ABC7
— Washington says goodbye to late Sen. John McCain – AP
https://abc7chicago.com/politics/washington-says-goodbye-to-late-sen-john-mccain/4108607/
NBC5
— Illinoisans Mourn After Sen. John McCain’s Death
https://www.nbcchicago.com/blogs/ward-room/mccain-illinois-492125481.html
CBS2
— Indiana: Trump Volunteer Blocks Photojournalist’s Camera During Rally
https://chicago.cbslocal.com/2018/08/31/trump-volunteer-blocks-photojournalists-camera/
FOX NEWS CHICAGO
— Texas man indicted in ‘Make America Great Again’ hat theft – AP
http://www.fox32chicago.com/news/texas-man-indicted-in-make-america-great-again-hat-theft-1
CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— One way to draw your voters to the polls: Ask a red-meat referendum question – Rich Miller
https://chicago.suntimes.com/columnists/illinois-governors-race-referendum-questions-downstate-illinois-gun-control/
— Political patronage hiring ban no longer needed in Cook County, Preckwinkle says – Michael Sneed (DIERSEN: GAO hired me in 1980 because it could not find a qualified Democrat, minority, female, younger person, or veteran who would take the job. IRS hired me in 1971 because it could not find a qualified Democrat, minority, female, or veteran who would take the job. The Post Office hired me in 1966 because it could not find a qualified Democrat, minority, female, or veteran who would take the job.)
https://chicago.suntimes.com/news/toni-preckwinkle-cook-county-political-hiring-patronage-shakman-lawsuit/
— The lesson of a South Side explosion — worker safety must come first – Editorial
https://chicago.suntimes.com/opinion/workplace-safety-unions-osha-calumet-water-reclamation/
CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— Duel between Illinois’ GOP, Democrats will go beyond J.B. Pritzker vs. Gov. Bruce Rauner. Here’s why. – Mike Riopell
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/politics/ct-met-illinois-legislature-november-election-20180829-story.html
— Like four years ago, Illinois’ governor’s race could take nasty turn in stretch run – Rick Pearson
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/politics/ct-met-illinois-governors-race-old-is-new-20180831-story.html
— Actor Matt Walsh of ‘Veep’ helps Democrat Sean Casten, impersonating 6th District U.S. Rep. Pete Roskam in online video – Patrick M. O’Connell
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/politics/ct-met-veep-actor-sixth-district-commercial-20180831-story.html
— U.S. Rep. Brad Schneider says talk of impeaching President Trump is ‘way too early’ – Mike Riopell
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/politics/ct-met-10th-congressional-district-tribune-editorial-board-meeting-20180830-story.html
— ‘A perfect tax storm in the south suburbs’: Property tax breaks backfire on some homeowners – Hal Dardick
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/politics/ct-met-south-suburbs-tax-storm-20180813-story.html
— Can marijuana really replace prescription opioids for pain? Some get relief but ‘it’s not a home run.’- Robert McCoppin
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/breaking/ct-met-medical-marijuana-for-pain-illinois-20180831-story.html
— Former U.S. transportation secretary Ray LaHood to chair new city transportation task force – Mary Wisniewski
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/breaking/ct-biz-lahood-transportation-task-force-20180831-story.html
— Indiana: Trump volunteer who blocked photojournalist’s camera is taken off road – AP
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/nationworld/ct-trump-volunteer-photographer-20180831-story.html
DAILY HERALD
— Althoff resigning Senate seat; Democrat cries foul – Jake Griffin
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20180831/althoff-resigning-senate-seat-democrat-cries-foul
— COD athletics programs hit with yearlong probation – Jake Griffin
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20180830/cod-athletics-programs-hit-with-yearlong-probation
— In 10th Congressional District race, both Schneider and Bennett criticize Trump’s tweets and comments – Russell Lissau
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20180831/in-10th-congressional-district-race-both-schneider-and-bennett-criticize-trumps-tweets-and-comments
— Cook County, Shakman plaintiffs join to seek end to hiring decree (DIERSEN: GAO hired me in 1980 because it could not find a qualified Democrat, minority, female, younger person, or veteran who would take the job. IRS hired me in 1971 because it could not find a qualified Democrat, minority, female, or veteran who would take the job. The Post Office hired me in 1966 because it could not find a qualified Democrat, minority, female, or veteran who would take the job.)
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20180831/cook-county-shakman-plaintiffs-join-to-seek-end-to-hiring-decree
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: An anti-Trump demonizes, denigrates, and condemn Trump.
https://www.dailyherald.com/discuss/20180831/the-stark-contrast-between-a-patriot-and-a-poser
— Students show patriotism, mark new year with flag raising in Glen Ellyn – Bev Horne
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20180831/students-show-patriotism-mark-new-year-with-flag-raising-in-glen-ellyn
WTTW
— The Week in Review: Impact of Politicians’ Candid Remarks – Evan Garcia
https://chicagotonight.wttw.com/2018/08/31/web-extra-week-review-impact-politicians-candid-remarks
SPRINGFIELD STATE JOURNAL REGISTER
— Labor officer: Put state workers into their proper pay steps – Doug Finke
http://www.sj-r.com/news/20180831/labor-officer-put-state-workers-into-their-proper-pay-steps
MORRIS HERALD NEWS
— Helland slams media at Morris event Sec. of state candidate says media favors opponent – KEVIN SOLARI
http://www.morrisherald-news.com/2018/08/31/helland-slams-media-at-morris-event/a9pjj1s/
JEANNE IVES
— Central and Southern Illinois Candidates Pledge to Refuse a Pension “Illinois is in crisis. There isn’t a softer way to put it.”
https://mailchi.mp/b0dc18afd9eb/central-and-southern-illinois-candidates-pledge-to-refuse-a-pension
— Fiasco at the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library Foundation
http://www.jeanneives.org/2018/08/fiasco-at-abraham-lincoln-presidential.html
DUPAGE POLICY JOURNAL
— Cut red tape, cut costs, Roskam committee says – Robert Hadley
https://dupagepolicyjournal.com/stories/511546920-cut-red-tape-cut-costs-roskam-committee-says
MCHENRY TIMES
— Wilcox says income tax hike isn’t what the state needs in November – Robert Hadley
https://mchenrytimes.com/stories/511548424-wilcox-says-income-tax-hike-isn-t-what-the-state-needs-in-november
WILL COUNTY GAZETTE
— Benford, other Republicans refuse pensions ahead of November general election – Robert Hadley
https://willcountygazette.com/stories/511547593-benford-other-republicans-refuse-pensions-ahead-of-november-general-election
ILLINOIS REVIEW
— DUPAGE GOP SENATOR MIKE CONNELLY TO APPEAR WITH DEMOCRAT CANDIDATES IN 6TH CD EVEN
http://illinoisreview.typepad.com/illinoisreview/2018/08/dupage-gop-senator-to-appear-with-democrat-candidates-in-6th-cd-event.html
— HALF OF AMERICA WANTS TRUMP IMPEACHMENT PROCEEDINGS TO BEGIN
http://illinoisreview.typepad.com/illinoisreview/2018/08/half-of-america-wants-trump-impeachment-proceedings-to-begin.html
— MCCONNAUGHAY TO STEP DOWN NEXT MONDAY
http://illinoisreview.typepad.com/illinoisreview/2018/08/mcconnaughay-to-step-down-next-monday.html
— GOP CONGRESSMAN DAVIS BOASTS FOUR MORE UNION ENDORSEMENTS
http://illinoisreview.typepad.com/illinoisreview/2018/08/gop-congressman-davis-boasts-four-more-union-endorsements.html
CAPITOL FAX
— Sean Casten once called GOP “the pedophile party”
https://capitolfax.com/2018/08/31/sean-casten-once-called-gop-the-pedophile-party/
— IEPA responds *** Leader Durkin files bill to immediately close Rauner-owned plant
https://capitolfax.com/2018/08/31/leader-durkin-files-bill-to-immediately-close-rauner-owned-plant/
BREITBART
— Illegal Alien Accused of Killing Mollie Tibbetts Lived in Trailer Frequented by Mexican Nationals – John Binder
https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2018/08/30/illegal-alien-accused-of-killing-mollie-tibbetts-lived-in-trailer-frequented-by-mexican-nationals/
— From Trump to Kobach: How the Populists and American Union Workers Are Taking Back the GOP – John Binder
https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2018/08/31/trump-kobach-taking-back-gop/
DAILY CALLER
— ANTI-SEMITE LOUIS FARRAKHAN SPOTTED IN THE FRONT ROW AT ARETHA FRANKLIN’S FUNERAL – Amber Athey
https://dailycaller.com/2018/08/31/louis-farrakhan-aretha-franklin-funeral/
NEWS BUSTERS
— Fox Picks Up Story of Democrat Candidate Sean Casten Comparing Trump to Osama bin Laden – Tim Graham
https://www.newsbusters.org/blogs/nb/tim-graham/2018/08/31/fox-picks-story-dem-candidate-comparing-trump-osama-bin-laden
WASHINGTON FREE BEACON
— Free Beacon Report Upends Illinois Toss-Up District, Democrat Says He ‘Regrets’ Comparing Trump to Bin Laden – Andrew Kugle
https://freebeacon.com/politics/free-beacon-report-upends-illinois-toss-district-democrat-says-regrets-comparing-trump-bin-laden/
NBC NEWS
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Anti-Trumps say “Disapproval of Trump hits new high.”
https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/donald-trump/poll-disapproval-trump-hits-new-high-n905431
CNBC
— Trump’s move to scrap federal employee raises could damage the GOP as it defends House majority – Jacob Pramuk and John W. Schoen
https://www.cnbc.com/2018/08/31/trumps-federal-employee-pay-freeze-could-harm-house-gop-in-virginia.html
THE NATION
— Affirmative Action Is Under Attack – Michelle Chen (DIERSEN: Overwhelmingly, my critics/opponent reject the equal opportunity (no race or gender based preference giving) plank in the Republican Party platform.)
https://www.thenation.com/article/affirmative-action-under-attack/
