ABC7
— Rep. Nick Sauer, R-Lake Barrington, resigns amid claims of posting ex’s nude photos on Instagram – AP
http://abc7chicago.com/politics/state-rep-nick-sauer-resigns–amid-claims-of-posting-exs-nude-photos/3862553/
— Obama endorses J.B. Pritzker, Kwame Raoul, 3 US House candidates – AP
http://abc7chicago.com/politics/obama-endorses-pritzker-raoul-3-us-house-candidates/3862159/
— Lake Shore Drive shutdown and protest planned for Thursday – John Garcia
http://abc7chicago.com/community-events/lake-shore-drive-shutdown-and-protest-planned-for-thursday/3864026/
— Mayoral candidate Willie Wilson hands out more cash to property taxpayers – Sarah Schulte
http://abc7chicago.com/politics/mayoral-candidate-willie-wilson-hands-out-more-cash-to-property-taxpayers/3862248/
NBC5
— Suburban Lawmaker Resigns Amid Allegations He Shared Nude Photos of Ex-Girlfriend to ‘Catfish’ on Instagram
https://www.nbcchicago.com/blogs/ward-room/nick-sauer-nude-photos-instagram-resignation-489788011.html
— Obama Endorses 6 Democratic Candidates in Illinois – Shelby Bremer
https://www.nbcchicago.com/blogs/ward-room/obama-endorses-pritzker-illinois-democrats-midterm-elections-489770681.html
CBS2
— IL State Rep. Accused Of ‘Revenge Porn’ Resigns
https://chicago.cbslocal.com/2018/08/01/nick-sauer-to-resign-illinois-revenge-porn/
FOX NEWS CHICAGO
— Illinois lawmaker resigns amid claim of posting nude photos – AP
http://www.fox32chicago.com/news/local/illinois-lawmaker-to-quit-amid-claims-of-posting-ex-s-photos
CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— Nude photo allegations prompt state rep to quit, Rauner to blame Madigan – Tina Sfondeles, Frank Main and Mitch Dudek
https://chicago.suntimes.com/news/state-representative-nick-sauer-expected-to-resign-after-ex-girlfriends-allegations-nude-photos-instagram/
— Enough is enough — Illinois needs reforms to get big money out of our elections – Ibie Hart
https://chicago.suntimes.com/opinion/bruce-rauner-jb-pritzker-campaign-finance-reform-illinois/
— Obama jumps into mid-terms; endorses Pritzker, Raoul, Casten, Kelly, Underwood
https://chicago.suntimes.com/news/obama-mid-term-will-boost-81-democrats-pritzker-raoul-casten-kelly-underwood/
— Defiant Wilson ignores vote-buying furor, gives away more money for tax help – Fran Spielman
https://chicago.suntimes.com/news/willie-wilson-gives-away-money-vote-buying-foundation-property-taxes-chicago-mayoral-election/
— Sexual misconduct scandal creeps across the aisle – Mark Brown
https://chicago.suntimes.com/news/brown-sex-harassment-nick-sauer-rauner-madigan-scandal/
— Parking bans, other details released for Lake Shore Drive protest march Thursday – Yvonne Kim
https://chicago.suntimes.com/sports/details-parking-restrictions-thursdays-protest-march-lake-shore-drive-wrigley-field-tom-tunney/
— A march down Lake Shore Drive? Let’s go with the flow – Editorial
https://chicago.suntimes.com/columnists/editorial-a-march-down-lake-shore-drive-lets-go-with-the-flow/
CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— Republican state lawmaker resigns after ex-girlfriend’s accusations; Rauner calls it ‘right thing to do’ – Monique Garcia and Rick Pearson
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/politics/ct-met-illinois-house-representative-sauer-allegations-20180801-story.html
— Obama endorses J.B. Pritzker, other Dems ahead of fall midterms
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/politics/ct-met-obama-endorsements-midterms-20180801-story.html
— Purse snatching in downtown Naperville foiled by people who heard woman’s calls for help, police say
http://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/naperville-sun/crime/ct-nvs-homeless-man-purse-snatching-naperville-st-0803-story.html
— Rename Austin over slavery? How about Washington? – Steve Chapman
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/opinion/chapman/ct-perspec-chapman-austin-rename-slavery-confederate-statues-20180802-story.html
— Willie Wilson hands out $100K, reform group files complaint with state over prior cash giveaway – John Byrne
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/politics/ct-met-willie-wilson-check-giveaway-20180731-story.html
— Did Al Capone get better treatment in jail than Paul Manafort? Maybe, but Scarface may have bribed somebody – Elvia Malagon and Ese Olumhense
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/breaking/ct-met-trump-manafort-capone-tweet-20180801-story.html
DAILY HERALD
— State Rep. Nick Sauer resigns after nude photos complaint – Russell Lissau
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20180801/state-rep-nick-sauer-resigns-after-nude-photos-complaint
— Authorities: Bystanders help detain purse snatcher in Naperville – Marie Wilson
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20180801/authorities-bystanders-help-detain-purse-snatcher-in-naperville
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Anti-Trumps say “The dangers of President Trump’s repeated attacks on free press.”
https://www.dailyherald.com/discuss/20180801/editorial-the-dangers-of-president-trumps-repeated-attacks-on-free-press
CRAIN’S CHICAGO BUSINESS
— Biz, civil rights groups put Rauner in middle of anti-discrimination fight A measure awaiting action by the governor would apply the state’s human-rights laws to all companies, not just those with at least 15 employees. The bill has big fans—and foes. – GREG HINZ
http://www.chicagobusiness.com/government/biz-civil-rights-groups-put-rauner-middle-anti-discrimination-fight-0
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Pot pushers push pot.
http://www.chicagobusiness.com/news/molson-coors-bets-pot-cannabis-drink-joint-venture
WLS AM
— Rauner says Madigan to blame for culture of sexual harassment in Springfield
http://www.wlsam.com/2018/08/01/rauner-says-madigan-to-blame-for-cultre-of-sexual-harrassment-in-springfield/
— New law allows medical cannabis at schools – Nick Gale,
http://www.wlsam.com/2018/08/01/new-law-allows-medical-cannabis-at-schools/
SPRINGFIELD STATE JOURNAL REGISTER
— Local 150 endorsement of McCann and Pritzker draws criticism – Bernard Schoenburg
http://www.sj-r.com/news/20180801/bernard-schoenburg-local-150-endorsement-of-mccann-and-pritzker-draws-criticism
JEANNE IVES
— Ives Response to Sauer Resignation
https://mailchi.mp/41a7da07ae23/ives-response-to-sauer-resignation
MCHENRY COUNTY BLOG
— Barrington State Rep. Nick Sauer Resigning as Girlfriend’s Nude Photo Scandal Looms
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2018/08/01/barrington-state-rep-nick-sauer-resigning-girlfriends-nude-photo-scandal-looms/
— State Rep. Candidate Tom Weber Holding CL Fundraiser Thursday
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2018/07/31/state-rep-candidate-tom-weber-holding-cl-fundraiser-thursday/
ILLINOIS REVIEW
— NEW ELMHURST STATE REP DEANNE MAZZOCHI REJECTS STATE PENSION, HEALTHCARE COVERAGE
http://illinoisreview.typepad.com/illinoisreview/2018/08/new-elmhurst-state-rep-rejects-state-pension-healthcare-coverage.html
— WHERE DO YOUR PROPERTY TAXES GO? PENSIONS, MORE PENSIONS AND PAYROLL HIKES, SAYS ILLINOIS POLICY INSTITUTE
http://illinoisreview.typepad.com/illinoisreview/2018/08/where-do-your-property-taxes-go-pensions-more-pensions-and-payroll-hikes-says-illinois-policy-instit.html
— KOCH BROTHERS LAUNCH CAMPAIGN AGAINST TRUMP’S TARIFFS
http://illinoisreview.typepad.com/illinoisreview/2018/08/koch-brothers-launch-campaign-against-trumps-tariffs.html
CAPITOL FAX
— Sauer resigns
https://capitolfax.com/20http://dailycaller.com/2018/08/01/illinois-lawmaker-nude-photos/18/08/01/sauer-resigns/
— Evidence of a Rauner culture? *** Asked about GOP Rep. Sauer, Rauner blames Madigan
https://capitolfax.com/2018/08/01/asked-about-gop-rep-sauer-rauner-blames-madigan/
— ICPR files state complaint over Willie Wilson cash hand-outs
https://capitolfax.com/2018/08/01/icpr-files-state-complaint-over-willie-wilson-cash-hand-outs/
WASHINGTON TIMES
— Illinois lawmaker quits amid claim of posting nude photos of ex-girlfriend to bait men – AP
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2018/aug/1/nick-sauer-illinois-lawmaker-resign-amid-sex-misco/
DAILY CALLER
— ILLINOIS LAWMAKER RESIGNS AFTER BEING ACCUSED OF USING NUDE PHOTOS OF EX TO CATFISH MEN – Mike Brest
http://dailycaller.com/2018/08/01/illinois-lawmaker-nude-photos/
GOPUSA
— Ryan, McConnell come up with more excuses not to fund border wall
http://www.gopusa.com/?p=51486
NEW AMERICAN
— Twitter Hires Liberal Trump Critics to Combat “Intolerance” on Social-media Platform – Raven Clabough
https://www.thenewamerican.com/usnews/constitution/item/29680-twitter-hires-liberal-trump-critics-to-combat-intolerance-on-social-media-platform
WASHINGTON POST
— Senate backs 1.9 percent federal employee raise, rejecting Trump’s call for freeze – Eric Yoder
https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/powerpost/wp/2018/08/01/senate-backs-1-9-percent-federal-employee-raise-rejecting-trumps-call-for-freeze/?utm_term=.64926d387f00
NEWSWEEK
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Pot pushers push pot.
https://www.newsweek.com/legal-north-american-marijuana-market-possible-1047887
GAY STAR NEWS
— Republican accused of using ex-girlfriend’s nudes to catfish men on Instagram – Anya Crittenton
https://www.gaystarnews.com/article/republican-accused-ex-girlfriends-nudes-lure-men/#gs.MCCfZFc
