ABC7
— Illinois COVID-19 Update: IL reports 7,201 cases, 157 coronavirus deaths; state testing sites closed New Year’s Day
https://abc7chicago.com/health/il-reports-7201-covid-19-cases-157-coronavirus-deaths-/9259392/
— In a first, Congress overrides Trump veto of defense bill – AP
https://abc7chicago.com/politics/in-a-first-congress-overrides-trump-veto-of-defense-bill/9261431/
NBC5
— GOP Torn Over Trump’s Electoral College Challenge of Biden
— Pence faces pressure to join Republicans trying to overturn the election
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/national-international/gop-torn-over-trumps-electoral-college-challenge-of-biden/2406250/
CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— DISGUSTING, TRAGIC: Naperville council to consider allowing more marijuana-related businesses – SUZANNE BAKER
https://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/naperville-sun/ct-nvs-other-cannabis-businesses-naperville-st-0103-20210101-fmmt2yxw7ndcrej64qnx3rqsca-story.html
CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— After 3 years of progress, Chicago’s murder tally skyrockets in 2020. The uptick was felt across the city as 20 of the CPD’s 22 police districts recorded more murders. – Sam Charles
https://chicago.suntimes.com/crime/2020/12/31/22208002/chicago-murders-2020-skyrocket-crime-violence-cpd-homicides
DAILY HERALD
— DuPage County mayors look ahead to 2021
https://www.dailyherald.com/entlife/20210101/dupage-county-mayors-look-ahead-to-2021
WSIL TV
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: DISGUSTING, TRAGIC: Pot pushers promote tax revenues from pot sales.
https://wsiltv.com/2021/01/01/illinois-nets-more-than-582m-in-revenue-from-recreational-marijuana-sales-in-2020/
CAPITOL FAX
— Majority of Latinx House members express support for Madigan’s reelection
https://capitolfax.com/2021/01/01/majority-of-latinx-house-members-express-support-for-madigans-reelection/
WASHINGTON TIMES
— Senate overturns Trump’s NDAA veto, marking first of presidency – Lauren Toms
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2021/jan/1/senate-overturns-trumps-ndaa-veto-marking-first-pr/
— Senate adjourns without passing $2,000 stimulus check legislation – David Sherfinski
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2021/jan/1/senate-adjourns-without-passing-2000-stimulus-chec/
BREITBART
— At Least 140 House Republicans Expected to Object to Electoral College Vote – HANNAH BLEAU
https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2021/01/01/at-least-140-house-republicans-expected-to-object-to-electoral-college-vote/
DAILY SIGNAL
— Did Dead Voters Tip the Election? 4 Things You Need to Know – Fred Lucas
https://www.dailysignal.com/2021/01/01/did-dead-voters-tip-the-election-4-things-you-need-to-know/
TOWNHALL
— As Pence Moves to Dismiss Election Lawsuit, The Number of House GOP Reps Objecting to 2020 Results Skyrockets – Matt Vespa
https://townhall.com/tipsheet/mattvespa/2020/12/31/as-pence-moves-to-dismiss-election-lawsuit-the-number-of-house-gop-reps-objectin-n2582418
— Oh, The GOP Base Is Moving Away…From Trump? Says Who? – Matt Vespa
https://townhall.com/tipsheet/mattvespa/2021/01/01/adam-kinzinger-dead-wrong-about-direction-of-gop-n2582364
— How the Proposed House Rules Package Continues the Left’s ‘War on the Family’ – Leah Barkoukis
https://townhall.com/tipsheet/leahbarkoukis/2021/01/01/gendered-terms-changed-in-house-rules-n2582434
EPOCH TIMES
— ‘Massive Amounts of Evidence Will Be Presented’ on Jan. 6: Trump – JACK PHILLIPS
https://www.theepochtimes.com/massive-amounts-of-evidence-will-be-presented-on-jan-6-trump_3640546.html
THE HILL
— Kinzinger hits back at Fox News host Mark Levin after criticism – JUSTINE COLEMAN
https://thehill.com/homenews/house/532332-gop-congressman-hits-back-at-fox-news-host-after-criticism
NEW YORK TIMES
— 32 More Countries Have Found the More Contagious Virus Variant First Seen in Britain. The U.S. vaccination campaign is plagued by delays, mistakes and, in one Wisconsin hospital, deliberate sabotage. France reports a welter of illegal New Year’s parties, including a rave that drew 2,500 people.
https://www.nytimes.com/live/2021/01/01/world/covid-19-coronavirus-updates#British-variant-Turkey-US-travel-restrictions
WASHINGTON POST
— D.C. is becoming a protest battleground. In a polarized nation, experts say that’s unlikely to change. – Marissa J. Lang
https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/washington-dc-protests/2021/01/01/da743c20-4a68-11eb-839a-cf4ba7b7c48c_story.html
TIME
— After a ‘Rainbow Wave’ in 2020’s Elections, Here’s What the New Class of LGBTQ Lawmakers Expect From a Biden Presidency – SUYIN HAYNES (DIERSEN: How soon, if not already, a) will employers officially get rid of their employees who do promote LGBTQ, b) will organizations officially get rid of their members who do not promote LGBTQ, and c) will municipalities, townships, counties, states, and countries officially get rid of their residents who do not promote LGBTQ?)
https://time.com/5924084/lgbtq-lawmakers-biden/
FORBES
— Trump Offers New Details On ‘Wild’ Rally To Protest Election Results
https://www.forbes.com/sites/jonathanponciano/2021/01/01/trump-offers-new-details-on-wild-rally-to-protest-election-results-and-dc-authorities-are-gearing-up-for-it/
LGBTQ NATION
— LGBTQ political trailblazers share their New Year’s resolutions – Molly Sprayregen (DIERSEN: How soon, if not already, a) will employers officially get rid of their employees who do promote LGBTQ, b) will organizations officially get rid of their members who do not promote LGBTQ, and c) will municipalities, townships, counties, states, and countries officially get rid of their residents who do not promote LGBTQ?)
https://www.lgbtqnation.com/2021/01/lgbtq-political-trailblazers-share-new-years-resolutions/