Tag: Republican

June 27 Evening Edition

ABC7
— IL Democrats unveil plan to solve budget crisis as deadline looms – Craig Wall
http://abc7chicago.com/politics/il-democrats-unveil-plan-to-solve-budget-crisis-as-deadline-looms/2155914/

 

NBC5
— Democrats Unveil Budget Proposal – But Uncertainty Remains – Mary Ann Ahern
http://www.nbcchicago.com/blogs/ward-room/democrats-reveal-plan-illinois-budget-impasse-431116043.html
— Illinois Lottery to Delay Payments to Some Winners Without a State Budget – Mary Ann Ahern
http://www.nbcchicago.com/blogs/ward-room/Illinois-Lottery-to-Delay-Payments-to-Some-Winners-Without-a-State-Budget-431139903.html

 

FOX NEWS CHICAGO
— Powerball ticket sales to be suspended Wednesday, Mega Millions on Friday due to lack of funding – AP
http://www.fox32chicago.com/news/local/264171113-story

 

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— Madigan offers budget but won’t say how he’d pay for it – Monique Garcia
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/politics/ct-speaker-madigan-budget-rauner-met-0628-20170627-story.html
— New director named for DuPage Election Commission – Gary Gibula
http://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/naperville-sun/ct-nvs-dupage-election-commission-director-st-0628-20170627-story.html
— Lottery to again delay large payouts due to Illinois budget woes – Joe Mahr
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/ct-lottery-delayed-payments-met-20170627-story.html
— How to squander $70,000 a day – Editorial
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/opinion/editorials/ct-chicago-public-schools-borrowing-edit-0628-jm-20170627-story.html
— Proposed Fair Workweek ordinance would mandate predictable schedules, stable paychecks – Alexia Elejalde-Ruiz  (DIERSEN: While I worked part-time for the Park Forest Post Office 1966-1969, my work schedule was extremely unpredictable and my paychecks were not stable.)
http://www.chicagotribune.com/business/ct-chicago-fair-workweek-ordinance-0628-biz-20170627-story.html

 

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— Madigan introduces budget, says ‘nobody gets 100 percent’ – Tina Sfondeles
http://chicago.suntimes.com/news/madigan-introduces-budget-says-nobody-gets-100-percent/
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: An anti-Rauner says “How Gov. Bruce Rauner’s property-tax freeze will hurt your kids.”
http://chicago.suntimes.com/columnists/how-gov-bruce-rauners-property-tax-freeze-will-hurt-your-kids/
— IG: Ethics Board’s definition of lobbyist is ‘broadest’ in U.S. – Fran Spielman
http://chicago.suntimes.com/politics/ig-ethics-boards-definition-of-lobbyist-is-broadest-in-u-s/
— ‘Largest single transfer of wealth’ to rich from poor, middle class – Robert Reich  (DIERSEN: How much do you believe that the “rich” should pay to finance “healthcare for lower-income Americans?”)
http://chicago.suntimes.com/columnists/largest-single-transfer-of-wealth-to-rich-from-poor-middle-class/
(FROM THE ARTICLE: The Senate’s bill to repeal the Affordable Care Act is not a health care bill. It’s a tax cut for the wealthiest Americans, paid for by a dramatic reduction in healthcare funding for approximately 23 million poor, disabled and working middle class Americans. America’s wealthiest taxpayers (earning more than $200,000 a year, $250,000 for couples) would get a tax cut totaling $346 billion over 10 years, representing what they save from no longer financing healthcare for lower-income Americans.)

 

DAILY HERALD
— Benedictine University spokesman fired after he filed discrimination lawsuit – Justin Kmitch
http://www.dailyherald.com/news/20170627/benedictine-university-spokesman-fired-after-he-filed-discrimination-lawsuit
— Lombard District 44 to pay interim superintendent $1,000 a day, replacement $190K – Marie Wilson
http://www.dailyherald.com/news/20170627/lombard-district-44-to-pay-interim-superintendent-1000-a-day-replacement-190k

 

CRAIN’S CHICAGO BUSINESS
— Madigan finally makes his budget move – GREG HINZ
http://www.chicagobusiness.com/article/20170627/BLOGS02/170629853/madigan-finally-makes-his-budget-move

 

CHICAGO BUSINESS JOURNAL
— McDonald’s and three more Illinois companies (John Deere, Gatorade and Wilson Sporting Goods) score high on patriotism – Lewis Lazare
http://www.bizjournals.com/chicago/news/2017/06/27/mcdonalds-and-three-more-illinois-companies-score.html

 

SPRINGFIELD STATE JOURNAL REGISTER
— House Democrats propose four-year property tax freeze – Doug Finke
http://www.sj-r.com/news/20170627/house-democrats-propose-four-year-property-tax-freeze
— Four finalists emerge for U.S. attorney job in Springfield
http://www.sj-r.com/news/20170627/tribune-four-finalists-emerge-for-us-attorney-job-in-springfield
— Illinois has to consider consolidation – Editorial
http://www.sj-r.com/opinion/20170627/our-view-illinois-has-to-consider-consolidation

 

CHICAGO NOW
— A fresh look at the causes and cures of income inequality: Berkowitz w/Chicago Booth’s Kevin Murphy
http://www.chicagonow.com/public-affairs-with-jeff-berkowitz/2017/06/a-fresh-look-at-the-causes-and-cures-of-income-inequality-berkowitz-wchicago-booths-kevin-murphy-cableweb/

 

AMERICANS FOR PROPERITY
— Americans for Prosperity-Illinois Bashes Watered-Down Property Tax Proposal
https://americansforprosperity.org/americans-prosperity-illinois-bashes-watered-property-tax-proposal/

 

ILLINOIS LEAKS
— Open Meetings lawsuit filed against NIU – Injunction sought to stop golden parachute of Pres. Baker – KIRK ALLEN
http://edgarcountywatchdogs.com/2017/06/open-meetings-lawsuit-filed-against-niu-injunction-sought-to-stop-golden-parachute-of-pres-baker/

 

ILLINOIS FAMILY ACTION
— SPOTLIGHT: Discussing Educational Choice with Lennie Jarrat – Benjamin Smith
https://illinoisfamilyaction.org/2017/06/spotlight-discussing-educational-choice-with-lennie-jarrat/#.WVJLdYGOT1w.facebook

 

CAPITOL FAX
— First big blow-up of the week as Durkin slams Madigan for “moving the goal posts”
https://capitolfax.com/2017/06/27/first-big-blow-up-of-the-week-as-durkin-slams-madigan-for-moving-the-goal-posts/

 

DAILY CALLER
— Rep. Davis To Dems: Stop ‘Vitriol’ Against Health Care Bill – Amber Athey
http://dailycaller.com/2017/06/27/rep-davis-to-dems-stop-vitriol-against-health-care-bill-video/
— VA Expands Emergency Mental Care To Vets With Bad Service Records – Jonah Bennett  (DIERSEN: Constructively, by forcing me to retire, my Democrat GAO superiors gave me an “other-than-honorable discharge.” My critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes agree with all the adverse actions a) that my Democrat GAO superiors took against me including forcing me to retire in 1997 when I was 49 years old, not promoting me beyond GS-13, always ranking me in bottom half for pay-for-performance purposes, keeping me off audits of IRS for all but 3 of the almost 18 years that I worked for GAO, and forcing me to take an $18,459 pay cut in today’s dollars to transfer from IRS to GAO in 1980, b) that my Democrat IRS superiors took against me including not promoting me beyond GS-12, disallowing my education deductions, and disallowing my partial day per diem claims, and c) that my Democrat Post Office superiors took against me including forcing me to resign in 1969 and disallowing my sick leave requests.)
http://dailycaller.com/2017/06/27/va-expands-emergency-mental-care-to-vets-with-bad-service-records/
— OUTRAGEOUS: Mexico Joins The Legal Battle Against Anti-Sanctuary City Law – Alex Pfeiffer
http://dailycaller.com/2017/06/27/mexico-joins-the-legal-battle-against-anti-sanctuary-city-law/
— White House Battles Press: America Is In Danger ‘If Media Can’t Be Trusted To Report The News’ – Alex Pfeiffer
http://dailycaller.com/2017/06/27/white-house-battles-press-america-is-in-danger-if-media-cant-be-trusted-to-report-the-news/
— CNN’s Jim Acosta Complains That White House Takes Questions From Conservatives – Chuck Ross  (DIERSEN: Since 2005, my critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes have viciously used against me what happened with GOPUSA, Talon News, and Jeff Gannon. SEE: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Talon_News  They paint me as being a clone of Jeff Gannon.)
http://dailycaller.com/2017/06/27/cnns-jim-acosta-complains-that-white-house-takes-questions-from-conservatives/

 

ONE NEWS NOW
— Claiming hateful feedback, GuideStar drops ‘hate’ labels – Chris Woodward and Billy Davis
https://www.onenewsnow.com/culture/2017/06/27/claiming-hateful-feedback-guidestar-drops-hate-labels

 

AMERICAN THINKER
— Student who registered dead people for Democrats headed to prison – Rick Moran  (DIERSEN: There are two large cemeteries in my DuPage County Milton Township Precinct 9.)
http://www.americanthinker.com/blog/2017/06/student_who_registered_dead_people_for_democrats_headed_to_prison.html

 

CONSERVATIVE REPUBLICAN NEWS
— ONCE ON THE RUN, OBAMA POLICIES HAVE THIS MACHETE-WIELDING STREET GANG NOW ACTIVE IN US SUBURBS
http://conservativerepublicannews.com/2017/06/26/once-on-the-run-obama-policies-have-this-machete-wielding-street-gang-now-active-in-us-suburbs/

 

WALL STREET JOURNAL
— How Bad Is the Crisis in Illinois? It Has $14.6 Billion in Unpaid Bills  Two years without a budget has left a mammoth past-due backlog, with hospitals, dentists and university towns feeling the pain – Shibani Mahtani and Douglas Belkin
https://www.wsj.com/articles/how-bad-is-the-crisis-in-illinois-it-has-14-6-billion-in-unpaid-bills-1498590946
— Why Didn’t ObamaCare Make Us Healthier?  Bernie Sanders inadvertently raises a critical question as Republicans pursue reform. – James Freeman
https://www.wsj.com/articles/why-didnt-obamacare-make-us-healthier-1498508891

 

NEW YORK POST
— ‘Pepper spray cop’ from ‘Occupy’ protest retires with full pension – Tina Moore  (DIERSEN: I did not get a full pension.  My Democrat GAO superiors succeeded in forcing me to take their early retirement “offer” in 1997 when I was 49 years old and suffer 6 years of “early retirement penalty.”  They would not have done that if I had been a Democrat, a minority, a female, and/or a veteran.)
http://nypost.com/2017/06/27/pepper-spray-cop-from-occupy-protest-retires-with-full-pension/

 

FED SMITH
— Can Congress Legislate Morale Improvements? – Jeff Neal  (DIERSEN: While I worked for the federal government for almost 30 years, my Democrat superiors and supervisors acted like their employees who were Democrat, minority, female, younger, and/or veteran told them that their morale would improve if they got rid of their employees who were Republican, White, male and/or non-veteran.  It is called Affirmative Action, Diversity, and Inclusion.)
https://www.fedsmith.com/2017/06/27/can-congress-legislate-morale-improvements/

 

FEDERAL NEWS RADIO
— 9 Republicans now say they oppose proposed cuts to federal retirement – Nicole Ogrysko
https://federalnewsradio.com/workforce/2017/06/9-republicans-now-say-they-oppose-proposed-cuts-to-federal-retirement/

June 26 Evening Edition

ABC7
— Diana Rauner talks budget stalemate, child poverty at City Club – Craig Wall
http://abc7chicago.com/politics/diana-rauner-talks-budget-stalemate-child-poverty-at-city-club/2151253/
— NEIU faculty hold funeral march for Illinois higher education – Liz Nagy
http://abc7chicago.com/news/neiu-faculty-hold-funeral-march-for-illinois-higher-education/2151621/

 

NBC5
— Feds Send High-Tech Van to Chicago to Combat Gun Violence – Susan Carlson
http://www.nbcchicago.com/blogs/ward-room/chicago-police-atf-nibin-van-430889753.html
— Here’s What Happens if the GOP Health Care Bill Becomes Law  The bill aims to achieve traditional conservative goals of spending less on social services and lowering tax rates on high earners and businesses
http://www.nbcchicago.com/news/politics/Heres-What-Happens-if-the-GOP-Health-Care-Bill-Becomes-Law-430961763.html

 

CBS2
— ACLU Disappointed Supreme Court Upholds Trump’s Travel Ban
http://chicago.cbslocal.com/2017/06/26/aclu-disappointed-supreme-court-upholds-trumps-travel-ban/
— Dems Ask: Where’s Gov. Rauner? – Derrick Blakley
http://chicago.cbslocal.com/2017/06/26/dems-ask-wheres-gov-rauner/
— Activists Demand Help For Distressed Neighborhoods – Craig Dellimore
http://chicago.cbslocal.com/2017/06/26/activists-demand-changes-to-help-distressed-neighborhoods/

 

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— Madigan to outline budget plan Tuesday, urges Rauner to be ‘reasonable’ – Monique Garcia  (DIERSEN: According to my critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes, you are “reasonable” only if you glorify and praise them, pander to them, serve as one of their operatives or dupes, and/or give them money.)
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/politics/illinois-legislature-madigan-rauner-met-0627-20170626-story.html
— Supreme Court travel ban ruling changes little for Illinois refugees – Manya Brachear Pashman
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/immigration/ct-travel-ban-chicago-reaction-met-20170626-story.html
— Rauners plan to sleep within a cow chip toss of carnival during state fair – Kim Janssen
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/chicagoinc/ct-rauners-state-fair-home-0627-chicago-inc-20170626-story.html
— Upscale gun range opens in unincorporated Lake Forest – Mark Lawton
http://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/lake-forest/news/ct-lfr-gun-range-tl-0629-20170626-story.html

 

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— Madigan: Democrats draft budget with 4 days left in session – AP
http://chicago.suntimes.com/news/madigan-like-rauner-lists-non-budget-demands-for-deal/
— Illinois House GOP narrows focus on non-budget issues – AP
http://chicago.suntimes.com/news/madigan-like-rauner-lists-non-budget-demands-for-deal/

 

DAILY HERALD
— Facing ouster, Mundelein Trustee Dakotah Norton quits – Russell Lissau
http://www.dailyherald.com/news/20170626/facing-ouster-mundelein-trustee-dakotah-norton-quits
— DuPage County to vote on plan to increase funding for fire protection district – Robert Sanchez
http://www.dailyherald.com/news/20170626/dupage-county-to-vote-on-plan-to-increase-funding-for-fire-protection-district

 

CRAIN’S CHICAGO BUSINESS
— Illinois Chamber backs a big tax hike – GREG HINZ
http://www.chicagobusiness.com/article/20170626/BLOGS02/170629880/illinois-chamber-of-commerce-backs-big-tax-hike
— CBO: 22 million more uninsured by 2026 under Senate health bill  (DIERSEN: If you have affordable health care insurance, why is that?  For me and my wife, it is because I worked for the federal government for almost 30 years.)
http://www.chicagobusiness.com/article/20170626/NEWS03/170629885/cbo-22-million-more-uninsured-by-2026-under-senate-health-bill
— As McDonald’s pulls up stakes, what’s next for Oak Brook campus? – Luke Hammill
http://www.chicagobusiness.com/article/20170624/ISSUE01/170629889/as-mcdonalds-pulls-up-stakes-whats-next-for-oak-brook-campus
— A simple and not-so-simple wish for a healthy CPS – Andy Shaw
http://www.chicagobusiness.com/article/20170624/ISSUE07/170629894/a-simple-and-not-so-simple-wish-for-a-healthy-cps
— How looming fatherhood set this future CEO on his path  (DIERSEN: My Democrat GAO superiors and others who I have sued expected/wanted my wife and I to have children because then I would have put childraising ahead of seeking justice.)
http://www.chicagobusiness.com/section/fast-50#playerCA
(FROM THE ARTICLE: The CEO of one of the fastest-growing digital marketing companies in Chicago, Joe Chura credits his daughter, now 18, for giving him his start. When Chura found out at age 20 that he was about to be a father, he knew he needed a job—a good one—and fast. So he took an assembly-line position at a Ford plant in Chicago even though he knew absolutely nothing about cars. To keep up, Chura read textbooks in his spare time. That hard work paid off. After six years, he was promoted to Ford’s marketing and sales division.)

 

STATELINE
— Study: Raising Minimum Wage Hurts Low Wage Workers  Univ. of Washington study released as IL Governor considers $15 min. wage bill – Scott Picken
http://www.mystateline.com/news/study-raising-minimum-wage-hurts-low-wage-workers/751167023

 

NORTH COOK NEWS
— Mike Madigan: ‘People voted for me,’ saw no need for term limits – Hoang Tran  (DIERSEN: Who did not vote for you?  My critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes stress that I am no longer a TAPROOT Republicans of Illinois chairman, Wheaton Chamber of Commerce Government Affairs Committee member, Milton Township Republican Central Committee webmaster, Illinois Center Right Coalition Steering Committee member, American Association of Political Consultants Midwest Chapter board member, GAO employee, etc.)
http://northcooknews.com/stories/511133068-madigan-people-voted-for-me-saw-no-need-for-term-limits

 

DUPAGE POLICY JOURNAL
— Oberweis issues challenge to work to end hunger – Charmaine Little  (DIERSEN: What do you do to help others?  My critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes have always hinted/implied/argued/shouted that I do not do enough to help others. In my defense, I do not charge anything for my GOPUSA ILLINOIS emails and I do not include any advertising in those emails.  I have sent those emails out since 2000, and since 2004, each and every morning, and since 2015, each and every evening too.)
http://dupagepolicyjournal.com/stories/511126219-oberweis-issues-challenge-to-work-to-end-hunger

 

ILLINOIS FAMILY ACTION
— Guidestar to Remove ‘Hate Group’ Labels on Conservative Groups for ‘Time Being’ – Rachel del Guidice
https://illinoisfamilyaction.org/2017/06/guidestar-to-remove-hate-group-labels-on-conservative-groups-for-time-being/

 

ILLINOIS FAMILY INSTITUTE
— Chicago’s Central Committee for Theater Affairs Falsely Accuses Critic of Bigotry
https://illinoisfamily.org/podcast/podcast-chicagos-central-committee-theater-affairs-falsely-accuses-critic-bigotry/

 

CAPITOL FAX
— VERY SAD: Candidates at the Pride Parade
https://capitolfax.com/2017/06/26/candidates-at-the-pride-parade/
— Cook Political Report moves Rauner reelect from “Lean Republican” to “Tossup”
https://capitolfax.com/2017/06/26/cook-political-report-moves-rauner-reelect-from-lean-republican-to-tossup/
— Pritzker launches targeted Senate district robocalls blasting Rauner  (DIERSEN: Who targets you?  Members of the following groups target me: 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 those who 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.)
https://capitolfax.com/2017/06/26/pritzker-launches-targeted-senate-district-robocalls-blasting-rauner/
— Madigan warns tax hike will be difficult, says he needs GOP leaders to persuade governor on “non budget” items
https://capitolfax.com/2017/06/26/madigan-warns-tax-hike-will-be-difficult-says-he-needs-gop-leaders-to-persuade-governor-on-non-budget-items/
— Cullerton was also gone today
https://capitolfax.com/2017/06/26/cullerton-was-also-gone-today/
— The backlog is horrible, but it could be even worse than we know
https://capitolfax.com/2017/06/26/the-backlog-is-horrible-but-it-could-be-even-worse-than-we-know/
— CTBA: Property tax freeze would cost schools up to $830 million a year
https://capitolfax.com/2017/06/26/ctba-property-tax-freeze-would-cost-schools-up-to-830-million-a-year/
— Rauner loves going over reporters’ heads, and he did it again
https://capitolfax.com/2017/06/26/rauner-loves-going-over-reporters-heads-and-he-did-it-again/

 

DAILY WIRE
— TOLERANCE: LGBT Marchers In Chicago Ban Jewish Flags Because They Hate Israel – ELLIOTT HAMILTON
http://www.dailywire.com/news/17931/tolerance-lgbt-marchers-chicago-ban-jewish-flags-elliott-hamilton#

 

GOPUSA
— Protest briefly halts Minneapolis Pride parade
http://www.gopusa.com/?p=26269

 

ONE NEWS NOW
— Are Trump, Sessions trumped by transgenders? – Charlie Butts
https://www.onenewsnow.com/culture/2017/06/26/are-trump-sessions-trumped-by-transgenders

 

NEWSMAX
— Franklin Graham Rips Proposed LGBTQ ‘Indoctrination’ of Texas School Kids
http://www.newsmax.com/Newsfront/franklin-graham-rips-LGBTQ-texas/2017/06/26/id/798214/

 

DAILY CALLER
— Black Lives Matter Protesters Angry That Police Marched In Pride Parade – GRACE CARR
http://dailycaller.com/2017/06/26/black-lives-matter-protesters-angry-that-police-marched-in-pride-parade/
— Experts Say Green Energy Made Cyber Attacks On Power Grid Much Easier – Andrew Follett
http://dailycaller.com/2017/06/26/experts-say-green-energy-made-cyber-attacks-on-power-grid-much-easier/

 

WORLD NET DAILY
— LOOK WHO’S INVITING YOU TO REPORT ‘HATE CRIMES’  ‘Its development got accelerated though with the election of Donald Trump’ – ART MOORE
http://www.wnd.com/2017/06/look-whos-inviting-you-to-report-hate-crimes/

 

THE BLAZE
— Nikki Haley: People ‘booed,’ said ‘hateful things’ to me, my son during Pride parade – Dave Urbanski
http://www.theblaze.com/news/2017/06/26/nikki-haley-people-booed-said-hateful-things-to-me-my-son-during-pride-parade/

 

NATIONAL REVIEW
— Governor Bruce Rauner and the Budget Crisis in the Land of Lincoln – PETER ROBINSON
http://www.nationalreview.com/corner/448973/bruce-rauner-illinois-budget-crisis-uncommon-knowledge

 

THE HILL
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Anti-Trumps say “Poor women of color set to lose big under TrumpCare.”
http://thehill.com/blogs/pundits-blog/healthcare/339496-poor-women-of-color-set-to-lose-big-under-trumpcare

 

NEW YORK TIMES
— Budget Office: Senate Health Care Bill Would Leave 22 Million More Uninsured – THOMAS KAPLAN and ROBERT PEAR  (DIERSEN: If you have affordable health care insurance, why is that?  For me and my wife, it is because I worked for the federal government for almost 30 years.)
https://www.nytimes.com/2017/06/26/us/politics/senate-health-care-bill-republican.html

 

NEW YORK POST
— Obama’s liberalism paved the way for Donald Trump – Michael Goodwin
http://nypost.com/2017/06/24/obamas-liberalism-paved-the-way-for-donald-trump/

 

WALL STREET JOUNAL
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Individuals, organizations, companies, governments, and countries that promote LGBTQ activity celebrate their progress in getting rid of those individuals, organizations, companies, governments, and countries that do not promote LGBTQ activity.)
http://www.wsj.com/video/millions-celebrate-gay-pride-around-the-world/60795D78-C921-418A-AD84-80CF9A307CC6.html

 

U.S. NEWS & WORLD REPORT
— Madigan Says GOP Must Secure Rauner Budget OK  Illinois House Republicans say they have narrowed their focus on issues tangential to a budget agreement.
https://www.usnews.com/news/best-states/illinois/articles/2017-06-26/the-latest-house-democrats-finalizing-budget-proposal

 

FEDERAL NEWS RADIO
— Reduction in support staff creates weakness in congressional capacity – Steff Thomas  (DIERSEN: All during the almost 18 years that I worked for GAO 1980-1997, the agency shrank either in relative or absolute terms.)
https://federalnewsradio.com/congress/2017/06/decline-in-support-staff-creates-inconsistencies-in-congressional-capacity/
(FROM THE ARTICLE: Total staff levels across the Congressional support agencies — specifically the Congressional Budget Office, Congressional Research Service and Government Accountability Office — have either remained stagnant or have remained the same in the last three decades, according to the most recent update of the Institution’s Vital Statistics on Congress report. . .Between 1975 and 2015, support staff agencies have lost 45 percent of their workforce. The most dramatic shift in employment took place in GAO, according to the report.)

June 25 Evening Edition

ABC7
— 48th Annual Chicago Pride Parade held on North Side  (DIERSEN: Ever-increasingly, Democrats promote LGBTQ activity.)
http://abc7chicago.com/entertainment/48th-annual-chicago-pride-parade-held-on-north-side/2144526/
http://abc7chicago.com/entertainment/photos-2017-chicago-pride-parade/2145784/
http://abc7chicago.com/society/48th-annual-pride-parade-on-abc7/2127569/

 

NBC5
— GOP Leaders Reverse Course, Meet With Madigan, Cullerton – Mary Ann Ahern and Shelby Bremer
http://www.nbcchicago.com/blogs/ward-room/illinois-budget-stalemate-430697933.html
— Emanuel Criticizes Rauner for Leadership During Budget Stalemate – James Neveau
http://www.nbcchicago.com/blogs/ward-room/rahm-emanuel-criticizes-bruce-rauner-for-lack-of-leadership-in-budget-stalemate-430744553.html
— Photos: The 2017 Chicago Pride Parade  (DIERSEN: Ever-increasingly, Democrats promote LGBTQ activity.)
http://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/chicago-pride-parade-photos-430712273.html

 

CBS2
— 2017 Chicago Pride Parade (DIERSEN: Ever-increasingly, Democrats promote LGBTQ activity.)
http://chicago.cbslocal.com/2017/06/25/2017-chicago-pride-parade/
— Chicago Woman Asked To Leave LGBT March Because Of Jewish Flag
http://chicago.cbslocal.com/2017/06/25/chicago-woman-asked-to-leave-lgbt-march-because-of-jewish-flag/

 

FOX NEWS CHICAGO
— Chicago celebrates with 48th Annual Pride Parade – Michele Fiore (DIERSEN: Ever-increasingly, Democrats promote LGBTQ activity.)
http://www.fox32chicago.com/news/local/263764852-story

 

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— Madigan offers wish list in exchange for Rauner’s property tax freeze – Monique Garcia
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/politics/ct-illinois-legislature-met-0626-20170625-story.html
— Pride Parade participants celebrate strides, protest hurdles – James Steinbauer and Ariana Figueroa (DIERSEN: Ever-increasingly, Democrats promote LGBTQ activity.)
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/breaking/ct-pride-parade-met-20170625-story.html
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/ct-chicago-pride-parade-photos-20170625-photogallery.html
— Gay pride parades sound a note of resistance — and face some – AP  (DIERSEN: Ever-increasingly, Democrats promote LGBTQ activity.)
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/nationworld/ct-gay-pride-parades-nationwide-20170625-story.html
— Fox Valley residents venture to Chicago Pride Parade – Linda Girardi (DIERSEN: Ever-increasingly, Democrats promote LGBTQ activity.)
http://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/batavia-geneva-st-charles/news/ct-abn-pride-fox-valley-st-0626-20170625-story.html

 

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— Pride Parade looks back at progress, forward to call for action – Jacob Wittich  (DIERSEN: Ever-increasingly, Democrats promote LGBTQ activity.)
http://chicago.suntimes.com/news/pride-parade-looks-back-at-progress-forward-to-call-for-action/

 

DAILY HERALD
— “I love them!” suburbanite says of marchers in Chicago’s Pride Parade – Marilee Feldman (DIERSEN: Ever-increasingly, Democrats promote LGBTQ activity.)
http://www.dailyherald.com/news/20170625/x201ci-love-themx201d-suburbanite-says-of-marchers-in-chicagos-pride-parade
— Gay pride parades sound a note of resistance _ and face some – AP (DIERSEN: Ever-increasingly, Democrats promote LGBTQ activity.)
http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20170625/news/306259930/

 

SPRINGFIELD STATE JOURNAL REGISTER
— Speaker Madigan lays out non-budget demands – Doug Finke
http://www.sj-r.com/news/20170625/speaker-madigan-lays-out-non-budget-demands

 

FOX ILLINOIS
— Worry growing for superintendents in Illinois
http://foxillinois.com/news/local/worry-growing-for-superintendents-in-illinois

 

LAKE COUNTY GAZETTE
— McConchie vents anger at school funding bill, hopes for Rauner veto – Karen Kidd
http://lakecountygazette.com/stories/511131619-mcconchie-vents-anger-at-school-funding-bill-hopes-for-rauner-veto

 

NORTH COOK NEWS
— Oberweis bemoans ‘bleak’ budget hopes, frustration in Senate – Giovanni Whaley
http://northcooknews.com/stories/511131560-oberweis-bemoans-bleak-budget-hopes-frustration-in-senate

 

KANE COUNTY REPORTER
— Wheeler hails prevailing wage publication measure – Glenn Minnis
http://kanecountyreporter.com/stories/511129495-wheeler-hails-prevailing-wage-publication-measure

 

ILLINOIS HOME PAGE
— Legislative leaders meet for first time in 6 months – Emilee Fannon
http://www.illinoishomepage.net/news/local-news/legislative-leaders-meet-for-first-time-in-6-months/750518892

 

ILLINOIS NEWS NETWORK
— Lawmakers spend Sunday talking pensions; still no budget – Cole Lauterbach
https://www.ilnews.org/news/state_politics/lawmakers-spend-sunday-talking-pensions-still-no-budget/article_cc400b00-59eb-11e7-b75b-2b221d233ae0.html

 

ILLINOIS VALLEY NEWS
— Kinzinger fears more danger in wake of Arlington shooting – Giovanni Whaley
http://illinoisvalleytimes.com/stories/511131869-kinzinger-fears-more-danger-in-wake-of-arlington-shooting

 

SANGAMON SUN
— Illinoisans plead for property tax relief in new Rauner ad – Caitlin Nordahl
http://sangamonsun.com/stories/511131621-illinoisans-plead-for-property-tax-relief-in-new-rauner-ad

 

ILLINOIS LEAKS
— Nauvoo Councilwoman threatens Watchdogs for publishing her threats to Mormons – JOHN KRAFT
http://edgarcountywatchdogs.com/2017/06/nauvoo-councilwoman-threatens-watchdogs-for-publishing-her-threats-to-mormons/

 

ILLINOIS POLICY INSTITUTE
— DAY 4: ILLINOIS HOUSE AND SENATE ADJOURN SPECIAL SESSION AFTER ONLY 16 MINUTES  Four days of special session have cost Illinois taxpayers an additional $200,000 for less than 80 minutes of work. – Eric Kohn
https://www.illinoispolicy.org/day-4-illinois-house-and-senate-adjourn-special-session-after-only-16-minutes/

 

CAPITOL FAX
— Kennedy, Pritzker respond *** Rauner says again that he hasn’t been happier in 20 years  (DIERSEN: When were you happier?  I was happier 1972-1974 when IRS promoted me from GS-7, currently $44,853, to GS-12, currently $79,563; but then, my Democrat IRS superiors got rid of the manager who had promoted me. I was happier 1986-1988 when GAO assigned me to audits of IRS and promoted to GS-13, currently $94,610; but then, my Democrat GAO superiors got rid of the manager who had promoted me.)
https://capitolfax.com/2017/06/25/rauner-says-again-that-he-hasnt-been-happier-in-20-years/
— Mayor Emanuel again slams Rauner
https://capitolfax.com/2017/06/25/mayor-emanuel-again-slams-rauner/
— Durkin responds *** Speaker Madigan makes his own non-budget demands
https://capitolfax.com/2017/06/25/speaker-madigan-makes-his-own-non-budget-demands/
— Cullerton urges optimism, Durkin wants to see a House Dem budget
https://capitolfax.com/2017/06/25/cullerton-urges-optimism/

 

JP MEDIA
— Illinois on the Right Track…to Achieve Junk Credit Rating – RICK MORAN
https://pjmedia.com/trending/2017/06/25/illinois-on-the-right-track-to-achieve-junk-credit-rating/

 

INDEPENDENT JOURNAL REVIEW
— Liberal Illinois About to Get Downgraded to ‘Junk Bond’ Credit Status – STEPHEN KRUISER
http://ijr.com/the-declaration/2017/06/905806-liberal-illinois-get-downgraded-junk-bond-credit-status/

 

DAILY CALLER
— Immigration Hawks Fear Trump Will Abandon Promise To End ‘Dreamer’ Amnesty – Will Racke
http://dailycaller.com/2017/06/25/immigration-hawks-fear-trump-will-abandon-promise-to-end-dreamer-amnesty/

 

DAILY BEAST
— The Dangerous Mirror Games of the Right’s Alinksy Wannabes  In picking up the tactics of the radical left, but not the strategy, right-wing activists are taking an ever less conservative or effective approach. – Matt Lewis  (DIERSEN: All my critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes are disciples of Saul Alinsky.)
http://www.thedailybeast.com/the-dangerous-mirror-games-of-the-rights-alinksy-wannabes

 

NEWSWEEK
— GAY PRIDE MARCHERS WITH JEWISH FLAGS TOLD TO LEAVE CHICAGO PARADE – HARRIET SINCLAIR
http://www.newsweek.com/gay-pride-marchers-jewish-flags-told-leave-chicago-parade-628879
— MIDDLE EAST CONFLICT COMES TO U.S. CAMPUSES AS JEWISH STUDENTS FILE ANTI-SEMITISM SUIT – ALEXANDER NAZARYAN
http://www.newsweek.com/anti-semitism-alleged-san-fran-state-628469

 

RASMUSSEN REPORTS
— Most Think America is More Divided Since Trump (DIERSEN: QUESTION: Which individuals, organizations, companies, governments, and countries focus on dividing America?  ANSWER: Those 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.)
http://www.rasmussenreports.com/public_content/politics/general_politics/june_2017/most_think_america_is_more_divided_since_trump

June 25 Morning Edition

GOPUSA ILLINOIS
— I urge everyone to watch Wheaton’s fireworks Monday evening, July 3, and watch Wheaton’s Independence Day parade on July 4.  For event details,  visit https://wheatonparkdistrict.com/events/july4/. So far, Peter Roskam for U.S. Congress; Jeanne Ives for Illinois House and Mike Connelly for Illinois Senate; Peter Breen for Illinois House; Bob Berlin for DuPage State’s Attorney; Grant Eckhoff, Tim Elliott, Amy Grant, and Tim Whelan for DuPage District 4; James Mendrick for DuPage Sheriff; Karen Wilson for DuPage Judge; and Milton Township Republican Central Committee have entries. This year, for the 12th year in a row, “DuPage Republicans” will help sponsor the parade.  They will be one of the two $2,500 “Star” sponsors and again sponsor the Wheaton high school bands and the Tunes of Glory Pipes and Drums parade entries and again have a booth at the July 3 fireworks. Outstandingly, again this year Tim Whelan will coordinate Republican use of the booth at the fireworks. This year again, I have delivered flyers to the residences and businesses on the parade route. The flyers list the Republican entries in the parade and the Republicans who helped sponsor entries. Outstandingly, the flyers were printed courtesy of Alpha Graphics. This year, outstandingly, Roger Claar is a $500 contributor, Chris Nybo is a $250 contributor, Phil Suess is a $150 contributor, and Bob Berlin, Peter Breen, Mike Connelly, Grant Eckhoff, Tim Elliott, Amy Grant, Gwen Henry, Paul Hinds, Jeanne Ives, Marty Keller, Deanne Mazzochi, Paula McGowen, James Mendrick, Peter Roskam, Darlene Ruscitti, and Tim Whelan are $100 contributors. Please plan on watching the 22-minute fireworks Monday evening July 3 at Graf Park, and stopping by the DuPage Republicans booth.  Please plan on watching the parade on Tuesday morning July 4 or walking in the parade with one of the Republican entries. If you want to walk with one of the Republican entries, I suggest being at the staging area at Fifth Third Bank on north Main Street at 9:00 AM. – Dave Diersen
https://gopillinois.com

 

NBC5
— Madigan, Durkin Issue Statements on Budget Stalemate – James Neveau
http://www.nbcchicago.com/blogs/ward-room/madigan-durkin-issue-statements-on-continued-illinois-budget-stalemate-430606223.html

 

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— Pence stops in Chicago to meet with top Republicans – Rick Pearson
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/politics/ct-vice-president-visits-chicago-for-republican-national-comittee-retreat-20170624-story.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Those who promote electric cars promote electric cars.
http://www.chicagotribune.com/classified/automotive/fuelefficient/sc-autocover-0622-plug-in-cars-future-20170621-story.html
— Koch chief calls health care bill ‘immoral’ for not being conservative enough – AP
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/nationworld/politics/ct-koch-senate-health-care-bill-20170624-story.html

— Elusive goal? State wants 90% of students proficient in reading, math by 2032 – Diane Rado
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/breaking/ct-illinois-student-achievement-goals-met-20170626-story.html

 

DAILY HERALD
— FRONT PAGE TOP OF FOLD WITH BIG COLOR PICTURES AND GRAPHIC: Minimum wage, sick leave opt-outs leave patchwork in Cook County – Christopher Placek
http://www.dailyherald.com/news/20170624/minimum-wage-sick-leave-opt-outs-leave-patchwork-in-cook-county
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Democrats should acknowledge that they dominate not only the news media, but also government, the military, business, unions, education, entertainment, religion, sports, and just about everything else.
http://www.dailyherald.com/discuss/20170624/editorial-the-polarization-of-cable-news
— Ugly left disrupted anti-Sharia rally – Sara Schmidt
http://www.dailyherald.com/discuss/20170623/ugly-left-disrupted-anti-sharia-rally
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: A Democrat want Blacks to shun Republicans.
http://www.dailyherald.com/discuss/20170625/a-good-reason-for-blacks-to-shun-gop

 

SPRINGFIELD STATE JOURNAL REGISTER
— Illinois on the precipice of disaster of unknown proportions – Editorial
http://www.sj-r.com/opinion/20170624/our-view-illinois-on-precipice-of-disaster-of-unknown-proportions
— Rauner talks of being happy, energized during impasse – Bernard Schoenburg  (DIERSEN: Who wants you to be unhappy and demotivated?  I should write a book about those in Wheaton, in Glen Ellyn, in Milton Township, in DuPage County, and in Illinois who want me to be unhappy and demotivated.  They want to a) stop me from promoting the Republican Party platform, the Illinois Republican Party platform, and the Milton Township Republican Central Committee Resolution against video gambling, b) stop me from putting GOPUSA ILLINOIS emails together and sending them out, c) stop me from raising money from Republicans to help sponsor Wheaton’s Independence Day parades, and d) get me to resign as a Republican Precinct Committeeman.)
http://www.sj-r.com/opinion/20170624/bernard-schoenburg-rauner-talks-of-being-happy-energized-during-impasse

 

PEORIA JOURNAL STAR
— Unity speech brought out the partisanship – Doug Finke  (DIERSEN: Democrats use everything to bring out partisanship.)
http://www.pjstar.com/news/20170624/statehouse-insider-unity-speech-brought-out-partisanship

 

ALTON DAILY NEWS
— Lawmakers Prepare to Oppose “Trumpcare” – Benjamin Yount  (DIERSEN: It would great if lawmakers would oppose patronage, oppose political affiliation discrimination, oppose reverse discrimination, oppose age discrimination, and oppose retaliation for complaining about the aforesaid.)
http://altondailynews.com/news/details.cfm?clientid=17&id=246998#.WU93kxFSRZI

 

RIVER CITY READER
— Governor Finally Manages to Bypass the Media – Rich Miller
http://www.rcreader.com/commentary/governor-manages-to-bypass-media

 

HERALD & REVIEW
— Gambling funds no permanent fix – Editorial
http://herald-review.com/opinion/editorial/our-view-gambling-funds-no-permanent-fix/article_242ce4b7-16bb-5609-9957-0e43a4a18c92.html

 

BLOOMINGTON PANTAGRAPH
— TRAGIC: Bloomington keeps top 10 slot in video gaming – Maria Nagle
http://www.pantagraph.com/news/local/bloomington-keeps-top-slot-in-video-gaming/article_5b2fc832-a75e-56ac-96e6-67d02b155074.html
— 5 years in, video gaming ringing up huge numbers – Ryan Voyles
http://www.pantagraph.com/news/local/years-in-video-gaming-ringing-up-huge-numbers/article_478ee5bb-84b0-5313-b339-c898c51ca08b.html

 

BELLEVILLE NEWS DEMOCRAT
— Calling on Rauner to negotiate on the budget – JERRY COSTELLO II
http://www.bnd.com/opinion/letters-to-the-editor/article158117764.html

 

ROCKFORD REGISTER STAR
— Rockford casino? We’ll believe it when we bet in it – Editorial  (DIERSEN: Gambling is a vice.)
http://www.rrstar.com/opinion/20170624/our-view-rockford-casino-well-believe-it-when-we-bet-in-it
— Kinzinger, Bustos call for toned down rhetocic – Chuck Sweeny
http://www.rrstar.com/news/20170624/chuck-sweeny-kinzinger-bustos-call-for-toned-down-rhetocic

 

THE SOUTHERN
— Four U.S. House members (including Mike Bost) seek records related to alleged corruption of ACHA officials in Cairo – MOLLY PARKER
http://thesouthern.com/news/local/four-u-s-house-members-seek-records-related-to-alleged/article_a6b5cb1e-955a-5e9a-ae7a-0197830912d6.html

 

ILLINOIS NEWS NETWORK
— School funding reform tops Day 4 of special session; Madigan calls for leaders’ meeting – Greg Bishop
https://www.ilnews.org/news/state_politics/school-funding-reform-tops-day-of-special-session-madigan-calls/article_3bb1d1c2-5928-11e7-830b-c7b546b5c01c.html

 

WASHINGTON TIMES
— The Banana Republic of Illinois  Its ‘tax and spend’ policy is causing residents to flee, with their pensions – Stephen Moore
http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/jun/24/illinois-fiscal-policy-must-be-revised/

 

THE BLAZE
— New York: This state’s health care bill could make it the nation’s go-to destination for illegal immigrants – Justin Haskins
http://www.theblaze.com/news/2017/06/24/this-states-health-care-bill-could-make-it-the-nations-go-to-destination-for-illegal-immigrants/

 

WASHINGTON EXAMINER
— The Koch brothers are coming after bad federal workers – Pete Kasperowicz (DIERSEN: My critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes have always promoted patronage. Because I have always been a Republican, they have always painted me as being a bad federal worker.  Were it not for federal civil service protections, a) the Post Office would NOT have hired me in 1966 or let me work there for almost 3 years, b) IRS would NOT have hired me in 1971 or let me work there for almost 9 years, c) IRS would NOT have promoted me in 1972, 1973, or 1974, d) GAO would NOT have hired me in 1980 or let me work there for almost 18 years, and e) GAO would NOT have promoted me in 1986.)
http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/the-koch-brothers-are-coming-after-bad-federal-workers/article/2627016

 

NEW YORK TIMES
— How The Times Gave ‘Gay’ Its Own Voice (Again) – DAVID W. DUNLAP  (DIERSEN: Ever-increasingly, individuals, organizations, companies, governments, and countries that promote LGBTQ activity are succeeding in destroying individuals, organizations, companies, governments, and countries that DO NOT promote LGBTQ activity.)
https://www.nytimes.com/2017/06/19/us/gay-pride-lgbtq-new-york-times.html
— Gay Pride’s Choice: March in Protest or Dance Worries Away – KIM SEVERSON  (DIERSEN: Ever-increasingly, individuals, organizations, companies, governments, and countries that promote LGBTQ activity are succeeding in destroying individuals, organizations, companies, governments, and countries that DO NOT promote LGBTQ activity.)
https://www.nytimes.com/2017/06/19/us/gay-pride-lgbtq-protest-or-party.html
— Men Don’t Want to Be Nurses. Their Wives Agree. – SUSAN CHIRA  (DIERSEN: Women did not want the bad jobs that I had. I did yard work and delivered newspapers 1962-1964; washed dishes 1964-1966; cleaned golf shoes, chipped slag, and pumped gasoline in 1966; delivered mail 1966-1969; worked on an automobile assemble line and as a security guard in 1970; sold tires, automotive services, and major appliances 1970-1971; pumped gasoline 1971-1972; collected delinquent taxes 1971-1980; and audited federal agencies 1980-1997. Consequently, it was extremely difficult for my superiors to hire and retain women for the jobs that I had. Consequently, my superiors always gave women lots of preference.)
https://www.nytimes.com/2017/06/24/opinion/sunday/men-dont-want-to-be-nurses-their-wives-agree.html
— Should I Help an Unjustly Fired Co-Worker? – Kwame Anthony Appiah  (DIERSEN: My Democrat IRS superiors got rid of the manager who promoted me in 1972, 1973, and 1974.  My Democrat GAO superiors got rid of the manager who hired me in 1980, got me assigned to audits of IRS in 1986, and promoted me in 1986.  My Democrat IRS and GAO superiors made it very clear that they would destroy anyone who might help me.)
https://www.nytimes.com/2017/06/21/magazine/should-i-help-an-unjustly-fired-co-worker.html

June 24 Evening Edition

ABC7
— Illinois could be 1st state with ‘junk’ credit due to budget – AP
http://abc7chicago.com/politics/illinois-could-be-1st-state-with-junk-credit-due-to-budget/2142039/
— VP Mike Pence visiting Chicago Saturday
http://abc7chicago.com/politics/vp-pence-visiting-chicago-saturday/2141234/

 

NBC5
— Illinois Could Be First State With ‘Junk’ Credit Due to Budget – Sara Burnett
http://www.nbcchicago.com/blogs/ward-room/illinois-could-be-first-state-with-junk-credit-due-to-budget-430552233.html
— Illinois Man Charged With Threatening to Assassinate Trump
http://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/illinois-man-charged-with-threatening-to-assassinate-trump-430556343.html

 

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— Will County prosecutor John Connor tapped to fill McAsey’s House seat – Frank Vaisvilas
http://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/daily-southtown/news/ct-sta-85th-legislative-district-st-0625-20170624-story.html

— Medicaid expansion could end early in Illinois under Senate Obamacare replacement bill – Lisa Schencker
http://www.chicagotribune.com/business/ct-illinois-medicaid-expansion-senate-healthcare-0623-biz-20170622-story.html
— Pence visits Chicago for Republican National Committee retreat – Marwa Eltagouri
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/breaking/ct-vice-president-visits-chicago-for-republican-national-comittee-retreat-20170624-story.html
— Beyond opposing Trump, Democrats keep searching for a message – Dan Balz
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/nationworld/politics/ct-democrats-message-20170624-story.html
— Carillon preservation not a priority for all in Naperville – Editorial
http://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/naperville-sun/opinion/ct-nvs-editorial-carillon-st-0625-20170624-story.html

 

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— Rahm says Trump is keeping his base on ‘amphetamines – highly charged’ – Lynn Sweet
http://chicago.suntimes.com/politics/rahm-says-trump-is-keeping-his-base-on-amphetamines-highly-charged/

 

DAILY HERALD
— 45 Indiana taxes, fees increased during legislative session – AP
http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20170624/news/306249936/

 

CRAIN’S CHICAGO BUSINESS
— Who is the real Bruce Rauner? – GREG HINZ
http://www.chicagobusiness.com/article/20170624/ISSUE05/170629896/is-rauner-more-like-margaret-thatcher-or-donald-trump

 

DNA INFO
— Guns Waved Around In Music Video Shot During 1,000-Person Near West Side Gang Bash – Stephanie Lulay
https://www.dnainfo.com/chicago/20170623/near-west-side/1000-person-gang-party-touhy-herbert-park-24-moneygang-kyro-kush-walter-burnett#new_tab

 

SPRINGFIELD STATE JOURNAL REGISTER
— House looks at school funding, but not budget – Doug Finke
http://www.sj-r.com/news/20170624/house-looks-at-school-funding-but-not-budget

— Mendoza: By August, there won’t be enough tax money to cover expenses – Doug Finke
http://www.sj-r.com/news/20170623/mendoza-by-august-there-wont-be-enough-tax-money-to-cover-expenses

 

JOURNAL COURIER
— AS THE DEMOCRAT PARTY’S STRANGLEHOLD ON ILLINOIS TIGHTENS: Childhood poverty on rise in west-central Illinois region – Samantha McDaniel-Ogletree
http://www.myjournalcourier.com/news/110965/childhood-poverty-on-rise-in-west-central-illinois-region

 

JOURNAL GAZETTE TIMES COURIER
— Get the (expletive) budget done – Editorial  (DIERSEN: Exactly what taxes does JG-TC want raised and by how much?  Exactly what spending does JG-TC want cut and by how much?)
http://jg-tc.com/opinion/editorial/our-view-get-the-expletive-budget-done/article_067ea725-69d3-5e0d-965d-ffbd6bec5714.html

 

HERALD REVIEW
— TRAGIC: Decatur video gambling tally tops $878 million – RYAN VOYLES
http://herald-review.com/news/local/govt-and-politics/decatur-video-gambling-tally-tops-million/article_f4f88221-5a40-59da-aa7a-7c9e2fa523f2.html

 

SOUTHERN
— Some Illinois retailers worry what they could lose if Mega Millions, Powerball dump the state – COLE LAUTERBACH  (DIERSEN: Gambling is a vice.)
http://thesouthern.com/news/local/govt-and-politics/some-illinois-retailers-worry-what-they-could-lose-if-mega/article_3d403ec8-cc54-5757-b351-21b0f612247c.html

 

DUPAGE POLICY JOURNAL
— ‘Panicked’ Democrats fear House downfall after approving school funding bill, radio host says – Karen Kidd
http://dupagepolicyjournal.com/stories/511132075-panicked-democrats-fear-house-downfall-after-approving-school-funding-bill-radio-host-says

 

UPSTREAM IDEAS
— Go After The Big Government Dealers
http://upstream-ideas.com/upstream-ideas/ideas/go-after-the-dealers-of-big-government

 

ILLINOIS NEWS NETWORK
— Illinois lawmakers ready to oppose latest federal health care plan – Benjamin Yount  (DIERSEN: It would great if lawmakers opposed patronage, oppose political affiliation discrimination, oppose reverse discrimination, oppose age discrimination, and oppose retaliation for complaining about the aforesaid.)
https://www.ilnews.org/news/health/illinois-lawmakers-ready-to-oppose-latest-federal-health-care-plan/article_a6482e82-581f-11e7-97d0-bfa2a8072b7a.html

 

ILLINOIS REVIEW
— REPS SKILLICORN AND IVES TALK NEED FOR PROPERTY TAX ASSESSMENT RESOLUTION
http://illinoisreview.typepad.com/illinoisreview/2017/06/rep-skillicorn-and-rep-ives-talk-need-for-property-tax-assessment-resolution.html
— ILLINOIS TEA PARTY SHOWS SPARK OF LIFE IN FACE OF ANOTHER INCOME TAX HIKE
http://illinoisreview.typepad.com/illinoisreview/2017/06/illinois-tea-party-shows-spark-of-life-in-face-of-another-income-tax-hike.html
— REP BATINICK REPORTS ON SPECIAL BUDGET SESSION
http://illinoisreview.typepad.com/illinoisreview/2017/06/rep-batinick-reports-on-special-budget-session.html
— SYVERSON’S PLAN FOR BIPARTISAN BARBECUE SUMMIT APPEARS TO HAVE FAILED
http://illinoisreview.typepad.com/illinoisreview/2017/06/syversons-plan-for-bipartisan-barbecue-summit-appears-to-have-failed.html
— WHERE’S WEYERMULLER? VISITING WITH ILLINOIS GOP CONGRESSMEN
http://illinoisreview.typepad.com/illinoisreview/2017/06/wheres-weyermuller-having-cocktails-with-the-illinois-gop-congressmen.html

 

CAPITOL FAX
— Madigan tries again to schedule legislative leaders meeting
https://capitolfax.com/2017/06/24/madigan-tries-again-to-schedule-legislative-leaders-meeting/
— Universities threatened with loss of accreditation
https://capitolfax.com/2017/06/24/universities-threatened-with-loss-of-accreditation/
— The Tribune editorial board rides to the rescue
https://capitolfax.com/2017/06/24/the-tribune-editorial-board-rides-to-the-rescue/

 

NEWSMAX
— Homeland Security: Refugees Drop By Half Under Trump – Sandy Fitzgerald (DIERSEN: What percent of those who want refugees a) want people who will vote for Democrats, b) want cheap labor, c) want people who they can more easily manipulate/dominate, and/or d) want people who 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?)
http://www.newsmax.com/Politics/Refugee-drop-half-trump/2017/06/24/id/798011/

 

LIFE SITE NEWS
— U.S. Bishop: No funerals, Communion for people in same-sex ‘marriages’ – Claire Chretien
https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/bishop-paprocki-no-communion-funerals-for-people-in-same-sex-marriages

 

WASHINGTON POST
— California just added four more ‘discriminatory’ states to its travel ban – Peter Holley
https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/post-nation/wp/2017/06/23/california-just-added-four-more-discriminatory-states-to-its-travel-ban/

 

WALL STREET JOURNAL
— Fighting Poverty Isn’t Brain Surgery, but Ben Carson Can Do Both  ‘I don’t get upset when people say horrible things,’ the HUD secretary says. ‘People don’t like change.’ – Jason L. Riley
https://www.wsj.com/articles/fighting-poverty-isnt-brain-surgery-but-ben-carson-can-do-both-1497998963

 

GOVERNMENT EXECUTIVE
— Trump Calls Civil Service Laws ‘Outdated’ in Signing VA Firing Reform – Eric Katz  (DIERSEN: My critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes have always promoted patronage. Because I have always been a Republican, were it not for federal civil service laws, a) the Post Office would NOT have hired me in 1966 or let me work there for almost 3 years, b) IRS would NOT have hired me in 1971 or let me work there for almost 9 years, c) IRS would NOT have promoted me in 1972, 1973, or 1974, d) GAO would NOT have hired me in 1980 or let me work there for almost 18 years, and e) GAO would NOT have promoted me in 1986.)
http://www.govexec.com/management/2017/06/trump-calls-civil-service-laws-outdated-signing-va-firing-reform/138936/

June 23 Evening Edition

ABC7
— Rauner signs gun bill; still no progress on budget – Craig Wall
http://abc7chicago.com/news/rauner-signs-gun-bill;-still-no-progress-on-budget/2137937/

 

NBC5
— Cullerton Calls Budget Special Session a ‘Political Stunt’  Gov. Rauner called the special session to try to force a budget deal before July 1 – Mary Ann Ahern
http://www.nbcchicago.com/blogs/ward-room/cullerton-calls-budget-special-session-political-stunt-430411433.html

 

CBS2
— Emanuel Calls Rauner A “Rookie Governor” With His Plan To Veto A 911 Surcharge
http://chicago.cbslocal.com/2017/06/23/emanuel-rauner-911-surcharge-bill/
— Day 3 In Springfield: ‘Time For An Intervention,’ One Leader Says – Dana Kozlov
http://chicago.cbslocal.com/2017/06/23/day-3-in-springfield-time-for-an-intervention-one-leader-says/

 

WLS AM
— Rauner says Democrats are failing to compromise
http://www.wlsam.com/2017/06/23/rauner-says-democrats-are-failing-to-compromise/

 

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— With week to go, Rauner and Madigan can’t even agree on meeting – Monique Garcia and Kim Geiger
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/politics/ct-illinois-legislature-leaders-meetings-met-0625-20170623-story.html

— Move quickly, Governor, in developing South Suburban Airport – Editorial
http://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/daily-southtown/opinion/ct-sta-editorial-south-suburban-airport-st-0625-20170624-story.html
— Quick takes on ‘Gov. Junk,’ Trump’s odd lies and more – Eric Zorn
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/opinion/zorn/ct-governor-junk-rauner-omarosa-trump-zorn-perspec-0625-jm-20170623-column.html
— A law to make thugs think twice before shooting – Editorial
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/opinion/editorials/ct-gun-crime-sentences-rauner-edit-0624-jm-20170623-story.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Ever-increasingly, Democrats promote LGBTQactivity.
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/ct-chicago-pride-parade-2017-htmlstory.html
— Welcome to Fear City, Illinois: Lessons from the New York financial meltdown – Editorial
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/opinion/editorials/ct-new-york-chicago-illinois-bankruptcy-edit-0625-20170623-story.html
— The myth of sweet seasons in Springfield: What Rauner really walked into – Editorial
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/opinion/editorials/ct-rauner-budget-madigan-history-edit-0625-jm-20170623-story.html

 

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— A budget by June 30, or Illinois faces unprecedented ‘junk’ status – MARK BROWN
http://chicago.suntimes.com/politics/a-budget-by-june-30-or-illinois-faces-unprecedented-junk-status/
— Democrats, beware: African-American voters might take a pass in 2018 – Laura Washington
http://chicago.suntimes.com/columnists/democrats-beware-african-american-voters-might-take-a-pass-in-2018/
— New Chicago IRS criminal investigations chief took on Hells Angels – Jon Seidel  (DIERSEN: I worked for GAO on audits of IRS’s Criminal Investigation Division for 3 years.)
http://chicago.suntimes.com/politics/new-chicago-irs-criminal-investigations-chief-took-on-hells-angels/
— Emanuel and Rauner continue squabbling over phone-tax increase – Fran Spielman
http://chicago.suntimes.com/news/rahm-emanuel-rips-bruce-rauner-for-threatening-phone-tax-veto/
— Duckworth a name for Chicago U.S. Attorney – Lynn Sweet
http://chicago.suntimes.com/politics/white-house-sends-durbin-duckworth-a-name-for-chicago-u-s-attorney/

 

DAILY HERALD
— Nybo: Compromise school funding bill allows State to look at funding through a more fair lens – Mae Fitzpatrick
http://www.dailyherald.com/submitted/20170623/nybo-compromise-school-funding-bill-allows-state-to-look-at-funding-through-a-more-fair-lens
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Ever-increasingly, Democrats promote Islam.
http://www.dailyherald.com/news/20170623/at-end-of-ramadan-muslim-leader-explains-fasting–

 

CRAIN’S CHICAGO BUSINESS
— Time for Rauner to come out of hiding on Obamacare repeal – GREG HINZ
http://www.chicagobusiness.com/article/20170623/BLOGS02/170629898/time-for-rauner-to-come-out-of-hiding-on-obamacare-repeal
— A new twist in the Rauner-Emanuel Thompson Center squabble – GREG HINZ
http://www.chicagobusiness.com/article/20170623/BLOGS02/170629913/chicagos-thompson-center-deal-at-center-of-emanuel-rauner-battle
— As the clock ticks down, will Illinois leaders step up? – FREDERICK WADDELL, E. SCOTT SANTI AND JAY HENDERSON
http://www.chicagobusiness.com/article/20170622/OPINION/170629918/as-the-clock-ticks-down-will-illinois-leaders-step-up

 

SPRINGFIELD STATE JOURNAL REGISTER
— Mendoza issues warning while leaders argue – Doug Finke
http://www.sj-r.com/news/20170623/mendoza-issues-warning-while-leaders-argue

 

WSIL TV
— Meeting of top Illinois lawmakers canceled
http://www.wsiltv.com/story/35739032/meeting-of-top-illinois-lawmakers-canceled
— Pence visits Focus on Family amid change for religious right – AP
http://www.wsiltv.com/story/35732663/pence-visits-focus-on-family-amid-change-for-religious-right

 

WJBD RADIO
— White House responds to Johnny Depp’s assassination remarks
http://www.wjbdradio.com/politics/2017/06/23/white-house-responds-to-johnny-depps-assassination-remarks

 

FOX ILLINOIS
— Cullerton calls budget special session a ‘political stunt’ – AP
http://foxillinois.com/news/local/cullerton-calls-budget-special-session-a-political-stunt-06-23-2017

 

CHICAGO LAW BULLLETIN
— ARDC: Suspend Trump campaign’s former Illinois director over tax returns
http://www.chicagolawbulletin.com/Articles/2017/06/23/Suspend-ex-Trump-staffer-6-23-17
(FROM THE ARTICLE: An Attorney Registration & Disciplinary Commission Hearing Board has recommended that Springfield attorney Kent Gray, who was formerly a campaign director for President Donald Trump in Illinois and Missouri, be suspended for one year for allegedly lying about his tax returns in his divorce proceeding and for practicing while unauthorized.)

 

ILLINOIS LEAKS
— COD Foundation releases Federal Grand Jury Subpoena – JOHN KRAFT
http://edgarcountywatchdogs.com/2017/06/cod-foundation-releases-federal-grand-jury-subpoena/

 

ILLINOIS FAMILY INSTITUTE
— Must We Have Sharia in America? – Oliver Perry
https://illinoisfamily.org/islam-sharia/must-sharia-america/
— Christian Leaders Call on Congressional Leaders to Support the ‘Free Speech Fairness Act’ – John Biver
https://illinoisfamily.org/religious/christian-leaders-call-ryan-mccarthy-support-free-speech-fairness-act/
— Attorney General Jeff Sessions, Say It Ain’t So! – Laurie Higgins
https://illinoisfamily.org/federal/attorney-general-jeff-sessions-say-aint/

 

ILLINOIS REVIEW
— THORNER: DO BILLIONAIRES CONTROL POLITICAL PARTIES ON BOTH SIDES OF THE AISLE?
http://illinoisreview.typepad.com/illinoisreview/2017/06/thorner-do-billionaires-control-political-parties-on-both-sides-of-the-aisle.html
— ILLINOIS POLICY INSTITUTE CALLS FOR LAWMAKER PAY DELAY UNTIL BUDGET PASSAGE
http://illinoisreview.typepad.com/illinoisreview/2017/06/illinois-policy-institute-calls-for-lawmaker-pay-delay-until-budget-passage.html
— ST REP STEVE REICK’S FIRSTHAND REPORT ON SPECIAL SESSION
http://illinoisreview.typepad.com/illinoisreview/2017/06/st-rep-steve-reicks-firsthand-report-on-special-session-video.html
— DI LEO: SPRINGFIELD – THE CITY THAT BANNED CAPITALISM
http://illinoisreview.typepad.com/illinoisreview/2017/06/springfield-the-city-that-banned-capitalism.html

 

CAPITOL FAX
— Madigan’s daily press briefing: He’d meet with Rauner and he’s peeved at Durkin
https://capitolfax.com/2017/06/23/madigans-daily-press-briefing-hed-meet-with-rauner-and-hes-peeved-at-durkin/
— Rauner denies Cullerton claim – Cullerton: Special session is a “stunt” – Manar wants Rauner to call daily leaders meetings – Durkin said he opted out on his own *** Cullerton claims Rauner “pulled the plug” on meeting
https://capitolfax.com/2017/06/23/cullerton-claims-rauner-pulled-the-plug-on-meeting/
— Emanuel goes off on Rauner… again
https://capitolfax.com/2017/06/23/emanuel-goes-off-on-rauner-again/
— Rauner asked why Madigan could work with other governors and not him
https://capitolfax.com/2017/06/23/rauner-asked-why-madigan-could-work-with-other-governors-and-not-him/
— Hardiman on Madigan: “He’s like the Godfather down there”
https://capitolfax.com/2017/06/23/hardiman-on-madigan-he%e2%80%99s-like-the-godfather-down-there/

 

TOWNHALL
— Progressive Group: Screw White Working Class Voters – Matt Vespa
https://townhall.com/tipsheet/mattvespa/2017/06/23/progressive-group-screw-white-working-class-voters-n2345409

 

NEWSMAX
— Johnny Depp’s Trump Assassination Joke Thuds Online – Clyde Hughes
http://www.newsmax.com/TheWire/johnny-depp-trump-assassination-joke/2017/06/23/id/797797/

 

BREITBART
— European Union Admits Massive Rise of Illegal Migrants, But Not Refugees – CHRIS TOMLINSON
http://www.breitbart.com/london/2017/06/23/european-union-admits-massive-rise-illegal-migrants-not-refugees/

 

THE BLAZE
— Leading charity site labels top Christian organizations ‘hate groups’ – Tre Goins-Phillips  (DIERSEN: Ever-increasingly, if your organization does not promote LGBTQ activity, Democrats call it a hate group.)
http://www.theblaze.com/news/2017/06/23/leading-charity-site-labels-top-christian-organizations-hate-groups/

 

VOICE OF AMERICA
— Trump Signs Bill to Facilitate Firing of Federal VA Workers Accused of Wrongdoing  (DIERSEN: According to Democrats, opposing anything in the Democrat Party platform is wrongdoing.)
https://www.voanews.com/a/trump-signs-bill-to-facilitate-firing-of-federal-veterans-affairs-workers-accused-of-wrongdoing-/3913437.html

 

THE HILL
— GAO could lose 200 staff under proposed spending levels, say Dems – NIV ELIS  (DIERSEN: If GAO loses staff, they will be Republican, White, male, older, and/or non-veteran.)
http://thehill.com/policy/finance/339159-gao-could-lose-200-staff-under-proposed-spending-levels-say-dems
(FROM THE ARTICLE: The flat level of funding proposed for the Government Accountability Office in an appropriations subcommittee markup would lead to a staff reduction of 200 employees by the end of 2018, Democrats warned on Friday. “Frankly this bill’s funding level for the Government Accountability Office, I feel, is irresponsible,” said Rep. Tim Ryan (D-Ohio), the ranking member of the Appropriations Subcommittee on the Legislative Branch, which sent the bill to the full committee on Friday. That level of staff cuts would leave GAO with its lowest level of staff since the 1930s, Ryan added. The GAO is responsible for auditing government programs for Congress and recommending ways to ferret out inefficiencies. “With the Trump administration refusing legitimate oversight requests just because they come from Democrats, GAO’s efforts to root out waste, fraud and abuse are more important than ever,” Ryan said, referring to a legal opinion from the Trump administration advising agencies that they could ignore oversight requests from Democrats. The bill would leave the GAO’s funding flat at 2017 levels of $568 million, $46.2 million below its appropriation request for the year. Because the GAO expected $27.5 million in reimbursements from program and financial audits and rental income, however, the figure is only $22.7 million below its net appropriations request. Earlier in the week, GAO Director-General Gene Dodaro testified that the agency’s work identifying waste, fraud and abuse in the government led to $112 in savings for every dollar invested in the agency. “Last fiscal year alone, our work generated over $63 billion in financial benefits and 1,234 program and operational improvements across government,” Dodaro said.)

 

WASHINGTON POST
— Supreme Court gives second chance to man facing deportation because of bad lawyering – Robert Barnes
https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/courts_law/supreme-court-gives-second-chance-to-man-facing-deportation-because-of-bad-lawyering/2017/06/23/5d556d3c-5821-11e7-b38e-35fd8e0c288f_story.html

 

WALL STREET JOURNAL
— Tips for a Long, Healthy Life from ‘Longevity Village’  Smile more, rethink stress and embrace aging: A doctor shares lessons from his travels to a Chinese village known for its centenarians – John Day  (DIERSEN: How old are you?  I am 68.  Because my father died suddenly of heart failure in 1969 when he was 47 and I was 21, I wonder how many of my critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes erroneously counted on me to be dead by now.)
https://www.wsj.com/articles/tips-for-a-long-healthy-life-from-longevity-village-1498240237

 

INVESTOR’S BUSINESS DAILY
— The Banana Republic Of Illinois – STEPHEN MOORE
http://www.investors.com/politics/columnists/the-banana-republic-of-illinois/
— Despite What You’ve Heard, The Senate Bill Doesn’t Slash, Gut, Or Even Cut Medicaid
http://www.investors.com/politics/editorials/despite-what-youve-heard-the-senate-bill-doesnt-slash-gut-or-even-cut-medicaid/

 

EXECUTIVE GOV
— GAO Requests $618M Budget for Fiscal 2018 – Ramona Adams
https://www.executivegov.com/2017/06/gao-requests-618m-budget-for-fiscal-2018/

June 21 Evening Edition

ABC7
— Special session on budget off to slow start – Sarah Schulte and Craig Wall
http://abc7chicago.com/politics/special-session-on-budget-off-to-slow-start/2127678/
— Cook County Clerk David Orr won’t seek re-election – Leah Hope
http://abc7chicago.com/politics/cook-county-clerk-david-orr-wont-seek-re-election/2128787/

 

CBS2
— Alderman Blasts Ethics Board For Accusing Husband Of Illegal Lobbying – Craig Dellimore
http://chicago.cbslocal.com/2017/06/21/alderman-sophia-king-ethics-board-husband-illegal-lobbying/
— Critics Slam Proposed Time Limit For Public Comment At City Council Meetings – Craig Dellimore
http://chicago.cbslocal.com/2017/06/21/critics-slam-proposed-time-limit-for-public-comment-at-city-council-meetings/

 

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— Bickering continues upon lawmakers’ return to Springfield – Monique Garcia and Kim Geiger
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/politics/ct-illinois-legislature-special-session-met-0622-20170621-story.html
— Yes, Rauner is in campaign mode. What Illinois pol isn’t? – Editorial
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/opinion/editorials/ct-rauner-madigan-cullerton-illinois-edit-0622-jm-20170621-story.html
— Former pro-wrestler Jon “The Illustrious One” Stewart with ties to Kellyanne Conway seeks Illinois governor nod – Kim Janssen
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/chicagoinc/ct-wrestler-running-for-governor-0622-chicago-inc-20170621-story.html
— Republican Greg Gianforte convicted of attacking reporter joins House amid boos from colleagues – Matthew Daly
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/nationworld/politics/ct-greg-gianforte-joins-congress-20170621-story.html

 

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— On Day 1 of special session, Madigan calls for committees of the whole – Tina Sfondeles
http://chicago.suntimes.com/news/on-day-1-of-special-session-madigan-calls-for-committees-of-whole/amp/
— Dems to nix Rauner official Maggie Hickey as potential pick for U.S. Attorney post in Chicago – Lynn Sweet
http://chicago.suntimes.com/politics/dems-to-nix-rauner-official-as-potential-pick-for-top-fed-chicago-spot/
— Chicago aldermen get an earful about public participation rules – Fran Spielman
http://chicago.suntimes.com/news/chicago-aldermen-get-an-earful-about-public-participation-rules/

 

DAILY HERALD
— Merging McHenry County recorder’s, clerk’s offices will be up to voters – Lauren Rohr
http://www.dailyherald.com/news/20170621/merging-mchenry-county-recorders-clerks-offices-will-be-up-to-voters–
— Metra says new lobbyist contracts are worth the $2.7 million – Marni Pyke
http://www.dailyherald.com/news/20170621/metra-says-new-lobbyist-contracts-are-worth-the-27-million
— Indiana Congressman’s wife works part-time in $240K job – AP  (DIERSEN: Are/were you accused of being overpaid?  My critics/opponents have always accused me of being overpaid. In my defense, I earned a) a job-related bachelor’s degree when I was 21 and job-related master’s degrees when I was 27, 31, and 48, b) job-related professional certifications when I was 30, 32, 41, 45, 47, and 48, and c) a job-related professional license when I was 33.)
http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20170621/news/306219924/
— Top Illinois debt owners unlikely to sell if bonds cut to junk – Bloomberg
http://www.dailyherald.com/business/20170621/top-illinois-debt-owners-unlikely-to-sell-if-bonds-cut-to-junk

 

CRAIN’S CHICAGO BUSINESS
— Tribune’s celebrity real estate writer Bob Goldsborough may save Wheaton golf mansion – Dennis Rodkin
http://www.chicagobusiness.com/realestate/20170621/CRED0701/170629956/tribunes-celebrity-real-estate-writer-may-save-wheaton-golf-mansion
— Could this finally spark a budget deal? – GREG HINZ
http://www.chicagobusiness.com/article/20170621/BLOGS02/170629945/illinois-road-construction-threat-could-spark-budget-deal
— Is Ford’s China move a threat to Torrance Avenue? – Justin Bachman
http://www.chicagobusiness.com/article/20170621/NEWS05/170629942/is-fords-china-move-a-threat-to-torrance-avenue
— Biz group pushes for higher minimum wage – GREG HINZ
http://www.chicagobusiness.com/article/20170621/BLOGS02/170629949/biz-group-pushes-for-higher-minimum-wage

 

SPRINGFIELD STATE JOURNAL REGISTER
— First day of special session over quickly, no progress – Doug Finke
http://www.sj-r.com/news/20170621/first-day-of-special-session-over-quickly-no-progress
— Rauner got a little help from Missouri firm in TV address – Bernard Schoenburg
http://www.sj-r.com/opinion/20170621/bernard-schoenburg-rauner-got-little-help-from-missouri-firm-in-tv-address

 

WMAY
— Little To Show For First Day of Special Session
http://www.wmay.com/2017/06/21/madigan-no-shows-house-floor-the-first-day-of-special-session/

 

WAND TV
— Nothing accomplished on first day of Special Session – Michon Lindstrom
http://www.wandtv.com/story/35720430/nothing-accomplished-on-first-day-of-special-session

 

FOX ILLINOIS
— Republican state lawmakers call out House Democrats – Rachel Droze
http://foxillinois.com/news/local/republican-state-lawmakers-call-out-house-democrats-06-22-2017

 

CHAMPAIGN/URBANA NEWS GAZETTE
— Champaign council extends video-gambling moratorium till Jan. 23 – Natalie Wickman
http://www.news-gazette.com/news/local/2017-06-21/champaign-council-extends-video-gambling-moratorium-till-jan-23.html

 

SUBURBAN LIFE
— Downers Grove resident blames neighboring ‘eyesore’ for inability to sell home – BOB RAKOW  (DIERSEN: How many eyesore properties are there in your precinct, in your municipality, in your township/ward, in your county, and in Illinois?  On who/what do the owners of those properties blame their problems?)
http://www.mysuburbanlife.com/2017/05/25/downers-grove-resident-blames-neighboring-eyesore-for-inability-to-sell-home/awt0bld/

 

DARIEN PATCH
— DuPage County Circuit Court Seeks New Judge  The 18th Judicial Circuit Court of Illinois in DuPage County is now accepting applications to fill a vacancy for an Associate Judge position – Andrea Earnest
https://patch.com/illinois/darien-il/dupage-county-circuit-court-seeks-new-judge

 

CHICAGO CITY WIRE
— Projection: Chicago’s police pension fund will be broke in 2021
http://chicagocitywire.com/stories/511130434-projection-chicago-s-police-pension-fund-will-be-broke-in-2021

 

SANGAMON SUN
— Durkin tells Dems they need GOP to pass budget in ‘overtime’ – Hoang Tran
http://sangamonsun.com/stories/511130810-durkin-tells-dems-they-need-gop-to-pass-budget-in-overtime

 

ILLINOIS HOMEPAGE
— Champaign: Ban on new video gambling licenses extended  License moratorium extended until January – Aaron Eades
http://www.illinoishomepage.net/news/local-news/ban-on-new-video-gambling-licenses-extended/746644805

 

ILLINOIS FAMILY ACTION
— Two Questions: Could Illinois File Bankruptcy? Why Vote for Tax-Raising Politicians? – John Biver
https://illinoisfamilyaction.org/2017/06/two-questions-could-illinois-file-bankruptcy-why-vote-for-tax-raising-politicians/

 

GOPUSA
— Miami Uber driver fined $250 for not being able to speak English
http://www.gopusa.com/?p=26063

 

BREITBART
— Rahm Emanuel: Democrats Are 1,000 Seats Behind Republicans – Pam Key
http://www.breitbart.com/video/2017/06/21/rahm-emanuel-democrats-1000-seats-behind-republicans/

 

CNS NEWS
— Google Pledges $1 Million To Preserve LGBTQ Stonewall Inn Story – Zenny Phuong
http://www.cnsnews.com/news/article/zenny-phuong/google-pledges-1-million-preserve-lgbtq-stonewall-inn-story

 

DAILY CALLER
— FBI Claims Attempted GOP Assassinations Are ‘Assault’ — NOT Terrorism – Peter Hasson
http://dailycaller.com/2017/06/21/breaking-fbi-treating-attempted-gop-assassinations-as-assault/
— Spicer: Journalists Want To Become ‘YouTube Stars’ – Amber Athey  (DIERSEN: I should write a book about those who hint/imply/argue/shout a) that my motives for serving as your GOPUSA Illinois Editor and as a Republican Precinct Committeeman ARE EVIL and b) that my motives for having served as the TAPROOT Republicans of Illinois chairman, a Wheaton Chamber of Commerce Government Affairs Committee member, the Milton Township Republican Central Committee webmaster, an Illinois Center Right Coalition Steering Committee member, an American Association of Political Consultants Midwest Chapter board member, a GAO employee, an IRS employee, etc. WERE EVIL.)
http://dailycaller.com/2017/06/21/spicer-journos-want-to-become-youtube-stars-audio/

 

NEWSMAX
— Trump’s Net Worth Slips to $2.9 Billion  (DIERSEN: Why isn’t your net worth higher than it is?   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 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://www.newsmax.com/Finance/US/trump-net-worth-slips/2017/06/21/id/797318/

 

POLITICO
— Scalise improves to ‘fair’ condition, hospital says – RACHAEL BADE
http://www.politico.com/story/2017/06/21/scalise-improves-to-fair-condition-hospital-says-239807

 

WASHINGTON POST
— Slow start to Illinois session called to solve budget fight – AP
https://www.washingtonpost.com/national/illinois-lawmakers-hold-special-session-amid-budget-impasse/2017/06/21/f0f2e8cc-5677-11e7-840b-512026319da7_story.html
— Democrats despondent, Trump emboldened after GOP victory in Georgia special election – Breanne Deppisch and Joanie Greve
https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/powerpost/paloma/daily-202/2017/06/21/daily-202-democrats-despondent-trump-emboldened-after-gop-victory-in-georgia-special-election/59497f2fe9b69b2fb981ddc6/
— Trump seeks sharp cuts to housing aid, except for program that brings him millions – Shawn Boburg
https://www.washingtonpost.com/investigations/trump-seeks-sharp-cuts-to-housing-aid-except-for-program-that-brings-him-millions/2017/06/20/bf1fb2b8-5531-11e7-ba90-f5875b7d1876_story.html

 

USA TODAY
— The Donald Trump hiring crisis means America’s got no talent  From investigations to humiliations, the reputational risk of working for this administration is enormous. – Brian Klaas
https://www.usatoday.com/story/opinion/2017/06/21/donald-trumps-hiring-problems-result-his-own-incompetence-brian-klaas-column/102995924/
— Ex-lobbyists swarm Trump administration, despite ‘drain the swamp’ pledge – Fredreka Schouten
https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2017/06/21/president-donald-trump-lobbyists-hired/416749001/

 

AMERICAN PROSPECT
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: An anti-Trump says “Why the White Worker Theme Is Harmful.”
http://prospect.org/article/why-white-worker-theme-harmful

 

FCW
— VA chief: fast firing authority will improve morale – Adam Mazmanian  (DIERSEN: To improve the morale of their employees who were Democrat, minority, female, younger, and/or veteran, my Democrat superiors in the federal government wasted the careers of and got rid of their employees who were Republican, White, male, older, and/or non-veteran.)
https://fcw.com/articles/2017/06/21/shulkin-workforce-firing-power.aspx

 

RASMUSSEN REPORTS
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Democrats crow about their success in dividing America.
http://www.rasmussenreports.com/public_content/politics/general_politics/june_2017/most_think_america_is_more_divided_since_trump

June 20 Evening Edition

ABC7
— Governor Rauner gives address focused on unity, budget – Eric Horng and Craig Wall
http://abc7chicago.com/politics/governor-rauner-gives-address-focused-on-unity-budget/2124059/

 

NBC5
— Gov. Rauner Addresses Illinois Day Before Special Session – Mary Ann Ahern
http://www.nbcchicago.com/blogs/ward-room/Gov-Rauner-to-Address-Illinois-One-Day-Before-Special-Session-429692643.html

 

CBS2
— On Eve Of Special Session, Pressure Mounts For Bipartisan State Budget – Jim Williams
http://chicago.cbslocal.com/2017/06/20/on-eve-of-special-session-pressure-mounts-for-bipartisan-state-budget/

 

WGN TV
— Rauner urges lawmakers to end ‘unnecessary’ budget impasse – AP
http://wgntv.com/2017/06/20/rauner-urges-lawmakers-to-end-unnecessary-budget-impasse/

 

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— In speech, Rauner urges lawmakers to ‘do what is right’ – Tina Sfondeles
http://chicago.suntimes.com/news/in-speech-rauner-urges-lawmakers-to-do-what-is-right/
— Ten days of bad news for 10 days of a Springfield special session – Editorial
http://chicago.suntimes.com/opinion/ten-days-of-bad-news-for-10-days-of-a-springfield-special-session/
— Living in Illinois teaches people to hate government – Phil Kadner
http://chicago.suntimes.com/columnists/living-in-illinois-teaches-people-to-hate-government/

 

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— Emanuel takes CPS graduation plan, and Rauner criticism, to a national audience – Katherine Skiba
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/politics/ct-rahm-emanuel-dc-speech-0620-met-20170620-story.html
— Bill Daley: Rauner can’t be re-elected without a budget deal – Kim Janssen
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/chicagoinc/ct-bill-daley-on-rauner-0621-chicago-inc-20170620-story.html
— Evanston residents petition to leave Skokie Park District, claim ‘double-taxation’ – Mike Isaacs
http://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/skokie/news/ct-skr-park-district-disconnect-petition-tl-0622-20170619-story.html
— Democrats are left wondering if Rauner is trying to intimidate them – Rich Miller
http://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/daily-southtown/opinion/ct-sta-miller-column-st-0621-20170620-story.html
— Four seek McAsey’s seat – Susan DeMar Lafferty
http://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/daily-southtown/news/ct-sta-four-seek-mcasey-seat-st-0621-20170620-story.html

 

DAILY HERALD
— DuPage forest district employee Ed Stevenson named new leader – Robert Sanchez
http://www.dailyherald.com/news/20170620/dupage-forest-district-employee-named-new-leader
— WASHINGTON: GOP leaders exclude most lawmakers from secret tax talks – AP
http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20170620/news/306209859/
— COD board to vote on settlement with two former administrators – Robert Sanchez
http://www.dailyherald.com/news/20170620/cod-board-to-vote-on-settlement-with-two-former-administrators
— TRAGIC: St. Charles aldermen favor expanded alcohol sales in city – James Fuller
http://www.dailyherald.com/business/20170620/st-charles-aldermen-favor-expanded-alcohol-sales-in-city

 

CRAIN’S CHICAGO BUSINESS
— No buyers for Chicago school bonds causes rates to hit 9% – Bloomberg
http://www.chicagobusiness.com/article/20170620/NEWS13/170629975/no-buyers-for-chicago-school-bonds-causes-rates-to-hit-9

 

SPRINGFIELD STATE JOURNAL REGISTER
— Rauner calls for unity ahead of special session – Doug Finke
http://www.sj-r.com/news/20170620/rauner-calls-for-unity-ahead-of-special-session
— Full text: Gov. Rauner’s special session address and reaction
http://www.sj-r.com/news/20170620/full-text-gov-rauners-special-session-address-and-reaction

 

FOX ILLINOIS
— Rep. Davis shares strong words for Congressional shooter
http://foxillinois.com/news/local/rep-davis-shares-strong-words-for-congressional-shooter

 

PEORIA PUBLIC RADIO
— Illinois Food Bank: ‘Cuts to SNAP Would Hurt State Economy’ – CASS HERRINGTON
http://peoriapublicradio.org/post/illinois-food-bank-cuts-snap-would-hurt-state-economy#stream/0

 

TIMES
— SALMAGUNDI: Even charity gambling needs regulation – Scott T. Holland
http://www.mywebtimes.com/opinion/columnists/salmagundi-even-charity-gambling-needs-regulation/article_c06b91f3-a94c-5d4d-8b21-91c3ff338909.html

 

CHICAGO NOW
— Watch IPI’s Dabrowski show Gov. Rauner & Speaker Madigan how to balance the IL budget w no new taxes – Jeff Berkowitz
http://www.chicagonow.com/public-affairs-with-jeff-berkowitz/2017/06/watch-ipis-dabrowski-show-gov-rauner-speaker-madigan-how-to-balance-the-il-budget-w-no-new-taxes-cableweb/

 

NPR ILLINOIS
— Sen. Bill Brady On Impasse And Special Session – SEAN CRAWFORD
http://nprillinois.org/post/sen-bill-brady-impasse-and-special-session#stream/0

 

CHICAGO CITY WIRE
— Illinois Policy writer: Old guard throws barbs as new media grabs awards – Karen Kidd
http://chicagocitywire.com/stories/511126210-illinois-policy-writer-old-guard-throws-barbs-as-new-media-grabs-awards

 

BGA
— ILLINOIS IS BROKE. WHY YOU SHOULD CARE ABOUT LAWMAKERS’ SPECIAL SESSION – Jose Sanchez
http://www.bettergov.org/news/illinois-is-broke-why-you-should-care-about-lawmakers-special-session

 

ILLINOIS LEAKS
— State Board of Elections refuses to answer Mautino Complaint – JOHN KRAFT
http://edgarcountywatchdogs.com/2017/06/state-board-of-elections-refuses-to-answer-mautino-complaint/

 

CAPITOL FAX
— Gov. Rauner’s “unity” address
https://capitolfax.com/2017/06/20/live-coverage-gov-rauners-unity-address/

 

WASHINGTON TIMES
— Senator calls college president ‘unfit’ for canceling conservative speakers on campus – Alex Swoyer
http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/jun/20/senator-college-prez-unfit-cancel-conservatives/

 

GOPUSA
— St. Louis finishes high — on ‘worst place to live’ list
http://www.gopusa.com/st-louis-finishes-high-on-worst-place-to-live-list/

 

BREITBART
— St. Louis Cardinals Refuse to Bow to LGBT Demands to Punish Christians – WARNER TODD HUSTON  (DIERSEN: I should write a book about individuals, organizations, companies, and governments in Wheaton, in Glen Ellyn, in Milton Township, in DuPage County, and in Illinois that have bowed to demands from by critics/opponents to punish me.  I am no longer the TAPROOT Republicans of Illinois chairman, a Wheaton Chamber of Commerce Government Affairs Committee member, the Milton Township Republican Central Committee webmaster, an Illinois Center Right Coalition Steering Committee member, an American Association of Political Consultants Midwest Chapter board member, a GAO employee, etc.)
http://www.breitbart.com/sports/2017/06/19/st-louis-cardinals-refuse-bow-lgbt-demands-punish-christians/

 

WASHINGTON POST
— A look at Illinois’ budget mess as lawmakers head to Capitol – AP
https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/a-look-at-illinois-budget-mess-as-lawmakers-head-to-capitol/2017/06/20/fb03db40-55d8-11e7-840b-512026319da7_story.html

 

RASMUSSEN REPORTS
— Anger Runs High on Both Sides of the Trump Divide
http://www.rasmussenreports.com/public_content/politics/general_politics/june_2017/anger_runs_high_on_both_sides_of_the_trump_divide

June 19 Morning Edition

NBC5
— Rauner Campaign Fires Back at Emanuel After New TV Ad Criticism – James Neveau
http://www.nbcchicago.com/blogs/ward-room/rauner-campaign-fires-back-after-emanuels-criticism-of-new-tv-ad-429281433.html

 

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— At least 7 dead, 50 wounded in weekend shootings
http://chicago.suntimes.com/news/13-people-shot-in-chicago-during-first-12-hours-of-weekend/
— Online health portal, ‘done quickly,’ gives Illinois headaches – AP
http://chicago.suntimes.com/news/online-health-portal-done-quickly-gives-illinois-headaches/

 

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— Roadwork already slowing down over state budget impasse – Mary Wisniewski
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/columnists/ct-illinois-budget-roads-getting-around-0619-20170619-column.html
— Taking the temperature of Chicago’s Pride Parade in era of Trump – James Steinbauer  (DIERSEN: From what I see, if you do not a) promote LGBTQ activity and b) badmouth Trump, you are or will be viciously marginalized a) by those who promote LGBTQ activity and b) by those who are anti-Trump..)
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/breaking/ct-pride-parade-preview-20170618-story.html
(FROM THE ARTICLE: In Los Angeles, the city’s decades-old pride parade was replaced with a “resist march,” and U.S. Rep. Maxine Waters, D-Calif., led chants to impeach the president. “There are so many issues on the front burner right now, and I think you’ll see that reflected,” said Richard Pfeiffer, Chicago’s Pride Parade coordinator. “Since the change in Washington in November, LGBT people and others have been marginalized verbally and in other ways. There’s anger over that.” Pfeiffer said more than 250,000 people are expected along the parade route, and nearly 1 million could move in and out of the area surrounding the parade throughout the day.)
— If Foxx listened to mentor’s advice, she might not be state’s attorney – Hal Dardick  (DIERSEN: My Democrat IRS superiors got rid of my IRS mentor after he promoted me in 1974.  My Democrat GAO superiors got rid of my GAO mentor after he promoted me in 1986.)
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/politics/ct-morning-spin-monday-edition-20170616-story.html

 

DAILY HERALD
— Online health portal, ‘done quickly,’ gives Illinois headaches – AP
http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20170618/news/306189958/
— Marvin Meyer of Oak Forest faces hate crime after message to Muslim group – AP
http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20170618/news/306189945/
— Teens learn self-defense at Schaumburg library
http://www.dailyherald.com/submitted/20170618/teens-learn-self-defense-at-schaumburg-library
— FRONT PAGE TOP OF FOLD WITH BIG COLOR PICTURE: Naperville attorney’s stance against hate crimes set to become state law – Marie Wilson  (DIERSEN: Ever-increasingly, individuals, organizations, companies, governments, and countries talk and act like they hate 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.dailyherald.com/news/20170619/naperville-attorneys-stance-against-hate-crimes-set-to-become-state-law
(FROM THE ARTICLE: A hate crime is defined as one committed because of a bias against someone in a Constitutionally-protected class because of their race, ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, ancestry, disability, physical or mental status, or national origin.)
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: In a front page top of fold editorial with a big color picture unethically made to look like a news article, the Daily Herald promotes LGBTQ activity big time.
http://www.dailyherald.com/news/20170619/fired-after-revealing-gay-marriage-plans-music-director-helps-launch-new-faith-venture
— Anti-Israel graffiti spray painted at Jewish deli in Naperville – Russell Lissau
http://www.dailyherald.com/news/20170619/anti-israel-graffiti-spray-painted-at-jewish-deli-in-naperville

 

SPRINGFIELD STATE JOURNAL REGISTER
— Will this week’s special session accomplish anything? – Doug Finke
http://www.sj-r.com/news/20170618/will-this-weeks-special-session-accomplish-anything
— Opinions split about likelihood of special session success – Doug Finke
http://www.sj-r.com/news/20170618/opinions-split-about-likelihood-of-special-session-success

 

CHAMPAIGN/URBANA NEWS GAZETTE
— Freeze on gambling: In or out? – Natalie Wickman
http://www.news-gazette.com/news/local/2017-06-19/freeze-gambling-or-out.html

 

WSIL TV
— Indiana Christian school at center of LGBT voucher debate – AP
http://www.wsiltv.com/story/35692963/indiana-christian-school-at-center-of-lgbt-voucher-debate

 

QUAD CITIES ONLINE
— Why voters can’t tune out next state election – Editorial  (DIERSEN: My critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes want everyone to “tune out” everything EXCEPT WHAT THEY SAY.)
http://www.qconline.com/editorials/editorial-why-voters-can-t-tune-out-next-state-election/article_a09da4ab-ad4c-5cf0-86ce-791ebf684c78.html

 

THE JOURNAL
— Quality Of Education Shouldn’t Depend On Zip Code – Gabe Springer, Hillsboro  (DIERSEN: Property owners in my precinct, in the 60189 zip code, in Wheaton, in Glen Ellyn, in Milton Township, and in DuPage County pay much higher property taxes to get “quality education.”)
http://www.thejournal-news.net/opinion/letters_to_the_editor/quality-of-education-shouldn-t-depend-on-zip-code/article_5434bbb0-5491-11e7-b045-276f705706f8.html

 

WSIL TV
— Liberal groups focus on Ivanka Trump – AP
http://www.wsiltv.com/story/35692929/liberal-groups-focus-on-ivanka-trump

 

SOUTH COOK NEWS
— U.S. reps join Rauner at ‘Cocktails’ fundraiser in Rosemont – Caitlin Nordahl
http://southcooknews.com/stories/511128334-u-s-reps-join-rauner-at-cocktails-fundraiser-in-rosemont

 

DUPAGE POLICY JOURNAL
— Naperville builder argues that home repair tax goes against people’s will – Glenn Minnis  (DIERSEN: Since our home was built in 1984, my wife and I have spent many thousands of dollars on repairs and improvements including foundation repairs, lot drainage repairs, finishing the basement, installing a whole-house natural-gas backup generator, installing security systems, and replacing the roof, furnace and central air, garage doors, kitchen appliances, kitchen countertops and floor, water heater, deck, etc.)
http://dupagepolicyjournal.com/stories/511124770-naperville-builder-argues-that-home-repair-tax-goes-against-people-s-will
— Tax measure described as potential fatal blow to ailing laundry industry – Giovanni Whaley
http://dupagepolicyjournal.com/stories/511121520-tax-measure-described-as-potential-fatal-blow-to-ailing-laundry-industry

 

ILLINOIS REVIEW
— THORNER/INGOLD: A POUND OF PREVENTION
http://illinoisreview.typepad.com/illinoisreview/2017/06/thorneringold-a-pound-of-prevention-.html

 

GOPUSA
— After Scalise shooting, Congress wants to pack heat
http://www.gopusa.com/?p=25957
— College ‘safe spaces’ not for conservative students
http://www.gopusa.com/?p=25877
— Texas companies tie worker shortages to deportation fears  (DIERSEN: If you are employed, what percent of your superiors, supervisors, coworkers, and subordinates are illegals?)
http://www.gopusa.com/?p=25952

 

WORLD NET DAILY
— RADICAL LEFT WILL GET MORE VIOLENT  Gina Loudon declares, ‘Decades of demonizing conservatives has paid off’
http://www.wnd.com/2017/06/radical-left-will-get-more-violent/

 

FOX NEWS
— Congressman Rodney Davis Who Survived Shooting: Gunman Turned His Religion Into Politics
http://insider.foxnews.com/2017/06/18/congressman-survived-shooting-rodney-davis-gunman-turned-religion-politics

 

THE BLAZE
— Disturbing number of colleges offering ‘social justice’ degrees — crazy socialist courses included – Justin Haskins (DIERSEN: From what I see, to promote “social justice” is to get rid of those who 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.theblaze.com/news/2017/06/18/disturbing-number-of-colleges-offering-social-justice-degrees-crazy-socialist-courses-included/
— This latest LGBT controversy proves activists aren’t really interested in tolerance – Jon Street
http://www.theblaze.com/news/2017/06/18/this-latest-lgbt-controversy-proves-activists-arent-really-interested-in-tolerance/

 

DAILY CALLER
— Republicans Delude Themselves With Demands For More Civility – Scott Greer
http://dailycaller.com/2017/06/18/republicans-get-duped-into-believing-civility-can-be-restored/

 

NEW YORK TIMES
— How We Became Bitter Political Enemies – EMILY BADGER and NIRAJ CHOKSHI
https://www.nytimes.com/2017/06/15/upshot/how-we-became-bitter-political-enemies.html
— A Newsroom and a Lifeline: Univision’s Urgent Sense of Purpose  The Spanish-language network is a striking example of a news organization
that is meeting the needs of a frightened and information-famished audience. – JIM RUTENBERG  (DIERSEN: GOPUSA ILLINOIS emails bring to your attention articles that members of the following groups do not want you to see: 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://www.nytimes.com/2017/06/18/business/media/a-newsroom-and-a-lifeline-univisions-urgent-sense-of-purpose.html

 

WALL STREET JOURNAL
— Zuckerberg’s Opiate for the Masses  If we get ‘universal basic income,’ the millennials will never leave our basements. – Andy Kessler
https://www.wsj.com/articles/zuckerbergs-opiate-for-the-masses-1497821885
— Advertisers Try to Avoid the Web’s Dark Side, From Fake News to Extremist Videos  Marketers are reevaluating their approach to automated ad-buying and demanding more accountability – Suzanne Vranica
https://www.wsj.com/articles/advertisers-try-to-avoid-the-webs-dark-side-from-fake-news-to-extremist-videos-1497778201
— Europe’s Elites Seem Determined to Commit Suicide by ‘Diversity’ – Douglas Murray
https://www.wsj.com/articles/europes-elites-seem-determined-to-commit-suicide-by-diversity-1497821665

 

INC.
— Want to Be More Productive? Break This 9 Toxic Habits  When it comes to productivity, the little things make all the difference. Quit sabotaging yourself with these bad habits. – Travis Bradberry  (DIERSEN: How productive are you?  My critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes have always hinted/implied/argued/shouted that they are infinitely more productive than I am.  They hint/imply/argue/shout that they, or anyone who they manipulate/dominate, could put together GOPUSA ILLINOIS emails and send them out in a small faction of the time that it takes me.)
https://www.inc.com/travis-bradberry/9-bad-habits-you-must-break-to-be-more-productive_1.html

 

INC
— How to Ask For a Raise: The 1 Strategy Guaranteed to Work  Want to ask your boss for a raise? Then you definitely should — but only if you take the right approach to asking for an increase in pay. – Jeff Haden (DIERSEN: In the federal government, all employees get COLAs and virtually all employees get step increases.  But when it comes to promotions, with only rare exceptions, those far up the ladder from your immediate supervisor determine who gets promoted.)
https://www.inc.com/jeff-haden/how-to-ask-for-a-raise-the-1-strategy-guaranteed-to-work.html
— Breaking These 11 Bad Habits Will Make You a Lot Happier  We all have bad habits, but some cost us more in happiness than others. – Lolly Daskal
https://www.inc.com/lolly-daskal/breaking-these-11-bad-habits-will-make-you-happier.html

June 18 Evening Edition

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— U.S. Rep. Rodney Davis displays shrapnel as he urges: ‘Tone down this rhetoric’ – Ted Gregory
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/politics/ct-rodney-davis-fox-interview-20170618-story.html
— Budgeting for retirement? Plan on spending an eye-popping amount on health costs – Gail MarksJarvis
http://www.chicagotribune.com/business/columnists/ct-retirement-health-care-costs-marksjarvis-column-0618-biz-20170615-column.html

 

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— Can we wait to pontificate until the blood is cleaned up? – Neil Steinberg
http://chicago.suntimes.com/columnists/can-we-wait-to-pontificate-until-the-blood-is-cleaned-up/

 

WGN RADIO
— Illinois Senate Pres. Cullerton says Gov. Rauner is more focused on his campaign commercials than the state budget – JASMINE COOPER
http://wgnradio.com/2017/06/18/illinois-senate-pres-cullerton-says-gov-rauner-is-more-focused-on-his-campaign-commercials-than-the-state-budget/
— The Sunday Spin: Politics with Rick Pearson Full Show 6/18/17 – JASMINE COOPER
http://wgnradio.com/2017/06/18/the-sunday-spin-politics-with-rick-pearson-full-show-61817/

 

CRAIN’S CHICAGO BUSINESS
— Chicago’s slow housing recovery has a huge price tag – DENNIS RODKIN
http://www.chicagobusiness.com/article/20170617/ISSUE01/170619896/chicagos-slow-housing-recovery-costing-area-107-billion

 

ALTON TELEGRAPH
— Is process really broken? – Editorial
http://thetelegraph.com/opinion/104120/editorial-is-process-really-broken
— What’s a junk bond and why Illinois will be America’s first “junk” state – Michael Lucci
http://thetelegraph.com/opinion/104123/lucci-whats-a-junk-bond-and-why-illinois-will-be-americas-first-junk-state

 

TIME
— Where have all the new homes gone? – Austin Berg
http://www.mywebtimes.com/news/editorial/statewise-where-have-all-the-new-homes-gone/article_3e348f26-05f5-5cfa-b68d-98276e980c21.html

 

CENTRAL ILLINOIS PROUD
— Trump lawyer says President isn’t under investigation, despite tweets – ELI WATKINS  (DIERSEN: While I worked for the federal government for almost 30 years, my Democrat superiors were always investigating me a) because I had not become a Democrat, b) because I had not painted myself as being a yes-man, c) because I had not helped my Democrat superiors get rid of their employees who were Republican, White, male, older, and/or non-veteran, d) because I had complained about patronage, political affiliation discrimination, reverse discrimination, age discrimination, and retaliation for complaining about the aforesaid, and e) because I had become an active member in a class action lawsuit that charged my Democrat superiors with reverse discrimination, age discrimination, and retaliation.)
http://www.centralillinoisproud.com/news/national/trump-lawyer-says-president-isnt-under-investigation-despite-tweets/744542059

 

FOX ILLINOIS
— Medical Cannabis Could Be Harder to Access – Cymphanie Sherman
http://foxillinois.com/news/local/medical-cannabis-could-be-harder-to-access-06-18-2017

 

  1. LOUIS POST DISPATCH
    — Trump administration systematically dismantling civil rights programs – Editorial  (DIERSEN: Since the 1960s, the federal government’s top priority has been to hire, to retain, and to promote Democrats, and especially Democrats who are minority, female, and/or younger. It is called Affirmative Action, Diversity, and Inclusion.)
    http://www.stltoday.com/opinion/editorial/editorial-trump-administration-systematically-dismantling-civil-rights-programs/article_eb012914-9791-55fd-9ba8-dd798b7bb736.html

 

MCHENRY COUNTY BLOG
— The Republican’s Budget Offer – Cal Skinner
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2017/06/18/the-republicans-budget-offer/

 

ILLINOIS POLICY INSTITUTE
— PROGRESSIVE INCOME TAXES IN ILLINOIS’ NEIGHBORING STATES TARGET MIDDLE-CLASS WORKERS – Ted Dabrowski
https://www.illinoispolicy.org/progressive-income-taxes-in-illinois-neighboring-states-target-middle-class-workers/

 

WASHINGTON TIMES
— Trump’s immigration policies keep advocates on their toes – Stephen Dinan
http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/jun/18/donald-trumps-immigration-policies-keep-advocates-/

 

PJ MEDIA
— Ann Coulter Turns Against Trump Over Border Wall: ‘I Thought He’d Help OUR Country’ – MICHAEL VAN DER GALIEN
https://pjmedia.com/trending/2017/06/18/ann-coulter-turns-against-trump-over-border-wall-i-thought-hed-help-our-country/

 

THE BLAZE
— New York Times downplays role of liberal politics in baseball shooter’s motive — but emphasizes ‘anti-Muslim’ Portland stabber – Chris Enloe
https://www.theblaze.com/news/2017/06/18/new-york-times-tries-to-downplay-role-of-liberal-politics-in-baseball-shooters-motive/

 

THE HILL
— What do Illinois and Hawaii have in common that’s causing residents to flee? – MALIA BLOM
http://thehill.com/blogs/pundits-blog/state-local-politics/338291-what-do-illinois-and-hawaii-have-in-common-thats
— For Trump, danger signs in the polls – NIALL STANAGE
http://thehill.com/homenews/administration/338225-the-memo-for-trump-danger-signs-in-the-polls

 

WASHINGTON POST
— A teacher’s decision to be ‘visibly queer’ in his photo with President Trump – Avi Selk
https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/education/wp/2017/06/17/a-teachers-decision-to-be-visibly-queer-in-his-photo-with-president-trump/

 

NEWSWEEK
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: The anti-Trump Robert Reich says “THE LICKSPITTLES WHO SERVE TRUMP, NOT AMERICA.”
http://www.newsweek.com/robert-reich-lickspittles-who-serve-trump-not-america-627009

 

BLOOMBERG
— The Old Are Eating the Young  Around the world, a generational divide is worsening. – Satyajit Das
https://www.bloomberg.com/view/articles/2017-06-13/the-old-are-eating-the-young