CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— Will pot be sold at shops in your town come Jan. 1? Officials throughout
Illinois have begun debating the issue – Robert McCoppin (DIERSEN:
Municipalities and counties that do not ban the sale of pot shout that they are
NOT family friendly.)
https://www.chicagotribune.com/news/breaking/ct-met-illinois-locals-decide-whether-to-allow-marijuana-businesses-20190730-hlis7euabffpnkmt6njgns3hum-story.html
— DISGUSTING, TRAGIC: Northbrook board voices initial approval of first
recreational cannabis business proposal – ALEXANDRA KUKULKA (DIERSEN:
Municipalities and counties that do not ban the sale of pot shout that they are
NOT family friendly.)
https://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/northbrook/ct-nbs-recreational-cannabis-business-tl-0801-20190730-dqvatdicnfbg5ap7vrjv2o3nay-story.html
— Federal executions are resuming. Will state death penalty bans hold up? –
SUSANNE DUMBLETON
https://www.chicagotribune.com/opinion/commentary/ct-opinion-death-penalty-executions-20190730-27373wffi5drnpyvpoatbx4dwm-story.html
— Is nuclear power too radioactive for Democrats? – JONATHAN LESSER
https://www.chicagotribune.com/opinion/commentary/ct-opinion-nuclear-energy-renwable-democrats-20190730-bvt7v4wfq5burcpjz5e4unqvue-story.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: A Trump-hater promotes hatred of Trump.
https://www.chicagotribune.com/columns/clarence-page/ct-column-trump-baltimore-lightfoot-orkin-rats-elijah-cummings-20190730-btqqrgtp7vhdlbbbmo2b42ogeu-story.html
— President promises to loom over Democratic policy debates in Michigan — a
state won by both Obama and Trump – AP
https://www.chicagotribune.com/nation-world/ct-nw-democratic-presidential-candidates-debate-20190730-qhhd3rm4encx7fdlkais6hyqcu-story.html
CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— Illinois Democratic Chairman Mike Madigan a power in party politics? Prove
it, his lawyers say “Defendants dispute that Defendant Madigan uses the
numerous roles he holds to influence Democrats at all levels of government,”
Madigan’s lawyers wrote. “The evidence cited does not support this statement,
nor does the record otherwise support a statement.” – Tina Sfondeles
https://chicago.suntimes.com/2019/7/30/20747565/illinois-democratic-chairman-mike-madigan-power-politics-prove-gonzalez-lawsuit
DAILY HERALD
— DuPage probation employees rally to demand higher pay – Robert Sanchez
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20190730/dupage-probation-employees-rally-to-demand-higher-pay
(FROM THE ARTICLE: They
say those employees are “vastly underpaid” for their work. Probation
officers are required to have a bachelor’s degree. Many who work for DuPage
County have an advanced degree or other specialized credentials. The starting
salary for a probation officer is $41,659 a year. The top annual salary is
$59,562. However, McNamara said there are probation officers with more than 18
years of service who aren’t at the top of the pay scale. Nearly a third of the
county’s probation employees have to work a second job to make ends meet,
according to a union survey. McNamara said 44 employees have left in the last
two years, many for other jobs with better-paid probation departments.
“Why are you letting the taxpayers of DuPage pay to train (probation
officers) only for them to leave?” she said. In addition to higher wages,
the workers hope the new pact includes flexible scheduling.)
— Trump’s intelligence director pick Ratcliffe was born in Mount Prospect,
grew up in Palatine – Charles Keeshan (DIERSEN: According to Senate
Intelligence Committee member Ron Wyden (D-Ore.), Ratcliffe is the “least
qualified individual ever” for the position. What were your qualifications
for the last promotion that you got? When GAO promoted me to GS-13 (currently
$98,198/year) in 1986 when I was 38 years old, I had the following
qualifications: almost 7 years of experience working for GAO, almost 9 years of
experience working for IRS, licensed CPA since 1981, Certified Internal Auditor
since 1981, master’s degree in accounting from DePaul in 1980, passed the CPA
examination on my first attempt in 1979, MBA from Loyola in 1976, bachelor’s
degree in management from NIU in 1970, and Treasurer for the Association of
Government Accountants Chicago Chapter since 1983.)
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20190730/trumps-intelligence-director-pick-ratcliffe-was-born-in-mount-prospect-grew-up-in-palatine
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Trump-haters promote Trump-haters.
https://www.dailyherald.com/article/20190730/news/307309919/
— Suburban Republican John Curran files bill to ban ethylene oxide emissions –
Jerry Nowicki
https://www.dailyherald.com/business/20190730/suburban-republican-files-bill-to-ban-ethylene-oxide-emissions-
ABC7
— Seesaw installation brings children together on both sides of the border
(DIERSEN: Mexico has illegally sent many millions of its citizens illegally
into America illegally. Mexico is illegally keeping many millions of it
citizens in America illegally. Mexico has illegally sent many mountains of
illegal drugs into America illegally.)
https://abc7chicago.com/politics/artists-install-seesaws-on-us-mexico-border/5430674/
(FROM THE ARTICLE:
“The wall became a literal fulcrum for U.S. – Mexico relations and
children and adults were connected in meaningful ways on both sides with the
recognition that the actions that take place on one side have a direct
consequence on the other side,” Rael said in an Instagram post.)
BELLEVILLE NEWS DEMOCRAT
— Future of marijuana sales in O’Fallon is unclear as committee takes public
input – LYNN VENHAUS (DIERSEN: Municipalities and counties that do not ban the
sale of pot shout that they are NOT family friendly.)
https://www.bnd.com/news/local/community/ofallon-progress/article233266445.html
OUR QUAD CITIES
— Legal marijuana requires adjustments for police and prosecutors Rock Island
County state’s attorney preparing for new Illinois law – Jim Niedelman
(DIERSEN: Municipalities and counties that do not ban the sale of pot shout
that they are NOT family friendly.)
https://www.ourquadcities.com/news/4-the-record/legal-marijuana-requires-adjustments-for-police-and-prosecutors/
BUREAU COUNTY REPUBLICAN
— Kinzinger: U.S. Border Patrol agents need the public’s support Crisis takes
emotional, physical toll on agents – ALEX ORTIZ
https://www.bcrnews.com/2019/07/30/kinzinger-u-s-border-patrol-agents-need-the-publics-support/amh9qze/
SUBURBAN LIFE
— ‘People want to live here’ – ALEX ORTIZ (DIERSEN: Why do people want to live
in your neighborhood, in your precinct, in your municipality, in your
township/ward, and in your county? People want to live in my neighborhood, in
my precinct, in Wheaton’s West District, in Wheaton, in Milton Township, and in
DuPage County because of the safety and prosperity that people who are
religious, conservative, and/or Republican provide there.)
https://www.mysuburbanlife.com/2019/07/26/people-want-to-live-here/a9macug/
ST. CHARLES PATCH
— Public Input Sought on Pot Sales in St. Charles A public discussion around
whether to allow recreational cannabis sales in St. Charles will be on the
agenda for the Aug. 5. (DIERSEN: Municipalities and counties that do not ban
the sale of pot shout that they are NOT family friendly.)
https://patch.com/illinois/stcharles-il/public-input-sought-pot-sales-st-charles
CENTER SQUARE
— Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s veto leaves door open for yet-to-surface Medicaid
buy-in plan – Greg Bishop
https://www.thecentersquare.com/illinois/gov-j-b-pritzker-s-veto-leaves-door-open-for/article_bdab4740-b311-11e9-970e-5b349679f14b.html
MCHENRY COUNTY BLOG
— Sanguinetti Criticizes Casten for Investment in Dirty Wood Burning Firm
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2019/07/30/sanguinetti-criticizes-casten-for-investment-in-dirty-wood-burning/
PRAIRIE STATE WIRE
— Illinois GOP wants Speaker Madigan to answer for reports that harassment
probe lacks merit – Glenn Minnis
https://prairiestatewire.com/stories/512810890-illinois-gop-wants-speaker-madigan-to-answer-for-reports-that-harassment-probe-lacks-merit
SOUTHEAST ILLINOIS NEWS
— In response to immigrations laws, Bailey says Pritzker ‘on a one-way ticket
to destroy Illinois’ – Glenn Minnis
https://seillinoisnews.com/stories/512807316-in-response-to-immigrations-laws-bailey-says-pritzker-on-a-one-way-ticket-to-destroy-illinois
CAPITOL FAX
— Rodney Davis hosts first public forum in years
https://capitolfax.com/2019/07/30/rodney-davis-hosts-first-public-forum-in-years/
— Bustos shakes up staff during DCCC turmoil
https://capitolfax.com/2019/07/30/bustos-shakes-up-staff-during-dccc-turmoil/
— College aid “scam” uncovered here
https://capitolfax.com/2019/07/30/college-aid-scam-uncovered-here/
— “There’s simply no evidence at this time that the ICC is in bed with ComEd”
(DIERSEN: I should write a book about my ICC complaint against ComEd which
dramatically improved the reliability of electric service for my precinct in
Wheaton.)
https://capitolfax.com/2019/07/30/theres-simply-no-evidence-at-this-time-that-the-icc-is-in-bed-with-comed/
— Pritzker admin say it may not apply to Sterigenics *** Sen. Curran files
bill to ban ethylene oxide, wants special session
https://capitolfax.com/2019/07/30/sen-curran-files-bill-to-ban-ethylene-oxide-wants-special-session/
WASHINGTON TIMES
— In new TV ad, Trump campaign says Democrats ‘all the same’ on health care
for illegals – Dave Boyer
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2019/jul/30/trump-campaign-new-tv-add-says-democrats-all-same-/
AMERICAN CONSERVATIVE
— Fight Woke Capitalism by Eating at Chick-fil-A Conservatives must put our
money where our mouths are and support businesses that share our values. –
CASEY CHALK
https://www.theamericanconservative.com/articles/fight-woke-capitalism-by-eating-at-chick-fil-a/
BREITBART
— TV Ad Demanding Nationwide Mandatory E-Verify to Air During Democrat Debate
– John Binder
https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2019/07/30/watch-tv-ad-demanding-nationwide-mandatory-e-verify-to-air-during-democrat-debate/
— Elijah Cummings Blames Baltimore’s Problems on Trump and Racism – JOHN NOLTE
https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2019/07/30/nolte-elijah-cummings-blames-baltimores-problems-on-trump-and-racism/
— Ocasio-Cortez Suggests GOP Uses Illegal Immigration to Hide Racism – HANNAH
BLEAU
https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2019/07/30/ocasio-cortez-suggests-gop-uses-illegal-immigration-to-hide-racism/
CONSERVATIVE REVIEW
— Bad news, Democrats: American voters aren’t nearly as ‘woke’ as your primary
field – Nate Madden
https://www.conservativereview.com/news/bad-news-democrats-american-voters-arent-nearly-woke-primary-field/
CONSERVATIVE DAILY NEWS
— Baltimore And Other Rat-Infested Cities Run By Democrats In Crisis – Jim
Clayton
https://www.conservativedailynews.com/2019/07/baltimore-and-other-rat-infested-cities-run-by-democrats-in-crisis/
CNS NEWS
— Acting CBP Commissioner: Can’t ‘Efficiently’ Check Whether Illegals Have
Criminal Record Back Home – Melanie Arter
https://www.cnsnews.com/news/article/melanie-arter/acting-cbp-commissioner-cant-efficiently-check-whether-illegals-have
DAILY CALLER
— VA Delegate Who Heckled Trump For ‘Racism’ Has History Of Anti-Semitic Posts
– AMBER ATHEY
https://dailycaller.com/2019/07/30/virginia-delegate-trump-bigot-anti-semitism/
GOPUSA
— The price we’d pay for Rashida Tlaib’s idea of a $20 minimum wage (DIERSEN: When
you were younger, if you could have gotten $20/hour in today’s dollars for jobs
that not require any education or any work experience, would you still have
earned a high school diploma, an associate degree, a bachelor’s degree?)
http://www.gopusa.com/?p=73310
TOWNHALL
— Democrats Embrace Racism To Protect Their Own – Derek Hunter
https://townhall.com/columnists/derekhunter/2019/07/30/democrats-embrace-racism-to-protect-their-own-n2550777
NEWSMAX
— RNC Wants CNN to Ask Democrats Just 10 Questions
https://www.newsmax.com/newsfront/questions-democrat-presidential-debate/2019/07/30/id/926465/
NEWS BUSTERS
— CNN’s Cuomo Uses California Shooting as an Excuse to Slime Trump – Ryan
Foley
https://www.newsbusters.org/blogs/nb/ryan-foley/2019/07/30/cnns-cuomo-uses-gilroy-shooting-excuse-attack-president-trump
EPOCH TIMES
— Trump Criticizes Democrats’ Push for Open Borders Days After Supreme Court
Ruling – JANITA KAN
https://m.theepochtimes.com/trump-criticizes-democrats-push-for-open-borders-days-days-after-supreme-court-ruling_3022533.html
REAL CLEAR POLITICS
— Tucker Carlson: Democrats Didn’t Care About Baltimore Until Trump Tweeted –
Tim Hains
https://www.realclearpolitics.com/video/2019/07/30/tucker_calrson_democrats_didnt_care_about_baltimore_until_trump_tweeted.html
THE HILL
— Trump on being called a racist: ‘Everybody’s called a racist now’ – BRETT
SAMUELS (DIERSEN: Trump-haters call everyone who does not call Trump a racist a
racist.)
https://thehill.com/homenews/administration/455424-trump-on-being-called-a-racist-everybodys-called-a-racist-now
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Trump-haters promote Trump-haters.
https://thehill.com/homenews/administration/455341-virginia-state-legislator-says-he-disrupted-trump-jamestown-speech
ROLL CALL
— Climate panel‘s Casten holds stake in wood-burning energy firm Renewable
biomass energy company cited for water violations – Benjamin J. Hulac
http://www.rollcall.com/news/congress/climate-panels-casten-holds-stake-in-wood-burning-energy-firm
NBC NEWS
— After officiating gay wedding, Republican congressman gets ‘no confidence’
vote from local GOP The vote comes just two days after another GOP committee
failed to censure Rep. Denver Riggleman, R-Va., who said he was “happy to
officiate” the wedding. – Tim Fitzsimons (DIERSEN: If you want to promote LGBTQ
activity, you should be a Democrat, Libertarian, or Green.)
https://www.nbcnews.com/feature/nbc-out/after-officiating-gay-wedding-republican-congressman-gets-no-confidence-vote-n1036386
CNN
— Two dozen House Democrats to head to the border this week – Ashley Killough
https://www.cnn.com/2019/07/29/politics/house-democrats-visit-el-paso-border-facility/index.html
NEW YORK TIMES
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: A Trump-hater promotes hatred against Trump.
https://www.nytimes.com/2019/07/30/opinion/trumps-racist-attacks-democrats-2020.html
WASHINGTON POST
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: A Republican-hater promotes hatred against Republicans.
https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2019/07/30/republicans-reactions-trumps-tweets-are-part-long-american-history-denying-racism/
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: A Trump-hater promotes hatred against Trump.
https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/trump-has-essentially-declared-a-race-war/2019/07/30/ad6ae554-b305-11e9-8949-5f36ff92706e_story.html
— New Jersey GOP county chair apologizes for sexist, anti-Muslim tweets – AP
https://www.washingtonpost.com/national/gop-county-chair-apologizes-for-sexist-anti-muslim-tweets/2019/07/30/26731278-b31a-11e9-acc8-1d847bacca73_story.html
CORPUS CHRISTI CALLER TIMES
— New manager’s budget proposal calls for $128 million to fix Corpus Christi
streets – Kathryn Cargo
https://www.caller.com/story/news/local/2019/07/30/budget-proposal-calls-128-million-fix-corpus-christi-streets/1856280001/
FORBES
— JUNE 7, 2018 FLASHBACK: Where Do You Want To Live For The Rest Of Your Life?
7 Questions To Ask – Bart Astor (DIERSEN: My wife and I want to live in our
home at 915 Cove Court in Wheaton for the rest of our lives. Of course, that heightens
our interest in who represents a) Wheaton’s West District on Wheaton’s City
Council, b) Wheaton, c) Wheaton’s Park District, d) School District 200, e)
College of DuPage, f) Milton Township, g) DuPage County’s 4th District on
DuPage County’s Board and Forest Preserve, h) DuPage County, i) Illinois’ 42nd
House District, j) Illinois’ 21st Senate District, k) the 6th Congressional
District, and l) Illinois.)
https://www.forbes.com/sites/bartastor/2018/07/07/where-do-you-want-to-live-for-the-rest-of-your-life-7-questions-to-ask/
LGBTQ NATION
— Can people of color be racist? Trump is accusing Congressman Elijah Cummings
and Rev Al Sharpton of being racist. Is that even possible? – Dr. Warren J.
Blumenfeld
https://www.lgbtqnation.com/2019/07/can-people-color-racist/
