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August 3 Evening Edition

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— Mitchell, Democrats face big job in matching Proft’s messaging – Rich Miller
https://chicago.suntimes.com/columnists/illinois-electioin-democratic-messaging-christian-mitchell-dan-proft/
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Pot pushers push pot.
https://chicago.suntimes.com/?post_type=cst_article&p=1271820
— Rahm crony who helped bank in Manafort case get city grant got $700K in loans – BGA
https://chicago.suntimes.com/business/rahm-emanuel-martin-cabrera-stephen-calk-federal-savings-bank-chicago-paul-manafort-city-grants-loans-bga/
— Former governors Pat Quinn and George Ryan remain firm against death penalty – Michael Sneed
https://chicago.suntimes.com/news/pat-quinn-george-ryan-firm-death-penalty/

 

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— Borrowing billions to lower Chicago’s pension debt? Emanuel’s finance team is considering it. – Hal Dardick
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/politics/ct-met-rahm-emanuel-pension-debt-bonds-20180803-story.html
— Rauner gives decisions about liquor sales near schools to local officials – Rick Pearson (DIERSEN: I should write a book about those in Wheaton who do things that encourage children and homeless people to drink booze.)
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/politics/ct-met-bruce-rauner-booze-sales-20180802-story.html
— Broke in the city: How college students in Chicago afford summertime fun, like Lolla – Savannah Eadens, Morgan Smith
http://www.chicagotribune.com/lifestyles/ct-life-summertime-chicago-college-students-0803-story.html
— This election, prioritize property taxes – Editorial
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/opinion/editorials/ct-edit-property-taxes-illinois-election-20180802-story.html

 

DAILY HERALD
— Trump renews attacks on ‘fake, fake disgusting news’ – AP
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20180803/trump-renews-attacks-on-fake-fake-disgusting-news
— Survey: Drug abuse and mental health top concerns in DuPage County – Robert Sanchez
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20180803/survey-drug-abuse-and-mental-health-top-concerns-in-dupage-county
— Cook County minimum wage, sick leave issues to be on ballot – Eric Peterson
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20180803/cook-county-minimum-wage-sick-leave-issues-to-be-on-ballot

 

CRAIN’S CHICAGO BUSINESS
— Rauner is now a creature of the swamp he rails against The governor promised to be something different—a guy who would “shake up Springfield” and oppose the politics-as-usual tactics of his archnemesis, House Speaker Michael Madigan. Four years can sure change a person. – RICH MILLER
http://www.chicagobusiness.com/opinion/rauner-now-creature-swamp-he-rails-against
— Doggone it, let’s focus on government pensions Despite that cute TV ad of a puppy slobbering on J.B. Pritzker, government pension woes in Chicago and Illinois have managed to find their way back into the news—and not a minute too soon. – GREG HINZ
http://www.chicagobusiness.com/greg-hinz-politics/doggone-it-lets-focus-government-pensions

 

FOX ILLINOIS
— U.S. cities suing President Trump over Affordable Care Act
https://foxillinois.com/news/local/us-cities-suing-president-trump-over-affordable-care-act

 

MCHENRY COUNTY BLOG
— Reporting from Within the March that Shut Down Lake Shore Drive Shows Influence of American Communists
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2018/08/03/reporting-within-march-shut-lake-shore-drive-shows-influence-american-communists/
— Ramping Up for the McHenry Township Road District Abolition Referendum
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2018/08/02/ramping-mchenry-township-road-district-abolition-referendum/

 

MCHENRY TIMES
— Wilcox blasts tax hike, calls for constitutional amendment tying spending with economic growth – Glenn Minnis
https://mchenrytimes.com/stories/511512571-wilcox-blasts-tax-hike-calls-for-constitutional-amendment-tying-spending-with-economic-growth

 

DUPAGE POLICY JOURNAL
— Nybo asks for donations from non-profit he threatened with investigation – W.J. Kennedy
https://dupagepolicyjournal.com/stories/511513844-nybo-asks-for-donations-from-non-profit-he-threatened-with-investigation

 

ILLINOIS REVIEW
— FLORIDA’S “RED FLAG” LAW PULLS IN 200 FIREARMS, 30,000 AMMUNITION ROUNDS SINCE MARCH
http://illinoisreview.typepad.com/illinoisreview/2018/08/new-gun-law.html

 

CAPITOL FAX
— Uihlein gives Proft’s PAC $3.5 million
https://capitolfax.com/2018/08/03/uihlein-gives-profts-pac-35-million/
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Pot pushers push pot.
https://capitolfax.com/2018/08/03/question-of-the-day-2717/

 

DAILY CALLER
— CHICAGO MAYOR RAHM EMANUEL FACING BACKLASH FOR PRIORITIZING ILLEGAL IMMIGRANTS OVER CITIZENS – Nick Givas
http://dailycaller.com/2018/08/03/chicago-rahm-emanuel-illegal-immigrants/

 

LIFE SITE NEWS
— LGBT ‘Catholic’ groups: If Pope can reverse Church teaching on death penalty, why not homosexuality? – Dorothy Cummings McLean
https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/lgbt-catholic-groups-if-pope-can-reverse-church-teaching-on-death-penalty-w

 

THE HILL
— The Family Act would leave all workers with less take-home pay – CARRIE LUKAS (DIERSEN: Ever since we got married in 1978, my critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes have demonized, denigrated, and condemned my wife and I as being disgustingly undeservedly filthy rich DINKs (dual income, no kids). They hint/imply/argue/shout that if we had kids, I never would have been able to earn a) job-related master’s degrees when I was 31 and 48, b) job-related professional certifications when I was 30, 32, 41, 45, 47, and 48, and c) a job-related professional license when I was 32. They hint/imply/argue/shout that if we had kids, a) my wife would not have been able to keep her job at the U.S. League of Savings Institutions, b) we would not have been able to have 915 Cove Court in Wheaton built in 1984, c) GAO would not have promoted me in 1986, d) I would not have been able to buy collector cars in 1989 and 1994, e) we would not have been able to save for our retirement, f) etc.)
http://thehill.com/opinion/civil-rights/400212-the-family-act-would-leave-all-workers-with-less-take-home-pay

August 2 Evening Edition

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

July 29 Evening Edition

NBC NEWS
— GOP volunteers hit streets to save House from ‘Blue Wave’ “You didn’t even see Republican signs because it was assumed that everyone was voting Republican,” a resident of Wheaton, Illinois, said. – Shaquille Brewster (DIERSEN: Includes 3-minute video.)
https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/congress/gop-volunteers-hit-streets-save-house-blue-wave-n895546
(FROM THE ARTICLE: Glen Ellyn, Ill. — Thousands of Republican volunteers were deployed this weekend in a “Super Saturday” push to protect their House majority — knocking on doors, handing out flyers, and calling voters. The Congressional Leadership Fund (CLF), a super PAC backed by House Speaker Paul Ryan, has been aggressive on television airwaves, but Saturday showcased their national field operation, making around 400,000 contacts with voters. . .NBC News followed a field team in Glen Ellyn, west of Chicago, Saturday afternoon. “We’re targeting local issues in local communities, it’s different in each congressional district,” Alexander said when asked about the message to voters. “Here in Illinois we’re talking about the Great Lakes, whereas in Washington we’re talking about Salmon hatcheries, and in Florida we’re talking about the Everglades.” CLF’s push is a sign of how seriously outside groups on both sides are taking the 2018 midterm battle. Volunteers in Illinois wore shirts with the words “Call. Knock. Win. Repeat!” on the back on Saturday. Buoyed by an energized democratic base, Democrats believe they are well positioned to flip the 23 legislative seats they need in order to snatch back control of the House. One of their top targets is Illinois sixth congressional district, home to Republican Rep. Peter Roskam. Roskam has been reelected by near 20-point margins in the past, but represents a suburban Chicago district that Hillary Clinton won by seven points. It’s a top target for national and state Democrats and CFL knows this, building a field office in a low-profile office building deep in the district. The room mirrors a typical campaign office, filled with GOP-themed posters, flyers advocating for the congressman, and a whiteboard listing weekly contact goals. Their aim: to keep Roskam’s Democratic challenger Sean Casten at a distance. “GDP! Good grief, it’s just amazing,” Susan Dahlstedt said to a group of CLF volunteers that knocked on her door in Wheaton, Illinois, referring to gross domestic product and strong economic numbers overall. The strong Trump supporter who suggested to the young group “he can keep his mouth shut sometimes” said she fears a democratic majority voting to impeach the president. “We’ve got to keep the house, it’s really essential,” Dahlstedt said soberly, promising to vote in November. A few blocks over, Michael Vassola saw the same volunteers walk past his house. It’s a Republican effort he says he’s never seen before in his neighborhood. “This is very much a staunchly Republican place,” he said. “You didn’t even see Republican signs because it was assumed that everyone was voting Republican.” But Vassola added: “I’ve lived in this neighborhood for a while and I’m seeing more and more Sean Casten signs — including in the one in front of my house.”)

 

FOX NEWS CHICAGO
— Times publisher asks Trump to reconsider anti-media rhetoric – AP
http://www.fox32chicago.com/politics/times-publisher-asks-trump-to-reconsider-anti-media-rhetoric

ABC7

— Russians still trying to interfere in U.S. elections every ‘way they can’: GOP senator – QUINN SCANLAN (DIERSEN: If the Russians wanted to weaken/harm America, the Russians would help elect Democrats, Libertarians, and Greens.)
https://abc7chicago.com/russians-still-trying-to-interfere-in-us-elections-every-way-they-can-gop-senator/3843474/

 

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— Manafort trial to focus on lavish lifestyle, not collusion with Russia – AP
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/nationworld/ct-manafort-trial-lavish-lifestyle-20180729-story.html

 

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— BEYOND DISGUSTING, BEYOND OUTRAGEOUS: Michigan Democrats hope pot measure brings out youth vote – AP (DIERSEN: To encourage a person to smoke pot is to harm that person. To encourage a younger person to smoke pot is to destroy that person.)
https://chicago.suntimes.com/cannabis/michigan-democrats-hope-pot-measure-brings-youth-vote/
— Tariff-stung Illinois farmers feel pain but keep the faith: ‘It is hurting us’ – Neil Steinberg
https://chicago.suntimes.com/business/tariff-illinois-farmers-free-trade-president-donald-trump/
— Trump, NYT publisher meet to discuss anti-media rhetoric – AP
https://chicago.suntimes.com/news/trump-nyt-publisher-meet-anti-media-rhetoric/

 

DAILY HERALD
— Rising backlash as US firms seek Trump’s steel tariff waiver – AP
https://www.dailyherald.com/article/20180729/business/307299992/

 

NORTHWEST HERALD
— Roskam versus Casten: Divided on gun rights in first televised debate One candidate calls for a ban, the other cites the Constitution – ED KOMENDA
http://www.nwherald.com/2018/07/27/roskam-versus-casten-divided-on-gun-rights-in-first-televised-debate/a1okejy/

 

NPR ILLINOIS
— Trump And New York Times Publisher Clash Over Their Private Meeting – GABRIELA SALDIVIA
http://www.nprillinois.org/post/trump-and-new-york-times-publisher-clash-over-their-private-meeting#stream/0

 

CHICAGO NOW
— Hey Sean Casten, a fetus is not a gall bladder – Dennis Byrne
http://www.chicagonow.com/dennis-byrnes-barbershop/2018/07/hey-sean-casten-a-fetus-is-not-a-gall-bladder/

 

U.S. SENATE FOREIGN RELATIONS COMMITTEE
— July 31, 2018 Hearing: The Honorable Kyle McCarter OF ILLINOIS, TO BE AMBASSADOR EXTRAORDINARY AND PLENIPOTENTIARY OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA TO THE REPUBLIC OF KENYA
https://www.foreign.senate.gov/hearings/nominations-073118

 

DAILY CALLER
— THERAPISTS SEEING PATIENTS WITH TRUMP DERANGEMENT SYNDROME – Kyle Perisic
http://dailycaller.com/2018/07/29/trump-derangement-syndrome-therapy/

 

BREITBART
— He’s Still Here: John Kelly Remains After a Year in the White House – Charlie Spiering (DIERSEN: In retrospect, with benefit of hindsight, I am shocked that despite the tremendous efforts by my critics/opponents to get rid of me, I have survived 19 years as a Republican Precinct Committeeman and 18 years as a GOPUSA Illinois Editor and that I did survive 7 years as a TAPROOT Republicans of Illinois Chairman, 8 years as a Wheaton Chamber of Commerce Government Affairs Committee member, 6 years as a Milton Township Republican Central Committee webmaster, 4 years as an Illinois Center Right Coalition Steering Committee member, 3 years as an American Association of Political Consultants Midwest Chapter board member, almost 18 years as a GAO employee, almost 9 years as an IRS employee, and almost 3 years as a Post Office employee. According to my critics/opponents, I cause all my own problems.)
https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2018/07/29/hes-still-here-john-kelly-remains-after-a-year-in-the-white-house/

 

NEWS BUSTERS
— NBC’s New Anti-NRA Attack Line: They’re Infiltrated By the Russians! – Nicholas Fondacaro (DIERSEN: The Illinois Republican Party (IRP) is infiltrated at all levels by people who reject the traditional family, right to life, immigration, Second Amendment, and other planks in the IRP. They focus on getting rid of those like me who support all the planks in the IRP platform.)
https://www.newsbusters.org/blogs/nb/nicholas-fondacaro/2018/07/29/nbcs-new-anti-nra-attack-line-theyre-infiltrated-russians

 

NEW AMERICAN
— Unsustainable: The Government Pension Pickle that Several States are Facing – James Murphy
https://www.thenewamerican.com/economy/sectors/item/29657-unsustainable-the-government-pension-pickle-that-several-states-are-facing

 

THE HILL
— Supreme Court fight becomes battle for Kavanaugh’s papers – JORDAIN CARNEY (DIERSEN: What is in your “paper trail” and how big is it? My paper trail includes a) all the audits that my Democrat GAO superiors assigned me 1980-1997, b) all the documents related to my serving on Executive Committee of the Chicago Chapter of the Association of Government Accountants 1983-1996, c) all the cases that I my Democrat IRS Special Procedures Staff superiors assigned me 1976-1980, d) all the documents related to my serving as IRS’s Chicago District “Centiphone Manager” during 1973 and 1974, and e) all the tax delinquency accounts that my Democrat IRS superiors assigned me 1971-1976. My paper trail includes all the documents related to all the lawsuits, grievances, and complaints that I filed or was a party to. My paper trail includes all the documents related to my earning a professional license, six professional certifications, three master’s degrees, and a bachelor’s degree. My paper trail includes all documents related to my serving as a Republican Precinct Committeeman since 1999, GOPUSA Illinois Editor since 2000, TAPROOT Republicans of Illinois Chairman 2005-2012, Wheaton Chamber of Commerce Government Affairs Committee member 2003-2011, Illinois Republican Party State Convention Platform and Resolution Committee member in 2008, Milton Township Republican Central Committee webmaster 2008-2010 and 2000-2004, Illinois Center Right Steering Committee member 2003-2007, and American Association of Political Consultants Midwest Chapter board member 2001-2004. My paper trail includes Money Magazine’s 4-page article on me in its February 1978 edition.)
http://thehill.com/homenews/senate/399287-supreme-court-fight-becomes-battle-for-kavanaughs-papers
(FROM THE ARTICLE: Trump pick Brett Kavanaugh, a circuit judge since 2006 who previously worked for President George W. Bush’s administration and Kenneth Starr’s independent counsel investigation into former President Clinton, has a voluminous paper trail that lawmakers estimate tops a million pages. Democrats want to see as many of those papers as they can, while Republicans seeking to confirm Kavanaugh before the midterm elections favor a narrower scope.)

 

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

 

ZILLOW
— FOR SALE: 1002 South Wheaton Avenue, Wheaton – $507,700
https://www.zillow.com/wheaton-il/X1-SS1apc9gppw622z_3o1g1_sse/4448319_zpid/
— FOR SALE: 419 West Park Avenue, Wheaton – $389,900
https://www.zillow.com/wheaton-il/X1-SS1apc9gppw622z_3o1g1_sse/111935094_zpid/

July 25 Evening Edition

CBS2
— Illinois Soybean Farmer Calls Trump’s $12 Billion Aid Plan A ‘Pacifier’
https://chicago.cbslocal.com/video/3905696-illinois-soybean-farmer-calls-trumps-12-billion-aid-plan-a-pacifier/

— IL Tollway Denies Giving Contracts To Political Connections – AP
https://chicago.cbslocal.com/2018/07/25/il-tollway-contracts/

 

FOX NEWS CHICAGO
— Trump star on Hollywood Walk of Fame destroyed again
http://www.fox32chicago.com/news/trump-star-on-hollywood-walk-of-fame-destroyed-again

 

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— Gov. Bruce Rauner’s signature will be added to a letter sent by the majority of the country’s Republican governors in support of Brett Kavanaugh for the Supreme Court nomination — despite the governor’s name being noticeably missing from the letter Wednesday morning. – Tina Sfondeles
https://chicago.suntimes.com/news/illinois-governor-bruce-rauner-no-sign-letter-support-brett-kavanaugh-trump-supreme-court-nominee/
— Rauner one of four GOP govs who didn’t sign letter pushing Kavanaugh nomination – Tina Sfondeles
https://chicago.suntimes.com/news/illinois-governor-bruce-rauner-no-sign-letter-support-brett-kavanaugh-trump-supreme-court-nominee/
— Rauner cuts off money flow to Wilson after weekend cash handout flap – Tina Sfondeles
https://chicago.suntimes.com/news/rauner-ends-money-flow-wilson-church-cash-handout-flap/
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Pot pushers crow about their success in pushing pot.
https://chicago.suntimes.com/cannabis/new-jersey-gurbir-grewal-phil-murphy-steve-fulop-quietly-decriminalizes-weed-marijuana-cannabis-pot/
— European Union to buy ‘a lot of soybeans’ – AP
https://chicago.suntimes.com/business/trade-tariffs-european-union-united-states-donald-trump/
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: An anti-conservative says “Conservatism is in danger if Trump’s cult takes over the GOP.”
https://chicago.suntimes.com/columnists/conservatism-trump-cult-gop-republican-party-gop-democracy/
— How the Great Migration to Chicago became the Great Black Exodus – Alden Loury
https://chicago.suntimes.com/columnists/great-black-exodus-migration/

 

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— Trump buys off soybean farmers (we’ve got the transcript!) – Editorial
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/opinion/editorials/ct-edit-farmers-trump-tariff-soybeans-20180725-story.html
— COD Prepares Non-Native English Speakers for Educational and Career Success
http://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/glen-ellyn/community/chi-ugc-article-cod-prepares-non-native-english-speakers-for-2018-07-25-story.html
— College of DuPage Writing Students Help Battle Illiteracy, Hone Skills Through Literacy DuPage Partnership
http://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/glen-ellyn/community/chi-ugc-article-college-of-dupage-writing-students-help-battl-2018-07-25-story.html
— Newsprint tariffs are Trump’s revenge on hostile press – Charles Selle
http://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/lake-county-news-sun/opinion/ct-lns-selle-trump-tariffs-newsprint-st-0726-story.html
— Lake County Sheriff Curran under fire for comments to radio host Amy Jacobson: She has “awesome skin” – Frank Abderholden
http://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/lake-county-news-sun/news/ct-lns-react-to-curran-radio-remarks-st-0726-story.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: An anti-Trump says “Trump supporters will regret his trade war.”
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/opinion/chapman/ct-perspec-chapman-trump-trade-farmers-auto-0726-20180725-story.html
— Alderman’s plan would force Police Department to curtail gang database and inform people who are listed in it – John Byrne (DIERSEN: What lists do your critics/opponents have you on? My critics/opponents have me on their lists of a) people who support the traditional family, right to life, immigration, Second Amendment, illegal drugs, equal opportunity (no race or gender based preference giving), and the rest of the planks in the Illinois Republican Party and Republican Party platforms; b) people who support the Milton Township Republican Central Committee resolution against video gambling; and c) people who oppose pot, people who are draft avoiders, former union members, federal retirees, Trump supporters, Protestant (baptized, raised, and confirmed as a Missouri Synod Lutheran), conservative, patriotic, Republican, American, White, male, old (born in 1948), non-poor, gun owners, 100% German Americans, those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time, childless, pet-less, American nameplate car owns, etc.)
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/politics/ct-met-munoz-gang-database-ordinance-20180725-story.html

 

DAILY HERALD
— Western Kane County Republicans to host barbecue Aug. 5
https://www.dailyherald.com/submitted/20180725/western-kane-county-republicans-to-host-barbecue-aug-5

 

SPRINGFIELD STATE JOURNAL REGISTER
— Rauner doesn’t sign GOP governors’ letter supporting Trump’s Supreme Court pick – AP
http://www.sj-r.com/news/20180725/rauner-doesnt-sign-gop-governors-letter-supporting-trumps-supreme-court-pick

 

CHAMPAIGN/URBANA NEWS GAZETTE
— Tollway officials defend awarding of contracts – AP
http://www.news-gazette.com/news/2018-07-25/tollway-officials-defend-awarding-contracts.html
— Pols don’t like office mergers – Editorial
http://www.news-gazette.com/opinion/editorials/2018-07-25/editorial-pols-dont-office-mergers.html

 

HERALD & REVIEW
— U.S. Rep. Davis to be with President Trump during Illinois visit Thursday – RYAN VOYLES
https://herald-review.com/news/state-and-regional/govt-and-politics/u-s-rep-davis-to-be-with-president-trump-during/article_6dbc6e1f-87b3-5352-87fd-7151393ca16f.html

 

DUPAGE COUNTY
— DuPage County Launches Annual Budget Survey, Seeks Input on County Spending
http://www.dupageco.org/Content.aspx?id=57845

 

ILLINOIS LEAKS
— State Board of Elections – Laws ignored – Public trust continues to erode – Are we at risk? – KIRK ALLEN
http://edgarcountywatchdogs.com/2018/07/state-board-of-elections-laws-ignored-public-trust-continues-to-erode-are-we-at-risk/

 

ILLINOIS STATE RIFLE ASSOCIATION
— FROM EMAIL TO ISRA MEMBERS IN DUPAGE COUNTY: Dear DuPage County Member, Almost 80 counties in Illinois are considering or have passed “gun sanctuary” resolutions. These resolutions, while not binding, send a message to the politicians and legislature in Springfield that law abiding gun owners have had enough of unwanted attacks against us and the Second Amendment. The ISRA understands that the DuPage county board is considering a resolution in support of the Second Amendment. We are encouraging our members to ask their local county board members to vote in favor of passing this resolution. (DIERSEN: I live in District 4. My representatives on the DuPage County Board are Grant Eckhoff, Tim Elliott, and Amy Grant.)
http://www.isra.org/

 

DUPAGE POLICY JOURNAL
— Kinzler wants to renegotiate, reform pension benefits – Carrie Bradon
https://dupagepolicyjournal.com/stories/511496909-kinzler-wants-to-renegotiate-reform-pension-benefits
— Oberweis objects to free money giveaway via universal basic income – Angela Underwood
https://dupagepolicyjournal.com/stories/511494688-oberweis-objects-to-free-money-giveaway-via-universal-basic-income

 

LAKE COUNTY GAZETTE
— 2018 Property Tax Report: Zion, Volo, Hainesville, Grayslake pay effective property tax rates of 4 percent (DIERSEN: From what I see, my brother and I are paying 10 percent on 1286 Wood Street in Crete.)
https://lakecountygazette.com/stories/511496936-2018-property-tax-report-zion-volo-hainesville-grayslake-pay-effective-property-tax-rates-of-4-percent

 

ILLINOIS REVIEW
— STATE REP BATINICK RESPONDS TO FRIENDLY FIRE ON PROPOSED PENSION SOLUTION
http://illinoisreview.typepad.com/illinoisreview/2018/07/state-rep-batinick-responds-to-friendly-fire-on-proposed-pension-solution-.html
— “REPUBLICAN” RAUNER REFUSES TO BACK TRUMP’S SUPREME COURT PICK
http://illinoisreview.typepad.com/illinoisreview/2018/07/republican-rauner-refuses-to-back-trumps-supreme-court-pick.html

 

CAPITOL FAX
— Rauner the most unpopular governor facing reelection
https://capitolfax.com/2018/07/25/morning-consult-rauner-the-most-unpopular-governor-facing-reelection/
— Rauner adding his signature***Rauner didn’t sign governors’ pro-Kavanaugh letter even though he supports the guy
https://capitolfax.com/2018/07/25/rauner-didnt-sign-governors-pro-kavanaugh-letter-even-though-he-supports-the-guy/
— The tax hike made a huge difference
https://capitolfax.com/2018/07/25/the-tax-hike-made-a-huge-difference/

 

MARIJUANA REPORT
— How Cannabis and Cannabis-Based Drugs Harm Your Brain
https://mailchi.mp/nationalfamilies/how-cannabis-cannabis-based-drugs-harm-your-brainmost-in-us-think-cannabis-has-health-benefits-despite-lack-of-data-more-1930705

 

DAILY CALLER
— HOUSE DEMOCRATS LEAD REPUBLICANS BY A LARGE MARGIN – Robert Donachie
http://dailycaller.com/2018/07/25/house-democrats-republicans-large-margin/

 

FOX NEWS
— Supreme Court pick Brett Kavanaugh supported by most GOP governors in letter: A look at who didn’t sign it – Kaitlyn Schallhorn
http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2018/07/25/supreme-court-pick-brett-kavanaugh-supported-by-most-gop-governors-in-letter-look-at-who-didnt-sign-it.html
(FROM THE ARTICLE: Although he didn’t sign the letter, Rauner did say he supported Kavanaugh earlier this month. “I believe he is highly experienced, well-qualified for the position, and I hope that his nomination is voted on and approved expeditiously,” Rauner said, according to the Chicago Sun-Times.)

July 17 Evening Edition

ABC7
— Trump says ‘I accept’ US intelligence agencies conclusions on Russian meddling – AP
http://abc7chicago.com/politics/trump-i-accept-us-intelligence-agencies-conclusions-on-russian-meddling/3777761/
— How the Russians penetrated Illinois election computers – Chuck Goudie and Christine Tressel
http://abc7chicago.com/politics/how-the-russians-penetrated-illinois-election-computers/3778816/
— JB Pritzker, Bruce Rauner spending $300K a day on governor race – Craig Wall
http://abc7chicago.com/politics/illinois-governor-candidates-spending-$300k-a-day-on-race/3778640/

 

CBS2
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Anti-Trumps say “Migrant Children Allegedly ‘Dragged, Yelled At, And Threatened’ In Chicago Immigration Shelter.”
https://chicago.cbslocal.com/2018/07/17/migrant-children-allegedly-abused-chicago-immigration-shelter/

 

FOX NEWS CHICAGO
— Trump corrects his quote, says misspoke on Russian meddling – AP
http://www.fox32chicago.com/home/trump-says-meeting-with-putin-went-well-despite-criticism-from-gop

 

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— Rauner’s campaign spent nearly $8 million last quarter. Pritzker’s spent more than double that.
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/politics/ct-met-bruce-rauner-jb-pritzker-20180716-story.html
— Pritzker spent nearly $11 million on advertising in recent months, compared to almost $5 million for Rauner – Rick Pearson
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/politics/ct-met-bruce-rauner-jb-pritzker-campaign-cash-20180717-story.html
— Rauner declines to remove Illinois from multistate voter database, criticizes Trump over Putin meeting – Monique Garcia
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/politics/ct-met-bruce-rauner-crosscheck-russia-election-20180717-story.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Anti-Trumps say “Trump’s Putin pivot: Following a blunder, a dubious disavowal.”
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/opinion/editorials/ct-edit-trump-putin-flip-flop-20180717-story.html
— Emanuel: Take away Trump’s security clearance after summit with Putin – John Byrne
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/politics/ct-met-rahm-emanuel-trump-putin-20180717-story.html

 

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Anti-Trumps say “Roskam huddles with Trump at White House, a move with risk as Dem rival pounces.
https://chicago.suntimes.com/columnists/roskam-huddles-with-trump-at-white-house-a-move-with-risk-as-dem-rival-pounces/
— Cook County Board hopefuls report fundraising: Some exceed limits, others not so much – Rachel Hinton
https://chicago.suntimes.com/news/county-board-hopefuls-report-fundraising-some-exceed-limits-others-not-so-much/

 

DAILY HERALD
— Cronin: Rauner will sign measure to disband DuPage County election commission – Robert Sanchez
http://www.dailyherald.com/news/20180717/cronin-rauner-will-sign-measure-to-disband-dupage-county-election-commission
— Rauner says Trump should hold Russians accountable for election hacks – Marni Pyke
http://www.dailyherald.com/news/20180717/rauner-says-trump-should-hold-russians-accountable-for-election-hacks
— Rauner: ‘Very clear that Russian agents hacked election systems’ – Marni Pyke
http://www.dailyherald.com/news/20180717/rauner-very-clear-that-russian-agents-hacked-election-systems
— St. Charles looks to hike alcohol, hotel taxes to prepare for budget shortfalls – Lauren Rohr
http://www.dailyherald.com/news/20180717/st-charles-looks-to-hike-alcohol-hotel-taxes-to-prepare-for-budget-shortfalls
— Lauzen swipes at Kane board after death of utility pole program – James Fuller
http://www.dailyherald.com/news/20180717/lauzen-swipes-at-kane-board-after-death-of-utility-pole-program
— League of Women Voters sets priorities – Mary Pritchard
http://www.dailyherald.com/submitted/20180717/league-of-women-voters-sets-priorities—

 

CRAIN’S CHICAGO BUSINESS
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Anti-Trumps say “Dems push GOP reps on Trump and Putin.”
http://www.chicagobusiness.com/article/20180717/BLOGS02/180719880/dems-push-gop-reps-on-trump-and-putin

 

SAUK VALLEY
— Demmer appointed to GOP leadership position – PAM EGGEMEIER
http://www.saukvalley.com/2018/07/16/demmer-appointed-to-gop-leadership-position/am6rh5m/

 

NPR ILLINOIS
— Charges Against Maria Butina Confirm ‘Infiltration’ Was Part Of Russian 2016 Attack – PHILIP EWING (DIERSEN: I should write a book about Democrats, Libertarians, Greens, ad RINOs who have infiltrated the Illinois Republican Party, DuPage County Republican Central Committee, Milton Township Republican Central Committee, TAPROOT Republicans of Illinois, Illinois Center Right Coalition, etc. Of course, the aforesaid anti-conservatives, their operatives, and their dupes have worked very hard to get rid of me.)
http://nprillinois.org/post/new-charges-confirm-infiltration-was-aspect-russian-2016-attack#stream/0

 

CHICAGO READER
— Cops slammed for ticketing black cyclists: ‘It’s about the police harassing people’ Cycle of injustice continues as blacks still ticketed at far higher rates for biking violations. – John Greenfield
https://www.chicagoreader.com/chicago/cycle-of-injustice/Content?oid=52925575

 

CAPITOL FAX
— Rate Rauner’s new ad: “Just Call Madigan”
https://capitolfax.com/2018/07/17/rate-rauners-new-ad-just-call-madigan/
— Rauner: “I will never sign a bill that violates the Second Amendment” (DIERSEN: What about bills that reject the traditional family, right to life, and immigration planks in the Illinois Republican Party platform?)
https://capitolfax.com/2018/07/17/rauner-i-will-never-sign-a-bill-that-violates-the-second-amendment/
— Pritzker reports spending almost three times as much as Rauner
https://capitolfax.com/2018/07/17/pritzker-reports-spending-almost-three-times-as-much-as-rauner/
— Rauner vetoes anti-Crosscheck bill
https://capitolfax.com/2018/07/17/rauner-vetoes-anti-crosscheck-bill/

 

WASHINGTON TIMES
— No Hillary, Bernie or Joe: 73% of Democratic voters want a ‘fresh face’ in 2020 election – Jennifer Harper (DIERSEN: The less that is known about a candidate, the younger that a candidate is, and the less government/political experience that a candidate has, the more risk there is in supporting that candidate.)
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2018/jul/17/73-of-democratic-voters-want-a-fresh-face-in-the-2/

 

GOPUSA
— Helsinki Hysteria on all sides
http://www.gopusa.com/helsinki-hysteria-on-all-sides/
— Rand Paul sides with Trump on Russia, says critics ‘motivated’ by dislike of president
http://www.gopusa.com/rand-paul-sides-with-trump-on-russia-says-critics-motivated-by-dislike-of-president/
— Judge halts deportations to give illegal aliens time to decide on children
http://www.gopusa.com/judge-halts-deportations-to-give-illegal-aliens-time-to-decide-on-children/
— When the Government Knows What’s Best For You
http://www.gopusa.com/when-the-government-knows-whats-best-for-you/

 

NATIONAL REVIEW
— If All of Your Trusted Friends Say You’re Wrong … Maybe You’re Wrong – JIM GERAGHTY (DIERSEN: While I worked for the federal government for almost 30 years, it was extremely difficult for me to trust any of my superiors, supervisors, coworkers, or subordinates because I knew that they all were under tremendous pressure to get rid of federal employees who shared my demographics. It has been extremely difficult for me to trust activists, candidates, elected officials, party leaders, major donors, political consultants, etc. in Wheaton, in Glen Ellyn, in Milton Township, in DuPage County, and in Illinois who state that they are religious, conservative, and/or Republican because I know that they are under tremendous pressure to get rid of those who share my demographics.)
https://www.nationalreview.com/the-morning-jolt/trump-putin-summit-newt-gingrich-slams-president/

 

THE HILL
— Trump criticizes media amid growing criticism of his handling of Putin – BRETT SAMUELS
http://thehill.com/homenews/administration/397400-trump-criticizes-media-over-response-to-putin-summit

 

WASHINGTON POST
— GAO: Less than half of school districts test water for lead – AP
https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/gao-less-than-half-of-school-districts-test-water-for-lead/2018/07/17/a3cbbee2-8a0c-11e8-9d59-dccc2c0cabcf_story.html
— House panel backs stronger management hand in federal employee discipline – Eric Yoder (DIERSEN: Because I have always been a Republican, were it not for federal civil service protections, a) the Post Office would NOT have hired me in 1966 or let me work there for almost 3 years, b) IRS would NOT have hired me in 1971 or let me work there for almost 9 years, c) IRS would NOT have promoted me in 1972, 1973, or 1974, d) GAO would NOT have hired me in 1980 or let me work there for almost 18 years, and e) GAO would NOT have promoted me in 1986.)
https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/powerpost/wp/2018/07/17/house-panel-backs-stronger-management-hand-in-federal-employee-discipline/

 

GOVERNMENT EXECUTIVE
— House Panel Advances Bills to Streamline Firing, Reduce Employee Protections – Erich Wagner (DIERSEN: Because I have always been a Republican, were it not for federal civil service protections, a) the Post Office would NOT have hired me in 1966 or let me work there for almost 3 years, b) IRS would NOT have hired me in 1971 or let me work there for almost 9 years, c) IRS would NOT have promoted me in 1972, 1973, or 1974, d) GAO would NOT have hired me in 1980 or let me work there for almost 18 years, and e) GAO would NOT have promoted me in 1986.)
https://www.govexec.com/oversight/2018/07/house-panel-advances-bills-streamline-firing-reduce-employee-protections/149813/

 

GAO
— GAO Updates “Yellow Book,” the Preeminent Standards for Government Auditing
https://www.gao.gov/press/yellow_book_updates_2018.htm

July 16 Evening Edition

ABC7
— Trump questions US intel, not Putin, on Russia 2016 meddling – AP
http://abc7chicago.com/politics/trump-questions-us-intel-not-putin-on-russia-2016-meddling/3770949/
— CVS manager who called Chicago police on black woman over coupon ‘no longer employed’  (DIERSEN: Ever-increasingly, Democrats hint/imply/argue/shout that if employers take adverse actions against their employees who are Republican, White, male, older, and/or non-veteran, the real reason for those actions are that those employees are White supremacists, Nazis, KKK members, haters, racists, sexists, bigots, and even worse things.)
http://abc7chicago.com/cvs-managers-involved-in-chicago-coupon-incident-no-longer-employed/3772243/
— More protests expected Monday after body cam video released of South Shore police shooting – Jessica D’Onofrio and Michelle Gallardo
http://abc7chicago.com/more-protests-expected-after-body-cam-video-released-of-south-shore-police-shooting/3770873/

 

NBC5
— Rauner Signs Gun Order of Protection, Waiting Period Laws Rauner also signed a law Monday extending a 72-hour waiting period for all guns
https://www.nbcchicago.com/blogs/ward-room/Rauner-Signs-Gun-Order-of-Protection-Waiting-Period-Laws-488308351.html

 

CBS2
— Governor Rauner Signs So Called ‘Red-Flag’ Gun Legislation
https://chicago.cbslocal.com/2018/07/16/illinois-gun-law/
— Illinois Dems Blast Trump On Twitter After Summit With Putin
https://chicago.cbslocal.com/2018/07/16/trump-putin-summit-2/

 

FOX NEWS CHICAGO
— Vladimir Putin says he wanted Donald Trump to win in 2016, but didn’t interfere – AP
http://www.fox32chicago.com/home/trump-and-putin-meeting-1-on-1-amid-investigations-and-tensions#/

 

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— Rauner doesn’t want Illinois pulled from multistate voter registration system that Democrats call prone to hacking – Monique Garcia
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/politics/ct-met-bruce-rauner-crosscheck-russian-hackers-20180716-story.html
— First black lawmaker to run Illinois Democratic Party: ‘People of color are becoming more engaged’ – Rick Pearson
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/politics/ct-met-illinois-democrats-christian-mitchell-20180715-story.html
— CVS fires 2 Edgewater store employees after white manager calls cops on black customer – Samantha Bomkamp and Hailey Mensik (DIERSEN: Ever-increasingly, Democrats hint/imply/argue/shout that if employers take adverse actions against their employees who are Republican, White, male, older, and/or non-veteran, the real reason for those actions are that those employees are White supremacists, Nazis, KKK members, haters, racists, sexists, bigots, and even worse things.)
http://www.chicagotribune.com/business/ct-biz-cvs-racial-coupon-incident-20180716-story.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Anti-Trumps say “Lawmakers call Trump’s press conference with Putin bizarre, shameful.”
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/nationworld/politics/ct-trump-putin-summit-reaction-20180716-story.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Anti-Trumps say “Trump dances to Putin’s choreography.”
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/opinion/editorials/ct-edit-putin-trump-helsinki-meddling-20180716-story.html
— Chicago watchdog reports harassment in city departments – John Byrne
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/politics/ct-met-sexual-harassment-inspector-general-report-20180716-story.html
— Guns can be removed from those deemed dangerous under law signed by Rauner; he also extends ‘cooling off’ period to assault-style weapons – Robert McCoppin and Monique Garcia
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/breaking/ct-met-illinois-gun-violence-laws-orders-of-protection-20180713-story.html
— Top state business group leader Gregory Baise to retire, keep doing political work – Rick Pearson
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/politics/ct-met-illinois-manufacturers-greg-baise-20180713-story.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: An anti-Trump says “For Republicans, Russian sabotage of our elections is no biggie.” If the Russians tried to get votes for Trump in my precinct, they certainly failed. In my precinct, in the 2016 general election, 211 voted for Clinton, while only 137 voted for Trump. In the 2016 primary election, 93 voted for Kasich, while only 21 voted for Trump. Of course, anti-Trumps want Trump supporters to blast me for that.)
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/opinion/commentary/ct-perspec-sabotage-russians-indictments-american-elections-no-biggie-republicans-0717-story.html

 

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— Rauner signs ‘red flag,’ 72-hour waiting period gun control bills – Alexandra Arriaga
https://chicago.suntimes.com/news/rauner-bill-so-families-mental-issues-guns-removed-court-petition-nra/
— 2 CVS workers fired after coupon incident at Edgewater store
https://chicago.suntimes.com/business/two-cvs-employees-fired-after-incident-customer-edgewater-store-coupon-camilla-hudson-morry-matson/
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Pot pushers push pot.
https://chicago.suntimes.com/cannabis/marijuana-illinois-janus-decision-breast-feeding-mueller-investigation/
— 3 Illinois GOP House members (Roskam, Kinzinger, Hultgren) in rare move, chastise Trump
https://chicago.suntimes.com/news/illinois-senators-house-republicans-react-donald-trump-helsinki/
— Trump questions US intel, not Putin, on Russia 2016 meddling – AP
https://chicago.suntimes.com/news/donald-trump-vladimir-putin-us-russia-helsinki-finland-summit/
— Police union accuses ‘media bias’ of painting police shooting as unjustified – Fran Spielman
https://chicago.suntimes.com/news/fop-police-union-media-bias-shooting-unjustified-harith-augustus-kevin-graham/
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Ever-increasingly, anti-Trumps encourage “families” to come to America illegally, to stay in America illegally, and to bring other families to America illegally.
https://chicago.suntimes.com/immigration/judge-halts-deportation-families-reunited-trump-separation/
— Woman accused of being a covert Russian agent in the U.S. – AP (DIERSEN: What about the millions of activists, candidates, elected officials, party leaders, major donors, and political consultants in America who act as covert agents of Mexico and as covert agents of other foreign countries? Of course, the aforesaid, their operatives, and their dupes work against me.)
https://chicago.suntimes.com/news/woman-covert-russian-agent-us/
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: An anti-Trump says “Trump won’t protect our elections, so states must step up.”
https://chicago.suntimes.com/opinion/trump-putin-summit-press-conference-election-meddling/

 

DAILY HERALD
— COD chairwoman Deanne Mazzochi chosen to fill in Bellock’s House seat – Robert Sanchez
http://www.dailyherald.com/news/20180716/cod-chairwoman-chosen-to-fill-in-bellocks-house-seat
— Illinois lawmakers pile on Trump/Putin summit, use the ‘T’ word – Marni Pyke
http://www.dailyherald.com/news/20180716/illinois-lawmakers-pile-on-trumpputin-summit-use-the-t-word
— Underwood outraises Hultgren in latest campaign finance report – James Fuller
http://www.dailyherald.com/news/20180716/underwood-outraises-hultgren-in-latest-campaign-finance-report

 

CRAIN’S CHICAGO BUSINESS
— Illinois pols—including GOPers—slam Trump’s Helsinki performance – GREG HINZ
http://www.chicagobusiness.com/article/20180716/BLOGS02/180719898/illinois-pols-including-gopers-8212-slam-trumps-helsinki-performance
— Which congressmen have the financial edge? – GREG HINZ
http://www.chicagobusiness.com/article/20180716/BLOGS02/180719900/which-congressmen-have-the-financial-edge
— University chiefs take a hit from tax bill – Bloomberg
http://www.chicagobusiness.com/article/20180716/NEWS13/180719896/university-chiefs-take-a-hit-from-tax-bill
— Don’t reinvent wheel on western access to O’Hare – DAN CRONIN and JOHN CARPENTER
http://www.chicagobusiness.com/article/20180713/ISSUE07/180719955/dont-reinvent-wheel-on-western-access-to-ohare

 

WBBM
— Rauner Dismisses ‘Crosscheck’ Voter Fraud Fears – Bernie Tafoya
https://wbbm780.radio.com/media/audio-channel/rauner-dismisses-crosscheck-voter-fraud-fears

 

SPRINGFIELD STATE JOURNAL REGISTER
— Rauner doesn’t want Illinois pulled from multistate voter registration system – Monique Garcia
http://www.sj-r.com/news/20180716/rauner-doesnt-want-illinois-pulled-from-multistate-voter-registration-system

 

BLOOMINGTON PANTAGRAPH
— Republicans, including Davis, raise big bucks for re-election bids – CHUCK RAASCH
https://www.pantagraph.com/news/local/government-and-politics/elections/republicans-including-davis-raise-big-bucks-for-re-election-bids/article_1593e40f-ae91-54a4-9398-62e24a7aae4f.html

 

HERALD & REVIEW
— Illinois governor signs 2 bills to tighten gun restrictions; Decatur gun sellers dismayed – AP
https://herald-review.com/news/state-and-regional/govt-and-politics/illinois-governor-signs-bills-to-tighten-gun-restrictions-decatur-gun/article_a098f28f-8ed1-5a9f-84dc-e2c6cfa48be1.html
— U.S. Rep. Rodney Davis: ‘Absolutely no doubt’ that Russia meddled in U.S. election
https://herald-review.com/news/local/govt-and-politics/u-s-rep-rodney-davis-absolutely-no-doubt-that-russia/article_b1a82954-b2f4-5597-8c9c-51a386c8401e.html

 

OUR QUAD CITIES
— Durbin concerned about Supreme Court nominee Kavanaugh’s truthfulness during prior confirmation Illinois senator questioned Kavanaugh about involvement in Bush detention policy – Jim Niedelman
https://www.ourquadcities.com/news/4-the-record/durbin-concerned-about-supreme-court-nominee-kavanaugh-s-truthfulness-during-prior-confirmation/1305120022

 

  1. LOUIS POST DISPATCH
    — Metro East Republicans in Congress raise big bucks for fall campaigns – Chuck Raasch
    https://www.stltoday.com/news/local/govt-and-politics/metro-east-republicans-in-congress-raise-big-bucks-for-fall/article_f8bb5608-e28f-51d8-accf-c01b926c98ee.html

 

MCHENRY COUNTY BLOG
— Red Flag Gun Control Bill Signed, Along with 72-Hour Waiting Period for Gun Purchases, Roll Calls
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2018/07/16/red-flag-gun-control-bill-signed-along-72-hour-waiting-period-gun-purchases-roll-calls/

 

ILLINOIS REVIEW
— BI-PARTISAN CRITICISM BROILS ABOUT TRUMP’S COMMENTS DURING POST-SUMMIT PRESS CONFERENCE MONDAY
http://illinoisreview.typepad.com/illinoisreview/2018/07/bi-partisan-criticism-broils-about-trumps-comments-during-post-summit-press-conference-monday.html
— ILLINOIS SCHOOL DISTRICT THREATENS TO CALL POLICE OVER BIBLE GIVEAWAY
http://illinoisreview.typepad.com/illinoisreview/2018/07/illinois-school-district-threatens-to-call-police-over-bible-giveaway.html
— THORNER: KAVANAUGH IN LINE WITH HAMILTON’S THINKING IN FEDERALIST NO. 78 TO INTERPRET LAWS, NOT MAKE THEM
http://illinoisreview.typepad.com/illinoisreview/2018/07/thorner-kavanaugh-in-line-with-hamiltons-thinking-in-federalist-no-78-to-interpret-laws-not-make-the.html
— ANDRZEJEWSKI: TRUMP NEEDS A BRIDGE TO NOWHERE MOMENT ON SPENDING (DIERSEN: What about the many trillions of dollars that the federal government has spent since the 1960s on promoting Affirmative Action, Diversity, and Inclusion, that is, what about the many trillions of dollars that the federal government has spent since the 1960s on wasting the careers of and getting rid of its employees who are Republican, White, male, and/or non-veteran who did not make GS-13 (currently $96,403) by age 25, GS-14 (currently $113,920) by age 30, GS-15 (currently $134,000) by age 35, and Senior Executive Service (currently $164,200) by age 40?)
http://illinoisreview.typepad.com/illinoisreview/2018/07/andrzejewski-trump-needs-a-bridge-to-nowhere-moment-on-spending.html

 

CAPITOL FAX
— Rauner denies tacking to the right with Pence praise
https://capitolfax.com/2018/07/16/rauner-denies-tacking-to-the-right-with-pence-praise/
— John McGovern: “An honorable man in politics”
https://capitolfax.com/2018/07/16/john-mcgovern-an-honorable-man-in-politics/
— Transitions: Baise, Denzler, Demmer, DeWitte, Mazzochi
https://capitolfax.com/2018/07/16/transitions-baise-denzler-demmer-dewitte-mazzochi/

 

GOPUSA
— Assault on Jim Jordan is latest attempted assassination by accusation (DIERSEN: I should write a book about those who accuse me and my GOPUSA ILLINOIS emails of causing Republican candidates to lose elections in Wheaton, in Glen Ellyn, in Milton Township, in DuPage County, and in Illinois. Better yet, I should sue them.)
http://www.gopusa.com/assault-on-jim-jordan-is-latest-attempted-assassination-by-accusation/

 

TPM
— Joe Walsh: ‘I Will Never Support Trump Again’ – Matt Shuham
https://talkingpointsmemo.com/livewire/joe-walsh-i-will-never-support-trump-again

 

NATIONAL REVIEW
— Democrats Are Dumping Moderates – JOHN FUND
https://www.nationalreview.com/2018/07/democrats-dump-moderates-move-to-far-left/

 

WASHINGTON TIMES
— 40% vacancy: Feds release illegal immigrant families instead of filling detention centers Although the beds were empty, the government was still paying for them – Stephen Dinan
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2018/jul/15/illegal-immigrant-family-detention-facilities-belo/

 

WALL STREET JOURNAL
— Gun-Rights Activist Charged With Acting as Russian Agent Maria Butina worked at direction of a ‘high level official in the Russian government,’ Justice Department says; attorney denies charges – Del Quentin Wilber (DIERSEN: What about the millions of activists, candidates, elected officials, party leaders, major donors, and political consultants in America who act as agents of Mexico and as agents of other foreign countries? Of course, the aforesaid, their operatives, and their dupes work against me.)
https://www.wsj.com/articles/gun-rights-activist-charged-with-acting-as-russian-agent-1531770436

 

GOVERNMENT EXECUTIVE
— As Lawmakers Renew Push for Repeal, OPM Says Workforce Orders Are What Federal Employees Want – Eric Katz (DIERSEN: While I worked for GAO 1980-1997, my Democrat GAO superiors hinted/implied/argued/shouted that their employees who were Democrat, minority, female, younger, and/or veteran wanted GAO to get rid of its employees who were Republican, White, male, older, and/or non-veteran.)
https://www.govexec.com/pay-benefits/2018/07/lawmakers-renew-push-repeal-opm-says-workforce-orders-are-what-feds-want/149775/

 

FED WEEK
— OPM Sets Schedule to Carry Out Orders on Discipline (DIERSEN: Ever-increasingly, Democrats hint/imply/argue/shout that if employers take disciplinary actions against their employees who are Republican, White, male, older, and/or non-veteran, the real reason for those actions are that those employees are White supremacists, Nazis, KKK members, haters, racists, sexists, bigots, and even worse things.)
https://www.fedweek.com/issue-briefs/opm-sets-schedule-to-carry-out-orders-on-discipline-bargaining/

July 12 Evening Edition

ABC7
— Rauner stirs controversy with conservative base over same-sex wedding – Craig Wall (DIERSEN: Ever-increasingly, it looks like Rauner’s main strategy to get reelected is to dump individuals, dump organizations, dump companies, and dump governments that support the traditional family, right to life, and/or immigration planks in the Illinois Republican Party platform.)
http://abc7chicago.com/politics/rauner-stirs-controversy-with-conservative-base-over-same-sex-wedding/3753981/
(FROM THE ARTICLE: The wedding picture, posted on Instagram, was considered a slap in the face by many social conservatives and Evangelical Christians. Many Republicans had already felt betrayed when Rauner signed HB40 to provide taxpayer funded abortions after promising he would not. “What I’m hearing through our connections and our networks throughout, people are once again saying there he goes again poking social conservatives in the eye,” said Executive Director of the Illinois Family Institute David Smith. Rauner has been very supportive of LGBTQ rights as governor, most recently by participating in Pride parades in Aurora and Chicago. Many Republicans said officiating a same-sex marriage should be a non-issue for voters. “We should put aside some of our differences, because there’s so much more that we agree on, the governor, myself and also conservatives and independents throughout the state of Illinois,” said Illinois House Republican Leader Jim Durkin. “Well, I would hope that voters would appreciate that Bruce is very much in favor of equality of all people,” Cozzi said. Cozzi added if the picture helps voters appreciate Rauner for his stance on equality, that’s a good thing. But for Rauner, rallying conservatives just may not be in the cards. “I don’t think there’s much he can do to win us back, to win many social conservatives back,” Smith said. The governor’s office said the wedding was a personal event, and Rauner’s campaign spokesman wondered why anyone would make a big deal of it. Rauner also officiated a same-sex wedding in December 2017.)
— Get a sneak peek at the newly-renovated Illinois Governor’s Mansion – Judy Hsu
http://abc7chicago.com/community-events/exclusive-get-a-sneak-peek-at-the-newly-renovated-governors-mansion/3754021/

 

NBC5
— VP Mike Pence to Visit Chicago Friday The vice president will speak at a fundraiser with Roskam
https://www.nbcchicago.com/blogs/ward-room/vice-president-mike-pence-rosemont-chicago-visit-protests-488022931.html

 

CBS2
— Trump Administration To Turn Away Far More Asylum Seekers At The Border Under New Guidance
https://chicago.cbslocal.com/2018/07/12/trump-administration-to-turn-away-far-more-asylum-seekers-at-the-border-under-new-guidance/

 

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— Rauner officiates gay wedding, social conservatives object – Morgan Greene
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/breaking/ct-met-rauner-gay-wedding-20180712-story.html
(FROM THE ARTICLE: Some socially conservative groups were not cheering Rauner’s role in the wedding. “This is just reminding people that he does have a social agenda, and it’s not conservative, it’s not Republican, and it’s certainly not pro-life,” said Illinois Family Institute executive director David E. Smith. “This is just another reminder of how much damage he has done to the Republican brand and its policy goals.” A Rauner spokesman did not immediately return a request for comment. The governor has largely tried to stay out of the fray of LGBTQ issues, but days before he officiated the wedding, Rauner marched in the Aurora Pride parade. Rauner has regularly drawn criticism from conservatives for supporting other progressive causes. Last year, he signed a controversial bill into law that expanded taxpayer-subsidized abortions. He won the March primary against conservative state Rep. Jeanne Ives by just 3 points.)
— Vice President Pence to speak in Rosemont Friday, when Gov. Rauner will introduce him – Rick Pearson
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/politics/ct-met-bruce-rauner-mike-pence-rosemont-20180712-story.html
— Rauner’s ‘toilet’ attack on Pritzker is a real loo-loo – Eric Zorn
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/opinion/zorn/ct-perspec-zorn-toilet-attack-rauner-pritzker-20180713-story.html
— Rauner, Republicans reboot anti-Madigan campaign ahead of November election – Monique Garcia
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/politics/ct-met-bruce-rauner-michael-madigan-republicans-20180712-story.html

 

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— Kavanaugh’s record shows he’s ready to keep government power in check – Jacob Sullum (DIERSEN: My Democrat GAO superiors were “big government” types. In 1997, they were furious when I succeeded in getting the United States Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit a) to rule that Department of Transportation (DOT) had exceeded its powers and b) to invalidate a federal regulation that DOT had put in place in 1973. See Diersen v. Chicago Car Exchange at https://caselaw.findlaw.com/us-7th-circuit/1385001.html.)
https://chicago.suntimes.com/columnists/brett-kavanaugh-supreme-court-nominee-donald-trump-jacob-sullum/
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: An anti-Rauner says “Janus decision hurts black women. Gov. Bruce Rauner doesn’t get it.”
https://chicago.suntimes.com/opinion/janus-supreme-court-gov-bruce-rauner-black-women-unions-kimberly-lightford/
— Hate crime charges filed in Puerto Rico flap — as Gutierrez blasts Trump – Mitch Dudek
https://chicago.suntimes.com/news/cook-county-forest-preserve-police-patrick-connor-resign-fair-shake-puerto-rico-flag-shirt/
https://chicago.suntimes.com/news/text-rep-luis-gutierrezs-house-speech-on-the-forest-preserves-confrontation/
— Dems introduce bill to abolish ICE; Ryan calls it crazy – AP
https://chicago.suntimes.com/immigration/abolish-ice-democrats-paul-ryan-calls-idea-crazy/

 

DAILY HERALD
— Trump White House phenomenally successful – Mike Pence
http://www.dailyherald.com/discuss/20180712/mike-pence-op-ed-trump-white-house-phenomenally-successful

 

CRAIN’S CHICAGO BUSINESS
— Rauner edges a little closer to Trump camp – GREG HINZ
http://www.chicagobusiness.com/article/20180712/BLOGS02/180719931/rauner-edges-a-little-closer-to-trump-camp
(FROM THE ARTICLE: So is the GOP guv trying to send a message to conservative voters who are still miffed at his decision to sign abortion and immigration bills unpopular with some conservatives? . . . Either way, Democratic nominee J.B. Pritzker’s campaign is seizing on the Pence visit, which comes amid increasing nervousness amid big exporters and agricultural producers about looming trade wars with China, Europe and Canada. “Pence is a right-wing extremist—signing the harshest abortion laws in the country, opposing marriage equality and transgender rights, supporting shifting HIV/AIDS funds to pay for conversion therapy, and opposing Syrian refugees,” Pritzker’s campaign said in a statement. “If Mike Pence is turning to Bruce Rauner for lessons in damage control, the GOP must have given up all hope in Illinois.”)

 

WLS AM
— Conservatives blast Rauner for officiating at gay wedding – John Dempsey
http://www.wlsam.com/2018/07/12/conservatives-blast-rauner-for-officiating-at-gay-wedding/
(FROM THE ARTICLE: The head of the conservative Illinois Family Institute is blasting Rauner. The group’s executive director David E. Smith tweeted “Keep poking social conservatives in the eye Bruce. You are doing a yeoman’s job of alienating the base.” Rauner angered conservatives by signing a bill to expand taxpayer funded abortions in Illinois, prompting a primary challenge from conservative State Representative Jeanne Ives. Rauner won that race by just three percentage points.)

 

BLOOMINGTON PANTAGRAPH
— Pritzker defends ad attacking Rauner on border policy – DEREK BEIGH
https://www.pantagraph.com/news/state-and-regional/illinois/government-and-politics/elections/pritzker-defends-ad-attacking-rauner-on-border-policy/article_6a318825-c411-580a-bf10-0a53d82cd06e.html

 

NORTHWEST HERALD
— The battle for the future of Illinois – David McSweeney
http://www.nwherald.com/2018/07/12/mcsweeney-the-battle-for-the-future-of-illinois/an0njxr/

 

HERALD & REVIEW
— Tariffs could put end to newspaper – Editorial (DIERSEN: I pay thousands of dollars each year for full home delivery and full internet access of the Chicago Tribune, Chicago Sun-Times, Daily Herald, New York Times, Wall Street Journal, USA Today, Naperville Sun, Wheaton Leader, Crain’s Chicago Business, etc.)
https://herald-review.com/opinion/editorial/our-view-tariffs-could-put-end-to-newspaper/article_06d5373b-b6da-568b-952d-cddfed6e01eb.html

 

WHEATON LEADER
— Wheaton embraces inaugural U.S. Senior Women’s Open Championship Activities surround event at Chicago Golf Club – ERIC SCHELKOPF (DIERSEN: The Chicago Golf Club is on the south border of my precinct. All of Wheaton’s Golf Lane is in my precinct.)
http://www.mysuburbanlife.com/2018/07/10/wheaton-embraces-inaugural-u-s-senior-womens-open-championship/adjbcrm/

 

ARLINGTON HEIGHTS PATCH
— Mike Pence’s Rosemont Visit To Draw Protests On Both Sides The vice president will speak at a public event Friday before attending a private fundraiser for US Rep. Peter Roskam in Chicago. – Joe Vince
https://patch.com/illinois/arlingtonheights/mike-pences-rosemont-visit-draw-protests-both-sides

 

MCHENRY COUNTY BLOG
— Roskam Has More Money for Congressional Campaign Than Casten
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2018/07/12/roskam-money-congressional-campaign-casten/
— Trump Administration Child Reunification Efforts
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2018/07/12/trump-administration-child-reunification-efforts/

 

ILLINOIS LEAKS
— McHenry Co. Chairman Jack Franks letter to Algonquin Township is a lie – JOHN KRAFT
http://edgarcountywatchdogs.com/2018/07/mchenry-co-chairman-jack-franks-letter-to-algonquin-township-is-a-lie/

 

ILLINOIS HOMEPAGE
— Rauner responds with pledge of his own – Raquel Martin (DIERSEN: What about a pledge to defend and advance the traditional family, right to life, immigration, Second Amendment, and the rest of the planks in the Illinois Republican Party platform?)
https://www.illinoishomepage.net/news/capitol-news/rauner-responds-with-pledge-of-his-own/1298946596

 

ILLINOIS NEWS NETWORK
— Illinois groups watch for signs from Trump Supreme Court nominee on key state issues – Greg Bishop
https://www.ilnews.org/news/justice/illinois-groups-watch-for-signs-from-trump-supreme-court-nominee/article_c0395f68-8542-11e8-894a-9b785bada2df.html
— Growing number of gun sanctuary counties in Illinois sparks concerns – Greg Bishop
https://www.ilnews.org/news/statewide/growing-number-of-gun-sanctuary-counties-in-illinois-sparks-concerns/article_76eecfde-854a-11e8-a89d-775dd8c61f96.html

 

ILLINOIS WATCHDOG
— University of Illinois at Chicago gets more federal aid than any other Illinois school (DIERSEN: How expensive was the tuition that you paid? I could afford to attend UIC full-time 1966-1968 a) because the tuition was low, b) because I lived with my parents in Crete, and c) I worked part-time for the Park Forest Post Office. Further, I could afford a) to buy a new 1968 Oldsmobile in 1967, b) to buy a new 1969 Dodge Charger SE in 1968, c) to transfer to NIU in 1969 and pay for tuition and room and board in DeKalb 1969 and 1970, and d) to graduate debit-free from NIU in 1970 owning that 1969 Dodge Charger SE.)
https://www.watchdog.org/illinois/by-the-numbers-university-of-illinois-at-chicago-gets-more/article_2f4270a8-8079-11e8-9679-eba23f00d041.html

 

PRAIRIE STATE WIRE
— Dodge blames taxes for declining jobs, population – Glenn Minnis
https://prairiestatewire.com/stories/511480088-dodge-blames-taxes-for-declining-jobs-population
— Dodge calls tax hikes ‘policy of last resort’ – Glenn Minnis
https://prairiestatewire.com/stories/511480078-dodge-calls-tax-hikes-policy-of-last-resort

 

NORTH COOK NEWS
— Arlington Heights: Panel of Experts on responding to Islam – Glenn Minnis
https://northcooknews.com/stories/511481162-arlington-heights-panel-of-experts-on-responding-to-islam

 

SOUTHEAST ILLINOIS NEWS
— Bailey sees abortion as defining moral issue, applauds SCOTUS nominee – Glenn Minnis
https://seillinoisnews.com/stories/511481108-bailey-sees-abortion-as-defining-moral-issue-applauds-scotus-nominee

 

CAPITOL FAX
— McCann, Pritzker respond *** Rauner criticized, praised for officiating gay marriage
https://capitolfax.com/2018/07/12/rauner-criticized-praised-for-officiating-gay-marriage/
— Rauner announces George Will to receive the Order of Lincoln
https://capitolfax.com/2018/07/12/rauner-awards-george-will-the-order-of-lincoln/

 

GOPUSA
— Thou shalt ignore word ‘illegal’ in immigration debate
http://www.gopusa.com/?p=50075
— Brett Kavanaugh incurred credit card debt buying Washington Nationals tickets (DIERSEN: What have you spent lots of money on? I have spent lots of money on real estate, new cars, tuition, and collector cars. Compared to my peers, a) I have spent far less on immediate pleasures and b) I have saved far more for my retirement. My critics/opponents, their operatives and their dupes a) stress that I avoided the draft and that my wife and I gave up trying to have children, we did not adopt, and we did not become foster parents and b) hint/imply/argue/shout that the federal government grossly overpaid me and that my retirement benefits are much too generous.)
http://www.gopusa.com/?p=50136

 

DAILY CALLER
— DEMOCRATS BURST INTO APPLAUSE FOR TRUMP-HATING WITNESS PETER STRZOK AS HE IS INVESTIGATED – Benny Johnson
http://dailycaller.com/2018/07/12/democrats-applause-peter-strozk/

 

BREITBART
— Peter Strzok Denies Bias: Trump Hatred ‘Expressed out of Deep Patriotism’ – Robert Kraychik
https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2018/07/12/peter-strzok-testimony-bias-deep-patriotism/
— Watch: Migrant Minors Escaping Texas Holding Center, Say Neighbors
https://www.breitbart.com/texas/2018/07/12/watch-migrant-minors-escaping-texas-holding-center-say-neighbors/

 

ONE NEWS NOW
— FBI agent Peter Strzok angrily rejects bias claims at chaotic hearing (DIERSEN: If Diersen v. GAO had gone to trial, my Democrat superiors would have angrily defended the adverse actions that they took against me and Democrats would have applauded that. My critics/opponents side with my Democrat superiors against me.)
https://www.onenewsnow.com/ap/politics/fbi-agent-angrily-rejects-bias-claims-at-chaotic-hearing

 

CONSERVATIVE HQ
— How Conservatives Turned a Lemon (1964) Into Lemonade (the Future Successful Movement) – Richard A Viguerie (DIERSEN: I became a Republican in 1964 when I was 16 years old.)
http://www.conservativehq.com/node/28338

 

NATIONAL REVIEW
— Peter Strzok Denies Bias Affected His Work, Claims He Sent Anti-Trump Text Messages ‘Out of Deep Patriotism’ – JACK CROWE
https://www.nationalreview.com/news/peter-strzok-testifies-denies-bias-affected-work-investigation/

 

INDEPENDENT JOURNAL REVIEW
— Kavanaugh’s High School Classmates Are Backing Him and Say the Senate Should, Too – ANDREW FORCIER (DIERSEN: What do your high school classmates say about you? Few of my high school classmates knew me because I spent so much time during my junior and senior years washing dishes for the minimum wage in the basement of the S.S. Kresges in Chicago Heights.)
https://ijr.com/2018/07/1109103-kavanaugh-high-school-endorsement-letter/

 

THE HILL
— FBI agent Peter Strzok defends anti-Trump texts in tense hearing (DIERSEN: If Diersen v. GAO had gone to trial, my Democrat superiors would have defended the adverse actions that they took against me and Democrats would have applauded that. My critics/opponents side with my Democrat superiors against me.)
http://thehill.com/homenews/house/396644-live-coverage-house-committees-grill-fbi-agent
— FBI agent Peter Strzok gets Democrat applause in contentious hearing after forceful defense of agency – MORGAN CHALFANT (DIERSEN: If Diersen v. GAO had gone to trial, my Democrat superiors would have forcefully defended the adverse actions that they took against me and Democrats would have applauded that. My critics/opponents side with my Democrat superiors against me.)
http://thehill.com/policy/national-security/396693-strzok-says-allegations-of-bias-corrode-fbi

 

ABC NEWS
— Gowdy and FBI agent Strzok in angry exchange over anti-Trump texts – LUCIEN BRUGGEMAN, BENJAMIN SIEGEL MIKE LEVINE (DIERSEN: Unlike Strzok, my Democrat superiors in the federal government did not put things in writing that might get them in trouble.)
https://abcnews.go.com/Politics/fbi-agent-peter-strzok-testifies-anti-trump-texts/story

 

WASHINGTON POST
— Democrats divided over how to attack Kavanaugh – Sean Sullivan (DIERSEN: Who determines how to attack conservative Republicans in your precinct, in your municipality, in your township/ward, in you county, and in Illinois?)
https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/democrats-divided-over-how-to-attack-kavanaugh/2018/07/12/2cf4ee74-85ed-11e8-9e80-403a221946a7_story.html

 

WASHINGTON POST & U.S. NEWS & WORLD REPORT
— AP FACT CHECK: No Proof Rauner Profits off Family Separation
https://www.washingtonpost.com/national/ap-fact-check-no-proof-rauner-profits-off-family-separation/2018/07/12/298ef220-8629-11e8-9e06-4db52ac42e05_story.html
https://www.usnews.com/news/best-states/illinois/articles/2018-07-12/ap-fact-check-no-proof-rauner-profits-off-family-separation

 

FORBES
— How Many Workers Must Live In Poverty For McDonald’s CEO To Make $21.8 Million? – Erik Sherman (DIERSEN: If jobs that do not require a high school diploma should pay $15/hour, should jobs that require a) a high school diploma pay $25/hour, b) bachelor’s degree pay $35/hour, c) master’s degree pay $45/hour, d) professional certification pay $55/hour, and e) professional license pay $65/hour?)
https://www.forbes.com/sites/eriksherman/2018/07/12/how-many-workers-must-live-in-poverty-for-mcdonalds-ceo-to-make-21-8-million/#23dc09ac1092

 

RASMUSSEN REPORTS
— Republicans Think U.S. Spends Too Much on Welfare. Democrats Disagree.
http://www.rasmussenreports.com/public_content/politics/current_events/social_issues/republicans_think_u_s_spends_too_much_on_welfare_democrats_disagree

July 8 Evening Edition

CBS2
— President Trump’s Weekly Address; Democrats’ Weekly Address
https://chicago.cbslocal.com/2018/07/08/president-trumps-weekly-address-democrats-weekly-address-14/

 

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— McConnell pursued from Kentucky restaurant by angry crowd – Avi Selk
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/nationworld/ct-mitch-mcconnell-restaurant-20180708-story.html
— New mural in Crete opens a window into historic building’s past – Dennis Sullivan (DIERSEN: I remember being in this building in the 1950s when it was Hartmann’s. My father played music in the building in the 1960s when it was Harry’s Old Town Restaurant. My wife remembers seeing my father play music at Harry’s in the late 1960s.)
http://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/daily-southtown/news/ct-sta-crete-mural-st-0708-story.html

 

CRAIN’S CHICAGO BUSINESS
— How Chicago’s financing of police-misconduct payouts adds hundreds of millions to the tab – STEVE DANIELS
http://www.chicagobusiness.com/article/20180706/ISSUE01/180709939/how-chicagos-financing-of-police-misconduct-payouts-adds-hundreds-of

 

SPRINGFIELD STATE JOURNAL REGISTER
— 26 Illinois counties have passed ‘gun sanctuary’ resolutions. Are they constitutional? – Kelsey Landis
http://www.sj-r.com/news/20180708/26-illinois-counties-have-passed-gun-sanctuary-resolutions-are-they-constitutional

 

BLOOMINGTON PANTAGRAPH & QUINCY HERALD WHIG
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Anti-Republicans promote Libertarians.
https://www.pantagraph.com/news/local/government-and-politics/elections/mclean-county-libertarians-ready-to-make-their-mark-on-government/article_b774fef1-0b4f-57f8-8e67-4644f8494ec5.html
http://www.whig.com/20180707/libertarian-candidates-make-case-for-statewide-office#

 

DAILY NORTHWESTERN
— Northwestern says it won’t make changes to admissions after Trump administration rescinds Obama-era guidance – Alan Perez
https://dailynorthwestern.com/2018/07/08/campus/northwestern-says-it-wont-make-changes-to-admissions-after-trump-administration-rescinds-obama-era-guidance/

 

MCHENRY COUNTY BLOG
— Crystal Lake Independence Day Parade – Part 1 – Bruce Rauner
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2018/07/08/cl-independence-day-parade-part-1-rauner/

 

WASHINGTON TIMES
— Zero-tolerance policy fails to stop surge of illegal immigrant families – Stephen Dinan
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2018/jul/8/zero-tolerance-policy-fails-stop-migrant-family-su/

 

CONSERVATIVE DAILY NEWS
— Rush Limbaugh: Illegal Immigration is the issue that got Donald Trump elected – Brady Kenyon
https://www.conservativedailynews.com/2018/07/rush-limbaugh-illegal-immigration-is-the-issue-that-got-donald-trump-elected/

 

BREITBART
— NPR, Gabby Giffords’ Gun Control Group: Self-Defense Gun Usage a ‘Myth’ – Awr Hawkins
https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2018/07/07/npr-gabby-giffords-gun-control-group-self-defense-gun-usage-a-myth/

 

DAILY CALLER
— SEN. DURBIN COMPARES CHILDREN DETAINED AT BORDER TO THAI CHILDREN STUCK IN CAVE – Mike Brest
http://dailycaller.com/2018/07/08/durbin-kids-detained-border-thai-cave/?utm_medium=email
— THOUSANDS SHUT DOWN MAJOR CHICAGO HIGHWAY IN THE NAME OF GUN CONTROL – Molly Prince
http://dailycaller.com/2018/07/08/chicago-highway-gun-protest/

 

WORLD NET DAILY
— LOW TURNOUT FOR PRO-GUN RALLIES ACROSS U.S. ‘A lot of conservatives are just afraid to show up for public events’
http://www.wnd.com/2018/07/low-turnout-for-pro-gun-rallies-across-u-s/
— Apology aside, Amazon still punishing Joseph Farah, top Christian reviewer
http://www.wnd.com/2018/07/apology-aside-amazon-still-punishing-farah-top-christian-reviewer/

 

AMERICAN THINKER
— Vaunted Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez is damaged goods now – Monica Showalter (DIERSEN: Are you damaged goods? My critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes paint everyone as being damaged goods. They 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, or American Association of Political Consultants Midwest Chapter board member. They stress that my Democrat GAO superiors forced me to retire in 1997 when I was 49 years old, gave me unfair performance expectations and appraisals, always ranked me in the bottom half of my coworkers for pay-for-performance purposes, did not promote me beyond GS-13, got rid of my mentor in 1987, kept me off audits of IRS for all but 3 of the almost 18 years that I worked for GAO, and forced me to take an $19,203 pay cut in today’s dollars to transfer from IRS to GAO in 1980. They stress that my Democrat IRS superiors did not promote me beyond GS-12, disallowed my education deductions in 1978, got rid of my mentor in 1975, and disallowed my partial day per diem claims in 1974. They stress that my Democrat Post Office superiors forced me resign in 1969 and disallowed my sick leave requests in 1969 and 1968.)
https://www.americanthinker.com/blog/2018/07/muchvaunted_alexandria_ocasiocortez_is_damaged_goods_now.html

 

COLLEGE FIX
— Ivies to continue using race in admissions despite new Trump guidelines
https://www.thecollegefix.com/post/46580/

 

NEW YORK TIMES
— The House Returns to Deep Uncertainty Over Both Parties’ Leadership – Nicholas Fandos and Thomas Kaplan
https://www.nytimes.com/2018/07/08/us/politics/house-leadership-republicans-democrats.html
— Government Work Done, Tax Policy Writers Decamp to Lobbying Jobs – Alan Rappeport
https://www.nytimes.com/2018/07/08/business/tax-policy-lobbying-jobs.html

 

WASHINGTON POST
— ‘Where are the babies, Mitch?’: McConnell pursued from restaurant by angry crowd – Avi Selk
https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/post-politics/wp/2018/07/08/where-are-the-babies-mitch-mcconnell-pursued-from-restaurant-by-angry-crowd/
— Trump’s fight with federal employee unions gets real on Monday – Lisa Rein
https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/trumps-fight-with-federal-employee-unions-gets-real-on-monday/2018/07/08/55e52e9e-7bba-11e8-aeee-4d04c8ac6158_story.html

 

NEW YORK POST
— Want more skilled workers? Create them – Jonathon Trugman (DIERSEN: My Democrat superiors in the federal government wasted what  I learned when I earned a) a job-related bachelor’s degree when I was 21 in 1970 and job-related master’s degrees when I was 27, 31, and 48, b) job-related professional certifications when I was 30, 32, 41, 45, 47, and 48, and c) a job-related professional license when I was 32. My Democrat GAO superiors wasted the knowledge that I had from working for IRS for almost 9 years, the last 5 1/2 years of which at the GS-12 Step 1-5 levels, currently $81,071-$91,880.)
https://nypost.com/2018/07/07/want-more-skilled-workers-create-them/
(FROM THE ARTICLE: And there’s another wonderful solution: Invest in the future of your business while at the same time investing in the future of your employees. Yes, training is expensive, especially for the highest-skill jobs. And yes, it can run into the tens of thousands of dollars in certain cases. But in exchange for the training, you could require a commensurate commitment. For example, if you need to hire welders, and you can’t find any that meet your qualifications, advertise that you “will train” or “will pay for certification.” You will be likely to attract a good number of long-term unemployed looking to retrain for the modern workforce. By sending them to vocational school with a formal agreement to come work for the company upon certification and tuition reimbursement or direct payment, you are forging a long-lasting connection between your company and a person who could use a little help. So let’s stop all this corporate complaining how hard it is to find qualified workers. The solutions are simple: Offer more pay, and/or more or flexible hours. And offer training in exchange for a commitment from people who will grow your firm.)

 

INDIANAPOLIS BUSINESS JOURNAL
— Younger workers want more varied educational pathways, study finds (DIERSEN: My Democrat superiors in the federal government wasted everything that I learned when I earned a) a job-related bachelor’s degree when I was 21 in 1970 and job-related master’s degrees when I was 27, 31, and 48, b) job-related professional certifications when I was 30, 32, 41, 45, 47, and 48, and c) a job-related professional license when I was 32.)
https://www.ibj.com/articles/69478-younger-workers-want-more-varied-educational-pathways-study-finds

 

FED SMITH
— Border Patrol Losing Staff Despite Order to Hire More Agents (DIERSEN: GAO hired me in 1980 because it could not find a qualified Democrat, minority, female, younger person, or veteran who would take the job. IRS hired me in 1971 because it could not find a qualified Democrat, minority, female, or veteran who would take the job. The Post Office hired me in 1966 because it could not find a qualified Democrat, minority, female, or veteran who would take the job.)
https://www.fedsmith.com/2018/07/08/border-patrol-losing-staff-despite-order-hire-agents/

July 6 Evening Edition

CBS2
— Pence Rips Democrats On Immigration, Defends ICE – AP
https://chicago.cbslocal.com/2018/07/06/pence-rips-democrats-on-immigration-defends-ice/

 

NBC5
— Emanuel Supports Pfleger’s ‘Important’ Anti-Violence March, Says They Should be Allowed on Dan Ryan Mayor Rahm Emanuel calls Saturday’s planned peace march part of an ongoing conversation about anti-violence efforts in Chicago
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/emanuel-supports-pfleger-anti-violence-march-487519061.html

 

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— The president ‘will never abolish ICE,’ Pence says – AP
https://chicago.suntimes.com/immigration/abolish-ice-mike-pence-elizabeth-warren-kirsten-gillibrand/
— Chicago businessman Ron Gidwitz installed as U.S. ambassador to Belgium – Michael Sneed
https://chicago.suntimes.com/news/chicago-businessman-ron-gidwitz-installed-as-u-s-ambassador-to-belgium/
— Democrat Day at the Illinois State Fair needs a redesign – Rich Miller
https://chicago.suntimes.com/opinion/democrat-day-illinois-state-fair-reboot-rich-miller/
— Shut down the Dan Ryan, march to stamp out the daily gunfire – John W. Fountain
https://chicago.suntimes.com/opinion/shut-down-the-dan-ryan-march-to-stamp-out-the-daily-gunfire/

 

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— Roskam, Casten clash on public unions, travel ban in first debate – Erin Hegarty
http://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/naperville-sun/news/ct-nvs-roskam-casten-debate-janus-st-0708-story.html
— Republican leaders expect to name GOP candidate Deanne Mazzochi to replace retiring Rep. Patti Bellock – Kimberly Fornek
http://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/hinsdale/news/ct-dhd-replacing-bellock-tl-0712-story.html
— The Illinois town (Granite City) where Trump’s tariffs have provided jobs, and a sign of relief – Abel Uribe
http://www.chicagotribune.com/business/ct-biz-granite-city-us-steel-trump-tariffs-20180708-story.html
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/media/99701224-132.html
— Emanuel backs Pfleger’s planned Dan Ryan anti-violence march – John Byrne and Jeremy Gorner
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/politics/ct-met-rahm-emanuel-pfleger-dan-ryan-march-20180706-story.html
— A lesson in free expression for Marquette University – Editorial
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/opinion/editorials/ct-edit-marquette-professor-wisconsin-supreme-court-20180706-story.html
— Protest on the Dan Ryan: Right message, risky tactic – Editorial
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/opinion/editorials/ct-edit-march-violence-pfleger-expressway-20180706-story.html
— Conservative students seeking voice on gun rights plan marches in 10 cities, including Chicago, on Saturday – Katie Zezima and Justin Wm. Moyer
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/breaking/ct-gun-rights-marches-20180706-story.html
— What it means that Facebook misread the Declaration of Independence – Clarence Page
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/opinion/page/ct-perspec-page-facebook-texas-vindicator-zuckerberg-0708-20180706-story.html

 

DAILY HERALD
— Former Metra board chairman could be on national railway board – Marni Pyke
http://www.dailyherald.com/news/20180706/former-metra-board-chairman-could-be-on-national-railway-board

 

SPRINGFIELD STATE JOURNAL REFISTER
— Rep. Davis wary of tariffs; won’t say if he voted for Trump – Bernard Schoenburg
http://www.sj-r.com/news/20180706/rep-davis-wary-of-tariffs-wont-say-if-he-voted-for-trump

 

BELLEVILLE NEWS DEMOCRAT
— One year, $5 billion later, are Illinois finances better off? – Editorial
https://www.bnd.com/opinion/editorials/article214386664.html

 

NPR ILLINOIS
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Ever-increasingly, anti-Trumps a) encourage people to come to America illegally, to stay in America illegally, and to bring others to America illegally, and then b) use those illegals to paint as being White supremacists, Nazis, KKK members, haters, racists, sexists, bigots, and even worse things those who are Trump supporters, Protestant, conservative, patriotic, Republican, American, White, male, older, rich, gun owners, German American, draft avoiders, and/or those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.
http://nprillinois.org/post/anxiety-grows-over-anti-immigrant-actions-we-feel-they-are-after-us#stream/0

 

NORTH COOK NEWS
— Cook County Republican Central Committee will move on after losing bylaws case – Glenn Minnis
https://northcooknews.com/stories/511477494-cook-county-republican-central-committee-will-move-on-after-losing-bylaws-case

 

ILLINOIS REVIEW
— VP PENCE IN ROSEMONT NEXT FRIDAY
http://illinoisreview.typepad.com/illinoisreview/2018/07/vp-pence-in-rosemont-next-friday.html
— REPUBLICANS GIVE UP ON COOK COUNTY; PARTY OFFICIALS ADVOCATE NON-PARTISAN ELECTIONS
http://illinoisreview.typepad.com/illinoisreview/2018/07/republicans-give-up-on-cook-county-party-officials-advocate-non-partisan-elections.html
— WEYERMULLER: REPUBLICANS CELEBRATE INDEPENDENCE DAY WITH PARADES
http://illinoisreview.typepad.com/illinoisreview/2018/07/weyermuller-republicans-celebrate-independence-day-with-parades-.html
— PRITZKER’S JULY 4TH APPEAL FOCUSES ON IMMIGRATION, TRANSGENDERS AND THE US MILITARY
http://illinoisreview.typepad.com/illinoisreview/2018/07/pritzkers-july-4th-appeal-focuses-on-immigration-transgenders-and-the-us-military.html

 

DAILY CALLER
— ‘ARMY DISCHARGING IMMIGRANTS’ STORY MAY NOT BE THE OUTRAGE IT’S CRACKED UP TO BE – Virginia Kruta
http://dailycaller.com/2018/07/06/army-discharging-immigrants-outrage/
— THE DNC CAN’T GET A GRIP ON CELEBRATING AMERICA – Julia Nista (DIERSEN: What percent of Democrats in your municipality, in your township/ward, in your county, and in Illinois boycotted Independence Day events?)
http://dailycaller.com/2018/07/06/unfake-the-news-dnc-hate-america/

 

BREITBART
— Wisconsin Supreme Court: Marquette Wrongly Fired Conservative Professor for Blog Post – Tom Ciccotta (DIERSEN: I should write a book about those who have punished me the most because I included links in GOPUSA ILLINOIS emails to articles that they did not like.)
https://www.breitbart.com/tech/2018/07/06/wisconsin-supreme-court-marquette-wrongly-fired-conservative-professor-for-blog-post/

 

GOPUSA
— Pope Francis: Climate change is turning Earth into rubble (DIERSEN: Democrats blame Republicans for everything that is bad, including bad weather.)
http://www.gopusa.com/?p=49735
— Trump says he’ll offer ‘Pocahontas’ $1 million to take DNA test (DIERSEN: What is your national origin? During the 1840s and 1850s, all my ancestors immigrated to northeast Illinois from what is now Germany. Of course, needless-to-say, my critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes have always used that against me. In my defense, I stress that my grandfather on my father’s side fought the Germans during WWI, that my uncles on my mother’s side fought the Germans during WWII, and that my father would have fought the Germans during WWII if he had not been 4-F. Further, according to http://dna.ancestry.com, my ancestry is 33% Europe West, 28% Scandinavia, 24% Great Britain, 11% Ireland, 2% Europe East, 1% Finland/Northwest Russia, and 1% Italy/Greece.)
http://www.gopusa.com/?p=49675
— Judge gives green light to California’s sanctuary laws (DIERSEN: How soon will the Democrats who run California officially declare war on America? How soon will the Democrats who run Illinois officially declare war on America?)
http://www.gopusa.com/?p=49686
— Victim of assault gets 18 months in prison because of ‘duty to retreat’ law
http://www.gopusa.com/?p=49621
— Kamala Harris claims ‘eight immigrants’ signed Declaration of Independence (DIERSEN: My ancestors did not immigrate until 1844.)
http://www.gopusa.com/?p=49579
— AP meeting with FBI raises ethical questions (DIERSEN: Overwhelmingly, AP reporters deny that they are Democrats. I have always fully disclosed that I have always been a Republican.)
http://www.gopusa.com/?p=49599
(FROM THE ARTICLE: Associated Press reporters asked the FBI and Justice Department for a meeting in April 2017, hoping to find out whether their reporting on President Trump’s former campaign chairman was on the right track. But it was the AP reporters who would shape the FBI’s investigation, an agent would later testify, when they disclosed the existence of a storage locker used by Paul Manafort. Roughly a month after the meeting, the FBI obtained a search warrant for the locker, seizing 30 years’ worth of financial documents that would become the backbone of the government’s current prosecution of Mr. Manafort in two different courtrooms.)
— GOP establishment won’t support Donald Trump plans for trade tariffs (DIERSEN: The GOP establishment wants cheap labor.)
http://www.gopusa.com/?p=49688

 

CONSERVATIVE HQ
— Jim Jordan Must Be Winning The Race For Speaker – George Rasley (DIERSEN: My emails must be having a big impact. Why else would my critics/opponents have taken the trouble to end my TAPROOT Republicans of Illinois chairmanship, my Wheaton Chamber of Commerce Government Affairs Committee membership, my Milton Township Republican Central Committee webmaster service, my Illinois Center Right Coalition Steering Committee membership, and my American Association of Political Consultants Midwest Chapter board membership?)
http://www.conservativehq.com/node/28296

 

INDEPENDENT JOURNAL REVIEW
— Number of Employed Americans Reaches Another Record High Under Trump – SAM DORMAN (DIERSEN: Are you employed? I have not been employed since September 30, 1997 when I was 49 years old. Of course, my critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes stress that. They stress that my GAO superiors forced me to retire in 1997 when I was 49 years old, gave me unfair performance expectations and appraisals, always ranked me in the bottom half of my coworkers for pay-for-performance purposes, did not promote me beyond GS-13, got rid of my mentor in 1987, kept me off audits of IRS for all but 3 of the almost 18 years that I worked for GAO, and forced me to take an $19,203 pay cut in today’s dollars to transfer from IRS to GAO in 1980. They stress that my IRS superiors did not promote me beyond GS-12, disallowed my education deductions in 1978, got rid of my mentor in 1975, and disallowed my partial day per diem claims in 1974. They stress that my Post Office superiors forced me resign in 1969 and disallowed my sick leave requests in 1969 and 1968.)
https://ijr.com/2018/07/1107975-number-employed-americans-reaches-another-record-high-trump/

 

THE HILL
— Celebrities risk backlash with vulgar anti-Trump rhetoric – JUDY KURTZ and AMIE PARNES
http://thehill.com/blogs/in-the-know/in-the-know/395695-celebrities-risk-backlash-with-vulgar-anti-trump-rhetoric

 

FORBES
— Parsing The Crazy Unemployment Numbers: College, Class And Color – Erik Sherman
https://www.forbes.com/sites/eriksherman/2018/07/06/parsing-the-crazy-unemployment-numbers-college-class-and-color/#5c0f1d362aaa

July 4 Evening Edition

GOPUSA ILLINOIS
— OUTSTANDINGLY, 19 REPUBLICANS HELPED SPONSOR WHEATON’S INDEPENDENCE DAY FIREWORKS AND PARADE! Illinois Republican Party leader and Bolingbrook Mayor Roger Claar contributed $500, Judge Jeff MacKay contributed $250, and DuPage County Forest Preserve Commissioner Tim Whelan contributed $150. Bob Berlin, Dan Cronin, Tim Elliott, Amy Grant, Gwen Henry, Paul Hinds, Marty Keller, Deanne Mazzochi, Dave Molitor, John Monino, Chris Nybo, Peter Roskam, Darlene Ruscitti, Phil Suess, Kevin Wiley, and Karen Wilson each contributed $100.

As the $2,500 Star sponsor, DuPage County Republicans got credit for sponsoring the Tunes of Glory bagpipers and the Wheaton North and South High School band entries in the parade. DuPage Republicans again had a booth at the fireworks the evening before the parade. Those who stopped by included Governor Rauner and the First Lady, Erika Harold, Amy Grant, and Marty Keller. Earlier, I had the honor of hand delivering flyers to residences on the parade route, including Main Street and two blocks east and west of Main Street south of Harrison Street, and businesses that listed the Republican entries in the parade, the Republican sponsors, and the amount that they contributed. The flyers were printed courtesy of Alpha Graphics.

Republican elected officials and candidates in the parade included Peter Roskam, Evelyn Sanguinetti, Erika Harold, Mike Connelly, Peter Breen, Jeanne Ives, Amy Grant, Paul Hinds, James Mendrick, Grant Eckhoff, Tim Elliott, Chris Zaruba, Tim Whelan, Jeff McKay, Karen Wilson, Gary Muehlfelt, Sal Falbo, John Monino, Nick Nathwani, as well as Marty Keller and the Milton Township Republican Central Committee. – Dave Diersen
http://www.gopillinois.com

 

FOX NEWS CHICAGO
— Climber, protesters at Statue of Liberty
http://www.fox32chicago.com/home/statue-of-liberty-climber-protesters#/

 

ABC7
— July Fourth in Chicago: Fireworks, parades, food and fun – John Garcia, Sarah Schulte and Cate Cauguiran
http://abc7chicago.com/politics/rauner-pritzker-participate-in-independence-day-parades/3706048/
http://abc7chicago.com/society/july-fourth-in-chicago-fireworks-parades-food-and-fun/3705863/
(FROM THE ARTICLE: Like marching bands and beauty queens, a Fourth of July parade is never without politics. Governor Bruce Rauner was in Arlington Heights shaking hands with what appeared to be a Rauner-receptive crowd. “We are the greatest nation on earth because of our heroes, our veterans we celebrate our history tradition of freedom and opportunity,” said Gov. Bruce Rauner. Celebrating freedom and opportunity with a democratic friendly crowd was Rauner’s challenger JB Pritzker. The annual Hyde Park parade was one of four stops on his schedule Wednesday.)
— Woman climbs Statue of Liberty; Liberty Island evacuated
http://abc7chicago.com/live-woman-climbs-statue-of-liberty;-liberty-island-evacuated/3705327/
— Trump administration seeks end to affirmative action in schools – AP (DIERSEN: Of course, my critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes have always hinted/implied/argued/shouted that instead of me, UIC, NIU, Loyola, DePaul, Roosevelt, and IIT should have admitted minorities, females, and/or veterans in 1966, 1969, 1972, 1976, 1980, and 1992 respectively.)
http://abc7chicago.com/politics/trump-administration-seeks-end-to-affirmative-action-in-schools/3706158/

 

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Anti-Trumps say “Our most fundamental values are under attack.” Ever-increasingly, anti-Trumps make it clear that they want to get rid of individuals, organizations, companies, governments, and countries that are Trump supporters, Protestant, conservative, patriotic, Republican, American, White, male, older, rich, gun owners, draft avoiders, German American, and/or those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.
https://chicago.suntimes.com/news/democrats-fourth-of-july-message-donald-trump/
— Schock wants trial freeze continued until high court hears his appeal – AP
https://chicago.suntimes.com/news/schock-wants-trial-freeze-continued-until-high-court-hears-his-appeal/
— At the top of Trump’s Supreme Court list: An appellate judge in Chicago – Jon Seidel
https://chicago.suntimes.com/news/at-the-top-of-trumps-supreme-court-list-an-appellate-judge-in-chicago/
— A smarter way to save for retirement in Illinois – Editorial
https://chicago.suntimes.com/opinion/retirement-planning-america-illinois-secure-choice-poverty/

 

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— Statue of Liberty climber leads to evacuation; 6 arrested after hanging ‘Abolish ICE’ banner – AP (DIERSEN: To want to abolish ICE is to want to abolish individuals, organizations, companies, governments, and countries that are Trump supporters, Protestant, conservative, patriotic, Republican, American, White, male, older, rich, gun owners, draft avoiders, German American, and/or those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.)
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/nationworld/ct-statue-of-liberty-climber-20180704-story.html

 

SPRINGFIELD STATE JOURNAL REGISTER
— Celebrate that which unites us – Editorial (DIERSEN: Ever-increasingly, anti-Trumps do everything that they can to divide members of Group A from members of Group B. Members of Group A are anti-Trump, anti-Protestant, anti-conservative, anti-patriotic, anti-Republican, anti-American, anti-White, anti-male, anti-older people, anti-rich people, anti-gun owners, anti-German Americans, and/or anti-those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time and members of Group B are Trump supporters, Protestant, conservative, patriotic, Republican, American, White, male, older people, rich people, gun owners, German Americans, and/or those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.)
http://www.sj-r.com/opinion/20180703/our-view-celebrate-that-which-unites-us
— The left’s contempt is going to reelect Trump – Marc Thiessen
http://www.sj-r.com/opinion/20180703/marc-thiessen-lefts-contempt-is-going-to-reelect-trump
— Donald Trump’s mainstream immigration policy – Byron York
http://www.sj-r.com/opinion/20180703/byron-york-donald-trumps-mainstream-immigration-policy

 

CHAMPAIGN/URBANA NEWS GAZETTE
— Morass of complex legal issues dog Schock case – Jim Dey
http://www.news-gazette.com/opinion/columns/2018-07-04/jim-dey-morass-complex-legal-issues-dog-schock-case.html

 

WSIL TV
— Third-party candidates could sway Illinois’ Gubernatorial race – Andrew Feather
http://www.wsiltv.com/story/38569791/third-party-candidates-could-sway-illinois-gubernatorial-race

 

ILLINOIS LEAKS
— College of DuPage – Have more Robert Breuder conflicts been exposed and confirmed? – KIRK ALLEN
http://edgarcountywatchdogs.com/2018/07/college-of-dupage-have-more-robert-breuder-conflicts-been-exposed-and-confirmed/
— Danville sues AG to keep records secret, loses again in Appellate Court – JOHN KRAFT
http://edgarcountywatchdogs.com/2018/07/danville-sues-ag-to-keep-records-secret-loses-again-in-appelate-court/

 

WIREPOINTS
— Will History Record Illinois As A Failure Of Democracy? – Mark Glennon
http://www.wirepoints.com/will-history-record-illinois-as-a-failure-of-democracy/

 

NORTH COOK NEWS
— Supreme Court’s Janus decision a win for workers, local government, ‘freedom and individual choice’, Morrison says – Karen Kidd (DIERSEN: I was a union member while I worked for the Post Office 1966-1969 and for IRS 1971-1980. Those unions came to my defense notwithstanding the fact that I was a Republican, conservative, non-veteran, White, male, German American, Missouri Synod Lutheran, non-poor, and my ancestors had been in America since 1844.)
https://northcooknews.com/stories/511472960-supreme-court-s-janus-decision-a-win-for-workers-local-government-freedom-and-individual-choice-morrison-says

 

ILLINOIS NEWS NETWORK
— University of Illinois seeks to dismiss free speech lawsuit against student reporters – Cole Lauterbach
https://www.ilnews.org/news/justice/university-of-illinois-seeks-to-dismiss-free-speech-lawsuit-against/article_cb8b15fc-7efb-11e8-be5f-ab7c6d2d515f.html

 

ILLINOIS REVIEW
— THORNER & O’NEIL: OPEN BORDERS POSE THREAT TO US CONSTITUTION AND WAY OF LIFE
http://illinoisreview.typepad.com/illinoisreview/2018/07/thorner-oneil-open-borders-pose-threat-to-us-constitution-and-way-of-l.html
— DURBIN BLASTS ICE AS “INCOMPETENT,” DESPITE EXCEPTIONAL YEAR ENFORCING FEDERAL LAW (DIERSEN: Ever-increasingly, anti-Trumps make it clear that they do not want America’s immigration laws to be enforced.)
http://illinoisreview.typepad.com/illinoisreview/2018/07/durbin-blasts-ice-as-incompetent-despite-exceptional-year-enforcing-federal-law.html

 

GOPUSA
— Happy Fourth — the wolves are inside the gate
http://www.gopusa.com/happy-fourth-the-wolves-are-inside-the-gate/
— Obama handed 2.5K Iranians citizenship in Iran nuke deal
http://www.gopusa.com/obama-handed-2-5k-iranians-citizenship-in-iran-nuke-deal/

 

LIFE SITE NEWS
— There are many reasons for President Trump to be very upset with Canada’s Liberal government – STEVE JALSEVAC
https://www.lifesitenews.com/blogs/there-are-many-reasons-for-president-trump-to-be-very-upset-with-canadas-li
— Socialists win Mexican election in landslide, raising concerns for life and family – Matthew Cullinan Hoffman
https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/socialists-win-mexican-election-in-landslide-raising-concerns-for-life-and

 

NEWSMAX
— Illinois Gov Calls on Avowed Nazi Candidate to Drop Out of Race – Joe Crowe
https://www.newsmax.com/newsfront/illinois-governor-nazi-arthur-jones/2018/07/04/id/869971/
— Dershowitz: I’m Not Complaining; Column Misunderstood – Brian Freeman
https://www.newsmax.com/politics/alan-dershowitz-mv-times-the-hill-martha-s-vineyard/2018/07/04/id/869933/

 

THE HILL
— Progressives poised to shape agenda if Dems take back House – MELANIE ZANONA (DIERSEN: From what I see, progressives want to use government to get rid of individuals, organizations, companies, governments, and countries that are Trump supporters, Protestant, conservative, patriotic, Republican, American, White, male, older, rich, gun owners, draft avoiders, German American, and/or those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.)
http://thehill.com/homenews/house/395437-progressives-poised-to-shape-agenda-if-dems-take-back-house

 

POLITICO
— Illinois governor breaks with Cruz over Nazi candidate – NATASHA KORECKI
https://www.politico.com/story/2018/07/04/rauner-cruz-nazi-arthur-jones-chicago-694768

 

CNN & MSN
— Illinois GOP Gov. Bruce Rauner denounces Holocaust-denying candidate but won’t endorse Democrat – Marc Rod
https://www.cnn.com/2018/07/04/politics/illinois-governor-holocaust-denier-candidate/index.html
https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/politics/bruce-rauner-denounces-holocaust-denier-wont-endorse-democrat/ar-AAzAwR2

 

NEW YORK TIMES
— On Martha’s Vineyard, a Frosty Summer for Alan Dershowitz – Jess Bidgood and Julie Bosman
https://www.nytimes.com/2018/07/03/us/marthas-vineyard-trump.html

 

ZILLOW
— FOR SALE: 404 West Elm Street, Wheaton – $384,900
https://www.zillow.com/wheaton-il/X1-SS1apc9gppw622z_3o1g1_sse/4447957_zpid/