December 7 Evening Edition

CBS2
— Trump Picks Rockford Native Heather Nauert As U.N. Ambassador – CNN
https://chicago.cbslocal.com/2018/12/07/heather-nauert-united-nations-ambassador-donald-trump-fox-news-state-department/

 

DAILY HERALD
— Longtime lawmaker Tom Johnson remembered as ‘effective advocate’ in Springfield – Katlyn Smith (DIERSEN: Those who read GOPUSA ILLINOIS emails knew Thursday morning, December 6, 2018, that Tom Johnson had died (https://www.hultgrenfh.com/obituary/tom-johnson). It was the 12th link in the email that I sent out at 9:00 AM that day. What do you say to those who discourage everyone from reading GOPUSA ILLINOIS emails?)
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20181207/longtime-lawmaker-remembered-as-effective-advocate-in-springfield
— HARDCOPY ARTICLE TITLE: Want a job for summer? Act now – Sue Omanson (DIERSEN: Did you take bad jobs when you were in high school and college? I did. I did yard work and delivered newspapers 1962-1964; washed dishes 1964-1966; cleaned golf shoes, chipped slag, and pumped gasoline in 1966; delivered mail 1966-1969; and worked on an automobile assembly line and as a security guard in 1970. My critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes have always used that against me.)
https://www.dailyherald.com/submitted/20181205/park-district-kidsmatter-sponsor-job-fair
— Former Lake County Sheriff Curran asking for a discovery recount – Lee Filas
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20181207/former-lake-county-sheriff-curran-asking-for-a-discovery-recount

 

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— Big money boosted Lauren Underwood, but $7 million was not enough for Peter Roskam in defeat – Patrick M. O’Connell (DIERSEN: Both Roskam and Hultgren endorsed me when I first ran for Republican Precinct Committeeman in 2000. Government is nasty. Politics is nasty. My critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes are nasty. Since 2000 have hinted/implied/argued/shouted that I caused all of Roskam’s and Hultgren’s problems a) with what I have done as a Republican Precinct Committeeman since 1999 and as the GOPUSA Illinois Editor since 2000 and b) with what I did as a TAPROOT Republicans of Illinois chairman 2005-2012, Wheaton Chamber of Commerce Government Affairs Committee member 2003-2011, Milton Township Republican Central Committee webmaster 2008-2010 and 2000-2004, Illinois Center Right Coalition Steering Committee member 2003-2007, and American Association of Political Consultants Midwest Chapter board member 2001-2004.)
https://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/politics/ct-met-underwood-hultgren-casten-roskam-campaign-money-summary-20181207-story.html
— Illinois and 38 other states are fighting back against robocalls – Robert Channick
https://www.chicagotribune.com/business/ct-biz-robocall-state-coalition-20181206-story.html

 

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— Trump demands border wall money; shutdown showdown nears – AP
https://chicago.suntimes.com/immigration/trump-demands-border-wall-money-shutdown-showdown-nears/
— Pritzker will have his work cut out for him
https://chicago.suntimes.com/columnists/pritzker-minimum-wage-business/
— Daley nephew lost millions for pension system: MAYOR’S NEPHEW, BACKER GOT $9 MILLION IN FEES, MOST OF THAT FOR MANAGING DEALS THAT TANKED – Tim Novak
https://chicago.suntimes.com/feature/daley-pension-debacle-where-did-54-million-go

 

CRAIN’S CHICAGO BUSINESS
— How Pritzker’s lieutenant plans to use her ‘lite guv’ platform While the state’s No. 2 job is long on influence and short on statutory authority, Juliana Stratton plans to hammer home criminal justice and equality, themes that have dominated her life. – LYNNE MAREK
https://www.chicagobusiness.com/government/how-pritzkers-lieutenant-plans-use-her-lite-guv-platform

 

WBBM 780
— Governor-Elect JB Pritzker Vows To Stand Up For Immigrants In Illinois – ROB HART (DIERSEN: “Stand up for immigrants in Illinois” is code for a) promoting illegal immigration, b) promoting mass legal immigration, c) replacing citizens of America with citizens of foreign countries, and d) using the aforesaid to get rid of Trump supporters once and for all.)
https://wbbm780.radio.com/articles/governor-elect-jb-pritzker-vows-stand-immigrants-illinois

 

PEORIA JOURNAL STAR
— Caterpillar attorney in tax and trade criminal case tapped by Trump for AG – Matt Buedel
https://www.pjstar.com/news/20181207/caterpillar-attorney-in-tax-and-trade-criminal-case-tapped-by-trump-for-ag

 

ILLINOIS NEWS NETWORK
— Rauner say yes to infrastructure bill, no to new taxes – Greg Bishop
https://www.ilnews.org/news/state_politics/rauner-say-yes-to-infrastructure-bill-no-to-new-taxes/article_475a7dc4-fa55-11e8-9961-dfe6fe96823c.html

 

ILLINOIS REVIEW
— WILL THERE BE AN ILLINOIS GOP?
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2018/12/will-there-be-an-illinois-gop.html
(FROM THE ARTICLE: John McGlasson, the 16th CD State Central Committeeman, said that he did not anticipate any party leadership changes in the near future. “I can say that Chairman Schneider has every intention of staying on. He did not offer any apologies. Did not offer anything new. They blamed the usual suspects – but the chairman did look me in the eye several times,” McGlasson said. “In my opinion, they think there should be a unified message and that message should not be pro-President Trump, should not be pro-life, should not be pro-Second Amendment,” McGlasson said. “They want a unified message – a message that is theirs.”)
— GOP SENATOR PAUL SCHIMPF ASKS SATANIC STATUE BE REMOVED FROM CAPITOL CHRISTMAS DISPLAY
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2018/12/gop-senator-asks-satanic-statue-be-removed-from-capitol-christmas-display.html
— THORNER: WITH SOCIALISM GROWING, WHAT ARE OUR CHANCES OF MAKING AMERICA GREAT AGAIN?
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2018/12/thorner-with-socialism-growing-what-are-our-chances-of-making-america-great-again-.html

 

CAPITOL FAX
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: An anti-Republican who knows full-well that those who have dominated the Illinois Republican Party (IRP) since at least the 1970s despise, if not hate, conservatives, that is, despise, if not hate, the base of the IRP, says “Maybe they should read the platform?”
https://capitolfax.com/2018/12/07/maybe-they-should-read-the-platform/
— 13th Ward files 2,700 revocation affidavits for opponent’s 1,703 petition signatures
https://capitolfax.com/2018/12/07/13th-ward-files-2700-revocation-affidavits-for-opponents-1703-petition-signatures/

 

NEWSMAX
— Kinzinger: Pelosi, Dems Used to be ‘Hawks’ on Immigration – Sandy Fitzgerald
https://www.newsmax.com/newsfront/adam-kinzinger-nancy-pelosi-chuck-schumer-border-wall/2018/12/07/id/893660/

 

GOPUSA
— How Trump can beat the deep-state coup (DIERSEN: Do/did your superiors, supervisors, coworkers, and/or subordinates view you as being a member of the deep state? Mine did while I worked for the federal government 1966-1969 and 1971-1997 a) because they were Democrats and I was a Republican; b) because I refused to help them get rid of employees because they were Republican, White, male, and/or non-veteran and had not made GS-13 (currently $96,403) by age 25, GS-14 (currently $113,920) by age 30, GS-15 (currently $134,000) by age 35, and Senior Executive Service (currently $164,200) by age 40; c) because I opposed political affiliation discrimination; d) because I opposed reverse discrimination; and e) because I opposed age discrimination. Because of the aforesaid, a) my Democrat GAO superiors forced me to retire in 1997 when I was 49 years old, gave me unfair performance expectations and appraisals, always ranked me in the bottom half of my coworkers for pay-for-performance purposes, did not promote me beyond GS-13, got rid of my mentor in 1987, kept me off audits of IRS for all but 3 of the almost 18 years that I worked for GAO, and forced me to take a $19,203 (26%) 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 in 1978, got rid of my mentor in 1975, and disallowed my partial day per diem claims in 1974; and c) my Democrat Post Office superiors forced me resign in 1969 and disallowed my sick leave requests in 1969 and 1968.)
http://www.gopusa.com/?p=60605

 

ROLL CALL
— Expect Record Turnout in 2020 No reason to think Trump won’t continue to drive voters to the polls on both sides – Nathan L. Gonzales (DIERSEN: Democrats will ever-increasingly a) promote hatred against Trump and b) get voters to punish Trump by voting for Democrats. What should Republicans do about that?)
https://www.rollcall.com/news/gonzales/expect-record-turnout-2020

 

WALL STREET JOURNAL
— ‘Stop Calling John:’ Kelly Is Expected to Leave White House Post Trump moves to replace chief of staff as he shakes up administration; new U.N. ambassador, attorney general also named – Peter Nicholas, Michael C. Bender and Rebecca Ballhaus
https://www.wsj.com/articles/kelly-is-expected-to-leave-post-as-trump-shakes-up-administration-1544204965

 

FORBES
— Mayor Rahm Emanuel Showers City Employees With $481 Million in Overtime, Extra Pay, Cash Benefits – Adam Andrzejewski
https://www.forbes.com/sites/adamandrzejewski/2018/12/07/mayor-rahm-emanuel-showers-city-employees-with-481-million-in-overtime-extra-pay-cash-benefits/#25d03e484b76

 

FED WEEK
— Military Personnel More Expensive than Federal Employees, CBO Says
https://www.fedweek.com/federal-managers-daily-report/military-personnel-more-expensive-than-federal-employees-cbo-says/

 

COLDWELL Banker
— FOR SALE: 518 West Roosevelt Road, Wheaton – $394,900 (.65 acre vacant lot)
https://www.coldwellhomes.com/Property/Detail/MRED/10150761/518-West-Roosevelt-Road-WHEATON-IL-60187

December 5 Morning Edition

ABC7
— World bids farewell to President George HW Bush in state funeral today
https://abc7chicago.com/politics/world-bids-farewell-to-president-george-hw-bush-today/4836322/

 

NBC5
— Former President George H.W. Bush’s National Funeral to Begin As at notable moments in his life, Bush brought together Republicans and Democrats in his death, and not only the VIPs – Calvin Woodward, Laurie Kellman and Ashraf Khalil
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/national-international/George-HW-Bush-State-Funeral-Washington-DC-501957001.html

 

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— Alderman says Chicago Cubs ownership looking to take him out of the (political) ballgame – John Byrne
https://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/politics/ct-met-ricketts-family-44th-ward-20181108-story.html
— Orland Park approves new budget, tax levy – Mike Nolan
https://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/daily-southtown/news/ct-sta-orland-park-budget-st-1205-story.html

 

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— Pritzker won more votes than any gov candidate since ‘Big Jim’ Thompson in 1976
https://chicago.suntimes.com/news/pritzker-rauner-final-vote-tally-jim-edgar-thompson-1976-1994/
— Judges, pols and pals pony up for ‘stand-up guy’ Ed Burke—despite federal probe – Mitchell Armentrout and Mark Brown
https://chicago.suntimes.com/news/judges-pols-ed-burke-fundraiser-friends-holiday-federal-probe/
— How detaining undocumented immigrants became a $10M cash cow for McHenry County – Rachel Frazin and Alexandra Arriaga
https://chicago.suntimes.com/immigration/ice-immigration-customs-enforcement-mchenry-county-undocumented-detainees/

 

NORTHWEST HERALD
— George H.W. Bush made two 1988 campaign stops in McHenry County – Former president visited MCC in 1988 – HANNAH PROKOP
https://www.nwherald.com/2018/12/04/george-h-w-bush-made-two-1988-campaign-stops-in-mchenry-county/as5j5d8/

 

TIMES
— Kinzinger: GOP should look ahead to 2020 Congressman disgusted by president’s reaction to election results – Derek Barichello
https://www.mywebtimes.com/2018/12/03/kinzinger-gop-should-look-ahead-to-2020/asyck0m/

 

WGLT
— DISGUSTING, TRAGIC: Republican state Sen. Jason Barickman said he will co-sponsor a 2019 measure to legalize cannabis. – MARY CULLEN
http://www.wglt.org/post/how-legalizing-marijuana-would-impact-mclean-county-businesses#stream/0

 

CHICAGO NOW
— Berkowitz w Glennon on Chicago’s & IL’s pension implosions & how Chicago Mayoral Candidates handle the mess
http://www.chicagonow.com/public-affairs-with-jeff-berkowitz/2018/12/watch-berkowitz-w-glennon-on-chicagos-ils-pension-implosions-how-mayoral-candidates-handle-the-mess-cable-web/

 

ILLINOIS FAMILY INSTITUTE
— Planned Parenthood’s Footprint Growing in Illinois
https://illinoisfamily.org/exclude-from-homepage/planned-parenthoods-footprint-growing-in-illinois/

 

WASHINGTON TIMES
— Illegal immigration surges in Texas as feds focus on migrant caravan – AP
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2018/dec/4/illegal-immigration-surges-texas-feds-focus-migran/

 

BREITBART
— Democrats Offer a Mere $1.6B for ‘Border Security,’ Not Wall Funding – John Binder
https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2018/12/04/democrats-offer-a-mere-1-6b-for-border-security-not-wall-funding/

 

DAILY CALLER
— TUCKER ASKS FORMER DNC COMMS DIRECTOR DEFENDING THE CARAVAN: ‘DOES ANYBODY CARE’ ABOUT YOUNG AMERICANS ANYMORE? – Mike Brest
https://dailycaller.com/2018/12/04/tucker-dnc-caravan-americans-migrants/

 

TOWNHALL
— New York’s Anti-Gun Fervor Reaches A New Height – Bob Barr
https://townhall.com/columnists/bobbarr/2018/12/05/new-yorks-antigun-fervor-reaches-a-new-height-n2537006

 

SEAN HANNITY
— Media Using President Bush’s Death to ‘Attack Trump’
https://www.hannity.com/media-room/hannity-media-using-president-bushs-death-to-attack-trump/

 

REBEL
— Apple CEO hates “hate” — so he’s banning “divisive” ideas from his company – EZRA LEVANT
https://www.therebel.media/apple-tim-cook-speech-hate-censorship-news-ezra-levant-show-december-4-2018

 

CNN
— Republicans are totally ignoring the 2018 election – Chris Cillizza
https://www.cnn.com/2018/12/03/politics/republican-lessons-2018-election/index.html

 

NEW YORK TIMES
— Digital Divide Is Wider Than We Think, Study Says – Steve Lohr
https://www.nytimes.com/2018/12/04/technology/digital-divide-us-fcc-microsoft.html

 

WASHINGTON POST
— George H.W. Bush embodied the Republican Party’s decades-long struggle with race – Sean Sullivan (DIERSEN: My Democrat GAO superiors used Bush’s vetoing of the 1990 bill and his signing of the 1991 act to justify their getting rid of their employees who were Republican, White, male, and/or non-veteran who they had not promoted to GS-13 (currently $96,403) by age 25, GS-14 (currently $113,920) by age 30, GS-15 (currently $134,000) by age 35, and Senior Executive Service (currently $164,200) by age 40.)
https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/george-hw-bush-embodied-the-republican-partys-decades-long-struggle-with-race/2018/12/04/1268ab08-f73b-11e8-8c9a-860ce2a8148f_story.html
(FROM THE ARTICLE: In 1990, Bush vetoed a civil rights bill. Advocates of the measure argued it would help combat employment discrimination. The White House contended it would have incentivized “hiring and promotion quotas.” The following year, Bush signed a scaled-back version of the legislation.)

 

SOCIALIST WORKER
— EDUCATORS STAND WITH THE CARAVAN
https://socialistworker.org/2018/12/05/educators-stand-with-the-caravan

 

DAILY MAIL
— Dramatic video shows Central American migrants crawl under Mexico border fence into San Diego as CBP reports ‘slight uptick’ in illegal crossings – AP
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-6460877/Border-patrol-More-families-cross-illegally-San-Diego.html

December 4 Evening Edition

ABC7
— FULL COVERAGE: George HW Bush funeral plans, legacy and a look back at his life
https://abc7chicago.com/society/watch-george-hw-bush-funeral-plans-life-and-legacy/4808060/
— More than 50,000 hens killed in egg farm fire in Grant Park, Illinois (DIERSEN: I am related to the Mussmans. I visited this farm with my parents and brother many times during the 1950s and 1960s. For many years, the Mussmans and the Diersens got together once a month on a Saturday evening alternating between their homes. In the early 1950s, Ralph Mussman (https://www.chicagotribune.com/news/ct-xpm-2008-03-06-0803051510-story.html)  saved me from drowning when I fell off a pier at a lake in Wisconsin.   He  took me on my first plane ride; his daughter Sandy and I sat in the back seat of a rented Piper Cub. During the 1970s, his getting a major contract to supply McDonald’s with eggs for its new Egg McMuffin (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/McMuffin) helped him to dramatically expand his egg business. I hunted pheasants on his farm a number of times. During the 1960s, my father worked for him part-time for a while delivering eggs to homes in Park Forest.  During the 1970s, a friend of mine who worked for the Secret Service rented a small plane in northwest Indiana and we landed on the air strip on this farm and visited with Ralph. Ralph owned a 1964 Oldsmobile Starfire that helped spark my interest in cars.)
https://abc7chicago.com/more-than-50000-hens-killed-in-egg-farm-fire/4829385/
(FROM THE ARTICLE: The fire broke out at about 2:30 a.m. at Mussman’s Back Acres at 9998 N 16000E Road in Grant Park, Ill. and the fire was raised to a fifth alarm before it was struck out, fire officials said. Chopper 7HD flew overhead as firefighters poured water onto the farm. The Grant Park Fire Department said five buildings at the plant were damaged, with two receiving heavy fire damage and the other three damaged by heavy smoke. The company said two of the two barns are a total loss. A spokesperson for the farm, Brian Birch, said the quick actions of the Grant Park Fire Department help to save at least 250,000 to 300,000 hens. No people were hurt. Michigan-based Konos purchased the farm in 2015. Mussman’s serves several Chicagoland retailers. Despite the fire, Birch says Konos will be able to fulfill all of its contracts. The cause of the fire remains under investigation. Firefighters from a number of south suburban departments responded, including from Orland Park, Palos and Frankfort. Mussman’s Back Acres’ website says it is a family-owned farm and they also grow their own feed. The company said there should be no supply interruption.)

 

NBC5
— Which Mayoral Candidates Are Challenging Opponents’ Petitions – Shelby Bremer
https://www.nbcchicago.com/blogs/ward-room/chicago-mayor-petition-challenges-501917571.html
— Illinois Looks To Its Past, Future Amid 200th Birthday Party
https://chicago.cbslocal.com/2018/12/04/illinois-looks-to-its-past-future-amid-200th-birthday-party/

 

FOX NEWS CHICAGO
— GOP campaign committee reports ‘cyber intrusion’
http://www.fox32chicago.com/news/gop-campaign-committee-reports-cyber-intrusion-
— Joe Biden says he’s the ‘most qualified person in the country to be president’
http://www.fox32chicago.com/politics/joe-biden-says-he-s-the-most-qualified-person-in-the-country-to-be-president-

 

WGN TV
— Thousands of chickens killed in fire at Mussman’s Back Acres egg farm – AP
https://wgntv.com/2018/12/04/large-fire-reported-at-mussmans-back-acres-egg-farm/

 

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— Say Cheese: Pritzker and Rauner smile and try to look like they like one another – Tina Sfondeles
https://chicago.suntimes.com/news/pritzker-rauner-photograph-bicentennial-illinois-navy-pier-veterans/
— Preckwinkle’s petition pounce: Challenges Mendoza, four other women – Mark Brown and Rachel Hinton
https://chicago.suntimes.com/news/preckwinkle-mayor-race-petition-challenges-mendoza-brown-cook-chico-daley-joyce-wilson-green/
— Here’s how to pay your property taxes now (if you want) — 3 months early – Rachel Hinton
https://chicago.suntimes.com/news/county-county-property-tax-treasurer-2019-pay-early/
(FROM THE ARTICLE: The decision to post the bills now is in response to a large number of requests from taxpayers, accountants and tax advisors, the treasurer’s office said in a press release. This is the earliest that first installment payments have been accepted by the county. Treasurer Maria Pappas said making the tax bills available this far in advance makes the process easier and more transparent and gives taxpayers more time to get questions answered — particularly about the federal tax law that went into effect earlier this year. Before that law, all local income and property taxes were deductible from income taxes. Now, there is a $10,000 cap on deductions for state and local taxes. “If they want to pay now, they can, and if they want to go to an accountant to understand the new Trump law, they can,” Pappas said.)
— Biden says he’ll decide on presidential run within 2 months – AP
https://chicago.suntimes.com/politics/joe-biden-says-hell-decide-on-2020-presidential-run-within-2-months/
— Wisconsin’s Walker defies protesters on lame-duck session – AP
https://chicago.suntimes.com/news/wisconsin-legislature-republicans-weaken-democratic-governor/
— Remember this, Mr. Pritzker: We’re your boss, and public records belong to us – Phil Kadner
https://chicago.suntimes.com/columnists/illinois-foia-open-meetings-act-jb-pritzker-public-records-access/

 

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— Wisconsin Republicans plan dramatic lame-duck votes to limit the powers of incoming Democrats – AP
https://www.chicagotribune.com/news/nationworld/ct-wisconsin-governor-power-vote-20181204-story.html
— Berrios sister, friend quickly land jobs with Illinois secretary of state after assessor ouster – Hal Dardick
https://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/politics/ct-met-berrios-family-new-jobs-20181204-story.html
(FROM THE ARTICLE: t didn’t take long for former Cook County Assessor Joseph Berrios’ sister and one of his close friends to land new government jobs, though they did have to take a major pay cut. Carmen Berrios and Victoria LaCalamita started work Monday with the Illinois secretary of state. That office is led by Jesse White, who cut a campaign radio ad for Berrios, the former chairman of the Cook County Democratic Party and an unabashed defender of old-school patronage politics. The secretary of state’s office, which has around 3,700 jobs, has long been known as a patronage haven under both Democrats and Republicans. The two women will each make $37,992 a year as public service supervisors in the Vehicle Services Department, said Dave Druker, White’s spokesman. Druker said the two were hired to fill open positions after going through an application process and were “graded based on experience and training.” Carmen Berrios and LaCalamita both resigned their executive jobs in the assessor’ office last weekend, before newly elected Assessor Fritz Kaegi took over Monday. Carmen Berrios was being paid $126,000 as deputy assessor in charge of tax services and outreach, and LaCalamita was being paid $139,000 as deputy assessor of financial operations.)
— In 1943, George H.W. Bush trained at Naval Air Station Glenview and was ‘terrified the entire time’ – Alexandra Kukulka
https://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/glenview/news/ct-gla-george-hw-bush-naval-station-glenview-tl-1206-story.html
— Satanic Temple statue among holiday displays at Illinois Capitol – AP
https://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/breaking/ct-met-satanic-display-in-state-capitol-20181204-story.html
— Former Cook County commissioner Ed Moody, House Speaker Madigan ally appointed recorder of deeds – Gregory Pratt
https://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/politics/ct-met-ed-moody-appointed-recorder-of-deeds-20181204-story.html
— Challenges filed in treasurer’s race against signatures turned in by Ald. Ameya Pawar, Rep. Melissa Conyears-Ervin – John Byrne
https://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/politics/ct-met-city-treasurer-challenges-20181204-story.html
— Bush 41 was ‘an American closer,’ says GOP rival Pat Buchanan – Clarence Page
https://www.chicagotribune.com/news/opinion/page/ct-perspec-page-bush-buchanan-trump-20181204-story.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Someone who wants to abolish the Second Amendment and the GOP uses Bush to bash the NRA and the GOP.
https://www.chicagotribune.com/news/opinion/commentary/ct-perspec-rubin-nra-bush-republican-party-20181203-story.html

 

DAILY HERALD
— Trevor seeks discovery recount in narrow House race loss to Morrison – Christopher Placek
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20181204/trevor-seeks-discovery-recount-in-narrow-house-race-loss-to-morrison
— St. Michael Church in Wheaton to expand parking – Katlyn Smith
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20181204/st-michael-church-in-wheaton-to-expand-parking
— Special prosecutor sought in narrow sheriff’s race dispute – AP
https://www.dailyherald.com/article/20181204/news/312049889/
— DuPage forest preserve plans to allocate $12 million for clubhouse – Robert Sanchez
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20181204/dupage-forest-preserve-plans-to-allocate-12-million-for-clubhouse

 

SPRINGFIELD STATE JOURNAL REGISTER
— Pritzker shows ‘deep gratitude’ for Rauner at Illinois bicentennial – Mike Riopell
https://www.sj-r.com/news/20181204/pritzker-shows-deep-gratitude-for-rauner-at-illinois-bicentennial

 

KANKAKEE DAILY JOURNAL
— Fire damages egg production facility in rural Grant Park – Jeff Bonty
https://www.daily-journal.com/news/local/fire-damages-egg-production-facility-in-rural-grant-park/article_f3fe0f80-f7d2-11e8-9c79-bfa11bcd629a.html

 

WREX
— Gov. Bruce Rauner will attend funeral services for former President Bush
https://wrex.com/category/2018/12/04/gov-bruce-rauner-will-attend-funeral-services-for-former-president-bush/

 

FOX NEWS CHANNEL
— Court cites free speech in striking down part of federal law over statements on illegal immigration – Bill Mears (DIERSEN: What do you say to those individuals, organizations, companies, governments, and countries in your precinct, in your municipality, in your township/ward, in your county, in Illinois, and in the world that encourage illegal immigration?)
https://www.foxnews.com/politics/court-cites-free-speech-in-striking-down-part-of-federal-law-over-statements-on-illegal-immigration
(FROM THE ARTICLE: A federal appeals court has tossed out parts of a law that would punish those who would knowingly encourage immigrants to come to, or remain, in the U.S. illegally. A three-judge panel of the San Francisco-based 9th Circuit concluded the federal law unconstitutionally bans a range of protected speech. The Justice Department prosecuted a San Jose woman who ran an immigration consulting firm, for allegedly helping arrange green cards for those working in the country illegally. The judges concluded the law’s reach was overbroad.)

 

GOPUSA
— A college president turns a chicken sandwich into an intellectual adversary
http://www.gopusa.com/a-college-president-turns-a-chicken-sandwich-into-an-intellectual-adversary/

 

HOT AIR
— Social Media Checks To Get A Gun License? – JAZZ SHAW
https://hotair.com/archives/2018/12/04/social-media-checks-get-gun-license/

 

TOWNHALL
— 90,000 Illegal Aliens Have Come to America Since the Caravan Formed in October – Katie Pavlich
https://townhall.com/tipsheet/katiepavlich/2018/12/04/illegal-immigrants-literally-drop-children-over-the-border-fence-n2536948
— Rep. Scalise Explains to ‘The View’ Why His Position on Gun Control Hasn’t Changed After Being Shot – Lauretta Brown
https://townhall.com/tipsheet/laurettabrown/2018/12/04/rep-scalise-explains-to-the-view-why-his-position-on-gun-control-hasnt-changed-after-being-shot-n2536978
— Truly Disgusting: ‘Conservative’ WaPo Columnist Uses Bush 41’s Death to Chide Republicans And the NRA – Beth Baumann
https://townhall.com/tipsheet/bethbaumann/2018/12/04/truly-disgusting-conservative-wapo-columnist-uses-bush-41s-death-to-chide-rep-n2536917

 

FRONTPAGE MAGAZINE
— CARTER/CLINTON JUDGES RULE AIDING ILLEGAL ALIENS IS PROTECTED BY 1ST AMENDMENT – Daniel Greenfield
https://www.frontpagemag.com/point/272143/carterclinton-judges-rule-aiding-illegal-aliens-daniel-greenfield

 

DAILY SIGNAL
— Money, Support for Migrant ‘Caravans’ Flow Through Chicago – Kevin Mooney
https://www.dailysignal.com/2018/12/04/money-support-for-migrant-caravans-flow-through-chicago/

 

DAILY CALLER
— MIGRANTS BREAK THROUGH BORDER, SOME MAY HAVE ESCAPED CAPTURE – David Krayden
https://dailycaller.com/2018/12/04/report-caravan-migrants-crash-border-potentially-escape-tijuana/
— NED RYUN PREDICTS ‘VIOLENCE IN THE STREETS’ FROM ILLEGAL IMMIGRATION AND MASS AUTOMATION – Nick Givas
https://dailycaller.com/2018/12/04/ned-ryun-immigration-violence-fox-news/

 

CNS NEWS
— Federal Employee Downloaded 9,000 Pages of Porn, Infecting Network with Russian Malware – Craig Bannister
https://www.cnsnews.com/news/article/craig-bannister/ig-fed-employee-downloaded-9000-pages-pornography-infecting-network

 

NEWSMAX
— Frustrated Migrants Breach Border at Tijuana – Sandy Fitzgerald
https://www.newsmax.com/newsfront/migrants-mexico-tijuana-caravan/2018/12/04/id/893044/

 

AMERICAN THINKER
— Illegals scarf up welfare, with new Census data confirming 63% of non-citizens helping themselves – Monica Showalter
https://www.americanthinker.com/blog/2018/12/illegals_scarf_up_welfare_with_new_census_confirmation_of_63_helping_themselves.html

 

BREITBART
— Conservative Leaders Demand Congress Fund Border Wall for National Security – Ken Klukowski (DIERSEN: Who are the “conservative leaders” in your municipality, in your township/ward, in your county, and in Illinois? What do they do to promote the traditional family, right to life, immigration, Second Amendment, illegal drugs, equal opportunity (no race or gender based preference giving), and the rest of the planks in the Illinois Republican Party platform and the Republican Party platform? Do they have a website? If so, how often do the post things on it? Do they send out emails? If so, how often, how many read them, and who reads them?)
https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2018/12/04/conservative-leaders-demand-congress-fund-border-wall-national-security/
— Michelle Malkin: Bush Legacy ‘Impoverishes the American Worker’ and ‘Grows the Deep State’ – Robert Kraychik
https://www.breitbart.com/radio/2018/12/04/michelle-malkin-bush-legacy-impoverishes-american-worker-grows-deep-state/

 

FEDERALIST
— New Documentary Reveals How Border Insecurity Exacerbates Opioid Deaths – Ericka Andersen
https://thefederalist.com/2018/12/04/opioid-documentary-reveals-how-border-insecurity-exacerbates-the-drug-crisis/

 

CONSERVATIVE HQ
— Outsiders vs. Insiders: Wall funding debate shows DC elites fiddle while the nation burns – Jeffrey A. Rendall
http://www.conservativehq.com/article/29237-outsiders-vs-insiders-wall-funding-debate-shows-dc-elites-fiddle-while-nation-burns

 

CONSERVATIVE REVIEW
— House GOP runs out the clock on its majority; First Step Act stalls in the Senate – Drew White
https://www.conservativereview.com/news/the-weekly-watchman-house-gop-runs-out-the-clock-on-its-majority-first-step-act-stalls-in-the-senate/

 

NATIONAL REVIEW
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: An anti-Trump asks “Can Republicans Acknowledge Their Midterm Defeat?”
https://www.nationalreview.com/2018/12/can-republicans-acknowledge-their-midterm-defeat/

 

ROLL CALL
— Tornado Strikes Congressman’s Hometown, Grazes McDonald’s His Dad Built Rodney Davis breaks out the chain saw after rare December tornadoes – Michael Teitelbaum
https://www.rollcall.com/news/hoh/rodney-davis-chainsaw-december-tornadoes

 

THE HILL
— Dozens of migrants from caravan breach border – TAL AXELROD
https://thehill.com/policy/international/americas/419587-dozens-of-migrants-from-caravan-breach-border
— Trump: Border wall ‘pays for itself in two months’ – RAFAEL BERNAL
https://thehill.com/latino/419669-trump-claims-us-loses-250-billion-a-year-to-illegal-border-crossings
— Court rules that encouraging illegal immigration is protected by First Amendment – MEGAN KELLER
https://thehill.com/homenews/administration/419656-court-rules-encouraging-undocumented-immigrants-to-enter-us-is
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Anti-Americans promote illegal immigration.
https://thehill.com/policy/international/americas/419585-thousands-of-migrants-traveling-to-us-dead-or-missing-over-last

 

REUTERS
— Pentagon extends Mexico border mission until end of January
https://www.reuters.com/article/us-usa-immigration-caravan-military/pentagon-extends-mexico-border-mission-until-end-of-january-idUSKBN1O32QY

 

CBS NEWS
— Asylum denials hit record-high in 2018 as Trump administration tightens immigration policy – KATE SMITH
https://www.cbsnews.com/news/asylum-seekers-asylum-denials-hit-record-high-in-2018-as-trump-administration-tightens-immigration-policy-as-the-caravan-arrives/

 

WASHINGTON POST
— The government wants to keep its employees from talking about impeachment. It can’t do that. – Kathleen Clark
https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2018/12/04/government-wants-keep-its-employees-talking-about-impeachment-it-cant-do-that/

 

USA TODAY
— Child care costs and strict hours are crippling working parents, especially the single ones – Briana Williams
https://www.usatoday.com/story/life/allthemoms/2018/12/04/child-care-costs-crippling-working-parents-especially-single-ones/2116870002/

 

FORTUNE
— Migrants Breach the U.S. Border Fence in a Bid for Asylum
http://fortune.com/2018/12/04/migrants-breach-border-fence-asylum/

 

AMERICA MAGAZINE
— As immigration denial rates increase, asylum seekers face setback at U.S. border – J.D. Long-García
https://www.americamagazine.org/politics-society/2018/12/04/immigration-denial-rates-increase-asylum-seekers-face-setback-us-border

 

MEDIA MATTERS
— Fox guest: Donating to migrants in the caravan is “aiding and abetting criminals on the border” Campus Reform’s Lawrence Jones: UC Berkeley students sending money to migrants “should concern most Americans”
https://www.mediamatters.org/video/2018/12/04/fox-guest-donating-migrants-caravan-aiding-and-abetting-criminals-border/222219

 

NIEMAN LAB
— The information demands on the modern digital journalist are overwhelming and leading to burnout – JOHN CROWLEY
http://www.niemanlab.org/2018/12/alert-alert-the-information-demands-on-the-modern-digital-journalist-are-overwhelming-and-leading-to-burnout/

December 3 Evening Edition

NBC5
— Candidates Busy Preparing for Potential Petition Challenges – Mary Ann Ahern
https://www.nbcchicago.com/blogs/ward-room/candidates-preparing-to-challenge-petitions-at-monday-deadline-501746911.html

 

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— Trump keeps up pressure on Democrats over border wall – AP
https://chicago.suntimes.com/immigration/border-wall-donald-trump-democrats/
— George H.W. Bush: last in a line of American presidential military heroes – Neil Steinberg
https://chicago.suntimes.com/columnists/george-h-w-bush-last-in-a-line-of-american-presidential-military-heroes/

 

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— Fitch Ratings Inc. says Illinois’ out-migration a ‘long-established’ trend that hasn’t hurt state’s economic growth – Rick Pearson
https://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/politics/ct-met-fitch-ratings-illinois-outmigration-20181203-story.html
— New assessor Kaegi cleans house of Berrios workers, says change will take time – Hal Dardick
https://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/politics/ct-met-fritz-kaegi-cook-county-assessor-20181203-story.html
— Toni Preckwinkle to challenge more than 14K of Susana Mendoza’s petition signatures in Chicago mayoral race – John Byrne
https://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/politics/ct-met-preckwinkle-mendoza-challenges-20181130-story.html

 

DAILY HERALD
— No more GOP majority on Lake County Board: Sandy Hart named its first Democratic leader – Russell Lissau
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20181203/no-more-gop-majority-on-lake-county-board-sandy-hart-named-its-first-democratic-leader
— Civic Betterment slate chosen for spring election in Glen Ellyn – Katlyn Smith
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20181203/civic-betterment-slate-chosen-for-spring-election-in-glen-ellyn

 

CRAIN’S CHICAGO BUSINESS
— Mendoza, Daley among 12 mayoral hopefuls facing petition battle Lori Lightfoot, Garry McCarthy and Dorothy Brown will also have to fight to get on the ballot after challenges from Toni Preckwinkle, Willie Wilson and Paul Vallas. – GREG HINZ
https://www.chicagobusiness.com/greg-hinz-politics/mendoza-daley-among-12-mayoral-hopefuls-facing-petition-battle

 

DAILY LINE
— Republicans vent frustrations after loss, and find no clear path forward – Hannah Meisel (DIERSEN: Illinois Republicans anxiously await the Illinois Republican Party (IRP) to publish a report on its December 1, 2018 State Central Committee (SCC) meeting in Bolingbrook. The meeting included reports by IRP Chairman Tim Schneider, IRP National Committeeman Richard Porter, and IRP National Committeewoman Demetra Demonte. IRP SCC members are listed at: https://illinois.gop/who-we-are/officials/. Meeting attendees included Carol Davis, Marianne DeMeritt, Jim Dodge, Diane Evertsen, Jason Helland, Babette Holder, Jeanne Ives, James Marter, Jan Shaw, Ken Shepro, and Allen Skillicorn.)
http://thedailyline.net/chicago/12/03/2018/republicans-vent-frustrations-after-loss-and-find-no-clear-path-forward/
(THE FREE PART OF THE ARTICLE: The grounds of the Bolingbrook Golf Club melted from white with five-day-old snow back to its former green as day wore on Saturday during the Illinois Republican Party State Central Committeeman meeting, as those inside the Taylor ballroom pondered what went wrong for their party on Nov. 6. FROM THE ARTICLE PER CAPITOL FAX: The main takeaway from the presentation was that Republicans actually did quite well bringing out their own voters. The problem for the GOP, the presenters said, was that the Democrats did much better. Precisely 912,979 more Illinoisans voted on Nov. 6 than did when Rauner was first elected in 2014, the presenters said. Rauner only lost 61,232 votes compared with his vote total in 2014, but Pritzker gained 794,763 more votes than Gov. Pat Quinn received in 2014. It’s this gap, the presenters said, that the GOP should focus on.)

 

ILLINOIS REVIEW
— STUDY PROVIDES FURTHER EVIDENCE THAT MARIJUANA IS A GATEWAY DRUG
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2018/12/study-provides-further-evidence-that-marijuana-is-a-gateway-drug.html
— HOW TO SOLVE ILLEGAL IMMIGRATION: BUILD THE WALL
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2018/12/how-to-solve-illegal-immigration-build-the-wall.html

 

CAPITOL FAX
— As expected, Ives joins call for ILGOP shakeup (DIERSEN: Illinois Republicans anxiously await the Illinois Republican Party (IRP) to publish a report on its December 1, 2018 State Central Committee (SCC) meeting in Bolingbrook. The meeting included reports by IRP Chairman Tim Schneider, IRP National Committeeman Richard Porter, and IRP National Committeewoman Demetra Demonte. IRP SCC members are listed at: https://illinois.gop/who-we-are/officials/. Meeting attendees included Carol Davis, Marianne DeMeritt, Jim Dodge, Diane Evertsen, Jason Helland, Babette Holder, Jeanne Ives, James Marter, Jan Shaw, Ken Shepro, and Allen Skillicorn.)
https://capitolfax.com/2018/12/03/as-expected-ives-joins-call-for-ilgop-shakeup/
(FROM THE ARTICLE: Let’s circle back to Hannah Meisel’s report this morning…“We no longer have a governor to lead us, so it’s up to us and it’s up to me to lead this party forward,” [Illinois Republican Party Chairman Tim Schneider] said. “You’re never going to have to fire me. Because if I can’t do this job, I’m going to quit. But I’m not going to quit because we can win and we can achieve victory and we can do great things as an Illinois Republican Party.” It was about then that outgoing State Rep. Jeanne Ives (R-Wheaton), who narrowly lost to incumbent Gov. Bruce Rauner in the March primary running far to the right of the governor, picked up her belongings and exited the room. “I’ve got better things to do with my time to listen to that,” Ives told The Daily Line when asked why she was leaving the meeting only an hour in. * From the Illinois Conservative Union…Almost one month has passed since the November 6th midterm elections. Many have analyzed the losses suffered by the Republican Party in Illinois. To the base of the Party – Conservatives who stand firmly on the adopted Republican Party platform – the causes are abundantly clear. Party leadership made no attempt to unify the Party, failed to support good candidates and failed to effectively communicate to voters the principles of the Republican Party. Due to this failure of leadership and lack of accepting any responsibility for the losses, Illinois Conservative Union (ICU) calls for Tim Schneider to step down from his position as Chairman. “It’s obvious that some of those in Party leadership are out-of-touch with mainstream grassroots Republicans. The grassroots want leadership to support the Party platform; support candidates approved by the Party base—not those hand-picked by leadership; support and defend the Constitution of the United States and support the policies of the President”, said Babette Holder-Youngberg, Communications Director for ICU. “They [IL GOP leadership] need to know we will work with them and be a force multiplier or we will work around them, but we are the workers in the Party, from every corner of the state,” said Jeanne Ives, Senior Fellow, ICU. The group was founded by the West Suburban Patriots. It has no active political action committee, but it does have a Facebook page with 420 “likes” and several conspiracy theories.)
— Baise warns Republicans: “Democrats start out with a natural advantage in this state” (DIERSEN: According to Democrats, people are naturally anti-Trump, anti-Protestant, anti-conservative, anti-patriotic, anti-Republican, anti-American, anti-White, anti-male, anti-older people, anti-rich people, anti-gun owners, anti-German Americans, and/or anti-those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.)
https://capitolfax.com/2018/12/03/baise-warns-republicans-democrats-start-out-with-a-natural-advantage-in-this-state/

 

FOX NEWS
— Caravan organizer says most migrants not bad people, tells Trump: ‘Let these people in!’ – Griff Jenkins (DIERSEN: According to my critics/opponents, the more of the following that you are, the more BAD that you are: Trump supporter, Protestant, conservative, patriotic, Republican, American, White, male, older, rich, gun owner, German American, draft avoider, and/or if your ancestors have been in America for a long time. I should write a book about my critics/opponents.)
https://www.foxnews.com/world/caravan-organizer-says-most-migrants-not-bad-people-tells-trump-let-these-people-in

 

NEWSMAX
— Border Security Is Required by the US Constitution – Steve Gruber
https://www.newsmax.com/stevegruber/caravan-immigration-constitution/2018/12/03/id/892969/

 

BREITBART
— Nancy Pelosi Promises to Pass Illegal Alien Amnesty via Dream Act – Sean Moran
https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2018/12/03/nancy-pelosi-promises-pass-illegal-alien-amnesty-dream-act/
— DHS Opposes GOP’s Stealth Bill to Outsource College Graduate Jobs – Neil Munro
https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2018/12/03/dhs-opposes-gops-stealth-bill-outsource-college-graduate-jobs/
— Migrant Caravan Organizer to Trump: ‘Let These People In,’ They’re Not Bad – Katherine Rodriguez (DIERSEN: According to my critics/opponents, the more of the following that you are, the more BAD that you are: Trump supporter, Protestant, conservative, patriotic, Republican, American, White, male, older, rich, gun owner, German American, draft avoider, and/or if your ancestors have been in America for a long time. I should write a book about my critics/opponents.)
https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2018/12/03/migrant-caravan-organizer-to-trump-let-these-people-in-theyre-not-bad/
— Frustrated Caravan Migrants Begin Scaling U.S. Border Fence – Bob Price
https://www.breitbart.com/border/2018/12/03/photos-frustrated-caravan-migrants-begin-scaling-u-s-border-fence/

 

DAILY CALLER
— MOST MIGRANTS AREN’T TRULY SEEKING ASYLUM AND SHOULD TAKE REFUGE IN PANAMA, SAYS DAN BONGINO – Nick Givas
https://dailycaller.com/2018/12/03/bongino-trump-illegal-immigration-panama/

 

DAILY WIRE
— Sixty-Nine-Year-Old Man Loses Lawsuit To Lower His Age By 20 Years “We can make our own decisions if we want to change our name, or if we want to change our gender.” – KASSY DILLON
https://www.dailywire.com/news/38978/sixty-nine-year-old-man-loses-lawsuit-lower-his-kassy-dillon

 

HOT AIR
— Reporters Are Just Watching Illegals Cross The Border – JAZZ SHAW
https://hotair.com/archives/2018/12/03/reporters-just-watching-illegals-across-border/

 

AMERICAN THINKER
— Pelosi, Dems to pass DREAM Act in next congress – Rick Moran
https://www.americanthinker.com/blog/2018/12/pelosi_dems_to_pass_dream_act_in_next_congress.html
— Caravan organizers dump migrants, flee responsibility – Monica Showalter
https://www.americanthinker.com/blog/2018/12/caravan_organizers_dump_migrants_flee_responsibility.html

 

WORLD NET DAILY
— THE CHILDREN, THE CARAVAN AND THE CONTAGIONS Jane M. Orient, M.D., warns of dangerous diseases coming over border
https://www.wnd.com/2018/12/the-children-the-caravan-and-the-contagions/

 

CONSERVATIVE DAILY NEWS
— Most Migrants Aren’t Truly Seeking Asylum And Should Take Refuge In Panama – Nick Givas
https://www.conservativedailynews.com/2018/12/dan-bongino-most-migrants-arent-truly-seeking-asylum-and-should-take-refuge-in-panama/

 

THE HILL
— Trump says country ‘would save billions’ if Democrats agreed to fund border wall – BRETT SAMUELS
https://thehill.com/homenews/administration/419417-trump-says-country-would-save-billions-if-democrats-agreed-to-fund

 

NEW YORK TIMES
— ‘He Did Not Lead on AIDS’: For Bush, (LBGTQ) Activists See a Mixed Legacy – Liam Stack
https://www.nytimes.com/2018/12/03/us/george-bush-hiv-aids.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Anti-Americans use citizens of foreign countries against America.
https://www.nytimes.com/2018/12/03/opinion/vietnam-refugees-trump-immigration.html

 

WALL STREET JOURNAL
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: An anti-Trump says “Americans overall seem to be getting more positive about immigration and free trade.”
https://www.wsj.com/articles/in-the-age-of-trump-where-is-the-populist-surge-1543846344

 

THE WEEK
— Republican lawmakers decry a lack of ‘introspection’ in the party after midterm losses
https://theweek.com/speedreads/810552/republican-lawmakers-decry-lack-introspection-party-after-midterm-losses

 

GOVERNING
— As Abortion Restrictions Spread, 5,500 Women Traveled to Illinois for the Procedure – Angie Leventis Lourgos
http://www.governing.com/topics/health-human-services/tns-abortions-illinois-restrictions-midwest.html

 

FEDERAL TIMES
— Federal employees warned to avoid ‘resistance’ advocacy at work – Jessie Bur
https://www.federaltimes.com/management/2018/11/30/feds-warned-to-avoid-resistance-advocacy-at-work/

December 2 Evening Edition

CBS2
— Former President Bush’s Chicago Connections Remembered Locally – Chelsea Irving
https://chicago.cbslocal.com/2018/12/02/president-bush-chicago/

 

FOX NEWS CHICAGO
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Trump administration vows to target illegals.
http://www.fox32chicago.com/politics/trump-administration-vows-to-targets-migrants-in-future

 

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Anti-Trumps promote anti-Trumps.
https://www.chicagotribune.com/news/nationworld/politics/ct-never-trump-republicans-20181202-story.html

 

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— The world keeps turning for state of Illinois manufacturers – Neil Steinberg
https://chicago.suntimes.com/business/made-in-illinois-manufacturing-replogle-globes-caterpillar-john-deere/

 

DAILY HERALD
— ‘Recovery-friendly’ workplaces welcome those with imperfect records – Lenny Bernstein (DIERSEN: GAO hired me in 1980 because it could not find a qualified Democrat, minority, female, younger person, or veteran who would take the job. IRS hired me in 1971 because it could not find a qualified Democrat, minority, female, or veteran who would take the job. The Post Office hired me in 1966 because it could not find a qualified Democrat, minority, female, or veteran who would take the job.)
https://www.dailyherald.com/business/20181202/recovery-friendly-workplaces-welcome-those-with-imperfect-records
(FROM THE ARTICLE: The company is one of 70 employers in the state that are casting themselves as “recovery friendly,” a wide-ranging term that signifies a new approach to the millions of people whose lives have been interrupted by drug and alcohol addiction. These workplaces are willing to overlook employment gaps and some brushes with police that accompany drug use. They encourage open discussion of addiction in the workplace to reduce stigma. Perhaps most significantly, they treat substance abuse and relapse as medical issues like surgery or maternity — a time for the company to support, not abandon, the employee.)

 

SPRINGFIELD STATE JOURNAL REGISTER
— Low budget kept Illinois 200th birthday party on the low-key side – Brenden Moore
https://www.sj-r.com/news/20181202/low-budget-kept-illinois-200th-birthday-party-on-low-key-side

 

BLOOMINGTON PANTAGRAPH
— Illinois gears up for 200th birthday party Monday – AP
https://www.pantagraph.com/news/state-and-regional/illinois-gears-up-for-th-birthday-party-monday/article_f2ca7659-b684-58d2-be1a-d954cc0986d4.html

 

CHAMPAIGN/URBANA NEWS GAZETTE
— Women’s results mixed in state, local races – Tom Kacich
http://www.news-gazette.com/news/local/2018-12-02/tom-kacich-womens-results-mixed-state-local-races.html

 

QUAD CITIES ONLINE
— Rauner has chance to spur consolidation statewide – Editorial
https://qconline.com/opinion/editorial/editorial-rauner-has-chance-to-spur-consolidation-statewide/article_5a35c73c-5b4a-5771-80f6-a8857dc2b2a3.html

 

WASHINGTON TIMES
— Democrats v. Chick-fil-A: More absurdity from the ivory tower – Everett Piper
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2018/dec/2/a-college-president-turns-a-chicken-sandwich-into-/

 

FOX NEWS
— Immigration: The conversation we need to be having around America’s kitchen tables — but aren’t – Peggy Grande
https://www.foxnews.com/opinion/immigration-the-conversation-we-need-to-be-having-around-americas-kitchen-tables-but-arent

 

DAILY SIGNAL
— We Hear You: No, the Migrants in That Caravan Have No ‘Right’ to Cross Our Border – Ken McIntyre
https://www.dailysignal.com/2018/12/02/we-hear-you-no-the-migrants-in-that-caravan-have-no-right-to-cross-our-border/

 

HOT AIR
— Tijuana Closes Caravan Shelter, Moves Migrants Further From Border – JAZZ SHAW
https://hotair.com/archives/2018/12/02/tijuana-closes-caravan-shelter-moves-migrants-border/

 

COLLEGE FIX
— University of Wisconsin groups demand abolition of ICE, national borders – DAVE HUBER
https://www.thecollegefix.com/u-wisconsin-groups-demand-abolition-of-ice-national-borders/

 

CAMPUS REFORM
— Antifa vandalizes Purdue College Republicans adviser’s home with ‘Nazi lives here’ – Marissa Gentry
https://www.campusreform.org/?ID=11583

 

THE HILL
— Trump chooses words carefully regarding border — for a reason – RYAN BURKE
https://thehill.com/opinion/immigration/418933-trump-chooses-words-carefully-regarding-border-for-a-reason

 

HUFFINGTON POST
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: An anti-Bush says “The Media Is Erasing George H.W. Bush’s Catastrophic Harm To LGBTQ People.”
https://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/opinion-george-hw-bush-lgbtq_us_5c0366ffe4b0606a15b5efa7

 

WALL STREET JOURNAL
— Get in Line, Long-Suffering Asylum Seekers Tell Caravan Arrivees   Refugees at U.S.-Mexican border say new influx is sowing chaos in their delicate effort to maintain order – Alejandro Lazo
https://www.wsj.com/articles/get-in-line-long-suffering-asylum-seekers-tell-caravan-arrivees-1543628131
— Tensions at U.S.-Mexico Border Revive Fears From Decades Past After years of calm amid families seeking asylum, the crowds and mayhem of the 1990s are back – Alicia A. Caldwell
https://www.wsj.com/articles/tensions-at-u-s-mexico-border-revive-fears-from-decades-past-1543752000

 

NEW YORK TIMES
— Despite Big House Losses, G.O.P. Shows No Signs of Course Correction – Jonathan Martin
https://www.nytimes.com/2018/12/02/us/politics/republicans-midterms-house-losses.html
(FROM THE ARTICLE: With a brutal finality, the extent of the Republicans’ collapse in the House came into focus last week as more races slipped away from them and their losses neared 40 seats. Yet nearly a month after the election, there has been little self-examination among Republicans about why a midterm that had seemed at least competitive became a rout. President Trump has brushed aside questions about the loss of the chamber entirely, ridiculing losing incumbents by name, while continuing to demand Congress fund a border wall despite his party losing many of their most diverse districts. Unlike their Democratic counterparts, Republicans swiftly elevated their existing slate of leaders with little debate, signaling a continuation of their existing political strategy. And neither Speaker Paul D. Ryan nor Representative Kevin McCarthy, the incoming minority leader, have stepped forward to confront why the party’s once-loyal base of suburban supporters abandoned it — and what can be done to win them back.)

 

NEW YORK POST
— Trump is prepping for all-out political war – Michael Goodwin
https://nypost.com/2018/12/01/trump-is-prepping-for-all-out-political-war/

 

NEW YORKER
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Ever-increasingly, anti-Trumps make it clear that they want to use illegals to get rid of Trump supporters, and especially those who are Protestant, conservative, patriotic, Republican, American, White, male, older, rich, gun owner, German American, and/or those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.
https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2018/12/10/countering-trump-at-the-border

 

NEWS ONE
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Trump-haters use Mia Love to promote hatred against Trump.
https://newsone.com/3838949/mia-love-warns-gop-hostility-minorities-women/

December 1 Evening Edition

ABC7
— George H.W. Bush: Funeral plans, legacy and a look back at President George H.W. Bush’s life
https://abc7chicago.com/society/george-hw-bush-full-coverage-of-bush-41s-life-legacy/4808060/
— Trump designates Dec. 5 as National Day of Mourning for President George H.W. Bush – AP
https://abc7chicago.com/politics/dec-5-declared-national-day-of-mourning-for-george-hw-bush/4805890/
— George H.W. Bush funeral: Pres. Donald Trump, First Lady Melania Trump to attend – AP
https://abc7chicago.com/politics/trumps-to-attend-state-funeral-for-george-hw-bush/4806698/

 

NBC5
— Chicago Remembers Former President George H.W. Bush
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/Chicago-Remembers-Former-President-George-HW-Bush-501706291.html

 

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— George H.W. Bush, the 41st president of the United States, dies at 94 – AP
https://www.chicagotribune.com/news/nationworld/ct-george-hw-bush-dead-20181130-story.html
— George H.W. Bush, America’s consummate public servant – Editorial
https://www.chicagotribune.com/news/opinion/editorials/ct-edit-president-george-bush-trump-dead-cia-iraq-saddam-hussein-20181201-story.html
— ‘Deaths of despair’: The grim decline in life expectancy – Editorial
https://www.chicagotribune.com/news/opinion/editorials/ct-edit-life-expectancy-suicide-overdose-20181130-story.html
— Praise for George H. W. Bush from both sides of Illinois’ political aisle – Stacy St. Clair
https://www.chicagotribune.com/ct-illinois-reaction-george-bush-death-20181201-story.html

 

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— George H.W. Bush: An American public servant – Editorial
https://chicago.suntimes.com/opinion/george-bush-death-president-public-servant/
— George H.W. Bush, 41st U.S. president, dead at 94 – Neil Steinberg
https://chicago.suntimes.com/news/steinberg-president-george-h-w-bush-dead-obituary-94/
— Trump family will attend state funeral for George H.W. Bush – AP
https://chicago.suntimes.com/news/trump-family-will-attend-state-funeral-for-george-h-w-bush/
— Remembering George H.W. Bush: An ‘American hero’ and a ‘genuine friend’ – Ed Murnane
https://chicago.suntimes.com/columnists/remembering-george-h-w-bush-tribute-obituary-american-hero-friend-ed-murnane/

— Ald. Ed Burke’s insatiable fundraising: $12 million stockpiled, wants more – Lynn Sweet
https://chicago.suntimes.com/news/alderman-ed-burke-fundraising-12-million-campaign-funds-city-council-chicago-election-2019-fbi/

 

DAILY HERALD
— Suburbs remember Bush Sr. as ‘gentleman,’ ‘sweetheart,’ ‘statesman’ – Robert Sanchez and Marni Pyke
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20181201/suburbs-remember-bush-sr-as–gentleman-sweetheart-statesman
— 1991 Gulf War looms large over Bush’s Mideast legacy – AP
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20181201/1991-gulf-war-looms-large-over-bushs-mideast-legacy
— Bush was political patriarch to enduring American dynasty – AP
https://www.dailyherald.com/article/20181201/news/312019935/
— Bush got warm welcome in the suburbs
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20181201/bush-got-warm-welcome-in-the-suburbs
— Bush hailed across party and global lines as man of decency – AP
https://www.dailyherald.com/article/20181201/news/312019896/
— Presidents, others praise former President George H.W. Bush – AP
https://www.dailyherald.com/article/20181201/news/312019970/
— Bush staffer from Arlington Heights writes about president’s warmth, preparedness – Ed Murnane
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20181201/bush-staffer-from-arlington-heights-writes-about-presidents-warmth-preparedness

— Illinois gears up for 200th birthday party Monday – AP
https://www.dailyherald.com/article/20181201/news/312019924/

BLOOMINGTON PANTAGRAPH
— Remembering Barbara and George Bush’s 1988 visit to Central Illinois
https://www.pantagraph.com/photos-remembering-barbara-and-george-bush-s-visit-to-central/collection_e3b1c549-9bd2-56de-a10e-f537481a881c.html

 

JOURNAL STANDARD
— Stateline remembers George H.W. Bush: ‘He brought dignity to the office’
https://www.journalstandard.com/news/20181201/stateline-remembers-george-hw-bush-he-brought-dignity-to-office

 

WASHINGTON TIMES
— Tuberculosis and chickenpox and AIDS – Cheryl K. Chumley
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2018/dec/1/tuberculosis-and-chickenpox-and-aids-oh-my/

 

WORLD NET DAILY
— TIJUANA MAYOR: ARREST THE CARAVAN ORGANIZER I’m not spending a penny more to shelter migrants
https://www.wnd.com/2018/12/tijuana-mayor-arrest-the-caravan-organizer/

 

PJ MEDIA
— Tijuana Mayor Unloads on Caravan Organizers – RICK MORAN
https://pjmedia.com/trending/tijuana-mayor-unloads-on-caravan-organizers/

 

BREITBART
— Harvard Grad Student Facing Eviction over Legally Owned and Stored Firearms – Awr Hawkins
https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2018/12/01/harvard-grad-student-evicted-over-legally-owned-and-stored-firearms/
— Left Attacks George H.W. Bush After His Death – Justin Caruso
https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2018/12/01/left-attacks-george-h-w-bush-after-his-death-blatant-racism-and-toxic-masculinity-fk-him/

 

AMERICAN THINKER
— Tijuana’s mayor wants caravan organizers busted – Monica Showalter
https://www.americanthinker.com/blog/2018/12/finally_tijuanas_mayor_wants_caravan_organizers_busted.html
— DHS chief calls on other federal departments for help with caravans – Rick Moran
https://www.americanthinker.com/blog/2018/12/dhs_chief_calls_on_other_federal_departments_for_help_with_caravans.html

 

GOPUSA
— With food and bathrooms cut off, migrants begin exodus to distant shelter
http://www.gopusa.com/?p=60283

 

THE WEEK
— The old-fashioned virtues of George H.W. Bush – Matthew Walther
https://theweek.com/articles/810448/oldfashioned-virtues-george-hw-bush
— The lasting legacy of George H.W. Bush – Joel Mathis
https://theweek.com/articles/810415/lasting-legacy-george-hw-bush

 

GOVERNMENT EXECUTIVE
— Federal Agencies to Close Wednesday to Honor President George H.W. Bush
https://www.govexec.com/management/2018/12/federal-agencies-close-wednesday-honor-president-george-hw-bush/153201/

November 29 Evening Edition

ABC7
— Alderman Ed Burke’s Chicago offices raided by FBI agents executing search warrants – Craig Wall
https://abc7chicago.com/politics/ald-ed-burkes-chicago-offices-raided-by-fbi/4789692/

 

NBC5
— Federal Agents Search Ald. Ed Burke’s Offices, Paper Over Doors Burke is the longest-serving alderman in Chicago history, elected in 1969, and chairs the powerful Finance Committee – Carol Marin, Don Moseley and Shelby Bremer
https://www.nbcchicago.com/blogs/ward-room/ed-burke-chicago-501553981.html

 

CBS2
— Fall Session Wraps Up, Democrats Anticipate Capitol Control
https://chicago.cbslocal.com/2018/11/29/general-assembly-fall-session-ends/
— Feds Raid Ald. Edward Burke’s City Hall Office, Ward Office; Doors And Windows Covered In Brown Paper – Derrick Blakley
https://chicago.cbslocal.com/2018/11/29/alderman-ed-burke-edward-m-burke-city-hall-office-donald-trump-fbi-raid/
— Illinois House Expunges Lawmaker’s Tainted Water Threat
https://chicago.cbslocal.com/2018/11/29/illinois-house-expunges-lawmakers-tainted-water-threat/

 

FOX NEWS CHICAGO
— Federal agents raid offices of Ald. Ed Burke – Dane Placko and Mike Flannery
http://www.fox32chicago.com/news/local/report-fbi-agents-raid-office-of-ald-ed-burke

 

WGN TV
— Federal agents raid office of powerful Chicago Ald. Ed Burke – TAHMAN BRADLEY AND BEN BRADLEY
https://wgntv.com/2018/11/29/federal-agents-raid-office-of-powerful-chicago-ald-ed-burke/

 

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— Gov. Bruce Rauner: ‘I am very scared for the people of Illinois’ as J.B. Pritzker takes over in a month – Mike Riopell, Rick Pearson
https://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/politics/ct-met-bruce-rauner-illinois-future-20181129-story.html
— Illinois’ U.S. Rep. Cheri Bustos will lead House Democrats in 2020 campaign – Rick Pearson (DIERSEN: QUESTION: Who are those leading efforts to elect Republicans on April 2, 2019 and November 3, 2020 in your municipality, in your township/ward, in your county, and in Illinois? ANSWER: They should include the officers of your Republican township/ward and county party organizations, your representative on the Illinois Republican Party (IRP) State Central Committee, and the IRP officers. Political parties exist to help elect candidates who can and will defend and advance their platform.)
https://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/politics/ct-met-illinois-democrat-cheri-bustos-dccc-chair-20181129-story.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: An anti-Trump says “Sen.-elect Romney, America should have listened to you.”
https://www.chicagotribune.com/news/opinion/commentary/ct-perspec-romney-mitt-warning-speech-trump-con-man-fake-temperament-1130-story.html
— Who is Ed Burke? Alderman. Former cop. Ex-Trump attorney. – Tony Briscoe
https://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/politics/ct-met-who-is-ed-burke-20181129-story.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: An anti-Trump says “There are ways Trump can win over Hispanics and blacks.” To get reelected in 2020, anti-Trumps want Trump to dump voters, dump organizations, dump companies, dump governments, and dump countries that are Trump supporters, Protestant, conservative, patriotic, Republican, American, White, male, older, rich, gun owners, German American, and those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.
https://www.chicagotribune.com/news/opinion/commentary/ct-perspec-hanson-trump-winning-voters-african-americans-hispanics-supporters-1130-story.html
— It’s personal for Oswego legislators on different ends of Legionella dust-up – Denise Crosby
https://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/aurora-beacon-news/opinion/ct-abn-crosby-kifowit-apology-st-1130-story.html
— Coalition kicks cronies in Springfield showdown – Austin Berg
https://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/daily-southtown/news/ct-sta-berg-column-st-1202-story.html
— Election filing for candidates for Naperville school, park boards starts Dec. 10 – Suzanne Baker
https://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/naperville-sun/news/ct-nvs-other-races-st-1130-story.html

 

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— Feds raid Ald. Burke’s City Hall, ward offices – Fran Spielman, Jon Seidel and Mark Brown
https://chicago.suntimes.com/news/ed-burke-fbi-federal-agents-city-hall-council/
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Anti-Trumps say “Warnings grow over unsanitary conditions in Tijuana shelter.”
https://chicago.suntimes.com/immigration/warnings-grow-over-unsanitary-conditions-tijuana-shelter-migrant-caravan/

 

DAILY HERALD
— House approves plan aimed at consolidation in McHenry, Lake counties – Doug T. Graham
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20181129/house-approves-plan-aimed-at-consolidation-in-mchenry-lake-counties

 

CRAIN’S CHICAGO BUSINESS
— Big financial names put financial muscle behind paid internships for low-income students – LISA BERTAGNOLI (DIERSEN: While you were earning your undergraduate degree, were you a low income student? I was not. I delivered mail part-time 1966-1969 and worked part-time on an automobile assembly line and as a security guard in 1970. That, along with my parents providing me room and board 1966-1968, weekends during my first semester in 1969, and the summer of 1969, enabled me to graduate debt-free from NIU in 1970 owning a 1969 Dodge Charger SE.)
https://www.chicagobusiness.com/nonprofits-philanthropy/big-financial-names-put-financial-muscle-behind-paid-internships-low-income

 

QUAD CITIES ONLINE
— Jeanne Ives: A legal answer to state pension crisis? – SCOTT REEDER
https://qconline.com/opinion/columnists/a-legal-answer-to-state-pension-crisis/article_de3b3d6d-24ce-5481-8c8d-76be32bc204b.html

 

NPR ILLINOIS
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Anti-Trumps say “Trump Plan Could Leave Asylum-Seekers At Risk In Mexico.”
http://www.nprillinois.org/post/trump-administration-asylum-seekers-stay-put-mexico-while-claims-are-processed#stream/0

 

WSPY
— State Rep. Welter Pursuing New House Rule In Wake Of State Rep. Kifowit’s Comments
http://www.wspynews.com/news/local/state-rep-welter-pursuing-new-house-rule-in-wake-of/article_609b5542-f3fc-11e8-b7b5-779821ed2eb4.html

 

WQAD
— Gov. Rauner speaks publicly for the first time since conceding defeat – BRODY WOODDELL
https://wqad.com/2018/11/29/gov-rauner-speaks-publicly-for-the-first-time-since-conceding-defeat/

 

HEARTLAND INSTITUTE
— Sen. Ed Markey Attacks The Heartland Institute on the Senate Floor
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zdHoBYEwsu0&feature=youtu.be

 

ILLINOIS NEWS NETWORK
— Rauner says lawmakers who voted to override his vetoes will cost taxpayers – Greg Bishop
https://www.ilnews.org/news/state_politics/rauner-says-lawmakers-who-voted-to-override-his-vetoes-will/article_06ced956-f421-11e8-b5ec-ef3565c5a31f.html

 

ILLINOIS POLICY INSTITUTE
— FBI RAIDS OFFICE OF POWERFUL CHICAGO ALD. ED BURKE – Austin Berg
https://www.illinoispolicy.org/fbi-raids-office-of-powerful-chicago-ald-ed-burke/

 

NEWSMAX
— Rahm Emanuel: Dems’ Job to Divide Trump’s Base – Theodore Bunker
https://www.newsmax.com/newsfront/rahm-emanuel-dems-2020/2018/11/29/id/892530/

 

FOX NEWS CHANNEL
— Illinois House erases Democrat Stephanie Kifowit’s ‘Broth of Legionella’ remark; GOP colleague Peter Breen warns of ‘mob rule’ – Lukas Mikelionis
https://www.foxnews.com/politics/illinois-house-erases-democrats-broth-of-legionella-remark-gop-colleague-warns-of-mob-rule

 

GOPUSA
— Trump ‘totally willing’ to shut down government over $5B target for border wall funding
http://www.gopusa.com/?p=60109
— Barbra Streisand accuses Donald Trump of misogyny as she attacks female GOP voters
http://www.gopusa.com/?p=60121

 

BREITBART
— Some Caravan Migrants Have HIV/AIDS and TB, Say Mexican Authorities – Bob Price
https://www.breitbart.com/border/2018/11/29/some-caravan-migrants-have-aids-and-tb-say-mexican-authorities/

 

THE HILL
— Federal agents raid office of lawyer Ed Burke who previously did tax work for Trump – OWEN DAUGHERTY
https://thehill.com/homenews/administration/418928-federal-agents-raid-office-of-tax-firm-that-previously-worked-for

 

WRAL
— GOP governors minimize Trump impact on midterm losses – AP (DIERSEN: In Illinois, in DuPage County, in Milton Township, in Glen Ellyn, and in Wheaton, Republican candidates lost on November 6, 2018 because of Democrat success a) in promoting hatred of Trump and b) in getting voters to punish Trump by voting for Democrats. In my precinct, Trump got only 21 votes in the 2016 Republican primary and he got only 137 votes in the 2016 General Election.)
https://www.wral.com/gop-governors-minimize-trump-impact-on-midterm-losses/18028894/

 

THINK PROGRESS
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Ever-increasingly, Trump-haters call all Republicans racists.
https://thinkprogress.org/republican-party-leaders-ignore-racism-but-act-very-offended-at-being-called-racists-0163396a8f50/

November 28 Evening Edition

FOX NEWS CHICAGO
— Illinois House expunges Democrat’s threatening remark from record – AP
http://www.fox32chicago.com/news/local/illinois-house-expunges-democrat-s-threatening-remark-from-record

 

NBC5
— Crowded Mayoral Field Braces for Potential Petition Challenges – Mary Ann Ahern
https://www.nbcchicago.com/blogs/ward-room/chicago-mayor-candidates-petition-challenges-501488281.html

 

WGN RADIO
— Bill Brady on the state of the Republican Party in Illinois – MARY SANDBERG BOYLE
https://wgnradio.com/2018/11/27/bill-brady-on-the-state-of-the-republican-party-in-illinois/

 

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— Democrat Kifowit apologizes for death wish that Republican Breen says deserves ‘handcuffs’ – Tina Sfondeles
https://chicago.suntimes.com/news/democrat-kifowit-apology-legionnaires-death-wish-republicans-peter-breen-quincy-veterans-home/
— Ugly attack on legislator diverts attention from worthy goal – Editorial
https://chicago.suntimes.com/opinion/legionnaires-quincy-veterans-ugly-attack-legislator/
— Aldermen condemn Trump’s ‘blatant discrimination’ against transgender community – Fran Spielman
https://chicago.suntimes.com/news/city-council-transgender-rights-trump-policy/
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Anti-Trumps blame Trump for “climate change,” that is, for bad weather.
https://chicago.suntimes.com/columnists/s-e-cupp-climate-change-trump-conservatives-republicansk-denial/

 

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— Democratic lawmaker Stephanie Kifowit apologizes for saying she wanted to pump a bacteria broth into Republican family’s water – Mike Riopell
https://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/politics/ct-met-illinois-legislature-legionella-broth-apology-20181128-story.html
— Illinois lawmakers don’t raise statewide legal age to buy tobacco to 21, leaving Gov. Bruce Rauner’s veto intact – Mike Riopell
https://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/politics/ct-met-illinois-legislature-tobacco-veto-20181128-story.html

 

DAILY HERALD
— Departing DuPage clerk Paul Hinds gets new job — working for treasurer Gwen Henry – Robert Sanchez
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20181128/departing-dupage-clerk-hinds-gets-new-job-x2014-working-for-treasurer
— Kifowit apologizes to Breen for saying she’d like his loved ones to ‘ultimately die’ – Justin Kmitch
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20181128/kifowit-apologizes-to-breen-for-saying-shed-like-his-loved-ones-to-ultimately-die
— ‘Facebook has a black people problem:’ Ex-employee spotlights race issues in public memo – Eli Rosenberg
https://www.dailyherald.com/business/20181128/facebook-has-a-black-people-problem-ex-employee-spotlights-race-issues-in-public-memo
— Veto override votes on key issues remain for lawmakers
https://www.dailyherald.com/article/20181128/news/311289962/

 

CHAMPAIGN/URBANA NEWS GAZETTE
— McCann loses bid for more time in limelight – Jim Dey
http://www.news-gazette.com/opinion/columns/2018-11-28/jim-dey-mccann-loses-bid-more-time-limelight.html

 

TIMES
— Courts routinely allow promises to be broken – Scott Reeder
https://www.mywebtimes.com/2018/11/27/statehouse-reeder-courts-routinely-allow-promises-to-be-broken/a9v4qqo/

 

DUPAGE POLICY JOURNAL
— Yadav Nathwani appointed to state senate – Glenn Minnis
https://dupagepolicyjournal.com/stories/511646163-yadav-nathwani-appointed-to-state-senate

 

ILLINOIS LEAKS
— IL. State Rep. Stephanie Kifowit (D) reads cold apology, filled with excuses – JOHN KRAFT
http://edgarcountywatchdogs.com/2018/11/il-state-rep-stephanie-kifowit-d-reads-cold-apology-filled-with-excuses/
— Rep. Stephanie Kifowit (D) files Motion to expunge death wish comments from record – JOHN KRAFT
http://edgarcountywatchdogs.com/2018/11/rep-stephanie-kifowit-d-files-motion-to-expunge-death-wish-comments-from-record/
— IL State Rep Stephanie Kifowit’s (D) Death Wish on Rep Breen (R) and his family – then she lied about it – JOHN KRAFT
http://edgarcountywatchdogs.com/2018/11/il-state-rep-stephanie-kifowits-d-death-wish-on-rep-breen-r-and-his-family-then-she-lied-about-it/

 

ILLINOIS REVIEW
— SENATE GOP LEADER BILL BRADY PAINTS BLUE SKIES OVER STATE CAPITOL IN UPCOMING SESSION
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2018/11/senate-gop-leader-bill-brady-paints-blue-skies-over-state-capitol-in-upcoming-session.html
– STATE REP. BREEN RESPONDS TO DEMOCRAT COLLEAGUE’S “SINCERE APOLOGY” FOR DEATH WISH
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2018/11/state-rep-breen-responds-to-democrat-colleagues-sincere-apology-for-death-wish.html
— NATIVITY SCENE RETURNS TO IL STATE CAPITOL
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2018/11/nativity-scene-returns-to-il-state-capitol-.html
— CHICAGO’S THOMAS MORE SOCIETY APPEALS TO US SUPREME COURT IN DEFENSE OF PROLIFE JOURNALIST’S 1ST AMENDMENT RIGHTS
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2018/11/chicagos-thomas-more-society-appeals-to-us-supreme-court-in-defense-of-prolife-journalists-1st-amend.html
— THORNER: DEEP STATE CANCER THRIVES UNCHECKED AT FEDERAL LEVELS
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2018/11/thorner-deep-state-cancer-thrives-unchecked-at-federal-levels.html

 

CAPITOL FAX
— Ives’ new pension legal theory
https://capitolfax.com/2018/11/28/ives-new-pension-legal-theory/

— AFSCME: Rauner has spent $6 million on outside attorneys to fight unions
https://capitolfax.com/2018/11/28/afscme-rauner-has-spent-6-million-on-outside-attorneys-to-fight-unions/
— Kifowit apologizes *** Tone it down, please
https://capitolfax.com/2018/11/28/tone-it-down-please-9/

 

INDEPENDENT JOURNAL REVIEW
— Backlash Came Quickly After Illinois Dem’s Remark on Infecting Republican’s ‘Loved One’ with ‘Broth of Legionella’ – Sydney Monduy
https://ijr.com/dem-remark-infecting-republicans-loved-one/

 

GOPUSA
— Money, resources running out for Tijuana migrant shelter
http://www.gopusa.com/?p=60048
— Analysis shows that Trump was correct on ideological bent of judges
http://www.gopusa.com/?p=59909

 

 

BREITBART
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Ever-increasingly, Democrats side with those who want to destroy America and turn America into their motherland.
https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2018/11/28/barack-obama-trumps-nationalism-not-pride-country-hatred-somebody-other-side-border/

 

WASHINGTON EXAMINER
— DHS: 110 percent surge in migrant men using kids to enter US, ‘rampant fraud’ – Paul Bedard
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/washington-secrets/dhs-110-surge-in-migrant-men-using-kids-to-enter-us-rampant-fraud
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Those who want open borders argue against E-Verify.
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/opinion/if-you-value-privacy-resist-any-form-of-national-id-cards

 

THE HILL
— Illinois GOP calls for Dem to resign after she wishes ‘broth of legionella’ on Republican colleague’s family – OWEN DAUGHERTY
https://thehill.com/homenews/state-watch/418655-illinois-gop-calls-for-dem-to-resign-after-she-wishes-broth-of
— Trump floats new auto tariffs in response to GM layoffs – JORDAN FABIAN –
https://thehill.com/business-a-lobbying/418645-trump-floats-new-auto-tariffs-in-response-to-gm-layoffs
— Trump threatens government shutdown over border wall funding In an interview with POLITICO, the president drew a red line in his funding fight with Democrats and said he doesn’t ‘do anything … just for political gain.’ – JAKE SHERMAN and ANNA PALMER
https://www.politico.com/story/2018/11/28/trump-politico-interview-1023306

 

WASHINGTON POST
— ‘I would like to make him a broth of Legionella’: Illinois lawmaker regrets death wish comment – Kristine Phillips
https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2018/11/28/i-would-like-make-him-broth-legionella-lawmaker-regrets-death-wish-comment/
— Illinois House expunges lawmaker’s tainted water threat – AP
https://www.washingtonpost.com/national/health-science/illinois-house-expunges-lawmakers-tainted-water-threat/2018/11/28/8c65a848-f36c-11e8-99c2-cfca6fcf610c_story.html

 

USA TODAY
— Illinois Dem says she’d like to infect GOP colleague’s family with ‘broth of legionella’ – William Cummings
https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/onpolitics/2018/11/28/illinois-democrat-broth-legionella/2137492002/

 

NEWSWEEK
— DEMOCRATIC ILLINOIS LAWMAKER SAYS SHE WANTED TO MAKE ‘BROTH OF LEGIONELLA’ FOR REPUBLICAN’S ‘LOVED ONE’ – MARIA PEREZ
https://www.newsweek.com/broth-legionella-democratic-lawmaker-remark-gop-colleague-family-1234971

November 28 Morning Edition

ABC7
— ‘Real-time’ Election Day fear: Illinois authorities detected suspicious web traffic – Chuck Goudie and Christine Tressel
https://abc7chicago.com/politics/-illinois-authorities-detected-suspicious-web-traffic-on-election-day/4775525/

 

FOX NEWS CHICAGO
— Legionnaire’s crisis at heart of damage-award veto override – AP
http://www.fox32chicago.com/news/local/legionnaire-s-crisis-at-heart-of-damage-award-veto-override

 

WGN TV
— Legionnaire’s crisis at heart of damage-award veto override – AP
https://wgntv.com/2018/11/28/legionnaires-crisis-at-heart-of-damage-award-veto-override/

 

BIZPAC REVIEW
— Dem lawmaker Stephanie Kifowit called to resign after saying she’d like to inject poison into GOP rep’s family water so they die – Samantha Chang
https://www.bizpacreview.com/2018/11/28/dem-lawmaker-called-to-resign-after-saying-shed-like-to-inject-poison-into-gop-reps-family-water-so-they-die-697355

 

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— Democrats use tear gas image as sentimental weapon to avoid clearheaded immigration debate – John Kass
https://www.chicagotribune.com/news/columnists/kass/ct-met-immigration-caravan-kass-20181127-story.html
— Veto override votes on key issues remain for lawmakers – AP
https://www.chicagotribune.com/news/sns-bc-il-xgr–illinois-legislature-20181128-story.html
— Anderson, Boyd-Obarski not seeking re-election to Naperville council; 2 incumbents, 10 others vying for 4 open seats – Erin Hegarty
https://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/naperville-sun/news/ct-nvs-naperville-city-council-election-st-1128-story.html

 

DAILY HERALD
— DuPage Forest Preserve president Joseph Cantore’s tenure coming to a quiet end – Robert Sanchez
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20181127/dupage-forest-preserve-presidents-tenure-coming-to-a-quiet-end
— FRONT PAGE: What you need to know to run for local office in 2019 – Elena Ferrarin
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20181128/what-you-need-to-know-to-run-for-local-office-in-2019

 

CHICAGO NOW
— Berkowitz w former ABC-7 Newsie Charles Thomas dissect the Chicago Mayor’s race
http://www.chicagonow.com/public-affairs-with-jeff-berkowitz/2018/11/watch-berkowitz-w-former-abc-7-newsie-charles-thomas-dissect-the-chicago-mayors-race-cable-web/

 

ILLINOIS NEWS NETWORK
— House debate devolves into death wishes – Greg Bishop
https://www.ilnews.org/news/state_politics/house-debate-devolves-into-death-wishes/article_f53c442a-f296-11e8-b05e-db908c3298ea.html

 

ILLINOIS FAMILY INSTITUTE
— “State of the State” with Jeanne Ives
https://illinoisfamilyaction.org/podcast/state-of-the-state-illinois-family-spotlight-122/

 

ILLINOIS REVIEW
— GENDER PAY GAP AT UBER? NOPE
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2018/11/gender-pay-gap-at-uber-nope.html
— DECLINES IN ADOLESCENT SMOKING ACCELERATED AS VAPING ROSE, SUGGESTING THE FDA’S CAMPAIGN IS FATALLY MISGUIDED
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2018/11/declines-in-adolescent-smoking-accelerated-as-vaping-rose-suggesting-the-fdas-campaign-is-fatally-mi.html

 

WASHINGTON TIMES
— House Dems to probe whether Trump ‘nationalist’ claims fueling hate crimes – Stephen Dinan (DIERSEN: What percent of anti-Americans in the world, in America, in Illinois, in your county, in your township/ward, in your municipality, in your precinct, and in your neighborhood are also, anti-Trump, anti-Protestant, anti-conservative, anti-patriotic, anti-Republican, 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 for a long time? Birds of a feather flock together.)
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2018/nov/27/jerry-nadler-demands-trump-administration-answers-/

 

BREITBART
— GOP Cuts Deal with Business Lobby for 2X Importation of Foreign Workers – John Binder (DIERSEN: Ever-increasingly, big employers talk and/or act like they are anti-Trump, anti-Protestant, anti-conservative, anti-patriotic, anti-Republican, anti-American, anti-White, anti-male, anti-older people, anti-rich people, anti-gun owners, anti-German Americans, and/or anti-those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.)
https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2018/11/27/report-gop-cuts-deal-with-business-lobby-for-2x-importation-of-foreign-workers/
(FROM THE ARTICLE: Republican Senators have reportedly cut a deal with the business lobby to more than double the annual importation of low-skilled foreign workers to the U.S. to take blue-collar American jobs. Every year, the U.S. companies are allowed to import 66,000 low-skilled H-2B foreign workers to take blue-collar, non-agricultural jobs. The H-2B visa program is used by businesses to bring in cheaper, foreign workers and has contributed to blue-collar Americans having their wages undercut.)
— The Real ‘Voter Suppression’ in 2018 Came from Big Tech – Allum Bokhari
https://www.breitbart.com/tech/2018/11/27/bokhari-the-real-voter-suppression-in-2018-came-from-big-tech/
— Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez Compares Central America to Nazi Germany – John Nolte
https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2018/11/27/alexandria-ocasio-cortez-compares-central-america-nazi-germany/
— House Democrats to Investigate ‘White Nationalism’ – Joel Pollak (DIERSEN: What percent of anti-Whites in the world, in America, in Illinois, in your county, in your township/ward, in your municipality, in your precinct, and in your neighborhood are also anti-American, anti-Trump, anti-Protestant, anti-conservative, anti-patriotic, anti-Republican, 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 for a long time? Birds of a feather flock together.)
https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2018/11/27/house-democrats-to-investigate-white-nationalism/
— Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez Doubles Down: ‘On the Right Side of History’ Linking Migrant Caravan to Holocaust – Warner Todd Huston
https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2018/11/27/alexandria-ocasio-cortez-attacks-sebastian-gorka-twitter/

 

DAILY WIRE
— The Hate For Melania’s Christmas Decor Is Even Worse This Year. Here Are The Many Cruel Things Leftists Are Saying. “It’s well-established that we live in hell” – PAUL BOIS
https://www.dailywire.com/news/38758/hate-melanias-christmas-decor-even-worse-year-here-paul-bois

 

LIFE SITE NEWS
— Twitter restores conservative commentator banned without explanation – Calvin Freiburger
https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/breaking-twitter-restores-conservative-commentator-banned-without-explanati

 

INDEPENDENT JOURNAL REVIEW
— Chick-fil-A Stands Its Ground After University Declined to Bring Company on Campus Due to Christian Values – Sydney Monduy
https://ijr.com/chick-fil-a-university-campus-christian-values/

 

ONE NEWS NOW
— Trump and the ongoing culture war – Robert Knight
https://www.onenewsnow.com/perspectives/robert-knight/2018/11/27/trump-and-the-ongoing-culture-war

 

HUFFINGTON POST
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Ever-increasingly, anti-Trumps hint/imply/argue/shout a) that GOD is anti-Trump, anti-Protestant, anti-conservative, anti-patriotic, anti-Republican, anti-American, anti-White, anti-male, anti-older people, anti-rich people, anti-gun owners, anti-German Americans, anti-draft avoiders, and anti-those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time and b) that GOD wants Democrats to get rid of once and for all those individuals, organizations, companies, governments, and countries that are Trump supporters, Protestant, conservative, patriotic, Republican, American, White, male, older people, rich people, gun owners, German Americans, draft avoiders, and/or those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.
https://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/christians-decry-trump-administration-children-tear-gas-border_us_5bfc5156e4b0771fb6bcdec6

 

NEW YORK TIMES
— Cindy Hyde-Smith Holds Off Mike Espy to Keep Mississippi Senate Seat – Alan Blinder
https://www.nytimes.com/2018/11/27/us/politics/mississippi-senate-espy-hyde-smith.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Anti-Trumps use Mia Love against Trump.
https://www.nytimes.com/2018/11/27/opinion/republican-black-congress-mia-love.html
— A Journalist Was Killed in Mexico. Then His Colleagues Were Hacked. – Azam Ahmed
https://www.nytimes.com/2018/11/27/world/americas/mexico-spyware-journalist.html

 

USA TODAY
— Facebook has a problem with black people, former employee charges – Jessica Guynn
https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/2018/11/27/facebook-has-problem-black-people-former-employee-says/2126056002/

 

FAYETTEVILLE OBSERVER & SALON
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Ever-increasingly, Republican-haters make it clear that they are going to get rid of Republicans once and for all.
https://www.fayobserver.com/opinion/20181127/max-boot-gop-now-party-of-neo-confederates
https://www.salon.com/2018/11/27/son-and-daughter-of-the-confederacy-donald-trump-and-cindy-hyde-smith-are-a-love-match/

 

BLOOMBERG
— Trump’s Insults Will Have Consequences By deliberately offending the people he works with, the president has set himself up for failure. – Jonathan Bernstein
https://www.bloomberg.com/opinion/articles/2018-11-27/trump-s-insults-will-have-consequences

 

FORBES
— Why Republican Women Get No Love – Wendy Sachs
https://www.forbes.com/sites/wendysachs/2018/11/26/why-republican-women-get-no-love/#22916b5c513f

 

NEWSWEEK
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Ever-increasingly, if you disagree with or criticize someone who is a minority and/or a female, anti-Trumps call you a racist, a sexist, and even worse things. Ever-increasingly, anti-Trumps want political parties to only back candidates who are anti-Trump, anti-Protestant, anti-conservative, anti-patriotic, anti-Republican, anti-American, anti-White, anti-male, anti-older people, anti-rich people, anti-gun owners, anti-German Americans, anti-draft avoiders, and/or anti-those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.
https://www.newsweek.com/alexandria-ocasio-cortez-iq-republicans-opinionated-women-1233647

 

FEDERAL NEWS NETWORK
— OPM can help agencies with performance evaluation, but agency isn’t the problem – Jeff Neal (DIERSEN: My Democrat superiors and supervisors in the federal government used the extreme subjectivity in their performance evaluation systems a) to retain and promote their employees who were Democrat, minority, female, and/or younger and b) to get rid of their employees who were Republican, White, male, older, and/or non-veteran.)
https://federalnewsnetwork.com/commentary/2018/11/2150662/

November 27 Evening Edition

ABC7
— Chicago mayoral election: final field could be halved after petition challenges, expert says – Craig Wall
https://abc7chicago.com/politics/chicago-mayoral-candidates-could-be-halved-after-challenges-expert-says/4775175/

 

NBC5
— DISGUSTING, TRAGIC: Marijuana Will Be Legal in Michigan on Dec. 6
https://www.nbcchicago.com/blogs/ward-room/marijuana-will-be-legal-in-michigan-on-dec-6-501354521.html
— Focus on House in Illinois Legislative Session’s Final Days
https://www.nbcchicago.com/blogs/ward-room/Focus-on-House-in-Illinois-legislative-sessions-final-days-501325221.html

 

CBS2
— Record Number Of Latinos In Congress (DIERSEN: What are your demographics? Of those who will be representing you in Congress, that is, Durbin, Duckworth, and your newly elected Congressman, too what extend do they share your demographics, most importantly, your political affiliation?)
https://chicago.cbslocal.com/2018/11/27/record-number-of-latinos-congress/

 

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— Democratic state Rep. Stephanie Kifowit of Oswego says she wanted to pump a ‘broth of Legionella’ bacteria into Republican colleague Peter Breen’s water supply – Mike Riopell and Rick Pearson
https://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/politics/ct-met-illinois-legislature-quincy-veterans-home-override-20181127-story.html
— Chris Nybo resigns from state Senate after losing re-election; Glen Ellyn Republican appointed to complete six weeks of term – Chuck Fieldman
https://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/oak-brook/news/ct-dhd-nybo-resigns-tl-1129-story.html
— About 22,000 still without power after record-setting November blizzard – Katherine Rosenberg-Douglas and Karen Ann Cullotta
https://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/breaking/ct-met-chicago-blizzard-power-outages-metra-20181127-story.html

— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Ever-increasingly, Trump-haters promote hatred of Trump.
https://www.chicagotribune.com/news/opinion/zorn/ct-perspec-zorn-midterm-democrats-victory-chicago-mayor-preview-1128-20181127-story.html
— Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, an anti-Trumper who is surprisingly Trump-like – Clarence Page (DIERSEN: One could say that Casten is an anti-Trumper who is Trump-like.)
https://www.chicagotribune.com/news/opinion/page/ct-perspec-page-donald-trump-alexandria-ocasio-cortez-nancy-pelosi-1128-20181127-story.html
— Illinois paid $275 million in late interest fees to private lenders during state budget crisis. And it owes them hundreds of millions more. – Rick Pearson
https://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/politics/ct-met-illinois-comptroller-susana-mendoza-third-party-financiers-20181127-story.html

 

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— State Representative Stephanie A. Kifowit, D-Aurora, tries ‘to clarify’ Legionnaire’s death wish for Republican’s relatives – Tina Sfondeles
https://chicago.suntimes.com/news/democrat-kifowit-apologizes-legionnaires-death-republicans-relatives-quincy/
(FROM THE ARTICLE: After Kifowit’s remarks, state Rep. Jeanne Ives, R-Wheaton, quickly came to Breen’s defense saying the Aurora Democrat “essentially wished a death on a Republican floor speaker.” “How dare you. How dare you concoct up some sort of story about brewing up some batch of Legionella and having him feed it to his family. How dare you take the discussion and the debate about a very serious bill that has a huge cost consequence on both sides, both for the victim and the state taxpayers. How dare you take an honest debate about an issue and then wish death on my colleague Peter Breen, his wife and his two adopted kids,” Ives said.)
— No ‘skullduggery,’ lawyers vow, after judge OKs scrutiny of Madigan’s HQ – Tina Sfondeles
https://chicago.suntimes.com/news/madigan-gonzales-lawsuit-pulaski-headquarters-inspection-skullduggery-lawyers-sham-candidates/

 

DAILY HERALD
— Milton Township trustee fills state Senate seat in wake of Nybo’s resignation – Justin Kmitch
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20181127/milton-twp-trustee-fills-state-senate-seat-in-wake-of-nybos-resignation
(FROM THE ARTICLE: The first Indian-American to serve in the state Senate, Yadav “Nick” Nathwani, was sworn in Tuesday to fill the remaining term of former Republican state Sen. Chris Nybo of Elmhurst, who resigned Nov. 15. Nathwani, a 35-year-old Milton Township trustee, will represent the 24th District until Jan. 9, when Democrat Suzie Glowiak, who defeated Nybo on Nov. 6, will be sworn in. . .Nybo quietly resigned on Nov. 15 in an email to DuPage County Republican Chairman Brian Krajewski and Senate Republican Leader Bill Brady. In his email, Nybo suggested a member of his staff fill the seat. “As we discussed, I am resigning from the Illinois State Senate. I believe that my district director, Laura Fitzpatrick, could more than capably serve the remainder of my term and assist with winding down our office operations,” Nybo wrote. “I appreciate that you also share that belief, and that you have agreed to support her appointment to serve the remainder of my term.” Both Nybo and Fitzpatrick declined to comment Tuesday on Nathwani’s appointment and the apparent change in plans. “Yadav will be a great state Senator for the 24th District during the upcoming veto session,” Krajewski said in a written statement Tuesday. “As a Milton Township trustee, Yadav knows the difficult issues facing West suburban residents.”)
— DuPage County approves $433.8 million budget with some cuts, no tax hike – Robert Sanchez
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20181127/dupage-county-approves-4338-million-budget-with-some-cuts-no-tax-hike
— Residents endure power outages with camping gear, generators, help from friends – Marie Wilson and Russell Lissau
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20181127/residents-endure-power-outages-with-camping-gear-generators-help-from-friends
— Out on a limb with storm-damaged trees? Here are some tips – Marni Pyke
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20181127/out-on-a-limb-with-storm-damaged-trees-here-are-some-tips

 

ILLINOIS LEAKS
— Governor Rauner – Politics over Governance from the start of his term – KIRK ALLEN
http://edgarcountywatchdogs.com/2018/11/governor-rauner-politics-over-governance-from-the-start-of-his-term/

 

ILLINOIS WATCHDOG
— House debate devolves into death wishes – Greg Bishop
https://www.watchdog.org/illinois/house-debate-devolves-into-death-wishes/article_5d7f2560-d197-54c6-aab4-3c1c9e8463c6.html

 

NEWS BUSTERS
— Hypocrisy: Outraged Networks Ignore Obama’s Tear Gas Usage Against Illegals – Scott Whitlock
https://www.newsbusters.org/blogs/nb/scott-whitlock/2018/11/27/hypocrisy-outraged-nets-ignore-obamas-monthly-use-tear-gas

 

TOWNHALL
— Dallas Morning News: Illegals Storming The Border Make The Case For Trump’s Wall – Matt Vespa
https://townhall.com/tipsheet/mattvespa/2018/11/27/dallas-morning-news-illegals-storming-the-border-make-the-case-for-trumps-wall-n2536575
— Overruled: Despite Clear Student Preferences, NJ University Bans Chick-fil-A From Campus Dining Survey – Guy Benson
https://townhall.com/tipsheet/guybenson/2018/11/27/overruling-student-vote-nj-university-excludes-chickfila-from-campus-dining-survey-n2536571
— Laura Ingraham: Will Acosta Apologize To Trump For Being Totally Wrong About The Illegal Alien Horde? – Matt Vespa
https://townhall.com/tipsheet/mattvespa/2018/11/27/laure-ingraham-will-acosta-apologize-to-trump-for-being-totally-wrong-about-the-illegal-alien-horde-n2536582

 

HOT AIR
— Yes, The Democrats Are For Open Borders
https://hotair.com/headlines/archives/2018/11/yes-democrats-open-borders/

 

FOX NEWS
— The border struggle is real. And it’s a war – Newt Gingrich
https://www.foxnews.com/opinion/newt-gingrich-the-border-struggle-is-real-and-its-a-war
— The migrant caravan and three simple questions about what you believe – Sean Hannity
https://www.foxnews.com/opinion/sean-hannity-the-migrant-caravan-and-three-simple-questions-about-what-you-believe

 

RUSH LIMBAUGH
— House Democrats Are Going to Push for Amnesty
https://www.rushlimbaugh.com/daily/2018/11/27/house-democrats-are-going-to-push-for-amnesty-2-2/
— Obama and Trump Tear Gassed Illegals, Yet They’re Hitting Record Numbers!
https://www.rushlimbaugh.com/daily/2018/11/27/obama-and-trump-tear-gassed-illegals-yet-theyre-hitting-record-numbers/

 

AMERICAN THINKER
— Poll: 70% of Mexicans have had it with the migrant caravan – and some are getting out the ‘bats and sticks’ – Monica Showalter
https://www.americanthinker.com/blog/2018/11/poll_70_of_mexicans_have_had_it_with_the_migrant_caravan__and_some_are_getting_out_the_bats_and_sticks.html
— The Federal Deficit under ‘Divided Government’ – Jon N. Hall
https://www.americanthinker.com/articles/2018/11/the_federal_deficit_under_divided_government.html

 

AMERICAN CONSERVATIVE
— Building the Wall and Making the Democrats Pay for It The crisis at the border sets up a pitched battle between President Trump and the new Democratic House. – W. JAMES ANTLE III (DIERSEN: Of course, those who encourage illegal immigration, that is, Democrats, Libertarians, Greens, and RINOs, should pay for the Wall.)
https://www.theamericanconservative.com/articles/building-the-wall-and-making-the-democrats-pay-for-it/

 

AMERICAN GREATNESS
— The Invaders and Their Allies – Pedro Gonzalez
https://www.amgreatness.com/2018/11/27/the-invaders-and-their-allies/

 

NEW AMERICAN
— 5,000 Migrants in Tijuana Waiting to Cross U.S. Border, With 20,000 on the Way – Warren Mass
https://www.thenewamerican.com/usnews/immigration/item/30758-5-000-migrants-in-tijuana-waiting-to-cross-u-s-border-with-20-000-on-the-way
— British Politician: Elites Want Unlimited Migration to Create Third World West – Selwyn Duke
https://www.thenewamerican.com/world-news/europe/item/30762-british-politician-elites-want-unlimited-migration-to-create-third-world-west

 

BREITBART
— Facebook Contradicts Its Senate Testimony in Court: Site IS a Publisher – Lucas Nolan
https://www.breitbart.com/tech/2018/11/27/facebook-contradicts-its-senate-testimony-in-court-site-is-a-publisher/

 

NATIONAL REVIEW
— DHS: Rate of Migrant Men Arriving at Border with Children Increased 110 Percent in Two Years – JACK CROWE
https://www.nationalreview.com/news/migrant-men-arriving-at-border-with-children-increased-110-percent-in-two-years/

 

DAILY CALLER
— ASYLUM REQUESTS ARE UP 1,700 PERCENT POST-OBAMA — AND THERE’S NO END IN SIGHT – Jen Kerns
https://dailycaller.com/2018/11/27/asylum-obama/

 

DAILY SIGNAL
— 3 Times Previous Presidents Closed the Southern Border – Fred Lucas
https://www.dailysignal.com/2018/11/26/3-times-previous-presidents-closed-the-southern-border/

 

DAILY WIRE
— According To The Left, Only Primitive Tribes Have The Right To Protect Their Sovereignty – MATT WALSH
https://www.dailywire.com/news/38743/walsh-according-left-only-primitive-tribes-have-matt-walsh

 

CONSERVATIVE HQ
— Outsiders vs. Insiders: When the media isn’t the ‘enemy of the people’ it’s boring us to death – Jeffrey A. Rendall
http://www.conservativehq.com/article/29192-outsiders-vs-insiders-when-media-isn%E2%80%99t-%E2%80%98enemy-people%E2%80%99-it%E2%80%99s-boring-us-death

 

CHRISTIAN INSTITUTE
— Hong Kong and Taiwan back traditional marriage
https://www.christian.org.uk/news/hong-kong-and-taiwan-back-traditional-marriage/

 

THE HILL
— Jim Jordan: ‘We’ve got five weeks’ to get border wall funding – MEGAN KELLER
https://thehill.com/homenews/house/418422-jim-jordan-weve-got-five-weeks-to-get-border-wall-funding
— Trump threatens to cut federal incentives for GM’s electric cars – TIMOTHY CAMA
https://thehill.com/policy/energy-environment/418490-trump-threatens-to-cut-gms-electric-car-incentives

 

NEW YORK TIMES
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Anti-Trumps say “The Number of Illegal Immigrants in the U.S. Has Dropped.”
https://www.nytimes.com/2018/11/27/us/illegal-immigrants-population-study.html

 

LOS ANGELES TIMES
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Promoting hatred of Trump and getting voters to punish Trump by voting for Democrats “led Democrats to victory in once-conservative Orange County.”
https://www.latimes.com/socal/daily-pilot/opinion/tn-dpt-me-commentary-democrats-20181126-story.html

 

WASHINGTON POST
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Anti-Trumps ask “Which motivates independents to get politically involved: Pocketbook issues or fear that Trump is hurting democracy?”
https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/monkey-cage/wp/2018/11/27/which-motivates-independents-to-get-politically-involved-pocketbook-issues-or-fear-that-trump-is-hurting-u-s-democracy/

— DIERSEN HEADLINE: An anti-Trump says “The migrant situation near Tijuana undercuts Trump’s proposed solutions.”
https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2018/11/27/migrant-situation-near-tijuana-undercuts-trumps-proposed-solutions/?utm_term=.c434d8ead45e

 

NEWSWEEK
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Ever-increasingly, anti-Trumps use citizens of foreign countries, and especially those who are women and children, to demonize, to denigrate, and to condemn Trump and his supporters.
https://www.newsweek.com/i-traveled-migrant-caravan-you-have-no-idea-what-theyve-been-through-opinion-1231084

 

MEDIA MATTERS
— Right-wing sources dominated migrant caravan coverage on Facebook and YouTube – NATALIE MARTINEZ (DIERSEN: Democrats and Democrat plants, Libertarians and Libertarian plants, Greens and Green plants, and RINOs DO NOT WANT ME TO INCLUDE LINKS IN GOPUSA ILLINOIS EMAILS TO NEWS AND COMMENTARY THAT PROMOTE THE TRADITIONAL FAMILY, RIGHT TO LIFE, IMMIGRATION, SECOND AMENDMENT, ILLEGAL DRUGS, EQUAL OPPORTUNITY (NO RACE OR GENDER BASED PREFERENCE GIVING), AND OTHER PLANKS IN THE ILLINOIS REPUBLICAN PARTY PLATFORM AND THE REPUBLICAN PARTY PLATFORM.)
https://www.mediamatters.org/blog/2018/11/27/study-right-wing-sources-dominated-migrant-caravan-coverage-facebook-and-youtube/222159