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October 22 Morning Edition

ABC7
— GOP-led Senate panel advances Amy Coney Barrett despite Dems’ boycott – AP
https://abc7chicago.com/politics/gop-led-senate-panel-advances-barrett-despite-dems-boycott/7241321/

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— A day in the pandemic: Mr. Meticulous and his mask – JOHN KASS
https://www.chicagotribune.com/columns/john-kass/ct-coronavirus-masks-kass-20201022-kjpih4b2crarbed6yug32vh4jq-story.html
— Masses of graduated tax vote flyers spewing from print shops – CHARLES SELLE
https://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/lake-county-news-sun/opinion/ct-lns-selle-fair-tax-st-1022-20201021-57n5f7fnfnc3lc6asj5bdyyknq-story.html
— ‘I want discourse’: Lake County politicians, academics hoping for a more substantive second presidential debate – STEVE SADIN
https://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/lake-county-news-sun/ct-lns-lake-county-debate-preview-st-1022-20201021-icldut7lyrgv3gmdqrfnxx5icq-story.html
(FROM THE ARTICLE: Shaw said Trump demonstrated reasons he should be given another four years in the White House by voters, though he would like to see some of the rhetoric reduced. A lawyer with a lot of courtroom experience, Shaw said he would like to see Trump and Biden talk to the audience like lawyers appeal to a judge. “I felt like President Trump seemed to have a pretty good command of what his administration accomplished while he has been president,” Shaw said. “I don’t think Joe Biden offered a vision of what he would accomplish as a president.” . . . DeMonte said Wallace fed Biden softball questions while directing harder inquiries at Trump. She said Biden received a pass from Wallace when the issue of Biden’s son, Hunter, was raised by Trump. The president accused both Bidens of corruption in the younger Biden’s business dealings. “Joe Biden must be asked his response to the New York Post published report showing emails tying him to his son Hunter’s shady foreign business dealings,” DeMonte said in an email. “Joe Biden must be directly asked if he stands by his statement that he never discussed Hunter’s foreign business dealings.”)
— Truth and Reconciliation Commissions? Why not just make ready the guillotine? – JOHN KASS
https://www.chicagotribune.com/columns/john-kass/ct-truth-reconciliation-kass-20201021-f4krpwvpvjgxvb2fv7hxnapdfy-story.html
— DISGUSTING, TRAGIC: After delays, CBD-infused, all-day brunch concept Wake ’N Bacon launching in Lakeview Thursday – ADAM LUKACH
https://www.chicagotribune.com/coronavirus/ct-food-chicago-cbd-wake-n-bacon-cafe-open-coronavirus-1022-20201021-t52kusnfrrb3beqhz7nw3c4rqu-story.html
— Mayor says Aurora residents need to ‘work together’ in fight against COVID-19 – STEVE LORD
https://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/aurora-beacon-news/ct-abn-aurora-covid-st-1022-20201021-43djk7oim5g75baqjlaq4ktg2e-story.html
— West Chicago residents square off for state senator in 25th District – DAVID SHAROS
https://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/aurora-beacon-news/ct-abn-state-senate-25-candidates-st-1022-20201021-n6quvxqxwjb6hj6tmmapmqlxlq-story.html
— Speaker Madigan’s shadow hangs over a big-dollar, high-stakes Illinois Supreme Court contest – RAY LONG
https://www.chicagotribune.com/politics/ct-kilbride-madigan-republicans-illinois-supreme-court-retention-20201022-kcxowzpyzbdrdipjjxbwrszue4-story.html
— Mayor Lightfoot’s 2021 budget rescued by risky borrowing – EDITORIAL
https://www.chicagotribune.com/opinion/editorials/ct-edit-chicago-budget-lori-lightfoot-pension-shortfall-20201021-noctzvni6rblbnhmzcvb7koliq-story.html

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— Graduated income tax amendment asks the most fortunate among us to pay a little more – Michael Pine, member, Patriotic Millionaires (DIERSEN: According to Democrats, if you are a Republican, and especially if you are also a Trump supporter, conservative, patriotic, White, male, older, heterosexual, married, gun owner, Protestant, German American, draft avoider, and/or if your ancestors have been in America for a long time, the more money that you have, the more evidence that you are a White supremacist, Nazi, KKK member, hater, racist, bigot, and even worse things who should be gotten rid of once and for all.)
https://chicago.suntimes.com/2020/10/21/21523210/fair-tax-amendment-illinois-income-tax-graduated-income-inequality-letters
— Mayor Lightfoot’s Budget Proposal Calls For Cuts To Police Budget, But Mayor Remains Against Defunding Police – Dana Kozlov (DIERSEN: Republicans defunded GAO during the 1980s and 1990s. The Democrats who ran GAO used those budget cuts to get rid of their employees who 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 GAO employees make the aforesaid promotion deadlines.)
https://chicago.cbslocal.com/2020/10/21/mayor-lightfoots-budget-proposal-calls-for-cuts-to-police-budget-but-mayor-remains-against-defunding-police/

DAILY HERALD
— As options increase, don’t put off early voting – Editorial
https://www.dailyherald.com/discuss/20201022/editorial-as-options-increase-dont-put-off-early-voting
— Latest FEC reports reveal meager fundraising by Rick Laib in bid to unseat U.S. Rep. Bill Foster – Russell Lissau (DIERSEN: If you ran for an office, what factors would your critics/opponents hint/imply/argue/shout that would hinder you fundraising? My critics/opponents would stress the following factors: I am White, male, old (72), overweight, diabetic, Trump supporter, conservative, Republican, heterosexual, married, non-poor, gun owner, Protestant (baptized, raised, and confirmed as a Missouri Synod Lutheran), 100% German American, my ancestors have been in America since 1844, Crete resident 1948-1972, federal employee for almost 30 years, federal retiree for more than 23 years, and the adverse actions that the federal government took against me including forcing me to retire in 1997 when I was 49 years old. Further, they would stress the adverse actions that the following took against me: Wheaton, Milton Township, DuPage County, Illinois, Milton Township Republican Organization, DuPage County Republican Central Committee, Illinois Republican Party, TAPROOT Republicans of Illinois, Wheaton Chamber of Commerce, Illinois Center Right Coalition, and American Association of Political Consultants Midwest Chapter. Further, they stress the lawsuits that I have filed.)
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20201021/latest-fec-reports-reveal-meager-fundraising-by-rick-laib-in-bid-to-unseat-us-rep-bill-foster

CRAIN’S CHICAGO BUSINESS
— AS THE DEMOCRAT PARTY’S STRANGLEHOLD ON ILLINOIS TIGHTENS: Calling Trump’s FDA ‘politicized,’ Pritzker vows to verify vaccine safety Like California and some other states, Illinois has established a public/private group that will review any vaccines approved by the federal government before they are distributed in the state. – GREG HINZ
https://www.chicagobusiness.com/greg-hinz-politics/calling-trumps-fda-politicized-pritzker-vows-verify-vaccine-safety
— Zell warns of ‘disastrous’ situation over rising U.S. debt Speaking at a conference, the billionaire real estate investor blasted Washington for too much stimulus spending in the wake of COVID-19. – LYNNE MAREK
https://www.chicagobusiness.com/commercial-real-estate/zell-warns-disastrous-situation-over-rising-us-debt
— Talking politics, without talking politics How do business leaders acknowledge the election and its implications without being political? These days, that’s a tall order. Now’s the time to consider your day-after-Election-Day strategy. – EMILY DRAKE
https://www.chicagobusiness.com/chicago-comes-back/talking-politics-without-talking-politics
— 40s Flashback: Barack Obama, 1993 Before he was President of the United States, he was a Crain’s 40 Under 40, at just 33. Here’s more on what he was doing then. – VERONICA ANDERSON (DIERSEN: How much money in today’s dollars did Obama earn when he was 33? The Democrats who run federal government get rid of their employees who are Republican, White, male, and/or non-veteran who they do 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/year) by age 40. Extremely few federal employees make the aforesaid promotion deadlines.)
https://www.chicagobusiness.com/40-under-40/40s-flashback-barack-obama-1993

WBEZ
— Suspicious Of Trump, Pritzker Wants Illinois To Vet Any Potential COVID-19 Vaccine – Tony Arnold
https://www.wbez.org/stories/suspicious-of-trump-pritzker-wants-illinois-to-vet-any-potential-covid-19-vaccine/9ecb40ee-33e6-4a6a-b970-d856a7beba03

SPRINGFIELD STATE JOURNAL REGISTER
— Pritzker says Illinois mitigation rules will be enforced – Doug Finke (DIERSEN: Who will be forced to enforce the rules on your block, in your neighborhood, in your precinct, in your municipal district, in your musicality, in your township, in your county district, and in your county?)
https://www.sj-r.com/news/20201021/pritzker-says-illinois-mitigation-rules-will-be-enforced

CHAMPAIGN/URBANA NEWS GAZETTE
— Shootout at the Illinois Supreme Court Corral? – Jim Dey
https://www.news-gazette.com/opinion/columns/jim-dey-shootout-at-the-illinois-supreme-court-corral/article_2f56fe33-c74f-5d06-a821-c9eddb6f6e4a.html

SUBURBAN LIFE
— DuPage State’s Attorney investigating 3 cases of potential voter fraud Cases allege mail-in ballots requests were made for dead people
https://www.mysuburbanlife.com/2020/10/22/dupage-states-attorney-investigating-3-cases-of-potential-voter-fraud/atr6qny/
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Ever-increasingly, those who are the following “want their voices to be heard:” those who 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://www.mysuburbanlife.com/2020/10/21/its-important-to-make-your-voice-heard-long-early-voter-lines-form-in-downers-grove/a4463rr/

FOX ILLINOIS
— Trump the dancer? His moves to ‘YMCA’ at rallies are a hit _ AP
https://foxillinois.com/news/nation-world/trump-the-dancer-his-moves-to-ymca-at-rallies-are-a-hit

NPR ILLINOIS
— Democrats Plan To Boycott Senate Committee Vote On Barrett Nomination – NINA TOTENBERG
https://www.nprillinois.org/post/democrats-plan-boycott-senate-committee-vote-barrett-nomination#stream/0
— Pope Francis Calls For Same-Sex Civil Union Law In New Documentary – SYLVIA POGGIOLI, TOM GJELTEN & ALEX LEFF (DIERSEN: Those who promote LGBTQ will use this to get rid of those who do not promote LGBTQ.)
https://www.nprillinois.org/post/pope-francis-calls-same-sex-civil-union-law-new-documentary#stream/0
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: DISGUSTING, TRAGIC: Ever-increasingly, Democrats, Libertarians, Greens, Independents, and RINOs encourage children to be LGBTQers.
https://www.nprillinois.org/post/new-curriculum-brings-lgbtq-history-light#stream/0
— Illinois Vaccine Plan Would Prioritize Those Most At Risk – SEAN CRAWFORD (DIERSEN: Will employers and organizations get rid of their employees and members who are old, overweight/obese, and/or have health problems if they fail/refuse to be vaccinated?)
https://www.nprillinois.org/post/illinois-vaccine-plan-would-prioritize-those-most-risk#stream/0

WJOL
— DISGUSTING, TRAGIC: Will County Board Democratic Caucus Moves Reparations Forward
https://www.wjol.com/video-will-county-board-democratic-caucus-moves-reparations-forward/

NEWS CHANNEL 20
— DISGUSTING, TRAGIC: Third pot dispensary coming to Springfield in a few weeks – Tessa Bentulan
https://newschannel20.com/news/local/third-pot-dispensary-coming-to-springfield-in-a-few-weeks

WSIL TV
— Experts discuss possible solutions to college affordability in Illinois – Mike Miletich (DIERSEN: What did you do to help afford college? I did yard work and delivered newspapers 1962-1964; washed dishes 1964-1966; cleaned golf shoes, chipped slag, and pumped gasoline in 1966; delivered mail 1966-1969; worked on an automobile assembly line and as a security guard in 1970; sold tires, automotive services, and major appliances 1970-1971; pumped gasoline 1971-1972; collected delinquent taxes 1971-1980; and audited federal agencies 1980-1997. I used the money that I earned doing the aforesaid to pay for the expenses that I incurred earning a bachelor’s degree in management from NIU in 1970, earning an MBA from Loyola in 1976, passing the CPA examination on my first attempt in 1979, earning a master’s degree in accounting from DePaul in 1980, passing the Certified Internal Auditor examination on my first attempt in 1981, and earning a master’s degree in financial markets and trading from IIT in 1997.)
https://wsiltv.com/2020/10/21/experts-discuss-possible-solutions-to-college-affordability-in-illinois/

TIMES WEEKLY
— DISGUSTING, TRAGIC: County board member wants cannabis tax money earmarked for ‘justice’
http://thetimesweekly.com/news/2020/oct/20/will-county-democrats-propose-using-cannabis-rev-1/

CHICAGO PATCH
— Kim Foxx’s Friends At Sun-Times Gave Her Campaign $1.3 Million The Sun-Times’ owners are giving money and backing to Kim Foxx, but they’re still not willing to endorse transparency. – Mark Konkol (DIERSEN: I endorse transparency. I make available a GOPUSA ILLINOIS email each and every morning and each and every evening to all the Republican candidates in Illinois, DuPage County, Milton Township, and Wheaton, and to everyone else. They can read the emails and/or subscribe at www.gopillinois.com . GOPUSA ILLINOIS emails subscriptions are worth at least $1,000/year; but according to my critics/opponents, the emails are worthless, if not destructive. I should write a book about my critics/opponents. Better yet, I should sue them.)
https://patch.com/illinois/chicago/kim-foxxs-friends-sun-times-gave-her-campaign-1-3-million

NORTHBROOK PATCH & SKOKIE PATCH & EVANSTON PATCH
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-haters promote a hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-hater event.
https://patch.com/illinois/northbrook/calendar/event/20201024/918016/mass-public-assembly-protest-trump-pence-out-now
https://patch.com/illinois/skokie/calendar/event/20201024/917997/mass-public-assembly
https://patch.com/illinois/evanston/calendar/event/20201024/918151/mass-public-assembly-trump-pence-out-now

ELGIN PATCH & ST. CHARLES PATCH
— Kane Co. Democrats Label Trump Rally A Superspreader For COVID-19 “We don’t have data to support that claim,” a spokesperson for the Kane County Health Department told Patch on Wednesday. – Jason Addy (DIERSEN: Ever-increasingly, hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-haters use COVID-19 to get rid 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/or those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.)
https://patch.com/illinois/elgin/s/ha9hg/kane-co-democrats-label-trump-rally-a-superspreader-for-covid-19
https://patch.com/illinois/stcharles-il/was-trump-rally-superspreader-covid-19-kchd-investigating

VIDETTE ONLINE
— OUTSTANDING: McLean County Republicans hosting Trump rally and debate watch party – YASMIN ODEH
http://www.videtteonline.com/news/mclean-county-republicans-hosting-trump-rally-and-debate-watch-party/article_b0638b1c-13cb-11eb-806e-9fc6cd0a97b9.html

DUPAGE COUNTY
— State’s Attorney Launches Investigations into Alleged Vote-by-Mail Fraud
https://dupageco.org/States_Attorney/States_Attorney_News/2020/63658/
— Mail Ballot Voters Urged to Apply Today ‘Do not put it off,’ Clerk Kaczmarek tells mail voters
https://www.dupageco.org/Election/Election_Commission_News/2020/63653/

ILLINOIS LEAKS
— Bailey filed Contempt Petition against Gov. Pritzker in Sangamon County Circuit Court – JOHN KRAFT & KIRK ALLEN
https://edgarcountywatchdogs.com/2020/10/bailey-filed-contempt-petition-against-gov-pritzker-in-sangamon-county-circuit-court/

CAPITOL FAX
— The trend is not our friend
https://capitolfax.com/2020/10/22/the-trend-is-not-our-friend-2/

WASHINGTON TIMES
— Illinois starts planning for COVID-19 vaccine as cases surge – AP
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2020/oct/21/illinois-starts-planning-for-covid-19-vaccine-as-c/
— Former Twitter, Google exec says Trump’s accounts should be silenced until after election – Jessica Chasmar (DIERSEN: Of course, those Republican candidates who are going to blame me for their losing the November 3, 2020 election want to stop me from sending out GOPUSA ILLINOIS emails NOW, but failing that, they want to stop everyone from reading those emails NOW.)
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2020/oct/21/peter-greenberger-former-twitter-exec-says-trumps-/
— Democrats’ lead with early voting, but trend could shift after in-person ballots are counted – David Sherfinski
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2020/oct/21/democrats-lead-with-early-voting-but-trend-could-s/

GOPUSA
— The Disunited States Of Oppression – Michelle Malkin
https://www.gopusa.com/?p=96613
(FROM THE ARTICLE: Is there any clearer sign of how privileged a society is than the disproportionate amount of time that society spends guilting citizens over how privileged they are? I’ll never forget the first time I encountered “critical race theory” and its overbearing adherents at my alma mater, Oberlin College, in the 1990s. Multicultural studies were all the rage. Higher education officials had torpedoed Western civilization curriculum requirements at prestigious universities nationwide. The ululations of the aggrieved reached a fever pitch as anti-white extremists demanded separate academic departments, dorms, graduation ceremonies and deans in the name of justice and equality. The entire spectacle was as self-indulgent as it was comical. Spoiled white limousine liberals’ children lectured me — a child of Filipino immigrants who came from a Third World country colonized by the Spanish, overtaken by Americans and occupied by the Japanese — for thinking and acting “white” because I opposed race-based affirmative action policies. A miserable feminist student castigated me for using the patriarchal term “exploit” (as in “exploiting an opportunity.”) Wealthy minority progressives — cloistered in their intolerant “safe spaces” on a campus full of entitled brats whose parents forked over $40,000 a year in tuition — whined about being systemically oppressed. The whiners whined all their way through their senior theses to secure their worthless degrees. A large portion of the whiners went on to graduate schools in advanced griping and grousing — and are now ensconced in the ivory tower of critical race theory babble, subsidized by tax dollars at public colleges and universities, venting from on high about how hopelessly downtrodden they are at the hands of the oppressors paying their cushy salaries. This toxic resentment has metastasized in academia and spread to the bowels of the federal bureaucracy.)

FOX NEWS
— Social media giants using censorship to help Biden become president — regulation needed Social media companies have abused their legal protections for political purposes – Gianno Caldwell (DIERSEN: My critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes a) side with Google, Facebook, etc. against conservatives and b) do not want Google to treat www.gopillinois.com as being a news website.)
https://www.foxnews.com/opinion/social-media-censorship-new-york-post-biden-gianno-caldwell
— Sen. Wicker requests Facebook, Twitter disclose political interactions before Big Tech hearing ‘This includes information related to post or page performance, engagement, or other data that might shape or influence decision-making by the candidate or campaign’ – Morgan Phillips (DIERSEN: My critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes a) side with Google, Facebook, etc. against conservatives and b) do not want Google to treat www.gopillinois.com as being a news website.)
https://www.foxnews.com/politics/wicker-facebook-twitter-disclose-political-interactions-big-tech-hearing

BLAZE
— Small landlords beg Illinois governor to stop giving freeloading, deadbeat tenants a pass Haven’t been paying rent since before the pandemic – Chris Field
https://www.theblaze.com/news/landlords-freeloading-deadbeat-tenants

DAILY CALLER
— Voters Plan To Vote Along Party Lines This November, New Poll Shows – BRIANNA LYMAN (DIERSEN: What do you say to hypocritical hate-filled hypocritical Republican-haters who hypocritically flee the poverty and crime in Democrat areas and hypocritically move to Republican areas to hypocritically take advantage the prosperity and safety that Republicans created there? How bad is the hypocritical Democrat invasion in your county, in your county district, in your township, in your municipality, in your municipal district, in your precinct, in your neighborhood, and on your block?)
https://dailycaller.com/2020/10/21/voter-republican-democrat-straight-ticket-pew-research/
— Pollster: Trump On Track For Reelection With ‘Hidden’ Voter Support – DAVID KRAYDEN (DIERSEN: Ever-increasingly, Democrats, Libertarians, Greens, Independents, and RINOs, that is, anti-conservatives, viciously demonize, denigrate, and condemn Republicans.)
https://dailycaller.com/2020/10/21/trafalgar-group-pollster-donald-trump-on-track-freelection-hidden-voters/

LIFE SITE NEWS
— Pope Francis calls for homosexual civil unions, bashes Trump in new film Speaking of homosexual civil unions, the Pope said: ‘What we have to create is a civil union law. That way they are legally covered. I stood up for that’ (DIERSEN: Those who promote LGBTQ will use this to get rid of those who do not promote LGBTQ.)
https://www.lifesitenews.com/blogs/pope-francis-calls-for-homosexual-civil-unions-bashes-trump-in-new-film
— Social conservatives can’t let GOP become the party of ‘gay family values’ (DIERSEN: I should write a book about the following who have worked the hardest to get rid of those like me who do not promote LGBTQ: RINO leaders of municipalities, townships, counties, states, countries, employers, organizations, etc.)
https://www.lifesitenews.com/blogs/social-conservatives-cant-let-gop-become-the-party-of-gay-values

LIFEZETTE
— They’re at War with Us, But Are We at War with Them? – STEVE POMPER (DIERSEN: Democrats, Libertarians, Greens, Independents, and RINOs have declared war on Republicans.)
https://www.lifezette.com/2020/10/theyre-at-war-with-us-but-are-we-at-war-with-them/

NBC NEWS
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Democrats crow about their success in using same-sex marriage to promote LGBTQ.
https://www.nbcnews.com/feature/nbc-out/support-gay-marriage-reaches-all-time-high-survey-finds-n1244143

USA TODAY
— ‘Unprecedented’: Voter turnout in election could reach highest rate in more than a century – Joey Garrison
https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/elections/2020/10/21/voter-turnout-election-could-reach-highest-rate-more-than-century/3712184001/

WALL STREET JOURNAL
— Why Social Media Is So Good at Polarizing Us Mathematicians are teaming up with political scientists to create models of how social media divides us, and results suggest at least one popular solution might actually make the problem worse – Christopher Mims (DIERSEN: What do you say to a) those who want you to spend all your time on Facebook and b) those who do not want you to read GOPUSA ILLINOIS emails?)
https://www.wsj.com/articles/why-social-media-is-so-good-at-polarizing-us-11603105204
— Target: Your Gas Car Bribes haven’t worked, so now Democrats want to mandate electric autos. – Editorial (DIERSEN: The cars that you own now and the cars that you have owned say more about you than anything that you can say about yourself. I bought my first new car in 1966 when I was 17. My daily driver is a 2003 Chevy Cavalier LS that I bought from my aunt in 2010. Six other cars that I own are: 1972 Chevy Corvette*, 1996 Ford Thunderbird LX*, 2005 Chevy Corvette*, 2013 Dodge Charger R/T Max*, 2016 Ford Mustang*, and 2019 Ford Escape Titanium*. Previously, I bought a 1958 Chevy BelAir in 1964, 1962 Chevy BelAir in 1971, 1962 Chevy Impala SS in 1989, 1966 Pontiac Tempest Sprint* in 1966, 1968 Oldsmobile 442* in 1967, 1968 Dodge Charger R/T 1n 1994, 1969 Dodge Charger SE* in 1968, 1974 Dodge Dart* in 1973, 1978 Chevy Chevette* in 1978, 1978 Oldsmobile Delta 88 Royale* in 1978, 1990 Ford Thunderbird LX* in 1989, 1993 Ford Thunderbird* in 1993, and 1997 Chevy Cavalier* 1996. (* = bought new))
https://www.wsj.com/articles/target-your-gas-car-11603316118

FEDERAL TIMES
— OPM finalizes rules to address underperforming employees – Jessie Bur (DIERSEN: Of course, my critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes hint/imply/argue/shout that the federal government took adverse actions against me solely because I was an underperformer. In my defense, I earned a) a job-related bachelor’s degree when I was 21 in 1970 and job-related master’s degrees when I was 27, 31, and 48, b) job-related professional certifications when I was 30, 32, 41, 45, 47, and 48, and c) a job-related professional license when I was 32. I passed the CPA examination on my first attempt in 1979. I passed the Certified Internal Auditor examination on my first attempt in 1981. I served on the Executive Committee of the Association of Government Accountants Chicago Chapter 1983-1996. In Diersen v. GAO, I put into the court record all the performance appraisals that my GAO supervisors gave me 1980-1997.)
https://www.federaltimes.com/management/hr/2020/10/20/opm-finalizes-rules-to-address-new-and-underperforming-employees/

NEWSWEEK
— Nearly 600 Prominent Republicans Voting for Joe Biden – KATHERINE FUNG (DIERSEN: Political parties exist to help elect candidates who can and will defend and advance their platform. Trump can and will defend and advance the Republican Party platform. Political parties should expel members who vote for candidates of other political parties.)
https://www.newsweek.com/nearly-350-prominent-republicans-voting-joe-biden-1540611
— Ted Cruz Calls Mark Zuckerberg and Jack Dorsey ‘Modern Day Oligarchs with Unlimited Power’ – JASON MURDOCK (DIERSEN: The leaders of the following have lots of power to destroy those who do not glorify and praise them, who do not pander to them, who do not serve as their operatives or dupes, an/or who do not give money to them: municipalities, townships, counties, states, countries, employers, organizations, etc.)
https://www.newsweek.com/ted-cruz-zuckerberg-dorsey-facebook-oligarchs-unlimited-power-1540864
— Donald Trump’s Twitter Use in Run-Up to 2020 Election Surges by Over 100 Percent Compared to 2016 – JASON MURDOCK
https://www.newsweek.com/donald-trump-twitter-facebook-2016-election-biden-1540639

ACCOUNTING TODAY
— Illinois CPA Society seeks minority students for annual intern program – Sean McCabe (DIERSEN: Were you an intern? GAO audits IRS. When I transferred from IRS to GAO in 1980 when I was 31 years old, my Democrat GAO superiors, supervisors, coworkers, and subordinates did not want me to transfer, but failing that, they wanted me to transfer as a GS-4 Step 1 (currently $34,610/year) intern, that is, to suffer a $61,821/year (64%) pay cut in today’s dollars. They painted what GAO Analysts do as being a unique “trade or occupation.” They would not have done that if I had been a Democrat, minority, female, or veteran. They viciously demonized, denigrated, and condemned the fact a) that I had 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, b) that much of what IRS Revenue Officers do is similar to what GAO Analysts do, c) that I had passed the CPA examination on my first attempt in 1979, d) that I had earned an MBA from Loyola in 1976, and e) that I had almost completed the requirements for a master’s degree in accounting from DePaul. They were furious that I transferred with me almost 12 years of federal seniority, 30 days of unused vacation days, and 130 unused sick days.)
https://www.accountingtoday.com/news/icpas-seeks-minority-students-for-annual-intern-program

GOOGLE NEWS
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: One could argue that Google can discriminate against www.gopillinois.com because Google competes directly against www.gopillinois.com . But wait, Google is not a competitor, Google is a monopoly.
https://news.google.com/topstories

October 15 Evening Edition

ABC7
— Illinois COVID-19: IL reports 4,015 new coronavirus cases, highest 1-day increase, with 53 deaths – Ravi Baichwal and Eric Horng
https://abc7chicago.com/health/il-reports-4015-new-covid-19-cases-53-deaths/7052268/
— Kamala Harris suspends travel after staffer tests COVID-19 positive – AP
https://abc7chicago.com/politics/harris-suspends-travel-after-staffer-tests-covid-19-positive/7048858/?cmp=emc-wls-news-headlines-10/15/2020
— Chicago early voters, some elderly, brave long lines, chilly weather during election 2020 – Evelyn Holmes
https://abc7chicago.com/politics/chicago-early-voters-some-elderly-brave-long-lines-chilly-weather/7057757/

CBS2
— Officer Once Assigned As Former CPD Supt. Eddie Johnson’s Driver Sues Him For Sexual Assault, Harassment
https://chicago.cbslocal.com/2020/10/15/officer-once-assigned-as-former-cpd-supt-eddie-johnsons-driver-sues-him-for-sexual-assault-harassment/

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— Illinois’ largest ever daily COVID-19 caseload sparks fears worst is yet to come: ‘We’re headed for a new peak’ “Instead of this being a new peak, where the number of cases comes up and then goes back down again, I think what we’re seeing is more like a mountain: you go up, you come down halfway, then you keep climbing up,” Dr. Emily Landon said. “And this mountain looks even taller than the last one.” – Mitchell Armentrout
https://chicago.suntimes.com/coronavirus/2020/10/15/21517754/illinois-covid-cases-highest-deaths-pritzker-coronavirus-oct-15
— Lightfoot’s ‘authenticity’ to be center of plan to re-brand Chicago “If you look at the mayor and what she represents — her history, her background, her personality — people are very intrigued by that. They might not agree with everything. But, they’re intrigued and believe she’s authentic,” Michael Fassnacht, the city’s chief marketing officer, said Thursday. – Fran Spielman
https://chicago.suntimes.com/city-hall/2020/10/15/21518197/chicago-marketing-campaign-economy-travel-leisure-business-covid-coronavirus-looting-lightfoot

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— Naperville schools, districts tops in the state and U.S., new Niche.com ranking report says – RAFAEL GUERRERO
https://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/naperville-sun/ct-nvs-naperville-niche-schools-districts-rankings-st-1016-20201015-xbsjjyuqtjbgnmovta743r7io4-story.html
— Wisconsin sets another daily record for coronavirus cases – AP
https://www.chicagotribune.com/coronavirus/ct-nw-wisconsin-coronavirus-cases-20201015-53jjgkv54ndtphhs4gy3elfgey-story.html
— Citing a ‘toxic atmosphere,’ a Black admissions employee resigns from Loyola University, prompting a discrimination probe and calls for racial justice on campus – ELYSSA CHERNEY (DIERSEN: During the 1980s and 1990s, the Democrats who ran GAO’s Chicago office created a “toxic atmosphere” for its employees who were Republican, White, male, and/or non-veteran and 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.)
https://www.chicagotribune.com/news/ct-loyola-university-chicago-racism-complaint-20201015-v4jnl55c5bgbjp2faokehw5itq-story.html
— Gov. J.B. Pritzker and his wife’s state taxable income dropped to $2.4 million last year, partial tax records show – DAN PETRELLA (DIERSEN: In 1997, when I was 49 years old, when my Democrat GAO superiors succeeded in forcing me to take their early retirement “offer,” in today’s dollars, my income dropped $77,604/year (59%), from $131,532/year in GAO salary to $54,168/year in Civil Service Retirement System pension.)
https://www.chicagotribune.com/politics/ct-jb-pritzker-2019-tax-returns-20201015-aqh44r2fardsxdbquupe6424ge-story.html

CRAIN’S CHICAGO BUSINESS
— United CEO: Biz travel demand won’t return to normal until late 2024 While Scott Kirby said today he “sees light at the end of the tunnel,” he acknowledged: “It’s a long way away.” Chicago, meanwhile, will feel the pain more keenly than other cities. Here’s why. – JOHN PLETZ
https://www.chicagobusiness.com/airlines-airports/united-ceo-biz-travel-demand-wont-return-normal-until-late-2024

BELLEVIEW NEWS DEMOCRAT
— SCOTUS backs Trump, scuttles census after Illinois commits $1 million to outreach – RAYMON TRONCOSO
https://www.bnd.com/news/politics-government/article246459820.html

STATELINE
— Niles says police officers can no longer use ‘Thin Blue Line’ masks
https://www.mystateline.com/news/national/illinois-town-says-police-officers-can-no-longer-use-thin-blue-line-masks/

WIFR
— Breaking it Down: Progressive Tax Amendment – Elaine Rojas-Castillo
https://www.wifr.com/2020/10/16/breaking-it-down-progressive-tax-amendment/

NPR ILLINOIS
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Hate-filled Republican-hating Republican-haters promote hatred against Republicans.
https://www.nprillinois.org/post/how-political-violence-threatens-us-elections#stream/0

CENTRAL ILLINOIS PROUD
— Will mailed-in ballots be delivered on time? – AP
https://www.centralillinoisproud.com/news/national/will-mailed-in-ballots-be-delivered-on-time/

NAPERVILLE PATCH
— Rep. Lauren Underwood Answers Patch Candidate Survey Freshman lawmaker Underwood (D IL-14) is facing off against Jim Oberweis in November’s election. – Lisa Marie Farver (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://patch.com/illinois/naperville/rep-lauren-underwood-answers-patch-candidate-survey

ILLINOIS LEAKS
— Election Interference: Darien-Woodridge Fire Protection District Using Taxpayer Funds To Support Referendum – JOHN KRAFT & KIRK ALLEN
https://edgarcountywatchdogs.com/2020/10/election-interference-darien-woodridge-fire-protection-district-using-taxpayer-funds-to-support-referendum/

ILLINOIS FAMILY ACTION
— Facebook Censors IFA Post and Illinois Candidate Exploits It for Fundraising
https://illinoisfamilyaction.org/2020/10/facebook-censors-ifa-post-and-illinois-candidate-exploits-it-for-fundraising/

ILLINOIS REVIEW
— WILL COUNTY BOARD DEMS AGREE TO MOVE FORWARD WITH RACIAL REPARATIONS FOR “TRANSGENERATIONAL DAMAGE” (DIERSEN: I lived in Will County full-time 1948-1974 and part-time 1974-1976. My brother continues to live in Will County. My father lived in Will County 1922-1969 and my mother 1945-2016. My ancestors on my father’s side have lived in Will County since 1854.)
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2020/10/will-county-board-dems-agree-to-move-forward-with-racial-reparations-for-transgenerational-damage.html

CAPITOL FAX
— Pritzker releases personal income tax summary, says would’ve paid $3.7 million more with “Fair Tax”
https://capitolfax.com/2020/10/15/pritzker-releases-personal-income-tax-summary-says-wouldve-paid-37-million-more-with-fair-tax/
— 4,015 new cases, 53 additional deaths, 1,932 in hospitals, 4.9 percent positivity rate
https://capitolfax.com/2020/10/15/4015-new-cases-53-additional-deaths-1932-in-hospitals-49-percent-positivity-rate/
— Illinois poll: 62 percent want high school sports restricted
https://capitolfax.com/2020/10/15/illinois-poll-62-percent-want-high-school-sports-restricted/
— New unemployment benefit applications up nationally, rise sharply (again) in Illinois
https://capitolfax.com/2020/10/15/new-unemployment-benefit-applications-up-nationally-rise-sharply-again-in-illinois/
— State Rep. David Allen Welter, Decatur Mayor Julie Moore Wolfe test positive for COVID-19
https://capitolfax.com/2020/10/15/state-rep-david-allen-welter-decatur-mayor-julie-moore-wolfe-test-positive-for-covid-19/

GOPUSA
— Biden Campaign Pulls Kamala Harris Off The Trail Through The Weekend
https://www.gopusa.com/?p=96379

BLAZE
— Republicans declare war on Facebook and Twitter censorship of New York Post, announce Senate hearings next week – CHRIS PANDOLFO
https://www.theblaze.com/news/republicans-war-facebook-twitter-censorship
— Amy Coney Barrett’s sorority deletes tweet recognizing her Supreme Court nomination, apologizes for being ‘hurtful to many’ – DAVE URBANSKI (DIERSEN: Disgustingly, tragically, many organizations have moved left. I should write a book about the organizations that I am/was a member of that have moved left.)
https://www.theblaze.com/news/barrett-sorority-deletes-scotus-tweet

DAILY CALLER
— Twitter Reportedly Suspends Trump’s Official Campaign Account Over Video Relating To NY Post’s Hunter Biden Report – SHELBY TALCOTT
https://dailycaller.com/2020/10/15/twitter-suspends-trump-official-campaign-account-video-ny-post-hunter-biden-report/

MSNBC
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Ever-increasingly, hate-filled Republican-hating Republican-haters blame Republicans for COVID-19.
https://www.msnbc.com/rachel-maddow-show/us-cases-rise-trump-s-policy-panned-dangerous-fallacy-n1243513

NBC NEWS
— While LGBTQ Americans have historically been a reliable Democratic voting bloc, some gay voters say they’re “100 percent on board” with Trump this year. – Dan Avery (DIERSEN: Those who promote LGBTQ do everything that they can to destroy those who do not promote LGBTQ. I do not promote LGBTQ. I should write a book about those who have done everything that they could to destroy me. I am no longer 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, or American Association of Political Consultants Midwest Chapter board member.)
https://www.nbcnews.com/feature/nbc-out/trump-pride-gay-republicans-why-they-re-backing-president-n1243469

WASHINGTON POST
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Ever-increasingly, hate-filled Republican-hating Republican-haters blame Republicans for COVID-19.
https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2020/10/15/there-remains-no-reason-trust-trumps-rhetoric-about-coronavirus-pandemic/
https://www.washingtonpost.com/nation/2020/10/15/coronavirus-covid-live-updates-us/

RASMUSSEN REPORTS
— 65% Say They’re Likely To Vote Early If They Can
https://www.rasmussenreports.com/public_content/politics/elections/election_2020/65_say_they_re_likely_to_vote_early_if_they_can

October 14 Morning Edition

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— Chicago adds Indiana to quarantine list, city sees major jump in carjackings
https://www.chicagotribune.com/news/ct-cb-daywatch-newsletter-oct14-20201014-ie5ljvdkbrejxd2iflmop5wkhi-story.html
— Candidates from Aurora square off in Illinois House 83rd District race – DAVID SHAROS
https://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/aurora-beacon-news/ct-abn-83rd-district-race-st-1014-20201013-jpcutxzpnjcmnmpomfomedato4-story.html
— 16 Naperville residents pull petitions for possible city council run in 2021 – SUZANNE BAKER (DIERSEN: As of this morning, the following have pulled packets to run for 4 Wheaton City council seats: Lynn Robbins, George Nieman, Scott Weller, David Diersen, Mark Yetsky, Christopher Zaruba, and Michael Barbier.)
https://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/naperville-sun/ct-nvs-naperville-council-candidates-st-1014-20201013-glziimv5i5hu7mcxjfvjecr7yq-story.html
— St. Louis couple who waved guns at protesters passing outside their home plead not guilty – AM
https://www.chicagotribune.com/midwest/ct-nw-st-louis-couple-guns-20201014-pndx4qjzarfydm3zknp7xn4tea-story.html

— Illinois can take the insults, but putting down the places people live doesn’t solve anything – GEORGIA GARVEY (DIERSEN: Government is nasty. Politics is nasty. National origin discrimination is nasty. Religious discrimination is nasty. If you are White and you seek a government office or a political office, expect that your critics/opponents will use your parents and use their parents against you. What is your hometown? What is/was your parents’ hometown and your grandparents’ hometown? Crete was my hometown. I lived there 1948-1972. Crete was my father’s hometown and his parents’ hometown. Grant Park was my mother’s hometown and her parent’s hometown. I should write a book about how my critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes have used my parents, their parents, Crete, and Grant Park against me. They stress that both Crete and Grant Park were overwhelmingly German American and Missouri Synod Lutheran. They hint/imply/argue/shout that Crete and Grant Park were full of White supremacists, Nazis, KKK members, haters, racists, sexists, bigots, and even worse things.)
https://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/ct-evr-column-illinois-pizza-tl-1015-20201012-jbuukiczejgpzoohpoonhnfm2y-story.html

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— Facing a shortage of educators of color, CPS looks to groom its own students for teaching jobs Only about 11% of the district’s 350,000 students are white, but half of its 22,000-strong teaching force is white. Officials are unveiling their latest effort to change that. – Nader Issa
https://chicago.suntimes.com/education/2020/10/13/21513414/cps-teachers-minority-teaching-diversity-education
— Cook County commissioner — an ex-pot regulator — admits ownership in cannabis firm After dodging questions for weeks, Commissioner Bridget Degnen said she “complied with all applicable laws governing transparency with respect to my involvement with this project.” – Tom Schuba
https://chicago.suntimes.com/cannabis/2020/10/13/21515141/americanna-dream-cook-county-board-bridget-degnen-cannabis-dispensary-illinois-marijuana-license

WTTW
— Method Behind the Madness: Experts Weigh In on Political Polling Process What the latest numbers do (or don’t) mean for the 2020 election. – Marissa Nelson (DIERSEN: During the last 7 years that I worked for GAO 1990-1997, I gained extensive survey experience. SEE: OTC DERIVATIVES Additional Oversight Could Reduce Costly Sales Practice Disputes GAO/GGD-98-5 at https://www.gao.gov/assets/160/156011.pdf and FINANCIAL DERIVATIVES Actions Needed to Protect the Financial System GAO/GGD-94-133 at https://www.gao.gov/assets/160/154342.pdf . I played a major role in the construction, administration, summary, analysis, and reporting of the many surveys that were sent out for each report.)
https://news.wttw.com/2020/10/13/method-behind-madness-experts-weigh-political-polling-process

SPRINGFIELD STATE JOURNAL REGISTER
— More than 23,000 have already voted in Sangamon County – Bernard Schoenburg (DIERSEN: So far, in my precinct, the following have already voted: 27 (17%) of the 158 Republicans, 3 (33%) of the 9 swing voters, 16 (9%) of the 186 Independents, and 51 (37%) of the 139 Democrats. It would be great if the Milton Township Republican Organization provided its Precinct Committeemen with an updated version of its outstanding Voter Guide that lists the newspaper endorsements that the candidates have received and other new information. I would immediately deliver that guide to all the homes in my precinct that have at least one Republican, swing, or Independent voter who has not yet voted.)
https://www.sj-r.com/news/20201013/more-than-23000-have-already-voted-in-sangamon-county

KANE COUNTY CHRONICLE
— Democratic committeeman replaces damaged GOP lawn signs Republican, Democratic supporters show they can get along – BRENDA SCHOR
https://www.kcchronicle.com/2020/10/12/democratic-committeeman-replaces-damaged-gop-lawn-signs/angfli9/

ALTON TELEGRAPH
— Illinois companies not filing mandated diversity reports – Alex Ruppenthal (DIERSEN: During the 1980s and 1990s, the Democrats who ran GAO crowed about their success 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 GAO employees make the aforesaid promotion deadlines. I 1997, when I was 49 years old, they got rid of me. I am Republican, White, male, and non-veteran. They did not promote me to GS-13 until I was 38 in 1986. They forced me to take a $20,157 (21%) pay cut in today’s dollars, that is a downgrade from GS-12 Step 5 to GS-9 Step 10, to transfer from IRS to GAO in 1980.)
https://www.thetelegraph.com/news/article/Illinois-companies-not-filing-mandated-diversity-15644393.php

CHAMPAIGN/URBANA NEWS GAZETTE
— So what about taxing retirement income? – Jim Dey
https://www.news-gazette.com/opinion/columns/jim-dey-so-what-about-taxing-retirement-income/article_6b3b58a7-4db6-56ea-808f-c375d22236be.html

ST. LOUIS AMERICAN
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Ever-increasingly, since the Civil War, Democrats blame Republicans for all the problems that Blacks have had, are having, and will have.
http://www.stlamerican.com/news/social_justice/the-economic-and-social-costs-of-black-inequality/article_8ea41b1a-0d93-11eb-a1a4-67aeb0fa933d.html

SUBURBAN LIFE
— Underwood urges social media companies to address election misinformation – ALEX ORTIZ (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. I should write a book about my critics/opponents, better yet, I should sue them.)
https://www.mysuburbanlife.com/2020/10/12/underwood-urges-social-media-companies-to-address-election-misinformation/a11ppzb/

FOX ILLINOIS
— Bipartisan Christian group forms super PAC to oppose Trump – AP (DIERSEN: The Democrat Party platform is extremely anti-Christian.)
https://foxillinois.com/news/nation-world/bipartisan-christian-group-forms-super-pac-to-oppose-trump
— Social media influencers push voting misinformation – AP (DIERSEN: My critics/opponents a) want to be social media influencers themselves and/or b) want to manipulate/dominate social media influencers. I should write a book about my critics/opponents. They are beyond furious that so many activists, candidates, elected officials, party leaders, major donors, political consultants, campaign managers, campaign staff members, campaign volunteers, etc. read GOPUSA ILLINOIS emails.)
https://foxillinois.com/news/nation-world/report-social-media-influencers-push-voting-misinformation

NPR ILLINOIS
— More Than Half A Million Illinoisans Have Already Voted Early – HANNAH MEISEL (DIERSEN: So far, in my precinct, the following have already voted: 27 (17%) of the 158 Republicans, 3 (33%) of the 9 swing voters, 16 (9%) of the 186 Independents, and 51 (37%) of the 139 Democrats. It would be great if the Milton Township Republican Organization provided its Precinct Committeemen with an updated version of its outstanding Voter Guide that lists the newspaper endorsements that the candidates have received and other new information. I would immediately deliver that guide to all the homes in my precinct that have at least one Republican, swing, or Independent voter who has not yet voted.)
https://www.nprillinois.org/post/more-half-million-illinoisans-have-already-voted-early#stream/0

WGLT
— Londrigan Tries To Tie Together Davis, Trump During 2nd Debate – RYAN DENHAM (DIERSEN: Democrats and Democrat plants, Libertarians and Libertarian plants, Greens and Green plants, Independents and Independent plants, and RINOs try to tie Republicans together with Trump.)
https://www.wglt.org/post/video-londrigan-tries-tie-together-davis-trump-during-2nd-debate#stream/0

POLITICO ILLINOIS
— Illinois means little to President Donald Trump by way of electoral votes, but the state still has some eager Republican donors. Donald Trump Jr. and his girlfriend, Kimberly Guilfoyle, the Trump campaign’s national finance chair, made a stop at Bull Valley Golf Club in Woodstock, Tuesday afternoon. The club is about 60 miles northwest of Chicago and has been a go-to spot for Republican fundraisers. Entry to this exclusive fundraiser was pricey, ranging from a $1,000 ticket for a single, no-frills ticket to $100,000 per couple for co-chair status (and lots of access), plus some price points in between. The event was hosted by Gary Rabine, owner of a Schaumburg-based paving and concrete company. Trump and Guilfoyle then headed to downtown Chicago for another schmoozy gathering with Trump Finance Chair and Cubs co-owner Todd Ricketts and philanthropist and political fundraiser Eleni Bousis (she and her husband, grocery chain owner Jim Bousis, were big supporters of former Gov. Bruce Rauner). Others rubbing elbows with Trump Jr.: Illinois Republican Committeeman Richard Porter, former Blackhawks player Jeremy Roenick, and Eloise Gerson, president of the 42nd Ward Republican Organization. Adding it all up: The Trump surrogate swing through Illinois was pulled together in just a few days and raised about $450,000. – Shia Kapos
https://www.politico.com/newsletters/illinois-playbook/2020/10/14/census-down-for-the-count-trump-jr-hits-chicago-pritzker-family-feud-griffin-gives-down-ballot-490599

MCHENRY COUNTY BLOG
— IL-06: Jeanne Ives Keeps up with Sean Casten in Fundraising – John Lopez
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/10/14/ives101420/

DAILY LINE
— Illinois prison population decreased by 18 percent since start of pandemic – Joel Ebert (DIERSEN: How much has crime increased in your neighborhood, in your precinct, in your municipal district, in your municipality, in your county district, and in your county? Do not count on local newspapers to report it. When Democrats move in, crime and poverty increase.)
https://thedailyline.net/chicago/10/14/2020/illinois-prison-population-decreased-by-18-percent-since-start-of-pandemic/

CENTER SQUARE
— Lawsuits over delays stack up as FOID delays reach an average of 116 days – Greg Bishop (DIERSEN: Ever-increasingly, Democrats in Illinois make it clear that no matter who wins on November 3, 2020, they are going to get rid Republicans in Illinois once and for all.)
https://www.thecentersquare.com/illinois/lawsuits-over-delays-stack-up-as-foid-delays-reach-an-average-of-116-days/article_12841ae6-0d8c-11eb-ae40-6f0fc578f4ea.html
— ‘New Illinois’ group prepares to declare independence from Illinois on Saturday – Greg Bishop
https://www.thecentersquare.com/illinois/new-illinois-group-prepares-to-declare-independence-from-illinois-on-saturday/article_5e29da16-0d92-11eb-a4c8-6bfc5bd60a6a.html

CAPITOL NEWS ILLINOIS
— Illinois surpasses 660k combined early, mail votes – PETER HANCOCK
https://capitolnewsillinois.com/NEWS/illinois-surpasses-660k-combined-early-mail-votes

WASHINGTON TIMES
— Majority of voters say they’re better off now, despite riots and virus, than four years ago: Gallup – David Sherfinski
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2020/oct/14/majority-of-voters-say-theyre-better-off-now-despi/
— ‘Pure, unadulterated evil’: Democrat Sean Casten blasts anti-lockdown Great Barrington Declaration Illinois congressman not a fan of document signed by thousands of doctors, scientists – Valerie Richardson
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2020/oct/13/democrat-sean-casten-blasts-anti-lockdown-great-ba/
— Amy Coney Barrett: ‘Racism persists in our country’ – Alex Swoyer (DIERSEN: Ever-increasingly, hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-haters blame racism, sexism, bigotry, and even worse things on those who are Trump supporters, conservative, patriotic, Republican, 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.washingtontimes.com/news/2020/oct/13/amy-coney-barrett-racism-persists-our-country/
— Huge crowd greets Trump in Pennsylvania – S.A. Miller (DIERSEN: If Trump held a rally in your municipality, in your township, or in your county, a) how big would the crowd be and b) which Republican candidates and elected/appointed officials would attend?)
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2020/oct/13/donald-trump-johnstown-pennsylvania-rally-draws-hu/
— Amy Coney Barrett scolded for saying ‘sexual preference,’ despite Joe Biden using term in May – Jessica Chasmar
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2020/oct/14/amy-coney-barrett-scolded-for-saying-sexual-prefer/

FOX NEWS
— Biden charges that Trump sees seniors as ‘expendable.. virtually nobody’ In crucial battleground state, Biden says ‘we win Florida and it’s all over!’ – Paul Steinhauser (DIERSEN: I am 72 years old. I have been a) a resident of DuPage County, Milton Township, and Wheaton for almost 43 years and b) a Republican Precinct Committeeman for almost 21 years. I should write a book about how people are treated as they get older. I would focus on how the following have treated me: Milton Township Republican Organization, DuPage County Republican Central Committee, Illinois Republican Party, Wheaton Chamber of Commerce, Wheaton, Milton Township, DuPage County, and Illinois.)
https://www.foxnews.com/politics/biden-trump-seniors-expendable-virtually-nobody
— Chicago murders at highest in five years, with around 600 in 2020 so far. The past weekend saw at least four people killed and around 41 injured – Peter Aitken
https://www.foxnews.com/us/chicago-murders-at-highest-in-five-years-with-around-600-in-2020-so-far

GPOPUSA
— Democrats Search For A Way To Discredit Amy Coney Barrett (DIERSEN: I should write a book about those who focus on discrediting others.)
https://www.gopusa.com/?p=96305

BREITBART
— Over 3,300 Shooting Victims this Year in Mayor Lightfoot’s Chicago – AWR HAWKINS
https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2020/10/13/over-3300-shooting-victims-this-year-in-mayor-lightfoots-chicago/
— ABC News Calls Kyle Rittenhouse ‘Alleged White Supremacist,’ Cites Joe Biden’s False Claim – JOEL B. POLLAK (DIERSEN: Ever-increasingly, to call someone a White supremacist in America today is like calling someone a Jew in Germany during the 1930s and 1940s.)
https://www.breitbart.com/the-media/2020/10/13/abc-news-calls-kyle-rittenhouse-alleged-white-supremacist-cites-joe-bidens-false-claim/

BLAZE
— Democratic mayor fires police chief over wife’s pro-Trump Facebook post. Now the community is rallying. – Chris Enloe (DIERSEN: How much pressure are Democrats, Libertarians, Greens, Independents, and RINOs putting on your mayor and putting on your city council members to use government to get rid of individuals, organizations, and companies 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, and/or those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time? How strongly do your mayor and your city council members discourage those who have the aforesaid demographics from running for mayor and city council offices?)
https://www.theblaze.com/news/mayor-fires-police-chief-wife-trump
— Amy Coney Barrett reacts to attack on her for adopting black children – Breck Dumas (DIERSEN: I should write a book about my Democrat GAO superiors, supervisors, coworkers, and subordinates who demonized me, denigrated me, and condemned me the most for my wife and I giving up trying to have children, for our not adopting, and for our not becoming foster parents.)
https://www.theblaze.com/news/watch-amy-coney-barrett-reacts-to-attack-on-her-for-adopting-black-children

DAILY WIRE
— ABC News Calls Kyle Rittenhouse An ‘Alleged White Supremacist’ Without Evidence, Cites Joe Biden – Amanda Prestigiacomo (DIERSEN: Ever-increasingly, to call someone a White supremacist in America today is like calling someone a Jew in Germany during the 1930s and 1940s.)
https://editorial.dailywire.com/news/abc-news-calls-kyle-rittenhouse-an-alleged-white-supremacist-without-evidence-cites-joe-biden/

NEWS BUSTERS
— Google Researcher Warns Google May Be ‘Shifting Power’ to Flip Senate – Corinne Weaver
https://www.newsbusters.org/blogs/techwatch/corinne-weaver/2020/10/13/google-researcher-warns-google-may-be-shifting-power-flip

LIFE SITE NEWS
— Wikipedia bans editor badges showing support for traditional marriage Traditional marriage stickers deemed ‘inflammatory’ by Wikipedia – Michael Haynes (DIERSEN: To promote LGBTQ is to destroy traditional marriage and to destroy the traditional family.)
https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/wikipedia-bans-editor-badges-showing-support-for-traditional-marriage

NATIONAL REVIEW
— The Founders Wanted You to Own an AR-15 – DAVID HARSANYI (DIERSEN: Democrats want to defund police. The more Democrats who move into your neighborhood, into your precinct, into your municipal district, into your municipality, into your county district, into your county, and into Illinois, a) the more that crime and poverty increase and b) the more that you need firearms and ammunition for your self-defense.)
https://www.nationalreview.com/corner/the-founders-wanted-you-to-own-an-ar-15/

THE HILL
— Why LGBTQ+ advocates are upset at Amy Coney Barrett’s use of ‘sexual preference’ The correct term is “sexual orientation.” – Anagha Srikanth (DIERSEN: Ever-increasingly, LGBTQers do everything that they can a) to make everyone LGBTQers and b) to get rid of those who do not promote LGBTQ.)
https://thehill.com/changing-america/respect/equality/520858-why-lgbtq-advocates-are-upset-at-amy-coney-barretts-use-of

NEW YORK TIMES
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: A hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-hater says “Misinformation Stokes Calls for Violence on Election Day.”
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/10/13/technology/viral-misinformation-violence-election.html
— Trump Attack on Diversity Training Has a Quick and Chilling Effect – Hailey Fuchs (DIERSEN: Democrat, Libertarian, Green, Independent, and RINO employers use Affirmative Action, Diversity, and Inclusion to not hire and to get rid of Republicans who are one or more of the following: 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.nytimes.com/2020/10/13/us/politics/trump-diversity-training-race.html
— Extra Pounds May Raise Risk of Severe Covid-19 – Roni Caryn Rabin
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/10/10/health/coronavirus-obesity-weight.html

WASHINGTON POST
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-haters say “Racial tensions in America’s sundown towns.” (DIERSEN: Trump-haters are nasty. If you are White and you seek a government office or a political office, expect that your critics/opponents will use your parents and use their parents against you. What is your hometown? What is/was your parents’ hometown and your grandparents’ hometown? Crete was my hometown. I lived there 1948-1972. Crete was my father’s hometown and his parents’ hometown. Grant Park was my mother’s hometown and her parent’s hometown. I should write a book about how my critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes have used my parents, their parents, Crete, and Grant Park against me. They stress that both Crete and Grant Park were overwhelmingly German American and Missouri Synod Lutheran. They hint/imply/argue/shout that Crete and Grant Park were full of White supremacists, Nazis, KKK members, haters, racists, sexists, bigots, and even worse things.)
https://www.washingtonpost.com/health/ap-road-trip-racial-tensions-in-americas-sundown-towns/2020/10/14/3418d600-0dd3-11eb-b404-8d1e675ec701_story.html
— Mark Zuckerberg and Priscilla Chan donate $100 million more to election administrators, despite conservative pushback – Michael Scherer
https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/zuckerberg-chan-elections-facebook/2020/10/12/0e07de94-0cba-11eb-8074-0e943a91bf08_story.html
— Roosevelt lied about his health during the 1944 election — with stark consequences Lying about health during an election year is a presidential tradition — but not one that benefits voters – David Welky (DIERSEN: Everyone expects that if Biden wins, he will immediately step down for health reasons and immediately give the Presidency to Harris.)
https://www.washingtonpost.com/outlook/2020/10/13/roosevelt-lied-about-his-health-during-1944-election-with-stark-consequences/

USA TODAY
— Joe Biden’s support for LGBTQ rights is no joke, whatever ‘Saturday Night Live’ says Biden pointed his finger at my heart, said ‘trans rights are human rights,’ and told me about his plans to ensure no LGBTQ person gets left behind. – Charlotte Clymer (DIERSEN: Ever-increasingly, Democrat candidates make it clear that if elected, they will use government to get rid of individuals, organizations, companies, governments, and countries that do not promote LGBTQ.)
https://www.usatoday.com/story/opinion/2020/10/13/biden-champion-lesbian-gay-bisexual-transgender-americans-column/5969757002/
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-hater call Trump a racist. Ever-increasingly, to call someone a racist in America today is like calling someone a Jew in Germany during the 1930s and 1940s.)
https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/elections/2020/10/13/hate-speech-common-theme-trumps-presidency/5873238002/

WALL STREET JOURNAL
— Mail Balloting Is Fueling Historic Early Voting in the 2020 Election Pennsylvania, Kentucky and Virginia have already received more early ballots than they did in the 2016 presidential vote – Danny Dougherty and Chad Day
https://www.wsj.com/articles/mail-balloting-is-fueling-historic-early-voting-in-the-2020-election-11602591220
— Facebook to Ban Ads Discouraging Vaccines – Sarah E. Needleman (DIERSEN: How soon, if not already, will employers and organizations in Illinois advise their employees and members who are older, overweight, and/or have health problems that they will be gotten rid of if they do not get vaccinated?)
https://www.wsj.com/articles/facebook-to-ban-ads-discouraging-vaccines-11602612841

CPA PRACTICE ADVISOR
— Applications Being Accepted for Minority Accounting Internship Preparation Program (DIERSEN: Sadly, I did not major in accounting at UIC 1966-1968, NIU 1969-1970, or Loyola 1972-1976 because I thought I could not pass the CPA examination. But what I learned by working for IRS staring in 1971, by taking graduate accounting courses at DePaul starting in 1976, and by taking the Becker CPA review course starting in 1978 enabled me to pass the CPA examination on my first attempt in 1979. But my Democrat IRS superiors were furious that I passed the CPA examination on my first attempt because that frustrated their efforts to get rid of me.)
https://www.cpapracticeadvisor.com/accounting-audit/news/21158181/applications-being-accepted-for-minority-accounting-internship-preparation-program
(FROM THE ARTICLE: Participants will engage in various sessions with representatives from Abbott, Crowe LLP, Deloitte LLP, Ernst & Young LLP, Grant Thornton LLP, Hyatt Hotels Corporation, KPMG LLP, PwC LLP, Sikich LLP, and Wipfli LLP, who will also be interviewing for a variety of paid internship opportunities. Other program highlights include motivational keynotes, resume advice, interview coaching, team building exercises, LinkedIn profile development, and opportunities to network with mentors, program alumni, and other diverse students. Additionally, all scholars will receive a $500 scholarship to help with their educational expenses. “In just three days, this amazing program prepares participants to successfully make the crucial transition from student to young professional,” says Kari L. Natale, CAE, senior director of the CPA Endowment Fund of Illinois. “It’s incredibly rewarding to watch these students become more motivated, confident, and better prepared to succeed in the accounting and finance profession as each day passes. They’ll truly accomplish things they never realized were possible.”)

NEWSWEEK
— Justice Thomas Wants SCOTUS to Revisit Statute Granting Social Media Platforms Protection from Users’ Content – JASON LEMON (DIERSEN: When I include links in GOPUSA ILLINOIS emails and on www.gopillinois.com to articles that my critics/opponents do not like, instead of punishing the authors of those articles, my critics/opponents punish me. I should write a book about a) the aforesaid articles, b) my critics/opponents who did not like those articles, and c) what they did to punish me. I would focus on candidates on ballots in my precinct who have hinted/implied/argued/shouted that my including links in GOPUSA ILLINOIS emails and on www.gopillinois.com to articles they did not like caused them to almost lose elections and/or to lose elections. Since 2004, GOPUSA ILLINOIS emails have included links to almost 381,500 articles.)
https://www.newsweek.com/justice-thomas-wants-scotus-revisit-statute-granting-social-media-platforms-protection-users-1538790
(FROM THE ARTICLE: Thomas, a staunch conservative, referred to Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act of 1996, which says “no provider or user of an interactive computer service shall be treated as the publisher or speaker of any information provided by another information content provider.” Social media companies—like Facebook and Twitter—rely on this statute to remain protected from lawsuits resulting from offensive or inappropriate content that may be published by users. “Paring back the sweeping immunity courts have read into §230 would not necessarily render defendants liable for online misconduct. It simply would give plaintiffs a chance to raise their claims in the first place. Plaintiffs still must prove the merits of their cases, and some claims will undoubtedly fail. Moreover, States and the Federal Government are free to update their liability laws to make them more appropriate for an Internet-driven society,” Thomas wrote.)

PBS
— Barrett declines to discuss views on IVF (DIERSEN: I should write a book about my Democrat GAO superiors, supervisors, coworkers, and subordinates who demonized me, denigrated me, and condemned me the most for my wife and I giving up trying to have children, for our not adopting, and for our not becoming foster parents.)
https://www.pbs.org/newshour/politics/watch-sen-richard-blumenthal-questions-supreme-court-nominee-amy-coney-barrett

October 13 Evening Edition

NBC5
— Arwady Expects Chicago to Reach 400 Cases Per Day This Week, a Number She Has Long Warned About. Previously, Arwady had said an average of 400 cases per day would likely mean a rollback to phase three of the city’s reopening plan.
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/arwady-expects-chicago-to-reach-400-cases-per-day-this-week-a-number-she-has-long-warned-about/2353489/
— Pritzker’s Cousin Contributes $500K to Defeat Governor’s Graduated Income Tax Proposal – Shelby Bremer
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/chicago-politics/pritzkers-cousin-contributes-500k-to-defeat-governors-graduated-income-tax-proposal/2353205/

CBS2
— Chicago Early Voting Sites Opening Wednesday, And That Will Benefit Mail-In Voters Too – Tim McNicholas
https://chicago.cbslocal.com/2020/10/13/chicago-early-voting-sites-opening-wednesday-and-that-will-benefit-mail-in-voters-too/

FOX NEWS CHICAGO
— Indiana, 3 other states added to Chicago’s travel quarantine list
https://www.fox32chicago.com/news/indiana-3-other-states-added-to-chicagos-travel-quarantine-list
— Kyle Rittenhouse won’t be charged for gun offense in Illinois: prosecutors
https://www.fox32chicago.com/news/kyle-rittenhouse-wont-be-charged-for-gun-offense-in-illinois-prosecutors
— Social Security checks will increase 1.3% in 2021
https://www.fox32chicago.com/news/social-security-checks-will-increase-1-3-in-2021

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— State tops 9,000 fatalities as Indiana added to Chicago’s travel quarantine list; 2,851 new cases and 29 deaths reported Tuesday
https://www.chicagotribune.com/coronavirus/ct-covid-19-pandemic-chicago-illinois-news-20201013-5vv3em2oandltapbo7dxsbhoam-story.html
— AS THE DEMOCRAT PARTY’S STRANGLEHOLD ON CHICAGO TIGHTENS: Young people are calling out racism at elite Chicago high schools, seeking reforms in admissions, culture and curriculum: ‘A change needs to happen’ – SOPHIE SHERRY
https://www.chicagotribune.com/news/breaking/ct-chicago-high-schools-racism-claims-social-media-20201013-6tzhmo653jajhaw5qberfduhky-story.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Ever-increasingly, hate-filled Trump-haters 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 American, draft avoiders (except Joe Biden and Bill Clinton), and those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.
https://www.chicagotribune.com/columns/clarence-page/ct-column-michigan-militia-donald-trump-joe-biden-page-20201013-xmkhit5mmzcfddqt6k2hg6j6oa-story.html

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— Lightfoot’s worry: how Amy Coney Barrett on Supreme Court will impact gay marriage “What should I tell my daughter — that somehow now my wife and I are no longer married? That we’re no longer legitimately recognized in the eyes of the law? That is dangerous, dangerous territory,” Mayor Lori Lightfoot said. – Fran Spielman
https://chicago.suntimes.com/city-hall/2020/10/13/21514853/amy-coney-barrett-supreme-court-lightfoot-gay-same-sex-marriage-constitution
— We see that you applied for a mail-in ballot! We’ve got an eye on you, buddy. It feels like an invasion of my privacy as a voter. Intimidation by implication. – Phil Kadner
https://chicago.suntimes.com/columnists/2020/10/13/21514517/illinois-early-voting-privacy-fair-tax-amendment-phil-kadner-2020-election

DAILY HERALD
— Kevin Coyne: Candidate profile, DuPage County Board District 5
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20201013/kevin-coyne-candidate-profile-dupage-county-board-district-5
— Authorities: Antioch teen obtained rifle used in Kenosha shootings in Wisconsin – Doug T. Graham
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20201013/authorities-antioch-teen-obtained-rifle-used-in-kenosha-shootings-in-wisconsin

CRAIN’S CHICAGO BUSINESS
— It’s Pritzker vs. Pritzker on ‘fair tax’ now Jennifer Pritzker donates $500,000 to fight the graduated tax amendment backed by her cousin, Gov. J.B. Pritzker—the latest salvo in one of the most expensive ballot initiatives in Illinois history. – A.D. QUIG
https://www.chicagobusiness.com/government/its-pritzker-vs-pritzker-fair-tax-now

KANE COUNTY CHRONICLE
— Kane judge race heats up as Pedersen’s ads link Flood to Trump Flood: ‘This ad is misleading and false’ – BRENDA SCHORY
https://www.kcchronicle.com/2020/10/13/kane-judge-race-heats-up-as-pedersens-ads-link-flood-to-trump/abe4bkr/

CAPITOL FAX
— VBM applications are 8 times higher than the same period four years ago
https://capitolfax.com/2020/10/13/vbm-applications-are-8-times-higher-than-the-same-period-four-years-ago/
— 2,851 new cases, 29 additional deaths, 1,848 in hospitals, 4.5 percent positivity rate, state surpasses 9,000 deaths
https://capitolfax.com/2020/10/13/2851-new-cases-29-additional-deaths-1848-in-hospitals-45-percent-positivity-rate-state-surpasses-9000-deaths/

WASHINGTON TIMES
— Former White House doctor says Biden ‘not up to the job’ mentally – Dave Boyer
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2020/oct/13/ronny-jackson-joe-biden-not-job-mentally/

FOX NEWS
— Trump claims Biden’s ‘dementia’ is ‘rapidly getting worse’ after campaign trail gaffes Biden made a pair of slipups while speaking on the campaign trail Monday – Audrey Conklin
https://www.foxnews.com/politics/trump-biden-dementia-getting-worse-campaign-gaffes

EPOCH TIMES
— Over 30,000 Health Experts Sign Declaration Against COVID-19 Lockdowns Declaration by 3 epidemiologists from Harvard, Oxford, and Stanford elicits support and criticism – OMID GHOREISHI
https://www.theepochtimes.com/over-30000-health-experts-sign-declaration-against-covid-19-lockdowns_3537277.html

THE HILL
— Trump dismisses ‘Fake News’ reports that his campaign is low on money – MARINA PITOFSKY (DIERSEN: According to my critics/opponents, all government and political news and commentary is fake news, except for the government and political news and commentary that they put out or bless. I should write a book about my critics/opponents, better yet, I should sue them.)
https://thehill.com/homenews/campaign/520720-trump-dismisses-fake-news-reports-that-his-campaign-is-low-on-money

CNN
— Romney cites Trump’s rhetoric as he denounces ‘vile’ state of American politics – Devan Cole (DIERSEN: Who denounces Trump? Overwhelmingly, those who denounce Trump are anti-law enforcement, 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, and/or anti-those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.)
https://www.cnn.com/2020/10/13/politics/mitt-romney-trump-pelosi-kamala-harris-attacks/index.html

WASHINGTON POST
— More than 20 states have set records for new coronavirus infections in recent days
https://www.washingtonpost.com/nation/2020/10/13/coronavirus-covid-live-updates-us/

USA TODAY
— Biden: I prayed for Trump’s COVID recovery but he’s not ‘chastened’ – Sean Rossman (DIERSEN: In the organizations that you are/were a member of, who have the leaders chastised and why? I should write a book about the present/past leaders of the following, who they chastised, and why: Milton Township Republican Organization, DuPage County Republican Central Committee, Illinois Republican Party, TAPROOT Republicans of Illinois, Wheaton Chamber of Commerce, Illinois Center Right Coalition, and American Association of Political Consultants Midwest Chapter.)
https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/elections/2020/10/13/2020-election-updates-barrett-hearings-continue-trump-campaigns/5969097002/

October 9 Morning Edition

ABC7
— In 25th Amendment bid, Pelosi mulls Trump’s fitness to serve after COVID diagnosis – AP
https://abc7chicago.com/politics/in-25th-amendment-bid-pelosi-mulls-trumps-fitness-to-serve/6887500/?cmp=emc-wls-news-headlines-10/9/2020
(FROM THE ARTICLE: House Speaker Nancy Pelosi is questioning President Donald Trump’s fitness to serve, announcing legislation Thursday that would create a commission to allow Congress to intervene under the 25th Amendment to the Constitution and remove the president from executive duties. Just weeks before the Nov. 3 election, Pelosi said Trump needs to disclose more about his health after his COVID-19 diagnosis. She noted Trump’s “strange tweet” halting talks on a new coronavirus aid package – he subsequently tried to reverse course – and said Americans need to know when, exactly, he first contracted COVID as others in the White House became infected. On Friday, she plans to roll out the legislation that would launch the commission for review. “The public needs to know the health condition of the president,” Pelosi said, later invoking the 25th Amendment, which allows a president’s cabinet or Congress to intervene when a president is unable to conduct the duties of the office. Trump responded swiftly via Twitter. “Crazy Nancy is the one who should be under observation. They don’t call her Crazy for nothing!” the president said. The president’s opponents have discussed invoking the 25th Amendment for some time, but are raising it now, so close to Election Day, as the campaigns are fast turning into a referendum on Trump’s handling of the coronavirus pandemic. More than 210,000 Americans have died and millions more infected by the virus that shows no signs of abating heading into what public health experts warn will be a difficult flu season and winter. Trump says he “feels great” after being hospitalized and is back at work in the White House. But his doctors have given mixed signals about his diagnosis and treatment. Trump plans to resume campaigning soon. Congress is not in legislative session, and so any serious consideration of the measure, let alone votes in the House or Senate, is unlikely. But the bill serves as a political tool to stoke questions about Trump’s health as his own White House is hit by an outbreak infecting top aides, staff and visitors, including senators. In a stunning admission, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell said Thursday that he had stopped going to the White House two months ago because he disagreed with its coronavirus protocols. His last visit was Aug. 6.)
— Michigan governor says Trump’s words inspire extremists as 13 charged in kidnapping attempt Gov. Whitmer spoke out on ‘GMA’ Friday, calling out Pres. Trump’s attacks against her. – Grant Schulte and David Eggert (DIERSEN: The more of the following that you are, the more that hate-filled, Trump-hating, Trump-haters call you an extremist, White supremacist, Nazi, KKK member, hater, racist, sexist, bigot, and even worse things: law enforcement officer, Trump supporter, conservative, patriotic, White, male, older, heterosexual, married, overweight/obese, Republican, Christian, Protestant, Italian American, German American, non-poor, draft avoider, gun owner, and if your ancestors have been in America for a long time.)
https://abc7chicago.com/politics/michigan-governor-says-trumps-words-inspire-extremists/6888314/?cmp=emc-wls-news-headlines-10/9/2020

NBC5
— NIU Cancels Spring Break Next Year A letter sent out from school officials Thursday outlines the changes to the upcoming academic calendar and announces a virtual commencement ceremony for December graduates
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/niu-cancels-spring-break-next-year/2351224/

WGN RADIO
— Jeanne Ives makes the case for getting your vote in Illinois’ 6th Congressional District
https://wgnradio.com/chicagos-afternoon-news/jeanne-ives-makes-the-case-for-getting-your-vote-in-illinois-6th-congressional-district/

WBEZ
— Chase Promises $600 Million To Repair Lending Practices In Black And Latino Chicago Communities Chase’s commitment to lend more on the city’s South and West Sides comes after WBEZ and City Bureau reporting showed disparities in the bank’s mortgage lending. – Linda Lutton
https://www.wbez.org/stories/chase-promises-600-million-to-repair-lending-practices-in-black-and-latino-chicago-communities/339b272a-e789-475a-bc2b-3b4c8b6f8db6

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— No parade on Columbus Day amid pandemic concerns and controversy over explorer’s legacy – JESSICA VILLAGOMEZ and HANNAH LEONE
https://www.chicagotribune.com/news/breaking/ct-chicago-columbus-day-20201009-by5undcitjaojiwtgvumwurubu-story.html
— Hinsdale police blotter: More campaign signs stolen or vandalized – KIMBERLY FORNEK
https://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/hinsdale/ct-dhd-hinsdale-blotter-tl-1015-20201008-4b2c5ycirbfwdpcuylgofegdbi-story.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Ever-increasingly, Lightfoot uses words to promote 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. But nevertheless, she says “words matter, and when you’re in public life, you have to choose your words carefully.”
https://www.chicagotribune.com/politics/ct-whitmer-militia-kidnapping-trump-lightfoot-20201008-s5uo3g6u4fhj7mfyyolgymeugm-story.html

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— Cook County launches $20 million mortgage assistance program: ‘We will feel the effects of COVID-19 for years to come’ The county’s COVID-19 recovery mortgage assistance program is funded by money from the federal Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act. It follows a similar $20 million suburban renters assistance program set up in August. – Rachel Hinton
https://chicago.suntimes.com/politics/2020/10/8/21507962/cook-county-20-million-mortgage-assistance-program-preckwinkle-covid-19-coronavirus

CRAIN’S CHICAGO BUSINESS
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Ever-increasingly, Democrats hint/imply/argue/shout a) that if you do not call for higher taxes, you are a White supremacist, Nazi, KKK member, hater, racist, sexist, bigot, and even worse things and c) if you are not poor, it is because you are a White supremacist, Nazi, KKK member, hater, racist, sexist, bigot, and even worse things.
https://www.chicagobusiness.com/opinion/racial-equity-illinois-can-start-fair-tax

HERALD WHIG
— ‘Rural Illinois really needs help’ – DEBORAH GERTZ HUSAR
https://www.whig.com/news/illinois-news/rural-illinois-really-needs-help/article_8f7ed42e-c3f1-51e5-87f9-c0d2f5789ae5.html

LINCOLN JOURNAL STANDARD
— Effort to oust longtime justice is anything but just – Scott Reeder
https://www.journalstandard.com/opinion/20201009/scott-reeder-effort-to-oust-longtime-justice-is-anything-but-just

SUBURBAN LIFE
— How to fill out and send a mail-in ballot in Illinois
https://www.mysuburbanlife.com/lists/2020/10/07/c8175ae239d944aea52c801ddc651117/index.xml
— Illinois Has Had COVID-19 Outbreaks in 44 Schools but Won’t Say Where They’ve Occurred More children are testing positive for COVID-19 than they were between March and mid-August, when schools shut down. As parents weigh the safety of in-person learning, Illinois has not published information about the virus’s spread in schools. – Jodi S. Cohen
https://www.mysuburbanlife.com/2020/10/08/illinois-has-had-covid-19-outbreaks-in-44-schools-but-wont-say-where-theyve-occurred/a9fguef/

KANE COUNTY CHRONICLE
— Voter ‘creeped out’ by Kane polling place conditions Lauzen takes officials to task for not returning phone calls – BRENDA SCHO
https://www.kcchronicle.com/2020/10/09/voter-creeped-out-by-kane-polling-place-conditions/ap7b62o/

FOX ILLINOIS
— JPMorgan puts $30B toward fixing banking’s ‘systemic racism’ – AP (DIERSEN: How guilty are you of systemic racism, systemic sexism, systemic bigotry, etc.? For example, have you not hired or not promoted someone because they were minority, female, and/or LGBTQ?)
https://foxillinois.com/news/nation-world/jpmorgan-puts-30b-toward-fixing-bankings-systemic-racism
— Trump rips Pelosi, calls her ‘Crazy Nancy’ after she invokes using the 25th amendment – Christopher White
https://foxillinois.com/news/nation-world/trump-rips-pelosi-calls-her-crazy-nancy-after-she-invokes-using-the-25th-amendment

NPR ILLINOIS
— How Have American Billionaires Gotten Richer Despite Pandemic Recession? – AUDIE CORNISH
https://www.nprillinois.org/post/how-have-american-billionaires-gotten-richer-despite-pandemic-recession#stream/0
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-haters say “Biden Lead Widens Again With Less Than A Month To Go.”
https://www.nprillinois.org/post/npr-electoral-map-biden-lead-widens-again-less-month-go

CENTER SQUARE
— Senate committee discusses what students should learn in school about Black history – Kevin Bessler
https://www.thecentersquare.com/illinois/senate-committee-discusses-what-students-should-learn-in-school-about-black-history/article_46778818-08e8-11eb-9f05-f7a444cca2bd.html

ILLINOIS LEAKS
— Illinois’ Covid-19 Mass Vaccination Plan and Playbook – JOHN KRAFT & KIRK ALLEN (DIERSEN: What will be denied those who fail/refuse to be vaccinated – education, employment, residency, etc.?)
https://edgarcountywatchdogs.com/2020/10/illinois-covid-19-mass-vaccination-plan-and-playbook/

ILLINOIS FAMILY INSTITUTE
— Forgetting the Command to Not Be Conformed to the World – Micah Clark (DIERSEN: Ever-increasingly employers, governments, organizations, etc. require/force everyone to be anti-law enforcement, anti-Trump, anti-conservative, anti-patriotic, anti-Republican, anti-American, anti-White, anti-male, anti-older people, anti-heterosexual, anti-traditional marriage and family, 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. Ever-increasingly employers, governments, organizations, etc. require/force everyone to promote dependency on government, dependency on charity, LGBTQ, abortion, mass/illegal immigration, booze, gambling, pot, and other vices, abolition of the First and Second Amendment, patronage, political affiliation discrimination, reverse discrimination, and age discrimination.)
https://illinoisfamily.org/faith/forgetting-the-command-to-not-be-conformed-to-the-world/

GOPUSA
— Cuomo Rants: Wear A Mask! That’s The Law! Blames Cops, Blames Jews, Blames Trump
https://www.gopusa.com/?p=96058
— Trump To Hold ‘Virtual Rally’ On Rush Limbaugh’s Radio Program Today
https://www.gopusa.com/?p=96071

BREITBART
— Wikipedia Forbids User Profiles Expressing Opposition to Gay Marriage – T.D. ADLER (DIERSEN: How soon, if not already, will those who run your municipal district, your municipality, your township, your county district, your county, Illinois, America, the world, your employer if you are employed, and the organizations that you are a member of officially get rid of those who fail/refuse to promote dependency on government, dependency on charity, LGBTQ, abortion, mass/illegal immigration, booze, gambling, pot, and other vices, abolition of the First and Second Amendments, patronage, political affiliation discrimination, reverse discrimination, age discrimination, and even worse things?)
https://www.breitbart.com/tech/2020/10/08/wikipedia-forbids-user-profiles-expressing-opposition-to-gay-marriage/

DAILY WIRE
— Pelosi, Democrats To Hold ‘Event’ To Discuss The 25th Amendment, Suggesting They’ll Try Removing Trump From Office – Emily Zanotti
https://www.dailywire.com/news/pelosi-democrats-to-hold-event-to-discuss-the-25th-amendment-removing-trump-from-office
— Nancy Pelosi Says White House Staff Should Stage An ‘Intervention’ Because ‘Something’s Wrong’ With President – Emily Zanotti
https://www.dailywire.com/news/nancy-pelosi-says-white-house-staff-should-stage-an-intervention-because-somethings-wrong-with-president

LIFE SITE NEWS
— Renowned historian: Evidence suggests COVID is ‘biological warfare’, part of communist’s ‘program’ ‘And why should we be surprised if this virus had its origins in Communist China, a country that still claims the ideals of Marx, Lenin, and Mao, making this their program for the future?’ – Dorothy Cummings McLean
https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/renowned-historian-evidence-suggests-covid-is-biological-warfare-part-of-communists-program
— Appeal court rules Minnesota schools must let boys claiming to be female into girls’ locker rooms The court ruled that ‘requiring a transgender student to use a different locker-room facility because of his sexual orientation is discrimination.’ – Lianne Laurence
https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/appeal-court-rules-minnesota-schools-must-let-boys-claiming-to-be-female-into-girls-locker-rooms

LEGAL INSURRECTION
— Some Colleges Halting Diversity Programs Due to Trump’s Order – Mike LaChance (DIERSEN: Democrats, Libertarians, Greens, Independents, and RINOs use Affirmative Action, Diversity, and Inclusion to get rid of Republicans who are one or more of the following: 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://legalinsurrection.com/2020/10/some-colleges-halting-diversity-programs-due-to-trumps-order/

THE HILL
— 574 openly LGBTQ candidates are on the ballot this year – ALEX GANGITANO (DIERSEN: LGBTQ activists force LGBTQ elected officials to use government to get rid of individuals, organizations, companies, governments, and countries that do not promote LGBTQ.)
https://thehill.com/homenews/campaign/520213-574-openly-lgbtq-candidates-are-on-the-general-election-ballot-report
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-haters say “Nearly 6 in 10 Americans say Trump is spreading ‘great deal’ of misinformation.” According to my critics/opponents, all government and political news and commentary is misinformation, except for the government and political news and commentary that they put out or bless. I should write a book about my critics/opponents, better yet, I should sue them.)
https://thehill.com/policy/technology/520187-nearly-6-in-10-american-say-trump-is-spreading-great-deal-of-misinformation
— Democrats surge past Republicans in early voting – REID WILSON
https://thehill.com/homenews/state-watch/520306-democrats-surge-past-republicans-in-early-voting

POLITICO
— Trump campaign rallies restart, with few Covid safeguards – ADAM CANCRYN and DAN DIAMOND
https://www.politico.com/newsletters/politico-pulse/2020/10/09/trump-campaign-rallies-restart-with-few-covid-safeguards-790914

ASSOCIATED PRESS
— Michigan governor says Trump’s words inspire extremists – GRANT SCHULTE and DAVID EGGERT (DIERSEN: The more of the following that you are, the more that hate-filled, Trump-hating, Trump-haters call you an extremist, White supremacist, Nazi, KKK member, hater, racist, sexist, bigot, and even worse things: law enforcement officer, Trump supporter, conservative, patriotic, White, male, older, heterosexual, married, overweight/obese, Republican, Christian, Protestant, Italian American, German American, non-poor, draft avoider, gun owner, and if your ancestors have been in America for a long time.)
https://apnews.com/article/virus-outbreak-race-and-ethnicity-donald-trump-kidnapping-health-816581f422e64c8fbb7ca119ed165b6e

CNN
— Donald Trump just got another excuse if he loses the 2020 election – Chris Cillizza (DIERSEN: Since 2000, my critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes have shouted at candidates on ballots in my precinct who have lost elections that their losses were cause by a) me, b) what I have done as a Republican Precinct Committeeman since 1999, c) what I have done as the GOPUSA Illinois editor since 2000, and d) 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. I should write a book about critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes, better yet, I should sue them.)
https://www.cnn.com/2020/10/08/politics/trump-biden-second-debate-virtual/index.html

ABC NEWS
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: A hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-hater says “Donald Trump: What you need to know about the Republican nominee for president.” From what I see, the more demographics that you share with Trump, the more that hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-haters promote hatred against you. What demographics do you share with Trump? Both Trump and I are White, male, older, non-poor, married, Protestant, German American, Republican, gun owners, draft avoiders, and our ancestors have been in America for a long time. While Trump is a federal employee, I was a federal employee for almost 30 years and I have been a federal retiree for more than 23 years.)
https://abcnews.go.com/Politics/donald-trump-republican-nominee-president/story?id=67473973

WASHINGTON POST
— Amy Coney Barrett’s confirmation would be an LGBTQ rights emergency – Jim Obergefell and Alphonso David
https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/jim-obergefell-alphonso-david-amy-coney-barrett-lgbtq-rights/2020/10/08/41cde2c8-08cd-11eb-9be6-cf25fb429f1a_story.html

NEW YORK DAILY NEWS
— ’Wear a mask, that’s the law’: Cuomo demands coronavirus enforcement as unrest grows in Brooklyn – DENIS SLATTERY (DIERSEN: How soon, if not already, will the following be forced to wear a mask 100% of the time when they are outside their residence: those who are older, overweight, have health problems, Trump supporters, conservative, patriotic, Republican, American, White, male, non-poor, gun owners, Christian, Protestant, Italian American, German Americans, draft avoiders (except Joe Biden and Bill Clinton), and those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time?)
https://www.nydailynews.com/news/politics/new-york-elections-government/ny-nyc-coronavirus-cuomo-shutdowns-20201008-jtqobplqqbf57k4ddm2wwagaka-story.html

USA TODAY
— Yelp launches alert that identifies businesses accused of racism – Dalvin Brown (DIERSEN: Ever-increasingly, according to Democrats and RINOs, the more of the following that you are, the more racist that you are: 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 (except Joe Biden and Bill Clinton), and/or if your ancestors have been in America for a long time.)
https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/2020/10/08/yelp-launches-alert-identifies-businesses-accused-racism/5908599002/
— Pence denies systemic racism, Harris decries Trump administration ‘pattern’ of racism in historic debate – Nicquel Terry Ellis (DIERSEN: Ever-increasingly, according to Democrats and RINOs, the more of the following that you are, the more racist that you are: 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 (except Joe Biden and Bill Clinton), and/or if your ancestors have been in America for a long time.)
https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2020/10/07/pence-haris-spar-over-systemic-racism-breonna-taylor-vp-debate/5919398002/

WALL STREET JOURNAL
— A Buyout Offer Means Doing the Math. – Anne Tergesen (DIERSEN: Have you been “offered” a buyout? In 1993, when I was a 45 year old GS-13 GAO employee who had 25 years of federal service, the Democrats who ran GAO “offered” a temporary $25,000 buyout to all their employees, including me, who had 25 or more years of federal service. They made it very clear that they wanted all eligible GAO employees to take their “offer” 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. In 1997, after the buyout had expired, they succeeded in forcing me to take their “offer.”)
https://www.wsj.com/articles/should-you-consider-early-retirement-in-a-recession-11602149401

FORBES
— Chart Your Path To Become A Trusted Advisor – Cheryl Procter-Rogers (DIERSEN: Ever-increasingly, based on their words and based on their actions, leaders of Republican organizations are taking advice a) to get rid of those like me who support the traditional family, right to life, immigration, illegal drugs, Second Amendment, and equal opportunity (no race or gender based preference giving) planks in the Republican Party platform, b) to get rid of those like me who oppose the promotion of dependency on government, dependency on charity, LGBTQ, abortion, mass/illegal immigration, booze, gambling, pot, and other vices, abolition of the First and Second Amendments, patronage, political affiliation discrimination, reverse discrimination, and age discrimination, and c) to get rid of those like me who are Trump supporters, conservative, patriotic, Republican, American, White, male, older, heterosexual, married, non-poor, gun owners, Protestant, German American, draft avoiders, and those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.)
https://www.forbes.com/sites/forbescoachescouncil/2020/10/09/up-your-game-chart-your-path-to-become-a-trusted-advisor/

NEWSWEEK
— VP Debate Marks Second Election Pence Was Not Asked About LGBTQ Rights Despite Requests From 13 Equality Organizations – KATHERINE FUNG (DIERSEN: LGBTQ activists force LGBTQ elected officials to use government to get rid of individuals, organizations, companies, governments, and countries that do not promote LGBTQ.)
https://www.newsweek.com/vp-debate-marks-second-election-pence-was-not-asked-about-lgbtq-rights-despite-requests-13-1537568
— Organizations Donating the Most to Political Campaigns – ELLEN DEWITT
https://www.newsweek.com/organizations-donating-most-political-campaigns-1534736

October 8 Morning Edition

ABC7
— ‘I’m not going to waste my time’: Trump backs out of next week’s virtual presidential debate – Alex Meier
https://abc7chicago.com/politics/trump-says-he-will-not-attend-virtual-debate-will-hold-rally-instead/6862183/
— DISGUSTING, TRAGIC: Rise Naperville, suburb’s first recreational marijuana dispensary, holding grand opening.
https://abc7chicago.com/business/rise-naperville-recreational-marijuana-dispensary-opens-thursday/6862037/

CBS2
— CPL Employees Say Some Mail-In Ballots Found In Book Drops
https://chicago.cbslocal.com/live/cbsn-chicago/video/7170591-20201008133353-cpl-employees-say-some-mail-in-ballots-found-in-book-drops/

FOX NEWS CHICAGO
— 14 shot, 2 fatally, Wednesday in Chicago
https://www.fox32chicago.com/news/14-shot-2-fatally-wednesday-in-chicago
— Rep. Kinzinger on Trump’s decision to pull out of virtual debate
https://www.fox32chicago.com/video/858663

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— Pritzker and the ‘fair tax’ offer you can’t refuse – JOHN KASS
https://www.chicagotribune.com/columns/john-kass/ct-pritzker-graduated-tax-kass-20201008-2ufru4hdrbfyzivowdj6dkjx7m-story.html
— 8 questions for Illinois House candidates running in Chicago and Cook County-based districts (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.chicagotribune.com/opinion/ct-cb-candidates-for-illinois-state-house-cook-county-20201007-t5cjb6x7pfcwdkadipih2bqehu-htmlstory.html
— Park Ridge City Council backs ’10 Shared Principles’ adopted by police to build public trust – JENNIFER JOHNSON (DIERSEN: Democrats, Libertarians, Greens, Independents, and RINOs use Affirmative Action, Diversity, and Inclusion to get rid of Republicans who are one or more of the following: 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.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/park-ridge/ct-prh-ten-shared-principles-tl-1015-20201007-dmryb3q7dvfyvofgefzpkyim7m-story.html
— ENDORSEMENTS: For the Illinois House. Stava-Murray, Durkin, Avelar, Butler, Chesney, Demmer, Luft, Stoll, Frese, Bourne
https://www.chicagotribune.com/opinion/editorials/ct-editorial-chicago-tribune-illinois-house-endorsements-20201008-sksejsg24jcljcblfhg76zxwpu-story.html

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— Gov. J.B. Pritzker calls for licensing police – Rachel Hinton (DIERSEN: I became a licensed CPA in 1981 when I was 32 years old and a GAO employee. Extremely few, if any, of GAO’s Chicago office employees were licensed CPAs. I had passed the Certified Internal Auditor examination on my first attempt in 1981. I had passed the CPA examination on my first attempt in 1979. I had earned a master’s degree in accounting from DePaul in 1980. I had earned an MBA from Loyola in 1976. I had worked for GAO for 16 months and I had worked for IRS for almost 9 years before that.)
https://chicago.suntimes.com/politics/2020/10/6/21504845/pritzker-stratton-criminal-justice-reforms-no-knock-warrant-sentencing-license-police
— Here’s Harris, Pence on 6 key issues during the vice presidential debate Vice President Mike Pence and California Sen. Kamala Harris held a civil conversation that — at least some of the time — included actual substance on a swath of topics ranging from abortion to police violence. – Mitchell Armentrout
https://chicago.suntimes.com/elections/2020/10/7/21507090/vice-president-debate-quotes-kamala-harris-mike-pence-donald-trump-joe-biden

DAILY HERALD
— Black lawmakers seek to revamp social studies education in Illinois – PETER HANCOCK (DIERSEN: Democrats, Libertarians, Greens, Independents, and RINOs use Affirmative Action, Diversity, and Inclusion to get rid of Republicans who are one or more of the following: 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.dailyherald.com/news/20201007/black-lawmakers-seek-to-revamp-social-studies-education-in-illinois

WBEZ
— Young Chicagoans Step Up To Work The Polls As Fewer Elderly Apply Want to be a poll worker in Chicago? You may end up on a waiting list, as young people are flocking to sign up for Election Day service. – Mariah Woelfel
https://www.wbez.org/stories/young-chicagoans-step-up-to-work-polls-as-fewer-elderly-apply/7dca524f-6be9-4e65-bf09-54203ad9151d

DEKALB DAILY CHRONICLE
— NIU reports three new coronavirus cases, hits the 300 mark – EDDIE CARIFIO
https://www.daily-chronicle.com/2020/10/07/niu-reports-three-new-coronavirus-cases-hits-the-300-mark/aohzyhc/

KANKAKEE DAILY JOURNAL
— Push for political gain puts Kilbride in crosshairs – Scott Reeder
https://www.daily-journal.com/opinion/columnists/scott-reeder-push-for-political-gain-puts-kilbride-in-crosshairs/article_f7e26f9a-07c7-11eb-ae56-3ba743c0c944.html

NORTHWEST HERALD
— Pritzker administration announces $4.5 million ‘racial healing’ initiative Healing Illinois grant program will support ‘meaningful dialogue’ on ‘race and racism’ – RAYMON TRONCOSO (DIERSEN: Democrats, Libertarians, Greens, Independents, and RINOs use Affirmative Action, Diversity, and Inclusion to get rid of Republicans who are one or more of the following: 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.nwherald.com/2020/10/07/pritzker-administration-announces-4-5-million-racial-healing-initiative/awgqpo/

WLDS
— Racial Tensions High at Illinois College Over Campus Chalking Incident – Benjamin Cox
https://wlds.com/racial-tensions-high-at-illinois-college-over-campus-chalking-incident/

NAPERVILLE PATCH
— Jim Oberweis Answers Patch Candidate Survey – Lisa Marie Farver (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://patch.com/illinois/naperville/jim-oberweis-answers-patch-candidate-survey

ILLINOIS STATE UNIVERSITY
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: DISGUSTING, TRAGIC: ISU promotes LGBTQ, that is, ISU promotes the destruction of traditional marriage and the traditional family.
https://news.illinoisstate.edu/2020/10/pride-celebrates-coming-out-day-at-illinois-state/

ILLINOIS POLICY INSTITUTE
— CTU ATTEMPTED TO BULLY PENSION FUND INTO HIRING MADIGAN LOBBYISTS – Ben Szalinski (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://www.illinoispolicy.org/ctu-attempted-to-bully-pension-fund-into-hiring-madigan-lobbyists/

WASHINGTON TIMES
— Colleges rethink diversity after Trump executive order Events scrapped after threat of lost funding for ‘divisive concepts’ – Christopher Vondracek (DIERSEN: Democrats, Libertarians, Greens, Independents, and RINOs use Affirmative Action, Diversity, and Inclusion to get rid of Republicans who are one or more of the following: 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.washingtontimes.com/news/2020/oct/7/trump-executive-order-makes-colleges-rethink-diver/

WASHINGTON EXAMINER
— Mark Levin says he was ‘prepared to go to war’ before Facebook backed down on censorship of his page – Andrew Mark Miller (DIERSEN: My critics/opponents want the following to censor me, to censor my GOPUA ILLINOIS emails, and to censor www.gopillinois.com : Facebook, Google, Chicago Tribune, Chicago Sun-Times, Daily Herald, Suburban Life, Crain’s Chicago Business, Illinois Review, Capitol Fax, Milton Township Republican Organization, DuPage County Republican Central Committee, Illinois Republican Party, Wheaton, Milton Township, DuPage County, Illinois, Wheaton Chamber of Commerce, TAPROOT Republicans of Illinois, Illinois Center Right Coalition, American Association of Political Consultants Midwest Chapter, the elected/appointed officials who govern/represent my precinct, candidates for offices that govern/represent my precinct, etc.)
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/levin-says-he-was-prepared-to-go-to-war-before-facebook-backed-down-on-censorship-of-his-page

FOX NEWS
— Fox News Poll: Biden gains ground over Trump A 70 percent majority believes our democracy is “in danger” in this election – Dana Blanton
https://www.foxnews.com/politics/fox-news-poll-biden-gains-ground-over-trump

FEDERALIST
— House GOP Antitrust Report: ‘Big Tech Is Out To Get Conservatives’ – Tristan Justice
https://thefederalist.com/2020/10/07/house-gop-antitrust-report-big-tech-is-out-to-get-conservatives/

DAILY WIRE
— NBA Will Leave Social Justice Messages To Be ‘Delivered Off The Floor’ Amid Ratings Dive – Emily Zanotti
https://www.dailywire.com/news/nba-will-leave-social-justice-messages-to-be-delivered-off-the-floor-amid-ratings-dive

TOWNHALL REVIEW
— Young Voters, Do You Want to Take Responsibility for Your Country and Your Life? Dan Proft and Amy Jacobson with Charlie Kirk
http://townhallreview.com/2020/10/young-voters-do-you-want-to-take-responsibility-for-your-country-and-your-life-dan-proft-and-amy-jacobson-with-charlie-kirk/

ONE NEWS NOW
— Relief package highlights radical priorities – Chad Groening
https://onenewsnow.com/politics-govt/2020/10/08/relief-package-highlights-radical-priorities

LIFE NEWS
— Bogus CNN Poll Falsely Claims Biden Will Defeat Trump in a Landslide – DAVE ANDRUSKO
https://www.lifenews.com/2020/10/07/bogus-cnn-poll-falsely-claims-biden-will-defeat-trump-in-a-landslide/

EPOCH TIMES
— VP Debate: Harris Targets Trump on Pandemic as Pence Defends Administration’s Response – JACK PHILLIPS
https://www.theepochtimes.com/harris-targets-trump-on-pandemic-as-pence-defends-administrations-response_3530658.html

COLLEGE FIX
— Pro-Trump Hispanic student senator faces impeachment for old tweets critical of illegal immigration – PHILLIP NIETO
https://www.thecollegefix.com/pro-trump-hispanic-student-senator-faces-impeachment-for-old-tweets-critical-of-illegal-immigration/

POLITICO
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: A hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-hater says “A wave of polls paints a dire picture for Trump.”
https://www.politico.com/news/2020/10/07/trump-polls-dire-picture-427416

CNN
— Trump says he doesn’t believe he’s contagious and wants to resume rallies – Kevin Liptak and Ben Tinker
https://www.cnn.com/politics/live-news/trump-covid-19-updates-thursday/h_2859c79d3b67ec614fc532f7537f6c37

NBC NEWS
— The most revealing questions in Wednesday’s debate were the ones that went unanswered – Chuck Todd, Mark Murray, Carrie Dann and Melissa Holzberg (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.nbcnews.com/politics/meet-the-press/most-revealing-questions-wednesday-s-debate-were-ones-went-unanswered-n1242601

NEW YORK POST
— Colleges drop ‘diversity’ efforts after Trump bans critical race theory – Mark Moore (DIERSEN: Democrats, Libertarians, Greens, Independents, and RINOs use Affirmative Action, Diversity, and Inclusion to get rid of Republicans who are one or more of the following: 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://nypost.com/2020/10/07/colleges-drop-diversity-efforts-after-trump-bans-critical-race-theory/

WASHINGTON POST
— Trump says he won’t participate in virtual debate shortly after format is announced – John Wagner
https://www.washingtonpost.com/elections/2020/10/08/trump-biden-live-updates/

WALL STREET JOURNAL
— JPMorgan Unveils $30 Billion Push to Bridge Racial Wealth Gap Bank focuses on expanding access to affordable housing and boosting minority-owned small businesses – Orla McCaffrey (DIERSEN: Ever-increasingly, Democrats and RINOs blame Republicans for all the financial, health, and other problems that minorities have had, are having, and will have.)
https://www.wsj.com/articles/jpmorgan-unveils-30-billion-push-to-bridge-racial-wealth-gap-11602129661
— FRONT PAGE: How Russia Today Skirts High-Tech Blockade to Reach U.S. Readers The Kremlin-backed outlet has been boosted by a news aggregator dominated by conservative media sites – Keach Hagey, Emily Glazer and Rob Barry (DIERSEN: Needless-to-say, GOPUSA ILLINOIS does not allow anything to be “unwittingly” displayed in its emails or on www.gopillinois.com .)
https://www.wsj.com/articles/how-russia-today-skirts-high-tech-blockade-to-reach-u-s-readers-11602078094
(FROM THE ARTICLE: The U.S. intelligence community’s assessment of the Russian efforts created a backlash against social-media companies, which were accused of providing platforms for a misinformation campaign aimed at influencing voters. Facebook Inc., Twitter Inc. and others have since implemented changes to limit the reach of state-run media. Yet RT continues to draw a large American audience, helped unwittingly by some of America’s most prominent conservative websites. The reason: Those news outlets agreed to join a distribution network that allows other members’ content to be displayed on their home pages. The company responsible for RT’s presence on RealClearPolitics is Mixi.Media. Since its launch in 2018, Mixi has assembled a network of right-leaning publishers, including National Review, The Daily Caller and Newsmax, as well as mainstream sites like RealClearPolitics.)
— The Cancel Mob Comes Back for More – Bruce Gilley
https://www.wsj.com/articles/the-cancel-mob-comes-back-for-more-11602091733
— White House Order Against Diversity Training Generates Confusion Government agencies and companies with federal contracts pause programs and cancel events, as business groups protest order – Khadeeja Safdar and Lauren Weber
https://www.wsj.com/articles/white-house-order-against-diversity-training-generates-confusion-11602063000

USA TODAY
— Read the full transcript of vice presidential debate between Mike Pence and Kamala Harris – Susan Page
https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/elections/2020/10/08/vice-presidential-debate-full-transcript-mike-pence-and-kamala-harris/5920773002/
— ‘The country’s lost its mind’: Polls warning of civil war, violence shows deep partisan chasm over election – Ledyard King (DIERSEN: If Trump wins, which stores in your municipality do Democrats threaten to loot and which buildings do they threaten to burn down? Democrats are moral relativists who believe that their end justifies their means.)
https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/elections/2020/10/07/both-sides-worry-doubts-election-integrity-could-spark-violence/5880965002/
— FRONT PAGE TOP OF FOLD WITH BIG COLOR PICTURE: DIERSEN HEADLINE: Hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-haters say “White House coronavirus outbreak may have exposed thousands from Atlanta to Minnesota.”
https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/investigations/2020/10/07/officials-exposed-went-attend-rallies-debates-and-fundraisers/5907663002/
— ‘Staggering numbers’: Early voting is breaking records in 2020, fueled by a big mail-ballot lead for Democrats – Joey Garrison
https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/elections/2020/10/06/election-2020-fueled-democrats-early-voting-way-up/3623292001/
— Wells Fargo’s diversity initiative to hire more Black leaders probed by Labor Department – Jessica Guynn (DIERSEN: In 1971, when I was 22 years old, Oldsmobile withdrew a job offer that I had accepted saying that it had just agreed to stop hiring Whites to settle an EEOC complaint. Firestone Stores fired me because I had sought and accepted that offer. The aforesaid directly resulted in my accepting a job offer from IRS.)
https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/2020/10/07/wells-fargo-trump-labor-department-diversity-black-leaders/5911388002/
— COVID-19 cases rising in 39 states – 9 months into the pandemic: ‘We are overwhelmed’ – John Bacon
Mike Stucka
https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/health/2020/10/07/united-states-coronavirus-cases-nine-states-records/5906943002/

TIMES REPORTER
— Remember the riots? They’re still happening – Byron York
https://www.timesreporter.com/story/opinion/2020/10/08/byron-york-column/5908830002/

DETROIT FREE PRESS
— Partisan local websites masquerading as traditional news outlets target Michigan voters – Clara Hendrickson (DIERSEN: GOPUSA does not masquerade as being nonpartisan. I should write a book about Democrat news outlets that masquerade as being non-partisan.)
https://www.freep.com/story/news/local/michigan/2020/10/07/conservative-progressive-local-news-websites/3577830001/

NEWSWEEK
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: What do you say to those who claim to be Christian, but who promote dependency on government, dependency on charity, LGBTQ, abortion, mass/illegal immigration, booze, gambling, pot, and other vices, abolition of the First and Second Amendments, patronage, political affiliation, reverse discrimination, and/or age discrimination? Real Christians do not do the aforesaid.
https://www.newsweek.com/over-16000-christians-sign-petition-rejecting-amy-coney-barrett-telling-gop-senators-bible-1537081
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: A hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-hater says “Accusations of Trump Being a Coronavirus Superspreader Grow as WH Refuses to Disclose President’s Last Negative Test.”
https://www.newsweek.com/accusations-trump-being-coronavirus-superspreader-grow-wh-refuses-disclose-presidents-last-1537178

GOVERNING
— DISGUSTING, TRAGIC: A Group of Retired Republican Governors Come Out for Biden Eight former GOP governors are supporting the Democrat for president. They may not change many minds but could provide cover to wavering Republican voters who don’t want to re-elect Trump. – ALAN GREENBLATT
https://www.governing.com/now/A-Group-of-Retired-Republican-Governors-Come-Out-for-Biden.html

GAY CITY NEWS
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Ever-increasingly, you are discriminated against if you do not promote LGBTQ. I should write a book about those who discriminate against those who do not promote LGBTQ. I would focus on those who 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, and Illinois.
https://www.gaycitynews.com/lgbtq-americans-report-widespread-discrimination-healthcare-barriers/

October 6 Evening Edition

ABC7
— Facebook removes President Trump’s post falsely saying flu is more lethal than COVID-19 – CNN (DIERSEN: According to my critics/opponents, all government and political news and commentary is false except for the government and political news and commentary that they put out or bless.)
https://abc7chicago.com/politics/pres-trump-covid-19-post-deleted-by-facebook/6816632/

NBC5
— Trump Has ‘No Symptoms,’ Returns to Downplaying Virus Trump was grappling with his next political steps exactly four weeks from Election Day – Zeke Miller, Jill Colvin and Aamer Madhani
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/national-international/trump-has-no-symptoms-returns-to-downplaying-virus/2350111/
— St. Louis Couple Indicted for Waving Guns at Protesters The June protest in St. Louis was among hundreds nationwide in the aftermath of George Floyd’s death in Minneapolis – Jim Salter
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/national-international/st-louis-couple-indicted-for-waving-guns-at-protesters/2350042/
— Lightfoot Slams Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas as ‘Danger to Our Democracy’ for Criticism of Gay Marriage
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/chicago-politics/lightfoot-slams-supreme-court-justice-clarence-thomas-as-danger-to-our-democracy-for-criticism-of-gay-marriage/2349927/

CBS2
— VERY SAD: Religious Leaders Urge Voters To Back Graduated Income Tax Plan
https://chicago.cbslocal.com/2020/10/06/conservative-think-tank-files-lawsuit-challenging-ballot-language-on-graduated-income-tax-plan/

FOX NEWS CHICAGO
— Michelle Obama accuses Trump of ‘willful mismanagement,’ tells young voters not to ‘waste’ their votes – AP
https://www.fox32chicago.com/news/michelle-obama-accuses-trump-of-willful-mismanagement-tells-young-voters-not-to-waste-their-votes

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— Democratic chair of House committee investigating Speaker Michael Madigan accuses GOP of ‘wearing two hats,’ says no more meetings until after election – DAN PETRELLA
https://www.chicagotribune.com/politics/ct-illinois-house-investigating-committee-madigan-20201006-ohxzkpufv5c5zl5ctgyzrchfnm-story.html
— State treasurer abruptly cancels news conference to address remarks on taxing retirement income that have been seized on by opponents of graduated-rate income tax – RICK PEARSON
https://www.chicagotribune.com/politics/ct-graduated-rate-income-tax-retirement-20201006-6nqqbqm6qnchrjgedebdx4kywm-story.html
— Chicago residents ‘strongly advised’ to avoid Indiana, which may make next week’s quarantine travel list – ALICE YIN
https://www.chicagotribune.com/coronavirus/ct-coronavirus-indiana-chicago-quarantine-travel-order-20201006-bikpnso6kvap7o7bz2aozi6wva-story.html
— Twitter locked President Trump’s account after he shared NY Post columnist’s email – Tim Balk
https://www.chicagotribune.com/nation-world/ny-president-trump-twitter-locked-ny-post-20201006-gnv5wacehfd5fantuv4hiv2rpm-story.html
— Mayor Lori Lightfoot considering up to $200 million in Chicago city worker cuts to balance budget: sources – GREGORY PRATT and JOHN BYRNE
https://www.chicagotribune.com/politics/ct-chicago-budget-layoffs-lightfoot-20201006-iddcq72ufrde5fkyorosbh2vhi-story.html
— Lightfoot on how Trump, administration officials could have better protected themselves from COVID-19: ‘Don’t be stupid, that’s what they could have done’ – JOHN BYRNE
https://www.chicagotribune.com/coronavirus/ct-coronavirus-lori-lightfoot-donald-trump-response-20201006-is6k6cqctneqnpgnfpz56jieim-story.html
— State treasurer abruptly cancels news conference to address remarks on taxing retirement income that have been seized on by opponents of graduated-rate income tax – RICK PEARSON
https://www.chicagotribune.com/politics/ct-graduated-rate-income-tax-retirement-20201006-6nqqbqm6qnchrjgedebdx4kywm-story.html

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— From slogans to solutions? Pritzker proposes ending cash bail, no-knock warrants and other criminal justice reforms The Democratic governor’s “seven guiding principles” also includes licensing police, increasing access to sentence credit and time-limited supervised release and only detaining defendants who are a threat to public safety, a “key element” in creating a state that “works for everyone.” – Rachel Hinton
https://chicago.suntimes.com/politics/2020/10/6/21504845/pritzker-stratton-criminal-justice-reforms-no-knock-warrant-sentencing-license-police
— Feeling a kinship with Donald Trump The president and I, despite our great disagreements, belong to an unofficial club of obese men over 70. I wouldn’t wish COVID on anybody in that club. – Patrick T. Reardon
https://chicago.suntimes.com/2020/10/6/21504906/donald-trump-covid-high-risk-older-men-obese-2020-election-patrick-reardon

DAILY HERALD
— Tim Whelan: Candidate profile, DuPage County Forest Preserve Board District 4
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20201006/tim-whelan-candidate-profile-dupage-county-forest-preserve-board-district-4

FOX ILLINOIS
— Biden says no debate if Trump still has virus – AP
https://foxillinois.com/news/nation-world/biden-says-no-debate-if-trump-still-has-virus
— Madigan investigation hearings delayed until after election; GOP objects – AP
https://foxillinois.com/news/local/madigan-investigation-hearings-delayed-until-after-election-gop-objects

COD COURIER
— Youth and minority groups influence 2020 presidential election more than they may think – Sadie Romero
https://codcourier.org/13508/news/youth-and-minority-groups-influence-2020-presidential-election-more-than-they-may-think/#

CAPITOL FAX
— 1,617 new cases, 32 additional deaths, 1,673 in hospitals, 3.4 percent positivity rate
https://capitolfax.com/2020/10/06/1617-new-cases-32-additional-deaths-1673-in-hospitals-34-percent-positivity-rate/

FOX NEWS
— Big Tech staffers gave nearly $5M to Biden, less than $250G to Trump: report Biden donors ‘are also … making decisions on content and who gets silenced or censored,’ Dan Gainor said – Brian Flood
https://www.foxnews.com/politics/big-tech-trump-biden-contributions

GOPUSA
— Michelle Obama Attacks Trump As Racist; Asks Voters To Think About ‘Me And My Ancestors’
https://www.gopusa.com/?p=95933

AMERICAN THINKER
— Who targeted the president? – Sally Zelikovsky
https://www.americanthinker.com/blog/2020/10/who_targeted_the_president.html
— Is there a more loathsome group of people than the White House press corps? – Patricia McCarthy
https://www.americanthinker.com/blog/2020/10/is_there_a_more_loathsome_group_of_people_than_the_white_house_press_corps_.html

EAGLE FORUM
— Party Platforms Matter
https://eagleforum.org/publications/focus/elections-101.html
(FROM THE ARTICLE: What is happening to our country? American ValuesIf there ever were a time to go into the voting booth with eyes wide open, November 3 of 2020 is that time. The past few months have been an unfolding drama of lawlessness in the streets, anti-American curricula planned for the schools, and overt attacks on foundational beliefs that most Americans hold dear. The upheaval has been swift and destructive, leading many to wonder how anyone either in or seeking an elected leadership position would not speak out forcefully against the carnage. Some Democrat leaders of the affected cities have either actively called on the police to stand down, or they have decided not to publicly condemn the burning, looting, and murdering in their cities. Many Republicans, on the other hand, have called for a return to law and order, expressing concern not only for residents and business owners but also for the first responders who are risking their lives trying to help injured people and protect property. Are these dichotomous responses indicative of the philosophies of these leaders’ political parties, or are they simply personal views that have nothing to do with party affiliation? A comparison of the Republican and Democrat party platforms can provide much-needed information about the worldviews and intentions of current leaders and those who might be elected on November 3. What is a party platform? Political party platforms are official declarations of the principles, policy stances, and action items of the parties. Every four years, political parties gather for their national conventions where they nominate their presidential and vice-presidential candidates. They also write their platforms, the documents that outline where they stand on specific issues and what they intend to do on those issues if their candidates are elected. The differences in 2020 are stark. Republican – Democrat If one were to judge the 2020 Republican and Democrat platforms simply by tone, even a cursory review of both would yield important insights into each party’s opinions of the country and its issues. The Democrat Party platform outlines what many might consider to be extremist views of this country – that it is irredeemably racist, that people who were instrumental in the founding and early leadership of the country are unworthy of respect or remembrance, and that the government should take over huge areas of its citizens’ lives. Law enforcement must be overhauled, and white supremacy and nationalism are ingrained sins that must be overcome. The Republican Party platform, on the other hand, begins with a dedication page to those who protect the country and its citizens: We dedicate this platform with admiration and gratitude to all who stand strong in the face of danger so that the American people may be protected against it – The men and women of our military, of our law enforcement, and the first responders of every community in our land – And to their families.)

NATIONAL REVIEW
— Trump Confirms He Will Participate in Next Presidential Debate: ‘It Will Be Great!’ – ZACHARY EVANS
https://www.nationalreview.com/news/trump-confirms-he-will-participate-in-next-presidential-debate-it-will-be-great/

CNN
— Fed chair warns of economic tragedy if America can’t control the coronavirus – Anneken Tappe
https://www.cnn.com/2020/10/06/economy/fed-powell-coronavirus-stimulus/index.html

NBC NEWS
— Facebook removes Trump post that compared Covid-19 to flu Twitter restricted a similar tweet from Trump, leaving it online but placing it behind a note saying the tweet violated Twitter’s rules about spreading misleading information. – David Ingram (DIERSEN: According to my critics/opponents, all government and political news and commentary is misleading except for the government and political news and commentary that they put out or bless.)
https://www.nbcnews.com/tech/tech-news/facebook-removes-trump-post-compared-covid-19-flu-n1242277

NEW YORK POST
— The left is depending on insults and lies in its bid to stop Amy Coney Barrett – Rich Lowry
https://nypost.com/2020/10/05/the-left-is-depending-on-insults-and-lies-in-its-bid-to-stop-amy-coney-barrett/

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

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

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 22 Evening Edition

NBC5
— Wisconsin, Several Other States Added to Chicago Travel Order Requiring Quarantine The city’s travel order is evaluated every Tuesday, with any additions taking effect the following Friday
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/wisconsin-several-other-states-added-to-chicago-travel-order-requiring-quarantine/2342849/
— Senate GOP Lines Up With Trump to Quickly Fill Court Seat Trump said he will announce his choice to replace the late Ruth Bader Ginsburg on Saturday
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/politics/graham-gop-has-votes-to-confirm-trump-court-pick-by-nov-3/2342726/

CBS2
— DISGUSTING, TRAGIC: Democrats want minorities to be pot pushers. To push pot on an individual, organization, company, government, or country is to destroy that individual, organization, company, government, or country.
https://chicago.cbslocal.com/2020/09/22/pritzker-illinois-poised-to-have-most-diverse-cannabis-industry-tin-u-s/

WGN TV
— Secretary of State’s letter to millions of Illinois voters causes confusion over mail-in voting – Tahman Bradley
https://wgntv.com/news/chicago-news/secretary-of-states-letter-to-millions-of-illinois-voters-causes-confusion-over-mail-in-voting/

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: A hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-hater uses coronavirus to promote hatred against Trump.
https://www.chicagotribune.com/columns/rex-huppke/ct-coronavirus-death-toll-trump-covid-election-supreme-court-huppke-20200922-ygsoyzvchfhdfdyyols4vww47q-story.html

DAILY HERALD
— Milton Township supervisor Chris Heidorn pleads guilty to DUI – Susan Sarkauskas
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20200922/milton-township-supervisor-pleads-guilty-to-dui
— DuPage delays vote on fairgrounds – Scott C. Morgan
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20200922/dupage-delays-vote-on-fairgrounds
— Underwood, Oberweis roll out first TV ads in 14th Congressional District race – Russell Lissau
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20200922/underwood-oberweis-roll-out-first-tv-ads-in-14th-congressional-district-race
— Jeff Keicher: Candidate profile, Illinois House 70th District
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20200922/jeff-keicher-candidate-profile-illinois-house-70th-district
— Steven Reick: Candidate profile, Illinois House 63rd District
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20200922/steven-reick-candidate-profile-illinois-house-63rd-district

CRAIN’S CHICAGO BUSINESS
— Oberweis hits TV against Underwood; surprising poll in race to succeed Lipinski Campaign activity is on the rise as ballots will soon be in the mail. – GREG HINZ
https://www.chicagobusiness.com/greg-hinz-politics/oberweis-hits-tv-against-underwood-surprising-poll-race-succeed-lipinski

SUBURBAN CHICAGOLAND
— Oberweis slams Underwood for coddling violent
https://suburbanchicagoland.com/2020/09/22/oberweis-slams-underwood-for-coddling-violent-protestors/

WVIK
— Illinois GOP Opposes Kilbride – HERB TRIX
https://www.wvik.org/post/illinois-gop-opposes-kilbride#stream/0

CENTER SQUARE
— GOP forms coalition to oppose Illinois Supreme Court Justice Kilbride – Kevin Bessler
https://www.thecentersquare.com/illinois/gop-forms-coalition-to-oppose-illinois-supreme-court-justice-kilbride/article_8512866c-fd0e-11ea-bb6c-9f1b36f9242c.html

ILLINOIS CONSERVATIVE UNION
— Lawsuit Filed – IL State Board of Elections in Violation of Federal Election Law.
http://www.ilpac.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/092120_FINAL_PR_JW-ICU-File-Suit.pdf

ILLINOIS REVIEW
— WIREPOINTS’ BASELINE REFORM PLAN REDUCES ILLINOIS’ PENSION LIABILITIES BY 40 PERCENT, RETIREMENT COSTS BY $5 BILLION ANNUALLY
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2020/09/wirepoints-baseline-reform-plan-reduces-illinois-pension-liabilities-by-40-percent-retirement-costs-by-5-billion-annu.html
— WHY ILLINOIS IS IN TROUBLE – 109,881 PUBLIC EMPLOYEES WITH $100,000+ PAYCHECKS COST TAXPAYERS $14B
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2020/09/why-illinois-is-in-trouble-109881-public-employees-with-100000-paychecks-cost-taxpayers-14b.html
— RIDINGS: COVID HYSTERIA WILL BE THE MISTAKE OF AN AMERICAN GENERATION
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2020/09/ridings-covid-hysteria-will-be-the-mistake-of-an-american-generation.html
— OBERWEIS ATTACKS UNDERWOOD’S REFUSAL TO CONDEMN RIOTING IN NEW AD
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2020/09/oberweis-launches-broadcast-media-buy-in-chicago-market.html

CAPITOL FAX
— 1,531 new cases, 30 additional deaths, 1,455 in the hospital, 3.5 percent positivity rate
https://capitolfax.com/2020/09/22/1531-new-cases-30-additional-deaths-1455-in-the-hospital-35-percent-positivity-rate/
— Another confirmation that the Cook County Democratic Party made the rich richer and the poor poorer
https://capitolfax.com/2020/09/22/another-confirmation-that-the-cook-county-democratic-party-made-the-rich-richer-and-the-poor-poorer/

TOWNHALL
— Newsweek’s Attempt to Smear Potential SCOTUS Pick Amy Coney Barrett Fails Spectacularly – Julio Rosas
https://townhall.com/tipsheet/juliorosas/2020/09/22/newsweek-attempt-to-smear-scotus-pick-amy-coney-barrett-fails-spectacularly-n2576644

JUDICIAL WATCH
— Judicial Watch Sues State of Illinois for Refusing to Disclose Voter Roll Data in Violation of Federal Law
https://www.judicialwatch.org/press-releases/illinois-refuses-voter-roll-data/

THE HILL
— Collins says she will vote ‘no’ on Supreme Court nominee before election – JORDAIN CARNEY
https://thehill.com/homenews/senate/517622-collins-says-she-will-vote-no-on-supreme-court-nominee-before-election
— Democrats step up hardball tactics as Supreme Court fight heats up – JORDAIN CARNEY
https://thehill.com/homenews/senate/517610-democrats-step-up-hardball-tactics-as-supreme-court-fight-heats-up

LGBTQ NATION
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Hate-filled Republican-hating Republican-haters say “GOP candidate mocks Black gay opponent “because of the way he talks.” After her comments were revealed, her campaign said she “did not give permission to be recorded.”
https://www.lgbtqnation.com/2020/09/gop-candidate-mocks-black-gay-opponent-way-talks/