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October 17 Evening Edition

ABC7
— Wisconsin COVID-19: President Trump rally in Janesville, day after state reported record high 3,861 new coronavirus cases, 21 additional deaths Wisconsin sees record-high numbers this week – John Garcia
https://abc7chicago.com/health/president-trump-rallies-in-wisconsin-day-after-record-high-number-of-covid-19-cases/7109583/
— Illinois COVID-19: IL reports 3,629 new coronavirus cases, with 27 deaths DeKalb, Kane, McHenry and Will counties among 34 at Illinois’ COVID-19 warning level – Eric Horng
https://abc7chicago.com/health/il-reports-3629-new-coronavirus-cases-with-27-deaths/7107175/
— Chicago Board of Elections surpasses 500K Vote by Mail ballot applications, quadrupling the city’s all-time record – Jesse Kirsch
https://abc7chicago.com/politics/chicago-quadruples-all-time-record-for-vote-by-mail-applications-officials-/7103902/
— Cook County Jail detainees begin early voting; Sheriff Tom Dart calls effort ‘significant’ during 2020 election Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton, Rev. Jesse Jackson also spoke at start of voting – Jesse Kirsch (DIERSEN: Overwhelmingly, people vote for candidates who promise use government to give them the most. If I did that, I would vote for Democrats because Democrats promise to defend/promote Civil Service Retirement System pensions and Social Security.)
https://abc7chicago.com/politics/cook-county-jail-detainees-begin-early-voting/7103902/
— Pritzker, Rauner failed to enforce Illinois law meant to support minority-owned businesses, BGA says (DIERSEN: While I worked for the federal government, my Democrat superiors enforced Affirmative Action laws, that is, they 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. Extremely few federal employees make the aforesaid promotion deadlines.)
https://abc7chicago.com/politics/law-meant-to-support-minority-owned-businesses-not-enforced-bga/7106502/

NBC5
— Life on the Line: Early Voters Wait ‘as Long as It Takes’ Many voters are finding long lines in their attempts to vote for the upcoming presidential election – Laurie Kellman
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/politics/life-on-the-line-early-voters-wait-as-long-as-it-takes/2355370/
— Trump Plays Down Virus as He Steps Up Pitch for Second Term On the campaign trail, Trump and his team often forgo wearing masks – Aamer Madhani and Zeke Miller
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/coronavirus/trump-plays-down-virus-as-he-steps-up-pitch-for-second-term/2355366/

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-haters promote hatred of Trump.
https://chicago.suntimes.com/politics/2020/10/17/21520848/womens-march-chicago-loop-federal-plaza-trump-lightfoot
— Rather than hitting the road to knock on doors, progressives sitting on Zoom to open their wallets For those who need to ‘do something’ in an election year limited by pandemic, Movement Voter Project has the ticket. And pants are optional, they joke. – Mark Brown
https://chicago.suntimes.com/columnists/2020/10/16/21520114/progressives-virtual-fundraising-campaign-work-battleground-states-movement-voter-project
— Getting kids back in school must be America’s first priority But right now, as best we can tell, the country is more upset about closed bars than closed classrooms. – Editorial
https://chicago.suntimes.com/2020/10/16/21519679/pandemic-remote-learning-chicago-public-schools-cps-ctu-closed-schools-editorial

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-haters promote hatred of Trump.
https://www.chicagotribune.com/politics/ct-womens-march-chicago-rallies-20201017-cdo5thjiwjfcvn7tnipvba2jje-story.html
— CPS will phase students back into buildings starting with preschool and special education; union calls the plan ‘reckless’ and ‘illegal’ – HANNAH LEONE
https://www.chicagotribune.com/coronavirus/ct-covid-19-cps-second-quarter-plan-20201016-rbm2wibhxfafpks3kq2slutosu-story.html

KANKAKEE DAILY JOURNAL
— Gambling spread shows loss of morality – Steve Schuler, Peotone
https://www.daily-journal.com/opinion/letters/voice-of-the-people-gambling-spread-shows-loss-of-morality/article_a5dc14a0-0eaf-11eb-8524-177dbf965087.html

ST. LOUIS POST DISPATCH
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-haters say “Republicans try desperately to mask themselves from Trump political plague.”
https://www.stltoday.com/opinion/editorial/editorial-republicans-try-desperately-to-mask-themselves-from-trump-political-plague/article_b7175a4f-321e-5c3a-ba8d-1e571c55958d.html

CENTRAL ILLINOIS PROUD
— Topics selected for next Trump-Biden presidential debate – Elyse Russo (DIERSEN: Questions to ask candidates: If elected, would you encourage or discourage the following: reparations, BLM, LGBTQ, dependency on government, dependency on charity, abortion, mass/illegal immigration, booze, gambling, pot, and other vices, more gun controls, patronage, political affiliation discrimination, reverse discrimination, and/or age discrimination?)
https://www.centralillinoisproud.com/news/politics/topics-selected-for-next-trump-biden-presidential-debate/

NPR ILLINOIS
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-haters promote hatred of Trump.
https://www.nprillinois.org/post/womens-marches-being-held-washington-dc-cities-nationwide#stream/0

NORTHBROOK PATCH
— Chinese-Americans Plan Protest At Coronavirus Sign In Northbrook The word ‘China’ was spray-painted on the controversial sign earlier this week. – Eric DeGrechie (DIERSEN: How soon will hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-haters make it officially illegal to blame China for COVID-19?)
https://patch.com/illinois/northbrook/chinese-americans-plan-protest-coronavirus-sign-northbrook

HINSDALE PATCH
— Will Hinsdale-Area Democrat Back Madigan? State rep hopeful won’t say whether she would vote for Speaker Madigan, who is believed to be connected to the ComEd bribery scandal. – David Giuliani
https://patch.com/illinois/hinsdale/will-hinsdale-area-democrat-back-madigan

BLAZE
— Pennsylvania rejects 372,000 mail-in ballots, leaving many voters confused: report One voter was alleged to have submitted 11 duplicates – Paul Sacca
https://www.theblaze.com/news/mail-in-ballots-rejected-pennsylvania-2020-election
— Joe Biden reads from a giant teleprompter at another sparsely attended rally The teleprompter is bigger than the crowd – Paul Sacca
https://www.theblaze.com/news/joe-biden-teleprompter-crowd-size

NEWSMAX
— Alan Dershowitz to Newsmax TV: Twitter Acting as ‘Publisher’ – Eric Mack
https://www.newsmax.com/newsmax-tv/alan-dershowitz-publisher-platform-social-media/2020/10/17/id/992445/

NEWS BUSTERS
— Deceptive: ABC Town Hall Questioners Included Dem Speechwriter, Ex-Dem Candidate’s Spouse – Curtis Houck
https://www.newsbusters.org/blogs/nb/curtis-houck/2020/10/16/deceptive-abc-town-hall-questioners-included-dem-speechwriter-ex

LIFE ZETTE
— ABC Pulls in Ringers For Joe Biden at Town Hall Two were Democrat shills. – DAVID KAMIONER
https://www.lifezette.com/2020/10/abc-pulls-in-ringers-for-joe-biden-at-town-hall/
(FROM THE ARTICLE: To try at being non-partisan I also feel like Joe Biden’s optimism if he is elected is just as likely not credible in the difference he can make. In other words — for the foreseeable future we seem to be almost for sure living in a continued COVID world for some period between months and years. And just when I thought things were bleak enough, I read the World Health Organization’s assessment back in May of 2020 to which I cannot find a change of opinion published anywhere: “This virus may never go away!”)

LIFE SITE NEWS
— University of Northern Iowa bans pro-life club, labels it a ‘hate group’ University of Northern Iowa Student Government engages in viewpoint discrimination against fellow students, school’s Supreme Court backs them up
https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/university-of-northern-iowa-bans-pro-life-club-labels-it-a-hate-group

EPOCH TIMES
— ‘We Are Not Ahead by Double Digits,’ Biden Campaign Manager Reportedly Admits Polls Inflated – ALLEN ZHONG
https://www.theepochtimes.com/we-are-not-ahead-by-double-digits-biden-campaign-manager-reportedly-admits-polls-inflated_3542817.html

THE HILL
— Trump delivers remarks on supporting law enforcement in Wisconsin
https://thehill.com/video/in-the-news/521556-watch-live-president-donald-j-trump-delivers-remarks-on-supporting-law
— Censoring the Biden story: How social media becomes state media – JONATHAN TURLEY
https://thehill.com/opinion/technology/521517-censoring-the-biden-story-how-social-media-becomes-state-media

REUTERS
— Thousands protest Trump’s Supreme Court pick at Washington Women’s March
https://wtvbam.com/2020/10/17/thousands-protest-trumps-supreme-court-pick-at-washington-womens-march/

ABC
— ‘The tyranny of merit’ is tearing America apart – Stan Grant (DIERSEN: According to my critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes, I was able to do the following a) only because my parents, my grandparents, my great grandparents, and the rest of my ancestors were not poor and b) only because me, my parents, my grandparents, my great grandparents, and the rest of my ancestors benefitted from discrimination against minorities and against females: I earned a) a job-related bachelor’s degree when I was 21 in 1970 and job-related master’s degrees when I was 27, 31, and 48, b) job-related professional certifications when I was 30, 32, 41, 45, 47, and 48, and c) a job-related professional license when I was 32. In my defense, I was the first of my ancestors to earn a college degree notwithstanding the fact a) that neither of my outstanding parents attended college, b) that my father was the first of his ancestors to earn a high school diploma, c) that after fighting type 1 diabetes from age 14, he died suddenly of heart failure in 1969 when he was 47 and I was 21, and d) that my mother never attended high school.)
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2020-10-18/us-tyranny-of-merit/12774726
(FROM THE ARTICLE: Regardless of who wins the US election, one thing is certain: it will be a victory for the meritocracy. The meritocracy are the elite, the richest, most privileged of Americans who have a stranglehold on power and wealth. Like the aristocracy of old they are distant from the rest of the population, often looking down on them, mocking them or exploiting them. Like the aristocrats they party together, live alongside each other in the same wealthy suburbs and attend the same weddings, even if they supposedly represent different sides of politics. Remember, Bill and Hillary Clinton were guests at the wedding of Donald and Melania Trump. The meritocracy has rigged the game to suit themselves, getting richer while the poor are getting poorer. Their children dominate entry to the best universities, a pathway to the richest careers ensuring this new royalty shores up its status for another generation. So entrenched and immovable is this elite that the Brookings Institution showed that, on current trends, “it would take six generations for family economic advantage to disappear”.)

NEW YORK TIMES
— Supreme Court Will Review Trump’s Plan to Exclude Undocumented Immigrants in Redistricting A new administration policy, if upheld, would largely shift political power and federal money from Democratic states to Republican ones. – Adam Liptak (DIERSEN: The more of the following that you are, the more that gerrymandering will be used against you: Republican, conservative, White, male, older, heterosexual, married, non-poor, law enforcement officer, gun owner, Christian, Protestant, Italian American, German American, and/or if your ancestors have been in America for a long time.)
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/10/16/us/supreme-court-undocumented-immigrants-census.html

NEW YORK POST
— Twitter censoring Post’s Hunter Biden exposé is ‘election interference’: GOP leaders – Mary Kay Linge and Jon Levine
https://nypost.com/2020/10/17/twitter-censoring-posts-biden-expose-is-election-interference-gop/

USA TODAY
— Why ‘Karen’ memes and “OK, Boomer” insults stereotype people we don’t really know Memes like the overused “Karen” putdowns, aimed at middle-age white women, have become a socially accepted way of promoting stereotypes and bigotry. – Chloe Johnston (DIERSEN: Ever-increasingly, Trump-haters negatively stereotype those who are law enforcement officers, Trump supporters, conservative, patriotic, Republican, American, White, male, older, heterosexual, married, non-poor, gun owners, Christian, Protestant, Italian American, German American, draft avoiders (except Joe Biden and Bill Clinton), and/or those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.)
https://www.usatoday.com/story/opinion/2020/10/17/why-ok-boomer-jokes-and-karen-memes-reinforce-unfair-stereotypes-column/3650065001/

MORNINGSTAR
— What the Coronavirus Means for the Future of Financial Planning It’s time to rethink what our financial goals can and should look like. – Christine Benz
https://www.morningstar.com/features/what-covid-means-for-the-future-of-financial-planning
(FROM THE ARTICLE: How Can You Accommodate Low Yields in a Financial Plan? Finally, retirees of all ages—early or otherwise—have a huge challenge today in the form of very low bond yields, the result of Federal Reserve activity designed to ignite an economy that would otherwise be struggling even more amid the pandemic-related slowdown. . .Moreover, the fact that safe securities yield so little today has contributed to the ascent of higher-risk assets, especially stocks. But even as retirees have gained on one side of the ledger as yields have declined, they’ve lost on the other. Not only do low yields reduce how much retirees can wring from their safe investments, but yields are also predictive of what bonds are apt to return over the next decade. The Bloomberg Barclays Aggregate Index currently has an SEC yield of about 1.3%, suggesting that investors will barely break even assuming even modest levels of inflation.)

NEWS AND TRIBUNE
— COVID future unpredictable – Lindon Dodd (DIERSEN: From what I see, the more Democrats who are elected in the November 3, 2020 election, the bleaker that future is for those who are following: law enforcement officers, Trump supporters, conservative, patriotic, Republican, American, White, male, older, heterosexual, married, non-poor, non-veteran, gun owners, Christian, Protestant, Italian American, German American, and those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time)
https://www.newsandtribune.com/opinion/dodd-column-covid-future-unpredictable/article_0f24c63c-0f5a-11eb-9aec-3f379bb0c6a5.html

NEWSWEEK
— Donald Trump Says Don’t Listen to ‘Pessimists’ as COVID Infections Set Records in at Least 21 States – JOCELYN GRZESZCZAK
https://www.newsweek.com/donald-trump-says-dont-listen-pessimists-covid-infections-set-records-least-21-states-1540029

October 16 Evening Edition

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

October 15 Evening Edition

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

October 12 Morning Edition

WGN RADIO
— Lindsey Graham praises Barrett’s ‘excellence’ as scholar – AP
https://wgnradio.com/news/political-news/the-latest-barrett-supreme-court-confirmation-hearing-opens/

ABC7
— Columbus Day: Italian-American group to hold rally, calls for Chicago to return Christopher Columbus statues CPS to mark Indigenous Peoples’ Day – Diane Pathieu (DIERSEN: What is your national origin? How soon, if not already, will Democrats attack statues of those who share your national origin, who share your religion, who share your race, who share your gender, who share your etc.?)
https://abc7chicago.com/community-events/italian-american-group-to-hold-columbus-day-rally/6963469/

NBC5
— Students to Rally for In-Person Learning, Businesses Seek Stimulus Aid
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/illinois-coronavirus-updates-suburban-students-to-rally-for-in-person-learning-business-owners-seek-stimulus-aid/2352492/

CBS2
— State Officials To Announce Legislation To Change Columbus Day To Indigenous Peoples’ Day – Mugo Odigwe
https://chicago.cbslocal.com/2020/10/12/state-officials-to-announce-legislation-to-change-columbus-day-to-indigenous-peoples-day/

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— The pandemic left election officials scrambling for judges in March. But extra pay and a law that allows younger workers has them optimistic about Nov. 3. – DAN PETRELLA and KELLI SMITH
https://www.chicagotribune.com/election-2020/ct-illinois-election-judge-recruitment-coronavirus-20201012-ucx7rknsfzefxfbur2guqmj5ea-story.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: A hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-hater says “African-Americans can teach white liberals how to cope with their hatred for Donald Trump.”
https://www.chicagotribune.com/columns/dahleen-glanton/ct-glanton-trump-white-people-hatred-20201012-ahu5epslnrhzxnuhcuooczsj3a-story.html
— Time-management tips for retirees – Katherine Reynolds Lewis (DIERSEN: According to my critics/opponents, if they, or if anyone who they manipulate/dominate were the GOPUSA Illinois Editor, they could/would put GOPUSA ILLINOIS emails together and send them out in far less time than it takes me.)
https://www.pressreader.com/usa/chicago-tribune/20201012/281852941039990

DAILY HERALD
— FRONT PAGE TOP OF FOLD WITH BIG COLOR PICTURES: DIERSEN HEADLINE: Ever-increasing, those who are anti-religious, anti-conservative, and/or anti-Republican promote LGBTQ. If you are employed, how soon will your employer get rid of you if you do not promote LGBTQ? If you are a member of an organization, how soon will that organization get rid of you if you do not promote LGBTQ? How soon will those who run your municipality, your township, your county, and Illinois get rid of you if you do not promote LGBTQ?
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20201012/it-was-pretty-amazing-lgbtq-community-recalls-importance-of-elk-grove-bar

PEORIA JOURNAL STAR
— Illinois bar, restaurant owners ignore new COVID-19 regulations from Gov. Pritzker – Corina Curry
https://www.pjstar.com/news/20201011/illinois-bar-restaurant-owners-ignore-new-covid-19-regulations-from-gov-pritzker

HERALD & REVIEW
— Decatur rally opposes Trump and ‘fascism’ and seeks allies – Tony Reid (DIERSEN: Overwhelmingly, individuals, organizations, companies, governments, and countries that oppose Trump are anti-law enforcement, anti-conservative, anti-patriotic, anti-Republican, anti-American, anti-White, anti-male, anti-older people, anti-heterosexuals, anti-married people, anti-non-poor people, anti-overweight people, anti-gun owners, anti-draft avoiders (except Joe Biden and Bill Clinton), anti-Christian, anti-Protestant, anti-German American, anti-Italian American, and/or anti-those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.)
https://herald-review.com/news/local/watch-now-decatur-rally-opposes-trump-and-fascism-and-seeks-allies/article_5e72ac0d-1910-5e19-907f-5f262a2338fa.html

BELLEVILLE NEWS DEMOCRAT
— Here’s how to fight the pandemic of racism in East St. Louis, Illinois Lt. Gov. says – DEASIA PAIGE (DIERSEN: Ever-increasingly, since the Civil War, Democrats a) blame Republicans for all the problems that Blacks have had, are having, and will have and b) paint Republicans as being 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.bnd.com/article246388170.html

CHAMPAGNE/URBANA NEWS GAZETTE
— What a tangled web politicians weave when they tell the truth – Jim Dey
https://www.news-gazette.com/opinion/columns/jim-dey-what-a-tangled-web-politicians-weave-when-they-tell-the-truth/article_202fcbad-4147-5910-9d3e-a5e279714bae.html

RIVER CITY READER
— GOP House Leader Durkin Wouldn’t Mind Seeing Speaker Madigan Plead the Fifth – Rich Miller
https://www.rcreader.com/commentary/gop-house-leader-durkin-wouldn%E2%80%99t-mind-seeing-speaker-madigan-plead-fifth

FOX ILLINOIS
— Major revenues decline, including video gaming tax – Taylor Deckert
https://foxillinois.com/news/local/major-revenues-continue-to-decline-including-video-gaming-tax

NPR ILLINOIS
— How The Supreme Court Confirmation Hearings For Amy Coney Barrett Will Work – DEIRDRE WALSH
https://www.nprillinois.org/post/how-supreme-court-confirmation-hearings-amy-coney-barrett-will-work#stream/0

DAILY ILLINI
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: A hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-hater says “Trump’s personal self-interest overrides national interests.” If you had put your self-interest first, what would you have done? If I had put my self-interest first, I would have become a Democrat and I would have helped my superiors in the federal government get 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 (SES) (currently $170,800) by age 40. The federal government would have promoted me into its SES long before I was 40 years old.
https://dailyillini.com/opinions/2020/10/05/trump-tax-returns/

WIREPOINTS
— No shame: Illinois set to borrow from Fed’s “lender of last resort” facility a second time. – Ted Dabrowski
https://wirepoints.org/no-shame-illinois-set-to-borrow-from-feds-lender-of-last-resort-facility-a-second-time-wirepoints/

ILLINOIS FAMILY INSTITUTE
— A Story of Actual Racial Injustice in an Illinois School District – Laurie Higgins (DIERSEN: To give preference to one group is to discriminate against another group. Ever-increasingly, employers and organizations give preference to their employees and members because they are minority, female, younger, Trump-haters, moderate, liberal, Democrat, Libertarian, Green, Independent, RINO, poor, non-overweight, non-Christian, non-Protestant, non-Italian American, non-German American, non-draft avoiders, and/or if their ancestors have not been in America for a long time. I should write a book about how therefore, employers and organizations discriminate against their employees and members because they are White, male, older, Trump supporters, conservative, Republican, non-poor, overweight, Christian, Protestant, Italian American, German American, draft avoiders, and/or because their ancestors have been in America for a long time.)
https://illinoisfamily.org/education/a-story-of-actual-racial-injustice-in-an-illinois-school-district/

WASHINGTON TIMES
— Trump rushes to rejoin campaign after doctor’s OK – Alex Swoyer and Dave Boyer
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2020/oct/11/trump-rallies-resume-after-sean-conley-clears-pres/

WASHINGTON FREE BEACON
— Members Don’t Recall Biden’s Attendance at Black Church as Teen Biden campaign trail anecdote called into question – Alana Goodman (DIERSEN: When Firestone hired me in 1970, I asked to be assigned to its Chicago Heights store. When IRS hired me in 1971, I asked to be assigned to its Harvey office. In 1972, I bought a new town home in University Park.)
https://freebeacon.com/2020-election/members-dont-recall-bidens-attendance-at-black-church-as-teen/

FOX NEWS
— Trump tells supporters he’s ‘tested totally negative’ for coronavirus ‘I’ve been tested totally negative,’ Trump said – Andrew O’Reilly
https://www.foxnews.com/politics/trump-says-hes-tested-totally-negative-for-coronavirus-despite-silence-from-wh-physcian

TOWNHALL
— Big Tech Censorship is Finally Now Coming After the Rest of Us Conservatives – Rachel Alexander (DIERSEN: My critics/opponents side with Big Tech.)
https://townhall.com/columnists/rachelalexander/2020/10/12/big-tech-censorship-is-finally-now-coming-after-the-rest-of-us-conservatives-n2577864
(FROM THE ARTICLE: Many of us thought “that could never happen to me” when rowdy right-wingers like Laura Loomer and Gavin McInnes were banned from social media. We are careful and polite about what we post. Surely Big Tech sees how reasonable we are and would never come after us too. Not so anymore. Big Tech is now starting to label regular conservative viewpoints as false and using that as justification to censor and even permanently ban us. They are threatening to ban conservatives for posting things that left-leaning fact checkers say have a very remote possibility of not being true. . .Do you see where this is leading? If you say “capitalism leads to prosperity,” that could be “fact-checked” as false because you can always point to poor people. If you say “Christianity saves lives” that could be “fact-checked” as false because some Christians were martyred for their faith. . .Rep. Jim Jordan and other congressional conservatives issued a report this month on Big Tech censorship, focusing on Facebook, Google, Apple, Amazon and Twitter. The report stated, “Big Tech is out to get conservatives. Time and again, Big Tech uses its power to suppress and marginalize conservative voices.” Google was caught blacklisting some of the top conservative media sites in July, noticeably shortly before the election. Notice we’re no longer talking about Infowars and fringe sites. These are the top conservative sites in the country, including Townhall, Breitbart, The Daily Wire and Judicial Watch. . .Jordan and Rep. Matt Gaetz were shadow-banned by Twitter in 2018, but not a single member of the 78-person Progressive Caucus was shadow-banned. RNC chair Ronna McDaniel was shadow-banned, but not the DNC chair. The report lists many incidents of censorship of prominent, regular conservatives, including President Trump. On the other hand, conduct threatening violence on the extreme left is often given a free pass. Tweets by the Ayatollah Khamenei are allowed stating that Iran will reciprocate against the U.S. for the death of Hajj Qasem Soleimani and that Israel will be uprooted and destroyed. . .Many conservatives will still blow this off, saying it’s not censorship because private companies are involved, and we just need to come up with our own competing alternatives. This may be true, but it’s not solving the problem. No platforms fair to conservatives have come anywhere near the competitiveness of the top Big Tech companies. Parler, which President Trump recommended as a social media alternative, has only 2.8 million users. Whereas Facebook has over 2.7 billion users, Instagram has 1 billion and Twitter has 48.35 million. So conservatives are being increasingly shut out of the modern-day version of the public square. . .Something has to change. The left already controls so much of society — education, most of the legal system, traditional media, Hollywood — that the addition of Big Tech will ensure that conservatives never win another election again. It’s just not clear to many of us what is the best way to fight back.)

ROLL CALL
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: A hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-hater asks “After narrow 2018 victory, will GOP’s Rodney Davis keep his seat this year?” and says “Democrat Betsy Dirksen Londrigan is running on health care, again.”
https://www.rollcall.com/2020/10/12/blue-wave-survivors-after-narrow-2018-victory-will-gops-rodney-davis-keep-his-seat-this-year/

POLITICO
— For some Black youth, it’s time to question Democratic loyalties Gen Z is not only liberal but skeptical, and the Black community’s diehard support for the party that embraced civil rights is ripe for a rethink. – MAYA KING (DIERSEN: Ever-increasingly, since the Civil War, Democrats shout at Black youth, and at everyone else, that Republicans have caused, are causing, and will forever cause all problems that Blacks have had, are having, and will have.)
https://www.politico.com/news/2020/10/11/gen-z-black-youth-conservatives-trump-421914

ASSOCIATED PRESS
— Some worried Democrats have 2nd thoughts on voting by mail – NICHOLAS RICCARDI
https://www.seattletimes.com/nation-world/nation-politics/some-worried-democrats-have-2nd-thoughts-on-voting-by-mail/

CBS NEWS
— The Lincoln Project: Career Republicans call on Americans to vote out President Trump A group of longtime Republican strategists who have worked with the likes of John McCain and George W. Bush have launched a scorching campaign against the president. – Lesley Stahl reports.(DIERSEN: I should write a book about the “Republicans” who have worked the hardest since 2000 to defeat Republicans. I would focus on “Republicans” in Illinois, in DuPage County, in Milton Township, and in Wheaton.)
https://www.cbsnews.com/news/the-lincoln-project-republican-strategists-super-pac-trump-60-minutes-2020-10-11/

MSN
— Trump asks campaign to schedule daily events for him until election – John Bowden
https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/politics/trump-asks-campaign-to-schedule-daily-events-for-him-until-election-report/ar-BB19V6AU?li=BBnbcA1

MSNBC
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-haters say “Fears of a “Blue Wave” grow among Republicans.”
https://www.msnbc.com/american-voices/watch/fears-of-a-blue-wave-grow-among-republicans-93652037614

WALL STREET JOURNAL
— People Harmed by Coronavirus Vaccines Will Have Little Recourse – Peter Loftus and Susan Pullman (DIERSEN: Of course, employers and organizations will get rid of their employees and members who are old, overweight, and/or have health problems who fail/refuse to be vaccinated.).
https://www.wsj.com/articles/people-harmed-by-coronavirus-vaccines-will-have-little-recourse-11602432000
— Biden Woos Working-Class White Voters Who Backed Trump – Sabrina Siddiqui and Catherine Lucey (DIERSEN: My critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes despise present and past members of the working-class. I was a member of the working-class 1962-1997. I did yard work and delivered newspapers 1962-1964; washed dishes 1964-1966; cleaned golf shoes, chipped slag, and pumped gasoline in 1966; delivered mail 1966-1969; worked on an automobile assembly line and as a security guard in 1970; sold tires, automotive services, and major appliances 1970-1971; pumped gasoline 1971-1972; collected delinquent taxes 1971-1980; and audited federal agencies 1980-1997.)
https://www.wsj.com/articles/biden-woos-working-class-white-voters-who-backed-trump-11602421204
— Pennsylvania, Texas and Ohio See Court Rulings Over Mail Ballots Both political parties are mounting legal challenges across many states, with mail-in voting at the center – Brent Kendall and Alexa Corse
https://www.wsj.com/articles/pennsylvania-texas-and-ohio-see-court-rulings-over-mail-ballots-11602456726
— The Supreme Court and the Election Returns In resolving legal disputes about vote-counting, the justices should err on the side of speed and clarity. – David B. Rivkin Jr. and Lee A. Casey
https://www.wsj.com/articles/the-supreme-court-and-the-election-returns-11602435660
— Ballot Deadlines and the Supreme Court The Justices can reduce the chances of a post-election crisis by advising lower courts now. – Editorial
https://www.wsj.com/articles/ballot-deadlines-and-the-supreme-court-11602448993
— Columbus Day Stands for Diversity Italian-Americans, victims of severe discrimination, rallied to honor him. – Alessandra Bocchi
https://www.wsj.com/articles/columbus-day-stands-for-diversity-11602446541
— How Managers Can Rally the Troops – Rachel Feintzeig (DIERSEN: My Democrat superiors in the federal government rallied their employees who were Democrat, minority, female, younger, and /or veteran 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.wsj.com/articles/battling-pandemic-blues-how-managers-can-rally-the-troops-11602460801
— Amy Coney Barrett’s Intellectual Firepower, Conservative Mentors Propelled Career Supreme Court pick hasn’t hid antiabortion views, yet enjoys widespread popularity on Notre Dame campus – James V. Grimaldi, Joe Barrett and Jacob Gershman (DIERSEN: My Democrat IRS superiors got rid of my IRS mentor who promoted me in 1972, 1973, and 1974. I might still be an IRS employee if my Democrat IRS superiors had not succeeded in doing that. My Democrat GAO superiors got rid of my GAO mentor who hired me in 1980, who got me assigned to audits of IRS in 1986, and who promoted me in 1986. I might still be a GAO employee if my Democrat GAO superiors had not succeeded in doing that. I earned an MBA from Loyola in 1976, a master’s degree in accounting from DePaul in 1980, and a master’s degree in financial markets and trading from IIT in 1997. I passed the CPA examination on my first attempt in 1979. I passed the Certified Internal Auditor examination on my first attempt in 1981. I became a licensed CPA in 1981, Certified Fraud Examiner in 1990, Certified Government Financial Manager in 1994, Certified Financial Services Auditor in 1996, and a Forensic Accountant in 1997.)
https://www.wsj.com/articles/amy-coney-barretts-intellectual-firepower-conservative-mentors-propelled-career-11602431482

USA TODAY
— FRONT PAGE TOP OF FOLD WITH BIG COLOR PICTURE: More than 1 million people could lose their vote on Nov. 3. That’s the best-case scenario Rejected ballots in the 2020 election battle between President Donald Trump and Joe Biden could become the post-election focus. – Pat Beall, Catharina Felke, Jackie Hajdenberg, Elizabeth Mulvey and Aseem Shukla
https://www.usatoday.com/in-depth/news/investigations/2020/10/08/rejected-mail-ballots-projected-major-factor-2020-election/3576714001/
— ‘Undecided’ voters give decision-making a bad name. They shouldn’t be center stage. It’s hard to imagine more ill-suited interrogators and analysts than folks who have seen the Trump presidency and Biden’s campaign yet are uncommitted. – Peter Funt
https://www.usatoday.com/story/opinion/2020/10/12/trump-biden-undecided-voters-town-hall-debate-column/5960486002/
— When will things go back to normal? – Joel Shannon (DIERSEN: Democrats want to use COVID-19 to end parades, to end Republican political events, to end etc.)
https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/health/2020/10/10/coronavirus-when-return-to-normal-life/5882898002/
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-haters say “Biden leads Trump by 12 points nationally, president trails on pandemic trust in new poll.”
https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/elections/2020/10/11/biden-leads-trump-12-points-nationally-polls-finds/5960232002/

MIAMI HERALD
— ‘It’s a Trojan horse.’ Donald Trump Jr., Rubio rally Miami Hispanics as race tightens – BIANCA PADRÓ OCASIO
https://www.miamiherald.com/news/politics-government/election/article246368035.html

KENOSHA NEWS
— City government needs diversity – Linda Bergo, Kenosha (DIERSEN: How much Democrat pressure is there on your municipality, on your township, on your county, and on Illinois to not hire and to get rid of its employees and residents who are law enforcement officers, Trump supporters, conservative, patriotic, Republican, American, White, male, older, heterosexual, married, non-poor, overweight, gun owners, Christian, Protestant, Italian American, German American, draft avoiders, and/or those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time?)
https://www.kenoshanews.com/opinion/letters/writer-city-government-needs-diversity/article_7c4717d2-6f10-57f0-8a87-476c23477f5e.html

GREENVILLE NEWS
— Audit finds Clemson City overwhelmingly employs white males. Officials hope to change that. – Zoe Nicholson (DIERSEN: How much Democrat pressure is there on your municipality, on your township, on your county, and on Illinois to not hire and to get rid of its employees and residents who are law enforcement officers, Trump supporters, conservative, patriotic, Republican, American, White, male, older, heterosexual, married, non-poor, overweight, gun owners, Christian, Protestant, Italian American, German American, draft avoiders, and/or those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time?)
https://www.greenvilleonline.com/story/news/2020/10/12/clemson-city-sc-mostly-employs-white-males-officials-hope-change/3637971001/

THE WEEK
— Eric Trump claims his father has ‘lost a fortune’ due to the presidency (DIERSEN: What has cost you a fortune? My net worth and my Civil Service Retirement System pension would be much higher if I had become a Democrat and if I had helped my superiors in the federal government get 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 (SES) (currently $170,800) by age 40. The federal government would have promoted me into its SES long before I was 40 years old.)
https://theweek.com/speedreads/943123/eric-trump-claims-father-lost-fortune-due-presidency

NEW YORKER
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Hate-filled conservative-hating conservative-haters want Facebook to do even more to get rid of conservatives once and for all.
https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2020/10/19/why-facebook-cant-fix-itself

EDUCATION WEEK
— ‘Classrooms Are Political’ – Larry Ferlazzo (DIERSEN: Ever-increasingly, in Illinois, Democrat teachers ever-increasingly crank out “good little Democrats” who are ever-increasingly anti-law enforcement, anti-Trump, anti-conservative, anti-patriotic, anti-Republican, anti-American, anti-White, anti-male, anti-older people, anti-heterosexuals, anti-married people, anti-non-poor people, anti-gun owners, anti-Christian, anti-Protestant, anti-Italian American, anti-German American, anti-draft avoiders (except Joe Biden and Bill Clinton), and/or anti-those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.)
https://blogs.edweek.org/teachers/classroom_qa_with_larry_ferlazzo/2020/10/classrooms_are_political.html

AXIOS
— Justice Department ready to charge Google with monopoly search practices – Ashley Gold (DIERSEN: I hope that the Justice Department a) focuses on how Google treats www.gopillinois.com and b) focuses on how Google steers everyone to non-credible articles on non-credible websites written by non-credible authors that promote the Democrat, Libertarian, and Green party platforms.)
https://www.axios.com/justice-ready-to-charge-google-with-monopoly-search-practices-c533707a-8132-460f-85c5-6c7ffeaa1e46.html

October 6 Morning Edition

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

October 5 Evening Edition

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

October 3 Evening Edition

ABC7
— President Trump was given oxygen before his admission to hospital New cases have emerged among some of President Trump’s top advisers and allies
https://abc7chicago.com/politics/trump-was-given-oxygen-before-his-admission-to-hospital/6737789/
— Former NJ governor Chris Christie checks himself into hospital following COVID-19 diagnosis
https://abc7chicago.com/politics/fmr-nj-governor-chris-christie-checks-into-hospital-following-covid-19-diagnosis/6740928/
— Illinois COVID-19: DeKalb-area restrictions start as IL reports 2,442 new coronavirus cases, 31 deaths Over 300K people in Illinois have had COVID-19
https://abc7chicago.com/health/il-reports-2442-new-coronavirus-cases-31-deaths/6742233/

NBC5
— GOP Seeks to Pause Senate Work, But Not Barrett Hearings
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/politics/senate-cancels-work-as-lawmakers-contract-virus/2348819/
— Bernie Sanders Resuming In-Person Campaigning to Back Biden Sanders hitting the road again comes as Trump has increasingly sought to paint Biden as beholden to progressive activists and the “radical left” – Will Weissert
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/national-international/bernie-sanders-resuming-in-person-campaigning-to-back-biden/2348710/

FOX NEWS CHICAGO
— ‘I’ll be back soon’: President Trump shares update on his condition to social media – AP
https://www.fox32chicago.com/news/ill-be-back-soon-president-trump-shares-update-of-condition-to-social-media
— Trump tweets: ‘I am feeling well! Doctors, Nurses and ALL… are AMAZING!’ – AP
https://www.fox32chicago.com/news/trump-tweets-i-am-feeling-well-doctors-nurses-and-all-are-amazing

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— After dodged questions and bungled timeline, White House doctor and chief of staff offer a confusing picture of Trump’s health – AP
https://www.chicagotribune.com/coronavirus/ct-nw-trump-coronavirus-walter-reed-20201003-e3tluzc3gnda5cldsuey2lbnba-story.html
— Senate calls off lawmaking after 3 GOP members test positive for COVID-19, but McConnell says Supreme Court confirmation hearings still on – AP
https://www.chicagotribune.com/coronavirus/ct-nw-ron-johnson-covid-19-20201003-d552vnh6nzajfjcqsd545nqfom-story.html
— Ex-New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie hospitalized with COVID-19 after experiencing symptoms – LARRY MCSHANE and DAVE GOLDINER
https://www.chicagotribune.com/coronavirus/ny-coronavirus-chris-christie-positive-test-20201003-ysyu2ux7tza7pawlb74hpltqqy-story.html
— COVID-19 and the Senate Judiciary Committee: 2 senators test positive, others being tested and working remotely ahead of hearings for Supreme Court nominee Amy Coney Barrett – AP
https://www.chicagotribune.com/coronavirus/ct-nw-covid-senate-judiciary-committee-supreme-court-hearings-20201003-amnn5bimr5dpbpljju3b24jfzy-story.html

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— Next 48 hours ‘critical’ for Trump in coronavirus fight. The White House chief of staff says President Donald Trump went through a “very concerning” period Friday and the next 48 hours “will be critical in terms of his care” as he battles the coronavirus at a hospital. – AP
https://chicago.suntimes.com/2020/10/3/21500045/donald-trump-medical-update
— Illinois coronavirus case tally surpasses 300K
https://chicago.suntimes.com/coronavirus/2020/10/3/21499627/latest-coronavirus-news-live-updates-chicago-illinois-2020
— ENDORSEMENT: Jim Durkin for Illinois House in 82nd District Durkin is a sensible legislator and a strong leader for his party.
https://chicago.suntimes.com/2020/10/3/21497912/endorsement-jim-durkin-illinois-house-82nd-district-kassem-moukahal-2020-election
— ENDORSEMENT: Keith R. Wheeler for Illinois House in 50th District Wheeler has been a reasonable voice in the state’s fight against the coronavirus and also has a feel for the bread-and-butter issues of his district.
https://chicago.suntimes.com/2020/10/3/21499458/endorsed-keith-r-wheeler-illinois-house-50th-district-202-election-kate-monteleone
— ENDORSEMENT: Tom Weber for Illinois House in 64th District He has worked with state and federal agencies to improve the Chain O’Lakes, a recreational and economic powerhouse for the district.
https://chicago.suntimes.com/2020/10/3/21495653/endorsement-tom-weber-64th-illinois-house-steven-reick-leslie-armstrong-mcleod-2020-election
— ENDORSEMENT: Jim Walsh for Illinois House in 62nd District He is inquisitive, non-doctrinaire and up for collaboration.
https://chicago.suntimes.com/2020/10/3/21495652/endorsement-jim-walsh-illinois-61st-illinois-house-district-sam-yingling-2020-election
— ENDORSEMENT: Chris Bos for Illinois House in 51st District He is collaborative, willing to reach out to other lawmakers.
https://chicago.suntimes.com/opinion/2020/10/3/21454407/endorsement-chris-bos-illinois-51st-house-district-mary-edly-allen-2020-election

DAILY HERALD
— Overdoses linked to counterfeit opioid pills
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20201003/overdoses-linked-to-counterfeit-opioid-pills

SUBURBAN LIFE
— DuPage County surpasses 18,000 mark with 129 new COVID-19 cases reported Saturday Region’s positivity rate decreases to 5.3% – JOSHUA WELGE
https://www.mysuburbanlife.com/2020/10/03/dupage-county-surpasses-18-000-mark-with-129-new-covid-19-cases-reported-saturday/abxvwk8/

RIVER BENDER
— Durbin, Duckworth Join Colleagues In Calling For Investigation Into Political Interference With Coronavirus Information
https://www.riverbender.com/articles/details/durbin-duckworth-join-colleagues-in-calling-for-investigation-into-political-interference-with-coronavirus-information-44904.cfm

NPR ILLINOIS
— Trump Gives Video Update On His Health: Next Couple Days Are ‘The Real Test’ – DANA FARRINGTON
https://www.nprillinois.org/post/trump-gives-video-update-his-health-next-couple-days-are-real-test#stream/0
— Disinformation Around Trump’s Health ‘Very Concerning’ Ahead Of Election
https://www.nprillinois.org/post/disinformation-around-trumps-health-very-concerning-ahead-election

MCHENRY COUNTY BLOG
— Northwest Herald Wants Three More Female Democrats on the County Board
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/10/03/northwest-herald-wants-three-more-female-democrats-on-the-county-board/
— L-14: Jim Oberweis Releases New Video Ad
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/10/03/oberweistvad2/
— No Surprise That Northwest Herald Endorses Jack Franks
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/10/03/no-surprise-that-northwest-herald-endorses-jack-franks/
— Suzanne Ness’ Digital Ad
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/10/03/suzanne-ness-digital-ad/

WASHINGTON TIMES
— McConnell: Virus outbreak won’t stop Barrett confirmation vote before election – Alex Swoyer
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2020/oct/3/mitch-mcconnell-virus-outbreak-wont-stop-supreme-c/
— Trump’s diagnosis shows US vulnerability to the coronavirus – AP
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2020/oct/3/trumps-diagnosis-shows-us-vulnerability-to-the-cor/

FOX NEWS
— Trump campaign keeping at ‘full speed’ with ‘Operation MAGA’ as Trump fights COVID-19. ‘This will show the real enthusiasm behind the president’s reelection,’ the campaign official said. – Brooke Singman
https://www.foxnews.com/politics/trump-campaign-keeping-at-full-speed-as-president-recovers-from-covid-19

LIFE SITE NEWS
— Big data expert: Facebook, Twitter, Google have become Orwellian ‘Ministry of Truth’ Silicon Valley social media platforms are ‘Orwellian walled gardens’ in which ever-changing rules of ‘acceptable speech’ dictate what Americans are permitted to say and see.’ – Martin Bürger
https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/big-data-expert-facebook-twitter-google-have-become-orwellian-ministry-of-truth

THE HILL
— Christie tests positive for COVID-19 after helping Trump with debate preparation – BRETT SAMUELS
https://thehill.com/homenews/administration/519473-christie-tests-positive-for-covid-19-after-helping-trump-with-debate

POLITICO
— ‘God-tier genetics’: A stunned MAGA world offers blame, adulation after Trump’s diagnosis Mainstream MAGA figures were resolutely optimistic, while the fringes pushed new, baseless conspiracies about the Democrats and China planting the virus. – TINA NGUYEN
https://www.politico.com/news/2020/10/02/maga-world-blame-adulation-trump-covid-425624
— Trump ‘doing very well,’ White House doctor says Conley briefed the press outside Walter Reed hospital, where the president has been since Friday night.
https://www.politico.com/news/2020/10/03/trump-hospital-covid-health-425840

NBC NEWS
— ‘Nightmare scenario’: Trump campaign confronts daunting task of making up ground. The president’s Covid-19 diagnosis pulls him off the re-election trail at the worst time and spotlights his handling of the virus. – Sahil Kapur
https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/2020-election/nightmare-scenario-trump-campaign-confronts-daunting-task-making-ground-n1241986
— After concerning early Covid symptoms, Trump faces critical days ahead, sources say. The president praised medical professionals treating him at Walter Reed, writing on Twitter, “With their help, I am feeling well!” – Jane C. Timm and Hallie Jackson
https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/white-house/trump-physician-provide-details-about-president-s-covid-19-condition-n1241973

CBS NEWS
— Comments from Trump’s physician raise confusion about when the president tested positive for COVID-19 – GRACE SEGERS
https://www.cbsnews.com/news/trumps-physician-72-hours-comments-raise-confusion-about-when-the-president-tested-positive-for-covid-19/
— Facebook, Twitter and TikTok say content wishing for death of anyone, including Trump, is not allowed – SOPHIE LEWIS
https://www.cbsnews.com/news/president-trump-coronavirus-facebook-twitter-tiktok-ban-users-from-wishing-death/

CNN
— Trump’s doctors paint a rosy — but vague — picture of his health during Covid-19 treatment – Maggie Fox, Jim Acosta and Kaitlan Collins,
https://www.cnn.com/2020/10/03/health/trump-health-walter-reed-doctors-briefing-bn/index.html
— Senate GOP’s third positive Covid-19 case threatens quick Barrett confirmation – Manu Raju and Lauren Fox
https://www.cnn.com/2020/10/03/politics/ron-johnson-coronavirus/index.html

CNBC
— Trump’s coronavirus diagnosis provides China with fresh gains in great power contest – Frederick Kempe
https://www.cnbc.com/2020/10/03/op-ed-trumps-coronavirus-diagnosis-provides-china-with-fresh-gains.html

NEW YORK TIMES
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-haters say “Trump’s Covid Treatments Suggest a Serious Condition. Outside experts pointed to the therapies as signs that the president’s health may not be as good as his doctors said. His age, weight and gender put him at high risk.”
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/10/03/health/Covid-trump-treatments.html
— Positive Tests for Senators Raise Questions About Timing of Barrett Hearings
https://www.nytimes.com/live/2020/10/02/us/trump-vs-biden

WALL STREET JOURNAL
— White House Gives Mixed Signals on Trump’s Health. Doctor says he is happy with president’s condition, but another person familiar with the U.S. leader’s health suggests cause for concern. – Catherine Lucey and Rebecca Ballhaus
https://www.wsj.com/articles/covid-19-cases-mount-in-trumps-orbit-as-president-remains-hospitalized-11601717979

CADILLAC NEWS
— 3 candidates seeking two Slagle Township trustee seats – Rick Charmoli
https://www.cadillacnews.com/news/3-candidates-seeking-two-slagle-trustee-seats/article_9b2816bf-171e-5f21-9182-c7d10ef22d53.html

NEW YORK MAGAZINE
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-haters say “The White House Is Spreading Virus and Lies.”
https://nymag.com/intelligencer/2020/10/white-house-spreads-covid-19-and-lies-about-trumps-health.html

ATLANTIC
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: A hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-hater says “Trump Thought He’d Never Get It. The president and his entourage have known since February that COVID-19 is a serious disease. They haven’t acted that way.”
https://www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archive/2020/10/thought-rules-applied-suckers/616605/

NEWSWEEK
— Hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-haters say “Joe Biden More Likely to Survive 4-Year Term Than Trump.” (DIERSEN: All my critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes promote age discrimination a) to get rid of those who are older than they are and/or b) to curry favor with those who promote age discrimination.)
https://www.newsweek.com/joe-biden-more-likely-survive-4-year-term-trump-super-ager-study-finds-1536219
(FROM THE ARTICLE: Biden, who will turn 78 just days after the November 3 election, has a 95.2 percent probability of surviving a four-year term in office, compared to Trump at 90.3 percent, according to the study data. Conversely, there is an 82.2 percent chance Biden does not live through January 2025, while Trump has an 86.2 percent chance of dying prior to the end of his potential second White House term. . .Using data tied to genetics, social risk factors and behavioral patterns, Biden is expected to outlive Trump despite being three years older than the president. Each candidate’s parents lived beyond their mid-80s, with Biden’s father living to be 87 and his mother to 93 years of age. Trump’s mother lived to be 88 and his father lived to be 94 years old. . .Trump has an elevated familial risk of developing late-onset Alzheimer’s disease, but the study authors note “neither candidate is expected to have major cognitive functioning challenges” in the near future. The researchers write that Biden has a “nearly perfect health profile for a man his age,” but Trump has “significant but modifiable” risk factors, notably his weight. Both candidates are projected to live longer than the average man in the United States. The probability that Biden reaches the age of 85 is 66 percent and Trump’s is placed at 60 percent. Despite the Trump campaign repeatedly calling Biden’s mental competency into question, the study authors say this is not the case for either candidate. The study was conducted and released prior to Trump’s announcement early Friday that he had contracted COVID-19. His physicians said Saturday that he is set for a full and quick recovery. “The weaponizing of aging to portray the opposing candidate as a doddering old fool, in the presidential campaign, is ageism, pure and simple,” Wilcox said in a press release Friday. “In this election, each candidate is biologically younger than their chronological age.”)

October 3 Morning Edition

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

October 2 Morning Edition

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

WHEATON PATCH
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: To promote BLM is to promote hatred of those who are law enforcement officers, Trump supporters, conservative, patriotic, Republican, American, White, male, older, heterosexual, married, non-poor, gun owners, Christian, Protestant, Italian American, German American, and/or those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.
https://patch.com/illinois/wheaton/historical-museum-seeks-black-lives-matter-coronavirus-stories

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

September 28 Morning Edition

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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