August 5 Evening Edition

ABC7
— Joe Biden won’t go to Milwaukee to accept Democratic nomination – AP
https://abc7chicago.com/politics/biden-wont-go-to-milwaukee-to-accept-democratic-nomination/6355425/
— Trump considering giving convention acceptance speech from White House – AP
https://abc7chicago.com/politics/trump-floats-giving-rnc-acceptance-speech-from-white-house/6356001/

CBS2
— Six Chicago Aldermen Urge Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan To Resign As ComEd Pleads Not Guilty In Bribery Scandal – Todd Feurer
https://chicago.cbslocal.com/2020/08/05/six-chicago-aldermen-urge-illinois-house-speaker-michael-madigan-to-resign-as-comed-pleads-not-guilty-in-bribery-scandal/

NBC5
— Pritzker Expresses Concern Over New Coronavirus Infection Trends in Illinois
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/coronavirus/pritzker-expresses-concern-over-new-coronavirus-infection-trends-in-illinois/2317451/
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: BLM-promoters promote BLM.
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/colorful-black-lives-matter-mural-covers-chicago-street/2317474/
— Biden on Cognitive Test: ‘Why the Hell Would I Take a Test?’ President Trump has hailed his own mental acuity by referencing his performance on a cognitive test often given to older patients to identify early signs of dementia – Bill Barrow
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/politics/biden-on-cognitive-test-why-the-hell-would-i-take-a-test/2317377/

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker warns of ‘extraordinarily painful’ cuts, job losses if Washington doesn’t provide pandemic relief funding to states – RICK PEARSON and JAMIE MUNKS
https://www.chicagotribune.com/coronavirus/ct-coronavirus-illinois-pritzker-20200805-2w7wojdzybc2nk4ild23v5oqzm-story.html
— ‘I am feeling that this is the end of my career.’ Millions of US jobs are gone for good. – AP
https://www.chicagotribune.com/coronavirus/ct-nw-coronavirus-unemployment-job-loss-20200805-sxtnnjfr7vfwbgx5lppyqskmxu-story.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: A hate-filled Trump-hater promotes hatred against Trump.
https://www.chicagotribune.com/columns/steve-chapman/ct-column-trump-covid-deaths-axios-chapman-20200805-lrmugkmlhvblpaxioy3nxaexku-story.html

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— Vote with your face? Masks one more thing voters will get to decide on Election Day Although Illinois requires face coverings in public indoor spaces, such as grocery or drug stores, mandating their use in the voting booth would raise some sticky legal issues of possible voter suppression. – Mark Brown
https://chicago.suntimes.com/politics/2020/8/5/21356321/masks-voters-election-day-coronavirus-covid-illinois-chicago
— Chicago Public Schools staying closed due to worsening COVID-19 conditions, Lightfoot says The mayor said the decision to keep kids home had little to do with the Chicago Teachers Union’s increasing pressure and threats to strike. – Nader Issa and Fran Spielman
https://chicago.suntimes.com/education/2020/8/5/21355448/chicago-public-schools-remote-learning-coronavirus
— Coronavirus ‘rages on’ in Illinois, prompting Pritzker to warn locals to take action — or the state ‘will be forced to step in’ The Metro East and southern Illinois regions are still hovering close to the 8% positivity rate that would trigger a state intervention. “Without local action, even more stringent regulations restricting public interaction, or in the extreme, another stay-at-home order might be in your future,” Pritzker said. – Mitchell Armentrout
https://chicago.suntimes.com/2020/8/5/21356024/illinois-coronavirus-cases-deaths-pritzker-covid-increase

DAILY HERALD
— Huge fundraising gap illustrates different strategies in 10th Congressional District race – Russell Lissau
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20200721/huge-fundraising-gap-illustrates-different-strategies-in-10th-congressional-district-race

ELGIN PATCH
— Pritzker Shows He’s Not The Boss By Refusing To Take On Madigan Why won’t Pritzker demand House speaker be stripped of power federal amid corruption probe? Madigan is the real boss. – Mark Konkol
https://patch.com/illinois/elgin/s/h75ce/pritzker-shows-hes-not-the-boss-by-refusing-to-take-on-madigan

ILLINOIS LEAKS
— Illinois Governor Pritzker Facing Indirect Civil Contempt Motion Seeking He Be Placed In The County Jail – KIRK ALLEN & JOHN KRAFT
https://edgarcountywatchdogs.com/2020/08/illinois-governor-pritzker-facing-indirect-civil-contempt-motion-seeking-he-be-placed-in-the-county-jail/

ILLINOIS FAMILY INSTITUTE
— Illinois Public School Officials Spread Disinformation – Diane O’Burns
https://illinoisfamily.org/education/illinois-public-school-officials-spread-disinformation-part-2/

ILLINOIS REVIEW
— NEW YORK CITY SETS UP “CHECKPOINTS” TO ENFORCE COVID QUARANTINE; WILL CHICAGO FOLLOW?
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2020/08/new-york-city-sets-up-checkpoints-to-enforce-covid-quarantine-will-chicago-follow-.html
— THORNER: CHAOS AND MASS DISENFRANCHISEMENT PLAGUE MAIL-IN BALLOTS
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2020/08/thorner-chaos-and-mass-disenfranchisement-plague-mail-in-ballots-.html

CAPITOL FAX
— US Rep. Rodney Davis has tested positive for COVID-19
https://capitolfax.com/2020/08/05/us-rep-rodney-davis-has-tested-positive-for-covid-19/
— 1,759 new cases, 30 additional deaths, 3.9 percent positivity rate
https://capitolfax.com/2020/08/05/1759-new-cases-30-additional-deaths-39-percent-positivity-rate/
— Pritzker responds *** Will County judge says Clay County rulings “bereft of any meaningful legal analysis,” as Rep. Bailey asks Clay County judge to hold Pritzker in contempt, toss him in jail
https://capitolfax.com/2020/08/05/will-county-judge-says-clay-county-rulings-bereft-of-any-meaningful-legal-analysis-as-rep-bailey-asks-clay-county-judge-to-hold-pritzker-in-contempt-toss-him-in-jail/

BREITBART
— Oprah Coaches White People on How to Navigate ‘Unconscious’ Racism on Apple TV Show – ROBERT KRAYCHIK
https://www.breitbart.com/entertainment/2020/08/05/oprah-coaches-white-people-on-how-to-navigate-unconscious-racism/
— Donald Trump: Black Lives Matter a ‘Marxist Group’ that Is Not Good for Our Country
https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2020/08/05/donald-trump-black-lives-matter-a-marxist-group-that-is-not-good-for-our-country/
— Rapper FBG Duck Shot Down in Broad Daylight in Mayor Lori Lightfoot’s Chicago – WARNER TODD HUSTON
https://www.breitbart.com/entertainment/2020/08/05/fbg-duck-shot-down-in-broad-daylight-in-mayor-lori-lightfoots-chicago/

CNS NEWS
— Biden: ‘I’ll Send a Bill to Congress Creating a Clear Roadmap to Citizenship for…11 Million Undocumented People’
https://www.cnsnews.com/article/national/cnsnewscom-staff/biden-ill-send-bill-congress-creating-clear-roadmap-citizenship
— Cuban Restaurant Owner Rejects Black Activists’ ‘Mafia Tactics,’ Quotas, Diversity Training – Bailey Duran
https://www.cnsnews.com/article/national/bailey-duran/cuban-restaurant-owner-rejects-black-activists-mafia-tactics-quotas

FEDERALIST
— Cuban Immigrant Faces Down Black Lives Matter Over Attempted Shakedown Of His Restaurant – Jonah Gottschalk
https://thefederalist.com/2020/08/05/cuban-immigrant-faces-down-black-lives-matter-over-attempted-shakedown-of-his-restaurant/

CAMPUS REFORM
— Illinois Dem calls on colleges to ban history, compares subject to ‘poison pill’ – James Ferguson
https://campusreform.org/?id=15389

THE HILL
— Biden needs to bring religious Americans into the Democratic fold – AVI SCHICK (DIERSEN: The Democrat Party platform is extremely anti-religious.)
https://thehill.com/opinion/campaign/510650-biden-needs-to-bring-religious-americans-into-the-democratic-fold

NEW YORK TIMES
— 2020 Election Live Updates: Biden Will Not Go to Milwaukee for Democratic Convention Bowing to the health threats posed by the coronavirus, Democrats announced that their convention would be almost entirely virtual. Democrats dialed back their Milwaukee convention plans, and Joe Biden will accept his party’s nomination from Delaware.
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/08/05/us/elections/biden-vs-trump.html

WASHINGTON POST
— Facebook removes first post by Trump containing coronavirus misinformation The company is has faced pressure to better moderate its site amid a massive advertiser boycott. – Heather Kelly
https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2020/08/05/trump-post-removed-facebook/

FORBES
— Four Things Employers Should Do To Accommodate Political Diversity In The Workplace – Ilana Redstone (DIERSEN: My Democrat superiors in the federal government hinted/implied/argued/shouted that their employees who were Democrat, minority, female, younger, and/or veteran wanted them to get rid of their employees who were Republican, White, male, older, and/or non-veteran.)
https://www.forbes.com/sites/ilanaredstone/2020/08/05/four-things-employers-should-do-to-accommodate-political-diversity-in-the-workplace/

WFPL
— What Louisville Has And Has Not Done To Meet Protesters’ Demands – Ryan Van Velzer (DIERSEN: What demands have the Democrats made on your mayor?)
https://wfpl.org/what-louisville-has-and-has-not-done-to-meet-protesters-demands/

ELLISVILLE LEADER
— OUTRAGEOUS: Ellisville rejects Back-the-Blue rally – Jack Hammett
https://www.leader-call.com/news/ellisville-rejects-back-the-blue-rally/article_df760a6e-d754-11ea-8dda-0382c0db312a.html

JD SUPRA
— Contrary to EEOC Pandemic Guidance, New York City Warns Employers Against Preferential Treatment of Older Workers
https://www.jdsupra.com/legalnews/contrary-to-eeoc-pandemic-guidance-new-90164/

METRO WEEKLY
— Democrats’ 2020 platform solidifies party’s commitment to LGBTQ rights – John Riley
https://www.metroweekly.com/2020/08/democrats-2020-platform-solidifies-partys-commitment-to-lgbtq-rights/

July 31 Evening Edition

ABC7
— COVID-19 Illinois: 1,941 new coronavirus cases, 21 deaths; state hits more than 49K tests in 1 day State conducts over 49K tests in 1 day

https://abc7chicago.com/health/illinois-reports-1941-new-covid-19-cases-21-deaths/6345166/

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— FRONT PAGE TOP OF FOLD IN NAPERVILLE SUN: Will County seeing ‘all-time high’ vote-by-mail applications – ERIN HEGARTY
https://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/naperville-sun/ct-sta-will-county-mail-in-voting-st-0731-20200731-gx6ujy3cmrgnlofbzbgcjv5j7e-story.html
— Pritzker’s office says GOP congressmen’s complaints on federal pandemic relief are ‘baseless political attacks’ – RICK PEARSON
https://www.chicagotribune.com/coronavirus/ct-jb-pritzker-congress-federal-pandemic-aid-20200731-2v4abvy3ibgdri7yx7xqnvqtfi-story.html
— Pritzker says Madigan, who has vowed not to resign after being tied to ComEd scandal, owes public a full explanation – RICK PEARSON
https://www.chicagotribune.com/politics/ct-pritzker-madigan-comed-20200731-m3lggjagrvfwjcevgi655n7gm4-story.html
— North Central College pledges changes after graduate who knelt during anthem questioned school’s commitment to Black students – SUZANNE BAKER
https://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/naperville-sun/ct-nvs-mynk-richardon-clerk-north-central-lacrosse-st-20200731-qhqacjev7zgltjutq6ygf5dc7i-story.html
— Anti-racism rally held in Evanston, days after Confederate flag towel displayed at beach – BRIAN L. COX
https://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/evanston/ct-evr-rally-lighthouse-beach-confederate-flag-response-tl-0806-20200731-3rxg56kq4neznmxbgf4xhjpazq-story.html

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Disgustingly, Bush, Clinton, and Obama use Lewis to jab Trump.
https://chicago.suntimes.com/politics/2020/7/30/21348944/john-lewis-funeral-barack-obama-eulogy-donald-trump-george-bush-ebenezer-baptist

CRAIN’S CHICAGO BUSINESS
— How much longer can Pritzker sidestep the Madigan problem? The governor vastly prefers results to confrontation, so provoking the powerful speaker has never been high on his agenda, for a number of reasons. Sometimes, however, reality intrudes. – RICH MILLER
https://www.chicagobusiness.com/rich-miller-springfield/how-much-longer-can-pritzker-sidestep-madigan-problem

ROBERT FEDER
— Tribune’s John Kass fires back at ‘cancel culture’ critics
https://www.robertfeder.com/2020/07/31/robservations-tribunes-john-kass-fires-back-cancel-culture-critics/

WASHINGTON EXAMINER

— Race quotas will make the New York Times a truly second-rate paper
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/opinion/race-quotas-will-make-the-new-york-times-a-truly-second-rate-paper

AMERICAN THINKER
— Trump had an intelligent goal when he tweeted about delaying the election – Andrea Widburg
http://americanthinker.com/blog/2020/07/trump_had_an_intelligent_goal_when_he_tweeted_about_delaying_the_election_.html

NATIONAL REVIEW
— OUTRAGEOUS: NBA Resumes Season with ‘Black Lives Matter’ Painted on Court – BRITTANY BERNSTEIN
https://www.nationalreview.com/news/nba-resumes-season-with-black-lives-matter-painted-on-court/

NEW YORK TIMES
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Ever-increasingly, the European Union promotes LGBTQ activity.
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/07/30/world/europe/LGBT-free-poland-EU-funds.html
— China Uses Quarantines as Cover to Detain Dissidents, Activists Say Critics of the government said they were held in rooms with barred windows and denied permission to contact their families, all in the name of public health. – Sui-Lee Wee (DIERSEN: If Biden wins, will the Democrats quarantine all Republicans or just Republicans who are law enforcement officers, Trump supporters, conservative, patriotic, White, male, older, heterosexual, married, non-poor, gun owners, Christian, Italian American, German American, draft avoiders, and/or those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time?)
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/07/30/world/asia/coronavirus-china-quarantine.html

WALL STREET JOURNAL
— The Biden-Sanders Manifesto Voters should examine how far left the former vice president has moved since winning the primaries. – Phil Gramm
https://www.wsj.com/articles/the-biden-sanders-manifesto-11596131322
— Delay the Election??? Trump can’t change the date, but voting by mail needs to be cleaned up. – Editorial
https://www.wsj.com/articles/delay-the-election-11596150821
— The Lockdown’s Destruction Incredibly, some in the media want to repeat the second quarter’s 32.9% plunge in GDP. – Editorial
https://www.wsj.com/articles/the-lockdowns-destruction-11596150889

USA TODAY
— We’ve called election winners for a combined century. Here’s why 2020 will be different. Votes will be counted very slowly starting Nov. 3. And that’s the optimistic view assuming no foreign hacking, partisan delays or machine failures. – Evans Witt and Sheldon Gawiser
https://www.usatoday.com/story/opinion/2020/07/31/trump-biden-congress-2020-winners-days-weeks-column/5544509002/
— HARDCOPY ARTICLE TITLE: Teen drivers should check this list – Phoebe Wall Howard (DIERSEN: What did you drive when you were a teen? I bought a 1958 Chevy BelAir in 1964 when I was 16 years old with money that I earned doing yard work and delivering newspapers 1962-1964. I bought a new 1966 Pontiac Tempest Sprint in 1966 with money that I earned washing dishes 1964-1966. I bought a new Oldsmobile 442 in 1967 with money that I earned cleaning golf shoes, chipping slag, and pumping gasoline in 1966 and delivering mail 1966-1967. I bought a new 1969 Dodge Charger SE in 1968 with money that I earned delivering mail 1966-1968. I drove the Pontiac to classes at UIC 1966-1967. I drove the Oldsmobile to classes at UIC in 1968. I drove the Charger to classes at NIU 1969-1970.)
https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/cars/2020/07/30/safest-cars-toyota-honda-ford-gm-fca-teenagers-consumer-reports/5545142002/

GRAND RAPIDS HERALD REVIEW
— OUTSTANDING: Back the Blue Rally
https://www.grandrapidsmn.com/news/back-the-blue-rally/article_bbc812c0-d366-11ea-9fe3-2b4cab95d73c.html

THE WEEK
— America’s new yard sign discourse – Bonnie Kristian
https://theweek.com/articles/928379/americas-new-yard-sign-discourse

CREATORS SYNDICATE
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: A hate-filled Republican-hater promotes hatred against Republicans.
https://www.creators.com/read/mona-charen/07/20/who-is-really-burning-things-down

RASMUSSEN REPORTS
— Voters Say Some Big City Leaders, Most Reporters Encourage Violent Protests
https://www.rasmussenreports.com/public_content/politics/current_events/social_issues/voters_say_some_big_city_leaders_most_reporters_encourage_violent_protests
— Reaction to Sports Promotion of BLM Is More Negative Than Positive
https://www.rasmussenreports.com/public_content/lifestyle/sports/july_2020/reaction_to_sports_promotion_of_blm_is_more_negative_than_positive

July 30 Evening Edition

ABC7
— House Speaker Michael Madigan polling Democratic caucus on whether he should step down – Craig Wall
https://abc7chicago.com/politics/madigan-asking-democratic-caucus-if-he-should-step-down/6343510/
— COVID-19 Illinois: 1,772 new coronavirus cases, 18 deaths; Lake County beach closure will begin Saturday
https://abc7chicago.com/health/illinois-reports-1772-new-covid-19-cases-18-deaths/6342901/?cmp=emc-wls-news-headlines-7/30/2020
— Trump floats idea of November election delay, a virtual impossibility – AP
https://abc7chicago.com/politics/trump-floats-idea-of-election-delay-a-virtual-impossibility/6342501/

NBC5
— Lawmakers Say Madigan Called to Gauge Support as 7 Democrats Push for His Resignation Over ComEd Scandal – Mary Ann Ahern and Shelby Bremer
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/chicago-politics/lawmakers-say-madigan-called-to-gauge-support-as-7-democrats-push-for-his-resignation-over-comed-scandal/2313345/

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— House GOP leader Jim Durkin now says Madigan should resign immediately – RICK PEARSON
https://www.chicagotribune.com/politics/ct-michael-madigan-jim-durkin-comed-20200730-om55uhcrzjfsbmo7nu7yc2ezte-story.html
— Record economic plunge, bleak jobs numbers reveal coronavirus toll – AP
https://www.chicagotribune.com/business/ct-biz-us-economic-plunge-20200730-t25tj4pzdvcmrirdufstpla2nm-story.html
— ComEd hearing another example of lax (imaginary?) ethics in state government – Editorial
https://www.chicagotribune.com/opinion/editorials/ct-edit-comed-corruption-zalewski-commerce-commission-20200730-nuslg347vfcjroo3rkwjasjb2e-story.html

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Hate-filled Trump-haters say “Boss Trump can’t suspend elections, but Congress can do more to protect them. The ultimate weapon of every autocrat is to suspend elections, denying the people a chance to throw the bum out. Donald Trump has finally gone there.”
https://chicago.suntimes.com/2020/7/30/21348571/november-election-suspended-delayed-1918-flu-epidemic-john-lewis-voting-rights-editorial-louis-dejoy
— Illinois House Republican leader joins calls for Madigan’s ‘immediate resignation’ Jim Durkin says Mike Madigan is “unable to execute his responsibilities” as House Speaker. – Neal Earley
https://chicago.suntimes.com/politics/2020/7/30/21348217/illinois-house-republican-leader-jim-durkin-mike-madigan-immediate-resignation
— Coronavirus crossroads? As Illinois sees largest single day caseload since May, Pritzker warns ‘we’re at a danger point’ The rise is part of a disturbing trend that’s seen July’s daily case average shoot up to more than 1,100, compared to 764 per day last month. In the last nine days alone, more than 13,000 new cases have been reported. – Mitch Dudek
https://chicago.suntimes.com/politics/2020/7/30/21348339/coronavirus-covid-19-illinois-1772-pritzker-briefing-deaths-cases-reopening

DAILY HERALD
— Trump tweet about delaying election ignites reaction from suburban lawmakers, candidates – Marni Pyke
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20200730/trump-tweet-about-delaying-election-ignites-reaction-from-suburban-lawmakers-candidates

CRAIN’S CHICAGO BUSINESS
— Calls for Madigan’s exit start to snowball And each of the latest statements is significant in its own way. – GREG HINZ
https://www.chicagobusiness.com/greg-hinz-politics/calls-madigans-exit-start-snowball
— McDonald’s sets diversity goals – JESSICA WOHL (DIERSEN: Democrats run the federal government. Constructively, the federal government’s diversity goals are a) to hire only young Democrat minorities and young Democrat females and b) to get rid of federal employees who are Republican, White, male, and/or non-veteran who did not make GS-13 (currently $101,176) by age 25, GS-14 (currently $119,559) by age 30, GS-15 (currently $140,634) by age 35, and Senior Executive Service (currently $170,800) by age 40. Extremely few federal employees make the aforesaid promotion deadlines.)
https://www.chicagobusiness.com/restaurants/mcdonalds-sets-diversity-goals

QUAD CITIES ONLINE
— Rock Island County Clerk: Absentee ballot requests from Peoria legal, but causing confusion
https://qconline.com/news/local/govt-and-politics/rock-island-county-clerk-absentee-ballot-requests-from-peoria-legal-but-causing-confusion/article_d6a03741-8278-560b-8303-a21ee1e3347c.amp.html

FOX NEWS ILLINOIS
— Election officials game out worst-case scenarios in drills – AP
https://foxillinois.com/news/nation-world/election-officials-game-out-worst-case-scenarios-in-drills

CHICAGO PATCH
— Postal Service Shrugs Off Chicago Mail Delivery Complaints Ald. O’Shea wants City Council hearings on poor mail delivery so the postmaster general’s office can hear directly from angry Chicagoans. – Mark Konkol
https://patch.com/illinois/chicago/postal-service-shrugs-chicago-mail-delivery-complaints

CHICAGO NOW
— Time to cancel the Chicago Tribune Guild’s executive board? – Dennis Byrne
http://www.chicagonow.com/dennis-byrnes-barbershop/2020/07/time-to-cancel-the-chicago-tribune-guilds-executive-board/

MCHENRY COUNTY BLOG
— No Confidence Resolution Filed against Michael Madigan
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/07/30/no-confidence-resolution-filed-against-michael-madigan/
— Peter Breen Calls Out Madigan-Financed Dem Who Beat Him for All of a Sudden Being Anti-Madigan
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/07/30/peter-breen-calls-out-madigan-financed-dem-who-beat-him-for-all-of-a-sudden-being-anti-madigan/
— Aurora Democrat “Demands” Madigan to Step Down from Speakership
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/07/30/aurora-democrat-demands-madigan-to-step-down-from-speakership/
— Pressure on Madigan To Resign Should Come from “If” Democrats
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/07/30/pressure-on-the-madigan-should-resign-if-democrats/
— Petitions of Libertarian Candidates for Auditor and Coroner Challenged
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/07/30/petitions-of-libertarian-candidates-for-auditor-and-coroner-challenged/
— Acosta Says Franks Supports Closing Illegal Alien Detention Floor of McHenry County Jail
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/07/30/acosta-says-franks-supports-closing-illegal-alien-detention-floor-of-mchenry-county-jail/
— Pritzker on Ethics: Bad, But No Action
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/07/30/pritzker-on-ethics-bad-but-no-action/
— Finally, a Dem House Member Calling Madigan to Resign
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/07/29/finally-a-dem-house-member-calling-madigan-to-resign/
— UPDATE: John Kass Is Missing
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/07/29/john-kass-is-missing/
— Electric Users Might Eventually Get Refund from Com Ed’s Criminality
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/07/29/electric-users-might-eventually-get-refund-from-com-eds-criminality/

ILLINOIS FAMILY INSTITUTE
— Public School Authorities Bully Would-Be Home Educators – Diane O’Burns
https://illinoisfamily.org/education/government-school-administrators-bully-would-be-homeschoolers/

CAPITOL FAX
— Durkin changes tune, calls on Madigan to resign now
https://capitolfax.com/2020/07/30/durkin-changes-tune-calls-on-madigan-to-resign-now/
— Rep. Kelly Cassidy: “Speaker Madigan must step down from his leadership roles, both in the House and in our party”
https://capitolfax.com/2020/07/30/rep-kelly-cassidy-speaker-madigan-must-step-down-from-his-leadership-roles-both-in-the-house-and-in-our-party/
— Republican US Senate candidate slams delay of high school football season: “Death will eventually come for everyone”
https://capitolfax.com/2020/07/30/republican-us-senate-candidate-slams-delay-of-high-school-football-season-death-will-eventually-come-for-everyone/
— COVID-19 roundup
https://capitolfax.com/2020/07/30/covid-19-roundup-49/
— 1,772 new cases, 18 additional deaths, 3.8 percent positivity rate
https://capitolfax.com/2020/07/30/1772-new-cases-18-additional-deaths-38-percent-positivity-rate/
— County clerk issues warning about GOP VBM mailers
https://capitolfax.com/2020/07/30/county-clerk-issues-warning-about-gop-vbm-mailers/
— As more Democrats call for Madigan’s resignation, DPI updates website with new “branding”
https://capitolfax.com/2020/07/30/as-more-democrats-call-for-madigans-resignation-dpi-updates-website-with-new-branding/

WASHINGTON EXAMINER
— Congressional Republican leaders reject Trump suggestion of delaying election – Susan Ferrechio
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/congress/congressional-republican-leaders-reject-trump-suggestion-of-delaying-election

GOPUSA
— Blackhawks Ban Fans From Wearing Native American Headdresses To Their Games
https://www.gopusa.com/?p=92695
— Boeing To Cut More Than 10.5K Jobs; Likely To Close Everett Assembly Line
https://www.gopusa.com/?p=92647

FOX NEWS
— Former GOP presidential candidate Herman Cain dies at 74 from coronavirus complications Cain, 74, first went to an Atlanta hospital for treatment on July 1 – Ronn Blitzer
https://www.foxnews.com/politics/herman-cain-dead-after-battle-with-coronavirus

AMERICAN THINKER
— The Immigration Problem Is Worse Than You Think – Andrew E. Harrod
https://www.americanthinker.com/articles/2020/07/the_immigration_problem_is_worse_than_you_think.html

CONSERVATIVE HQ
— Silence and Betrayals of GOP Senate Leaders Killing America – George Rasley
http://www.conservativehq.com/node/32990

NEWSMAX
— An Assignment To Remember: Covering Herman Cain – John Gizzi
https://www.newsmax.com/john-gizzi/cainclintonhealthcareteapartytrumpobama/2020/07/30/id/979877/

NBC NEWS
— Obama, eulogizing John Lewis, takes aim at Trump over voting rights, protest response Without mentioning his successor by name, the former president decried that federal troops had been deployed against “peaceful demonstrators.” – Rebecca Shabad
https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/2020-election/obama-eulogizing-john-lewis-takes-aim-trump-over-voting-rights-n1235341

WASHINGTON POST
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: A hate-filled Trump-hater says “Trumpism’s most persistent goal is the preservation of white supremacy.” How soon, if not already, will hate-filled Trump-haters officially call for Democrats, Libertarians, Greens, Independents, RINOs, liberals, moderates, non-Whites, women, young people, LGBTQers, poor people, illegals, recent immigrants, non-Christians, non-Italian Americans, non-German Americans, etc., to kill Republicans?
https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/trumpisms-most-persistent-goal-is-the-preservation-of-white-supremacy/2020/07/30/0a3a6aec-d291-11ea-8c55-61e7fa5e82ab_story.html

FORBES
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Hate-filled Trump-haters side with Portland rioters.
https://www.forbes.com/sites/jemimamcevoy/2020/07/30/trump-calls-portland-protesters-anarchists-and-agitators-data-shows-otherwise/

NPR
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: A hate-filled Christian-hater promotes hatred of Christians.
https://www.npr.org/transcripts/896712611

WKBW
— OUTRAGEOUS: Survey posted to help determine location of ‘Black Lives Matter Street’ in Buffalo – Anthony Reyes, Megan Erbacher
https://www.wkbw.com/news/local-news/survey-posted-to-help-determine-location-of-black-lives-matter-street-in-buffalo

GREATER LONG ISLAND
— OUTSTANDING: Back the Blue march in Sayville on Saturday
https://sayville.greaterlongisland.com/2020/07/30/back-the-blue-march-in-sayville-on-saturday-heres-what-you-need-to-know/

SUN JOURNAL
— OUTSTANDING: Back the Blue rally in Lewiston People show support for police and school resource officers. – RUSS DILLINGHAM
https://www.sunjournal.com/2020/07/30/photos-back-the-blue-rally-in-lewiston/

WKRG
— OUTSTANDING: Back the Blue billboards posted in NW Florida – Kimber Collins
https://www.wkrg.com/northwest-florida/back-the-blue-billboards-posted-in-nw-florida/

LEDGER
— OUTSTANDING: ‘Back the Blue’ luncheon in Bartow  Bartow Ford supplied 300 meals to local law enforcement officers from around Polk County during the “Back The Blue” luncheon in Bartow Thursday.
https://www.theledger.com/photogallery/LK/20200730/PHOTOGALLERY/730009994/PH/1

FEDERAL NEWS NETWORK
— New Senate bill requires agencies to brush up diversity and inclusion plans – Nicole Ogrysko (DIERSEN: Democrats run the federal government. Constructively, the federal government’s diversity and inclusion goals are a) to hire only young Democrat minorities and young Democrat females and b) to get rid of federal employees who are Republican, White, male, and/or non-veteran who did not make GS-13 (currently $101,176) by age 25, GS-14 (currently $119,559) by age 30, GS-15 (currently $140,634) by age 35, and Senior Executive Service (currently $170,800) by age 40. Extremely few federal employees make the aforesaid promotion deadlines.)
https://federalnewsnetwork.com/workforce/2020/07/new-senate-bill-requires-agencies-to-brush-up-diversity-and-inclusion-plans/

July 22 Evening Edition

WHITE HOUSE
— President Trump announces actions to restore safety and peace in U.S. cities
https://www.whitehouse.gov/1600daily/
(FROM THE ANNOUNCEMENT: In Chicago, for example, more than 300 federal law enforcement personnel will work with state and local police to help apprehend violent criminals. Just yesterday, another mass shooting in Chicago injured 15 people outside of a funeral service.)

ABC7
— President Trump sending ‘hundreds’ of federal agents to Chicago as part of anti-violence effort; Mayor Lightfoot says focus will not be protesters Gov. JB Pritzker welcomes ‘legitimate’ federal resources – Chuck Goudie and Barb Markoff, Christine Tressel and Ross Weidner
https://abc7chicago.com/politics/trump-to-send-hundreds-of-federal-agents-to-chicago-as-part-of-anti-violence-effort/6328585/
— Coronavirus Illinois: IL reports 1,598 COVID-19 cases, 23 deaths
https://abc7chicago.com/health/illinois-reports-1598-new-covid-19-cases/6328964/?cmp=emc-wls-news-headlines-7/22/2020

NBC5
— Illinois Reports Nearly 1,600 New Coronavirus Cases, Highest Daily Total for July Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker said state numbers are now gradually rising following significant progress made across the state, which he called “very concerning”
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/coronavirus/illinois-health-officials-report-nearly-1600-new-coronavirus-cases-23-deaths-wednesday/2309448/

FOX NEWS CHICAGO
— Pelosi calls coronavirus the ‘Trump virus’ following revived White House task force briefing – Joseph A. Wulfsohn
https://www.fox32chicago.com/news/pelosi-calls-coronavirus-the-trump-virus-following-revived-white-house-task-force-briefing

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— Trump announces new federal ‘surge’ of law enforcement to Chicago – JEREMY GORNER, STACY ST. CLAIR, GREGORY PRATT and LISA DONOVAN
https://www.chicagotribune.com/news/criminal-justice/ct-chicago-trump-federal-agents-20200722-ki3dqmj3szgwvicltnoubvmmwu-story.html
— Pritzker on rising COVID numbers: ‘It remains a serious threat’ – JESSICA VILLAGOMEZ
https://www.chicagotribune.com/coronavirus/ct-coronavirus-spread-jb-pritzker-20200722-sm7j5g3fufcl7mqgsppmbuir24-story.html
— 1 in 5 U.S. workers collects unemployment benefits – ALEXIA ELEJALDE-RUIZ
https://www.chicagotribune.com/coronavirus/ct-coronavirus-illinois-unemployment-benefit-expiring-600-20200722-bh3pv4qfjjcnpi72pmczbn3c7i-story.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Ever-increasingly, Democrats blame Republicans for the problems that Blacks have.
https://www.chicagotribune.com/opinion/commentary/ct-opinion-gun-violence-solutions-history-20200722-kvum6gdzozfobm32hlan7khq6e-story.html

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— Pritzker blames ‘virus deniers’ as state sees highest daily COVID-19 caseload since early June: ‘The enemy is you’ “Choosing to go out in public without a mask is not a political statement,” Gov. J.B. Pritzker said. “It demonstrates a callous disregard for the people in your community and in your county and in our state and in our nation.” – Mitchell Armentrout
https://chicago.suntimes.com/coronavirus/2020/7/22/21334500/illinois-coronavirus-cases-rising-pritzker-reopening-july-22

DAILY HERALD
— Sales tax revenue down more than $2.8M in DuPage – Robert Sanchez
https://www.dailyherald.com/business/20200722/sales-tax-revenue-down-more-than-28m-in-dupage
— ‘This bloodshed must end’: Trump deploys feds to Chicago under ‘law-and-order’ push – AP
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20200722/this-bloodshed-must-end-trump-deploys-feds-to-chicago-under-law-and-order-push
— Kane County Board shuns effort to slash 25% of its membership – James Fuller
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20200722/kane-county-board-shuns-effort-to-slash-25-of-its-membership
— Naperville leaders to promote wearing masks – Marie Wilson
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20200721/naperville-leaders-to-promote-wearing-masks

CRAIN’S CHICAGO BUSINESS
— State reports widespread fraud in unemployment claims – GREG HINZ
https://www.chicagobusiness.com/greg-hinz-politics/state-reports-widespread-fraud-unemployment-claims
— Trump sending federal agents to Chicago The move is expected to help local police and not mirror the controversial strike force seen on the streets of Portland. – A.D. QUIG and SARAH ZIMMERMAN
https://www.chicagobusiness.com/government/trump-sending-federal-agents-chicago

CHAMPAIGN/URBANA NEWS GAZETTE
— Madigan’s political problems piling up – Editorial
https://www.news-gazette.com/opinion/editorials/editorial-madigans-political-problems-piling-up/article_43008700-780d-526e-9452-813ebcdf014c.html

ARLINGTON HEIGHTS PATCH
— DISGUSTING, TRAGIC: Recreational Marijuana Gets Thumbs Up In Arlington Heights The Village Board voted 7-1 in favor of allowing recreational sales in the village, a reversal of a previous vote in 2019. – Eric DeGrechie
https://patch.com/illinois/arlingtonheights/recreational-marijuana-gets-thumbs-arlington-heights

ILLINOIS REVIEW
— 6TH CD INCUMBENT CASTEN REJECTS IVES’ CALL FOR FIVE PUBLIC DEBATES LEADING UP TO NOVEMBER ELECTION
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2020/07/6th-cd-incumbent-casten-rejects-ives-call-for-five-public-debates-leading-up-to-november-election.html
— RIDINGS: FEDERAL AGENTS IN CHICAGO TO STOP VIOLENCE? IT HAS HAPPENED BEFORE
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2020/07/ridings-federal-agents-in-chicago-to-stop-violence-it-has-happened-before-.html
— GANTNER: COVID’S SUFFOCATING EFFECT ON RELIGIOUS LIBERTY IN AMERICA
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2020/07/gantner-covids-suffocating-effect-on-religious-liberty-in-america.html
— REPUBLICANS CALL FOR MADIGAN TO RESIGN, ETHICS REFORM
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2020/07/icymi-republicans-call-for-madigan-to-resign-ethics-reform.html
— SECOND AMENDMENT GROUPS SUE IL STATE POLICE TO COMPLY WITH FOID CARD 30-DAY REQUIREMENT
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2020/07/second-amendment-groups-file-lawsuit-to-force-il-state-police-to-comply-with-foid-card-30-day-requir.html
— REP. SKILLICORN: WE MUST REOPEN ILLINOIS SCHOOLS IN THE FALL
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2020/07/skillicorn-we-must-reopen-schools.html
— SAVE AMERICA FROM CANCEL CULTURE
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2020/07/save-america-from-cancel-culture.html
— SMITHSONIAN PUSHES RACIST MATERIAL CLAIMING ‘WHITE CULTURE’ IS ‘NUCLEAR FAMILY,’ ‘SELF-RELIANCE,’ BEING ‘POLITE’
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2020/07/smithsonian-pushes-racist-material-claiming-white-culture-is-nuclear-family-self-reliance-being-poli.html

CAPITOL FAX
— Lausch announces expansion of “Operation Legend” to Chicago
https://capitolfax.com/2020/07/22/lausch-announces-expansion-of-operation-legend-to-chicago/
— 1,598 new cases, 23 additional deaths, 3.2 percent positivity rate
https://capitolfax.com/2020/07/22/1598-new-cases-23-additional-deaths-32-percent-positivity-rate/
— CBPP: “State shortfalls will total about $555 billion through 2022″
https://capitolfax.com/2020/07/22/cbpp-state-shortfalls-will-total-about-555-billion-through-2022/
— After years-long fight, Douglas Park to be renamed for Frederick Douglass
https://capitolfax.com/2020/07/22/after-years-long-fight-douglas-park-to-be-renamed-for-frederick-douglass/
— Pritzker extends evictions moratorium through August 22 – Speaks to violence and federal help – Explains why out-of-state quarantine ill-advised – Goes after party bus operators – Dr. Ezike: “Yes, we’re seeing increased transmission” – Pritzker warns bar owners – Probable cases now included – Pritzker talks about Trump encouraging masks – IDES debit fraud scheme discussed
https://capitolfax.com/2020/07/22/pritzker-extends-evictions-moratorium-through-august-22/

GOPUSA
— Sell Out! John Kasich Set To Support Joe Biden At Democrat Convention – Bobby Eberle
https://www.gopusa.com/?p=92256
— Fauci Wasn’t Invited To WH Covid Briefing So He Got His Own Platform On CNN
https://www.gopusa.com/?p=92202

FOX NEWS
— Dem Rep. Bobby Rush claims Trump ‘wants to instigate a race war The comments come as the president threatens to send federal agents to Chicago – Morgan Phillips
https://www.foxnews.com/politics/dem-rep-bobby-rush-trump-instigate-race-war
— Trump rips Democrats in controversial crackdown on urban violence – Howard Kurtz
https://www.foxnews.com/media/trump-rips-democrats-in-controversial-crackdown-on-urban-violence

BREITBART
— Allen West: Democrats Unleashed ‘Frankenstein’s Monster’ in BLM – ROBERT KRAYCHIK
https://www.breitbart.com/2020-election/2020/07/21/allen-west-democrats-unleashed-frankensteins-monster-in-blm/
— It’s Monstrous How Democrats Exploit Illegal Aliens for More Seats in Congress – JOHN NOLTE
https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2020/07/22/nolte-its-monstrous-how-democrats-exploit-illegal-aliens-for-more-seats-in-congress/
— Joe Biden: Federal Law Enforcement ‘Brutally Attacking Peaceful Protesters’ in Portland – Joel B. Pollak
https://www.breitbart.com/crime/2020/07/22/joe-biden-federal-law-enforcement-brutally-attacking-peaceful-protesters-in-portland/
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: What do you say to Whites who say that other Whites are racists to curry favor with White-haters? What do you say to men who say that other men are sexists to curry favor with men-haters? What do you say to older people who say that other older people are ageists to curry favor with older people haters? What do you say to heterosexuals who say that other heterosexuals are LGBTQ-haters curry favor with heterosexual-haters?
https://www.breitbart.com/2020-election/2020/07/21/poll-majority-of-whites-believe-american-society-is-racist/
— If Joe Biden Wins, There Will Be More Riots, Not Fewer – JOEL B. POLLAK
https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2020/07/22/pollak-if-joe-biden-wins-there-will-be-more-riots-not-fewer/

TOWNHALL
— Several big-city mayors and top officials are acknowledging that weeks of anti-police protests and riots may have contributed to surging coronavirus rates, weeks after Democrats and even some epidemiologists openly encouraged Black Lives Matter allies to demonstrate in the streets. – Matt Vespa
https://townhall.com/tipsheet/mattvespa/2020/07/22/alas-cities-finally-confirm-what-we-already-knew-regarding-the-spike-in-covid-cases-n2572898
— The Feds Have Every Right to Defend Federal Property – Guy Benson
https://townhall.com/tipsheet/guybenson/2020/07/22/liberal-professor-the-feds-have-every-right-to-defend-federal-property-n2572919

MEDIA RESEARCH CENTER
— Rep. Bobby Rush Floats Conspiracy Theory Trump Wants to be ‘Real Grand Wizard of the Ku Klux Klan’ & ‘Instigate a Race War’ – Nick Kangadis
https://www.mrctv.org/blog/rep-bobby-rush-floats-conspiracy-theory-trump-wants-be-real-grand-wizard-ku-klux-klan

REAL CLEAR POLITICS
— Cotton: “Insurrectionists” Attacking Federal Buildings In Portland Are Like 1861 Attack On Fort Sumter – Tim Hains
https://www.realclearpolitics.com/video/2020/07/21/cotton_anarchists_and_insurrectionists_attacking_federal_buildings_in_portland_little_different_from_1861_attack_on_fort_sumter.html

LIFE SITE NEWS
— Google ‘disappeared’ conservative websites for hours, claims to have ‘since fixed the bug’ Google’s search engine ‘bug’ stoked fears that the tech giant was essentially censoring conservative free speech (DIERSEN: Google continues to treat www.gopillinois.com like it is NOT a news website, that is, Google continues to blacklist www.gopillinois.com .)
https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/google-disappeared-conservative-websites-for-hours-claims-to-have-since-fixed-the-bug

EPOCH TIMES
— Trump Campaign Hauls $20 Million From Virtual Fundraiser – IVAN PENTCHOUKOV
https://www.theepochtimes.com/trump-campaign-hauls-20-million-from-virtual-fundraiser_3433516.html

THE HILL
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: The hate-filled Trump-hating Bobby Rush “says Trump wants to instigate a race war.”
https://thehill.com/homenews/house/508529-illinois-lawmaker-says-trump-wants-to-instigate-a-race-war
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: A hate-filled Trump-hater says that the Democrats are not lurching toward the radical left.
https://thehill.com/opinion/campaign/508216-democrats-lurch-toward-the-radical-left-and-other-useful-myths
— House votes to remove Confederate statues from Capitol – CRISTINA MARCOS
https://thehill.com/homenews/house/508575-house-votes-to-remove-confederate-statues-from-capitol
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: The hate-filled Trump-hating “Biden says Trump is America’s first ‘racist’ U.S. president.”
https://thehill.com/homenews/campaign/508582-biden-calls-trump-the-first-racist-us-president

NBC NEWS
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Hate-filled Trump-haters say “Cracks in the GOP over Trump are beginning to show.”
https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/meet-the-press/cracks-gop-over-trump-are-beginning-show-n1234570

WASHINGTON POST
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: The hate-filled Trump-hating “Biden says Trump is America’s first ‘racist’ president.”
https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/biden-says-trump-is-americas-first-racist-president/2020/07/22/867017e8-cc4b-11ea-bc6a-6841b28d9093_story.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Hate-filled Trump-haters promote hatred of Trump.
https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2020/07/22/trumps-america-first-amendment-protects-only-those-who-exercise-second/

NEW YORK POST
— Ex-Google engineer says glitch may have exposed conservative blacklist – Mark Moore (DIERSEN: Google continues to treat www.gopillinois.com like it is NOT a news website, that is, Google continues to blacklist www.gopillinois.com .)
https://nypost.com/2020/07/22/ex-google-worker-says-bug-may-have-exposed-conservative-blacklist/

FORBES
— Tom Cotton Defends Portland Arrests By Federal Agents, Comparing Them To Fort Sumter – Andrew Solender
https://www.forbes.com/sites/andrewsolender/2020/07/20/tom-cotton-defends-portland-arrests-by-federal-agents-comparing-them-to-fort-sumter/#5d35400c56b9

SUN
— Google ‘may have blacklist of conservative sites’ ex-engineer says after ‘glitch’ blocked outlets from search results – Mollie Mansfield (DIERSEN: Google continues to treat www.gopillinois.com like it is NOT a news website, that is, Google continues to blacklist www.gopillinois.com .)
https://www.thesun.co.uk/news/12189961/google-blacklist-conservative-sites-engineer-glitch/

July 14 Evening Edition

ABC7
— Chicago violence: President Trump compares city to ‘war zone’ after dozens shot over weekend – Jessica D’Onofrio
https://abc7chicago.com/president-trump-compares-chicago-to-war-zone-after-weekend-violence/6316444/

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— Illinois House Republican leader Jim Durkin says he won’t go to GOP convention in Florida: ‘It’s not going to be a safe environment’ – DAN PETRELLA
https://www.chicagotribune.com/politics/ct-republican-convention-jim-durkin-20200714-xvj5inn2ubcupnzjl7psertmdy-story.html
— Property tax failure another reason to vote against the ‘Pritzker Tax’ – Editorial
https://www.chicagotribune.com/opinion/editorials/ct-edit-pritzker-fair-tax-broken-promises-20200714-2dwz4wat3ndhbepipfpumiibcq-story.html

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— Supporters express solidarity with 2 cops facing union discipline for kneeling in uniform Union President John Catanzara has said officers who kneel while in uniform will face expulsion. – Mitch Dudek
https://chicago.suntimes.com/2020/7/14/21324510/chicago-cops-kneel-in-uniform-fraternal-order-of-police-union-discipline
— 707 new Illinois coronavirus cases, 25 more deaths Tuesday’s count marked the first time in a week the state’s daily caseload has fallen below 800. – Mitchell Armentrout
https://chicago.suntimes.com/coronavirus/2020/7/14/21324743/illinois-coronavirus-cases-deaths-positivity-covid-pritzker-reopening-july-14

DAILY HERALD
— ‘I did make a mistake’ in taking off mask, DiCianni says as he surrenders committee chairmanship – Robert Sanchez
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20200714/i-did-make-a-mistake-in-taking-off-mask-dicianni-says-as-he-surrenders-committee-chairmanship
— DiCianni surrenders committee chairmanship, retains board seat – Robert Sanchez
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20200714/dicianni-surrenders-committee-chairmanship-retains-board-seat
— Judge orders Franks to pay attorney’s fees, reduces sanctions tied to contempt finding – Katie Smith
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20200714/judge-orders-franks-to-pay-attorneys-fees-reduces-sanctions-tied-to-contempt-finding
— Texas GOP votes to move convention online after court losses – AP
https://www.dailyherald.com/article/20200713/news/307139956/
— DuPage Foundation grants total $1 million to aid DuPage nonprofits during COVID-19 pandemic – Ginger Wheeler
https://www.dailyherald.com/submitted/20200714/dupage-foundation-grants-total-1-million-to-aid-dupage-nonprofits-during-covid-19-pandemic

CRAIN’S CHICAGO BUSINESS
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Pot pushers say “Illinois’ weed tax haul: $52 million. Here’s how it’ll be spent.”
https://www.chicagobusiness.com/marijuanacannabis/illinois-weed-tax-haul-52-million

SPRINGFIELD STATE JOURNAL REGISTER
— As general election approaches, House GOP again demands ethics reform legislation – Leisa Richardson
https://www.sj-r.com/news/20200714/as-general-election-approaches-house-gop-again-demands-ethics-reform-legislation

INDIANAPOLIS STAR
— Indianapolis to paint ‘Black lives matter’ on downtown street – Amelia Pak-Harvey
https://www.indystar.com/story/news/local/marion-county/2020/07/14/indianapolis-paint-black-lives-matter-street-condemn-racism/5433810002/

JOURNAL & TOPICS
— Maine Township GOP Committeeman Says She’s Not Moving To Different State – Todd Wessell
https://www.journal-topics.com/articles/maine-gop-committeeman-says-shes-not-moving-to-different-state/

SUBURBAN LIFE
— DiCianni gives up chair on DuPage County committee amid withering criticism – JOSHUA WELGE
https://www.mysuburbanlife.com/2020/07/14/dicianni-gives-up-chair-on-dupage-county-committee-amid-withering-criticism/aspu2mg/

NAPERVILLE COMMUNITY TELEVISION
— DuPage County Board Member Pete DiCianni’s Behavior Addressed in Meeting
https://www.nctv17.com/news/dupage-county-board-members-behavior-addressed-in-meeting/

KENDALL COUNTY NOW
— Oberweis urges Kendall County Republicans to back mail-in voting – SHEA LAZANSKY
https://www.kendallcountynow.com/2020/07/13/oberweis-urges-kendall-county-republicans-to-back-mail-in-voting/aasdh0n/

ELMHURST PATCH
— Pete DiCianni Chastised By DuPage County Leader County Board chairman Dan Cronin accuses member of “misleading” robocalls about defunding the police. – David Giuliani
https://patch.com/illinois/elmhurst/elmhurst-politician-chastised-dupage-county-leader

MCHENRY COUNTY BLOG
— Coronavirus Impact of Black Lives Matter Demonstrations & Riots
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/07/14/impact-of-black-lives-matter-demonstrations-riots/
— Democratic State Central Committeeman Has Restaurant Contact Tracing Suggestion
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/07/14/democratic-state-central-committeeman-has-restaurant-contact-tracing-suggestion/
— McHenry County Board Like “Animal Farm” – “Some More Equal Than Others”
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/07/14/county-board-like-animal-farm-some-more-equal-than-others/
— A “No Mask, No Service” Sign above JB’s Name
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/07/14/message-of-the-day-a-sign-73/

CAPITOL FAX
— 707 new cases, 25 additional deaths, 3.0 percent positivity rate
https://capitolfax.com/2020/07/14/707-new-cases-25-additional-deaths-30-percent-positivity-rate/
— Pritzker talks about reopening schools, bars and restaurants, what could prompt a tightening, bowling lawsuit, executive orders, traveler quarantine, the growing cases among young people and his graduated income tax spending
https://capitolfax.com/2020/07/14/pritzker-talks-about-reopening-schools-bars-and-restaurants-what-could-prompt-a-tightening-bowling-lawsuit-executive-orders-traveler-quarantine-the-growing-cases-among-young-people-and-his-graduated-i/

FOX NEWS
— US Conference of Mayors supports commission to study giving reparations to African-Americans – Morgan Phillips (DIERSEN: To get elected, did the mayor of your municipality say he/she was a) for reparations or b) against reparations? If for reparations, who did he/she say who should pay reparations – residents who are law enforcement officers, Trump supporters, conservative, patriotic, Republican, American, White, male, older, heterosexual, married, non-poor, gun owners, Protestant, German American, draft avoiders, and/or those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time?)
https://www.foxnews.com/politics/conference-of-mayors-supports-study-reparations-african-americans

GOPUSA
— Saying ‘All Lives Matter’ Can Get You Killed
https://www.gopusa.com/?p=91809

AMERICAN THINKER
— NY Times editor and columnist Bari Weiss resigns and blasts paper – Thomas Lifson
https://www.americanthinker.com/blog/2020/07/ny_times_editor_and_columnist_bari_weiss_resigns_and_blasts_paper.html
— Under China’s thumb: So you can buy a KillCops t-shirt from the NBA but not a FreeHongKong one – Monica Showalter
https://www.americanthinker.com/blog/2020/07/under_chinas_thumb_so_you_can_buy_a_killcops_tshirt_from_the_nba_but_not_a_freehongkong_one.html
— NeverTrumpers Out of the Closet as Liberal Democrats in Drag – Brian C. Joondeph
https://www.americanthinker.com/articles/2020/07/nevertrumpers_out_of_the_closet_as_liberal_democrats_in_drag.html

FEDERALIST
— Communist, Anti-Semite Angela Davis Says Biden Can Be ‘Effectively Pressured’ By The Left – Evita Duffy (DIERSEN: How effectively can those who represent your municipal district, municipality, your township, your county, and Illinois be effectively pressured by the left?)
https://thefederalist.com/2020/07/14/communist-anti-semite-angela-davis-says-biden-can-be-effectively-pressured-by-the-left/

TOWNHALL
— And Now the Lefty Mob Comes After Professional Baseball… – Matt Vespa
https://townhall.com/tipsheet/mattvespa/2020/07/14/wapo-oped-the-texas-rangers-have-got-to-go-n2572408

RT
— Who are the real racists? The woke mob tries to redefine racism to hide their own bigotry – Micah Curtis
https://www.rt.com/op-ed/494705-real-racists-woke-twitter/

NEW YORK TIMES
— Republicans are planning to move events outdoors at their convention in Jacksonville.
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/07/14/us/elections/primary-runoff-alabama-maine-texas.html?#link-7d3cb959
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: A hate-filled Trump-hater says “The Fight Over the Future of the Democratic Party.”
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/07/14/books/review/the-people-no-thomas-frank-economic-dignity-gene-sperling.html

WASHINGTON POST
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: A hate-filled Trump-hater says “In a pair of interviews, Trump highlights white victimhood. Asked about police killings of black Americans, Trump replies: What about whites?”
https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2020/07/14/pair-interviews-trump-highlights-white-victimhood/

NEW YORK DAILY NEWS
— Trump may move Republican National Convention outdoors as Florida coronavirus crisis worsens
https://www.nydailynews.com/coronavirus/ny-coronavirus-trump-republican-national-convention-20200714-arexfp7v5fh6jplkmkeuz2mhym-story.html

FED SMITH
— Federal Employees, Hatch Act, and Black Lives Matter – Ralph R. Smith
https://www.fedsmith.com/2020/07/14/federal-employees-hatch-act-black-lives-matter/

July 8 Evening Edition

ABC7
— Coronavirus Illinois: IL COVID-19 cases increase by 980, with 36 deaths as Gov. Pritzker expands mobile testing sites
https://abc7chicago.com/health/illinois-covid-19-cases-increase-by-980-biggest-single-day-increase-in-a-month/6307157/
— ‘Black Lives Matter’ mural in Oak Park defaced, painted over to read ‘All Lives Matter’
https://abc7chicago.com/black-lives-matter-mural-in-oak-park-painted-over-to-read-all-lives-matter/6306939/
— Movement for Black Lives’ bill proposes sweeping legislative changes to justice system The bill is broken into four sections, the first of which specifically would divest federal resources from incarceration and policing. – AP
https://abc7chicago.com/breathe-act-black-lives-matter-race-in-america-racial-equality/6306745/
— Sen. Tammy Duckworth becomes target of attacks on Biden’s possible VP shortlist; Tucker Carlson calls her ‘coward,’ ‘fraud’ – Will Jones
https://abc7chicago.com/politics/duckworth-becomes-target-of-attacks-on-bidens-possible-vp-shortlist/6307653/

NBC5
— Nearly 1,000 New Coronavirus Cases, 36 Additional Deaths Reported in Illinois Wednesday
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/coronavirus/nearly-1000-new-coronavirus-cases-36-additional-deaths-reported-in-illinois-wednesday/2301884/
— Black Lives Matter Mural in Oak Park Defaced, Changed to Read ‘All Lives Matter’ Police said the incident happened during the overnight hours at the intersection of Scoville and Lake Streets and an investigation is underway
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/black-lives-matter-mural-in-oak-park-defaced-changed-to-read-all-lives-matter/2301856/

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— Despite President Donald Trump’s push for nation’s schools to reopen this fall, Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot says the decision should be local – Gregory Pratt
https://www.chicagotribune.com/coronavirus/ct-lori-lightfoot-jb-pritzker-react-trump-schools-20200708-qcoav2fdebectblyhlg5thmcyu-story.html
— United Airlines to send layoff notices to nearly half of US employees – AP
https://www.chicagotribune.com/business/ct-biz-coronavirus-united-airlines-layoffs-20200708-biw3qo6yajh7tklgmpbqgam7zu-story.html
— Black Lives Matter mural in Oak Park vandalized overnight; talks planned to restore it – STEVE SCHERING
https://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/oak-park/ct-oak-blm-mural-defaced-tl-0716-20200708-fvszy6r4a5hpdcum2ffvwu5gye-story.html
— Troops who previously used marijuana get second chance under new provision – BRENDAN BURES (DIERSEN: Your past predicts your future.)
https://www.chicagotribune.com/marijuana/sns-tft-marijuana-use-troops-second-chance-20200708-rhmzct6wdbchhiqnjl3e4c4fau-story.html
— The retail bankruptcies and store closings just keep coming. For some merchants, the pandemic was ‘the straw that broke the camel’s back.’ – LAUREN ZUMBACH
https://www.chicagotribune.com/coronavirus/ct-coronavirus-illinois-retail-impact-bankruptcies-20200708-tnuflm5mgbdvnjvrfi3zs4ge2m-story.html
— Despite risks, 74-year-old President Donald Trump invests big in attacks on 77-year-old Democratic rival Joe Biden’s age – AP
https://www.chicagotribune.com/election-2020/ct-trump-biden-age-20200708-6nddcxdywngitfqifn7k3cufb4-story.html

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— Black Lives Matter mural in Oak Park vandalized The mural, on Scoville Avenue just south of Lake Street in the near-west suburb, was unveiled less than two weeks ago. – Manny Ramos
https://chicago.suntimes.com/news/2020/7/8/21317328/black-lives-matter-mural-oak-park-vandalized
— It’s a time of protest, and college football players are starting to make their voices heard Maybe the crazy inequity of playing for free in front of 80,000 paying customers (someday, we hope) will end soon. From players rising up. – Rick Telander
https://chicago.suntimes.com/2020/7/7/21316812/blm-protests-college-football-players-voices-ncaa-statues
— Pritzker says Trump should order nation to wear masks: ‘It’s not too late for the federal government to make an impact’ Pritzker is not the only governor to call for a national mask mandate. New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy has also done so. Trump does not wear a mask and has said it is a “voluntary” measure, despite health officials urging Americans to wear face coverings to try to contain the virus’ spread. – Tina Sfondeles
https://chicago.suntimes.com/politics/2020/7/8/21317430/pritzker-trump-national-mask-mandate-face-covering-federal-government-covid-19-coronavirus
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Hate-filled Trump-haters say “Trump runs foreign students out of the country in a desperate move to return to ‘normal.’ International students pump billions of dollars into the economy. Yet the Trump administration says they must leave if they take too many courses online because of COVID-19.”
https://chicago.suntimes.com/2020/7/7/21316102/higher-education-international-students-immigration-enforcement-university-of-illinois-editorial
— Will calling Joe Biden ‘old and mentally weak’ be a winning strategy for Donald Trump? Trump has accused his Democratic rival Joe Biden of having connections to the “radical left” and has pilloried his relationship with China, his record on criminal justice, his plans for the pandemic and even his son’s business dealings. – AP
https://chicago.suntimes.com/politics/2020/7/8/21317821/joe-biden-old-mentally-weak-donald-trump

DAILY HERALD
— Carol Stream mayor, trustee face criticism for offensive social media posts – Katlyn Smith
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20200708/carol-stream-mayor-trustee-face-criticism-for-offensive-social-media-posts
— Houston scraps Texas GOP’s in-person convention due to virus – AP
https://www.dailyherald.com/article/20200708/news/307089918/
— Recount underway in 2018 Macon County sheriff election – AP
https://www.dailyherald.com/article/20200708/news/307089934/
— Republicans in Kane County host Community Care Package Drive July 11
https://www.dailyherald.com/submitted/20200707/republicans-in-kane-county-host-community-care-package-drive-july-11

CRAIN’S CHICAGO BUSINESS
— United warning 36,000 workers of possible layoffs The airline has not decided how many of those non-management workers will actually lose their jobs. – JOHN PLETZ
https://www.chicagobusiness.com/transportation/united-warning-36000-workers-possible-layoffs

SUBURBAN LIFE
— DISGUSTING, TRAGIC: 1st-half sales figures show pot is plenty popular in Illinois – Scott T. Holland
https://www.mysuburbanlife.com/2020/07/08/eye-on-illinois-1st-half-sales-figures-show-pot-is-plenty-popular-in-illinois/a5c4pxt/

OAK PARK
— ‘Fair tax’ or ‘blank check’? – Richard J. Willis, Oak Park GOP committeeman
https://www.oakpark.com/News/Articles/7-8-2020/’Fair-tax’-or-‘blank-check’%3F/

FOX ILLINOIS
— Trump forgoes insults of past, calls Mexico cherished friend – AP
https://foxillinois.com/news/nation-world/trump-lopez-obrador-visit-is-about-trade-but-politics-too

NPR ILLINOIS
— Trump Acknowledges GOP Convention May Adapt As Florida Coronavirus Tally Rises – DON GONYEA
https://www.nprillinois.org/post/trump-acknowledges-gop-convention-may-adapt-florida-coronavirus-tally-rises#stream/0

CAPITOL FAX
— Pritzker urges national face-covering mandate
https://capitolfax.com/2020/07/08/pritzker-urges-national-face-covering-mandate-says-states-were-forced-to-play-some-sick-hunger-games-game-show-to-save-the-lives-of-people/
— 980 new cases, 36 additional deaths, 2.6 percent positivity rate
https://capitolfax.com/2020/07/08/980-new-cases-36-additional-deaths-26-percent-positivity-rate/

FOX NEWS
— Supreme Court rules in favor of Little Sisters of the Poor in ObamaCare contraception case The court ruled 7-2 in favor of the Trump administration and the Catholic charity – Tyler Olson, Ronn Blitzer
https://www.foxnews.com/politics/scotus-upholds-religious-exemptions-to-obamacare-contraception-coverage

FEDERALIST
— New York Times: It’s ‘Nativist’ To Say Someone Doesn’t Love America – Tristan Justice
https://thefederalist.com/2020/07/08/new-york-times-its-nativist-to-say-someone-doesnt-love-america/

GOPUSA
— Ilhan Omar Calls For ‘Dismantling’ The American Way Of Life – Bobby Eberle
https://www.gopusa.com/?p=91593
— This Is A Good Time To Be A Government Worker – Stephen Moore
https://www.gopusa.com/?p=91606
— Joe Biden, The Anti-American Candidate – Star Parker
https://www.gopusa.com/?p=91604

BREITBART
— Tucker Carlson: Tammy Duckworth a ‘Coward,’ ‘Fraud’ — ‘She Has No Moral Authority’ – Jeff Poor
https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2020/07/07/tucker-carlson-tammy-duckworth-a-coward-fraud-she-has-no-moral-authority/

CNS NEWS
— Not All Black Lives Matter to Black Lives Matter – Ben Shapiro
https://www.cnsnews.com/commentary/ben-shapiro/ben-shapiro-not-all-black-lives-matter-black-lives-matter

TOWNHALL
— Joe Biden Says Police Have ‘Become the Enemy,’ ‘Absolutely’ Should Defund Them – Katie Pavlich
https://townhall.com/tipsheet/katiepavlich/2020/07/08/joe-biden-says-police-have-become-the-enemy-entertains-defunding-them-n2572130
— Kaepernick Cashes In: Bashing America Is Now a Lucrative American Business Model – Guy Benson
https://townhall.com/tipsheet/guybenson/2020/07/08/kaepernick-cashes-in-bashing-america-is-lucrative-n2572029
— Liberals Will Come For You Sooner Than You Think – Derek Hunter
https://townhall.com//columnists/derekhunter/2020/07/07/liberals-will-come-for-you-sooner-than-you-think-n2571946
— The Media Turned the Fourth of July into an Embarrassing Fiasco – Matt Vespa|
https://townhall.com//columnists/mattvespa/2020/07/07/the-media-turned-the-fourth-of-july-into-an-embarrassing-fiasco-n2571995
— Two Californians Charged With Hate Crime For Painting Over BLM Mural – Leah Barkoukis
https://townhall.com/tipsheet/leahbarkoukis/2020/07/08/opposing-black-lives-matter-is-now-a-hate-crime-n2572075

NATIONAL REVIEW
— Denying Progress Is Key to the Left’s Rhetoric – ROBERT DOAR
https://www.nationalreview.com/2020/07/left-denies-american-progress-civil-rights-fighting-poverty/

THE HILL
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: A hate-filled Trump-hater says “Trump is wrapping himself in a racist banner.”
https://thehill.com/opinion/white-house/506397-trump-is-wrapping-himself-in-a-racist-banner


— DISGUSTING, RACIST, TRAGIC: NYC to start painting Black Lives Matter mural in front of Trump Tower Thursday despite pushback from Trump – ARIS FOLLEY
https://thehill.com/homenews/state-watch/506499-nyc-to-start-painting-black-lives-matter-mural-in-front-of-trump-tower

POLITICO
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Hate-filled Trump-haters say “Trump won’t get the convention he wants.”
https://www.politico.com/newsletters/playbook/2020/07/08/trump-wont-get-the-convention-he-wants-489728

NEW YORK TIMES
— Some Republicans Have Grown Wary of Protests, Poll Shows A month ago, polls reflected a new consensus around the need for racial justice. But after weeks of attacks by President Trump, some Republicans’ views have shifted. – Giovanni Russonello
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/07/08/us/politics/polling-race-protesters.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: A hate-filled Trump-hater says “Tammy Duckworth Confronts Nativist Smears From Tucker Carlson. Ms. Duckworth, an Illinois senator who is Thai-American and lost both legs fighting in Iraq, has been the target of two nights of attacks from the Fox News host; some were amplified by President Trump.”
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/07/08/us/politics/tucker-carlson-tammy-duckworth.html

FORBES
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: How soon, if not already, a) will employers get rid of their employees who do not promote BLM and LGBTQ and b) will organizations get rid of their members who do not promote BLM and LGBTQ?
https://www.forbes.com/sites/douglaswigdor/2020/07/08/should-lawmakers-protect-peaceful-protestors-from-being-fired/

July 7 Evening Edition

ABC7
— Coronavirus Illinois: IL COVID-19 cases increase by 587, with 37 new deaths, to over 148K
https://abc7chicago.com/health/illinois-covid-19-cases-increase-by-587/6304665/
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Trump-haters use Trump’s niece to promote hatred against Trump.
https://abc7chicago.com/politics/mary-trumps-book-offers-scathing-portrayal-of-president/6305006/

NBC5
— DISGUSTING, TRAGIC: Illinois Sets New Record for Cannabis Sales in June
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/illinois-sets-new-record-for-cannabis-sales-in-june/2301398/

FOX NEWS CHICAGO
— Chicago police trying to combat violence limited by politics-driven policy: McCarthy
https://www.fox32chicago.com/news/chicago-police-trying-to-combat-violence-limited-by-politics-driven-policy-mccarthy

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— Coronavirus in Illinois updates: 587 new COVID-19 cases and 37 additional fatalities reported; U. of I. starts offering saliva-based tests at Urbana-Champaign campus
https://www.chicagotribune.com/coronavirus/ct-covid-19-pandemic-chicago-illinois-news-20200707-7fzs3f7fhjh4jlxzjjkkntvsdm-story.html
— DISGUSTING, TRAGIC: Oakton Community College kicks-off new cannabis certification program for students this fall – KAREN ANN CULLOTT
https://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/wilmette/ct-wml-oakton-cannabis-certificate-tl-0709-20200707-jl2vknq63ree5c6gofxgmcf36q-story.html
— DISGUSTING, TRAGIC: June weed sales top $47 million in Illinois, a monthly record
https://www.chicagotribune.com/business/ct-biz-marijuana-illinois-june-weed-sales-20200707-ucluulqiaveifd4irjnlewoz4e-story.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Trump-haters use Trump’s niece to promote hatred against Trump.
https://www.chicagotribune.com/nation-world/ct-nw-nyt-cb-mary-trump-book-highlights-20200707-gw3jcv5sl5ayxcadrhn5i7w4he-story.html

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— University of Chicago removes two campus tributes to Stephen Douglas The university has taken down a bronze plaque of Douglas, and a stone from the Old University of Chicago. Both are being moved to the university library’s Special Collections Research Center. – Jade Yan
https://chicago.suntimes.com/metro-state/2020/7/7/21316257/university-chicago-stephen-douglas-plaque-stone-slavery
— DISGUSTING, TRAGIC: Illinois weed dispensaries have most successful month yet in June Dispensaries racked up about $47.6 million in total sales last month. – Stefano Esposito
https://chicago.suntimes.com/cannabis/2020/7/7/21316409/illinois-weed-dispensaries-june-sales
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Trump-haters use Trump’s niece to promote hatred against Trump.
https://chicago.suntimes.com/2020/7/7/21316205/mary-trump-book-donald-too-much-never-enough

DAILY HERALD
— DiCianni: I won’t apologize for standing up for cops – Robert Sanchez
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20200707/dicianni-i-wont-apologize-for-standing-up-for-cops
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Hate-filled Trump-haters say “Trump stokes racial rancor to motivate voters.”
https://www.dailyherald.com/article/20200707/news/307079898/

CRAIN’S CHICAGO BUSINESS
— DISGUSTING, TRAGIC: Pot sales hit new high. June was the best month yet for the new industry in Illinois. – JOHN PLETZ
https://www.chicagobusiness.com/marijuanacannabis/pot-sales-hit-new-high

NPR ILLINOIS
— How Newt Gingrich Shaped The Republican Party
https://www.nprillinois.org/post/how-newt-gingrich-shaped-republican-party#stream/0

CENTER SQUARE
— Duckworth faces criticism for requesting ‘national dialogue’ on removing George Washington monuments – Cole Lauterbach (DIERSEN: Democrats want to remove all individuals, organizations, companies, governments, and countries that are Trump supporters, conservative, patriotic, Republican, American, White, male, older, heterosexual, married, non-poor, gun owners, Protestant, German American, draft avoiders, and/or those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.)
https://www.thecentersquare.com/illinois/duckworth-faces-criticism-for-requesting-national-dialogue-on-removing-george-washington-monuments/article_c7bfceea-c07b-11ea-9d54-576a8752b9b0.html

ILLINOIS FAMILY INSTITUTE
— Judge Rules All of Illinois Free From Gov. Pritzker’s Unlawful Mandates – Austin Scott Davies
https://illinoisfamily.org/politics/judge-rules-all-of-illinois-free-from-governor-j-b-pritzkers-unlawful-executive-orders/

CAPITOL FAX
— 587 new cases, 37 additional deaths, positivity rate of 2.5 percent
https://capitolfax.com/2020/07/07/587-new-cases-37-additional-deaths-positivity-rate-of-25-percent/
— I’m not sure why this (Oberweis) is being treated almost like a scandal
https://capitolfax.com/2020/07/07/im-not-sure-why-this-is-being-treated-almost-like-a-scandal/

WASHINGTON TIMES
— Potential Biden VP pick: Black-on-Black crime deserves ‘same sense of urgency’ as police brutality – Jessica Chasmar
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2020/jul/7/keisha-lance-bottoms-black-on-black-crime-deserves/

WASHINGTON EXAMINER
— What do Black Lives Matter protesters even want anymore?
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/opinion/what-do-black-lives-matter-protesters-even-want-anymore

GOPUSA
— WH Press Corps Ask A Dozen Questions On Confederate Flag, Not One On Deadly Violence In Cities
https://www.gopusa.com/?p=91497

RUSH LIMBAUGH
— July 4th MAGA Exposes the Left’s Hatred for America
https://www.rushlimbaugh.com/daily/2020/07/06/july-4th-maga-exposes-the-lefts-hatred-for-america/

DAILY CALLER
— Black Lives Don’t Matter To Black Lives Matter – KEN BLACKWELL
https://dailycaller.com/2020/07/07/blackwell-black-lives-dont-matter-to-black-lives-matter/

NEWSMAX
— Trump Internet Trolls Register for NH Rally Tickets – Marisa Herman
https://www.newsmax.com/politics/trump-rally-social-media-tiktok-new-hampshire/2020/07/07/id/976075/

NEWS BUSTERS
— Hypocritical Hacks: CNN Panel Blames Trump for ‘Culture Wars,’ Gloats Over Polls Saying Americans ‘Trust’ Biden – Duncan Schroeder
https://www.newsbusters.org/blogs/nb/duncan-schroeder/2020/07/07/hypocritical-hacks-cnn-panel-blames-trump-culture-wars-gloats

THE HILL
— Facebook pledges to ‘get better and faster’ at addressing hate speech – MARTY JOHNSON (DIERSEN: According to Democrats, Libertarians, Greens, and RINOs, hate speech is anything that does not promote the Democrat, Libertarian, and/or Green party platforms.)
https://thehill.com/policy/technology/tech-execs/506154-facebook-pledges-to-get-better-and-faster-at-addressing-hate

CNN
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Trump-haters use Trump’s niece to promote hatred against Trump.
https://www.cnn.com/2020/07/07/politics/mary-trump-book-donald-trump/index.html

NBC NEWS
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: A hate-filled Trump-hater says “Trump is destroying the Republican party. It’s up to conservatives to stop him.”
https://www.nbcnews.com/think/opinion/trump-destroying-republican-party-it-s-conservatives-stop-him-ncna1232972
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Trump-haters say that Trump is “fanning racism.”
https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/donald-trump/trump-going-his-gut-fanning-racism-frustrating-some-white-house-n1233103

NEW YORK TIMES
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Trump-haters use Trump’s niece to promote hatred against Trump.
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/07/07/us/politics/mary-trump-book.html

WASHINGTON POST
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Trump-haters use Trump’s niece to promote hatred against Trump.
https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/trumps-worldview-forged-by-neglect-and-trauma-at-home-his-niece-says-in-new-book/2020/07/07/b19b22f6-bf9d-11ea-864a-0dd31b9d6917_story.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: A hate-filled Trump-hater says “Let’s not mince words. Trump is racist.” To call someone a racist in America today is like calling someone a Jew in Germany during the 1930s and 1940s.
https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2020/07/07/time-racial-euphanisms-is-over/
— As statues of Founding Fathers topple, debate rages over where protesters should draw the line – Annie Gowen
https://www.washingtonpost.com/national/as-statues-of-founding-fathers-topple-debate-rages-over-where-protesters-should-draw-the-line/2020/07/07/5de7c956-bfb7-11ea-b4f6-cb39cd8940fb_story.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: A Trump-hater says “Suburban voters got behind Trump’s message in 2016. Now they are walking away.”
https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2020/07/07/suburban-voters-got-behind-trumps-message-2016-now-they-are-walking-away/
— DNC blasts Facebook for ‘unkept promises’ ahead of ad boycott meetings – Isaac Stanley-Becker
https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2020/07/07/dnc-facebook-criticism-trump/
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Trump-haters say “Trump uses the coronavirus to impede immigration. His aim at foreign students is a new low.”
https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/trump-uses-the-coronavirus-to-impede-immigration-his-aim-at-foreign-students-is-a-new-low/2020/07/07/ec3ca966-c06a-11ea-b178-bb7b05b94af1_story.html
— Civil rights groups denounce Facebook over hate speech – AP
https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/technology/civil-rights-groups-denounce-facebook-over-hate-speech/2020/07/07/0edcbdd0-c0ac-11ea-8908-68a2b9eae9e0_story.html

NEW YORK DAILY NEWS
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Hate-filled Trump-haters promote hatred against Trump.
https://www.nydailynews.com/holidays/sns-trump-stokes-divisions-on-fourth-20200706-uzp366c4ejerphyyp5dtnx6sgm-story.html

NEW YORK POST
— To stop ‘cancel culture,’ protect people’s viewpoints under civil-rights law – Michael Schwartz
https://nypost.com/2020/07/07/to-stop-cancel-culture-protect-peoples-viewpoints-under-civil-rights-law/

MIAMI HERALD
— From the Trump camp’s mouth to Miami: Assimilate. ‘Why do we need Little Havana?’ – FABIOLA SANTIAGO
https://www.miamiherald.com/news/local/news-columns-blogs/fabiola-santiago/article244033502.html

July 6 Evening Edition

ABC7
— Protestors demand that police be defunded in Evanston, as mayor hosts series of talks about policing – Ravi Baichwal
https://abc7chicago.com/community-events/protestors-demand-for-police-to-be-defunded-in-evanston/6303232/
— 5 businesses fined for failure to follow Phase 4 COVID-19 social distancing guidelines
https://abc7chicago.com/business/5-chicago-businesses-fined-for-failure-to-follow-social-distancing-guidelines/6302376/
— These activities put you most at risk of getting COVID-19 – Roxie Bustamante
https://abc7chicago.com/health/these-activities-put-you-most-at-risk-of-getting-covid-19/6302111/
— Coronavirus Illinois: IL COVID-19 cases increase by 614 to over 147K
https://abc7chicago.com/health/illinois-covid-19-cases-increase-by-614/6302652/

FOX NEWS CHICAGO
— 6 more COVID-19 deaths reported in Illinois
https://www.fox32chicago.com/news/6-more-covid-19-deaths-reported-in-illinois

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— Workplace tensions flare over whether employees can wear Black Lives Matter gear – Alexia Elejalde-Ruiz (DIERSEN: How soon, if not already, a) will Trump-hating employers require their employees to wear BLM and LGBTQ gear and b) Trump-hating organizations require their members to wear BLM and LGBTQ gear?)
https://www.chicagotribune.com/business/ct-biz-black-lives-matter-masks-workplace-20200706-jn4fi66r25d2zf2mynrrg2mqpq-story.html
— Evanston High School basketball players paint ‘Black Lives Matter’ on Dodge Avenue in front of school, but work defaced hours later – KARIE ANGELL LUC and GENEVIEVE BOOKWALTER
https://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/evanston/ct-evr-evanston-black-lives-matter-street-tl-0709-20200706-rbreufgwbjfvpe2imw2ytgvn34-story.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Trump-haters say “Donald Trump tweets about NASCAR’s Bubba Wallace and wrongly accuses him of perpetrating a ‘HOAX’”
https://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/breaking/ct-donald-trump-bubba-wallace-20200706-sofcptv2ibenth43qa7fxsb6tu-story.html

DAILY HERALD
— ‘We mean business’: Elgin activists continue to push for change – Elena Ferrarin
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20200706/we-mean-business-elgin-activists-continue-to-push-for-change

BLOOMINGTON PANTAGRAPH
— Black Lives Matter flag leads to eviction notice for a Bloomington tenant – LEWIS MARIEN
https://www.pantagraph.com/news/local/watch-now-black-lives-matter-flag-leads-to-eviction-notice-for-a-bloomington-tenant/article_816f65b8-fa5a-5e47-85b5-0ad745352da8.html

ALTON DAILY NEWS
— Senator Duckworth Criticizes Trump Speech
http://www.altondailynews.com/news/details.cfm?clientid=17&id=306850#.XwO-pShKiM8

WGLT
— Normal Council Members Cautious On BLM BloNo’s Police Funding Demand – RYAN DENHAM
https://www.wglt.org/post/normal-council-members-cautious-blm-blonos-police-funding-demand#stream/0

FOX ILLINOIS
— Trump lashes out at NASCAR, Bubba Wallace over flag, rope – AP
https://foxillinois.com/news/nation-world/trump-lashes-out-at-nascar-bubba-wallace-over-flag-rope

NPR ILLINOIS
— Frederick Douglass Statue Torn Down On Anniversary Of Famous Speech – MATTHEW S. SCHWARTZ
https://www.nprillinois.org/post/frederick-douglass-statue-torn-down-anniversary-famous-speech#stream/0

ELMHURST PATCH
— Sean Noonan, an Elmhurst-based DuPage County Board member, suspended for 20 hours over social media issue. Official “liked” comment calling for shooting of rioters. His boss praised him as an “outstanding” public employee. – David Giuliani
https://patch.com/illinois/elmhurst/elmhurst-politician-suspended-over-social-media-issue

DUPAGE COUNTY
— DuPage County Launches FY2021 Budget Survey
https://www.dupageco.org/Content.aspx?id=63103

ILLINOIS LEAKS
— Downstate thorn to Governor Pritzker filed Summary Judgement Motion and Amended Complaint against Department of Public Health and State Board of Education – KIRK ALLEN
https://edgarcountywatchdogs.com/2020/07/downstate-thorn-to-governor-pritzker-filed-summary-judgement-motion-and-amended-complaint-against-department-of-public-health-and-state-board-of-education/

ILLINOIS REVIEW
— CHICAGO’S DEADLY 4TH OF JULY WEEKEND: ONE PERSON SHOT EVERY 2 AND HALF HOURS
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2020/07/chicagos-deadly-4th-of-july-weekend-one-person-shot-every-2-and-half-hours.html
— BECKMAN: TIME TO ADDRESS RAMPANT FEAR OF LAW ENFORCEMENT
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2020/07/beckman-time-to-address-rampant-fear-of-law-enforcement-.html
— Karl Marx, the hero of virtually all socialist and communist movements around the world, was an horrific racist.
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2020/07/karl-marx-was-a-horrific-racist.html
— WILL THE DEMS CONFRONT THEIR RACIST PAST?
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2020/07/will-the-dems-confront-their-racist-past.html

CAPITOL FAX
— 614 new cases, 6 additional deaths, 2.6 percent positivity rate
https://capitolfax.com/2020/07/06/614-new-cases-6-additional-deaths-26-percent-positivity-rate/
— FROM THE ARTICLE: Duckworth has often pridefully boasted that some of her ancestors fought under George Washington during the Revolutionary War. She also has an MA from George Washington University.
https://capitolfax.com/2020/07/06/duckworth-steps-on-her-message/

WASHINGTON TIMES
— AS THE DEMOCRAT PARTY’S STRANGLEHOLD ON CHICAGO TIGHTENS: Chicago mayor blames coronavirus for shootings, cracking ‘ecosystem of public safety’ ‘All of these forces are coming together at the same time’ – Douglas Ernst –
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2020/jul/6/lori-lightfoot-blames-coronavirus-for-chicago-shoo/
— Illinois toddler killed by dog during July 4 party – AP
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2020/jul/6/illinois-toddler-killed-by-dog-during-july-4-party/

WASHINGTON EXAMINER
— Tammy Duckworth’s interview shows she thinks Democrats oppose the Founding Fathers – Zachary Faria
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/opinion/tammy-duckworths-interview-shows-she-thinks-democrats-oppose-the-founding-fathers
— Illinois Republicans appeal federal judge’s ruling siding with governor’s group limits – Greg Bishop
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/politics/illinois-republicans-appeal-federal-judges-ruling-siding-with-governors-group-limits

FOX NEWS
— Gianno Caldwell urges Chicago mayor to accept Trump’s help after bloody weekend: Stop ‘playing politics’ “People are asking, they are begging, they are wishing that something would happen in the city of Chicago” – Yael Halon
https://www.foxnews.com/media/gianno-caldwell-chicago-crime-homicides
— Trump punches back at totalitarian left — here’s why Mt. Rushmore speech important The Left has been chipping away at our culture and values for decades — they deride religion, abhor tradition and sneer at patriotism – Liz Peek
https://www.foxnews.com/opinion/trump-hits-totalitarian-left-rushmore-speech-liz-peek
— President Trump defends Redskins, Indians franchise names: ‘They name teams out of strength, not weakness’ President says famed franchises are trying to be ‘politically correct’ – Daniel Canova
https://www.foxnews.com/sports/president-trump-defends-redskins-indians-nicknames-they-name-teams-out-of-strength-not-weakness

HERITAGE FOUNDATION
— Nation’s Values Under Attack—We Must Do This to Stop the Left’s Socialist Agenda – Kay C. James
https://www.heritage.org/civil-society/commentary/nations-values-under-attack-we-must-do-stop-the-lefts-socialist-agenda
(FROM THE ARTICLE: One look at the BLM organization’s website shows that the idea of protecting black lives and seeking justice is merely a vehicle to advance a radical set of ideas. Groups like Antifa and the BLM organization want to impose an ideology on America that would only bring greater poverty. America is a land of promise, and conservative policies can make those promises ring true for all Americans.)

THE HILL
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Trump-haters say “Trump renews culture war, putting GOP on edge.”
https://thehill.com/homenews/administration/506099-trump-renews-culture-war-putting-gop-on-edge


NEW YORK TIMES
— As Coronavirus Cases Rise, the Federal Work Force Heads Back to the Office Federal employees are being ushered back to office buildings under inconsistent and conflicting reopening plans, against the wishes of leaders in the nation’s capital. – Zach Montague
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/07/06/us/politics/coronavirus-federal-government.html

— DIERSEN HEADLINE: A Trump-hater says “Trump Adds to Playbook of Stoking White Fear and Resentment.”
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/07/06/us/politics/trump-bubba-wallace-nascar.html

WASHINGTON POST
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: A Trump-hater says “Trump’s immoral campaign is also incoherent.”
https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2020/07/06/trumps-immoral-campaign-is-also-incoherent/
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: A Trump-hater says “Trump doesn’t have a clue what America is about.”
https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2020/07/06/trump-doesnt-have-clue-what-america-is-about/

July 3 Evening Edition

NBC5
— Judge Rules Illinois Governor’s Order Exceeded Authority The impact of the ruling wasn’t immediately clear as the governor’s office maintains other courts have upheld his orders
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/chicago-politics/judge-rules-illinois-governors-order-exceeded-authority/2299563/
— Illinois Reports 868 New Cases of Coronavirus at Start of Fourth of July Weekend The rolling positivity rate over the last seven days statewide remained static, sitting at 2.6 percent, according to health officials
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/coronavirus/illinois-reports-868-new-cases-of-coronavirus-at-start-of-fourth-of-july-weekend/2299610/

FOX NEWS CHICAGO
— Illinois surpasses 7,000 coronavirus deaths
https://www.fox32chicago.com/news/illinois-surpasses-7000-coronavirus-deaths

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— Day after judge declares his executive orders void, Gov. J.B. Pritzker urges restaurants, bars to keep following safety guidelines – Dan Petrella
https://www.chicagotribune.com/coronavirus/ct-pritzker-restrictions-restaurants-20200703-62y2kboao5gmfnh32k6nji5mzm-story.html
— NFL will play ‘Lift Ev’ry Voice and Sing’ before the national anthem of all Week 1 games – AP
https://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/bears/ct-nfl-black-national-anthem-20200703-sijcmtkm2vfr5ccd6p3wa2bf3u-story.html
— Could President Trump’s anti-mail-voting crusade hurt him in key states in the 2020 election? – AP
https://www.chicagotribune.com/election-2020/ct-trump-mail-voting-2020-20200703-lvt2bafpobcorlrvkvnyiqqcfa-story.html

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: A Trump-hater promotes hatred against Trump.
https://chicago.suntimes.com/columnists/2020/7/3/21312827/mona-charen-trump-military-putin-bounties-afghanistan

DAILY HERALD
— Wheaton College chaplain fired for “inappropriate” sexual, racial comments – Harry Hitzeman
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20200703/wheaton-college-chaplain-fired-for-x201cinappropriatex201d-sexual-racial-comments

PEORIA JOURNAL STAR
— Reach of circuit judge’s ruling on Pritzker’s orders unclear – Rebecca Anzel
https://www.pjstar.com/news/20200703/reach-of-circuit-judgersquos-ruling-on-pritzkerrsquos-orders-unclear

JOURNAL TOPICS
— State Rep. Morrison Appointed To Budget Oversight Commission
https://www.journal-topics.com/articles/state-rep-morrison-appointed-to-budget-oversight-commission/

MCHENRY COUNTY BLOG
— Illinois Labor Relations Board Administrative Law Judge Rules Against Algonquin Township Road District, Local 150 Wins
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/07/03/illinois-labor-relations-board-administrative-law-judge-rules-against-algonquin-township-road-district-local-150-wins/
— $38,955 Spent on Legal Fees by Health Department to Protect Coronavirus-Infected’s Names from Law Enforcement
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/07/03/14500-spent-on-legal-fees-b-health-department-to-protect-coronavirus-infecteds-nams-from-law-enforcemnt/
— Steve Reick Makes Mass Mailing
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/07/03/steve-reick-makes-mass-mailing/

ILLINOIS LEAKS
— Governors Pritzker’s Executive Orders Void: What does that mean? – KIRK ALLEN
https://edgarcountywatchdogs.com/2020/07/governors-pritzkers-executive-orders-void-what-does-that-mean/

ILLINOIS REVIEW
— BLACK LIVES MATTER IS A MARXIST MOVEMENT
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2020/07/black-lives-matter-is-a-marxist-movement.html
— PRITZKER OVERSTEPPED STATE LAW RE-ISSUING CONSECUTIVE COVID-19 EXECUTIVE ORDERS, JUDGE SAYS
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2020/07/pritzker-overstepped-state-law-re-issuing-consecutive-covid-19-executive-orders-judge-says.html
— KASS: LARRY ELDER’S DOCUMENTARY ‘UNCLE TOM’ FRIGHTENS THE LEFT
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2020/07/kass-larry-elders-documentary-uncle-tom-frightens-the-left.html

WASHINGTON TIMES
— GOP lawmaker accuses NYT of endangering U.S. troops with bounty reports – Gabriella Muñoz
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2020/jul/3/jim-banks-accuses-new-york-times-endangering-us-tr/

WASHINGTON FREE BEACON
— SATIRE: How to Celebrate July 4 Without Getting Canceled for Glorifying White Supremacy 10 things to avoid this holiday weekend
https://freebeacon.com/satire/independence-day-canceled/

FEDERALIST
— If You Really Believe Black Lives Matter, Stop Supporting Black Lives Matter Impassioned Americans don’t understand that Black Lives Matter is a rhetorical facade masking Marxist ideas that would destroy the lives of vulnerable Americans. – Ben Weingarten
https://thefederalist.com/2020/07/03/if-you-really-believe-black-lives-matter-stop-supporting-black-lives-matter/
— We Can’t Have ‘National Dialogues’ If People Get Fired For Talking Honestly – John Loftus (DIERSEN: How soon, if not already, a) will employers terminate their employees who do not promote BLM and LGBTQ and b) will organizations terminate their members who do not promote BLM and LGBTQ?)
https://thefederalist.com/2020/07/03/we-cant-have-national-dialogues-if-people-get-fired-for-talking-honestly/
— The Democrat Party Is Destroying America It’s high time Americans throw out politicians who promote mob anarchists, the destruction of law and order, and disgrace American heritage. – Tristan Justice
https://thefederalist.com/2020/07/03/the-democrat-party-is-destroying-america/

DAILY CALLER
— California Gov. Newsom Bans Singing In Churches – DAVID KRAYDEN
https://dailycaller.com/2020/07/03/california-gov-gavin-newsom-singing-churches-coronavirus-covid-19-lockdown/

BREITBART
— Biden, Democrats Assemble 600 Lawyers to Fight Election ‘Chicanery’ – HARIS ALIC
https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2020/07/02/biden-democrats-assemble-600-lawyers-to-fight-election-chicanery/
— Ex-NFL Player, Congressional Candidate Burgess Owens: ‘There Is No Black National Anthem’ – WARNER TODD HUSTON (DIERSEN: What is the national anthem for the following oppressed/protected groups: Mexicans, Hispanics, Asians, Native Americans, women, young people, LGBTQers, moderates, liberals, Democrats, Libertarians, Greens, RINOs, non-Protestants, non-German Americans, those who have less money than others, those whose ancestors have not been in America for a long time, illegals, etc.?)
https://www.breitbart.com/sports/2020/07/03/ex-nfl-player-congressional-candidate-burgess-owens-there-is-no-black-national-anthem/

NEWS BUSTERS
— Phony ‘Non-Partisan’ Project Aims to Gin Up a Biden Landslide – Mark Finkelstein
https://www.newsbusters.org/blogs/nb/mark-finkelstein/2020/07/03/phony-non-partisan-project-aims-gin-biden-landslide

THE HILL
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: How soon, if not already, a) will employers terminate their employees who do not promote BLM and LGBTQ and b) will organizations terminate their members who do not promote BLM and LGBTQ?)
https://thehill.com/opinion/civil-rights/505685-encouraging-bravery-and-fortitude-in-dismantling-the-insidious

CNN
— 7,500 people expected to attend Trump’s Mount Rushmore event – Betsy Klein
https://www.kptv.com/7-500-people-expected-to-attend-trumps-mount-rushmore-event/article_b2944d47-1fc8-51c7-9fe3-4fc3b6ea33d9.html

NEW YORK TIMES
— Latinos Back Black Lives Matter Protests. They Want Change for Themselves, Too. Many Latinos are pushing for an acknowledgment of the systemic racism they face, and a conversation about over-policing in their own communities. – Jennifer Medina
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/07/03/us/politics/latinos-police-racism-black-lives-matter.html

WASHINGTON POST
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: A hate-filled Trump-hater promotes hatred against Trump.
https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2020/07/03/massive-repudiation-trumps-racist-politics-is-building/

NEW YORK DAILY NEWS
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Democrats use COVID-19 to get Blacks and Asians to hate Republicans.
https://www.nydailynews.com/coronavirus/ny-coronavirus-corona-discrimination-20200703-qfguuqhhgvfgtj2vgjpbhzzj5q-story.html
— DISGUSTING, TRAGIC: New BLM mural unveiled in Harlem – JORDAN RENCHER and CHELSIA ROSE MARCIUS
https://www.nydailynews.com/new-york/ny-black-lives-matter-murals-manhattan-20200703-tfdzlbxlsrdofaycygbfda56fu-story.html

FORBES
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: White-haters promote hatred of Whites.
https://www.forbes.com/sites/laurencoulman/2020/07/03/three-questions-white-leaders-can-ask-in-the-wake-of-black-lives-matter/

NATIONAL LAW REVIEW
— Black Lives Matter, Racial Unrest and Corporate Culture – How Do Employers Respond? (DIERSEN: How soon, if not already, a) will employers terminate their employees who do not promote BLM and LGBTQ and b) will organizations terminate their members who do not promote BLM and LGBTQ?)
https://www.natlawreview.com/article/black-lives-matter-racial-unrest-and-corporate-culture-how-do-employers-respond-us

July 2 Evening Edition

ABC7
— Chicago quarantine: City to require 14-day quarantine for travelers from states with high COVID-19 infection rates – Stacey Baca
https://abc7chicago.com/health/chicago-to-require-quarantine-for-travelers-to-from-15-states-/6292944/
— Clay County judge rules Gov. Pritzker did not have authority to extend stay-at-home order
https://abc7chicago.com/politics/downstate-judge-rules-pritzker-did-not-have-authority-to-extend-stay-at-home-order/6293078/

NBC5
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Trump-haters say “Wide Shift in Opinion on Police, Race”
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/national-international/wide-shift-in-opinion-on-police-race-rare-in-us-polling/2298878/

CBS2
— Judge Rejects Illinois GOP Bid For Exemption From Pritzker’s Public Gathering Limit; ‘The Risks In Doing So Are Too Great’
https://chicago.cbslocal.com/2020/07/02/judge-rejects-illinois-gop-bid-for-exemption-from-pritzkers-public-gathering-limit-the-risks-in-doing-so-are-too-great/

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— Coronavirus in Illinois updates: 869 new known COVID-19 cases reported as Lightfoot orders anyone coming to Chicago from states where virus is surging to quarantine
https://www.chicagotribune.com/coronavirus/ct-coronavirus-pandemic-chicago-illinois-news-20200702-ecmjthn5onbj3kofupn4up3xya-story.html
— You think the first half of 2020 was unpredictable? Wait until the second half. – JOHN KEILMAN and MADELINE BUCKLEY
https://www.chicagotribune.com/coronavirus/ct-2020-outlook-coronavirus-covid-20200702-upr735hwh5gmpfbkjtwtwtu4ke-story.html

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— Confirmed coronavirus cases are rising in 40 of 50 states — including Illinois The number of confirmed coronavirus cases in the U.S. climbed to a new high of more than 50,000 per day on Thursday, with the infection curve rising in 40 out of 50 states, as the pandemic trended in the wrong direction in nearly all of the country outside of the Northeast – AP
https://chicago.suntimes.com/2020/7/2/21312093/confirmed-coronavirus-cases-are-rising
— Split decision in COVID-19 rulings: Pritzker beats GOP in federal case but loses in downstate county challenge In the downstate suit, state Rep. Darren Bailey, R-Xenia, and his attorneys fought hard to keep it in state court. And a Clay County judge ruled in favor of the legislator, according to the governor’s office. The ruling will be appealed. – Tina Sfondeles
https://chicago.suntimes.com/politics/2020/7/2/21311788/federal-judge-republican-challenge-pritzker-covid-19-limits-political-gatherings-coronavirus
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: A Trump-hater promotes hatred against Trump.
https://chicago.suntimes.com/columnists/2020/7/2/21311522/mona-charen-donald-trump-barbarian-gates

DAILY HERALD
— ‘It’s a piece of history’: Volo museum won’t remove General Lee display – Kevin Schmit
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20200702/its-a-piece-of-history-volo-museum-wont-remove-general-lee-display
— Judge denies GOP request to allow large political gatherings – Jerry Nowicki
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20200702/judge-denies-gop-request-to-allow-large-political-gatherings

CRAIN’S CHICAGO BUSINESS
— Walgreens joins Facebook boycott The Deerfield-based drugstore chain is the latest brand to cut advertising amid criticism over the social network’s handling of hate speech and misinformation. – STEPHANIE GOLDBERG (DIERSEN: Trump-haters want Facebook to do even more to punish Trump.)
https://www.chicagobusiness.com/marketing-media/walgreens-joins-facebook-boycott
— State makes no progress on pensions despite rising stock market A new report from the Legislature’s fiscal-research unit paints a sad picture of ever-rising Illinois pension debt. – GREG HINZ
https://www.chicagobusiness.com/greg-hinz-politics/state-makes-no-progress-pensions-despite-rising-stock-market
— The Facebook boycott is slow to click with corporate Chicago Why have local consumer-facing brands been so reticent to join the effort? There are theories. – STEVE DANIELS (DIERSEN: Trump-haters want Facebook to do even more to punish Trump.)
https://www.chicagobusiness.com/marketing-media/facebook-boycott-slow-click-corporate-chicago

CENTER SQUARE
— As U.S. shatters job gains, Illinois faces long recovery – Cole Lauterbach
https://www.thecentersquare.com/illinois/as-u-s-shatters-job-gains-illinois-faces-long-recovery/article_5eed2194-bc8c-11ea-a09d-3bd9608db7e3.html

DUPAGE POLICY JOURNAL
— Glenbard West parents oppose superintendent sharing Black Lives Matter video with students – Juliette Fairley
https://dupagepolicyjournal.com/stories/541658915-glenbard-west-parents-oppose-superintendent-sharing-black-lives-matter-video-with-students

MCHENRY COUNTY BLOG
— Dems Don’t Want Cheeseheads Working on Public Projects in Illinois
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/07/02/dems-dont-want-cheeseheads-working-on-public-projects-in-illinois/
— DeWitte Appointed to Budget Oversight Panel
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/07/02/dewitte-appointed-to-budget-oversight-panel/
— Tribune Reminds Readers of Gas Tax Hike
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/07/02/tribune-reminds-readers-of-gas-tax-hike/
— Northwest Herald’s Objectivity Questioned
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/07/02/northwest-heralds-objectivity-questioned/
— McHenry Black Lives Matter Demonstrator Found Coronavirus-Infected
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/07/01/mchenry-black-lives-matter-demonstrator-found-coronavirus-infected/

CAPITOL FAX
— ILGOP will appeal *** Federal judge denies ILGOP’s TRO request: “Granting Plaintiffs the relief they seek would pose serious risks to public health”
https://capitolfax.com/2020/07/02/federal-judge-denies-ilgops-tro-request-granting-plaintiffs-the-relief-they-seek-would-pose-serious-risks-to-public-health/
— We’re number one… in FBI gun background checks during June
https://capitolfax.com/2020/07/02/were-number-one-in-fbi-gun-background-checks-during-june/
— 869 new cases, 36 additional deaths, 2.6 percent positivity rate
https://capitolfax.com/2020/07/02/869-new-cases-36-additional-deaths-26-percent-positivity-rate/

WASHINGTON EXAMINER
— Trump’s lean White House staff saved taxpayers $23M vs. Obama – Paul Bedard
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/washington-secrets/trumps-lean-white-house-staff-saved-taxpayers-23-million-vs-obama

FEDERALIST
— Black Lives Matter Opposes Two Huge Forces For Black Success: Family And Capitalism The agenda of the Black Lives Matter organization goes far beyond issues of police brutality — it opposes free markets and two-parent families. – Lipton Matthews
https://thefederalist.com/2020/07/02/black-lives-matter-opposes-two-huge-forces-for-black-success-family-and-capitalism/

GOPUSA
— LAPD Funding Slashed By $150M; Money Goes To Community Of Color (DIERSEN: How will the leaders of your municipality, your township, and your county respond to demands a) to take money from law enforcement and b) to give it to communities of color?)
https://www.gopusa.com/?p=91339

DAILY CALLER
— The Real Story Of Black Lives Matter — Marxist, Anti-Family Radicals – L. BRENT BOZELL
https://dailycaller.com/2020/07/01/bozell-the-real-story-of-black-lives-matter-marxist-anti-family-radicals/

BREITBART
— Joel Pollak: Democrats Want a Second American Revolution — a Socialist One – ROBERT KRAYCHIK
https://www.breitbart.com/2020-election/2020/07/01/joel-pollak-democrats-want-a-second-american-revolution-a-socialist-one/
— AS THE DEMOCRAT PARTY’S STRANGLEHOLD ON CHICAGO TIGHTENS: Mayor Lightfoot’s Chicago: 75 Percent Increase in Shootings in June – AWR HAWKINS
https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2020/07/01/mayor-lightfoots-chicago-saw-75-percent-increase-in-shootings-june/

PJ MEDIA
— FLASHBACK: Joe Biden Praised Former KKK Leader as a ‘Mentor’ Ten Years Ago Today – MATT MARGOLIS
https://pjmedia.com/election/matt-margolis/2020/07/02/flashback-joe-biden-praised-former-kkk-leader-as-a-mentor-ten-years-ago-today-n600037

NATIONAL REVIEW
— ‘The Onward March of Social Liberalism’ – MADELEINE KEARNS
https://www.nationalreview.com/2020/07/british-parliament-no-fault-divorce-bill-social-conservatism/

THE HILL
— Joe Biden must release the results of his cognitive tests — voters need to know – LIZ PEEK
https://thehill.com/opinion/campaign/505562-biden-must-release-results-of-his-cognitive-decline-tests-voters-need-to

CNBC
— The most liberal and conservative tech companies, ranked by employees’ political donations – Ari Levy
https://www.cnbc.com/2020/07/02/most-liberal-tech-companies-ranked-by-employee-donations.html

WASHINGTON POST
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: A Trump-hater says “The creator of Mount Rushmore’s forgotten ties to white supremacy. Sculptor Gutzon Borglum was deeply involved with the Ku Klux Klan while designing the Confederate memorial at Stone Mountain, Ga.”
https://www.washingtonpost.com/history/2020/07/03/mount-rushmore-gutzon-borglum-klan-stone-mountain/
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: A Trump-hater says “The backlash against Trumpism continues.”
https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2020/07/02/backlash-against-trumpism-continues/

BLOOMBERG
— Facebook Accused by Black Manager of Widespread Discrimination
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2020-07-02/facebook-accused-by-black-manager-of-widespread-discrimination

NEWSWEEK
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Democrats want immigrants because immigrants vote for Democrats. RINOs want immigrants because RINOs want cheap labor.
https://www.newsweek.com/three-quarters-americans-say-immigration-good-thing-us-poll-1514779

NPR
— ‘We Have A Black People Problem’: Facebook Worker Claims Racial Discrimination – Shannon Bond
https://www.npr.org/2020/07/02/886544638/we-have-a-black-people-problem-facebook-worker-claims-racial-discrimination