July 21 Evening Edition

WHITE HOUSE
— President Donald J. Trump Is Taking Action to Ensure American Citizens Receive Proper Representation in Congress
https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefings-statements/president-donald-j-trump-taking-action-ensure-american-citizens-receive-proper-representation-congress/
— Statement from the President Regarding Apportionment
https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefings-statements/statement-president-regarding-apportionment/

ABC7
— Federal agents will deploy to Chicago as part of anti-violence effort; Mayor Lightfoot pushes back against President Trump – Craig Wall, Chuck Goudie and Barb Markoff, Christine Tressel and Ross Weidner
https://abc7chicago.com/politics/federal-agents-will-deploy-to-chicago-as-part-of-anti-violence-effort/6326912/
— Congressman Bobby Rush holds Town Hall to address reports of missing mail – Leah Hope
https://abc7chicago.com/society/reports-of-missing-mail-continue-congressman-rush-to-hold-town-hall-/6327886/
— Trump says coronavirus in US will get worse before it gets better – AP
https://abc7chicago.com/politics/trump-says-covid-19-in-us-will-get-worse-before-it-gets-better/6327566/
— Coronavirus Illinois: IL reports 955 COVID-19 cases, 23 deaths; Wis. could be added to Chicago quarantine order next week, officials say Mayor, Chicago sports team up to slow spread of COVID-19 in city – Cate Cauguiran
https://abc7chicago.com/health/illinois-reports-955-new-covid-19-cases/6327579/

CBS2
— Lightfoot On Federal Troops: Trump Won’t ‘Foolishly Deploy’ Unnamed Agents To The City
https://chicago.cbslocal.com/2020/07/21/lightfoot-on-federal-troops-coming-to-chicago-trump-wont-foolishly-deploy-unnamed-agents-to-the-city/
— ‘Not On Our Watch’: U.S. Rep. Jesus ‘Chuy’ Garcia Slams Trump Plan To Send Federal Agents To Chicago
https://chicago.cbslocal.com/2020/07/21/not-on-our-watch-u-s-rep-jesus-chuy-garcia-slams-trump-plan-to-send-federal-agents-to-chicago/

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— Trump supporters confront Black Lives Matter marchers in Palos Hills – TED SLOWIK
https://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/daily-southtown/opinion/ct-sta-slowik-palos-hills-march-st-0722-20200721-v37etjhozfchnc47uwmy5iv64e-story.html
— Mayor Lori Lightfoot says Chicago expects influx of federal agents to help city fight violence, ‘but we do not welcome dictatorship’ – GREGORY PRATT, JEREMY GORNER and JAMIE MUNKS
https://www.chicagotribune.com/politics/ct-chicago-police-dhs-trump-lightfoot-20200721-6376thfgdfcxvickrnernzt27i-story.html
— Coronavirus in Illinois updates: 955 new known COVID-19 cases reported as DuPage County test site closes early and Kansas added to Chicago’s travel quarantine list
https://www.chicagotribune.com/coronavirus/ct-covid-19-pandemic-chicago-illinois-news-20200721-mmnx7xzmujandkxd4ixrcoqc2e-story.html
— Illinois is violating my right to bear arms – D’ANDRE BRADLEY
https://www.chicagotribune.com/opinion/commentary/ct-opinion-guns-foid-second-amendment-lawsuit-20200721-fndjdcs5ord2razupph3osvai4-story.html

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— GOP legislators: Democrats should demand Springfield action to address ‘breach of trust in government’ And while Democrats did not remain silent about the GOP demands, they didn’t exactly embrace the call to hurry back to Springfield, either. – Neal Earley
https://chicago.suntimes.com/politics/2020/7/21/21333414/gop-legislators-democrats-springfield-special-session-comed-madigan
— United loses $1.6 billion in 2nd quarter The Chicago-based airline says it is managing COVID-19 better than competitors and is lowering its daily losses, with thousands of furloughs planned. – David Roeder
https://chicago.suntimes.com/business/2020/7/21/21333354/united-loses-1-6-billion-2nd-quarter
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Hate-filled Trump-haters promote hatred of Trump.
https://chicago.suntimes.com/2020/7/21/21332787/trump-desperate-border-wall-chicago-violence-unrest-biden-election-politics-lightfoot

DAILY HERALD
— Group: Smaller county board could lead to less diversity, bigger workload – Robert Sanchez
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20200721/group-smaller-county-board-could-lead-to-less-diversity-bigger-workload

HERALD NEWS
— Will County area state Republicans slam Madigan over allegations – ALEX ORTIZ
https://www.theherald-news.com/2020/07/20/will-county-area-state-republicans-slam-madigan-over-allegations/a4r5p8q/

STATELINE
— Dixon police find suspects accused of vandalizing Ronald Reagan statue
https://www.mystateline.com/news/local-news/dixon-police-searching-for-suspects-accused-of-vandalizing-ronald-reagan-statue/

CHICAGO PATCH
— Did Pritzker’s $10 Million, Clout Jobs Buy Madigan’s Influence? Pritzker said those who tolerate “poisonous” culture of corruption need to answer for their role in it. You first, Governor. – Mark Konkol,
https://patch.com/illinois/chicago/did-pritzkers-10-million-clout-jobs-buy-madigans-influence

MCHENRY COUNTY BLOG
— Missives to Jack Franks That He Submitted as ”Public Comments” a Month Ago
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/07/21/missives-to-jack-franks-that-he-submitted-aspublic-comments-a-month-ago/
— Continuing FOID Card Issuance Delay Challenged in Federal Court
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/07/21/continuing-foid-card-issuance-delay-challenged-in-federal-court/
— A Rare Democrat Willing to Risk Madigan’s Ire
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/07/21/a-rare-democrat-willing-to-risk-madigans-ire/
— Kamala Harris Apparently Will be Joe Biden’s Running Mate
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/07/21/kamala-harris-apparently-will-be-joe-bidens-running-mate/
— L-14: Jim Oberweis Fundraiser Tomorrow in Woodstock
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/07/21/il-14-jim-oberweis-fundraiser-wednesday-in-woodstock/
— County Auditor Shannon Teresi’s Effort to Keep Taxpayer Dollars Out of Politics
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/07/21/auditor-shannon-teresis-effort-to-keep-taxpayer-dollars-out-of-politics/
— Libertarians File for County Office
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/07/21/libertarians-file-of-county-office/
— McConchie Credits ADA for Ability to Serve in State Senate
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/07/20/mcconchie-credits-ada-for-ability-to-serve-in-state-senate/
— Crain’s Echoes False Narative That Dems Are Calling for Madigan to Step Down
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/07/20/crains-echoes-false-narative-that-dems-are-calling-for-madigan-to-step-down/

CAPITOL FAX
— Pritzker says state will resist deployment of Federal Protective Service agents, “And if they do come, we’re going to do everything we can from a legal perspective to get them out”
https://capitolfax.com/2020/07/21/pritzker-says-state-will-resist-deployment-of-federal-protective-service-agents-and-if-they-do-come-were-going-to-do-everything-we-can-from-a-legal-perspective-to-get-them-out/
— 955 new cases, 23 additional deaths, 3.1 average percent positivity rate, outbreak at juvenile justice facility
https://capitolfax.com/2020/07/21/955-new-cases-23-additional-deaths-31-average-percent-positivity-rate-outbreak-at-juvenile-justice-facility/
— ISRA files suit to enforce state FOID law requirements
https://capitolfax.com/2020/07/21/isra-files-suit-to-enforce-state-foid-law-requirements/

WASHINGTON TIMES
— Tucker Carlson accuses NYT of terrorizing his family – Andrew Blake
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2020/jul/21/tucker-carlson-accuses-nyt-of-terrorizing-his-fami/

FOX NEWS
— Trump signs order to prevent illegal immigrants from being counted in redrawing of voting districts – Adam Shaw, John Roberts
https://www.foxnews.com/politics/trump-to-sign-order-illegal-immigrants-voting-districts

GOPUSA
— Biden Urges Muslims To Help Him Defeat Trump (DIERSEN: Who else has/will Biden urged/urge to help him defeat Trump: those who are anti-law enforcement, anti-conservative, anti-patriotic, anti-Republican, anti-American, anti-White, anti-male, anti-older people, anti-heterosexuals, anti-married people, anti-rich people, anti-gun owners, anti-Protestants, anti-German Americans, anti-draft avoiders (except Biden), and anti-those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time?)
https://www.gopusa.com/biden-urges-muslims-to-help-him-defeat-trump/

BLAZE
— Tucker Carlson says NYT plans to reveal location of his home in order to injure his family and shut him up – SARAH TAYLOR
https://www.theblaze.com/news/tucker-carlson-times-home-address

DAILY WIRE
— China Forces Christians To Renounce Faith, Destroy Christian Symbols – Ryan Saavedra (DIERSEN: How soon, if not already, will Democrats and RINOs force Republicans to renounce their membership in the Republican Party and destroy Republican symbols?)
https://www.dailywire.com/news/china-forces-christians-to-renounce-faith-destroy-christian-symbols-or-be-cut-off-from-welfare-reports-say
— Tom Cotton Compares ‘Anarchists And Insurrectionists’ In Portland To Confederacy “The federal government has a responsibility to defend its installations and its property.” – Jon Brown
https://www.dailywire.com/news/tom-cotton-compares-anarchists-and-insurrectionists-in-portland-to-confederacy

PATRIOT POST
— The Leftmedia’s Very Effective ‘Systemic Racism’ Narrative The Left has made significant gains convincing too many Americans to hate America. – Thomas Gallatin
https://patriotpost.us/articles/72304-the-leftmedias-very-effective-systemic-racism-narrative-2020-07-21

NEWS BUSTERS
— Google Blacklists NewsBusters, Conservative Sites From Search – Corinne Weaver (DIERSEN: My critics/opponents want Google to NOT treat www.gopillinois.com as being a news website. Google continues to do what my critics/opponents want.)
https://newsbusters.org/blogs/techwatch/corinne-weaver/2020/07/21/updated-google-blacklists-newsbusters-conservative-sites

PJ MEDIA
— Jesus Statues Vandalized, Beheaded in U.S. as China Rips Down Jesus Posters in Homes – TYLER O’NEIL
https://pjmedia.com/culture/tyler-o-neil/2020/07/21/jesus-statues-vandalized-beheaded-in-u-s-as-china-rips-down-jesus-posters-in-homes-n667497

THE HILL
— Trump aims to bar undocumented immigrants from counting toward House representation – BRETT SAMUELS AND RAFAEL BERNAL
https://thehill.com/latino/508314-trump-aims-to-bar-undocumented-immigrants-from-counting-toward-house-representation
— Thousands walked off job Monday in ‘Strike for Black Lives’ The organized strike Monday had essential workers walking off the job all across the country. – Joseph Guzman
https://thehill.com/changing-america/respect/equality/508323-thousands-walked-off-job-monday-in-strike-for-black-lives

NEW YORK TIMES
— Trump Excluding Those in US Illegally From Reapportionment – AP
https://www.nytimes.com/aponline/2020/07/21/us/politics/ap-us-trump-immigration-executive-order.html
— A Company Backs a Cause. It Funds a Politician Who Doesn’t. What Gives? – Andrew Ross Sorkin (DIERSEN: What motivates you to give money to candidates and to political organizations? For me, it is their defending and advancing the Republican Party platform, including its traditional family, right to life, immigration, illegal drugs, Second Amendment, and equal opportunity (no race or gender based preference giving) planks.)
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/07/21/business/dealbook/corporate-political-donations.html

NEW YORK DAILY NEWS
— No plans from NYC Mayor de Blasio to shut down ‘Occupy City Hall’ encampment – SHANT SHAHRIGIAN
https://www.nydailynews.com/news/politics/ny-occupy-city-hall-bill-de-blasio-20200721-zf4hgkmf5raqzdfhpvo7gmihtu-story.html

FEDERAL NEWS NETWORK
— Over 20k military members have now been diagnosed with coronavirus – Eric White
https://federalnewsnetwork.com/federal-newscast/2020/07/over-20k-military-members-have-now-been-diagnosed-with-coronavirus/

FED SMITH
— Top 10 Highest Paid Feds – 1 Is Well-Known – Ralph R. Smith
https://www.fedsmith.com/2020/07/21/top-10-highest-paid-feds-1-well-known/

RASMUSSEN REPORTS
— Even More Now Oppose Defunding Police, Fear More Violence
https://www.rasmussenreports.com/public_content/politics/current_events/social_issues/even_more_now_oppose_defunding_police_fear_more_violence

July 21 Morning Edition

ABC7
— AS THE DEMOCRAT PARTY’S STRANGLEHOLD ON CHICAGO TIGHTENS: 25 shot, 4 fatally, Monday in Chicago
https://abc7chicago.com/25-shot-4-fatally-monday-in-chicago/6326808/

CBS2
— AS THE DEMOCRAT PARTY’S STRANGLEHOLD ON CHICAGO TIGHTENS: ‘I Can’t Believe We Survived,’ Uber Driver Says After He Was Attacked By Large Group Of Teens Downtown – Jermont Terry
https://chicago.cbslocal.com/2020/07/20/i-cant-believe-we-survived-uber-driver-says-after-he-was-attacked-by-large-group-of-teens-downtown/
(FROM THE ARTICLE: “I can’t believe we survived” – those are the words of a terrified Uber driver who was caught in the middle of hundreds of teens getting pushed through the downtown area by Chicago Police. As CBS 2’s Jermont Terry reported, the driver had to jump the curb and then go the wrong way down Washington Street on the sidewalk just to escape the group, which targeted him at a red light. On Monday night, the attack was raising bigger questions about what is being done to handle those rowdy teens on weekends. Standing on the corner of Wabash Avenue and Washington Street brings back horrible memories for the Uber driver. “I’m just scared, and it’s going to take a while to regain the trust of the city, I guess,” he said. The driver is fearful after his Kia ended up getting each and every window busted out – all by a group of teens who were getting ushered by police from Millennium Park on July 4th weekend. “I knew they were coming I said, ‘Oh f***, and so they came and jumped on the car and started dancing around on the hood,” he said. But the driver said some in the crowd turned violent and tried opening the doors. What happened next had the driver and his two passengers in disbelief. “And then they broke in the driver window, and that’s where I knew we were in big trouble, because they were trying to grab me, and I heard the back rear window shatter as well,” he said. A pitchfork crashed through the rear window, coming within inches of his Uber passengers. “Who knows what would have happened if they were able to pull us out of the vehicle? It seem like they wanted blood,” he said. “It’s terrifying just to think that there’s just basically a school a piranhas just roaming the streets of Chicago, and we don’t know where they’re going to show up.” CBS 2 first exposed how these groups of 300 to 400 have roamed the Loop and downtown for consecutive Saturdays. The CPD said it has tactical units ready to deal with the crowds. But with teens turning violent, many are concerned it will only get worse.)

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: OUTRAGEOUS: A hate-filled Trump-hating St. Louis prosecutor has charged a husband and wife with felony unlawful use of a weapon for displaying guns during a racial injustice protest outside their $1.15 million home.
https://www.chicagotribune.com/nation-world/ct-nw-st-louis-couple-charged-mark-patricia-mccloskey-20200720-trwnxyn4qvet5dmrgovjawpwce-story.html
(FROM THE ARTICLE: Several Republican leaders have condemned Gardner’s investigation, including President Donald Trump, Missouri Gov. Mike Parson and Sen. Josh Hawley, who has urged Attorney General William Barr to undertake a civil rights investigation of Gardner. Parson said in a radio interview Friday that he would likely pardon the couple if they were charged and convicted. Missouri Attorney General Eric Schmitt said in a statement Monday that he filed a brief requesting that the charges be dismissed under the state’s Castle Doctrine. “The right to keep and bear arms is given the highest level of protection in our constitution and our laws, including the Castle Doctrine,” Schmitt said in the statement. “This provides broad rights to Missourians who are protecting their property and lives from those who wish to do them harm.” Sen. Josh Hawley, R-MO, said on Twitter that the charges were an “unacceptable abuse of power and threat to the Second Amendment.” He called for a federal civil rights investigation into the St. Louis Circuit Attorney’s Office to “determine whether this investigation and impending prosecution violates this family’s constitutional rights.” Gardner said Trump, Parson and others are attacking her to distract from “their failed approach to the COVID-19 pandemic” and other issues.)
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Ever-increasingly, hate-filled Trump-haters promote hatred against individuals, organizations, companies, governments, and countries that are law enforcement officers, Trump supporters, conservative, patriotic, Republican, American, White, male, older, heterosexual, married, non-poor, gun owners, Protestant, German American, draft avoiders, and those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.
https://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/mundelein/ct-mun-school-org-hosts-rally-tl-0723-20200720-iboh2qolvbcupcuf34iaumnhri-story.html
— Fast food, health care workers march through Loop to demand companies show that ‘frontline workers’ lives matter’ “Most people who work in fast food restaurants are Black or brown. And let’s be honest, they have been working this whole pandemic,” said Ash Girtley, one of the rally organizers. – Elvia Malagón (DIERSEN: Have you been a fast food worker? I washed dishes for the minimum wage in the basement of the S.S. Kresges in Chicago Heights part-time during my junior and senior years at Crete-Monee High School and full-time during the summer in between. With the money that I earned, I a bought a new 1966 Pontiac Tempest Sprint in May of 1966 to commute to classes at UIC from my parents’ home in Crete.)
https://chicago.suntimes.com/2020/7/20/21331558/loop-march-hourly-workers-black-lives-matter

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— AS THE DEMOCRAT PARTY’S STRANGLEHOLD ON CHICAGO TIGHTENS: Armed kids as young as 10 carjack more than a dozen people, police say, including CPS teacher left ‘traumatized’ in Calumet Heights Chicago police say a group of children, ages 10 to 17, have been wreaking havoc on the generally peaceful South Side neighborhood. – David Struett
https://chicago.suntimes.com/crime/2020/7/20/21327232/calumet-heights-carjacking-alyssa-blanchard-trinity-hospital#new_tab
— Lightfoot warns Trump: Portland-style intervention in Chicago would be a ‘disaster’ Trump said from the Oval Office, “How about Chicago? Would you say they need help after this weekend?”
– Lynn Sweet and Fran Spielman
https://chicago.suntimes.com/news/2020/7/20/21331575/trump-chicago-crime-protests-police-federal-agents-portland-lightfoot

BLOOMINGTON PANTAGRAPH
— Workers protest racial inequality on day of national strike – AP (DIERSEN: My superiors in the federal government were always under tremendous pressure from Democrat politicians a) to hire, retain, and promote young Democrat minorities and young Democrat females and b) to make way for them by getting rid of their employees who were Republican, White, male, and/or non-veteran who they had not promoted to GS-13 (currently $101,176) by age 25, GS-14 (currently $119,559) by age 30, GS-15 (currently $140,634) by age 35, and Senior Executive Service (currently $170,800) by age 40. Extremely few federal employees make the aforesaid promotion deadlines.)
https://www.pantagraph.com/news/state-and-regional/illinois/workers-protest-racial-inequality-on-day-of-national-strike/article_591697e1-d6e5-5956-a726-f569577b1ccc.html

BELLEVILLE NEWS DEMOCRAT
— Here’s how to vote by mail in Illinois for the November general election – KELSEY LANDIS
https://www.bnd.com/news/politics-government/election/article244350117.html

ALTON TELEGRAPH
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: To promote BLM is to promote hatred against individuals, organizations, companies, governments, and countries that are law enforcement officers, Trump supporters, conservative, patriotic, Republican, American, White, male, older, heterosexual, married, non-poor, gun owners, Protestant, German American, draft avoiders, and those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.
https://www.thetelegraph.com/news/article/Poll-shows-Americans-support-Black-Lives-Matter-15422317.php

SUBURBAN LIFE
— DISGUSTING, TRAGIC: DIERSEN HEADLINE: Pot pushers push pot.
https://www.mysuburbanlife.com/2020/07/19/recreational-marijuana-revenue-has-helped-cities-offset-some-retail-losses/aiogtq5/

MCHENRY COUNTY BLOG
— IL-6: Ives Volunteers Open for Business in Crystal Lake Plaza Starting Today
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/07/20/il-6-ives-volunteers-open-for-business-in-crystal-lake-plaza-starting-today/

WIREPOINTS
— Madigan’s iron grip on Illinois may be ending, but the state’s legalized corruption will go on – Ted Dabrowski
https://wirepoints.org/madigans-iron-grip-on-illinois-may-be-ending-but-the-states-legalized-corruption-will-go-on-wirepoints/

ILLINOIS POLICY INSTITUTE
— WITH FEDS CIRCLING MADIGAN, ILLINOISANS WILL VOTE ON HIS POWER – Austin Berg
https://www.illinoispolicy.org/with-feds-circling-madigan-illinoisans-will-vote-on-his-power/

CAPITOL FAX
— House Republicans want special session on ethics, Senate Republicans demand Madigan step aside
https://capitolfax.com/2020/07/21/house-republicans-want-special-session-on-ethics-senate-republicans-demand-madigan-step-aside/

WASHINGTON FREE BEACON
— As Democratic Nominee, Biden Pivots Away From Career Alliance With Police – Alana Goodman (DIERSEN: Ever-increasingly, Democrats a) demonize, denigrate, and condemn those in law enforcement and b) blame those in law enforcement for the problems that Blacks have.)
https://freebeacon.com/2020-election/as-democratic-nominee-biden-pivots-away-from-career-alliance-with-police/

BREITBART
— OUTSTANDING: West Virginia, California Communities Rally to Support Police – NATE CHURCH
https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2020/07/20/west-virginia-california-communities-rally-to-support-police/

— OUTSTANDING: PragerU Launches ‘Back the Blue’ Campaign to Support Law Enforcement – TOM CICCOTTA
https://www.breitbart.com/tech/2020/07/20/prageru-launches-back-the-blue-campaign-to-support-law-enforcement/
— Tennessee Valley Authority Hires Foreign H-1B Workers for ‘Critical Infrastructure’ Jobs – NEIL MUNRO (DIERSEN: Ever-increasingly, Democrat and RINO employers make it clear that they want to replace their employees who are citizens of America with citizens of foreign countries.)
https://www.breitbart.com/economy/2020/07/20/tva-power-grid-hires-foreign-h-1bs-critical-infrastructure-jobs/
— City Scrubs BLM Mural After Trump Supporter Asks to Paint ‘MAGA 2020’ on Same Street – KATHERINE RODRIGUEZ (DIERSEN: Which of those who run your municipality want to paint BLM and LGBTQ murals on the streets of your municipality?)
https://www.breitbart.com/local/2020/07/20/city-scrubs-blm-mural-after-trump-supporter-asks-paint-maga-2020-same-street/
— DISGUSTING, TRAGIC: Major League Baseball Defends Anthem Kneeling, Supports Black Lives Matter – JOEL B. POLLAK
https://www.breitbart.com/sports/2020/07/20/major-league-baseball-defends-anthem-kneeling-supports-black-lives-matter/

DAILY SIGNAL
— How Trump’s Law and Order Agenda Is Making Black America Safer Again – Horace Cooper
https://www.dailysignal.com/2020/07/20/how-trumps-law-and-order-agenda-is-making-black-america-safer-again/

DAILY WIRE
— OUTRAGEOUS: The Associated Press Says It Will Capitalize ‘Black’ But Not ‘White’ – Joseph Curl
https://www.dailywire.com/news/the-associated-press-says-it-will-capitalize-black-but-not-white

HERITAGE FOUNDATION
— Teaching Hate Under the Guise of “Inclusion”—In the U.S. Army – Hans A. von Spakovsky
https://www.heritage.org/defense/commentary/teaching-hate-under-the-guise-inclusion-the-us-army

TOWNHALL
— What a Second American Civil War Could Look Like – Mark Nuckols (DIERSEN: Constructively, Democrats, Libertarians, Greens, and RINOs have officially declared war on Republicans.)
https://townhall.com/columnists/marknuckols/2020/07/21/is-a-new-american-civil-war-possible-yes-n2572768

LEGAL INSURRECTION
— “Harrison Bergeron lives!! Only thing Kurt Vonnegut got wrong was that he thought it wouldn’t happen until the latter half of the 21st century.” – William A. Jacobson
https://legalinsurrection.com/2020/07/harrison-bergeron-university/
(FROM THE ARTICLE: As that opening paragraph suggests, all were made equal by handicapping the over-achievers in various ways, including requiring them to wear weights and to have their thoughts interrupted through implants and other devices.)

ABC NEWS
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: To promote BLM is to promote hatred against individuals, organizations, companies, governments, and countries that are law enforcement officers, Trump supporters, conservative, patriotic, Republican, American, White, male, older, heterosexual, married, non-poor, gun owners, Protestant, German American, draft avoiders, and those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.
https://abcnews.go.com/Politics/63-support-black-lives-matter-recognition-discrimination-jumps/story?id=71779435

CBS NEWS
— DISGUSTING, TRAGIC: Workers sue Whole Foods over right to wear Black Lives Matter masks – IRINA IVANOVA (DIERSEN: To promote BLM is to promote hatred against individuals, organizations, companies, governments, and countries that are law enforcement officers, Trump supporters, conservative, patriotic, Republican, American, White, male, older, heterosexual, married, non-poor, gun owners, Protestant, German American, draft avoiders, and those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.)
https://www.cbsnews.com/news/workers-sue-whole-foods-to-wear-black-lives-matter-masks/

NEW YORK TIMES
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: A hate-filled Trump-hater says “Trump Says He ‘Aced’ a Cognitive Test” and asks “What Does That Really Mean?” and says “Experts say one popular test that the president might have taken is by no means definitive, or even diagnostic.”
https://www.nytimes.com/article/trump-cognitive-test.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: A hate-filled Trump-hater says “Trump’s Occupation of American Cities Has Begun” and “Protesters are being snatched from the streets without warrants” and asks “Can we call it fascism yet?”
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/07/20/opinion/portland-protests-trump.html

WASHINGTON POST
— Giants manager takes a knee during anthem and Trump tweets ‘the game is over for me’ – Cindy Boren
https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/2020/07/21/giants-manager-takes-knee-during-anthem-trump-tweets-game-is-over-me/
— Trump embraces face masks as U.S. breaks coronavirus case records
https://www.washingtonpost.com/nation/2020/07/20/covid-live-updates-us/
— St. Louis couple who aimed guns at protesters charged with felony weapons count Lawyers Mark and Patricia McCloskey wielded guns as marchers moved past their home. – Tom Jackman
https://www.washingtonpost.com/nation/2020/07/20/st-louis-couple-who-aimed-guns-protesters-charged-with-felony-weapons-count/
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Ever-increasingly, hate-filled Trump-haters promote hatred against individuals, organizations, companies, governments, and countries that are law enforcement officers, Trump supporters, conservative, patriotic, Republican, American, White, male, older, heterosexual, married, non-poor, gun owners, Protestant, German American, draft avoiders, and those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time. Ever-increasingly, members of the aforesaid groups are buying firearms and ammunition for their self-defense.
https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/americans-support-black-lives-matter-but-resist-shifts-of-police-funds-or-removal-of-statues-of-confederate-generals-or-presidents-who-were-enslavers/2020/07/21/02d22468-cab0-11ea-91f1-28aca4d833a0_story.html

LOS ANGELES TIMES
— Whole Foods sued for banning workers’ Black Lives Matter masks – AP (DIERSEN: To promote BLM is to promote hatred against individuals, organizations, companies, governments, and countries that are law enforcement officers, Trump supporters, conservative, patriotic, Republican, American, White, male, older, heterosexual, married, non-poor, gun owners, Protestant, German American, draft avoiders, and those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.)
https://www.latimes.com/business/story/2020-07-21/whole-foods-sued-barring-workers-black-lives-matters-masks

USA TODAY
— HARDCOPY ARTICLE TITLE: How does WEP affect Social Security? Reduction can take many people by surprise – Robert Powell (DIERSEN: My Social Security is dramatically reduced because I get a Civil Service Retirement System pension.)
https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/columnist/2020/07/01/pension-windfall-elimination-provision-social-security/5353023002/

WGBH
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Hate-filled Trump-haters promote Duckworth.
https://www.wgbh.org/news/national-news/2020/07/21/tammy-duckworths-stock-rises-as-a-possible-vp-choice-after-a-high-profile-few-weeks

WALL STREET JOURNAL
— New York’s Mail-Vote Disaster Almost a month after the election, nobody knows who won. – Editorial
https://www.wsj.com/articles/new-yorks-mail-vote-disaster-11595286912
— The News Media Becomes Fluent in Newspeak Orwell’s observation that language shapes thought holds true for Covid-19 and Black Lives Matter. – Gerard Baker
https://www.wsj.com/articles/the-news-media-becomes-fluent-in-newspeak-11595284117
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Ever-increasingly, hate-filled Trump-haters promote hatred against individuals, organizations, companies, governments, and countries that are law enforcement officers, Trump supporters, conservative, patriotic, Republican, American, White, male, older, heterosexual, married, non-poor, gun owners, Protestant, German American, draft avoiders, and those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time. Ever-increasingly, members of the aforesaid groups are buying firearms and ammunition for their self-defense.
https://www.wsj.com/articles/majority-of-voters-say-u-s-society-is-racist-as-support-grows-for-black-lives-matter-11595304062
https://www.wsj.com/articles/protesters-urge-support-for-black-workers-11595277345

FORBES
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Ever-increasingly, Democrats shout at immigrants, and at everyone else, that Republicans are White supremacists, Nazis, KKK members, haters, racists, sexists, bigots, and even worse things who should be gotten rid of once and for all.
https://www.forbes.com/sites/stuartanderson/2020/07/21/trump-cuts-legal-immigrants-by-half-and-hes-not-done-yet/#6a7592ed6168
— Five Steps To Rapidly And Decisively Respond When Facing Cancel Culture – Evan Nierman (DIERSEN: I should write a book about those who have/had focused on canceling me and canceling my service as a Republican Precinct Committeeman, GOPUSA Illinois Editor, TAPROOT Republicans of Illinois chairman, Wheaton Chamber of Commerce (WCC) Government Affairs Committee member, Milton Township Republican Organization (MTRO) webmaster, Illinois Center Right Coalition (ICRC) Steering Committee member, American Association of Political Consultants (AAPC) Midwest Chapter (MC) board member, GAO employee, etc. I would focus on those who have/had lots of religious, government, political, and/or financial clout in Wheaton’s West District, Wheaton, Milton Township, DuPage County’s 4th District, DuPage County, and Illinois. I would focus on present/past leaders of the MTRO, DuPage County Republican Central Committee, Illinois Republican Party, WCC, ICRC, AAPC MC, GAO, etc.)
https://www.forbes.com/sites/theyec/2020/07/20/five-steps-to-rapidly-and-decisively-respond-when-facing-cancel-culture/

NTXE
— OUTSTANDING: Back The Blue Event in Tom Bean on Saturday
http://www.ntxe-news.com/artman/publish/article_120706.shtml

NEWSWEEK
— Trump Says He Will Stop Watching Any Sports Game Where Players Take a Knee – DAN CANCIAN
https://www.newsweek.com/president-donald-trump-kneeling-anthem-mlb-nfl-1519323

FEDERAL NEWS NETWORK
— Two largest federal employee unions endorse Biden for president – Nicole Ogrysko (DIERSEN: In 1966, I was one of the last Republicans that the Post Office hired. In 1971, I was one of the last Republicans that IRS hired. In 1980, I was one of the last Republicans that GAO hired.)
https://federalnewsnetwork.com/unions/2020/07/two-largest-federal-employee-unions-endorse-biden-for-president/

FED SMITH
— 3 Hidden Expenses in Retirement – Justin Holtz
https://www.fedsmith.com/2020/07/21/3-hidden-expenses-retirement/

FORD AUTHORITY
— Ford Audit Examining 188,000 Employees To Improve Diversity And Reduce Bias – Brett Foote (DIERSEN: My Democrat GAO superiors hinted/implied/argued/shouted that their employees who were Democrat, minority, female, younger, and/or veteran wanted GAO to get rid of its employees who were Republican, White, male, older, and/or non-veteran.)
https://fordauthority.com/2020/07/ford-audit-examining-188000-employees-to-improve-diversity-and-reduce-bias/
(FROM THE ARTICLE: The Ford audit is being conducted via a mixture of online and in-person interactions, and polls employees on how they feel the company is performing in the areas of diversity and equity, as well as seeking out suggestions for how it can improve. Ford expects to have the results of this audit in the coming months, at which time it will share them with its employees. Those responses will also help determine what Ford needs to do to improve, which will lead to actionable change initiatives.)

DAILY MAIL
— It’s not an exaggeration to compare the methods used by the new ‘woke movement’ to those of Mao’s Red Guards – JOHN GRAY
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/debate/article-8537583/JOHN-GRAY-not-exaggeration-compare-methods-new-woke-movement-Maos-Red-Guards.html

GUARDIAN
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: The Democrat Party platform promotes a) destruction of traditional marriage, b) destruction of the traditional family, c) poverty, and d) crime.
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2020/jul/21/first-thing-trump-plans-to-send-federal-troops-into-democratic-cities

July 20 Evening Edition

ABC7
— Federal agents will deploy to Chicago as part of anti-violence effort; Mayor Lightfoot responds in letter to President Trump – Chuck Goudie and Barb Markoff, Christine Tressel, Ross Weidner and Cate Cauguiran
https://abc7chicago.com/politics/federal-agents-will-deploy-to-chicago-as-part-of-anti-violence-effort/6325587/

NBC5
— Lightfoot Has ‘Great Concerns’ About Possibility Trump Could Send Feds to Chicago Chicago’s top cop had a different reaction
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/lightfoot-has-great-concerns-about-possibility-trump-could-send-feds-to-chicago/2307935/

CBS2
— Protesters March From Federal Plaza Toward Trump Tower In Wake Of Report Of 175 Federal Agents Coming To Chicago
https://chicago.cbslocal.com/2020/07/20/protesters-march-from-federal-plaza-toward-trump-tower-in-wake-of-report-of-175-federal-agents-coming-to-chicago/
— In Letter, Mayor Lightfoot Urges President Trump Not To Send Federal Agents To Chicago, Saying It ‘Would Spell Disaster’
https://chicago.cbslocal.com/2020/07/20/mayor-lori-lightfoot-concerned-about-trump-possibly-deploying-federal-agents-in-chicago-thats-not-what-we-need/

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— Republicans mandate at-home COVID-19 pre-convention test for attendees as cases spike in Florida The RNC said it will pay for the “in-home” COVID-19 testing for anyone attending the Jacksonville presidential convention next month. – Lynn Sweet
https://chicago.suntimes.com/columnists/2020/7/20/21331975/republicans-mandate-home-covid-19-pre-convention-test-attendees-cases-spike-florida
— As violence skyrockets in Chicago, Trump’s ‘police state’ strategy isn’t the solution Good police work — not a police state — is essential to bringing down crime rates. But we also have the means as a city and a nation to do so much more. – Editorial
https://chicago.suntimes.com/2020/7/20/21331788/gun-violence-trump-federal-agents-shootings-chicago-portland-suntimes-editorial

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— Coronavirus in Illinois updates: 1,173 new known COVID-19 cases as Lightfoot bans indoor service at Chicago bars and city adds other restrictions
https://www.chicagotribune.com/coronavirus/ct-covid-19-pandemic-chicago-illinois-news-20200720-2bspyeyzqfe6nbvievfif7xxae-story.html
— Homeland Security making plans to deploy some 150 agents in Chicago this week, with scope of duty unknown – GREGORY PRATT and JEREMY GORNER
https://www.chicagotribune.com/news/criminal-justice/ct-chicago-police-dhs-deployment-20200720-dftu5ychwbcxtg4ltarh5qnwma-story.html
— Chicago fast-food workers join ‘Strike for Black Lives’ with march downtown – ABDEL JIMENEZ
https://www.chicagotribune.com/business/ct-biz-chicago-workers-strike-for-black-lives-20200720-i2dz3k4vyjasrl3td3wyy46dee-story.html
— The right way to remove statues – Editorial (DIERSEN: Remove statutes of Confederates today, and then tomorrow, remove statutes of those who were conservative, patriotic, Republican, American, White, male, older, heterosexual, married, non-poor, gun owners, Protestant, German American, and those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time?)
https://www.chicagotribune.com/opinion/editorials/ct-editorial-columbus-chicago-protest-lightfoot-20200720-54rhivdry5flvf5nqxpinsbssq-story.html

DAILY HERALD
— Madigan’s still in, leaving Democrats sending mixed messages about corruption probe – Marni Pyke
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20200720/madigans-still-in-leaving-democrats-sending-mixed-messages-about-corruption-probe
— DuPage allocates $1 million to promote hotels, other businesses – Robert Sanchez
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20200720/dupage-allocates-1-million-to-promote-hotels-other-businesses
— Workers protest racial inequality on day of national strike – AP
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20200720/workers-protest-racial-inequality-on-day-of-national-strike
— LGBTQ+ group condemns hateful vandalism found in Wheaton park – Katlyn Smith (DIERSEN: Anti-LGBTQ+ vandalism is used to promote LGBTQ+ activity.)
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20200720/lgbtq-group-condemns-hateful-vandalism-found-in-wheaton-park
— ‘It’s not too much to mask’: McHenry County leaders launch campaign to encourage face coverings – Kelli Duncan
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20200720/its-not-too-much-to-mask-mchenry-county-leaders-launch-campaign-to-encourage-face-coverings

CRAIN’S CHICAGO BUSINESS
— Chicago rolls back some reopening rules amid COVID rise Bars, restaurants, gyms and indoor gatherings are all affected by the city tightening up restrictions. – A.D. QUIG
https://www.chicagobusiness.com/government/chicago-rolls-back-some-reopening-rules-amid-covid-rise

JOURNAL COURIER
— Calls grow louder for speaker resignation Powerful state leader caught up in utility scheme admission – Cole Lauterbach
https://www.myjournalcourier.com/news/article/Calls-grow-louder-for-speaker-resignation-15419685.php

HERALD & REVIEW
— Charges filed against St. Louis couple who had guns outside home – ROBERT PATRICK
https://herald-review.com/news/state-and-regional/charges-filed-against-st-louis-couple-who-had-guns-outside-home/article_b7d46286-875f-5b92-9143-904d967796c3.html

WHEATON PATCH
— Anti-Gay Vandalism Found In Adams Park In Wheaton “After a successful pride month, this is a massive blow to the LGBTQ+ community,” OUTspoken Leaders said in a statement. – Lisa Marie Farver (DIERSEN: Anti-LGBTQ+ vandalism is used to promote LGBTQ+ activity.)
https://patch.com/illinois/wheaton/anti-gay-vandalism-found-adams-park-wheaton-reports

MCHENRY COUNTY BLOG
— Dems’ “Keep Mike in Office” Mantra Continues
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/07/20/dems-keep-mike-in-office-mantra-continues/
— McConchie on Pensions
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/07/20/147597/
— Postage for Jack Franks Taxpayer-Financed Puff Piece
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/07/20/postage-for-jack-franks-taxpayer-financed-puff-piece/
— Townships Labeled “A Tar Pit”
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/07/19/townships-labeled-a-tar-pit/
— Ugaste Calls for Madigan’s Resignation, Pritzker to Call Ethics Session
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/07/18/ugaste-calls-for-madigans-resignation-pritzker-to-call-ethics-session/

ILLINOIS REVIEW
— NEW TRUMP AD: YOU WON’T BE SAFE IN JOE BIDEN’S AMERICA
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2020/07/new-trump-ad-you-wont-be-safe-in-joe-bidens-america.html
— COMED $200M FINE WILL END UP HURTING ILLINOIS RESIDENTS, SAYS GOP STATE SENATE CANDIDATE ERIC WALLACE
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2020/07/comed-200m-fine-will-end-up-hurting-illinois-residents-says-gop-state-senate-candidate-eric-wallace.html

CAPITOL FAX
— 1,173 new cases, 6 additional deaths, 3.0 percent positivity rate
https://capitolfax.com/2020/07/20/1173-new-cases-6-additional-deaths-30-percent-positivity-rate/

WASHINGTON TIMES
— Allen West elected chairman of Texas GOP, vows no more ‘watered down conservatism’ – Jennifer Harper
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2020/jul/20/allen-west-elected-chairman-of-texas-gop-vows-no-m/

FOX NEWS
— Trump vows to send feds into cities facing violence, as DHS reportedly drafts Chicago deployment plan ‘We will have more federal law enforcement,’ Trump says – Andrew O’Reilly
https://www.foxnews.com/politics/trump-vows-to-send-federal-agents-dhs-chicago

GOPUSA
— Law And Order Will Win Election
https://www.gopusa.com/?p=92066

BREITBART
— Michelle Malkin, Others Assaulted by Antifa at Pro-Police Rally in Denver – ALLUM BOKHARI
https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2020/07/20/michelle-malkin-others-assaulted-by-antifa-at-pro-police-rally-in-denver/
— Donald Trump Vows Deployment of More Federal Forces in Major Cities – CHARLIE SPIERING
https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2020/07/20/donald-trump-vows-deployment-more-federal-forces-major-cities/
— Workers protest racial inequality on day of national strike – AP (DIERSEN: Fighting racial inequality is code for getting rid of Republicans, and especially for getting rid of Republicans who are law enforcement officers, Trump supporters, conservative, patriotic, White, male, older, heterosexual, married, non-poor, gun owners, Protestant, German American, draft avoiders, and/or those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.)
https://www.breitbart.com/news/thousands-to-walk-off-job-to-protest-racial-inequality/

FEDERALIST
— Teaching Robin DiAngelo’s ‘White Fragility’ Will Get You Sued Legions of ‘trainers’ holding up ‘White Fragility’ are indoctrinating government agencies, corporate workforces, and schools. People subjected to it have good grounds for a lawsuit. – Adam Mill (DIERSEN: The anti-racism training industry promotes hatred not only against Trump, but 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, Protestant, German American, draft avoiders, and those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.)
https://thefederalist.com/2020/07/20/teaching-robin-diangelos-white-fragility-will-get-you-sued/

TOWNHALL
— Brace for the Backlash – Kurt Schlichter
https://townhall.com/columnists/kurtschlichter/2020/07/20/brace-for-the-backlash-n2572721

PATRIOT POST
— Democrats: Make Illegal Immigration Great Again Despite the economic devastation borne by Americans, Dems are pushing for illegals. – Arnold Ahlert
https://patriotpost.us/articles/72259-democrats-make-illegal-immigration-great-again-2020-07-20

ONE NEWS NOW
— America heading toward a bad case of the Blues A tea party activist says patriotic Americans need to stop worrying about the coronavirus and, instead, start worrying about losing their freedoms under a Democrat-run federal government. – Chad Groening, Jody Brown
https://onenewsnow.com/politics-govt/2020/07/20/america-heading-toward-a-bad-case-of-the-blues

EPOCH TIMES
— Former Rep. West Elected Texas Republican Party Chairman – ZACHARY STIEBER
https://www.theepochtimes.com/former-rep-allen-west-becomes-chairman-of-texas-gop_3430781.html
— Trump Vows to Send Federal Agents Into Cities Facing Violence President names Chicago, Detroit, New York, Baltimore, Oakland, and Philadelphia – JACK PHILLIPS
https://www.theepochtimes.com/trump-vows-to-send-federal-agents-into-cities-facing-violence_3431187.html

WASHINGTON POST
— Thousands of U.S. workers walk out in ‘Strike for Black Lives’ Organizers say economic inequality and systemic racism have only worsened since the pandemic – Jacob Bogage
https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/2020/07/20/strike-for-black-lives/

MARIETTA TIMES
— OUTSTANDING: Public turns out for ‘Back the Blue’ rally – Madeline Scarborough
https://www.mariettatimes.com/uncategorized/2020/07/public-turns-out-for-back-the-blue-rally/

KAIT8
— OUTSTANDING: ‘Back the Blue’ rally held in Myrtle Beach to show support for law enforcement – Katherine Phillips
https://www.kait8.com/2020/07/20/back-blue-rally-held-myrtle-beach-show-support-law-enforcement/

RASMUSSEN REPORTS
— Voters See Media A Lot More Eager To Help Biden Than Trump
https://www.rasmussenreports.com/public_content/politics/elections/election_2020/voters_see_media_a_lot_more_eager_to_help_biden_than_trump

July 19 Evening Edition

ABC7
— Chicago Columbus statue protest: Local Italian Americans, other leaders call for peace, threaten ‘war’ in Little Italy’s Arrigo Park (DIERSEN: Will the organizations that you are a member of stand with Italian Americans?)
https://abc7chicago.com/community-events/chicago-italian-americans-call-for-peace-threaten-war-after-protesters-target-columbus-statue-/6324377/
— Head of Chicago police union turns to Pres. Trump for help with ‘chaos’ in city, criticizes Mayor Lightfoot
https://abc7chicago.com/head-of-chicago-police-union-turns-to-trump-for-help-with-chaos-in-city/6323952/
— Coronavirus Illinois: IL reports 965 COVID-19 cases, 6 deaths as state poised to receive millions in federal relief
https://abc7chicago.com/health/illinois-reports-965-new-covid-19-cases/6324632/
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Hate-filled Trump-haters say that “if he loses,” Trump “is not ready to commit to election results.”
https://abc7chicago.com/politics/trump-not-ready-to-commit-to-election-results-if-he-loses/6324590/
— Chicago weekend violence leaves 53 shot, 8 dead across city Man, woman shot on Wabash near Trump Tower in Loop
https://abc7chicago.com/53-shot-8-dead-in-chicago-weekend-violence-so-far/6324154/

NBC5
— Sen. Dick Durbin Blasts Mark Curran After Candidate’s Criticism of Rep. John Lewis Curran criticized Lewis’ support of abortion rights during a speech Sunday in Chicago
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/sen-dick-durbin-blasts-mark-curran-after-candidates-criticism-of-rep-john-lewis/2307677/
— Lightfoot Spokesperson Dismisses FOP President’s Letter to Trump as ‘Political Stunt’
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/lightfoot-spokesperson-dismisses-fop-presidents-letter-to-trump-as-political-stunt/2307613/

CBS2
— Elected Officials Condemn Chicago FOP President’s Letter To President Trump Calling For Federal Help To Fight ‘Chaos’ In Chicago
https://chicago.cbslocal.com/2020/07/19/elected-officials-condemn-chicago-fop-presidents-letter-to-president-trump-calling-for-federal-help-to-fight-chaos-in-chicago/
— FOP President John Catanzara Jr. Issues Letter To President Trump, Asking For Help From Federal Government In Fighting ‘Chaos’
https://chicago.cbslocal.com/2020/07/18/fop-president-john-catanzara-jr-issues-letter-to-president-trump-asking-for-help-from-federal-government-in-fighting-chaos/

FOX NEWS CHICAGO
— Help Wanted: Poll workers, preferably on the younger side – AP
https://www.fox32chicago.com/news/help-wanted-poll-workers-preferably-on-the-younger-side
— Many of Indiana’s counties named for men tied to slavery – AP
https://www.fox32chicago.com/news/many-of-indianas-counties-named-for-men-tied-to-slavery

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— ‘Boystown’ needs a name that reflects real change By deep-sixing ‘Boystown,’ the leadership of Chicago’s LGBTQ community would abandon a name of exclusion. – Laura Washington
https://chicago.suntimes.com/columnists/2020/7/19/21328926/laura-washington-boystown-north-halsted-suntimes

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— As Trump ignores virus crisis, Republicans start to contradict him – ALEXANDER BURNS, JONATHAN MARTIN AND MAGGIE HABERMAN
https://www.chicagotribune.com/coronavirus/ct-nw-nyt-coronavirus-trump-republicans-20200719-ex3dla2alre7dgkvondml2xvq4-story.html
— How buying Goya beans became a political statement as Trump seeks to keep his share of Hispanic voters – FARAH STOCKMAN, KATE KELLY AND JENNIFER MEDINA
https://www.chicagotribune.com/nation-world/ct-nw-nyt-trump-goya-beans-20200719-hk2npdkv25ac7lb5vqkvgaxany-story.html

CHAMPAIGN/URBANA NEWS GAZETTE
— Davis, Londrigan neck and neck in fundraising – TOM KACICH
https://www.news-gazette.com/opinion/columns/tom-kacich-davis-londrigan-neck-and-neck-in-fundraising/article_4daf3e23-70f8-535c-8d4b-dc5f4ca9cee5.html

ILLINOIS LEAKS
— OUTSTANDING: Military bans NFL, LGBTQ and Black Lives Matter flags from all installations – JOHN KRAFT & KIRK ALLEN
https://edgarcountywatchdogs.com/2020/07/military-bans-nfl-lgbtq-and-black-lives-matter-flags-from-all-installations/

WASHINGTON TIMES
— Trump blames Democrats for violence in cities, warns they will cancel religion – Alex Swoyer
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2020/jul/19/trump-blames-democrats-violence-cities-warns-they-/

BREITBART
— Mayor Lightfoot’s Chicago: 50 Shot, at Least 6 Killed, Since Friday Evening – AWR HAWKINS
https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2020/07/19/mayor-lightfoots-chicago-50-shot-at-least-6-killed-since-friday-evening/
— Trump on Opposition to Renaming Confederate-Named Bases: Are We Going to Name Them After Al Sharpton? – Pam Key
https://www.breitbart.com/clips/2020/07/19/trump-on-opposition-to-renaming-confederate-named-bases-are-we-going-to-name-them-after-al-sharpton/

THE HILL
— Trump downplays virus, disputes bad polls in testy interview with Fox’s Wallace – MORGAN CHALFANT
https://thehill.com/homenews/administration/508009-trump-downplays-virus-dispute-bad-polls-in-testy-interview-with-foxs
— Some Republicans dig in against mask mandate as bipartisan consensus in favor grows – ZACK BUDRYK
https://thehill.com/homenews/sunday-talk-shows/508024-divisions-over-mask-orders-deepen

NEW YORK TIMES
— 3 Weeks After Primary, N.Y. Officials Still Can’t Say Who Won Key Races Tens of thousands of absentee ballots in New York are still uncounted and many races have yet to be called. What will November look like? – Jesse McKinley and Luis Ferré-Sadurní
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/07/17/nyregion/election-absentee-ballots-primary.html

WALL STREET JOURNAL
— The Navy’s Cultural Ship Is Listing The service is trying to do too much with too little public support, as the chain of command frays. – Kate Bachelder Odell (DIERSEN: What percent of IRS and GAO employees at the GS-12 (currently $85,084/year) level and up a) have passed the CPA and/or Certified Internal Auditor examinations, b) have passed the aforesaid examinations on their first attempt, c) are licensed CPAs, d) have master’s degrees in business, accounting, and/or finance, e) have at least 5 years of experience at the GS-12 level or higher, and f) have at least 10 years of experience at the GS-13 (currently $101,176/year) level or higher? What percent are Certified Fraud Examiners, Certified Government Financial Managers, Certified Financial Services Auditors, and/or Forensic Accountants?)
https://www.wsj.com/articles/the-navys-cultural-ship-is-listing-11595024930
— Your Company Says Diversity Is a Higher Priority. Now What? – Rachel Feintzeig (DIERSEN: Democrats and RINOs use Diversity to get rid of Republicans, and especially to get rid of Republicans who are Trump supporters, conservative, patriotic, White, male, older, heterosexual, married, childless, non-poor, gun owners, Protestant, German American, draft avoiders, and/or those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.)
https://www.wsj.com/articles/your-company-says-diversity-is-a-higher-priority-now-what-11595163600

UNION JOURNAL
— Teen Vogue Says Sleep Is For Privileged White People – Carlos Christian
https://theunionjournal.com/teen-vogue-says-sleep-is-for-privileged-white-people/

WBTW
— OUTSTANDING: Myrtle Beach joins nationwide ‘Back the Blue’ rally to support police – Lauren Crawford
https://www.wbtw.com/news/myrtle-beach-joins-nationwide-back-the-blue-rally-to-support-police/

SOUTH TAHOE NOW
— OUTSTANDING: South Lake Tahoe rally held to support local law enforcement
https://southtahoenow.com/story/07/19/2020/south-lake-tahoe-rally-held-support-local-law-enforcement

SPECTRUM LOCAL NEWS
— OUTSTANDING: Finger Lakes’ Back the Blue Ride Shows Support for Police
https://spectrumlocalnews.com/nys/rochester/news/2020/07/19/finger-lakes–back-the-blue-ride-shows-support-for-police

CORVALLIS GAZETTE TIMES
— OUTSTANDING: Philomath sees heavy turnout for Bridge the Blue rally – Brad Fuqua
https://www.gazettetimes.com/community/philomathexpress/news/philomath-sees-heavy-turnout-for-bridge-the-blue-rally/article_4e851719-684e-5a22-91dd-b0553e55ae58.html

WHEC
— OUTSTANDING: ‘Back the Blue’ ride and rally promotes support of law enforcement
https://www.whec.com/ontario-county-ny-news/back-the-blue-ride-and-rally-promotes-support-of-law-enforcement/5799708/?cat=565

WATAUGA DEMOCRAT
— OUTSTANDING: Hundreds attend Back the Blue rally in Boone – Abby Whitt
https://www.wataugademocrat.com/community/hundreds-attend-back-the-blue-rally-in-boone/article_9f9faa21-95d6-5141-96fb-6303219edae0.html

WTAP
— OUTSTANDING: Parkersburg community rallies behind law enforcement “Back the Blue” rally held in downtown Parkersburg – Mitchell Blahut
https://www.wtap.com/2020/07/19/back-the-blue-march-and-rally/

July 19 Morning Edition

ABC7
— Protestors gather near Lightfoot’s Logan Square home over city’s handling of Grant Park demonstration (DIERSEN: For some Trump-haters, Lightfoot does not hate Trump enough.)
https://abc7chicago.com/protestors-stand-off-with-officers-while-demonstrating-near-lightfoots-home-/6324143/
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Trump-haters say that Biden has a double-digit lead over Trump.
https://abc7chicago.com/politics/poll-biden-has-15-point-lead-over-trump-among-registered-voters/6324286/
— AS THE DEMOCRAT PARTY’S STRANGLEHOLD ON CHICAGO TIGHTENS: Chicago weekend violence leaves 50 shot, 7 dead; 2 shot, 1 killed in Loop Man, woman shot on Wabash near Trump Tower in Loop
https://abc7chicago.com/50-shot-7-killed-in-chicago-weekend-violence-so-far/6324154/
— Black Lives Matter mural painted on Chicago’s South Side (DIERSEN: To paint a BLM mural is to promote hatred against individuals, organizations, companies, governments, and countries that are law enforcement officers, Trump supporters, conservative, patriotic, Republican, American, White, male, older, heterosexual, married, non-poor, gun owners, Protestant, German American, draft avoiders (except Joe Biden), and/or those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.)
https://abc7chicago.com/society/black-lives-matter-mural-painted-on-south-side/6323995/

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— FRONT PAGE TOP OF FOLD IN NAPERVILLE SUN: Kane County: Applications to vote-by-mail in November election being sent to registered voters as an option to in-person voting – GLORIA CASAS
https://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/elgin-courier-news/ct-nvs-vote-by-mail-dupage-kane-will-st-0719-20200717-od6xjk2mmjcj5afzzzqjgm6jti-story.html

DAILY HERALD
— OUTSTANDING: Small crowd endures heat to support police in Arlington Heights rally – Burt Constable
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20200717/small-crowd-endures-heat-to-support-police-in-arlington-heights-rally
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Only hate-filled Trump-haters use the term “lily-white.”
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20200718/constable-white-author-learned-early-how-black-lives-matter

SPRINGFIELD STATE JOURNAL REGISTER
— Outside group spending $350,000 on ads promoting Davis, bill – Bernard Schoenburg
https://www.sj-r.com/news/20200718/schoenburg-outside-group-spending-350000-on-ads-promoting-davis-bill

BLOCK CLUB CHICAGO
— Hundreds Protest On Lightfoot’s Block Day After Violent Clash Between Activists, Police Activists called on Mayor Lori Lightfoot to defund the Chicago Police, remove officers from schools and keep students learning at home when classes begin. – Kelly Bauer
https://blockclubchicago.org/2020/07/19/hundreds-protest-on-lightfoots-block-day-after-violent-clash-between-activists-police/

WASHINGTON EXAMINER
— Virus, what virus? GOP delegates raring to go to Trump’s convention – David M. Drucker
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/campaigns/virus-what-virus-gop-delegates-raring-to-go-to-trumps-convention
— Turley: Seattle councilmember ‘wants to fire white officers due to their race alone’ – Dominick Mastrangelo (DIERSEN: My Democrat superiors in the federal government wanted to fire their employees who were Republican, and especially those who were conservative, White, male, older, non-poor, gun owners, Protestant, German American, and/or those whose ancestors had been in America for a long time.)
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/turley-seattle-councilmember-wants-to-fire-white-officers-due-to-their-race-alone

FOX NEWS
— As city violence surges, liberal mayors engage in social media feuds with Trump officials President Trump has not dialed down tensions, either – Adam Shaw
https://www.foxnews.com/politics/city-violence-liberal-mayors-social-media-feuds-trump-officials
— Biden would dangerously increase illegal immigration and drug smuggling if elected president Biden would throw a giant welcome mat across our southern border for illegal immigrants – Tom Homan
https://www.foxnews.com/opinion/illegal-immigration-biden-tom-homan
— Left’s identity politics obsession – Newt Gingrich (DIERSEN: What do you say to those who are White, male, older, heterosexual, non-poor, and/or those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time who demonize, denigrate, and condemn the aforesaid to curry favor with those who despise/hate the aforesaid? What do you say to those who falsely claim to be religious, conservative, and/or Republican to give themselves standing to demonize, denigrate, and condemn the aforesaid?)
https://www.foxnews.com/opinion/lefts-identity-politics-obsession-rob-smith-newt-gingrich

BREITBART
— Senate Democrats Propose $350 Billion Reparations Measure to ‘Address Systemic Racism’ – HANNAH BLEAU (DIERSEN: Who do your critics/opponents want you to pay lots of reparations? My critics/opponents want the following to pay lots of reparations: those who are Trump supporters, conservative, patriotic, Republican, American, White, male, older, heterosexual, married, childless, non-poor, gun owners, Protestant, German American, draft avoiders (except Joe Biden), and those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.)
https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2020/07/18/senate-democrats-propose-350-billion-reparations-measure-to-address-systemic-racism/

BLAZE
— Teen Vogue article explains a new way to ‘fight systemic racism during sleep’ ‘Black Power Naps’
https://www.theblaze.com/why/black-power-naps

PJ MEDIA
— OUTSTANDING: ACT for America Plans 80 ‘Back the Blue’ Rallies in 30 States: ‘We Are a Nation of Law and Order’ – TYLER O’NEIL
https://pjmedia.com/culture/tyler-o-neil/2020/07/18/act-for-america-plans-80-back-the-blue-rallies-in-30-states-we-are-a-nation-of-law-and-order-n661145

NEW YORK TIMES
— The Real White Fragility Does the white upper class feel exhausted and oppressed by meritocracy? – Ross Douthat (DIERSEN: If you are a White male, have you had to pay the price of Affirmative Action (AA), Diversity, or Inclusion? I should write a book about White males a) who have not had to pay the price of AA, Diversity, or Inclusion and b) who serve as operatives or as dupes for those who promote AA, Diversity, or Inclusion. I would focus on those who had/have wealthy parents. I would focus on those who have never worked for Democrats.)
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/07/18/opinion/sunday/white-fragility-meritocracy.html
— 5 Ways the Coronavirus Has Changed Suburban Real Estate Thousands of New Yorkers left the city and headed to the suburbs during the pandemic, and real estate there hasn’t been the same since. – Lisa Prevost
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/07/17/realestate/coronavirus-suburbs-real-estate.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Trump-haters promote socialism.
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/07/16/business/investment-society-economic-public.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: For Trump-haters, Biden is not far enough to the left.
https://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/post-tribune/opinion/ct-ptb-davich-the-best-two-leaders-america-has-to-offer-st-0708-20200707-xv3z4d74affkjibxkswmijqosa-story.html

WASHINGTON POST
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Trump-haters say “Biden leads by double digits as coronavirus takes a toll on the president.”
https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/biden-leads-by-double-digits-as-coronavirus-takes-a-toll-on-the-president-post-abc-poll-finds/2020/07/18/8d041884-c840-11ea-b037-f9711f89ee46_story.html

FORBES
— The Diversity Employers Need To Remember: Age Diversity – Stefanie K. Johnson
https://www.forbes.com/sites/nextavenue/2020/07/19/the-diversity-employers-need-to-remember-age-diversity/

PHILADELPHIA TRIBUNE
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Hate-filled Trump-haters demonize, denigrate, and condemn Trump as being a racist.
https://www.phillytrib.com/commentary/editorials/editorial-trump-plays-into-racial-divisions/article_7c611be1-1f75-5d1f-8a95-50dfabf37ab8.html

CBS SACRAMENTO
— OUTSTANDING: Law Enforcement Supporters Rally At Sacramento City Hall – Richie Ramos
https://sacramento.cbslocal.com/2020/07/18/law-enforcement-supporters-rally-at-sacramento-city-hall/

WATERLOO CEDAR FALLS COURIER
— OUTSTANDING: County GOP plans Back the Blue events
https://wcfcourier.com/news/local/county-gop-plans-back-the-blue-events/article_b03f340b-cf21-5d92-a270-f7d30f5785e6.html

GRAND JUNCTION DAILY SENTINEL
— OUTSTANDING: Hundreds march for pro-police rally – James Burky
https://www.gjsentinel.com/news/western_colorado/hundreds-march-for-pro-police-rally/article_96799490-c947-11ea-bef3-b3ce9b847d11.html

WETV INDIANAPOLIS
— OUTSTANDING: Hoosiers rally to ‘Back the Blue’ in downtown Indianapolis – Nicole Griffin
https://www.theindychannel.com/news/local-news/hoosiers-rally-to-back-the-blue-in-downtown-indianapolis

REDDING RECORD
— OUTSTANDING: About 200 people came to the Back the Blue march in Redding in support of law enforcement.
https://www.redding.com/picture-gallery/news/2020/07/19/back-blue-marchers-came-support-law-enforcement-officers/5466669002/

KRCR TV
— OUTSTANDING: Hundreds attended “Silent No More” rally in support of local law enforcement – Daisy Caballero
https://krcrtv.com/news/local/hundreds-attended-the-localsilent-no-more-rally-in-redding-saturday

FOX 61
— OUTSTANDING: “Back The Blue” rally in Torrington held to support police in tumultuous times – Brian Didlake II
https://www.fox61.com/article/news/local/back-the-blue-rally-in-torrington-held-to-support-police-officers-thin-blue-line-police-accountability-defund/520-c385af41-36be-4478-91fa-105248234e2a

KOB 4
— OUTSTANDING: Rio Rancho rally shows support for law enforcement – Hawker Vanguard
https://www.kob.com/albuquerque-news/rio-rancho-rally-shows-support-for-law-enforcement/5799278/

ACTION NEWS NOW
— OUTSTANDING: PEOPLE IN REDDING TURN OUT FOR ‘WE BACK THE BLUE’ RALLY – Karen Alvarez
https://www.actionnewsnow.com/content/news/People-in-Redding-turn-out-for-We-Back-the-Blue-rally-571821891.html

NEW YORK MAGAZINE
— Unemployed Should ‘Find Something New,’ Urge Heirs to Fred Trump’s Fortune – Jonathan Chait (DIERSEN: Should everyone be required to disclose how much education, money, and power that their parents have/had? Neither of my outstanding parents attended college. My father was the first of his ancestors to earn a high school diploma. My mother never attended high school. My father fought type 1 diabetes from age 14, he worked in the office of a nasty chemical plant in Chicago Heights, he almost always worked second jobs to pay the family’s bills, he did not buy a new car until he was 45 in 1967 and it was a bottom of the line 2-door Chevy, and he died suddenly of heart failure in 1969 when I was 21 years old.)
https://nymag.com/intelligencer/2020/07/find-something-new-trump-donald-ivanka-unemployment.html

NEWSWEEK
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Those who want to defund police want Biden to win.
https://www.newsweek.com/trump-biden-fox-news-defund-police-1518828

July 18 Evening Edition

ABC7
— AS THE DEMOCRAT PARTY’S STRANGLEHOLD ON CHICAGO TIGHTENS: DISGUSTING, OUTRAGEOUS, RACIST: Chicago Columbus statue protest: Elected officials, activists condemn Chicago Police Department actions after Grant Park rally escalates, some hospitalized Protesters had initially gathered by Buckingham Fountain for a Black Lives Matter demonstration
https://abc7chicago.com/community-events/chicago-officials-activists-condemn-cpd-response-to-columbus-statue-protest/6323279/
(FROM THE ARTICLE: Some members of the Chicago City Council commented on the protest on Twitter. Ald. Carlos Ramirez-Rosa said, “Black and Indigenous Chicagoans and people from all across the city came together to do what our so-called progressive mayor refused and failed to do.” Ald. Daniel La Spata said, “Chicago may be the only ‘liberal’ city willing to brutalize Black and brown youth to protect a symbol of white supremacy.” At 9 a.m., several aldermen and Illinois officials gathered to condemn CPD’s response to the protest. . .United Working Families members Alderman Carlos Rosa, Ald. Byron Sigcho Lopez, Cook County Commissioner Brandon Johnson, state Rep. Delia Ramirez, state Sen. Robert Peters, and Democratic Nominee Lakesia Collins planned to attend. Supportive elected officials who are unable to attend include Ald. Rossana Rodriguez Sanchez, Ald. Daniel La Spata, and Ald. Jeanette Taylor, the statement said. Participating organizations include Black Youth Project 100, Black Lives Matter Chicago, Chi-Nations Youth Council, the Black Abolitionist Network and United Working Families. The Italian American Human Relations Foundation of Chicago also responded to the protest, saying in part “This was the work of evil minded people. They have been fueled by an educational system too lax in its reliance on a poor curriculum re the education of the legacy of Columbus, and abetted by the majority of the media who refuse to question the baseless revisionist history of the Columbus saga.” When asked for a comment from the mayor, a spokesman for Lightfoot’s office pointed to a Twitter thread. In it, Lightfoot said “I unequivocally support and will always fight for the rights of individuals to peacefully protest on any issue. The history and stories of the lives of Indigenous People here in Chicago need to be lifted up and celebrated. There is a dialogue that must be had to honestly confront the deeply ingrained history of racism and discrimination that has subjected Black, Indigenous and other communities of color in our city and our nation for too long.” She went on to say her team has been developing a plan to engage in a comprehensive review of the city’s public icons to identify what should change and where new monuments and icons should be erected. She said more details are coming. Some protesters came with frozen water bottles, rocks, bottles, cans and other gear to throw at officers, Lightfoot said. “People in the crowd also threw fireworks and other incendiary devices at police, causing injury in several cases. These violent acts are unacceptable and put everyone at risk,” LIghtfoot said. She also noted there have been several reports of police using excessive force. “These are also unacceptable,” she said. “This is a difficult moment in our history. I know Chicagoans are frustrated and impatient for change. It is my sincere hope that we can strike the right balance to ensure people can rightfully express themselves & their First Amendment rights, but do so in a way that does not put anyone’s physical safety at risk. That would be consistent with our long history of peaceful protest.” Anyone whom the police has mistreated should file a complaint through the Chicago Civilian Office of Police Accountability or by dialing 311, Lightfoot said.)
— AS THE DEMOCRAT PARTY’S STRANGLEHOLD ON CHICAGO TIGHTENS: DISGUSTING, OUTRAGEOUS, RACIST: Chicago weekend violence leaves 36 shot, 6 dead; pregnant woman, teens hurt
https://abc7chicago.com/36-shot-6-killed-in-chicago-weekend-violence/6323204/
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Hate-filled Trump-hates say “64% of Americans distrust Trump on COVID-19.”
https://abc7chicago.com/politics/64%25-of-americans-distrust-trump-on-covid-19-abc-news-poll-shows/6321720/
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Hate-filled Trump-haters promote a hate-filled Trump-hater’s book.
https://abc7chicago.com/politics/mary-trump-book-already-nearing-1-million-sales/6321838/
— Coronavirus Illinois: IL reports 1,276 COVID-19 cases, 18 deaths as state sets testing record for 3rd day in a row
https://abc7chicago.com/coronavirus-illinois-chicago-covid-19-quarantine/6323593/

NBC5
— Illinois Sets Another Single-Day Coronavirus Testing Record, Reports 1,276 New Cases
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/coronavirus/illinois-sets-another-single-day-coronavirus-testing-record-reports-1276-new-cases/2307412/
— US Virus Updates: US Reaches Single-Day High of New Cases; Schools Unlikely to Open in Fall
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/coronavirus/us-virus-updates-us-reaches-single-day-high-of-new-cases-schools-unlikely-to-open-in-fall/2307330/

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— AS THE DEMOCRAT PARTY’S STRANGLEHOLD ON CHICAGO TIGHTENS: DISGUSTING, OUTRAGEOUS, RACIST: Activists, elected officials call on Lightfoot to take down Columbus statue after confrontations at Grant Park – MADELINE BUCKLEY
https://www.chicagotribune.com/news/breaking/ct-protesters-attempt-topple-columbus-statue-20200718-hbxh775cfzg5vcbt6yslom5ika-story.html
— AS THE DEMOCRAT PARTY’S STRANGLEHOLD ON CHICAGO TIGHTENS: DISGUSTING, OUTRAGEOUS, RACIST: Activists, elected officials urge Lightfoot to take down Columbus statue after confrontations at Grant Park. Mayor says city reviewing ‘public icons.’ – MADELINE BUCKLEY
https://www.chicagotribune.com/news/breaking/ct-protesters-attempt-topple-columbus-statue-20200718-hbxh775cfzg5vcbt6yslom5ika-story.html

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— Madigan might be wise to step down — but, first, shame on ComEd The power company admitted to using lobbyists to shower jobs, contracts and payoffs for the purpose of gaining favor with Madigan, who denies any wrongdoing, but, at minimum, is standing in a bad storm. – Editorial
https://chicago.suntimes.com/2020/7/18/21328462/madigan-implicated-comed-federal-prosecutors-statement-facts-bribery-springfield
— Trader Joe’s asked to remove ‘racist packaging’ food names Petition urges grocer to rename ethnic food brands, including Trader José’s, Trader Ming’s.
https://chicago.suntimes.com/2020/7/18/21329658/trader-joes-racist-packaging

DAILY HERALD
— It can be denied no longer: Speaker Madigan must go – Editorial
https://www.dailyherald.com/discuss/20200718/editorial-it-can-be-denied-no-longer-speaker-madigan-must-go
— Who got the most PPP money in Fox Valley: Oberweis Dairy, more – Susan Sarkauskas
https://www.dailyherald.com/business/20200718/who-got-the-most-ppp-money-in-fox-valley-oberweis-dairy-more
— Some of the businesses that got the most PPP money in DuPage – Marie Wilson
https://www.dailyherald.com/business/20200718/some-of-the-businesses-that-got-the-most-ppp-money-in-dupage

WBBM
— Pat O’Brien Seeks To Unseat State’s Attorney Kim Foxx, Wants More ‘Criminals’ Prosecuted Instead Of Out On Bond – CRAIG DELLIMORE
https://wbbm780.radio.com/articles/at-issue-pat-obrien-seeks-to-unseat-kim-foxx

GALESBURG REGISTER MAIL
— Calls grow for Madigan to resign – Doug Finke
https://www.galesburg.com/news/20200718/calls-grow-for-madigan-to-resign

FOX ILLINOIS
— ‘Black Lives’ mural outside Trump Tower defaced for 3rd time – AP
https://foxillinois.com/news/nation-world/black-lives-mural-outside-trump-tower-defaced-for-3rd-time

NAPERVILLE COMMUNITY TELEVISION
— Small Protest in Downtown Naperville – Aysha Ashley Househ
https://www.nctv17.com/news/small-protest-in-downtown-naperville/

ILLINOIS FAMILY INSTITUTE
— COVID Cases Rise, Media Blames Churches – Christine Misner
https://illinoisfamily.org/media/covid-cases-rise-media-blames-churches/

WASHINGTON TIMES
— Two-thirds of voters now believe major news organizations have political agenda – Jennifer Harper (DIERSEN: Ever-increasingly, the mainstream news media serves as operatives or dupes for the Democrat Party, Libertarian Party, Green Party, RINOs, BLMers, LGBTQers, foreign countries, and other Trump-haters.)
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2020/jul/18/two-thirds-of-voters-now-believe-major-news-organi/

FOX NEWS
— Biden campaign staffer mocked cops as worse than ‘pigs,’ called for defunding police The Biden team isn’t disavowing Sara Pearl’s since-deleted posts – Gregg Re
https://www.foxnews.com/politics/biden-campaign-official-mocked-cops-as-worse-than-pigs

GOPUSA
— Leftist Protests More Sacred Than Church Services
https://www.gopusa.com/?p=92023

UNITED PATRIOT NEWS
— Imagining an America without police – United Patriot News
https://www.unitedpatriotnews.com/general/imagining-an-america-without-police/

MEDIA RESEARCH CENTER
— Telemundo Hails AOC For Wanting The Rich to Pay Illegals, Shades Bezos – Kathleen Krumhansl
https://www.newsbusters.org/blogs/latino/kathleen-krumhansl/2020/07/18/telemundo-hails-aoc-wanting-rich-pay-illegals-shades

TOWNHALL
— Some Flaky Bush Republicans Are Backing Joe. What Else is New in Washington? – Darin Selnick
https://townhall.com/columnists/darinselnick/2020/07/18/some-flaky-bush-republicans-are-backing-joe-what-else-is-new-in-washington-n2572694

CHRISTIAN POST
— Explaining and responding to ‘cancel culture’ Explaining and responding to ‘cancel culture’ – Jim Denison (DIERSEN: Who takes the lead in canceling people in your neighborhood, in your precinct, in your municipal district, in your municipality, in your county district, in your county, in Illinois, and in the organizations that you are a member of? I should write a book about those who take the lead in canceling people in my neighborhood, in my precinct, in Wheaton’s West District, in Wheaton, in DuPage County’s 4th District, in DuPage County, in Illinois, in the Milton Township Republican Organization, DuPage County Republican Central Committee, Illinois Republican Party, and Wheaton Chamber of Commerce.)
https://www.christianpost.com/voices/explaining-and-responding-to-cancel-culture.html

THE HILL
— How real is reverse discrimination? – JONATHAN TURLEY (DIERSEN: Democrats and RINOs use Affirmative Action, Diversity, Inclusion, and up-or-out, otherwise known as political affiliation discrimination, reverse discrimination, and age discrimination, to get rid of Republicans, and especially to get rid of Republicans who are Trump supporters, conservative, White, male, older, Protestant, German American, draft avoiders, and those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time. I should write a book about the aforesaid Democrats and RINOs. I would focus on those who have/had lots of religious, government, political, and/or financial clout in Illinois, DuPage County, Milton Township, and Wheaton. I would focus on those who are/were leaders of the Illinois Republican Party, DuPage County Republican Central Committee, Milton Township Republican Organization, TAPROOT Republicans of Illinois, Wheaton Chamber of Commerce, Illinois Center Right Coalition, American Association of Political Consultants Midwest Chapter, GAO, IRS, and Post Office.)
https://thehill.com/opinion/civil-rights/507941-how-real-is-reverse-discrimination

NBC NEWS
— Corporate ads said Black Lives Matter. But the industry creating them is nearly all White. – Christopher Boulton (DIERSEN: Democrats and RINOs use BLM to get rid of Republicans, and especially to get rid of Republicans who are Trump supporters, conservative, White, male, older, Protestant, German American, draft avoiders, and those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.)
https://www.nbcnews.com/think/opinion/corporate-ads-said-black-lives-matter-industry-creating-them-nearly-ncna1231540

NEW YORK POST
— For left-wing purists, moderates — not conservatives — are the true enemy – Kevin D. Williamson
https://nypost.com/2020/07/18/for-left-wing-purists-moderates-are-the-true-enemy/

MARKET WATCH
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Hate-filled Trump-haters blame Trump for “COVID-19 discrimination” against Asians and against Blacks.
https://www.marketwatch.com/story/why-asian-and-black-americans-continue-to-experience-covid-19-related-discrimination-and-what-you-can-do-about-it-2020-07-10

WASHINGTON MONTHLY
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: A hate-filled Republican-hater promotes hatred against Republicans.
https://washingtonmonthly.com/2020/07/17/the-gops-self-perpetuating-racist-wheel-of-death/

NEWSWEEK
— America Was Not Conceived in Racism – RYAN P. WILLIAMS
https://www.newsweek.com/america-was-not-conceived-racism-opinion-1518091
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: A hate-filled Trump-hater says “Trump Stokes ‘Defund Police’ Fears in New Tough-on-Crime Campaign Message.”
https://www.newsweek.com/trump-stokes-defund-police-fears-new-tough-crime-campaign-message-1518783

GUARDIAN
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: A hate-filled Trump-hater says “Trump’s embrace of Goya is another cynical attempt to use Hispanics as props.”
https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2020/jul/18/trump-goya-hispanic-election-joshua-rivera

July 18 Morning Edition

ABC7
— AS THE DEMOCRAT PARTY’S STRANGLEHOLD ON CHICAGO TIGHTENS: DISGUSTING, TRAGIC: Chicago Columbus statue protest: Elected officials, activists to condemn Chicago Police Department actions after Grant Park rally escalates, some hospitalized (DIERSEN: Those who side with those who attempted to pull the statue down are filled with hatred against those who are law enforcement officers, Trump supporters, conservative, patriotic, Republican, American, White, male, older, heterosexual, married, non-poor, gun owners, Christian, Italian American, German American, and/or those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.)
https://abc7chicago.com/community-events/chicago-officials-activists-to-condemn-cpd-response-to-columbus-statue-protest/6323279/
(FROM THE ARTICLE: Ald. Carlos Ramirez-Rosa said, “Black and Indigenous Chicagoans and people from all across the city came together to do what our so-called progressive mayor refused and failed to do.” Ald. Daniel La Spata said, “Chicago may be the only ‘liberal’ city willing to brutalize Black and brown youth to protect a symbol of white supremacy.” At 9 a.m., several aldermen and Illinois officials plan to condemn CPD’s response to the protest. “Social media and press reports from Friday night confirmed that SWAT buses, pepper spray, and press suppression resulted in severe injuries to young protestors,” a statement said. United Working Families members Alderman Carlos Rosa, Ald. Byron Sigcho Lopez, Cook County Commissioner Brandon Johnson, state Rep. Delia Ramirez, state Sen. Robert Peters, and Democratic Nominee Lakesia Collins plan to attend. Supportive elected officials who are unable to attend include Ald. Rossana Rodriguez Sanchez, Ald. Daniel La Spata, and Ald. Jeanette Taylor, the statement said. Participating organizations include Black Youth Project 100, Black Lives Matter Chicago, Chi-Nations Youth Council, the Black Abolitionist Network and United Working Families. The Italian American Human Relations Foundation of Chicago also responded to the protest, saying in part “This was the work of evil minded people. They have been fueled by an educational system too lax in its reliance on a poor curriculum re the education of the legacy of Columbus, and abetted by the majority of the media who refuse to question the baseless revisionist history of the Columbus saga.”)
— AS THE DEMOCRAT PARTY’S STRANGLEHOLD ON CHICAGO TIGHTENS: DISGUSTING, TRAGIC: Chicago weekend violence leaves 34 shot, 5 dead; pregnant woman, teens hurt
https://abc7chicago.com/34-shot-5-killed-in-chicago-weekend-violence/6323204/
— AS THE DEMOCRAT PARTY’S STRANGLEHOLD ON CHICAGO TIGHTENS: DISGUSTING, TRAGIC: Department store looted by large group on Mag Mile
https://abc7chicago.com/mag-mile-department-store-looted-police/6323117/?cmp=emc-wls-news-headlines-7/18/2020
(FROM THE ARTICLE: A large group looted a department store Friday on the Magnificent Mile. The group, estimated to be between 50 and 80 people, broke out the front display windows of the store at 11:51 p.m. in the 900 block of North Michigan Avenue, according to Chicago police. Bloomingdale’s is located in that block at 900 N. Michigan, however, damage could be seen at the Salvatore Ferragamo store. An unknown number of people entered the store and took merchandise, police said. No one is in custody as Area Three detectives investigate.)

NBC5
— AS THE DEMOCRAT PARTY’S STRANGLEHOLD ON CHICAGO TIGHTENS: DISGUSTING, TRAGIC: 18 Officers Hurt During Clashes Near Columbus Statue Friday
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/chicago-police-18-officers-hurt-during-clashes-near-columbus-statue-friday/2307356/
— AS THE DEMOCRAT PARTY’S STRANGLEHOLD ON CHICAGO TIGHTENS: DISGUSTING, TRAGIC: Police and Protesters Clash at Grant Park, Christopher Columbus Statue Vandalized Four officers were injured during a clash with protesters, fire officials said – Natalie Martinez (DIERSEN: This is a hate crime.)
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/large-protest-at-christopher-columbus-statue-in-grant-park/2307222/
— Lightfoot Doubles Down on ‘Karen’ Comment, Slams President Trump On Thursday, White House Press Secretary Kayleigh McEnany referred to Lightfoot as a “derelict mayor”
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/lightfoot-doubles-down-on-karen-comment-slams-president-trump/2307044/

CBS2
— AS THE DEMOCRAT PARTY’S STRANGLEHOLD ON CHICAGO TIGHTENS: DISGUSTING, TRAGIC: Large Crowd Smash Front Windows, Loots Magnificent Mile Ferragamo Store
https://chicago.cbslocal.com/2020/07/18/large-crowd-smash-front-windows-loots-magnificent-mile-ferragamo-store/

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— Boss Madigan can see what’s coming and like Chicago’s top fed says, ‘It’s not good’ – JOHN KASS
https://www.chicagotribune.com/columns/john-kass/ct-michael-madigan-comed-illinois-kass-20200718-d5kzsdujabfcnbpw6kfrggj2ne-story.html
— BEYOND DISGUSTING, BEYOND TRAGIC: Marijuana sales predicted to surpass $15 billion by end of 2020 – BRENDAN BURES (DIERSEN: The more pot that is sold in your municipality, in your township, in your county, in Illinois, and in America, the sooner that your municipality, your township, your county, Illinois, and America will crash and burn.)
https://www.chicagotribune.com/marijuana/sns-tft-marijuana-sales-predictions-2020-20200717-ecoy3zdx7nehxkfhgibmkjsqmm-story.html
— To stop the bloodshed, focus on Chicago’s hot spots – EDDIE BOCANEGRA
https://www.chicagotribune.com/opinion/commentary/ct-opinion-chicago-homicides-violence-prevention-20200717-wxmoa7zf2ndbrnksurwpereq6y-story.html
— United, union strike deal to limit number of pilots affected by mass furloughs in October – LAUREN ZUMBACH (DIERSEN: To deal with Republican-led budget cuts during the 1980s and 1990s, the Democrats who ran GAO got rid of their employees who were Republican, White, male, and/or non-veteran who they had not promoted to GS-13 (currently $101,176) by age 25, GS-14 (currently $119,559) by age 30, GS-15 (currently $140,634) by age 35, and Senior Executive Service (currently $170,800) by age 40. It is called Affirmative Action, Diversity, Inclusion, political affiliation discrimination, reverse discrimination, age discrimination, and up-or-out.)
https://www.chicagotribune.com/coronavirus/ct-coronavirus-united-airlines-pilots-union-furloughs-20200717-m3e5p2f5ejeexbgkk2w3johily-story.html
— President Trump calls Chicago, New York ‘stupidly run’ when Fox News host asked about violent crime in both cities – LISA DONOVAN
https://www.chicagotribune.com/politics/ct-trump-calls-chicago-stupidly-run-city-20200717-wudjgyaifzcqxjemsgr2u63dhm-story.html
— Portland mayor demands Trump remove militarized federal agents from city after some detained people on city streets – AP
https://www.chicagotribune.com/nation-world/ct-nw-portland-federal-law-enforcement-20200717-ih6jkar4vfbexi5amnitthlwku-story.html

SPRINGFIELD STATE JOURNAL REGISTER
— A history of corruption (DIERSEN: Corrupt voters vote for corrupt politicians.)
https://www.sj-r.com/news/20200717/history-of-corruption

HERALD & REVIEW
— State agency that regulates ComEd will continue to be run by relative of an alleged player in bribery scheme – Stacy St. Clair
https://herald-review.com/news/state-and-regional/state-agency-that-regulates-comed-will-continue-to-be-run-by-relative-of-an-alleged/article_34699253-f872-5453-a6cb-10416b4c463b.html

EFFINGHAM DAILY NEWS
— ‘Back the Blue’ event postponed due to increasing COVID-19 cases in Effingham County (DIERSEN: If a Back the Blue rally was held in your municipality, in your township, or in your county, would Republican activists, candidates, elected officials, party leaders, major donors, political consultants, campaign managers, etc. attend?)
https://www.effinghamdailynews.com/news/local_news/back-the-blue-event-postponed-due-to-increasing-covid-19-cases-in-effingham-county/article_673cf7f4-c84c-11ea-a88f-ffe36a8bd8de.html

NIU TODAY & PEORIA PATCH
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Trump-haters promote Trump-haters. Trump-haters use BLM to promote hatred against Trump.
https://www.niutoday.info/2020/07/17/niu-graduate-a-driving-force-behind-dekalbs-black-lives-matter-movement/
https://patch.com/illinois/peoria/calendar/event/20200726/859381/black-lives-matter-rally-and-march-at-stevenson-school-park

EVANSTON ROUND TABLE
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Democrats use Black history to promote hatred against Republicans.
https://evanstonroundtable.com/Content/Schools/Schools/Article/Evanston-Activist-Meleika-Gardner-Aims-to-Put-Illinois-on-the-Right-Side-of-History-with-HB4954/16/27/18279

FOX ILLINOIS
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Portland mayor sides with criminals.
https://foxillinois.com/news/nation-world/mayor-of-portland-to-trump-get-your-troops-out-of-the-city-1

MCHENRY COUNTY BLOG
— DELOUSE AND DEGERM
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/07/18/message-of-the-day-intense/
— IL-14: Jim Oberweis Fundraiser Wednesday in Woodstock
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/07/18/il-14-jim-oberweis-fundraiser-wednesday-in-woodstock/
— Skillicorn Calls for Madigan’s Resignation and for Return of His $250,000 in Campaign Financing to Opponent Ness
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/07/17/skillicorn-calls-for-madigans-resignation-and-for-rrturn-of-his-250000-in-campaign-financing-to-opponent-ness/
— JoAnn Cunningham Sentenced to 35 Years for Murder of Son AJ Freund, Must Serve All-Sentencing Orders
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/07/17/joann-cunningham-sentenced-to-35-years-for-murder-of-son-aj-freund-must-serve-all/
— Criminal Charge against Com Ed Tied to Mike Madigan-Document
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/07/17/criminal-charge-against-com-ed-tied-to-mike-madigan/

ILLINOIS FAMILY ACTION
— The Black Lives Matter Agenda Is Racist And Anti-Semitic. Why Are Politicians Embracing It? – Daniel Horowitz
https://illinoisfamilyaction.org/2020/07/the-black-lives-matter-agenda-is-racist-and-anti-semitic-why-are-politicians-embracing-it/

ILLINOIS FAMILY INSTITUTE
— Black Lives Matter is a Marxist anti-Family Group – Alex Newman
https://illinoisfamily.org/marriage/black-lives-matter-is-a-marxist-anti-family-group/

TOWNHALL
— Democrats’ Religion of the Tyrannical Woke – Susan Stamper Brown
https://townhall.com/columnists/susanstamperbrown/2020/07/18/democrats-religion-of-the-tyrannical-woke-n2572707

JP MEDIA
— CHICAGO UNDER SIEGE: Antifa Rioters Throw Cans, Shoot Fireworks at Cops in Battle for Columbus Statue – TYLER O’NEIL
https://pjmedia.com/news-and-politics/tyler-o-neil/2020/07/18/columbus-was-a-murderer-rioters-shout-as-they-shoot-fireworks-at-police-in-chicago-n658290

NATIONAL REVIEW
— The Revolution Is Winning – ANDREW C. MCCARTHY (DIERSEN: How successful have the BLM/LGBTQ promoters in your municipality been in promoting hatred in your municipality against those in your municipality who are law enforcement officers, Trump supporters, conservative, patriotic, Republican, American, White, male, older, heterosexual, married, non-poor, gun owners, Protestant, German American, draft avoiders, and those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time?)
https://www.nationalreview.com/2020/07/the-revolution-is-winning/

ONE NEWS NOW
— Radical Islamic influence at all levels of politics: Middle East expert – J.M. Phelps
https://onenewsnow.com/national-security/2020/07/17/radical-islamic-influence-at-all-levels-of-politics-middle-east-expert

EPOCH TIMES
— Morale of Officers Takes a Hit Amid Calls to Defund Departments: Police Groups – JANITA KAN
https://www.theepochtimes.com/morale-of-officers-takes-a-hit-amid-calls-to-defund-departments-police-groups_3425959.html

THE HILL
— DISGUSTING, TRAGIC: Artists install anti-Trump living statues around DC – ALICIA COHN (DIERSEN: What would the leaders of your municipality do if hate-filled Trump-haters installed Trump-hating statutes in your municipality?)
https://thehill.com/homenews/news/507877-artists-install-anti-trump-living-statues-around-dc
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Democrats use predictions of Democrat victories to promote Democrat victories.
https://thehill.com/homenews/campaign/507872-the-hills-campaign-report-cook-shifts-various-house-races-toward-democrats

NBC NEWS
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Hate-filled Trump-haters promote boycott against Goya
https://www.nbcnews.com/news/latino/latinos-boycotting-goya-say-it-s-not-about-politics-it-n1234052

CNBC
— Delta seeks to cut pilots’ minimum pay to avoid furloughs for a year – Leslie Josephs (DIERSEN: To deal with Republican-led budget cuts during the 1980s and 1990s, the Democrats who ran GAO got rid of their employees who were Republican, White, male, and/or non-veteran who they had not promoted to GS-13 (currently $101,176) by age 25, GS-14 (currently $119,559) by age 30, GS-15 (currently $140,634) by age 35, and Senior Executive Service (currently $170,800) by age 40. It is called Affirmative Action, Diversity, Inclusion, political affiliation discrimination, reverse discrimination, age discrimination, and up-or-out.)
https://www.cnbc.com/2020/07/17/delta-seeks-to-cut-pilots-minimum-pay-to-avoid-furloughs-for-a-year.html

YAHOO NEWS
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: America-haters promote hatred of America.
https://www.yahoo.com/gma/historians-debate-americas-sordid-history-racism-confederate-monuments-130706167–abc-news-topstories.html

NEW YORK TIMES
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: A hate-filled Trump-hater promotes hatred against Trump and against his supporters.
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/07/18/us/politics/trump-base.html
— FRONT PAGE TOP OF FOLD: DIERSEN HEADLINE: Portland mayor sides with criminals.
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/07/17/us/portland-protests.html

NBC NEW YORK
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Blue paint thrown on a symbol of hate.
https://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/local/vandals-arrested-after-throwing-blue-paint-on-black-lives-matter-mural-outside-trump-tower/2519211/

WASHINGTON POST
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: America-haters want to flood American universities with citizens of foreign countries.
https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2020/07/17/trump-era-racist-rhetoric-makes-chinese-students-us-less-supportive-democracy/
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Hate-filled Trump-haters want politicians to pander to Hispanics.
https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2020/07/17/joe-biden-has-an-enthusiasm-problem-with-hispanic-voters-its-even-worse-trump/

NEW YORK POST
— OUTSTANDING: Blue Lives Matter releases video ‘standing up for officers’ nationwide – Dean Balsamini
https://nypost.com/2020/07/18/blue-lives-matter-releases-video-standing-up-for-officers/

HERALD NET
— OUTSTANDING: Backing the blue: A call to speak out draws more than 200 A rally in support of police touches on many other topics; counter demonstrators kept at a distance. – Ian Davis-Leonard
https://www.heraldnet.com/news/backing-the-blue-a-call-to-speak-out-draws-more-than-200/

LEDGER
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Hate-filled Trump-haters crow about their success in using BLM to promote hatred against Trump.
https://www.theledger.com/news/20200718/why-black-lives-matter-movement-attracted-suburban-white-support-in-jupiter-and-wellington

OUTSIDE THE BELTWAY
— Demography is Destiny – JAMES JOYNER (DIERSEN: Democrats promote members of the following groups because they vote for Democrats: 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-rich people, anti-gun owners, anti-Protestant, anti-German Americans, anti-draft avoiders, anti-those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time, minorities, women, young people, poor people, LGBTQers, stoners, boozers, gamblers, those who lack education, those who lack job skills, those who have financial problems, those who have health problems, homeless people, illegals, criminals, etc. I should write a book about those who have focused on encouraging members of the aforesaid groups to come to and to stay in Illinois, DuPage County, Milton Township, Wheaton, and Wheaton’s West District.)
https://www.outsidethebeltway.com/demography-is-destiny/

GM AUTHORITY
— Chevrolet Among Top American Brands For Customer Loyalty – SAM MCEACHERN
https://gmauthority.com/blog/2020/07/chevrolet-among-top-american-brands-for-customer-loyalty/

GUARDIAN
— AS THE DEMOCRAT PARTY’S STRANGLEHOLD ON CHICAGO TIGHTENS: DISGUSTING, TRAGIC: Chicago cops clash with protesters trying to tear down Columbus statue: At least four Chicago officers are injured and rioters are arrested as demonstrators shoot fireworks in violent standoff
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-8535751/Protesters-hurl-fireworks-cops-protest-Christopher-Columbus-statue-Chicago.html

July 17 Morning Edition

ABC7
— Gov. JB Pritzker files lawsuit seeking face mask order for Illinois schools – AP
https://abc7chicago.com/education/pritzker-lawsuit-seeks-face-mask-order-for-illinois-schools/6321112/

NBC5
— ‘Hey, Karen’: Lightfoot Tells White House Press Secretary to Watch Her Mouth White House press secretary Kaleigh McEnany said Monday Lightfoot is doing a “very poor job” at protecting the streets of Chicago
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/national-international/hey-karen-lightfoot-tells-white-house-press-secretary-to-watch-her-mouth/2306478/
— Mail Could Be Delayed as New Postal Boss Pushes Cost-Cutting The memo cites deep revenue losses from a decade-long decline in mail deliveries that has been exacerbated by the coronavirus pandemic – Matthew Daly
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/national-international/mail-could-be-delayed-as-new-postal-boss-pushes-cost-cutting/2306017/

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— FRONT PAGE TOP OF FOLD WITH BIG COLOR PICTURE: DISGUSTING, TRAGIC: Pot pushers push pot.
https://www.chicagotribune.com/marijuana/illinois/ct-illinois-marijuana-hemp-greenhouse-20200717-7a52vspkzzhwzgplxg2f56fvfy-story.html
— Democrats in 3 closely watched Illinois congressional races have distinct money advantage over GOP rivals, records show – RICK PEARSON
https://www.chicagotribune.com/politics/ct-illinois-congressional-campaigns-finance-20200717-imrp2hqjnvg4ppscw6tsu5w6e4-story.html
— Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot calls White House spokeswoman Kayleigh McEnany ‘Karen’ in latest round of vitriol
https://www.chicagotribune.com/politics/ct-chicago-mayor-lori-lightfoot-calls-kayleigh-mcenany-karen-20200717-jiepxhfdjrba3ivuhqu5it6nq4-story.html
— Speaker Madigan dings Trump on ethics. Fine. But how about a mirror? – Editorial
https://www.chicagotribune.com/opinion/editorials/ct-edit-madigan-corruption-investigation-trump-stone-20200716-x6tbm6hqzfdltefrxok5a6snaa-story.html
— USA Today says column by White House trade adviser Peter Navarro criticizing Dr. Anthony Fauci didn’t meet its fact-checking standards – AP (DIERSEN: According to my critics/opponents, all government and political news and commentary falls short of their standards except for the government and political news and commentary that they put out or bless.)
https://www.chicagotribune.com/coronavirus/ct-nw-ct-nw-anthony-fauci-peter-navarro-20200716-ltwxsgsszbhpjas6hbw5tu2z5y-story.html
— FRONT PAGE TOP OF FOLD: Illinois Wesleyan University drops religion, French, Italian and anthropology, over objections of alumni and faculty. Other liberal arts programs will be altered. – ELYSSA CHERNEY (DIERSEN: All the courses that I took at NIU 1969-1970, UIC in 1971, Loyola 1972-1976, DePaul 1976-1980, Roosevelt 1980-1981, and IIT 1992-1997 were “career-oriented.”)
https://www.chicagotribune.com/news/ct-illinois-wesleyan-university-liberal-arts-program-cuts-20200716-yo337lghgrdmnpdl4xhfarzqe4-story.html
(FROM THE ARTICLE: Illinois Wesleyan University, a small college historically known for its liberal arts programs, will stop offering degrees in religion, anthropology, French and Italian as part of an effort to adapt to growing student demand for career-oriented classes. The university’s board of trustees on Thursday unanimously approved the cuts, which will affect the jobs of nine faculty members. The board also voted to alter the sociology, music and philosophy departments, possibly by incorporating more interdisciplinary collaboration.)

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— Some clients of high-end Chicago brothel have ties to law enforcement, government: court filing Jessica Nesbitt, who allegedly ran the business, is balking at giving prosecutors her customers’ names, given their “positions of prestige in the community.” – Jon Seidel
https://chicago.suntimes.com/crime/2020/7/16/21326979/some-clients-high-end-chicago-brothel-have-ties-law-enforcement-government-court-filing

DAILY HERALD
— Black Lives Matter demonstrators call out Dist. 211 – Mark Welsh (DIERSEN: How soon, if not already, will your school district surrender to BLM and to LBGTQ and officially agree to crank out hate-filled students who are full of hatred not only against Trump, but 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, Protestant, German American, draft avoiders, and those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time?)
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20200716/black-lives-matter-demonstrators-call-out-dist-211
— Act helps assure reliable local news – Dean Ridings (DIERSEN: GOPUSA ILLINOIS emails continue to keep Illinois Republicans up to date.)
https://www.dailyherald.com/discuss/20200717/act-helps-assure-reliable-local-news
(FROM THE ARTICLE: Now, Congress will get the opportunity to pass a relief measure that protects your access to trustworthy local news, helps grow local businesses through ads placed in local news media — and rewards you for subscribing to a newspaper like this one. The Local Journalism Sustainability Act, introduced on Thursday, is a bipartisan bill co-sponsored by U.S. Representatives Ann Kirkpatrick, a Democrat from Arizona, and Dan Newhouse, a Republican from Washington state. In brief, the legislation provides for tax credits for subscribing to a local newspaper, payroll credit for paying journalists who provide local news, and credit for advertising in local newspapers and local media. This act responds to the insidious way the pandemic has deeply damaged American communities in a malevolent cycle.)

CRAIN’S CHICAGO BUSINESS
— Feds charge ComEd with bribery The utility admits to paying associates of Speaker Madigan to influence legislation in Springfield. – STEVE DANIELS
https://www.chicagobusiness.com/utilities/feds-charge-comed-bribery

WTTW
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: DISGUSTING, TRAGIC: Democrats want minorities to be pot pushers.
https://news.wttw.com/2020/07/16/holdup-delaying-people-color-profiting-legal-pot

WBBM
— Lightfoot Calls Trump Press Secretary ‘Karen’ And Tells Her, ‘Watch Your Mouth’
https://wbbm780.radio.com/articles/lightfoot-to-trump-press-aide-watch-your-mouth

FOX ILLINOIS
— Barr says US now overly reliant on Chinese goods, services – AP
https://foxillinois.com/news/nation-world/barr-says-us-now-overly-reliant-on-chinese-goods-services
— Mary Trump book already nearing 1 million sales – AP
https://foxillinois.com/news/entertainment/mary-trump-book-already-nearing-1-million-sales
— Pelosi urges Trump to ‘ask for directions’ on virus crisis (DIERSEN: Of course, my critics/opponents want me to ask them for directions a) on which articles that I should link to in GOPUSA ILLINOIS emails and b) on what comments that I should make on those articles. Because I refuse to serve as one of their operatives or as one of their dupes, they focus on a) stopping me from sending out the emails and b) stopping everyone from reading the emails. I should write a book about my critics/opponents. Better yet, I should sue them.)
https://foxillinois.com/news/nation-world/senate-democrats-seek-aid-for-black-americans-in-virus-bill

NPR ILLINOIS
— Sales Of Guns To First Time Owners Rise Amid COVID-19 Pandemic – CHRIS ARNOLD (DIERSEN: Ever-increasingly, hate-filled Trump-haters promote hatred against those who are law enforcement officers, Trump supporters, conservative, patriotic, Republican, American, White, male, older, heterosexual, married, non-poor, gun owners, Protestant, German American, draft avoiders, and those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.)
https://www.nprillinois.org/post/sales-guns-first-time-owners-rise-amid-covid-19-pandemic#stream/0

ELMHURST PATCH
— Is Elmhurst Politician Right On Police Defunding Claim? County board member says Elmhurst’s Pete DiCianni is wrong when he says she supports defunding police. – David Giuliani
https://patch.com/illinois/elmhurst/elmhurst-politician-right-police-defunding-claim

MCHENRY COUNTY BLOG
— Com Ed Admits Bribery to Influence Legislation
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/07/17/com-ed-admits-bribery-to-influence-legislation/
— Sheriff Looking at Lakewood Text Instructions to Police
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/07/17/sheriff-looking-at-lakewood-text-instructions-to-police/
— Thinking Outside the Mass Transit Farebox: Enlist Uber, Lyft
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/07/17/thinking-outside-the-mass-transit-farebox-enlist-uber-lyft/
— Knights of Columbus Take Offense at Attacks on Catholic Statues
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/07/17/knights-of-columbus-take-offense-at-attacks-on-catholic-statues/
— IL-06/IL-14: Underwood and Casten Have over $3 Million in the Bank for the Fall *UPDATE: Jim Oberweis Statement on Q2 Fundraising*
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/07/16/il-06-il-14-underwood-and-casten-have-over-3-million-in-the-bank-for-the-fall/

ILLINOIS LEAKS
— Governor Pritzker admits doubt on authority to issue executive orders – KIRK ALLEN
https://edgarcountywatchdogs.com/2020/07/governor-pritzker-admits-doubt-on-authority-to-issue-executive-orders/

ILLINOIS FAMILY INSTITUTE
— Leftists Canceling and Cannibalizing Their Own – Laurie Higgins (DIERSEN: I should write a book about those who falsely paint themselves as being religious, conservative, and/or Republican to give themselves standing to destroy individuals, organizations, companies, and governments that are religious, conservative, and/or Republican. I would focus on those who have lots of religious, government, political, and/or financial clout in Wheaton, Milton Township, DuPage County, and Illinois. I would focus on past and present leaders of the Milton Township Republican Organization, DuPage County Republican Central Committee, Illinois Republican Party, Wheaton, Milton Township, DuPage County, Illinois, TAPROOT Republicans of Illinois, Wheaton Chamber of Commerce, Illinois Center Right Coalition, American Association of Political Consultants Midwest Chapter, etc.)
https://illinoisfamily.org/marriage/leftists-canceling-and-cannibalizing-their-own/

ILLINOIS REVIEW
— COMED TO PAY $200M TO END INVESTIGATION INTO BRIBERY SCHEME WITH IL HOUSE SPEAKER
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2020/07/comed-to-pay-200m-to-end-investigation-into-bribery-scheme-with-il-house-speaker.html
— WHY US ELECTION BOILS DOWN TO A CHOICE BETWEEN TRUMP OR SOCIAL ANARCHY
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2020/07/why-us-election-boils-down-to-a-choice-between-trump-or-social-anarchy.html

CAPITOL FAX
— ComEd agrees to pay $200 million to resolve federal criminal investigation that implicates Speaker Madigan
https://capitolfax.com/2020/07/17/comed-agrees-to-pay-200-million-to-resolve-federal-criminal-investigation-that-implicates-speaker-madigan/
— Feds asked assessor for information on Pritzker’s property tax break as well as several others
https://capitolfax.com/2020/07/17/feds-asked-assessor-for-information-on-pritzkers-property-tax-break-as-well-as-several-others/

WASHINGTON EXAMINER
— DACA rescission 2.0 is good policy. Amnesty is not – Lora Ries & Charles Stimson & Hans von Spakovsky
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/opinion/daca-rescission-2-0-is-good-policy-amnesty-is-not

FOX NEWS
— DNC spokesperson insists Biden ‘does not support defunding the police’ after law enforcement group backs Trump Biden previously said some police funds should ‘absolutely’ be redirected – Yael Halon
https://www.foxnews.com/media/joe-biden-defunding-police-dnc-xochitl-hinojosa

BREITBART
— Microsoft, Tech Investors Promote ‘Dreamers’ to Preserve Supply of Visa Workers – NEIL MUNRO
https://www.breitbart.com/economy/2020/07/16/microsoft-tech-investors-promote-dreamers-to-preserve-supply-of-visa-workers/
— AG Barr: China Waging ‘Economic Blitzkrieg’ to Replace U.S. as Top Superpower – EDWIN MORA
https://www.breitbart.com/national-security/2020/07/16/ag-barr-china-waging-economic-blitzkrieg-to-replace-u-s-as-top-superpower/

BLAZE
— Chicago mayor calls Kayleigh McEnany a ‘Karen’ and the Trump campaign shoots back a fiery response – CARLOS GARCIA
https://www.theblaze.com/news/mcenany-lightfoot-chicago-crime-feud
(FROM THE ARTICLE: The president’s 2020 campaign digital director fired back at Lightfoot with a collection of statistics on the crime affecting the residents of Chicago. “Black people are being murdered at a record rate in Chicago. The violence and death is out of control… 64 shot & 11 killed just last weekend. 373 have been killed just this year, a 35% increase,” tweeted Gary Coby. “Here is the Mayor, who is a total failure at stopping this violence,” Coby added.)

NATIONAL REVIEW
— Biden Spokesman Accuses Trump of ‘Openly Embracing the Causes of White Supremacists’ – ZACHARY EVANS (DIERSEN: Democrats openly embrace the causes of individuals, organizations, companies, governments, and countries that hate 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, Protestant, German American, draft avoiders, and those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.)
https://www.nationalreview.com/news/biden-spokesman-accuses-trump-of-openly-embracing-the-causes-of-white-supremacists/

EPOCH TIMES
— Barr Slams Hollywood, Big Tech for ‘Kowtowing’ to Communist China Over Profits – CATHY HE
https://www.theepochtimes.com/ag-barr-slams-hollywood-big-tech-for-kowtowing-to-communist-china-over-profits_3426696.html

CAMPUS REFORM
— ‘Trained Marxists’ BLM founders say Trump admin is ‘white supremacist’ – Eduardo Neret
https://www.campusreform.org/?ID=15260&
— DISGUSTING, TRAGIC: Young Americans still support Black Lives Matter after hearing about the group’s radical ties – Eduardo Neret
https://www.campusreform.org/?ID=15287

COLLEGE FIX
— Trump administration was right to bar online foreign students from the U.S. – Matt Lamb
https://www.thecollegefix.com/trump-administration-was-right-to-bar-online-foreign-students-from-the-u-s/

ROLL CALL
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Hate-filled Republican-haters illegally encourage citizens of foreign countries to illegally bring their children to America illegally.
https://www.rollcall.com/2020/07/17/most-americans-want-to-help-dreamers-trump-shouldnt-stand-in-the-way/

POLITICO
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: DISGUSTING, OUTRAGEOUS, TRAGIC, UNACCEPTABLE: Federal employees are free to promote BLM, that is, they are free to promote hatred against individuals, organizations, companies, governments, and countries that are law enforcement officers, Trump supporters, conservative, patriotic, Republican, American, White, male, older, heterosexual, married, non-poor, gun owners, Protestant, German American, draft avoiders, and those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.
https://www.politico.com/news/2020/07/16/trump-special-counsel-black-lives-matter-366177

CNN
— Police groups want to paint a ‘Blue Lives Matter’ street mural in New York City, too – Allen Kim
https://www.cnn.com/2020/07/16/us/blue-lives-matter-mural-nyc-trnd/index.html

NEW YORK TIMES
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: BLM promotes hatred not only against Trump, but 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, Protestant, German American, draft avoiders, and those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/07/16/arts/design/black-lives-matter-murals-new-york.html
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/07/16/us/federal-employees-black-lives-matter.html
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/07/16/us/sidewalk-chalk-police-selah-washington.html
— USA Today, After Fracas, Says Op-Ed Attacking Fauci Fell Short of Standards An article by Peter Navarro, a top Trump aide, prompted disavowals from the White House and, now, a mea culpa from USA Today. – Michael M. Grynbaum (DIERSEN: According to my critics/opponents, all government and political news and commentary falls short of their standards except for the government and political news and commentary that they put out or bless.)
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/07/16/business/media/usa-today-peter-navarro-fauci.html
— Letting Your Insurer Ride Shotgun, for a Discounted Rate Most big car insurers offer apps that monitor your driving, and one start-up requires it. The trade-off in privacy is a premium that could be substantially cheaper for safe drivers. – Paul Stenquist (DIERSEN: Because I drive my 1972 Chevy Corvette, 1996 Ford Thunderbird LX, 2005 Chevy Corvette, 2013 Dodge Charger R/T Max, and 2016 Ford Mustang so few miles, I would pay far less insurance if I was charged $1 per mile.)
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/07/16/business/car-insurance-app-discounts.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: How soon, if not already will, the hate-filled leaders of your municipality paint BLM, LGBTQ, and other hate-filled things on the streets of your municipality?
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/07/16/us/sidewalk-chalk-police-selah-washington.html

WASHINGTON POST
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Hate-filled Trump-haters say “Trump faces rising disapproval and widespread distrust on coronavirus.”
https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/trump-faces-rising-disapproval-and-widespread-distrust-on-coronavirus-post-abc-poll-finds/2020/07/16/04aa9db2-c79d-11ea-a99f-3bbdffb1af38_story.html

NEW YORK POST
— OUTSTANDING: Cop group asks de Blasio to paint ‘Blue Lives Matter’ street mural – Craig McCarthy
https://nypost.com/2020/07/16/cop-group-asks-de-blasio-to-paint-blue-lives-matter-street-mural/
— DISGUSTING, TRAGIC, UNACCEPTABLE: Teaching hate under the guise of ‘inclusion’ — in the US Army – Hans Von Spakovsky and Charles Stimson
https://nypost.com/2020/07/16/teaching-hate-under-the-guise-of-inclusion-in-the-us-army/
— DISGUSTING, TRAGIC, UNACCEPTABLE: Obscene federal ‘diversity training’ scam prospers — even under Trump – Christopher F. Rufo
https://nypost.com/2020/07/16/obscene-federal-diversity-training-scam-prospers-even-under-trump/

WASHINGTON POST
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: A hate-filled Trump-hater “says she heard her uncle Donald use the n-word.”
https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/mary-trump-says-she-heard-her-uncle-donald-use-the-n-word/2020/07/16/5e78f39c-c7bc-11ea-b037-f9711f89ee46_story.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Hate-filled Trump-haters say “Republicans fear campaign shake-up can’t counteract Trump’s self-sabotage.”
https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/republicans-fear-campaign-shake-up-cant-counteract-trumps-self-sabotage/2020/07/16/181f5e30-c777-11ea-b037-f9711f89ee46_story.html

USA TODAY
— DISGUSTING, OUTRAGEOUS, TRAGIC, UNACCEPTABLE: Federal agency: Supporting ‘Black Lives Matter’ isn’t partisan or political – Joel Shannon (DIERSEN: BLM promotes hatred not only against Trump, but 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, Protestant, German American, draft avoiders, and those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.
https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2020/07/17/black-lives-matter-isnt-partisan-political-federal-agency-says/5452397002/

WALL STREET JOURNAL
— U.S. Coronavirus Cases Hit New Daily Record as Officials Squabble Over Mask-Wearing World-wide, a single-day record of 249,800 new infections was tallied Thursday – Chuin-Wei Yap
https://www.wsj.com/articles/coronavirus-latest-updates-07-17-2020-11594976178
— Mandatory Mask Laws Aren’t Enforced as Coronavirus Continues to Spread Some police departments refuse to enforce rules meant to slow the spread of Covid-19, while others offer polite reminders and a free face covering – Jim Carlton
https://www.wsj.com/articles/mandatory-mask-laws-arent-enforced-as-coronavirus-continues-to-spread-11594978200

BLOOMBERG
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: White-haters crow about their success in getting minorities to hate Whites. Men-haters crow about their success in getting women to hate men. Old-people haters crow about their success in getting young people to hate old people. Heterosexual-haters crow about their success in getting LGBTQers to hate heterosexuals. Rich people-haters crow about their success in getting non-rich people to hate rich people. Protestant-haters crow about their success in getting non-Protestants to hate Protestants. German American-haters crow about their success in getting non-German Americans to hate German Americans. Those who hate those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time crow about their success in getting those whose ancestors have not been in America for a long time to hate those who hate those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2020-07-17/black-lives-matter-to-spark-rise-in-race-discrimination-claims

UNION JOURNAL
— Trump Gets Big Endorsement From National Association Of Police Organizations – Carlos Christian
https://theunionjournal.com/trump-gets-big-endorsement-from-national-association-of-police-organizations/

WHDH
— OUTSTANDING: Demonstrators gather for Back the Blue rally outside State House – Frank O’Laughlin
https://whdh.com/news/demonstrators-gather-for-back-the-blue-rally-outside-state-house/

GREELEY TRIBUNE
— OUTSTANDING: Greeley, Evans hold ‘Back the Blue’ rallies on subsequent days to support police – Cuyler Meade
https://www.greeleytribune.com/2020/07/16/greeley-evans-hold-back-the-blue-rallies-on-subsequent-days-to-support-police/

PBS
— As national crises rage, Trump quietly delivers key conservative policy goals
https://www.pbs.org/newshour/show/the-policy-goals-trump-is-delivering-to-his-base-during-the-pandemic

NEW YORK MAGAZINE
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: The anti-racism training industry promotes hatred not only against Trump, but 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, Protestant, German American, draft avoiders, and those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.
https://nymag.com/intelligencer/2020/07/antiracism-training-white-fragility-robin-diangelo-ibram-kendi.html

TIME
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: If elected, BLM and LGBTQ will force Biden to use the federal government to get rid of individuals, organizations, companies, governments, and countries that are law enforcement officers, Trump supporters, conservative, patriotic, Republican, American, White, male, older, heterosexual, married, non-poor, gun owners, Protestant, German American, draft avoiders, and those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.
https://time.com/5867282/alicia-garza-black-lives-matter-biden/

NEWSEEK
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Hate-filled Trump-haters say “Majority of Americans Think Trump’s Trying to Divide America to Win Reelection.”
https://www.newsweek.com/majority-americans-think-trumps-trying-divide-america-win-reelection-poll-1518318
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: A hate-filled Trump-hater says “Mary Trump Accuses President of Using Racist Language. She’s Not the First.”
https://www.newsweek.com/mary-trump-president-racist-accusations-not-first-1518545

SALON
— Giuliani: Black Lives Matter is “spewing hatred for America”
https://www.salon.com/2020/07/17/black-lives-matter-is-spewing-hatred-for-america-a-brief-debate-with-rudy-giuliani/

GUARDIAN
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: An America-hater asks “Will Zuckerberg dump Trump, or continue to serve him?”
https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2020/jul/17/mark-zuckerberg-donald-trump-facebook-co-dependency

July 16 Evening Edition

ABC7
— Ivanka Trump defends Goya Foods post that watchdogs call unethical – AP
https://abc7chicago.com/politics/ivanka-trump-defends-goya-post-that-watchdogs-call-unethical–/6320051/

NBC5
— Trump’s Grand GOP Convention Plans Shrink as Virus Surges RNC chair Ronna McDaniel said in a letter to RNC members that only the roughly 2,500 regular delegates to the convention would be permitted to attend the opening three nights of the convention – Zeke Miller
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/national-international/gop-restricts-convention-attendance-over-coronavirus-fears/2306098/
— Illinois Reports More Than 1,200 New Coronavirus Cases, State Sets Daily Testing Record In all, 43,006 new specimens were returned to laboratories in the state, marking a new daily testing record for the state
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/coronavirus/illinois-reports-more-than-1200-new-coronavirus-cases-as-state-sets-new-daily-testing-record/2306325/

CBS2
— Illinois reports 1,257 new cases of COVID-19, including 25 additional deaths
https://www.fox32chicago.com/news/illinois-reports-1257-new-cases-of-covid-19-including-25-additional-deaths

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— DISGUSTING, TRAGIC: Marijuana shops in Naperville could be 250 feet from homes based on Planning and Zoning Commission recommendation – SUZANNE BAKER
https://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/naperville-sun/ct-nvs-naperville-pot-shop-possible-locations-st-0717-20200716-tbfqx2n5ifd3jfrbd7gwt3g5au-story.html
— Politics, connections played into hiring at Cook County agency in charge of handling property tax appeals, inspector general report finds – ALICE YIN
https://www.chicagotribune.com/news/breaking/ct-cook-county-board-of-review-inspector-general-report-20200716-htsfpirkjfhopkpauj7yvezij4-story.html

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— ‘Mild uptick’ in Illinois coronavirus cases prompts Pritzker to worry state ‘heading the wrong direction’ Following a peak month of May, daily caseloads exceeded 1,000 just twice in June. That’s already happened five times midway through July, with the state averaging about 923 new cases each day. – Mitchell Armentrout
https://chicago.suntimes.com/politics/2020/7/16/21327610/illinois-covid-cases-deaths-pritzker-reopening-july-16
— Know-who over know-how? Clout alive and kicking in Cook County Board of Review hiring, watchdog finds The inspector general found the board has no formal hiring process, hired people “despite incomplete application materials and lack of formal process,” and asks job applicants “‘who recommended you to us?’” – Rachel Hinton
https://chicago.suntimes.com/politics/2020/7/16/21327334/clout-patronage-cook-county-board-review-hiring-inspector-general-blanchard-patlak-rogers-cabonargi

DAILY HERALD
— Downtown Wheaton shopkeeper Robert Sandberg remembered for doing things his own way – Katlyn Smith (DIERSEN: Mr. Sandberg was a Republican voter in my precinct 1999-2015.)
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20200716/downtown-wheaton-shopkeeper-remembered-for-doing-things-his-own-way
(FROM THE ARTICLE: Since his death, flowers have been left outside the clothing business. His wife said Thursday it’s too soon to say what will happen to the building. “While I understand the community interest in the development of Mr. Sandburg’s building, at this time it is important to give the family time to grieve their loss,” Downtown Wheaton Association Executive Director Elle Withall said in a statement. “When the family is ready to move forward with a decision on the property the DWA will be here to offer any assistance we can to ensure the best use for the development of downtown Wheaton.” . . . A visitation will be held from 10 to 11 a.m. Saturday at Hultgren Funeral Home, 304 N. Main St., Wheaton, followed by a funeral service at 11 a.m. Only 50 attendees are allowed at any given time because of COVID-19 safety protocols. For those unable to attend, a livestream will be available on the funeral home’s website. Memorial donations can be sent to Friends of DuPage County Animal Care and Control, 120 N County Farm Road, Wheaton.)
— Illinois reports 1,257 new COVID-19 cases, 25 more deaths, tests exceed 43,000 – Marni Pyke
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20200716/illinois-reports-1257-new-covid-19-cases-25-more-deaths-tests-exceed-43000
— DuPage to dole out up to $43 million to help towns during COVID-19 crisis – Robert Sanchez
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20200716/dupage-to-dole-out-up-to-43-million-to-help-towns-during-covid-19-crisis
— Hearing in suit against stay-at-home order delayed – Rebecca Anzel
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20200716/hearing-in-suit-against-stay-at-home-order-delayed
— Juneteenth won’t be a DuPage County holiday in 2021 – Robert Sanchez
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20200716/juneteenth-wont-be-a-dupage-county-holiday-in-2021

BELLEVILLE NEWS DEMOCRAT
— Pritzker lawsuit seeks face mask order for Illinois schools – AP
https://www.bnd.com/news/article244288002.html

CHICAGO PATCH
— Poll Results: 40 Percent Say They Don’t Get Mail For Days, Weeks “The U.S. Postal Service is a disgrace. Speaking for my community, we are sick and tired of the excuses,” Ald. Matt O’Shea says. – Mark Konkol
https://patch.com/illinois/chicago/poll-results-40-percent-say-they-dont-get-mail-days-weeks

MCHENRY COUNTY BLOG
— Jack Franks Takes $66,915 from Campaign Fund for Legal Fees
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/07/16/jack-franks-takes-66915-from-campaign-fund-for-legal-fees/
— McHenry County Democrats Have $29,500 in the Bank
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/07/16/mchenry-county-democrats-have-29500-in-the-bank/
— IL-06/IL-14: Underwood and Casten Have over $3 Million in the Bank for the Fall
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/07/16/il-06-il-14-underwood-and-casten-have-over-3-million-in-the-bank-for-the-fall/
— Races–Who’s Running for What in McHenry County
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/07/16/races-whos-running-for-what/

CAPITOL FAX
— Our sorry state: 14.6 percent unemployment rate; 946,400 still collecting benefits
https://capitolfax.com/2020/07/16/our-sorry-state-146-percent-unemployment-rate-946400-still-collecting-benefits/
— Gov. Pritzker, Dr. Ezike, Superintendent Ayala sue three schools over refusal to impose mask requirement
https://capitolfax.com/2020/07/16/gov-pritzker-dr-ezike-superintendent-ayala-sue-three-schools-over-refusal-to-impose-mask-requirement/
— 1,257 new cases, 25 additional deaths, 3.1 percent positivity rate
https://capitolfax.com/2020/07/16/1257-new-cases-25-additional-deaths-31-percent-positivity-rate/

BREITBART
— Mayor Lori Lightfoot: Chicago Needs More Gun Control – AWR HAWKINS
https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2020/07/16/mayor-lori-lightfoot-chicago-needs-more-gun-control/
— Catholics Hold Vigil at Virgin Mary Statue Torched by Vandals – ASHLEY OLIVER
https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2020/07/15/watch-catholics-hold-vigil-at-virgin-mary-statue-torched-by-vandals/
— Chattanooga Beheading of Virgin Mary Statue Is Latest Attack on Catholic Church – JOHN NOLTE
https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2020/07/16/nolte-chattanooga-beheading-of-virgin-mary-statue-is-latest-attack-on-catholic-church/
— ‘Good Shepherd’ Jesus Statue Decapitated Inside Florida Church – JOSHUA CAPLAN
https://www.breitbart.com/faith/2020/07/16/photo-jesus-statue-decapitated-inside-florida-church/

NEWSMAX
— DISGUSTING, OUTRAGEOUS: Federal Watchdog: Black Lives Matter Is Not a Political Activity – Marisa Herman (DIERSEN: BLM is anti-Republican, anti-Trump, anti-conservative, anti-patriotic, anti-American, anti-White, anti-male, anti-older people, anti-heterosexual, anti-traditional marriage, anti-traditional family, anti-non-poor people, anti-gun owners, anti-Protestant, anti-German Americans, anti-draft avoiders, and anti-those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.)
https://www.newsmax.com/politics/black-lives-matter-hatch-act-osc-federal-employees/2020/07/16/id/977552/

PJ MEDIA
— Trump PAC Ad: Joe Biden ‘Disagrees’ With the Statement ‘Black Lives Matter’ – TYLER O’NEIL
https://pjmedia.com/election/tyler-o-neil/2020/07/16/trump-pac-ad-joe-biden-disagrees-with-the-statement-black-lives-matter-n651787

NATIONAL REVIEW
— Trump Is Way Down in the Polls – JIM GERAGHTY
https://www.nationalreview.com/the-morning-jolt/trumps-troubling-polling/

NEW YORK TIMES
— Democratic Officials Tell Congress Members and Party Delegates to Skip Convention
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/07/16/us/elections/biden-vs-trump.html

FORBES
— The Most Insidious Form Of Age Discrimination At Work – Patti Temple Rocks
https://www.forbes.com/sites/nextavenue/2020/07/16/the-most-insidious-form-of-age-discrimination-at-work/

ATLANTIC
— Trumpism Is the New McCarthyism The battle to define this president’s legacy is already under way. Centrists and the activist left fundamentally disagree over what Trump represents. – Peter Beinart
https://www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archive/2020/07/trumpism-will-be-new-mccarthyism/614254/

LGBTQ NATION
— Donald Trump congratulates Poland’s anti-LGBTQ president & calls him “my friend” Andrzej Duda won reelection by campaigning against LGBTQ adoption and marriage. Trump celebrated “his historic re-election.” – Molly Sprayregen
https://www.lgbtqnation.com/2020/07/donald-trump-congratulates-polands-anti-lgbtq-president-calls-friend/

July 15 Evening Edition

ABC7
— Coronavirus Illinois: IL reports 1,187 COVID-19 cases, Gov. Pritzker updates Restore Illinois plan health regions – Ravi Baichwal
https://abc7chicago.com/health/il-reports-1187-covid-19-cases-pritzker-updates-restore-illinois-plan/6318266/

NBC5
— Lawyers: Trump May Claim Harassment in Tax Return Quest – Larry Neumeister (DIERSEN: In 1978, when I was an IRS employee, the Democrats who ran IRS disallowed my education deductions. They would not have done that if I had been a Democrat, minority, female, or veteran.)
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/national-international/trump-tells-judge-he-will-fight-nyc-taxes-subpoena-despite-scotus-ruling/2305515/

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— Could President Joe Biden hold back the left? No. – JOHN KASS
https://www.chicagotribune.com/columns/john-kass/ct-joe-biden-democratic-left-kass-20200715-viezgqnrvfaazkchunhathvusq-story.html
— President Donald Trump says announcement coming on dealing with crime in Chicago, other Democrat-run cities – JOHN BYRNE and RICK PEARSON
https://www.chicagotribune.com/politics/ct-donald-trump-chicago-crime-20200715-4ikqj4jcubc37amrjfngezokmi-story.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: A hate-filled Trump-hater says “Trump’s false optimism won’t stop the pandemic or fix the economy.”
https://www.chicagotribune.com/columns/steve-chapman/ct-column-trump-covid-economy-texas-florida-chapman-20200715-jgkgiosyzrbnbno2u6v47n5isi-story.html

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— Once kids go back to school, it’s mask up or go home Schools cannot be lax about this. Parents must get on board, too – Marlen Garcia
https://chicago.suntimes.com/columnists/2020/7/15/21325740/coronavirus-schools-masks-facial-coverings-illinois-marlen-garcia
— Mail delivery could be delayed as new postal head pushes cost-cutting Overtime will be cut for postal workers in hopes of stopping deep revenue losses from a decadelong decline in mail deliveries – AP
https://chicago.suntimes.com/news/2020/7/15/21326191/mail-delivery-could-be-delayed

DAILY HERALD
— Suburbs, Chicago now in separate COVID-19 regions as state aims to target hot spots – Marni Pyke
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20200715/suburbs-chicago-now-in-separate-covid-19-regions-as-state-aims-to-target-hot-spots
— 8 ideas to increase affordable housing in Naperville – Marie Wilson
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20200715/8-ideas-to-increase-affordable-housing-in-naperville

CRAIN’S CHICAGO BUSINESS
— Casten, Underwood off to big fundraising leads  The races are far from over, but the suburban Democratic incumbents are easily out-raising GOP challengers so far. – GREG HINZ
https://www.chicagobusiness.com/greg-hinz-politics/casten-underwood-big-fundraising-leads

ALTON TELEGRAPH
— Providence, Rhode Island mayor launches reparations process – AP (DIERSEN: What criteria will be used to determine a) who pays reparation and how much and b) who gets reparations and how much?)
https://www.thetelegraph.com/news/article/Providence-mayor-launches-reparations-process-15410211.php

CHICAGO PATCH
— PATCH POLL: How Reliable Is Your U.S. Mail Delivery? After a recent spike in complaints that has public officials calling for action, Patch wants to know how you rate U.S. Mail delivery. – Mark Konkol
https://patch.com/illinois/chicago/patch-poll-how-reliable-your-u-s-mail-delivery

MCHENRY COUNTY BLOG
— Jack Franks First Quarter Campaign Disclosure Shows But One $50 Contribution
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/07/15/jack-franks-first-quarter-campaign-disclosure-shows-but-one-50-contribution/
— Mike Buehler Spends $11,000 in Quest in Run-up to Primary Campaign to Beat Jack Franks for County Board Chairman
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/07/15/mike-buehler-spends-11000-in-quest-in-run-up-to-primary-campaign-to-beat-jack-franks-for-county-board-chairman/
— Advising Judge Robert Wilbrandt on AJ’s Mother’s Sentence
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/07/15/advising-judge-robert-wilbrandt-on-ajs-mothers-sentence/


WILLIAM J KELLY
— William J. Kelly to Illinois GOP: Replace Mark Curran in the U.S. Senate race
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ICtfkw0I-ZY

ILLINOIS REVIEW
— SALVIS TO HOST ILLINOIS REPUBLICANS JULY 26TH
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2020/07/salvis-to-host-illinois-republicans-july-26th-.html
— THORNER: ANDRZEJEWSKI QUESTIONS LUXURIOUS CONGRESSIONAL PERKS
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2020/07/thorner-andrzejewski-questions-luxurious-congressional-perks.html
— AMERICA’S FOUNDING WAS GREATEST ANTI-SLAVERY MOVEMENT IN HISTORY
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2020/07/americas-founding-was-greatest-anti-slavery-movement-in-history.html

CAPITOL FAX
— Casten has large cash advantage over Ives
https://capitolfax.com/2020/07/15/casten-has-large-cash-advantage-over-ives/
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: How soon, if not already, will hate-filled Trump-haters officially demand that everything shuts down, that is, that everyone goes on strike, until Trump is defeated?
https://capitolfax.com/2020/07/15/another-poll-shows-majority-opposes-fully-reopening-schools-and-daycare-centers/
— House issues new protocols for committee hearings
https://capitolfax.com/2020/07/15/house-issues-new-protocols-for-committee-hearings/
— Durbin secures backing for Duckworth VP effort, warns DPI about potential creation of the Willie Wilson Party
https://capitolfax.com/2020/07/15/durbin-secures-backing-for-duckworth-vp-effort-warns-dpi-about-potential-creation-of-the-willie-wilson-party/
— Pritzker talks about mitigation actions – Impact of other states – Rates rising among young people, including those 10-19 – “Vexing” IDES problems persist – Cannabis progress – Talks about Clay County judge – Comments on Pres. Trump saying he’ll take action on crime next week – Reacts to White House taking over hospitalization data from CDC
https://capitolfax.com/2020/07/15/pritzker-talks-about-mitigation-actions-impact-of-other-states-rates-rising-among-young-people-including-those-10-19-ides-problems-persist/
— 1,187 new cases, 8 additional deaths, 3.1 percent positivity rate
https://capitolfax.com/2020/07/15/1187-new-cases-8-additional-deaths-31-percent-positivity-rate/
— Pritzker lays out what could prompt mitigation – Chicago, suburban Cook County, Metro East to be put into their own regions – “Deeply troubled” by youth sports outbreaks – Warns school districts to follow rules
https://capitolfax.com/2020/07/15/pritzker-lays-out-what-could-prompt-mitigation-chicago-cook-county-to-be-put-into-their-own-regions/

WASHINGTON TIMES
— Trump plans to send federal authorities into cities to break up ‘war zone’ of violence – Dave Boyer
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2020/jul/15/trump-plans-send-federal-authorities-cities-break-/
— Beyond defunding the police: Democratic leaders condone crime – Anna Giaritelli
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/beyond-defunding-the-police-democratic-leaders-condone-crime
— Mal-educated rioters and spineless politicians wage a war against democracy It’s about more than toppling statues, it’s about toppling America – Kay C. James
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2020/jul/13/mal-educated-rioters-and-spineless-politicians-wag/

WASHINGTON EXAMINER
— With Joe Biden in charge of law enforcement, there will hardly be any
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/opinion/with-joe-biden-in-charge-of-law-enforcement-there-will-hardly-be-any
— Smithsonian lectures us about the unbearable whiteness of being – Quin Hillyer
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/opinion/smithsonian-lectures-us-about-the-unbearable-whiteness-of-being

FOX NEWS
— Why Bari Weiss’ New York Times resignation has rocked the media world – Howard Kurtz
https://www.foxnews.com/media/why-bari-weiss-new-york-times-resignation-has-rocked-the-media-world.amp

BREITBART
— Grassroots Conservatives View DACA Amnesty as End of the Road for GOP – JOHN BINDER
https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2020/07/15/grassroots-conservatives-view-daca-amnesty-as-end-of-the-road-for-gop/

BLAZE
— Black conservative activist rips ‘cultural Marxism’ of Black Lives Matter rioters who violently invade restaurant right in front of him ‘All they care about right now is creating this manufactured outrage, this chaos’ – DAVE URBANSKI
https://www.theblaze.com/news/video-black-conservative-activist-rips-cultural-marxism-of-black-lives-matter-rioters-who-violently-invade-restaurant-right-in-front-of-him

LEGAL INSURRECTION
— “Cancel culture is real and getting worse due to Black Lives Matter orthodoxy” – William A. Jacobson
https://legalinsurrection.com/2020/07/cancel-culture-is-real-and-getting-worse-due-to-black-lives-matter-orthodoxy/

REAL CLEAR POLITICS
— Cancel Culture Is Real – William A. Jacobson (DIERSEN: My hate-filled critics/opponents cancel me and cancel my GOPUSA ILLINOIS emails because I refuse to carry out their cancel orders. I should write a book about my hate-filled critics/opponents.)
https://www.realclearpolitics.com/articles/2020/07/15/cancel_culture_is_real.html

THE HILL
— Trump mocks NY Times after Bari Weiss resignation: ‘People are fleeing, a total mess!’ – JOE CONCHA
https://thehill.com/homenews/media/507430-trump-mocks-ny-times-after-bari-weiss-resignation-people-are-fleeing-a-total

NEW YORK TIMES
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: A hate-filled Trump-hater promotes hatred against Trump and against his supporters.
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/07/15/magazine/trump-white-power-tweet.html

WASHINGTON POST
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Hate-filled Trump-haters promote hatred against Trump and against his supporters.
https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2020/07/15/why-trump-cant-convince-america-hate-joe-biden/
https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2020/07/15/trump-cant-land-blow-biden-its-driving-him-crazy/
https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2020/07/15/how-will-republicans-will-rationalize-supporting-trump/

AUSTIN AMERICAN STATESMAN
— The Texas GOP mulls ideas on English, COVID and a couple thousand other things – Ken Herman (DIERSEN: The more planks in the Republican Party platform that my critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes in the Milton Township Republican Organization, DuPage County Republican Central Committee, and Illinois Republican Party reject, the harder that they work against me. Most commonly, they reject the traditional family, right to life, immigration, illegal drugs, Second Amendment, and/or equal opportunity (no race or gender based preference giving) planks. What do you say to those who become Republican Precinct Committeemen mainly, if not solely, to get rid of Republican Precinct Committeemen like me who support the aforesaid planks?)
https://www.statesman.com/news/20200713/herman-texas-gop-mulls-ideas-on-english-covid-and-couple-thousand-other-things

NPR
— Asheville, North Carolina To Apologize For Slavery, Pay Reparations To Black Residents (DIERSEN: What criteria will be used to determine a) who pays reparation and how much and b) who gets reparations and how much?)
https://www.npr.org/2020/07/15/891563684/north-carolina-city-to-apologize-for-slavery-pay-reparations-to-black-residents

BLOOMBERG
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Ever-increasingly, hate-filled Trump-haters focus on making minorities hate individuals, hate organizations, hate companies, hate governments, and hate countries that are Trump supporters, conservative, patriotic, Republican, American, White, male, older, heterosexual, married, non-poor, gun owners, Protestant, German American, draft avoiders, and those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.
https://www.bloomberg.com/amp/opinion/articles/2020-07-15/trump-s-party-cannot-survive-in-a-multiracial-democracy

FORBES
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: A hate-filled Trump-hater says “Ivanka Trump’s Tweet Endorsing Goya Foods Was Shameless — And Possibly Illegal?”
https://www.forbes.com/sites/sethcohen/2020/07/15/ivanka-trump-endoreses-goya-foods-did-she-also-break-the-law/
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: DISGUSTING, TRAGIC: Pot pushers push pot.
https://www.forbes.com/sites/kriskrane/2020/07/15/us-cannabis-stocks-a-good-investment-in-a-bad-economy/

FEDERAL NEWS NETWORK
— DISGUSTING, OUTRAGEOUS, TRAGIC, UNACCEPTABLE: Black Lives Matter support, slogans are OK at the federal office, OSC says – Nicole Ogrysko (DIERSEN: To promote BLM is to promote hatred against individuals, organizations, companies, governments, and countries that are law enforcement officers, Trump supporters, conservative, patriotic, Republican, American, White, male, older, heterosexual, married, non-poor, gun owners, Protestant, German American, draft avoiders, and those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.)
https://federalnewsnetwork.com/workforce-rightsgovernance/2020/07/black-lives-matter-support-slogans-are-ok-at-the-federal-office-osc-says/

LGBTQ NATION
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Trump-haters say “COVID would be under control within two months if everyone just wore a mask.”
https://www.lgbtqnation.com/2020/07/covid-control-within-two-months-everyone-just-wore-mask/