October 12 Evening Edition

ABC7
— OUTSTANDING: Orland Park Village Board votes unanimously to ban weed sales
https://abc7chicago.com/business/orland-park-village-board-votes-unanimously-to-ban-weed-sales/5613906/

FOX NEWS CHICAGO
— Illinois’ automatic voter registration delays worry experts – AP
https://www.fox32chicago.com/news/illinois-automatic-voter-registration-delays-worry-experts

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— Dems, Muslims rip Trump attack on Somalis; rue GOP silence – AP
https://www.chicagotribune.com/sns-bc-us–election-2020-trump-somalis-20191011-story.html
— Video gambling owner pitching racetrack casino is in business with family whose financial ties to mob figures sunk Rosemont casino – DAVID HEINZMANN
https://www.chicagotribune.com/investigations/ct-rick-heidner-gold-rush-suspenzi-parkway-bank-racino-20191012-aahndaqodvcdrgnow4a5g25yoy-story.html

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— OUTSTANDING: Orland Park Village Board votes unanimously to ban weed sales The vote was passed Monday, citing “the importance of sustaining Orland Park’s family values and public safety.” – Sam Kelly
https://chicago.suntimes.com/2019/10/12/20911330/orland-park-weed-sales-ban-pot-marijuana-cannabis

JOURNAL STANDARD
— Republican lawmaker David McSweeney files bill to reinstate death penalty – Rebecca Anzel 
https://www.journalstandard.com/news/20191012/republican-lawmaker-files-bill-to-reinstate-death-penalty

QUAD CITY TIMES
— ‘Stop the Madness’: Anti-impeachment protestors turn out in Quad-Cities – Tom Loewy
https://qctimes.com/news/local/govt-and-politics/stop-the-madness-anti-impeachment-protestors-turn-out-in-quad/article_c0572d7d-f34b-52bf-8a3b-ee2d1d2bec4e.html

NORTH COOK NEWS
— Voters must ‘cut through the outrageous attacks’ and focus on policy positions, Rep. Morrison says – Glenn Minnis
https://northcooknews.com/stories/514795658-voters-must-cut-through-the-outrageous-attacks-and-focus-on-policy-positions-rep-morrison-says

DUPAGE POLICY JOURNAL
— Sixth District candidate Kinzler condemns ‘dirty politics’ but concedes that GOP ‘infighting’ is alive and well – Glenn Minnis
https://dupagepolicyjournal.com/stories/514795687-sixth-district-candidate-kinzler-condemns-dirty-politics-but-concedes-that-gop-infighting-is-alive-and-well

FOX NEWS
— Trump has improved lives of black Americans and deserves their support – Charlie Kirk 
https://www.foxnews.com/opinion/charlie-kirk-black-americans-great

AMERICAN THINKER
— Julian Castro late to the party, claiming he wants to help gays – Monica Showalter
https://www.americanthinker.com/blog/2019/10/julian_castro_late_to_the_party_claiming_he_wants_to_help_gays.html
— No fool like an old fool: Hanoi Jane Fonda makes another comeback – Monica Showalter
https://www.americanthinker.com/blog/2019/10/no_fool_like_an_old_fool_hanoi_jane_fonda_is_back.html
— Republican Versus Democratic Occupations – Noel S. Williams
https://www.americanthinker.com/articles/2019/10/republican_versus_democratic_occupations.html
— Shep Smith is out at Fox News: Conservatives agree that it’s about time – Peter Barry Chowka
https://www.americanthinker.com/blog/2019/10/shep_smith_is_out_at_fox_news_conservatives_agree_that_its_about_time.html

DAILY WIRE
— Surrendering To SPLC’s Lazy Media Lemmings – Michelle Malkin
https://www.dailywire.com/news/malkin-surrendering-to-splcs-lazy-media-lemmings

TOWNHALL
— The Left Has Gone Mad – Jeff Crouere
https://townhall.com/columnists/jeffcrouere/2019/10/12/the-left-has-gone-mad-n2554619

ONE NEWS NOW
— The Values Voter Summit continues to preserve faith, family, and freedom in 2019 – J.M. Phelps
https://onenewsnow.com/politics-govt/2019/10/12/the-values-voter-summit-continues-to-preserve-faith-family-and-freedom-in-2019

October 8 Morning Edition

DAILY HERALD
— FRONT PAGE TOP OF FOLD: OUTSTANDING: Wheaton votes to prohibit recreational marijuana sales – Robert Sanchez
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20191008/wheaton-votes-to-prohibit-recreational-marijuana-sales
— $1 million fed grant to help DuPage study, fight opioid addiction – Susan Sarkauskas
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20191007/1-million-fed-grant-to-help-dupage-study-fight-opioid-addiction

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— Naperville woman becomes second Dem to announce primary bid for DuPage County Board District 5 seat – SUZANNE BAKER
https://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/naperville-sun/ct-nvs-amy-chavez-county-board-district-5-st-1009-20191007-oublsyyqyzfhva7ncopwppnwtu-story.html
— Local abortion foes tackle IVF, frozen embryos: ‘Still alive, no matter how small’ – Angie Leventis Lourgos
https://www.chicagotribune.com/news/ct-abortion-ivf-frozen-embryos-naperville-20191008-sw2dpa4cozey7fquf6fq4nxx3i-story.html
— $500 a month for free: Data shows how people in California city’s experiment are spending the money – AP
https://www.chicagotribune.com/nation-world/ct-nw-universal-basic-income-experiment-california-20191003-35e5cusifjhwdl64wwcznnay24-story.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Those who hate Whites hate Trump.
https://www.chicagotribune.com/sns-trumps-america-shines-bright-for-europes-radical-new-right-121243-20191007-story.html

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— White House stonewalling won’t derail Trump impeachment inquiry: Krishnamoorthi, Quigley U.S. Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi on Monday announced a legislative push to cap the level of nicotine in e-cigarette products to no more than 20 milligrams per millilite – Lynn Sweet 
https://chicago.suntimes.com/columnists/2019/10/7/20903704/white-house-stonewalling-trump-impeachment-inquiry-raja-krishnamoorthi-quigley-vaping

FOX NEWS CHICAGO
— Illinois Republicans react to President Trump impeachment inquiry Jeanne Ives, former Republican member of the Illinois House of Representatives, joins Good Day Chicago to talk about the general GOP reaction to Trump’s impeachment inquiry.
https://www.fox32chicago.com/video/612470

WLS AM
— Trump lays into Democrats as impeachment net tightens
http://www.wlsam.com/news/trump-lays-into-democrats-as-impeachment-net-tightens/

DEKALB DAILY CHRONICLE
— OUTSTANDING: Speakers at public hearing come out against marijuana City Council to vote at later date – KEVIN SOLARI
https://www.daily-chronicle.com/2019/10/08/speakers-at-public-hearing-come-out-against-marijuana/aviso1k/

CHAMPAIGN/URBANA NEWS GAZETTE
— Lou Lang: All in on gambling – Editorial
https://www.news-gazette.com/opinion/editorial-all-in-on-gambling/article_5db60724-f666-588a-b221-2d4a79d741a2.html

MCHENRY TIMES
— Rep. Skillicorn to host property tax seminar – Glenn Minnis 
https://mchenrytimes.com/stories/514171908-rep-skillicorn-to-host-property-tax-seminar

NPR ILLINOIS
— The Case Against Impeaching President Trump
https://www.nprillinois.org/post/case-against-impeaching-president-trump#stream/0

MDJ ONLINE
— Poll finds six in 10 Illinoisans considered leaving state – Cole Lauterbach (DIERSEN: Ever-increasingly, the Democrats who run Illinois do everything that they can to drive those out of Illinois who are Trump supporters, Protestant, conservative, patriotic, Republican, American, White, male, older, non-poor, gun owners, German American, and those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.)
https://www.mdjonline.com/neighbor_newspapers/extra/news/poll-finds-six-in-illinoisans-considered-leaving-state/article_0a1713df-b4aa-5047-9d71-ab3239198496.html

WSPY NEWS
— Public Split on City of Sandwich Allowing Cannabis Sales; Large Crowd Attends City Council Meeting – James Wyman 
http://www.wspynews.com/news/local/public-split-on-city-of-sandwich-allowing-cannabis-sales-large/article_33f49cce-e974-11e9-87ce-97a081a3543f.html

WREX
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: The dog industry promotes dog ownership.
https://wrex.com/category/2019/10/08/study-owning-a-dog-helps-you-live-longer/

PLAINFIELD PATCH
— OUTSTANDING: Plainfield Bans Local Marijuana Sales Village Trustees voted Monday to ban recreational marijuana facilities from opening in Plainfield. – Joe Ward
https://patch.com/illinois/plainfield/plainfield-bans-local-marijuana-sales

MCHENRY COUNTY BLOG
— IL-14: Lauren Underwood Merchandising
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2019/10/08/il-14-lauren-underwood-merchandising/ 
— Algonquin Township Considering Spending Money on a Newsletter Again
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2019/10/08/algonquin-township-considering-spending-money-on-a-newsletter-again/ 
— Townships in DuPage County Buy Full-Page Ad in Daily Herald
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2019/10/08/townships-in-dupage-county-buy-full-page-ad-in-daily-herald/

CAPITOL FAX
— Um, make that Wednesday A friend I haven’t seen in ages is visiting for a couple days, so I’ll be back to the bloggy grindstone tomorrow. – Rich Miller (DIERSEN: GOPUSA ILLINOIS emails have gone out each and every morning since 2004 and each and every evening too since 2015.) 
https://capitolfax.com/2019/10/08/um-make-that-wednesday/

WASHINGTON EXAMINER
— Elizabeth Warren wants you to believe she was the victim of sexist discrimination – Kaylee McGhee
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/opinion/elizabeth-warren-wants-you-to-believe-she-was-the-victim-of-sexist-discrimination

WASHINGTON FREE BEACON
— 1971 County Records Contradict Warren’s Claim She Was Fired Over Pregnancy – Collin Anderson
https://freebeacon.com/politics/county-records-contradict-warrens-claim-she-was-fired-over-pregnancy/

AMERICAN THINKER
— Minneapolis mayor attempts to toy with Trump, gets fingers burned – J.R. Dunn
https://www.americanthinker.com/blog/2019/10/minneapolis_mayor_attempts_to_toy_with_trump_gets_fingers_burned.html
— When will the timid GOP wussy boys step up to the plate? – Patricia McCarthy
https://www.americanthinker.com/blog/2019/10/when_will_the_timid_gop_wussy_boys_step_up_to_the_plate_.html

DAILY WIRE
— CNN Offers Place Where Millennials Can Complain How Hard Their Lives Are – Hank Berrien
https://www.dailywire.com/news/cnn-offers-place-where-millennials-can-complain-how-hard-their-lives-are

LIFE SITE NEWS
— Democrats: Ben Carson is ‘transphobic’ for trying to keep men out of women’s shelters – Doug Mainwaring
https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/dems-ben-carson-is-transphobic-for-trying-to-keep-men-out-of-womens-shelters

WASHINGTON POST
— Sanders allies urge him to slow down and show a personal side in the aftermath of his heart attack – Sean Sullivan and Chelsea Janes
https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/bernie-sanders-resting-at-home-announces-plan-to-curtail-money-in-politics/2019/10/06/0a01efb2-e874-11e9-9306-47cb0324fd44_story.html
— Average American commute time reached a new record last year. – Christopher Ingraham
https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/2019/10/07/nine-days-road-average-commute-time-reached-new-record-last-year/

WALL STREET JOURNAL
— Sanders’s Heart Attack Brings Age to 2020 Forefront Democratic voters show renewed concern about primary field led by septuagenarians – Tarini Parti
https://www.wsj.com/articles/sanderss-heart-attack-brings-age-to-2020-forefront-11570451845
— Today’s Politics May Be Bad for Your Health Citizens in a new study blame U.S. politics for stress, depression, lost sleep and other physical and mental problems – Sumathi Reddy
https://www.wsj.com/articles/todays-political-climate-is-bad-for-some-americans-health-11570455824

FORBES
— Even Amid Low Unemployment, Many Workers Struggle Finding A Job – Christian Weller (DIERSEN: What has frustrated your job searches? Since 1997, the following things have frustrated my job searches: In 1997, when I was 49 years old, my Democrat GAO superiors forced me to take their early retirement “offer.” Previous to that, they 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 $19,568 (21%) pay cut in today’s dollars to transfer from IRS to GAO in 1980. They would not have taken the aforesaid adverse actions against me if I had been a Democrat, minority, female, younger person, or veteran.) 
https://www.forbes.com/sites/christianweller/2019/10/08/even-amid-low-unemployment-many-workers-still-struggle-finding-a-job/
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: From what I see, ever-increasingly, you are discriminated against if you do not promote LGBTQ activity.
https://www.forbes.com/sites/dawnstaceyennis/2019/10/08/what-kind-of-america-is-this-if-being-gay-or-transgender-can-get-you-fired/
https://www.forbes.com/sites/patriciagbarnes/2019/10/07/while-congress-fiddles-lgbt-workers-turn-to-the-us-supreme-court-for-protection/

YAHOO FINANCE
— What is the Average American Net Worth? – Rickie Houston
https://finance.yahoo.com/news/average-american-net-worth-170900426.html
(FROM THE ARTICLE: The data presented some notable trends within net worth. Older Americans typically possessed a higher net worth than younger Americans, according to the U.S. Census Bureau study. The median net worth for householders over the age of 65 was $170,516, while the median net worth for those under 35 was only $6,676. The median net worth also changed based on the education level of householders. For householders with no high school diploma, the study found a median net worth of $9,800. The study indicated a median value of $43,945 for high school graduates. Householders with some level of college, but no degree, generated a median net worth of $49,082. For householders with an associate’s degree, the median net worth was $56,512. Those who earned a bachelor degree generated a median value of $147,148. Finally, for householders with a professional or graduate degree, the median net worth was $240,750. Net Worth by Region The study also featured regional trends in median American net worth. The regions studied included the Northeast, Midwest, South and West. The median household net worth value for those in the Northeast was $91,025, while it was $81,049 for those in the Midwest. For the South, the median value was $60,700. The net worth value for the West was $59,431.)

USA TODAY & INDY WEEK
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: From what I see, ever-increasingly, you are discriminated against if you do not promote LGBTQ activity.
https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2019/10/08/lgbt-employment-discrimination-half-of-states-offer-no-protections/3837244002/
https://indyweek.com/news/northcarolina/lgbtq-people-deserve-employment-discrimination-protection-ju/

WBFO
— What To Look For In President Trump’s Tax Returns — If We Ever See Them – SARAH MCCAMMON (DIERSEN: In 1977, because they knew that they could a) paint my education deductions as being improper and b) foist negative government stereotypes on me, the Democrats who ran Money Magazine picked me to be the subject of one of their a “One Person’s Finances” articles. They would not have done that if I had been a Democrat, minority, female, and/or veteran.) 
https://news.wbfo.org/post/what-look-president-trumps-tax-returns-if-we-ever-see-them

ATLANTIC
— 30 Years Ago: A Look Back at 1989 – ALAN TAYLOR (DIERSEN: What did you do during 1989? I successfully fought my Democrat GAO superiors’ dramatically increased efforts to get rid of me. I worked on a Department of Defense audit SEE: https://www.gao.gov/products/NSIAD-90-23 and a Railroad Retirement Board audit SEE: https://www.gao.gov/products/HRD-90-42 .) 
https://www.theatlantic.com/photo/2019/10/30-years-ago-a-look-back-at-1989/599386/

October 3 Morning Edition

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— House Speaker Nancy Pelosi not the first politician to herd voters because ‘the iron is hot’ – John Kass
https://www.chicagotribune.com/columns/john-kass/ct-donald-trump-impeachment-kass-20191003-xb7a2esr6vfgxboyvgsgzdo2dm-story.html
— Judge to weigh possible bias by Smollett special prosecutor – AP
https://www.chicagotribune.com/entertainment/sns-bc-us–jussie-smollett-20191002-story.html
— US vaping illness count jumps to 805, deaths rise to 13 – MIKE STOBBE
https://www.chicagotribune.com/marijuana/sns-vaping-illness-death-rises-thirteen-20191002-john4f2gzvaorindwhlvztimhy-story.html

SUBURBAN LIFE
— DISGUSTING, TRAGIC: Those in Will County affected by war on drugs could see help becoming marijuana entrepreneurs – ALEX ORTIZ (DIERSEN: Wheaton is the DuPage County Seat. The Democrats who run the Illinois Department of Commerce & Economic Opportunity (IDCEO) have outrageously designated western Wheaton as being a disproportionately impacted area (DIA), that is, an area that has high rates of arrest, conviction, and incarceration related to cannabis as well as poverty and unemployment. Needless-to-say, that must be a mistake. I ask the following and everyone else who has an interest in Wheaton to ask the IDCEO to immediately rescind its DIA designation: Wheaton Mayor and City Council members, Wheaton Chamber of Commerce, Milton Township officers and trustees, DuPage County Board Chairman and County Board members, and federal and Illinois officials who represent or seek to represent any part of Wheaton.)
https://www.mysuburbanlife.com/2019/10/01/those-in-will-county-affected-by-war-on-drugs-could-see-help-becoming-marijuana-entrepreneurs/aalze98/
(FROM THE ARTICLE: The state has designated parts of Will County as “disproportionately impacted” by the war on drugs, which could help local applicants seeking commercial marijuana licenses. Gov. JB Pritzker’s administration released a map of the state this week showing the areas where the state wants to provide opportunities for applicants to benefit from the legalized recreational marijuana industry. The map shows large parts of Joliet, along with smaller parts of Crest Hill, Lockport, Bolingbrook and University Park, as designated areas.)

NORTHWEST HERALD
— DISGUSTING, TRAGIC: Crystal Lake City Council votes to allow marijuana dispensary – Cassie Buchman
https://www.nwherald.com/2019/10/01/crystal-lake-city-council-votes-to-allow-marijuana-dispensary/al6ko4g/

FOX ILLINOIS
— ‘Are you talking to me?’ Trump’s anger on impeachment erupts – AP (DIERSEN: I should write a book about those who focus on trying to make me angry. I would focus on those in the Milton Township Republican Central Committee, DuPage County Republican Central Committee, Illinois Republican Party, Wheaton Chamber of Commerce, Wheaton, Glen Ellyn, Milton Township, DuPage County, Illinois, etc.)
https://foxillinois.com/news/nation-world/are-you-talking-to-me-trumps-anger-on-impeachment-erupts

WJBD
— Marion County Board to consider allowing vote on forming new state
http://www.southernillinoisnow.com/2019/10/02/marion-county-board-to-consider-allowing-vote-on-forming-new-state/

KANE COUNTY CONNECTS
— DISGUSTING, TRAGIC: STATE ANNOUNCES NEXT ROUND OF MARIJUANA DISPENSARY LICENSE APPLICATIONS
https://kanecountyconnects.com/2019/10/state-announces-next-round-of-marijuana-dispensary-license-applications/
(FROM THE ARTICLE: This map shows Kane County Disproportionately Impacted Areas in blue.)

CENTER SQUARE
— As state money, momentum align for third Chicago-area airport, opponents call it ‘unnecessary’ – Cole Lauterbach
https://www.thecentersquare.com/illinois/as-state-money-momentum-align-for-third-chicago-area-airport/article_4088ebfe-e549-11e9-b2a6-ef7f02a82847.html

MCHENRY COUNTY BLOG
— Ives Criticizes Casten on Abortion
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2019/10/02/ives-criticizes-casten-on-abortion/ 
— IL-06: Dr. Jay Kinzler Files FEC Statement of Candidacy
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2019/10/02/il-06-dr-jay-kinzler-files-fec-statement-of-candidacy/ 
— IL-14: Catalina Lauf Releases 3rd Quarter Fundraising Summary of Receipts, Reports over $100,000 from Over 1,000 Contributors
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2019/10/02/il-14-catalina-lauf-releases-3rd-quarter-fundraising-summary-of-receipts/ 
— Franks Trying to Abolish Coroner Using Another Hand-Picked Committee
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2019/10/01/franks-trying-to-abolish-coroner-using-another-hand-picked-committee/

ILLINOIS POLICY INSTITUTE
— NEARLY 12K ILLINOIS EDUCATORS HAVE STOPPED PAYING A TEACHERS UNION – Mailee Smith
https://www.illinoispolicy.org/nearly-12k-illinois-educators-have-stopped-paying-a-teachers-union/

ILLINOIS FAMILY INSTITUTE
— What All Conservatives Should Learn from District 211 Trans Activism
https://illinoisfamily.org/education/what-all-conservatives-should-learn-from-district-211-trans-activism/
https://illinoisfamily.org/podcast/podcast-what-all-conservatives-should-learn-from-district-211-trans-activism/

WASHINGTON EXAMINER
— Pete Buttigieg wants you to know he hates religious conservatives – Timothy P. Carney 
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/opinion/columnists/pete-buttigieg-wants-you-to-know-he-hates-religious-conservatives

AMERICAN THINKER
— The Purge of Conservatism from America – Lloyd Marcus (DIERSEN: I should write a book about those who focus on purging conservatives. I would focus on those who focus on purging conservatives from the Milton Township Republican Central Committee, DuPage County Republican Central Committee, Illinois Republican Party, Wheaton Chamber of Commerce, Wheaton, Glen Ellyn, Milton Township, DuPage County, Illinois, etc.)
https://www.americanthinker.com/articles/2019/10/the_purge_of_conservatism_from_america.html
— Why President Trump Is Likely to Win the Rust Belt in 2020 – Fletch Daniels
https://www.americanthinker.com/articles/2019/10/why_president_trump_is_likely_to_win_the_rust_belt_in_2020.html

BREITBART
— Feds: Potentially 2.2K Foreigners Posing as Abuse Victims to Obtain Visas – John Binder
https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2019/10/02/foreign-nationals-fraudulently-claiming-domestic-abuse/
— Census: Indian Visa Workers Driving Americans Out of Middle-Class Jobs – NEIL MUNRO
https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2019/10/02/census-shows-indian-graduates-are-pushing-americans-out-of-the-tech-industry/

BLAZE
— Jussie Smollett doesn’t like being compared to sixth grader who lied about white boys cutting off her dreadlocks. Not one bit. – Dave Urbanski
https://www.theblaze.com/news/jussie-smollett-sixth-grader-who-lied-about-white-boys-cutting-her-hair

DAILY CALLER
— Would ‘Medicare For All’ Have Been There For Bernie? – DAVID KRAYDEN
https://dailycaller.com/2019/10/02/medicare-for-all-there-bernie/

RUSH LIMBAUGH
— My List of the Democrats’ Articles of Impeachment Against Trump
https://www.rushlimbaugh.com/daily/2019/10/02/the-real-articles-of-impeachment-against-trump/
— The Real Targets Are You and Me
https://www.rushlimbaugh.com/daily/2019/10/02/the-real-targets-are-you-and-me/

TOWNHALL
— The Party of ‘Impeach!’ – Larry Elder
https://townhall.com/columnists/larryelder/2019/10/03/the-party-of-impeach-n2554088

PJ MEDIA
— With Sanders in the Hospital, Dems Realize Just How Old Their Candidates Are – RICK MORAN (DIERSEN: I should write a book about those who focus on purging older people. I would focus on those who focus on purging older people from the Milton Township Republican Central Committee, DuPage County Republican Central Committee, Illinois Republican Party, Wheaton Chamber of Commerce, Wheaton, Glen Ellyn, Milton Township, DuPage County, Illinois, etc.)
https://pjmedia.com/trending/with-sanders-in-the-hospital-dems-realize-just-how-old-their-candidates-are/

AMERICANS FOR LIMITED GOVERNMENT
— Federal employee retirement plan should not be investing $50 billion in China
https://getliberty.org/2019/10/federal-employee-retirement-plan-should-not-be-investing-50-billion-in-china/

COLLEGE FIX
— Lawmakers approved race preferences in college admissions after voters rejected it. Voters fought back. – CHRISTOPHER TREMOGLIE
https://www.thecollegefix.com/lawmakers-approved-race-preferences-in-college-admissions-after-voters-rejected-it-voters-fought-back/

THE HILL
— We need a social justice movement for older workers – MARIA HEIDKAMP (DIERSEN: I should write a book about those who work the hardest to promote age discrimination in the Milton Township Republican Central Committee, DuPage County Republican Central Committee, Illinois Republican Party, Wheaton Chamber of Commerce, Wheaton, Glen Ellyn, Milton Township, DuPage County, Illinois, etc. They focus on getting rid of those who are older and are also Trump supporters, Protestant, conservative, patriotic, Republican, American, White, male, non-poor, gun owners, German American, draft avoiders, and those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.) 
https://thehill.com/opinion/civil-rights/464163-we-need-a-social-justice-movement-for-older-workers

HUFFINGTON POST
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: A Trump-hater says “In The End, Nixon Walked Away For The Good Of His Party. Would Trump? Top Republicans worry that if his status becomes dire, he’ll take the party down with him. Others worry he wouldn’t stop with just the party.”
https://www.huffpost.com/entry/trump-nixon-gop_n_5d952e08e4b0f5bf796efc8d

NEW YORK TIMES
— Is Age Only a Number, Even When You’re Running for President? The top three Democratic candidates are 78, 76 and 70 years old and one of them, Bernie Sanders, went to the hospital with chest pain. Voters want experienced leaders, but exactly how much life experience do they want? – Lisa Lerer (DIERSEN: I should write a book about those who focus on purging older people. I would focus on those who focus on purging older people from the Milton Township Republican Central Committee, DuPage County Republican Central Committee, Illinois Republican Party, Wheaton Chamber of Commerce, Wheaton, Glen Ellyn, Milton Township, DuPage County, Illinois, etc.)
https://www.nytimes.com/2019/10/02/us/politics/bernie-sanders-age-candidates.html
— Reporter’s Question, Repeated, Launches Trump on Latest Media Attack – Michael M. Grynbaum
https://www.nytimes.com/2019/10/02/business/media/trump-media-attack.html

WASHINGTON POST
— Health insurance premiums for federal employees, retirees to go up an average of 5.6 percent next year – Eric Yoder
https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/health-insurance-premiums-for-federal-employees-retirees-to-go-up-56-percent-next-year/2019/10/02/222f793e-e53f-11e9-a6e8-8759c5c7f608_story.html

WALL STREET JOURNAL
— Impeachment Move Draws Mixed Reviews in Battleground Districts As members of Congress visit back home, Republicans call investigation baseless, while Democrats are split on strategy – Natalie Andrews, Jesse Naranjo, and Andrew Duehren
https://www.wsj.com/articles/impeachment-move-draws-mixed-reviews-in-battleground-districts-11570038379
— ‘Flee as Fast as You Can.’ A Young Couple Joins Venezuela’s Exodus. Jonathan Morales and Daliana Loyo planned for years to follow family members out of their country; they found how hard it is to leave – Kejal Vyas (DIERSEN: The Democrats who run Illinois want members of the following groups to leave Illinois: Trump supporters, Protestant, conservative, patriotic, Republican, American, White, male, older people, rich people, gun owners, German Americans, draft avoiders, and those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.) 
https://www.wsj.com/articles/flee-as-fast-as-you-can-a-young-couple-joins-venezuelas-exodus-11570028330

BLOOMBERG LAW
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: From what I see, ever-increasingly, employers a) refuse to hire those who do not promote LGBTQ activity and b) get rid of their employees who do not promote LGBTQ activity.
https://news.bloomberglaw.com/daily-labor-report/insight-employers-take-proactive-measures-to-protect-lgbt-rights-at-work

NEWSWEEK
— TUCKER CARLSON SUGGESTS BERNIE SANDERS TOO OLD FOR OFFICE AFTER HEALTH SCARE – HARRIET SINCLAIR (DIERSEN: What show that you are not “too old?” For me, it my putting together a GOPUSA ILLINOIS email and sending it out a) each and every morning since 2004 and b) each and every evening too since 2015.)
https://www.newsweek.com/tucker-carlson-suggests-bernie-sanders-too-old-office-after-health-scare-1462849

GOPUSA ILLINOIS
— What do your critics/opponents want? – Dave Diersen
http://www.gopillinois.com

My critics/opponents want the following in Wheaton, in Milton Township, in DuPage County, and everywhere else in Illinois:
– Pot to be sold
– Video gambling
– Booze to be promoted
– No zoning changes along Roosevelt Road in Wheaton
– More dependency on government
– More dependency on charity 
– LGBTQ activity to be promoted
– Abortion to be promoted
– Mass/illegal immigration
– Abolition of the First Amendment
– Abolition of the Second Amendment
– Patronage
– Political affiliation discrimination
– Reverse discrimination
– Age discrimination
– All the Republican candidates on November 3, 2020 ballots to lose

Further, my critics/opponents want the following:
– Trump to be impeached
– Me to stop putting GOPUSA ILLINOIS emails together and sending them out
– Me to resign as a Republican Precinct Committeeman
– Me to resign as a Wheaton Chamber of Commerce member

Further, my critics/opponents want to get rid of those who:
– They cannot manipulate
– They cannot dominate
– Are older than they are
– Have more free time and/or money than they have
– Sued them
– Do not share their national origin
– Do not share their religion

I should write a book about my critics/opponents in the Milton Township Republican Central Committee, DuPage County Republican Central Committee, Illinois Republican Party, Wheaton Chamber of Commerce, Wheaton, Glen Ellyn, Milton Township, DuPage County, Illinois, etc. I would focus on those who have lots of religious, government, political, and/or financial clout, their operatives, and their dupes.

August 9 Morning Edition

CITY OF WHEATON
— Applications Received for West District Council Seat (DIERSEN: If you care about Wheaton, if you want to live in Wheaton, if you live and/or work in Wheaton, if you want Wheaton to continue to be family friendly, and especially if you live in Wheaton’s West District, you should ASAP want to a) find out everything that you can about the 10 candidates, b) analyze that information, c) determine who you believe the top 1, 2, or 3 candidates should be, and d) email your recommendation to Wheaton’s City Council at allcouncil@wheaton.il.us along with the reasons for your recommendation. Wheaton West District residents should have the right to know not only the applicants’ names, but a) how long they have lived in the city and in the district, b) why they want to be appointed to fill the vacancy, c) what they believe the most important issues are that the city needs to address, d) what their opinion is on how those issues could be addressed, e) will they vote for or against selling pot in Wheaton, f) what their work experience is, g) what their education is, h) what professional certifications and licenses are, and i) what experience do they have carrying out typical city council functions: Review and approve the annual budget; Establish long- and short-term objectives and priorities; Oversee performance of the local public employees; Oversee effectiveness of programs; Establish tax rates; Enter into legal contracts; Borrow funds; Pass ordinances and resolutions; Modify the city’s charter; Regulate land use through zoning laws; Regulate business activity through licensing and regulations; Regulate public health and safety; Exercise the power of eminent domain; Communicate policies and programs to residents; Respond to constituent needs and complaints; and Represent the community to other levels of government. (SEE: https://www.nlc.org/city-councils

https://www.wheaton.il.us/civicalerts.aspx?AID=277
(FROM THE PRESS RELEASE: On Aug. 6, 2019 at 5:00 p.m. the City of Wheaton closed the application process for the vacant West District City Council seat. Applications were received from the following 10 individuals: Nancy Harding, Edward Ahern, Jeffrey Antonelli, Robert McNeily, Lynn Robbins, Mark Kmiecik, Angela Blatner, David Diersen, Khizar Jafri, and Krista Selvey. The City Council will review the applications received over the next several days and make a recommendation for appointment to the vacant seat. Please direct any questions to the City Clerk, Sharon Barrett-Hagen at 630-260-2012.)

ABC7
— Chicago immigrants warned possible ICE raids targeting Pilsen homes, businesses – Cate Cauguiran (DIERSEN: In which neighborhoods, precincts, municipalities, townships/wards, and counties in Illinois have Democrats, RINOs, and foreign countries placed the most illegals?) 
https://abc7chicago.com/society/chicago-immigrants-warned-of-possible-pilsen-ice-raids/5455047/

NBC5
— Grayslake Bans Pot for 1 Year After Legalization in Illinois The ordinance in Grayslake passed this week, banning the sale of recreational marijuana until January 2021 (DIERSEN: Great, but the ban should be permanent.)
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/Grayslake-Bans-Pot-for-1-Year-After-Legalization-in-Illinois-528576161.html
— Pritzker’s Office Reiterates Governor’s Stance on Blagojevich as Trump Considers Commuting Sentence The president made the remarks aboard Air Force One Wednesday night
https://www.nbcchicago.com/blogs/ward-room/pritzker-blagojevich-president-trump-commute-528001471.html

CBS2
— President Trump, And His Company, Previously Donated $9,000 To Rod Blagojevich Campaigns
https://chicago.cbslocal.com/2019/08/08/president-trump-and-his-company-previously-donated-9000-to-rod-blagojevich-campaigns/

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— Why you may not be able to light up in your own apartment once recreational marijuana use becomes legal – ABDEL JIMENEZ
https://www.chicagotribune.com/business/ct-biz-recreational-weed-in-apartments-and-condos-20190809-esbd76rxlvgq3mozdxld5jhmii-story.html
— Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot slams President Donald Trump’s process for deciding pardons, commutations, says he ‘doesn’t respect the rule of law’ – Gregory Pratt
https://www.chicagotribune.com/politics/ct-chicago-mayor-lori-lightfoot-president-trump-blagojevich-20190808-e6s4xgf7fjbafb2bjk4e3euadq-story.html
— Commentary: Blagojevich may walk, but his cell could be filled by other Illinois politicians – DAVID GREISING
https://www.chicagotribune.com/opinion/commentary/ct-opinion-tom-cullerton-blagojevich-madigan-greising-20190808-2oeabgyvpje7lfjmdfbmphi6b4-story.html
— Illinois gun dealers now have to be certified by the state. But the state isn’t ready to issue the certifications. – Dan Petrella (DIERSEN: What certifications do you have? I became a CPA in 1979, Certified Internal Auditor in 1981, licensed CPA in 1981, Certified Fraud Examiner in 1990, Certified Government Financial Manager in 1994, Certified Financial Services Auditor in 1996, and a Forensic Accountant in 1997.)
https://www.chicagotribune.com/politics/ct-state-police-gun-law-dealers-20190809-rl4hanspujem3oi2lqudvpbfm4-story.html
— Illinois Republicans recoil over possibility Trump commutes disgraced Democrat Rod Blagojevich’s prison sentence – RICK PEARSON
https://www.chicagotribune.com/politics/ct-illinois-republicans-trump-rod-blagojevich-20190808-nb4touyiunfxbn2zm4d4l7ojyi-story.html
— Illinois pays out nearly $4.7 million in back pay to state employees over 2 weeks – JAMIE MUNKS (DIERSEN: Since 1966 when I was 18 years old, my critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes have been furious that while I worked for the federal government, I got a) step increases, b) promoted in 1972, 1973, 1974, and 1986, and c) cost of living adjustments.)
https://www.chicagotribune.com/politics/ct-illinois-pays-out-millions-in-worker-backpay-20190809-wkx4t6adkrfrhfv6lmeq43kje4-story.html

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— Trump delays Blagojevich clemency decision — top Illinois pols say butt out “White House staff is continuing the review of this matter,” Trump said in a Thursday night tweet about whether he will free former Gov. Rod Blagojevich. – Tina Sfondeles 
https://chicago.suntimes.com/politics/2019/8/8/20792123/rod-blagojevich-clemency-illinois-politicians-not-happy
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: A Trump-hater says “Facts mean nothing to Trump in justifying clemency for Blagojevich.”
https://chicago.suntimes.com/politics/2019/8/8/20792139/rod-blagojevich-clemency-facts-meaningless-to-trump
— Rod Blagojevich And The History Of Crooked Illinois Governors (DIERSEN: IRS assigned me to collect delinquent income taxes from Otto Kerner, Jr.’s estate.)
https://chicago.cbslocal.com/2019/08/08/crooked-illinois-governors/
(FROM THE ARTICLE: Two other Illinois governors have been sent to jail. Otto Kerner, Jr., governor from 1961 to 1968, was convicted of bribery and income-tax charges from his time as governor, and received three years in prison in 1973.)

DAILY HERALD
— State political leaders say Blagojevich needs to stay in prison – Jerry Nowicki
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20190808/state-political-leaders-say-blagojevich-needs-to-stay-in-prison

SPRINGFIELD STATE JOURNAL REGISTER
— First payments made to workers owed back step raises – Doug Finke (DIERSEN: Since 1966 when I was 18 years old, my critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes have been furious that while I worked for the federal government, I got a) step increases, b) promoted in 1972, 1973, 1974, and 1986, and c) cost of living adjustments.)
https://www.sj-r.com/news/20190808/first-payments-made-to-workers-owed-back-step-raises

CHAMPAIGN/URBANA NEWS GAZETTE
— DISGUSTING, TRAGIC: Weed’s on the menu at Vermilion County man’s planned business – Will Brumleve
https://www.news-gazette.com/business/weed-s-on-the-menu-at-vermilion-county-man-s/article_2faa10f3-63e5-5127-9e87-4cc5e3c6481c.html

WGLT
— McLean Co. Clerk Defends Election Requests In Tense Finance Meeting – ERIC STOCK
https://www.wglt.org/post/mclean-co-clerk-defends-election-requests-tense-finance-meeting#stream/0

WIFR
— New law eliminates basic skills test for Illinois teachers (DIERSEN: What tests have you passed? I passed a) the CPA examination on my first attempt in 1979 when I was 30 years old, b) the Certified Internal Auditor examination on my first attempt in 1981, c) all the tests necessary to earn a master’s degree in financial markets and trading from IIT in 1997, d) all the tests necessary to earn a master’s degree in accounting from DePaul in 1980, e) all the tests necessary to earn a master’s degree in business from Loyola in 1976, f) all the tests necessary to earn a bachelor’s degree in management from NIU in 1970, g) the Federal Service Entrance Examination in 1970, and h) the Post Office employment examination in 1966.)
https://www.wifr.com/content/news/New-law-eliminates-basic-skills-test-for-Illinois-teachers-528235591.html

CENTER SQUARE
— Illinois home construction among lowest in the nation in 2018, report finds – Cole Lauterbach
https://www.thecentersquare.com/illinois/illinois-home-construction-among-lowest-in-the-nation-in-report/article_1b55ff0c-b961-11e9-b59f-bf5ec1eb46d9.html

DAILY LINE
— Foxx challenger Conway to skip Cook County Dem slating, calls for ‘open primary’ – Alex Nitkin (DIERSEN: If Republican county and township organizations slated candidates for Republican Precinct Committeeman, would the Milton Township Republican Central Committee (MTRCC) slate me for Precinct 9? I should write a book about those who would hint/imply/argue/shout that MTRCC should NOT slate me. They a) reject planks in the Republican Party platform and/or the Illinois Republican Party platform and work against those like me who support those planks, b) reject the MTRCC resolution against video gambling and work against those like me who support that resolution, c) focus on destroying those like me who they cannot manipulate/dominate, d) were defendants in lawsuits that I have filed, and/or e) are operatives or dupes for the aforesaid.) 
http://thedailyline.net/chicago/08/09/2019/foxx-challenger-conway-to-skip-cook-county-dem-slating-calls-for-open-primary/

MCHENRY COUNTY BLOG
— Crystal Lake High School District Told to Release Names of Employees Dropping Out of Union to McHenry County Blog, IEA Intervention Found Unpersuasive
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2019/08/08/crystal-lake-high-school-district-told-to-release-names-of-employees-dropping-out-of-union-to-mchenry-county-blog-iea-intervention-found-unpersuasive/

LAKE COUNTY GAZETTE
— OUTSTANDING: Roll Call: Edly-Allen votes against legalizing recreational marijuana
https://lakecountygazette.com/stories/512875400-roll-call-edly-allen-votes-against-legalizing-recreational-marijuana
— OUTSTANDING: Roll Call: Weber votes against legalizing recreational marijuana
https://lakecountygazette.com/stories/512875707-roll-call-weber-votes-against-legalizing-recreational-marijuana

NORTH COOK NEWS
— OUTSTANDING: Roll Call: Moylan votes against legalizing recreational marijuana
https://northcooknews.com/stories/512875654-roll-call-moylan-votes-against-legalizing-recreational-marijuana

WEST COOK NEWS
— OUTSTANDING: Roll Call: Durkin votes against legalizing recreational marijuana
https://westcooknews.com/stories/512875739-roll-call-durkin-votes-against-legalizing-recreational-marijuana

WILL COUNTY GAZETTE
— OUTSTANDING: Roll Call: Butler votes against legalizing recreational marijuana
https://willcountygazette.com/stories/512875748-roll-call-butler-votes-against-legalizing-recreational-marijuana
— OUTSTANDING: Roll Call: DeLuca votes against legalizing recreational marijuana
https://willcountygazette.com/stories/512875734-roll-call-deluca-votes-against-legalizing-recreational-marijuana
— GOP Chair Pearson says state House candidate Baldermann “dogged by double-dipping” – W.J. Kennedy 
https://willcountygazette.com/stories/512906977-gop-chair-pearson-says-state-house-candidate-baldermann-dogged-by-double-dipping

CHAMBANA SUN
— OUTSTANDING: Roll Call: Marron votes against legalizing recreational marijuana
https://chambanasun.com/stories/512875724-roll-call-marron-votes-against-legalizing-recreational-marijuana

WEST CENTRAL REPORTER
— OUTSTANDING: Roll Call: Frese votes against legalizing recreational marijuana
https://westcentralreporter.com/stories/512875760-roll-call-frese-votes-against-legalizing-recreational-marijuana

SOUTHWEST ILLINOIS NEWS
— OUTSTANDING: Roll Call: Reitz votes against legalizing recreational marijuana
https://swillinoisnews.com/stories/512875389-roll-call-reitz-votes-against-legalizing-recreational-marijuana

ILLINOIS FAMILY INSTITUTE
— DISGUSTING, TRAGIC: Illinois Human Rights Commission Mandates Co-Ed Locker Rooms in Public Schools – Laurie Higgins 
https://illinoisfamily.org/homosexuality/illinois-human-rights-commission-mandates-co-ed-locker-rooms-in-public-schools/

WASHINGTON TIMES
— ‘Desperate’ Democrats embrace Trump ‘white supremacist’ narrative – Dave Boyer
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2019/aug/8/donald-trump-white-supremacist-narrative-embraced-/

WASHINGTON EXAMINER
— ‘I will not be intimidated’: McConnell fires back at activists over protests – Hunter Lovell (DIERSEN: I should write a book about those who a) intimidate voters in my precinct, b) intimidate those who read my GOPUSA ILLINOIS emails, c) intimidate Republican Precinct Committeemen in DuPage County, and especially in Milton Township, and d) intimidate Republican activists, elected officials, party leaders, major donors, political consultants, etc. in Wheaton, Glen Ellyn, Milton Township, DuPage County, and in Illinois.) 
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/i-will-not-be-intimidated-mcconnell-fires-back-at-activists-over-protests
— Biden tells supporters: ‘Poor kids are just as bright and talented as white kids’ – Zachary Halaschak
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/biden-gaffes-pile-up-poor-kids-are-just-as-bright-as-white-kids

FREEDOM’S JOURNAL
— THE TRUTH ABOUT GUN CONTROL AND RACISM – Ken Blackwell
https://freedomsjournalinstitute.org/latest-news/opinion/the-truth-about-gun-control-and-racism/

GOPUSA
— Democrats push mandatory federal buyback of ‘assault weapons’; prosecution for owners who don’t comply
http://www.gopusa.com/?p=74060
— After the Shootings — Look to Culture, Not Politics
http://www.gopusa.com/?p=73855

AMERICAN THINKER
— Another crying child: Press exploits the kids of illegals hauled off in immigration raid – Monica Showalter
https://www.americanthinker.com/blog/2019/08/press_exploits_the_kids_of_illegals_hauled_off_in_immigration_raid.html

AMERICAN CONSERVATIVE
— Joe Will Regret His Turn Onto the Race-Bait Road – PATRICK J. BUCHANAN
https://www.theamericanconservative.com/buchanan/joe-will-regret-his-turn-onto-the-race-bait-road/

BREITBART
— Media Spin for Biden, Deceptively Omit Trump’s Condemnation of Neo-Nazis in Charlottesville Remarks – JEROME HUDSON
https://www.breitbart.com/the-media/2019/08/08/media-spins-for-biden-deceptively-omit-trumps-condemnation-of-neo-nazis-in-charlottesville-remarks/
— RealClearPolitics Flashback: Trump Didn’t Call Neo-Nazis ‘Fine People,’ Here’s Proof – PENNY STARR
https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2019/08/08/realclearpolitics-flashback-trump-didnt-call-neo-nazis-fine-people-heres-proof/
— ICE Frees 300 of 680 Illegals Arrested in Raid on ‘Humanitarian Grounds’ – JOHN BINDER
https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2019/08/08/ice-frees-300-680-illegals-arrested-raid-humanitarian-grounds/

BLAZE
— Joe Biden unleashes a racially-tinged gaffe, and the reaction from his audience is eye-opening “Yikes… have fun mitigating that one.” – Carlos Garcia
https://www.theblaze.com/news/biden-racial-gaffe-poor-black

CONSERVATIVE NEWS DAILY
— Media Isn’t Being Honest About Mass Shootings in 2019 – Jim Clayton
https://www.conservativedailynews.com/2019/08/media-isnt-being-honest-about-mass-shootings-in-2019/

LUTHERAN CHURCH CHARITIES
— Your Today Is Connected to Your Tomorrow – Tim Hetzner (DIERSEN: What is your “today?” My “today” is putting GOPUSA ILLINOIS emails together and sending them out.) 
http://devotions.lccharities.org/2019/08/09/your-today-is-connected-to-your-tomorrow/

RUSH LIMBAUGH
— Joe Biden Sounds Like Al Sharpton
https://www.rushlimbaugh.com/daily/2019/08/08/joe-biden-turns-into-al-sharpton/

PJ MEDIA
— ‘Death Camps For Trump Supporters’ Fliers Appear Around Long Island, N.Y. – DEBRA HEINE
https://pjmedia.com/trending/fliers-reading-death-camps-for-trump-supporters-now-in-ny-were-the-work-of-a-shock-theater-group/

REAL CLEAR POLITICS
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Susan Rice promotes hatred against Trump big time.
https://www.realclearpolitics.com/video/2019/08/08/susan_rice_trump_using_language_dictators_and_people_who_incite_genocide_has_used.html

THE HILL
— Biden gets into heated exchange with Breitbart reporter (Joel Pollak) over Trump’s response to white nationalism – JONATHAN EASLEY 
https://thehill.com/homenews/campaign/456760-biden-gets-into-heated-exchange-with-breitbart-reporter-over-trumps

NBC NEWS
— Taylor Swift on LGBTQ activism: ‘Rights are being stripped from anyone who isn’t a straight white cisgender male’ In an interview with Vogue, Taylor Swift explained why she decided to throw her weight publicly behind LGBTQ activism and the Equality Act. – Alexander Kacala
https://www.nbcnews.com/feature/nbc-out/taylor-swift-lgbtq-activism-rights-are-being-stripped-anyone-who-n1040581?cid=public-rss_20190808

THE HILL
— McConnell, allies lean into Twitter, media ‘war’ – JORDAIN CARNEY (DIERSEN: If my critics/opponents, their operatives, and/or their dupes took additional adverse actions against me, who would come to my defense?
https://thehill.com/homenews/senate/456773-mcconnell-allies-lean-into-twitter-media-war

HUFFINGTON POST
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Trump-haters promote hatred against Trump.
https://www.huffpost.com/entry/elizabeth-warren-donald-trump-white-supremacist_n_5d4c0149e4b09e7297420018
https://www.huffpost.com/entry/joe-biden-trump-white-supremacy_n_5d4c73bfe4b0066eb70ec6df

NEW YORK TIMES
— DISGUSTING, TRAGIC: ‘The Squad’ Is the Future of the Democratic Party You can credit social movements for that. – Barbara Ransby
https://www.nytimes.com/2019/08/08/opinion/the-squad-democrats.html
— Trump’s Opponents Want to Name His Big Donors. His Supporters Say It’s Harassment. – Katie Rogers and Annie Karni (DIERSEN: Thankfully, I have enough time and money that I do not need/want donors for what I do as your GOPUSA Illinois Editor. My critics/opponents have made it very clear that they would viciously destroy anyone who might give me money. I should write a book about my critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes.) 
https://www.nytimes.com/2019/08/08/us/politics/castro-trump-donors.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Trump-haters promote hatred against Trump.
https://www.nytimes.com/2019/08/08/world/americas/ciudad-juarez-mexico-migrants.html
https://www.nytimes.com/2019/08/08/opinion/el-paso-trump-racism.html
— Fact Check: Tucker Carlson Falsely Calls White Supremacy a ‘Hoax’ – Emily S. Rueb and Derrick Bryson Taylor (DIERSEN: Instead of “hoax,” Carlson should have said “overstated.” How many White supremacists do Democrats say are in your neighborhood, in your precinct, in your municipality, in your township/ward, in your county, and in Illinois? Can/will the Democrats name them? Of course, those who are called White supremacists should sue those who call them White supremacists. Should I survey the Democrats in my precinct and ask them which residents in my precinct they say are White supremacists?) 
https://www.nytimes.com/2019/08/08/business/media/tucker-carlson-white-supremacy.html

WASHINGTON POST
— ‘If you’re a good worker, papers don’t matter’: How a Trump construction crew has relied on immigrants without legal status -Joshua Partlow and David A. Fahrenthold.)
https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/if-youre-a-good-worker-papers-dont-matter-how-a-trump-construction-crew-has-relied-on-immigrants-without-legal-status/2019/08/09/cf59014a-b3ab-11e9-8e94-71a35969e4d8_story.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Trump haters promote Trump haters who promote hatred against Trump.
https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/warren-orourke-say-they-consider-trump-to-be-a-white-supremacist/2019/08/08/7a8852be-b9c9-11e9-bad6-609f75bfd97f_story.html
https://www.washingtonpost.com/outlook/2019/08/08/racism-is-vital-trumpism-trump-cant-condemn-it-without-condemning-himself/
https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2019/08/08/trumps-videos-showing-his-visits-dayton-el-paso-are-mostly-about-trump/
https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2019/08/08/how-we-hold-trump-enablers-accountable/
https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2019/08/08/new-report-reinforces-short-sightedness-trumps-inaction-climate-change/
https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2019/08/09/democratic-candidates-quandary-how-call-out-trump-race-without-offending-his-supporters/

NEW YORK POST
— Joe Biden takes low blow at Trump over white supremacy – Editorial
https://nypost.com/2019/08/08/joe-biden-takes-low-blow-at-trump-over-white-supremacy/

WALL STREET JOURNAL
— Republican Congressmen Press Trump Not to Commute Sentence of Rod Blagojevich Five Illinois representatives cite importance of taking a ‘stand against pay-to-play politics’ in statement urging president to leave former governor in prison – Jess Bravin
https://www.wsj.com/articles/republican-congressmen-press-trump-not-to-commute-sentence-of-rod-blagojevich-11565309288
— FBI Surveillance Proposal Sets Up Clash With Facebook Agency solicits vendor proposals to collect data from Facebook, other social media to head off safety threats – Jeff Horwitz and Dustin Volz
https://www.wsj.com/articles/fbi-and-facebook-potentially-at-odds-over-social-media-monitoring-11565277021
— Lost in Life, El Paso Suspect Found a Dark World Online Gunman who allegedly killed 22 people with an intent to attack Hispanics told investigators he came to his views on the internet – Erin Ailworth, Georgia Wells and Ian Lovett
https://www.wsj.com/articles/lost-in-life-el-paso-suspect-found-a-dark-world-online-11565308783

BLOOMBERG
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: A Trump-hater says “Trump Should Worry About His Disapproval Rating.” I should survey all the voters in my precinct to get my approval/disapproval ratings. I would ask them to disclose on who and on what they base their opinion of me on. I have been the Republican Precinct Committeeman for the west half of my precinct since 1999 and for the east half since 2015. 
https://www.bloomberg.com/opinion/articles/2019-08-07/donald-trump-should-worry-about-his-disapproval-rating

FORBES
— African-Americans Always Fare Worse In Labor Market, Even When It is Good – Christian Weller (DIERSEN: My critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes have always hinted/implied/argued/shouted a) that instead of me, the Post Office should have hired an African-American in 1966, b) that the Post Office should gotten rid of me much sooner than it did so that an African-American could have my job, c) that instead of me, IRS should have hired an African-American in 1971, d) that instead of me, IRS should have promoted African-Americans in 1972, 1973, and 1974, e) that instead of me, GAO should have hired an African-American in 1980, f) that instead of me, GAO should have promoted an African-American in 1986, and g) that GAO should have gotten rid of me much sooner than it did so that an African-American could have my job and my preferred corner office. My critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes view the federal government as being a “dumping ground” for inferior people.)
https://www.forbes.com/sites/christianweller/2019/08/09/african-americans-always-fare-worse-in-labor-market-even-when-it-is-good/#2be570467cab

NEW YORK MAGAZINE
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: A Trump hater says “The Scary Proposition That Trump Is Gradually Becoming More Popular.”
http://nymag.com/intelligencer/2019/08/the-scary-claim-that-trump-is-steadily-becoming-more-popular.html

FORT BEND HERALD
— Public comments at meetings to stay the same – Averil Gleason
https://www.fbherald.com/public-comments-at-meetings-to-stay-the-same/article_c75adae2-aa79-5c4b-9fb6-e51c30d69864.html
(FROM THE ARTICLE: Rosenberg resident Delia Villarreal said citizens should have the right to express themselves. “You were voted (on council) to hear the concerns (of the people),” she said. “It’s the price you have to pay. You asked to run for city council. We got you up there. If you don’t like it, then you shouldn’t run for city council.”)

WRFA
— Democratic Candidate for City Council Ward 2 Pulls out of Race (DIERSEN: Have any of the ten who filed applications to be appointed to fill the Wheaton City Council West District vacancy withdrawn their application?)
http://www.wrfalp.com/democratic-candidate-for-city-council-ward-2-pulls-out-of-race/

ATLANTA JOURNAL CONSTITUTION
— Need or desire keeping record number of older workers on the job – Christopher Quinn (DIERSEN: I should write a book about forced early retirement. Democrats run the federal government. They want everyone to know that they waste the careers of and get rid of federal employees who are Republican, White, male, and/or non-veteran who they did not promote to GS-13 (currently $98,198) by age 25, GS-14 (currently $116,040) by age 30, GS-15 (currently $136,495) by age 35, and Senior Executive Service (currently $165,500) by age 40.)
https://www.ajc.com/news/need-desire-keeping-record-number-older-workers-the-job/qYde0ZBZr3SpTODqyFBViL/

FORD AUTHORITY
— Ford Factory Work Isn’t A Death March – SHANE MCGLAUN (DIERSEN: I worked on a Dodge assembly line for a short time in early 1970.)
http://fordauthority.com/2019/08/ford-factory-work-isnt-a-death-march/

INC
— A Survey of 1,003 People Shows Millennials Lie on Resumes 5 Times More Often Than Baby Boomers Gen Z lies seven times more often. – Minda Zetlin
https://www.inc.com/minda-zetlin/millennials-gen-z-lie-on-resumes-more-than-baby-boomers.html
(FROM THE ARTICLE: But apparently, the younger you are, the likelier you are to be untruthful, at least when applying for a job. Eleven percent of Millennials said they had lied on their résumés, and 14 percent of Gen Z respondents said they’d done it. Only 2 percent of Baby Boomers said they’d ever lied on a résumé. And they don’t feel bad about it. While 54 percent of men and 42 percent of women who lied in all age groups felt guilty about doing so, only 27 percent of Millennials did. The difference may be changing attitudes about employment and employers.)

ASSOCIATION FOR TALENT DEVELOPMENT
— Don’t Make Risky Assumptions – Ken O’Quinn (DIERSEN: What assumptions do you make about those who read what you write? The only legitimate reason to read GOPUSA ILLINOIS emails is to get information to help defend and advance conservative Republican principles. Nevertheless, I have always been fully aware that some read GOPUSA ILLINOIS emails to get information to help them dismiss, discredit, belittle, badmouth, intimidate, insult, demonize, denigrate, and/or condemn me. I should write a book those who read GOPUSA ILLINOIS emails to get information to help them dismiss, discredit, belittle, badmouth, intimidate, insult, demonize, denigrate, and/or condemn me.) 
https://www.td.org/insights/dont-make-risky-assumptions

STANDARD MEDIA
— Do you need a higher degree or is work experience sufficient? – Nancy Nzalambi (DIERSEN: According to this article, “A degree earned 20 years ago may be useless now.” Of course, my critics/opponents stress that all my education, paid work experience, professional certifications, and professional license are at least 21 years old.)
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/lifestyle/article/2001334657/do-you-need-a-higher-degree-or-is-work-experience-sufficient
(FROM THE ARTICLE: Employers are lured by your work experience, but you must have the relevant experience to appeal to them more. Work experience should highly relate with the job that you are looking for. Your experience has to show some aspect of growth. You are more marketable when there are quantifiable results from the time and effort you put into work.)

BROOKLYN PAPER
— There is a biblical saying. “Do unto others as you would have done unto you.” – STEPHANIE THOMPSON (DIERSEN: How do people treat you? One can assume that people treat you like they want you to treat them. I should write a book about how people in my neighborhood, in my precinct, in Wheaton, in Glen Ellyn, in Milton Township, in DuPage County, and in Illinois have treated me since I moved to Wheaton in 1978. I would focus on those who read my GOPUSA ILLINOIS emails, but who a) fail/refuse to share relevant information with me and/or b) fail/refuse to return my phone calls. I would focus on those who dismiss me, discredit me, belittle me, badmouth me, intimidate me, insult me, demonize me, denigrate me, and/or condemn me. I would focus on those who ascribe evil motive and/or bad judgment to everything that I do or that I do not do. I would focus on those who blame me for their problems, for your problems, for my problems, and for everyone’s problems. I would focus on those who blame me for all the losses that Republicans have suffered in Illinois since 2000. I would focus on those who forced me to sue them. I would focus on those who focus on destroying those like me who they cannot manipulate/dominate. I would focus on those who claim to be religious, conservative, and/or Republican, but who do not talk and/or act like they are religious, conservative, and/or Republican. I would focus on those who have lots of religious, government, political, and/or financial clout in Wheaton, Glen Ellyn, Milton Township, DuPage County, and/or Illinois, their operatives, and their dupes.) 
https://www.brooklynpaper.com/stories/42/30/dtg-fearless-living-2019-07-26-bp.html

July 28 Morning Edition

(DIERSEN: If you have any interest in Wheaton, in Wheaton’s City Council, and/or in Wheaton’s West District, please see the articles at the end of this email.)

WGN TV
— President Trump attacks another Democratic Congressman on Twitter – GAYNOR HALL
https://wgntv.com/2019/07/27/trump-attacks-another-democratic-congressman-on-twitter/

FOX NEWS CHICAGO
— Baltimore leaders defend city after Trump calls it ‘filthy, infested’; some call Trump tweets racist – AP
http://www.fox32chicago.com/news/national/baltimore-leaders-defend-city-after-trump-calls-it-filthy-infested-some-call-trump-tweets-racist

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: According to pot pushers, “Illinois is making it hard — and expensive — to get a license to sell legal marijuana.”
https://www.chicagotribune.com/marijuana/sns-illinois-expensive-marijuana-license-20190728-tijb5ipoizb2bgz3xvvagcoj5y-story.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Democrats get Chicago nuns, 86 and 90, to promote illegal immigration.
https://www.chicagotribune.com/news/breaking/ct-chicago-catholic-nuns-arrested-ice-protests-20190727-b46byju2pzd4lpw26v5rfbxggm-story.html

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— CHICAGO: A TALE OF 7 CITIES – Ed Zotti
https://www.pressreader.com/usa/chicago-sun-times-sunday/…/281663961612255

SPRINGFIELD STATE JOURNAL REGISTER
— Governing Magazine ranks Pritzker best of the new governors – Doug Finke (DIERSEN: Pritzker is having great success in driving individuals, organizations, and companies out of Illinois that are Trump supporters, Protestant, conservative, patriotic, Republican, American, White, male, older, non-poor, gun owners, German American, draft avoiders, and those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.)
https://www.sj-r.com/news/20190727/statehouse-insider-magazine-ranks-pritzker-best-of-new-governors

NORTHWEST HERALD
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Joseph Monack of Woodstock demonizes, denigrates, and condemns Republicans.
https://www.nwherald.com/2019/07/27/letter-the-will-to-lose/as3gjeq/

BLOOMINGTON PANTAGRAPH
— Police: Indiana marijuana surge coming from other states – AP
https://www.pantagraph.com/news/state-and-regional/illinois/police-indiana-marijuana-surge-coming-from-other-states/article_c795b38d-1b8e-5205-957f-a1e7e21f381b.html

CHICAGO HEIGHTS PATCH
— Massive Political Corruption Across Illinois Has A Namesake Beer Blue Island Beer Company founders didn’t brew Massive Political Corruption Ale For The Chicago City Council, but if the beer fits, drink it. – Mark Konkol
https://patch.com/illinois/chicagoheights/s/gshkt/massive-political-corruption-across-illinois-has-a-namesake-beer

CHICAGO NOW
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Howard Moore demonizes, denigrates, and condemns Trump and Trump’s supporters.
http://www.chicagonow.com/hippy-shakes/2019/07/its-confusing-to-be-a-deplorable/

WASHINGTON FREE BEACON
— Ilhan Omar Marriage Flummoxes Media Fact-Checkers The ‘baseless smear’ that can’t be debunked – Brent Scher
https://freebeacon.com/politics/ilhan-omar-marriage-flummoxes-media-fact-checkers/

FOX NEWS
— Trump throws Squad feud back at Pelosi after ‘racist’ accusation: ‘Democrats always play the race card’ – Ronn Blitzer
https://www.foxnews.com/politics/trump-throws-squad-feud-back-at-pelosi-after-racist-accusation-democrats-always-play-the-race-card

AMERICAN THINKER
— Reparations and Racial Politicking – Thomas R. Ascik
https://www.americanthinker.com/articles/2019/07/reparations_and_racial_politicking.html
— Hypocrisy, thy name is Democrat! – Eric Utter
https://www.americanthinker.com/blog/2019/07/hypocrisy_thy_name_is_democrat.html

AMERICAN GREATNESS
— The Great Excluded and Our Nationalist Future – Matthew Boose (DIERSEN: Democrats want to exclude those who are Trump supporters, Protestant, conservative, patriotic, Republican, American, White, male, old people, rich, gun owners, German American, draft avoiders, and/or those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.)
https://www.amgreatness.com/2019/07/27/the-great-excluded-and-our-nationalist-future/

BREITBART
— NAACP: Impeach ‘Occupant’ of WH for ‘Vile Racist Attack’ on Cummings – TONY LEE
https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2019/07/27/naacp-impeach-occupant-of-wh-for-vile-racist-attack-on-cummings/
— Swalwell: Criticizing Baltimore Akin to ‘Trashing America’ – HANNAH BLEAU
https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2019/07/27/swalwell-criticizing-baltimore-akin-to-trashing-america/
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Ever-increasingly, to get votes from minorities, Buttigieg promotes hatred of Whites.
https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2019/07/28/pete-buttigieg-white-supremacy-secreting-this-poison-to-reach-boiling-point-on-race/

LIFEZETTE
— Trump Takes Fresh Aim at Nancy Pelosi for Her ‘Failing’ California District President is working to hold elected Democrats accountable for their own local problems and issues — urgent fixes are long overdue
https://www.lifezette.com/2019/07/trump-takes-fresh-aim-at-nancy-pelosi-for-her-failing-california-district/

NATIONAL REVIEW
— Some Questions for the Democratic Candidates – GEORGE WILL
https://www.nationalreview.com/2019/07/questions-for-the-candidates/

THE HILL
— Trump doubles down on attacks against Cummings and Baltimore district – JUSTIN WISE 
https://thehill.com/homenews/administration/455034-trump-doubles-down-on-attacks-against-cummings-and-baltimore-area
— Baltimore Sun editorial board lashes out at Trump: ‘Better to have a few rats than to be one’ – JOHN BOWDEN
https://thehill.com/homenews/media/455033-baltimore-sun-lashes-out-at-trump-in-fiery-editorial-better-to-have-a-few-rats

ASSOCIATED PRESS
— Trump promised on Friday to retaliate against France for adopting a pioneering tax on internet giants like Google, Amazon and Facebook. (DIERSEN: My Democrat GAO superiors retaliated against Republican-led budget cuts by a) forcing me to retire in 1997 when I was 49 years old, b) giving me unfair performance expectations and appraisals, c) always ranking me in the bottom half of my coworkers for pay-for-performance purposes, d) not promoting me beyond GS-13, e) getting rid of my mentor in 1987, f) keeping me off audits of IRS for all but 3 of the almost 18 years that I worked for GAO, and g) forcing me to take a $19,568 (21%) pay cut in today’s dollars to transfer from IRS to GAO in 1980.)
https://abc11.com/politics/president-trump-threatens-france-with-new-tax-on-wine/5423484/

CNBC
— Is cannabis use the same as off-duty drinking by workers? Many companies still say no – Valentina Sanchez (DIERSEN: I would not want to work for, work with, or supervise anyone who uses pot.)
https://www.cnbc.com/2019/07/27/will-cannabis-use-soon-be-the-same-as-off-duty-drinking-by-workers.html

NEW YORK TIMES
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Democrats and Democrat plants, Libertarians and Libertarian plants, Greens and Green plants, and RINOs target Republicans. Moderates and liberals target conservatives.
https://www.nytimes.com/2019/07/27/us/politics/ocasio-cortez-republicans.html
— The Stories That Divide Us How seeing the other side’s narrative can de-polarize your mind. – Ross Douthat
https://www.nytimes.com/2019/07/27/opinion/sunday/the-stories-that-divide-us.html
— In Politics, Apologies Are for Losers At least that’s what the numbers say. – Cass R. Sunstein (DIERSEN: My critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes want me to apologize a) for causing their problems, b) for causing your problems, c) for causing my problems, and d) for causing everyone’s problems.) 
https://www.nytimes.com/2019/07/27/opinion/sunday/when-should-a-politician-apologize.html
— Pelosi. Clinton. Obama. Now ‘the Squad’ Is the New Target for the Right. – Jeremy W. Peters (DIERSEN: Who targets you? Those who target me a) reject planks in the Republican Party platform and/or the Illinois Republican Party platform and work against those like me who support those planks, b) reject the Milton Township Republican Central Committee resolution against video gambling and work against those like me who support that resolution, c) focus on destroying those like me who they cannot manipulate/dominate, d) were defendants in lawsuits that I have filed, and/or e) are operatives or dupes for the aforesaid.)
https://www.nytimes.com/2019/07/27/us/politics/ocasio-cortez-republicans.html

WASHINGTON POST
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Democrats and RINOs promote “citizens of the world.” Republicans promote “citizens of America.”
https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2019/07/27/what-conservatives-gets-wrong-about-cosmopolitans/
— A CNN anchor’s emotional response to Trump’s Twitter rant about his ‘infested’ hometown – Hannah Knowles (DIERSEN: Those who demonize, denigrate, and condemn my hometown of Crete stress that when I, my parents, my grandparents, my great grandparents, and my great great grand parents lived there, Crete was overwhelmingly German American and Lutheran.)
https://www.washingtonpost.com/arts-entertainment/2019/07/27/cnn-anchor-gives-emotional-response-trumps-twitter-rant-about-his-infested-hometown/

NEW YORK POST
— Why the Democratic obsession with racism won’t win them minority votes – Michael Goodwin
https://nypost.com/2019/07/27/why-the-democratic-obsession-with-racism-wont-win-them-minority-votes/

LOS ANGELES TIMES
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Democrats crow about their success in getting immigrants to hate not only Trump, but to hate individuals, organizations, companies, governments, and countries that are Trump supporters, Protestant, conservative, patriotic, Republican, American, White, male, older, rich, gun owners, German American, draft avoiders, and those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.
https://www.latimes.com/opinion/story/2019-07-26/naturalized-citizens-vote-against-trump

THE WEEK
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Democrats promote those immigrants who despise if not hate America.
https://theweek.com/articles/854467/dysfunction-love-leave

NEWS HERALD
— Do the Democrats who want open borders leave the doors open to their homes? – Mitch Kehetian
http://www.thenewsherald.com/opinion/do-the-dems-who-want-open-borders-leave-the-doors/article_53c09db2-ae39-11e9-a998-8730a7f269ae.html

STAR TRIBUNE
— Why you need a midyear budget check-in – COURTNEY JESPERSEN (DIERSEN: So far this year, my wife and I have spent lots more than our income. That would not have been the case if my Democrat superiors in the federal government had not succeeded in wasting my career and forcing me to retire in 1997 when I was 49 years old.) 
http://www.startribune.com/millennial-money-why-you-need-a-midyear-budget-check-in/513080552/

GOVERNMENT EXECUTIVE
— Pay for Performance is the Only Choice – HOWARD RISHER (DIERSEN: Democrats use pay for performance a) to retain and promote young Democrat minorities and young Democrat females and b) to get rid those who are Republican, White, male, older, and/or non-veteran.)
https://www.govexec.com/management/2019/03/pay-performance-only-choice/155351/

CITY OF IRVINE
— Application for Appointment to Irvine City Council & Questionnaire (8 pages) & Statement of Economic Interests & Instructions (23 pages)
https://irvineca.seamlessdocs.com/f/applicationmaterials

ROXBORO COURIER TIMES
— Applicants expressing interest in open city council seat – George Willoughby
http://www.personcountylife.com/stories/applicants-expressing-interest-in-open-seat,23271

HOMETOWN LIFE
— Here’s why every Livonia candidate is running for office – Shelby Tankersley
https://www.hometownlife.com/story/news/local/livonia/2019/07/25/heres-why-every-livonia-candidate-running-office/1672421001/

GOPUSA ILLINOIS
— Questions to ask candidates who want to fill Wheaton’s West District City Council vacancy – Dave Diersen
http://www.gopillinois.com

If you are appointed to fill the vacancy, would vote for or against banning the sale of pot in Wheaton, please elaborate?

If you are appointed to fill the vacancy, would vote for or against requiring employers in Wheaton to use E-Verify, please elaborate?

If you are appointed to fill the vacancy, would vote for or against measures that promote dependency on government, please elaborate?

If you are appointed to fill the vacancy, would vote for or against measures that promote dependency on charity, please elaborate?

If you are appointed to fill the vacancy, would vote for or against measures that promote LGBTQ activity, please elaborate?

If you are appointed to fill the vacancy, would vote for or against measures that promote abortion, please elaborate?

If you are appointed to fill the vacancy, would vote for or against measures that promote mass/illegal immigration, please elaborate?

If you are appointed to fill the vacancy, would vote for or against measures that promote vices including booze, gambling, and pot, please elaborate?

If you are appointed to fill the vacancy, would vote for or against measures that promote diminishment of First Amendment rights, please elaborate?

If you are appointed to fill the vacancy, would vote for or against measures that promote diminishment of Second Amendment rights, please elaborate?

If you are appointed to fill the vacancy, would vote for or against measures that promote patronage, please elaborate?

If you are appointed to fill the vacancy, would vote for or against measures that promote political affiliation discrimination, please elaborate?

If you are appointed to fill the vacancy, would vote for or against measures that promote reverse discrimination, please elaborate?

If you are appointed to fill the vacancy, would vote for or against measures that promote age discrimination, please elaborate?

What is your position on Wheaton’s East Roosevelt Road Corridor Market Study/Comprehensive Plan Amendment, please elaborate?

How long have you lived in Wheaton’s West District, in Wheaton, in Milton Township, in DuPage County, and in Illinois?

Since you have lived in Wheaton’s West District, in Wheaton, in Milton Township, in DuPage County, and in Illinois, what you done that demonstrates that you want the aforesaid to be prosperous and safe, please elaborate?

Why do you wish to be considered for an appointment to fill this vacancy, please elaborate?

In your opinion, what are the three most important issues that Wheaton needs to address in the next 2 years and how should those issues be addressed, please elaborate?

What is your work experience and how would it help you serve on the City Council, please elaborate?

What is your education and how would it help you serve on the City Council, please elaborate?

What are your professional certifications and licenses and how would they help you serve on the City Council, please elaborate?

What professional associations are you a member of and how would those memberships help you serve on the City Council, please elaborate?

If asked who would provide you with references, please elaborate?

How would you characterize your relationships with the following: a) Wheaton’s mayor, City Council members, City Attorney, City Manager, Assistant City Manager, City Clerk, Chief of Police, Fire Chief, City Planner, City Engineer, etc.; b) Illinois officials including Amy Grant; c) DuPage County officials including Robert Berlin, Fred Bucholz, Daniel Cronin, Pete DiCaianni, Grant Eckhoff, Timothy Elliott, Robert Grogan, Gwen Henry, Richard Jorgensen, Christopher Kachiroubas, Jean Kaczmarek, Robert Larsen, Paula McGowen, James Mendrick, Al Murphy, Sean Noonan, Jeffrey Redick, Darlene Ruscitti, Timothy Whelan, and Jim Zay; d) Milton Township officials including Sal Falbo, Chris Heidorn, Gail Hinkle, Marty Keller, Chris LeVan, Gary Muehlfelt, David Molitor, John Monino, and Yada Nathwani; e) Wheaton Park District officials including Michael Benard; f) School District 200 officials; g) College of DuPage officials including Annette Corrigan, Christine Fenne, Heidi Holan, and Frank Napolitano, please elaborate?

How would you characterize your relationships with West District Precinct Committeemen including Joseph Caruso, Dave Diersen, Arthur Grant, Ralph Hinkle, Marty Keller, Robert Krzyzewski, Robert Larsen, Robert McNeily, Ronald Menna, Elizabeth Tatro, Mark Thomas, and Herbert Wehling, please elaborate?

Have you ever been elected to or appointed to a government and political office, and if so, please elaborate?

Have you ever been arrested, and if so, please elaborate?

Have you ever pled guilty to crime or been convicted of a crime, and if so, please elaborate?

Do you have any health problems that might impact your service on the City Council, and if so, please elaborate?

Do you have any financial problems that might impact your service on the City Council, and if so, please elaborate?

Approximately, how much time per week do you have available to devote to City Council duties?

Have you been a plaintiff or defendant in any litigation, and if so, please elaborate?

Have you ever been delinquent with any type of taxes, and if so, please elaborate?

Do you have any financial or other type of conflict of interest if you served on the City Council, and if so, please elaborate?

Have you ever filed bankruptcy, and if so, please elaborate?

Have you ever been fired, forced to resign, or forced to retire from a job, and if so, please elaborate?

Have you ever done anything that submits you to blackmail, and if so, please elaborate?

What demonstrates that if appointed, you will not be manipulated or dominated, for example, that you are financially secure, please elaborate?

The following are typical city council functions (https://www.nlc.org/city-councils). What experience do you have doing each of the following, please elaborate?

Review and approve the annual budget;
Establish long- and short-term objectives and priorities;
Oversee performance of the local public employees;
Oversee effectiveness of programs;
Establish tax rates;
Enter into legal contracts;
Borrow funds;
Pass ordinances and resolutions;
Modify the city’s charter;
Regulate land use through zoning laws;
Regulate business activity through licensing and regulations;
Regulate public health and safety;
Exercise the power of eminent domain;
Communicate policies and programs to residents;
Respond to constituent needs and complaints; and
Represent the community to other levels of government.

July 16 Evening Edition

GOPUSA ILLINOIS
— Bob Berlin and Patti Bellock spoke very highly of Brian Krajewski at his outstanding fundraiser at the Capri Restaurant in Downers Grove Tuesday evening, July 16, 2019. The 175+ guests included Boltz, Carlyle, Cronin, Dunn, Hart, Hinds, Kachiroubas, Larsen, Mendrick, McCluskey, McGowen, Noonan, Olsen, Painter, Puchalski, Ruscitti, Schillerstrom, Tornatore, Walsh, Walus, and Zay. – Dave Diersen 
http://www.gopillinois.com

MJD ONLINE
— Municipalities across Illinois weigh allowing recreational cannabis sales – Greg Bishop (DIERSEN: This morning, at the DuPage County Board meeting, I urged DuPage County Board Chairman Dan Cronin and the 18 DuPage County Board Members to vote ASAP to ban the sale of pot in the unincorporated parts of DuPage County. I mentioned that at recent Wheaton City Council meetings, Tim Whelan, Bob Cherry, and I urged Wheaton Mayor Phil Suess and the 6 Wheaton City Councilmen to vote ASAP to ban the sale of pot in Wheaton.) 
https://www.mdjonline.com/neighbor_newspapers/extra/news/municipalities-across-illinois-weigh-allowing-recreational-cannabis-sales/article_5e048da0-051c-5012-883f-bb3cd5fc8846.html

SAUK VALLEY
— Dixon Council weighs marijuana options – RACHEL RODGERS
https://www.saukvalley.com/2019/07/16/council-weighs-marijuana-options/auj5ilq/

KANE COUNTY CHRONICLE
— OUTSTANDING: No marijuana sales in Batavia: Mayor says he would veto shop licenses Schielke opposes recreational cannabis sales in the city – MARK FOSTER
https://www.kcchronicle.com/2019/07/16/no-marijuana-sales-in-batavia-mayor-says-he-would-veto-shop-licenses/a6h5bpv/

OAK PARK
— DISGUSTING, TRAGIC: Oak Park to get recreational cannabis on Lake Street Law allows Seven Point to sell new class of products in 2020 – Timothy Inklebarger
https://www.oakpark.com/News/Articles/7-16-2019/Oak-Park-to-get-recreational-cannabis-on-Lake-Street/

LANDMARK
— Riverside officials to talk recreational cannabis Seek resident input on regulating or prohibiting sales in village – Bob Uphues
https://www.rblandmark.com/News/Articles/7-16-2019/Riverside-officials-to-talk-recreational-cannabis/

SUBURBAN LIFE
— La Grange officials begin discussion on sale of cannabis – Megann Horstead
https://www.mysuburbanlife.com/2019/07/15/la-grange-officials-begin-discussion-on-sale-of-cannabis/aekluk5/
— Berwyn City Council opposes federal law that would affect immigrant housing – Megann Horstead
https://www.mysuburbanlife.com/2019/07/15/berwyn-city-council-opposes-federal-law-that-would-affect-immigrant-housing/a2raw4d/

WTTW
— How Illinois Employers Might Handle Recreational Marijuana – Nick Blumberg (DIERSEN: I would not want to work for, work with, or supervise stoners.) 
https://news.wttw.com/2019/07/16/how-illinois-employers-might-handle-recreational-marijuana

WSIL TV
— Mt. Vernon makes changes to marijuana and liquor rules – Joe Ragusa
http://www.wsiltv.com/story/40791585/mt-vernon-makes-changes-to-marijuana-and-liquor-rules

ABC7 & FOX NEWS CHICAGO
— House votes to condemn President Trump’s ‘racist’ tweets in extraordinary rebuke – AP
https://abc7chicago.com/politics/house-condemns-trumps-tweets-against-4-congresswomen-of-color/5398937/
http://www.fox32chicago.com/politics/house-votes-to-condemn-trump-tweets

FOX NEWS CHICAGO
— Trump calls on GOP to oppose House condemnation of tweets
http://www.fox32chicago.com/politics/trump-calls-on-gop-to-oppose-house-condemnation-of-tweets

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— Former U.S. Rep. Peter Roskam joins Sidley law firm to lobby, consult – RICK PEARSON
https://www.chicagotribune.com/politics/ct-former-congressman-peter-roskam-joins-sidley-20190716-borrf6lkmfbjndwu6xoahkmqdi-story.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: A Trump-hater says “Donald Trump’s cheap shots reveal a very weak man.”
https://www.chicagotribune.com/columns/clarence-page/ct-column-donald-trump-racist-tweet-squad-page-20190716-v7gpekpasvadxlj2ait5xnc4eu-story.html
— With just $9.72 in the bank, Democratic lawmaker from Naperville officially ends long-shot primary challenge to Sen. Dick Durbin – RICK PEARSON
https://www.chicagotribune.com/politics/ct-campaign-finance-reports-20190717-bkr434ue4fbrje5mejgrfuexra-story.html

CRAIN’S CHICAGO BUSINESS
— Peter Roskam lands job with Sidley Austin The big Chicago law firm with a major Beltway presence announced today that the former congressman is joining its government strategies unit. – GREG HINZ
https://www.chicagobusiness.com/greg-hinz-politics/peter-roskam-lands-job-sidley-austin
— Planned Parenthood of Illinois to forgo fed funds under abortion ‘gag rule’ It’s passing up more than $3 million in federal funds following the Trump administration’s move to cut off family-planning program funding for organizations that perform abortions. – STEPHANIE GOLDBERG
https://www.chicagobusiness.com/health-care/planned-parenthood-illinois-forgo-fed-funds-under-abortion-gag-rule
— The case for truly independent regulators A string of recent events shows that relations between regulators and the regulated are a bit cozier than we tend to assume. And that’s bad for business. – JOE CAHILL
https://www.chicagobusiness.com/joe-cahill-business/case-truly-independent-regulators
— Her job: Bring moderate voters back to the GOP Sarah Chamberlain, chief of the Republican Main Street Partnership, hits town with a message that’s a tough sell in the Trump era: GOP success comes from quietly reaching out. – GREG HINZ
https://www.chicagobusiness.com/greg-hinz-politics/her-job-bring-moderate-voters-back-gop
— In a tight market, McDonald’s and rivals are tapping a new labor pool Restaurant chains are overlooking the stigma that clings to ex-criminals — and finding that former prisoners are model employees because they appreciate the second chance. – Bloomberg
https://www.chicagobusiness.com/restaurants/tight-market-mcdonalds-and-rivals-are-tapping-new-labor-pool

DAILY HERALD
— Former Rep. Roskam joins law firm’s government practice – Marie Wilson
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20190716/former-rep-roskam-joins-law-firms-government-practice
— Casten, Underwood lead GOP rivals in campaign funds
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20190716/casten-underwood-lead-gop-rivals-in-campaign-funds

ALTON TELEGRAPH
— Half of Illinois gun dealers don’t have new state license – Greg Bishop 
https://www.thetelegraph.com/news/article/Half-of-Illinois-gun-dealers-don-8217-t-have-new-14099439.php

WGLT
— LaHood, Davis Criticize Trump Tweets But Point Finger At ‘Far Left’ – RYAN DENHAM 
https://www.wglt.org/post/lahood-davis-criticize-trump-tweets-point-finger-far-left#stream/0

NPR ILLINOIS
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Trump-haters promote their “Resolution Condemning Trump’s Racist Comments About Congresswomen.”
https://www.nprillinois.org/post/read-heres-resolution-condemning-trumps-racist-comments-about-congresswomen#stream/0

MCHENRY COUNTY BLOG
— Fundraising and Spending in 6th and 14th Congressional District Races
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2019/07/16/fundraising-and-spending-iun-6th-and-14th-congresional-district-races/ 
— Peter Roskam Made Partner at Law Firm of Sidley Austin
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2019/07/16/peter-roskam-made-partner-at-law-firm-of-sidley-austin/ 
— “Being a Young Conservative Female…”
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2019/07/15/being-a-young-conservative-female/ 
— Townships Don’t Belong in Bus Business, Bob Anderson Says
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2019/07/15/townships-dont-belong-in-bus-business-bob-anderson-says/ 
— Updating 6th and 14th Congressional District Activity
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2019/07/15/updating-6th-and-14th-congressional-district-activity/

LAKE COUNTY GAZETTE
— Oberweis most qualified for 14th district because of experience, Lake County Republican Federation member says – Glenn Minnis
https://lakecountygazette.com/stories/512760577-oberweis-most-qualified-for-14th-district-because-of-experience-lake-county-republican-federation-member-says

MCHENRY TIMES
— Wheeler: Oberweis is ‘strong conservative,’ ‘represents the ideas of the 14th District’ – Glenn Minnis
https://mchenrytimes.com/stories/512760594-wheeler-oberweis-is-strong-conservative-represents-the-ideas-of-the-14th-district

DUPAGE POLICY JOURNAL
— Casten, Underwood took campaign money from law firm that represented sexual predator Jeffrey Epstein – W.J. Kennedy
https://dupagepolicyjournal.com/stories/512766583-casten-underwood-took-campaign-money-from-law-firm-that-represented-sexual-predator-jeffrey-epstein

WILL COUNTY GAZETTE
— Quadruple dipper Tim Baldermann eyeing state House seat – W.J. Kennedy
https://willcountygazette.com/stories/512763951-quadruple-dipper-tim-baldermann-eyeing-state-house-seat

DUPAGE COUNTY
— DuPage County Seeks Input on Spending with Annual Budget Survey
https://www.dupageco.org/Content.aspx?id=61006

CITY OF WHEATON
— City Seeks Candidate for West District Council Seat
https://www.wheaton.il.us/civicalerts.aspx?AID=265
(FROM THE PRESS RELEASE: The Wheaton City Council is seeking individuals who would be interested in being appointed to the currently vacant West District City Council position. The West District includes properties in the City generally located south of Front Street, west of Naperville Road/Plamondon Road to the western City limits. An Election District map can be found on the City’s website. This position became vacant on July 16, 2019, as a result of Councilman Scalzo’s resignation from the Wheaton City Council. The appointment to this position would be for the remaining two years of Councilman Scalzo’s term as Councilman for the West District, ending in May 2021. Individuals interested in being considered for this position are asked to submit an application to the Wheaton City Clerk, Wheaton City Hall, 303 W. Wesley St., Wheaton, IL 60187, no later than 5 p.m. on Aug. 6, 2019. Applications can be obtained by contacting the City Clerk at 630-260-2012 or sbarrett-hagen@wheaton.il.us. Any questions pertaining to this solicitation should be addressed to the City Clerk, Sharon Barrett-Hagen at 630-260-2012.)

WASHINGTON TIMES
— House decides Nancy Pelosi’s criticism of Trump violates chamber rules – Gabriella Muñoz
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2019/jul/16/nancy-pelosi-criticism-donald-trump-violates-house/
— The four noisy horseladies of the Apocalypse – Wesley Pruden
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2019/jul/15/alexandria-ocasio-cortez-her-squad-have-taken-over/

WASHINGTON EXAMINER
— Trump wants an unbiased social media platform; he should have the government make one – Charles Duan 
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/opinion/trump-wants-an-unbiased-social-media-platform-he-should-have-the-government-make-one

BREITBART
— DISGUSTING, TRAGIC: University of Illinois Posts ‘Toolkit’ to Fight ICE Deportations – TOM CICCOTTA
https://www.breitbart.com/tech/2019/07/16/university-of-illinois-posts-toolkit-to-fight-ice-deportations/
— Trump Responds to Critics, Warns Republicans: ‘Those Tweets Were NOT Racist’ – HANNAH BLEAU
https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2019/07/16/trump-responds-to-critics-warns-republicans-those-tweets-were-not-racist/

DAILY CALLER
— Trump’s Tweets Against The ‘Squad’ Unify Democrats After Pelosi, Progressives Feud – Audrey Conklin
https://dailycaller.com/2019/07/16/trump-squad-unifies-democrats/
— Mitch McConnell Responds To Trump’s ‘Go Back’ Comments – HENRY RODGERS (DIERSEN: Government is nasty. Politics is nasty. Who has hinted/implied/argued/shouted that you should “go back?” I should write a book about Democrats and Democrat plants, Libertarians and Libertarian plants, Greens and Green plants, and RINOs in DuPage County, Milton Township, Glen Ellyn, and Wheaton who have hinted/implied/argued/shouted that I should “go back” to Crete. I should write a book about my Democrat GAO superiors, supervisors, coworkers, and subordinates who hinted/implied/argued/shouted that I should “go back” to IRS. I should write a book about my Democrat IRS superiors, supervisors, coworkers, and subordinates who hinted/implied/argued/shouted that I should “go back” to Firestone Stores. I should write a book about my Democrat Park Forest Post Office superiors, supervisors, and coworkers who hinted/implied/argued/shouted that I should “go back” to washing dishes at S.S. Kresges in Chicago Heights.)
https://dailycaller.com/2019/07/16/mitch-mcconnell-trump-go-back-came-from-tweets/

JUDICIAL WATCH
— Tom Fitton: The Left Has Gone Off the Deep End on Illegal Immigration!
https://www.judicialwatch.org/press-room/in-the-news/tom-fitton-the-left-has-gone-off-the-deep-end-on-illegal-immigration/

THE HILL
— Green files articles of impeachment against Trump, setting up floor vote – CRISTINA MARCOS
https://thehill.com/homenews/house/453400-green-files-articles-of-impeachment-against-trump-setting-up-floor-vote

CNN
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Trump-hating House members vote to condemn Trump’s tweets.
https://www.cnn.com/2019/07/16/politics/trump-racist-comments-resolution-house-democrats/index.html

NEW YORK TIMES
— House Condemns Trump’s Attack on Four Congresswomen as Racist – Julie Hirschfeld Davis
https://www.nytimes.com/2019/07/16/us/politics/trump-tweet-house-vote.html

WASHINGTON POST
— A divided House votes for resolution condemning Trump’s remarks – Mike DeBonis, John Wagner, and Rachael Bade
https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/trump-lashes-out-again-at-minority-lawmakers-as-house-prepares-to-condemn-his-racist-tweets/2019/07/16/bca3afa4-a7b3-11e9-a3a6-ab670962db05_story.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: QUESTION: What drives the Democrat Party? ANSWER: 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 avoider, and anti-those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time politics.
https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/white-identity-politics-drives-trump-and-the-republican-party-under-him/2019/07/16/a5ff5710-a733-11e9-a3a6-ab670962db05_story.html

WALL STREET JOURNAL
— ‘I Refuse to Call it a Corvette.’ GM Moves the Engine, Revs Up a Revolt The automaker’s plan to move the engine to its midsection has some longtime fans beside themselves – Mike Colias
https://www.wsj.com/articles/i-refuse-to-call-it-a-corvette-gm-moves-the-engine-revs-up-a-revolt-11563287949

BUSINESS INSIDER
— Former Republican National Committee Chairman Michael Steele calls evangelicals who support Trump ‘the biggest phonies of all’ – Eliza Relman
https://www.businessinsider.com/former-rnc-chairman-michael-steele-slams-trump-supporting-evangelicals-2019-7

NEW REPUBLIC
— Trump and His Deplorables The president’s racist attack on four Democratic congresswomen warrants universal condemnation, yet his supporters and party largely stand by him. – MATT FORD
https://newrepublic.com/article/154481/trump-racist-tweet-alexandria-ocasio-cortez-ilhan-omar

July 2 Morning Edition

PEORIA JOURNAL STAR & MORTON TIMES NEWS
— OUTSTANDING: Morton bans recreational marijuana businesses within village limits – Steve Stein (DIERSEN: I commend Morton Mayor Jeff Kaufman. Municipalities and counties that do not ban the sale of recreational pot can no longer claim to be family friendly. At Wheaton City Council’s meeting yesterday evening, Tim Whelan and I urged Wheaton Mayor Phil Suess and the Wheaton City Council to make Wheaton the first city in Illinois to ban the sale of recreational pot. Meeting attendees included Rick Carney, Gary Muehlfelt, Yadav Nathwani, Janet Shaw, John Zaruba, and Mandy Zaruba. Christopher Zaruba was sworn in to fill the Wheaton North District City Council vacancy.)
https://www.pjstar.com/news/20190701/morton-bans-recreational-marijuana-businesses-within-village-limits
https://www.mortontimesnews.com/news/20190701/morton-bans-recreational-marijuana-businesses-within-village-limits
(FROM THE ARTICLE: Recreational marijuana businesses won’t be allowed in Morton. After a brief discussion, Village Board members voted unanimously Monday to ban recreational marijuana growers, cultivation centers, and dispensing, processing and transporting facilities that could have set up shop in Morton after the passage last week of a new law legalizing recreational marijuana within Illinois. “This is the tip of the spear,” village attorney Pat McGrath told board members. “I’ll be bringing more ordinances to you before Jan. 1, 2020, that deal with other issues caused by the state law, like public possession of marijuana.” Just recently, the General Assembly approved and Gov. JB Pritzker signed into law a bill that legalized the use of recreational marijuana. The measure allows ordinances that can not only ban such businesses but also to create to “reasonable” zoning restrictions for cultivation centers, craft growers, processing organizations and dispensaries. On-site consumption may also be regulated by local governments, according to summaries provided by the governor’s office. Trustee Rod Blunier asked McGrath if businesses that sell products with CBD oil are included in Morton’s ban. They are not, the village attorney said, as long as they’re selling products that contain less than the federal legal limit of THC, the psychoactive ingredient in marijuana. Mayor Jeff Kaufman said the recreational pot ban in Morton was his idea. “I asked Pat (McGrath) to write the ordinance that was presented (Monday) to the trustees,” he said. “These businesses are not something Morton residents want. Just like video gambling.” Trustees voted 5-0 in 2009 and 4-3 in 2013 — with then-Mayor Ron Rainson casting the deciding vote — to ban state-approved video gambling in Morton. The 2013 vote followed two months of heated debate at Village Board meetings and on social media. An audience of about 150, mostly video gambling supporters, gasped when Rainson announced his vote. There were about a half-dozen audience members Monday, and no public comments on the recreational marijuana business ban. . .Illinois has 55 medical marijuana dispensaries, none in Morton. These dispensaries are expected to get the first shot at licenses for recreational marijuana dispensaries.)

CENTRAL ILLINOIS PROUD
— OUTSTANDING: Morton Village Board votes to ban cannabis businesses 
https://www.centralillinoisproud.com/news/local-news/morton-village-board-votes-to-ban-cannabis-businesses/
(FROM THE ARTICLE: The Morton Village Board voted unanimously 6-0 Monday to ban cannabis businesses, according to Village Clerk Sam Ritthaler. The ordinance includes cultivation centers, craft growers, processing organizations, dispensing organizations, or transporting organizations. Governor J.B. Pritzker last month signed a bill allowing recreational marijuana sales in Illinois, though the bill does allow municipalities to ban sale and manufacture. Organizations and municipalities also have some control over use. Under the new Morton ordinance, if a business is found to be selling marijuana, it will face a fine of up to $750 for each offense. Each day a violation is found is considered a separate offense.)
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: DISGUSTING, TRAGIC: Peoria encourages its residents to engage in LGBTQ activity.
https://www.centralillinoisproud.com/news/local-news/river-city-pride-festival-to-celebrate-lgbtq-achievements/

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— DISGUSTING, TRAGIC: As pot goes legal in Illinois, Chicago Public Schools lessens penalties for students caught with drugs – Hannah Leone
https://www.chicagotribune.com/news/ct-chicago-public-schools-marijuana-20190701-tkcu7fxzbrbktebk64zj5v7t2m-story.html
— Gov. J.B. Pritzker says Illinois can’t take on Chicago’s public pension liabilities without trashing state credit rating – DAN PETRELLA
https://www.chicagotribune.com/politics/ct-pritzker-lightfoot-pension-consolidation-20190701-fszkqeb65fgrjfgmntms23xi64-story.html

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— Illinois residents cross state lines to fill their tanks after gas tax increase A 38-cent-per-gallon motor fuel tax went into effect Monday in Illinois – Cindy Hernandez
https://chicago.suntimes.com/2019/7/1/20678180/illinois-residents-cross-state-lines-gas-tax-increase
— Clock begins ticking on potential Chicago casino — possibly a year away Mayor Lori Lightfoot has not said where she’d like the casino to go. “I’m hoping we can get it done relatively soon, so we can start the process.” – Mitchell Armentrout
https://chicago.suntimes.com/city-hall/2019/7/1/20678061/chicago-casino-open-when-illinois-gaming-board-license

SPRINGFIELD STATE JOURNAL REGISTER
— Pot: Devastating repercussions on families in Illinois’ future – Marie Galloway Marvin, Pawnee
https://www.sj-r.com/opinion/20190701/letter-devastating-repercussions-on-families-in-illinois-future
— Higher education official hopeful new funding will stem tide of student outmigration – Jerry Nowicki
https://www.sj-r.com/news/20190701/higher-education-official-hopeful-new-funding-will-stem-tide-of-student-outmigration

TERRE HAUTE TRIBUNE STAR
— Much to consider as Illinois legalizes marijuana Lack of field test for drivers, workplace drug policies among concerns – Dave Taylor
https://www.tribstar.com/news/local_news/much-to-consider-as-illinois-legalizes-marijuana/article_02095aa2-8e0f-5c8c-8fe9-004fd9aa3824.html

FOX ILLINOIS
— OUTSTANDING: Employers work to keep drug-free workplaces with legalized marijuana – Nikki McGee
https://foxillinois.com/news/local/employers-work-to-keep-drug-free-workplaces-with-legalized-marijuana

NEWS CHANNEL 20
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Ever-increasingly, Democrats encourage children to engage in LGBTQ activity.
https://newschannel20.com/news/local/local-schools-look-to-help-make-classes-more-inclusive

ILLINOIS FAMILY INSTITUTE
— Harming Children from Toddlerhood to Adulthood – Laurie Higgins 
https://illinoisfamily.org/homosexuality/harming-children-from-toddlerhood-to-adulthood/

WASHINGTON TIMES
— Compromise and capitulation in the church – Everett Piper
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2019/jun/30/why-believers-of-the-faith-must-confront-sin-not-y/

FOX NEWS
— Censoring the census citizenship question is about politics, not the law – Cal Thomas
https://www.foxnews.com/opinion/cal-thomas-censoring-the-census-us-citizenship-question-is-about-politics-not-the-law

GOPUSA
— How socialism violates all Ten Commandments
http://www.gopusa.com/how-socialism-violates-all-ten-commandments/

BREITBART
— Democrats: Love and Aid for Illegal Migrants, Nothing for Americans – NEIL MUNRO
https://www.breitbart.com/immigration/2019/07/01/democrats-love-migrants-nothing-americans/
— Donald Trump: ‘Mean’ Democrats Take Better Care of Illegals than Our Own Citizens – CHARLIE SPIERING
https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2019/07/01/donald-trump-mean-democrats-take-better-care-of-illegals-than-our-own-citizens/

AMERICAN GREATNESS
— The Left’s Political Hit Squads Prep for 2020 – Julie Kelly
https://www.amgreatness.com/2019/07/01/the-lefts-political-hit-squads-prep-for-2020/

CONSERVATIVE DAILY NEWS
— Now Democrats Are Calling Each Other Racists – Dave King
https://www.conservativedailynews.com/2019/07/now-democrats-are-calling-each-other-racists/

DAILY CALLER
— The Hill Slaps Obama-Era Photo Of Kids In Cages On Story About Trump Detention Centers – AMBER ATHEY
https://dailycaller.com/2019/07/01/the-hill-obama-biden-children-cages-detention-centers/

TOWNHALL
— ‘It’s the Spending, Stupid!’ – Stephen Moore
https://townhall.com/columnists/stephenmoore/2019/07/02/its-the-spending-stupid-n2549316

FRONTPAGE MAGAZINE
— SOCCER’S RAPINOE PUTS POLITICS ABOVE TEAM AND COUNTRY What is it exactly that she has to protest, anyway? – Sarah Mindlin
https://www.frontpagemag.com/fpm/274171/soccers-rapinoe-puts-politics-above-team-and-sarah-mindlin

NEWSMAX
— Tradition Should Lead to Trump Triumph in 2020 – Stephen B. Presser 
https://www.newsmax.com/stephenbpresser/trump-election-victory-democrats/2019/07/01/id/922878/

LIFE SITE NEWS
— Fr. Martin at gay ‘pride’ Mass: Pope has appointed ‘many’ pro-LGBT cardinals, bishops – Martin M. Barillas
https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/fr-martin-at-gay-pride-mass-pope-has-appointed-lgbt-supportive-cardinals-archbishops-and-bishops

GATEWAY PUNDIT
— Surge of 35,000 More African Migrants Moving Through Panama En Route to US – Cristina Laila
https://www.thegatewaypundit.com/2019/07/center-for-immigration-studies-surge-of-35000-more-african-migrants-moving-through-panama-en-route-to-us/

THE HILL
— Hundreds of scholars urge Holocaust Memorial Museum to stop rejecting border camp comparisons – JUSTIN WISE
https://thehill.com/blogs/blog-briefing-room/news/451268-hundreds-of-scholars-urge-dc-holocaust-museum-to-stop-rejecting

YAHOO NEWS
— Ocasio-Cortez decries ‘violent culture’ exposed in secret Border Patrol Facebook group (DIERSEN: I would not be surprised to learn that Democrats have secret Facebook groups in many, if not virtually all, precincts a) to promote hatred of Trump and b) defame/libel the Republican Precinct Committeeman/Captain.)
https://www.yahoo.com/news/ocasio-cortez-decries-violent-culture-194903153.html

NEW YORK TIMES
— Minority Women Are Winning the Jobs Race in a Record Economic Expansion – Jeanna Smialek
https://www.nytimes.com/2019/07/01/business/economy/minority-women-hispanics-jobs.html

WASHINGTON POST
— What could go wrong for Trump on the Fourth of July? In 1970, protests and tear gas marred the day. And Nixon didn’t even speak in person. – Ronald G. Shafer
https://www.washingtonpost.com/history/2019/07/02/what-could-go-wrong-trump-july-fourth-protests-tear-gas-marred-day/
— Lawmakers condemn ‘vulgar’ posts in secret border agent Facebook group – Robert Moore, Mike DeBonis and John Wagner (DIERSEN: I would not be surprised to learn that Democrats have secret Facebook groups in many, if not virtually all, precincts a) to promote hatred of Trump and b) defame/libel the Republican Precinct Committeeman/Captain.)
https://www.washingtonpost.com/powerpost/house-members-visiting-migrant-detention-centers-amid-reports-of-deplorable-conditions/2019/07/01/1ac091bc-9c13-11e9-9ed4-c9089972ad5a_story.html
— Trump paints a dark picture of homelessness in cities: ‘We may intercede’ – Eli Rosenberg
https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2019/07/02/trump-paints-dark-picture-homelessness-cities-we-may-intercede/
— Democrats have lurched leftward on health benefits for undocumented immigrants – Paige Winfield Cunningham
https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/powerpost/paloma/the-health-202/2019/07/01/the-health-202-democrats-have-lurched-leftward-on-health-benefits-for-undocumented-immigrants/5d18b0a61ad2e552a21d51bf/

WALL STREET JOURNAL
— DISGUSTING, TRAGIC: Nike Nixes ‘Betsy Ross Flag’ Sneaker After Colin Kaepernick Intervenes Sneaker maker pulls Independence Day-themed shoe after NFL star raised concerns about symbolism – Khadeeja Safdar and Andrew Beaton (DIERSEN: Ever-increasingly, Democrats make it clear that they hate America.)
https://www.wsj.com/articles/nike-nixes-betsy-ross-flag-sneaker-after-colin-kaepernick-intervenes-11562024126
— FRONT PAGE: American Suburbs Swell Again as a New Generation Escapes the City Rising urban housing costs have sped an exodus of residents, causing strains in ‘Millennial Mayberry’ – Valerie Bauerlein
https://www.wsj.com/articles/american-suburbs-swell-again-as-a-new-generation-escapes-the-city-11561992889

USA TODAY
— AOC criticizes CBP after report of secret Facebook group as agency opens investigation – Rebecca Morin (DIERSEN: I would not be surprised to learn that Democrats have secret Facebook groups in many, if not virtually all, precincts a) to promote hatred of Trump and b) defame/libel the Republican Precinct Committeeman/Captain.)
https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2019/07/01/aoc-criticizes-cbp-after-report-secret-facebook-group/1620505001/

FORTUNE
— Secret Border Patrol Facebook Posts Immediately Test the Social Network’s Day-Old Hate Speech Policies – Xavier Harding
https://fortune.com/2019/07/01/secret-border-patrol-facebook-group-aoc-hate-speech/