CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— Diocese of Springfield refuses communion to Catholic Illinois lawmakers who
backed ‘evil’ abortion bill A statement from Bishop Paprocki singled out House
Speaker Michael Madigan and Senate President John Cullerton, but said any
Catholic Illinois lawmaker who supported the two bills will be affected. –
Alison Martin
https://chicago.suntimes.com/politics/2019/6/6/18655266/diocese-springfield-refuses-communion-madigan-cullerton-illinois-catholic-lawmakers-abortion
— Ricketts not first owner to go to bat for Republicans Cubs also played ball
for Warren G. Harding. And then there was the Tribune Company…. – Neil
Steinberg
https://chicago.suntimes.com/2019/6/6/18655546/cubs-ricketts-trump-donors-wrigley-politics-gop-republicans-steinberg
— Democrats, look ahead to the prize in 2020 and forget about impeaching Trump
The “no one is above the law” argument is compelling. But the goal, after all,
should be replacing Trump. – Froma Harrop
https://chicago.suntimes.com/columnists/2019/6/6/18655660/donald-trump-impeachment-democratic-party-2020-election
— Mayor Lori Lightfoot in Palm Springs: taps gay donor network, headlines
Boxer PAC fundraiser Mayor Lightfoot, in California will headline a Friday
fundraiser for a PAC run by former Sen. Barbara Boxer, D-Calif. “We are very
excited to meet her,” Boxer told the Chicago Sun-Times. – Lynn Sweet and Fran
Spielman (DIERSEN: How soon, if not already, will individuals, organizations,
and companies be officially told to get out of Chicago unless they promote
LGBTQ activity?)
https://chicago.suntimes.com/politics/2019/6/6/18655873/mayor-lori-lightfoot-palm-springs-california-tap-into-gay-donor-network
— Safe Passage — a smart move in crime-fighting – Editorial (DIERSEN: Did you
walk to school from your home? I walked to/from Trinity Lutheran Grade School
in Crete 1953-1961, to/from a bus stop on the south side of downtown Crete
1961-1962 to ride a bus to/from Hope Lutheran Grade School in Park Forest
1961-1962, to/from Crete-Monee High School 1962-1964, to/from Loyola 1974-1976,
and to/from DePaul 1976-1978.)
https://chicago.suntimes.com/2019/6/6/18655298/safe-passage-cps-crime-deterrent-research
— Joe Biden reverses course, says he now supports using federal
dollars for abortions – Chloe Herring (DIERSEN: Politics is nasty. I should
write a book about those in my precinct, in Wheaton, in Glen Ellyn, in Milton
Township, in DuPage County, and in Illinois who have focused on destroying me
because I support the Hyde Amendment.)
https://chicago.suntimes.com/2019/6/6/18655959/joe-biden-2020-abortion-hyde-amendment
CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— GOP bigwigs, Cubs co-owner Todd Ricketts to hold President
Trump donor retreat in Chicago — with ballgame on agenda – Lisa Donovan
https://www.chicagotribune.com/politics/ct-met-trump-campaign-rnc-chicago-cubs-20190605-story.html
— Gov. J.B. Pritzker signed a $40 billion state budget into law. Here’s a look
at what your tax dollars are buying.
https://www.chicagotribune.com/politics/ct-met-cb-illinois-budget-20190605-story.html
— Forget about marijuana laws for a second. The CBD industry needs to be
regulated. – Debby Miran
https://www.chicagotribune.com/opinion/commentary/ct-perspec-cbd-cannabidiol-fda-regulations-needed-20190606-story.html
DAILY HERALD
— Diocese of Springfield refuses communion to Madigan, Cullerton for backing
‘evil’ abortion bill – AP
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20190606/diocese-of-springfield-refuses-communion-to-madigan-cullerton-for-backing-evil-abortion-bill
— Pending Kane County attendance policy highlights board member Barbara
Hernandez who’s also a state rep – James Fuller (DIERSEN: Since 1999, I have
best record by far for attending Milton Township Republican Central Committee
meetings and fundraisers.)
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20190606/pending-kane-county-attendance-policy-highlights-board-member-whos-also-a-state-rep
CRAIN’S CHICAGO BUSINESS
— As Trump’s Mexico tariffs loom, Illinois companies brace for impact Mondelez
and other local players that sought savings south of the border face billions
in potential costs if last-minute negotiations now underway don’t jell into a
deal. – CLAIRE BUSHEY
https://www.chicagobusiness.com/manufacturing/trumps-mexico-tariffs-loom-illinois-companies-brace-impact
ABC7
— Illinois gambling expansion bill could breathe new life into horse racing
industry – John Garcia
https://abc7chicago.com/politics/illinois-gambling-bill-could-breathe-new-life-into-horse-racing-industry/5335559/
NBC5
— Bishop Bars Madigan, Cullerton From Receiving Communion Over Abortion Bills
https://www.nbcchicago.com/blogs/ward-room/madigan-cullerton-barred-from-receiving-communion-over-abortion-bills-510921881.html
FOX NEWS CHICAGO
— Nancy Pelosi told Democrats she wants to see Trump ‘in prison’
http://www.fox32chicago.com/news/local/nancy-pelosi-told-dems-she-wants-to-see-trump-in-prison-report
SPRINGFIELD STATE JOURNAL REGISTER
— Rep. Avery Bourne: Infrastructure investments will spur economic growth
https://www.sj-r.com/opinion/20190606/rep-avery-bourne-infrastructure-investments-will-spur-economic-growth
SOUTHERN
— DISGUSTING, TRAGIC: Illinois is poised to become the gambling capital of the
Midwest And like the state’s last gambling expansion, in 2009, the massive new
bill could bring trouble. – JASON GROTTO and DAN MIHALOPOULOS
https://thesouthern.com/news/local/govt-and-politics/illinois-is-poised-to-become-the-gambling-capital-of-the/article_d09a9086-6060-5eb6-933a-27b3af5f898a.html
MARION REPUBLICAN
— Casino coming to Southern Illinois – HOLLY KEE
http://www.dailyrepublicannews.com/news/20190604/casino-coming-to-southern-illinois
QUAD CITIES ONLINE
— Rock Island County Health Department sued. Former employee says she was
fired after filing discrimination complaint – SARAH HAYDEN
https://qconline.com/news/local/govt-and-politics/rock-island-county-health-department-sued-former-employee-says-she/article_89f39797-5f0a-5675-8f52-4208fd29bf70.html
MCHENRY COUNTY BLOG
— Supporters of Illegal Aliens Pass Bill Prohibiting Local Police from
Enforcing ICE Laws
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2019/06/06/supporters-of-illegal-aliens-pass-bill-prohibiting/
— Keeping Up with Casten
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2019/06/06/keeping-up-with-casten/
PRAIRIE STATE WIRE
— Edgar County Watchdog Kraft says Brady’s choice is simple: ‘Resign, or quit
making those profits’ – Glenn Minnis
https://prairiestatewire.com/stories/512601636-edgar-county-watchdog-kraft-says-brady-s-choice-is-simple-resign-or-quit-making-those-profits
— Reform for Illinois director Kaplan holds no blame for Sen. Brady as long as
he ‘acts ethically’ – Glenn Minnis
https://prairiestatewire.com/stories/512601633-reform-for-illinois-director-kaplan-holds-no-blame-for-sen-brady-as-long-as-he-acts-ethically
CAPITOL FAX
— Springfield bishop lashes out at Madigan, Cullerton over abortion bill
https://capitolfax.com/2019/06/06/springfield-bishop-lashes-out-at-madigan-cullerton-over-abortion-bill/
— Reader comments closed until Tuesday A little down time is in order…
(DIERSEN: I have sent a GOPUSA ILLINOIS email out each and every morning since
2004 and each and every evening too since 2015.)
https://capitolfax.com/2019/06/06/reader-comments-closed-until-tuesday-27/
WASHINGTON TIMES
— Kinzinger vows to block Trump’s Mexico tariffs, unless Dems make it
‘political somehow’ Illinois Republican says farmers in his district are taking
it ‘on the chin’ – Bailey Vogt
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2019/jun/6/adam-kinzinger-vows-block-trumps-mexico-tariffs-un/
WASHINGTON EXAMINER
— Mexico blocks 1,000-migrant caravan ahead of Trump’s tariff deadline – Tim
Pearce
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/mexico-blocks-1-000-migrant-caravan-ahead-of-trumps-tariff-deadline
FOX NEWS
— Sean Hannity: Mainstream media ‘smear machine’ in full gear for Trump’s UK
visit – David Montanaro
https://www.foxnews.com/politics/sean-hannity-mainstream-media-smear-machine-trump
DAILY CALLER
— DEMOCRATS ARE TURNING AMERICA’S BIG CITIES INTO PETRI DISHES FOR DISEASE –
Brian Joondeph
https://dailycaller.com/2019/06/06/joondeph-cities-petri-dishes/
BREITBART
— New York City School District Seeks ‘Teachers of Color’ in Job Ads – TOM
CICCOTTA
https://www.breitbart.com/tech/2019/06/06/report-new-york-city-school-district-seeks-teachers-of-color-in-job-ads/
— Politico Senior Staffer Defends Biden’s Plagiarism as ‘Agreeing’ – JOHN
NOLTE
https://www.breitbart.com/the-media/2019/06/06/nolte-politico-senior-staffer-defends-bidens-plagiarism-as-agreeing/
— Mexico Claims Some Migrant Caravan Funding Came from U.S., England –
ILDEFONSO ORTIZ AND BRANDON DARBY
https://www.breitbart.com/border/2019/06/06/mexico-claims-some-funding-for-migrant-caravans-came-from-u-s-and-england/
— New York Times Editor Claims Paper Is Not ‘Anti-Trump’ – HANNAH BLEAU
https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2019/06/06/report-new-york-times-editor-claims-paper-is-not-anti-trump/
— DHS Frees 5.5K Illegal Aliens into U.S. in a Week; 196K Released in 5 Months
– John Binder
https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2019/06/06/dhs-frees-5-5k-illegal-aliens-into-u-s-in-a-week-196k-released-in-5-months/
TOWNHALL
— Google Fires Another Conservative Employee Who Spoke Out Against Company’s
Bias – Guy Benson
https://townhall.com/tipsheet/guybenson/2019/06/06/report-google-fires-another-conservative-employee-who-spoke-out-on-companys-bias-n2547661
HUMAN EVENTS
— Getting Your Reputation Back After Conspiracy Smears. – Frank Gaffney
(DIERSEN: I should write a book about those who focus on smearing my
reputation. Better yet, I should sue them.)
https://humanevents.com/2019/06/06/getting-your-reputation-back-after-conspiracy-smears/
TPM
— TX GOP Group Defends Axed Teacher’s Right To Speak Of ‘Burden’ Of Illegal
Immigrant – Nicole Lafond
https://talkingpointsmemo.com/news/texas-teacher-gop-group-defends-illegal-immigrants-burden
NATIONAL REVIEW
— Social-Media Censorship Is the Product of Culture and Commerce – DAVID
FRENCH
https://www.nationalreview.com/2019/06/social-media-censorship-is-the-product-of-culture-and-commerce/
THE HILL
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Democrats focus on turning women against Trump.
https://thehill.com/hilltv/what-americas-thinking/447308-trumps-giant-gender-gap-62-percent-of-women-say-they-are
— Biden reverses stance on Hyde Amendment after blowback – JESSIE HELLMANN
(DIERSEN: Politics is nasty. I should write a book about those in my precinct,
in Wheaton, in Glen Ellyn, in Milton Township, in DuPage County, and in
Illinois who have focused on destroying me because I support the Hyde
Amendment.)
https://thehill.com/homenews/campaign/447392-biden-reverses-stance-on-hyde-amendment-after-blowback
WASHINGTON POST
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: A Trump-hater says “Only Trump can pack this much
ignorance into a few words.”
https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/better-to-keep-ones-mouth-shut-than-to-sound-like–trump/2019/06/06/067b0b6e-8882-11e9-a870-b9c411dc4312_story.html
USA TODAY
— Boston mayor: city can’t stop ‘Straight Pride Parade’ over its values – Joey
Garrison
https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2019/06/06/boston-mayor-city-cant-stop-straight-pride-parade-over-its-values/1373359001/
FORBES
— New Trump Administration Rule: Gig Workers Are Not Employees – Tom Spiggle
(DIERSEN: Are/were you a gig worker? I was not. I worked a) for the federal
government for almost 30 years – almost 18 years for GAO, almost 9 years for
IRS, and almost 3 years for the Post Office; b) for Firestone Stores for almost
2 1/2 years; and c) for S.S. Kresges for 1 1/2 years.)
https://www.forbes.com/sites/tomspiggle/2019/06/06/new-trump-administration-rule-gig-workers-are-not-employees/#73198f04336e
GOVERNING
— Will Legalizing Marijuana and Sports Betting Solve Illinois’ Budget
Problems? The state, which has worse credit than any other and has had chronic
budget deficits, passed a fiscal plan this week that relies on new revenue
sources to help pay down its massive debt. – LIZ FARMER
https://www.governing.com/week-in-finance/gov-illinois-budget-analysis.html
INEQUALITY
— How Wealthy Have Our Super Wealthy Become? We now have some new clues,
thanks to the tax-evasion records whistleblowers have been so generously
sharing. – Sam Pizzigati
https://inequality.org/great-divide/how-wealthy-have-our-super-wealthy-become/
