Tag: trump

January 19 Evening Edition

ABC7
— Trump Tells Supporters: ‘You’re Not Forgotten Anymore’ – ABC News
https://abc7chicago.com/news/trump-boasts-about-his-cabinets-high-iq-on-arrival-in-dc-/1709797/
— DONALD TRUMP ATTENDS PRE-INAUGURAL EVENTS IN WASHINGTON – Kathy Brock, Charles Thomas and Evelyn Holmes
http://abc7chicago.com/politics/donald-trump-arrives-in-washington-inauguration-celebrations-begin/1710320/
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Anti-Trumps rally in New York City
http://abc7chicago.com/politics/nyc-rally-underway-on-inauguration-eve-to-protect-shared-values/1711135/

 

NBC5
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Anti-Trumps say “Illinois Lawmakers Have Mixed Reactions to Trump’s Inauguration.”
http://www.nbcchicago.com/blogs/ward-room/illinois-lawmakers-trump-inauguration-reaction-411264555.html
— Rauner Once Again Attempting to Sell Thompson Center  Sen. Christine Radogno and Rep. Jim Durkin, the state’s ranking Republicans, are reportedly introducing legislation that would allow the state to sell the massive Thompson Center and move state workers to leased space elsewhere. – Tom Schuba
http://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/Rauner-Once-Again-Attempting-to-Sell-Thompson-Center-Report-411262985.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Anti-Trumps say “Women’s March on Chicago Changes Start Location Again as 50K Expected to Attend.  The second location change comes just two days after organizers held a press conference to detail their plans for the event.”
http://www.nbcchicago.com/blogs/ward-room/Womens-March-on-Chicago-Changes-Start-Location-Again-as-50K-Expected-to-Attend-411225575.html

 

CBS2
— Illinois Republicans Optimistic About Trump’s Inauguration – Derrick Blakley
http://chicago.cbslocal.com/2017/01/19/illinois-republicans-optimistic-about-trumps-inauguration/
— Former President George H.W. Bush Battles Pneumonia, Wife Has Bronchitis
http://chicago.cbslocal.com/2017/01/19/former-president-george-h-w-bush-battles-pneumonia-wife-has-bronchitis/

 

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— CTU stages anti-Trump demonstrations at schools across Chicago – Juan Perez Jr.
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/ct-chicago-teachers-union-trump-protest-met-20170120-story.html
— AFSCME strike vote is an insult to middle-class Illinoisans – Austin Berg
http://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/daily-southtown/opinion/ct-sta-berg-column-st-0120-20170119-story.html
— Illinois farmers hopeful about Sonny Perdue, Trump’s pick for ag secretary – Greg Trotter
http://www.chicagotribune.com/business/ct-sonny-perdue-reaction-0120-biz-20170119-story.html
— Ex-U.S. Sen. Kirk may open lobbying offices in Washington, Highland Park – Kim Janssen
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/chicagoinc/ct-mark-kirk-to-open-lobbying-firm-0120-chicago-inc-20170119-story.html

 

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— Hastert seeks $1.7 million in hush money repayment – Sam Charles
http://chicago.suntimes.com/news/hastert-seeks-1-7-million-in-hush-money-repayment/amp/
— City sells $1.16B in bonds, but pays a heavy price for CPS crisis – Fran Spielman
http://chicago.suntimes.com/politics/city-sells-1-16b-bonds-pays-heavy-price-for-cps-crisis/

 

DAILY HERALD
— Illinois Republicans head to inauguration with more unity than before – Kerry Lester
http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20170119/news/170118693/
— Trump inauguration shaping up to be Washington’s smallest party in years – Maura Judkis
http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20170119/news/170118713/
— Mayor says new businesses in Wheaton ‘a welcome sign’ – Jessica Cilella  (DIERSEN: Attendees included Suzanne Fitch, Marty Keller, Bobby McNeily, Yadav Nathwani, and Tim Whelan.)
http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20170119/news/170118689/

 

WTTW
— Cullerton, Radogno Discuss Budget ‘Grand Bargain’ – Evan Garcia
http://chicagotonight.wttw.com/2017/01/19/cullerton-radogno-discuss-budget-grand-bargain

 

ALTON DAILY NEWS
— State Says It’s Ready For Strike – Greg Bishop
http://altondailynews.com/news/details.cfm?clientid=17&id=234666#.WIEn3xHxZZI

 

QUAD CITY TIMES
— U.S. court cites right to gun-range use, tosses Chicago limits – AP
http://qctimes.com/news/state-and-regional/illinois/us-court-cites-right-to-gun-range-use-tosses-chicago/article_80ae2e18-17bf-567d-89bd-ca182318de7b.html

 

PEORIA PUBLIC RADIO
— Elected Illinois Officials See Their Presence At Trump’s Inauguration As A Political Statement – TONY ARNOLDTONY ARNOLD
http://peoriapublicradio.org/post/elected-illinois-officials-see-their-presence-trumps-inauguration-political-statement#stream/0

 

CENTRAL ILLINOIS PROUD
— Judge recuses herself from Schock case – Jaymee Toler
http://www.centralillinoisproud.com/news/local-news/judge-recuses-herself-from-schock-case/642898799
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Anti-Trumps say “No honeymoon: Protests to greet President Trump  Protests expect across DC Friday.”
http://www.centralillinoisproud.com/news/no-honeymoon-protests-to-greet-president-trump/642764507

 

WAND
— Senator Dick Durbin To Attend Trump Inauguration – Doug Wolfe
http://www.wandtv.com/story/34302596/senator-dick-durbin-to-attend-trump-inauguration

 

WSIL TV
— First day goal? Make White House feel like home for Trump – AP
http://www.wsiltv.com/story/34301317/first-day-goal-make-white-house-feel-like-home-for-trump

 

GALESBURG REGISTER MAIL
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Anti-Trumps promote anti-Trump women.
http://www.galesburg.com/news/20170119/galesburg-among-communities-organizing-sister-marches

 

NADIG NEWSPAPERS
— Regime change unlikely in elections in suburbs – Russ Stewart
http://nadignewspapers.com/2017/01/19/regime-change-unlikely-in-elections-in-suburbs/

 

ILLINOIS NEWS NEWS NETWORK
— AFSCME strike vote is an insult to middle-class Illinoisans – Austin Berg
https://ilnews.org/11774/opinion-afscme-strike-vote-insult-middle-class-illinoisans/

 

ILLINOIS REVIEW
— THORNER: YOUTH CRUSADERS FOR LIFE DESERVE PRAISE IN MARCH FOR LIFE CHICAGO
http://illinoisreview.typepad.com/illinoisreview/2017/01/thorner-youth-crusaders-for-life-deserve-praise-in-march-for-life-chicago.html

 

MCHENRY COUNTY BLOG
— Rauner Wants to Sell Thompson Center – Cal Skinner
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2017/01/19/rauner-wants-to-sell-thompson-center/
— Authority to Hire Jack Franks’ Two Democratic Party Patronage Workers
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2017/01/19/authroity-to-hire-jack-franks-two-democratic-party-patronage-workers/
— Chris Christensen Wins County Board Seat with $11,794, Mike Walkup with $17,017
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2017/01/19/chris-christensen-wins-county-board-seat-with-11794-mike-walkup-with/
— Kelly Liebmann’s Message to the County Board
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2017/01/18/kelly-liebmanns-message-to-the-county-board/
— Franks Denies Photos of His Two New Democratic Party Patronage Hires
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2017/01/18/franks-denies-photos-of-his-two-new-democratic-party-patronage-hires/
— Yvonne Barnes Wins County Board Seat with Less than $5,000, Tom Wilbeck Spends $6,285
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2017/01/18/yvonne-barnes-wins-county-board-seat-with-less-than-5000-tom-wilbeck-spends-6285/
— Democrat Paula Yensen Withdraws Name from Consideration for Human Resources Committee Chairman
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2017/01/17/paula-yensen-withdraws-name-from-consideration-of-human-resources-committee/
— Advisory Referendums Killed
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2017/01/17/advisory-referendums-killed/
— County Board Member Craig Wilcox Spends $10,070 To Win, Kay Bates – $2,623
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2017/01/17/county-board-member-craig-wilcox-spends-10070-to-win-kay-bates-2623/
— Jack Franks Spends $452,116 to Win County Board Chairmanship, $5.65 per Vote
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2017/01/17/jack-franks-spends-452116-to-win-county-board-chairmanship-5-65-per-vote/
— Steve Reick Raises $1,108,661, Spends $1,108,661 in Winning State Rep. Race Over John Bartman
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2017/01/17/steve-reick-raises-1108-661-spends-1108661-in-winning-state-rep-race-over-john-bartman/
— Former County Board Members Assesses, Advises
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2017/01/16/former-county-board-members-assesses-advises/
— Will New Transportation “Lock Box” Constitutional Amendment Prohibit Payment of Jack Franks’ Press Aide from McDOT Money?
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2017/01/15/will-new-transportation-lock-box-constitutional-amendment-prohibit-payment-of-jack-franks-press-aid-from-mcdot-money/
— Hultgren Asks & Gets Advice on Obamacare
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2017/01/15/hultgren-asks-advice-on-obamacare/
— Steve Reick Rejects Legislative Pension
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2017/01/15/steve-reick-rejects-legislative-pension/
— Employment Papers for Jack Franks’ Democratic Party Patronage Hires
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2017/01/14/employment-papers-for-jack-franks-democratic-party-patronage-hires/
— Franks Trying Second Time to Make Only Democrat a Committee Chairman
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2017/01/14/franks-trying-second-time-to-make-only-democrat-a-chairman/

 

ILLINOIS REVIEW
— FORMER IL GOP SENATE CANDIDATE JAMES MARTER VISITS D.C. FOR TRUMP INAUGURATION
http://illinoisreview.typepad.com/illinoisreview/2017/01/former-il-gop-senate-candidate-visits-dc-for-trump-inauguration-.html

 

WASHINGTON TIMES
— Unlikely chairman led unlikely candidate to victory – Ralph Z. Hallow
http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/jan/19/how-reincepriebus-led-donald-trump-to-victory/
— Trump inauguration boycott grows to third of Democratic caucus  President-elect’s feud with John Lewis fuels unity – Valerie Richardson
http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/jan/18/trump-inauguration-boycott-grows-to-third-of-democ/

 

GOPUSA
— Islamists have begun new colonization of U.S.
http://www.gopusa.com/?p=19381
— Anti-Trump celebrities pose on cover of Variety with Old Glory dragging on the floor
http://www.gopusa.com/anti-trump-celebrities-pose-on-cover-of-variety-with-old-glory-dragging-on-the-floor/

 

NEWS BUSTERS
— NBC Hypes ‘Fears’ of Hispanics & Muslims on Eve of Trump Inauguration – Kyle Drennen
http://www.newsbusters.org/blogs/nb/kyle-drennen/2017/01/19/nbc-hypes-fears-hispanics-muslims-eve-trump-inauguration

 

DAILY SIGNAL
— Trump Team Right to Consider ‘Dramatic’ Cuts to Federal Budget – Rachel Bovard (DIERSEN: Democrats run the federal government and they will continue to run the federal government under Trump. Those Democrats will use Trump’s cuts a) first, to get rid of federal employees who are Republican, if there are any left, b) second, they will get rid of federal employees who are White, male, non-veteran, and old, that is, over age 40, c) third, they will get rid of federal employees who are White, male, and/or non-veteran.)
http://dailysignal.com/2017/01/19/trump-team-right-to-consider-dramatic-cuts-to-federal-budget/

 

DAILY CALLER
— Public School Parents Angry After Middle Schoolers Learn How Sharia Law Is TOTALLY AWESOME – Eric Owens
http://dailycaller.com/2017/01/19/public-school-parents-angry-after-middle-schoolers-learn-how-sharia-law-is-totally-awesome/
— Journalists Apologize For Spreading Bogus New York Times Story About Rick Perry – Rachel Stoltzfoos  (DIERSEN: Since 2000, my critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes have hinted/implied/argued/shouted that my GOPUSA ILLINOIS emails are full of bogus stories.  How should I react to that?)
http://dailycaller.com/2017/01/19/journalists-apologize-for-spreading-bogus-new-york-times-story-about-rick-perry/
— Mnuchin Savages Obama: ‘The Average Worker Has Gone Nowhere’ – Katie Frates  (DIERSEN: My critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes have always been furious that my salary as a federal employee 1966-1969 and 1971-1997 increased every year because of cost of living adjustments, step increases, and/or promotions, except in 1980 when I took an $18,847 (21%) pay cut in today’s dollars to transfer from IRS to GAO.  In today’s dollars: $15.56/hour (GS-4) in 1966 when I was 18 years old, $44,853 (GS-7) in 1971, $54,864 (GS-9) in 1972, $66,379 (GS-11) in 1973, $79,653 (GS-12) in 1974, $90,171 in 1979 (GS-12 Step 5), $94,610 in 1986 (GS-13), and $122,991 (GS-13 Step 10) in 1997.)
http://dailycaller.com/2017/01/19/mnuchin-savages-obama-the-average-worker-has-gone-nowhere-video/
— RNC Selects Ronna Romney McDaniel To Lead Party – Kerry Picket
http://dailycaller.com/2017/01/19/rnc-selects-ronna-romney-to-lead-party/

 

BREITBART
— Oakland Braces for Anti-Trump Inauguration Mob Violence – JOEL B. POLLAK
http://www.breitbart.com/california/2017/01/19/inauguration-oakland-businesses-brace-anti-trump-mob-violence/

 

BLAZE
— Women’s March: Pro-life groups not allowed, but ‘sex workers’ welcome? – Kate Scanlon
http://www.theblaze.com/news/2017/01/19/womens-march-pro-life-groups-not-allowed-but-sex-workers-welcome/
— Tucker Carlson’s ratings in Megyn Kelly’s time slot have been stunning – Sara Gonzales
http://www.theblaze.com/news/2017/01/19/tucker-carlsons-ratings-in-megyn-kellys-time-slot-have-been-stunning/

 

CHRISTIAN SCIENCE MONITOR
— Who’s showing up to protest in Washington this weekend?  Women are taking the lead on protests. But the inauguration weekend could draw some unexpected faces. – David Iaconangelo
http://www.csmonitor.com/USA/Politics/2017/0119/Who-s-showing-up-to-protest-in-Washington-this-weekend

 

THE HILL
— Trump keeping 50 Obama administration officials – JORDAN FABIAN AND BEN KAMISAR
http://thehill.com/homenews/administration/315049-trump-keeping-50-obama-administration-officials

 

NEW YORK TIMES
— Your Guide to Inauguration Day 2017 – NICHOLAS FANDOS
https://www.nytimes.com/2017/01/19/us/politics/inauguration-day-guide.html

 

WASHINGTON POST
— What happens now to Justice Dept.’s civil rights enforcement? – Joe Davidson
https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/powerpost/wp/2017/01/19/what-happens-now-to-justice-dept-s-civil-rights-enforcement/

 

WALL STREET JOURNAL
— RNC Chair Reince Priebus Passes Baton to Ronna Romney McDaniel – JANET HOOK
http://blogs.wsj.com/washwire/2017/01/19/rnc-chair-reince-priebus-passes-baton-to-ronna-romney-mcdaniel/

 

BLOOMBERG
— Mnuchin Calls for Boosting IRS Despite House Plan to Streamline – Sahil Kapur and Kaustuv Basu
https://www.bloomberg.com/politics/articles/2017-01-19/mnuchin-calls-for-boosting-irs-despite-house-plan-to-streamline

 

WASHINGTONIAN
— Newt Gingrich Sounds Like He Wants to Turn the Civil Service Back Into a Patronage System  That’s bad for democracy, and bad for Washington. – Benjamin Freed  (DIERSEN: My critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes in the federal government, in the Illinois government, in the DuPage County government, in the Milton Township government, and in the Wheaton government a) have always promoted patronage and b) have always demonized, denigrated, and condemned my work experience, my education, my professional certifications, and my professional license.)
https://www.washingtonian.com/2017/01/19/newt-gingrich-sounds-like-wants-turn-civil-service-back-patronage-system/

 

DAILY MAIL
— Trump boasts intellectual firepower among his top nominees, saying he recruited ‘the highest IQ of any cabinet ever assembled’ – DAVID MARTOSKO  (DIERSEN: My critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes have always been furious that in 1979, when I was 30 years old, I passed the CPA examination on my first attempt, and in 1981, I passed the Certified Internal Auditor examination on my first attempt.)
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-4137674/Trump-boasts-highest-IQ-cabinet-assembled.html

 

BUZZFEED
— These Men Could Be The Most Powerful Gay Activists In Trump’s America  Unlike many liberal LGBT leaders, they’re making inroads with the Trump transition team. They say this, finally, is their moment. – Dominic Holden  (DIERSEN: Who works the hardest against you?  The following work the hardest against me: activists, candidates, elected officials, party leaders, major donors, political consultants, their operatives, and their dupes in Wheaton, in Glen Ellyn, in Milton Township, in DuPage County, and in Illinois who claim to be religious, conservative, and/or Republican, but who promote LGBTQ activity.)
https://www.buzzfeed.com/dominicholden/the-gay-republican-moment

January 15 Evening Edition

ABC7
— ILLINOIS SENATE VOWS SWIFT ACTION ON AMBITIOUS BUDGET PLAN – AP
http://abc7chicago.com/politics/illinois-senate-vows-swift-action-on-ambitious-budget-plan/1703416/
— WHAT ARE DONALD TRUMP’S PRIORITIES?  (DIERSEN: What are your priorities?  My priorities include using GOPUSA ILLINOIS emails a) to help keep Illinois Republicans up to date with the latest government and political news and commentary and b) to help defend and advance the Republican Party platform, the Illinois Republican Party platform, and the Milton Township Central Committee resolution against video gambling.)
http://abc7chicago.com/politics/newsviews-what-are-donald-trumps-priorities/1702447/
(FROM THE ARTICLE: On January 20, Donald Trump will be sworn in as our country’s 45th president. Like any candidate, he’s made a lot of promises to voters. Among those pledges getting the most attention, repealing Obamacare and building a wall along the border with Mexico. But once he’s in office, what are likely to be his top priorities? Talking about all this are ABC7 Political Analyst Laura Washington and Illinois Republican Party Chairman Tim Schneider.)
— FACEBOOK TO BEGIN WARNING USERS OF FAKE NEWS BEFORE GERMAN ELECTION – CNN  (DIERSEN: Since 2000, my critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes have hinted/implied/argued/shouted that my GOPUSA ILLINOIS emails are full of fake news. My critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes a) demonize/denigrate/condemn everything as being fake, except that which they agree with; b) have virtually every individual, organization, company, government, and country on their blacklists; and c) blacklist me because I refuse to carry out their blacklist orders.)
http://abc7chicago.com/politics/facebook-to-begin-warning-users-of-fake-news-before-german-election/1704021/

 

CBS2
— Hundreds Rally Against Repealing The Affordable Care Act  (DIERSEN: One reason to become a federal employee is membership in the Federal Employees Health Benefits Program (https://www.opm.gov/healthcare-insurance/healthcare/) for you, your spouse, and your dependent children. One reason to stay a federal employee long enough to retire is continued membership in that program for you, your spouse, and your dependent children.)
http://chicago.cbslocal.com/2017/01/15/hundreds-rally-against-repealing-the-affordable-care-act/

 

WGN TV
— Gutierrez among growing list of Democrats boycotting Trump’s inauguration – CNN  (DIERSEN: Who boycotts you? Those who boycott me a) reject planks in the Republican Party platform and work against those like me who support those planks, b) reject planks in the Illinois Republican Party platform and work against those like me who support those planks, c) reject the Milton Township Republican Central Committee resolution against video gambling and work against those like me who support that resolution, d) focus on destroying those like me who they cannot manipulate/dominate, e) were defendants in lawsuits that I have filed, f) are operatives for the aforesaid, and/or g) are dupes for the aforesaid and/or are anti-Protestant, anti-conservative, anti-Republican, anti-American, anti-White, anti-male, anti-older people, anti-rich people, anti-gun owners, anti-German Americans, anti-draft avoiders, and/or anti-those whose ancestors have been in America longer than their ancestors.)
http://wgntv.com/2017/01/15/illinois-rep-gutierrez-among-growing-list-of-democrats-boycotting-trumps-inauguration/

 

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Anti-Trumps “call for unity after Trump’s election,” that is, anti-Trumps call for those who are anti-Trump, anti-Protestant, anti-conservative, anti-Republican, anti-American, anti-White, anti-male, anti-older people, anti-rich people, anti-gun owners, anti-German Americans, anti-draft adoiders, and/or anti-those whose ancestors have been in America longer than their ancestors TO BETTER UNITE AGAINST THOSE WHO ARE pro-Trump, Protestant, conservative, Republican, American, White, male, older, rich, gun owners, German American, draft avoiders, and/or those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.
http://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/lake-county-news-sun/news/ct-lns-king-day-lake-county-st-0116-20170115-story.html
— Priebus to Obama: ‘Step up’ and quiet Democrats who question Trump’s legitimacy – Mike Debonis  (DIERSEN: I was elected to the Illinois Center Right Coalition Steering Committee in 2003.  Since then, my critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes have hinted/implied/argued/shouted that my election was NOT LEGITIMATE.)
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/nationworld/ct-reince-priebus-donald-trump-legitimacy-20170115-story.html
— Democrats rally across the country to save and expand Obamacare  (DIERSEN: One reason to become a federal employee is membership in the Federal Employees Health Benefits Program (https://www.opm.gov/healthcare-insurance/healthcare/) for you, your spouse, and your dependent children. One reason to stay a federal employee long enough to retire is continued membership in that program for you, your spouse, and your dependent children.)
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/nationworld/politics/ct-bernie-sanders-michigan-healthcare-rally-20170115-story.html
— Trump says Brexit is ‘a great thing,’ predicts EU will continue to break apart
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/nationworld/politics/ct-trump-brexit-20170115-story.html
— Pfleger responds to Trump’s treatment of Rep. John Lewis
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/media/92340737-132.html
— Zion Dairy Queen owner selling property as company wants signs removed – Luke Hammill
http://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/lake-county-news-sun/news/ct-lns-zion-dairy-queen-update-st-0114-20170115-story.html
— Alec Baldwin returns as Trump on ‘SNL’ to take on Russian dossier, inauguration plans
http://www.chicagotribune.com/entertainment/tv/ct-snl-alec-baldwin-donald-trump-20170115-story.html

 

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— University of Illinois to review diversity plan for vendors – AP  (DIERSEN: To give preference to one group is to discriminate against another group.)
http://chicago.suntimes.com/news/university-of-illinois-to-review-diversity-plan-for-vendors/

 

QUAD CITY TIMES
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Anti-Trumps promote anti-Trumps in Los Angeles.
http://qctimes.com/news/state-and-regional/illinois/the-latest-hundreds-rally-for-immigrants-in-los-angeles/article_4767ec54-1645-5738-a85b-c68586789bd0.html

 

WJBC
— Barickman: ‘Unbelieveable challenges’ ahead – Adam Studzinski
http://www.wjbc.com/2017/01/15/barickman-unbelieveable-challenges-ahead/

 

RIVER CITIES’ READER
— Madigan’s Re-election a Joyless Affair – Rich Miller
http://www.rcreader.com/commentary/madigan-reelection-joyless-affair

 

SAGAMON SUN
— Support for ‘block granting’ food stamps continues to grow – Cheyenne Dickerson
http://sangamonsun.com/stories/511071719-support-for-block-granting-food-stamps-continues-to-grow

 

ILLINOIS LEAKS
— College of DuPage – Board Examiner finds 49 signatures that should be stricken; validates only 37. – Kirk Allen
http://edgarcountywatchdogs.com/2017/01/college-of-dupage-board-examiner-finds-49-signatures-that-should-be-stricken-validates-only-37/
— College of DuPage – Candidate admits photo-copying petitions-blames COD for failure to comply with law – Kirk Allen
http://edgarcountywatchdogs.com/2017/01/college-of-dupage-candidate-admits-photo-copying-petitions-blames-cod-for-failure-to-comply-with-law/
— Mayor Renner’s Clerk Finally Produces Uncensored City Council Meeting Video – John Kraft
http://edgarcountywatchdogs.com/2017/01/mayor-renners-clerk-finally-produces-uncensored-city-council-meeting-video/

 

WASHINGTON TIMES
— Trump eyeing move for White House press room as journalists’ group raises objections – Dave Boyer (DIERSEN: Ever increasingly, “journalists” make it clear that their top priority is destroying Trump, destroying Trump’s supporters, and destroying the Republican Party.)
http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/jan/15/trump-eyeing-move-for-white-house-press-room-as-jo/

 

BREITBART
— Six False Accusations by John Lewis, Hero-Turned-Hack – JOEL B. POLLAK
http://www.breitbart.com/big-journalism/2017/01/15/john-lewis-false-racism-hero-partisan/

 

BLAZE
— Reince Priebus blasts Democrats and John Lewis for questioning Trump’s legitimacy – Chris Enloe  (DIERSEN: I was elected to the Illinois Center Right Coalition Steering Committee in 2003.  Since then, my critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes have hinted/implied/argued/shouted that my election was NOT LEGITIMATE.)
http://www.theblaze.com/news/2017/01/15/watch-reince-priebus-blasts-democrats-and-john-lewis-for-questioning-trumps-legitimacy/
— CNN host blasts the hypocrisy of Democratic Rep. John Lewis calling Trump ‘illegitimate’ – Chris Enloe  (DIERSEN: I was elected to the Illinois Center Right Coalition Steering Committee in 2003.  Since then, my critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes have hinted/implied/argued/shouted that my election was NOT LEGITIMATE.)
http://www.theblaze.com/news/2017/01/14/watch-cnn-host-blasts-the-hypocrisy-of-democratic-rep-john-lewis-calling-trump-illegitimate/
— Obama’s legacy: A deeper party divide in America – Sarah Lee
http://www.theblaze.com/news/2017/01/14/obamas-legacy-a-deeper-party-divide-in-america/

 

AMERICAN THINKER
— The ‘News’ Media as We Knew It Is Finished – Barry Casselman  (DIERSEN: The press in America has always acted like it is an arm of the Democrat Party.  That is one reason why people voted for Republican Trump.)
http://www.americanthinker.com/articles/2017/01/the_news_media_as_we_knew_it_is_finished.html

 

DAILY CALLER
— Inauguration Protesters Plan To Destroy Property And Disrupt Balls – Alex Pfeiffer
http://dailycaller.com/2017/01/14/inauguration-protesters-plan-to-destroy-property-and-disrupt-balls/
— Bob Woodward: ‘Trump’s Right’ — Intel Community Has Treated Him Like ‘Garbage’ – Christian Datoc  (DIERSEN: Those who anti-Protestant, anti-conservative, 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 TREAT MEMBERS OF THE FOLLWING GROUPS LIKE THEY ARE GARBAGE: Protestant, conservative, Republican, American, White, male, older, rich, gun owners, German American, and/or those whose ancestors have been in for America long time. Those who have been treated like garbage voted for Trump.)
http://dailycaller.com/2017/01/15/bob-woodward-trumps-right-intel-community-has-treated-him-like-garbage-video/

 

REAL CLEAR POLITICS
— Priebus: “President Obama Should Step Up,” Lewis Putting The U.S. Down Across The World – Ian Schwartz (DIERSEN: During 2011 and 2012, my critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes focused a) on putting TAPROOT Republicans of Illinois down, b) on putting TAPROOT events down, c) on putting speakers at TAPROOT events down, and d) on putting my TAPROOT chairmanship since 2005 down.  Tragically, virtually no one aside from me defended TAPROOT, defended TAPROOT events, defended TAPROOT speakers, or defended my TAPROOT chairmanship. What does that say?)
http://www.realclearpolitics.com/video/2017/01/15/priebus_president_obama_should_step_up_lewis_putting_the_us_down_across_the_world.html

 

NEW AMERICAN
— CNN and BuzzFeed Run “Fake News” in Attempt to Damage Trump – C. Mitchell Shaw
http://www.thenewamerican.com/usnews/politics/item/25139-cnn-and-buzzfeed-run-fake-news-in-attempt-to-damage-trump

 

HARVARD POLITICAL REVIEW
— A Fake America: Cultural Fragmentation and Polarization – Justin Curtis  (DIERSEN: Democrats and Democrat plants, Libertarians and Libertarian plants, Greens and Green plants, and RINOs focus on fragmenting and polarizing everyone.  I should write a book about the aforesaid fragmenters and polarizers in Wheaton, in Glen Ellyn, in Milton Township, in DuPage County, and in Illinois.  I should write a book about the aforesaid fragmenters and polarizers in the Milton Township Republican Central Committee, the DuPage County Republican Central Committee, the Illinois Republican Party, the Wheaton Chamber of Commerce, the Illinois Center Right Coalition, the American Association of Political Consultants, etc.)
http://harvardpolitics.com/hprgument-posts/fake-america-cultural-fragmentation-polarization/

 

THE HILL
— Trump, House GOP could clash over ‘Buy America’ – MELANIE ZANONA  (DIERSEN: Many, if not most, if not virtually all of my critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes hate unions, hate past and present union members, hate General Motors, hate Ford, hate Chrysler, and hate past and present owners of General Motors, Ford, and Chrysler vehicles.)
http://thehill.com/policy/transportation/314304-trump-house-gop-could-clash-over-buy-america
— Priebus: John Lewis’s comments ‘irresponsible’ – MALLORY SHELBOURNE
http://thehill.com/homenews/sunday-talk-shows/314400-priebus-john-lewis-comments-on-trump-irresponsible
— Trump thanks Bob Woodward, blasts intelligence community over dossier – CYRA MASTER
http://thehill.com/homenews/administration/314421-trump-thanks-bob-woodward-blasts-intelligence-community-over-dossier

 

HUFFINGTON POST
— Mike Pence Is ‘Deeply Disappointed’ That Civil Rights Icon John Lewis Bad-Mouthed Donald Trump – Julia Craven  (DIERSEN: Who are the leading badmouthers in your precinct, in your municipality, in your township/ward, in your county, and in Illinois?)
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/mike-pence-john-lewis_us_587b8955e4b0b3c7a7b1cc91
— Reince Priebus Warns Ethics Chief To ‘Be Careful’ – Igor Bobic (DIERSEN: Government is nasty.  Politics is nasty.  Democrats are nasty. Democrats are moral relativists who believe that their end justifies their means.  If you are a Republican, sooner or later, Democrats will hint/imply/argue/shout that you are unethical.  During the 1970s, my Democrat IRS superiors hinted/implied/argued/shouted that my education deductions and my partial day per diem claims were unethical.  During the 1960s, my Democrat Post Office superiors hinted/implied/argued/shouted that my sick leave requests were unethical.)
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/reince-priebus-ethics-careful_us_587b9be8e4b0e58057ff493e

 

ABC NEWS
— Reince Priebus Calls John Lewis’ Criticism of Trump ‘Irresponsible’ – ALI DUKAKIS  (DIERSEN: When you are criticized, who comes to your defense?  I should write a book about my critics/opponents who have lots of religious, government, political, and/or financial clout in Wheaton, in Glen Ellyn, in Milton Township, in DuPage County, and in Illinois who have made it clear that they will viciously destroy any individual, any organization, any company, and any government that might come to my defense.)
http://abcnews.go.com/ThisWeek/reince-priebus-calls-john-lewis-criticism-trump-irresponsible/story?id=44791506

 

CNN
— Is Trump White House preparing to treat press as ‘opposition party’? (DIERSEN: The press in America has always acted like it is an arm of the Democrat Party.  That is one reason why people voted for Republican Trump.)
http://gantdaily.com/2017/01/15/is-trump-white-house-preparing-to-treat-press-as-opposition-party/
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Anti-Trumps say “How MLK can get you out of your Trump Slump.”
http://www.cnn.com/2017/01/15/us/mlk-trump/
http://gantdaily.com/2017/01/15/how-mlk-can-get-you-out-of-your-trump-slump/

 

REUTERS
— Trump threatens BMW with border tax on cars built in Mexico
http://www.reuters.com/article/us-usa-trump-bmw-idUSKBN14Z0XY

 

ASSOCIATED PRESS
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Anti-Trumps say “PROTESTERS ACROSS US DECRY TRUMP’S ANTI-IMMIGRANT STANCE.”
http://www.beloitdailynews.com/article/20170114/AP/301149864
— A look at some of the groups who plan to protest Trump
http://www.dailyjournal.net/2017/01/15/us-trump-inauguration-protests-whos-coming/

 

MCCLATCHY DC
— Trump team says ethics official too ‘political’ – AP  (DIERSEN: Government is nasty.  Politics is nasty.  Democrats are nasty. Democrats are moral relativists who believe that their end justifies their means.  If you are a Republican, sooner or later, Democrats will hint/imply/argue/shout that you are unethical.  During the 1970s, my Democrat IRS superiors hinted/implied/argued/shouted that my education deductions and my partial day per diem claims were unethical.  During the 1960s, my Democrat Post Office superiors hinted/implied/argued/shouted that my sick leave requests were unethical.)
http://www.mcclatchydc.com/news/politics-government/national-politics/article126700079.html

 

WASHINGTON POST
— Trump team on attack headed into week of president-elect’s inauguration – Abby Phillip and Mike DeBonis (DIERSEN: Should I go “on attack?”  Would that prompt my critics/opponents to get their operatives and their dupes out of their closets, out of their gutters, and out of their sewers?)
https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/trump-team-on-attack-headed-into-week-of-president-elects-inauguration/2017/01/15/9d73e21e-db57-11e6-ad42-f3375f271c9c_story.html

 

LOS ANGELES TIMES
— Fake News 101? Lawmakers want California schools to teach students how to evaluate what they read on the web – Melanie Mason
http://www.latimes.com/politics/essential/la-pol-ca-essential-politics-updates-los-angeles-assemblyman-proposes-bill-1484182108-htmlstory.html
— Pence and Priebus want to turn toward an ‘optimistic’ Trump inauguration and leave behind a touchy transition – Cathleen Decker
http://www.latimes.com/nation/politics/trailguide/la-na-trailguide-updates-incoming-trump-administration-battles-1484505280-htmlstory.html

 

WASHINGTON POST
— Trump’s feud with John Lewis echoes a long, difficult relationship with African Americans – Janell Ross and Vanessa Williams  (DIERSEN: Democrats continue to be furious that they lost the Civil War.  Ever since the Civil War, Democrats have shouted at Blacks that Republicans have caused all the problems that Blacks have had, that Republicans are causing all the problems that Blacks have, and that Republicans will forever cause all the problems that Blacks will have.  Democrats want Blacks to hate Republicans.  Lewis is a product of the aforesaid.)
https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/trumps-feud-with-john-lewis-echoes-a-long-difficult-relationship-with-african-americans/2017/01/15/03126080-daa1-11e6-9a36-1d296534b31e_story.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Rep. John Lewis’s books sell out following his attack on Donald Trump.  If you want to make lots of money from members of the following groups, you attack Trump: anti-Protestant, anti-conservative, anti-Republican, anti-American, anti-White, anti-male, anti-older people, anti-rich people, anti-gun owners, anti-German Americans, anti-draft avoiders, and/or anti-those whose ancestors have been in America longer than their ancestors.
https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/the-fix/wp/2017/01/15/rep-john-lewiss-books-sell-out-following-donald-trumps-attacks/
— Animal activists finally have something to applaud at Ringling Bros. circus: Its closure – Amy B Wang
https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/animalia/wp/2017/01/15/animal-activists-finally-have-something-to-applaud-at-the-ringling-bros-circus-its-closure/

 

BLOOMBERG
— Trump Team May Move West Wing Briefings to Expand Capacity – Ros Krasny
https://www.bloomberg.com/politics/articles/2017-01-15/trump-team-may-move-briefings-from-west-wing-to-accommodate-more

 

HERALD AND NEWS
— Organization says illegal immigrants hurt Oregon’s economy – RICHARD F. LaMOUNTAIN
http://www.heraldandnews.com/members/forum/guest_commentary/organization-says-illegal-immigrants-hurt-state-s-economy/article_a7bfbfd7-3a6a-5ea4-9428-6649647ef6f0.html

 

  1. AUGUSTINE RECORD
    — Irresponsible press and sore losers – Eric Erickson
    http://staugustine.com/opinion/2017-01-15/guest-editorial-irresponsible-press-and-sore-losers

 

SEA COAST ONLINE
— Republicans are Putin’s useful idiots – Stephen D. Clark, Stratham (DIERSEN: Should I write a book about those in Wheaton, in Glen Ellyn, in Milton Township, in DuPage County, and in Illinois who consider me to be one of their “useful idiots?”)
http://www.seacoastonline.com/article/20170112/NEWS/170119673

 

EVERETT HERALD NET
— Press is biased; supporters need Trump newsletter – Robert Rivera, Marysville, Washington
http://www.heraldnet.com/opinion/press-is-biased-supporters-need-trump-newsletter/

 

FED SMITH
— Buyouts and Early Outs – John Grobe  (DIERSEN: Democrats run the federal government.  Those Democrats use buyouts and early outs to get rid of federal employees who are Republican, White, male, older, and/or non-veteran.)
http://www.fedsmith.com/2017/01/15/buyouts-and-early-outs/

 

GUARDIAN
— Merkel made catastrophic mistake over open door to refugees, says Trump  US president-elect tells German newspaper Gild that chancellor was wrong ‘letting all these illegals into the country’ – Kate Connolly
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2017/jan/15/angela-merkel-refugees-policy-donald-trump

 

DAILY MAIL
— Reince Priebus calls on President Obama to scold John Lewis for questioning the legitimacy of Donald Trump  Reince Priebus said on Meet the Press that President Obama should call John Lewis’ comments on Donald Trump’s legitimacy ‘wrong’ The incoming White House chief of staff was angered that some Democrats were boycotting Trump’s inauguration over the Russian hacks  Priebus was also mad that Democrats were fundraising off the tiff between Lewis and Trump  Earlier this week, Lewis, the House’s most prominent civil rights leader, said he didn’t consider Trump to be a ‘legitimate president’ – Nikki Schwab  (DIERSEN: I was elected to the Illinois Center Right Coalition Steering Committee in 2003.  Since then, my critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes have hinted/implied/argued/shouted that my election was NOT LEGITIMATE.)
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-4122260/Reince-Priebus-calls-President-Obama-scold-John-Lewis-questioning-legitimacy-Donald-Trump.html

January 14 Evening Edition

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— Trump Tower in Chicago, and what it could mean for the Donald’s presidency – Blair Kamin
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/columnists/ct-trump-tower-deconstructed-kamin-htmlstory.html
— Chicago immigration rally has message for Trump: We’re here to stay – Sam Roe  (DIERSEN: Ever-increasingly, anti-Trumps put foreign countries, mainly Mexico, and their citizens ahead of America and ahead of its citizens.)
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/breaking/ct-chicago-immigration-rally-20170114-story.html
— Civil rights advocates say they fear changes from a Trump presidency – Gloria Casas (DIERSEN: Ever-increasingly, anti-Trumps put foreign countries, mainly Mexico, and their citizens ahead of America and ahead of its citizens.)
http://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/elgin-courier-news/news/ct-ecn-elgin-civil-rights-forum-st-1015-20170114-story.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Anti-Trumps side with the anti-Trump John Lewis.
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/nationworld/ct-donald-trump-john-lewis-20170114-story.html
— Slain Lipinski aide called ‘devoted and adoring mother’ – Mike Nolan
http://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/daily-southtown/news/ct-sta-lipinski-aide-funeral-st-0116-20170114-story.html
— In Chicago and beyond, a movement to mark Inauguration Day with service – Heidi Stevens  (DIERSEN: What will you do on Inauguration Day? I will mark the day with service.  I will spend 10+ hours during the day putting together and sending out a GOPUSA ILLINOIS email in the morning and in the evening.  The emails will be free of charge and they will not contain any advertising.  What will my critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes do on Inauguration Day?  They will discourage everyone from reading GOPUSA ILLINOIS emails.)
http://www.chicagotribune.com/lifestyles/stevens/ct-inauguration-day-acts-of-service-balancing-0113-20170113-column.html
— Without solidarity, the media under Trump will be lost – Eric Zorn  (DIERSEN: What percent of the media has pledged to destroy Trump and to destroy everyone who voted for Trump – 97%, 98%, 99+%?)
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/opinion/zorn/ct-trump-attacks-reporters-solidarity-perspec-0115-md-20170113-column.html

 

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Anti-Trumps side with the anti-Trump John Lewis.
http://chicago.suntimes.com/news/trump-unleashes-twitter-attack-against-civil-rights-legend/
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Anti-Trumps say “Ending Medicaid expansion will be moral disaster.”
http://chicago.suntimes.com/opinion/opinion-ending-medicaid-expansion-will-be-moral-disaster/

 

DAILY HERALD
— No referendum on Batavia home rule – Susan Sarkauskas
http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20170113/news/170119375/
— CNN, Trump and unfair claims of ‘fake news’ – Editorial  (DIERSEN: Since 2000, my critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes have hinted/implied/argued/shouted that my GOPUSA ILLINOIS emails are full of fake news. My critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes a) demonize/denigrate/condemn everything to be fake, except that which they agree with; b) have virtually every individual, organization, company, government, and country on their blacklists; and c) blacklist me because I refuse to carry out their blacklist orders.)
http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20170114/discuss/170119310/

 

CBS2
— Immigration Activists Hold Protest Ahead Of Trump Inauguration (DIERSEN: Ever-increasingly, anti-Trumps put foreign countries, mainly Mexico, and their citizens ahead of America and ahead of its citizens.)
http://chicago.cbslocal.com/2017/01/14/immigration-activists-hold-protest-ahead-of-trump-inauguration/

 

ABC7
— YIANNOPOULOS, SHKRELI EVENT CANCELLED AFTER PROTESTS ERUPT AT UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA DAVIS – Katie Utehs
http://abc7chicago.com/news/yiannopoulos-shkreli-event-cancelled-after-protests-erupt-at-uc-davis/1702437/

 

QUAD CITY TIMES
— Trump’s anti-immigrant stance sparks protests across U.S. – AP  (DIERSEN: Ever-increasingly, anti-Trumps put foreign countries, mainly Mexico, and their citizens ahead of America and ahead of its citizens.)

 

ROCKFORD REGISTER STAR
— Can Senate compromise bring Michael Madigan to the table? – Chuck Sweeny
http://www.rrstar.com/news/20170114/chuck-sweeny-can-senate-compromise-bring-michael-madigan-to-table

 

ALTON DAILY NEWS
— AFSCME Authorizes Strike Vote – Greg Bishop
http://www.altondailynews.com/news/details.cfm?clientid=17&id=234308#.WHqsAxHxZZI

 

BLOOMINGTON PANTAGRAPH
— Chicago immigration rally decries Trump plans – AP  (DIERSEN: Ever-increasingly, anti-Trumps put foreign countries, mainly Mexico, and their citizens ahead of America and ahead of its citizens.)
http://www.pantagraph.com/news/state-and-regional/illinois/the-latest-chicago-immigration-rally-decries-trump-plans/article_37a9f400-bbe2-51f6-baeb-9a6162c4171d.html
— Protesters denounce Trump’s anti-immigrant rhetoric, plans – AP (DIERSEN: Ever-increasingly, anti-Trumps put foreign countries, mainly Mexico, and their citizens ahead of America and ahead of its citizens.)
http://www.pantagraph.com/news/state-and-regional/illinois/protesters-say-trump-can-t-bury-the-statue-of-liberty/article_ee8be2b0-e303-5b23-bd4b-30f5bd4cc111.html
— A young ex-president, Obama poised for a busy retirement – AP
http://www.pantagraph.com/news/state-and-regional/illinois/a-young-ex-president-obama-poised-for-a-busy-retirement/article_75d3a7d9-5b94-5cec-af30-742efa9e7689.html

 

PEORIA JOURNAL STAR
— Let’s chant: Two more years, two more years – Doug Finke
http://www.pjstar.com/news/20170114/statehouse-insider-lets-chant-two-more-years-two-more-years

 

UPSTREAM IDEAS
— Why Can’t Parents At Pritzker Elementary In Chicago Volunteer At The Library? Three Letter Answer: C-T-U
http://upstream-ideas.com/upstream-ideas/ideas/why-cant-parents-at-pritzker-elementary-in-chicago-volunteer-at-the-library-three-letter-answer-c-t-u

 

ILLINOIS LEAKS
— College of DuPage – Objector cites Social Justice Journal to support her legal position – Kirk Allen
http://edgarcountywatchdogs.com/2017/01/college-of-dupage-objector-cites-social-justice-journal-to-support-her-legal-position/
— Lisle Village Clerk gets work release from 3rd DUI and serves as Electoral Board Member – John kraft and Kirk Allen
http://edgarcountywatchdogs.com/2017/01/lisle-village-clerk-gets-work-release-from-3rd-dui-and-serves-as-electoral-board-member/

 

CAPITOL FAX
— Reader comments closed for the holiday weekend  (DIERSEN: I have sent out GOPUSA ILLINOIS emails free of charge and without any advertising since 2000.  Since 2004, they have gone each and every morning, and since 2015, each and every evening too.  Since 2004, they have included links to more than 257,900 articles and information on may upcoming events.)
http://capitolfax.com/2017/01/13/reader-comments-closed-for-the-holiday-weekend-39/

 

FOX NEWS
— DISGUSTING: Democrats, celebrities and Republicans defend Democratic Rep. Lewis after Trump’s tweets
http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2017/01/14/democratic-rep-lewis-trump-not-legitimate-president.html

 

WASHINGTON TIMES
— Joe Biden likely to buy new Corvette after leaving office, Chevy engineer says – Jennifer Harper
http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/jan/14/joe-biden-likely-to-buy-new-corvette-after-leaving/

 

CONSERVATIVE REPUBLICAN NEWS
— TRUMP PROTESTERS VOW TO ‘SHUT DOWN’ INAUGURATION, RELATED CELEBRATIONS
http://conservativerepublicannews.com/2017/01/13/trump-protesters-vow-to-shut-down-inauguration-related-celebrations/

 

THE BLAZE
— There are three times as many bus permits for this Trump protest, than for his inauguration – Carlos Garcia
http://www.theblaze.com/news/2017/01/13/there-are-three-times-as-many-bus-permits-for-this-trump-protest-than-for-his-inauguration/
— Being ‘better educated’ could be causing millennials to earn less than boomers did at their age – Brandon Morse  (DIERSEN: I earned a) a job-related bachelor’s degree in 1970 when I was 21 and job-related master’s degrees when I was 27, 31, and 48, b) job-related professional certifications when I was 30, 32, 41, 45, 47, and 48, and c) a job-related professional license when I was 33.  In today’s dollars, I earned $44,853 (GS-7) when I was 23, $54,864 (GS-9) when I was 24, $66,379 (GS-11) when I was 25, $79,563 (GS-12) when I was 26, $90,173 (GS-12 Step 5) when I was 31, $94,610 (GS-13) when I was 38, and $122,911 (GS-13 Step 10) when I was 49.)
http://www.theblaze.com/news/2017/01/13/being-better-educated-could-be-causing-millennials-to-earn-less-than-boomers-did-at-their-age/

 

THE HILL
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Ever-increasing, anti-Trumps make it clear that they are anti-Protestant, anti-conservative, anti-Republican, anti-American, anti-White, anti-male, anti-older people, anti-rich people, anti-gun owners, anti-German Americans, anti-draft avoiders, and/or anti-those whose ancestors have been in America longer than their ancestors.
http://thehill.com/blogs/blog-briefing-room/news/314372-john-lewis-responds-to-trump-tweet-with-call-to-stand-up-to

 

CNN
— These Democrats aren’t attending Trump’s inauguration – Eugene Scott
http://www.cnn.com/2017/01/14/politics/democrats-boycotting-donald-trump-inauguration/
— Trump rips ‘all talk,’ ‘no action’ civil rights icon Lewis – Eugene Scott
http://www.cnn.com/2017/01/14/politics/john-lewis-donald-trump/

 

NBC NEWS
— Obama and His Movement Prepare to Challenge President Trump – PERRY BACON JR.  (DIERSEN: Republicans never challenged Obama in any meaningful way.  RINOs helped Obama destroy America.  Unlike Trump and his supporters, they were terrified of the Democrats calling them racists, calling them sexists, calling them bigots, and calling them even worse things.)
http://www.nbcnews.com/politics/barack-obama/obama-his-movement-prepare-challenge-president-trump-n704866

 

WASHINGTON POST
— John Lewis says Donald Trump isn’t a legitimate president, and Trump hits back hard – Aaron Blake  (DIERSEN: I was elected to the Illinois Center Right Coalition Steering Committee in 2003.  Since then, my critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes have hinted/implied/argued/shouted that my election was NOT LEGITIMATE.)
https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/the-fix/wp/2017/01/13/john-lewis-doesnt-think-donald-trump-is-a-legitimate-president/
— Head of D.C. National Guard to be removed from post in middle of inauguration – Peter Hermann and Aaron C. Davis
https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/public-safety/commanding-general-of-dc-national-guard-to-be-removed-from-post/2017/01/13/725a0438-d99e-11e6-b8b2-cb5164beba6b_story.html

 

HOUSTON CHRONICLE
— Trump-Lewis feud could be harbinger of new round of hyper-partisanship – Abby Phillip
http://www.houstonchronicle.com/news/politics/article/Trump-Lewis-feud-could-be-harbinger-of-new-round-10858216.php

 

FORBES
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Anti-Trumps ask “Can ‘Darth’ Trump Save The Dreamers?”  Anti-Trumps a) have an extremely low opinion of Americans and an especially low opinion of Americans who are White, male, and/or non-veteran and b) want Dreamers to get preference over Americans.
http://www.forbes.com/sites/stuartanderson/2017/01/14/can-darth-trump-save-the-dreamers/#27baa22511b6

 

BUSINESS INSIDER
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Anti-Trumps say “Anti-Trump protesters are gearing up ahead of Inauguration Day.”
http://www.businessinsider.com/anti-trump-protesters-are-gearing-up-ahead-of-inauguration-day-2017-1?r=UK&IR=T

 

DAILY BEAST
— The Fight Over a Controversial Painting Headed for Trump’s Inaugural  Protestors object to sending George Caleb Bingham’s painting of the election process to the inaugural, but ‘The Verdict of the People’ should disturb us for other reasons. – Nicolaus Mills
http://www.thedailybeast.com/articles/2017/01/14/the-fight-over-a-controversial-painting-headed-for-trump-s-inaugural.html

 

DAILY MAIL
— U.S. ethics watchdog takes to Twitter to remind federal employees not to endorse any products a day after Trump tweeted ‘buy L.L. Bean’
The U.S. Office of Government Ethics tweeted a ‘refresher’ on the ethics policy It said executive branch employees can’t endorse products or companies The tweets came a day after Trump encouraged followers to buy L.L. Bean Director of OGE Walter Shaub criticized Trump on Wednesday for not divesting – Karen Ruiz
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-4120078/Trump-s-L-L-Bean-endorsement-prompts-Ethics-office-tweet-reminder-not-endorse-products.html

January 12 Evening Edition

GOPUSA ILLINOIS
— DuPage County Board Chairman Dan Cronin spoke very highly of Wheaton City Council West District candidate Bobby McNeily Thursday evening, January 12, 2017, at his outstanding fundraiser at the DuPage County Museum in Wheaton.  The 60+ attendees included Almiron, Brennan, Carlson, Chirchirillo, Ferguson, Fitch, Holan, Keller, Kmiecik, Krajewski, Krzyzewski, Larsen, Mathew, Mathieson, McGowen, Mendrick, Minor, Nathwani, Noonan, Olsen, Orel, Pacilli, Prater, Rash, and Ryan. – Dave Diersen
https://gopillinois.com

 

ABC7
— GOVERNOR BRUCE RAUNER MARKS TWO YEARS IN OFFICE – Charles Thomas
http://abc7chicago.com/news/governor-bruce-rauner-marks-two-years-in-office/1699925/
— PRESIDENTS AND THEIR PETS
http://abc7chicago.com/pets/presidents-and-their-pets/1699325/

 

FOX NEWS CHICAGO
— Chicago man charged with sending threats to Gov. Rauner, DuPage sheriff
http://www.fox32chicago.com/news/crime/228825804-story

 

WLS AM
— Roskam on Trump: He’s Bringing His Game – Nick Gale
http://www.wlsam.com/2017/01/12/roskam-on-trump-hes-bringing-his-game/ 

 

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— Representative Steve Andersson Appointed House GOP Floor Leader
http://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/batavia-geneva-st-charles/community/chi-ugc-article-representative-steve-andersson-appointed-hous-2017-01-12-story.html
— Rauner to name Vallas to Chicago State board – Dawn Rhodes and Rick Pearson
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/breaking/ct-chicago-state-vallas-new-trustees-20170112-story.html
— Crete Township residents hear proposed intermodal facility plan – Dennis Sullivan
http://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/daily-southtown/news/ct-sta-crete-intermodal-st-0113-20170112-story.html
— Ratings agency says big tax hike is ‘most likely’ CPS fix – Juan Perez Jr. and Hal Dardick
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/politics/ct-chicago-schools-finances-moodys-met-20170112-story.html
— Obama scrapping ‘wet foot, dry foot’ immigration policy for Cubans
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/nationworld/ct-obama-cuba-policy-20170112-story.html
— ‘Blizzard ’67’: Imagine the snow begins to fall and doesn’t stop – Rick Kogan  (DIERSEN: I worked part-time for the Park Forest Post Office in 1967.  I drove the first mail truck from Park Forest that got through to Monee and to Peotone after the blizzard.)
http://www.chicagotribune.com/entertainment/ct-ae-0115-1967-blizzard-kogan-sidewalks-20170111-column.html

 

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— Ill. Senate files backup bill for city worker pensions – Tina Sfondeles
http://chicago.suntimes.com/news/ill-senate-files-backup-bill-for-city-worker-pensions/
— Feds: Chicago cop training poor, misconduct investigations biased – JON SEIDEL, LYNN SWEET, MICK DUMKE
http://chicago.suntimes.com/news/chicago-up-next-as-ag-announces-baltimore-consent-decree/amp/
— Obama ends visa-free path for Cubans who make it to U.S. soil – AP
http://chicago.suntimes.com/news/obama-ends-visa-free-path-for-cubans-who-make-it-to-us-soil/

 

DAILY HERALD
— Lisle village clerk gets 4 months in jail for third DUI – Justin Kmitch
http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20170112/news/170119608/

 

CRAIN’S CHICAGO BUSINESS
— Emanuel wants $1 billion from Trump for Union Station – GREG HINZ
http://www.chicagobusiness.com/article/20170112/BLOGS02/170119936/emanuel-wants-1-billion-from-trump-for-union-station
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Chicago business leaders want cheap labor.
http://www.chicagobusiness.com/article/20170112/OPINION/170119945/chicago-business-leaders-our-economy-needs-immigrants

 

WTTW
— Rauner on 2-Year Anniversary: ‘I Will Never Give Up’ – Amanda Vinicky
http://chicagotonight.wttw.com/2017/01/12/rauner-2-year-anniversary-i-will-never-give

 

SUBURBAN LIFE
— Cronin shares State of the County at Chamber630 luncheon – NATHAN LURZ
http://www.mysuburbanlife.com/2017/01/11/cronin-shares-state-of-the-county-at-chamber630-luncheon/a1usr9l/

 

NAPERVILLE PATCH
— Naperville Students Heading to D.C. for Inauguration  The students from Naperville Central High School will spend a few days in the capital – Patrick Martin
http://patch.com/illinois/naperville/naperville-students-heading-d-c-inauguration

 

NORTHWEST HERALD
— Michael Madigan makes history as Illinois bleeds – Austin Berg
http://www.nwherald.com/2017/01/12/austin-berg-michael-madigan-makes-history-as-illinois-bleeds/awymh70/

 

WJBC
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Anti-Trumps promote the anti-Trump Pat Brady.
http://www.wjbc.com/2017/01/12/former-gop-chief-optimistic-new-session-will-produce-budget/

 

MEDILL REPORTS
— DOES DODD-FRANK SWAPS REGULATION REDUCE MARKET RISK? – Jiefei Liu  (DIERSEN: What do you know about swaps?  In 1997, I knew as much about swaps as anyone at GAO.  GAO audits federal financial industry regulators.  All during my last 8 years at GAO, I worked on audits that involved swaps.  In addition, I earned a master’s degree from IIT in financial markets and trading in 1997.  GAO wasted my knowledge of swaps when it forced me to retire in 1997.  GAO would not have done that if I had been a Democrat, a minority, a woman, younger, or a veteran.)
http://news.medill.northwestern.edu/chicago/does-dodd-frank-swaps-regulation-reduce-market-risk/

 

ILLINOIS TIMES
— Inside the sausage factory  Report documents rigged system – Bruce Rushton
http://illinoistimes.com/article-18165-inside-the-sausage-factory.html

 

ILLINOIS LEAKS
— Did DuPage County Officials dupe the General Assembly into violating the Illinois Constitution? – Kirk Allen
http://edgarcountywatchdogs.com/2017/01/did-dupage-county-officials-dupe-the-general-assembly-into-violating-the-illinois-constitution/

 

ILLINOIS POLICY INSTITUTE
— MADIGAN MAKES HISTORY WHILE ILLINOIS’ MIDDLE CLASS RACES TOWARD EXTINCTION  At the end of his term in 2019, Madigan will be the longest-serving House speaker of any state in modern U.S. history. – Austin Berg
https://www.illinoispolicy.org/madigan-makes-history-while-illinois-middle-class-races-toward-extinction/

 

ILLINOIS FAMILY ACTION
— Ten Examples of Anti-White Rhetoric at Colleges – Spencer Irvine
https://illinoisfamilyaction.org/2017/01/ten-examples-of-anti-white-rhetoric-at-colleges/

 

ILLINOIS FAMILY INSTITUTE
— GLSEN and their LGBT Common Core Public School Agenda – Israel Wayne
https://illinoisfamily.org/education/glsen-lgbt-common-core-public-school-agenda/

 

ILLINOIS REVIEW
— RAUNER OPTIMISTIC IN FIRST 2017 FACEBOOK LIVE PRESENTATION
http://illinoisreview.typepad.com/illinoisreview/2017/01/rauner-optimistic-in-first-2017-facebook-live-presentation.html
— DURBIN COMMENCES DEMOCRAT DRUMBEAT AGAINST OBAMACARE REPEAL
http://illinoisreview.typepad.com/illinoisreview/2017/01/durbin-commences-democrat-drumbeat-against-obamacare-repeal.html
— IL CONGRESSMAN GUTIERREZ: WHY I WILL NOT BE AT TRUMP’S INAUGURATION
http://illinoisreview.typepad.com/illinoisreview/2017/01/il-congressman-gutierrez-why-i-will-not-be-at-trumps-inauguration.html

 

CAPITOL FAX
— ILGOP launches robocalls against 18 House Democrats
http://capitolfax.com/2017/01/12/ilgop-launches-robocalls-against-18-house-dems/

 

GOPUSA
— Booker, Lewis accuse Sessions of racism
http://www.gopusa.com/?p=19171
— The Racist Anti-Racists at MTV News
http://www.gopusa.com/?p=19087
— ABC to run political mini-series on gay rights
http://www.gopusa.com/?p=19140
— Fox’s Shepard Smith criticizes Trump for ‘belittling’ CNN
http://www.gopusa.com/?p=19165

 

CONSERVATIVE REPUBLICAN NEWS
— AMERICA’S REALITY DIVIDE – Kent Kellar
http://conservativerepublicannews.com/2017/01/12/editorial-americas-reality-divide/
— OBAMA DISMAL BUT FORGETTABLE LEGACY – Kent Kellar
http://conservativerepublicannews.com/2017/01/12/obama-dismal-but-forgettable-legacy/

 

WESTERN JOURNALISM
— Fed Employee Called ‘Buckwheat’ By Colleague… What Happens Then Will Have TaxPayers LIVID – Chris Golden
http://www.westernjournalism.com/thepoint/2017/01/12/fed-employee-called-buckwheat-by-colleague-what-happens-then-will-have-taxpayers-livid/
— Gingrich Labels CNN Reporter Who Antagonized Trump ‘An Idiot’  “… kick them out …” – Jack Davis
http://www.westernjournalism.com/gingrich-labels-cnn-report-antagonized-trump-idiot/

 

WORLD NET DAILY
— TRUMP GOES NUCLEAR ON ‘FAKE NEWS’ GIANTS IN MEDIA  CNN, BuzzFeed smear collapses: ‘This should never have been released’ – GARTH KANT
http://www.wnd.com/2017/01/trump-blasts-fake-news-on-russian-dossier/

 

DAILY CALLER
— Despite Record Gun Deaths, Chicago’s Statehouse Elects Dem To 17th Term As Speaker – PHILLIP STUCKY
http://dailycaller.com/2017/01/12/despite-record-gun-deaths-chicagos-statehouse-elects-dem-to-17th-term-as-speaker/
— Tips For Hate Crime Hoaxers – Ann Coulter
http://dailycaller.com/2017/01/12/coulter-tips-for-hate-crime-hoaxers/
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Secretary of Defense nominee James Mattis rejects all the religions of the world.
http://dailycaller.com/2017/01/12/mattis-shuts-gillibrand-down-on-lgbt-military-i-dont-care-who-people-go-to-bed-with-video/
— Obama Family’s Dog Bites White House Guest – Kaitlan Collins
http://dailycaller.com/2017/01/12/obamas-dog-sunny-bit-a-white-house-guest/

 

BLAZE
— Rosie O’Donnell: ‘I fully support imposing martial law’ to stop Trump inauguration – Tre Goins-Phillips
http://www.theblaze.com/news/2017/01/12/rosie-odonnell-i-fully-support-imposing-martial-law-to-stop-trump-inauguration/

 

CONSERVATIVE REVIEW
— 4 WAYS OBAMA’S FINAL SPEECH WAS A LOAD OF CRAP – Robert Eno
https://www.conservativereview.com/commentary/2017/01/4-ways-obamas-final-speech-was-a-load-of-crap

 

OPPOSING VIEWS
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Mexico sides with a) those who come into America illegally, b) those who stay in America illegally, c) those who bring others to America illegally, and d) those who bring illegal drugs into America illegally.
http://www.opposingviews.com/i/world/mexico-course-we-arent-paying-wall

 

THE HILL
— Fox’s Shepard Smith criticizes Trump for ‘belittling’ CNN – NIKITA VLADIMIROV
http://thehill.com/blogs/blog-briefing-room/news/313862-shepard-smith-no-journalist-should-be-subjected-to-belittling

 

CNN
— U.S. to end ‘wet foot, dry foot’ policy for Cubans – Elise Labott, Kevin Liptak and Patrick Oppmann
http://www.cnn.com/2017/01/12/politics/us-to-end-wet-foot-dry-foot-policy-for-cubans/index.html

 

WASHINGTON POST
— The Women’s March needs passion and purpose, not pink pussycat hats – Petula Dvorak
https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/the-womens-march-needs-passion-and-purpose-not-pink-pussycat-hats/2017/01/11/6d7e75be-d842-11e6-9a36-1d296534b31e_story.html
— Donald Trump just used his presidential power to advertise L.L. Bean – Danielle Paquette
https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/wonk/wp/2017/01/12/donald-trump-just-used-his-presidential-power-to-advertise-l-l-bean/
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Anti-Trumps say “Trump’s Cabinet nominees keep contradicting him.”
https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/trumps-cabinet-nominees-keep-contradicting-him/2017/01/12/dec8cccc-d8f3-11e6-9a36-1d296534b31e_story.html

 

NEW YORK POST
— Why liberal elites are so resentful of middle America – Salena Zito
http://nypost.com/2017/01/11/why-liberal-elites-are-so-resentful-of-middle-america/

 

INVESTOR’S BUSINESS DAILY
— Is The U.S. Government Insolvent? Sorry, But Its Accountant GAO Can’t Tell You – Editorial
http://www.investors.com/politics/editorials/is-the-u-s-government-insolvent-sorry-but-its-accountant-cant-tell-you/

 

WALL STREET JOURNAL
— Unparalleled Resistance Looms for Trump After Inauguration – JANET HOOK
http://blogs.wsj.com/washwire/2017/01/10/unparalleled-resistance-looms-for-trump-after-the-inaugural/
— Health Care’s Bipartisan Problem: The Sick Are Expensive and Someone Has to Pay  With Congress poised to repeal the Affordable Care Act, most lawmakers want to maintain coverage for people with pre-existing conditions—the available options all have downsides – ANNA WILDE MATHEWS and LOUISE RADNOFSKY
http://www.wsj.com/articles/health-cares-bipartisan-problem-the-sick-are-expensive-and-someone-has-to-pay-1484234963

 

FORBES
— Social Security Plans To Provide Even Less Information – Laurence J. Kotlikoff
http://www.forbes.com/sites/nextavenue/2017/01/12/social-security-plans-to-provide-even-less-information/#72b92161550e

 

NEW REPUBLIC
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Anti-Trumps say “Trump Is Exactly the Monster We Feared, and Republicans Are Enabling Him  GOP congressmen will abide his abuses as long as they get what they want.”
https://newrepublic.com/article/139813/trump-exactly-monster-feared-republicans-enabling

 

FED SMITH
— 6 Possible Civil Service Changes in the 115th Congress – Jeff Neal
http://www.fedsmith.com/2017/01/12/6-possible-civil-service-changes-in-the-115th-congress/
— Salaries of Federal PR Employees Featured in Senator’s Annual ‘Wastebook’ – Ian Smith
http://www.fedsmith.com/2017/01/12/salaries-of-federal-pr-employees-featured-in-senators-annual-wastebook/

 

SLATE
— The Women’s March on Washington Has Released an Unapologetically Progressive Platform – Christina Cauterucci
http://www.slate.com/blogs/xx_factor/2017/01/12/the_women_s_march_on_washington_has_released_its_platform_and_it_is_unapologetically.html

January 11 Evening Edition

GOPUSA ILLINOIS
— Milton Township Republican Central Committee Meeting – Dave Diersen
https://gopillinois.com
(THE ARTICLE: Attendees at the outstanding Milton Township Republican Central Committee Meeting Wednesday evening, January 11, 2017, at the Wheaton Bowl Banquet Hall included Almiron, Austin, Bennet, Bolds, Chirchirillo, Eckhoff, Falbo, Fenne, Fitch, Fitzpatrick, Formento, Grant, Henry, Hinkle, Jorgensen, Keller, Kinzler, Krzyzewski, Lofgren, Lowe, McGowen, McNeily, Mendrick, Molitor, Muehlfelt, Nathwani, Orel, Ryan, Zaruba, and Zay.)

 

ABC7
— TRUMP DENOUNCES ‘DISGRACE’ OF REPORTS OF RUSSIAN TIES TO HIM – AP
http://abc7chicago.com/politics/trump-denounces-disgrace-of-reports-of-russian-ties-to-him/1697045/
— ILLINOIS’ 100TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY SWORN IN – Michelle Gallardo
http://abc7chicago.com/politics/illinois-100th-general-assembly-sworn-in/1697115/

 

NBC5
— Illinois House Republican Leader Jim Durkin Sends Message at Inauguration – Mary Ann Ahern
http://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/illinois-house-minority-leader-jim-durkin-sends-message-410461835.html
— Inaugural Parade Performers Include Midwest Groups – Mary Ann Ahern
http://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/midwest-performers-trump-inauguration-410449195.html
— Localize It: Illinois Communities Set Their Own Marijuana Fines  (DIERSEN: The lower that you set fines for pot, the more that you promote pot.)
http://www.nbcchicago.com/blogs/ward-room/illinois-marijuana-fines-local-410447715.html

 

CBS2
— Trump Rails Against ‘Fake News,’ Previews His White House Agenda – Derrick Blakley
http://chicago.cbslocal.com/2017/01/11/trump-rails-against-fake-news-previews-his-white-house-agenda/
— DuPage Looking To Merge Election Commission With County Clerk – Craig Dellimore
http://chicago.cbslocal.com/2017/01/11/dupage-looking-to-merge-election-commission-with-county-clerk/

 

FOX NEWS CHICAGO
— Madigan re-elected Illinois speaker, nears US tenure record – AP
http://www.fox32chicago.com/politics/228565212-story

 

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— Madigan re-elected speaker for 17th time, lays out Democratic economic agenda – Monique Garcia and Kim Geiger
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/politics/ct-michael-madigan-reelected-met-0112-20170111-story.html
— Sen. Oberweis: 100th General Assembly brings new challenges, new opportunities
http://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/wheaton/community/chi-ugc-article-sen-oberweis-100th-general-assembly-brings-2-2017-01-11-story.html
— Trump administration member Todd Ricketts to join Cubs at Obama White House – Kim Janssen
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/chicagoinc/ct-cubs-obama-white-house-0112-chicago-inc-20170111-story.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Anti-Trumps “Fact-checking President-elect Donald Trump’s news conference.”
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/nationworld/politics/ct-fact-check-trump-news-conference-20170111-story.html
— Judge asked to rule on spending of Aaron Schock campaign money
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/politics/ct-aaron-schock-trial-20170111-story.html
— What the bleep happened at the Trump news conference? – Alexandra Petri
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/opinion/commentary/ct-trump-news-conference-commentary-20170111-story.html
— Mom to remove girl from Elmwood Park school over racist phone message
http://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/elmwood-park/news/ct-elm-racist-locker-message-tl-0119-20170111-story.html
— Why didn’t Sasha Obama join her family in Chicago for farewell address? – Samantha Schmidt
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/nationworld/politics/ct-sasha-obama-president-obama-farewell-address-20170111-story.html
— Same as ever: Madigan re-elected House speaker with only one holdout – Editorial
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/opinion/editorials/ct-michael-madigan-speaker-again-edit-0112-md-20170111-story.html
— FBI, CIA, DNI, NSA all agreed: Tell Trump about explosive claims – Greg Miller, Ellen Nakashima, Karen DeYoung
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/nationworld/politics/ct-trump-dossier-intel-20170111-story.html

 

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— Former state Rep. Ron Sandack is Springfield’s newest lobbyist – Tina Sfondeles
http://chicago.suntimes.com/politics/former-state-rep-ron-sandack-is-springfields-newest-lobbyist/
— Madigan starts record-setting term hoping ‘to end the acrimony’ – Tina Sfondeles
http://chicago.suntimes.com/news/madigan-says-house-dems-will-propose-budget-agenda/
— Chicago, Illinois scored big projects during Obama terms – Lynn Sweet
http://chicago.suntimes.com/politics/sweet-chicago-illinois-scored-big-projects-during-obama-terms/
— CPS watchdog launches data unit, hires investigative reporters – Lauren FitzPatrick
http://chicago.suntimes.com/politics/cps-watchdog-launches-data-unit-hires-investigative-reporters/

 

DAILY HERALD
— Trump news spreads faster than reporters can verify – AP
http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20170111/news/170119740/
— Districts hoping state legislation will keep referendums valid – Robert Sanchez
http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20170111/news/170119703/
— New Legislature, same old problem in Illinois: No budget – AP
http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20170111/news/301119928/

 

CRAIN’S CHICAGO BUSINESS
— Budget peace looms—and biz groups check their wallets – GREG HINZ
http://www.chicagobusiness.com/article/20170111/BLOGS02/170119968/illinois-budget-deal-looms-and-business-groups-assess-damage
— Underwater homeownership more common in minority neighborhoods – DENNIS RODKIN
http://www.chicagobusiness.com/realestate/20170111/CRED0701/170119974/underwater-homeownership-more-common-in-minority-neighborhoods

 

QUINCY HERALD WHIG
— Jil Tracy dives into new role in Illinois Senate – Doug Wilson
http://www.whig.com/20170111/jil-tracy-dives-into-new-role-in-illinois-senate

 

NORTHWEST HERALD
— New McHenry County lawmakers take seats in Springfield, face hard battles ahead – KEVIN P. CRAVER
http://www.nwherald.com/2017/01/11/new-mchenry-county-lawmakers-take-seats-in-springfield-face-hard-battles-ahead/a8i642n/

 

PEORIA JOURNAL STAR
— Michael Madigan elected to 17th term as Illinois House Speaker
http://www.pjstar.com/news/20170111/michael-madigan-elected-to-17th-term-as-illinois-house-speaker

 

JOURNAL & TOPICS
— Area Reps Start Congressional Session With Republicans In Lead  Dems Say They’ll Search For Common Ground, But Stand Against Trump, GOP Where They Must – TOM ROBB
http://www.journal-topics.com/news/article_2ff63d52-d82f-11e6-9d86-034f04aa2c62.html

 

SUBURBAN LIFE
— DuPage Election Commission to consider 7 candidacies in challenge hearing – NATHAN LURZ
http://www.mysuburbanlife.com/2017/01/09/dupage-election-commission-to-consider-7-candidacies-in-challenge-hearing/abuatft/
— Public responds to proposed DuPage County Election Commission, clerk consolidation – NATHAN LURZ
http://www.mysuburbanlife.com/2017/01/10/public-responds-to-proposed-dupage-county-election-commission-clerk-consolidation/awz0jun/
— Breen says he won’t keep stipend for leadership post – ERIC SCHELKOPF
http://www.mysuburbanlife.com/2017/01/10/breen-says-he-wont-keep-stipend-for-leadership-post/af08ie1/

 

CHICAGO MAGAZINE
— UIC Study Busts Stereotype That  Liberals Don’t Hold Anything Sacred  People on both sides of the political spectrum take stances that defend the sacred—depending on the topic. – BETTINA CHANG
http://www.chicagomag.com/city-life/January-2017/Moral-Sanctity-Study/

 

WHEATON PATCH
— Wheaton Native Found Fatally Shot in Still-Running Car Near Chicago School He Worked At   A GoFundMe campaign has been started to help the family of Jason Goodfriend, who was the business manager at Chicago Tech Academy. – Joe Vince
http://patch.com/illinois/wheaton/wheaton-native-found-fatally-shot-still-running-car-near-chicago-school-he-worked

 

ILLINOIS FAMILY INSTITUTE
— Feds Are Simply Out-of-Touch – David E. Smith
https://illinoisfamily.org/marriage/feds-simply-touch/
(FROM THE ARTICLE: The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) recently claimed in a press release that the cost of raising a child from birth through age 17 is $233,610, or almost $14,000 annually. As the father of seven children, let me say that this is utter nonsense. Moreover, the USDA fails to identify the multiple benefits of raising children, such as the physical, spiritual, intellectual and emotional advantages. These benefits are not just unquantifiable, but inestimable. The value of raising, nurturing and training children far surpass the outlandish financial estimates of Washington D.C. bureaucrats. With the USDA’s exaggerated estimates, how do we expect to encourage married couples to return to the healthy birth rate of more than 2.1 in the United States?  We’re shortsighted if we fail to see that the current U.S. trend is unsustainable and portends economic trouble, including lower living standards for most citizens. We simply have to look at Japan, Greece or Italy for a lesson in the detriments of low birth rates. Federal officials are simply out-of-touch with Middle America. Most of us don’t spend hundreds of dollars on a hammer and we spend far less than they estimate to raise our each child every year. Maybe the federal government can learn something from working families?)

 

ILLINOIS POLICY INSTITUTE
— NAPERVILLE AND LISLE TOWNSHIPS TO VOTE ON CONSOLIDATING ROAD DISTRICTS  Voters in Naperville and Lisle townships will have the chance to vote on government consolidation after the success of a similar referendum in the November elections. – Mindy Ruckman
https://www.illinoispolicy.org/naperville-and-lisle-townships-to-vote-on-consolidating-road-districts/

 

ILLINOIS REVIEW
— WOOD: OBAMA GIVES FAREWELL SPEECH AS AMERICANS SAY FAREWELL TO DEMOCRAT PARTY
http://illinoisreview.typepad.com/illinoisreview/2017/01/wood-obama-gives-farewell-speech-as-americans-say-farewell-to-democrat-party.html
— ILLINOIS 100TH SENATE SWORN IN WITH 37 DEMOCRATS, 22 REPUBLICANS
http://illinoisreview.typepad.com/illinoisreview/2017/01/illinois-100th-senate-sworn-in-with-37-democrats-22-republicans.html
— PROPERTY TAX FREEZE PASSES ONE CHAMBER AS SESSION ADJOURNS
http://illinoisreview.typepad.com/illinoisreview/2017/01/il-house-passes-permanent-property-tax-freeze.html
— DEMOCRAT FRANKS SPOTLIGHTS ILLINOIS’ PROPERTY TAX DEVASTATION
http://illinoisreview.typepad.com/illinoisreview/2017/01/democrat-franks-spotlights-illinois-property-tax-devastation.html

 

CAPITOL FAX
— ILGOP says HDems “ignored the will of the people”
http://capitolfax.com/2017/01/11/ilgop-says-hdems-ignored-the-will-of-the-people/
— Senate imposes term limits on its leaders via rule change
http://capitolfax.com/2017/01/11/senate-imposes-term-limits-on-its-leaders-via-rule-change/

 

GOPUSA
— Trump Blasts CNN, BuzzFeed for Fake News; CNN Reporter Throws Fit at Press Conference
http://www.gopusa.com/?p=19120

 

INDEPENDENT JOURNAL REVIEW
— Trump Refuses to Take Question From ‘Fake News’ CNN, Calls BuzzFeed: ‘Failing Pile of Garbage’ – VIRGINIA KRUTA
http://ijr.com/2017/01/775536-trump-goes-toe-to-toe-with-buzzfeed-cnn/

 

CHRISTIAN POST
— Va. Governor Issues Executive Order Allowing Only Pro-LGBT Groups to Receive State Contracts – MICHAEL GRYBOSKI
http://www.christianpost.com/news/virginia-governor-executive-order-lgbt-state-contracts-nondiscrimination-religious-freedom-172798/

 

ANDY MARTIN
— The Failed Presidency of Barack Obama
https://contrariancommentary.wordpress.com/2017/01/11/andy-martin-the-failed-presidency-of-barack-obama/

 

RUSS STEWART
— DEMOCRATIC-TRENDING DEMOGRAPHICS CAUSE DOLD’S DEFEAT IN 10TH DISTRICT
http://www.russstewart.com/russ-analysis.html

 

BREITBART
— Trans Jenner to Attend Donald Trump’s Inauguration – JEROME HUDSON
http://www.breitbart.com/big-hollywood/2017/01/11/caitlyn-jenner-attend-donald-trumps-inauguration/

 

DAILY CALLER
— Why The Trump Presidency Will Bring A New Era For Racial Equality – Vijay Jojo Chokal-Ingam
http://dailycaller.com/2017/01/11/why-the-trump-presidency-will-bring-a-new-era-for-racial-equality/

 

THE HILL
— Trump’s frustration with press, intelligence community explodes – JONATHAN EASLEY
http://thehill.com/homenews/administration/313813-trumps-frustration-with-press-intelligence-community-explodes
— Federal ethics chief blasts ‘meaningless’ Trump business plan – JORDAN FABIAN
http://thehill.com/business-a-lobbying/313864-government-ethics-chief-blasts-trump-business-plan

 

REUTERS
— Trump says won’t divest from his business while president – Andy Sullivan, Emily Stephenson and Steve Holland
http://www.reuters.com/article/us-usa-trump-finance-idUSKBN14V21I

 

NEW YORK TIMES
— 10 Key Moments and More From Trump’s News Conference – NICHOLAS FANDOS
https://www.nytimes.com/2017/01/11/us/politics/trump-news-conference-highlights.html
— In First Trump News Conference, Sound, Fury and a New Plan – GLENN THRUSH
https://www.nytimes.com/2017/01/11/us/politics/obama-trump-transition.html

 

WASHINGTON POST
— If colleges keep killing academic freedom, civilization will die, too – José A. Cabranes
https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/if-colleges-keep-killing-academic-freedom-civilization-will-die-too/2017/01/10/74b6fcc2-d2c3-11e6-9cb0-54ab630851e8_story.html

 

WALL STREET JOURNAL
— Donald Trump to Place Business Holdings in a Trust Run by Adult Sons  Some ethics experts say the trust and other measures don’t create the firewall needed to fully insulate him from his holdings –  PETER NICHOLAS and ALEXANDRA BERZON
http://www.wsj.com/articles/donald-trump-to-place-business-holdings-in-a-trust-run-by-adult-sons-1484152201

 

DALLAS NEWS
— Students want universities to act as parents, but they won’t like the results – Mark Yudof
http://www.dallasnews.com/opinion/commentary/2017/01/11/students-want-universities-act-asparents-like-results

 

FED SMITH
— Legislation Introduced to Target Tax Delinquent Federal Employees – Ian Smith
http://www.fedsmith.com/2017/01/11/legislation-introduced-to-target-tax-delinquent-federal-employees/

 

FED WEEK
— Civil Service System ‘Long Overdue’ for Reform, Says OPM  (DIERSEN: GAO hired me in 1980 because it could not find a qualified Democrat, minority, female, younger person, or veteran who would take the job.  IRS hired me in 1971 because it could not find a qualified Democrat, minority, female, or veteran who would take the job.  The Post Office hired me in 1966 because it could not find a qualified Democrat, minority, female, or veteran who would take the job.)
http://www.fedweek.com/issue-briefs/civil-service-system-long-overdue-reform-says-opm/

 

DAILY MAIL
— Transgender reality star Caitlyn Jenner accepts invitation to attend Donald Trump’s Inauguration
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-4109944/Transgender-reality-star-Caitlyn-Jenner-accepts-invitation-attend-Donald-Trump-s-Inauguration.html

 

GM AUTHORITY
— Vice President Joe Biden Plans To Purchase A Corvette Upon Leaving Office – SEAN SZYMKOWSKI
http://gmauthority.com/blog/2017/01/vice-president-joe-biden-plans-to-purchase-a-corvette-upon-leaving-office/
(FROM THE ARTICLE: We all know Vice President Joe Biden’s love affair with Corvettes; it’s a very well-documented obsession. In fact, he still owns a C2 Corvette given to him as a wedding gift decades ago.
However, Biden has big automotive plans upon leaving office. During VP Biden’s visit to the 2017 North American International Auto Show, he told reporters one of his first actions after exiting his current role will be to “Buy a Corvette.”  Biden was seen checking out numerous vehicle during the show and was greeted by Fiat-Chrysler Vice President Brian Harlow, Ford President and CEO Mark Fields and GM Executive Vice President Mark Reuss. But, it was Reuss’ team Biden was loving up on. The VP was seen sitting in numerous C7 Corvettes on the show floor, likely doing some window shopping at the same time.)

January 10 Evening Edition

ABC7
— SESSIONS SAYS HE’D BE FAIR AS AG, DEFY TRUMP IF NECESSARY – ABC NEWS
http://abc7chicago.com/politics/sessions-says-hed-be-fair-as-ag-defy-trump-if-necessary/1695358/
— ‘MURDER BOARDS’ PREP TRUMP’S CABINET PICKS FOR HEARINGS
http://abc7chicago.com/news/murder-boards-prep-trumps-cabinet-picks-for-hearings/1694997/

 

NBC5
— Homeland Security Pick Cites Securing Border as Top Priority  The confirmation of Kelly, a retired Marine general, is almost assured – Alicia Caldwell
http://www.nbcchicago.com/news/politics/Homeland-Security-Pick-Faces-Questions-on-Wall-Immigration–410263575.html

 

CBS2
— Dillard Recalls Obama’s Early Years – Craig Dellimore
http://chicago.cbslocal.com/2017/01/10/former-republican-colleague-recalls-obamas-early-years/

 

FOX NEWS CHICAGO
— New legislature, same old problem in Illinois: No budget – AP
http://www.fox32chicago.com/news/local/228315069-story
— Mom says daughter racially ‘tormented’ at Elmwood Park middle school – Elizabeth Matthews
http://www.fox32chicago.com/news/crime/228313524-story

 

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— Sessions vows to target gun crime, boost cops’ morale in Chicago – FRANK MAIN and FRAN SPIELMAN
http://chicago.suntimes.com/news/democrats-to-press-attorney-general-pick-as-hearing-opens/
— New poll has Trump approval rating at 37%, Obama at 55% – USA TODAY
http://chicago.suntimes.com/news/new-poll-has-trump-approval-rating-at-37-obama-at-55/
— Bill requiring lead testing in schools heads to governor’s desk – Tina Sfondeles
http://chicago.suntimes.com/news/bill-requiring-lead-testing-in-schools-heads-to-governors-desk/
— Men in KKK costumes disrupt Sessions confirmation hearing – AP
http://chicago.suntimes.com/news/men-in-kkk-costumes-disrupt-sessions-confirmation-hearing/
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Anti-Trumps say  “Obamacare repeal game is a disgrace.”
http://chicago.suntimes.com/opinion/opinion-obamacare-repeal-game-is-a-disgrace/
— GOP anxiety is mounting over health care repeal initiative – AP
http://chicago.suntimes.com/news/gop-anxiety-is-mounting-over-health-care-repeal-initiative/
— Lipinski aide found dead after ‘domestic fight’ call – Jordan Owen
http://chicago.suntimes.com/news/police-woman-found-dead-in-oak-lawn-after-domestic-fight/
— Illinois lawmakers OK tax incentive program extension – AP
http://chicago.suntimes.com/news/illinois-house-oks-4-month-tax-incentive-program-extension/

 

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— Speaker Paul Ryan: GOP will work on repealing, replacing health law ‘concurrently’
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/nationworld/ct-paul-ryan-obamacare-repeal-20170110-story.html
— L.L. Bean faces boycott for family member donation to Trump PAC – Kim Bhasin
http://www.chicagotribune.com/business/ct-ll-bean-trump-boycott-20170110-story.html
— Naperville’s annexation-mania echoes past Lake County battles – Dan Moran
http://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/lake-county-news-sun/opinion/ct-lns-moran-village-consolidation-st-0111-20170110-column.html
— Before the president from Chicago says farewell, there’s disappointment – John Kass
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/columnists/kass/ct-obama-farewell-speech-kass-0111-20170110-column.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Democrats blame “societal oppression,” that is, they blame Republicans for the problems that Blacks have.
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/opinion/commentary/ct-missing-black-fathers-obama-20170110-story.html
— More budget nonsense for Illinois – Editorial
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/opinion/editorials/ct-illinois-stopgap-budget-springfield-edit-0111-md-20170110-story.html

 

DAILY HERALD
— DuPage referendum fix awaiting the governor’s signature – Robert Sanchez
http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20170110/news/170119898/
— Bill to test school water for lead goes to Rauner – Jake Griffin
http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20170110/news/170119931/
— Affordable housing fee could stymie upscale housing project in St. Charles – James Fuller
http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20170110/news/170119971/
— Conflict forces Glen Ellyn Dist. 41 board member to resign – Katlyn Smith
http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20170110/news/170119920/
— Kane Co. voters to decide on $50 million tax increase for forest district – Lauren Rohr
http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20170110/news/170119913/

 

CRAIN’S CHICAGO BUSINESS
— Illinois moves to regain its Edge
http://www.chicagobusiness.com/article/20170110/BLOGS02/170119996/illinois-moves-to-regain-its-edge

 

SPRINGFIELD STATE JOURNAL REGISTER
— Senate delays vote on plan that raises income tax – Doug Finke
http://www.sj-r.com/news/20170109/senate-delays-vote-on-plan-that-raises-income-tax

 

CHAMPAIGN/URBANA NEWS GAZETTE
— Illinois House OKs criminal justice reforms – AP
http://www.news-gazette.com/news/state/2017-01-10/latest-illinois-house-oks-criminal-justice-reforms.html

 

MADISON RECORD
— Why a budget won’t fix Illinois – Austin Berg
http://madisonrecord.com/stories/511071338-why-a-budget-won-t-fix-illinois

 

WSIL TV
— Lawsuits over Trump business threaten to tie up presidency – AP
http://www.wsiltv.com/story/34228146/lawsuits-over-trump-business-threaten-to-tie-up-presidency

 

  1. LOUIS POST DISPATCH
    — Rep. William Lacy Clay returns controversial painting to Capitol wall, tries to file charges against colleague Duncan Hunter – Chuck Raasch
    http://www.stltoday.com/news/local/govt-and-politics/clay-returns-controversial-painting-to-capitol-wall-tries-to-file/article_005d92e8-20a3-513f-8e74-6457f650792f.html
    (FROM THE ARTICLE: Clay also tried to file theft charges against that colleague, Rep. Duncan Hunter, R-Calif., although Capitol Police had not indicated to him late Tuesday morning whether they will follow through with Clay’s complaint. In a short address in a tunnel between the Capitol and House office buildings, Clay depicted the debate as part of the culture wars dividing the country. “This is really not about a student art competition anymore,” Clay, D-St. Louis, said after he and a handful of colleagues put it back on a wall amidst 400 other winners of a high school art contest sponsored by members of Congress. “It’s about defending the Constitution.” He said this just after passing Rep. Duncan Hunter, R-Calif., in the tunnel where the painting hangs. Hunter and Clay, who are good friends and whose congressional offices are next door to one another, didn’t speak to each other as they passed. Hunter, citing 18-year-old artist David Pulphus’s depiction of police as animals, which many have interpreted as pigs, said it was offensive. A scrum of about 15 reporters and photographers who had gathered around Hunter shifted to Clay, who led a handful of Congressional Black Caucus members in putting the painting back up where it originally was. It may not be there for good, however. Congressional Republicans are discussing removing it officially as a violation of congressional rules on the art that prevents the competition from depicting controversial “contemporary” issues. Clay said he’d defend the painting through that process as a First Amendment expression of an 18-year-old constituent. “I don’t have a disagreement with that,” he said of the process. “But there is a procedure to follow. You can’t have culture warriors walking around here like they are in charge of something.” Clay told reporters that he had no opinion on the painting, which police groups and others have criticized as depicting police as hog-like animals. Clay said critics should put themselves in Pulphus’s place, as a teenaged black male, who had witnessed the highly publicized shootings of young black men throughout his teen years. Including, “in his own community,” the shooting death of black teenager Michael Brown by Ferguson Police Officer Darren Wilson when Pulphus was 16. Those shootings, Clay said in an interview with the Post-Dispatch, were “animalistic.” While police groups have criticized the painting, Clay received a local police ally over the weekend in St. Louis Police Chief Sam Dotson. “Police officers are not art critics,” Dotson said during a discussion Saturday night at Harris-Stowe State University kicking off Missouri’s official events honoring the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. He called Clay a “strong supporter” of police and said Clay’s desire to hang the painting is in keeping with protecting the First Amendment. The painting by former Cardinal Ritter High School Senior Pulphus – now a college student – has drawn intense scrutiny after critics noticed that it depicted police officers as animals. Some police groups criticized the painting as divisive and not a true depiction of the shooting death of Michael Brown by Ferguson police officer Darren Wilson in 2014. Hunter removed the painting and left it in Clay’s office on Friday, saying it offended him and denigrated police. Hunter told the Post-Dispatch he had gotten “thousands” of calls and social media messages in support, many from police officers or their families. The painting was on display for six months before critics attacked it, in the middle of hundreds of other paintings by high school art contest winners from around the country. Clay Tuesday blamed “alt-right” media for stirring up the problem, and fellow Congressional Black Caucus members depicted the controversy as an extension of Republican President-elect Donald Trump’s attacks on the media. Hunter said he was making a statement and would not seek to remove it again if Clay puts it back up. But other Republicans, upset at the depiction of police, hinted they may seek official congressional action to take it down permanently. Clay would fight that. “I do not agree or disagree with this painting,” Clay said after he helped put it back up. But he noted that statues elsewhere in the Capitol depict slaveholders and avowed racists that offend him, but he hasn’t demanded they be removed. “I will fight to defend this young man’s right to express himself because his artwork is true for him and he is entitled to that protection under the law,” Clay said, referring to Pulphus. At the forum in St. Louis Saturday night, Dotson referred to the painting as the “elephant in the room.” “Sam Dotson can have an opinion and may not like the painting, but Sam Dotson the police chief or any police officer cannot have an opinion about it because that young man has a right to have his voice heard and it’s our job to make sure his rights are protected,” he said.)

 

ILLINOIS NEWS NETWORK
— Controversial tax credit elicits mixed responses from Illinois leadership, businesses
https://ilnews.org/11653/controversial-tax-credit-elicits-mixed-responses-illinois-leadership-businesses/

 

ILLINOIS REVIEW
— DURBIN LEADS ATTACK DURING SESSIONS’ AG HEARING
http://illinoisreview.typepad.com/illinoisreview/2017/01/durbin-leads-attack-during-sessions-ag-hearing.html
— MCHENRY CO CLERK SAYS REFERENDUM OBJECTION BASED ON QUALIFIED SIGNATURE SHORTAGE
http://illinoisreview.typepad.com/illinoisreview/2017/01/mchenry-co-clerk-says-referendum-objection-based-on-qualified-signature-shortage.html
— MCHENRY CO PROPERTY TAX FREEZE REFERENDUM CHALLENGED BY DEPUTY COUNTY CLERK
http://illinoisreview.typepad.com/illinoisreview/2017/01/mchenry-co-property-tax-freeze-referendum-challenged-by-deputy-county-clerk.html
— MASSIVE TAX HIKE IN “GRAND COMPROMISE” WOULD BE A DISASTER, IL STATE REP SAYS
http://illinoisreview.typepad.com/illinoisreview/2017/01/massive-tax-hike-in-grand-compromise-would-be-a-disaster-il-state-rep-says-.html

 

CAPITOL FAX
— ILGOP to leaflet outside Madigan re-election event
http://capitolfax.com/2017/01/10/ilgop-to-leaflet-outside-madigan-re-election-event/
— Rauner joins push for DeVos
http://capitolfax.com/2017/01/10/rauner-joins-push-for-devos/

 

FOX NEWS
— Protesters Interrupt Jeff Sessions’ Senate Confirmation Hearing
http://insider.foxnews.com/2017/01/10/jeff-sessions-senate-confirmation-hearings-attorney-general-protesters

 

BREITBART
— Jeff Sessions on Immigration Law: ‘I’m Going to Follow The Laws Passed By Congress’ – JULIA HAHN
http://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/01/10/jeff-sessions-on-immigration-law-im-going-to-follow-the-laws-passed-by-congress/
— Congressional Black Caucus to Re-Hang Anti-Cop ‘Police as Pigs’ Painting in Capital Citing ‘Constitution’ – WARNER TODD HUSTON
http://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/01/09/congressional-black-caucus-to-re-hang-anti-cop-police-as-pigs-painting-in-capital-citing-constitution/

 

BLAZE
— Sessions angrily defends his immigration record against Durbin in Senate confirmation – Jon Street
http://www.theblaze.com/news/2017/01/10/watch-sessions-angrily-defends-his-immigration-record-against-durbin-in-senate-confirmation/

 

AOL
— Donald Trump beats libel lawsuit over tweets directed at female political strategist – ERIQ GARDNER
http://www.aol.com/article/news/2017/01/10/donald-trump-beats-libel-lawsuit-over-tweets-directed-at-female/21652018/

 

WALL STREET JOURNAL
— Trump Nominees Financed Senators Deciding Their Fate  Five of Donald Trump’s nominees collectively donated $106,000 to senators on committees conducting their confirmation hearings – REBECCA BALLHAUS
http://www.wsj.com/articles/trump-nominees-financed-senators-deciding-their-fate-1484076076

 

USA TODAY
— Trump wins dismissal of suit over nasty tweets – Nick Penzenstadler
http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/onpolitics/2017/01/10/trump-wins-dismissal-suit-over-nasty-tweets/96402614/

January 10 Morning Edition

NBC5
— Illinois Pundits Respond to Trump, Streep Beef at City Club Event
http://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/Illinois-Pundits-Respond-to-Trump-Streep-Beef-410188475.html
— In Final Speech, Obama Must Reconcile His Hopes with Trump’s
http://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/In-Final-Speech-Obama-Must-Reconcile-His-Hopes-with-Trumps-410233035.html

 

ABC7
— Mother, son followed 28 miles from casino, violently robbed – Eric Horng
https://abc7chicago.com/news/mother-son-followed-28-miles-from-casino-violently-robbed/1685113/

 

WGN RADIO
— What will President Barack Obama’s legacy be? – PETER ZIMMERMAN
http://wgnradio.com/2017/01/09/what-will-president-barack-obamas-legacy-be/
(FROM THE POSTING: Are you ready for another spirited political debate? As Barack Obama prepares to deliver his farewell address in Chicago tomorrow, Republican analyst Chris Robling and Democratic analyst Dave Lundy join Justin to debate the legacy of President Barack Obama.)

 

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— Rauner: $50 million campaign check is about encouraging ‘bipartisan compromise’ – Monique Garcia
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/politics/ct-bruce-rauner-50-million-bipartisan-compromise-met-story.html
— Court strikes down Lincolnshire right-to-work ordinance
http://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/lincolnshire/news/ct-lsr-right-to-work-law-overturned-tl-0109-20170109-story.html
— Ethics reports lag for Trump nominees facing confirmation hearings this week – Michael Kranish, Abby Phillip
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/nationworld/politics/ct-donald-trump-cabinet-hearings-20170109-story.html
— Kendall County circuit clerk posts bond for battery charge – Hannah Leone
http://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/aurora-beacon-news/crime/ct-abn-kendall-clerk-booked-st-0109-20170109-story.html
— Naperville: ‘Drive Sober of Get Pulled Over’ at Success
http://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/naperville-sun/community/chi-ugc-article-drive-sober-of-get-pulled-over-at-success-2017-01-09-story.html
— Illinois companies warn of more than 600 layoffs – Ally Marotti
http://www.chicagotribune.com/business/ct-illinois-layoffs-warn-0110-biz-20170109-story.html
— Betsy DeVos a smart choice for education secretary – Mitt Romney
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/opinion/commentary/ct-betsy-devos-education-secretary-trump-romney-20170109-story.html
— The General Assembly without Madigan? Imagine the possibilities – Diana Sroka Rickert
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/opinion/commentary/ct-michael-madigan-illinois-government-perspec-0110-jm-20170109-story.html
— DIERSEN HEADLNE: For Democrats, their top priority is promoting LGBTQ activity.
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/ct-lgbtq-liaison-public-health-met-20170109-story.html
— Voters to decide on township roads merger – Erin Hegarty
http://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/naperville-sun/ct-nvs-naperville-township-road-merger-st-01111-20170110-story.html

 

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— Emanuel to appeal ruling forcing public input at Council meetings – Fran Spielman
http://chicago.suntimes.com/politics/emanuel-to-appeal-ruling-forcing-public-input-at-council-meetings/

 

DAILY HERALD
— Glen Ellyn District 41 will ask voters for $24.2 million – Katlyn Smith
http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20170110/news/170119968/

 

CRAIN’S CHICAGO BUSINESS
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Anti-Trumps want to make it “harder to sell a Trump condo.”
http://www.chicagobusiness.com/realestate/20170110/CRED0701/170109876
— As Trump eyes Dodd-Frank, Chicago’s trading interests gear up for a battle – LYNNE MAREK  (DIERSEN: What do you know about swaps?  In 1997, I knew as much about swaps as anyone at GAO.  GAO audits federal financial industry regulators.  All during my last 8 years at GAO, I worked on audits that involved swaps.  In addition, I earned a master’s degree from IIT in financial markets and trading in 1997.  GAO wasted my knowledge of swaps when it forced me to retire in 1997.  GAO would not have done that if I had been a Democrat, a minority, a woman, younger, or a veteran.)
http://www.chicagobusiness.com/article/20170107/ISSUE01/301079996/as-trump-eyes-dodd-frank-chicago-derivatives-biz-gears-up-for-fight
(FROM THE ARTICLE: For all the Trump team talk about gutting President Barack Obama’s landmark financial law, Chicago’s trading community is wagering that at least part of it will stick: swaps reform. Swaps were a villain in the Great Recession, and Obama’s 2010 Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform & Consumer Protection Act pushed them from clubby, private bank transactions onto public platforms. There they became a welcome addition to the Chicago trading world. President-elect Donald Trump’s incoming team has vowed to dismantle the law, but Chicago’s trading interests won’t easily give up the companies, products and venues created after Wall Street banks’ grip on the swaps market was loosened. Financial exchanges like CME Group and trading firms such as Citadel have generated tens of millions of dollars in new swaps business, and they’ll be reluctant to let go of the new infrastructure built on Dodd-Frank’s Title VII, which set up a framework for the regulation of swaps markets. “People now are getting used to the standards,” says Brian Liston, co-founder and president of Seed CX, which launched a new Chicago swaps trading platform. “They should really change Title VII slowly if they have to, and ultimately I don’t think they’re going to.” Swaps are financial shorthand for arrangements in which parties agree to swap the risk associated with financial contracts tied to underlying values, like interest rates. In the 2008 financial crisis, those privately negotiated deals in the subprime mortgage market blew up and swamped major institutions with defaults.)

 

PEORIA JOURNAL STAR
— AFSCME to accept wage freeze, higher health costs – Doug Finke  (DIERSEN: Civil Service Retirement System recipients have always accepted a) COLAs that are far below inflation and b) higher health insurance costs.)
http://www.pjstar.com/news/20170109/afscme-to-accept-wage-freeze-higher-health-costs

 

NORTHWEST HERALD
— Illinois Senate’s budget plan to end deadlock stalls – AP
http://www.nwherald.com/2017/01/10/illinois-senates-budget-plan-to-end-deadlock-stalls/aj7f9g6/

 

FOX ILLINOIS
— AFSCME Sends Letter To Rauner Administration In Hope To Restart Negotiations
http://foxillinois.com/news/local/afscme-sends-letter-to-rauner-administration-in-hope-to-restart-negotiations

 

TIMES
— Legislation would require Illinois schools to test for lead
http://www.mywebtimes.com/news/local/legislation-would-require-illinois-schools-to-test-for-lead/article_55750a09-f8e2-52f4-a4da-baca0fa95f5b.html

 

NAPERVILLE PATCH
— Mayors Formally Object to Naperville Annexation Petition  Naperville and three nearby towns oppose the petition, which was circulated by an unknown entity – Patrick Martin
http://patch.com/illinois/naperville/mayors-formally-object-naperville-annexation-petition

 

NORTH COOK NEWS
— Patlak to explain property tax appeal procedures in Schaumburg – Ruth de Jauregui
http://northcooknews.com/stories/511070577-patlak-to-explain-property-tax-appeal-procedures-in-schaumburg

 

ROCK ISLAND TODAY
— Halpin added to GOP website’s list of Madigan allies
http://rockislandtoday.com/stories/511060956-halpin-added-to-gop-website-s-list-of-madigan-allies

 

WILL COUNTY GAZETTE
— New House GOP Conference chair says voters have mandated reform – Karen Kidd
http://willcountygazette.com/stories/511068681-new-house-gop-conference-chair-says-voters-have-mandated-reform

 

ILLINOIS LEAKS
— Orland Park Public Library Board Still Hates the Public – John Kraft
http://edgarcountywatchdogs.com/2017/01/orland-park-public-library-board-still-hates-the-public/

 

ILLINOIS FAMILY INSTITUTE
— New Trier High School Avoids Diversity Like the Plague – Laurie Higgins
https://illinoisfamily.org/education/new-trier-high-school-avoids-diversity-like-the-plague/

 

ILLINOIS REVIEW
— ROSKAM NAMED WAYS & MEANS TAX POLICY CHAIRMAN
http://illinoisreview.typepad.com/illinoisreview/2017/01/roskam-named-ways-means-tax-policy-chairman.html

 

BREITBART
— Archbishop of Chicago Calls for Amnesty Ahead of Trump Inauguration – JOHN BINDER  (DIERSEN: Ever-increasingly, religious leaders act as operatives or as dupes for the Democrat Party.)
http://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/01/09/archbishop-chicago-calls-amnesty-ahead-trump-inauguration/

 

GOPUSA
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Ever-increasingly, the federal government promotes LGBTQ activity.
http://www.gopusa.com/?p=19029

 

FOX NEWS
— Get ready for Dems to play race card to ‘Bork’ Trump nominees – Sean Hannity
http://www.foxnews.com/opinion/2017/01/10/sean-hannity-get-ready-for-dems-to-play-race-card-to-bork-trump-nominees.html
— The Meryl Streep performance: Why Hollywood hates Trump playing the presidential role – Howard Kurtz
http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2017/01/10/meryl-streep-performance-why-hollywood-hates-trump-playing-presidential-role.html

 

WASHINGTON TIMES
— Making good on the promise  Trump must build the border wall because he said he would – Editorial
http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/jan/9/editorial-making-good-on-the-promise/

 

TOWNHALL
— As Gun Violence Rages, Chicago Pols Play Politics – Bob Barr
http://townhall.com/columnists/bobbarr/2017/01/10/as-gun-violence-rages-chicago-pols-play-politics-n2269197

 

AMERICAN SPECTATOR
— President Trump’s Opportunity to Gut Regulations That Harm Effective Drug Policy  A special series on the real problem: drug addiction – MAIA SZALAVITZ  (DIERSEN: Many, if not most of my critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes are Libertarian plants who talk and act like they smoke pot or want to smoke pot legally.)
https://spectator.org/bumpy-term-ahead/

 

THE HILL
— Meghan McCain: ‘This Meryl Streep speech is why Trump won’ – REBECCA SAVRANSKY
http://thehill.com/blogs/blog-briefing-room/news/313294-meghan-mccain-this-meryl-streep-speech-is-why-trump-won

 

POLITICO
— White House win provides a stimulus for the Trump brand  The Trump brand is worth more since his election than ever before, adding to his portfolio and raising questions about conflicts of interest. – DARREN SAMUELSOHN
http://www.politico.com/story/2017/01/donald-trump-brand-business-233385

 

CNN
— Sessions defends himself against allegations of racism – Tal Kopan and Phil Mattingly
http://www.cnn.com/2017/01/10/politics/jeff-sessions-confirmation-hearing-expectations/

 

WASHINGTON POST
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Anti-Trumps say “Donald Trump’s first attempt to ignore the law.”
https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/the-fix/wp/2017/01/10/donald-trumps-first-attempt-to-ignore-the-law/

 

NEW YORK POST
— Bernie Sanders heaps praise on Donald Trump – Daniel Halper
http://nypost.com/2017/01/10/bernie-sanders-heaps-praise-on-donald-trump/

 

LOS ANGELES TIMES
— FRONT PAGE IN THE CHICAGO TRIBUNE: Opponents of legal immigration hope their ties to Jeff Sessions will influence Trump – Joseph Tanfani
http://www.latimes.com/politics/la-na-pol-sessions-immigration-20170109-story.html

 

WALL STREET JOURNAL
— The Obama Legacy  A Presidency of great promise ends in rancor and disappointment. – Editorial
http://www.wsj.com/articles/the-obama-legacy-1484006700
— Firing Richard Cordray  Trump will have ample cause to fire the rogue financial regulator. – Editorial
http://www.wsj.com/articles/firing-richard-cordray-1484007098

 

FED SMITH
— Planning to Resign on Inauguration Day? Here’s What Will Happen to Your Pay – Ian Smith
http://www.fedsmith.com/2017/01/10/planning-to-resign-on-inauguration-day-heres-what-will-happen-to-your-pay/

 

FED WEEK
— Limits on Agency Regulatory Authority Advance
http://www.fedweek.com/federal-managers-daily-report/limits-agency-regulatory-authority-advance/

 

GUARDIAN
— Want to fix gun violence in America? Go local. – Aliza Aufrichtig, Lois Beckett, Jan Diehm and Jamiles Lartey
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/ng-interactive/2017/jan/09/special-report-fixing-gun-violence-in-america

January 5 Evening Edition

ABC7
— HATE CRIME, KIDNAPPING CHARGES FILED AGAINST 4 IN FACEBOOK LIVE TORTURE CASE
http://abc7chicago.com/news/hate-crime-charges-filed-against-4-in-facebook-live-torture-case/1687517/
— SOUTH SHORE DRILL TEAM RAISES MONEY TO PERFORM AT INAUGURATION
http://abc7chicago.com/politics/south-shore-drill-team-raises-money-to-perform-at-inauguration-/1686904/

 

NBC5
— Hate Crime, Kidnapping Charges Filed After Teen’s ‘Sickening’ Facebook Live Attack  A traumatized teenager was found walking on Chicago’s West Side, and led officers to where he was attacked – Lauren Petty
http://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/Charges-Expected-After-4-Broadcast-Teens-Torture-on-Facebook-Live-409772755.html
— Bustos: Repealing Obamacare Will ‘Make America Sick Again’ – Tom Schuba
http://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/bustos-repealing-obamacare-will-make-america-sick-again-409690035.html

 

CBS2
— Four Charged With Hate Crime For Videotaped Torture Of Teen
http://chicago.cbslocal.com/2017/01/05/torture-hate-crime-facebook-live-video/
— Obama: ‘I Will Always Be A Citizen Of Chicago’ – Jay Levine
http://chicago.cbslocal.com/2017/01/05/obama-i-will-always-be-a-citizen-of-chicago/
— Rahm To Trump: Help Fight Crime With Summer Jobs, After-School Programs – Craig Dellimore
http://chicago.cbslocal.com/2017/01/05/rahm-to-trump-help-fight-crime-with-summer-jobs-after-school-programs/

 

FOX NEWS CHICAGO
— 4 charged in beating of man on Facebook Live – AP
http://www.fox32chicago.com/news/crime/227287943-story

 

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— Obama calls attack on mentally disabled man ‘despicable’ – Lynn Sweet
http://chicago.suntimes.com/politics/obama-would-be-angered-by-video-of-beating-of-chicago-man/amp/
— When is a hate crime a hate crime? – Mary Mitchell
http://chicago.suntimes.com/news/mitchell-when-is-a-hate-crime-a-hate-crime/
— Obama: ‘Deep concern’ over Chicago violence – Lynn Sweet
http://chicago.suntimes.com/politics/obama-deep-concern-over-chicago-violence/

 

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— Speaker Ryan: GOP to ‘defund’ Planned Parenthood in Obamacare repeal
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/nationworld/politics/ct-planned-parenthood-obamacare-repeal-20170105-story.html
— U.S. intercepts capture senior Russian officials celebrating Trump win – Adam Entous, Greg Miller
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/nationworld/ct-russian-celebrate-trump-win-20170105-story.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Anti-Trumps say “Polls reveal sobering extent of nation’s fact crisis.”
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/opinion/zorn/ct-polling-ignorance-facts-trump-zorn-perspec-0106-md-20170105-column.html
— Ford’s bow to Trump benefits robots, not workers – Mark Gilbert
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/opinion/commentary/ct-ford-motors-mexico-jobs-robots-trump-20170105-story.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Anti-Trumps ask “Are Republicans blowing it already?”
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/opinion/commentary/ct-republicans-congress-corruption-obamacare-russia-20170105-story.html
— Petitions filed seeking voter OK to annex Lisle, Warrenville and Woodridge into Naperville – Erin Hegarty
http://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/naperville-sun/ct-nvs-naperville-annex-false-st-0104-20170104-story.html
— Police: Man attacked in Facebook Live video escaped after neighbor complained of noise – William Lee
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/breaking/ct-facebook-live-attack-video-20170105-story.html
— Monstrous acts on video – Editorial
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/opinion/editorials/ct-disabled-man-torture-case-facebook-live-chicago-edit-0106-md-20170105-story.html
— Facebook beating of disabled white teen becomes conservative rallying cry – Kim Janssen
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/breaking/ct-hate-crime-national-response-0106-20170105-story.html
— Immigrant, faith, labor groups to join national immigration rally week before inauguration – Marwa Eltagouri
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/breaking/ct-immigration-rally-met-20170105-story.html
— For better and worse, the Trump Twitter presidency – Editorial
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/opinion/editorials/ct-trump-twitter-president-gm-ethics-house-edit-0106-jm-20170105-story.html

 

DAILY HERALD
— Push to merge Lisle, Warrenville and Woodridge with Naperville could appear on ballot – Bob Smith
http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20170105/news/170109484/
— Carpentersville teen, three others charged in torture of 18-year-old – Elena Ferrarin
http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20170105/news/170109527/

 

CRAIN’S CHICAGO BUSINESS
— Durbin has bumpy meeting with attorney general nominee Sessions – GREG HINZ
http://www.chicagobusiness.com/article/20170105/BLOGS02/170109918/durbin-has-bumpy-meeting-with-attorney-general-nominee-sessions

 

JOURNAL & TOPICS
— Partisan Politics Nudges Way Into Dist. 207 School Board Election – TODD WESSELL
http://www.journal-topics.com/news/article_0194148c-d377-11e6-a5fc-8bd0f713fa09.html

 

WQAD
— 9 Democrats needed to oust Madigan – CHRIS MINOR
http://wqad.com/2017/01/05/9-democrats-needed-to-oust-madigan/

 

FOX ILLINOIS
— Local Women Heading To D.C. For Women’s March On Washington – Esther Kwon  (DIERSEN: Do the marchers agree with my critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes who have always hinted/implied/argued/shouted a) that instead of me, the Post Office should have hired a woman in 1966, b) that the Post Office should gotten rid of me much sooner than it did so that a woman could have my job, c) that instead of me, IRS should have hired a woman in 1971, d) that instead of me, IRS should have promoted women in 1972, 1973, and 1974, e) that instead of me, GAO should have hired a woman in 1980, f) that instead of me, GAO should have promoted a woman in 1986, and g) that GAO should gotten rid of me much sooner than it did so that a woman could have my job and my preferred corner office?)
http://foxillinois.com/news/local/local-women-heading-to-dc-for-womens-march-on-washington

 

ILLINOIS NEWS NETWORK
— First step for the new legislature next week: Electing leaders
https://ilnews.org/11604/first-step-new-legislature-next-week-electing-leaders/

 

ILLINOIS POLICY INSTITUTE
— WHY A BUDGET WON’T FIX ILLINOIS  Pension costs alone now consume a quarter of the Illinois state budget. – Austin Berg
https://www.illinoispolicy.org/why-a-budget-wont-fix-illinois/

 

ILLINOIS FAMILY INSTITUTE
— Illinois Abortions Increased 3.5% – Chris Iverson
https://illinoisfamily.org/life/illinois-abortions-increased-3-5/

 

ILLINOIS REVIEW
— MADIGAN RULES
http://illinoisreview.typepad.com/illinoisreview/2017/01/madigan-rules.html
— AMERICA IN THE TRUMP ERA: INCOMING WHITE HOUSE PRESS SEC. SEAN SPICER
http://illinoisreview.typepad.com/illinoisreview/2017/01/america-in-the-trump-era-incoming-white-house-press-sec-sean-spicer.html
— HULTGREN: OUR ROAD MAP AND RULE BOOK: THE U.S. CONSTITUTION
http://illinoisreview.typepad.com/illinoisreview/2017/01/our-road-map-and-rule-book-the-us-constitution.html

 

CAPITOL FAX
— Moody’s frets over a “self-reinforcing cycle of population loss and economic stagnation”
http://capitolfax.com/2017/01/05/moodys-frets-over-a-self-reinforcing-cycle-of-population-loss-and-economic-stagnation/

 

FOX NEWS
— O’Reilly: Blame Liberal Politicians & Laws for Chaos in Chicago & San Fran
http://insider.foxnews.com/2017/01/04/bill-oreilly-talking-points-memo-chicago-gun-violence-crime-san-francisco

 

NEWSMAX
— Trump Threatens ‘Big Border Tax’ if Toyota Builds US Cars in Mexico
http://www.newsmax.com/Politics/toyota-mexico-corolla-trump/2017/01/05/id/767012/

 

GOPUSA
— Obama Legacy? Four Arrested for Torture, Kidnapping as They Shouted ‘F*** White People’
http://www.gopusa.com/?p=18874
— 12 shot in 13 hours in Chicago, including two teens and 65-year-old woman
http://www.gopusa.com/?p=18845
— Fox News to Move Tucker Carlson into 9 p.m. slot – AP
http://www.gopusa.com/?p=18855

 

DAILY CALLER
— Crazy CNN Panelist Blames TRUMP For Kidnapped, Tortured White Man — ‘That Is Not A Hate Crime’ – Christian Datoc
http://dailycaller.com/2017/01/05/crazy-cnn-panelist-blames-trump-for-kidnapped-tortured-white-man-that-is-not-a-hate-crime-video/
— Chicago Police Hesitant To Call Videotaped Torture Of White Man A Hate Crime – Scott Greer
http://dailycaller.com/2017/01/04/chicago-police-hesitate-to-call-videotaped-torture-of-white-man-a-hate-crime/

 

BREITBART
— Trump Transition Team Demands List of Every Executive Order Obama Made on Immigration, Assets to Build Border Wall – KATIE MCHUGH
http://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/01/04/trump-transition-team-demands-list-of-every-executive-order-obama-made-on-immigration-assets-to-build-border-wall-reuters/
— Pat Buchanan: Bitter Obama in ‘Despair,’ Leaving With ‘Let’s Wreck the Place’ Attitude – PAM KEY
http://www.breitbart.com/video/2017/01/04/pat-buchanan-bitter-obama-leaving-lets-wreck-place-get-attitude/

 

BLAZE
— CNN’s Chris Cuomo wishes they didn’t have to show Chicago torture video on-air – Carlos Garcia
http://www.theblaze.com/news/2017/01/05/cnns-chris-cuomo-wishes-they-didnt-have-to-show-chicago-torture-video-on-air/

 

CONSERVATIVE REPUBLICAN NEWS
— SANCTUARY CITIES ARE NOT GOING AWAY – Kent Kellar  (DIERSEN: If you promote sanctuary cities, you promote treason.)
http://conservativerepublicannews.com/2017/01/05/sanctuary-cities-are-not-going-away/
— HOLLYWOOD BEGS CONGRESS TO BLOCK TRUMP
http://conservativerepublicannews.com/2017/01/04/video-hollywood-begs-congress-to-block-trump/

 

THE HILL
— Donald Trump should fire Richard Cordray – GREGORY T. ANGELO  (DIERSEN: My critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes would hint/imply/argue/shout that I must be far worse than Cordray because a) my Democrat GAO superiors forced me to retire in 1997 when I was 49 years old, did not promote me beyond GS-13, kept me off audits of IRS for all but 3 of the almost 18 years that I worked for GAO, and forced me to take an $18,459 pay cut in today’s dollars to transfer from IRS to GAO in 1980, b) my Democrat IRS superiors did not promote me beyond GS-12, disallowed my education deductions, and disallowed my partial day per diem claims, and c) my Democrat Post Office superiors forced me resign in 1969 and disallowed my sick leave requests.)
http://thehill.com/blogs/congress-blog/economy-budget/312830-donald-trump-should-fire-richard-cordray

 

ABC NEWS
— Criminal Charges Filed Against 4 Suspects in Facebook Live Assault Case – MORGAN WINSOR and JULIA JACOBO
http://abcnews.go.com/US/criminal-charges-filed-suspects-facebook-live-assault-case/story?id=44577694

 

WASHINGTON POST
— Hate crime charges filed after ‘reprehensible’ video shows attack on mentally ill man in Chicago – Mark Berman and Derek Hawkins
https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/morning-mix/wp/2017/01/05/4-in-custody-after-group-beats-disabled-man-on-facebook-live-while-shouting-anti-trump-profanities-chicago-police-say/

 

WALL STREET JORNAL
— Trump: CIA Is Bloated, Needs to Be Pared Down  (DIERSEN: During the 1980s and 1990s, Republicans said that GAO was bloated and needed to be pared down.  The Democrats who ran GAO used that to get rid of the agency’s employees who were Republican, White, male, older, and/or non-veteran.)
http://www.wsj.com/video/trump-cia-is-bloated-needs-to-be-pared-down/AD0BBA97-39F4-4CE6-A449-367194591CF5.html
— Trump’s Debts Are Widely Held on Wall Street, Creating New Potential Conflicts  More than 150 financial institutions hold debts connected to president-elect, analysis shows – JEAN EAGLESHAM and LISA SCHWARTZ  (DIERSEN: If you have any debts, your critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes will hint/imply/argue/shout that you have a conflict of interest with those who you owe money to.  My wife and I have not had any debts since we paid off our mortgage during the 1990s.)
http://www.wsj.com/articles/trump-debts-are-widely-held-on-wall-street-creating-new-potential-conflicts-1483637414
— More Older Americans Taking Out Student Loans  Most are financing educations of children, grandchildren; 40% of those 65 and older are in default – YUKA HAYASHI
http://www.wsj.com/articles/more-older-americans-taking-out-student-loans-1483656188

 

BOSTON GLOBE
— The coming civil servant witch hunt – Hank Johnson Jr. (DIERSEN: What about Civil Service Retirement System (CSRS) pensions and health, dental, and vision insurance subsidies for federal retirees?  If they have not done so already, will my critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes shout at my Congressman Peter Roskam a) that I caused all of his problems and b) that he should cut my CSRS pension and my health, dental, and vision insurance subsidies to $1?)
https://www.bostonglobe.com/opinion/2017/01/05/johnson/4qcY2vVW2cpAcfVnxzhrKN/story.html
(FROM THE ARTICLE: The GOP took a lot of flak this past week for its foolish attempt to use House rules to gut the Office of Congressional Ethics. Public scrutiny quickly sunk that effort, but another very dangerous rule change passed without much fanfare or media attention. As a result, House Republicans — with the backing of the incoming Trump administration — now have powerful tools to attack not just entire federal departments, but to go after individual federal workers as well. It’s called the Holman Rule, which was first used in 1876 and last used by Congress in 1983. It allows members on either side of the aisle to offer amendments to appropriations bills — which are often hundreds of pages long — in order to reduce the amount of money an agency receives, the number of employees an agency has, or the amount of money an individual federal employee can be paid. It’s alarming that members of Congress will now be able to engage in targeted witch hunts against entire departments or individual employees who happen to work on subjects that do not fit a representative’s values or agenda. The most obvious targets are Department of Energy climate scientists and State Department teams that work on gender equality issues — both of which have already been singled out by yet-to-be-sworn-in Trump administration. But the rule change can broadly apply to any program or individual civil servant. This means any federal employees — such as those who help monitor dangerous chemicals in the environment, patent examiners, those who administer vital health and food programs, federal student loan advisers — can be targeted. Reviving the Holman Rule is not just about finding waste. The author of the rule change clearly stated that members could cut the amount of money “that could be paid to an employee of the US government.” This is not to say that House members would engage in such behavior, but even allowing for such powers in the legislative process, without any input from the agency or the targeted employee, is unacceptable. The federal workforce has undergone many cutbacks under both Republican and Democratic administrations. The fantastical myth that civil servants are somehow responsible for a ballooning “big government” is simply pretext for baseless political attacks on federal workers. Employees of the federal government work in every congressional district to keep our food, water, and air safe for all Americans. We must take a stand to protect hard-working, diligent employees who now find themselves at risk of losing their jobs or suffering crippling pay cuts if a particular member of Congress or president decides to single him or her out. Members of our country’s federal workforce should not be turned into political pawns.)

 

BLOOMBERG
— People Are Bailing on Chris Christie’s New Jersey. How Is Your State Holding Up?  United Van Lines issues its annual report on the migratory patterns of the American human. – Peter Coy
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2017-01-05/people-are-bailing-on-chris-christie-s-new-jersey-how-is-your-state-holding-up

 

WHIO
— Ohio Gov. John Kasich will attend Donald Trump inauguration – Laura A. Bischoff
http://www.whio.com/news/ohio-gov-john-kasich-will-attend-donald-trump-inauguration/sOFFRSFzhSn2gVgSVGnQ5K/

 

NEW REPUBLIC
— Progressive Protesters Are Ready for Trump. Thanks, Obama.  The activist left was anemic under Bush, but flourished under Obama. – GRAHAM VYSE
https://newrepublic.com/article/139627/progressive-protesters-ready-trump-thanks-obama

 

NEW YORK MAGAZINE
— The GOP Just Gave Congress the Power to Cut the Salaries of Individual Civil Servants to $1 – Eric Levitz  (DIERSEN: What about Civil Service Retirement System (CSRS) pensions and health, dental, and vision insurance subsidies for federal retirees?  If they have not done so already, will my critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes shout at my Congressman Peter Roskam a) that I caused all of his problems and b) that he should cut my CSRS pension and my health, dental, and vision insurance subsidies to $1?)
http://nymag.com/daily/intelligencer/2017/01/congress-can-now-cut-the-pay-of-individual-civil-servants.html

 

ILLINOIS CPA SOCIETY
— 10 New Year’s Resolutions to Amp Up Your Career  Here’s how to spend 2017 reveling in success. – Judy Giannetto  (DIERSEN: I was not able to “find a sponsor” after my Democrat superiors succeeded in getting rid of a) my sponsor at IRS who promoted me in 1972, 1973, and 1974 and b) my sponsor at GAO who hired me in 1980, got me assigned to audits of IRS in 1986, and c) promoted me in 1986.)
http://www.icpas.org/information/copy-desk/article/january-2017/10-new-years-resolutions-to-amp-up-your-career
(FROM THE ARTICLE: 4. I will find a sponsor  Just about everyone is familiar with a mentor, but a sponsor is a different breed of career facilitator. Sponsors are actively invested in your success—much as an agent might be. Typically heralding from the upper echelons of a firm or company, sponsors will make it their mission to connect you to the people and the organizations that will make things happen in your career. They will promote you, support you and advise you as you climb up the ladder. Not surprisingly then, they’re looking for top achievers with their eyes on the prize.)

January 4 Morning Edition

ABC7
— NAACP President Arrested Protesting Sessions’ Nomination – ABC News
https://abc7chicago.com/news/naacp-president-arrested-protesting-sessions-nomination/1685036/

 

NBC5
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Democrats promote Duckworth.
http://www.nbcchicago.com/blogs/ward-room/Tammy-Duckworth-Sworn-In-Senate-409568965.html

 

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— Congress opens with a Republican stumble, showing battles ahead between Trump and GOP – Lisa Mascaro
http://www.chicagotribune.com/la-na-house-ethics-reversal-20170103-story.html
— Democrats, seeking credit for House ethics reversal, watch it go to Trump – David Weigel
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/nationworld/politics/ct-democrats-house-ethics-trump-20170103-story.html
— State lawmaker Monique Davis steps down after long career – Monique Garcia
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/ct-lawmaker-retires-monique-davis-0104-story.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Democrats promote Duckworth.
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/politics/ct-tammy-duckworth-sworn-in-met-20170103-story.html
— Trump alleges delay in his briefing on ‘so-called’ Russian hacking; U.S. official says there wasn’t one – John Wagner
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/nationworld/politics/ct-trump-intelligence-briefing-on-russian-hacking-20170103-story.html
— Nation’s bedbug capital is no longer Chicago, Orkin says – Becky Yerak
http://www.chicagotribune.com/business/ct-chicago-bedbugs-orkin-0104-biz-20170103-story,amp.html
— Obama going out in a blaze of self-interest – Jonah Goldberg
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/columnists/sns-201701031000–tms–jgoldbrgctnjg-a20170104-20170104-column.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: An anti-Trump says “How Trump’s 10-year-old son could guide U.S. cybersecurity.”
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/opinion/commentary/ct-cybersecurity-computers-internet-trump-perspec-0104-20170103-story.html
— FRONT PAGE TOP OF FOLD: Chicago, public housing agencies to implement federal smoking ban – Nereida Moreno
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/ct-public-housing-smoking-met-20161229-story.html

 

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— If Trump won’t lead, there’s always Pope Francis – Neil Steinberg
http://chicago.suntimes.com/columnists/steinberg-if-trump-wont-lead-theres-always-pope-francis/
— AS THE DEMOCRAT PARTY’S STRANGLEHOLD ON CHICAGO TIGHTENS: Chicago’s shootings ‘contagious’ like a disease, new study says – Frank Main
http://chicago.suntimes.com/news/chicagos-shootings-contagious-like-a-disease-new-study-says/
— Ty Warner’s turnaround year – Shia Kapos
http://chicago.suntimes.com/news/kapos-ty-warners-turnaround-year/
— Sailing away from Trumpland – Roger Simon  (DIERSEN HEADLINE: Anti-Trumps want America and rest of the world to be anti-Trump, anti-Protestant, anti-conservative, anti-Republican, anti-American, anti-White, anti-male, anti-older people, anti-rich people, anti-gun owners, anti-German Americans, anti-draft avoiders, and/or anti-those whose ancestors have been in America longer than their ancestors.)
http://chicago.suntimes.com/opinion/roger-simon-sailing-away-from-trumpland/
— House GOP bawling like Old Chicago aldermen – Editorial
http://chicago.suntimes.com/opinion/editorial-house-gop-bawling-like-old-chicago-aldermen/

 

DAILY HERALD
— 911 calls released in case of teen shot by DuPage deputy – Robert Sanchez
http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20170103/news/170109822/

 

WTTW
— Illinois Delegation Split on Repeal of Obamacare – Paris Schutz
http://chicagotonight.wttw.com/2017/01/03/illinois-delegation-split-repeal-obamacare

 

SPRINGFIELD STATE JOURNAL REGISTER
— New Republican majority in Congress stumbles with ethics gaffe – Editorial
http://www.sj-r.com/opinion/20170103/our-view-new-republican-majority-in-congress-stumbles-with-ethics-gaffe
— Springfield friends making their marks at top colleges – Jason Nevel  (DIERSEN: Did you get accepted by an Ivy League university?  I did not.  My critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes a) would use Eric Mason, Alexa Brown, and Kanicia Green to demonize me, to denigrate me, and to condemn me as being a complete and utter failure and b) would stress that unlike Mason, Brown, and Green, I was born with a silver spoon in my mouth and I have always been privileged.)
http://www.sj-r.com/news/20170101/springfield-friends-making-their-marks-at-top-colleges

 

CHAMPAIGN/URBANA NEWS GAZETTE
— House Democrats getting nervous – Editorial
http://www.news-gazette.com/opinion/editorials/2017-01-04/house-democrats-getting-nervous.html

 

PEORIA JOURNAL STAR
— Illinois Democrats express concerns, but see chance to work with Trump – Chris Kaergard
http://www.pjstar.com/news/20170103/illinois-democrats-express-concerns-but-see-chance-to-work-with-trump

 

HERALD & REVIEW
— Blagojevich undeserving of a pardon – Editorial  (DIERSEN: My critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes do not want me to be pardoned either.  They want me to admit that my being the GOPUSA Illinois Editor since 2000, my being a TAPROOT Republicans of Illinois chairman 2005-2012, my being a Wheaton Chamber of Commerce Government Affairs Committee member 2003-2011, my being a Milton Township Republican Central Committee webmaster 2008-2010 and 2000-2004, my being an Illinois Center Right Coalition Steering Committee member 2003-2007, my being an American Association of Political Consultants Midwest Chapter board member 2001-2004, my being a Republican Precinct Committeeman since 1999, my being etc. caused all of their problems, caused all of your problems, caused all of my problems, and caused all of everyone’s problems. My critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes hint/imply/argue/shout that if they, or someone who they manipulate/dominate, had been the GOPUSA Illinois Editor since 2000, Republicans would not have suffered any defeats in Illinois since 2000.)
http://herald-review.com/news/opinion/editorial/our-views-blagojevich-undeserving-of-a-pardon/article_63e2208a-b902-5041-8bc0-ba665d865952.html

 

SOUTHERN
— State Rep. John Bradley retires from 117th District seat – NEFETERIA BREWSTER
http://thesouthern.com/news/local/govt-and-politics/state-rep-john-bradley-retires-from-th-district-seat/article_df35af26-d72a-57b8-8850-3daa4b155096.html

 

CENTRAL ILLINOIS PROUD
— Chuck Schumer: Trump opposition leader  ‘We’ll be holding his feet to the fire’ – CNN  (DIERSEN: Who are the Trump opposition leaders in your precinct, in your municipality, in your township/ward, in your county, and in Illinois?  What will they do to get rid of Trump and to get rid of Trump’s supporters?)
http://www.centralillinoisproud.com/news/chuck-schumer-trump-opposition-leader/635706142

 

NORTHERN PUBLIC RADIO & QUAD CITIES ONLINE & BURLINGTON HAWK EYE
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Democrats promote Bustos.
http://northernpublicradio.org/post/representative-bustos-considering-run-governor
http://www.qconline.com/news/local/bustos-busy-on-opening-day-of-th-congress/article_72f82fc8-2724-5b99-b0f6-70cf0bfc408b.html
http://www.thehawkeye.com/news/local/bustos-recognized-as-rising-star-as-new-congress-is-sworn/article_0bae6c03-89f8-5c99-8bcb-853c82d49b84.html

 

PUBLIC NEWS SERVICE
— Gun Sales Slow in Illinois Since Trump’s Election
http://www.publicnewsservice.org/2017-01-04/criminal-justice/gun-sales-slow-in-illinois-since-trumps-election/a55726-1

 

FOX ILLINOIS
— Outgoing Lawmaker Mike Smiddy Frustrated With Top Illinois Leaders
http://foxillinois.com/news/local/outgoing-lawmaker-frustrated-with-top-illinois-leaders

 

TIMES
— Mautino pension hike smaller than thought – David Giuliani
http://www.mywebtimes.com/news/local/mautino-pension-hike-smaller-than-thought/article_eacfa857-d033-5ead-ba43-bb3dcdc821d8.html

 

GOPUSA
— How the Electoral College kept four California counties from dictating to the entire nation!
http://www.gopusa.com/how-the-electoral-college-kept-four-california-counties-from-dictating-to-the-entire-nation/

 

FREEDOM’S JOURNAL
— LIBERAL STRUGGLE AGAINST REALITY – Walter E. Williams
https://freedomsjournalinstitute.org/latest-news/opinion/liberal-struggle-against-reality/

 

FOX NEWS
— Media to Trump and the GOP: Put up or shut up – Howard Kurtz
http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2017/01/04/media-to-trump-and-gop-put-up-or-shut-up.html

 

NEWSMAX
— Trump’s Chance to Revamp Govt Historic – Conrad Black
http://www.newsmax.com/ConradBlack/government-obamacare/2017/01/03/id/766626/

 

BREITBART
— Cuba’s Military Celebrates Anti-Trump ‘Fighting People’s March’ – Frances Martel
http://www.breitbart.com/national-security/2017/01/03/cuba-military-parade-scare-trump/
— Rep. Gohmert: Speaker Ryan Promised Hastert Rule, No Amnesty, No Trade Deals – NEIL W. MCCABE
http://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/01/03/gohmert-ryan-amnesty-trade-hastert/
— Democratic Party Is Losing Its Moderate Members, Says Gallup – NEIL MUNRO  (DIERSEN: Ever-increasingly, to be a Democrat is to be anti-Protestant, anti-conservative, 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://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/01/03/moderates-lose-share-democratic-party/

 

AMERICAN THINKER
— Addressing Chicago Violence – Daniel John Sobieski
http://www.americanthinker.com/articles/2017/01/addressing_chicago_violence.html
— Guess what the NAACP thinks of Trump’s AG pick – Lloyd Marcus
http://www.americanthinker.com/blog/2017/01/guess_what_the_naacp_thinks_of_trumps_ag_pick.html

 

WASHINGTON EXAMINER
— How successful is Trump in targeting companies? – JOSEPH LAWLER  (DIERSEN: Will Trump target the many companies that are anti-Protestant, anti-conservative, anti-Republican, anti-American, anti-White, anti-male, anti-older people, anti-rich people, anti-gun owners, anti-German Americans, anti-draft dodgers, and/or anti-those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time?)
http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/how-successful-is-trump-in-targeting-companies/article/2610816
— Federal workers eye $40,000 ‘buyout’ to duck Trump jobs freeze, cuts – PAUL BEDARD
http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/federal-workers-eye-40000-buyout-to-duck-trump-jobs-freeze-cuts/article/2610737

 

THE HILL
— Trump flexes power over GOP – NIALL STANAGE
http://thehill.com/homenews/administration/312591-trump-flexes-power-over-gop
— Schumer: Trump ‘really dumb’ for attacking intelligence agencies – MALLORY SHELBOURNE
https://origin-nyi.thehill.com/homenews/administration/312605-schumer-trump-being-really-dumb-by-going-after-intelligence-community

 

REUTERS
— Civil rights activists arrested protesting Trump’s Attorney General pick
http://www.reuters.com/article/us-usa-trump-naacp-idUSKBN14N1TL

 

NEW YORK TIMES
— California Hires Eric Holder as Legal Bulwark Against Donald Trump – ADAM NAGOURNEY  (DIERSEN: Who will the anti-Trumps in your precinct, in your municipality, in your township/ward, in your county, and in Illinois hire to be their “Legal Bulwark Against Donald Trump?”)
http://www.nytimes.com/2017/01/04/us/california-eric-holder-donald-trump.html
— House Fires at Ethics and Shoots Self – Editorial
http://www.nytimes.com/2017/01/03/opinion/house-fires-at-ethics-and-shoots-self.html

 

WASHINGTON POST
— How Megyn Kelly’s move to NBC could change the cable news landscape – Callum Borchers  (DIERSEN: Anti-Trumps want Kelly to demonize, to denigrate, and to condemn Trump and individuals, organizations, companies, governments, and countries that are Trump supporters, Protestant, conservative, Republican, American, White, male, older, rich, gun owners, German American, draft avoiders, and/or those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.  Will Kelly do that?)
https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/the-fix/wp/2017/01/03/how-megyn-kellys-move-to-nbc-could-change-the-cable-news-landscape/
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Anti-Trumps say “The myth and reality of Donald Trump’s job claims.”
https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/wonk/wp/2017/01/03/trump-reiterates-threat-of-a-border-tax-this-time-general-motors-is-in-the-crosshairs/

 

BOSTON HERALD
— Obama appears unlikely to go quietly into the sunset – Chris Cassidy
http://www.bostonherald.com/news/us_politics/2017/01/obama_appears_unlikely_to_go_quietly_into_the_sunset

 

USA TODAY
— Petitions aim to stop bands from performing in Inaugural Parade – Rachel Ohm
http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation-now/2017/01/03/petitions-bands-trump-inaugural-parade/96138548/
— Survey finds Congress more Christian than the rest of America – Eliza Collins  (DIERSEN: My critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes who are a member of a church, who attend church services, and/or give money to a church demonize, denigrate, and condemn those like me who are not a member of a church, who do not attend church services, and/or who do not give money to a church. My critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes are extremely judgmental.  They determine which activities, individuals, organizations, companies, governments, countries, etc. should be promoted and which should be destroyed.)
http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/onpolitics/2017/01/03/survey-finds-congress-more-christian-than-rest-america/96106898/

 

WALL STREET JOURNAL
— Fake Ethics Reform Fiasco  The House GOP shows it will too easily bend to liberals—and Trump. – Editorial
http://www.wsj.com/articles/fake-ethics-reform-fiasco-1483488727
— Trump Knocks U.S. Intelligence Agencies Over Russia Hacking Review  Briefing to be held on Friday; ‘very strange!’ Trump says – DAMIAN PALETTA
http://www.wsj.com/articles/trump-mocks-u-s-intelligence-agencies-over-russia-hacking-review-1483500978
— The Growing Threat of ‘Illiberal Democracy’  What happens when rule by the people conflicts with individual rights? – WILLIAM A. GALSTON
http://www.wsj.com/articles/the-growing-threat-of-illiberal-democracy-1483488245
— More Chinese Are Sending Younger Children to Schools in U.S.  Trend follows surging Chinese enrollment in U.S. colleges; a Jiangxi father says, ‘U.S. education is better’ – MIRIAM JORDAN
http://www.wsj.com/articles/more-chinese-are-sending-younger-children-to-schools-in-u-s-1483485315
http://www.wsj.com/video/chinese-families-send-younger-students-to-us-schools/57364F76-DDEA-461E-9358-35C40F08B245.html

 

FORBES
— How To Avoid Burnout When The Internet Is Your Job – Morra Aarons-Mele
http://www.forbes.com/sites/morraaaronsmele/2017/01/03/avoiding-burnout-when-the-internet-is-your-job/#8d23ecd90d16

 

EDITOR AND PUBLISHER
— The Solution to Fake News – Nu Yang  (DIERSEN: Ever-increasingly, newspapers act as arms of the Democrat Party.)
http://www.editorandpublisher.com/columns/editorial-the-solution-to-fake-news/
(FROM THE ARTICLE: With President-elect Donald Trump set to take office this month, newspapers at major publications like the New York Times and Wall Street Journal have seen a major bump in subscriptions. In a span of a few weeks after the election, the Times confirmed it had about 132,000 paid print and digital subscriptions while the Journal reported it saw a 300 percent increase in new subscribers a day after Trump was elected. Publishers should take this news as an encouraging sign that the public does want accurate and truthful reporting. Newspapers remain an important and powerful brand, and they should be the solution for fake news. Let’s not forget that before social media and algorithms dictated to us what was considered news, newspapers were our source of information. Despite many journalists operating with leaner newsrooms and resources, they still put in the same time and energy while covering this election. But when we look back at 2016, there were certainly some media lessons that had we all had to learn, but now we need to move forward and pick ourselves up because there’s still plenty of work that needs to be done.)

 

AMERICAN PROSPECT
— Disclosing the Costs of Corporate Welfare  A new government database will soon spotlight the true costs of corporate tax breaks. – GREG LEROY
http://prospect.org/article/disclosing-costs-corporate-welfare

 

ROYALE GAZETTE
— No morally better than we were 100 years ago – Nicholas Pell
http://www.royalgazette.com/opinion/article/20170104/no-morally-better-than-we-were-100-years-ago

January 1 Evening Edition

ABC7
— NEWSVIEWS: NEW ILLINOIS LAWS
http://abc7chicago.com/politics/newsviews-new-illinois-laws/1680607/
(FROM THE ARTICLE: The New Year means nearly 200 new laws are now in effect here in Illinois. They impact everything from hair stylists to police dogs and even social media accounts. Discussing some of them are Illinois State Senators Republican Michael Connelly and Democrat Tom Cullerton.)
— 762 MURDERED IN CHICAGO IN 2016 – Michelle Gallardo and Laura Podesta
http://abc7chicago.com/news/762-murdered-in-chicago-in-2016/1681356/
— Trump’s Incoming Press Secretary Questions if Russia Sanctions Are Out of ‘Proportion’ – ABC News
https://abc7chicago.com/news/trumps-incoming-spokesman-questions-if-russia-sanctions-are-out-of-proportion/1681655/

 

NBC5
— Chicago’s 2016 Was One of Bloodiest Years in Decades  In total there were 762 murders, 3,550 shooting incidents, and 4,331 shooting victims in 2016, police said
http://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/chicago-police-violence-plan-409169355.html

 

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— Republican dominance hits mark not seen in half century  (DIERSEN: Yes, but did the majority vote for Trump in your precinct, in your municipality, in your township/ward, and in your county?)
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/nationworld/midwest/ct-wisconsin-legislature-gop-dominance-20170101-story.html
— Trump to continue making news, policy via Twitter, spokesman says – Alan Levin
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/nationworld/ct-donald-trump-twitter-20170101-story.html
— Vandalized Hollywood sign now reads ‘Hollyweed’
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/weird/ct-hollywood-sign-hollyweed-20170101-story.html
— Democrats plan to target eight Trump Cabinet nominees – Ed O’Keefe
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/nationworld/ct-democrats-trump-cabinet-nominees-20170101-story.html
— Mariah Carey bungles New Year’s Eve show, stops singing on live TV
http://www.chicagotribune.com/entertainment/ct-mariah-carey-new-years-eve-20170101-story.html
— Mexican town whose chief earners are in the U.S. worries what happens if they’re sent home – Patrick J. McDonnell
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/nationworld/ct-mexican-town-deportations-20170101-story.html

 

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— Plenty of Illinois Dems in the mix to challenge Rauner – Tina Sfondeles
http://chicago.suntimes.com/news/illinois-democrats-challenge-gov-bruce-rauner/
— Trump expected to embrace bold use of Twitter – AP
http://chicago.suntimes.com/news/trump-expected-to-embrace-bold-use-of-twitter/
— Can presidency shape a man? Not Trump – Laura Washington
http://chicago.suntimes.com/opinion/laura-washington-can-presidency-shape-a-man-not-trump/
— Illinois State Museum: Another long-term casualty of state budget crisis – Editorial
http://chicago.suntimes.com/opinion/editorial-another-long-term-casualty-of-state-budget-crisis/
— DIERSENL HEADLINE: Anti-Trump Jesse Jackson says “Civil rights at risk under Sessions.”  Democrats focus on taking civil rights away from those who are Protestant, conservative, Republican, American, White, male, older, rich, gun owners, German American, and/or those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.
http://chicago.suntimes.com/opinion/jesse-jackson-civil-rights-at-risk-under-sessions/
— What’s so wrong with giving parents school choices? – John Stossel  (DIERSEN: My parents had school choice.  They sent me to Trinity Lutheran Grade School in Crete 1953-1961 and then to Hope Lutheran Grade School in Park Forest 1961-1962 to stay with the Missouri Synod.  My critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes use that to hint/imply/argue/shout that my parents were filthy rich.)
http://chicago.suntimes.com/opinion/john-stossel-whats-so-wrong-with-giving-parents-school-choices/

 

BLOOMINGTON PANTAGRAPH
— Illinois held ‘auction’ of residents while closing facility – AP
http://www.pantagraph.com/ap/state/illinois-held-auction-of-residents-while-closing-facility/article_6e071352-252d-5ded-9fbf-b7c379909cf2.html
— Here’s a 2017 wish — lawmakers do your job – Editorial
http://www.pantagraph.com/news/opinion/editorial/editorial-here-s-a-wish—-lawmakers-do/article_db12d7d2-47e8-5005-a5cf-81ab2651b8ad.html

 

FOX ILLINOIS
— Jacksonville Developmental Center Auction Preceded Move To Group Homes In Illinois – AP
http://foxillinois.com/news/local/report-jdc-auction-preceded-move-to-group-homes-in-illinois

 

FOX NEWS
— Obama’s Petty Attempts To Sabotage Trump Are Bound To Fail – F. H. Buckley
http://nation.foxnews.com/2017/01/01/obama-s-petty-attempts-sabotage-trump-are-bound-fail

 

NEWSMAX
— WSJ Won’t Refer to Trump’s ‘Lies’ as Lies – Eric Mack
http://www.newsmax.com/Politics/wall-street-journal-wont-use-lie-trump-falsehoods/2017/01/01/id/766348/

 

BLAZE
— Incoming press secretary: We should be talking about ‘punishing’ Clinton for manipulating election – Chris Enloe
http://www.theblaze.com/news/2017/01/01/incoming-press-secretary-we-should-be-talking-about-punishing-clinton-for-manipulating-election/

 

BREITBART
— Former Chicago Police Chief Garry McCarthy Blames Black Lives Matter for Rise in Violent Crime – KATHERINE RODRIGUEZ
http://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/01/01/former-chicago-police-chief-blames-black-lives-matter-rise-violent-crime/
— Michele Norris: Make a America Great Again Is Trump’s Deeply Encoded Promise of ‘White Prosperity’ – PAM KEY  (DIERSEN: My Democrat GAO superiors would say that they fought “White Prosperity” when they forced me to retire in 1997 when I was 49 years old, did not promote me beyond GS-13, kept me off audits of IRS for all but 3 of the almost 18 years that I worked for GAO, and forced me to take an $18,459 pay cut in today’s dollars to transfer from IRS to GAO in 1980.  My Democrat IRS superiors would say that they fought “White Prosperity” when they did not promote me beyond GS-12, that they disallowed my education deductions, and that they disallowed my partial day per diem claims.  My Democrat Post Office superiors would say that they fought “White Prosperity” when they forced me resign in 1969 and disallowed my sick leave requests.)
http://www.breitbart.com/video/2017/01/01/michele-norris-make-a-america-great-again-is-trumps-deeply-encoded-promise-of-white-prosperity/
(FROM THE ARTICLE: Sunday on CBS’s “Face The Nation,” radio journalist and former host of the National Public Radio’s “All Things Considered,” Michele Norris said President-elect Donald Trump’s campaign promise to “Make America Great Again,” is a “deeply encoded,” slogan meant as a  “promise of white prosperity above everything else.” Norris said, “In the phrase ‘Make America Great Again,’ there’s one word that if you are a person of color, that you sort of stumble over, and it’s the word ‘again.’ Because you’re talking about going back to a time that was not very comfortable for people of color. They did not have opportunities, they were relegated to the back of the line.”  “And this was a country that — to be honest — was built on the promise of white prosperity above everything else. And for a lot of people, when they hear that message, ‘Make America Great Again,’ deeply encoded in that message is a return to a time where white Americans can assume a certain amount of prosperity,” she added.)

 

WORLD NET DAILY
— GINGRICH’S BIGGEST FEAR ABOUT TRUMP AGENDA  Will his team ‘lose their nerve’ and capitulate to Dem naysayers?
http://www.wnd.com/2017/01/gingrichs-biggest-fear-about-trump-agenda/

 

REAL CLEAR POLITICS
— Gingrich: My Biggest Fear Is That Trump Will Lose His Nerve – Tim Hains
http://www.realclearpolitics.com/video/2017/01/01/gingrich_my_biggest_fear_is_that_trump_will_lose_his_nerve.html
— Donna Brazile: Trump “Has An Enormous Opportunity” To Find Common Ground With Democrats – Tim Hains
http://www.realclearpolitics.com/video/2017/01/01/donna_brazile_trump_has_an_enormous_opportunity_to_find_common_ground_with_democrats.html

 

HUFFINGTON POST
— Donald Trump Is ‘Absolutely’ Going To Keep Tweeting  Hoo boy. – Elise Foley
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/donald-trump-twitter-sean-spicer_us_58695a64e4b0d9a5945be130

 

WASHINGTON POST
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Anti-Trumps say “Priebus faces daunting task bringing order to White House that will feed off chaos.”
https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/priebus-faces-daunting-task-bringing-order-to-white-house-that-will-feed-off-chaos/2017/01/01/5a2ba9e4-cd31-11e6-a87f-b917067331bb_story.html

 

NEW YORK DAILY NEWS
— Newt Gingrich worries Trump’s incoming administration will ‘lose their nerve’ in the White House – Adam Edelman
http://www.nydailynews.com/news/politics/gingrich-worries-trump-administration-lose-nerve-article-1.2930871

 

USA TODAY
— Traveling abroad in the age of Trump – Christopher Elliott (DIERSEN: Foreign countries and their citizens want U.S. Presidents who put the interests of foreign countries and their citizens ahead of the interests of America and its citizens.)
http://www.usatoday.com/story/travel/advice/2017/01/01/traveling-abroad-donald-trump-administration/95999452/
(FROM THE ARTICLE: How should Americans travel abroad in the age of Donald Trump? No matter how you voted in the last election, the answer is the same: carefully. But also, definitely. As the president-elect prepares to take office Jan. 20, travelers have expressed worries about how they’ll be perceived internationally after a lengthy campaign that tested the limits of civility. “A potentially controversial president means you have to prepare,” says Colby Martin, an intelligence director for Pinkerton. “Americans traveling abroad need to have a comprehensive plan for staying safe.” Reality check: Most international trips abroad will probably — hopefully — be uneventful, regardless who’s in the White House.  That’s because our most popular destinations are Mexico and Canada, in that order. And they’re used to the ups and downs of our political system and accustomed to American visitors. Roughly the same number of Americans visit Canada as they do all of Europe. But wander outside the well-trodden areas, and things could get interesting, say experts.)

 

PALM BEACH POST
— After whirlwind week at winter White House, Trump leaves town – Jeff Ostrowski
http://www.palmbeachpost.com/news/update-after-whirlwind-week-winter-white-house-trump-leaves-town/6N7FulQpozA0SnTw7FTDDI/

 

NEWSWEEK
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Anti-Trump ROBERT REICH says “TIME FOR TRUMP TO START BEHAVING LIKE A PRESIDENT.”
http://www.newsweek.com/robert-reich-time-trump-start-behaving-president-537627

 

TRUTHOUT
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Anti-Trumps say “A Bad Year Ends, a Worse One Begins” and ask “What Will You Do With 2017?”
http://www.truth-out.org/opinion/item/38914-a-bad-year-ends-a-worse-one-begins-what-will-you-do-with-2017
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Anti-Trumps ask “How Do Republicans Get Away With Voter Suppression?”  Anti-Trumps were not suppressed in my precinct: 211 voted for Clinton and only 137 voted for Trump.)
http://www.truth-out.org/opinion/item/38936-how-do-republicans-get-away-with-voter-suppression

 

ALTERNET
— Former Employee Sues Google, Claims It Maintained an Internal Spy Network That Encouraged Workers to Snitch on Each Other  Did Google illegally monitor its workers’ electronic devices? – Michael Arria  (DIERSEN: Federal employees know that their superiors want help in meeting their Affirmative Action, Diversity, and Inclusion quotas, goals, and targets, that is, that their superiors want help in getting rid of their employees who are Republican, White, male, older, and/or non-veteran.)
http://www.alternet.org/labor/former-google-employee-files-lawsuit-against-company-claims-they-maintained-internal-spy