January 19 Evening Edition

ABC7
— Trump Tells Supporters: ‘You’re Not Forgotten Anymore’ – ABC News
https://abc7chicago.com/news/trump-boasts-about-his-cabinets-high-iq-on-arrival-in-dc-/1709797/
— DONALD TRUMP ATTENDS PRE-INAUGURAL EVENTS IN WASHINGTON – Kathy Brock, Charles Thomas and Evelyn Holmes
http://abc7chicago.com/politics/donald-trump-arrives-in-washington-inauguration-celebrations-begin/1710320/
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Anti-Trumps rally in New York City
http://abc7chicago.com/politics/nyc-rally-underway-on-inauguration-eve-to-protect-shared-values/1711135/

 

NBC5
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Anti-Trumps say “Illinois Lawmakers Have Mixed Reactions to Trump’s Inauguration.”
http://www.nbcchicago.com/blogs/ward-room/illinois-lawmakers-trump-inauguration-reaction-411264555.html
— Rauner Once Again Attempting to Sell Thompson Center  Sen. Christine Radogno and Rep. Jim Durkin, the state’s ranking Republicans, are reportedly introducing legislation that would allow the state to sell the massive Thompson Center and move state workers to leased space elsewhere. – Tom Schuba
http://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/Rauner-Once-Again-Attempting-to-Sell-Thompson-Center-Report-411262985.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Anti-Trumps say “Women’s March on Chicago Changes Start Location Again as 50K Expected to Attend.  The second location change comes just two days after organizers held a press conference to detail their plans for the event.”
http://www.nbcchicago.com/blogs/ward-room/Womens-March-on-Chicago-Changes-Start-Location-Again-as-50K-Expected-to-Attend-411225575.html

 

CBS2
— Illinois Republicans Optimistic About Trump’s Inauguration – Derrick Blakley
http://chicago.cbslocal.com/2017/01/19/illinois-republicans-optimistic-about-trumps-inauguration/
— Former President George H.W. Bush Battles Pneumonia, Wife Has Bronchitis
http://chicago.cbslocal.com/2017/01/19/former-president-george-h-w-bush-battles-pneumonia-wife-has-bronchitis/

 

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— CTU stages anti-Trump demonstrations at schools across Chicago – Juan Perez Jr.
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/ct-chicago-teachers-union-trump-protest-met-20170120-story.html
— AFSCME strike vote is an insult to middle-class Illinoisans – Austin Berg
http://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/daily-southtown/opinion/ct-sta-berg-column-st-0120-20170119-story.html
— Illinois farmers hopeful about Sonny Perdue, Trump’s pick for ag secretary – Greg Trotter
http://www.chicagotribune.com/business/ct-sonny-perdue-reaction-0120-biz-20170119-story.html
— Ex-U.S. Sen. Kirk may open lobbying offices in Washington, Highland Park – Kim Janssen
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/chicagoinc/ct-mark-kirk-to-open-lobbying-firm-0120-chicago-inc-20170119-story.html

 

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— Hastert seeks $1.7 million in hush money repayment – Sam Charles
http://chicago.suntimes.com/news/hastert-seeks-1-7-million-in-hush-money-repayment/amp/
— City sells $1.16B in bonds, but pays a heavy price for CPS crisis – Fran Spielman
http://chicago.suntimes.com/politics/city-sells-1-16b-bonds-pays-heavy-price-for-cps-crisis/

 

DAILY HERALD
— Illinois Republicans head to inauguration with more unity than before – Kerry Lester
http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20170119/news/170118693/
— Trump inauguration shaping up to be Washington’s smallest party in years – Maura Judkis
http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20170119/news/170118713/
— Mayor says new businesses in Wheaton ‘a welcome sign’ – Jessica Cilella  (DIERSEN: Attendees included Suzanne Fitch, Marty Keller, Bobby McNeily, Yadav Nathwani, and Tim Whelan.)
http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20170119/news/170118689/

 

WTTW
— Cullerton, Radogno Discuss Budget ‘Grand Bargain’ – Evan Garcia
http://chicagotonight.wttw.com/2017/01/19/cullerton-radogno-discuss-budget-grand-bargain

 

ALTON DAILY NEWS
— State Says It’s Ready For Strike – Greg Bishop
http://altondailynews.com/news/details.cfm?clientid=17&id=234666#.WIEn3xHxZZI

 

QUAD CITY TIMES
— U.S. court cites right to gun-range use, tosses Chicago limits – AP
http://qctimes.com/news/state-and-regional/illinois/us-court-cites-right-to-gun-range-use-tosses-chicago/article_80ae2e18-17bf-567d-89bd-ca182318de7b.html

 

PEORIA PUBLIC RADIO
— Elected Illinois Officials See Their Presence At Trump’s Inauguration As A Political Statement – TONY ARNOLDTONY ARNOLD
http://peoriapublicradio.org/post/elected-illinois-officials-see-their-presence-trumps-inauguration-political-statement#stream/0

 

CENTRAL ILLINOIS PROUD
— Judge recuses herself from Schock case – Jaymee Toler
http://www.centralillinoisproud.com/news/local-news/judge-recuses-herself-from-schock-case/642898799
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Anti-Trumps say “No honeymoon: Protests to greet President Trump  Protests expect across DC Friday.”
http://www.centralillinoisproud.com/news/no-honeymoon-protests-to-greet-president-trump/642764507

 

WAND
— Senator Dick Durbin To Attend Trump Inauguration – Doug Wolfe
http://www.wandtv.com/story/34302596/senator-dick-durbin-to-attend-trump-inauguration

 

WSIL TV
— First day goal? Make White House feel like home for Trump – AP
http://www.wsiltv.com/story/34301317/first-day-goal-make-white-house-feel-like-home-for-trump

 

GALESBURG REGISTER MAIL
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Anti-Trumps promote anti-Trump women.
http://www.galesburg.com/news/20170119/galesburg-among-communities-organizing-sister-marches

 

NADIG NEWSPAPERS
— Regime change unlikely in elections in suburbs – Russ Stewart
http://nadignewspapers.com/2017/01/19/regime-change-unlikely-in-elections-in-suburbs/

 

ILLINOIS NEWS NEWS NETWORK
— AFSCME strike vote is an insult to middle-class Illinoisans – Austin Berg
https://ilnews.org/11774/opinion-afscme-strike-vote-insult-middle-class-illinoisans/

 

ILLINOIS REVIEW
— THORNER: YOUTH CRUSADERS FOR LIFE DESERVE PRAISE IN MARCH FOR LIFE CHICAGO
http://illinoisreview.typepad.com/illinoisreview/2017/01/thorner-youth-crusaders-for-life-deserve-praise-in-march-for-life-chicago.html

 

MCHENRY COUNTY BLOG
— Rauner Wants to Sell Thompson Center – Cal Skinner
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2017/01/19/rauner-wants-to-sell-thompson-center/
— Authority to Hire Jack Franks’ Two Democratic Party Patronage Workers
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2017/01/19/authroity-to-hire-jack-franks-two-democratic-party-patronage-workers/
— Chris Christensen Wins County Board Seat with $11,794, Mike Walkup with $17,017
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2017/01/19/chris-christensen-wins-county-board-seat-with-11794-mike-walkup-with/
— Kelly Liebmann’s Message to the County Board
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2017/01/18/kelly-liebmanns-message-to-the-county-board/
— Franks Denies Photos of His Two New Democratic Party Patronage Hires
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2017/01/18/franks-denies-photos-of-his-two-new-democratic-party-patronage-hires/
— Yvonne Barnes Wins County Board Seat with Less than $5,000, Tom Wilbeck Spends $6,285
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2017/01/18/yvonne-barnes-wins-county-board-seat-with-less-than-5000-tom-wilbeck-spends-6285/
— Democrat Paula Yensen Withdraws Name from Consideration for Human Resources Committee Chairman
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2017/01/17/paula-yensen-withdraws-name-from-consideration-of-human-resources-committee/
— Advisory Referendums Killed
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2017/01/17/advisory-referendums-killed/
— County Board Member Craig Wilcox Spends $10,070 To Win, Kay Bates – $2,623
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2017/01/17/county-board-member-craig-wilcox-spends-10070-to-win-kay-bates-2623/
— Jack Franks Spends $452,116 to Win County Board Chairmanship, $5.65 per Vote
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2017/01/17/jack-franks-spends-452116-to-win-county-board-chairmanship-5-65-per-vote/
— Steve Reick Raises $1,108,661, Spends $1,108,661 in Winning State Rep. Race Over John Bartman
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2017/01/17/steve-reick-raises-1108-661-spends-1108661-in-winning-state-rep-race-over-john-bartman/
— Former County Board Members Assesses, Advises
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2017/01/16/former-county-board-members-assesses-advises/
— Will New Transportation “Lock Box” Constitutional Amendment Prohibit Payment of Jack Franks’ Press Aide from McDOT Money?
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2017/01/15/will-new-transportation-lock-box-constitutional-amendment-prohibit-payment-of-jack-franks-press-aid-from-mcdot-money/
— Hultgren Asks & Gets Advice on Obamacare
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2017/01/15/hultgren-asks-advice-on-obamacare/
— Steve Reick Rejects Legislative Pension
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2017/01/15/steve-reick-rejects-legislative-pension/
— Employment Papers for Jack Franks’ Democratic Party Patronage Hires
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2017/01/14/employment-papers-for-jack-franks-democratic-party-patronage-hires/
— Franks Trying Second Time to Make Only Democrat a Committee Chairman
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2017/01/14/franks-trying-second-time-to-make-only-democrat-a-chairman/

 

ILLINOIS REVIEW
— FORMER IL GOP SENATE CANDIDATE JAMES MARTER VISITS D.C. FOR TRUMP INAUGURATION
http://illinoisreview.typepad.com/illinoisreview/2017/01/former-il-gop-senate-candidate-visits-dc-for-trump-inauguration-.html

 

WASHINGTON TIMES
— Unlikely chairman led unlikely candidate to victory – Ralph Z. Hallow
http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/jan/19/how-reincepriebus-led-donald-trump-to-victory/
— Trump inauguration boycott grows to third of Democratic caucus  President-elect’s feud with John Lewis fuels unity – Valerie Richardson
http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/jan/18/trump-inauguration-boycott-grows-to-third-of-democ/

 

GOPUSA
— Islamists have begun new colonization of U.S.
http://www.gopusa.com/?p=19381
— Anti-Trump celebrities pose on cover of Variety with Old Glory dragging on the floor
http://www.gopusa.com/anti-trump-celebrities-pose-on-cover-of-variety-with-old-glory-dragging-on-the-floor/

 

NEWS BUSTERS
— NBC Hypes ‘Fears’ of Hispanics & Muslims on Eve of Trump Inauguration – Kyle Drennen
http://www.newsbusters.org/blogs/nb/kyle-drennen/2017/01/19/nbc-hypes-fears-hispanics-muslims-eve-trump-inauguration

 

DAILY SIGNAL
— Trump Team Right to Consider ‘Dramatic’ Cuts to Federal Budget – Rachel Bovard (DIERSEN: Democrats run the federal government and they will continue to run the federal government under Trump. Those Democrats will use Trump’s cuts a) first, to get rid of federal employees who are Republican, if there are any left, b) second, they will get rid of federal employees who are White, male, non-veteran, and old, that is, over age 40, c) third, they will get rid of federal employees who are White, male, and/or non-veteran.)
http://dailysignal.com/2017/01/19/trump-team-right-to-consider-dramatic-cuts-to-federal-budget/

 

DAILY CALLER
— Public School Parents Angry After Middle Schoolers Learn How Sharia Law Is TOTALLY AWESOME – Eric Owens
http://dailycaller.com/2017/01/19/public-school-parents-angry-after-middle-schoolers-learn-how-sharia-law-is-totally-awesome/
— Journalists Apologize For Spreading Bogus New York Times Story About Rick Perry – Rachel Stoltzfoos  (DIERSEN: Since 2000, my critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes have hinted/implied/argued/shouted that my GOPUSA ILLINOIS emails are full of bogus stories.  How should I react to that?)
http://dailycaller.com/2017/01/19/journalists-apologize-for-spreading-bogus-new-york-times-story-about-rick-perry/
— Mnuchin Savages Obama: ‘The Average Worker Has Gone Nowhere’ – Katie Frates  (DIERSEN: My critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes have always been furious that my salary as a federal employee 1966-1969 and 1971-1997 increased every year because of cost of living adjustments, step increases, and/or promotions, except in 1980 when I took an $18,847 (21%) pay cut in today’s dollars to transfer from IRS to GAO.  In today’s dollars: $15.56/hour (GS-4) in 1966 when I was 18 years old, $44,853 (GS-7) in 1971, $54,864 (GS-9) in 1972, $66,379 (GS-11) in 1973, $79,653 (GS-12) in 1974, $90,171 in 1979 (GS-12 Step 5), $94,610 in 1986 (GS-13), and $122,991 (GS-13 Step 10) in 1997.)
http://dailycaller.com/2017/01/19/mnuchin-savages-obama-the-average-worker-has-gone-nowhere-video/
— RNC Selects Ronna Romney McDaniel To Lead Party – Kerry Picket
http://dailycaller.com/2017/01/19/rnc-selects-ronna-romney-to-lead-party/

 

BREITBART
— Oakland Braces for Anti-Trump Inauguration Mob Violence – JOEL B. POLLAK
http://www.breitbart.com/california/2017/01/19/inauguration-oakland-businesses-brace-anti-trump-mob-violence/

 

BLAZE
— Women’s March: Pro-life groups not allowed, but ‘sex workers’ welcome? – Kate Scanlon
http://www.theblaze.com/news/2017/01/19/womens-march-pro-life-groups-not-allowed-but-sex-workers-welcome/
— Tucker Carlson’s ratings in Megyn Kelly’s time slot have been stunning – Sara Gonzales
http://www.theblaze.com/news/2017/01/19/tucker-carlsons-ratings-in-megyn-kellys-time-slot-have-been-stunning/

 

CHRISTIAN SCIENCE MONITOR
— Who’s showing up to protest in Washington this weekend?  Women are taking the lead on protests. But the inauguration weekend could draw some unexpected faces. – David Iaconangelo
http://www.csmonitor.com/USA/Politics/2017/0119/Who-s-showing-up-to-protest-in-Washington-this-weekend

 

THE HILL
— Trump keeping 50 Obama administration officials – JORDAN FABIAN AND BEN KAMISAR
http://thehill.com/homenews/administration/315049-trump-keeping-50-obama-administration-officials

 

NEW YORK TIMES
— Your Guide to Inauguration Day 2017 – NICHOLAS FANDOS
https://www.nytimes.com/2017/01/19/us/politics/inauguration-day-guide.html

 

WASHINGTON POST
— What happens now to Justice Dept.’s civil rights enforcement? – Joe Davidson
https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/powerpost/wp/2017/01/19/what-happens-now-to-justice-dept-s-civil-rights-enforcement/

 

WALL STREET JOURNAL
— RNC Chair Reince Priebus Passes Baton to Ronna Romney McDaniel – JANET HOOK
http://blogs.wsj.com/washwire/2017/01/19/rnc-chair-reince-priebus-passes-baton-to-ronna-romney-mcdaniel/

 

BLOOMBERG
— Mnuchin Calls for Boosting IRS Despite House Plan to Streamline – Sahil Kapur and Kaustuv Basu
https://www.bloomberg.com/politics/articles/2017-01-19/mnuchin-calls-for-boosting-irs-despite-house-plan-to-streamline

 

WASHINGTONIAN
— Newt Gingrich Sounds Like He Wants to Turn the Civil Service Back Into a Patronage System  That’s bad for democracy, and bad for Washington. – Benjamin Freed  (DIERSEN: My critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes in the federal government, in the Illinois government, in the DuPage County government, in the Milton Township government, and in the Wheaton government a) have always promoted patronage and b) have always demonized, denigrated, and condemned my work experience, my education, my professional certifications, and my professional license.)
https://www.washingtonian.com/2017/01/19/newt-gingrich-sounds-like-wants-turn-civil-service-back-patronage-system/

 

DAILY MAIL
— Trump boasts intellectual firepower among his top nominees, saying he recruited ‘the highest IQ of any cabinet ever assembled’ – DAVID MARTOSKO  (DIERSEN: My critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes have always been furious that in 1979, when I was 30 years old, I passed the CPA examination on my first attempt, and in 1981, I passed the Certified Internal Auditor examination on my first attempt.)
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-4137674/Trump-boasts-highest-IQ-cabinet-assembled.html

 

BUZZFEED
— These Men Could Be The Most Powerful Gay Activists In Trump’s America  Unlike many liberal LGBT leaders, they’re making inroads with the Trump transition team. They say this, finally, is their moment. – Dominic Holden  (DIERSEN: Who works the hardest against you?  The following work the hardest against me: activists, candidates, elected officials, party leaders, major donors, political consultants, their operatives, and their dupes in Wheaton, in Glen Ellyn, in Milton Township, in DuPage County, and in Illinois who claim to be religious, conservative, and/or Republican, but who promote LGBTQ activity.)
https://www.buzzfeed.com/dominicholden/the-gay-republican-moment

Author: David Diersen

The opinions that I express in GOPUSA ILLINOIS emails are based on experience that I have gained doing many things since 1948. I base my opinions on what I learned a) working for the federal government for almost 30 years -- Post Office 1966-1969, IRS 1971-1980, and GAO 1980-1997, serving on the Executive Committee of the Association of Government Accountants Chicago Chapter 1983-1996, and being a union member while I worked for the Post Office and IRS; b) earning an MBA from Loyola in 1976, a masters degree in accounting from DePaul in 1980, and a masters degree in financial markets and trading from IIT in 1997; c) passing the CPA examination on my first attempt in 1979 and passing the Certified Internal Auditor examination on my first attempt in 1981; c) serving as a Republican Precinct Committeeman since 1999, the GOPUSA Illinois Editor since 2000, the TAPROOT Republicans of Illinois Chairman 2005-2012, a member of the 2008 Illinois Republican Party (IRP) Platform and Resolutions Committee, a Wheaton Chamber of Commerce Government Affairs Committee member 2003-2011, the Milton Township Republican Central Committee webmaster 2008-2010 and 2000-2004, an Illinois Center Right Coalition Steering Committee member 2003-2007, and an American Association of Political Consultants Midwest Chapter board member 2001-2004; d) attending the 2000, 2004, 2008, 2012, and 2016 IRP State Conventions as a delegate; e) being the subject of a nasty 4-page article in the February 1978 issue of Money Magazine; f) pursing litigation including Diersen v. GAO and Diersen v. Chicago Car Exchange; g) being married since 1978; h) living in Crete 1948-1972, in University Park 1972-1976, in Chicago 1976-1978, and in DuPage County, Milton Township, and Wheaton since 1978; and i) being baptized, raised, and confirmed as a Missouri Synod Lutheran.