October 20 Evening Edition

NBC5
— Chicago-Area Activist Refutes Trump’s Claims of Paid Protesters  Rowdy confrontations between pro-and-anti-Trump forces outside his campaign event became so raucous that the candidate at one point canceled an appearance – Phil Rogers
http://www.nbcchicago.com/investigations/trump-chicago-rally-paid-protests-397828091.html
— Chicago Protest Remarks Made at Presidential Debate
http://www.nbcchicago.com/blogs/ward-room/mary-ann-ahern-las-vegas-debate-397698501.html

 

CBS2
— What Really Happened With Trump’s Cancelled Chicago Rally? – Derrick Blakley
http://chicago.cbslocal.com/2016/10/20/what-really-happened-with-trumps-cancelled-chicago-rally/

 

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— DuPage County Board member Tonia Khouri trying to unseat lone scientist Bill Foster in Congress – Angie Leventis Lourgos
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/politics/ct-illinois-11th-congressional-district-met-20161020-story.html
— A promising start, then more of same in final debate – Dan Balz
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/nationworld/politics/ct-debate-analysis-trump-clinton-20161019-story.html
— Donald Trump supporters talk of civil war – Dana Milbank
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/opinion/commentary/ct-donald-trump-rigged-election-civil-war-20161019-story.html
— Duckworth outraises Kirk 3-to-1 over summer, owns cash edge in Senate race – Rick Pearson
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/politics/ct-mark-kirk-tammy-duckworth-fundraising-met-20161020-story.html
— Awkward Cubs tickets ethics issue leads to short budget hearing – John Byrne
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/politics/ct-city-council-meeting-ethics-met-20161020-story.html
— ‘Chicago is out of control’: Trump-isms on the Windy City
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/ct-donald-trump-chicago-comments-20161020-story.html
— Cops: Tests on newborn found dead near Wheaton provide possible profile of parents – Clifford Ward
http://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/wheaton/news/ct-dupage-baby-hope-update-1021-20161020-story.html
— The nasty won’t end on Nov. 8. Women will keep the focus on sexism. – Lara Weber
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/opinion/commentary/ct-nasty-women-sexism-misogyny-trump-clinton-perspec-1021-20161021-story.html
— Donald Trump just lost his last chance to turn this election around – Eric Zorn
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/opinion/zorn/ct-trump-hillary-clinton-nasty-woman-debate-20161019-story.html

 

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— Sen. Kirk slams Donald Trump for not saying will accept election – Lynn Sweet  (DIERSEN: How many of the many millions who are in America illegally will use their false identifications to vote for Clinton, for Duckworth, and for the other Democrats in the November 8, 2016 election?)
http://chicago.suntimes.com/news/sen-kirk-slams-donald-trump-for-not-saying-will-accept-election/

 

DAILY HERALD
— 2,000 early voting ballots to be recounted in Adams County – AP
http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20161020/news/310209914/
— Money pouring into comptroller’s race – Jake Griffin
http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20161020/news/161029867/
— 14th Congressional candidates take different approach to guns, police violence – James Fuller
http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20161020/news/161029870/
— 9th Congressional candidates differ on how many Syrian refugees to allow – Jamie Sotonoff
http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20161020/news/161029854/
Judge: Glen Ellyn Dist. 41 must release teachers union emails – Katlyn Smith
http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20161020/news/161029877/

 

CRAIN’S CHICAGO BUSINESS
— Mark Kirk: Trump’s stance on election results ‘delusional’ – AP (DIERSEN: How many of the many millions who are in America illegally will use their false identifications to vote for Clinton, for Duckworth, and for the other Democrats in the November 8, 2016 election?)
http://www.chicagobusiness.com/article/20161020/NEWS02/161029984/mark-kirk-trumps-stance-on-election-results-delusional

 

NORTHERN PUBLIC RADIO
— Data Shows Record-Low Unemployment In Illinois, But Rauner Administration Says Job Growth Lags – AMANDA VINICKY
http://northernpublicradio.org/post/data-shows-record-low-unemployment-illinois-rauner-administration-says-job-growth-lags

 

BELLEVILLE NEWS DEMOCRAT
— ‘Mini-Trump’ due for mid-term review in Illinois – DAVID ROEDER
http://www.bnd.com/opinion/letters-to-the-editor/article109421117.html

 

BLOOMINGTON PANTAGRAPH
— Most US Syrians arrivals are kids, now enrolling in school – AP
http://www.pantagraph.com/news/state-and-regional/illinois/most-us-syrians-arrivals-are-kids-now-enrolling-in-school/article_57e172dc-af8f-50e3-af20-e53e7b100cd8.html

 

QUAD CITY TIMES
— Mark Kirk: Trump’s stance on election results ‘delusional’ (DIERSEN: How many of the many millions who are in America illegally will use their false identifications to vote for Clinton, for Duckworth, and for the other Democrats in the November 8, 2016 election?)
http://qctimes.com/news/state-and-regional/illinois/mark-kirk-trump-s-stance-on-election-results-delusional/article_d7f41126-caa2-549b-a858-e8f393127437.html

 

CITY OF WHEATON
—  DIERSEN HEADLINE: The Wheaton Planning and Zoning Board will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, November 8, 2016 at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers of the Wheaton City Hall, 303 West Wesley Street, Wheaton, Illinois, to consider an application submitted by the Butterfly Garden Not For Profit requesting an amendment to the text of the Wheaton Zoning Ordinance pertaining to Mother and Infant Support Centers for property at 301 W. Roosevelt Road in Wheaton.  The City of Wheaton has sent a copy of this notice the owners of the 66 properties that are within 250 feet of 301 W. Roosevelt Road in Wheaton on the following streets: S. Hale Street, S. Warrenville Road, S. West Street, S. Wheaton Avenue, W. Evergreen Street, W. Park Avenue, and W. Roosevelt Road. 

https://docs.wheaton.il.us/SireSearch/cache/7a324eae-3227-43a5-83a4-44d9e720d64d.pdf
(NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING  The Wheaton Planning and Zoning Board will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, November 8, 2016 at 7:00
p.m. in the Council Chambers of the Wheaton City Hall, 303 West Wesley Street, Wheaton, Illinois, to consider the following zoning application: Zoning Application #16-25. An application requesting an amendment to the text of the Wheaton Zoning Ordinance pertaining to Mother and Infant Support Centers. The proposed text amendment considers adding the following new language to Articles II, XV and XXII of the Wheaton Zoning Ordinance: I. Amend Article II of the Zoning Ordinance to add the following definition: Mother and Infant Support Center: Facility operated by a non-governmental organization providing on-site residential, training, counseling and personal care services to women who are pregnant or who have infant children, and providing on-site personal care services to infant children of women residing in the facility. II. Amend Article XV, Section 15.1 of the Zoning Ordinance to add the following to the schedule of Uses requiring a Special Use Permit in the O-R District: Mother and Infant Support Centers. The minimum lot area per adult resident is 1,360 sq. ft. The facility shall have at least one live-in supervisor per 15 adult residents. The facility shall have dedicated kitchen and dining areas for residents, and shall have dedicated areas for skills training. The facility shall also contain the business offices of the sponsoring organization that shall be occupied on a day-to-day basis.  III. Amend Article XXII, Section 22.5 of the Zoning Ordinance to add the following use with its associated parking requirement: Mother and Infant Support Centers. 1 parking space per adult resident, 1 space per employee, and .25 guest parking spaces per adult resident. The application is further requesting a special use permit to allow a Mother and Infant Support Center to operate out of the existing building located at 301 West Roosevelt Road. The subject property will remain in the O-R Office Research zoning district. The application has been submitted by The Butterfly Garden NFP, P.O. Box 199, Clarendon Hills, IL on behalf of the property owner, PCM Properties, LLC, c/o Investco Ltd., Two Peachtree Pointe, 1555 Peachtree Street NE, Atlanta, GA 30309. The subject property is legally described as: LOT 1 IN POWER SHARES PLAT OF CONSOLIDATION IN THE SOUTHWEST ¼ OF SECTION 16, TOWNSHIP 39 NORTH, RANGE 10 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, SAID PLAT  RECORDED AUGUST 23, 2007 AS DOCUMENT NUMBER R2007-157061, IN DUPAGE COUNTY, ILLINOIS. P.I.N. 05-16-335-020  The subject property is commonly known as 301 West Roosevelt Road, Wheaton, IL 60187. At the public hearing, anyone wishing to make a public statement will be encouraged to do so. Written comments may be submitted to the Board prior to or at the public hearing. A copy of the application is available for review in the office of the Director of Planning and Economic Development, 303 West Wesley Street, Wheaton, Illinois during normal business hours.  Scott Weller, Chair Wheaton Planning and Zoning Board)

 

ILLINOIS FAMILY ACTION
— Voter Fraud: A Battlefield That Cannot Be Surrendered – John Biver
https://illinoisfamilyaction.org/2016/10/voter-fraud-a-battlefield-that-cannot-be-surrendered/

 

ILLINOIS REVIEW
— TRANSPORTATION COALITION SPENDS OVER $2M ON ADS FOR GUARANTEED PUBLIC FUNDING
http://illinoisreview.typepad.com/illinoisreview/2016/10/transportation-coalition-spends-nearly-3m-on-ads-for-guaranteed-public-funding.html
— SKILLICORN WARNS VOTERS: FALSE INFO HITTING 66TH HOUSE DISTRICT MAILBOXES
http://illinoisreview.typepad.com/illinoisreview/2016/10/skillicorn-warns-voters-false-info-is-hitting-66th-house-district-mailboxes.html
— FINAL DEBATE CONFIRMS CLINTON, TRUMP CONFLICTING VIEWS ON SECOND AMENDMENT
http://illinoisreview.typepad.com/illinoisreview/2016/10/final-debate-confirms-clinton-trump-conflicting-views-on-second-amendment.html

 

CAPITOL FAX
— Board of Elections states the obvious to the clueless  (DIERSEN: How many of the many millions who are in America illegally will use their false identifications to vote for Clinton, for Duckworth, and for the other Democrats in the November 8, 2016 election?)
http://capitolfax.com/2016/10/20/board-of-elections-states-the-obvious-to-the-clueless/

 

PROGRESS ILLINOIS
— Protesters To Big Banks: Return Profits From ‘Toxic’ Interest Rate Swaps With Illinois
http://progressillinois.com/news/content/2016/10/20/protesters-big-banks-return-profits-toxic-interest-rate-swaps-illinois

 

WASHINGTON TIMES
— Trump’s voter fraud concerns should not be ignored – Mercedes Schlapp
http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2016/oct/20/donald-trumps-voter-fraud-concerns-should-not-be-i/
— Hillary Clinton embraces George Soros’ ‘radical’ vision of open-border world –
http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2016/oct/20/hillary-clinton-embraces-george-soros-radical-visi/
— Radical Chicago politics try to disrupt Trump’s campaign – Kelly Riddell
http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2016/oct/20/radical-chicago-politics-try-disrupt-trumps-campai/
— Joe Biden takes his classic ‘67 Corvette for spin on ‘Jay Leno’s Garage’ – Ken Shepherd
http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2016/oct/20/joe-biden-takes-his-classic-67-corvette-for-spin-o/

 

CONSERVATIVE REPUBLICAN NEWS
— HILLARY’S SICK VOW TO BE MOST RADICAL PRO-ABORTION PRESIDENT EVER – Katie
http://conservativerepublicannews.com/2016/10/20/hillarys-sick-vow-to-be-most-radical-pro-abortion-president-ever/

 

GOPUSA
— No fraud? Court allowed thousands to register to vote without proof of citizenship  (DIERSEN: How many of the many millions who are in America illegally will use their false identifications to vote for Clinton and for the other Democrats in the November 8, 2016 election?)
http://www.gopusa.com/?p=16256
— The integrity of the vote: Extra vigilance warranted (DIERSEN: How many of the many millions who are in America illegally will use their false identifications to vote for Clinton and for the other Democrats in the November 8, 2016 election?)
http://www.gopusa.com/?p=16234
— Political action overcomes education in Seattle public schools
http://www.gopusa.com/?p=16253

 

THE BLAZE
— Clinton doesn’t want to ‘rip families apart,’ but she’s OK with ripping babies apart – Matt Walsh
http://www.theblaze.com/contributions/clinton-doesnt-want-to-rip-families-apart-but-shes-ok-with-ripping-babies-apart/
— Survey: Fox News’ reputation is plummeting among Republicans – Leon Wolf  (DIERSEN: I spent many hours during 2001 and 2002 successfully getting AT&T Broadband (now Comcast) to carry Fox News Channel in Wheaton.)
http://www.theblaze.com/stories/2016/10/20/survey-fox-news-reputation-is-plummeting-among-republicans/

 

CONSTITUTION
— The Crucifixion of Judge Roy Moore – Matt Barber
http://constitution.com/crucifixion-judge-roy-moore/

 

THE HILL
— Obama: Trump’s rigged election talk ‘not a joking matter’ – Jordan Fabian  (DIERSEN: How many of the many millions who are in America illegally will use their false identifications to vote for Clinton and for the other Democrats in the November 8, 2016 election?)
http://thehill.com/blogs/ballot-box/presidential-races/302092-obama-trumps-rigged-election-talk-not-a-joking-matter

 

POLITICO
— Trump national political director ‘steps back’ from campaign – Alex Isenstadt
http://www.politico.com/story/2016/10/trump-national-political-director-steps-back-from-campaign-230120

 

HUFFINGTON POST
— Poll: Clinton Thumping Trump in Illinois by 19-points, Leading in DuPage Too – David Ormsby
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/david-ormsby/poll-clinton-thumping-tru_b_12579014.html
(FROM THE ARTICLE: Hillary Clinton holds not only a commanding 19-point lead over Donald Trump in Illinois according to a new poll, but also she has grabbed a solid lead over the reality TV star in a suburban DuPage battleground. An October 13, 2016 poll conducted by Illinois Public Opinion Strategies (IPOS) of 664 likely Illinois voters finds that Clinton has a 50.0%-31.5% statewide edge over Trump. Libertarian Gary Johnson is taking 5.8% of the vote and Green Jill Stein is eking out 1.1%. 11.6% are undecided. In 2012, when President Barack Obama defeated Mitt Romney 57.6%-40.7% in Illinois, Johnson, running on the Libertarian ticket then too, snagged only 1.1% and Stein, 0.6%. The new automated poll compares to a July 26 IPOS statewide survey of 824 likely voters that found that Clinton led Trump 49.2%-35.6%. Johnson took 4.3% and Stein had 1.6%. 9.3% were undecided. The survey had a +/- 3.5% margin of error. Clinton has merely solidified her lead statewide. But the former first lady has also established a firm advantage over Trump in the solidly Republican-held House district of appointed State Rep. David Olsen (R-Downers Grove), who earlier in the summer succeeded ex-State Rep. Ron Sandack (R-Downers Grove), taking an eight-point lead in this DuPage County battleground. An October 12 IPOS poll of 378 likely voters found Clinton edging Trump 44%-36%. In 2014, Bruce Rauner beat Governor Pat Quinn in this district 60.3% to 37.4%. Olsen faces Democrat and Downers Grove Village Commissioner Greg Hose on November 8. While Trump is getting thumped statewide by Clinton and in Olsen’s GOP district, Trump’s cratering candidacy has – so far – avoided crushing Republican comptroller Leslie Munger’s bid to win a full, four-year term against Democratic challenger and Chicago City Clerk Susana Mendoza. The October 13 survey shows that Munger is outperforming Trump statewide and leading Mendoza 41%-39%. Libertarian Claire Ball is taking only 2.2% and Green Tim Curtin, 2.0%. 15.6% of voters are undecided. Munger, who was appointed to her job in 2015 by Governor Bruce Rauner after incumbent Judy Baar Topinka died, is also outperforming Trump in Olsen’s House district. In the October 12 poll, Munger is decisively beating Mendoza – like a Republican should in a Republican district – 50.4% to 28.9%. Johnson is taking 6.8% and Stein, 1.6%. While Trump may be getting his clock cleaned and reassembled by Clinton statewide and in Olsen’s suburban DuPage district, he is having little discernible, negative impact on Munger’s down ballot comptroller contest. This polling phenomenon is also being played out around the country regarding down ticket fights. However, if Trump has a demoralizing impact on GOP voters and turnout sours, then the bottom could indeed fall out for Munger and all sorts of down ballot GOP candidates here – and everywhere. Stay tuned.)

 

CNN
— GOP lawmaker: Move to oust Ryan grows over speaker’s tepid support of Trump – Ted Barrett, Manu Raju and Deirdre Walsh
http://www.cnn.com/2016/10/20/politics/republicans-ousting-paul-ryan-donald-trump/

 

MCCLATCHY DC
— Illinois secure in election readiness despite database hack – AP
http://www.mcclatchydc.com/news/politics-government/national-politics/article109469682.html

 

NEW YORK TIMES
— Video Puts Democrats on Defensive About Dirty Tricks – STEVE EDER and JONATHAN MARTIN
http://www.nytimes.com/2016/10/21/us/politics/video-dnc-trump-rallies.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: If you promote pot, you promote the destruction of America.  The NYT promotes pot.
http://www.nytimes.com/2016/10/20/opinion/marijuana-lights-up-state-ballots.html
— Whoever Wins the White House, This Year’s Big Loser Is Email – Farhad Manjoo
http://www.nytimes.com/2016/10/20/technology/whoever-wins-the-white-house-this-years-big-loser-is-email.html

 

WASHINGTON POST
— GOP braces for Trump loss, roiled by refusal to accept election results – Philip Rucker and Robert Costa
https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/gop-braces-for-trump-loss-roiled-by-refusal-to-accept-election-results/2016/10/20/6e1de6aa-96dc-11e6-9b7c-57290af48a49_story.html

 

WALL STREET JOURNAL
— Dumb and Dumber  This is what’s going to happen to U.S. education if Hillary Clinton wins. – DANIEL HENNINGER
http://www.wsj.com/articles/dumb-and-dumber-1476917265
— Donald Trump Says He Will Respect Election Outcome ‘If I Win’  Republican nominee doubles down on his refusal to commit to accepting results, as stated during debate – JANET HOOK
http://www.wsj.com/articles/donald-trump-says-he-will-respect-election-outcome-if-i-win-1476984019
— Nice People Really Do Have More Fun  Selfish nastiness is all the rage, but research shows that pleasant behavior leads to more success and happiness in life. – ARTHUR C. BROOKS
http://www.wsj.com/articles/nice-people-really-do-have-more-fun-1476916829

 

USA TODAY
— Trump’s claims of rigged election not ‘the usual standard lie,’ Obama says – Gregory Korte
http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/onpolitics/2016/10/20/obama-trumps-claims-rigged-election-not-usual-standard-lie/92478094/

 

SALON
— Fox News’ Sean Hannity lashes out at “saboteur” Paul Ryan for not backing Donald Trump  After it was clear Donald Trump lost the third debate, Hannity set his target on the “weak and ineffective” speaker – SOPHIA TESFAYE
http://www.salon.com/2016/10/20/fox-news-sean-hannity-lashes-out-at-saboteur-paul-ryan-for-not-backing-donald-trump/

 

PEOPLE’S WORLD
— Northeastern Illinois students tell lawmakers to fund education – TERESA ALBANO
http://www.peoplesworld.org/article/northeastern-illinois-students-tell-lawmakers-to-fund-education/

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.