ABC7
— Coronavirus Illinois: IL reports 1,532 COVID-19 cases, 19 deaths as 4 counties reach ‘warning level’ – Craig Wall
https://abc7chicago.com/health/illinois-new-covid-19-cases-rise-by-1532-/6332933/
NBC5
— Protesters Take Part in ‘Defund the Police’ Rally in Homan Square The event began with speeches at around 3:30 p.m. and was set to last multiple hours
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/protesters-take-part-in-defund-the-police-rally-in-homan-square/2311046/
FOX NEWS CHICAGO
— FOP president hits back at Pelosi calling officers ‘stormtroopers,’ says it’s ‘just sad’ to watch
https://www.fox32chicago.com/news/fop-president-hits-back-at-pelosi-calling-officers-stormtroopers-says-its-just-sad-to-watch
CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— ‘Monuments to white supremacy’ vs. the legacy of Italians: not all Chicago aldermen agree with statue removal Most Chicago aldermen are praising Mayor Lori Lightfoot’s decision to remove two Columbus statues. But not all are on board for the permanent removal of the statues. – Tina Sfondeles
https://chicago.suntimes.com/politics/2020/7/24/21337308/columbus-statues-removed-chicago-aldermen-reaction
— Anger, confusion and some ‘cheering’ among local Italian Americans after removal of Columbus statues Mayor Lori Lightfoot had Columbus statues in Grant Park and Arrigo Park removed early Friday. – Stefano Esposito
https://chicago.suntimes.com/politics/2020/7/24/21337265/columbus-statues-removed-chicago-italian-americans-reaction
— Ex-ComEd lobbyist, implicated in bribery scheme, ‘endorsed’ Pritzker picks to run tollway Governor relied on advice of a group including John Hooker, who’s worked closely with House Speaker Michael J. Madigan for decades, in picking top tollway leaders. – Robert Herguth
https://chicago.suntimes.com/2020/7/24/21334734/comed-lobbyist-john-hooker-jb-pritzker-michael-madigan-illinois-tollway-will-evans-jose-alvarez
— After calling FOP chief a ‘clown’ earlier this week, Lightfoot calls for civility in discourse Lightfoot said debate and civil discourse are pillars of democracy. But she didn’t back down earlier this week when asked about aiming belittling language at the head of the Chicago police union. – Mitch Dudek
https://chicago.suntimes.com/city-hall/2020/7/24/21337416/chicago-mayor-lori-lightfoot-wants-civil-discourse
— In ComEd-Madigan case, dishonorable mention breaks Chicago politics’ golden rule The utility’s former lobbyist John Hooker explained it better than anyone, saying: ‘I mean it’s, uh, unmentioned, but you know, that which is understood need not be mentioned.’ – Mark Brown
https://chicago.suntimes.com/opinion/2020/7/24/21337436/comed-michael-madigan-chicago-politics-unofficials-rules
— No virus bill yet: White House, GOP at odds over jobless aid Negotiations over the next COVID-19 rescue bill are in flux, senators sent home for weekend and new GOP proposal coming Monday. – AP
https://chicago.suntimes.com/coronavirus/2020/7/24/21337810/no-virus-bill-yet-white-house-gop
CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— Taking cue from group in Portland, Wall of Moms forms in Chicago to protect protesters – ROBERT MCCOPPIN
https://www.chicagotribune.com/news/breaking/ct-wall-of-moms-chicago-20200724-muw33nrvsjfvll5ouqs3b4pnau-story.html
— Black-led groups rally to defund police at site of 2016 Freedom Square Occupation, near Homan Square – JAVONTE ANDERSON
https://www.chicagotribune.com/news/breaking/ct-freedom-square-occupation-rally-defund-police-20200724-qzi56yc2ofcndbdiza5zqio7wq-story.html
— At least 18 shot, 4 fatally, in Chicago shootings Thursday night into Friday morning – KELLI SMITH
https://www.chicagotribune.com/news/breaking/ct-18-shot-4-fatally-overnight-20200724-2ba3zf3dezf5nfwf3iewz6rnvm-story.html
— Mayor Lightfoot backtracks, surrenders to violent protesters – Editorial
https://www.chicagotribune.com/opinion/editorials/ct-editorial-lightfoot-columbus-statues-removed-20200724-zvk2yca5g5gltcj2i4kll6hs6q-story.html
— Removal of the Columbus statues has left a hole in the heart of our Italian American community – SERGIO GANGRANDE
https://www.chicagotribune.com/opinion/commentary/ct-opinion-columbus-monument-italian-americans-20200724-aiexewx4yvhy3kzvnnfkzfvfmq-story.html
DAILY HERALD
— Report: Merging 2 DuPage offices may not save money – Robert Sanchez
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20200724/report-merging-2-dupage-offices-may-not-save-money
— McHenry County Board addresses COVID-19 mailer controversy between Franks, Teresi – Kelli Duncan
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20200724/mchenry-county-board-addresses-covid-19-mailer-controversy-between-franks-teresi
ILLINOIS REVIEW
— “BACK THE BLUE” RALLY SCHEDULED FOR AUGUST 1 IN WINNEBAGO COUNTY
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2020/07/back-the-blue-rally-scheduled-for-august-1-in-winnebago-county.html
— TODDLERS CARRY SIGNS IN PORTLAND SAYING “#### THE POLICE!”
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2020/07/toddlers-carry-signs-in-portland-saying-the-police-.html
CAPITOL FAX
— ILGOP tries working the refs
https://capitolfax.com/2020/07/24/ilgop-tries-working-the-refs/
— 1,532 new cases, 19 additional deaths, 3.4 percent positivity rate
https://capitolfax.com/2020/07/24/1532-new-cases-19-additional-deaths-34-percent-positivity-rate/
— Another day, another lawsuit
https://capitolfax.com/2020/07/24/another-day-another-lawsuit-2/
WASHINGTON TIMES
— Wall Street Journal editorial board slams ‘cancel culture’: ‘We are not the New York Times’ – Jessica Chasmar
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2020/jul/24/wall-street-journal-editorial-board-slams-cancel-c/
BREITBART
— 23 Extreme Left-wing Ideas in the Democrats’ Draft 2020 Platform – JOEL B. POLLAK
https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2020/07/24/pollak-23-extreme-left-wing-ideas-in-the-democrats-draft-2020-platform/
— 13 of 15 Statues Democrats Want Removed From the U.S. Capitol for Racist Ties Were Democrats – PENNY STARR
https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2020/07/23/13-of-15-statues-democrats-want-removed-from-the-u-s-capitol-for-racist-ties-were-democrats/
TOWNHALL
— Duckworth Trashed by Carlson Whips Out Very Familiar Attack Line Against Him – Matt Vespa
https://townhall.com/tipsheet/mattvespa/2020/07/24/democratic-sen-tucker-carlson-attacked-me-because-im-asian-n2572980
COURIER JOURNAL
— Dozens of Black Lives Matter protesters arrested after blocking off NuLu street – Chris Kenning, Hayes Gardner, Ben Tobin
https://www.courier-journal.com/story/news/local/2020/07/24/breonna-taylor-shooting-100-blm-protesters-march-nulu-neighborhood/5505338002/
WTAP
— OUTSTANDING: City of Vienna preparing for “Back the Blue” parade A parade to honor the police is in the works for Vienna – Jesse Wharff
https://www.wtap.com/2020/07/24/city-of-vienna-preparing-for-back-the-blue-parade/
VANITY FAIR
— FACEBOOK’S RECORD ON RACE IS ONLY LOOKING WORSE – ERIC LUTZ (DIERSEN: To improve its record, will Facebook get rid of its employees who are Republican, White, male, older, heterosexual, married, non-poor, Christian, German American, conservative, Republican, American, gun owners, and those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time?)
https://www.vanityfair.com/news/2020/07/mark-zuckerberg-facebooks-record-on-race-is-only-looking-worse
RASMUSSEN REPORTS
— Americans Say Blacks More Racist Than Whites, Hispanics, Asians (DIERSEN: According to hate-filled Trump-haters, only Whites can be racist.)
https://www.rasmussenreports.com/public_content/lifestyle/social_issues/americans_say_blacks_more_racist_than_whites_hispanics_asians
