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January 14 Evening Edition

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— Trump Tower in Chicago, and what it could mean for the Donald’s presidency – Blair Kamin
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/columnists/ct-trump-tower-deconstructed-kamin-htmlstory.html
— Chicago immigration rally has message for Trump: We’re here to stay – Sam Roe  (DIERSEN: Ever-increasingly, anti-Trumps put foreign countries, mainly Mexico, and their citizens ahead of America and ahead of its citizens.)
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/breaking/ct-chicago-immigration-rally-20170114-story.html
— Civil rights advocates say they fear changes from a Trump presidency – Gloria Casas (DIERSEN: Ever-increasingly, anti-Trumps put foreign countries, mainly Mexico, and their citizens ahead of America and ahead of its citizens.)
http://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/elgin-courier-news/news/ct-ecn-elgin-civil-rights-forum-st-1015-20170114-story.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Anti-Trumps side with the anti-Trump John Lewis.
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/nationworld/ct-donald-trump-john-lewis-20170114-story.html
— Slain Lipinski aide called ‘devoted and adoring mother’ – Mike Nolan
http://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/daily-southtown/news/ct-sta-lipinski-aide-funeral-st-0116-20170114-story.html
— In Chicago and beyond, a movement to mark Inauguration Day with service – Heidi Stevens  (DIERSEN: What will you do on Inauguration Day? I will mark the day with service.  I will spend 10+ hours during the day putting together and sending out a GOPUSA ILLINOIS email in the morning and in the evening.  The emails will be free of charge and they will not contain any advertising.  What will my critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes do on Inauguration Day?  They will discourage everyone from reading GOPUSA ILLINOIS emails.)
http://www.chicagotribune.com/lifestyles/stevens/ct-inauguration-day-acts-of-service-balancing-0113-20170113-column.html
— Without solidarity, the media under Trump will be lost – Eric Zorn  (DIERSEN: What percent of the media has pledged to destroy Trump and to destroy everyone who voted for Trump – 97%, 98%, 99+%?)
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/opinion/zorn/ct-trump-attacks-reporters-solidarity-perspec-0115-md-20170113-column.html

 

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Anti-Trumps side with the anti-Trump John Lewis.
http://chicago.suntimes.com/news/trump-unleashes-twitter-attack-against-civil-rights-legend/
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Anti-Trumps say “Ending Medicaid expansion will be moral disaster.”
http://chicago.suntimes.com/opinion/opinion-ending-medicaid-expansion-will-be-moral-disaster/

 

DAILY HERALD
— No referendum on Batavia home rule – Susan Sarkauskas
http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20170113/news/170119375/
— CNN, Trump and unfair claims of ‘fake news’ – Editorial  (DIERSEN: Since 2000, my critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes have hinted/implied/argued/shouted that my GOPUSA ILLINOIS emails are full of fake news. My critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes a) demonize/denigrate/condemn everything to be fake, except that which they agree with; b) have virtually every individual, organization, company, government, and country on their blacklists; and c) blacklist me because I refuse to carry out their blacklist orders.)
http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20170114/discuss/170119310/

 

CBS2
— Immigration Activists Hold Protest Ahead Of Trump Inauguration (DIERSEN: Ever-increasingly, anti-Trumps put foreign countries, mainly Mexico, and their citizens ahead of America and ahead of its citizens.)
http://chicago.cbslocal.com/2017/01/14/immigration-activists-hold-protest-ahead-of-trump-inauguration/

 

ABC7
— YIANNOPOULOS, SHKRELI EVENT CANCELLED AFTER PROTESTS ERUPT AT UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA DAVIS – Katie Utehs
http://abc7chicago.com/news/yiannopoulos-shkreli-event-cancelled-after-protests-erupt-at-uc-davis/1702437/

 

QUAD CITY TIMES
— Trump’s anti-immigrant stance sparks protests across U.S. – AP  (DIERSEN: Ever-increasingly, anti-Trumps put foreign countries, mainly Mexico, and their citizens ahead of America and ahead of its citizens.)

 

ROCKFORD REGISTER STAR
— Can Senate compromise bring Michael Madigan to the table? – Chuck Sweeny
http://www.rrstar.com/news/20170114/chuck-sweeny-can-senate-compromise-bring-michael-madigan-to-table

 

ALTON DAILY NEWS
— AFSCME Authorizes Strike Vote – Greg Bishop
http://www.altondailynews.com/news/details.cfm?clientid=17&id=234308#.WHqsAxHxZZI

 

BLOOMINGTON PANTAGRAPH
— Chicago immigration rally decries Trump plans – AP  (DIERSEN: Ever-increasingly, anti-Trumps put foreign countries, mainly Mexico, and their citizens ahead of America and ahead of its citizens.)
http://www.pantagraph.com/news/state-and-regional/illinois/the-latest-chicago-immigration-rally-decries-trump-plans/article_37a9f400-bbe2-51f6-baeb-9a6162c4171d.html
— Protesters denounce Trump’s anti-immigrant rhetoric, plans – AP (DIERSEN: Ever-increasingly, anti-Trumps put foreign countries, mainly Mexico, and their citizens ahead of America and ahead of its citizens.)
http://www.pantagraph.com/news/state-and-regional/illinois/protesters-say-trump-can-t-bury-the-statue-of-liberty/article_ee8be2b0-e303-5b23-bd4b-30f5bd4cc111.html
— A young ex-president, Obama poised for a busy retirement – AP
http://www.pantagraph.com/news/state-and-regional/illinois/a-young-ex-president-obama-poised-for-a-busy-retirement/article_75d3a7d9-5b94-5cec-af30-742efa9e7689.html

 

PEORIA JOURNAL STAR
— Let’s chant: Two more years, two more years – Doug Finke
http://www.pjstar.com/news/20170114/statehouse-insider-lets-chant-two-more-years-two-more-years

 

UPSTREAM IDEAS
— Why Can’t Parents At Pritzker Elementary In Chicago Volunteer At The Library? Three Letter Answer: C-T-U
http://upstream-ideas.com/upstream-ideas/ideas/why-cant-parents-at-pritzker-elementary-in-chicago-volunteer-at-the-library-three-letter-answer-c-t-u

 

ILLINOIS LEAKS
— College of DuPage – Objector cites Social Justice Journal to support her legal position – Kirk Allen
http://edgarcountywatchdogs.com/2017/01/college-of-dupage-objector-cites-social-justice-journal-to-support-her-legal-position/
— Lisle Village Clerk gets work release from 3rd DUI and serves as Electoral Board Member – John kraft and Kirk Allen
http://edgarcountywatchdogs.com/2017/01/lisle-village-clerk-gets-work-release-from-3rd-dui-and-serves-as-electoral-board-member/

 

CAPITOL FAX
— Reader comments closed for the holiday weekend  (DIERSEN: I have sent out GOPUSA ILLINOIS emails free of charge and without any advertising since 2000.  Since 2004, they have gone each and every morning, and since 2015, each and every evening too.  Since 2004, they have included links to more than 257,900 articles and information on may upcoming events.)
http://capitolfax.com/2017/01/13/reader-comments-closed-for-the-holiday-weekend-39/

 

FOX NEWS
— DISGUSTING: Democrats, celebrities and Republicans defend Democratic Rep. Lewis after Trump’s tweets
http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2017/01/14/democratic-rep-lewis-trump-not-legitimate-president.html

 

WASHINGTON TIMES
— Joe Biden likely to buy new Corvette after leaving office, Chevy engineer says – Jennifer Harper
http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/jan/14/joe-biden-likely-to-buy-new-corvette-after-leaving/

 

CONSERVATIVE REPUBLICAN NEWS
— TRUMP PROTESTERS VOW TO ‘SHUT DOWN’ INAUGURATION, RELATED CELEBRATIONS
http://conservativerepublicannews.com/2017/01/13/trump-protesters-vow-to-shut-down-inauguration-related-celebrations/

 

THE BLAZE
— There are three times as many bus permits for this Trump protest, than for his inauguration – Carlos Garcia
http://www.theblaze.com/news/2017/01/13/there-are-three-times-as-many-bus-permits-for-this-trump-protest-than-for-his-inauguration/
— Being ‘better educated’ could be causing millennials to earn less than boomers did at their age – Brandon Morse  (DIERSEN: I earned a) a job-related bachelor’s degree in 1970 when I was 21 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, and c) a job-related professional license when I was 33.  In today’s dollars, I earned $44,853 (GS-7) when I was 23, $54,864 (GS-9) when I was 24, $66,379 (GS-11) when I was 25, $79,563 (GS-12) when I was 26, $90,173 (GS-12 Step 5) when I was 31, $94,610 (GS-13) when I was 38, and $122,911 (GS-13 Step 10) when I was 49.)
http://www.theblaze.com/news/2017/01/13/being-better-educated-could-be-causing-millennials-to-earn-less-than-boomers-did-at-their-age/

 

THE HILL
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Ever-increasing, anti-Trumps make it clear that they are anti-Protestant, anti-conservative, anti-Republican, anti-American, anti-White, anti-male, anti-older people, anti-rich people, anti-gun owners, anti-German Americans, anti-draft avoiders, and/or anti-those whose ancestors have been in America longer than their ancestors.
http://thehill.com/blogs/blog-briefing-room/news/314372-john-lewis-responds-to-trump-tweet-with-call-to-stand-up-to

 

CNN
— These Democrats aren’t attending Trump’s inauguration – Eugene Scott
http://www.cnn.com/2017/01/14/politics/democrats-boycotting-donald-trump-inauguration/
— Trump rips ‘all talk,’ ‘no action’ civil rights icon Lewis – Eugene Scott
http://www.cnn.com/2017/01/14/politics/john-lewis-donald-trump/

 

NBC NEWS
— Obama and His Movement Prepare to Challenge President Trump – PERRY BACON JR.  (DIERSEN: Republicans never challenged Obama in any meaningful way.  RINOs helped Obama destroy America.  Unlike Trump and his supporters, they were terrified of the Democrats calling them racists, calling them sexists, calling them bigots, and calling them even worse things.)
http://www.nbcnews.com/politics/barack-obama/obama-his-movement-prepare-challenge-president-trump-n704866

 

WASHINGTON POST
— John Lewis says Donald Trump isn’t a legitimate president, and Trump hits back hard – Aaron Blake  (DIERSEN: I was elected to the Illinois Center Right Coalition Steering Committee in 2003.  Since then, my critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes have hinted/implied/argued/shouted that my election was NOT LEGITIMATE.)
https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/the-fix/wp/2017/01/13/john-lewis-doesnt-think-donald-trump-is-a-legitimate-president/
— Head of D.C. National Guard to be removed from post in middle of inauguration – Peter Hermann and Aaron C. Davis
https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/public-safety/commanding-general-of-dc-national-guard-to-be-removed-from-post/2017/01/13/725a0438-d99e-11e6-b8b2-cb5164beba6b_story.html

 

HOUSTON CHRONICLE
— Trump-Lewis feud could be harbinger of new round of hyper-partisanship – Abby Phillip
http://www.houstonchronicle.com/news/politics/article/Trump-Lewis-feud-could-be-harbinger-of-new-round-10858216.php

 

FORBES
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Anti-Trumps ask “Can ‘Darth’ Trump Save The Dreamers?”  Anti-Trumps a) have an extremely low opinion of Americans and an especially low opinion of Americans who are White, male, and/or non-veteran and b) want Dreamers to get preference over Americans.
http://www.forbes.com/sites/stuartanderson/2017/01/14/can-darth-trump-save-the-dreamers/#27baa22511b6

 

BUSINESS INSIDER
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Anti-Trumps say “Anti-Trump protesters are gearing up ahead of Inauguration Day.”
http://www.businessinsider.com/anti-trump-protesters-are-gearing-up-ahead-of-inauguration-day-2017-1?r=UK&IR=T

 

DAILY BEAST
— The Fight Over a Controversial Painting Headed for Trump’s Inaugural  Protestors object to sending George Caleb Bingham’s painting of the election process to the inaugural, but ‘The Verdict of the People’ should disturb us for other reasons. – Nicolaus Mills
http://www.thedailybeast.com/articles/2017/01/14/the-fight-over-a-controversial-painting-headed-for-trump-s-inaugural.html

 

DAILY MAIL
— U.S. ethics watchdog takes to Twitter to remind federal employees not to endorse any products a day after Trump tweeted ‘buy L.L. Bean’
The U.S. Office of Government Ethics tweeted a ‘refresher’ on the ethics policy It said executive branch employees can’t endorse products or companies The tweets came a day after Trump encouraged followers to buy L.L. Bean Director of OGE Walter Shaub criticized Trump on Wednesday for not divesting – Karen Ruiz
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-4120078/Trump-s-L-L-Bean-endorsement-prompts-Ethics-office-tweet-reminder-not-endorse-products.html

January 10 Evening Edition

ABC7
— SESSIONS SAYS HE’D BE FAIR AS AG, DEFY TRUMP IF NECESSARY – ABC NEWS
http://abc7chicago.com/politics/sessions-says-hed-be-fair-as-ag-defy-trump-if-necessary/1695358/
— ‘MURDER BOARDS’ PREP TRUMP’S CABINET PICKS FOR HEARINGS
http://abc7chicago.com/news/murder-boards-prep-trumps-cabinet-picks-for-hearings/1694997/

 

NBC5
— Homeland Security Pick Cites Securing Border as Top Priority  The confirmation of Kelly, a retired Marine general, is almost assured – Alicia Caldwell
http://www.nbcchicago.com/news/politics/Homeland-Security-Pick-Faces-Questions-on-Wall-Immigration–410263575.html

 

CBS2
— Dillard Recalls Obama’s Early Years – Craig Dellimore
http://chicago.cbslocal.com/2017/01/10/former-republican-colleague-recalls-obamas-early-years/

 

FOX NEWS CHICAGO
— New legislature, same old problem in Illinois: No budget – AP
http://www.fox32chicago.com/news/local/228315069-story
— Mom says daughter racially ‘tormented’ at Elmwood Park middle school – Elizabeth Matthews
http://www.fox32chicago.com/news/crime/228313524-story

 

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— Sessions vows to target gun crime, boost cops’ morale in Chicago – FRANK MAIN and FRAN SPIELMAN
http://chicago.suntimes.com/news/democrats-to-press-attorney-general-pick-as-hearing-opens/
— New poll has Trump approval rating at 37%, Obama at 55% – USA TODAY
http://chicago.suntimes.com/news/new-poll-has-trump-approval-rating-at-37-obama-at-55/
— Bill requiring lead testing in schools heads to governor’s desk – Tina Sfondeles
http://chicago.suntimes.com/news/bill-requiring-lead-testing-in-schools-heads-to-governors-desk/
— Men in KKK costumes disrupt Sessions confirmation hearing – AP
http://chicago.suntimes.com/news/men-in-kkk-costumes-disrupt-sessions-confirmation-hearing/
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Anti-Trumps say  “Obamacare repeal game is a disgrace.”
http://chicago.suntimes.com/opinion/opinion-obamacare-repeal-game-is-a-disgrace/
— GOP anxiety is mounting over health care repeal initiative – AP
http://chicago.suntimes.com/news/gop-anxiety-is-mounting-over-health-care-repeal-initiative/
— Lipinski aide found dead after ‘domestic fight’ call – Jordan Owen
http://chicago.suntimes.com/news/police-woman-found-dead-in-oak-lawn-after-domestic-fight/
— Illinois lawmakers OK tax incentive program extension – AP
http://chicago.suntimes.com/news/illinois-house-oks-4-month-tax-incentive-program-extension/

 

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— Speaker Paul Ryan: GOP will work on repealing, replacing health law ‘concurrently’
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/nationworld/ct-paul-ryan-obamacare-repeal-20170110-story.html
— L.L. Bean faces boycott for family member donation to Trump PAC – Kim Bhasin
http://www.chicagotribune.com/business/ct-ll-bean-trump-boycott-20170110-story.html
— Naperville’s annexation-mania echoes past Lake County battles – Dan Moran
http://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/lake-county-news-sun/opinion/ct-lns-moran-village-consolidation-st-0111-20170110-column.html
— Before the president from Chicago says farewell, there’s disappointment – John Kass
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/columnists/kass/ct-obama-farewell-speech-kass-0111-20170110-column.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Democrats blame “societal oppression,” that is, they blame Republicans for the problems that Blacks have.
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/opinion/commentary/ct-missing-black-fathers-obama-20170110-story.html
— More budget nonsense for Illinois – Editorial
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/opinion/editorials/ct-illinois-stopgap-budget-springfield-edit-0111-md-20170110-story.html

 

DAILY HERALD
— DuPage referendum fix awaiting the governor’s signature – Robert Sanchez
http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20170110/news/170119898/
— Bill to test school water for lead goes to Rauner – Jake Griffin
http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20170110/news/170119931/
— Affordable housing fee could stymie upscale housing project in St. Charles – James Fuller
http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20170110/news/170119971/
— Conflict forces Glen Ellyn Dist. 41 board member to resign – Katlyn Smith
http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20170110/news/170119920/
— Kane Co. voters to decide on $50 million tax increase for forest district – Lauren Rohr
http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20170110/news/170119913/

 

CRAIN’S CHICAGO BUSINESS
— Illinois moves to regain its Edge
http://www.chicagobusiness.com/article/20170110/BLOGS02/170119996/illinois-moves-to-regain-its-edge

 

SPRINGFIELD STATE JOURNAL REGISTER
— Senate delays vote on plan that raises income tax – Doug Finke
http://www.sj-r.com/news/20170109/senate-delays-vote-on-plan-that-raises-income-tax

 

CHAMPAIGN/URBANA NEWS GAZETTE
— Illinois House OKs criminal justice reforms – AP
http://www.news-gazette.com/news/state/2017-01-10/latest-illinois-house-oks-criminal-justice-reforms.html

 

MADISON RECORD
— Why a budget won’t fix Illinois – Austin Berg
http://madisonrecord.com/stories/511071338-why-a-budget-won-t-fix-illinois

 

WSIL TV
— Lawsuits over Trump business threaten to tie up presidency – AP
http://www.wsiltv.com/story/34228146/lawsuits-over-trump-business-threaten-to-tie-up-presidency

 

  1. LOUIS POST DISPATCH
    — Rep. William Lacy Clay returns controversial painting to Capitol wall, tries to file charges against colleague Duncan Hunter – Chuck Raasch
    http://www.stltoday.com/news/local/govt-and-politics/clay-returns-controversial-painting-to-capitol-wall-tries-to-file/article_005d92e8-20a3-513f-8e74-6457f650792f.html
    (FROM THE ARTICLE: Clay also tried to file theft charges against that colleague, Rep. Duncan Hunter, R-Calif., although Capitol Police had not indicated to him late Tuesday morning whether they will follow through with Clay’s complaint. In a short address in a tunnel between the Capitol and House office buildings, Clay depicted the debate as part of the culture wars dividing the country. “This is really not about a student art competition anymore,” Clay, D-St. Louis, said after he and a handful of colleagues put it back on a wall amidst 400 other winners of a high school art contest sponsored by members of Congress. “It’s about defending the Constitution.” He said this just after passing Rep. Duncan Hunter, R-Calif., in the tunnel where the painting hangs. Hunter and Clay, who are good friends and whose congressional offices are next door to one another, didn’t speak to each other as they passed. Hunter, citing 18-year-old artist David Pulphus’s depiction of police as animals, which many have interpreted as pigs, said it was offensive. A scrum of about 15 reporters and photographers who had gathered around Hunter shifted to Clay, who led a handful of Congressional Black Caucus members in putting the painting back up where it originally was. It may not be there for good, however. Congressional Republicans are discussing removing it officially as a violation of congressional rules on the art that prevents the competition from depicting controversial “contemporary” issues. Clay said he’d defend the painting through that process as a First Amendment expression of an 18-year-old constituent. “I don’t have a disagreement with that,” he said of the process. “But there is a procedure to follow. You can’t have culture warriors walking around here like they are in charge of something.” Clay told reporters that he had no opinion on the painting, which police groups and others have criticized as depicting police as hog-like animals. Clay said critics should put themselves in Pulphus’s place, as a teenaged black male, who had witnessed the highly publicized shootings of young black men throughout his teen years. Including, “in his own community,” the shooting death of black teenager Michael Brown by Ferguson Police Officer Darren Wilson when Pulphus was 16. Those shootings, Clay said in an interview with the Post-Dispatch, were “animalistic.” While police groups have criticized the painting, Clay received a local police ally over the weekend in St. Louis Police Chief Sam Dotson. “Police officers are not art critics,” Dotson said during a discussion Saturday night at Harris-Stowe State University kicking off Missouri’s official events honoring the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. He called Clay a “strong supporter” of police and said Clay’s desire to hang the painting is in keeping with protecting the First Amendment. The painting by former Cardinal Ritter High School Senior Pulphus – now a college student – has drawn intense scrutiny after critics noticed that it depicted police officers as animals. Some police groups criticized the painting as divisive and not a true depiction of the shooting death of Michael Brown by Ferguson police officer Darren Wilson in 2014. Hunter removed the painting and left it in Clay’s office on Friday, saying it offended him and denigrated police. Hunter told the Post-Dispatch he had gotten “thousands” of calls and social media messages in support, many from police officers or their families. The painting was on display for six months before critics attacked it, in the middle of hundreds of other paintings by high school art contest winners from around the country. Clay Tuesday blamed “alt-right” media for stirring up the problem, and fellow Congressional Black Caucus members depicted the controversy as an extension of Republican President-elect Donald Trump’s attacks on the media. Hunter said he was making a statement and would not seek to remove it again if Clay puts it back up. But other Republicans, upset at the depiction of police, hinted they may seek official congressional action to take it down permanently. Clay would fight that. “I do not agree or disagree with this painting,” Clay said after he helped put it back up. But he noted that statues elsewhere in the Capitol depict slaveholders and avowed racists that offend him, but he hasn’t demanded they be removed. “I will fight to defend this young man’s right to express himself because his artwork is true for him and he is entitled to that protection under the law,” Clay said, referring to Pulphus. At the forum in St. Louis Saturday night, Dotson referred to the painting as the “elephant in the room.” “Sam Dotson can have an opinion and may not like the painting, but Sam Dotson the police chief or any police officer cannot have an opinion about it because that young man has a right to have his voice heard and it’s our job to make sure his rights are protected,” he said.)

 

ILLINOIS NEWS NETWORK
— Controversial tax credit elicits mixed responses from Illinois leadership, businesses
https://ilnews.org/11653/controversial-tax-credit-elicits-mixed-responses-illinois-leadership-businesses/

 

ILLINOIS REVIEW
— DURBIN LEADS ATTACK DURING SESSIONS’ AG HEARING
http://illinoisreview.typepad.com/illinoisreview/2017/01/durbin-leads-attack-during-sessions-ag-hearing.html
— MCHENRY CO CLERK SAYS REFERENDUM OBJECTION BASED ON QUALIFIED SIGNATURE SHORTAGE
http://illinoisreview.typepad.com/illinoisreview/2017/01/mchenry-co-clerk-says-referendum-objection-based-on-qualified-signature-shortage.html
— MCHENRY CO PROPERTY TAX FREEZE REFERENDUM CHALLENGED BY DEPUTY COUNTY CLERK
http://illinoisreview.typepad.com/illinoisreview/2017/01/mchenry-co-property-tax-freeze-referendum-challenged-by-deputy-county-clerk.html
— MASSIVE TAX HIKE IN “GRAND COMPROMISE” WOULD BE A DISASTER, IL STATE REP SAYS
http://illinoisreview.typepad.com/illinoisreview/2017/01/massive-tax-hike-in-grand-compromise-would-be-a-disaster-il-state-rep-says-.html

 

CAPITOL FAX
— ILGOP to leaflet outside Madigan re-election event
http://capitolfax.com/2017/01/10/ilgop-to-leaflet-outside-madigan-re-election-event/
— Rauner joins push for DeVos
http://capitolfax.com/2017/01/10/rauner-joins-push-for-devos/

 

FOX NEWS
— Protesters Interrupt Jeff Sessions’ Senate Confirmation Hearing
http://insider.foxnews.com/2017/01/10/jeff-sessions-senate-confirmation-hearings-attorney-general-protesters

 

BREITBART
— Jeff Sessions on Immigration Law: ‘I’m Going to Follow The Laws Passed By Congress’ – JULIA HAHN
http://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/01/10/jeff-sessions-on-immigration-law-im-going-to-follow-the-laws-passed-by-congress/
— Congressional Black Caucus to Re-Hang Anti-Cop ‘Police as Pigs’ Painting in Capital Citing ‘Constitution’ – WARNER TODD HUSTON
http://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/01/09/congressional-black-caucus-to-re-hang-anti-cop-police-as-pigs-painting-in-capital-citing-constitution/

 

BLAZE
— Sessions angrily defends his immigration record against Durbin in Senate confirmation – Jon Street
http://www.theblaze.com/news/2017/01/10/watch-sessions-angrily-defends-his-immigration-record-against-durbin-in-senate-confirmation/

 

AOL
— Donald Trump beats libel lawsuit over tweets directed at female political strategist – ERIQ GARDNER
http://www.aol.com/article/news/2017/01/10/donald-trump-beats-libel-lawsuit-over-tweets-directed-at-female/21652018/

 

WALL STREET JOURNAL
— Trump Nominees Financed Senators Deciding Their Fate  Five of Donald Trump’s nominees collectively donated $106,000 to senators on committees conducting their confirmation hearings – REBECCA BALLHAUS
http://www.wsj.com/articles/trump-nominees-financed-senators-deciding-their-fate-1484076076

 

USA TODAY
— Trump wins dismissal of suit over nasty tweets – Nick Penzenstadler
http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/onpolitics/2017/01/10/trump-wins-dismissal-suit-over-nasty-tweets/96402614/

December 25 Evening Edition

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— New plan to save Illinois takes ‘courage and patience’ – Andy Shaw
http://chicago.suntimes.com/opinion/andy-shaw-new-plan-to-save-illinois-takes-courage-and-patience/
— A peek into how power really goes down in Chicago – Editorial
http://chicago.suntimes.com/opinion/editorial-a-peek-into-how-power-really-goes-down-in-chicago/
— CPD’s Johnson decries ‘alarming’ rise in cops shot on the job – Frank Main
http://chicago.suntimes.com/news/cpds-johnson-decries-alarming-rise-in-cops-shot-on-the-job/

 

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Anti-Trumps say “Planned Parenthood focus groups suggest that lack of attention on social issues helped Trump.”
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/nationworld/politics/ct-planned-parenthood-social-issues-trump-20161225-story.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Anti-Trumps say “Trump adopting same behavior he criticized Clinton for.”
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/nationworld/ct-trump-campaign-promises-20161225-story.html

 

WLS AM
— Trump, fist raised, wishes all a Merry Christmas – Gregg Birnbaum and Kevin Liptak
http://www.wlsam.com/2016/12/25/trump-fist-raised-wishes-all-a-merry-christmas/

 

ROCKFORD REGISTER STAR
— New report confirms need for lawsuit reform in Illinois – Travis Akin  (DIERSEN: Have you even filed a lawsuit? I have.  If you file a lawsuit, a) expect that those who you sued will spend the rest of their lives trying to destroy you and b) expect that your critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes will glorify and praise and pander to those who you sued.  I should write a book about those who I have sued, what they continue to do to destroy me, and those who glorify and praise and pander to those who I sued.)
http://www.rrstar.com/opinion/20161225/my-view-new-report-confirms-need-for-lawsuit-reform-in-illinois

 

FOX NEWS
— Spree of Obama actions revives GOP concerns over ‘midnight’ regs, agenda – Fred Lucas
http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2016/12/25/spree-obama-actions-revives-gop-concerns-over-midnight-regs-agenda.html

 

DAILY CALLER
— Liberal Journalists Think The RNC Compared Trump To Jesus – Alex Pfeiffer
http://dailycaller.com/2016/12/25/liberal-journalists-think-the-rnc-compared-trump-to-jesus/
— Bryn Mawr College Student Driven Out Of School For Backing Trump – Blake Neff  (DIERSEN: Anti-Trumps are extremely intolerant.)
http://dailycaller.com/2016/12/23/college-student-driven-out-of-school-for-backing-trump/
— Eagles’ Joe Walsh: Trump’s ‘Ruthless’ Twitter Account Has Celebrities Running ‘Scared’ – PHILLIP STUCKY
http://dailycaller.com/2016/12/25/eagles-joe-walsh-trumps-ruthless-twitter-account-has-celebrities-running-scared/

 

BLAZE
— Bryn Mawr College girl who asked for a ride to Trump rally harassed out of school – Sarah Lee (DIERSEN: Anti-Trumps are extremely intolerant.)
http://www.theblaze.com/news/2016/12/24/college-girl-who-asked-for-a-ride-to-trump-rally-harassed-out-of-school/
— OUTRAGEOUS: George Washington University removes U.S. history from required courses — for history majors – Sarah Lee
http://www.theblaze.com/news/2016/12/24/george-washington-university-removes-u-s-history-from-required-courses-for-history-majors/

 

WORLD NET DAILY
— TRUMP’S ‘LANDSLIDE’: 2,623 TO 489 AMONG U.S. COUNTIES  But popular-vote fans say nation should abandon Electoral College – BOB UNRUH
http://www.wnd.com/2016/12/trumps-landslide-2623-to-489-among-u-s-counties/

 

NEWSMAX
— Trumps Attend Church Services on Christmas Eve
http://www.newsmax.com/Headline/trumps-attend-christmas-services/2016/12/25/id/765519/

 

HUFFINGTON POST
— Latino Leaders Who Dumped Donald Trump Now Hopeful He’s Their Guy  “I’m back on board,” said Jacob Monty, a Houston immigration attorney. – Dana Liebelson
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/latino-leaders-who-dumped-trump-now-hopeful-hes-their-guy_us_585fffd3e4b0de3a08f5a204
— Jerry Falwell Jr.: Donald Trump Is Inspiring More Retailers To Say ‘Merry Christmas’
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/jerry-falwell-trump-merry-christmas_us_585fe366e4b0d9a594589835?section=us_politics
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Anti-Trumps say “Jesus Was A Socialist.”
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/peter-dreier/jesus-was-a-socialist_b_13854296.html?section=us_politics

 

WASHINGTON POST
— Trump to inherit more than 100 court vacancies, plans to reshape judiciary – Philip Rucker and Robert Barnes
https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/trump-to-inherit-more-than-100-court-vacancies-plans-to-reshape-judiciary/2016/12/25/d190dd18-c928-11e6-85b5-76616a33048d_story.html
— A young couple died of overdose, police say. Their baby died of starvation days later. – Kristine Guerra
https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/true-crime/wp/2016/12/25/a-young-couple-died-of-overdose-police-say-their-infant-died-of-starvation-days-later/

 

NEW YORK POST
— How Trump helped sink Navy’s push for political correctness – Editorial
http://nypost.com/2016/12/25/how-trump-helped-sink-navys-push-for-political-correctness/

 

MYRTLE BEACH ONLINE
— America must become a melting pot again under Trump – R.H. GRUY
http://www.myrtlebeachonline.com/opinion/letters-to-the-editor/article122426409.html

December 23 Evening Edition

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— Former lawmaker John Anthony fired from corrections job after harassing woman at party – Kim Geiger
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/politics/ct-former-lawmaker-groping-christmas-party-met-20161223-story.html
— Rauner’s budget chief leaves as spending plan is set to expire – Monique Garcia
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/politics/ct-bruce-rauner-budget-chief-leaving-met-20161223-story.html
— Mayor’s emails provide glimpse into governor’s mind – Rich Miller
http://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/lake-county-news-sun/opinion/ct-lns-miller-emails-st-1227-20161223-story.html
— Anti-abortion group likely behind ominous cards left around Aurora area, police say – Hannah Leone
http://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/aurora-beacon-news/news/ct-abn-crytpic-anti-abortion-signs-st-1223-20161223-story.html
— AS THE DEMOCRAT PARTY’S STRANGLEHOLD ON CHICAGO TIGHTENS: ‘War-torn’… ‘out of control’: What a year for Chicago bashing – Mark Jacob
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/ct-chicago-bashing-2016-chicago-inc-20161223-story.html
— Maine Township: Republican Slate Wins Top Ballot Position in Election Lottery – Dick Barton
http://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/des-plaines/community/chi-ugc-article-republican-slate-wins-top-ballot-position-in-2016-12-23-story.html
— Chicago bond expert: Markets will be tough to stomach in ‘great unknown’ 2017 – Gail MarksJarvis
http://www.chicagotribune.com/business/ct-bianco-research-james-bianco-exec-qa-1225-biz-20161223-story.html
— Aurora mayor candidates discuss transparency in government – Steve Lord
http://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/aurora-beacon-news/news/ct-abn-aurora-mayor-ethics-st-1226-20161223-story.html
— Open records experts see loopholes in Emanuel’s email lawsuit settlement – Bill Ruthhart and Hal Dardick
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/politics/ct-rahm-emanuel-email-settlement-met-1225-20161223-story.html
— President-elect Donald Trump may spark a nuclear arms race. Big mistake. – Editorial
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/opinion/editorials/ct-trump-nuclear-arms-race-putin-obama-edit-1224-jm-20161223-story.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Anti-Trumps say “Why the white working class votes to maim itself.”
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/opinion/commentary/ct-white-working-class-trump-welfare-perspec-1226-20161223-story.html
— Emails between Emanuel, Tribune’s Dold released in lawsuit settlement – Bill Ruthhart
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/politics/ct-rahm-emanuel-emails-tribune-dold-met-20161223-story.html

 

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— Blagojevich asks for presidential commutation – Jon Seidel
http://chicago.suntimes.com/news/blagojevich-asks-for-presidential-commutation/amp/
— Ex-Ill. rep John Anthony fired from govt. job for groping women at Xmas party – Tina Sfondeles
http://chicago.suntimes.com/news/ex-ill-rep-fired-from-govt-job-for-groping-women-at-xmas-party/

 

DAILY HERALD
— Audit: No documentation Elk Grove Village trustees qualify for IMRF pension plan – Chacour Koop
http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20161223/news/161229471/
— Aurora police: Messages on cryptic cards pose ‘no threat’ – Marie Wilson
http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20161223/news/161229523/

 

ABC7
— ROCKETTES TO PERFORM AT TRUMP INAUGURATION, A-LIST CELEBS TURN IT DOWN
http://abc7chicago.com/politics/rockettes-to-perform-at-trump-inauguration-a-list-celebs-turn-it-down/1670339/

 

NBC5
— Donald Trump’s NY Co-Chair Wishes Death on Obama  Gov. Andrew Cuomo calls Carl Paladino’s remarks “racist, ugly and reprehensible” -Chris Carola
http://www.nbcchicago.com/news/national-international/Donald-Trump-Campaign-Co-Chair-Carl-Paladino-Racist-Remarks-Barack-Obama-First-Lady-408069325.html

 

WAND
— Nearly 30 homeless programs in Illinois to receive total of $6.5 million
http://www.wandtv.com/story/34123470/nearly-30-homeless-programs-in-illinois-to-receive-total-of-65-million

 

WSIL TV
— Putin praises Trump’s judgment, rejects hacking claims – AP  (DIERSEN: I should write a book about those who demonize, denigrate, and condemn my judgment.  I could stress their how their horrific judgment harms not only me, but harms many others.)
http://www.wsiltv.com/story/34120228/putin-praises-trumps-judgment-rejects-hacking-claims 

 

QUAD CITIES ONLINE
— Five file as Moline mayor write-ins after Acri, Vogelbaugh kept off ballot – Anthony Watt
http://www.qconline.com/news/local/candidates-booted-from-ballot-in-moline/article_ba4db7b2-9050-56c8-8449-e45d28f6b7f0.html

 

FOX ILLINOIS
— Gov. Rauner Announces New Budget Chief, Insurance Director – AP
http://foxillinois.com/news/local/gov-rauner-announces-new-budget-chief-insurance-director

 

  1. LOUIS POST DISPATCH
    — Illinois nearly 6 months behind in education funding for transportation, special ed, other expenses – AP
    http://www.stltoday.com/news/local/education/illinois-nearly-months-behind-in-education-funding-for-transportation-special/article_f041cd41-7cc8-5454-86ae-70986ad8cc2b.html

 

BELLEVILLE NEWS DEMOCRAT
— 3 Illinois group home residents found, 3 remain missing – AP
http://www.bnd.com/news/article122667529.html

 

NADIG NEWSPAPERS
— Relics, retreads, rookies, top 2018 governor field – Russ Stewart
http://nadignewspapers.com/2016/12/23/relics-retreads-rookies-top-2018-governor-field/

 

CHICAGO READER
— Records dump reveals Rahm’s millionaires – only email club – Ben Joravsky
http://www.chicagoreader.com/Bleader/archives/2016/12/23/records-dump-reveals-rahms-millionaires-only-e-mail-club

 

CHICAGOIST
— Rahm’s Email Dump Pulls Back The Curtain On Top Donor Interests
http://chicagoist.com/2016/12/22/emanuels_emails_reveal_interests_of.php

 

DUPAGE POLICY JOURNAL
— Ives slams safe spaces, crying sessions for college students after election
http://dupagepolicyjournal.com/stories/511061727-ives-slams-safe-spaces-crying-sessions-for-college-students-after-election
— Pro-growth reforms called for to stem exodus of millennials
http://dupagepolicyjournal.com/stories/511061645-pro-growth-reforms-called-for-to-stem-exodus-of-millennials

 

ILLINOIS NEWS NETWORK
— African-American unemployment rate soars in Illinois (DIERSEN: My critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes have always hinted/implied/argued/shouted a) that instead of me, the Post Office should have hired an African-American in 1966, b) that the Post Office should gotten rid of me much sooner than it did so that an African-American could have my job, c) that instead of me, IRS should have hired an African-American in 1971, d) that instead of me, IRS should have promoted African-Americans in 1972, 1973, and 1974, e) that instead of me, GAO should have hired an African-American in 1980, f) that instead of me, GAO should have promoted an African-American in 1986, and g) that GAO should gotten rid of me much sooner than it did so that an African-American could have my job and my preferred corner office.)
http://ilnews.org/11470/african-american-unemployment-rate-soars-illinois/

 

ILLINOIS POLICY INSTITUTE
— ILLINOIS DOES HAVE A BUDGET, AND IT’S NO LAUGHING MATTER  Due to existing law, Illinois already pays 90 percent of what it would if there were an appropriations agreement, meaning Illinois already operates with a de facto budget – Kristina Rasmussen
https://www.illinoispolicy.org/illinois-does-have-a-budget-and-its-no-laughing-matter/

 

FOX NEWS
— Trump Received a ‘Very Nice’ Christmas Letter From Putin
http://insider.foxnews.com/2016/12/23/donald-trump-received-very-nice-christmas-letter-vladimir-putin
— Putin reaches out to Trump, while thumping Dems
http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2016/12/23/putin-reaches-out-to-trump-while-thumping-dems.html

 

DAILY CALLER
— Obama Races To Destroy Anti-Terror Program So Trump Can’t Use It – Blake Neff
http://dailycaller.com/2016/12/23/obama-races-to-destroy-anti-terror-program-so-trump-cant-use-it/
— First They Came For The Homophobes – Robert Oscar Lopez
http://dailycaller.com/2016/12/23/first-they-came-for-the-homophobes/

 

BLAZE
— Let’s start calling them ‘biology deniers’ – Matt Walsh (DIERSEN: Ever-increasingly, Democrats encourage children to engage in LGBTQ activity.  That is enough reason to not send any child to any school run by Democrats.)
http://www.theblaze.com/podcasts/matt-walsh-lets-start-calling-them-biology-deniers/
(FROM THE ARTICLE: Earlier in the week National Geographic unveiled its January cover story. They are profiling a confused and abused young boy who thinks he’s a girl. Of course, he isn’t presented as someone who is confused and abused. Rather he’s presented as a boy who is actually a girl, which is like presenting a triangle that’s actually a circle. There was a time when National Geographic was considered a science magazine. But the publication, along with liberalism more generally, has abandoned science. Indeed, anyone who suggests that a boy can be a girl is not only guilty of perpetuating abuse, but also guilty of rejecting the entire field of science known as biology. That is why I propose a new name for those who believe in the “transgender” superstition. They are biology deniers. They are people who fundamentally deny the existence of biological sex. They may say that they accept biological sex and proceed to draw a false and fabricated distinction between that and “gender,” but the fact remains that if you will call a boy anything other than a boy, you have denied his biology. You are a biology denier. And that’s what you ought to be called.)

 

CONSERVATIVE REPUBLICAN NEWS
— WONDERFUL THINGS HAPPEN WHEN THE PRIVATE SECTOR HAS BREATHING ROOM TO FUNCTION – Kent Kellar  (DIERSEN: What if Oldsmobile had breathing room in 1971?  In 1971, Oldsmobile withdrew a job offer that I had accepted saying that Oldsmobile had just agreed to stop hiring Whites to settle an EEOC complaint.  That directly resulted in my becoming an IRS employee.)
http://conservativerepublicannews.com/2016/12/23/wonderful-things-happen-when-the-private-sector-has-breathing-room-to-function/

 

THE HILL
— Pressure grows on Mormon choir over Trump inauguration – JUDY KURTZ
http://origin-nyi.thehill.com/blogs/in-the-know/311676-pressure-grows-on-mormon-choir-over-trump-inauguration

 

HUFFINGTON POST
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Ever-increasingly, Democrats stress that they are anti-American.
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/donna-nevel/in-25-cities-communities-_b_13812326.html

 

CBS NEWS
— Illinois governor donates $50 million to his 2018 campaign fund
http://www.cbsnews.com/news/illinois-governor-donates-50-million-to-his-2018-campaign-fund/

 

AOL NEWS
— Jimmy Carter is the only former president to RSVP to Trump’s inauguration – Jose Sepulveda/Veuer
http://www.aol.com/article/news/2016/12/23/jimmy-carter-is-the-only-former-president-to-rsvp-to-trumps-ina/21641137/

 

NEW YORK TIMES
— Rockettes Won’t Be Forced to Dance at Trump Inauguration – KATIE ROGERS
http://www.nytimes.com/2016/12/23/arts/rockettes-wont-be-forced-to-play-trump-inauguration-company-says.html

 

NEW YORK POST
— Rockettes allowed to skip Trump’s inauguration – AP
http://nypost.com/2016/12/23/rockettes-allowed-to-skip-trumps-inauguration/

 

USA TODAY
— Trump v. the ‘swamp:’ Odds favor swamp – Donovan Slack
http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2016/12/23/trump-v-swamp-odds-favor-swamp/95768438/

 

WALL STREET JOURNAL
— New Nonprofit Aims to Bolster Trump in Fights With Both Parties  Great America Alliance ‘will aggressively promote Trump’s agenda and help make sure the promises made to the American people during the campaign are kept by Congress’ – REBECCA BALLHAUS
http://www.wsj.com/articles/new-nonprofit-aims-to-bolster-trump-in-fights-with-both-parties-1482517079
— Racial Quotas at the Texas Bar Are Illegal and Unwise  No white males need apply for an opening on the state bar’s board. Those seats are reserved for minorities. – MARK PULLIAM
http://www.wsj.com/articles/racial-quotas-at-the-texas-bar-are-illegal-and-unwise-1482526400

 

FORBES
— 10 Ways Donald Trump Can Cut Waste – Our Advice From OpenTheBooks.com – Adam Andrzejewski
http://www.forbes.com/sites/adamandrzejewski/2016/12/23/10-ways-donald-trump-can-cut-waste-our-advice-from-openthebooks-com/#1479360a52b9

 

CHIEF LEADER
— Key Federal Worker Protections May Be in Jeopardy Under Trump Regime – BOB HENNELLY  (DIERSEN: My critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes a) promote patronage, b) reject the Pendleton Act, and c) reject merit hiring.  They side with Jim Thompson, Jim Edgar, and my Democrat GAO, IRS, and Post Office superiors, supervisors, coworkers, and subordinates.)
http://thechiefleader.com/news/open_articles/key-federal-worker-protections-may-be-in-jeopardy-under-trump/article_9d30c750-a5e1-11e6-aa10-cb626479a302.html
(FROM THE ARTICLE: Tradition at a Crossroads  For more than 130 years, Federal civil-service employees have enjoyed legal protection from partisan politics, but in recent years the partisan standoff in Washington has led to the lapsing of the authorizations for the agencies that enforce these laws. In the case of the U.S. Merit Systems Protection Board, which polices the entire civil service system, the failure to act on a nominee made by President Obama in 2015 will mean that just a few months into Mr. Trump’s term, it is likely that board will cease to have a quorum. As a consequence of the Senate’s failure to act, the incoming President will be able to appoint two of the three MSPB members. Currently the two million plus Federal workers who report to the 4,000 political appointees selected by the President enjoy civil service protections that were first put on the books in the 1880s in homage to President James A. Garfield, who was assassinated by a disgruntled office-seeker who felt slighted that his political work for Mr. Garfield’s Republican Party had gone unrewarded with a patronage position. Mr. Garfield had been a fierce opponent of the spoils system, cracked down on corruption in the U.S. Post Office and said in his inaugural address that “the civil service can never be placed on a satisfactory basis until it is regulated by law.”  Required Merit Hiring  The Pendleton Act, passed in 1883, two years after Mr. Garfield’s death, required that Federal employees be hired on merit and selected based on the results of competitive exams they would be required to take. This was a radical departure from the patronage system that mushroomed in the first 100 years of the nation. “When Garfield was assassinated, it was sort of a galvanizing event and it made a lot of policymakers scrutinize the spoils system—and there had been dissatisfaction with it,” said James Read, the Director of Policy and Evaluation for the U.S. Merit Systems Protection Board. The MSPB is a bipartisan quasi – judicial agency that has 228 employees and an annual budget of close to $47 million. It hears, on average, several thousand cases a year brought by Federal employees who believe their treatment by superiors violated the statutes and regulations that govern the Federal workforce. With the recent budget battles that produced furloughs, a government shutdown, and budget cuts due to sequester, the number of cases swelled to 33,000 in 2013.)

 

ROLLING STONE
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Anti-Trumps say “Why Even Trump-Friendly Artists Won’t Perform at His Inauguration.”
http://www.rollingstone.com/politics/news/why-even-trump-friendly-artists-wont-perform-at-his-inauguration-w457677

December 21 Evening Edition

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— Pregnancy centers win early victory against Illinois abortion info law – Lisa Schencker
http://www.chicagotribune.com/business/ct-illinois-abortion-lawsuit-1222-biz-20161221-story.html
— Obamacare enrollment up in Illinois, U.S. despite fears about program’s future – Lisa Schencker
http://www.chicagotribune.com/business/ct-obamacare-enrollment-illinois-1222-20161221-story.html
— Multifaith group urges Rauner to change stance on Syrian refugees – Elyssa Cherney
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/breaking/ct-muslim-jewish-protest-rauner-syria-ban-met-20161221-story.html
— After meeting with Trump, Boeing CEO says Air Force One won’t cost $4 billion – Abby Phillip
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/nationworld/politics/ct-trump-boeing-air-force-one-20161221-story.html
— Ken Griffin plays Santa, gives $12 million lakefront gift to city – Kim Janssen
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/chicagoinc/ct-ken-griffin-bike-path-1222-chicago-inc-20161221-story.html
— Happy Trails: Ken Griffin’s gift to Chicago’s lakefront – Editorial  (DIERSEN: I frequently rode my bike along the lakefront 1974-1978 when I lived in the Outer Drive East building.)
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/opinion/editorials/ct-chicago-lakefront-bike-trail-ken-griffin-gift-emanuel-edit-1222-md-20161221-story.html
— The looming abortion battle — and a way out of it – Steve Chapman
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/opinion/commentary/ct-abortion-fight-trump-supreme-court-perspec-1222-md-20161221-column.html
— Christmas weekend: How many more Chicagoans will die by the bullet? – Editorial
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/opinion/editorials/ct-homicide-murder-violence-chicago-police-edit-1222-md-20161221-story.html
— Getting serious about curbing gun violence – Tony Munoz, Kwame Raoul, Elgie Sims, Mike Zalewski
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/opinion/commentary/ct-gun-violence-chicago-illinois-legislators-perspec-1222-jm-20161221-story.html
— Congressional funding is key to questions about Argonne’s future – Ted Slowik
http://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/daily-southtown/opinion/ct-sta-slowik-argonne-st-1222-20161221-story.html

 

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— Boeing blinks; promises lower cost for Air Force One
http://chicago.suntimes.com/news/boeing-blinks-promises-lower-cost-for-air-force-one/amp/
— Emanuel agrees to release private emails, ending court fight – Fran Spielman
http://chicago.suntimes.com/politics/emanuel-agrees-to-release-private-emails-ending-court-fight/amp/
— ‘Obamacare’ holding its own: 6.4M signed up so far – AP
http://chicago.suntimes.com/news/obamacare-6-4m-signed-up-affordable-care-act/
— Trump family drops access offered for charity donations – AP
http://chicago.suntimes.com/news/trump-family-drops-access-offered-for-charity-donations/

 

DAILY HERALD
— Democrats critical of DuPage merger plan – Robert Sanchez
http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20161221/news/161229726/
— Newly elected McHenry chairman’s consolidation measures pass 23-0 – Lauren Rohr
http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20161221/news/161229723/
— ‘Wine crawl’ with 25 stops prompts concerns about St. Charles’ downtown image – James Fuller
http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20161221/news/161229764/
— Rather than drain it, Trump advisers opt to join DC swamp – AP
http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20161221/news/312219820/
— 240 candidates to run for Lake County school board seats – Lee Filas
http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20161221/news/161229734/
— Many Fox Valley school, college board races heavily contested – Madhu Krishnamurthy
http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20161221/news/161229744/
— School board candidates in DuPage
http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20161221/news/161229728/
— College of DuPage, Glen Ellyn District 41 among hottest school board races – Jessica Cilella
http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20161221/news/161229733/
— Naperville approves 3 union contracts, but 4th delayed by weather – Marie Wilson
http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20161221/news/161229816/

 

CRAIN’S CHICAGO BUSINESS
— Rauner launches new attack on J.B. Pritzker spending – GREG HINZ
http://www.chicagobusiness.com/article/20161221/BLOGS02/161229976/rauner-launches-new-attack-on-j-b-pritzker-spending
— Who gets blame for Illinois losing people? The Dems, says Rauner – GREG HINZ  (DIERSEN: Who gets blame for Republican defeats in Illinois since 2000?  Democrats and Democrat plants, Libertarians and Libertarian plants, Greens and Green plants, and RINOs say Dave Diersen and his GOPUSA ILLINOIS emails.)
http://www.chicagobusiness.com/article/20161221/BLOGS02/161229977/who-gets-blame-for-illinois-losing-people-the-dems-says-rauner
— Chicago billionaire Ken Griffin funds lakefront paths – LYNNE MAREK
http://www.chicagobusiness.com/article/20161221/NEWS02/161229971/chicago-billionaire-ken-griffin-funds-lakefront-path-redo

 

SPRINGFIELD STATE JOURNAL REGISTER
— Aaron Schock wants corruption trial delayed until summer – AP
http://www.sj-r.com/news/20161221/aaron-schock-wants-corruption-trial-delayed-until-summer

 

CHAMPAIGN/URBANA NEWS GAZETTE
— Taxpayers must dig deep again  Corruption in government comes at a high price…. – Editorial
http://www.news-gazette.com/opinion/editorials/2016-12-21/taxpayers-must-dig-deep-again.html
— Oberweis to open store in Champaign – Tom Kacich
http://www.news-gazette.com/news/local/2016-12-21/oberweis-open-store-champaign.html

 

BGA
— BGA FORCES RELEASE OF MAYOR RAHM EMANUEL PRIVATE EMAILS, GARNERS LANDMARK POLICY SHIFT
http://www.bettergov.org/news/bga-forces-release-of-mayor-rahm-emanuel-private-emails-garners-landmark-policy-shift

 

SUBURBAN LIFE
— Candidates file for Glen Ellyn, Wheaton boards  Election to take place in April 2017 – ERIC SCHELKOPF
http://www.mysuburbanlife.com/2016/12/20/candidates-file-for-glen-ellyn-wheaton-boards/axy0klz/

 

NAPERVILLE PATCH
— Update: News Article About Unidentified Bodies Changed Twice  The original article stated there were five unclaimed bodies in the DuPage County Morgue – Patrick Martin
http://patch.com/illinois/naperville/update-news-article-unidentified-bodies-changed-twice

 

DUPAGE POLICY JOURNAL
— Advocacy group: Income-related student-success gap in state persists
http://dupagepolicyjournal.com/stories/511060852-advocacy-group-income-related-student-success-gap-in-state-persists

 

CHICAGO READER
— What Trump could learn from Chicago’s kleptocracy  Politicians making a buck on their offices is nothing new here. – Ben Joravsky
http://www.chicagoreader.com/chicago/2016-politics-year-in-review-kleptocracy/Content?oid=24757518

 

STATE REPRESENTATIVE JOHN CAVALETTO
— Illinois Losing 1 Resident Every 4.6 Minutes: with a net loss of $30,000 of taxable income every 4.6 minutes
http://www.johncavaletto.org/2016/12/illinois-losing-1-resident-every-46.html?mc_cid=397ec11418&mc_eid=2161c2039e

 

ILLINOIS POLICY INSTITUTE
— ALL I WANT FOR CHRISTMAS IS A NEW SPEAKER  If Democrats choose Madigan for the 17th time, he will be crowned the longest-serving House speaker in U.S. history. – Austin Berg
https://www.illinoispolicy.org/all-i-want-for-christmas-is-a-new-speaker/

 

ILLINOIS FAMILY ACTION
— Trump Says What Obama Refused to Say – Michael Brown
https://illinoisfamilyaction.org/2016/12/trump-says-what-obama-refused-to-say/

 

ILLINOIS REVIEW
— LAWMAKERS CALL ON COMPTROLLER TO CONTINUE “NO BUDGET NO PAY” POLICY
http://illinoisreview.typepad.com/illinoisreview/2016/12/lawmakers-call-on-comptroller-to-continue-no-budget-no-pay-policy.html

 

CAPITOL FAX
— Proft claims Rauner could be in “deep trouble,” Hughes says “no way” Rauner can run as outsider
http://capitolfax.com/2016/12/21/proft-claims-rauner-could-be-in-deep-trouble-hughes-says-no-way-rauner-can-run-as-outsider/
— Griffin explains why he backs Rauner and Emanuel
http://capitolfax.com/2016/12/21/griffin-explains-why-he-backs-rauner-and-emanuel/
— Why are traffic fatalities rising here?
http://capitolfax.com/2016/12/21/why-are-traffic-fatalities-rising-here/

 

PUBLIUS FOIRUM
— Vitriolic Keith Olbermann Demands Fans ‘Never Call Trump President’ – Warner Todd Huston
http://www.publiusforum.com/2016/12/21/vitriolic-keith-olbermann-demands-fans-never-call-trump-president/

 

CONSERVATIVE REPUBLICAN NEWS
— OBAMA ASKS TERRORIST FRONT GROUP TO DO DIVERSITY TRAINING – Kent Kellar
http://conservativerepublicannews.com/2016/12/21/obama-asks-terrorist-front-group-to-do-diversity-training/

 

GOPUSA
— Ohio Democrats Meet to Gripe and Complain about Presidential Loss
http://www.gopusa.com/ohio-democrats-meet-to-gripe-and-complain-about-presidential-loss/
— Affirmative Action for Ex-Cons
http://www.gopusa.com/affirmative-action-for-ex-cons/

 

BLAZE
— There’s a “stigma” around abortion only because it’s pure evil — and we all know it – Matt Walsh
http://www.theblaze.com/contributions/theres-a-stigma-around-abortion-only-because-its-pure-evil-and-we-all-know-it/

 

BREITBART
— ‘Legacy’: 10 Ways Barack Obama Broke the American System – JOEL B. POLLAK2
http://www.breitbart.com/california/2016/12/21/legacy-10-ways-barack-obama-broke-american-system/
— Mexican Soccer Federation Fined $20K for Homophobic Chants by Fans at U.S. Soccer Team – WARNER TODD HUSTON
http://www.breitbart.com/sports/2016/12/19/mexican-soccer-federation-fined-20k-homophobic-chants-fans-u-s-soccer-team/

 

DAILY CALLER
— Facebook Censorship Designed To Prevent ‘Exclusion’ – Peter Hasson
http://dailycaller.com/2016/12/21/report-facebook-censorship-designed-to-prevent-exclusion/

 

FOX BUSINESS
— Peter Thiel: Silicon Valley Outcast Turned Trump Insider – Steve Tobak
http://www.foxbusiness.com/politics/2016/12/19/peter-thiel-silicon-valley-outcast-turned-trump-insider.html

 

NATIONAL REVIEW
— Repent, Wicked White Guys – IAN TUTTLE
http://www.nationalreview.com/article/443216/mtv-white-guy-resolutions-are-vacuous-malicious
— Trump Is Already Ditching His Movement – David French
http://www.nationalreview.com/article/443251/donald-trump-abandons-movement-campaign-promises
— Honest Politicians Finish Last – BEN SHAPIRO
http://www.nationalreview.com/article/443228/politicians-economics-lies-work-best

 

WASHINGTON EXAMINER
— Illinois’ population has shrunk by 78,000 in three years – DAVID FREDDOSO
http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/illinois-population-has-shrunk-by-78000-in-three-years/article/2610179

 

HUFFINGTON POST
— Most Republicans Think Donald Trump Has Changed The GOP For The Better  A new poll finds that the president-elect is increasingly winning over Republicans. – Janie Velencia
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/donald-trump-change-gop_us_58599d6ee4b0d9a5945644f2
— Boston Mayor Says Trump’s Victory Is In Part Backlash To African-American Progress  He also said Obama’s race factored into why Republicans were so intent on blocking his agenda. – Sam Levine
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/martin-walsh-obama-racism_us_585adc7be4b0de3a08f3f01d

 

ABC NEWS
— Billionaire Griffin Donates $12M for Chicago Lakefront Trail – AP
http://abcnews.go.com/US/wireStory/billionaire-griffin-donates-12m-chicago-lakefront-trail-44332125

 

CNN
— It’s official: Clinton swamps Trump in popular vote – Gregory Krieg
http://www.cnn.com/2016/12/21/politics/donald-trump-hillary-clinton-popular-vote-final-count/index.html

 

CNBC
— Trump names Icahn as special adviser on regulation, vows to shred Obama rules – Jacob Pramuk  (DIERSEN: What is Icahn’s position on federal regulations that require preference be given to minorities and to females?  More specifically, who should pay the price of Affirmative Action, Diversity, and Inclusion?)
http://www.cnbc.com/2016/12/21/trump-to-name-icahn-as-special-adviser-on-regulatory-overhaul-report.html

 

NEW YORK POST
— Boeing CEO vows to build two Air Force Ones under budget – Daniel Halper
http://nypost.com/2016/12/21/boeing-ceo-vows-to-build-two-air-force-ones-for-the-price-of-one/
— Black church member charged in ‘Vote Trump’ arson – AP
http://nypost.com/2016/12/21/black-church-member-charged-in-vote-trump-burning/

 

WASHINGTON POST
— Donald Trump is holding a government casting call. He’s seeking ‘the look.’ – Philip Rucker and Karen Tumulty
https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/donald-trump-is-holding-a-government-casting-call-hes-seeking-the-look/2016/12/21/703ae8a4-c795-11e6-bf4b-2c064d32a4bf_story.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Anti-Whites say “Bill O’Reilly rose to the defense of white privilege in America’s presidential voting process.”
https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/the-fix/wp/2016/12/21/bill-oreilly-rose-to-the-defense-of-white-privilege-in-americas-presidential-voting-process/

 

WALL STREET JOURNAL
— Donald Trump’s Win Sends Economic Optimism to Highest Level Since 2012  Republicans views on the economy have grown far more optimistic, sending overall economic sentiment gauges higher – NICK TIMIRAOS
http://blogs.wsj.com/economics/2016/12/21/donald-trumps-win-sends-economic-optimism-to-highest-level-since-2012/
— AS THE DEMOCRAT PARTY’S STRANGLEHOLD ON AMERICA TIGHTENS: Percentage of Young Americans Living With Parents Rises to 75-Year High  Household formations by millennials lag behind other economic recoveries; high rents, mortgage standards cited – CHRIS KIRKHAM
http://www.wsj.com/articles/percentage-of-young-americans-living-with-parents-rises-to-75-year-high-1482316203

 

U.S. MAGAZINE
— Donald Trump’s Inauguration Weekend: Official Events Schedule Announced – Megan French
http://www.usmagazine.com/news/donald-trumps-inauguration-official-events-schedule-announced-w457375

 

FED SMITH
— Tallying Political Donations from Federal Employees and Unions – Ralph R. Smith
http://www.fedsmith.com/2016/12/21/tallying-political-donations-from-federal-employees-and-unions/

 

LGBTQ NATION
— Tom DeLay says God made Trump president so religious right could shape America – Jeff Taylor
http://www.lgbtqnation.com/2016/12/tom-delay-says-god-made-trump-president-religious-right-shape-america/

December 19 Morning Edition

FOX ST. LOUIS
— ‘Stop Trump’ protesters at Illinois capital for electoral college vote
http://fox2now.com/2016/12/19/stop-trump-protesters-at-illinois-capital-for-electoral-college-vote/

 

DAILY HERALD
— Illinois electors won’t change votes – Kerry Lester
http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20161219/news/161218924/
— FRONT PAGE TOP OF FOLD WITH COLOR PICTURE: Kirk hopes to be remembered for actions, not rhetoric – Kerry Lester
http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20161219/news/161218925/

 

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— Electoral College meets amid effort to deny Donald Trump presidency
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/nationworld/politics/ct-electoral-college-donald-trump-president-20161219-story.html
— With Cochran indicted, will Rhymefest run for alderman again? – John Byrne
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/politics/ct-rhymefest-cochran-indictment-20th-ward-20161216-story.html
— Life after debt: Could company cash help college grads pay back loans? – Editorial  (DIERSEN: When you graduated from college, how much debt did you have and what did you earn?  I graduated from NIU in 1970 debt-free and owning a 1969 Dodge Charger SE.  My starting GS-7 salary at IRS in 1971 was $43,915 in today’s dollars.)
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/opinion/editorials/ct-student-loan-debt-trump-edit-1219-20161216-story.html
(FROM THE ARTICLE: The average student graduates with $28,950 in student loan debt, according to the nonprofit research organization Institute for College Access and Success. That means each month, on top of rent or mortgage, insurance and car payments, the average college grad is forking over between $250 and $300 in student loan payments. On the bright side, grads are making more money — the National Association of Colleges and Employers lists the average starting salary for the class of 2015 as $50,651 — but many are still having trouble meeting their monthly expenses. It’s hard to shrug off that kind of debt.)

 

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— Electoral College meets amid effort to deny Trump presidency – AP
http://chicago.suntimes.com/news/electoral-college-meets-amid-effort-to-deny-trump-presidency/
— Trump’s Cabinet picks excite his voters: ‘We have to trust him’ – AP
http://chicago.suntimes.com/news/trumps-cabinet-picks-excite-his-voters-we-have-to-trust-him/

 

ABC7
— GOV-ELECT: NORTH CAROLINA WILL REPEAL LGBT LAW ON TUESDAY – AP
http://abc7chicago.com/politics/gov-elect-north-carolina-will-repeal-lgbt-law-on-tuesday/1663418/

 

DNA INFO
— Midyear School Cuts Loom As Rauner’s Veto Of $215M For CPS Stands – Heather Cherone
https://www.dnainfo.com/chicago/20161219/lincoln-park/chicago-public-schools-budget-cuts-cps-gov-bruce-rauner

 

SPRINGFIELD STATE JOURNAL REGISTER
— AS THE DEMOCRAT PARTY’S STRANGLEHOLD ON ILLINOIS TIGHTENS: Illinois school districts see surge in low-income families – Jason Nevel
http://www.sj-r.com/news/20161218/illinois-school-districts-see-surge-in-low-income-families
—  Light at the end of the tunnel for improved rail passenger service in Illinois – Randy Blankenhorn
http://www.sj-r.com/opinion/20161218/guest-column-light-at-end-of-tunnel-for-improved-rail-passenger-service-in-illinois

 

QUAD CITY TIMES
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Anti-Trumps say “Trump blows off working class.”
http://qctimes.com/news/opinion/editorial/columnists/froma-harrop/harrop-trump-blows-off-working-class/article_93365dad-a7ab-54ea-9c9e-2e131ea52537.html

 

DEKALB DAILY CHRONICLE
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Anti-Trumps say “Spirit of the season lost on Trump supporters.”
http://www.daily-chronicle.com/2016/12/16/tucker-spirit-of-the-season-lost-on-trump-supporters/actomf5/

 

SAUK VALLEY
— Can Trump break heroin’s hold?  Experts wonder what will happen when the war on drugs gets a new commander-in-chief – John Keilman
http://www.saukvalley.com/2016/12/18/can-trump-break-heroins-hold/agi7r1i/

 

DUPAGE POLICY JOURNAL
— Ives seeks more details before supporting I-290 congestion-reduction project – Karen Kidd
http://dupagepolicyjournal.com/stories/511052175-ives-seeks-more-details-before-supporting-i-290-congestion-reduction-project
— Watchdog group aims to sniff out truth behind fire protection district’s missing tapes – Carol Ostrow
http://dupagepolicyjournal.com/stories/511052523-watchdog-group-aims-to-sniff-out-truth-behind-fire-protection-district-s-missing-tapes

 

ILLINOIS REVIEW
— ROSKAM CELEBRATES NORTH SUBURBAN WOMEN’S GOP CLUB 75 YEARS  (DIERSEN: If my critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes had succeeded in killing TAPROOT Republicans of Illinois in 2012, it would be celebrating its 48th year.)
http://illinoisreview.typepad.com/illinoisreview/2016/12/roskam-celebrates-north-suburban-womens-gop-club-75-years.html
— MOORE: ILLINOIS AMONG THE NATION’S TEN “LOSER” LEFT-WING STATES
http://illinoisreview.typepad.com/illinoisreview/2016/12/moore-illinois-among-the-nations-ten-loser-left-wing-states.html
— KNIGHT: THE FAKE WAR ON ‘FAKE NEWS’
http://illinoisreview.typepad.com/illinoisreview/2016/12/knight-the-fake-war-on-fake-news.html

 

CAPITOL FAX
— Question: What should these incoming writers and broadcasters know about covering the Illinois Capitol?
http://capitolfax.com/2016/12/19/question-of-the-day-2386/

 

WASHINGTON TIMES
— Obama ditches promise of ‘smooth and efficient’ transition to Trump – Dave Boyer
http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2016/dec/18/obama-ditching-promise-of-smooth-transition-to-tru/

 

GOPUSA
— The Alt-Left is Unhinged
http://www.gopusa.com/the-alt-left-is-unhinged/

 

PJ MEDIA
— Obama Appoints Cop Killer Mumia Abu-Jamal’s Attorney to 6-Year Civil Rights Post – DEBRA HEINE
https://pjmedia.com/trending/2016/12/17/obama-appoints-cop-killer-mumia-abu-jamals-attorney-to-6-year-civil-rights-post/

 

PUBLIUS FORUM
— Pakistani Village That Murdered a Dozen Teens for ‘Honor’ Again Shows Barbarity of Islam – Warner Todd Huston
http://www.publiusforum.com/2016/12/18/pakistani-village-murdered-dozen-teens-honor-shows-barbarity-islam/

 

REAL CLEAR INVESTIGATIONS
— Why Small Business Administration Is Providing Billions to Wall Street Firms – James Varney
http://www.realclearinvestigations.com/articles/2016/12/19/small_business_administration_providing_billions_to_wall_street_firms.html

 

DAILY CALLER
— The Call To Censor Bad News Isn’t New, Doesn’t Make Sense, And Should Frighten You A Great Deal – Christopher Bedford
http://dailycaller.com/2016/12/18/the-call-to-censor-bad-news-isnt-new-doesnt-make-sense-and-should-frighten-you-a-great-deal/
— NYT Called Out For Being Less Diverse Than Trump’s Cabinet – Peter Hasson
http://dailycaller.com/2016/12/18/nyt-called-out-for-being-less-diverse-than-trumps-cabinet/

 

THE BLAZE
— None of the Hollywood celebrities who vowed to leave American if Trump won have left the U.S. – Chris Enloe
http://www.theblaze.com/news/2016/12/18/none-of-the-hollywood-celebrities-who-vowed-to-leave-american-if-trump-won-have-left-the-u-s/

 

NATIONAL REVIEW
— Why Building the Wall Should Not Be Trump’s No. 1 Immigration Priority  Mandating E-Verify and ending visa overstays will do more good, more quickly. – MARK KRIKORIAN
http://www.nationalreview.com/article/443166/build-wall-mandate-e-verify-end-visa-overstays-first

 

ROLL CALL
— Cutting Federal Workforce Not the Way to Eliminate Waste, Fraud and Abuse – Linda Miller
http://www.rollcall.com/news/opinion/cutting-federal-workforce-not-way-eliminate-waste-fraud-abuse

 

THE HILL
— Who will check Facebook’s ‘fact checkers?’ – CATHY YOUNG
http://thehill.com/blogs/pundits-blog/media/310849-who-will-check-facebooks-fact-checkers

 

CNN
— 2016 in review: The revenge of the forgotten – Clarissa Ward
http://www.cnn.com/2016/12/19/world/2016-review-revenge-of-the-forgotten/

 

NEW YORK TIMES
— By Attacking the Press, Donald Trump May Be Doing It a Favor – Jim Rutenberg
http://www.nytimes.com/2016/12/18/business/media/by-attacking-the-press-donald-trump-may-be-doing-it-a-favor.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Anti-Trumps demonize, denigrate, and condemn Trump.
http://www.nytimes.com/2016/12/19/opinion/donald-trump-this-is-not-normal.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Anti-Trumps demonize, denigrate, and condemn Carson.
http://www.nytimes.com/2016/12/19/opinion/ben-carsons-warped-view-of-housing.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Ever-increasingly, anti-Trumps side with foreign countries and with their citizens against America and against its citizens.
http://www.nytimes.com/2016/12/18/opinion/proud-to-be-a-sanctuary-city.html

 

LOS ANGELES TIMES
— Protests outside electoral college votes are underway. They probably won’t change the outcome – Julie Westfall and Chris Megerian
http://www.latimes.com/nation/politics/trailguide/la-na-trailguide-updates-protests-outside-electoral-college-1482162408-htmlstory.html

 

WALL STREET JOURNAL
— College Enrollment Drops 1.4% as Adults Head Back to Work  Push to get more people into school hits headwind of fewer high-school grads – MELISSA KORN
http://www.wsj.com/articles/college-enrollment-drops-1-4-as-adults-head-back-to-work-1482123660

 

FORBES
— Wasteful Spending By Other Names – Wayne Winegarden
http://www.forbes.com/sites/econostats/2016/12/19/wasteful-spending-by-other-names/

 

TESAS TRIBUNE
— Big employers no strangers to benefiting from cheap, illegal labor  Two cases illustrate how big-name employers benefit from illegal labor and why undocumented workers are easily exploited. – TRAVIS PUTNAM HILL
https://www.texastribune.org/2016/12/19/big-name-businesses-exploit-immigrant-labor/

 

OBSERVER
— The Top 5 Reasons Headhunters Aren’t Reaching Out to You – Keith Liscio
http://observer.com/2016/12/the-top-5-reasons-headhunters-arent-reaching-out-to-you/
(FROM THE ARTICLE: You have the wrong experience  This is probably the hardest obstacle to overcome both from a qualitative and quantitative standpoint. Recruiters are generally highly specialized in what we do and, remember, we’re putting round pegs in round holes. If you are a square peg, it is unlikely that a round peg recruiter can help you. If you are a round peg of the wrong diameter, there are some searches you’ll be excluded from. For instance, recruiters are very rarely hired to bring in entry level employees. Because the pool of talent is generally large for these positions and recruiters are not inexpensive, most businesses choose to fill these slots through campus recruiting, advertisements and the resumes they receive unsolicited. It also means that for certain oversubscribed college fields of study like psychology, sociology, or history, graduates may never be in a position to be helped by the services of a recruiter in obtaining a job in their chosen major. Generally speaking, recruiters start being helpful to younger workers once they have two to three years of experience in a given field—but only to move to another company within that same field. So, for instance, if a candidate excels in engineering (or accounting, or marketing) at their current company, recruiters will be interested in taking them to engineering (or accounting, or marketing) roles at other companies. Recruiters are paid to find people who have specific experience. For example, marketing means marketing to a recruiter. While sales people sometimes move into marketing roles on their own, it is rare that a company will pay a recruiter to find them a sales person that they’ll hire for a marketing position. By the same token, companies use recruiters to hire client-side employees for client-side roles and agency-side people for agency roles. Employees switch on their own from agencies to clients and vice-versa all the time. It is also common for employees to move from a specific function in one industry to the same function in another industry. When using a recruiter to find an employee for a specific role, however, firms may require that the industry experience more closely match their own. You have a non-linear career path  It is very common in today’s workplace for employees—even good ones—to change jobs more frequently and switch functions and industries with greater regularity. However, companies generally won’t pay a recruiter to find somebody like that. Say I’m hired to fill the job of Chief Cook and Bottle Washer for a client. Ideally, they’d like to see somebody who had a part-time job washing bottles in high school, graduated from culinary school with a degree in cooking, and moved on to progressively more responsible positions such as Cook and Bottle Washer Assistant, Associate Cook and Bottle Washer, Cook and Bottle Washing Manager, Director of Cooking and Bottle Washing, before culminating as Vice President of Cooking and Bottle Washing. In fact, some may require that I only target those that have not only done all that but are already serving as Chief Cook and Bottle Washer at another firm. It is sometimes difficult to meet all of a client’s expectations on any given position. Depending on the nature of the job and the client, however, we do usually come remarkably close. The higher up the chain you are in your career, the more closely my clients will want you to have very specific experiences. If you’ve come to your job as Director of Cooking and Bottle Washing by a more circuitous route, the client who’s hired me to fill that job as Chief may not want to meet you.)

December 9 Evening Edition

ABC7
— EMANUEL RETURNS TO NATIONAL STAGE DURING WASHINGTON VISIT – Charles Thomas
http://abc7chicago.com/politics/emanuel-returns-to-national-stage-during-washington-visit/1648507/

 

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— Rahm Emanuel making Washington rounds, lobbying for aid – Lynn Sweet
http://chicago.suntimes.com/columnists/rahm-emanuel-making-washington-d-c-rounds-today-at-brookings/
— No end in sight for Illinois’ school funding con game – Phil Kadner
http://chicago.suntimes.com/opinion/kadner-illinois-school-funding-con-game/
— Rahm’s police hiring will barely make up for drop – Dan Mihalopoulos
http://chicago.suntimes.com/politics/the-watchdogs-rahms-police-hiring-not-keeping-pace/
— $3.8M in back pension payments for female black firefighters – Fran Spielman
http://chicago.suntimes.com/news/3-8m-in-back-pension-payments-for-female-black-firefighters/
— $3 million settlement to family of teen shot by Chicago police – Fran Spielman
http://chicago.suntimes.com/news/3-million-settlement-to-family-of-teen-shot-by-chicago-police/
— $2.4M settlement in police shooting case tied to legal misconduct – Fran Spielman
http://chicago.suntimes.com/politics/2-4-million-settlement-in-police-shooting-case-tied-to-legal-misconduct/

 

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— Expect nothing from Springfield: Rauner had 44 agenda items. Madigan’s Democrats had 1. – Editorial
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/opinion/editorials/ct-madigan-rauner-budget-taxes-edit-1211-20161209-story.html
— Rahm rules out DNC chair run, flips off guy in bar – Kim Janssen
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/chicagoinc/ct-rahm-dnc-chair-1210-chicago-inc-20161209-story.html
— Illinois Lottery’s biggest scratch-offs didn’t award 40% of grand prizes, Tribune finds – Joe Mahr, Matthew Walberg and Angie Leventis Lourgos
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/ct-illinois-lottery-payout-met-20161209-story.html
— Giuliani takes himself out of running for secretary of state
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/nationworld/politics/ct-giuliani-trump-secretary-of-state-20161209-story.html
— Chicago to pay $3.8 million as part of Fire Department gender bias case – John Byrne
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/politics/ct-chicago-fire-department-lawsuit-gender-bias-met-20161209-story.html
— Do Trump’s Cabinet picks want to run the government — or dismantle it? – John Wagner
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/nationworld/politics/ct-trump-cabinet-picks-20161208-story.html
— Trump is creating a Bizarro World with Cabinet picks – Clarence Page
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/opinion/page/ct-trump-cabinet-carson-pruitt-mattis-perspec-1211-20161209-story.html
— Trump’s trade agenda is at war with his goals – Steve Chapman
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/opinion/chapman/ct-trump-trade-tariffs-ford-carrier-perspec-1211-jm-20161209-column.html
— Welcome back, balanced budget amendment – Editorial
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/opinion/editorials/ct-balanced-budget-amendment-republican-trump-edit-1212-jm-20161209-story.html
— Counter to campaign, Trump deepens Goldman Sachs ties as he builds economic team
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/nationworld/ct-trump-goldman-sachs-20161209-story.html

 

DAILY HERALD
— College of DuPage Opens ‘Fuel’ Food Pantry to Help Fight Food Insecurity on Campus
http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20161209/submitted/161208834/
(FROM THE ARTICLE: COD student and Phi Theta Kappa President Kristina Clancy marked the official opening of the College’s Fuel Pantry during a ribbon cutting ceremony attended by COD students, faculty and staff. The result of a fall 2015 College-wide project examining food insecurity on campus organized by the College’s Phi Theta Kappa chapter, the Fuel Pantry is open to COD students, faculty and staff. Phi Theta Kappa’s research found that 100 out of 750 College of DuPage students reported having access to only one to two full meals a day or less than a full meal a day. The pantry accepts non-perishable food donations at any time of the year. Donations can be dropped off in the Phi Theta Kappa office in SSC 2212 or the Office of Student Life in SSC 1217. In addition, tax deductible cash donations can be made through the COD Foundation. College identification is required to receive assistance from the pantry. Click here to view photos and a video of the ceremony.)
— Naperville cops: Tainted gummy bears were homemade
http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20161209/news/161208831/

 

CRAIN’S CHICAGO BUSINESS
— Trust a priceless commodity in Springfield budget dance – RICH MILLER
http://www.chicagobusiness.com/article/20161209/NEWS02/161209825/trust-a-priceless-commodity-in-springfield-budget-dance

 

CHICAGO CITY WIRE
— Rauner outlines details for second stopgap budget
http://chicagocitywire.com/stories/511056156-rauner-outlines-details-for-second-stopgap-budget

 

CENTRAL ILLINOIS PROUD
— Donald Trump taking intel briefings only once a week  Pence receiving briefings on daily basis – CNN
http://www.centralillinoisproud.com/news/donald-trump-taking-intel-briefings-only-once-a-week/617492105

 

WQLZ
— Rauner: AFSCME Contract Fight Costing $3 Million A Day
http://www.wqlz.com/2016/12/09/rauner-afscme-contract-fight-costing-3-million-a-day/

 

ILLINOIS TIMES
— Bass fishing for U.S. attorney post?  Source says assistant wants top job – Bruce Rushton
http://illinoistimes.com/article-18028-bass-fishing-for-us-attorney-post.html

 

ILLINOIS NEWS NETWORK
— State Rep. Will Guzzardi, D-Chicago business-boycott bill against Trump plan hits brick wall
http://ilnews.org/11280/democratic-lawmakers-business-boycott-bill-trump-plan-hits-brick-wall/

 

ILLINOIS POLICY INSTITUTE
— AFSCME TURNS TO COURTS TO DELAY RAUNER CONTRACT, COSTING TAXPAYERS MILLIONS – Mailee Smith
https://www.illinoispolicy.org/afscme-turns-to-courts-to-delay-rauner-contract-costing-taxpayers-millions/

 

CAPITOL FAX
— Pritzker, Lisa Madigan added to enemies list
http://capitolfax.com/2016/12/09/pritzker-lisa-madigan-added-to-enemies-list/
— Today’s video: Rauner victory lap
http://capitolfax.com/2016/12/09/todays-video-rauner-victory-lap/
— Good news for Mitsubishi plant?
http://capitolfax.com/2016/12/09/good-news-for-mitsubishi-plant/
— Cullerton to Rauner: Cut a deal with AFSCME before pension reform
http://capitolfax.com/2016/12/09/cullerton-to-rauner-cut-a-deal-with-afscme-before-pension-reform/

 

GOPUSA
— The ‘fix’ is in at Illinois Human Rights Commission
http://www.gopusa.com/?p=18132
— Emanuel: A taskforce to come up with a website for illegal aliens
http://www.gopusa.com/emanuel-a-taskforce-to-come-up-with-a-website-for-illegal-aliens/
— Minnesota clergy form sanctuary network to shield immigrants
http://www.gopusa.com/?p=18154
— When Special Interest Groups Collide
http://www.gopusa.com/?p=18089
— Has the Trumpian Revolution Begun? – Patrick J. Buchanan
http://www.gopusa.com/?p=18146

 

NEWSMAX
— Rep. Kinzinger: Trump’s Message to China Is You Can’t ‘March All Over Us’
http://www.newsmax.com/Politics/Adam-Kinzinger-Trump-China/2016/12/09/id/763163/

 

HOT AIR
— Hannity to Trump: Political elites like Romney and Democrats like Obama aren’t your friends and never will be
http://hotair.com/archives/2016/12/09/hannity-to-trump-political-elites-like-romney-and-democrats-like-obama-arent-your-friends-and-never-will-be/

 

BLAZE
— Trump praises Obama, and gets booed by supporters
http://www.theblaze.com/news/2016/12/09/watch-trump-praises-obama-and-gets-booed-by-supporters/

 

BREITBART
— Debt-Free RNC Raised $6 Million More Than 2012 In Final Weeks of Campaign Season – MICHELLE MOONS
http://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2016/12/09/debt-free-rnc-raised-6-million-2012-final-weeks-campaign-season/

 

DAILY CALLER
— Senate Dems Scramble After Report Shows The Most ‘Diverse’ Staff Is Actually Republican – Amber Randall
http://dailycaller.com/2016/12/08/senate-dems-scramble-after-report-shows-the-most-diverse-staff-is-actually-republican/

 

CONSERVATIVE REPUBLICAN NEWS
— OBAMA POLITICAL APPOINTEES TO CONTINUE AS CAREER EMPLOYEES UNDER TRUMP
http://conservativerepublicannews.com/2016/12/09/obama-political-appointees-to-continue-as-career-employees-under-trump/

 

CONSERVATIVE HQ
— Mr. Trump: Remember the Snake?
http://www.conservativehq.com/node/24678

 

NATIONAL REVIEW
— On Immigration, Andy Puzder Should Put American Workers First
http://www.nationalreview.com/article/442944/andy-puzder-labor-secretary-pick-trump-cabinet-immigration-minimum-wage

 

ROLL CALL
— Durbin and Graham Set to Introduce Bill to Protect DREAMers From Trump  Would provide 3 years of protected status for deferred action recipients – Niels Lesniewski
http://www.rollcall.com/news/policy/durbin-graham-set-introduce-bill-protect-dreamers-trump

 

THE HILL
— Confronting corruption is essential for democracy – BY REPS. PETER J. ROSKAM (R-ILL.) AND DAVID PRICE (D-N.C.)
http://thehill.com/blogs/congress-blog/politics/309534-confronting-corruption-is-essential-for-democracy
— President Obama should curb mass incarceration with clemency – DAVID M. SHAPIRO
http://thehill.com/blogs/pundits-blog/civil-rights/309757-president-obama-should-curb-mass-incarceration-with-clemency

 

HUFFINGTON POST
— Dick Durbin, Lindsey Graham Unveil Bill To Stop Donald Trump From Ending Protections For Dreamers  The president-elect vowed to end the program that protects them. – Elise Foley
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/dick-durbin-lindsey-graham-daca-bill_us_5849592ce4b0f9723d005cd5

 

ABC NEWS
— Gingrich: ‘It’s Weird’ for Trump to Remain Executive Producer of ‘Celebrity Apprentice’ – KATHERINE FAULDERS
http://abcnews.go.com/Politics/gingrich-weird-trump-remain-executive-producer-celebrity-apprentice/story?id=44098736

 

NBC NEWS
— Is Trump Softening on Young Immigrants? Senators Hope So, Offer Bill – SUZANNE GAMBOA
http://www.nbcnews.com/news/latino/trump-softening-young-immigrants-senators-hope-so-offer-bill-n694131

 

NEW YORK TIMES
— In Chicago, Bodies Pile Up at Intersection of ‘Depression and Rage’ Over Memorial Day weekend, when The New York Times tracked every shooting in Chicago, the largest concentration of them was in the city’s 11th police district. But why? – MONICA DAVEY
http://www.nytimes.com/2016/12/09/us/chicago-shootings-district-11.html
— Donald Trump Loves New York. But It Doesn’t Love Him Back.  The president-elect’s plan to keep a presence in the city feels to
many residents less like a source of pride than an open wound. – ALEXANDER BURNS  (DIERSEN: One could say that Democrats are more loyal to the Democrat Party than they are loyal to America.)
http://www.nytimes.com/2016/12/09/nyregion/donald-trump-new-york-protests.html
— Goldman Sachs to Extend Its Reach in Trump Administration – NATHANIEL POPPER, MICHAEL J. de la MERCED and MAGGIE HABERMAN
http://www.nytimes.com/2016/12/09/business/dealbook/goldman-sachs-no-2-seen-as-a-top-economic-adviser-to-trump.html

 

WASHINGTON POST
— Secretary of state candidate Rudy Giuliani withdraws his name from consideration – Abby Phillip
https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/powerpost/wp/2016/12/09/top-secretary-of-state-candidate-rudy-giuliani-withdraws-his-name-from-consideration/
— Weather Service employees to the Hill: Save us from Trump’s ‘hiring freeze’ – Angela Fritz  (DIERSEN: During almost all of the almost 18 years that I worked for GAO 1980-1997 the agency was under a hiring freeze and/or a promotion freeze.)
https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/capital-weather-gang/wp/2016/12/09/weather-service-employees-to-the-hill-save-us-from-trumps-hiring-freeze/
— New York Times deserts ‘both sides’ language in story on campus Trump supporters – Erik Wemple
https://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/erik-wemple/wp/2016/12/09/new-york-times-deserts-both-sides-language-in-story-on-campus-trump-supporters/
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: An anti-Trumps says “Donald Trump is actually a fascist.”
https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/donald-trump-is-actually-a-fascist/2016/12/09/e193a2b6-bd77-11e6-94ac-3d324840106c_story.html

 

LOS ANGELES TIMES
— The campaign is over, but Donald Trump still likes his rallies – Michael A. Memoli
http://www.latimes.com/nation/politics/la-na-pol-trump-rallies-20161209-story.html

 

WALL STREET JOURNAL
— The Spoils of the Republican State Conquest  Get ready for more Scott Walkers as Republicans control 25 state capitals: tax cuts, pension reform, right to work, school choice. – KYLE PETERSON
http://www.wsj.com/articles/the-spoils-of-the-republican-state-conquest-1481326770
— Trump’s Military ‘Junta’  Another media furor that isn’t worth worrying about. – Editorial
http://www.wsj.com/articles/trumps-military-junta-1481327373
— What’s in a Name? For Trump’s Businesses, Everything  Liquidating his stake in the Trump Organization through an IPO or buyout presents myriad problems. – EDWIN D. WILLIAMSON
http://www.wsj.com/articles/whats-in-a-name-for-trumps-businesses-everything-1481326620
— Barack Obama, Donald Trump Forge an Unlikely Rapport  Aides say the two have set aside harsh words and see benefit in an open dialogue – PETER NICHOLAS and CAROL E. LEE
http://www.wsj.com/articles/barack-obama-donald-trump-forge-an-unlikely-rapport-1481326593
— How Trump’s Schools Chief Helped Turn Around Detroit  There’s still work to do, but thanks to Betsy DeVos more than half the city’s students attend charters. – INGRID JACQUES
http://www.wsj.com/articles/how-trumps-schools-chief-helped-turn-around-detroit-1481326510

 

BLOOMBERG
— Trump Team’s Asking for Ways to Keep Nuclear Power Alive  Mark Chediak and Catherine Traywick
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2016-12-09/trump-s-team-is-asking-for-ways-u-s-can-keep-nuclear-alive

 

NEWSWEEK
— DONALD TRUMP IS BUILDING THE MOST CONSERVATIVE PRESIDENTIAL CABINET IN U.S. HISTORY – MATTHEW COOPER
http://www.newsweek.com/trump-cabinet-picks-nominees-conservative-530477

 

FED SMITH
— President Issues 2.1% Pay Raise Plan for Federal Employees – Ralph R. Smith
http://www.fedsmith.com/2016/12/09/president-issues-2-1-pay-raise-plan-for-federal-employees/

 

NEW REPUBLIC
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Anti-Trumps say “Trump’s Distractions Will Provide Republican Cover to Rip Apart the Safety Net.”
https://newrepublic.com/article/139245/trumps-distractions-will-provide-republican-cover-rip-apart-safety-net

 

VANITY FAIR
— RANKING TEAM TRUMP’S WEALTH, FROM THE BIGGEST BILLIONAIRES TO THE POOREST MILLIONAIRES  A handy pocket guide to your new plutocratic overlords. – BESS LEVIN
http://www.vanityfair.com/news/2016/12/ranking-team-trumps-wealth

November 30 Evening Edition

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— Chicago police, preparing for a Trump visit, told the trip is off for now – Jeremy Gorner
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/breaking/ct-donald-trump-chicago-visit-met-20161130-story.html
— Sorry, Trump: NAFTA isn’t going anywhere – Julian Ku, John Yoo
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/opinion/commentary/ct-trump-nafta-trade-20161130-story.html
— More Americans, Illinoisans enrolling in Obamacare, despite uncertainty – Lisa Schencker
http://www.chicagotribune.com/business/ct-obamacare-enrollment-numbers-increasing-1201-20161130-story.html

— In the era of viral, hostile videos, Illinois Holocaust Museum focuses on upstanders – Heidi Stevens  (DIERSEN: What do you say to those who give ammunition to anti-Trumps?)
http://www.chicagotribune.com/lifestyles/stevens/ct-michaels-racist-video-holocaust-museum-balancing-1130-20161130-column.html
— When is gerrymandering unconstitutional? – Steve Chapman
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/opinion/chapman/ct-gerrymandering-wisconsin-constitution-chapman-perspec-1201-md-20161130-column.html
— Local election officials question Trump’s voting fraud claims – Steve Lord
http://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/aurora-beacon-news/news/ct-abn-vote-fraud-st-1201-20161130-story.html
— Todd Ricketts, Cubs co-owner, picked to serve as deputy commerce secretary – Katherine Skiba and Kathy Bergen
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/ct-todd-ricketts-trump-deputy-commerce-secretary-20161130-story.html

 

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— Madigan ensures no refuge in ‘lame duck’ session – Mark Brown
http://chicago.suntimes.com/politics/brown-madigan-ensures-no-refuge-in-lame-duck-session/
— Trump poised to stay at his Chicago hotel while on Midwest swing – Lynn Sweet
http://chicago.suntimes.com/news/trump-poised-to-stay-at-his-chicago-hotel-while-on-midwest-swing/
— Rauner’s budget demands: term limits, property tax freeze – Tina Sfondeles
http://chicago.suntimes.com/politics/rauners-budget-demands-term-limits-property-tax-freeze/
— CTU’s Lewis calls Trump pick for Dept. of Education ‘a nightmare’ – Lauren FitzPatrick
http://chicago.suntimes.com/politics/karen-lewis-donald-trump-betsy-devos-department-of-education/
— Trump street sign still up at tower, but alderman won’t back down – Fran Spielman
http://chicago.suntimes.com/politics/trump-street-sign-still-up-at-tower-but-alderman-wont-back-down/
— BEYOND OUTRAGEOUS: U. of I. to study ‘sanctuary’ status for immigrants – AP
http://chicago.suntimes.com/news/u-of-i-to-study-sanctuary-status-for-immigrants/

 

CRAIN’S CHICAGO BUSINESS
— A letter to Donald Trump from a nasty Chicago woman – ROHINI DEY
http://www.chicagobusiness.com/article/20161130/OPINION/161139980/a-letter-to-donald-trump-from-a-nasty-chicago-woman
— Vague Trump vow to exit company leaves key questions unanswered – Bloomberg
http://www.chicagobusiness.com/article/20161130/NEWS02/161139999/vague-trump-vow-to-exit-company-leaves-key-questions-unanswered
— Rauner moves to test, suspend suspect workers for drugs, alcohol – GREG HINZ
http://www.chicagobusiness.com/article/20161130/BLOGS02/161139979/rauner-moves-to-test-suspend-suspect-workers-for-drugs-alcohol

 

CBS2
— Lawmakers Ask Illinois Governor To Resume Contract Talks
http://chicago.cbslocal.com/2016/11/30/lawmakers-ask-illinois-governor-to-resume-contract-talks/

 

NBC5
— Illinois GOP Launches New Blog Slamming ‘Boss Madigan’ – Tom Schuba
http://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/illinois-gop-launches-new-blog-slamming-boss-madigan-403807146.html

 

ABC7
— TRUMP NOMINATES TODD RICKETTS AS DEPUTY SECRETARY OF COMMERCE – Sarah Schulte
http://abc7chicago.com/politics/trump-nominates-todd-ricketts-as-deputy-secretary-of-commerce/1632408/

 

WJBD RADIO
— Sarah Palin Under Consideration for VA Secretary – JASON CONNOLLY
http://www.wjbdradio.com/politics/2016/11/30/sarah-palin-under-consideration-for-va-secretary

 

WSIL TV
— Trump’s Cabinet: ‘Draining the swamp’ or diving right in? – AP
http://www.wsiltv.com/story/33830158/trumps-cabinet-draining-the-swamp-or-diving-right-in

 

CENTRAL ILLINOIS PROUD
— Trump once trashed new team member’s ‘rotten job’ with Cubs  Cubs co-owner Todd Ricketts pick for deputy commerce secretary – Ahiza Garcia
http://www.centralillinoisproud.com/news/trump-once-trashed-new-team-members-rotten-job-with-cubs
— China warns Trump: Good luck bringing jobs back to U.S.  What can Trump and China really do? – Heather Long
http://www.centralillinoisproud.com/news/china-warns-trump-good-luck-bringing-jobs-back-to-us

 

HERALD & REVIEW
— More Illinois residents sign up for ‘Obamacare’ plans – AP
http://herald-review.com/news/state-and-regional/more-illinois-residents-sign-up-for-obamacare-plans/article_4abd1332-03af-53e6-859b-06aa0b601b08.html

 

NADIG NEWSPAPERS
— Dem’s Downstate losses offset in Collar Counties – RUSS STEWART
http://nadignewspapers.com/2016/11/30/dems-downstate-losses-offset-in-collar-counties/

 

BUGLE NEWS
— No tax hike in 2017 DuPage County board budget – Grace Tucker
http://buglenewspapers.com/no-tax-hike-in-2017-dupage-board-budget

 

THE REPORTER
— Video gambling remains hot-button issue for local towns – Dermot Connolly
http://thereporteronline.net/newsx/local-news/68645-video-gambling-remains-hot-button-issue-for-local-towns

 

CHICAGO PATCH
— Is Donald Trump Visiting Chicago This Week?  UPDATED: Trump’s representatives won’t confirm it, but reports say Chicago police are preparing for the president-elect. – Joe Vince
http://patch.com/illinois/chicago/donald-trump-visiting-chicago-week

 

DUPAGE POLICY JOURNAL
— State House fails to override Rauner veto of automatic voter registration bill
http://dupagepolicyjournal.com/stories/511049830-state-house-fails-to-override-rauner-veto-of-automatic-voter-registration-bill

 

ILLINOIS FAMILY INSTITUTE
— ‘Lame Duck’ Tax Increase Debated While Both Parties Struggle with Basic Math – John Biver
https://illinoisfamily.org/politics/lame-duck-tax-increase-debated-parties-struggle-basic-math/

 

ILLINOIS REVIEW
— CONGRESSMAN GUTIERREZ CALLS FOR FIGHT AGAINST TRUMP
http://illinoisreview.typepad.com/illinoisreview/2016/11/congressman-gutierrez-calls-for-fight-against-trump.html
— RAUNER-APPOINTED COMMISSION CONTINUES BATTLE AGAINST RELIGIOUS FREEDOM IN ILLINOIS
http://illinoisreview.typepad.com/illinoisreview/2016/11/rauner-appointed-commission-continues-battle-against-religious-freedom-in-illinois.html
— BI-PARTISAN EFFORT TO RAISE HURDLES FOR LAME DUCK SESSION TAX HIKES UNDERWAY IN IL HOUSE
http://illinoisreview.typepad.com/illinoisreview/2016/11/bi-partisan-effort-to-raise-hurdles-for-lame-duck-session-tax-hikes-underway-in-il-house.html

 

CAPITOL FAX
— AS THE DEMOCRAT PARTY’S STRANGLEHOLD ON ILLINOIS TIGHTENS: Illinois on track to lose yet another US House seat
http://capitolfax.com/2016/11/30/illinois-on-track-to-lose-yet-another-us-house-seat/

 

WASHINGTON TIMES
— GAO: Cost of federal student loan program doubled beyond estimate – Dave Boyer
http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2016/nov/30/cost-federal-student-loan-program-doubled/

 

WORLD NET DAILY
— ‘HAMILTON’ BOYCOTT ‘FAIL’? TICKETS ACTUALLY SOLD MONTHS IN ADVANCE  Gloating media ignore facts in reports of record box office – ART MOORE
http://www.wnd.com/2016/11/hamilton-boycott-fail-tickets-actually-sold-months-in-advance/

 

BREITBART
— Protesters Burn American Flags Outside Trump International Hotel – KATHERINE RODRIGUEZ
http://www.breitbart.com/2016-presidential-race/2016/11/30/watch-protesters-burn-american-flags-outside-trump-international-hotel/
— Ole Miss Pulls ‘Sanctuary Campus’ Proposal After Backlash – JOHN BINDER
http://www.breitbart.com/texas/2016/11/30/ole-miss-pulls-sanctuary-campus-proposal-backlash/

 

THE BLAZE
— Trump considering Sarah Palin to lead the VA, an agency he often criticized on the campaign trail – Leon Wolf
http://www.theblaze.com/news/2016/11/30/report-trump-considering-sarah-palin-to-lead-an-agency-he-often-criticized-on-the-campaign-trail/

 

DAILY CALLER
— Obama To Jann Wenner: I Could’ve Been Great If Not For Fox News – JIM TREACHER
http://dailycaller.com/2016/11/30/obama-to-jann-wenner-i-couldve-been-great-if-not-for-fox-news/
— Twitter Doesn’t Rule Out Banning Trump If He Gets Too Unruly – ERIC LIEBERMAN
http://dailycaller.com/2016/11/30/twitter-doesnt-rule-out-banning-trump-if-he-gets-too-unruly/
— Democrat Congressman Gives BLUNT Response When Asked How Party Can Win Back Voters — Just Keep On Panderin’ – Christian Datoc (DIERSEN: Democrats and RINOs pander to those who are anti-Protestant, anti-conservative, anti-Republican, anti-American, anti-White, anti-male, anti-older people, anti-rich people, anti-gun owners, anti-German Americans, anti-draft avoiders, and/or anti-those whose ancestors have been in America longer than their ancestors.)
http://dailycaller.com/2016/11/29/dem-congressman-gives-blunt-response-when-asked-how-party-can-win-back-voters-just-keep-on-panderin-video/
— Border Patrol Chief: Agents Forced To Serve As ‘Professional Child Care Providers’ – Chuck Ross
http://dailycaller.com/2016/11/30/border-patrol-chief-agents-forced-to-serve-as-professional-child-care-providers/

 

CONSERVATIVE REVIEW
–FOR THESE YOUNG REPUBLICANS, WORKING FOR TRUMP ISN’T AN EASY DECISION – Maria Jeffrey
https://www.conservativereview.com/commentary/2016/11/for-these-young-republicans-working-for-trump-isnt-an-easy-decision

 

CNS NEWS
— Perfecting the Politicization of Hate Crimes – Bill Donohue
http://www.cnsnews.com/commentary/bill-donohue/perfecting-politicization-hate-crimes

 

WESTERN JOURNALISM
— Trump Makes Game-Change Announcement – Flailing Liberals Just Lost Another Round  Definitely not business as usual for the president-elect … – Chris Golden
http://www.westernjournalism.com/thepoint/2016/11/30/trump-makes-game-change-announcement-flailing-liberals-just-lost-another-round/

 

GOPUSA
— Ohio Terrorist wrote, ‘I am warning you Oh America!’
http://www.gopusa.com/ohio-terrorist-wrote-i-am-warning-you-oh-america/
— Gold Star families: Burning flag in protest is ‘extremely offensive’
http://www.gopusa.com/gold-star-families-burning-flag-in-protest-is-extremely-offensive/
— The Moral Sickness of the Left
http://www.gopusa.com/the-moral-sickness-of-the-left/
— Welcome to the Party of Trump
http://www.gopusa.com/welcome-to-the-party-of-trump/

 

THE HILL
— Questions swirl around Trump business announcement – PETER SCHROEDER
http://thehill.com/homenews/administration/308167-questions-swirl-around-trump-business-announcement
— Huckabee: Romney ate ‘big slice of crow’ at Trump dinner – MARK HENSCH
http://thehill.com/homenews/administration/308152-huckabee-romney-ate-big-slice-of-crow-with-trump
— Electoral College voters form group to block Trump presidency – BROOKE SEIPEL
http://thehill.com/blogs/blog-briefing-room/news/308161-electoral-college-voters-form-group-to-block-trump-presidency
— Jill Stein files for recount in Michigan – REBECCA SAVRANSKY
http://thehill.com/homenews/campaign/308124-jill-stein-files-for-recount-in-michigan

 

HUFFINGTON POST
— Will Congress Provide A Check On Trump’s Power? Don’t Bet On It.  Outlook not so good. – Jason Linkins
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/congress-trump-checks-balances_us_583f0466e4b0ae0e7cdb3206
— How Elaine Chao’s Labor Department Failed To Protect Low-Wage Workers  When Donald Trump’s transportation secretary nominee led the Labor Department, auditors found it wasn’t performing one of its most basic duties. – Dave Jamieson
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/how-elaine-chaos-labor-department-failed-to-protect-low-wage-workers_us_583f1c56e4b09e21702c1862

 

NEW YORK TIMES
— Trump Vows Steps to Avoid Appearance of Business Conflicts – MICHAEL D. SHEAR and ERIC LIPTON
http://www.nytimes.com/2016/11/30/us/politics/donald-trump-business-president-elect.html
— Ethics Office Praises Donald Trump for a Move He Hasn’t Committed To – MICHAEL D. SHEAR and ERIC LIPTON
http://www.nytimes.com/2016/11/30/us/politics/donald-trump-business-president-elect.html

 

WASHINGTON POST
— Trump’s takeover of the GOP is now complete – Philip Rucker
https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/trumps-takeover-of-the-gop-is-now-complete/2016/11/30/bf5f8dc2-b714-11e6-a677-b608fbb3aaf6_story.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Anti-Trumps ask “Is this the end of American exceptionalism?”
https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/global-opinions/wp/2016/11/30/is-this-the-end-of-american-exceptionalism/
— Trump announces he will leave business ‘in total’ — leaving open how he will avoid conflicts of interest – Drew Harwell
https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/business/wp/2016/11/30/trump-announces-he-will-leave-business-in-total-leaving-open-how-he-will-avoid-conflicts-of-interest/

 

NEW YORK POST
— ‘Flag Burning Challenge’ launches after Trump’s tweet – Jackie Salo
http://nypost.com/2016/11/30/flag-burning-challenge-launches-after-trumps-tweet/

 

WALL STREET JOYRNAL
— Name Calling and Identity Politics Have Their Limits  Who uses words like “racist,” “sexist,” “fascist” and “xenophobic”? Answer: a liberal who is losing an argument. – David P. Carter, Seminole, Fla.
http://www.wsj.com/articles/name-calling-and-identity-politics-have-their-limits-1480544055
— Consumer Choices Reflected the Nation’s Political Divide  Voters in strongholds for Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton differed greatly in their shopping, entertainment and lifestyle preferences, data show – DANTE CHINNI  (DIERSEN: What major consumer choices have you made that show that you are a Republican?  For my wife and I, choices include our buying a home in Wheaton in 1978, then having a home built in Wheaton in 1984, and then continuing to live in that home.  For me, choices include my buying only American-nameplate vehicles.  I currently own a 2016 Ford Mustang, 2013 Dodge Charger R/T Max, 2005 Chevy Corvette, 2003 Chevy Cavalier, 1996 Ford Thunderbird LX, and 1972 Chevy Corvette.)
http://www.wsj.com/articles/consumer-choices-reflected-the-nations-political-divide-1480415404
— Mitt Romney Speaks After Dinner With Donald Trump
http://www.wsj.com/video/mitt-romney-speaks-after-dinner-with-donald-trump/A1A718C1-68E3-4F48-BFA4-1A511394E9B3.html

 

FORTUNE
— Why White Women Voted for Donald Trump – Madeline Farber
http://fortune.com/2016/11/30/why-white-women-voted-trump/
— GAO: The U.S. Will Forgive at Least $108 Billion in Student Debt – Lucinda Shen
http://fortune.com/2016/11/30/student-loans-debt/

 

BLOOMBERG
— Wall Street Wins Again as Trump Picks Bankers, Billionaires – Max Abelson
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2016-11-30/wall-street-wins-again-as-trump-chooses-bankers-and-billionaires

 

BUSINESS INSIDER
— What it’s like to eat at the $138-a-person restaurant where Trump dined with Mitt Romney – Madeline Stone
http://www.businessinsider.com/photos-of-food-at-jean-georges-2016-11

 

UNION LEADER
— Democrats and the Nazi card – LARRY ELDER
http://www.unionleader.com/columns/Larry-Elder-Democrats-and-the-Nazi-card-11302016

 

MONEY MAGAZINE
— Student Loan Forgiveness Is Set to Cost Taxpayers Billions More Than Expected  And that doesn’t factor in Trump’s proposed changes. – Kaitlin Mulhere
http://time.com/money/4586201/income-based-repayment-student-loan-forgiveness-cost/
— Donald Trump’s Pick for Treasury Secretary Is Partly Responsible for ‘Batman v Superman’ Steve Mnuchin financed some of the biggest box-office hits of the past few years. – Alicia Adamczyk
http://time.com/money/4586004/steve-mnuchin-trump-treasury-movie-hits/

 

THE WEEK
— Former Rep. Joe Walsh is not thrilled with Trump’s Cabinet choices
http://theweek.com/speedreads/664763/former-rep-joe-walsh-not-thrilled-trumps-cabinet-choices

 

PBS
— Trump says he’s stepping out of his business empire – AP
http://www.pbs.org/newshour/rundown/trump-says-hes-stepping-business-empire/

 

DAILY BEAST
— GAO: Student-Debt Forgiveness Program Far Exceeds Cost Estimates
http://www.thedailybeast.com/cheats/2016/11/30/u-s-to-forgive-108b-in-student-debt.html

 

MOTHER JONES
— Forget the Wall. If You Want Less Illegal Immigration, Go After Employers. – KEVIN DRUM
http://www.motherjones.com/kevin-drum/2016/11/forget-wall-if-you-want-less-illegal-immigration-go-after-employers

November 18 Morning Edition

CBS2
— RTA Boss Kirk Dillard Isn’t Worried A Trump Administration Will Harm Rail Here – Bob Roberts
http://chicago.cbslocal.com/2016/11/17/rta-boss-isnt-worried-a-trump-administration-will-harm-rail-here/

 

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— Sen. Sessions, Rep. Pompeo picked by Trump to run Justice Department, CIA
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/nationworld/politics/ct-trump-appointments-20161118-story.html
— Will a Trump presidency mean a stigma or higher sales at namesake Chicago tower? – Gail MarksJarvis and Mary Ellen Podmolik
http://www.chicagotribune.com/business/ct-trump-condo-market-1118-20161117-story.html
— Even a Republican Congress might block some of Trump’s agenda – Josh Chafetz
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/opinion/commentary/ct-trump-agenda-republican-congress-20161118-story.html
— Oak Brook officials upset red light cameras approved near mall – Chuck Fieldman
http://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/oak-brook/news/ct-dob-red-light-cameras-tl-1117-20161115-story.html
— New Glen Ellyn board member Diane McGinley is also candidate for village president – Bob Goldsborough
http://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/wheaton-glen-ellyn/news/ct-glen-ellyn-board-replacement-1117-20161117-story.html
— Despite vote, township official Stan Wojtasiak says he won’t give road maintenance to Naperville – Erin Hegarty
http://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/naperville-sun/ct-nvs-naperville-township-roads-revisit-st-1118-20161117-story.html
— Advice from Europe to anti-Trump demonstrators – Anne Applebaum
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/opinion/commentary/ct-donald-trump-protests-perspec-1118-jm-20161118-story.html

 

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— OUTSTANDING: Stone Park strip club near convent loses liquor license – Andy Grimm
http://chicago.suntimes.com/news/strip-club-next-door-to-stone-park-convent-loses-liquor-license/
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: QUESTION: Who is threatening to leave America because of Trump?  ANSWER: Those who are anti-Protestant, anti-conservative, anti-Republican, anti-American, anti-White, anti-male, anti-older people, anti-rich people, anti-gun owners, anti-German Americans, anti-draft avoiders, and/or anti-those whose ancestors have been in America longer than their ancestors.)
http://chicago.suntimes.com/news/steinberg-donald-trump-stephen-bannon-holocaust/
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Ever-increasingly, Democrats side with anti-Americans against Americans.
http://chicago.suntimes.com/opinion/natalie-moore-woe-to-cities-like-chicago-under-president-trump/
— Trump’s triumph, explained – Robert Heiler
http://chicago.suntimes.com/opinion/opinion-trumps-triumph-explained/

 

DAILY HERALD
— COD approves faculty contract extension – Robert Sanchez
http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20161117/news/161118959/
— Just calling for balanced state budget isn’t enough – or realistic – Ralph Martire
http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20161118/discuss/161119031/

 

NORTHWEST HERALD
— Illinois workers protest Rauner’s planned labor deal – AP
http://www.nwherald.com/2016/11/18/illinois-workers-protest-rauners-planned-labor-deal/a5adxr6/

 

ROCKFORD REGISTER STAR
— It’s time to give Donald Trump a chance – Editorial
http://www.rrstar.com/opinion/20161117/our-view-its-time-to-give-donald-trump-chance

 

BLOOMINGTON PANTAGRAPH
— Trump’s election triggers flood of immigration questions – AP
http://www.pantagraph.com/news/state-and-regional/illinois/trump-s-election-triggers-flood-of-immigration-questions/article_e885e08a-4eee-54e6-af54-7f0bd39683dc.html

 

WSIL TV
— Justice Thomas: Honor Scalia by reining in government – AP
http://www.wsiltv.com/story/33731818/9-trump-supreme-court-prospects-at-conservative-legal-parley
— Flynn: outspoken general, intelligence pro, Trump supporter – AP
http://www.wsiltv.com/story/33742436/flynn-outspoken-general-intelligence-pro-trump-supporter
— OUTRAGEOUS: U.S. releases Haitians coming from Mexico – AP
http://www.wsiltv.com/story/33738768/apnewsbreak-us-releases-haitians-coming-from-mexico

 

CHICAGO REPORTER
— For Rauner and Emanuel, politics trumps policy on electoral reform – Curtis Black
http://chicagoreporter.com/for-rauner-and-emanuel-politics-trumps-policy-on-electoral-reform/

 

LUTHERAN CHARITIES
— When You Belittle, You Become Little – Tim Hetzner (DIERSEN: My critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes focus a) on belittling everyone and especially me and b) on belittling everything and especially my GOPUSA ILLINOIS emails.)
http://devotions.lccharities.org/2016/11/18/belittle-become-little/

 

NEWSMAX
— Trump May Find McConnell’s Lackluster Support Burdensome – Michael Shannon  (DIERSEN: What do you say to those who have religious, government, political, and/or financial clout a) who demand that you support them, but b) who do not support you?)
http://www.newsmax.com/michaelshannon/lincoln-mcconell/2016/11/17/id/759488/

 

GOPUSA
— America Reveals Strong and Growing Republican Party
http://www.gopusa.com/america-reveals-strong-and-growing-republican-party/

 

AMERICAN FREE PRESS
— Mainstream Wrongly Piles on Steve Bannon as ‘Racist,’ ‘Anti-Semite’
https://americanfreepress.net/mainstream-wrongly-piles-on-steve-bannon-as-racist-anti-semite/

 

WASHINGTON TIMES
— Jon Stewart slams liberal ‘hypocrisy’ for branding Trump voters racist – Jessica Chasmar
http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2016/nov/17/jon-stewart-slams-liberal-hypocrisy-for-branding-d/

 

THE HILL
— House Dems ask Obama to pardon ‘Dreamers’ – RAFAEL BERNAL (DIERSEN: Democrats and RINOs always encourage people to come to America illegally, to stay in America illegally, and to bring others to America illegally.  The aforesaid is treason.)
http://thehill.com/latino/306677-house-dems-ask-obama-to-pardon-dreamers

 

CNN
— Georgia lawmaker withdraws bill to restrict burqas – Ralph Ellis (DIERSEN: If you are against Ku Klux Klan hoods in America, you should be against burqas in America.)
http://www.cnn.com/2016/11/17/us/burqa-ban-bill-georgia-trnd/
(FROM THE ARTICLE: A Georgia legislator said Thursday he will withdraw a bill that would have banned Muslim women from wearing burqas or veils while driving or when their driver’s license photos are taken. State Rep. Jason Spencer, on his official Facebook page, cited “the visceral reaction” created by the proposed legislation as his reason for withdrawing it. “While this bill does not contain language that specifically targets any group, I am mindful of the perception that it has created. My objective was to address radical elements that could pose a threat to public safety,” wrote Spencer. The bill was heavily criticized. Sheik Salahadin Wazir, host of the American Muslim Weekly Show, told CNN’s “New Day” that the bill would only help radicals by discriminating against Muslim women. “We should not aid and give to the radicals a gift,” he said. Spencer wanted to amend the state’s anti-masking statute, which was intended to ban Ku Klux Klan hoods and robes, and extend it to burqas, the full-body garment that many Muslim women wear. Spencer’s bill adds the word “she” and specifies that public property include public roads and highways. The bill also says public identification cards, including driver’s licenses, should not be issued to any person if his or her face is concealed. Spencer said the bill would have been able to “withstand legal scrutiny, but not political scrutiny.”)

 

AOL NEWS
— Trump’s love of beef and fast food raises health concerns  (DIERSEN: Do you live to eat, or do you eat to live?  I eat to live.  Consequently, I have spend far less money on food during my lifetime.)
http://www.aol.com/article/2016/11/17/live-and-let-diet-trumps-love-of-beef-and-fast-food-raises-hea/21608737/
— Kellyanne Conway and Ted Cruz deride Trump protesters as “snowflakes” and “idiots” – CELESTE KATZ
http://www.aol.com/article/news/2016/11/17/kellyanne-conway-and-ted-cruz-deride-trump-protesters-as-snowfl/21608778/

 

CBS NEWS
— Jon Stewart on why Donald Trump is a “repudiation of Republicans”
http://www.cbsnews.com/news/jon-stewart-the-daily-show-former-host-election-2016-donald-trump-republicans/

 

WASHINGTON POST
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: The Washington Post a) sides with those who are in America illegally and with the countries that they came from and b) sides against citizens of America and against America.)
https://www.washingtonpost.com/posteverything/wp/2016/11/18/trump-might-not-be-able-to-stop-sanctuary-cities-but-hes-still-scaring-immigrants/

 

NEW YORK TIMES
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Ever-increasingly, Democrats side with illegals and with anti-Americans against Americans.
http://www.nytimes.com/2016/11/18/opinion/donald-trumps-plan-to-purge-the-nation.html
http://www.nytimes.com/2016/11/18/opinion/1942-all-over-again.html
http://www.nytimes.com/roomfordebate/2016/11/18/islam-extremism-and-civil-liberties/a-commission-on-radical-islam-could-lead-to-a-new-mccarthy-era
— FRONT PAGE TOP OF FOLD: Fake News on Facebook? In Foreign Elections, That’s Not New – PAUL MOZUR and MARK SCOTT
http://www.nytimes.com/2016/11/18/technology/fake-news-on-facebook-in-foreign-elections-thats-not-new.html
— The Danger of a Dominant Identity – David Brooks  (DIERSEN: What is your dominant identity? For me, it is American.  The dominant identity for my critics/opponents, for their operatives, and for their dupes is anti-Protestant, anti-conservative, anti-Republican, anti-American, anti-White, anti-male, anti-older people, anti-rich people, anti-gun owners, anti-German Americans, anti-draft avoiders, and/or anti-those whose ancestors have been in America longer than their ancestors.)
http://www.nytimes.com/2016/11/18/opinion/the-danger-of-a-dominant-identity.html
— The End of Identity Liberalism – MARK LILL  (DIERSEN: Those who are anti-Protestant, anti-conservative, anti-Republican, anti-American, anti-White, anti-male, anti-older people, anti-rich people, anti-gun owners, anti-German Americans, anti-draft avoiders, and/or anti-those whose ancestors have been in America longer than their ancestors WANT TO GET RIDE OF THOSE WHO ARE Protestant, conservative, Republican, American, White, male, older, rich, gun owners, German American, draft avoiders, and/or those whose ancestors have been in America longer than their ancestors.)
http://www.nytimes.com/2016/11/20/opinion/sunday/the-end-of-identity-liberalism.html
— Turkey’s Free Press Withers as Erdogan Jails 120 Journalists – ROD NORDLAND  (DIERSEN: I should write a book about those who have lots of religious, government, political, and/or financial clout who have made it clear that they want to jail me.)
http://www.nytimes.com/2016/11/18/world/europe/turkey-press-erdogan-coup.html

 

LOS ANGELES DAILY NEWS
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: “California leaders” side with foreign countries and their citizens against America and against its citizens.
http://www.dailynews.com/government-and-politics/20161117/california-leaders-vow-to-protect-young-people-from-deportation

 

USA TODAY
— New Balance sprint from ‘white people’ shoes tag spotlights PR dilemma – Mike Snider  (DIERSEN: Under the Democrats and under the RINOs, ever-increasingly, not just America, but the whole world is more and more and more anti-White.  Democrats and RINOs do not defend Whites. Democrats and RINOs badmouth Whites and increasingly call them racist, sexist, bigoted, and even worse things.)
http://www.usatoday.com/story/money/business/2016/11/17/new-balance-sprint-white-people-shoes-tag-spotlights-pr-dilemma/93954192/

 

WALL STREET JOURNAL
— Donald Trump’s Win Bucks Warnings From GOP, Democrats to Improve Hispanic Outreach  Tough talk on immigration defied suggestions from party strategists, but exit polls suggest he did no worse than Mitt Romney – LAURA MECKLER and  AARON ZITNER (DIERSEN: Those who want Republicans to lose want Republicans to pander to those who are anti-Protestant, anti-conservative, anti-Republican, anti-American, anti-White, anti-male, anti-older people, anti-rich people, anti-gun owners, anti-German Americans, anti-draft avoiders, and/or anti-those whose ancestors have been in America longer than their ancestors.)
http://www.wsj.com/articles/trumps-win-calls-warnings-over-hispanic-voter-disconnect-into-question-1479414368
— Donald Trump Tweets Ford Has Committed to Keeping Lincoln Production in U.S.  Says Bill Ford assured him production won’t be moved from Kentucky plant to Mexico – CHRISTINA ROGERS
http://www.wsj.com/articles/donald-trump-tweets-ford-has-committed-to-keeping-lincoln-production-in-u-s-1479439033
— The Democrats Double Down  The lesson the party is learning from its loss is that it didn’t spend and regulate enough. – KIMBERLEY A. STRASSEL
http://www.wsj.com/articles/the-democrats-double-down-1479427359

 

BLOOMBERG
— Liberal Nonprofits Ride the Anti-Trump Donation Wave – Ira Boudway  (DIERSEN: Liberal nonprofits are anti-Protestant, anti-conservative, anti-Republican, anti-American, anti-White, anti-male, anti-older people, anti-rich people, anti-gun owners, anti-German Americans, anti-draft avoiders, and/or anti-those whose ancestors have been in America longer than their ancestors.)
http://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2016-11-18/liberal-nonprofits-ride-the-anti-trump-donation-wave

 

BUSINESS INSIDER
— Trump and his family have donated thousands to Chuck Schumer, the man who’s now the most powerful Democrat in Washington – Allan Smith
http://www.businessinsider.com/donald-trump-chuck-schumer-donations-2016-11

 

CBS NEW YORK
— Long Island Trump Supporter Loses 100 Facebook Friends, Including Best Man – Mike Xirinachs  (DIERSEN: One could argue that you should NOT want friends who are anti-Protestant, anti-conservative, anti-Republican, anti-American, anti-White, anti-male, anti-older people, anti-rich people, anti-gun owners, anti-German Americans, anti-draft avoiders, and/or anti-those whose ancestors have been in America longer than their ancestors.)
http://newyork.cbslocal.com/2016/11/17/trump-supporter-unfriended/

 

NBC SANDIEGO
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: “University system leaders” side with foreign countries and their citizens against America and against its citizens.
http://www.nbcsandiego.com/news/california/University-System-Leaders-Talk-Immigration-401554135.html

 

LEXINGTON HERALD LEADER
— Trump tweets that Ford’s Lincoln production will stay in Kentucky – KARLA WARD
http://www.kentucky.com/news/state/article115570183.html

 

TELEGRAPH
— Donald Trump says Ford not moving U.S. plant to Mexico
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/business/2016/11/18/donald-trump-says-ford-not-moving-us-plant-to-mexico/

 

STANFORD DAILY
— TREASONOUS: Petition asks for Stanford to create sanctuary campus – Rebecca Aydin
http://www.stanforddaily.com/2016/11/17/petition-asks-for-stanford-to-create-sanctuary-campus/

 

GOVERNMENT ACCOUNTABILITY OFFICE
— Presidential and Congressional Transition
http://www.gao.gov/resources/presidential-transition/overview

 

THINK PROGRESS
— Trump supporters launch boycotts of Pepsi, Oreos, and Netflix  Because if you don’t like Trump, they want you to fail. – Zack Ford  (DIERSEN: Who wants you to fail?  I should write a book about those who want me to fail. They all a) reject planks in the Republican Party platform and work against those like me who support those planks, b) reject planks in the Illinois Republican Party platform and work against those like me who support those planks, c) reject the Milton Township Republican Central Committee resolution against video gambling and work against those like me who support that resolution, d) focus on destroying those like me who they cannot manipulate/dominate, e) were defendants in lawsuits that I have filed, f) are operatives for the aforesaid, and/or g) are dupes for the aforesaid and/or are anti-Protestant, anti-conservative, anti-Republican, anti-American, anti-White, anti-male, anti-older people, anti-rich people, anti-gun owners, anti-German Americans, anti-draft avoiders, and/or anti-those whose ancestors have been in America longer than their ancestors.)
https://thinkprogress.org/trump-pepsi-grubhub-boycotts-ca81001849e1#.pwfcalo3f

 

DAILY MAIL
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Democrats side with foreign countries and their citizens against America and against its citizens.
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-3948376/Democrats-call-Barack-Obama-pardon-750-000-immigrants.html

November 8 Evening Edition

ABC7
— ILLINOIS ELECTIONS  HOT RACES RESULTS
http://abc7chicago.com/politics/elections/local/
— ELECTION 2016: DONALD TRUMP VS. HILLARY CLINTON PRESIDENTIAL VOTE UNDERWAY AT POLLS – AP
http://abc7chicago.com/politics/election-2016-trump-vs-clinton-presidential-vote-results-hours-away/1596080/
— DONALD TRUMP WINS INDIANA, TODD YOUNG WINS U.S. SENATE SEAT
http://abc7chicago.com/politics/donald-trump-wins-indiana-todd-young-wins-us-senate-seat/1596749/
— TAMMY DUCKWORTH PROJECTED WINNER IN U.S. SENATE RACE
http://abc7chicago.com/politics/tammy-duckworth-wins-us-senate-seat/1596205/
— TAMMY DUCKWORTH-MARK KIRK RACE COULD SHIFT BALANCE IN U.S. SENATE – Tanja Babich
http://abc7chicago.com/politics/duckworth-kirk-race-could-shift-balance-in-us-senate/1596205/
— $1 MILLION SETTLEMENT FOR 5 STUDENTS WHO ALLEGED MAINE WEST HAZING – AP
http://abc7chicago.com/news/$1-million-settlement-for-5-students-who-alleged-maine-west-hazing/1596574/

 

NBC5
— Presidential Election Results by County: Illinois
http://www.nbcchicago.com/blogs/ward-room/presidential-election-results-by-county-illinois-clinton-trump-400289021.html
— Trump Takes Indiana, Kentucky, Clinton Takes Vermont  The winner will inherit an anxious nation, angry and distrustful of leaders in Washington – Julie Pace and Robert Furlow
http://www.nbcchicago.com/news/politics/Election-Day-Americans-Vote-Between-Hillary-Clinton-Donald-Trump-Jill-Stein-Gary-Johnson–400369361.html
— Kirk Writes in Gen. David Petraeus for President  After casting his ballot at the Highwood Recreation Center Tuesday, Sen. Mark Kirk told reporters that he voted for disgraced former CIA Director David Petraeus as a write-in presidential candidate. – Tom Schuba
http://www.nbcchicago.com/blogs/ward-room/Kirk-Writes-In-Gen-Petraeus-for-President-400440181.html

 

CBS2
— Illinois General Election Results, November 8, 2016
http://chicago.cbslocal.com/election-results-illinois-general-election-nov-8-2016/
— Economy Top Issue For Illinois Voters; Many Not Enthused With Choices, Poll Finds – Jim Williams
http://chicago.cbslocal.com/2016/11/08/economy-top-issue-for-illinois-voters-many-not-enthused-with-choices-poll-finds/
— Chicago Election Judges Behaving Badly: Cursing, Sleeping, Playing The Piano – Pam Zekman
http://chicago.cbslocal.com/2016/11/08/bad-behavior-by-chicago-election-judges-cursing-sleeping-playing-the-piano/

 

FOX NEWS CHICAGO
— Race for the White House: Updated electoral map & results
http://www.fox32chicago.com/politics/216002550-story

 

WGN TV
— Rauner, Madigan proxy war on display in Congressional races – TAHMAN BRADLEY
http://wgntv.com/2016/11/08/rauner-madigan-proxy-war-on-display-in-congressional-races/

 

CLTV
— Rauner, Madigan proxy war on display in Congressional races
http://cltv.com/2016/11/08/rauner-madigan-proxy-war-on-display-in-congressional-races/

 

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— 2016 Illinois results
http://elections.chicagotribune.com/results/
— How tech leaders navigated a tricky election season – Amina Elahi (DIERSEN: According to CNBC, “Tech workers give 60 times more cash to Clinton than to Trump.”  So if you are a Republican, stay away from tech.)
http://www.chicagotribune.com/bluesky/originals/ct-politics-tech-investing-bsi-20161108-story.html
— University of Chicago faces $1 million lawsuit alleging race discrimination – Becky Yerak
http://www.chicagotribune.com/business/ct-muslim-discrimination-uchicago-1109-biz-20161108-story.html
— Prince Harry confirms he’s dating Northwestern alum Meghan Markle in press slam – Tracy Swartz
http://www.chicagotribune.com/entertainment/chicagoinc/ct-prince-harry-girlfriend-meghan-markle-20161108-story.html
— Nearly quarter million votes cast in DuPage, Will prior to Election Day – Bill Bird
http://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/naperville-sun/crime/ct-nvs-local-early-voting-stats-st-1109-20161108-story.html
— Election glitch: Some Chicago voters didn’t receive second ballot – David Kidwell and Juan Perez Jr.
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/politics/ct-election-problems-chicago-20161108-story.html
— DuPage renews fed contract for flood monitoring, names Coyne to stormwater group – Gary Gibula
http://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/naperville-sun/ct-nvs-dupage-stormwater-contract-st-1109-20161108-story.html
— Senate control up for grabs as GOP holds Florida Sen. Marco Rubio’s seat
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/nationworld/politics/ct-election-results-senate-20161108-story.html

 

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— Chicago’s Best Election Coverage
http://chicago.suntimes.com/
— CNN projects Hillary Clinton wins Illinois, five other states
http://chicago.suntimes.com/news/cnn-projects-hillary-clinton-wins-illinois-five-other-states/
— Judge denies motion to dismiss lawsuit by Hastert victim – Jon Seidel and Andy Grimm
http://chicago.suntimes.com/news/judge-rules-that-hastert-victims-lawsuit-can-proceed/

 

DAILY HERALD
— ABC News names Duckworth winner in US Senate race – Kerry Lester and Dann Gire
http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20161108/news/161108956/
— Judge says Hastert victim can proceed with suit for more hush money – Diane Dungey
http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20161108/news/161108995/
— Lake in the Hills village president facing domestic battery charges – Justin Kmitch
http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20161108/news/161109000/
— College of DuPage Board Chairman and President Host Series of Town Hall Meetings
http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20161108/submitted/161108969/

 

CRAIN’S CHICAGO BUSINESS
— Duckworth ousts Kirk for U.S. Senate – GREG HINZ
http://www.chicagobusiness.com/article/20161108/BLOGS02/161109832/duckworth-ousts-kirk-for-u-s-senate
— Top health care leaders apparently aren’t Trump fans- BOB HERMAN (DIERSEN: “Top health care leaders” must getting rich off of Obamacare.)
http://www.chicagobusiness.com/article/20161108/NEWS03/161109851/top-health-care-leaders-apparently-arent-trump-fans
— A Trump-Clinton donor divide: Home values – DENNIS RODKIN  (FROM THE ARTICLE: Among Clinton donors here, the median home value is just under $547,000, about 29 percent higher than the $425,000 median value of Trump donors’ homes.  Are Cinton donors limousine liberals?  SEE: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Limousine_liberal)
http://www.chicagobusiness.com/realestate/20161108/CRED0701/161109860/a-trump-clinton-donor-divide-home-values
(FROM THE ARTICLE: If there are Clinton victory parties tonight in Chicago, they’re likely to be in nicer homes than celebrations for a Trump win. The median home value for a Chicago-area donor to Democrat Hillary Clinton’s campaign is almost one-third higher than the median for donors to Republican Donald Trump, according to research from the University of Chicago. Among Clinton donors here, the median home value is just under $547,000, about 29 percent higher than the $425,000 median value of Trump donors’ homes, according to Tania Diaz Bazan, a researcher and writer at the Stigler Center of the University of Chicago Booth School of Business. Diaz Bazan compiled the Chicago figures exclusively yesterday for Crain’s on the eve of today’s election. “Wealthier donors prefer Hillary Clinton,” Diaz Bazan said. Home value, she noted, “is a proxy for wealth,” though of course a home may not be the only asset a donor may have. “What we see at least is that Clinton donors prefer living in expensive houses more than Trump donors,” she said. In a state that leans heavily toward Clinton, Diaz Bazan had far more data on donors to the Democratic candidate. Her database included 10,304 Chicago-area Clinton donors and just 1,500 for Trump. But she said the Trump data was enough to be reliable and that the results “follow the same pattern as the national data.”)
— Like the Cubs, Chicago can come back from behind – KAM BUCKNER  (DIERSEN: Are you behind?  According to my critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes, I have been behind since 1973 when I did not make GS-13 (currently $92,632) by age 25 and I fell further behind when I did not make GS-14 (currently $109,463) by age 30, GS-15 (currently $128,759) by age 35, and Senior Executive Service (currently $160,300) by age 40.  How much were you earning in today’s dollars when you were 25, 30, 35, and 40?)
http://www.chicagobusiness.com/article/20161108/OPINION/161109853/like-the-cubs-chicago-can-come-back-from-behind

 

DNA INFO
— Chicago’s Hispanic Immigrant Voters Expected To Break Records At Polls – Stephanie Lulay and Mina Bloom  (DIERSEN: How many of the many millions who are in America illegally will use their false identifications to vote for Clinton and for the other Democrats in the November 8, 2016 election? Ever-increasingly, Democrats side with illegals against Americans.)
https://www.dnainfo.com/chicago/20161108/pilsen/hispanic-immigrant-voters-chicago-citizenship-election-2016

 

CENTRAL ILLINOIS PROUD
— Fallout from Trump’s war on the media will linger after election  Trump lambasts journalists who cover him – Brian Stelter  (DIERSEN: Anti-Trumps will shout that Dave Diersen and his GOPUSA Illinois emails caused Trump to win the primary election in Illinois and to lose the general election in Illinois.)
http://www.centralillinoisproud.com/news/fallout-from-trumps-war-on-the-media-will-linger-after-election

 

POSITIVELY NAPERVILLE
— EDWARD FOUNDATION RAISES $950,000 AT ANNUAL GALA
http://www.positivelynaperville.com/2016/11/08/66875/66875

 

AMERICANS FOR TRUTH ABOUT HOMOSEXUALITY
— Linda Harvey Keynote Speech at AFTAH Banquet 2016 – Peter LaBarbera
http://americansfortruth.com/2016/11/01/linda-harvey-keynote-speech-at-aftah-banquet-2016/

 

ILLINOIS REVIEW
— EARLY EXIT POLLS SHOW VOTERS UNHAPPY WITH BOTH TRUMP AND CLINTON
http://illinoisreview.typepad.com/illinoisreview/2016/11/early-exit-polls-show-voters-unhappy-with-both-trump-and-clinton-.html
— POLL WATCHER REPORTS CONFRONTATION WITH WINNEBAGO COUNTY ELECTION OFFICIALS
http://illinoisreview.typepad.com/illinoisreview/2016/11/poll-watcher-reports-confrontation-with-winnebago-county-election-officials-.html
— WILL COUNTY REPUBLICANS GATHER TO WATCH ELECTION RESULTS TUESDAY NIGHT
http://illinoisreview.typepad.com/illinoisreview/2016/11/will-county-republicans-gather-to-watch-election-results-tuesday-night.html

 

PUBLIUS FORUM
— Hillary’s Criminal Behavior and Scandals Pile Up Before Election Day, But Will It Matter? – Warner Todd Huston (DIERSEN: One could argue that dishonest people vote for dishonest candidates.)
http://www.publiusforum.com/2016/11/07/hillarys-criminal-behavior-scandals-pile-election-day-will-matter/

 

GOPUSA
— Homicides up 55 percent in Chicago after another violent weekend
http://www.gopusa.com/homicides-up-55-percent-in-chicago-after-another-violent-weekend/

 

HOT AIR
— The media blame laying and finger pointing for this dumpster fire of an election has already begun – JAZZ SHAW  (DIERSEN: Who will those in your municipality, in your township/ward, in your county, and in Illinois who have the most religious, government, political, and/or financial clout blame “for this dumpster fire of an election?”  It will be more difficult for them to blame me because I have not been the TAPROOT Republicans of Illinois chairman since 2012, I have not been a Wheaton Chamber of Commerce Government Affairs Committee member since 2011, I have not been the Milton Township Republican Central Committee webmaster since 2010, I have not been an Illinois Center Right Coalition Steering Committee member since 2007, and I have not been an American Association of Political Consultants Midwest Chapter board member since 2004.)
http://hotair.com/archives/2016/11/08/the-media-blame-laying-and-finger-pointing-for-this-dumpster-fire-of-an-election-has-already-begun/

 

NEWSMAX
— Patrick Leahy, Tim Scott, Rand Paul Re-elected
http://www.newsmax.com/Headline/US-2016-Election-Congress/2016/11/08/id/757796/
— Trump Won’t Say If He’ll Accept Election Results – Jeffrey Rodack
http://www.newsmax.com/Headline/Trump-Election-Results/2016/11/08/id/757735/

 

TOWNHALL
— Illinois Senate Projection: Mark Kirk Will Meet An Ignominious End Tonight – Matt Vespa
http://townhall.com/tipsheet/mattvespa/2016/11/08/projection-mark-kirk-will-meet-an-ignominious-end-to-his-senate-career-n2242392
— Presidential Election Destroying Friendships – Rachel Alexander
http://townhall.com/columnists/rachelalexander/2016/11/08/presidential-election-destroying-friendships-n2242929

 

THE BLAZE
— Early exit polls: Good news for Trump?
http://www.theblaze.com/news/2016/11/08/early-exit-polls-good-news-for-trump/
— Donald Trump loudly booed as he arrives to cast his vote – Sara Gonzales
http://www.theblaze.com/news/2016/11/08/watch-donald-trump-loudly-booed-as-he-arrives-to-cast-his-vote/
— Topless female protesters hauled out of Trump’s NYC polling location by Secret Service
http://www.theblaze.com/news/2016/11/08/topless-female-protesters-hauled-out-of-trumps-nyc-polling-location-by-secret-service/

 

THE HILL
— Republican Portman keeps Senate seat in Ohio – Timothy Cama
http://thehill.com/blogs/ballot-box/senate-races/304552-republican-portman-keeps-senate-seat-in-ohio
— Unpopular media sees ratings spike – Joe Concha
http://thehill.com/homenews/media/304829-unpopular-media-sees-ratings-spike

 

POLITICO
— Exit polls reveal deeply divided country  A majority of American have unfavorable opinions toward each candidate. – STEVEN SHEPARD, MADELINE CONWAY, KATY O’DONNELL and DANNY VINIK
http://www.politico.com/story/2016/11/2016-presidential-election-exit-polls-230961
— Early exit poll: Voters anxious about Trump – STEVEN SHEPARD
http://www.politico.com/story/2016/11/early-exit-poll-voters-anxious-about-trump-230960
— Early exit poll: Clinton winning ground game – STEVEN SHEPARD
http://www.politico.com/story/2016/11/early-exit-poll-clinton-ground-game-230943
— Early exit polls: Voters say they want a ‘strong leader’ – STEVEN SHEPARD  (DIERSEN: What about voters who have financial, health, and/or other problems who say that they want leaders who will give preference to those who share their demographics and will fix their problems?)
http://www.politico.com/story/2016/11/exit-polls-what-do-voters-want-230935
— Conway: Trump ‘didn’t have full support’ from GOP ‘infrastructure’ – BRIANNA EHLEY
http://www.politico.com/story/2016/11/trump-no-full-gop-support-kellyanne-conway-230963

 

CNBC
— Tech workers give 60 times more cash to Clinton than to Trump – Ari Levy and Josh Lipton (DIERSEN: Based on that, tech workers must be overwhelmingly anti-Protestant, anti-conservative, anti-Republican, anti-American, anti-White, anti-male, anti-older people, anti-rich people, anti-gun owners, anti-German American, anti-draft avoiders, and/or anti-those whose ancestors have been in America longer than their ancestors.)
http://www.cnbc.com/2016/11/07/tech-workers-give-60-times-more-cash-to-clinton-than-trump.html

 

WASHINGTON POST
— GOP Sen. Marco Rubio, onetime presidential hopeful, wins reelection in Florida – Karoun Demirjian
https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/powerpost/wp/2016/11/08/senate-house-majorities-hang-in-the-balance-on-election-day/

 

RASMUSSEN REPORTS
— What Hath Trump Wrought? – Patrick J. Buchanan
http://www.rasmussenreports.com/public_content/political_commentary/commentary_by_pat_buchanan/what_hath_trump_wrought
— Voters Think Clinton More Likely to Have Plan for the Future  (DIERSEN: From what I see, to please her constituencies, Clinton wants to get rid of those individuals, organizations, companies, governments, and countries that are Protestant, conservative, Republican, American, White, male, older, rich, gun owners, German-American, non-veteran, and those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.)
http://www.rasmussenreports.com/public_content/politics/elections/election_2016/voters_think_clinton_more_likely_to_have_plan_for_the_future