February 25, 2025 Evening Edition

FROM ILLINOIS CENTER-LEFT SOURCES

ABC7
— Trump’s State of the Union address sparks debate over SAVE Act voting proposal. Illinois GOP says there is widespread support, League of Women Voters says law could disenfranchise millions of Illinois voters.
https://abc7chicago.com/post/president-donald-trumps-state-union-address-sparks-debate-save-act-voting-proposal-voter-id-election-rules/18650683/
— DD: Democrat leaders cause America’s problems.
https://abc7chicago.com/post/president-donald-trump-speech-today-fact-checking-state-union-sotu-2026-address/18646901/

NBC5
— DD: Democrat leaders cause America’s problems.
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/politics/state-of-the-union-fact-check-what-president-trump-said-during-the-address/3899928/

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— As primary looms, Illinois Republican governor candidates say they oppose abortion-is-murder bill
https://www.chicagotribune.com/2026/02/25/illinois-gop-candidates-oppose-aborton-murder/

CHICAGIO SUN-TIMES
— In fiery meeting, Rep. Delia Ramirez issues demands, reminds DHS head Noem of plans to pursue her impeachment. Ramirez came equipped with specific requests, including barring federal agents from churches, schools and hospitals — and revoking a controversial policy that allows U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents to enter homes without a judicial warrant.
https://chicago.suntimes.com/immigration/2026/02/25/rep-delia-ramirez-homeland-security-secretary-kristi-noem-meeting-dhs-actions-impeachment-plans
— DD: Hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-haters ever-increasingly promote more hatred against Trump.  How successful have they been in your county, township, municipality, school district, and precinct?
https://chicago.suntimes.com/columnists/2026/02/25/trumps-state-union-low-approval-immigration-economy-s-e-cupp
https://chicago.suntimes.com/columnists/2026/02/25/state-union-speech-trumps-lies-immigrants-america-chicago-natalie-moore

DAILY HERALD
— Who’s the real Republican? And does Trump make mistakes? Gov hopefuls debate (sans Bailey)
https://www.dailyherald.com/20260225/illinois-state-politics/whos-the-real-republican-and-does-trump-make-mistakes-gov-hopefuls-debate-sans-bailey/
— Edmond (Eddie) Moore: 2026 candidate for DuPage County Sheriff
https://www.dailyherald.com/20260225/local-politics/edmond-eddie-moore-2026-candidate-for-dupage-county-sheriff/
— Sean T. Noonan: 2026 candidate for DuPage County Sheriff
https://www.dailyherald.com/20260225/local-politics/sean-t-noonan-2026-candidate-for-dupage-county-sheriff/
— Gary Vician: 2026 candidate for 14th Congressional District
https://www.dailyherald.com/20260225/us-congress-politics/gary-vician-2026-candidate-for-14th-congressional-district/
— GOP candidate deletes video of fake Trump endorsement
https://www.dailyherald.com/20260225/us-congress-politics/gop-candidate-deletes-video-of-trump-that-white-house-calls-fake/
(FROM THE ARTICLE: Asked this week to comment, Kim said he didn’t know about the video until the Daily Herald asked about it. Kim said five people manage his social media accounts and that he rarely posts messages. On Wednesday, campaign manager Karolyn Radulovich said Kim requested his team remove the clip. “Charlie likes to be positive about our campaign, and he does not wish to deceive voters nor be negative,” Radulovich said in an email. The video was created using a stock video template through an online editing service, Radulovich said. The goal was to promote Kim’s campaign “and make people smile,” she said, not to make people believe Trump had endorsed Kim.)

WGN RADIO
–DD: Democrat leaders want Pat Brady to lead the Illinois Republican Party.
https://wgnradio.com/lisa-dent/pat-brady-reviewing-the-state-of-the-union/

CHAMPAIGN/URBANA NEWS GAZETTE
— DD: Democrat leaders ever-increasingly promote more pot.
https://www.news-gazette.com/news/danvilles-first-cannabis-consumption-lounge-opens/article_36f1f02a-7e82-4dde-bdd9-6f5882e0a62d.html

DAILY ILLINI
— DD: Democrat leaders ever-increasingly promote foreign languages.
https://dailyillini.com/life_and_culture-stories/culture-diversity/2026/02/24/arabic-program/

CAPITOL NEWS ILLINOIS
— Republican candidates for governor — minus Bailey — try to distance themselves
https://capitolnewsillinois.com/news/republican-candidates-for-governor-minus-bailey-try-to-distance-themselves/

CAPITOL FAX
— Afternoon roundup
https://capitolfax.com/2026/02/25/isabel%e2%80%99s-afternoon-roundup-475/
— Dabrowski pledges to issue emergency order with the goal of killing SAFE-T Act, TRUST Act and ‘unite everybody who wants to take on the legislature’
https://capitolfax.com/2026/02/25/dabrowski-pledges-to-issue-emergency-order-with-the-goal-of-killing-safe-t-act-trust-act-and-unite-everybody-who-wants-to-take-on-the-legislature/

FROM NATIONAL CENTER-RIGHT SOURCES

WASHINGTON EXAMINER
— Trump endorses slate of Indiana Republicans running against anti-redistricting state senators
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/campaigns/state/4471964/trump-endorses-indiana-republicans-primary-redistricting-state-senate/

BREITBART
— CNN Poll: 64% of SOTU Viewers Say Trump’s Policies Move U.S. in Right Direction
https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2026/02/25/watch-trump-won-over-cnn-viewers-contradicting-networks-own-abby-phillips-post-speech-grading/
— Rep. Janelle Bynum (D-OR) says President Donald Trump’s asking lawmakers to stand for American citizens over illegal aliens was “thinly veiled racist language.”
https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2026/02/25/democrat-congresswoman-trump-asking-lawmakers-stand-americans-over-illegals-was-racist/

CENTER SQUARE
— Illinois racial wealth gap among largest in country
https://www.fwbusiness.com/news/national/article_584e4cde-63cb-58bb-a59e-3b6c57964eed.html

NATIONAL REVIEW
— Mamdani, AOC Offer Taxpayer-Funded Child Care to Illegal Immigrants in Spanish-Language Video
https://www.nationalreview.com/news/mamdani-aoc-offer-taxpayer-funded-child-care-to-illegal-immigrants-in-spanish-language-video/

NATIONAL RIGHT TO LIFE
— Illinois launches new fund to pay for more abortions
https://nrlc.org/nrlnewstoday/2026/02/illinois-launches-new-fund-to-pay-for-more-abortions/

FROM NATIONAL CENTER-LEFT SOURCES

NBC NEWS
— DD: Democrat leaders cause America’s problems.
https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/donald-trump/state-of-union-fact-check-trump-speech-2026-rcna259900
https://www.nbcnews.com/video/trump-lays-into-congress-members-over-inflation-you-caused-that-problem-258243653574

NEW YORK TIMES
— DD: Democrat leaders cause America’s problems.
https://www.nytimes.com/live/2026/02/25/us/fact-check-state-of-the-union-trump

WASHINGTON POST
— DD: Democrat leaders cause America’s problems.
https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2026/02/25/trump-democrats-you-caused-that-problem/

NPR
— DD: Democrat leaders cause America’s problems.
https://www.npr.org/2026/02/24/nx-s1-5716277/trump-state-union-fact-check

February 12, 2026 Evening Edition

FROM ILLINOIS CENTER-LEFT SOURCES

ABC7
— DHS shutdown seems certain as funding talks between White House and Democrats stall
https://abc7chicago.com/post/upcoming-2026-dhs-shutdown-seems-certain-federal-government-funding-talks-between-white-house-democrats-stall/18592318/

WGN RADIO
— Should students be able to protest without penalty?
https://wgnradio.com/john-williams/newsclick/the-john-williams-newsclick-should-students-be-able-to-protest-without-penalty/#/questions

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— 3 Illinois GOP rivals for US Senate sidestep criticizing President Donald Trump in debate but note differences
https://www.chicagotribune.com/2026/02/12/illinois-gop-senate/
— Preckwinkle calls for charges against federal immigration agents in local shootings
https://www.chicagotribune.com/2026/02/12/toni-preckwinkle-charges-federal-immigration-agents-local-shootings/

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— Voters cast ballots at Loop Supersite as early voting kicks off. DD: I want to know the number ballots cast each day and cumulatively in DuPage County broken out by Republican, Democrat, and N/P.
https://chicago.suntimes.com/elections/2026/02/12/voters-cast-ballots-at-loop-supersite-as-early-voting-kicks-off-everythings-at-stake
— DePaul and Loyola accused of pushing low-income families toward hefty loans while favoring wealthier students. DD: I paid for my tuition and books for my graduate evening business courses at Loyola 1972-1976 and my graduate evening accounting courses at DePaul 1976-1980 with my IRS salary 1972-1979 and my GAO salary in 1980.
https://chicago.suntimes.com/education/2026/02/12/depaul-and-loyola-chicago-accused-of-pushing-low-income-families-toward-hefty-loans-while-favoring-wealthier-students

DAILY HERALD
— Many — but not all — 9th Congressional District Democratic candidates say abolish ICE.
https://www.dailyherald.com/20260212/us-congress-politics/many-but-not-all-9th-congressional-district-democratic-candidates-say-abolish-ice/

CRAIN’S CHICAGO BUSINESS
— Illinois leads states’ lawsuit challenging Trump’s $600M health grant cuts
https://www.chicagobusiness.com/health-care/illinois-sues-trump-over-600-health-grant-cuts

SOUTHERN
— Democrat leaders ever-increasingly demonize, denigrate, and condemn ICE.
https://southernillinoisnow.com/2026/02/12/trust-has-been-lost-ice-cbp-officials-questioned-on-enforcement-tactics-during-senate-oversight-hearing/

STATELINE & UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS
— DD: Democrat leaders ever-increasingly discourage assimilation, that is, they ever-increasingly encourage citizens of American to think of themselves as being members of racial, sexual, age, religious, national origin, etc. groups, and not as being citizens of America.
https://www.mystateline.com/news/local-news/new-bill-requires-illinois-schools-to-teach-latin-american-history-and-culture/
https://news.illinois.edu/study-demographic-forms-census/

BELLEVILLE NEWS DEMOCRAT
— Democrat leaders ever-increasingly push more pot.
https://www.bnd.com/news/state/illinois/article314644715.html

CENTRAL ILLINOIS PROUD
— DD: Democrat leaders ever-increasingly crow about their success in promoting illegal immigration, that is, their success in destroying America.
https://www.centralillinoisproud.com/news/national/just-8-percent-in-us-see-immigration-as-biggest-problem-gallup/

CITIES 92.9
— Illinois senator’s bill on transgender ‘mental illness’ sparks debate.
https://www.cities929.com/2026/02/12/illinois-senators-bill-on-transgender-mental-illness-sparks-debate/

WGLT
— LaHood sticks with president despite concerns about tariffs
https://www.wglt.org/local-news/2026-02-12/lahood-sticks-with-president-despite-concerns-about-tariffs

NPR ILLINOIS & CAPITOL NEWS ILLINOIS
— Rick Heidner casts himself as ‘Trump Republican’ in bid to unseat Pritzker. The Barrington Hills businessman has been criticized for past donations to Democrats.
https://www.nprillinois.org/government-politics/2026-02-12/rick-heidner-casts-himself-as-trump-republican-in-bid-to-unseat-pritzker
https://capitolnewsillinois.com/news/rick-heidner-casts-himself-as-trump-republican/

ILLINOIZE
— “Too little, too late?” as Heidner Dumps More Money into Governor Campaign
https://www.theillinoize.com/articles/too-little-too-late-heidner

FROM ILLINOIS CENTER-RIGHT SOURCES

ILLINOIS POLICY INSTITUTE
— Illinois on track to lose another congressional seat
https://www.illinoispolicy.org/illinois-on-track-to-lose-another-congressional-seat/

FROM NATIONAL CENTER-RIGHT SOURCES

WASHINGTON TIMES
— Democrats’ demands for immigration enforcement changes should be DOA
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2026/feb/12/democrats-demands-immigration-enforcement-changes-doa/

WASHINGTON EXAMINER
— The Bad Bunny halftime show wasn’t for you or me
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/in_focus/4447991/bad-bunny-halftime-show-not-for-you-or-me/
— Fueling the transgender persecution complex is getting people killed
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/opinion/beltway-confidential/4456357/fueling-transgender-persecution-complex-is-getting-people-killed/

NEW YORK POST
— Handcuffing ICE will cost Americans big-time — and not just in crime
https://nypost.com/2026/02/12/opinion/handcuffing-ice-will-cost-americans-big-time-and-not-just-in-crime/

AMERICAN THINKER
— Are there any voting-age citizens who don’t have a photo ID? Shouldn’t the GOP make the Democrats defend their ridiculous, racist lies?
https://www.americanthinker.com/blog/2026/02/are_there_any_voting_age_citizens_who_don_t_have_a_photo_id.html

CAMPUS REFORM
— University of Houston asks faculty to pledge against indoctrination. DD: I avoided Democrat indoctrination while I earned my four college degrees by majoring in management, business, accounting, and finance.
https://www.campusreform.org/article/university-houston-asks-faculty-pledge-indoctrination/29401University of Houston asks faculty to pledge against indoctrination

FEDERALIST
— Democrats Want To Stop Illegal Alien Deportations By Shutting Down DHS. It’s That Simple
https://thefederalist.com/2026/02/12/democrats-want-to-stop-illegal-alien-deportations-by-shutting-down-dhs-its-that-simple/
— Anti-Truth Media Bend Over Backward To Call Canadian Trans School Shooter By His Preferred Pronouns
https://thefederalist.com/2026/02/12/anti-truth-media-bend-over-backward-to-call-canadian-trans-school-shooter-by-his-preferred-pronouns/

FROM NATIONAL CENTER-LEFT SOURCES

CBS NEWS
— Democrat leaders ever-increasingly demonize, denigrate, and condemn Republicans.
https://www.cbsnews.com/news/poll-analysis-words-voters-describe-republicans-democrats/
— Judge blocks Pentagon from downgrading Sen. Mark Kelly’s military rank, pay
https://www.cbsnews.com/news/judge-blocks-pentagon-from-downgrading-sen-mark-kellys-military-rank-pay/

TIME
— Why These Democratic Governors Are Boycotting the White House Dinner
https://time.com/7377722/democratic-governors-boycott-white-house-dinner-nga-meeting/

POLITICO
— Federal court blocks Hegseth effort to punish Democratic senator. The judge said the Pentagon had “trampled” on Sen. Mark Kelly’s First Amendment freedoms.  DD: To win, Hegseth should cite Diersen v. GAO. SEE: https://gopillinois.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/DiersenGAOFifthAmendedComplaint.pdf
https://www.politico.com/news/2026/02/12/court-hegseth-kelly-senator-00778449

PBS
— DD: Democrat leaders ever-increasingly train their protesters to harass ICE.
https://www.pbs.org/newshour/show/immigration-officials-defend-officers-and-tactics-as-public-backlash-grows

HR DRIVE
— Democrat and RINO employers use Affirmative Action and DEI a) to not hire Republicans and b) to get rid of their Republican employees.
https://www.hrdive.com/news/dei-initiatives-impact-employees-executives-conference-board/812070/

February 9, 2026 Evening Edition

FROM ILLINOIS CENTER-LEFT SOURCES

DAILY HERALD
— Should U.S. nationalize elections? GOP governor candidates speak up. DD: All elections should have both Republican and Democrat oversight.
https://www.dailyherald.com/20260209/illinois-state-politics/should-u-s-nationalize-elections-gop-governor-candidates-speak-up/
— Early voting to begin Tuesday in DuPage County after delay
https://www.dailyherald.com/20260209/news/early-voting-to-begin-tuesday-in-dupage-county-after-delay/
— Virtual forum Tuesday for GOP candidates in 11th U.S. House District
https://www.dailyherald.com/20260209/us-congress-politics/virtual-forum-tuesday-for-gop-candidates-in-11th-u-s-house-district/

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— Chicago Tribune offers 30% premium to buy Daily Herald suburban newspaper
https://www.chicagotribune.com/2026/02/09/chicago-tribune-daily-herald/

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— Cook County prosecutors drop charges against 19 arrested during clergy-led protest at Broadview ICE facility. DD: Democrat leaders ever-increasingly fight deportation of their illegals.
https://chicago.suntimes.com/immigration/2026/02/09/cook-county-prosecutors-drop-charges-against-19-arrested-during-clergy-led-protest-broadview-ice-facility
— DD: Democrat leaders ever-increasingly promote Bad Bunny
https://chicago.suntimes.com/music/2026/02/09/bad-bunny-superbowl-halftime-chicago-conductor-giancarlo-guerrero-lady-gaga-ricky-martin-music
— Cardinal Blase Cupich calls for White House to apologize for racist video depicting Obamas as primates
https://chicago.suntimes.com/news/2026/02/09/cardinal-blase-cupich-white-house-obama-racist-video-apology

ABC7
— Leadership exodus continues at Chicago’s US Attorney’s Office. DD: My critics/opponents stress that GAO works for Congress and that while Diersen v. GAO was pending a) the Chicago US Attorney’s Office was run by Republican Patrick Fitzgerald under Republican President Bush and Republican US Attorney General Ashcroft, b) Republican Gingrich and Republican Hastert were the Speakers of the House, c) Republican Peter Fitzgerald was my U.S. Senator, and d) Republican Hyde was my Congressman. According to my critics/opponents, Patrick Fitzgerald’s defending GAO and his success in getting the US Appellate Court for the 7th Circuit to deny me my 7th Amendment right to a jury trial proves a) that the aforesaid Republicans reject the equal opportunity (no race or gender based preference giving) plank in the Republican Party platform and/or b) that they reject me personally. To reject the equal opportunity plank is to curry favor with minorities and with females. SEE: https://gopillinois.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/DiersenGAOFifthAmendedComplaint.pdf
https://abc7chicago.com/post/northern-district-illinois-us-attorneys-office-leadership-exodus-continues-andrew-boutros-donald-trump-administration/18575999/

WGN9
— DD: Democrat leaders ever-increasingly promote Bad Bunny
https://wgntv.com/news/chicago-news/bad-bunnys-halftime-show-sparks-pride-across-humboldt-park/

FOX32
— Chicago archbishop calls for Trump to apologize for “racist” video of Obamas. Chicago Archbishop Blase Cupich called on President Donald Trump to apologize for sharing what he called a “racist” video on social media depicting former President Barack Obama and his wife Michelle as apes.
https://www.fox32chicago.com/video/fmc-3m7ahb91ctyoq0pv

WBEZ
— DD: Democrat leaders ever-increasingly promote Bad Bunny
https://www.wbez.org/music/2026/02/09/bad-bunny-superbowl-halftime-chicago-conductor-giancarlo-guerrero-lady-gaga-ricky-martin-music

NORTHERN STAR
— DD: Democrat leaders have no problem with their protesters bringing their loaded guns to their protests.
https://northernstar.info/132817/opinion/opinion-the-death-of-alex-pretti-shows-trump-ublicans-true-colors/

CHICAGO TODAY
— Chicago Businesses Reject Calls to Relocate to Florida. Billionaire Ken Griffin’s pitch for Florida falls flat with Chicago’s business community. DD: What percent of Chicago businesses are run by Democrats?
https://nationaltoday.com/us/il/chicago/news/2026/02/09/chicago-businesses-reject-calls-to-relocate-to-florida/

DUPAGE COUNTY ELECTION DIVISION
— County Clerk Jean Kaczmarek announces that five early voting sites in DuPage County will open on Tuesday, Feb. 10th from 8:00 am to 4:30 pm weekdays and 9:00 am to noon Saturdays. Early voting sites will be open on President’s Day, Monday, Feb. 16th.
https://www.dupagecounty.gov/county_clerk/EaryVoting_1637.php

CAPITOL FAX
— Afternoon roundup
https://capitolfax.com/2026/02/09/isabel%e2%80%99s-afternoon-roundup-465/

FROM ILLINOIS CENTER-RIGHT SOURCES

BREAKTHROUGH IDEAS
— The Waukegan HS Failure Factory. Waukegan High School Student Protest February 6, 2026.
https://www.breakthrough-ideas.com/read/2026/02/09/the-waukegan-hs-failure-factory

FROM NATIONAL CENTER-RIGHT SOURCES

WASHINGTON TIMES
— White House sends counteroffer to Democrats’ immigration enforcement demands
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2026/feb/9/republicans-prepare-counteroffer-democrats-immigration-enforcement/
— Trump administration to make it harder for federal workers to appeal firing. DD: My critics/opponents stand with my Democrat superiors in the federal government who wasted my career, took many big adverse actions against me, and forced me to retire when I was 49 in 1997. My critics/opponents stand with the following who had their operatives and their dupes take many big adverse actions against me since 2000: a) leaders of the Illinois Republican Party, DuPage County Republican Central Committee, Milton Township Republican Organization, TAPROOT Republicans of Illinois, and Illinois Center Right Coalition, b) Republican leaders of Illinois, DuPage County, Milton Township, and Wheaton, c) unsuccessful Republican candidates on ballots in my precinct and their political consultants, fundraisers, pollsters, campaign managers, campaign staff members, and campaign volunteers, d) conservative leaders, e) religious leaders, and f) those who I have sued and their attorneys.
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2026/feb/9/trump-administration-make-harder-federal-workers-appeal-firing/
— Ford worker who heckled Trump won’t be disciplined or lose job. DD: I never heckled my Democrat GAO superiors, but I did become an active member in a class action lawsuit that charged them with reverse discrimination, age discrimination, and retaliation. Because of that, they forced me to retire when I was 49 in 1997. Federal employees who are Republican have no Civil Service protections.
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2026/feb/9/ford-worker-heckled-trump-wont-disciplined-lose-job/
— How states can fix America’s retirement access shortfall. DD: I started earning credits toward a Civil Service Retirement System pension when I was 18 in 1966. My critics/opponents have always been furious about that. They got more furious when my Democrat GAO superiors “offered” me early retirement when I was 45 in 1993 and that I took it when I was 49 in 1997.
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2026/feb/9/states-fix-americas-retirement-access-shortfall/

NEW YORK POST
— Bad Bunny slammed for controversial Super Bowl halftime show decision that ‘encourages’ division. He made no effort in his Spanish-only performance to include the 78% of American households that speak only English. He previously taunted that anyone annoyed with his selection as halftime performer had “four months to learn Spanish.”
https://nypost.com/2026/02/09/us-news/bad-bunny-slammed-for-controversial-super-bowl-halftime-show-decision-that-encourages-division/
— How voters fleeing California turn other states blue. DD: Democrats fleeing the Democrat Chicago and Democrat Cook County turned DuPage County blue.
https://nypost.com/2026/02/09/opinion/how-california-refugees-turn-other-states-blue/

FEDERALIST
— If SCOTUS Bans Illegals From The Census, Dems Could Lose Power For Years
https://thefederalist.com/2026/02/09/if-scotus-bans-illegals-from-the-census-dems-could-lose-power-for-years/

FOX NEWS
— Trump administration pushes back on CBS claim very few arrested illegal aliens have ‘violent criminal records.’  DHS assistant secretary Tricia McLaughlin said CBS’ report was an inaccurate reading of the numbers, pointing out that the article downplayed several serious crimes.
https://www.foxnews.com/media/trump-administration-pushes-back-cbs-claim-very-few-arrested-illegal-aliens-have-violent-criminal-records

FROM NATIONAL CENTER-LEFT SOURCES

CBS NEWS
— DD: Democrat leaders ever-increasingly fight deportation of their illegals.
https://www.cbsnews.com/news/ice-arrests-violent-criminal-records-trump-first-year/

WALL STREET JOURNAL
— Immigration Raids in South Texas Are Starting to Hit the Economy. Trade groups are raising alarms about aggressive immigration enforcement hurting businesses in the region. DD: All my employers would have hired noncitizens instead of me if they could have. They wanted cheap labor.
https://www.wsj.com/politics/policy/texas-immigration-raids-economy-87e23e2e

FLORIDIAN PRESS
— Oberweis Donation to Hillary Clinton
https://floridianpress.com/2026/02/james-oberweis-donation-to-hillary-clinton-had-brush-with-illegal-immigration/

November 28, 2025 Evening Edition

FROM ILLINOIS CENTER-LEFT SOURCES

ABC7
— Trump says he’s terminating all orders Biden signed with autopen
https://abc7chicago.com/post/president-donald-trump-says-hes-terminating-orders-joe-biden-signed-autopen/18223066/

NBC5
— Suspect in shooting of National Guard members now facing a first-degree murder charge
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/national-international/national-guard-member-fighting-for-his-life-after-dc-ambush-shooting/3856695/

WGN9
— The typical retail worker earns $16.56/hour — less than half of the roughly $34.13/hour needed to rent a typical unit, according to a new Redfin analysis. DD: In today’s dollars, I earned $19.37hour working for the Post Office when I was 16 in 1966, $26.85/hour working for IRS when I was 22, $32.83/hour when I was 23, 39.74/hour when I was 24, and $47.63/hour when I was 25. I had earned a bachelor’s degree in management when I was 21 and I was taking graduate evening business courses when I was 25.
https://wgntv.com/news/retail-workers-earn-less-than-half-of-what-they-need-to-afford-rent/

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— Trump says he wants to ‘permanently pause’ migration to the US from poorer countries
https://www.chicagotribune.com/2025/11/28/trump-permanently-pause-migration-poorer-countries/
— Trump administration to halt all asylum decisions in wake of National Guard shooting
https://www.chicagotribune.com/2025/11/28/trump-administration-halts-asylum-decisions/
— Evanston police bodycams show chaos after Halloween clash between Border Patrol agents and community
https://www.chicagotribune.com/2025/11/28/evanston-halloween-border-patrol-video/
— DD: Democrat leaders ever-increasingly glorify and praise their illegals.
https://www.chicagotribune.com/2025/11/28/immigration-chicago-blitz-ice-deportation-uptown/
https://www.chicagotribune.com/2025/11/28/bodycam-footage-from-operation-midway-blitz-released/

DAILY HERALD
— Kevin Coyne, Chairman, DuPage GOP: A call for public hearing, election integrity
https://www.dailyherald.com/20251128/letters-to-the-editor/a-call-for-public-hearing-election-integrity/
(FROM THE LETTER: The DuPage GOP calls for an immediate public hearing on the topic of election integrity, our voter rolls, and the process by which vote by mail ballots are being distributed, collected and counted. We believe our DuPage County Clerk’s Office should make itself available to participate and to answer respectful questions about these questions, all of which will pertain to election integrity. We welcome the participation of the League of Women Voters and DuPage’s Democratic Party in this public hearing should it proceed. Confidence in the integrity of our elections is at an all-time low. It’s abundantly clear that there are a great many DuPage voters (as in tens of thousands) who do not trust vote by mail voting and who believe games are being played with how these ballots are distributed, collected and counted. General questions about our voter rolls also continue to persist. Let’s talk about these concerns openly, transparently and publicly. We will keep all questions respectful and sincere. We hope this call is accepted by the clerk’s office. We also hope that the other mentioned stakeholders participate. We call on this hearing to take place within 90 days and before the 2026 Primary.)
— Chicago train attack prompts Trump criticism of Illinois no-cash bail
https://www.dailyherald.com/20251128/nation-and-world-politics/chicago-train-attack-prompts-trump-criticism-of-illinois-no-cash-bail/

WSIU
— States sue the Trump administration over major homelessness spending cuts
https://www.wsiu.org/2025-11-28/states-sue-the-trump-administration-over-major-homelessness-spending-cuts

FROM NATIONAL CENTER-RIGHT SOURCES

WASHINGTON TIMES
— Trump says all of Biden’s auto-penned actions are canceled, threatens Biden with perjury charges
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2025/nov/28/trump-says-bidens-auto-penned-actions-canceled-threatens-biden/
— House GOP eyes bill to add citizenship question to census
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2025/nov/28/house-gop-eyes-bill-add-citizenship-question-census/
— How a wave of Muslim politicians came to power across the United States
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2025/nov/28/wave-muslim-politicians-came-power-across-united-states/

WASHINGTON EXAMINER
— What drove the DC shooter?
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/opinion/columnists/3901532/what-drove-the-dc-shooter-byron-york/
— Why Democrats aren’t thankful for America
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/opinion/editorials/3898682/why-democrats-are-not-thankful-for-america/

NEW YORK POST
— How alleged DC terrorist Rahmanullah Lakanwal was welcomed into the US after CIA vetting — and then turned against it
https://nypost.com/2025/11/28/us-news/how-alleged-dc-terrorist-rahmanullah-lakanwal-was-welcomed-into-the-us-and-then-turned-against-it/
— Top Trump intel official reveals DC terror suspect wasn’t vetted for entry to US
https://nypost.com/2025/11/28/us-news/top-trump-intel-official-reveals-dc-terror-suspect-rahmanullah-lakanwal-wasnt-vetted-for-entry-to-us/
— Marine vet tells The Post why some Afghans ‘turn on’ US forces they fight with: ‘Happens a lot more than people suspect’
https://nypost.com/2025/11/28/us-news/marine-vet-tells-the-post-why-some-afghans-turn-on-us-forces-they-fight-with-happens-a-lot-more-than-people-suspect/
— Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent moves to ‘cut off’ illegal migrants from tax benefits, cross-border money transfers: ‘No place for you in our financial system’
https://nypost.com/2025/11/28/us-news/treasury-secretary-scott-bessent-moves-to-cut-off-illegal-migrants-from-tax-benefits-and-cross-border-money-transfers/

AMERICAN THINKER
— Chicago mayor says imprisoning violent criminals is racist and immoral
https://www.americanthinker.com/blog/2025/11/chicago_mayor_says_imprisoning_violent_criminals_is_racist_and_immoral.html

BIZ PAC REVIEW
— Black Chicago activist takes Brandon Johnson to the woodshed for his race-baiting political games
https://www.bizpacreview.com/2025/11/28/black-chicago-activist-takes-brandon-johnson-to-the-woodshed-for-his-race-baiting-political-games-1606452/

NEWSMAX
— GOP Bill Adds New Penalties for Hiring Illegals. DD: All my employers would have hired noncitizens instead of me if they could have.
https://www.newsmax.com/newsfront/gop-bill-hiring/2025/11/28/id/1236352/

TOWNHALL
— The College of DuPage in Illinois is warning students that they will be punished if they report illegal alien students to authorities. This seems like a straight-up violation of the First Amendment and obstruction of federal laws.
https://townhall.com/tipsheet/amy-curtis/2025/11/28/il-college-will-punish-students-who-report-illegals-to-ice-n2667103
— Heartland America: After the Collapse of Democrat’s EV Socialism, Bipartisan Protectionism Emerges
https://townhall.com/columnists/henrypayne/2025/11/28/heartland-america-after-the-collapse-of-democrats-ev-socialism-bipartisan-protectionism-emerges-n2667125

FROM NATIONAL CENTER-LEFT SOURCES

NBC NEWS
— Trump vows to ‘permanently pause’ migration from ‘third world countries’ after National Guard shooting. The president called for “reverse migration” in a lengthy social media post late on Thanksgiving and said that he wanted to deport anyone “non-compatible with Western Civilization.”
https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/politics-news/trump-pause-migration-third-world-countries-national-guard-shooting-dc-rcna246299

CBS NEWS
— Officials instructed to pause all asylum decisions in wake of National Guard shooting
https://www.cbsnews.com/news/national-guard-shooting-dc-us-asylum-decisions-pause/

NEWSWEEK
— Full List of Countries Facing Green Card Reviews After DC Shooting
https://www.newsweek.com/countries-green-card-reviews-dc-shooting-full-list-11123812

November 2, 2025 Evening Edition

FROM ILLINOIS CENTER-LEFT SOURCES

ABC7
— Local restaurants offering free meals to SNAP recipients who’ve lost their benefits
https://abc7chicago.com/post/illinois-snap-benefits-november-wooden-paddle-lemont-la-grange-locations-offering-free-pizza-lost/18101012/
— Obamacare enrollee sees premium spike as sign-ups begin: ‘This will devastate us’
https://abc7chicago.com/post/affordable-care-act-obamacare-enrollee-sees-health-premium-spike-sign-ups-begin-during-government-shutdown-2025/18100578/

CBS2
— With SNAP benefits up in the air, Chicago charities and businesses step in to help
https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news/snap-benefits-up-in-the-air-chicago-charities-businesses-help/

WGN9
— What salary is considered ‘upper class’ in 2025? It depends on who you ask. DD: I was a federal employee for almost 30 years. Federal employees have always been demonized, denigrated, and condemned as being grossly overpaid and that their benefits are far too generous. In today’s dollars, when I was 49 years old in 1997, my GAO GS-13 Step 10 salary was $153,151/year. But to get that salary, I had passed the Federal Service Entrance Examination in 1970. I had worked for GAO for almost 18 years and for IRS for almost 9 years before that. I had earned a job-related bachelor’s degree in 1970 and job-related master’s degrees in 1976, 1980, and 1997. I had earned job-related professional certifications in 1979, 1981, 1990, 1994, 1996, and 1997. I had earned a job-related professional license in 1981.
https://wgntv.com/news/what-salary-is-considered-upper-class-in-2025-it-depends-on-who-you-ask/
(FROM THE ARTICLE: Boomers, or those born after World War II and through 1964, were most likely to say a salary between $100,001 and $250,000 is considered “upper class.” Thirty-five percent of the boomers surveyed, who are all at or near retirement age, said surpassing six figures was enough. Twenty percent thought you needed far more than that, deeming only a salary above $500,000 an “upper class” wage. Millennials’ answers weren’t too different from boomers’ opinions. About 37 percent of millennials surveyed (or people born between 1981 and 1996) said earning between $100,001 and $250,000 would make for an upper-class household. Meanwhile, the youngest generation surveyed had more modest opinions on what constitutes wealth. More than a third of Generation Z, born between 1997 and 2012, many of whom are just entering the workforce, said earning between $75,001 and $200,000 qualified as “upper class.”)

WBEZ
— In Chicago, a Halloween weekend of immigration arrests and violence
https://www.npr.org/2025/11/02/nx-s1-5594866/chicago-evanston-ice-border-patrol-protest-immigration-illinois

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— Border Patrol’s strong-arm tactics are the new norm in Chicago as Trump moves to sideline ICE leadership
https://www.chicagotribune.com/2025/11/02/border-patrol-chicago-trump-ice/
— Mayor Brandon Johnson’s budget pitch blames ‘Trump Deficit,’ but Chicago’s money woes found elsewhere
https://www.chicagotribune.com/2025/11/02/mayor-brandon-johnson-budget-trump-chicago-money-woes/
https://www.yahoo.com/news/articles/mayor-brandon-johnson-budget-pitch-110000518.html
— Government shutdown threatens to delay home heating aid for millions of low-income families
https://www.chicagotribune.com/2025/11/02/government-shutdown-home-heating-aid/

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— Pritzker dropped an F-bomb in his criticism of Trump administration education policies last month before Illinois’ largest teachers union. DD: For Democrats, education exists to crank out good little Democrats.
https://chicago.suntimes.com/illinois-governor/2025/11/02/pritzker-trump-f-off-video

DAILY HERALD
— Wheeling board could ban ICE operations on village property
https://www.dailyherald.com/20251102/local-politics/wheeling-board-could-ban-ice-operations-on-village-property/

HERALD
— Will County schools receive 1500 Spanish-language books to promote literacy and inclusion. DD: Democrat leaders ever-increasingly discourage assimilation.
https://www.shawlocal.com/the-herald-news/2025/10/31/will-county-schools-receive-1500-spanish-language-books-to-promote-literacy-and-inclusion/

FOX ILLINOIS
— Trump suggests Rep. Ilhan Omar return to Somalia after her video praising her homeland. DD: What percent come America to turn America into their motherland? What percent come to America to destroy America?
https://foxillinois.com/news/nation-world/trump-suggests-rep-ilhan-omar-return-to-somalia-after-her-video-praising-her-homeland

FROM ILLINOIS CENTER-RIGHT SOURCES

BREAKTHROUGH IDEAS
— Illinois Dems’ Halloween Trick: Ghoulish Suicide Bill
https://www.breakthrough-ideas.com/read/2025/10/31/illinois-dems-halloween-trick-ghoulish-suicide-bill

FROM NATIONAL CENTER-RIGHT SOURCES

WASHINGTON TIMES
— ‘No Kings’ protests mock democracy, not defend it. Having lost at the ballot box, Democrats now try to win through noise, lawsuits and street theater.
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2025/nov/2/no-kings-protests-mock-democracy-defend/
— Gerrymandering, migration and political violence set the stage for America’s great unraveling. Political tribes redraw maps, rewrite morals and remove opponents until ballots no longer matter.
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2025/nov/2/gerrymandering-migration-political-violence-set-stage-americas-great/
— Christian colleges betray the faith they once defended. Liberal theology and woke politics have replaced prayer, repentance and fidelity to God.
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2025/nov/2/christian-colleges-betray-faith-defended/
— SNAP benefits in jeopardy as government shutdown drags into fifth week
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2025/nov/2/snap-benefits-jeopardy-government-shutdown-drags-fifth-week/

NEW YORK POST
— Pervasive social-emotional learning brings Big Brother to the classroom
https://nypost.com/2025/11/02/opinion/pervasive-social-emotional-learning-brings-big-brother-to-the-classroom/

AMERICAN THINKER
— Kirk’s Vision Is Needed In Our Public Schools
https://www.americanthinker.com/articles/2025/11/kirk_s_vision_is_needed_in_our_public_schools.html
— How ‘Racist’ Was Pre-Civil-Rights-Era America?
https://www.americanthinker.com/articles/2025/11/beyond_the_cotton_field_how_racist_was_pre_civil_rights_era_america_really.html

LEGAL INSURRECTION
— Michelle Obama: From Princeton to the White House — and Still No Gratitude. DD: Things that I am grateful for include my being able to earn a job-related bachelor’s degree, three job-related master’s degrees, six job-related professional certifications, and a job-related professional license.
https://legalinsurrection.com/2025/11/michelle-obama-victim/

PJ MEDIA
— The Twin Problems of Illegal Aliens and Unqualified Truck Drivers. DD: All my employers would have hired noncitizens instead of me if they could have.
https://pjmedia.com/eric-florack/2025/11/02/the-twin-problems-of-illegal-aliens-and-unqualified-truck-drivers-part-two-n4945513

FROM NATIONAL CENTER-LEFT SOURCES

REUTERS
— DD: Chicago Democrat leaders ever increasingly protect their illegals and their criminals.
https://www.reuters.com/world/us/were-not-violent-city-chicago-locals-take-ice-block-by-block-2025-11-02/

CBS NEWS
— Trump says ICE raids “haven’t gone far enough”
https://www.cbsnews.com/news/trump-says-ice-raids-havent-gone-far-enough-60-minutes/
— Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy says airport delays are “going to get worse” as shutdown drags on.
https://www.cbsnews.com/news/sean-duffy-transportation-secretary-delays-shutdown-air-traffic-controllers/
— Rising concern over government shutdown impact on economy, Americans personally
https://www.cbsnews.com/news/cbs-news-poll-shutdown-impact-economy-personal/

WALL STREET JOURNAL
— Why Companies Are No Longer Hanging On to Employees. The practice of ‘labor hoarding’—holding on to employees for fear of not being able to get them back later—has reached its end. DD: My Democrat superiors in the federal government wanted to get rid of me because I failed/refused to become a Democrat. They wanted to get rid of me more when I complained about their political affiliation discrimination, reverse discrimination, and age discrimination. They really wanted to get rid of me when I became an active member in class action lawsuit that charged them with reverse discrimination, age discrimination, and retaliation.
https://www.wsj.com/economy/jobs/layoffs-labor-market-92a069c6
— Palantir Thinks College Might Be a Waste. So It’s Hiring High-School Grads. Tech company offers 22 teens a chance to skip college for its fellowship, which includes a four-week seminar on Western civilization. DD: If I had not had a bachelor’s degree in business, Firestone Stores would not have hired me in 1970 and IRS in 1971. If I had not had an MBA and passed the CPA examination on my first attempt, GAO would not have hired me in 1980.
https://www.wsj.com/business/palantir-thinks-college-might-be-a-waste-so-its-hiring-high-school-grads-aed267d5
— The Growing Divide in the Rainbow Coalition. More gay people are speaking out against the gender ideology of trans and queer activists. DD: My critics/opponents promote LGBTQ.
https://www.wsj.com/us-news/the-growing-divide-in-the-rainbow-coalition-1128015b

FORBES
— Trump Immigration Rule Could Make H-1B Visa Holders Too Costly To Hire. DD: All my employers would have hired noncitizens instead of me if they could have.
https://www.forbes.com/sites/stuartanderson/2025/11/02/trump-immigration-rule-could-make-h-1b-visa-holders-too-costly-to-hire/

October 27, 2025 Evening Edition

FROM ILLINOIS CENTER-LEFT SOURCES

ABC7
— Pritzker, Bailey officially file candidacy for 2026 Illinois primary election
https://abc7chicago.com/post/2026-illinois-primary-election-gov-jb-pritzker-darren-bailey-among-officially-file-candidates/18077254/
— Nearly 3K arrested in Chicago immigration crackdown, CBP Chief Bovino says ahead of testimony
https://abc7chicago.com/post/ice-chicago-3k-arrested-immigration-crackdown-border-patrol-chief-gregory-bovino-says/18076935/

NBC5
— Illinois redistricting? Why Hakeem Jeffries wants Congressional maps redrawn. The controversy over redrawing maps began in Texas earlier this year at the request of President Donald Trump.
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/illinois-redistricting-why-hakeem-jeffries-wants-congressional-maps-redrawn/3844157/

CBS2
— Border Patrol commander Gregory Bovino to appear in court this week amid complaints about federal agents’ use of tear gas
https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news/border-patrol-chief-gregory-bovino-complaints-federal-agents-tear-gas/
— Laugh Factory manager charged with assaulting Border Patrol agent outside Chicago comedy club last week
https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news/laugh-factory-manager-nathan-griffin-charged-assault-border-patrol-agent/
— 2 Illinois National Guard members speak out: “I won’t turn against my neighbors”
https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news/illinois-national-guard-members-speak-out-i-wont-turn-against-my-neighbors/
— Minnesota man arrested for threatening Pam Bondi in alleged “murder-for-hire” TikTok post
https://www.cbsnews.com/news/minnesota-man-pam-bondi-alleged-murder-for-hire-tiktok/

WGN9
— Hakeem Jeffries pushes for Illinois congressional map redraw to aid Democrats amid Chicago visit
https://wgntv.com/news/illinois/hakeem-jeffries-pushes-for-illinois-congressional-map-redraw-to-aid-democrats-amid-chicago-visit/
— Illinois candidates kickoff 2026 campaigns
https://wgntv.com/news/illinois/illinois-candidates-kickoff-2026-campaigns/amp/

FOX32
— Might Illinois join redistricting push as Democrats target gerrymandering across US?
https://www.fox32chicago.com/news/illinois-gerrymandering-push-dems

WBEZ
— Who’s Gregory Bovino, and why is he appearing in a Chicago courtroom Tuesday?
https://www.wbez.org/immigration/2025/10/27/who-is-gregory-bovino-border-patrol-chicago-midway-blitz

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— Illinois contenders file for March primary amid GOP uncertainty for governor, Democratic redistricting push
https://www.chicagotribune.com/2025/10/27/illinois-contenders-file-for-march-primary-amid-gop-uncertainty-for-governor-democratic-redistricting-push/
— Immigration agents accused of more tear gas violations as Cmdr. Greg Bovino faces federal court hearing
https://www.chicagotribune.com/2025/10/27/immigration-agents-tear-gas-bovino/
— DD: Democrat leaders blame Republicans for high healthcare premiums
https://www.chicagotribune.com/2025/10/27/rising-health-care-premiums/

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— DD: According to Democrat leaders, those who have more money should pay for healthcare for those who have less money, that is, Republicans should pay for healthcare for Democrats.
https://chicago.suntimes.com/opinion/2025/10/27/republicans-one-big-beautiful-bill-gutted-health-care-obamacare-illinoisans-will-pay-dick-durbin

DAILY HERALD
— Gubernatorial candidates file amid Bailey tragedy; Trump and Pritzker offer condolences
https://www.dailyherald.com/20251027/illinois-state-politics/gubernatorial-candidates-file-amid-bailey-tragedy-trump-and-pritzker-offer-condolences/
— Lake County primary races expected to be few and far between, but there are wrinkles
https://www.dailyherald.com/20251027/local-politics/lake-county-primary-races-expected-to-be-few-and-far-between-but-there-are-wrinkles/

CRAIN’S CHICAGO BUSINESS
— Illinoisans face 78% hike in ACA health insurance premiums
https://www.chicagobusiness.com/health-care/illinois-aca-health-insurance-marketplace-premiums-spike-78

CAPITOL FAX
— Afternoon roundup
https://capitolfax.com/2025/10/27/isabel%e2%80%99s-afternoon-roundup-411/

FROM ILLINOIS CENTER-RIGHT SOURCES

CHRIS LAUZEN
— One Hundred and Seven (107) Volunteers Help KANE COUNTY TREASURER CHRIS LAUZEN Submit 1530 Signatures to Get on the
2026 Ballot for County Treasurer
https://www.lauzen.com/

ILLINOIS LEAKS
— Illegal Aliens Tied to Vehicle Collision in Westfield that Killed 2 US Citizens, Injured 2 Others
https://edgarcountywatchdogs.com/2025/10/illegal-aliens-tied-to-vehicle-collision-in-westfield-that-killed-2-us-citizens-injured-2-others/

FROM NATIONAL CENTER-RIGHT SOURCES

WASHINGTON TIMES
— Federal workers union demands end to government shutdown, ups pressure on Democrats to fold
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2025/oct/27/federal-workers-union-demands-end-government-shutdown-ups-pressure/

NEW YORK POST
— Trump Derangement Syndrome has morphed into something far more lethal — Trump Projection Disorder
https://nypost.com/2025/10/26/opinion/miranda-devine-trump-derangement-syndrome-has-morphed-into-something-far-more-lethal-trump-projection-disorder/

BIZ PAC REVIEW
— Chicago mayor calls ‘illegal alien’ label ‘racist, nasty … some sort of sci-fi message’
https://www.bizpacreview.com/2025/10/27/chicago-mayor-calls-illegal-alien-label-racist-nasty-some-sort-of-sci-fi-message-1595634/

BREITBART
— Brandon Johnson: If You Call Migrants ‘Illegal Aliens’ Then You Must Call Black People ‘Slaves’
https://www.breitbart.com/immigration/2025/10/27/brandon-johnson-if-you-call-migrants-illegal-aliens-then-you-must-call-black-people-slaves/

CAMPUS REFORM
— UC Berkeley course promotes ‘Abolish ICE’ movement, calls agency a ‘racist deportation force.’ Course readings, such as “It’s Time to Abolish ICE” and “Trump Wants to Take Away Your Citizenship,” refer to Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) as a “racist deportation force.”
https://www.campusreform.org/article/uc-berkeley-course-promotes-abolish-ice-movement-calls-agency-racist-deportation-force/28835

FROM NATIONAL CENTER-LEFT SOURCES

ABC NEWS
— DD: Democrats always blame Republicans for high healthcare costs.
https://abcnews.go.com/Business/wireStory/republicans-grapple-voter-frustration-rising-health-care-premiums-126894850

POLITICAL WIRE
— DD: Jeffries Pushes More Gerrymandering in Illinois
https://politicalwire.com/2025/10/27/jeffries-pushes-redistricting-in-illinois/

September 29, 2025 Evening Edition

Attacking federal facilities is an act of war. Democrat leaders have declared a Second Civil War against Republicans. Illegals are their soldiers in their Democrat Army.

FROM ILLINOIS CENTER-LEFT SOURCES

ABC7
— DHS requests military deployment to Illinois to protect Immigration and Customs Enforcement personnel and facilities.
https://abc7chicago.com/post/ice-chicago-today-illinois-governor-jb-pritzker-speak-monday-border-patrol-federal-agents-detain-people-downtown/17902579/
— 4 protesters charged after clash at Broadview ICE facility
https://abc7chicago.com/post/ice-chicago-today-protesters-expected-return-broadview-facility-weekend-clashes/17902425/
— YouTube to pay $24.5 million to settle Trump lawsuit
https://abc7chicago.com/post/youtube-pay-245-million-settle-president-donald-trump-lawsuit/17906003/

NBC5
— DHS requests 100 military personnel be sent to Illinois for ICE protection.
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/dhs-requests-100-military-personnel-be-sent-to-illinois-for-ice-protection-pritzker-says-ice-pritzker-trump/3831059/

CBS2
— Trump administration seeking to deploy 100 troops to protect ICE in Illinois
https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news/gov-pritzker-address-deployment-federal-agents-chicago/

WTTW
— Trump administration intends to deploy 100 “military troops” to protect Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents.
https://news.wttw.com/2025/09/29/broadview-police-investigating-report-ice-agent-firing-chemical-munition-reporter-least

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— Feds seeking to deploy military to Illinois to protect ICE agents
YouTube to pay $24.5 million to settle Pres. Trump lawsuit
— Five people facing federal charges stemming from Broadview immigration protests
https://www.chicagotribune.com/2025/09/29/four-charged-broadview-immigration-protests/

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— Trump administration asks for 100 ‘military troops’ to deploy in Illinois to protect ICE.
https://chicago.suntimes.com/immigration/2025/09/29/pritzker-dhs-will-deploy-100-military-troops-to-illinois-citing-need-to-protect-ice-officers
— Judge detains man caught with gun outside ICE facility: ‘Who brings a loaded firearm to an ICE protest?’
The feds have used the arrest of Ray Collins and Jocelyne Robledo to argue that ICE agents have been endangered by the ongoing protests.
https://chicago.suntimes.com/immigration/2025/09/29/feds-charge-four-following-ice-protests-in-broadview-including-2-carrying-guns-with-lawful-permits

DAILY HERALD
— Democrats announce plan to fill state House 42 vacancy
https://www.dailyherald.com/20250929/local-politics/democrats-announce-plan-to-fill-state-house-42-vacancy/

CRAIN’S CHICAGO BUSINESS
— DHS aims to deploy 100 military troops to guard ICE operations here.
https://www.chicagobusiness.com/politics/pritzker-says-dhs-requested-troops-deployed-illinois
— Medicaid cuts will deepen a growing strain on ERs treating gunshots. DD: The Democrat leaders ever-increasingly promote more poverty and more crime.
https://www.chicagobusiness.com/health-care/medicaid-cuts-deepen-strain-ers-treating-gunshots-study

WBBM
— GOP gubernatorial candidate Ted Dabrowski criticizes Pritzker while backing federal operations in Chicago
https://www.audacy.com/wbbm780/news/local/dabrowski-criticizes-pritzker-while-backing-feds-in-chicago
https://www.audacy.com/wxrt/news/local/dabrowski-criticizes-pritzker-while-backing-feds-in-chicago
(FROM THE ARTICLE: Republican gubernatorial candidate Ted Dabrowski is voicing support for federal immigration enforcement in Chicago, while taking aim at Governor JB Pritzker’s handling of the issue. At a press conference in DuPage County, where he also picked up endorsements from former DuPage County Auditor Bob Grogan, former state Rep. Jeanne Ives, and former state Rep. Tom Morrison, Dabrowski was asked about armed federal agents patrolling downtown as part of the Department of Homeland Security’s “Operation Midway Blitz.” Dabrowski said he believes state leaders should work with federal authorities instead of opposing them. “I really wish the governor would cooperate with the federal authorities so that we don’t have to have federal authorities running around chasing people,” Dabrowski said. “By not cooperating with the federal authorities, we’re creating more of a mess.” He also accused Pritzker of inflaming tensions around the federal presence. “I think the governor’s words have been fomenting violence and fomenting these agitators to get even more fired up. I wish Governor Pritz would come out and say, stop, we do not want violence. We will not attack our federal authorities. They’re doing their work,” Dabrowski said. The Wilmette Republican tied his criticism to his campaign pledge to repeal Illinois’ sanctuary state law, arguing the state should prioritize residents over what he called “billions of welcoming dollars” for new arrivals. Dabrowski, president of the conservative policy group Wirepoints, entered the 2026 GOP primary earlier this month as the early fundraising leader. He faces a likely challenge from former state Sen. Darren Bailey, the GOP’s 2022 nominee, along with DuPage County Sheriff Jim Mendrick and Lake Forest resident Joe Severino.)

WBEZ
— Trump administration asks for 100 ‘military troops’ to deploy in Illinois to protect ICE
https://www.wbez.org/immigration/2025/09/29/gov-pritzker-dhs-100-national-guard-troops-illinois-ice-agents

RIVER BENDER
— DD: Ever-increasingly, according to Democrat leaders, everything that Trump does in harmful.
https://www.riverbender.com/news/details/southern-illinois-democratic-county-chairs-association-convene-to-address-harmful-impacts-of-trump-administration-on-rural-communities-86682.cfm

CHICAGO CRUSADER
— Hate-filled conservative-hating conservative-haters ever-increasingly promote more hatred against Kirk.
https://chicagocrusader.com/a-requiem-for-free-speech/

CITIES 92.9
— Former state lawmakers endorse, donors support GOP candidate Dabrowski
https://www.cities929.com/2025/09/29/watch-former-state-lawmakers-endorse-donors-support-gop-candidate-dabrowski/

WSPY
— Hundreds remember Charlie Kirk at Yorkville memorial
https://www.wspynews.com/news/local/hundreds-remember-charlie-kirk-at-yorkville-memorial/article_1f8c2509-ae55-4046-8e81-eec4671ecaca.html

WAND TV
— Pritzker says that the Trump administration is arresting people ‘simply for the way they look’
https://www.wandtv.com/news/statehouse/pritzker-furious-trump-administration-is-arresting-people-simply-for-the-way-they-look/article_a0ac44f4-b679-4fad-8ddb-bfa4248161fd.html
— YouTube to pay $24.5 million to settle lawsuit over Trump’s account suspension after Jan. 6 attack. Google’s YouTube has agreed to pay $24.5 million to settle a lawsuit by President Donald Trump over his 2021 account suspension following the Jan. 6, 2021 attack on the U.S. Capitol.
https://www.wandtv.com/news/national/googles-youtube-to-pay-24-5-million-to-settle-2021-lawsuit-by-donald-trump-over/article_5fa75a98-ac54-5b95-ac53-12c76b035254.html

BLOCK CLUB CHICAGO
— Homeland Security Wants 100 Troops To Help Protect ICE Agents In Illinois.
https://blockclubchicago.org/2025/09/29/feds-want-to-send-in-troops-to-protect-ice-agents-in-illinois-pritzker-says/

CAPITOL FAX
— Afternoon roundup
https://capitolfax.com/2025/09/29/isabel%e2%80%99s-afternoon-roundup-392/
— DD: Democrat leaders ever-increasingly protect their illegals.
https://capitolfax.com/2025/09/29/what-the-state-ag-could-do-about-recalcitrant-sheriffs-if-he-was-so-inclined/
https://capitolfax.com/2025/09/29/ice-coverage-roundup/
— Morning briefing
https://capitolfax.com/2025/09/29/isabel%e2%80%99s-morning-briefing-600/

FROM ILLINOIS CENTER-RIGHT SOURCES

TED DABROWSKI
— Business donor base supporting Dabrowski campaign
https://mailchi.mp/tedforillinois/tedannouncement-293?e=8d00c38215

CENTER SQUARE ILLINOIS
— Former state lawmakers endorse, donors support GOP candidate Dabrowski. DD: Even though I did not get a media advisory, I attended this event.
https://www.thecentersquare.com/illinois/article_b482fae5-201c-45e1-8c50-5908933dce3c.html
(FROM THE ARTICLE: While Gov. J.B. Pritzker remains unchallenged in the 2026 Democratic Party primary, Republican candidates for governor are lining up support. Former state Reps. Jeanne Ives, R-Wheaton, and Tom Morrison, R-Palatine, announced their endorsements of former Wirepoints President Ted Dabrowski on Monday. Ives supported former state Sen. Darren Bailey, R-Xenia, in 2022 but said there is a better option in 2026. “No one knows the issues better than Ted, and subsequently, nobody is better positioned to attract independent suburban voters on the merits of who can do better for Illinois families,” Ives said. Morrison said Dabrowski is the candidate who can win. “For the past 15 years I’ve known Ted, and whether I was in office or out, I’ve been so grateful for his insights and understanding and how to get Illinois on the new and better path that we’re capable of and that we deserve if we get the right leadership,” Morrison said. Ives, Morrison and former DuPage County Auditor Bob Grogan endorsed Dabrowski at a press conference in Wheaton. Dabrowski also announced several six-figure donors to his campaign. Uline CEO Richard Uihlein and Madison Dearborn co-founder James Perry donated $250,000 each to Ted for Illinois. Investor Noel Moore gave $125,000 and five others gave $100,000 each. The Republican nominee will likely face a significant financial disadvantage against incumbent Gov. J.B. Pritzker. Ives said she believes Dabrowski can win his first attempt at public office, even though Pritzker is a billionaire with the political infrastructure and backing of the Democratic Party of Illinois, which was built by former Illinois House Speaker and DPI Chairman Michael Madigan. “Madigan’s headed to prison. We know it’s a David vs. Goliath fight, but we’re already meeting with people around the state that have had it with Governor Pritzker,” Ives said, pointing out that “David won!” In 2018, Ives challenged incumbent Illinois Gov. Bruce Rauner in the Republican primary and lost. Bailey launched his second gubernatorial run last week after falling to Pritzker in the 2022 general election. Concerned Parents of Illinois founder Kristina McCloy said she is supporting Bailey and his running mate, Cook County Republican chairman Aaron Del Mar. “If you are tired of watching Illinois sink under radical ideologies and leadership, then this is your team. Darren Bailey and Aaron Del Mar are the fighters that Illinois family needs,” McCloy said. DuPage County Sheriff James Mendrick and Lake Forest businessman Joe Severino are also seeking the GOP nomination. Mendrick is endorsed by sheriffs in Iroquois, Jefferson and Macon counties as well as by Carol Stream Mayor Frank Saverino. Mendrick’s running mate is U.S. Army veteran Robert Renteria.)

MCHENRY CPOUNTY BLOG
— Uihlein and Other Large Donors Backing Ted Dabrowski for Governor over Darin Bailey
https://www.mchenrycountyblog.com/2025/09/29/uihlein-and-other-large-donors-backing-ted-dabrowski-for-governor-over-darin-bailey/
— McHenry County Board Member Carl Kamienski Absolutely Against Reinstating the Ten Million in Real Estate Taxes Eliminated by Shifting Mental Health Financing to Sales Tax
https://www.mchenrycountyblog.com/2025/09/29/mchenry-county-board-member-carl-kamienski-absolutely-against-reinstating-the-ten-million-in-real-estate-taxes-eliminated-by-shifting-mental-health-financing-to-sales-tax/
— One-Word Descriptions of Illinois and Other States
https://www.mchenrycountyblog.com/2025/09/28/one-word-descriptions-of-illinois-and-other-states/
— Honoring Charlie Kirk in Fox River Grove
https://www.mchenrycountyblog.com/2025/09/28/honoring-charlie-kirk-in-fox-river-grove/

GOPUSA ILLINOIS
— My critics/opponents ever-increasingly do not want me to promote their events, to attend their events, and to report on their events. Ever-increasingly they have their operatives and their dupes try to stop me from speaking with anyone at their events. Ever-increasingly, my critics/opponents blame me and blame my GOPUSA ILLINOIS newsletters for all of their problems, for all of my problems, for all of your problems, and for all of everyone’s problems. Should I start writing about my critics/opponents and their operatives and their dupes? – Dave Diersen
http://www.gopillinois.com

ILLINOIS REVIEW
— DD: Illinois Review blasts Proft, Ives, Dabrowski, Bailey, and Keyes
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2025/09/uihleins-250k-bet-on-dabrowski-follows-costly-losses-that-ushered-in-pritzker-era.html

FROM NATIONAL CENTER-RIGHT SOURCES

WASHJINGTON TIMES
— NYC Mayor Adams’ exit from race puts sharper focus on Democrats’ Mamdani conundrum
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2025/sep/29/nyc-mayor-eric-adams-exit-race-puts-sharper-focus-democrats-mamdani/

AMERICAN NEWS WIRE
— Federal troops arrive in downtown Chicago as racist mayor rages
https://americanwirenews.com/federal-troops-arrive-in-downtown-chicago-as-racist-mayor-rages/

BREITBART
— Border Patrol Flexes with Show of Force in Chicago, Facing Protests & Democrat Rhetoric Fomenting Violence Against ICE
https://www.breitbart.com/immigration/2025/09/29/border-patrol-flexes-with-show-of-force-in-chicago-facing-protests-democrat-rhetoric-fomenting-violence-against-ice/amp/
— ICE Names 30 Politicians on ‘Unhinged Crusade’ to Protect Illegal Aliens, Including Govs Walz, Pritzker, Newsom
https://www.breitbart.com/immigration/2025/09/29/ice-names-30-politicians-on-unhinged-crusade-to-protect-illegal-aliens-including-govs-walz-pritzker-newsom/
— Trump’s Administration Invests $625 Million in U.S. Coal Industry
https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2025/09/29/president-trumps-administration-invests-625-million-in-critical-u-s-coal-industry/amp/

FOX NEWS
— Rep. Omar said Charlie Kirk’ has no legacy to honor, accuses him of spouting White supremacy
https://www.foxnews.com/video/6380309752112
— Zohran Mamdani commits to more than $100M for immigrant legal defense services
https://www.foxnews.com/video/6380258017112
— Chicago anti-ICE agitator faces federal charges after threatening to ‘kill’ agent. Paul Ivery allegedly participated in protests outside an ICE facility in Broadview, Ill., over the weekend.
https://www.foxnews.com/us/chicago-anti-ice-agitator-faces-federal-charges-after-threatening-kill-agent

NEWSMAX
— Dem Sens Blast Hegseth Over ‘Risky’ Meet With Top Brass
https://www.newsmax.com/newsfront/pete-hegseth-tammy-duckworth-maziehirono/2025/09/29/id/1228349/

FROM NATIONAL CENTER-LEFT SOURCES

WALL STREET JOURNAL
— DD: Democrat and RINO leaders ever-increasingly promote their illegals.
https://www.wsj.com/real-estate/miami-suburbs-once-vibrant-housing-scene-is-hit-by-exodus-of-migrants-0a2064bf

POLITICO
— Pritzker blasts plan for National Guard deployment to Chicago. Illinois officials condemn “militarized force” as unconstitutional and politically motivated.
https://www.politico.com/news/2025/09/29/jackbooted-thugs-pritzker-blasts-plan-for-national-guard-deployment-00585709

DAILY KOS
— DD: The hate-filled Trump-hating Pritzker ever-increasingly promotes more hatred against Trump.
https://www.dailykos.com/stories/2025/9/29/2346096/-JB-Pritzker-isn-t-mincing-words-on-Trump-s-Chicago-invasion

September 26, 2025 Evening Edition

FROM ILLINOIS CENTER-LEFT SOURCES

ABC7
— Smoke, pepper bullets deployed on protesters in clashes outside Broadview ICE facility
https://abc7chicago.com/post/ice-chicago-operation-midway-blitz-protest-expected-broadview-facility-friday-sw-side-tamale-vendor-held/17885390/

CBS2
— Fundraiser held for tamale vendor Laura Murillo detained by ICE in Back of the Yards
https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news/fundraiser-tamale-vendor-laura-murillo-ice-chicago/

WGN9
— Protestors clash with agents outside Broadview ICE processing facility amid ongoing demonstrations
https://wgntv.com/news/operation-midway-blitz/protestors-clash-with-agents-outside-broadview-ice-processing-facility-amid-ongoing-demonstrations/

WTTW
— Trump’s Transportation Department Pulls Trail and Bike Grants Deemed ‘Hostile’ to Cars
https://news.wttw.com/2025/09/26/trump-s-transportation-department-pulls-trail-and-bike-grants-deemed-hostile-cars

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— Feds fire baton rounds, more tear gas at ICE protesters in Broadview
https://www.chicagotribune.com/2025/09/26/ice-baton-rounds-tear-gas-chicago/

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— Broadview mayor says ICE is ‘making war on my community’ after latest protest at immigration facility. Federal officers again fired rubber pellets and chemical irritants into a crowd of protesters gathered Friday outside the fenced-off compound.
https://chicago.suntimes.com/immigration/2025/09/26/protest-heats-up-again-outside-broadview-ice-facililty
— Illinois Dems press Chicago ICE director for Broadview facility oversight, details on deportation operations. Members of the Illinois delegation were scheduled to meet with an ICE Chicago field office director on Friday but were told the meeting had to be rescheduled to a later date.
https://chicago.suntimes.com/immigration/2025/09/26/illinois-dems-press-chicago-ice-director-for-broadview-oversight-details-on-chicago-deportation-operations
— City Council leader wants to raise maximum age for starting police officer to 55. Ald. Gilbert Villegas (36th) argued there are plenty of jobs, particularly in policing, that could be performed by rookies in their 50s. Police and fire union leaders branded the proposal “crazy.” My Democrat GAO superiors forced me to retire when I was 49 years old in 1997, that is, so far, they have forced the Civil Service Retirement System to pay me $1.9 million in today’s dollars to stop me from working.
https://chicago.suntimes.com/city-hall/2025/09/26/chicago-police-maximum-age-entry-level-officer-proposal-gilbert-villegas
— Bid to atone for slavery’s sins ignites racially charged City Council clash. A resolution offering an apology to Black Chicagoans for the scourge of slavery passes overwhelmingly but sparks outrage when four Council members vote against the symbolic move.
https://chicago.suntimes.com/politics/2025/09/26/chicago-trump-slavery-apology-alderpeople-lamont-robinson-nick-sposato-city-council
(FROM THE ARTICLE: Four alderpersons voted against a resolution offering Black Chicagoans an apology for America’s enslavement of their ancestors, producing a racially charged clash within the City Council and a final roll call that one supporter called “appalling.” Alds. Raymond Lopez (15th), Nick Sposato (38th), Anthony Napolitano (41st) and James Gardiner (45th) sparked outrage from some of their colleagues for refusing to endorse the resolution, which ultimately passed. The measure sponsored by Ald. Lamont Robinson (4th) issued a formal apology from the City Council “to the Black citizens of Chicago for the historical injustices of slavery, segregation, systemic racism, and the policies that have perpetuated racial inequality.” It overwhelmingly passed 43-4 but not without fireworks at a marathon City Council meeting Thursday. “Shame on you!,” Robinson shouted after Lopez, Sposato, and Napolitano announced they would vote against the resolution. “You have to be able to share with your constituents, your Black constituents — in all damn 50 wards — why you would say no to this resolution. Shame on you!” Robinson said. While the City Council is no stranger to racially charged debates on how to address the city’s long, continued history of segregation and inequity, the “no” votes against the symbolic resolution came as a shock to some of the Council’s most level-headed members. “I was hoping this would be a unanimous one — of all the things we can unanimously support,” said Ald. Maria Hadden (49th), who is Black. “This is a surprising, shocking, appalling piece.” The debate played out against a national backdrop of the Trump administration’s crusade against diversity goals in government and businesses and its efforts to sanitize how Americans look back on the evils of slavery. This month, President Donald Trump ordered the National Park Service to remove from a Georgia historic site an iconic 1863 photograph titled “The Scourged Back” of a formerly enslaved man bearing the scars of past whippings on his back. Gardiner, a Northwest Side alderperson, didn’t explain his no vote. In a brief comment, Napolitano said he voted no because there has been “just as much harm done” to this city “over the last couple of years” as in the past. Sposato, a supporter of Trump, said he would not take responsibility for sins of the past. “There’s a lot of blame to go around, but certainly not the city of Chicago, certainly not my family,” Sposato said. “I apologize to absolutely nobody. I want my name off there. I do not want to be associated with this.” Lopez, a Southwest Side alderperson, said he wouldn’t endorse the resolution because Chicago’s “own economy was not slave driven.” Lopez noted that the city became a haven for freed men and women escaping southern slavery. Half a million people came to Chicago as part of the Great Migration. Lopez said the City Council should focus instead on how to correct current-day injustices “as opposed to constantly looking backwards.” “If we want to talk about the injustices to the Black community, I want to talk about where we have failed. We don’t have to look that far back,” Lopez said. Hadden acknowledged Lopez’s point that the city “didn’t directly deal in enslaved people,” but she rebutted that “the money that built this city and controlled the power did.” She further argued that Lopez and Sposato’s arguments against the resolution were “emblematic of some of the worst behavior that we’re seeing coming out of DC.” “Those who would accuse us of going backwards by recognizing fact and truth, I challenge that sentiment. We’re not the ones going backwards,” Hadden said. “Recognition and apology is part of repair… which are necessary to moving forward.” The resolution notes that slavery thrived in the Midwest after French explorers introduced it to the region in the mid-1700s. Even after Illinois was deemed a “free” state in 1818, state laws in place through the Civil War “subjected free Black residents to oppressive restrictions, including the denial of voting rights.” It goes on to state that following slavery’s abolition in 1865, Black Chicagoans continued to face racial discrimination through redlining, segregation, housing discrimination and other systemic inequities “which persist today.” Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson last year issued a formal apology from the city as a whole to Black Chicagoans through an executive order when he created a task force to study possible economic reparations for Black residents. Evanston, the city’s neighbor to the north, approved the country’s first reparations program for Black residents years ago.)

DAILY HERALD
— ‘It’s a black hole’: Broadview ICE facility sparks complaints of inhumane conditions
https://www.dailyherald.com/20250926/nation-and-world/broadview-ice-facility-sparks-complaints-of-inhumane-conditions/
— As Illinois congressional delegation seeks answers, ICE cancels meeting
https://www.dailyherald.com/20250926/news/as-illinois-congressional-delegation-seeks-answers-ice-cancels-meeting/
— Bailey jumps into the governor’s race for a second time with Palatine’s Del Mar
https://www.dailyherald.com/20250925/illinois-state-politics/bailey-jumps-into-the-governors-race-for-a-second-time-with-palatines-del-mar/

WGLT
— During B-N stop, conservative governor candidate Ted Dabrowski vows to fight for economic change in Illinois
https://www.wglt.org/local-news/2025-09-26/during-b-n-stop-conservative-governor-candidate-ted-dabrowski-vows-to-fight-for-economic-change-in-illinois

CAPITOL FAX
— Afternoon roundup
https://capitolfax.com/2025/09/26/isabel%e2%80%99s-afternoon-roundup-391/
— Wirepoints’ deficit spending continued as assets were further depleted ahead of staff exodus
https://capitolfax.com/2025/09/26/wirepoints-deficit-spending-continued-as-assets-were-further-depleted-ahead-of-staff-exodus/

FROM NATIONAL CENTER-RIGHT SOURCES

WASHINGTON TIMES
— How Erika Kirk is transforming America after husband Charlie’s assassination
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2025/sep/26/erika-kirk-transforming-america-husband-charlies-assassination/

WASHINGTON EXAMINER
— House Republicans move to end mail delivery of abortion pill
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/house/3825635/house-republican-bill-end-mail-delivery-abortion-pill-mifepristone/
— After Dallas ICE shooting Democrats want to ban all guns
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/opinion/beltway-confidential/3826529/dallas-ice-shooting-democrats-gun-control-hunting-rifles/
— The married-with-children party vs. the single-and-childless party
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/opinion/3820260/married-with-children-vs-single-and-childless/

BREITBART
— Illinois: Rioters Chant ‘Kill ICE! Shoot ICE!’ at Migrant Detention Center
https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2025/09/26/sanctuary-state-illinois-rioters-chant-kill-ice-shoot-ice-outside-detention-center-holding-criminal-illegal-aliens/amp/

DAILY SIGNAL
— ICE Continues Arrests of ‘Criminal Illegal Aliens’ Following Dallas Shooting
https://www.dailysignal.com/2025/09/26/exclusive-ice-continues-arrests-criminal-illegal-aliens-following-dallas-shooting/

FEDERATION FOR IMMIGRATION REFORM
— ICE is Increasingly Taking the “Sanctuary” out of Sanctuary Jurisdictions
https://www.fairus.org/blog/2025/09/26/ice-increasingly-taking-sanctuary-out-sanctuary-jurisdictions

FOX NEWS
— Chicago anti-ICE protesters block vehicles, get hit with tear gas and pepper balls
https://www.foxnews.com/us/chicago-anti-ice-protesters-block-vehicles-get-hit-tear-gas-pepper-balls
— Protestors face off with Illinois ICE agents
https://www.foxnews.com/video/6380155512112
— Protest turns violent outside Illinois ICE facility
https://www.foxnews.com/video/6380153714112

NEW AMERICAN
— The 1619 Project: Mostly Marxist Myth
https://thenewamerican.com/opinion/book-reviews/the-1619-project-mostly-marxist-myth/

FROM NATIONAL CENTER-LEFT SOURCES

CBS NEWS
— Supreme Court lets Trump withhold $4 billion in foreign aid approved by Congress
https://www.cbsnews.com/news/supreme-court-trump-foreign-aid-funding/

WALL STREET JOURNAL
— Hegseth to Push ‘Warrior Ethos’ in Meeting of Top Generals
https://www.wsj.com/politics/national-security/hegseth-to-push-warrior-ethos-in-meeting-of-top-generals-9cfd7fb4?mod=djemwhatsnews
— Trump Pledges That Others Will Be Indicted After Comey
https://www.wsj.com/us-news/law/trump-doj-indictments-fbi-james-comey-49910fd3

NEW YORK SUN
— Judge To Hear Arguments in Lawsuit Over ‘Racist Reparations’ Program in Evanston
https://www.nysun.com/article/judge-to-hear-arguments-in-lawsuit-over-racist-reparations-program-in-evanston-illinois

FROM FOREIGN SOURCES

ECONOMIC TIMES
— Masked protesters clash with ICE, attack vehicles at Broadview facility in Illinois
https://www.youtube.com/watch%3Fv%3DNIRE0ndzvm8

August 25, 2025 Evening Edition

WHITE HOUSE
— President Donald J. Trump Takes Steps to End Cashless Bail to Protect Americans
https://www.whitehouse.gov/fact-sheets/2025/08/fact-sheet-president-donald-j-trump-takes-steps-to-end-cashless-bail-to-protect-americans/

FROM ILLINOIS CENTER-LEFT SOURCES

ABC7
— Illinois Democrat politicians condemn Trump’s threat to deploy National Guard to Chicago
https://abc7chicago.com/post/governor-jb-pritzker-speak-monday-president-donald-trumps-plans-possible-chicago-national-guard-deployment/17641047/
— Illinois Democrat leaders ever-increasingly promote cashless bail
https://abc7chicago.com/post/donald-trump-cashless-bail-executive-order-illinois-no-cash-system-runs-smoothly-spikes-crime-researchers-find/17645808/
— Pritzker, local leaders celebrate grand opening of Illinois Holocaust Museum pop-up in Chicago
https://abc7chicago.com/post/illinois-holocaust-museum-opening-temporary-location-experience-360-north-state-street-things-do-chicago/17643646/

NBC5
— Illinois Democrat leaders ever-increasingly promote Pritzker
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/pritzker-sends-warning-to-trump-on-national-guard-threat-do-not-come-to-chicago/3814727/
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/as-trump-insists-on-deploying-the-military-how-bad-is-chicago-crime-a-look-at-the-numbers/3814714/
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/chicago-politics/raoul-trump-has-no-legal-basis-for-national-guard-deployment-to-chicago/3814748/
— Illinois Democrat leaders ever-increasingly promote cashless bail
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/trump-to-sign-order-aimed-at-ending-cashless-bail-what-could-that-mean-for-illinois/3814489/
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/politics/president-trump/trump-administration-national-guard-dc-baltimore-chicago-tariffs-25-2025-live-updates/3814349/

CBS2
— Illinois Democrat leaders ever-increasingly promote Pritzker
https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news/illinois-governor-jb-pritkzer-speech-news-conference-full-text-trump/
https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news/governor-pritzker-attorney-general-raoul-trumps-military-deployment-chicago/
https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news/national-guard-deployed-chicago-before-concerns-emergencies/

WTTW
— Illinois Democrat leaders ever-increasingly promote Pritzker
https://news.wttw.com/2025/08/25/pritzker-vows-stop-trump-sending-national-guard-chicago

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— Trump appears to waver on deploying National Guard personnel to Chicago
https://www.chicagotribune.com/2025/08/25/president-donald-trump-appears-to-waver-on-deploying-national-guard-personnel-to-chicago/
— Illinois Democrat leaders ever-increasingly stand with their criminals and with their illegals.
https://www.chicagotribune.com/2025/08/22/editorial-donald-trump-sanctuary-cities-crime-takeover/

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— Illinois Democrat leaders ever-increasingly stand with their criminals and with their illegals.
https://chicago.suntimes.com/news/2025/08/25/pentagon-military-deployment-chicago-residents-say-terrible-idea
https://chicago.suntimes.com/politics/2025/08/25/trump-signs-order-targeting-no-cash-bail-but-advocates-say-he-cant-force-illinois-to-reverse-its-policy
— Illinois Democrat leaders use the Proud Boys against Trump
https://chicago.suntimes.com/news/2025/08/25/proud-boys-illinois-extremism-donald-president-trump-billboard-january-6-capitol-riot

WGN RADIO
— Kass: When IL Dems play Russian roulette with our children
https://wgnradio.com/wgn-plus/thechicagoway/chicago-way-w-john-kass-when-il-dems-playing-russian-roulette-with-our-children/

CHAMPAIGN/URBANA NEWS GAZETTE
— Troubled Chicago unhappy with Trump’s offer of ‘help’
https://www.news-gazette.com/opinion/columns/jim-dey-troubled-chicago-unhappy-with-trumps-offer-of-help/article_f48d95a4-2b37-4a5f-933b-a6a8ef72ff2a.html

RIVER BENDER
— Illinois Democrat leaders promote Democrat leaders
https://www.riverbender.com/news/details/gov-pritzker-statement-on-donald-trumps-power-grabs-and-distractions-85601.cfm

ADVANTAGE NEWS
— Pritzker: Fair Maps in Illinois would be ‘disarming’ to Democrats
https://www.advantagenews.com/news/local/pritzker-fair-maps-in-illinois-would-be-disarming-to-democrats/article_3a1beffe-e996-4925-b985-c1550b8dd94f.html

WSPY
— Rezin: New law makes Illinois a “dumping ground” for lawsuits. The more of the following that you are, the less justice that you should anticipate/expect in Illinois: heterosexual, conservative, Republican, White, male, older, non-poor, non-veteran, Protestant, German American, and/or have ancestors who have been in America for a long time.
https://www.wspynews.com/news/local/rezin-new-law-makes-illinois-a-dumping-ground-for-lawsuits/article_d3dcb596-5e43-4ac3-be9d-933a54d47bfe.html

AXIOS CHICAGO
— Illinois GOP leaders mostly back Trump’s call to send troops to Chicago
https://www.axios.com/local/chicago/2025/08/25/illinois-republicans-trump-bailey-brady-national-guard
— Illinois Democrat leaders stand with their criminals and with their illegals
https://www.axios.com/local/chicago/2025/08/25/trump-national-guard-immigration-chicago-law-pritzker-johnson

ILLINOIZE
— A Bailey/Del Mar Ticket?
https://www.theillinoize.com/articles/bailey-delmar-ticket-2026

CAPITOL FAX
— Afternoon roundup
https://capitolfax.com/2025/08/25/isabel%e2%80%99s-afternoon-roundup-369/

FROM ILLINOIS CENTER-RIGHT SOURCES

CENTER SQUARE ILLINOIS
— Illinois Democrats ever-increasingly promote more abortion
https://www.thecentersquare.com/illinois/article_a0bf16a6-5cb5-46cb-aa82-fcd3911b5e65.html

CORTES INVESTIGATES
— Richard Porter Interview
https://www.cortesinvestigates.com/p/obama-exposed-full-richard-porter

GOPUSA ILLINOIS
— If you own a 2025 Charger like I do, please phone me at 630-653-0462 or email me at diersen@aol.com . I also own a 2023 Mustang GT Premium, 2013 Charger R/T Max, 2005 and 1972 Corvette, and 1996 Thunderbird LX. – Dave Diersen
http://www.gopillinois.com

FROM NATIONAL CENTER-RIGHT SOURCES

WASHINGTON TIMES
— Merit beats victimhood
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2025/aug/25/merit-beats-victimhood-pastors-cross-country-walk-challenges-liberal/

WASHINGTON EXAMINER
— Illinois expands campus abortion access, shields doctors from legal risk
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/3780992/illinois-expands-campus-abortion-access-shields-doctors-legal-risk/
— Trump blasts ABC, NBC for ‘unfair’ coverage and demands they pay for licensing
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/3780835/donald-trump-fake-news-abc-nbc-unfair-coverage-licensing-fees/

NEW YORK POST
— Pritzker calls Trump ‘wanna be dictator’ as he rails against White House plans to deploy National Guard to Chicago
https://nypost.com/2025/08/25/us-news/illinois-gov-jb-pritzker-calls-trump-wanna-be-dictator-as-he-rails-against-white-house-plans-to-deploy-national-guard-to-chicago/
— How colleges hide quotas. I should write about the quotas that my Democrat superiors in the federal government had to meet and did meet.
https://nypost.com/2025/08/25/opinion/how-colleges-hide-quotas-californias-deadly-economic-model-and-other-commentary/

BIZ PAC REVIEW
— Chicago’s racist mayor threatens riots over Trump Windy City crime crackdown
https://www.bizpacreview.com/2025/08/25/chicagos-racist-mayor-threatens-riots-over-trump-windy-city-crime-crackdown-1579596/

COLLEGE FIX
— Pritzker signs new law mandating abortion pills on campus
https://www.thecollegefix.com/illinois-governor-signs-new-law-mandating-abortion-pills-on-campus/

DAILY SIGNAL
— Republican Redistricting Bolsters GOP Midterm Chances
https://www.dailysignal.com/2025/08/25/republican-redistricting-bolsters-gop-midterm-chances/

EPOCH TIMES
— Trump Says NBC, ABC Should Lose Licenses Over News Coverage. The president called out the national networks for what he called unfair coverage of Republicans and conservatives.
https://www.theepochtimes.com/us/trump-says-nbc-abc-should-lose-licenses-over-news-coverage-5905686

FOX NEWS
— Blue state parents enraged by Dem governor extending financial aid to illegals. Parents in Illinois are enraged by a new law signed by Democratic Gov. J.B. Pritzker that extends student financial aid to illegal aliens.
https://www.foxnews.com/video/6377367186112

LEGAL INSURRECTION
— Support for DEI Policies in California is Slipping
https://legalinsurrection.com/2025/08/poll-finds-support-for-dei-policies-in-california-is-slipping/

NEWSMAX
— Trump Hits Chicago Mayor for False D.C. Crime Stats
https://www.newsmax.com/newsfront/crime-democrats-propaganda/2025/08/25/id/1223816/

PATRIOT JOURNAL
— Trump DHS Yanks Funding From Groups With Alleged Terrorist Ties
https://pjnewsletter.com/trump-dhs-funding/?utm_source=tpi&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=TPI08252025BR

REAL CLEAR POLITICS
— Chicago Mayor Johnson Caught Between Daily Murders And Trump’s Crackdown
https://www.realclearpolitics.com/video/2025/08/25/tom_bevan_the_question_for_chicago_mayor_johnson_is_do_you_tolerate_daily_murders.html

THOMAS MOORE SOCIETY
— Court to Hear Challenge as Illinois Forces Faith-Based Employers to Pay for Abortion Coverage
https://www.thomasmoresociety.org/news/court-to-hear-challenge-as-illinois-forces-faith-based-employers-to-pay-for-abortion-coverage

FROM NATIONAL CENTER-LEFT SOURCES

THE HILL
— Illinois Democrats ever-increasingly promote more LGBTQ.
https://thehill.com/homenews/lgbtq/5469034-lgbtq-illinois-legal-helpline/

NBC NEWS
— Trump signs executive orders aimed at ending cashless bail in D.C. and across the nation
https://www.yahoo.com/news/articles/trump-sign-executive-orders-aimed-122909076.html
— Democrat leaders ever-increasingly promote Pritzker
https://www.nbcnews.com/video/illinois-gov-pritzker-warns-trump-not-to-send-troops-to-chicago-245738565963

REUTERS
— Best practices for managing employee performance after protected activity. I should write about the adverse actions that my Democrat GAO superiors took against me because I became an active member in a class action lawsuit that charged them with reverse discrimination, age discrimination, and retaliation when I turned 40 in 1988.
https://www.reuters.com/legal/legalindustry/best-practices-managing-employee-performance-after-protected-activity-2025-08-18/

August 22, 2025 Evening Edition

FROM ILLINOIS CENTER-LEFT SOURCES

ABC7
— Trump says Chicago is ‘probably next’ target for National Guard troops. DOJ calls for dismantling of Sanctuary policies in Democrat-run states, cities.
https://abc7chicago.com/post/president-donald-trump-says-chicago-is-target-efforts-crack-down-crime-sending-national-guard-dc/17616556/
— National Guard troops on DC streets for Trump’s crackdown will start carrying guns
https://abc7chicago.com/post/national-guard-members-dc-streets-trumps-crackdown-will-soon-armed-military-says/17614713/
— Democrat leaders ever-increasingly promote more abortion and LGBTQ.
https://abc7chicago.com/post/illinois-gov-jb-pritzker-signs-new-laws-aiming-shield-providers-abortion-meds-ban-ticketing-schools/17616362/
https://abc7chicago.com/post/officials-denounce-removal-rainbow-crosswalk-site-pulse-nightclub-shooting/17615890/

NBC5
— Trump says he will send National Guard to Chicago after D.C.  “Chicago is a mess. You have an incompetent mayor, grossly incompetent, and we’ll straighten that one out probably next,” Trump said.
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/will-be-next-trump-says-he-will-send-national-guard-to-chicago-after-d-c/3813513/

CBS2
— Mayor Johnson has “grave concerns” about President Trump eyeing Chicago for federal crime crackdown
https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news/mayor-brandon-johnson-president-trump-chicago-federal-law-enforcement-crime-national-guard/
— Democrats ever-increasingly fight deportation of their illegals.
https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news/doj-victim-funds-immigration-enforcement-sex-assault-survivors/

WGN9
— Democrat leaders ever-increasingly promote more LGBTQ.
https://wgntv.com/news/wgn-investigates/why-illinois-trans-kids-are-still-in-sports-despite-trumps-order/

FOX32
— Democrat leaders ever-increasingly use Emmett Till to promote more hatred against Republicans.
https://www.fox32chicago.com/news/emmett-till-investigation-records-released-70th-anniversary-killing

WTTW
— Mayor Johnson Hits Back at Trump’s ‘Illegal’ Plans to Deploy National Guard to Chicago
https://news.wttw.com/2025/08/22/mayor-johnson-hits-back-trumps-illegal-plans-deploy-national-guard-chicago
— Democrat leaders ever-increasingly promote more abortion and LGBTQ.
https://news.wttw.com/2025/08/22/pritzker-signs-bill-requiring-public-colleges-illinois-offer-contraception-medication

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— Just hours after President Donald Trump suggested Chicago would be the next location for a federal troop deployment like the one occurring in Washington, D.C., both Mayor Brandon Johnson and Gov. JB Pritzker said the president would be illegally abusing his power if he follows through on the threat.
https://www.chicagotribune.com/2025/08/22/johnson-and-pritzker-blast-as-illegal-trumps-suggestion-hell-send-the-national-guard-to-chicago-next/
— Justice Dept. declines to defend grants for Hispanic-serving colleges, calling them unconstitutional
https://www.chicagotribune.com/2025/08/22/justice-dept-grants-hispanic-serving-colleges/
— Democrat leaders use reports of racist graffiti against Republicans.
https://www.chicagotribune.com/2025/08/22/racist-graffiti-flossmoor-metra-station-park/

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— Trump again threatens to deploy troops to Chicago, a move Mayor Johnson says would be ‘unlawful’
https://chicago.suntimes.com/politics/2025/08/22/donald-trump-national-guard-troops-chicago-threat-brandon-johnson-jb-pritzker-washington-dc
— Democrat leaders ever-increasingly promote more abortion.
https://chicago.suntimes.com/illinois-governor/2025/08/22/jb-pritzker-abortion-legislation-mifepristone

CRAIN’S CHICAGO BUSINESS
— Trump says Chicago’s next up for D.C.-style National Guard deployment
https://www.chicagobusiness.com/politics/trump-eyes-chicago-national-guard-crime-crackdown

WGN RADIO
— Democrat leaders ever-increasingly promote more crime.
https://wgnradio.com/john-williams/newsclick/the-john-williams-newsclick-would-you-feel-safer-if-the-national-guard-were-deployed-to-chicago/#/questions

CHAMPAIGN/URBANA NEWS GAZETTE
— Trump says Chicago is the likely next target of his efforts to crack down on crime
https://www.news-gazette.com/news/nation-world/trump-says-chicago-is-the-likely-next-target-of-his-efforts-to-crack-down-on/article_f0566dc9-1713-555e-b772-f03ece8993d8.html

JOURNAL COURIER
— Democrat leaders ever-increasingly promote more LGBTQ.
https://www.myjournalcourier.com/news/article/illinois-launches-lgbtq-resources-hub-legal-20875274.php

RIVER BENDER
— Democrat leaders ever-increasingly promote more abortion and LGBTQ.
https://www.riverbender.com/news/details/gov-pritzker-signs-bills-to-fortify-reproductive-health-care-in-illinois-85561.cfm

FOX ILLINOIS
— Democrat leaders ever-increasingly promote more abortion and LGBTQ.
https://foxillinois.com/newsletter-daily/pritzker-signs-bills-expanding-access-to-abortion-pill-and-birth-control-in-illinois

CAPITOL FAX
— Afternoon roundup
https://capitolfax.com/2025/08/22/isabel%e2%80%99s-afternoon-roundup-368/

FROM ILLINOIS CENTER-RIGHT SOURCES

CENTER SQUARE ILLINOIS
— Trump says ‘dangerous’ Chicago next after addressing crime in D.C.
https://www.thecentersquare.com/illinois/article_9de8865a-9768-4b56-9701-da985f623775.html

FROM NATIONAL CENTER-LEFT SOURCES

WASHINGTON TIMES
— China, Russia collaborating on plans for airborne invasion of Taiwan
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2025/aug/20/inside-ring-china-russia-collaborating-plans-airborne-invasion-taiwan/

WASHINGTON EXAMINER
— Make mail-in voting great again: Trump should embrace it, not reject it
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/op-eds/3778357/trump-should-embrace-it-not-reject-it/

DAILY CALLER
— Wokeness Ruined Museums
https://dailycaller.com/2025/08/22/wokeness-ruined-museums-smithsonian-museum-american-latino-diversity-disabilities/

DAILY SIGNAL
— ‘Racial Justice’ Org Weighs in on National Guard Deployment
https://www.dailysignal.com/2025/08/22/racial-justice-organization-says-no-crime-emergency-dc-asks-states-not-send-troops/

LEGAL INSURRECTION
— Supreme Court Lifts Order, Allowing Trump to Cut NIH Funds That Advance DEI. NIH can cut $783 million of research.
https://legalinsurrection.com/2025/08/supreme-court-lifts-order-allowing-trump-to-cut-nih-funds-that-advancedei/

FROM NATIONAL CENTER-LEFT SOURCES

YAHOO
— Illinois Democrat leaders ever-increasingly promote more LGBTQ.
https://www.yahoo.com/news/articles/illinois-launches-first-nation-lgbtq-173226872.html

CBS NEWS
— Trump suggests Chicago is next for federal crime crackdown, followed by New York City
https://www.cbsnews.com/news/trump-chicago-next-federal-law-enforcement-crime-then-new-york-city/