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January 16 Morning Edition

ABC7
–Chicago shootings: 19 shot, 4 fatally, in weekend violence, CPD says
https://abc7chicago.com/chicago-shootings-violence-weekend-police/11474962/

JOHN KASS
— Like “Thelma & Louise,” Biden and Schumer drive the Democrats off the cliff
https://johnkassnews.com/like-thelma-and-louise-biden-and-schumer-drive-america-off-the-racial-cliff/

WIREPOINTS
— To override Kim Foxx’s failure to prosecute violent criminals, why isn’t Illinois copying Virginia?
https://wirepoints.org/to-override-kim-foxxs-failure-to-prosecute-violent-criminals-why-isnt-illinois-copying-virginia-wirepoints-quickpoint/

AMERICAN THINKER
— Joe Biden owes half of America an apology for calling them racists – David Thomas Murphy
https://www.americanthinker.com/blog/2022/01/joe_biden_owes_half_of_america_an_apology_for_calling_them_racists.html

HOT AIR
— DeSantis uses conservative lifeline as Trump sours on him
https://hotair.com/headlines/2022/01/15/desantis-uses-conservative-lifeline-as-trump-sours-on-him-n441738

CBS NEWS
— Trump holds first 2022 rally in Arizona as heated GOP Senate primary is underway – ADAM BREWSTER
https://www.cbsnews.com/news/trump-arizona-republican-senate-primary/

NBC NEWS
— A Washington Post investigation suggests accounting for slavery’s influence on American life requires extensive political and chronological range. Between 1789 and 1819, even as some states ended slavery or provided for its gradual abolition, five new slave states entered the Union. – Joshua D. Rothman (COMMENT: Soon, if not already, Democrats and RINOs will force White male Republicans to disclose a) the year that their ancestors first came to America b) where they have lived in America since then, c) etc.)
https://www.nbcnews.com/think/opinion/1-700-racist-lawmakers-highlight-ubiquity-slaveholding-congress-ncna1287551

January 5 Evening Edition

ABC7

— Illinois COVID: IL reports record high 32,279 new cases, 80 deaths. Previous record was set on New Year’s Eve 2021.
https://abc7chicago.com/illinois-covid-testing-cases-test/11428977/

NBC5
— When Rioters Took Over the US Capitol: A Look Back Over the Last Year. A timeline of events since the violent storming of U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6 – Noreen O’Donnell (COMMENT: Those who invaded the Capitol had to know that would harm Trump tremendously.)
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/national-international/when-rioters-took-over-the-us-capitol-a-look-back-over-the-last-year/2721518/

FOX32
— Lightfoot locks teachers out of online classrooms after union votes against in-person classes, CTU says – Ronn Blitzer
https://www.fox32chicago.com/news/lightfoot-locks-teachers-out-of-online-classrooms-after-union-votes-against-in-person-classes-ctu-says
— Illinois Rep. Adam Kinzinger won’t run governor
https://www.fox32chicago.com/news/illinois-rep-adam-kinzinger-wont-run-for-office

WGN RADIO
— Could we see Safe Injection Sites across the state of Illinois?
https://wgnradio.com/chicagos-afternoon-news/could-we-see-safe-injection-sites-across-the-state-of-illinois/

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— As Chicago Public Schools’ stalemate with teachers union continues, Trump and Biden press secretary each weigh in – TRACY SWARTZ
https://www.chicagotribune.com/news/breaking/ct-chicago-public-schools-class-cancel-covid-chicago-teachers-union-20220105-xnlsdz5vobafdao5n5cnqnhexq-story.html
— Lake County’s congressmen call for accountability and unity a year after insurrection; ‘The threat to our representative democracy is just as serious today’ – STEVE SADIN
https://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/lake-county-news-sun/ct-lns-lake-insurrection-anniversary-st-0106-20220105-lsd67xb7dnhbpkxplam5ibbdnu-story.html
— Gary, Indiana guaranteed Income program recipient calls it a ‘blessing’ as director looks for more funding – CARRIE NAPOLEON
https://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/post-tribune/ct-ptb-gary-gift-program-st-0102-20211231-a7e3jcv3cfh5rhga6qhuccerm4-story.html
— COMMENT: Hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-haters say “The damage to the 2024 election has already been done.”
https://www.chicagotribune.com/opinion/commentary/ct-column-trump-republicans-2024-election-chapman-20220105-f4obw26635cvbjsjvvlakn3one-story.html

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— Government consolidation must be a top priority in 2022. Shrinking the number of units of government is about saving Illinois through property tax relief. – Bob Anderson, Wonder Lake
https://chicago.suntimes.com/2022/1/4/22866818/illinois-government-consolidation-priority-2022-marijuana-police-shootings-letters
— Rep. Kinzinger to focus on fighting right-wing extremism, won’t run for governor or Senate. Rep. Adam Kinzinger, R-Ill., is a member of the Jan. 6 panel probing the Capitol attack. He earlier announced he will not seek another term in the House. – Lynn Sweet
https://chicago.suntimes.com/politics/2022/1/5/22868350/kinzinger-will-not-run-senator-governor-congress-january-6-capitol-attack-right-wing-extremism-trump

DAILY HERALD
— Fewer than 10% of suburban ICU hospital beds are available – Jake Griffin
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20220105/fewer-than-10-of-suburban-icu-hospital-beds-are-available
— Apparently, it’s up to the legislature to clarify roles in township government – Editorial
https://www.dailyherald.com/discuss/20220105/editorial-apparently-its-up-to-the-legislature-to-clarify-roles-in-township-government
— FRONT PAGE TOP OF FOLD WITH COLOR PICTURE: Ever-increasingly, Democrats hint/imply/argue/shout that if you are a Republican, the longer that your ancestors have been in America, the more that you have benefitted from their discrimination against minorities and against women.
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20220105/it-has-no-place-how-a-mundelein-area-woman-is-deleting-a-painful-relic-of-race-and-housing
— Kinzinger to focus on fighting right-wing extremism, won’t run for governor or Senate
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20220105/kinzinger-to-focus-on-fighting-right-wing-extremism-wont-run-for-governor-or-senate
— Most Kane County court business to be done remotely the next four weeks – Susan Sarkauskas
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20220105/most-kane-county-court-business-to-be-done-remotely-the-next-four-weeks

CRAIN’S CHICAGO BUSINESS
— Reflecting on a dark anniversary: The latest D.C. Memo. Crain’s asked members of the Illinois congressional delegation to reflect on the upcoming anniversary of the Jan. 6 Capitol riot. No Republicans responded.
https://www.chicagobusiness.com/juice/jan-6-capitol-riot-democrats-illinois-delegation-reflect-anniversary

ALTON TELEGRAPH
— County board trims 34 precincts. State-required change will save election costs. – Scott Cousins (COMMENT: I only learned of precinct consolidation in Illinois this morning. I erroneously relied on the following to advise me of such things: the DuPage County Election Division (DCED), my representative on the Illinois Republican Party State Central Committee, the leaders of the DuPage County Republican Central Committee, and the leaders of the Milton Township Republican Organization. I understand that at its January 11, 2022 meeting, the DuPage County Board will vote to consolidate DuPage County’s 930 precincts into just 607, a loss of 323 precincts. That includes consolidating Milton Township’s 130 precincts into just 83, a loss of 47 precincts. I have asked DCED to email me the new map for Milton Township and the map for the new precinct that I am in. I should write a book about the 2015 Gerrymandering of my DuPage County Milton Township Precinct 9 in Wheaton.)
https://www.thetelegraph.com/news/article/Board-reduces-precincts-in-response-to-new-state-16729105.php
(FROM THE ARTICLE: The Madison County Board has approved a new precinct map that reduces the number of precincts to 191 from the current 225. The board took the action after new state laws were signed in mid-November by Gov. J.B. Pritzker. The changes were approved at a special Madison County Board meeting Thursday night. The new map was approved unanimously 21-0, with seven members absent, two participating remotely and one open seat. The changes are the last to be completed as part of the decennial census. In November the board approved a new Madison County Board district map cutting the board size by three to 26 members. “Reducing the total number of election precincts by consolidating 225 into 191 will save taxpayers 15 percent on every election held in Madison County,” said Madison County Board Member Chris Guy, R-Maryville, who chairs the Government Relations Committee. “Not only will a reduction result in cost-savings to the taxpayers, a reduction will also bring more efficiency and integrity to the election process.” The new law requires precincts to be “as near as may be practicable, 1,200 registered voters,” according to information provided by Guy. Prior to that the number was 500 registered voters per precinct. The new state law also requires precinct maps to be approved by Jan. 14, the day after candidates are allowed to begin collecting signatures to get on the 2022 ballot. The full county board took the precinct action after a special meeting by the Government Relations Committee, which approved the new precinct maps.)

KANE COUNTY CHRONICLE
— Batavia students, parents and faculty share candid stories of racism, homophobia in school – Jonah Nink
https://www.shawlocal.com/kane-county-chronicle/news/education/2022/01/05/batavia-students-parents-and-faculty-share-candid-stories-of-racism-homophobia-in-school/

NPR ILLINOIS
— COMMENT: A hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-hater says “People who believe Trump’s election lies are running for offices that control voting.”
https://www.nprillinois.org/2022-01-05/people-who-believe-trumps-election-lies-are-running-for-offices-that-control-voting

WIREPOINTS
— Running out of hospital beds is the biggest danger of Omicron? Then why has the Pritzker administration let the supply of ICU beds collapse by nearly 1,000? – Ted Dabrowski
https://wirepoints.org/running-out-of-hospital-beds-is-the-biggest-danger-of-omicron-then-why-has-the-pritzker-administration-let-the-icu-supply-collapse-by-nearly-1000-beds-wirepoints-quickpoint/
— They’ve bastardized both the prosecution process and policing
https://wirepoints.org/theyve-bastardized-both-the-prosecution-process-and-policing-wirepoints-joins-chicagos-morning-answer-on-am-560/

DUPAGE POLICY JOURNAL
— Benet graduate Proft slams alma mater: ‘Apparently the monks weren’t up for the fight’
https://dupagepolicyjournal.com/stories/617927951-benet-graduate-proft-slams-alma-mater-apparently-the-monks-weren-t-up-for-the-fight

ILLINOIS FAMILY INSTITUTE
— Illinois Public Schools Battle Plague of Violence, Sexual Abuse – Alex Newman
https://illinoisfamily.org/education/illinois-public-schools-battle-plague-of-violence-sexual-abuse/

ILLINOIS REVIEW
— ALVEDA KING: VIRGINIA REJECTED CRITICAL RACE THEORY. WHAT WILL 2022 VOTERS DO?
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2022/01/alveda-king-virginia-rejected-critical-race-theory-what-will-2022-voters-do-.html
— WEYERMULLER: MARCH FOR LIFE CHICAGO 2022 SATURDAY AT FEDERAL PLAZA
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2022/01/weyermuller-march-for-life-chicago-2022-saturday-at-federal-plaza-.html
— FACEBOOK IS A SYMPTOM OF A MUCH DEEPER BIG TECH PROBLEM
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2022/01/facebook-changing-its-name-to-meta-will-not-change-the-fact-that-all-social-media-platforms-make-promises-they-cant-k.html

CAPITOL FAX
— Ahead of January 6 anniversary, SGOP Leader McConchie again pleads for reconciliation
https://capitolfax.com/2022/01/05/ahead-of-january-6-anniversary-sgop-leader-mcconchie-again-pleads-for-reconciliation/

WASHINGTON TIMES
— AG Garland: DOJ has ‘no higher priority’ than charging, prosecuting Jan. 6 rioters – Emily Zantow
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2022/jan/5/merrick-garland-justice-dept-has-no-higher-priorit/

WASHINGTON EXAMINER
— Survey shows Illinois businesses recovering slower than rest of U.S. – Kevin Bessler
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/politics/survey-shows-illinois-businesses-recovering-slower-than-rest-of-u-s
— Social media employees should not be arbiters of truth – Washington Examiner
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/opinion/editorials/social-media-employees-should-not-be-arbiters-of-truth

FOX NEWS
— Former Trump adviser suing New York state for racialized coronavirus priorities: ‘This is racist fascism’ US could become a ‘fallen civilization,’ he says. – Yael Halon
https://www.foxnews.com/media/stephen-miller-suing-new-york-racialized-coronavirus-priorities
— New year, same failed Biden policies at our southern border—and things will only get worse in 2022. All Americans are facing escalating hazards from illegal drugs & dangerous criminals entering our communities. – Mark Brnovich
https://www.foxnews.com/opinion/biden-southern-border-arizona-drugs-illegal-immigration

FOX BUSINESS
— 2022 is the year of the raise and workers getting the ‘upper hand,’ personal finance expert says. Companies reportedly allocating 3.9% of payroll capital for employee raises this year
Facebook. – Kristen Altus
https://www.foxbusiness.com/media/2022-year-of-the-raise-workers-upper-hand-dan-roccato

GOPUSA
— After Violent 2021, Mayor Lori Lightfoot And Police Leaders Look To Hit The Reset Button – Again
https://www.gopusa.com/after-violent-2021-mayor-lori-lightfoot-and-police-leaders-look-to-hit-the-reset-button-again/
— Educators Called Out For ‘Ideological Grooming’ Of Student
https://www.gopusa.com/educators-called-out-for-ideological-grooming-of-student/

BREITBART
— James Lindsay: Bill Gates, George Soros Use Critical Race Theory Advocates as ‘Useful Idiots’ to Co-Opt America for Their Own Purposes – ALANA MASTRANGELO
https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2022/01/05/exclusive-james-lindsay-bill-gates-george-soros-use-critical-race-theory-advocates-useful-idiots-co-opt-america-their-own-purposes/

FREEDOM WORKS
— FreedomWorks for America Endorses Mary Miller in Illinois’ 15th Congressional District
https://freedomworksforamerica.org/press-releases/freedomworks-for-america-endorses-mary-miller-in-illinois-15th-congressional-district-2/

NEWSMAX
— Twitter Team Reviewing Harmful Content Related to Capitol Attack Riles Conservative Critics – Fran Beyer
https://www.newsmax.com/us/twitter-content-review-january-6-conservatives/2022/01/05/id/1051145/

NATIONAL REVIEW
— Why Fiscal Conservatives Should Care about Abortion – BOBBY JINDAL
https://www.nationalreview.com/2022/01/why-fiscal-conservatives-should-care-about-abortion/#slide-1

CNN
— Republicans seek to avoid Trump talk as party grapples with January 6 anniversary. Anchor Muted BackgroundCNN Digital Expansion DC Manu Raju. – Melanie Zanona and Manu Raju
https://www.cnn.com/2022/01/05/politics/gop-reaction-january-6-anniversary/index.html

NEW YORK TIMES
— As Midterms and 2024 Loom, Trump Political Operation Revs Up – Kenneth P. Vogel and Shane Goldmacher (COMMENT: Who heads the Trump campaign in Illinois, in your county, in your township, and in your municipality?)
https://www.nytimes.com/2022/01/04/us/politics/donald-trump-midterm-elections.html

WASHINGTON POST
— Illinois child welfare worker fatally stabbed during visit – AP
https://www.washingtonpost.com/national/illinois-child-welfare-worker-fatally-stabbed-during-visit/2022/01/05/07760e0a-6e72-11ec-b1e2-0539da8f4451_story.html
— Suspect in slaying of Illinois police officer denied bond – AP
https://www.washingtonpost.com/national/suspect-in-slaying-of-illinois-police-officer-denied-bond/2022/01/05/6f634588-6e71-11ec-b1e2-0539da8f4451_story.html
— Florida activist handcuffed while trying to attend DeSantis news conference – Lori Rozsa (COMMENT: I should write a book about Republican candidates on ballots in my precinct who have done the most to stop me from attending their press conferences, and failing that, who have done the most to stop me from asking any questions at those press conferences.)
https://www.washingtonpost.com/nation/2022/01/04/florida-news-conference-handcuffs/

December 25 Evening Edition

ABC7

— New laws 2022: Illinois laws that take effect January 1
https://abc7chicago.com/new-illinois-laws-2022-in-il-starting-january-1/11386800/

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— Thousands line up for Christmas Day ‘jingle jabs’ of COVID vaccine amid omicron surge – DANICA KIRKA
https://www.chicagotribune.com/coronavirus/ct-aud-nw-jingle-jabs-covid-vaccine-20211225-fx5sff5lpfgnrmd47bxbehrpvu-story.html
— FEBRUARY 14, 2019 FLASHBACK: Wanted: Public servants for thankless jobs. OK, who’s in? – CHRISTOPHER BORRELLI (COMMENT: I should write a book about thankless jobs.)
https://www.chicagotribune.com/business/ct-biz-public-service-education-jobs-0213-story.html

DAILY HERALD
— Oak Brook police, DuPage state’s attorney issue call for witnesses to Oakbrook Center shooting – Steve Zalusky
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20211225/oak-brook-police-dupage-states-attorney-issue-call-for-witnesses-to-oakbrook-center-shooting

KHMO
— Sen. Tracy Says Min Wage Hike Among New Illinois Laws January 1
https://khmoradio.com/sen-tracy-says-min-wage-hike-among-new-illinois-laws-january-1/

WASHINGTON TIMES
— Trump wins hypothetical 2024 rematch with Biden: Poll – Joseph Clark
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2021/dec/24/trump-wins-hypothetical-2024-rematch-biden-poll/

FOX NEWS
— Chicago-area DA Kim Foxx ripped by DiCianni after Oak Brook mall shooting. Foxx is accused of failing to crack down on violent crime in Cook County, with the result being more safety concerns in surrounding communities. – Dom Calicchio
https://www.foxnews.com/politics/chicago-kim-foxx-illinois-republican-oak-brook-mall-shooting-dupage

AMERICAN THINKER
— Fake Indians: All of a sudden, American Indian population has surged 86.5%, Census shows – Monica Showalter
https://www.americanthinker.com/blog/2021/12/liz_warren_nods_suddenly_the_american_indian_population_has_surged_865.html
— In America’s violent cities, is self-defense the last civil right? – Nadra Enzi
https://www.americanthinker.com/blog/2021/12/in_americas_violent_cities_is_selfdefense_the_last_civil_right.html
— The Evangelical Lutheran Church’s first transgender bishop is being booted – Andrea Widburg
https://www.americanthinker.com/blog/2021/12/the_evangelical_lutheran_churchs_first_transgender_bishop_is_being_booted.html

BREITBART
— 12 Shot Thursday Alone in Mayor Lori Lightfoot’s Chicago – AWR HAWKINS
https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2021/12/25/12-shot-thursday-alone-mayor-lightfoots-chicago/

NEWSMAX
— Where Conservatives Should Spend Their Money – Michael Reagan
https://www.newsmax.com/reagan/conservatives-spending-companies/2021/12/23/id/1049800/

CHRISTIAN POST
— Franklin Graham: Satan has been trying to destroy Christmas for 2,000 years – Anugrah Kumar
https://www.christianpost.com/us/franklin-graham-satan-trying-to-kill-christmas-for-2000-years.html

DAILY WIRE
— Young Men Are More Likely Than Ever To Stay Jobless, Remain At Parents’ Homes – Ben Zeisloft
https://www.dailywire.com/news/young-men-are-more-likely-than-ever-to-stay-jobless-remain-at-parents-homes

HOT AIR
— Deplatform white parents – ALESSA DOMINGUEZ (COMMENT: The following should be leading the fight against CRT: a) leaders of the Illinois Republican Party, DuPage County Republican Central Committee, and Milton Township Republican Organization, b) Republican leaders of Illinois, DuPage County, Milton Township, Wheaton, Wheaton Park District, and Wheaton Chamber of Commerce, c) conservative and religious leaders, and d) Republican candidates on ballots in your precinct, their political consultants, major donors, fundraisers, pollsters, campaign managers, campaign staff members, and campaign volunteers.)
https://hotair.com/headlines/2021/12/24/deplatform-white-parents-n437558

BIZ PAC REVIEW
— Minn school board unanimously votes to pay non-white teachers more, segregate staff – Terresa Monroe-Hamilton
https://www.bizpacreview.com/2021/12/24/minn-school-board-unanimously-votes-to-pay-non-white-teachers-more-segregate-staff-1180072/

NTD
— Virginia Parents Sue School District Over CRT Curriculum – Tom Ozimek (COMMENT: The following should be leading the fight against CRT: a) leaders of the Illinois Republican Party, DuPage County Republican Central Committee, and Milton Township Republican Organization, b) Republican leaders of Illinois, DuPage County, Milton Township, Wheaton, Wheaton Park District, and Wheaton Chamber of Commerce, c) conservative and religious leaders, and d) Republican candidates on ballots in your precinct, their political consultants, major donors, fundraisers, pollsters, campaign managers, campaign staff members, and campaign volunteers.)
https://www.ntd.com/virginia-parents-sue-school-district-over-crt-curriculum_718969.html
(FROM THE ARTICLE: Parents in Virginia have sued Albemarle County School Board over so-called “anti-racist” curriculum materials that they allege are indoctrinating their children with the tenets of Critical Race Theory (CRT) that are actually racist at their core. The plaintiffs, nine parents and their children, filed the complaint (pdf) in Albemarle County Circuit Court on Dec. 22 with the help of attorneys from Alliance Defending Freedom (ADF), a legal nonprofit. ADF said in a statement that the parents had filed suit against the school board for “enacting discriminatory policies and indoctrinating students in radical ideology,” violating students’ civil rights by treating them differently based on race. “Our clients believe that every person is made in the image of God, deserves respect, and therefore, should not be punished or rewarded for something over which they have no control,” ADF Senior Counsel Kate Anderson said in a statement. “Public schools have no right to demean students because of their race, ethnicity, or religion.”)

GUARDIAN
— US farms made $200m via human smuggling and labor trafficking operation. Two dozen conspirators forced workers to pay fees for travel and housing while forcing them to work for little to no pay – Michael Sainato
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2021/dec/25/us-farms-made-200m-human-smuggling-labor-trafficking-operation

December 21 Evening Edition

ABC7

— Mayor announces new Chicago vaccine mandate at restaurants, gyms, some indoor venues – Diane Pathieu, Craig Wall, Sarah Schulte, Liz Nagy
https://abc7chicago.com/covid-chicago-mayor-lori-lightfoot-restrictions-testing/11364875/
— Illinois COVID cases: IL reports 10,264 new cases, 63 deaths; tests sold out at many stores. 60% of Illinois population now fully vaccinated, health officials say. – Michelle Gallardo, Sarah Schulte
https://abc7chicago.com/illinois-covid-testing-vaccine-booster-shots-side-effects/11366687/

NBC5
— Chicago to Require Vaccine Proof for Indoor Spaces Like Restaurants, Bars, Gyms. Beginning Jan. 3, anyone age 5 and older will be required to show proof of full vaccination to dine inside or visit gyms or entertainment venues where food and drinks are being served.
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/chicago-to-require-vaccine-proof-for-indoor-spaces-like-restaurants-bars-gyms/2712739/
— Chicago COVID Metrics: As New Vax Rules Near, City Reports Large Increase in Daily Case Rates
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/coronavirus/chicago-covid-metrics-as-new-vax-rules-near-city-reports-large-increase-in-daily-case-rates/2712984/
— Report Details ‘Failure’ in Handling of 1st Smollett Case. Smollett was convicted this month of lying to police in January 2019 about what he said was a racist, homophobic attack in downtown Chicago – Sara Burnett
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/report-details-failure-in-handling-of-1st-jussie-smollett-case-by-kim-foxxs-office/2711881/

WGN9
— Lightfoot doubles down on public safety strategy as gun violence soars in 2021 – Tahman Bradley
https://wgntv.com/news/chicagocrime/lightfoot-doubles-down-on-public-safety-strategy-as-gun-violence-soars-in-2021/

FOX32
— Pentagon aims to stop extremism among service members, issues new rules – Lolita C. Baldor (COMMENT: According to Democrats, Libertarians, Greens, Independents, and RINOs, the more of the following planks in the Republican Party platform that you support, the more of an extremist that you are: traditional marriage/family, right to life, immigration, illegal drugs, Second Amendment, and/or equal opportunity (no race or gender based preference giving).)
https://www.fox32chicago.com/news/pentagon-aims-to-stop-extremism-among-service-members-issues-new-rules

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— 50% increase in daily Illinois COVID deaths since last week. In Illinois, 63 people died of the virus Tuesday as another 10,264 cases were reported statewide. – Clare Spaulding
https://chicago.suntimes.com/coronavirus/2021/12/21/22849062/illinois-covid-pandemic-cases-deaths-increase
— Aurora Proud Boys member accused of assaulting officer with flag pole amid Capitol riot. James Robert Elliott faces what appear to be the most serious charges yet to be brought against an Illinois resident in connection with the riot that interrupted the Electoral College vote count and led to what the feds say could be the largest criminal investigation in U.S. history. – Jon Seidel and Tom Schuba
https://chicago.suntimes.com/crime/2021/12/21/22848391/aurora-man-accused-assaulting-officer-flagpole-capitol-riot-faces-five-felonies

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— Mayor Lori Lightfoot mandates proof of vaccination for patrons of restaurants, gyms, entertainment venues amid surge of COVID-19 omicron cases – GREGORY PRATT, ALICE YIN and DAN PETRELLA
https://www.chicagotribune.com/politics/ct-lightfoot-mandate-covid-omicrom-20211221-4ycl26ykobeupcjslyiramth4u-story.html
— Aurora man faces federal charges for allegedly attacking cops with flagpole during Capitol riot – JASON MEISNER
https://www.chicagotribune.com/news/criminal-justice/ct-aurora-man-capitol-assault-20211221-p6o3qskha5ewvewmgbitxyv66m-story.html
— On Kim Foxx’s tenure is the indelible stain of the Smollett case. – EDITORIAL
https://www.chicagotribune.com/opinion/editorials/ct-editorial-jussie-smollett-kim-foxx-dan-webb-report-20211221-r2hjxrotp5be3glijpyva4cane-story.html
— New Pentagon mission. Ban extremism, but not free speech. – CLARENCE PAGE (COMMENT: According to Democrats, Libertarians, Greens, Independents, and RINOs, the more of the following that you are, the more of an extremist that you are and therefore, the sooner that you should be gotten rid of: law enforcement officer, Trump supporter, conservative, patriotic, Republican, American, White, male, older, heterosexual, married, non-poor, gun owner, Christian, Protestant, Italian American, German American, and/or if your ancestors have been in America for a long time.)
https://www.chicagotribune.com/columns/clarence-page/ct-column-pentagon-justice-department-extremists-anthony-brown-page-20211221-32sv2a4rr5hj5hm62ps3iouo2q-story.html

DAILY HERALD
— Suburban hospitals say they’re closer to running out of beds in new COVID-19 surge – Marni Pyke
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20211221/suburban-hospitals-say-theyre-closer-to-running-out-of-beds-in-new-covid-19-surge

CRAIN’S CHICAGO BUSINESS
— New COVID rules: Lightfoot mandates vax proof for bars, restaurants, gyms. If you want to eat out, work out, catch a show or have drink at your favorite bar in Chicago, you’ll need your COVID vaccine card starting Jan. 3 – GREG HINZ
https://www.chicagobusiness.com/greg-hinz-politics/chicago-covid-vaccine-proof-restaurants-bars-gyms
— Looking for rain in Chicago’s job deserts (COMMENT: I lived in Crete 1948-1972, University Park 1972-1976, and Wheaton since 1978. I never found a job in the aforesaid. I worked in Chicago Heights 1964-1966 and 1970-1972, Flossmoor in 1966, Park Forest 1966-1969, Chicago 1971 and 1973-1997, Harvey 1972-1973, and Joliet 1973-1974.)
https://www.chicagobusiness.com/crains-daily-gist/looking-rain-chicagos-job-deserts-crains-daily-gist-podcast

ILLINOIS FAMILY INSTITUTE
— The Open-Mindedness of Leftist Propagandists
https://illinoisfamily.org/podcast/podcast-the-open-mindedness-of-leftist-propagandists/

WASHINGTON TIMES
— Trump to hold press conference on anniversary of Jan. 6 attack on Capitol – Seth McLaughlin
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2021/dec/21/trump-hold-press-conference-anniversary-jan-6-atta/
— Evangelical Lutheran LGBTQ ministry group suspends first transgender bishop. Says Bishop Megan Rohrer engaged in “racist words and actions” – Mark A. Kellner
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2021/dec/21/evangelical-lutheran-lgbtq-ministry-group-suspends/

CNS NEWS
— Satanic Demon Display to Join Christmas Nativity at Illinois Capitol – Michael W. Chapman
https://cnsnews.com/blog/michael-w-chapman/satanic-demon-display-join-christmas-nativity-illinois-capitol

FEDERALIST
— Defund The Speech Police – NATHANAEL BLAKE
https://thefederalist.com/2021/12/21/defund-the-speech-police/
— How The Miss America Pageant Got Woke And Went Broke – TERESA DAVIS
https://thefederalist.com/2021/12/21/how-the-miss-america-pageant-got-woke-and-went-broke/

COLLEGE FIX
— Defund the campus speech police and root out ‘wokeness,’ ethicist urges
https://www.thecollegefix.com/bulletin-board/defund-the-campus-speech-police-and-root-out-wokeness-ethicist-urges/

POST MILLENNIAL
— Chicago mayor Lori Lightfoot pleas for federal government’s help combatting city’s crime. “Keeping you safe is my priority — not one of, but the first and primary priority,” Lightfoot said. – Mia Cathell
https://thepostmillennial.com/chicago-mayor-lori-lightfoot-pleas-for-federal-governments-help-combatting-citys-crime

LEGAL INSURRECTION
— Oxford University Planning to Base New Hiring Practices on Candidates’ ‘Woke Score’ “could make or break an opportunity to teach at the school” – Mike LaChance (COMMENT: According to Democrats, Libertarians, Greens, Independents, and RINOs, the more of the following that you are, the less woke that you are and therefore, the sooner that you should be gotten rid of: law enforcement officer, Trump supporter, conservative, patriotic, Republican, American, White, male, older, heterosexual, married, non-poor, gun owner, Christian, Protestant, Italian American, German American, and/or if your ancestors have been in America for a long time.)
https://legalinsurrection.com/2021/12/oxford-university-planning-to-base-new-hiring-practices-on-candidates-woke-score/

WASHINGTON POST
— Catholic bishop criticizes Satanic Temple holiday display at Illinois Statehouse – Heather Greene
https://www.washingtonpost.com/religion/catholic-bishop-criticizes-satanic-temple-holiday-display-at-illinois-statehouse/2021/12/21/8b8354a8-62c1-11ec-9b51-7131fa190c5e_story.html

WALL STREET JOURNAL
— The Salvation Army Responds on ‘Wokeness’ We have never endorsed a political or social ideology other than that found in the Bible. – Kenneth Hodder, National Commander, Salvation Army
https://www.wsj.com/articles/the-salvation-army-woke-color-us-united-charity-jesus-christian-mission-11640037203

WASHINGTON BLADE
— Washington Blade gets designated seat in WH briefing room. A first for LGBTQ outlets. (COMMENT: LGBTQ-promoters focus on destroying Republicans.)
https://www.washingtonblade.com/2021/12/20/its-official-washington-blade-gets-designated-seat-in-wh-briefing-room/

LEGAL READER
— How Long is a Home Builder Responsible for Construction Defects? – SHARON FELDMAN
https://www.legalreader.com/how-long-is-a-home-builder-responsible-for-construction-defects/
(FROM THE ARTICLE: Worse than discovering small imperfections in your home is realizing that major construction mistakes are causing actual harm. Construction defects like leaks, mold, sinking or cracking can be detrimental to your property and to your physical health. Perhaps these errors were easy to overlook on the day of inspection, but as time has passed you realize that the mistakes are more significant than you thought. Your biggest investment is also losing value. What are Home Construction Defects? Construction defects come in various forms and produce a variety of problems for homeowners. Every state has different laws and statutes of limitation regarding construction policy.)

December 19 Evening Edition

ABC7

— Chicago shootings: 19 shot, 3 fatally, in weekend violence across city. Chicago police said boy, 14, among those wounded this weekend.
https://abc7chicago.com/chicago-shooting-violence-shootings-gun/11358122/

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— COVID-19 hardships fuel increase in violent student behavior and threats in K-12 schools: ‘It breaks our hearts to see them in crisis.’ – KAREN ANN CULLOTTA
https://www.chicagotribune.com/coronavirus/ct-covid-student-behavior-crisis-20211219-a264agtu5nfa7loavg3y6pizoi-story.html

DAILY HERALD
— McHenry Co. Board wants repeal of township dissolution law – Ben Szalinski
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20211219/mchenry-co-board-wants-repeal-of-township-dissolution-law

ALTON TELEGRAPH
— From masks to book banning, conservatives take on educators – AP
https://www.thetelegraph.com/news/article/From-masks-to-book-banning-conservatives-take-on-16713867.php

OUR QUAD CITIES
— Expect GOP to seize on Pritzker’s potential presidential aspirations – Linda Cook, Jim Niedelman
https://www.ourquadcities.com/news/4-the-record/expect-gop-to-seize-on-pritzkers-potential-presidential-aspirations/

MCHENRY COUNTY BLOG
— Sunday Funny: President JB Pritzker?
https://mchenrycountyblog.com/2021/12/19/pritzker121921/
— TIF Money – Municipalities Have to Spend It All
https://mchenrycountyblog.com/2021/12/19/tif-money-municipalities-have-to-spend-it-all/
— IL-11: Mike Pierce Launches Website with Broad Outline of Platform
https://mchenrycountyblog.com/2021/12/19/pierce121821/
— IL-11: Catalina Lauf’s Speech at Three Headed Eagle Alliance in Geneva
https://mchenrycountyblog.com/2021/12/19/lauf121821/
— Kyle Rittenhouse to Speak Sunday at Turning Point USA AmericaFest in Phoenix
https://mchenrycountyblog.com/2021/12/18/rittenhouse121821/

WASHINGTON TIMES
— Trump demands China pay $60T in ‘reparations’ for the coronavirus pandemic – Haris Alic
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2021/dec/19/trump-demands-china-pay-60t-reparations-pandemic/

NEW YORK POST
— Private preschools are teaching the future elite to be racist – Karol Markowicz
https://nypost.com/2021/12/19/private-preschools-teaching-the-future-elite-to-be-racist/

FOX NEWS
— Oxford University blasted for considering hiring based on ‘woke score’ of academics. ‘You have to go out your way to show you have tried to virtue signal,’ one professor complained. – Jessica Chasmar (COMMENT: This year, virtue signalers stopped Republicans from helping sponsor Wheaton’s Independence Day parade and fireworks. Last year, they got downtown Wheaton to promote LGBTQ big time.)
https://www.foxnews.com/politics/oxford-university-woke-score-academics-report

AMERICAN THINKER
— Spite: Joe Biden would rather let border wall materials rot on the ground than sell them to Texas – Monica Showalter
https://www.americanthinker.com/blog/2021/12/spite_joe_biden_would_rather_let_border_wall_materials_rot_on_the_ground_than_sell_them_to_texas_to_build_its_own.html

BREITBART
–A civil rights complaint was filed with the U.S. Department of Education against Downers Grove South High School after it advertised an allegedly racially-segregated “students of color field trip opportunity.” – BRECCAN F. THIES
https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2021/12/19/federal-civil-rights-complaint-filed-against-illinois-school-over-racial-segregation/
— Biden’s Amnesty for Illegal Aliens, Limitless Immigration for Corporations in Tailspin with Manchin Opposition – JOHN BINDER
https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2021/12/19/bidens-amnesty-for-illegal-aliens-limitless-immigration-for-corporations-in-tailspin-with-manchin-opposition/

DAILY SIGNAL
— We Hear You: Inflation Isn’t a ‘High-Class Problem’ – Ken McIntyre
https://www.dailysignal.com/2021/12/19/we-hear-you-inflation-isnt-a-high-class-problem/

NATIONAL REVIEW
— Victims of Cancel Culture Fight Back – KENIN M. SPIVAK
https://www.nationalreview.com/2021/12/victims-of-cancel-culture-fight-back/

BIZ PAC REVIEW
— Dems look for way to weasel around parliamentarian, include immigration in stalled Build Back Better bill – Ashley Hill
https://www.bizpacreview.com/2021/12/19/dems-look-for-way-to-weasel-around-parliamentarian-include-immigration-in-stalled-build-back-better-bill-1177926/

LEGAL INSURRECTION
— Fury From The Left After George Will Calls 1619 Project “Historical Illiteracy” and “Not Innocent Ignorance” And he did it at WaPo, leftists’ safe space. Race card played: “Will should’ve just written Hannah-Jones was ‘uppity’” – Stacey Matthews
https://legalinsurrection.com/2021/12/fury-from-the-left-after-george-will-calls-1619-project-historical-illiteracy-and-not-innocent-ignorance/

INDEPENDENT JOURNAL REVIEW
— As Biden’s Border Crisis Rages, Armed Texans Arrive to Round Up Illegal Aliens – Jack Gist
https://ijr.com/as-bidens-border-crisis-rages-armed-texans-arrive-to-round-up-illegal-aliens/

POLITICO
— Kinzinger on McCarthy: ‘I don’t think history books are going to be kind to him’ The Illinois Republican contrasted Kevin McCarthy with Mitch McConnell. – DAVID COHEN
https://www.politico.com/news/2021/12/19/kinzinger-mccarthy-mcconnell-trump-525531
— Biden’s H-1B Conundrum. The administration’s efforts to reform the visa program could put him at loggerheads with key factions of his own party. – RIKHA SHARMA RANI
https://www.politico.com/news/magazine/2021/12/19/biden-h-1b-visa-conundrum-524254
(FROM THE ARTICLE: I spoke with current and former H-1B holders, U.S. workers, union reps, academics, lobbyists, recruiters and immigration lawyers on both sides of the political spectrum. While they differed on the specifics, many said that the program is used not to fill labor shortages, as corporations insist, but to cut costs. Critics say that businesses regularly game the system to pay H-1B visa holders below market wages, both exploiting foreign workers and stacking the deck against American job seekers.)
— Black lawmakers threaten to cut off K St unless it diversifies. Years of frustration with the racial composition of the political influence industry have begun to boil over. – HAILEY FUCHS and LAURA BARRÓN-LÓPEZ
https://www.politico.com/news/2021/12/19/black-lawmakers-diversity-lobbying-firms-525362

NEW YORK TIMES
— In Fight Against Violence, Asian and Black Activists Struggle to Agree. Calls for unity have ebbed over disagreements on one main issue: policing. – Kellen Browning and Brian X. Chen
https://www.nytimes.com/2021/12/19/us/black-asian-activists-policing-disagreement.html

SACRAMENTO BEE
— San Francisco mayor declares state of emergency in troubled neighborhood – AP
https://www.sacbee.com/news/california/article256720442.html

NEWSWEEK
— Adam Kinzinger Says GOP Lawmakers May Be Targeted in 1/6 Probe: ‘There Are More Texts’ – JASON LEMON
https://www.newsweek.com/adam-kinzinger-says-gop-lawmakers-may-targeted-1-6-probe-there-are-more-texts-1660944

DAILY KOS
— Special Privilege in Admission to Elite U.S. Colleges – Lawrence S Wittner
https://www.dailykos.com/stories/2021/12/19/2070141/-Special-Privilege-in-Admission-to-Elite-U-S-Colleges

DAILY MAIL
— Trump rips Mitch McConnell as a ‘disaster’ and urges Republican voters to elect ‘tougher people’ in 2022 midterm elections – ELIZABETH ELKIND
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-10326773/Trump-rips-McConnell-disaster-urges-GOP-voters-elect-tougher-people-2022-midterms.html

December 10 Evening Edition

ABC7

— Illinois COVID cases: IL reports 7,531 new cases, 35 deaths
https://abc7chicago.com/illinois-covid-testing-vaccine-booster/11321153/

CBS2
— AS THE DEMOCRAT PARTY’S STRANGLEHOLD ON CHICAGO TIGHTENS: CPD Threatens To Shut Down Millennium Park If Chaos Breaks Out This Weekend – Steven Graves
https://chicago.cbslocal.com/2021/12/10/cpd-chaos-millennium-park/

DAILY HERALD
— State will funnel violence intervention funds to most dangerous areas – JERRY NOWICKI
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20211210/state-will-funnel-violence-intervention-funds-to-most-dangerous-areas

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— City’s top cop promises beefed-up police presence downtown. Supt. David Brown urged parents to not leave minors downtown without adult supervision. – Stefano Esposito
https://chicago.suntimes.com/crime/2021/12/10/22827999/chicago-police-downtown-presence-wilding-crowd-control
— What’s in Illinois’ legal weed? Sometimes contaminants, Sun-Times testing finds. Nearly two years and $1.9 billion in sales since recreational marijuana was legalized, consumers can’t be sure the heavily taxed legal weed they buy is free from mold, yeast and bacteria and meets the label’s promised potency, a Sun-Times investigation found. – Stephanie Zimmermann and Tom Schuba
https://chicago.suntimes.com/22821232/marijuana-legal-weed-testing-mold-contaminants-illinois
— Illinois cannabis regulation: moldy weed but no consumer alert or recall, secret investigations. What happened with tainted weed state regulators found last spring raises questions about regulation of the state’s booming industry and the high-priced, high-taxed products on dispensary shelves. – Tom Schuba and Stephanie Zimmermann
https://chicago.suntimes.com/2021/12/10/22821308/marijuana-regulation-illinois-legal-weed-mag-landrace-consumers-cannabis-industry
— How we tested legal weed and investigated why some marijuana never makes it to dispensary shelves. Eight of the nine pre-rolls in Sun-Times testing tested above state limits for two or more microbiological contaminants. Four failed four different microbiological tests. – Stephanie Zimmermann and Tom Schuba
https://chicago.suntimes.com/2021/12/10/22821284/legal-weed-testing-explained-marijuana-dispensaries
— Tainted marijuana’s possible health effects include allergic reactions, experts say. Smoking moldy weed usually won’t cause serious health problems for most people. Though reports are rare, one type of mold has caused hospitalizations and deaths. – Stephanie Zimmermann and Tom Schuba
https://chicago.suntimes.com/22821331/weed-contaminated-legal-marijuana-health-enid-neptune-jordan-tishler-rosalie-pacula-aspergillus

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— Chicago to have more cops on duty this weekend to guard against downtown violence and disorderly conduct. Security firm to monitor CTA driver safety. – PAIGE FRY, JOHN BYRNE and ALICE YIN
https://www.chicagotribune.com/news/breaking/ct-chicago-downtown-safety-20211210-pl25jtl6vnc5tdmc6ld5cgvqrm-story.html
— More Lori Lightfoot texts: On Anjanette Young raid, Latino hiring, wrangling votes and dealing with opposition – GREGORY PRATT
https://www.chicagotribune.com/politics/ct-chicago-mayor-lightfoot-more-texts-20211210-vjzzx5ublreunphqtotk4e55nm-story.html
— Gov. J.B. Pritzker signs measure aimed at providing millions of dollars to groups engaged in violence prevention – JEREMY GORNER
https://www.chicagotribune.com/politics/ct-pritzker-signs-law-for-violence-prevention-20211210-5hzjlqa7xfb7xo7z5o2lkcbszi-story.html
— 13th Ward loyalist who helped in Ald. Marty Quinn’s push to dump college kid from ballot now eyes judgeship – RAY LONG
https://www.chicagotribune.com/politics/ct-democratic-slating-gleffe-judge-madigan-20211210-uvzqcplxdfhntkncqvmc5u2ema-story.html
— As Cook County Democratic slating nears, secretary of state candidate Alexi Giannoulias questioned about past support of a Republican for treasurer – JEREMY GORNER
https://www.chicagotribune.com/politics/ct-alexi-giannoulias-cook-county-democratic-party-slating-20211210-ur7zulalcrc7zn5j7c3j24ub3q-story.html

ILLINOIS REVIEW
— COOK COUNTY COMMISSIONER CALLS FOR KIM FOXX TO RESIGN IN LIGHT OF SMOLLETT VERDICT
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2021/12/cook-county-commissioner-calls-for-kim-foxx-to-resign-in-light-of-smollett-verdict.html
— WHY WOKE ORGANIZATIONS ALL SOUND THE SAME
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2021/12/why-woke-organizations-all-sound-the-same.html
— AMERICANS TWICE AS LIKELY TO EXPERIENCE IRS AUDITS THANKS TO BIDEN SPENDING PLAN
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2021/12/americans-twice-as-likely-to-experience-irs-audits-thanks-to-biden-spending-plan-2.html
— DEMOCRATS’ TAX & SPEND BILL TALLIES $4.9T, CBO ESTIMATES
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2021/12/democrats-tax-spend-bill-tallies-49t-cbo-estimates.html
— IL DEMOCRAT REP PULLS ATTEMPT TO MAKE UNVACCINATED PAY THEIR OWN HOSPITAL BILLS
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2021/12/il-democrat-rep-pulls-attempt-to-make-unvaccinated-pay-their-own-hospital-bills.html

CAPITOL FAX
— Cases rise by 17% in week, deaths up 46%, hospitalizations up 26%, ICU up 24%, vents up 35% – 62% vaxed, 41% boosted
https://capitolfax.com/2021/12/10/cases-rise-by-17-in-week-deaths-up-46-hospitalizations-up-26-icu-up-24-vents-up-35-62-vaxed-41-boosted/
— COVID-19 roundup
https://capitolfax.com/2021/12/10/covid-19-roundup-131/
— Rockford hospitals overwhelmed, county to declare disaster
https://capitolfax.com/2021/12/10/rockford-hospitals-overwhelmed-county-to-declare-disaster/
— Oppo dump! Sullivan supports overturning Roe v. Wade, claims political operative “showed up at my door,” explains “social justice” magazine
https://capitolfax.com/2021/12/10/oppo-dump-sullivan-supports-overturning-roe-v-wade-claims-political-operative-showed-up-at-my-door-explains-social-justice-magazine/

WASHINGTON TIMES
— Black Lives Matter takes credibility hit with defense of Jussie Smollett. BLM leader decries legal process as white-supremacist charade. – Valerie Richardson
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2021/dec/10/black-lives-matter-takes-credibility-hit-defense-j/

WASHINGTON EXAMINER
— Republicans should strip ‘the Squad’ of committee assignments for their bigoted remarks – Christopher Tremoglie
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/opinion/republicans-should-strip-the-squad-of-committee-assignments-for-their-bigoted-remarks

GOPUSA
— AS THE DEMOCRAT PARTY’S STRANGLEHOLD ON CHICAGO TIGHTENS: Mayor Lightfoot’s Combative Approach Displayed In Texts
https://www.gopusa.com/mayor-lightfoots-combative-approach-displayed-in-texts/
— AS THE DEMOCRAT PARTY’S STRANGLEHOLD ON AMERICA TIGHTENS: Surge: Inflation Under Biden Rises Nearly 7% In 2021, Highest Increase In 39 Years
https://www.gopusa.com/surge-inflation-under-biden-rises-nearly-7-in-2021-highest-increase-in-39-years/

BREITBART
— WaPo Accuses Math Curriculums of ‘Racism,’ Demands Addressing ‘The Other CRT’ – JOSHUA KLEIN
https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2021/12/10/wapo-accuses-math-curriculums-of-racism-demands-addressing-the-other-crt/

DAILY CALLER
— In Bob Dole’s Final Thoughts On Death And Heaven, He Jokes He’ll Probably Be Back To Vote In Chicago – BRIANNA LYMAN
https://dailycaller.com/2021/12/10/bob-dole-farewell-letter-joke-chicago-voting/

DAILY WIRE
— Jussie Smollett Should Be Charged With A Hate Crime – Matt Walsh
https://www.dailywire.com/episode/ep-855-jussie-smollett-should-be-charged-with-a-hate-crime

NEWSMAX
— City of Chicago to Pursue Lawsuit Against Actor Jussie Smollett – Solange Reyner
https://www.newsmax.com/newsfront/chicago-jussie-smollett-lawsuit-hoax/2021/12/10/id/1048226/

HOT AIR
— WaPo warns: Come and see the systemic racism of electric vehicles – ED MORRISSEY
https://hotair.com/ed-morrissey/2021/12/09/wapo-warns-come-and-see-the-system-racism-of-electric-vehicles-n434393

LEGAL INSURRECTION
— Mockery Ensues After USA Today Publishes Ludicrous Article Asking ‘Is Math Racist?’ USA Today changed the headline after well-deserved mockery.
https://legalinsurrection.com/2021/12/mockery-ensues-after-usa-today-publishes-ludicrous-article-asking-is-math-racist/

USA TODAY
— Hate crime hoax conviction: Jussie Smollett is a race baiter. A jury saw through his lies. Thankfully, 12 people selected at random can act with integrity even when our leaders cannot muster the same sense of responsibility. – Jonathan Turley
https://www.usatoday.com/story/opinion/2021/12/10/jury-convicts-hate-crime-hoax-jussie-smollett-race-baiter/6461873001/

FORBES
— Chicago Vows To Extract $130,000 Compensation From Jussie Smollett Over Hate Crime Hoax After Guilty Verdict – Kimberlee Speakman
https://www.forbes.com/sites/kimberleespeakman/2021/12/10/chicago-vows-to-extract-compensation-from-jussie-smollett-over-hate-crime-hoax-after-guilty-verdict/

December 4 Evening Edition

ABC7

— Oak Park River Forest High School cancels all activities through winter break due to uptick in COVID cases
https://abc7chicago.com/chicago-covid-19-oak-park-river-forest-high-school-cases/11300964/

DAILY HERALD
— With Kinzinger out, candidates bow out of 16th District race, plan to run elsewhere – Russell Lissau
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20211204/with-kinzinger-out-candidates-bow-out-of-16th-district-race-plan-to-run-elsewhere

WGLT
— Conservative central Illinois blogger’s website suspended – Charlie Schlenker
https://www.wglt.org/local-news/2021-12-04/conservative-central-illinois-bloggers-website-suspended

WASHINGTON TIMES
— Pope Francis warns of global ‘retreat from democracy,’ blasts nationalism – Mica Soellner
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2021/dec/4/pope-francis-warns-global-retreat-democracy-blasts/
— Elon Musk calls for age cap on running for political office – Mica Soellner (COMMENT: Musk would approve of the federal government’s up-or-out policy for its employees who are Republican, White, male, and/or non-veteran: GS-13 (currently $102,188) by age 25, GS-14 (currently $120,755) by age 30, GS-15 (currently $142,041) by age 35, and Senior Executive Service (currently $172,500) by age 40. Extremely few federal employees make the aforesaid promotion deadlines.)
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2021/dec/4/elon-musk-says-people-over-70-should-be-barred-run/

FOX NEWS
— Former Illinois State University football coach fired for removing Black Lives Matter poster alleges First Amendment rights violated. Suit alleges coach was fired because ‘he did not toe the party line’ regarding BLM. – Kyle Morris |
https://www.foxnews.com/politics/football-coach-black-lives-matter-first-amendment-violated
— GAO struggles to identify how 20% of federal grants for 2020 voting were spent. House Republicans first flagged concerns about the election grants in September 2020. – Fred Lucas
https://www.foxnews.com/politics/gao-federal-grants-2020-voting

GOPUSA
— They Won’t Even Protect The Pot Shops In Lawless SF
https://www.gopusa.com/they-wont-even-protect-the-pot-shops-in-lawless-sf/

NEW YORK POST
— Biden’s top aide Ron Klain complains press coverage is too negative – Jon Levine
https://nypost.com/2021/12/04/bidens-top-aide-ron-klain-complains-press-coverage-too-negative/
— Why more young black Americans are calling themselves ‘conservative’ – Dennis Richmond, Jr. (DIERSEN: Ever-increasingly, the percentage of the following who are conservative decreases even further: a) leaders of the Illinois Republican Party, DuPage County Republican Central Committee, and Milton Township Republican Organization, b) Republican leaders of Illinois, DuPage County, Milton Township, Wheaton, Wheaton Park District, and Wheaton Chamber of Commerce, c) conservative and religious leaders, and d) Republican candidates on ballots in my precinct, their political consultants, major donors, fundraisers, pollsters, campaign managers, campaign staff members, and campaign volunteers.)
https://nypost.com/2021/12/04/why-more-young-black-americans-call-themselves-conservative/

BREITBART
— Democrats: Let’s Curb Inflation by Using Migrants to Cut American Wages – NEIL MUNRO
https://www.breitbart.com/immigration/2021/12/04/democrats-lets-curb-inflation-using-migrants-cut-american-wages/
— Illinois’ Esther Joy King After ‘Wild Wild West’ Afghanistan Rescue Effort: I Know People Who Are Still in Kabul – ASHLEY OLIVER
https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2021/12/03/exclusive-illinois-esther-joy-king-after-wild-wild-west-afghanistan-rescue-effort-i-know-people-who-are-still-in-kabul/
— Pope Francis: Barbed Wire Blocking Migrants Is a ‘Form of Hatred’ – THOMAS D. WILLIAMS, PH.D.
https://www.breitbart.com/immigration/2021/12/04/pope-francis-barbed-wire-blocking-migrants-is-a-form-of-hatred/

BLAZE
— Oregon drafting rule to make wearing masks permanent – PAUL SACCA
https://www.theblaze.com/news/mask-mandate-oregon-indefinite-permanent

THE HILL
— Alarm grows over smash-and-grab robberies amid holiday season – CAROLINE VAKIL AND MYCHAEL SCHNELL
https://thehill.com/homenews/state-watch/584057-smash-and-grab-crimes-raise-alarms
— Trump social media startup receives commitment of $1 billion from unidentified ‘diverse group’ of investors – CAROLINE VAKIL
https://thehill.com/policy/technology/584365-trump-social-media-startup-receives-commitment-of-1-billion-from
— Democrats livid over GOP’s COVID-19 attacks on Biden – MIKE LILLIS
https://thehill.com/homenews/house/584313-democrats-livid-over-gops-covid-19-attacks-on-biden

CNN
— Meadows doubles down on debunked election fraud claims and whitewashes January 6 riot in new book – Zachary Cohen, Marshall Cohen and Gabby Orr
https://www.cnn.com/2021/12/03/politics/meadows-book-january-6/index.html

NEW YORK TIMES
— Rudeness Is On the Rise. – Jennifer Finney Boylan (COMMENT: I should write a book about the rudest people in Illinois, DuPage County, Milton Township, and Wheaton.)
https://www.nytimes.com/2021/12/04/opinion/rudeness-stress-culture.html

EDUCATION WEEK
— Anti-Racist Teaching Strategies for Predominantly White Schools – Larry Ferlazzo (COMMENT: Democrats, Libertarians, Greens, and RINOs hint/imply/argue/shout that if you are a Republican, the fewer minorities that you went school with, the more racist that you are.)
https://www.edweek.org/leadership/opinion-anti-racist-teaching-strategies-for-predominantly-white-schools/2021/12

GUARDIAN
— COMMENT: Hate-filled Republican-hating Republican-haters use minority graduates of American military academies to promote hatred against Republicans.
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2021/dec/04/us-military-academies-racism-graduates-of-color

December 2 Evening Edition

ABC7

— Illinois COVID Update: IL reports 11,524 cases, 40 deaths – Michelle Gallardo
https://abc7chicago.com/illinois-covid-testing-cases-vaccine/11293735/
— US will resume policy for asylum-seekers to wait in Mexico – AP
https://abc7chicago.com/us-news-politics-remain-in-mexico-policy-immigration/11294146/

NBC5
— Biden Administration to Restart Trump-era ‘Remain in Mexico’ Policy The program will start again in border towns as soon as next week, a source familiar with the matter told NBC News
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/national-international/biden-administration-to-restart-trump-era-remain-in-mexico-policy/2698365/

CBS2
— City Council Latino Caucus Moves To Put Proposed Ward Map On 2022 Ballot For Voter Referendum
https://chicago.cbslocal.com/2021/12/02/latino-caucus-proposed-ward-map-referendum-petition-city-council-remapping/

FOX32
— Academic proficiency across Illinois declines since pandemic began
https://www.fox32chicago.com/news/academic-proficiency-across-illinois-declines-since-pandemic-began

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— Illinois releases district-level data for school report cards showing declines across all demographics. Many students didn’t take the test. – KAREN ANN CULLOTTA
https://www.chicagotribune.com/coronavirus/ct-illinois-report-cards-school-district-student-test-scores-decline-20211202-4a3trq6pevadrmik6witr46hni-story.html
— Chicago’s Art Institute fired its volunteer docents and caused a furor heard nationwide. The fight is really about the future of museums. – CHRISTOPHER BORRELLI (COMMENT: Under the Democrats, under the Libertarians, under the Greens, under the Independents, and under the RINOs, ever-increasingly, the more of the following that you are, the bleaker that your future is: law enforcement officer, Trump supporter, conservative, patriotic, Republican, American, White, male, older, heterosexual, married, non-poor, gun owner, Christian, Protestant, Italian American, German American, and/or if your ancestors have been in America for a long time.)
https://www.chicagotribune.com/entertainment/ct-ent-docents-art-institute-diversity-20211202-imwkcqnd3bghbn2smhpc7252wy-story.html

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— More than 11,000 new COVID-19 cases in Illinois, most in a year — with Omicron still looming. Thursday’s caseload is nearly twice as high as any other day over the past 10 months. Officials say it’s critical for more residents to get vaccinated. – Mitchell Armentrout and Jason Beeferman
https://chicago.suntimes.com/coronavirus/2021/12/2/22814414/illinois-coronavirus-omicron-cases-highest-year-pritzker-covid-vaccine-chicago
— COMMENT: Ever-increasingly, Democrats promote abortion.
https://chicago.suntimes.com/columnists/2021/12/2/22813961/abortion-rights-roe-wade-supreme-court-illinois-suicide-girl-dunne-cook-county-hospital-steinberg
— COMMENT: Mona Charen demonizes, denigrates, and condemns Dr. Oz.
https://chicago.suntimes.com/columnists/2021/12/2/22814695/dr-oz-quacks-the-code-of-republican-politics-fox-news-mona-charen-column
— COMMENT: Ever-increasingly, Democrats illegally encourage citizens of foreign countries to illegally come to America illegally and to illegally stay in America illegally.
https://chicago.suntimes.com/2021/12/2/22810045/illinois-undocumented-healthcare-seniors-nursing-homes-christina-manheimer-rush-hospital-op-ed

WBEZ
— Bailey distances his Illinois gubernatorial campaign from accused insurrectionist – Dave McKinney
https://www.wbez.org/stories/bailey-distances-campaign-from-accused-insurrectionist/cc126c58-4389-4b5e-9582-233e36e3820d

BLOOMINGTON PANTAGRAPH
— Illinois report card’s district-level data shows steep declines – KAREN ANN CULLOTTA
https://pantagraph.com/news/local/education/illinois-report-cards-district-level-data-shows-steep-declines/article_f3f4b18d-725f-51ea-b78c-b7062c1a2b80.html

EFFINGHAM DAILY NEWS
— Peril at the top of Illinois GOP ticket – Jim Nowlan
https://www.effinghamdailynews.com/opinion/columns/jim-nowlan-guest-columnist-peril-at-the-top-of-illinois-gop-ticket/article_c2ed2e9e-53b4-11ec-84fc-bf03acd0f7ed.html

FOX ILLINOIS
— Top Sen. Republicans launch bill blocking payments to immigrants who unlawfully entered US – ALEC SCHEMMEL
https://foxillinois.com/news/nation-world/top-sen-republicans-launch-bill-blocking-payments-to-immigrants-who-unlawfully-entered-us
— Olbermann slammed for connecting school shooting to suspect’s parent’s support for Trump – ALEC SCHEMMEL
https://foxillinois.com/news/nation-world/olbermann-slammed-for-connecting-school-shooting-to-suspects-parents-support-for-trump

WSIL TV
— Facebook lifts Kyle Rittenhouse restrictions, including searches and praise – Brian Fung
https://www.wsiltv.com/news/facebook-lifts-kyle-rittenhouse-restrictions-including-searches-and-praise/article_426e09bb-30bf-52d0-8324-0f9a9e9d72fc.html

WREX
— COMMENT: Ever-increasingly, Democrats promote abortion.
https://www.wrex.com/news/national/democrats-hope-threat-to-abortion-rights-will-rouse-voters/article_2dc188b0-f691-551d-a48a-5f22956be884.html

WGLT
— COMMENT: Democrats, Libertarians, and Greens crow about their success in getting students to promote the Democrat, Libertarian, and Green party platforms.
https://www.wglt.org/local-news/2021-12-02/normal-students-push-for-curriculum-reform-say-state-diversity-bills-are-not-enough

CITIES 92.9
— Report ranks Illinois in bottom half of states for freedom – Andrew Hensel
https://www.cities929.com/2021/12/02/report-ranks-illinois-in-bottom-half-of-states-for-freedom/

PRAIRIE STATE WIRE
— Illinois Catholics: Catholic politicians who support abortion should be denied communion – U.S. Rep. Marie Newman
https://prairiestatewire.com/stories/613745944-illinois-catholics-catholic-politicians-who-support-abortion-should-be-denied-communion

CAPITOL FAX
— Rabine, Kinzinger respond to Bailey’s ties to man arrested in January 6 investigation
https://capitolfax.com/2021/12/02/rabine-kinzinger-respond-to-baileys-ties-to-man-arrested-in-january-6-investigation/
— ILGOP jumps on Pritzker’s “governor of Chicago” quip
https://capitolfax.com/2021/12/02/ilgop-jumps-on-pritzkers-governor-of-chicago-quip/
— District-level school test results released
https://capitolfax.com/2021/12/02/district-level-school-test-results-released/

NEW YORK POST
— Team Biden’s ‘it’s all free’ shtick and other commentary – Editorial
https://nypost.com/2021/12/01/team-bidens-its-all-free-shtick-and-other-commentary/

FOX NEWS
— Biden-Harris ‘unusable’ for Democrats on campaign trail amid White House ‘meltdown’: Reince Priebus VP’s office sees key departure as pair’s approval ratings sink
https://www.foxnews.com/media/biden-harris-democrats-campaign-trail-reince-priebus

GOPUSA
— Trump Vs. Biden On Covid Travel Bans: Which One Is Racist? – Bobby Eberle
https://www.gopusa.com/trump-vs-biden-on-covid-travel-bans-which-one-is-racist/
— Dems Renew Push For Gun-Control Bills After Oxford Shooting
https://www.gopusa.com/dems-renew-push-for-gun-control-bills-after-oxford-shooting/
— Leftists’ Worst Fear: Americans Rallying To The Fight
https://www.gopusa.com/leftists-worst-fear-americans-rallying-to-the-fight/

BREATBART
— Biden Administration’s New HIV/AIDS Strategy: Racism Is ‘Serious Public Health Threat’ – PENNY STARR
https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2021/12/02/biden-administrations-new-hiv-aids-strategy-racism-is-serious-public-health-threat/

BLAZE
— 2021 saw the most police officers shot and killed in US history, according to Fraternal Order of Police – PAUL SACCA
https://www.theblaze.com/news/most-police-officers-shot-killed-history

NEWSMAX
— Illinois Is Becoming a Safe Space for Women Seeking Abortions – Solange Reyner
https://www.newsmax.com/newsfront/illinois-abortions-roe-v-wade/2021/12/02/id/1047123/

NEWS BUSTERS
— Evening Nets Ignore Racist Black Lives Matter Call to Boycott White Businesses for 4 Days – Joseph Vazquez
https://www.newsbusters.org/blogs/business/joseph-vazquez/2021/12/02/evening-nets-ignore-racist-black-lives-matter-call-boycott

HERITAGE FOUNDATION
— Parents Have Every Right to Be Involved in Their Children’s Education
https://www.heritage.org/education/commentary/parents-have-every-right-be-involved-their-childrens-education

TOWNHALL
— GOP Senators Intro Bill to Stop Biden’s Plan to Pay Illegals – Spencer Brown
https://townhall.com/tipsheet/spencerbrown/2021/12/02/gop-senators-intro-bill-to-stop-biden-plan-to-pay-illegals-n2599991

NEW AMERICAN
— Biden Using “CARES” Cash to Flood US With Illegals – Alex Newman
https://www.wglt.org/local-news/2021-12-02/normal-students-push-for-curriculum-reform-say-state-diversity-bills-are-not-enough

CENTER SQUARE
— Taxpayer-funded critical race theory training program draws criticism – Casey Harper
https://www.thecentersquare.com/national/taxpayer-funded-critical-race-theory-training-program-draws-criticism/article_74ec846e-5388-11ec-819d-5bbdfdfbb37a.html

EPOCH TIMES
— Citizens Continue to Exit High-Tax US States – Andrew Wilford
https://www.theepochtimes.com/citizens-continue-to-exit-high-tax-us-states_4135255.html
— Tackling Critical Race Theory: What It Is and Where It Is Being Banned – GQ Pan
https://www.theepochtimes.com/tackling-critical-race-theory-what-it-is-and-where-it-is-being-banned_4108055.html
— Where Have All the Liberals Gone? – Walter Block
https://www.theepochtimes.com/where-have-all-the-liberals-gone_4131987.html

THE HILL
— COMMENT: Ever-increasingly, Democrats, Libertarians, Greens, Independents, and RINOs encourage minorities to hate Republicans.
https://thehill.com/opinion/campaign/584067-politics-must-accept-the-reality-of-multiracial-america-and-disavow-racial

NBC NEWS
— Harvard adds caste bias protections for graduate student workers. After months of negotiations, the Ivy League school added protections for caste-oppressed students to its graduate student union contract. – Sakshi Venkatraman
https://www.nbcnews.com/news/asian-america/harvard-adds-caste-bias-protections-graduate-student-workers-rcna7279

CBS NEWS
— More states considering bans on gas-powered lawn equipment – KHRISTOPHER J. BROOKS
https://www.cbsnews.com/news/gas-powered-lawnmowers-california-environment-pollution/

NEWSWEEK
— Univ. of Florida Accused of Renaming ‘Critical Race’ Study Over Fear of Offending Lawmakers – ERIN BRADY
https://www.newsweek.com/univ-florida-accused-renaming-critical-race-study-over-fear-offending-lawmakers-1655565

December 1 Evening Edition

ABC7
— Illinois COVID Update: IL reports 6,119 cases, 45 deaths – Michelle Gallardo
https://abc7chicago.com/illinois-covid-testing-cases-variant/11289555/

NBC5
— Rallies Arise in Chicago as Supreme Court Makes Major Decision on Abortion Rights
https://www.nbcchicago.com/top-videos-home/rallies-arise-in-chicago-as-supreme-court-makes-major-decision-on-abortion-rights/2697918/
— Chicago Man Charged in Connection With Jan. 6 Attack on US Capitol – Phil Rogers
https://www.nbcchicago.com/investigations/chicago-man-charged-in-connection-with-jan-6-attack-on-us-capitol/2697906/

CBS2
— Jussie Smollett Trial: Abel Osundairo, One Of Two Brothers Who Said He Was Paid To Help Stage Attack, Says Smollett ‘Wanted Me To Fake Beat Him Up’ – Charlie De Mar
https://chicago.cbslocal.com/2021/12/01/jussie-smollett-trial-day-3-testimony/
— Lawrence Ligas Of Chicago Becomes Latest Illinois Resident Charged In Jan. 6 Capitol Insurrection
https://chicago.cbslocal.com/2021/12/01/lawrence-ligas-chicago-charged-capitol-insurrection/

WGN RADIO
— GOP anger with Fauci rises – Alexander Bolton
https://wgnradio.com/news/gop-anger-with-fauci-rises/
— McCarthy pleads with Republicans to stop infighting: ‘Congress is not junior high’ – SCOTT WONG AND CRISTINA MARCOS
https://wgnradio.com/news/mccarthy-pleads-with-republicans-to-stop-infighting-congress-is-not-junior-high/

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— Former U.S. Rep Joe Walsh sells Mundelein home for $685,000 – BOB GOLDSBOROUGH
https://www.chicagotribune.com/real-estate/elite-street/ct-re-elite-street-joe-walsh-mundelein-20211201-s2wfszzkhjeprhjj5av6qdg2ly-story.html
— Here’s how Build Back Better would help Southland families, lawmakers say – TED SLOWIK
https://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/daily-southtown/opinion/ct-sta-slowik-build-back-better-st-1202-20211201-3mcjnchug5flbfif3x7ucniuci-story.html

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— Abimbola Osundairo says Jussie Smollett asked to ‘fake beat him’ “I was confused. I looked puzzled. He [Smollett] explained to me that he wanted me to fake beat him up,” said Abimbola Osundairo, who met the actor while he worked as an extra on “Empire” in 2017. – Matthew Hendrickson and Andy Grimm
https://chicago.suntimes.com/2021/12/1/22811986/abimbola-osundairo-takes-stand-jussie-smollett-fake-beat

DAILY HERALD
— A retired Marine Corps colonel and former GOP candidate in the 8th Congressional District Larry Kaifesh has been removed from a high-ranking position at Chicago Public Schools’ Marine Leadership Academy after he emailed families about the “dangers of vaccinating children,” schools chief Pedro Martinez said Tuesday.
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20211201/former-congressional-candidate-removed-from-school-post-for-spreading-vaccine-misformation

CRAIN’S CHICAGO BUSINESS
— Illinois’ GOP reps tip the scales in school board COVID debate. The entire delegation—minus one noteworthy member—signed off on a call for the state’s school board association to drop out of its national group as part of a flap over parents at local meetings being labeled “domestic terrorists.” – Ted Cox
https://www.chicagobusiness.com/juice/illinois-gop-reps-tip-scales-school-board-domestic-terrorist-debate-crains-juice
— Chicago tech’s diversity problem starts in college. A new study from Pritzker-backed tech-sector booster P33 highlights the shortage of Black and Latino computer science grads in Illinois. – KATHERINE DAVIS
https://www.chicagobusiness.com/technology/chicago-techs-diversity-problem-starts-illinois-colleges
— ComEd rates to increase by $100 million next year. The ICC today approved the second of two rate hikes set at levels largely outside the agency’s control under 2011 and 2016 state laws that ComEd admitted to engaging in bribery to enact. – STEVE DANIELS
https://www.chicagobusiness.com/utilities/comed-rate-hike-approved-illinois-commerce-commission

SPRINGFIELD STATE JOURNAL REGISTER
— Bishop Paprocki: Satanic displays ‘should have no place in this Capitol’ – Steven Spearie
https://www.sj-r.com/story/news/2021/11/30/springfield-bishop-paprocki-satanic-displays-have-no-place-state-capitol/8808093002/

NEWS GAZETTE
— Rodney Davis picks his poison – Editorial
https://www.news-gazette.com/opinion/editorials/editorial-rodney-davis-picks-his-poison/article_ffa38a6c-b2fd-5d01-9bde-dd7e402f8bef.html

JACKSONVILLE JOURNAL COURIER
— GOP hopeful Bailey visits Jacksonville, talks about path to governor’s seat
https://www.myjournalcourier.com/insider/article/Darren-Bailey-sets-path-to-win-governor-s-seat-16665833.php

WSIL TV
— Poll: Young Americans say they’re fearful about the future of the country – Ariel Edwards-Levy
https://www.wsiltv.com/news/poll-young-americans-say-theyre-fearful-about-the-future-of-the-country/article_24bf70fd-a09b-5359-8836-3b4312d4570c.html

WILL COUNTY GAZETTE
— ‘Ignoring our values and harming American families’: Bailey holds meet and greet amid run for Illinois governor – John Kelly
https://willcountygazette.com/stories/613462303-ignoring-our-values-and-harming-american-families-bailey-holds-meet-and-greet-amid-run-for-illinois-governor

WILLIAM J KELLY
— WMAY: IL GOP Candidate for Sec of State Wants to Abolish Car Ownership for Felons
https://www.williamjkelly.org/news/wmay-il-gop-candidate-for-sec-of-state-wants-to-abolish-car-ownership-for-felons

ILLINOIS REVIEW
— 17TH CD GOP CANDIDATE ESTHER JOY KING RELEASES “BATTLE-READY” CAMPAIGN AD
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2021/12/17th-cd-gop-candidate-esther-joy-king-releases-battle-ready-campaign-ad.html
— PRAGER: IRRATIONAL FEAR MORE DEADLY THAN COVID-19
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2021/12/prager-irrational-fear-more-deadly-than-covid-19.html
— OP-ED BY MARK CURRAN: LAKE COUNTY’S SHANES, FILENKO BAD FOR ILLINOIS
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2021/12/op-ed-by-mark-curran-lake-countys-shanes-filenko-bad-for-illinois.html

WASHINGTON TIMES
— History As It Happens: Misunderstanding slavery – Martin Di Caro
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2021/dec/1/history-it-happens-misunderstanding-slavery/
— Smash-and-grab crime wave baffles congressional Democrats – Kerry Picket
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2021/dec/1/americas-smash-and-grab-crime-wave-baffles-congres/

BREITBART
— Democrats, Big Tech Billionaires Unite to Keep DACA Illegal Aliens in U.S. Jobs – JOHN BINDER
https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2021/12/01/democrats-big-tech-billionaires-unite-to-keep-daca-illegal-aliens-in-u-s-jobs/

DAILY CALLER
— Judicial Watch Moves To Depose Chicago Mayor Lightfoot Over Racist Interview Policy – HARRY WILMERDING
https://dailycaller.com/2021/12/01/judicial-watch-moves-to-depose-chicago-mayor-lightfoot-over-racist-interview-policy-under-oath/

DAILY WIRE
— Migrants From 106 Countries Crossed Southern Border In Del Rio Sector in 2021 – Dillon Burroughs
https://www.dailywire.com/news/migrants-from-106-countries-crossed-southern-border-in-del-rio-sector-in-2021

NEWSMAX
— Self-Defense, Second Amendment Under Attack in America – Michael Dorstewitz
https://www.newsmax.com/michaeldorstewitz/kyle-rittenhouse-self-defense-gun-owners/2021/12/01/id/1046890/

LAW OFFICER
— Black Lives Matter movement calls for boycott of ‘white companies’
https://www.lawofficer.com/black-lives-matter-movement-calls-for-boycott-of-white-companies/

THE HILL
— Minorities and women are leading the red wave – RONNA MCDANIEL
https://thehill.com/opinion/campaign/583755-minorities-and-women-are-leading-the-red-wave

MSNBC
— McCarthy tries (and fails) to resolve the GOP’s newest feud. We’re not just seeing House Republicans go after one another, we’re also seeing evidence of Kevin McCarthy being too weak to do anything about it. – Steve Benen
https://www.msnbc.com/rachel-maddow-show/mccarthy-tries-fails-resolve-gop-s-newest-feud-n1285152

NEW YORK TIMES
— Trump Tested Positive for Virus Days Before Debate, 2 Ex-Officials Say – Maggie Haberman
https://www.nytimes.com/2021/12/01/us/politics/trump-virus-positive.html
— Retail Theft Has Gotten Very Organized – Peter Coy
https://www.nytimes.com/2021/12/01/opinion/retail-theft-ecommerce.html

WALL STREET JOURNAL
— Some Professional Degrees Leave Students With High Debt but Without High Salaries. Cost of degrees in dentistry and veterinary medicine may pose threat to service industries, WSJ analysis finds – Rebecca Smith and Andrea Fuller
https://www.wsj.com/articles/some-professional-degrees-leave-students-with-high-debt-but-without-high-salaries-11638354602

NPR
— Meta is reversing policy that kept Kyle Rittenhouse from Facebook and Instagram – Vanessa Romo
https://www.npr.org/2021/12/01/1060635724/meta-facebook-instagram-kyle-rittenhouse

November 28 Evening Edition

ABC7

— Supreme Court set to take up all-or-nothing abortion fight from Mississippi – AP
https://abc7chicago.com/mississippi-state-texas-abortion-law-clinic-planned-parenthood/11277484/
— Where is Jussie Smollett now? ‘Empire’ actor accused of faking racist attack set to go on trial Jussie Smollett charges: Felony disorderly conduct charge could carry up to 3-year sentence – Don Babwin
https://abc7chicago.com/jussie-smollett-charges-attack-streeterville/11277363/

WGN9
— Jussie Smollett: A timeline of events as jury selection set to begin Monday – AP
https://wgntv.com/news/chicago-news/key-moments-as-jussie-smollett-jury-selection-slated-to-begin-monday/

FOX32
— Jussie Smollett goes on trial this week, charged with lying about racist, homophobic attack in Chicago – Dan Bowen
https://www.fox32chicago.com/news/jussie-smollett-goes-on-trial-this-week-charged-with-lying-about-racist-homophobic-attack-in-chicago

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— Chicago needs professional policing, not more politics – STEVE BOULTON and CHRIS MYERS
https://www.chicagotribune.com/opinion/commentary/ct-opinion-chicago-policing-politics-states-attorney-20211128-nsvhib6ks5clhblhny7fjxvkg4-story.html
— Jussie Smollett to go on trial in alleged hoax attack that once captivated Chicago – MEGAN CREPEAU and JASON MEISNER
https://www.chicagotribune.com/news/criminal-justice/ct-jussie-smollett-trial-preview-20211129-3l6siynkwjgttcjz325u552heu-story.html

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— What can be done to stop Chicago’s Black exodus? Community leaders in Greater Englewood and Austin think a concerted effort to close the gaps in homeownership, wages and life expectancy between Black and white Chicagoans could stem the city’s loss of Black residents. – Elvia Malagón and Manny Ramos
https://chicago.suntimes.com/news/2021/11/28/22801083/chicago-census-black-population-englewood-austin
— Jussie Smollett heads to trial, nearly 3 years after the former ‘Empire’ star was accused of hate crime hoax. The 39-year-old actor and singer is charged with lying to Chicago police in 2019 when he claimed he was the victim of a racist and anti-gay attack near his Streeterville apartment. – Matthew Hendrickson and Andy Grimm
https://chicago.suntimes.com/crime/2021/11/28/22800734/jussie-smollett-former-empire-star-hate-crime-hoax

DAILY HERALD
— Nunda Twp. highway commissioner sues township board over levy dispute – Sam Lounsberry
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20211128/nunda-twp-highway-commissioner-sues-township-board-over-levy-dispute

OUR QUAD CITIES
— Darren Bailey set to compete for GOP nod in Illinois governor’s race with $1 million in coffers Bailey optimistic GOP can swing enough seats in legislature to end Dems supermajority – Linda Cook, Jim Niedelman
https://www.ourquadcities.com/news/local-news/darren-bailey-set-to-compete-for-gop-nod-in-illinois-governors-race-with-1-million-in-coffers/

WASHINGTON TIMES
— Wisconsin senators issue joint statement urging people not to politicize Christmas parade attack – Mica Soellner
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2021/nov/27/ron-johnson-tammy-baldwin-issue-rare-joint-stateme/

WASHINGTON EXAMINER
— Buttigieg says once families own electric cars, they will ‘never have to worry about gas prices again’ – Matthew Miller (COMMENT: Ever-increasingly, Democrats paint electricity as being “free.”)
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/buttigieg-says-once-families-own-electric-cars-they-will-never-have-to-worry-about-gas-prices-again

BREITBART
— Large Migrant Group Rushes Border in West Texas – RANDY CLARK
https://www.breitbart.com/border/2021/11/28/exclusive-large-migrant-group-rushes-border-in-west-texas/

BLAZE
— Levi Strauss and Best Buy offer counseling to employees distressed over Rittenhouse acquittal, including session with ‘racial trauma specialist’ – PAUL SACCA
https://www.theblaze.com/news/kyle-rittenhouse-verdict-levi-strauss

FEDERALIST
— No, Thanksgiving Isn’t About ‘Genocide And Violence’ The Pilgrims didn’t bring ‘genocide’ to America. They barely brought themselves, with half of their company dying that first winter, in 1620-21. – Peter W. Wood
https://thefederalist.com/2021/11/25/no-thanksgiving-isnt-about-genocide-and-violence/

CENTER SQUARE
— Federal taxpayers fund critical race theory program that pays students $5,000 to receive training in CRT ‘This directly exposes the claims that CRT is not used in K-12 schools as false,’ Heritage Foundation education exerts says – Casey Harper
https://www.thecentersquare.com/national/federal-taxpayers-fund-critical-race-theory-program-that-pays-students-5-000-to-receive-training/article_8c5258a4-472b-11ec-9d55-bb1f7891a1a5.html

PJ MEDIA
— Your Thanksgiving Weekend Round-up! Shoplifting, Black Supremacy and Antifa Weeps! – KEVIN DOWNEY JR.
https://pjmedia.com/news-and-politics/kevindowneyjr/2021/11/28/your-thanksgiving-weekend-round-up-shoplifting-black-supremacy-and-antifa-weeps-n1537072
— Is it Offensive to Illegal Aliens to Refer to Them as ‘Illegal Alien’? – RICK MORAN
https://pjmedia.com/news-and-politics/rick-moran/2021/11/28/is-it-offensive-to-illegal-aliens-to-refer-to-them-as-illegal-alien-n1537057
— Texas Congressman Slams Democrats for Border Crisis – CHRIS QUEEN
https://pjmedia.com/news-and-politics/chris-queen/2021/11/28/texas-congressman-slams-democrats-for-border-crisis-n1537150

LEGAL INSURRECTION
— Alan Dershowitz Warns the Justice System is Being Infected by Identity Politics and Critical Race Theory “People today are rooting, cheering for verdicts. They want verdicts to reflect their narrative.” – Mike LaChance
https://legalinsurrection.com/2021/11/alan-dershowitz-warns-the-justice-system-is-being-infected-by-identity-politics-and-critical-race-theory/

THE EPOCH TIMES
— John Fund: US Far Behind Mexico, Canada, and Europe in Election Safeguards – JAN JEKIELEK
https://www.theepochtimes.com/john-fund-us-far-behind-mexico-canada-and-europe-in-election-safeguards_4122807.html
— Florida Reports Lowest Daily COVID-19 Cases per Capita in US – JACK PHILLIPS
https://www.theepochtimes.com/mkt_breakingnews/florida-reports-lowest-daily-covid-19-cases-per-capita-in-us_4127566.html

USA TODAY
— Why are American colleges addressing caste discrimination? An ‘opportunity to educate’ – Chris Quintana (COMMENT: What Caste were you born into? Neither of my outstanding parents attended college. My father was the first of his ancestors to earn a high school diploma. My mother never attended high school. My father worked in the office of a nasty chemical plant in Chicago Heights, almost always worked second jobs to pay the family’s bills, did not buy a new car until he was 45 in 1967 and it was a bottom of the line 2-door Chevy, and died suddenly of heart failure in 1969 when I was 21 years old.)
https://news.yahoo.com/why-american-colleges-addressing-caste-100159731.html