September 28 Morning Edition

CBS2
— More Shootings In The Loop So Far This Year Than In All Of 2020; Downtown Area Community Leaders Call For Prevention – Asal Rezaei
https://chicago.cbslocal.com/2021/09/27/downtown-chicago-loop-shootings-2021/

ABC7
— Employees sue United Airlines over COVID vaccine mandate
https://abc7chicago.com/health/employees-sue-united-airlines-over-covid-vaccine-mandate/11054722/
— Chicago cites Dunkin Donuts, 4 other businesses for violating mask mandate. Illinois mask mandate end: Gov. JB Pritzker has said mask restrictions are based on hospitalization data.
https://abc7chicago.com/business/chicago-cites-5-businesses-for-violating-mask-mandate/11056150/

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— CPS mom dies after her child exposed to COVID-19 at school where hundreds of kids quarantined. The district denied finding any evidence that the eight cases discovered this month at Jensen Elementary in Lawndale were passed on to others in the building or at home. – Nader Issa
https://chicago.suntimes.com/education/2021/9/27/22697380/shenitha-angel-curry-jensen-elementary-cps-public-schools-west-side-ctu-teachers-union-covid-19
— COMMENT: Ever-increasingly, Democrats do more to abolish the Second Amendment.
https://chicago.suntimes.com/2021/9/28/22697363/gun-violence-trafficking-straw-purchase-legislation-civil-suits-against-illegal-gun-sellers-croke

WTTW
— State Partners With Legal Aid Network to Expunge Cannabis-Related Records – Acacia Hernandez
https://news.wttw.com/2021/09/27/state-partners-legal-aid-network-expunge-cannabis-related-records

WBEZ
— Chicago Public Schools Enrollment Nosedives Again. Chicago Public Schools enrollment is down by at least 10,000 students this fall. It has dropped by more than 24,000 since the pandemic began. – Sarah Karp, Adriana Cardona-Maguigad
https://www.wbez.org/stories/cps-enrollment-nosedives-again/4f1293b1-f190-486f-ac47-dbaaaa8d88c1
— Chicago’s Proposed Budget Would Steer Millions Toward Homelessness, Trees And More – Mariah Woelfel
https://www.wbez.org/stories/chicago-budget-proposal-where-the-money-would-go/0b45a354-9c58-4316-8604-ece934bf9f83

WTAX
— Rodney Davis: GOP to take guv’s mansion in ’22
https://wtax.com/news/101101-davis-gop-to-take-guvs-mansion-in-22/

NPR ILLINOIS
— 8 Months In, Are Moderate Swing Voters Happy They Voted For Biden? – Don Gonyea
(COMMENT: Biden has had great success in promoting the Democrat Party platform, that is, he has had great success in a) promoting dependency on government, dependency on charity, LGBTQ, abortion, mass/illegal immigration, booze, gambling, pot, and other vices, abolition of the First and Second Amendments, BLM, CRT, 1619, reparations, patronage, political affiliation discrimination, reverse discrimination, and age discrimination and b) destroying individuals, organizations, companies, governments, and countries that are law enforcement, Trump supporters, conservative, patriotic, Republican, American, White, male, older, heterosexual, married, non-poor, gun owners, Christian, Protestant, Italian American, German American, and those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.)
https://www.nprillinois.org/2021-09-28/8-months-in-are-moderate-swing-voters-happy-they-voted-for-biden

FOX ILLINOIS
— Federal employees make an average of $100K a year, according to watchdog group – ELISSA SALAMY
(COMMENT: Ever since I became a federal employee in 1966 when I was 18 years old, my critics/opponents have viciously demonized me, denigrated me, and condemned me as being overpaid. In my defense, I earned a) a job-related bachelor’s degree when I was 21 in 1970 and job-related master’s degrees when I was 27, 31, and 48, b) job-related professional certifications when I was 30, 32, 41, 45, 47, and 48, and c) a job-related professional license when I was 32. GAO started paying me $102,188 in today’s dollars in 1986 when I was 38 years old. In my defense, I had worked for GAO for almost 7 years, and before that, for IRS for almost 9 years, the last 5 1/2 years of which at the GS-12 Step 1-5 levels, currently $85,935-$97,395. I had passed the Certified Internal Auditor examination on my first attempt when I was 32. I had become a licensed CPA when I was 32. I had passed the CPA examination on my first attempt when I was 30. I had earned a master’s degree in accounting from DePaul when I was 31. I had earned an MBA from Loyola when I was 27. I had earned a bachelor’s degree in management from NIU when I was 21.)
https://foxillinois.com/news/nation-world/federal-employees-make-an-average-of-100k-a-year-according-to-watchdog-group
(FROM THE ARTICLE: Watchdog group Open the Books took a close look at how much federal employees are getting paid. “In most federal agencies today, the average salary now is six figures, $100,000 per year. But it’s not only about the big salary, it’s also about the benefits: 44 days of paid time off for the average bureaucrat,” said Open The Books’ Adam Andrzejewski to Jan Jeffcoat on The National Desk. “We also found nearly 27,000 federal employees out-earn every governor of the 50 states.”)

WIREPOINTS
— Cancel mob at DePaul University goes after (wait for it) Eric Zorn!
https://wirepoints.org/cancel-mob-at-depaul-university-goes-after-wait-for-it-eric-zorn-wirepoints-quickpoint/
— Few masks at Cook County Dems’ gala: In a one-party state, politicians flaunt their hypocrisy.
https://wirepoints.org/few-masks-at-cook-county-dems-gala-in-a-one-party-state-politicians-flaunt-their-hypocrisy-wirepoints-quickpoint/

WASHINGTON TIMES
— Undocumented immigrants and public schools stealthily destroying America. Americans are now fragmented into groups pitted against each other like gladiators. – Cal Thomas
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2021/sep/27/undocumented-immigrants-and-public-schools-stealth/

WASHINGTON EXAMINER
— White House stance on Del Rio border agents ‘has not changed’ despite retracted whips claim – Christian Datoc
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/white-house-stance-del-rio-border-agents-not-changed

FOX NEWS
— WH defends Biden ignoring press questions
(COMMENT: I should write a book about unsuccessful Republican candidates on ballots in my precinct since 2000, their political consultants, their major donors, their fundraisers, their pollsters, their campaign managers, their campaign staff members, and their campaign volunteers who have blamed me and blamed my GOPUSA ILLINOIS newsletters the most for their defeats. Better yet, I should sue them.)
https://www.foxnews.com/politics
— Liz Cheney headed to New Hampshire in November, sparking 2024 speculation. Cheney to headline First Amendment awards dinner in the state that holds first presidential primary. – Paul Steinhauser
(COMMENT: Would she pick Kinzinger to be her running mate?)
https://www.foxnews.com/politics/liz-cheney-new-hampshire-visit-2024-speculation
— ‘Woke’ issues distracted leaders from Afghanistan, former military officials say. Political leaders are ‘focused on just waging a culture war against our service members,’ official said. – Maxim Lott
https://www.foxnews.com/politics/afghanistan-military-officials-distracted-woke-issues

AMERICAN THINKER
— Disaster by incompetence or by design? – Paul Dunlop
https://www.americanthinker.com/blog/2021/09/disaster_by_incompetence_or_by_design.html
— Does Biden Believe That Laws Should Only Be Observed Selectively? – Frank Hawkins
https://www.americanthinker.com/articles/2021/09/does_biden_believe_that_laws_should_only_be_observed_selectively.html

BREITBART
— 62 Shot During Weekend in Mayor Lori Lightfoot’s Chicago – AWR HAWKINS
https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2021/09/27/shot-weekend-lori-lightfoots-chicago/
— Blackburn: You Can’t Call 1-800-Taliban to Vet Unvetted Afghan Evacuees, Only 3% of Evacuees Were Vetted SIV Holders – IAN HANCHETT
https://www.breitbart.com/clips/2021/09/27/blackburn-you-cant-call-1-800-taliban-to-vet-unvetted-afghan-evacuees-only-3-of-evacuees-were-vetted-visa-holders/

BLAZE
— Mounted Border Patrol agents being investigated over debunked narrative face suspension – CHRIS ENLOE
https://www.theblaze.com/news/mounted-border-patrol-agents-debunked-narrative-face-suspension

DAILY CALLER
— Reporter Asks Why Biden Is Criticizing American Media In Front Of Foreign Leaders – JORDAN LANCASTER
https://dailycaller.com/2021/09/27/reporter-jen-psaki-joe-biden-american-media-foreign-leaders-narendra-modi-boris-johnson-oval-office/

FEDERALIST
— Occupy Democrats Endorses Liz Cheney – Tristan Justice
https://thefederalist.com/2021/09/27/occupy-democrats-endorses-liz-cheney/

TOWNHALL
— Jeffrey Goldberg Tries to Build the Adam Kinzinger Myth by Telling Fables – Brad Slager
https://townhall.com/columnists/bradslager/2021/09/27/jeffrey-goldberg-tries-to-build-the-adam-kinzinger-myth-by-telling-fables-n2596539
— Psaki Attempts to Explain Biden’s Latest Insult of the Press – Katie Pavlich
(DIERSEN: I have been the GOPUSA Illinois Editor since 2000. I should write a book about the many times that the following have insulted me with their words and/or with their actions: a) leaders of the Milton Township Republican Organization, DuPage County Republican Central Committee, and Illinois Republican Party, b) leaders of TAPROOT Republicans of Illinois, Illinois Center Right Coalition, and American Association of Political Consultants Midwest Chapter, c) leaders of Wheaton, Wheaton Chamber of Commerce, Wheaton Park District, Milton Township, DuPage County, and Illinois, d) Republican candidates on ballots in my precinct, their political consultants, their major donors, their fundraisers, their pollsters, their campaign managers, their campaign staff members, and their campaign volunteers, and e) those who I have sued.)
https://townhall.com/tipsheet/katiepavlich/2021/09/27/psaki-attempts-to-explain-bidens-lack-of-press-access-n2596549

NEWSMAX
— Trump on 20K More Haitians En Route to US Border: ‘Laughingstock of the Globe’ – Solange Reyner
https://www.newsmax.com/newsfront/trump-border-biden-colombia/2021/09/27/id/1038132/
— Marine Who Spoke Out Against Leaders Jailed Before Hearing – Eric Mack
(COMMENT: My Democrat GAO superiors did not jail me for my speaking out against political affiliation discrimination, reverse discrimination, and age discrimination or for my becoming an active member in a class action lawsuit that charged them with reverse discrimination and age discrimination, but they did force me to retire in 1997 when I was 49 years old, gave me unfair performance expectations and appraisals, always ranked me in the bottom half of my coworkers for pay-for-performance purposes, did not promote me beyond GS-13, got rid of my mentor in 1987, kept me off audits of IRS for all but 3 of the almost 18 years that I worked for GAO, and forced me to take a $20,361 (21%) pay cut in today’s dollars to transfer from IRS to GAO in 1980. Previously, my Democrat IRS superiors did not promote me beyond GS-12, disallowed my education deductions in 1978, got rid of my mentor in 1975, and disallowed my partial day per diem claims in 1974. Previously, my Democrat Post Office superiors forced me to resign in 1969 and disallowed my sick leave requests in 1969 and 1968.)
https://www.newsmax.com/newsfront/stuartscheller-taliban-marines-gagorder/2021/09/27/id/1038149/

PJ MEDIA
— Hitting Back at the Democrats’ Corrupt Media Enablers – STEPHEN KRUISER
https://pjmedia.com/columns/stephen-kruiser/2021/09/28/the-morning-briefing-hitting-back-at-the-democrats-corrupt-media-enablers-n1481760

NATIONAL REVIEW
— Biden’s Tax Plan Calls for Indiscriminate Spying – DANIEL J. PILLA
(DIERSEN: Democrats run the federal government. If you are a Republican who works for the federal government, your Democrat superiors know everything about you and spin that knowledge against you. If you are a) Republican, b) conservative, c) draft avoider, d) non-poor, e) healthy, f) married, g) childless, h) gun owner, i) German American, j) Protestant, k) someone whose ancestors have been in America for a long time, l) not interested in spectator sports, m) non-drinker, n) non-gambler, o) non-smoker, p) have more job-related education, and/or q) have more job-related professional certifications and licenses, they will stress the aforesaid to your supervisors, coworkers, and subordinates who are a) Democrat, b) moderate or liberal, c) veteran, d) have financial problems, e) have health problems, f) not married, g) have children, h) non-gun owner, i) non-German American, j) non-Protestant, k) those who ancestors have not been in America for a long time, l) interested in spectator sports, m) drinker, n) gambler, o) smoker, p) have less job-related education, and/or q) have fewer job-related professional certifications and licenses.)
https://www.nationalreview.com/2021/09/bidens-tax-plan-calls-for-indiscriminate-spying/

COLLEGE FIX
— The show must NOT go on: Cancel culture shuts down movies, theater and music on campus – CHRISTIAN SCHNEIDER
https://www.thecollegefix.com/the-show-must-not-go-on-cancel-culture-shuts-down-movies-theater-and-music-on-campus/

POLITICO
— California’s incredible shrinking Republican Party. Even party stalwarts acknowledge the GOP likely won’t be winning top-of-the-ticket statewide races for the foreseeable future. – DAVID SIDERS
(COMMENT: In Illinois, for Republicans to win elections, RINOs want candidates a) who hate Trump and hate those who voted for Trump; b) who reject the traditional marriage/family, right to life, immigration, illegal drugs, Second Amendment, and equal opportunity (no race or gender based preference giving) planks in the Republican Party platform; and c) who are minority, female, younger, LGBTQ, rich, non-gun owners, non-Protestant, non-German American, and do not have ancestors who have been in America for a long time.)
https://www.politico.com/news/2021/09/27/california-republicans-gop-514337

NBC NEWS
— COMMENT: Ever-increasingly, LGBTQ-promoters make it clear that sooner or later, they will destroy all individuals, organizations, companies, governments, and countries that do not promote LGBTQ. I should write a book about the success that LGBTQ-promoters have had in destroying individuals, organizations, companies, and governments that do not promote LGBTQ in Wheaton, in Milton Township, in DuPage County, and in Illinois.
https://www.nbcnews.com/think/opinion/liz-cheney-just-apologized-lgbtq-americans-it-too-little-too-ncna1280205

WALL STREET JOURNAL
— The Great Car-Chip Shortage Will Have Lasting Consequences. Semiconductors have become a strategic component for car makers. First they will increase inventories, then some might design their own. – Stephen Wilmot
https://www.wsj.com/articles/the-great-car-chip-shortage-will-have-lasting-consequences-11632737422

USA TODAY
— COMMENT: Ever-increasingly, the Democrat news media in Illinois, DuPage County, Milton Township, and Wheaton promotes LGBTQ.
https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2021/09/23/lgbtq-coverage-southern-news-media-gets-low-grades-glaad-report/5801871001/

NEW JERSEY
— It’s time we set a maximum age of 70 for presidential candidates – Paul Mulshine
(COMMENT: How old are you? I am almost 73. I should write a book about those who have used my age against me the most. I would focus on those who in addition to my age, have also used my being the following against me the most: White, male, baptized, raised, and confirmed as a Missouri Synod Lutheran, 100% German American, my ancestors have been in America since 1844, conservative, Republican, non-Trump hater, gun owner, draft avoider, Crete resident for 24 years, union member for almost 12 years, federal employee for almost 30 years, and federal retiree for almost 24 years.)
https://www.nj.com/opinion/2021/09/its-time-we-set-a-maximum-age-of-70-for-presidential-candidates-mulshine.html

NFL
— Jalen Hurts takes blame in loss to Cowboys: ‘This one’s on me’ – Kevin Patra
(COMMENT: I should write a book about unsuccessful Republican candidates on ballots in my precinct since 2000, their political consultants, their major donors, their fundraisers, their pollsters, their campaign managers, their campaign staff members, and their campaign volunteers who have blamed me and blamed my GOPUSA ILLINOIS newsletters the most for their defeats. Better yet, I should sue them.)
https://www.nfl.com/news/jalen-hurts-takes-blame-in-loss-to-cowboys-this-one-s-on-me

CITY & FIELD
— FOR SALE: Vacant commercial lot at 518 West Roosevelt Road in Wheaton – $294,500
https://www.cityandfieldhomes.com/property-search/detail/28/10150761/518-w-roosevelt-rd-wheaton-il-60187/

September 20 Evening Edition

NBC5
— Progressive Groups Launch $2 Million Pressure Campaign Against Republicans to Support Joe Biden’s Agenda – Brian Schwartz
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/business/money-report/progressive-groups-launch-2-million-pressure-campaign-against-republicans-to-support-joe-bidens-agenda/2617389/
— Coach Reportedly Has Job Offer Rescinded By Lisle School For Being Gay. More than 2,000 people have signed a letter demanding Benet Academy in Lisle reverse its decision. – Chris Coffey
(COMMENT: In 1971, when I was 22 years old, Oldsmobile rescinded a job offer that I had accepted saying that it had just agreed to stop hiring Whites to settle an EEOC complaint. Firestone Stores fired me for accepting that offer. That resulted in my accepting a job offer from IRS.)
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/coach-reportedly-has-job-offer-rescinded-by-lisle-school-for-being-gay/2617609/

CBS2
— Protesters Say Benet Academy In Lisle Rescinded Lacrosse Coach’s Job Offer Because She Is A Lesbian – Suzanne Le Mignot
(COMMENT: In 1971, when I was 22 years old, Oldsmobile rescinded a job offer that I had accepted saying that it had just agreed to stop hiring Whites to settle an EEOC complaint. Firestone Stores fired me for accepting that offer. That resulted in my accepting a job offer from IRS.)
https://chicago.cbslocal.com/2021/09/20/protesters-benet-academy-lisle-rescinded-lacrosse-coach-job-offer-because-she-is-lesbian/

FOX32
— Mexican Independence Day celebrations result in 700 citations issued
https://www.fox32chicago.com/news/mexican-independence-day-celebrations-result-in-700-citations-issued

WTTW
— DISGUSTING, OUTRAGEOUS, TRAGIC: Chicago City Council Votes to Allow Marijuana to Be Sold — Legally — Downtown – Heather Cherone
https://news.wttw.com/2021/09/20/city-council-votes-allow-marijuana-be-sold-legally-downtown

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— CPS is reporting 481 COVID-19 cases and more than 9,600 potential exposures for the first three weeks of school – TRACY SWARTZ
https://www.chicagotribune.com/news/breaking/ct-cps-covid-case-numbers-first-three-weeks-20210920-csryprpwtjd4de7nxzvpa7fq7y-story.html
— $1 million bond set for two men in Darien, Downers Grove armed robberies
https://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/burr-ridge/ct-dob-darien-armed-robberies-tl-0923-20210920-ec2onv3waja5dgi3y3ab6yydrm-story.html
— Mayor Lori Lightfoot proposes $500 monthly cash assistance for 5,000 Chicago households hard hit by pandemic – GREGORY PRATT
(COMMENT: What is the biggest financial hit that you have suffered?  For me, it was my Democrat GAO superiors forcing me to take their early retirement “offer” in 1997 when I was 49 years old. My Civil Service Retirement System pension a) is only 41% of what my GAO salary was in 1997 in today’s dollars and b) is less than what my IRS salary was in 1972 when I was 23 years old in today’s dollars.)
https://www.chicagotribune.com/politics/ct-chicago-cash-assistance-ubi-monthly-payments-20210920-3py4d4p63vhofbq33xbffjzo6y-story.html
— Is Benet Academy in Lisle posting an ‘LGBTQ not welcome’ sign? – REX HUPPKE
(COMMENT: In 1971, when I was 22 years old, Oldsmobile rescinded a job offer that I had accepted saying that it had just agreed to stop hiring Whites to settle an EEOC complaint. Firestone Stores fired me for accepting that offer. That resulted in my accepting a job offer from IRS. Did Oldsmobile post a “Whites not welcome sign” in 1971?)
https://www.chicagotribune.com/columns/rex-huppke/ct-benet-academy-lacrosse-coach-lgbt-lesbian-gay-discrimination-catholic-huppke-20210920-6pihbxquvncjrhjhgouhnivska-story.html
— Benet Academy students, alumni rally in support of girls lacrosse coach they say lost job offer for being married to a woman. – KAREN ANN CULLOTTA and JOHN KEILMAN
(COMMENT: In 1971, when I was 22 years old, Oldsmobile rescinded a job offer that I had accepted saying that it had just agreed to stop hiring Whites to settle an EEOC complaint. Firestone Stores fired me for accepting that offer. That resulted in my accepting a job offer from IRS.)
https://www.chicagotribune.com/news/breaking/ct-benet-academy-lacrosse-coach-discrimination-20210920-3xpldddn35cphlmgsw27bngkdu-story.html

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— Divided City Council relaxes zoning requirements for marijuana sales. Six days after two of Mayor Lori Lightfoot’s most outspoken City Council critics used a parliamentary maneuver to delay the vote, alderman approved her plan to help minorities who have been shut out of the so-called “green rush.” – Fran Spielman
https://chicago.suntimes.com/city-hall/2021/9/20/22683799/city-council-zoning-requirements-relaxed-for-marijuana-sales-pot-cannabis-restrictions-ordinance
— Pritzker announces ‘historic investment’ of $327 million in pandemic relief for low-income families. The $327 million is available through two state programs — the Low-Income Household Energy Assistance Program and the Community Services Block Grant Program. The funds can be put toward rent, utilities, food and other expenses related to housing regardless of a person’s immigration status. – Rachel Hinton
https://chicago.suntimes.com/2021/9/20/22684526/pritzker-announces-327-million-low-income-families-household-energy-assistance-community-services

DAILY HERALD
— Naperville jewelry store burglar gets 6 years in prison – Susan Sarkauskas
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20210920/naperville-jewelry-store-burglar-gets-6-years-in-prison
— Benet Academy under fire for rescinding job offer to lacrosse coach after learning she is gay – Bob Rakow
(COMMENT: In 1971, when I was 22 years old, Oldsmobile rescinded a job offer that I had accepted saying that it had just agreed to stop hiring Whites to settle an EEOC complaint. Firestone Stores fired me for accepting that offer. That resulted in my accepting a job offer from IRS.)
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20210920/benet-academy-under-fire-for-rescinding-job-offer-to-lacrosse-coach-after-learning-she-is-gay

RIVER BENDER
— With Application Deadline Approaching, Duckworth Seeks Additional Student Applications For U.S. Military Service Academies
(DIERSEN: Were you an outstanding Illinois student? I was not. I just barely made it into the top 20% of my high school class in 1966. My ACT score  was only 24. Further, a) my eyesight could not be corrected to 20/20, b) I had partial red/green color blindness, and c) I could not run because I had Osgood-Schlatter disease (SEE: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Osgood%E2%80%93Schlatter_disease ). Further, I did not demonstrate leadership ability. I did yard work and delivered newspapers 1962-1964; washed dishes 1964-1966; cleaned golf shoes, chipped slag, and pumped gasoline in 1966; delivered mail 1966-1969; worked on an automobile assembly line and as a security guard in 1970; sold tires, automotive services, and major appliances 1970-1971; pumped gasoline 1971-1972; and collected delinquent taxes for IRS 1971-1980.)
https://www.riverbender.com/articles/details/with-application-deadline-approaching-duckworth-seeks-additional-student-applications-for-us-military-service-academies-53303.cfm
(FROM THE ARTICLE: Each year Duckworth, with the assistance of a nomination committee, selects from the applicants a group of outstanding Illinois students to receive Congressional nominations to attend West Point, the Air Force Academy, the Naval Academy, or the Merchant Marine Academy. “It takes a special kind of young person to succeed at a U.S. Military Service Academy,” said Duckworth. “The rigorous nomination process demands outstanding test scores, a high GPA, and a commitment to community service. I encourage all interested Illinois students to apply for a nomination, and I applaud their desire to serve our country.” Service academies allow young people to serve their country while receiving a full four-year scholarship. Upon acceptance of an appointment into an Academy, a student commits to five years of active duty service after graduation. U.S. citizens between the ages of 17 and 23 may receive appointments from one of the four service academies. In order to be considered, a student must get a formal nomination from their Member of Congress, Senator, or the Vice President.)

SUBURBAN LIFE
— Alums, parents protest Benet Academy’s decision to pull job offer to lacrosse coach after learning she was gay. “Why is Benet being discriminatory? In 2021, it is shocking to me,” one alum says. – Joshua Welge
(COMMENT: In 1971, when I was 22 years old, Oldsmobile rescinded a job offer that I had accepted saying that it had just agreed to stop hiring Whites to settle an EEOC complaint. Firestone Stores fired me for accepting that offer. That resulted in my accepting a job offer from IRS.)
https://www.shawlocal.com/my-suburban-life/news/dupage-county/2021/09/20/alums-parents-protest-benet-academys-decision-to-pull-job-offer-to-lacrosse-coach-after-learning-she-was-gay/

NPR ILLINOIS
— The U.S. Is Using The Pandemic As Grounds For Deportation Of Haitian Migrants – Joey Palacios
https://www.nprillinois.org/2021-09-19/the-u-s-is-using-the-pandemic-as-grounds-for-deportation-of-haitian-migrants

WHEATON PATCH
— Octoberfest Brings Carnival, Music Car Show To DuPage Fairgrounds. NAMI DuPage will host its 2nd Annual Octoberfest Oct. 1 through Oct. 3 at DuPage County Fairgrounds. – Lisa Marie Farver
https://patch.com/illinois/wheaton/octoberfest-brings-carnival-music-car-show-dupage-fairgrounds

GLEN ELLYN PATCH
— College of DuPage Named Among Forbes America’s 2021 Best In-State
https://patch.com/illinois/glenellyn/college-dupage-named-among-forbes-america-s-2021-best-state

UIC TODAY
— UIC honored for commitment to diversity
(COMMENT: UIC accepted me in 1966 when I was 17, but if I was 17 today, I doubt that UIC would accept me. I am NOT diverse, that is, I am not minority, female, LGBTQ, poor, disabled, liberal, moderate, Democrat, Libertarian, Green, RINO, in America illegally, non-Christian, non-Protestant, non-German American, and my ancestors have been in America since 1844.)
https://today.uic.edu/uic-honored-for-commitment-to-diversity

ILLINOIS REVIEW
— JOB CREATORS NETWORK LAWSUIT ENDORSED BY GOP GUBERNATORIAL CANDIDATE RABINE
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2021/09/job-creators-network-lawsuit-endorsed-by-gop-gubernatorial-candidate.html

CAPITOL FAX
— COVID-19 roundup
https://capitolfax.com/2021/09/20/covid-19-roundup-106/
— Fox News poll: School mask mandates favored 67-31
https://capitolfax.com/2021/09/20/fox-news-poll-school-mask-mandates-favored-67-31/
— The Club for Growth is running this ad in US Rep. Adam Kinzinger’s district
https://capitolfax.com/2021/09/20/question-of-the-day-3330/

WASHINGTON TIMES
— Biden aims to welcome 125,000 refugees next year – Stephen Dinan
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2021/sep/20/biden-aims-welcome-125000-refugees-next-year/

GOPUSA
— Democrats Are Trashing The American Work Ethic With Their Spending Bill
https://www.gopusa.com/democrats-are-trashing-the-american-work-ethic-with-their-spending-bill/

CHRISTIAN POST
— Generation Alpha: The last generation of America? – Solomon Green
https://www.christianpost.com/voices/generation-alpha-the-last-generation-of-america.html

TOWNHALL
— Psaki Cornered on Unvaccinated Illegals and Gives a Dishonest Explanation. – Katie Pavlich
https://townhall.com/tipsheet/katiepavlich/2021/09/20/psaki-cornered-on-unvaccinated-illegals-and-gives-a-dishonest-explanation-n2596184

EPOCH TIMES
— Illegal Immigrants Rush From Texas Camp to Mexico to Avoid Deportations – CHARLOTTE CUTHBERTSON AND ZACHARY STIEBER
https://www.theepochtimes.com/mkt_breakingnews/illegal-immigrants-rush-from-texas-camp-to-mexico-avoid-deportations_4006416.html

WASHINGTON POST
— Biden to raise refugee admissions cap to 125,000 in the fiscal year beginning Oct. 1 – Felicia Sonmez and Seung Min Kim
https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/refugees-biden-administration-trump/2021/09/20/55d4e448-1a50-11ec-8380-5fbadbc43ef8_story.html

NEWSWEEK
— Trump Declares U.S. ‘Will Soon Be Considered a Third World Nation’ Amid Border Crisis – DANIEL VILLARREAL
https://www.newsweek.com/trump-declares-us-will-soon-considered-third-world-nation-amid-border-crisis-1631024

RASMUSSEN REPORTS
— Americans More Pessimistic About Economic Future
https://www.rasmussenreports.com/public_content/business/general_business/september_2021/americans_more_pessimistic_about_economic_future

September 16 Morning Edition

ABC7
— Glen Ellyn parents ask to keep anti-mask protests away from school walking route
https://abc7chicago.com/glen-ellyn-illinois-protests-protest-face-mask/11024518/

NBC5
— Report Names 50 Safest Cities in Illinois for 2021
(COMMENT: Wheaton is ranked 111th.)
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/report-names-50-safest-cities-in-illinois-for-2021/2612075/

CBS2
— Hundreds of cars drive to Loop celebrating Mexican Independence.
https://chicago.cbslocal.com/live/cbsn-chicago/video/12368731-20210916124926-hundreds-of-cars-drive-to-loop-celebrating-mexican-independence/
— More Than 8,000 Estimated Unemployment Claims Filed In Illinois Last Week Amid COVID-19 Pandemic
https://chicago.cbslocal.com/2021/09/16/illinois-weekly-unemployment-claims-week-of-september-6/

FOX32
— Chicago crime, violence spilling into Indiana – Natalie Bomke
https://www.fox32chicago.com/news/chicago-crime-violence-spills-into-indiana

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— Chicago aldermen raises: Six council members reject 5.5% pay increase, other 44 accept automatic hike – JOHN BYRNE
https://www.chicagotribune.com/politics/ct-chicago-aldermen-pay-raises-city-council-20210915-bvqe75rky5hw3nwkssvr63n3xi-story.html

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— Gov. Newsom’s big California victory: Trumpism and what it means for Illinois politics. Trump and Trumpism can play both ways in Illinois, said Democratic consultant Pete Giangreco. “The best precinct captain in the world right now is Donald Trump. He drives turnout on both sides.” – Lynn Sweet
https://chicago.suntimes.com/columnists/2021/9/15/22676550/gavin-newsom-big-california-victory-trumpism-and-what-it-means-for-illinois-politics
— Mayor Lightfoot’s plan to use asset forfeiture to curb violence looks like an empty move. This might’ve worked in the 1980s against East Coast mob bosses and South Florida drug dealers, but there’s good reason to believe it will be useless here. – Editorial
https://chicago.suntimes.com/2021/9/15/22673051/assets-forfeiture-seizure-mayor-lori-lightfoot-chicago-gangs-editorial
— COMMENT: DISGUSTING, OUTRAGEOUS, TRAGIC: Democrats want Blacks to be pot pushers.
https://chicago.suntimes.com/cannabis/2021/9/16/22674721/black-entrepreneurs-pot-cannabis-marijuana-dispensary-illinois-license

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— Celebrating Mexican Independence Day, Chicago-style, with car caravans and flag waving: ‘It’s a sense of belonging’ – LAURA RODRÍGUEZ PRESA
https://www.chicagotribune.com/news/ct-mexican-independence-day-caravans-downtown-street-closing-20210916-2nx5szhcljek5jg6hmz4cy4eta-story.html

DAILY HERALD
— Greg Hart launches bid for DuPage County Board chairman’s seat – Katlyn Smith
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20210916/greg-hart-launches-bid-for-dupage-county-board-chairmans-seat

CRAIN’S CHICAGO BUSINESS
— Election officials now on radar of deep-pocketed donors, thanks to Trump. The once-obscure state-level job of overseeing elections has emerged as a prime target for wealthy political check-writers like Lake Forest’s Richard Uihlein and Chicago’s Ken Griffin. – Bloomberg
https://www.chicagobusiness.com/government/election-officials-radar-rich-donors-thanks-trump

EDWARDSVILLE INTELLIGENCER
— COMMENT: Democrats use CRT to promote hatred against Republicans.
https://www.theintelligencer.com/news/article/Critical-race-theory-is-an-important-tool-in-16460625.php

FOX ILLINOIS
— Pope: No place for politics in Biden Communion flap over abortion – AP
https://foxillinois.com/news/nation-world/pope-no-place-for-politics-in-biden-communion-flap-over-abortion

CHICAGO READER
— COMMENT: Democrats and RINOs want Republican candidates to be anti-religious, anti-conservative, and anti-Republican.
https://chicagoreader.com/columns-opinion/on-politics/they-call-them-moderates/

WASHINGTON TIMES
— Marsha Blackburn rips Biden’s ‘redefining’ Taliban as legitimate government: ‘These are terrorists’ – Haris Alic
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2021/sep/15/marsha-blackburn-rips-bidens-redefining-taliban-le/
— Senators demand Milley face Congress over revelations he usurped Trump’s authority – Kerry Picket
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2021/sep/15/senators-demand-milley-face-congress-over-revelati/
— Second major felon found on Afghan evacuation flight – Stephen Dinan
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2021/sep/16/second-major-felon-found-on-afghan-evacuation-flig/
— Democrats reject common sense solutions on border security – Jennifer Harper
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2021/sep/15/inside-beltway-democrats-reject-common-sense-solut/
— Public schools are worse than you think. Expanding school choice is the only answer. – Kelly Sadler
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2021/sep/15/public-schools-are-worse-than-you-think/
— Border migrants refuse to wear masks or social distance, inspector general says – Stephen Dinan
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2021/sep/15/border-migrants-refuse-wear-masks-or-social-distan/

WASHINGTON EXAMINER
— Authorities encountered 208,887 people illegally crossing border in August, four times more than previous year – Anna Giaritelli
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/people-illegally-crossing-border-in-august-close-to-highest-two-decades
— Milley should spend more time studying treason and less time studying critical race theory – Christopher Tremoglie
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/opinion/milley-should-spend-more-time-studying-treason-and-less-time-studying-crt

WASHINGTON FREE BEACON
— Illinois Dem Pushes for ‘Clean Energy’ Subsidies That Would Pad His Pocket. Sean Casten calls for $273 billion in ‘tax credits for clean energy’ without disclosing his investment in industry. – Collin Anderson
https://freebeacon.com/democrats/illinois-dem-pushes-for-clean-energy-subsidies-that-would-pad-his-pocket/
— Fentanyl Smuggling Surges at Border. Seizures have nearly doubled 2020 numbers. – Joseph Simonson
https://freebeacon.com/biden-administration/fentanyl-smuggling-surges-at-border/

AMERICAN THINKER
— If Government Concern for Your Health was Real (and not Political)… – David Scott Strain
https://www.americanthinker.com/articles/2021/09/if_government_concern_for_your_health_was_real_and_not_political.html

AMERICAN GREATNESS
— The Newest Forever War: COVID We must stop treating life like it is a crime to live it. – Matthew Boose
https://amgreatness.com/2021/09/15/the-newest-forever-war-covid/

ACCURACY IN MEDIA
— The left’s banning of ‘misinformation’ and the death of objective truth – Adam Guillette
(COMMENT: According to my critics/opponents, all government and political news and commentary is misinformation except for the government and political news and commentary that they put out or bless. I should write a book about my critics/opponents a) who paint themselves as being religious, conservative, and/or Republican and b) do everything that they can to stop me from sending out GOPUSA ILLINOIS newsletters and to stop everyone from reading those newsletters. Everyone in Illinois sees how my critics/opponents a) treat me and b) treat my newsletters. I should write a book about how the following treat me and treat my newsletters: a) leaders of the Illinois Republican Party, DuPage County Republican Central Committee, and Milton Township Republican Organization, b) leaders of Illinois, DuPage County, Milton Township, Wheaton, Wheaton Chamber of Commerce, and Wheaton Park District, and c) Republican candidates on ballots in my precinct, their political consultants, major donors, fundraisers, campaign managers, campaign staff members, and campaign volunteers.)
https://www.aim.org/aim-in-the-news/aims-adam-guillette-in-the-washington-times-the-lefts-banning-of-misinformation-and-the-death-of-objective-truth/

BREITBART
— Democrats Reject Plan to Mandate Coronavirus Vaccines for Immigrants – JOHN BINDER
https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2021/09/15/democrats-reject-plan-to-mandate-coronavirus-vaccines-for-immigrants/
— Obama, Bush Judges Greenlight Biden’s ‘Sanctuary Country’ Orders for Illegal Aliens – JOHN BINDER
https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2021/09/15/obama-bush-judges-greenlight-bidens-sanctuary-country-orders-for-illegal-aliens/
— August Migrant Apprehensions Jump 312 Percent over Prior Year – BOB PRICE
https://www.breitbart.com/border/2021/09/15/august-migrant-apprehensions-jump-312-percent-over-prior-year/
— Young People Are Suffering ‘Climate Anxiety,’ Majority Think ‘Humanity Is Doomed’ – KATHERINE HAMILTON
https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2021/09/15/report-young-people-are-suffering-climate-anxiety-majority-think-humanity-is-doomed/
— AOC Slapped with Ethics Complaint for Accepting $35,000 Ticket to Met Gala – PENNY STARR
https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2021/09/15/aoc-ethics-complaint-ticket-met-gala/
— GOP Sen. Sullivan: ‘Increasingly Clear’ from Testimony That Biden ‘Rejected’ Military Advice on Afghanistan Pullout, ‘Chaos’ Was Predicted – IAN HANCHETT
https://www.breitbart.com/clips/2021/09/15/gop-sen-sullivan-increasingly-clear-from-testimony-that-biden-rejected-military-advice-on-afghanistan-pullout-chaos-was-predicted/

CBN NEWS
— ‘Wokeness is a Secular Religion’: New Book Shines Light on Dangers of ‘Woke’ Corporate Culture – Jennifer Wishon
https://www1.cbn.com/cbnnews/us/2021/september/wokeness-is-a-secular-religion-new-book-shines-light-on-dangers-of-woke-corporate-culture

DAILY CALLER
— Democrats’ Slideshow Highlights Amnesty Proposal For Illegal Immigrants That Would Cost $105 Billion In Reconciliation Bill – HENRY RODGERS
https://dailycaller.com/2021/09/15/democrats-slide-show-highlights-105-billion-amnesty-illegal-immigrants-reconciliation-bill/
— COMMENT: To provide a pathway to citizenship for Dreamers is to encourage illegal immigration. Dreamers are citizens of the countries that they were born in.
https://dailycaller.com/2021/09/15/rand-paul-alex-padilla-bipartisan-illegal-immigration-legislation-pathway-citizenship/

DAILY WIRE
— Biden’s Border Crisis Continues To Worsen, Illegal Border Crossings Up 300%+ Compared To Same Time In 2020 – Ryan Saavedra
https://www.dailywire.com/news/bidens-border-crisis-continues-to-worsen-illegal-border-crossings-up-300-compared-to-same-time-in-2020

DAILY SIGNAL
— Amazon Blocks Ad for Book Investigating Black Lives Matter – Fred Lucas
https://www.dailysignal.com/2021/09/16/amazon-blocks-ad-for-book-investigating-black-lives-matter/

NEWSMAX
— States Learning How Many Afghan Evacuees Coming Their Way
(COMMENT: Of course, Democrats and RINOs will do everything that they can to make Afghan evacuees hate Republicans.)
https://www.newsmax.com/politics/biden-afghan-refugees/2021/09/15/id/1036600/
— ‘No’ to Forced Vaccines – RNC Chairwoman Ronna McDaniel
https://www.newsmax.com/newsfront/vaccines-mandates-forced-vaccinations-biden/2021/09/15/id/1036591/

NEWS BUSTERS
— Nets Cheer Bob Woodward’s Latest Bucket of Anti-Trump Mud – Tim Graham
https://newsbusters.org/blogs/nb/tim-graham/2021/09/15/new-newsbusters-podcast-nets-cheer-bob-woodwards-latest-bucket-anti

TOWNHALL
— Bush Completes His Scummy Betrayal – Kurt Schlichter
https://townhall.com/columnists/kurtschlichter/2021/09/16/bush-completes-his-scummy-betrayal-n2595936
— Mark Milley Is A Traitor – Derek Hunter
https://townhall.com/columnists/derekhunter/2021/09/16/mark-milley-is-a-traitor-n2595960
— Gray Lives Matter – Ann Coulter
https://townhall.com/columnists/anncoulter/2021/09/15/gray-lives-matter-n2595963

BIZ PAC REVIEW
— Media increasingly portray patriotism as negative and ‘right-wing’ in decades since 9/11 – Jon Dougherty
(COMMENT: I should write a book about those who succeeded in stopping Republicans from helping sponsor Wheaton’s 2021 Independence Day parade and fireworks. I would focus on a) leaders of the Wheaton Park District, Wheaton Chamber of Commerce, Wheaton, Milton Township, DuPage County, and Illinois, b) leaders of the Milton Township Republican Organization, DuPage County Republican Central Committee, and Illinois Republican Party, and c) Republican candidates on ballots in my precinct, their political consultants, major donors, fundraisers, pollsters, campaign managers, campaign staff members, and campaign volunteers.)
https://www.bizpacreview.com/2021/09/15/media-increasingly-portray-patriotism-as-negative-and-right-wing-in-decades-since-9-11-analysis-1134851/
— Drone shows Biden super-spreader on border, as thousands of unvaxxed migrants queue up – Tom Tillison
https://www.bizpacreview.com/2021/09/15/drone-shows-biden-super-spreader-on-border-as-thousands-of-unvaxxed-migrants-cue-up-1134963/
— Consume and cover! Harvard instructs students on how to eat and drink with masks – Robert Jonathan
https://www.bizpacreview.com/2021/09/15/consume-and-cover-harvard-instructs-students-on-how-to-eat-and-drink-with-masks-1134868/

EPOCH TIMES
— Democratic Amnesty for 8 Million Illegals in Budget is ‘Unprecedented and Dangerous’: FAIR – Joseph Lord
https://www.theepochtimes.com/democratic-amnesty-for-8-million-illegals-in-budget-is-unprecedented-and-dangerous-fair_3991878.html

FORBES
— COMMENT: Ever-increasingly, if you do not promote LGBTQ, LGBTQ-promoters demonize, denigrate, and condemn you.
https://www.forbes.com/sites/dawnstaceyennis/2021/09/15/why-are-lgbtq-youth-avoiding-sports-in-school-fear-of-discrimination-research-shows/

VOTER GRAVITY
— MAY 14, 2013 FLASHBACK: 6 Ways to Recruit Volunteers – Allen Fuller
(COMMENT: I should write a book about unsuccessful Republican candidates on ballots in my precinct, their political consultants, their major donors, their fundraisers, their pollsters, their campaign managers, their campaign staff members, and their campaign volunteers who have blamed me and blamed my GOPUSA ILLINOIS newsletters the most for their defeats. They hint/imply/argue/shout a) that I included links in my newsletters to articles that caused them to lose, b) that I rigged Milton Township Republican Organization and TAPROOT Republicans of Illinois straw polls that caused them to lose, and c) that I recklessly, if not intentionally, leaked confidential campaign secrets to their opponents that caused them to lose. Better yet, instead of just writing a book about the aforesaid, I should sue the aforesaid.)
https://votergravity.com/6-ways-to-recruit-volunteers/

September 14 Evening Edition

ABC7
— Illinois COVID Update: IL reports 4,660 cases, 40 deaths
https://abc7chicago.com/health/il-reports-4660-covid-cases-40-deaths/11020166/
— Chicago police contract with 20% pay raise approved by city council, despite criticism – Craig Wall
https://abc7chicago.com/chicago-police-cpd-contract-new-department/11020651/

FOX32
— Texas abortion law focus of protests and politicians at Aurora Planned Parenthood – Roseanne Tellez
https://www.fox32chicago.com/news/texas-abortion-law-focus-of-protests-and-politicians-at-aurora-planned-parenthood

WGN9
— Parents fed up with anti-mask protesters targeting Glen Ellyn elementary school students – Mike Lowe
https://wgntv.com/news/coronavirus/parents-fed-up-with-anti-mask-protesters-targeting-glen-ellyn-elementary-school-students/

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— Homer Township votes to become a ‘sanctuary for life;’ resident calls local anti-abortion resolution ‘ridiculous’ – MICHELLE MULLINS
https://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/daily-southtown/ct-sta-homer-township-sanctuary-st-0915-20210914-nc5jhzj27vcxdceh55tefjc3nm-story.html
— Naperville ranked no. 45 on Money’s 2021 list for Best Places to Live – SUZANNE BAKER
https://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/naperville-sun/ct-nvs-naperville-money-best-places-to-live-st-0915-20210914-ndfl52bg7rcifkfwneolw544vu-story.html
— I grew up in a small town in Downstate Illinois. It is a place rooted in devotion to family and God. – Joni Dunker Scritchlow, Bloomington, Illinois
https://www.chicagotribune.com/opinion/letters/ct-letters-vp-091521-20210914-hyeblbi2bng2zh4br6mkkdmqfm-story.html

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— Pritzker pleased with state’s flattening COVID-19 numbers — but southern Illinois ‘chugging through some pretty bad days’ New COVID-19 hospital admissions have slowed down amid Illinois’ Delta variant coronavirus surge, but hospitals are still being pushed to the limit in southern Illinois — where all ICU beds were filled Monday night. – Mitchell Armentrout
https://chicago.suntimes.com/coronavirus/2021/9/14/22674200/illinois-coronavirus-delta-surge-flatten-pritzker-southern-icu-beds-full-covid-19

DAILY HERALD
— Cronin won’t run again for DuPage County Board chairman, but ‘not going anywhere’ – Katlyn Smith
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20210914/cronin-wont-run-again-for-dupage-county-board-chairman-but-not-going-anywhere
— DISGUSTING, OUTRAGEOUS, TRAGIC: Suburbs’ first cannabis lounge gets the thumbs-up to open in Mundelein – Russell Lissau
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20210913/suburbs-first-cannabis-lounge-gets-the-thumbs-up-to-open-in-mundelein
— Lawmakers question enforcement of school mask mandates – PETER HANCOCK
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20210914/lawmakers-question-enforcement-of-school-mask-mandates

NBC MADISON
— DISGUSTING, OUTRAGEOUS, TRAGIC: Marijuana use among college-aged adults at historic high – Tajma Hall
https://www.nbc15.com/2021/09/13/marijuana-use-among-college-aged-adults-historic-high/

GLEN ELLYN PATCH
— OUTSTANDING: Recreational Cannabis Sales Nixed By Glen Ellyn Trustees. Trustees voted to prohibit recreational cannabis sales following a moratorium ordinance that has been in effect since Nov. 2019. – Lisa Marie Farver
https://patch.com/illinois/glenellyn/recreational-cannabis-sales-nixed-glen-ellyn-trustees

NAPERVILLE COMMUNITY TV
— DuPage Chairman Not Seeking Re-Election; Naperville ranks number 45 on a “best places to live” list.
https://www.nctv17.com/nctv17-news-update/dupage-chairman-not-seeking-re-election-naperville-best-places-to-live-holdenstrong/

MCHENRY COUNTY BLOG
— Rabine Comments on Blog
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2021/09/14/rabine-comments-on-blog/
— Senator Dave Syverson Explains ComEd Bailout/Electric Rate Hike Vote
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2021/09/14/senator-dave-syverson-explains-comed-bailout-electric-rate-hike-vote/
— The Johnsburg Parade Yields Political Messages
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2021/09/14/the-johnsburg-parade-yields-political-messages/

ILLINOIS FAMILY INSTITUTE
— Executive Order Makes Biden Regime Lone Wolf in Tyrannical Vaccine Mandates – James M. Odom
https://illinoisfamily.org/religious/executive-order-makes-biden-regime-lone-wolf-in-tyrannical-vaccine-mandates/

CAPITOL FAX
— COVID-19 roundup
https://capitolfax.com/2021/09/14/covid-19-roundup-103/
— Bailey fails to make the grade with American Conservative Union
https://capitolfax.com/2021/09/14/bailey-fails-to-make-the-grade-with-american-conservative-union/

WASHINGTON TIMES
— House Democrats break Biden’s pledge not to raise taxes on individuals making less than $400K – Haris Alic
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2021/sep/14/house-democrats-break-bidens-pledge-not-raise-taxe/

BREITBART
— Alaska Airlines Fires Christian Flight Attendants for Questioning Company Support of Radical ‘Equality Act’ – KATHERINE HAMILTON
https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2021/09/14/alaska-airlines-fires-christian-flight-attendants-for-questioning-company-support-radical-equality-act/

HERITAGE FOUNDATION
— Critical Race Theory Will Destroy the Fabric of Our Military – John Venable
https://www.heritage.org/progressivism/commentary/critical-race-theory-will-destroy-the-fabric-our-military

THE HILL
— Trump’s 2020 gains in rural America offset by Biden’s urban dominance – REID WILSON
https://thehill.com/homenews/state-watch/571792-trumps-2020-gains-in-rural-america-offset-by-bidens-urban-dominance

WASHINGTON POST
— What if Republicans had a party and Trump wasn’t there? – Ben Terris
https://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/style/post-trump-republican-party-dan-crenshaw/2021/09/13/cca47a78-14c6-11ec-b976-f4a43b740aeb_story.html
— Appeals about majority support won’t convince politicians focused on minority approval – Philip Bump
(COMMENT: Ever-increasingly, politicians seek the approval of those who are anti-law enforcement, anti-Trump, anti-conservative, anti-patriotic, anti-Republican, anti-American, anti-White, anti-male, anti-older people, anti-heterosexual, anti-traditional marriage/family, anti-non-poor people, anti-gun owners, 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://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2021/09/14/appeals-majority-support-wont-convince-politicians-focused-minority-approval/

WEEK
— Kinzinger calls Trump ‘one of the weakest men that I’ve ever seen’ – BRIGID KENNEDY
https://theweek.com/donald-trump/1004829/gop-rep-adam-kinzinger-calls-trump-one-of-the-weakest-men-that-ive-ever-seen

September 10 Evening Edition

ABC7
— Planned Parenthood Illinois rallies against Texas abortion law in Federal Plaza – Sarah Schulte
https://abc7chicago.com/chicago-protest-today-texas-abortion-law-planned-parenthood-illinois/11013290/
— Illinois COVID Update: IL reports 26,062 new cases, 197 deaths over past week
https://abc7chicago.com/covid-illinois-cases-coronavirus-19/11012967/
— Republican venture capitalist Jesse Sullivan to run for Illinois governor – AP
https://abc7chicago.com/jesse-sullivan-illinois-governor-election-venture-capitalist/11011788/

NBC5
— Coronavirus by the Numbers: More Than 100 COVID Outbreaks Reported in Illinois Schools
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/coronavirus/coronavirus-by-the-numbers-more-than-100-covid-outbreaks-reported-in-illinois-schools/2609697/

FOX32
— Coronavirus cancels more Illinois high school football games – Tia Ewing
https://www.fox32chicago.com/news/coronavirus-cancels-more-illinois-high-school-football-games
— COMMENT: OUTRAGEOUS, DISGUSTING, TRAGIC: Pot pushers push pot.
https://www.fox32chicago.com/news/chicago-community-group-receives-nearly-2m-from-cannabis-tax-revenue

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— Delta’s descent? Weekly COVID-19 cases dip for first time since start of summer. The state’s case numbers took the first sustained step in the right direction since mid-June, but coronavirus hospitalizations and deaths are still rising. – Mitchell Armentrout
https://chicago.suntimes.com/coronavirus/2021/9/10/22667506/illinois-coronavirus-cases-fall-weekly-pritzker-vaccine-delta
— A new day and a new way in the Illinois House. The Illinois House’s approval of the climate/energy bill was a spectacular victory. – Rich Miller
https://chicago.suntimes.com/columnists/2021/9/10/22667625/illinois-house-climate-energy-bill-chris-welch-jaclyn-driscoll-column-rich-miller

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— Chicago takes out ad in Texas paper to lure businesses, residents angry over Lone Star state’s new abortion, voting laws – LISA DONOVAN
https://www.chicagotribune.com/business/ct-biz-world-business-chicago-ad-texas-voting-abortion-laws-20210910-zb533vpt6zabtgqanvhmvnuwxy-story.html
— Biden’s federal mandate takes vaccine decision off large employers’ hands – AP
https://www.chicagotribune.com/coronavirus/ct-aud-nw-vaccine-mandate-employers-20210910-6dm7xfjq2jef5l4tcmvr76q2vi-story.html
— Judge: Dennis Hastert accuser to be named in court as lawsuit goes to trial – CHRISTY GUTOWSKI
https://www.chicagotribune.com/news/breaking/ct-dennis-hastert-lawsuit-trial-ruling-met-20210910-bztmwluscjdp7ccrtmbib7imdu-story.html
— COMMENT: A hate-filled Republican-hating Republican-hater demonizes, denigrates, and condemns downstate Illinois.
https://www.chicagotribune.com/opinion/commentary/ct-opinion-downstate-illinois-trump-divide-20210910-dttz65ptq5aatpkr6ncixciie4-story.html
— Illinois Senate to return Monday to take up energy package with nuclear plant bailout. Here’s what else is in it. – DAN PETRELLA
https://www.chicagotribune.com/politics/ct-cb-illinois-energy-bill-20210910-wd7vsnlokfc3neh5cz5uler36e-story.html
— What can rebuild Illinoisans’ faith in Springfield? Ethics reform. What won’t? Faux reform. – EDITORIAL
https://www.chicagotribune.com/opinion/editorials/ct-editorial-illinois-ethics-reform-democrats-lip-service-20210910-jcegtrivj5d3nlzbvp5gb4p2im-story.html
— President Biden presses states to require vaccines for all teachers – AP
https://www.chicagotribune.com/coronavirus/ct-aud-nw-president-biden-require-vaccines-teachers-20210910-4kxsh47t7vgijiopibc22ilkb4-story.html

DAILY HERALD
— ‘Let’s roll’: Todd Beamer’s father on the valiant fight for Flight 93 – Katlyn Smith
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20210910/lets-roll-todd-beamers-father-on-the-valiant-fight-for-flight-93
— DISGUSTING, OUTRAGEOUS, TRAGIC: Could suburbs’ first cannabis lounge open in Mundelein? – Russell Lissau
https://www.dailyherald.com/business/20210910/could-suburbs-first-cannabis-lounge-open-in-mundelein
— Biden’s vaccine rules to set off barrage of legal challenges – AP
https://www.dailyherald.com/article/20210910/news/309109877
— 22 more COVID-19 outbreaks at suburban schools – Jake Griffin
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20210910/22-more-covid-19-outbreaks-at-suburban-schools

NPR ILLINOIS
— Alliance Of People Of Color Makes History On ‘Big Brother’ By Voting Out White Contestants
https://www.nprillinois.org/2021-09-10/alliance-of-people-of-color-makes-history-on-big-brother-by-voting-out-white-contestants

FOX ILLINOIS
— Illinois sees 26,000 new COVID-19 cases in past week
https://foxillinois.com/news/coronavirus/illinois-sees-26000-new-covid-19-cases-in-past-week

MCHENRY COUNTY BLOG
— Suzanne Ness Votes with Other Democrats for ComEd Bailout, Which Requires Electric Rate Increase – Roll Call
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2021/09/10/ness-votes-with-other-democrats-for-comed-bailout-which-requires-electric-rate-increase/
— Police Report on Crystal Lake Planet Fitness Patron Kicked Out for Not Wearing a Mask While on Treadmill
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2021/09/10/police-report-on-planet-fitness-patron-kicked-out-for-not-wearing-a-mask-while-on-treadmill/
— Considering Whether Township Government Is Closest to the People
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2021/09/10/considering-whether-township-governemnt-is-closest-to-the-people/
— Rabine Cites Facebook Censorship of Mask Post
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2021/09/10/rabine-cites-facebook-censorship-concerning-mask-post/
— Ugaste on Remap
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2021/09/10/ugaste-on-remap/
— Darren Bailey Statement on Jesse Sullivan Entry into Illinois Governor’s Race
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2021/09/10/darren-bailey-statement-on-jesse-sullivan-entry-into-illinois-governors-race/

ILLINOIS REVIEW
— US REPS BOST, MILLER RESPOND TO BIDEN ADMIN’S COVID MANDATE
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2021/09/us-reps-bost-miller-respond-to-biden-admins-covid-mandate.html
— BLACK CHICAGO SCHOLAR POINTS TO CRITICAL RACE THEORY AS “DOCTRINE OF DEMONS”
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2021/09/black-chicago-scholar-points-to-critical-race-theory-as-doctrine-of-demons-.html
— NEW GOP CANDIDATE TOSSES TECH HAT IN THE GOVERNOR’S RACE
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2021/09/new-gop-candidate-tosses-tech-hat-in-the-governors-race-.html

CAPITOL FAX
— COVID-19 roundup
https://capitolfax.com/2021/09/10/covid-19-roundup-101/

WASHINGTON EXAMINER
— Internal Google document ties white supremacy to Trump, MAGA, and Ben Shapiro – Nihal Krishan
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/google-document-ties-white-supremacy-trump-maga-ben-shapiro

FOX NEWS
— Liberal media embraces Biden’s COVID power grab after rejecting Trump’s threat to override governors last year. Political commentator Drew Holden calls out CNN, AP, Washington Post in his latest viral thread. – Joseph A. Wulfsohn
https://www.foxnews.com/media/liberal-media-biden-vaccine-mandate-trump
— Dems, media figures who rushed to judgment on Jussie Smollett called out for silence on Larry Elder assault. Kamala Harris, Nancy Pelosi, Bernie Sanders decline to address Elder incident. – Yael Halon
https://www.foxnews.com/media/jussie-smollett-larry-elder-assault-dems-media-silence
— Trump slams ‘rushed’ Afghanistan withdrawal, blames ‘incompetent’ Biden. Trump said there has ‘never been a greater embarrassment’ to the US than the Afghanistan withdrawal. – Brooke Singman
https://www.foxnews.com/politics/trump-slams-rushed-afghanistan-withdrawal-blames-incompetent-biden

BREITBART
— Joe Biden Again Undermines Vaccine with Talk of ‘Protecting Vaccinated from Unvaccinated’ – JOHN NOLTE
https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2021/09/10/nolte-joe-biden-again-undermines-vaccine-with-talk-of-protecting-vaccinated-from-unvaccinated/
— MSNBC Guest Calls for Drone Strikes on Americans Opposed to Vaccine Mandates – HANNAH BLEAU
https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2021/09/10/msnbc-guest-calls-drone-strikes-americans-opposed-vaccine-mandates/

TOWNHALL
— Psaki Can’t Explain Why Biden Mandated Vaccines for Americans but Not Illegals – Spencer Brown
https://townhall.com/tipsheet/spencerbrown/2021/09/10/psaki-cant-explain-why-biden-mandated-vaccines-for-americans-but-not-illegals-n2595705

ONE AMERICA NEWS NETWORK
— President Trump Releases 9/11 Remembrance Video
https://www.oann.com/president-trump-releases-9-11-remembrance-video/

CIVIL DEADLINE
— New Study Reveals Deadly Health Impact Of Gender Dysphoria
https://civildeadline.com/new-study-reveals-deadly-health-impact-of-gender-dysphoria/

LEGAL INSURRECTION
— Google Employee Education Program Teaches That America is a ‘System of White Supremacy’ “extensive racial-reeducation program, based on the core tenets of critical race theory” – Mike LaChance
https://legalinsurrection.com/2021/09/google-employee-education-program-teaches-that-america-is-a-system-of-white-supremacy/

EPOCH TIMES
— ‘Debunking the 1619 Project’ by Mary Grabar. Grabar discredits New York Times initiative with masterful historical onslaught – Dustin Bass
https://www.theepochtimes.com/book-review-debunking-the-1619-project-by-mary-grabar_3990272.html

THE HILL
— Democrats must stop using Jan. 6 committee to advance its witch hunt – REP. ANDY BIGGS (R-ARIZ.)
https://thehill.com/blogs/congress-blog/politics/571687-democrats-must-stop-using-jan-6-committee-to-advance-its-witch

ABC NEWS
— Kinzinger places blame on Trump, Biden for handling of Afghanistan. The Illinois congressman weighs in on the end of the Afghanistan war and how America should treat its relationship with the Taliban moving forward.
https://abcnews.go.com/theview/video/rep-adam-kinzinger-places-blame-trump-biden-handling-79943220

WALL STREET JOURNAL
— Arizona’s Border Crisis Threatens Public Safety and Health. Migrants are still pouring by the thousands into the U.S. from Mexico. None are vetted or tested for Covid. – Leo W. Banks
https://www.wsj.com/articles/arizona-border-crisis-public-safety-health-crossings-illegal-alien-immigrant-covid-terrorist-11631304060
— Journalism Schools Leave Graduates With Hefty Student Loans. Students take on debt for master’s degrees in hope of news jobs even as opportunities diminish. – Melissa Korn and Anthony DeBarros
https://www.wsj.com/articles/journalism-schools-leave-graduates-with-hefty-student-loans-11631275201

BUSINESS INSIDER
— Quincy is offering people $5,000 to move there to help plug its labor shortage. Its mayor says the streets are lined with ‘help wanted’ signs. – Grace Dean
https://www.businessinsider.com/illinois-quincy-labor-shortage-pay-new-residents-work-jobs-employment-2021-9

September 9 Evening Edition

ABC7
— Illinois COVID Update: IL reports 4,741 cases, 22 deaths
https://abc7chicago.com/health/il-reports-4741-covid-cases-22-deaths/11010621/

NBC5
— COVID by the Numbers: Coronavirus Metrics in Each of Illinois’ 11 Health Care Regions
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/coronavirus/covid-by-the-numbers-coronavirus-metrics-in-each-of-illinois-11-health-care-regions-2/2608929/

FOX32
— Illinois records highest single day of COVID deaths in months
https://www.fox32chicago.com/news/illinois-records-highest-single-day-of-covid-deaths-in-months

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— Central Illinois venture capitalist Jesse Sullivan launches bid for GOP governor nomination – RICK PEARSON
https://www.chicagotribune.com/politics/ct-illinois-gop-governor-candidate-sullivan-20210909-xipcsxe63fcszjl5tgqopwsvlu-story.html
— President Biden announces sweeping new vaccine mandates for 100 million Americans – AP
https://www.chicagotribune.com/coronavirus/vaccine/ct-aud-nw-biden-federal-workers-covid-vaccine-20210909-jenf2jzwfbfubapfuvut2lko7q-story.html
— Federal judge dismisses watchdog’s RICO suit over ComEd bribery scheme, says no evidence Madigan muscled votes – JASON MEISNER and RAY LONG
https://www.chicagotribune.com/news/criminal-justice/ct-comed-bribery-michael-madigan-federal-rico-lawsuit-dismissed-20210909-acbd7tlmcjfofgpbphjmq4qe6a-story.html
— Byron’s nuclear plant has generated jobs and revenue for decades. Now its future is on the line in Springfield: ‘We’re pawns in a big chess game’ – DAN PETRELLA
https://www.chicagotribune.com/politics/ct-illinois-house-energy-byron-nuclear-20210909-grcnidb6hnaariwg5ydlazwqe4-story.html
— Illinois House committee advances revamped energy plan — with subsidies to ComEd parent — that will cost average customer about $4.50 a month – DAN PETRELLA
https://www.chicagotribune.com/politics/ct-illinois-house-energy-proposal-20210909-zqtp7sfpr5gclm7harlwmxw6ka-story.html
— CPS reports 160 COVID cases and nearly 3,000 ‘close contacts,’ but CTU questions accuracy of district case tracker – TRACY SWARTZ
https://www.chicagotribune.com/news/breaking/ct-chicago-public-schools-covid-numbers-20210909-6zkei7tz35ekbha6zc4lct5mha-story.html

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— Casting himself as an ‘outsider,’ California venture capitalist Sullivan enters GOP race to unseat Pritzker. In a campaign video, Illinois native Jesse Sullivan, founder of Alter Global in San Francisco, stresses his roots growing up in central Illinois and the values he learned in “the Land of Lincoln.” – Rachel Hinton
https://chicago.suntimes.com/elections/2021/9/9/22664522/california-venture-capitalist-jesse-sullivan-gop-race-pritzker-bailey-rabine-schimpf
— DISGUSTING, OUTRAGEOUS, TRAGIC: Marijuana use among U.S. college students hits record high during pandemic, study finds – Jay Cannon
https://chicago.suntimes.com/cannabis/2021/9/9/22664701/marijuana-college-students-record-high-covid-pandemic-national-institute-drug-abuse-alcohol-smoking

CRAIN’S CHICAGO BUSINESS
— Jesse who? What to know about the latest GOP governor hopeful. Jesse Sullivan is a down-home guy from downstate Petersburg—with a side trip to Silicon Valley. – STEVEN R. STRAHLER
https://www.chicagobusiness.com/government/what-know-about-illinois-governor-candidate-jesse-sullivan

DAILY HERALD
— Sweeping new vaccine mandates for 100 million Americans – AP
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20210909/sweeping-new-vaccine-mandates-for-100-million-americans
— U-46 asks students, parents, and staff to take equity survey
https://www.dailyherald.com/submitted/20210909/u-46-asks-students-parents-and-staff-to-take-equity-survey

SPRINGFIELD STATE JOURNAL REGISTER
— Petersburg native Jesse Sullivan launches campaign for Illinois GOP nomination for governor – Riley Eubanks
https://www.sj-r.com/story/news/politics/elections/2021/09/09/jesse-sullivan-joins-bailey-rabine-and-schimpf-governors-race/8258769002/

BLOOMINGTON PANTAGRAPH
— Byron faces threat of nuclear plant shutdown – DAN PETRELLA
https://pantagraph.com/news/state-and-regional/govt-and-politics/illinois-town-faces-threat-of-nuclear-plant-shutdown/article_0d00daaa-374e-5bfd-bd0c-89d851d6ba59.html

WQAD
— New legislative map leaves Illinois senator half-mile shy of district line. After Illinois redistricting, Republican Sen. Neil Anderson’s house now falls a half-mile outside of the district he’s represented since 2015. – Shelby Kluver and Jennifer Somers
https://www.wqad.com/article/news/local/illinois-redistricting-anderson-36th-district/526-a9cf1427-1a40-48be-96f4-6874386b740a

CHICAGO LAW BULLETIN
— Jury grants $7.5M award to DuPage SWAT officer – Patricia Manson
https://www.chicagolawbulletin.com/swat-team-member-hit-by-shotgun-round-awarded-$7-5-million-20210909

MCHENRY COUNTY BLOG
— Illinois Supreme Court: Mark Curran Launching Campaign for Republican Nomination in 2nd District
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2021/09/09/curran090921/
— UPDATE: Video Announcement Launches Jesse Sullivan Candidacy for Republican Nomination for Governor with $10.8 Million Raised in Past Week
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2021/09/09/sullivan090921/
— IL-17: As Esther Joy King Announces Both Local and National Endorsements, Warning from FEC Plus No Financial Disclosure Statement
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2021/09/09/king090921/
— Lake County Parents Organize Against Pritzker Purgatory
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2021/09/09/lake-county-parents-organize-against-pritzker-purgatory/
— ComEd Rate Hike Bill in House
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2021/09/08/comed-rate-hike-bill-in-house/
— Rabine Holding House Meetings – One in Naperville
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2021/09/08/rabine-holding-house-meetings/
— Rabine Comments on New Rich Guy Running for GOP Gubernatorial Nomination
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2021/09/09/rabine-comments-on-new-rich-guy-running-for-gop-gubernatorial-nomination/
— Tribune: ComEd Bailout Bill “Another Shakedown of Illinois Ratepayers”
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2021/09/09/tribune-comed-bailout-bill-another-shakedown-of-illinois-ratepayers/
— Dundee Township Republicans Hosting Picnic Sunday in West Dundee
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2021/09/09/dtro091221/
— Victims’ Rights Case Hearing in Rockford Friday
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2021/09/09/victims-rights-case-hearing-in-rockford-friday/
— Dems Decide to Up Your Electric Rates “Only” $4.5 per Month
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2021/09/09/dems-decide-to-up-your-electric-rates-only-45-per-month/
— Madigan Off the Hook in Civil Case
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2021/09/09/madigan-off-the-hook-in-civil-trial/

FOX BUSINESS
— Google ‘antiracism’ initiative attacks Ben Shapiro, suggests using evidence in argument is racist: report Google materials also suggested that ‘Make America Great Again’ was form of White supremacy – Samuel Dorman
https://www.foxbusiness.com/politics/google-anti-racism-ben-shapiro-racist

GOPUSA
— The Media Coaches Democrats, Trashes Republicans
https://www.gopusa.com/the-media-coaches-democrats-trashes-republicans/

BLAZE
— National Archives posts ‘harmful content’ warning on Constitution, Declaration of Independence, other founding documents – PHIL SHIVER
https://www.theblaze.com/news/harmful-content-warning-constitution-declaration-national-archives
— Silicon Valley investor steps down from company’s board after calling Black Lives Matter the ‘true racists’ who push socialism – CARLOS GARCIA
https://www.theblaze.com/news/veronica-wu-blm-racists-board

NEWSMAX
— A Radical Racial Reeducation Program at Google? – Christopher Rufo
https://www.newsmax.com/christopherrufo/Google-Antiracism-CRT-Critical-Race-Theory/2021/09/09/id/1035731/
— Kinzinger Rips Trump’s Praise of Robert E. Lee, Demands GOP Condemnation
https://www.newsweek.com/republican-adam-kinzinger-rips-trumps-praise-robert-e-lee-demands-gop-condemnation-1627530

CNN
— McConnell carefully choosing battles in Trump proxy war for the midterms – Michael Warren and Sara Murray
(COMMENT: For general elections, I have always helped elect Republican candidates who have won primaries. I should write a book about Republican candidates who have won primaries but who then a) rejected help from those who supported their primary opponents and b) blamed those who supported their primary opponents for their defeats in general elections.)
https://www.wral.com/mcconnell-carefully-choosing-battles-in-trump-proxy-war-for-the-midterms/19866784/

WALL STREET JOURNAL
— Amazon Dangles Free Bachelor’s Degrees as New Perk in Fight for U.S. Workers. E-commerce giant will expand college education benefit as it battles to hire hourly workers in tight U.S. labor market – Chip Cutter
https://www.wsj.com/articles/amazon-dangles-a-new-perk-in-fight-for-u-s-workers-free-bachelors-degrees-11631197800

FORBES
— Attack On California Gubernatorial Hopeful Larry Elder Goes Viral – Will It Impact The Election? – Peter Suciu
https://www.forbes.com/sites/petersuciu/2021/09/09/attack-on-california-gubernatorial-hopeful-larry-elder-goes-viral–will-it-impact-the-election/

RASMUSSEN REPORTS
— Most Americans Believe Government Employees Work Less
(COMMENT: I worked for the federal government for almost 30 years and I have been a federal retiree for almost 24 years. I should write a book about those who have used that against me the most. I would focus on those who have never sought a federal job a) because the pay and benefits are terrible, b) because the advancement opportunities are terrible, c) because they lack required education, work experience, professional certifications, and/or professional licenses, d) because they cannot pass an employment examination, e) because they cannot pass a background investigation, f) because they cannot pass a physical examination, g) because they cannot take the demonization, denigration, and condemnation that comes with being a federal employee or federal retiree, and/or h) because they are Republican, White, male, older, and/or non-veteran and they know that the federal government discriminates against the aforesaid.)
https://www.rasmussenreports.com/public_content/business/jobs_employment/most_americans_believe_government_employees_work_less

September 1 Evening Edition

ABC7
— Illinois COVID Update: IL reports 5,178 cases, 26 deaths
https://abc7chicago.com/health/il-reports-5178-covid-cases-26-deaths/10992468/
— Biden glosses over broken promises on Afghanistan evacuations – AP
https://abc7chicago.com/fact-check-bidens-speech-biden-afghanistan-americans-in-joe/10992538/

NBC5
— Illinois Reports Biggest Single-Day Increase in Cases Since January
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/coronavirus/covid-by-the-numbers-illinois-reports-biggest-single-day-increase-in-cases-since-january/2603688/

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez slams Rahm Emanuel’s nomination as ambassador to Japan as ‘deeply shameful’ – BILL RUTHHART
https://www.chicagotribune.com/politics/ct-alexandria-ocasio-cortez-rahm-emanuel-laquan-mcdonald-20210901-3fjbangzhzhmvllgzqmdxln4sq-story.html
— Advocacy group tells federal judge that Latinos are shortchanged in latest version of state legislative map – RICK PEARSON
(COMMENT: What groups are you a member of? Does the new map treat those groups fairly?)
https://www.chicagotribune.com/politics/ct-illinois-legislative-map-legal-challenges-20210901-tmaofqtekngkjbrlrrxfthtpxm-story.html
— Illinois legislators pass redrawn legislative map, reject ethics bill; energy policy overhaul clears Senate – RICK PEARSON and DAN PETRELLA
https://www.chicagotribune.com/politics/ct-illinois-legislative-redistricting-new-maps-20210901-yi2pxftnsnebnlksbqzakfad7i-story.html
— ComEd parent to lawmakers: Nuclear plant will shut down Sept. 13 if bailout isn’t approved – DAN PETRELLA
https://www.chicagotribune.com/politics/ct-illinois-energy-bill-nuclear-shutdown-20210901-x6qxdh5qrnfixa6kqwcb5mus6m-story.html

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— Delta not done? New Illinois COVID-19 cases top 5,000 for first time in more than seven months. With the average statewide positivity rate stable and new hospital admissions slowing, Gov. J.B. Pritzker has said he’s “hopeful” the peak of Illinois’ Delta surge is near. – Mitchell Armentrout
https://chicago.suntimes.com/coronavirus/2021/9/1/22652903/illinois-coronavirus-cases-5000-delta-mask-pritzker-covid-19

DAILY HERALD
— In court hearing, Latino rights group says new maps still unfair – PETER HANCOCK
(COMMENT: What groups are you a member of? Do the new maps treat those groups fairly?)
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20210901/in-court-hearing-latino-rights-group-says-new-maps-still-unfair

CRAIN’S CHICAGO
— AOC attacks Emanuel’s ambassador bid. “This nomination is deeply shameful,” said influential progressive U.S. Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, urging the Senate to reject Rahm Emanuel’s confirmation. – Bloomberg
https://www.chicagobusiness.com/government/alexandria-ocasio-cortez-slams-biden-choice-rahm-emanuel

SPRINGFIELD STATE JOURNAL REGISTER
— From the editor: We’ve made progress a year after pledging to improve our diversity – Leisa Richardson
(COMMENT: Soon, all the leaders of all the following will be a member of at least one of the following groups: female, minority, younger, LGBTQ, veteran, non-Christian, non-Protestant, non-German American, those whose ancestors have not been in America for a long time, Trump-hater, Democrat, Libertarian, Green, Independent, RINO, moderate, and/or liberal: Illinois Republican Party, DuPage County Republican Central Committee, Milton Township Republican Organization, America, Illinois, DuPage County, Milton Township, Wheaton, Wheaton Park District, Wheaton Chamber of Commerce, your church, all the organizations that you are a member of, your employer if you are still employed, etc. I am not a member of any of the aforesaid groups.)
https://www.sj-r.com/story/opinion/columns/2021/09/01/state-journal-register-diversity-inclusion-efforts-continue-to-improve/5657257001/

EVANSTON NOW
— District 65 asks for dismissal of reverse discrimination lawsuit. Claims suit by teacher is “baseless and inflammatory.” – JEFF HIRSH
(COMMENT: I should write a book about my many critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes who have taken adverse actions against me because I support the equal opportunity (no race or gender based preference giving) plank in the Republican Party platform.)

CENTER SQUARE ILLINOIS
— Report shows Pritzker has signed tax, fee hikes costing $5.24 billion – Andrew Hensel
https://www.thecentersquare.com/illinois/report-shows-pritzker-has-signed-tax-fee-hikes-costing-5-24-billion/article_cc4bc332-0a7c-11ec-a8b7-871b1ff2c17c.html

MCHENRY COUNTY BLOG
— Former District 300 School Teacher Appointed to State Board of Education
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2021/09/01/former-district-300-school-teacher-appointed-to-state-board-of-education/
— New House District Designed for McHenry County Democratic Party Chair Kristina Zahorik with Steve Reick as the Incumbent
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2021/09/01/new-house-district-designed-for-mchenry-county-democratic-party-chair-kristina-zahorik/
— UPDATEx3: Catalina Lauf Promotes Elgin Rally Against Mandates for Vaccines, Video and Advocate Aurora Statement
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2021/08/31/lauf083121/
— Having a Real Problem Understanding Pritzker’s Purgatory Rules
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2021/08/31/having-a-real-problem-understanding-pritzkers-purgatory-rules/
— Defending the ComEd Bailout
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2021/08/31/defending-the-comed-bailout/
— $15 Monthly Electric Rate Hike If Crooked ComEd Given Huge Subsidy
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2021/08/31/15-monthly-electric-rate-hike-if-crooked-comed-given-huge-subsidy/
— More on Efficacy of Masks at Preventing the Spread of Coronavirus
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2021/08/31/more-on-efficacy-of-masks-at-preventing-the-spread-of-coronavirus/
— McHenry County Sues to Keep ICE Floor Open
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2021/09/01/mchenry-county-sues-to-keep-ice-floor-open/
— Dave Wasserman Tweaks Hypothetical Congressional Map
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2021/09/01/wasserman090121/
— How Much Is Too Much for the Crystal Lake High School District?
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2021/09/01/how-much-is-too-much-for-the-crystal-lake-high-school-district/

ILLINOIS FAMILY INSTITUTE
— Cannabis Administration and Opportunity Act – Kathy Valente
https://illinoisfamily.org/marijuana-2/cannabis-administration-and-opportunity-act/

ILLINOIS REVIEW
— THORNER: BIDEN’S FAKE VICTORY LAP
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2021/09/thorner-bidens-fake-victory-lap.html

CAPITOL FAX
— COVID-19 roundup
https://capitolfax.com/2021/09/01/covid-19-roundup-97/

AMERICAN THINKER
— Wouldn’t you just hate to lose RINO Adam Kinzinger in Congress? – Drew Allen
https://www.americanthinker.com/blog/2021/09/wouldnt_you_just_hate_to_lose_rino_adam_kinzinger_in_congress.html

TOWNHALL
— Public School Teacher: ‘I Have 180 Days to Turn [Students] Into Revolutionaries’ Leah Barkoukis
https://townhall.com/tipsheet/leahbarkoukis/2021/08/31/project-veritas-video-indoctrination-in-schools-n2595067

THE HILL
— Advocates ‘demoralized’ as 100K allies remain stranded in Afghanistan – LAURA KELLY AND REBECCA BEITSCH
https://thehill.com/policy/international/570436-advocates-demoralized-as-100k-allies-remain-stranded-in-afghanistan

WASHINGTON POST
— COMMENT: A hate-filled Republican-hating Republican-hater says “GOP douses Afghanistan withdrawal with misinformation.”
https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2021/09/01/gop-douses-chaotic-afghanistan-withdrawal-misinformation/

USA TODAY
— Texas is about to pass a new law Republicans say will stop censorship of conservatives on Facebook, Twitter – Jessica Guynn
https://www.usatoday.com/story/tech/2021/09/01/texas-censorship-conservatives-facebook-twitter-youtube-trump-law/5683621001/

NEWSWEEK
— Martin Luther King’s American Dream – NEWT AND CALLISTA GINGRICH
(COMMENT: I should write a book about my many critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes who have taken adverse actions against me because I support the equal opportunity (no race or gender based preference giving) plank in the Republican Party platform.)

https://www.newsweek.com/martin-luther-kings-american-dream-opinion-1624725

FORBES
— House Progressives Blast Biden’s ‘Indefensible’ Nomination Of Rahm Emanuel – Andrew Solender
https://www.forbes.com/sites/andrewsolender/2021/09/01/house-progressives-blast-bidens-indefensible-nomination-of-rahm-emanuel/

RASMUSSEN REPORTS
— 52% of Voters Think Biden Should Resign Over Afghanistan Withdrawal
https://www.rasmussenreports.com/public_content/politics/biden_administration/52_of_voters_think_biden_should_resign_over_afghanistan_withdrawal

August 31 Evening Edition

ABC7
— Illinois COVID Update: IL reports 4,871 cases, 26 deaths
https://abc7chicago.com/covid-illinois-cases-coronavirus-19/10990326/
— Biden praises Kabul airlift, defends departure from ‘forever war’ in Afghanistan – AP
https://abc7chicago.com/biden-speech-today-press-conference-afghanistan-what-time-will-joe-speak/10990328/

NBC5
— ‘They Have Better Things to Do’ – Major Republican Donors Are Staying Away From Trump – Brian Schwartz
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/business/money-report/they-have-better-things-to-do-major-republican-donors-are-staying-away-from-trump/2602424/

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— Biden defends departure from ‘forever war,’ praises airlift. “I was not going to extend this forever war,” President Joe Biden said in an address from the White House State Dining Room. “And I was not going to extend a forever exit.” – AP
https://chicago.suntimes.com/2021/8/31/22650971/biden-defends-handling-us-afghan-withdrawal
— Pritzker ‘hopeful’ Illinois’ Delta surge is peaking as Chicago expands COVID-19 travel advisory. “We’ve got to really see the curve heading downward. But I’m very hopeful of that,” Gov. J.B. Pritzker said. – Mitchell Armentrout
https://chicago.suntimes.com/coronavirus/2021/8/31/22651047/illinois-coronavirus-delta-surge-pritzker-chicago-travel-advisory-aug-31

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— OUTRAGEOUS, DISGUSTING, TRAGIC: Cannabis smoking lounges off to successful start in Illinois. ‘60- and 70-year-old dudes walking in with their tie-dye.’ – ROBERT MCCOPPIN
https://www.chicagotribune.com/marijuana/illinois/ct-ilinois-marijuana-consumption-lounges-update-20210831-hnkgbc7ahzgsfaeqmdf3pvjc6e-story.html
— Chicago now asks unvaccinated travelers to quarantine — even with a negative COVID-19 test — and advises against Labor Day travel for unvaccinated kids – ALICE YIN, DAN PETRELLA and TRACY SWARTZ
https://www.chicagotribune.com/politics/ct-chicago-covid-travel-advisory-unvaccinated-quarantine-20210831-p6txsy6rtng7vgrrxdimrrxhve-story.html
— Biden defends decision to withdraw US troops from Afghanistan: ‘I was not going to extend this forever war’ – AP
https://www.chicagotribune.com/nation-world/ct-aud-nw-us-afghanistan-biden-20210831-xs6dz3hcu5g3lac2kp24mnfksu-story.html

DAILY HERALD
— More than 500 Afghans likely to resettle in Chicago area – Katlyn Smith
(COMMENT: How many Afghan refugees have the following secretly agreed to accept: your county, your township, your municipality, your school district, and your church? Where is the money going to come from to house them, feed them, clothe them, provide them with medical care, provide them with legal representation, teach them English, educate them, provide them with vehicles, etc.? Of course, Democrats will do everything that they can to make them hate Republicans.)
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20210831/more-than-500-afghans-likely-to-resettle-in-chicago-area

SPRINGFIELD STATE JOURNAL REGISTER
— New version of Democratic-drawn legislative district map goes for approval – Dean Olsen
https://www.sj-r.com/story/news/politics/elections/2021/08/31/party-line-vote-house-redistricting-committee-follows-criticism-gop/5598787001/

BLOOMINGTON PANTAGRAPH
— Latest Illinois legislative maps spark contentious debate – PETER HANCOCK
https://pantagraph.com/news/state-and-regional/govt-and-politics/latest-illinois-legislative-maps-spark-contentious-debate/article_233a4bd2-d82d-5478-97ab-46a902bde5d7.html

MCHENRY COUNTY BLOG
— Catalina Lauf Promoting Elgin Rally Against Mandates for Masks and Vaccines
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2021/08/31/lauf083121/

CAPITOL FAX
— As expected, Dems again tweaked their district maps today
https://capitolfax.com/2021/08/31/as-expected-dems-again-tweaked-their-district-maps-today/
— COVID-19 roundup: Pritzker asked if state is nearing peak
https://capitolfax.com/2021/08/31/covid-19-roundup-pritzker-asked-if-state-is-nearing-peak/

GOPUSA
— Yes, I Miss Donald Trump
https://www.gopusa.com/yes-i-miss-donald-trump/
— When A Media Watchdog Calls Out A Fact-Checker
https://www.gopusa.com/when-a-media-watchdog-calls-out-a-fact-checker/
— Veterans’ Community Rallies Behind Marine Officer Fired For Video Condemning Afghanistan Chaos
(COMMENT: My critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes can stress those who could have, who should have, but who did not rally behind me when my critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes a) stopped me from raising funds from DuPage Republicans so that DuPage Republicans could help sponsor Wheaton’s 2021 Independence Day parade and fireworks and b) ended my TAPROOT Republicans of Illinois chairmanship in 2012, Wheaton Chamber of Commerce Government Affairs Committee membership in 2011, Milton Township Republican Organization webmaster service in 2010 and 2004, Illinois Center Right Coalition Steering Committee membership in 2007, American Association of Political Consultants Midwest Chapter board membership in 2004, GAO employment in 1997, etc.)
https://www.gopusa.com/veterans-community-rallies-behind-marine-officer-fired-for-video-condemning-afghanistan-chaos/

EPOCH TIMES
— FAA Tells US Carriers Not to Fly Over Afghanistan After Final Withdrawal – ZACHARY STIEBER
https://www.theepochtimes.com/mkt_breakingnews/faa-tells-us-carriers-not-to-fly-over-afghanistan-after-final-withdrawal_3972930.html

NEWSWEEK
— Illinois Democrats Expected to Eliminate GOP-Held District on Redistricting Map – MARY ELLEN CAGNASSOLA
https://www.newsweek.com/illinois-democrats-expected-eliminate-gop-held-district-redistricting-map-1624733
— Victorious Taliban Says Defeat of U.S. Is a Lesson to the World
https://www.newsweek.com/victorious-taliban-us-defeat-withdrawal-lesson-world-1624452

RASMUSSEN REPORTS
— More Americans Rate Schools ‘Poor’
https://www.rasmussenreports.com/public_content/lifestyle/education/education_update

August 30 Evening Edition

ABC7
— Illinois COVID Update: IL reports 2,395 cases, 4 deaths
https://abc7chicago.com/covid-illinois-cases-coronavirus-19/10987392/

CBS2
— Bus Driver Shortage Throws Wrench Into Start Of School Year For CPS After 73 Drivers Quit – Chris Tye
https://chicago.cbslocal.com/2021/08/30/chicago-public-schools-first-day-bus-driver-shortage/

FOX32
— Kinzinger praises ex-military who risked their lives to secretly save Afghans in ‘Pineapple Express’
https://www.fox32chicago.com/news/kinzinger-praises-ex-military-who-risked-their-lives-to-secretly-save-afghans-in-pineapple-express

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— Last US troops depart Afghanistan, ending America’s longest war after 20 years – AP
https://www.chicagotribune.com/nation-world/ct-aud-nw-us-evacuation-afghanistan-20210830-mkx55a4j65ekjhy24sqztp6vte-story.html
— The cost of America’s longest war: Thousands of lives, trillions of dollars – AP
https://www.chicagotribune.com/nation-world/ct-aud-nw-afghanistan-war-by-the-number-20210830-lmahbdl3z5cr7a2aikgca244be-story.html
— Hostile school board meetings across the country are prompting members to ask, ‘Why am I doing this?’ – AP
https://www.chicagotribune.com/nation-world/ct-aud-nw-school-board-hostility-20210830-an5cakk2vff7lk63ne5bah3b7q-story.html
— Illinois must tackle the widening higher education racial divide – ZALDWAYNAKA “Z” SCOTT AND CHERITA ELLENS
https://www.chicagotribune.com/opinion/commentary/ct-opinion-illinois-education-racial-divide-20210830-c4fc3znuwnbk7hhy6pppagyrjy-story.html
— OUTRAGEOUS, DISGUSTING, TRAGIC: Cannabis smoking lounges off to successful start in Illinois
https://www.chicagotribune.com/marijuana/illinois/ct-viz-cannabis-luna-lounge-photos-20210830-h563hth6snaffcehs4vsnorpbu-photogallery.html
— Lawmakers returning to Springfield to vote on new legislative maps but energy overhaul may also be on agenda – DAN PETRELLA
https://www.chicagotribune.com/politics/ct-illinois-energy-overhaul-redistricting-20210830-jiczscv45ffyzlspiv4wkum32a-story.html

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— COMMENT: Ever-increasingly, Democrats illegally encourage citizens of foreign countries to illegally come to America illegally and to illegally stay in America illegally.
https://chicago.suntimes.com/2021/8/30/22645013/remain-mexico-trump-biden-asylum-editorial

DAILY HERALD
— Arlington Heights school loses state recognition over masks – Marni Pyke
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20210830/arlington-heights-school-loses-state-recognition-over-masks

ROCKFORD REGISTER STAR
— Hononegah School District to pay $35K to former student over treatment during gun protests – Andrea V. Watson
https://www.rrstar.com/story/news/2021/08/30/hononegah-school-district-settles-ex-student-civil-rights-case/8254933002/

WLDS
— Davis Accepts Challengers; Awaits Redrawing of District – Benjamin Cox
https://wlds.com/davis-accepts-challengers-awaits-redrawing-of-district/

WEEK
— Dozens gather to support law enforcement at “Back the Blue” rally – Harry Croton
https://week.com/2021/08/29/dozens-gather-to-support-law-enforcement-at-back-the-blue-rally/

OUR QUAD CITIES
— Schimpf on pandemic management: ‘Pritzker has lost the moral authority’ Illinois Republican gubernatorial hopeful would approach crisis differently – Jim Niedelman
https://www.ourquadcities.com/news/4-the-record/schimpf-on-pandemic-management-pritzker-has-lost-the-moral-authority/
— Illinois GOP governor hopeful Schimpf not worried about trailing in fundraising Former State Senator hopes for Republican wave in Illinois – Jim Niedelman
https://www.ourquadcities.com/news/local-news/illinois-gop-governor-hopeful-schimpf-not-worried-about-trailing-in-fundraising/

HINSDALE PATCH
— Hinsdale D-86 Enlists ‘Social Justice Warrior’: Resident. District’s consultant warns about “far-right recruiters” targeting white youth. – David Giuliani
https://patch.com/illinois/hinsdale/hinsdale-d-86-enlists-social-justice-warrior-resident

MCHENRY COUNTY BLOG
— Bob Anderson Starts Campaign to Cut Number of Illinois Local Governments
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2021/08/30/bob-anderson-starts-campaign-to-cut-number-of-illinois-local-governments/
— Today We Return to Pritzker Purgatory
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2021/08/29/one-more-day-until-the-return-to-pritzker-purgatory/
— Dems Final House Map Puts McHenry County in SIX Illinois House Districts, Crystal Lakers in FOUR State Rep. Districts
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2021/08/30/dems-final-house-map-puts-mchenry-county-in-six-illinois-house-districts-crystal-lakers-in-four-state-rep-districts/
— Robb Tadelmann Has Successful Harvard Fundraiser, Sheriff Bill Prim Emphasizes Endorsement
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2021/08/30/robb-tadelmann-has-successful-harvard-fundraiser-sheriff-bill-prim-emphasizes-endorsement/
— Time for Local Governments to Again Relax Outdoor Dining Opportunities
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2021/08/30/time-for-local-governments-to-again-relax-outdoor-dining-opportunities/
— Democrats Plan Four State Senate Districts for McHenry County
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2021/08/30/democrats-plan-four-state-senate-districts-for-mchenry-county/
— Electronic House Witness Slip Failed to Work
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2021/08/30/electronic-house-witness-slip-failed-to-work/

ILLINOIS REVIEW
— LIBERTY COUNSEL’S MAT STAVER ANSWERS QUESTIONS ON ILLINOIS’ COVID INJECTION MANDATE
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2021/08/liberty-counsels-mat-staver-answers-questions-on-illinois-covid-injection-mandate.html
— HEART DISEASE AND CANCER LED ILLINOIS’ DEATH NUMBERS IN 2020
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2021/08/heart-disease-and-cancer-led-illinois-death-numbers-in-2020.html
— THORNER: HR 4, A LEFTIST SCHEME TO PREVENT ELECTION INTEGRITY LAWS
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2021/08/thorner-hr-4-a-leftist-scheme-to-prevent-election-integrity-laws.html

CAPITOL FAX
— COVID-19 roundup
https://capitolfax.com/2021/08/30/covid-19-roundup-96/
— The remap redo muscling continues
https://capitolfax.com/2021/08/30/the-remap-muscling-continues/
— Joe Biden Owns The Kabul Disaster
https://www.gopusa.com/joe-biden-owns-the-kabul-disaster/

WASHINGTON TIMES
— Last U.S. planes leave Afghanistan, ending 20-year war – Ben Wolfgang
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2021/aug/30/last-us-planes-leave-afghanistan-ending-20-year-wa/

ACCURACY IN MEDIA
— Woke site Mic praises critical race theory, tells lies – Graham Colton
https://www.aim.org/aim-column/woke-site-mic-praises-crt-and-tells-lies/

GOPUSA
— Romney Blames Trump Even Though Biden Had Total Control Of Afghanistan Withdrawal
https://www.gopusa.com/romney-blames-trump-even-though-biden-had-total-control-of-afghanistan-withdrawal/

DAILY WIRE
— Last U.S. Military Rescue Plane Leaves Afghanistan, American Citizens Left Behind – Ryan Saavedra
https://www.dailywire.com/news/breaking-last-u-s-military-rescue-plane-leaves-afghanistan-american-citizens-left-behind
— ‘Christian Evangelicals Are America’s Taliban’: Actors, Journalists Equate American Christians To The Taliban. According to Wheaton College’s 2016 analysis, around 90-100 million Americans qualify as Evangelicals. – Megan Basham
https://www.dailywire.com/news/christian-evangelicals-are-americas-taliban-actors-journalists-equate-american-christians-to-the-taliban
— DeSantis Warns Biden: Deport Or Send ‘Unvetted’ Illegals To Democrat-Run States, Not Florida – Amanda Prestigiacomo
https://www.dailywire.com/news/desantis-warns-biden-deport-or-send-unvetted-illegals-to-democrat-run-states-not-florida

WASHINGTON POST
— COMMENT: Ever-increasingly, Democrats blame Republicans for hate crimes.
https://www.washingtonpost.com/national-security/hate-crimes-fbi-2020-asian-black/2021/08/30/28bede00-09a7-11ec-9781-07796ffb56fe_story.html

August 25 Morning Edition

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— ComEd scheme to influence Madigan was not legal lobbying — it was bribery, prosecutors say – JASON MEISNER and RAY LONG
https://www.chicagotribune.com/news/criminal-justice/ct-comed-bribery-scheme-michael-madigan-prosecutors-response-20210824-h5gvozhcxzglhlrwjujj7qyuwm-story.html

DAILY HERALD
— DISGUSTING, OUTRAGEOUS, TRAGIC: Roselle repeals marijuana ban, allows for dispensaries and growing sites – Trey Arline
https://www.dailyherald.com/business/20210824/roselle-repeals-marijuana-ban-allows-for-dispensaries-and-growing-sites

NPR ILLINOIS
— Biden Promised Normalcy, But He Is Struggling To Rein In The Chaos – Mara Liasson
https://www.nprillinois.org/2021-08-22/politics-chat-biden-promised-normalcy-but-he-is-struggling-to-reign-in-the-chaos

WGLT
— OUTSTANDING: Bloomington Gold Corvette Show Returning To Its Hometown In 2022 – Eric Stock, Ryan Denham
https://www.wglt.org/local-news/2021-08-24/bloomington-gold-corvette-show-is-returning-to-its-hometown-in-2022

CENTER SQUARE ILLINOIS
— Critics say new sex education law goes too far. Law aligns standards with national groups some call unaccountable. – Greg Bishop
https://www.thecentersquare.com/illinois/critics-say-new-sex-education-law-goes-too-far/article_a84c1876-043a-11ec-9ec9-ebe7e2e55731.html
— Lawmakers share priorities in reversing state’s population decline – Greg Bishop
(COMMENT: Ever-increasingly, Democrats do everything that they can to drive out of Illinois those who are Trump supporters, conservative, patriotic, Republican, American, White, male, older, heterosexual, married, non-poor, gun owners, Christian, Protestant, Italian American, German American, and/or those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.)
https://www.thecentersquare.com/illinois/lawmakers-share-priorities-in-reversing-states-population-decline/article_a6b4061e-0515-11ec-94c1-2f1d37432b32.html

VIDETTE ONLINE
— Back the Blue Central Illinois Rally to be held on Sunday – MEGAN SPOERLEIN
http://www.videtteonline.com/news/back-the-blue-central-illinois-rally-to-be-held-on-sunday/article_5bb77252-01ed-11ec-8dda-6be04ebd533f.html

ILLINOIS NEWS TODAY
— Facebook selects 25 journalists to be paid for a $5 million newsletter recruitment push – Daniel Kuhn
https://illinoisnewstoday.com/facebook-selects-25-journalists-to-be-paid-for-a-5-million-newsletter-recruitment-push/354645/

WIREPOINTS
— Illinois would have 100K more jobs if its unemployment was at the national average
https://wirepoints.org/illinois-would-have-100k-more-jobs-if-its-unemployment-was-at-the-national-average-wirepoints-on-chicagos-morning-answer/

CAPITOL FAX
— 7 in 8 people who saw benefits reduced or eliminated by states did not find employment
(COMMENT: What about taking BAD JOBS? According to my critics/opponents, all the jobs that I took were BAD JOBS that they would never stoop to take. I did yard work and delivered newspapers 1962-1964; washed dishes 1964-1966; cleaned golf shoes, chipped slag, and pumped gasoline in 1966; delivered mail 1966-1969; worked on an automobile assembly line and as a security guard 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.)
https://capitolfax.com/2021/08/25/7-in-8-people-who-saw-benefits-reduced-or-eliminated-by-states-did-not-find-employment/
— Pritzker extends eviction moratorium to September 18
(COMMENT: I was a landlord 1976-1984, not because I wanted to be, but because University Park real estate prices were down.)
https://capitolfax.com/2021/08/25/pritzker-extends-eviction-moratorium-to-september-18/

BREITBART
— Jason Miller: Rep. Adam Kinzinger Turned Anti-Trump After White House Didn’t Hire His Wife – ROBERT KRAYCHIK
https://www.breitbart.com/radio/2021/08/23/jason-miller-rep-adam-kinzinger-turned-anti-trump-white-house-didnt-hire-his-wife/
— YouTube Censors Michelle Malkin over Mask Mandates Clip – ALLUM BOKHARI
https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2021/08/24/youtube-censors-michelle-malkin-over-mask-mandates-clip/
— #AppleToo: Apple Employees Are Turning on Their Own Woke Company – LUCAS NOLAN
https://www.breitbart.com/tech/2021/08/24/appletoo-apple-employees-are-turning-on-their-own-woke-company/
— Cancel Culture Takes Aim at Notre Dame’s Leprechaun Mascot – PENNY STARR
https://www.breitbart.com/sports/2021/08/24/cancel-culture-takes-aim-notre-dames-leprechaun-mascot/

FREEDOM’S JOURNAL
— Welcome to the Forever Pandemic – Ben Shapiro
https://freedomsjournalinstitute.org/blog/2021/08/25/welcome-to-the-forever-pandemic

NEWSMAX
— The Democratic Party Defunds Police, Arms the Taliban – Mark Vargas
https://www.newsmax.com/markvargas/kabul-afghanistan-shame-defund-the-police/2021/08/24/id/1033554/

NEWS BUSTERS
— Trump Requests Florida Judge Compel YouTube to Restore His Account – Alexander Hall
(COMMENT: When I was rudely terminated as the Milton Township Republican Organization (MTRO) webmaster in 2010 and 2004, all my reports of MTRO meetings were deleted. Those reports included a) who spoke at MTRO meetings and b) the candidates, elected officials, and party leaders who attended those meetings.)
https://www.newsbusters.org/blogs/free-speech/alexander-hall/2021/08/24/trump-requests-florida-judge-compel-youtube-restore-his

PJ MEDIA
— Biden Takes a Knee During Photo-Op With WNBA Champions – MATT MARGOLIS
https://pjmedia.com/news-and-politics/matt-margolis/2021/08/24/biden-takes-a-knee-during-photo-op-with-wnba-champions-n1472184

COLLEGE FIX
— Five lies they teach your kids in freshman orientation
https://www.thecollegefix.com/bulletin-board/five-lies-they-teach-your-kids-in-freshman-orientation/
(FROM THE ARTICLE: Lie No. 1: White privilege is real: Skin color is treated as the most important factor about a person on campus. Lie No. 2: Words are violence: The First Amendment is one of America’s greatest achievements, but on campus it’s anathema. Lie No. 3: One in five co-eds will be sexually assaulted: One of the most oft-repeated higher education stats is that one-in-five women will be sexually assaulted or raped in college — a figure that’s been fully debunked. Lie No. 4: Gender is a choice: One of the first experiences students encounter is the complex and confusing world of preferred gender pronouns, such as “ze,” “hir” and “xem.” Lie No. 5: Being colorblind is racist: For the student who wants to take a stand against critical race theory on campus, the road will be difficult.)

NATIONAL REVIEW
— On Afghanistan, Bidenites Blame the Press – RAMESH PONNURU
(COMMENT: Of course, me and my GOPUSA ILLINOIS newsletters will be blamed for all the losses that Republican candidates on ballots in my precinct suffer in 2022.)
https://www.nationalreview.com/corner/on-afghanistan-bidenites-blame-the-press/

LEGAL INSURRECTION
— Virginia Democrat Governor Candidate McAuliffe Wants to “Make Life Difficult” for the Unvaccinated. “We can’t force them, we’re not going door to door, but you make life difficult” – Mike LaChance
(COMMENT: I should write a book about RINOs who make life difficult for Republicans, and especially for Republicans who are Trump supporters, conservative, patriotic, White, male, older, heterosexual, married, non-poor, gun owners, Christian, Protestant, Italian American, German American, and/or those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.)
https://legalinsurrection.com/2021/08/virginia-democrat-governor-candidate-mcauliffe-wants-to-make-life-difficult-for-the-unvaccinated/

EPOCH TIMES
— The Los Angeles Times vs. Larry Elder – Roger L. Simon
https://www.theepochtimes.com/the-los-angeles-times-vs-larry-elder_3964084.html

POLITICO
— How screwed is Adam Kinzinger? Illinois Democrats are on the verge of rolling out a new congressional map that could end the House career of one of the GOP’s most prominent Trump critics. – ALLY MUTNICK
https://www.politico.com/news/2021/08/25/adam-kinzinger-illinois-democrats-506861

NBC NEWS
— Attitudes on Jan. 6 Capitol attack settle in along familiar partisan lines – Ben Kamisar
(COMMENT: Democrats will forever use the Capitol attack against Republicans. Those who participated in the attack had to have known that.)
https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/meet-the-press/attitudes-jan-6-capitol-attack-settle-along-familiar-partisan-lines-n1277534

NEW YORK TIMES
— What the ‘Majority Minority’ Shift Really Means for America – Justin Gest
(COMMENT: According to Democrats, the majority always discriminates against the minority. That means that ever-increasingly, members of the following groups will be discriminated against: those who are Trump supporters, conservative, patriotic, Republican, American, White, male, older, heterosexual, married, non-poor, gun owners, Christian, Protestant, Italian American, German American, and/or those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.)
https://www.nytimes.com/2021/08/24/opinion/us-census-majority-minority.html
— A More Secular America Is Not Just a Problem for Republicans – Ryan Burge
https://www.nytimes.com/2021/08/25/opinion/republicans-democrats-america-religion.html

WASHINGTON POST
— Weary of turmoil and division, most teens still voice faith in future, Post-Ipsos poll finds. These 14-to-18-year-olds are coming of age amid a pandemic, racial justice protests and political hostility, but remain optimistic about their own lives. – Sydney Trent and Emily Guskin
(COMMENT: What were you optimistic about when you were younger? When I was younger, I was optimistic about having a successful career in the automotive industry. But that all ended 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. Then, Firestone rudely fired me for having accepted that job offer. Then, I accepted a job offer from IRS.)
https://www.washingtonpost.com/dc-md-va/interactive/2021/teen-poll-racism-covid-politics/

WALL STREET JOURNAL
— Biden’s Message on Afghanistan Withdrawal Draws Critics. The president’s portrayal of the U.S. pullout has prompted accusations he is playing down the deteriorating situation on the ground. – Jessica Donati and Andrew Restuccia
https://www.wsj.com/articles/bidens-message-on-afghanistan-withdrawal-draws-critics-11629889203
— Teach Respect, Not Critical Race Theory. Discussions of race and prejudice should begin at home. – John Beatty
https://www.wsj.com/articles/critical-race-theory-loudoun-culture-wars-systemic-racism-education-teachers-union-11629837816
— The High Price of Federal Marijuana Legalization. A better way would be decriminalization with heavy regulation and no role for Big Tobacco. – Kevin Sabet
https://www.wsj.com/articles/schumer-federal-marijuana-cannabis-thc-synthetic-vape-edible-legalize-youth-drug-use-11629821434

DESERET NEWS
— Is Facebook censoring the Babylon Bee, or does Mark Zuckerberg just not get the jokes? – Jennifer Graham
https://www.deseret.com/2021/8/23/22638183/is-facebook-censoring-the-babylon-bee-or-does-the-mark-zuckerberg-just-not-get-jokes-conservatives

CALIFORNIA NEWS TIMES
–Submit your question for candidates
(DIERSEN: Candidates should be asked the following questions: If elected, would you encourage or discourage promotion of the following: a) CRT, b) 1619, c) reparations, d) BLM, e) LGBTQ, f) dependency on government, g) dependency on charity, h) abortion, i) mass/illegal immigration, j) booze, gambling, pot, and other vices, k) more gun controls, l) patronage, m) political affiliation discrimination, n) reverse discrimination, and o) age discrimination?)
https://californianewstimes.com/submit-your-question-for-candidates/497441/

PATHEOS
— What Price Equality? – Ben Witherington
(COMMENT: Democrats and RINOs a) promote Affirmative Action (AA), Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion and b) assure that Republicans pay the price of that AA, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion.)
https://www.patheos.com/blogs/bibleandculture/2021/08/25/what-price-equality/

DAILY BEAST
— Self-Publishing to Success in the Internet Age – Sarah Watts
(COMMENT: I should write a book about my critics/opponents. I would focus on those who a) destroy those like me who they cannot manipulate/dominate, b) destroy those like me who refuse to glorify and praise them, c) destroy those like me who refuse to pander to them, d) destroy those like me who refuse to serve as one of their operatives or dupes, e) destroy those like me who refuse to cover up their wrongdoing, and/or f) destroy those like me who refuse to give them money. I would focus on those who despise/hate those who share my demographics. I would focus on those who have done the most damage to the following: Illinois Republican Party, DuPage County Republican Central Committee, Milton Township Republican Organization, Illinois, DuPage County, Milton Township, Wheaton, Wheaton’s West District, Wheaton Chamber of Commerce, Wheaton Park District, TAPROOT Republicans of Illinois, Illinois Center Right Coalition, American Association of Political Consultants Midwest Chapter, my precinct, GAO, IRS, Post Office, etc.)
https://www.thedailybeast.com/self-publishing-to-success-in-the-internet-age

POYNTER
— CNN is hiring 200 journalists for CNN+. – Al Tompkins
(COMMENT: When it suits their purposes, my critics/opponents hint/imply/argue/shout a) that I not a journalist and/or b) that I am a journalist. According to Wikipedia ( https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Journalist ), a journalist is “an individual trained to collect/gather information in form of text, audio or pictures, processes them to a news-worthy form and disseminates it to the public.” My critics/opponents ignore the fact that what GAO Analysts do is very similar to what journalists do and that I was a GAO Analyst for almost 18 years, the last 11 years of which at the GS-13 Step 1-10 Levels, currently $102,188-$132,845/year. My critics/opponents ignore the fact that I have been the GOPUSA Illinois Editor since 2000. My critics/opponents hint/imply/argue/shout that an individual cannot be a journalist a) if they are conservative, b) if they are Republican, c) if they do not have a degree in journalism, and/or d) if they are not paid for what they do. My critics/opponents a) destroy those like me who they cannot manipulate/dominate, b) destroy those like me who refuse to glorify and praise them, c) destroy those like me who refuse to pander to them, d) destroy those like me who refuse to serve as one of their operatives or dupes, e) destroy those like me who refuse to cover up their wrongdoing, and/or f) destroy those like me who refuse to give them money. I should write a book about my critics/opponents. Better, yet, I should sue them.)
https://www.poynter.org/business-work/2021/cnn-is-hiring-200-journalists-for-cnn-heres-what-the-network-is-looking-for/

ACCOUNTING TODAY
— Strengthening the pipeline of Black CPAs – Anita Dennis
(COMMENT: In 1997, when I was 49 years old, my Democrat GAO superiors strengthened the pipeline for Black CPAs. They forced me to take their early retirement “offer” and gave my job and my preferred corner office to my Black CPA subordinate.)
https://www.accountingtoday.com/news/strengthening-the-pipeline-of-black-cpas