CNN
— White House preparing draft national emergency order and identified $7 billion for wall – Priscilla Alvarez and Tammy Kupperman
https://www.cnn.com/2019/01/24/politics/trump-border-wall-emergency-draft/index.html
ABC7
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Pritzker signs an executive order that encourages illegals to come to Illinois and to stay in Illinois.
https://abc7chicago.com/politics/pritzker-signs-executive-order-supporting-immigrants-and-refugees/5104912/
— Illinois offers $100 million in loans to federal workers – AP
https://abc7chicago.com/politics/illinois-offers-$100-million-in-loans-to-federal-workers/5105086/
— Longest government shutdowns in history: A look back at other recent federal government shutdowns – Danny Clemens (DIERSEN: I was a GAO employee during the 1995-1996 and 1990 shutdowns.)
https://abc7chicago.com/politics/a-look-back-at-other-recent-federal-government-shutdowns/2971149/
(FROM THE ARTICLE: The current government shutdown is the longest in American history, surpassing the previous three-week shutdown in late 1995 and early 1996. Before 2019, the federal government experienced more than a dozen shutdowns and funding gaps of varying lengths and with varying impacts. While the federal government went more than a decade without a shutdown in the early 2000s, they happened almost annually during the Carter presidency, and there were six during Reagan’s presidency. In the early 1980s, opinions by then-Attorney General Benjamin Civiletti altered the impact of lawmakers’ failure to pass new spending bills. Prior to that, shutdowns did not always entail an actual stop to government functioning, according to the Associated Press, and they were “simply funding gaps with little real-world effect.” Here’s a look back at shutdowns since 1990:)
NBC5
— Chicago Billionaire Buys New York Penthouse for $238M, Setting US Record Griffin is no stranger to multi-million dollar homes – he bought several floors of a Chicago condominium this year for $58.75 million
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/Chicago-Billionaire-Buys-New-York-Penthouse-for-238M-Setting-US-Record-504816251.html
FOX NEWS CHICAGO
— DISGUSTING, TRAGIC: Cook County prosecutor supports marijuana legalization
http://www.fox32chicago.com/news/local/kim-foxx-supports-marijuana-legalization
CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— Asylum seekers to wait in Mexico as soon as Friday, officials say – AP
https://chicago.suntimes.com/immigration/asylum-seekers-wait-mexico-policy-change-trump-administration/
— What’s free for Chicago’s federal workers during the shutdown
https://chicago.suntimes.com/business/chicago-government-shutdown-free-admission-food-federal-workers/
— Senate rejects rival Dem, GOP plans for ending government shutdown – AP
https://chicago.suntimes.com/news/senate-rejects-rival-dem-gop-plans-for-reopening-government-shutdown-trump-schumer-mitch-mcconnell/
CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— DISGUSTING, TRAGIC: State’s Attorney Kim Foxx announces support for legalizing pot, calls for expunging misdemeanor convictions – William Lee
https://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/breaking/ct-met-states-attorney-kim-foxx-drug-possession-20190124-story.html
— Chicago billionaire Ken Griffin just bought the most expensive U.S. home ever: A $238 million New York penthouse – Randi Stevenson and Bob Goldsborough
https://www.chicagotribune.com/classified/realestate/elitestreet/ct-re-elite-street-ken-griffin-nyc-penthouse-most-expensive-home-sale-20190123-story.html
— Elizabeth Warren to propose new ‘wealth tax’ on very rich Americans, economist says – Jeff Stein and Christopher Ingraham (DIERSEN: What about an “immediate pleasures tax?”)
https://www.chicagotribune.com/news/nationworld/politics/ct-elizabeth-warren-wealth-tax-20190124-story.html
— Commerce secretary doesn’t understand why unpaid federal workers use food banks – Damian Paletta
https://www.chicagotribune.com/news/nationworld/ct-wilbur-ross-shutdown-food-banks-20190124-story.html
CRAIN’S CHICAGO BUSINESS
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Former Exelon CEO John Rowe encourages illegals to come to Illinois and to stay in Illinois.
https://www.chicagobusiness.com/nonprofits-philanthropy/former-exelon-ceo-john-rowe-wants-us-treat-immigrants-better
DAILY HERALD
— R.M. Chin Promotes Beth Tatro to Director — Corporate Development
https://www.dailyherald.com/submitted/20190123/rm-chin-promotes-beth-tatro-to-director-x2013corporate-development
— DISGUSTING, TRAGIC: Video gambling cafes could become neighbors in Wheeling – Chacour Koop
https://www.dailyherald.com/business/20190124/video-gambling-cafes-could-become-neighbors-in-wheeling
SPRINGFIELD STATE JOURNAL REGISTER
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Pritzker signs an executive order that encourages illegals to come to Illinois and to stay in Illinois.
https://www.sj-r.com/news/20190124/gov-pritzker-signs-order-supporting-immigrant-families
CHAMPAIGN/URBANA NEWS GAZETTE
— GOP is serious, if Pritzker is – Editorial
http://www.news-gazette.com/opinion/editorials/2019-01-24/editorial-gop-serious-if-pritzker.html
— DISGUSTING, TRAGIC: Pot pushers push pot.
http://www.news-gazette.com/opinion/columns/2019-01-24/jim-dey-marijuana-full-steam-ahead-seems-inevitable.html
BLOOMINGTON PANTAGRAPH
— Illinois’ federal employees turn to food pantries during government shutdown – Alexia Elejalde-Ruiz
https://www.pantagraph.com/news/state-and-regional/illinois-federal-employees-turn-to-food-pantries-during-government-shutdown/article_9c798d23-c791-5779-836d-261c7fb9d44d.html
STATELINE
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Pritzker signs an executive order that encourages illegals to come to Illinois and to stay in Illinois.
https://www.mystateline.com/news/illinois-governor-signs-order-supporting-immigrant-families/1723612346
FOX ILLINOIS
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Pritzker signs an executive order that encourages illegals to come to Illinois and to stay in Illinois.
https://foxillinois.com/news/local/illinois-governor-signs-order-supporting-immigrant-families
NPR ILLINOIS
— Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross Downplayed Shutdown Hardships. Dems Raged – SCOTT HORSLEY
http://www.nprillinois.org/post/commerce-secretary-wilbur-ross-downplayed-shutdown-hardships-dems-raged#stream/0
AURORA PATCH
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Pritzker signs an executive order that encourages illegals to come to Illinois and to stay in Illinois.
https://patch.com/illinois/aurora/pritzker-signs-order-expand-illinois-immigrant-programs
PALATINE PATCH
— DISGUSTING, TRAGIC: Video Gambling Proposal Gets Second Chance In Palatine – Erika Hobbs
https://patch.com/illinois/palatine/video-gambling-proposal-gets-second-chance-palatine
ILLINOIS REPUBLICAN PARTY
— Underwood & Casten Missing from Freshman-led Letter Urging Pelosi Work To End Government Shutdown
https://www.facebook.com/pg/ilgop/posts/?ref=page_internal
ILLINOIS POLICY INSTITUTE
— CAN PRITZKER KEEP PROMISE TO STOP ILLINOIS GERRYMANDERING? – Austin Berg
https://www.illinoispolicy.org/can-pritzker-keep-promise-to-stop-illinois-gerrymandering/
PRAIRIE STATE WIRE
— GOP chair Schneider holding Pritzker to redistricting promise – Glenn Minnis
https://prairiestatewire.com/stories/511740621-gop-chair-schneider-holding-pritzker-to-redistricting-promise
DUPAGE POLICY JOURNAL
— Ives charges Bray-Parker with bullying – Glenn Minnis
https://dupagepolicyjournal.com/stories/511739013-ives-charges-bray-parker-with-bullying
(FROM THE ARTICLE: Former state Rep. Jeanne Ives of Wheaton says Erica Bray-Parker does not deserve to represent that city. “Erica Bray-Parker should not be elected; make sure she isn’t,” Ives told the DuPage Policy Journal of the Glenbard North teacher and Civics Club instructor now running for Wheaton City Council in District 4. “She is unfit to represent business owners and the respectful, hard-working taxpayers of Wheaton. She is a civics teacher who is not civil.” Indeed, Bray-Parker’s campaign has recently been dogged by controversy, with local business owner Jane Shaw telling the DuPage Policy Journal of rumors she heard about Bray-Parker bullying local business owners into taking down the signs of candidates she doesn’t support. The veteran educator is also accused of having manipulated her students into aiding her and her campaign. Ives argues Bray-Parker is all about special interests, warning voters that if she is elected they face additional taxes, being told what to do with their property and some form of censorship. “Churches beware too, as she has opinions, apparently, about which views of Christianity are best,” Ives added. “When your church wants to expand, would she allow a zoning change or block it with her vote?” Finally, Ives charges Bray-Parker is more than willing to run roughshod over “our Constitutional and God-given natural rights,” adding she thinks Bray-Parker has not shown herself to be inclusive in the least. “Fortunately, the business owner at Wheaton Bowl (one of the owners Bray-Parker is accused of trying to strong-arm) refused to be bullied by her,” she added. “Other businesses, I am told, cowered to her demands—which is why everyone should frequent Wheaton Bowl and tell them you appreciate their common sense and decency.” Ives urged voters to take to the polls in April to reject what she called Bray-Parker’s brand of politics. “There are two seats up for Wheaton City Council at-large,” she said. “Running against ((Bray-)Parker are Suzanne Fitch and Ron Almiron. They have my support and will receive my vote.)
MCHENRY COUNTY BLOG
— No Federal Workers Seek General Assistance in Big McHenry County Townships
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2019/01/24/no-federal-workers-seek-general-assistance-in-big-mchenry-county-townships/
— Algonquin Township Trustees Rachael Lawrence and Melissa Victor Call Special Meeting for 2 Friday Afternoon to Release Secret Session Info
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2019/01/24/algonquin-township-trustees-rachael-lawrence-and-melissa-victor-call-special-meeting-for-2-friday-afternoon/
— McSweeney Moving On Outmigration
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2019/01/24/mcsweeney-moving-on-outmigration/
— Don DeWitte Named GOP Spokesman on Senate Transportation, Plus Government Accountability and Pensions Committee
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2019/01/24/don-dewitte-named-gop-spokesman-on-senate-transportation-plus-government-accountability-and-pensions-committee/
— Examining Maine Township Surpluses
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2019/01/24/examining-maine-townshp-surpluses/
CAPITOL FAX
— After foot-dragging by Rauner, Pritzker orders all appropriated dollars spent for immigrant welcoming centers
https://capitolfax.com/2019/01/24/after-foot-dragging-by-rauner-pritzker-orders-all-appropriated-dollars-spent-for-immigrant-welcoming-centers/
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: DISGUSTING, TRAGIC: Pot pushers want to push pot.
https://capitolfax.com/2019/01/24/anti-reefer-madness/
FOX NEWS
— Historic number of women aim for Madam President; experts credit #MeToo, recruitment efforts – Elizabeth Llorente (DIERSEN: Ever-increasingly, Trump-haters shout at women, and at everyone else, that Trump and his supporters are White supremacists, Nazis, KKK members, haters, racists, sexists, bigots, and even worse things. How soon, if not already, will Democrat Presidential candidates promise to get rid of Trump and his supporters once and for all?)
https://www.foxnews.com/politics/more-women-than-ever-eyeing-u-s-presidency-experts-cite-metoo-and-decades-of-grooming-female-candidates
CONSERVATIVE HQ
— The New York Times Attacks Us Deplorables, I Fight Back – Richard A Viguerie
http://www.conservativehq.com/node/29548
DAILY CALLER
— SUPER-RICH COMMERCE SECRETARY QUESTIONS WHY FEDERAL WORKERS WITHOUT PAY NEED FOOD BANKS – Saagar Enjeti
https://dailycaller.com/2019/01/24/rich-wilbur-ross-furloughed-federal-workers-food-banks/
— CATHOLICS DEMAND GOVERNOR CUOMO’S EXCOMMUNICATION OVER NY ABORTION LAW – Joshua Gill
https://dailycaller.com/2019/01/24/catholics-cuomo-excommunication-abortion/
GOPUSA
— Blocking national security invites permanent chaos on the border
http://www.gopusa.com/?p=63985
— Fake News Parrots
http://www.gopusa.com/fake-news-parrots/
— Kirsten Gillibrand: White women must bear burden of fighting racism alongside people of color
http://www.gopusa.com/kirsten-gillibrand-white-women-must-bear-burden-of-fighting-racism-alongside-people-of-color/
THE HILL
— CNN: White House preparing draft for Trump to declare national emergency – BRETT SAMUELS
https://thehill.com/homenews/administration/426883-white-house-preparing-draft-for-trump-to-declare-a-national-emergency
— Poll: Majority of voters support $15 minimum wage (DIERSEN: What job requirements did you have to meet before you first earned $15/hour in today’s dollars? Job requirements that I had to meet in 1966 included: be a United States citizen, be 18 years old, have a high school diploma, pass an employment test, pass a physical examination, have a driver’s license, pass a truck driving test, pass a background investigation, and have a car to use to make deliveries with.)
https://thehill.com/hilltv/what-americas-thinking/426780-poll-a-majority-of-voters-want-a-15-minimum-wage
WASHINGTON POST
— Shutdown showdown: Senate votes down two bills to end shutdown after Trump agrees to postpone State of the Union – John Wagner and
Felicia Sonmez
https://www.washingtonpost.com/powerpost/shutdown-showdown-senate-prepares-to-vote-on-competing-bills-after-trump-agrees-to-postpone-state-of-the-union-speech/2019/01/24/7b65e314-1fc7-11e9-9145-3f74070bbdb9_story.html
— As it stands, the Democratic 2020 field is by far the most diverse in history – Philip Bump (DIERSEN: Democrats use Affirmative Action, Diversity, and Inclusion to not hire, to not retain, to not promote, and to get rid of Republicans, and especially Republicans who are White, male, older, and/or non-veteran.)
https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2019/01/24/it-stands-democratic-field-is-by-far-most-diverse-history/
WALL STREET JOURNAL
— U.S. to Start Returning Some Asylum Seekers to Mexico New Trump border plan to begin in San Diego ‘imminently’
https://www.wsj.com/articles/u-s-to-start-sending-some-asylum-seekers-back-to-mexico-11548362672
WSPA
— This marijuana marketplace is giving free weed to federal employees during the shutdown
https://www.wspa.com/news/this-marijuana-marketplace-is-giving-free-weed-to-federal-employees-during-the-shutdown/1723579239
WORKERS WORLD
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Democrats use Affirmative Action, Diversity, and Inclusion to not hire, to not retain, to not promote, and to get rid of Republicans, and especially Republicans who are White, male, older, and/or non-veteran.
https://www.workers.org/2019/01/24/reclaiming-the-radical-legacy-of-martin-luther-king-jr/
