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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 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 18 Morning Edition

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— Springfield, you’ve got 10 days. Do it in less. – Editorial
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/opinion/editorials/ct-rauner-budget-special-session-madigan-edit-20170618-story.html
— Why it’s foolish not to appeal your property tax assessment – Eric Zorn  (DIERSEN: I should write a book about the assessment history of 915 Cove Court in Wheaton and related litigation.)
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/opinion/zorn/ct-property-tax-appeals-appalling-zorn-perspec-0618-md-20170617-column.html
— FRONT PAGE TOP OF FOLD WITH BIG COLOR PICTURE IN THE NAPERVILLE SUN: DIERSEN HEADLINE: In front page top of fold editorials with a big color picture unethically made to look like news articles, anti-Trumps promote Islam big time.
http://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/naperville-sun/news/ct-nvs-ramadan-big-for-naperville-restaurants-st-0618-20170616-story.html
http://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/naperville-sun/news/ct-nvs-islamic-center-naperville-ramadan-st-0618-20170617-story.html
— New poll of rural Americans shows deep cultural divide with urban centers – Jose A. Delreal and Scott Clement  (DIERSEN: What is your connection with rural America?  During the 1950s, I spend a lot of time during the summers at my mother’s parents’ farm in Grant Park on the Indiana border.)
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/nationworld/ct-rural-americans-poll-urban-divide-20170617-story.html
— Chicago’s first murder — ‘bad blood’ and a butcher’s knife on the American frontier – Colleen Connolly  (DIERSEN: My ancestors on my father’s side immigrated to Chicago from what is now Germany in 1844.  They worked in a brick factory until they homesteaded a farm in southeast Crete in 1854.)
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/ct-chicago-first-murder-kinzie-la-lime-20170616-story.html

 

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— Privatize air traffic control, watch efficiency soar – John Stossel  (DIERSEN: There are tremendous conflicts between the Libertarian Party platform and the Republican Party platform.  Libertarians and Libertarian plants demonize, denigrate, and condemn government, government employees, and government retirees, and especially the federal government, federal employees, and federal retirees.  I should write a book about my Libertarian and Libertarian plant critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes.  They have always worked very hard against me above the table and under the table.
http://chicago.suntimes.com/columnists/privatize-air-traffic-control-and-fly-right/

 

DAILY HERALD
— Where can you afford a two-bedroom apartment on minimum wage? Nowhere in U.S. – Tracy Jan  (DIERSEN: If you ever worked for the minimum wage, when, how old were you, and what did you do with the money that you earned?  I washed dishes for the minimum wage 1964-1966 in the basement of the S.S. Kresges in Chicago Heights when I was 16 and 17 years old.  I used the money that earned to buy a new 1966 Pontiac Tempest Sprint to commute to/from classes at UIC from my parents’ home in Crete.)
http://www.dailyherald.com/business/20170618/where-can-you-afford-a-two-bedroom-apartment-on-minimum-wage-nowhere-in-us

 

CRAIN’S CHICAGO BUSINESS
— Governor candidate Biss is a traitor, say private-equity investors – LYNNE MAREK
http://www.chicagobusiness.com/article/20170617/ISSUE01/170619894/illinois-private-equity-turns-against-biss-over-privilege-tax

 

SPRINGFIELD STATE JOURNAL REGISTER
— Illinois’ future dimmed by keeping the status quo – Editorial
http://www.sj-r.com/opinion/20170617/our-view-illinois-future-dimmed-by-keeping-status-quo
— LaHood hopes unity that grew from tragedy lasts – Bernard Schoenburg
http://www.sj-r.com/opinion/20170617/bernard-schoenburg-lahood-hopes-unity-that-grew-from-tragedy-lasts
— It’s that special (session) time of year – Doug Finke
http://www.sj-r.com/news/20170617/statehouse-insider-its-that-special-session-time-of-year

 

CHAMPAIGN/URBANA NEWS GAZETTE
— Fear and loathing rattle Statehouse – Rich Miller
http://www.news-gazette.com/opinion/columns/2017-06-18/rich-millercapitol-fax-fear-and-loathing-rattle-statehouse.html
— Get ‘er done – Editorial
http://www.news-gazette.com/opinion/editorials/2017-06-18/get-er-done.html

 

NPR ILLINOIS
— ‘Democracy In Chains’ Traces The Rise Of American Libertarianism – Editorial (DIERSEN: There are tremendous conflicts between the Libertarian Party platform and the Republican Party platform.  Libertarians and Libertarian plants demonize, denigrate, and condemn government, government employees, and government retirees, and especially the federal government, federal employees, and federal retirees.  I should write a book about my Libertarian and Libertarian plant critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes.  They have always worked very hard against me above the table and under the table.
http://nprillinois.org/post/democracy-chains-traces-rise-american-libertarianism#stream/0

 

ILLINOIS NEWS NETWORK
— State Rep. David McSweeney, R-Barrington Hills, criticizes capital spending bill, calls projects ‘earmarks,’ ‘wasteful’ – Dan McCaleb and Cole Lauterbach
https://www.ilnews.org/news/state_politics/lawmaker-criticizes-capital-spending-bill-calls-projects-earmarks-wasteful/article_cb32189e-537d-11e7-8343-3f66fe000969.html
— Are GOP reforms enough to justify $5.4 billion tax hike? – Cole Lauterbach
https://www.ilnews.org/news/state_politics/are-gop-reforms-enough-to-justify-billion-tax-hike/article_f3c05916-52b9-11e7-ab49-0f67e87e784f.html

 

PUBLIUS FORUM
— HUMOR: Illinois Democrat Sponsors Bill to Kill all White Puppies in State Because They Have White Privilege – Warner Todd Huston
http://www.publiusforum.com/2017/06/17/illinois-democrat-sponsors-bill-kill-white-puppies-state-white-privilege/

 

AMERICAN THINKER
— Illinois taxpayers fund golden parachute form NIU president resigning amid scandal investigation – Thomas Lifson
http://www.americanthinker.com/blog/2017/06/illinois_taxpayers_fund_golden_parachute_form_university_president_resigning_amid_scandal_investigation.html

 

POLITICO
— Davis calls baseball shooting ‘political terrorism’ – HANNA TRUDO
http://www.politico.com/story/2017/06/18/congress-baseball-shooting-davis-scalise-239677

 

NEW YORK TIMES
— How ‘Snowflake’ Became America’s Inescapable Tough-Guy Taunt – AMANDA HESS  (DIERSEN: My critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes would call me a snowflake a) because I avoided the draft and b) because I have never engaged in aggressive sports.)
https://www.nytimes.com/2017/06/13/magazine/how-snowflake-became-americas-inescapable-tough-guy-taunt.html
— I’m O.K. — You’re Pure Evil – Frank Bruni  (DIERSEN: Those who demonize me, denigrate me, and condemn me as being evil stress that I am a Trump supporter; baptized, raised, and confirmed as a Missouri Synod Lutheran; conservative; Republican; American; White; male; old (68); non-poor; gun owner; 100% German American; draft avoider; ancestors have been in America since 1844; federal retiree since 1997; former union member; childless and pet-less; American-nameplate car owner; and even worse things.)
https://www.nytimes.com/2017/06/17/opinion/sunday/im-ok-youre-pure-evil.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Anti-Trumps want America to pander to foreign countries and to their citizens.
https://www.nytimes.com/2017/06/17/opinion/sunday/allies-start-planning-a-life-without-america.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Ever-increasingly, Democrats promote LGBTQ activity.
https://www.nytimes.com/2017/06/17/opinion/sunday/is-pride-still-for-queer-people-like-me.html
— Why Are So Many Young Voters Falling for Old Socialists? – SARAH LEONARD  (DIERSEN: Ever-increasingly, Democrats promote dependency on government and on charity.)
https://www.nytimes.com/2017/06/16/opinion/sunday/sanders-corbyn-socialsts.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: An anti-Trump asks, “Does Trump Embarrass You?”
https://www.nytimes.com/2017/06/16/opinion/sunday/does-trump-embarrass-you.html
— Liberals in Strange Places – Seth Stephens-Davidowitz  (DIERSEN: How many in your precinct, in your municipality, in your township/ward, in your county, in Illinois, and in America want Trump to be impeached?  Why do the aforesaid live in your precinct, in your municipality, in your township/ward, in your county, in Illinois, and in America?)
https://www.nytimes.com/2017/06/17/opinion/sunday/liberals-in-strange-places.html
— Rooting for Scalise Through Hospital Ordeal: His 3 Capitol Roommates – KATIE ROGERS
https://www.nytimes.com/2017/06/17/us/politics/scalise-paulsen-brady-shimkus-washington.html
(FROM THE ARTICLE: “The initial report about his injury was a little Pollyannaish,” Mr. Shimkus said. “It’s going to be a tough rest of the year for us.” His roommates said the home they share, about a mile and a half from the Capitol in southwest Washington, had offered a bit of solace during a week marked by violence. Their living arrangement, complete with scuffed-up furniture, children’s toys and baseball photos on the wall, continues the Washington tradition of lawmakers who have decided to split the bill on an affordable, collegelike crash pad where they can spend a few days a week with like-minded colleagues. (Mr. Shimkus bought the home 15 years ago, and they split the mortgage costs, an amount they would not disclose, four ways.) Their shared politics help: Policy discussions tend to creep up amid viewings of the western movie “Tombstone” or of endless sports coverage on ESPN, Mr. Shimkus said. But a love of baseball is what has drawn these colleagues together. Mr. Scalise, 51, who is popular in his heavily Republican district and has been a Trump supporter, has been known as the night owl of the group, still able to wake up for practice and be out the door within minutes. “You’ve got three boring guys and one guy who’s kind of lively,” Mr. Shimkus said. “It’s been really quiet.” In the days since the shooting, they said, life has been a blur of hospital visits, phone calls and, of course, the bright lights of a ballgame, this city’s last best attempt at bipartisan showmanship. The game included a prayer at second base in honor of Mr. Scalise, and staff members wore T-shirts emblazoned with a photo of the four congressmen, taken at a game years ago. “With my roomies @RepShimkus @RepKevinBrady supporting @SteveScalise at congressional baseball game & pray for his recovery,” Mr. Paulsen tweeted on Thursday, posting a photo of him and his housemates wearing mismatched jerseys and yellow Louisiana State University hats, a tribute to Mr. Scalise’s alma mater. . .“The vitriol and the debate has gone so far to the extreme,” Mr. Shimkus said. “Compromise, which is the essence of public policy and passing laws, has been disparaged by extremes on both sides.”)

 

WASHINGTON POST
— Congress is considering a bill that would expand Jeff Sessions’s power to escalate the war on drugs – Christopher Ingraham  (DIERSEN: Which individuals, organizations, companies, governments, and countries push illegal/addictive/destructive drugs and/or other vices in your municipality, in your township/ward, in your county, in Illinois, and in America?)
https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/wonk/wp/2017/06/16/congress-is-considering-a-bill-that-would-expand-jeff-sessions-power-to-escalate-the-war-on-drugs/

 

USA TODAY
— APRIL 27, 2017 FLASHBACK: IVF: How to pay for an expensive and emotional process – Emily Starbuck Crone  (DIERSEN: I should write a book about how my Democrat GAO superiors, supervisors, coworkers, and subordinates viciously demonized, denigrated, condemned, and punished me because my wife and I gave up trying to have children, because we did not adopt, and because we did not become foster parents. They would not have done that if I had been a Democrat, a minority, a female, or a veteran. Of course, since the 1970s, my critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes have used my childlessness against me.)
https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/personalfinance/2017/04/27/ivf-how-pay-expensive-and-emotional-process/100961654/

 

BLOOMBERG
— The U.S. is where the rich are the richest – Ben Steverman  (DIERSEN: What do those who have more money than you have think of you?  I should write a book about those who look down on me because I have less money than they have.  What do those who have less money than you have think of you? I should write a book about those who look down on me because I have more money than they have.)
https://www.fredericknewspost.com/news/economy_and_business/the-u-s-is-where-the-rich-are-the-richest/article_da981ed1-f07d-5855-aae6-ec1f09712aff.html

 

FED SMITH
— Federal Employee Pension, G Fund Used to Avoid Government Default – Ralph R. Smith
https://www.fedsmith.com/2017/06/18/federal-employee-pension-g-fund-used-avoid-government-default/

 

RASMUSSEN REPORTS
— Fatherhood Still Seen as Man’s Most Important Role  (DIERSEN: I should write a book about how my Democrat GAO superiors, supervisors, coworkers, and subordinates viciously demonized, denigrated, condemned, and punished me because my wife and I gave up trying to have children, because we did not adopt, and because we did not become foster parents. They would not have done that if I had been a Democrat, a minority, a female, or a veteran.  Of course, since the 1970s, my critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes have used my childlessness against me.)
http://www.rasmussenreports.com/public_content/lifestyle/holidays/june_2017/fatherhood_still_seen_as_man_s_most_important_role

 

RAW STORY
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Anti-Trumps say “Count me out: Conservative staffers have no desire to work for ‘radioactive’ Trump administration.”
https://www.rawstory.com/2017/06/count-me-out-conservative-staffers-have-no-desire-to-work-for-radioactive-trump-administration/

June 17 Evening Edition

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— Illinois’ bill backlog has state more than $1 billion behind in payments to schools – Kim Geiger
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/politics/ct-illinois-education-funding-budget-impasse-met-20170618-story.html
— Milwaukee Sheriff David Clarke rescinds acceptance of Homeland Security post – Abby Phillip
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/nationworld/politics/ct-david-clarke-homeland-security-20170617-story.html
— Who’s to blame for American inequality? It might be you – John Keilman  (DIERSEN: My critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes have always hinted/implied/argued/shouted a) that instead of me, the Post Office should have hired a poor person in 1966, b) that the Post Office should gotten rid of me much sooner than it did so that a poor person could have my job, c) that instead of me, IRS should have hired a poor person in 1971, d) that instead of me, IRS should have promoted a poor people in 1972, 1973, and 1974, e) that instead of me, GAO should have hired a poor person in 1980, f) that instead of me, GAO should have promoted a poor person in 1986, and g) that GAO should have gotten rid of me much sooner than it did so that a poor person could have my job and my preferred corner office.)
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/columnists/ct-column-keilman-dream-hoarders-met-20170616-story.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Ever-increasingly, anti-Trumps encourage people a) to come to America illegally, b) to stay in America illegally, and c) to bring others to America illegally.
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/immigration/ct-daca-decision-trump-met-20170616-story.html
— Scalise upgraded to serious condition; shooter had list of names – Eric Tucker and Erica Werner
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/nationworld/ct-virginia-shooter-list-names-20170617-story.html

 

CRAIN’S CHICAGO BUSINESS
— Who would want to move into this mess? – Editorial
http://www.chicagobusiness.com/article/20170617/ISSUE07/170619908/editorial-who-would-want-to-move-into-this-mess
— Rauner and Madigan have one thing in common: They’re both cowards – RICH MILLER
http://www.chicagobusiness.com/article/20170617/ISSUE11/170619898/rauner-madigan-still-unlikely-to-enact-an-illinois-budget
— Rauner is beatable—if Democrats don’t self-destruct – GREG HINZ
http://www.chicagobusiness.com/article/20170617/ISSUE05/170619900/property-taxes-could-hurt-pritzker-in-race-against-gov-rauner

 

ABC7
— Indiana to pay firm $100k to handle Pence email requests – AP
http://abc7chicago.com/politics/indiana-to-pay-firm-$100k-to-handle-pence-email-requests/2112275/

 

NBC5
— Mayor Emanuel Blasts Governor Rauner Over New Campaign Ad – James Neveau
http://www.nbcchicago.com/blogs/ward-room/mayor-rahm-emanuel-blasts-governor-bruce-rauner-over-new-campaign-ad-429133543.html
— Comptroller Susana Mendoza Warns Illinois Finances in ‘Massive Crisis Mode’ – Sara Burnett
http://www.nbcchicago.com/blogs/ward-room/mendoza-warns-illinois-finances-massive-crisis-mode-429122123.html

 

CBS2
— Emanuel Jabs At Rauner, Lawmakers During Speech To New Grads
http://chicago.cbslocal.com/2017/06/17/emanuel-swipes-at-rauner-lawmakers-during-speech-to-new-grads/

 

FOX NEWS CHICAGO
— Comptroller Susana Mendoza warns Illinois finances in ‘massive crisis mode’ – AP
http://www.fox32chicago.com/news/local/262155419-story

 

SPRINGFIELD STATE JOURNAL REGISTER
— Budget blues haven’t impeded good government progress – Andy Shaw
http://www.sj-r.com/opinion/20170617/andy-shaw-budget-blues-havent-impeded-good-government-progress

 

ROCKFORD REGISTER STAR
— Litesa Wallace says a budget deal is ‘low on the totem pole’ – Chuck Sweeny
http://www.rrstar.com/news/20170617/chuck-sweeny-litesa-wallace-says-budget-deal-is-low-on-totem-pole

 

BLOOMINGTON PANTAGRAPH
— Business: Illinois’ budget mess shackling growth – TONY REID
http://www.pantagraph.com/news/state-and-regional/illinois/government-and-politics/business-illinois-budget-mess-shackling-growth/article_287e7a90-8966-5b16-a487-5995051b97d3.html

 

QUAD CITY TIMES
— Illinois’ budget mess shackling growth, business leaders warn – TONY REID
http://qctimes.com/business/illinois-budget-mess-shackling-growth-business-leaders-warn/article_531c873e-792c-55e5-ba80-176cfe8b5cdf.html

 

HERALD & REVIEW
— Illinois making business impossible – Editorial
http://herald-review.com/opinion/editorial/our-view-illinois-making-business-impossible/article_40e85953-71d0-583b-8f0d-fa73b21b0c75.html

 

CENTRAL ILLINOIS PROUD
— Pot activists have been holding their breath for months on Jeff Sessions  ‘Conflict’ between state, federal law – ELI WATKINS
http://www.centralillinoisproud.com/news/politics/pot-activists-have-been-holding-their-breath-for-months-on-jeff-sessions/744031873
— Cuba to Trump: U.S. in no ‘condition to lecture us’ on human rights  Statement complains of double standard – MIRANDA GREEN  (DIERSEN: According to anti-Trumps, members of the following groups oppress everyone: Trump supporter, Protestant, conservative, Republican, American, White, male, older, rich, gun owner, German American, draft avoider (except Bill Clinton), and/or those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.)
http://www.centralillinoisproud.com/news/politics/cuba-to-trump-us-in-no-condition-to-lecture-us-on-human-rights/744174887

 

CHICAGO PATCH
— 15 Illinois Retailers On The Verge Of Bankruptcy – Amie Rowland
https://patch.com/illinois/chicago/15-illinois-retailers-verge-bankruptcy

 

CHICAGO CITY WIRE
— Minimum wage hike unfair to young, kills jobs, economics professor says – Karen Kidd
http://chicagocitywire.com/stories/511126277-minimum-wage-hike-unfair-to-young-kills-jobs-economics-professor-says

 

ILLINOIS FAMILY INSTITUTE
— Catholic Troubled by Cupich’s Statement
https://illinoisfamily.org/uncategorized/catholic-troubled-cupichs-statement/

 

ILLINOIS FAMILY ACTION
— The New Conservative Legal Mainstream—and Why the Left is Worried – John A. Sparks
https://illinoisfamilyaction.org/2017/06/the-new-conservative-legal-mainstream-and-why-the-left-is-worried/

 

BREITBART
— Chairman of House Media Fairness Caucus: Fake News Is a ‘Threat to Our Democracy’ – Penny Starr
http://www.breitbart.com/big-journalism/2017/06/17/chairman-of-house-media-fairness-caucus-fake-news-is-a-threat-to-our-democracy/

 

THE HILL
— Hospital: Scalise now in serious condition after surgery – JULIA MANCHESTER
http://thehill.com/blogs/blog-briefing-room/news/338295-hospital-scalise-now-in-serious-condition-after-surgery
— Trump to young Americans: ‘There is dignity in every honest job’ – JULIA MANCHESTER  (DIERSEN: My critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes would disagree. They would hint/imply/argue/shout that the following jobs have no dignity: 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.)
http://thehill.com/homenews/administration/338207-trump-there-is-dignity-in-every-honest-job

 

NEW YORK TIMES
— Before the Gunfire in Virginia, a Volatile Home Life in Illinois – JULIE TURKEWITZ, SHERYL GAY STOLBERG, JOHN ELIGON and ALAN BLINDER
https://www.nytimes.com/2017/06/17/us/virginia-shooting-james-hodgkinson-illinois.html

 

WASHINGTON POST
— Trump retains assets worth at least $1.4 billion, new disclosure shows – Matea Gold, Drew Harwell and Rosalind S. Helderman
https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/trump-retains-assets-worth-at-least-14-billion-new-disclosure-shows/2017/06/16/c0bc4caa-52b9-11e7-be25-3a519335381c_story.html
— Rural divide  America’s cultural divide runs deep. While rural and urban Americans share some economic challenges, they frequently diverge on questions of culture and values. On few issues are they more at odds than immigration. – Jose A. DelReal and Scott Clement
https://www.washingtonpost.com/graphics/2017/national/rural-america/

 

NEW YORK POST
— Why Obama’s presidency didn’t lead to black progress – Jason Riley
http://nypost.com/2017/06/17/why-obamas-presidency-didnt-lead-to-black-progress/

 

INVESTOR’S BUSINESS DAILY
— Are States The Next ‘Too Big To Fail’? – TED DABROWSK
http://www.investors.com/politics/commentary/are-states-the-next-too-big-to-fail/

June 16 Evening Edition

NBC5
— Where Is Gov. Rauner?  There has been no public sighting of Gov. Bruce Rauner this week – Mary Ann Ahern
http://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/where-is-gov-rauner-428906433.html

 

CBS2
— Some Cuban-Americans Here Praise Trump Sanctions On Communist Nation
http://chicago.cbslocal.com/2017/06/16/cuban-americans-trump-policy/

 

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— Trump: Rep. Steve Scalise ‘took a bullet for all of us’ – AP  (DIERSEN: In your precinct, in municipality, in your township/ward, in your county, and in Illinois, who hates Trump the most?  How strongly do the aforesaid “take out” their hatred against their Republican Precinct Committeeman/Captain?)
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/nationworld/ct-congressional-baseball-shooting-20170615-story.html
— Rauner hits Madigan with TV attack ads ahead of special session – Rick Pearson  (DIERSEN: If you sought a government office or a political office, who would attack you? Those who are members of one or more of the following groups would attack 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/or 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.)
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/politics/ct-bruce-rauner-madigan-tv-ads-special-sesssion-met-0619-20170618-story.html
— State Rep. Laura Fine, D-Glenview, criticizes Rauner’s decision to call state legislators back to Springfield – Alexandra Kukulka
http://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/glenview/news/ct-gla-town-hall-tl-0622-20170616-story.html
— Treat Dad to a Corvette (show) on Father’s Day – Larry Nutson  (DIERSEN: My outstanding father died suddenly in 1969 when he was 47 and I was 21. He would not have been surprised that I bought a new 1972 Corvette in 1971.  I had bought a new 1966 Pontiac Tempest Sprint in 1966, a new 1968 Oldsmobile 442 in 1967, and a new 1969 Dodge Charger SE in 1968.)
http://www.chicagotribune.com/classified/automotive/ct-corvette-show-fathers-day-20170616-story.html
— Springfield, you’ve got 10 days. Do it in less. – Editorial
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/opinion/editorials/ct-rauner-budget-special-session-madigan-edit-20170618-story.html
— Why an elected Chicago school board is still a bad idea – Editorial
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/opinion/editorials/ct-chicago-elected-school-board-emanuel-edit-20170616-story.html

 

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— Fathers and marriage are crucial to a strong society – Mona Charen
http://chicago.suntimes.com/columnists/fathers-and-marriage-are-crucial-to-a-strong-society/

 

DAILY HERALD
— What will Bail Reform Act mean for Kane County jail? – James Fuller
http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20170615/news/170619319/
— Nekritz won’t run for Illinois House again in 2018 – Jake Griffin
http://www.dailyherald.com/news/20170616/nekritz-wont-run-for-illinois-house-again-in-2018
— Wheaton couple, Bob and Katy Goldsborough, come forward to move historic mansion – Katlyn Smith
http://www.dailyherald.com/news/20170616/wheaton-couple-come-forward-to-move-historic-mansion–
— OUTSTANDING: Video gambling discussion on hold in Palatine – Bob Susnjara
http://www.dailyherald.com/news/20170616/video-gambling-discussion-on-hold-in-palatine

 

CRAIN’S CHICAGO BUSINESS
— Trump’s Cuba travel restrictions won’t hurt Rutherford’s tour business – GREG HINZ
http://www.chicagobusiness.com/article/20170616/BLOGS02/170619906/trumps-cuba-travel-restrictions-wont-hurt-this-illinois-pols-tour

 

SPRINGFIELD STATE JOURNAL REGISTER
— Senate President Cullerton suggests bucking Rauner on budget – AP
http://www.sj-r.com/news/20170616/senate-president-cullerton-suggests-bucking-rauner-on-budget

 

QUINCY HERALD WHIG
— Hatred over political differences has got to stop – Editorial  (DIERSEN: In your precinct, in municipality, in your township/ward, in your county, and in Illinois, who hates Trump the most?  How strongly do the aforesaid “take out” their hatred against their Republican Precinct Committeeman/Captain?)
http://www.whig.com/20170616/hatred-over-political-differences-has-got-to-stop#

 

CHEROKEE TRIBUNE & LEDGER NEWS
— Batinick seeks two-year budget deal to take gubernatorial politics out of process – Greg Bishop
http://www.tribuneledgernews.com/extra/news/batinick-seeks-two-year-budget-deal-to-take-gubernatorial-politics/article_9958e80c-2a52-5ace-aec3-bf96305ed9b9.html
— Proposed GOP tax increase would continue outmigration and backfire politically, some warn – Greg Bishop
http://www.tribuneledgernews.com/extra/news/proposed-gop-tax-increase-would-continue-outmigration-and-backfire-politically/article_498dd2e5-91a3-5796-9332-1417eb3f5c4f.html

 

CHICAGO READER
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Ever-increasingly, Democrats promote LGBTQ activity.
https://www.chicagoreader.com/chicago/EventSearch?id=landing&eventCategory=1124739

 

SAGAMON SUN
— Property tax breaks could also break Rauner, Kennedy hopes, radio host Pat Hughes says – Karen Kidd
http://sangamonsun.com/stories/511126095-property-tax-breaks-could-also-break-rauner-kennedy-hopes-radio-host-says

 

ILLINOIS LEAKS
— Stark County Sheriff upholds rule of law – Shuts down County Board Meeting – KIRK ALLEN
http://edgarcountywatchdogs.com/2017/06/video-stark-county-sheriff-upholds-rule-of-law-shuts-down-county-board-meeting/

 

CAPITOL FAX
— Illinois would lose about $122 million without Powerball and Mega Millions
https://capitolfax.com/2017/06/16/illinois-would-lose-about-122-million-without-powerball-and-mega-millions/
— Luckily for Chris Kennedy signs don’t vote
https://capitolfax.com/2017/06/16/luckily-for-chris-kennedy-signs-dont-vote/

 

FOX BUSINESS
— Illinois Lawmakers to Return for Special Session to Address Budget Impasse – Joe Barrett
http://www.foxbusiness.com/features/2017/06/16/illinois-lawmakers-to-return-for-special-session-to-address-budget-impasse.html

 

GOPUSA
— TRAGIC: Only a handful of California cities still have a majority of Republican voters
http://www.gopusa.com/?p=25681

 

FEDERALIST
— Trans Is Mainstreaming Blood-Drinking And Twerking Second-Graders. Will We Ever Say ‘Enough’? – Kaeley Triller Haver
http://thefederalist.com/2017/06/16/trans-mainstreaming-blood-drinking-twerking-second-graders-will-ever-say-enough/

 

BREITBART
— Jesuit Scholar: Islamic Extremists Are the True Muslims – THOMAS D. WILLIAMS, PH.D.
http://www.breitbart.com/national-security/2017/06/16/jesuit-scholar-islamic-extremists-are-the-true-muslims/
— Oliver Stone: Deep State, Military-Industrial Complex, Intel Agencies Trying to Shape Policy With Leaks – JEFF POOR  (DIERSEN: Democrats “shape policy” in the federal government a) by hiring, retaining, and promoting Democrats and b) by wasting the careers of and by getting rid of federal employees who are Republican.)
http://www.breitbart.com/video/2017/06/15/oliver-stone-deep-state-military-industrial-complex-intel-agencies-trying-to-shape-policy-with-leaks/

 

DAILY CALLER
— Rasmussen: 50 Percent Of Likely Voters Give Trump The Thumbs Up – Alex Pfeiffer (DIERSEN: What percent of the voters in your precinct, in your municipality, in your township/ward, in your county, and in Illinois give Trump the thumps up?  From what I see, those who give Trump the thumbs down are 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://dailycaller.com/2017/06/16/rasmussen-50-percent-of-likely-voters-give-trump-the-thumbs-up/
— Marxist Wisconsin Professor Rakes In $170,000 Per Year Teaching About Inequality And Oppression – Eric Owens
http://dailycaller.com/2017/06/13/marxist-wisconsin-professor-rakes-in-170000-per-year-teaching-about-inequality-and-oppression/

 

NATIONAL REVIEW
— Good Riddance to DAPA—but DACA Should Be Next – Editorial
http://www.nationalreview.com/article/448731/dapa-immigration-order-trump-rolls-back-obama-amnesty
— Yes, Trump May Face Credible Obstruction-of-Justice Claims – David French (DIERSEN: If I had not been denied my 7th Amendment rights in Diersen v. GAO, my Democrat GAO superiors would have faced credible obstruction-of-career claims.)
http://www.nationalreview.com/article/448715/donald-trump-obstruction-justice-robert-mueller-investigation-risk

 

POLITICO
— Scalise faced ‘imminent risk of death’ when he arrived at hospital  His doctor says the House majority whip remains in critical condition after gunshot wound, but that risk of death now ‘substantially lower.’ – RACHAEL BADE
http://www.politico.com/story/2017/06/16/scalise-remains-in-critical-condition-doctor-says-239645

 

ABC NEWS
— Illinois governor calls special session to force budget deal – AP
http://abcnews.go.com/Politics/wireStory/illinois-governor-calls-special-session-force-budget-deal-48062479

 

CBS NEWS
— Could Illinois be the first state to file for bankruptcy? – AIMEE PICCHI
http://www.cbsnews.com/news/could-illinois-be-the-first-state-to-file-for-bankruptcy/

 

FED SMITH
— OMB Orders Elimination of Dozens of Agency Reporting Requirements – Ian Smith  (DIERSEN: What about reports on a) progress made hiring, retaining, and promoting Democrats, and especially Democrats who are minority, female, and/or young and b) progress made getting rid of Republicans, and especially Republicans who are White, male, older, and/or non-veteran?)
https://www.fedsmith.com/2017/06/16/omb-orders-elimination-dozens-agency-reporting-requirements/

June 15 Evening Edition

ABC7
— Rauner calls for 10-day special session to force budget deal – AP
http://abc7chicago.com/politics/rauner-calls-for-10-day-special-session-next-week/2103254/
— Powerball, Mega Millions to drop Illinois due to state’s budget crisis
http://abc7chicago.com/news/powerball-mega-millions-to-drop-illinois-due-to-states-budget-crisis/2102938/
— Play sponsors pulling out after President Trump lookalike killing scene in ‘Julius Caesar’
http://abc7chicago.com/news/play-sponsors-pulling-out-after-trump-lookalike-killing-scene-in-julius-caesar/2087587/

 

NBC5
— Rauner Calls Illinois Lawmakers Back to Springfield for Special Session  “Republicans in the General Assembly have laid out a compromise budget plan that I can sign,” Rauner said in a video announcing the special session. – Mary Ann Ahern
http://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/Rauner-to-Call-Lawmakers-to-Special-Session-in-Springfield-Sources-428542623.html
— Powerball, Mega Millions to Drop Illinois Amid State Budget Crisis  The association, which runs Mega Millions and Powerball, said in internal Illinois Lottery communications it would drop the games
http://www.nbcchicago.com/blogs/ward-room/powerball-mega-millions-dropping-illinois-lottery-budget-crisis-428662263.html

 

CBS2
— Rauner Calls Special Session, But Will Lawmakers Pass Budget? – Derrick Blakley
http://chicago.cbslocal.com/2017/06/15/rauner-calls-special-session-but-will-lawmakers-pass-budget/

 

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— Pressure for budget deal builds as Rauner calls special session, Cullerton says no stopgap – Kim Geiger and Rick Pearson
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/politics/ct-bruce-rauner-illinois-legislature-budget-special-session-met-06-20170615-story.html
— Scalise has more surgery as authorities track shooter’s path to Virginia baseball field – AP
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/nationworld/ct-congressional-baseball-shooting-20170615-story.html
— Oak Brook abruptly drops red light camera lawsuit – Chuck Fieldman
http://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/oak-brook/news/ct-dob-drop-red-light-lawsuit-tl-0622-20170615-story.html
— State budget prompts legislators to call ’emergency’ town hall in Naperville – Erin Hegarty
http://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/naperville-sun/news/ct-nvs-illinois-budget-town-hall-naperville-st-0616-20170615-story.html

 

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— Powerball, Mega Millions to drop Illinois due to state’s budget crisis – Tina Sfondeles and Stefano Esposito
http://chicago.suntimes.com/news/powerball-mega-millions-to-drop-illinois-due-to-states-budget-crisis/
— Gov. Rauner calls for 10-day special legislative session – Tina Sfondeles
http://chicago.suntimes.com/news/gov-rauner-calls-for-10-day-special-legislative-session/
— Cut a deal for Illinois in the no-blame zone – Editorial
http://chicago.suntimes.com/opinion/cut-a-deal-for-illinois-in-the-no-blame-zone/
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Ever-increasingly, Democrats promote Islam.
http://chicago.suntimes.com/opinion/an-opening-to-a-better-understanding-of-islam/

 

DAILY HERALD
— NIU president to step down after report shows mismanagement – AP
http://www.dailyherald.com/news/20170615/niu-president-to-step-down-after-report-shows-mismanagement
— Tom Cullerton works with local assessors to give residents better understanding of property taxes
http://www.dailyherald.com/submitted/20170615/tom-cullerton-works-with-local-assessors-to-give-residents-better-understanding-of-property-taxes
— Cubans now face same deportation risk as other immigrants – AP
http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20170615/news/306159973/

 

CRAIN’S CHICAGO BUSINESS
— Rauner calls special session as lawmakers await Madigan’s move – GREG HINZ
http://www.chicagobusiness.com/article/20170615/BLOGS02/170619924/rauner-calls-special-session-as-lawmakers-await-madigans-move
— Latest victim of budget impasse: Your commute. – NONA TEPPER
http://www.chicagobusiness.com/article/20170615/NEWS02/170619920/latest-victim-of-budget-impasse-your-commute
— Summer vacation? Lots of Americans say they can’t afford it. – AP  (DIERSEN: Your GOPUSA Illinois Editor and his wife are not planning any kind of vacation. I went on vacations in 1969, 1970, 1971, 1973, 1974, 1975, 1976, 1977.  My wife and I went on many vacations, typically four each year, 1978-1992 in connection with her business trips to luxury resorts all across America.  Of course, my Democrat IRS and GAO superiors, supervisors, coworkers, and subordinates were beyond furious about that.)
http://www.chicagobusiness.com/article/20170615/NEWS07/170619933/summer-vacation-lots-of-americans-say-they-cant-afford-it

 

CHAMPAIGN/URBANA NEWS GAZETTE
— Fewer public offices: It is doable – Jim Dey
http://www.news-gazette.com/news/local/2017-06-15/jim-dey-fewer-public-offices-it-doable.html

 

KANKAKEE DAILY JOURNAL
— Officials push Rauner on Peotone airport
http://www.daily-journal.com/news/local/officials-push-rauner-on-peotone-airport/article_c6e540f6-152b-542c-8c82-9daeeff19eda.html

 

ILLINOIS NEWS NETWORK
— Where have all the new homes gone? – Austin Berg
https://www.ilnews.org/opinion/berg-where-have-all-the-new-homes-gone/article_c2f59dce-5146-11e7-89e1-87cceb3f05f8.html

 

ILLINOIS LEAKS
— NIU’s President Baker steps down effective June 30th – JOHN KRAFT
http://edgarcountywatchdogs.com/2017/06/nius-president-baker-steps-down-effective-june-30th/
— Is Congress paving way for Illinois to file Bankruptcy? – KIRK ALLEN
http://edgarcountywatchdogs.com/2017/06/is-congress-paving-way-for-illinois-to-file-bankruptcy/

 

ILLINOIS REVIEW
— REP. IVES CALLS FOR STATE BUDGET THAT SPENDS LESS THAN REVENUE PROJECTIONS
http://illinoisreview.typepad.com/illinoisreview/2017/06/rep-ives-calls-for-state-budget-that-spends-less-than-revenue-projections.html
— REP MCSWEENEY RESISTS GOP FLOOR LEADER’S INCOME TAX HIKE PUSH
http://illinoisreview.typepad.com/illinoisreview/2017/06/house-il-gop-spokesman-promotes-tax-hike.html
— STATE REP ALLEN SKILLICORN CALLS FOR FORENSIC AUDIT OF ILLINOIS’ $15B IN UNPAID BILLS  (DIERSEN: I became a Forensic Accountant in 1997.)
http://illinoisreview.typepad.com/illinoisreview/2017/06/state-rep-calls-for-forensic-audit-of-illinois-15b-in-unpaid-bills.html
— IL SENATOR DAVE SYVERSON BLAMES LEFTIST RHETORIC FOR ATTACK ON U.S. CONGRESS MEMBERS
http://illinoisreview.typepad.com/illinoisreview/2017/06/il-senator-blames-leftist-rhetoric-for-attack-on-us-congress-members.html

 

CAPITOL FAX
— Raoul, Brady, Cullerton, Illinois Policy Institute, Durkin, DGA, Radogno respond *** Rauner calls 10-day special session
https://capitolfax.com/2017/06/15/rauner-calls-10-day-special-session/
— Pritzker campaign takes advantage of new Facebook tech
https://capitolfax.com/2017/06/15/pritzker-campaign-takes-advantage-of-new-facebook-tech/

 

GOPUSA
— ICE chief says illegal aliens should have fear of being deported
http://www.gopusa.com/?p=25828
— N.J. teacher suspended over yearbook censorship of pro-Trump messages
http://www.gopusa.com/?p=25758

 

DAILY CALLER
— Mark Steyn: ‘The Left Wants To Denormalize And Dehumanize Its Political Opposition’ – Peter Hasson  (DIERSEN: My critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes focus on denormalizing and dehumanizing those like me who they cannot manipulate/dominate.)
http://dailycaller.com/2017/06/14/marc-steyn-the-left-wants-to-denormalize-and-dehumanize-its-political-opposition/

 

NATIONAL REVIEW
— Environmentalists Demand Trillions in Lower Returns for Pensions – MATT MACKOWIAK
http://www.nationalreview.com/article/448651/pensions-divest-energy-stocks-terrible-idea

 

WASHINGTON POST
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: An anti-Trump says “The criminal investigation of Trump puts his presidency in peril.”
https://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/right-turn/wp/2017/06/15/the-criminal-investigation-of-trump-puts-his-presidency-in-peril/
— Suspect blasted GOP for favoring ‘super rich’ in letters to local newspaper – Abigail Hauslohner and Julie Tate  (DIERSEN: My Democrat superiors, supervisors, coworkers, and subordinates in the federal government always blasted me as being “super rich.” While I worked for the Post Office 1966-1969, they stressed the new 1966 Pontiac Tempest Sprint, the new 1968 Oldsmobile 442, and the new 1969 Dodge Charger SE that I drove to work.  They stressed that I stayed at the University Plaza Dormitory at NIU.  While I worked for IRS 1971-1980, they stressed the new 1972 Chevy Corvette, the new 1978 Chevy Chevette, and the new 1978 Oldsmobile Delta 88 Royale that I bought.  They stressed the new town home that I bought in 1972, the studio condo that I bought in 1974, the one bedroom condo that I bought in 1976, 1017 East Harrison in Wheaton that my wife and I bought in 1978. They stressed the tuition that I paid for graduate courses at Loyola 1972-1976 and DePaul 1976-1980. They stressed my wife’s salary.  While I worked for GAO 1980-1997, they stressed 915 Cove Court that we had built in Wheaton in 1984, the collector cars that I bought in 1989 and 1994, the tuition that I paid for graduate finance courses 1992-1997, my wife’s salary, that we had no children, and the money that we saved for our retirement.)

https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/2017/live-updates/public-safety/updates-shooting-at-congressional-baseball-practice-in-virginia/suspect-blasted-gop-for-favoring-super-rich-in-letters-to-local-newspaper/

June 15 Morning Edition

ABC7
— If Illinois lawmakers don’t pass budget, IDOT may stop all roadwork – Jessica D’Onofrio
http://abc7chicago.com/politics/no-illinois-budget-could-mean-no-roadwork-idot-says/2102138/

 

NBC5
— Rauner to Call Lawmakers to Special Session in Springfield: Sources – Mary Ann Ahern
http://www.nbcchicago.com/blogs/ward-room/Rauner-to-Call-Lawmakers-to-Special-Session-in-Springfield-Sources-428542623.html
— IDOT Could Halt Road Construction Due to State Budget Impasse
http://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/IDOT-Could-Halt-Road-Construction-Due-to-State-Budget-Impasse-428616113.html
— Seeking Normalcy, Congress Heads Back to Work Day After Shooting  The shocking events left the Capitol horrified and stunned, and prompted immediate reflection on the current hostility and vitriol in American politics – Erica Werner and Chad Day
http://www.nbcchicago.com/news/national-international/Congress-Seeks-Normalcy-After-Shooting-428588803.html

 

CBS2
— Congressional Charity Baseball Game To Go On After Shooting Spree At Practice
http://chicago.cbslocal.com/2017/06/15/congressional-charity-baseball-game-shooting-spree-practice/

 

FOX NEWS CHICAGO
— IDOT could halt road construction due to state budget impasse
http://www.fox32chicago.com/news/local/261516481-story

 

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— Business pushes Rauner to sign bill to protect immigrants – Robert Reed  (DIERSEN: Ever-increasingly, business sides with foreign countries and with their citizens AGAINST America and AGAINST its citizens.)
http://www.chicagotribune.com/business/columnists/ct-immigration-rauner-robert-reed-0615-biz-20170614-column.html
— Potential Emanuel challenger ‘Chuy’ Garcia steps out tonight
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/politics/ct-morning-spin-thursday-edition-20170614-story.html
— International poll: Most people say there’s no such thing as cultural superiority – Bloomberg  (DIERSEN: Ever-increasingly, individuals, organizations, companies, governments, and countries 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 HINT/IMPLY/ARGUE/SHOUT THAT THEY ARE CULTURALLY SUPERIOR.)
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/nationworld/sns-tns-bc-cultural-superiority-poll-20170602-story.html
— Man with concealed carry permit fires at robbers on Wacker Drive – Tony Briscoe
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/breaking/ct-downtown-chicago-concealed-carry-robbery-20170614-story.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Anti-Trumps crow about their success in turning people against Trump.
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/nationworld/politics/ct-ap-poll-trump-20170615-story.html
— Naperville outdoor Wi-Fi park may cost $400,000, be funded by donations – Erin Hegarty
http://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/naperville-sun/ct-nvs-naperville-tech-park-funding-st-0616-20170615-story.html

 

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— How property tax assessments in Cook County favor the rich – Editorial  (DIERSEN: I should write a book about the property tax assessment history of 915 Cove Court in Wheaton and related litigation.  Rich individuals, rich organizations, rich companies, and rich governments fought tooth and nail against lowering the assessment because of unrecorded easements, code violations, construction defects, lot drainage problems, etc.)
http://chicago.suntimes.com/opinion/how-property-tax-assessments-in-cook-county-favor-the-rich/
— IDOT to put brakes on roadwork due to state budget impasse – Mitchell Armentrout
http://chicago.suntimes.com/news/idot-to-put-brakes-on-roadwork-due-to-state-budget-impasse/

 

DAILY HERALD
— DuPage looking to improve election results website – Robert Sanchez
http://www.dailyherald.com/news/20170615/dupage-looking-to-improve-election-results-website
— Libertyville District 128 school board member, secretary indicted on perjury charges – Lee Filas and Charles Keeshan
http://www.dailyherald.com/news/20170614/libertyville-district-128-school-board-member-secretary-indicted-on-perjury-charges

 

SPRINGFIELD STATE JOURNAL REGISTER
— Finding ways to rein in hateful political rhetoric – Editorial
http://www.sj-r.com/opinion/20170614/our-view-finding-ways-to-rein-in-hateful-political-rhetoric

 

CHAMPAIGN/URBANA NEWS GAZETTE
— Davis, Shimkus to play ball the day after Illinois man’s attack – Tom Kacich
http://www.news-gazette.com/tom-kacich/2017-06-15/davis-shimkus-play-ball-day-after-illinois-mans-attack.html

 

PEORIA JOURNAL STAR
— Trump’s view of Cuba worries some central Illinois leaders – Chris Kaergard
http://www.pjstar.com/news/20170614/trumps-view-of-cuba-worries-some-central-illinois-leaders

 

NPR ILLINOIS
— What’s It Gonna Take To Get A Budget? – CHARLES N. WHEELER
http://nprillinois.org/post/illinois-issues-what-s-it-gonna-take-get-budget#stream/0

 

WSIL TV
— Amid uproar, Southern Baptists condemn ‘alt-right’ movement – AP (DIERSEN: Of course, anti-Whites will use this to condemn all Whites.)
http://www.wsiltv.com/story/35662203/southern-baptists-reconsider-condemning-alt-right-movement

 

CENTRAL ILLINOIS PROUD
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: If you mock Trump, anti-Trumps promote you.  If you mock Trump, you mock those who support Trump.
http://www.centralillinoisproud.com/news/politics/australias-pm-mocks-trump-at-political-event/741921169

 

CARMI TIMES
— Budget impasse in Springfield brought home by forum – Larry Eskridge
http://www.carmitimes.com/news/20170614/budget-impasse-in-springfield-brought-home-by-forum

 

O’FALLON
— Illinois Lieutenant Governor Evelyn Sanguinetti Visits O’Fallon
http://www.ofallon.org/home/news/illinois-lieutenant-governor-evelyn-sanguinetti-visits-o%E2%80%99fallon

 

WIRE POINTS
— New Study Details How Pensions Exploit New And Younger Teachers – Mark Glennon
http://www.wirepoints.com/new-study-details-how-pensions-exploit-new-and-younger-teachers-wirepoints-original/

 

DUPAGE POLICY JOURNAL
— Durkin touts GOP package of budget compromise legislation – Hoang Tran
http://dupagepolicyjournal.com/stories/511127623-durkin-touts-gop-package-of-budget-compromise-legislation

 

SANGAMON SUN
— ‘Panicked’ Democrats fear House downfall after school funding bill, radio host Pat Hughes says – Karen Kidd
http://sangamonsun.com/stories/511126076-panicked-democrats-fear-house-downfall-after-school-funding-bill-radio-host-says

 

ILLINOIS POLICY INSTITUTE
— ILLINOIS REPUBLICANS’ BUDGET PLAN HIKES TAXES BY $5 BILLION – Craig Lesner and John Klingner
https://www.illinoispolicy.org/illinois-republicans-budget-plan-hikes-taxes-by-5-billion/
— Education finance solutions – Ted Dabrowski, John Klingner
https://www.illinoispolicy.org/reports/education-finance-solutions/

 

ILLINOIS FAMILY ACTION
— Is It Time to Increase the Size of Congress? – Robert Eno
https://illinoisfamilyaction.org/2017/06/is-it-time-to-increase-the-size-of-congress/

 

THE BLAZE
— The LGBT agenda is an active threat to our children – Matt Walsh
http://www.theblaze.com/contributions/matt-walsh-the-lgbt-agenda-is-an-active-threat-to-our-children/
— What Bernie Sanders did after Giffords 2011 shooting is coming back to haunt him – Carlos Garcia
http://www.theblaze.com/news/2017/06/14/what-bernie-sanders-did-after-giffords-2011-shooting-is-coming-back-to-haunt-him/

 

FOX NEWS
— Bost: Shooter Contacted Our Office 10 Times in Past Year
http://insider.foxnews.com/2017/06/15/illinois-house-member-shooter-contacted-our-office-10-times-past-year

 

FREEDOM’S JOURNAL
— NO MORE FREE LUNCH – Ken Blackwell
https://freedomsjournalinstitute.org/latest-news/opinion/no-more-free-lunch/

 

WORLD NET DAILY
— SCALISE SHOOTER ‘LIKED’ LEFT-WING SMEAR GROUP LINKED TO CHICK-FIL-A ATTACK  Fan of SPLC, MSNBC’s Rachel Maddow, TV shows favored by left – JOE WILSON
http://www.wnd.com/2017/06/scalise-shooter-liked-southern-poverty-law-center/
— ‘GAYS’ BATTLE RULING THEY CAN’T FORCE CHRISTIAN TO PROMOTE HOMOSEXUALITY  ‘Americans should always have the freedom to say no’ – BOB UNRUH
http://www.wnd.com/2017/06/gays-battle-ruling-they-cant-force-christian-to-promote-homosexuality/

 

AMERICAN THINKER
— New York Times publishes despicable lies to soften its own culpability for left wing violence – Thomas Lifson
http://www.americanthinker.com/blog/2017/06/new_york_times_publishes_despicable_lies_to_soften_its_own_culpability_for_left_wing_violence.html

 

FEDERALIST
— How To Keep Your Online Browsing Unfiltered By Political Propaganda – Jon Del Arroz
http://thefederalist.com/2017/06/14/keep-online-browsing-unfiltered-political-propaganda/

 

WASHINGTON TIMES
— We don’t need gun control — we need Democrat control – Cheryl K. Chumley
http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/jun/15/we-dont-need-gun-control-we-need-democrat-control/

 

ASSOCIATED PRESS
— POLL SHOWS MOST DOUBT TRUMP’S RESPECT FOR INSTITUTIONS (DIERSEN: My Democrat superiors in the federal government a) focused on hiring, retaining, and promoting Democrats, and especially Democrats who were minority, female, and/or young and b) focused on getting rid of their employees who Republican, and especially Republicans who were White, male, older, and/or non-veteran.  The longer that I worked for the federal government, the more that I doubted my Democrat superiors’ respect for federal Civil Service laws, rules, and regulations.  If they had respected Civil Service laws, rules and regulations, my Democrat GAO superiors would NOT have forced me to retire in 1997 when I was 49 years old, would NOT have always ranked me in the bottom half of my coworkers for pay-for-performance purposes, would have promoted me beyond GS-13, would have assigned me to audits of IRS, and would NOT have 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 would have promoted me beyond GS-12, would NOT have disallowed my education deductions in 1978, and they would NOT have disallowed my partial day per diem claims in 1974.  My Democrat Post Office superiors would NOT have forced me resign in 1969 and would NOT have disallowed my sick leave requests in 1969 or 1968.)
http://hosted.ap.org/dynamic/stories/U/US_AP_POLL_TRUMP_INSTITUTIONS?SITE=AP&TEMPLATE=DEFAULT&CTIME=2017-06-14-17-35-55

 

WALL STREET JOURNAL
— Lousy Pay Raise? That May Be as Good as It Gets – Greg Ip  (DIERSEN: What raises have you gotten?  Since 1966, when I was 18 years old, my critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes have been beyond furious that because of COLAs, step increases, and/or promotions, my federal salary increased every year that I worked for the federal government 1966-1969 and 1971-1997, except 1980 when I took an $18,847 pay cut in today’s dollars to transfer from IRS to GAO.  While I worked for the Post Office 1966-1969, my salary increased from $15.56/hour to $16.60/hour in today’s dollars. While I worked for IRS 1971-1980, my salary increased from $44,853/year to $90,173/year in today’s dollars. While I worked for GAO 1980-1997, my salary increased from $71,326/year to $122,991/year in today’s dollars.  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.)
https://www.wsj.com/articles/why-the-tight-labor-market-isnt-generating-better-pay-1497441272

 

BLOOMBERG
— Immigration Not Enough to Halt Exodus From Biggest U.S. Cities – Vincent Del Giudice and Wei Lu (DIERSEN: Ever-increasingly, the Democrats who run Chicago, Cook County, and Illinois focus on driving out of Chicago, out of Cook County, and out of Illinois those individuals, organizations, and companies, that at 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.  Ever-increasingly, business sides with foreign countries and with their citizens AGAINST America and AGAINST its citizens.)
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2017-06-15/immigration-not-enough-to-halt-exodus-from-biggest-u-s-cities
(FROM THE ARTICLE: Immigration to the U.S. has failed to make up for the number of residents leaving New York, Los Angeles and Chicago — the nation’s top three metropolitan areas. Chicago — beset by crime, economic and budgetary woes and high taxes — is the net exodus leader among 100 metro areas tracked by Bloomberg using Census Bureau data for the year through July 1, 2016. An average 245 local residents left the Windy City each day compared with the arrival of 71 foreigners. Census doesn’t inquire about a person’s citizenship status. As Chicago struggles, so does Illinois. Last year, the net number of business establishments in the Prairie State fell by 1,235 from 2015, the worst performance of any state in the union, Bureau of Labor Statistics data show. For the nation’s third most-populous metropolitan area, foreign immigration “is the only offset we’ve got and it would be tragic to lose,” said Diane Swonk, chief executive and founder of DS Economics in Chicago.)

 

STARS & STRIPES
— Army’s first openly gay general celebrates advances during pride observance in S. Korea – KIM GAMEL (DIERSEN: From what I see, soon, if not already, if you do not promote LGBTQ activity, the military will not take you, and if you are already in the military, it will get rid of you.  But that is ever-increasingly true of just about all organizations, all companies, all governments, all countries, all etc.)
https://www.stripes.com/news/army-s-first-openly-gay-general-celebrates-advances-during-pride-observance-in-s-korea-1.473623#.WUJtxBFSRZI

 

SALON
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Anti-Trumps use Alexandria shootings against Trump and against Trump’s supporters.
http://www.salon.com/2017/06/15/republican-reaction-to-alexandria-shootings-massive-hypocrisy-and-loose-talk-of-terrorism/