GOPUSA ILLINOIS
— OUTRAGEOUS: The Tunes of Glory Pipes and Drums will not march in Wheaton’s 2021 Independence Day Parade and it is still unclear if Wheaton’s high school bands will march in the parade. – Dave Diersen
http://www.gopillinois.com
(THE ARTICLE: Since 2005, DuPage Republicans have donated $2,500/year to help sponsor Wheaton’s Independence Day parades and fireworks. But this year, outrageously, Wheaton stopped accepting sponsorships. For many years, $1,000 of the $2,500 DuPage Republican sponsorships was earmarked for the Tunes of Glory Pipes and Drums. But today, the band advised me that it would not be marching in the parade this year because Wheaton had not invited the band to march, and therefore, it accepted an invitation from Glen Ellyn to march in its parade. The band cannot march in both parades this year because not all of the band’s members are available to march in two parades back to back, and this year, Glen Ellyn’s parade starts at noon, only 1 hour after Wheaton’s parade starts. Wheaton should have contracted with the Tunes of Glory Pipes and Drums and the high school bands to march in Wheaton’s parade months ago with an escape clause if Pritzker banned the parade. Needless-to-say, anyone who tries to blame me for the Tunes of Glory Pipes and Drums not marching in Wheaton’s Independence Day Parade is wrong. Further, anyone who tries to blame me if the Wheaton North and/or Wheaton Warrenville South bands do not march in Wheaton’s Independence Day Parade is wrong.)
FOX NEWS
— Evanston cancels July 4 parade over COVID-19 concerns but allows Juneteenth and Pride celebrations – Caitlin McFall (DIERSEN: From what I see, ever-increasingly, Democrats will promote Juneteenth and cancel Independence Day.)
https://www.foxnews.com/us/illinois-town-cancels-july-4-parade-covid-19-concerns-allows-juneteenth-pride-celebrations
(FROM THE ARTICLE: But some took to social media to voice their frustration over the decision. “My home town of Evanston, Illinois is having a Juneteenth Parade and a Gay Pride Parade, but is canceling the 4th of July Parade & Fireworks,” Tom Bevan, co-founder and president of Real Clear Politics, wrote on Twitter.)
— lhan Omar renews call for reparations in Juneteenth tweet. Federal and local lawmakers worked to introduce new reparations legislation in the aftermath of George Floyd’s murder. – Audrey Conklin
https://www.foxnews.com/politics/ilhan-omar-reparations-juneteenth
BLAZE
— Evanston approved reparations program and holds Juneteenth, Gay Pride celebrations — but canceled July 4 parade – CHRIS ENLOE
https://www.theblaze.com/news/evanston-juneteenth-parade-canceled-july-4
(FROM THE ARTICLE: Tom Bevan: My home town of Evanston, Illinois is having a Juneteenth Parade and a Gay Pride Parade, but is cancelling the 4th of July Parade & Fireworks.)
— Ted Cruz slams ‘evil’ critical race theory as a ‘lie,’ calls it ‘every bit as racist as a Klansmen in white sheets’ – PAUL SACCA
https://www.theblaze.com/news/ted-cruz-critical-race-theory-racist
POST MILLENNIAL
— Evanston holds Pride and Juneteenth parades, cancels July 4th celebration. Evanston is holding Pride and Juneteenth parades during the month of June, but canceling July 4 fireworks and Independence Day festivities. – James Anthony (DIERSEN: From what I see, ever-increasingly, Democrats will promote Juneteenth and cancel Independence Day.)
https://thepostmillennial.com/illinois-town-holds-pride-and-juneteenth-parades-cancels-july-4th-celebration
(FROM THE ARTICLE: Another major parade is scheduled in Evanston on June 26 to close out Pride Month. Once again, in-person events will continue after the parade, sponsored by the government, including a night-time “candle lighting ceremony and memorial.” However, the July 4 parade and fireworks will not go on as scheduled in Evanston. The city opted to do everything in a virtual manner on that day, offering a “safe, creative virtual celebration” only, to be broadcasted over local TV.)
ABC7
— Hundreds celebrate 43rd Puerto Rican People’s Day Parade in Humboldt Park – Cate Cauguiran
https://abc7chicago.com/chicago-puerto-rican-peoples-day-parade-pride-humboldt-park/10810737/
NBC5
— Events Across Chicago Commemorate First Official Juneteenth Holiday In Springfield, the flag honoring Juneteenth flew above the Illinois State Capitol Building for the first time in state history this weekend. – Lexi Sutter
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/events-across-chicago-commemorate-first-official-juneteenth-holiday/2536346/
— The Debate Over Slavery Reparations: Where Things Stand to How Much It Could Cost – Tom Huddleston Jr.
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/business/money-report/the-debate-over-slavery-reparations-where-things-stand-to-how-much-it-could-cost/2536209/
CBS2
— 43rd Annual Puerto Rican People’s Parade Marches Through Humboldt Park
https://chicago.cbslocal.com/2021/06/19/puerto-rican-peoples-parade-humboldt-park/
WGN TV
— Puerto Rican Day Parade returns in first major Chicago parade since start of pandemic
https://wgntv.com/news/chicago-news/puerto-rican-day-parade-returns-in-first-major-chicago-parade-since-start-of-pandemic/
CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— Parades, picnics and more mark Juneteenth celebrations across US – ED WHITE
https://www.chicagotribune.com/nation-world/ct-aud-nw-juneteenth-across-us-20210619-746kknrmhfdojjtwfngw36o2zm-story.html
— As Juneteenth becomes a federal holiday, one suburban Chicago high school district (Proviso) is slated to educate students about Black history with a world view – KAREN ANN CULLOTTA (DIERSEN: The more of the following that you are, the more that CRT, 1619, and Juneteenth will be used against you: law enforcement officer, Trump supporter, conservative, patriotic, Republican, American, White, male, older, heterosexual, married, non-poor, gun owner, Christian, Protestant, Italian American, German American, and/or if your ancestors have been in America for a long time.)
https://www.chicagotribune.com/news/breaking/ct-black-history-365-curriculum-proviso-20210618-fmwpjgrfqzethdfoqxlngd6f4y-story.html
— Chicago got a rolling taste of Juneteenth as the second annual caravan and parade brought pride and joy – TATYANA TURNER
https://www.chicagotribune.com/people/ct-juneteenth-chicago-caravan-parade-20210619-ad5zgp55ybf6zpe42xwsqhvsoi-story.html
— Juneteenth celebrations in Elgin made more special by new national holiday recognition – GLORIA CASAS
https://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/elgin-courier-news/ct-ecn-juneteenth-celebration-elgin-st-20210619-eprzj46w5fbnpkoldw3hvzngqq-story.html
— Juneteenth marked in Gary with festival, celebration: ‘The holiday serves as a reminder of how far the community has come’ – CARRIE NAPOLEON
https://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/post-tribune/ct-ptb-gary-juneteenth-st-0620-20210619-nzrs5yymdbb57frl6vzdyiqddi-story.html
— Aurora event on Juneteenth provides local launch for Commission on the Social Status of Black Males – DAVID SHAROS
https://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/aurora-beacon-news/ct-abn-aurora-state-commission-st-0620-20210619-pmkglqtm65arjmqufaocpv4mc4-story.html
— ‘This city is alive with Juneteenth’: In one of numerous parties, South Side residents rejoice in Hamilton Park to commemorate freedom. – ALICE YIN
https://www.chicagotribune.com/news/breaking/ct-juneteenth-chicago-hamilton-park-20210619-twkdbnhpxjhw5nneyhmq6mdg2i-story.html
WGN RADIO
— Texas Sen. Ted Cruz: Critical race theory is as racist as ‘Klansmen in white sheets’ – Russell Falcon
https://wgnradio.com/news/texas-sen-ted-cruz-critical-race-theory-is-as-racist-as-klansmen-in-white-sheets/
WBEZ
— ‘We Are In An Era of Repair’: One Reparations Advocate Reflects On Juneteenth – Odette Yousef (DIERSEN: Affirmative Action, Diversity, Equality, and Inclusion are reparations.)
https://www.wbez.org/stories/one-evanston-activist-sees-juneteenths-recognition-as-a-step-towards-reparations/1beff8ec-490b-415d-89e7-9d6ee6eebbdd
JOURNAL COURIER
— Republicans planning summer celebration – Darren Iozia
https://www.myjournalcourier.com/news/article/Republicans-planning-summer-celebration-16259098.php
(FROM THE ARTICLE: The Morgan County Republican Club and Morgan County Republican Central Committee are hosting a Summer Patriotic Celebration from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Tuesday at the AmVets, 210 E. Court St. . .Morgan County and district Republican officeholders will be in attendance. Among those scheduled to be there are Deputy Republican Leader Tom Demmer of Dixon, former state Rep. Jeanne Ives, Illinois Republican Party Chairman Don Tracy, and state Sen. Darren Bailey of Xenia, who has announced his intention to run for governor in the next election. U.S. Senate candidates Rob Cruz of Crest Hill, Peggy Hubbard of Belleville and Allison Salinas of Pekin are also scheduled to appear.)
GALESBURG REGISTER MAIL
— PFLAG members look forward with pride – Matt Koester (DIERSEN: Ever-increasingly, a) Democrats promote LGBTQ and b) LGBTQers promote Democrats.)
https://www.galesburg.com/story/news/2021/06/19/pflag-members-look-forward-pride/7747608002/
FOX ILLINOIS
— Juneteenth flag raised at Illinois State Capitol
https://foxillinois.com/news/local/juneteenth-flag-raised-at-illinois-state-capitol
ILLINOIS NEWS ROOM
— Uniting Pride’s Queer Clothing Swap Offers Gender-Affirming Clothes – Carolina Garibay (DIERSEN: Ever-increasingly, a) Democrats promote LGBTQ and b) LGBTQers promote Democrats.)
https://illinoisnewsroom.org/uniting-prides-queer-clothing-swap-offers-gender-affirming-clothes/
DUPAGE POLICY JOURNAL
— Tracy rallies GOP in recount fight: ‘A win here will send shockwaves across the Illinois Democrat machine’ – Glenn Minnis
https://dupagepolicyjournal.com/stories/603484506-tracy-rallies-gop-in-recount-fight-a-win-here-will-send-shockwaves-across-the-illinois-democrat-machine
ILLINOIS FAMILY INSTITUTE
— The Decline of U.S. Birth Rates Raises a Question – Micah Clark
https://illinoisfamily.org/marriage/the-decline-of-us-birth-rates-raises-a-question/?fbclid=IwAR11j3Kr_9jHcXxpvhlsRqLCRmOKngFFuzmEZjbPhXy8gtpuXo_uDQHCLWQ
WASHINGTON EXAMINER
— Critical race theory becomes a top issue in Virginia governor’s race – Kerry Picket (DIERSEN: The more of the following that you are, the more that CRT,1619, and Juneteenth will be used against you: law enforcement officer, Trump supporter, conservative, patriotic, Republican, American, White, male, older, heterosexual, married, non-poor, gun owner, Christian, Protestant, Italian American, German American, and/or if your ancestors have been in America for a long time.)
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/critical-race-theory-virginia-governors-race
ONE AMERICA NEWS NETWORK
— Sen. Cruz Slams Critical Race Theory
https://www.oann.com/sen-cruz-slams-critical-race-theory/
EPOCH TIMES
— Texas Prison Forced to Empty Ahead of Surge of Illegal Immigrant Arrests – JACK PHILLIPS
https://www.theepochtimes.com/mkt_app/texas-prison-forced-to-empty-ahead-of-surge-of-illegal-immigrant-arrests_3864824.html
THE HILL
— Teachers on edge over critical race theory debate – ARIS FOLLEY (DIERSEN: Democrats run America. Those Democrats will get rid of teachers who do not promote CRT, 1619, Juneteenth, BLM, LGBTQ, abortion, mass/illegal immigration, abolition of the First and Second Amendments, booze, gambling, pot, and other vices, patronage, political affiliation discrimination, reverse discrimination, age discrimination, dependency on government, dependency on charity, and the rest of the Democrat Party platform.)
NEW YORK TIMES
— Scenes From Juneteenth: America’s Newest Holiday, 156 Years in the Making. From Brooklyn to Galveston, there were scenes of joy and reflections on the meaning of the holiday. “We have to celebrate that we survived,” one man said. – Aidan Gardiner
https://www.nytimes.com/2021/06/19/us/juneteenth-photos.html
— Conflicts Within the A.C.L.U. Over Free Speech and Racial Justice. Readers react to an article about turmoil at the organization as progressives question its defense of offensive speech as a First Amendment right.
https://www.nytimes.com/2021/06/19/opinion/letters/aclu-free-speech-race.html
USA TODAY
— ‘Larger than life’ George Floyd statues unveiled to mark Juneteenth in US cities – Grace Hauck
https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2021/06/19/juneteenth-george-floyd-harriet-tubman-statues-unveiled-us-cities/7754673002/
NATIONAL PARK SERVICE
— Appomattox Court House Surrender Documents (DIERSEN: What if the terms of surrender had included reparations?)
https://www.nps.gov/apco/learn/education/surrender-documents.htm
