ABC7
— US Supreme Court strikes down union fees with Janus v. AFSCME ruling – Craig Wall
http://abc7chicago.com/politics/scotus-strikes-down-union-fees-with-janus-v-afscme-ruling/3662484/
— Supreme Court Justice Anthony Kennedy says he’s retiring; Trump to get 2nd high-court pick – AP
http://abc7chicago.com/politics/supreme-court-justice-anthony-kennedy-says-hes-retiring;-trump-to-get-2nd-high-court-pick/3663611/
— Aaron Schock: “government violated my rights,” staged “cover-up” – Chuck Goudie and Barb Markoff and Ross Weidner
http://abc7chicago.com/politics/aaron-schock-government-violated-my-rights-staged-cover-up–/3665382/
— Supreme Court nomination process: How a new justice gets on the bench
http://abc7chicago.com/politics/how-a-new-supreme-court-justice-gets-on-the-bench/3664435/
NBC5
— Supreme Court Deals Big Setback to Labor Unions – Mark Sherman
https://www.nbcchicago.com/blogs/ward-room/supreme-court-deals-big-setback-to-labor-unions-486690221.html
— Appeals Court Limits Sanctuary Cities Injunction to Chicago
https://www.nbcchicago.com/blogs/ward-room/appeals-court-limits-sanctuary-cities-injunction-to-chicago-486670531.html
CBS2
— Justice Anthony Kennedy To Retire From Supreme Court
https://chicago.cbslocal.com/2018/06/27/anthony-kennedy-retiring-supreme-court/
— GOP Compromise Immigration Bill Fails In House
https://chicago.cbslocal.com/2018/06/27/gop-immigration-compromise-fails-house-vote/
CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— U.S. Supreme Court gives Rauner major victory over labor, in ruling that could undercut public worker unions nationwide – Kim Geiger, Monique Garcia, Rick Pearson
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/politics/ct-met-bruce-rauner-janus-afscme-20180604-story.html
— Rauner: State will stop withholding union fees from nonmembers; workers will be ‘given an opportunity to modify their union status’ – Monique Garcia, Kim Geiger
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/politics/ct-met-bruce-rauner-janus-afscme-comments-20180627-story.html
— Gov. Rauner’s legacy rests with the U.S. Supreme Court – John Kass
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/columnists/kass/ct-met-bruce-rauner-janus-afscme-kass-0624-story.html
— Chicago Teachers Union leader says its mission will continue, ‘the Supreme Court be damned’ – Patrick M. O’Connell
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/politics/ct-met-ctu-bruce-rauner-janus-afscme-20180627-story.html
CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— Rauner calls Janus ruling ‘victory’ for public sector workers and taxpayers – Tina Sfondeles
https://chicago.suntimes.com/working/rauner-janus-victory-us-supreme-court-steps/
— In a blow to unions, government workers no longer have to pay ‘fair share’ fees – Lynn Sweet and Jon Seidel
https://chicago.suntimes.com/columnists/ruling-mark-janus-afscme-council-31-supreme-court-unions-fair-share-fees-collective-bargaining-bruce-rauner/
— Nation reacts to Supreme Court ruling in favor of Janus – Alice Bazerghi
https://chicago.suntimes.com/news/janus-supreme-court-elected-officials-react/
— Trump heading to Wisconsin for groundbreaking of controversial Foxconn factory – Stefano Esposito
https://chicago.suntimes.com/news/president-donald-trump-thursday-racine-foxconn-groundbreaking-lisa-madigan-lawsuit-epa-pollution-standards/
— Rauner administration spreads word on internet about how to change union status – Tina Sfondeles, Fran Spielman, Lynn Sweet
https://chicago.suntimes.com/news/rauner-administration-spreads-word-change-union-status/
— Labor coalition vows ‘Janus will not stop us’
https://chicago.suntimes.com/news/labor-leaders-reaction-janus-will-not-stop-us-afscme-nea-aft-seiu/
— Illinois governors invited back to Springfield for reconstructed mansion – Michael Sneed
https://chicago.suntimes.com/news/illinois-governors-invited-back-to-springfield-for-reconstructed-mansion/
— Janus decision biggest victory for workers’ rights in a generation – Pat Hughes
https://chicago.suntimes.com/opinion/janus-decision-biggest-victory-for-workers-rights-in-a-generation/
DAILY HERALD
— Rauner calls Janus ruling ‘victory’ for public sector workers and taxpayers
http://www.dailyherald.com/news/20180627/rauner-calls-janus-ruling-victory-for-public-sector-workers-and-taxpayers
— Lt. Governor welcomes students from 18 nations to International Student Science Fair at IMSA – Lt. Governor Evelyn Sanguinetti
http://www.dailyherald.com/submitted/20180627/lt-governor-welcomes-students-from-18-nations-to-international-student-science-fair-at-imsa
CRAIN’S CHICAGO BUSINESS
— Chicago-area House GOPers back losing immigration bill – GREG HINZ
http://www.chicagobusiness.com/article/20180627/BLOGS02/180629859/chicago-area-house-gopers-back-losing-immigration-bill
— Durbin: Wait until after midterms for Kennedy replacement – Bloomberg
http://www.chicagobusiness.com/article/20180627/NEWS02/180629860/durbin-wait-until-after-midterms-for-kennedy-replacement
— Janus decision was about politics—not free speech – GREG HINZ
http://www.chicagobusiness.com/article/20180627/BLOGS02/180629863/janus-decision-was-about-politics-not-free-speech
WLS AM
— Jeanne Ives: I ran to hold [Rauner] accountable for his policy positions – Kimberly Kaczmarek
http://www.wlsam.com/2018/06/27/jeanne-ives-i-ran-to-hold-rauner-accountable-for-his-policy-positions/
— Emanuel on Janus Victor: Rauner should have worked with unions – Bill Cameron
http://www.wlsam.com/2018/06/27/emanuel-on-janus-victor-rauner-should-have-worked-with-unions/
SPRINGFIELD STATE JOURNAL REGISTER
— Janus decision could help Rauner in November – Bernard Schoenburg
http://www.sj-r.com/news/20180627/analyst-janus-decision-could-help-rauner-in-november
— Rauner administration to workers: You can opt out of union – Doug Finke
http://www.sj-r.com/news/20180627/rauner-administration-to-workers-you-can-opt-out-of-union
CHAMPAIGN/URBANA NEWS GAZETTE
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Pot pushers use problems with opioids to push pot.
http://www.news-gazette.com/news/local/2018-06-27/legislature-hoping-pot-right-prescription-fight-opioid-addiction.html
TIMES
— La Salle County Tea Party disbands Co-founder Art Havenhill frustrated with primaries – Derek Barichello
http://www.mywebtimes.com/2018/06/26/la-salle-county-tea-party-disbands/ar5q7qp/
MCHENRY COUNTY BLOG
— Rauner’s Reaction to Supreme Court’s Union Kneecapping
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2018/06/27/rauners-reaction-supreme-courts-union-kneecapping/
— Skillicorn Applauds End to Forced Union Dues
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2018/06/27/skillicorn-applauds-end-forced-union-dues/
— Algonquin Township Attorney Jim Kelly Has Billing Irregularities
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2018/06/27/algonquin-township-attorney-jim-kelly-billing-irregularities/
— Sklllicorn Decries Legislative Pensions
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2018/06/27/sklllicorn-decries-legislative-pensions/
PRAIRIE STATE WIRE
— On eve of sexual harassment allegations, Lou Lang fought for ERA ratification – Angela Underwood
https://prairiestatewire.com/stories/511467171-on-eve-of-sexual-harassment-allegations-lou-lang-fought-for-era-ratification
DUPAGE POLICY JOURNAL
— Jeanne Ives opposes tax money for Obama Center – Glenn Minnis
https://dupagepolicyjournal.com/stories/511465902-jeanne-ives-opposes-tax-money-for-obama-center
ILLINOIS REVIEW
— GOV RAUNER LAUDS JANUS DECISION; SAYS STATE WILL STOP WITHHOLDING $900 IN UNION FEES
http://illinoisreview.typepad.com/illinoisreview/2018/06/gov-rauner-lauds-janus-decision-says-state-will-stop-withholding-900-in-union-fees.html
CAPITOL FAX
— Rauner & Tillman: From staunch allies, to bitter enemies, then back again
https://capitolfax.com/2018/06/27/from-staunch-allies-to-bitter-enemies-then-back-again/
— Both candidates in 12th CD race oppose Janus decision
https://capitolfax.com/2018/06/27/both-candidates-in-12th-cd-race-oppose-janus-decision/
— AFSCME claims CMS e-mail is “misleading” and designed to “weaken unions”
https://capitolfax.com/2018/06/27/afscme-claims-cms-e-mail-is-misleading-and-designed-to-weaken-unions/
— Who is helped more politically by the Janus decision – Pritzker or Rauner?
https://capitolfax.com/2018/06/27/question-of-the-day-2694/
GOPUSA
— ‘Abolish ICE’ Zealots Occupy Fantasy Island
http://www.gopusa.com/?p=48957
— Maxine Waters finally slapped with House call to censure, resign
http://www.gopusa.com/?p=48948
— Red Hen protests lead to street closure, arrest in Lexington, VA
http://www.gopusa.com/?p=49004
— Rauner apologizes, says remarks taken out of context
https://capitolfax.com/2018/06/27/rauner-apologizes-says-remarks-taken-out-of-context/
BLAZE
— Recent DHS assaults taken directly out of radical leftist ‘playbook’ – Glenn Beck
https://www.theblaze.com/video/chilling-recent-dhs-assaults-taken-directly-out-of-radical-leftist-playbook
NATIONAL REVIEW
— The Winner of Last Night’s Big Primary… Wants to Abolish ICE! – JIM GERAGHTY
https://www.nationalreview.com/the-morning-jolt/alexandria-ocasio-cortez-democrat-abolish-ice-platform/
LIFE SITE NEWS
— Some Dreamers Reject Amnesty — Because It Excludes Their Parents Mass open borders immigration advocates demand full legal status for the entire family — not just the young – Brendan Kirby
https://www.lifezette.com/polizette/some-dreamers-reject-amnesty-because-it-excludes-their-parents/
REPUBLICAN GOVERNORS ASSOCIATION
— Supreme Court Delivers “Major Victory” For Illinois Governor Bruce Rauner In Janus Decision
https://www.rga.org/supreme-court-delivers-major-victory-illinois-governor-bruce-rauner-janus-decision/
THE HILL
— Congress shouldn’t silence American workers at the behest of corporate interests – GARY RETELNY
http://thehill.com/blogs/congress-blog/politics/394347-congress-shouldnt-silence-american-workers-at-the-behest-of
— House rejects second GOP immigration bill – JULIEGRACE BRUFKE AND RAFAEL BERNAL
http://thehill.com/homenews/house/394437-house-rejects-second-gop-immigration-bill
— Trump list of candidates to replace Justice Kennedy – BRETT SAMUELS
http://thehill.com/regulation/administration/394453-read-trump-list-of-candidates-to-replace-justice-kennedy
— Kennedy exit gives Trump chance to reshape court for decades – LYDIA WHEELER
http://thehill.com/regulation/court-battles/394532-kennedy-exit-gives-trump-chance-to-reshape-court-for-decades
POLITICO
— Organized labor readies scorched earth assault on Rauner The Illinois Republican governor who sparked the Janus ruling faces political blowback. – NATASHA KORECKI
https://www.politico.com/story/2018/06/27/bruce-rauner-janus-supreme-court-680624
NBC NEWS
— Supreme Court ruling deals major blow to public worker unions A recent nonpartisan study predicted that a court defeat would eventually cause public employee unions to lose 726,000 members. – Pete Williams
https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/supreme-court/supreme-court-ruling-major-blow-public-worker-unions-n872971
NEW YORK TIMES
— House Rejects Immigration Overhaul Despite Trump’s Late Plea – Thomas Kaplan
https://www.nytimes.com/2018/06/27/us/politics/trump-immigration-house-vote.html
— Justice Anthony Kennedy to Retire From Supreme Court – Adam Liptak
https://www.nytimes.com/2018/06/27/us/politics/anthony-kennedy-retire-supreme-court.html
WALL STREET JOURNAL
— Google Sets Rules to Curtail Employee Debates Internet giant bans ‘trolling’ on internal message boards and ad hominem attacks against co-workers – Douglas MacMillan
https://www.wsj.com/articles/google-sets-rules-to-curtail-employee-debates-1530115201
BLOOMBERG
— Congress Has the Tool to Stop Illegal Immigration Making the E-Verify system mandatory would protect American workers and deter document fraud. – Chuck Grassley and Lamar Smith
https://www.bloomberg.com/view/articles/2018-06-27/congress-can-stop-illegal-immigration-with-e-verify
GOVERNMENT EXECUTIVE
— Supreme Court Union Ruling Could Energize Both Sides in Fight Over Civil Service Reform – Erich Wagne
https://www.govexec.com/management/2018/06/janus-decision-could-energize-both-sides-partisan-fight-over-civil-service/149342/
RASMUSSEN REPORTS
— 31% Think U.S. Civil War Likely Soon (DIERSEN: Constructively, already, members of Group A have declared war on members of Group B. Because of that, members of Group B continue to buy more and more and more firearms and ammunition for their self-defense. Needless-to-say, if Group A officially declares war, Group A will lose. Members of Group A are 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, and/or anti-those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time and members of Group B are Trump supporters, Protestant, conservative, patriotic, Republican, American, White, male, older people, rich people, gun owners, German Americans, and/or those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.)
http://www.rasmussenreports.com/public_content/politics/general_politics/june_2018/31_think_u_s_civil_war_likely_soon
WINDY CITY TIMES
— Gov. Rauner joins ‘Getting to Zero’ session – Matt Simonette
http://www.windycitymediagroup.com/lgbt/Gov-Rauner-joins-Getting-to-Zero-session/63360.html
