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February 19 Evening Edition

ABC7
— Gov. JB Pritzker delivers Illinois state budget address Wednesday
https://abc7chicago.com/politics/gov-pritzker-delivers-budget-address-wednesday/5947085/

NBC5
— Pritzker Wants More Spending; How Much Depends on Tax Vote The second-year Democrat presented a fiscal outline that purports to boost spending in key areas
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/chicago-politics/pritzkers-budget-to-boost-spending-amid-calls-for-restraint/2221946/

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— Gov. J.B. Pritzker proposes $42 billion state budget that promises added funding for schools, public safety if voters approve his graduated income tax in November – JAMIE MUNKS, DAN PETRELLA, RICK PEARSON and ANTONIA AYRES-BROWN
https://www.chicagotribune.com/politics/ct-jb-pritzker-illinois-budget-20200219-vzdczyhvnnd55bsknwcg2odgte-story.html
— Calling himself a ‘freed political prisoner,’ Rod Blagojevich thanks Trump and remains unbowed – SOPHIE SHERRY and STACY ST. CLAIR
https://www.chicagotribune.com/news/breaking/ct-rod-blagojevich-commute-prison-20200219-kblsr65ebjbn5e62gm5n3kqvby-story.html

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— Pritzker offers two budgets — one holding $150M for education unless graduated income tax clears Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s second-year budget includes putting nearly $1.4 billion in reserves, including funding for education — unless his preferred graduated income tax amendment passes this November. – Tina Sfondeles 
https://chicago.suntimes.com/politics/2020/2/19/21144038/pritzker-offers-two-budgets-holding-150m-education-graduated-income-tax
— Blagojevich, calling himself ‘freed political prisoner,’ praises Trump, vows to reform ‘broken’ criminal justice system “I saw what they do to families because I saw it happen to my own,” Rod Blagojevich said.- Jon Seidel and Mitchell Armentrout 
https://chicago.suntimes.com/blagojevich/2020/2/19/21143976/rod-blagojevich-released-news-conference

DAILY HERALD
— Blagojevich is out of prison, back home; ex-Naperville hospital CEO calls commutation ‘appalling’ – Marni Pyke
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20200218/blagojevich-is-out-of-prison-back-home-ex-naperville-hospital-ceo-calls-commutation-appalling
— IRS to pay visits to high-income taxpayers who fail to file – AP (DIERSEN: I worked for IRS as a IRS Revenue Officer 1971-1980, the last 5 1/2 years of which at the GS-12 Step 1-5 levels, currently $85,084-$96,431/year. I worked for GAO on audits of IRS 1986-1988 at the GS-13 Step 1-3 levels, currently $101,176-$107,922/year.) 
https://www.dailyherald.com/article/20200219/business/302199920/
(FROM THE ARTICLE: Revenue officers across the country will increase face-to-face visits with taxpayers who had income of more than $100,000 during a tax year and did not file a return in 2018 or prior years. ‘The IRS is committed to fairness in the tax system, and we want to remind people across all income categories that they need to file their taxes,’ Paul Mamo, director of collection operations for the IRS small-business and self-employed division said in a statement. The IRS is increasing the face-to-face visits after hiring additional enforcement personnel. The agency said the visits are aimed at informing these taxpayers of their obligations and bringing them into compliance. The IRS reminds taxpayers that there options available to those who cannot pay their bill in full, such as payment plans, and reminds taxpayers it is important to file on time, even if they cannot pay. For those who refuse to pay, the IRS can pursue civil and criminal cases. However, the IRS said not confuse these efforts with a scam. The taxpayers being visited have typically received several letters from the IRS over an extended period of time, so they generally realize they have a tax issue. While IRS revenue officer visits are unannounced, they will always provide two forms of official credentials. A legitimate officer will help a taxpayer understand and meet their obligation. But they will not make threats nor demand an unusual form of payment. More information on how to identify a legitimate IRS representative and how to report scams can be found on the IRS website at IRS.gov.)
— Stances on drug treatment facility, recreational pot show contrast between Kane chairman candidates – James Fuller
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20200219/stances-on-drug-treatment-facility-recreational-pot-show-contrast-between-kane-chairman-candidates
— ‘It sends a bad message’: Republicans, others decry Blagojevich commutation, but not Durbin
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20200218/it-sends-a-bad-message-republicans-others-decry-blagojevich-commutation-but-not-durbin

CRAIN’S CHICAGO BUSINESS
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: A Trump-hater says: “Blago decision tells us all too much about Trump.”
https://www.chicagobusiness.com/greg-hinz-politics/blago-decision-tells-us-all-too-much-about-trump

CENTRAL ILLINOIS PROUD
— Five Republican candidates fight for U.S. Senate seat, Forum held at Five Points – Brittni Clemons
https://www.centralillinoisproud.com/news/local-news/five-republican-candidates-fight-for-u-s-senate-seat-debate-held-at-five-points/

MCHENRY COUNTY BLOG
— Fox River Grove Red Light Camera Provides Almost $1 Million
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/02/19/fox-river-grove-red-light-camera-pulls-almost-1-million-out-of-local-pockets/ 
— McConchie on Pritzker Budget Speech
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/02/19/mcconchie-on-pritzker-budget-speech/ 
— GOP Candidate for McHenry County Board Chairman Mike Buehler Addresses County Board
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/02/19/gop-candidate-for-mchenry-county-board-chairman-mike-buehler-addresses-county-board/ 
— Is This the Answer Suzanne Ness Will Give When Asked If She Will Vote for Mike Madigan?
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/02/19/is-this-the-answer-suzanne-ness-will-give-when-asked-if-she-will-vote-for-mike-madigan/ 
— IL-06/IL-14: NRCC Elevates Jim Oberweis and Ted Gradel to Contender Level
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/02/19/il-06-il-14-nrcc-elevates-jim-oberweis-and-ted-gradel-to-contender-level/ 
— John Pletz Challenges Northwest Herald to Print Negative Comments about Jack Franks
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/02/19/john-pletz-challenges-northwest-herald-to-print-negative-comments-about-jack-franks/ 
— U.S. Senate GOP Primary Heats Up
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/02/19/u-s-senate-gop-primary-heats-up/ 
— Leslie Schermerhorn Questions McHenry County Board Chairman Jack Franks’ Fitness for Holding Office
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/02/19/leslie-schermerhorn-questions-mchenry-county-board-chairman-jack-franks-fitness-for-holding-office/
— Governor Pritzker’s Budget Speech
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/02/19/governor-pritzkers-budget-speech/

ILLINOIS REVIEW
— EDUCATION DEPARTMENT INVESTIGATING HARVARD, YALE OVER CHINA, SAUDI FUNDING
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2020/02/education-department-investigating-harvard-yale-over-china-saudi-funding.html
— FBI ARRESTS 15 IN KANKAKEE-BASED CHILD EXPLOITATION RING
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2020/02/fbi-arrests-15-in-kankakee-based-child-exploitation-ring-.html

DAILY CALLER
— Few Asylum Seekers Have Legitimate Claims, Latest Data Indicate – JASON HOPKINS
https://dailycaller.com/2020/02/19/most-immigrant-asylum-claims-are-bogus/

DAILY SIGNAL
— ‘Endangers the Public’: Trump Tears Into LA Mayor Over Sanctuary Status – Jason Hopkins 
https://www.dailysignal.com/2020/02/19/endangers-the-public-trump-tears-into-la-mayor-over-sanctuary-status/

NEWSMAX
— Bernie, Others Face Vicious Fight for Right to Lose to Trump – Conrad Black
https://www.newsmax.com/conradblack/berniesanders-democrats-donaldtrump/2020/02/19/id/954743/

NATIONAL REVIEW
— Rooting Out Systemic Racism and White Supremacy – PETER KIRSANOW (DIERSEN: According to my critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes, because of discrimination against minorities and against females, if I had been a minority and/or female, a) I would NOT have been able to earn a job-related bachelor’s degree when I was 21 in 1970 or job-related master’s degrees when I was 27, 31, and 48; job-related professional certifications when I was 30, 32, 41, 45, 47, and 48; or a job-related professional license when I was 32 and b) the Post Office would NOT have hired me in 1966 or let me work there for almost 3 years; IRS would NOT have hired me in 1971 or let me work there for almost 9 years; IRS would NOT have promoted me in 1972, 1973, or 1974; d) GAO would NOT have hired me in 1980 or let me work there for almost 18 years; and GAO would NOT have promoted me in 1986.)
https://www.nationalreview.com/corner/rooting-out-systemic-racism-and-white-supremacy/

CNS NEWS
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: From what I see, the more of the following that you are, the likely that you are a pot smoker: anti-Trump, anti-Protestant, anti-conservative, anti-patriotic, anti-Republican, anti-American, anti-White, anti-male, anti-older people, anti-rich people, anti-gun owners, anti-German Americans, and/or anti-those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.
https://www.cnsnews.com/article/national/michael-w-chapman/gallup-24-pot-smokers-are-liberal

POLITICO
— Trump frees Blagojevich — and irritates Illinois Republicans – MELANIE ZANONA
https://www.politico.com/newsletters/huddle/2020/02/19/trump-frees-blagojevich-and-irritates-illinois-republicans-488362

CNN
— Top Pentagon policy official resigns at Trump’s request – Jim Sciutto, Barbara Starr and Zachary Cohen
https://www.cnn.com/2020/02/19/politics/john-rood-pentagon-official-depart/index.html

NEW YORK TIMES
— China Expels 3 Wall Street Journal Reporters as Media Relations Sour Beijing said it revoked their credentials over a headline the newspaper published in its opinion pages. – Alexandra Stevenson
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/02/19/business/media/china-wall-street-journal.html

February 18 Evening Edition

ABC7
— Rod Blagojevich: Ex-Illinois governor gets prison break from Trump
https://abc7chicago.com/politics/ex-gov-rod-blagojevich-sentence-commuted-by-trump/5943695/

NBC5
— Trump Commutes Ex-Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich’s Sentence The move comes after months of speculation following Trump’s repeated comments that he was considering commuting the sentence
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/chicago-politics/trump-expected-to-commute-ex-illinois-gov-rod-blagojevichs-sentence-nyt/2221258/
— Pritzker Says Blagojevich Commutation ‘Sends the Wrong Message at the Wrong Time’ Not everyone was disappointed in the decision. Sam Adam Jr. who once represented Blagojevich said he “could not be happier.”
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/chicago-politics/pritzker-says-blagojevich-commutation-sends-the-wrong-message-at-the-wrong-time/2221381/
— Pardon vs. Commutation: What’s the Difference? President Trump commuted the sentence of former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich on Tuesday, but what does that mean?
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/chicago-politics/pardon-vs-commutation-whats-the-difference/2221443/
— Trumps Discusses Why He Commuted Blagojevich’s Sentence
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/chicago-politics/trumps-discusses-why-he-commuted-blagojevichs-sentence/2221391/

CBS2
— Rod Blagojevich Sentence Commuted: A Bio Of Illinois’ Former Governor
https://chicago.cbslocal.com/2020/02/18/rod-blagojevich-sentence-commuted-a-bio-of-illinois-former-governor/
— President Trump Has Commuted Former Gov. Blagojevich’s ‘Tremendously Powerful, Ridiculous Sentence’ – Todd Feurer
https://chicago.cbslocal.com/2020/02/18/rod-blagojevich-sentence-commuted-president-donald-trump/
— Lawmakers React To Blagojevich Sentence Commutation: ‘Not The Right Message’ – Vince Gerasole
https://chicago.cbslocal.com/2020/02/18/lawmakers-react-to-blagojevich-sentence-commutation-not-the-right-message/

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Trump haters blast “real reasons” why Trump freed Blagojevich.
https://chicago.suntimes.com/2020/2/18/21142727/rod-blagojevich-commutation-trump-edward-debartolo-bernard-kerik-illinois-corruption
— Arroyo successor challenge moves ahead – panel formed to probe appointment process rival calls ‘rigged and corrupt’ Earlier this month, Delgado’s qualifications were challenged by Illinois House Republican Leader Jim Durkin, who called for a “clean break” from Arroyo. – Rachel Hinton
https://chicago.suntimes.com/2020/2/18/21142559/arroyo-successor-house-challenge-delgado-welch-appointment-process-reboyras

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— Trump seems a shoo-in for reelection, his lasso wrapped tightly around base of voters – JERRY DAVICH
https://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/post-tribune/opinion/ct-ptb-davich-trump-2020-reelection-reality-st-0219-20200218-etbdfhxmpvh2td7itfq24s65ca-story.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Ever-increasingly, Democrats promote LGBTQ activity.
https://www.chicagotribune.com/columns/heidi-stevens/ct-heidi-stevens-what-gay-marriages-can-teach-straight-people-0218-20200218-op5y7fmcmfgcpfjzqmy55g6upu-story.html

DAILY HERALD
— Schaumburg GOP hosts endorsed candidates Feb. 22
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20200218/schaumburg-gop-hosts-endorsed-candidates-feb-22
— Avon Township trustees to consider censuring supervisor Wednesday – Mick Zawislak
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20200218/avon-township-trustees-to-consider-censuring-supervisor-wednesday

SOUTHERN
— ‘Disappointing’: Durkin, Pritzker critical of Trump commutation of Blagojevich sentence – JERRY NOWICKI 
https://thesouthern.com/news/local/state-and-regional/disappointing-durkin-pritzker-critical-of-trump-commutation-of-blagojevich-sentence/article_5750c14d-cb52-5f84-b246-c90edc5ff4c7.html
— Little support in Springfield for Trump’s Blagojevich commutation – JERRY NOWICKI 
https://thesouthern.com/news/local/state-and-regional/little-support-in-springfield-for-trump-s-blagojevich-commutation/article_5750c14d-cb52-5f84-b246-c90edc5ff4c7.html

WGLT
— GOP, Dems Slam Trump For Commuting Blagojevich Sentence – ERIC STOCK
https://www.wglt.org/post/gop-dems-slam-trump-commuting-blagojevich-sentence-0#stream/0

CAPITOL FAX
— ILGOP delegation opposes – Former prosecutors weigh in – Pritzker responds – Trump confirms Blagojevich commutation
https://capitolfax.com/2020/02/18/question-of-the-day-3018/
— You’re leaving me no choice, Secretary White (DIERSEN: I should write a book about those who have treated me like they would ban me from their events if they could. I would focus on past and present leaders of the Milton Township Republican Organization (MTRO), DuPage County Republican Central Committee (DCRCC), Illinois Republican Party (IRP), Wheaton, Wheaton Chamber of Commerce, Milton Township, DuPage County, and Illinois. I would focus on past and present activists, candidates, elected officials, party leaders, major donors, political consultants, and defendants in lawsuits that I have filed who have lots of religious, government, political, and/or financial clout and paint themselves as being religious, conservative, and/or Republican. Everyone in Wheaton, Milton Township, DuPage County, and Illinois sees how the aforesaid have treated me. The aforesaid have discouraged me from attending the DCRCC fundraiser this Friday evening. The aforesaid a) reject planks in the Republican Party platform and/or the IRP platform and work against those like me who support those planks, b) reject the MTRO 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://capitolfax.com/2020/02/18/youre-leaving-me-no-choice-secretary-white/
— Just four states let party officials fill legislative vacancies (DIERSEN: Who would have won if Wheaton had held special elections to fill the recent West and North District Wheaton City Council vacancies?)
https://capitolfax.com/2020/02/18/just-four-states-let-party-officials-fill-legislative-vacancies/
— Pritzker has “mostly met” his diversity goals (DIERSEN: Ever-increasingly, Illinois leaders crow about their success in promoting diversity, that is, their success in discriminating against those who 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://capitolfax.com/2020/02/18/daily-line-pritzker-has-mostly-met-his-diversity-goals/

WASHINGTON EXAMINER
— Trump slams LA mayor for ‘urging illegals to beat the system’ – Spencer Neale
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/trump-slams-la-mayor-for-urging-illegals-to-beat-the-system
— Bloomberg rise reveals Democrats’ rank hypocrisy – Brad Polumbo
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/opinion/mike-bloombergs-rise-reveals-the-democrats-rank-hypocrisy

BREITBART
— TREASONOUS: Pete Buttigieg: Illegal Immigrants Have ‘Every Bit of Claim on This Country As the Rest of Us’ – CHARLIE SPIERING
https://www.breitbart.com/2020-election/2020/02/18/pete-buttigieg-illegal-immigrants-have-every-bit-of-claim-on-this-country-as-the-rest-of-us/
— Taxpayers in Low-Migration States Pay $454M a Year for Illegal Aliens, Anchor Babies – JOHN BINDER
https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2020/02/18/study-taxpayers-in-low-migration-states-pay-454m-a-year-for-illegal-aliens-anchor-babies/

EPOCH TIMES
— Progressives Disrespect Americans and Disdain America – Mark Hendrickson
https://www.theepochtimes.com/progressives-disrespect-americans-and-disdain-america_3241818.html

COLLEGE FIX
— Dartmouth College Republicans cancel border security event, citing ‘threats against our members’ – Greg Piper
https://www.thecollegefix.com/dartmouth-college-republicans-cancel-border-security-event-citing-threats-against-our-members/

THE HILL
— How the media fall in and out of love with candidates – JOE FERULLO
https://thehill.com/opinion/campaign/483414-how-the-media-fall-in-and-out-of-love-with-candidates
— GAO launches investigation into Trump aid for farmers – NIV ELIS
https://thehill.com/policy/finance/483472-gao-launches-investigation-into-trump-aid-for-farmers

POLITICO
— Black Illinois Dems cheer Blagojevich’s freedom, still shun Trump The former governor’s release was met with widespread jeers, but Blagojevich still has friends among the African American communities he sought to help. – SHIA KAPOS
https://www.politico.com/news/2020/02/18/black-illinois-dems-blagojevich-freedom-115837

CNN
— Trump commutes sentence of former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich – Kaitlan Collins (DIERSEN: My critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes continue to blame me and my GOPUSA ILLINOIS emails for all losses that Republican candidates have suffered in Illinois since 2000, but especially Jim Ryan’s loss to Blagojevich in the 2002 general election.)
https://www.cnn.com/2020/02/18/politics/donald-trump-rod-blagojevich-commutation-sentence/index.html

WALL STREET JOURNAL
— The Progressively Purer Left Will Need a Smaller Tent Bobby Jindal argues that Democrats have adopted rigid, religious-type views on climate, abortion and gender fluidity. I’d add: open borders, identity politics, free stuff, high taxes and evil President Trump, among others. – Dana R. Hermanson, Marietta, Ga.
https://www.wsj.com/articles/the-progressively-purer-left-will-need-a-smaller-tent-11582045781

February 16 Evening Edition

ABC7
— Rain postpones Daytona 500, dampening event, President Trump’s visit
https://abc7chicago.com/politics/rain-postpones-daytona-500-dampening-event-trumps-visit/5937071/
— President Trump gives command to NASCAR drivers at Daytona 500 – AP
https://abc7chicago.com/5937071/
(FROM THE ARTICLE: President Donald Trump gave an election-year embrace to NASCAR and its fans Sunday when he became the second president ever to attend the Daytona 500. Given the honor of commanding drivers to start their engines, Trump made a grand entrance before the start of the race. He gave thousands of fans a flyover of Air Force One and then rode onto the track in the presidential motorcade as the audience roared with delight. The motorcade took roughly a quarter lap before pulling aside in an infield staging area. The president’s visit was widely welcomed by NASCAR fans. Trump 2020 flags flooded the infield, and some fans wore them as capes in the garage area.)
— Former federal prosecutors from Chicago in group asking Attorney General Barr to resign – Chuck Goudie
https://abc7chicago.com/5936742/

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— Donald Trump fans brave long lines to cheer president at the Daytona 500 – AP
https://www.chicagotribune.com/election-2020/ct-nw-donald-trump-daytona-500-20200216-cmzxfoouaraanjjdipgqabg4lq-story.html
— Rival Democrats accuse Mike Bloomberg of trying to ‘buy’ election – AP
https://www.chicagotribune.com/election-2020/ct-mike-bloomberg-nevada-democrats-election-20200216-ew67x4ttkbc4zlqlwlxe3cek3u-story.html
— More than 1,100 former prosecutors and Justice officials call for William Barr to resign over intervention in Roger Stone case – KATIE BENNER
https://www.chicagotribune.com/nation-world/ct-nw-nyt-william-barr-justice-department-20200216-h4ifpgfatzadlcqkfrz7zzyttq-story.html

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— The hypocrisy of Illinois Dems: ‘Mike Madigan’s gotta go but I’ll vote for him to stay’ Three candidates in a North Side state rep race sound like those Washington Republicans who are terrified of taking on President Donald Trump. – Laura Washington 
https://chicago.suntimes.com/columnists/2020/2/16/21138143/house-speaker-michael-j-madigan-12th-illinois-house-district-democratic-primary-laura-washington

ROCKFORD REGISTER STAR
— Rockford Airport is thriving; Don’t waste precious resources on Peotone airport – Joe Sosnowski
https://www.rrstar.com/opinion/20200216/rockford-airport-is-thriving-dont-waste-precious-resources-on-peotone-airport
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Democrats and RINOs promote illegal immigration.
https://www.rrstar.com/news/20200216/rockford-attorneys-talk-asylum-immigration-and-solutions

CENTRAL ILLINOIS PROUD
— Trump fans wait in long lines to see president, Daytona 500 – AP
https://www.centralillinoisproud.com/sports/trump-fans-wait-in-long-lines-to-see-president-daytona-500/

MCHENRY COUNTY BLOG
— Rep. Dan Ugaste Reports
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/02/15/rep-dan-ugaste-reports/ 
— Last Year’s State Budget Again Not Balanced
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/02/15/last-years-state-budget-again-not-balanced/ 
— Dems Kill Publication of Dem State Legislator Misdeed(s)
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/02/16/dems-kill-publication-of-dem-state-legislator-misdeeds/ 
— McHenry Township Asserts Second Amendment Stance
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/02/16/mchenry-township-asserts-second-amendment-stance/ 
— State GOP Ridicules Two Bills Introduced by Democrats
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/02/16/state-gop-ridicules-two-bills-introduced-by-democrats/ 

WASHINGTON TIMES
— Dazzling Trump rallies reach a new level – Jennifer Harper
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2020/feb/16/inside-the-beltway-dazzling-trump-rallies-reach-a-/
— Joe Biden: Obama deportations a ‘big mistake’ – AP (DIERSEN: Those who want to destroy America do not want illegals to be deported.)
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2020/feb/16/joe-biden-jorge-ramos-interview-obama-deportations/

BREITBART
— Douglas Murray: Starbucks Promotion of Trans Kids Charity ‘Incredibly Sinister’ – JAMES DELINGPOLE
https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2020/02/16/murray-starbucks-transgender-kids-promo-incredibly-sinister/

DAILY CALLER
— Buttigieg Says He Won’t Be ‘Lectured On Family Values’ By Rush Limbaugh Or Trump Supporters – MARY MARGARET OLOHAN
https://dailycaller.com/2020/02/16/buttigieg-rush-limbaugh-gay-trump/

THE HILL
— Candidates make electability arguments, talk Bloomberg as focus turns to more diverse states – ZACK BUDRYK
https://thehill.com/homenews/sunday-talk-shows/483304-candidates-make-electability-arguments-talk-bloomberg-as-focus

NEW YORK NEWS
— Democratic rivals pile on Bloomberg as ex-mayor’s campaign continues to gain momentum – SHANT SHAHRIGIAN
https://www.nydailynews.com/news/politics/ny-mike-bloomberg-bernie-sanders-pete-buttigieg-20200216-zjsjprf5hbas7md3s3gbuoim5a-story.html

WASHINGTON POST
— Why aren’t more Americans working? – Heather Long and Andrew Van Dam (DIERSEN: From what I see, ever-increasingly, in Illinois, the more the following that you are, the more that employers do NOT want to hire you: Trump supporter, Protestant, conservative, patriotic, Republican, American, White, male, older, non-poor, gun owner, German American, draft avoider, and/or if your ancestors have been in America for a long time.) 
https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/2020/02/15/powell-labor-force/

HOUSTON CHRONICLE
— Battling the jury duty problem, where fewer than 1 in 4 show up – Samantha Ketterer (DIERSEN: What percent of those in the Chicago area jury pool are anti-Trump, anti-Protestant, anti-conservative, anti-patriotic, anti-Republican, anti-American, anti-White, anti-male, anti-older people, anti-rich people, anti-gun owners, anti-German Americans, anti-draft avoiders, and/or anti-those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time?)
https://www.houstonchronicle.com/news/houston-texas/houston/article/Battling-the-jury-duty-problem-where-fewer-than-15010187.php

CNBC
— Nearly 1 in 3 American workers run out of money before payday—even those earning over $100,000 – Megan Leonhardt
https://www.cnbc.com/2020/02/11/32-percent-of-workers-run-out-of-cash-before-payday.html

MORNINGSTAR
— Controlling Lifestyle Creep: How to Advise Clients When They Get a Raise Morningstar research shows why you should help clients revise their financial plan after getting a raise – Samantha Lamas
https://www.morningstar.com/insights/2020/01/23/control-lifestyle-creep

February 5 Evening Edition

ABC7
— Split Senate acquits President Trump of two articles of impeachment – AP
https://abc7chicago.com/politics/split-senate-acquits-trump-of-impeachment/5905204/

NBC5
— Trump Acquitted of Abuse of Power, Obstruction of Congress No president has ever been removed by the Senate
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/national-international/trump-impeachment-acquittal-senate-vote/2213426/
— Madigan Defends Handling of Sexual Misconduct Probe
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/chicago-politics/madigan-defends-handling-of-sexual-misconduct-probe/2213475/

FOX NEWS CHICAGO
— Impeachment trial: Split Senate votes to acquit Trump on abuse of power, obstruction of Congress
https://www.fox32chicago.com/news/impeachment-trial-split-senate-votes-to-acquit-trump-on-abuse-of-power-obstruction-of-congress

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— Pete Buttigieg continues to hold lead over Bernie Sanders in Iowa caucuses as additional results trickle out, but race still too close to call – RICK PEARSON and BILL RUTHHART
https://www.chicagotribune.com/election-2020/ct-2020-iowa-caucus-night-delayed-results-20200204-d53jrvvii5gyfdjvda4tyrkzra-story.html
— Gov. Pritzker pushes Illinois as first primary of 2024. Chances are, that won’t fly. – Editorial (DIERSEN: Pritzker argues that Illinois is “diverse.” I disagree. Based on how Illinois’ citizens have voted, Illinois is overwhelmingly anti-Trump, anti-Protestant, anti-conservative, anti-patriotic, anti-Republican, anti-American, anti-White, anti-male, anti-older people, anti-rich people, anti-gun owners, anti-German Americans, anti-draft avoiders, and anti-those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.)
https://www.chicagotribune.com/opinion/editorials/ct-edit-iowa-caucuses-illinois-pritzker-primary-20200205-ed6yvcf7lvbrdninjrey553lz4-story.html
— Maker of failed Iowa caucus app is year-old start-up with ties to the Clinton campaign and Democratic Party – AP
https://www.chicagotribune.com/nation-world/ct-nw-shadow-app-acronym-democratic-party-20200205-r7vbxztfkbdtpnhamc6gy6fy2i-story.html
— The state of President Trump? Ripe for reelection – CAL THOMAS
https://www.chicagotribune.com/opinion/commentary/ct-opinion-trump-state-of-the-union-cal-thomas-20200205-mxmtvplq6zgc3a4odtpr6rv32q-story.html
— Iowa caucus debacle shows Democrats have one shot to beat Trump: Unite or all is lost – Rex Huppke
https://www.chicagotribune.com/columns/rex-huppke/ct-iowa-caucuses-democrats-trump-primary-huppke-20200205-3zxx3iklsrayjlc6gykjzxwfsq-story.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: A Trump-hater says “The State of the Union address was a parade of Trump lies.”
https://www.chicagotribune.com/columns/steve-chapman/ct-column-trump-state-of-the-union-chapman-20200205-bcjujf234bao3lg34t3xz6je5a-story.html
— At least one non-US citizen cast ballot in 2018 election in Illinois after automatic voter registration error – Dan Petrella
https://www.chicagotribune.com/politics/ct-noncitizen-voter-automatic-voter-registration-20200206-zx23i2b43jgxjapwnjlip3s4ym-story.html

DAILY HERALD
— Committee presses for answers on automatic voter registration errors – Rebecca Anzel
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20200205/committee-presses-for-answers-on-automatic-voter-registration-errors

CRAIN’S CHICAGO BUSINESS
— Oberweis claims big lead in GOP race to take on Underwood A poll taken for his campaign finds that the dairy owner and state senator enjoys wide name recognition after several earlier races. – GREG HINZ
https://www.chicagobusiness.com/greg-hinz-politics/oberweis-claims-big-lead-gop-race-take-underwood

DANVILLE COMMERCIAL NEWS
— Gov. Pritzker should know: Ethics reform starts with a truly independent map – Editorial
https://www.commercial-news.com/opinion/guest-editorial-gov-pritzker-should-know-ethics-reform-starts-with/article_3547322c-474c-11ea-adf4-53eb3cdf7eba.html

BELLEVILLE NEWS DEMOCRAT
— Candidate profile: Peggy Hubbard
https://www.bnd.com/news/politics-government/election/article240019473.html

SUBURBAN LIFE
— DISGUSTING, TRAGIC: Will County Board debates using pot taxes for reparations – ALEX ORTIZ (DIERSEN: Ever-increasingly, Democrats hint/imply/argue/shout at Blacks that the Republican War on Drugs caused all the problems that Blacks have.) 
https://www.mysuburbanlife.com/2020/02/04/board-debates-using-pot-taxes-for-reparations/an4o83h/

WIDS
— LaHood Raises $442,000 in Unopposed Re-Election Bid – Benjamin Cox 
https://wlds.com/news/lahood-raises-442000-in-unopposed-re-election-bid/

WIBQ
— Illinois authorities clear up confusion in marijuana laws
https://wibqam.com/2020/02/05/illinois-authorities-clear-up-confusion-in-marijuana-laws/

JOLIET PATCH
— Will County Republicans oppose marijuana facilities, tax sales Now the Will County Republican Caucus is raising red flags about the use of the tax funds.
https://patch.com/illinois/joliet/will-county-republicans-oppose-marijuana-facilities-tax-sales

CENTER SQUARE
— Is bankruptcy the best option for Illinois? – Brett Rowland 
https://www.thecentersquare.com/illinois/op-ed-is-bankruptcy-the-best-option-for-illinois/article_d0fccb94-4843-11ea-b300-4744b6c176f4.html

ILLINOIS REVIEW
— ROSSI: NANCY PELOSI SHAMED ALL DEMOCRATS
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2020/02/rossi-nancy-pelosi-shamed-all-democrats.html
— STUDY REVEALS THE ABSURD CONFORMITY OF HIGHER EDUCATION
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2020/02/study-reveals-the-absurd-conformity-of-higher-education.html

CAPITOL FAX
— McLaughlin poll: Oberweis at 46 percent in five-way primary
https://capitolfax.com/2020/02/05/mclaughlin-poll-oberweis-at-46-percent-in-five-way-primary/
— Trump’s Talk Is Cheap, Mike Will Get It Done – Bloomberg
https://capitolfax.com/2020/02/05/trump%E2%80%99s-talk-is-cheap-mike-will-get-it-done/
— Gov. Pritzker reacts to Senate acquittal of President Trump
https://capitolfax.com/2020/02/05/gov-pritzker-reacts-to-senate-acquittal-of-president-trump/
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Pritzker argues that Illinois is “diverse.” I disagree. Based on how Illinois’ citizens have voted, Illinois is overwhelmingly anti-Trump, anti-Protestant, anti-conservative, anti-patriotic, anti-Republican, anti-American, anti-White, anti-male, anti-older people, anti-rich people, anti-gun owners, anti-German Americans, anti-draft avoiders, and anti-those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.
https://capitolfax.com/2020/02/05/question-of-the-day-3011/

WASHINGTON TIMES
— AOC rips Rush Limbaugh as ‘virulent racist’: ‘Truly nauseating’ he was awarded Medal of Freedom – Jessica Chasmar 
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2020/feb/5/aoc-rips-rush-limbaugh-as-virulent-racist-truly-na/

WASHINGTON EXAMINER
— Washington Post columnist compares Rush Limbaugh to former KKK head David Duke – Tim Pearce
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/washington-post-columnist-compares-rush-limbaugh-to-former-kkk-head-david-duke
— Trump gives Republican establishment the political rally it always wanted – David M. Drucker
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/campaigns/trump-gives-republican-establishment-the-political-rally-it-always-wanted

BREITBART
— Turning Point USA Chapter President: McHenry County College Employee Replaced TPUSA Posters with Antifa Propaganda – ALANA MASTRANGELO
https://www.breitbart.com/tech/2020/02/05/turning-point-usa-chapter-president-mchenry-county-college-employee-replaced-tpusa-posters-with-antifa-propaganda/
— DISGUSTING, TRAGIC: Elizabeth Warren Thanks Illegal Immigrants Who Helped Her Iowa Campaign – NEIL MUNRO
https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2020/02/04/elizabeth-warren-thanks-illegal-immigrants-who-helped-her-iowa-campaign/
— Fact Check: Yes, Health Care for Illegal Aliens Will Bankrupt U.S. Taxpayers – JOHN BINDER
https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2020/02/04/fact-check-yes-healthcare-illegal-aliens-bankrupt-u-s-taxpayers/

BLAZE
— ‘Not guilty’: President Trump acquitted in Senate impeachment trial It’s finally over – Nate Madden
https://www.theblaze.com/news/not-guilty-as-charged-president-trump-acquitted-in-senate-impeachment-trial
— Reps. Tlaib and Omar chat, laugh during Trump’s SOTU, then walk out because ‘it was all beneath the dignity of the office’ ‘Shame on this forever impeached president – 
https://www.theblaze.com/glenn-radio/tlaib-omar-walk-out-sotu

DAILY CALLER
— Senate Votes To Acquit President Trump – HENRY RODGERS
https://dailycaller.com/2020/02/05/senate-votes-to-acquit-trump/

DAILY WIRE
— AOC Mocks Cancer-Stricken Rush Limbaugh; Suggests Conspiracy Behind Trump Reaching Out To Blacks – Ryan Saavedra
https://www.dailywire.com/news/watch-aoc-mocks-cancer-stricken-rush-limbaugh-suggests-conspiracy-behind-trump-reaching-out-to-blacks
— Trump Responds To Pelosi Ripping Up His Speech: Pushes New Hashtag, Buries Her In Retweets – James Barrett
https://www.dailywire.com/news/trump-responds-to-pelosi-ripping-up-his-speech-pushes-new-hashtag-buries-her-in-retweets
— Hollywood Celebrities Boil Over At Trump’s SOTU: ‘Fearmongering Pig’ – Hank Berrien
https://www.dailywire.com/news/hollywood-celebrities-boil-over-at-trumps-sotu
— McConnell Triumphant: Immediately After Impeachment Acquittal Files Cloture On More Judges To Remake Judiciary – Hank Berrien
https://www.dailywire.com/news/mcconnell-triumphant-immediately-after-impeachment-acquittal-files-cloture-on-more-judges-to-remake-judiciary

TOWNHALL
— ‘They Hate America’: The Surprising Moments Democrats Refused to Clap For During Trump’s SOTU – Leah Barkoukis
https://townhall.com/tipsheet/leahbarkoukis/2020/02/05/what-democrats-refused-to-clap-for-n2560757

PJ MEDIA
— Trump’s Ability to Expose the Dems’ Radical Agenda Will Probably Get Him Re-Elected – RICK MORAN
https://pjmedia.com/trending/democrats-squirm-as-trump-condemns-the-radical-left/

REAL CLEAR POLITICS
— What Bloomberg’s Money Can Buy – Lance Trover
https://www.realclearpolitics.com/articles/2020/02/05/what_bloombergs_money_can_buy__142322.html

NATIONAL REVIEW
— Senate Votes to Acquit President Trump on Both Articles of Impeachment – MAIREAD MCARDLE
https://www.nationalreview.com/news/senate-votes-to-acquit-president-trump-on-both-articles-of-impeachment/

EPOCH TIMES
— State of the Union Reveals Bankruptcy of Democrats’ Opposition to Trump – Conrad Black
https://www.theepochtimes.com/state-of-the-union-reveals-bankruptcy-of-democrats-opposition-to-trump_3228111.html

BIZ PAC REVIEW
— Ivanka Trump: The Left’s unwillingness to celebrate America’s successes is ‘not forgivable’ – Samantha Chang 
https://www.bizpacreview.com/2020/02/05/ivanka-trump-the-lefts-unwillingness-to-celebrate-americas-successes-is-not-forgivable-883390

THE HILL
— Trump eviscerates Democrats in State of the Union speech prompting Pelosi temper tantrum – LIZ PEEK
https://thehill.com/opinion/white-house/481571-trump-eviscerates-democrats-in-state-of-the-union-speech-prompting-pelosi
— Former Romney campaign spokesman says conviction decision is ‘motivated by bitterness and jealousy’ – J. EDWARD MORENO
https://thehill.com/homenews/senate/481705-former-romney-campaign-spokesman-says-impeachment-decision-is-motivated-by

FORBES
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Trump-haters promote Pelosi.
https://www.forbes.com/sites/elanagross/2020/02/05/nancy-pelosi-rips-the-state-of-the-union-speech-and-the-can-be-seen-as-sexist/

GOVERNMENT EXECUTIVE
— Federal Employee Retirement Requests Hit Highest Level Since Trump Took Office – ERICH WAGNER (DIERSEN: The federal government wants its employees who are Republican, White, male, and/or non-veteran to retire as soon as they are eligible unless they are in the Senior Executive Service.) 
https://www.govexec.com/pay-benefits/2020/02/federal-employee-retirement-requests-hit-highest-levels-trump-took-office/162910/

CAMPAIGNS & ELECTIONS
— 4 WAYS RESEARCH CAN READY A CANDIDATE – Ethan Todd
https://www.campaignsandelections.com/campaign-insider/4-ways-research-can-ready-a-candidate
(FROM THE ARTICLE: Perform inoculation research. . .Clean up your social media. . .Establish what makes you different from your opponent. . .Help decide if public service is right for you.)

NEW YORKER
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Ever-increasingly, Democrats shout at Blacks, and at everyone else, that Republicans are White supremacists, Nazis, KKK members, haters, racists, sexists, bigots, and even worse things who should be gotten rid of once and for all. 
https://nymag.com/intelligencer/2020/02/trump-baffled-african-americans-vote-racism-anti-semitism.html

COLDWELL BANKER
— FOR SALE: 920 Golf Lane, Wheaton – $559,000
https://www.coldwellbankerhomes.com/il/wheaton/920-golf-ln/pid_34674932/

February 2 Evening Edition

FOX NEWS CHICAGO
— Bloomberg campaign calls Trump ‘pathological liar’ with a ‘spray-on tan’ after Trump makes box claim
https://www.fox32chicago.com/news/bloomberg-campaign-calls-trump-pathological-liar-with-a-spray-on-tan-after-trump-makes-box-claim

CBS2
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: DISGUSTING, TRAGIC: Pot pushers push pot.
https://chicago.cbslocal.com/2020/02/02/chicago-hosts-cannabis-resource-fair-to-help-people-profit-from-pot/

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— Fact-check: Pritzker’s spotlight on state unemployment on the mark — but it doesn’t shed much light Pritzker is correct that Illinois saw a greater drop in its over-the-year unemployment rate than any of the other states he referenced. But it’s worth noting those states saw very similar changes in their unemployment rates. – Kiannah Sepeda-Miller
https://chicago.suntimes.com/2020/2/2/21117329/fact-check-pritzker-illinois-unemployment-state-of-state-jobs
— Dan Lipinski has cash advantage over rivals Marie Newman, Rush Darwish in big Democratic primary In the major GOP Chicago area primary, state Sen. Jim Oberweis $1 million loan to his campaign boosts his cash advantage over state Sen. Sue Rezin and Ted Gradel. – Lynn Sweet 
https://chicago.suntimes.com/columnists/2020/2/2/21119377/dan-lipinski-has-cash-advantage-over-rivals-marie-newman-rush-darwish-in-democratic-congress-primary
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: DISGUSTING, TRAGIC: Pot pushers push pot.
https://chicago.suntimes.com/cannabis/2020/2/2/21119464/bud-and-breakfast-offers-pot-centric-accommodations-trippers-high-legalization

NORTHWEST HERALD
— McHenry County road districts name Pritzker as defendant in township elimination lawsuit – Nabiha Asim
https://www.nwherald.com/2020/01/31/mchenry-county-road-districts-name-pritzker-as-defendant-in-township-elimination-lawsuit/a2rqiv7/

CENTER SQUARE
— Pritzker’s state of state address quiet on population loss, barely touches on pension debt – Greg Bishop
https://www.thecentersquare.com/illinois/pritzker-s-state-of-state-address-quiet-on-population-loss/article_31e5bb68-445d-11ea-91d8-93b44154aa48.html

MCHENRY COUNTY BLOG
— Daily Herald Criticizes Nunda Township Board for Referendum Asking for Township Abolition in 2037
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/02/02/daily-herald-criticizes-nunda-township-board-for-referendum-asking-for-township-abolition-in-2037/

WASHINGTON TIMES
— Chicago groups launch $10M legal aid plan for immigrants, ex-inmates – AP
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2020/feb/2/groups-launch-10m-legal-aid-plan-for-immigrants-ex/

WASHINGTON EXAMINER
— Buttigieg says he does not regret claiming Trump supporters ignore racism ‘at best’ – Madison Dibble
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/buttigieg-says-he-does-not-regret-claiming-trump-supporters-ignore-racism-at-best
— ‘He’s a communist’: Trump trashes Sanders ahead of Iowa caucuses – Madison Dibble & Joseph Simonson
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/hes-a-communist-trump-trashes-sanders-ahead-of-iowa-caucuses
— ‘His fake hair, his obesity, and his spray-on tan’: Bloomberg campaign mocks Trump while denying debate ‘box’ claim – Caitlin Yilek
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/his-fake-hair-his-obesity-and-his-spray-on-tan-bloomberg-campaign-mocks-trump-while-denying-debate-box-claim
— RNC chairwoman says she’s ‘not concerned about any’ 2020 Democrats posing threat to Trump reelection – Caitlin Yilek 
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/rnc-chairwoman-says-shes-not-concerned-about-any-2020-democrats

TOWNHALL
— Buttigieg: I Know 63 Million People Voted for Trump But They’re Still Racist – Beth Baumann
https://townhall.com/tipsheet/bethbaumann/2020/02/02/watch-buttigieg-doubles-down-on-his-previous-statement-that-trump-supporters-are-racist-n2560560
— Meet the ‘Moderate’ Candidate of the Democrat Party – Wayne Allyn Root
https://townhall.com/columnists/wayneallynroot/2020/02/02/meet-the-moderate-candidate-of-the-democrat-party-n2560536

INDEPENDENT JOURNAL REVIEW
— RNC Chair: Polling Suggests Trump Is in ‘Good Shape’ to Win Re-Election – Bradley Cortright
https://ijr.com/rnc-trump-in-good-shape-win-re-election/

EPOCH TIMES
— Trump Interviewed by Fox’s Sean Hannity Ahead of Super Bowl Trump reveals he ‘would love’ to run against Michael Bloomberg – JACK PHILLIPS
https://www.theepochtimes.com/trump-interviewed-by-foxs-sean-hannity-ahead-of-super-bowl_3224715.html

WASHINGTON POST
— Tech companies’ scattershot war on disinformation isn’t working – Editorial
https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/tech-companies-scattershot-war-on-disinformation-isnt-working/2020/01/30/677b4be0-42bd-11ea-b503-2b077c436617_story.html

BOSTON GLOBE
— When you hear ‘electability,’ think women and people of color When on the ballot, women of all races and men of color win elections as often as white men do. – Brenda Choresi Carter (DIERSEN: Ever-increasingly, according to anti-Republicans, the more of the following that you are, the less electable that you are: Trump supporter, Protestant, conservative, patriotic, Republican, American, White, male, older, gun owner, German American, draft avoider, and/or if your ancestors have been in America for a long time.)
https://www.bostonglobe.com/2020/02/02/opinion/when-you-hear-electability-think-women-people-color/

WALL STREET JOURNAL
— Americans Stuck to Their Views on Trump Through Impeachment Trial Some 46% of voters said the Senate should remove the president from office, while 49% said he should serve out his term, according to a Wall Street Journal/NBC News poll – Aaron Zitner
https://www.wsj.com/articles/americans-stuck-to-their-views-on-trump-through-impeachment-trial-11580652187

WORLD TRIBUNE
— Democrats’ 2020 strategy: ‘You’re a moron, now vote for me’
https://www.worldtribune.com/democrats-2020-strategy-youre-a-moron-now-vote-for-me/

LINKED IN
— When Your Manager Doesn’t Want You To Succeed – Liz Ryan (DIERSEN: I should write a book about my critics/opponents. They only want those who they can manipulate/dominate to succeed. They do not want those who share my demographics to succeed. I would focus on my critics/opponents who have lots of religious, government, political, and/or financial clout in Wheaton, Glen Ellyn, Milton Township, DuPage County, and Illinois. They are anti-Trump, anti-Protestant, anti-conservative, anti-patriotic, anti-Republican, anti-American, anti-White, anti-male, anti-older people, anti-rich people, anti-gun owners, anti-German Americans, anti-draft avoiders, and/or anti-those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.)
https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/when-your-manager-doesnt-want-you-succeed-liz-ryan

February 2 Morning Edition

ILLINOIS REPUBLICAN PARTY
— Nimish Jani Elected to Represent IL-8 on the Illinois Republican State Central Committee
https://illinois.gop/category/news/
(PRESS RELEASE: Nimish Jani of Cook County was elected to represent the 8th Congressional District on the Illinois Republican State Central Committee. The Committee is the governing body of the Illinois Republican Party and is comprised of members elected from each of Illinois’ 18 Congressional districts. Nimish’s election followed a vacancy on the Committee after the resignation of former State Central Committeeman Ryan Higgins. Nimish was elected by a weighted vote of the Republican county chairman who represent the 8th Congressional District, which includes Cook, DuPage, and Kane counties. The weighted vote is determined by the number of Republican primary voters who cast a ballot in each county during the previous Republican Primary Election. Applications to the position were made open to the public after Illinois Republican Party Chairman Tim Schneider declared the position vacant last month. The Republican county chairman in the district convened a meeting this past weekend and heard testimony from each of the two applicants to the position, followed by a question and answer session. After deliberation, the county chairman elected Nimish Jani to the Illinois Republican State Central Committee. “I’d like to thank the Republican County Chairmen of the 8th Congressional District for running a smooth and transparent process to fill the vacancy. The Chairman acted quickly and professionally to ensure the 8th congressional district’s representation on the Illinois Republican Party State Central Committee,” said Illinois Republican Party Chairman Tim Schneider. “Nimish is a leader in his community and I look forward to working with him to grow our party, engage diverse communities and expand our party’s big tent. I know Nimish will be an important part of our work electing Republicans up and down the ticket in 2020.”)

ABC7
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Chicago LGBTQ advocates celebrate their success. Soon, if not already, no one will be allowed to live in Chicago, to work in Chicago, or to do anything else in Chicago unless they promote LGBTQ activity. 
https://abc7chicago.com/5897983/

FOX NEWS CHICAGO
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Trump-haters blame Trump for what makes Americans dissatisfied with the state of the union.
https://www.fox32chicago.com/news/polling-americans-dissatisfied-with-the-state-of-the-union

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— Is Bernie Sanders’ angry army really what Democrats want? – BRET STEPHENS
https://www.chicagotribune.com/opinion/ct-nyt-bernie-bros-iowa-caucuses-20200202-dvvltqiei5azhnu5zoqtbugdym-story.html
— ‘Created Equal: Clarence Thomas in His Own Words,’ the hero’s journey – John Kass
https://www.chicagotribune.com/columns/john-kass/ct-clarence-thomas-movie-kass-20200131-gwk4vb6gvzgrjap77ohmj5jdlm-story.html
— Alec Baldwin’s Trump returns as ‘SNL’ takes impeachment to Judge Mathis’ courtroom – CHRIS BARTON
https://www.chicagotribune.com/entertainment/ct-ent-snl-alec-baldwin-trump-20200202-chgljtuoybg2hcjlrftwrzf3bu-story.html
— 5 hours, 4 candidates, 1 city: 2020 Democratic presidential front-runners converge on Cedar Rapids with closing pitches to take on Trump – BILL RUTHHART and RICK PEARSON
https://www.chicagotribune.com/politics/elections/ct-2020-iowa-democratic-presidential-caucuses-cedar-rapids-20200202-buurhyl5abaixgv466rrifep24-story.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: A Trump-hater says “Democrats should put Trump on thin ice before the State of the Union speech.”
https://www.chicagotribune.com/columns/eric-zorn/ct-column-democrats-should-put-trump-on-thin-ice-before-the-state-of-the-union-speech-20200201-story.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Trump-haters say “There’s only one way to remove Donald Trump from office.”
https://www.chicagotribune.com/opinion/ct-nyt-beating-donald-trump-20200202-skkgh7nsafg3jktcpz53ttkk2i-story.html

DAILY HERALD
— Nunda Township and McHenry Township: Consolidation proposal is the ultimate in government foot-dragging – Editorial
https://www.dailyherald.com/discuss/20200201/editorial-consolidation-proposal-is-the-ultimate-in-government-foot-dragging

SPRINGFIELD STATE JOURNAL REGISTER
— Pritzker’s state of the state speech an extended victory lap – Doug Fink
https://www.sj-r.com/news/20200202/statehouse-insider-pritzkers-state-of-state-speech-extended-victory-lap

BLOCK CLUB CHICAGO
— DISGUSTING, TRAGIC: Pot pushers push pot.
https://blockclubchicago.org/2020/02/01/how-hot-is-cannabis-industry-thousands-crowd-into-citys-first-resource-fair-to-break-into-the-business/

MCHENRY COUNTY BLOG
— IL-14: Jim Oberweis Super Bowl Meme Reminds Every one of His Big Weakness
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/02/01/il-14-jim-oberweis-super-bowl-meme-reminds-everyone-of-his-big-weakness/

WASHINGTON TIMES
— BOOK REVIEW: ‘The Age of Entitlement’ When America took a wrong turn – John R. Coyne Jr.
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2020/jan/29/book-review-the-age-of-entitlement/

WASHINGTON EXAMINER
— The puzzle of racial preferences – Coleman Hughes
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/opinion/the-puzzle-of-racial-preferences

AMERICAN THINKER
— Democrats Becoming More Desperate…and More Dangerous – Dave Ball
https://www.americanthinker.com/articles/2020/02/democrats_becoming_more_desperateand_more_dangerous.html
— Why won’t the Washington Post acknowledge how pro-gay Israel is? – Michael Berenhaus
https://www.americanthinker.com/blog/2020/02/why_wont_the_washington_post_acknowledge_how_progay_israel_is.html
— President of Mexico now being called ‘Trump’s enforcer’ – Silvio Canto, Jr.
https://www.americanthinker.com/blog/2020/02/president_of_mexico_now_being_called_trumps_enforcer.html

BREITBART
— Rahm Emanuel: Democrats Must Build ‘Metropolitan Majority’ to Rule for ‘Years’ – JOEL B. POLLAK (DIERSEN: Ever-increasingly, Democrats attract to metropolitan areas individuals, organizations, and companies that are anti-Trump, anti-Protestant, anti-conservative, anti-patriotic, anti-Republican, anti-American, anti-White, anti-male, anti-older people, anti-rich people, anti-gun owners, anti-German Americans, anti-draft avoiders, and/or anti-those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.)
https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2020/02/01/rahm-emanuel-democrats-must-build-metropolitan-majority-to-rule-for-years/

TOWNHALL
— Democrats Define Down Social Justice – Loyd Pettegrew
https://townhall.com/columnists/loydpettegrew/2020/02/01/democrats-define-down-social-justice-n2560393

LEGAL INSURRECTION
— CNN Condemns Trump Coronavirus Task Force For “Lack of Diversity” – Mike LaChance 
https://legalinsurrection.com/2020/02/cnn-condemns-trump-coronavirus-task-force-for-lack-of-diversity/

BIZ PAC REVIEW
— Democrats attack Trump as racist after he expands travel ban to six new countries – Victor Rantala 
https://www.bizpacreview.com/2020/02/02/democrats-attack-trump-as-racist-after-he-expands-travel-ban-to-six-new-countries-881994

THE HILL
— ‘Saturday Night Live’ presents Trump impeachment trial ‘you wish had happened’ – JUSTIN WISE
https://thehill.com/homenews/media/481062-saturday-night-live-presents-trump-impeachment-trial-you-wish-had-happened

NEW YORK TIMES
— Affirmative Action: The Uniquely American Experiment – Orlando Patterson
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/01/30/books/review/the-affirmative-action-puzzle-melvin-i-urofsky.html

LOS ANGELES TIMES
— Republicans who once scorned Trump rally to save his presidency – CHRIS MEGERIAN, NOAH BIERMAN
https://www.latimes.com/politics/story/2020-02-01/republicans-who-once-scorned-trump-rally-to-save-his-presidency

LAS VEGAS REVIEW JOURNAL
— Sanders campaign workers want to ‘guillotine the rich,’ send Republicans to gulags – Victor Joecks
https://www.reviewjournal.com/opinion/opinion-columns/victor-joecks/victor-joecks-sanders-campaign-workers-want-to-guillotine-the-rich-send-republicans-to-gulags-1948876/

DENVER POST
— Denver dispensary burglaries hit 3-year high as 2019 ended with rash of armed robberies Employees at marijuana businesses “absolutely” worried about more robberies, attorney says – TINEY RICCIARDI
https://www.denverpost.com/2020/01/20/denver-marijuana-burglaries-increase/#

WALL STREET JOURNAL
— Bloomberg Offers Trillions in Tax Increases to Pay for His Agenda Billionaire Democratic presidential candidate proposes raising taxes on high-income individuals, estates, corporations and other businesses – Richard Rubin and Tarini Parti
https://www.wsj.com/articles/bloomberg-offers-trillions-in-tax-increases-to-pay-for-his-agenda-11580578200

February 1 Evening Edition

ABC7
— DISGUSTING, TRAGIC: Chicago cannabis fair connects residents with resources to benefit from recreational marijuana – Evelyn Holmes
https://abc7chicago.com/business/chicago-connects-residents-with-recreational-weed-resources/5897527/
— Democratic presidential candidates pledge unity weekend before 2020 Iowa caucuses – AP
https://abc7chicago.com/politics/democratic-candidates-pledge-unity-on-eve-of-iowa-caucuses/5897394/

WBBM 780
— DISGUSTING, TRAGIC: Lightfoot, Cannabis Industry Leaders Push For Diversity At First-Ever Cannabis Resource Fair – ARIEL PARRELLA-AURELI
https://wbbm780.radio.com/articles/lightfoot-pushes-for-diversity-in-cannabis-industry-at-fair

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— Former Illinois state representative Jack Franks suspected of sexual misconduct; state police execute search warrant at House speaker’s Capitol office – Javonte Anderson
https://www.chicagotribune.com/politics/ct-former-illinois-state-rep-accused-sexual-harassment-20200201-4xflsab6cfcjzma4e6j5srlpqy-story.html

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: DISGUSTING, TRAGIC: Pot pushers push pot. 
https://chicago.suntimes.com/cannabis/2020/2/1/21118494/cannabis-resource-fair-marijuana-industry-uic-forum-nonprofit

DAILY HERALD
— ‘I think I’ll beat Trump … I’m kidding,’ former U.S. Rep. Joe Walsh says as he woos Iowans – Marni Pyke
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20200201/i-think-ill-beat-trump–im-kidding-former-us-rep-joe-walsh-says-as-he-woos-iowans

HERALD & REVIEW & BLOOMINGTON PANTAGRAPH
— Should Illinois split from Chicago? These residents are gathering signatures
https://herald-review.com/news/local/govt-and-politics/should-illinois-split-from-chicago-these-residents-are-gathering-signatures/article_05dd3015-12f4-5113-a887-009a24afeec3.html
https://www.pantagraph.com/news/local/govt-and-politics/should-illinois-split-from-chicago-these-residents-are-gathering-signatures/article_961a1ce4-3c36-5aab-8e70-c01e314a8f26.html

CHAMPAIGN/URBANA NEWS GAZETTE
— County Democrats no longer resting on their Laurel – Jim Dey
https://www.news-gazette.com/opinion/columns/jim-dey-county-democrats-no-longer-resting-on-their-laurel/article_73a42338-25f9-5ed1-a228-8c3ebfd99249.html

FOX ILLINOIS
— Trump, Bloomberg escalate 2020 ad war with $11 million Super Bowl spots – Stephen Loiaconi
https://foxillinois.com/news/connect-to-congress/trump-bloomberg-escalate-2020-ad-war-with-11-million-super-bowl-spots

MCHENRY COUNTY BLOG
— Craig Wilcox Calls for Probe of “Disturbing” Allegations
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/02/01/craig-wilcox-calls-for-probe-of-discusting-allegations/ 
— IL-14: Lauren Underwood Must Lead and Convince Jack Franks to Resign
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/02/01/il-14-lauren-underwood-must-lead-and-convince-jack-franks-to-resign/

ILLINOIS LEAKS
— McHenry County Chairman Jacks Franks issued Cease and Desist Letter to County Auditor – KIRK ALLEN
https://edgarcountywatchdogs.com/2020/02/mchenry-county-chairman-jacks-franks-issued-cease-and-desist-letter-to-county-auditor/
— State Police looking into alleged sexual crimes of Jack Franks, McHenry County Board Chairman – JOHN KRAFT
https://edgarcountywatchdogs.com/2020/02/state-police-looking-into-alleged-sexual-crimes-of-jack-franks-mchenry-county-board-chairman/

WASHINGTON EXAMINER
— ‘Our own people are out of work’: Bernie Sanders once railed against Vermont guest workers from Jamaica – Joseph Simonson
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/our-own-people-are-out-of-work-sanders-once-railed-against-vermont-guest-workers-from-jamaica

BREITBART
— Mike Bloomberg Offers ’60 Million’ Latinos: $15 Per Hour Plus Mass Migration – NEIL MUNRO
https://www.breitbart.com/immigration/2020/02/01/mike-bloombergs-offer-60-million-latinos-15-per-hour-plus-mass-migration/
— ‘America and Britain Unite!’ Britons Celebrate Brexit and Future Alliance with Trump – KURT ZINDULKA
https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2020/02/01/exclusive-video-america-and-britain-unite-britons-celebrate-brexit-and-future-alliance-with-trump/
— Mike Pence to Charlie Kirk: Democrat Party ‘Seems Overtaken by Left-Wing Radicals’ – ALANA MASTRANGELO
https://www.breitbart.com/tech/2020/02/01/mike-pence-to-charlie-kirk-democrat-party-seems-overtaken-by-left-wing-radicals/

DAILY CALLER
— ‘Out Of The Political Closet’: Bill Kristol Says He’s A Democrat Now. Twitter Reactions Pull No Punches – SCOTT MOREFIELD (DIERSEN: To be a Democrat is to be anti-Trump, anti-Protestant, anti-conservative, anti-patriotic, anti-Republican, anti-American, anti-White, anti-male, anti-older people, anti-rich people, anti-gun owners, anti-German Americans, anti-draft avoiders, and anti-those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.)
https://dailycaller.com/2020/02/01/bill-kristol-democrat-twitter/

WASHINGTON POST
— Senate investigators interview IRS whistleblower about alleged interference with Trump or Pence audit – Jeff Stein and Erica Werner 
https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/2020/01/31/irs-whistleblower-trump-pence-audit/

WALL STREET JOURNAL
— Trump’s GOP Challengers Try to Catch Voters’ Attention Walsh, Weld make their cases in Iowa; ‘You probably won’t caucus for me. It’s great to be here’ – Catherine Lucey
https://www.wsj.com/articles/trumps-gop-challengers-try-to-catch-voters-attention-11580588335

HOUSTON CHRONICLE
— Conservative LGBT group denied a spot at Texas GOP convention – Taylor Goldenstein (DIERSEN: To promote LGBTQ activity is to reject the traditional family plank in the Republican Party platform.)
https://www.houstonchronicle.com/news/houston-texas/houston/article/Conservative-LGBT-group-denied-a-spot-at-Texas-15023004.php

FORBES
— How Companies Can Make The Workplace Better – Ashira Prossack
https://www.forbes.com/sites/ashiraprossack1/2020/01/31/how-companies-can-make-the-workplace-better/

BLOOMBERG
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: DISGUSTING, TRAGIC: Pot pushers push pot.
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2020-02-01/legalization-news-ex-cons-offered-perks-to-start-businesses

WINDY CITY TIMES
— Mayor Lightfoot, Gov. Pritzker to address Equality Illinois 2020 Gala (DIERSEN: Ever-increasingly, those who promote LGBTQ activity in Illinois have the power to destroy any individual, any organization, any company, and any government in Illinois that they want to.)
http://www.windycitymediagroup.com/lgbt/Mayor-Lightfoot-Gov-Pritzker-to-address-Equality-Illinois-2020-Gala-/67871.html

MARIJUANA MOMENT
— Liberal Americans Are Six Times More Likely To Smoke Marijuana Than Conservatives, Poll Finds – Kyle Jaeger
https://www.marijuanamoment.net/liberal-americans-are-six-times-more-likely-to-smoke-marijuana-than-conservatives-poll-finds/

January 19 Evening Edition

ABC7
— Sen. Don Harmon elected president of Illinois State Senate, beating out Sen. Kimberly Lightford – Craig Wall (ILGOP Chairman Tim Schneider Statement on Selection of New Senate President: “I congratulate Senator Harmon on becoming the next Illinois Senate President. I hope he brings in a new era of reform that changes course away from the decades of inaction and corruption that have plagued the capitol. The new Senate President can get a great start on that front by strongly supporting substantive ethics reform and a fair maps constitutional amendment.”)
https://abc7chicago.com/politics/sen-don-harmon-elected-president-of-illinois-state-senate/5863391/

NBC5
— Don Harmon Elected President of Illinois State Senate Harmon was elected Sunday after a tight race against Sen. Kimberly Lightford – Shelby Bremer
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/chicago-politics/don-harmon-elected-president-of-illinois-state-senate/2203790/

CBS2
— Don Harmon Elected New Illinois State Senate President
https://chicago.cbslocal.com/2020/01/19/don-harmon-elected-new-illinois-state-senate-president/

FOX NEWS CHICAGO
— San Antonio spends more than $300K to keep Chick-fil-A out of airport: report
https://www.fox32chicago.com/news/san-antonio-spends-more-than-300k-to-keep-chick-fil-a-out-of-airport-report
— Virginia: Thousands expected at pro-gun rally Monday where guns are banned
https://www.fox32chicago.com/news/thousands-expected-at-pro-gun-rally-monday-where-guns-are-banned

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Ever-increasingly, Trump-haters encourage minorities to hate Trump and to hate his supporters.
https://www.chicagotribune.com/nation-world/ct-nw-martin-luther-king-holiday-20200119-al5bfoatyffg3cbpgqjf3om7my-story.html


— Democrats elect Don Harmon of Oak Park to succeed John Cullerton as Illinois Senate President – JAMIE MUNKS
https://www.chicagotribune.com/politics/ct-illinois-senate-president-elected-20200119-krrdz4nkwberbja7g3s6mrzw6y-story.html
— Limits on Trump impeachment trial coverage has even C-SPAN upset – MICHAEL M. GRYNBAUM
https://www.chicagotribune.com/nation-world/ct-nw-nyt-senate-impeachment-trial-tv-coverage-20200119-lzs2j3yjmzatbkjy5uq6ujmbue-story.html
— Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s hard exit from the royal family may be more severe than they expected – MARK LANDLER
https://www.chicagotribune.com/nation-world/ct-nw-nyt-prince-harry-meghan-markle-royal-family-20200119-dkwodbyk3rb7xpnn6pq6yswzjq-story.html
— Who is Don Harmon? Meet the new Illinois Senate president – JAMIE MUNKS
https://www.chicagotribune.com/politics/ct-cb-don-harmon-illinois-senate-president-20200120-wptxnwtqnjcp7p2nljspleg2fm-story.html

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— DISGUSTING, TRAGIC: Pot pushers push pot.
https://chicago.suntimes.com/columnists/2020/1/19/21072700/legal-pot-marijuana-illinois
https://chicago.suntimes.com/2020/1/19/21069156/illinois-pot-shortage-supply-medical-legal-cresco-labs
— Don Harmon selected as Illinois Senate president In the end, the Senate Democratic caucus came together to support Don Harmon, D-Oak Park, who had previously served as Assistant Majority Leader — with a deal to ensure that state Sen. Kimberly Lightford, D-Maywood, would maintain her post as Majority Leader. – Tina Sfondeles 
https://chicago.suntimes.com/2020/1/19/21072955/don-harmon-kimberly-lightford-democrats-vote-senate-president
— Fact-check: Challenger Newman railroads the truth with jab at Lipinski over train crossings Congressman Dan Lipinski played no part in the law’s undoing, which Marie Newman’s campaign acknowledged in response to our inquiry. – Kiannah Sepeda-Miller
https://chicago.suntimes.com/2020/1/19/21071038/fact-check-newman-lipinski-railroad-politifact-democratic-primary-congress

DAILY HERALD
— Gun industry gathers amid slumping sales, rising tensions – AP
https://www.dailyherald.com/article/20200119/business/301199945/
— 4-year college costs push minorities into community colleges
https://www.dailyherald.com/article/20200119/news/301199996/

SPRINGFIELD STATE JOURNAL REGISTER
— Harmon elected Senate president – Jerry Nowicki
https://www.sj-r.com/news/20200119/harmon-elected-senate-president

DANVILLE COMMERCIAL NEWS
— Sending wrong message – David E. Smith, Executive Director, Illinois Family Institute, Tinley Park
https://www.commercial-news.com/opinion/letter-sending-wrong-message/article_bd798c58-3a09-11ea-8d25-2bf15a8cc404.html
(FROM THE LETTER TO THE EDITOR: What was Illinois Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton thinking when she purchased recreational marijuana in Chicago on the first day of its legal sales in Illinois? Does she not understand that as a public official she is setting a reckless and foolish example, especially for children and teens? Illinois policy makers are sending a dangerous message to our young people. First, we called it “medicinal.” Now, we call it “recreational.” Gone are the days of “this is your brain on drugs.” Instead, elected officials like Stratton are celebrating drug use by welcoming the marijuana industry to communities throughout the state. Their feckless example will mislead citizens into a diminished understanding of the dangers of drug use until it affects them personally. As the perception of risk plummets, drug use (and addictions) will climb. Not only have lawmakers failed to do their due diligence before passing this marijuana law, but they have also failed to heed the compelling research that indicates how regular use of marijuana affects young people, including an increased risk of psychiatric illnesses and loss of IQ points. Parents, grandparents, teachers, and religious leaders would do well to counter Stratton’s irresponsible example by returning to the sensible message, “just say no to drugs.”)

CHAMPAIGN/URBANA NEWS GAZETTE
— What good are new taxes if there’s no one here to pay them? – Jim Dey
https://www.news-gazette.com/opinion/columns/jim-dey-what-good-are-new-taxes-if-there-s/article_5953c75d-8e65-5dc8-9305-24d6ce11c9b6.html

QUAD CITIES ONLINE
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Ever-increasingly, Trump-haters encourage minorities to hate Trump and to hate his supporters.
https://qconline.com/news/state-and-regional/illinois/us-marks-king-holiday-amid-fears-of-deep-racial-divisions/article_18358e60-8c0d-5040-9872-87ef3d6b1261.html

WRAL
— Trump’s impeachment trial comes at a high point for fans – CNN
https://www.wral.com/trumps-impeachment-comes-at-a-high-point-for-fans/18897153/

CAPITOL FAX
— Harmon coverage roundup
https://capitolfax.com/2020/01/19/harmon-coverage-roundup/
— Harmon react
https://capitolfax.com/2020/01/19/harmon-react/

WASHINGTON TIMES
— Dems elect Harmon to serve as president of Illinois Senate – AP
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2020/jan/19/dems-elect-harmon-to-serve-as-president-of-illinoi/
— DISGUSTING, TRAGIC: Pot pushers push pot.
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2020/jan/19/editorial-illinois-joins-the-rush-to-promote-and-t/

FOX NEWS
— First 2020 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray auctioned for $3 million – Gary Gastelu
https://www.foxnews.com/auto/first-2020-chevrolet-corvette-stingray-million.amp

PJ MEDIA
— ICE Goes to War With New York City Over Sanctuary Policies – RICK MORAN 
https://pjmedia.com/trending/ice-goes-to-war-with-new-york-city-over-sanctuary-policies/

TOWNHALL
— The Entire Women’s March Can Be Summed Up In This One Video – Beth Baumann Beth Baumann
https://townhall.com/tipsheet/bethbaumann/2020/01/19/the-entire-womens-march-can-be-summed-up-in-this-one-video-n2559756

AMERICAN INDEPENDENT
— Former felons could help flip Wisconsin blue in 2020 – AP
https://americanindependent.com/wisconsin-2020-election-former-felons-voter-registration-democrats-donald-trump/

DAILY CALLER
— Buttigieg Says American ‘Economy Needed 11 Million’ Illegal Immigrants – DAVID KRAYDEN (DIERSEN: From what I see, ever-increasingly, Democrat and RINO employers prefer hiring citizens of foreign countries over citizens of America.)
https://dailycaller.com/2020/01/19/buttigieg-american-economy-11-million-illegal-immigrants/

ASSOCIATED PRESS
— Connecticut lawmakers to resurrect age discrimination bill (DIERSEN: I should write a book about those who promote age discrimination the most. I would focus on those in Wheaton, Glen Ellyn, Milton Township, DuPage County, and Illinois who have lots of religious, government, political, and/or financial clout. I would focus on those who claim to be religious, conservative, and/or Republican. I would focus on those who are older, White, and/or male.)
https://www.sacbee.com/news/business/article239440223.html

NEW YORK TIMES
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Ever-increasingly, Democrats make it clear that they are full of hatred against Trump and against anyone who does not share their hatred of Trump.
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/01/19/us/politics/biden-south-carolina-bernie-sanders.html

REPUBLICAN AMERICAN
— New York City has been paying for homeless people to relocate across the country, including Connecticut. Local officials say they aren’t being notified. – BRUNO MATARAZZO JR. (DIERSEN: Over the decades, how many tens, if not hundreds, of thousands of homeless people have Chicago Democrats dumped on DuPage County?)
https://www.rep-am.com/local/news-local/2020/01/18/new-york-city-has-been-paying-for-homeless-people-to-relocate-across-the-country-including-connecticut-local-officials-say-they-arent-being-notified/

LEGAL INSURRECTION
— Number of Islamists in Germany Reaches Record High, Says Intel Agency 12,000 Islamists active across Germany; Berlin emerges as new jihadi stronghold. – Vijeta Uniyal (DIERSEN: I would not be surprised to learn that Germany is far more anti-American now than it was during WWI or WWII.)
https://legalinsurrection.com/2020/01/number-of-islamists-in-germany-reaches-record-high-says-intel-agency/

ABC NEWS
— ‘My story might have turned out very differently if I had been black’: Michael Bloomberg The speech is part of an effort to build support in black and brown communities. – Cheyenne Haslett and Sasha Pezenik (DIERSEN: According to my critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes, because of decimation against minorities and because of discrimination against females, if I had been a minority or a female, I would never have been able to earn a) a job-related bachelor’s degree when I was 21 in 1970 and job-related master’s degrees when I was 27, 31, and 48, b) job-related professional certifications when I was 30, 32, 41, 45, 47, and 48, or c) a job-related professional license when I was 32.)
https://abcnews.go.com/Politics/story-turned-differently-black-michael-bloomberg/story?id=68385678

PROVIDENCE JOURNAL
— Buttigieg fundraiser moved out of LGBTQ bar in Providence – Patrick Anderson
https://www.providencejournal.com/news/20200118/buttigieg-fundraiser-moved-out-of-lgbtq-bar-in-providence

LBGTQ NATION
— Only two Presidential candidates bother to show up to nation’s top LGBTQ conference Of the 16 people running for President, only two appear interested in talking to LGBTQ voters, as most campaigns skipped the top LGBTQ conference. – Juwan J. Holmes (DIERSEN: Those who promote LGBTQ activity focus on destroying those who do not promote LGBTQ activity.) 
https://www.lgbtqnation.com/2020/01/two-presidential-candidates-bother-show-nations-top-lgbtq-conference/

January 16 Evening Edition

ABC7
— Marijuana health risks remain despite legalization in Illinois, doctors say
https://abc7chicago.com/5855832/

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— OUTSTANDING: Opt Out group nets more than $4K in donations in fight to oppose pot sales in Naperville – ERIN HEGARTY
https://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/naperville-sun/ct-nvs-opt-out-naperville-fundraising-cannabis-referendum-st-20200117-2wyvfgozmraxbofenqbl3bjk5q-story.html
(FROM THE ARTICLE: Among those giving money were state Rep. Grant Wehrli, R-Naperville, who contributed $500 and Naperville Planning and Zoning Commission member Krishna Bansal, who donated $250. Wehrli is unopposed in the Republican primary in his bid to be returned to his seat representing the 41st District, which includes a large portion of Naperville. Bansal is a candidate in the 2020 Republican primary for the 11th District seat currently held by U.S. Rep. Bill Foster, D-Naperville. The largest single donation of $1,545 came from an Aurora resident, and most Naperville residents donated between $200 and $531 each, records show. One person from Virginia contributed $200. Two Naperville people bought $455 worth of “opt out buttons” for the campaign, the report said.)
— At White House ceremony, President Trump calls out for no-show Chicago billionaire Ken Griffin: ‘Where the hell is he?’ – Lisa Donovan
https://www.chicagotribune.com/politics/ct-trump-calls-out-ken-griffin-20200116-irdz2xo2jffwrli5wlxrkedc4e-story.html
— Cook County Board approves 3% tax on recreational weed sales starting July 1, will study drug’s effect on region – LOLLY BOWEAN
https://www.chicagotribune.com/marijuana/illinois/ct-cook-county-board-approves-recreatioal-weed-tax-20200116-3tm7vgx5qzb6zjoti5lwb6mtdy-story.html
— CNN’s shameful treatment of Bernie Sanders – John Kass
https://www.chicagotribune.com/columns/john-kass/ct-bernie-sanders-cnn-kass-20200116-avuaiaxbfvdkbb2w6y4yoiafuq-story.html

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— Democrats to choose new Senate president, eyeing the call of history — and ‘shadows’ of the feds It appears the field to replace outgoing Illinois Senate President John Cullerton has dwindled to two power-players: Majority Leader Kimberly Lightford, D-Maywood, and Assistant Majority Leader Don Harmon, D-Oak Park. – Tina Sfondeles
https://chicago.suntimes.com/politics/2020/1/16/21067310/democrats-senate-president-harmon-lightford-cullerton-history-federal-investigation

DAILY HERALD
— Suburban lawmakers consider statewide lobbyist regulation – Marni Pyke
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20200116/suburban-lawmakers-consider-statewide-lobbyist-regulation
— Mayor Suess says the state of Wheaton is ‘quite good’ – Robert Sanchez
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20200116/mayor-suess-says-the-state-of-wheaton-is-quite-good

CHAMPAIGN/URBANA NEWS GAZETTE & KNOX STUDENT
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: DISGUSTING, TRAGIC: Pot pushers push pot.
https://www.news-gazette.com/opinion/editorials/editorial-early-returns/article_abdc1de9-df0b-5446-82fd-704748b8050c.html
http://www.theknoxstudent.com/news/2020/01/15/expect-visiting-dispensary/#.XiCvHCN_OM8

STATELINE
— Illinois residents receive some of the most robocalls in the country
https://www.mystateline.com/news/local-news/illinois-residents-receive-some-of-the-most-robocalls-in-the-country/

WILL
— DISGUSTING, TRAGIC: How College Campuses In Illinois Are Preparing Students To Work In The Cannabis Industry – CHRISTINE HERMAN
https://will.illinois.edu/21stshow/program/colleges-preparing-students-for-cannabis-businesses

WGIL
— OUTSTANDING: BUSTOS SUPPORTS PASSING OF AGE DISCRIMINATION BILL
https://www.wgil.com/2020/01/16/bustos-supports-passing-of-age-discrimination-bill/

WJBC
— Illinois commission on lobbyists hears concerns about lack of uniform standards, shadow lobbying, loopholes
http://www.wjbc.com/2020/01/16/illinois-commission-on-lobbyists-hears-concerns-about-lack-of-uniform-standards-shadow-lobbying-loopholes/
— Fewer Illinois taxpayers are on the hook for growing public sector pension liabilities
http://www.wjbc.com/2020/01/16/fewer-illinois-taxpayers-are-on-the-hook-for-growing-public-sector-pension-liabilities/

WQAD
— Iowa Police keeping eye on Illinois border for recreational marijuana, as national trends point to higher possession arrests – ANDREA FLORES
https://wqad.com/2020/01/16/iowa-police-keeping-eye-on-illinois-border-for-recreational-marijuana-as-national-trends-point-to-higher-possession-arrests/

MCHENRY COUNTY BLOG
— Chris Lauzen Reviews His Time as Kane County Board Chairman and Announces His Endorsement of Dave Rickert as Successor
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/01/16/chris-lauzen-reviews-his-time-as-kane-county-board-chairman-and-announces-his-endorsement-of-dave-rickert-as-successor/ 
— Skillicorn Reports on Campaign Finance
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/01/16/skillicorn-reports-on-campaign-finance/

BREITBART
— Donald Trump’s ‘Hire American’ Policy Gets More Jobs for Americans – NEIL MUNRO16 Ja
https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2020/01/16/donald-trumps-hire-american-policy-gets-more-jobs-for-americans/

TOWNHALL
— Latest Migrant Caravan: Hundreds of Hondurans Head to U.S. Border – Bronson Stocking
https://townhall.com/tipsheet/bronsonstocking/2020/01/15/latest-migrant-caravan-n2559600

EPOCH TIMES
— Gallup Poll Shows US Center-Right Ideologically – MATTHEW VADUM
https://www.theepochtimes.com/gallup-poll-shows-us-center-right-ideologically_3206248.html

HUFFINGTON POST
— Already Shut Out Of GOP Primaries, Joe Walsh Gets Shut Out At The RNC, Too The former congressman and Trump challenger couldn’t get past the front desk at Republican Party headquarters to make his complaint. – S.V. Date
https://www.huffpost.com/entry/joe-walsh-republican-party-trump_n_5e20bfc2c5b6321176103583

UPI
— Walsh protests at RNC HQ – Clyde Hughes
https://www.upi.com/Top_News/US/2020/01/16/Candidate-challenging-Trump-in-2020-race-protests-at-RNC-HQ/8301579197386/

WALL STREET JOURNAL
— Stay Woke, Drop Out In its wake, identity politics leaves a trail of failed Democratic candidates. – Kimberley A. Strassel
https://www.wsj.com/articles/stay-woke-drop-out-11579220294

January 11 Evening Edition

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— OUTSTANDING: At least 1,000 anti-abortion marchers rally in the Loop – MADELINE BUCKLEY
https://www.chicagotribune.com/news/breaking/ct-march-for-life-chicago-20200111-5fd3dnswwvdhlntly4cxu3ofjy-story.html
— While Nazi sympathizer Arthur Jones protests, Orland Park residents turn out to talk social justice – JESSE WRIGHT
https://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/daily-southtown/ct-sta-newman-jones-events-st-0112-20200111-bo2gi7w5zndq3fg24wisudcpg4-story.html
— Seeking to give residents a break on property tax, legislative task force recommends expanding sales tax. Gov. J.B. Pritzker, who’s pushing a graduated income tax, says there’s got to be another way. – JAMIE MUNKS and DAN PETRELLA
https://www.chicagotribune.com/politics/ct-illinois-property-tax-task-force-20200111-pwbldyzyt5afpjdm3catlklnwu-story.html

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— Lightfoot ‘has the votes’ to pass marijuana consumption ordinance, puts kibosh on 606 development freeze “We have to have places for people to be able to legally consume marijuana,” Lightfoot says. – Fran Spielman 
https://chicago.suntimes.com/cannabis/2020/1/10/21060658/lori-lightfoot-marijuana-consumption-ordinance-606-development-freeze
— Cullerton predicts Lightfoot will get casino gambling fix, graduated real estate transfer tax during spring session Retiring Illinois Senate President John Cullerton says Lori Lightfoot is “on a learning curve” in Springfield, unlike his wily friend Rahm Emanuel, who majored in political arm-twisting – Fran Spielman 
https://chicago.suntimes.com/fran-spielman-show/2020/1/10/21060325/cullerton-lightfoot-casino-gambling-real-estate-transfer-tax-spring-session

DAILY HERALD
— Madigan’s latest scandal, Springfield’s latest outrage – Editorial
https://www.dailyherald.com/discuss/20200111/editorial-madigans-latest-scandal-springfields-latest-outrage
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Trump-haters promote Trump-haters.
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20200111/meet-mark-galli-the-wheaton-evangelical-who-called-out-trump

NBC5
— Mayor Lori Lightfoot Suggests She May be Open to Lowering Recreational Cannabis Taxes Of the 11 states where recreational marijuana has been legalized, Illinois’ taxes are second only to Washington state – Phil Rogers
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/mayor-lori-lightfoot-says-she-may-be-open-to-lowering-recreational-cannabis-taxes/2199489/

HERALD & REVIEW
— How will Decatur-area employers handle workers who smoke marijuana? A look at the legal issues surrounding cannabis. – Analisa Trofimuk (DIERSEN: I would not want to work for, work with, or supervise pot smokers.)
https://herald-review.com/news/local/govt-and-politics/how-will-decatur-area-employers-handle-workers-who-smoke-marijuana/article_eaf7d210-d937-5f26-bb1e-2a2fe4400639.html

KANKAKEE DAILY JOURNAL
— Illinois taxing itself into irrelevancy – Editorial
https://www.daily-journal.com/opinion/editorials/illinois-taxing-itself-into-irrelevancy/article_0328b94e-33b2-11ea-b8b5-5ba49a8a96eb.html

EVANSTON ROUNDTABLE
— City’s Reparations Subcommittee Members Give Preliminary Views on Form of Reparations – Larry Gavin (DIERSEN: Do those who represent you on your city council favor or oppose reparations? If they favor reparations, how much reparations do they want you to pay? Overwhelmingly, those who favor reparations want those who have the following demographics to pay the most reparations: Trump supporter, Protestant, conservative, patriotic, Republican, American, White, male, older, non-poor, gun owner, German American, draft avoider, and/or those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.) 
https://evanstonroundtable.com/Content/City-News/City-News/Article/City-s-Reparations-Subcommittee-Members-Give-Preliminary-Views-on-Form-of-Reparations/15/26/17406

MCHENRY COUNTY BLOG
— IL-14: All Candidates Will Participate in MCC Debate
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/01/11/il-14-all-candidates-will-participate-in-mcc-debate/

WASHINGTON TIMES
— Former press secretaries of both parties urge White House to resume briefings – Andrew Blake
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2020/jan/11/white-house-urged-by-former-spokesmen-to-resume-re/

AMERICAN CONSERVATIVE
— The Insanity Of Transgenderism – Rod Dreher
https://www.theamericanconservative.com/dreher/the-insanity-of-transgenderism/

TOWNHALL
— UNACCEPTABLE: NY Law Automatically Registers Illegal Aliens to Vote – Bronson Stocking
https://townhall.com/tipsheet/bronsonstocking/2020/01/10/ny-law-will-automatically-register-illegal-aliens-to-vote-n2559325

CBN NEWS
— Surge in ER Visits After New Marijuana Laws Take Effect – Lorie Johnson
https://www1.cbn.com/cbnnews/health/2020/january/surge-in-er-visits-after-new-marijuana-laws-take-effect

CNN
— Many millennials are worse off than their parents — a first in American history – Tami Luhby
https://www.cnn.com/2020/01/11/politics/millennials-income-stalled-upward-mobility-us/

WASHINGTON POST
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: A Trump hater says: ‘A national disgrace’: As impeachment hung over a president’s head, he went on a wild rally tour.
https://www.washingtonpost.com/history/2020/01/11/national-disgrace-impeachment-hung-over-presidents-head-he-went-wild-rally-tour/

24/7 WALL STREET
— Black Unemployment Rates Nearly 70% Higher Than National Average – Douglas A. McIntyre 
https://247wallst.com/jobs/2020/01/11/black-unemployment-rates-nearly-70-higher-than-national-average/