November 16 Evening Edition

ABC7
— DISGUSTING, TRAGIC: Chicago area marijuana dispensaries hosting job fair this weekend
https://abc7chicago.com/business/chicago-area-marijuana-dispensaries-hosting-job-fair-this-weekend/5701717/
— Springfield insider Michael McClain continued to receive paychecks after retirement
https://abc7chicago.com/politics/weekend-watch-springfield-insider-kept-getting-paid-after-retirement/5701535/

FOX NEWS CHICAGO
— Trump undergoes medical tests
https://www.fox32chicago.com/news/trump-undergoes-medical-tests

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— Limits on use of pot in public are all about getting this new freedom right Illinois is still working through this social experiment. Why push it? – Editorial (DIERSEN: Pot brings down everything and everyone around it.) 
https://chicago.suntimes.com/2019/11/15/20966890/recreational-pot-illinois-public-consumption-law-smoking-joints
— Cullerton escapes storm of federal investigations but clouds linger Cullerton has always been a unique case study — an old-style Chicago Democratic Machine stalwart wrapped in a lakefront liberal veneer. That’s not all bad, and it’s not all good, either. – Mark Brown
https://chicago.suntimes.com/columnists/2019/11/15/20967476/cullerton-retirement-illinois-senate-president-federal-investigations
— Successor to former state Rep. Luis Arroyo chosen, but one Cook County Democrat says ‘the fix is in’ Using proxy votes of Arroyo, who resigned after he was charged with bribery, could set up a fight with Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan, who had warned against any involvement by Arroyo in choosing his successor. – Rachel Hinton
https://chicago.suntimes.com/2019/11/15/20967466/luis-arroyo-replacement-cook-county-democrats-delgado-madigan

DAILY HERALD
— Arroyo’s replacement chosen with his organization’s support – AP
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20191116/arroyos-replacement-chosen-with-his-organizations-support

MCHENRY COUNTY BLOG
— McSweeney Weighs In with Ethics Bill to Allow Release of Inspector General’ “Founded Reports”
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2019/11/16/mcsweeney-weighs-in-with-ethics-bill-to-allow-release-of-inspector-general-founded-reports/

GOPUSA
— ‘Climate migrants,’ the left’s tool to pry borders wide open
http://www.gopusa.com/?p=79553
— Chick-fil-A food truck triggers walkout of Oregon high school snowflakes
http://www.gopusa.com/?p=79584

AMERICAN THINKER
— What Can We Really Blame the Boomers For? – Jeremy Egerer
https://www.americanthinker.com/articles/2019/11/what_can_we_really_blame_the_boomers_for.html

DAILY WIRE
— Young People Ignorant Of History – Walter E. Williams
https://www.dailywire.com/news/williams-young-people-ignorant-of-history

PJ MEDIA
— Obama Warns Democratic Candidates that Voters ‘Don’t Want to See Crazy Stuff’ From Them – RICK MORAN
https://pjmedia.com/trending/obama-warns-democratic-candidates-that-voters-dont-want-to-see-crazy-stuff-from-them/

THE HILL
— America’s workers continue to struggle despite ‘strong’ jobs reports – DANIEL ALPERT AND MICHAEL STUMO
https://thehill.com/opinion/finance/470769-americas-workers-continue-to-struggle-despite-strong-jobs-reports
(FROM THE ARTICLE: Where manufacturing once provided skilled, good-paying work — including benefits and health care — Americans lacking a college degree now find themselves becoming progressively more underemployed. Almost two-thirds of America’s workforce (65.1 percent) does not have a college degree. And so, 100 million Americans are watching their employment prospects gradually deteriorate.)
— Growing 2020 field underscores Democratic divide – MAX GREENWOOD
https://thehill.com/homenews/campaign/470701-growing-2020-field-underscores-democratic-divide

NEW YORK TIMES
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: A Trump-hater says “Fox News? More Like Trump’s Impeachment Shield.”
https://www.nytimes.com/2019/11/16/opinion/sunday/fox-news-donald-trump.html

WASHINGTON POST
— Where 2020 Democrats stand on Economic inequality – Kevin Uhrmacher
https://www.washingtonpost.com/graphics/politics/policy-2020/economic-inequality/

FORBES
— San Francisco And NYC Begin To See The Ugly Side Of Socialism – Panos Mourdoukoutas
https://www.forbes.com/sites/panosmourdoukoutas/2019/11/16/san-francisco-and-nyc-begin-to-see-the-ugly-side-of-socialism/#25dc5de712b0

November 12 Evening Edition

ABC7
— DISGUSTING, TRAGIC: 14 Illinois medical marijuana dispensaries issued ‘same-site’ licenses to sell weed, including 3 in Chicago
https://abc7chicago.com/business/recreational-marijuana-dispensary-same-site-licenses-issued;-3-in-chicago/5690215/
— Mayor Lori Lightfoot in Springfield to push for rework of tax formula for Chicago casino – Craig Wall
https://abc7chicago.com/politics/lightfoot-pitches-plan-to-lawmakers-for-chicago-casino-/5691748/

NBC5
— Chicago Mayor Pleads Case in Springfield on Casino, Budget Lightfoot is aiming for legislation that would help Chicago attract casino developers
https://www.nbcchicago.com/blogs/ward-room/chicago-mayor-pleads-case-in-springfield-on-casino-budget-564821491.html

CBS2
— With Budget Help Unlikely In Springfield, Mayor Lori Lightfoot Lays Out Alternatives To Avoid Bigger Property Tax Hike
https://chicago.cbslocal.com/2019/11/12/mayor-lori-lightfoot-city-budget-plan-b-real-estate-transfer-tax/

FOX NEWS CHICAGO
— Chicago mayor pleads case in Springfield on casino, budget – AP
https://www.fox32chicago.com/news/chicago-mayor-pleads-case-in-springfield-on-casino-budget-2

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— As recreational marijuana comes to Illinois, beware the dangers of THC vaping – Editorial
https://www.chicagotribune.com/opinion/editorials/ct-editorial-marijuana-vaping-vitamin-e-acetate-20191112-a5s3yugyynd33e7mberwe6vlja-story.html
— Recreational pot issue generating ‘enthusiastic’ debate throughout Southland as towns mull allowing sales – TED SLOWIK
https://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/daily-southtown/opinion/ct-sta-slowik-new-lenox-marijiuana-st-1113-20191112-alrtzszzpjgovpkkexl5w55goy-story.html
— House Speaker Michael Madigan promises challenge if former Rep. Luis Arroyo takes part in choosing his replacement – JAMIE MUNKS
https://www.chicagotribune.com/politics/ct-michael-madigan-luis-arroyo-replacement-20191111-clqandws25ehplvcynfxoqauha-story.html
— The Daily’s coverage of Jeff Sessions: A teaching moment for Northwestern – Editorial
https://www.chicagotribune.com/opinion/editorials/ct-editorial-northwestern-daily-sessions-student-newspaper-20191112-sbqrkiuahnhoniq7vez5xdc24u-story.html
— DISGUSTING, TRAGIC: DuPage County Board lifts 10-year ban, votes to allow video gaming in unincorporated areas – ALICIA FABBRE
https://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/naperville-sun/ct-nvs-dupage-reverses-ban-video-gaming-st-1113-20191113-fr4ar6wz4zcixeaem5yaoybxne-story.html
(FROM THE ARTICLE: Commissioner Tim Elliott, R-Glen Ellyn, said the downside is people have to lose money at the machines in order for the county to receive any money in video gambling taxes. “The revenue we would receive as a county is a fraction of what our residents would lose,” Elliot said, estimating gamers would have to lose a total of $5.5 million for the county to take in $276,000. “That’s not economic development. That is the opposite of economic development.” . . . Board member Pete DiCianni, R-Elmhurst, requested the vote be tabled so that people would have a chance to weigh in, but other commissioners countered that the item was on the agenda and the public had notice of the meeting. DiCianni, who also suggested letting voters decide if the ban should be lifted, said allowing video gambling in unincorporated areas would put more pressure on municipalities that have banned it.)

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— Lessons from The Daily Northwestern’s apology for doing good journalism College journalists are under pressure because campus groups don’t necessarily appreciate the basic practices and standards of what is newsworthy. – Editorial
https://chicago.suntimes.com/2019/11/12/20961314/daily-northwestern-university-editorial-college-journalism-harvard-crimson-deadspin-troy-closson

DAILY HERALD
— DISGUSTING, TRAGIC: DuPage County lifts ban on video gambling – Robert Sanchez
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20191112/dupage-county-lifts-ban-on-video-gambling
(FROM THE ARTICLE: Still, six Republican board members voted against the repeal: Grant Eckhoff of Wheaton, Tim Elliott of Glen Ellyn, Pete DiCianni of Elmhurst, Sean Noonan of Elmhurst, Jim Healy of Naperville and Robert Larsen of Wheaton. Larsen said he has seen the negative impacts of gambling. And while lifting the ban will generate revenue for the county, he said, “not all revenue is good revenue.” “I don’t think it’s right for DuPage County,” he said. Elliott said he’s concerned that lifting the ban will create problems for businesses in municipalities that prohibit video gambling. “The two largest municipalities in my district — Wheaton and Glen Ellyn — have banned video gaming,” Elliott said. “What are you going to do to them when you allow video gaming in every unincorporated area that borders them?”)
— OUTSTANDING: Kane County Board bans recreational pot sales in unincorporated areas – James Fuller
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20191112/kane-county-board-bans-recreational-pot-sales-in-unincorporated-areas
— Lake County Board adopts $571.8 million budget, keeps tax levy flat – Russell Lissau
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20191112/lake-county-board-adopts-5718-million-budget-keeps-tax-levy-flat
— DuPage County voters to decide if recorder’s office should be eliminated – Robert Sanchez
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20191112/dupage-county-voters-to-decide-if-recorders-office-should-be-eliminated
— Illinois House GOP pushes once again for ‘urgent’ ethics overhauls – JERRY NOWICKI
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20191112/illinois-house-gop-pushes-once-again-for-urgent-ethics-overhauls

FOX ILLINOIS
— Report: Election vendors are ‘prime targets,’ need oversight – AP
https://foxillinois.com/news/connect-to-congress/report-election-vendors-are-prime-targets-need-oversight

NPR ILLINOIS
— Trump Impeachment Plays Out In Closely Divided 13th Congressional District
https://www.nprillinois.org/post/trump-impeachment-plays-out-closely-divided-illinoisdistrict#stream/0

DUPAGE COUNTY
— DISGUSTING, TRAGIC: DuPage County Lifts Video Gambling Ban
https://www.dupageco.org/Content.aspx?id=61658

MCHENRY COUNTY BLOG
— IL-14: James Marter Update
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2019/11/12/il-14-james-marter-update-2/ 
— IL-14: Anthony Catella Releases Video
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2019/11/12/il-14-anthony-catella-releases-video/
— IL-14: Sue Rezin, the Bull-fighter, with Winning Record, Part 2: Opportunities
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2019/11/12/il-14-sue-rezin-the-bull-fighter-with-winning-record-part-2-opportunities/ 
— Dan Ugaste Supports Ethics Reforms
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2019/11/12/dan-ugaste-supports-ethics-reforms/

CAPITOL FAX
— Ban these sweepstakes machines
https://capitolfax.com/2019/11/12/ban-these-sweepstakes-machines/

AMERICAN THINKER
— Why Trump is the Black Voters’ Clear Choice in 2020 – Lloyd Marcus
https://www.americanthinker.com/articles/2019/11/why_trump_is_black_voters_clear_choice_in_2020.html
— How the Deep State Media Operate – Lawrence Sellin
https://www.americanthinker.com/articles/2019/11/how_the_deep_state_media_operate.html

BREITBART
— Trump: Open Borders Threatens the Wage Gains of America’s Lowest-Income Workers – John Carney
https://www.breitbart.com/economy/2019/11/12/immigration-pushes-down-wages/

THE HILL
— Mark Sanford exits GOP presidential primary – RACHEL FRAZIN 
https://thehill.com/homenews/campaign/470061-mark-sanford-exits-gop-presidential-primary
— Duckworth celebrates Veterans Day with deported veterans in Mexico – REBECCA KLAR 
https://thehill.com/homenews/senate/470020-duckworth-spent-veterans-day-in-mexico-with-deported-veterans

NEW YORK POST
— Millennials complain about age discrimination more than older people – Noah Manskar (DIERSEN: If are a federal employee who is Republican, White, male, and/or non-veteran who does not make 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, the federal government will get rid of you.)
https://nypost.com/2019/11/12/millenials-complain-about-age-discrimination-more-than-older-people-survey/

FORBES
— Rev Up Your On-The-Job Training To Attract And Engage Young Talent – Mark C. Perna (DIERSEN: I worked for IRS 1971-1980 and for GAO 1980-1997. The entire first 6 months that I worked for IRS was classroom and on-the-job training. During the almost 9 years that I worked for IRS and the almost 18 years that I worked for GAO, both agencies provided me with lots of high-quality relevant in-house training.) 
https://www.forbes.com/sites/markcperna/2019/11/12/rev-up-training-to-attract-and-engage-young-talent/

November 9 Evening Edition

ABC7
— ‘Baby Trump’ balloon slashed at appearance outside Alabama-LSU game A man charged the balloon with a knife and cut an 8-foot-long gash in the back, the group that owns the balloon said. – AP
https://abc7chicago.com/politics/baby-trump-balloon-slashed-at-alabama-appearance/5686639/

NBC5
— Activists Criticize Hiring of Chicago Police Interim Superintendent Black Lives Matter of Los Angeles sent Chicago residents a “warning letter” about Charlie Beck – Chris Hush
https://www.nbcchicago.com/blogs/ward-room/Charlie-beck-interim-chicago-police-superintendent-564711302.html

CBS2
— A Look At Chicago’s Interim Top Cop: Charlie Beck – Dana Kozlov
https://chicago.cbslocal.com/2019/11/08/a-look-at-chicagos-interim-top-cop-charlie-beck/

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— GI Bill opened doors to college for many vets, but politicians created a separate one for blacks – AP
https://www.chicagotribune.com/sns-gi-bill-opened-doors-to-college-for-many-vets-but-politicians-created-a-separate-one-for-blacks-126394-20191109-story.html

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— Activist warns of ‘strong protests’ over city’s pick for interim top cop as officials tour police districts On Saturday, former Los Angeles Police Chief Charlie Beck, Supt. Eddie Johnson and Mayor Lori Lightfoot toured police districts to help Beck familiarize himself with the city. – Jake Wittich
https://chicago.suntimes.com/metro-state/2019/11/9/20957016/charlie-beck-eddie-johnson-lori-lightfoot-black-lives-matter-protests-police

DAILY HERALD
— Public safety pension investment returns are missing targets — by nearly $1 billion – Jake Griffin
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20191109/public-safety-pension-investment-returns-are-missing-targets-x2014-by-nearly-1-billion

KANKAKEE DAILY JOURNAL
— $100K+ pensioners increasing quickly – David Giuliani 
https://www.daily-journal.com/news/local/k-pensioners-increasing-quickly/article_3922fa3c-001d-11ea-8145-3b073dd74ebd.html
— Three cheers for refugee reduction – Michelle Malkin
https://www.daily-journal.com/opinion/columnists/michelle-malkin-three-cheers-for-refugee-reduction/article_2b9ce3e8-0093-11ea-99b1-e33ceadd2d1f.html

NPR ILLINOIS
— Stress Over Mass Shootings, Health Care Access High Among Latinos, Survey Finds – PATTI NEIGHMOND 
https://www.nprillinois.org/post/stress-over-mass-shootings-health-care-access-high-among-latinos-survey-finds#stream/0

WILLIAM J KELLY
— Numerous lawsuits filed against Mark Curran in Lake County; Special Prosecutor to be Named in Mark Curran Battery Case
https://www.williamjkelly.org/

GOPUSA
— Democrats demand pay for illegals caught in MS ICE raids; many worked with Americans’ stolen ID
http://www.gopusa.com/?p=79103
— Sanctuary state governor fails to attend funeral for deputy killed by illegal alien
http://www.gopusa.com/?p=79172
— Black voters rally behind Trump
http://www.gopusa.com/?p=79158
— More young Muslim women elected to local and state offices
http://www.gopusa.com/more-young-muslim-women-elected-to-local-and-state-offices/

AMERICAN THINKER
— The Nazism of Democrat Gun Control – Rich Logis and Scott Newmark
https://www.americanthinker.com/articles/2019/11/the_nazism_of_democrat_gun_control.html

TOWNHALL
— CNN Reporters Blame Trump For the Death of Elijah Cummings – Bronson Stocking
https://townhall.com/tipsheet/bronsonstocking/2019/11/09/cnn-reporters-blame-trump-for-the-death-of-elijah-cummings-n2556205

THE HILL
— The appalling discrimination against America’s young conservatives – DOUGLAS MACKINNON
https://thehill.com/opinion/campaign/469261-the-appalling-discrimination-against-americas-young-conservatives

WASHINGTON POST
— A library wanted a New York Times subscription. Officials refused, citing Trump and ‘fake news.’ – Antonia Noori Farzan (DIERSEN: If you were me, what would you do encourage Republican Party leaders in Illinois to encourage Republicans in Illinois to read GOPUSA ILLINOIS emails?) 
https://www.washingtonpost.com/nation/2019/11/05/new-york-times-citrus-county-florida-library-subscription-rejected-fake-news/
(FROM THE ARTICLE: The librarians of Citrus County, Fla., had what seemed like a modest wish: A digital subscription to the New York Times. For about $2,700 annually, they reasoned, they could offer their roughly 70,000 patrons an easy way to research and catch up on the news. But when their request came before the Citrus County commission last month, local officials literally laughed out loud. One commissioner, Scott Carnahan, declared the paper to be “fake news.” “I agree with President Trump,” he said. “I will not be voting for this. I don’t want the New York Times in this county.” In a move that is generating intense online backlash, all five members of the commission agreed to reject the library’s request. The discussion took place Oct. 24, the same day the Trump administration announced plans to cancel federal agencies’ subscriptions to the Times and The Washington Post. While there’s no apparent connection — the Citrus County meeting began several hours before the Wall Street Journal broke the news of the new edict — the controversy unfolding in central Florida highlights how politicians nationwide are parroting the president’s disparaging rhetoric about the media.)

LGBTQ NATION
— Children’s author Robin Stevenson rips (Wheaton) school district for bowing to homophobic parent At least one student has already changed their mind about coming out due to Stevenson’s cancelled visit, according to the author. – Juwan J. Holmes
https://www.lgbtqnation.com/2019/11/childrens-author-robin-stevenson-rips-illinois-school-district-bowing-homophobic-parent/

COLDWELL BANKER
— FOR SALE: OFFICE BUILDING: 520 West Roosevelt Road, Wheaton – $425,000
https://www.coldwellbankerhomes.com/il/wheaton/520-west-roosevelt-rd/pid_33673655/

November 8 Evening Edition

ABC7
— What harm does second-hand fumes from vaping cause to young lungs? Medical experts want to know – Dale Yurong
https://abc7chicago.com/health/what-is-the-impact-of-second-hand-fumes-from-vaping/5679980/

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— No vending machine sales? No cannabis runs across state lines? Waukegan’s marijuana ordinance spells out the realities of legalization – DAN MORAN
https://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/lake-county-news-sun/opinion/ct-lns-moran-waukegan-marijuana-ordinance-st-1109-20191108-45h37j2ocnai5lyix5n6wt5x3y-story.html
— ComEd enjoyed major success in Springfield by hiring lobbyists who were former lawmakers or Madigan staffers. Now the feds are scrutinizing the utility’s practices. – Ray Long
https://www.chicagotribune.com/investigations/ct-comed-exelon-lobbyist-mike-madigan-democrats-20191108-hi52ufql6zea3m4qjjb7m4bygu-story.html
— Elgin launches program to help residents understand how the city budget works and where their money is going – GLORIA CASAS
https://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/elgin-courier-news/ct-ecn-elgin-budget-101-st-1110-20191109-zjjbdzk2ujabvjwdcd77f2zfai-story.html

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— Broken state lobbying laws won’t be fixed in a week Some lobbyists for sweepstakes machines registered late — or not at all. – Mark Brown
https://chicago.suntimes.com/columnists/2019/11/8/20955896/lobbyists-register-springfield-state-legislators-arroyo-link-gambling-laws

CRAIN’S CHICAGO BUSINESS
— Your old SALT deduction is about to become a hot topic again Illinois Democrat Brad Schneider is pushing to at least partially repeal a portion of the big tax law passed by Trump and the GOP: the $10,000 cap on deductions for state and local taxes. He says it should clear the House soon, but what fate will it meet in the Senate? – GREG HINZ (DIERSEN: Trump should increase the $10,000 SALT cap to $20,000 for married filing jointly.)
https://www.chicagobusiness.com/greg-hinz-politics/your-old-salt-deduction-about-become-hot-topic-again
— Illinois needs cannabis-friendly state bank to protect vulnerable communities In an industry that does not enjoy the luxury and safety of the federal banking system, one of the smartest ways to protect revenue is to purchase real estate. And that carries risks for some neighborhoods. – KAM BUCKNER
https://www.chicagobusiness.com/opinion/illinois-needs-cannabis-friendly-state-bank-protect-vulnerable-communities

HERALD & REVIEW
— Amtrak ridership hits record highs on two Illinois lines – PETER HANCOCK
https://herald-review.com/news/state-and-regional/amtrak-ridership-hits-record-highs-on-two-illinois-lines/article_25e60a05-d72e-5a04-8e1d-226ba5cdad24.html

DAILY EGYPTIAN
— Black students are disproportionately cited for drug-related offenses at SIU – Kallie Cox (DIERSEN: I am a 71-year-old White male. I have never used an illegal drug and I never will.)
https://dailyegyptian.com/97902/showcase/black-students-are-disproportionately-cited-for-drug-related-offenses-at-siu/

NEWS CHANNEL 20
— New report: Majority of kids in Illinois not ready for kindergarten – Nikki McGee
https://newschannel20.com/news/local/new-report-majority-of-kids-in-illinois-not-ready-for-kindergarten

DUPAGE POLICY JOURNAL
— Ives earns Lake County GOP endorsement for 6th Congressional District run – Glenn Minnis
https://dupagepolicyjournal.com/stories/519428696-ives-earns-lake-county-gop-endorsement-for-6th-congressional-district-run
— Ives criticizes Rep. Casten’s attempts ‘to nullify an election result he didn’t like’ – Glenn Minnis 
https://dupagepolicyjournal.com/stories/518586006-ives-criticizes-rep-casten-s-attempts-to-nullify-an-election-result-he-didn-t-like

ILLINOIS REVIEW
— 1776, NOT 1619: AMERICA WAS FOUNDED ON LIBERTY, NOT SLAVERY
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2019/11/1776-not-1619-america-was-founded-on-liberty-not-slavery.html
— CPS TEACHER PAY UP, CPS ENROLLMENT DOWN BY ANOTHER 6000
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2019/11/cps-teacher-pay-up-cps-enrollment-down-by-another-6000-.html
— SKILLICORN PUSHES TO SAVE DAYLIGHT TIME LONGER IN ILLINOIS
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2019/11/skillicorn-pushes-to-save-daylight-longer-illinois.html
— IVES SALUTES VETERANS
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2019/11/ives-salutes-veterans-.html
— THORNER: REV. FRANKLIN GRAHAM: TRUMP IS PRESIDENT BECAUSE OF GOD
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2019/11/thorner-rev-franklin-graham-trump-is-president-because-of-god.html
— PRO-TRUMP WRITERS PROMOTE AMERICAN GREATNESS WEBSITE IN UNLIKELY CHICAGO SUBURBS
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2019/11/pro-trump-writers-promote-american-greatness-website-in-unlikely-chicago-suburbs.html

CAPITOL NEWS ILLINOIS
— Lawmakers gearing up for final week of veto session – PETER HANCOCK
https://www.capitolnewsillinois.com/Blog/Posts/578/Uncategorized/2019/11/Lawmakers-gearing-up-for-final-week-of-veto-session/blog-post/

CAPITOL FAX
— Corruption roundup
https://capitolfax.com/2019/11/08/corruption-roundup-6/

WASHINGTON TIMES
— Trump calls on black voters to reject Democrats, says impeachment ‘failing fast’ – Dave Boyer
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2019/nov/8/trump-calls-black-voters-reject-democrats-says-imp/

FOX NEWS
— Trump campaign manager claims Dems are ‘freaked out’ over campaign’s digital dominance – Kristin Fisher
https://www.foxnews.com/politics/trump-campaign-manager-claims-dems-are-freaked-out-over-campaigns-digital-dominance

BREITBART
— Poll: Nearly 6-in-10 Floridians Oppose Driver’s Licenses for Illegal Aliens – JOHN BINDER
https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2019/11/08/poll-nearly-6-in-10-floridians-oppose-drivers-licenses-for-illegal-aliens/

NEWS BUSTERS
— Never-Trumper Bill Kristol Gave $1,000 Each to All Three GOP Trump Challengers – Joseph Vazquez
https://www.newsbusters.org/blogs/business/joseph-vazquez/2019/11/08/never-trumper-bill-kristol-gave-1000-each-all-three-gop

THE HILL
— Bloomberg officially files to run in Alabama presidential primary – TAL AXELROD
https://thehill.com/homenews/campaign/469690-bloomberg-files-for-alabama-presidential-primary

NEW YORK TIMES
— Those People We Tried to Cancel? They’re All Hanging Out Together Depriving people of a platform works — in unexpected ways. – John McDermott (DIERSEN: I should write a book about those who worked the hardest to end my TAPROOT Republicans of Illinois chairmanship, Wheaton Chamber of Commerce Government Affairs Committee membership, Milton Township Republican Central Committee webmaster service, Illinois Center Right Coalition Steering Committee membership, American Association of Political Consultants Midwest Chapter board membership, GAO employment, etc.)
https://www.nytimes.com/2019/11/02/style/what-is-cancel-culture.html

WALL STREET JOURNAL
— Trump Revs Up Effort to Win Black Vote President tells Atlanta crowd he has improved African-Americans’ employment opportunities, communities – Cameron McWhirter
https://www.wsj.com/articles/trump-revs-up-effort-to-win-black-vote-11573251294

FORBES
— Not Just A Job: New Evidence On The Quality Of Work Less than half of U.S. workers are in good jobs. (DIERSEN: What jobs have you had? My critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes in Wheaton, in Glen Ellyn, in Milton Township, in DuPage County, and in Illinois have made it very clear that they would never stoop to take the jobs that I had. I did yard work and delivered newspapers 1962-1964; washed dishes 1964-1966; cleaned golf shoes, chipped slag, and pumped gasoline in 1966; delivered mail 1966-1969; worked on an automobile assembly line and as a security guard in 1970; sold tires, automotive services, and major appliances 1970-1971; pumped gasoline 1971-1972; collected delinquent taxes 1971-1980; and audited federal agencies 1980-1997.) 
https://www.forbes.com/sites/gradsoflife/2019/11/08/not-just-a-job-new-evidence-on-the-quality-of-work/

November 3 Morning Edition

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— FRONT PAGE TOP OF FOLD IN NAPERVILLE SUN WITH COLOR PICTURE: Customers at Naperville restaurant say their group was asked to move because another customer ‘doesn’t want black people sitting near him’ – SUZANNE BAKER (DIERSEN: Of course, Trump-haters want everyone to assume that this “regular customer” is a Trump supporter, Protestant, conservative, patriotic, Republican, American, White, male, older, rich, gun owner, German American, draft avoider, and his ancestors have been in America for a long time.)
https://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/naperville-sun/ct-nvs-naperville-buffalo-wild-wings-st-1103-20191102-3cl76kisdjcbvi3cotqgqahfj4-story.html
(FROM THE ARTICLE: He said the host explained that one of the restaurant’s regular customers seated nearby “doesn’t want black people sitting near him.”)
— Donald Trump Jr. has a few grievances to air in upcoming book – JENNIFER JACOBS
https://www.chicagotribune.com/sns-tns-bc-trumpjr-book-20191103-story.html
— Dear millennials, now is the time to invest in your unexpected future – JERRY DAVICH (DIERSEN: According to my critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes who saved far less for their retirement than I did, I was able to do save more for my retirement because I avoided the draft, the federal government grossly overpaid me, I had good health, I paid less federal income tax by itemizing, my wife had a good job, we gave up trying to have children, we did not adopt, we did not become foster parents, I did not give lots of money to churches like they did, etc.)
https://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/post-tribune/opinion/ct-ptb-davich-saving-for-retirement-while-young-st-1030-20191029-ljhsqft2drg2veqxg2zxbmmpmy-story.html
(FROM THE ARTICLE: One hundred dollars a month. This was how much money my financial adviser told me to save, back when I was in my 20s and 30s. “Damn it, Jerry, if you do this you’ll have a retirement nest egg waiting for you 30 years from now,” George Wilson told me sternly. He was one of my father’s poker buddies who once sold me a life insurance policy. He was intimidating and outspoken. He also was 100% right. Wilson tried slipping me a proverbial ace in the hole for my losing hand of cards in life. I was too stupid and shortsighted to accept it. After a few years of scraping together $100 each month to pay into this seemingly mythical retirement fund, I stopped contributing. I eventually cashed it in to pay off some credit card bills, telling myself that I couldn’t afford it any longer. It was the cheapest rationalization I could afford back then. At that point in my life, I was earning a meager income in a family food business, I had two young children, and I was already thinking of cashing in my marriage. Putting away $100 a month, every month for 30-plus years, seemed impossible. My wiser self in the future has never forgiven my stupid self from the past. In my younger days, I likely spent $100 a month on “must have” purchases – my Coca-Cola addiction, drive-through junk food, weekend entertainment in Chicago, a massive collection of music cassettes and CDs, you name it. These unnecessary expenditures, in hindsight, have only compounded my anger toward myself. I try to keep this in mind when I now hear about millennials who believe retirement savings is a myth or a rumor they’ve been told by gray-haired geezers like me. What do we know, right? In my 20s, I thought the same thing about “old man Wilson,” who was only in his 40s at the time. He seemed to be in his 70s or 80s. (He’s still around. Please don’t tell him.) Youth has a way of distorting our perception of life. We had more answers than questions. We had more time than money. We had more reasons to not think about getting older, getting unhealthy, or getting prepared for retirement. It all seemed so… impossible, or at least improbable. As if it would never happen.)

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— Chicago teachers can save 244 unused sick days, retire early under new contract The tentative agreement raises the cap on accrued sick days from 40 to 244; some longtime teachers could use those days to retire a year early and still collect their full pension. – Matthew Hendrickson (DIERSEN: Almost all of my Democrat superiors, supervisors, coworkers, and subordinates in the federal government took many more sick days than I did. Starting in 1966, when I was 18 years old, they made it very clear that they did NOT want me to take any sick days. They hinted/implied/argued/shouted that I should NOT get that benefit for many reasons including I avoided the draft, had good health, was non-poor, had more education, professional certifications and/or licenses than they did, was Republican, was conservative, was Protestant (baptized, raised, and confirmed as a Missouri Synod Lutheran), was 100% German American, my wife had a good job, we gave up trying to have children, we did not adopt, we did not become foster parents, and/or my ancestors have been in America since 1844. Nevertheless, they are furious that my Civil Service Retirement System pension is higher because of my many used sick days.) 
https://chicago.suntimes.com/news/2019/11/1/20944495/chicago-teachers-union-public-school-strike-contract-sick-days-pension-retirement

BLOOMINGTON PANTAGRAPH
— Trump, graduated tax could drive high turnout in 2020 – DEREK BEIGH (DIERSEN: Democrats shout at everyone that to punish Trump, they should vote for Democrats.) 
https://www.pantagraph.com/news/national/govt-and-politics/experts-trump-graduated-tax-could-drive-high-turnout-in/article_801a048f-d492-565c-a71e-b7c8e36fe2af.html

PEORIA JOURNAL STAR
— Pressure on property taxes mounts for towns across Illinois amid pension burden – BGA
https://www.pjstar.com/news/20191102/pressure-on-property-taxes-mounts-for-towns-across-illinois-amid-pension-burden

WASHINGTON FREE BEACON
— N.Y. Justice Dem: White Male Terrorism Is ‘Biggest Issue’ in US House candidate Jamaal Bowman adds ‘99.9%’ of immigrants ‘come here looking for asylum’ – Collin Anderson
https://freebeacon.com/issues/n-y-justice-dem-white-male-terrorism-is-biggest-issue-in-us/

AMERICAN THINKER
— Will Mitt Romney be the man to knock out Donald Trump? – Taylor Lewis
https://www.americanthinker.com/blog/2019/11/will_mitt_romney_be_the_man_to_knock_out_donald_trump.html
— Decoding Trump Derangement Syndrome – Rajan Laad
https://www.americanthinker.com/blog/2019/11/decoding_trump_derangement_syndrome.html
— Envy is a symptom of Trump Derangement Syndrome – Peter Skurkiss
https://www.americanthinker.com/blog/2019/11/envy_is_a_symptom_of_trump_derangement_syndrome.html

REAL CLEAR POLITICS
— Dennis Prager: America “Least Racist Multicultural, Multiethnic Country In The History Of The World” – Ian Schwartz (DIERSEN: From what I see, under the Democrats who run Illinois, ever-increasingly, Illinois is more and more and more 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.realclearpolitics.com/video/2019/11/03/dennis_prager_america_least_racist_multicultural_multiethnic_country_in_the_history_of_the_world.html

CNBC
— Both Facebook and Twitter are getting it wrong when it comes to political ads – Lauren Feiner
https://www.cnbc.com/2019/11/03/facebook-and-twitter-get-it-wrong-when-it-comes-to-political-ads.html

NEW YORK TIMES
— How Trump Reshaped the Presidency in Over 11,000 Tweets – MICHAEL D. SHEAR, MAGGIE HABERMAN, NICHOLAS CONFESSORE, KAREN YOURISH, LARRY BUCHANAN and KEITH COLLINS – Jim Tankersley (DIERSEN: Ever-increasingly, to get votes from the following, Democrats promise to give them “free stuff:” 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.nytimes.com/interactive/2019/11/02/us/politics/trump-twitter-presidency.html
— FRONT PAGE: Trillion-Dollar Pledges Cement Democrats’ Bet on Taxing Rich – Jim Tankersley
https://www.nytimes.com/2019/11/02/business/elizabeth-warren-health-care-plan.html

COLUMBIAN
— Take responsibility for ads – Editorial (DIERSEN: Of course, my critics/opponents demand that I “take responsibility” for everything in GOPUSA ILLINOIS emails. According to my critics/opponents, everything on the internet is false except for what they post or bless.)
https://www.columbian.com/news/2019/nov/03/other-papers-say-take-responsibility-for-ads/

DAILY BEAST
— Trump Aides Considered Asking Twitter for 15-Minute Delay on His Tweets: NYT – Anna Kaplan
https://www.thedailybeast.com/trump-aides-considered-asking-twitter-for-15-minute-delay-on-his-account-nyt

AXIOS
— Trump’s approval rating among Republicans has never dipped below 79%
https://www.axios.com/trumps-approval-rating-republicans-partisan-a57662f1-b81d-493e-be90-48a3eeced360.html
— Tweet by tweet: Trump praises Trump 2,026 times
https://www.axios.com/trump-tweets-new-york-times-analysis-fc884b99-cb69-4b96-af16-b67b6a421457.html

GUARDIAN
— How key Republicans inside Facebook are shifting its politics to the right Company has been accused of pro-Republican bias, in both policy and personnel, amid fears it could be broken up if a Democrat wins in 2020 – David Smith
https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2019/nov/03/facebook-politics-republicans-right

October 18 Evening Edition

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— BEYOND DISGUSTING, BEYOND TRAGIC: Medical marijuana popularity surging in Illinois as revisions in law allow greater access for patients – Robert McCoppin (DIERSEN: Of course, pot pushers want everyone to have a pot prescription.) 
https://www.chicagotribune.com/marijuana/illinois/ct-medical-marijuana-illinois-record-growth-20191018-j2a24a5pmbde7ad7mjzfxilivm-story.html
— Legalization of marijuana has many ramifications and suburbs are running out of time to address them – PAT LENHOFF
https://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/libertyville/ct-lbr-column-lenhoff-tl-1024-20191018-oyw65m4r5fb3zlwmi6pgxrjb4q-story.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: From what I see, ever-increasingly, if you do not promote LGBTQ activity, you will not be hired and you will be gotten rid of.
https://www.chicagotribune.com/columns/steve-chapman/ct-column-gays-discrimination-supreme-court-chapman-20191018-chbzfd3e45gjjcpo2atkfyclny-story.html
— With tax grabs and lavish new spending, Illinois lawmakers invite scandals – Editorial
https://www.chicagotribune.com/opinion/editorials/ct-editorial-illinois-marijuana-tax-scandal-gambling-20191018-sf2hp4ejrzhplkjtqkpn6mdh7u-story.html
— Column: Money shapes races as candidates file campaign fundraising reports – TED SLOWIK
https://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/daily-southtown/opinion/ct-sta-slowik-third-quarter-campaign-reports-st-1020-20191018-4vbow2oyc5fdfb3qmicgwbquju-story.html
— President Trump uses clout to make a score for his golf resort? It’s always arrogance that gets them. – John Kass
https://www.chicagotribune.com/columns/john-kass/ct-donald-trump-golf-resort-kass-20191019-zsz5h4apnfcaxfzyozy5o3bzwa-story.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: A Trump-hater says “After a thousand exhausting days of Donald Trump, there is a way out of the darkness.”
https://www.chicagotribune.com/columns/mary-schmich/ct-met-mary-schmich-donald-trump-1000-days-exhaustion-20191018-rfcr4al5ynhpvimycecdd5ivpi-story.html

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— What feds could reveal about ComEd/Exelon’s political muscle What will be truly fascinating is if the feds ever publish a list of politicians who allegedly got sweet favors for their votes. – Rich Miller 
https://chicago.suntimes.com/columnists/2019/10/18/20921552/exelon-comed-rich-miller-capitolfax-anne-pramaggiore-martin-sandoval
— Chicago Police Department orders 200 SUVs from Ford Police Interceptor Utility Hybrids will be built at the automaker’s South Side plant. – David Roeder
https://chicago.suntimes.com/business/2019/10/18/20921285/chicago-police-department-orders-ford-suvs

CRAIN’S CHICAGO BUSINESS
— Lightfoot expands payroll during hiring freeze Despite a halt on hiring declared eight weeks ago, the city has more than 200 new or promoted workers, totaling more than $14 million in salaries. – A.D. QUIG 
https://www.chicagobusiness.com/government/lightfoot-expands-payroll-during-hiring-freeze

ABC7
— Mayor Lori Lightfoot says CPD Supt. Eddie Johnson had ‘a couple of drinks’ before medical episode
https://abc7chicago.com/health/lightfoot-says-supt-johnson-had-a-couple-of-drinks-before-medical-episode/5629203/
— Chicago Teachers Strike: Thousands of teachers take to picket lines for 2nd day Friday; CPS classes remain canceled
https://abc7chicago.com/education/chicago-teachers-strike-carries-on-for-2nd-day-friday/5627963/

FOX NEWS CHICAGO
— Bipartisan bill would require new cars to install alcohol detection software, in effort to prevent drunk driving – Amy Lieu (DIERSEN: What about pot detection software?)
https://www.fox32chicago.com/news/bipartisan-bill-would-require-new-cars-to-install-alcohol-detection-software-in-effort-to-prevent-drunk-driving

PEORIA JOURNAL STAR
— Mark Sanford brings presidential campaign to Peoria
https://www.pjstar.com/news/20191018/mark-sanford-brings-presidential-campaign-to-peoria

ROCK ISLAND TODAY
— GOP demonstrators hold anti-impeachment rally outside Rep. Bustos’ Rock Island office – Glenn Minnis
https://rockislandtoday.com/stories/515063140-gop-demonstrators-hold-anti-impeachment-rally-outside-rep-bustos-rock-island-office

LA SALLE TIMES
— Stop sale of marijuana in La Salle County communities – TODD D. VOLKER, Ottawa
https://www.mywebtimes.com/2019/10/17/letter-stop-sale-of-marijuana-in-la-salle-county-communities/ag0ult3/

JOURNAL GAZETTE TIMES COURIER
— Legalizing marijuana poses more problems for state – Jack Pierce, Mattoon
https://jg-tc.com/opinion/letters/letter-legalizing-marijuana-poses-more-problems-for-state/article_c32e08a3-d7b7-5c73-b4ec-2fda87149fca.html

ST. LOUIS TODAY
— Illinois is shrinking as taxes drive a mass exodus – Brad Weisenstein
https://www.stltoday.com/opinion/columnists/brad-weisenstein-illinois-is-shrinking-as-taxes-drive-a-mass/article_13032ccc-c21a-54c6-9f16-18762802a853.html

CENTRAL ILLINOIS PROUD
— Former governor of South Carolina Mark Sanford visits Peoria – Zach Hatcher
https://www.centralillinoisproud.com/news/local-news/former-governor-of-south-carolina-visits-peoria/

NPR ILLINOIS
— Is Marijuana Addictive? Self-Proclaimed ‘Pothead’ Says He Couldn’t Stop Smoking
https://www.nprillinois.org/post/marijuana-addictive-self-proclaimed-pothead-says-he-couldnt-stop-smoking#stream/0

WSPY
— ‘Clean Up’ Bills Expected in State Legislature Regarding Recreational Cannabis, Capital Projects – Tyler Bachman
http://www.wspynews.com/news/local/clean-up-bills-expected-in-state-legislature-regarding-recreational-cannabis/article_9ce63248-f1ac-11e9-be7f-a3e2ba1df7dd.html

WJOL
— OUTSTANDING: Lockport Wants Nothing To Do With Marijuana Sales, Cultivation Or Transport
https://www.wjol.com/lockport-wants-nothing-to-do-with-marijuana-sales-cultivation-or-transport/

MCHENRY COUNTY BLOG
— IL-06/IL-14: Jeanne Ives and Catalina Lauf File Financial Disclosure Statements
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2019/10/18/il-06-il-14-jeanne-ives-and-catalina-lauf-file-financial-disclosure-statements/ 
— IL-06: Sean Casten Saying Dan Crenshaw is a Racist and Amendment That Drew Comment from Casten Full Context
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2019/10/18/il-06-sean-casten-saying-dan-crenshaw-is-a-racist-and-amendment-that-drew-comment-from-casten-full-context/

ILLINOIS REVIEW
— CA APPROVES BROADEST GUN SEIZURE LAWS IN U.S. IS ILLINOIS NEXT?
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2019/10/ca-approves-broadest-gun-seizure-laws-in-us-is-illinois-next.html

WASHINGTON TIMES
— Trump set to sue CNN for bias, seeks ‘maximum’ damages – S.A. Miller 
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2019/oct/18/trump-prepares-sue-cnn-bias-seek-maximum-damages/
— The art of hyperbole: Trump’s got it down pat – AP
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2019/oct/18/the-art-of-hyperbole-trumps-got-it-down-pat/

GOPUSA
— Concern over ‘deep state’ still percolating in America (DIERSEN: My Democrat superiors in the federal government painted me as being a member of a Republican deep state. They blamed me for the problems that they had recruiting and retaining qualified young Democrat minorities and qualified young Democrat women.) 
http://www.gopusa.com/?p=77958

NATIONAL REVIEW
— Democrats Think They Can Win without You – JIM GERAGHTY (DIERSEN: Democrats want votes only from those who are anti-Trump, anti-Protestant, anti-conservative, anti-patriotic, anti-Republican, anti-American, anti-White, anti-male, anti-older people, anti-rich people, anti-gun owners, anti-German Americans, anti-draft avoiders, and/or anti-those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.)
https://www.nationalreview.com/2019/10/democrats-think-they-can-win-without-you/

INDEPENDENT JOURNAL REVIEW
— Trump: ‘Radical Democrats Want to Destroy Our Country As We Know it’ – Bradley Cortright
https://ijr.com/trump-radical-democrats-want-to-destroy-our-country-as-we-know-it/

ONE NEWS NOW
— Whether it’s 11, 14, or 22 million, there’s a crisis – Chad Groening 
https://onenewsnow.com/national-security/2019/10/18/whether-its-11-14-or-22-million-theres-a-crisis

ROLL CALL
— Partisan divide reaches into views of higher education After years of similar views, a divergence in the last decade – Caroline Simon (DIERSEN: Obviously, ever-increasingly, Democrat educators promote the Democrat Party platform.)
https://www.rollcall.com/news/congress/partisan-divide-reaches-into-higher-education

FORTUNE
— Trump’s Decision to Host G7 at Doral Resort Raises Questions About Struggling Property, Deutsche Bank Loans – Rey Mashayekhi
https://fortune.com/2019/10/18/trump-doral-g7-summit-deutsche-bank/

GOVERNMENT EXECUTIVE
— Supreme Court to Examine Burden of Proof for Age Discrimination Lawsuits at Federal Agencies – ERICH WAGNER (DIERSEN: My critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes have always promoted age discrimination a) because they want to get rid of those who are older than they are and b) because they want to curry favor with those who promote age discrimination.)
https://www.govexec.com/oversight/2019/10/supreme-court-examine-burden-age-discrimination-suits-federal-agencies/160712/

September 29 Evening Edition

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— Judge blocks extension of fast-track deportations nationwide – AP
https://www.chicagotribune.com/sns-bc-us–immigration-fast-track-deportations-20190928-story.html
— Man charged with terrorism in Woodfield Mall incident had more than 100 online searches of the mall – WILLIAM LEE and KATHERINE ROSENBERG-DOUGLAS
https://www.chicagotribune.com/news/breaking/ct-woodfield-mall-terrorism-20190929-5bw5khrn3feldn7uvrjimtqree-story.html

FOX NEWS CHICAGO
— Illinois launches video campaign to fight opioids abuse (DIERSEN: What do you say to those who use problems with opioids to promote pot?)
https://www.fox32chicago.com/news/illinois-launches-video-campaign-to-fight-opioids-abuse

ABC7
— Illinois law protecting job applicants’ salary history takes effect Sunday (DIERSEN: My critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes treat me like I never earned more than the minimum wage. But in fact, in today’s dollars, GAO paid me $127,654/year (GS-13 Step 10) in 1997 when I was 49 years old.)
https://abc7chicago.com/politics/ill-law-protecting-job-applicants-salary-history-takes-effect-sunday/5576848/

BLOOMINGTON PANTAGRAPH
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: A Trump-hater promotes hatred against Trump.
https://www.pantagraph.com/opinion/columnists/cepeda-the-normalization-of-hate-during-the-trump-era/article_245c2f37-c8dd-54d9-ac27-9d9a2cb9c951.html

ROCKFORD REGISTER STAR
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Expungement promotes disrespect for the rule of law.
https://www.rrstar.com/news/20190929/rockford-to-host-second-chances-summit-ii

PEORIA JOURNAL STAR
— Judge shouldn’t be punished for spouse’s behavior – Scott Reeder
https://www.pjstar.com/news/20190929/judge-shouldnt-be-punished-for-spouses-behavior

MCHENRY COUNTY BLOG
— IL-06/IL-14: Congressman Sean Casten Takes the Stage to Rock Out as Republicans Work Hard to Finish 3rd Quarter Fundraising Strong
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2019/09/29/il-06-il-14-congressman-sean-casten-takes-the-stage-to-rock-out-as-republicans-work-hard-to-finish-3rd-quarter-fundraising-strong/ 
— Information Sought by Democratic Party Congressman about the Mumps Outbreak among Illegal Aliens at the McHenry County Jail
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2019/09/29/information-sought-by-democratic-party-congressman-about-the-mumps-outbreak-among-illegal-aliens-at-the-mchenry-county-jail/

PRAIRIE STATE WIRE
— Candidate Ives calls out opponent for his role in impeachment inquiry: ‘Casten is a bitter partisan’ – Glenn Minnis 
https://prairiestatewire.com/stories/513869367-candidate-ives-calls-out-opponent-for-his-role-in-impeachment-inquiry-casten-is-a-bitter-partisan

LAKE COUNTY GAZETTE
— ISRA director urges members to stand up for Second Amendment rights in face of anti-gun rhetoric – Glenn Minnis
https://lakecountygazette.com/stories/513837876-isra-director-urges-members-to-stand-up-for-second-amendment-rights-in-face-of-anti-gun-rhetoric

MCHENRY TIMES
— Rep. Skillicorn holding reelection campaign fundraiser Monday in West Dundee – Glenn Minnis
https://mchenrytimes.com/stories/513830313-rep-skillicorn-holding-reelection-campaign-fundraiser-monday-in-west-dundee

FOX NEWS
— NYC threatens up to $250G in fines for using terms like ‘illegal alien,’ threatening to call ICE – Sam Dorman
https://www.foxnews.com/us/new-york-city-250g-illegal-alien-immigration

BLAZE
— Study says Americans — particularly young, male liberals — are being driven sick with stress by American politics – LEON WOLF (DIERSEN: Putting GOPUSA ILLINOIS emails together and sending them out is extremely stressful.)
https://www.theblaze.com/news/americans-sick-stress-politics

DAILY CALLER
— New York City Law Allows Fines Up To $250,000 For Saying ‘Illegal Alien’ – JUSTIN CARUSO
https://dailycaller.com/2019/09/29/nyc-illegal-alien-fine/

DAILY WIRE
— SNL’s ‘Impeachment Town Hall’ Funnier Than Expected – Frank Camp
https://www.dailywire.com/news/snls-impeachment-town-hall-funnier-than-expected

NOQ REPORT
— Only Trump can drive the left that crazy – D Parker
https://noqreport.com/2019/09/29/trump-can-drive-left-crazy/

THE HILL
— Will impeachment create an even more polarized nation? – NIALL STANAGE (DIERSEN: From what I see, Democrats, Libertarians, Greens, and RINOs will take even more adverse actions against Republicans.)
https://thehill.com/homenews/campaign/463500-the-memo-will-impeachment-create-an-even-more-polarized-nation

NEW YORK TIMES
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Ever-increasingly, Democrats illegally encourage citizens of foreign countries to illegally come to America illegally and to illegally stay in America illegally. For Democrats, illegals are their foot soldiers in their war against Republicans. 
https://www.nytimes.com/2019/09/29/us/asylum-migrants-mexican-border.html

LOS ANGELES TIMES
— Trump allies and Democrats trade blistering attacks over impeachment – LAURA KING
https://www.latimes.com/politics/story/2019-09-29/trump-allies-and-democrats-reveal-the-deep-divisions-over-impeachment-inquiry

WIBC
— Tomi Lahren: Democrats Want as Many Illegal Immigrants Released into the U.S. as Possible – Brian Baker
https://www.wibc.com/blogs/hammer-and-nigel-show/tomi-lahren-democrats-want-many-illegal-immigrants-released-us-possible

BARNEGAT/WARETOWN
— 40 Could Be the New 60 as Far as Job Hunting – STEPHANIE A. FAUGHNAN
https://www.tapinto.net/towns/barnegat-slash-waretown/sections/business-and-finance/articles/40-could-be-the-new-60-as-far-as-job-hunting

September 22 Evening Edition

ABC7
— World leaders (Trump and Modi) meet on Houston stage – Tom Abrahams
https://abc7chicago.com/politics/world-leaders-meet-on-houston-stage-/5543630/

FOX NEWS
— Kankakee requiring some city workers to sign confidentiality agreements – AP
https://www.fox32chicago.com/news/kankakee-requiring-some-city-workers-to-sign-confidentiality-agreements

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— Beto O’Rourke wants to take away people’s AR-15 and AK-47 rifles. With about 16 million such weapons on the streets, is that even possible? – AP
https://www.chicagotribune.com/nation-world/ct-nw-beto-orourke-guns-20190922-6mbf422un5fjjgzzcl3y6km4wm-story.html

WBBM
— South Suburban Mayors Say Gambling Bill Rigged Against Them – RACHEL PIERSON
https://wbbm780.radio.com/articles/south-suburban-mayors-say-gambling-bill-denies-them-casino
— The Demand For Drug-Case Expungements – CRAIG DELLIMORE (DIERSEN: What do you want your critics/opponents to expunge from your record? To start with, I want my Democrat superiors in the federal government to expunge from my employment record all the adverse actions that they took against me.)
https://wbbm780.radio.com/articles/issue-demand-drug-case-expungements

NORTHERN STAR
— DISGUSTING, TRAGIC: A pot pusher pushes pot in DeKalb. What percent of NIU students, faculty, and administrators are stoners now? What percent of NIU students, faculty, and administrators will be stoners next year? I would not want to work for, work with, or supervise stoners. 
https://northernstar.info/opinion/cannabis-market-could-aid-dekalb/article_444e103a-dd5f-11e9-8728-eb20ae32c6a0.html

WASHINGTON TIMES
— Trump touts Indian PM Narendra Modi as he courts voters in Houston – Tom Howell Jr.
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2019/sep/22/trump-touts-indian-pm-narendra-modi-as-he-courts-v/

WASHINGTON EXAMINER
— Single-digit 2020 hopefuls loosen tones and intensify Trump attacks – Emily Larsen
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/single-digit-2020-hopefuls-loosen-tones-and-intensify-trump-attacks

BREITBART
— Sen. Mike Lee’s America: Indian Firm in Chicago Paid Employees India-level Wages, Took Jobs from U.S. Graduates – NEIL MUNRO
https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2019/09/22/indian-firm-chicago-paid-employees-india-level-wages-took-jobs-u-s-graduates/

PJ MEDIA
— AOC Excoriates Fellow Democrats for Not Impeaching ‘Lawless’ Trump – RICK MORAN
https://pjmedia.com/trending/aoc-excoriates-fellow-democrats-for-not-impeaching-lawless-trump/

LIFE NEWS
— No Surprise Abortionist Didn’t Respect Aborted Babies, He Didn’t Respect Them When They Were Alive – FATHER FRANK PAVONE 
https://www.lifenews.com/2019/09/22/no-surprise-abortionist-didnt-respect-aborted-babies-he-didnt-respect-them-when-they-were-alive/

THE HILL
— Democrats go all out to court young voters for 2020 – JULIA MANCHESTER AND REBECCA KLAR

https://thehill.com/homenews/campaign/462414-democrats-go-all-out-to-court-young-voters-for-2020
— Sanders on what he admires about Trump: ‘I’m impressed by people who get up at 3 o’clock in the morning’ – ZACK BUDRYK 
https://thehill.com/blogs/blog-briefing-room/news/462532-sanders-on-what-he-admires-about-trump-im-impressed-by-people

UPI
— Trump praises Indian PM Modi’s economic reforms in Houston rally – Daniel Uria
https://www.upi.com/Top_News/US/2019/09/22/Trump-praises-Indian-PM-Modis-economic-reforms-in-Houston-rally/6251569178677/

CBS NEWS
— Trump pushes unity with India at “Howdy, Modi!” event in Houston – AP
https://www.cbsnews.com/news/howdy-modi-trump-rally-pushes-unity-prime-minister-narendra-modi-houston-texas-today-2019-09-22/

NBC NEWS
— These wealthy Democratic women have a plan to beat Trump at his own game The progressive group Way to Win was co-founded by an heiress to a Texas oil fortune. – Alex Seitz-Wald
https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/2020-election/these-wealthy-democratic-women-have-plan-beat-trump-his-own-n1057171

LOS ANGELES TIMES
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Ever-increasingly, America-haters illegally encourage citizens of foreign countries to illegally come to America illegally.
https://www.latimes.com/world-nation/story/2019-09-21/african-migrants-stuck-in-southern-mexico-their-american-dream-on-hold

HOUSTON CHRONICLE
— Modi visit to Houston backdrop for one of the largest LNG deals in U.S. history – Sergio Chapa
https://www.houstonchronicle.com/business/article/Modi-visit-to-Houston-backdrop-for-one-of-the-14458413.php

WALL STREET JOURNAL
— Trump and Modi Combine Road Shows for a Raucous Rally in Houston Event’s website reported having some 50,000 registered attendees – Vivian Salama
https://www.wsj.com/articles/trump-and-modi-combine-road-shows-for-a-raucous-rally-in-houston-11569185615

KSBY
— DISGUSTING, TRAGIC: California’s cannabis black market has eclipsed its legal one
https://www.ksby.com/californias-cannabis-black-market-has-eclipsed-its-legal-one?fbclid=IwAR2qRevF6KXv3xG9XD5mrL3V5v1tx31iTHp3sB-7XOp8V90XepZ8CgYzPV4

LAS CRUCES SUN NEWS
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: A Trump-hater promotes hatred against Trump.
https://www.lcsun-news.com/story/opinion/2019/09/22/trump-not-welcome-in-new-mexico/2404427001/

NEWSWEEK
— ARIZONA GOP CANDIDATE PROPOSES ANNEXING MEXICO, SAYS ‘HALF THE COUNTRY’ WANTS TO BE US CITIZENS – BENJAMIN FEARNOW 
https://www.newsweek.com/arizona-republican-candidate-daniel-mccarthy-annex-mexico-proposal-apply-become-us-states-1460649

GUARDIAN
— DISGUSTING, TRAGIC: ‘Cannabis oasis’: Los Angeles cafe first in the US to offer dine-and-dab service – Sam Levin 
https://www.theguardian.com/society/2019/sep/21/cannabis-oasis-los-angeles-cafe-first-in-the-us-to-offer-dine-and-dab-service

August 30 Evening Edition

DAILY HERALD
— Illinois Republican Rep. Shimkus won’t run again in 2020 – AP
https://www.dailyherald.com/article/20190830/news/308309823/

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— Republican Rep. Shimkus won’t run again in 2020 John Shimkus said he’s giving up his seat after more than 20 years in Congress. He’s represents the 15th District, which includes all or part of 33 counties stretching from central Illinois to near the southern tip of the state. – AP
https://chicago.suntimes.com/politics/2019/8/30/20841625/republican-john-shimkus-not-running-for-reelection
— Willie Wilson says he’s running for U.S. Senate against Sen. Durbin “I am tired of the Democratic party taking advantage of black people and minorities,” Wilson told the Sun-Times. “I’m tired of people just being taken advantage of, and we should be treated like anybody else. And we are sick and tired, and I’m going to single that out.” – Tina Sfondeles 
https://chicago.suntimes.com/2019/8/30/20841409/willie-wilson-u-s-senate-election-dick-durbin

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— Chicago businessman Willie Wilson says he’ll run as an independent to challenge U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin in 2020 – LISA DONOVAN
https://www.chicagotribune.com/politics/ct-willie-wilson-challenging-dick-durbin-20190830-pro722ke2zeqrjubf76ap2ea6y-story.html
— Cantigny’s permanent display salutes heroes of 9/11 – JEN BANOWETZ
https://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/naperville-sun/ct-nvs-ent-911-heroes-0906-20190828-aroqpu3krjgdta7jghu6tzp3km-story.html
— Republican state lawmaker Steven Reick from Woodstock pleads guilty to DUI – Dan Petrella
https://www.chicagotribune.com/politics/ct-rep-steven-reick-dui-guilty-plea-20190830-cdlsp5vjyneuvd3ctyhjsqaa64-story.html

HERALD & REVIEW
— U.S. Rep. John Shimkus will not seek re-election
https://herald-review.com/news/local/govt-and-politics/u-s-rep-john-shimkus-will-not-seek-re-election/article_33eff58a-6d99-5aa1-89e1-8c15a213e244.html

SUBURBAN LIFE
— Community failed Wheaton man, family – Mrs. and Dr. Sunni Ali Howard, Wheaton
https://www.mysuburbanlife.com/2019/08/28/community-failed-wheaton-man-family/a8reweb/
(FROM THE LETTER: Because of these community failings and denial of necessary higher levels of care, my child has self-medicated his psychosis and depression with marijuana given to him freely by the young (and no doubt well-meaning) people in Wheaton who are suffering from an epic drug crisis/culture that no one ever mentions and the “community” continually fails to address.)

WILL COUNTY GAZETTE
— Proposed gas tax in Will County could see more drivers fuel up in Indiana – Adam Hochron
https://willcountygazette.com/stories/513295269-proposed-gas-tax-in-will-county-could-see-more-drivers-fuel-up-in-indiana

CAPITOL FAX
— Shimkus won’t run again
https://capitolfax.com/2019/08/30/shimkus-wont-run-again/

GOVERNMENT EXECUTIVE
— Trump Endorses 2.6% Across the Board Pay Raise for Federal Workers In a surprise move Friday, the president abandoned his quest for a pay freeze in 2020, although there will be no locality pay adjustment under his plan.
https://www.govexec.com/pay-benefits/2019/08/trump-endorses-26-across-board-pay-raise-federal-workers/159588/

WASHINGTON EXAMINER
— Alabama church sign says black people who vote for Trump have a ‘mental illness’ – Tim Pearce
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/alabama-church-sign-says-black-people-who-vote-for-trump-have-a-mental-illness

BREITBART
— Joe Biden: DACA Illegals ‘Become American Before a Lot of Americans’ – NEIL MUNRO (DIERSEN: Ever-increasingly, Democrats demonize, denigrate, and condemn Americans.)
https://www.breitbart.com/economy/2019/08/30/joe-biden-daca-illegals-become-american-before-a-lot-of-americans/

ONE NEWS NOW
— Linda Harvey: Where is the Church in fight over glamorizing homosexuality? – Bob Kellogg
https://onenewsnow.com/education/2019/08/30/harvey-where-is-the-church-in-fight-over-glamorizing-homosexuality

ROLL CALL
— Illinois Republican John Shimkus not running for reelection in 2020 12-term lawmaker leaves behind a safe Republican seat – Simone Pathé
https://www.rollcall.com/news/campaigns/illinois-republican-john-shimkus-not-running-reelection-2020

THE HILL
— Americans deserve greater transparency from Big Tech – STACIE D. RUMENAP
https://thehill.com/blogs/congress-blog/technology/459429-americans-deserve-greater-transparency-from-big-tech

June 3 Evening Edition

NBC5
— How Will Legal Weed Work in the Workplace? Illinois’ Pot Q&A With recreational marijuana becoming legal next year, there are a growing number of questions still to be answered. NBC 5’s Regina Waldroup reports. (DIERSEN: To drink booze and to smoke pot is to impair yourself. Why would any employer hire, retain, or promote those who impair themselves? Pot stays in your system far longer than booze. One reason why IRS promoted me in 1972, 1973, and 1974 and GAO promoted me in 1986 is that unlike many of my coworkers, I did not drink booze.)
https://www.nbcchicago.com/on-air/as-seen-on/How-Will-Legal-Pot-Work-in-the-Workplace-Your-Questions-Answered–510778202.html
— Here’s What You’ll Pay More For as Lawmakers Approve New Taxes The state construction plan aims to bring billions of dollars in new taxes and fees to fund it
https://www.nbcchicago.com/blogs/ward-room/new-taxes-illinois-springfield-lawmakers-510774341.html

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— BEYOND DISGUSTING, BEYOND Tragic: Recreational marijuana goes on sale Jan. 1 in Illinois. Dispensaries are already getting ready. – Ally Marotti
https://www.chicagotribune.com/business/ct-biz-where-to-buy-marijuana-in-illinois-20190603-story.html
— Pritzker said ‘Think big.’ Lawmakers taxed big and spent big. – Editorial
https://www.chicagotribune.com/opinion/editorials/ct-edit-pritzker-foid-taxes-dcfs-casino-20190603-story.html
— If you own a car, smoke or buy gas in Illinois you will be paying more: A look at what fees and taxes state lawmakers hiked – Jamie Munks
https://www.chicagotribune.com/politics/ct-met-illinois-legislature-tax-fee-hikes-20190603-story.html
— Ties between lawmakers and the gambling industry? The IG should investigate. – Kristen McQueary
https://www.chicagotribune.com/columns/kristen-mcqueary/ct-perspec-mcqueary-brady-video-gambling-ethics-20190603-story.html
— Rep. Grant Wehrli Points to Flawed Process when Rejecting Fiscal Year 2020 Budget
https://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/naperville-sun/community/chi-ugc-article-rep-grant-wehrli-points-to-flawed-process-wh-2019-06-03-story.html
— General Assembly OKs $100 million for proposed Metra extension into Kendall County – Linda Girardi
https://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/aurora-beacon-news/ct-abn-kendall-metra-extension-st-0604-story.html
— Waukegan casino OK’d by General Assembly would be ‘big shot in the arm’ to area towns, Lake County – Emily K. Coleman
https://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/lake-county-news-sun/news/ct-lns-waukegan-casino-next-st-0604-story.html

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— Student loan debts could be wiped out through Durbin’s bankruptcy relief bill The Student Borrower Bankruptcy Relief Act of 2019 would allow the loans to be treated like nearly all other forms of consumer debt. – Rachel Hinton 
https://chicago.suntimes.com/2019/6/3/18650697/student-borrower-bankruptcy-relief-act-college-loans-dick-durbin
— Legal pot, Chicago casino still on horizon — but gas tax just around the bend Just in time for summer road trips, the 19-cent bump in the gas tax will be enacted July 1 — the same day that state lawmakers will see a $1,600-a-year salary increase. – Rachel Hinton 
https://chicago.suntimes.com/2019/6/3/18651159/legal-pot-chicago-casino-gas-tax-pritzker-july-1-summer

CRAIN’S CHICAGO BUSINESS
— DISGUSTING, TRAGIC: Illinois marijuana growers plan hiring binge – JOHN PLETZ
https://www.chicagobusiness.com/government/illinois-marijuana-growers-plan-hiring-binge

WGN RADIO
— Representative Jim Durkin (R-82) on fighting the good Springfield fight
https://wgnradio.com/2019/06/03/representative-jim-durkin-r-82-on-fighting-the-good-springfield-fight/

OUR QUAD CITIES
— DISGUSTING, TRAGIC: Local dispensary already planning expand with legalization of marijuana in Illinois – Kelley Bowles
https://www.ourquadcities.com/news/local-dispensary-already-planning-expand-with-legalization-of-marijuana-in-illinois/2049874314

WREX
— $275 million set aside for Rockford passenger rail in state capital spending plan
https://wrex.com/category/2019/06/03/275-million-set-aside-for-rockford-passenger-rail-in-state-capital-spending-plan/

PRAIRIE STATE WIRE
— GOP chairman: ‘fair tax’ punishes taxpayers – Jenna Lyons 
https://prairiestatewire.com/stories/512602150-gop-chairman-fair-tax-punishes-taxpayers
— Illinois Policy Institute CEO says voters may reject ‘fair tax’ in 2020 – Jenna Lyons
https://prairiestatewire.com/stories/512602164-illinois-policy-institute-ceo-says-voters-may-reject-fair-tax-in-2020

WILL COUNTY GAZETTE
— Budget ‘does nothing to stem the tide’ of those wanting to flee Illinois, Rep. Batinick cautions – Glenn Minnis 
https://willcountygazette.com/stories/512601662-budget-does-nothing-to-stem-the-tide-of-those-wanting-to-flee-illinois-rep-batinick-cautions

ILLINOIS REVIEW
— WHAT THE GOV HAD TO SAY ABOUT THE 101ST SESSION’S “PROGRESS”
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2019/06/what-the-gov-had-to-say-about-the-101st-sessions-progress.html
— IL GENERAL ASSEMBLY ADJOURNS 101ST SESSION – AND HISTORY WAS MADE
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2019/06/il-general-assembly-adjourns-101st-session-and-history-was-made.html
— IL GUN OWNERS ESCAPE MORE FEES, REGS AS GENERAL ASSEMBLY ADJOURNS
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2019/06/il-gun-owners-escape-more-fees-and-regulations-as-general-assembly-adjourns.html

CAPITOL FAX
— DISGUSTING, TRAGIC: Cannabis legalization to create “hiring boom” with unionized workers
https://capitolfax.com/2019/06/03/cannabis-legalization-to-create-hiring-boom-with-unionized-workers/
— DISGUSTING, TRAGIC: Gaming roundup
https://capitolfax.com/2019/06/03/gaming-roundup/

AMERICAN FAMILY ASSOCIATION
— AFA statement on President Trump and the LGBT agenda
https://www.afa.net/activism/action-alerts/2019/afa-statement-on-president-trump-and-the-lgbt-agenda/

AMERICAN CONSERVATIVE
— Why Victims’ Rights Laws Are a Wolf in Sheep’s Clothing A billionaire’s emotional crusade to amend every state constitution could have disastrous consequences. – MATTHEW HARWOOD
https://www.theamericanconservative.com/articles/why-victims-rights-laws-are-a-wolf-in-sheeps-clothing/
— The Dictatorship of the Young Youth is everything in today’s culture, while the wisdom of our elders is being pushed aside. – DAVID MASCIOTRA
https://www.theamericanconservative.com/articles/the-dictatorship-of-the-young/

BREITBART
— Virginia Tech Offers 10 Different Graduation Ceremonies for Black, LGBT, Asian Students – TOM CICCOTTA (DIERSEN: Ever-increasingly, Democrats promote segregation.)
https://www.breitbart.com/tech/2019/06/03/virginia-tech-offers-10-different-graduation-ceremonies-for-black-lgbtq-asian-students/