— Meghan McCain: ‘Republicans Are Not Welcome’ in NYC – Cathy Burke (DIERSEN: I should write a book about anti-Trumps who work the hardest to make those who are religious, conservative, and/or Republican in my precinct, in Wheaton, in Milton Township, in DuPage County, and in Illinois feel unwelcome.)
https://www.newsmax.com/politics/sean-spicer-the-briefing-meghan-mccain-republicans/2018/07/26/id/874027/
— Conservative Republican Jordan to Run for House Speaker – Todd Beamon
https://www.newsmax.com/newsfront/jim-jordan-house-speaker/2018/07/26/id/873931/

 

FREEDOM CENTER
— Banned – David Horowitz
http://click1.email.blitzdigitalgroup.com/ViewMessage.do?m=yfkbcg&r=vykprgp&s=hnqdfjwcmhgrbbjsjmjfqjnqggpclqprcvf&q=1532660419&a=view
(FROM THE POSTING: Congressman Keith Ellison — a good friend of Jew hating, anti-white Louis Farrakhan — is demanding Amazon ban the Freedom Center from selling our books and pamphlets. Worse, he’s using the Southern Poverty Law Center’s so-called “hate list” to fuel this baseless attack. . .You and I both know that the Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC) is just a vehicle for the radical Left to bully conservatives into submission and suppress free speech. If they see you as an enemy of the Leftist agenda, they label you a hate group no matter what you actually stand for. And now, a member of Congress is acting as their middle man and demanding the largest digital outlet for book sales censor us. This is straight out of Saul Alinsky’s playbook, and we must act now.)

 

BREITBART
— Five Reasons Facebook’s Stock Plunged by Almost 20% in a Day – Lucas Nolan
https://www.breitbart.com/tech/2018/07/26/five-reasons-facebooks-stock-plunged-by-almost-20-in-a-day/
— Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg Loses $17 Billion as Shares Plummet – Charlie Nash
https://www.breitbart.com/tech/2018/07/26/facebook-ceo-mark-zuckerberg-loses-17-billion-as-shares-plummet/
— Facebook Shareholders Propose Ousting Chairman Mark Zuckerberg – Lucas Nolan
https://www.breitbart.com/tech/2018/07/26/facebook-shareholders-propose-firing-chairman-mark-zuckerberg/
— Establishment-backed GOP U.S. Senate candidate Leah Vukmir falsely claimed in a fundraising letter that she drives a Ford, when, in reality, she drives a Toyota. – Matthew Boyle
https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2018/07/26/establishment-backed-vukmir-falsely-claims-drives-ford-campaign-trail-drives-toyota/

 

AMERICAN THINKER
— Another anti-Trump newspaper (New York Daily News) hurting – Peter Skurkiss
https://www.americanthinker.com/blog/2018/07/another_antitrump_newspaper_hurting.html

 

WASHINGTON EXAMINER
— Anti-Trump New York Times writer predicts easy Trump re-election in 2020 – Eddie Scarry
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/anti-trump-new-york-times-writer-predicts-easy-trump-re-election-in-2020

 

THE HILL
— Meghan McCain: ‘Republicans are not welcome’ in New York City – JOE CONCHA (DIERSEN: I should write a book about anti-Trumps who work the hardest to make those who are religious, conservative, and/or Republican in my precinct, in Wheaton, in Milton Township, in DuPage County, and in Illinois feel unwelcome.)
http://thehill.com/homenews/media/399033-meghan-mccain-republicans-are-not-welcome-in-new-york-city

 

NBC NEWS
— Trump rips Twitter for ‘discriminatory’ ‘shadow banning’ practices “Shadow banning” is a vague term that refers to the idea that certain Twitter profiles have become more difficult for users to find and see. – Adam Edelman (DIERSEN: If you are a GOPUSA ILLINOIS email subscriber and my GOPUSA ILLINOIS morning edition email does not show up in your inbox by noon and if my GOPUSA ILLINOIS evening edition email does not show up in your inbox by 10:00 PM, a) please view the emails at www.gopillinois.com and b) please phone me at 630-653-0462 ASAP.)
https://www.nbcnews.com/tech/tech-news/trump-rips-twitter-discriminatory-shadow-banning-practices-n894771

 

NEW YORK TIMES
— ‘I’m Not the Only Young Conservative’ – Dan Levin (DIERSEN: If I had been active in Republican politics while I attended Crete-Monee High School 1962-1966, the Post Office would not have hired me in 1966. If I had been active in Republican politics while I attended UIC 1966-1968 and/or NIU 1969-1970, IRS would not have hired me in 1971. If I had been active in Republican politics while I attended Loyola 1972-1976 and/or DePaul 1976-1980, GAO would not have hired me in 1980.)
https://www.nytimes.com/2018/07/26/us/young-conservatives-turning-point-usa.html
(FROM THE ARTICLE: About 700 teenage conservatives visited the nation’s capital this week for a four-day leadership conference organized by Turning Point USA, a group founded in 2012 to promote activism skills among high school and college students and help young conservatives network with leaders in the movement. Many of the biggest names in the Trump administration and conservative activist circles, including Attorney General Jeff Sessions (who echoed the crowd’s chants of “lock her up” during his speech to the conference on Tuesday), former White House spokesman Sean Spicer, Donald Trump Jr. and billionaire Mark Cuban, led sessions at the conference about battling liberal college bias, opposing big government, protecting the Second Amendment and promoting free markets. We sat down with a few attendees to hear what it’s like for them to be red in schools they say are overwhelmingly blue. The interviews have been edited for clarity and brevity.)
— Trump Officials Scoff at ‘Medicare for All’ Drive – Robert Pear (DIERSEN: Federal employees have paid Medicare taxes since 1983. I paid Medicare taxes 1983-1997.)
https://www.nytimes.com/2018/07/26/us/politics/trump-medicare-democrats.html
— Explore the 2016 presidential election results in new detail with our interactive map. Pick a familiar spot or a childhood home to get started. (DIERSEN: This map shows that only 137 voted for Trump in my precinct while 211 voted for Clinton.)
https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2018/upshot/election-2016-voting-precinct-maps.html
— Microsoft Employees Question C.E.O. Over Company’s Contract With ICE – Sheera Frenkel (DIERSEN: What percent of Microsoft employees are anti-Trump, anti-Protestant, anti-conservative, anti-patriotic, anti-Republican, anti-American, anti-White, anti-male, anti-older people, anti-rich people, anti-gun owners, anti-German Americans, anti-draft avoiders, and/or anti-those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time?)
https://www.nytimes.com/2018/07/26/technology/microsoft-ice-immigration.html

 

USA TODAY
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Democrats glorify and praise immigrants. Overwhelmingly, immigrants vote for Democrats. RINOs glorify and praise immigrants. RINOs want cheap labor.
https://www.usatoday.com/story/opinion/2018/07/26/trump-immigration-policies-would-block-my-grandfather-column/830255002/

 

WASHINGTON POST
— Connecticut is drowning in debt. Should the rest of us have to pay? – Mitch Daniels
https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/connecticut-is-drowning-in-debt-should-its-neighbors-have-to-pay/2018/07/23/eff14b6a-83be-11e8-8589-5bb6b89e3772_story.html

 

NEW YORK POST
— Teen wins $25K settlement over Trump T-shirt suspension – Amanda Woods (DIERSEN: How severely would anti-Trumps punish you if you wore a Trump T-shirt?)
https://nypost.com/2018/07/26/high-school-student-wins-25k-settlement-over-trump-t-shirt-suspension/

 

WALL STREET JOURNAL
— You’re a CEO—Stop Talking Like a Political Activist – Sam Walker (DIERSEN: More and more and more CEOs paint themselves as being anti-Trump, anti-Protestant, anti-conservative, anti-patriotic, anti-Republican, anti-American, anti-White, anti-male, anti-older people, anti-rich people, anti-gun owners, anti-German Americans, and/or anti-those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.)
https://www.wsj.com/articles/youre-a-ceostop-talking-like-a-political-activist-1532683844
— U.S. Household Formation Spikes to Multi-Year Highs
https://blogs.wsj.com/dailyshot/2018/07/27/the-daily-shot-u-s-household-formation-spikes-to-multi-year-highs/
— Homeownership Keeps Climbing But the rate remains historically low – Josh Mitchell
https://www.wsj.com/articles/homeownership-keeps-climbing-1532625275
— The Market Isn’t Going to Save You From Saving Too Little Looking at the long run performance of markets probably overstates what you can expect to earn in the future – James Mackintosh
https://www.wsj.com/articles/the-market-isnt-going-to-save-you-from-saving-too-little-1532637107

 

SUPER CHEVY
— MARCH 9, 2018 FLASHBACK: Reading Your Corvette After a Long Storage – James Berry (DIERSEN: After not starting it since 2009, my 1972 Chevy Corvette, with only 5,081 miles on it, is at D & M Corvette in Downers Grove. My excuse for not starting the car and not driving it each summer is my spending 10+ hours each and every day putting GOPUSA ILLINOIS emails together and sending them out. In addition, since 2005, I have had a 2005 Corvette to drive; since 2012, a 2013 Dodge Charger R/T Max to drive; and since 2016, a 2016 Ford Mustang to drive. The carburetor is being rebuilt today. So far, D & M has replaced the car’s 5 tires with correct Firestone Wide Oval White Letter replica tires from Coker Tire, replaced all four calipers, replaced the master brake cylinder and fuel pump, fixed a fuel leak, fixed a passenger door latch problem, installed a new battery, changed the oil and filter, etc. D & M has not yet checked A/C and or taken it on a test drive. After investing all this money in the car, I am increasing its stated value insurance from $30,000 to $35,000. From now on, I will start and drive the car at least once each summer. The car is a Steel Cities Gray Coupe with the base 350 engine, automatic, power steering, A/C, black leather seats, AM/FM stereo radio, and heavy duty battery. The VIN is 1Z37K2S503860. I ordered the car in August of 1971 after my 1969 Dodge Charger SE was stolen in Chicago. I paid for the car with the $2,500 insurance settlement, $500 from my savings, and a $3,000 from a car loan. I took delivery on October 14, 1971. I paid the car loan off with money that I earned working for IRS full-time and working for Firestone Stores part-time. I stored the car in my mother’s garage in Crete 1971-1984 and in my attached, insulated, and heated garage in Wheaton since then, and since 1995, on a hydraulic lift. Money Magazine’s February 1978 “one person’s finances” article on me mentioned the car and included a picture of the car with me in it.)

http://www.superchevy.com/how-to/additional-tech/1802-reading-your-corvette-after-a-long-storage/

July 26 Morning Edition

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— Trump will visit Downstate steel plant today – Monique Garcia (DIERSEN: According to Brenden Moore, “U.S. Reps. who will join Trump: Mike Bost, R-Murphysboro; Rodney Davis, R-Taylorville; and John Shimkus, R-Collinsville.” When Trump visited Bolingbrook in September of 2016, those who spoke very highly of him at a fundraising event included Roger Claar and Rudy Giuliani. The 300+ attendees included John Cabello, Brad Cole, Dan Cronin, Demetra DeMonte, Kirk Dillard, Ron Gidwitz, Dan Hampton, David MacNeil, Richard Porter, Todd Ricketts, Skip Saviano, Tim Schneider, Mickey Straub, and Dave Tornga. If Trump visited your municipality, your township/ward, or your county, which Republican activists, candidates, elected officials, party leaders, major donors, political consultants, etc. would greet him?)
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/politics/ct-met-donald-trump-illinois-granite-city-20180725-story.html
(FROM THE ARTICLE: But Trump will be joined by U.S. Rep. Mike Bost, a Murphysboro Republican who is locked in a competitive re-election bid against Democrat Brendan Kelly, the St. Clair County state’s attorney. “Looking forward to joining @POTUS in Granite City to celebrate return of 800 steel jobs,” Bost tweeted. “Pres. (Ronald) Reagan came to our neck of the woods 30 years ago & we’re still talking about it in S. Illinois. Have a feeling folks heading back to work will talk about this visit 30 years from now.”)
— Pritzker fund-raises off Trump event – Rick Pearson
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/politics/ct-met-chicago-city-council-preview-20180724-story.html
— Da fundraiser
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/politics/ct-met-donald-trump-illinois-granite-city-20180725-story.html
(FROM THE ARTICLE: Legendary former Bears head coach Mike Ditka is headlining a fundraiser for a Republican state House candidate in Chicago’s northwest suburbs. Ditka is helping Jillian Rose Bernas at an Aug. 9 fundraiser, according to an email alert from the Chicago Young Republicans. She’s running against Democratic state Rep. Michelle Mussman of Schaumburg. Bernas is a Schaumburg Township District Library Trustee and previously worked at the U.S. embassy in Chile, according to her campaign website. Ditka considered entering the political fray as a Republican U.S. Senate candidate in the 2004 campaign, but ultimately did not.)
— CPS approves $6 billion operating budget amid concerns from civic, disability groups – Juan Perez Jr.
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/ct-met-chicago-public-schools-budget-approval-met-20180725-story.html
— Illinois congressional delegation requests election security briefing because state was a ‘major target’ in 2016
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/politics/ct-met-illinois-congress-election-security-20180725-story.html

 

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Anti-Trumps say “It’s called real news, Mr. President. Nothing fake about it.” (DIERSEN: According to my critics/opponents, all news is fake except for the news that they publish or bless.)
https://chicago.suntimes.com/opinion/president-donald-trump-fake-news-vfw-speech-police-reform-editorial/
— Aldermen retaliate against Heartland Alliance, rush through registry ordinance – Fran Spielman
https://chicago.suntimes.com/news/aldermen-retaliate-heartland-alliance-licensing-ordinance-city-council-immigration-family-separation/

 

DAILY HERALD
— Hearing is only ‘a start’ toward confidence in tollway hiring – Editorial (DIERSEN: My critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes promote patronage. GAO hired me in 1980 because it could not find a qualified Democrat, minority, female, younger person, or veteran who would take the job. IRS hired me in 1971 because it could not find a qualified Democrat, minority, female, or veteran who would take the job. The Post Office hired me in 1966 because it could not find a qualified Democrat, minority, female, or veteran who would take the job.)
https://www.dailyherald.com/discuss/20180725/editorial-hearing-is-only-a-start-toward-confidence-in-tollway-hiring
— Four charged in Wheaton armed robbery – Natalie Watts
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20180725/four-charged-in-wheaton-armed-robbery

 

ABC7
— Trump to talk tariffs in Granite City, Illinois
http://abc7chicago.com/politics/trump-to-talk-tariffs-in-granite-city-illinois/3827132/
— Trade wars hit home for Illinois farmers as Trump, European Union leaders announce path forward – Michelle Gallardo
http://abc7chicago.com/politics/trade-wars-hit-home-for-illinois-farmers-as-trump-european-union-leaders-announce-path-forward/3823825/

 

NBC5
— Rauner Says He Will No Longer Contribute to Wilson’s Foundation – Mary Ann Ahern
https://www.nbcchicago.com/blogs/ward-room/rauner-says-he-will-no-longer-contribute-to-candidates-foundation-489218941.html
— Illinois Farmers Weigh in On Tariff Battle – Charlie Wojciechowski
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/Illinois-Farmers-Weigh-in-On-Tariff-Battle-489170601.html

 

WGN TV
— Trump makes first visit to Illinois since becoming president today – AP
https://wgntv.com/2018/07/26/trump-makes-first-visit-to-illinois-since-becoming-president-today/

 

SPRINGFIELD STATE JOURNAL REGISTER
— J.B. Pritzker says Gov. Rauner is avoiding President Trump – Doug Finke
http://www.sj-r.com/news/20180725/jb-pritzker-says-gov-rauner-is-avoiding-president-trump
— Here’s what you need to know about President Trump’s visit to Granite City – Joseph Bustos
http://www.sj-r.com/news/20180725/heres-what-you-need-to-know-about-president-trumps-visit-to-granite-city
— Republicans call to combine comptroller, treasurer offices – Bernard Schoenburg
http://www.sj-r.com/opinion/20180725/bernard-schoenburg-republicans-call-to-combine-comptroller-treasurer-offices
— Rep. Davis to attend Trump event in Granite City
http://www.sj-r.com/news/20180725/rep-davis-to-attend-trump-event-in-granite-city

 

HERALD & REVIEW
— Rauner proximity to giveaway bad form – Editorial
https://herald-review.com/opinion/editorial/our-view-rauner-proximity-to-giveaway-bad-form/article_2936ca56-1c0d-5faa-a8e6-c9865a66f31a.html

 

BELLEVILLE NEWS DEMOCRAT
— Glen Carbon residents say sign ordinance violates their right to freedom of speech – KELSEY LANDIS (DIERSEN: To display a sign that says “Hate Has No Home Here,” is to shout that you hate those who are Trump supporters, Protestant, conservative, patriotic, Republican, American, White, male, older, rich, gun owners, German American, and/or those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.)
https://www.bnd.com/news/local/article215422865.html

 

WAND TV
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Pot pushers push pot.
http://www.wandtv.com/story/38734783/illinois-family-advocating-for-cannabis-legalization

 

PALOS PATCH
— Campaign Mailer of Mud-Exploding Mailbox ‘Offensive’ To Muslims Democratic challenger in Cook County Commissioner race says opponent Sean Morrison’s mudslinging mailer is based on “repugnant” Muslim stereotypes. – Lorraine Swanson
https://patch.com/illinois/palos/campaign-mailer-mud-exploding-mailbox-offensive-muslims

 

BGA
— Illinois Politics Becomes the Plaything of the Rich This year’s race for governor is the King Kong vs. Godzilla of big money politics, rendering small donors irrelevant and impacting races down the ballot as well. – Tim Jones
https://www.bettergov.org/news/illinois-politics-becomes-the-plaything-of-the-rich

 

ILLINOIS NEWS NETWORK
— Illinois looking at another six-figure voter outreach effort – Benjamin Yount
https://www.ilnews.org/news/statewide/illinois-looking-at-another-six-figure-voter-outreach-effort/article_a035a6ec-8f5e-11e8-a591-fffedbfeaa30.html
— Op-Ed: Inexcusable that school boards spike pensions while complaining about state aid – Dan McCaleb (DIERSEN: My nastier critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes hint/imply/argue/shout that GAO’s promoting me to GS-13 in 1986 and then giving me step increases after that were really pension spikes to get me to take GAO’s $25,000 buyout in 1993 when I was 45 years old.)
https://www.ilnews.org/opinion/op-ed-inexcusable-that-school-boards-spike-pensions-while-complaining/article_ed1a4ba0-900f-11e8-a86b-abc4f8f2bda5.html

 

CAPITOL FAX
— Some Republicans, Democrats not united on Trump appearance
https://capitolfax.com/2018/07/25/some-republicans-democrats-not-united-on-trump-appearance/

 

FREEDOM’S JOURNAL
— TRUMP SKEPTICAL ABOUT ‘OFFICIAL GOVERNMENT FINDINGS’? WHO ISN’T? – Larry Elder (DIERSEN: GAO employees are overwhelmingly Democrat. My Democrat GAO superiors, supervisors, coworkers, and subordinates were beyond furious when I suggested a) that GAO not undertake work unless that work was requested by both Republicans and Democrats and b) that GAO teams be 50% Republican and 50% Democrat.)
https://freedomsjournalinstitute.org/latest-news/opinion/trump-skeptical-about-official-government-findings-who-isnt/

 

GOPUSA
— DOJ to attorneys: ‘Illegal alien’ is legally correct terminology
http://www.gopusa.com/doj-to-attorneys-illegal-alien-is-legally-correct-terminology/
— Bret Baier says Trump loves messing with biased reporters: ‘He wants heads to explode’
http://www.gopusa.com/bret-baier-says-trump-loves-messing-with-biased-reporters-he-wants-heads-to-explode/

 

WASHINGTON TIMES
— Twitter has placed ‘shadow bans’ on prominent Republicans: Report The company ‘owes the public answers to what’s really going on,’ says RNC chair Ronna McDaniel – James Varney (DIERSEN: I should write a book about those who have worked the hardest since 2000 to ban me and my GOPUSA ILLINOIS emails.)
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2018/jul/25/twitter-has-placed-shadow-bans-prominent-republica/

 

FOX NEWS
— Twitter slammed for ‘shadow banning’ prominent Republicans – James Rogers (DIERSEN: I should write a book about those who have worked the hardest since 2000 to ban me and my GOPUSA ILLINOIS emails.)
http://www.foxnews.com/tech/2018/07/25/twitter-slammed-for-shadow-banning-prominent-republicans.html
(FROM THE ARTICLE: Twitter is taking heat for “shadow banning” certain prominent Republicans, restricting their visibility in search results. The social media giant came under fire after Republican Party chairwoman Ronna McDaniel, several conservative Republican congressmen, including Rep. Devin Nunes and Andrew Surabian, the spokesman for Donald Trump Jr., failed to appear in Twitter’s auto-populated drop-down search results. The news was first reported by Vice News. “The notion that social media companies would suppress certain political points of view should concern every American. Twitter owes the public answers to what’s really going on,” tweeted McDaniel.)

 

AMERICAN THINKER
— Harvard’s Inconvenient Truth – George Shen
https://www.americanthinker.com/articles/2018/07/harvards_inconvenient_truth.html

 

WORLD NET DAILY
— THE NEW YORK REPUBLIC AND ITS MARXIST VALUES Kent G. Bailey looks at city’s influence in today’s post-Christian America
https://www.wnd.com/2018/07/the-new-york-republic-and-its-marxist-values/

 

NATIONAL REVIEW
— Twitter ‘Shadow Banning’ Prominent Republicans – JACK CROWE (DIERSEN: I should write a book about those who have worked the hardest since 2000 to ban me and my GOPUSA ILLINOIS emails.)
https://www.nationalreview.com/news/twitter-shadow-banning-republicans-report/

 

WASHINGTON EXAMINER
— Quest for ‘healthy’ conversation pits Twitter in another scrap with Republicans – Daniel Chaitin (DIERSEN: I should write a book about those who have worked the hardest since 2000 to ban me and my GOPUSA ILLINOIS emails.)
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/quest-for-healthy-conversation-pits-twitter-in-another-scrap-with-republicans

 

DAILY CALLER
— NO CHARGES FILED AGAINST PIPELINE PROTESTERS WHO CAUSED MILLIONS OF DOLLARS IN DAMAGE – Jason Hopkins
http://dailycaller.com/2018/07/24/iowa-pipeline-protesters-damage/

 

BREITBART
— Failed ‘Never Trump’ Pundits, Billionaire Running Ads Attacking Trump’s Popular Tariffs – John Binder
https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2018/07/24/failed-never-trump-pundits-billionaire-running-ads-attacking-trumps-popular-tariffs/

 

FRONTPAGE MAGAZINE
— #ABOLISHICE BUILDS FORTIFIED CAMP WITH BORDERS TO PROTEST BORDERS – Daniel Greenfield
https://www.frontpagemag.com/point/270842/abolishice-builds-fortified-camp-borders-protest-daniel-greenfield

 

FEDERALIST
— If America’s ‘Aristocracy’ Works Hard To Get And Stay On Top, So Can Everyone Else An article by The Atlantic blames the ‘9.9 percent’ for hoarding riches, and inadvertently reinforces conservative conclusions about why people succeed. – Kenny Xu (DIERSEN: What did you do to get “On Top?” I earned a) a job-related bachelor’s degree when I was 21 in 1970 and job-related master’s degrees when I was 27, 31, and 48, b) job-related professional certifications when I was 30, 32, 41, 45, 47, and 48, and c) a job-related professional license when I was 32. I served on the board of job-related professional association when I was 34-47 years old.)
https://thefederalist.com/2018/07/24/americas-aristocracy-works-hard-get-stay-top-can-everyone-else/

 

THE HILL
— House Intel chair calls for ban on electronic voting systems
http://thehill.com/hilltv/rising/398949-house-intel-chair-calls-for-ban-on-electronic-voting-systems

 

CBS NEWS
— Steelworkers celebrate Trump visit after trade win, others in the Midwest not so jubilant
https://www.cbsnews.com/news/steelworkers-celebrate-trump-visit-after-trade-win-others-in-the-midwest-not-so-jubilant/

 

NEW YORK TIMES
— White House Bars CNN Reporter From Presidential Event – Michael M. Grynbaum (DIERSEN: I should write a book about organizers of political events who did not want me a) to know about their events, b) to promote their events, c) to attend their events, and/or d) to report on their events.)
https://www.nytimes.com/2018/07/25/business/media/white-house-cnn-kaitlan-collins.html
— A Place Where Conservative Teenagers Feel Free to Be Themselves
https://www.nytimes.com/2018/07/25/us/politics/turning-point-young-conservatives.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Pot pushers wan each and every veteran to be a stoner.
https://www.nytimes.com/2018/07/25/us/marijuana-veterans.html
— Facebook Shares Plunge in Early Trading After Earnings Fall Short – Matt Phillips
https://www.nytimes.com/2018/07/26/business/facebook-stock-earnings-call.html

 

WALL STREET JOURNAL
— Sobering News for the House GOP Republicans have to reach beyond Trump’s base to prevent a Speaker Pelosi sequel. – Karl Rove
https://www.wsj.com/articles/sobering-news-for-the-house-gop-1532559682
— ObamaCare Is Robbing Medicaid’s Sickest Patients The law’s incentives push states to spend more on new enrollees, and less on the disabled and ill. – Allysia Finley
https://www.wsj.com/articles/obamacare-is-robbing-medicaids-sickest-patients-1532558335
— Demographics Set to Act as Counterweight to Rising Yields – Daniel Kruger
https://blogs.wsj.com/moneybeat/2018/07/25/demographics-set-to-act-as-counterweight-to-rising-yields/
— Why Does Facebook Think I’m ‘Political’? The robots won’t let me advertise my book on nationalism. – Yoram Hazony
https://www.wsj.com/articles/why-does-facebook-think-im-political-1532559704

 

USA TODAY
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Anti-Trumps encourage people to come to America illegally so that anti-Trumps can use them against Trump.
https://www.usatoday.com/in-depth/news/investigations/2018/07/25/trumps-zero-tolerance-policy-threatens-mid-term-elections/826336002
https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2018/07/25/journey-migrant-mother-newly-reunited-her-son/760466002/
— Oregon high school student punished for pro-Trump T-shirt settles lawsuit for $25,000 – William Cummings (DIERSEN If you wore a pro-Trump T-shirt, how severely would the anti-Trumps punish you?)
https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/onpolitics/2018/07/25/addison-barnes-oregon-high-school-student-trump-tshirt-settlement/838992002/
— Medical costs in retirement are projected to be average of $200K. Are you prepared? – Russ Wiles
https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/personalfinance/columnist/2018/07/19/retirement-medical-expenses-how-save-enough-medicare/772025002/

 

STARS & STRIPES
— Veterans, VA employees rally against Trump’s workforce orders – Nikki Wentling
https://www.stripes.com/news/veterans-va-employees-rally-against-trump-s-workforce-orders-1.539494