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December 6 Evening Edition

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

December 4 Evening Edition

CBS2
— State Rep. Jeanne Ives To Challenge Rauner In Republican Primary – Rob Hart
http://chicago.cbslocal.com/2017/12/04/jeanne-ives-running-for-illinois-governor/
— Tax Reform Bills’ Impact On Homeowners – Dorothy Tucker
http://chicago.cbslocal.com/2017/12/04/tax-reform-bills-impact-on-homeowners/

 

NBC5
— Trump Heartily Endorses Moore as GOP Comes to Grips With Him Trump for weeks was silent after the allegations against Moore surfaced, and the White House has said he had no plans to make campaign appearances before the Dec. 12 election – Jill Colvin and Steve Peoples
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/politics/Roy-Moore-Alabama-Donald-Trump-Full-Support-461809593.html
— Biss Questions Pritzker’s Income Tax After Candidate’s Recent Release – Mary Ann Ahern
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/Biss-Questions-Pritzkers-Income-Tax-After-Last-Weeks-Release-461813873.html

 

ABC7
— Gov. Rauner, facing primary challenge, reacts to criticism by blaming Madigan – Craig Wall
http://abc7chicago.com/politics/rauner-facing-primary-challenge-reacts-to-criticism-by-blaming-madigan/2737830/
— Supreme Court allows full enforcement of Trump travel ban – AP
http://abc7chicago.com/politics/supreme-court-allows-full-enforcement-of-trump-travel-ban/2737280/

 

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— Gov. Rauner: ‘I am not in charge’ — Madigan ‘has rigged the system’ – Tina Sfondeles
https://chicago.suntimes.com/news/gov-rauner-i-am-not-in-charge-madigan-has-rigged-the-system/
— GOP senator says ‘booze or women’ comments misinterpreted – AP
https://chicago.suntimes.com/news/gop-senator-wealthy-invest-others-spend-on-booze-or-women/
— The American plutocracy gets its immoral tax bill – Jesse Jackson
https://chicago.suntimes.com/columnists/jackson-the-american-plutocracy-gets-its-immoral-tax-bill/

 

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— Roskam: Republicans have ‘crossed the Rubicon’ with tax overhaul plans – Katherine Skiba
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/politics/ct-met-peter-roskam-tax-overhaul-20171204-story.html
— Rauner faces war on two fronts as Republican challenger Ives attacks – Rick Pearson, Kim Geiger and Monique Garcia
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/politics/ct-met-bruce-rauner-ives-primary-challenge-20171204-story.html
— Rauner: I’m ‘not in charge,’ Speaker Madigan is – Kim Geiger
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/politics/ct-met-bruce-rauner-madigan-not-in-charge-20171204-story.html
— Other governors see us as easy pickings for their states – Charles Selle
http://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/lake-county-news-sun/opinion/-ct-lns-selle-neighboring-governors-rauner-st-1205-20171204-story.html
— Durbin rallying support for Dream Act – Nereida Moreno
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/immigration/ct-durbin-dream-act-met-1205-story.html
— “Booze or women or movies:’ GOP senator says comments on estate tax misinterpreted – AP
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/nationworld/politics/ct-grassley-estate-tax-comments-20171204-story.html
— This tax deal will make America more prosperous – Editorial
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/opinion/editorials/ct-edit-tax-20171204-story.html
— Crowded Republican field emerges in 9th Congressional District primary involving Arlington Heights – Karen Ann Cullotta
http://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/arlington-heights/news/ct-ahp-march-2018-primary-9th-congressional-district-tl-1207-20171204-story.html
— Most Lake County Board seats, countywide offices will have competitive races next fall – Emily K. Coleman
http://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/lake-county-news-sun/news/ct-lns-lake-county-filing-st-1205-20171204-story.html
— Some incumbent southland legislators could face primary challenges – Mike Nolan and Susan DeMar Lafferty
http://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/daily-southtown/news/ct-sta-election-filings-wrapup-st-1205-20171204-story.html
— Suburban Democrats line up to challenge Roskam, Hultgren in 2018 – Erin Hegarty
http://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/naperville-sun/news/ct-nvs-congress-filing-roskam-hultgren-st-1206-20171204-story.html

 

DAILY HERALD
— Republicans, Democrats both face primaries for DuPage County Board – Robert Sanchez
http://www.dailyherald.com/news/20171204/republicans-democrats-both-face-primaries-for-dupage-county-board
— With filing over, candidates vie to kick one another off ballot – Marni Pyke
http://www.dailyherald.com/news/20171204/with-filing-over-candidates-vie-to-kick-one-another-off-ballot
— Sen. Charles Grassley, R-Iowa on why people don’t invest: Spending every penny on ‘Booze or women or movies’ – Kyle Swenson (DIERSEN: While I was a “working American” 1964-1997 and since 1997, I have always a) spent far less on immediate pleasures than my peers and b) saved far more than my peers. In today’s dollars, since 1997, I have had $1,454,723 less to spend and/or save because my Democrat GAO superiors succeeded in forcing me to take their early retirement offer. In today’s dollars, my salary was $122,991/year, but my Civil Service Retirement System pension is only $50,856/year.)
http://www.dailyherald.com/news/20171204/grassley-on-why-people-dont-invest-spending-every-penny-on-booze-or-women-or-movies
(FROM THE ARTICLE: The suggestion – that anyone not socking away their savings in the bank or investments must be profligately throwing their money away – played directly into the critique that Republicans are disconnected from the majority of working Americans.)
— Those tax breaks in the GOP plan? Enjoy them while they last – AP
http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20171204/business/312049919/
— Lake County Board races shape up for March primary – Russell Lissau
http://www.dailyherald.com/news/20171204/lake-county-board-races-shape-up-for-march-primary

 

CRAIN’S CHICAGO BUSINESS
— Rauner vs. Ives: A nasty war for control of the Illinois GOP – GREG HINZ
http://www.chicagobusiness.com/article/20171204/BLOGS02/171209960/illinois-republican-governor-race-war-for-control-of-the-party
(FROM THE ARTICLE: She described him as a man who “sold out” to Chicago Democrats, not only allowing a tax hike to pass but also signing laws making Illinois a haven for illegal immigrants and allowing taxpayer funds to pay for abortion. He laughed the charges off as “baloney”—then said in so many words that he, and not she, is the person who can keep state government on the path of honesty and stop it from totally being turned over to the control of Illinois House Speaker Mike Madigan. There wasn’t much subtlety today as—with everybody’s nominating petitions finally filed—the GOP primary race for governor started off with a bang. Incumbent Gov. Bruce Rauner and challenger state Rep. Jeanne Ives of Wheaton are ready to rumble. Ives, a West Point graduate who has become a champion of fiscal and economic conservatives, started off the exchange with an internet video post in which she labeled the incumbent “Benedict Rauner,” echoing a line first used by Illinois Policy Institute chief John Tillman. It’s a clear sign that, in the era of Donald Trump, Ives intends to tap into the same sort of populist fervor against “the ruling class” that made him president. Ives said she believed Rauner four years ago when he promised to shake up the state. But she added: “The tough-talking dude on a Harley with no agenda turned out to be an empty Carhartt jacket. We were promised a conservative reform governor. Instead we got an Ivy League gender studies professor.” In a later news conference, Ives toned it down a few notches, but argued that Illinois needs a chief executive to keep a lid on taxes in a way that Rauner has not. The first three items on her agenda: lowering property taxes, attracting more jobs and going after corruption at every level of government. Rauner allies argue he has tried to do all of those things, only to be blocked by large Democratic majorities in the House and Senate, and by some Republicans who broke party ranks to back the increase in the state income tax. Rauner himself, meeting with reporters shortly after Ives, shrugged off her attacks, as well as a nasty article last week in the National Review, a leading conservative publication, declaring him the worst GOP governor in the country. Regardless of what that “political hit piece” said, Rauner contends, the truth is that it was Madigan who blocked the kind of reforms he wants. And, he continued, he is better positioned to hold off the speaker and whomever turns out to be the Democratic nominee for governor. His message to GOP primary voters: “I will win the general election. I will win it, and if we don’t win it, nothing else matters.” He was referring to upcoming reapportionment after the 2020 census, and Democratic talk about implementing a graduated income tax the governor said would hit many middle-class families. Asked if he was saying Ives is too conservative to win a general election, Rauner gave the same answer—”I will win”—eventually adding, “I have the best chance of anybody in the state to win the general election.” He then went on to rip Madigan, saying the speaker “has become a millionaire” by preserving a “rigged” property tax system that benefits Madigan’s property tax appeals law firm. On paper, Illinois history would suggest that while firebrand conservatives such as Ives draw a lot of attention, in the end, relative moderates prevail in what never has been a leading conservative state. That certainly was the case with prior Govs. Jim Thompson and Jim Edgar, who fought off conservatives. Beyond that, Rauner has the financial resources to spend whatever it takes. Ives has collected around $300,000 so far with contributions from investor Peter Huizenga, railroad asset lessor Vince Kolber, Chicago Bears owner Virginia McCaskey and others. Rauner had $65.5 million in his main campaign fund as of Sept. 30. She could even that up somewhat if wealthy conservative businessman Richard Uihlein switches sides and supports her; Ives said today she’d accept funds from him, despite his financial role in backing Alabama Senate hopeful Roy Moore. But it’s far from clear that will happen. On the other hand, as Trump has shown, many of the old political rules are in question now. The state’s GOP establishment is not what it was, with some congressmen and other leaders so far sitting out the race. Will Rauner go negative in a big way if polling shows Ives is pulling ahead? It’s too soon to tell in what’s shaping up as a lively, perhaps all-out battle for control of the Illinois Republican Party.)

 

WTTW
— Gov. Rauner Seeking Re-election: ‘I Am Not in Charge’ – Amanda Vinicky
http://chicagotonight.wttw.com/2017/12/04/gov-rauner-seeking-re-election-i-am-not-charge
— How Will GOP Tax Plan Affect the Economy and Americans’ Wallets? – Evan Garcia
http://chicagotonight.wttw.com/2017/12/04/how-will-gop-tax-plan-affect-economy-and-americans-wallets

WLS AM
— Rauner fires back – Bill Cameron
http://www.wlsam.com/2017/12/04/rauner-fires-back/
— Ives makes it official, she is challenging Rauner for Governor – John Dempsey
http://www.wlsam.com/2017/12/04/ives-makes-it-official-she-is-challenging-rauner-for-governor/

 

SPRINGFIELD STATE JOURNAL REGISTER
— McCann won’t seek GOP nomination for new Senate term – Bernard Schoenburg
http://www.sj-r.com/news/20171204/mccann-wont-seek-gop-nomination-for-new-senate-term

 

OUR QUAD CITIES
— County board member’s hat in ring for lt. governor Rich Morthland is gubernatorial candidate Jeanne Ives’ running mate – Ginger Arnold
http://www.ourquadcities.com/election/yleh-qc/county-board-members-hat-in-ring-for-lt-governor/874945852

 

MORNING ANSWER CHICAGO
— Rep. Jeanne Ives Talks About Her Primary Run Against Bruce Rauner
http://morninganswerchicago.com/2017/12/04/rep-jeanne-ives-talks-primary-run-bruce-rauner/

 

WILLIAM J. KELLY
— Kelly announces independent bid for Governor against Rauner
http://www.williamjkelly.org/news/kelly-announces-independent-bid-for-governor-against-rauner
VIDEO: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=18q9mvABlcs

 

NORTH COOK NEWS
— Roskam may withhold support for Rauner re-election – Caitlin Nordahl
https://northcooknews.com/stories/511280697-roskam-may-withhold-support-for-rauner-re-election

 

MCHENRY TIMES
— County chairperson bill ignores wishes of McHenry County voters, says Reick – Sean Fowler
https://mchenrytimes.com/stories/511282712-county-chairperson-bill-ignores-wishes-of-mchenry-county-voters-says-reick

 

ILLINOIS NEWS NETWORK
— Taxpayers spend tens of thousands on Illinois municipal conference – Greg Bishop, Dan McCaleb and Cole Lauterbach
https://www.ilnews.org/news/statewide/taxpayers-spend-tens-of-thousands-on-illinois-municipal-conference/article_0a0cd47c-d6d3-11e7-b2b7-573d1a925545.html

 

ILLINOIS FAMILY INSTITUTE
— Why the Masterpiece Cake Case Matters to All Americans – Dr. Michael L. Brown
https://illinoisfamily.org/religious/masterpiece-cake-case-matters-americans/

 

ILLINOIS REVIEW
— IVES OFFICIALLY ANNOUNCES BID FOR GOVERNOR (FROM THE ARTICLE: State Rep. Jeanne Ives announced officially Sunday night in an invitation-only gathering in her home district that she would be a candidate for governor in the March 2018 Illinois Republican Party primary.) (DIERSEN: Who was invited? Who was not invited? I was not invited. I should write an article about the many campaign announcements in DuPage County that I have been invited to attend since 2000.)
http://illinoisreview.typepad.com/illinoisreview/2017/12/ives-officially-announces-bid-for-governor.html
— SENATOR MCCANN NOT TO SEEK RE-ELECTION; DISSES IL GOP IN ANNOUNCEMENT
http://illinoisreview.typepad.com/illinoisreview/2017/12/mccann-not-to-run-for-re-election-disses-il-gop-in-announcement.html
— ILLINOIS LIBERTARIANS TO HOST GUBERNATORIAL DEBATE FORUM TUESDAY NIGHT IN CHAMPAIGN (DIERSEN: There tremendous conflicts between the Libertarian Party platform and the Republican Party platform.)
http://illinoisreview.typepad.com/illinoisreview/2017/12/illinois-libertarians-to-host-gubernatorial-debate-forum-tuesday-night-in-champaign.html

 

CAPITOL FAX
— Rauner repeatedly lashes out at reporters over Madigan: “You’re playing games and you’re not reporting the truth to the people of Illinois”
https://capitolfax.com/2017/12/04/rauner-repeatedly-lashes-out-at-reporters-over-madigan-youre-playing-games-and-youre-not-reporting-the-truth-to-the-people-of-illinois/
— Rauner on Dems: “They will sock the middle class with a tax hike that Madigan and his puppets want and it will destroy Illinois”
https://capitolfax.com/2017/12/04/rauner-on-dems-they-will-sock-the-middle-class-with-a-tax-hike-that-madigan-and-his-puppets-want-and-it-will-destroy-illinois/
— Rauner says National Review article a “hit piece,” won’t commit to debating “fringe” Ives
https://capitolfax.com/2017/12/04/rauner-says-national-review-article-a-hit-piece-wont-commit-to-debating-fringe-ives/
— Pritzker, Proft, Ives ridicule Rauner for “I am not in charge” claim
https://capitolfax.com/2017/12/04/pritzker-ridicules-rauner-for-%e2%80%9ci-am-not-in-charge%e2%80%9d-claim/
— Rauner campaign, ILGOP respond *** A matter of trusts
https://capitolfax.com/2017/12/04/a-matter-of-trusts/
— Recreational cannabis sponsors offer to educate Rauner “when he is ready to deal in facts, not scare tactics” (DIERSEN: If you promote pot, you promote destruction.)
https://capitolfax.com/2017/12/04/recreational-cannabis-sponsors-offer-to-educate-rauner-when-he-is-ready-to-deal-in-facts-not-scare-tactics/

 

BREITBART
— DISGUSTING, TRAGIC, IF NOT CRIMINAL: Amnesty Is Good for Business, Says GOP Gov. Snyder In Michigan – NEIL MUNRO (DIERSEN: Snyder talks like he is a paid agent for countries that want to destroy America.)
http://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/12/04/gov-snyder-michigan-praises-amnesty-good-for-business/

 

DAILY SIGNAL
— The Differences House, Senate Will Have to Resolve to Advance Tax Reform Bill – Rachel del Guidice
http://dailysignal.com/2017/12/04/the-differences-house-senate-will-have-to-resolve-to-advance-tax-reform-bill/

 

DAILY CALLER
— TIME Just Released Its Finalists For Person Of The Year — You’ll Notice A Disturbing Trend – Benny Johnson
http://dailycaller.com/2017/12/04/time-just-released-its-finalists-for-person-of-the-year-youll-notice-a-disturbing-trend/

 

TOWNHALL
— Busted: Dick Durbin Exposed As Hypocrite For Railing Against Handwritten Changes to Legislation – Guy Benson
https://townhall.com/tipsheet/guybenson/2017/12/04/durbin-busted-for-hypocrisy-on-handwritten-changes-to-legislation-n2417559

 

THE HILL
— Lawmakers seek end to taxpayer-backed sexual harassment settlements – CRISTINA MARCOS
http://thehill.com/homenews/house/362864-lawmakers-seek-end-to-taxpayer-backed-sexual-harassment-settlements

 

WARWICK
— Cannabis linked to bipolar symptoms in young adults
https://warwick.ac.uk/newsandevents/pressreleases/cannabis_linked_to/

December 3 Evening Edition

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— Illinois leaders mark state’s 199th birthday; eyes on 200th – AP
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/sns-bc-il–illinois-bicentennial-20171203-story.html
— McConnell: Tax bill won’t add to nation’s debt woes – AP
http://www.chicagotribune.com/business/sns-bc-us–mcconnell-taxes-20171202-story.html
— McConnell predicts unpopular tax bill will be a winning issue for GOP – Karen Tumulty
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/nationworld/politics/ct-mcconnell-tax-bill-20171203-story.html
— ‘I don’t think it’s going to help’: In a pro-Trump area, many are skeptical of GOP tax plan – Jenna Johnson
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/nationworld/politics/ct-trump-tax-plan-midwest-20171203-story.html
— Is Virginia McCaskey pissed off yet by Bears’ latest embarrassment? Enough to fire everybody and her son? – Steve Rosenbloom
http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/rosenblog/ct-spt-bears-49ers-fire-john-fox-rosenbloom-20171203-story.html
— ‘This is class warfare’: Tax vote sparks brawl over populism that will carry into midterms – David Weigel, Robert Costa, Paul Kane
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/nationworld/politics/ct-tax-vote-populism-midterms-20171202-story.html
— San Francisco defends sanctuary status as backlash mounts – AP
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/nationworld/sns-bc-us–san-francisco-pier-shooting-20171201-story.html

 

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— McConnell: No government shutdown this week over immigration – AP
https://chicago.suntimes.com/politics/government-shutdown-mitch-mcconnell-immigration-daca/
— Trump lashes out at own FBI in a series of tweets – AP
https://chicago.suntimes.com/news/trump-criticizes-fbi-credibility-twitter/

DAILY HERALD
— Senate Democrats stand united against GOP tax bill – AP
http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20171203/news/312039962/
— Mount Prospect surveying residents on diversity issues
http://www.dailyherald.com/news/20171203/mount-prospect-surveying-residents-on-diversity-issues

 

ABC7
— Illinois kicks off year-long celebration for bicentennial (DIERSEN: This should mean more for me because my ancestors have been in northeast Illinois since 1844, because I have lived in Illinois since 1948, in Wheaton since 1978, and in my precinct since 1984. But ever-increasingly, I do not feel welcome in Illinois because more and more and more of the individuals, organizations, companies, and governments in Illinois, in DuPage County, in Milton Township, in Wheaton, and in my precinct are anti-Trump, anti-Protestant, anti-conservative, anti-patriotic, anti-Republican, anti-American, anti-White, anti-male, anti-older people, anti-rich people, anti-gun owners, anti-German Americans, and/or anti-those whose ancestors have been in America longer than their ancestors.)
http://abc7chicago.com/society/newsviews-illinois-kicks-off-year-long-celebration-for-bicentennial/2718701/

 

FOX NEWS CHICAGO
— Gay wedding cake case to go before Supreme Court this week – AP
http://www.fox32chicago.com/news/gay-wedding-cake-case-to-go-before-supreme-court-this-week
— It’s time for U.S. families to leave South Korea, says senior Republican senator – AP
http://www.fox32chicago.com/news/national/its-time-for-us-families-to-leave-south-korea-says-senior-republican-senator

 

SPRINGFIELD STATE JOURNAL REGISTER
— Illinois’ 199th birthday kicks off bicentennial celebration – AP
http://www.sj-r.com/news/20171202/illinois-199th-birthday-kicks-off-bicentennial-celebration

 

CHAMPAIGN/URBANA NEWS GAZETTE
— Now that’s rich: Democrats have vast treasure of campaign rhetoric – Jim Dey
http://www.news-gazette.com/news/local/2017-12-03/jim-dey-now-thats-rich-democrats-have-vast-treasure-campaign-rhetoric.html

 

DUPAGE POLICY JOURNAL
— 46th House District candidate Kinzler says Bill 1905 hurts economy – Chandra Lye
https://dupagepolicyjournal.com/stories/511276906-46th-house-district-candidate-kinzler-says-bill-1905-hurts-economy

 

LAKE COUNTY GAZETTE
— West Deerfield supervisor candidate Louis Stone says time to do away with townships – Robert Hadley | Dec 3, 2017
https://lakecountygazette.com/stories/511279513-west-deerfield-supervisor-candidate-says-time-to-do-away-with-townships

 

GATEWAY PUNDIT
— Jeff Flake: I Voted for Tax Cuts After GOP Leaders Promised DACA Amnesty – John S. Roberts
http://www.thegatewaypundit.com/2017/12/jeff-flake-voted-tax-cuts-gop-leaders-promised-daca-amnesty/

 

THE HILL
— FCC’s net neutrality repeal sparks backlash – HARPER NEIDIG (DIERSEN: Of course, my critics/opponents a) want internet providers to slow down if not block www.gopillinois.com and GOPUSA ILLINOIS emails and b) want to destroy all individuals, organizations, companies, governments, and countries that they cannot manipulate/dominate. Should I publish a list of my critics/opponents?)
http://thehill.com/policy/technology/362868-fccs-net-neutrality-repeal-sparks-backlash
(FROM THE ARTICLE: The Federal Communications Commission’s (FCC) plan to scrap net neutrality rules governing how internet providers handle web traffic has unleashed a wave of intense opposition. FCC Chairman Ajit Pai, a Republican, announced last month that the agency would vote to undo its 2015 net neutrality rules, which prevent companies like Verizon and Comcast from blocking or slowing down websites or creating internet “fast lanes.”)

 

HUFFINGTON POST
— A Divided America is Divided on Tax – Barry D. Wood (DIERSEN: Democrats want Republicans to pay more federal income tax. Younger people want older people to pay more federal income tax. Those who have less income want those who have more income to pay more federal income tax. Those who take the standard deduction want those who itemize to pay more federal income tax. Renters want homeowners to pay more federal income tax. Those who have little or no medical and dental expenses want those who have major medical and dental expenses to pay more federal income tax. Those who do not take job-related graduate courses want those who take job-related graduate courses to pay more federal income tax.)
https://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/a-divided-america-is-divided-on-tax_us_5a244ab7e4b04dacbc9bd865

 

BLOOMBERG
— Why Republicans Cherish Their Unloved Tax Cut “How many politicians have lost an election because they voted for a tax cut?” – Albert R. Hunt
https://www.bloomberg.com/view/articles/2017-12-03/why-republicans-cherish-their-unloved-tax-cut

 

ATLANTIC
— The Odds of Impeachment Are Dropping – PETER BEINART
https://www.theatlantic.com/politics/archive/2017/12/trump-impeachment/547358/

December 2 Evening Edition

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— Winners and losers in the Senate GOP tax bill – Heather Long
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/nationworld/politics/ct-senate-tax-bill-winners-losers-20171202-story.html
— Fox Valley charities unsure about impact of proposed tax code changes – Mike Danahey and Sarah Freishtat
http://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/elgin-courier-news/news/ct-ecn-tax-reaction-charities-st-1203-20171202-story.html
— Senate’s tax bill would have major ripple effects on health care system – Amy Goldstein
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/nationworld/politics/ct-tax-bill-healthcare-20171202-story.html
— Unused central Illinois tornado relief money to fund new home, other projects – AP
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/breaking/ct-washington-tornado-relief-money-20171202-story.html

 

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— Tales of Illinois’ policies and personalities in Washington – Lynn Sweet
https://chicago.suntimes.com/illinois-200/video-panel-highlights-political-contributions-from-illinois-leaders/

 

DAILY HERALD
— School sites play dual role as election polling places – Editorial
http://www.dailyherald.com/discuss/20171202/editorial-school-sites-play-dual-role-as-election-polling-places
— District 211 rebuts transgender lawsuit charge – Daniel Cates
http://www.dailyherald.com/discuss/20171202/guest-view-district-211-rebuts-transgender-lawsuit-charge

 

CBS2
— A Breakdown Of The Republican Tax Bill – Lauren Victory
http://chicago.cbslocal.com/2017/12/02/a-breakdown-of-the-republican-tax-bill/
– Durbin: December Is Best Chance For DREAM Act – Bob Roberts
http://chicago.cbslocal.com/2017/12/02/durbin-december-is-best-chance-for-dream-act/

 

ILLINOIS FAMILY ACTION
— Who Is Mocking the Pence Rule Now? – Daniel John Sobieski
https://illinoisfamilyaction.org/2017/12/who-is-mocking-the-pence-rule-now/

 

ILLINOIS FAMILY INSTITUTE
— Five Years Later, Colorado Sees Toll of Pot Legalization
https://illinoisfamily.org/marijuana-2/five-years-later-colorado-sees-toll-pot-legalization/

 

WASHINGTON TIMES
— GOP sets up ‘Dreamer’ showdown with Dems with short-term spending bill – Stephen Dinan
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/dec/2/gop-sets-daca-shutdown-showdown-short-term-spendin/
— Antifa isn’t a ‘hate group,’ Southern Poverty Law Center claims SPLC’s Richard Cohen defends listing Family Research Council but not antifa at hearing – Valerie Richardson
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/dec/2/antifa-isnt-hate-group-southern-poverty-law-center/

 

BREITBART
— Sen. Flake Trades Tax Vote for Promise of Amnesty Debate – NEIL MUNRO
http://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/12/02/sen-flake-trades-vote-promise-amnesty-debate/

 

WASHINGTON EXAMINER
— Republicans look to Round 3 of tax reform fight – Joel Gehrke
http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/republicans-look-to-round-3-of-tax-reform-fight/article/2642376
— Map: Illegal immigration costs California most, $23B, all states $89B – Paul Bedard
http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/map-illegal-immigration-costs-calif-most-23b-all-states-89b/article/2642257

 

FOX NEWS
— More big, anti-Trump media names crash and burn from sexual misconduct allegations, and other news failures – Dan Gainor
http://www.foxnews.com/opinion/2017/12/02/more-big-anti-trump-media-names-crash-and-burn-from-sexual-misconduct-allegations-and-other-news-failures.html

 

HOT AIR
— Debt Concerns, Once A Core Republican Tenet, Take A Back Seat To Tax Cuts
https://hotair.com/headlines/archives/2017/12/debt-concerns-core-republican-tenet-take-back-seat-tax-cuts/

 

DAILY WIRE
— House Lawmakers Introduce Bill To EXPOSE Those Who Had Secret Misconduct Settlements “For far too long sexual predators have roamed freely through the halls of Congress …” – RYAN SAAVEDRA
http://www.dailywire.com/news/24185/house-lawmakers-introduce-bill-expose-those-who-ryan-saavedra#exit-modal

 

NEW YORK TIMES
— A Historic Tax Heist – Editoral
https://www.nytimes.com/2017/12/02/opinion/editorials/a-historic-tax-heist.html
— Few Hurdles Left, G.O.P. Is Confident Tax Cuts Will Be Signed This Month – JIM TANKERSLEY and ALAN RAPPEPORT
https://www.nytimes.com/2017/12/02/us/politics/republicans-tax-cuts.html
— Heading Toward Tax Victory, Republicans Eye Next Step: Cut Spending – KATE ZERNIKE and ALAN RAPPEPORT
https://www.nytimes.com/2017/12/02/us/politics/tax-cuts-republicans-entitlements-medicare-social-security.html
— A Hasty, Hand-Scribbled Tax Bill Sets Off an Outcry – Jim Tankersley and Alan Rappeport
https://www.nytimes.com/2017/12/01/us/politics/hand-scribbled-tax-bill-outcry.html
— Palm Springs: It’s a Gay, Gay, Gay Government – FRANK BRUNI
https://www.nytimes.com/2017/12/01/opinion/palm-springs-gay-government.html?rref=collection%2Fsectioncollection%2Fopinion-columnists

 

WALL STREET JOURNAL
— Illegal Immigrant’s Acquittal in San Francisco Killing Draws Backlash President Trump criticized the verdict in the Kate Steinle case in a tweet – Zusha Elinson
https://www.wsj.com/articles/illegal-immigrants-acquittal-in-san-francisco-killing-draws-backlash-1512168040
— Tax Reform: What’s in It for You The Senate’s bill will help small businesses and families while promoting energy independence. – Mitch McConnell
https://www.wsj.com/articles/tax-reform-whats-in-it-for-you-1512237146

 

VANITY FAIR
— “DISGUSTING”: SENATE DEMOCRATS REVEAL G.O.P.’S SHADY LAST-MINUTE TAX BILL MANEUVERS Handwritten amendments to the bill added at the eleventh hour were nearly impossible to read. – EMMA STEFANSKY
https://www.vanityfair.com/news/2017/12/senate-tax-bill-last-minute

November 28 Evening Edition

ABC7
— Rep. Luis Gutierrez announces he is not running for re-election, endorses Chuy Garcia – Diane Pathieu and Craig Wall
http://abc7chicago.com/politics/rep-luis-gutierrez-not-running-for-re-election-endorses-chuy-garcia/2706378/
— OUTRAGEOUS: Rick Steves testifies in favor of marijuana legalization in Illinois – Diane Pathieu and Sarah Schulte
http://abc7chicago.com/politics/rick-steves-testifies-in-favor-of-marijuana-legalization-in-illinois/2707105/

 

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— OUTRAGEOUS: Rick Steves: Marijuana legalization can help West, South Sides – Mitch Dudek (DIERSEN: If you promote pot, you promote destruction.)
https://chicago.suntimes.com/news/rick-steves-marijuana-legalization-can-help-west-south-sides/
— Five questions about legal pot that demand better answers – Editorial
https://chicago.suntimes.com/opinion/illinois-legalize-pot-marijuana-rick-steves-five-questions-steans-cassidy/
— Gutierrez not running for re-election — or mayor or governor – Tina Sfondeles
https://chicago.suntimes.com/news/gutierrez-not-seeking-re-election-but-not-retiring/
— Rauner silent on $2.6M from friend supporting fund helping Roy Moore – Tina Sfondeles
https://chicago.suntimes.com/news/rauner-silent-on-2-6m-from-friend-supporting-fund-helping-roy-moore/
— Gutierrez for president? You heard it here first – Mark Brown
https://chicago.suntimes.com/chicago-politics/brown-gutierrez-for-president-you-heard-it-here-first/
— Fools and knaves and the scam of Republican tax “reform” – Robert Reich
https://chicago.suntimes.com/news/reich-fools-and-knaves-and-the-scam-of-republican-tax-reform/

 

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— U.S. Rep. Luis Gutierrez won’t run again, wants to rebuild Puerto Rico – Rick Pearson and John Byrne
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/politics/ct-met-luis-gutierrez-congress-politics-20171128-story.html
— Chicago immigration raid leaves bakery scrambling to rehire after 800 workers lost – Thomas Mulier
http://www.chicagotribune.com/business/ct-biz-cloverhill-aryzta-immigration-raid-20171128-story.html
— Actual experts confirm that the GOP tax plan is a dud – Eric Zorn
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/opinion/zorn/ct-perspec-zorn-booth-experts-tax-reform-1129-20171128-story.html
— Trump’s petty feuds with Warren, LaVar Ball are the true offense – Clarence Page
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/opinion/page/ct-perspec-page-trump-levar-ball-elizabeth-warren-pocahontas-1129-20171128-story.html

 

DAILY HERALD
— DuPage County approves budget that cuts sheriff’s office jobs – Robert Sanchez
http://www.dailyherald.com/news/20171128/dupage-county-approves-budget-that-cuts-sheriffs-office-jobs

 

CRAIN’S CHICAGO BUSINESS
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Anti-Moores and anti-Rauners say “Uihlein’s support for Roy Moore causes headache for Rauner.”
http://www.chicagobusiness.com/article/20171128/NEWS02/171129903/uihleins-support-for-roy-moore-causes-headache-for-rauner
— Luis Gutierrez calls it quits—but why? – GREG HINZ
http://www.chicagobusiness.com/article/20171128/BLOGS02/171129918/luis-gutierrez-calls-it-quits-but-why

 

WLS AM
— Roskam talks tax reform with John and Ray
http://www.wlsam.com/2017/11/28/roskam-talks-tax-reform-with-john-and-ray/

 

BLOOMINGTON PANTAGRAPH
— Welcoming city status for immigrants pushed in Bloomington – Maria Nagle (DIERSEN: For a city to say that it is welcoming is that city to say that it is anti-Trump, anti-Protestant, anti-conservative, anti-patriotic, anti-Republican, anti-American, anti-White, anti-male, anti-older people, anti-rich people, anti-gun owners, anti-German Americans, and/or anti-those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.)
http://www.pantagraph.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/welcoming-city-status-for-immigrants-pushed-in-bloomington/article_efc5dc5b-a32a-58f0-b57a-f4d791d95b01.html

 

CENTRAL ILLINOIS PROUD
— Trump’s family denied German heritage for years Father claimed he was from Sweden – JENNIFER HANSLER (DIERSEN: What percent of those in America during the 1840s, 1850s, 1860s, 1870s, 1880s, 1890s, 1900s, 1910s, 1920s, 1930s, 1940s, 1950s, 1960s, 1970s, 1980s, 1990s, and 2000s were anti-German? What percent of those in America today are anti-German?)
http://www.centralillinoisproud.com/news/politics/trumps-family-denied-german-heritage-for-years/866612952

 

DUPAGE COUNTY
— DuPage County Board Approves 2018 Budget
http://www.dupageco.org/Content.aspx?id=56339

 

NORTH COOK NEWS
— Niles Township supervisor says a property tax freeze would be life altering – Glenn Minnis
https://northcooknews.com/stories/511277051-niles-township-supervisor-says-a-property-tax-freeze-would-be-life-altering

 

ILLINOIS LEAKS
— Frank Mautino’s Attorney abruptly cancels FOIA Hearing in Edgar County Circuit Court – JOHN KRAFT
http://edgarcountywatchdogs.com/2017/11/frank-mautinos-attorney-abruptly-cancels-foia-hearing-in-edgar-county-circuit-court/

 

ILLINOIS FAMILY ACTION
— Is Gov. Rauner Buying the Support of Illinois GOP County Chairmen? – John Biver
https://illinoisfamilyaction.org/2017/11/is-gov-rauner-buying-the-support-of-illinois-gop-county-chairmen/
— “Is America Racist?” – John Biver (DIERSEN: Ever-increasingly, America is anti-White.)
https://illinoisfamilyaction.org/podcast/is-america-racist-illinois-family-spotlight-070/

 

CAPITOL FAX
— Pritzker, DGA respond *** Rauner completely dodges questions on Uihlein
https://capitolfax.com/2017/11/28/rauner-completely-dodges-questions-on-uihlein/
— Erika Harold campaign claims Pat Quinn is a “Madigan ally”
https://capitolfax.com/2017/11/28/erika-harold-campaign-claims-pat-quinn-is-a-madigan-ally/

 

BREITBART
— 21 Times Exiting Rep. Luis Gutierrez Touted Open-Borders – JOHN BINDER
http://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/11/28/21-times-exiting-rep-luis-gutierrez-touted-open-borders/

 

DAILY CALLER
— With Gutierrez’s Departure, Dems Will Lose Leading Open Borders Crusader – Will Racke
http://dailycaller.com/2017/11/28/with-gutierrezs-departure-dems-will-lose-leading-open-borders-crusader/

 

WASHINGTON EXAMINER
— Jack Ryan’s past was laid bare; all the more reason to see John Conyers’ – David Freddoso
http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/jack-ryans-past-was-laid-bare-all-the-more-reason-to-see-john-conyers/article/2641846

 

HUFFINGTON POST
— Congress Shouldn’t Rub SALT in the Wound – Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi
https://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/congress-shouldnt-rub-salt-in-the-wound_us_5a1dbfd1e4b069379df3edcf

 

BLOOMBERG
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Anti-Moores say “Donor Backing Roy Moore (Richard Uihlein) Causes Headaches for Other Republicans.”
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2017-11-28/donor-backing-roy-moore-causes-headaches-for-other-republicans

November 27 Evening Edition

GOPUSA ILLINOIS
— Peter Breen, Dan Cronin, and Greg Hart spoke very highly of Amy Grant at her outstanding fundraiser Monday evening, November 27, 2017 at Warren’s Ale House in Wheaton. The 60+ attendees included Almiron, Brown, Eckhoff, Falbo, Fitzpatrick, Grasso, Gresk, Krajewski, Larsen, LeVan, Mazzochi, Morrissey, Muehlfelt, Noonan, Pacilli, Paulsen, Rutledge, Ryan, and Zay. – Dave Diersen
https://gopillinois.com

 

DUPAGE COUNTY ELECTION COMMISSION
— Candidate list
http://www.dupageco.org/Election/Candidates_and_Campaigns/37053/

 

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— Democrats Pritzker, Kennedy release income tax returns – Tina Sfondeles
https://chicago.suntimes.com/news/democrats-pritzker-kennedy-release-income-tax-returns/
— Lake Forest business magnate Uihlein gave $100K to pro-Roy Moore fund – Tina Sfondeles
https://chicago.suntimes.com/news/lake-forest-business-magnate-uihlein-gave-100k-to-pro-roy-moore-fund/
— ‘Real Men Charities’ extends its reach to build community – Mary Mitchell
https://chicago.suntimes.com/news/mitchell-real-men-charities-extends-its-reach-to-build-community/
— Races for governor, attorney general take shape: Who’s in (so far) – Tina Sfondeles
https://chicago.suntimes.com/news/races-for-governor-attorney-general-take-shape-whos-in-so-far/
— Rep. Luis Gutierrez to retire from Congress – Dan Mihalopoulos
https://chicago.suntimes.com/news/rep-luis-gutierrez-to-retire-from-congress-sources-say/
— Will attorney general candidates focus on corruption? – Madeleine Doubek
https://chicago.suntimes.com/columnists/doubek-will-attorney-general-candidates-focus-on-corruption/
— Rich guys Pritzker, Kennedy do poor job leveling with public – Mark Brown
https://chicago.suntimes.com/chicago-politics/brown-rich-guys-pritzker-kennedy-do-poor-job-leveling-with-public/
— Rival says Pritzker, Kennedy income info doesn’t give ‘full picture’ – Tina Sfondeles
https://chicago.suntimes.com/news/democrats-pritzker-kennedy-release-income-tax-returns/

 

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— Slew of suburban Democrats seek to challenge Roskam, Hultgren in 2018 – Erin Hegarty (DIERSEN: Both Roskam and Hultgren endorsed me when I first ran for DuPage County Milton Township Precinct 9 Republican Committeeman in Wheaton in 2000.)
http://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/naperville-sun/news/ct-nvs-6th-congress-election-filing-st-1129-20171127-story.html
— Lake Forest businessman Uihlein is top donor to pro-Moore fund in Alabama Senate race – Rick Pearson
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/politics/ct-met-richard-uihlein-roy-moore-super-pac-contribution-20171127-story.html
— Pritzker made $16 million last year, Kennedy $1.3 million as Dem governor candidates release tax returns – Monique Garcia and Rick Pearson
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/politics/ct-met-illinois-governor-candidate-filing-20171127-story.html
— Several Southland incumbents seek re-election on first day to file for office – Mike Nolan and Susan DeMar Lafferty
http://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/daily-southtown/news/ct-sta-candidate-filings-st-1128-20171127-story.html

 

DAILY HERALD
— Strong early filing for Illinois attorney general, Congress – Eric Peterson
http://www.dailyherald.com/news/20171127/strong-early-filing-for-illinois-attorney-general-congress
— OUTRAGEOUS: Harper College calls on Congress to give legal status to ‘Dreamers’ – Christopher Placek
http://www.dailyherald.com/news/20171127/harper-college-calls-on-congress-to-give-legal-status-to-dreamers

 

CRAIN’S CHICAGO BUSINESS
— Pritzker, Kennedy lift veil on their tax returns – GREG HINZ
http://www.chicagobusiness.com/article/20171127/BLOGS02/171129925/pritzker-kennedy-lift-veil-on-their-tax-returns
— Richard Uihlein funding pro-Roy Moore super PAC
http://www.chicagobusiness.com/article/20171127/NEWS02/171129933/richard-uihlein-funding-pro-roy-moore-super-pac-report
— It’s up to the Senate to block GOP tax bill: Rep. Schneider – GREG HINZ
http://www.chicagobusiness.com/article/20171127/BLOGS02/171129931/up-to-the-senate-to-block-gop-tax-bill-rep-schneider

 

ABC7
— Candidates line up to file petitions for 2018 Illinois primary – Craig Wall
http://abc7chicago.com/politics/candidates-line-up-to-file-petitions-for-2018-primary/2702622/
— President Trump, honoring Navajos, revives ‘Pocahontas’ jab at Sen. Warren – AP
http://abc7chicago.com/politics/president-trump-honoring-navajos-revives-pocahontas-jab-at-sen-warren/2703396/

 

NBC5
— Gutierrez to Announce He Won’t Seek Reelection – Mary Ann Ahern
https://www.nbcchicago.com/blogs/ward-room/Gutierrez-to-Announce-He-Wont-Seek-Reelection-460393433.html

 

CBS2
— Candidates Line Up To File Petitions For Cook County Office
http://chicago.cbslocal.com/2017/11/27/candidates-line-up-to-file-petitions-for-cook-county-office/

 

WGN TV
— Illinois resident Richard Uihlein big backer of pro-Roy Moore PAC – BEN BRADLEY
http://wgntv.com/2017/11/27/illinois-resident-big-backer-of-roy-moore/

 

WTTW
— Chris Kennedy, J.B. Pritzker Release Partial Tax Returns – Amanda Vinicky
http://chicagotonight.wttw.com/2017/11/27/chris-kennedy-jb-pritzker-release-partial-tax-returns

 

PEORIA JOURNAL STAR
— Candidates begin filing petitions for 2018 Illinois primary –
http://www.pjstar.com/news/20171127/candidates-begin-filing-petitions-for-2018-illinois-primary

 

SPRINGFIELD STATE JOURNAL REGISTER
— Congressman Bost not yet taking sides in governor’s race – Bernard Schoenburg
http://www.sj-r.com/news/20171127/congressman-bost-not-yet-taking-sides-in-governors-race

 

BLOOMINGTON PANTAGRAPH
— Dozens of candidates submit petitions on 1st day of filing period – Derek Beigh
http://www.pantagraph.com/news/local/government-and-politics/elections/dozens-of-candidates-submit-petitions-on-st-day-of-filing/article_deab3ccd-6fca-5daf-ad0b-07930b875720.html

 

SOUTHERN
— Candidates begin filing petitions for 2018 Illinois primary – AP
http://thesouthern.com/news/local/govt-and-politics/candidates-begin-filing-petitions-for-illinois-primary/article_6448e944-03ed-5e6e-8f1e-431f28045f44.html

 

WAND TV
— Candidates turn in petitions – Michon Lindstrom
http://www.wandtv.com/story/36935205/candidates-turn-in-petitions

 

WJBD RADIO
— First Day of Candidate Filing for March Primary Election Is Underway Both Candidates Wanting to Be Marion County’s New Treasurer Were on Hand When Filing Began Monday Morning
http://www.wjbdradio.com/local-news/2017/11/27/first-day-of-candidate-filing-for-march-primary-election-is-underway-

 

CHICAGO NOW
— Can 10th CD R Primary candidate Dr. Shah win the primary & upset Dem incumbent Schneider – Jeff Berkowitz
http://www.chicagonow.com/public-affairs-with-jeff-berkowitz/2017/11/can-10th-cd-r-primary-candidate-dr-shah-win-the-primary-upset-dem-incumbent-schneider-watch-doc-shah-wberkowitz-on-cable-web/

 

WILLIAM J. KELLY
— Kelly: We need to replace Rauner and the Illinois GOP chairman
http://www.williamjkelly.org/news/kelly-we-need-to-replace-rauner-and-the-illinois-gop-chairman

 

UPSTREAM IDEAS
— Jeanne Ives’ Case Against Bruce Rauner
http://upstream-ideas.com/upstream-ideas/ideas/jeanne-ives-case-against-bruce-rauner-1

 

DUPAGE POLICY JOURNAL
— Ives expected to file for governor after gathering nearly 13,000 signatures – Glenn Minnis
https://dupagepolicyjournal.com/stories/511278246-ives-expected-to-file-for-governor-after-gathering-nearly-13-000-signatures

 

ILLINOIS REVIEW
— HOW ENDING STATE AND LOCAL TAX DEDUCTION PUTS ILLINOIS’ ECONOMY AT A CROSSROADS
http://illinoisreview.typepad.com/illinoisreview/2017/11/how-ending-state-and-local-tax-deduction-puts-illinois-economy-at-a-crossroads.html
— REAL STORY BEHIND IL-BASED HEARTLAND INSTITUTE’S ROLE IN THE TRUMP ADMIN
http://illinoisreview.typepad.com/illinoisreview/2017/11/real-story-behind-il-based-heartland-institutes-role-in-the-trump-admin.html
— THORNER/O’NEIL: EXPOSING LEFTIST’S ACTIVITIES: ‘ORGANIZING FOR AMERICA’
http://illinoisreview.typepad.com/illinoisreview/2017/11/thorneroneil-exposing-leftists-activities-organizing-for-america.html

 

CAPITOL FAX
— Proft group runs new cable TV ad for Durkin opponent Mickey Straub
https://capitolfax.com/2017/11/27/proft-group-runs-new-cable-tv-ad-for-durkin-opponent/
— A quick look at the first day of petition filing
https://capitolfax.com/2017/11/27/a-quick-look-at-the-first-day-of-petition-filing/
— DISGUSTING, TRAGIC: Rick Steves to back legalizing marijuana in Illinois
https://capitolfax.com/2017/11/27/rick-steves-to-back-legalizing-marijuana-in-illinois/
— Pritzker, others file petitions
https://capitolfax.com/2017/11/27/pritzker-others-file-petitions/

 

GOPUSA
— How about a ‘cannibis equity program’ for minorities, the homeless and ex-cons?
http://www.gopusa.com/how-about-a-cannibis-equity-program-for-minorities-the-homeless-and-ex-cons/
— Sexual Harassment: Pelosi wants due process for Democrats, none for Republicans
http://www.gopusa.com/sexual-harassment-pelosi-wants-due-process-for-democrats-none-for-republicans/
— Washington, Seattle spending $1.1M to fence off highways and bridges from the homeless
http://www.gopusa.com/?p=33974

 

LIFE SITE NEWS
— Amid sex scandals, Hollywood releases gay ‘romance’ that normalizes man-boy sex
https://www.lifesitenews.com/blogs/call-me-by-your-name-film-wants-to-normalize-sex-between-men-and-boys-forme

 

WORLD NET DAILY
— OBAMA USED ‘ILLEGAL PROPAGANDA’ ON AMERICANS ‘Bureaucrats seem to be more like social activists than public employees’ – Bob Unruh
http://www.wnd.com/2017/11/report-obama-used-illegal-propaganda-on-americans/

 

POLITICO
— Gutierrez won’t seek reelection – NATASHA KORECKI
https://www.politico.com/story/2017/11/27/gutierrez-illinois-house-democrat-261092

 

CNN
— Poor Americans would lose billions under Senate GOP tax bill – Tami Luhby
http://money.cnn.com/2017/11/27/news/economy/senate-gop-tax-bill-poor/index.html


— New York Times says it regrets offense caused by ‘Nazi sympathizer’ story – Jackie Wattles
http://money.cnn.com/2017/11/26/media/new-york-times-nazi-sympathizer-next-door/index.html

November 26 Evening Edition

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— GOP leaders in advanced talks to change tax plan in bid to win over holdouts – Damian Paletta (DIERSEN: I certainly hope that Bost, Davis, Hultgren, Kinzinger, LaHood, Roskam, and Shimkus will work hard in conference with the Senate to keep all the current itemized deductions and the personal exemption.)
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/nationworld/politics/ct-gop-tax-plan-20171126-story.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Anti-Trumps say “Congressional leaders face internal pressure to act on harassment.”
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/nationworld/politics/ct-congress-sexual-harassment-20171126-story.html
— Geneva church stages counter-protest in support of LGBT community – Linda Girardi (DIERSEN: Ever-increasingly, “religious leaders” promote LGBTQ activity.)
http://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/aurora-beacon-news/news/ct-abn-geneva-church-counterprotest-st-1127-20171126-story.html
— TRAGIC: Will Supreme Court open a ‘dam burst’ of legalized sports betting? – Robert Barnes
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/nationworld/ct-supreme-court-sports-betting-20171126-story.html

 

DAILY HERALD
— TRAGIC: Veterans are key as surge of states OK medical pot for PTSD – AP
http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20171126/news/311269907/

 

WGN RADIO
— Professor Emeritus Kent Redfield: “Will Bruce Rauner get a credible challenger?” (DIERSEN: Are you credible? Who demonizes, denigrates, and condemns you as not being credible? Those who demonize, denigrate, and condemn me as not being credible are anti-Trump, anti-Protestant, anti-conservative, anti-patriotic, anti-Republican, anti-American, anti-White, anti-male, anti-older people, anti-rich people, anti-gun owners, anti-German Americans, and/or anti-those whose ancestors have been in America longer than their ancestors and/or they a) reject planks in the Republican Party platform and/or the Illinois Republican Party platform and work against those like me who support those planks, b) reject the Milton Township Republican Central Committee resolution against video gambling and work against those like me who support that resolution, c) focus on destroying those like me who they cannot manipulate/dominate, d) were defendants in lawsuits that I have filed, and/or e) are operatives or dupes for the aforesaid.)
http://wgnradio.com/2017/11/26/professor-emeritus-kent-redfield-will-bruce-rauner-get-a-credible-challenger/

 

SPRINGFIELD STATE JOURNAL REGISTER
— Wealthy Illinois candidates face tax disclosure minefield – Matt Dietrich
http://www.sj-r.com/news/20171125/wealthy-illinois-candidates-face-tax-disclosure-minefield

 

OUR QUAD CITIES
— Ives calls Southern Poverty Law Center a ‘hate group’ Candidate for Illinois governor defends controversial posts on social media – Jim Niedelman
http://www.ourquadcities.com/news/4-the-record/ives-calls-southern-poverty-law-center-a-hate-group/863769194
— Ives wouldn’t commit more to higher education in Illinois Gubernatorial candidate maintains money wasted on pensions, administrative bloat
http://www.ourquadcities.com/news/4-the-record/ives-wouldnt-commit-more-to-higher-education-in-illinois/863744143
— Rauner’s Republican challenger calls him a failure Rep. Jeanne Ives goes after governor for not delivering on promises – Jim Niedelman
http://www.ourquadcities.com/news/4-the-record/rauners-republican-challenger-calls-him-a-failure/863785790

 

QUAD CITY TIMES
— Candidate filing for March primary in Illinois begins Monday – Thomas Geyer
http://qctimes.com/news/local/candidate-filing-for-march-primary-in-illinois-begins-monday/article_77e39efe-0d8b-52fc-af59-2595135a2c5d.html

 

CHAMPAIGN/URBANA NEWS GAZETTE
— Pritzker faces tough tax, spending issues – Jim Dey
http://www.news-gazette.com/news/local/2017-11-26/jim-dey-pritzker-faces-tough-tax-spending-issues.html

 

METRO EAST SUN
— McCarter backing Ives in run for governor – Glenn Minnis
https://metroeastsun.com/stories/511275136-mccarter-backing-ives-in-run-for-governor

 

WASHINGTON TIMES
— Public now wary of ‘unhinged’ liberal press – Jennifer Harper (DIERSEN: QUESTION: Who wants Vince Kolber and everyone else to be wary of Dave Diersen and his GOPUSA ILLINOIS emails? ANSWER: Those who are anti-Trump, anti-Protestant, anti-conservative, anti-patriotic, anti-Republican, anti-American, anti-White, anti-male, anti-older people, anti-rich people, anti-gun owners, anti-German Americans, and/or anti-those whose ancestors have been in America longer than their ancestors and/or those who a) reject planks in the Republican Party platform and/or the Illinois Republican Party platform and work against those like me who support those planks, b) reject the Milton Township Republican Central Committee resolution against video gambling and work against those like me who support that resolution, c) focus on destroying those like me who they cannot manipulate/dominate, d) were defendants in lawsuits that I have filed, and/or e) are operatives or dupes for the aforesaid.)
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/nov/26/inside-the-beltway-public-now-wary-of-unhinged-lib/

 

BREITBART
— Sen Durbin: ‘I’m Not Prepared To Go Home for the Holidays Until’ We Get DREAM Act Done – PAM KEY
http://www.breitbart.com/video/2017/11/26/sen-durbin-im-not-prepared-go-home-holidays-get-dream-act-done/

 

THE HILL
— The tax bill is a bad deal for America – DOUGLAS E. SCHOEN
http://thehill.com/opinion/finance/361819-the-tax-bill-is-a-bad-deal-for-america
— For Trump, GOP tax bill could have big downside – MELANIE ZANONA
http://thehill.com/policy/transportation/361616-for-trump-gop-tax-bill-could-have-big-downside
— Conyers stepping aside as ranking Dem on House Judiciary Committee – REBECCA SAVRANSKY AND OLIVIA BEAVERS
http://thehill.com/homenews/house/361858-conyers-stepping-down-as-ranking-dem-on-house-judiciary-committee

 

NEW YORK TIMES
— Congress’ Assault on Charities – RAY D. MADOFFN
https://www.nytimes.com/2017/11/26/opinion/congress-charities-giving.html

 

LOS ANGELES TIMES
— Trump reiterates support for Alabama’s Roy Moore – Tracy Wilkinson
http://www.latimes.com/politics/washington/la-na-pol-essential-washington-updates-trump-reiterates-support-for-alabama-s-1511720507-htmlstory.html

 

CHARLESTON POST AND COURIER
— Cap tax deductions for the wealthy – STEPHEN MOORE
http://www.postandcourier.com/opinion/commentary/cap-tax-deductions-for-the-wealthy/article_4328346a-d131-11e7-8d3a-676631168f65.html

November 24 Evening Edition

ABC7
— Demonstrators march on Mag Mile in Black Friday protest – Diane Pathieu
http://abc7chicago.com/society/demonstrators-march-on-mag-mile-in-black-friday-protest/2690332/

 

NBC5
— Protesters Hit Michigan Avenue on Black Friday
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/michigan-avenue-black-friday-protest-459759923.html

 

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— Get ready, guys, for the Year of the Woman – Laura Washington
https://chicago.suntimes.com/news/washington-get-ready-guys-for-the-year-of-the-woman/
— Trump wants to end welfare as Bill Clinton knows it – AP
http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20171124/news/311249941/
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Phil Kadner cites services that governments provide and defends paying taxes. I worked for the federal government for almost 30 years. I worked for the Post Office for almost 3 years 1966-1969 at the GS-4 Step 1-3 levels, currently $15.56/hour-$16.60/hour. I worked for IRS for 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. I worked for GAO for almost 18 years 1980-1997, the last 11 years of which at the GS-13 Step 1-10 levels, currently $94,610-$122,991.)
https://chicago.suntimes.com/columnists/kadner-i-watched-the-space-shuttle-soar-government-gave-us-that/
(FROM THE ARTICLE: I don’t believe news stories that claim federal income tax reform will be a financial windfall for the middle class. Perhaps I’m too cynical. I tend to distrust politicians. And it seems to me that every time there’s “tax reform” I end up paying more in taxes and the country ends up deeper in debt. The thing is, I don’t mind paying taxes because I have always needed the stuff the government provides. I went to public schools. I drive on publicly-funded streets. I drink water treated by government filtration systems. I use toilets connected to government sewer systems, one of the most underrated inventions in the history of mankind. Listening to my neighbors and friends complain about their taxes over the years, I always felt that I was missing something important. Why did they feel so burdened? Some of them used far more government services than I did. Some were public employees. That’s right. Government employees often complain about their taxes being spent on undeserving people too lazy to work for a living. Yet, they become angry when people claim that government workers are lazy and overpaid. I don’t mind paying taxes.)

 

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— How will Trump’s presidency impact 2018 DuPage, Kane County elections? – Suzanne Baker
http://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/naperville-sun/news/ct-nvs-2018-elections-trump-factor-st-1126-20171122-story.html
— 2018 ballots to start taking shape in south suburbs – Mike Nolan
http://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/daily-southtown/news/ct-sta-southland-candidate-filing-preview-st-1126-20171125-story.html
— Small Michigan Avenue protest is third Black Friday demonstration since release of Laquan McDonald video – John Byrne
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/ct-met-black-friday-protest-met-20171124-story.html
— What the report card says about Illinois teachers – Editorial (DIERSEN: Performance evaluation is extremely subjective. My Democrat superiors and supervisors in the federal government used that subjectivity to waste the careers of and to get rid of their employees who were Republican, and especially those who were White, male, older, and/or non-veteran.)
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/opinion/editorials/ct-edit-illinois-reading-standard-20171024-story.html
(FROM THE ARTICLE: You’ve read about the recent state school report card statistics that parse student achievement in every district. But you may not have seen much about another compelling statistic. It concerns teacher evaluations statewide. That measurement is just as vital as student scores. The quality of the teacher in front of the class is the single most important factor in helping kids learn — or not.)

 

DAILY HERALD
— McHenry County College board president resigns citing rising taxes in county – Madhu Krishnamurthy
http://www.dailyherald.com/news/20171124/mcc-board-president-resigns-citing-rising-taxes-in-county

 

BELLEVILLE NEWS DEMOCRAT
— East St. Louis Township trustees strip Alvin Parks’ power to spend tax money except for petty cash – GEORGE PAWLACZYK
http://www.bnd.com/news/local/article186329098.html

 

DES MOINES REGISTER
— As Congress focuses on tax reform, charitable deduction in jeopardy – Susan N. Dreyfus and Brian Gallagher
https://www.desmoinesregister.com/story/opinion/columnists/2017/11/24/congress-focuses-tax-reform-charitable-deduction-jeopardy/892320001/

 

ILLINOIS LEAKS
— Algonquin Township Clerk violates FOIA- plays games with requests. – KIRK ALLEN
http://edgarcountywatchdogs.com/2017/11/algonquin-township-clerk-violates-foia-plays-games-with-requests/

 

ILLINOIS FAMILY ACTION
— Why So Much Hatred Against Christians in America Today? – Dr. Michael Brown
https://illinoisfamilyaction.org/2017/11/why-so-much-hatred-against-christians-in-america-today/

 

FOX NEWS
— Trump says he passed on being TIME’s ‘Person of the Year’ – Elizabeth Zwirz
http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2017/11/24/trump-says-passed-on-being-times-person-year.html

 

GOPUSA
— Seattle judge strikes down ‘wealth tax’ on people earning more than $250K
http://www.gopusa.com/seattle-judge-strikes-down-wealth-tax-on-people-earning-more-than-250k/

 

WASHINGTON TIMES
— Voters say sexual harassment worst in Hollywood, federal government, news media – Jennifer Harper
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/nov/23/inside-the-beltway-voters-sexual-harassment-worst-/

 

HUFFINGTON POST
— Why Itemizers Should Fear The GOP Tax Plan – Miles J. Zaremski
https://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/why-itemizers-should-fear-the-gop-tax-plan_us_5a187fe9e4b0bf1467a8467d

 

NEW YORK TIMES
— Why ‘Made in America’ Is Stitched Into the Law, but Not the Uniforms – Ana Swanson
https://www.nytimes.com/2017/11/24/us/politics/secret-service-uniforms-mexico-trump-trade.html

 

WASHINGTON POST
— House moves toward mandatory anti-sexual harassment training for members, aides – Michelle Ye Hee Lee
https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/powerpost/wp/2017/11/24/house-moves-toward-mandatory-anti-sexual-harassment-training-for-members-aides/
— Private school enrollment contributes to school segregation, study finds – Moriah Balingit
https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/education/private-school-enrollment-contributes-to-school-segregation-study-finds/2017/11/24/b34aa654-d142-11e7-81bc-c55a220c8cbe_story.html

 

WALL STREET JOURNAL
— Trump Counties Give Economy Strongest Marks Data indicate how politics shape Americans’ views – Dante Chinni
https://www.wsj.com/articles/trump-counties-give-economy-strongest-marks-1511462251

 

USA TODAY
— DISGUSTING, TRAGIC: Firm becomes 1st in U.S. to offer online virtual-sport betting – AP
https://www.usatoday.com/story/tech/news/2017/11/24/firm-becomes-1st-u-s-offer-online-virtual-sport-betting/892658001/

 

PBS
— Donald Trump wants welfare reform, says ‘people are taking advantage of the system’ – AP
https://www.pbs.org/newshour/politics/donald-trump-wants-welfare-reform-says-people-are-taking-advantage-of-the-system

November 23 Evening Edition

ABC7
— Chicago area celebrates Thanksgiving with parade, shopping and serving meals – Evelyn Holmes and Megan Hickey, Kristin Byrne, Cate Cauguiran
http://abc7chicago.com/society/chicago-area-celebrates-thanksgiving-with-parade-shopping-and-serving-meals/2686706/
(FROM THE ARTICLE: Gov. Bruce Rauner and his wife Diana served food to the homeless in Chicago at A Safe Haven on West Roosevelt. He singled out veterans in the group, calling them heroes.)

 

NBC5
— Wheaton Metra Station Damaged by Accidental Fire, Closed Indefinitely
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/Wheaton-Metra-Station-Damaged-by-Accidental-Fire-Closed-Indefinitely-459567253.html

 

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— Lake County Board, statehouse candidates to begin filing for March primary starting Monday – Emily K. Coleman
http://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/lake-county-news-sun/news/ct-lns-lake-county-prefiling-st-1125-20171124-story.html
— Republicans push hard on GOP tax plan, but voters just aren’t that into it – Lisa Mascaro
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/nationworld/politics/ct-republican-tax-plan-20171123-story.html
— With enrollment plunging, SIU Carbondale chancellor pushes a radical overhaul – Dawn Rhodes
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/breaking/ct-met-siu-chancellor-academic-departments-20171122-story.html
— Emanuel boasts of latest anti-Trump ruling in sanctuary city case – Hal Dardick
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/politics/ct-met-rahm-emanuel-sanctuary-city-ruling-20171122-story.html

 

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— Sessions orders review of background check system for guns – AP
https://chicago.suntimes.com/news/gun-buyer-background-checks-jeff-sessions-texas-church-shooting/
— Working on Thanksgiving ‘They better save me some leftovers’ – Ashlee Rezin (DIERSEN: While worked part-time for the Park Forest Post Office 1966-1969, I worked virtually every Saturday, Sunday, and holiday.)
https://chicago.suntimes.com/news/thanksgiving-working-holiday-delayed-celebration/
— Holiday homework: Learn your family’s history – Lauren FitzPatrick (DIERSEN: Ever-increasingly, members of the following groups 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 women, and the more that you should pay the price of Affirmative Action, Diversity, and Inclusion: anti-Trump, anti-Protestant, anti-conservative, anti-patriotic, anti-Republican, anti-American, anti-White, anti-male, anti-older people, anti-rich people, anti-gun owners, anti-German Americans, and/or anti-those whose ancestors have been in America longer than their ancestors.)
https://chicago.suntimes.com/news/thanksgiving-listen-oral-history-family-stories/

 

DAILY HERALD
— Volo Auto Museum wants to save McDonald’s site from wrecking ball Auto museum wants to save historic Des Plaines McDonald’s by moving it – Christopher Placek
http://www.dailyherald.com/news/20171123/volo-auto-museum-wants-to-save-mcdonalds-site-from-wrecking-ball

 

NORTHWEST HERALD
— Illinois governor grants 5 petitions for clemency, denies 97 – AP (DIERSEN: Would your accusers grant you clemency? My accusers would not grant me clemency. They continue to blame me a) for their problems, b) for your problems, c) for my problems, d) for everyone’s problems, and e) for all the losses the Republicans have suffered in Illinois since 2000.)
http://www.nwherald.com/2017/11/22/illinois-governor-grants-5-petitions-for-clemency-denies-97/at05or1/

 

CENTRAL ILLINOIS PROUD
— Explicit Barton image raises possibility of ‘revenge porn’ Texas outlawed ‘revenge porn’ in 2015 – MJ LEE
http://www.centralillinoisproud.com/news/politics/explicit-barton-image-raises-possibility-of-revenge-porn/862797611

 

FOX NEWS
— UC Berkeley conservative student sues Antifa member over threats, harassment
http://www.foxnews.com/us/2017/11/23/uc-berkeley-conservative-student-sues-antifa-member-over-threats-harassment.html

 

GOPUSA
— Media offended by request to share thankfulness (DIERSEN: If I had been there, but of course, I could not have been there because my critics/opponents say that I am not a member of the news media, except when they say that I am a member of the news media to serve their purposes, I should have said that I was thankful a) that my critics/opponents have not yet stopped me from putting GOPUSA ILLINOIS emails together and sending them out, b) that they have not yet stopped everyone from reading those emails, c) that they have not yet ended my service as a Republican Precinct Committeeman, and d) that they let me serve as a TAPROOT Republicans of Illinois chairman 2005-2012, Wheaton Chamber of Commerce Government Affairs Committee member 2003-2011, Milton Township Republican Central Committee webmaster 2008-2010 and 2000-2004, Illinois Center Right Coalition Steering Committee member 2003-2007, American Association of Political Consultants Midwest Chapter board member 2001-2004, GAO employee 1980-1997, IRS employee 1971-1980, Post Office employee 1966-1969, etc.)
http://www.gopusa.com/?p=33858
(FROM THE ARTICLE: When White House press secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders asked the press corps Monday to preface their daily briefing questions with a statement of thankfulness, reporters obliged. Or, should we say, obeyed. For this, no doubt, Sanders was grateful. Yet again, she controlled the crowd, though this time by candy-coating her usual condescension with faux fellowship. I’m thankful I wasn’t in the room.)
— NFL stadiums cost taxpayers billions of dollars
http://www.gopusa.com/?p=33846

 

DAILY CALLER
— Revenge porn: And Justice For All — Except Republicans
http://dailycaller.com/2017/11/23/and-justice-for-all-except-republicans/
— ESPN Crumbling After Losing $1 Billion, Facing More Layoffs After Thanksgiving – Benny Johnson
http://dailycaller.com/2017/11/22/espn-crumbling-after-losing-1-billion-facing-more-layoffs-after-thanksgiving/

 

LIFE SITE NEWS
— Trump mentions God 8 times in Thanksgiving address. Obama refused to mention God once – Pete Baklinski
https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/trump-mentions-god-8-times-in-thanksgiving-address.-obama-refused-to-mentio

 

WASHINGTON POST
— Wall Street’s watchdog is pursuing fewer cases since Trump took office – Renae Merle
https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/business/wp/2017/11/23/wall-streets-watchdog-is-pursuing-fewer-cases-since-trump-took-office/

 

USA TODAY
— The GOP tax plan could negatively affect your Social Security benefits – Sean Williams
https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/personalfinance/retirement/2017/11/23/the-gop-tax-plan-could-negatively-affect-your-social-security-benefits/107865406/
— Would your draft number have been called? (DIERSEN: I was a NIU student on December 1, 1969 when I got my draft number 151. That number was called in 1970. I had student draft deferments since 1966. When I graduated from NIU in August of 1970 I applied for a financial hardship draft deferment to help support my mother and brother because our father had died suddenly in October of 1969. My application was granted and then Nixon announced that if your draft number was over 100 and you had not yet reported for duty, you were no longer subject to the draft. Back then, employers were extremely reluctant to hire men who were subject to the draft, and especially those like me who were not 4-F and who had their draft number called. Employers did not believe that my application for a financial hardship draft deferment would be granted.)
https://www.usatoday.com/vietnam-war/draft-picker
(FROM THE ARTICLE: On Dec. 1, 1969, the United States held its first draft lottery, which gave young men a random number corresponding to their birthdays. Men with lower numbers were called first and told to report to induction centers where they could be ordered into active duty and possibly sent to the Vietnam War.)

 

NEWSWEEK
— TRUMP IMPEACHMENT ARTICLES: HERE ARE ALL THE WAYS THE PRESIDENT HAS BEEN ACCUSED OF VIOLATING THE CONSTITUTION – JASON LE MIERE
http://www.newsweek.com/trump-impeachment-articles-president-constitution-720430

November 21 Evening Edition

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

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

 

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

 

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

 

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