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December 11 Evening Edition

CBS2
— Gov. Rauner: Assessor Joe Berrios Should Quit – Derrick Blakley
http://chicago.cbslocal.com/2017/12/11/governor-rauner-assessor-joe-berrios/

 

WGN RADIO
— The Chicago Way w/John Kass (12/11/17): Sitting down with State Rep. Ives as she sets her sights on Gov. Rauner
http://wgnradio.com/2017/12/11/the-chicago-way-w-john-kass-12-11-17-sitting-down-with-state-rep-ives-as-she-sets-her-sights-on-gov-rauner-and-the-true-story-of-st-nicholas/

 

WLS AM
— Rauner describes Dem leadership as a “rats nest” – Bill Cameron
http://www.wlsam.com/2017/12/11/raunder-describes-dem-leadership-as-a-rats-nest/
— Rauner wants to build toll lanes on Stevenson – John Dempsey
http://www.wlsam.com/2017/12/11/report-rauner-wants-to-put-in-toll-lanes-on-stevenson/

 

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— Four days after filing to run for Patti Bellock’s seat in the Illinois General Assembly, a Western Springs man withdrew from the race. Anthony R. Arendt, 41, withdrew his nomination Friday to run in the Republican primary for the 47th House district, which means Deanne Marie Mazzochi of Elmhurst will run unopposed in the March 20 primary. – Kimberly Fornek
http://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/western-springs/news/ct-dhd-47th-state-candidate-withdraws-tl-1214-20171211-story.html
— Rauner rips ‘unholy trinity’ as profiting from Cook County property tax system – Kim Geiger
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/politics/ct-met-bruce-rauner-berrios-20171211-story.html
— A would-be suicide bomber inspired by Islamic State extremists strapped on a crude pipe bomb, slipped unnoticed into the nation’s busiest subway system and set the device off at rush hour Monday in a scenario that New York has dreaded for years, authorities said. – AP
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/nationworld/ct-new-york-times-square-explosion-20171211-story.html
— Trump accusers renew sexual misconduct charges against him, say it was ‘heartbreaking’ to see him elected – Mark Berman and Frances Stead Sellers
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/nationworld/politics/ct-trump-sexual-harassment-accusers-20171211-story.html
— Homewood mayor, 80, rescued from icy lake while retrieving family dog – Kate Thayer
http://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/daily-southtown/news/ct-met-homewood-mayor-water-rescue-20171211-story.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: An anti-Trump says “Trump calls media ‘stain on America,’ but he keeps lying.”
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/opinion/huppke/ct-met-trump-fake-news-media-cnn-huppke-20171210-story.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: An anti-Trump says “Sexual harassment should be treated as a hate crime.”
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/opinion/commentary/ct-perspec-misogyny-sexual-harassment-hate-crime-1212-20171211-story.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Ever-increasingly, anti-Trumps use children as cannon fodder.
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/opinion/commentary/ct-perspec-citizen-children-immigrants-1212-20171211-story.html
— Gubernatorial Forum in Schaumburg to Target Opioid, Mental Health Challenges – David Ormsby
http://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/schaumburg-hoffman-estates/community/chi-ugc-article-gubernatorial-forum-in-schaumburg-to-target-o-2017-12-11-story.html

 

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— Quit pro quo: Rauner and Berrios each demands the other resign – Tina Sfondeles
https://chicago.suntimes.com/chicago-politics/rauner-calls-on-berrios-to-resign-as-cook-county-assessor/
— Going after Joe Berrios is good politics — and good for you – Editorial
https://chicago.suntimes.com/opinion/joe-berrios-property-tax-assessor-politics-good-taxpayers-madigan/
— 3 Trump accusers speak out, call for congressional probe – AP
https://chicago.suntimes.com/news/3-trump-accusers-speak-out-call-for-congressional-probe/
— All women and men ought to be treated with dignity at work – Madeleine Doubek
https://chicago.suntimes.com/columnists/doubek-all-women-and-men-ought-to-be-treated-with-dignity-at-work/
— Divorce Court judges can now ask, who’s a good pet owner? – Mark Brown
https://chicago.suntimes.com/chicago-politics/brown-divorce-court-judges-can-now-ask-whos-a-good-pet-owner/

 

DAILY HERALD
— Rauner, Cook County assessor call on each other to resign
http://www.dailyherald.com/news/20171211/rauner-cook-county-assessor-call-on-each-other-to-resign
— Will misconduct scandals make men wary of women at work? – AP (DIERSEN: My superiors, supervisors, coworkers, and subordinates in the federal government knew full well that women are members of a protected class who should be given preference. Therefore, they and I treated women with dignity, respect, and deference and gave them preference.)
http://www.dailyherald.com/business/20171211/will-misconduct-scandals-make-men-wary-of-women-at-work
— Holocaust survivor recounts Nazi terrors to Mundelein High students – Russell Lissau (DIERSEN: Many, if not most of my critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes are anti-German-American. What if from the beginning I had pretended to be Swedish-American? While all my ancestors immigrated from what is now Germany to northeast Illinois during the 1840s and 1850s, according to DNA Ancestry at http://dna.ancestry.com, my ancestry is 33% Europe West, 28% Scandinavia, 24% Great Britain, 11% Ireland, 2% Europe East, 1% Finland/Northwest Russia, and 1% Italy/Greece. My grandfather on my father’s side fought the Germans in WWI. My uncles on my mother’s side fought the Germans in WWII. My father would have fought the Germans in WWII if he had not been 4-F.)
http://www.dailyherald.com/news/20171211/holocaust-survivor-recounts-nazi-terrors-to-mundelein-high-students

 

SPRINGFIELD STATE JOURNAL REGISTER
— Fact check: Did Rauner or Pritzker release more tax info? – Matthew Dietrich
http://www.sj-r.com/news/20171211/fact-check-did-rauner-or-pritzker-release-more-tax-info

 

CENTRAL ILLINOIS PROUD
— GOP tax negotiators slowly but surely hammer out bill details Lawmakers dig in on specific provisions – PHIL MATTINGLY
http://www.centralillinoisproud.com/news/politics/gop-tax-negotiators-slowly-but-surely-hammer-out-bill-details/879100238
— Women detail sexual allegations against Trump At least 13 women make accusations – DAN MERICA
http://www.centralillinoisproud.com/news/politics/women-to-detail-sexual-allegations-against-trump/879198323
— White House claims Trump’s immigration plans could have prevented NYC attack President wants end to ‘chain migration’ – TAL KOPAN
http://www.centralillinoisproud.com/news/politics/white-house-claims-trumps-immigration-plans-could-have-prevented-nyc-attack/879387973
— Democratic congresswomen call for Trump investigation 54 female House members write committee – MJ LEE
http://www.centralillinoisproud.com/news/politics/democratic-congresswomen-call-for-trump-investigation/879520995

 

WSIU
— Shimkus Says Conceal Carry Permits Should Cross State Lines
http://news.wsiu.org/post/us-rep-shimkus-says-conceal-carry-permits-should-cross-state-lines#stream/0

 

KTVS
— BEYOND DISGUSTING, BEYOND OUTRAGEOUS: Proposal for Illinois medical marijuana laws to combat opioid crisis – Taylor Clark
http://www.kfvs12.com/story/37027209/proposal-for-illinois-medical-marijuana-laws-to-combat-opioid-crisis

 

NPR ILLINOIS
— Cook County Republican Jim Dodge Files For Illinois Treasurer Seat – JACLYN DRISCOLL
http://nprillinois.org/post/cook-county-republican-files-illinois-treasurer-seat-0#stream/0

 

NORTHERN PUBLIC RADIO
— Former Comptroller Candidate Jim Dodge Running For Illinois Treasurer – JACLYN DRISCOLL
http://northernpublicradio.org/post/former-comptroller-candidate-running-illinois-treasurer

 

MCHENRY COUNTY BLOG
— John Reinert’s State Senate Petitions Challenged By Steve Verr
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2017/12/11/john-reinerts-petitions-challenged-by-steve-verr/

 

WIRE POINTS
— Teachers’ union to Rauner: Thanks for the money, now we’re endorsing your opponent – Mark Glennon
http://www.wirepoints.com/teachers-union-to-rauner-thanks-for-the-money-now-were-endorsing-your-opponent-quicktake/

 

WILLIAM J. KELLY
— Rahm yuks it up with Colbert while Chicagoans die
http://www.williamjkelly.org/news/kelly-rahm-yuks-it-up-with-colbert-while-chicago-burns

 

ROCK ISLAND TODAY
— Henry County GOP hopes Jon Zahm can unseat incumbent clerk/reporter, official says
https://rockislandtoday.com/stories/511296155-henry-county-gop-hopes-jon-zahm-can-unseat-incumbent-clerk-reporter-official-says

 

WILL COUNTY NEWS
— Ives Responds to Property Tax Article, Calls for Berrios to Step Down – Steve Balich
http://willcountynews.com/2017/12/11/ives-responds-to-property-tax-article-calls-for-berrios-to-step-down/

 

CAPITOL FAX
— Kaegi fires back – Berrios responds to Kaegi *** Ives says Rauner “late to the game” on Berrios
https://capitolfax.com/2017/12/11/ives-says-rauner-late-to-the-game-on-berrios/

 

GOPUSA
— Bakery sues Oberlin College for slandering them as ‘racist’
http://www.gopusa.com/?p=34899

 

ONE NEWS NOW
— Who’s teaching your kids? – Bob Kellogg (DIERSEN: Of course, my critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes would despise if not hate those who taught me at Trinity Lutheran Grade School in Crete 1953-1961 and at Hope Lutheran Grade School in Park Forest 1961-1962.)
https://www.onenewsnow.com/education/2017/12/11/whos-teaching-your-kids

 

BLAZE
— Sexual harassment accusers of Trump are uniting and making one big demand – Carlos Garcia
http://www.theblaze.com/news/2017/12/11/sexual-harassment-accusers-of-trump-are-uniting-and-making-one-big-demand

 

CONSERVATIVE DAILY NEWS
— Increase job opportunities: Fire illegals and deport them. – John Lucas
https://www.conservativedailynews.com/2017/12/increase-job-opportunities-fire-illegals-deport/

 

THE HILL
— Trump accusers demand Congress investigate his alleged sexual harassment – JORDAN FABIAN AND JONATHAN EASLEY
http://thehill.com/homenews/administration/364265-trump-accusers-demand-congress-investigate-his-alleged-sexual
— Republicans fret over tax bill’s unpopularity – ALEXANDER BOLTON AND NAOMI JAGODA
http://thehill.com/homenews/senate/364054-republicans-fret-over-tax-bills-unpopularity

 

NEW YORK TIMES
— Port Authority Bomber Was Inspired by ISIS Christmas Attacks, Officials Say – Sarah Maslin Nir, Jonah Engel Bromwich and William K. Rashbaum
https://www.nytimes.com/2017/12/11/nyregion/explosion-times-square.html

 

WASHINGTON POST
— Judge rules transgender people can enlist in military, denying Trump bid to delay deadline – Spencer S. Hsu and Ann E. Marimow
https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/public-safety/judge-denies-pentagon-bid-to-delay-jan-1-deadline-to-accept-transgender-recruits/2017/12/11/820d6d4e-dc58-11e7-b1a8-62589434a581_story.html

December 10 Evening Edition

GOPUSA ILLINOIS
— The Ives campaign hosted an outstanding kickoff party at the Wheaton Bowl Banquet Hall Sunday afternoon, December 10, 2017. Tom Morrison and Chris Cleveland spoke very highly of her. The 250+ attendees included Denise Cattoni, Lori Carlson, Sal Falbo, Richard Furstenau, Amy Grant, Heidi Holan, Babette Holder, Bob Krzyzewski, Chris Lauzen, Chris LeVan, Paula McGowen, Gary Muehlfelt, Thommen Poozhikunnel, Jan Shaw, and Herb Wehling. – Dave Diersen
https://gopillinois.com

 

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— Haley: Trump’s accusers of sex misconduct should be heard – AP (DIERSEN: Ever-increasingly, the more of the following that you are, that more that people accept accusations against you as being true: Trump supporter, Protestant, conservative, patriotic, Republican, American, White, male, older, rich, gun owner, German American, and/or if your ancestors have been in America for a long time.)
https://chicago.suntimes.com/news/haley-trumps-accusers-of-sex-misconduct-should-be-heard/

 

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— Roy Moore calls sexual-assault allegations ‘ritual defamation’ – David Weigel (DIERSEN: Ever-increasingly, the more of the following that you are, that more that people accept accusations against you as being true: Trump supporter, Protestant, conservative, patriotic, Republican, American, White, male, older, rich, gun owner, German American, and/or if your ancestors have been in America for a long time.)
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/nationworld/politics/ct-roy-moore-sex-assault-allegations-20171210-story.html
— Despite recent wins, Democrats remain divided about what they stand for – Ed O’Keefe and David Weigel (DIERSEN: Ever-increasingly, Democrats promote dependency on government, dependency on charity, LGBTQ activity, abortion, mass/illegal immigration, booze, gambling, pot, and other vices, race and gender based preference giving, age discrimination, patronage, political affiliation discrimination, abolition of the First and Second Amendments, and even worse things.)
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/nationworld/politics/ct-democrats-divided-20171210-story.html

 

DAILY HERALD
— Naperville walk values diversity, community, acceptance (DIERSEN: As more and more and more people in Illinois, in DuPage County, in Milton Township, in Wheaton, and in my precinct are the following, I feel less and less and less accepted: 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 longer than their ancestors.)
http://www.dailyherald.com/news/20171210/naperville-walk-values-diversity-community-acceptance

 

SPRINGFIELD STATE JOURNAL REGISTER
— Illinois’ legislative conflicts law could be better, official says – Doug Finke
http://www.sj-r.com/news/20171210/illinois-legislative-conflicts-law-could-be-better-official-says

 

GATEWAY PUNDIT
— New Poll Finds 92% of Democrats Uninformed, Ignorant and Easily Played – Jim Hoft (DIERSEN: My critics/opponents want everyone to be “uninformed, ignorant, and easily played.”)
http://www.thegatewaypundit.com/2017/12/new-poll-finds-92-democrats-uninformed-ignorant-easily-played/

 

DAILY CALLER
— Media Rattled After Trump Calls Out Washington Post Reporter On Twitter – Peter Hasson
http://dailycaller.com/2017/12/09/media-rattled-after-trump-calls-out-washington-post-reporter-on-twitter/

 

BREITBART
— Durbin: Franken Leaving Should ‘Establish a National Standard’ For Roy Moore – PAM KEY
http://www.breitbart.com/video/2017/12/10/dem-sen-durbin-franken-leaving-establish-national-standard-roy-moore/

 

THE HILL
— GAO factoids purporting retirement crisis are highly misleading – ANDREW G. BIGGS
http://thehill.com/opinion/finance/363998-gao-factoids-purporting-retirement-crisis-highly-misleading

 

NEW YORK TIMES
— An Abomination. A Monster. That’s Me? – Frank Bruni (DIERSEN: The more of the following that you are, the more that anti-Trumps demonize you, denigrate you, and condemn you: Trump supporter, Protestant, conservative, patriotic, Republican, American, White, male, older, rich, gun owner, German American, and/or if your ancestors have been in America for a long time.)
https://www.nytimes.com/2017/12/09/opinion/sunday/villifying-white-men.html
(FROM THE ARTICLE: It used to be that when someone called me an abomination, I was in the presence of a homophobe. But a recent opinion column in Texas State University’s main newspaper damned me for a different reason. I’m abominable because I’m white. The column wasn’t aimed at me personally but at my kind, and the Hispanic student who wrote it began by saying that “of all the white people” he had ever encountered, there were a dozen or so who rose to the level of “decent.” The allowance that 12 of us passed muster was perhaps the most generous passage in a screed that had an unambiguous message for white people, be they “good-hearted liberals” or “right-wing extremists.” “I hate you,” he wrote, “because you shouldn’t exist. You are both the dominant apparatus on the planet and the void in which all other cultures, upon meeting you, die.” The headline: “Your DNA Is an Abomination.”)

 

WASHINGTON POST
— As tax plan gained steam, GOP lost focus on the middle class – Damian Paletta
https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/economy/as-tax-plan-gained-steam-gop-lost-focus-on-the-middle-class/2017/12/09/27ed2d76-db69-11e7-b1a8-62589434a581_story.html

 

NEW YORK DAILY NEWS
— Haunted by Hastert’s ghost: A fallen speaker’s lessons for the GOP – Editorial (DIERSEN: Needless-to-say, if you have ever done anything that subjects you to blackmail, you should not seek or hold any kind of government or political office.)
http://www.nydailynews.com/opinion/haunted-hastert-ghost-fallen-speaker-lessons-article-1.3686659

 

WINDY CITY TIMES
— Democratic gubernatorial candidates debate LGBT issues – Matt Simonette
http://www.windycitymediagroup.com/lgbt/Democratic-gubernatorial-candidates-debate-LGBT-issues/61321.html

December 9 Evening Edition

ASSOCIATED PRESS
— ‘I’m not in charge’: Illinois governor’s words may haunt bid – Sara Burnett
http://abcnews.go.com/Politics/wireStory/im-charge-illinois-governors-words-haunt-bid-51688655
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/sns-bc-us–illinois-governor-2018-rauner-20171209-story.html
http://www.fox32chicago.com/politics/im-not-in-charge-rauners-words-may-haunt-bid
http://www.dailyherald.com/news/20171209/not-in-charge-rauners-foes-pounce-on-his-remark
http://www.sj-r.com/news/20171209/rauners-im-not-in-charge-may-haunt-bid
http://stlouis.cbslocal.com/2017/12/09/challengers-may-seek-to-use-gov-rauners-words-against-him/
http://www.newsobserver.com/news/business/article188944374.html
http://www.startribune.com/i-m-not-in-charge-illinois-governor-s-words-may-haunt-bid/463016213/
http://www.mercedsunstar.com/news/business/article188944374.html
http://www.wral.com/-i-m-not-in-charge-illinois-governor-s-words-may-haunt-bid/17172612/
https://www.seattletimes.com/nation-world/nation-politics/im-not-in-charge-illinois-governors-words-may-haunt-bid/
http://www.newsobserver.com/news/business/article188944374.html
http://www.sfchronicle.com/news/politics/article/I-m-not-in-charge-Illinois-governor-s-words-12418368.php
http://945theanswer.com/news/politics/im-not-in-charge-illinois-governors-words-may-haunt-bid

 

NBC5
— Democratic Candidates for Illinois Governor Take Part in Women’s Forum – Carol Marin and Mary Ann Ahern
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/chicago-women-take-action-governor-candidates-forum-463027213.html

 

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— Democratic governor candidate Pritzker wins major teacher union endorsement – Rick Pearson
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/politics/ct-met-jb-pritzker-teacher-union-endorsement-20171209-story.html
— Trump visits Mississippi civil rights museum as protesters rally outside – AP
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/nationworld/politics/ct-trump-mississippi-20171209-story.html
— Student Civics Club to host 6th Congressional District candidate forum – Peg Mannion
http://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/downers-grove/community/chi-ugc-article-student-civics-club-to-host-6th-congressional-2017-12-09-story.html

 

DAILY HERALD
— Blue high-tax states fund red low-tax states – AP
http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20171209/business/312099960/

 

PEORIA JOURNAL STAR
— Rauner not a take charge kind of guy – Doug Finke
http://www.pjstar.com/news/20171209/statehouse-insider-rauner-not-take-charge-kind-of-guy

 

KANKAKEE DAILY JOURNAL
— Video gaming tax not a bell-ringer – Lee Provost
http://www.daily-journal.com/news/local/video-gaming-tax-not-a-bell-ringer/article_e90e339c-1e82-53e0-864d-5ddc35704188.html

 

COOK COUNTY RECORDER
— Cook Co. judge ends bid by Dotty’s, other ‘gaming cafes’ to challenge rules over video gambling take – Scott Holland
https://cookcountyrecord.com/stories/511289200-cook-co-judge-ends-bid-by-dotty-s-other-gaming-cafes-to-challenge-rules-over-video-gambling-take

 

ILLINOIS POLICY INSTITUTE
— MADIGAN FIRM THE BIGGEST PLAYER IN COMMERCIAL PROPERTY TAX APPEALS – Austin Berg
https://www.illinoispolicy.org/investigation-madigan-firm-the-biggest-player-in-commercial-property-tax-appeals/

 

ILLINOIS FAMILY INSTITUTE
— A Return to Virtue in the Wake of Scandal? – Eric Metaxas
https://illinoisfamily.org/marriage/return-virtue-wake-scandal/

 

GATEWAY PUNDIT
— Facebook Picks Sides in Alabama Senate Race=> Shuts Down Gateway Pundit and Breitbart Reports on Discredited Allred Accuser – Jim Hoft
http://www.thegatewaypundit.com/2017/12/facebook-picks-sides-alabama-senate-race-shuts-gateway-pundit-breitbart-reports-discredited-allred-accuser/

 

DAILY CALLER
— Reporter: Democrats ‘Were Peddling’ Salacious Trump Dossier Allegation To Journalists – Chuck Ross
http://dailycaller.com/2017/12/09/reporter-democrats-were-peddling-salacious-trump-dossier-allegation-to-journalists/

 

FOX NEWS
— Trump, Mattis turn military loose on ISIS, leaving terror caliphate in tatters – Hollie McKay
http://www.foxnews.com/world/2017/12/08/trump-mattis-turn-military-loose-on-isis-leaving-terror-caliphate-in-tatters.html

 

NEWSMAX
— Trump Visits Civil Rights Museum Amid Protests (DIERSEN: Ever-increasingly, anti-Trumps promote hatred of Whites.)
https://www.newsmax.com/politics/us-trump-civil-rights-the-latest/2017/12/09/id/830825/

 

GOPUSA
— How Trump turned tide of illegal immigration in first year: Border crossing hits 45-year low
http://www.gopusa.com/how-trump-turned-tide-of-illegal-immigration-in-first-year-border-crossing-hits-45-year-low/
— Lesbian’s campaign based on anatomy
http://www.gopusa.com/lesbians-campaign-based-on-anatomy/
— Survey: Snowflakes too fragile to be labeled
http://www.gopusa.com/survey-snowflakes-too-fragile-to-be-labeled/

 

CNS NEWS
— Pelosi Says ‘God is With Us’ in Wanting Amnesty (DIERSEN: What do you say to politicians who hint/imply/argue/shout that Jesus is a liberal Democrat/Libertarian/Green who promotes dependency on government, dependency on charity, LGBTQ activity, abortion, mass/illegal immigration, booze, gambling, pot, and other vices, race and gender based preference giving, age discrimination, patronage, political affiliation discrimination, abolition of the First and Second Amendments, and even worse things?)
https://www.cnsnews.com/blog/cnsnewscom-staff/pelosi-says-god-us-democrats-wanting-amnesty

 

NEW YORK TIMES
— Tax Plans May Give Your Co-Worker a Better Deal Than You – Patricia Cohen
https://www.nytimes.com/2017/12/09/business/economy/tax-plans-may-give-your-co-worker-a-better-deal-than-you.html

 

WASHINGTON POST
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Anti-Trumps say “Nearly 9 in 10 black Americans think Trump respects people of color less than whites.”
https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/politics/wp/2017/12/09/nearly-9-in-10-black-americans-think-trump-respects-people-of-color-less-than-whites/

 

DES MOINES REGISTER
— Dems call on Reynolds to remove King from staff after ‘Diversity is not our strength’ tweet – Luke Nozicka
https://www.desmoinesregister.com/story/news/politics/2017/12/08/dems-ask-reynolds-remove-king-staff-diversity-not-our-strength/936999001/

 

HARRISON DAILY
— Giving veterans preference in hiring – Editorial (DIERSEN: My critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes have always hinted/implied/argued/shouted a) that instead of me, the Post Office should have hired a veteran in 1966, b) that the Post Office should gotten rid of me much sooner than it did so that a veteran could have my job, c) that instead of me, IRS should have hired a veteran in 1971, d) that instead of me, IRS should have promoted veterans in 1972, 1973, and 1974, e) that instead of me, GAO should have hired a veteran in 1980, f) that instead of me, GAO should have promoted a veteran in 1986, and g) that GAO should have gotten rid of me much sooner than it did so that a veteran could have my job and my preferred corner office. They stress that I sought and obtained a) student draft deferments 1966-1970 and b) a financial hardship draft deferment 1970-1971.)
http://harrisondaily.com/opinion/editorial-giving-veterans-preference-in-hiring/article_2f3830ba-dc47-11e7-87a1-37ff376b43b1.html
(FROM THE EDITORIAL: Finding work as a police officer or firefighter isn’t always easy. Openings in local departments can be scarce. Still, it’s an area where it helps to have served in the military, as many government hiring managers give preference when filling those jobs to veterans. Many do, but not all. The advantage is fading these days as more mayors and town managers look to bypass old rules for government hiring, including ones that demand preferential treatment for vets. It’s not a positive development. Not only are veterans often uniquely qualified for public safety jobs, our national government has put up hundreds of thousands, if not millions, of taxpayer dollars for their training and education. It’s a shame, and simply wasteful, not to leverage that resource. In Massachusetts, the process of filling jobs with the state and local governments have extended similar preferential treatment to those who’ve served, through the civil service system. Currently 145 of 351 cities and towns in the state subscribe to that system. The problem emerging is a trend away from civil service. Local governments are seeking and getting the state’s blessing to bypass the rules, which local officials claim constrain their hiring decisions. Diversity is among the top reasons cited by mayors and town managers seeking flexibility. Civil service rules hamstring urban departments, for instance, in efforts to land minority candidates, in part because veterans who march to the top of hiring lists aren’t always minorities. A report earlier this year by the Pew Research Center suggests the military is nearly as diverse as the rest of the country. Racial and ethnic minorities represent 40 percent of the 1.3 million members of the active-duty military — and about 44 percent of the broader population ages 18 to 44. African Americans are more represented in the military — about 17 percent of the active-duty service — than in the population as a whole. That’s not to say the applicant pool for local police and fire jobs is always diverse, but it does suggest that members of the military can give city and town halls options to diversity. What cannot be overlooked in that effort is a qualified labor pool ready to sign up for some of the most taxing, stressful jobs in government. Nor can we forget our obligation to those who have dutifully served this country.)

 

SPECTRUM NEWS
— CUOMO BLASTING SALT DEDUCTION REMOVAL – Nick Reisman
http://spectrumlocalnews.com/nys/capital-region/politics/2017/12/09/cuomo-blasting-salt-deduction-removal

 

BLOOMBERG
— What Happens When the Government Uses Facebook as a Weapon?
It’s social media in the age of “patriotic trolling” in the Philippines, where the government is waging a campaign to destroy a critic—with a little help from Facebook itself. – Lauren Etter (DIERSEN: Ever-increasingly, beyond tragically, activists, candidates, elected officials, party leaders, major donors, political consultants, etc. a) talk and act like they believe that Facebook is the Internet and b) abandon websites and abandon emails. Those who run Facebook do not want Republican candidates to win elections.)
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/features/2017-12-07/how-rodrigo-duterte-turned-facebook-into-a-weapon-with-a-little-help-from-facebook

 

YAHOO FINANCE
— The Average 55-Plus Worker Doesn’t Have Enough Retirement Savings to Live On — Do You? – Wendy Connick
https://finance.yahoo.com/news/average-55-plus-worker-doesn-121900603.html

 

CHEAT SHEET
— Trump Tax Plan: 8 New Changes That Almost Everyone Hates – Barri Segal
https://www.cheatsheet.com/money-career/trump-tax-plan-new-changes-that-almost-everyone-hates.html/
(FROM THE ARTICLE: 2. Mortgage interest rate deduction — reduced . . . 3. Itemized deductions — gone The new tax plan limits itemized deductions, which might increase your federal taxes, according to Business Insider. Because approximately 70% of U.S. filers claim the deduction, this could affect a lot of people. You might think those who itemize typically make a lot of money, but 86.8% of taxpayers who itemize have adjusted gross incomes below $200,000.)

December 6 Evening Edition

ABC7
— Democratic candidates for Illinois governor to debate March 2 (DIERSEN: When will Ives and Rauner debate? If I was still the TAPROOT Republicans of Illinois chairman, the organization would be hosting debates between a) Rauner and Ives, b) Sanguinetti and Morthland, c) Harold and Grasso, d) Diganvker and Jhingan, e) Stella and Vlakancic, f) Minor, Grant, Byrne, and Augustynowicz, g) Kinzler and Orozco, h) Mazzochi and Arendt, i) Zito and Khouri, j) Mendrick and Bibbiano, k) Tornatore, DeMichele, Fichtner, and Gavanes, l) Hart, Abbott, Tully, and Broline, m) McGowen, Almiron, Eckhoff, Zaruba, Tatro, and Chinchilla, n) Wiley, Zay, and McQuade, o) Russo and MacKay, p) Illinois Republican Party State Central Committee candidates, q) etc.)
http://abc7chicago.com/politics/democratic-candidates-for-illinois-governor-to-debate-march-2-/2748719/
— Gay man denied marriage license by Kim Davis now running against her – AP
http://abc7chicago.com/politics/gay-man-denied-marriage-license-by-kim-davis-now-running-against-her/2748203/

 

ILLINOIS REVIEW
— 3 QUESTIONS FOR THE IL GOP ABOUT WHO GETS WHAT FUNDS AND WHO DECIDES
http://illinoisreview.typepad.com/illinoisreview/2017/12/3-questions-for-the-il-gop-about-who-gets-what-funds-and-who-decides-.html
(FROM THE ARTICLE: Illinois Review has asked, but has not heard yet from IL GOP Spokesperson Aaron DeGroot three preliminary questions: How does the IL GOP determine where the checks are going? Who is involved in that decision making? How much does the IL GOP expect to be distributed and to whom in the upcoming days before the March primary? We will report the responses as soon as we hear back from the IL GOP. If you have other questions you’d like to be asked of the IL GOP, please offer in the comment section below. UPDATE: State Representative David McSweeney (R-Barrington) called for IL GOP Party Chairman Tim Schneider to step down Wednesday afternoon: “Political insider Tim Schneider is a lapdog for failed Governor Rauner, the Worst Republican Governor in America,” McSweeney said in a text message to Illinois Review. “Incredibly Governor Rauner just admitted that he’s not in charge of the state. Schneider, who was the chief Rauner cheerleader for the Capitol Compromise tax hike and sanctuary state bill, should immediately resign as GOP Chairman.”)

 

NBC5
— Durbin, Duckworth Among Senate Dems Calling for Franken to Resign Several fellow Democrats are calling for the senator to step down as he already faces a Senate Ethics Committee investigation into previous claims by several other women that he groped or sought to forcibly kiss them – Mary Ann Ahern
https://www.nbcchicago.com/blogs/ward-room/Durbin-Among-Senate-Dems-Calling-for-Franken-to-Resign-462341993.html
— GOP-Led House Passes NRA-Backed Gun Bill Rep. Elizabeth Esty, D-Conn., called the bill an attempt to undermine states’ rights, “hamstring law enforcement and allow dangerous criminals to walk around with hidden guns anywhere and at any time” – Matthew Daly and Richard Lardner
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/national-international/House-to-Vote-on-Concealed-Carry-Bill-Easing-Gun-Restriction-462294333.html

 

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— Senate GOP leader OK with deducting local income, property taxes – AP
https://chicago.suntimes.com/news/senate-gop-leader-ok-with-deducting-local-income-property-taxes/
— Sorry, Tribune, but this tax ‘reform’ is awful for Chicago – Editorial
https://chicago.suntimes.com/opinion/editorial-sorry-tribune-tax-reform-awful-for-chicago/
— FDA approves once-a-week diabetes shot that also aids weight loss – AP
https://chicago.suntimes.com/news/fda-approves-once-a-week-diabetes-shot-that-also-aids-weight-loss/

 

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— With candidate filings, ’18 campaigns begin in earnest – Charles Selle
http://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/lake-county-news-sun/opinion/ct-lns-selle-2018-candidate-filings-st-1207-20171206-story.html
— Police: Charges filed after Tribune reporter carjacked – Rosemary Regina Sobol
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/breaking/ct-charges-tribune-carjacking-20171206-story.html

 

DAILY HERALD
— March primary likely for Kane circuit judge seat: Associate judge enters race – Harry Hitzeman
http://www.dailyherald.com/news/20171206/march-primary-likely-for-kane-circuit-judge-seat-associate-judge-enters-race
— Count the ways: How GOP tax plans would reward rich families – AP
http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20171206/business/312069871/

CRAIN’S CHICAGO BUSINESS
— What’s the real reason government pensions are suffering? – GREG HINZ
http://www.chicagobusiness.com/article/20161205/BLOGS02/161209938
— Duckworth, Durbin urge Franken to quit – GREG HINZ
http://www.chicagobusiness.com/article/20171206/BLOGS02/171209917/duckworth-durbin-urge-franken-to-quit
— A new year means higher electricity rates in northern Illinois – STEVE DANIELS
http://www.chicagobusiness.com/article/20171206/NEWS07/171209912/a-new-year-means-higher-electricity-rates-in-northern-illinois

 

SPRINGFIELD STATE JOURNAL REGISTER
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Anti-Trumps want GOP to act on immigration. “Act on immigration” is code for giving Dreamers amnesty.
http://www.sj-r.com/news/20171206/rodney-davis-other-house-republicans-press-gop-leader-on-immigration
— Illinois sets ‘blended’ tax rates for 2017 income – Tim Landis (DIERSEN: Of course, my critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes are beyond furious that my $50,856/year Civil Service Retirement System pension and my $2,028/year Social Security are not subject to state income tax.)
http://www.sj-r.com/news/20171206/illinois-sets-blended-tax-rates-for-2017-income

 

KANKAKEE DAILY JOURNAL
— Primary races now set – Allison Shapiro
http://www.daily-journal.com/news/local/primary-races-now-set/article_fb3f139c-4396-5b2d-976b-90e48ade8989.html

 

  1. LOUIS TODAY
    — Illinois governor’s race headed toward battle of fortunes – Pat Gauen
    http://www.stltoday.com/news/local/illinois/gauen-illinois-governor-s-race-headed-toward-battle-of-fortunes/article_55dc6a01-8cec-5212-a749-02f38f624a7d.html

 

WTAD
— IVES: “RAUNER HAS FAILED AT DOING HIS JOB” – Scott Hardy
http://www.wtad.com/ives-rauner-has-failed-at-doing-his-job.html

 

WILL COUNTY GAZETTE
— Balich seeking re-election to Will County Board to ‘make a difference’ – Angela Underwood
https://willcountygazette.com/stories/511282705-balich-seeking-re-election-to-will-county-board-to-make-a-difference

 

CAPITOL FAX
— Biss, Kennedy slam *** Pritzker to skip a Downstate debate, which will be carried statewide (DIERSEN: If I was still the TAPROOT Republicans of Illinois chairman, the organization would be hosting debates between a) Rauner and Ives, b) Sanguinetti and Morthland, c) Harold and Grasso, d) Diganvker and Jhingan, e) Stella and Vlakancic, f) Minor, Grant, Byrne, and Augustynowicz, g) Kinzler and Orozco, h) Mazzochi and Arendt, i) Zito and Khouri, j) Mendrick and Bibbiano, k) Tornatore, DeMichele, Fichtner, and Gavanes, l) Hart, Abbott, Tully, and Broline, m) McGowen, Almiron, Eckhoff, Zaruba, Tatro, and Chinchilla, n) Wiley, Zay, and McQuade, o) Russo and MacKay, p) Illinois Republican Party State Central Committee candidates, q) etc.)
https://capitolfax.com/2017/12/06/pritzker-to-skip-a-downstate-debate/
— Ives kicks off campaign tour
https://capitolfax.com/2017/12/06/ives-kicks-off-campaign-tour/
— Rate Rauner’s new digital ad attacking Pritzker on taxes
https://capitolfax.com/2017/12/06/rate-rauners-new-digital-ad-attacking-pritzker-on-taxes/
— Cullerton says Rauner needs to “take charge” of budget, threatens to “work without him”
https://capitolfax.com/2017/12/06/cullerton-says-rauner-needs-to-take-charge-of-budget-threatens-to-work-without-him/
— Dems attack Rauner
https://capitolfax.com/2017/12/06/dems-attack-rauner/
— Rauner’s new digital ad attacking Pritzker on taxes (DIERSEN: If you sought a government office or a political office, what would your critics/opponents attack you on concerning federal income tax? Mine would attack my itemizing my deductions. They would stress all the mortgage interest, real estate tax, state income tax, medical and dental expenses, 501(c)(3) contributions, and job-related education that I have deducted since 1972.)
https://capitolfax.com/2017/12/06/rate-rauners-new-digital-ad-attacking-pritzker-on-taxes/

 

GOPUSA
— Separate but Equal: Segregation alive and well at University of Colorado-Boulder
http://www.gopusa.com/separate-but-equal-segregation-alive-and-well-at-cu-boulder/
— Concealed carry reciprocity would make America safer
http://www.gopusa.com/concealed-carry-reciprocity-would-make-america-safer/

 

BREITBART
— Shell Group Used by Obama Campaigners Spends $2.9 Million to Defeat Roy Moore in Alabama – MICHAEL PATRICK LEAHY
http://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/12/06/shell-group-used-by-obama-campaigners-spends-2-9-million-to-defeat-roy-moore-in-alabama/

 

BLAZE
— See just how much Trump has slashed refugee resettlement in U.S. — the numbers are astounding – Chris Enloe
http://www.theblaze.com/news/2017/12/06/see-just-how-much-trump-has-slashed-refugee-resettlement-in-u-s-the-numbers-are-astounding

 

DAILY CALLER
— Rep Luis Gutierrez Arrested In Capitol Hill Protest – PHILLIP STUCKY
http://dailycaller.com/2017/12/06/rep-luis-gutierrez-arrested-in-capitol-hill-protest-video/

 

FEDERALIST
— GOP Tax Bills Would Preserve Billions In Cash Transfers To Illegal Immigrants – Amalia Halikias
https://thefederalist.com/2017/12/06/gop-tax-bills-preserve-billions-cash-transfers-illegal-immigrants/

 

THE HILL
— House rejects Democrat’s resolution to impeach Trump – CRISTINA MARCOS
http://thehill.com/homenews/house/363544-house-rejects-democratic-resolution-to-impeach-trump
— Avalanche of Democratic senators say Franken should resign – JORDAIN CARNEY AND REBECCA SAVRANSKY
http://thehill.com/homenews/senate/363543-women-in-senate-call-for-franken-to-resign

 

POLITICO
— House passes concealed carry gun bill – JOHN BRESNAHAN
https://www.politico.com/story/2017/12/06/house-passes-concealed-carry-gun-bill-283768

 

NBC NEWS
— ‘Do the right thing’: Thousands rally in D.C. for Dream Act to protect young immigrants ‘We’re facing a real deadline — these are real lives at stake,” urged one supporter. – Patricia Guadalupe and Marissa Armas
https://www.nbcnews.com/news/latino/do-right-thing-thousands-rally-d-c-dream-act-protect-n827131

 

MEDIAITE
— Kinzinger Trashes GOP’s Support of Roy Moore: ‘I Don’t Want to Be That Party’ – Lawrence Bonk
https://www.mediaite.com/tv/republican-congressman-trashes-gops-support-of-roy-moore-i-dont-want-to-be-that-party/

 

GAO
— GAO Again Named one of the “Best Places to Work” (DIERSEN: Among mid-sized agencies, GAO is ranked second overall and first for “support of diversity.” The Democrats who ran GAO during the 1980s and 1990s could stress the great success that they had in getting rid of the agency’s employees who were Republican, White, male, and/or non-veteran who had not made GS-13 (currently $94,610) by age 25, GS-14 (currently $111,801) by age 30, GS-15 (currently $131,508) by age 35, and Senior Executive Service (currently $161,900) by age 40.)
https://www.gao.gov/press/2017bestplaces.htm
https://blog.gao.gov/2017/12/06/its-official-gao-is-a-great-place-to-work/

November 21 Evening Edition

ABC7
— Increased taxes, fees on phones, ride-hailing and concert tickets approved in 2018 Chicago budget – Sarah Schulte
http://abc7chicago.com/politics/increased-taxes-fees-on-phones-ride-hailing-and-concert-tickets-approved-in-2018-chicago-budget/2678513/
— Cook County approves budget with 321 layoffs – Craig Wall
http://abc7chicago.com/politics/cook-county-approves-budget-with-321-layoffs/2679097/

 

NBC5
— Why Alabama Young Republicans Are Deserting Roy Moore “At some point, decency comes before politics”
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/politics/Alabama-Young-Republicans-Deserting-Roy-Moore-459090083.html

 

FOX NEWS CHICAGO
— Trump discounts accusations against Senate candidate Moore – AP
http://www.fox32chicago.com/politics/trump-discounts-accusations-against-senate-candidate-moore

 

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— Rich candidates for gov might want throw that money at schools – Phil kadner
https://chicago.suntimes.com/columnists/kadner-rich-candidates-for-gov-might-want-throw-that-money-at-schools/
— We are witnessing a backlash against bullying of all kinds – Robert Reich
https://chicago.suntimes.com/columnists/reich-we-are-witnessing-a-backlash-against-bullying-of-all-kinds/

 

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— (ILLEGAL) Immigrant Francisca Lino who sought sanctuary at Chicago church files civil rights lawsuit – Nereida Moreno
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/immigration/ct-met-francisca-lino-church-sanctuary-lawsuit-1122-story.html
— 9 reasons not to be thankful for the GOP’s tax plans – Eric Zorn
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/opinion/zorn/ct-perspec-zorn-tax-overall-nine-reasons-1122-20171121-story.html
(FROM THE ARTICLE: 9. They’re anti-education. . .8. They preserve much of the carried interest loophole. . .7. They eliminate the alternative-minimum tax. . .6. They weaken or eliminate the tax on high amounts of inherited wealth. . .5. They’re anti-health. . .4. They favor businesses over individuals. . .3. They favor the rich over the poor. . .2. They’re being rushed through. . .1. They’re being rammed down the throats of the American people.)
— Emanuel’s 2018 budget approved; cost of phone fees and ride-share trips to rise – John Byrne and Bill Ruthhart
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/politics/ct-met-rahm-emanuel-2018-budget-passes-20171121-story.html
— This is a new day for feminists, I reckon As a wave of sexual harassment scandals rock the world of men, brace yourselves for a backlash. – Clarence Page
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/opinion/page/ct-perspec-page-weinstein-reckoning-al-franken-donald-trump-1122-20171121-story.html
— ‘We will not be silenced:’ Palos Township meeting unravels after activists confront controversial trustee – Zak Koeske
http://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/daily-southtown/news/ct-sta-palos-township-brannigan-protests-st-1122-20171121-story.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: An anti-Trump says “Trump’s sickening decision to stand by Roy Moore.”
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/opinion/huppke/ct-met-trump-roy-moore-huppke-20171121-story.html
— FCC plan would give Internet providers power to choose the sites customers see and use – Brian Fung (DIERSEN: Of course, my critics/opponents want Internet providers a) to stop everyone from visiting www.gopillinois.com and b) to stop everyone from receiving GOPUSA ILLINOIS emails.)
http://www.chicagotribune.com/bluesky/technology/ct-fcc-net-neutrality-vote-20171121-story.html
— It’s always been our duty to report the truth. So why’d it take so long? – Dan K. Thomasson (DIERSEN: Democrats run the news media. If news cannot be spun to promote the Democrat Party platform, they delay it, they downplay it, they bury it, or they never report it.)
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/opinion/commentary/ct-perspec-truth-sexual-harassment-women-1122-20171120-story.html

 

DAILY HERALD
— DuPage County board, Zaruba clash over proposed cuts to sheriff’s office – Robert Sanchez (DIERSEN: Charles Bowsher ran GAO 1981-1996. Bowsher did not clash with Congress over budget cuts. Instead, Bowsher got rid of the agency’s employees who were Republican, White, male, older, and/or non-veteran.)
http://www.dailyherald.com/news/20171121/dupage-county-board-zaruba-clash-over-proposed-cuts-to-sheriffs-office
— FCC chairman sets out to scrap open internet access rules – AP (DIERSEN: Of course, my critics/opponents want internet providers a) to stop everyone from visiting www.gopillinois.com and b) to stop everyone from receiving GOPUSA ILLINOIS emails.)
http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20171121/news/311219826/
— A man accused of pulling his estranged wife from her car and attacking her in a St. Charles industrial park earlier this year has pleaded guilty and must serve two years of probation. Mohammad B. Sultan, 43, of the 1300 block of North Main Street, Wheaton, recently pleaded guilty to one count of felony aggravated domestic battery and violating an order of protection, according to Kane County court records. – Harry Hitzeman
http://www.dailyherald.com/news/20171121/jail-probation-for-man-who-attacked-estranged-wife-on-st-charles-street

 

CRAIN’S CHICAGO BUSINESS
— House tax bill is littered with loopholes for Wall Street’s wealthiest – Bloomberg
http://www.chicagobusiness.com/article/20171121/NEWS01/171129972/house-tax-bill-is-littered-with-loopholes-for-wall-streets-wealthiest

 

WTTW
— Roskam on GOP Tax Bill: ‘Best Way to Grow Economy’ (DIERSEN: The bill cuts taxes for those who take the standard deduction and increases taxes for those who itemize their deductions. Overwhelmingly, a) those who take the standard deduction are renters and younger and are more likely to vote for Democrats and b) those who itemize their deductions are homeowners and older and are more likely to vote for Republicans.)
http://video.wttw.com/video/3006884867/

 

SOUTHERN
— In Cairo on Tuesday, Comptroller Mendoza calls Gov. Rauner ‘All Carhartt and no heart’ – MOLLY PARKER
http://thesouthern.com/news/local/acha/in-cairo-on-tuesday-comptroller-mendoza-calls-gov-rauner-all/article_49bc5e08-66d0-5a92-a8b8-1cc7ff53a624.html

 

WSIU
— U.S. Rep. Shimkus Says President Trump is Following Through on Promise to Disrupt Government (DIERSEN: Have you followed through on your promises? I have. As the TAPROOT Republicans of Illinois chairman, I followed through on my promise to assure that TAPROOT would a) hold a breakfast meeting the third Saturday morning of every month except August and December, b) hold a picnic each August, and c) hold a Christmas party each December. But that was not good enough for my critics/opponents.)
http://news.wsiu.org/post/us-rep-shimkus-says-president-trump-following-through-promise-disrupt-government

 

SUBURBAN LIFE
— Property taxes remain flat in COD levy
http://www.mysuburbanlife.com/2017/11/21/property-taxes-remain-flat-in-cod-levy/alhctej/
— Wheaton city manager updates chamber on streetscape plan as construction wraps up – ERIC SCHELKOPF
http://www.mysuburbanlife.com/2017/11/21/wheaton-city-manager-updates-chamber-on-streetscape-plan-as-construction-wraps-up/a6kl981/

 

NEWTON PRESS MONITOR
— The Rauner Agenda at Western Illinois University – Merrill Cole is Professor of English at WIU. He is the Advisor for the WIU Queer Studies minor, a member of UCOSOGIE, and a member of the WIU Diversity Council. He lives in Macomb with his husband, Rick Ponce.
http://www.pressmentor.com/opinion/20171120/rauner-agenda-at-western-illinois-university

 

WIRE POINTS
— Rising property taxes and stagnant incomes: A lethal combination for Illinoisans – Ted Dabrowski
http://www.wirepoints.com/rising-property-taxes-and-stagnant-incomes-a-lethal-combination-for-illinoisans/

 

WEST COOK NEWS
— Cicero assessor calls township opposition to property tax freeze the ‘right thing to do’
https://westcooknews.com/stories/511273747-cicero-assessor-calls-township-opposition-to-property-tax-freeze-the-right-thing-to-do

 

DUPAGE POLICY JOURNAL
— Lisle Township supervisor defends opposition to proposed property tax freeze legislation – Glenn Minnis
https://dupagepolicyjournal.com/stories/511273678-lisle-township-supervisor-defends-opposition-to-proposed-property-tax-freeze-legislation
— Put taxpayer first when considering property tax freeze, Wheatland Township trustee says – Glenn Minnis
https://dupagepolicyjournal.com/stories/511273690-put-taxpayer-first-when-considering-property-tax-freeze-wheatland-township-trustee-says

 

CAPITOL FAX
— New Proft TV ad claims Durkin and Madigan “like Illinois state government just as it is”
https://capitolfax.com/2017/11/21/new-proft-tv-ad-claims-durkin-and-madigan-like-illinois-state-government-just-as-it-is/
— Rauner: “Illinois is at the edge of disaster”
https://capitolfax.com/2017/11/21/rauner-illinois-is-at-the-edge-of-disaster/
— Shimkus won’t endorse in gubernatorial primary
https://capitolfax.com/2017/11/21/shimkus-wont-endorse-in-gubernatorial-primary/
— Biss wants more tax return details (DIERSEN: What would your 2016 federal income tax return show? My and my wife’s 2016 federal income tax return shows that we had $30,890 in itemized deductions. We paid $21,433 in medical and dental expenses and we were able to deduct $13,859 of that, we paid $12,835 in real estate taxes, we paid $1,468 in state income taxes, and we made $2,728 in 501(c)(3) contributions.)
https://capitolfax.com/2017/11/21/biss-wants-more-tax-return-details/
— Pritzker is taking a page from Rauner’s 2014 campaign (in a good way)
https://capitolfax.com/2017/11/21/pritzker-is-taking-a-page-from-rauners-2014-campaign-in-a-good-way/
(FROM THE ARTICLE: Pritzker is doing what Bruce Rauner did in 2013 and 2014. The ILGOP basically existed only on paper back then. Rauner opened a ton of field offices during the primary (Pritzker just opened his 15th field office) and hired a ton of field staff. Rauner’s press releases back then were also similar to Pritzker’s today. Pritzker doesn’t just do specific candidate-based releases, he sends out lots of releases that you’d normally see from state parties in other states. The difference is that Rauner completely took over the ILGOP after the primary, injecting tens of millions of dollars in the process. Pritzker won’t be able to do that unless Speaker Madigan steps aside, and that doesn’t seem likely.)
— Illinois Policy Institute’s lobbying arm got $2.5 million last year from group that bankrolled Merrick Garland fight
https://capitolfax.com/2017/11/21/illinois-policy-institutes-lobbying-arm-got-25-million-last-year-from-group-that-bankrolled-merrick-garland-fight/

 

DAILY ILLINI
— University instructor arrested, allegedly assaulted students
https://dailyillini.com/news/2017/11/20/university-instructor-arrested-allegedly-assaulted-students/

 

ILLINOIS NEWS NETWORK
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Pot promoters promote pot big time. If you promote pot, you promote destruction.
https://www.ilnews.org/news/statewide/marijuana-expert-legal-weed-inevitable-in-illinois-likely-soon/article_3b01ab0c-cbca-11e7-b639-b31158aff623.html

 

POLITIFACT ILLINOIS
— Wealthy Illinois candidates face tax disclosure minefield – Matt Dietrich
http://www.politifact.com/illinois/article/2017/nov/21/will-pritzkerkennedy-reveal-more-about-their-taxes/

 

WASHINGTON TIMES
— Nearly half of DHS uniforms bought south of the border Mexico makes 70 percent of TSA uniforms – Stephen Dinan (DIERSEN: Anti-Trumps have no problem with America depending on a country a) that sends many millions of its citizens into America illegally, b) that keeps many millions of its citizens in America illegally, and c) that sends mountains of illegal drugs into America illegally.)
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/nov/21/nearly-half-dhs-uniforms-bought-south-border/

 

DAILY SIGNAL
— Bloated Federal Agencies Have Become the Norm. Here’s the Key to Sizing Them Down. – John York (DIERSEN: Democrats run federal agencies. When they get rid of bloat, they get rid of their employees who are Republican, and especially Republicans who are White, male, older, and/or non-veteran.)
http://dailysignal.com/2017/11/21/bloated-federal-agencies-become-norm-heres-key-sizing/

 

AMERICAN THINKER
— Time to Give Thanks to White Males – Noel S. Williams
http://www.americanthinker.com/articles/2017/11/its_time_to_give_thanks_to_white_males.html

 

RED STATE
— Promising Republican Candidates Are Being Torpedoed By Antiquated Notions Of Sexual Morality – Jim Jamitis (DIERSEN: If you have ever done anything that subjects you to blackmail, you should not seek or hold any kind of government or political office.)
https://www.redstate.com/jimjamitis/2017/11/21/promising-republican-candidates-torpedoed-antiquated-notions-sexual-morality/

 

WASHINGTON TIMES
— University of Illinois instructor arrested after confronting conservative students – Jessica Chasmar
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/nov/21/tariq-khan-university-of-illinois-instructor-arres/

 

THE HILL
— Establishment GOP conflicted over potential Moore win – ALEXANDER BOLTON (DIERSEN: When push comes to shove, establishment Republicans would rather see a Democrat elected than a conservative.)
http://thehill.com/homenews/senate/361284-establishment-gop-conflicted-over-potential-moore-win

 

POLITICO
— Conyers scandal rocks House Democrats – JOHN BRESNAHAN and HEATHER CAYGLE
https://www.politico.com/story/2017/11/21/john-conyers-sexual-harassment-253977

 

NEW YORK TIMES
— Trump Defends Roy Moore, Citing Candidate’s Denial of Allegations – Michael D. Shear
https://www.nytimes.com/2017/11/21/us/politics/roy-moore-trump-alabama.html

 

WASHINGTON POST
— Federal regulators unveiled a plan Tuesday that would give Internet providers broad powers to determine what websites and online services their customers can see and use. – Brian Fung (DIERSEN: Of course, my critics/opponents want Internet providers a) to stop everyone from visiting www.gopillinois.com and b) to stop everyone from receiving GOPUSA ILLINOIS emails.)
https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/the-switch/wp/2017/11/21/the-fcc-has-unveiled-its-plan-to-rollback-its-net-neutrality-rules/
— Federal judge says Trump administration can’t stop funding sex-reassignment surgery for military members – Ann E. Marimow
https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/public-safety/a-second-judge-blocks-trump-administrations-proposed-transgender-military-ban/2017/11/21/d91f65e4-cee1-11e7-81bc-c55a220c8cbe_story.html

 

WALL STREET JOURNAL
— Former Israeli Actress Alleged to Be Operative for Corporate-Investigation Firm – Mark Maremont, Jacquie McNish and Rob Copeland (DIERSEN: Do you serve as an operative or as a dupe for someone? I do not. I should write a book about those in Wheaton, in Glen Ellyn, in Milton Township, in DuPage County, and in Illinois who serve as operates or dupes for those who have lots of religious, government, political, and/or financial clout.)

https://www.wsj.com/articles/aspiring-actress-alleged-to-be-operative-at-israeli-intelligence-firm-1510808386

 

NEWSWEEK
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Anti-Americans agree with GAO and CATO.
http://www.newsweek.com/border-checkpoints-are-expensive-waste-time-and-money-718494

 

U.S. NEWS & WORLD REPORT
— Chicago Renews Legal Fund for Immigrants Facing Deportation (DIERSEN: Ever-increasingly, the Democrats who run Chicago encourage people to come to America illegally, to stay in America illegally, and to bring others to America illegally.)
https://www.usnews.com/news/best-states/illinois/articles/2017-11-21/chicago-renews-legal-fund-for-immigrants-facing-deportation

 

HOLLYWOOD REPORTER
— Former ‘Saturday Night Live’ Female Stars, Staff Support Al Franken in Signed Statement – Jackie Strause (DIERSEN: Who supports you? My critics/opponents have lots of religious, government, political, and/or financial clout in Wheaton, in Glen Ellyn, in Milton Township, in DuPage County, and in Illinois. They have made it very clear that they will have their operatives and their dupes destroy any individual, any organization, any company, and any government that might support me. They crow about their success in a) baring me from political events, b) evicting me from political events, c) ending my TAPROOT Republicans of Illinois chairmanship, d) ending my Wheaton Chamber of Commerce Government Affairs Committee membership, e) ending my service as a Milton Township Republican Central Committee webmaster not only once, but twice, f) ending my Illinois Center Right Coalition Steering Committee membership, g) ending my American Association of Political Consultants Midwest Chapter board membership, h) ending my GAO employment, i) etc.)
https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/saturday-night-live-female-stars-staff-support-al-franken-1060656

November 7 Evening Edition

ABC7
— DISGUSTING, TRAGIC: Legal pot referendum could end up on March ballot
http://abc7chicago.com/politics/legal-pot-referendum-could-end-up-on-march-ballot-/2614934/
— IL lawmakers tackle sexual harassment bills during veto session – Craig Wall
http://abc7chicago.com/politics/il-lawmakers-tackle-sexual-harassment-bills-during-veto-session/2613412/
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Anti-Trumps say “Trump repeats falsehoods about Chicago gun laws, calls city a disaster.”
http://abc7chicago.com/politics/trump-repeats-falsehoods-about-chicago-gun-laws-calls-city-a-disaster/2612697/

NBC5
— Journalist Danielle Young Accuses Rev. Jesse Jackson of Sexual Harassment
https://www.nbcchicago.com/blogs/ward-room/Journalist-Accuses-Rev-Jackson-of-Sexual-Harassment-455879813.html
— Illinois Lawmakers Focus on Sex Harassment in Veto Session – Mary Ann Ahern
https://www.nbcchicago.com/blogs/ward-room/ira-silverstein-springfield-sex-harassment-veto-session-455948943.html

CBS2
— Illinois Senate Acts On Sexual Harassment: Too Little, Too Late? – Derrick Blakley
http://chicago.cbslocal.com/2017/11/07/illinois-senate-acts-on-sexual-harassment-too-little-too-late/
— Trump: ‘Hundreds More’ Would Have Died In Texas Church With Gun Laws Like Chicago’s President Claims Chicago ‘A Total Disaster’ Despite ‘Strongest Gun Laws In Our Nation’
http://chicago.cbslocal.com/2017/11/07/trump-texas-church-shooting-chicago-gun-laws/
— DISGUSTING, TRAGIC: Cook County Commissioners Want Voters To Have A Say On Legalizing Marijuana – Craig Dellimore
http://chicago.cbslocal.com/2017/11/07/cook-county-recreational-marijuana-referendum/

FOX NEWS CHICAGO
— Trump blasts gun control during Asia trip: ‘Chicago is a disaster’
http://www.fox32chicago.com/news/local/trump-blasts-gun-control-during-asia-trip-chicago-is-a-disaster

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— Trump, pressed on gun control, says Chicago a ‘total disaster’ despite tough laws
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/breaking/ct-trump-chicago-gun-laws-disaster-20171107-story.html
— Illinois lawmakers start passing bills to deal with sexual harassment scandal – Kim Geiger and Monique Garcia
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/politics/ct-met-illinois-legislature-sexual-harassment-20171107-story.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: A nasty anti-Trump says “On gun control, Mr. President, keep our city’s name out of your mouth.”
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/opinion/huppke/ct-met-trump-gun-control-chicago-texas-huppke-20171107-story.html
— Conservatives seek changes to tax bill – Mike Debonis and Ed O’Keefe
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/nationworld/politics/ct-conservatives-changes-tax-bill-20171107-story.html
— How a former U. of I. athletic director earns nearly $500,000 in annual taxpayer-funded pension – Joe Mahr
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/breaking/ct-met-ron-guenther-pension-20171106-story.html
— DISGUSTING, TRAGIC: Preckwinkle backs putting marijuana legalization question to voters – Hal Dardick
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/politics/ct-met-cook-county-marijuana-legalization-referendum-20171107-story.html
— Was it ‘harassment’? Messages between Silverstein and Rotheimer read more like adolescent flirtation – Eric Zorn
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/opinion/zorn/ct-perspec-zorn-silverstein-rotheim-papers-1108-20171107-story.htm
— Beware the long reach of #MeToo – Editorial
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/opinion/editorials/ct-edit-metoo-weinstein-harass-20171102-story.html
— DISGUSTING, TRAGIC: Orland Park officials seeking public input on gambling issue – Mike Nolan
http://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/daily-southtown/news/ct-sta-orland-park-video-gambling-st-1108-20171107-story.html

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— DISGUSTING, TRAGIC: Fritchey plans legal pot referendum on March ballot – Rachel Hinton
https://chicago.suntimes.com/chicago-politics/fritchey-plans-legal-pot-referendum-on-march-ballot/
— Three Dem gov hopefuls tell accused Sen. Silverstein it’s time to go – Tina Sfondeles
https://chicago.suntimes.com/news/three-dem-gov-hopefuls-tell-accused-sen-silverstein-its-time-to-go/
— Mayor Emanuel happy to unload on Trump but won’t blast Ald. Burke – Fran Spielman
https://chicago.suntimes.com/news/rahm-emanuel-criticizes-donald-trump-wont-blast-ed-burke/
— Trump again points to Chicago in arguing against tougher gun laws – AP
https://chicago.suntimes.com/news/texas-church-shooting-trump-gun-laws-restrictions/
— House can’t work up override of Rauner’s veto of ‘right-to-work’ bill – Tina Sfondeles
https://chicago.suntimes.com/news/house-cant-work-up-override-of-rauners-veto-of-right-to-work-bill/

DAILY HERALD
— DISGUSTING, TRAGIC: Cook County commissioner wants legal pot referendum on March ballot
http://www.dailyherald.com/news/20171107/report-cook-county-commissioner-wants-legal-pot-referendum-on-march-ballot
— Breuder, Hamilton come face to face in court over COD contract – Kerry Lester and Robert Sanchez
http://www.dailyherald.com/news/20171107/breuder-hamilton-come-face-to-face-in-court-over-cod-contract
— Repeal of medical deduction prompts tax bill pushback – AP
http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20171107/news/311079891/
(FROM THE ARTICLE: The medical expense deduction targeted for repeal by GOP tax writers has helped to offset costs including nursing home care and fertility treatments, laser eye surgery and travel out-of-state for a second opinion on a rare cancer. Several million people unlucky enough to face big medical bills not covered by their insurance would lose a valuable deduction under the House GOP bill. Groups representing older people and patients are trying to save it. “Anybody who is paying for the cost of nursing home care is paying a great deal of money, and they are going to lose that deduction, and their taxes are going to go up,” said Thomas DeCoursey, a retired lawyer from Kansas, in his 70s. He relies on the deduction to help offset costs associated with nursing home care for his wife, who has Alzheimer’s. Some of his own medical expenses also factor in. DeCoursey estimates that in a couple of years their annual costs will pass $100,000. “There are a lot of people in my shoes,” said DeCoursey, who lives in Leawood, a well-to-do Kansas City suburb that voted for President Donald Trump last year. About 9 million households – 6 percent of tax filers – claim the medical expense deduction, said Gordon Mermin, a senior researcher at the nonpartisan Urban-Brookings Tax Policy Center. The annual cost to the U.S. Treasury is about $10 billion, which ranks it as a modest tax break. Those who benefit tend to be middle-income and upper-middle-income people. “For the people who claim it, it is not a trivial benefit,” said Mermin. The medical expense deduction is also versatile. In addition to nursing home care, not generally covered by medical insurance plans, it can be used for: -Transportation expenses to a top hospital, like a comprehensive cancer center. -Some long-term care insurance premiums. -Installing specialized medical equipment in a patient’s home or vehicle. -Dental procedures. -Bills from out-of-network doctors. “When you are faced with large medical costs and don’t have a lot of options, this is one that helps people,” said Barbara Collura, president of RESOLVE: The National Infertility Association. Most insurance plans do not cover fertility treatments, which can cost from $15,000 to $30,000. The deduction can offset some of that cost. Advocacy groups pushing back against repeal may get help from the Senate.)
— Glenbard students gain career insights through Mentor Day – Peg Mannion (DIERSEN: What happened to your mentors? My Democrat IRS superiors got rid of the IRS manager who promoted me in 1972, 1973, and 1974. My Democrat GAO superiors got rid of the GAO manager who hired me in 1980, who got me assigned to audits of IRS in 1986, and who promoted me in 1986.)
http://www.dailyherald.com/submitted/20171107/glenbard-students-gain-career-insights-through-mentor-day

CRAIN’S CHICAGO BUSINESS
— Cook County Commissioner John Fritchey pushes for vote on legal pot here – GREG HINZ (DIERSEN: If you push pot, you push destruction.)
http://www.chicagobusiness.com/article/20171107/BLOGS02/171109899/lawmaker-pushes-for-vote-on-legal-pot-here
http://www.chicagobusiness.com/article/20171107/BLOGS02/171109899/legal-pot-in-cook-county-lawmaker-says-lets-vote

CHICAGO BUSINESS JOURNAL
— Why the demise of DNAinfo and Gothamist did not surprise this reporter – Lewis Lazare
https://www.bizjournals.com/chicago/news/2017/11/06/why-the-demise-of-dnainfo-and-gothamist-did-not.html

SPRINGFIELD STATE JOURNAL REGISTER
— House fails again to override veto of bill prohibiting right-to-work zones – Doug Finke
http://www.sj-r.com/news/20171107/house-fails-again-to-override-veto-of-bill-prohibiting-right-to-work-zones

ROCK RIVER TIMES
— Illinois lawmakers engulfed by fixing sex-harassment mess – AP
http://rockrivertimes.com/2017/11/07/illinois-lawmakers-engulfed-by-fixing-sex-harassment-mess/

BELLEVILLE NEWS DEMOCRAT
— Illinois judge accused of offering to cut legal fees for sex
http://www.bnd.com/news/state/illinois/article183270896.html

SUBURBAN LIFE
— Democrat launches campaign to unseat Olsen in 81st District – BOB RAKOW
http://www.mysuburbanlife.com/2017/11/07/democrat-launches-campaign-to-unseat-olsen-in-81st-district/aduuk6z/

WTTW
— Proposed Legislation Targets Illinois Gun Retailers – Paris Schutz
http://chicagotonight.wttw.com/2017/11/07/proposed-legislation-targets-illinois-gun-retailers
— New Watchdog to Investigate Ethics Complaints in Springfield – Evan Garcia
http://chicagotonight.wttw.com/2017/11/06/new-watchdog-investigate-ethics-complaints-springfield

WBEZ
— Chicago’s New FBI Chief: ‘Honest Government Is Not Optional – Mariah Woelfel
https://www.wbez.org/shows/wbez-news/chicagos-new-fbi-chief-honest-government-is-not-optional/38d669e9-1191-4d94-90b0-dbfb4ff9abdb

CENTRAL ILLINOIS PROUD
— GOP tax bill would end stadium subsidies
http://www.centralillinoisproud.com/sports/nfl/gop-tax-bill-may-affect-raiders-stadium/852971973
— Poll: Views of Democratic Party hit lowest mark in 25 years GOP isn’t doing any better – RYAN STRUYK (DIERSEN: Ever-increasingly, Democrats shout at everyone that Republicans are White supremacists, Nazis, KKK members, haters, racists, sexists, bigots, and even worse things.)
http://www.centralillinoisproud.com/news/politics/poll-views-of-democratic-party-hit-lowest-mark-in-25-years/852874677

WILLIAM J KELLY
— Don’t Re-Elect Rauner and his Swamp
http://www.williamjkelly.org/news/kelly-dont-re-elect-rauner-and-his-swamp

ILLINOIS NEWS NETWORK
— Illinois ranks 49th in fiscal health in new study – Scot Bertram
https://www.ilnews.org/news/state_politics/illinois-ranks-th-in-fiscal-health-in-new-study/article_f5927c58-c332-11e7-b806-ef78360a0eef.html
— Over-regulation blamed for teacher shortage in Illinois – Cole Lauterbach
https://www.ilnews.org/news/schools/over-regulation-blamed-for-teacher-shortage-in-illinois/article_3db5f086-c0b9-11e7-ac51-bb1c9cb69be3.html

CAPITOL FAX
— Proft papers asking Republican candidates about Ives vs. Rauner primary
https://capitolfax.com/2017/11/07/proft-papers-asking-republican-candidates-about-ives-vs-rauner-primary/
— Silverstein refuses to talk to reporters
https://capitolfax.com/2017/11/07/silverstein-refuses-to-talk-to-reporters/
— Local right to work zone ban override motion comes up short for second time
https://capitolfax.com/2017/11/07/local-right-to-work-zone-ban-override-motion-comes-up-short-for-second-time/
— Rotheimer: “Of course it wasn’t mutual”
https://capitolfax.com/2017/11/07/rotheimer-of-course-it-wasnt-mutual/
— Kennedy, Pritzker, Biss say Sen. Silverstein should resign
https://capitolfax.com/2017/11/07/kennedy-pritzker-biss-say-sen-silverstein-should-resign/

FOX NEWS
— Texas shooting: Gun laws aren’t the problem, government incompetence is – Stephen L. Miller
http://www.foxnews.com/opinion/2017/11/07/texas-shooting-gun-laws-arent-problem-government-incompetence-is.html

GOPUSA
— Democrat Congressman walks out of moment of silence for Texas victims
http://www.gopusa.com/democrat-congressman-walks-out-of-moment-of-silence-for-texas-victims/

NATIONAL REVIEW
— Rauner Will Face a Second Republican Challenger in the 2018 Primary – Philip DeVoe
http://www.nationalreview.com/corner/453484/bruce-rauner-re-election-path-narrowed-republican-challenger

DAILY SIGNAL
— New Bill Would Make It Easier to Fire Federal Employees – Rachel Greszler (DIERSEN: This article outrageously ignores the fact that Democrats run the federal government and that they use Affirmative Action, Diversity, and Inclusion to get of federal employees who are Republican and especially those who are White, male, older, and/or non-veteran.)
http://dailysignal.com/2017/11/07/new-bill-make-easier-fire-federal-employees/
(FROM THE ARTICLE: This is good news for taxpayers and federal employees alike. For taxpayers, it will mean a more productive federal workforce that will translate into lower federal personnel costs. And for federal employees, it will help weed out the bad actors that have given federal employees as a whole a bad rap. Federal employees are unfortunately often characterized as lazy, unproductive, or even defiant—but that’s not true of the overwhelming majority of federal workers. By reducing this negative stigma, the federal government would become more competitive with the private sector and could attract more skilled and productive employees. Federal personnel and compensation policies are uncompetitive, and in many ways, counterproductive. The Heritage Foundation has proposed a comprehensive set of reforms to bring federal compensation and employment more in line with the private sector. Increasing the probationary period for new federal hires is one step in the right direction toward a more competitive and productive federal workforce.) 

COLLEGE FIX
— ‘It’s okay to be white’ signs spark outrage on campuses – MICHAEL JONES
https://www.thecollegefix.com/post/38641/

POLITICO
— Think Mass Shootings Are Terrorism? Careful What You Wish For. Those arguing America needs a new domestic terrorism law haven’t thought things through. – BRIAN MICHAEL JENKINS and RICHARD C. DADDARIO (DIERSEN: My critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes have always promoted patronage. Democrats consider the Republican Party to be a “subversive organization.” 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://www.politico.com/magazine/story/2017/11/07/think-mass-shootings-are-terrorism-careful-what-you-wish-for-215797
(FROM THE ARTICLE: When applied to a nation’s own people, a list of banned domestic terrorists strongly tends to becomes a tool of state control. It works to suppress speech, association, and political action because any idea advanced by a proscribed group becomes anathematized. In the middle of the 20th century the federal government published a list of subversive organizations as part of a Federal Employee Loyalty Program, ostensibly to keep communists out of government and socialist ideology by denying or terminating their employment. The desired effect was not only to protect the infiltration of government by soviet agents and Marxist revolutionaries, but to suppress throughout American society lawful and non-violent political speech and action in support of political goals influenced by communist and socialist ideas. The Federal Employee Loyalty Program did not reach as far as material support regimes do. The federal government did not attempt to make it a crime to support the proscribed organizations. It deprived those who did of employment in government or of security clearances requisite to work in certain government jobs. It also led to “blacklists” that deprived people of working in certain industries.)

CNN
— Only one-third of marijuana extracts accurately labeled, researchers say – Ben Tinker (DIERSEN: If you want to destroy an individual, an organization, a company, a government, and/or a country, you push pot on that individual, organization, company, government, and/or a country.)
http://www.cnn.com/2017/11/07/health/marijuana-cbd-buy-online-study/index.html

NBC NEWS
— Trump Says Chicago Is Proof Stronger Gun Laws Don’t Work. Researchers Disagree. – ERIK ORTIZ
https://www.nbcnews.com/storyline/texas-church-shooting/trump-says-chicago-proof-stronger-gun-laws-don-t-work-n818266

LOS ANGELES TIMES
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Anti-Trumps say “Trump, diminished at home, is feted abroad, as Asian leaders employ flattery to stay on America’s good side.”
http://www.latimes.com/world/asia/la-fg-trump-stature-20171106-story.html

NEW YORK POST
— Businesses fear Amazon way more than they fear Trump – Emma Court (DIERSEN: Who do businesses fear the most in your municipality, in your township/ward, in your county, and in Illinois? My critics/opponents a) have lots of religious, government, political, and/or financial clout and b) hint/imply/argue/shout that they can destroy any individual, any organization, any company, and any government that they want to in Wheaton, Glen Ellyn, Milton Township, DuPage County, and Illinois.)
http://nypost.com/2017/11/07/businesses-fear-amazon-way-more-than-they-fear-trump/

USA TODAY
— Trump has tweeted 2,461 times since the election. Here’s a breakdown of his Twitter use – Jessica Estepa
https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/onpolitics/2017/11/07/trump-has-tweeted-2-461-times-since-election-heres-breakdown-his-twitter-use/822312001/

NEWSWEEK
— TRUMP CAN’T BLOCK HIS HOSTILE TWITTER FOLLOWERS. IT’S AGAINST THE 1ST AMENDMENT – JOSHUA GELTZER AND AMY MARSHAK
http://www.newsweek.com/trump-cant-block-his-hostile-twitter-followers-its-against-1st-amendment-704191

November 4 Morning Edition

GOPUSA ILLINOIS
— What do you say about Rich Miller’s poll? – Dave Diersen
(ACCORDING TO RICH MILLER: A Capitol Fax/We Ask America poll found that 61 percent of 1,064 likely Republican voters had a favorable impression of Gov. Rauner. Just 24 percent had an unfavorable opinion, despite the fact that he has been taking enormous heat from his right flank ever since he signed a publicly funded abortion on demand bill into law in late September. . .We didn’t test President Donald Trump in this poll, but nationally he’s been getting somewhere between 80 and 85 percent support from members of his own party. So while Rauner has some very real problems when compared with Trump, is the opposition stiff enough to actually take him out in the primary? The poll, conducted for my newsletter subscribers Oct. 25-29, found Gov. Rauner is leading Rep. Ives 64-19, with 16 percent undecided. The poll had a margin of error of +/-3 percent. . .According to the poll, 83 percent of Republican voters have never heard of Ives. . .According to the poll, 85 percent of Downstaters and suburban Cook voters have never heard of Ives, and neither has 78 percent of collar county suburbanites. Gov. Rauner’s Downstate lead over Rep. Ives is 65-17. It’s 67-16 in suburban Cook County and 65-22 in the collars. Among men, Rauner leads 69-21 with 10 percent undecided. Among women, it’s 60-17, with 23 percent undecided. Forty-seven percent of the respondents were mobile phone users. Her only “bright spot” is Chicago, where Rauner’s lead is 41-34. Even so, 76 percent of Chicagoans say they’ve never heard of her, meaning they chose her without knowing who she is. Chicago is the only region where Rauner’s favorability is upside down. Just 40 percent have a favorable opinion versus 49 percent who have an unfavorable view.)
https://gopillinois.com

ILLINOIS COURTS
— Chief Judge Kathryn Creswell announces her retirement, effective November 30, 2017. (DIERSEN: According to a report, Judge Richard Russo will run for this vacancy and he will no longer run against Judge Karen Wilson for the Judge Blanche Hill Fawell vacancy.)
https://twitter.com/illinoiscourts

NBC5
— Rahm Emanuel Offers Support to DNAinfo Employees “DNAinfo reporters, we’re happy to provide you clips of your work from our own archives,” the mayor said in a tweet. – James Neveau (DIERSEN: Those who dominated the Milton Township Republican Central Committee (MTRCC) in 2010 and 2004 rudely fired me as MTRCC webmaster in 2010 and 2004 and erased all the MTRCC meeting reports and event reports that I had written and posted. Those reports included the name of the meeting or event, the date it was held, where it was held, who the speakers were, approximately how many attended, and the names of the candidates, elected officials, and party leaders who attended.)
https://www.nbcchicago.com/blogs/ward-room/rahm-emanuel-offers-support-help-to-dnainfo-employees-455009813.html

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— Spike in legal representation for immigrants in Chicago is attributed to $1 million city fund – Vikki Ortiz Healy
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/immigration/ct-met-immigrants-represented-in-court-20171031-story.html

DAILY HERALD
— Gubernatorial candidate Jeanne Ives to speak at Wheeling Township GOP meeting in Arlington Heights at the 8:30 a.m. on Saturday, Nov. 11
http://www.dailyherald.com/submitted/20171103/gubernatorial-candidate-jeanne-ives-to-speak-at-wheeling-gop-meeting
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Anti-Trumps get Glenbard East students to serve as their operatives and as their dupes.
http://www.dailyherald.com/news/20171103/glenbard-east-students-march-to-support-daca
— How social media made it easy for Americans to get played – Geoffrey A. Fowler (DIERSEN: Members of the following groups want you to depend on the Democrats who run Facebook, Google, Twitter, etc. to get Illinois government and political news and commentary: 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 longer than their ancestors.)
http://www.dailyherald.com/business/20171104/how-social-media-made-it-easy-for-americans-to-get-played

HERALD & REVIEW
— Election Spending Spree: Ready for more governor TV ads? Election Day is 12 months away With 12 months to go, millions pour into race for Illinois governor – RYAN VOYLES
http://herald-review.com/news/local/govt-and-politics/ready-for-more-governor-tv-ads-election-day-is-months/article_c1195c4a-e0fb-56ee-a5e1-36dfd1debe09.html

CRAIN’S CHICAGO BUSINESS
— Who are right-to-work laws good for? – MARILYN KATZ (DIERSEN: Are/were you a union member? I was a union member for almost 12 years (Post Office 1966-1969 and IRS 1971-1980). Overwhelmingly, my critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes are anti-union. They hint/imply/argue/shout that because of unions, the Post Office and IRS overpaid me. In my defense, I earned a job-related bachelor’s degree when I was 21 in 1970, a job-related master’s degree when I was 27 in 1976, and a job-related professional certification when I was 30 in 1979.)
http://www.chicagobusiness.com/article/20171103/OPINION/171109927/why-right-to-work-laws-dont-work-for-workers

SPRINGFIELD STATE JOURNAL REGISTER
— Illinois’ first fracking permit withdrawn – Tim Landis
http://www.sj-r.com/news/20171103/illinois-first-fracking-permit-withdrawn

TIMES
— Some homes assessed decades ago Under state law, properties are supposed to be reassessed every four years, but that’s not happening in La Salle County and other places. – David Giuliani
http://www.mywebtimes.com/news/local/some-homes-assessed-decades-ago/article_f076a258-6e69-59b0-9b50-db3ed741b4e4.html

ILLINOIS VALLEY TIMES
— Hope for GOP seen in potential Ives’ run for governor – Carrie Bradon
https://illinoisvalleytimes.com/stories/511258670-hope-for-gop-seen-in-potential-ives-run-for-governor

WILL COUNTY GAZETTE
— Possible Ives run against Rauner called ‘best pieces of news’ – Glenn Minnis
https://willcountygazette.com/stories/511258238-possible-ives-run-against-rauner-called-best-pieces-of-news
— Will County Board Member Stephen Balich puts GOP hopes in Ives campaign – Angela Underwood
https://willcountygazette.com/stories/511259015-will-county-incumbent-puts-gop-hopes-in-ives-campaign

EAST CENTRAL REPORTER
— Ives described as ‘champion’ who could truly lead GOP
https://eastcentralreporter.com/stories/511258288-ives-described-as-champion-who-could-truly-lead-gop

LEXOLOGY
— Will Illinois Ban Salary History Inquiries? Hang on for a Bumpy Override! (DIERSEN: For government employees, salary history is public record. Since the beginning of time, government employees have been viciously demonized, viciously denigrated, and vicious condemned as being overpaid. Many do not seek government jobs 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, and/or g) because they cannot take the demonization, denigration, and condemnation that comes with being a government employee or a government retiree.)
https://www.lexology.com/library/detail.aspx?g=a65d2c5a-b0f9-4722-9aae-9b73af305646

WILLIAM J. KELLY
— Soulless Rauner has made the Illinois GOP even worse
http://www.williamjkelly.org/news/kelly-soulless-bruce-rauner-has-made-the-illinois-gop-even-worse

ILLINOIS CHRONICLE
— Economic growth under Rauner at lowest in five years
https://theillinoischronicle.com/chronicle-economic-growth-under-rauner-at-lowest-in-five-years-report/

ILLINOIS FAMILY INSTITUTE
— U.S. House Hearing on the ‘Heartbeat Bill’ – David E. Smith
https://illinoisfamily.org/life/u-s-house-hearing-heartbeat-bill/
— ‘Trillions of Dollars Are at Stake’: It is a Battle Over ‘The Future Wealth of the United States’
https://illinoisfamily.org/federal/trillions-dollars-stake-battle-future-wealth-united-states/

GOPUSA
— Decline of common language threatens way Americans communicate
http://www.gopusa.com/?p=32810
— Our Ex-Presidents’ Insincere Praise of ‘American Generosity’
http://www.gopusa.com/?p=32777

THE HILL
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Anti-Trumps say “Trump tries to deepen Dem divisions.” Who has worked the hardest to deepen divisions? I should write a book about those who have worked the hardest to deepen divisions in the Milton Township Republican Central Committee, DuPage County Republican Central Committee, Illinois Republican Party, TAPROOT Republicans of Illinois, Wheaton Chamber of Commerce Government Affairs Committee, Illinois Center Right Coalition, American Association of Political Consultants Midwest Chapter, GAO, etc.
http://thehill.com/homenews/administration/358731-the-memo-trump-tries-to-deepen-dem-divisions

NEW YORK TIMES
— A Litmus Test for Activist Investing – David Gelles (DIERSEN: Ever-increasingly, companies 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 longer than their ancestors.)
https://www.nytimes.com/2017/11/03/business/ackman-adp-activist-investor.html
— National Parks for the 1 Percent – Timothy Egan (DIERSEN: How many national parks have you visited? My wife and I visited many national parks 1978-1992. We made those visits following my wife’s business trips, typically four each year, to luxury resorts all across America. Needless-to-say, my Democrat IRS and GAO superiors, supervisors, coworkers, and subordinates were furious.)
https://www.nytimes.com/2017/11/03/opinion/national-parks-entrance-cost.html
— A New Book Highlights Some Old Divisions Among Democrats – Michael Tackett
https://www.nytimes.com/2017/11/03/us/politics/a-new-book-highlights-some-old-divisions-among-democrats.html

WASHINGTON POST
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Anti-Trumps say “Trump personally pushing GOP leaders to use tax bill to undermine Obamacare.” Who has worked the hardest to undermine you? I should write a book about those who have worked the hardest to undermine me, my GOPUSA ILLINOIS emails, TAPROOT Republicans of Illinois, Wheaton Chamber of Commerce Government Affairs Committee, Milton Township Republican Central Committee, DuPage County Republican Central Committee, Illinois Republican Party, Illinois Center Right Coalition, American Association of Political Consultants Midwest Chapter, GAO, etc.
https://www.washingtonpost.com/powerpost/obamacare-mandate-could-still-be-repealed-in-gop-tax-bill-chairman-says/2017/11/03/efdf4e38-c0c3-11e7-8444-a0d4f04b89eb_story.html

WALL STREET JOURNAL
— CNN to Launch Digital Subscriptions – Lara O’Reilly (DIERSEN: What do you say to my “conservative” competitors in Illinois who talk and/or act like they are involved in politics really to “make money?” Of course, these “conservatives” have always worked very hard against me and against my GOPUSA ILLINOIS emails a) because I send the emails out free of charge and without any advertising, b) because virtually every important person involved in government and/or politics in Illinois reads the emails or relies on those who read the emails, and c) because they cannot manipulate me or dominate me. Because virtually every important person involved in government and/or politics in Illinois gets their political and government news and commentary from me for free, my “conservative” competitors can’t make money doing that.)
https://www.wsj.com/articles/cmo-today-cnn-to-launch-digital-subscriptions-nielsens-stranger-things-2-ratings-advertising-escapes-tax-reform-1509710449
— CNN Plans to Offer Subscriptions for Digital News Next Year The as-yet-unpriced plans are part of effort to reach $1 billion in digital revenue by 2022 – Benjamin Mullin
https://www.wsj.com/articles/cnn-plans-to-offer-subscriptions-for-digital-news-next-year-1509701401

NEWSWEEK
— REPUBLICAN HOUSE MEMBERS THINK A $450K SALARY IS MIDDLE CLASS – NICOLE GOODKIND
http://www.newsweek.com/tax-cuts-republicans-middle-class-trump-701094

GOVERNMENT EXECUTIVE
— The State Department Spends $500M Annually on Perks for Employees Overseas – Eric Katz
http://www.govexec.com/pay-benefits/2017/11/state-department-spends-500-million-annually-perks-employees-overseas/142282/

ABOVE THE LAW
— New Partners Tell All: The Inside Scoop On Making Partner In Biglaw The process can be frustratingly unclear. – KATHRYN RUBINO (DIERSEN: To keep their jobs and to get promoted, my Democrat superiors, supervisors, coworkers, and subordinates in the federal government focused on getting rid of federal employees who were Republican, White, male, and/or non-veteran who did not make GS-13 (currently $94,610) by age 25, GS-14 (currently $111,801) by age 30, GS-15 (currently $131,508) by age 35, and Senior Executive Service (currently $161,900) by age 40.)
https://abovethelaw.com/2017/11/new-partners-tell-all-the-inside-scoop-on-making-partner-in-biglaw/

October 5 Evening Edition

GOPUSA ILLINOIS
— Mike Connelly and Pat Hughes spoke very highly of Jeanne Ives at her outstanding fundraiser Thursday evening, October 5, 2017, at Arrowhead Golf Club in Wheaton.  Hughes presented Ives with a $10,000 check from Illinois Liberty Pac.  The 50+ attendees included Ron Almiron, Janice Anderson, Mike Barbier, Bob Biggins, Liam Brennan, Denise Cattoni, Lori Carlson, John Curran, Sal Falbo, Jay Fisher, Suzanne Fitch, Bob Grogan, Heidi Holan, Tonia Khouri, Chris LeVan, John Millner, Burt Miner, Nicole Prater, Mike Prueter, Richard Russo, Jan Shaw, Phil Suess, Dave Tornga, Karen Wilson, Jim Zay, and Stan Zegel. – Dave Diersen
https://gopillinois.com

 

ABC7
— Las Vegas gunman Stephen Paddock booked hotel rooms during Lollapalooza – Leah Hope, Evelyn Holmes and Eric Horng
http://abc7chicago.com/las-vegas-gunman-booked-hotel-rooms-during-lollapalooza/2492433/

 

NBC5
— Vegas Gunman Rented Chicago Hotel Room Overlooking Lollapalooza – Phil Rogers
http://www.nbcchicago.com/investigations/Vegas-Gunman-Rented-Hotel-Room-Overlooking-Lollapalooza-Source-449663693.html

 

CBS2
— Las Vegas Shooter Stephen Paddock Booked Hotel Overlooking Lollapalooza
http://chicago.cbslocal.com/2017/10/05/stephen-paddock-las-vegas-massacre-lollapalooza/

 

FOX NEWS CHICAGO
— Vegas shooter booked room in Chicago during Lollapalooza
http://www.fox32chicago.com/news/local/tmz-stephen-paddock-booked-hotel-overlooking-lollapalooza-2-months-before-vegas-massacre
— Cook County commissioner John Fritchey wants to legalize marijuana in Illinois (DIERSEN: If you promote pot, you promote destruction.)
http://www.fox32chicago.com/news/local/cook-county-commissioner-wants-to-legalize-marijuana

 

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— Rauner unsure state has enough money to kick in for Obama center – Monique Garcia
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/politics/ct-met-bruce-rauner-obama-library-funding-20171005-story.html
— I’m a billionaire. Please raise my taxes. – Tom Steyer
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/opinion/commentary/ct-billionaire-raise-taxes-trump-20171005-story.html
— No happy hour for Naperville, liquor commission says – Bill Bird
http://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/naperville-sun/ct-nvs-no-happy-hour-naperville-st-1006-20171005-story.html

 

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— Illinois Democrats, NRA zero in on ‘bump stocks,’ but Rauner stays mum – Tina Sfondeles
https://chicago.suntimes.com/news/illinois-democrats-nra-zero-in-on-bump-stocks-but-rauner-stays-mum/
— A ban on ‘bump stocks’ is absolute minimum in gun reforms – Editorial
https://chicago.suntimes.com/opinion/editorial-a-ban-on-bump-stocks-is-absolute-minimum-in-gun-reforms/
— Emanuel, Rauner will hold Amazon pep rally Monday – Fran Spielman  (DIERSEN: Will they stress to Amazon that Chicago is filled with individuals, organizations, companies, and governments that are anti-Trump, anti-Protestant, anti-conservative, anti-Republican, anti-American, anti-White, anti-male, anti-older people, anti-rich people, anti-gun owners, anti-German Americans, anti-draft avoiders (except Bill Clinton), and/or anti-those whose ancestors have been in America longer than their ancestors?)
https://chicago.suntimes.com/news/emanuel-rauner-will-hold-amazon-pep-rally-monday/

 

DAILY HERALD
— Kane County state’s attorney Joe McMahon mulling run for attorney general – James Fuller
http://www.dailyherald.com/news/20171005/kane-county-states-attorney-mulling-run-for-attorney-general
— Las Vegas gunman had booked rooms overlooking Lollapalooza
http://www.dailyherald.com/news/20171005/report-las-vegas-gunman-had-booked-rooms-overlooking-lollapalooza
— Lombard rejects plan for billboards along I-355 – Marie Wilson
http://www.dailyherald.com/news/20171005/lombard-rejects-plan-for-billboards-along-i-355
— St. Francis forfeits football game for ‘safety’ reasons – Dave Oberhelman
http://football.dailyherald.com/sports/20171005/st-francis-forfeits-football-game-for-safety-reasons
— Judge Brian Telander: Wheaton College hazing suspects can travel out of state – Justin Kmitch
http://www.dailyherald.com/news/20171005/judge-wheaton-college-hazing-suspects-can-travel-out-of-state

 

QUAD CITY TIMES
— Rauner boasts of education reform law; draws Dem complaints – Ed Tibbetts
http://qctimes.com/news/local/government-and-politics/rauner-boasts-of-education-reform-law-draws-dem-complaints/article_b6e4bed8-b8ca-54f7-8c76-64f788682252.html

 

PEORIA PUBLIC RADIO
— Worry About DACA’s Fate Triggers Anxiety, Depression In Immigrants – MAUREEN FOERTSCH MCKINNEY (DIERSEN: What things have caused anxiety and/or depression for you?  For me, they include adverse actions that my Democrat superiors took against me. My Democrat GAO superiors forced me to retire in 1997 when I was 49 years old, always ranked me in the bottom half of my coworkers for pay-for-performance purposes, did not promote me beyond GS-13, 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 $18,847 (21%) pay cut in today’s dollars to transfer from IRS to GAO in 1980. My Democrat IRS superiors did not promote me beyond GS-12, disallowed my education deductions in 1978, 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.)
http://peoriapublicradio.org/post/illinois-issues-worry-about-dacas-fate-triggers-anxiety-depression-immigrants#stream/0

 

WJBC
— Barickman: Rauner ‘lost credibility’ by signing abortion bill
http://www.wjbc.com/2017/10/05/barickman-rauner-lost-credibility-by-signing-abortion-bill/

 

WJBD RADIO
— Justice Department rolls back protections for transgender workers
http://www.wjbdradio.com/politics/2017/10/05/justice-department-rolls-back-protections-for-transgender-workers

 

SPRINGFIELD PATCH
— Big-Money Campaigns And Candidates In Illinois Governor’s Race  Billionaire J.B. Pritzker and Gov. Bruce Rauner may spend more on Illinois governor’s race than ever before. But will money matter?
https://patch.com/illinois/springfield-il/big-money-campaigns-candidates-illinois-governors-race

 

ILLINOIS CHRONICLE
— AS THE DEMOCRAT PARTY’S STRANGLEHOLD ON ILLINOIS TIGHTENS: Another report shows slowed economic growth under Rauner
https://theillinoischronicle.com/chronicle-another-report-shows-slowed-economic-growth-under-rauner/

 

ILLINOIS LEAKS
— Shots Fired outside Watchdog Headquarters in Charleston, IL. – JOHN KRAFT
http://edgarcountywatchdogs.com/2017/10/shots-fired-outside-watchdog-headquarters-in-charleston-il/

 

CHICAGO REPORTER
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Democrats want to drive out of Illinois individuals, organizations, and companies that are Trump supporters, Protestant, conservative, Republican, American, White, male, older, rich, gun owners, German American, and those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.
http://chicagoreporter.com/the-racist-roots-of-the-right-wing-agenda-gripping-illinois/

 

ILLINOIS FAMILY ACTION
— Rep. Breen and Pro-Life Backlash to HB 40 – John Biver
https://illinoisfamilyaction.org/2017/10/spotlight-rep-breen-and-pro-life-backlash-to-hb-40/

 

CAPITOL FAX
— Republican Rauner ad uses Democrat Bustos tagline
https://capitolfax.com/2017/10/05/republican-rauner-ad-uses-democrat-bustos-tagline/
— Barickman on Rauner: “In our house, that’s a lie”
https://capitolfax.com/2017/10/05/barickman-on-rauner-in-our-house-that%E2%80%99s-a-lie/
— Pop tax hurting Preckwinkle petition efforts
https://capitolfax.com/2017/10/05/pop-tax-hurting-preckwinkle-petition-efforts/

 

FOX NEWS
— Hannity: The Left Doesn’t Believe in Your Right to Defend Yourself
http://insider.foxnews.com/2017/10/04/hannity-liberal-left-gun-control-call-after-las-vegas-shooting-massacre
— Las Vegas Gunman Booked Hotel Rooms Overlooking Other Concerts
http://insider.foxnews.com/2017/10/05/las-vegas-gunman-stephen-paddock-booked-hotel-rooms-overlooking-other-concerts-report

 

GOPUSA
— St. Louis police arrest 143 agitators blocking highway
http://www.gopusa.com/st-louis-police-arrest-143-agitators-blocking-highway/
– Las Vegas gun shop that legally sold to Paddock receiving threats
http://www.gopusa.com/las-vegas-gun-shop-that-legally-sold-to-paddock-receiving-threats/
— Former presidents to headline country concert for hurricane relief
http://www.gopusa.com/?p=31351

 

BREITBART
— California Becomes ‘Sanctuary State’ with Gov. Brown Signature – MICHELLE MOONS
http://www.breitbart.com/california/2017/10/05/california-becomes-sanctuary-state-with-gov-brown-signature/

 

LIFE SITE NEWS
— U.S. fertility rate plummets to new record low
https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/u.s.-fertility-rate-plummets-to-new-record-low

 

PARENTS OPPOSED TO POT
— CELEBRITY DOCTORS PUSHING MEDICAL MARIJUANA NEED OTHERS’ EVIDENCE
http://www.poppot.org/2017/10/05/celebrity-doctors-pushing-medipot-need-other-evidence/

 

NATIONAL REVIEW
— The Risks of a December DACA Fix – FRED BAUER
http://www.nationalreview.com/corner/452360/daca-republicans-december-plans-are-risky

 

THE HILL
— GAO disputes that IRS had to award $7.25M contract to Equifax – JULIA MANCHESTER
http://thehill.com/policy/technology/354181-gao-disputes-that-irs-had-to-award-725m-contract-to-equifax

 

NEW YORK TIMES
— FRONT PAGE TOP OF FOLD WITH COLOR PICTURE: Stephen Paddock Chased Gambling’s Payouts and Perks – JOHN BRANCH, SERGE F. KOVALESKI and SABRINA TAVERNISE  (FROM THE ARTICLE: The video poker machines that Stephen Paddock liked were the ones that did not draw attention. They had few look-at-me flashing lights or listen-to-me bells. He would sit in front of them for hours, often wagering more than $100 a hand. The way he played — instinctually, decisively, calculatingly, silently, with little movement beyond his shifting eyes and nimble fingers — meant he could play several hundred hands an hour. Casino hosts knew him well.)
https://www.nytimes.com/2017/10/04/us/stephen-paddock-gambling.html
— At Casino Hotels, Welcome for Guests Makes Security Difficult – KEN BELSON, JOHN ELIGON and JENNIFER MEDINA
https://www.nytimes.com/2017/10/04/us/mandalay-bay-hotel-security.html

 

USA TODAY
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Ever-increasingly, anti-Trumps insult Trump.
https://www.usatoday.com/story/opinion/2017/10/04/our-moron-president-puerto-rico-let-them-eat-9-irons-max-boot-column/732154001/
— FRONT PAGE TOP OF FOLD WITH BIG COLOR PICTURE: Las Vegas, Orlando, Newtown: What spurs a mass shooting? – Laura Petrecca
https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/2017/10/04/las-vegas-orlando-newtown-what-spurs-mass-shooting/728692001/
— Don’t penalize homeowners – William E. Brown
https://www.usatoday.com/story/opinion/2017/10/04/gop-tax-plan-penalize-homeowners-editorials-debates/106308848/

 

U.S. NEWS & WORLD REPORT
— Rauner Expresses Doubt on State Funds for Obama Library  Illinois Gov. Bruce Rauner says he doubts the state can afford to help pay for infrastructure work around the proposed Obama Presidential Center. – AP
https://www.usnews.com/news/best-states/illinois/articles/2017-10-05/rauner-expresses-doubt-on-state-funds-for-obama-library

 

FED SMITH
— Concurrent Budget Resolution Proposes Benefit Cuts for Federal Employees – Ralph R. Smith
https://www.fedsmith.com/2017/10/05/concurrent-budget-resolution-proposes-benefit-cuts-federal-employees/

 

ZILLOW
— FOR SALE: 1033 Warrenville Road, Wheaton – $439,900
https://www.zillow.com/wheaton-il/1_fs/X1-SS1apc9gppw622z_3o1g1_sse/4447914_zpid/

September 24 Morning Edition

CBS2
— President Trump’s Weekly Address; Democrats’ Weekly Address
http://chicago.cbslocal.com/2017/09/23/president-trumps-weekly-address-democrats-weekly-address-7/

 

FOX NEWS CHICAGO
— Miami Dolphins owner: NFL players who kneel during anthem are ‘smart young men of character’  (DIERSEN: Ever-increasingly, anti-Trumps promote disrespect of America.)
http://www.fox32chicago.com/news/national/miami-dolphins-owner-nfl-players-who-kneel-during-anthem-are-smart-young-men-of-character

 

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Ever-increasingly, anti-Trumps promote hatred of individuals, organizations, companies, governments, and countries that are Trump supporters, Protestant, conservative, Republican, American, White, male, older, rich, gun owners, German American, draft avoiders (except Bill Clinton), and/or those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/nationworld/politics/ct-trump-racial-divisions-analysis-20170923-story.html
— Baby boomers, not millennials, most influence the auto industry – Casey Williams (DIERSEN: Are you anti-car?  Overwhelmingly, my critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes are a) anti-car and b) anti-union. They are especially anti-GM, anti-Ford, and anti-Chrysler.  They remind everyone that I was a union member for almost 12 years and that I own a 1972 Chevy Corvette, 1996 Ford Thunderbird LX, 2003 Chevy Cavalier LS, 2005 Chevy Corvette, 2013 Dodge Charger R/T Max, and 2016 Ford Mustang and that I have owned a 1958 Chevy BelAir, 1962 Chevy BelAir, 1962 Chevy Impala SS, 1966 Pontiac Tempest Sprint, 1968 Oldsmobile 442, 1968 Dodge Charger R/T, 1969 Dodge Charger SE, 1974 Dodge Dart, 1978 Chevy Chevette, 1978 Oldsmobile Delta 88 Royale, 1990 Ford Thunderbird LX, 1993 Ford Thunderbird, and 1997 Chevy Cavalier.)
http://www.chicagotribune.com/classified/automotive/sc-auto-cover-baby-boomers-drive-design-20170918-story.html
(FROM THE ARTICLE: For baby boomers, the automobile has always been a symbol of style and freedom. The generation of 76.4 million born between 1946 and 1964 who once romped in the back seats of their parents’ station wagons has determined what we drive for over a half-century. With advanced technology and designs catering to this demographic, boomers will influence our rides long past when they hang up their key chains.)

 

DAILY HERALD
— HARDCOPY ARTICLE TITLE: DISRESPECTFUL, DISGUSTING: Oakland catcher first in major league baseball to take a knee during anthem – AP
http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20170924/sports/309249989/
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Anti-Trumps despise, if not hate America.
http://www.dailyherald.com/discuss/20170924/trumps-embrace-of-a-post-american-world

 

QUAD CITIES ONLINE
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Quad Cities Online promotes anti-Americanism big time.
http://www.qconline.com/news/politics/analysis-bully-pulpit-laced-with-race/article_d44deaf5-f339-56a2-8e2e-fce336a9aa38.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Quad Cities Online promotes LGBTQ activity big time.
http://www.qconline.com/news/local/q-c-pride-fest-celebrates-diversity/article_a388082f-6dad-5877-97ba-3364b7feea89.html

 

BLOOMINGTON PANTAGRAPH
— ‘Warmest welcome’: Rauner rides through Lexington for veterans – Julia Evelsizer
http://www.pantagraph.com/news/local/warmest-welcome-rauner-rides-through-lexington-for-veterans/article_06c302c8-0a7b-5e7b-bdb9-5e55d8072eff.html

 

FOX ILLINOIS
— Governor Rauner at 3rd Annual Governor’s Ride
http://foxillinois.com/news/local/governor-rauner-at-3rd-annual-governors-ride

 

CENTRAL ILLINOIS PROUD
–NFL teams support players’ anti-Trump stance (DIERSEN: Ever-increasingly, anti-Trumps promote disrespect of America.)
http://www.centralillinoisproud.com/sports/nfl/teams-support-players-antitrump-stance/817444144
— German election: Polls open as Angela Merkel seeks fourth term  Poll shows Angela Merkel to win for a Chancellor – JUDITH VONBERG  (DIERSEN: Individuals, organizations, companies, governments, and countries that are members of the following groups love Merkel: anti-Trump, anti-Protestant, anti-conservative, anti-Republican, anti-American, anti-White, anti-male, anti-older people, anti-rich people, anti-gun owners, anti-German Americans, anti-draft avoiders (except Bill Clinton), and/or anti-those whose ancestors have been in America longer than their ancestors.)
http://www.centralillinoisproud.com/news/world-news/german-election-polls-open-as-angela-merkel-seeks-fourth-term/817411507

 

SOUTHERN
— Durbin, Duckworth ask President Trump to convene a federal cabinet-level task force to address the crisis facing Cairo – MOLLY PARKER
http://thesouthern.com/news/local/acha/durbin-duckworth-ask-president-trump-to-convene-a-federal-cabinet/article_78531df8-874a-51c2-9eac-636bd33ff4fd.html

 

RIVER CITY READER
— Senator Brady Embarks on a Magical Mystery Tour – Rich Miller
https://www.rcreader.com/commentary/senator-brady-magical-mystery-tour

 

EAST CENTRAL REPORTER
— Edgar County Watchdogs continue ‘draining the swamp’ in Illinois
http://eastcentralreporter.com/stories/511224310-edgar-county-watchdogs-continue-draining-the-swamp-in-illinois

 

CHICAGO ARGUS
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: An anti-Rauner nit-picks Rauner’s motorcycle ride.
http://chicagoargus.blogspot.com/2017/09/extra-rauner-gettin-his-kicks-down.html

 

MCHENRY COUNTY BLOG
— Jack Franks Accused of Crime
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2017/09/23/jack-franks-accused-of-crime/

 

WILLIAM J KELLY
— Rauner can’t even get ahead of opposing the soda pop tax
http://www.williamjkelly.org/news/kelly-rauner-cant-even-get-ahead-of-opposing-the-soda-pop-tax

 

AMERICAN THINKER
— NFL may lose bigly with social justice antics – Brian C. Joondeph
http://www.americanthinker.com/blog/2017/09/nfl_may_lose_bigly_with_social_justice_antics.html
— The Rise of Anti-Christian Bigotry in America – E.W. Jackson
http://www.americanthinker.com/articles/2017/09/the_rise_of_antichristian_bigotry_in_america.html

 

TOWNHALL
— Why Should We Care About ‘DREAMers”? – Derek Hunter  (DIERSEN: Ever-increasingly, anti-Trumps shout at DREAMers and at everyone else that Trump and his supporters are White supremacists, Nazis, KKK members, haters, racists, sexists, bigots, and even worse things. Ever-increasingly, anti-Trumps make it clear that they want DREAMers to get rid of Trump and to get rid of Trump’s supporters.)
https://townhall.com/columnists/derekhunter/2017/09/24/why-should-we-care-about-dreamers-n2385632
— MSNBC Guest Compares Roy Moore and Luther Strange to the KKK – Timothy Meads
https://townhall.com/tipsheet/timothymeads/2017/09/23/msnbc-panelist-n2385575

 

BREITBART
— In Kaepernick and Goodell, Trump Shows He Knows How to Pick His Enemies – DANIEL J. FLYNN  (DIERSEN: Who picks you to be their enemy? I should write a book about those in Wheaton, in Glen Ellyn, in Milton Township, in DuPage County, and in Illinois who pick me to be their enemy.  They are anti-Trump, anti-Protestant, anti-conservative, anti-Republican, anti-American, anti-White, anti-male, anti-older people, anti-rich people, anti-gun owners, anti-German Americans, anti-draft avoiders (except Bill Clinton), and/or anti-those whose ancestors have been in America longer than their ancestors and/or they a) reject planks in the Republican Party platform and/or the Illinois Republican Party platform and work against those like me who support those planks, b) reject the Milton Township Republican Central Committee resolution against video gambling and work against those like me who support that resolution, c) focus on destroying those like me who they cannot manipulate/dominate, d) were defendants in lawsuits that I have filed, and/or e) are operatives or dupes for the aforesaid.)
http://www.breitbart.com/sports/2017/09/24/in-kaepernick-and-goodell-trump-shows-he-knows-how-to-pick-his-enemies/

 

WORLD NET DAILY
— ACTIVIST DEM JUDGE RULES LGBT MANDATE TRUMPS 1ST AMENDMENT  Says Christians’ refusal to promote homosexuality akin to posting ‘White Applicants Only’ sign – BOB UNRUH
http://www.wnd.com/2017/09/activist-dem-judge-rules-lgbt-mandate-trumps-1st-amendment/
— WHAT HAPPENS TO SECRET SERVICE RUN BY POLITICAL CORRECTNESS  ‘They are pushing people through who are not qualified to protect the president’ -PAUL BREMMER
http://www.wnd.com/2017/09/what-happens-to-secret-service-run-by-political-correctness/
— HOW THE LEFT CREATED WHITE-IDENTITY POLITICS  ‘It’s no longer about teaching kids so they can succeed … it’s all about teaching victimhood’
http://www.wnd.com/2017/09/how-the-left-created-white-identity-politics/

 

PJ MEDIA
— Marriott Refuses to Cancel Convention for Anti-Sharia Group – ROD KACKLEY
https://pjmedia.com/news-and-politics/2017/09/23/marriott-refuses-cancel-convention-anti-sharia-group/

 

LIFE SITE NEWS
— 62 scholars correct Pope Francis for ‘propagating heresies’ – Pete Baklinski
https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/breaking-62-scholars-correct-pope-francis-for-propagating-heresies
— More than 40 families pull children from school that forced transgender lesson on 5-year-olds – Lianne Laurence
https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/70-kids-and-counting-leave-school-over-transgender-lesson-for-5-year-olds

 

WASHINGTON EXAMINER
— Stop giving to your alma mater until they commit to these common-sense reforms – Michael Rubin
http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/stop-giving-to-your-alma-mater-until-they-commit-to-these-common-sense-reforms/article/2635391

 

NBC SPORTS
— Jim Harbaugh advises President Trump to ‘check the Constitution’ – John Taylor  (DIERSEN: Ever-increasingly, anti-Americans use the Constitution to destroy America. Anti-Americans are anti-Trump, anti-Protestant, anti-conservative, anti-Republican, anti-White, anti-male, anti-older people, anti-rich people, anti-gun owners, anti-German Americans, anti-draft avoiders (except Bill Clinton), and/or anti-those whose ancestors have been in America longer than their ancestors.)
http://collegefootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2017/09/24/jim-harbaugh-advises-president-trump-to-check-the-constitution/

 

NEW YORK TIMES
— FRONT PAGE: Push for Gender Equality in Tech? Some Men Say It’s Gone Too Far – NELLIE BOWLES  (DIERSEN: While I worked for the federal government for almost 30 years, my superiors were always under tremendous pressure from Democrat politicians to hire, to retain, and to promote Democrats, and especially Democrats who were minority, female, and/or young.)
https://www.nytimes.com/2017/09/23/technology/silicon-valley-men-backlash-gender-scandals.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Ever-increasingly, anti-Trumps glorify and praise foreign countries and their citizens.
https://www.nytimes.com/2017/09/23/opinion/sunday/macarthur-grants-immigrants.html
— Trump Attacks Warriors’ Curry. LeBron James’s Retort: ‘U Bum.’ – KEN BELSON and JULIE HIRSCHFELD DAVIS
https://www.nytimes.com/2017/09/23/sports/football/trump-nfl-kaepernick.html

 

WASHINGTON POST
— Jaguars owner joins players during anthem protest in first game since Trump’s NFL remarks – Cindy Boren  (DIERSEN: Ever-increasingly, anti-Trumps make it clear that they despise if not hate America.)
https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/early-lead/wp/2017/09/24/jaguars-owner-joins-players-during-anthem-protest-in-first-game-since-trumps-nfl-remarks/
— Trump’s culture war with the NFL is getting very real – Aaron Blake
https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/the-fix/wp/2017/09/24/trumps-culture-war-with-the-nfl-is-getting-very-real/
— Trump demands NFL teams ‘fire or suspend’ players or risk fan boycott – Abby Phillip
https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/post-politics/wp/2017/09/24/trump-demands-nfl-teams-fire-or-suspend-players-or-risk-fan-boycott/
— Neanderthal children were slow to grow up — just like modern kids – Ben Guarino  (DIERSEN: What did you accomplish by the time you were 32?  Shortly after I turned 16 in 1964, I got a drivers license, bought a 1958 Chevy BelAir, and got a part-time job washing dishes. I bought my first new car when I was 17. I graduated debt-free from NIU with a bachelor’s degree in management when I was 21. I bought my fourth new car, a Corvette, when I was 23. I bought a new town home in University Park when I was 24. I bought a studio condo in the Outer Drive East building in downtown Chicago when I was 25 and a one bedroom condo in that building when I was 27. I earned an MBA from Loyola when I was 27 and a master’s degree in accounting from DePaul when I was 31.  I passed the CPA examination on my first attempt when I was 30. I passed the Certified Internal Auditor examination on my first attempt when I was 32.  I became a licensed CPA when I was 32. I got married when I was 29 and we bought 1017 East Harrison in Wheaton when I was 29.)
https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/speaking-of-science/wp/2017/09/21/neanderthal-children-were-slow-to-grow-up-just-like-modern-kids/

 

MERCURY NEWS
— Can California force Trump to release his tax returns to get on presidential ballot? – CASEY TOLAN (DIERSEN: What more should candidates be forced to disclose to get on the ballot?  Should they be forced to disclose a) who manipulates them, b) who dominates them, c) their enemy lists, d) their operatives, e) their dupes, f) who they blame for their problems, g) who they blame for your problems, h) who they blame for everyone’s problems, i) etc.?)
http://www.mercurynews.com/2017/09/23/california-trump-tax-returns-ballot-jerry-brown/

 

WATERTOWN DAILY TIMES
— How antifa justifies stifling speech, clobbering supremacists – CARLOS LOZADA
http://www.watertowndailytimes.com/curr/how-antifa-justixfb01es-stixfb02ing-speech-clobbering-supremacists-20170924

 

FOX AUSTIN
— Two people arrested at anti-white supremacy rally – Esmi Careaga
http://www.fox7austin.com/news/local-news/two-people-arrested-at-anti-white-supremacy-rally

 

NEW YORKER
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: New Yorker promotes anti-Americanism big time.
https://www.newyorker.com/news/daily-comment/the-racial-demagoguery-of-trumps-assaults-on-colin-kaepernick-and-steph-curry

 

FORTUNE
— In Silicon Valley’s Push for Gender Equality, are Men the Real Victims? – David Z. Morris
http://fortune.com/2017/09/23/silicon-valley-gender-equality/

 

SPORTS ILLUSTRATED
— Bruce Maxwell Finally Broke MLB’s Silence, and Hopefully Others Will Follow – JON TAYLER (DIERSEN: Ever-increasingly, anti-Trumps promote disrespect of America.)
https://www.si.com/mlb/2017/09/24/bruce-maxwell-anthem-protest

 

THE GLOBE AND MAIL
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Ever-increasing, The Globe and Mail shouts that it is anti-American.
https://beta.theglobeandmail.com/opinion/real-patriotism-mr-trump-isnt-how-you-treat-a-flag-its-how-you-treat-americans/article36375796/

September 22 Evening Edition

ABC7
— Bolingbrook mayor’s home vandalized; woman charged with hate crime
http://abc7chicago.com/bolingbrook-mayors-home-vandalized;-woman-charged-with-hate-crime/2443627/

 

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— Woman charged with hate crime after allegedly spray-painting swastikas on Bolingbrook mayor’s home
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/breaking/ct-bolingbrook-hate-crime-met-20170922-story.html
— Rauner’s approach on Republican health care plan draws criticism from Democrats who want his office – Kim Geiger
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/politics/ct-bruce-rauner-healthcare-repeal-met-20170922-story.html
— DePaul grad’s petition calls for discounted Metra fare for college students, and it’s gaining steam – Frank Vaisvilas
http://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/daily-southtown/news/ct-sta-metra-southland-tickets-st-0918-20170922-story.html
— Federal government notifies Illinois, 20 other states of election hacking – AP
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/breaking/ct-states-election-hacking-russia-20170922-story.html
— Rauner vetoes geolocation privacy bill aimed at protecting smartphone users – Robert Channick
http://www.chicagotribune.com/business/ct-biz-geolocation-privacy-rauner-veto-20170922-story.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Ever-increasingly, anti-Trumps glorify and praise foreign countries and their citizens. Anti-Trumps want cheap labor and/or Democrat voters.
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/opinion/editorials/ct-edit-immigrants-midwest-20170918-story.html
— Board looking into lack of old GOP committee filing follow up – Craig Lyons
http://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/post-tribune/news/ct-ptb-lake-board-of-elections-missing-reports-st-0924-20170922-story.html
(FROM THE ARTICLE: Questions about why no one followed up on delinquent Lake County Republican Central Committee campaign finance reports since 2014 has prompted an internal investigation at the Lake County Board of Elections and Registration. Attorneys for the board are now reviewing a complaint filed with the Lake County Board of Elections and Registration alleges that staff members neglected to note that a former Republican central committee has omitted filing any campaign finance documents, according to the complaint.)
— Disturbing Wheaton case latest example that schools must make stand on hazing – David Haugh
http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/columnists/ct-wheaton-college-hazing-arrests-haugh-spt-0924-20170923-column.html

 

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— Court says GOP stuck with Dems elected to GOP party posts – Mark Brown  (DIERSEN: I should write a book about past and present “Republican” elected and appointed government and party officials in Wheaton, in Glen Ellyn, in Milton Township, in DuPage County, and in Illinois who talk and/or act like they are Democrat plants, Libertarian plants, Green plants, or RINOs. The more that you support the Republican Party platform, the Illinois Republican Party platform, and the Milton Township Republican Central Committee resolution against video gambling, the harder that they work against you. They certainly worked/work very hard against me. Needless-to-say, they should not be allowed to seek or hold any kind of government or political office as a Republican.)
http://chicago.suntimes.com/chicago-politics/brown-republicans-thwarted-in-effort-to-purge-dems-from-party-ranks/
— Quit playing politics with Illinois abortion rights – Editorial
http://chicago.suntimes.com/opinion/editorial-quit-playing-politics-with-illinois-abortion-rights/

 

JOLIET HERALD NEWS
— Woman charged with hate crime for spray-painting swastikas on Bolingbrook Mayor Roger Claar’s home – FELIX SARVER
http://www.theherald-news.com/lists/2017/09/22/c71bb5a79c5d46c6a1a768c82fa74934/index.xml

 

BOLINGBROOK PATCH
— Woman Commits Hate Crimes At Bolingbrook Mayor’s Home: Police  Rachel Tuszynski is accused of vandalizing Mayor Roger Claar’s home and stealing his American flag and Bolingbrook flag. – John Ferak
https://patch.com/illinois/bolingbrook/hate-crimes-occur-bolingbrook-mayor-roger-claars-home-police

 

DAILY HERALD
— GOP health bill all but dead; McCain again deals the blow – AP
http://www.dailyherald.com/news/20170922/gop-health-bill-all-but-dead-mccain-again-deals-the-blow
— Wheaton College players charged in hazing free on bail – Robert Sanchez
http://www.dailyherald.com/news/20170922/wheaton-college-players-charged-in-hazing-free-on-bail

 

CRAIN’S CHICAGO BUSINESS
— Madigan moves to pull plug on Preckwinkle’s soda tax – GREG HINZ
http://www.chicagobusiness.com/article/20170922/BLOGS02/170929954/madigan-moves-to-pull-plug-on-preckwinkles-soda-tax
— Illinois needs capital spending—but don’t get your hopes up – RICH MILLER
http://www.chicagobusiness.com/article/20170922/NEWS02/170929935/illinois-needs-capital-spending-but-dont-get-your-hopes-up

 

CENTRAL ILLINOIS PROUD
— Ben Carson praises Roy Moore in Alabama Senate race  POTUS supports Luther Strange in race – ERIC BRADNER
http://www.centralillinoisproud.com/news/politics/ben-carson-praises-roy-moore-in-alabama-senate-race/816790628

 

PRAIRIE STATE WIRE
— Durkin hiring of former Rauner aide living with reporter raises conflict questions – W.J. Kennedy (DIERSEN: As the Illinois Editor for GOPUSA since 2000, I have always fully disclosed my political activities. I have been a Republican Precinct Committeeman since 1999. I was the TAPROOT Republicans of Illinois chairman 2005-2012, a Wheaton Chamber of Commerce Government Affairs Committee member 2003-2011, the Milton Township Republican Central Committee webmaster 2008-2010 and 2000-2004, an Illinois Center Right Coalition Steering Committee member 2003-2007, and an American Association of Political Consultants Midwest Chapter board member 2001-2004. I served on the 2008 Illinois Republican Party (IRP) Platform and Resolutions Committee and I attended the 2000, 2004, 2008, 2012, and 2016 IRP State Conventions as a delegate.)
http://prairiestatewire.com/stories/511221641-durkin-hiring-of-former-rauner-aide-living-with-reporter-raises-conflict-questions
(FROM THE ARTICLE: House Minority Leader Jim Durkin’s (R-Western Springs) hiring of Michael Mahoney, a former aide to Gov. Bruce Rauner, has the potential to cause some conflict of interest problems for WTTW, the primary public broadcasting member station in Chicago. The news of Mahoney’s hiring was reported in a Sept. 17 story in Prairie State Wire. According to the real estate listing site BlockShopper, Mahoney lives with WTTW statehouse reporter Amanda Vinicky in the Wicker Park neighborhood of Chicago. “Amanda adheres to our News Standards which require balance, fairness and disclosure,” Mary Field, the station’s executive producer of “Chicago Tonight,” wrote in an email in response to being asked how WTTW would maintain balance in its coverage of the General Assembly. “I believe her works speaks for itself in that regard.” The Prairie State Wire story said that the hiring of Mahoney was being pushed by one of the Springfield’s top lobbyists and deal makers, Nancy Kimme, and David Walsh, Durkin’s top aide. Mahoney, 31, would replace Andrew Freiheit, 46, of Wheaton, who worked for the Illinois House Republicans, including Durkin’s predecessors Lee Daniels and Tom Cross, for more than two decades. Sources said that the move was precipitated by staff changes in Rauner’s office, where Kimme once had unrivaled access to information on state contracts, hiring and legislation. That access has reportedly been shut down with the departure of aides close to her, among them former Chief of Staff Richard Goldberg, Campaign Manager Mike Zolnierowicz, Communications Director Lance Trover and Research Director Edward Murphy. “She (Kimme) needs a new way in,” a lobbyist familiar with the situation told Prairie State Wire. “Durkin and Walsh are looking to help.” Commenting on an earlier story about the appearance of conflicts of interests when reporters are in relationships with people they report on, Prof. Adam Penenberg of New York University’s Arthur L. Carter Journalism Institute — who garnered national attention in 1998 for unmasking serial fabricator Stephen Glass of the New Republic — said that many ethics codes in journalism warn of any appearance of a conflict of interest. “One good rule governing potential conflicts of interest is whether a reporter might pull his or her punches,” he said. “Write a critical story and your spouse could, potentially, suffer the consequences. She could even get fired and result in a significant loss of income.” The Associated Press, in its “News Values and Principles” for Reporters, states: “Editorial employees are expected to be scrupulous in avoiding any political activity, whether they cover politics regularly or not. Non-editorial employees must refrain from political activity unless they obtain approval from a manager.” It also urges discussing any potential conflicts with one’s manager. “And a supervisor must be informed when a spouse — or other members of an employee’s household — has any ongoing involvement in political causes, either professionally or personally,” it reads.)

 

ILLINOIS NEWS NETWORK
— Gubernatorial policy team is re-arranging the seating chart
https://www.ilnews.org/news/state_politics/gubernatorial-policy-team-is-re-arranging-the-seating-chart/article_d59f7d40-9eef-11e7-961d-43795e926a44.html

 

ILLINOIS REVIEW
— RAUNER STILL MUM ON ABORTION FUNDING BILL
http://illinoisreview.typepad.com/illinoisreview/2017/09/rauner-still-mum-on-abortion-funding-bill-.html
— WILL TAXPAYERS PAYING BE ENOUGH FOR ILLINOIS ABORTION ADVOCATES?
http://illinoisreview.typepad.com/illinoisreview/2017/09/will-taxpayers-paying-be-enough-for-illinois-abortion-advocates-.html

 

BLAZE
— Michigan teacher gambled away $30K in stolen school funds – Aaron Colen
http://www.theblaze.com/news/2017/09/21/heres-where-a-michigan-teacher-wasted-30k-in-stolen-school-funds/

 

BREITBART
— Sarah Palin: Vote for Roy Moore Isn’t Vote Against Trump; It’s a Vote for MAGA Agenda – TONY LEE
http://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/09/21/palin-vote-for-roy-more-isnt-vote-against-trump-its-a-vote-for-maga-agenda/
— Not Just a TV Ratings Drop: The NFL Also Suffering Tumbling Turnout at California Stadiums – WARNER TODD HUSTON
http://www.breitbart.com/sports/2017/09/22/not-just-tv-nfl-suffering-tumbling-turnout-stadiums/

 

DAILY CALLER
— The Left Warms Up To North Korean Dictator Kim Jong Un – Peter Hasson
http://dailycaller.com/2017/09/22/the-left-warms-up-to-north-korean-dictator-kim-jong-un/

 

ZILLOW
— FOR SALE: 629 Arbor Avenue, Wheaton – $499,900
https://www.zillow.com/wheaton-il/1_fs/X1-SS1apc9gppw622z_3o1g1_sse/4447739_zpid/