December 18, 2023

FROM ILLINOIS CENTER-LEFT LEANING SOURCES

WGN9
— Migrants arriving in Chicago face uncertainty as communication with border cities deteriorates – Angelica Sanchez, Judy Wang (COMMENT: University Park today, your municipality tomorrow. I used the University Park Metra station 1977-1978 and I used the Richton Park, Matteson, and 211th Street stations 1971-1977. I bought a new town home in University Park in 1972, lived in it full-time 1972-1974, then part-time 1974-1976, and then rented it out 1976-1984. The HUD-promised monorail between where it was built and the University Park Metra station was never built.)
https://wgntv.com/news/migrants-arriving-in-chicago-face-uncertainty-as-communication-with-border-cities-deteriorates/
(FROM THE ARTICLE: Less than 24 hours after being cleared from the Chicago police 12th District, migrants were seen outside the district again on Saturday. WGN-TV learned that bus companies are going out of their way to avoid a new city ordinance by dropping migrants off outside city limits. Over two dozen migrants lined the windows of the Chicago police 12th district on Saturday evening, wrapped in blankets as they tried to stay dry from the rain. WGN-TV spoke with Juevencio Zerpa, who said some migrants were being turned away from shelters and had nowhere to sleep. Chicago’s latest census report showed that there were no migrants waiting for placement inside any police districts. The CPD 12th district was the last station cleared of asylum seekers on Friday night, but they returned less than 24 hours later. It all comes as the City of Chicago works to enforce stricter penalties regarding the handling of the migrant crisis. Under a new ordinance, bus companies dropping off new arrivals now have to go to a designated landing zone with a permit. Buses that don’t follow the ordinance could be towed or impounded. City officials confirmed that bus companies are now trying to avoid fines and penalties by dropping off migrants outside city limits. Going as far as purchasing bus and train tickets for them so they can get into the city on their own. Migrants waiting outside the 12th district on Saturday evening eventually boarded a bus that offered them shelter during the cold and rain. City officials say there is no longer any communication from border cities to coordinate the incoming buses. According to the city, a group of new arrivals was dropped off by a bus from Texas at the University Park Metra stop on Saturday night. The city said the new arrivals made their way downtown where some were picked up by authorities and taken to a shelter and others were taken to a nearby police district where they would be able to wait on a bus being used as a warming station. WGN-TV reached out to Chicago police about the migrants seeking shelter. CPD referred WGN to the Office of Emergency Management for comment and has not yet heard back.)

ABC7
— At least 18 shot, 1 fatally, across city in Chicago violence so far this weekend
https://abc7chicago.com/chicago-shootings-shooting-violence-police/14195248/
— Off-duty Chicago police officer carjacked in Chatham
https://abc7chicago.com/off-duty-officer-chicago-police-carjacking-chatham/14196320/
— Car plows into parked vehicle in President Biden’s motorcade outside Delaware campaign headquarters – AP
https://abc7chicago.com/president-joe-biden-motorcade-crash-delaware/14196193/
— Migrant boy, 5, dies after becoming sick at Pilsen shelter, Chicago police say – Jessica D’Onofrio
https://abc7chicago.com/chicago-migrant-crisis-migrants-immigration-pilsen/14197317/

NBC5
— All migrants staying at Chicago police stations have been relocated, city says. As of 8 a.m. on Saturday, 15,028 asylum-seekers were staying in 27 shelters across the city.
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/all-migrants-staying-at-chicago-police-stations-have-been-relocated-city-says/3305393/
— Anticipate/expect that hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-haters will ever-increasingly use Trump’s being German American and Protestant against him.
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/business/money-report/biden-campaign-says-trumps-repeated-anti-immigration-comments-parroted-adolf-hitler/3305344/
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/politics/trump-invokes-nazi-era-blood-rhetoric-against-immigrants-as-senate-works-on-border-deal/3305534/

CBS2
— Chicago Weekend Shootings: 1 dead, 19 hurt – JERAMIE BIZZLE, TODD FEURER
https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news/chicago-weekend-shootings-dec-15-to-18/
— Boy, 5, dies after falling ill at Chicago migrant shelter in Pilsen – TODD FEURER
https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news/migrant-child-death-pilsen-shelter-halsted/
— Democrat leaders crow about their success in getting religious leaders to promote illegal immigration.
https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/video/archdiocese-hosts-toy-and-coat-giveaway-for-migrants/

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— As city readies clean-up of West Loop homeless encampment, residents and nearby workers hope more resources are offered. A stretch near Clinton and Lake streets that the local alderperson calls ‘a magnet for narcotics and violent crime’ will be cleared. But the welfare of the street dwellers is of concern to people in the area. – Emmanuel Camarillo (COMMENT: I used the Ogilvie Transportation Center very often 1978-1997 and the Union Station often 1992-1997.)
https://chicago.suntimes.com/crime/2023/12/17/24005588/west-loop-homeless-encampment-resources-cleared-ald-conway-migrants-crime
— A failure to increase funding for mass transit will widen racial equity gap in Cook County. The affordability and availability of transit is a racial justice issue for metropolitan Chicago. – Kirk Dillard, Chairman, RTA (COMMENT: Very few of my critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes have ever used mass transit. I used mass transit to get to/from my job in the Loop and a) Crete in 1971, b) then University Park in 1973 and 1974, and c) then Wheaton 1978-1997. I also used mass transit to get to/from graduate evening a) business courses at Loyola in 1973 and 1974, b) accounting courses at DePaul 1978-1980, c) internal auditing courses at Roosevelt 1980-1981, and d) finance at IIT 1992-1997.)
https://chicago.suntimes.com/2023/12/17/24001387/transit-equity-jobs-freedom-speech-universities-deposit-law-landlords-letters
— I met my wife in 1977 at a Fourth Presbyterian ( https://www.fourthchurch.org/ ) singles event. She is Catholic and I am Missouri Synod Lutheran. I was working for IRS in the Loop and she was working for the U.S. League of Savings Institutions in the Loop. Previously, she had worked for the FBI. Recently, she had helped elect Big Jim Thompson Governor.
https://chicago.suntimes.com/2023/12/17/23979730/speed-dating-tips-advice-column-ismael-perez-someone-in-chicago

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— Cook County court clerk getting boost in reelection bid from her government employees – A.D. Quig
https://www.chicagotribune.com/politics/elections/ct-iris-martinez-court-clerk-employees-donating-20231217-p7j6dr3adreqnhe2frcbvn42lm-story.html

DAILY HERALD
— FRONT PAGE TOP OF FOLD WITH BIG PICTURE: Illinois is the only state with age-based tests and seniors are not happy – Marni Pyke
https://www.dailyherald.com/20231218/transportation/no-fence-sitters-on-senior-road-exams/

CRAIN’S CHICAGO BUSINESS
— Illinois weighs political reform with ranked choice voting – Judith Crown
https://www.chicagobusiness.com/crains-forum-voting-and-democracy/voting-reform-efforts-illinois-aim-bolster-democracy
— Democrats ever-increasingly push more pot.
https://www.chicagobusiness.com/cannabis/floundering-weed-stocks-test-wall-streets-faith-2024-rebound

CHAMPAIGN/URBANA NEWS GAZETTE
— Champaign County GOP chief sees hope among gloom – TOM KACICH
https://www.news-gazette.com/opinion/columns/tom-kacich-champaign-county-gop-chief-sees-hope-among-gloom/article_9dce660e-e6c4-5c99-acc7-4d19bdb6eb02.html

WCIA
— Trump notes he was indicted more times than the ‘great’ Al Capone – Sarah Fortinsky
https://www.wcia.com/news/national/trump-notes-he-was-indicted-more-times-than-the-great-al-capone/

CAPITOL FAX
— Morning briefing
https://capitolfax.com/2023/12/18/isabel%e2%80%99s-morning-briefing-204/

FROM ILLINOIS CENTER-RIGHT LEANING SOURCES

WIREPOINTS
— In the name of equity, Chicago looks to close schools with top-performing black, Hispanic students – Ted Dabrowski and John Klingner
https://wirepoints.org/in-the-name-of-equity-chicago-looks-to-close-schools-with-top-performing-black-hispanic-students-wirepoints/

SOUTHLAND JOURNAL
— Illinoisans Have Days to Register Banned Firearms Based on Emergency Rules – Greg Bishop
https://thesouthlandjournal.com/illinoisans-have-days-to-register-banned-firearms-based-on-emergency-rules/

CENTER SQUARE ILLINOIS
— Study finds Illinois near bottom of all states for residents’ social mobility – Kevin Bessler (COMMENT: What do you attribute your successes in life? For me, it was my outstanding parents who sent me to Trinity Lutheran Grade School in Crete 1953-1961 and then to Hope Lutheran Grade School in Park Forest 1961-1962 to stay with the Missouri Synod.)
https://www.thecentersquare.com/illinois/article_6f757e2e-9b97-11ee-9340-0b6806f0aec5.html
(FROM THE ARTICLE: Archbridge defines “social mobility” as the opportunity to better oneself and those around them in hope of living the American Dream. To rank each state, Archbridge measured a series of indicators based on the four key pillars of entrepreneurship and growth; institutions and rule of law; education and skills development; and social capital.)

MCHENRY COUNTY BLOG
— Nowak’s Misspelling of “Republican” on County Board Petition Makes San Francisco Chronicle, Fox and Others
https://mchenrycountyblog.com/2023/12/16/nowaks-misspelling-of-republican-on-county-board-makes-san-francisco-chronicle/
— Illinois Mask Alert
https://mchenrycountyblog.com/2023/12/16/mask-alert/
— Hampshire Park District Asks for Honking 20% Property Tax Hike
https://mchenrycountyblog.com/2023/12/16/hampshire-park-district-asks-for-honking-20-property-tax-hike/
— A Blast from the Past, Comparing Town Hall Meetings of Joe Walsh and Bill Foster
https://mchenrycountyblog.com/2023/12/16/a-blast-from-the-past/
— Rashid Puts More Pressure on Foster
https://mchenrycountyblog.com/2023/12/15/rashid-puts-more-pressure-on-foster/
— Pressure Continues on Foster to Call for a Ceasefire in the Israeli-Hama War
https://mchenrycountyblog.com/2023/12/15/pressure-continues-on-foster-to-call-for-a-ceasefire-in-the-israeli-hama-war/
— Demonstrators Take to Street to Pressure Bill Foster to Come Out for a Ceasefire in the Israeli-Hamas War
https://mchenrycountyblog.com/2023/12/18/demonstrators-take-to-street-to-pressure-bill-foster-to-come-out-for-a-cease-fire-in-the-israeli-hamas-war/
— Eric Hendricks v. Robert “Bob” Nowak County Electoral Board Hearing Preview
https://mchenrycountyblog.com/2023/12/18/brdpreview/
— Prairie Grove Grade School District Announces 23% More in Property Taxes Next Year
https://mchenrycountyblog.com/2023/12/18/prairie-grove-grade-school-district-announces-23-more-in-property-taxes-next-year/
— Flashback – Townships, the Surplus Government
https://mchenrycountyblog.com/2023/12/18/message-of-the-day-flashback/
— UPDATEDx2: If Donald Trump Really Dominating Not Only Republican Primary Field, but Also President Biden in the Polls, Why is Trump Considering Nikki Haley for VP?
https://mchenrycountyblog.com/2023/12/17/moneymandate/

FROM NATIONAL CENTER-RIGHT LEANING SOURCES

WASHINGTON TIMES
— ‘Secret’ negotiations with Dems on border prompts GOP senators to demand ‘transparent process’ – Ramsey Touchberry
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2023/dec/17/gop-senators-demand-open-and-transparent-process-b/
— Democrat and RINO leaders ever-increasingly promote more illegal immigration.
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2023/dec/17/tony-gonzales-texas-gop-lawmaker-calls-immigrants-/

WASHINGTON EXAMINER
— Republican-controlled states ramp up efforts to ban DEI at public universities – Jeremiah Poff
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/policy/education/republican-controlled-states-ban-dei-public-universities

NEW YORK POST
— Black Americans’ growing solidarity with plight of Palestinians in Gaza – AP
https://nypost.com/2023/12/17/news/black-americans-see-their-struggles-reflected-in-palestine/
— Biden migrants proposal proves US border crisis could end tomorrow – Editorial
https://nypost.com/2023/12/17/opinion/biden-migrants-move-proves-us-border-crisis-could-end-now/
— US Customs to suspend railway operations at international crossings into Texas starting Monday – Greg Wehner
https://nypost.com/2023/12/18/news/us-customs-to-suspend-railway-operations-at-international-crossings-into-texas-starting-monday/

AMERICAN THINKER
— The mainstream media willingly hides Biden’s destruction of America – Jack Hellner
https://www.americanthinker.com/blog/2023/12/the_mainstream_media_willingly_hides_bidens_destruction_of_america.html
— The Republican Party’s Paper Elephants – J.B. Shurk
https://www.americanthinker.com/articles/2023/12/the_republican_partys_paper_elephants.html

AMERICAN WIRE
— ‘He’s not stopping’: Gov. Abbott’s bussing of migrants has ‘divided Democrats’ – Melissa Fine
https://americanwirenews.com/hes-not-stopping-gov-abbotts-bussing-of-migrants-has-divided-democrats/

BIZ PAC REVIEW
— Sen. Graham ‘You’re talking about Trump’s language as you … allow the country to be invaded’ – Melissa Fine (COMMENT: Anticipate/expect that hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-haters will ever-increasingly use Trump’s being German American and Protestant against him.)
https://www.bizpacreview.com/2023/12/17/sen-graham-on-mtp-youre-talking-about-trumps-language-as-you-allow-the-country-to-be-invaded-1420647/
— Anticipate/expect that hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-haters will ever-increasingly use Trump’s being German American and Protestant against him.
https://www.bizpacreview.com/2023/12/17/trump-evokes-more-hitler-talk-when-he-says-illegal-immigration-poisoning-the-blood-of-our-country-1420566/
— Harvard didn’t invite white folks and Jews to ‘affinity’ celebrations, scrubs the evidence from website – Chris Donaldson
https://www.bizpacreview.com/2023/12/18/harvard-didnt-invite-white-folks-and-jews-to-affinity-celebrations-scrubs-the-evidence-from-website-1420753/

BREITBART
— At Least 20 Shot During Weekend in Mayor Brandon Johnson’s Chicago – AWR HAWKINS
https://www.breitbart.com/2nd-amendment/2023/12/18/at-least-20-shot-during-weekend-in-mayor-brandon-johnsons-chicago/
— Republican Senators Stiff-arm Democratic Rush for Border Deal – NEIL MUNRO
https://www.breitbart.com/2024-election/2023/12/18/republican-senators-block-democratic-rush-for-border-deal/

COLLEGE FIX
— Chicago mayor does 180, wants to ditch high-achieving schools in name of ‘equity’ (COMMENT: Were you a high achiever when you were young? I was not. My ACT score was only 24 and I only just barely made it into the upper 20% of my high school class. My critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes have always used that against me. They hint/imply/argue/shout that because of that, instead of me, minorities, females, and veterans should have been a) accepted by UIC in 1966, NIU in 1969, Loyola in 1972, DePaul in 1976, and IIT in 1992 and b) hired by the Post Office in 1966, Firestone Stores in 1970, IRS in 1971, and GAO in 1980. In my defense, I stress that I passed the CPA examination on my first attempt in 1979 and that I passed the Certified Internal Auditor examination on my first attempt in 1981.)
https://www.thecollegefix.com/chicago-mayor-does-180-wants-to-ditch-high-achieving-schools-in-name-of-equity/

DAILY CALLER
— America’s Border Crisis Will Continue To Fester While Taxpayers Foot The Bill For Social Safety Net – BETSY MCCAUGHEY
https://dailycaller.com/2023/12/17/betsy-mccaughey-americas-border-crisis-will-continue-to-fester-while-taxpayers-foot-the-bill-for-social-safety-net/
— The Polls For Joe Biden Might Even Be Worse Than You Think – MARY LOU MASTERS
https://dailycaller.com/2023/12/17/polls-joe-biden-donald-trump-worse-2024/

DAILY SIGNAL
— Phone Calls and Social Media Posts Drive Record High Illegal Immigration, Top Border Patrol Officials Report – Virginia Allen
https://www.dailysignal.com/2023/12/18/exclusive-phone-calls-and-social-media-posts-drive-record-high-illegal-immigration-top-border-patrol-officials-report/
(FROM THE ARTICLE: The modern flow of information is driving illegal immigration, according to multiple Border Patrol sector chiefs. If released into the interior of the U.S., some illegal aliens allegedly share their success on social media, or call home and encourage family or friends to cross the border and join them in America, furthering a cycle of illegal border crossings. Illegal aliens cross into the “Del Rio Sector in large part because of the message that is transmitted among the migrant population,” Jason Owens told staff members of the House Homeland Security Committee during an interview in May and shared with The Daily Signal Thursday. Owens, who has since been promoted to Border Patrol chief, was serving as chief patrol agent of the Del Rio Sector at the time of the interview with House Homeland Security staff. “When you have folks that make the trip and they come across, they’re in communication with the folks that are back in their home country or their families who may also be thinking about making that journey,” Owens said. “And if they perceive it to be safer or more expedient, they give recommendations, and they do that by phone, they do that on social media outlets.” The Del Rio Sector in Texas is one of nine border sectors along America’s border with Mexico, and tends to be one of the higher trafficked areas of the border. In fiscal year 2023, which ended Sept. 30, Customs and Border Protection encountered 393,226 illegal aliens in the Del Rio Sector. “I believe that the migrants communicate the entirety of their experience to their friends and family back home, and that would include what their experience was with whatever processing pathway they were put into,” Owens said. The “processing pathways” Owens references include the Biden administration’s “lawful pathways,” which have allowed for the release of illegal aliens into the interior of the U.S. In October, the House Judiciary Committee released findings that at least 3.8 million illegal aliens either have been released into the nation’s interior or successfully evaded the Border Patrol to enter the country since President Joe Biden took office Jan. 20, 2021. Owens’ observations regarding the communication flow between migrants is not unique to the Del Rio Sector, according to comments made by other sector chiefs during a series of interviews with House Homeland Security staffers conducted between the beginning of May and end of September. When asked what factors draw migrants to cross the border into the U.S., Rio Grande Valley Sector Chief Patrol Agent Gloria Chavez said, “It would be families that are already in the United States pulling their relatives, you know, encouraging their relatives to come out.” Other pull factors include “companies or organizations that are hiring these individuals in the United States that others have told them, ‘Hey, you can get a job here,’ type thing. I think it’s the feedback that people that are here already provide them to encourage them to come,” Chavez said. During an interview with Laredo Sector Chief Patrol Agent Joel Martinez, a Homeland Security staffer asked whether illegal aliens would still come to the U.S. even after being informed that the journey was hard and long if they knew they would be released into the U.S. “Yes,” Martinez answered. “How else do they find out about information?” the staffer pressed. “It’s not just the cartel, right? Family that’s already come, do they call back?” “Yes,” the agent said. “And some people … wait in Mexico to see if the people they were with are successful before they cross?” “Yes,” he said. “Do you think that that has a large influence on whether a person decides to cross into the United States?” the Homeland Security staff member asked. “Yes,” Martinez responded. The widespread use of social media has also made it easy for migrants and “smuggling outfits” to use platforms like TikTok to share how and where to cross the border illegally, Yuma Sector Deputy Chief Patrol Agent Dustin Caudle said during his interview with representatives from the House Homeland Security Committee. TikTok videos show migrant’s “firsthand accounts of which trails to take, where the border wall ended, which gap to exploit, you know, where to stay, all of those things,” Caudle said. The information dissemination has changed the patterns of illegal immigration, according to El Paso Sector Chief Patrol Agent Anthony Good and Tucson Sector Chief Patrol Agent John Modlin. If an illegal alien is released from Customs and Border Protection, Good says, “then that person that was released will get on social media and say, ‘Hey, look at me, I’ve been released.’ And then that creates a draw specifically to that area,” he said. “So, if it happens in El Paso and they post that on social media, that will create a draw to El Paso, same for any other sector.” Modlin told Homeland Security Committee staff members that when he started his career, “immigration flows took months to change, and now it seemingly can change overnight because people are livestreaming themselves crossing the border. They’re sending it back to—their families are seeing it. People in the area they come from see it.” The Tucson Sector chief added that “there’s not the air of mystery to the border that there used to be, because people can leave their country and then, however long it takes them, a couple weeks to get here, and then they’re inside the United States, and then they’re in Kansas City, or they’re wherever their destination is, they’re there and they’re in communication with their families.” CBP encountered a record 2.4 million illegal aliens at the southern border in fiscal year 2023, and over 6.6 million illegal aliens have been encountered at the U.S. border with Mexico since the start of the Biden administration.)

DAILY WIRE
— Pentagon Warns Of Military’s Dropping Numbers Heading Into 2024 As U.S. Fields Smallest Fighting Force Since Before WWII – Zach Jewell
https://www.dailywire.com/news/pentagon-warns-of-militarys-dropping-numbers-heading-into-2024-as-u-s-fields-smallest-fighting-force-since-before-wwii

FEDERALIST
— Chinese Hackers Target Critical U.S. Infrastructure – HELEN RALEIGH
https://thefederalist.com/2023/12/18/this-means-cyber-war-chinese-hackers-target-critical-u-s-infrastructure/

FOX BUSINESS
— ‘Too early to declare victory’ on inflation, Chicago Fed president says. Chicago Fed President Austan Goolsbee said that while the central bank has made good progress in taming inflation it’s still “too early to declare victory” – Eric Revell (COMMENT: Civil Service Retirement System and Social Security COLAs have helped my wife and I fight inflation, by dramatic Medicare cost increases are ending that.)
https://www.foxbusiness.com/economy/too-early-to-declare-victory-inflation-chicago-fed-president-says

LEGAL INSURRECTION
— We didn’t just warn about the pernicious and corrosive effects of CRT and DEI that now are exploding on campuses. We documented the threat more deeply than anyone else. With facts and data. – Kemberlee Kaye (COMMENT: My critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes promote CRT and DEI.)
https://legalinsurrection.com/2023/12/i-wish-we-had-been-wrong/

NATIONAL REVIEW
— Crenshaw to Introduce Bill Stripping Federal Funding from Universities That Require DEI Statements – ZACH KESSEL
https://www.nationalreview.com/news/exclusive-crenshaw-to-introduce-bill-stripping-federal-funding-from-universities-that-require-dei-statements/
— Half of Young Americans Say Israel Should Be ‘Ended and Given to Hamas’ – DAVID ZIMMERMANN (COMMENT: How much success have Democrats and RINOs had promoting hatred against those who share your demographics?)
https://www.nationalreview.com/news/half-of-young-americans-say-israel-should-be-ended-and-given-to-hamas-poll/

NEWSMAX
— CBS Poll: Haley Cuts Trump’s Lead in N.H. to 15 Points – Eric Mack
https://www.newsmax.com/newsfront/nikki-haley-new-hampshire-primary/2023/12/17/id/1146262/
— GOP Helps Make Immigration Top-2 Issue – Eric Mack
https://www.newsmax.com/newsfront/poll-immigration-2024/2023/12/17/id/1146252/

PJ MEDIA
— Chicago Begins Impounding ‘Rogue’ Migrant Buses as a New Law Increases Penalties – RICK MORAN
https://pjmedia.com/rick-moran/2023/12/17/chicago-begins-impounding-rogue-migrant-buses-as-a-new-law-increases-penalties-n4924814

REAL CLEAR POLITICS
— Reince Priebus: Trump Supporters Are Looking For “More Blood,” An Even Bigger Middle Finger In 2024 Than In 2016 – Tim Hains (COMMENT: The more demographics that you share with Trump, the more that hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-haters promote hatred against you. Trump is conservative, Republican, American, White, male, older, non-poor, non-veteran, gun-owner, heterosexual, married, Protestant, German American, and his ancestors have been in America for a long time.)
https://www.realclearpolitics.com/video/2023/12/17/reince_priebus_trump_supporters_are_looking_for_more_blood_an_even_bigger_middle_finger_in_2020_than_in_2016.html

TOWNHALL
— Applying Equity to Reparations – Ed Brodow (COMMENT: What do your critics/opponents stress to argue that you should pay reparations? My critics/opponents stress a) that my ancestors have been in America since 1844, b) that they homesteaded a farm in southeast Crete Township in 1854, c) that none of them served in the Union army, and d) that they all were Protestant. My critics/opponents hint/imply/argue/shout that the aforesaid enabled me to earn a) four college degrees, b) six professional certifications, and c) a professional license. In my defense, I stress a) that all of my ancestors have always lived in northeast Illinois, b) that neither my parents nor any of my ancestors attended college, c) that my father was only the first of my ancestors to earn a high school diploma, d) that my mother never attended high school, and e) that I had buy my own cars and work my way through college.)
https://townhall.com/columnists/edbrodow/2023/12/18/applying-equity-to-reparations-n2632535

WESTERN JOURNAL
— Despite Being More Divisive Than Ever, FBI Decides to Lean Into Woke Politics With Ludicrous LGBT Move – C. Douglas Golden
https://www.westernjournal.com/despite-divisive-ever-fbi-decides-lean-woke-politics-ludicrous-lgbt-move/
— Illegal Aliens Tossing $1 Million Per Month in ‘Free Food’ While Citizens Contend with Drastic Budget Cuts – Warner Todd Huston
https://www.westernjournal.com/illegal-aliens-tossing-1-million-per-month-free-food-citizens-contend-drastic-budget-cuts/

ZERO HEDGE
— Federal Judge Permanently Blocks Illinois Law Targeting Pro-Life Pregnancy Counseling – TYLER DURDEN
https://www.zerohedge.com/political/federal-judge-permanently-blocks-illinois-law-targeting-pro-life-pregnancy-counseling

FROM NATIONAL CENTER-LEFT LEANING SOURCES

CNN
— Democrats ever-increasingly use the Pope to promote more LGBTQ.
https://www.cnn.com/2023/12/18/europe/pope-francis-same-sex-couples-blessing-intl/index.html

ABC NEWS
— Trump promises ‘largest deportation operation in American history’ if elected president
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2023-12-18/donald-trump-promises-largest-deportation-operation/103241936

NBC NEWS
— Democrats ever-increasingly promote more LGBTQ.
https://www.nbcnews.com/nbc-out/out-politics-and-policy/75-anti-lgbtq-bills-become-law-2023-rcna124250

NBC NEWS & MSN
— Democrats use Henry Hyde to argue against impeaching Biden.
https://www.nbcnews.com/meet-the-press/video/-people-are-looking-at-this-in-horror-clinton-impeachment-manager-says-in-1998-200410181919
https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/politics/people-are-looking-at-this-in-horror-clinton-impeachment-manager-says-in-1998/vi-AA1lDj0i

MSN
— Increasingly, people older than age 65 are working in the U.S., and they are working into older ages. – Vadim Ratnikov (COMMENT: My critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes promote age discrimination. I should write a book about them. I would focus on those who have lots of religious, government, political, and/or financial clout in Wheaton, Milton Township, DuPage County, and Illinois. I would focus on those who have taken the most/biggest adverse actions against me. I would focus on those who ended my service as the Republican fundraiser for Wheaton Independence Day parades and fireworks in 2021, a role that I had since 2005.)
https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/personalfinance/9-places-where-the-most-people-are-still-working-after-age-65/ss-AA1lEyWA

NEW YORK TIMES & WASHINGTON POST & NEWSWEEK & CNN
— Democrat and RINO leaders ever-increasingly promote more illegal immigration.
https://www.nytimes.com/2023/12/18/briefing/immigration-debate.html
https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2023/12/18/trump-immigrants-invasion-dehumanizing/
https://www.newsweek.com/president-biden-cant-cave-maga-immigration-agenda-opinion-1852892
https://www.cnn.com/2023/12/17/politics/trump-nevada-republican-primary/index.html

NEW YORK TIMES
— Democrats ever-increasingly use the Pope to promote more LGBTQ.
https://www.nytimes.com/2023/12/18/world/europe/pope-gay-lesbian-same-sex-blessing.html
— FRNIT PAGE TOP OF FOLD: Why Democracy Hasn’t Settled the Abortion Question. Post-Roe voting might bring America to a new consensus — but only if the voters keep getting their say. – Kate Zernike
https://www.nytimes.com/2023/12/17/us/where-will-abortion-rights-land.html

LOS ANGELES TIMES
— One recent divisive week in Washington did manage to produce a cause on which 303 members of the House could agree: condemning the presidents of the University of Pennsylvania, MIT and Harvard. – LZ GRANDERSON
https://www.latimes.com/opinion/story/2023-12-18/university-protests-antisemitism-gaza-palestinian-israel

USA TODAY
— Driving for work will pay more next year after IRS boosts 2024 mileage rate – Susan Tompor (COMMENT: The Park Forest Post Office paid milage to deliver mail with my 1966 Pontiac Tempest Sprint 1966-1967, 1968 Oldsmobile 442 1967-1968, and 1969 Dodge Charger SE 1968-1969. IRS paid me mileage to collect delinquent taxes 1971-1978.)
https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/taxes/2023/12/14/irs-mileage-rate-2024-raised/71921209007/

WALL STREET JOURNAL
— Florida GOP Chair Censured After Sexual Assault Allegation. Christian Ziegler to lose salary and duties. His wife, Bridget, a founder of Moms for Liberty, has faced calls to resign from school board. – Matt Barnum (COMMENT: I should sue all those who tried but failed to get the Illinois Center Right Coalition to censure me at its 2006 annual convention for my GOPUSA ILLINOIS newsletters.)
https://www.wsj.com/politics/policy/florida-gop-chair-censured-after-sexual-assaultallegation-27434347
(FROM THE ARTICLE: Christian Ziegler was accused in October of sexual assault involving a woman who said that she had been part of a three-way relationship with him and his wife, a well-known Florida Republican who supported the state’s law restricting discussion of sexual orientation in schools. “Christian Ziegler has engaged in conduct that renders him unfit for the office of Chairman,” read a motion that was unanimously passed by the Republican Party of Florida Executive Committee. “Ziegler has not been forthright and honest.” Ziegler wasn’t removed from office, but his authority as chairman was suspended and his salary was effectively eliminated, reduced to just $1. The party also called a special meeting for January in which the full state committee will consider removing Ziegler from his position. Ziegler hasn’t been charged with a crime and has previously denied the allegation. According to a search warrant originally obtained by the Florida Center for Government Accountability, detectives spoke to Ziegler in November and he said that the encounter with the alleged victim had been consensual. Efforts to reach him Sunday afternoon weren’t successful. His lawyer previously told several media outlets, “We are confident that once the police investigation is concluded that no charges will be filed, and Mr. Ziegler will be completely exonerated.” His wife, Bridget Ziegler, has also been caught up in the controversy, although there is no allegation of wrongdoing against her. She helped found the conservative parents’ rights group Moms for Liberty, and is a member of the Sarasota County School Board and the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District board.)
— The Tragedy of Rudy Giuliani. He’s the latest to be brought low for having peddled Trump’s false election claims. – Editorial (COMMENT: Trump and I share many demographics. Since 2015, my critics/opponents have accused Trump of making many false statements. Of course, because of that, ever-increasingly, since 2015, they have accused me of using my GOPUSA ILLINOIS newsletters to “peddle” those statements and have taken many big adverse actions against me. I should write a book about my critics/opponents. Better yet, I should sue them.)
https://www.wsj.com/articles/the-tragedy-of-rudy-giuliani-defamation-georgia-election-trump-2a1e838d
— Air Travel in 2023 Was a Nightmare. And Flying Isn’t Likely to Get Much Better in 2024. Millions of fliers returned, but many went nowhere fast – Scott McCartney. (COMMENT: My Democrat IRS and GAO superiors, supervisors, coworkers, and subordinates were furious 1978-1992 that I frequently a)accompanied my wife on her frequent business trips to luxury resorts and b) took vacations with her in connection with those trips.)
https://www.wsj.com/business/airlines/flying-air-travel-2024-6cde5967
— Big Accounting Firms Layoff Partners – Mark Maurer and Alexander Saeedy (COMMENT: Accounting firms were never interested in me though a) I passed the CPA examination on my first attempt in 1979 when I was 30 years old, b) earned a master’s degree in accounting from DePaul in 1980, c) passed the Certified Internal Auditor examination on my first attempt in 1981, d) became a licensed CPA in 1981, e) worked for IRS 1971-1980, the last 5 1/2 years of which at the GS-12 Step 1-5 Levels, currently $92,279-$104,583/year in today’s dollars, f) worked for GAO 1980-1997, the last 11 years of which at the GS-13 Step 1-10 Levels, currently $109,732-$142,650/year in today’s dollars, and g) became a Certified Fraud Examiner in 1990, Government Financial Manager in 1994, Financial Services Auditor in 1996, and Forensic Accountant in 1997. If I had been a minority and/or a female, they would have been extremely interest in me.)
https://www.wsj.com/articles/big-four-accounting-firms-overhired-now-theyre-starting-to-lay-off-partners-d0c6ee6b
https://www.wsj.com/articles/ey-is-laying-off-u-s-partners-amid-tough-economic-conditions-9efc4aa6

FORBES
— Biden Trails Trump In 7 Battleground States—Shedding Support Among Key Demographics
https://www.forbes.com/sites/saradorn/2023/12/14/biden-trails-trump-in-7-battleground-states-shedding-support-among-key-demographics/
(FROM THE ARTICLE: A new poll shows that Biden is struggling to reach key demographics, including Black voters and young people.)
— Democrats ask “Is Elon Musk Right About DEI?” and say “Exploring Popular Critiques Of DEI.”
https://www.forbes.com/sites/janicegassam/2023/12/18/is-elon-musk-right-about-dei-exploring-critiques-of-dei/?sh=3fe7903d7d74

ATLANTIC
— The Myth of the Unemployed College Grad. – Kevin Carey (COMMENT: What frustrated your search for a job when you earned your bachelor’s degree? When I earned a bachelor’s degree in business from NIU in 1970 when I was 21, my job search was frustrated by my being viewed as being draft bait. Potential employers did not believe that my application for a financial hardship draft deferment would be approved. Consequently, I accepted the only job offer that I got – Retail Sales Manager for the Chicago Heights Firestone Store. But in early 1971, I accepted an job offer from Oldsmobile to serve as a liaison between its factories and dealers because my Firestone job did not really require a bachelor’s degree, because advancement seemed far too slow, and because my boss had me a) pumping gasoline, b) installing tires, batteries, etc., c) changing oil and filters, d) delivering major appliances, e) cleaning the store’s showroom, etc. But Oldsmobile withdrew that job offer saying that it had just agreed to stop hiring Whites to settle an EEOC complaint. Because my Firestone Store boss rudely fired me for accepting that offer, I accepted an offer from IRS for a job that did require a bachelor’s degree in business. IRS offered me that job because I had passed the Federal Service Entrance Examination in 1970.)
https://www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archive/2023/12/myth-unemployed-college-grad/676364/

DAILY MAIL
— Over 67K migrants are living in NYC shelters – more than triple the 2022 holiday season total – as Mayor Eric Adams calls Biden’s lax immigration policies ‘baffling.’ Adams has often clashed with the president, constantly begging Washington for money to solve a disaster that he claimed will ‘destroy my city.’ Adams says he would ship migrants from the border across the country and give them a three-year deadline to get themselves settled. – STEPHEN M. LEPORE
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-12875473/Over-67K-migrants-living-NYC-shelters-triple-2022-holiday-season-total-Mayor-Eric-Adams-calls-Bidens-lax-immigration-policies-baffling.html
— U.S. enters 2024 with its smallest military in over 80 years as active-duty troop numbers sink to less than 1.3 million and all branches except Space Force MISS recruiting goals and Pentagon issue ‘national call of service’ to Gen Z. Active-duty numbers have not been so low since 1941. – NICK ALLEN
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-12869575/pentagon-biden-army-navy-marines-space-force-military-recruit-gen-z.html

December 15, 2023

FROM ILLINOIS CENTER-LEFT LEANING SOURCES

ABC7
— Oak Park village officials tell migrants they must move out by end of January due to cost issues – Michelle Gallardo and Cate Cauguiran
https://abc7chicago.com/chicago-migrants-oak-park-how-to-help-cost/14185159/
— Dramatic spike in Chicago chickenpox cases, CDPH warns; most in unvaccinated new arrival migrants – Christian Piekos
https://abc7chicago.com/chicken-pox-vaccine-symptoms-chicago-migrants/14184972/
— Highest court will not hear Illinois assault weapons ban case – PETER HANCOCK & HANNAH MEISEL
https://abc7chicago.com/us-supreme-court-cases-illinois-gun-ban-assault-weapons/14183814/
— Chicago City Council sanctuary city referendum roundly defeated – Craig Wall
https://abc7chicago.com/migrants-in-chicago-city-council-meeting-sanctuary-mayor-brandon-johnson/14181793/
— Rideshare drivers protest outside Chicago Uber hub after driver killed while on the job – Jessica D’Onofrio and Tre Ward
https://abc7chicago.com/chicago-shooting-uber-driver-killed-mohammed-al-hejoj-gig-alliance-protest/14184302/

NBC5
— Chicago City Council votes against measure to ask voters about ‘Sanctuary City’ status. Chicago’s ‘Sanctuary City,’ or ‘Welcoming City’ ordinance has been in place since 1985.
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/chicago-politics/chicago-city-council-votes-against-measure-to-ask-voters-about-sanctuary-city-status/3303474/
— Activists celebrate city council voting against asking voters about ‘sanctuary city’ status
https://www.youtube.com/watch%3Fv%3D24z2I92-1UA
— Illinois bill will allow non-citizens to become police officers (COMMENT: Employers want cheap labor. If there had been as many non-citizens in America when I was young as there are now, they would have gotten the jobs that I got, and if not that, the wages that I got would have been lower.)
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/chicago-politics/illinois-bill-will-allow-non-citizens-to-become-police-officers/3303881/
(FROM THE ARTICLE: Reps. Mary Miller and Lauren Boebert were among Republicans to condemn the bill, arguing that the legislation would allow individuals who entered the U.S. illegally to apply for positions.)
— Chicago Public Schools’ Board of Ed passes plan that could impact selective enrollment. The change in policy, expected to be approved in 2024, could eliminate the opportunity for students to test into one of CPS’s selective high schools. (COMMENT: What did passing tests enable you to do? Passing tests enabled me a) to earn degrees from NIU in 1970, Loyola in 1976, DePaul in 1980, and IIT in 1997, b) to get hired by the Post Office in 1966, Firestone Stores in 1970, IRS in 1971, and GAO in 1980, c) to become a CPA in 1979, and d) to become a Certified Internal Auditor and licensed CPA in 1981.)
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/chicago-public-schools-board-of-ed-passes-plan-that-could-impact-selective-enrollment/3303699/
— Shelved Brighton Park migrant camp cost city of Chicago nearly $1 million
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/shelved-brighton-park-migrant-camp-cost-city-of-chicago-nearly-1-million/3303227/

CBS2
— 13 arrested as protesters block downtown Chicago bridge amid war in Gaza – JACOB SARRACINO
https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news/13-arrested-protesters-block-downtown-chicago-bridge-gaza/
— Chicago City Council blocks advisory referendum on sanctuary city status
https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/video/chicago-city-council-blocks-advisory-referendum-on-sanctuary-city-status/
— U.S. Supreme Court leaves Illinois assault weapons ban in place during appeals proceedings – MELISSA QUINN, ADAM HARRINGTON
https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news/u-s-supreme-court-leaves-illinois-assault-weapons-ban-place/
— Illinois offers rebates for electric vehicle purchases, but many find themselves ineligible – TARA MOLINA (COMMENT: I have bought many new vehicles since I was 17 in 1966. There were no rebates for any of them.)
https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news/illinois-rebates-electric-vehicle-purchases-ineligible/

FOX32
— Chicago protesters call for ceasefire in Israel-Hamas war, 13 arrested
https://www.fox32chicago.com/news/chicago-palestinian-protest-arrests
— Rosemont implements new ordinance to regulate migrant arrivals
https://www.fox32chicago.com/news/rosemont-new-ordinance-regulate-migrant-arrivals
— Chicago voters won’t get chance to weigh in on sanctuary city status, City Council decides – Joanie Lum
https://www.fox32chicago.com/news/chicagos-sanctuary-city-status-council
— Illinois assault weapons ban: US Supreme Court refuses to block law – AP
https://www.fox32chicago.com/news/illinois-assault-weapons-ban-us-supreme-court-refuses-to-block-law
— Chicago alderman blasts city council for refusing to send sanctuary status referendum to voters: ‘Scared of the truth here?’ Chicago Ald. Anthony Beale torched the City Council and Mayor Brandon Johnson for delaying a resolution that would allow residents to vote on whether to revoke the city’s sanctuary status amid the migrant crisis.
https://www.foxnews.com/video/6343094473112
https://www.fox32chicago.com/video/1381860

WTTW
— City Council Rejects Push to Ask Voters Whether Chicago Should Stay a Sanctuary City – Heather Cherone
https://news.wttw.com/2023/12/14/city-council-votes-16-31-reject-push-ask-voters-whether-chicago-should-stay-sanctuary
— US Supreme Court Refuses to Block New Illinois Law Banning Some High-Power Semiautomatic Weapons – Amanda Vinicky
https://news.wttw.com/2023/12/14/us-supreme-court-refuses-block-new-illinois-law-banning-some-high-power-semiautomatic

WGN RADIO
— Rosemont Mayor Brad Stephens: We need a better plan for migrants coming to Illinois – Pete Zimmerman
https://wgnradio.com/john-williams/rosemont-mayor-brad-stephens-we-need-a-better-plan-for-migrants-coming-to-illinois/

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— FRONT PAGE TOP OF FOLD: As police stations are cleared, some migrant families are separated, volunteers and migrants say – Nell Salzman
https://www.chicagotribune.com/immigration/ct-migrants-decompression-family-separations-20231215-bs2nq7mun5b4fndijdgd74nkgq-story.html
— Chicago begins impoundment of ‘rogue’ migrant buses as new ordinance toughens penalties – Nell Salzman and Jake Sheridan
https://www.chicagotribune.com/immigration/ct-migrant-rogue-buses-impound-20231215-q7udktivoneqlnkguv5qng7k3i-story.html
— Aldermen block plan to put sanctuary city question to Chicago voters – Alice Yin
https://www.chicagotribune.com/politics/ct-city-council-sanctuary-city-20231214-njlw74smhnhoxlqs2j33fcqojm-story.html
— Cook County mandates last-minute paid leave expansion – A.D. Quig
https://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/ct-cook-county-paid-leave-expansion-suburbs-20231214-zmnkl7zcabb4bo53yq2f3exxha-story.html
— Supreme Court declines to put hold on Illinois gun ban – Jeremy Gorner
https://www.chicagotribune.com/politics/ct-illinois-gun-ban-supreme-court-20231215-ushr6sx5ebcu3jxsv66dvntnwq-story.html
— Chicago Board of Ed votes to shift priorities from school choice to neighborhood schools – Sarah Macaraeg
https://www.chicagotribune.com/education/ct-cps-magnet-selective-enrollment-schools-20231215-hz3pm4bt65cmnjevqmc3ucteiu-story.html

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— Voters won’t get chance to weigh in on Chicago’s sanctuary city status, City Council decides. Ald. Anthony Beale’s proposed referendum would have asked voters in the March 19 primary: “Should the city of Chicago limit its designation as a sanctuary city by placing spending limits on its public funding?” – Fran Spielman
https://chicago.suntimes.com/city-hall/2023/12/14/24001474/chicago-city-council-anthony-beale-sanctuary-city-referendum-migrant-crisis
— Shelved Brighton Park migrant camp cost city nearly $1 million. State environmental regulators determined there were too many harmful metals and other toxic substances detected on the property for it to safely house asylum-seekers. – Mitchell Armentrout and Fran Spielman
https://chicago.suntimes.com/2023/12/13/24000647/brighton-park-migrant-camp-cost-chicago
— U.S. Supreme Court again refuses to block Illinois’ assault weapons ban. The high court had been asked to issue an injunction that would have blocked the year-old law, which prohibits the possession, manufacture or sale of semiautomatic rifles and high-capacity magazines. – Tina Sfondeles and Matthew Hendrickson
https://chicago.suntimes.com/politics/2023/12/14/24002020/u-s-supreme-court-refuses-to-block-illinois-assault-weapons-ban
— Chicago man sues former employer, union for denying gender-affirming care: ‘I was shattered’ Morgan Mesi says Breakthru Beverage Illinois denied coverage of a bilateral mastectomy and hormone therapy, according to a complaint filed in federal court Thursday. – Violet Miller
https://chicago.suntimes.com/2023/12/14/24001831/chicago-man-sues-employer-union-denying-gender-affirming-care
— Illinois NAACP president apologizes after likening migrants to ‘savages,’ rapists, burglars. Teresa Haley apologized Thursday, two days after comments she made surfaced in a video from a recent conference call of NAACP leaders. – Kade Heather
https://chicago.suntimes.com/politics/2023/12/14/23999428/illinois-naacp-president-teresa-haley-migrants-savages-rapists-burglars
— Brandon Johnson’s campaign fund has taken millions from unions with City Hall contracts. The campaign contributions are legal, but failed mayoral candidate Willie Wilson wants them banned in mayoral races. Ald. Gilbert Villegas wants to limit contributions to city officials from unions with city contracts. – Robert Herguth and Tim Novak
https://chicago.suntimes.com/2023/12/15/23998636/brandon-johnson-campaign-contributions-unions-labor-seiu-ctu-chicago-teachers-union

DAILY HERALD
— Suburbs scramble to exempt public safety employees from state’s on-demand paid-leave law – Eric Peterson
https://www.dailyherald.com/20231214/news/suburbs-scramble-to-exempt-public-safety-employees-from-states-on-demand-paid-leave-law/
— FRONT PAGE TOP OF FOLD WITH PICTURE: I should write a book about attorneys who have dumped me, that is, about attorneys who filed lawsuits for me, but then withdrew.  I would focus on why they withdrew.
https://www.dailyherald.com/20231215/news/like-doing-brain-surgery-on-yourself-why-lawyers-say-acting-as-your-own-attorney-is-a-bad-idea/

CRAIN’S CHICAGO BUSINESS
— Push for vote on Chicago’s sanctuary city status dies in City Council – Justin Laurence
https://www.chicagobusiness.com/politics/chicago-sanctuary-city-status-vote-effort-dies-city-council
— Chicago Tribune union members taking contract fight to Tribune Tower – Corli Jay
https://www.chicagobusiness.com/marketing-media/chicago-tribune-union-plans-rally-tribune-tower

JOURNAL & TOPICS
— Dropping Off Migrants On Street Corners Certainly Is ‘Inhumane’ – Todd Wessell
https://www.journal-topics.com/articles/droppoing-off-migrants-on-street-corners-certainly-is-inhumane/

PEORIA JOURNAL STAR
— U.S. Rep. Darin LaHood says there’s evidence to support a Biden impeachment inquiry – JJ Bullock
https://www.pjstar.com/story/news/politics/2023/12/14/darin-lahood-alleges-influence-peddling-in-biden-impeachment-inquiry/71919861007/

BOWLING GREEN DAILY NEWS
— McHenry County board incumbent wants primary opponent disqualified for misspelling ‘Republican’
https://www.bgdailynews.com/news/state/illinois-county-board-incumbent-wants-primary-opponent-disqualified-for-misspelling-republican/article_a9a2cab2-35a5-5b7e-b539-5c946d095437.html

WAND TV
— Why more women live in major East Coast counties while men outnumber them in the West – AP (COMMENT: What makes a man “quality?” How much of it is health, handsomeness, height, personality, values, religion, national origin, education, occupation, income, net worth, possessions, professional certifications and licenses, etc.? I got married when I was 29. I did not pass the CPA examination until I was 30, earn a master’s degree in accounting until I was 31, pass the Certified Internal Auditor examination until I was 32, and become a licensed CPA until I was 32. However, I had earned an MBA from Loyola when I was 27 and I had earned a bachelor’s degree in management from NIU when I was 21. I had bought condos when I was 27 and 25 and a new town home when I was 24. I had owned a 1972 Corvette since I was 23. I had gotten promoted to GS-12 ($92,279/year in today’s dollars) when I was 25. My wife had worked for the FBI. She had helped elect Big Jim Thompson. She is Catholic and I am Missouri Synod Lutheran. We met a Presbyterian singles event.)
https://www.wandtv.com/news/national/why-more-women-live-in-major-east-coast-counties-while-men-outnumber-them-in-the/article_c066c61f-2d91-5157-af20-2587fbab1bf9.html
(FROM THE ARTICLE: “It’s really tough to find quality men who share similar values,” Averbach said. There aren’t many singles groups that cater to her age group, she says, and when such groups put on events, they usually attract more women than men. Her county has a low sex ratio, which means there are more women than men. A high ratio indicates there are more men than women.)

DARIEN PATCH & BURR RIDGE PATCH & WESTERN SPRINGS PATCH
— Secrecy Again To Pick Darien Area Lawmaker? The GOP last time declined to give the names of applicants before its appointment. – David Giuliani
https://patch.com/illinois/darien-il/secrecy-again-pick-darien-area-lawmaker
https://patch.com/illinois/burrridge/secrecy-again-pick-burr-ridge-area-lawmaker
https://patch.com/illinois/westernsprings/secrecy-again-pick-western-springs-area-lawmaker

LEMONT PATCH
— Committee To Appoint Replacement For 82nd District Representative. The 82nd Representative District Committee will meet at Lemont Public Library at 4 p.m. on Dec. 20. – Andrea Earnest
https://patch.com/illinois/lemont/committee-appoint-replacement-82nd-district-representative

BLOCK CLUB CHICAGO
— City Impounds First ‘Rogue Bus’ Carrying Migrants Under New Policy. The ordinance is aimed at stopping bus companies from dropping off migrants late at night or without prior notice, often leaving officials scrambling to accommodate them. The city impounded the first bus Wednesday night. – Quinn Myers and Alex V. Hernandez
https://blockclubchicago.org/2023/12/14/city-will-start-impounding-fining-rogue-buses-that-skirt-rules-when-dropping-off-migrants/
— Controversial Sanctuary City Ballot Question Voted Down By City Council. The effort by alds. Anthony Beale and Ray Lopez has led to political turmoil at City Hall, but it will not move forward following Thursday’s vote. The effort by alds. Anthony Beale and Ray Lopez has led to political turmoil at City Hall, but it will not move forward following Thursday’s vote. – Quinn Myers
https://blockclubchicago.org/2023/12/14/alderpeople-vote-down-controversial-sanctuary-city-ballot-question/

CAPITOL FAX
— Morning briefing
https://capitolfax.com/2023/12/15/isabel%e2%80%99s-morning-briefing-203/
— Afternoon roundup
https://capitolfax.com/2023/12/14/isabel%e2%80%99s-afternoon-roundup-6/
— Morning briefing
https://capitolfax.com/2023/12/14/isabel%e2%80%99s-morning-briefing-202/

FROM ILLINOIS CENTER-RIGHT LEANING SOURCES

CENTER SQUARE ILLINOIS
— Full appeal expected after SCOTUS denies emergency injunction against Illinois’ gun ban – Greg Bishop
https://www.thecentersquare.com/illinois/article_2d547ee0-9ad0-11ee-a36c-c3db1bd6ec1e.html
— New Illinois law criminalizes impeding picket lines – Kevin Bessler
https://www.thecentersquare.com/illinois/article_2bfe2c36-9acf-11ee-b988-e7596c8b6db8.html
— Pentagon falls 41,000 short of reduced military recruitment goals – Brett Rowland
https://www.thecentersquare.com/national/article_b452eee2-9ac4-11ee-99c9-1b25ce2c88d8.html

EAST CENTRAL REPORTER
— Legal Challenges to Dems’ Gun Ban Continue Despite Setback
https://eastcentralreporter.com/stories/652954727-legal-challenges-to-dems-gun-ban-continue-despite-setback
— U.S. Supreme Court Denies Preliminary Injunction Against Illinois Democrats’ Firearms Ban
https://eastcentralreporter.com/stories/652954476-u-s-supreme-court-denies-preliminary-injunction-against-illinois-democrats-firearms-ban

COOK COUNTY RECORD
— SCOTUS Justice Barrett declines one invitation to step into IL gun ban fight, at least for now
https://cookcountyrecord.com/stories/652955684-scotus-justice-barrett-declines-one-invitation-to-step-into-il-gun-ban-fight-at-least-for-now

PARENTS DEFENDING EDUCATION
— Top Illinois STEM school stage protest over DEI (COMMENT: What percent of parents are anti-conservative, anti-Republican, anti-American, anti-White, anti-male, anti-older people, anti-rich people, anti-heterosexual, anti-traditional marriage, anti-traditional family, anti-Christian, anti-Protestant, anti-Italian American, anti-German American, and/or anti-those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time?)
https://defendinged.org/incidents/video-reveals-students-at-top-illinois-stem-school-stage-protest-over-dei-list-of-demands-includes-concrete-impacts-for-alleged-bias-offenders/

WIREPOINTS
— Illinois’ ruling class has decided to go full extremism on their policies, so now is the best time to fight back.
https://wirepoints.org/illinois-ruling-class-has-decided-to-go-full-extremism-on-their-policies-so-now-is-the-best-time-to-fight-back-wirepoints-on-with-jeff-daly-of-wzus-decatur-radio/

FROM NATIONAL CENTER-RIGHT LEANING SOURCES

WASHINGTON TIMES
— Our universities have become hubs of radical activism – Scott Walker
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2023/dec/14/our-universities-have-become-hubs-of-radical-activ/
— ‘Misinformation’ service NewsGuard targeted in defense bill – Bill Gertz (COMMENT: According to my critics/opponents, my GOPUSA ILLINOIS newsletters are full of misinformation. My critics/opponents destroy those like me a) who they cannot manipulate or dominate, b) who refuse to glorify and praise them, c) who refuse to pander to them, d) who refuse to serve as one of their operatives or dupes, e) who refuse to cover up their wrong doing, and/or f) who refuse to give them money. I should write a book about my critics/opponents. I would focus on those who have taken the most/biggest adverse actions against me.)
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2023/dec/13/inside-ring-misinformation-service-newsguard-targe/
(FROM THE ARTICLE: The 2024 defense authorization bill now in its final stages on Capitol Hill contains a provision that would restrict the Pentagon from spending money on an advertising agency that relies on the self-described “counter-misinformation” group NewsGuard, a blow to the left-leaning organization that critics say unfairly targets conservative media. The restriction in the proposed annual National Defense Authorization Act recently survived a House-Senate conference. The final bill is being taken up by both chambers this week. The provision calls on the defense secretary to ensure all ad agencies that contract with the Defense Department do not “place advertisements in news sources based on personal or institutional political preferences or biases, or determinations of misinformation.” The section also requires that the defense secretary and military service secretaries notify Congress whenever an ad agency employs NewsGuard, a similar British-based group called the Global Disinformation Index, or similar services. The provision is a response by several House Republicans who have said that self-appointed anti-misinformation watchdog groups are effectively being used to target conservative media outlets.)

WASHINGTON EXAMINER
— What would happen if a white mayor held a party for only white elected officials? – Christopher Tremoglie
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/opinion/what-would-happen-if-a-white-mayor-held-a-party-for-only-white-elected-officials
— DC bridge shut down by Jewish protesters calling for ceasefire in Gaza – Eden Villalovas
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/washington-dc-bridge-shut-down-jewish-protesters-calling-ceasefire-gaza
— Post office suffers an a-woke-ning – Quin Hillyer
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/magazine/opinion/post-office-suffers-an-a-woke-ning
— Supreme Court declines to halt Illinois assault-style rifle ban – Kaelan Deese
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/policy/courts/supreme-court-declines-halt-illinois-assault-rifle-ban

NEW YORK POST
— Huge line of thousands of migrants spotted trying to hop train to US border – Alex Oliveira
https://nypost.com/2023/12/14/news/huge-line-of-migrants-spotted-trying-to-hop-train-into-u-s/
— Angry drivers try to move Jewish protesters who shut down LA freeway during rush hour – Alyssa Guzman
https://nypost.com/2023/12/14/news/angry-drivers-try-to-move-jewish-protesters-who-shut-down-la-freeway-during-rush-hour/

AMAC
— The BorderLine: Biden Prefers To Put Your Safety At Risk And Play Recidivism Roulette With Criminal Aliens
https://amac.us/newsline/society/the-borderline-biden-prefers-to-put-your-safety-at-risk-and-play-recidivism-roulette-with-criminal-aliens/

AMERICAN CONSERVATIVE
— The Market for Failing Boys. School is girl-coded. Is it any wonder boys are struggling? – Carmel Richardson
https://www.theamericanconservative.com/the-market-for-failing-boys/

AMERICAN THINKER
— Was Illinois’ 2022 general election valid? – Marly Hornik and Ken Zitko
https://www.americanthinker.com/blog/2023/12/was_illinois_2022_general_election_valid.html
— The president of the Illinois NAACP called illegal aliens ‘savages’ – Andrea Widburg
https://www.americanthinker.com/blog/2023/12/the_president_of_the_illinois_naacp_called_illegal_aliens_savages.html
— Angelenos fight back after Gaza protestors shut down the 110 freeway – Monica Showalter
https://www.americanthinker.com/blog/2023/12/angelenos_fight_back_after_gaza_protestors_shut_down_their_110_freeway.html

BREITBART
— White House Sets Border Deal: 1 Million Illegals Per Year and $61 Billion for Ukraine – NEIL MUNRO
https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2023/12/15/white-house-border-deal-to-gop-1-million-illegals-per-year/
— Republicans Introduce Plan to Verify U.S. Citizenship for Mail-In Voters – JOHN BINDER
https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2023/12/14/republicans-introduce-plan-to-verify-u-s-citizenship-for-mail-in-voters/

CENTER FOR IMMIGRATION STUDIES
— The Size and Implications of the Immigrant Population. – Mark Krikorian, Steven A. Camarota, Rich Lowry, and Roy Beck
https://cis.org/Transcript/Panel-Transcript-Size-and-Implications-Immigrant-Population

DAILY CALLER
— Supreme Court Leaves Illinois Gun Restrictions In Place – KATELYNN RICHARDSON
https://dailycaller.com/2023/12/14/supreme-court-leaves-blue-states-gun-restrictions-place/
— Americans Must Choose Between Civilization — Or Its Destroyers – VICTOR DAVIS HANSON
https://dailycaller.com/2023/12/14/victor-davis-hanson-nihilism-anarchy-left-wing-civilization/

DAILY SIGNAL
— Will We Get a Bad Border Deal for Christmas? – Simon Hankinson
https://www.dailysignal.com/2023/12/14/will-we-get-a-bad-border-deal-for-christmas/

DAILY WIRE
— New York City Spending Tens Of Thousands On Migrant Meals That Get Trashed. 70,000 meals were wasted in less than three weeks. – Mairead Elordi
https://www.dailywire.com/news/new-york-city-spending-tens-of-thousands-on-migrant-meals-that-get-trashed

EPOCH TIMES
— Haley’s Top Backers Include Democrat Donors, Silicon Valley Billionaires. Former UN Ambassador Nikki Haley is tied to numerous political action committees that raised more than $28 million the last time they were required to disclose. – Austin Alonzo (COMMENT: He who pays the piper calls the tunes.)
https://www.theepochtimes.com/us/haleys-top-backers-include-democrat-donors-silicon-valley-billionaires-5546297

FOX NEWS
— Supreme Court allows Illinois semiautomatic weapons ban to stay in place. The Illinois law will continue to be litigated in the lower courts. – Adam Sabes
https://www.foxnews.com/politics/supreme-court-allows-illinois-semiautomatic-weapons-ban-stay-place
— White House prickles at ‘baseless,’ ‘no evidence’ Biden impeachment
https://www.foxnews.com/politics/fox-news-politics-wh-prickles-baseless-no-evidence-biden-impeachment

GOPUSA
— Give Us Educated, Skilled Immigrants Yearning To Support Themselves
https://www.gopusa.com/give-us-educated-skilled-immigrants-yearning-to-support-themselves/
— Tagging Evangelical Christians As A ‘Polarizing Extreme’
https://www.gopusa.com/tagging-evangelical-christians-as-a-polarizing-extreme/
— Trump Demands Action After 20 Percent Of Mail-In Voters Admit To Fraud In 2020 Election Survey
https://www.gopusa.com/trump-demands-action-after-20-percent-of-mail-in-voters-admit-to-fraud-in-2020-election-survey/

LEGAL INSURRECTION
— Chicago Mayor Blasted by Black Community for Favoring Illegal Immigrants. – Mary Chastain
https://legalinsurrection.com/2023/12/were-not-last-in-line-chicago-mayor-blasted-by-black-community-for-favoring-illegal-immigrants/

LIFE NEWS
— Pro-Life Americans Must Take on Abortion Tourism to Save More Babies From Abortion
https://www.lifenews.com/2023/12/14/pro-life-americans-must-take-on-abortion-tourism-to-save-more-babies-from-abortion/

MRC TV
— White House’s Bizarre Christmas Video Sparks Hilarious Reactions – BRITTANY M. HUGHES
https://www.mrctv.org/blog/brittany-m-hughes/i-thought-it-was-fake-white-houses-bizarre-christmas-video-sparks-hilarious

NATIONAL REVIEW
— Why Would Republicans Agree to 3,000 Illegal-Alien Crossings Per Day? – ANDREW C. MCCARTHY
https://www.nationalreview.com/corner/why-would-republicans-agree-to-3000-illegal-alien-crossings-per-day/

PJ MEDIA
— Chicago Aldermen Block Plan to Put Question of Sanctuary City Status on the Ballot – RICK MORAN
https://pjmedia.com/rick-moran/2023/12/14/chicago-aldermen-block-plan-to-put-question-of-sanctuary-city-on-the-ballot-n4924752
— Mayor Johnson Explains Why He Wanted to Camp Illegals on a Toxic Waste Dump – RICK MORAN
https://pjmedia.com/rick-moran/2023/12/14/mayor-johnson-explains-why-he-wanted-to-put-illegals-on-a-toxic-waste-dump-n4924742

TOWNHALL
— Biden’s Border Crisis Just Keeps Getting Worse, 13 Million Illegal Aliens Now In U.S. – Sarah Arnold |
https://townhall.com/tipsheet/saraharnold/2023/12/14/bidens-border-crisis-just-keeps-getting-worse-13-million-illegal-aliens-now-in-us-n2632434
— Meritocracy vs. DEI – Alan Joseph Bauer (COMMENT: All my coworkers who my Democrat superiors promoted over me were Democrats a) who were minority, female, younger, veteran, non-Protestant, non-German American, and/or had ancestors who had not been in America for a long time and b) who had less job-related work experience, less job-related education, and/or no professional certifications or licenses. I earned a) job-related bachelor’s degree in 1970, b) job-related master’s degrees in 1976, 1980, and 1997, c) job-related professional certifications in 1979, 1981, 1990, 1994, 1996, and 1997, and d) a job-related professional license in 1981.)
https://townhall.com/columnists/alanjosephbauer/2023/12/15/meritocracy-vs-dei-n2632418

ZERO HEDGE
— After Affirmative Action Win Over Harvard, Group Takes On West Point – TYLER DURDEN
https://www.zerohedge.com/political/after-affirmative-action-win-over-harvard-group-takes-west-point

FROM NATIONAL CENTER-LEFT LEANING SOURCES

ASSOCIATED PRESS
— Israeli military veteran tapped as GOP candidate in special election to replace George Santos – Anthony Izaguirre (COMMENT: From what I see, the leaders of the Illinois Republican Party, DuPage County Republican Central Committee, and Milton Township Republican Organization ever-increasingly want candidates who do not share Trump’s demographics: conservative, White, male, older, married, Protestant, German American, and/or have ancestors who have been in America for a long time.)
https://www.adn.com/nation-world/2023/12/14/israeli-military-veteran-tapped-as-gop-candidate-in-special-election-to-replace-george-santos/
(FROM THE ARTICLE: Republicans have picked a little-known county lawmaker who once served in the Israeli military as their candidate in a special election to replace ousted New York congressman George Santos, party officials said Thursday. Nassau County legislator and former Israeli paratrooper Mazi Pilip will face off against Democratic former congressman Tom Suozzi in a Feb. 13 special election for the seat, which includes northern parts of Queens and Long Island. The selection pits Pilip, a relatively unknown local lawmaker originally from Ethiopia, against a political veteran in Suozzi, who previously represented the district for six years during a lengthy career in Long Island politics.)

U.S. NEWS & WORLD REPORT
— Democrat and RINO leaders ever-increasingly promote more illegal immigration.
https://www.usnews.com/news/world/articles/2023-12-15/rise-in-mexican-cartel-violence-drives-record-migration-to-the-us

ABC NEWS & HUFFINGTON POST
— Democrats and RINOs ever-increasingly promote more LGBTQ.
https://abcnews.go.com/Politics/video/2024-presidential-candidates-stand-lgbtq-issues-105662334
https://www.huffpost.com/entry/we-live-here-the-midwest-lgbtq-documentary_n_6578f509e4b0fca7ad227d74

NEW YORK TIMES
— Hate-filled Republican-hating Republican-haters ever-increasingly run American universities.
https://www.nytimes.com/2023/12/14/opinion/harvard-desantis-florida-college.html
— State Dept.’s Fight Against Disinformation Comes Under Attack. The Global Engagement Center has become the focus of Republican-led criticism that the U.S. government coerces social media platforms into removing offensive content. – Steven Lee Meyers.
https://www.nytimes.com/2023/12/14/technology/state-department-disinformation-criticism.html

USA TODAY
— Democrats say “Biden is struggling to connect with key Democratic voters” and ask “Is Trump enough to fix it?”
https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/elections/2023/12/11/donald-trump-fear-joe-biden-democrats-electability-2024/71620167007/
— Those who promote illegal immigration promote migrant deaths. Because Democrat and RINO leaders promote illegal immigration, Democrat and RINO leaders promote migrant deaths.
https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/investigations/2023/11/30/us-mexico-border-sees-surge-migrant-deaths-el-paso-juarez/71751171007/?gnt-cfr=1
— Ever-increasingly, younger employees want older employees to retire. In 1993 when I was a 45-year-old GAO employee, because I had 25 years of federal seniority, I became eligible to take GAO’s early retirement “offer.” In 1997, my Democrat GAO superiors with the blessing of my Democrat GAO supervisors, coworkers, and subordinates succeeded in forcing me to take their “offer” which expired that year. They would not have done that if I had been a Democrat, minority, female, and/or veteran. It is called political affiliation discrimination, reverse discrimination, and age discrimination.
https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/careers/2023/12/14/older-workers-jobs-pew-research-study/71898652007/
(FROM THE ARTICLE: In a major demographic shift, the older workforce – some 11 million Americans – has quadrupled in size since the mid-1980s, driven by the graying of the U.S. population. The share of older Americans holding a job is also much greater. Roughly 1 in 5 Americans ages 65 and older (19%) are employed today – nearly double the share of those who were working 35 years ago, according to new data from the Pew Research Center.)

WALL STREET JOURNAL
— Most ‘Transgender’ Kids Turn Out to Be Gay. Subjecting them to medical interventions is the modern-day version of ‘conversion therapy.’ – Roy Eappen
https://www.wsj.com/articles/most-transgender-kids-turn-out-to-be-gay-gender-affirming-care-conversion-therapy-58111b2e
— From the U.S. to the U.K. to Australia, backlash builds against governments for failing to control immigration – Greg Ip (COMMENT: My critics/opponents want cheap labor, they reject the immigration plank in the Republican Party platform.)
https://www.wsj.com/world/americas/the-other-i-word-angering-voters-across-western-world-dc63345b

FORBES
— Elon Musk Says DEI ‘Must Die’ And Criticizes Diversity Schemes As ‘Discrimination’ – Robert Hart
https://www.forbes.com/sites/roberthart/2023/12/15/elon-musk-says-dei-must-die-and-criticizes-diversity-schemes-as-discrimination/
— Democrats and RINOs ever-increasingly use DEI to get rid of Republicans.
https://www.forbes.com/sites/brianbushard/2023/12/14/university-donors-lawmakers-target-dei-how-antisemitism-concerns-have-expanded-into-gop-culture-wars/?sh=4f0ba0a0585b

BLOOMBERG LAW
— Supreme Court Declines to Halt New Illinois Assault-Weapon Ban – Greg Stohr
https://news.bloomberglaw.com/us-law-week/supreme-court-declines-to-halt-new-illinois-assault-weapon-ban

PBS
— Chicago City Council Rejects Sanctuary City Ballot Question
https://www.pbs.org/video/chicago-city-council-rejects-sanctuary-city-ballot-question/

December 13, 2023

FROM ILLINOIS CENTER-LEFT LEANING SOURCES

ABC7
— Illinois NAACP president under fire for calling migrants ‘savages’ during Zoom meeting – Craig Wall
https://abc7chicago.com/illinois-naacp-president-teresa-haley-chicago-migrants/14173600/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uPL6QENPKTQ
— Giuliani trial: Moss says she feared for her life over fraud lies in defamation case – AP (COMMENT: Giuliani blamed Moss for Trump losing Georgia in 2020. My critics/opponents blame me and blame my GOPUSA ILLINOIS newsletters for losses suffered by their candidates on ballots in my precinct. More than just blame me, they ended my service as a) the Republican fundraiser for Wheaton Independence Day parades and fireworks in 2021, b) the chairman of TAPROOT Republicans of Illinois in 2012, c) the Milton Township Republican Organization webmaster in 2010 and 2004, and d) an officer of the Illinois Center Right Coalition (ICRC) in 2007. They almost got ICRC to censure me for my newsletters in 2006.)
https://abc7chicago.com/rudy-giuliani-election-fraud-lawsuit-shaye-moss/14172308/
— Democrats promote their civil fraud trial against Trump. Government is nasty/vicious. Politics is nasty/vicious. Democrats are nasty/vicious. While I worked for the Democrats who ran the Post Office, they promoted their disallowance of my sick leave request in 1968 and 1969 and b) their forcing me to resign in 1969. While I worked for the Democrats who ran IRS, they promoted a) their disallowance my travel vouchers in 1974 and my education deductions in 1978 and b) their not promoting to GS-13 after I earned an MBA from Loyola in 1976 and passed the CPA examination on my first attempt in 1979. GAO audits IRS. While I worked for the Democrats who ran GAO, they promoted a) their forcing me to take a $21,863/year (21%) pay cut in today’s dollars, that is, a downgrade from GS-12 Step 5 to GS-9 Step 10, to transfer from IRS to GAO in 1980, b) their keeping me off audits of IRS for all but 3 of the almost 18 years that I worked for GAO, c) their delaying my promotions to GS-11, GS-12, and GS-13 and never promoting me to GS-14, d) their always ranking me in the bottom half of my coworkers for pay for performance purposes, and e) their forcing me to take their early retirement “offer” in 1997 when I was 49 and giving my job and my preferred corner office to my Black subordinate. My Democrat Post Office, IRS, and GAO superiors would not have taken the aforesaid adverse actions against me if I had been a Democrat, minority, female, and/or veteran. My critics/opponents have absolutely no problem with what my Democrat Post Office, IRS, and GAO superiors did to me, in fact, they applaud it.
https://abc7chicago.com/3-things-to-know-about-trumps-defense-in-his-civil-fraud-trial/14174970/
— Democrats ever-increasingly defend Biden against impeachment.
https://abc7chicago.com/what-to-know-about-the-house-vote-to-formalize-the-biden-impeachmen/14174512/

NBC5
— Here are 64 new Illinois laws hitting the books in 2024 – James Neveau
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/chicago-politics/here-are-64-new-illinois-laws-hitting-the-books-in-2024/3301622/

CBS2
— West Loop Chicago business owners say no one is stopping brazen retail thefts
https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/video/west-loop-chicago-business-onwers-say-no-one-is-stopping-brazen-retail-thefts/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rs1vfphXxV4
— White House open to new border expulsion law, mandatory detention and increased deportations in talks with Congress – CAMILO MONTOYA-GALVE
https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news/immigration-white-house-congress-border-security-detention-deportation/

WGN9
— Calls for NAACP Illinois conference president to resign after racist remarks – Tahman Bradley, Peter Curi
https://wgntv.com/news/illinois/calls-for-naacp-illinois-conference-president-to-resign-after-racist-remarks/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pRRxAb6LRaw

FOX32
— Lawsuit reveals disturbing details: Chicago teacher accused of grooming and assaulting elementary students
https://www.fox32chicago.com/news/lawsuit-reveals-disturbing-details-chicago-teacher-accused-of-grooming-and-assaulting-elementary-students

WTTW
— As Deadline Looms, Assault Weapons Registration Rules Still Unresolved – Peter Hancock
https://news.wttw.com/2023/12/12/deadline-looms-assault-weapons-registration-rules-still-unresolved
— Chicago Officials Suspend Rules Limiting Access to City Council Meetings After Outcry – Heather Cherone
https://news.wttw.com/2023/12/12/chicago-officials-suspend-rules-limiting-access-city-council-meetings-after-outcry

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— Mayor Brandon Johnson reverses council public seating plan that had drawn fire – Alice Yin
https://www.chicagotribune.com/politics/ct-city-council-public-access-seating-policy-reversal-20231212-svaade5npvfynkxxxmiqbfxlbu-story.html

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— After backlash, Chicago City Council drops restrictive new rules to public seating at its meetings. The new rules were prompted after a number of intense and chaotic City Council meetings. – Mariah Woelfel
https://chicago.suntimes.com/city-hall/2023/12/12/23998931/chicago-city-council-public-seating-conduct-rules-restrictions-backlash-policy-dropped
— City Council set to alter paid leave ordinance, but not enough to satisfy business leaders. The proposed quick fixes include a six-month delay — until July 1 — in the requirement that businesses give Chicago employees five paid sick days and five paid vacation days per year. – Fran Spielman
https://chicago.suntimes.com/city-hall/2023/12/12/23998767/paid-leave-sick-vacation-days-ordinance-delay-restaurants-conventions-chicago-city-council-vote

DAILY HERALD
— EVs are economical and important for the climate, but they’ll still need roads to run on – Editorial
https://www.dailyherald.com/discuss/20231212/daily-herald-opinion-evs-are-economical-and-important-for-the-climate-but-theyll-still-need-roads-to-run-on
— Huntley schools take pass on proposed gender-affirming care ban – Claire O’Brien
https://www.dailyherald.com/20231212/article/huntley-schools-take-pass-on-proposed-gender-affirming-care-ban/
— Democrats use Texas woman to promote more abortion.
https://www.dailyherald.com/20231212/news/texas-woman-who-appealed-to-state-supreme-court-to-have-an-abortion-goes-elsewhere-for-one/
— FRONT PAGE TOP OF FOLD WITH PICTURE: Judge Kenneth Popejoy injured in explosion at Wheaton home
https://www.dailyherald.com/20231212/news/judge-injured-in-explosion-at-wheaton-home/
— No reason for Illinois to stand alone. Statistics suggest state should soften road test requirements for seniors. – Editorial
https://www.dailyherald.com/20231212/opinion/no-reason-for-illinois-to-stand-alone/

CRAIN’S CHICAGO BUSINESS
— State agrees it won’t enforce crisis pregnancy center fraud law – Jon Asplund
https://www.chicagobusiness.com/health-care/illinois-agrees-it-wont-enforce-crisis-pregnancy-center-fraud-law
— The City Council will revisit migrant issues that sparked chaos in October – Justin Laurence
https://www.chicagobusiness.com/politics/another-city-council-meeting-scheduled-chicagos-migrant-response
— The rich are getting richer in Illinois – John Pletz (COMMENT: Because my critics/opponents have lots of money, they use their operatives and their dupes to take adverse actions against me. I should write a book about my critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes.)
https://www.chicagobusiness.com/economy/tax-data-reveals-surge-illinoisans-earning-more-500000-year
(FROM THE ARTICLE: The number of Illinois taxpayers making more than $500,000 in 2021 surged 32% from the year before, according to the most recent income tax data from the Department of Revenue. The jump was more than three times as big as any annual increase seen in the previous five years. The pool of those earning above $500,000 grew to 93,655 people, or about 1.7% of Illinois residents who filed returns. In 2020, there were 70,958 taxpayers making over a half-million dollars, or 1.2% of the total. Nationally, the number of taxpayers topping $500,000 rose 35% in 2021, according to preliminary data from the Internal Revenue Service.)

WBBM
— Holiday shoppers in the Loop find migrant families lining the sidewalks – Brandon Ison
https://www.audacy.com/wbbm780/news/local/loop-holiday-shoppers-grapple-with-chicagos-migrant-crisis

SPRINGFIELD STATE JOURNAL REGISTER
— Proposed agreement would halt state penalties against anti-abortion counseling centers. Pritzker believes existing law still grants right to sue. – Patrick M. Keck
https://www.sj-r.com/story/news/politics/state/2023/12/12/federal-judge-might-block-anti-abortion-clinic-consumer-fraud-law/71885859007/
— Pritzker: State NAACP director Teresa Haley videotaped remarks about migrants ‘reprehensible’ – Steven Spearier
https://www.sj-r.com/story/news/local/2023/12/12/in-a-video-the-naacp-state-director-likens-migrants-to-savages/71897519007/

NPR ILLINOIS
— As deadline looms, assault weapons registration rules still unresolved – Peter Hancock
https://www.nprillinois.org/illinois/2023-12-12/as-deadline-looms-assault-weapons-registration-rules-still-unresolved
— Democrat leaders ever-increasingly crow about their success in promoting dependency on government and charity, LGBTQ, abortion, mass/illegal immigration, booze, gambling, pot, and other vices, diminishment of Second Amendment rights, patronage, political affiliation discrimination, reverse discrimination, age discrimination, hatred against Trump, and hatred against those who share Trump’s demographics.
https://www.nprillinois.org/2023-12-13/poll-where-republican-candidates-align-with-most-americans-and-where-they-dont

FOX ILLINOIS
— House pushes toward vote on formal impeachment inquiry against President Biden – AP
https://foxillinois.com/news/nation-world/house-pushes-toward-vote-on-formal-impeachment-inquiry-against-president-joe-biden-house-speaker-mike-johnson-son-hunter-biden-overseas-business-dealings-criminal-charges-subpoenaed-republican-gop-leaders

CENTRAL ILLINOIS PROUD
— Democrats ever-increasingly use Kate Cox in Texas to promote abortion.
https://www.centralillinoisproud.com/news/health-news/ap-kate-cox-sought-an-abortion-in-texas-a-court-said-no-because-she-didnt-show-her-life-was-in-danger/

NORTHERN PUBLIC RAIDO
— Harvard affirms President Claudine Gay will not step down over antisemitism testimony – Juliana Kim, Bill Chappell, Elissa Nadworny
https://www.northernpublicradio.org/2023-12-12/harvard-affirms-president-claudine-gay-will-not-step-down-over-antisemitism-testimony

GLEN ELLYN PATCH
— Democrats ever-increasingly push pot in DuPage County.
https://patch.com/illinois/glenellyn/cod-addresses-growing-industry-demand-new-cannabis-certificate

CHALKBEAT
— Chicago Public Schools leaders want to move away from school choice – Reema Aminand and Becky Vevea
https://www.chalkbeat.org/chicago/2023/12/12/chicago-public-schools-moves-away-from-school-choice/

POLITICO ILLINOIS
— On their road to abolishing the Second Amendment, Democrats ever-increasingly use mass shootings to diminish Second Amendment rights.
https://www.politico.com/newsletters/illinois-playbook/2023/12/13/white-house-targets-gun-violence-00131491

CAPITOL FAX
— Morning briefing
https://capitolfax.com/2023/12/13/isabel%e2%80%99s-morning-briefing-201/
— Afternoon roundup
https://capitolfax.com/2023/12/12/isabel%e2%80%99s-afternoon-roundup-4/
— NAACP IL President causes furor with horrific remarks about new arrivals
https://capitolfax.com/2023/12/12/naacp-il-president-causes-furor-with-horrific-remarks-about-new-arrivals/

FROM ILLINOIS CENTER-RIGHT LEANING SOURCES

WEST COOK NEWS
— Chad Koppie secures unopposed GOP nomination for Illinois 7th Congressional District
https://westcooknews.com/stories/652905422-chad-koppie-secures-unopposed-gop-nomination-for-illinois-7th-congressional-district

DUPAGE POLICY JOURNAL
— Jerry Evans endorsed by former DuPage County Board member Bob Larsen
https://dupagepolicyjournal.com/stories/652905969-evans-endorsed-by-former-dupage-county-board-member-bob-larsen

JOHN KASS
— There Are No Victims of The System – Dan Proft
https://johnkassnews.com/there-are-no-victims-of-the-system/

WIREPOINTS
— Illinois Attorney General Raoul surrenders in free speech case, but tries to hide it – Mark Glennon
https://wirepoints.org/illinois-attorney-general-raoul-surrenders-in-free-speech-case-but-tries-to-hide-it-wirepoints/
— The true racism in places like Evanston schools is their elimination of merit and achievement
https://wirepoints.org/the-true-racism-in-places-like-evanston-schools-is-their-elimination-of-merit-and-achievement-wirepoints-on-am-560-chicagos-morning-answer/

ILLINOIS REVIEW
— Trump Takes Historic 32-Point Lead in Iowa as IL GOP Establishment Stands behind Struggling DeSantis
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2023/12/trump-takes-historic-32-point-lead-in-iowa-as-il-gop-establishment-stands-behind-struggling-desantis.html

FROM NATIONAL CENTER-RIGHT LEANING SOURCES

WASHINGTON TIMES
— Illinois won’t prosecute pro-life pregnancy centers under ‘deceptive business practices’ law. Law was ‘stupid and very likely unconstitutional,’ federal judge said. – Mark A. Kellner
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2023/dec/12/illinois-wont-prosecute-pro-life-pregnancy-centers/
— Washington is obsessed with Trump, not the American people. ‘Never Trump elites led by washout Liz Cheney. – Sen. Bill Hagerty
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2023/dec/12/washington-is-obsessed-with-trump-not-american-peo/

WASHINGTON EXAMINER
— Of course Harvard didn’t fire Claudine Gay – Kaylee McGhee White
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/restoring-america/equality-not-elitism/of-course-harvard-didnt-fire-claudine-gay

NEW YORK POST
— Marjorie Taylor Greene warns ‘MAGA would revolt’ if Haley ran on Trump ticket – Ryan King
https://nypost.com/2023/12/12/news/marjorie-taylor-greene-predicts-maga-revolt-if-haley-on-trump-ticket/

AMERICAN THINKER
— True cost of charging an EV is equivalent to paying $17.33 a gallon of gas – Olivia Murray
https://www.americanthinker.com/blog/2023/12/true_cost_of_charging_an_ev_is_equivalent_to_paying_1733_a_gallon_of_gas_per_new_report_.html
— Campus antisemitism: ‘social justice’ gone haywire – Peter Clark
https://www.americanthinker.com/blog/2023/12/campus_antisemitism_social_justice_gone_haywire.html
— Young French conservative women push back against the Islamization of their beloved Europe – Olivia Murray
https://www.americanthinker.com/blog/2023/12/young_french_conservative_women_push_back_against_the_islamization_of_their_beloved_europe.html
— Michelle and Barack Obama’s latest movie warns not to trust white people – Andrea Widburg
https://www.americanthinker.com/blog/2023/12/michelle_and_barack_obamas_latest_movie_warns_not_to_trust_white_people.html

COLLEGE FIX
— Of course Harvard’s president is a diversity hire – MATT LAMB (COMMENT: The Democrats who ran GAO in 1980, IRS in 1971, and Post Office in 1966 hired me because they could not find a qualified Democrat, minority, female, younger person, or veteran who would take the job.)
https://www.thecollegefix.com/of-course-harvards-president-is-a-diversity-hire/

CONSERVATIVE HQ
— The Democrats’ Latest Dangerous Idea: Recruit Foreigners Into Our Military – George Rasley
https://www.conservativehq.org/post/the-democrats-latest-dangerous-idea-recruit-foreigners-into-our-military

DAILY CALLER
— Illinois AG Backs Off Crackdown On Pro-Life Pregnancy Centers – KATE ANDERSON (COMMENT: My deceptive critics/opponents hint/imply/argue/shout that what I do as your GOPUSA Illinois Editor is deceptive. I should write a book about my deceptive critics/opponents. Better yet, I should sue them.)
https://dailycaller.com/2023/12/12/blue-state-ag-not-enforce-law-punishing-pregnancy-centers-pro-life-views/
(COMMENT: Democratic Attorney General Kwame Raoul of Illinois announced Monday that he filed a motion agreeing not to enforce a state law that targeted pregnancy centers for using alleged “deceptive acts” to lead women away from getting an abortion.)
— Nurses Earn Credits For Listening To Podcasts On ‘Activism’ And ‘Rooting Out Racism’ – SARAH WILDER
https://dailycaller.com/2023/12/12/nurse-earn-credits-listen-podcast-activism-root-out-racism/

DAILY WIRE
— Illinois Agrees To Not Enforce Law Targeting Pro-Life Pregnancy Centers – Leif Le Mahieu
https://www.dailywire.com/news/illinois-agrees-to-not-enforce-law-targeting-pro-life-pregnancy-centers

FEDERALIST
— Leftists Cry About Trump’s ‘Fascism’ While Clinging To Their Own Totalitarian Leaders – MIKE DAVIS
https://thefederalist.com/2023/12/12/leftists-cry-about-trumps-fascism-while-clinging-to-their-own-totalitarian-leaders/
— Every Biden 2024 Scenario Is Deadly Dangerous
https://thefederalist.com/2023/12/12/every-biden-2024-scenario-is-deadly-dangerous/

FEDERATION FOR AMERICAN IMMIGRATION REFORM
— NYC’s Migrant Woes Spread to Suburbs
https://www.fairus.org/blog/2023/12/12/there-goes-neighborhood-nycs-migrant-woes-spread-suburbs

FOX NEWS
— Dems are petrified Trump will beat Biden. You won’t believe their latest plan. Hysteria on the left about 2024 and Biden’s likely opponent is reaching a fever pitch. – Liz Peek
https://www.foxnews.com/opinion/dems-petrified-trump-beat-biden-wont-believe-latest-plan
— The disturbing connection between BLM and antisemitism in the classroom. We should not be surprised – BLM’s antisemitic roots were on display years ago. – Rep. Burgess Owens
https://www.foxnews.com/opinion/disturbing-connection-between-blm-antisemitism-classroom
— Migrant who thanked Biden after entering US illegally is already in NYC with court date set for October 2024. Fiscal Year 2023 has broken new records, with more than 2.4 million migrant encounters. – Bradford Betz
https://www.foxnews.com/politics/migrant-who-thanked-biden-entering-us-illegally-already-nyc-court-date-set-october-2024
— Diversity scam led to university antisemitism scandal. Years of racially divisive university rules and rhetoric helped create campus antisemitism. – Ying Ma
https://www.foxnews.com/opinion/diversity-scam-university-antisemitism-scandal

GOPUSA
— Democrats Combine All Their Gun Control Plans Into One Comprehensive Bill
https://www.gopusa.com/democrats-combine-all-their-gun-control-plans-into-one-comprehensive-bill/

NATIONAL REVIEW
— Planned Parenthood Received Nearly $2 Billion in Federal Funding over Three-Year Span, GAO Probe Finds – BRITTANY BERNSTEIN
https://www.nationalreview.com/news/planned-parenthood-received-nearly-2-billion-in-federal-funding-over-three-year-span-congressional-probe-finds/

NEWSMAX
— Chicago Suburbs Reject Migrant Buses Amid Influx Crisis – Nick Koutsobinas
https://www.newsmax.com/newsfront/chicago-suburbs-migrant-buses-immigration-crisis/2023/12/12/id/1145727/
— Trump Gains More Youth Votes in New Polls – George Mentz
https://www.newsmax.com/finance/georgementz/trump-biden-2024/2023/12/12/id/1145688/

PJ MEDIA
— IL State NAACP Chair Goes Off on Epic Rant Against Migrant ‘Savages’ – RICK MORAN
https://pjmedia.com/rick-moran/2023/12/13/il-state-naacp-chair-goes-off-on-epic-rant-against-migrant-savages-n4924704

REAL CLEAR POLITICS
— Dershowitz: Universities Should Immediately Abolish DEI And Identity Studies Departments – Tim Hains
https://www.realclearpolitics.com/video/2023/12/12/dershowitz_we_should_immediately_abolish_black_studies_gay_studies_jewish_studies_departments.html

THOMAS MORE SOCIETY
— Pro-Life Ministries Victorious Against State of Illinois’ Attack on Pregnancy Centers – Tom Ciesielka
https://www.thomasmoresociety.org/news/pro-life-ministries-victorious-against-state-of-illinois-attack-on-pregnancy-centers

TOWNHALL
— The Future of Harvard’s President Has Been Decided – Katie Pavlich
https://townhall.com/tipsheet/katiepavlich/2023/12/12/the-future-of-harvards-president-has-been-decided-n2632306

WESTERN JOURNAL
— Illegal Alien Insults All Americans During Interview at Border – Mike Landry
https://www.westernjournal.com/illegal-alien-insults-americans-interview-border-dont-care/

ZERO HEDGE
— Shocking Video Reveals Democrats Stuffed Nearly 3,000 Illegals Into Chicago Warehouse – TYLER DURDE
https://www.zerohedge.com/political/shocking-video-reveals-democrats-stuffed-nearly-3000-illegals-chicago-warehouse
— Universities Better Get Ahead Of Surging Anti-Woke Backlash… – TYLER DURDEN
https://www.zerohedge.com/political/universities-better-get-ahead-surging-anti-woke-backlash

FROM NATIONAL CENTER-LEFT LEANING SOURCES

ABC NEWS
— Democrats crow about their success in making children sexually active LGBTQers.
https://abcnews.go.com/US/wireStory/supreme-court-rejects-appeal-bans-conversion-therapy-lgbtq-105551273

ASSOCIATED PRESS
— Hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-haters promote Sununu who promotes Haley.
https://apnews.com/article/haley-sununu-new-hampshire-presidential-election-990cc5cf71b5ae6d50c87cb91e95bfeb

CNN
— Biden seeks to preempt GOP attempts to slash federal workforce with new proposal – Kevin Liptak (COMMENT: I worked for the Democrats who ran IRS 1971-1980 and who ran GAO 1980-1997. While I worked for GAO, Republicans slashed GAO’s workforce by 3,000, from over 6,000 to under 3,000. My Democrat GAO superiors punished me viciously for that. They forced me to take a $21,863/year (21%) pay cut in today’s dollars, that is, a downgrade from GS-12 Step 5 to GS-9 Step 10, to transfer from IRS to GAO in 1980. They kept me off audits of IRS for all but 3 of the almost 18 years that I worked for GAO. They delayed my promotions to GS-11, GS-12, and GS-13 and never promoting me to GS-14. They always ranking me in the bottom half of my coworkers for pay for performance purposes. They forced me to take their early retirement “offer” in 1997 when I was 49 and gave my job and my preferred corner office to my Black subordinate.)
https://www.cnn.com/2023/09/16/politics/biden-federal-workforce-gop/index.html

WASHINGTON POST
— Tesla recalls 2 million cars with ‘insufficient’ Autopilot safety controls – Leo Sands
https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2023/12/13/tesla-autopilot-recall/

WALL STREET JOURNAL
— The Biggest Root Cause of Crime Is Fatherlessness. Children are likelier to finish high school and stay out of trouble if they’re brought up by two parents. – Jason L. Riley
https://www.wsj.com/articles/the-biggest-root-cause-of-crime-is-fatherlessness-single-motherhood-5cdfe763
— Some employers are giving workers advance notice of their layoffs so they can look for a new job. – Te-Ping Chen and Lindsay Ellis (COMMENT: My Democrat GAO superiors falsely led me to believe that they were going to let me work until I was eligible for regular retirement when I would be 55 in 2003. But starting at the end of August in 1997, they made it all too clear that if I did not take their early retirement “offer” which expired at the end of September, my next 6 years would be a living hell.)
https://www.wsj.com/lifestyle/careers/the-long-goodbye-why-laid-off-employees-are-still-on-the-job-7efc55ab

FORBES
— Democrat and RINO employers ever-increasingly use DEI to not hire Republicans, to not retain Republicans, to not promote Republicans, and to get rid of Republicans.
https://www.forbes.com/sites/mayarichard-craven/2023/12/13/have-you-hired-a-dei-consultant-heres-why-you-should/

GILLETT NEWS
— Religious Diversity – Casey Martinez (COMMENT: Virtually none of my superiors, supervisors, coworkers, and subordinates were Protestant while I worked for GAO 1980-1997, IRS 1971-1980, Firestone Stores 1970-1972, and Post Office 1966-1969 and very few were Republican, German American, and/or had ancestors who had been in America for a long time. Virtually all of them were Democrat and many of them and times most of them were minority, female, veteran, and/or younger than me.)
https://gillettnews.com/news/religious-diversity-in-israel-a-mosaic-of-faiths/315405/

MARIST POLL
— Democrats, Libertarians, Greens, Independents, and RINOs want Republican candidates to lose. They want the Republican Party to dump its platform and become Democrat-lite, Libertarian-lite, Green-lite, Independent-lite, and/or RINO. They want the Republican Party to dump voters who are heterosexual, conservative, Republican, American, White, male, older, non-poor, married, parents, gun-owners, Christian, Protestant, Italian American, German American, and those whose ancestor have been in America for a long time.
https://maristpoll.marist.edu/polls/2024-presidential-election-tossup-issues/

NPR
— Trump allies want federal civil servants to serve the president, not the agency – H.J. Mai and Steve Inskeep (COMMENT: My critics/opponents destroy those like me a) who they cannot manipulate or dominate, b) who refuse to glorify and praise them, c) who refuse to pander to them, d) who refuse to serve as one of their operatives or dupes, e) who refuse to cover up their wrong doing, and/or f) who refuse to give them money. I should write a book about my critics/opponents. I would focus on those who have taken the most/biggest adverse actions against me.)
https://www.npr.org/2023/08/07/1192432628/conservatives-mull-how-2nd-trump-presidency-could-reshape-the-federal-government

ATLANTIC
— Democrat leaders and RINO leaders ever-increasingly crow about their success in replacing voters who have demographics that vote for Republicans with voters who have demographics that vote for Democrats and RINOs. Ever-increasingly Democrat leaders and RINO leaders replace those who are heterosexual, conservative, White, male, older, non-poor, Protestant, German American, and those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time with those who are LGBTQ, liberal, minority, female, younger, poor, non-Protestant, non-German American, and those whose ancestors have not been in America for a long time.
https://www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archive/2023/12/vivek-ramaswamy-great-replacement-theory/676329/

SALON
— My ancestors would not have immigrated to America during the 1840s and 1850s from what is now Germany if America had not been a Christian nation. On my father’s side, they sent all their children to Trinity Lutheran Grade School in Crete.
https://www.salon.com/2023/12/13/how-convinced-themselves-america-was-meant-to-be-a-christian-nation/

SHRM
— While I worked for the Democrats who ran GAO 1980-1997, they took the following adverse actions against me, but according to the 7th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals, they were not adverse actions: a) they force me to take their early retirement “offer” in 1997 when I was 49 years old and they gave my job and my preferred corner office to my Black subordinate, b) they always ranking me in the bottom half of my coworkers for pay for performance purposes, c) they delayed my promotions to GS-11, GS-12, and GS-13 and never promoting me to GS-14, d) they kept me off audits of IRS for all but 3 of the almost 18 years that I worked for GAO, and e) they forced me to take a $21,863/year (21%) pay cut in today’s dollars, that is, a downgrade from GS-12 Step 5 to GS-9 Step 10, to transfer from IRS to GAO in 1980. They took the aforesaid adverse actions against me because I complained about patronage, political affiliation discrimination, and age discrimination. Starting in 1988, they took more adverse actions against me because I became an active member in a class action lawsuit that charged them with reverse discrimination, age discrimination, and retaliation.
https://www.shrm.org/resourcesandtools/legal-and-compliance/employment-law/pages/court-report-reprimand-adverse-action-retaliation.aspx

FED WEEK
— Other recently introduced bills in Congress include: HR-6581, to require that federal employees and others alleging age discrimination need to prove only that age was among the reasons an employer took an adverse action against them, overturning a court decision requiring them to prove that the employer would not have taken the action except for discriminatory reasons.
https://www.fedweek.com/fedweek/new-bills-va-pay-military-spouse-remote-work-age-discrimination/

GOVERNMENT EXECUTIVE
— Vivek Ramaswamy wants term limits for federal employees – TOM SHOOP (COMMENT: Why doesn’t Ramaswamy rail against discrimination against federal employees who are Republican and White, male, older, non-veteran, Protestant, German American, and/or have ancestors who have been in America for a long time?)
https://www.govexec.com/workforce/2023/06/meet-long-shot-presidential-candidate-who-wants-term-limits-federal-employees/387960/

December 9, 2023

FROM ILLINOIS CENTER-LEFT LEANING SOURCES

ABC7
— ‘Rogue’ buses are trying to dump migrants in Cicero and leave to avoid Chicago fines – Craig Wall
https://abc7chicago.com/chicago-migrants-in-cicero-metra-bus-fine/14155918/
— CAIR Executive Director Nihad Awad pushes back on criticism for October 7 comment – Christian Piekos
https://abc7chicago.com/cair-director-nihan-awad-israel-hamas/14155569/
— Democrats ever-increasingly promote more LGBTQ. How successful have Democrats been promoting more LGBTQ in your county, in your township, in your municipality, and in your school district?
https://abc7chicago.com/out-100-lgbtq-community-strong-hands-gym-diego-cevallos-garzon/14155014/

CBS2
— Kinzinger says he’s politically “homeless,” and if Trump is the nominee, he’ll vote for Biden – MAJOR GARRETT (COMMENT: My critics/opponents side with Kinzinger.)
https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news/republican-adam-kinzinger-if-trump-is-gop-nominee-vote-for-biden-the-takeout/
— Records shed light on contract for tents, city cracks down on buses – SABRINA FRANZA
https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news/chicago-migrant-crisis-contract-tents/

FOX32
— Chicago looks to implement stricter rules for migrant bus operators
https://www.fox32chicago.com/news/chicago-migrant-bus-operators-stricter-rules

WTTW
— Committee Endorses Push to Expand Chicago’s Hate Crime Law – Heather Cherone (COMMENT: Hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-haters ever-increasingly promote more hatred against those who share Trump’s demographics.)
https://news.wttw.com/2023/12/08/committee-endorses-push-expand-chicago-s-hate-crime-law
— Chicago Officials Revise Rules Limiting Access to City Council Meetings After Warning – Heather Cherone
https://news.wttw.com/2023/12/08/chicago-officials-revise-rules-limiting-access-city-council-meetings-after-warning

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— Johnson administration begins filing lawsuits against operators of ‘rogue buses’ of migrants – Sarah Freishtat and Alice Yin
https://www.chicagotribune.com/business/ct-biz-migrant-busing-fines-lawsuit-20231209-hks4osf5jnge5im5ulyorlfbpm-story.html

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— How a 2024 election questionnaire puts candidates in an awkward spot. A question posed by Equality Illinois brings to mind a state law that says legislators cannot promise action on a bill in exchange for a contribution. – Rich Miller
https://chicago.suntimes.com/columnists/2023/12/8/23994208/questionnaire-candidates-state-law-legislators-cannot-promise-action-contributions-rich-miller
— Democrats and RINOs, that is, liberals and moderates, ever-increasingly a) run America and b) make it clear that they are going to use government get rid of Republicans, that is, conservatives, once and for all.
https://chicago.suntimes.com/columnists/2023/12/8/23992587/hypocrisy-moms-for-liberty-ziegler-house-speaker-mike-johnson-pious-gop-frauds-gene-lyons
— Antisemitism comes from both far left and far right. – Mona Charen
https://chicago.suntimes.com/columnists/2023/12/8/23993701/antisemitism-far-left-right-share-hatred-jews-israel-hamas-war-palestinians-muslims-mona-charen
— Why youth homelessness is a big problem in Cook County – Bryan Samuels (COMMENT: Democrat success in destroying traditional marriage and destroying the traditional family promotes homelessness.)
https://chicago.suntimes.com/2023/12/8/23988093/homelessness-youth-black-men-boys-cook-county-housing-instability-bryan-samuels-chapin-hall
— City Council panel advances new 311 ‘hate incident’ reporting plan. The “Chi vs. Hate” ordinance aims to collect reports of disturbing acts that might fall short of a crime, but hint at more troubling actions to come, as hate crimes spike in Chicago and beyond. – Mitchell Armentrout (COMMENT: Hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-haters ever-increasingly promote more hatred against those who share Trump’s demographics.)
https://chicago.suntimes.com/city-hall/2023/12/8/23994211/chicago-hate-crime-reporting-311-debra-silverstein

CRAIN’S CHICAGO BUSINESS
— State health plan declares racism a public health crisis – Dilpreet Raju (COMMENT: Democrats ever-increasingly run Illinois.)
https://www.chicagobusiness.com/politics/state-health-plan-declares-racism-public-health-crisis

KANE COUNTY CHRONICLE
— Races to watch in Kane and DuPage counties – Alicia Fabbre
https://www.shawlocal.com/kane-county-chronicle/2023/12/08/election-season-is-here-races-to-watch-in-kane-and-dupage-counties/

STATELINE
— Kevin McCarthy endorses Trump for president and would consider serving in his Cabinet – AP
https://www.mystateline.com/news/politics/ap-kevin-mccarthy-endorses-trump-for-president-and-would-consider-serving-in-his-cabinet/

BLOCK CLUB CHICAGO
— City Leaders Ramp Up Pressure On Feds To Issue Work Permits For All Immigrants. A resolution urging the federal government to expand work permit eligibility to current undocumented residents passed the city’s Committee on Immigrant and Refugee Rights Thursday. – Madison Savedra
https://blockclubchicago.org/2023/12/08/city-leaders-double-down-on-pressure-for-feds-to-issue-work-permits-for-all-immigrants/

CAPITOL FAX
— Afternoon roundup
https://capitolfax.com/2023/12/08/isabels-afternoon-roundup-22/
— Report examines Illinois women’s political power (COMMENT: My critics/opponents reject the equal opportunity (no race or gender based preference giving) plan in the Republican Party platform. I should write about those who have blamed me and my GOPUSA ILLINOIS newsletters the most for Republican women a) not running for offices and b) not winning elections.)
https://capitolfax.com/2023/12/08/report-examines-illinois-women%e2%80%99s-political-power/
(FROM THE REPORT: Republican women lawmakers voiced how their party is falling behind…I find that in the Republican Party they are trying harder to get a mix because…we lost a lot of Republican women. They were turned off by our party so the idea is now to make a push for getting more women to run for office because of that and because we need to get to those people that are undecided or turned off by the party. So I feel that there’s a big push here now. But we are certainly more open and willing to bring in more women now because we need to bring back these women that were so turned off [by] our party.” – Evelyn Sanguinetti (R-IL) Former Lieutenant Governor. . .I know the House Republicans, [we] were always involved in looking for candidates and we love to have women. The problem is…a lot of times [women] don’t want to do it or they don’t pass the litmus tests that are now being imposed.” – Christine Radogno (R-IL) Former State Senate Minority Leader)

FROM ILLINOIS CENTER-RIGHT LEANING SOURCES

CENTER SQUARE ILLINOIS
— Revised gun ban rules to be reviewed as Jan. 1 deadline approaches. One-quarter of one percent of gun ID holders register banned items. – Greg Bishop
https://www.thecentersquare.com/illinois/article_88364b20-9618-11ee-b69d-b30a22dad439.html
— Research shows link between strong families and less crime – Kevin Bessler (COMMENT: Democrats ever-increasingly a) destroy traditional marriage and b) destroy the traditional family.)
https://www.thecentersquare.com/illinois/article_08db486e-9602-11ee-9e78-0b453de54b6a.html

DUPAGE POLICY JOURNAL
— Mark Rice, 8th Congressional District candidate: ‘The sanctuary city status sounds so great until the politicians have to put our tax money where their mouth is’
https://dupagepolicyjournal.com/stories/652875527-rice-the-sanctuary-city-status-sounds-so-great-until-the-politicians-have-to-put-our-tax-money-where-their-mouth-is
— Niki Conforti, Republican candidate of 6th Congressional District: ‘Nice way to walk out on the party, McCarthy’
https://dupagepolicyjournal.com/stories/652872336-conforti-republican-candidate-of-6th-congressional-district-nice-way-to-walk-out-on-the-party-mccarthy

EAST CENTRAL REPORTER
— As Registration Deadline Approaches, Pritzker Administration Asks Supreme Court to Deny Gun Ban Injunction
https://eastcentralreporter.com/stories/652876612-as-registration-deadline-approaches-pritzker-administration-asks-supreme-court-to-deny-gun-ban-injunction

LAKE COUNTY GAZETTE
— Jim Carris, 10th Congressional District candidate: ‘Senator Kirk has a legacy of being an independent leader and working across the aisle to deliver for the families of Illinois’
https://lakecountygazette.com/stories/652875529-carris-10th-congressional-district-candidate-senator-kirk-has-a-legacy-of-being-an-independent-leader-and-working-across-the-aisle-to-deliver-for-the-families-of-illinois

MCHENRY TIMES
— Jerry Evans, 11th Congressional District candidate: ‘State’s Attorney Bob Berlin – a true unsung hero in Illinois’
https://mchenrytimes.com/stories/652875528-evans-11th-congressional-district-candidate-state-s-attorney-bob-berlin-a-true-unsung-hero-in-illinois

WIREPOINTS
— Why you should miss Squeezy the Pension Python – Mark Glennon
https://wirepoints.org/why-you-should-miss-squeezy-the-pension-python-wirepoints/

MCHENRY COUNTY BLOG
— McHenry County Contributing to Turning Longmeadow Parkway from a Tollway to a Freeway Saving Users $200-$300 per Year
https://mchenrycountyblog.com/2023/12/08/mchenry-county-contributing-to-turning-longmeadow-parkway-from-a-tollway-to-a-freeway-saving-users-200-200-per-year/
— Revolving Door for Woman Arrested for Not Showing Up for Court
https://mchenrycountyblog.com/2023/12/08/revolving-door-for-woman-arrested-for-not-showing-up-for-court/
— Where Are the Feminists, the #metooer’s?
https://mchenrycountyblog.com/2023/12/07/where-are-the-feminists-the-metooers/

— Susan Catania, R.I.P.
https://mchenrycountyblog.com/2023/12/07/susan-catania-r-i-p/
— IL-11: Bill Foster Condemned by Jerry Evans and Qasim Rashid for Present Vote on Antisemitism House Resolution
https://mchenrycountyblog.com/2023/12/07/israel/
— 61 Republicans File for Precinct Committeeperson
https://mchenrycountyblog.com/2023/12/07/republicans-file-for-precince-committeeperson/
— 66 Democrats File for Precinct Committeeperson
https://mchenrycountyblog.com/2023/12/06/democrats-file-for-precinct-committeeperson/
— Kenneally Points To More Holes in Democrats’ So-Called SAFE-T Act
https://mchenrycountyblog.com/2023/12/07/kenneally-points-to-more-holes-in-democrats-so-called-safe-t-act/
— One Result of Democrats’ Banning Holding Illegals in McHenry and Kankakee County Jails
https://mchenrycountyblog.com/2023/12/07/one-result-of-democrats-banning-holding-illegals-in-mchenry-and-kankakee-county-jails/
— Feds Take Over Another Case Cook County State’s Attorney Foxx Could Have Handled
https://mchenrycountyblog.com/2023/12/06/feds-take-over-another-case-cook-county-states-attorney-foxx-could-have-handled/

ILLINOIS POLICY INSTITUTE
— ‘ILLINOIS IS BACK,’ BUT ONLY IN PRITZKER’S ACTIVE IMAGINATION – Paul Vallas
https://www.illinoispolicy.org/vallas-illinois-is-back-but-only-in-pritzkers-active-imagination/

FROM NATIONAL CENTER-RIGHT LEANING SOURCES

WASHINGTON EXAMINER
— Illinois legislator Brad Halbrook wants oversight on migrant housing spending – Andrew Hensel
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/illinois-legislator-wants-oversight-on-migrant-housing-spending
— Jordan slaps Mayorkas with subpoena over documents on ‘catch-and-release’ immigrants – Anna Giaritelli
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/house/jordan-mayorkas-subpoena-criminal-catch-and-release
— Boycotting done right
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/magazine/opinion/boycotting-done-right
— Until DEI offices are closed, don’t expect better college presidents – Editorial (COMMENT: My critics/opponents have always promoted Affirmative Action and DEI.)
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/opinion/editorials/until-dei-offices-are-closed-dont-expect-better-college-presidents

NEW YORK POST
— Campus antisemitism was predictable — and a top-school degree may soon be worthless – Victor Davis Hanson
https://nypost.com/2023/12/08/opinion/campus-antisemitism-was-predictable-and-a-top-school-degree-may-soon-be-worthless/

AMERICAN FAMILY ASSOCIATION
— Target Continues to Cross the Line – MONICA COLE
https://www.afa.net/the-stand/culture/2023/12/target-continues-to-cross-the-line/

AMERICAN THINKER
— The time has come to hold Mayorkas accountable – William Davis
https://www.americanthinker.com/blog/2023/12/the_time_has_come_to_hold_mayorkas_accountable.html
— The wicked witch of D.C. – Allen Hurt
https://www.americanthinker.com/blog/2023/12/the_wicked_witch_of_dc.html

BIZ PAC REVIEW
— Billionaire says Harvard president got her job because of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) score – Vivek Saxena (COMMENT: My critics/opponents have always promoted Affirmative Action and DEI. What is your DEI score? My DEI score is extremely low because I am not liberal, moderate, Democrat, Libertarian, Green, Independent, RINO, minority, female, young, LGBTQ, poor, veteran, non-Protestant, non-German American, and my ancestors have been in America for a long time.)
https://www.bizpacreview.com/2023/12/08/billionaire-says-harvard-president-got-her-job-because-of-diversity-equity-and-inclusion-score-1418327/

BLAZE
— Defense bill expands parental rights after Pentagon schools pushed ‘Marxist,’ woke agenda – CANDACE HATHAWAY (COMMENT: I should write about my critics/opponents who claim to be religious, conservative, and/or Republican, but push wokeism. Most commonly, they push dependency on government and charity, LGBTQ, abortion, mass/illegal immigration, booze, gambling, pot, and other vices, abolition of the Second Amendment, patronage, political affiliation discrimination, reverse discrimination, and/or age discrimination. I would focus on those who have taken the most/biggest adverse actions against me.)
https://www.theblaze.com/news/defense-bill-expands-parental-rights-after-pentagon-schools-allegedly-pushed-marxist-woke-agenda
— Candace Owens is wrong: Victoria’s Secret is nothing to celebrate – HELEN ROY
https://www.theblaze.com/align/candace-owens-is-wrong-victorias-secret-is-nothing-to-celebrate

BREITBART
— Despite the Pandering, Hispanics Disapprove of Eric Adams Most of All – JOHN NOLTE
https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2023/12/08/nolte-despite-pandering-hispanics-disapprove-eric-adams-most/
— Joe Biden Turns to Hollywood Elite for Fundraiser as Job Approval Craters to Lowest of Presidency – DAVID NG
https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2023/12/08/joe-biden-turns-to-hollywood-elite-for-fundraiser-as-job-approval-craters-to-lowest-of-presidency/
— Boston-Area K-12 Schools to Receive Migrant Children After Families Housed in Local Hotels – WARNER TODD HUSTON
https://www.breitbart.com/immigration/2023/12/08/boston-area-k-12-schools-receive-migrant-children-families-housed-local-hotels/
— 50,000 Migrants Apprehended at Southern Border in December’s First Wee – BOB PRICE
https://www.breitbart.com/border/2023/12/08/exclusive-50000-migrants-apprehended-at-southern-border-in-decembers-first-week/
— Billionaire Bill Ackman Claims Harvard President Claudine Gay was Hired Because of DEI Initiative – ALANA MASTRANGELO (COMMENT: My critics/opponents have always promoted Affirmative Action and DEI.)
https://www.breitbart.com/tech/2023/12/08/billionaire-bill-ackman-claims-harvard-president-claudine-gay-was-hired-because-of-dei-initiative/
— GOP Candidates Given Okay to Partake in Debates Not Approved by RNC – NICK GILBERTSON (COMMENT: The Illinois Republican Party (IRP), DuPage County Republican Central Committee (DCRCC), and Milton Township Republican Organization (MTRO) never “approved” of TAPROOT Republicans of Illinois or Illinois Center Right Coalition (ICRC). I should write a book about past and present IRP, DCRCC, and MTRO leaders who disapproved of, if not despised, if not hated TAPROOT and ICRC. I would focus on those leaders who have taken the most/biggest adverse actions against me.)
https://www.breitbart.com/2024-election/2023/12/08/gop-candidates-given-okay-to-partake-in-debates-not-sanctioned-by-rnc/

DAILY CALLER
— Jim Jordan Subpoenas Mayorkas For Info On Illegal Immigrants Charged With ‘Serious’ Crimes That Were Released Into US – JENNIE TAER
https://dailycaller.com/2023/12/08/jim-jordan-subpoenas-mayorkas-for-info-on-illegal-immigrants-charged-with-serious-crimes-that-were-released-into-us/
— Jim Jordan Subpoenas Mayorkas For Info On Illegal Immigrants Charged With ‘Serious’ Crimes That Were Released Into US – JENNIE TAER
https://dailycaller.com/2023/12/08/jim-jordan-subpoenas-mayorkas-for-info-on-illegal-immigrants-charged-with-serious-crimes-that-were-released-into-us/
— GOP Debate Outs Two Candidates (Haley and Christie) As Parents’ Worst Nightmare – MARY ROOKE
https://dailycaller.com/2023/12/08/gop-debate-outs-two-candidates-as-parents-worst-nightmare-haley-christie/

CENTER FOR IMMIGRATION STUDIES
— Biden’s Border Policies Have No ‘Limiting Principle’ to Control Illegal Entries. And that’s a big problem. Either the policies will give way, or the country will. – Andrew R. Arthur
https://cis.org/Arthur/Bidens-Border-Policies-Have-No-Limiting-Principle-Control-Illegal-Entries

COLLEGE FIX
— NIU hosts seminar on ending ‘White Linguistic Hegemony’ – DANIEL NUCCIO (COMMENT: Democrats ever-increasingly do everything that they can to turn Blacks against Whites.)
https://www.thecollegefix.com/niu-hosts-seminar-on-ending-white-linguistic-hegemony/
— Higher ed’s hypocrisy fully exposed for refusal to condemn calls to eradicate Jews – DAVE HUBER
https://www.thecollegefix.com/higher-eds-hypocrisy-fully-exposed-for-refusal-to-condemn-calls-to-eradicate-jews/

FEDERALIST
— California Law Would Fine Retailers For Only Having ‘Girl’ And ‘Boy’ Toy Sections – TRISTAN JUSTICE
https://thefederalist.com/2023/12/08/california-law-would-fine-retailers-for-only-having-girl-and-boy-toy-sections/

FEDERATION FOR AMERICAN IMMIGRATION REFORM
— Illegal Alien After Crossing Border: “I Love You Joe Biden! Thank You for Everything” – Joey Chester
https://www.fairus.org/blog/2023/12/08/illegal-alien-after-crossing-border-i-love-you-joe-biden-thank-you-everything

FOX NEWS
— Mayor Adams declares ‘help is not on the way’ from the federal government as NYC struggles with migrant crisis. Adams says he did not leave DC with a sense of optimism. – Alexander Hall
https://www.foxnews.com/media/mayor-adams-declares-help-not-way-from-the-federal-government-nyc-struggles-migrant-crisis

LEGAL INSURRECTION
— Border Crisis: Fetterman Lectures Democrats, Illegal Crossings Ramp up in California. Fetterman: “I hope Democrats can understand that it isn’t xenophobic to be concerned about the border. It’s a reasonable conversation, and Democrats should engage.” – Mary Chastain
https://legalinsurrection.com/2023/12/border-crisis-fetterman-lectures-democrats-illegal-crossings-ramp-up-in-california/

MRC TV
— Trucking Company Fined $700K By Biden Admin For Checking Green Cards Of Job Seekers – ERIC SCHEINER
https://www.mrctv.org/blog/eric-scheiner/what-trucking-company-fined-700k-biden-admin-checking-green-cards-job-seekers

NTD
— Every Dollar Given to Biden Admin Accelerates ‘Millions of Illegal Aliens’ Into US
https://www.ntd.com/every-dollar-given-to-biden-admin-accelerates-millions-of-illegal-aliens-into-us-border-security-expert_959331.html

NATIONAL REVIEW
— Jordan Subpoenas Mayorkas for Failing to Provide Documents on Criminal Aliens – DAVID ZIMMERMANN
https://www.nationalreview.com/news/jordan-subpoenas-mayorkas-for-failing-to-provide-documents-on-criminal-aliens/

NEW AMERICAN
— DHS Considering Sending CBP Agents to Mexico to Fast-track Border Crossings – Luis Miguel
https://thenewamerican.com/us/immigration/report-dhs-considering-sending-cbp-agents-to-mexico-to-fast-track-border-crossings/

SPECTATOR
— How progressivism locks the left into a suicide pact. The far-left’s self-defeating internal contradictions have become increasingly apparent. – Lewis M. Andrews
https://thespectator.com/topic/progressivism-left-suicide-pact/

FROM NATIONAL CENTER-LEFT LEANING SOURCES

MSN
— ‘Go Woke, Go Broke’ Is Proving True Among Major Companies – Claire O’Hare
https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/news/go-woke-go-broke-is-proving-true-among-major-companies/ar-AA1ldBsD

MSNBC
— Democrats ever-increasingly run America and replace voters who have demographics that vote for Republicans with voters who have demographics that vote for Democrats. Demographics that vote for Republicans include: conservative, White, male, older, non-poor, in a traditional marriage, parents, Protestant, German American, and those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time. Demographics that vote Democrats include: liberal, minority, female, younger, poor, not in a traditional marriage, non-parents, non-Protestant, non-German American, and those whose ancestors have not been in America for a long time.
https://www.msnbc.com/inside-with-jen-psaki/ramaswamy-ugly-great-replacement-rant-rcna128811

NEWSWEEK
— Democrats crow about their success in getting religious leaders to promote the anti-religious Democrat Party platform. Mass/illegal immigration dramatically weakens America. Without a strong America, anti-religious socialists, communists, and dictators will not only destroy all religions, they will destroy the world.
https://www.newsweek.com/thousands-sign-christian-petition-condemning-maga-gops-cruel-policies-1850836

NBC NEWS & NEWSWEEK & ABC LOS ANGELES
— Democrats ever-increasingly promote more LGBTQ. How successful have Democrats been promoting more LGBTQ in your county, in your township, in your municipality, and in your school district?
https://www.nbcnews.com/nbc-out/out-pop-culture/keep-yuletide-gay-20-queer-holiday-films-rcna128718
https://www.newsweek.com/health-information-gap-making-lgbtq-americans-sick-opinion-1849824
https://abc7.com/stonewall-inn-brick-awards-gala-lgbtq-leaders-honored-gives-back-initiative/14152579/

ABC NEWS
— Migrant encampments surge at border as asylum process bottlenecks. ABC News’ Mireya Villarreal reports on the growing number of tent cities that are popping up along the southern border as migrants from across the world show up in hopes of being granted asylum.
https://abcnews.go.com/US/video/migrant-encampments-surge-border-asylum-process-bottlenecks-105513101

NBC NEWS
— Chicago reels from fallout of toxic metals at proposed migrant shelter camp. Several aldermen are calling for the resignation of city officials and, in the meantime, a network of churches is helping to shelter and employ recent arrivals. – Selina Guevara, Maura Barrett and Matthew Mata
https://www.nbcnews.com/news/latino/chicago-reels-fallout-toxic-metals-proposed-migrant-shelter-camp-rcna128697

NEW YORK TIMES
— Finding a Santos Successor Is Proving No Simple Task for Republicans. Party leaders have vowed not to repeat the vetting mistakes they made with the expelled congressman. But getting to yes is proving messy. – Nicholas Fandos (COMMENT: How important will the successor’s DEI score be? What is your DEI score? My DEI score is extremely low because I am conservative, Republican, White, male, old, non-poor, non-veteran, Protestant, German American, and my ancestors have been in America for a long time, that is, because I am not liberal, moderate, Democrat, Libertarian, Green, Independent, RINO, minority, female, young, LGBTQ, poor, veteran, non-Protestant, non-German American, and my ancestors have been in America for a long time.)
https://www.nytimes.com/2023/12/08/nyregion/santos-republican-candidates.html

WASHINGTON POST
— University presidents flunk the humanity test – Jennifer Rubin
https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2023/12/09/university-presidents-antisemitism/

GILLETT NEWS
— The Decline of the Republican Party in Illinois: A Changing Political Landscape – Roy Wright
https://gillettnews.com/news/the-decline-of-the-republican-party-in-illinois-a-changing-political-landscape/300570/
(FROM THE ARTICLE: Illinois, a state known for its vibrant diversity and political battleground, has seen a significant shift in its political landscape in recent years. While it remains a politically diverse state, the dominance of the Democratic Party has become increasingly evident, as the Republican Party struggles to maintain a significant foothold. So, what is the current state of the Republican Party in Illinois? Recent data indicates that only about 26% of registered voters in Illinois identify as Republicans. This number has experienced a steady decline over the past few decades, as the Democratic Party has gained more support. The changing demographics of the state play a significant role in this shift. With urban areas like Chicago experiencing substantial population growth, these regions tend to lean heavily towards the Democratic Party. The Republican Party, on the other hand, has faced challenges in appealing to a diverse electorate and resolving internal divisions within the party. Being a Republican means aligning with the Republican Party, which advocates for limited government intervention, lower taxes, and conservative social policies. On the other hand, being a Democrat means identifying with the Democratic Party, which favors a more active government role in social and economic issues, higher taxes on the wealthy, and progressive social policies. The decline of the Republican Party in Illinois is not merely a reflection of the state’s political makeup but also a result of various factors. Changing demographics, internal party divisions, and difficulties in appealing to a diverse electorate have all contributed to the party’s struggles. In summary, the Republican Party represents only a small fraction of registered voters in Illinois, accounting for approximately 26%. With changing demographics and internal divisions, the Democratic Party has gained a significant advantage in terms of voter registration and political power. Illinois continues to be a politically diverse state, but the current landscape leans in favor of the Democratic Party.)
— Illinois: A Political Patchwork – Casey Martinez
https://gillettnews.com/news/illinois-a-political-patchwork/300396/
(FROM THE ARTICLE: Illinois, a state located in the heart of the Midwest, has long been associated with the Democratic Party. However, the reality of Illinois’ political landscape is far more complex than it may initially appear. With a diverse population and a rich political history, Illinois has proven time and time again that it cannot be easily labeled as a “blue state.” While the state has consistently supported Democratic presidential candidates in recent elections, there are significant pockets of Republican-leaning areas that challenge this assumption. The city of Chicago, a Democratic stronghold, has undeniably played a crucial role in shaping Illinois’ political dynamics. Its progressive policies and diverse population have contributed to Illinois’ reputation as a Democratic stronghold. However, it is essential to acknowledge that Chicago does not represent the entire state. Beyond the bustling city limits, Illinois reveals a political patchwork. In the rural areas of southern and central Illinois, conservative values hold sway, often aligning with the Republican Party. These regions, with their own unique histories and cultural nuances, challenge the notion of a uniformly blue Illinois. To be considered a “blue state,” Illinois must demonstrate consistent and overwhelming support for Democratic candidates across the state. While the state leans Democratic, its political diversity highlights the presence of Republican-leaning areas that cannot be ignored. In the end, Illinois is a political melting pot, defying simplistic labels. It is a state where a complex interplay of ideologies and values create a political patchwork that cannot be neatly categorized as strictly blue or red. To truly understand Illinois’ political landscape, one must embrace the intricacies and nuances that exist within the state’s diverse communities.)

WALL STREET JOURNAL & FORBES & HR MORNING
— My critics/opponents have always promoted Affirmative Action (AA) and Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI). Democrats and RINOs ever-increasingly use AA and DEI to get rid of Republicans, and especially Republicans who are conservative, White, male, older, non-veteran, non-poor, married, gun-owners, Protestant, German American, and/or have ancestors who have been in America for a long time.
https://www.wsj.com/tech/championing-diversity-from-inside-google-7e86e566
https://www.forbes.com/sites/jamesfarrell/2023/12/08/university-of-wisconsin-agrees-to-freeze-dei-expansion-in-deal-with-state-republicans-who-stalled-raises/
https://www.hrmorning.com/articles/6-dei-pitfalls-to-avoid/

NEWNAN TIMES HERALD
— Paying the Piper – Lawrence W. Reed (COMMENT: He who pays the piper calls the tunes. No one calls my tunes. All the time and money needed to put GOPUSA ILLINOIIS newsletters together and to send them out each and every morning comes from me. Of course, that makes my critics/opponents furious, and especially those who compete directly against me. I should write a book about my critics/opponents who claim to be religious, conservative, and/or Republican, but who do everything that they can a) to stop me from sending out the newsletters and b) to stop everyone from reading them. I would focus on those who compete directly against me. I would focus on those who have taken the most/biggest adverse actions against me. I would focus on those who did everything that they could to stop me from reporting on the DeSantis Elmhurst event earlier this year. I would focus on those who ended my role as the Republican fundraiser for Wheaton Independence Day parades and fireworks in 2021.)
https://www.times-herald.com/opinion/paying-the-piper/article_fb39e28a-0fa9-11ee-ba42-533e41f61045.html

DULUTH NEWS TRIBUNE
— I know you hate the paywall, but it’s how my job exists – Jay Gabler (COMMENT: www.gopillinois.com and GOPUSA ILLINOIS newsletters have always been and they will forever be free and contain no advertising or donation requests. Of course, that makes my critics/opponents furious, and especially those who compete directly against me. I should write a book about my critics/opponents who claim to be religious, conservative, and/or Republican, but who do everything that they can a) to stop me from sending out the newsletters and b) to stop everyone from reading them. I would focus on those who compete directly against me. I would focus on those who have taken the most/biggest adverse actions against me. I would focus on those who did everything that they could to stop me from reporting on the DeSantis Elmhurst event earlier this year. I would focus on those who ended my role as the Republican fundraiser for Wheaton Independence Day parades and fireworks in 2021.)
https://www.duluthnewstribune.com/lifestyle/arts-and-entertainment/front-row-seat-i-know-you-hate-the-paywall-but-its-how-my-job-exists

INSTITUTE FOR NONPROFIT NEWS
— Consider distributing your news content via these third-party platforms (COMMENT: I am a nonprofit news aggregator. News websites should not paywall nonprofit news aggregators like me. I should publish a list of all the news websites that paywall me. I would highlight those that paint themselves as being pro-conservative and/or pro-Republican.)
https://inn.org/resources/content-distribution-and-licensing/

December 7, 2023

FROM ILLINOIS CENTER-LEFT LEANING SOURCES

ABC7
— Website calls Chicago ‘sanctuary city’ for migrants as billboards for SF, NYC pop up in El Paso, TX
https://abc7chicago.com/el-paso-texas-billboards-chicago-migrants/14148278/
— Trump raises new alarms, saying he wouldn’t be a ‘dictator’ except on ‘Day One’ At a Fox town hall in Iowa, he avoided answering whether he would “abuse power.” – Jonathan Karl
https://abc7chicago.com/donald-trumps-fox-news-sean-hannity-dictator-comments/14148050/
— City scrambling to determine next steps for migrants in Chicago after camp scrapped by state. Aldermen call for resignation of those in charge of Brighton Park camp for Chicago migrants. – Diane Pathieu
https://abc7chicago.com/migrants-in-chicago-how-many-are-us-immigration/14147846/


NBC5
— After rejection of Brighton Park migrant site, 3 Aldermen call for resignation of Johnson administration officials – Bennett Haeberle
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/after-rejection-of-brighton-park-migrant-site-3-aldermen-call-for-resignation-of-johnson-administration-officials/3296839/
— What’s next for migrants in Chicago after state halts Brighton Park site? If not the Brighton Park site, where will the city house an influx of migrants as winter arrives?
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/whats-next-for-migrants-in-chicago-after-state-halts-brighton-park-site/3296526/
— Pritzker releases stern statement after Chicago blames state for Brighton Park migrant site troubles. If not the Brighton Park site, where will the city house an influx of migrants as winter arrives?
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/illinois-governors-office-releases-stern-statement-after-chicago-blames-state-for-brighton-park-migrant-site-troubles/3296726/
— New Trump administration will come after the media, ally warns – Ruxandra Iordache
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/business/money-report/new-trump-administration-will-come-after-the-media-ally-warns/3296295/
— 4 Republicans debate in narrowed stage in Alabama
https://www.nbcchicago.com/top-videos-home/4-republicans-debate-in-narrowed-stage-in-alabama/3297155/

CBS2
— Crowds, record day of revenue point to comeback on Chicago’s Magnificent Mile – JERMONT TERRY
https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news/crowds-record-day-revenue-comeback-magnificent-mile/

WGN9
— 3 busloads of migrants arrive in Chicago, 4 more expected Wednesday night- Andrea Medina, Peter Curi
https://wgntv.com/news/chicago-news/2-busloads-of-migrants-arrive-in-chicago-5-more-expected-wednesday/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xbH30rUZ0bI
— Christie slams Ramaswamy: ‘Most obnoxious blowhard in America’ – Julia Mueller,
https://wgntv.com/news/politics/christie-slams-ramaswamy-most-obnoxious-blowhard-in-america/
— Christie: I’m here to tell the truth about Trump, he’s ‘unfit’ – Andrew Dorn
https://wgntv.com/news/politics/christie-im-here-to-tell-the-truth-about-trump-hes-unfit/

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— The Republican debate field was asked about Trump. But most of the stage’s attacks focused on Nikki Haley. – AP
https://www.chicagotribune.com/politics/ct-aud-nw-republican-primary-debate-20231207-nz5ccz6aore4xi34n3l2mhesuy-story.html
— Democrats ever-increasingly push more pot.
https://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/lake-county-news-sun/opinion/ct-lns-selle-pot-shops-st-1207-20231206-b6lnyzjmczdwpjnnlet6xecue4-story.html
— Democrats evert-increasingly promote more hatred against Trump.
https://www.chicagotribune.com/opinion/commentary/ct-column-donald-trump-presidency-insurrection-act-chapman-20231207-mxvpo7kalfbolctx3jexw7v6ke-story.html
— Gary councilman files election board complaint over precinct committeeman’s residency – Carrie Napoleon (COMMENT: Ever since 2004, when the Milton Township Republican Organization (MTRO) Vice Chairman and therefore incoming MTRO chairman moved out of her precinct, my MTRO critics/opponents have punished me severely for my refusing to cover that up. I should write a book about that.)
https://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/post-tribune/ct-ptb-gary-election-complaint-st-1207-20231206-c57jpzknpjhixourajcs27sazu-story.html

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— ALL OF THE FRONT PAGE: Chicago seeing largest spike in robberies in over 20 years, analysis shows. There were nearly 4,900 robberies between July 1 and Nov. 26, an increase of more than 55% compared to the total for the previous five months. That’s the largest increase in robberies between consecutive five-month periods since at least 2001. – Sophie Sherry and Alden Loury (COMMENT: The Democrat Party platform promote poverty and crime.
https://chicago.suntimes.com/crime/2023/12/7/23984643/armed-robbery-crime-violence-police-austin-west-town-humboldt-park

CRAIN’S CHICAGO BUSINESS
— Ken Griffin keeps wallet closed as presidential race heats up – Laura Davison, Katherine Burton, Amanda Gordon and Bill Allison
https://www.chicagobusiness.com/politics/ken-griffin-keeps-wallet-closed-presidential-race-heats
— In wake of Brighton Park migrant shelter flap, three Council members call for resignations – Justin Laurence
https://www.chicagobusiness.com/politics/chicago-migrant-crisis-brighton-park-failure-spurs-aldermanic-call-resignations

BLOOMINGTON PANTAGRAPH
— As winter approaches, relationship between Illinois governor, Chicago mayor cools – Brenden Moore
https://pantagraph.com/news/state-regional/government-politics/as-winter-approaches-relationship-between-illinois-governor-chicago-mayor-cools/article_270efa72-9479-11ee-82ef-eff73fd460ec.html

NEWS CHANNEL 20
— Democrats ever-increasingly push more pot. Needless-to-say, all candidates, elected officials, and party leaders should be asked about their pot usage.
https://newschannel20.com/newsletter-daily/cannabis-revenues-continue-to-climb-in-illinois

CAPITOL FAX
— Morning briefing
https://capitolfax.com/2023/12/07/isabel%e2%80%99s-morning-briefing-197/
— Afternoon roundup
https://capitolfax.com/2023/12/06/isabels-afternoon-roundup-20/

FROM ILLINOIS CENTER-RIGHT LEANING SOURCES

CENTER SQUARE ILLINOIS
— Illinois asks Supreme Court to deny injunction in gun ban challenge. Justice Barratt distributes Caulkins’ gun ban challenge, conflict of interest case to conference. – Greg Bishop
https://www.thecentersquare.com/illinois/article_69bebdea-9482-11ee-adb3-23a6cbdbd327.html
— More taxpayer funds going toward migrant meals – Andrew Hensel
https://www.thecentersquare.com/illinois/article_45a8173e-9488-11ee-a902-fb261e941b0a.html
— Durbin accused of blocking subpoenas, lying about Jeffrey Epstein flight logs – Kevin Bessler
https://www.thecentersquare.com/illinois/article_d8cf7b54-9471-11ee-8996-236ba3759a73.html

PRAIRIE STATE WIRE
— IL GOP: ‘Time and time again, the Majority Party has shut down meaningful anti-corruption proposals’
https://prairiestatewire.com/stories/652855946-il-gop-time-and-time-again-the-majority-party-has-shut-down-meaningful-anti-corruption-proposals

COOK COUNTY RECORD
— Cook County falls just short of being ranked America’s worst ‘Judicial Hellhole’ – Jonathan Bilyk (COMMENT: My critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes side with all the defendants in all the lawsuits that I have filed. I should write a book about those lawsuits, the defendants, their attorneys, and the adverse actions that they continue to take against me. In retrospect, with benefit of hindsight, I should have gotten restraining orders.)
https://cookcountyrecord.com/stories/652856938-cook-county-falls-just-short-of-being-ranked-america-s-worst-judicial-hellhole

WIREPOINTS
— Inflation can’t save Illinois from its worst-in-nation pension crisis – Ted Dabrowski and John Klingner
https://wirepoints.org/new-2023-data-inflation-cant-save-illinois-from-its-worst-in-nation-pension-crisis-wirepoints/

ILLINOIS REVIEW
— Exposed: Mayor Johnson’s Migrant Camp Debacle!
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2023/12/exposed-mayor-johnsons-migrant-camp-debacle.html

FROM NATIONAL CENTER-RIGHT LEANING SOURCES

WASHINGTON TIMES
— Winners and losers in the fourth GOP presidential debate
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2023/dec/6/gop-debate-winners-and-losers/
— Second-tier candidates bitterly brawl in final GOP debate – Susan Ferrechio
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2023/dec/6/second-tier-candidates-bitterly-brawl-final-gop-de/
— GOP debate turns into early pile-up on Haley by DeSantis, Ramaswamy – Seth McLaughlin
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2023/dec/6/gop-debate-turns-into-early-pile-up-on-nikki-haley/
— Former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy announces retirement from Congress at year’s end – Alex Miller
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2023/dec/6/kevin-mccarthy-former-house-speaker-announces-reti/
— McCarthy’s exit further diminishes GOP’s majority, jeopardizes spending and policy bills – Alex Miller
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2023/dec/6/kevin-mccarthys-exit-further-diminishes-gops-major/
— Biden’s EV mandate rejected by House Republicans, moderate Democrats – Ramsey Touchberry
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2023/dec/6/joe-bidens-ev-mandate-rejected-by-house-republican/
— Empty federal buildings could house illegal immigrants, senator says. DHS HQ is 69% unused, Social Security offices 93% vacant. – Stephen Dinan
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2023/dec/6/empty-federal-buildings-could-house-illegal-immigr/

WASHINGTON EXAMINER
— Democrats turn on Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson in latest fiasco over immigrant crisis – Anna Giaritelli
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/policy/immigration/democrats-turn-on-chicago-mayor-brandon-johnson-immigrant-crisis#google_vignette
— Boston considers allowing immigrants with ‘legal status’ to vote in local elections – Misty Severi (COMMENT: According to Democrats and to RINOs, anyone in America who says they want amnesty has “legal status” in America.)
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/policy/immigration/boston-considers-allowing-noncitizen-legal-immigrants-vote-local-elections
— Republican debate: Transgender rules expose divisions among GOP candidates – Mabinty Quarshie
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/republican-debate-transgender-divisions

NEW YORK POST
— 12,000 migrants cross Southern border in a single day Tuesday — highest total ever – David Propper
https://nypost.com/2023/12/06/news/12000-migrants-cross-southern-border-in-a-single-day-tuesday-highest-total-ever-sources/
— Republican debate splits over transgender kid surgeries: ‘Mutilating these minors’ – Victor Nava
https://nypost.com/2023/12/06/news/gop-candidates-clash-on-transgender-issues-at-fourth-primary-debate/
— Republicans quickly dogpile on Nikki Haley in fourth debate – Ryan King
https://nypost.com/2023/12/06/news/republicans-quickly-dogpile-on-nikki-haley-in-fourth-debate/

AMERICAN THINKER
— What Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion is Doing to the Navy? – Brent Ramsey
https://www.americanthinker.com/articles/2023/12/what_diversity_equity_and_inclusion_is_doing_to_the_navy.html

BREITBART
— Senate Republicans Stage Walkout Against Biden’s Open Borders – NEIL MUNRO
https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2023/12/06/senate-republicans-stage-walkout-against-bidens-open-borders/
— Vivek Ramaswamy: Deporting America’s Illegal Alien Population Can Be Done with Existing Law – JOHN BINDER
https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2023/12/06/vivek-ramaswamy-deporting-americas-illegal-alien-population-done-existing-law/
— Nikki Haley Repeats Amnesty Offer for Pre-2021 Illegal Aliens – NEIL MUNRO
https://www.breitbart.com/2024-election/2023/12/06/nikki-haley-repeats-amnesty-offer-pre-2021-illegal-aliens/
— Republicans Block Ukraine Aid Bill, Demanding More Funds for Border Crisis – NEIL MUNRO
https://www.breitbart.com/economy/2023/12/06/republicans-block-democrats-funding-mass-illegal-migration/
— Dem Sen. Coons: ‘Legitimate Case’ IRS Has Abused Audits, But It Needs More Agents – IAN HANCHETT (COMMENT: My Democrat IRS superiors disallowed my education deductions. They disallowed my job-related graduate business courses at Loyola 1972-1976 and my job-related graduate accounting courses at DePaul 1976-1980. They would not have done that if I had been a Democrat, female, minority, or veteran. I should write a book about that. Overwhelmingly, those who side with my Democrat IRS superiors are Democrats, minorities, females, and/or veterans a) who never took job-related graduate courses and/or did not have to pay for those courses.)
https://www.breitbart.com/clips/2023/12/06/dem-sen-coons-legitimate-case-irs-has-abused-audits-but-it-needs-more-agents/
(FROM THE ARTICLE: On Tuesday’s broadcast of CNBC’s “Squawk Box,” Sen. Chris Coons (D-DE) said that “there is a legitimate case to be made that, in some instances in the past, the IRS has overused its audit authority” but defended additional IRS funding enacted by the Biden administration without legislative guarantees it won’t be used to audit taxpayers making under $400,000. While discussing increased funding for the IRS, co-host Joe Kernen asked, “You don’t worry about weaponizing the IRS again, Senator? You saw what happened. You were there for Lois Lerner, weren’t you? Maybe you weren’t.”)
— Christie Attacks ‘Dictator’ Trump: ‘He Wants to Exact Retribution’ – NICK GILBERTSON
https://www.breitbart.com/2024-election/2023/12/06/christie-attacks-dictator-trump-he-wants-to-exact-retribution/
— Chris Christie Joins Nikki Haley: Feds Should Not Ban Child Sex Changes – KATHERINE HAMILTON
https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2023/12/06/chris-christie-joins-nikki-haley-feds-not-ban-child-sex-changes/
— Vivek Ramaswamy Tells Chris Christie to ‘Have a Nice Meal’ – PAUL BOIS
https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2023/12/06/watch-vivek-ramaswamy-tells-chris-christie-to-have-a-nice-meal/

CENTER FOR IMMIGRATION STUDIES
— Biden’s New ‘Asylum Officer Rule’ Nearly Triples Border Protection Grants – Andrew R. Arthur
https://cis.org/Arthur/Bidens-New-Asylum-Officer-Rule-Nearly-Triples-Border-Protection-Grants

CENTER SQUARE
— DeSantis: Trump is too old to be president – Casey Harper (COMMENT: My critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes have always a) demonized, denigrated, and condemned my federal career and b) stressed that I avoided the Vietnam War draft. In 1973 when I was 25 years old, my Democrat superiors in the federal government deemed me to be too old to ever be promoted to GS-13, currently $109,732/year. The Navy equivalent is Commander. They would not have done that if I had been a Democrat, minority, female, or veteran. Nevertheless, I did get promoted to GS-13 in 1986 when I was 32 after I had a) worked for GAO for almost 7 years, b) worked for IRS for almost 9 years, c) passed the Certified Internal Auditor Examination and became a licensed CPA in 1981, d) passed the CPA examination on my first attempt in 1979, and e) earned an MBA from Loyola in 1976. What do DeSantis supporters say about that? Unlike me, DeSantis became a veteran when he was 26. Like me, DeSantis did not earn a master’s degree until he was 27. DeSantis ended his Navy Reserve service in 2019 when he was 41 as a Lieutenant Commander. The GS equivalent is GS-12. I made GS-12 in 1974 when I was 25.)
https://www.thecentersquare.com/national/article_7628fe24-94aa-11ee-8a76-fbcb42c4e4f3.html

DAILY CALLER
— Border Patrol Had 22,000 Illegal Immigrants In Custody After Releasing Thousands Into The Country – JENNIE TAER
https://dailycaller.com/2023/12/06/border-patrol-illegal-immigrants-custody-releasing-thousands/
— Don’t Fall For Corporations’ Fake Retreat From DEI – LAURA BRADY
https://dailycaller.com/2023/12/06/brady-esg-dei-diversity-hr-wokeness-strive/
— Ivy League Presidents Invoked Free Speech To Defend Anti-Jewish Protests. Here’s How They’ve Treated Conservatives – BRANDON POULTER
https://dailycaller.com/2023/12/06/ivy-league-presidents-claudine-gay-harvard-university-upenn-mit-liz-magill/
— Here’s How Woke DEI Initiatives Fuel Antisemitism On College Campuses – ALAN DERSHOWITZ
https://dailycaller.com/2023/12/06/opinion-heres-how-woke-dei-initiatives-fuel-antisemitism-on-college-campuses-alan-dershowitz/

DAILY SIGNAL
— 11 Key Takeaways From the Fourth GOP Presidential Debate – Tyler O’Neil
https://www.dailysignal.com/2023/12/06/7-key-takeaways-fourth-gop-presidential-debate/
— Ramaswamy: Transgenderism Is Mental Health Disorder
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UZ6WjJJ5XAQ

DAILY WIRE
— Billionaire Donor Calls On Harvard, MIT, Penn Presidents To Resign After They Cited Need For ‘Context’ In Calls For Genocide Of Jews. “This could be the most extraordinary testimony ever elicited in the Congress.” – Hank Berrien•
https://www.dailywire.com/news/billionaire-donor-calls-on-harvard-mit-penn-presidents-to-resign-after-they-cited-need-for-context-in-calls-for-genocide-of-jews

FEDERALIST
— Tuberville Abortion Fight Is The Tip Of Extremist Policies The Pentagon Has Embedded In Our Military – ELAINE DONNELLY
https://thefederalist.com/2023/12/06/tuberville-abortion-fight-is-just-the-tip-of-extremist-policies-the-pentagon-has-embedded-in-our-military/
— Don’t Blame Tuberville For Dropping His Pentagon Abortion Protest, Blame His Feckless GOP Colleagues – SHAWN FLEETWOOD
https://thefederalist.com/2023/12/05/dont-blame-tuberville-for-dropping-his-pentagon-abortion-protest-blame-his-feckless-gop-colleagues/
— U.S. Sets Record For Most Single-Day Border Apprehensions – SHAWN FLEETWOOD
https://thefederalist.com/2023/12/06/report-u-s-sets-record-for-most-single-day-border-apprehensions/

FEDERATION FOR AMERICAN IMMIGRATION REFORM
— More Illegal Alien Crime in Sanctuary City America – Pawel Styrna
https://www.fairus.org/blog/2023/12/06/more-illegal-alien-crime-sanctuary-city-america

FOX NEWS
— Chicago residents irate with Democrats over migrant crisis, vow to disrupt Democratic National Convention. Chicago residents furious at Democrats for policies toward migrants. – Elizabeth Heckman
https://www.foxnews.com/media/chicago-residents-irate-democrats-migrant-crisis-vow-disrupt-democratic-national-convention
— Name-calling, personal jabs round out top 5 moments from the fiery Republican presidential debate in Alabama. Four GOP candidates squared off in Tuscaloosa, Alabama less than six weeks before the Iowa Caucuses. – Brandon Gillespie
https://www.foxnews.com/politics/name-calling-personal-jabs-top-five-moments-fiery-republican-presidential-debate-alabama
— Before Biden gives one more dime to Ukraine, he must first secure our border. Since President Biden entered the White House approximately 9.5 million migrants have illegally entered the United States. – Sen. Ron Johnson , Sen. Rick Scott
https://www.foxnews.com/opinion/before-biden-gives-dime-ukraine-first-secure-border
— ‘Active shooter’ at University of Nevada, Las Vegas with ‘multiple victims;’ suspect dead. University of Nevada, Las Vegas officials said the active shooter was at the business school’s building. – Adam Sabes
https://www.foxnews.com/us/active-shooter-university-nevada-las-vegas-multiple-victims

HOT AIR
— Busload of Illegal Aliens Dropped Off at Colorado Capitol – KAREN TOWNSEND
https://hotair.com/karen-townsend/2023/12/06/busload-of-illegal-aliens-dropped-off-at-colorado-capitol-n597021

LEGAL INSURRECTION
— Over 12,000 Migrant Encounters on Tuesday Sets ‘Single Day Total Ever Recorded’ “This includes 10,200+ Border Patrol apprehensions of illegal immigrants, amongst the highest daily totals for BP ever recorded.” – Mary Chastain
https://legalinsurrection.com/2023/12/over-12000-migrant-encounters-on-tuesday-sets-single-day-total-ever-recorded/

NEW AMERICAN
— Border Crisis Escalates as Illegals Thank Joe Biden – Rebecca Terrell
https://thenewamerican.com/news/border-crisis-escalates-as-illegals-thank-joe-biden/

TOWNHALL
— The Border Crisis Just Broke Another Insane Record – Katie Pavlich
https://townhall.com/tipsheet/katiepavlich/2023/12/06/the-border-crisis-just-hit-another-insane-milestone-n2632092
— Tapper Reacts to Biden’s ‘Stunning Admission’ About Why He’s Running – Leah Barkoukis (COMMENT: I should write a book about my critics/opponents who have taken the most/biggest adverse actions against me. I would focus on their motives.)
https://townhall.com/tipsheet/leahbarkoukis/2023/12/06/why-jake-tapper-believes-biden-made-stunning-admission-in-comment-about-why-hes-running-n2632064

FROM NATIONAL CENTER-LEFT LEANING SOURCES

THE HILL
— 85 percent of New York City voters concerned about accommodating migrants
https://thehill.com/homenews/state-watch/4345802-new-york-city-voters-concerned-accommodating-migrants/

CBS NEWS
— Nearly $5 billion in additional student loan forgiveness approved by Biden administration. – C MANDLER
https://www.cbsnews.com/news/student-loan-debt-relief-biden-administration-approves-4-8-billion/

REUTERS
— Democrats ever-increasingly make it clear that they want to abolish the Second Amendment.
https://www.reuters.com/world/us/us-senate-republicans-block-assault-style-weapons-ban-mass-shootings-rise-2023-12-06/
https://www.durbin.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/durbin-joins-schumer-in-attempt-to-pass-the-assault-weapons-ban-on-the-senate-floor

NEW YORK TIMES
— Democrats say “Inside Donald Trump’s Dominance of a Primary He Wasn’t Supposed to Win.”
https://www.nytimes.com/2023/12/07/podcasts/run-up-donald-trump-gop-primary.html
— The Media, Democracy and the 2024 Election: What’s at Stake. Should something change about the way news is gathered, reported and shared? – Saskia Miller (COMMENT: I should write a book about those Republican candidates on ballots in my precinct since 2000 who have blamed me and my GOPUSA ILLINOIS newsletters the most for their defeats.)
https://www.nytimes.com/2023/12/06/business/dealbook/media-democracy-2024-election.html

USA TODAY
— Hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-haters ever-increasingly promote hatred against Trump.
https://www.usatoday.com/story/opinion/voices/2023/12/06/hate-groups-israel-hamas-antisemitism/71799306007/
— FRONT PAGE TOP OF FOLD WITH PICTURE: The more planks in the Republican Party platform that voters reject, the more that they hate Trump. The fewer demographics that voters share with Trump, the more that they hate Trump.
https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/elections/2023/12/06/voters-supporting-2024-gop-primary-contenders/71717507007/
— The top 1% of American earners now own more wealth than the entire middle class. – Daniel de Visé (COMMENT: I should write a book about my critics/opponents who have demonized, denigrated, and condemned me the most as having been overpaid by GAO 1980-1997, IRS 1971-1980, Firestone Stores 1970-1972, Post Office 1966-1969, etc.)
https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/2023/12/06/top-1-american-earners-more-wealth-middle-class/71769832007/
— An ‘obnoxious blowhard’ and some ‘jealous’ fellas. Who were the winners and losers of the fourth GOP debate? – Nicole Fallert
https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/2023/12/07/israel-hamas-gaza-vegas-shooting-mccarthy-taylor-swift/71835873007/

WALL STREET JOURNAL
— I’m Leaving the House but Not the Fight. My work is only getting started in my next chapter. – Kevin McCarthy
https://www.wsj.com/articles/kevin-mccarthy-my-next-chapter-house-gop-retirement-california-e4e593d7
— DEI Drives Campus Antisemitism. Gerrymandering Jews into an ‘oppressed’ class won’t save universities from a malevolent ideology. – Heather Mac Donald
https://www.wsj.com/articles/dei-drives-campus-antisemitism-harvard-ivy-ackman-israel-bds-b19ebd12
— The Political Price of Anti-Israel Protests. Democrats start to push back against public antisemitism. It may be too late. – Daniel Henninger
https://www.wsj.com/articles/the-political-price-of-anti-israel-protests-antisemitism-biden-gaza-war-ae8832c0
— ‘The Peer Effect’ Trying to Find a Key to Success – Naomi Schaefer Riley (COMMENT: Those who graduated grade school and high school with you are your closest peers. How successful have you been in relation to them?)
https://www.wsj.com/us-news/education/the-peer-effect-review-trying-to-find-a-key-to-success-e4d991f0

FORBES
— Democrats and RINOs use Diversity to get rid of Republicans. I should write a book about that.
https://www.forbes.com/sites/forbesbooksauthors/2023/12/06/how-diversity-inspires-us-to-up-our-game/
https://www.forbes.com/sites/jamesfarrell/2023/12/06/final-ap-african-american-studies-class-makes-teaching-about-black-lives-matter-optional-after-criticism-from-desantis/

BLOOMBERG
— Democrats ever-increasingly promote more abortion.
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2023-12-07/abortions-twice-as-many-people-traveling-out-of-state-after-roe-restrictions

FED SMITH
— 23% Increase in TSP Millionaires So Far in 2023. Despite the recent declines in the stock market, the number of TSP millionaires has risen sharply in 2023. – Ian Smith (COMMENT: For 2024, because of higher Medicare cost, my already dramatically reduced Social Security goes from $64/month to $0.00/month and I still owe $320.40 for the year.)
https://www.fedsmith.com/2023/11/03/23-percent-increase-in-tsp-millionaires-in-2023/

NPR
— Trump allies craft plans to give him unprecedented power if he wins the White House – Franco Ordoñez
https://www.northernpublicradio.org/2023-12-06/trump-allies-craft-plans-to-give-him-unprecedented-power-if-he-wins-the-white-house

DAILY MAIL
— DeSantis goes after Trump’s age by saying president is NOT the job for ‘someone pushing 80’ – but REFUSES to say if he thinks he is ‘unfit’ to serve despite Christie’s demands he answer. Ron DeSantis, 45, said presidency ‘is not a job for somebody that’s pushing 80’. Donald Trump, 77, and President Joe Biden, 81, have face criticism for their age. Christie slammed DeSantis for refusing to say if Trump is ‘mentally fit’ to serve. – KATELYN CARALLE
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-12835503/DeSantis-says-Trumps-pushing-80-not-fit-president.html

November 5, 2023

FROM ILLINOIS CENTER-LEFT LEANING SOURCES

ABC7
— Chicago Aldermanic Black Caucus calls for council floor leader to step down after alleged bullying. Ald. Ramirez-Rosa allegedly tried to block Ald. Mitts from entering floor during vote on Chicago’s sanctuary city status. – Evelyn Holmes
https://abc7chicago.com/chicago-city-council-aldermanic-black-caucus-alderman-carlos-ramirez-rosa-alderwoman-emma-mitts/14013726/
— Chicagoans join thousands calling for ceasefire at pro-Palestinian protest in Washington, D.C. – Maher Kawash and Stephanie Wade
https://abc7chicago.com/palestinian-protest-dc-chicago-israel-hamas-war-march-on-washington/14010939/
— At least 20 shot, 4 killed in weekend gun violence across city
https://abc7chicago.com/chicago-shootings-this-weekend-gun-violence-police/14011560/

CBS2
— Chicago area residents join protests calling for cease-fire in Israel-Hamas war – SARA MACH
https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news/cease-fire-protest-chicago/
— Chicago alderman accused of physically restraining colleague before vote
https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news/chicago-alderman-resignation-call/

WGN9
— Chicago Aldermanic Black Caucus calls on alderman to step down from leadership position after ‘bullying’ allegations – Gabriel Castillo
https://wgntv.com/news/chicago-news/chicago-aldermanic-black-caucus-calls-on-alderman-to-step-down-from-leadership-position-after-bullying-allegations/
— Career exploration fair exposes Chicago kids to opportunities in different occupations – Gaynor Hall, Eli Ong (COMMENT: What harmed/ended your career goals? I wanted a career in the automotive industry. But in 1971, when I was 22 years old, Oldsmobile withdrew a job offer that I had accepted saying that it had just agreed to stop hiring Whites to settle an EEOC complaint. My Firestone Store boss rudely fired me because I had accepted that offer. That resulted in my accepting a job offer from IRS.)
https://wgntv.com/news/features/career-exploration-fair-exposes-chicago-kids-to-opportunities-in-different-occupations/

FOX32
— Democrats split on whether to back Israel or Palestine as war in Middle East escalates – AP
https://www.fox32chicago.com/news/democrats-split-on-whether-to-back-israel-or-palestine-as-war-in-middle-east-escalates

WGN RADIO
— The Illinois Attorney General recently struck down a push for one Metro East county (Jersey County) to leave the state and join Missouri. – Joey Schneider
https://wgnradio.com/news/illinois-ag-strikes-blocks-push-for-metro-east-county-to-join-missouri/

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— FRONT PAGE TOP OF FOLD: Homeless Chicagoans also living at police stations alongside migrants – Caroline Kubzansky
https://www.chicagotribune.com/people/ct-homeless-with-migrants-police-stations-20231105-i35mrhrevvferddd2d3lim2iwy-story.html
— Haley and Ramaswamy show the rising political power of Indian Americans even as they feud in debates – Deepa Bharath
https://www.chicagotribune.com/politics/ct-aud-nw-indian-americans-political-power-20231104-ugsmpo3ttvg2rgzr4ekivtsjh4-story.html
— Chicago rent prices are on the rise. Here’s a look at the median costs throughout the city. – Claire Malon (COMMENT: What did you do to avoid paying rent? I bought a new town home in University Park in 1972 when I was 24 years old. The down payment came from my IRS salary for the previous 15 months and from my Firestone Store salary for the previous 25 months. Those salaries also enabled me to buy a new 1972 Corvette in 1971 and to pay tuition for graduate business courses at Loyola in 1972.)
https://www.chicagotribune.com/real-estate/ct-median-rent-prices-chicago-20231104-sc6zpz2tgjdule75vc6hbkru2m-story.html
— FRONT PAGE TOP OF FOLD WITH BIG PICTURE IN NAPERVILLE SUN: Naperville has a plan should asylum-seekers arrive but officials aren’t seeking them out. – Tess Kenny (COMMENT: I should write a book about those who have done the most since 2000 to promote illegal immigration in DuPage County, in Milton Township, and in Wheaton. I would focus on the following: past and present a) leaders of the Illinois Republican Party, DuPage County Republican Central Committee, and Milton Township Republican Organization, b) Republican leaders of Illinois, DuPage County, Milton Township, and Wheaton, c) Republican candidates on ballots in my precinct and their political consultants, major donors, fundraisers, pollsters, campaign managers, campaign staff members, and campaign volunteers, d) conservative leaders and activists, and e) religious leaders and activists. I would focus on the aforesaid who have taken the most/biggest adverse actions against me because I promote the immigration plank in the Republican Party platform.)
https://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/naperville-sun/ct-nvs-naperville-asylum-seeker-bus-plan-chicago-migrant-crisis-st-1105-20231104-jxk7a5izcrendegom66fetmave-story.html
— Democrats ever-increasingly a) run America and b) blame Republicans for all problems.
https://www.chicagotribune.com/columns/clarence-page/ct-column-joe-biden-hamas-jessica-rosenberg-page-20231105-m2v223n4qfdhrds5jvcighlnuu-story.html
— Mayor Johnson, crime in Chicago is not a ‘dynamic.’ It’s a full-blown crisis. – Editorial
https://www.chicagotribune.com/opinion/editorials/ct-editorial-brandon-johnson-crime-chicago-smash-and-grab-carjackings-20231105-s2bapgi3wrfbtenn5rkq5pqqm4-story.html
— Democrats and RINOs ever-increasingly illegally promote more illegal immigration.
https://www.chicagotribune.com/opinion/letters/ct-letters-vp-110523-20231105-pf3ml43hifbotbpef6qfulymwm-story.html

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— Black City Council members call for Mayor Brandon Johnson’s ‘bullying’ floor leader to give up post. The Black Caucus, which includes 20 of the Council’s 50 members, issued a statement condemning what they termed “bullying” by Ald. Carlos Ramirez-Rosa (35th) against Caucus member Ald. Emma Mitts (37th), the longest serving woman in the chamber. – Mitchell Armentrout
https://chicago.suntimes.com/city-hall/2023/11/4/23946449/black-caucus-resignation-ramirez-rosa-mitts
— Jewish community in Skokie raises fears after Israeli yard signs stolen, torn up. Multiple houses on several blocks were targeted overnight with their pro-Israel signs vandalized and stolen. – Isabel Funk
https://chicago.suntimes.com/2023/11/3/23945414/jewish-community-skokie-israeli-yard-signs-antisemitism-hamas-war
— Why four trade unions want lawmakers to renew Invest in Kids scholarships. The program was amended in 2021 to allow kids with financial needs to access scholarships toward a vocational trade school. – James Sweeney, James Connolly, James Coyne and Donald Finn
https://chicago.suntimes.com/2023/11/4/23942617/why-four-trade-unions-support-invest-kids-act-scholarships-tax-credits-james-sweeney

DAILY HERALD
— FRONT PAGE TOP OF FOLD WITH BIG PICTURE: ‘It’s a sensitive issue’: Invest in Kids scholarship program hangs in the balance. Invest in Kids scholarship program hangs in the balance – Marni Pyke (COMMENT: My father and his father, grandfather, and great grandfather had lots less money because they all sent their children to Trinity Lutheran Grade School in Crete. My father sent me to that school 1953-1961 and then my brother 1958-1961. He sent me to Hope Lutheran Grade School in Park Forest 1961-1962 to and my brother 1961-1968 to stay with the Missouri Synod. Because of the aforesaid, my father had lots less money and I had to buy my own cars and work my way through college. My father almost always worked second jobs to pay the family’s bills, most often playing the piano in restaurants and bars, delivering eggs in Park Forest, and working in an A&W in Steger.)
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20231105/its-a-sensitive-issue-invest-in-kids-scholarship-program-hangs-in-the-balance
— State lawmakers debate scholarship tax credit, other issues in final days of session – HANNAH MEISEL and ANDREW ADAMS (COMMENT: My father and his father, grandfather, and great grandfather had lots less money because they all sent their children to Trinity Lutheran Grade School in Crete. My father sent me to that school 1953-1961 and then my brother 1958-1961. He sent me to Hope Lutheran Grade School in Park Forest 1961-1962 to and my brother 1961-1968 to stay with the Missouri Synod. Because of the aforesaid, my father had lots less money and I had to buy my own cars and work my way through college. My father almost always worked second jobs to pay the family’s bills, most often playing the piano in restaurants and bars, delivering eggs in Park Forest, and working in an A&W in Steger.)
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20231105/state-lawmakers-debate-scholarship-tax-credit-other-issues-in-final-days-of-session

CRAIN’S CHICAGO BUSINESS
— Ken Griffin praises Nikki Haley again as he assesses Republican contenders. – Laura Davison and John Gittelsohn
https://www.chicagobusiness.com/politics/ken-griffin-praises-nikki-haley-president-again

WAND TV
— Public defenders receive money to help with SAFE-T workload – Alyssa Patrick
https://www.wandtv.com/news/public-defenders-receive-money-to-help-with-safe-t-workload/article_b8de5ed2-7ab3-11ee-817c-1fb8ec12993e.html

NPR ILLINOIS
— Pritzker’s abortion rights group spends $1.5 million in Ohio, Virginia and Nevada to fight ‘extremism at every level’ – Tina Sfondeles (COMMENT: I should write a book about those who have done the most since 2000 to promote abortion in Illinois, DuPage County, Milton Township, and Wheaton. I would focus on the following: past and present a) leaders of the Illinois Republican Party, DuPage County Republican Central Committee, and Milton Township Republican Organization, b) Republican leaders of Illinois, DuPage County, Milton Township, and Wheaton, c) Republican candidates on ballots in my precinct and their political consultants, major donors, fundraisers, pollsters, campaign managers, campaign staff members, and campaign volunteers, d) conservative leaders and activists, and e) religious leaders and activists. I would focus on the aforesaid who have taken the most/biggest adverse actions against me because I promote the right to life plank in the Republican Party platform.)
https://www.nprillinois.org/illinois/2023-11-02/gov-pritzkers-abortion-rights-group-spends-1-5-million-in-ohio-virginia-and-nevada-to-fight-extremism-at-every-level
— I should write a book about those who have done the most since 2000 to promote patronage, political affiliation discrimination, reverse discrimination, and age discrimination in Illinois, DuPage County, Milton Township, and Wheaton. I would focus on the following: past and present a) leaders of the Illinois Republican Party, DuPage County Republican Central Committee, and Milton Township Republican Organization, b) Republican leaders of Illinois, DuPage County, Milton Township, and Wheaton, c) Republican candidates on ballots in my precinct and their political consultants, major donors, fundraisers, pollsters, campaign managers, campaign staff members, and campaign volunteers, d) conservative leaders and activists, and e) religious leaders and activists. I would focus on the aforesaid who have taken the most/biggest adverse actions against me because I promote the equal opportunity (no race or gender based preference giving) plank in the Republican Party platform.
https://www.nprillinois.org/2023-11-01/2-flight-attendants-sue-united-airlines-for-discrimination-on-dodgers-charter-flights

CENTRAL ILLINOIS PROUD
— GOP senators warn new Speaker on abortion – Alexander Bolton (COMMENT: I should write a book about those who have done the most since 2000 to promote abortion in Illinois, DuPage County, Milton Township, and Wheaton. I would focus on the following: past and present a) leaders of the Illinois Republican Party, DuPage County Republican Central Committee, and Milton Township Republican Organization, b) Republican leaders of Illinois, DuPage County, Milton Township, and Wheaton, c) Republican candidates on ballots in my precinct and their political consultants, major donors, fundraisers, pollsters, campaign managers, campaign staff members, and campaign volunteers, d) conservative leaders and activists, and e) religious leaders and activists. I would focus on the aforesaid who have taken the most/biggest adverse actions against me because I promote the right to life plank in the Republican Party platform.)
https://www.centralillinoisproud.com/hill-politics/gop-senators-warn-new-speaker-on-abortion/

FOX ST. LOUIS
— Granite City bus driver on leave after Halloween candy cannabis scare – Max Diekneite (COMMENT: I should write a book about those who have done the most since 2000 to promote pot in Illinois, DuPage County, Milton Township, and Wheaton. I would focus on the following: past and present a) leaders of the Illinois Republican Party, DuPage County Republican Central Committee, and Milton Township Republican Organization, b) Republican leaders of Illinois, DuPage County, Milton Township, and Wheaton, c) Republican candidates on ballots in my precinct and their political consultants, major donors, fundraisers, pollsters, campaign managers, campaign staff members, and campaign volunteers, d) conservative leaders and activists, and e) religious leaders and activists. I would focus on the aforesaid who have taken the most/biggest adverse actions against me because I promote the illegal drugs plank in the Republican Party platform.)
https://fox2now.com/news/illinois/school-bus-driver-on-leave-after-halloween-candy-cannabis-scare/

ADVOCATE
— Democrats ever-increasingly encourage Blacks to be LGBTQers.
https://www.advocate.com/news/black-lgbtq-chicago-parade-anniversary

AXIOS CHICAGO
— Chicago mayor pressures feds for more money for migrants – Monica Eng
https://www.axios.com/local/chicago/2023/11/03/migrants-shelters-money-brandon-johnson-biden

FROM ILLINOIS CENTER-RIGHT LEANING SOURCES

WIREPOINTS
— Chinese state-run publication cheers Gotion’s Illinois and Michigan projects as expansion of global supremacy in E.V. supply chain
https://wirepoints.org/chinese-state-run-publication-cheers-gotions-illinois-and-michigan-projects-as-expansion-of-global-supremacy-in-e-v-supply-chain-wirepoints/

JOHN KASS
— The Gaza Crisis: Hurtling Toward Disaster – Nicholas S. Kass
https://johnkassnews.com/the-gaza-crisis-hurtling-toward-disaster/

IBENDAHL ON POLITICS
— How to Run for Republican Ward Committeeperson in Chicago
https://ibendahlonpolitics.com/2023/11/03/how-to-run-for-republican-ward-committeeperson-in-chicago/

SUBURBAN CHICAGOLAND
— Gun control debate and failure to impose severe punishments on criminals fueling American violence – Ray Hanania
https://suburbanchicagoland.com/2023/11/04/gun-control-debate-and-failure-to-impose-severe-punishments-on-criminals-fueling-american-violence/

MCHENRY COUNTY BLOG
— Oak Park Perhaps First Chicago Suburb Forced to Cope with Illegals
https://mchenrycountyblog.com/2023/11/04/oak-park-perhaps-first-chicago-suburb-forced-to-cope-with-illegals/
— UPDATE: Herb Franks, R.I.P., with FULLER LIFE STORY
https://mchenrycountyblog.com/2023/11/04/herb-franks-r-i-p/
— Huntley Library District Maxing Its Real Estate Tax Take Next Year
https://mchenrycountyblog.com/2023/11/04/huntley-library-district-maxing-its-real-estate-tax-take-next-year/
— Subsidizing the Well-to-Do
https://mchenrycountyblog.com/2023/11/03/subsidizing-the-well-to-do/
— The Taxpayer Subsidy for Reviving Belvidere’s Auto Plant
https://mchenrycountyblog.com/2023/11/04/the-taxpayer-subsidy-for-reviving-belvoderes-auto-plant/
— Oak Park Perhaps First Chicago Suburb Forced to Cope with Illegals
https://mchenrycountyblog.com/2023/11/04/oak-park-perhaps-first-chicago-suburb-forced-to-cope-with-illegals/

FROM NATIONAL CENTER-RIGHT LEANING SOURCES

WASHINGTON EXAMINER
— Illinois Democrats stand idle as school choice program for 9,000 students nears expiration – Jeremiah Poff
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/policy/education/illinois-democrats-stand-idle-school-choice-program-nears-expiration
— Illinois Republicans highlight failings of several Pritzker state agencies – Kevin Bessler
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/illinois-republicans-highlight-failings-of-several-pritzker-state-agencies
— Ted Cruz says Biden’s ‘equity’ embrace is akin to backing Marxism in new book – Emily Jacobs
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/senate/ted-cruz-unwoke-excerpt-biden-administration-equity-cultural-marxism
— Thousands of Palestinian protesters converge outside White House demanding ceasefire – Jenny Goldsberry
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/white-house/palestinian-protesters-white-house-demanding-ceasefire

NEW YORK POST
— Chicago-area reporter ticketed — for asking public employees questions – Dana Kennedy (COMMEMT: I should write a book about my critics/opponents who have hinted/implied/argued/shouted the most that questions that I asked Republican candidates and elected officials at press conferences caused them to lose elections.)
https://nypost.com/2023/11/04/news/chicago-area-reporter-ticketed-for-asking-too-many-questions/
— Biden’s open borders are putting us at risk for another 9/11 – Editorial
https://nypost.com/2023/11/04/opinion/joe-bidens-open-borders-are-putting-us-at-risk-for-another-9-11/
— More than 200K African, Asian migrants crossed US southern border during ballooning crisis – Isabel Vincent
https://nypost.com/2023/11/04/news/more-than-200k-african-asian-migrants-crossed-us-southern-border-during-ballooning-crisis-data/
— Speaker Johnson must advocate for a truly color-blind culture – Kenny Xu, candidate for US Congress in North Carolina’s 13th District (COMMENT: I should write a book about those who have attacked me the most since 2000 because I promote the equal opportunity (no race or gender based preference giving) plank in the Republican Party platform, that is, because I oppose patronage, political affiliation discrimination, reverse discrimination, and age discrimination. I would focus on past and present a) leaders of the Illinois Republican Party, DuPage County Republican Central Committee, and Milton Township Republican Organization, b) Republican leaders of Illinois, DuPage County, Milton Township, and Wheaton, c) Republican candidates on ballots in my precinct and their political consultants, major donors, fundraisers, pollsters, campaign managers, campaign staff members, and campaign volunteers, d) conservative leaders and activists, and e) religious leaders and activists. I would focus on the aforesaid who have taken the most/biggest adverse actions against me because I promote the equal opportunity plank in the Republican Party platform.)
https://nypost.com/2023/11/04/opinion/mike-johnson-must-advocate-for-a-truly-color-blind-culture/
(FROM THE ARTICLE: Congratulations, Speaker Johnson. You were elected by your caucus to push through legislation that would benefit the American people and lift the American spirit. And you should make one of your immediate priorities the passage of a long overdue update to the Civil Rights Act of 1964 that enshrines colorblindness as a core American value. The problem here is simple: Race relations in the US have taken a turn for the worse. Back in 2013, 70% of Americans viewed race relations positively; today, that figure has dropped to a worrisome 42%. What happened? Have Americans truly gotten more racist Not really. The real cause of this shift in sentiment is the well-developed, educrat-enforced narrative known as critical race theory (CRT) which insists that America is an inherently racist society. Indeed, DEI, CRT and woke ideologies implant not merely awareness — but resentful awareness — against America and Americans. Point of fact: our federal government has been the leader in propagating these divisive narratives through its own hiring practices and messaging. At a time when we are living with serious challenges ranging from MS-13 gang-members to Hamas in Gaza, Joe Biden called “white supremacy” the biggest terrorist threat to our nation during a graduation speech at Howard University this past spring. Meanwhile, Kamala Harris explicitly argued for racial preferences through “equity” in every aspect of American life. Liberals would say that minority Americans have become “more aware” of systematic racism and its structures; in other words, “woke.” But awareness doesn’t necessarily result in a spate of anger and division. All signs instead point to a well-funded — and coordinated — effort to promote such division through social-justice groups such as Black Lives Matter, whose 2020 protests resulted in $1-2 billion in property damage claims. Helping #BLM along is the multi-billion DEI industry, which enriched itself from white guilt while producing little in the way of unity or even results. Congress has the power to at least put a damper to this madness via a much-needed update to one of the most important civil rights laws of our time. The Civil Rights Act of 1964 explicitly prevents the state from discriminating based on race. Read at face value, it appears to uphold a critical American principle – equal treatment for all, regardless of skin color. It is supposed to create a more unified society with greater trust and social cohesion. However, over the past 50 years, progressives have twisted the Act’s language to divisive and harmful ends. They’ve helped expand the number and scale of discrimination lawsuits, arguing that the mere existence of disparate outcomes means that discrimination must exist. This has created a bitter, litigious legal environment where everyone is able to accuse each other of racism simply for, say, not hiring enough minorities. Companies scramble to look non-racist by rushing to hire minorities — regardless of qualifications — for fear of lawsuits, harming meritocracy and stoking employee resentment. The purpose of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 should be to establish a more colorblind society where people are judged by the content of their character, not the color of their skin. The Left has severely drifted from that purpose. They have opted to label color blindness as an evil, while guilt-tripping white Americans into viewing minorities as helpless victims. And this ultimately benefits no one. Worse yet, the Left regularly pushes non-discrimination to the opposite extreme – ignoring colorblindness for the sake of blatant reverse racism. For years, I fought against discrimination against Asian Americans at Harvard University – discrimination that occurred, in part, because Harvard wanted to admit members of other minority groups despite their lower grades and standardized testing scores. We took our case all the way to the Supreme Court where we prevailed early this year and ended race-based admissions at America’s elite higher learning institutions. But our work is far from done, and we still need stronger enforcement mechanisms from Congress to hold universities accountable to the Court’s decision. An update to the Civil Rights Act of 1964 would do just that by explicitly stating that it cannot guarantee equal outcomes. It would need to say that discrimination of all forms is wrong, even if the race being discriminated against is white or Asian. It would drop all racial quotas and preferences from government hiring and contracting, as these quotas only serve to feed the victimhood industry. Such an act would not ignore the reality of race. Speaker Johnson, you are the de facto adoptive father of an African-American child. You said that “it’s a reality” that your African-American child faces greater obstacles than your other children. This may be true. But you also rejected the idea that “institutional racism” is the sole cause here, citing his family upbringing, and you explicitly said that “socialism is a dead end” towards solving this and other social ills. Speaker Johnson, a National Colorblindness Amendment would reject racial socialism while encouraging Americans to look at your son and every human far beyond just his skin color. At the same time, your Congress can tackle many of the core issues holding minorities back, namely the decline of the traditional family structure and failure of our education system. Make no mistake, Mr. Speaker: America needs healing — and a National Colorblindness Amendment can help that healing begin. )

AMAC
— Six Questions GOP Candidates Should Ask NBC Moderators At This Week’s Debate – Aaron Flanigan
https://amac.us/newsline/elections/six-questions-gop-candidates-should-ask-nbc-moderators-at-this-weeks-debate/
(FROM THE ARTICLE: Before I answer your question, Mr. Holt, let me ask a question of you. What do you and your network’s corporate leadership say to the millions of voters watching this debate who believe that NBC is a singularly left-wing organization committed to advancing the agenda of the Democrat Party and progressive activist class while turning virtually every political story into an attack on Republican candidates or conservative views? What do you say to conservatives who view you as far more powerful than the Democrat Party and think of you as the real opposition party?)

AMERICAN THINKER
— Trump-hating Biden can now take pointers on dealing with illegal immigration from the world’s hellholes. – Monica Showalter
https://www.americanthinker.com/blog/2023/11/trumphating_joe_biden_can_now_take_pointers_on_dealing_with_illegal_immigration_from_the_worlds_hellholes.html
— Obama does his coded version of ‘from the river to the sea’ – Andrea Widburg
https://www.americanthinker.com/blog/2023/11/barack_obama_does_his_coded_version_of_from_the_river_to_the_sea.html

AMMOLAND
— Biden Admin: We Support the 2nd Amendment … but Also Want to Confiscate Your Guns (COMMENT: I should write a book about those who have attacked me the most since 2000 because I promote the Second Amendment plank in the Republican Party platform. I would focus on past and present a) leaders of the Illinois Republican Party, DuPage County Republican Central Committee, and Milton Township Republican Organization, b) Republican leaders of Illinois, DuPage County, Milton Township, and Wheaton, c) Republican candidates on ballots in my precinct and their political consultants, major donors, fundraisers, pollsters, campaign managers, campaign staff members, and campaign volunteers, d) conservative leaders and activists, and e) religious leaders and activists. I would focus on the aforesaid who have taken the most/biggest adverse actions against me because I promote the Second Amendment plank in the Republican Party platform.)
https://www.ammoland.com/2023/11/biden-admin-we-support-the-2nd-amendment-but-also-want-to-confiscate-your-guns/#axzz8IAwvEozD

BIZ PAC REVIEW
— Biden regime deploys Buttigieg to attack Speaker Johnson on LGBTQ issues – Vivek Saxena (COMMENT: I should write a book about those who have attacked me the most since 2000 because I promote the traditional marriage and family plank in the Republican Party platform, that is, because I oppose the promotion of LGBTQ. I would focus on past and present a) leaders of the Illinois Republican Party, DuPage County Republican Central Committee, and Milton Township Republican Organization, b) Republican leaders of Illinois, DuPage County, Milton Township, and Wheaton, c) Republican candidates on ballots in my precinct and their political consultants, major donors, fundraisers, pollsters, campaign managers, campaign staff members, and campaign volunteers, d) conservative leaders and activists, and e) religious leaders and activists. I would focus on the aforesaid who have taken the most/biggest adverse actions against me because I promote the traditional marriage and family plank in the Republican Party platform.)
https://www.bizpacreview.com/2023/11/04/biden-regime-deploys-buttigieg-to-attack-speaker-johnson-on-lgbtq-issues-1409839/

BREITBART
— 7th Circuit: AR-15s Not Protected by Second Amendment – AWR HAWKINS
https://www.breitbart.com/2nd-amendment/2023/11/04/7th-circuit-ar-15s-not-protected-second-amendment/
— Biden Pushes ‘Commonsense’ Gun Control Outside Gun-Free Zone Where Maine Shooter Opened Fire – AWR HAWKINS
https://www.breitbart.com/2nd-amendment/2023/11/04/joe-biden-pushes-commonsense-gun-control-outside-gun-free-zone-where-maine-shooter-opened-fire/
— Republican Speaker Mike Johnson on Migration: ‘We’re Going to Force the Issue’ – NEIL MUNRO (COMMENT: RINO leaders want illegals because RINOs want cheap labor. I should write a book about the biggest RINO leaders in Illinois, in DuPage County, in Milton Township, and in Wheaton. I would focus on those who have taken the most/biggest adverse actions against me because I promote the immigration plank in the Republican Party platform.)
https://www.breitbart.com/economy/2023/11/04/republican-speaker-mike-johnson-on-migration-were-going-force-issue/

BUZZFEED
— 16 Out-Of-Touch Things Celebs Said About Growing Up Rich – Kristen Harris (COMMENT: Overwhelmingly, my critics/opponent had/have wealthy parents. I should write a book about them. They stress that I only just barely made it into the upper 20% of my high school class and that my ACT score was only 24. They hint/imply/argue/shout that is why I had to work my way through college and not because my parents did not have enough money.)
https://www.buzzfeed.com/kristenharris1/celebs-out-of-touc-quotes-growing-up-rich

DAILY CALLER
— GOPers Team Up With Dems To Block Amendments Sapping Salaries Of Key Biden Bureaucrats – NICK POPE
https://dailycaller.com/2023/11/04/republicans-jpoin-democrats-block-amendments-salaries-biden-bureaucrats/

DAILY SIGNAL
— Hamas Leader Shows Why Israel Can’t Afford to Let the Terrorists Remain in Gaza – Tyler O’Neil
https://www.dailysignal.com/2023/11/04/hamas-itself-shows-why-israel-cannot-afford-let-terrorists-remain-gaza/

FOX NEWS
— More than 60 percent of every ethnic and racial demographic group think reparations in Evanston, Illinois are good policy for the city, according to a new study conducted by Northwestern University’s Center for the Study of Diversity and Democracy (CSDD) and NORC at the University of Chicago. – Kendall Tietz (COMMENT: Who do they want to pay those reparations, how much, and why?)
https://www.foxnews.com/media/reparations-favored-white-respondents-illinois
— Pro-Palestinian protesters seen shaking White House gate vandalized with red paint: ‘F–k Joe Biden’ A White House fence was vandalized with red paint as protesters shook the gate to one of the entrances. – Brie Stimson, Jasmine Baehr, Sarah Rumpf
https://www.foxnews.com/politics/pro-palestinian-protesters-seen-shaking-white-house-gate-vandalized-red-paint-joe-biden
— Obama calls for end of ‘occupation,’ security for Israel, state for Palestinians. Obama called the Israel-Hamas conflict a ‘moral reckoning for all of us’ – Timothy H.J. Nerozzi
https://www.foxnews.com/politics/obama-calls-end-occupation-security-israel-state-palestinians
— Republican Party of Florida hosts 2024 presidential contenders at Florida Freedom Summit. (COMMENT: I should write about Romney promoters who blame a question that I asked him at a press conference for his 2008 withdrawal and for his 2012 defeat.)
https://www.foxnews.com/politics/republican-party-florida-hosts-2024-presidential-contenders-florida-freedom-summit
— Hutchinson booed for over a minute after claiming ‘significant likelihood’ Trump will be found guilty. He is the latest GOP candidate to be booed for criticizing Trump. – Adam Shaw
https://www.foxnews.com/politics/hutchinson-booed-significant-likelihood-trump-found-guilty
— Looming migrant caravan re-ignites Republican demands for changes at the border: ‘Brace for the impact’ Organizers have said more than 7,000 people are in the caravan. – Adam Shaw
https://www.foxnews.com/politics/looming-migrant-caravan-republican-demands-changes-border
— Child hostages from Israel center of mobile ad war at woke campuses across America. Pro-Palestinian demonstrators characterized the campaign as disingenuous. – Rebecca Rosenberg
https://www.foxnews.com/us/child-hostages-israel-center-mobile-ad-war-woke-campuses-across-america

LEGAL INSURRECTION
— U.S. Naval Academy Sued Over Use of Race in Admissions. Students for Fair Admissions strikes again, this time suing the U.S. Naval Academy, in addition to West Point, over race-based admissions. – James Nault
https://legalinsurrection.com/2023/11/u-s-naval-academy-sued-over-use-of-race-in-admissions/

POST MILLENNIAL
— Trump pledges to prosecute orgs that aid illegal immigration ‘for their participation in human trafficking, child smuggling’ and other crimes. Over 2 million people illegally entered the US in Fiscal Year 2023 alone. – Darian Douraghy (COMMENT: In your county, in your township, and in your municipality, who has done the most to promote illegal immigration? I should write a book about those who have done the most since 2000 to promote illegal immigration in DuPage County, in Milton Township, and in Wheaton. I would focus on the following: past and present a) leaders of the Illinois Republican Party, DuPage County Republican Central Committee, and Milton Township Republican Organization, b) Republican leaders of Illinois, DuPage County, Milton Township, and Wheaton, c) Republican candidates on ballots in my precinct and their political consultants, major donors, fundraisers, pollsters, campaign managers, campaign staff members, and campaign volunteers, d) conservative leaders and activists, and e) religious leaders and activists. I would focus on the aforesaid who have taken the most/biggest adverse actions against me because I promote the immigration plank in the Republican Party platform.)
https://thepostmillennial.com/breaking-trump-pledges-to-prosecute-orgs-that-aid-illegal-immigration-for-their-participation-in-human-trafficking-child-smuggling-and-other-crimes

TOWNHALL
— GOP Warns Americans to ‘Brace for Impact’ As Caravan Carrying Thousands of Illegals Heads for the Border – Sarah Arnold
https://townhall.com/tipsheet/saraharnold/2023/11/04/gop-warns-americans-to-brace-for-impact-as-caravan-carrying-thousands-of-illegals-heads-for-the-border-n2630785
— The Left’s Appalling Reaction to Hamas’ Terrorism Campaign is a Product of Our Education System – Ian Prior
https://townhall.com/columnists/ianprior/2023/11/04/the-lefts-appalling-reaction-to-hamas-terrorism-campaign-ii-a-product-of-our-education-system-n2630752

WESTERN JOURNAL
— Illegal Alien Wanted For Terrorism Arrested Near One World Trade Center 2 Weeks After Biden’s DHS Let Him into US – George C. Upper III
https://www.westernjournal.com/illegal-alien-wanted-terrorism-arrested-near-one-world-trade-center-2-weeks-bidens-dhs-let-us/

FROM NATIONAL CENTER-LEFT LEANING SOURCES

MSN
— ‘What About Us?’ – Longtime Migrants in Lower-Income Areas Voice Outrage as Newcomers Get Preferential Housing and Quicker Work Permits! – O. Davies
https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/realestate/what-about-us-longtime-migrants-in-lower-income-areas-voice-outrage-as-newcomers-get-preferential-housing-and-quicker-work-permits/ss-AA1jniRy

NEW YORK TIMES
— Trump Now Leads Biden – Nate Cohn (COMMENT: Anticipate/expect that Democrats will send millions of their illegals to battleground/swing states who will use their false identifications to vote for Biden and for the rest of the Democrat candidates.)
https://www.nytimes.com/2023/11/05/briefing/trump-biden-poll.html
— Trump Leads in 5 Critical States as Voters Blast Biden. Voters in battleground states said they trusted Donald J. Trump over President Biden on the economy, foreign policy and immigration, as Mr. Biden’s multiracial base shows signs of fraying. – Shane Goldmacher (COMMENT: Anticipate/expect that Democrats will send millions of their illegals to these states who will use their false identifications to vote for Biden and for the rest of the Democrat candidates.)
https://www.nytimes.com/2023/11/05/us/politics/biden-trump-2024-poll.html
— Did Fake Donors Give the Mayor Real Money? The F.B.I. Wants to Know. A search at the home of Mayor Eric Adams’s fund-raising chief sought information about a so-called straw donor scheme. – Emma G. Fitzsimmons and Michael Rothfeld (COMMENT: I should write about the many things that ever-increasingly discourage me from donating money. However, I continue to donate all the time and all the money needed to put together and to send out a GOPUSA ILLINOIS newsletter each and every morning.)
https://www.nytimes.com/2023/11/04/nyregion/eric-adams-straw-donor-scheme.html
— Democrats and RINOs ever-increasingly illegally promote more illegal immigration.
https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2023/10/29/us/illegal-border-crossings-data.html

WASHINGTON POST
— Democrats’ emotional divisions on Israel burst into public view. Biden and Harris have faced hecklers, and other Democrats are going after each other in personal ways. – Marisa Iati
https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2023/11/04/democrat-divides-israel-gaza/
— Democrats and RINOs promote diversity to get rid of Republicans who are conservative, White, male, older, Protestant, Italian American, German American, and/or have ancestors who have been in America for a long time.
https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/2023/10/29/gannett-diversity-lawsuit-reverse-discrimination-white-workers/
— I should write a book about those who have attacked me the most since 2000 because I promote the equal opportunity (no race or gender based preference giving) plank in the Republican Party platform, that is, because I oppose patronage, political affiliation discrimination, reverse discrimination, and age discrimination. I would focus on past and present a) leaders of the Illinois Republican Party, DuPage County Republican Central Committee, and Milton Township Republican Organization, b) Republican leaders of Illinois, DuPage County, Milton Township, and Wheaton, c) Republican candidates on ballots in my precinct and their political consultants, major donors, fundraisers, pollsters, campaign managers, campaign staff members, and campaign volunteers, d) conservative leaders and activists, and e) religious leaders and activists. I would focus on the aforesaid who have taken the most/biggest adverse actions against me because I promote the equal opportunity plank in the Republican Party platform.
https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2023/10/30/racial-preferences-benefits/

WALL STREET JOURNAL
— Migrants Are Flocking to the U.S. From All Over the Globe. Arrests at the Southwest border of migrants from China, India and other distant countries have tripled. – Santiago Pérez (COMMENT: Democrats and RINOs ever-increasingly promote more illegal immigration.)
https://www.wsj.com/world/americas/migrants-are-flocking-to-the-u-s-from-all-over-the-globe-46077c09

TELEGRAPH HERALD
— DeSantis says he is more electable than Trump, Haley in 2024 – ROBIN OPSAHL (COMMENT: According to my critics/opponents, the more of the following that you are, the more electable that you are: liberal, moderate, minority, female, younger, veteran, non-Protestant, non-German American, and/or if your ancestors have not been in America for a long time.)
https://www.telegraphherald.com/news/iowa-illinois-wisconsin/article_0f09c8fc-7b3e-11ee-8244-6b3a6f90447f.html

C-SPAN
— Vivek Ramaswamy Speaks at Florida Republican Party’s “Freedom Summit” in Kissimmee (COMMENT: What do you owe your successes in life to? According to my critics/opponents, I owe my successes in life not to meritocracy, but to my benefitting tremendously from discrimination against those who do not share my demographics, that is, against those who are minority, female, younger, LGBTQ, veteran, non-Protestant, non-German American, and those whose ancestors have not been in America for a long time. Therefore, according to my critics/opponents, I should pay the price of Affirmative Action, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion big time.)
https://www.c-span.org/video/?531574-106/vivek-ramaswamy-speaks-florida-republican-partys-freedom-summit-kissimmee
(COMMENT: 2024 Republican presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy spoke at the Florida Republican Party’s “Freedom Summit” in Kissimmee. He said that, as a young outsider, he could revive the American national identity and gave his take on what it means to be an American, mentioning meritocracy, free speech, and his call to end birthright citizenship for the children of illegal immigrants. Mr. Ramaswamy also criticized fellow Republican candidate Nikki Haley, accusing her of enriching herself off of the U.S. government.)

NATIONAL CATHOLIC REPORTER
— I should write a book about those who have attacked me the most since 2000 because I promote the individual responsibility plank in the Republican Party platform, that is, because I oppose the promotion of dependency on government and on charity. I would focus on past and present a) leaders of the Illinois Republican Party, DuPage County Republican Central Committee, and Milton Township Republican Organization, b) Republican leaders of Illinois, DuPage County, Milton Township, and Wheaton, c) Republican candidates on ballots in my precinct and their political consultants, major donors, fundraisers, pollsters, campaign managers, campaign staff members, and campaign volunteers, d) conservative leaders and activists, and e) religious leaders and activists. I would focus on the aforesaid who have taken the most/biggest adverse actions against me because I promote the individual responsibility plank in the Republican Party platform.
https://www.ncronline.org/blogs/ncr-today/personal-responsibility-must-be-combined-social-responsibility

November 4, 2023

FROM ILLINOIS CENTER-LEFT LEANING SOURCES

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— FRONT PAGE TOP OF FOLD WITH BIG PICTURE: As temperatures fall, the number of sick children sleeping outside of police stations increases, migrant advocates say – Nell Salzman
https://www.chicagotribune.com/immigration/ct-children-sleeping-outside-20231104-p4uns3x7h5avzj3yp5imk6kqyi-story.html
— Federal appeals court upholds sweeping Illinois gun ban – Jeremy Gorner and Dan Petrella
https://www.chicagotribune.com/politics/ct-illinois-gun-ban-appellate-decision-20231103-xvk4zknaczhtxbvkktyhbutc2u-story.html

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— Federal appeals court upholds Illinois ban on assault weapons. Finding that “even the most important personal freedoms have their limits,” the federal appeals court in Chicago on Friday sided with Illinois in legal challenges aimed at blocking the state’s nearly year-old assault weapons ban. – Jon Seidel
https://chicago.suntimes.com/politics/2023/11/3/23945656/assault-weapons-ban-upheld
— Alderperson’s manhandling allegation caps ‘s— show’ City Council meeting. Ald. Ray Lopez is calling for Mayor Brandon Johnson’s floor leader to resign after an alleged “manhandling” of one of their colleagues, putting an ugly exclamation mark on a raucous council meeting. – Mitchell Armentrout
https://chicago.suntimes.com/city-hall/2023/11/3/23945400/ray-lopez-carlos-ramirez-rosa-emma-mitts-city-council-assault-allegation
— Oak Park ever-increasingly promotes more illegal immigration.
https://chicago.suntimes.com/2023/11/3/23938916/oak-park-takes-emergency-steps-to-assist-with-migrant-crisis
— Democrats ever-increasingly a) run America and b) promote more hatred against Speaker Johnson.
https://chicago.suntimes.com/columnists/2023/11/3/23943520/mike-johnson-christian-nationalism-republicans-donald-trump-gene-lyons
— What it’s like to live in Chicago’s most violent neighborhood, West Garfield Park
https://graphics.suntimes.com/2023/chicago-most-violent-neighborhood-garfield-park-residents-stories/

DAILY HERALD
— College of DuPage releases new documentary exploring food and housing insecurity – COD (COMMENT: Ever-increasingly, the cost of living in DuPage County increases. Ever-increasingly, those who move into DuPage County have less income. My wife and I could afford to buy a home in Wheaton in 1978 because of our income and her savings. I had worked for IRS for almost 7 years and my wife had worked for the U.S. League of Savings Institutions for almost 8 years. In today’s dollars, my IRS salary was $101,507/year. I had earned an MBA from Loyola in 1976 and I had earned a bachelor’s degree in management from NIU in 1970.)
https://www.dailyherald.com/submitted/20231103/college-of-dupage-releases-new-documentary-exploring-food-and-housing-insecurity

CRAIN’S CHICAGO BUSINESS
— Biden offers $334 million to states and cities for crime crackdown – Justin Sink
https://www.chicagobusiness.com/politics/biden-offers-334-million-states-and-cities-crime-crackdown

ABC7
— Chicago Palestine supporters travel to DC, join rally to demand ceasefire in Israel-Hamas war – Stephanie Wade
https://abc7chicago.com/palestine-protest-dc-chicago-israel-hamas-war/14010939/
— West Town shelter will go forward after judge denies temporary restraining order – Sarah Schulte
https://abc7chicago.com/chicago-migrants-west-town-migrant-shelter-tro-denied/14008850/
— Brighton Park residents protest, file lawsuit after Chicago signs lease for migrant tent camp – Jessica D’Onofrio and Craig Wall
https://abc7chicago.com/migrants-in-chicago-mayor-brandon-johnson-migrant-tent-camp-brighton-park/14007216/
— Federal appeals court upholds Illinois’ assault weapons ban, appeal to Supreme Court likely – PETER HANCOCK & HANNAH MEISEL
https://abc7chicago.com/illinois-gun-laws-assault-weapons-ban-supreme-court-federal-appeals/14009561/

NBC5
— Signs supporting Israel stolen in Skokie, prompting hate crime investigation – Vi Nguyen
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/signs-supporting-israel-stolen-in-skokie-prompting-hate-crime-investigation/3269313/
— Ramirez-Rosa accused of blocking colleague from City Council floor – James Neveau
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/chicago-politics/ramirez-rosa-accused-of-blocking-colleague-from-city-council-floor/3268345/
— Federal appeals court upholds Illinois semiautomatic weapons ban – AP
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/federal-appeals-court-upholds-illinois-semiautomatic-weapons-ban/3269309/
— Looking for seasonal work? Several companies are ramping up hiring efforts in the Chicago area – Kim Jao (COMMENT: The Democrats who ran the Park Forest Post Office in 1966 had to hire for the Christmas rush. They hired me a) because I had earned a high school diploma and had passed the postal employment examination and b) because they could not find a qualified Democrat, minority, female, and/or veteran who would take the job.)
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/looking-for-seasonal-work-several-companies-are-ramping-up-hiring-efforts-in-the-chicago-area/3268883/
— City still assessing Brighton Park migrant camp site despite signing 6-month contract. Brighton park residents have voiced opposition to the controversial site near 38th and California and filed legal challenges, citing environmental concerns with the property. – Bennett Haeberle, Katy Smyser and Lisa Capitanini
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/city-still-assessing-brighton-park-migrant-camp-site-despite-signing-6-month-contract-with-land-owner/3269146/

CBS2
— Buses leave from Chicago area for pro-Palestinian demonstration in Washington, D.C. – CHARLIE DE MAR
https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news/buses-leave-chicago-pro-palestinian-demonstration-washington-d-c/
— Vandals destroy ‘We stand with Israel’ signs in Skokie, police launch hate crime probe – JERMONT TERRY
https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news/vandals-destroy-we-stand-with-israel-signs-skokie-hate-crime-probe/
— Residents try to challenge Chicago plan for migrant base camp in court
https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/video/residents-try-to-challenge-chicago-plan-for-migrant-base-camp-in-court/
— Federal appeals panel upholds Illinois assault weapons ban – ADAM HARRINGTON
https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news/federal-appeals-panel-upholds-illinois-assault-weapons-ban/
— Berwyn invests in new, cutting-edge emergency dispatch system. – JIM WILLIAMS (COMMENT: Where you live, if you called 911, how fast would the response be?)
https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news/berwyn-new-dispatch-system/
— Volunteers pick up thousands of pounds of trash on Chicago’s West Side – SARA MACHI
https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news/volunteers-trash-pick-up/

WGN9
— Brighton Park residents file lawsuit against city, mayor over proposed migrant camp site
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AcVfsWH24eA
— Federal appeals court upholds Illinois semiautomatic weapons ban – AP
https://wgntv.com/news/illinois/federal-appeals-court-upholds-illinois-semiautomatic-weapons-ban/

FOX32
— Neighbors sue Chicago over planned migrant encampment
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CZeQBMlXZc0

WTTW
— Four-Peat: Chicago Ranks No. 1 In Corruption – Heather Cherone
https://news.wttw.com/2023/11/03/four-peat-chicago-ranks-no-1-corruption-report-finds

SPRINGFIELD STATE JOURNAL REGISTER
— Illinois State Police assault weapon registry underway: What to know – Patrick M. Keck
https://www.sj-r.com/story/news/politics/state/2023/11/03/one-month-in-thousands-still-not-registering-banned-weapons-with-isp/71421175007/
(FROM THE ARTICLE: After Pritzker signed the ban into law, many promised to not comply including his former gubernatorial challenger turned Illinois Congressional District 12 candidate Darren Bailey. Rep. Brad Halbrook, R-Shelbyville, said Thursday that hundreds of thousands will not abide by the registry order. “It’s up to the governor and the legislature to truly decide if they are prepared to declare war on law-abiding gun owners or not,” he said during the meeting. If that holds true, gun owners would be subject to Class A misdemeanor upon the first offense and Class 3 felony for the second and subsequent offenses per the bill. A Class 3 felony could land those found in violation with up to 10 years in prison.)

STATELINE
— Democrats ever-increasingly push pot in Belvidere.
https://www.mystateline.com/news/local-news/the-ribbon-is-cut-for-first-cannabis-dispensary-in-belvidere/

SUBURBAN LIFE
— Civic Awareness Series continues Nov. 16 with update from DuPage County State’s Attorney Bob Berlin
https://www.shawlocal.com/my-suburban-life/news/dupage-county/2023/11/03/civic-awareness-series-continues-nov-16-with-update-from-dupage-county-states-attorney/

WAND TV
— The Trump-DeSantis rivalry grows more personal and cruder as the GOP candidates head to Florida. Donald Trump wants not only to beat Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis for the Republican nomination, but to embarrass him in their shared home state. (COMMENT: Who has taken adverse actions against you? I should write about those who have taken the most/biggest adverse actions against me since 2000. I would focus on those who have lots of religious, government, political, and/or financial clout in Wheaton, Milton Township, DuPage County, and Illinois. I would focus on those who blame me and who blame my GOPUSA ILLINOIS newsletters the most for their problems, for your problems, for my problems, and for everyone’s problems. I would focus on those who reject the most planks in the Republican Party platform, most commonly the individual responsibility, traditional marriage and family, right to life, immigration, illegal drugs, Second Amendment, and/or equal opportunity (no race or gender based preference giving) planks. I would focus on those who destroy those like me a) who they cannot manipulate or dominate, b) who refuse to glorify and praise them, c) who refuse to pander to them, d) who refuse to serve as one of their operatives or dupes, e) who refuse to cover up their wrong doing, and/or f) who refuse to give them money. I would focus on those who I have sued and their lawyers.)
https://www.wandtv.com/news/national/the-trump-desantis-rivalry-grows-more-personal-and-crude-as-the-gop-candidates-head-to/article_e6043904-627b-50cd-beb2-0958765f5b82.html

NPR ILLINOIS
— Democrats ever-increasingly a) run America and b) demonize, denigrate, and condemn white evangelicals. How soon will Democrats stop white evangelicals from getting an education, getting jobs, owning vehicles, renting, owning real estate, etc.?
https://www.nprillinois.org/2023-11-04/mike-johnsons-speakership-marks-a-new-phase-in-the-white-evangelical-gop-alliance
— New book ‘Romney’ charts Mitt Romney’s path from presidential candidate to party pariah (COMMENT: I should write a book about the biggest Romney promoters in Wheaton, Glen Ellyn, Milton Township, DuPage County, and Illinois who have taken the most/biggest adverse actions against me.)
https://www.nprillinois.org/2023-11-03/new-book-romney-charts-mitt-romneys-path-from-presidential-candidate-to-party-pariah

CAPITOL FAX
— Afternoon roundup
https://capitolfax.com/2023/11/03/afternoon-roundup-181/
— Public freshman university enrollment up overall, bucking national trend, but half saw decrease (COMMENT: Have you thought about what your life might be like today if you had not gotten a college degree? In high school, I was not viewed as being college material. Nevertheless, I took college preparatory courses, got an ACT score of 24, graduated in the upper 20% of my class, got accepted by UIC in 1966, and earned a bachelor’s degree in management from NIU in 1970.)
https://capitolfax.com/2023/11/03/ibhe-public-freshman-university-enrollment-up-overall-bucking-national-trend-but-half-saw-decrease/

FROM ILLINOIS CENTER-RIGHT LEANING SOURCES

DUPAGE POLICY JOURNAL
— Ives on shoplifting arrest of illegal immigrants: ‘Everyone is paying for lawless Biden and Democrat policies’
https://dupagepolicyjournal.com/stories/651280295-ives-on-shoplifting-arrest-of-illegal-immigrants-everyone-is-paying-for-lawless-biden-and-democrat-policies
— Ives: ‘Thanks to Congressman LaHood for recognizing the insanity of giving our number one adversary billions in taxpayer subsidies’
https://dupagepolicyjournal.com/stories/651281724-ives-thanks-to-congressman-lahood-for-recognizing-the-insanity-of-giving-our-number-one-adversary-billions-in-taxpayer-subsidies
— Safe Suburbs’ Coyne on arrest if illegal immigrants: ‘Yet another example of Chicago problems finding their way into the suburbs’
https://dupagepolicyjournal.com/stories/651280299-safe-suburbs-coyne-on-arrest-if-illegal-immigrants-yet-another-example-of-chicago-problems-finding-their-way-into-the-suburbs

COOK COUNTY RECORD
— IL OK to ban ‘assault weapons,’ so long as state says those guns are ‘dangerous’ and too similar to ‘military’ weapons: Appeals court (COMMENT: Outlaw semiautomatics today, outlaw bolt actions, lever actions, and all other guns tomorrow.)
https://cookcountyrecord.com/stories/651282619-il-ok-to-ban-assault-weapons-so-long-as-state-says-those-guns-are-dangerous-and-too-similar-to-military-weapons-appeals-court

CENTER SQUARE ILLINOIS
— Appeals court upholds gun ban amid second hearing on Illinois’ gun registry – Greg Bishop
https://www.thecentersquare.com/illinois/article_4945dcf8-7a86-11ee-859a-c390547d06b9.html
— Congressman’s survey on migrant crisis providing constituent perspectives – Glenn Minnis
https://www.thecentersquare.com/illinois/article_f06f80b4-7a73-11ee-969f-7f4d388c587a.html

CHAMBANA SUN
— Halbrook on gun registry: ‘Hundreds of thousands of people absolutely will not comply’
https://chambanasun.com/stories/651279927-halbrook-on-gun-registry-hundreds-of-thousands-of-people-absolutely-will-not-comply

EAST CENTRAL REPORTER
— Rep. Miller Stands Up for Second Amendment Rights in Illinois
https://eastcentralreporter.com/stories/651280260-rep-miller-stands-up-for-second-amendment-rights-in-illinois

NORTH COOK NEWS
— Proft on scandalous New Trier literature assignment: ‘Not that ‘Victory Lap,’ the other one’
https://northcooknews.com/stories/651280271-proft-on-scandalous-new-trier-literature-assignment-not-that-victory-lap-the-other-one

JEFF BERKOWITZ
— Interview with Chicago FOP President, John Catanzara, on his plan to make Chicago safe again
https://jeffberkowitz208.substack.com/p/watch-part-2-of-public-affairs-interview-c96

WIREPOINTS
— Dare we ask how much the new Stellantis deal will cost taxpayers and cannibalize other employment centers? – Mark Glennon
https://wirepoints.org/dare-we-ask-how-much-the-new-stellantis-deal-will-cost-illinois-taxpayers-and-other-employment-centers-wirepoints/

FROM NATIONAL CENTER-RIGHT LEANING SOURCES

WASHINGTON TIMES
— Congress embraces debt to give away U.S. weapons, cash for foreign wars. War hawks say better to spend money than American lives in Ukraine, Israel. – Kerry Picket and Ramsey Touchberry
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2023/nov/3/congress-embraces-debt-give-away-us-weapons-cash-f/
— Barring Trump from the ballot. Legal assault against former president seeks to win 2024 election by default. – Editorial
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2023/nov/3/editorial-barring-trump-from-ballot/

WASHINGTON EXAMINER
— House Republican proposes bill to expel Palestinians from the US – Cami Mondeaux
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/house/house-republican-proposes-bill-expel-palestinians-from-us
— Chicago Democrats bicker about sanctuary status as the city falls apart – Zachary Faria
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/opinion/chicago-democrats-bicker-about-sanctuary-status-as-the-city-falls-apart
— Thousands of immigrants form caravan in Mexico headed to US border – Anna Giaritelli
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/policy/immigration/thousands-immigrants-caravan-mexico-headed-border
— Trump’s unconservative ‘American Academy’ – Timothy P. Carney
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/opinion/trumps-unconservative-american-academy

NEW YORK POST
— Biden skips summit with Democratic mayors seeking $5B for migrant crisis – Steven Nelson
https://nypost.com/2023/11/02/news/biden-skips-summit-with-democrat-mayors-seeking-5b-for-migrant-crisis/
— Chinese nationals crossing into US from Mexico border reaches new high, sparking national security concerns – Melissa Koenig
https://nypost.com/2023/11/02/news/chinese-nationals-crossing-into-us-reaches-new-high/

AMAC
— How The Left Created A Generation Of Pro-Hamas Sympathizers – Walter Samuel
https://amac.us/newsline/society/how-the-left-created-a-generation-of-pro-hamas-sympathizers/

AMERICAN GREATNESS
— Proft: A Return to Chicago Law Prof. Richard Epstein’s ‘Simple Rules for a Complex World’
https://amgreatness.com/2023/11/03/rule-one-equal-protection-under-the-law-is-non-negotiable/

AMERICAN THINKER
— Our October 7: The terror attacks coming to the US – D. Parker
https://www.americanthinker.com/blog/2023/11/our_october_7_the_terror_attacks_coming_to_the_us.html

BREITBART
— Biden to Import 65K More Foreign Workers to Compete Against Working Class Americans for Jobs – JOHN BINDER
https://www.breitbart.com/immigration/2023/11/03/biden-to-import-65k-more-foreign-workers/
— Biden Plan Seeks to Have Millions of Illegal Aliens ‘Check-In’ Annually After Release into U.S. – JOHN BINDER
https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2023/11/03/exclusive-biden-plan-seeks-have-millions-illegal-aliens-check-annually-after-release-u-s/

CENTER FOR IMMIGRATION STUDIES
— Why Is Biden Quietly Granting ‘Humanitarian Protection’ to Thousands of Mexicans? Perhaps an unauthorized work-around to limits on asylum or work visas. – Todd Bensman
https://cis.org/Bensman/Why-Biden-Quietly-Granting-Humanitarian-Protection-Thousands-Mexicans

CONSERVATIVE HQ
— Stand With Sen. Tuberville: No Promotions For Officers Who Support Cultural Marxism In Our Military – George Rasley,
https://www.conservativehq.org/post/stand-with-sen-tuberville-no-promotions-for-officers-who-support-cultural-marxism-in-our-military

DAILY CALLER
— Oak Park Declares Emergency After Arrival Of Roughly 100 Migrants – JENNIE TAER
https://dailycaller.com/2023/11/03/chicago-suburb-declares-emergency-after-the-arrival-few-dozen-migrants/
— ‘Mao’s America’ Issues A Red Alert Americans Can’t Afford To Ignore – GAGE KLIPPER
https://dailycaller.com/2023/11/03/xi-van-fleet-mao-america-red-alert-ignore/

DAILY SIGNAL
— High Schoolers Walk Out to Protest Trans Restroom Policies – Sarah Holliday
https://www.dailysignal.com/2023/11/03/high-schoolers-resistance-to-trans-restroom-policies-grows-as-walkouts-multiply/
— Universities Have Become Staging Grounds for American Pogroms – Tony Kinnett
https://www.dailysignal.com/2023/11/03/universities-have-become-staging-grounds-for-american-pogroms/
— House Passes Israel Aid Bill Funded by IRS Cuts – Arjun Singh (COMMENT: If I was still working for IRS, my Democrat superiors, supervisors, coworkers, and subordinates would kill me. Democrats run IRS. In 1971, I was one of the last Republicans who they hired. They offered me a job because I had earned a bachelor’s degree in management from NIU in 1970, because I had passed the Federal Service Entrance Examination in 1970, and because they could not find a qualified Democrat, minority, female, or veteran who would take the job. I accepted IRS’s job offer a) because Firestone Stores had rudely fired me because I had accepted a job offer from Oldsmobile, an offer that Oldsmobile subsequently withdrew saying that it had just agreed to stop hiring Whites to settle an EEOC complaint, b) because I was helping support my mother and brother because my father had died in 1969, and c) because I had worked for the Post Office for almost 3 years and I would get all my seniority and sick leave reinstated. To get rid of me, because I refused to become a Democrat and because I complained about political affiliation discrimination, reverse discrimination, and age discrimination, my Democrat IRS superiors disallowed my travel vouchers in 1974, disallowed my education deductions in 1978, and never promoted me beyond GS-12 even though I earned an MBA from Loyola in 1976 and passed the CPA examination on my first attempt in 1979. They would not have taken the aforesaid adverse actions against me if I had been a Democrat, minority, female, or veteran. It is called political affiliation discrimination, reverse discrimination, and age discrimination.)
https://www.dailysignal.com/2023/11/02/1040614/

DAILY WIRE
— Palestinian In U.S. Illegally Arrested On Gun Charge In Texas, Was Planning Terror Attack On Jews – Ryan Saavedra
https://www.dailywire.com/news/illegal-alien-from-middle-east-arrested-on-gun-charge-in-texas-was-planning-terror-attack-on-jews-report

FOX NEWS
— Protester at NYU pro-Palestinian rally spits on ‘Jewish’ sign, equates with ‘White Supremacy’ The man’s sign also showed a Star of David with the words ‘Pure Evil’ – Nikolas Lanum
https://www.foxnews.com/media/protester-nyu-pro-palestinian-rally-spits-jewish-sign-equates-white-supremacy

NEWSMAX
— Illinois Assault Weapons Ban Upheld by Appeals Court – Jim Thomas
https://www.newsmax.com/us/illinois-assault-weapon-ban-appeal/2023/11/03/id/1140965/

PJ MEDIA
— Disgraced RINO Adam Kinzinger Calls New Speaker ‘Well Dressed Insurrectionist’ on MSNBC – BEN BARTEE (COMMENT: What would Kinzinger call you? He would call me a conservative extremist.)
https://pjmedia.com/benbartee/2023/11/03/disgraced-rino-adam-kinzinger-calls-new-speaker-well-dressed-insurrectionist-on-msnbc-n4923615
— Left Rolls Out the Usual Suspects in Anti-Semitism and Doomspeak – LINCOLN BROWN
https://pjmedia.com/lincolnbrown/2023/11/03/this-again-left-rolls-out-the-usual-suspects-in-anti-semitism-n4923599

FROM NATIONAL CENTER-LEFT LEANING SOURCES

THE HILL
— Court rulings will fuel more gerrymandering — here’s how – SHELDON H. JACOBSON
https://thehill.com/opinion/campaign/4290709-court-rulings-will-fuel-more-gerrymandering-heres-how/
(FROM THE ARTICLE: These rulings will most certainly lead to more Democratic representatives in more majority-minority districts, where the majority of people in the district are minorities.)
— Democrats and RINOs ever-increasingly destroy you if you do not promote LGBTQ.
https://thehill.com/homenews/lgbtq/4291024-johnsons-strident-lgbtq-views-put-advocates-on-alert/

CNN
— Trump’s efforts to overshadow DeSantis in Florida take center stage – Steve Contorno and Kristen Holmes
https://www.cnn.com/2023/11/04/politics/trump-desantis-florida-republicans/index.html

NEWSWEEK
— Abortion promoters ever-increasingly promote more hatred against Speaker Johnson.
https://www.newsweek.com/mike-johnson-crosshairs-pro-abortion-activists-1840874

NEW YORK TIMES
— In Fox, Jews See a Friend To Israel – Jeremy W. Peters (COMMENT: I led a group that succeeded in getting Xfinity to start carrying Fox News in Wheaton on April 1, 2002. However, from what I see, Jews in America are overwhelmingly liberal while Jews in Israel are overwhelmingly conservative. My many Jewish superiors and supervisors in the federal government who took many big adverse actions against me were not just liberal, they were anti-conservative and anti-Republican.)
https://www.nytimes.com/2023/11/03/business/media/fox-news-jews-israel.html
— Haley Says She Would ‘Send Back’ Migrants Already Here, Pledges to ‘Close’ Border – Jazmine Ulloa (COMMENT: Democrats ever-increasingly promote more illegal immigration.)
https://www.nytimes.com/2023/11/04/us/politics/nikki-haley-immigration.html

WASHINGTON POST
— Democrats gerrymandered my 3rd Congressional District big time.
https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2023/11/03/gerrymandered-districts-failure-representative-democracy/

ABC DENVER
— Denver shutting down migrant hotel shelter next Monday
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_CE6djOVMiw

WALL STREET JOURNAL
— How the Democrats Lost the Working Class on Immigration. By championing legal and illegal immigrants and largely ignoring border security, the Democratic Party has alienated key voting groups—including Hispanics. – John B. Judis and Ruy Teixeira
https://www.wsj.com/politics/how-the-democrats-lost-the-working-class-on-immigration-834ceac4
— An Israeli ‘Pause’ Would Help Hamas. Why would the jihadists give up their hostage leverage so easily? Meanwhile, Hezbollah blinks—for now. – Editorial
https://www.wsj.com/articles/israel-gaza-hamas-pause-antony-blinken-joe-biden-5265b7fd
— GOP Ties Israel Aid to IRS Cuts, Renewing Fight Over Tax Agency. Republicans take another run at paring back last year’s $80 billion IRS expansion. Richard Rubin (COMMENT: If I was still working for IRS, my Democrat superiors, supervisors, coworkers, and subordinates would kill me. Democrats run IRS. In 1971, I was one of the last Republicans who they hired. They offered me a job because I had earned a bachelor’s degree in management from NIU in 1970, because I had passed the Federal Service Entrance Examination in 1970, and because they could not find a qualified Democrat, minority, female, or veteran who would take the job. I accepted IRS’s job offer a) because Firestone Stores had rudely fired me because I had accepted a job offer from Oldsmobile, an offer that Oldsmobile subsequently withdrew saying that it had just agreed to stop hiring Whites to settle an EEOC complaint, b) because I was helping support my mother and brother because my father had died in 1969, and c) because I had worked for the Post Office for almost 3 years and I would get all my seniority and sick leave reinstated. To get rid of me, because I refused to become a Democrat and because I complained about political affiliation discrimination, reverse discrimination, and age discrimination, my Democrat IRS superiors disallowed my travel vouchers in 1974, disallowed my education deductions in 1978, and never promoted me beyond GS-12 even though I earned an MBA from Loyola in 1976 and passed the CPA examination on my first attempt in 1979. They would not have taken the aforesaid adverse actions against me if I had been a Democrat, minority, female, or veteran. It is called political affiliation discrimination, reverse discrimination, and age discrimination.)
https://www.wsj.com/politics/gop-ties-israel-aid-to-irs-cuts-renewing-fight-over-tax-agency-53c327b5

FORTUNE
— Antisemitism is on the rise across America–and it’s creeping into the workplace. – JONATHAN A. GREENBLATT AND CLARA HESS (COMMENT: While I worked for GAO’s Chicago office for almost 18 years 1980-1997, at least one of my superiors was always Jewish and often two. During my last 12 years, all of my superiors were Jewish. My Democrat GAO superiors stressed to them that I was conservative, Republican, Lutheran, 100% German American, a Crete resident 1948-1972, and a Wheaton resident since 1978. During those 18 years they took many adverse actions against me. They a) forced me to take a $21,863/year (21%) pay cut in today’s dollars to transfer from IRS to GAO, b) gave me bad job assignments and unfair performance expectations and evaluations. c) assigned me to work for, work with, and supervise their most problematic employees, d) turned my superiors, supervisors, coworkers, and subordinates against me, e) kept me off audits of IRS for all but 3 of those almost 18 years, f) delayed my promotions to GS-11, GS-12, and GS-13 and never promoted me to GS-14, g) always ranked me in the lower half of my coworkers for pay-for-performance purposes, and h) forced me to take their early retirement “offer” in 1997 when I was 49 years old. In my defense, I earned a master’s degree in accounting from DePaul in 1980. I passed the Certified Internal Auditor examination on my first attempt and became a licensed CPA in 1981. I became a Certified Fraud Examiner in 1990, Government Financial Manager in 1994, Financial Services Auditor in 1996, and Forensic Accountant in 1997. I earned a master’s degree in financial markets and trading from IIT in 1997. I should write a book about the aforesaid.)
https://fortune.com/2023/04/05/adl-antisemitism-rise-across-america-workplace-success-careers-diversity-politics-greenblatt-hess/

SALES RECRUITER CHICAGO
— Career Advice for Those Starting Late in Life (COMMENT: Did you get a late start in life? I certainly did. I did not earn an MBA from Loyola until I was 27. I did not pass the CPA examination until I was 30. I did not earn a master’s degree in accounting from DePaul until I was 31. I did not pass the Certified Internal Auditor examination and become a licensed CPA until I was 32. In retrospect, with benefit of hindsight, I should have majored in accounting at UIC and NIU. I should have earned a master’s degree in accounting much sooner. I should have passed the CPA examination and become a licensed CPA much sooner. When I transferred from IRS to GAO when I was 31, all my Democrat superiors, supervisors, coworkers, and subordinates stressed to me that I was much too old to have a successful GAO career.)
https://www.salesrecruiterschicago.com/career-advice-for-those-starting-late-in-life/

GOPUSA ILLINOIS
— The following text is in this week’s Illinois Republican Party (IRP) Chairman’s Memo: “We frequently hear that this Memo is not as widely distributed as it should be. Please help us in that regard by forwarding it to your family and friends.” Compare and contrast the articles that IRP, DuPage County Republican Central Committee (DCRCC), and Milton Township Republican Organization (MTRCC) draw attention to with the articles that my GOPUSA ILLINOIS newsletters draw attention to. I should write about how the following treat my GOPUSA ILLINOIS newsletters and why: a) leaders of the IRP, DCRCC, and MTRO, b) Republican leaders of Illinois, DuPage County, Milton Township, and Wheaton, c) Republican candidates on ballots in my precinct and their political consultants, major donors, fundraisers, pollsters, campaign managers, campaign staff members, and campaign volunteers, d) conservative leaders and activists, and e) religious leaders and activists. I would focus on the aforesaid who have taken the most/biggest adverse actions against me. – Dave Diersen
http://www.gopillinois.com

November 2, 2023

How will Democrat and RINO leaders deal with the illegal immigration Pandora’s box that they have opened? Needless-to-say, they should immediately a) stop everything that encourages illegal immigration and b) require E-Verify for all employment.


FROM ILLINOIS CENTER-LEFT LEANING SOURCES

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— When immigration laws are not followed, we invite chaos and confusion. – Willie Wilson
https://www.chicagotribune.com/opinion/commentary/ct-opinion-us-border-national-security-illegal-immigration-20231102-iboqkcpqlvcznkul24p5stntbq-story.html
— FRONT PAGE TOP OF FOLD WITH PICTURE: Mayor Brandon Johnson’s plan to turn old Jewel-Osco into migrant shelter stalls, but he says ‘winter is not here yet’ – Alice Yin and A.D. Quig (COMMENT: Democrat leaders ever-increasingly promote more illegal immigration.)
https://www.chicagotribune.com/politics/ct-chicago-city-council-migrants-20231101-34cdiptm2jedblrjuggcnzbphe-story.html
— The mayors of five big cities seek a meeting with Biden about how to better manage arriving migrants – Colleen Long (COMMENT: Democrat leaders ever-increasingly promote more illegal immigration.)
https://www.chicagotribune.com/nation-world/mayors-biden-cities-migrants-20231101-6ijnb2h3ljfkxoh5mzpkdbv7aq-story.html
— Oak Park opens police station, undisclosed shelter to dozens of migrant families housed outdoors in tents as temperatures drop
https://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/oak-park/ct-oak-migrants-moved-to-oak-park-shelter-tl-1109-20231101-eweignpifbhkjnd23xxruhax3e-story.html
— Oak Park trustees move to match $150K grant so village can aid migrants housed in tents at Chicago border – Ryan Hudgins (COMMENT: Democrat leaders ever-increasingly promote more illegal immigration.)
https://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/oak-park/ct-oak-village-board-migrant-crisis-task-force-tl-1102-20231101-owto47wn6jf5bbrxrgpbfupoeu-story.html
— Families of Hamas hostages gather in Lakeview to call for more action toward captives’ release – Caroline Kubzansky
https://www.chicagotribune.com/news/ct-hostage-release-vigil-20231101-20231102-d5utpe23vzhy5ojj5nzalmmiye-story.html
— State lawmakers propose new Chicago school board map days ahead of return to Springfield – Dan Petrella and Jeremy Gorner
https://www.chicagotribune.com/politics/ct-elected-chicago-school-board-maps-20231101-wbhaocvgsbbwlkd6zrn3md4t2i-story.html
— West Town community group, alderman, ask mayor and police leaders to give specifics on plan to confront rash of street robberies – Sam Charles
https://www.chicagotribune.com/news/criminal-justice/ct-west-town-public-safety-20231101-qofbfvumgngcnjruimhlpjjqsi-story.html

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— Civic Federation urges City Council to devise contingency plan for migrant funding. The $150 million in Mayor Brandon Johnson’s $16.6 billion budget is only “half of the projected amount necessary to care for asylum seekers,” the Civic Federation noted in its annual review of the city budget. – Fran Spielman (COMMENT: Democrat leaders ever-increasingly promote more illegal immigration.)
https://chicago.suntimes.com/city-hall/2023/11/1/23942027/chicago-city-budget-migrant-crisis-funding-civic-federation-brandon-johnson
— Legislators should show some backbone and save Invest in Kids tax credit scholarships. This program is not broken. Invest in Kids is providing high-quality school choice for families, former Illinois House Republican leader Jim Durkin writes.
https://chicago.suntimes.com/2023/11/1/23940999/legislators-backbone-save-invest-kids-act-tax-credit-scholarships-illinois-jim-durkin

DAILY HERALD
— Mayors of Chicago, four other big cities seek Biden meeting over migrants – AP (COMMENT: Democrat leaders ever-increasingly promote more illegal immigration.)
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20231101/mayors-of-chicago-four-other-big-cities-seek-biden-meeting-over-migrants
— DuPage State’s Attorney Berlin to discuss crime trends, elimination of cash bail
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20231101/dupage-states-attorney-berlin-to-discuss-crime-trends-elimination-of-cash-bail

CRAIN’S CHICAGO BUSINESS
— Johnson and fellow big-city mayors are bringing migrant-crisis demands to D.C. – Justin Laurence, Leigh Giangreco (COMMENT: Democrat leaders ever-increasingly promote more illegal immigration.)
https://www.chicagobusiness.com/politics/johnson-and-fellow-mayors-bringing-migrant-crisis-demands-dc

ABC7
— Mayor Johnson to visit DC as tensions rise over migrant crisis at Chicago City Council meeting. Brighton Park residents file suit in effort to stop plans to build base camp for migrants in Chicago. – Craig Wall, Cate Cauguiran (COMMENT: Democrat leaders ever-increasingly promote more illegal immigration.)
https://abc7chicago.com/migrants-in-chicago-brighton-park-migrant-crisis-how-many/13999356/
— Democrat leaders ever-increasingly push more pot.
https://abc7chicago.com/magnolia-bakery-edibles-weed-rise-dispensary-near-me/14000779/
— From the beginning, Democrat leaders have used Affirmative Action a) to get votes from minorities and from women and b) to get rid of Republicans.
https://abc7chicago.com/college-applications-early-action-admission-deadline-scotus-affirmative/13999967/
— West Town migrant shelter opening pushed back as unions protest construction work – Liz Nagy (COMMENT: Democrat leaders ever-increasingly promote more illegal immigration.)
https://abc7chicago.com/chicago-migrants-in-west-town-migrant-shelter-union-carpenter-protest/14000536/
— Chicago City Council meeting to discuss sanctuary city referendum – Diane Pathieu (COMMENT: Democrat leaders ever-increasingly promote more illegal immigration.)
— Democrat leaders ever-increasingly promote more illegal immigration.
https://abcnews.go.com/Health/wireStory/volunteer-medical-students-fill-health-care-gap-migrants-104566340
https://abc7chicago.com/migrants-in-chicago-city-council-sanctuary-referendum/14002650/
— Chicago area vigils for local families with relatives held hostage by Hamas – Mark Rivera and Eric Horng
https://abc7chicago.com/israel-hamas-war-hostages-update/14000336/

NBC5
— Chicago struggles to house migrants as winter weather slams the city. More than 20,000 migrants have arrived in Chicago since last year, largely under the direction of Republican Texas Gov. Greg Abbott. (COMMENT: Democrat leaders ever-increasingly promote more illegal immigration.)
https://www.nbcnews.com/news/latino/chicago-struggles-house-migrants-city-slammed-winter-weather-rcna123242
— Chicago City Council members want to put ‘sanctuary city’ status before voters (COMMENT: Democrat leaders ever-increasingly promote more illegal immigration.)
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/chicago-politics/chicago-city-council-members-want-to-put-sanctuary-city-status-before-voters/3266940/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VYoZW4N4wHY
— Johnson, Chicago City Council spar over plan to use site near Marina City for migrant housing (COMMENT: Democrat leaders ever-increasingly promote more illegal immigration.)
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/chicago-politics/johnson-chicago-city-council-spar-over-plan-to-use-site-near-marina-city-for-migrant-housing/3266689/
— Democrat leaders ever-increasingly promote more illegal immigration.
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/suburban-chicago-retiree-opens-home-to-7-migrants-it-was-an-easy-decision/3266723/
— Chicago organization tracks threats against Jewish communities as antisemitism reaches ‘historic levels’ More than 800 incidents of antisemitism happened in October, according to the Secure Community Network. – Patrick Fazio (COMMENT: Democrat leaders ever-increasingly promote more illegal immigration.)
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/chicago-organization-tracks-threats-against-jewish-communities-as-antisemitism-reaches-historic-levels/3266646/
— Victims of armed crimes call for new Chicago safety plan
https://www.nbcchicago.com/top-videos-home/victims-of-armed-crimes-call-for-new-chicago-safety-plan/3266643/
— Another ‘crash-and-grab’ attempt hits Chicago retailer amid string of crimes
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/another-crash-and-grab-attempt-hits-chicago-retailer-amid-string-of-crimes/3265709/

CBS2
— Heated exchanges in Chicago City Council over migrant crisis (COMMENT: Democrat leaders ever-increasingly promote more illegal immigration.)
https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/video/heated-exchanges-in-chicago-city-council-over-migrant-crisis/
— Oak Park church takes in more than 100 migrants from outside Chicago Police station – MARYBEL GONZALEZ (COMMENT: Democrat leaders ever-increasingly promote more illegal immigration.)
https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news/suburban-church-migrants-outside-chicago-police-station/
— Mayor Brandon Johnson mum on potential migrant shelter at shuttered downtown Chicago museum – SABRINA FRANZA, CHRIS TYE (COMMENT: Democrat leaders ever-increasingly promote more illegal immigration.)
https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news/chicago-considers-museum-broadcast-communications-migrant-shelter-river-north/
— Plan for Chicago migrant tent camp in Morgan Park stalls near finish line – TODD FEURER, CHRIS TYE, SABRINA FRANZA (COMMENT: Democrat leaders ever-increasingly promote more illegal immigration.)
https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news/chicago-city-council-delay-migrant-camp-morgan-park-115th-halsted/
— Vote on second migrant tent camp delayed. The Chicago City Council put off a vote on accepting donated land at 115th and Halsted that would be the site of a migrant tent camp. Also delayed was a vote on whether to put a binding referendum on the March ballot to raise the real estate transfer tax to fund programs to reduce homelessness. – Fran Spielman (COMMENT: Democrat leaders ever-increasingly promote more illegal immigration.)
https://chicago.suntimes.com/city-hall/2023/11/1/23942459/chicago-migrants-camps-tents-115-halsted-homeless-real-estate-tax-referendum
— Residents of West Town neighborhood plead with city to do more about crime – ADAM HARRINGTON, REBECCA MCCAN
https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news/residents-of-chicago-neighborhood-city-crime/
— Holidays bring surge in hiring for seasonal delivery jobs in Chicago area – LAUREN VICTORY (COMMENT: The Democrats who ran the Park Forest Post Office in 1966 had to hire for the Christmas rush. They hired me a) because I had earned a high school diploma, b) because I had passed the postal employment examination, and c) because they could not find a qualified Democrat, minority, female, and/or veteran who would take the job.)
https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news/deliver-seasonal-work/
— Chicago students get trip to six college campuses for a glimpse into their future – SARA MACHI (COMMENT: In 1966, UIC was my only 4-year college opportunity. I could afford UIC 1966-1968 and then NIU 1969-1970 a) by commuting to classes at UIC from my parents’ home in Crete 1966-1968 and b) by working part-time jobs washing dishes, cleaning golf shoes, chipping slag, pumping gasoline, and delivering mail . My working those part-time jobs 1964-1969 enabled me a) to pay for my UIC and NIU expenses, b) to buy a new 1966 Pontiac Tempest Sprint in 1966, a new 1968 Oldsmobile 442 in 1967, and a new 1969 Dodge Charger SE in 1968, and c) to graduate debt-free from NIU in 1970 owning that Charger.)
https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news/chicago-students-college-campus-visit/
— Israelis gather in Chicago to call for release of all hostages held by Hamas – CHARLIE DE MAR
https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news/israelis-gather-chicago-call-release-hostages-hamas/https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/video/israelis-gather-in-chicago-to-plea-for-release-of-hostages-held-by-hamas/

FOX32
— Over 20,000 migrants have arrived in Chicago since late last year. More than 20,000 migrants have arrived in the Windy City since Aug. 31, 2022, according to Office of Emergency Management and Communications. (COMMENT: Democrat leaders ever-increasingly promote more illegal immigration.)
https://www.fox32chicago.com/video/1304920
— Chicago City Council to consider proposed migrant tent at former Jewel Osco this week (COMMENT: Democrat leaders ever-increasingly promote more illegal immigration.)
https://www.fox32chicago.com/news/migrant-tent-former-jewel-osco-chicago
— Protesters fill Rep. Sean Casten’s office, forcing closure of office building – Kasey Chronis
https://www.fox32chicago.com/news/protesters-fill-rep-sean-castens-office-forcing-closure-of-office-building
(FROM THE ARTICLE: Members of the U.S. Palestinian Community Network were at Congressman Sean Casten’s Office Wednesday in Glen Ellyn, requesting to meet with the representative. Cell phone video shows members of the organization sitting in office chairs and calling on Casten to support a “ceasefire now” resolution that supports an end to violence in Israel and Gaza.)
— Family members of Hamas victims from Chicago area speak out – Gabriella Premus
https://www.fox32chicago.com/news/family-members-of-hamas-victims-from-chicago-area-speak-out
— Chicago store loses thousands in West Side smash-and-grab. The owners say they lost thousands after a pickup truck smashed into their business and stole merchandise.
https://www.fox32chicago.com/video/1305154
— Smash-and-grabs on the rise in Chicago
https://www.fox32chicago.com/video/1304919

WTTW
— Vote Blocked on Plan to Transform Former Jewel, Parking Lot on Far South Side Into Migrant Shelter – Heather Cherone (COMMENT: Democrat leaders ever-increasingly promote more illegal immigration.)
https://news.wttw.com/2023/11/01/vote-blocked-plan-transform-former-jewel-parking-lot-far-south-side-migrant-shelter
— State Lawmakers Release Latest Chicago Elected School Board Map – Amanda Vinicky
https://news.wttw.com/2023/11/01/state-lawmakers-release-latest-chicago-elected-school-board-map

WBEZ
— Chicago releases its first city racial equity report. Twenty-five city departments crafted racial equity plans to address everything from housing to tree trimming to policing community engagement. – Adora Namigadde
https://www.wbez.org/stories/city-of-chicago-racial-equity-report/1487f9cf-6176-4da0-9f05-a9990d17b1b3

CHAMPAIGN/URBANA NEWS GAZETTE
— Illinois test scores show massive education failure – Jim Dey
https://www.news-gazette.com/opinion/columns/jim-dey-illinois-test-scores-show-massive-education-failure/article_e41987c1-788e-5a55-b9b1-762d4bb8f749.html

QUAD CITY TIMES
— The mayors of five big cities seek a meeting with Biden about how to better manage arriving migrants – AP (COMMENT: Democrat leaders ever-increasingly promote more illegal immigration.)
https://qctimes.com/news/nation-world/the-mayors-of-five-big-cities-seek-a-meeting-with-biden-about-how-to-better/article_ee105ef1-099c-5206-bf7b-fee85d3d7c12.html

SOUTHERN
— Trump, who mocks Biden’s age and gaffes, deals with blunders of his own – Lalee Ibssa and Soo Rin Kim
https://southernillinoisnow.com/2023/11/01/trump-who-mocks-bidens-age-and-gaffes-deals-with-blunders-of-his-own/

CENTRAL ILLINOIS PROUD
— Hearing to determine if Trump can be barred from office reaches far back in history for answers – AP (COMMENT: Will Pritzker keep Trump off the ballot in Illinois?)
https://www.centralillinoisproud.com/news/ap-top-headlines/ap-trial-to-determine-if-trump-can-be-barred-from-offices-reaches-far-back-in-history-for-answers/

WSPY
— Illinois Republican Senate Leader says immigrant healthcare program is being mismanaged
https://www.wspynews.com/news/local/illinois-republican-senate-leader-says-immigrant-healthcare-program-is-being-mismanaged/article_d68acb2e-78e1-11ee-97b3-eb8d26ba9d6b.html

WSIL TV
— Southern Illinois lawmakers looking to repeal Trust Act – Mike Mohundro
https://www.wsiltv.com/news/illinois/southern-illinois-lawmakers-looking-to-repeal-trust-act/article_10a883ae-783e-11ee-aba7-93e137fad04a.html

WAND TV
— Senate Republicans argue Pritzker should focus on Illinois problems instead of national politics – Mike Miletich
https://www.wandtv.com/news/senate-republicans-argue-pritzker-should-focus-on-illinois-problems-instead-of-national-politics/article_0d0375fe-78fe-11ee-aac7-c78514fa62aa.html

FOX ILLINOIS
— Text message reveals members of Lewiston shooter’s Army Reserve unit feared he could ‘snap and do a mass shooting’ – Dan Lampariello
https://foxillinois.com/news/nation-world/text-message-reveals-members-lewiston-shooter-army-reserve-unit-feared-could-snap-mass-shooting-maine-robert-card-killed-tragic-gun-violence-just-in-time-recreation

FOX ST. LOUIS
— Two Granite City parents contacted FOX 2 after they said their children came home from school on Halloween with bags advertising cannabis edibles. They said their kids told them a district bus driver gave them the bags, which had candy inside. (COMMENT: Democrat leaders ever-increasingly push more pot.)
https://fox2now.com/news/illinois/school-bus-driver-on-leave-after-halloween-candy-cannabis-scare/

JOLIET PATCH
— Salary For Joliet’s New City Manager From Chicago Revealed. Beth Beatty, who has worked for the past four mayors of Chicago, one of the world’s largest cities, will become Joliet’s new city manager. – John Ferak (COMMENT: City managers have tremendous power to reward and punish. I should write a book about that. I sued the City of Wheaton in 1986.)
https://patch.com/illinois/joliet/salary-joliets-new-city-manager-nears-city-council-vote

CAPITOL FAX
— Morning briefing
https://capitolfax.com/2023/11/02/isabel%e2%80%99s-morning-briefing-177/
— Afternoon roundup
https://capitolfax.com/2023/11/01/afternoon-roundup-179/
— Senate Dems release new Chicago elected school board map proposal
https://capitolfax.com/2023/11/01/senate-dems-release-new-chicago-elected-school-board-map-proposal/

FROM ILLINOIS CENTER-RIGHT LEANING SOURCES

CENTER SQUARE ILLINOIS
— Amid frigid temperatures, plans to warm unhoused migrants in Chicago criticized – Andrew Hensel
https://www.thecentersquare.com/illinois/article_c06f06a0-78fc-11ee-a678-0f59645cc85b.html
— Chicago among worst areas of country for retail theft – Glenn Minnis
https://www.thecentersquare.com/illinois/article_049cd7bc-78e9-11ee-a7d2-0b941f7e3e34.html

LAKE COUNTY GAZETTE
— State Rep. Tom Weber (R-Lake Villa): ‘House Bill 4187 repeals the Illinois TRUST Act, ending our status as a sanctuary state’
https://lakecountygazette.com/stories/651158559-weber-house-bill-4187-repeals-the-illinois-trust-act-ending-our-status-as-a-sanctuary-state

EAST CENTRAL REPORTER
— Just 0.1% of Legal Illinois Firearm Owners Have Registered their “Banned” Firearms
https://eastcentralreporter.com/stories/651158498-just-0-1-of-legal-illinois-firearm-owners-have-registered-their-banned-firearms

KANKAKEE TIMES
— For far too long Republicans have stood apart in their Conservative beliefs – District 79 House of Representatives candidate Bobb Switzer (COMMENT: My critics/opponents are anti-conservative, if not conservative-haters. I should write a book about them.)
https://kankakeetimes.com/stories/651151062-switzer-for-far-too-long-republicans-have-stood-apart-in-their-conservative-beliefs

WIREPOINTS
— Two new polls find broad voter opposition to Gotion project, the Chinese electric vehicle battery plant planned for Illinois – Mark Glennon
https://wirepoints.org/two-new-polls-find-broad-voter-opposition-to-gotion-project-the-chinese-electric-vehicle-battery-plant-planned-for-illinois-wirepoints/

ILLINOIS POLICY INSTITUTE
— HOW TO BOOST CHICAGO POLICE DEPARTMENT STRENGTH, MORALE – Paul Vallas (COMMENT: My Democrat superiors in the federal government boosted their Democrat employees who were minority, female, younger, veteran, non-Protestant, non-German American, and/or had ancestors who had not been in America for a long time by wasting the careers of and by getting rid of their Republican employees who were White, male, older, non-veteran, Protestant, German American, and/or had ancestors who had been in America for a long time. It is called political affiliation discrimination, reverse discrimination, age discrimination, religious discrimination, and national origin discrimination. I should write a book about the aforesaid.)
https://www.illinoispolicy.org/vallas-how-to-boost-chicago-police-department-strength-morale/

FROM NATIONAL CENTER-RIGHT LEANING SOURCES

WASHINGTON TIMES
— Senate Republicans revolt against Tommy Tuberville’s Pentagon blockade in hours-long standoff – Ramsey Touchberry
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2023/nov/1/senate-republicans-revolt-against-tommy-tuberville/

WASHINGTON EXAMINER
— Illinois gun rights groups to testify at gun ban registry hearing – Greg Bishop
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/illinois-gun-rights-groups-to-testify-at-gun-ban-registry-hearing
— Is a Trump renomination really inevitable? – Michael Barone
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/opinion/columnists/is-a-trump-renomination-really-inevitable
— MTG blasts House Republicans who voted to table Tlaib censure motion – Brady Knox
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/house/mtg-republicans-failed-vote-tlaib-censure

NEW YORK POST
— Asylum seekers three times more likely to be approved in liberal New York or California than Texas or Florida – Dan Faucetta Jr.
https://nypost.com/2023/11/02/news/asylum-seekers-3x-more-likely-to-be-approved-in-new-york-or-california-than-texas-or-florida/
— Largest migrant caravan in year heading to US – as leader mocks Biden’s border policies – Snejana Farberov
https://nypost.com/2023/11/01/news/leader-of-largest-migrant-caravan-since-2022-mocks-joe-biden/
— Adams and other Dem mayors demand ‘urgent’ meeting with Biden on migrant crisis – Nolan Hicks and Steven Nelson
https://nypost.com/2023/11/01/metro/eric-adams-other-dem-mayors-demand-biden-meeting-on-migrant-crisis/
— Megyn Kelly blasts ‘grifters and liars’ who back Hamas: ‘We’re witnessing collapse of wokeism’ – Ariel Zilber
https://nypost.com/2023/11/01/media/megyn-kelly-blasts-grifters-and-liars-who-back-hamas/
— ‘Mao’s America’ author Xi Van Fleet reveals how US is on the verge of becoming a communist state like China – Miranda Devine
https://nypost.com/2023/11/01/opinion/maos-america-author-xi-van-fleet-reveals-how-us-is-on-the-verge-of-becoming-a-communist-state-like-china/
— SUNY, CUNY must enforce antisemitism training or lose funding, new GOP legislation proposes – Vaughn Golden
https://nypost.com/2023/11/02/metro/suny-cuny-must-enforce-antisemitism-training-or-lose-aid-proposal/

AMERICAN FAMILY NEWS
— The discrimination has to stop – Chris Woodward (COMMENT: My critics/opponents discriminate against those who are heterosexual, conservative, Republican, White, male, older, draft-avoider, union member, federal employee, gun-owner, Protestant, German American, and/or those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time. I should write a book about my critics/opponents.)
https://afn.net/legal-courts/2023/11/01/the-discrimination-has-to-stop/

AMERICAN THINKER
— Illegals create huge new red-light district on Roosevelt Avenue in NYC – Monica Showalter
https://www.americanthinker.com/blog/2023/11/illegals_create_huge_new_redlight_district_on_roosevelt_avenue_in_nyc.html
— Dropping the ball on the GOP debates – Victoria White Berger
https://www.americanthinker.com/blog/2023/11/dropping_the_ball_on_the_gop_debates.html

BIZ PAC REVIEW
— Migrants have eye-opening night as temps plunge in Chicago – Tom Tillison
https://www.bizpacreview.com/2023/10/31/requested-help-to-return-to-venezuela-migrants-have-eye-opening-night-as-temps-plunge-in-chicago-1408858/
— Massive caravan marches toward US border: ‘This is not a crisis. It’s an invasion’ – Vivek Saxena
https://www.bizpacreview.com/2023/11/01/wow-massive-caravan-marches-toward-us-border-this-is-not-a-crisis-its-an-invasion-1409029/
— ‘Slander City!’ Liz Cheney and her posse tear into ‘dangerous’ speaker Mike Johnson – Frieda Powers (COMMENT: I should write about my critics/opponents. I would focus on the arguments/slander that they had their operatives and their dupes use against me a) to end my service as the Republican fundraiser for Wheaton Independence Day parades and fireworks, b) to end my TAPROOT Republicans of Illinois chairmanship, c) to end my Wheaton Chamber of Commerce Government Affairs Committee membership, d) to twice end my Milton Township Republican Organization webmaster service, e) to end my Illinois Center Right Coalition (ICRC) Steering Committee membership, f) to almost get ICRC to censure me for my GOPUSA ILLINOIS newsletters, and g) to end my American Association of Political Consultants Midwest Chapter board membership.)
https://www.bizpacreview.com/2023/11/02/slander-city-liz-cheney-and-her-posse-tear-into-dangerous-speaker-mike-johnson-1409304/

DAILY CALLER
— Florida Becomes Latest State To Break Ties With Left-Wing Library Association – SAMUEL SPENCER
https://dailycaller.com/2023/11/01/florida-breaks-ties-ala-marxist/
— Former Trump Official Rips Biden Admin Over ‘Sheer Volume’ Of Illegal Immigrants Crossing Border – HAROLD HUTCHISON
https://dailycaller.com/2023/11/01/they-dont-know-former-trump-official-rips-biden-admin-over-sheer-volume-of-illegal-immigrants-crossing-border/

EPOCH TIMES
— The Long Red Shadow Behind Islamic Terrorism. Decades of communist subversion by China underlie the terror currently witnessed in the Middle East. – Eva Fu
https://www.theepochtimes.com/article/the-long-red-shadow-behind-islamic-terrorism-5520453

FOX BUSINESS
— Elon Musk weighs in on massive migrant caravan headed to US-Mexico border: ‘staggering’ Elon Musk reacts on X to massive flow of illegal immigrants toward US southern border. – Danielle Wallace
https://www.foxbusiness.com/politics/elon-musk-weighs-massive-migrant-caravan-headed-us-mexico-border-staggering

FOX NEWS
— Dem mayors begging Biden for help with migrant surge reject $1.4 billion aid, want $5 billion instead. The mayors of Chicago, Denver, Houston, Los Angeles and New York have requested $5 billion to aid in the surge of migrants. – Lawrence Richard
https://www.foxnews.com/politics/dem-mayors-begging-biden-help-with-migrant-surge-reject-aid-want-5-billion-instead

GOPUSA
— Kinzinger Rewarded For Denouncing The GOP ‘Terrorist Caucus’
https://www.gopusa.com/kinzinger-rewarded-for-denouncing-the-gop-terrorist-caucus/
— Trump Extends Lead In Iowa As DeSantis And Haley Scrap For 2nd: Poll
https://www.gopusa.com/trump-extends-lead-in-iowa-as-desantis-and-haley-scrap-for-2nd-poll/

HANNITY
— TRUMP MAKES 2024 PROMISE: ‘No Welfare for Illegal Aliens’
https://hannity.com/media-room/trump-makes-2024-promise-no-welfare-for-illegal-aliens-watch/

HOT AIR
— NYC Mayor Blames Rise in Prostitution on Biden Border Crisis – KAREN TOWNSEND
https://hotair.com/karen-townsend/2023/11/01/nyc-mayor-blames-rise-in-prostitution-on-biden-border-crisis-n589338

NATIONAL REVIEW
— Why the Hatred for Israel on College Campuses? – GEORGE LEEF
https://www.nationalreview.com/corner/why-the-hatred-for-israel-on-college-campuses/

THE TRUTH ABOUT GUNS
— We Will Not Comply: Only .1% of Illinois Gun Owners Have Registered Their Newly Banned Guns So Far – John Boch
https://www.thetruthaboutguns.com/we-will-not-comply-only-1-of-illinois-gun-owners-have-registered-their-newly-banned-guns-so-far/

TOWNHALL
— Nightmare on Martha’s Vineyard – Ann Coulter
https://townhall.com/columnists/anncoulter/2023/11/01/nightmare-on-marthas-vineyard-n2630662

WESTERN JOURNAL
— Largest Illegal Alien Caravan in Year Heading Our Way – Leader of It Blasts Biden – Michael Schwarz
https://www.westernjournal.com/largest-illegal-alien-caravan-year-heading-way-leader-blasts-biden/

FROM NATIONAL CENTER-LEFT LEANING SOURCES

THE HILL
— Chicago struggles to house asylum-seekers as winter weather hits the city – AP
https://thehill.com/homenews/ap/ap-u-s-news/ap-chicago-struggles-to-house-asylum-seekers-as-winter-weather-hits-the-city/
— Democrat leaders ever-increasingly promote more LGBTQ.
https://thehill.com/homenews/house/4288479-democrats-reject-spending-bills-anti-lgbtq-provisions/
— GOP senator says he’d take away Biden’s car keys if he were president’s son – MIRANDA NAZZARO
https://www.aol.com/gop-senator-says-d-away-191841768.html

ROLL CALL
— House passes Legislative Branch spending bill that cuts diversity office – Justin Papp (COMMENT: Democrats and RINOs have always used Diversity to get rid of Republicans.)
https://rollcall.com/2023/11/01/house-passes-legislative-branch-spending-bill-that-cuts-diversity-office/

UPI
— Democrat leaders ever-increasingly promote more LGBTQ.
https://www.upi.com/Top_News/US/2023/11/01/us-Biden-LGBTQ/1321698879599/

REUTERS
— Democrat leaders ever-increasingly promote more illegal immigration.
https://www.reuters.com/world/us/us-offer-economic-benefits-countries-hosting-migrants-shore-up-supply-chains-2023-11-02/

CBS NEWS
— Trump eyes radical immigration shift if elected in 2024, promising mass deportations and ideological screenings – CAMILO MONTOYA-GALVEZ
https://www.cbsnews.com/news/trump-immigration-proposals-2024-deportations/

NEW YORK TIMES
— Where would the Milton Township Republican Organization (MTRO), DuPage County Republican Central Committee (DRCC), and Illinois Republican Party (IRP) be today if their leaders had let me serve as their webmaster? In 2010 and in 2004, MTRO leaders rudely fired me as their webmaster. I should write a book about MTRO, DCRCC, and IRP leaders since 2000. I would focus on those who reject the most planks in the Republican Party platform, most commonly the individual responsibility, traditional marriage and family, right to life, immigration, illegal drugs, Second Amendment, and/or equal opportunity (no race or gender based preference giving) planks. I would focus on those who destroy those like me a) who they cannot manipulate or dominate, b) who refuse to glorify and praise them, c) who refuse to pander to them, d) who refuse to serve as one of their operatives or dupes, e) who refuse to cover up their wrong doing, and/or f) who refuse to give them money. I would focus on those who have taken the most/biggest adverse actions against me. The leaders of TAPROOT Republican of Illinois rudely fired me as their webmaster in 2012. The leaders of Illinois Center Right Coalition rudely fired me as their webmaster in 2007.
https://www.nytimes.com/2021/10/14/us/politics/don-huffines-greg-abbott-lgbtq.html
— I Grew Up in Mike Johnson’s District, Where Kindness Can Mask Cruelty – Charles Blow ( COMMENT: I should write a book about my critics/opponents who have lots of religious, government, political, and/or financial clout in Wheaton, Milton Township, DuPage County, and Illinois and who paint themselves as being my supporters, but who have their operatives and their dupes take adverse actions against me.)
https://www.nytimes.com/2023/11/01/opinion/speaker-mike-johnson-louisiana.html

WASHINGTON POST
— Chicago and other US cities struggle to house asylum-seekers as winter weather hits – AP
https://www.washingtonpost.com/national/2023/11/01/migrants-chicago-wintry-weather/8fc5e03a-78f4-11ee-97dd-7a173b1bd730_story.html
— Nikki Haley has a shot. But a really, really long one. – Jennifer Rubin
https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2023/11/02/nikki-haley-gop-primary-long-shot-desantis/

WALL STREET JOURNAL
— Democrats Have an Anti-Semitism Problem. The party never expected Jew-hatred to be a feature of its coalition. Now it is. – Daniel Henninger
https://www.wsj.com/articles/democrats-have-an-anti-semitism-problem-jews-israel-hamas-gaza-palestine-aa6d4b48
— Islamophobia Is a Phony Diagnosis. Political cynics use the term to make normal human reactions to terror seem crazy or bigoted. – Matthew Hennessey
https://www.wsj.com/articles/islamophobia-is-a-phony-diagnosis-domestic-politics-israel-palestine-muslims-hamas-87a1c7fb

POLITICO
— Hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-haters ever-increasingly promote Haley.
https://www.politico.com/news/magazine/2023/11/02/mag-lowry-nikki-haley-00124866

INSIDE HIGHER EDUCATION
— What Do Universities Owe Their Donors? – Josh Moody (COMMENT: What does the college(s) that you graduated from think of you? I graduated from NIU in 1970, Loyola in 1976, DePaul in 1980, and IIT in 1997. From what I see, the aforesaid colleges’ opinion of me ever-increasingly decreases because I am a conservative Republican and because I therefore oppose the promotion of the Democrat, Libertarian, and Green party platforms, that is, because I oppose the promotion of dependency on government and charity, LGBTQ, abortion, mass/illegal immigration, booze, gambling, pot, and other vices, abolition of the Second Amendment, patronage, political affiliation discrimination, reverse discrimination, and age discrimination.)
https://www.insidehighered.com/news/governance/executive-leadership/2023/11/02/what-do-universities-owe-their-donors

DIVERSE EDUCATION
— In a Post-Affirmative Action Landscape, Community Colleges Can Play an Outsized Role (COMMENT: According to my critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes, degrees are worthless unless they are from Ivy League universities, that is, my degrees from NIU, Loyola, DePaul, and IIT are worthless.).
https://www.diverseeducation.com/from-the-magazine/article/15636640/in-a-postaffirmative-action-landscape-community-colleges-can-play-an-outsized-role

DAILY MAIL
— Woke Chicago Alderwoman Rossana Rodriguez Sanchez is mocked for wearing ‘eat the rich’ t-shirt despite earning $130,000 – $70,000 more than average salary in Windy City – EMMA RICHTER (COMMENT: I should write a book about my critics/opponents who have demonized me, denigrated me, and condemned me the most as having been overpaid. I would focus on those whose parents have/had lots of money. I would focus on those who despise/hate those who share my demographics including my religion and/or my national origin.)
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-12697971/Rossana-Rodrigues-Sanchez-alderwoman-Chicago-eat-rich.html
— Migrant caravan headed north swells by a THOUSAND people in 24 hours to 7,000 people as Chinese influencers are showing migrants how to cross US southern border – GERMANIA RODRIGUEZ POLEO
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-12697997/Migrant-caravan-mexico-border-chinese.html

October 24, 2023

FROM ILLINOIS CENTER-LEFT LEANING SOURCES

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— Jewish groups calling for cease-fire in Israel-Hamas war block traffic in the Loop. Over 70 protesters were issued citations for obstructing traffic, according to Chicago police. – Emmanuel Camarillo
https://chicago.suntimes.com/news/2023/10/23/23929690/jewish-groups-calling-for-ceasefire-in-gaza-block-traffic-in-the-loop
— Over protests, Mayor Johnson confirms Brighton Park tent plan, pending final assessments. The confirmation comes a week after local Ald. Julia Ramirez (12th) was attacked during an incendiary protest and a day after Ramirez released a letter distancing herself from the plan. – Michael Loria and Fran Spielman
https://chicago.suntimes.com/2023/10/23/23921321/ald-julia-ramirez-says-mayor-did-not-consult-with-her-on-potential-brighton-park-tent-plan
— Pritzker urges residents to unite ‘across religions, across ethnicities to renounce hatred’ Illinois has seen an “alarming increase” in anti-Arabism, Islamophobia and antisemitism, the Democratic governor said, noting “online hatred has skyrocketed” nationwide. – Tina Sfondeles (COMMENT: Those who are Muslim or Jewish overwhelmingly vote for Democrats.  Democrats ever-increasingly a) run Illinois and b) blame Trump and blame the remaining Republicans in Illinois for all of Illinois’ problems.)
https://chicago.suntimes.com/2023/10/23/23928984/pritzker-arab-bar-association-kwame-raoul-hate-speech-antisemitism-gaza-hamas-israel

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— There’s a long list of candidates for House speaker as Republicans try voting again on a new leader – AP
https://www.chicagotribune.com/nation-world/ct-aud-nw-house-speaker-candidates-20231024-h7k2nswifrdm5lbn6frhm2gqyu-story.html
— Ald. Julia Ramirez issues statement ahead of meeting on potential migrant camp: ‘the mayor’s office did not consult with me’ – Nell Salzman
https://www.chicagotribune.com/immigration/ct-brighton-park-meeting-migrants-20231023-qk3ernuu5bbp7mnnvth6hvmala-story.html

ABC7
— Chicago protest: Group calling for ceasefire in Hamas-Israel war shuts down busy Loop street. Group ends rally, heads back to Federal Plaza amid large police presence – Cate Cauguiran
https://abc7chicago.com/chicago-protest-today-rally-traffic-hamas-israel/13960160/
— 4 taken to hospital from South Loop CPD station where many migrants in Chicago are staying. How many migrants are in Chicago? As of Monday, there are over 11,000 migrants in city shelters and more elsewhere. – Stephanie Wade
https://abc7chicago.com/how-many-migrants-are-in-chicago-police-cpd-south-loop/13958840/
— Coalition demands Oak Park step up to help Chicago migrants: ‘Our borders are porous’ – Michelle Gallardo and Liz Nagy
https://abc7chicago.com/migrants-in-chicago-how-to-help-police-station-oak-park/13960586/
— Ald. Julia Ramirez speaks for 1st time after being attacked at Brighton Park protest. Attack happened during protest over city proposal to set up migrant ‘base camp.’
https://abc7chicago.com/ald-julia-ramirez-chicago-protest-brighton-park-migrants/13961440/
— Cook County sheriff gives updated human trafficking statistics: ‘We’re just overwhelmed’ – Rob Hughes
https://abc7chicago.com/what-is-human-trafficking-cook-county-definition-statistics/13960431/

NBC5
— Presidential candidate Tim Scott talks crime, race and Israel-Hamas War during Chicago visit
https://www.nbcchicago.com/top-videos-home/presidential-candidate-tim-scott-talks-crime-race-and-israel-hamas-war-during-chicago-visit/3258262/

CBS2
— Protestors in downtown Chicago call for cease-fire in Israel-Hamas war
https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/video/protestors-in-downtown-chicago-call-for-cease-fire-in-israel-hamas-war/
— No charges for man who fired shot at dueling rallies for Israel and Palestine in Chicago suburbs – DARIUS JOHNSON, JERMONT TERRY, TODD FEURER, BETH LAWRENCE
https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news/dueling-rallies-for-israel-and-palestine-held-in-skokie/
— Chicago alderwoman swarmed at protest over migrant camp wants more transparency from city – SABRINA FRANZA
https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news/alderwoman-swarmed-migrants/
— Thefts of Kias, Hyundais in Chicago continue to rise
https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/video/thefts-of-kias-hyundais-in-chicago-continue-to-rise/

WGN9
— Residents near Amundsen Park continue speaking out against proposal to house migrants – Jewell Hillery, Andrew Smith
https://wgntv.com/news/chicago-news/residents-near-amundsen-park-continue-speaking-out-against-proposal-to-house-migrants/

FOX32
— Chicago protesters block traffic, demand ceasefire in Israel
https://www.fox32chicago.com/video/1300305
— Republican presidential candidate Tim Scott visits Chicago’s South Side
https://www.fox32chicago.com/news/republican-presidential-candidate-tim-scott-chicago-south-side

WBEZ
— Chicago families left without a bus ride to CPS this year are demanding help – Sarah Karp (COMMENT: I lived in Crete 1948-1972. The only time that I rode a bus to/from school was while was in 8th grade at Hope Lutheran Grade School in Park Forest 1961-1962.)
https://www.wbez.org/stories/cps-families-without-bus-rides-are-demanding-help/2ab86ab6-9db6-46b6-b9d3-72fff8007505

WLS AM
— The search for a new Speaker of the House continues…
https://www.wlsam.com/2023/10/24/the-search-for-a-new-speaker-of-the-house-continues/

WGN RADIO
— The reason marijuana-related car crashes are on the rise in Illinois – Brian Althimer
https://wgnradio.com/lisa-dent/the-reason-marijuana-related-car-crashes-are-on-the-rise-in-illinois/
— Chicago Way w/John Kass: A visit with migrants living in a police station – Jeff Carlin
https://wgnradio.com/wgn-plus/thechicagoway/chicago-way-w-john-kass-a-visit-with-migrants-living-in-a-police-station/
(FROM THE ARTICLE: On this episode, Ted Dabrowski of Wirepoints.com joins John Kass & Jeff Carlin to discuss his recent visit to a Chicago Police Station at Division & Larrabee to talk with migrants who have been recently bused from the US/Mexico border and forced to live in tents (if they’re lucky) or outside the police station. Ted also offers up his take on Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson’s massive budget proposal.)

SOUTHERN
— Migrant bus conditions ‘disgusting and inhuman,’ says former vet who escorted convoys – Nicco Quinones, Ashley Schwartz-Lavares and Allie Weintraub
https://southernillinoisnow.com/2023/10/24/migrant-bus-conditions-disgusting-and-inhuman-says-former-vet-who-escorted-convoys/

NORTHERN PUBLIC RADIO
— Advocate hopes state grant will give housing relief to some asylum seekers already in Elgin – Maria Gardner Lara
https://www.northernpublicradio.org/wnij-news/2023-10-23/advocate-hopes-state-grant-will-give-housing-relief-to-some-asylum-seekers-already-in-elgin

NPR ILLINOIS
— Illinois lawmakers back in Springfield for the veto session – Michelle Eccles
https://www.nprillinois.org/news/2023-10-24/illinois-lawmakers-back-in-springfield-for-the-veto-session-first-listen

KSDK
— Work-ready migrants from Chicago could be making their way to St. Louis soon
https://www.ksdk.com/video/news/local/work-ready-migrants-from-chicago-could-come-to-st-louis-soon/63-d2494c43-080e-4b3b-b334-67543ffdad45

BLOCK CLUB CHICAGO
— Illinois Doled Out Millions to Pot Growers. It Still May Not Be Enough to Save the Industry. As independent “craft growers” in Illinois struggle to secure financing for their cannabis businesses, a state-backed fund has emerged as a key lifeline. – Alex Nitkin
https://blockclubchicago.org/2023/10/23/illinois-doled-out-millions-to-pot-growers-it-still-may-not-be-enough-to-save-the-industry/
— Chicago Needs 18,000 Coats For Migrants. Here’s How You Can Help. Nonprofit One Warm Coat encourages people to donate gently used winter gear or set up coat drives before the end of this month. – Joanna Hou
https://blockclubchicago.org/2023/10/23/city-of-chicago-requests-18000-coats-for-migrants-heres-how-you-can-help/

BURR RIDGE PATCH
— Burr Ridge Mayor Gary Grasso Not Running For State House District 82. The district includes Darien, Western Springs, Willowbrook, Burr Ridge, Homer Glen and Lemont. – David Giuliani
https://patch.com/illinois/burrridge/burr-ridge-mayor-not-running-state-house

POLITICO ILLINOIS
— Tim Scott’s quixotic visit to Chicago – SHIA KAPOS
https://www.politico.com/newsletters/illinois-playbook/2023/10/24/tim-scotts-quixotic-visit-to-chicago-00123140

CAPITOL FAX
— Morning briefing
https://capitolfax.com/2023/10/24/isabel%e2%80%99s-morning-briefing-170/
— Afternoon roundup.
https://capitolfax.com/2023/10/23/afternoon-roundup-174/

FROM ILLINOIS CENTER-RIGHT LEANING SOURCES

WIREPOINTS
— “Here’s what Venezuelans at the police station told me: ‘If the border is open, we’re coming.’” – Ted Dabrowski on with John Kass
https://wirepoints.org/heres-what-venezuelans-told-me-if-the-border-is-open-were-coming-ted-dabrowski-on-with-john-kass/
— It’s not hard to see what Think Big is really about: Pritzker’s presidential ambitions – Mark Glennon
https://wirepoints.org/its-not-hard-to-see-what-think-big-is-really-about-pritzkers-presidential-ambitions-mark-glennon-on-cities-92-9-with-cat-petersen/

MADISON RECORD
— Raoul moves to dismiss constitutional challenge to firearm liability law – Steve Korris
https://madisonrecord.com/stories/650433827-raoul-moves-to-dismiss-constitutional-challenge-to-firearm-liability-law

CHICAGO CONTRARIAN
— Stay or Go: Chicago’s Jewish Community Has a Choice to Make – BENJAMIN BLAIR
https://www.chicagocontrarian.com/blog/chicago-jewish-community-has-choice-to-make
(FROM THE ARTICLE: With rising anti-Semitism in the Windy City, does the urban equation still add up for the 85,000 Jews in Chicago? Roughly two percent of the world’s Jewish community resides in the greater Chicago area. According to a recent Brandeis study of the Chicagoland Jewish community, in 2020, there were 319,600 Jewish adults and children spread across 175,800 households in Chicago and its suburbs. Chicago’s Jewish population count was 85,000 at the time of the study. Chicago Jews are a diverse bunch. Some are observant, following as many of the 613 mitzvot (which comprise “doing good deeds” or “avoiding bad deeds”) as possible, including putting on Tefillin, observing shabbat and the holidays/festivals, and saying prayers daily. Others worship themselves, including Zen and the art of vaginoplasty. By the numbers, Chicago’s Jewish community was seven percent Orthodox (i.e., observant) in 2020 (the same as 2010). Conservative Jews, who generally believe they are fully observant with a few caveats, although the Orthodox would disagree, made up 16 percent of the population (down from 30 percent in 2010). Reform Jews (the Unitarians of the Jewish world) came in at 29 percent (down from 45 percent). Somewhat shockingly, 44 percent of the Jewish community had “no denomination” in 2020 (up from 14 percent in 2010). But the politics of Chicago’s Jewish community should surprise no one: 16 percent volunteer themselves as “extremely liberal”; 36 percent clock in as liberal; 18 percent are moderate; six percent are slightly conservative; 10 percent are conservative; and 2 percent are extremely conservative. In short: Most Chicago Jews don’t agree on much, but they tilt far to the political “left” outside the Orthodox community. In fact, many of Barack Obama’s biggest fanboys (inside baseball note: Who were generally responsible for driving his rise to fame even before his run for the White House) came from Chicago’s Jewish community – think the Pritzker family, for one.)

CENTER SQUARE ILLINOIS
— $2,000 retention bonus, 20% raises part of tentative new Chicago Police deal. – Andrew Hensel (COMMENT: GAO works for Congress. I should write a book about how my Democrat GAO superiors used Republican-led budget cuts 1980-1997 to get rid of their Republican employees like me who were conservative, White, male, older, non-veteran, Protestant, German American, and/or had ancestors who had been in America for a long time. I would focus on the many big adverse actions that they took against me to get rid of me including forcing me to take their early retirement “offer” in 1997 when I was 49 years old a) because I was all of the aforesaid, b) because I complained about political affiliation discrimination, reverse discrimination, and age discrimination, c) because I became an active member in a class action lawsuit in 1988 when I was 40 years old that charged them with reverse discrimination, age discrimination, and retaliation, and c) because I had been a union member while I worked for IRS 1971-1980 and for the Post Office 1966-1969.)
https://www.thecentersquare.com/illinois/article_fa663d96-71d2-11ee-a1bb-c7d31bf83eb6.html
— With arrests down significantly, police point to low morale, lack of support – Shirleen Guerra and Tom Gantert
https://www.thecentersquare.com/national/article_f2cb945c-716c-11ee-8775-3bfacb7bcdd0.html

CHICAGO CITY WIRE
— See where Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson is housing illegal aliens in the city
https://chicagocitywire.com/stories/650438026-see-where-chicago-mayor-brandon-johnson-is-housing-illegal-aliens-in-the-city

DUPAGE POLICY JOURNAL
— ‘The SAFE-T Act has been just the latest in a line of tremendous failures’ – Aris Garcia
https://dupagepolicyjournal.com/stories/650433866-garcia-the-safe-t-act-has-been-just-the-latest-in-a-line-of-tremendous-failures

MCHENRY COUNTY BLOG
— No Tax Levy Amendments at October County Board Meeting May Lead to Interesting November Meeting
https://mchenrycountyblog.com/2023/10/23/inability-to-offer-tax-levy-amendments-at-october-county-board-meeting-may-lead-to-interesting-november-meeting/
— Looking at “Affordable Housing” Requirements through Lakewood’s Lens
https://mchenrycountyblog.com/2023/10/23/looking-at-affordable-housing-requirements-through-lakewoods-lens/
— Message of the Day: Jim Jordan Sketch from Saturday Night Live Instant Classic
https://mchenrycountyblog.com/2023/10/23/snljordan/
— Marengo Staff Recommends a One Percentage Point Sale Tax Hike Referendum, Following Harvard’s Example
https://mchenrycountyblog.com/2023/10/22/marengo-staff-recommends-a-sale-tax-hike-referendum-following-harvards-example/
— Reick DCFS Op-Ed in Daily Herald
https://mchenrycountyblog.com/2023/10/22/reick-op-ed-in-daily-herald/
— The Oil Embargo Fifty Years Ago
https://mchenrycountyblog.com/2023/10/22/209274/
— Louisiana Gubernatorial Election Surprise: Polls Missed Outright Republican Win
https://mchenrycountyblog.com/2023/10/22/lagovsurprise/
— Broke Metra Considers Reduced Fares for SNAP (Food Stamp) Recipients
https://mchenrycountyblog.com/2023/10/22/broke-metra-considers-reduced-fares-for-snap-food-stamp-recipients/
— Republican Treasurer Gives Pro-Life Message to McHenry County Board
https://mchenrycountyblog.com/2023/10/22/republican-treasurer-gives-pro-life-message-to-mchenry-county-board/
— Will County Levies $10 Million for Mental Health, McHenry at Almost $11 Million
https://mchenrycountyblog.com/2023/10/21/will-county-levies-10-million-for-mental-health/
— Another “What Could Go Wrong?” Question with West Dundee Buying Spring Hill Mall
https://mchenrycountyblog.com/2023/10/21/another-what-could-go-wrong-question-with-west-dundee-buying-spring-hill-mall/
— Pot Use Analyzed
https://mchenrycountyblog.com/2023/10/21/pot-use-analyzed/
— UPDATE: Why Didn’t Pritzker Show? HUNTLEY SCHOOL DISTRICT CANCELLED THE EVENT FEARING RAIN
https://mchenrycountyblog.com/2023/10/21/why-didnt-pritzker-show/
— Chicago Illegal Alien Report
https://mchenrycountyblog.com/2023/10/23/chicago-illegal-alien-report/

LUTHERAN CHURCH CHARITIES
— Who Advises You? – Tim Hetzner (COMMENT: My critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes talk and/or act like they take advice from those who reject the following planks in the Republican Party platform: individual responsibility, traditional marriage and family, right to life, immigration, illegal drugs, Second Amendment, and/or equal opportunity (no race or gender based preference giving). I should write a book about my critics/opponents who have had their operatives and their dupes take the most/biggest adverse actions against me. I would focus on those who have lots of religious, government, political, and/or financial clout in Wheaton, Milton Township, DuPage County, and Illinois.)
https://devotions1.lccportal.org/2023/10/24/who-advises-you-part-1/

ILLINOIS POLICY INSTITUTE
— INVEST IN KIDS TAX CREDIT SCHOLARSHIPS MOSTLY GO TO BLACK, HISPANIC STUDENTS – Mailee Smith (COMMENT: To have enough money to pay for sending my brother and I to Trinity Lutheran Grade School in Crete and then Hope Lutheran Grade School in Park Forest 1953-1969, my father worked second jobs, most commonly, he played piano in restaurants and bars, delivering eggs, and working an A&W. He died suddenly in October of 1969 when he tried to lift a heavy speaker at the Blue Note Tap in Momence. My grandfather, my great grandfather, and my great great grandfather on my father’s side all had less money because they paid to send their children to Trinity Lutheran Grade School in Crete.)
https://www.illinoispolicy.org/invest-in-kids-tax-credit-scholarships-mostly-go-to-black-hispanic-students/

FROM NATIONAL CENTER-RIGHT LEANING SOURCES

WASHINGTON TIMES
— Eight Republicans make their case for speaker’s job that no one has been able to win – Susan Ferrechio and Kerry Picket
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2023/oct/23/eight-republicans-make-their-case-speakers-job-no-/
— Israel losing its window for ground attack on Gaza. Hamas releases 2 Israeli hostages, U.S. troops under fire. – Ben Wolfgang
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2023/oct/23/israel-losing-its-window-ground-attack-gaza/
— Conservative-muzzling universities accused of free speech hypocrisy on Hamas attack – Valerie Richardson
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2023/oct/24/conservative-muzzling-universities-accused-of-free/

WASHINGTON FREE BEACON
— ‘Just as Cruel as the Terrorists’: Many Ordinary Palestinians Joined in Hamas’s Atrocities Against Israel – Andrew Tobin
https://freebeacon.com/national-security/just-as-cruel-as-the-terrorists-many-ordinary-palestinians-joined-in-hamass-atrocities-against-israel/
— Associated Press Won’t Let Reporters Call Hamas a Terrorist Organization. News organization says journalists should refer to its former officemates as ‘militants’ – Joseph Simonson
https://freebeacon.com/media/associated-press-wont-let-reporters-call-hamas-a-terrorist-organization/

NEW YORK POST
— Nearly two-thirds of New Yorkers blame Biden for migrant crisis – Carl Campanile
https://nypost.com/2023/10/24/news/two-thirds-of-new-yorkers-blame-biden-for-migrant-crisis-poll/
— Iran-backed terror groups increase attacks on US forces in Mideast as war rages in Gaza – Ryan King
https://nypost.com/2023/10/23/news/iranian-terrorist-proxies-increase-attacks-on-us-forces-as-war-rages-in-israel/

AMERICAN THINKER
— Illegal aliens are rational investors – Andrew Hodge
https://www.americanthinker.com/blog/2023/10/illegal_aliens_are_rational_investors.html
(FROM THE ARTICLE: Migrants coming to the USA right now have to make a significant investment. There is a monetary investment in the form of payment given to the Mexican drug cartels to shepherd them to and across the border. Many migrants take flights from their home countries to Central or South America and then trek north. Flights costs money, which increases their investment after payments to the cartels. Often this also involves future payments earned as the result of working in this country, legally or not. These payments may be monetary or in the form of indentured labor. There are other forms of investment as well. Primary among them is human capital. Hiking from Central or South America to the U.S. border is not easy. It involves many weeks of time; many miles of walking; and risk of physical danger from snakes, terrain, and weather along the way. You have to sleep outside a lot, access to food is uncertain, and one has to negotiate the Rio Grande and the desert. We know that many are lost in transit. On top of that, there is the real risk of mistreatment by the cartels. Many, many adult and adolescent female migrants are sexually abused on their journey here. Children of both sexes are often abused as well. Once in the USA, they are often trafficked. Men and women are forced into indentured servitude by the cartels in different forms, some involving drug-dealing. The women are placed in brothels, displaying their wares on the streets of American cities. Think of the psychological and physical scars accrued by these people. That is a real cost that represents a very significant personal investment.)
— Gun Control: The End Results
https://www.americanthinker.com/articles/2023/10/gun_control_the_end_results.html

BIZ PAC REVIEW
— Sanctimonious Romney trashes Trump, a ‘failure of character’ who is changing the ‘heart of our nation’ – Chris Donaldson
https://www.bizpacreview.com/2023/10/23/sanctimonious-romney-trashes-trump-a-failure-of-character-who-is-changing-the-heart-of-our-nation-1406591/

BLAZE
— NYC Mayor Adams says illegal immigration ‘not sustainable’ but still calls city’s sanctuary plan a ‘successful model’ – ANDREW CHAPADOS
https://www.theblaze.com/news/eric-adams-migrants-unsustainable-successfulmodel

BREITBART
— Immigration Reform Law Institute is suing President Joe Biden’s Department of Homeland Security for withholding details about its policy to fly certain illegal aliens back to the United States after they were deported under prior administrations. – JOHN BINDER
https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2023/10/23/watchdog-group-sues-bidens-dhs-hiding-special-amnesty-policy-fly-deported-illegal-aliens-back-u-s/

DAILY WIRE
— Majority Of Muslim Americans Believe Hamas Was ‘Justified’ In Its Terror Attacks Against Israel – Ryan Saavedra
https://www.dailywire.com/news/majority-of-muslim-americans-believe-hamas-was-justified-in-its-terror-attacks-against-israel

FEDERALIST
— University Students’ Support For Terrorism Isn’t Ideology, It’s Conditioning – STELLA MORABITO
https://thefederalist.com/2023/10/23/university-students-support-for-terrorism-isnt-ideology-its-conditioning/

FEDERATION FOR AMERICAN IMMIGRATION REFORM
— Biden Administration Expedites Work Authorization for Illegal Aliens – Ira Mehlman
https://www.fairus.org/biden-administration-expedites-work-authorization-illegal-aliens

FOX NEWS
— The speaker’s race may get worse before it gets better. This is what freedom looks like. – Jason Chaffetz
https://www.foxnews.com/opinion/speaker-race-worse-before-better
— US should not provide humanitarian aid to Gaza – Sen. Roger Wicker
https://www.foxnews.com/video/6339726314112

HOT AIR
— NYT: A Week Later, Hamas “Fails to Make Case” that Israel Struck Hospital; UPDATE: “Editors Note”? – ED MORRISSEY
https://hotair.com/ed-morrissey/2023/10/23/nyt-a-week-later-hamas-fails-to-make-case-that-israel-struck-hospital-n586910

NATIONAL REVIEW
— The Coming Terrorist Attack on U.S. Soil – PETER KIRSANOW
https://www.nationalreview.com/corner/the-coming-terrorist-attack-on-u-s-soil/
— Israel Defense Forces Getting Antsy about Gaza Ground-Invasion Delay, as Biden Administration Pressures Israel to Wait – PHILIP KLEIN
https://www.nationalreview.com/corner/idf-getting-antsy-about-gaza-ground-invasion-delay-as-biden-administration-pressures-israel-to-wait/
— Major GOP Strategists, Donors Fight to Restore Confidence in Elections, One Lawsuit at a Time – BRITTANY BERNSTEIN (COMMENT: Democrats ever-increasingly run elections in America. Anticipate/expect that illegals will ever-increasingly use their false identification to vote for Democrats. Do not anticipate/expect that Democrats will do anything to stop that.)
https://www.nationalreview.com/news/gop-strategists-donors-work-to-address-crisis-of-confidence-in-elections/

NEW AMERICAN
— Illinois Gun Owners Refusing to Register Their Firearms – Bob Adelmann
https://thenewamerican.com/us/politics/illinois-gun-owners-refusing-to-register-their-firearms/

NEWSMAX
— ESG, DEI & Antisemitism – Stefan Padfield
https://www.newsmax.com/finance/streettalk/esg-dei-antisemitism/2023/10/23/id/1139304/
— RFK Jr. Has a Solid Border Solution – Chris Clem
https://www.newsmax.com/us/rfk-jr-southern-border-president/2023/10/23/id/1139341/

PJ MEDIA
— Feds Warn of Hamas, Hezbollah Terrorists Potentially Crossing Southern Border – CATHERINE SALGADO
https://pjmedia.com/news-and-politics/catherinesalgado/2023/10/23/feds-warn-of-hamas-hezbollah-terrorists-potentially-crossing-southern-border-n1737355

TOWNHALL
— Just Wait Until You Hear Karine Jean-Pierre’s Answer When Asked About Rise of Anti-Semitism – Spencer Brown
https://townhall.com/tipsheet/spencerbrown/2023/10/23/watch-karine-jean-pierre-says-muslims-are-the-victims-when-asked-about-rise-of-anti-semitism-n2630245

FROM NATIONAL CENTER-LEFT LEANING SOURCES

CBS NEWS
— House speaker vote live updates: Republicans to vote today on new nominee – MELISSA QUINN, KATHRYN WATSON, NIKOLE KILLION, CAROLINE LINTON
https://www.cbsnews.com/live-updates/house-speaker-vote-live-updates-10-24-2023/

ASSOCIATED PRESS
— Man fires gun near pro-Palestinian rally outside Chicago, another pepper-sprays crowd, police say. – TODD RICHMOND
https://apnews.com/article/israel-hamas-palestine-shot-pepper-spray-illinois-91db79cb2d2e9fd093b7abd14ae01c50
— Democrats ever-increasingly promote more illegal immigration.
https://religionnews.com/2023/10/23/violence-forced-them-to-flee-now-faith-sustains-these-migrants-on-their-journey-to-the-us/
— Trump compares himself to Mandela and rails against Biden after filing for New Hampshire primary – JILL COLVIN AND HOLLY RAMER
https://apnews.com/article/trump-new-hampshire-filing-8351611af96b54050f1e64d55d8648dc

NEW YORK TIMES
— Hamas Fails to Make Case That Israel Struck Hospital. A senior Hamas official says “nothing is left” of the munition that hit the Ahli Arab hospital in Gaza. City last week, killing hundreds. Israel says the explosion was caused by a misfired Palestinian rocket. – Patrick Kingsley and Aaron Boxerman
https://www.nytimes.com/2023/10/22/world/middleeast/israel-gaza-hospital-evidence.html
— To Build Momentum, Scott Tackles Race and Racism in Chicago. Senator Tim Scott of South Carolina gave his speech as his struggling presidential campaign said it would move most of its staff to Iowa. – Jonathan Weisman
https://www.nytimes.com/2023/10/23/us/politics/scott-campaign-chicago-speech.html
— The People Who Broke the House – Michelle Cottle
https://www.nytimes.com/2023/10/23/opinion/house-speaker-republicans.html
— Republicans Grapple With Being Speakerless, but Effectively Leaderless, Too. With a speaker fight in the House, concerns about an aging Senate leader and a 2024 front-runner who has the party in a vise grip, some G.O.P. members worry the turmoil could have long-term effects. – Lisa Lerer and Michael C. Bender
https://www.nytimes.com/2023/10/23/us/politics/republicans-speaker-2024-elections.html
— Late Night Finds the House Speaker Pool Lacking in Diversity – Trish Bendix
https://www.nytimes.com/2023/10/24/arts/television/late-night-house-speaker.html

WASHINGTON POST
— What’s next in the Republican fight for a new House speaker – Mariana Alfaro
https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2023/10/23/republicans-house-speaker-search-next-steps/
–House Democrats didn’t save Kevin McCarthy. Now, that’s paying off. – Greg Sargent
https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2023/10/24/democrats-response-house-speaker-jeffries/

USA TODAY
— Democrats ever-increasingly promote more LGBTQ.
https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2023/10/21/mathew-sheppard-the-laramie-project-and-25-years-of-hate/71207422007/

ATLANTIC
— Black Success, White Backlash. Black prosperity has provoked white resentment that can make life exhausting for people of color—and it has led to the undoing of policies that have nurtured Black advancement. – Elijah Anderson (COMMENT: My critics/opponents are Democrats, Libertarians, Greens, Independents, and RINOs who reject the Supreme Court Affirmative Action (AA) decision. They promote AA, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI), that is, they promote patronage, political affiliation discrimination, reverse discrimination, and age discrimination. I should write a book about my critics/opponents. They personally benefit from AA & DEI, they want to benefit from AA & DEI, they have ever had to pay the price of AA or DEI, they want to curry favor with minorities, females, and younger people by promoting AA & DEI, and/or they despise/hate Whites, men, and/or older people.)
https://www.theatlantic.com/magazine/archive/2023/11/black-career-success-race-backlash/675437/

WALL STREET JOURNAL
— House Republicans to Pick New Speaker Nominee After Weeks of False Starts. Reps. Tom Emmer, Kevin Hern, Mike Johnson, Byron Donalds seen as top contenders. – Siobhan Hughes, Katy Stech Ferek, Lindsay Wise
https://www.wsj.com/politics/house-republicans-to-pick-new-speaker-nominee-after-weeks-of-false-starts-d7590cb6
— How Campus Politicization Fed Today’s Hatred. Enforcing orthodoxy and suppressing speech and thought taught students to be cowardly and foolish. – Danielle Shapiro and Yonah Berenson
https://www.wsj.com/articles/how-campus-politicization-fed-todays-hatred-israel-hamas-protest-58bbc002

FORBES
— Most Employers Offer Upskilling—Why Aren’t Workers Using It? – Dave Barnett (COMMENT: Since 1966, my Democrat superiors, supervisors, coworkers, and subordinates in the federal government have used the fact that my federal employers (Post Office 1966-1969, IRS 1971-1980, and GAO 1980-1997) either did not reimburse college tuition or only reimbursed a token amount. They have always used that to hint/imply/argue/shout that the courses that I took at UIC 1966-1968, NIU 1969-1970, Loyola 1972-1976, DePaul 1976-1980, Roosevelt 1980-1981, and IIT 1992-1997 were not job-related, did not maintain or improve my job skills, were taken by me to get a job in the private sector and/or to qualify myself for a new trade or business, and/or were a distraction. The aforesaid was stressed my Money Magazine in its February 1978 4-page article on me and that gave IRS an excuse to disallow my graduate business courses at Loyola and my graduate accounting courses at DePaul.)
https://www.forbes.com/sites/forbeshumanresourcescouncil/2023/10/23/most-employers-offer-upskilling-why-arent-workers-using-it/

POLITICO
— 6 things to know about the men (yes, they’re all men) who want to be speaker – ANTHONY ADRAGNA (COMMENT: Democrats, Libertarians, Greens, Independents, and RINOs ever-increasingly hint/imply/argue/shout that the following demographics are BAD for Republicans: heterosexual, conservative, White, male, older, non-veteran, non-poor, married, gun-owner, Protestant, German American, and/or have ancestors who have been in America for a long time. I am all of the aforesaid.)
https://www.politico.com/news/2023/10/23/speaker-race-congress-list-field-00123041

FED SMITH
— Political Division: Nazis and Hamas Terrorists in the Federal Workplace—What’s a Supervisor to Do? Political division is common. What are considerations for a federal supervisor facing a tough employee problem? – Ralph R. Smith (COMMEMT: Virtually all my superiors and supervisors while I worked for the Post Office 1966-1969, IRS 1971-1980, and GAO 1980-1997 were Democrats. I should write a book about those who were the most anti-conservative, anti-Republican, anti-White, anti-male, anti-older people, anti-draft avoiders, anti-Protestant, anti-German American, and/or anti-those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time. I would focus on those who took the most/biggest adverse actions against me. I would focus on those who forced me to take their early retirement “offer” in 1997 when I was 49 years old.)
https://www.fedsmith.com/2023/10/23/political-division-federal-workplace/

GOVERNING
— Volunteers Help Migrants Find Permanent Housing in Chicago. It’s the only sanctuary city that has pointed to resettlement as the primary solution to put migrants on a path to self-sufficiency. But there are not enough case managers or landlords willing or able to rent to keep up with demand. – Laura Rodríguez Presa, Lizzie Kane and Nell Salzman (COMMENT: Chicago Democrats ever-increasing promote more illegal immigration. Anticipate/expect that Chicago Democrats will ever-increasingly send more illegals to DuPage County, to Milton Township, and to Wheaton to destroy DuPage County, Milton Township, and Wheaton. The only thing that might slow them down is opposition from the ever-increasing number of rich wealthy limousine liberal Democrats, Libertarians, Greens, Independents, and RINOs who have invaded and taken over parts of DuPage County, Milton Township, and Wheaton.
https://www.governing.com/housing/volunteers-help-migrants-find-permanent-housing-in-chicago

VANITY FAIR
— “We Just Can’t Get in Front of It”: Is Joe Biden Sleeping on Chicago’s Migrant Crisis? The Windy City continues to buckle under the weight of new arrivals, testing the empathy of residents and leaders alike. “This is really a federal responsibility,” says Chicago’s deputy mayor of migrant rights. “It isn’t fair to put it on cities.” – ERIC LUTZ
https://www.vanityfair.com/news/2023/10/chicago-migrant-crisis-federal-response

DAILY MAIL
— Woke Oregon school chiefs suspend need for high schoolers to prove math, reading and writing skills to graduate for FIVE MORE YEARS – to bolster minority students who ‘don’t test well’ – MACKENZIE TATANANNI (COMMENT: While I worked for the federal government for almost 30 years, to hire, to retain, and to promote more and more and more Democrat minorities and females, my Democrat superiors ever-increasingly lowered if not eliminated hiring, retention, and promotion requirements. Constructively, that rendered worthless a) my job-related bachelor’s degree, b) my three job-related master’s degrees, c) my six job-related professional certifications, d) my job-related professional license, and e) my job-related work experience.)
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-12664399/Woke-Oregon-school-chiefs-suspend-need-high-schoolers-prove-math-reading-writing-skills-graduate-FIVE-YEARS-bolster-minority-students-dont-test-well.html

October 22, 2023

FROM ILLINOIS CENTER-LEFT LEANING SOURCES

ABC7
— Democrats say “Illinois lawmakers prepare to head back to Springfield for veto session, BGA breaks down agenda.”
https://abc7chicago.com/illinois-state-veto-session-lawmakers-springfield-better-government-association/13941132/
— Democrats acknowledge that “At least 14 shot, 3 killed in weekend gun violence across city.”
https://abc7chicago.com/chicago-shootings-this-weekend-gun-violence-today/13950267/
— Democrats acknowledge that “Supporters of Palestinians, Israelis call for ceasefire at downtown protest.” I am 100% German American. I am proud that my grandfather on my father’s side fought the Germans in WWI, that my uncles on my mother’s side fought the Germans in WWII, and that my father would have fought the Germans in WWII if he had not been 4-F.
https://abc7chicago.com/protest-downtown-chicago-today-palestinian-israel-foster-beach/13951102/
— Democrats acknowledge that “A New Jersey father filed a federal lawsuit to block a state policy aimed at keeping schools from outing transgender students to their parents.” Democrats ever-increasingly encourage children to be sexually active LGBTQers.
https://abc7chicago.com/frederick-short-jr-cherry-hill-high-school-nj-lawsuit/13950054/

NBC5
— Democrats acknowledge that “Demonstrators march downtown Chicago to show support for the Palestinian people.” I am 100% German American. I am proud that my grandfather on my father’s side fought the Germans in WWI, that my uncles on my mother’s side fought the Germans in WWII, and that my father would have fought the Germans in WWII if he had not been 4-F.
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/demonstrators-march-downtown-chicago-to-show-support-for-the-palestinian-people/3257236/

CBS2
— Democrats acknowledge that “Crowds gather in Chicago Loop to protest ongoing war between Israel and Hamas.” I am 100% German American. I am proud that my grandfather on my father’s side fought the Germans in WWI, that my uncles on my mother’s side fought the Germans in WWII, and that my father would have fought the Germans in WWII if he had not been 4-F.
https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news/chicago-loop-protest-israel-hamas-palestine-war/

FOX32
— Democrats acknowledge that “Chicago sees massive Palestinian protest on Michigan Avenue.” I am 100% German American. I am proud that my grandfather on my father’s side fought the Germans in WWI, that my uncles on my mother’s side fought the Germans in WWII, and that my father would have fought the Germans in WWII if he had not been 4-F.
https://www.fox32chicago.com/news/chicago-palestinian-protest-michigan-avenue
— Democrats say “Citywide hiring fair offers opportunities for job seekers in Chicago.” What jobs have you had? I did yard work 1962-1964, delivered newspapers 1962-1966, washed dishes 1964-1966, cleaned golf shoes, chipped slag, and pumped gasoline in 1966, delivered mail 1966-1969, worked on an automobile assembly line in 1970, sold tires, automotive services, and major appliances 1970-1971, pumped gasoline 1971-1972, collected delinquent taxes 1971-1980, and audited federal agencies 1980-1997. Anticipate/expect that your critics/opponents will hint/imply/argue/shout a) that all the jobs that you had were bad jobs, b) that you did not get better jobs because of you had many serious faults and shortcomings, c) that you were nevertheless grossly overpaid, and d) that they would never stoop to take the jobs that you took. I should write a book about my critics/opponents. I would focus on the jobs that they had, how they got those jobs, and why they got those jobs. From what I see, the wealthier that your parents are, the better the jobs that you can get. My father worked in the office of a nasty chemical plant and never earned more than $50,000/year in today’s dollars, almost always worked second jobs (playing the piano, delivering eggs, working in an A&W) to pay the family’s bills, and died suddenly in 1969 when he was 47 and I was 21. My mother never attended high school and did not work outside the home until after he died.
https://www.fox32chicago.com/news/citywide-hiring-fair-job-seekers-chicago

WBEZ
— Democrats say “Some Chicagoans say they experienced racism from cops on Oath Keepers list. The people who spoke with WBEZ and the Chicago Sun-Times say the department should rid itself of cops connected to extremist groups.” My critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes hinted/implied/argued/shouted that TAPROOT Republicans of Illinois and Illinois Center Right Coalition (ICRC) were extremist conservative groups. They ended my 7-year TAPROOT chairmanship and destroyed the organization in 2012. They ended my 4-year ICRC Steering Committee membership and destroyed the organization in 2007. I should write a book about my critics/opponents.
https://www.wbez.org/stories/some-chicagoans-say-they-experienced-racism-from-cops-on-oath-keepers-list/1081148f-63cb-4251-9f8b-801592e6f81d

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— Democrats say “Mike Pence faces a cash shortage and questions about how much longer his 2024 campaign can survive.”
https://www.chicagotribune.com/nation-world/ct-aud-nw-mike-pence-2024-campaign-money-20231021-lh7at7qcnrfennfk2x3br3p7iq-story.html
— 10 most expensive ZIP codes in the Chicago area – Claire Malon
https://www.chicagotribune.com/real-estate/ct-most-expensive-zip-codes-20231021-uhdhydli4bgsxglpg6pvcqc2ge-story.html
— Democrats ever-increasing run the news media but nevertheless acknowledge that “Misinformation about the Israeli-Hamas war is rampant.”
https://www.chicagotribune.com/opinion/commentary/ct-opinion-hamas-israel-war-misinformation-twitter-x-resources-20231021-ahwh2tmm7ff5xgw7u3p6mn66t4-story.html
— Highland GOP councilman gets party blowback for endorsing Dem clerk-treasurer – Michelle L. Quinn (COMMENT: Based on the many big adverse actions that anti-conservative leaders of the Milton Township Republican Organization, DuPage County Republican Central Committee, and Illinois Republican Party have taken against me since 2000, it is obvious that they would never have appointed me to be a Republican Precinct Committeeman. I should write a book about the aforesaid anti-conservative leaders and the many big adverse actions that they have taken against me since 2000 including rudely firing me as MTRO webmaster in 2004 and 2010 and slandering me during MTRO meetings.)
https://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/post-tribune/ct-ptb-schocke-endorsement-gop-st-1019-20231018-jp5dkzhu7jdppkkqqxp3hqh2le-story.html
(FROM THE ARTICLE: A Highland councilman is expected to be stripped of his precinct committee position after publicly endorsing the town’s Democratic Clerk-Treasurer candidate in the upcoming general election. Lake County Republican Chairman and Congressional candidate Randy Niemeyer confirmed Wednesday that he’ll be removing Highland Councilman Mark Schocke, R-3, from the precinct committee after Schocke appeared in a campaign mailer endorsing current Highland Clerk-Treasurer Mark Herak. Herak is running against Republican Kathy Camp-Burke. Because Schocke was appointed to the precinct, he can be removed at the County Chair’s discretion and not go through a hearing process as an elected committeeman would, Niemeyer said. He said he hadn’t executed the order as of Wednesday afternoon, but only because he hadn’t had the chance. Niemeyer said his decision to remove Schocke isn’t personal; it’s just that he has a party to protect.)
— Democrats used to promote integration. Now they promote segregation.
https://www.chicagotribune.com/history/ct-vintage-willis-wagons-civil-rights-freedom-day-boycott-20231022-s36ifxtawratdim6aj64srxb3u-story.html
— Class reunions experiencing post-pandemic surge in popularity: ‘Time is short and people want to reconnect’ – Melinda Moore (COMMENT: When you were in high school, were you viewed as being college material? I was not. Neither of my parents had attended college. My father was only the first of my ancestors to earn a high school diploma. My mother never attended high school. I only just barely made it into the upper 20% of my class. My ACT score was only 24. I washed dishes during my junior and senior years and the summer in between. I could not run because I had a bone disease. My eyesight could not be corrected to 20/20. I had partial red/green color blindness.)
https://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/daily-southtown/ct-sta-class-reunions-booming-st-1019-20231018-tm2f3bovxbdwvhfhqohuy3xviq-story.html
— Low-income Metra riders could see fares slashed, as pilot program that cut fares in south Cook County ends – Sarah Freishtat (COMMENT: Do/did you use Metra? I did 1973-1997 and in 1971.)
https://www.chicagotribune.com/business/transportation/ct-biz-metra-reduced-fare-low-income-20231022-fazkkk3jinbfjetrlmqc2y6j64-story.html
— FRONT PAGE TOP OF FOLD WITH BIG PICTIRE: Democrats continue to use 9/11 to promote more hatred against Republicans.
https://www.chicagotribune.com/news/ct-muslim-palestinian-community-backlash-war-20231022-iskwgemil5czlfqcp3h74zopu4-story.html

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— From what I see, Jewish people in America are overwhelming liberal and Jewish people in Israel are overwhelmingly conservative.
https://chicago.suntimes.com/2023/10/21/23925391/israel-gaza-hamas-attack-palestinians-jewish-holocaust-middle-east-war-seth-lavin
— Democrats ever-increasingly a) run America, b) promote hatred, and c) blame Republicans for that hatred.
https://chicago.suntimes.com/2023/10/21/23925392/talk-radio-murder-6-year-old-wadea-al-fayoume-hate-middle-east-israel-palestine-john-howell
https://chicago.suntimes.com/2023/10/21/23925713/hate-incidents-antisemitic-anti-muslim-islamophobic-chicago-suburbs-migrants-editorial
https://chicago.suntimes.com/2023/10/21/23925392/talk-radio-murder-6-year-old-wadea-al-fayoume-hate-middle-east-israel-palestine-john-howell
— ALL OF THE FRONT PAGE: Democrats ever-increasingly use Oath Keepers to promote more hatred against conservatives. My critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes hinted/implied/argued/shouted that TAPROOT Republicans of Illinois and Illinois Center Right Coalition (ICRC) were extremist conservative groups. They ended my 7-year TAPROOT chairmanship and destroyed the organization in 2012. They ended my 4-year ICRC Steering Committee membership and destroyed the organization in 2007. I should write a book about my critics/opponents.
https://chicago.suntimes.com/2023/10/22/23911926/oath-keepers-investigation-part-one-app-apple-news-only
https://chicago.suntimes.com/2023/10/22/23912026/how-we-investigated-cops-with-ties-to-the-oath-keepers
https://chicago.suntimes.com/2023/10/22/23911966/who-are-oath-keepers-stewart-rhodes-founder-chicago-police-explainer
— Where did the money come from to pay for your bachelor’s degree? I paid for my 1970 bachelor’s degree from NIU with money that I earned working for the Park Forest Post Office 1966-1969. My critics/opponents have always stressed that I never got any scholarships and if I had, I would not have had to work my way through college. Thet stress that I only his barely made it into the upper 20% of my high school class and that my ACT was only 24. I should write a book about my critic/opponents. I would focus on where the money came from to pay for their bachelor’s degree.
https://chicago.suntimes.com/consumer-affairs/2023/10/19/23921485/student-loan-debt-brianna-kidd-brookfield

DAILY HERALD
— Democrats say “It may be that the only solution to House chaos is true cooperation between parties.”
https://www.dailyherald.com/discuss/20231021/it-may-be-that-the-only-solution-to-house-chaos-is-true-cooperation-between-parties
(FROM THE ARTICLE: Eight Republicans forced the current crisis in the House when they engineered the ouster of former Speaker Kevin McCarthy on Oct. 5. But Democrats, remember, are not blameless. Any reasonably informed observer could have foreseen that when a small cabal of extremists managed to depose their party’s leader with no plan for a successor and no likely option waiting in the wings, trouble lurked for the entire body. The GOP chaos may have provided a few temporary partisan chuckles for Democrats, not one of whom lifted a finger to try to rescue McCarthy, but the situation facing the country now is not at all funny.)
— Democrats say “Biden is dangling border security money to try to get billions more for Israel and Ukraine.”
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20231021/biden-is-dangling-border-security-money-to-try-to-get-billions-more-for-israel-and-ukraine

DES MOINES REGISTER
— Democrats say “Vivek Ramaswamy in Iowa campaign stops opposes aid package for Ukraine, Israel.”
https://www.desmoinesregister.com/story/news/politics/2023/10/22/vivek-ramaswamy-calls-on-congress-to-reject-ukraine-israel-aid-package/71233832007/

CITIES 92.9
— Federal judge’s ruling against California gun ban could impact Illinois case – Greg Bishop
https://www.cities929.com/2023/10/21/federal-judges-ruling-against-california-gun-ban-could-impact-illinois-case/

CWB CHICAGO
— Democrats acknowledge that “Judge refuses to detain trucker accused of firing shots during expressway road rage confrontation.”
https://cwbchicago.com/2023/10/cook-county-judge-rejects-detention-request-trucker-road-rage-shooting-chicago-suburbs.html

FROM ILLINOIS CENTER-RIGHT LEANING SOURCES

ILLINOIS ANSWERS PROJECT
— Illinois Doled Out Millions to Pot Growers. It Still May Not Be Enough to Save the Industry. As independent ‘craft growers’ in Illinois struggle to secure financing for their cannabis businesses, a state-backed fund has emerged as a key lifeline. – Alex Nitkin (COMMENT: Democrats ever-increasingly push more pot.)
https://illinoisanswers.org/2023/10/19/illinois-cannabis-business-development-fund-craft-growers/

CENTER SQUIARE ILLINOIS
— Federal judge’s ruling against California gun ban could impact Illinois case – Greg Bishop
https://www.thecentersquare.com/illinois/article_2085506e-6f8c-11ee-93ac-bb39801b2e56.html

FROM NATIONAL CENTER-RIGHT LEANING SOURCES

WASHINGTON TIMES
— Biden shatters records for worst border with 3.2 million illegal immigrants, 169 terrorism suspects – Stephen Dinan
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2023/oct/21/biden-shatters-records-worst-border-32-million-ill/
— Speaker candidate Rep. Pete Sessions wants to shift House Republicans from fighting to fixing and believes he could if he wins the gavel. – Alex Miller
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2023/oct/21/pete-sessions-pitches-unity-his-bid-speaker-house-/

WASHINGTON EXAMINER
— Republican candidates for speaker sign unity pledge to back eventual nominee – Eden Villalovas
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/house/republican-candidates-speaker-sign-unity-pledge

NEW YORK POST
— Louis Farrakhan files $5B defamation suit against ADL over ‘false’ antisemitism claims – Kathianne Boniello
https://nypost.com/2023/10/21/louis-farrakhan-adl-falsely-accused-me-of-antisemitism/
— How China is stoking a new Cold War with the West – Steven W. Mosher
https://nypost.com/2023/10/21/china-is-stoking-a-new-cold-war-with-the-west/

AMERICAN THINKER
— As the House turns – Robin M. Itzler
https://www.americanthinker.com/blog/2023/10/as_the_house_turns.html
— Dumb and dumber—Paying for our own destruction – Eric Utter
https://www.americanthinker.com/blog/2023/10/dumb_and_dumberpaying_for_our_own_destruction.html

AMERICAN WIRE
— U.S. Rep. Rashida Tlaib (D-Mich.) lashed out at President Joe Biden as the “Squad” member continues to rage over Israel’s moves to protect its citizens from terrorists. – Chris Donaldson (COMMENT: I am 100% German American. I am proud that my grandfather on my father’s side fought the Germans in WWI, that my uncles on my mother’s side fought the Germans in WWII, and that my father would have fought the Germans in WWII if he had not been 4-F.)
https://americanwirenews.com/rashida-tlaib-rails-against-biden-demands-he-reign-in-his-bff-netanyahu-in-gaza/

DAILY CALLER
— Trump Reportedly Will Not Back Tom Emmer For House Speaker – JULIANNA FRIEMAN
https://dailycaller.com/2023/10/21/trump-tom-emmer-house-speaker/

DAILY SIGNAL
— Biden Admin Reports Over 3.2 Million Illegal Aliens on America’s Borders in 1 Year – Virginia Allen
https://www.dailysignal.com/2023/10/21/hold-biden-admin-reports-over-3-2-million-illegal-aliens-on-americas-borders-in-1-year/

DAILY WIRE
— U.S. Records Highest Illegal Alien Encounters In History For September; Over 8 Million Total For Biden Era – Ryan Saavedra
https://www.dailywire.com/news/u-s-records-highest-illegal-alien-encounters-in-history-for-september-over-8-million-total-for-biden-era

FOX NEWS
— High migrant numbers break multiple records in new blow to Biden border strategy. There were 269,735 migrant encounters at the southern border in September. – Adam Shaw
https://www.foxnews.com/politics/high-migrant-numbers-break-multiple-records-new-blow-biden-border-strategy

LIBERTY NATION
— A Migrant Windfall: Nine Grand Each for Housing in Chicago. Biden demands loans and credit cards for illegals – so much for sustainable. – Joe Schaeffer
https://www.libertynation.com/a-migrant-windfall-nine-grand-each-for-housing-in-chicago/
(FROM THE ARTICLE: As Americans struggle mightily to cope with the buckling effects of inflation on food, gasoline, and other necessities, the benefits for illegal migrant newcomers keep piling up. The state of Illinois is funding temporary housing for migrants, providing up to $9,000 in rental assistance over six months. How many Americans could use a $9,000 housing stipend right about now? “That rent lasts for six months and ideally people would have started their legal process, secured legal work authorization and be able to sustain that apartment. And so the cost, or I guess the payment toward the landlord is based on market rate, it’s based on the configuration of the parament – how many rooms, where it’s located – all those things. And so it varies from place to place,” Cristina Pacione-Zayas, chief of staff to Democrat Mayor Brandon Johnson, told the Chicago’s Fox 32 TV station October 13. As is so often the case, Democrat notions of the “ideal” results of their feckless policies are failing to materialize. In New York City, where illegal migrants have become a crushing burden on the blue-run government, the new arrivals are simply not working. . .Chicago Democrats are starting to realize that their empty platitudes about welcoming the world to America are unaffordable, something any responsible adult should have realized from the beginning.)

ONE AMERICA NEWS
— Coca-Cola Quietly Deletes BLM Support Off Website, Ted Cruz Calls Them Out For Pro-Hamas Post – Abril Elfi
https://www.oann.com/newsroom/coca-cola-quietly-deletes-blm-support-off-website-ted-cruz-calls-them-out-for-pro-hamas-post/

NEWSMAX
— Record 269,735 Illegal Crossings in September – Eric Mack
https://www.newsmax.com/us/migrant-illegals-open-border/2023/10/21/id/1139162/

FROM NATIONAL CENTER-LEFT LEANING SOURCES

CBS NEWS
— Democrats ever-increasingly use the Pope to promote more LGBTQ.
https://www.cbsnews.com/news/nun-blessing-same-sex-couples-pope/

NEW YORK TIMES
— Democrats say “Chaos and Frustration Rule as Republicans’ Bitter Speaker Fight Deepens. With the House G.O.P. back to square one on electing a new speaker, tempers flared and uncertainty over how the impasse might be resolved only grew.”
https://www.nytimes.com/2023/10/20/us/politics/republicans-house-speaker.html

WASHINGTON POST
— Democrats say “Jordan’s implosion in House speaker bid lays bare GOP civil war. The hard-charging tactics during his race to lead the House sour new and established Republican members.”
https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2023/10/21/jim-jordan-house-speaker/

NBC SAN DIEGO
— Democrats say “For the first time, more Venezuelans detained at U.S.-Mexico border than Mexicans.” Democrats ever-increasingly promote more illegal immigration.
https://www.nbcsandiego.com/news/local/for-the-first-time-more-venezuelans-detained-at-u-s-mexico-border-than-mexicans/3334141/

24/7 WALL STREET
— Illinois Has Had More Mass Shootings Than Any Other State – Angelo Young (COMMENT: Democrats ever-increasingly a) run Illinois, b) drive out of Illinois those who have demographics that vote for Republicans, and c) retain and attract to Illinois those who have demographics that vote for Democrats.)
https://247wallst.com/special-report/2023/10/21/this-state-has-had-more-mass-shootings-than-any-other/
(FROM THE ARTICLE: 1. Illinois: No. of mass shootings (4+ injured/killed) in last 3 yrs: 214; No. of people killed: 161 – 3rd highest of 46 states & DC; No. of people injured: 945 – the highest of 46 states & DC; City with most mass shootings: Chicago, 159 mass shootings; No. of mass killings (3+ killed) in last 3 yrs: 10 – 4th highest of 39 states & DC)

FAST COMPANY
— The Great Mismatch: With millions of open positions, why does the job market feel so dire? Despite what should be encouraging data from the Labor Department, a majority of job seekers are not finding the opportunities they want. – Sam Becker (COMMENT: What did you do to qualify yourself for better paying jobs? I earned a job-related bachelor’s degree, three job-related master’s degrees, six job-related professional certifications, and a job-related professional license. Because I did the aforesaid but never earned more than $142,650/year in today’s dollars and I was forced to take early retirement in 1997 when I was 49 years old, my critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes have always demonized me, denigrated me, and condemned me as being an abject failure.)
https://www.fastcompany.com/90963866/job-market-mismatch-openings-hiring-good-opportunities-report

VOICE OF AMERICA
— Democrats say “Venezuelans Become Largest Nationality for Illegal US Border Crossings.” Democrats ever-increasingly promote more illegal immigration.
https://www.voanews.com/a/venezuelans-become-largest-nationality-for-illegal-us-border-crossings-/7321234.html

ALTERNET
— Those who hate Trump and hate his supporters continue to use Hitler to promote more hatred against Trump and against those who share his demographics: conservative, Republican, American, White, male, older, non-poor, non-veteran, Protestant, German-American, and/or those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.
https://www.alternet.org/nazi-germany-had-admirers-among-american-religious-leaders-and-white-supremacy-fueled-their-support/