ABC7
— Recreational marijuana sales could be delayed in Chicago after committee
passes ordinance (DIERSEN: Democrats want minorities and women to be pot
pushers.)
https://abc7chicago.com/politics/committee-passes-ordinance-that-could-delay-recreational-marijuana-sales-in-chicago/5763373/
— Local pastors say ending CPD’s merit promotions could hurt efforts to
promote diversity in the department – Craig Wall (DIERSEN: My Democrat
superiors in the federal government used the subjectivity in their promotion
systems to give preference to their employees who were Democrats, and
especially to those who were minority, female, and/or younger.)
https://abc7chicago.com/politics/beck-hears-from-pastors-frustrated-by-end-to-police-merit-promotions/5763444/
NBC5
— Hundreds Gather for Rally Ahead of Trump Impeachment Vote The House of
Representatives is expected to vote on articles of impeachment against the
president Wednesday
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/chicago-politics/hundreds-gather-for-rally-ahead-of-trump-impeachment-vote/2190395/
— Illinois Democrats Facing Tough Re-Election Bids Will Support Impeachment of
President Trump Reps. Underwood and Lipinski have both said they will vote in
favor of articles of impeachment against the president
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/chicago-politics/illinois-democrats-facing-tough-re-election-bids-will-support-impeachment-of-president-trump/2190269/
CBS2
— Emergency Rooms Prepare For Legal Marijuana
https://chicago.cbslocal.com/video/4247189-emergency-rooms-prepare-for-legal-marijuana/
FOX NEWS CHICAGO
— Trump angrily objects to impeachment, calls it ‘perversion’ – Lisa Mascaro
and Mary Jalonick
https://www.fox32chicago.com/news/trump-angrily-objects-to-impeachment-calls-it-perversion
WTTW
— City Council Committee Votes to Delay Recreational Marijuana Sales in
Chicago – Paul Caine
https://news.wttw.com/2019/12/17/city-council-committee-votes-delay-recreational-marijuana-sales-chicago
CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— Freshman Democratic Rep. Lauren Underwood, who won a Trump district last
year, will vote for articles of impeachment – RICK PEARSON
https://www.chicagotribune.com/politics/ct-lauren-underwood-to-vote-for-impeachment-20191217-6sftdw3f4zg4lbxlikfmqfn5iu-story.html
— What happens to the weed black market when recreational marijuana goes legal
Jan. 1? ‘I see it opening the door to more clients,’ one dealer says. – Ally
Marotti
https://www.chicagotribune.com/business/ct-biz-illinois-marijuana-black-market-20191216-tgnejrr2bna4xj36fd64fzgqay-story.html
— Measure to delay Chicago’s recreational marijuana sales till July narrowly
clears panel of aldermen; full City Council may vote Wednesday – JOHN BYRNE
(DIERSEN: Democrats want minorities and women to be pot pushers.)
https://www.chicagotribune.com/politics/ct-lori-lightfoot-black-aldermen-weed-delay-20191217-2y7zgpibi5a3bik7vekcphywiy-story.html
— Recreational pot isn’t all that’s new in Illinois in 2020: The minimum wage
goes up, so do parking garage taxes and license plate fees – DAN PETRELLA and
JAMIE MUNKS
https://www.chicagotribune.com/politics/ct-illinois-new-laws-2020-20191218-k3sjxat7mvgonbbbvyr7anlbja-story.html
— Hammond council unanimously approves resolution supporting DACA, Dreamers –
LU ANN FRANKLIN
https://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/post-tribune/ct-ptb-hammond-daca-vote-st-1218-20191217-c6vu42kekrbyjbriyy7lnpnwwq-story.html
— Corruption experts have descended on Chicago, a rich habitat – Editorial
https://www.chicagotribune.com/opinion/editorials/ct-editorial-corruption-convention-chicago-ethics-20191217-20191217-rw2wkpbsyjecvjr43vv5p5z2pe-story.html
— Doctor’s report says 77-year-old Joe Biden is ‘healthy, vigorous’ and ‘fit
to successfully execute the duties of the Presidency’ – LAURAN NEERGARD and
ALEXANDRA JAFFE
https://www.chicagotribune.com/politics/elections/ct-joe-biden-health-20191218-iklhofocbregvchiqcaghmfwgy-story.html
— DISGUSTING, TRAGIC: Hundreds turn out for Naperville rally calling to
impeach President Donald Trump – ERIN HEGARTY
https://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/naperville-sun/ct-nvs-impeachment-rally-riverwalk-st-20191218-l5h3a5oq3feylciyhgcmcrc6di-story.html
CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— Reps. Lauren Underwood, Cheri Bustos to back Trump impeachment Underwood and
Bustos are two of 31 Democrats representing districts Trump won in 2016 and the
group has been closely watched for defections. – Lynn Sweet
https://chicago.suntimes.com/politics/2019/12/17/21026607/lauren-underwood-vote-trump-impeachment
— Feds investigating former Cook County Assessor Joe Berrios, records show The
authorities are interested in his access to private planes and boats, among
other matters, according to a grand jury subpoena obtained by the Sun-Times. –
Mark Brown, Tim Novak, and Robert Herguth
https://chicago.suntimes.com/politics/2019/12/17/21026896/cook-county-assessor-joe-berrios-federal-investigation
— Exelon sued over lobbying investigation The company has disclosed multiple
grand jury subpoenas and an SEC probe. – Jon Seidel
https://chicago.suntimes.com/business/2019/12/17/21027004/exelon-class-action-lawsuit-comed-lobbying-investigation
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Ever-increasingly, LGBTQ promoters promote LGBTQ activity.
https://chicago.suntimes.com/2019/12/17/21024383/hallmark-channel-zola-ellen-degeneres-sanna-marin-finland-sesame-street-editorial
— Reflections before the House debates the impeachment of President Donald
Trump on Wednesday The most memorable day in my career was Dec. 19, 1998, when
Bill Clinton was impeached and — in a shocker — Rep. Dennis Hastert, R-Ill.,
lined up support to be Speaker. – Lynn Sweet
https://chicago.suntimes.com/columnists/2019/12/17/21027177/reflections-house-debates-wednesday-two-articles-impeachment-against-president-donald-trump-clinton
DAILY HERALD
— Underwood says ‘I must vote to protect the Constitution’ and vote for
impeachment – James Fuller
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20191217/underwood-says-i-must-vote-to-protect-the-constitution-and-vote-for-impeachment
— Haymarket Center suing Itasca over zoning classification – Robert Sanchez
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20191217/haymarket-center-suing-itasca-over-zoning-classification
CRAIN’S CHICAGO BUSINESS
— Move to delay Chicago weed sales passes committee A full council vote is
expected tomorrow on Ald. Jason Ervin’s proposal to halt recreational marijuana
sales in Chicago until July 1. – A.D. QUIG (DIERSEN: Democrats want minorities
and women to be pot pushers.)
https://www.chicagobusiness.com/government/move-delay-chicago-weed-sales-passes-committee
— New pot laws can’t start at the finish line The reality is that marijuana
legalization had to begin somewhere. Delaying recreational sales in Chicago to
address the all-white industry isn’t the answer, writes the executive director
of advocacy group Chicago NORML. – EDIE MOORE
https://www.chicagobusiness.com/opinion/new-pot-laws-cant-start-finish-line
SPRINGFIELD STATE JOURNAL REGISTER
— Some local Democratic leaders back Biden – Bernard Schoenburg
https://www.sj-r.com/news/20191217/some-local-democratic-leaders-back-biden
PEORIA JOURNAL STAR
— DISGUSTING, TRAGIC: Pot pushers push pot.
https://www.pjstar.com/news/20191216/canton-pot-dispensary-to-be-ready-jan-1-being-rebranded-as-rise
ALTON TELEGRAPH
— DISGUSTING, TRAGIC: Illinois offering low cost cannabis loans (DIERSEN:
Democrats want minorities and women to be pot pushers.)
https://www.thetelegraph.com/news/article/Illinois-offering-low-cost-cannabis-loans-14913307.php
EFFINGHAM DAILY NEWS
— Shimkus to miss impeachment vote – Dawn Schabbing
https://www.effinghamdailynews.com/news/local_news/shimkus-to-miss-impeachment-vote/article_fbd1cd66-2119-11ea-a184-8ff9444c6b3f.html
NEWS TRIBUNE
— U.S. Rep. Adam Kinzinger says he will vote ‘no’ on president’s impeachment
Congressman urges ‘let’s get back to real work’ – Derek Barichello
https://www.newstrib.com/2019/12/17/u-s-rep-adam-kinzinger-says-he-will-vote-no-on-presidents-impeachment/acqo3r6/
KENDALL COUNTY NOW
— Kendall County Board approves revised employee drug policy Tuesday vote
comes before adult use cannabis becomes legal Jan. 1 in Illinois – KATIE FINLON
https://www.kendallcountynow.com/2019/12/16/kendall-county-board-approves-revised-employee-drug-policy/askoay3/
NPR ILLINOIS
— Joe Biden Is ‘Healthy’ And ‘Vigorous’ According To Doctor’s Report – RICHARD
HARRIS
https://www.nprillinois.org/post/joe-biden-healthy-and-vigorous-according-doctors-report#stream/0
WIFR
— Pot Patrol: Law enforcement agencies prepare for impaired drivers – Brittany
Karlin
https://www.wifr.com/content/news/Pot-Patrol-Law-enforcement-agencies-prepare-for-impaired-drivers-566290421.html
MCHENRY COUNTY BLOG
— McSweeney on Illinois Corruption
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2019/12/17/mcsweeney-on-illinois-corruption/
— IL-14: Catalina Lauf Electoral Board Hearing Officer and Campaign
Merchandising
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2019/12/17/il-14-catalina-lauf-electoral-board-hearing-officer-and-campaign-merchandising/
— Former CL Mayor Bob Wagner, R.I.P.
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2019/12/17/former-cl-mayor-bob-wagner-r-i-p/
— DeWitte Gets Another Study Group Appointment
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2019/12/17/dewitte-gets-another-study-group-appointment/
— Mike Beuhler Calls Jack Franks Out on Coroner Elimination
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2019/12/17/mike-beuhler-calls-jack-franks-out-on-coroner-eliminated/
— IL-06: Jeanne Ives Earns Endorsement from Club for Growth
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2019/12/17/il-06-jeanne-ives-earns-endorsement-from-club-for-growth/
— FBI Rebuked by FISA Court
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2019/12/17/fbi-rebuked-by-fisa-court/
— IL-14: Lauren Underwood Announces She’ll Support Impeachment, Rally in
Woodstock at 5:30
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2019/12/17/il-14-impeachment-rally-in-woodstock-at-530/
— Dems Demonstrating for Impeachment in Crystal Lake Tonight
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2019/12/17/dems-demonstrating-for-impeachment-in-crystal-lake-tonight/
WIREPOINTS
— Illinois enacting a progressive tax is like Sears attempting a turnaround by
hiking prices – Ted Dabrowski and John Klingner
https://wirepoints.org/illinois-enacting-a-progressive-tax-is-like-sears-attempting-a-turnaround-by-hiking-prices/
CAPITOL FAX
— DISGUSTING, TRAGIC: Lightfoot praised for “new and innovative” cannabis
social equity idea (DIERSEN: Democrats want minorities and women to be pot
pushers.)
https://capitolfax.com/2019/12/17/lightfoot-praised-for-new-and-innovative-cannabis-social-equity-idea/
— Pritzker sends president a letter consenting to receive refugees (DIERSEN:
What do Democrats say to refugees about Republicans?)
https://capitolfax.com/2019/12/17/pritzker-sends-president-a-letter-consenting-to-receive-refugees/
WASHINGTON TIMES
— Barack Obama’s feminist nonsense – Cheryl K. Chumley
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2019/dec/17/barack-obamas-feminist-nonsense/
AMERICAN THINKER
— Who approved Hallmark’s decision to air same-sex wedding ads? – Catharine
Evans
https://www.americanthinker.com/blog/2019/12/who_approved_hallmarks_decision_to_air_samesex_wedding_ads_.html
BLAZE
— Violence erupts during pro-Trump women’s event at DC hotel after attendees
at ‘high-profile Democrat wedding’ harass conservative women; 1 arrested Hot
time in the old town – Sara Taylor (DIERSEN: If I do not promote a Republican
event in GOPUSA ILLINOIS emails, it is because the event organizers a) did not
notify me of the event or b) did not want me to promote the event. If I do not
report on a Republican event, it is because the event organizers a) did not
want me to report on the event or b) I was not able to attend the event.
Because I spend 10+ hours each and every day putting GOPUSA ILLINOIS emails
together and sending them out, I cannot attend many events, especially those
that require substantial travel time. The less conservative that event
organizers are, the less likely that they will a) notify me of their events, b)
ask me to promote their events, c) invite me to attend their events, and/or d)
ask me to report on their events.)
https://www.theblaze.com/news/fracas-erupts-during-pro-trump-womens-event-at-dc-hotel-after-attendees-at-high-profile-democrat-wedding-harass-conservative-women-1-arrested
DAILY CALLER
— Despite Viewership Woes, CNN Retains Stranglehold On 58 Airports – RUDY
TAKALA
https://dailycaller.com/2019/12/17/takala-cnn-viewership-airports/
GOPUSA
— Trump supporters in revolt against media
http://www.gopusa.com/?p=81263
— Barack Obama: It’s time for women to run the world
http://www.gopusa.com/?p=81299
NEWS BUSTERS
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Ever-increasingly, Democrats hint/imply/argue/shout that
Jesus is anti-Trump, anti-Protestant, anti-conservative, anti-patriotic,
anti-Republican, anti-American, anti-White, anti-male, anti-older people,
anti-rich people, anti-gun owners, anti-German Americans, anti-draft avoiders,
and/or anti-those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.
https://www.newsbusters.org/blogs/nb/ryan-foley/2019/12/17/cuomo-slams-gop-their-silence-trumps-pelosi-tweet-says-its
PJ MEDIA
— Trump’s Most Loyal Supporters Are Orthodox Jews. Here’s Why – TYLER O’NEIL
https://pjmedia.com/election/trumps-most-loyal-supporters-are-orthodox-jews-heres-why/
NOQ REPORT
— Could President Trump get 15% of the black vote? More? – Michio Hasai
https://noqreport.com/2019/12/17/president-trump-get-15-black-vote/
NATIONAL LAW REVIEW
— Illinois Recreational Marijuana Law Amendments Permit “Reasonable” Drug
Testing But Leave Uncertainty
https://www.natlawreview.com/article/illinois-recreational-marijuana-law-amendments-permit-reasonable-drug-testing-leave
WASHINGTON POST
— Impeachment live updates: House Democrats have enough votes to impeach
Trump, according to a Post analysis – Felicia Sonmez, John Wagner and Elise
Viebeck
https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/trump-impeachment-live-updates/2019/12/17/f3aa9e20-20b9-11ea-86f3-3b5019d451db_story.html
FORBES
— DISGUSTING, TRAGIC: Marijuana’s Ten Biggest Victories Of 2019 – Tom Angell
https://www.forbes.com/sites/tomangell/2019/12/17/marijuanas-ten-biggest-victories-of-2019/#5d137f179667
COLDWELL BANKER
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