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October 6 Morning Edition

ABC7
— Illinois counties with 10% mail-in ballots rejected in 2016 and 2018 US elections
https://abc7chicago.com/politics/these-illinois-counties-rejected-the-most-mail-in-ballots-in-2016-2018/6801340/
(FROM THE ARTICLE: By 2018, the state had five counties with a high rejection rate of 10% or more: Will County had a 68.8% mail-in ballot rejection after 170 of 247 ballots returned were rejected. Franklin County saw a 27.7% when 39 of its 141 were rejected. Kendall County had a 15% rejection rate when 367 of 2,445 were rejected. Scott County had 8 out of 60 mail-in ballots rejected, making its rate 13.3% Stephenson County saw a rise in its rejection rate in 2018 when 92 out 715 mail-in ballots were rejected. Its rate went from 11.6% to 12.9% in those two years)
— Rep. Lauren Underwood faces Republican challenger Jim Oberweis in congressional election – Craig Wall
https://abc7chicago.com/politics/underwood-oberweis-duke-it-out-on-the-airwaves/6798651/

NBC5
— Infected Senator Vows ‘Moon Suit’ to Vote Trump’s Court Pick The rapid pursuit of Trump’s third Supreme Court nominee is as much about securing a conservative court for a generation to come as it is about giving Republicans what they see as their best chances at reelection – Lisa Mascaro
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/politics/trump-court-nomination-hangs-over-senate-shuttered-by-virus/2349386/

CBS2
— A Look At McHenry County’s System To Sort Mail-In Ballots – Tim McNicholas
https://chicago.cbslocal.com/2020/10/06/a-look-at-mchenry-countys-system-to-sort-mail-in-ballots/

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— ENDORSEMENTS: For the Illinois House. Mazzochi, Breen, Curtis, Wheeler, Edly-Allen, McLaughlin, Morrison, Kegarise, Yost, Walsh
https://www.chicagotribune.com/opinion/editorials/ct-editorial-illinois-house-endorse-districts-47-62-20201006-h2l6pd4jwngivbpyhlskz7pkni-story.html
— Trump, back at the White House, compares COVID-19 to the flu: ‘We have learned to live with it’ – AP
https://www.chicagotribune.com/coronavirus/ct-nw-trump-covid-19-updates-20201006-6zd5aqaflvee5piteicdef2qby-story.html
— Chicago has spent at least $222 million in overtime so far in 2020, already over budget for the year – GREGORY PRATT and ALICE YIN
https://www.chicagotribune.com/politics/ct-chicago-overtime-unrest-lightfoot-20201006-tjiqh37anjdf5lilbpodk7blva-story.html

CRAIN’S CHICAGO BUSINESS
— How the pandemic is disrupting the business of high-end college dorms – ALBY GALLUN (DIERSEN: If I sought a government office or a political office, my critics/opponents would a) stress that I stayed at University Plaza Apartments ( https://www.uplaza.com/ ) for three semesters while I attended NIU 1969-1970, b) stress that I stayed at Lincolnshire West Apartments ( https://www.lincolnshirewest-apts.com/ ) during the summer of 1970, c) paint the aforesaid apartments as being “high end,” d) stress that while I lived there, I drove a 1969 Dodge Charger SE, e) stress that I got student draft deferments 1966-1970, and f) stress that during the aforesaid years, my contemporaries were dying in Vietnam. In my defense, I paid for the aforesaid apartment rent and new car with money that I earned working part-time for the Park Forest Post Office 1966-1969.)
https://www.chicagobusiness.com/commercial-real-estate/how-pandemic-disrupting-business-high-end-college-dorms

SOUTHERN
— OUTSTANDING: John A. Logan College suspends campus diversity activities, citing Trump executive order – Molly Parker (DIERSEN: Democrats, Libertarians, Greens, Independents, and RINOs use Diversity to get rid of Republicans, and especially to get rid of Republicans who are law enforcement officers, Trump supporters, conservative, patriotic, White, male, older, heterosexual, married, non-poor, gun owners, Christian, Protestant, Italian American, German American, draft avoiders, and those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.)
https://thesouthern.com/news/local/education/john-a-logan-college-suspends-campus-diversity-activities-citing-trump-executive-order/article_f5b7c743-b789-5771-87f7-b3f5a232d1d5.html

FOX ILLINOIS
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-haters say “Trump, still infectious, back at the White House — without a mask.”
https://foxillinois.com/news/coronavirus/trump-says-he-will-leave-hospital-tweets-dont-be-afraid-of-covid
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-haters say “Trump may not get a sympathy boost after COVID diagnosis.”
https://foxillinois.com/news/nation-world/trump-may-not-get-a-sympathy-boost-after-covid-diagnosis-experts-say

NPR ILLINOIS
— Mississippi Senator Roger Wicker: Tech platforms like Facebook “disproportionately suppress and censor conservative views online.” – BOBBY ALLYN (DIERSEN: I should write a book about those who censor me and censor my GOPUSA ILLINOIS emails. I would focus on those who promote Facebook and have lots of religious, government, political, and/or financial clout in Wheaton’s West District, Wheaton, Milton Township, DuPage County’s 4th District, DuPage County, Illinois, Wheaton Chamber of Commerce, Milton Township Republican Organization, DuPage County Republican Central Committee, Illinois Republican Party, etc.)
https://www.nprillinois.org/post/facebook-keeps-data-secret-letting-conservative-bias-claims-persist#stream/0

EVANSTON PATCH
— Jacob Blake, Breonna Taylor Families Unite For Evanston March More than a hundred demonstrators rallied Saturday in Evanston, calling for unity, respect and justice for victims of police violence. – Jonah Meadows
https://patch.com/illinois/evanston/jacob-blake-breonna-taylor-families-unite-evanston-march

POLITICO ILLINOIS
— BIDEN’s ILLINOIS – Shia Kapos
https://www.politico.com/newsletters/illinois-playbook/2020/10/06/bidens-illinois-trumps-staged-return-cannabis-dispensary-lawsuit-490533
(FROM THE ARTICLE: Illinois Democrats are licking their chops at a blowout Nov. 3. Some folks even wonder if Joe Biden will break a record in Illinois for votes cast for a president. Maybe. President Donald Trump is expected to make a strong showing downstate. According to the latest FiveThirtyEight data, Biden is up 17 points up in Illinois — 55.6 percent, to Trump’s 38.6 percent. If that holds, it still wouldn’t beat the margin in the 2008 presidential election, when Barack Obama won 61.9 percent of the Illinois vote against John McCain. In 2012, Obama took 57.6 percent of the vote to Mitt Romney’s 40.7. And neither Obama, nor Hillary Clinton, who also counts Illinois as home, could beat the record set by Warren G. Harding in 1920. He captured 67.8 percent of the vote in Illinois. Clinton, btw, won Illinois with 55.2 percent of the vote four years ago. “Biden should triumph here and they’ll probably call the election immediately after polls close in Illinois,” Christopher Mooney, professor of state politics at University of Illinois at Chicago, told Playbook. “That’s under normal circumstances. Given there are more mail-in ballots this year, that may not be the case.” The bigger race to watch, adds Mooney, is the graduated income tax ballot measure. Both sides say their polling shows they have an edge, which suggests it’s going to be close. And that means it may not be decided on election night. Voters in Illinois aren’t used to waiting for results, Mooney said. But given how gummed up Washington is over stimulus aid for states, Illinoisans have plenty at stake.)

CAPITOL FAX
— Madigan again under fire as Chicago Teachers Union accused of pushing Madigan patronage (DIERSEN: My critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes promote patronage. No employer was ever asked to hire me. GAO hired me in 1980 because I applied, because I was qualified, and because GAO could not find a qualified Democrat, minority, female, younger person, or veteran who would take the job. IRS hired me in 1971 because I applied, because I was qualified, and because IRS could not find a qualified Democrat, minority, female, or veteran who would take the job. The Post Office hired me in 1966 because I applied, because I was qualified, and because the Post Office could not find a qualified Democrat, minority, female, or veteran who would take the job.)
https://capitolfax.com/2020/10/05/madigan-again-under-fire-as-ctu-accused-of-pushing-mjm-patronage/

WASHINGTON TIMES
— Schumer, Democrats point to virus outbreak in bid to delay Amy Coney Barrett’s confirmation
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2020/oct/4/chuck-schumer-calls-for-delay-on-amy-coney-barrett/

ACCURACY IN MEDIA
— Stripping Jews of their Self-Defense is What the U Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Divestment Vote is About – Richard Cravatts
https://www.academia.org/stripping-jews-of-their-self-defense-is-what-the-u-illinois-at-urbana-champaign-divestment-vote-is-about/

BREITBART
— Facebook Censors Mark Levin After ‘Third Party Fact Check’ – ALLUM BOKHARI (DIERSEN: I should write a book about those who censor me and censor my GOPUSA ILLINOIS emails. I would focus on those who promote Facebook and have lots of religious, government, political, and/or financial clout in Wheaton’s West District, Wheaton, Milton Township, DuPage County’s 4th District, DuPage County, Illinois, Wheaton Chamber of Commerce, Milton Township Republican Organization, DuPage County Republican Central Committee, Illinois Republican Party, etc.)
https://www.breitbart.com/tech/2020/10/05/facebook-censors-mark-levin-after-third-party-fact-check/

BLAZE
— Mark Levin accuses Facebook of censoring him in order to influence the election The social media giant throttled the reach of his media page – Carlos Garcia (DIERSEN: I should write a book about those who censor me and censor my GOPUSA ILLINOIS emails. I would focus on those who promote Facebook and have lots of religious, government, political, and/or financial clout in Wheaton’s West District, Wheaton, Milton Township, DuPage County’s 4th District, DuPage County, Illinois, Wheaton Chamber of Commerce, Milton Township Republican Organization, DuPage County Republican Central Committee, Illinois Republican Party, etc.)
https://www.theblaze.com/news/mark-levin-facebook-censorship-election

CNS NEWS
— Facebook Flags Conservative Scholar Mark Levin, Claims ‘Repeated Distribution of False News’ – Lucy Collins (DIERSEN: According to my critics/opponents, all government and political news and commentary is false except the government and political news and commentary that they put out or bless. I should write a book about my critics/opponents.)
https://www.cnsnews.com/article/national/lucy-collins/facebook-flags-conservative-scholar-mark-levin-claims-repeated

DAILY WIRE
— ‘Defunding The Police’ Is Absurd. Here Are 7 Police Reforms That Could Actually Have A Positive Impact – Sharif Khan
https://editorial.dailywire.com/news/defunding-the-police-is-absurd-here-are-7-police-reforms-that-could-actually-have-a-positive-impact/

PJ MEDIA
— Biden Threatens Religious Freedom, Suggests Christians With Certain Traditional Views Are ‘Dregs of Society’ – TYLER O’NEIL
https://pjmedia.com/election/tyler-o-neil/2020/10/05/joe-bidens-insidious-threat-to-traditional-christianity-n999097

CAMPUS REFORM
— Professor: ‘As a White American, I am by definition racist’ – Ophelie Jacobson (DIERSEN: How soon, if not already, will Democrats, Libertarians, Greens, Independents, and RINOs succeed in forcing you to confess to being a) a White supremacist, Nazi, KKK member, and racist if you are White, b) a sexist if you are male, and c) a bigot if you are heterosexual?)
https://www.campusreform.org/?ID=15840
— Illinois Central College investigates its history professor Troy Daugherty who encouraged students to write about ‘pathological liar,’ ‘sexual predator’ Donald Trump – Haley Worth
https://www.campusreform.org/?ID=15859

THE HILL
— Trump health official meets with doctors pushing herd immunity – JESSIE HELLMANN (DIERSEN: One should expect that ever-increasingly, organizations will use COVID-19 a) to not invite their members who are older, who are overweight, and/or who have health problems to attend their events in person, if not bar them from attending in person, and b) to get rid of their members who are older, who are overweight, and/or who have health problems.)
https://thehill.com/policy/healthcare/519727-trump-health-official-meets-with-doctors-pushing-herd-immunity
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: A hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-hater says “Trump risks new backlash with COVID bravado.”
https://thehill.com/homenews/the-memo/519730-the-memo-trump-risks-new-backlash-with-covid-bravado
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: A hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-hater says “Biden’s wide lead in post-debate polls leaves Republicans panicking.”
https://thehill.com/homenews/campaign/519694-bidens-wide-lead-in-post-debate-polls-leaves-republicans-panicking

CNN
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: A hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-hater says “Trump mounts bizarre and misleading White House return despite warnings.”
https://www.cnn.com/2020/10/06/politics/donald-trump-coronavirus-white-house-biden/index.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: A hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-hater says “Biden expands lead over Trump after contentious debate and President’s Covid diagnosis.”
https://www.cnn.com/2020/10/06/politics/cnn-poll-biden-trump-2020-election/index.html

CNBC
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: A hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-hater says “Trump is trying to project ‘invincibility’ after coming down with coronavirus.”
https://www.cnbc.com/2020/10/06/trump-tries-to-project-invincibility-but-its-irresponsible-says-critic.html

NEW YORK TIMES
— As Virus Invades West Wing, White House Reporters Face Heightened Risks At least three correspondents have tested positive for the coronavirus, along with the press secretary and two of her deputies. – Michael M. Grynbaum
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/10/05/business/media/white-house-coronavirus.html

WASHINGTON POST
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Ever-increasingly, Democrats, Libertarians, Greens, Independents, and RINOs hint/imply/argue/shout that Republicans spread COVID-19, and especially Republicans who are law enforcement officers, Trump supporters, conservative, patriotic, White, male, older, heterosexual, married, non-poor, gun owners, Christian, Protestant, Italian American, German American, draft avoiders, and/or those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.
https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/trump-coronavrius-republicans-election/2020/10/05/fdc570ea-071a-11eb-a166-dc429b380d10_story.html

WALL STREET JOURNAL
— An Illinois Tax Crossroads A new progressive income tax would speed the state’s economic decline. – Editorial
https://www.wsj.com/articles/an-illinois-tax-crossroads-11601939583
— IRS Investigating NRA’s Wayne LaPierre for Possible Tax Fraud New York attorney general previously sued gun-rights organization over alleged expense abuses – Mark Maremont and Aruna Viswanatha
https://www.wsj.com/articles/irs-investigating-nras-wayne-lapierre-for-possible-tax-fraud-11601923467

24/7 WALL STREET
— Illinois Population and Demographics – Evan Comen, Samuel Stebbins
https://247wallst.com/state/illinois-population-and-demographics/
(FROM THE ARTICLE: Census respondents are also asked to report ancestry. Some of the most commonly reported ancestries in Illinois include German (2,283,588), Irish (1,442,684), Polish (875,652), Italian (750,070), and English (699,767). Measured by location quotient — comparing the state share to the national share — some of the most highly concentrated ancestries in Illinois are Bulgarian, Assyrian/Chaldean/Syriac, and Palestinian.)

FORTUNE
— The activist employee hasn’t gone away – GEOFF COLVIN (DIERSEN: My Democrat superiors in the federal government saw me as being an activist employee because I refused to help them get rid of their employees because they were Republican, White, male, and/or non-veteran and had not made GS-13 (currently $101,176) by age 25, GS-14 (currently $119,559) by age 30, GS-15 (currently $140,634) by age 35, and Senior Executive Service (currently $170,800) by age 40. Extremely few federal employees make the aforesaid promotion deadlines.)
https://fortune.com/2020/09/21/activist-employees-covid-19-2020-election-racial-justice-corporate-america/
— It’s October, COVID-19 is sweeping through Congress, and there is still no formal testing protocol in place – NICOLE GOODKIND (DIERSEN: How soon, if not already, will employers and organizations get rid of their employees and members who are older, who are overweight, or who have health problems unless they are frequently (monthly, weekly, daily?) tested for COVID-19?)
https://fortune.com/2020/10/05/covid-testing-congress-coronavirus-test-house-senate-outbreak-dc-trump-positive-senators/

FORBES
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Ever-increasingly, Democrats, Libertarians, Greens, Independents, and RINOs hint/imply/argue/shout that Republicans spread COVID-19, and especially Republicans who are law enforcement officers, Trump supporters, conservative, patriotic, White, male, older, heterosexual, married, non-poor, gun owners, Christian, Protestant, Italian American, German American, draft avoiders, and/or those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.
https://www.forbes.com/sites/mattperez/2020/10/05/health-experts-politicians-rebuke-trump-for-tweeting-dont-be-afraid-of-covid/#1eda29a17dd7

YALE NEWS
— Democratic Party canvassing launched on Saturday – LUKAS NEL
https://yaledailynews.com/blog/2020/10/06/democratic-party-canvassing-launched-on-saturday/

EDUCATION NEXT
— Why So Many People Are Disappointed With Their Educations – Bruno V. Manno (DIERSEN: If I had not earned a bachelor’s degree in management in 1970, a) Firestone Stores would not have hired me in 1970, b) Oldsmobile would not have offered me a job in 1971, and c) IRS would not have hired me in 1971. If I had not been taking graduate business courses during 1972, 1973, and 1974, IRS might not have promoted me in 1972, 1973, and 1974. If I a) had not earned an MBA in 1976, b) had not been taking graduate accounting courses during 1976, 1977, 1978, 1979, and 1980, and c) had not passed the CPA examination on my first attempt in 1979, GAO would not have hired me in 1980. If I a) had not earned a master’s degree in accounting in 1980, b) passed the Certified Internal Auditor examination on my first attempt in 1981, and c) became a licensed CPA in 1981, GAO would not have promoted me in 1986. If I a) had not become a Certified Fraud Examiner in 1990, Certified Government Financial Manager in 1994, Certified Financial Services Auditor in 1996, and Forensic Accountant in 1997 and b) earned a master’s degree in financial markets and trading in 1997, GAO would have succeeded in forcing me to take its early retirement offer earlier than it did.)
https://www.educationnext.org/why-so-many-people-disappointed-with-educations-how-to-start-fixing-it/

GUARDIAN
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Democrats crow about their success in getting young people to serve as their operatives or dupes.
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2020/oct/05/george-floyd-protests-young-people-voting
— Leader of non-profit Alliance Defending Freedom labeled ‘hate group’ attended White House Amy Coney Barrett event – Emily Holden (DIERSEN: Are you a member of a group? Sooner or later, if not already, SPLC will label your group a “hate group” if it does not promote hatred against individuals, organizations, companies, governments, and countries that are law enforcement officers, Trump supporters, conservative, patriotic, Republican, American, White, male, older, heterosexual, married, non-poor, gun owners, Christian, Protestant, Italian American, German Americans, draft avoiders (except Joe Biden and Bill Clinton), and/or those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.)
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2020/oct/05/michael-farris-amy-coney-barrett-adf
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: A hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-hater says “Donald Trump appears short of breath during maskless photo op at White House.”
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/video/2020/oct/06/footage-suggests-trump-was-short-of-breath-during-maskless-photo-op-at-white-house-video
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-haters say “Contagious Trump removes mask for photos upon return from hospital. President poses near his staff and downplays threat of Covid-19 after three days at military medical center.” (DIERSEN: What pejorative adjectives do your critics/opponents want to use to describe you? Mine want to use: Trump supporter, conservative, patriotic, Republican, American, White, male, old (72), heterosexual, married, childless, pet-less, non-poor, gun owner, baptized, raised, and confirmed as a Missouri Synod Lutheran, 100% German American, my ancestors have been in America since 1844, Crete resident 1948-1972, retired federal employee, etc.)
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2020/oct/05/donald-trump-walter-reed-hospital-covid-19
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: A hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-hater says “Donald Trump rebuked for removing mask after leaving hospital.”
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/live/2020/oct/06/donald-trump-coronavirus-covid-19-masks-joe-biden-election-white-house-live-updates

October 5 Evening Edition

WHITE HOUSE
— President Trump returns to the White House
https://www.whitehouse.gov/1600daily/

ABC7
— Trump says he’s leaving hospital for White House, feels good after 3 days of treatment for COVID-19 – AP
https://abc7chicago.com/politics/trump-says-hes-leaving-hospital-for-white-house-feels-good/6788381/
— How President Trump’s COVID-19 treatment is far different from what most American patients get – CNN (DIERSEN: Trump and I are members of the Federal Employees Health Benefits Program SEE: https://www.benefits.gov/benefit/4440 If I sought a government office or a political office, my critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes would shout that as a federal retiree, the federal government pays 72% of my and my wife’s health, dental, and vision insurance.)
https://abc7chicago.com/politics/how-trumps-covid-19-treatment-is-far-different-from-what-most-american-patients-get/6762432/
— Illinois COVID-19: IL reports 1,853 new coronavirus cases, 14 deaths
https://abc7chicago.com/health/il-reports-1853-new-coronavirus-cases-14-deaths/6791367/

NBC5
— Senate Sets Date for Trump Nomination Hearing as Virus Threat Remains The rapid pursuit of Trump’s third Supreme Court nominee is as much about securing a conservative court for a generation to come as it is about giving Republicans what they see as their best chances at reelection. – AP
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/politics/trump-court-nomination-hangs-over-senate-shuttered-by-virus/2349386/
— Trump to Leave Hospital, Treatment and Recovery to Continue at the White House: Doctor The scale of the outbreak within the White House itself was still being uncovered as press secretary Kayleigh McEnany announced she tested positive – AP
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/politics/trump-seeking-to-project-strength-aims-for-monday-release-from-hospital/2349297/
— Illinois Coronavirus Cases Steadily Rising as Neighboring States Set COVID-19 Records In Indiana and Wisconsin, average daily coronavirus rates are far higher than they ever were when the pandemic first hit its peak in early May
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/illinois-coronavirus-cases-steadily-rising-as-neighboring-states-set-covid-19-records/2349419/
— Pence Takes Lead Role in Campaign With Trump Travel Stopped Pence will take a leading role in campaigning around the country in the final stretch before the Nov. 3 election, aiming to keep the president’s supporters energized – AP
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/national-international/trumps-defender-pences-campaign-role-grows-at-key-moment/2349216/

CBS2
— DISGUSTING, TRAGIC: Illinois Recreational Marijuana Sales Break Another Record In September – Todd Feurer
https://chicago.cbslocal.com/2020/10/05/illinois-recreational-marijuana-sales-break-another-record-in-september/

WGN TV
— Political fundraiser in Park Ridge draws backlash after pictures show lack of masks – Dana Rebik
https://wgntv.com/news/coronavirus/political-fundraiser-in-park-ridge-draws-backlash-after-pictures-show-lack-of-masks/
(FROM THE ARTICLE: The group sent the following statement Monday. “The Republican Women of Park Ridge is extremely proud of the successful, informative, and safe breakfast held this past weekend at the Park Ridge Country Club. The breakfast was conducted in compliance with the strict rules imposed by our host, which did a very good job of adhering to the guidelines issued by the Illinois Department of Public Health. All tables and chairs were spaced appropriately throughout the rooms that were used. Additionally, the Republican Women of Park Ridge took active steps to ensure the safety of its attendees including providing free masks and hand sanitizers to attendees upon arrival and requiring that all attendees wear masks and social distance. All attendees removed their masks to eat. After sitting down and starting to eat, attendees were asked to stand to recite the pledge of allegiance, and some did not put on their masks as they recited the pledge. Some individuals removed their masks momentarily after the event when taking a photo. The very limited times when attendees were not wearing masks were warranted and reasonable. Unfortunately, there are people in our community who do not genuinely care about the prevention of the spread of COVID-19 but take an opportunity such as this to harass our organization. We are not surprised by this and will continue to promote our message of freedom, family values, and patriotism to ensure a healthy, equitable, prosperous and free America.” Illinois Republican National Committeeman Richard Porter said he spoke at the breakfast and sent the following statement. “I attended and spoke at the Republican Women of Park Ridge event. Every person I saw wore a mask when entering until they sat down to eat, at which point people removed their masks. I wore a mask the entire time, other than when sitting to eat, during the pledge and when I spoke — from a podium that was well more than 6 feet away from others. That a Democrat mayor threatens the establishment that hosted this nice little lunch, and that some in the news media are spun up about a lunch these women worked hard to make compliant, tells you much about the mayor’s and the media’s character and partisanship.”)

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— Trump leaves hospital, returns to White House Trump is expected to continue his recovery at the White House, where the reach of the outbreak that has infected the highest levels of the U.S. government is still being uncovered. – AP
https://chicago.suntimes.com/2020/10/5/21502442/donald-trump-monday-release-hospital-coronavirus
— Illinois Policy Institute files suit over promotion of graduated income tax, calling it ‘dangerous to retirees’ In the suit, the institute says a pamphlet released by Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White contains “misleading statements,” specifically around the proposed amendment not taxing retirement income. – Rachel Hinton
https://chicago.suntimes.com/2020/10/5/21502542/illinois-policy-institute-lawsuit-graduated-income-tax-fair-tax-retirement-income
— ENDORSEMENT: Mark Batinick for Illinois House in 97th District We like that Batinick wants to act as a check on state spending, yet he’s not a slash-and-burn type who’d face an uphill battle against Democrats next session.
https://chicago.suntimes.com/2020/10/5/21499214/endorsement-mark-batinick-illinois-house-97th-district-2020-elections

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— GOP-aligned group files lawsuit challenging ballot language on Pritzker’s graduated-rate income tax amendment – RICK PEARSON
https://www.chicagotribune.com/politics/ct-illinois-graduated-income-tax-lawsuit-20201005-ud6pf26d5rav5lifs24lf5b6bu-story.html
— Trump leaves hospital after 3-night stay for COVID-19 treatment, but physician says he may not be ‘out of the woods yet’ – AP
https://www.chicagotribune.com/coronavirus/ct-nw-trump-covid-updates-walter-reed-20201005-w23osdbjtnfaxb4x376c5kthpi-story.html
— Over some Democrats’ objections, Cook County Board approves a property tax break for south suburban gun club – ALICE YIN
https://www.chicagotribune.com/politics/ct-eagle-gun-club-cook-county-board-property-tax-incentive-20201005-xamo2mnbmbbfjcj7osh6v23tqi-story.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: A hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-hater demonizes, denigrates, and condemns Trump and his supporters.
https://www.chicagotribune.com/columns/dahleen-glanton/ct-trump-covid-rose-garden-20201005-a27zv2hsofhjdcpxfpgupedkhu-story.html
— What do you need to retire comfortably? – Elliot Raphaelson (DIERSEN: The cost of living in Wheaton is very high. My Civil Service Retirement System pension is only $54,168/year. It would be much higher a) if my Democrat GAO superiors had not forced me to retire in 1997 when I was 49 years old, had not given me unfair performance expectations and appraisals, had not always ranked me in the bottom half of my coworkers for pay-for-performance purposes, had promoted me beyond GS-13, had not gotten rid of my mentor in 1987, had not kept me off audits of IRS for all but 3 of the almost 18 years that I worked for GAO, and had not forced me to take a $20,157 (21%) pay cut in today’s dollars to transfer from IRS to GAO in 1980; if my Democrat IRS superiors had promoted me beyond GS-12, had not disallowed my education deductions in 1978, had not gotten rid of my mentor in 1975, and had not disallowed my partial day per diem claims in 1974; and c) if my Democrat Post Office superiors had not forced me resign in 1969 and disallowed my sick leave requests in 1969 and 1968.)
https://tribunecontentagency.com/article/the-savings-game-what-do-you-need-to-retire-comfortably/
— CDC now says coronavirus can spread more than 6 feet through the air in updated guidance – AP
https://www.chicagotribune.com/coronavirus/ct-nw-cdc-airborne-transmission-covid-20201005-p7yigcyj2bfk7knsqbqwdgslz4-story.html
— Nearly one-third of COVID patients in Chicago-area study had an altered mental state — ranging from confusion to coma-like unresponsiveness – PAM BELLUCK
https://www.chicagotribune.com/coronavirus/ct-nw-nyt-chicago-covid-study-mental-symptoms-20201005-hxwwj2bnkzhnnozkx3skq46hye-story.html

DAILY HERALD
— Casten, Ives trade barbs over protests following George Floyd’s death – Russell Lissau
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20201005/casten-ives-trade-barbs-over-protests-following-george-floyds-death
— Added complexities brought changes in how we prepare endorsements – Jim Slusher
https://www.dailyherald.com/discuss/20201005/added-complexities-brought-changes-in-how-we-prepare-endorsements
— WHO: 10% of world’s people may have been infected with virus – AP (DIERSEN: Ever-increasingly, hate-filled Republican-hating Republican-haters hint/imply/argue/shout that Republicans spread the virus, and especially Republicans who are law enforcement officers, Trump supporters, conservative, patriotic, White, male, older, heterosexual, married, non-poor, gun owners, Christian, Protestant, German American, Italian American, draft avoiders, and those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.)
https://www.dailyherald.com/article/20201005/news/310059967/
— Residents report flags, political signs damaged or stolen in Palatine – Elena Ferrarin
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20201005/residents-report-flags-political-signs-damaged-or-stolen-in-palatine
— State gambling revenues plummet during pandemic – PETER HANCOCK
https://www.dailyherald.com/business/20201005/state-gambling-revenues-plummet-during-pandemic
— Kane County Board candidates differ on recreational marijuana sales – Kevin Schmidt and Rick West (DIERSEN: To push pot on an individual, municipality, county, state, or county is to destroy that individual, municipality, county, state, or county.)
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20201005/kane-county-board-candidates-differ-on-recreational-marijuana-sales

CRAIN’S CHICAGO BUSINESS
— Ives, Casten spar over COVID, taxes, Obamacare The opponents in a suburban congressional race squared off in a virtual debate this weekend that also included Libertarian Party candidate William Redpath. – A.D. QUIG
https://www.chicagobusiness.com/government/ives-casten-spar-over-covid-taxes-obamacare
— Illinois Policy Institute sues over Pritzker’s graduated tax Filed just 29 days before the election, a suit from the libertarian-leaning think tank says the ballot language is misleading and demands that the secretary of state send “corrective notices” to voters. – A.D. QUIG
https://www.chicagobusiness.com/government/illinois-policy-institute-sues-over-pritzkers-graduated-tax
— Madigan under fire from a new direction The board president of the Chicago Teachers Pension Fund says trustees were asked to hire former staffers of the Illinois House speaker as Springfield lobbyists. – GREG HINZ (DIERSEN: No employer was ever asked to hire me. GAO hired me in 1980 because I applied, because I was qualified, and because it could not find a qualified Democrat, minority, female, younger person, or veteran who would take the job. IRS hired me in 1971 because I applied, because I was qualified, and because it could not find a qualified Democrat, minority, female, or veteran who would take the job. The Post Office hired me in 1966 because I applied, because I was qualified, and because it could not find a qualified Democrat, minority, female, or veteran who would take the job.)
https://www.chicagobusiness.com/greg-hinz-politics/madigan-under-fire-new-direction
— That Metra-Union Pacific feud is strong as ever Union Pacific this morning resumed collecting fares on the three lines it operates for Metra—sort of. What’s next for the warring railroads? – GREG HINZ
https://www.chicagobusiness.com/greg-hinz-politics/metra-union-pacific-feud-strong-ever
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: A hate-filled abortion-pushing abortion pusher pushes abortion and hatred against Republicans.
https://www.chicagobusiness.com/opinion/amy-coney-barrett-and-republican-abortion-scam

NORTHWEST HERALD
— Endorsement: McHenry County Board Chairman: Jack Franks
https://www.nwherald.com/2020/09/29/endorsement-mchenry-county-board-chairman-jack-franks/a29pvd5/

DEKALB DAILY JOURNAL
— Endorsement: DeKalb County state’s attorney: Rick Amato
https://www.daily-chronicle.com/2020/10/03/endorsement-dekalb-county-states-attorney-rick-amato/a87w9gi/

CHICAGO PATCH
— Scientist: No Shame In Talking About Obese Folks’ COVID-19 Risk KONKOL COLUMN: Author of new study says there’s no such thing as fat-shaming amid the coronavirus crisis. Obesity makes COVID-19 dangerous. – Mark Konkol (DIERSEN: How soon, if not already, will employers and organizations use COVID-19 get rid of their employees and members who are older, overweight, and/or have health problems?)
https://patch.com/illinois/chicago/scientist-no-shame-talking-obese-govs-covid-19-risk

ILLINOIS FAMILY INSTITUTE
— VIDEO: Tim Barton: Truth, Statues and Imperfect People
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wAVbuHj6lio&feature=youtu.be

ILLINOIS REVIEW
— DI LEO: A PRESIDENT, A DIAGNOSIS, AND WELCOME CLARITY AT ELECTION TIME
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2020/10/a-president-a-diagnosis-and-welcome-clarity-at-election-time.html

CAPITOL FAX
— 1,853 new cases, 14 additional deaths, 1,631 in hospitals, 3.4 percent positivity rate
https://capitolfax.com/2020/10/05/1853-new-cases-14-additional-deaths-1631-in-hospitals-34-percent-positivity-rate/
— State contact tracing identifies restaurants/bars as top single COVID-19 suspected source, followed by non-office workplaces
https://capitolfax.com/2020/10/05/state-contact-tracing-identifies-restaurantsbars-as-top-single-covid-19-suspected-source-followed-by-non-office-workplaces/

WASHINGTON EXAMINER
— ‘He’s back’: White House doctor says Trump not ‘out of the woods yet’ but approves of departure from Walter Reed – Mike Brest
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/hes-back-white-house-doctor-says-trump-not-out-of-the-woods-yet-but-approves-of-departure-from-walter-reed

BLAZE
— Leftists, media lose it after Trump exits Walter Reed, even suggest criminally charging Trump ‘…indict Trump for reckless endangerment, assault’ – Chris Enloe
https://www.theblaze.com/news/leftists-media-lose-it-after-trump-exits-walter-reed-even-suggest-criminally-charging-trump
— President Trump tweets he is leaving Walter Reed hospital tonight, feeling better than he did ’20 years ago’ ‘Feeling really good!’ – Phil Shiver
https://www.theblaze.com/news/trump-leaving-walter-reed-hospital

DAILY CALLER
— White House Press Secretary Kayleigh McEnany Tests Positive For Coronavirus – CHRISTIAN DATOC
https://dailycaller.com/2020/10/05/kayleigh-mcenany-tests-positive-coronavirus/

REAL CLEAR POLITICS
— Democrats May Soon Get the Electoral College Edge – Bill Scher
https://www.realclearpolitics.com/articles/2020/10/05/democrats_may_soon_get_the_electoral_college_edge_144366.html

NATIONAL REVIEW
— Trump Leaves Hospital, Returns to the White House, Urges Americans Not to Let COVID ‘Dominate’ Their Lives – ZACHARY EVANS
https://www.nationalreview.com/news/trump-announces-he-will-leave-hospital-monday-evening-urges-americans-not-to-let-covid-dominate-their-lives/
— Vote by Mail: The Unintended Consequences – TREY TRAINOR
https://www.nationalreview.com/2020/10/vote-by-mail-the-unintended-consequences/

NEW YORK TIMES
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-haters demonize, denigrate, and condemn Trump’s doctor Sean P. Conley.
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/10/04/us/politics/trump-doctor-conley.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-haters demonize, denigrate, and condemn old sick men.
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/10/04/business/media/trump-coronavirus-coverage.html
— The American Dream Is Tax Reform’s Biggest Obstacle The federal tax code aligns the interests of the middle class with the ultrawealthy. But the alliance may be breaking up. – Christopher Faricy
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/10/04/opinion/the-american-dream-is-tax-reforms-biggest-obstacle.html

WASHINGTON POST
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Ever-increasingly, hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-haters hint/imply/argue/shout that GOD hates individuals, organizations, companies, governments, and countries that are law enforcement officers, Trump supporters, conservative, patriotic, Republican, American, White, male, older, heterosexual, married, non-poor, gun owners, Christian, Protestant, German American, Italian American, draft avoiders (except Joe Biden and Bill Clinton), and those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.
https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/europe/pope-franciss-new-encyclical-is-a-papal-warning-about-a-world-going-backward/2020/10/04/c3f89b24-026c-11eb-b92e-029676f9ebec_story.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-haters say: Trump’s health on voters’ minds as they cast early ballots: ‘God is telling Trump that anyone can get this’
https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/trumps-health-on-voters-minds-as-they-cast-early-ballots-god-is-telling-trump-that-anyone-can-get-this/2020/10/05/51771a16-074a-11eb-859b-f9c27abe638d_story.html

USA TODAY
— Pence’s lack of isolation raises questions of risk – Ginger Rough (DIERSEN: Democrats want all Republican candidate to be isolated.)
https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/elections/2020/10/04/mike-pence-vice-president-not-in-quarantine-campaiging/3615907001/
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: A hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-hater says “Super spreader events” and asks “How do they cause COVID-19 outbreaks and is the White House now a hot spot?”
https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2020/10/05/coronavirus-super-spreader-events-what-we-know-them/3617277001/
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: A hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-hater says “Lessons the American people can learn from President Trump’s illness.”
https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2020/10/03/president-donald-trump-covid-19/3615029001/
— Amy Coney Barrett could influence workers’ rights, other economic issues if she joins Supreme Court – Charisse Jones (DIERSEN: I was a worker 1962-1997. I should write a book about my critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes who look down on past, present, and future workers.)
https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/2020/10/05/amy-coney-barrett-scotus-could-affect-workplace-protections/5879057002/

WALL STREET JOURNAL
— The Truth About Critical Race Theory Trump is right. Training sessions for government employees amounted to political indoctrination. – Christopher F. Rufo
https://www.wsj.com/articles/the-truth-about-critical-race-theory-11601841968
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-haters say “The Trump Coronavirus Spread. It might have been avoided if White House officials had worn masks and relied on more-sensitive tests.”
https://www.wsj.com/articles/the-trump-coronavirus-spread-11601842065
— What to Do if Your Student Loans Make It Hard to Get a Mortgage Don’t despair. There are steps to take that could help you qualify for a loan. – Cheryl Winokur Munk (DIERSEN: I got my first car loan when I was 23 in 1971 and my first mortgage when I was 24. What helped you get your first car loan? For me, it included my having paid cash for new cars in 1966, 1967, and 1968 and my having worked for IRS the previous 4 months, my having worked for Firestone Stores part-time for the previous 8 months, my having worked for Firestone Stores full-time for the 6 months before that, my taking graduate businesses courses at Loyola the previous 10 months, my having earned a bachelor’s degree in management from NIU 4 months earlier, and my no longer being subject to the draft. What helped you get your first mortgage? For me, it mainly was the aforesaid plus my having worked for IRS full-time for an additional 11 months, my having worked for Firestone Stores part-time for an additional 11 months, and my having taken graduate business courses for an additional 11 months.)
https://www.wsj.com/articles/what-to-do-if-your-student-loans-makes-it-hard-to-get-a-mortgage-11601631001
— How to Prepare Your Financial Information for When You Die – Glenn Ruffenach
https://www.wsj.com/articles/how-to-prepare-your-financial-information-for-when-you-die-11601697960

ILLINOIS CPA SOCIETY
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Ever-increasing, Democrats, Libertarians, Greens, Independents, and RINOs promote bias, if not hatred, against Republicans, and especially against Republicans who are law enforcement officers, Trump supporters, conservative, patriotic, White, male, older, heterosexual, married, non-poor, gun owners, Christian, Protestant, Italian American, German American, draft avoiders, and those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.
https://www.icpas.org/information/copy-desk/insight/article/fall-2020/uncovering-unconscious-bias-in-business

INC.
— How to Get Your Next Promotion – JIM SCHLECKSER (DIERSEN: Democrats run the federal government, at least in Chicago. If you are Republican, White, and/or non-veteran, to get promoted beyond GS-12 at IRS and beyond GS-13 at GAO, you have to help your superiors a) hire, retain, and promote young Democrat minorities and young Democrat females and b) get rid of their employees who are Republican, White, male, and/or non-veteran who they did not promote to GS-13 (currently $101,176) by age 25, GS-14 (currently $119,559) by age 30, GS-15 (currently $140,634) by age 35, and Senior Executive Service (currently $170,800) by age 40.)
https://www.inc.com/jim-schleckser/how-to-get-your-next-promotion.html

NEW REPUBLIC
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: A hate-filled Republican-hating Republican-hater promotes hatred against Wisconsin Republicans.
https://newrepublic.com/article/159524/wisconsin-became-bastion-white-supremacy

October 3 Morning Edition

WGN TV
— Illinois politicians send good wishes to President Trump, first lady after COVID-19 diagnosis
https://wgntv.com/news/coronavirus/illinois-politicians-send-good-wishes-to-president-trump-first-lady-after-covid-19-diagnosis/

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— Feverish and fatigued, Trump at military hospital as campaign manager tests positive for COVID-19 – AP
https://www.chicagotribune.com/coronavirus/ct-nw-trump-coronavirus-walter-reed-20201003-e3tluzc3gnda5cldsuey2lbnba-story.html
— Secure drop boxes, extra sorting machines and a decade of experience: Here’s why Illinois election officials say voting by mail is safe – DAN PETRELLA
https://www.chicagotribune.com/politics/ct-illinois-voting-by-mail-20201003-quvrmthiinhotnzzxfhirnirwe-story.html

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— Early to vote, early to results? Weighing in sooner could avoid snail mail dragging out wins, losses, officials say It’s “conceivable” that the state could see “five times the number of mail ballots that we saw in 2018,” a non-presidential election year that was the highest total at the time, officials said. – Rachel Hinton
https://chicago.suntimes.com/politics/2020/10/2/21499293/early-vote-mail-ballots-chicago-illinois-election-day-covid-19-coronavirus
— One billionaire’s ‘Fair Tax’ is another’s ‘catastrophic constitutional amendment’ — Griffin-Pritzker checkbook rumble rages on Ken Griffin’s $26,750,000 donation raises the total Illinois’ richest man has contributed to the anti-tax committee to $46,750,000. But he still lags behind Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s largesse on the other side of the issue. – Rachel Hinton
https://chicago.suntimes.com/politics/2020/10/2/21499530/ken-griffin-pritzker-billionaires-fair-tax-constitutional-amendment-graduated-income

DAILY HERALD
— Different results, different protocols for Trump and Pritzker after staffers contract COVID-19 – Marni Pyke
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20201002/different-results-different-protocols-for-trump-and-pritzker-after-staffers-contract-covid-19

CENTRAL ILLINOIS PROUD
— 5 things we know about President Trump’s medical status
https://www.centralillinoisproud.com/news/national/5-things-we-know-about-president-trumps-medical-status/
— Biden removing attack ads after Trump diagnosis, official says – AP
https://www.centralillinoisproud.com/news/national/biden-removing-attack-ads-after-trump-diagnosis-official-says/

NPR ILLINOIS
— Amy Coney Barrett’s Supreme Court Confirmation Will Move Forward, McConnell Says – KRISHNADEV CALAMUR
https://www.nprillinois.org/post/amy-coney-barretts-supreme-court-confirmation-will-move-forward-mcconnell-says#stream/0
— How Trump’s Positive Coronavirus Test Affects Government And His Campaign – MARA LIASSON
https://www.nprillinois.org/post/how-trumps-positive-coronavirus-test-affects-government-and-his-campaign#stream/0
— Congressional Committee Has Been Reviewing Trump Tax Refund For 9 Years – JACOB GOLDSTEIN (DIERSEN: Prospective federal employees who are Republican should be advised that the Democrats who run the federal government will constantly review your tax returns, more specifically, they will use the subjectivity in tax laws to challenge your deductions.)
https://www.nprillinois.org/post/congressional-committee-has-been-reviewing-trump-tax-refund-nine-years#stream/0
— Vice President Pence Continues Duties Despite White House Coronavirus Cases – ALANA WISE
https://www.nprillinois.org/post/vice-president-pence-continues-duties-despite-white-house-coronavirus-cases#stream/0

WHEATON PATCH
— Coronavirus Positivity Rate Rises To 5.5% In Kane-DuPage Region The average number of people newly hospitalized with COVID-19 symptoms in the region increased during the last week of September. – Jonah Meadows
https://patch.com/illinois/wheaton/coronavirus-positivity-rate-rises-5-5-kane-dupage-region

WIREPOINTS
— Why Is Criminal Investigation Of Pritzker Toilet-Removing Property Tax Scheme Taking So Long? – Mark Glennon
https://wirepoints.org/why-is-criminal-investigation-of-pritzker-toilet-removing-property-tax-scheme-taking-so-long-wirepoints/

ILLINOIS POLICY INSTITUTE
— INFLATION ENSURES PROGRESSIVE TAX HIKE WILL HIT AN INCREASING NUMBER OF ILLINOISANS – Joe Tabor
https://www.illinoispolicy.org/inflation-ensures-progressive-tax-hike-will-hit-an-increasing-number-of-illinoisans/
— PRITZKER’S PROGRESSIVE TAX MAKES CITY INCOME TAXES MORE LIKELY – Amy Korte
https://www.illinoispolicy.org/pritzkers-progressive-tax-makes-city-income-taxes-more-likely/

WASHINGTON TIMES
— COVID-19 claims 47 more lives, Illinois toll now at 8,743 – AP
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2020/oct/2/covid-19-claims-47-more-lives-illinois-toll-now-at/
— Senate committee votes unanimously to subpoena CEOs of Facebook, Google, and Twitter – Ryan Lovelace (DIERSEN: The Senate committee should look into how Google and Facebook treat www.gopillinois.com . www.gopillinois.com is the leading website in Illinois for government and political news and commentary from a conservative point of view. www.gopillinois.com is updated each and every morning and each and each and every evening with links to government and political news and commentary articles of interest to Illinois conservatives posted during the previous 12 hours. Since 2004, GOPUSA ILLINOIS emails have included almost 380,500 such articles.)
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2020/oct/1/senate-committee-votes-unanimously-subpoena-ceos-f/
(FROM THE ARTICLE: Sen. Amy Klobuchar, Minnesota Democrat, said she agreed with Mr. Cruz’s view of Big Tech as having monopoly power but she disputed any suggestion that the tech sector has an anti-conservative bias. Ms. Klobuchar urged her colleagues to channel the consensus into action against Big Tech’s power.)

NATIONAL REVIEW
— Wisconsin Senator Ron Johnson Tests Positive for Coronavirus – MAIREAD MCARDLE
https://www.nationalreview.com/news/wisconsin-senator-ron-johnson-tests-positive-for-coronavirus/

THE HILL
— Trump’s illness sparks new urgency for COVID-19 deal – MIKE LILLIS AND SCOTT WONG
https://thehill.com/homenews/house/519431-trumps-illness-sparks-new-urgency-for-covid-deal

CNN
— With Trump hospitalized, more Covid cases emerge in White House and campaign – Maeve Reston
https://www.cnn.com/2020/10/03/politics/donald-trump-coronavirus-walter-reed/index.html

NBC NEWS
— For a tired nation, Trump’s Covid-19 diagnosis provides a wake-up call Analysis: The president’s coronavirus case is a turning point not seen since March. But politicization of the pandemic means it might not matter. – Jason Abbruzzese and Denise Chow
https://www.nbcnews.com/science/science-news/tired-nation-trump-s-covid-19-diagnosis-provides-wake-call-n1241903

CBS NEWS
— What we know about President Trump’s treatment for COVID-19 so far
https://www.cbsnews.com/video/what-we-know-about-president-trumps-treatment-for-covid-19/

NEW YORK TIMES
— FRONT PAGE: 74 and Overweight, Trump Faces Extra Risks From ‘a Very Sneaky Virus’ The president has boasted of his health and is sure to receive the best possible care, but he carries a number of risk factors as he begins his battle with Covid-19. – Sheryl Gay Stolberg (DIERSEN: How soon, if not already, will employers and organizations officially get rid of their employees and members who are old and/or overweight? How soon will voters refuse to vote for candidates who are old and/or overweight?)
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/10/02/us/politics/trump-coronavirus-risks.html
— Biden Tested Negative. He Could Still Have the Coronavirus. It’s dangerous to assume that a negative test means you can’t spread this disease. – Melinda Wenner Moyer (DIERSEN: What are the answers? Do the answers include banishing everyone who is older, overweight, and/or has health problems?)
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/10/02/opinion/trump-positive-coronavirus-biden.html
— Bill Stepien, Trump’s campaign manager, tests positive for the virus; two senators who went to a Rose Garden event last Saturday tested positive for the virus.
https://www.nytimes.com/live/2020/10/02/world/covid-19-coronavirus
— World Reacts to Trump’s Diagnosis With Shock, Unease and Some Derision
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/10/02/world/europe/global-voices-trump-coronavirus-positive.html
— Wisconsin Is Frazzled by Surging Virus Cases and Growing Campaign Frenzy
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/10/01/us/wisconsin-coronavirus-election.html
— Citing fears about I.V.F., Tammy Duckworth urges Senate not to confirm Judge Barrett. – Jacey Fortin (DIERSEN: I should write a book about those who have demonized, denigrated, and condemned me the most because my wife and I gave up trying to have children, because we did not adopt, and we did not become foster parents. I would focus on my Democrat GAO superiors, supervisors, coworkers, and subordinates.)
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/10/02/us/elections/tammy-duckworth-coney-barrett-ivf.html
— Two senators on the Judiciary Committee test positive, raising questions about the timing of Barrett’s confirmation hearings.
https://www.nytimes.com/live/2020/10/02/us/trump-vs-biden#kellyanne-conway-coronavirus
— Why These Millionaires Are Staying Put Despite a New Tax on Them The reason has little to do with money. Family and community ties keep them from leaving their state. – Paul Sullivan (DIERSEN: I should write a book about those who have worked the hardest to drive me out of my precinct, out of Wheaton’s West District, out of Wheaton, out of Milton Township, out of DuPage County’s 4th District, out of DuPage County, and/or out of Illinois. I would focus on those who have/had lots of religious, government, political, and/or financial clout. I would focus on those who are/were anti-Trump, anti-conservative, anti-patriotic, anti-Republican, anti-American, anti-White, anti-male, anti-older people, anti-heterosexual, anti-married people, anti-non-poor people, anti-gun owners, anti-Protestants, anti-German Americans, anti-draft avoiders, and/or anti-those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time. I would focus on those who blame me for all of their problems, for all of your problems, for all of my problems, and for all of everyone’s problems, I would focus on those who I have sued. I would focus on those who have demonized, denigrated, and condemned my hometown Crete.)
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/10/02/your-money/wealthy-millionaires-tax-states.html
— What a $300,000 College Might Cost a $200,000 Family. More need-based financial aid is available for the affluent than you might expect. – Ron Lieber
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/10/03/your-money/college-tuition-financial-aid.html
— The Postal Service Needs Fixing. Here’s How It Could Happen. Even as it becomes a focus of debate in a sharply partisan election year, the agency is crippled by economic forces outside its control. But a number of proposals, new and old, could chart a path forward. – Zach Montague (DIERSEN: I might still be a postal employee if my Park Forest Post Office supervisor 1966-1969 had not despised/hated my following demographics: draft avoider, Protestant (baptized, raised, and confirmed as a Missouri Synod Lutheran), 100% German national origin, Crete resident, non-poor, college student, conservative, Republican, and my ancestors have been in America since 1844. He was especially furious that I bought a new 1966 Pontiac Tempest Sprint in 1966, a new 1968 Oldsmobile 442 in 1967, and a new 1969 Dodge Charger SE in 1968.)
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/10/01/us/politics/postal-service-options.html
— Macron Vows Crackdown on ‘Islamist Separatism’ in France President Emmanuel Macron’s speech addressed a deep-rooted problem in French society: its enduring difficulty to integrate significant parts of its large, nonwhite, Muslim population of immigrants and their descendants. – Norimitsu Onishi and Aurelien Breeden (DIERSEN: Islam is more like a political party or a country without borders than a religion.)
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/10/02/world/europe/macron-radical-islam-france.html
— Trump’s Covid News Meets a Landscape Primed for Mistrust A president who rose to fame — in business, on TV and in politics — on an archipelago of exaggerations finds himself facing a public skeptical of his account of his own health. – Sarah Lyall and Reid J. Epstein
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/10/02/us/politics/trump-virus-trust.html

WASHINGTON POST
— Trump at hospital after positive coronavirus test; Kellyanne Conway, two senators test positive
https://www.washingtonpost.com/elections/2020/10/02/trump-biden-live-updates/

LOS ANGELES TIMES
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: A hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-hater says “What President Trump and his aides repeatedly got wrong about coronavirus testing.”
https://news.yahoo.com/opinion-president-trump-aides-repeatedly-100031680.html

USA TODAY
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-haters say Trump’s COVID diagnosis is the “likely outcome” of waning precautions at the White House.
https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2020/10/03/trumps-covid-diagnosis-followed-waning-precautions-white-house/3594403001/
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-haters crow about their progress in getting military women, spouses and people of color to hate Trump.
https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2020/10/03/biden-campaign-sees-opportunity-military-women-spouses-people-color/3547501001/

CBS PITTSBURG
— President Trump At Risk For More Severe Coronavirus Symptoms. A local doctor says his age and weight add to the risk factors. (DIERSEN: How soon, if not already, will employers and organizations officially get rid of their employees and members who are old and/or overweight? How soon will voters refuse to vote for candidates who are old and/or overweight?)
https://news.yahoo.com/president-trump-risk-more-severe-100200267.html

ST. CLOUD TIMES
— Changing voter demographics will alter future elections – Derek Larson (DIERSEN: The future is bleak for those who are law enforcement officers, 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 BECAUSE MORE AND MORE AND MORE VOTERS ARE anti-law enforcement, anti-Trump, anti-conservative, anti-patriotic, anti-Republican, anti-American, anti-White, anti-male, anti-older people, anti-heterosexual, anti-marriage, anti-non-poor people, anti-gun owners, anti-Christian, anti-Protestant, anti-Italian American, anti-German American, and anti-those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.)
https://www.sctimes.com/story/opinion/2020/10/02/changing-voter-demographics-alter-future-elections/5889105002/

WALL STREET JOURNAL
— President’s Age, Weight Put Him at Risk.’ – Brianna Abbott, Joseph Walker, Sarah Krouse, Sarah Toy DIERSEN: How soon, if not already, will employers and organizations officially get rid of their employees and members who are old and/or overweight? How soon will voters refuse to vote for candidates who are old and/or overweight?)
https://www.wsj.com/articles/trumps-weight-age-gender-make-severe-covid-19-more-likely-11601660627
— It’s No Surprise When Someone Gets Covid The disease is endemic. And even 74-year-olds can have mild cases that aren’t debilitating. – Holman W. Jenkins, Jr.
https://www.wsj.com/articles/its-no-surprise-when-someone-gets-covid-11601670506
— Trump’s Positive Covid Test His infection isn’t karma, and he can set an example of optimism as he recovers. – Editorial
https://www.wsj.com/articles/trumps-positive-covid-test-11601680245
— Coronavirus Delivers an October Surprise After a disastrous debate and a shocking twist, the vice-presidential debate takes on huge importance. – Peggy Noonan
https://www.wsj.com/articles/coronavirus-delivers-an-october-surprise-11601659889
— How to Avoid Paying the Cruelest Tax: Inflation Investors worried that record budget deficits and massive Fed bond buying will stoke a big rise in inflation have places to hide aside from hoarding gold coins—some of them surprising – Spencer Jakab, Aaron Back, Justin Lahart, Nathaniel Taplin, Jinjoo Lee and Telis Demos
https://www.wsj.com/articles/how-to-avoid-paying-the-cruelest-tax-inflation-11601631007

BUSINESS INSIDER
— President Trump told Bob Woodward he was ‘just not’ worried about contracting COVID-19, in newly released audio – Sophia Ankel
https://www.businessinsider.com/trump-bob-woodward-im-just-not-worried-getting-covid-19-2020-10

U.S. NEWS & WORLD REPORT
— Diagnosis Upends Campaign as Trump Becomes Bound to Coronavirus After downplaying the pandemic and seeking to refocus attention on other issues, Trump has now become the public face of the coronavirus. – Susan Milligan
https://www.usnews.com/news/elections/articles/2020-10-02/diagnosis-upends-campaign-as-trump-becomes-bound-to-coronavirus

FINANCIAL TIMES
— Donald Trump is one of a long line of presidents to fall ill in office The White House has historically downplayed ill health of US leaders – Kadhim Shubber
https://www.ft.com/content/3a8d8a07-7bce-45e6-a67e-da5457382646
— Virus result puts focus on Donald Trump’s medical history President’s physicians have been accused of writing overly flattering medical reports – Kiran Stacey (DIERSEN: One could argue that candidates and elected officials should be required to fully disclose their health problems.)
https://www.ft.com/content/ca2ee91e-d257-4ba0-b650-0d4e322aba53

GUARDIAN
— Donald Trump’s coronavirus infection is the ultimate ‘October surprise’ – Andrew Gawthorpe
https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2020/oct/02/donald-trump-coronavirus-infection-october-surprise

October 2 Morning Edition

ABC7
— Pence and Pompeo test negative for COVID-19; RNC chair tests positive – AP
https://www.chicagotribune.com/coronavirus/ct-nw-trump-coronavirus-live-updates-20201002-2al3mzbxzfei7nteowvcahvfte-story.html
— President Trump, first lady Melania test positive for coronavirus; he has ‘mild symptoms’ ‘We will get through this together,’ said Trump after testing positive for virus. – AP
https://abc7chicago.com/politics/president-trump-first-lady-test-positive-for-covid-19/6712839/
— Shock, sympathy, mockery: World reacts to President Trump’s COVID-19 infection World leaders and officials were quick to weigh in, and there was both sympathy and something approaching schadenfreude. – AP
https://abc7chicago.com/politics/shock-sympathy-mockery-world-reacts-to-trump-testing-positive/6710178/
— Biden to take COVID-19 test after sharing debate stage with president
https://abc7chicago.com/politics/biden-to-take-covid-19-test-after-sharing-debate-stage-with-trump/6713976/?cmp=emc-wls-news-headlines-10/2/2020
— Chicago violence cools in September but shootings, murders up 50% from last year
https://abc7chicago.com/chicago-shootings-murders-up-50%25-from-2019/6713551/

NBC5
— Illinois Officials React After President Trump, First Lady Test Positive for COVID-19
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/chicago-politics/illinois-officials-react-after-president-trump-first-lady-test-positive-for-covid-19/2348071/

CBS2
— Lightfoot On SCOTUS Nominee Amy Coney Barrett: ‘Many Of Her Views Are Hostile To The Things I Care About’ (DIERSEN: Lightfoot promotes a) race based preference giving, b) gender based preference giving, c) LGBTQ based preference giving and d) the rest of the Democrat Party platform.)
https://chicago.cbslocal.com/2020/10/01/lightfoot-on-scotus-nominee-amy-coney-barrett-many-of-her-views-are-hostile-to-the-things-i-care-about/
(FROM THE ARTICLE: “We don’t need a roll back to a different time that’s even more divisive than now. I’m concerned as a personal color. I’m concerned as a woman. I am also concerned as a member of the LGBTQ community. From what I’ve been reading about her, many of her views are hostile to the things that I care about. And I think the things that many Chicagoans care about.”)

WTTW
— Chicago Sees Deadliest September Since Early 1990s With 81 Homicides – Matt Masterson
https://news.wttw.com/2020/10/01/chicago-sees-deadliest-september-early-1990s-81-homicides

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— Final endorsements for the Illinois Senate (DIERSEN List includes Eric Wallace, Ben Bierly, Mary Burress, and Darren Bailey.)
https://www.chicagotribune.com/opinion/editorials/ct-edit-chicago-tribune-illinois-senate-endorsements2-20201002-sc5ogeqsjjbjhdgvh4fpbrxkq4-story.html
— Dan Patlak for Cook County Board of Review
https://www.chicagotribune.com/opinion/editorials/ct-edit-tribune-endorsements-dan-patlak-board-review-20201002-j5zdul6f7zcb7jmizk7pwspmvq-story.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-haters say “Trump, 74, and first lady test positive for COVID-19 as nation dives deeper into uncertainty before election.”
https://www.chicagotribune.com/coronavirus/ct-nw-hope-hicks-trump-covid-19-20201002-mdjcmul6pnajvg56zoxqrcnf5m-story.html
— Endorsements for the Illinois Senate (DIERSEN: List includes Beckman and Hofmann.)
https://www.chicagotribune.com/opinion/editorials/ct-edit-tribune-endorsements-illinois-senate-20201001-g22yiqbtrbdwrpzbssjzohwjru-story.html
— DISGUSTING, TRAGIC: Pot pushers push pot.
https://www.chicagotribune.com/business/ct-biz-canopy-growth-cannabis-beverages-illinois-20201001-3eqojue4vfbyditjrdptwb2eom-story.html
— FRONT PAGE TOP OF FOLD: House Speaker Michael Madigan says it’s not ‘ethically improper’ to find government jobs for people. Here’s what he’s failing to mention. – RAY LONG (DIERSEN: GAO hired me in 1980 because it could not find a qualified Democrat, minority, female, younger person, or veteran who would take the job. IRS hired me in 1971 because it could not find a qualified Democrat, minority, female, or veteran who would take the job. The Post Office hired me in 1966 because it could not find a qualified Democrat, minority, female, or veteran who would take the job.)
https://www.chicagotribune.com/politics/ct-speaker-madigan-com-ed-patronage-scandal-letter-20201002-6wsggdldbrbfjezdtkob4q7ro4-story.html
— FRONT PAGE WITH COLOR PICTURE: Hair loss. Memory problems. Strange rashes. COVID-19 patients report a litany of symptoms outside official criteria, some persisting for months. – ANGIE LEVENTIS LOURGOS
https://www.chicagotribune.com/coronavirus/ct-coronavirus-strange-symptoms-20200930-apzka3422vc4fdcyrdmuh47yqi-story.html

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— ENDORSEMENT: Brad Stephens for Illinois House in 20th District Democrats have failed to field a candidate who could do a better job down in Springfield. https://chicago.suntimes.com/2020/10/1/21493308/endorsement-brad-stephens-republican-illinois-house-20th-district-2020-election-darbro
— ENDORSEMENT: Tim Ozinga for Illinois House in 37th District As Illinois recovers from the economic devastation of COVID-19, Ozinga promises to be an effective voice in shoring up small and family-owned businesses.
https://chicago.suntimes.com/2020/10/1/21449929/endorsement-republican-tim-ozinga-illinois-house-rep-37th-district-2020-election-michelle-fadeley
— ENDORSEMENT: Grant Wehrli for Illinois House in 41st District Even allowing for his advantage as an incumbent, he’s well-versed on a wide range of topics.
https://chicago.suntimes.com/2020/10/1/21454372/endorsement-grant-wehrli-illinois-41st-house-district-janet-yang-rohr
— ENDORSEMENT: Seth Lewis for Illinois House in 45th District Lewis’ approach is to seek practical solutions to our state’s woes, including corruption.
https://chicago.suntimes.com/2020/10/1/21456240/endorsement-seth-lewis-republican-illinois-house-rep-45th-district-2020-election-diane-pappas
— ENDORSEMENT: Deanne Marie Mazzochi for Illinois House in 47th District Mazzochi is a strong advocate for issues critical to this district, such as capital funding for Metra projects and restoring local control over the location of 5G wireless equipment sites.
https://chicago.suntimes.com/2020/10/1/21472126/endorsement-deanne-marie-mazzochi-illinois-house-47th-district-jennifer-zordani
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Overwhelming, those who promote the graduated income tax proposal are anti-law enforcement, anti-Trump, anti-conservative, anti-patriotic, anti-Republican, anti-American, anti-White, anti-male, anti-older people, anti-heterosexuals, anti-married people, anti-non-poor people, anti-gun owners, anti-Christian, anti-Protestant, anti-Italian American, anti-German American, anti-draft avoiders (except Joe Biden and Bill Clinton), and/or anti-those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.
https://chicago.suntimes.com/2020/10/2/21497431/graduated-income-tax-proposal-2020-election-racial-equity-curtis-black-op-ed
— To get elected, Alsip Mayor John Ryan bragged of cutting predecessor’s pay. Three years later, he wants a big raise. The south suburban mayor’s push for the $10,000 raise, to $85,000 — with 2.5% yearly increases — also comes a year after federal agents paid him a visit. – Robert Herguth
https://chicago.suntimes.com/politics/2020/10/2/21496244/alsip-mayor-john-ryan-salary
— Sen. Durbin’s Illinois Senate rivals Willie Wilson and Mark Curran have not filed financial disclosure reports Durbin said Wilson and Curran should “consider following and obeying the law themselves.” – Lynn Sweet
https://chicago.suntimes.com/columnists/2020/10/1/21498036/sen-durbin-illinois-senate-rivals-willie-wilson-and-mark-curran-have-not-filed-financial-disclosures

DAILY HERALD
— HARDCOPY: Whelan and Wehrli endorsed for DuPage County Forest Preserve.
https://www.dailyherald.com/
— Casten, Ives have widely different views on abortion, contraception rights – Russell Lissau
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20201002/casten-ives-have-widely-different-views-on-abortion-contraception-rights

HERALD NEWS
— Endorsement: Mark Batinick for Illinois House District 97
https://www.theherald-news.com/2020/09/30/endorsement-mark-batinick-for-illinois-house-district-97/a497o9g/

DEKALB DAILY CHRONICLE
— DISGUSTING, TRAGIC: Over 100 people gather on NIU campus to paint ‘Black Lives Matter’, enjoy live music – Mark Busch
https://www.daily-chronicle.com/2020/10/01/video-over-100-people-gather-on-niu-campus-to-paint-black-lives-matter-enjoy-live-music/a9hqkgy/
https://www.daily-chronicle.com/2020/10/01/photos-group-gathers-for-social-justice-paints-black-lives-matter-on-street-at-niu/db73anw/

BELLEVILLE NEWS DEMOCRAT
— New Trump-appointed federal judges brings southern Illinois bench back to full strength – CAROLYN P SMITH
https://www.bnd.com/news/politics-government/article246115015.html

BLOOMINGTON PANTAGRAPH
— One Chicago community (Auburn Gresham) endures virus, violence and turmoil – AP
https://www.pantagraph.com/news/state-and-regional/illinois/one-chicago-community-endures-virus-violence-and-turmoil/article_fea75014-ffaa-54fa-aa32-ded7a3afeb77.html

FOX ILLINOIS
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Democrats and RINOs see refugees as being soldiers in their army to get rid of individuals, organizations, companies, governments, and countries that are law enforcement officers, Trump supporters, conservative, patriotic, Republican, American, White, male, older, heterosexual, married, non-poor, gun owners, Christian, Protestant, Italian American, German American, draft avoiders (except Joe Biden and Bill Clinton), and/or those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.
https://foxillinois.com/news/nation-world/faith-groups-decry-trumps-plans-for-record-low-refugee-cap

NPR ILLINOIS
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Of course, ever-increasingly, hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-haters will use Trump’s positive coronavirus diagnosis against Trump and against all individuals, organizations, companies, governments, and countries that are law enforcement officers, Trump supporters, conservative, patriotic, Republican, American, White, male, older, heterosexual, married, non-poor, gun owners, Christian, Protestant, Italian American, German American, draft avoiders (except Joe Biden and Bill Clinton), and/or those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.
https://www.nprillinois.org/post/what-positive-coronavirus-diagnosis-means-president-trumps-health#stream/0
— How Can President Trump Pay Less Tax Than You? – CHRIS ARNOLD
https://www.nprillinois.org/post/how-can-president-trump-pay-less-tax-you#stream/0
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: For hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-haters, “White supremacist” is code for those who are law enforcement officers, Trump supporters, conservative, patriotic, Republican, American, White, male, older, heterosexual, married, non-poor, gun owners, Christian, Protestant, Italian American, German American, draft avoiders (except Joe Biden and Bill Clinton), and/or those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.
https://www.nprillinois.org/post/trump-now-says-he-condemns-all-white-supremacists-after-declining-debate#stream/0

CENTRAL ILLINOIS PROUD
— GOP senators continue meetings with SCOTUS nominee as Democrats boycott – Jessi Turnure – Kellie Meyer
https://www.centralillinoisproud.com/washington/washington-dc/gop-senators-continue-meetings-with-scotus-nominee-as-democrats-boycott/
— Senate Majority Leader McConnell doesn’t commit to voting on SCOTUS nominee before election
https://www.centralillinoisproud.com/washington/washington-dc/senate-majority-leader-mcconnell-doesnt-commit-to-voting-on-scotus-nominee-before-election/

WSIL TV
— Legislative Black Caucus highlights agenda to close state’s racial wealth gap
https://wsiltv.com/2020/10/01/legislative-black-caucus-highlights-agenda-to-close-states-racial-wealth-gap/

CHANNEL 30000
— Trump to visit Janesville on Saturday following canceled La Crosse visit
https://www.channel3000.com/trump-likely-to-visit-janesville-on-saturday-following-canceled-la-crosse-visit/

OSWEGO PATCH
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: The more that you demonize, denigrate, and condemn Whites, the more that hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-haters promote you.
https://patch.com/illinois/oswego/residents-urge-d308-board-commit-racial-equity

WHEATON PATCH
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: To promote BLM is to promote hatred of those who are law enforcement officers, 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://patch.com/illinois/wheaton/historical-museum-seeks-black-lives-matter-coronavirus-stories

BLOCK CLUB CHICAGO
— 2 Downtown SSAs Proposed To Bring More Security To The Area After Looting The SSAs — one being called an “emergency” — would cover Michigan Avenue’s famed Mag Mile and a one-block stretch of Oak Street. – Justin Laurence (DIERSEN: Ever-increasingly, Democrats threaten to loot, riot, and burn if you do not vote for Democrats.)
https://blockclubchicago.org/2020/10/01/2-downtown-ssas-proposed-to-bring-more-security-to-the-area-after-looting/

COMMUNITY WORD
— DISGUSTING, TRAGIC: I am voting for Joe Biden for President – Ray LaHood
http://thecommunityword.com/online/blog/2020/09/30/ray-lahood-i-am-voting-for-joe-biden-for-president/

DAILY LINE
— DISGUSTING, TRAGIC: Chicagoans want money reallocated from police budget, city-sponsored survey shows – Erin Hegarty
https://thedailyline.net/chicago/10/02/2020/chicagoans-want-money-reallocated-from-police-budget-city-sponsored-survey-shows/

CENTER SQUARE
— Virtual learning could cost students loss of a year’s earnings as an adult Proponents say schools should extend school year to make up lost learning – Cole Lauterbach
https://www.thecentersquare.com/illinois/analysis-virtual-learning-could-cost-students-loss-of-a-years-earnings-as-an-adult/article_c307852c-0410-11eb-ba2d-97dc92485027.html

WIREPOINTS
— Moody’s warns Illinois again, state running out of options – Ted Dabrowski
https://wirepoints.org/moodys-warns-illinois-again-state-running-out-of-options/

MCHENRY COUNTY BLOG
— Another Red Light Camera Crook Off to Jail
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/10/01/another-red-light-camera-crook-off-to-jail/
— Skillicorn Receives Pro-Life Endorsement
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/10/01/skillicorn-receives-pro-life-endorsement/
— Second Mailing for Sager
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/10/01/second-mailing-for-sager/
— IL-14: Leaked Memo Discernment: Is Kyle Rittenhouse the Wildcard in Congressional Race? *Update: NBC News Omitted Truth*
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/10/01/rittenhouse6/
— Sheriff Bill Prim Endorses Mike Buehler for County Board Chairman
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/10/01/sheriff-bill-prim-endorses-mike-buehler-for-county-board-chairman/
— 63rd District: Northwest Herald Endorses Brian Sager
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/10/01/nwhsager1/

ILLINOIS POLICY INSTITUTE
— EXEMPTIONS AND DEDUCTIONS GIVE LOW-INCOME ILLINOISANS LESS THAN HALF TAX RATE OF ‘RICH’ – Bryce Hill
https://www.illinoispolicy.org/exemptions-and-deductions-give-low-income-illinoisans-less-than-half-tax-rate-of-rich/

ILLINOIS REVIEW
— YOUTUBE ADDS DISCLAIMER TO HERITAGE FOUNDATION VIDEO ON MAIL-IN BALLOTS
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2020/10/youtube-adds-disclaimer-to-heritage-foundation-video-on-mail-in-ballots.html

CAPITOL FAX
— Pritzker applauded for LGBTQ, gender, racial diversity on state boards, commissions (DIERSEN: Democrats and RINOs use Affirmative Action, Diversity, and Inclusion to get rid of Republicans, and especially to get rid of Republicans who are Trump supporters, conservative, patriotic, White, male, older, heterosexual, married, non-poor, gun owners, Christian, Protestant, Italian American, German American, draft avoiders, and those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.)
https://capitolfax.com/2020/10/02/pritzker-applauded-for-lgbtq-gender-racial-diversity-on-state-boards-commissions/

WASHINGTON TIMES
— Coronavirus backlash builds as politics of virus becomes evident – Cheryl K. Chumley
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2020/oct/2/coronavirus-backlash-builds-politics-virus-becomes/
— Trump says he, first lady have tested positive for the coronavirus – AP
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2020/oct/2/donald-trump-melania-test-positive-coronavirus/
— As committee bickers over subpoenas, Madigan faces challenge – AP
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2020/oct/1/as-committee-bickers-over-subpoenas-madigan-faces-/
— Wheaton: Judge turns away parents’ effort to start high school sports – AP
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2020/oct/1/judge-turns-away-parents-effort-to-start-high-scho/
— Voters come out in force for Chicago’s 1st day of voting – AP
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2020/oct/1/voters-come-out-in-force-for-chicagos-1st-day-of-v/

BREITBART
— Joe Biden Campaign Reverses Course, Will Now Go Door-to-Door Despite Saying It ‘Risks Lives of Voters’ – KYLE OLSON (DIERSEN: Because of fear of spreading COVID-19 to voters, one would expect that candidates and political organizations would not want Precinct Committeemen like me who are old, overweight, and have health problems like type 2 diabetes, to deliver campaign literature door-to-door.)
https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2020/10/01/joe-biden-campaign-reverses-course-will-now-go-door-to-door-despite-saying-it-risks-lives-of-voters/
— House Democrats Hide Amnesty, White-Collar Inflows in Coronavirus Bill – NEIL MUNRO
https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2020/10/01/house-democrats-hide-amnesty-white-collar-inflows-in-coronavirus-bailout/

BLAZE
— Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot dresses up as ‘Rona Destroyer’ to lay out Halloween guidelines Trick-or-treating is allowed, but there are restrictions. – Breck Dumas
https://www.theblaze.com/news/chicago-mayor-lori-lightfoot-dresses-up-as-rona-destroyer-to-lay-out-halloween-guidelines
— President Trump tweets that he and the first lady have tested positive for coronavirus They will begin the quarantine process immediately – Carlos Garcia
https://www.theblaze.com/news/trump-positive-coronavirus

CONSERVATIVE HQ
— Real Racists Vote For Democrats – George Rasley
https://www.conservativehq.org/post/real-racists-vote-for-democrats

DAILY CALLER
— Here’s A List Of Democrats Who Have Attacked Amy Coney Barrett For Her Faith – MARY MARGARET OLOHAN
https://dailycaller.com/2020/10/01/democrats-amy-coney-barrett-faith-catholic/

TOWNHALL REVIEW
— What Do People See in Joe Biden? Dan Proft & Amy Jacobson with John Nolte
http://townhallreview.com/2020/09/what-do-people-see-in-joe-biden-dan-proft-amy-jacobson-with-john-nolte/

THE HILL
— Trump’s test sparks fears of spread: Here’s who he met in last week – BRETT SAMUELS ,MORGAN CHALFANT AND PETER SULLIVAN
https://thehill.com/homenews/administration/519310-trumps-test-sparks-fears-of-spread-heres-who-he-met-in-last-week
— Pence, second lady test negative for coronavirus after Trump’s positive result – MORGAN CHALFANT (DIERSEN: How soon, if not already, will employers and organizations officially use COVID-19 to get rid of their employees and members who are old, overweight, and/or have health problems?)
https://thehill.com/homenews/administration/519294-pence-second-lady-test-negative-for-coronavirus-after-trumps-positive
— President Trump, Melania Trump test positive for COVID-19 – MARINA PITOFSKY, JESSE BYRNES AND LAUREN VELLA
https://thehill.com/homenews/administration/519282-president-trump-melania-trump-test-positive-for-covid-19
— The Memo: Trump COVID bombshell upends 2020 race – NIALL STANAGE
https://thehill.com/homenews/the-memo/519284-the-memo-trump-covid-bombshell-upends-2020-race

CNN
— President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump test positive for Covid-19 – Kevin Liptak, Kaitlan Collins, Betsy Klein, Jim Acosta and Paul LeBlanc
https://www.cnn.com/2020/10/01/politics/hope-hicks-positive-coronavirus/index.html

MOODY’S
— Revenue pressure from pandemic to worsen Illinois’ massive and growing pension liability without fiscal adjustments
https://m.moodys.com/research/Moodys-Revenue-pressure-from-pandemic-to-worsen-Illinois-massive-and–PBM_1242392

REUTERS
— U.S. blue states build debt stockpiles as virus aid is stymied
https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/markets/us-blue-states-build-debt-stockpiles-as-virus-aid-is-stymied/ar-BB19CrAP

NBC NEWS
— Boris Johnson shows what happens when a world leader gets Covid-19 “It could have gone either way,” Trump’s British counterpart has said after he was rushed to hospital and put into intensive care in April. – Patrick Smith
https://www.nbcnews.com/news/world/u-k-s-boris-johnson-has-showed-what-happens-when-n1241773
— Trump, first lady test positive for Covid-19 The announcement comes shortly after the president said he and the first lady were in the “quarantine process” following senior aide Hope Hicks’ positive test. – Dartunorro Clark, Hallie Jackson and Phil Helsel
https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/donald-trump/trump-first-lady-test-positive-covid-19-n1241769?cid=eml_nbn_20201002
— Internal document shows Trump officials were told to make comments sympathetic to Kyle Rittenhouse – Julia Ainsley (DIERSEN: I should write book about the operatives and the dupes who work for my critics/opponents. They make sympathetic comments about each other and about my critics/opponents. They glorify and praise, pander to, and/or give money to each other and/or to my critics/opponents. They say unfair, nasty, rude, outrageous, disgusting, false, slanderous, etc. things about me. Better yet, I should sue them. But sadly, most if not virtually all of them have severe financial, health, and/or other problems.)
https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/national-security/internal-document-shows-trump-officials-were-told-make-comments-sympathetic-n1241581

NEW YORK TIMES
— Trump’s Virus Symptoms Appear Mild So Far
https://www.nytimes.com/live/2020/10/02/world/covid-19-coronavirus
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: For hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-haters, “White supremacist” is code for those who are law enforcement officers, Trump supporters, conservative, patriotic, Republican, American, White, male, older, heterosexual, married, non-poor, gun owners, Christian, Protestant, Italian American, German American, draft avoiders (except Joe Biden and Bill Clinton), and/or those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.
https://www.nytimes.com/live/2020/10/01/us/trump-vs-biden#trump-under-pressure-to-condemn-white-supremacist-groups-does-so-briefly-in-fox-audio-interview
— Trump Tests Positive for the Coronavirus – Peter Baker and Maggie Haberman
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/10/02/us/politics/trump-covid.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: A hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-hater says “Republicans Sow Doubts About Debate Fairness.”
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/10/01/technology/republicans-doubts-debate-fairness.html
— Membership of Anti-Mask Facebook Groups Jumps Sharply – Ben Decker
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/10/01/technology/membership-of-anti-mask-facebook-groups-jumps-sharply.html

WASHINGTON POST
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: A hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-hater says “How Trump amassed a red-state army in the nation’s capital — and could do so again.”
https://www.washingtonpost.com/investigations/how-trump-amassed-a-red-state-army-in-the-nations-capital–and-could-do-so-again/2020/10/01/2f10e17c-f9d6-11ea-a275-1a2c2d36e1f1_story.html
— Trump says he and first lady have tested positive for coronavirus – Josh Dawsey and Colby Itkowitz
https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/hope-hicks-close-trump-aide-tests-positive-for-coronavirus/2020/10/01/af238f7c-0444-11eb-897d-3a6201d6643f_story.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: For hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-haters, “White supremacist” is code for those who are law enforcement officers, Trump supporters, conservative, patriotic, Republican, American, White, male, older, heterosexual, married, non-poor, gun owners, Christian, Protestant, Italian American, German American, draft avoiders (except Joe Biden and Bill Clinton), and/or those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.
https://www.washingtonpost.com/health/trump-debate-comment-pushing-black-americans-others-to-vote/2020/10/02/82517fb6-047d-11eb-b92e-029676f9ebec_story.html

NEW YORK POST
— Accused killer Kyle Rittenhouse plans to sue Biden for libel, attorney says – Yaron Steinbuch (DIERSEN: To be called a White supremacist, Nazi, KKK member, hater, racist, sexist, and/or bigot today like being called a Jew in Germany during the 1930s and 1940s. Needless-to-say, if someone calls you a White supremacist, Nazi, KKK member, hater, racist, sexist, or bigot, you should immediately sue that person.)
https://nypost.com/2020/10/01/kyle-rittenhouse-plans-to-sue-biden-for-libel-attorney-says/

FRESNO BEE
— COVID-19 was twice as contagious as experts thought when pandemic started, study says – KATIE CAMERO (DIERSEN: Because of fear of spreading COVID-19 to voters, one would expect that candidates and political organizations would not want Precinct Committeemen like me who are old, overweight, and have health problems like type 2 diabetes, to deliver campaign literature door-to-door.)
https://www.fresnobee.com/news/coronavirus/article246075430.html

WALL STREET JOURNAL
— Amazon Says More Than 19,000 Workers Have Had Positive Coronavirus Tests The biggest company to disclose such data says the number of positive cases is below what it expected – Sebastian Herrera
https://www.wsj.com/articles/amazon-says-more-than-19-000-workers-presumed-positive-for-covid-19-11601591526
— President Trump and First Lady Melania Test Positive for the Coronavirus President’s infection means he will need to cancel in-person events in the coming weeks – Rebecca Ballhaus and Catherine Lucey
https://www.wsj.com/articles/hope-hicks-top-trump-adviser-said-to-test-positive-for-coronavirus-11601602377
— Trump Tax-Return Report Fuels Democrats’ Drive to Tax the Rich Bolstering IRS enforcement could also yield more revenue, some argue – Richard Rubin (DIERSEN: Democrats and RINOs always want Republicans to pay more taxes.)
https://www.wsj.com/articles/trump-tax-return-report-fuels-democrats-drive-to-tax-the-rich-11601556978

NEWSWEEK
— Donald Trump Tests Positive for COVID-19: What is the Risk for Over-70s? – AATIF SULLEYMAN (DIERSEN: How old are you? I am 72 years old. Because of fear of spreading COVID-19 to voters, one would expect that candidates and political organizations would not want Precinct Committeemen like me who are old, overweight, and have health problems like type 2 diabetes, to deliver campaign literature door-to-door.)
https://www.newsweek.com/donald-trump-tests-positive-coronavirus-what-risk-over-70s-1535846
— Mike Pence Then Nancy Pelosi to Serve as Acting President if Trump Unable to Perform Duties – JACOB JARVIS
https://www.newsweek.com/pence-pelosi-succession-line-president-trump-covid-1535847

VANITY FAIR
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: A hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-hater says “THE TRUMP ADMINISTRATION IS REPORTEDLY SPEARHEADING A SYMPATHY CAMPAIGN FOR THE KENOSHA KILLER.”
https://www.vanityfair.com/news/2020/10/trump-administration-spearheading-sympathy-campaign-kenosha-killer

FEDERAL NEWS NETWORK
— Tests, background checks can thwart police diversity effort – ANDREW WELSH-HUGGINS (DIERSEN: GAO hired me in 1980 because it could not find a qualified Democrat, minority, female, younger person, or veteran who would take the job. IRS hired me in 1971 because it could not find a qualified Democrat, minority, female, or veteran who would take the job. The Post Office hired me in 1966 because it could not find a qualified Democrat, minority, female, or veteran who would take the job.)
https://federalnewsnetwork.com/entertainment-news/2020/10/tests-background-checks-can-thwart-police-diversity-effort/

DAILY MAIL
— Worldwide markets plunge after Trump reveals has coronavirus – ROSS IBBETSON (DIERSEN: Because of fear of spreading COVID-19 to voters, one would expect that candidates and political organizations would not want Precinct Committeemen like me who are old, overweight, and have health problems like type 2 diabetes, to deliver campaign literature door-to-door.)
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-8797483/Worldwide-markets-plunge-Trump-reveals-coronavirus.html
(FROM THE ARTICLE: Underlying health conditions and health issues, such as diabetes and obesity, also have a significant impact on how severe a case of COVID-19 might be. The CDC warned earlier this year that anyone considered ‘severely obese’ may raise risk of a severe reaction to COVID-19. Following his annual physical this year, Trump’s physician Dr. Sean Conley said Trump was 6 feet, 3 inches tall and 244 pounds. Trump, who was 73 at the time, had gained one pound since his last examination in 2019. It also showed the president’s cholesterol level had slightly improved to 167 from 196 the year before. Officially, Trump’s height and weight would equate to a body mass index (BMI) of 30.4 – a fraction over the 30.0 level to be considered obese in the lowest of three tiers. His previous doctor, Ronny Jackson, said in 2018 that Trump’s ‘overall health is excellent [but] … he would benefit from a diet that is lower in fat and carbohydrates and from a routine exercise regimen.’ Trump, the oldest president to ever take office, doesn’t drink alcohol or smoke. However, he is known to enjoy fast food, steaks and ice cream, while golfing is his primary source of exercise.)

October 1 Morning Edition

ABC7
— Early voting begins Thursday in Chicago at Loop Super Site – Sarah Schulte and Jessica D’Onofrio
https://abc7chicago.com/politics/early-voting-super-site-opens-thursday-in-loop-/6688854/
— Presidential debate 2020: McHenry County voters disappointed by Trump, Biden ‘screaming match’ – Will Jones
https://abc7chicago.com/politics/mchenry-co-voters-disappointed-by-1st-debate-screaming-match/6680012/
— Coronavirus Wisconsin: Trump plans WI rallies as state reports 2,319 new COVID-19 cases; 27 additional deaths Wisconsin set a record Wednesday for number of COVID-19 deaths – John Garcia
https://abc7chicago.com/health/trump-plans-wi-rallies-this-weekend;-state-sets-covid-19-death-toll-record/6690353/

CBS2
— Cook County Commissioner Kevin Morrison Tests Positive For COVID-19
https://chicago.cbslocal.com/2020/09/30/cook-county-commissioner-kevin-morrison-tests-positive-for-covid-19/
— ADL Says Proud Boys, Far-Right Group Mentioned By President Trump In Debate, Have Presence In And Around Illinois – Megan Hickey
https://chicago.cbslocal.com/2020/09/30/proud-boys-trump-adl-illinois/
— State’s Attorney Kim Foxx Says She Won’t Debate Opponent Pat O’Brien Because He Will Engage In ‘Trump-Like Name-Calling’ (DIERSEN: The more demographics that you share with Trump, the more that Democrats and RINOs demonize you, denigrate you, and condemn you. What demographics do you share with Trump? Trump and I are both White, male, older, heterosexual, married, overweight, non-poor, Protestant, German American, conservative, patriotic, Republican, gun owners, draft avoiders, and our ancestors have been in America for a long time. While Trump has been is a federal employee for almost 4 years, I was a federal employee for almost 30 years, and I have been a federal retiree for 23 years.)
https://chicago.cbslocal.com/2020/09/30/states-attorney-kim-foxx-says-she-wont-debate-opponent-pat-obrien-because-he-will-engage-in-trump-like-name-calling/

FOX NEWS CHICAGO
— NASCAR pulls out of Joliet’s Chicagoland Speedway – Elizabeth Matthews
https://www.fox32chicago.com/news/nascar-pulls-out-of-joliets-chicagoland-speedway

WGN TV
— CTU says CPS not prepared for reopening as more positive COVID-19 cases reported – Shannon Halligan
https://wgntv.com/news/ctu-says-cps-not-prepared-for-reopening-as-2-more-positive-covid-19-cases-reported/

WTTW
— Cook County Circuit Court Judge Candidates Ranked by 3 Bar Associations – Kristen Thometz
https://news.wttw.com/2020/09/30/cook-county-circuit-court-judge-candidates-ranked-3-bar-associations

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— Former Chicago schools chief Paul Vallas protests with Arlington Heights families, calling for in-school instruction: ‘Our young people are hostages’ – KARIE ANGELL LU
https://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/arlington-heights/ct-ahp-school-districts-rally-onsite-instruction-tl-1001-20200929-zzknmcysyzc2hp35mwmn7gfxza-story.html
— Summer protests fuel ‘critical hiring’ of veteran attorney as Illinois Supreme Court’s first diversity officer – ROSEMARY SOBOL (DIERSEN: Democrats and RINOs use Affirmative Action, Diversity, and Inclusion to get rid of Republicans, and especially to get rid of Republicans who are Trump supporters, conservative, patriotic, White, male, older, heterosexual, married, non-poor, gun owners, Christian, Protestant, Italian American, German American, draft avoiders, and those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.)
https://www.chicagotribune.com/news/breaking/ct-diversity-officer-supreme-court-20200930-gdr2ydfd3bdbbccwf6ydatkdji-story.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: For Democrats and for RINOs, “White supremacist” is code for those who are Trump supporters, conservative, patriotic, Republican, American, White, male, older, heterosexual, married, non-poor, gun owners, Christian, Protestant, Italian American, German American, draft avoiders (except Joe Biden and Bill Clinton), and/or those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.
https://www.chicagotribune.com/columns/john-kass/ct-trump-biden-debate-kass-20201001-osnvylujkzbklpfode7ozvm6mi-story.html

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— DISGUSTING, TRAGIC: Ex-pot regulator, now on Cook County Bd., offered paid help to weed shop hopefuls Bridget Degnen was among multiple ex-state employees who have sought to cash in as officials award the next round of highly lucrative pot shop licenses. – Tom Schuba
https://chicago.suntimes.com/cannabis/2020/10/1/21492469/bridget-degnen-marijuana-illinois-department-financial-regulation-cook-county-board-dispensary

DAILY HERALD
— FRONT PAGE TOP OF FOLD: As suburban mail-in ballots trickle in, election officials say safeguards prevent voting twice – Jake Griffin
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20200930/as-suburban-mail-in-ballots-trickle-in-election-officials-say-safeguards-prevent-voting-twice
— FRONT PAGE TOP OF FOLD: Correcting Trump, election officials detail strict regulations on poll watching – Jake Griffin
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20200930/correcting-trump-election-officials-detail-strict-regulations-on-poll-watching

CRAIN’S CHICAGO BUSINESS
— American Air moves ahead with 19,000 layoffs as D.C. weighs aid “I am extremely sorry we have reached this outcome,” the CEO said in a letter to employees. “It is not what you all deserve.”
https://www.chicagobusiness.com/airlines-airports/american-air-moves-ahead-19000-layoffs-dc-weighs-aid
— Allstate cutting 3,800 jobs The Northbrook-based insurance giant is eliminating 8 percent of its workforce in a move that CEO Tom Wilson said is necessary to become more price-competitive. – STEVE DANIELS
https://www.chicagobusiness.com/insurance/allstate-cutting-3800-jobs
— How deep has COVID cut retail sales? Here’s the grim tally. Clothing shops and bars and restaurants suffered big drops in the first half. Even so, a few bright spots remained. – ALBY GALLUN
https://www.chicagobusiness.com/commercial-real-estate/how-deep-has-covid-cut-retail-sales-heres-grim-tally

DEKALB DAILY CHRONICLE
— Endorsement: Illinois State Rep. District 90: Tom Demmer
https://www.daily-chronicle.com/2020/09/27/endorsement-illinois-state-rep-district-90-tom-demmer/aijv23f/

FOX ILLINOIS
— Economy plunges 31.4% in spring but big rebound expected – AP
https://foxillinois.com/news/coronavirus/economy-plunges-314-in-spring-but-big-rebound-expected

NPR ILLINOIS
— What Barrett Would Recuse Herself From: Takeaways From Senate Questionnaire – NINA TOTENBERG & KRISHNADEV CALAMUR
https://www.nprillinois.org/post/what-barrett-would-recuse-herself-takeaways-senate-questionnaire#stream/0
— Springfield Police Reforms Get Support From City Council, Skepticism From Police – MARY HANSEN
https://www.nprillinois.org/post/springfield-police-reforms-get-support-city-council-skepticism-police#stream/0
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-haters say “Trump’s Calls For Poll Watchers Raises Fears About Voter Intimidation.”
https://www.nprillinois.org/post/trumps-calls-poll-watchers-raises-fears-about-voter-intimidation#stream/0

NEWS CHANNEL 20
— Majority of Sangamon County races will automatically go to Republican candidate – Jakob Emerson
https://newschannel20.com/news/local/majority-of-sangamon-county-races-will-automatically-go-to-republican-candidate
(FROM THE ARTICLE: When you fill out your ballot this election season, you may notice many of the local races in Sangamon County are uncontested. Out of the 20 county races this year, 11 will automatically go to the Republican candidate because no Democratic candidate filed. In comparison, two uncontested races will automatically go to the Democratic candidate due to no Republican candidates filing. Kent Redfield is an Emeritus Professor of Political Science at the University of Illinois Springfield. He says the lack of Democrats running in Sangamon County is partly due to the state party’s focus and support moving north to Cook County and Chicago. “To recruit candidates, you need organization, you need a certain amount of money,” Redfield said. “The Sangamon County Democrats are down, and it’s very hard to build back up.” Redfield also said Sangamon County was a competitive race in the past, but voting patterns outside the City of Springfield have trended more conservative for decades. In total, five county positions and 15 county board positions are on the ballot for residents in 2020.)

WSIL TV
— IL Chamber of Commerce urges vote against Kilbride’s retention, financial battle brewing – Mike Miletich
https://wsiltv.com/2020/09/30/il-chamber-of-commerce-urges-vote-against-kilbrides-retention-financial-battle-brewing/

ELMHURST PATCH
— On-The-Go Elmhurst Politician Drives While Doing Job County board member Pete DiCianni is seen on Zoom sessions while driving his car. – David Giuliani
https://patch.com/illinois/elmhurst/go-elmhurst-politician-drives-while-doing-job

ELGIN PATCH
— FBI 2019 Crime Report: See Trends In Illinois  Illinois’ violent crime rate is still higher than the national average. – Shannon Antinori
https://patch.com/illinois/elgin/s/h9d8y/fbi-2019-crime-report-see-trends-in-illinois

WHEATON PATCH
— Woman, 3 Juveniles Charged With Aggravated Robbery In Wheaton Police say the juveniles stole cannabis wax while armed with an airsoft pistol. – Lisa Marie Farver
https://patch.com/illinois/wheaton/woman-3-juveniles-charged-aggravated-robbery-wheaton

LOYOLA PHOENIX
— Fakebook: Why Social Media Companies Need to Curb the Spread of Misinformation – Patrick Monnin (DIERSEN: 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. My critics/opponents do everything that they can a) to stop me from sending out GOPUSA ILLINOIS emails and b) to stop everyone from reading those emails. I should write a book about my critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes.)
http://loyolaphoenix.com/2020/09/fakebook-why-social-media-companies-need-to-curb-the-spread-of-misinformation/

CHICAGO CITY WIRE
— CPS teachers: four hour days are ‘inhumane’
https://chicagocitywire.com/stories/555709913-cps-teachers-four-hour-days-are-inhumane

CENTER SQUARE
— Illinois Chamber of Commerce opposes Kilbride – Kevin Bessler
https://www.thecentersquare.com/illinois/illinois-chamber-of-commerce-opposes-kilbride/article_949ea7bc-034b-11eb-8cc9-13801b887218.html
— Governor can shut down any part of state by ‘adjusting’ positivity rate, says state senator – Greg Bishop
https://www.thecentersquare.com/illinois/governor-can-shut-down-any-part-of-state-by-adjusting-positivity-rate-says-state-senator/article_9262c33c-034d-11eb-bdbd-938dc56d2f62.html

DUPAGE POLICY JOURNAL
— Mejia-Beal, Socialists poised to take over DuPage state house delegation
https://dupagepolicyjournal.com/stories/555767397-mejia-beal-socialists-poised-to-take-over-dupage-state-house-delegation

WASHINGTON EXAMINER
— Attorney for Kyle Rittenhouse demands Biden retract white supremacist ad featuring client – Madison Dibbl (DIERSEN: To be called a White supremacist, Nazi, KKK member, hater, racist, sexist, and/or bigot today like being called a Jew in Germany during the 1930s and 1940s. Needless-to-say, if someone calls you a White supremacist, Nazi, KKK member, hater, racist, sexist, or bigot, you should immediately sue that person.)
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/attorney-for-kyle-rittenhouse-demands-biden-retract-white-supremacist-ad-featuring-client

GOPUSA
— Chicago: Crisis Response Team – Without Cops – Would Be Sent To Mental Health Emergencies Under Proposal
https://www.gopusa.com/?p=95670

BREITBART
— Feds Plan ICE Raids on Criminal Illegal Aliens in Sanctuary Cities – John Binder (DIERSEN: Democrats see criminal illegal aliens as being soldiers in their army to defeat America.)
https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2020/09/30/report-ice-plans-raids-in-sanctuary-cities/
— Pelosi: Don’t Be ‘Intimidated’ by People Who Look Like ICE Agents, Law Enforcement at the Polls – JEFF POOR
https://www.breitbart.com/clips/2020/09/30/pelosi-dont-be-intimidated-by-people-who-look-like-ice-agents-law-enforcement-at-the-polls/

BLAZE
— Civil War: The Left’s Election-Night War Game The real movement begins in about one month
https://www.theblaze.com/glenn-beck-special/the-lefts-election-night-war-game

DAILY CALLER
— Here Are All The States That Have Extended Their Mail-In Ballot Receipt Deadline – BRIANNA LYMAN
https://dailycaller.com/2020/09/30/mail-in-voting-absentee-ballot-deadline-extension-donald-trump-joe-biden/

FEDERALIST
— Dear Chris Wallace: We Were In Kenosha, And No, White Supremacists And Militias Didn’t Cause Violence Chris Wallace and Democrats can keep pretending the right is to blame for the violence. But we were in Kenosha, talking to people on the ground. Voters know who the peaceful protesters are and who the rioters are. – Evita Duffy and Kylee Zempel
https://thefederalist.com/2020/10/01/dear-chris-wallace-we-were-in-kenosha-and-no-white-supremacists-and-militias-didnt-cause-violence/

WESTERN JOURNAL
— Biden’s Biggest Debate Mistake Comes to Light as Rittenhouse’s Legal Team Issues Demand – Jared Harris (DIERSEN: To be called a White supremacist, Nazi, KKK member, hater, racist, sexist, and/or bigot today like being called a Jew in Germany during the 1930s and 1940s. Needless-to-say, if someone calls you a White supremacist, Nazi, KKK member, hater, racist, sexist, or bigot, you should immediately sue that person.)
https://www.westernjournal.com/bidens-biggest-debate-mistake-comes-light-rittenhouses-legal-team-issues-demand/

LEGAL INSURRECTION
— Debate Transcript Shows Trump Did Not “Refuse to Denounce” White Supremacists, Contrary to Media Narrative – Mary Chastain
https://legalinsurrection.com/2020/09/debate-transcript-shows-trump-did-not-refuse-to-denounce-white-supremacists-contrary-to-media-narrative/

NOQ REPORT
— Media claims President Trump won’t denounce white supremacists. Let’s go to the tape… That one didn’t take long to debunk. – CQ Livingston
https://noqreport.com/2020/09/30/media-claims-president-trump-wont-denounce-white-supremacists-lets-go-to-the-tape/

CAMPUS REFORM
— ISU coach abruptly resigns, but not without reminding everyone that ‘all lives matter’ – Kyle Reynolds
https://campusreform.org/?id=15803

THE HILL
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-haters raise the specter of election violence.
https://thehill.com/opinion/campaign/519004-presidential-debate-raises-the-specter-of-election-violence
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: For Democrats and for RINOs, “White supremacist” is code for those who are Trump supporters, conservative, patriotic, Republican, American, White, male, older, heterosexual, married, non-poor, gun owners, Christian, Protestant, Italian American, German American, draft avoiders (except Joe Biden and Bill Clinton), and/or those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.
https://thehill.com/homenews/administration/518992-trump-says-proud-boys-should-stand-down-after-backlash-to-debate
https://thehill.com/homenews/administration/519022-trump-upends-own-messaging-with-black-voters
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: A hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-hater says “GOP lawmakers gloomy, back on defense after debate fiasco.”
https://thehill.com/homenews/senate/519066-gop-lawmakers-gloomy-back-on-defense-after-debate-fiasco

POLITICO
— At White House’s urging, Republicans launch anti-tech blitz ahead of election Trump has allies in the Senate dialing up their offensive against Silicon Valley’s liability protections – CRISTIANO LIMA and JOHN HENDEL (DIERSEN: My critics/opponents want Google, Facebook, etc. to censure www.gopillinois.com and to censure GOPUSA ILLINOIS emails.)
https://www.politico.com/news/2020/10/01/republicans-launch-anti-tech-blitz-424254
— Americans Increasingly Believe Violence is Justified if the Other Side Wins Our research detected an uptick in recent months in the share of Americans willing to condone political unrest. – LARRY DIAMOND, LEE DRUTMAN, TOD LINDBERG, NATHAN P. KALMOE and LILLIANA MASON (DIERSEN: Ever-increasingly, hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-haters make it clear that whichever candidates win the November 3, 2020 election, hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-haters will get rid of 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, draft avoiders (except Joe Biden and Bill Clinton), and those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.)
https://www.politico.com/news/magazine/2020/10/01/political-violence-424157

NBC NEWS
— Historic California law establishes path to reparations for Black people, descendants of slaves – Alicia Victoria Lozano (DIERSEN: How much reparations do Trump-haters want you to pay? From want I see, the more of the following that you are, the more reparations that Trump-haters want you to pay: law enforcement officer, Trump supporter, conservative, patriotic, Republican, American, White, male, older, heterosexual, married, non-poor, gun owner, Christian, Protestant, Italian American, German American, draft avoider, and/or if your ancestors have been in America for a long time.)
https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/historic-california-law-establishes-path-reparations-black-people-descendants-slaves-n1241627

CBS NEWS
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: For Democrats and for RINOs, “White supremacist” is code for those who are Trump supporters, conservative, patriotic, Republican, American, White, male, older, heterosexual, married, non-poor, gun owners, Christian, Protestant, Italian American, German American, draft avoiders (except Joe Biden and Bill Clinton), and/or those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.
https://www.cbsnews.com/video/trump-owes-america-an-apology-for-remarks-on-white-supremacy-adl-leader-says/

MSNBC
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: For Democrats and for RINOs, “White supremacist” is code for those who are Trump supporters, conservative, patriotic, Republican, American, White, male, older, heterosexual, married, non-poor, gun owners, Christian, Protestant, Italian American, German American, draft avoiders (except Joe Biden and Bill Clinton), and/or those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.
https://www.msnbc.com/rachel-maddow-show/pressed-white-supremacists-trump-answers-trumpian-way-n1241679

NEW YORK TIMES
— Trump’s Tax Avoidance Is a Tax on the Rest of Us The majority of taxpayers can’t afford the expensive professional advice on which successful tax-avoidance strategies depend. – Brooke Harrington (DIERSEN: I worked for IRS for almost 9 years and I worked for GAO on audits of IRS for 3 years. Tax evasion is illegal. Tax avoidance is legal. What did you do to avoid paying higher federal taxes? Instead of renting, I bought the following and deducted mortgage interest and real estate taxes: a) a new town home in University Park in 1972, b) a studio condo in the Outer Drive East (ODE) building in downtown Chicago in 1974, and c) a one bedroom condo in the ODE building in 1976. My wife and I bought a home in Wheaton in 1978 and we had one built in Wheaton in 1984. Instead of spending my time and money on other things, I paid for and deducted tuition, fees, and books a) to earn a job-related MBA from Loyola on 1976, b) to pass the job-related CPA examination on my first attempt in 1979, c) to earn a job-related master’s degree in accounting from DePaul in 1980, d) to pass the job-related Certified Internal Auditor examination on my first attempt in 1981, and e) to earn a job-related master’s degree in financial markets and trading from IIT in 1997.)
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/09/30/opinion/trump-taxes.html

WASHINGTON POST
— Right-wing voices are dominating Facebook after the first presidential debate Nearly every top post is a from pro-Trump commentator, a major shift even from 2016. – Kevin Schaul and
Kevin Uhrmacher
https://www.washingtonpost.com/graphics/2020/elections/debate-facebook-sharing/
— Trump’s ‘stand by’ remark puts the Proud Boys in the spotlight – Derek Hawkins, Cleve R. Wootson Jr. and Craig Timberg
https://www.washingtonpost.com/nation/2020/09/30/proudboys1001/
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: For Democrats and for RINOs, “White supremacist” is code for those who are Trump supporters, conservative, patriotic, Republican, American, White, male, older, heterosexual, married, non-poor, gun owners, Christian, Protestant, Italian American, German American, draft avoiders (except Joe Biden and Bill Clinton), and/or those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.
https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2020/09/30/trump-backs-violent-white-supremacists-theres-no-way-around-it/

LOS ANGELES TIMES
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: For Democrats and for RINOs, “White supremacist” is code for those who are Trump supporters, conservative, patriotic, Republican, American, White, male, older, heterosexual, married, non-poor, gun owners, Christian, Protestant, Italian American, German American, draft avoiders (except Joe Biden and Bill Clinton), and/or those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.
https://www.latimes.com/politics/story/2020-10-01/trump-debate-voters-white-supremacy-proud-boys

USA TODAY
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Those who promote LGBTQ work against those who are religious, conservative, and/or Republican.
https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2020/10/01/after-ginsburgs-death-activists-worry-lgbtq-rights-could-disappear/3547490001/
— Facebook bans ads that seek to delegitimize the election or make false claims about voting – Jessica Guynn (DIERSEN: What percent of Facebook employees anti-law enforcement, anti-Trump, anti-conservative, anti-patriotic, anti-Republican, anti-American, anti-White, anti-male, anti-older people, anti-heterosexuals, anti-married people, anti-non-poor people, anti-gun owners, anti-Christian, anti-Protestant, anti-Italian American, anti-German American, anti-draft avoiders (except Joe Biden and Bill Clinton), and/or anti-those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time – 98%, 99%, 100%?)
https://www.usatoday.com/story/tech/2020/09/30/facebook-bans-ads-delegitimize-election-make-false-voting-claims/5875095002/
— Companies will release diversity data – Jessica Guynn (DIERSEN: Democrats and RINOs use Affirmative Action, Diversity, and Inclusion to get rid of Republicans, and especially to get rid of Republicans who are law enforcement officers, 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://www.usatoday.com/story/money/2020/09/29/amazon-target-chevron-wells-fargo-diversity-workforce-data-eeo-1/3574530001/

WALL STREET JOURNAL
— College Common App Drops Question About Discipline, Citing Racial Disparities Black applicants reported they were suspended or expelled more than twice as often as white applicants – Melissa Korn
https://www.wsj.com/articles/college-common-app-drops-question-about-discipline-citing-racial-disparities-11601494201

BLOOMBERG
— Exelon Exit Will Gut 74% of an Illinois School District’s Taxes – Shruti Singh and Will Wade
https://www.bloombergquint.com/business/exelon-exit-will-gut-74-of-an-illinois-school-district-s-taxes

DALLAS MORNING STAR
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: For Democrats and for RINOs, “White supremacist” is code for those who are Trump supporters, conservative, patriotic, Republican, American, White, male, older, heterosexual, married, non-poor, gun owners, Christian, Protestant, Italian American, German American, draft avoiders (except Joe Biden and Bill Clinton), and/or those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.
https://www.dallasnews.com/opinion/editorials/2020/10/01/president-trump-had-an-opportunity-to-reject-white-supremacy-and-didnt/

DAILY TROJAN
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Pot smokers say “Cannabis drug testing is unethical and a violation of privacy.”
https://dailytrojan.com/2020/10/01/cannabis-drug-testing-is-unethical-and-a-violation-of-privacy/

U.S. NEWS & WORLD REPORT
— Democrats Say ‘Why Bother?’ After Chaotic Debate The first debate was a debacle and a number of lawmakers say Biden shouldn’t bother to debate Trump again. – Susan Milligan
https://www.usnews.com/news/elections/articles/2020-09-30/chaotic-trump-biden-debate-prompts-calls-to-cancel-the-rest

ATLANTIC
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: For Democrats and for RINOs, “White supremacist” is code for those who are Trump supporters, conservative, patriotic, Republican, American, White, male, older, heterosexual, married, non-poor, gun owners, Christian, Protestant, Italian American, German American, draft avoiders (except Joe Biden and Bill Clinton), and/or those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.
https://www.theatlantic.com/politics/archive/2020/10/hr-mcmaster-trump-proud-boys-and-white-supremacy/616554/

CITY JOURNAL
— Defending the Integrated Suburb – Howard Husock (DIERSEN: Ever-increasingly, Democrats and RINOs use the lack of those who are minority, poor, LGBTQ, illegal aliens, recent immigrants, non-Christian, non-Italian American, and/or non-German-American in municipalities to viciously demonize, denigrate, and condemn Republicans in those municipalities, and especially those Republicans who are Trump supporters, conservative, patriotic, White, male, older, heterosexual, married, non-poor, gun owners, Christian, Protestant, Italian American, German American, draft avoiders, and those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time. I should write a book about RINOs in Wheaton who have lots of religious, government, political, and/or financial clout who focus on demonizing, denigrating, and condemning Republicans.)
https://www.city-journal.org/trump-biden-suburbs-racism-debate

INSIDE PUBLIC ACCOUNTING
— The Illinois CPA Society wants to find out what’s driving the decline in individuals pursuing the CPA credential. (DIERSEN: My Democrat IRS superiors, supervisors, coworkers, and subordinates were furious when I passed the CPA examination on my first attempt in 1979 when I was 30 years old. It frustrated their efforts to get rid of me just like my earning an MBA from Loyola in 1976 did.)
http://insidepublicaccounting.com/2020/09/whats-clogging-the-cpa-pipeline/
(FROM THE ARTICLE: To that end, the organization has launched a new in-depth research project, anchored by a survey aimed at understanding why some accounting students and young professionals don’t finish or never even consider the CPA exam. Through the survey, targeting accounting and finance students and professionals under the age of 35, ICPAS hopes to uncover trends and key issues that will provide a deeper understanding of the perceptions and value drivers that separate those pursuing a CPA from those who take a pass. The survey results will be used to help develop strategies for promoting the CPA credential and ensuring its sustainability and relevance moving forward. “Earning the CPA credential is one of the most notable ways to establish your professional identity and exhibit a high level of competence in the accounting and finance profession, yet we are witnessing a nationwide decline in new CPAs,” says ICPAS president and CEO Todd Shapiro. “While this trend is not unique to Chicago, Illinois or the Midwest, as a professional membership organization serving CPAs for nearly 120 years, we feel compelled to try to identify the driving factors for the decline.”)

GUARDIAN
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: For Democrats and for RINOs, “White supremacist” is code for those who are Trump supporters, conservative, patriotic, Republican, American, White, male, older, heterosexual, married, non-poor, gun owners, Christian, Protestant, Italian American, German American, draft avoiders (except Joe Biden and Bill Clinton), and/or those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2020/oct/01/proud-boys-white-supremacist-group-law-enforcement-agencies

September 30 Evening Edition

ABC7
— ‘Keep Chicago out of your lying mouth’; in presidential debate reaction, Lightfoot calls out Trump for gun violence comment Trump used Chicago as an example of a Democratic-led city full of violence
https://abc7chicago.com/politics/lightfoot-to-trump-keep-chicago-out-of-your-lying-mouth/6671765/
— Changes to be announced after night of bitter on-stage clashes between Trump, Biden – AP
https://abc7chicago.com/politics/debate-changes-coming-after-chaotic-1st-night-commission-says/6673754/

NBC5
— A Lesson From Trump Taxes: an Underfunded IRS Is Outmatched The IRS has tended to pursue taxpayers of modest means more aggressively than they have high-powered businesspeople – Marcy Gordon and Paul Wiseman (DIERSEN: Virtually all, if not all IRS employees are Democrats. I worked for IRS for almost 9 years 1971-1980, the last 5 1/2 years of which at the GS-12 Step 1-5 levels, currently $85,084-$96,431/year. I worked for GAO on audits of IRS’s Criminal Investigation Division for 3 years at the GS-13 Step-1-3 levels, currently $101,176-$107,922/year. Democrats use tax return information to destroy Republicans. In 1978, the Democrats at Money Magazine and the Democrats at IRS used my tax returns to hint/imply/argue/shout that my education deductions were improper and should be disallowed. They hinted/implied/argued/shouted that the graduate business courses that I had taken at Loyola 1972-1976 and the graduate accounting courses that I had taken at DePaul 1976-1977 a) were not job-related, b) did not help me carry out my job duties, c) were taken by me to qualify me for a “new trade or business,” d) were taken by me to get a job in the private sector, and e) were a distraction. To get rid of me, my Democrat IRS superiors had me “under investigation” 1974-1977. SEE GAO DECISION: http://www.gao.gov/products/463866 During the 1970s, IRS purposely kept its definition of “commuting area” vague so that it could use it to punish or to reward its employees. When my IRS Democrat superiors succeeded in getting rid of the IRS manager who had promoted me in 1972, 1973, and 1974, they used an extremely broad definition of “commuting area” for its downtown Chicago office to disallow my partial day per diem claims. They hinted/implied/argued that my partial day per diem claims were fraudulent. Needless-to-say, that ended my IRS career. They would not have done that if I had been a Democrat, a minority, a female, or a veteran.)
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/a-lesson-from-trump-taxes-an-underfunded-irs-is-outmatched/2347076/

CBS2
— Judge Tells Indiana To Count Ballots Mailed By Election Day
https://chicago.cbslocal.com/2020/09/30/judge-tells-indiana-to-count-ballots-mailed-by-election-day/

FOX NEWS CHICAGO
— Far-right extremist group ‘Proud Boys’ celebrates after Trump callout during debate – AP
https://www.fox32chicago.com/news/far-right-extremist-group-proud-boys-celebrates-after-trump-callout-during-debate

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— AS THE DEMOCRAT PARTY’S STRANGLEHOLD ON ILLINOIS TIGHTENS: State finances bleak with or without ‘fair’ tax adoption – CHARLES SELLE
https://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/lake-county-news-sun/opinion/ct-lns-selle-fair-tax-st-1001-20200930-qydo6z3qrfhazk2fptkun2ikuq-story.html
— How the census delay could hand control of Illinois redistricting to the GOP – CHRISTOPHER Z. MOONEY
https://www.chicagotribune.com/opinion/commentary/ct-opinion-census-coronavirus-redistricting-illinois-20200929-kzvquucrwvai7gubina33ul54y-story.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: The more of the following that you are, the more that hate-filled, Trump-hating, Trump-haters call you a White supremacist: Trump supporter, conservative, patriotic, White, male, older, overweight/obese, Republican, Protestant, German American, non-poor, draft avoider, gun owner, and if your ancestors have been in America for a long time.
https://www.chicagotribune.com/election-2020/ct-trump-proud-boys-white-supremacy-20200930-bg5hrilhfzd3dh6gqpnslump4e-story.html
https://www.chicagotribune.com/election-2020/ct-trump-white-supremacists-proud-boys-20200930-7ron777sfjgg5bbxszutte2moe-story.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: A hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-hater says “Debate made clear the gravest threat to the election is Trump himself.”
https://www.chicagotribune.com/election-2020/ct-nw-nyt-trump-debate-election-analysis-20200930-w5wzlqe6fjhwdg3qvrjhvukw2a-story.html
— Early voting kicks off Thursday in Chicago, suburban Cook County later in October – JOHN BYRNE and RICK PEARSON
https://www.chicagotribune.com/politics/ct-chicago-early-voting-starts-20200930-whsiuc2x2zez7lyr5dhr2nxhxy-story.html
— DISGUSTING, TRAGIC: Evanston City Council designates street in front of high school as Black Lives Matter Way – GENEVIEVE BOOKWALTER (DIERSEN: To promote BLM is to promote hatred against Whites, and especially against Whites who are law enforcement officers, Trump supporters, conservative, patriotic, Republican, American, male, older, heterosexual, married, non-poor, gun owners, Christian, Protestant, Italian American, German American, draft avoiders (except Joe Biden and Bill Clinton), and/or those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.)
https://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/evanston/ct-evr-black-lives-matter-way-eths-tl-1001-20200930-mqw76f37tvapflkv7tinabgphy-story.html
— ‘Political propaganda’ or ‘essential public health messages’? Government-sponsored food boxes include a letter from Trump, and some Chicago food pantries are removing it. – ALEXIA ELEJALDE-RUIZ (DIERSEN: What percent of those who run food pantries hate Trump?)
https://www.chicagotribune.com/business/ct-biz-food-boxes-trump-letter-20200930-wu2pzrw2dbbohicrf2u6ppq4cm-story.html
— ‘Look at Chicago, what’s going on in Chicago?’ When Trump talks about Chicago, we track it. – KORI RUMORE
https://www.chicagotribune.com/news/breaking/ct-trump-tweets-quotes-chicago-htmlstory.html
— Republican U.S. Senate candidate Mark Curran said he didn’t like Trump’s debate tone but is still ‘all in’: “He probably doesn’t need my advice, and what I know about him is he’s not going to take my advice — we’re different people,” the GOP candidate, who’s facing Democratic incumbent U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin, tells The Spin. But he’d probably advise him to tone it down. Curran, who says he’s “all in” for Trump, said he thinks of his late mother and conservative seniors still living who are watching this and “want to see manners, they don’t like the interrupting.” Asked about the president’s decision not to denounce white supremacists and his comments from the podium for the extremist group Proud Boys to “stand down and stand by,” Curran said he didn’t know what that meant. “I think the majority of people that are conservative want nothing to do with that kind of organization. And really, I’m Catholic, so it’s not really a conservative or liberal thing. We (the church and its members) would never approve of people that act that way.” – LISA DONOVAN
https://www.chicagotribune.com/politics/ct-rahm-emanuel-chris-christie-trump-debate-proud-boys-comments-spin-20200930-qoggs5qf2jg2vfr2lg4t76et7e-story.html
— Indiana mail-in ballots postmarked by Election Day can be counted through Nov. 13, judge rules – ALEXANDRA KUKULKA
https://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/post-tribune/ct-ptb-judge-extendes-mail-ballot-deadline-st-1001-20200930-xp64gvvja5c6dixncy42mmrdvq-story.html

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— Itching to vote? More than 57,000 Illinois voters have already weighed in as requests for mail ballots top 2 million Chicago has reported 437,568 voters requesting mail ballots, while Cook County’s election officials recorded 354,032 ballot requests in the suburbs — the most for a county election agency in the state. – By Rachel Hinton
https://chicago.suntimes.com/politics/2020/9/30/21495630/vote-mail-illinois-voters-ballots-2-million-early-voting-election-day
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: A hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-hater says “Joe Biden to blustering Donald Trump at debate: ‘Will you shut up, man’ Trump hijacked this debate, but it doesn’t mean he won it.”
https://chicago.suntimes.com/columnists/2020/9/29/21494317/joe-biden-blustering-donald-trump-presidential-debate-shut-up-man
— Self-described ‘cautious’ Cook County pol tests positive for COVID-19: ‘I’m not a person who would touch doorknobs’ Commissioner Kevin Morrison and Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle appeared together last Wednesday at an event. A spokesman said Preckwinkle tested negative on Tuesday. – Rachel Hinton
https://chicago.suntimes.com/politics/2020/9/30/21496029/cook-county-commissioner-kevin-morrison-positive-covid-19-coronavirus-preckwinkle
— Presidential debate commission discusses muting candidate microphones after ‘out of control’ first debate One possibility among several being discussed is to give the moderator the ability to cut off the microphone of one of the debate participants while his opponent is talking, a source told the Associated Press.
https://chicago.suntimes.com/politics/2020/9/30/21495792/trump-biden-debate-commission-president-mute-microphones-off
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: A hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-haters say “Dear Wisconsin, you are so much better than Donald Trump.”
https://chicago.suntimes.com/2020/9/30/21495142/wisconsin-swing-state-2020-presidential-election-trump-biden-milwaukee-green-bay-politics-editorial

DAILY HERALD
— Voting lawsuits pile up across US as election approaches – AP
https://www.dailyherald.com/article/20200930/news/309309895/
— Libertarian candidate to join 6th District congressional debate
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20200930/libertarian-candidate-to-join-6th-district-congressional-debate
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: A hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-hater says “Here’s the reality behind Trump’s claims about mail voting.”
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20200930/heres-the-reality-behind-trumps-claims-about-mail-voting

DEKALB DAILY CHRONICLE
— Endorsement: Illinois State Representative, District 70: Jeff Keicher
https://www.daily-chronicle.com/2020/09/28/endorsement-illinois-state-representative-district-70-jeff-keicher/a54abxz/

NPR ILLINOIS
— Extremism Watchers Raise Concerns Over Trump Failing To Condemn White Supremacists – HANNAH ALLAM (DIERSEN: The more of the following that you are, the more that hate-filled, Trump-hating, Trump-haters call you an extremist and White supremacist: Trump supporter, conservative, patriotic, White, male, older, overweight/obese, Republican, Protestant, German American, non-poor, draft avoider, gun owners, and if your ancestors have been in America for a long time.)
https://www.nprillinois.org/post/extremism-watchers-raise-concerns-over-trump-failing-condemn-white-supremacists#stream/0

WSPY NEWS
— Republican State Senators Stewart and Syverson Critical of Shut Down Order – Ethan Kruger
http://www.wspynews.com/news/republican-state-senators-critical-of-shut-down-order/article_42bbe9a0-0332-11eb-9097-a7a54f86a1f4.html

ILLINOIS STATE BAR ASSOCIATION
— JUDICIAL EVALUATIONS
https://www.isba.org/sites/default/files/judicialevaluations/2020general/18circuit.pdf

DUPAGE JUDICIAL ETHICS
— JUDICIAL REVIEW
https://www.dupagejudicialethics.com/
(FROM THE POSTING: Judicial ethics are the critical norms and standards that bear on judges and affect such matters as independence, impartiality and the avoidance of impropriety. It is important to elect experienced, qualified and impartial judges in DuPage. After an in depth review, we have no choice but to advance the conversation around the lacking qualifications of many DuPage judicial candidates in 2020. Learn more below.)

ILLINOIS REVIEW
— ‘CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY’ IS JUST ANOTHER TERM FOR SOCIALISM
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2020/09/corporate-social-responsibility-is-just-another-term-for-socialism.html
— EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT AMY CONEY BARRETT
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2020/09/everything-you-need-to-know-about-amy-coney-barrett-1-1.html

CAPITOL FAX
— 2,273 new cases, 35 additional deaths, 1,632 in hospitals, 3.6 percent positivity rate, IDPH issues Halloween guidance
https://capitolfax.com/2020/09/30/2273-new-cases-35-additional-deaths-1632-in-hospitals-36-percent-positivity-rate-idph-issues-halloween-guidance/
— Money becoming a factor in Kilbride retention
https://capitolfax.com/2020/09/30/money-becoming-a-factor-in-kilbride-retention/
— Vote by mail applications top 2 million here
https://capitolfax.com/2020/09/30/vote-by-mail-applications-top-2-million-here/
— Syverson appears to claim state is “adjusting” positivity rate
https://capitolfax.com/2020/09/30/syverson-appears-to-claim-state-is-adjusting-positivity-rate/

PATRIOT POST
— Suburban ‘White Privilege’ Democrats The Biden/Harris yard signs sprouting up project much more than a political preference. – Mark Alexander
https://patriotpost.us/alexander/73836-suburban-white-privilege-democrats-2020-09-30

ASSOCIATED PRESS
— President Trump’s Coronavirus Remarks Weigh On Minds of Senior Voters – Tamara Lush
https://www.baynews9.com/fl/tampa/health/2020/09/25/president-trump-s-coronavirus-remarks-weigh-on-minds-of-senior-voters

NEW YORK TIMES
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: The more of the following that you are, the more that hate-filled, Trump-hating, Trump-haters call you a White supremacist: Trump supporter, conservative, patriotic, White, male, older, overweight/obese, Republican, Protestant, German American, non-poor, draft avoider, gun owners, and if your ancestors have been in America for a long time.
https://www.nytimes.com/live/2020/09/30/us/presidential-debate
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/09/30/us/elections/republicans-trump-white-supremacy.html

WASHINGTON POST
— Debate commission says it will change structure to ensure more ‘orderly discussion’ – John Wagner, Felicia Sonmez and Amy B Wang
https://www.washingtonpost.com/elections/2020/09/30/trump-biden-live-updates/
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-haters say “Trump incessantly interrupts and insults Biden as they spar in acrimonious first debate.”
https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/debate-trump-biden/2020/09/30/722499a8-0274-11eb-b7ed-141dd88560ea_story.html

WALL STREET JOURNAL
— The Wealth Gap Shrinks The three years before the pandemic saw big gains for lower earners. – Editorial
https://www.wsj.com/articles/the-wealth-gap-shrinks-11601420393
— The Left’s Unhealthy Interest in Amy Coney Barrett’s Adopted Kids Social science finds no evidence that being raised by white parents is harmful to black children. – Jason L. Riley
https://www.wsj.com/articles/the-lefts-unhealthy-interest-in-amy-coney-barretts-adopted-kids-11601418452

NEWSWEEK
— States Donating the Most to Donald Trump vs. Joe Biden – ANDREW LISA
https://www.newsweek.com/states-donating-most-donald-trump-vs-joe-biden-1533656
(FROM THE ARTICLE: #49. Illinois Total Illinois presidential campaign donations: $14.2 million (#6 highest among states) Presidential campaign donations per capita: $1.12 Donations to Donald Trump: $7 million (49.7% of all donations) Donations to Joe Biden: $7.1 million (50.3% of all donations) State fundraising advantage: Joe Biden (+$73,000) Despite being ahead in donations by only a small margin in Illinois, Biden shouldn’t have too hard a time competing there—the state voted for a Democrat in the past seven presidential contests in a row. With 20 electoral votes, it’s the biggest prize in the Midwest.)

September 30 Morning Edition

DUPAGE COUNTY ELECTION DIVISION
— Precinct Committeeperson (DIERSEN: So far, what has your Republican Precinct Committeeman/Captain done to help elect Republican candidates? Since 2000, I have made GOPUSA ILLINOIS emails available to Republican candidates, their political consultants, their campaign managers, their staff members, their volunteers, etc. Last Friday, I finished hand-delivering door-to-door the following to all 150 homes in my precinct a) that had at least one Republican or Independent voter and b) that had no Democrat yard signs: joint candidate piece from the Milton Township Republican Organization, sample ballot, an Illinois Family Institute Trump/Biden comparison piece, literature from the other 13 Republican candidates on the ballot in my precinct in contested races (Mark Curran, Jeanne Ives, Amy Grant, Christopher Kachiroubas, Robert Grogan, Richard Jorgensen, Babette Holder Youngberg, Timothy Elliott, Timothy Whelan, Ann Celine Walsh, Monique O’Toole, James McCluskey, and Richard Felice), and my GOPUSA Illinois business card. 900 of the aforesaid 2,400 pieces had to be folded to fit inside the envelopes provided by the DuPage County Republican Central Committee. The 150 envelopes had a) 358 mailing labels on them provided by the DuPage County Election Division, one for each individual Republican or Independent voter and b) my return address label.)
https://www.dupageco.org/Election/Candidates_and_Campaigns/48691/
(FROM THE POSTING: Expectations of a precinct committeeperson: . . .Provide candidate and election information to the voters.)

ABC
— First presidential debate: Chaos as Trump, Biden lash, interrupt each other – AP
https://abc7chicago.com/politics/chaotic-first-debate-taunts-overpower-trump-biden-visions/6669527/

CBS2
— President Trump Brings Up Gun Violence In Chicago As He Attacks Joe Biden On Issue Of ‘Law And Order’ In First 2020 Presidential Debate
https://chicago.cbslocal.com/2020/09/30/president-trump-invokes-gun-violence-in-chicago-as-he-attacks-joe-biden-on-issue-of-law-and-order-in-first-2020-presidential-debate/

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— Biden releases taxes, paid $287000 last year – AP
https://www.pressreader.com/usa/chicago-sun-times/20200930/281685437293023

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— Final choices for the U.S. House (DIERSEN: Republican endorsements: Bost, Davis, Miller, Kinzinger, King, and LaHood)
https://www.chicagotribune.com/opinion/editorials/ct-edit-ushouse2-underwood-davis-miller-king-lahood-20200930-ojbprw5ym5dpfdtkzuvdwy4lcm-story.html
— Trump banned ‘divisive’ and ‘anti-American’ racial sensitivity training at companies that do business with the US. Diversity experts are worried. – ABDEL JIMENEZ (DIERSEN: Democrats and RINOs use Affirmative Action, Diversity, and Inclusion to get rid of Republicans, and especially to get rid of Republicans who are law enforcement officers, 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://www.chicagotribune.com/business/ct-biz-federal-contractors-president-trump-ban-diversity-training-20200929-5uzblt3o3zgmliy7ddx2tbskgi-story.html
— AUGUST 31, 2020 FLASHBACK: Ex-candidate Brandon Dothager voted out as Highland precinct committeeman – ALEXANDRA KUKULKA (DIERSEN: I should write a book about those who have been the most critical of what I have done as a Republican Precinct Committeeman since 1999 and as a GOPUSA Illinois Editor since 2000 and what I did as a TAPROOT Republicans of Illinois chairman 2005-2012, Wheaton Chamber of Commerce Government Affairs Committee member 2003-2011, Milton Township Republican Organization webmaster 2008-2010 and 2000-2004, Illinois Center Right Coalition Steering Committee member 2003-2007, and American Association of Political Consultants Midwest Chapter board member 2001-2004.)
https://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/post-tribune/ct-ptb-dothager-voted-out2-st-0901-20200831-epvylmmqdjaqni4ddgbfztrgce-story.html
— As shifting deadlines create confusion over census count, Chicago officials warn communities of color: ‘Our future is in jeopardy.’ – SOPHIE SHERRY
https://www.chicagotribune.com/news/breaking/ct-census-deadline-illinois-state-officials-20200929-f5fo6nwalzgw5kgzdi6sbo7cn4-story.html

DAILY HERALD
— Endorsement: Babette Holder Youngberg for DuPage County recorder of deeds
https://www.dailyherald.com/discuss/20200930/endorsement-babette-holder-youngberg-for-dupage-county-recorder-of-deeds
— Endorsement: Chris Kachiroubas for DuPage County circuit court clerk.
https://www.dailyherald.com/discuss/20200930/endorsement-chris-kachiroubas-for-dupage-county-circuit-court-clerk
— Endorsement: Bob Grogan for DuPage County auditor.
https://www.dailyherald.com/discuss/20200930/endorsement-bob-grogan-for-dupage-county-auditor
— Editorial: Richard Jorgensen for DuPage County coroner.
https://www.dailyherald.com/discuss/20200930/editorial-richard-jorgensen-for-dupage-county-coroner
— Endorsement: Sandy Wegman for Kane County recorder of deeds
https://www.dailyherald.com/discuss/20200930/endorsement-sandy-wegman-for-kane-county-recorder-of-deeds
— Endorsement: Dan Yost for state representative from Illinois House Dist. 61
https://www.dailyherald.com/discuss/20200930/endorsement-dan-yost-for-state-representative-from-illinois-house-dist-61
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Hardcopy includes endorsements of Republican DuPage County Board candidates Puchalski, Krajewski, Elliott, and Larsen.
https://www.dailyherald.com/

BGA
— State Lax in Enforcing Law Meant to Track, Support Minority-owned Businesses Illinois three years ago began requiring firms getting tax breaks through a state jobs program to report how much they spent with minority- and women-owned vendors. But it has turned into little more than a bureaucratic paper shuffle that collects little useful information. – Alex Ruppenthal (DIERSEN: My Democrat superiors in the federal government were not lax in reporting their progress a) in hiring, retaining, and promoting young Democrat minorities and young Democrat females and b) in getting rid of their employees who were Republican, White, male, and/or non-veteran who they had not promoted to GS-13 (currently $101,176) by age 25, GS-14 (currently $119,559) by age 30, GS-15 (currently $140,634) by age 35, and Senior Executive Service (currently $170,800) by age 40. Extremely few federal employees make the aforesaid promotion deadlines.)
https://www.bettergov.org/news/state-lax-in-enforcing-law-meant-to-track-support-minority-owned-businesses/

CAPITOL FAX
— House Special Investigating Committee coverage roundup
https://capitolfax.com/2020/09/30/house-special-investigating-committee-coverage-roundup/
— Vote by mail applications top 2 million here
https://capitolfax.com/2020/09/30/vote-by-mail-applications-top-2-million-here/

SPRINGFIELD STATE JOURNAL REGISTER
— Partisan divide on full display during House special investigations hearing – Doug Finke
https://www.sj-r.com/news/20200929/partisan-divide-on-full-display-during-house-special-investigations-hearing

MADISON RECORD
— Lawyers outside Kilbride district go big with $1 million in a week; Nearly all came from trial bar in Cook, Madison, St. Clair counties – Steve Korri
https://madisonrecord.com/stories/555775056-lawyers-outside-kilbride-district-go-big-with-1-million-in-a-week-nearly-all-came-from-trial-bar-in-cook-madison-st-clair-counties

RIVER BENDER
— Metro East Republicans Respond to Pritzker Administration’s Threats to Illinois Residents for Graduated Tax Amendment
https://www.riverbender.com/articles/details/metro-east-republicans-respond-to-pritzker-administrations-threats-to-illinois-residents-for-graduated-tax-amendment-44778.cfm

MDJ ONLINE
— Dem Chairman calls talk of Madigan subpoena ‘premature’ – SARAH MANSUR
https://www.mdjonline.com/neighbor_newspapers/extra/news/gop-members-grill-comed-exec-on-madigan-s-role-in-bribery-scheme/article_691b1a02-256b-5b4b-94e2-2b1a572e2873.html

NPR ILLINOIS
— Complaint Filed Over Lake County Couple’s Alleged Campaign Violations, Which Spent 3 Years Unnoticed – HANNAH MEISEL
https://www.nprillinois.org/post/complaint-filed-over-lake-county-couple-s-alleged-campaign-violations-which-spent-3-years#stream/0
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Ever-increasingly, Democrats get rid of you if you do not promote hatred of Whites.
https://www.nprillinois.org/post/debate-stage-trump-declines-denounce-white-supremacy#stream/0
— Democrats Say Trump’s Reported Debts Create National Security Risks – GREG MYRE (DIERSEN: One could argue that the more serious that your financial, health, and/or other problems are, the more of a security risk that you are. Candidates should be required to fully disclose all their financial, health, and/or other problems.)
https://www.nprillinois.org/post/democrats-say-trumps-reported-debts-create-national-security-risks#stream/0

WHEATON PATCH
— OUTSTANDING: ‘Puts His Patients First:’ Wheaton Hero Dr. Scott M. Sporer We all know someone who’s making a difference. Let’s help share these amazing stories! – Lisa Marie Farver (DIERSEN: Dr. Spore is a registered voter in my precinct.)
https://patch.com/illinois/wheaton/puts-his-patients-first-wheaton-hero

CHAMPAIGN-URBANA SMILE POLITELY
— Rodney Davis confronted over Trump’s tax avoidance – Cameron Raab (DIERSEN: I worked for IRS for almost 9 years, the last 5 1/2 years of which at the GS-12 Step 1-5 levels, currently $85,084-$96,431/year. I worked for GAO on audits of IRS’s Criminal Investigation Division for 3 years at the GS-13 Step-1-3 levels, currently $101,176-$107,922/year.)
http://www.smilepolitely.com/splog/rodney_davis_confronted_over_trumps_tax_avoidance/

WASHINGTON TIMES
— Trump blitzes Biden in high-stakes showdown – Dave Boyer
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2020/sep/29/trump-blitzes-biden-high-stakes-showdown/

WASHINGTON EXAMINER
— Biden speechless as Trump challenges him to name one police group that supports him – Mike Brest (DIERSEN: As an IRS Revenue Officer for almost 9 years, the last 5 1/2 years of which at the GS-12 Step 1-5 levels, currently $85,084-$96,431/year, I enforced federal tax laws. I should write a book about my critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes who have used that against me the most.)
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/biden-speechless-as-trump-challenges-him-to-name-one-police-group-that-supports-him

WASHINGTON FREE BEACON
— Biden Exceeds Expectations, Loses Shouting Match with Dignity Intact – Andrew Stiles
https://freebeacon.com/satire/biden-trump-debate-fox-news/
— Biden Can’t Name Single Law Enforcement Group That Supports Him ‘Who do you have? Name one group that supports you’ – Collin Anderson (DIERSEN: As an IRS Revenue Officer for almost 9 years, the last 5 1/2 years of which at the GS-12 Step 1-5 levels, currently $85,084-$96,431/year, I enforced federal tax laws. I should write a book about my critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes who have used that against me the most.)
https://freebeacon.com/2020-election/biden-cant-name-single-law-enforcement-group-that-supports-him/

FOX NEWS
— Trump campaign says president has ‘continuously denounced’ white supremacists, amid criticism The Trump campaign says Trump has repeatedly denounced white supremacists – Brooke Singman (DIERSEN: Are you White? Who has hinted/implied/argued/shouted that you are a White supremacist? I should write a book about those who have hinted/implied/argued/shouted that I am a White supremacist. Better yet, I should sue them.)
https://www.foxnews.com/politics/trump-campaign-says-president-has-continuously-denounced-white-supremacists-amid-criticism
— Kenosha County Sheriff explains why he is endorsing President Trump There was a ‘huge difference’ between Trump and Biden in response to violence in Kenosha, he says – Talia Kaplan (DIERSEN: As an IRS Revenue Officer for almost 9 years, the last 5 1/2 years of which at the GS-12 Step 1-5 levels, currently $85,084-$96,431/year, I enforced federal tax laws. I should write a book about my critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes who have used that against me the most.)
https://www.foxnews.com/us/kenosha-county-sheriff-david-beth-endorses-president-trump

BREITBART
— Tulsi Gabbard Introduces Legislation to Ban ‘Ripe for Fraud’ Ballot Harvesting – PENNY STARR
https://www.breitbart.com/2020-election/2020/09/29/tulsi-gabbard-introduces-legislation-to-ban-ripe-for-fraud-ballot-harvesting/

DAILY WIRE
— Chris Wallace Faces Intense Backlash, Including From Colleagues, Over Bias During Debate – Ryan Saavedra
https://www.dailywire.com/news/chris-wallace-faces-intense-backlash-including-from-colleagues-over-bias-during-debate

THE HILL
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: A hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-hater says “Five takeaways from Trump-Biden debate clash.”
https://thehill.com/homenews/campaign/518893-five-takeaways-from-trump-biden-debate-clash
— Meeting Trump Supreme Court pick a bridge too far for some Democrats – JORDAIN CARNEY (DIERSEN: If you sought a government office or a political office, which government officials and political leaders would refuse to meet with you? I should write a book about government and political leaders who would refuse to meet with me if I sought a government or a political office. I would focus on those who paint themselves as being religious, conservative, and/or Republican, but who have taken many anti-religious, anti-conservative, and/or anti-Republican actions.)
https://thehill.com/homenews/senate/518852-meeting-trump-supreme-court-pick-a-bridge-too-far-for-some-democrat
— Trump tax revelations shine a spotlight on IRS enforcement – NAOMI JAGODA (DIERSEN: As an IRS Revenue Officer for almost 9 years, the last 5 1/2 years of which at the GS-12 Step 1-5 levels, currently $85,084-$96,431/year, I enforced federal tax laws. I should write a book about my critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes who have used that against me the most.)
https://thehill.com/policy/finance/518851-trump-tax-revelations-shine-a-spotlight-on-irs-enforcement

POLITICO
— ‘Fraud like you have never seen’: Trump denounces mail-in voting Biden urges Americans to vote by any means necessary. – LARA SELIGMAN
https://www.politico.com/news/2020/09/30/trump-mail-in-voting-423432
— Biden campaign faces questions about whether he should skip next debates The campaign insisted he would participate in the final two, but some Democrats said he should demand rule changes. – NATASHA KORECKI and ALEX ISENSTADT
https://www.politico.com/news/2020/09/30/will-biden-skip-next-debate-423484

CNBC
— Coronavirus changed the 2020 money race — and helped Biden erase Trump’s massive cash advantage – Christina Wilkie (DIERSEN: So far, what has your Republican Precinct Committeeman/Captain done to help elect Republican candidates? Since 2000, I have made GOPUSA ILLINOIS emails available to Republican candidates, their political consultants, their campaign managers, their staff members, their volunteers, etc. Last Friday, I finished hand-delivering door-to-door the following to all 150 homes in my precinct a) that had at least one Republican or Independent voter and b) that had no Democrat yard signs: joint candidate piece from the Milton Township Republican Organization, sample ballot, an Illinois Family Institute Trump/Biden comparison piece, literature from the other 13 Republican candidates on the ballot in my precinct in contested races (Mark Curran, Jeanne Ives, Amy Grant, Christopher Kachiroubas, Robert Grogan, Richard Jorgensen, Babette Holder Youngberg, Timothy Elliott, Timothy Whelan, Ann Celine Walsh, Monique O’Toole, James McCluskey, and Richard Felice), and my GOPUSA Illinois business card. 900 of the aforesaid 2,400 pieces had to be folded to fit inside the envelopes provided by the DuPage County Republican Central Committee. The 150 envelopes had a) 358 mailing labels on them provided by the DuPage County Election Division, one for each individual Republican or Independent voter and b) my return address label.)
https://www.cnbc.com/2020/09/29/election-money-coronavirus-impact-biden-trump.html
(FROM THE ARTICLE: Biden and the Democrats used the next three months to change nearly everything about the nuts and bolts of the campaign, eschewing many of the ground-level organizing techniques that Obama pioneered in 2008, and instead opting to go almost entirely digital. “Fundamentally, knocking on a door and not reaching anyone doesn’t get you much except leaving a piece of [campaign literature] behind. You might as well send a piece of mail,” Biden campaign manager Jen O’Malley Dillon said at a recent event hosted by Politico. “I know the Republicans want to say, ‘Oh we have, you know, a million door knocks a week.’ Well, that doesn’t really matter. What matters is the conversations you’re having. We have over 2,500 staff across all of our battleground states directly engaging with voters. They’re doing it over the phone, they’re doing it via text, they’re doing it online, they’re meeting people where they are,” said O’Malley Dillon.)
— Biden campaign slams Facebook for ‘regression’ in its efforts to safeguard the election – Lauren Feiner (DIERSEN: I should write a book about candidates, their political consultants, their campaign managers, their campaign staff members, and their volunteers a) who have blamed me and my GOPUSA ILLINOIS emails for all of their problems, for all of your problems, for all of my problems, and for all of everyone’s problems; b) who have discouraged me from sending out GOPUSA ILLINOIS emails; c) who have discouraged everyone from reading GOPUSA ILLINOIS emails; and/or d) who have taken other adverse actions against me. I would focus on those candidates on ballots in my precinct since 2000 a) who have lost elections and/or b) who fear losing on November 3, 2020.)
https://www.cnbc.com/2020/09/29/biden-campaign-slams-facebook-for-regression-in-protecting-democracy.html
(FROM THE ARTICLE: In a scathing message to Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg on Monday, the Biden campaign accused the company of backsliding on its work to protect democracy in the U.S. by fighting misinformation about the 2020 presidential election. Biden’s campaign manager accused Facebook of failing to act on its commitments to prohibit messages misrepresenting who can vote and how. The letter comes ahead of the first presidential debate Tuesday night.)

NEW YORK TIMES
— Trump’s campaign to undercut trust in the election is resonating with his voters. – Jeremy W. Peters and Hank Stephenson (DIERSEN: Democrats are moral relativists. They believe that their end justifies their means. I should write a book about my critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes who reject the aforesaid. I would focus on those who have never worked for, worked with, and/or supervised a Democrat. Virtually all my superiors, supervisors, coworkers, and subordinates 1964-1997 were Democrats. I would focus on those who have never lived and/or worked outside of DuPage County, Milton Township, and/or Wheaton. I worked in Chicago Heights 1964-1966 and 1970-1972, in Flossmoor in 1966, in Park Forest 1966-1969, in Harvey 1972-1973, in Joliet 1973-1974, and in Chicago 1971 and 1973-1997. I lived in Crete 1948-1972, in University Park full-time 1972-1974 and part-time 1974-1976, in Chicago part-time 1974-1976, and in Chicago full-time 1976-1978.)
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/09/29/us/trumps-campaign-to-undercut-trust-in-the-election-is-resonating-with-his-voters.html

NEW YORK POST
— Trump says Biden is too afraid to support police at first presidential debate – Ebony Bowden (DIERSEN: As an IRS Revenue Officer for almost 9 years, the last 5 1/2 years of which at the GS-12 Step 1-5 levels, currently $85,084-$96,431/year, I enforced federal tax laws. I should write a book about my critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes who have used that against me the most.)
https://nypost.com/2020/09/29/trump-says-biden-afraid-to-support-police-at-presidential-debate/

WASHINGTON POST
— Illinois State football coach posted an ‘All Lives Matter’ sign before departing program – Des Bieler
https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/2020/09/29/illinois-state-oc-kurt-beathard-posts-all-lives-matter-sign-before-departing-program/
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: A hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-hater says “Trump sets the tone for the worst presidential debate in living memory.”
https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/trump-and-biden-stage-the-worst-presidential-debate-in-living-memory/2020/09/29/9cdbeb56-027e-11eb-b7ed-141dd88560ea_story.html

WALL STREET JOURNAL
— Trump and Biden’s First Presidential Debate: The Moments That Mattered Candidates clash in heated exchanges over health care, Supreme Court, coronavirus and racial protests; ‘Will you shut up, man? – Alex Leary
https://www.wsj.com/articles/trump-and-bidens-first-presidential-debate-the-moments-that-mattered-11601434105
— New York City to Resend 100,000 Absentee Ballots Over Printing Error The affected voters are registered in Brooklyn and began receiving absentee ballots this week – Jimmy Vielkind
https://www.wsj.com/articles/new-york-city-to-resend-100-000-absentee-ballots-over-printing-error-11601413993
— Chris Wallace Strains to Control Debate as Trump Flouts Rules Fox anchor pleaded with president to allow Joe Biden the two-minute uninterrupted answers both sides had agreed to – Benjamin Mullin
https://www.wsj.com/articles/chris-wallace-strains-to-control-debate-as-trump-flouts-rules-11601446827
— Cities Experiment With Remedy for Poverty: Cash, No Strings Attached Guaranteed income comes without work requirements; some worry about work disincentive, high cost – David Harrison
https://www.wsj.com/articles/cities-experiment-with-remedy-for-poverty-cash-no-strings-attached-11601371801
— Congress’s Covid Income Redistribution State income figures show the Cares Act helped blue states far more than red. – Editorial
https://www.wsj.com/articles/congresss-covid-income-redistribution-11601334241

NPR
— Half Of DuPage County Requested Mailed Ballots
https://one.npr.org/?sharedMediaId=917731969:918120152

LGBTQ NATION
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Those who promote LGBTQ promote hatred of Trump.
https://www.lgbtqnation.com/2020/09/everything-trump-touches-dies-including-presidential-debates/

JEWISH TELEGRAPHIC AGENCY
— U of Illinois student government passes pro-Black Lives Matter resolution with call to divest from Israel
https://www.jta.org/quick-reads/u-of-illinois-student-government-passes-pro-black-lives-matter-resolution-with-call-to-divest-from-israel

September 29 Morning Edition

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— OUTSTANDING: For the U.S. House: Ives, Fricilone – Editorial
https://www.chicagotribune.com/opinion/editorials/ct-edit-tribune-endorsements-us-house-one-20200929-aqyc7o6q4jealdlhwcgbqmdaxe-story.html
(FROM THE EDITORIAL: We start with a competitive race in the west and northwest suburbs between first-term Democratic congressman Sean Casten and Republican challenger Jeanne Ives, who came close to defeating Gov. Bruce Rauner in the 2018 gubernatorial primary. What we see in the Casten-Ives contest is what we long to see elsewhere in the Chicago area: A strong matchup. Competitive elections force candidates to be more accountable and transparent, and provide voters with the choices they deserve. . .6th Congressional District: Chicago? It’s “de facto bankrupt,” says Republican congressional candidate Jeanne Ives of Wheaton. The future of Illinois’ massive pension debt? “I’m happy to let free-market economics play out and bondholders beware. What we did with Puerto Rico is we basically set up a superstructure and a way for them to come to terms and figure out a haircut,” she says. Her bottom line: “People in Illinois can’t afford the taxes.” Ives is a fiscal and social conservative, and a policy wonk, who effectively speaks the hard truths about government spending. As a member of the Illinois House, she fought unbalanced budgets and unaccountable spending, and wasn’t afraid to take on corruption or one-party rule. Ives is seeking to oust freshman Democratic Rep. Sean Casten of Downers Grove, who took the seat in 2018 from Republican Peter Roskam. Casten says 6th District voters are pragmatic — pro-science and pro-markets — and in step with him. Casten’s top priority is solving global warming, though he doesn’t support the progressive Green New Deal. He wants to expand Obamacare but does not support a single, government provider of health care. Also running is Libertarian Bill Redpath of West Dundee. In this race, we side with Ives because of her sharp focus on government spending and her frank talk. You might not like to hear from the disciplinarian in the room. But Washington could use more hard truth-tellers. Ives is endorsed. . .Fricilone, who has served on the Will County Board for seven years, is a fiscal and social conservative. He says he’ll continue Lipinski’s common-sense approach by joining the bipartisan Problem Solvers Caucus, a group of moderate House members. Fricilone is endorsed.)
— Campaigning in the COVID-19 era: Is the Democrats’ safe approach hurting them? – WILL BUNCH (DIERSEN: Last Friday, I finished hand-delivering door-to-door the following to all 150 homes in my precinct a) that had at least one Republican or Independent voter and b) that had no Democrat yard signs: joint candidate piece from the Milton Township Republican Organization, sample ballot, an Illinois Family Institute Trump/Biden comparison piece, literature from the other 13 Republican candidates on the ballot in my precinct in contested races, and my GOPUSA Illinois business card. Six of the aforesaid pieces had to be folded to fit inside the envelopes provided by the DuPage County Republican Central Committee. The envelopes had on them a) mailing labels provided by the DuPage County Election Division for each individual Republican or Independent voter and b) my return address label.)
https://www.chicagotribune.com/opinion/commentary/ct-opinion-biden-trump-campaigns-will-bunch-20200928-oed4hrgk7ne6ddxprmorwoco4i-story.html
(FROM THE ARTICLE: Additionally, the Trump campaign has carried out a door-knocking campaign of contacting voters, something the Biden team has largely shunned in favor of newfangled digital techniques.)

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— Over 900 CPD officers have tested positive for COVID-19 this year, top cop says “Likely, we will have surpassed 1,000 before the year ends,” said Chicago Police Department Supt. David Brown. – Michael Lee
https://chicago.suntimes.com/news/2020/9/28/21473746/coronavirus-chicago-police-officers-positive-covid-tests-900-2020-david-brown
— Mr. Trump, why do you pay less in income taxes than a Starbucks barista? And many more questions we’d like to ask on Tuesday night at the first presidential debate . . . – Editorial (DIERSEN: I should write a book about those who have been the most furious that I have paid less federal income tax because I had enough deductions to justify itemizing.)
https://chicago.suntimes.com/2020/9/28/21459841/trump-income-tax-returns-finances-trump-organization-empire-irs-new-york-times

DAILY HERALD
— FRONT PAGE: Naperville to consider borrowing $16 million for capital projects – Lauren Rohr
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20200929/naperville-to-consider-borrowing-16-million-for-capital-projects

CRAIN’S CHICAGO BUSINESS
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-haters want Barrett to “recuse herself from voting on any post-election case that would influence or determine who won the presidency.”
https://www.chicagobusiness.com/greg-hinz-politics/question-amy-coney-barrett-needs-answer

WGN TV
— Students, parents in Glen Ellyn rally over remote learning concerns ahead of District 87 meeting – Shannon Halligan
https://wgntv.com/news/coronavirus/students-parents-in-glen-ellyn-rally-over-remote-learning-concerns-ahead-of-district-87-meeting/

BELLEVILLE NEWS DEMOCRAT
— Black Lives Matter group, counter protesters trade obscenities, insults in Highland – MEGAN VALLEY
https://www.bnd.com/news/local/article246057940.html

SUBURBAN LIFE
— OUTSTANDING: Hundreds of boats took part in Sunday Fox River Trump parade. Event organizer estimates more than 300 boats participated. – KELLI DUNCANE
https://www.mysuburbanlife.com/2020/09/28/hundreds-of-boats-took-part-in-sunday-fox-river-trump-parade/dtjnbmr/
— ‘Our kids deserve normalcy’ District 87 students, parents call for schools to reopen at rally – JOSHUA WELGE
https://www.mysuburbanlife.com/2020/09/29/our-kids-deserve-normalcy-district-87-students-parents-call-for-schools-to-reopen-at-rally/atx56pd/
https://www.mysuburbanlife.com/2020/09/29/photos-glen-ellyn-parents-and-students-rally-to-return-to-school/d72b1wo/
https://www.mysuburbanlife.com/2020/09/28/video-district-87-return-kids-to-in-person-learning-protest/agiqjnu/

WREX
— Illinois receives $6.2 million to prepare for COVID-19 vaccine distribution – William Ingalls (DIERSEN: What are the demographics of those who the Democrats will force the vaccine on?)
https://wrex.com/2020/09/28/illinois-receives-6-2-million-to-prepare-for-covid-19-vaccine-distribution/

WEEK
— “Citizens for Judicial Fairness” kicks off campaign against Kilbride’s retention – Mike Miletich
https://week.com/2020/09/28/citizens-for-judicial-fairness-kicks-off-campaign-against-kilbrides-retention/

NPR ILLINOIS
— Don’t Deduct That Haircut Just Yet: Tax Court Has Rejected Such Claims – BILL CHAPPELL (DIERSEN: Democrats use tax return information to destroy Republicans. In 1978, the Democrats at Money Magazine and the Democrats at IRS used my tax returns to hint/imply/argue/shout that my education deductions were improper and should be disallowed. They hinted/implied/argued/shouted that the graduate business courses that I had taken at Loyola 1972-1976 and the graduate accounting courses that I had taken at DePaul 1976-1977 a) were not job-related, b) did not help me carry out my job duties, c) were taken by me to qualify me for a “new trade or business,” d) were taken by me to get a job in the private sector, and e) were a distraction.)
https://www.nprillinois.org/post/dont-deduct-haircut-just-yet-tax-court-has-rejected-such-claims#stream/0
— Pelosi Prepares Democrats For Rare Possibility The House May Decide The Election – KELSEY SNELL
https://www.nprillinois.org/post/pelosi-prepares-democrats-rare-possibility-house-may-decide-election#stream/0

CHICAGO PATCH
— Chicago Cops Shooed Activists Off Pritzker’s Gold Coast Block Is a three-person news conference outside governor’s Gold Coast mansion really an illegal protest? – Mark Konkol
https://patch.com/illinois/chicago/chicago-cops-shooed-activists-pritzkers-gold-coast-block

DAILY ILLINI
— Student government resolution draws quick critique from UI admin, public – MONA ALRAZZAQ (DIERSEN: What do the Democrat leaders of your municipality want your municipality to divest from?)
https://dailyillini.com/news/campus-life/illinois-student-government/2020/09/28/student-government-resolution-draws-quick-critique-from-ui-admin-public/
(FROM THE ARTICLE: University administrators quickly condemned an Illinois Student Government-backed resolution 04.22, which called for the University to divest from companies that support fossil fuels, the prison-industrial complex, Israel’s military and local police departments.)

NIU TODAY
— NIU to host art for social justice event to paint Black Lives Matter at the university’s entrance (DIERSEN: I graduated from NIU in 1970. To promote BLM is to promote hatred against those who are law enforcement officers, Trump supporters, conservative, patriotic, Republican, American, White, male, older, heterosexual, married, non-poor, gun owners, Christian, Protestant, Italian American, German Americans, and/or those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.)
https://www.niutoday.info/2020/09/28/niu-to-host-art-for-social-justice-event-to-paint-black-lives-matter-at-the-universitys-entrance/

POLITICO ILLINOIS
— DISGUSTING, TRAGIC: NAPERVILLE MAYOR BACKS BIDEN – Shia Kapos
https://www.politico.com/newsletters/illinois-playbook/2020/09/29/naperville-mayor-backs-biden-debate-watch-3-aldermen-for-wilson-uihleins-back-490469
(FROM THE ARTICLE: Naperville Mayor Steve Chirico, a Republican, is endorsing Joe Biden for president, and all hell has broken out on his Facebook page. Chirico made the not-so-subtle announcement by putting up a Biden/Harris sign in his front yard. Then he photographed it and shared it on social media, saying: “Early voting has started. In my view, the state Democratic party has a serious character and ethics problem AND at the national level, the Republican party has a serious character and ethics problem. I will be voting accordingly.” One of the 745 respondents on Facebook asked: “Do you think this was a smart move as a Republican to put up a Biden sign? Your fellow Republicans in Naperville will remember that [the] next time you are up for reelection.” The mayor made it clear he’s splitting his ticket: “Obviously I’m supporting local Republicans and I hope other republicans who are not happy with the president will do the same.” Cherico was elected mayor in 2015 and re-elected last year. His wife is Julie Chirico, who helps organize fundraisers for the House Republican Organization. Neither returned Playbook’s calls for comment. The Chiricos’ lawn sign is another example of President Donald Trump and the Republican Party’s struggles nationwide to appeal to suburban, moderate voters — the kind of voters who turned on the GOP in the midterms. Naperville, which straddles DuPage and Will counties, has gone from a red town to one that isn’t afraid to vote blue. All three congressional seats that represent portions of the town — the third largest in the state next to Chicago and Aurora — are held by Democrats. Rep. Bill Foster won his 11th District seat in 2012; and Reps. Sean Casten and Lauren Underwood flipped their 6th and 14th seats, respectively in 2018. To be clear, Trump doesn’t really care how Chirico votes, given Illinois isn’t a swing state. But Naperville, a town ranked as “the best city in the country to raise a family,” is the kind of suburb Trump has coveted in this campaign. If we’re reading the tea leaves, we wonder if it’s an indicator of what election night will look like in November.)
— UIHLEIN’s BACK: Dick Uihlein, the Illinois manufacturing CEO and republican donor, has donated $250,000 to the campaign opposing Illinois Supreme Court Justice Tom Kilbride’s retention race. – Shia Kapos
https://www.politico.com/newsletters/illinois-playbook/2020/09/29/naperville-mayor-backs-biden-debate-watch-3-aldermen-for-wilson-uihleins-back-490469

CENTER SQUARE
— Number of New York City workers making more than $100,000 skyrocketed in three year-span – Steve Bittenbender (DIERSEN: When did you first start earning $100,000 in today’s dollars? I did in 1986 when I was 38 years old. By then, a) I had worked for GAO for almost 7 years, b) I had worked for IRS for almost 9 years, c) I had passed the CPA and Certified Internal Auditor examinations on my first attempt, d) I had earned a master’s degree in accounting from DePaul, an MBA from Loyola, and a bachelor’s degree in management from NIU, and e) I had become a licensed CPA.)
https://www.thecentersquare.com/new_york/report-number-of-new-york-city-workers-making-more-than-100-000-skyrocketed-in-three/article_2536a2a2-0185-11eb-a4b8-e3be4f6e4484.html

MCHENRY COUNTY BLOG
— Pritzker Gives Woodstock’s Sager $25,000
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/09/28/pritzker-gives-sager-25000/
— Financial Help for Steve Reick Keeps Rolling In
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/09/28/financial-help-for-steve-reick-keeps-rolling-in/
— Another Trump Law Enforcement Arrest in Chicago
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/09/28/another-trump-law-enforcement-arrest-in-chicago/
— Finally Found A Biden Flag
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/09/28/message-of-the-day-a-flag-8/
— 66th House District: Northwest Herald Endorses Suzanne Ness
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/09/28/nwness1/
— Dems: “Vote Our Way Or Else!”
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/09/28/dems-vote-our-way-or-else/
— 65th House District: Shaw Media Endorses Incumbent Dan Ugaste
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/09/28/shawugaste1/
— IL-14: Jim Oberweis Bests Lauren Underwood at Candidates Forum
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/09/28/14lwv1/
— A Trump Marengo Billboard from a Facebook Group
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/09/29/message-of-the-day-a-billboard-21/
— Money Keeps Pouring into Suzanne Ness’ Campaign Fund – Almost $300,000 More
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/09/29/money-keeps-pouring-into-suzanne-ness-campaign-fund/
— Democratic Party State Rep. Recommends Family Members for Patronage Appointments
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/09/29/democratic-party-state-rep-recommends-family-members-for-patronage-appointments/

ILLINOIS POLICY INSTITUTE
— TAKING A PHOTO OF YOUR FILLED-IN BALLOT IS A FELONY IN ILLINOIS – Austin Berg
https://www.illinoispolicy.org/taking-a-photo-of-your-filled-in-ballot-is-a-felony-in-illinois/

ILLINOIS FAMILY INSTITUTE
— Hey You with the Spooky White Skin, You’re a Racist! – Laurie Higgins (DIERSEN: How soon, if not already, if you are an old White male, and you are employed, will your employer get rid of you? How soon, if not already, if you are an old White male, and you are a member of an organization, will that organization get rid of you?)
https://illinoisfamily.org/faith/hey-you-with-the-spooky-white-skin-youre-a-racist/

FOX NEWS
— Kamala Harris doesn’t take questions after speech ripping Trump’s Supreme Court push Harris ripped Trump and the GOP for attempting to appoint a Supreme Court justice during an election year. – Thomas Barrabi
https://www.foxnews.com/politics/kamala-harris-doesnt-take-questions-raleigh-speech-supreme-court

GOPUSA
— What’s Next? Amy Coney Barrett Called ‘White Colonizer’ As Supreme Court Attacks Begin – Bobby Eberle
https://www.gopusa.com/?p=95511
— Mom Tased For Not Wearing Mask During Football Game Charged With Criminal Trespassing
https://www.gopusa.com/?p=95539
— Pelosi Plots And Plans For House Of Representatives To Decide Presidential Election
https://www.gopusa.com/?p=95548

BREITBART
— Leftist Group Fueling Democrat Senate Campaigns at Center of Attacks on Amy Coney Barrett’s Children – MATTHEW BOYLE and HARIS ALIC (DIERSEN: I should write a book about my Democrat GAO superiors, supervisors, coworkers, and subordinates who demonized, denigrated, and condemned my wife and I for giving up trying to have children, for not adopting, and for not becoming foster parents.)
https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2020/09/28/leftist-group-fueling-democrat-senate-campaigns-at-center-of-attacks-on-amy-coney-barretts-children/

BLAZE
— Ohio State University students rage after officials declare black-on-white crime a ‘hate crime’: Report based on ‘false narrative of black-on-white crime’ – Sarah Taylor (DIERSEN: What percent of crime is Black-on-Black crime?)
https://www.theblaze.com/news/ohio-state-university-students-rage-after-officials-declare-black-on-white-crimes-hate-crimes-osu-is-mocking-their-entire-black-student-body-right-now

COLLEGE FIX
— Professor launches ‘Fascism Watch’ to spy on Trump supporters who are ‘planning an insurrection’ – GREG PIPER
https://www.thecollegefix.com/professor-launches-fascism-watch-to-spy-on-trump-supporters-who-are-planning-an-insurrection/

POLITICO
— House Republicans work to close gender gap despite Trump headwinds Despite successful recruitment and primary efforts, the GOP worries that a suburban revolt could deliver another disappointment. – MELANIE ZANONA and ALLY MUTNICK
https://www.politico.com/news/2020/09/29/house-republicans-work-to-close-gender-gap-despite-trump-headwinds-422765
— What our experts would ask Biden and Trump – RENUKA RAYASAM and MYAH WARD (DIERSEN: Questions to ask candidates: If elected, would you encourage or discourage the following: reparations, BLM, LGBTQ, dependency on government, dependency on charity, abortion, mass/illegal immigration, booze, gambling, pot, and other vices, more gun controls, patronage, political affiliation discrimination, reverse discrimination, and/or age discrimination?)
https://www.politico.com/newsletters/politico-nightly-coronavirus-special-edition/2020/09/28/what-our-experts-would-ask-biden-and-trump-490460

ASSOCIATED PRESS
— 5 questions heading into Trump and Biden’s first debate – STEVE PEOPLES (DIERSEN: Questions to ask candidates: If elected, would you encourage or discourage the following: reparations, BLM, LGBTQ, dependency on government, dependency on charity, abortion, mass/illegal immigration, booze, gambling, pot, and other vices, more gun controls, patronage, political affiliation discrimination, reverse discrimination, and/or age discrimination?)
https://www.startribune.com/5-questions-heading-into-trump-and-biden-s-first-debate/572567202/
— FRONT PAGE TOP OF FOLD WITH COLOR PICTURE IN CHICAGO TRIBUNE: Ethics experts see national security concern in Trump’s debt – AAMER MADHANI and DEB RIECHMANN
https://apnews.com/article/ap-top-news-donald-trump-business-elizabeth-warren-national-security-042cc007c36cf773558bfd250c9701df
— CHICAGO TRIBUNE ARTICLE TITLE: BLM products: Solidarity or profit? – Terry Tang
https://apnews.com/article/barack-obama-race-and-ethnicity-archive-racial-injustice-1a3ff2419b6c4f9f2ec9700b5b194e2c
— Healthy US economy failed to narrow racial gaps in 2019 – CHRISTOPHER RUGABER,
https://www.houstonchronicle.com/business/article/Healthy-US-economy-failed-to-narrow-racial-gaps-15603149.php

CNN
— 6 things to look for in the first Biden-Trump presidential debate – Eric Bradnerr and Dan Merica (DIERSEN: Questions to ask candidates: If elected, would you encourage or discourage the following: reparations, BLM, LGBTQ, dependency on government, dependency on charity, abortion, mass/illegal immigration, booze, gambling, pot, and other vices, more gun controls, patronage, political affiliation discrimination, reverse discrimination, and/or age discrimination?)
https://www.cnn.com/2020/09/29/politics/presidential-debate-tonight/index.html

ABC NEWS
— Trump vs. Biden on the issues: Racial justice Comparing where the presidential candidates stand on racial justice. – Justin Gomez (DIERSEN: Questions to ask candidates: If elected, would you encourage or discourage the following: reparations, BLM, LGBTQ, dependency on government, dependency on charity, abortion, mass/illegal immigration, booze, gambling, pot, and other vices, more gun controls, patronage, political affiliation discrimination, reverse discrimination, and/or age discrimination?)
https://abcnews.go.com/Politics/trump-biden-issues-racial-justice/story?id=73145335

CNBC
— Trump’s reported massive debt load raises ‘a national security question,’ Pelosi says – Lauren Feiner
https://www.cnbc.com/2020/09/28/trumps-reported-massive-debt-load-raises-national-security-question-pelosi-says.html

NEW YORK TIMES
— FRONT PAGE TOP OF FOLD: DIERSEN HEADLINE: Hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-haters say “HOW REALITY-TV FAME HANDED TRUMP A $427 MILLION LIFELINE.”
https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2020/09/28/us/donald-trump-taxes-apprentice.html
— Supreme Court Nominee Barrett Prepares to Meet Senators The confirmation process cranked into motion on Capitol Hill as the Senate Judiciary Committee began scrubbing Judge Amy Coney Barrett’s background. – Nicholas Fandos (DIERSEN: If you sought a government or political office, who would refuse to meet with you? If you sought a government or political office, what in your background would your critics/opponents use against you?)
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/09/28/us/politics/supreme-court-barrett-confirmation.html
(FROM THE ARTICLE: Some top Democrats, still steaming over Republicans’ rush to fill the seat so close to an election, turned down offers to meet, laying the first bricks in a wall of opposition to the nomination they plan to erect in the coming weeks. Others pledged to use the meetings to begin pressing Judge Barrett to explain her views on politically divisive issues that could come before the court, like abortion rights, gay rights, the Affordable Care Act and affirmative action.)

WASHINGTON POST
— Courts view GOP fraud claims skeptically as Democrats score key legal victories over mail voting – Elise Viebeck
https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/courts-voting-fraud-claims-republicans/2020/09/28/ceff1184-fda2-11ea-b555-4d71a9254f4b_story.html

WALL STREET JOURNAL
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Ever-increasingly, since the Civil War, Democrats blame Republicans for the problems that Blacks have had, are having, and will have.
https://www.wsj.com/articles/why-are-there-still-so-few-black-ceos-11601302601
— Amy Coney Barrett and Joe Biden: Two Catholics, One Double Standard Will Joe Biden be asked to repudiate the ugly attacks on Amy Coney Barrett’s faith? – William McGurn
https://www.wsj.com/articles/amy-coney-barrett-and-joe-biden-two-catholics-one-double-standard-11601333535

USA TODAY
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: A hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-hater says “Trump tax returns are not just good for gossip. Here are 3 reasons voters should care Trump didn’t want us to know what was in his returns” and asks “Was he honest with the IRS? Did hiding information make him a security risk? Is he fit to lead?”
https://www.usatoday.com/story/opinion/2020/09/29/trump-tax-returns-raise-evasion-security-risk-questions-column/3565896001/
— FRONT PAGE TOP OF FOLD: President Trump’s tax returns show he has company: How rich Americans avoid taxes. – Nathan Bomey (DIERSEN: I should write a book about those who have been the most furious that I have paid less federal income tax because I had enough deductions to justify itemizing.)
https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/2020/09/28/trump-tax-returns-tax-avoidance-strategies/3563685001/

RICHMOND COUNTY DAILY JOURNAL
— My questions for Joe Biden – Cal Thomas (DIERSEN: Questions to ask candidates: If elected, would you encourage or discourage the following: reparations, BLM, LGBTQ, dependency on government, dependency on charity, abortion, mass/illegal immigration, booze, gambling, pot, and other vices, more gun controls, patronage, political affiliation discrimination, reverse discrimination, and/or age discrimination?)
https://www.yourdailyjournal.com/opinion/96583/cal-thomas-my-questions-for-joe-biden

WILLAMETTE WEEK
— We Asked Candidates for City Council How They Would Adjust Portland Tenant Protections – Rachel Monahan (DIERSEN: Questions to ask candidates: If elected, would you encourage or discourage the following: reparations, BLM, LGBTQ, dependency on government, dependency on charity, abortion, mass/illegal immigration, booze, gambling, pot, and other vices, more gun controls, patronage, political affiliation discrimination, reverse discrimination, and/or age discrimination?)
https://www.wweek.com/news/city/2020/09/28/we-asked-candidates-for-city-council-how-they-would-adjust-portland-tenant-protections/

HOLLAND SENTINEL
— Crowded field for Park Township trustee seats – Carolyn Muyskens
https://www.hollandsentinel.com/news/20200927/crowded-field-for-park-township-trustee-seats

TAP INTO RANDOLPH
— Experience & Partnership In Township Council Candidates – DAVID TIMPANAR
https://www.tapinto.net/towns/randolph/articles/experience-partnership-in-township-council-candidates

TAP INTO BERKELEY HEIGHTS
— Virtual Candidates Forum for Township Council: League Asks for Questions to be Re-submitted – MARLENE SINCAGLIA (DIERSEN: Questions to ask candidates: If elected, would you encourage or discourage the following: reparations, BLM, LGBTQ, dependency on government, dependency on charity, abortion, mass/illegal immigration, booze, gambling, pot, and other vices, more gun controls, patronage, political affiliation discrimination, reverse discrimination, and/or age discrimination?)
https://www.tapinto.net/towns/berkeley-heights/sections/elections/articles/virtual-candidates-forum-for-township-council-league-asks-for-questions-to-be-re-submitted

CHRON WOODWARDS
— Woodlands Chamber hosts 2 online township candidate forums this week – Jeff Forward
https://www.chron.com/neighborhood/woodlands/news/article/Woodlands-Chamber-hosts-2-online-candidate-forums-15604095.php

PLYMOUTH PATCH
— Candidate Profile: Mary Starr For Plymouth Township Supervisor Mary Starr, a Plymouth Township resident is running for Plymouth Township Supervisor. – Joey Olive
https://patch.com/michigan/plymouth-mi/candidate-profile-mary-starr-plymouth-township-supervisor

NARFE
— HOW THEY VOTED: 116TH CONGRESS (DIERSEN: Durbin got a 95% rating, Duckworth got a 93% rating, and Casten got a 100% rating. I was a federal employee for almost 30 years and I have been a federal retiree for almost 23 years. Given that, you would think that Illinois Republican U.S. Senators and Illinois Republican U.S. Representatives and Republican candidates for those offices would seek my input on issues that impact federal employees and federal retirees, but they have not. GAO works for Congress. I worked for GAO for almost 18 years, the last 11 years of which at the GS-13 Step 1-10 levels, currently $101,178-$131,532/year. Given that, you would think that the aforesaid elected officials and candidates would seek my input on issues that involve GAO, but they have not. During the last 8 years that I worked for GAO, I worked on audits of federal financial institution regulators. Given that, you would think that the aforesaid elected officials and candidates would seek my input on issues that involve federal financial institution regulators, but they have not. During the last 5 1/2 years that I worked for IRS, I worked at the GS-12 Step 1-5 levels, currently $85,084-$96,431/year. I worked for GAO on audits of IRS for 3 years at the GS-13 Step 1-3 levels currently $101-176-$107,922/year. During almost 6 years that I worked for GAO, I worked on audits of the Railroad Retirement Board, Department of Defense, U.S. Postal Service, Environmental Protection Agency, Department of Energy, Department of Transportation, Immigration and Naturalization Service, General Service Administration, Federal Highway Administration, Department of Labor, Federal Aviation Administration, Veteran Administration, Department of Housing and Urban Development, and Department of Health and Human Services. While I worked for IRS, I passed the CPA examination on my first attempt. While I worked for GAO, I passed the Certified Internal Auditor examination on my first attempt and became a Certified Fraud Examiner, Certified Government Financial Manager, Certified Financial Services Auditor, and Forensic Accountant. Given all of the aforesaid, you would think that the aforesaid elected officials and candidates would seek my input on issues that involve the federal government, and especially issues that involve federal employees, federal retirees, federal financial institution regulators, GAO, and IRS, but they have not. I should write a book about those who demonize, denigrate, and condemn what I know about the federal government, better yet, I should sue them.)
https://www.narfe.org/pdf/NARFE_1020_scorecard.pdf
(FROM THE ARTICLE: NARFE publishes this voting scorecard of the 116th Congress (2019-2020) to ensure NARFE members are as informed as possible about the how the Representatives and Senators seeking reelection to Congress have represented the concerns of federal community.)

September 28 Evening Edition

WHITE HOUSE
— Amy Coney Barrett: ‘Judges are not policymakers’
https://www.whitehouse.gov/1600daily/

NBC5
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Democrats want Facebook to do even more to censure conservatives.
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/tech/dems-tell-facebook-to-get-serious-about-misinformation-and-hate/2345791/
— Trump Went Even Further Than Other Uber-Rich to Shrink Taxes The Times reported that Trump claimed a 200-acre family retreat in Bedford, New York, as an investment – Paul Wiseman and Marcy Gordon
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/national-international/trump-went-even-further-than-other-uber-rich-to-shrink-taxes/2345949/
— Illinois Again Hits Metric for Inclusion on Chicago’s Travel Order Requiring Quarantine, Data Shows The 7-day rolling average number of new cases in Illinois stood at 15.7 new cases per 100,000 residents Monday
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/illinois-again-hits-metric-for-inclusion-on-chicagos-travel-order-requiring-quarantine-data-shows/2345891/

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— Madigan opts not to sit in the hot seat, but will legislative panel make him feel any heat? Advancing a charge to a disciplinary committee would take at least one of the Democrats siding with the three Republicans — and if the past few weeks are any indication, that’s not likely. – Rachel Hinton
https://chicago.suntimes.com/politics/2020/9/28/21450241/madigan-committee-analysis-commonwealth-edison-comed-durkin-welch

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— As Illinois Democrats look to pick up more suburban House seats, the fight could boil down to Trump vs. Madigan – DAN PETRELLA and JAMIE MUNKS
https://www.chicagotribune.com/politics/ct-illinois-legislature-2020-election-preview-20200928-neht43g7qvfz3ehcojn4xrwkbm-story.html
— University Park mayor: Contaminated water problem would be fixed if it was in ‘an affluent, white suburb’ – BILL JONES (DIERSEN: I lived in University Park full-time 1972-1974 and part-time 1974-1976.)
https://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/daily-southtown/ct-sta-university-park-water-quality-response-st-0929-20200928-vmntvcqmtnbrxgxurdq5bdcwgu-story.html
— Trump claimed $70,000 in hair care expenses as a deduction on his income taxes, according to an exhaustive analysis of his tax records, conducted by New York Times journalists. – HEIDI STEVENS (DIERSEN: Democrats use tax return information to destroy Republicans. In 1978, the Democrats at Money Magazine and the Democrats at IRS used my tax returns to hint/imply/argue/shout that my education deductions were improper and should be disallowed. They hinted/implied/argued/shouted that the graduate business courses that I took at Loyola 1972-1976 and the graduate accounting courses that I had taken at DePaul since 1976 a) were not job-related, b) did not help me carry out my job duties, c) were taken by me to qualify me for a “new trade or business,” d) were taken by me to get a job in the private sector, and e) were a distraction.)
https://www.chicagotribune.com/columns/heidi-stevens/ct-heidi-stevens-trump-taxes-70000-hair-care-write-off-0928-20200928-mmvflabnjjdhpip6slbjtt2yue-story.html
— If tax report is true, Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot says President Trump ‘needs to apologize’ – GREGORY PRATT (DIERSEN: Who wants you to apologize and for what? My critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes a) blame me, b) blame what I have done as your GOPUSA Illinois Editor since 2000, c) blame what I have done as a Republican Precinct Committeeman since 1999, and c) blame what I did as a TAPROOT Republicans of Illinois chairman, Wheaton Chamber of Commerce Government Affairs Committee member, Milton Township Republican Organization webmaster, Illinois Center Right Coalition Steering Committee member, and American Association of Political Consultants Midwest Chapter board member for all of their problems, for all of your problems, and for all of my problems, and for all of everyone’s problems. I should write a book about my critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes.)
https://www.chicagotribune.com/politics/ct-chicago-mayor-lori-lightfoot-president-trump-taxes-20200928-r54knt3dofgo5dtrxyxo5ixagi-story.html
— How to spot and avoid spreading fake news – ALAN C. MILLER (DIERSEN: According to my critics/opponents, all government and political news and commentary is fake except for the government and political news and commentary that they put out or bless. I should write a book about my critics/opponents.)
https://www.chicagotribune.com/opinion/commentary/ct-opinion-fake-news-literacy-20200928-x5cn23oof5gwfmez63fy2gzpra-story.html

DAILY HERALD
— OUTSTANDING: Thousands of Trump supporters attend rally Sunday at Kane County Fairgrounds – Eric Schelkopf
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20200928/thousands-of-trump-supporters-attend-rally-sunday-at-kane-county-fairgrounds
— Dig deep into candidates, issues with our ballot builder (DIERSEN: Questions to ask candidates: If elected, would you encourage or discourage the following: reparations, BLM, LGBTQ, dependency on government, dependency on charity, abortion, mass/illegal immigration, booze, gambling, pot, and other vices, more gun controls, patronage, political affiliation discrimination, reverse discrimination, and/or age discrimination?)
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20200928/dig-deep-into-candidates-issues-with-our-ballot-builder
— GOP House candidate Rick Laib wants to end Medicare, Medicaid – Russell Lissau
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20200928/gop-house-candidate-wants-to-end-medicare-medicaid
— Yang v. Wehrli: 41st House District candidates debate graduated income tax plan – Lauren Rohr
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20200928/41st-house-district-candidates-debate-graduated-income-tax-plan
— Underwood, Oberweis spar over gun control, immigration – CASSIE BUCHMAN
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20200928/underwood-oberweis-spar-over-gun-control-immigration

CRAIN’S CHICAGO BUSINESS
— Springfield spotlight on Madigan tomorrow The embattled speaker denies all and won’t be there as a special House panel starts hearing evidence on whether he should be removed from his job over possible involvement in the ComEd bribery scandal. – GREG HINZ
https://www.chicagobusiness.com/greg-hinz-politics/springfield-spotlight-madigan-tomorrow

BELLVILLE NEWS DEMOCRAT
— Trump supporters and Black Lives Matter protesters clash in Highland, Illinois – MEGAN VALLEY
https://www.bnd.com/news/local/article246063165.html

SUBURBAN LIFE
— OUTSTANDING: Thousands of Trump supporters attend rally Sunday at Kane County Fairgrounds – ERIC SCHELKOPF
https://www.mysuburbanlife.com/2020/09/27/thousands-of-trump-supporters-attend-rally-sunday-at-kane-county-fairgrounds/af2hkg6/

SIU NEWS
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Ever-increasingly, if you do not promote LGBTQ, Democrats, Libertarians, Greens, Independents, and RINOs get rid of you.
https://news.siu.edu/2020/09/092820-SIU-will-recognize-October-as-LGBTQ-History-Month.php

REPUBLICAN NEWS WATCH
— WATCH VIDEO: President Donald J. Trump: WARRIOR
http://republicannewswatch.com/wp/?p=14997

MCHENRY COUNTY BLOG
— Minnesota Congresswoman Must Vacate Seat While Another Implicated in Voter Fraud Investigation Video
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/09/28/mn1/
— Daily Herald Endorses Michael Rein for Coroner
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/09/28/daily-herald-endorses-michael-rein-for-coroner/
— Wilke Farm Hosts GOP Gathering
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/09/28/wilke-farm-hosts-gop-gathering/
— Daily Herald Endorses Mike Buehler over Jack Franks for County Board Chairman
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/09/28/daily-herald-endorses-mike-buehler-over-jack-franks-for-county-board-chairman/
— More Lower Fox River Trump Boat Parade
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/09/28/more-lower-fox-river-trump-boat-parade/
— Rail Service for Huntley, Rockford Back on the Tracks
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/09/28/rail-service-for-huntley-back-on-the-tracks/
— Trump 2020 Sign on Fox River Grove Park Hill Not Appreciated
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/09/28/message-of-the-day-a-sign-80/

ILLINOIS REVIEW
— CULTURAL MARXIST EDUCATION FOR THE KIDS
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2020/09/cultural-marxist-education-for-the-kids.html

CAPITOL FAX
— Durkin to defy Welch *** Welch to Durkin: You can’t make statements or question witnesses, but you may be called to testify about your own ComEd role
https://capitolfax.com/2020/09/28/welch-to-durkin-you-cant-make-statements-or-question-witnesses-but-may-be-called-to-testify-about-his-own-comed-role/
— Douglas, Menard statues removed from Statehouse grounds (DIERSEN: How soon, if not already, will Illinois Democrats officially cancel Abraham Lincoln?)
https://capitolfax.com/2020/09/28/douglas-menard-statues-removed-from-statehouse-grounds/
— 1,709 new cases, 13 additional deaths, 1,491 in hospitals, 3.7 percent positivity rate
https://capitolfax.com/2020/09/28/1709-new-cases-13-additional-deaths-1491-in-hospitals-37-percent-positivity-rate/
— Madigan tried (and mostly failed) to help Madigan loyalist get state jobs (DIERSEN: GAO hired me in 1980 because it could not find a qualified Democrat, minority, female, younger person, or veteran who would take the job. IRS hired me in 1971 because it could not find a qualified Democrat, minority, female, or veteran who would take the job. The Post Office hired me in 1966 because it could not find a qualified Democrat, minority, female, or veteran who would take the job.)
https://capitolfax.com/2020/09/28/madigan-tried-and-mostly-failed-to-help-madigan-loyalist-get-state-jobs/
— Nowlan heads dark money group against Kilbride
https://capitolfax.com/2020/09/28/nowlan-heads-dark-money-group-against-kilbride/

BREITBART
— DOJ Antitrust Lawsuit Against Google Focuses on Search Engine Monopoly – LUCAS NOLAN
https://www.breitbart.com/tech/2020/09/28/report-doj-antitrust-lawsuit-against-google-focuses-on-search-engine-monopoly/

NEWS BUSTERS
— Facebook Leaks Reveal Zuckerberg’s Struggle with Far-Left Employees – Alexander Hall
https://newsbusters.org/blogs/techwatch/alexander-hall/2020/09/28/facebook-leaks-reveal-zuckerbergs-struggle-far-left

CNN
— Employees of Big Four tech companies show lopsided support for Biden campaign – Fredreka Schouten and Sonam Vashi
http://www.wicz.com/story/42691458/employees-of-big-four-tech-companies-show-lopsided-support-for-biden-campaign

WASHINGTON POST
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: A hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-hater says “Trump’s long-hidden tax returns make him look like a terrible businessman, or a cheat. Probably both.”
https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2020/09/28/trumps-long-hidden-tax-returns-make-him-look-like-terrible-businessman-or-cheat/
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: A hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-hater says “Trump’s taxes show why he is desperate to stay in office.”
https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2020/09/28/trumps-taxes-show-why-he-is-desperate-stay-office/
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: A hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-hater says “Stunning new revelations about Trump’s taxes also expose a hidden weakness.”
https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2020/09/28/stunning-new-revelations-about-trumps-taxes-also-expose-hidden-weakness/
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: A hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-hater says “Trump probably paid less in federal income tax than average middle-class American The president defended his actions in new Twitter post, but report shows Trump used tax strategies that most Americans can’t.”
https://www.washingtonpost.com/us-policy/2020/09/28/trump-tax-middle-class/
— How Trump used the U.S. tax code to his benefit in three ways – David A. Fahrenthold and Joshua Partlow
https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/tax-trump-legal-experts/2020/09/28/4142dd44-01c6-11eb-b7ed-141dd88560ea_story.html

ACCOUNTING TODAY
— Accountants favor Trump in election by large margin – Daniel Hood
https://www.accountingtoday.com/list/accountants-favor-trump-in-election-by-large-margin

NEWSWEEK
— Five Experts on the Possibility of an Election Month Instead of an Election Day, and What Both Parties Should Do – KATHERINE FUNG
https://www.newsweek.com/five-experts-possibility-election-month-instead-election-day-what-both-parties-should-do-1534339

RASMUSSEN REPORTS
— 79% Think Barrett’s Senate Confirmation Is Likely
https://www.rasmussenreports.com/public_content/politics/general_politics/september_2020/79_think_barrett_s_senate_confirmation_is_likely

September 28 Morning Edition

ABC7
— 49 shot, 7 fatally, in Chicago weekend violence
https://abc7chicago.com/49-shot-7-fatally-in-chicago-weekend-violence/6619005/

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— 49 shot, 7 fatally, in Chicago weekend violence. At least two of the homicide victims were teenagers.
https://chicago.suntimes.com/crime/2020/9/27/21458287/chicago-weekend-shooting-gun-violence-homicide-september-25-28

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— Elections board says mail-in applicants who instead want to vote in person should first wait for their ballots to arrive – KELLI SMITH
https://www.chicagotribune.com/politics/ct-illinois-voting-early-mail-delays-20200926-2yfkgw56czcs7ofzs3va4gmnrq-story.html
— Illinois Democrats look to win more suburban state legislative seats in November despite corruption probe – DAN PETRELLA and JAMIE MUNKS
https://www.chicagotribune.com/politics/ct-illinois-legislature-2020-election-preview-20200928-neht43g7qvfz3ehcojn4xrwkbm-story.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Ever-increasingly, hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-haters blame Trump for all the problems that Blacks have had, are having, and will have.
https://www.pressreader.com/usa/chicago-tribune/20200928/281771336634958
— Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot says billboards honoring Breonna Taylor are not political – JOHN BYRNE
https://www.chicagotribune.com/politics/ct-chicago-lori-lightfoot-breonna-taylor-billboards-20200925-ga3glriajzebpctxo7doj5co4y-story.html

CRAIN’S CHICAGO BUSINESS
— Here’s what really happens when states raise taxes on millionaires As Pritzker pushes for higher rates on wealthiest, results of similar moves elsewhere shed light on likely effects. – A.D. QUIG
https://www.chicagobusiness.com/economy/heres-what-really-happens-when-states-raise-taxes-millionaires

WGN RADIO
— Should you be worried about the virus when you go to vote? Dr. Most visits with Dean Richards – Ryan Pollock
https://wgnradio.com/health/should-you-be-worried-about-the-virus-when-you-go-to-vote-dr-most-visits-with-dean-richards/

WBEZ
— How Michael Madigan Went To Bat For The Wife And Mother Of The Chairman Investigating The ComEd Scandal  The House speaker tried to get state jobs for Rep. Emanuel “Chris” Welch’s relatives and others recommended by Welch, records show. – Dan Mihalopoulos (DIERSEN: GAO hired me in 1980 because it could not find a qualified Democrat, minority, female, younger person, or veteran who would take the job. IRS hired me in 1971 because it could not find a qualified Democrat, minority, female, or veteran who would take the job. The Post Office hired me in 1966 because it could not find a qualified Democrat, minority, female, or veteran who would take the job.)
https://www.wbez.org/stories/how-michael-madigan-went-to-bat-for-scandal-inquiry-chairmans-wife-and-mother/bbcd2bc4-6dbd-497b-9527-30ceee7e4fed

SPRINGFIELD STATE JOURNAL REGISTER
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: A hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-hater says “Affordable health care at stake with Barrett’s nomination.”
https://www.sj-r.com/news/20200927/durbin-affordable-health-care-at-stake-with-barrettrsquos-nomination

KANE COUNTY CHRONICLE
— OUTSTANDING: Thousands of supporters of Pres. Donald Trump gathered Sunday for a rally at the Kane County Fairgrounds in St. Charles. – ERIC SCHELKOPF
https://www.kcchronicle.com/2020/09/27/photos-trump-supporters-gather-in-st-charles-for-sunday-afternoon-rally/d9ms7g5/

DEKALB DAILY CHRONICLE
— Underwood, Oberweis debate police brutality, gun control, abortion – CASSIE BUCHMAN
https://www.daily-chronicle.com/2020/09/27/underwood-oberweis-debate-police-brutality-gun-control-abortion/a1kwlc8/

BLOOMINGTON PANTAGRAPH
— Six months later: The ripple effect of COVID-19 in Central Illinois How the pandemic has changed us — and what we’ve learned – Allison Petty
https://www.pantagraph.com/news/local/six-months-later-the-ripple-effect-of-covid-19-in-central-illinois/article_33ec8720-c912-5b63-a9c3-d817a49d6027.html

SOUTHERN
— Demonstrators gather in Vienna City Park in response to alleged racist Snapchat group – Brian Munoz
https://thesouthern.com/news/local/demonstrators-gather-in-vienna-city-park-in-response-to-alleged-racist-snapchat-group/article_12c2aa10-e247-5867-b4fc-8faafc002d69.html

DAILY EGYPTIAN
— Racist incident at Vienna high school leads to protest “You don’t know what it’s like to have to be so scared for the lives of your children” – Keaton Yates, Jamilah Lewis, and George Wiebe
https://dailyegyptian.com/102931/news/all-lives-cant-matter-until-black-lives-do-racist-incident-at-vienna-high-school-leads-to-protest/

CENTRAL ILLINOIS PROUD
— OUTSTANDING: Celebrate the Red, White and Blue event; Rep. Darin LaHood makes appearance – Austin Schick (DIERSEN: When will the Daily Herald report on the DuPage County Republican Central Committee’s outstanding rally in support of law enforcement Sunday afternoon, September 20, 2020, at the Klein Creek Golf Club in Winfield. Those who spoke included Jim Durkin, Bob Berlin, Jim Mendrick, Jeanne Ives, Jim Oberweis, Jim Zay, Tim Whelan, and Richard Jorgensen. Candidates included Jeannette Ward, Grant Wehrli, Amy Grant, Seth Lewis, Deanne Mazzochi, Peter Breen, Laura Curtis, Laura Hois, Babette Holder Youngberg, Chris Kachiroubas, Bob Grogan, Donald Puchalski, Sean Noonan, Brian Krajewski, Tim Elliott, Kevin Coyne, Robert Larsen, Karen Kelly, Mary Lou Wehrli and Judges Ann Celine Walsh, Monique O’Toole, James McCluskey, and Richard Felice. The hundreds of attendees included many Republican county and township officials and party leaders and Precinct Committeemen. Event sponsors included Berlin, Jorgensen, Cronin, Durkin, Zay, DiCianni, Puchalski, Larsen, Hart, Mendrick, Kachiroubas, Walsh, Felice, McCluskey, Noonan, Krajewski, Tornatore, Whelan, Dabrowski, Wilkens, Lewis, Boltz, Grinsby, A. Anderson, Monino, Henry, M.L. Wehrli, Musson, Kain, Grant, Hois, Carlson, Bergl, Kordik, and Kammes.)
https://www.centralillinoisproud.com/news/local-news/celebrate-the-red-white-and-blue-event-rep-darin-lahood-makes-appearance/
(FROM THE ARTICLE :A rally held Sunday in the twin cities showing support for law enforcement, firefighters, and EMT’s. The Celebrate the Red, White and Blue Rally held by the McLean County Republicans was hosted at the Corn Crib Stadium and featured displays from local businesses, community tributes and appearances from local, state and federal lawmakers. Organizers said the goal of the event was to let first responders and other personnel that they are appreciated, especially in these times and every day. Congressman Darin LaHood showed his support Sunday afternoon said it’s time to end the talks across the nation that call for defunding the police.)

CHICAGO NOW
— Democrats hotly oppose gerrymandering…except in Illinois – Dennis Byrne (DIERSEN: In 2015, my critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes succeeded in gerrymandering my DuPage County Milton Township Precinct 9. I should write a book about my critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes. Previously, they succeeded in ending my TAPROOT Republicans of Illinois chairmanship in 2012, Wheaton Chamber of Commerce Government Affairs Committee membership in 2011, my Milton Township Republican Organization webmaster service in 2010 and 2004, my Illinois Center Right Coalition Steering Committee membership in 2007, and my American Association of Political Consultants Midwest Chapter board membership in 2004.)
http://www.chicagonow.com/dennis-byrnes-barbershop/2020/09/democrats-hotly-oppose-gerrymandering-except-in-illinois/

WIREPOINTS
— “Fix the problems instead of throwing more money into the bottomless pit that is unreformed Illinois” – Mark on with Mike Flannery
https://wirepoints.org/fix-the-problems-instead-of-throwing-more-money-into-the-bottomless-pit-that-is-unreformed-illinois-mark-on-with-mike-flannery/

ILLINOIS REVIEW
— CHAMPAIGN COUNTY CLERK SENDS WRONG POLLING LOCATION TO VOTERS
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2020/09/champaign-county-clerk-sends-wrong-polling-location-to-voters.html

CAPITOL FAX
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Democrats focus on defeating Amy Grant.
https://capitolfax.com/2020/09/28/here-we-go-again-different-excerpt-leaked-of-rep-amy-grants-fundraising-call/

WASHINGTON TIMES
— Graham: Senate Judiciary Committee to vote by Oct. 22 on Barrett nomination – Gabriella Muñoz
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2020/sep/27/graham-senate-judiciary-committee-to-vote-by-oct-2/

WASHINGTON EXAMINER
— Illinois State football coach abruptly quits, puts ‘All Lives Matter to Our Lord’ sign on office door while leaving – Emma Colton
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/college-coach-abruptly-quits-puts-all-lives-matter-to-our-lord-sign-on-office-door-while-leaving

GOPUSA
— A Month Before The Election ‘Experts’ Predict ‘Huge Surge’ In Covid Cases
https://www.gopusa.com/?p=95498
— America: Hundreds Turn Out For Trump Car Parade In Kansas City
https://www.gopusa.com/?p=95489

REAL CLEAR POLITICS
— An Answer to Urban Violence: Take Politics Out of Policing – Mark C. Curran Jr.
https://www.realclearpolitics.com/articles/2020/09/25/an_answer_to_urban_violence_take_politics_out_of_policing_144291.html

THE HILL
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-haters say “Fears grow of chaotic election.”
https://thehill.com/homenews/senate/518350-fears-grow-of-chaotic-election
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Democrats want the military to be 100% anti-law enforcement, anti-Trump, anti-conservative, anti-patriotic, anti-Republican, anti-American, anti-White, anti-male, anti-older people, anti-heterosexual, anti-married people, anti-non-poor people, anti-gun owners, anti-Christian, anti-Protestant, anti-Italian American, anti-German Americans, and/or anti-those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time. The more that Democrats succeed at the aforesaid, the more firearms and ammunition that Republicans will buy for their self-defense.
https://thehill.com/policy/defense/518328-trump-pentagon-collide-over-anti-diversity-training-push

POLITICO
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-haters demonize, denigrate, and condemn People of Praise.
https://www.politico.com/news/magazine/2020/09/27/how-amy-coney-barretts-religious-group-helped-shape-a-city-422329
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-haters crow about their success in getting women to hate Trump.
https://www.politico.com/news/magazine/2020/09/28/trump-women-voters-422346
— Trump readies thousands of attorneys for election fight Dozens of lawyers from three major firms have been hired. Thousands of volunteer attorneys and poll watchers across the country have been recruited. – ANITA KUMAR
https://www.politico.com/news/2020/09/27/trump-legal-network-election-day-fight-422035
— Black Women Reach Record Numbers in Down-Ballot Races. Kamala Harris is on the top ticket, but she has plenty of company in congressional races. – KELLY DITTMAR and GLYNDA C. CARR
https://www.politico.com/news/magazine/2020/09/23/black-women-record-down-ballot-races-420121

NEW YORK POST
— Trump blasts ‘disgraceful’ criticism of Amy Coney Barrett over Catholic faith – Aaron Feis
https://nypost.com/2020/09/27/trump-blasts-criticism-of-amy-coney-barrett-over-catholic-faith/

WASHINGTON POST
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Vicious hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-haters say “Contested elections can unleash violent white supremacy. We have seen it before. Why Trump’s refusal to commit to accepting the election results is so dangerous.”
https://www.washingtonpost.com/outlook/2020/09/28/contested-elections-can-unleash-violent-white-supremacy-we-have-seen-it-before/

LOS ANGELES TIMES
— Biden is slightly healthier, study says, but both presidential candidates may be ‘super-agers’ – JAMES RAINEY (DIERSEN: What do you say to those who promote age discrimination? All my critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes promote age discrimination a) to get rid of those who are older than they are and/or b) to curry favor with younger people. I should write a book about my critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes. I would focus on those who have lots of religious, government, political, and/or financial clout in Wheaton’s West District, in Wheaton, in Milton Township, in DuPage County’s 4th District, in DuPage County, and in Illinois. I would focus on present and past leaders of the Milton Township Republican Organization, DuPage County Republican Central Committee, Illinois Republican Party, Wheaton, DuPage County, Illinois, and Wheaton Chamber of Commerce.)
https://www.latimes.com/politics/story/2020-09-25/biden-trump-super-agers-longevity-study
(FROM THE ARTICLE: The presidential candidates and their supporters will likely keep belittling the other guy as a doddering old fool, but a group of geriatric experts say in a new paper that both President Trump and challenger Joe Biden appear to have the physical and cognitive tools to make it through four years in the White House. In fact, the two candidates’ relative good health and other advantages — parental longevity, access to top-notch healthcare and abstinence from smoking and drinking — suggest both men are likely to become long-living “super-agers,” who thrive well into their 80s, or beyond, according to a draft report written by three medical doctors and four researchers with expertise in public health, survival analysis and statistics. . .While the candidates are unusually healthy for their age, Biden is projected to live longer because of his routine fitness regimen, compared with Trump’s relatively sedentary lifestyle and obesity, according to the paper. which will be published in October in the Journal on Active Aging. The journal bills itself as “an indispensable tool for professionals who are dedicated to older adults living as fully as possible regardless of age.”)

USA TODAY
— Democrats, not Republicans, are hypocrites on filling SCOTUS seat Democrats accuse Republicans of being hypocrites in the issue of the vacant seat on the Supreme Court, but it is Democrats who are full of hypocrisy. – Rick Scott
https://www.usatoday.com/story/opinion/2020/09/25/democrats-scotus-hypocrisy-surrounding-empty-seat-column/3505321001/

WALL STREET JOURNAL
— Everybody Expects the Anti-Catholic Inquisition – Dominic Green (DIERSEN: The Democrat Party platform is extremely anti-Catholic.)
https://www.wsj.com/articles/everybody-expects-the-anti-catholic-inquisition-11601154297
— Inflation Is Already Here—For the Stuff You Actually Want to Buy Prices are rising for things people need in the pandemic, even if the overall inflation number remains subdued – James Mackintosh
https://www.wsj.com/articles/inflation-is-already-herefor-the-stuff-you-actually-want-to-buy-11601112630
— Google Will Be Hard Habit to Break Regulators might have legitimate concerns about Google’s dominance in search, but there is little they can do if consumers use it anyway. – Dan Gallagher (DIERSEN: Ever-increasingly, Google does everything that it can a) to promote the Democrat, Libertarian, and Green party platforms, b) elect Democrat Party candidates, and c) to defeat Republican Party candidates.)
https://www.wsj.com/articles/google-will-be-hard-habit-to-break-11601128801

FORBES
— DISGUSTING, TRAGIC, BRIBERY: Bloomberg Raises Millions So Floridians Convicted Of Nonviolent Felonies Can Pay Off Fines—And Vote – Jack Brewster
https://www.forbes.com/sites/jackbrewster/2020/09/22/bloomberg-raises-millions-so-floridians-convicted-of-felonies-can-pay-off-fines-and-vote/#501fcac75d62

INC.
— These 5 Habits Will Help You Stay Focused All Day. – MINDA ZETLIN (DIERSEN: What do you do and what motivates you to stay focused on doing it? I put together and send out a GOPUSA ILLINOIS email every morning and every evening. The continuing failure/refusal of Republican organizations in Illinois to keep Illinois Republicans up-to-date with government and political news and commentary continues to motivate me to put together and send out a GOPUSA ILLINOIS email every morning and every evening. The continuing massive efforts by my critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes a) to discourage me from putting the emails together and sending them out and b) to stop everyone from reading the emails also motivates me.)
https://www.inc.com/minda-zetlin/focus-productivity-techniques-habits-traci-stein.html

FEDERAL NEWS NETWORK
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Democrats want federal employees and federal contractors to be 100% anti-law enforcement, anti-Trump, anti-conservative, anti-patriotic, anti-Republican, anti-American, anti-White, anti-male, anti-older people, anti-heterosexual, anti-married people, anti-non-poor people, anti-gun owners, anti-Christian, anti-Protestant, anti-Italian American, anti-German Americans, and/or anti-those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time. The more that Democrats succeed at the aforesaid, the more firearms and ammunition that Republicans will buy for their self-defense.
https://federalnewsnetwork.com/dod-reporters-notebook-jared-serbu/2020/09/industry-holds-its-breath-on-impact-of-trump-diversity-training-order/

FAST COMPANY
— 6 types of bad bosses and how to deal with them Should you look for a new job, or is there a way to build a productive working relationship? – JUDITH HUMPHREY (DIERSEN: I should write a book about all those who supervised me while I worked for GAO 1980-1997, IRS 1971-1980, Firestone Stores 1970-1972, and Post Office 1966-1969. I would focus on how they dealt with tremendous pressure from their Democrat superiors to get rid of me and to get rid of those who shared my demographics – Republican, conservative, draft avoider, White, male, Protestant, German American, those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time, etc. Further, I should write a book about those who have lead the Illinois Republican Party, DuPage County Republican Central Committee, Milton Township Republican Organization, Wheaton, Milton Township, DuPage County, Illinois, TAPROOT Republicans of Illinois, Wheaton Chamber of Commerce, Illinois Center Right Coalition, American Association of Political Consultants Midwest Chapter, etc. I would focus on the aforesaid who blame me for all their problems, for all of your problems, for all my problems, and for all of everyone’s problems. I should title the book “The Scapegoaters.”)
https://www.fastcompany.com/90550967/6-types-of-bad-bosses-and-how-to-deal-with-them

U.S. NEWS & WORLD REPORT
— With Anger at Police High, Officers Face Greater Danger – AP
https://www.usnews.com/news/us/articles/2020-09-27/with-anger-at-police-high-officers-face-greater-danger

NEWSWEEK
— Trump Accuses Bloomberg of ‘Serious Crime’ in Helping Ex-Prisoners Vote – EMILY CZACHOR
https://www.newsweek.com/trump-accuses-bloomberg-serious-crime-helping-ex-prisoners-vote-1534505
— Discrimination Against Whites Needs More Attention, Say About Half of White Republicans in 3 Southern States – BENJAMIN FEARNOW (DIERSEN: Ever-increasingly, Democrats and RINOs crow that they give preference to those who are minority, female, younger, LGBTQ, non-married, poor, non-Christian, non-Protestant, non-Italian American, non-German American, those whose ancestors have not been in America for a long time, and/or citizens of foreign countries. That is, ever-increasingly, Democrats and RINOs crow that they discriminate against those who are White, male, older, heterosexual, married, non-poor, Christian, Protestant, Italian American, German American, those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time, and/or citizens of America.)
https://www.newsweek.com/discrimination-against-whites-needs-more-attention-say-about-half-white-republicans-3-southern-1534514