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October 27 Evening Edition

ABC7
— Illinois COVID-19: New Chicago restrictions announced by Pritzker as IL reports 4K coronavirus cases, 46 deaths Indoor dining banned, all bars & restaurants must close by 11 p.m. – Michelle Gallardo, Cate Cauguiran
https://abc7chicago.com/health/chicago-covid-19-mitigation-restrictions-take-effect-friday/7392854/
— AS THE DEMOCRAT PARTY’S STRANGLEHOLD ON ILLINOIS, ON COOK COUNTY, AND ON CHICAGO TIGHTENS: Unprecedented Black voter turnout predicted for 2020 election; motivated by current political climate – Craig Wall (DIERSEN: Democrats shout at Blacks that Republicans cause all their problems.)
https://abc7chicago.com/politics/black-voter-turnout-motivated-by-current-political-climate/7399217/

FOX NEWS CHICAGO
— Jeanne Ives talks 6th congressional district race one week out from the election Jeanne Ives, candidate for U.S. Representative 6th District, talks about how the race is going just days out from the election.
https://www.fox32chicago.com/video/864608

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— The Rev. Al Sharpton scheduled to attend vigil for Waukegan police shooting victims – CLIFFORD WARD
https://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/lake-county-news-sun/ct-lns-sharpton-visit-waukegan-st-1027-20201026-tbtlp56w2feeth4sfywir5fa44-story.html
— Pritzker orders tougher restrictions for Chicago starting Friday. Lightfoot says she’ll try to change his mind. – JAMIE MUNKS, GREGORY PRATT and DAN PETRELLA
https://www.chicagotribune.com/coronavirus/ct-coronavirus-jb-pritzker-lake-mchenry-restrictions-20201027-yf525pmtvvai3lya6lczweb72u-story.html
— How Trump maneuvered his way out of trouble when his Chicago skyscraper proved a disappointment – DAVID ENRICH, RUSS BUETTNER, MIKE MCINTIRE AND SUSANNE CRAIG
https://www.chicagotribune.com/nation-world/ct-nw-nyt-trump-tower-chicago-taxes-20201027-ot3vw4coonbhfaba4sucjeylg4-story.html
— Chicago election officials still looking to assign polling places for 7 precincts in the final stretch to Election Day – KELLI SMITH
https://www.chicagotribune.com/politics/ct-chicago-unassigned-precincts-election-20201027-t345ekej55drhhugo2vyd4ge44-story.html
— DuPage County Board OKs $2.5M in grant money to help struggling restaurants and bars – ALICIA FABBRE
https://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/naperville-sun/ct-nvs-dupage-board-covid-money-restaurants-st-1028-20201027-nydhugjrtbc3lextg4wl3obknu-story.html
— COVID-19 numbers climbing at Naperville’s two school districts and North Central College, newest dashboard data shows – RAFAEL GUERRERO
https://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/naperville-sun/ct-nvs-north-central-naperville-indian-prairie-covid-st-1028-20201028-vyf2lcd4yvfv3koxul66pbh6ym-story.html

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— How Illinois counts people in prisons to unfairly gerrymander the overall state vote. This inaccurate way of counting increases the electoral power of predominantly white districts that have prisons while reducing the power of majority Black and Brown districts. – Liliana Scales and DeAngelo Bester
https://chicago.suntimes.com/2020/10/27/21535340/how-illinois-counts-people-in-prisons-to-unfairly-gerrymander-the-overall-state-vote
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-haters say “Control the virus and protect workers — and the American economy will roar back. Trump’s fantasy of restarting the economy to end the pandemic is exactly backward.”
https://chicago.suntimes.com/2020/10/27/21536810/pandemic-economy-tammy-duckworth-afl-cio-richard-trumka

DAILY HERALD
— Another 46 COVID-19 deaths in Illinois, 4,000 more infected – Jake Griffin
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20201027/another-46-covid-19-deaths-in-illinois-4000-more-infected
— Chicago put on COVID-19 restrictions as hospitalizations soar; Lake, McHenry counties next? – Jake Griffin
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20201027/chicago-put-on-covid-19-restrictions-as-hospitalizations-soar-lake-mchenry-counties-next
— Itasca mayor says village authorities won’t enforce ban on indoor dining – Trey Arline
https://www.dailyherald.com/business/20201027/itasca-mayor-says-village-authorities-wont-enforce-ban-on-indoor-dining–
— DuPage could provide $2.5 million in virus relief for restaurants, bars – Katlyn Smith
https://www.dailyherald.com/business/20201027/dupage-could-provide-25-million-in-virus-relief-for-restaurants-bars

CRAIN’S CHICAGO PATCH
— Pritzker, Lightfoot trade barbs over COVID clampdown A long simmering feud between the two officials breaks out into the open with a fight over how to respond to soaring cases. – GREG HINZ
https://www.chicagobusiness.com/greg-hinz-politics/pritzker-lightfoot-trade-barbs-over-covid-clampdown

WREX
— Illinois Lt. Gov. Stratton says Barrett confirmation ‘mocks the honor and integrity’ of the nominating process – Andrew Carrigan
https://wrex.com/2020/10/27/illinois-lt-gov-stratton-says-barrett-confirmation-mocks-the-honor-and-integrity-of-the-nominating-process/

ILLINOIS PATCH
— Pandemic Slashes Gambling Revenue In Illinois Revenues are down more than $200 million for fiscal 2020.
https://patch.com/illinois/across-il/pandemic-slashes-gambling-revenue-illinois

DUPAGE COUNTY
— Record Voter Turnout in DuPage County – Over One-Third of Registered Voters have Cast Ballots
https://www.dupageco.org/Election/Election_Commission_News/2020/63671/

CENTER SQUARE
— Report explores Illinois political parties’ money advantage over individuals, businesses – Cole Lauterbach
https://www.thecentersquare.com/illinois/report-explores-illinois-political-parties-money-advantage-over-individuals-businesses/article_bce38cf6-1881-11eb-8ab3-af122c1b2e93.html

ILLINOIS REVIEW
— NRCC POLL SHOWS KING CLOSING IN ON INCUMBENT DEMOCRAT CHERI BUSTOS
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2020/10/nrcc-poll-shows-king-closing-in-on-incumbent-democrat-cheri-bustos.html
— DI LEO: IT’S TIME TO STOP LYING ABOUT TOM MORRISON AND OTHER GOP LAWMAKERS
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2020/10/voters-buried-in-deceptive-campaign-ads.html
— OP-ED MARTY OZINGA: SPRINGFIELD SHOULD NOT BE TRUSTED WITH MORE TAXES
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2020/10/op-ed-marty-ozinga-springfield-should-not-be-trusted-with-more-taxes-.html
— WHERE’S WEYERMULLER? WITH PRESIDENT TRUMP IN WAUKESHA, WISCONSIN
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2020/10/wheres-weyermuller-with-president-trump-in-waukesha-wisconsin.html
— THORNER/O’NEIL: OUR CONSTITUTIONAL REPUBLIC IS AT STAKE, THANKS TO EXPECTED VOTER FRAUD
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2020/10/thorneroneil-our-constitutional-republic-is-at-stake-thanks-to-expected-voter-fraud.html
— TOP-DOWN WHITE PENITENCE IS SHAKING UP AND ROILING THE AMERICAN WORKPLACE
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2020/10/top-down-white-penitence-is-shaking-up-and-roiling-the-american-workplace.html
(FROM THE ARTICLE: A white physician working in Raleigh, North Carolina, says he has participated in multiple diversity training exercises—including two in the last two years—without a fuss. But he was taken aback when his employer, Duke University Health System, said this summer it will roll out a comprehensive strategy to purge the last vestiges of racism from the workplace. The way it looks to him, Duke basically wants him to admit he’s a racist and repent. Like a growing number of organizations around the country responding to the death of George Floyd and the Black Lives Matter movement, Duke is adopting anti-racist advocacy as an organizational mission. That mission doesn’t mention time-honored workplace goals like color-blindness, meritocracy, or equal opportunity; instead, its target is the so-called complicity of America and its citizens in “structural racism,” “oppression,” and denialism.)

CAPITOL FAX
— Chicago appears to trigger IDPH mitigation with huge hospitalization growth, as statewide figures show 4,000 new cases, 46 additional deaths, 2,758 hospitalized and a 6.4 percent positivity rate
https://capitolfax.com/2020/10/27/chicago-appears-to-trigger-idph-mitigation-with-huge-hospitalization-growth-as-statewide-figures-show-4000-new-cases-46-additional-deaths-2758-hospitalized-and-a-64-percent-positivity-rate/
— Kane County judge cites misinformation in restaurant TRO decision
https://capitolfax.com/2020/10/27/kane-county-judge-cites-misinformation-in-restaurant-tro-decision/
— Pritzker goes off on Amy Jacobson
https://capitolfax.com/2020/10/27/pritzker-goes-off-on-jacobson/

WASHINGTON TIMES
— Facebook accused of abruptly quashing groups opposing Democratic governor of Illinois – James Varney
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2020/oct/27/facebook-accused-quashing-groups-opposing-jb-pritz/

WASHINGTON EXAMINER
— Melania Trump makes solo return to campaign trail: Biden is a ‘socialist’ who will ‘destroy America’ – Michael Lee
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/melania-trump-makes-solo-return-to-campaign-trail-joe-biden-is-a-socialist-who-will-destroy-america

FOX NEWS
— WSJ op-ed asks if anti-Trump media would become an ‘instrument of state propaganda’ under Biden Baker’s column was headlined: ‘Media Watchdogs Aren’t Supposed to Guard Biden’ – Brian Flood
https://www.foxnews.com/media/wsj-anti-trump-mediastate-propaganda-joe-biden-admin

GOPUSA
— Twitter Continues Election Interference By Flagging Trump Tweets
https://www.gopusa.com/?p=96863
— From Deplorables To Chumps? Joe Biden Channels Hillary Clinton By Mocking Trump Supporters
https://www.gopusa.com/?p=96807

DAILY WIRE
— America Is Drowning In The Lies Of The Left – Dennis Prager
https://www.dailywire.com/news/prager-america-is-drowning-in-the-lies-of-the-left

NEWS BUSTERS
— Preparing to Censor Speech: Facebook Gears Up for US Election Unrest – Alexander Hall
https://www.newsbusters.org/blogs/techwatch/alexander-hall/2020/10/26/preparing-censor-speech-facebook-gears-us-election-unrest

CONSERVATIVE HQ
— Beware The ‘Mostly Peaceful’ Post-Election Revolution – George Rasley
https://www.conservativehq.org/post/beware-the-mostly-peaceful-post-election-revolution

NATIONAL REVIEW
— PA Governor Orders National Guardsmen to Philadelphia after Night of Rioting – ZACHARY EVANS
https://www.nationalreview.com/news/pennsylvania-governor-tom-wolf-orders-national-guardsmen-to-philadelphia-after-night-of-rioting/

EPOCH TIMES
— 30 Officers Injured During Riots in Philadelphia Following Death of Man Armed With Knife – JACK PHILLIPS
https://www.theepochtimes.com/30-officers-injured-during-riots-in-philadelphia-after-officer-involved-shooting-of-suspect-with-knife_3554434.html
— False History Taught in Schools Incites Children to Hate America – ELLA KIETLINSKA
https://www.theepochtimes.com/alex-newman-false-history-taught-in-schools-incites-kids-to-hate-america_3553516.html

NBC5
— Who are the Asian Americans still voting for Trump in spite of his ‘China virus’ rhetoric? Experts say a coalescence of cultural and historical baggage and the fragmented nature of Asian America have helped lead some groups to shift toward Trump. – Kimmy Yam
https://www.nbcnews.com/news/asian-america/who-are-asian-americans-still-voting-trump-spite-his-china-n1244849

WASHINGTON POST
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-haters say “a failed response to the coronavirus pandemic that’s left 225,000 Americans dead, despite decades of preparation in Washington.”
https://www.washingtonpost.com/graphics/2020/national/administrations-pandemic-documentary/

USA TODAY
— Trump-led conservatives accuse Big Tech of election interference, escalate bias charges ahead of Senate showdown – Jessica Guynn
https://www.usatoday.com/story/tech/2020/10/27/facebook-twitter-senate-hearing-republicans-make-censorship-accusations/3750041001/

NEW YORK MAGAZINE
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Hate-filled conservative-hating conservative-haters want even more censorship of conservatives.
https://nymag.com/intelligencer/2020/10/why-arent-facebooks-emergency-measures-used-all-the-time.html

October 26 Evening Edition

WASHINGTON EXAMINER
— OUTSTANDING: Senate confirms Barrett to Supreme Court and adjourns until post-election session – Susan Ferrechio
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/congress/senate-confirms-barrett-to-supreme-court-adjourns-until-post-election-session

TOWNHALL
— OUTSTANDING: Senate Confirms Judge Barrett to Supreme Court – Reagan McCarthy
https://townhall.com/tipsheet/reaganmccarthy/2020/10/26/acb-confirmed-n2578685

ABC7
— Illinois COVID-19: IL reports 4,729 coronavirus cases, 17 deaths; Mitigation restrictions announced for suburban Cook County  6 of 11 IL regions to have mitigations; long lines reported at drive-through testing sites – Michelle Gallardo and Alexis McAdams
https://abc7chicago.com/health/illinois-needs-to-prepare-for-covid-storm-pritzker-says-/7360703/

CBS2
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Democrats focus on uniting minorities and LGBTQers against Republicans.
https://chicago.cbslocal.com/2020/10/25/latinx-lgbtq-immigrant-get-out-vote/

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— Indoor dining, bar service banned in suburban Cook County and Metro East The state imposed similar restrictions Friday on bars and restaurants in DuPage, Kane, Kankakee and Will counties. – Rachel Hinton
https://chicago.suntimes.com/coronavirus/2020/10/26/21534602/coronavirusindoor-dining-bar-service-ban-suburban-cook-county-metro-east

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— OUTSTANDING: Amy Coney Barrett confirmed to Supreme Court by deeply divided Senate – AP
https://www.chicagotribune.com/nation-world/ct-nw-amy-coney-barrett-supreme-court-confirmation-20201026-kbqqctxllbbwfaqjb7nlgknmz4-story.html
— Suburban Cook County under tougher restrictions starting Wednesday; 4,729 new cases reported as seven-day average tops 4,500 for first time
https://www.chicagotribune.com/coronavirus/ct-covid-19-pandemic-chicago-illinois-news-20201026-dzpwfztp3ncfhdvnc4grynfojm-story.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Democrats shout at Latinos that Republicans are White supremacists, Nazis, KKK members, haters, racists, sexists, and bigots who should be gotten rid of once and for all. Democrats see Latinos as being soldiers in their army to get rid of Republicans once and for all.
https://www.chicagotribune.com/opinion/commentary/ct-opinion-latino-hispanic-vote-immigration-gutierrez-20201026-jmccxyhc6vcp7g4fpulq43rtui-story.html
— Forest Preserve District of DuPage County Board District 5 race: Candidates discuss issues, reasons why residents should choose them over their opponent
https://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/naperville-sun/ct-nvs-dupage-forest-preserve-board-district-5-1027-20201026-3g2nttj2gfgvdpjukgzcu5cutq-story.html
— WeatherTech, maker of car floor mats, switches gears to make COVID-19 face shields – ROBERT CHANNICK
https://www.chicagotribune.com/coronavirus/ct-biz-weathertech-floor-mat-face-shield-20201026-66xnq7q4mvh6bby2zokt6lpnai-story.html
— Where does Illinois early voting and vote-by-mail stand? Here is the latest data – CHAD YODER and JONATHON BERLIN
https://www.chicagotribune.com/politics/ct-viz-early-voting-vote-by-mail-update-20201013-gmmyzmxuizfl7n2cxkwa3zxuhi-htmlstory.html
— The controversy over Illinois Supreme Court Justice Tom Kilbride – Editorial
https://www.chicagotribune.com/opinion/editorials/ct-edit-illinois-supreme-court-thomas-kilbride-20201026-pbg4hjrfzrcpdgpn5qpsyn6hpm-story.html

DAILY HERALD
— Casten and Underwood dramatically outspent Ives and Oberweis in early October, records show – Russell Lissau
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20201026/casten-and-underwood-dramatically-outspent-ives-and-oberweis-in-early-october-records-show
— U.S. Senate debate dives into racism, political corruption, lake levels and COVID-19 – Marni Pyke
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20201025/senate-debate-dives-into-racism-political-corruption-lake-levels-and-covid-19

CRAIN’S CHICAGO BUSINESS
— Politics tops party loyalty in key state House race Why is a Democratic state House candidate on the same “team” in a campaign flyer as the GOP nominee for Cook County state’s attorney? – GREG HINZ
https://www.chicagobusiness.com/greg-hinz-politics/politics-tops-party-loyalty-key-state-house-race

RIVER BENDER
— In Wake of Identified Attempted Voter Fraud, Rep. Bourne Co-Sponsors Legislation to Improve Ballot Integrity
https://www.riverbender.com/articles/details/in-wake-of-identified-attempted-voter-fraud-rep-bourne-cosponsors-legislation-to-improve-ballot-integrity—–45386.cfm

FOX ILLINOIS
— DISGUSTING, TRAGIC: Champaign City Council discusses possibility of BLM Mural – Taylor Deckert
https://foxillinois.com/news/local/champaign-city-council-discusses-possibility-of-blm-mural

NPR ILLINOIS
— 11 Arrested In Clashes After Pro-Trump Convoy Passes Through NYC’s Times Square – BILL CHAPPELL (DIERSEN: What if a pro-Trump convoy passed through your downtown?)
https://www.nprillinois.org/post/11-arrested-clashes-after-pro-trump-convoy-passes-through-nycs-times-square#stream/0

WREX
— OUTSTANDING: MAGA car parade passed through Rockford on Sunday – Erin Chapman
https://wrex.com/2020/10/25/maga-car-parade-passed-through-rockford-on-sunday/

ELMHURST PATCH
— Elmhurst Restaurant Says It’s Defying Governor’s Order Eatery says it made the decision after “careful consideration.” – David Giuliani
https://patch.com/illinois/elmhurst/elmhurst-restaurant-says-its-defying-governors-order

OAK LAWN PATCH
— OUTSTANDING: 9 Days Before Election, South Siders Show Their Love For Trump – Lorraine Swanson
https://news.yahoo.com/9-days-election-south-siders-084037764.html

BATAVIA PATCH
— Batavia Restaurants Warned For Indoor Service Amid Restrictions The eateries could face orders to disperse or misdemeanor charges if they continue serving customers inside, according to city notices. – Jason Addy
https://patch.com/illinois/batavia/batavia-restaurants-warned-over-indoor-service-amid-restrictions

NAPERVILLE PATCH
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Democrats focus on turning high school students into “good little Democrats” who are full of hatred against individuals, organizations, companies, governments, and countries that are law enforcement officers, Trump supporters, conservative, patriotic, Republican, American, White, male, older, heterosexual, married, non-poor, gun owners, Christian, Protestant, Italian American, German American, draft avoiders (except Joe Biden and Bill Clinton), and/or those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.
https://patch.com/illinois/naperville/naperville-central-students-learn-how-promote-peace-unity-civil-rights-activists

ILLINOIS REPUBLICAN PARTY
— DuPage County Clerk Acknowledges Issues With Voting Machines, Commits to Remedial Measures to Ensure Voters Accurately Informed, Not Misled
https://illinois.gop/category/news/
(FROM THE PRESS RELEASE: Following calls by voters and Republican Party officials, DuPage County Clerk Jean Kaczmarek is acknowledging an issue with DuPage County voting machines and has committed to several remedial measures requested by the ILGOP and others. Several voters reported that while reading the questions on the screen of the electronic voting machines at early voting locations in DuPage County, after 10 seconds, the machine would automatically highlight the candidate or question that occupied the first ballot position, which this year are the Democratic Party candidates. The technical issue is related to how the County’s voting machines comply with the ADA. “While all counties must adhere to ADA requirements while conducting their elections, we have not seen this occur in any other county in the State, where a candidate’s name would be automatically highlighted, as they were in DuPage,” said ILGOP Chairman Tim Schneider. “We brought these issues to the Clerk and appreciate the Clerk’s office taking these issues seriously.” The DuPage County Clerk has committed to place signage at each Early Voting site, to provide a hand out to each voter, and to place explanatory signage on each electronic voting machine used in Early Voting in DuPage County. While a technological fix is unavailable during the Early Voting period, the Clerk has committed to investigate whether a technological fix may address the issue for Election Day voting. Said Schneider, “We appreciate the Clerk taking these remedial measures to help avoid any voter confusion on these machines. It is obviously of the utmost importance that all voters have the chance to make an informed choice at the polls.”)

MCHENRY COUNTY BLOG
— The Ultimate Shunning of Jack Franks: Wife Files for Divorce
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/10/26/the-ultimate-shunning-of-jack-franks-wife-files-for-divorce/
— Long-Time Local Tax Fighter Adds His Opposition to that of the Billionaires
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/10/26/long-time-local-tax-fighter-adds-his-opposition-to-that-of-the-billionaires/
— Franks Lying or Just Deceiving?
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/10/26/franks-lying-or-just-deceiving/
— Mike Buehler Makes Second Mailing in Campaign for McHenry County Board Chairman
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/10/26/mike-buehler-makes-second-mailing-in-campaign-for-mchenry-county-board-chairman/
— Sheriff Bill Prim Says, “Vote No,” on Abolishing Coroner’s Office
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/10/26/sheriff-bill-prim-says-vote-no-on-abolishing-coroners-office/
— IL-17: District in Play as Incumbent Democrat Cheri Bustos Target of Super PAC
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/10/25/clf102520/
— Woodstock Precinct Committeeman’s (opps, Committeeperson’s) Letter to Voters
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/10/25/woodstock-precinct-committeemans-opps-committeepersons-letter-to-voters/
— Auditor Shannon Teresi’s Palm Card
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/10/25/auditor-shannon-teresis-palm-card/
— Franks and Sager Partner on Ad in Woodstock Independent, Buehler Counter Punches
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/10/25/franks-and-sager-partner-on-ad-in-woodstock-independent-buehler-counter-punches/

ILLINOIS REVIEW
— PRITZKER DEMANDS MORE RESTAURANTS, BARS TO SERVE OUTSIDE ONLY AGAIN – DESPITE SNOWY WEATHER
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2020/10/pritzker-demands-more-restaurants-bars-to-serve-outside-only-again-despite-snowy-weather.html

CAPITOL FAX
— Third House Republican reveals positive COVID-19 test result since October 15
https://capitolfax.com/2020/10/26/third-house-republican-reveals-positive-covid-19-test-result-since-october-15/
— 4,729 new cases, 17 additional deaths, 2,638 hospitalized, 6.3 percent positivity rate
https://capitolfax.com/2020/10/26/4729-new-cases-17-additional-deaths-2638-hospitalized-63-percent-positivity-rate/
— COVID-19 roundup
https://capitolfax.com/2020/10/26/covid-19-roundup-54/

FOX NEWS
— CNN report accuses conservatives of ‘discrediting’ Big Tech, ignores Twitter suppression of New York Post Brian Fung Sunday report blasted by critics as Facebook, Twitter CEOs set to appear before Senate – Joseph A. Wulfsohn
https://www.foxnews.com/media/cnn-report-accuses-conservatives-of-discrediting-big-tech

GOPUSA
— From Deplorables To Chumps? Joe Biden Channels Hillary Clinton By Mocking Trump Supporters
https://www.gopusa.com/?p=96807
— Jews For Trump Convoy Attacked On Its Way Through NYC
https://www.gopusa.com/?p=96811
— Be Prepared: Vote-Counting Process Likely To Extend Way Beyond Election Night
https://www.gopusa.com/?p=96824
— Seattle LGBTQ Commission, In Close Vote, Calls On Mayor Jenny Durkan To Resign (DIERSEN: How much pressure is your mayor under to promote LGBTQ, that is, how much pressure is your mayor under to get rid of individuals, organizations, and companies that do not promote LGBTQ?)
https://www.gopusa.com/?p=96789

BREITBART
— Donald Trump Slams Joe Biden’s Claim That ‘America Was an Idea’ – NEIL MUNRO
https://www.breitbart.com/immigration/2020/10/26/donald-trump-slams-joe-bidens-america-idea/

TOWNHALL
— Why the Tech Giants Censor Conservatives — and How to Stop Them – Bruce Abramson
https://townhall.com/columnists/bruceabramson/2020/10/26/why-the-tech-giants-censor-conservatives–and-how-to-stop-them-n2578778

FEDERALIST PAPERS
— Trump Targets Bureaucracy, Issues Executive Order To Hold Government Employees Accountable – Jack Davis (DIERSEN: Of course, my critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes hint/imply/argue/shout that the federal government took adverse actions against me solely because I was an underperformer. In my defense, I earned a) a job-related bachelor’s degree when I was 21 in 1970 and job-related master’s degrees when I was 27, 31, and 48, b) job-related professional certifications when I was 30, 32, 41, 45, 47, and 48, and c) a job-related professional license when I was 32. I passed the CPA examination on my first attempt in 1979. I passed the Certified Internal Auditor examination on my first attempt in 1981. I served on the Executive Committee of the Association of Government Accountants Chicago Chapter 1983-1996. In Diersen v. GAO, I put into the court record all the performance appraisals that my GAO supervisors gave me 1980-1997.)
https://thefederalistpapers.org/us/trump-targets-bureaucracy-issues-executive-order-hold-government-employees-accountable

AMERICAN FAMILY ASSOCIATION ACTION
— 2020 Party Platform Comparison
https://afaaction.net/2020-party-platform-comparison/

PATRIOT POST
— Confronting Our Social Media Accusers Our pre-election encounter with Facebook’s rogue “fact-checkers.” – ANDREW CULPER (DIERSEN: What if Facebook hired me to be a fact checker? While I worked for the Democrats who ran GAO 1980-1997, the last 11 years of which at GS-13 Step 1-10 levels, currently $101,176-$131,532/year, I increasingly worked as a referencer, that is, as a fact checker. That work required assuring the accuracy and support for each and every word, number, table, graph, chart, conclusion, opinion, and recommendation in GAO reports. I worked for IRS 1971-1980, the last 5 1/2 years of which at the GS-12 Step 1-5 levels, currently $85,084-$96,431/year. My other fact checking qualifications include my becoming a Forensic Accountant in 1997, Certified Fraud Examiner in 1990, licensed CPA in 1981, Certified Internal Auditor in 1981, and CPA in 1979.)
https://patriotpost.us/articles/74399-confronting-our-social-media-accusers-2020-10-26

THE HILL
— Public transit faces uncertain future after pandemic – REBECCA KLAR
https://thehill.com/policy/transportation/522702-public-transit-faces-uncertain-future-after-pandemic

CNBC
— Trump claims the worsening U.S. coronavirus outbreak is a ‘Fake News Media Conspiracy’ – Berkeley Lovelace Jr.
https://www.cnbc.com/2020/10/26/coronavirus-trump-claims-the-worsening-us-outbreak-is-a-fake-news-media-conspiracy-even-as-hospitalizations-rise.html

WASHINGTON POST
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Democrats paint George Floyd as being a typical Black man.
https://www.washingtonpost.com/graphics/2020/national/george-floyd-america/policing/

NEWSWEEK
— Guns Sales Break Records With Gun Control Legislation Likely If Democrats Win – SCOTT REEVES
https://www.newsweek.com/guns-sales-break-records-gun-control-legislation-likely-if-democrats-win-1542220

October 25 Evening Edition

ABC7
— Illinois COVID-19 today: IL reports 4,062 coronavirus cases, 24 deaths
https://abc7chicago.com/health/il-reports-4062-coronavirus-cases-24-deaths/7333933/
— Coronavirus surge: US reports second-highest day of COVID cases. The highest day was Friday Social gatherings and family events moving indoors to avoid the colder weather is largely to blame for the high rates of spread. – CNN
https://abc7chicago.com/health/us-sees-second-highest-day-of-covid-cases-ever/7330111/
— White House chief of staff Mark Meadows says ‘we’re not going to control the pandemic’ “Because it is a contagious virus just like the flu.” – CNN
https://abc7chicago.com/politics/white-house-chief-of-staff-were-not-going-to-control-the-pandemic/7334449/

NBC5
— DISGUSTING, TRAGIC: Election Could Stoke US Marijuana Market, Sway Congress The cannabis initiatives will draw voters to the polls who could influence other races – Michael R. Blood (DIERSEN: To push pot on an individual, municipality, township, county, state, or country is to destroy that individual, municipality, township, county, state, or country.)
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/politics/election-could-stoke-us-marijuana-market-sway-congress/2359004/

FOX NEWS CHICAGO
— Man sets fire to ballot box in Boston, destroying 35 ballots – AP
https://www.fox32chicago.com/news/man-sets-fire-to-ballot-box-in-boston-destroying-35-ballots

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— Early vote total exceeds 2016; GOP chips at Dems’ advantage – AP
https://www.chicagotribune.com/election-2020/ct-election-early-voting-republicans-20201025-xxsrzcdkgzbejdxrpisvzgxj6m-story.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Hate-filled conservative-hating conservative haters say “Conservative news sites are misleading millions of readers.”
https://www.chicagotribune.com/nation-world/ct-nw-nyt-conservative-media-voter-fraud-misinformation-20201025-igkbg6qbpraufboetf7pxq6o74-story.html

DAILY HERALD
— Republicans say DuPage County voting machines give Democrats an advantage – Charles Keeshan
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20201025/republicans-say-dupage-county-voting-machines-give-democrats-an-advantage
(FROM THE ARTICLE: Nonetheless, Republican leaders remained skeptical over the weekend. Zay said Sunday he believes the clerk’s office can find another way to assist disabled voters, and Republican state Rep. Grant Wehrli of Naperville, who is running for reelection to his 41st District House seat, threatened legal action in a tweet Saturday. “Good grief. This is happening on every voting touch screen in DuPage County. They highlight vote yes for the tax hike and EVERY Madigan backed candidate,” he wrote. “Litigation forthcoming.”)
— Medical professionals push back after Trump says COVID-19 cases are inflated to ‘get more money’ – Jake Griffin
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20201025/medical-professionals-push-back-after-trump-says-covid-19-cases-are-inflated-to-get-more-money

SPRINGFIELD STATE JOURNAL REGISTER
— Number of publications linked to former Springfield reporter Brian Timpone balloons; Trump and LaHood – Bernard Schoenburg
https://www.sj-r.com/subscriber/20201025/bernard-schoenburg-number-of-publications-linked-to-former-springfield-reporter-balloons
— Rep. Tim Butler tests positive for COVID-19 – Brenden Moore
https://www.sj-r.com/news/20201024/rep-tim-butler-tests-positive-for-covid-19

CHAMPAIGN/URBANA NEWS GAZETTE
— Trashed by fellow Democrats, Madigan still flush with cash – Jim Dey
https://www.news-gazette.com/opinion/columns/jim-dey-trashed-by-fellow-democrats-madigan-still-flush-with-cash/article_948d034a-20e1-541b-93bb-08484d9c2e6c.html

NORTHWEST INDIANA TIMES
— Foreign students show less zeal for US since Trump took over – AP (DIERSEN: Foreign students are citizens of foreign countries. Democrats shout at them, and at everyone else, that Republicans are White supremacists, Nazis, KKK members, haters, racists, sexists, and even worse thing who should be gotten rid of once and for all. What percent of foreign students are anti-law enforcement, anti-Trump, anti-conservative, anti-patriotic, anti-Republican, anti-American, anti-White, anti-male, anti-older people, anti-heterosexuals, anti-married people, anti-non-poor people, anti-gun owners, anti-Christian, anti-Protestant, anti-Italian American, anti-German Americans, anti-draft avoiders (except Joe Biden and Bill Clinton), and/or anti-those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time?)
https://www.nwitimes.com/news/state-and-regional/illinois/foreign-students-show-less-zeal-for-us-since-trump-took-over/article_36d5e59e-d333-515b-abdf-fea0368b2eaa.html

NPR ILLINOIS
— Senate Republicans Advance Barrett’s Supreme Court Nomination – BARBARA SPRUNT
https://www.nprillinois.org/post/senate-republicans-advance-barretts-supreme-court-nomination#stream/0
— How Donald Trump’s Presidency Has Changed The Media (DIERSEN: I should write a book about those who have tried to “change” me and “change” my GOPUSA ILLINOIS emails. I would focus on those who succeeded in ending my TAPROOT Republicans of Illinois chairmanship in 2012, my Wheaton Chamber of Commerce Government Affairs Committee membership in 2011, my Milton Township Republican Organization (MTRO) webmaster service in 2010 and 2004, my Illinois Center Right Coalition (ICRC) Steering Committee membership in 2007, and my American Association of Political Consultants Midwest Chapter board membership in 2004. I would focus on those who unsuccessfully tried to get ICRC to censure me in 2006 for my GOPUSA ILLINOIS emails. I would focus on those who stopped me from becoming MTRO’s Treasurer in 2004.)
https://www.nprillinois.org/post/how-donald-trumps-presidency-has-changed-media#stream/0

EPOCH TIMES
— New York Times’ 8-Month-Long ‘Investigation’ of The Epoch Times: Light on Facts, Heavy on Bias
https://www.theepochtimes.com/new-york-times-8-month-long-investigation-of-the-epoch-times-light-on-facts-heavy-on-bias_3487144.html

THE HILL
— US early voting hits 58.6 million, surpassing all of 2016 early and absentee voting – JOHN BOWDEN (DIERSEN: Yesterday and today, I hand-delivered the following door-to-door to all 60 homes in my precinct that have at least one Republican voter who had not yet voted: Milton Township Republican Organization (MTRO) “Republican Voter Guide,” sample ballot for my precinct, and a new joint Tim Whelan/Tim Elliott literature piece. Previously, I hand-delivering door-to-door the following to all 150 homes in my precinct a) that had at least one Republican or Independent voter and b) that had no Democrat yard signs: MTRO “Republican Cheat Sheet,” sample ballot, Illinois Family Institute Trump/Biden comparison piece, literature from the other 13 Republican candidates on the ballot in my precinct in contested races (Mark Curran, Jeanne Ives, Amy Grant, Christopher Kachiroubas, Robert Grogan, Richard Jorgensen, Babette Holder Youngberg, Timothy Elliott, Timothy Whelan, Ann Celine Walsh, Monique O’Toole, James McCluskey, and Richard Felice), and my GOPUSA Illinois business card. 900 of the aforesaid 2,400 pieces had to be folded to fit inside the envelopes provided by the DuPage County Republican Central Committee. The 150 envelopes had a) 358 mailing labels on them provided by the DuPage County Election Division, one for each individual Republican or Independent voter and b) my return address label.)
https://thehill.com/homenews/campaign/522705-us-early-voting-hits-586-million-surpassing-all-of-2016-early-and-absentee

CNN
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: By definition, you are not conservative or Republican if you vote for Biden.
https://www.cnn.com/2020/10/25/media/new-hampshire-union-leader-democrat-endorsement-joe-biden/index.html
— Pre-election voting surpasses all 2016 early ballots cast with 9 days left until Election Day – Adam Levy, Ethan Cohen and Liz Stark
https://www.cnn.com/2020/10/25/politics/pre-election-voting-surpasses-2016-early-ballots/index.html

NEW YORK TIMES
— Over Democratic Fury, Republicans Push Barrett to Brink of Confirmation A near party-line vote on Sunday to cut off debate over Judge Amy Coney Barrett’s Supreme Court nomination set up a final confirmation vote on Monday. – Nicholas Fandos
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/10/25/us/politics/amy-barrett-senate-vote.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Hate-filled Republican-hating Republican-haters say that the Supreme Court’s “Legitimacy Is Now in Question.” My Democrat GAO superiors would have questioned the legitimacy of my promotion to GS-13 in 1986 when I was 38 years old if I had not a) worked for GAO for almost 7 years, b) became a licensed CPA in 1981, c) passed the Certified Internal Auditor examination on my first attempt in 1981, d) earned a master’s degree in accounting from DePaul in 1980, e) passed the CPA examination on my first attempt in 1979, f) earned an MBA from Loyola in 1976, and g) worked for IRS for almost 9 years, the last 5 1/2 years at the GS-12, Step 1-5 levels.
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/10/25/opinion/supreme-court-amy-coney-barrett.html

WASHINGTON POST
— Both Biden and Trump have questioned the other’s physical and mental fitness. Here’s what we know about their health. – Toluse Olorunnipa and Michael Kranish
https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/trump-biden-health-problems/2020/10/23/aa6390ac-13cd-11eb-ba42-ec6a580836ed_story.html

USA TODAY
— DISGUSTING, TRAGIC: Archbishop Wilton Gregory, who slammed Trump, to become first African American cardinal – John Bacon
https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/world/2020/10/25/pope-names-new-cardinals-washington-dc-archbishop-wilton-gregory/6031842002/

October 24 Evening Edition

ABC7
— Illinois COVID-19 today: IL reports highest ever daily coronavirus case count with 6,161 positive tests, 63 deaths Illinois health officials reported 5,368 COVID-19 cases Sept. 4 after working through testing backlog – Eric Horng
https://abc7chicago.com/health/il-reports-most-covid-19-cases-ever-in-1-day-with-6161-63-deaths/7305078/

NBC5
— Boat Parades, Road Rallies Buoy Trump and His Supporters These Trump parades — whether by boat, pickup truck or tractor — have become a show of strength for the president’s supporters and a way to make themselves visible in a year when the coronavirus pandemic has upended traditional campaigning and put a stop to huge arena rallies and picnic fundraisers – John Seewer
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/national-international/boat-parades-road-rallies-buoy-trump-and-his-supporters/2358755/

CBS2
— Former CPD Supt. Eddie Johnson Turns Himself In After Police Responded Domestic Incident At His Home
https://chicago.cbslocal.com/2020/10/24/chicago-police-former-supt-eddie-johnson-domestic-incident-investigation/

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— Coronavirus in Illinois updates: Spike in newly confirmed daily COVID-19 cases brings a new state record — 6,161 — as 63 more deaths reported; positivity rate climbs to 6.1%
https://www.chicagotribune.com/coronavirus/ct-covid-19-pandemic-chicago-illinois-news-20201024-v6binsngknhclpkrppikejtgii-story.html
— Alaska Sen. Lisa Murkowski says she will vote to confirm Amy Coney Barrett to the Supreme Court – AP
https://www.chicagotribune.com/nation-world/ct-nw-senate-supreme-court-amy-coney-barrett-20201024-b4anuc3ei5b2fhscug4pwguc5e-story.html

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— Surging coronavirus colors White House race in closing days. President Donald Trump assured supporters packed shoulder to shoulder Saturday in North Carolina that “we’re rounding the turn” on the coronavirus and mocked his Democratic challenger, Joe Biden, for raising alarms. – AP
https://chicago.suntimes.com/elections/2020/10/24/21532199/surging-coronavirus-election-white-house
— Illinois shatters daily coronavirus case record again with 6,161 new infections; Restaurant owners ask for proof that they are COVID-19 super spreaders
https://chicago.suntimes.com/coronavirus/2020/10/24/21531663/latest-coronavirus-news-live-updates-chicago-illinois-2020

DAILY HERALD
— ‘We don’t speculate’: How AP counts votes and calls races – AP
https://www.dailyherald.com/article/20201024/news/310249971/
— Black voters: Racial justice, health care access are the top issues in this election – Madhu Krishnamurthy
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20201024/black-voters-racial-justice-health-care-access-are-the-top-issues-in-this-election
— State sets record again for new COVID-19 cases: 6,161, up 25% from Thursday’s record
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20201024/state-sets-record-again-for-new-covid-19-cases-6161-up-25-from-thursdays-record

QUAD CITY TIMES
— Illinois Quad-Cities school districts working to improve diversity – Anthony Watt (DIERSEN: To improve diversity is to get rid of those who are Trump supporters, conservative, patriotic, Republican, American, White, male, older, heterosexual, married, non-poor, gun owners, Christian, Protestant, Italian American, German American, and/or those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.)
https://qctimes.com/news/local/education/illinois-quad-cities-school-districts-working-to-improve-diversity/article_02e717f3-e87a-56d0-9d4d-4bf48d3467b1.html
(FROM THE ARTICLE: Illinois Quad-Cities school districts have less diverse teaching staffs when compared to the diversity of the communities they serve, something they acknowledge and say are working to improve.)

HERALD & REVIEW
— Watch now: GOP lawmakers spread message during Central Illinois bus tour – DAVE FOPAY
https://herald-review.com/news/local/govt-and-politics/watch-now-gop-lawmakers-spread-message-during-central-illinois-bus-tour/article_a529d66a-7a0d-57f9-9b66-3fed5fa806d6.html
— COVID changes make for fresh Illinois challenges – Rich Miller
https://herald-review.com/opinion/columnists/rich-miller-covid-changes-make-for-fresh-illinois-challenges/article_c1c07f51-599e-5ea5-aad3-11325c1ff075.html

TELEGRAPH HERALD
— Fewer get-out-the-vote events might lower student turnout – KELLY MEYERHOFER
https://www.telegraphherald.com/news/iowa-illinois-wisconsin/article_69297d50-1922-5824-9245-c2ba1b2f53f5.html

SUBURBAN LIFE
— DuPage County reports single-day record 517 COVID-19 cases, region’s positivity down slightly to 9.3% – JOSHUA WELGE
https://www.mysuburbanlife.com/2020/10/24/dupage-county-reports-single-day-record-517-covid-19-cases-regions-positivity-down-slightly-to-9-3/avi4znb/

NPR ILLINOIS
— Robocalls, Rumors And Emails: Last-Minute Election Disinformation Floods Voters – PAM FESSLER
https://www.nprillinois.org/post/robocalls-rumors-and-emails-last-minute-election-disinformation-floods-voters#stream/0

ILLINOIS REPUBLICAN PARTY
— ILGOP Handing Out Voter Fraud Alert Fliers in DuPage County WATCH: Video of Electronic Voting Machine “Glitch”
https://illinois.gop/voter-fraud-alert/

MCHENRY COUNTY BLOG
— Opportunity to Meet Jennie Ives Monday in Cary
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/10/23/opportunity-to-meet-jennie-ives-monday-in-cary/
— What Do Two Trump Thumbs Up onTee Shirt Man?
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/10/24/message-of-the-day-a-tee-shirt-262/
— IL-14: Lauren Underwood’s Fourth TV Commercial
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/10/24/underwood102420/
— Kelly Liebmann Stresses Importance for Checks and Balances Concerning Law Enforcement Provided by Elected Coroner’s Office
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/10/24/kelly-liebmann-stresses-importance-for-checks-and-balances-concerning-law-enforcement-provided-by-elected-coroners-office/
— People Preparing for the Worst
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/10/24/people-preparing-for-the-worst/
— State Puts McHenry County on Coronavirus Warning List
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/10/24/state-puts-mchenry-on-coronavirus-warning-list/
— IL-14: Oberweis Compares His Agenda with Underwood’s
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/10/24/il-14-oberweis-compares-his-agenda-with-underwoods/
— Algonquin Township Republican Party Runs Full Page Ad in Northwest Herald
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/10/24/algonquin-township-republican-party-runs-full-page-ad-in-northwest-herald/
— IL-14: Jim Oberweis Releases Two Commercials for Home Stretch
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/10/24/shotgun102420/
— Long-Time Algonquin Village Clerk Gerald Kautz, RIP
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/10/24/kautz102420/
— Winnebago County Health Department Closing Businesses
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/10/24/winnebago-county-health-department-closing-businesses/

CAPITOL FAX
— DuPage County Clerks says ILGOP is actually complaining about ADA requirement, and that local Republicans know about it
https://capitolfax.com/2020/10/24/dupage-county-clerks-says-ilgop-is-actually-complaining-about-ada-requirement-and-that-local-republicans-know-about-it/

WASHINGTON EXAMINER
— Conservatives rip liberals for misunderstanding Trump’s coyote reference during debate
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/conservatives-rip-liberals-for-misunderstanding-trumps-coyote-reference-during-debate

LIFE SITE NEWS
— DISGUSTING, TRAGIC: Shock poll claims 30% of U.S. women under 25 identify as LGBT: dire implications There’s a ‘growing prevalence of singledom among America’s rising generation of women.’ – Doug Mainwaring
https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/shock-poll-claims-30-of-u.s-women-under-25-identify-as-lgbt-dire-implications

THE HILL
— Trump downplays spike in COVID-19 cases, blames media, increased testing for high numbers – JORDAN WILLIAMS
https://thehill.com/homenews/administration/522581-trump-downplays-spike-in-covid-19-cases-blames-media-increased

NEW YORK TIMES
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: A hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-hater says “How The Epoch Times Created a Giant Influence Machine. Since 2016, the Falun Gong-backed newspaper has used aggressive Facebook tactics and right-wing misinformation to create an anti-China, pro-Trump media empire.”
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/10/24/technology/epoch-times-influence-falun-gong.html

FORBES
— Trump Votes In Person And Slams Mail-In Voting As Campaign Urges Voters To Vote By Mail – Andrew Solender
https://www.forbes.com/sites/andrewsolender/2020/10/24/trump-votes-in-person-and-slams-mail-in-voting-as-campaign-urges-voters-to-vote-by-mail/

October 21 Evening Edition

ABC7
— Mayor Lori Lightfoot outlines budget proposal, featuring property tax increase, layoffs – Diane Pathieu
https://abc7chicago.com/politics/mayor-lightfoot-outlines-budget-proposal-featuring-property-tax-increase-layoffs-/7210378/
— Illinois COVID-19: IL reports 4,342 new coronavirus cases, 69 deaths; restrictions tightened on south, west suburbs Kane, DuPage, Will and Kankakee to face new restrictions as positivity rate surges
https://abc7chicago.com/health/il-reports-4342-new-covid-19-cases-69-deaths-/7218480/

NBC5
— Francis Becomes 1st Pope to Endorse Same-Sex Civil Unions – Nicole Winfield (DIERSEN: Those who promote LGBTQ will use this to get rid of those who do not promote LGBTQ.)
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/national-international/pope-endorses-same-sex-civil-unions-in-new-documentary-film/2356996/

WTTW
— Candidate Forum: Curran, Wilson Outline Visions for US Senate Seat – Quinn Myers
https://news.wttw.com/2020/10/21/candidate-forum-curran-wilson-outline-visions-us-senate-seat

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— Trump tweets support for state Sen. Jim Oberweis in challenge to Rep. Lauren Underwood, says he will ‘Protect Your Second Amendment from the Radical Left’ – PATRICK M. O’CONNELL
https://www.chicagotribune.com/politics/ct-trump-offers-support-for-oberweis-20201021-pt6aaexm35gjznh26s25d3mwku-story.html
— Jeanne Ives criticizes Rep. Sean Casten for an upcoming appearance with Pelosi; he says GOP ‘being captured by a crazy fringe’ – PATRICK M. O’CONNELL
https://www.chicagotribune.com/politics/ct-sean-casten-jeanne-ives-media-20201021-onj5itc5hnbpjnbheeye5cdgtu-story.html
— Cook County State’s Attorney Kim Foxx raises more than $350K in last week, but with a $270K haul of his own GOP opponent Patrick O’Brien insists he has the ‘momentum’ – ALICE YIN
https://www.chicagotribune.com/politics/ct-cook-county-states-attorney-campaign-contributions-20201021-zyu263kq2bcyhermey3pl73iki-story.html
— 37th District: Donors pour cash into Illinois House race that may reveal extent of suburban political shift – TED SLOWIK
https://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/daily-southtown/opinion/ct-sta-slowik-ozinga-fadeley-finances-st-1022-20201021-npes2bwa2jba5e5keqddsoc5wm-story.html
— A 60% tax hike on Illinois’ richest won’t be a free lunch for the rest of us – TED DABROWSKI AND JOHN KLINGNER
https://www.chicagotribune.com/opinion/commentary/ct-opinion-graduated-income-tax-wealthy-20201021-wagkqn3nanbehclzfohfarq4ye-story.html

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— Mailing it in? Sluggish processing of suburban Cook County ballots making it more like vote-by-snail When suburban Cook County is excluded, the rest of the state is reporting a 44% return rate on its mail ballots compared to just 11% for suburban Cook. The city is at 43% returned. – Mark Brown
https://chicago.suntimes.com/politics/2020/10/21/21527766/vote-by-mail-suburban-cook-county-ballots-slow-processing-chicago-election-early-vote
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: A hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-hater promotes hatred against Trump.
https://chicago.suntimes.com/columnists/2020/10/21/21527811/patriotism-trump-leftist-extremism-colonialism-american-history-mona-charen

DAILY HERALD
— See Ives’ WTTW appearance online
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20201021/see-ives-wttw-appearance-online
— AP-NORC/USAFacts poll: Many in US distrust campaign info – AP
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20201021/ap-norcusafacts-poll-many-in-us-distrust-campaign-info
— Kenneth C. Shepro: Candidate profile, Kane County Board District 12
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20201021/kenneth-c-shepro-candidate-profile-kane-county-board-district-12
— Kane County health officials blame 20-somethings for latest COVID-19 spike – James Fuller
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20201021/kane-county-health-officials-blame-20-somethings-for-latest-covid-19-spike
— Despite guidelines, not all polling booths are 6 feet apart – Madhu Krishnamurthy
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20201021/despite-guidelines-not-all-polling-booths-are-6-feet-apart

ILLINOIS LEAKS
— DuPage Twp Meeting – Trustee Oliver tries commandeering public comment – JOHN KRAFT & KIRK ALLEN
https://edgarcountywatchdogs.com/2020/10/video-dupage-twp-meeting-trustee-oliver-tries-commandeering-public-comment/

ILLINOIS REVIEW
— WHAT HAPPENS WHEN ILLINOIS’ UNEMPLOYMENT FUND RUNS OUT?
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2020/10/what-happens-when-illinois-unemployment-fund-runs-out-.html
— DUPAGE CO FAMILY RESTAURANT SAYS THEY’RE STAYING OPEN DESPITE “DICTATOR PRITZKER’S” COVID SHUTDOWN ORDERS
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2020/10/dupage-co-family-restaurant-says-theyre-staying-open-despite-dictator-pritzkers-covid-shutdown-order.html

CAPITOL FAX
— Before $550K Democratic Party of Illinois contribution, Kilbride vowed not to “accept one penny” from entities Madigan controls
https://capitolfax.com/2020/10/21/before-550k-dpi-contribution-kilbride-vowed-not-to-accept-one-penny-from-entities-madigan-controls/
— 4,342 new cases, 69 additional deaths, 2,338 hospitalized, 5.7 percent positivity rate
https://capitolfax.com/2020/10/21/4342-new-cases-69-additional-deaths-2338-hospitalized-57-percent-positivity-rate/
— The unfiltered Todd Ricketts
https://capitolfax.com/2020/10/21/the-unfiltered-todd-ricketts/

WASHINGTON EXAMINER
–Biden’s perceived centrism unlikely to hold if he becomes president – W. James Antle III
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/bidens-perceived-centrism-unlikely-to-hold-if-he-becomes-president

GOPUSA
— ‘Buy A Shotgun’ Biden Now Lecturing Cops, Too
https://www.gopusa.com/?p=96627
— NFL’s Aikman, Buck Mock Military Fly-Over: ‘That Won’t Happen With Kamala-Biden Ticket’
https://www.gopusa.com/?p=96636
— Protest Called For Reparations For Black Americans (DIERSEN: How soon, if not already, will the Democrats in your municipality protest for reparations? Who do the Democrats in your municipality want to pay reparations to, how much, and why? Who do the Democrats in your municipality want to get reparations from, how much, and why?)
https://www.gopusa.com/?p=96562

THE HILL
— Democrats to boycott committee vote on Amy Coney Barrett’s Supreme Court nomination – JORDAIN CARNEY
https://thehill.com/homenews/senate/522153-democrats-to-boycott-committee-vote-on-amy-coney-barretts-supreme-court

WASHINGTON POST
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: A hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-hater says “Shouting matches, partisan rallies, guns at polling places: Tensions high at early-voting sites.”
https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/voter-intimidation-allegations/2020/10/20/6722d0ae-123e-11eb-82af-864652063d61_story.html
— Pope Francis calls for civil union laws for same-sex couples – Chico Harlan and Michelle Boorstein (DIERSEN: Those who promote LGBTQ will use this to get rid of those who do not promote LGBTQ.)
https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/europe/pope-francis-civil-unions/2020/10/21/805a601c-139e-11eb-a258-614acf2b906d_story.html

October 20 Evening Edition

ABC7
— Illinois COVID-19: IL reports 3,714 new coronavirus cases, 41 deaths; Phase 3 restrictions imposed on south, west suburbs Kane, DuPage, Will and Kankakee to face new restrictions as positivity rate surges – Cate Cauguiran
https://abc7chicago.com/health/live-parts-of-illinois-return-to-phase-3-covid-19-restrictions/7181614/
— Melania Trump cancels campaign appearance, still recovering from COVID-19 – CNN
https://abc7chicago.com/politics/melania-trump-cancels-campaign-appearance-says-shes-not-feeling-well/7189949/
— Rush Limbaugh says his lung cancer is terminal – CNN
https://abc7chicago.com/politics/rush-limbaugh-says-his-lung-cancer-is-terminal/7184325/
— ‘Our America: Living While Black’ addresses education disparities in public school systems (DIERSEN: My critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes demonize, denigrate, and condemn the Missouri Synod Lutheran grade schools that my parents sent me to, but at the time, they hint/imply/argue/shout that I got an unfair advantage in life because I attended those schools.)
https://abc7chicago.com/education/our-america-living-while-black-tackles-education-disparities-/7187968/

NBC5
— Illinois Health Officials Identify 3 Primary Locations (workplaces, school, and restaurants and bars) Where COVID-19 Spreads Most Easily
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/coronavirus/illinois-health-officials-identify-3-primary-locations-where-covid-19-spreads-most-easily/2356685/
— Cough Keeps Melania Trump Off Campaign Trail The first lady announced last week that she had recovered from COVID-19 after she and the president received their positive test results in early October
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/politics/cough-keeps-melania-trump-off-campaign-trail/2356558/
— How Trump Plowed Through $1 Billion, Losing Cash Advantage Some campaign aides privately acknowledge they are facing difficult spending decisions – Brian Slodysko and Zeke Miller
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/national-international/how-trump-plowed-through-1-billion-losing-cash-advantage/2356624/
— Suburban Schools Navigate Rising Covid-19 Cases Despite a warning from the DuPage County Health Department, some districts are moving forward with plans to bring students back for in-person learning. – Kate Chappell
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/suburban-schools-navigate-rising-covid-19-cases/2356740/

FOX NEWS CHICAGO
– Memphis poll worker fired for turning away voters with Black Lives Matter shirts (DIERSEN: To promote BLM is to promote hatred against Republicans.)
https://www.fox32chicago.com/news/poll-worker-fired-for-turning-away-voters-with-black-lives-matter-shirts

WGN RADIO
— ‘40% of restaurants could close for good’ – Illinois Restaurant Association President Sam Toia on impact of COVID-19 surge
https://wgnradio.com/chicagos-afternoon-news/40-of-restaurants-could-close-for-good-ira-president-sam-toia-on-impact-of-covid-19-surge/

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— ‘Disgusted’ NU president condemns students who burned a school banner and vandalized campus during police protests, sparking calls for his resignation – ELYSSA CHERNEY and GENEVIEVE BOOKWALTER
https://www.chicagotribune.com/news/breaking/ct-northwestern-university-police-protests-president-20201020-cflznyjik5fmdgocuao3oojjka-story.html
— Illinois orders tighter restrictions on bars, restaurants and gatherings in several suburban counties as coronavirus positivity rates rise – DAN PETRELLA and GRACE WONG
https://www.chicagotribune.com/coronavirus/ct-coronavirus-restrictions-roll-back-suburbs-20201020-6fhep6fodfdmpgbl5q7o26qdli-story.html
— Chicago-area hospitals watch surge in COVID-19 patients, brace for things to get worse – LISA SCHENCKER
https://www.chicagotribune.com/coronavirus/ct-coronavirus-hospitals-second-wave-illinois-preparations-steroids-20201020-tqhahnqq6fdmrpognbusmlyjju-story.html
— Why are Chicagoans moving away during the pandemic? As study suggests outbound migration is spiking, we asked them. – ARIEL CHEUNG (DIERSEN: Democrats, Libertarians, Greens, Independents, and RINOs want Republicans to leave Illinois, and especially Republicans who are law enforcement officers, Trump supporters, conservative, patriotic, White, male, older, heterosexual, married, non-poor, gun owners, Christian, Protestant, Italian American, German American, and those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.)
https://www.chicagotribune.com/real-estate/ct-re-chicago-moving-covid-19-asked-why-20201020-thwgyh4muzexfi4q7k6uulowwe-story.html
— Prospects dim for return of Chicago’s convention industry. ‘I would say definitely not 2021.’ – ABDEL JIMENEZ
https://www.chicagotribune.com/business/ct-biz-convention-industry-late-return-2021-chicago-coronavirus-20201020-npkk3i3quredjm5ti7rh7jkr4a-story.html
— Mail-in, early voting in Illinois soars past 1 million mark – Lisa Donovan
https://www.chicagotribune.com/politics/ct-early-voting-tally-illinois-suburbs-restrictions-covid-spin-20201020-wvqapf4ibjbbxhhbhieclbbune-story.html
— Republican Mazzochi of Elmhurst faces Democrat Zordani of Clarendon Hills in election for state rep of 47th District – KIMBERLY FORNEK
https://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/elmhurst/ct-elh-state-rep-47-election-tl-1022-20201020-3zpxhgebmfa5dku27who3xxate-story.html
— Jim Durkin seeks reelection in 82nd District against newcomer Kassem Moukahal – CHUCK FIELDMAN
https://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/western-springs/ct-dws-state-rep-82nd-tl-1022-20201020-kbfodaqglfh7ti2zrezdxdcnxe-story.html
— Pritzker announced tighter restrictions for Kane, DuPage, Will, Kankakee counties. Here’s what that means for restaurants and residents – SARAH FREISHTAT
https://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/aurora-beacon-news/ct-abn-kane-dupage-will-covid-restrictions-st-20201020-lpt7vaw735dv3byxj6fhhgygzq-story.html
— DuPage sets record on first day of early voting while Will reports lines of voters waiting to cast ballots – ALICIA FABBRE
https://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/naperville-sun/ct-nvs-will-dupage-early-voting-st-1021-20201020-rssjvrdjfjcavienmlgneonz5a-story.html

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Hate-filled Republican-hating Republican-haters want Latinos to vote for Democrats.
https://chicago.suntimes.com/2020/10/20/21522948/latino-voting-2020-election-united-states-voting-demographics-voto-political-power-editorial

DAILY HERALD
— ‘We’re now entering a new wave of this virus’: Counties will face restrictions starting Friday – Marni Pyke
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20201020/were-now-entering-a-new-wave-of-this-virus-counties-will-face-restrictions-starting-friday-
— OUTSTANDING: Donald Trump Jr., Kimberly Guilfoyle visit Woodstock for Trump rally – Kelli Duncan
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20201020/donald-trump-jr-kimberly-guilfoyle-visit-woodstock-for-trump-rally
— Laura Hois: Candidate profile, Illinois State House — 81st District
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20201020/laura-hois-candidate-profile-illinois-state-house-x2014-81st-district
— Endorsement: Walsh for Illinois House Dist. 62
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20201019/endorsement-walsh-for-illinois-house-dist-62

WTTW
— Candidate Forum: Republican Ives Aims to Unseat Casten in 6th District – Alexandra Silets
https://news.wttw.com/2020/10/20/candidate-forum-republican-ives-aims-unseat-casten-6th-district

SUBURBAN LIFE
— First day of expanded early voting in DuPage County shatters previous record – JOSHUA WELGE
https://www.mysuburbanlife.com/2020/10/20/first-day-of-expanded-early-voting-in-dupage-county-shatters-previous-record/aai30p4/

WSIU
— Republican Legislators Hold Press Tour Supporting GOP Supreme Court Candidate – BENJY JEFFORDS
https://news.wsiu.org/post/republican-legislators-hold-press-tour-supporting-gop-supreme-court-candidate#stream/0

NORTHERN PUBLIC RADIO
— Four Downstate Lawmakers Launch ‘Restore Illinois Tour’ – CHASE CAVANAUGH
https://www.northernpublicradio.org/post/four-downstate-lawmakers-launch-restore-illinois-tour

WAND
— A trial to determine who won the 2018 Macon County sheriff race has been delayed to late October.
https://www.wandtv.com/news/macon-co-sheriffs-race-recount-trial-delayed/article_b9b39524-1261-11eb-8c2b-dfff4d17654c.html

ELMHURST PATCH
— The Gender And Partisan Rift On DuPage County Board Tensions flare between board chairman and one of the members. The chair was accused of sounding more like Trump. – David Giuliani
https://patch.com/illinois/elmhurst/gender-partisan-rift-dupage-county-board

CRYSTAL LAKE PATCH
— Casten, Ives Spar On COVID-19, Values Of 6th District Voters Sean Casten, D-Downers Grove, is going against challenger Jeanne Ives, R-Wheaton, in the 6th Congressional District race. – Amie Schaenzer
https://patch.com/illinois/crystallake/casten-ives-spar-covid-19-values-6th-district-voters-0

WHEATON PATCH
— Early Voting Breaks Records In DuPage County: Clerk’s Office Monday was the first day of early voting at several sites across DuPage County. – Lisa Marie Farver,
https://patch.com/illinois/wheaton/early-voting-breaks-records-dupage-county-clerks-office
— 48 Sex Offenders In Wheaton: 2020 Safety Map There are 48 sex offenders from Wheaton, according to the Illinois Sex Offender Registry. – Lisa Marie Farver
https://patch.com/illinois/wheaton/48-sex-offenders-wheaton-2020-safety-map

MCHENRY COUNTY BLOG
— IL-06: Sean Casten Campaign Continues Wizard of Oz / Halloween Theme – Wicked Witch of the West Pelosi to Campaign for Him
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/10/20/flsa2/
— Franks Re-Election Campaign Surfaces
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/10/20/franks-re-election-campaign-surfaces/
— Grafton Township First to Decide to Hold Republican February Township Primary Election
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/10/20/grafton-township-first-to-decide-to-hold-republican-february-township-primary-election/

ILLINOIS REVIEW
— ILLINOIS GOVERNOR RETURNS MAJOR AREAS TO PHASE 3 COVID RESTRICTIONS
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2020/10/illinois-governor-returns-major-areas-to-phase-3-covid-restrictions.html
— SENATOR SYVERSON: COVID-19 ACTIONS BY THE STATE DEFY COMMON SENSE AND SCIENCE
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2020/10/senator-syverson-covid-19-actions-by-the-state-defy-common-sense-and-science.html
— DUPAGE CO STATE’S ATTORNEY DENIES BOND FOR TWO CHICAGOANS ACCUSED OF ARMED ROBBERY IN OAK BROOK
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2020/10/dupage-co-states-attorney-denies-bond-for-two-chicagoans-accused-of-armed-robbery-in-oak-brook.html
— A SHRINKING POPULATION: ILLINOIS THE OUTLIER
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2020/10/a-shrinking-population-illinois-the-outlier.html
— THORNER/COOK: WHAT’S ONE LITTLE VOTE?
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2020/10/thornercook-whats-one-little-vote-.html

CAPITOL FAX
— Pritzker: Will, Kankakee, DuPage and Kane counties heading for mitigation on Friday
https://capitolfax.com/2020/10/20/pritzker-will-kankakee-dupage-and-kane-counties-heading-for-mitigation-on-friday/
— Republican state Senator says state mitigations should be based on hospitalizations, not positivity rates
https://capitolfax.com/2020/10/20/republican-state-senator-says-state-mitigations-should-be-based-on-hospitalizations-not-positivity-rates/
— 3,714 new cases, 41 additional deaths, 2,261 in hospitals, 5.5 percent positivity rate
https://capitolfax.com/2020/10/20/3714-new-cases-41-additional-deaths-2261-in-hospitals-55-percent-positivity-rate/

GOPUSA
— New Data Analysis Finds 353 Counties With 1.8 Million More Registered Voters Than Eligible Citizens
https://www.gopusa.com/?p=96551

AMERICAN CONSERVATIVE
— Big Tech’s End-Run Around The First Amendment Big Tech platforms are the public squares of our time. Anyone who says free speech there doesn’t matter is lying to himself. – PETER VAN BUREN
https://www.theamericanconservative.com/articles/big-techs-end-run-around-the-first-amendment/
— Slavery Reparations? We Already Tried Them And They Didn’t Work Lyndon Johnson’s War on Poverty was intended to raise up black Americans. Instead it benefitted bureaucrats and big unions. – LEWIS M. ANDREWS
https://www.theamericanconservative.com/articles/slavery-reparations-we-already-tried-them-and-they-didnt-work/

NATIONAL REVIEW
— Senate Will Vote on Amy Coney Barrett’s Supreme Court Confirmation on Monday – MAIREAD MCARDLE
https://www.nationalreview.com/news/senate-will-vote-on-amy-coney-barretts-supreme-court-confirmation-on-monday/

THE HILL
— Justice Department charges Google with illegally maintaining search monopoly – CHRIS MILLS RODRIGO
https://thehill.com/policy/technology/521850-justice-department-charges-google-with-illegally-maintaining-search

NBC NEWS
— Two weeks until Election Day, Democrats have a big lead in early voting Results are closer in some battleground states, and state Republicans are banking on bigger turnout on Election Day. – Nigel Chiwaya, Jiachuan Wu, Elliott Ramos and Kanwal Syed
https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/2020-election/two-weeks-till-election-day-democrats-have-big-lead-early-n1243991
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Ever-increasingly, those who are anti-religious, anti-conservative, and/or anti-Republican attack you if you do not promote LGBTQ.
https://www.nbcnews.com/feature/nbc-out/political-candidates-face-uptick-anti-lgbtq-attack-ads-n1244032

October 19 Evening Edition

ABC7
— Trump dismisses COVID-19 pandemic, rips Fauci as ‘disaster’ in campaign all-staff call – Will Steakin
https://abc7chicago.com/politics/trump-dismisses-pandemic-rips-fauci-as-disaster-in-campaign-call/7160623/
— Illinois COVID-19: IL reports 3,113 new coronavirus cases, with 22 deaths
https://abc7chicago.com/health/il-reports-3113-new-coronavirus-cases-with-22-deaths/7160205/

NBC5
— Trump Calls Fauci a ‘Disaster,’ Dismisses Grim Election Outlook in Campaign Call The president’s professed confidence stood in contrast to his public comments in recent days reflecting on the prospect that he could lose – Jill Colvin, Will Weissert and Zeke Miller
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/politics/trump-calls-fauci-a-disaster-predicts-election-day-victory-on-call-with-campaign-team/2355978/
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-haters focus on making suburban women hate Trump.
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/national-international/our-house-is-on-fire-suburban-women-lead-a-trump-revolt/2355765/

CBS2
— ‘We Are In A Second Surge’: Mayor Lori Lightfoot Warns Some Phase 3 Restrictions May Return As COVID-19 Cases Rise Sharply – Todd Feurer
https://chicago.cbslocal.com/2020/10/19/we-are-in-a-second-surge-mayor-lori-lightfoot-warns-some-phase-3-restrictions-may-return-as-covid-19-cases-rise-sharply/

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— State’s attorney battle boils over as Foxx readies attack ad against Republican O’Brien — and GOP poll suggests she’s in trouble A voice over in the 30-second ad spot compares former Cook County Judge Pat O’Brien and President Donald Trump as one in the same — “angry” Republicans who want to “‘lock em up’ regardless of evidence.” – Rachel Hinton
https://chicago.suntimes.com/politics/2020/10/19/21523370/states-attorney-battle-foxx-republican-democrat-obrien-poll-trump-cook-county
— Case surge means COVID restrictions could tighten again, mayor says: ‘This is a call to action’ “We don’t want to see us have to go back to the kind of restrictive measures we say in March, April and May. But, if we have to, we will,” Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot said Monday. – Fran Spielman
https://chicago.suntimes.com/2020/10/19/21523128/coronavirus-covid-restrictions-chicago-cases-surge-lighfoot-arwady-restaurants-face-masks

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— With a ‘new wave’ of coronavirus, Pritzker places southern Illinois under tighter restrictions; four counties near Chicago, including DuPage and Kane, could be next – JAMIE MUNKS
https://www.chicagotribune.com/coronavirus/ct-coronavirus-pritzker-20201019-ocqnuqzqundidpdyeiqzg7ynwa-story.html
— Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot threatens stricter coronavirus restrictions if city’s cases continue to rise, ‘Make no mistake: We are in the second surge.’ – GREGORY PRATT and JOHN BYRNE
https://www.chicagotribune.com/coronavirus/ct-coronavirus-chicago-lightfoot-arwady-20201019-3vcanjd4mngkdciwzov77w46ii-story.html
— As COVID-19 surges, so do Illinois teacher retirements; number has jumped almost 50% over last year – KAREN ANN CULLOTTA
https://www.chicagotribune.com/coronavirus/ct-covid-19-prompts-surge-in-teacher-retirements-20201019-r2sm4il6unh3nj6l3a56s6pzlu-story.html
— Leading Chicago outreach organization finds support for diverting portion of police budget to social services in survey of focus groups – JEREMY GORNER
https://www.chicagotribune.com/news/criminal-justice/ct-anti-violence-focus-groups-20201019-bxq5gweizfhepeddu2r75srgoq-story.html
— Elected officials, community groups demand more from CPS reopening plans, say families have ‘great trepidation about returning to schools this fall’ – HANNAH LEONE
https://www.chicagotribune.com/coronavirus/ct-covid-19-chicago-schools-reopening-lawmakers-letter-20201019-eko7ywrkajfn7gdb62xmi2kiqa-story.html
— House GOP leader Durkin: Confused about graduated-rate tax amendment? Vote no – RICK PEARSON
https://www.chicagotribune.com/politics/ct-graduated-rate-tax-gop-durkin-20201019-s26kqhdytjetnemibk2jq3ncry-story.html

DAILY HERALD
— Ives claims Casten backed out of debate; he cites scheduling conflict – Russell Lissau
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20201019/ives-claims-casten-backed-out-of-debate-he-cites-scheduling-conflict
— Polling places getting extra sanitizing attention as COVID-19 cases surge – Rick West
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20201019/polling-places-getting-extra-sanitizing-attention-as-covid-19-cases-surge
— Some suburban counties likely to face restrictions as positive COVID-19 tests increase – Jake Griffin
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20201019/some-suburban-counties-likely-to-face-restrictions-as-positive-covid-19-tests-increase
— Judge rules municipalities are exempt from Election Day ‘holiday’ – PETER HANCOCK
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20201019/judge-rules-municipalities-are-exempt-from-election-day-holiday

SUBURBAN LIFE
— Casten, Ives each raise more than $1 million in 6th Congressional District race
https://www.mysuburbanlife.com/2020/10/19/casten-ives-each-raise-more-than-1-million-in-6th-congressional-district-race/aahw4lp/

NPR ILLINOIS
— Trump Rails Against ‘Fauci And These Idiots’ In Campaign Call – ALANA WISE
https://www.nprillinois.org/post/trump-rails-against-fauci-and-these-idiots-campaign-call#stream/0

WILL
— Is Diversity Training in Illinois In Jeopardy? – ANNA CASEY (DIERSEN: Democrats and RINOs use Diversity to not hire and to get rid of those who are Trump supporters, conservative, patriotic, Republican, American, White, male, older, heterosexual, married, non-poor, gun owners, Christian, Protestant, Italian American, German American, draft avoiders (except Joe Biden and Bill Clinton), and those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.)
https://will.illinois.edu/21stshow/story/diversity-training-in-illinois

GLEN ELLYN PATCH
— Black Lives Matter ‘Evil Entity,’ Mayors ‘Demonic,’ Curran Says Ex-Lake County Sheriff Mark Curran, Republican candidate for U.S. Senate, alleged Black Lives Matter is “in bed with the abortion industry.” – Jonah Meadows
https://patch.com/illinois/glenellyn/s/ha75i/black-lives-matter-evil-entity-mayors-demonic-curran-says

MCHENRY COUNTY BLOG
— Tribune Repeats Endorsements
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/10/18/tribune-repeats-endorsements/
— Crosses for Respect Life Month at Catholic Church
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/10/18/message-of-the-day-crosses-4/
— Sign – Madigan for Prison
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/10/19/message-of-the-day-a-sign-84/
— Shunning Jack Franks in Crystal Lake
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/10/19/shunning-jack-franks-in-crystal-lake/
— Ness Outspends Skillicorn 4,826 to 1, Campaign at Congressional Level
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/10/19/ness-outspends-skillicorn-4826-to-1-campaign-at-congressional-level/
— Reick’s Campaign Finance Report for the Third Quarter
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/10/19/reicks-campaign-finance-report-for-the-third-quarter/

ILLINOIS LEAKS
— Governor Pritzker Loses Motion to Vacate Darren Baily Case – Clay County Order Stands – KIRK ALLEN & JOHN KRAFT
https://edgarcountywatchdogs.com/2020/10/governor-pritzker-loses-motion-to-vacate-darren-baily-case-clay-county-order-stands/

ILLINOIS FAMILY ACTION
— 2020 Election Information for Judges – Kathy Valente
https://illinoisfamilyaction.org/2020/10/2020-election-information-for-judges/

ILLINOIS REVIEW
— TRUMP SHOUTS OUT TO IL GOP CANDIDATE MARK CURRAN AT WISCONSIN RALLY
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2020/10/trump-shouts-out-to-il-gop-candidate-mark-curran-at-wisconsin-rally.html
— FOUR GOP STATE LAWMAKERS LAUNCH RESTORE ILLINOIS BUS TOUR
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2020/10/four-gop-state-lawmakers-launch-restore-illinois-bus-tour.html
— THORNER: WAYS IN WHICH 2020 ELECTION DIFFERS FROM 2016 SIGNALS TRUMP VICTORY
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2020/10/thorner-ways-in-which-2020-election-differs-from-2016-signals-trump-victory.html
— 61% LIKELY US VOTERS THINK SOCIAL MEDIA BAD FOR POLITICS
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2020/10/61-likely-us-voters-think-social-media-bad-for-politics.html
— ROSSI: PROOF THE “FAKE NEWS” IS INDEED “THE ENEMY OF THE PEOPLE”
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2020/10/rossi-proof-the-fake-news-is-indeed-the-enemy-of-the-people.html
— PRITZKER: ILLINOIS LOCKDOWN IS ALL TRUMP’S FAULT
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2020/10/pritzker-illinois-lockdown-is-all-trumps-fault.html
— WILL THE CULTURAL REVOLUTION BE CANCELED?
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2020/10/will-the-cultural-revolution-be-canceled.html

CAPITOL FAX
— Mitigations announced for southern Illinois’ Region 5
https://capitolfax.com/2020/10/19/mitigations-announced-for-southern-illinois-region-5/
— 3,113 new cases, 22 additional deaths, 2,096 hospitalized, 5.4 percent positivity rate – Southern Illinois hits 3 days of 8+ percent positivity – DuPage/Kane at 2 days
https://capitolfax.com/2020/10/19/3113-new-cases-22-additional-deaths-2096-hospitalized-54-percent-positivity-rate-southern-illinois-hits-3-days-of-8-percent-positivity-dupagekane-at-2-days/

BREITBART
— Trump Warns ‘A Nation Without Borders Is Not a Nation’ After ‘Vicious’ Beheading in France – JACK MONTGOMERY
https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2020/10/19/trump-warns-nation-without-borders-is-not-nation-after-vicious-beheading-france/

PATRIOT POST
— Think Tank: Censor Conservative Media The German Marshall Fund was created to combat communism, not to become fascist. – THOMAS GALLATIN
https://patriotpost.us/articles/74212-think-tank-calls-for-censorship-of-conservative-media-2020-10-19

THE HILL
— 10 steps toward better presidential debating – BEN VOTH (DIERSEN: Questions to ask candidates: If elected, would you encourage or discourage the following: reparations, BLM, LGBTQ, dependency on government, dependency on charity, abortion, mass/illegal immigration, booze, gambling, pot, and other vices, more gun controls, patronage, political affiliation discrimination, reverse discrimination, and/or age discrimination?)
https://thehill.com/opinion/campaign/521745-10-steps-toward-better-presidential-debating

WASHINGTON POST
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: A hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-hater promotes hatred against Republicans.
https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/the-gops-agenda-under-trump-voter-suppression-pandemic-denial-and-a-personality-cult/2020/10/19/49000fe6-1235-11eb-ad6f-36c93e6e94fb_story.html

U.S. NEWS & WORLD REPORT
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Democrats demonize, denigrate, and condemn the 1950s. What did you do during the 1950s? I lived with my parents and brother in Crete. I attended Trinity Lutheran Grade School in Crete. I spent much of the summers at my mother’s parents’ farm in Grant Park. My father worked in the office of a chemical plant in Chicago Heights.)
https://www.usnews.com/news/elections/articles/2020-10-19/survey-many-republicans-long-for-the-1950s-democrats-crave-change

NEW YORK MAGAZINE
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Ever-increasingly, Democrats encourage women to hate Republicans, and especially to hate Republicans who are male, White, older, heterosexual, married, non-poor, Trump supporters, conservative, patriotic, gun owners, draft avoiders, Protestant, German American, and those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.
https://nymag.com/intelligencer/2020/10/2020-polls-gender-gap-women-voters-trump.html

RASMUSSEN REPORTS
— 61% Think Social Media Bad for Politics
https://www.rasmussenreports.com/public_content/politics/general_politics/october_2020/61_think_social_media_bad_for_politics

October 18 Evening Edition

ABC7
— AS THE DEMOCRAT PARTY’S STRANGLEHOLD ON ILLINOIS TIGHTENS: President Trump, local allies partially to blame for Illinois COVID-19 spike, Gov. Pritzker says – AP
https://abc7chicago.com/politics/pritzker-says-trump-is-partly-to-blame-for-il-covid-19-spike/7137155/
— AS THE DEMOCRAT PARTY’S STRANGLEHOLD ON ILLINOIS TIGHTENS: Illinois COVID-19: IL reports 4,245 new coronavirus cases, with 22 deaths DeKalb, Kane, McHenry and Will counties among 34 at Illinois’ COVID-19 warning level – Eric Horng
https://abc7chicago.com/health/il-reports-4245-new-coronavirus-cases-with-22-deaths/7133544/
— Illinois US House candidates Sean Casten, Jeanne Ives, Bill Redpath discuss issues
https://abc7chicago.com/politics/il-us-house-candidates-sean-casten-jeanne-ives-bill-redpath-discuss-issues/7133063/
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Ever-increasingly, since the Civil War, hate-filled Republican-hating Republican-haters blame Republicans for the problems that Blacks have had, are having, and will have.
https://abc7chicago.com/feature/society/our-america-living-while-black/6684868/

NBC5
— Black Officers Break From Unions Over Trump Endorsements All 44 state Fraternal Orders of Police chapters that cast a ballot voted for Trump – Claudia Lauer
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/national-international/black-officers-break-from-unions-over-trump-endorsements/2355669/
— Policy Vs. Personality: Undecideds Torn as Election Nears While polls show there are far fewer on-the-fence voters this year than the unusually high number in 2016, the Trump and Biden campaigns each believes it still can win over numbers that matter – Jill Colvin and Aamer Madhani
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/politics/policy-vs-personality-undecideds-torn-as-election-nears/2355653/

CBS2
— Gov. Pritzker Says President Trump Is ‘Modeling Bad Behavior’ When It Comes To COVID-19
https://chicago.cbslocal.com/2020/10/18/gov-pritzker-says-president-trump-is-modeling-bad-behavior-when-it-comes-to-covid-19/

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— AS THE DEMOCRAT PARTY’S STRANGLEHOLD ON ILLINOIS TIGHTENS: Gov. J.B. Pritzker blames President Trump and his allies for coronavirus spike in Illinois – DAN PETRELLA
https://www.chicagotribune.com/coronavirus/ct-coronavirus-illinois-jb-pritzker-trump-20201018-m5zo2g4y2rgw5kvoowcdaolray-story.html
— Steelworker union shines Biden, Harris ‘bat light’ on Chicago’s Trump Tower – KATHERINE ROSENBERG-DOUGLAS
https://www.chicagotribune.com/news/breaking/ct-usw-union-biden-light-trump-hotel-bat-light-20201018-qim4bh56njaxlnod6spryr5wku-story.html
— Mayor Lori Lightfoot considering $94 million property tax increase, more than 300 city worker layoffs and gas tax hike, as part of plan to close $1.2 billion budget gap – GREGORY PRATT and JOHN BYRNE
https://www.chicagotribune.com/politics/ct-chicago-city-budget-20201019-mz75coctozezdgxw2qhy2lmbte-story.html

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— Gov. J.B. Pritzker: President Trump ‘made it nearly impossible’ for Illinois, other states to reopen Trump, in a Saturday rally in Janesville, Wisconsin, said “Illinois could use a new governor.” – Lynn Sweet
https://chicago.suntimes.com/politics/2020/10/18/21521729/gov-pritzker-cnn-president-trump-states-reopen-covid
— Lightfoot to unveil plan to ‘fix it ourselves,’ erase $1.2 billion shortfall without federal help Eventually, Chicago is almost certain to get more federal stimulus funds to replace at least some of the revenue lost due to the pandemic. But it won’t come soon enough to spare the mayor from outlining a painful spending plan. – Fran Spielman
https://chicago.suntimes.com/2020/10/18/21513549/chicago-budget-2021-lightfoot-spending-plan-taxes-cuts-coronavirus-covid
— ‘Freedom, faith and family’ vs. ‘proven track record’ are competing pitches in battle to succeed Jim Oberweis State Rep. Karina Villa and Republican Jeanette Ward have sought to cast each other as being out of touch with the Illinois Senate district, which includes all or parts of Aurora, Batavia, Geneva, Naperville, Oswego, Plano, West Chicago and Yorkville. – Rachel Hinton
https://chicago.suntimes.com/politics/2020/10/18/21519953/oberweis-karina-villa-jeanette-ward-state-senate-election-madigan
— How County Commissioner Bridget Degnen whipped through the revolving door to potential riches Degnen should resign from the Cook County board or quit working as a paid consultant — and possible owner — in the recreational pot business. – Editorial
https://chicago.suntimes.com/2020/10/18/21519482/bridget-degnen-cannabis-cook-county-board-editorial

DAILY HERALD
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-haters say “Trump leans into fear tactics in bid to win Midwest states.”
https://www.dailyherald.com/article/20201017/news/310179944/
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-haters exhort women to vote for change at US rallies. “Change” is code for getting rid of individuals, organizations, companies, governments, and countries that are law enforcement officers, Trump supporters, conservative, patriotic, Republican, American, White, male, older, heterosexual, married, non-poor, gun owners, Christian, Protestant, Italian American, German American, draft avoiders (except joe Biden and Bill Clinton), and those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.)
https://www.dailyherald.com/article/20201017/news/310179916/
— Suburbs to ramp up early voting starting Monday – Lauren Rohr
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20201018/suburbs-to-ramp-up-early-voting-starting-monday

MCHENRY COUNTY BLOG
— Another New Sign Against Jack Franks’ Re-Election
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/10/18/another-new-sign-against-jack-franks-re-election/
— IL-06: Sean Casten Playing Cowardly Lion for Halloween, Rejects WTTW Debate on Tuesday
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/10/18/casten101820/

FOX NEWS
— Social media backlash resurrected over Biden’s transition team’s ties to Facebook and Twitter A former Facebook exec will oversee enforcement of the Biden campaign’s ethics plan – Evie Fordham, Yael Halon
https://www.foxnews.com/media/social-media-backlash-facebook-twitter-hunter-biden

BLAZE
— Chicago: Man, 18, accused of molesting cousin, 7, during online class in front of teacher and first-grade students What is wrong with people – Paul Sacca
https://www.theblaze.com/news/man-arrested-molesting-cousin-online-class

TOWNHALL
— Biden’s Going Back Into Hiding. Here’s for How Long. – Beth Baumann
https://townhall.com/tipsheet/bethbaumann/2020/10/18/bidens-going-back-into-hiding-heres-for-how-long-n2578308
— Even More Proof of the Final Debate Moderator’s Anti-Trump Nature Have Surfaced – Beth Baumann
https://townhall.com/tipsheet/bethbaumann/2020/10/17/more-proof-final-debate-moderator-kristen-welker-has-deep-ties-to-the-democratic-n2578279
— The Party of Enduring Racism, Bias, and Prejudice – Jeff Davidson
https://townhall.com/columnists/jeffdavidson/2020/10/18/the-party-of-enduring-racism-bias-and-prejudice-n2578300
(FROM THE ARTICLE: From 93% to 96% of American media is controlled by leftists, considering book and magazine publishing, major newspapers, Internet tech giants, television, etc. The Left dominates in our schools, Hollywood, and popular culture.)
— Trump Is on His Way to Victory — Because of the Trump Miracle Economy – Wayne Allyn Root
https://townhall.com/columnists/wayneallynroot/2020/10/18/trump-is-on-his-way-to-victory–because-of-the-trump-miracle-economy-n2578297

THE HILL
— AS THE DEMOCRAT PARTY’S STRANGLEHOLD ON ILLINOIS TIGHTENS: Illinois governor blames Trump’s allies for state’s wrong direction on coronavirus – JOSEPH CHOI
https://thehill.com/homenews/sunday-talk-shows/521592-illinois-governor-blames-trumps-allies-for-states-wrong-direction
— RNC chairwoman: Republicans should realize distancing themselves from Trump ‘is hurting themselves in the long run’ – JUSTINE COLEMAN
https://thehill.com/homenews/sunday-talk-shows/521587-rnc-chairwoman-any-republican-that-doesnt-recognize-that-running

ASSOCIATED PRESS
— AS THE DEMOCRAT PARTY’S STRANGLEHOLD ON ILLINOIS TIGHTENS: Illinois gov says Trump partly to blame for COVID-19 spike
https://week.com/2020/10/18/illinois-gov-says-trump-partly-to-blame-for-covid-19-spike/
— Twitter blocks tweet from Trump adviser downplaying masks (DIERSEN: My critics/opponents want to abolish the First Amendment. How soon will my critics/opponents succeed in blocking you from reading GOPUSA ILLINOIS emails? I should write a book about my critics/opponents. Better yet, I should sue them.)
https://wrex.com/2020/10/18/twitter-blocks-tweet-from-trump-adviser-downplaying-masks/
— Facebook’s long and halting fight against misinformation (DIERSEN: According to my critics/opponents, all government and political news and commentary is misinformation except for the government and political news and commentary that they put out or bless. I should write a book about my critics/opponents, better yet, I should sue them.)
https://apnews.com/article/virus-outbreak-donald-trump-conspiracy-theories-misinformation-elections-36cca2a5fb8911132b0d8f0b6a3e5a31

CNN
— Few masks and no social distancing at church service Trump attended – Alison Main and Kevin Liptak
https://www.cnn.com/politics/live-news/us-election-news-10-18-2020/h_7e6ab16abf47fb6baa6634e1484a04d7
— Trump tries to recreate 2016 atmosphere in final push to Election Day – Kevin Liptak
https://www.cnn.com/2020/10/18/politics/donald-trump-election-2020-nostalgia/index.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: A hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-hater says “Amy Coney Barrett showed she’s ready to be part of Trump’s post-truth strategy.”
https://www.cnn.com/2020/10/18/opinions/amy-coney-barrett-trump-post-truth-sachs/index.html

ABC NEWS
— Twitter blocks tweet from Trump adviser downplaying masks Twitter has blocked a post from an adviser to President Donald Trump who suggested that masks do not work to stop the spread of coronavirus – CATHY BUSSEWITZ (DIERSEN: My critics/opponents want to abolish the First Amendment. How soon will my critics/opponents succeed in blocking you from reading GOPUSA ILLINOIS emails? I should write a book about my critics/opponents. Better yet, I should sue them.)
https://abcnews.go.com/Politics/wireStory/twitter-blocks-tweet-trump-adviser-downplaying-masks-73686138

NBC NEWS
— Why Trump vs. Biden is a lot like 2016 — and why it’s not Four years ago, his campaign was left for dead. Could the president win again? – Alex Seitz-Wald
https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/2020-election/why-trump-vs-biden-lot-2016-why-it-s-not-n1243801

NEW YORK TIMES
— Hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-haters say “Trump Runs the Kind of Campaign He Likes, but Not the One He Might Need.”
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/10/18/us/politics/trump-2020-campaign.html
— Facebook Cracks Down – Charlotte Cowles (DIERSEN: My critics/opponents want to abolish the First Amendment. How soon will my critics/opponents succeed in blocking you from reading GOPUSA ILLINOIS emails? I should write a book about my critics/opponents. Better yet, I should sue them.)
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/10/18/business/the-week-in-business-social-media-election-misinformation.html

WASHINGTON POST
— Government kept to sidelines as Google got big. Now it has chance to rein company back in. – Rachel Lerman (DIERSEN: My critics/opponents want Google to continue to refuse to treat www.gopillinois.com as being a news website. I should write a book about my critics/opponents, better yet, I should sue them.)
https://www.seattletimes.com/business/government-kept-to-sidelines-as-google-got-big-now-it-has-chance-to-rein-company-back-in/

LOS ANGELES TIMES
— The Beach Boys, tony Lido Isle, $150,000 tickets: A peek inside Trump’s Orange County fundraiser – SEEMA MEHTA
https://www.latimes.com/politics/story/2020-10-18/trump-fundraiser-california

USA TODAY
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-haters say “GOP senators try to further distance themselves from Trump, but it may be too late to save their majority.” Who distances themselves from you, that is, who blames you for their problems. I should write a book about those who blame me and blame my GOPUSA ILLINOIS emails for their problems, for your problems, for my problems, and for everyone’s problems.
https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/elections/2020/10/18/election-2020-mitch-mcconnell-gop-senators-inch-away-trump/3640704001/

FORTUNE
— Facebook’s new tool to stop fake news is a game changer—if the company would only use it – JOHN ROBERTS (DIERSEN: According to my critics/opponents, all government and political news and commentary is fake news except for the government and political news and commentary that they put out or bless. I should write a book about my critics/opponents, better yet, I should sue them.)
https://fortune.com/2020/10/18/facebook-tool-stop-fake-news-viral-content-review-system-fb-business-model/

BLOOMBERG
— The ‘Good Censors’ – Niall Ferguson (DIERSEN: My critics/opponents want the following to censor me and to censor my GOPUSA ILLINOIS emails: Google, Facebook, all the Republican candidates on ballots in my precinct since 2000, Milton Township Republican Organization, DuPage County Republican Central Committee, Illinois Republican Party, Wheaton, Wheaton Chamber of Commerce, Milton Township, DuPage County, Illinois, etc. Previously, they wanted the following to censor me and my GOPUSA ILLINOIS emails: TAPROOT Republicans of Illinois, Illinois Center Right Coalition, and American Association of Political Consultants Midwest Chapter. I should write a book about my critics/opponents. Better yet, I should sue them.)
https://www.bloomberg.com/opinion/articles/2020-10-18/facebook-twitter-google-can-t-be-good-censors-of-politics

October 16 Evening Edition

ABC7
— Illinois COVID-19: IL reports 4,554 new coronavirus cases, with 38 deaths, again breaking 1-day record – Eric Horng
https://abc7chicago.com/health/illinois-again-breaks-1-day-case-record-with-4554-/7079613/
— Chicago ranked ‘rattiest city’ by Orkin pest control for 6th straight year
https://abc7chicago.com/pets-animals/were-no-1-chicago-ranked-most-rat-infested-city-6th-year-in-a-row/7076439/

NBC5
— Illinois, Indiana and Wisconsin Each Broke Coronavirus Case Records Friday It marks the second day in a row each of the three states have set records in the category as the virus continues to grip the Midwest. – Katy Smyser
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/coronavirus/illinois-indiana-and-wisconsin-each-broke-coronavirus-case-records-friday/2355142/
— Virus Surges in Key Battleground States as Election Nears Some residents who have always voted in person on Election Day are reconsidering a lifetime tradition – Scott Bauer
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/national-international/virus-surges-in-key-battleground-states-as-election-nears/2355072/

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— Coronavirus in Illinois updates: Officials report new highest one-day COVID-19 case total — 4,554 — and 38 additional deaths as statewide positivity rate rises above 5%
https://www.chicagotribune.com/coronavirus/ct-covid-19-pandemic-chicago-illinois-news-20201016-5awmiipgbngazixsrminl3iipa-story.html
— DISGUSTING, TRAGIC: Highland Park to allow sales of recreational marijuana – JAMES T. NORMAN
https://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/highland-park/ct-hpn-highland-park-allow-recreational-dispensaries-tl-1022-20201016-y2eatewvmfgyja6yygnznrqdtu-story.html
— Big Tech slaps The New York Post to shield Joe Biden – JOHN KASS (DIERSEN: I should write a book about a) my critics/opponents, b) the authors of articles who my critics/opponents do not like, c) the articles that my critics/opponents do not like that I have included links to in GOPUSA ILLINOIS emails, and d) the adverse actions that my critics/opponents have taken against me because of the aforesaid.)
https://www.chicagotribune.com/columns/john-kass/ct-joe-biden-new-york-post-kass-20201016-qm7tr4uag5hcnlpihn7ovj6bse-story.html
— House Speaker Michael Madigan and Illinois Democrats maintain fundraising edge despite ongoing corruption probe – DAN PETRELLA
https://www.chicagotribune.com/politics/ct-michael-madigan-campaign-fundraising-legal-fees-20201016-2kuyt2bucfhq3fqg2hcyeeria4-story.html
— Democratic incumbent Kim Foxx, Republican challenger Pat O’Brien face off in a Cook County state’s attorney’s race defined by extraordinary climate of 2020 – ALICE YIN
https://www.chicagotribune.com/politics/ct-kim-foxx-pat-obrien-cook-county-2020-states-attorney-race-20201017-dydk4jsbrjgknkjkvyey5eratm-story.html
— Why we demand more than the broken construct of ‘diversity’ – ADRIENNE R. BROWN AND EVE L. EWING (DIERSEN: Democrats and RINOs use Diversity to get rid of those who are Trump supporters, conservative, patriotic, Republican, American, White, male, older, heterosexual, married, non-poor, gun owners, Christian, Protestant, Italian American, German American, draft avoiders (except Joe Biden and Bill Clinton), and those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.)
https://www.chicagotribune.com/opinion/commentary/ct-opinion-diversity-race-20201016-fdc7geugk5f2lavlvlwet5wu74-story.html

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— Top cop Johnson had 10 drinks before falling asleep behind the wheel, was allowed to drive home without a field sobriety test: watchdog A year after the incident that caused Chicago Police Supt. Eddie Johnson’s downfall, Inspector General Joe Ferguson’s long-awaited report details an elaborate police cover-up by seven of the fired superintendent’s underlings. – Fran Spielman and Sam Charles
https://chicago.suntimes.com/city-hall/2020/10/16/21519416/chicago-police-department-eddie-johnson-cover-up-inspector-general-report

DAILY HERALD
— Casten, Ives each raise more than $1 million in 6th Congressional District race – Russell Lissau
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20201016/casten-ives-each-raise-more-than-1-million-in-6th-congressional-district-race

JACKSONVILLE JOURNAL COURIER
— AS THE DEMOCRAT PARTY’S STRANGLEHOLD ON ILLINOIS TIGHTENS: Illinois on track to lose congressional seats, electoral votes – Darren Iozia
https://www.myjournalcourier.com/insider/article/Illinois-on-track-to-lose-congressional-seats-15653656.php

SOUTHERN
— Partisan battle over Illinois Supreme Court race could exceed $6 million in spending – SARAH MANSUR
https://thesouthern.com/news/state-and-regional/govt-and-politics/partisan-battle-over-illinois-supreme-court-race-could-exceed-6-million-in-spending/article_4e508726-f511-51ea-9d6c-6a954ce5a68e.html

SUBURBAN LIFE
— DuPage County surpasses 20,000 COVID-19 cases as county reports record 338 new infections Region’s positivity rate increases to 7.4% – JOSHUA WELGE
https://www.mysuburbanlife.com/2020/10/16/dupage-county-surpasses-20-000-covid-19-cases-as-county-reports-record-338-new-infections/agbe1rs/

NPR ILLINOIS
— Needing The Support Of Catholic Women, Democrats Are Careful With Amy Coney Barrett – TOM GJELTEN
https://www.nprillinois.org/post/needing-support-catholic-women-democrats-are-careful-amy-coney-barrett#stream/0

COLLEGE OF DUPAGE
— College of DuPage Board Chairman Frank Napolitano Not Seeking Re-election
https://www.cod.edu/news/2020/october/napolitanoelection.aspx

MCHENRY COUNTY BLOG
— Yard Sign Suggests Googling “Jack Franks Investigation”
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/10/16/yard-sign-suggests-googling-jack-franks-investigation/
— Mike Buehler Hits Franks’ Springfield Problem in First Mailing
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/10/16/mike-buehler-hits-franks-springfield-problem-in-first-mailing/
— Franks Campaign Receipts in October
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/10/16/franks-campaign-receipts-in-october/
— $100,000 Algonquin Township Freedom of Information Suit Settlement Not Acceptable to Board
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/10/16/100000-algonquin-township-freedom-of-information-suit-settlement-not-acceptable/
— McHenry County Seems Set on Following Cook County Board’s Financial Example
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/10/16/mchenry-county-seems-set-on-following-cook-county-boards-financial-example/
— Pritzker Not Sending of Thousands to Local Democratic Party This Year
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/10/16/pritzker-not-sending-tens-of-thousand-to-local-democratic-party-this-year/
— Franks Brings In, Spends Pretty Much Nothing
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/10/16/franks-brings-in-spends-pretty-much-nothing/
— Did Hate Lead Defacing of Two Trump Billboards?
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/10/16/message-of-the-day-hate/
— Democratic Party Judicial Candidate Loans Campaign $47,500
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/10/15/democratic-party-judicial-candidate-loans-campaign-47500/
— IL-06/IL-14: Third Quarter Fundraising Favors Incumbents in Local Congressional Races
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/10/15/housefecq32020/
— Trump Rally in South Elgin Saturday
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/10/15/trump-rally-in-south-elgin-saturday/
— Sager Hits Reick with DUI Conviction
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/10/15/sager-hits-reick-with-dui-conviction/

ILLINOIS FAMILY ACTION
— IFA Endorses Jeanne Ives in the 6th Congressional District – David E. Smith
https://illinoisfamilyaction.org/2020/10/15571/

CAPITOL FAX
— 4,554 new cases, 38 additional deaths, 2,016 in hospitals, 5.1 percent positivity rate
https://capitolfax.com/2020/10/16/4554-new-cases-38-additional-deaths-2016-in-hospitals-51-percent-positivity-rate/

WASHINGTON EXAMINER
— RNC files FEC complaint against Twitter following censorship of Hunter Biden emails – Spencer Neale
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/rnc-files-fec-complaint-against-twitter-following-censorship-of-hunter-biden-emails
— Twitter and Facebook employees donate over 90% to Democrats, conservative watchdog finds – Anthony Leonardi
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/twitter-and-facebook-employees-donate-over-90-to-democrats-conservative-watchdog-finds

BREITBART
— 13 Shot, 2 Fatally, Thursday Alone in Mayor Lori Lighfoot’s Chicago – AWR HAWKINS
https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2020/10/16/report-13-shot-2-fatally-thursday-alone-in-mayor-lori-lighfoots-chicago/

LIFE SITE NEWS
— Kamala spokesman, Democrat PAC staffer now hold top communications posts at Twitter, Facebook The connection raises serious concerns about political biases and free speech on social media. – Calvin Freiburger
https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/kamala-spokesman-democrat-pac-staffer-now-hold-top-comms-posts-at-twitter-facebook

NATIONAL REVIEW
— Social Media vs. the American Right – MICHAEL BRENDAN DOUGHERTY
https://www.nationalreview.com/2020/10/social-media-vs-the-american-right/

THE HILL
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-haters say “Republicans increasingly seek distance from Trump.”
https://thehill.com/homenews/house/521433-republicans-increasingly-seek-distance-from-trump

NEW YORK TIMES
— The federal deficit balloons to $3.1 trillion, underscoring the challenges to the economy.
https://www.nytimes.com/live/2020/10/16/business/us-economy-coronavirus#budget-deficit-record

WASHINGTON POST
— Supreme Court will review Trump plan to exclude undocumented immigrants from calculations for congressional seats – Robert Barnes
https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/courts_law/supreme-court-census-undocumented-immigrants/2020/10/16/cf8288be-0f51-11eb-8074-0e943a91bf08_story.html
— Why Indian Americans are not becoming Republicans any time soon – Sumitra Badrinathan, Devesh Kapur and Milan Vaishnav
https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2020/10/15/why-indian-americans-are-not-becoming-republicans-any-time-soon/
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Hate-filled Republican-hating Republican-haters say “Sorry, Republicans. Social media companies aren’t obligated to spread your lies.”
https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2020/10/16/sorry-republicans-social-media-companies-arent-obligated-spread-your-lies/

NPR
— Trump And Republicans Raise $248 Million In September, Lagging Biden, Democrats – BENJAMIN SWASEY (DIERSEN: What discouragers you from making political contributions? Ever-increasingly, my wife and I are spending more than my Civil Service Retirement System (CSRS) pension and our Social Security (SS). My CSRS pension is dramatically less because my Democrat superiors in the federal government took adverse actions against me including forcing me to take their early retirement “offer” in 1997 when I was 49 years old. My SS is dramatically less because I get a CSRS pension.)
https://www.npr.org/2020/10/16/924362863/trump-and-republicans-raise-248-million-in-september-lagging-democrats

October 15 Evening Edition

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

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

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

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— Naperville schools, districts tops in the state and U.S., new Niche.com ranking report says – RAFAEL GUERRERO
https://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/naperville-sun/ct-nvs-naperville-niche-schools-districts-rankings-st-1016-20201015-xbsjjyuqtjbgnmovta743r7io4-story.html
— Wisconsin sets another daily record for coronavirus cases – AP
https://www.chicagotribune.com/coronavirus/ct-nw-wisconsin-coronavirus-cases-20201015-53jjgkv54ndtphhs4gy3elfgey-story.html
— Citing a ‘toxic atmosphere,’ a Black admissions employee resigns from Loyola University, prompting a discrimination probe and calls for racial justice on campus – ELYSSA CHERNEY (DIERSEN: During the 1980s and 1990s, the Democrats who ran GAO’s Chicago office created a “toxic atmosphere” for its employees who were Republican, White, male, and/or non-veteran and who they had not promoted to GS-13 (currently $101,176) by age 25, GS-14 (currently $119,559) by age 30, GS-15 (currently $140,634) by age 35, and Senior Executive Service (currently $170,800) by age 40.)
https://www.chicagotribune.com/news/ct-loyola-university-chicago-racism-complaint-20201015-v4jnl55c5bgbjp2faokehw5itq-story.html
— Gov. J.B. Pritzker and his wife’s state taxable income dropped to $2.4 million last year, partial tax records show – DAN PETRELLA (DIERSEN: In 1997, when I was 49 years old, when my Democrat GAO superiors succeeded in forcing me to take their early retirement “offer,” in today’s dollars, my income dropped $77,604/year (59%), from $131,532/year in GAO salary to $54,168/year in Civil Service Retirement System pension.)
https://www.chicagotribune.com/politics/ct-jb-pritzker-2019-tax-returns-20201015-aqh44r2fardsxdbquupe6424ge-story.html

DAILY HERALD
— DuPage clerk: Don’t procrastinate when it comes to mail-in voting – Lauren Rohr
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20201015/dupage-clerk-dont-procrastinate-when-it-comes-to-mail-in-voting
— Underwood dramatically outraised challenger Oberweis in third quarter, records show – Russell Lissau
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20201015/underwood-dramatically-outraised-challenger-oberweis-in-third-quarter-records-show
— Oberweis campaign stands by ad targeting Underwood despite ‘false’ label – Russell Lissau
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20201015/oberweis-campaign-stands-by-ad-targeting-underwood-despite-false-label
— Partisan battle over state Supreme Court race could exceed $6 million in spending – SARAH MANSUR
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20201015/partisan-battle-over-state-supreme-court-race-could-exceed-6-million-in-spending
— Tollway revenue drop reflects how many staying at home during COVID-19 – Marni Pyke
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20201015/tollway-revenue-drop-reflects-how-many-staying-at-home-during-covid-19
— Gun owners frustrated with FOID application backlog – PETER HANCOCK
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20201015/gun-owners-frustrated-with-foid-application-backlog
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Ever-increasingly the mainstream news media serves as an arm of the Democrat Party.
https://www.dailyherald.com/article/20201015/news/310159966/
— Endorsement: A difficult “No” on graduated tax referendum
https://www.dailyherald.com/discuss/20201015/endorsement-a-difficult-x201cnox201d-on-graduated-tax-referendum

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

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

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

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

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

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

NAPERVILLE PATCH
— Rep. Lauren Underwood Answers Patch Candidate Survey Freshman lawmaker Underwood (D IL-14) is facing off against Jim Oberweis in November’s election. – Lisa Marie Farver (DIERSEN: Questions to ask candidates: If elected, would you encourage or discourage the following: reparations, BLM, LGBTQ, dependency on government, dependency on charity, abortion, mass/illegal immigration, booze, gambling, pot, and other vices, more gun controls, patronage, political affiliation discrimination, reverse discrimination, and/or age discrimination?)
https://patch.com/illinois/naperville/rep-lauren-underwood-answers-patch-candidate-survey

MCHENRY COUNTY BLOG
— IL-14: Lauren Underwood Embellished View of Her Legislation on Trump Administration Lowering Insulin Costs in New TV Commercial
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/10/15/underwood101520/
— Outside Woodstock Trump Rally Features Short Talk by Donald Trump, Jr.
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/10/15/outside-woodstock-trump-rally-features-short-talk-by-donald-trump-jr/
— Question Raised as to Whether There Is Enough Money to Pay Algonquin Township Road District Employees
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/10/15/question-raised-as-to-whether-there-is-enough-money-to-pay-algonquin-township-road-district-employees/
— Sign that Will Keep Robbers Away
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/10/15/message-of-the-day-a-sign-83/
— IL-06: Jeanne Ives Responds to Sean Casten’s Latest Twitter Rant
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/10/14/ives101420b/
— IL-14: Jim Oberweis Enters the Den of Vipers — Virtual Interview with MSNBC
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/10/14/oberweis101420/
— Chicago Tribune Endorses Mike Buehler for County Board Chairman, plus Republicans Kathy Keefe, Michael Rein, Shannon Teresi, David Gervais, Justin Hansen and Mark Gerhardt
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/10/14/tribune-endorses-mike-buehler-for-county-board-chairman-plus-republicans-kathy-keefe-michael-rein-shannon-teresi-david-gervais-justin-hansen-and-mark-gerhardt/
— IL-14: U.S. Chamber of Commerce Endorses Jim Oberweis
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/10/14/il-14-u-s-chamber-of-commerce-endorses-jim-oberweis/

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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