Tag: trump

September 17 Evening Edition

NBC5
— Rauner Ending Trade Mission With Visit to Chinese University
http://www.nbcchicago.com/blogs/ward-room/rauner-china-trip-445109493.html
— Fed-up Illinois Legislators Head for the Exit in Big Numbers – Sara Burnett
http://www.nbcchicago.com/blogs/ward-room/fed-up-illinois-legislators-head-for-the-exit-in-big-numbers-445104013.html

 

FOX NEWS CHICAGO
— About 15% of Illinois lawmakers are quitting the legislature – AP
http://www.fox32chicago.com/news/local/about-15-of-illinois-lawmakers-are-quitting-the-legislature
— Trump mocks Kim Jong Un, calls him ‘rocket man’
http://www.fox32chicago.com/news/dont-miss/trump-mocks-kim-jong-un-calls-him-rocket-man

 

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— General question: Who’ll aim to fill AG Lisa Madigan’s powerful seat? – Tina Sfondeles and Fran Spielman
http://chicago.suntimes.com/news/general-confusion-pols-jockey-for-position-after-lisa-madigan-stunner/
— Growing Hispanic population brings optimism for Chicago’s future – Rachel Hinton and Stefano Esposito  (DIERSEN: Democrats shout at Hispanics that Republicans are White supremacists, Nazis, KKK members, haters, racists, sexists, bigots, and even worse things.)
http://chicago.suntimes.com/chicago-politics/growing-hispanic-population-brings-optimism-for-chicagos-future/

 

DAILY HERALD
— Protesters smash windows in 2nd violent night near St. Louis – AP
http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20170917/news/309179983/

 

WTTW
— Fed-up Illinois legislators head for the exit in big numbers – AP
http://www.pbs.org/newshour/rundown/fed-illinois-legislators-head-exit-big-numbers/

 

ROCKFORD REGISTER STAR
— Rockford No. 4 in population, but No. 1 in population loss
http://www.rrstar.com/news/20170915/rockford-no-4-in-people-no-1-in-loss

 

BLOOMINGTON PANTAGRAPH
— New school tax credit law raises red flags – Editorial
http://www.pantagraph.com/opinion/editorial/editorial-new-school-tax-credit-law-raises-red-flags/article_cd6d8468-819c-5594-bdc7-0f5d6542c4e3.html

 

CHAMPAIGN/URBANA NEWS GAZETTE
— Did Mike Madigan act under color of law? – Jim Dey  (DIERSEN: The federal government and other Democrat employers use Affirmative Action, Diversity, and Inclusion to not hire, to waste the careers of, and to get rid of Republicans, and especially Republicans who are White, male, older, and/or non-veteran.)
http://www.news-gazette.com/news/local/2017-09-17/jim-dey-did-madigan-act-under-color-law.html

 

WJBD RADIO
— TRAGIC: Illinois Video Gambling Revenue Continues to Grow  State Collects $300-Million in Tax Revenue from Nearly 26,900 Machines in Past Year
http://www.wjbdradio.com/local-news/2017/09/16/illinois-video-gambling-revenue-continues-to-grow

 

CENTRAL ILLINOIS PROUD
— Sanders disputes Clinton: ‘I worked as hard as I could’ to elect her  Re-hashing 2016 is ‘unproductive’ – ELI WATKINS  (DIERSEN: I should write a book about a) candidates who blame me for their defeats in primary elections, b) candidates who did not want me to help elect them in general elections because I had backed their opponents in primary elections, and c) candidates who blamed me for their defeats in general elections.)
http://www.centralillinoisproud.com/news/politics/sanders-disputes-clinton-i-worked-as-hard-as-i-could-to-elect-her/812934926

 

BREITBART
— Durbin: Dems Have ‘Understanding’ Trump’s DACA Deal ‘Includes Citizenship’ – PAM KEY (DIERSEN: Democrats want Republicans to give illegals citizenship. Democrats shout at illegals that Republicans are White supremacists, Nazis, KKK members, haters, racists, sexists, bigots, and even worse things.)
http://www.breitbart.com/video/2017/09/17/durbin-dems-understanding-trumps-daca-deal-includes-citizenship/

 

DAILY CALLER
— Durbin Claims Trump Will Back Path To Citizenship For Illegals – Alex Pfeiffer  (DIERSEN: Democrats want Republicans to give illegals citizenship. Democrats shout at illegals that Republicans are White supremacists, Nazis, KKK members, haters, racists, sexists, bigots, and even worse things.)
http://dailycaller.com/2017/09/17/dem-senator-claims-trump-will-back-path-to-citizenship-for-illegals/
— MSNBC Panel LAUGHS At Pictures Of ‘Working Class White Voters’ – Justin Caruso  (DIERSEN: Are/were you a member of the working class? I did yard work and delivered newspapers 1962-1964; washed dishes 1964-1966; cleaned golf shoes, chipped slag, and pumped gasoline in 1966; delivered mail 1966-1969; worked on an automobile assemble line and as a security guard in 1970; sold tires, automotive services, and major appliances 1970-1971; pumped gasoline 1971-1972; collected delinquent taxes 1971-1980; and audited federal agencies 1980-1997.)
http://dailycaller.com/2017/09/17/msnbc-panel-laughs-at-pictures-of-working-class-white-voters-video/

 

WASHINGTON TIMES
— Sen. Feinstein defends grilling of federal judicial nominee over Catholic faith – Valerie Richardson
http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/sep/17/sen-feinstein-defends-grilling-federal-judicial-no/

 

NEW YORK TIMES
— When Affirmative Action Isn’t Enough – DANA GOLDSTEIN  (DIERSEN: Democrats use Affirmative Action, Diversity, and Inclusion to get rid of Republicans, and especially Republicans who are White, male, older, and/or non-veteran.)
https://www.nytimes.com/2017/09/17/us/affirmative-action-college.html

 

LOS ANGELES TIMES
— Blue ribbons meet red carpet as stars support ACLU – Libby Hill (DIERSEN: From what I see, ACLU is anti-Trump, anti-Protestant, anti-conservative, anti-Republican, anti-American, anti-White, anti-male, anti-older people, anti-rich people, anti-gun owners, anti-German Americans, anti-draft avoiders (except Bill Clinton), and/or anti-those whose ancestors have been in America longer than their ancestors.)
http://www.latimes.com/entertainment/tv/la-et-emmys-2017-69th-emmy-awards-live-blue-ribbons-meet-red-carpet-as-stars-1505692697-htmlstory.html

 

BLOOMBERG
— An Infrastructure Deal Should Be Easy, But Isn’t  Roads and bridges need fixing. There’s White House and congressional support. Pork for all! It’s not enough. – Albert R. Hunt
https://www.bloomberg.com/view/articles/2017-09-17/an-infrastructure-deal-should-be-easy-but-isn-t

 

FED SMITH
— 9 Federal Job Search Tips That Actually Work – Jason Kay (DIERSEN: Many millions have not and will not seek a job with the federal government a) because the pay and benefits are terrible, b) because the advancement opportunities are terrible, c) because they lack required education, work experience, professional certifications, and/or professional licenses, d) because they cannot pass an employment examination, e) because they cannot pass a background investigation, f) because they cannot pass a physical examination, g) because they cannot take the demonization, denigration, and condemnation that comes with being a federal employee or federal retiree, and/or h) because they are Republican, White, male, older, and/or non-veteran and they know that the federal government discriminates against the aforesaid.)
https://www.fedsmith.com/2017/09/17/9-federal-job-search-tips-actually-work/

September 17 Morning Edition

ABC7
— 9 killed in Chicago weekend shootings – Cate Cauguiran
http://abc7chicago.com/9-killed-in-chicago-weekend-shootings/2425730/
— St. Louis sees second night of protests over ex-cop’s acquittal; 9 arrested – AP
http://abc7chicago.com/community-events/9-arrested-after-2nd-night-of-st-louis-protests/2425776/
— Police: 33 arrests in St. Louis protests over ex-cop’s acquittal – CNN
http://abc7chicago.com/community-events/police-33-arrests-in-st-louis-protests-over-ex-cops-acquittal/2424720/

 

DAILY HERALD
— Across US, lawmakers chip away at public’s access to records – AP
http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20170917/news/309179999/
— New secrecy tactic: suing people who seek public records – AP
http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20170917/news/309179996/
— Ending pension donations for DuPage forest board – Mary Lou Wehrli  (DIERSEN: What do you have to prove the hours that you worked? I have saved all the time sheets from when I washed dishes 1964-1966; cleaned golf shoes, chipped slag, and pumped gasoline in 1966; delivered mail 1966-1969; worked on an automobile assemble line and as a security guard in 1970; sold tires, automotive services, and major appliances 1970-1971; pumped gasoline 1971-1972; collected delinquent taxes 1971-1980; and audited federal agencies 1980-1997. While I worked for the Post Office 1966-1969, for IRS 1971-1980, and for GAO 1980-1997, both I and my employers paid 7% of my salary into the Civil Service Retirement System.)
http://www.dailyherald.com/discuss/20170917/ending-pension-donations-for-dupage-forest-board

 

SPRINGFIELD STATE JOURNAL REGISTER
— Running mates help balance governor tickets – Bernard Schoenburg  (DIERSEN: What are your demographics?  Ever-increasingly, according to the anti-Trumps, those who have the following demographics are popular: anti-Trump, anti-Protestant, anti-conservative, anti-Republican, anti-American, anti-White, anti-male, anti-older people, anti-rich people, anti-gun owners, anti-German Americans, anti-draft avoiders (except Bill Clinton), and/or anti-those whose ancestors have been in America longer than their ancestors.)
http://www.sj-r.com/opinion/20170916/bernard-schoenburg-running-mates-help-balance-governor-tickets

 

NORTHWEST HERALD
— Trust Act goes too far – Editorial
http://www.nwherald.com/2017/09/15/our-view-trust-act-goes-too-far/add9g2d/

 

PEORIA JOURNAL STAR
— AFSCME contract suit may not be heard until next year – Doug Finke
http://www.pjstar.com/news/20170916/statehouse-insider-afscme-contract-suit-may-not-be-heard-until-next-year

 

WASHINGTON Examiner
— VA only filling half of its medical appointments while veterans wait for weeks – Eric Hannel
http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/va-only-filling-half-of-its-medical-appointments-while-veterans-wait-for-weeks/article/2634652

 

UNIVERSITY STAR
— Debunking the myth of white majority – Tafari Robertson
https://star.txstate.edu/2017/09/16/debunking-the-myth-of-white-majority/

 

CANADA FREE PRESS
— SPLC won’t label Antifa a hate group  To the SPLC, targeting conservatives and giving Antifa a pass is good for business – Chace Paulson
http://canadafreepress.com/article/splc-wont-label-antifa-a-hate-group

 

POLITICO
— California tears into Trump  The finale of the state’s legislative session was a primal scream aimed at the president. –  DAVID SIDERS  (DIERSEN: How soon will the Democrats who run California succeed in getting California secede from the United States of American and join up with Mexico?)
http://www.politico.com/story/2017/09/17/california-tears-into-trump-242801

 

HUFFINGTON POST
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Ever-increasingly, members of the following groups promote hatred: anti-Trump, anti-Protestant, anti-conservative, anti-Republican, anti-American, anti-White, anti-male, anti-older people, anti-rich people, anti-gun owners, anti-German Americans, anti-draft avoiders (except Bill Clinton), and/or anti-those whose ancestors have been in America longer than their ancestors.
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/welcome-to-the-country-of-hate-i_us_59bd196de4b02c642e4a16ce

 

NEW YORK TIMES
— Bump in U.S. Incomes Doesn’t Erase 50 Years of Pain – PATRICIA COHEN  (DIERSEN: My critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes have always accused me of being overpaid. In my defense, I earned a) a job-related bachelor’s degree when I was 21 and job-related master’s degrees when I was 27, 31, and 48, b) job-related professional certifications when I was 30, 32, 41, 45, 47, and 48, and c) a job-related professional license when I was 32.)
https://www.nytimes.com/2017/09/16/business/economy/bump-in-us-incomes-doesnt-erase-50-years-of-pain.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Anti-Trumps want socialism, communism, and/or dictatorship.
https://www.nytimes.com/2017/09/16/opinion/sunday/constitution-economy.html
— Ellen Pao: Has Anything Really Changed for Women in Tech? – ELLEN PAO
https://www.nytimes.com/2017/09/16/opinion/sunday/ellen-pao-sexism-tech.html
— Juggalos on the Mall? Just Another Weekend of Washington Protests – EMILY BAUMGAERTNER
https://www.nytimes.com/2017/09/16/us/politics/juggalos-washington-march.html

 

TIME
— ‘He’s Making Things Happen.’ Trump Fans Rally in Washington, D.C. – Nash Jenkins
http://time.com/4945077/donald-trump-rally-washington/

 

STANDARD EXAMINER
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Ever-increasingly, members of Group A promote hatred of members of Group B. Members of Group A are anti-Trump, anti-Protestant, anti-conservative, anti-Republican, anti-American, anti-White, anti-male, anti-older people, anti-rich people, anti-gun owners, anti-German Americans, anti-draft avoiders (except Bill Clinton), and/or anti-those whose ancestors have been in America longer than their ancestors AND MEMBERS OF GROUP B ARE Trump supporters, Protestant, conservative, Republican, American, White, male, older, rich, gun owners, German American, draft avoiders (except Bill Clinton), and/or those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.)
http://www.standard.net/TX/2017/09/17/Charlottesville-shows-racism-still-strong-in-America.html

 

ARIZONA DAILY STAR
— Jonathan Rothschild: Being a citizen means standing up for American values – Jonathan Rothschild  (DIERSEN: According to anti-Trumps, to be American is to be anti-Trump, anti-Protestant, anti-conservative, anti-Republican, anti-American, anti-White, anti-male, anti-older people, anti-rich people, anti-gun owners, anti-German Americans, anti-draft avoiders (except Bill Clinton), and/or anti-those whose ancestors have been in America longer than their ancestors.)
http://tucson.com/opinion/local/jonathan-rothschild-being-a-citizen-means-standing-up-for-american/article_0fe59803-27ec-542a-a19f-7e228432d559.html
— Religious leaders frustrated by lack of progress on DREAM Act – Andrew Nicla  (DIERSEN: Ever-increasingly, religious leaders act as operatives or as dupes for the Democrat Party.)
http://tucson.com/news/local/religious-leaders-frustrated-by-lack-of-progress-on-dream-act/article_3afb812e-abf8-5403-a29c-7bae40be5029.html

 

VENTURA COUNTY STAR
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Ever-increasingly, it seems that Mexico and its citizens love individuals, love organizations, love companies, love governments, and love countries that are anti-American.
http://www.vcstar.com/story/news/2017/09/16/how-do-mexicans-feel-u-s-survey-says/668612001/

 

SAN DIEGO 7
— “Sanctuary State” Bill Heads to Governor’s Desk  The bill passed by the state senate 27 to 11 – Brie Stimson and Alex Presha (DIERSEN: How soon will the Democrats who run California succeed in getting California secede from the United States of American and join up with Mexico?)
http://www.nbcsandiego.com/news/local/Sanctuary-City-Bill-Heads-to-Governors-Desk–444981413.html

 

INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS TIMES
— People Of Color More Likely To Be Exposed To Pollution Than Whites – DENISSE MORENO  (DIERSEN: My father worked in what is now a toxic site (Stauffer Chemical Company in Chicago Heights) for 28 years 1941-1969. SEE: https://semspub.epa.gov/work/HQ/184309.pdf)
http://www.ibtimes.com/people-color-more-likely-be-exposed-pollution-whites-2590548

 

SALON
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Ever-increasingly, anti-Trumps make it clear that they are anti-White, anti-American, anti-Protestant, anti-conservative, anti-Republican, anti-male, anti-older people, anti-rich people, anti-gun owners, anti-German Americans, anti-draft avoiders (except Bill Clinton), and/or anti-those whose ancestors have been in America longer than their ancestors.
http://www.salon.com/2017/09/17/stop-acting-surprised-america-donald-trump-is-a-white-supremacist/

 

GUARDIAN
— Media should reflect all society, not just a typically male ruling class – Jane Martinson  (DIERSEN: In America, the Democrat Party is the ruling class.)
https://www.theguardian.com/media/media-blog/2017/sep/17/the-media-should-reflect-the-whole-of-society-not-just-one-ruling-class-jane-martinson
— In a society too short of common goals, identity politics are an imperfect answer – Kenan Malik  (DIERSEN: Ever-increasingly, politicians promote, glorify, praise, and pander to individuals, organizations, companies, governments, and countries that are anti-Trump, anti-Protestant, anti-conservative, anti-Republican, anti-American, anti-White, anti-male, anti-older people, anti-rich people, anti-gun owners, anti-German Americans, anti-draft avoiders (except Bill Clinton), and/or anti-those whose ancestors have been in America longer than their ancestors.)
https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2017/sep/16/no-common-goals-fragmented-society-identity-politics

September 16 Evening Edition

NBC5
— Potential Attorney General Candidates Respond to Speculation Over Madigan’s Departure – Mary Ann Ahern
http://www.nbcchicago.com/blogs/ward-room/lisa-madigan-candidates-replacement-illinois-attorney-general-444858933.html
— TRAGIC: Video Gaming Revenues Continue to Rise in Illinois
http://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/video-gambling-revenues-continue-to-rise-in-illinois-444923043.html

 

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— St. Louis cop’s acquittal triggers second day of protests – AP
http://chicago.suntimes.com/news/st-louis-cops-acquittal-triggers-second-day-of-protests/

 

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— Former Lincoln-Way chief Wyllie could lose $321,000 annual pension if convicted – Gregory Pratt
http://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/daily-southtown/news/ct-sta-wyllie-lincoln-way-retirement-st-0917-20170915-story.html
— Aurora forum examines impact of Trump DACA immigration decision – Linda Girardi  (DIERSEN: Ever-increasingly, anti-Trumps glorify and praise those who come to America illegally, who stay in America illegally, and who bring others to America illegally.)
http://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/aurora-beacon-news/news/ct-abn-aurora-immigration-st-0917-20170916-story.html
— Comptroller Mendoza confronts Chicago tough guy leaving crash scene with 2 magic words: Say cheese! – John Kass  (DIERSEN: Ever-increasingly, when I attempt to deliver precinct letters and campaign literature to Republican voters in my precinct, Democrats treat me in a nasty/rude/threatening manner.  To better document their nasty/rude/threatening manner, can/should I wear a body camera when I attempt to deliver precinct letters and campaign literature to Republican voters in my precinct?  Many of these nasty/rude/threatening Democrats cast Republican primary ballots to harm the Republican Party.)
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/columnists/kass/ct-susana-mendoza-quarters-boyle-met-0917-20170915-column.html
— As Lisa Madigan leaves office, few woman ready to take her place – Mary Schmich  (DIERSEN: Erika Harold is ready to take her place.)
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/columnists/schmich/ct-lisa-madigan-mary-schmich-met-20170915-story.html
— Trump tweets misspelled endorsement of Schuette for Michigan governor – AP
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/nationworld/politics/ct-trump-endorsement-michigan-schuette-20170916-story.html

 

DAILY HERALD
— The flaws in the Electoral College – Editorial (DIERSEN: What if Clinton had won?)
http://www.dailyherald.com/discuss/20170916/editorial-the-flaws-in-the-electoral-college
— Military convoy sets history in motion Saturday at DuPage County Fairgrounds – Burt Constable
http://www.dailyherald.com/news/20170916/military-convoy-sets-history-in-motion-saturday-at-dupage-county-fairgrounds

 

CRAIN’S CHICAGO BUSINESS
— What the ‘lite-guv’ picks tell us about the candidates—and the party – RICH MILLER
http://www.chicagobusiness.com/article/20170916/ISSUE11/170919912/illinois-gubernatorial-candidates-line-up-running-mates
— Are Illinoisans paying for sins of other states’ drivers? – STEVE DANIELS
http://www.chicagobusiness.com/article/20170916/ISSUE01/170919910/are-illinoisans-paying-for-sins-of-other-states-drivers

 

SUBURBAN CHICAGOLAND
— Kennedy said when his family immigrated to America, they faced the same racism and discrimination now facing Arabs and Muslims – Ray Hanania  (DIERSEN: From what I see, ever-increasingly, anti-Trumps hint/imply/argue/shout that if you are a White male, the longer that your ancestors have been in America, the more that you have benefited from their discrimination against minorities and against females, and therefore, the more that you should pay the price of Affirmative Action, Diversity, and Inclusion.)
https://suburbanchicagoland.com/2017/09/16/kennedy-will-respect-arabs-muslims-illinois-governor/

 

BELLEVILLE NEWS DEMOCRAT
— TRAGIC: Illinois video gambling revenue continues to grow – AP
http://www.bnd.com/news/business/article173700746.html

 

WGLT
— ERA Rally In Normal Draws Broad Support – BAYLEE STEELMAN (DIERSEN: From what I see, ever-increasingly, anti-Trumps hint/imply/argue/shout that if you are a White male, the longer that your ancestors have been in America, the more that you have benefited from their discrimination against minorities and against females, and therefore, the more that you should pay the price of Affirmative Action, Diversity, and Inclusion.)
http://wglt.org/post/photos-era-rally-normal-draws-broad-support#stream/0

 

DAILY ILLINI
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Pot promoters promote pot. If you promote pot, you promote destruction.
http://dailyillini.com/opinions/2017/09/16/legalize-medical-marijuana-campus/

 

NEBRASKA TV
— Warren Buffett’s son becomes interim sheriff in Illinois – AP
http://nebraska.tv/news/local/warren-buffetts-son-becomes-interim-sheriff-in-illinois

 

TOWNHALL
— ESPN Employee: ‘I Pretend I’m A Democrat So I Can Keep My Job Here’ – Matt Vespa  (DIERSEN: If I had pretended to be a Democrat, the federal government would have promoted me into its Senior Executive Service long before I was 40 years old.)
https://townhall.com/tipsheet/mattvespa/2017/09/16/espn-employee-im-tired-of-pretending-this-company-is-not-full-of-st-n2382428

 

WESTERN JOURNALISM
— Tucker Carlson Warns Republicans of the Party’s Demise  “Collapse of GOP.” – Tracy Mastaler
https://www.westernjournalism.com/fox-news-host-just-predicted-the-end-of-the-republican-party/

 

POLITICUSUSA
— Defying Trump, California lawmakers vote to become ‘sanctuary state’ – Reuters
http://www.politicususa.com/2017/09/16/defying-trump-california-lawmakers-vote-sanctuary-state.html

 

WASHINGTON POST
— In the nation’s capital of rallies, a day full of them featured Trump sentiments and Juggalos  The day seemed almost designed to test Americans’ ability to disagree peaceably – Peter Jamison, Perry Stein, Kelyn Soong and Maria Sacchetti
https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/in-the-nations-capital-of-rallies-a-day-full-of-them-begins-featuring-trump-sentiments-and-juggalos/2017/09/16/f04a7a9c-9a57-11e7-87fc-c3f7ee4035c9_story.html
— With little to lose, Democrats cautiously share the driver’s seat with Trump – Paul Kane, Ed O’Keefe and Ashley Parker
https://www.washingtonpost.com/powerpost/with-little-to-lose-democrats-cautiously-share-the-drivers-seat-with-trump/2017/09/16/09eb2fca-9a47-11e7-87fc-c3f7ee4035c9_story.html

 

NEWSWEEK
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Anti-Trumps say “TRUMP SUPPORTERS DON’T REALLY CARE IF HE IS IMPEACHED.”
http://www.newsweek.com/trump-impeachment-civil-war-president-666177

September 15 Morning Edition

ABC7
— U.S. Rep. Gutierrez holds DACA town hall meeting in Chicago – AP
http://abc7chicago.com/politics/us-rep-gutierrez-holds-daca-town-hall-meeting-in-chicago/2415530/

 

FOX NEWS CHICAGO
— AS THE DEMOCRAT PARTY’S STRANGLEHOLD ON CHICAGO TIGHTENS: 40,000 African Americans left Chicago last year; no jobs a big factor – Mike Flannery
http://www.fox32chicago.com/news/local/40000-african-americans-left-chicago-last-year-no-jobs-a-big-factor

 

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— Barbara Flynn Currie, Illinois House’s second-ranking Democrat, won’t run for re-election – Rick Pearson
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/politics/ct-barbara-flynn-currie-illinois-house-met-0915-20170914-story.html
— Rauner administration creating staff teams following summer shake-up – Kim Geiger
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/politics/ct-bruce-rauner-staff-20170915-story.html
— Poverty fell, income rose last year in Illinois, Chicago – Alexia Elejalde-Ruiz
http://www.chicagotribune.com/business/ct-illinois-chicago-poverty-income-improve-0915-biz-20170914-story.html
— Illinois unemployment rate ticks up in August to 5 percent – Robert Channick
http://www.chicagotribune.com/business/ct-illinois-unemployment-august-0915-biz-20170914-story.html
— FRONT PAGE: After long delay, governor assumes role of Rauner the recruiter – Monique Garcia
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/politics/ct-bruce-rauner-business-recruiter-met-20170915-story.html
— Bernie Sanders is forcing change on the Democratic Party – Jonathan Bernstein
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/opinion/commentary/ct-perspec-bernie-sanders-democrats-0915-story.html

 

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— Trump revives debate on hate groups, then condemns them – AP  (DIERSEN: Which individuals, organizations, companies, governments, and countries do the leaders of your municipality, of your township/ward, of your county, and of Illinois condemn and why?)
http://chicago.suntimes.com/news/trump-revives-debate-on-hate-groups-then-condemns-them/

 

NORTHWEST HERALD
— OUTSTANDING: McHenry County-area state representatives Skillicorn and McSweeney call for special legislative session to repeal Trust Act – JORDYN REILAND
http://www.nwherald.com/2017/09/14/mchenry-county-area-state-representatives-call-for-special-legislative-session-to-repeal-trust-act/ahdd466/

 

MCHENRY TIMES
— OUTSTANDING: Skillicorn, McSweeney call on Legislature to repeal Trust Act – Caitlin Nordahl
https://mchenrytimes.com/stories/511215736-skillicorn-mcsweeney-call-on-legislature-to-repeal-trust-act

 

CHAMPAIGN/URBANA NEWS GAZETTE
— DISGUSTING, TRAGIC: State report on video gambling puts Champaign at No. 7 for revenue – Tom Kacich
http://www.news-gazette.com/news/local/2017-09-15/state-report-video-gambling-puts-champaign-no-7-revenue.html

 

ROCKFORD REGISTER STAR
— ‘Dreamers’ in Rockford area anxious as uncertainty surrounds DACA – Susan Vela  (DIERSEN: What have you been anxious about? While I worked for the federal government for almost 30 years, I was always anxious about my Democrat superiors’ efforts to waste my career and to get rid of me because I am Republican, non-veteran, White, and male. My superiors in the federal government were always under tremendous pressure from Democrat politicians a) to hire, retain, and promote Democrats, and especially Democrats who were minority, female, and/or younger and b) to make way for them by wasting the careers of and getting rid of their employees who were Republican, White, male, older, and/or non-veteran.)
http://www.rrstar.com/news/20170914/dreamers-in-rockford-area-anxious-as-uncertainty-surrounds-daca

 

BELLEVILLE NEWS DEMOCRAT
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Ever-increasingly, schools side with foreign countries and with their citizens against America and against its citizens.
http://www.bnd.com/news/state/illinois/article173461691.html

 

FOX ILLINOIS
— Rep. Ammons hosts first LBGTQ town hall – Jacqueline Francis
http://foxillinois.com/news/local/rep-ammons-hosts-first-lbgtq-town-hall

 

CENTRAL ILLINOIS PROUD
— Trump signs resolution condemning white supremacy Congress passed resolution earlier this week – ELI WATKINS  (DIERSEN: Of course, anti-Trumps will use this to hint/imply/argue/shout that it proves that Trump and his supporters are White supremacists, Nazis, KKK members, haters, racists, sexists, bigots, and even worse things.)
http://www.centralillinoisproud.com/news/politics/trump-signs-resolution-condemning-white-supremacy/811524521

 

CHICAGO MAGAZINE
— AS THE DEMOCRAT PARTY’S STRANGLEHOLD ON ILLINOIS TIGHTENS: Illinois Is Still Losing People—Especially College Students – WHET MOSER
http://www.chicagomag.com/city-life/September-2017/Illinois-Is-Still-Losing-Peopleand-College-Students/

 

NORTH COOK NEWS
— Pritzker’s fence-sitting on Cook County soda tax falls flat, GOP says – Caitlin Nordahl
https://northcooknews.com/stories/511215713-pritzker-s-fence-sitting-on-cook-county-soda-tax-falls-flat-gop-says

 

UPSTREAM IDEAS
— State’s Attorney Uses Illegal Slush Fund To Buy Luxury SUV For Wife
http://upstream-ideas.com/upstream-ideas/ideas/edgar-county-watchdogs-who-says-and-based-on-what-evidence

 

ILLINOIS LEAKS
— Former Lincoln-Way Superintendent Lawrence Wyllie Indicted by Federal Grand Jury – JOHN KRAFT
http://edgarcountywatchdogs.com/2017/09/former-lincoln-way-superintendent-lawrence-wyllie-indicted-by-federal-grand-jury/

 

ILLINOIS FAMILY INSTITUTE
— The Creepy Tale of a D.C. Law Firm, the APA, and IFI – Laurie Higgins
https://illinoisfamily.org/homosexuality/creepy-tale-d-c-law-firm-apa-ifi/

 

NEWSMAX
— Is Dreamer Deal Trump’s ‘Read My Lips’ Moment? – Patrick Buchanan
https://www.newsmax.com/PatrickBuchanan/amnesty-trump-border-workers/2017/09/15/id/813740/
— Joe Walsh Slams President Over DACA Deal With Democrats – Joe Crowe
https://www.newsmax.com/Politics/joe-walsh-daca-dreamers-donald-trump/2017/09/14/id/813587/

 

WORLD NET DAILY
— DACA ‘DEAL’ WITH DEMS: ‘TRUMP JUST SCREWED HIS BASE’ ‘Blown up, destroyed, irreparable, and disillusioned beyond repair’ – ART MOORE  (DIERSEN: Trump supporters should expect that anti-Trumps will say to them “Your White supremacist, Nazi, KKK member, hater, racist, sexist, bigot leader just screwed you.”)
http://www.wnd.com/2017/09/daca-deal-with-dems-trump-just-screwed-his-base/

 

WASHINGTON TIMES
— Dreamer citizenship rights could swell immigrant number by 1.5 million – Stephen Dinan and Seth McLaughlin
http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/sep/14/dreamer-chain-migration-would-grow-immigrant-numbe/

 

DAILY CALLER
— Tucker Sounds The Alarm: GOP In Danger Of Collapsing Over Immigration Betrayals – Peter Hasson
http://dailycaller.com/2017/09/14/tucker-sounds-the-alarm-gop-in-danger-of-collapsing-over-immigration-betrayals/?utm_medium=email

 

BREITBART
— Speaker Ryan Asks GOP Panel For Amnesty Plan – NEIL MUNRO
http://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/09/14/speaker-ryan-asks-gop-panel-amnesty-plan/
— Democrats: Trump-OK’d Amnesty ‘Dream’ Bill For 3.3 Million Illegals – NEIL MUNRO (DIERSEN: Trump supporters should expect that anti-Trumps will say to them “Your White supremacist, Nazi, KKK member, hater, racist, sexist, bigot leader just screwed you.”)
http://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/09/14/democrats-trump-okd-amnesty-dream-bill-3-3-million-illegals/
— Breitbart’s Pollak Lays Out ‘Deal-Breakers’ for Trump’s Base on DACA Deal (DIERSEN: Anti-Trumps want illegals to not only get citizenship, but to get even more preference over citizens of America and especially preference over citizens of America who are Trump supporters, Protestant, conservative, Republican, White, male, older, rich, gun owners, German American, draft avoiders (except Bill Clinton), and those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.)
http://www.breitbart.com/video/2017/09/14/watch-breitbarts-pollak-lays-out-deal-breakers-for-trumps-base-on-daca-deal/
— Democrats ‘Confounded’ They Can’t Hurt President Donald Trump with Constant Attacks – WARNER TODD HUSTON
http://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/09/13/democrats-confounded-cant-hurt-president-donald-trump-constant-attacks/

 

LIFE SITE NEWS
— What Trump Should Demand as Part of Dreamer Amnesty Deal  Immigration hawks say administration should insist on key measures to meaningfully fix broken system – Brendan Kirby
https://www.lifezette.com/polizette/what-trump-should-demand-as-part-of-dreamer-amnesty-deal/

 

WEEKLY STANDARD
— The Unaccountable IRS – Editorial  (DIERSEN: What do you say to those who wasted my knowledge of IRS? I worked for the Democrats who ran IRS for almost 9 years 1971-1980, the last 5 1/2 years of which at the GS-12 Step 1-5 levels, currently $79,563-$90,173. GAO audits IRS. I transferred from IRS to GAO in 1980. The Democrats who ran GAO kept me off audits of IRS for all but 3 (1986-1988) of the almost 18 years that I worked for GAO. Democrats and Democrat plants, Libertarians and Libertarian plants, Greens and Green plants, and RINOs wasted my knowledge of IRS.)
http://www.weeklystandard.com/the-unaccountable-irs/article/2009687

 

NATIONAL REVIEW
— The Chuck and Nancy Amnesty – Editorial
http://www.nationalreview.com/article/451405/donald-trump-schumer-pelosi-immigation-daca-deal-mistake

 

NEW YORK TIMES
— How Much Can the Youth Vote Actually Help Democrats? – G. Elliott Morris (DIERSEN: Ever-increasingly, Democrats shout a young people and at everyone else that Republicans are White supremacists, Nazis, KKK members, racists, sexists, bigots, and even worse things.)
https://www.nytimes.com/2017/09/14/upshot/how-much-can-the-youth-vote-actually-help-democrats.html
— FRONT PAGE TOP OF FOLD: Conservatives Recoil at Trump’s Accommodation With Democrats Over DACA – JEREMY W. PETERS  (DIERSEN: Trump supporters should expect that anti-Trumps will say to them “Your White supremacist, Nazi, KKK member, hater, racist, sexist, bigot leader just screwed you.”)
https://www.nytimes.com/2017/09/14/us/politics/conservatives-trump-democrats-daca.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Anti-Trumps say “Trump’s Support for Law to Protect ‘Dreamers’ Lifts Its Chances.”
https://www.nytimes.com/2017/09/14/us/politics/trump-daca-dreamers.html
— 65 Percent of Mexicans View U.S. Negatively, Survey Finds – PAULINA VILLEGAS  (DIERSEN: Constructively, Mexico has declared war on America a) by its sending many millions of its citizens into America illegally, b) by its keeping many millions of its citizens in America illegally, and c) by its sending mountains of illegal drugs into America illegally.)
https://www.nytimes.com/2017/09/14/world/americas/mexico-us-survey.html

 

WALL STREET JOURNAL
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Anti-Americans promote amnesty.
https://www.wsj.com/articles/trumps-dreamer-dealing-1505431468
— An Illinois City Aims to Move Better Policing Right Into the Neighborhood  Rockford program encourages officers to live in the areas they patrol by offering free housing – Shibani Mahtani
https://www.wsj.com/articles/an-illinois-city-aims-to-move-better-policing-right-into-the-neighborhood-1505394002

 

VALLEY CENTRAL
— Incomes continue to rise, but Texans of color still seeing a gap (DIERSEN: Ever-increasingly, the federal government requires employers to give preference to their employees who are minority and/or female, that is, ever-increasingly, employers are required to discriminate against their employees who are White and/or male.)
http://valleycentral.com/news/texas/incomes-continue-to-rise-but-texans-of-color-still-seeing-a-gap

September 11 Evening Edition

ABC7
— 5 killed, 31 wounded in Chicago weekend shootings
http://abc7chicago.com/5-killed-31-wounded-in-chicago-weekend-shootings/2403225/

 

NBC5
— Mike Ditka warns NFL players, they better not take a knee on 9/11
http://www.fox32chicago.com/sports/mike-ditka-warns-nfl-players-they-better-not-take-a-knee-on-911

 

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— Mike Ditka: ‘Malcontents’ should hold off anthem protests on 9/11 – Phil Thompson
http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/football/bears/ct-mike-ditka-sept-11-national-anthem-protests-20170911-story.html
— Rauner’s re-election problems are his own — not Trump’s – Ron Panozzo, Orland Park
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/opinion/letters/ct-letters-rauner-trump-reelection-20170911-story.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Anti-Trumps promote DACA recipients.
http://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/daily-southtown/opinion/ct-sta-knowles-column-st-0912-20170911-story.html
— Nearly 40 shot in Chicago over weekend as city nears 500 homicides – Elvia Malagon and Elyssa Cherney
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/breaking/ct-39-wounded-6-fatally-in-weekend-shootings-20170911-story.html
— Pope Francis: If Trump is ‘pro-life,’ he should extend DACA – Julie Zauzmer  (DIERSEN: Aren’t abortions much easier to get in America than in foreign countries?)
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/immigration/ct-pope-francis-trump-daca-20170911-story.html
— Key Rauner education aide Beth Purvis latest to leave administration – Monique Garcia
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/politics/ct-bruce-rauner-beth-purvis-leaves-met-0912-20170911-story.html
— City: Immigration rules could lead to other strings from Trump to get federal money – John Byrne
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/politics/ct-rahm-emanuel-jeff-sessions-federal-grant-lawsuit-met-20170911-story.html
— Don’t expect Trump and Congress to do anything – Albert R. Hunt
http://www.chicagotribune.com/ct-trump-ryan-mcconnell-congress-20170911-story.html

 

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— In court, city blasts Jeff Sessions’ ‘unprecedented seizure of power’ – Jon Seidel
http://chicago.suntimes.com/chicago-politics/city-feds-back-in-court-in-lawsuit-over-grant-money-sanctuary-cities/
— Poll: Residents not swallowing ads tying pop tax to health concerns – Tina Sfondeles
http://chicago.suntimes.com/news/poll-residents-not-swallowing-ads-tying-pop-tax-to-health-concerns/
— Rauner’s education czar Purvis latest ‘superstar’ to seek new orbit – Tina Sfondeles
http://chicago.suntimes.com/news/rauners-education-czar-purvis-latest-superstar-to-seek-new-orbit/
— Chicago CEOs on how 9/11 changed their career paths – Shia Kapos  (DIERSEN: In my opinion, Nixon changed my career path. In my opinion, because of what came out about Nixon in 1974, my IRS superiors decided to not only stop promoting Republicans beyond GS-12, but to get rid of Republicans.)
http://chicago.suntimes.com/news/kapos-chicago-ceos-on-how-911-changed-their-career-paths/

 

DAILY HERALD
— Currier School bilingual teacher encourages culture (DIERSEN: All my ancestors immigrated to northeast Illinois during the 1840s and 1850s.  In my opinion, if they had not been stuck in the German culture, they, and therefore me, would have been much more successful. Neither of my parents attended college. My father was the first of his ancestors to earn a high school diploma. My mother never attended high school.)
http://www.dailyherald.com/news/20170911/currier-school-bilingual-teacher-encourages-culture
— Flags foster Sept. 11 remembrance at Wheaton, North Central colleges – Marie Wilson
http://www.dailyherald.com/news/20170911/flags-foster-sept-11-remembrance-at-wheaton-north-central-colleges

 

WIREPOINTS
— Is Illinois’ New Budget Balanced? Oh, Please. – Wirepoints Original – Mark Glennon
http://www.wirepoints.com/is-illinois-new-budget-balanced-oh-please-wirepoints-original/

 

CHICAGO CITY WIRE
— GOP precinct committeemen hopefuls: Start your petitions – Claudia Balthazar  (DIERSEN: In my DuPage County Milton Township Precinct 9, my goal, as it has been for Republican primary elections since 2000, is to get at least 30 petition signatures for myself and for each of the Republican candidates who will be on the March 20, 2018 Republican primary ballot in my precinct including:
U.S. CONGRESS: Peter Roskam
STATE OF ILLINOIS: Bruce Rauner, Governor and Evelyn Sanguinetti, Lieutenant Governor; William Kelly, Governor and Ray Tranchant, Lieutenant Governor; Erika Harold, Attorney General
ILLINOIS SENATE: Michael Connelly, Senator
ILLINOIS HOUSE: Jeanne Ives, Representative
DUPAGE COUNTY: Dan Cronin, Board Chairman; James Mendrick, Sheriff; Frank Bibbiano, Sheriff; Paul Hinds, Clerk; Gwen Henry, Treasurer; Darlene Ruscitti, Regional Superintendent of Schools
DUPAGE COUNTY BOARD: Grant Eckhoff, Amy Grant, Paula McGowen
DUPAGE COUNTY FOREST PRESERVE: Joseph Cantore, President
CIRCUIT COURT JUDGE: Richard Russo, Karen Wilson)
http://chicagocitywire.com/stories/511190470-gop-precinct-committeemen-hopefuls-start-your-petitions

 

ILLINOIS LEAKS
— Watchdogs on Chicago’s Morning Answer
http://edgarcountywatchdogs.com/2017/09/video-watchdogs-on-chicagos-morning-answer-a-force-to-be-reckoned-with/

 

ILLINOIS FAMILY ACTION
— U.S. Senate Democrats Grill Appointee Over Catholic Faith – Michael Gryboski
https://illinoisfamilyaction.org/2017/09/the-dogma-lives-loudly-within-you-senate-democrats-grill-appointee-over-catholic-faith/

 

GOPUSA
— Hillary: Trump inaugural speech was ‘cry from the white nationalist gut’
http://www.gopusa.com/?p=30036
— Media should not rely on the Southern Poverty Law Center
http://www.gopusa.com/?p=29983

 

DAILY CALLER
— There’s A Huge Hole In Hillary Clinton’s Defense Of Her ‘Deplorables’ Comment – Peter Hasson
http://dailycaller.com/2017/09/11/theres-a-huge-hole-in-hillary-clintons-defense-of-her-deplorables-comment/
— Steve Bannon Hijacks White House Press Briefing – Alex Pfeiffer
http://dailycaller.com/2017/09/11/steve-bannon-hijacks-white-house-press-briefing/

 

DAILY SIGNAL
— The Left’s Intimidation Tactics Against Conservative Opinion – Dennis Prager
http://dailysignal.com/2017/09/05/lefts-intimidation-tactics-conservative-opinion/

 

NEW YORK TIMES
— An Exit Interview With Richard Posner, Judicial Provocateur – ADAM LIPTAK
https://www.nytimes.com/2017/09/11/us/politics/judge-richard-posner-retirement.html

 

WALL STREET JOURNAL
— Why Donald Trump Is Free to Show Independence From GOP  The president’s backers know he didn’t run as a traditional Republican – Gerald F. Seib  (DIERSEN: Trump did not run as an Independent, he ran as a Republican. That obligates Trump to defend and to advance the Republican Party platform.)
https://www.wsj.com/articles/why-donald-trump-is-free-to-show-independence-from-gop-1505140356

 

FEDERAL NEWS RADIO
— Take an active role in protecting your retirement benefits – Randy Silvey
https://federalnewsradio.com/commentary/2017/09/take-an-active-role-in-protecting-your-retirement-benefits/

September 9 Evening Edition

NBC5
— Rauner Embarks on Trip to Japan and China – Mary Ann Ahern and Carol Marin
http://www.nbcchicago.com/blogs/ward-room/rauner-asia-trip-443456883.html
— Cook County Employees Padded Time Cards, Now Face Termination: Sheriff
http://www.nbcchicago.com/blogs/ward-room/cook-county-sheriffs-office-employees-padded-time-cards-443459653.html
— Illinois Law to Require Schools to Help Breast-Feeding Moms
http://www.nbcchicago.com/blogs/ward-room/illinois-law-schools-breastfeeding-443458193.html

 

CBS2
— Illinois Offers Assistance To Current, Future Irma Victims
http://chicago.cbslocal.com/2017/09/09/illinois-offers-assistance-to-current-future-irma-victims/
— President Trump’s Weekly Address; Democrats’ Weekly Address
http://chicago.cbslocal.com/2017/09/09/president-trumps-weekly-address-democrats-weekly-address-5/

 

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Anti-Trumps glorify and praise those who were illegally brought to America illegally and those who illegally brought them to America illegally.
http://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/daily-southtown/news/ct-sta-vickroy-daca-react-st-0910-20170908-story.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: From what I see, anti-Trumps are overjoyed when members of the following groups leave Chicago: Trump supporters, Protestant, conservative, Republican, American, White, male, older, rich, gun owners, German Americans, draft avoiders (except Bill Clinton), and/or those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/columnists/glanton/ct-leaving-chicago-dahleen-glanton-met-20170930-column.html
— Man calls 911 after downtown Naperville bar refuses to let him in, police say – Bill Bird
http://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/naperville-sun/crime/ct-nvs-naperville-bogus-911-call-st-0910-20170909-story.html
— 3 charged in Naperville prostitution investigation – Bill Bird
http://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/naperville-sun/crime/ct-nvs-naperville-prostitution-arrests-blotter-st-0910-20170909-story.html

 

DAILY HERALD
— Kane County Board likely to consider job cuts to balance budget – James Fuller
http://www.dailyherald.com/news/20170909/kane-county-board-likely-to-consider-job-cuts-to-balance-budget
— Car-centric Houston struggles after loss of countless autos – AP
http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20170909/business/309099969/

 

WBEZ
— Cook County Sheriff Disciplines 48 Officers For Time Fraud – Patrick Smith
https://www.wbez.org/shows/wbez-news/cook-county-sheriff-disciplines-48-officers-for-time-fraud/057fc9a7-1b80-4ab7-8ecb-b060a8130738

 

JOURNAL COURIER
— Bill would require protesters show their face – Scot Bertram  (DIERSEN: Very few of my critics/opponents show their face.  They have their operatives and the dupes do their dirty work.)
http://www.myjournalcourier.com/news/113649/bill-would-require-protesters-show-their-face

 

GALESBURG REGISTER MAIL
— Democrats help workers – Jerry Ryberg, Galesburg  (DIERSEN: Are/were you a worker? I was a worker 1964-1997. My critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes have always demonized me, denigrated me, and condemned me as being a failed but overpaid worker. To qualify myself for better paying jobs, I earned a) a job-related bachelor’s degree when I was 21 in 1970 and job-related master’s degrees when I was 27, 31, and 48, b) job-related professional certifications when I was 30, 32, 41, 45, 47, and 48, and c) a job-related professional license when I was 32.)
http://www.galesburg.com/opinion/20170909/letter-democrats-help-workers

 

ILLINOIS FAMILY INSTITUTE
— Change Your Gender? Option Now Available for Birth Certificates – Monte Larrick
https://illinoisfamily.org/homosexuality/change-gender-option-now-birth-certificates/

 

CONSERVATIVE REVIEW
— Chicago’s got 99 problems, but Trump ain’t one  IN 2016 ALONE, THE CITY SAW 762 MURDERS AND 4,331 SHOOTING VICTIMS. – Jon Miller
https://www.conservativereview.com/articles/chicagos-got-99-problems-but-trump-aint-one

 

DAILY CALLER
— Notre Dame President Smites Dianne Feinstein For ‘Chilling’ Questions About Nominee’s Faith – Chuck Ross
http://dailycaller.com/2017/09/09/notre-dame-president-smites-dianne-feinstein-for-chilling-questions-about-nominees-faith/

 

TOWNHALL
— Top Republican Slams DOJ’s ‘Terrible Decision’ – Cortney O’Brien
https://townhall.com/tipsheet/cortneyobrien/2017/09/09/top-republican-slams-dojs-terrible-decision-n2379041
(FROM THE ARTICLE: “I have the utmost respect for Attorney General [Jeff] Sessions, but I’m troubled by his Department’s lack of action to fully respond to our request and deliver accountability,” Brady said in a statement. Rep. Peter Roskam (R-IL) was just as peeved, calling the DOJ’s decision a “miscarriage of justice.” This is the second time Lerner has escaped accountability for the Tea Party-targeting scandal. Back in 2015, she was cleared of charges. An investigation found rampant “mismanagement” within the IRS, but no evidence of criminal activity.)

 

GOPUSA
— Obama raised ‘Dreamers’ hopes with unconstitutional executive order (DIERSEN: What raised your hopes? For me, it was federal civil service protections. Because I have always been a Republican, were it not for federal civil service protections, a) the Post Office would NOT have hired me in 1966 or let me work there for almost 3 years, b) IRS would NOT have hired me in 1971 or let me work there for almost 9 years, c) IRS would NOT have promoted me in 1972, 1973, or 1974, d) GAO would NOT have hired me in 1980 or let me work there for almost 18 years, and e) GAO would NOT have promoted me in 1986.)
http://www.gopusa.com/?p=29931

 

BREITBART
— Trump Hoped for Elites’ Approval with Democrat Debt Deal — and They’re Giving It, for Now – Adam Shaw
http://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/09/09/axios-trump-hoped-for-elites-approval-with-democrat-debt-deal-and-theyre-giving-it-for-now/

 

BLAZE
— Colin Kaepernick donates to organization that sends DREAMers to protest at Trump hotel – Carlos Garcia
http://www.theblaze.com/news/2017/09/08/colin-kaepernick-donates-to-organization-that-sends-dreamers-to-protest-at-trump-hotel/

 

THE HILL
— Gutierrez: We’ll shut down the government if House doesn’t pass Dream Act – JULIA MANCHESTER
http://thehill.com/homenews/house/349940-house-dem-well-shut-down-the-government-if-house-doesnt-pass-dream-act
— Trump puts the GOP on notice – NIALL STANAGE
http://thehill.com/homenews/administration/349894-the-memo-trump-puts-the-gop-on-notice

 

POLITICO
— How the Dreamers Learned to Play Politics  Ten years ago, there was no movement. Today, it just might be strong enough to make Donald Trump change his mind. – JULIA PRESTON
http://www.politico.com/magazine/story/2017/09/09/dreamers-daca-learned-to-play-politics-215588

 

NEW YORK TIMES
— Bound to No Party, Trump Upends 150 Years of Two-Party Rule – PETER BAKER
https://www.nytimes.com/2017/09/09/us/politics/trump-republicans-third-parties.html
— Can Dreamers Trust Anyone? – JOSE ANTONIO VARGAS  (DIERSEN: One could argue that if you are a Trump supporter, Protestant, conservative, Republican, American, White, male, older, rich, gun owner, German American, draft avoider, and/or if your ancestors have been in America for a long time, YOU SHOULD NOT TRUST ANYONE WHO IS anti-Trump, anti-Protestant, anti-conservative, anti-Republican, anti-American, anti-White, anti-male, anti-older people, anti-rich people, anti-gun owners, anti-German Americans, anti-draft avoiders, and/or anti-those whose ancestors have been in America longer than their ancestors.)
https://www.nytimes.com/2017/09/09/opinion/sunday/can-dreamers-trust-anyone.html

 

WASHINGINTON POST
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Anti-Trumps say “Trump betrays everyone ” and he “has a long record as an unpredictable ally.”
https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/trump-betrays-everyone-the-president-has-a-long-record-as-an-unpredictable-ally/2017/09/08/9cf64768-94a8-11e7-89fa-bb822a46da5b_story.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Anti-Trumps say “The clock is ticking on DACA. Here’s how young immigrants and their advocates are fighting back.”
https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/immigration/the-clock-is-ticking-on-daca-heres-how-young-immigrants-and-their-advocates-are-fighting-back/2017/09/09/da5fa9ac-93cf-11e7-89fa-bb822a46da5b_story.html

 

FORBES
— How Employers Are Helping Their Employees Retire – Mark Avallone  (DIERSEN: My Democrat GAO superiors not only did not help me retire, they forced me to take their early retirement offer in 1997 when was 49 years old.)
https://www.forbes.com/sites/markavallone/2017/09/09/how-corporations-are-helping-their-employees-retire/#2f0c20f072aa

September 5 Morning Edition

SPRINGFIELD STATE JOURNAL REGISTER
— Some in GOP upset with Rauner over immigration bill – Bernard Schoenburg  (DIERSEN: Those in Illinois who are upset with Rauner are the 2,146,015 who voted for Trump.  Obviously, Rauner’s advisers want Rauner to run as an anti-Trump, that is, as an anti-Republican.)
http://www.sj-r.com/news/20170904/some-in-gop-upset-with-rauner-over-immigration-bill
(FROM THE ARTICLE: State Sen. Kyle McCarter, R-Lebanon, noted that President Donald Trump easily won the 15th Congressional District — and many parts of Illinois outside Chicago — with many voters choosing Trump for his immigration policy. “Yet what the governor has done is support codifying illegal immigration,” McCarter said. “This means a lot to people. Trust is a hard thing to re-establish once you’ve lost it.” . . . McCarter said he was one of three Republican senators who endorsed Rauner during the 2014 primary. “I made the case with social conservatives that look to me for leadership that what had been done in the past decade was fiscally immoral,” McCarter said. “Therefore, we counted on him to right the ship, fiscally, (and) make it better for families. Yet in this situation, he has chosen to support those that are illegal over the safety of the citizens that are here.” McCarter noted that he’s disagreed with some other measures signed by Rauner, including a bill that would make it easier for transgender people to change the sex listed on their birth certificate without requiring transition surgery. “There’s only so much that you can deviate from the platform of the party, and he’s done that,” McCarter said. “This Senate Bill 31 could be the final straw.” . . . Rosanna Pulido of Springfield hasn’t been a fan of Rauner, who she said has “never been a Republican.” She has been deeply involved in trying to stop illegal immigration including being a “minuteman” on the Arizona-Mexico border in 2005. She is also traveling to Washington, D.C., this week to with “a group of people who have had loved ones killed by illegal aliens” to push legislation to cut off federal funds going to sanctuary cities or states. She said victim family members “tried several times” to contact Rauner through his office, and “each time they were turned away.” Kukowski’s response did not address questions about Pulido’s assertion about the attempts to set up a meeting. “A lot of conservative Republicans are looking for a new home,” said Pulido, who unsuccessfully ran for the U.S. House in the 5th Congressional District in 2010.”)

 

ABC7
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Anti-Trumps say Trump’s decision to phase out DACA “could begin GOP battle.”  RINOs, Democrat plants, Libertarian plants, and Green plants reject the immigration plank in the Republican Party platform.
http://abc7chicago.com/politics/trump-to-phase-out-daca;-decision-could-begin-gop-battle/2377789/

 

NBC5
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Anti-Trumps promote anti-Trump opposition “to Potential Rollback of DACA Protections.”
http://www.nbcchicago.com/blogs/ward-room/chicagoans-react-to-potential-rollback-of-daca-protections-442704703.html

 

CBS2
— CPS Parents Start New Year With Fewer Concerns  (DIERSEN: While I worked for GAO 1980-1997, each and every year started with more concerns for GAO employees who were Republican, White, male, older, and/or non-veteran.)
http://chicago.cbslocal.com/2017/09/05/chicago-public-schools-first-day-of-class/

 

WGN TV
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Trump glorifies and praises Dreamers, but Democrats who promote Dreamers call Trump and his supporters White supremacists, Nazis, KKK members, haters, racists, sexists, bigots, and even worse things.
http://wgntv.com/2017/09/04/dreamers-urge-president-trump-not-to-end-program-for-young-immigrants/

 

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— Illinois governor candidates can start gathering signatures today – Rick Pearson
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/politics/ct-illinois-elections-petitions-20170905-story.html
— Giving Illinois’ children a second escape route from bad schools – Editorial  (DIERSEN: Are you “too conservative?” My critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes demonize, denigrate, and condemn my parents because they sent me to Trinity Lutheran Grade School in Crete 1953-1961 ands then to Hope Lutheran Grade School in Park Forest to stay with the Missouri Synod.)
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/opinion/editorials/ct-edit-school-choice-scholarship-0905-20170823-story.html
— FRONT PAGE TOP OF FOLD WITH BIG COLOR PICTURE: Youth football participation declines as worries mount about concussions, CTE – John Keilman
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/breaking/ct-football-youth-decline-met-20170904-story.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Ever-increasingly, anti-Trumps glorify and praise those who came to America illegally, who stay in America illegally, and who bring others to America illegally.
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/columnists/glanton/ct-daca-dahleen-glanton-0904-20170905-story.html
— For the first time in years, CPS classes start with a hint of optimism – Juan Perez Jr. (DIERSEN: While I worked for GAO 1980-1997, each and every year started with more concerns for GAO employees who were Republican, White, male, older, and/or non-veteran.)
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/breaking/ct-chicago-schools-first-day-optimism-met-20170902-story.html

 

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— Trump to Congress: ‘Get ready to do your job’ on immigration – AP
http://chicago.suntimes.com/news/ap-sources-trump-expected-to-end-dreamers-program/
— Ahead of first day of school, Emanuel brags about CPS graduation rate – Andy Grimm
http://chicago.suntimes.com/news/ahead-of-first-day-of-school-emanuel-brags-about-cps-graduation-rate/

 

DAILY HERALD
— DIERSE HEADLINE: Anti-Trumps say “More protests of Trump’s plan to end DACA expected.”
http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20170905/news/309059986/
— Historic school-funding reform is right balance for Illinois – Bruce Rauner
http://www.dailyherald.com/discuss/20170905/rauner-historic-school-funding-reform-is-right-balance-for-illinois
— FRONT PAGE TOP OF FOLD: Aurora panel explores diversity, barriers in schools – Marie Wilson  (DIERSEN: Democrats use Affirmative Action, Diversity, and Inclusion to get rid of Republicans, and especially Republicans who are conservative, White, male, older, and/or non-veteran.)
http://www.dailyherald.com/news/20170905/aurora-panel-explores-diversity-barriers-in-schools
— FRONT PAGE TOP OF FOLD WITH COLOR PICTURE: Suburban police take on challenge of implicit bias – Elena Ferrarin  (DIERSEN: Ever-increasingly, if you do not promote the Democrat Party platform, Democrats demonize you, denigrate you, and condemn you as being a White supremacist, Nazi, KKK member, hater, racist, sexist, bigot and even worse things.)
http://www.dailyherald.com/news/20170905/suburban-police-take-on-challenge-of-implicit-bias
— Miss America hopefuls to face more questioning – AP  (DIERSEN: What about those judges who want Miss America to be anti-Trump, anti-Protestant, anti-conservative, anti-Republican, anti-American, anti-White, anti-male, anti-older people, anti-rich people, anti-gun owners, anti-German Americans, anti-draft avoiders (except Bill Clinton), and/or anti-those whose ancestors have been in America longer than their ancestors?)
http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20170905/news/309059946/

 

BLOOMINGTON PANTAGRAPH
— Trump’s use of executive power topic of ISU panel
http://www.pantagraph.com/news/local/trump-s-use-of-executive-power-topic-of-isu-panel/article_c0301b04-b0f6-54c6-a101-1a59d24728e0.html

 

CENTRAL ILLINOIS PROUD
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Trump glorifies and praises Dreamers, but Democrats who promote Dreamers call Trump and his supporters White supremacists, Nazis, KKK members, haters, racists, sexists, bigots, and even worse things.
http://www.centralillinoisproud.com/news/politics/hispanic-business-leader-trumps-a-liar-if-he-ends-daca/804351288

 

LINCOLN FORUM
— The Lincoln Forum hosts monthly events, where some of the most influential, engaging minds in politics and policy speak on the most important issues facing Illinois and the nation.  We provide a platform for all of those interested in sound public policy and bipartisan solutions.  (DIERSEN: One could compare and contrast the Lincoln Forum with TAPROOT Republicans of Illinois.)
https://lincolnforum.org/

 

POLITIFACT ILLINOIS
— Immigrant tale twists branches of Bruce Rauner’s family tree – Matt Dietrich, Bob Secter
http://www.politifact.com/illinois/statements/2017/sep/05/bruce-rauner/rauner-trims-twists-branches-his-family-tree-immig/
(FROM THE ARTICLE: First, a little context. Bruce Rauner grew up in the upscale North Shore suburbs of Deerfield and Lake Forest as well as Scottsdale, Ariz., and his father was a high-ranking executive at electronics giant Motorola. Rauner went to Ivy League colleges, became enormously wealthy as a private equity investor and was the owner of nine luxury homes and ranches when he launched his campaign. His campaign was clearly sensitive to how that might play with voters as it sought from the first to portray him as a regular guy. Early campaign ads featured Rauner with his $18 Timex watch and a two-decade old family van that he said his children dubbed the “rolling trash can.” The Chicago Tribune asked in 2014 about comparisons to wealthy private equity investor turned politician Mitt Romney, and Rauner bristled: “He came across as a blue blood, I’m a regular guy. I drink beer. I don’t drink Courvoisier or whatever the hell that stuff is. I drink beer and I smoke a cigar and I ride a Harley and I love to fish.” . . . Records from U.S. Censuses taken between 1910 and 1940, the latest year publicly available, clearly show that both of Rauner’s maternal grandparents were born in Wisconsin — Clarence Erickson in 1901 and Viola Erickson (nee Wedin) in 1900.  In other words, neither of them were immigrants. What’s more, the census shows that Viola’s mother — Rauner’s great-grandmother — was also born in Wisconsin. Viola’s father, while born in Sweden, emigrated to the U.S. at age 6 in 1868. As for Clarence, the census describes him as speaking English and having a seventh grade education. In the 1940 count, his profession was listed as “buttermaker.”)

 

ILLINOIS FAMILY ACTION
— Automatic Voter Registration Expands Government Automatically – Robert Knight
https://illinoisfamilyaction.org/2017/09/automatic-voter-registration-expands-government-automatically/

 

GOPUSA
— Protesters demand $15 minimum wage during Labor Day protests
http://www.gopusa.com/protesters-demand-15-minimum-wage-during-labor-day-protests/
— GOP senators work with Democrats to funnel more money into Obamacare
http://www.gopusa.com/?p=29722

 

WASHINGTON TIMES
— Rep. Adam Kinzinger says DACA could become law if Trump is OK with that – Sally Persons
http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/sep/5/adam-kinzinger-says-daca-could-become-law-if-presi/

 

BREITBART
— 27 Times Jeff Sessions Fought for Americans Against DACA, Amnesty and Open Borders – JOHN BINDER
http://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/09/05/27-times-jeff-sessions-fought-for-americans-against-daca-amnesty-and-open-borders/

 

TPM
— Trump Reportedly Asked Aides For ‘Way Out’ Of Campaign Pledge To End DACA – CAITLIN MACNEAL
http://talkingpointsmemo.com/livewire/trump-asked-way-out-daca-pledge

 

AMERICAN THINKER
— DACA Was a Bad Dream – Daniel John Sobieski
http://www.americanthinker.com/articles/2017/09/daca_was_a_bad_dream.html

 

WASHINGTON POST
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Trump glorifies and praises Dreamers, but Democrats who promote Dreamers call Trump and his supporters White supremacists, Nazis, KKK members, haters, racists, sexists, bigots, and even worse things.
https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/let-dreamers-live-the-american-dream/2017/09/04/0b1dbb02-9177-11e7-89fa-bb822a46da5b_story.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Those who glorify and praise foreign workers demonize, denigrate, and condemn American workers. I was an American worker 1962-1997.
https://www.washingtonpost.com/national/if-they-deport-all-of-us-who-will-rebuild-day-laborers-seen-as-key-to-texas-recovery/2017/09/04/53a22acc-914d-11e7-89fa-bb822a46da5b_story.html

 

USA TODAY
— Don’t overlook football’s benefits – Dick Butkus  (DIERSEN: Of course, if I sought a government office or a political office, my critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes would stress that I never played football.)
https://www.usatoday.com/story/opinion/2017/09/04/dick-butkus-do-not-overlook-football-benefits-editorials-debates/105272442/

 

HOUSTON CHRONICLE
— Big business is trying to persuade Congress to save the ‘dreamers’ – Tracy Jan (DIERSEN: Ever-increasingly, big business makes it clear that it prefers citizens of foreign countries over citizens of America.)
http://www.houstonchronicle.com/business/article/Big-business-is-trying-to-persuade-Congress-to-12172723.php

 

SOCIALIST WORKER
— Illinois Republocrats pass a school voucher bill  Chicago Teachers Union member Kyle Gilbertson looks at the rotten “compromise” behind a broadly celebrated education bill that just became law in the state of Illinois.  (DIERSEN: Kyle Gilbertson would despise if not hate my parents because they sent me and my brother to Trinity Lutheran Grade School in Crete and then to Hope Lutheran Grade School in Park Forest to stay with the Missouri Synod.)
https://socialistworker.org/2017/09/05/illinois-republocrats-pass-school-voucher-bill

September 4 Evening Edition

DAILY HERALD
— Naperville bids farewell to summer with parade  (DIERSEN: Republicans in the parade included Anderson, Connelly, Furstenau, Grant, Henry, Hinds, Ives, Keller, Khouri, Mendrick, Olsen, Painter, Schultz, and Tornga.)
http://www.dailyherald.com/news/20170904/naperville-bids-farewell-to-summer-with-parade

 

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— Unions celebrate Labor Day at rallies against Rauner’s policies – Lauren FitzPatrick
http://chicago.suntimes.com/news/unions-celebrate-labor-day-at-rallies-against-rauners-policies/

 

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— Push for pay transparency grows stronger – Jena McGregor  (DIERSEN: Why stop at race and gender?  Why not also share education, work experience, professional certifications and licenses, political affiliation, religion, age, national origin, marital status, dependents, net worth, draft status, when your ancestors first came to America, etc.?)
http://www.chicagotribune.com/business/ct-pay-gap-transparency-push-20170901-story.html
(FROM THE ARTICLE: The Trump administration has halted an Obama-era rule requiring large companies to share data with the government about how they pay employees by race and gender – but human resources experts and advocates for equal pay say it’s unlikely to slow the push toward pay transparency employees, shareholders and local governments have demanded in recent years. Increasingly, employees are turning to popular websites like Glassdoor or Payscale to compare their salary data and expecting companies to publicly say they pay men and women equally. Shareholders have pushed technology and financial services companies to release their gender pay gap statistics. More state and local governments have passed pay equity laws, some of which require state contractors to report data or certify they pay men and women the same.)
— Millions who buy health insurance brace for sharp increases – AP
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/nationworld/ct-health-insurance-premium-increases-20170904-story.html
— Betting on legislative aid for race tracks a long shot – Charles Selle
http://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/lake-county-news-sun/opinion/ct-lns-selle-illinois-racetracks-aid-st-0905-20170904-story.html

 

ABC7
— Trump’s DACA plan would pass the buck to Congress – AP
http://abc7chicago.com/politics/trumps-daca-plan-would-pass-the-buck-to-congress/2375622/
— ‘Fight for 15’ protesters rally for higher wages on Labor Day (DIERSEN: What have you done to qualify yourself for higher paying jobs?  I earned a) a job-related bachelor’s degree when I was 21 in 1970 and job-related master’s degrees when I was 27, 31, and 48, b) job-related professional certifications when I was 30, 32, 41, 45, 47, and 48, and c) a job-related professional license when I was 32.)
http://abc7chicago.com/finance/fight-for-15-protesters-rally-for-higher-wages-on-labor-day/2374538/

 

NBC5
— Illinois Workers March in Support of $15 Minimum Wage – Lisa Chavarria (DIERSEN: What have you done to qualify yourself for higher paying jobs?  I earned a) a job-related bachelor’s degree when I was 21 in 1970 and job-related master’s degrees when I was 27, 31, and 48, b) job-related professional certifications when I was 30, 32, 41, 45, 47, and 48, and c) a job-related professional license when I was 32.)
http://www.nbcchicago.com/blogs/ward-room/illinois-workers-march-in-support-of-15-minimum-wage-442699593.html

 

CBS2
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Anti-Trumps glorify and praise those who come to America illegally, who stay in America illegally, and who bring others to America illegally.
http://chicago.cbslocal.com/2017/09/04/potential-daca-disappearance-leaves-dreamers-fearful/
— Jewish Deli Blasted For Facebook Post Featuring Nazi Cartoon – Charlie De Mar
http://chicago.cbslocal.com/2017/09/04/jewish-deli-blasted-for-facebook-post-featuring-nazi-cartoon/
— Union Workers Rally For Higher Wages – Steve Miller (DIERSEN: What have you done to qualify yourself for higher paying jobs?  I earned a) a job-related bachelor’s degree when I was 21 in 1970 and job-related master’s degrees when I was 27, 31, and 48, b) job-related professional certifications when I was 30, 32, 41, 45, 47, and 48, and c) a job-related professional license when I was 32.)
http://chicago.cbslocal.com/2017/09/04/union-workers-rally-for-higher-wages/

 

FOX NEWS CHICAGO
— 4 dead, 30 wounded in Labor Day weekend shootings in Chicago
http://www.fox32chicago.com/news/crime/278222196-story

 

WJBD RADIO
— Trump touts ‘American labor’ in holiday tweet  (DIERSEN: What about the anti-Trumps a) who glorify and praise foreign labor and b) who demonize, denigrate, and condemn American labor?)
http://www.wjbdradio.com/politics/2017/09/04/trump-touts-american-labor-in-holiday-tweet

 

CHICAGO NOW
— Berkowitz interview in scenic River East Reps. Ives, Morrison&Skillicorn,Caprio & Zahm on social/fiscal issues & Ted Cruz cameo at Family-Pac’s 26th Annual Boat Cruise
http://www.chicagonow.com/public-affairs-with-jeff-berkowitz/2017/09/watch-berkowitz-interview-in-scenic-river-east-state-reps-ives-morrisoncaprio-zahm-on-socialfiscal-issues-ted-cruz-cameo-at-family-pacs-boat-cruise/

 

CHICAGO CITY WIRE
— Democrats have bottomless thirst for taxes, Chicago committeeman Chris Cleveland says – Carrie Bradon
http://chicagocitywire.com/stories/511206426-democrats-have-bottomless-thirst-for-taxes-chicago-committeeman-says

 

LAKE COUNTY GAZETTE
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Lake County sheriff Mark Curran encourages people to come to America illegally, to stay in America illegally, and to bring others to America illegally.
https://lakecountygazette.com/stories/511206503-lake-county-sheriff-defends-so-called-sanctuary-measure

 

SOUTHEAST ILLINOIS NEWS
— House hopeful Patrick Windhorst cheers Phelps’ resignation, hopes Madigan is next – Karen Kidd
https://seillinoisnews.com/stories/511206441-house-hopeful-cheers-phelps-resignation-hopes-madigan-is-next

 

ILLINOIS LEAKS
— Illinois – $15,340,582,906.00……Just in vendor debt! – KIRK ALLEN
http://edgarcountywatchdogs.com/2017/09/illinois-15340582906-00-just-in-vendor-debt/

 

ILLINOIS REVIEW
— DEMOCRAT GUBERNATORIAL CANDIDATES LAUNCH CAMPAIGNS AT LABOR DAY PARADES
http://illinoisreview.typepad.com/illinoisreview/2017/09/democrat-gubernatorial-candidates-launch-campaigns-at-labor-day-parades.html

 

AMERICAN THINKER
— The Twilight of Affirmative Action? – Thomas Lifson  (DIERSEN: Democrats use Affirmative Action, Diversity, and Inclusion to get rid of Republicans, and especially Republicans who are White, male, older, and/or non-veteran.)
http://www.americanthinker.com/blog/2017/09/the_twilight_of_affirmative_action.html

 

GOPUSA
— Are unions still relevant?  (DIERSEN: GAO did not unionize until 2007. If GAO had been unionized in 1997, I might still be a GAO employee.)
http://www.gopusa.com/are-unions-still-relevant/

 

DAILY CALER
— Chicago Endures 30 Shootings, 4 Fatalities Over Labor Day Weekend – Anders Hagstrom
http://dailycaller.com/2017/09/04/chicago-endures-30-shootings-4-fatalities-over-labor-day-weekend/
— Arguments For DACA Put Americans Last – Scott Greer (DIERSEN: Anti-Trumps always put Americans last.)
http://dailycaller.com/2017/09/04/arguments-for-daca-put-americans-last/
— Sympathetic Media Scrambles To Trot Out Shiny ‘Dreamers,’ But Forgets All The Nightmares – ALEX PFEIFFER
http://dailycaller.com/2017/09/04/sympathetic-media-scrambles-to-trot-out-shiny-dreamers-but-forgets-all-the-nightmares/
— Paul Ryan In 2014: Executive Amnesty Is ‘Blatantly Unconstitutional’ – Amber Athey
http://dailycaller.com/2017/09/04/paul-ryan-in-2014-executive-amnesty-is-blatantly-unconstitutional-video/
— NH Dem Chair: Rural, Disaffected Voters Are ‘White Supremacists’ – Amber Athey
http://dailycaller.com/2017/09/04/nh-dem-chair-rural-disaffected-voters-are-white-supremacists/
— CNN Gives Softball Interview To DACA Recipient – Amber Athey
http://dailycaller.com/2017/09/04/cnn-gives-softball-interview-to-daca-recipient-video/

 

BREITBART
— German Authorities Tipped off to over 330 War Criminals Among Asylum Seekers – CHRIS TOMLINSON
http://www.breitbart.com/london/2017/09/04/german-authorities-tipped-off-330-war-criminals-among-asylum-seekers/

 

FOX NEWS
— Evanston Township High School dress code is challenging the body shaming trend – Suzannah Weiss
http://www.foxnews.com/lifestyle/2017/09/04/illinois-high-school-dress-code-is-challenging-body-shaming-trend.html

 

NBC NEWS
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Anti-Trumps say “Congressional Republicans Signal Break With Trump Over DACA.”
https://www.nbcnews.com/storyline/immigration-reform/congressional-gop-signal-break-trump-over-daca-n798596

 

UPI
— Workers demand $15 minimum wage during Labor Day protests – Allen Cone (DIERSEN: What have you done to qualify yourself for higher paying jobs?  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.upi.com/Top_News/US/2017/09/04/Workers-demand-15-minimum-wage-during-Labor-Day-protests/9711504544235/

 

WASHINGTON POST
— Republicans suddenly seem to like unions again – Danielle Paquette
https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/wonk/wp/2017/09/04/republicans-suddenly-seem-to-like-unions-again/

 

DAILY MAIL
— Trump picks openly gay former diplomat and cancer survivor Ric Grenell as ambassador to Germany – DAVID MARTOSKO
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-4851124/Trump-picks-openly-gay-diplomat-ambassador-Germany.html

September 3 Evening Edition

ABC7
— Group rallies in Chicago to support DACA immigrant program – Michelle Gallardo  (DIERSEN: Those who promote DACA say “I’m in the veterinary field. I’m studying to be a vet tech. I’m already working full-time at veterinary hospital and I’m really hoping to go to university to obtain my bachelors” and “It ruins a chance for me. My parents came out here to provide me with a better future and now this is being taken away. I was raised here. Back in Mexico I have no family left.” Durbin says “I sense there is a growing sentiment, Paul Ryan in the House, on a bipartisan basis, give me some hope that in the month of September with the must pass bills going through we can include a provision to protect the DACA dreamers.”)
http://abc7chicago.com/politics/group-rallies-in-chicago-to-support-daca-immigrant-program/2373048/

 

NBC5
— Private School Tax Credit Surprises, Riles Some in Illinois – Sophia Tareen and Sara Burnett (DIERSEN: My outstanding parents saved Crete-Monee School District 201-U (http://www.cm201u.org/) lots of money during the 1950s and 1960s by sending my brother and me to Trinity Lutheran Grade School in Crete and then to Hope Lutheran Grade School in Park Forest to stay with the Missouri Synod.)
http://www.nbcchicago.com/blogs/ward-room/private-school-tax-credit-surprises-riles-some-in-illinois-442627803.html

 

CBS2
— Chicago Rally Makes Case For DACA’s ‘Dreamers’ – Michele Fiore  (DIERSEN: To make a case for DACA is a) to encourage people to come to America illegally, b) to encourage people to stay in America illegally, and c) to encourage people to bring other people to America illegally.)
http://chicago.cbslocal.com/2017/09/03/durbin-makes-case-to-help-dreamers/

 

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— With DACA decision soon, immigration activists march to keep program intact – Nereida Moreno  (DIERSEN: Those who promote DACA say “Si se puede” (Spanish for “Yes, we can”) and Trump “makes a mockery” of the nation and “No matter who is in the White House, no matter who is in Congress, you were here before them and you will be here after them” and “Chicago is committed to being a welcoming city to everyone who wants to be here” and “This is our country. This is our home. A lot of us don’t even know what our native countries look like” and “We are asking everyone to please come together and help us to fight to stay in this country” and “At the end of the day, Dreamers are Americans too” and “Now we wait another day to see if the Trump administration will make 800,000 Dreamers outlaws with the stroke of a pen.”)
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/ct-daca-march-chicago-0904-20170903-story.html
(FROM THE ARTICLE: More than 200 people marched 4 miles Sunday from a park in the Pilsen neighborhood toward U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement headquarters in the South Loop to support the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program now under review by the Trump administration. Immigration advocates and supporters from several groups, including Black Lives Matter Chicago and Refuse Fascism, gathered at Harrison Park and chanted “Si se puede” (Spanish for “Yes, we can”) as they marched up 18th Street toward the Loop, calling on President Donald Trump to save the program created by the Obama administration that shields young immigrants from deportation and provides work permits for employment. Ald. Raymond Lopez, 15th, addressed the crowd and called on the country to be united, “regardless of color and origin.” He said Trump “makes a mockery” of the nation. “No matter who is in the White House, no matter who is in Congress, you were here before them and you will be here after them,” Lopez said. “Chicago is committed to being a welcoming city to everyone who wants to be here.” Karen Ramirez, 26, a Pilsen resident and DACA recipient, said she and fellow program recipients are productive members of society who are fighting for the chance to stay in America because they consider it home. “This is our country. This is our home. A lot of us don’t even know what our native countries look like,” Ramirez said. “We are asking everyone to please come together and help us to fight to stay in this country,” she said. “At the end of the day, Dreamers are Americans too.” Cecilia Garcia, a local immigration activist, said the program recipients are marching to mobilize their allies and to let the president know that there will be resistance if he moves to cancel the program. “Now we wait another day to see if the Trump administration will make 800,000 Dreamers outlaws with the stroke of a pen,” she said. The rally was organized by Familia Latina Unida. Former President Barack Obama launched the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program in 2012 for people who have been in the U.S. since 2007, were younger than 16 at the time of their arrival and were younger than 31 as of 2012. Those enrolled can legally drive and work, but they must reapply every two years. They are considered a low priority for immigration enforcement, though they are not protected from deportation. The Trump administration has until Tuesday to eliminate the program or face legal action from a group of Republican state lawmakers. Illinois has the nation’s fourth-largest population of DACA recipients — the highest share in the Midwest. At least 42,376 Illinoisans have been approved since March 31, according to U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services. Current students, high school or GED course graduates and veterans are eligible for the program. They must be at least 15 to apply, unless they’re in removal proceedings or have a final removal or voluntary departure order. Immigrants who have committed a serious crime, have more than two misdemeanor convictions or are deemed to be a threat to national security are automatically disqualified. Nationally, about 68 percent of eligible immigrants have applied for the program since 2012, according to the Migration Policy Institute. More than 886,000 people have applied and 787,580 have been approved. The White House said a decision will be announced Tuesday.)

 

DAILY HERALD
— Frustration mounts over premiums for individual health plans – AP
http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20170903/business/309039973/

 

PEORIA JOURNAL STAR
— Despite unpopularity, don’t count out Bruce Rauner in 2018 – Chris Kaergard and Nick Vlahos  (DIERSEN: One could argue that because Rauner’s total domination of the Republican Party in Illinois, a) virtually no one will seek election or reelection as Republican unless Rauner asks them to and b) Rauner can and will destroy anyone who seeks election or reelection as Republican without his permission/direction.)
http://www.pjstar.com/news/20170903/word-on-street-despite-unpopularity-dont-count-out-bruce-rauner-in-2018

 

CENTRAL ILLINOIS PROUD
— Trump threatens to stop trading with countries doing business with North Korea  President says appeasement ‘will not work’ – ANGELA DEWAN
http://www.centralillinoisproud.com/news/politics/trump-condemns-north-korea-nuclear-test/803705757

 

  1. LOUIS TODAY
    — DIERSEN HEADLINE: Anti-Trumps promote Rauner.
    http://www.stltoday.com/opinion/editorial/editorial-a-republican-governor-who-actually-wants-more-people-to/article_f84337c5-9b27-59dd-9a97-8b78bcb65b86.html

 

CHICAGO CITY WIRE
— Chicago Teachers Union accused of fighting for itself, not schoolchildren – Caitlin Nordahl
http://chicagocitywire.com/stories/511205077-chicago-teachers-union-accused-of-fighting-for-itself-not-schoolchildren
— School funding bill described as another threat to Illinois homeowners – Glenn Minnis
http://chicagocitywire.com/stories/511205032-school-funding-bill-described-as-more-threat-to-illinois-homeowners

 

DUPAGE POLICY JOURNAL
— Breen, Olsen create larger referenda window for taxpayers – Caitlin Nordahl
https://dupagepolicyjournal.com/stories/511204572-breen-olsen-create-larger-referenda-window-for-taxpayers
— Breen helped kill, replace ‘unfair’ school funding measure in House – Hoang Tran
https://dupagepolicyjournal.com/stories/511206402-breen-helped-kill-replace-unfair-school-funding-measure-in-house

 

KANE COUNTY REPORTER
— DuPage board member Tonia Khouri has eye on Springfield, mounting tax burden – Brent Zell
http://kanecountyreporter.com/stories/511206417-dupage-board-member-has-eye-on-springfield-mounting-tax-burden

 

UPSTREAM IDEAS
— Charles Thomas & Maze Jackson: Politics And The Black Community
http://upstream-ideas.com/upstream-ideas/ideas/charles-thomas-maze-jackson-politics-and-the-black-community

 

DAILY CALLER
— Kelly Is Hiding Daily Caller Stories From Trump – Alex Pfeiffer
http://dailycaller.com/2017/09/02/report-kelly-is-hiding-daily-caller-stories-from-trump/

 

BREITBART
— How the Obama Administration Bypassed Congress to Grant De Facto Amnesty to Young Illegal Aliens – AARON KLEIN
http://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/09/03/obama-administration-usurped-constitution-bypassed-congress-grant-de-dacto-amnesty-dreamers/

 

THE BLAZE
— Pro-abortion orgs raise money so Hurricane Harvey victims can get abortions – Chris Enloe
http://www.theblaze.com/news/2017/09/02/pro-abortion-orgs-raise-money-so-hurricane-harvey-victims-can-get-abortions-the-response-is-brutal/

 

NEWSMAX
— Minority Whip Durbin: DACA Crisis ‘Manufactured by Republicans’ – Eric Mack
http://www.newsmax.com/Politics/dick-durbin-daca-dreamer-crisis/2017/09/03/id/811416/

 

WORLD NET DAILY
— CHILLING PEEK INSIDE JOHN MCCAIN’S WICKED HEART  Jesse Lee Peterson exposes senator who ‘fooled public, pretended to be Republican’
http://www.wnd.com/2017/09/chilling-peek-inside-john-mccains-wicked-heart/

 

THE HILL
— Religious leaders press Trump not to end DACA – JULIA MANCHESTER  (DIERSEN: Ever-increasingly, “religious leaders” act as operatives or as dupes for the anti-religious Democrat Party.)
http://thehill.com/blogs/blog-briefing-room/news/349062-religious-leaders-press-trump-not-to-end-daca

 

WASHINGTON POST
— Harvey shows the anti-government crowd’s utter hypocrisy – Jennifer Rubin  (DIERSEN: I should write a book about those in Wheaton, in Glen Ellyn, in Milton Township, in DuPage County, and in Illinois who hate me a) because I was a federal employee for almost 30 years and b) because I have been a federal retiree for almost 20 years.)
https://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/right-turn/wp/2017/08/28/harvey-shows-the-anti-government-crowds-utter-hypocrisy/

 

NEW YORKER
— Donald Trump Holds Dreamers’ Future in His Hands – Jonathan Blitzer  (DIERSEN: Who held your future in their hands?  Democrats run the federal government.  Those Democrats held my future in their hands 1966-1969 and 1971-1997. Because I have always been a Republican, they wasted my career and got rid of me. My Democrat Post Office superiors forced me resign in 1969 and disallowed my sick leave requests in 1969 and 1968. My Democrat IRS superiors did not promote me beyond GS-12, disallowed my education deductions in 1978, and disallowed my partial day per diem claims in 1974. My Democrat GAO superiors forced me to retire in 1997 when I was 49 years old, always ranked me in the bottom half of my coworkers for pay-for-performance purposes, did not promote me beyond GS-13, kept me off audits of IRS for all but 3 of the almost 18 years that I worked for GAO, and forced me to take an $18,847 pay cut in today’s dollars to transfer from IRS to GAO in 1980. They would not taken the aforesaid adverse actions against me if I had been a Democrat, a minority, a female, or a veteran. 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.newyorker.com/news/news-desk/donald-trump-holds-dreamers-future-in-his-hands

September 2 Evening Edition

ILLINOIS REVIEW
— WHAT THE IL GOP PLATFORM SAYS ABOUT IMMIGRATION  (DIERSEN: Political parties exist to help elect candidates who can and will defend and advance their platform.  In Illinois, if you got elected or appointed to a government office or a political office as a Republican, and you do not defend and advance the Illinois Republican Party platform, you should immediately resign.)
http://illinoisreview.typepad.com/illinoisreview/2017/09/what-the-il-gop-platform-says-about-immigration.html
(FROM THE ARTICLE: At the Illinois Republican Party’s 2016 Convention, the state’s GOP delegates overwhelmingly supported a platform that contained this strong plank on the issue of immigration. It emphasized a “front door” policy. The issue plank concluded with these words that rank and file Republicans are saying has been totally ignored by the IL GOP leadership – including Governor Rauner – despite Republicans throughout the state supporting this position: “We call on the Illinois government to assist our federal government in the mission of protecting our homeland. We therefore urge reversal of “sanctuary city” policies, which bar our law enforcement officers from aiding Immigration & Customs Enforcement agents. Border control is a national security and public safety issue. We further call on the federal government to secure and protect our borders and vigorously enforce the law of the land. We further call on the federal and Illinois government to abandon all incentives that encourage illegal immigrants to settle in Illinois, as these incentives put a strain on our already struggling economy and is insulting to those who immigrated here legally.” Does the Illinois Republican Party’s platform mean anything at all?  Should IL GOP demand their party officials adhere to the platform rather than ignore it? The platform plank as accepted in 2016:)
— VICTIMS’ FAMILIES GRIEVE OVER RAUNER’S SNUB AND NEW SANCTUARY LAW IN ILLINOIS
http://illinoisreview.typepad.com/illinoisreview/2017/09/victims-families-grieve-over-rauners-snub-and-new-sanctuary-law-in-illinois.html
— NO: TAXPAYERS SHOULDN’T SUBSIDIZE OVERPRICED TESLAS
http://illinoisreview.typepad.com/illinoisreview/2017/09/no-taxpayers-shouldnt-subsidize-overpriced-teslas.html

 

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Ever-increasingly, anti-Trumps encourage people to come to America illegally, to stay in America illegally, and to bring others to America illegally.
http://chicago.suntimes.com/opinion/editorial-let-grandma-from-berwyn-and-dreamers-stay-president-trump/

 

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— U.S. government has long ignored white supremacist threats, critics say – Kimberly Kindy, Sari Horwitz and Devlin Barrett
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/nationworld/ct-white-supremacist-threats-20170902-story.html
— Last Fling a Naperville ‘must-do,’ attendees say – David Sharos
http://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/naperville-sun/news/ct-nvs-last-fling-naperville-st-0903-20170902-story.html
— Are Labor Day parades floating into the past? – Denise Crosby
http://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/aurora-beacon-news/opinion/ct-abn-crosby-labor-parades-st-0904-20170902-column.html

 

CRAIN’S CHICAGO BUSINESS
— Providing salary history should be history – Editorial  (DIERSEN: Ever-increasingly, government employees are demonized, denigrated, and condemned as being overpaid. To qualify myself for better paying jobs in the federal government, I earned a) a job-related bachelor’s degree when I was 21 in 1970 and job-related master’s degrees when I was 27, 31, and 48, b) job-related professional certifications when I was 30, 32, 41, 45, 47, and 48, and c) a job-related professional license when I was 32.)
http://www.chicagobusiness.com/article/20170902/ISSUE07/170909989/providing-salary-history-should-be-history
— Bridging Springfield’s partisan divide—literally – RICH MILLER
http://www.chicagobusiness.com/article/20170902/ISSUE11/170909987/how-infrastructure-can-bring-partisans-in-springfield-together

 

WTTW
— Fracking Permit is First to Be Approved in Illinois – Alex Ruppenthal
http://chicagotonight.wttw.com/2017/09/01/fracking-permit-first-be-approved-illinois

 

SPRINGFIELD STATE JOURNAL REGISTER
— What’s still pending at Illinois’ Statehouse – Doug Finke
http://www.sj-r.com/news/20170902/unfinished-business-whats-still-pending-at-illinois-statehouse

 

WGLT
— Unions Fight To Hold Illinois As Labor Day Parade Nears – COLLEEN REYNOLDS
http://wglt.org/post/unions-fight-hold-illinois-labor-day-parade-nears#stream/0

 

CENTRAL ILLINOIS PROUD
— McCain: Trump ‘poorly informed,’ Congress ‘not his subordinates’  McCain writs op-ed as Congress returns from recess – MIRANDA GREEN
http://www.centralillinoisproud.com/news/politics/mccain-trump-poorly-informed-congress-not-his-subordinates/803398884

 

CHICAGO CITY WIRE
— Rauner tax credit program called silver lining in tarnished school funding bill – Glenn Minnis
http://chicagocitywire.com/stories/511204614-rauner-tax-credit-program-called-silver-lining-in-tarnished-school-funding-bill

 

MCHENRY COUNTY BLOG
— Republicans Abandon Lake in the Hills
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2017/09/02/republicans-abandon-lake-in-the-hillswalz-lith-mothe/

 

DUPAGE POLICY JOURNAL
— Breen cheers K-12 funding bill ‘no one was happy about’ – Caitlin Nordahl
https://dupagepolicyjournal.com/stories/511204486-breen-cheers-k-12-funding-bill-no-one-was-happy-about

 

ILLINOIS NEWS NETWORK
— Even without $15 an-hour, Illinois’ minimum wage is still higher – Benjamin Yount (DIERSEN: If you had earned $15/hour in today’s dollars when you were in high school, what you have done with the money?  I worked part-time 1964-1966 for the minimum wage ($1.25/hour) while I was a 16 and 17 year old high school student. In today’s dollars in 1966, I earned $9.49/hour. (SEE: https://www.dollartimes.com/inflation/items/1966-united-states-minimum-wage) That job enabled me to earn and save enough money to buy a new 1966 Pontiac Tempest Sprint in May of 1966 a) that I used to commute to jobs cleaning golf shoes, chipping slag, and pumping gasoline during the summer of 1966 and delivering mail 1966-1967 and b) that I used to commute to classes at UIC from my parents’ home in Crete 1966-1967.)
https://www.ilnews.org/news/state_politics/even-without-an-hour-illinois-minimum-wage-is-still-higher/article_22bb56ac-8f1f-11e7-b499-331c0ec2f86a.html

 

ILLINOIS POLICY INSTITUTE
— STACKED DECK: OF ALL NEIGHBORING STATES, ONLY ILLINOIS GIVES STRIKE POWERS TO GOVERNMENT UNIONS – Mailee Smith
https://www.illinoispolicy.org/stacked-deck-of-all-neighboring-states-only-illinois-gives-strike-powers-to-government-unions/

 

BREITBART
— Media Pushes Skewed DACA Polls, Hides Public’s Priorities – NEIL MUNRO
http://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/09/02/daca-polls-conceal-public-opposition-cheap-labor-amnesty/
— OUTRAGEOUS: 18 Republicans Fall in Line to Oppose Trump’s Elimination of DACA – PENNY STARR
http://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/09/02/it-begins-18-republicans-fall-in-line-to-oppose-trumps-elimination-of-daca/

 

WORLD NET DAILY
— ‘NO-GO ZONES’ BREWING IN U.S., AUTHOR WARNS  Outsiders greeted with cold stares as mosques preach hatred of West – LEO HOHMANN
http://www.wnd.com/2017/08/no-go-zones-brewing-in-u-s-author-warns/

 

INDEPENDENT JOURNAL REVIEW
— Tucker Carlson Tees Off on GOP DACA Backers: ‘Their Campaign Pledges Were Lies’ – MIKE MILLER
http://ijr.com/the-declaration/2017/09/964321-tucker-carlson-tees-off-gop-daca-backers-campaign-pledges-lies/

 

NEW YORK DAILY NEWS
— Labor activists target Midwest politicians opposing wage increases – Chris Kenning
http://www.nydailynews.com/newswires/new-york/labor-activists-target-midwest-politicians-opposing-wage-increases-article-1.3463391

 

THE STANDARD
— Retirement, Delayed – Suzanne Woolley
http://thestandard.com.ph/opinion/columns/246028/retirement-delayed.html

 

WINDY CITY TIMES
— Downers Grove pol moves to oust Library Board member after anti-gay remarks – Matt Simonette
http://www.windycitymediagroup.com/lgbt/Downers-Grove-pol-moves-to-oust-Library-Board-member-after-anti-gay-remarks-/60265.html