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July 23, 2017 Evening Edition

CBS2
— Crowded Field Of Illinois Democratic Governor Hopefuls Take Stage At Forum – Craig Dellimore
http://chicago.cbslocal.com/2017/07/23/crowded-field-democratic-governor/
— J.B. Pritzker’s Ideas For The State To Help Poor Neighborhoods
http://chicago.cbslocal.com/2017/07/23/at-issue-j-b-p

NBC5
— Gloves Come Off at the Cook County Board – Carol Marin and Mary Ann Ahern
http://www.nbcchicago.com/blogs/ward-room/deep-dish-gloves-come-off-at-the-cook-county-board-436150133.html

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— DuPage County Board member John Curran appointed to state Senate – Gary Gibula
http://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/naperville-sun/ct-nvs-curran-state-senate-st-0724-20170723-story.html
— Rooting out more City Hall racists: Taxpayers funded this orgy of prejudice – Editorial
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/opinion/editorials/ct-chicago-water-racist-emails-edit-0723-20170721-story.html
— Republicans are in full control of government — but losing control of their party – Sean Sullivan and Robert Costa
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/nationworld/politics/ct-republicans-control-party-20170723-story.html

DAILY HERALD
— Trump tweets frustration with Republicans – AP
http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20170723/news/307239928/

DETROIT FREE PRESS
— Can Michigan take the politics out of political boundaries? – Brian Dickerson
http://www.freep.com/story/opinion/columnists/brian-dickerson/2017/07/23/anti-gerrymandering-initiative/497984001/

NORTHWEST INDIANA TIMES
— The fox guards a gerrymandered henhouse – Rich James
http://www.nwitimes.com/news/opinion/columnists/rich-james/rich-james-the-fox-guards-a-gerrymandered-henhouse/article_32f22417-333d-59a4-80fb-1298e94d9cd0.html

UPSTREAM IDEAS
— Analyzing Cook County Property Taxes With Dan Patlak
http://upstream-ideas.com/upstream-ideas/ideas/analyzing-cook-county-property-taxes-with-dan-patlak

DUPAGE POLICY JOURNAL
— Glen Ellyn School District 41 holds $12 million in long-term debt
http://dupagepolicyjournal.com/stories/511135830-glen-ellyn-sd-41-holds-12-million-in-long-term-debt

SAGAMON SUN
— Madigan accused of holding school funding hostage – Kacie Whaley
http://sangamonsun.com/stories/511154446-madigan-accused-of-holding-school-funding-hostage

BRUCE RAUNER
— Help Build a Better Future Sign the petition and show that we’re united against the income tax hike. It’s time to turn the page on unsustainable and dangerous habits of the past. Together we can make Illinois a place where our children will want to build their lives rather than a place to escape.
https://www.brucerauner.com/tax-hike-petition/

ILLINOIS POLICY INSTITUTE
— AFSCME PRESSURING COOK COUNTY COMMISSIONERS TO RAISE SALES, ALCOHOL, PARKING AND CIGARETTE TAXES – Chris Lentino
https://www.illinoispolicy.org/afscme-pressuring-cook-county-commissioners-to-raise-sales-alcohol-parking-and-cigarette-taxes/

LIFEZETTE NEWS
— Durbin Expands Russia Hysteria to Voter Fraud Commission: ‘Exactly What Putin Wants’ Senate Minority Whip claims Trump integrity effort meant to suppress ‘right to vote,’ discredit ‘democratic process’ – Kathryn Blackhurst
http://www.lifezette.com/polizette/durbin-expands-russia-hysteria-voter-fraud-commission-exactly-putin-wants/

LIVE ACTION
— Abortion advocates cry foul when Illinois governor hires a pro-life communications specialist – Susan Michelle-Hanson
https://www.liveaction.org/news/abortion-advocates-cry-foul-when-governor-hires-a-pro-life-communications-specialist/

BREITBART
— Harvard Law Professor: ‘White Liberal College Graduates’ Are ‘the Least Tolerant’ – THOMAS D. WILLIAMS, PH.D.
http://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/07/22/harvard-law-prof-white-liberal-college-graduates-least-tolerant/

THE HILL
— DURBIN: Trump’s voter fraud commission will accomplish what Putin wants – JULIA MANCHESTER
http://thehill.com/homenews/senate/343371-top-dem-trumps-voter-fraud-commission-will-accomplish-what-putin-wants

WASHINGTON POST
— Trump had ‘The Art of the Deal.’ Now Democrats say their economic agenda is ‘A Better Deal.’ – Ed O’Keefe and David Weigel
https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/trump-had-the-art-of-the-deal-now-democrats-say-their-economic-agenda-is-a-better-deal/2017/07/22/c1f54b8c-6d56-11e7-9c15-177740635e83_story.html

GREENSBORO NEWS & RECORD
— It’s time to enact fair redistricting – Editorial
http://www.greensboro.com/opinion/n_and_r_editorials/our-opinion-it-s-time-to-enact-fair-redistricting/article_3402d8d2-1497-5c5f-844f-78de745f5445.html

WORLD TRIBUNE
— Eleven states have counties with more registered voters than voting-age citizens (FROM THE ARTICLE: Illinois: Alexander, Bureau, Cass, Clark, Cook, Crawford, DuPage, Franklin, Grundy, Hardin, Henderson, Jefferson, Jersey, Massac, McHenry, Mercer, Monroe, Pulaski, Rock Island, Sangamon, Scott, Union, Wabash, Washington, White.) (DIERSEN: Ask you Republican Precinct Committeeman/Captian how much deadwood is in your precinct.)
http://www.worldtribune.com/eleven-states-have-counties-with-more-registered-voters-than-voting-age-citizens/

FORBES
— The Government Shouldn’t Force Pro-Life Doctors To Promote Abortion, And A Federal Judge Agrees – George Leef
https://www.forbes.com/sites/georgeleef/2017/07/23/the-government-shouldnt-force-pro-life-doctors-to-promote-abortion-and-a-federal-judge-agrees/

July 18 Evening Edition

ABC7
— What’s made in your state? White House hosts Made in America Showcase
http://abc7chicago.com/politics/white-house-hosts-made-in-america-showcase/2230831/
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Ever-increasingly, anti-Trumps encourage people to come to America illegally, to stay in America illegally, and to bring others to America illegally.
http://abc7chicago.com/politics/father-of-4-forced-to-part-with-family;-will-be-deported-to-mexico/2229776/

NBC5
— Republican State Senator Sam McCann May Challenge Rauner in Primary – Mary Ann Ahern
http://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/republican-state-senator-sam-mccann-weighs-run-against-rauner-435230603.html
— Berrios Faces County Board’s Questions on Property Tax System – Mary Ann Ahern
http://www.nbcchicago.com/blogs/ward-room/joe-berrios-hearing-cook-county-board-435267953.html

CBS2
— Berrios Under Fire Again Regarding Property Tax System
http://chicago.cbslocal.com/2017/07/18/berrios-under-fire-again-regarding-property-tax-system/

WLS AM
— Adam Kinzinger criticizes Trump son over Russian meeting
http://www.wlsam.com/2017/07/18/republican-congressman-criticizes-trump-son-over-russian-meeting/

DAILY HERALD
— DuPage starts process to remove land from taxing district – Robert Sanchez
http://www.dailyherald.com/news/20170718/dupage-starts-process-to-remove-land-from-taxing-district

CHAMPAIGN/URBANA NEWS GAZETTE
— Black backs Vermilion chairman in 104th District GOP race – Tom Kacich
http://www.news-gazette.com/news/local/2017-07-18/black-backs-vermilion-chairman-104th-district-gop-race.html

PEORIA JOURNAL STAR
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: An anti-Caterpillar asks “Does Caterpillar speak with a forked yellow tongue?”
http://www.pjstar.com/news/20170718/luciano-does-caterpillar-speak-with-forked-yellow-tongue

BELLEVILLE NEWS DEMOCRAT
— Here’s where Illinois stands on Trump’s Voter Fraud Commission – Roger Schlueter
http://www.bnd.com/living/liv-columns-blogs/answer-man/article161905908.html

PEORIA PUBLIC RADIO
— Illinois’ Gubernatorial Race: One of the Nation’s Priciest – TONY ARNOLD
http://peoriapublicradio.org/post/illinois-gubernatorial-race-one-nations-priciest#stream/0

MILWAUKEE JOURNAL SENTINEL
— Democrats say Gov. Scott Walker accepted donation from marijuana trade group – Lillian Price
http://www.jsonline.com/story/news/politics/2017/07/18/walkers-drug-testing-proposal-faces-criticism-democrats/487578001/

ILLINOIS NEWS NETWORK
— Breen: Democrat’s school funding bill latest in series of “blackmail” bills – Greg Bishop
https://www.ilnews.org/news/state_politics/breen-democrat-s-school-funding-bill-latest-in-series-of/article_6a391f56-6b56-11e7-8dc7-4f031db91327.html

DUPAGE POLICY JOURNAL
— Ives calls Besler ideal choice for Rauner re-election bid – Caitlin Nordahl
http://dupagepolicyjournal.com/stories/511149745-ives-calls-besler-ideal-choice-for-rauner-re-election-bid

CAPITOL FAX
— The real danger with the way the Rauner purge is being handled
https://capitolfax.com/2017/07/18/the-real-danger-with-the-way-the-rauner-purge-is-being-handled/
— Bill Black endorses candidate for Hays seat
https://capitolfax.com/2017/07/18/bill-black-endorses-candidate-for-hays-seat/

DAILY CALLER
— Congress’ Plan To Eliminate Government Waste: Create A New Commission – Thomas Phippen
http://dailycaller.com/2017/07/18/congress-plan-to-eliminate-government-waste-create-a-new-commission/

CNN
— Hastert victim ‘surprised’ at former speaker’s early release – Sophie Tatum
http://www.cnn.com/2017/07/18/politics/dennis-hastert-investigation-cnntv/index.html

WASHINGTON POST
— GOP again hits federal retirement in latest budget plan – Joe Davidson
https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/powerpost/wp/2017/07/18/gop-again-hits-federal-retirement-in-latest-budget-plan/
— Report calls for new civil service system with more power to agencies – Joe Davidson (DIERSEN: My critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes have always promoted patronage. Because I have always been a Republican, were it not for federal civil service protections, a) the Post Office would NOT have hired me in 1966 or let me work there for almost 3 years, b) IRS would NOT have hired me in 1971 or let me work there for almost 9 years, c) IRS would NOT have promoted me in 1972, 1973, or 1974, d) GAO would NOT have hired me in 1980 or let me work there for almost 18 years, and e) GAO would NOT have promoted me in 1986.)
https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/powerpost/wp/2017/07/18/report-calls-for-new-civil-service-system-with-more-power-to-agencies/

CATO
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Ever-increasing, CATO makes it clear that it exists a) to elect and reelect Democrats and b) to promote cheap labor.
https://www.cato.org/blog/north-carolina-other-states-should-reconsider-e-verify
https://www.cato.org/blog/e-verify-does-not-lower-unemployment

FED SMITH
— Union Exec: EPA Has Sent Over 1,000 Buyout Notices to Employees – Ian Smith (DIERSEN: Have you gotten a buyout notice? I did in 1993 when I was 45 years old. In 1993, GAO sent $25,000 buyout notices to all its employees like me who had 25 or more years of federal service.)
https://www.fedsmith.com/2017/07/18/union-exec-epa-sent-1000-buyout-notices-employees/

July 15 Evening Edition

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— Lake County officials say lots of unknowns remain around state school funding – Emily K. Coleman
http://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/lake-county-news-sun/news/ct-lns-lake-county-school-funding-st-0715-20170714-story.html

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— Trump Jr. inflicts wounds on GOP – Linda Chavez (DIERSEN: My critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes have always hinted/implied/argued/shouted that I inflict wounds on the Milton Township Republican Central Committee (MTRCC), DuPage County Republican Central Committee, Illinois Republican Party (IRP) and that I inflicted wounds on TAPROOT Republicans of Illinois, Wheaton Chamber of Commerce, Illinois Center Right Coalition, American Association of Political Consultants, etc. BECAUSDE I PROMOTE THE REPUBLICAN PARTY PLATFORM, BECAUSE I PROMOTE THE IRP PLATFORM, AND BECAUSE I PROMOTE THE MTRCC RESOLUTION AGAINST VIDEO GAMBLING.)
http://chicago.suntimes.com/columnists/chavez-trump-jr-inflicts-wounds-on-gop/

CRAIN’S CHICAGO BUSINESS
— Illinois: Land of still unfunded pension obligations
http://www.chicagobusiness.com/article/20170715/ISSUE07/170719902/illinois-legislature-did-nothing-about-the-130-billion-unfunded
— Big names on Obama Foundation list of donors – LISA BERTAGNOLI (DIERSEN: To give money to Democrats is to shout that you are anti-Trump, anti-Protestant, anti-conservative, anti-Republican, anti-American, anti-White, anti-male, anti-older people, anti-rich people, anti-gun owners, anti-German Americans, anti-draft avoiders (except Bill Clinton), and/or anti-those whose ancestors have been in America longer than their ancestors.)
http://www.chicagobusiness.com/article/20170715/NEWS07/170719891/big-names-on-obama-foundation-list-of-donors
— The next battlefield in a fight that just won’t end – RICH MILLER
http://www.chicagobusiness.com/article/20170715/ISSUE11/170719895

SPRINGFIELD STATE JOURNAL REGISTER
— Labor-backed group says Rauner misleading in tax talk – Bernard Schoenburg
http://www.sj-r.com/opinion/20170714/bernard-schoenburg-labor-backed-group-says-rauner-misleading-in-tax-talk

KANKAKEE DAILY JOURNAL
— Too few legislators showed leadership by taking per diem – Editorial (DIERSEN: My Democrat IRS superiors, supervisors, coworkers, and subordinates hinted/implied/argued/shouted that I was greedy because I claimed partial day per diem in 1974 (SEE: http://www.gao.gov/products/463866) and because I deducted job-related graduate business and accounting courses 1972-1980.)
http://www.daily-journal.com/opinion/editorials/too-few-legislators-showed-leadership-by-taking-per-diem/article_07baeaa8-fc7f-57cf-864d-36214e24f1e1.html

HERALD & REVIEW
— State tax hike costs $580 more on average for Decatur residents – CLAIRE HETTINGER
http://herald-review.com/news/state-and-regional/govt-and-politics/state-tax-hike-costs-more-on-average-for-decatur-residents/article_3c5f95c2-787c-56d5-8829-ffae22584e39.html
— School officials worry Illinois flooding may impact classes – AP
http://herald-review.com/ap/state/school-officials-worry-illinois-flooding-may-impact-classes/article_659a6465-ce43-5cb3-8914-ec3d155afe12.html

SANGAMON SUN
— Linking Dem gubernatorial hopefuls to Madigan called strategic mistake – Karen Kidd
http://sangamonsun.com/stories/511112688-linking-dem-gubernatorial-hopefuls-to-madigan-called-strategic-mistake

ILLINOIS NEWS NETWORK
— Pension payments to eat up entire $5 billion tax increase, and more – Greg Bishop
https://www.ilnews.org/news/state_politics/pension-payments-to-eat-up-entire-billion-tax-increase-and/article_94eee638-68ac-11e7-9796-3fbbcd87a6ba.html

DAILY WIRE
— FLASHBACK: TIME Magazine In 1996 Bragged About How U.S. Interfered In Russian Election – JOSEPH CURL
http://www.dailywire.com/news/18593/flashback-time-magazine-1996-bragged-about-how-us-joseph-curl

FOX NEWS
— ABC, NBC under fire after smearing Christian organization as a “hate group” – Corrine Weaver
http://www.foxnews.com/opinion/2017/07/13/abc-nbc-cnn-defending-1st-amendment-is-hate-speech-media-hit-ag-sessions-for-speech-to-christian-group.html

NEWSWMAX
— Governors Steer Clear of Trump Talk As Healthcare Vote Looms – Sandy Fitzgerald
http://www.newsmax.com/Politics/governors-nga-trump-healthcare/2017/07/15/id/801818/

SAN DIEGO UNION TRIBUNE
— Gerrymandering and partisan polarization – JAMES W. INGRAM III
http://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/opinion/commentary/sd-utbg-gerrymander-political-boundaries-20170714-story.html

FED SMITH
— Legislation Would Make Retired Federal Employee Pensions Public Information – Ian Smith (DIERSEN: What does DeSantis say about my Democrat GAO superiors constructively having me on reduced pay administrative leave since 1997? Since 1997, they have had the Civil Service Retirement System pay me $1,008,644 in today’s dollars (238 months X $4,238) to “sit a home.” My critics/opponents, their operatives and their dupes side with my Democrat GAO superiors.)
https://www.fedsmith.com/2017/07/15/legislation-make-retired-federal-employee-pensions-public-information/

July 2 Morning Edition

WGN TV
— Madigan changes course, will hold vote on tax plan Sunday – JORDAN MUCK AND TAHMAN BRADLEY
http://wgntv.com/2017/07/01/no-weekend-budget-votes-madigan-says-as-states-new-fiscal-year-begins/

FOX NEWS CHICAGO
— Illinois police: We won’t be getting body cams, because we don’t have the money – AP (DIERSEN: Should everyone involved in government, in politics, in the news media, in etc. wear body cams to better document a) what they say and do and b) what others say and do?)
http://www.fox32chicago.com/news/national/265269464-story

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— 21 people shot, 2 fatally, in city shootings – Elvia Malagon, Peter Nickeas and Deanese Williams-Harris
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/breaking/ct-chicago-july-4-weekend-shootings-violence-20170701-story.html
— Halfway through 2017, violence remains stubbornly high in Chicago – Jeremy Gorner
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/breaking/ct-chicago-violence-first-six-months-met-20170630-story.html
— America, be nice to each other – Editorial (DIERSEN: I should write a book about those in my precinct, in Wheaton, in Glen Ellyn, in DuPage County, and in Illinois who are the most unfriendly, unfair, nitpicking, backstabbing, ankle-biting, destructive, disrespectful, deceitful, judgmental, manipulative, domineering, condescending, scapegoating, bombastic, rude, mean, nasty, cruel, vicious, hateful, threatening, and even worse things. Virtually all of the aforesaid are churchgoers a) who bring disgrace to their church and to all the organizations that they are a member of and b) who blame me and my GOPUSA ILLINOIS emails for their problems, for your problems, for my problems, and for everyone’s problems.)
http://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/elgin-courier-news/opinion/ct-abn-editorial-st-0702-20170630-story.html
— Made in America: Jeep, Ford, Honda models rank as the biggest domestic drivers of the auto industry – Kelsey Mays (DIERSEN: Overwhelmingly, my critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes a) hate vehicles made by General Motors, Ford, and Chrysler, b) hate those who own/owned vehicles made by General Motors, Ford, or Chrysler, and c) hate unions and past, present, and future union members. I was a union member for almost 12 years. I worked for Chrysler for a short time in 1970. I own a 1972 Chevy Corvette, 1996 Ford Thunderbird LX, 2003 Chevy Cavalier LS, 2005 Chevy Corvette, 2013 Dodge Charger R/T Max, and 2016 Ford Mustang. I have owned a 1958 Chevy BelAir, 1962 Chevy BelAir, 1962 Chevy Impala SS, 1966 Pontiac Tempest Sprint, 1968 Oldsmobile 442, 1968 Dodge Charger R/T, 1969 Dodge Charger SE, 1974 Dodge Dart, 1978 Chevy Chevette, 1978 Oldsmobile Delta 88 Royale, 1990 Ford Thunderbird LX, 1993 Ford Thunderbird, and 1997 Chevy Cavalier.)
http://www.chicagotribune.com/classified/automotive/sc-autocover-most-american-made-cars-20170628-story.html
— GOP bill would let churches endorse political candidates – AP (DIERSEN: From what I see, ever-increasingly, churches act as operatives or as dupes for the Democrat Party.)
http://www.chicagotribune.com/business/sns-bc-us–congress-religion-20170630-story.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: An anti-Trump says “Trump’s tweets raise questions about his mental state.”
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/columnists/sns-201706301616–tms–poltodayctnyq-a20170702-20170702-column.html
— Trump: States are ‘trying to hide’ things from voter fraud panel. Here’s what they say – Philip Bump and Christopher Ingraham
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/nationworld/politics/ct-trump-states-voter-fraud-panel-20170701-story.html
— A conservative California minister supported Trump. Now, he’s getting deported. – Kate Morrissey (DIERSEN: Conservatives respect the rule of law. A conservative would never come to country illegally, stay in a country illegally, or bring others to a country illegally.)
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/nationworld/ct-minister-supported-trump-now-getting-deported-20170701-story.html

DAILY HERALD
— Madigan: Revenue vote now set for today – AP
http://www.dailyherald.com/news/20170701/madigan-revenue-vote-now-set-for-today
— Glen Ellyn celebrates Fourth all day – Ann Piccininni
http://www.dailyherald.com/news/20170702/glen-ellyn-celebrates-fourth-all-day

WTTW
— Mixed Signals, Finger-Pointing as Illinois Begins 3rd Year Without Budget – Amanda Vinicky
http://chicagotonight.wttw.com/2017/07/01/mixed-signals-finger-pointing-illinois-begins-3rd-year-without-budget

BLOOMINGTON PANTAGRAPH
— Madigan: Revenue vote now set for Sunday afternoon – AP
http://www.pantagraph.com/news/state-and-regional/illinois/government-and-politics/madigan-revenue-vote-now-set-for-sunday-afternoon/article_27ae73a7-3455-5afc-8bcc-9594bc771f5b.html

SPRINGFIELD STATE JOURNAL REGISTER
— Madigan says tax increase will get a vote Sunday – Doug Finke
http://www.sj-r.com/news/20170701/madigan-says-tax-increase-will-get-vote-sunday
— Keep the momentum going on state budget – Editorial
http://www.sj-r.com/opinion/20170701/our-view-keep-momentum-going-on-state-budget

QUAD CITY TIMES
— State of Failure – Editorial
http://qctimes.com/news/opinion/editorial/editorial-state-of-failure/article_91102741-e5a9-5cfe-a78c-5c52a85558d3.html

CHAMPAIGN/URBANA NEWS GAZETTE
— Davis remains fairly solid in most of 13th District – Tom Kacich
http://www.news-gazette.com/news/local/2017-07-02/tom-kacich-davis-remains-fairly-solid-most-13th-district.html

RIVER CITY READER
— Leadership Change Could Mean a New Dynamic in Senate – Rich Miller (DIERSEN: What does Bill Brady think of you? My critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes have always shouted at Brady that I have caused all of his problems, that I am causing all of his problems, and that I will continue to cause all of his problems until I am gotten rid of. My critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes especially blame me for Brady’s a) losing the 2006 Republican gubernatorial primary, b) losing the 2010 gubernatorial election, and c) losing the 2014 Republican gubernatorial primary.)
http://www.rcreader.com/commentary/leadership-change-could-mean-new-dynamic

CENTRAL ILLINOIS PROUD
— Trump defends social media use after controversial tweets Trump defended his use of Twitter – PAUL LEBLANC
http://www.centralillinoisproud.com/news/politics/trump-defends-social-media-use-after-controversial-tweets/755850491
— Defiant Trump resumes attacks on ‘Morning Joe’ hosts, despite bipartisan criticism – POTUS says hosts are ‘crazy,’ ‘dumb as a rock’ – DEENA ZARU
http://www.centralillinoisproud.com/news/politics/defiant-trump-resumes-attacks-on-morning-joe-hosts-despite-bipartisan-criticism/755570421

NEWSMAX
— Junk Status Looms for Obama’s Home State?
http://www.newsmax.com/Finance/Economy/Illinois-junk-debt-budget/2017/07/01/id/799357/

DAILY CALLER
— Woman Rips Confederate Flag Off Man’s Truck, Hits Him With Car – Justin Caruso
http://dailycaller.com/2017/06/25/woman-rips-confederate-flag-off-mans-truck-hits-him-with-car/

BREITBART
— Orange County Ends 23-Year Bankruptcy as Illinois, Connecticut and Maine Default – CHRISS W. STREET
http://www.breitbart.com/california/2017/07/01/oc-ends-23-year-bankruptcy-illinois-connecticut-maine-default/

NATIONAL REVIEW
— As California Begins Confiscation, a Lone Judge Defends the Second Amendment – DAVID FRENCH
http://www.nationalreview.com/article/449154/californias-high-capacity-magazine-confiscation-halted-judge-second-amendment

NEW YORK TIMES
— ‘I’m President and They’re Not’: Trump Attacks Media at Faith Rally – MICHAEL D. SHEAR
https://www.nytimes.com/2017/07/01/us/politics/trump-tweets-stoke-voter-fraud-claim-and-attack-news-media.html
— Trump Administration Targets Parents in New Immigration Crackdown – CAITLIN DICKERSON (DIERSEN: My critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes a) glorify and praise those who come to America illegally, who stay in America illegally, and who bring others to America illegally and b) demonize, denigrate, and condemn me, my parents, my grandparents, my great grandparents, and the rest of my ancestors.)
https://www.nytimes.com/2017/07/01/us/trump-arrest-undocumented-immigrants.html
— HARDCOPY ARTICLE TITLE: Political Hobbyists Are Ruing the Country – Eitan Hersh (DIERSEN: What do you say to those who a) claim to be political experts, b) crow that they have never read a GOPUSA ILLINOIS email and never will, and c) demonize, denigrate, and condemn me, my GOPUSA ILLINOIS emails, and those who read them?)
https://www.nytimes.com/2017/06/29/opinion/sunday/the-problem-with-participatory-democracy-is-the-participants.html
— HARDCOPY ARTICLE TITLE: Why It’s Good to Forget — ULRICH BOSER (DIERSEN: Of course, my critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes do not want me to forget their success in harming me, and I have not forgotten.)
https://www.nytimes.com/2017/06/30/opinion/sunday/forgot-where-you-parked-good.html
— Save Free Speech From Trolls – Lindy West (DIERSEN: I should write a book about those in Wheaton, in Glen Ellyn, in Milton Township, in DuPage County, and in Illinois a) who have lots of religious, government, political, and/or financial clout and b) who since 2000 have focused their lives on stopping me from putting GOPUSA ILLINOIS emails together and sending them out and stopping everyone from reading those emails.)
https://www.nytimes.com/2017/07/01/opinion/sunday/save-free-speech-from-trolls.html

WASHINGTON POST
— With health bill looming, senators aren’t rushing into the July Fourth spotlight – Paul Kane
https://www.washingtonpost.com/powerpost/with-health-bill-looming-senators-arent-rushing-into-the-july-fourth-spotlight/2017/07/01/5e86982c-5ddd-11e7-9fc6-c7ef4bc58d13_story.html
— The U.S. fertility rate just hit a historic low. Why some demographers are freaking out. – Ariana Eunjung Cha (DIERSEN: Democrats run education in America. Ever-increasingly, those Democrats focus on cranking out “good little Democrats.” I am not a Democrat because my outstanding parents had enough money to a) have me baptized as a Missouri Synod Lutheran (MSL) in 1948, b) send me to Trinity Lutheran Grade School in Crete 1953-1961, c) send me to Hope Lutheran Grade School 1961-1962 to stay with the Missouri Synod, and d) have me confirmed as a MSL in 1962.)
https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/to-your-health/wp/2017/06/30/the-u-s-fertility-rate-just-hit-a-historic-low-why-some-demographers-are-freaking-out/

NEW YORK DAILY NEWS
— As new fiscal year dawns, hope for Illinois budget dims – Reuters
http://www.nydailynews.com/newswires/news/national/new-fiscal-year-dawns-hope-illinois-budget-dims-article-1.3294766

NEW YORK POST
— Why the generation after millennials will vote Republican – Salena Zito
http://nypost.com/2017/07/01/why-the-next-generation-after-millennials-will-vote-republican/

FORBES
— Trump’s Leaner White House Payroll Projected To Save Taxpayers $22 Million – Adam Andrzejewski
https://www.forbes.com/sites/adamandrzejewski/2017/07/02/trumps-leaner-white-house-payroll-projected-to-save-taxpayers-22-million/#40336a1057e6

INVESTOR’S BUSINESS DAILY
— Republicans Are A Big-Government Party, Too – Mona Charen
http://www.investors.com/politics/columnists/mona-charen-republicans-are-a-big-government-party-too/

BLOOMBERG
— Trump Invokes Patriotism and Unity After Day of Twitter Outbursts – Margaret Talev
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2017-07-02/trump-invokes-patriotism-unity-after-day-of-twitter-outbursts

July 1 Evening Edition

ABC7
— Speaker Madigan: Budget vote scheduled for Sunday – AP
http://abc7chicago.com/politics/speaker-madigan-budget-vote-scheduled-for-sunday/2171835/

NBC5
— Illinois House to Vote on Revenue Package: Madigan – Phil Rogers
http://www.nbcchicago.com/blogs/ward-room/illinois-house-to-vote-on-revenue-plan-madigan-432016703.html
— Minimum Wage Rises in Cook County, Chicago Saturday – James Neveau (DIERSEN: If you have ever worked for the minimum wage, when, how old were you, and what did you do with the money that you earned? I washed dishes for the minimum wage 1964-1966 in the basement of the S.S. Kresges in Chicago Heights when I was 16 and 17 years old while I attended Crete-Monee High School. I used the money that I earned to buy a new 1966 Pontiac Tempest Sprint to commute to/from classes at UIC from my parents’ home in Crete.)
http://www.nbcchicago.com/blogs/ward-room/cook-county-chicago-increase-minimum-wage-effective-saturday-432015693.html
— Illinois Lawmakers Override Rauner Veto of 911 Fees
http://www.nbcchicago.com/blogs/ward-room/lawmakers-override-rauner-veto-911-bill-432007543.html
— A Look at Illinois’ Budget Disaster as Impasse Hits 3rd Year – Sara Burnett
http://www.nbcchicago.com/blogs/ward-room/illinois-budget-impasse-lawmakers-springfield-432004413.html

CBS2
— Lawmakers Miss State Budget Deadline For Third Consecutive Year
http://chicago.cbslocal.com/2017/07/01/lawmakers-miss-state-budget-deadline-for-third-consecutive-year/
— Commissioner Garcia Seeks To Limit Campaign Contributions To Assessor – Craig Dellimore
http://chicago.cbslocal.com/2017/06/30/cook-county-assessor-campaign-contributions/

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— In about face, Madigan says he’ll call ‘revenue package’ on Sunday – Tina Sfondeles
http://chicago.suntimes.com/news/as-frustrations-mount-top-democrat-says-budget-bills-arent-ready/
— A taxing Sunday in Springfield – Editorial
http://chicago.suntimes.com/opinion/ignore-the-naysayers-and-pass-a-state-budget-right-now/
— Illinois House overrides Gov. Rauner’s veto of 911 fees – AP
http://chicago.suntimes.com/news/illinois-house-overrides-gov-rauners-veto-of-911-fees/
— Statehouse dance: One step forward, two steps back – Mark Brown
http://chicago.suntimes.com/news/statehouse-dance-one-step-forward-two-steps-back/
— Some Illinois residents unhappy they can’t buy Powerball tickets – Rachel Hinton
http://chicago.suntimes.com/politics/some-illinois-residents-unhappy-they-cant-buy-powerball-tickets/

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— Madigan sends Rauner message on tax hike vote as talks break down at Capitol – Kim Geiger and Monique Garcia
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/politics/ct-illinois-budget-rauner-madigan-met-0702-20170630-story.html
— More suburban residents insured via Medicaid after Obamacare (DIERSEN: Under the Democrats, more and more and more people cannot afford health insurance.)
http://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/skokie/news/ct-evr-local-feedback-affordable-care-act-tl-0706-20170630-story.html

DAILY HERALD
— Illinois House leader: No vote on budget this weekend – Genevieve Bookwalter
http://www.dailyherald.com/news/20170701/illinois-house-leader-no-vote-on-budget-this-weekend
— Trump’s White House is all but ignoring Spanish speakers – AP (DIERSEN: Anti-Trumps would love to make it illegal in America to employ those who do not speak Spanish.)
http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20170701/news/307019965/
— 10 cent fuel tax hike among new Indiana laws taking effect – AP
http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20170701/news/307019948/

CRAIN’S CHICAGO BUSINESS
— Why nothing gets done in Springfield and Washington – GREG HINZ
http://www.chicagobusiness.com/article/20170701/ISSUE05/170639986/springfield-and-washington-deadlock-because-there-are-no-dealmakers
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: The anti-Rauner Rich Miller asks “What’s more important than a state budget to Rauner?” and says “Killing unions.” What do you say to activists, to candidates, to elected officials, to party leaders, to major donors, to political consultants, to etc. who state that they are Republican, but who a) pander to the anti-Rauner Rich Miller, b) glorify and praise the anti-Rauner Rich Miller, c) refuse to include diersen@aol.com in their press release and press advisory lists, d) discourage me from putting GOPUSA ILLINOIS emails together and sending them out, and e) discourage everyone from reading the emails?)
http://www.chicagobusiness.com/article/20170701/ISSUE11/170639985/rauners-anti-union-position-prevents-an-illinois-budget-deal

SPRINGFIELD STATE JOURNAL REGISTER
— Madigan says no budget vote this weekend; tempers flare – Doug Finke – AP
http://www.sj-r.com/news/20170701/madigan-says-no-budget-vote-this-weekend-tempers-flare
— At least the good feelings lasted a day – Doug Finke
http://www.sj-r.com/news/20170701/statehouse-insider-at-least-good-feelings-lasted-day

ALTON DAILY NEWS
— Lawmakers Meet for Saturday Session Over Budget – Greg Bishop
http://www.altondailynews.com/news/details.cfm?clientid=17&id=247545#.WVgY2xFSRZI

LOUIS TODAY
— Once again, national Democrats are targeting two GOP Metro East congressional districts – Kevin McDermott
http://www.stltoday.com/news/local/govt-and-politics/once-again-national-democrats-are-targeting-two-gop-metro-east/article_52f299af-f158-5488-a17f-270ca419b9ac.html

CENTRAL ILLINOIS PROUD
— New Jersey government shuts down in budget standoff Failed to reach an agreement on a budget – RALPH ELLIS AND DEANNA HACKNEY
http://www.centralillinoisproud.com/news/politics/nj-government-shut-down-amid-budget-standoff/755509046
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: The anti-Trump Bernstein says we are in the midst of a “malignant presidency.”
http://www.centralillinoisproud.com/news/politics/bernstein-we-are-in-the-midst-of-a-malignant-presidency/755355545

ILLINOIS NEWS NETWORK
— Madigan: $5 billion tax increase vote coming Sunday – Greg Bishop and Dan McCaleb
https://www.ilnews.org/news/state_politics/madigan-billion-tax-increase-vote-coming-sunday/article_9df0ecd0-5e8a-11e7-8901-3bd0e27126c6.html

ILLINOIS FAMILY INSTITUTE
— Tax Increases, More Spending and ‘A Disaster’ of a Budget for Illinois – John Biver
https://illinoisfamily.org/politics/budget-deadline-passes-state-rep-ives-calls-budget-disaster/

ILLINOIS REVIEW
— IVES: THIS BUDGET IS A DISASTER
http://illinoisreview.typepad.com/illinoisreview/2017/07/ives-this-budget-is-a-disaster.html
— WILL BRADY “PROTECT TAXPAYERS” AS HE PROMISED WHEN RUNNING FOR GOVERNOR?
http://illinoisreview.typepad.com/illinoisreview/2017/07/will-brady-protect-taxpayers-as-he-promised-when-running-for-governor.html
— DUNDEE REP SKILLICORN CALLS FOR GENERAL ASSEMBLY TO CONTINUE TO WORK ON BUDGET
http://illinoisreview.typepad.com/illinoisreview/2017/07/dundee-rep-calls-for-general-assembly-to-continue-to-work-on-budget.html

CAPITOL FAX
— House to vote Sunday on revenue bill
https://capitolfax.com/2017/07/01/house-to-vote-sunday-on-revenue-bill/
— After day of hope, rancor returns to Statehouse
https://capitolfax.com/2017/07/01/after-day-of-hope-rancor-returns-to-statehouse/
— Illinois Policy Institute calls potential bipartisan deal a “betrayal”
https://capitolfax.com/2017/07/01/illinois-policy-institute-calls-potential-bipartisan-deal-a-betrayal/
— Where are we now?
https://capitolfax.com/2017/07/01/where-are-we-now/
— Radogno also objects *** Dust-up in the House as Madigan attempts to adjourn
https://capitolfax.com/2017/07/01/dust-up-in-the-house-as-madigan-attempts-to-adjourn/

PJ MEDIA
— Illinois Republicans Help Pass Democratic Budget Plan with Big Tax Increase – RICK MORAN
https://pjmedia.com/trending/2017/07/01/illinois-republicans-help-pass-democratic-budget-plan-with-big-tax-increase/

THE BLAZE
— Here’s what happened to crime when Phoenix dropped ‘sanctuary city’ policies – Carlos Garcia
http://www.theblaze.com/news/2017/07/01/heres-what-happened-to-crime-when-phoenix-dropped-sanctuary-city-policies/
— Media gloats about Trump’s low approval ratings — then poll reveals their humiliating ratings – Chris Enloe
http://www.theblaze.com/news/2017/07/01/media-gloats-about-trumps-low-approval-ratings-then-poll-reveals-medias-approval-rating/

THE HILL
— Trump turns to a skeptical Chicago – NIALL STANAGE
http://thehill.com/homenews/the-memo/340334-the-memo-trump-turns-to-a-skeptical-chicago
— New Jersey, Maine shut down amid spending disputes – REID WILSON
http://thehill.com/homenews/state-watch/340372-new-jersey-maine-shut-down-over-spending-disputes

ASSOCIATED PRESS
— House Overrides Rauner Veto of 911 Fees A law has taken effect with a fee increase and assurance of continued 911 emergency call-center operation in Illinois.
https://www.usnews.com/news/best-states/illinois/articles/2017-07-01/house-overrides-rauner-veto-of-911-fees

WASHINGTON POST
— Spicer, Bannon and Conway among Trump aides earning top salaries – Anne Gearan (DIERSEN: Millions in America would not take a job that paid as little as Spicer, Bannon and Conway are being paid.)
https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/spicer-bannon-and-conway-among-trump-aides-earning-top-salaries/2017/07/01/16b0611c-5e83-11e7-a9f6-7c3296387341_story.html

TRIB LIVE
— Many older workers are struggling with new forms of age discrimination (DIERSEN: How old are you? I am 68. Virtually all my critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes promote age discrimination.)
http://triblive.com/business/headlines/12457756-74/many-older-workers-are-struggling-with-new-forms-of-age-discrimination

BLOOMBERG
— Illinois Blows Budget Deadline, Pushing It Closer to Junk – Elizabeth Campbell
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2017-07-01/illinois-blows-budget-deadline-pushing-it-closer-to-junk-rating

June 23 Evening Edition

ABC7
— Rauner signs gun bill; still no progress on budget – Craig Wall
http://abc7chicago.com/news/rauner-signs-gun-bill;-still-no-progress-on-budget/2137937/

NBC5
— Cullerton Calls Budget Special Session a ‘Political Stunt’ Gov. Rauner called the special session to try to force a budget deal before July 1 – Mary Ann Ahern
http://www.nbcchicago.com/blogs/ward-room/cullerton-calls-budget-special-session-political-stunt-430411433.html

CBS2
— Emanuel Calls Rauner A “Rookie Governor” With His Plan To Veto A 911 Surcharge
http://chicago.cbslocal.com/2017/06/23/emanuel-rauner-911-surcharge-bill/
— Day 3 In Springfield: ‘Time For An Intervention,’ One Leader Says – Dana Kozlov
http://chicago.cbslocal.com/2017/06/23/day-3-in-springfield-time-for-an-intervention-one-leader-says/

WLS AM
— Rauner says Democrats are failing to compromise
http://www.wlsam.com/2017/06/23/rauner-says-democrats-are-failing-to-compromise/

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— With week to go, Rauner and Madigan can’t even agree on meeting – Monique Garcia and Kim Geiger
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/politics/ct-illinois-legislature-leaders-meetings-met-0625-20170623-story.html

— Move quickly, Governor, in developing South Suburban Airport – Editorial
http://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/daily-southtown/opinion/ct-sta-editorial-south-suburban-airport-st-0625-20170624-story.html
— Quick takes on ‘Gov. Junk,’ Trump’s odd lies and more – Eric Zorn
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/opinion/zorn/ct-governor-junk-rauner-omarosa-trump-zorn-perspec-0625-jm-20170623-column.html
— A law to make thugs think twice before shooting – Editorial
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/opinion/editorials/ct-gun-crime-sentences-rauner-edit-0624-jm-20170623-story.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Ever-increasingly, Democrats promote LGBTQactivity.
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/ct-chicago-pride-parade-2017-htmlstory.html
— Welcome to Fear City, Illinois: Lessons from the New York financial meltdown – Editorial
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/opinion/editorials/ct-new-york-chicago-illinois-bankruptcy-edit-0625-20170623-story.html
— The myth of sweet seasons in Springfield: What Rauner really walked into – Editorial
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/opinion/editorials/ct-rauner-budget-madigan-history-edit-0625-jm-20170623-story.html

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— A budget by June 30, or Illinois faces unprecedented ‘junk’ status – MARK BROWN
http://chicago.suntimes.com/politics/a-budget-by-june-30-or-illinois-faces-unprecedented-junk-status/
— Democrats, beware: African-American voters might take a pass in 2018 – Laura Washington
http://chicago.suntimes.com/columnists/democrats-beware-african-american-voters-might-take-a-pass-in-2018/
— New Chicago IRS criminal investigations chief took on Hells Angels – Jon Seidel (DIERSEN: I worked for GAO on audits of IRS’s Criminal Investigation Division for 3 years.)
http://chicago.suntimes.com/politics/new-chicago-irs-criminal-investigations-chief-took-on-hells-angels/
— Emanuel and Rauner continue squabbling over phone-tax increase – Fran Spielman
http://chicago.suntimes.com/news/rahm-emanuel-rips-bruce-rauner-for-threatening-phone-tax-veto/
— Duckworth a name for Chicago U.S. Attorney – Lynn Sweet
http://chicago.suntimes.com/politics/white-house-sends-durbin-duckworth-a-name-for-chicago-u-s-attorney/

DAILY HERALD
— Nybo: Compromise school funding bill allows State to look at funding through a more fair lens – Mae Fitzpatrick
http://www.dailyherald.com/submitted/20170623/nybo-compromise-school-funding-bill-allows-state-to-look-at-funding-through-a-more-fair-lens
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Ever-increasingly, Democrats promote Islam.
http://www.dailyherald.com/news/20170623/at-end-of-ramadan-muslim-leader-explains-fasting–

CRAIN’S CHICAGO BUSINESS
— Time for Rauner to come out of hiding on Obamacare repeal – GREG HINZ
http://www.chicagobusiness.com/article/20170623/BLOGS02/170629898/time-for-rauner-to-come-out-of-hiding-on-obamacare-repeal
— A new twist in the Rauner-Emanuel Thompson Center squabble – GREG HINZ
http://www.chicagobusiness.com/article/20170623/BLOGS02/170629913/chicagos-thompson-center-deal-at-center-of-emanuel-rauner-battle
— As the clock ticks down, will Illinois leaders step up? – FREDERICK WADDELL, E. SCOTT SANTI AND JAY HENDERSON
http://www.chicagobusiness.com/article/20170622/OPINION/170629918/as-the-clock-ticks-down-will-illinois-leaders-step-up

SPRINGFIELD STATE JOURNAL REGISTER
— Mendoza issues warning while leaders argue – Doug Finke
http://www.sj-r.com/news/20170623/mendoza-issues-warning-while-leaders-argue

WSIL TV
— Meeting of top Illinois lawmakers canceled
http://www.wsiltv.com/story/35739032/meeting-of-top-illinois-lawmakers-canceled
— Pence visits Focus on Family amid change for religious right – AP
http://www.wsiltv.com/story/35732663/pence-visits-focus-on-family-amid-change-for-religious-right

WJBD RADIO
— White House responds to Johnny Depp’s assassination remarks
http://www.wjbdradio.com/politics/2017/06/23/white-house-responds-to-johnny-depps-assassination-remarks

FOX ILLINOIS
— Cullerton calls budget special session a ‘political stunt’ – AP
http://foxillinois.com/news/local/cullerton-calls-budget-special-session-a-political-stunt-06-23-2017

CHICAGO LAW BULLLETIN
— ARDC: Suspend Trump campaign’s former Illinois director over tax returns
http://www.chicagolawbulletin.com/Articles/2017/06/23/Suspend-ex-Trump-staffer-6-23-17
(FROM THE ARTICLE: An Attorney Registration & Disciplinary Commission Hearing Board has recommended that Springfield attorney Kent Gray, who was formerly a campaign director for President Donald Trump in Illinois and Missouri, be suspended for one year for allegedly lying about his tax returns in his divorce proceeding and for practicing while unauthorized.)

ILLINOIS LEAKS
— COD Foundation releases Federal Grand Jury Subpoena – JOHN KRAFT
http://edgarcountywatchdogs.com/2017/06/cod-foundation-releases-federal-grand-jury-subpoena/

ILLINOIS FAMILY INSTITUTE
— Must We Have Sharia in America? – Oliver Perry
https://illinoisfamily.org/islam-sharia/must-sharia-america/
— Christian Leaders Call on Congressional Leaders to Support the ‘Free Speech Fairness Act’ – John Biver
https://illinoisfamily.org/religious/christian-leaders-call-ryan-mccarthy-support-free-speech-fairness-act/
— Attorney General Jeff Sessions, Say It Ain’t So! – Laurie Higgins
https://illinoisfamily.org/federal/attorney-general-jeff-sessions-say-aint/

ILLINOIS REVIEW
— THORNER: DO BILLIONAIRES CONTROL POLITICAL PARTIES ON BOTH SIDES OF THE AISLE?
http://illinoisreview.typepad.com/illinoisreview/2017/06/thorner-do-billionaires-control-political-parties-on-both-sides-of-the-aisle.html
— ILLINOIS POLICY INSTITUTE CALLS FOR LAWMAKER PAY DELAY UNTIL BUDGET PASSAGE
http://illinoisreview.typepad.com/illinoisreview/2017/06/illinois-policy-institute-calls-for-lawmaker-pay-delay-until-budget-passage.html
— ST REP STEVE REICK’S FIRSTHAND REPORT ON SPECIAL SESSION
http://illinoisreview.typepad.com/illinoisreview/2017/06/st-rep-steve-reicks-firsthand-report-on-special-session-video.html
— DI LEO: SPRINGFIELD – THE CITY THAT BANNED CAPITALISM
http://illinoisreview.typepad.com/illinoisreview/2017/06/springfield-the-city-that-banned-capitalism.html

CAPITOL FAX
— Madigan’s daily press briefing: He’d meet with Rauner and he’s peeved at Durkin
https://capitolfax.com/2017/06/23/madigans-daily-press-briefing-hed-meet-with-rauner-and-hes-peeved-at-durkin/
— Rauner denies Cullerton claim – Cullerton: Special session is a “stunt” – Manar wants Rauner to call daily leaders meetings – Durkin said he opted out on his own *** Cullerton claims Rauner “pulled the plug” on meeting
https://capitolfax.com/2017/06/23/cullerton-claims-rauner-pulled-the-plug-on-meeting/
— Emanuel goes off on Rauner… again
https://capitolfax.com/2017/06/23/emanuel-goes-off-on-rauner-again/
— Rauner asked why Madigan could work with other governors and not him
https://capitolfax.com/2017/06/23/rauner-asked-why-madigan-could-work-with-other-governors-and-not-him/
— Hardiman on Madigan: “He’s like the Godfather down there”
https://capitolfax.com/2017/06/23/hardiman-on-madigan-he%e2%80%99s-like-the-godfather-down-there/

TOWNHALL
— Progressive Group: Screw White Working Class Voters – Matt Vespa
https://townhall.com/tipsheet/mattvespa/2017/06/23/progressive-group-screw-white-working-class-voters-n2345409

NEWSMAX
— Johnny Depp’s Trump Assassination Joke Thuds Online – Clyde Hughes
http://www.newsmax.com/TheWire/johnny-depp-trump-assassination-joke/2017/06/23/id/797797/

BREITBART
— European Union Admits Massive Rise of Illegal Migrants, But Not Refugees – CHRIS TOMLINSON
http://www.breitbart.com/london/2017/06/23/european-union-admits-massive-rise-illegal-migrants-not-refugees/

THE BLAZE
— Leading charity site labels top Christian organizations ‘hate groups’ – Tre Goins-Phillips (DIERSEN: Ever-increasingly, if your organization does not promote LGBTQ activity, Democrats call it a hate group.)
http://www.theblaze.com/news/2017/06/23/leading-charity-site-labels-top-christian-organizations-hate-groups/

VOICE OF AMERICA
— Trump Signs Bill to Facilitate Firing of Federal VA Workers Accused of Wrongdoing (DIERSEN: According to Democrats, opposing anything in the Democrat Party platform is wrongdoing.)
https://www.voanews.com/a/trump-signs-bill-to-facilitate-firing-of-federal-veterans-affairs-workers-accused-of-wrongdoing-/3913437.html

THE HILL
— GAO could lose 200 staff under proposed spending levels, say Dems – NIV ELIS (DIERSEN: If GAO loses staff, they will be Republican, White, male, older, and/or non-veteran.)
http://thehill.com/policy/finance/339159-gao-could-lose-200-staff-under-proposed-spending-levels-say-dems
(FROM THE ARTICLE: The flat level of funding proposed for the Government Accountability Office in an appropriations subcommittee markup would lead to a staff reduction of 200 employees by the end of 2018, Democrats warned on Friday. “Frankly this bill’s funding level for the Government Accountability Office, I feel, is irresponsible,” said Rep. Tim Ryan (D-Ohio), the ranking member of the Appropriations Subcommittee on the Legislative Branch, which sent the bill to the full committee on Friday. That level of staff cuts would leave GAO with its lowest level of staff since the 1930s, Ryan added. The GAO is responsible for auditing government programs for Congress and recommending ways to ferret out inefficiencies. “With the Trump administration refusing legitimate oversight requests just because they come from Democrats, GAO’s efforts to root out waste, fraud and abuse are more important than ever,” Ryan said, referring to a legal opinion from the Trump administration advising agencies that they could ignore oversight requests from Democrats. The bill would leave the GAO’s funding flat at 2017 levels of $568 million, $46.2 million below its appropriation request for the year. Because the GAO expected $27.5 million in reimbursements from program and financial audits and rental income, however, the figure is only $22.7 million below its net appropriations request. Earlier in the week, GAO Director-General Gene Dodaro testified that the agency’s work identifying waste, fraud and abuse in the government led to $112 in savings for every dollar invested in the agency. “Last fiscal year alone, our work generated over $63 billion in financial benefits and 1,234 program and operational improvements across government,” Dodaro said.)

WASHINGTON POST
— Supreme Court gives second chance to man facing deportation because of bad lawyering – Robert Barnes
https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/courts_law/supreme-court-gives-second-chance-to-man-facing-deportation-because-of-bad-lawyering/2017/06/23/5d556d3c-5821-11e7-b38e-35fd8e0c288f_story.html

WALL STREET JOURNAL
— Tips for a Long, Healthy Life from ‘Longevity Village’ Smile more, rethink stress and embrace aging: A doctor shares lessons from his travels to a Chinese village known for its centenarians – John Day (DIERSEN: How old are you? I am 68. Because my father died suddenly of heart failure in 1969 when he was 47 and I was 21, I wonder how many of my critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes erroneously counted on me to be dead by now.)
https://www.wsj.com/articles/tips-for-a-long-healthy-life-from-longevity-village-1498240237

INVESTOR’S BUSINESS DAILY
— The Banana Republic Of Illinois – STEPHEN MOORE
http://www.investors.com/politics/columnists/the-banana-republic-of-illinois/
— Despite What You’ve Heard, The Senate Bill Doesn’t Slash, Gut, Or Even Cut Medicaid
http://www.investors.com/politics/editorials/despite-what-youve-heard-the-senate-bill-doesnt-slash-gut-or-even-cut-medicaid/

EXECUTIVE GOV
— GAO Requests $618M Budget for Fiscal 2018 – Ramona Adams
https://www.executivegov.com/2017/06/gao-requests-618m-budget-for-fiscal-2018/

June 10 Evening Edition

DAILY HERALD
— DuPage video gambling discussion set for Tuesday – Robert Sanchez (DIERSEN: OUTRAGEOUS: GAMBLING IS A VICE: DuPage County Finance Committee will revisit the county’s ban on video gaming in unincorporated areas. Please join Kathy Gilroy, me, and others who will speak at the DuPage County Finance Committee meeting Tuesday, June 13, 2017, at 7:30 AM, in favor of keeping the ban on video gambling in unincorporated DuPage County. Based on the minutes of the May 23, 2017 DuPage County Board meeting, a motion will be made at this meeting to refer the matter to another committee. If you are in DuPage County, please urge DuPage County Board Chairman Dan Cronin, the 18 DuPage County Board members, and especially, the 3 board members who represent your district, to vote to keep the ban. Needless-to-say, before any vote is taken to lift the ban, public hearings should be held in each of the county’s six districts. In 2009, the Milton Township Republican Central Committee (MTRCC) unanimously passed a resolution against video gambling throughout DuPage County. Since then, no MTRCC member has done anything to rescind that resolution.)
http://www.dailyherald.com/news/20170610/dupage-video-gambling-discussion-set-for-tuesday
(FROM THE ARTICLE: Tuesday’s discussion is scheduled for a 7:30 a.m. finance committee meeting at the DuPage County administration building, 421 N. County Farm Road in Wheaton. Depending on how the meeting goes, the panel could vote that morning to make a recommendation to the full county board. “It’s important that we make a decision either way,” Fichtner said. “There needs to be an understanding of how much we either support or don’t support the current ban.” . . . Kathy Gilroy, an anti-gambling advocate from Villa Park, said lifting the ban would harm residents without providing a significant benefit to the county. . . “It provides income for the owner of the machine and the location,” Gilroy said. “It’s not a big help to the county.” Gilroy plans to attend Tuesday’s meeting to speak to the county board members. “I’m not surprised that they’re discussing it again,” she said. “I’ll be surprised if they overturn their ban.” If the finance committee recommends repealing the ban, the full county board would take a final vote on a later date.)
— Trump holds fundraiser for congressman at his golf club – AP
http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20170610/news/306109973/

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— Chicago protest against Sharia law outnumbered by counter-protesters – Marwa Eltagouri (DIERSEN: There are tremendous conflicts between Sharia law and American law.)
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/breaking/ct-sharia-law-protest-chicago-20170610-story.html
— Inspired by Sanders, activists in Chicago push Democrats to left — or out of the way – David Weigel
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/breaking/ct-sanders-peoples-summit-chicago-20170610-story.html
— How to rescue school funding reform: Honor the deal. Tie pension relief for CPS to pension relief for Illinois. – Editorial
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/opinion/editorials/ct-rauner-schools-funding-formula-edit-0611-jm-20170609-story.html
— LGBTQ rallies planned in solidarity with D.C. march June 11 – Bill Daley
http://www.chicagotribune.com/lifestyles/ct-lgbtq-equality-events-0608-20170608-story.html
— Smoke weed to relax? You may want to reconsider, UIC study says – Christopher Ingraham
http://www.chicagotribune.com/lifestyles/health/ct-marijuana-relaxation-uic-study-20170610-story.html

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— Rallies against Islamic law draw counter-protests across US – AP (DIERSEN: There are tremendous conflicts between Islamic Law and American Law.)
http://chicago.suntimes.com/politics/rallies-against-islamic-law-draw-counter-protests-across-us/
— Once a city of neighborhoods, Chicago’s now about making the scene – Terry N. Clark and Daniel A. Silver
http://chicago.suntimes.com/columnists/once-a-city-of-neighborhoods-chicagos-now-about-making-the-scene/

CRAIN’S CHICAGO BUSINESS
— Emanuel could and should have done more in the budget fight – Editorial
http://www.chicagobusiness.com/article/20170610/ISSUE07/170609865/rahm-emanuel-could-have-done-more-for-budget-fight
— Springfield seeks a cure for dying College Illinois – STEVE DANIELS
http://www.chicagobusiness.com/article/20170610/ISSUE01/170609857/springfield-seeks-a-cure-for-dying-college-illinois

ABC7
— Demonstrations against Islamic law met with counterprotests against hate (DIERSEN: There are tremendous conflicts between Islamic Law and American Law.)
http://abc7chicago.com/news/demonstration-against-islamic-law-met-with-counterprotests-against-hate-/2081931/

NBC5
— Bernie Sanders Delivers Keynote Speech at People’s Summit in Chicago – James Neveau
http://www.nbcchicago.com/blogs/ward-room/senator-bernie-sanders-delivers-keynote-address-at-peoples-summit-in-chicago-427713253.html
— Charter School Union Votes to Join Chicago Teachers Union The CTU plans to take its own vote on bringing in ChiACTS in the fall
http://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/charter-school-union-votes-to-join-chicago-teachers-union-427647423.html

WGN TV
— Rallies against Islamic law draw counter-protests in Chicago, across US – AP (DIERSEN: There are tremendous conflicts between Islamic Law and American Law.)
http://wgntv.com/2017/06/10/rallies-against-islamic-law-draw-counter-protests-in-chicago-across-us/

SPRINGFIELD STATE JOURNAL REGISTER
— Backers say McCarter a good fit for Kenya ambassador – Bernard Schoenburg
http://www.sj-r.com/opinion/20170610/bernard-schoenburg-backers-say-mccarter-good-fit-for-kenya-ambassador
— Another nail in the fiscal coffin – Doug Finke
http://www.sj-r.com/news/20170610/statehouse-insider-another-nail-in-fiscal-coffin
— 8 questions/answers about the Illinois Senate’s property tax free plan – Doug Finke
http://www.sj-r.com/news/20170610/8-questionsanswers-about-illinois-senates-property-tax-free-plan

BLOOMINGTON PANTAGRAPH
— Rally against Islamic law in Atlanta – AP (DIERSEN: There are tremendous conflicts between Islamic Law and American Law.)
http://www.pantagraph.com/news/state-and-regional/illinois/the-latest-islamic-law-rally-by-chicago-trump-building/article_ed94e288-99ca-56ce-bfe5-ee895bef345c.html

BELLEVILLE NEWS DEMOCRAT
— Several arrests made at anti-Shariah rallies – AP
http://www.bnd.com/news/nation-world/national/article155490039.html

CENTRAL ILLINOIS PROUD
— LGBT community prepares for a march — and a fight Activists say Trump threatens political gains – EUGENE SCOTT AND PAUL P. MURPHY
http://www.centralillinoisproud.com/news/politics/lgbt-community-prepares-for-a-march-and-a-fight/737369806

WHEATON PATCH
— DuPage County May Lift Video Gambling Ban Members from DuPage County’s finance committee will meet early Tuesday to discuss the option of lifting the current ban on video gambling. – Lisa Marie Farver
https://patch.com/illinois/wheaton/dupage-county-may-lift-video-gambling-ban

CAPITOL FAX
— Moody’s downgrades five universities’ credit to junk status
https://capitolfax.com/2017/06/10/moodys-downgrades-five-universities-credit-to-junk-status/

GOPUSA
— City leaders unhappy with marches against Sharia law
http://www.gopusa.com/?p=25589

BREITBART
— Luis Gutierrez Whines: Breitbart News Coverage of Illegal Immigrants, Muslim Refugees Too Harsh – TONY LEE
http://www.breitbart.com/big-journalism/2017/06/10/luis-gutierrez-whines-breitbart-news-coverage-illegal-immigrants-muslim-refugees-harsh/

HOT AIR
— Trump Administration Has Granted Amnesty To 192 DREAMers — Per Day
http://hotair.com/archives/2017/06/10/estimate-trump-administration-granted-amnesty-192-dreamers-per-day/

POLITICO
— How Illinois became America’s failed state The Land of Lincoln is drowning in red ink. And it’s about to have its most expensive election ever. – NATASHA KORECKI
http://www.politico.com/story/2017/06/10/illinois-debt-deficit-budget-election-239384

June 10 Morning Edition

GOPUSA ILLINOIS
— OUTRAGEOUS: GAMBLING IS A VICE: DuPage County Finance Committee will revisit the county’s ban on video gaming in unincorporated areas. Please join Kathy Gilroy, me, and others who will speak at the DuPage County Finance Committee meeting Tuesday, June 13, 2017, at 7:30 AM, in favor of keeping the ban on video gambling in unincorporated DuPage County. Based on the minutes of the May 23, 2017 DuPage County Board meeting, a motion will be made at this meeting to refer the matter to another committee. If you are in DuPage County, please urge DuPage County Board Chairman Dan Cronin, the 18 DuPage County Board members, and especially, the 3 board members who represent your district, to vote to keep the ban. Needless-to-say, before any vote is taken to lift the ban, public hearings should be held in each of the county’s six districts. In 2009, the Milton Township Republican Central Committee (MTRCC) unanimously passed a resolution against video gambling throughout DuPage County. Since then, no MTRCC member has done anything to rescind that resolution. – Dave Diersen
https://gopillinois.com

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— Obamacare, Medicaid and Illinois: Springfield, what’s your plan? – Editorial
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/opinion/editorials/ct-obamacare-trump-republicans-senate-edit-0612-jm-20170611-story.html
— Gianforte to plead guilty to assaulting reporter before his election to Congress – AP
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/nationworld/politics/ct-gianforte-guilty-plea-reporter-assault-20170609-story.html
— Indiana canvassers charged in fake, fraudulent voter registrations – AP
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/sns-bc-us–voting-investigations-indiana-20170609-story.html
— FRONT PAGE WITH COLOR PHOTO OF COCHRAN: Court records in Ald. Cochran case detail alleged kickbacks, spending spree with ward charity cash – Jason Meisner
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/breaking/ct-willie-cochran-bribery-court-filings-met-20170609-story.html

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— A grand opportunity for the ‘education governor’ of Illinois – Editorial
http://chicago.suntimes.com/opinion/a-grand-opportunity-for-the-education-governor-of-illinois/
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Ever-increasingly, anti-Trumps make it clear that they are anti-Protestant, anti-conservative, anti-Republican, anti-American, anti-White, anti-male, anti-older people, anti-rich people, anti-gun owners, anti-German Americans, anti-draft avoiders (except Bill Clinton), and/or anti-those whose ancestors have been in America longer than their ancestors.
http://chicago.suntimes.com/columnists/nationalists-take-a-beating-in-britain-and-could-be-in-decline-here/

DAILY HERALD
— Republicans, Democrats united to keep Argonne, Fermilab jobs – Marni Pyke (DIERSEN: If during the 1980s and 1990s Republicans and Democrats were united to keep GAO jobs, I might still be a GAO employee.)
http://www.dailyherald.com/news/20170609/republicans-democrats-united-to-keep-argonne-fermilab-jobs
— Former Kane Co. Board member’s new job may pose ethical question – James Fuller
http://www.dailyherald.com/news/20170609/former-kane-co-board-members-new-job-may-pose-ethical-question
— Why you can’t tune out the next state election – Editorial
http://www.dailyherald.com/discuss/20170608/why-you-cant-tune-out-the-next-state-election

NBC5
— Bernie Sanders Returns to Chicago – Mary Ann Ahern and Carol Marin
http://www.nbcchicago.com/blogs/ward-room/WEB-bernie-sanders-returns-to-chicago-saturday-427547173.html

WGN TV
— Political duo (Marj Halperin and Chris Robling) on Comey’s testimony and investigation
http://wgntv.com/2017/06/09/political-duo-on-comey-trial-and-investigation/

WMIX
— RAUNER THREATENS SPECIAL BUDGET SESSION
http://www.wmix94.com/2017/06/09/rauner-threatens-special-budget-session/

WSIL TV
— Voters speak out against politician-edited social media accounts – Tia Rinehart
http://www.wsiltv.com/story/35633314/voters-speak-out-against-politician-edited-social-media-accounts

QUAD CITIES ONLINE
— Property taxes and the bloated elephant in the room – Editorial
http://www.qconline.com/editorials/editorial-property-taxes-and-the-bloated-elephant-in-the-room/article_78130f8d-54bd-5825-af1b-75380e22958f.html

BELLEVILLE NEWS DEMOCRAT
— Vietnam vet carries PTSD in silence for 35 years – MATT DUTTON (DIERSEN: Since 1966, when I was 18 years old, my Democrat superiors, supervisors, coworkers, and subordinates in the federal government have used my getting student draft deferments 1966-1970 and a financial hardship draft deferment 1970-1971 against me. They hint/imply/argue/shout that I am a patriotic hypocrite, a coward, even worse things, and a) that instead of me, the Post Office should have hired a veteran in 1966, b) that the Post Office should gotten rid of me much sooner than it did so that a veteran could have my job, c) that instead of me, IRS should have hired a veteran in 1971, d) that instead of me, IRS should have promoted veterans in 1972, 1973, and 1974, e) that instead of me, GAO should have hired a veteran in 1980, f) that instead of me, GAO should have promoted a veteran in 1986, and g) that GAO should have gotten rid of me much sooner than it did so that a veteran could have my job and my preferred corner office.)
http://www.bnd.com/news/state/illinois/article155137554.html

SUBURBAN LIFE
— Munger calls out state’s lack of budget at Downers Grove business luncheon – BOB RAKOW
http://www.mysuburbanlife.com/2017/06/06/munger-calls-out-states-lack-of-budget-at-downers-grove-business-luncheon/ah4q8f9/

KANE COUNTY CHRONICLE
— Rep. Andersson hosts town hall on Illinois budget crisis
http://www.kcchronicle.com/2017/06/09/rep-andersson-hosts-town-hall-on-illinois-budget-crisis/a2xtljy/

CHICAGO MAGAZINE
— Cook County’s Property Taxes: Uneven, Unequal But how bad is it compared to other states and counties? – WHET MOSER
http://www.chicagomag.com/city-life/June-2017/Cook-Countys-Property-Taxes-Uneven-Unequal/

— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Ever-increasingly, Democrats promote Islam.
http://www.chicagomag.com/Chicago-Magazine/June-2017/Welcome-to-Refugee-High/

MCHENRY COUNTY BLOG
— 2012 Disneyland Tickets Put on Bob Miller’s Algonquin Township Road District Credit Card
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2017/06/09/2012-disneyland-tickets-put-on-bob-millers-township-credit-card/
— GOP Recommends Either Dave Stieper or Ralph Sasso to Replace Andrew Gasser on County Board
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2017/06/09/gop-recommends-either-dave-stieper-or-ralph-sasso-to-replace-andrew-gasser-on-county-board/
— McHenry Township Board Refuses to Endorse Prevailing Wage
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2017/06/09/mchenry-township-board-refuses-to-endorse-prevailing-wage/
— Judge Michael Caldwell Orders Current and Former Algonquin Township Road Commissions & Wife, Township Clerk and Supervisor Not to Destroy Records
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2017/06/08/judge-michael-caldwell-orders-current-and-former-algonquin-township-road-commissions-wife-township-clerk-and-supervisor-not-to-destroy-records/
— A Strategy for Eliminating Township Government in Municipalities
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2017/06/08/a-strategy-for-eliminating-township-government-in-municipalities/
— Orville Brettman Announces County Board Candidacy by Robo-Call
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2017/06/06/orville-brettman-announces-county-board-candidacy-by-robo-call/
— Republican Orville Brettman Running for McHenry County Board in District 6
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2017/06/05/republican-orville-brettman-running-for-mchenry-county-board-in-district-6/

DUPAGE POLICY JOURNAL
— Rauner, GOP bemoan budget breakdown, blame bickering Democrats – Hoang Tran
http://dupagepolicyjournal.com/stories/511125950-rauner-gop-bemoan-budget-breakdown-blame-bickering-democrats
— All play and no work — yet legislators still draw paychecks, policy pro argues – Caitlin Nordahl
http://dupagepolicyjournal.com/stories/511125917-all-play-and-no-work-yet-legislators-still-draw-paychecks-policy-pro-argues

ILLINOIS LEAKS
— NIU refuses to produce records OEIG says exist – JOHN KRAFT
http://edgarcountywatchdogs.com/2017/06/niu-refuses-to-produce-records-oeig-says-exist/

ILLINOIS REVIEW
— Chicago: A CITY OF CASUALTIES – THE RESULTS OF RAMPANT CRIME – John F. Di Leo
http://illinoisreview.typepad.com/illinoisreview/2017/06/a-city-of-casualties-the-results-of-rampant-crime.html
— DESPITE SEN. MANAR’S PLEA, SB 1 IS A CHICAGO BAILOUT, REP. REICK SAYS
http://illinoisreview.typepad.com/illinoisreview/2017/06/despite-sen-manars-plea-sb-1-is-a-chicago-bailout-rep-reick-says.html

CAPITOL FAX
— Rauner contributes $1.5 million to the ILGOP
https://capitolfax.com/2017/06/09/rauner-contributes-15-million-to-the-ilgop/
— Republican Party tries to connect the property tax assessment dots
https://capitolfax.com/2017/06/09/republican-party-tries-to-connect-the-property-tax-assessment-dots/
— Chicago paid $32 million last year to settle police misconduct lawsuits and $20 million on attorneys
https://capitolfax.com/2017/06/09/chicago-paid-32-million-last-year-to-settle-police-misconduct-lawsuits-and-20-million-on-attorneys/

FEDERALIST
— Illinois Purges Social Workers And Foster Families Who Don’t ‘Facilitate’ Transgenderism Illinois’s child welfare agency has proclaimed staff must ‘affirm’ gender ideology and ‘facilitate’ LGBT identities for kids—or be fired. – Mary Hasson
https://thefederalist.com/2017/05/30/illinois-purges-social-workers-foster-families-dont-facilitate-transgenderism/

LIFE SITE NEWS
— LGBT community celebrates 8-year-old drag queen. Critics call it child abuse – Peter LaBarbera
https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/lgbt-community-celebrates-8-year-old-drag-queen.-critics-call-it-child-abus

WEEKLY STANDARD
— The Republican Future – WILLIAM KRISTOL (DIERSEN: Will Democrat plants, Libertarian plants, Green plants, and RINOs succeed in using Trump to destroy the Republican Party?)
http://www.weeklystandard.com/the-republican-future/article/2008406

NEW YORK TIMES
— Trump Calls Comey a ‘Leaker.’ What Does That Mean? – CHARLIE SAVAGE (DIERSEN: My critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes slanderously hint/imply/argue/shout that I use GOPUSA ILLINOIS emails to provide “confidential information to the public in a surreptitious way and without official authorization.” My critics/opponents want me to get their “authorization” before I do anything.)
https://www.nytimes.com/2017/06/09/us/politics/trump-comey-leak.html
(FROM THE ARTICLE: The word “leak” has no official legal definition. But the term usually refers to the act of providing confidential information to the public in a surreptitious way and without official authorization. That is a neutral description, but Mr. Trump on Friday used the term in a way that was clearly intended to carry pejorative connotations: “He’s a leaker,” Mr. Trump said of Mr. Comey at a news conference.)

ALBANY TIMES UNION
— TRAGIC: Veterans’ groups seek OK to use video-gaming terminals Facing fundraising dips, membership drops, posts hope to land video-gaming terminals – Brendan J. Lyons (DIERSEN: Gambling is an extremely destructive and addictive vice.)
http://www.timesunion.com/local/article/Veterans-groups-seek-OK-to-use-video-gaming-11194307.php

LANSING DAILY TELEGRAM
— Michigan House passes package of bills to punish female genital mutilation
http://www.lenconnect.com/news/20170609/house-passes-package-of-bills-to-punish-female-genital-mutilation

June 6 Evening Edition

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— Rauner blames Democrats for property tax rates, slow economic growth – Sam Charles
http://chicago.suntimes.com/news/rauner-blames-democrats-for-property-tax-rates-slow-economic-growth/
— Blasting Madigan, Rep. Scott Drury announces Democratic governor bid
http://chicago.suntimes.com/news/state-rep-scott-drury-announces-democratic-governor-bid/
— Illinois AFL-CIO endorses JB Pritzker for governor
http://chicago.suntimes.com/news/afl-cio-endorses-j-b-pritzker-for-governor/
— Unions jump the gun to endorse Pritzker for governor – Mark Brown
http://chicago.suntimes.com/politics/unions-jump-the-gun-to-endorse-pritzker-for-governor/

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— Illinois labor group endorses Pritzker, cementing Democratic front-runner status – Rick Pearson and Monique Garcia
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/politics/ct-jb-pritzker-illinois-afl-cio-endorsement-met-0607-20170606-story.html
— Illinois Democrats in Congress ask Rauner to speak up on health care overhaul – Katherine Skiba
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/politics/ct-bruce-rauner-illinois-democrats-congress-met-20170606-story.html
— Federal judge weighing whether Illinois must prioritize paying Medicaid bills – Kim Geiger
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/politics/ct-medicaid-lawsuit-hearing-met-0607-20170606-story.html
— Political biology on American college campuses: The left’s angry young devour the liberal old – John Kass
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/columnists/kass/ct-college-campuses-kass-0607-20170606-column.html
— Orland Park opts out of county wage, sick leave laws – Mike Nolan
http://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/daily-southtown/news/ct-sta-orland-cook-ordinances-st-0607-20170606-story.html

DAILY HERALD
— Law firm refunds money to Kane County for work Lauzen ordered – James Fuller
http://www.dailyherald.com/news/20170606/law-firm-refunds-money-to-kane-county-for-work-lauzen-ordered
— Islamic group announces $580,000 settlement with Des Plaines – Chacour Koop
http://www.dailyherald.com/news/20170606/islamic-group-announces-580000-settlement-with-des-plaines
— Accused leaker shared harsh opinions on Trump before arrest – AP
http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20170606/news/306069857/
— Dist. 203 school board seeking new member after resignation – Marie Wilson
http://www.dailyherald.com/news/20170606/dist-203-school-board-seeking-new-member-after-resignation

CRAIN’S CHICAGO BUSINESS
— Lawmakers hit pending Fermi, Argonne job cuts – GREG HINZ
http://www.chicagobusiness.com/article/20170606/BLOGS02/170609926/trump-cuts-to-fermi-argonne-criticized-by-illinois-senators-congress
— Cash haul for Rauner re-election fight on pace to blow past U.S. record – BGA
http://www.chicagobusiness.com/article/20170606/NEWS02/170609918/illinois-governor-race-spending-nears-record

ABC7
— JB Pritzker wins key union endorsement in IL governor’s race – Sarah Schulte
http://abc7chicago.com/politics/jb-pritzker-wins-key-union-endorsement/2068941/
— Crete-Monee HS student disciplined for racist Instagram – Liz Nagy (DIERSEN: I graduated from Crete-Monee High School on 1966. Of course, my critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes use that against me. I did not move to Wheaton until 1978. My critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes continue to paint me as being a newcomer.)
http://abc7chicago.com/news/crete-monee-hs-student-disciplined-for-racist-instagram/2068938/
— Chicago hot dog stand sign trolls Trump
http://abc7chicago.com/news/chicago-hot-dog-stand-sign-trolls-trump-/2068491/

NBC5
— Pritzker Endorsed by Illinois AFL-CIO as Rauner Bemoans State’s Union Job Growth Rauner did not specifically respond to the endorsement at a news conference in Indiana Tuesday but did address the slow growth of union jobs in Illinois compared to the Hoosier state. – Richard Ray
http://www.nbcchicago.com/blogs/ward-room/Pritzker-Endorsed-by-IAF-426854451.html

CBS2
— Rauner, Dems Trade More Barbs About Jobs – Derrick Blakley
http://chicago.cbslocal.com/2017/06/06/rauner-dems-trade-more-barbs-about-jobs/

BELLEVILLE NEWS DEMOCRAT
— Can Democrats knock enough rust off machine to get two to Congress? – Editorial
http://www.bnd.com/opinion/editorials/article154690319.html

CHICAGOIST
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Ever-increasingly, for Democrats, promoting LGBTQ activity is their top priority.
http://chicagoist.com/2017/06/06/these_2_important_lgbt_protection_b.php

ILLINOIS NEWS NETWORK
— Township consolidation measures meant to lower taxpayers costs, increase efficiencies – Cynthia Wolf
https://www.ilnews.org/news/state_politics/township-consolidation-measures-meant-to-lower-taxpayers-costs-increase-efficiencies/article_90360090-4a39-11e7-a291-fbb105cd96fa.html

ILLINOIS LEAKS
— Frank Mautino – ISBE Members should be removed-Criminal Complaint filed – KIRK ALLEN
http://edgarcountywatchdogs.com/2017/06/frank-mautino-isbe-members-should-be-removed-criminal-complaint-filed/

CAPITOL FAX
— A corrupt political machine has taken over our home”
https://capitolfax.com/2017/06/06/a-corrupt-political-machine-has-taken-over-our-home/

WORLD NET DAILY
— HIGH ‘RESISTANCE’: NSA LEAKER A FIERCE TRUMP HATER Called president ‘orange fascist’ and ‘most dangerous’ person in America – CHELSEA SCHILLING
http://www.wnd.com/2017/06/high-resistance-nsa-leaker-a-fierce-trump-hater/

BREITBART
— Donald Trump Taunts Media: Twitter ‘Honest and Unfiltered’ – CHARLIE SPIERING
http://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/06/06/donald-trump-taunts-media-twitter-honest-unfiltered/
— New Ontario Law Enables Gov’t to Seize Children from Parents Opposing Gender Transition – THOMAS D. WILLIAMS
http://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/06/06/new-ontario-law-enables-govt-to-seize-children-from-parents-opposing-gender-transition/

THE HILL
— Why does T-Mobile treat its American workers worse than their foreign counterparts – BRADLEY A. BLAKEMAN
http://thehill.com/blogs/pundits-blog/economy-budget/336578-why-does-t-mobile-treat-its-american-workers-worse-than

NEW YORK TIMES
— Senate OKs Bill to Makes Firing Employees Easier for VA – AP (DIERSEN: Because I have always been a Republican, were it not for federal civil service protections, a) the Post Office would NOT have hired me in 1966 or let me work there for almost 3 years, b) IRS would NOT have hired me in 1971 or let me work there for almost 9 years, c) IRS would NOT have promoted me in 1972, 1973, or 1974, d) GAO would NOT have hired me in 1980 or let me work there for almost 18 years, and e) GAO would NOT have promoted me in 1986.)
https://www.nytimes.com/aponline/2017/06/06/us/politics/ap-us-veterans-affairs.html

WASHINGTON POST
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Anti-Trumps say “The Trump administration has a recruiting problem.”
https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/politics/wp/2017/06/06/the-trump-administration-has-a-recruiting-problem/

MILWAUKEE JOURNAL SENTINEL
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: An anti-Trump says “Donald Trump: Boss from hell.”
http://www.jsonline.com/story/opinion/blogs/real-time/2017/06/06/donald-trump-boss-hell/375079001/

FORBES
— Illinois Credit Downgrade Proves Public Pensions Should Be Outlawed – Jeffrey Dorfman
https://www.forbes.com/sites/jeffreydorfman/2017/06/05/illinois-credit-downgrade-proves-public-pensions-should-be-outlawed/

BLOOMBERG
— Why Aren’t American Teenagers Working Anymore? The decline of the summer job. – Ben Steverman
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2017-06-05/why-aren-t-american-teenagers-working-anymore

MONEY MAGAZINE
— Amazon Prime Is Giving a Nearly 50% Discount for People on Government Assistance – Rob Wile
http://time.com/money/4807035/amazon-prime-membership-discount-ebt-card-food-stamps/

NCADD
— Teen Marijuana-Related Visits to Colorado ER Rose Rapidly After Legalization
https://www.ncadd.org/blogs/in-the-news/teen-marijuana-related-visits-to-colorado-er-rose-rapidly-after-legalization

June 2 Evening Edition

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— Emanuel to Rauner: Education funding bill ‘once-in-a-lifetime opportunity’ – Bill Ruthhart
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/politics/ct-rahm-emanuel-school-funding-met-0603-20170602-story.html
— Illinois’ insane credit-rating slide is accelerating under Rauner – Eric Zorn
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/opinion/zorn/ct-bond-rating-rauner-ringless-voicemail-zorn-perspec-0604-ml-20170602-column.html
— State lawmakers vote to hang up on landline phones – Robert Channick
http://www.chicagotribune.com/business/ct-illinois-legislature-approves-att-landline-end-0602-biz-20170601-story.html
— Kathy Griffin predicts career is over, says Trump ‘broke me’ – AP
http://www.chicagotribune.com/entertainment/ct-kathy-griffin-trump-photo-fallout-20170602-story.html
— Former Illinois senator Nolan wants money from pay increases he missed – Monique Garcia
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/politics/ct-former-lawmaker-pay-raise-lawsuit-met-0603-20170602-story.html
— Chicago Tribune: 170 years of bringing you the news – Editorial
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/opinion/editorials/ct-chicago-tribune-170-years-edit-20170602-story.html

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— Rahm slams Trump on Paris pullout, joins pledge to meet climate goals – Fran Spielman
http://chicago.suntimes.com/news/rahm-slams-trump-on-paris-pullout-joins-pledge-to-meet-climate-goals/
— Kathy Griffin not ‘laying down’ for Donald Trump, fears career is over – AP
http://chicago.suntimes.com/entertainment/kathy-griffin-not-laying-down-for-donald-trump-fears-career-is-over/
— NIU president’s alleged ethical lapses too serious to overlook – Editorial
http://chicago.suntimes.com/opinion/niu-presidents-alleged-ethical-lapses-too-serious-to-overlook/
— Chris Kennedy sends message to minority communities on property taxes – Laura Washington
http://chicago.suntimes.com/columnists/chris-kennedy-sends-message-to-minority-communities-on-property-taxes/

DAILY HERALD
— Schakowsky to stand in for Roskam at town-hall meeting in Palatine
http://www.dailyherald.com/news/20170602/schakowsky-to-stand-in-for-roskam-at-town-hall-meeting-in-palatine

CRAIN’S CHICAGO BUSINESS
— How Rauner blew his chance to put Madigan on the hot seat – RICH MILLER
http://www.chicagobusiness.com/article/20170602/ISSUE11/170609967/in-rauner-madigan-showdown-the-governor-whiffed
— I blame Rauner for the state’s budget failure – JOE CAHILL
http://www.chicagobusiness.com/article/20170602/BLOGS10/170609952/rauner-puts-2018-re-election-ahead-of-a-state-budget-compromise
— Where is Emanuel in the budget fight? – MARK GUARINO
http://www.chicagobusiness.com/article/20170602/ISSUE01/170609965/chicago-mayor-emanuel-missing-in-illinois-budget-fight

NBC5
— It’s Groundhog Day for Illinois Lawmakers – Mary Ann Ahern and Carol Marin
http://www.nbcchicago.com/blogs/ward-room/Web-chicago-deep-dish-its-groundhog-day-over-budget-stalemate-426014334.html

CBS2
— Protesters Blast Trump Pullout Of Paris Accord – Bob Roberts
http://chicago.cbslocal.com/2017/06/02/protesters-blast-trump-pullout-of-paris-accord/
— Key Lawmakers Believe A State Budget Agreement Is Still Possible – Craig Dellimore
http://chicago.cbslocal.com/2017/06/02/at-issue-lawmakers-budget-agreement-possible/

FOX NEWS CHICAGO
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Hillary Clinton says “Trump unleashed ‘dangerous’ level of hate.”
http://www.fox32chicago.com/news/258369038-story

WLS AM
— Rauner vows to fight steps to raise minimum wage to $15 an hour – Bill Cameron
http://www.wlsam.com/2017/06/02/rauner-vows-to-fight-steps-to-raise-minimum-wage-to-15-an-hour/

WTTW
— Rauner Says Elected School Board Bill is ‘Political Spin’ – Matt Masterson
http://chicagotonight.wttw.com/2017/06/02/rauner-says-elected-school-board-bill-political-spin

DNA INFO
— Stabbing, Fights Rock DePaul After Anti-Feminist Speaker Canceled – Ted Cox
https://www.dnainfo.com/chicago/20170601/lincoln-park/gavin-mcinnes-proud-boys-depaul-stabbing-protest-rally

WBEZ
— Cullerton Calls On GOP To Break With Rauner To End Budget Fight
https://www.wbez.org/shows/morning-shift/cullerton-blasts-rauner-house-gop/c3114fc6-851e-4f1d-aa86-a7e89e776329

OUR QUAD CITIES
— Rauner expects Illinois’ credit problems to get worse with no budget Credit rating services reduced state’s bond rating to step above junk – Ryan Jaster
http://www.ourquadcities.com/news/rauner-expects-illinois-credit-problems-to-get-worse-with-no-budget/730259807

PROJECT 6
— Patronage play: Chicago mayors have appointed 28 aldermen in the past 28 years
https://thesecretsix.com/2017/05/31/patronage-play-chicago-mayors-have-appointed-28-aldermen-in-the-past-28-years/

WIRE POINTS
— VIdeo: Terrific, Emotional Speech By Rep. Jeanne Ives On ‘Union Thugs’ Vandalizing Construction Site of a State Rep. They Don’t Like – Mark Glennon
http://www.wirepoints.com/video-terrific-emotional-speech-by-rep-jeanne-ives-on-union-thugs-vandalizing-construction-site-of-state-rep-they-dont-like-wp-original/

ILLINOIS NEWS NETWORK
— Senator suggests racism may be behind tough questioning on borrowing bill – Cole Lauterbach
https://www.ilnews.org/news/state_politics/senator-suggests-racism-may-be-behind-tough-questioning-on-borrowing/article_37728e56-46fb-11e7-953e-bf6bd128b9bd.html

ILLINOIS FAMILY ACTION
— Backlash: Appropriate Only When the Liberals and Media Say It Is – Jody Patterson
https://illinoisfamilyaction.org/2017/06/backlash-appropriate-only-when-the-liberals-and-media-say-it-is/

CAPITOL FAX
— Rauner says Illinois is on “a good path to change the system”
https://capitolfax.com/2017/06/02/rauner-says-illinois-is-on-a-good-path-to-change-the-system/

GOPUSA
— Making California a Sanctuary for the Deserving (DIERSEN: How soon will California leave America and join up with Mexico?)
http://www.gopusa.com/?p=25232

P.J. MEDIA
— Alien Invasion: Thousands of Foreigners Registered to Vote (and Voting) in Virginia – J. CHRISTIAN ADAMS
https://pjmedia.com/jchristianadams/2017/05/30/alien-invasion-thousands-of-foreigners-registered-to-vote-and-voting-in-virginia/

NATIONAL REVIEW
— At the New York Times, a Public Execution The paper fires its public editor for resisting the Resistance. – KYLE SMITH
http://www.nationalreview.com/article/448196/new-york-times-public-editor-liz-spayd-fired-media-bias

NEWSWEEK
— CAR SCAMS: CROOKED DEALERS ROLLING BACK ODOMETERS COST BUYERS $1 BILLION A YEAR – JOSH SAUL
http://www.newsweek.com/georgia-odometer-scam-latest-case-crooks-rolling-back-miles-crime-costs-buyers-619796