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December 26 Evening Edition

ABC7

— Chicago shootings: 17 shot, 1 fatally, in weekend violence across city. Chicago police said boy, 11, among those shot over holiday weekend
https://abc7chicago.com/chicago-shooting-violence-shootings-gun/11389415/
— Fauci reacts to Trump’s vaccine comments: ‘I hope he keeps it up’ Dr. Fauci discussed Biden’s COVID testing plan and warned omicron cases ‘likely will go much higher.’ – Emily Shapiro
https://abc7chicago.com/fauci-covid-trump-vaccine-omicron-variant-cases/11389665/

CBS2
— Man Assaulted, Car Stolen In The Loop
https://chicago.cbslocal.com/2021/12/26/man-assaulted-car-stolen-the-loop/
— More Than 5,000 Flights Canceled Due To COVID Staff Shortages, Weather
https://chicago.cbslocal.com/2021/12/26/more-than-5000-flights-canceled-due-to-covid-staff-shortages-weather/

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— Democrats should support a qualified Black woman like Ald. Pat Dowell. Cook County Democratic Party committeepersons met behind closed doors earlier this month to choose a slate for statewide and local races. – Laura Washington (COMMENT: According to Democrat, Libertarian, Green, Independent, and RINO political consultants, major donors, fundraisers, and pollsters, the Republican Party should recruit candidates who are as many of the following as possible: minority, female, younger, veteran, LGBTQ, Trump-hater, moderate, liberal, non-Christian, non-Italian American, non-German American, and/or those whose ancestors have not been America for a long time. Democrat, Libertarian, Green, Independent, and RINO political consultants, major donors, fundraisers, and pollsters want Republican candidates to lose.)
https://chicago.suntimes.com/columnists/2021/12/26/22852234/ald-pat-dowell-illinois-secretary-of-state-black-women-matter-column-laura-washington

CHAMPAIGN/URBANA NEWS GAZETTE
— Democrats’ ticket for 2022 is mostly set; GOP’s is uncertain – Jim Dey (COMMENT: According to Democrat, Libertarian, Green, Independent, and RINO political consultants, major donors, fundraisers, and pollsters, the Republican Party should recruit candidates who are as many of the following as possible: minority, female, younger, veteran, LGBTQ, Trump-hater, moderate, liberal, non-Christian, non-Italian American, non-German American, and/or those whose ancestors have not been America for a long time. Democrat, Libertarian, Green, Independent, and RINO political consultants, major donors, fundraisers, and pollsters want Republican candidates to lose.)
https://www.news-gazette.com/opinion/columns/jim-dey-democrats-ticket-for-2022-is-mostly-set-gops-is-uncertain/article_be6193c9-27a8-5ffb-ac41-3acbc3dd2bce.html
(FROM THE ARTICLE: National Republicans are expecting a strong off-year election, thanks to Democratic President Joe Biden’s sagging poll numbers. But Illinois remains a solid blue state, where Democrats hold the governor’s office, both U.S. Senate seats, supermajorities in the state House and Senate and a majority on the Illinois Supreme Court. At the same time, Democrats drew a favorable (to them) congressional map, one they expect guarantees victory in 14 of the state’s 17 U.S. House districts. Plus, Democrats have unlimited funds, thanks to multibillionaire Pritzker’s use of his personal fortune to fund party activities and candidates. Facing formidable opposition, what’s the GOP to do? So far, it has four official candidates for governor — lawyer and former Illinois Senate member Paul Schimpf, businessmen Gary Rabine and Jesse Sullivan, and state Sen. Darren Bailey of Xenia. It has one candidate for secretary of state, state Rep. Dan Brady of Bloomington. Other than that, no credible candidate has stepped forward to seek the nominations for state treasurer, comptroller or attorney general. . .Some Republicans may yearn for an all-powerful kingmaker with a bundle of cash to spend on a slate of candidates. But the notion that Republican voters are waiting to hear from Griffin as to whom they’ll nominate is a stretch. Slate-making has a long history in the Democratic Party, particularly in Cook County. But former GOP state party Chairman Pat Brady said “the reality is that Republicans do not have a history as a slate-making party.” “We don’t slate” candidates, said Pat Brady, who is supporting Rabine for the GOP gubernatorial nomination. That, of course, does not mean that the GOP’s four gubernatorial candidates won’t seek Griffin’s backing. Bailey already has been quoted as to why Griffin should back him, and the others can be expected to do the same — either in public or private. Griffin’s endorsement will be worth a lot to the favored Republican, perhaps more in the general election than in the primary where four candidates will divide the vote.)
— Answers needed as Illinois’ Jenny Thornley affair continues. – Mark Glennon
https://www.news-gazette.com/opinion/columns/mark-glennon-answers-needed-as-illinois-jenny-thornley-affair-continues/article_3e211c44-da71-5842-b020-8ac0a0266671.html

WASHINGTON EXAMINER
— 1619 Project author says she doesn’t understand why parents should have a say in school curriculum – Jeremiah Poff
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/politics/1619-project-author-says-she-doesnt-understand-why-parents-should-have-a-say-in-school-curriculum

NEW YORK POST
— In practice, ‘diversity, equity and inclusion’ boils down to leftist dogma, including hatred of Israel – Editorial
https://nypost.com/2021/12/26/dei-boils-down-to-leftist-dogma-including-hatred-of-israel/

BREITBART
— Hannah-Jones: Parents Shouldn’t Decide what’s Being Taught In Schools — ‘Leave That to the Educators’ – PAM KEY
https://www.breitbart.com/clips/2021/12/26/hannah-jones-parents-shouldnt-decide-whats-being-taught-in-schools-leave-that-to-the-educators/
— Nikole Hannah-Jones: ‘We Are Going into a Dark Age of Repression and Suppression of the Truth’ by Banning CRT – PAM KEY
https://www.breitbart.com/clips/2021/12/26/nikole-hannah-jones-we-are-going-into-a-dark-age-of-repression-and-suppression-of-the-truth-by-banning-crt/
— At Least 18 Shot Christmas Eve into Sunday Morning in Lightfoot’s Chicago – AWR HAWKINS
https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2021/12/26/at-least-18-shot-christmas-eve-into-sunday-morning-lightfoots-chicago/

BLAZE
— ‘1619 Project’ creator says parents shouldn’t decide what’s being taught to their children in school – PAUL SACCA
https://www.theblaze.com/news/1619-project-school-curriculum-parents

DAILY CALLER
— ‘1619 Project’ Founder Nikole Hannah-Jones Admits She’s Not A ‘Professional Educator’ Despite Being A College Faculty Member – SHAKHZOD YULDOSHBOEV
https://dailycaller.com/2021/12/26/nikole-hannah-jones-howard-college-critical-race-theory-professional-educator/

DAILY WIRE
— ‘1619 Project’ Creator: ‘I Don’t Really Understand This Idea That Parents Should Decide’ What’s ‘Taught’ In Schools
https://www.dailywire.com/news/1619-project-creator-i-dont-really-understand-this-idea-that-parents-should-decide-whats-taught-in-schools

REAL CLEAR POLITICS
— Nikole Hannah-Jones: “Professional Educators,” Not Parents, Are Experts In What Children Should Be Taught – Ian Schwartz
https://www.realclearpolitics.com/video/2021/12/26/nikole_hannah-jones_professional_educators_not_parents_are_experts_in_what_children_should_be_taught.html

NATIONAL REVIEW
— Nikole Hannah-Jones: Parents Shouldn’t Decide What’s Being Taught in Schools – ISAAC SCHORR
https://www.nationalreview.com/news/nikole-hannah-jones-parents-shouldnt-decide-whats-being-taught-in-schools/

TOWNHALL
— Nikole Hannah-Jones Says She Doesn’t Understand Why ‘Parents Should Decide What’s Being Taught’ in Schools – Landon Mion
https://townhall.com/tipsheet/landonmion/2021/12/26/nikole-hannahjones-says-she-doesnt-understand-why-parents-should-decide-whats-being-taught-in-schools-n2601080

MRC TV
— Nikole Hannah-Jones: I Don’t Understand This Idea That Parents Should Decide What Is Taught – Kevin Tober
https://www.mrctv.org/videos/nikole-hannah-jones-i-dont-understand-idea-parents-should-decide-what-taught

NEWSMAX
— Stephen Miller: No President Lost Public’s Confidence Faster Than Biden – Sandy Fitzgerald
https://www.newsmax.com/politics/stephen-miller-biden-trump/2021/12/26/id/1050002/

NEWS BUSTERS
— Nikole Hannah-Jones: I Don’t Understand This Idea That Parents Should Decide What Is Taught – Kevin Tober
https://www.newsbusters.org/blogs/nb/kevin-tober/2021/12/26/nikole-hannah-jones-i-dont-understand-idea-parents-should-decide

CNN
— ‘Almost mandatory’: Why GOP candidates are embracing Trump’s election lie to win
https://www.cnn.com/videos/politics/2021/12/26/gop-candidates-trump-election-lie-mattingly-herndon-ip-vpx.cnn/video/playlists/this-week-in-politics/

GUARDIAN
— Young people from poorer homes twice as likely to quit job since pandemic. New report says the effect will further widen the pay gap between those from rich and poorer backgrounds and damage social mobility. – Toby Helm
https://www.theguardian.com/society/2021/dec/26/young-people-from-poorer-homes-twice-as-likely-to-quit-job-since-pandemic

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 24 Evening Edition

NBC5

— Illinois Coronavirus Updates: Cook County Vax Proof, Highest Daily Case Rise of Pandemic
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/coronavirus/illinois-coronavirus-updates-cook-county-vaccine-proof-highest-single-day-cases-of-pandemic/2715050/

WGN9
— Long lines continue for Covid testing in Chicago area – Rob Sneed
https://wgntv.com/news/coronavirus/long-lines-continue-for-covid-testing-in-chicago-area/

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— ‘It doesn’t scare me away’: Oakbrook Center’s Christmas Eve shoppers unfazed after Thursday shooting that left 4 people injured – JOHN KEILMAN and ANGIE LEVENTIS LOURGOS
https://www.chicagotribune.com/news/breaking/ct-oakbrook-center-mall-shooting-stores-open-christmas-eve-20211224-boauuwvwdbgw5n7nbnzacufo6a-story.html

DAILY HERALD
— Board is right on one point: Expand consolidation opportunities statewide – Editorial
https://www.dailyherald.com/discuss/20211221/editorial-board-is-right-on-one-point-expand-consolidation-opportunities-statewide
— COMMENT: Ever-increasingly, Democrats, Libertarians, Greens, Independents, and RINOs promote hatred against Republicans.
https://www.dailyherald.com/discuss/20211224/editorial-a-christmas-eve-wish-for-love-and-peace

HERALD & REVIEW
— Trump says ‘the vaccine works,’ but Republicans are weary
https://herald-review.com/trump-says-the-vaccine-works-but-republicans-are-weary/video_261c426c-47d8-51c4-b0f2-c4e6580cf0a6.html

ADVANTAGE NEWS
— Illinois suffering from “Brain Drain” analyst says – Kevin Bessler
https://www.advantagenews.com/news/local/granite-city-news/illinois-suffering-from-brain-drain-analyst-says/article_2c51a182-633a-11ec-a90e-cf1713aedc74.html

EBONY TILLMAN
— Civic group calls Lightfoot mandate mean-spirited and unconstitutional
https://medium.com/@ebonytillmanpr/civic-group-calls-lightfoot-mandate-mean-spirited-and-unconstitutional-4ade37ea8fc4

WASHINGTON TIMES
— Trump spars with conservative host Candace Owens over vaccines, receives praise from White House – Joseph Clark
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2021/dec/24/trump-spars-conservative-host-candace-owens-over-v/
— Progressive prosecutors under fire for crime surge in cities – Emily Zantow
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2021/dec/22/progressive-prosecutors-under-fire-crime-surge-cit/

NEW YORK POST
— Texas parents outraged after brazen teacher calls them ‘bigots’ in Dr. Seuss-style poem – Tyler O’Neil
https://nypost.com/2021/12/24/parents-outraged-after-brazen-teacher-calls-them-bigots-in-dr-seuss-style-poem/
— Harris tells allies her race and gender impact her media coverage – Joshua Rhett Miller
https://nypost.com/2021/12/23/kamala-harris-tells-allies-her-race-and-gender-impact-media-coverage/

AMERICAN THINKER
— Why the Democrats are losing Latino support – Rajan Laad
https://www.americanthinker.com/blog/2021/12/why_the_democrats_are_losing_latino_support.html

AMERICAN CONSERVATIVE
— The End Of America’s Cities. San Francisco’s mayor may hint at a return to law and order, but real overhaul toward a peaceful city life is a long way off. – KATYA SEDGWICK
https://www.theamericanconservative.com/urbs/the-end-of-americas-cities/

BREITBART
— Democrat Calls Out Kamala Harris for Mishandling Border: ‘Doesn’t Look Like She’s Very Interested’ – JOHN BINDER
https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2021/12/24/democrat-calls-out-kamala-harris-for-mishandling-border-doesnt-look-like-shes-very-interested/

BLAZE
— Kamala Harris complains to allies that media coverage of her would be better if she were white and male – LEON WOLF (COMMENT: I have always been a conservative Republican. Given that, how would my critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes have treated me since 1948 if I had been a minority, a female, born more recently, LGBTQ, a veteran, Trump-hater, moderate, liberal and/or if I had not been baptized, raised, or confirmed as a Missouri Synod Lutheran, if I was not 100% German American, if my ancestors had not been in America since 1844, if I had not lived in Crete 1948-1972, if I had not lived in Wheaton since 1978, if I had not been a federal employee for almost 30 years, if I had not been a federal retiree since 1997, if I had not been married since 1978, etc.?)
https://www.theblaze.com/news/report-kamala-harris-complains-to-allies-that-media-coverage-of-her-would-be-better-if-she-were-white-and-male

DAILY WIRE
— ‘Every County Is A Border County’: Suspected Illegal Alien With Alleged Mexican Cartel Ties Arrested In Culpeper, Virginia – Tim Meads
https://www.dailywire.com/news/every-county-is-a-border-county-suspected-illegal-alien-with-alleged-mexican-cartel-ties-arrested-in-culpeper-virginia

NEWSMAX
— Biden Leaving ‘Large Areas’ of Border ‘Unmonitored’ – Ex-CBP Chief Mark A. Morgan
https://www.newsmax.com/newsmax-tv/newsmaxtv-cbp-immigration-biden/2021/12/23/id/1049832/

NEW AMERICAN
— Satanist Group Mocks Christmas with Display at Illinois State Capitol — but Not Without Protest – James Murphy
https://thenewamerican.com/satanist-group-mocks-christmas-with-display-at-illinois-state-capitol-but-not-without-protest/

EPOCH TIMES
— Lone Illinois School District (rural Hutsonville) Wages Fight Against State’s Mask Mandate – Cara Ding
https://www.theepochtimes.com/lone-illinois-school-district-wages-fight-against-states-mask-mandate_4170425.html

CNN
— Donald Trump’s influence is fading – Michael D’Antonio
https://www.cnn.com/2021/12/24/opinions/state-of-trump-influence-fading-dantonio/index.html

PHILADELPHIA ENQUIRER
— COMMENT: Ever-increasingly, LGBTQ-promoters promote hatred against those who do not promote LGBTQ.
https://www.inquirer.com/life/fulton-county-library-funding-lgbtq-20211224.html

GUARDIAN
— AS THE DEMOCRAT PARTY’S STRANGLEHOLD ON AMERICA TIGHTENS: Black Americans continue to see higher jobless rate despite market recovery – Lauren Aratani
https://www.theguardian.com/business/2021/dec/24/black-americans-jobless-rate-job-market

December 23 Evening Edition

ABC7

— Oak Brook mall shooting: Shots fired inside mall, police say
https://abc7chicago.com/oak-brook-mall-shooting-center-news/11378018/
— Illinois COVID cases: IL reports 18,942 new cases, highest since pandemic began, and 78 deaths
https://abc7chicago.com/illinois-covid-testing-test-chicago/11376632/
— COVID cancelling Christmas, families opting for virtual holiday: ‘Life does not go as planned’ – Leah Hope
https://abc7chicago.com/covid-christmas-cancels-surge-omicron/11377801/

NBC5
— Large Police Presence Responds to Incident at Oakbrook Center
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/large-police-presence-responds-to-incident-at-oakbrook-center/2714762/

CBS2
— Active Shooter Reported At Oakbrook Center Mall
https://chicago.cbslocal.com/2021/12/23/breaking-active-shooter-reported-at-oakbrook-center-mall/

FOX32
— Illinois reports 77,246 new COVID-19 cases this week
https://www.fox32chicago.com/news/illinois-reports-77246-new-covid-19-cases-this-past-week-idph
— Illinois state senator who was carjacked: ‘It was like I was in a scene from a movie’
https://www.fox32chicago.com/news/illinois-state-senator-who-was-carjacked-it-was-like-i-was-in-a-scene-from-a-movie
— Orland Park mayor calls new Cook County COVID-19 restrictions ‘unlawful’
https://www.fox32chicago.com/news/orland-park-mayor-calls-new-cook-county-covid-19-restrictions-unlawful
— Illinois state representative Mary Flowers criticizes Lightfoot’s vaccine mandate: ‘a bad idea’ – Mike Flannery
https://www.fox32chicago.com/news/illinois-state-representative-criticizes-lightfoots-vaccine-mandate-a-bad-idea

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— In 2021, violence spread into Chicago neighborhoods that normally enjoy a sense of security, rattling nerves and putting city leaders on the defensive – ANNIE SWEENEY and PAIGE FRY
https://www.chicagotribune.com/news/criminal-justice/ct-chicago-2021-gun-violence-20211223-ojymqhxao5czzi33rh5mc4bdvq-htmlstory.html
— State Sen. Kimberly Lightford’s husband exchanged gunfire with at least one suspect during carjacking earlier this week, police say – JEREMY GORNER
https://www.chicagotribune.com/politics/ct-kimberly-lightford-carjacking-husband-gun-20211223-w4rinvrssbhtlhu4eqs6npjdji-story.html
— Does Mayor Lightfoot have fresh solutions for Chicago’s violence? – David Greising, President and CEO, Better Government Association.
https://www.chicagotribune.com/opinion/commentary/ct-opinion-chicago-violence-lightfoot-20211223-4kppqmroxzct7e7vb6n4cmv2ue-story.html

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— Illinois Senate majority leader says husband fired shots after they were carjacked. Sen. Kimberly Lightford and her husband, Eric McKennie, were robbed of a Mercedes SUV on Tuesday night in Broadview. – Frank Main
https://chicago.suntimes.com/crime/2021/12/23/22851976/kimberly-lightford-carjacking-husband-fired-shots-gun-concealed-carry-permit-broadview
— ‘They made a promise,’ but CPS slow to act on changing slaveholder school names. A top schools official vowed to make changes after the Sun-Times revealed 30 Chicago schools were named for slaveholders. A year later, one school has been renamed. – Lauren FitzPatrick
https://chicago.suntimes.com/2021/12/23/22850165/cps-slaveholder-school-names-maurice-swinney-chicago-public-schools-name-change-hancock-college-prep

DAILY HERALD
— 4 people hurt, 1 in custody after shots fired inside Oakbrook Center mall, police say
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20211223/shots-fired-inside-oakbrook-center-mall-police-say
— Congratulating Trump on his embrace of COVID-19 vaccines – Editorial
http://www.dailyherald.com/discuss/20211223/editorial-congratulating-trump-on-his-embrace-of-covid-19-vaccines

CRAIN’S CHICAGO BUSINESS
— The revolving door spins at the Statehouse. Even before the first nominating petition is filed or ballot is cast, 2022 will bring turnover in the Illinois General Assembly. Here’s a rundown of who’s heading for the exits.
https://www.chicagobusiness.com/juice/statehouse-turnover-entering-2022-latest-juice-springfield-memo

WASHINGTON TIMES
— Carjacked Pennsylvania Democrat lawmaker backed replacing police with mental health professionals – Haris Alic
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2021/dec/23/mary-gay-scanlon-carjacked-pa-lawmaker-championed-/

FOX BUSINESS
— Big government socialism is not the America we love. Trump left Biden a ‘silver platter’ that he has tarnished ‘beyond recognition’ – Larry Kudlow
https://www.foxbusiness.com/media/kudlow-big-government-socialism-is-not-the-america-we-love

GOPUSA
— Joe Caves To Radical Left; Extends Student Debt To May
https://www.gopusa.com/joe-caves-to-radical-left-extends-student-debt-to-may/
— Biden Says He’s Making 500 Million COVID Test Kits Available For Free But Hasn’t Even Signed A Contract To Buy Them
https://www.gopusa.com/biden-says-hes-making-500-million-covid-test-kits-available-for-free-but-hasnt-even-signed-a-contract-to-buy-them/

AMERICAN THINKER
— Did two Democrat politicians just get mugged by reality? – Andrea Widburg
https://www.americanthinker.com/blog/2021/12/did_two_democrat_politicians_just_get_mugged_by_reality.html

AMERICAN GREATNESS
— Morning Greatness: Biden Says He Will Run Again if He’s in ‘Good Health’ – Liz Sheld
https://amgreatness.com/2021/12/23/morning-greatness-biden-says-he-will-run-again-if-hes-in-good-health/

BREITBART
— Illinois Rep. Schakowsky Contracts Coronavirus: I’m ‘Vaccinated and Received the Booster’ – HANNAH BLEAU
https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2021/12/23/illinois-rep-schalowsky-contracts-coronavirus-im-vaccinated-and-received-the-booster/

CONSERVATIVE HQ
— DeSantis Moves To Oust Red China From Florida Retirement Investments – George Rasley
https://www.conservativehq.org/post/desantis-moves-to-oust-red-china-from-florida-retirement-investments

CHRISTIANITY TODAY
— Christians Protest Against Satanic Display Satanists Placed Beside Nativity Scene In Illinois Capitol – ANTON CARILLO
https://www.christianitydaily.com/articles/14379/20211223/christians-protest-against-satanic-display-satanists-placed-beside-nativity-scene-in-illinois-capitol.htm

DAILY SIGNAL
— 12 People Canceled by the Left After Expressing Conservative Views – Douglas Blair (COMMENT: I should write a book about those who cancel me and cancel my GOPUSA ILLINOIS newsletters for my conservative views. I would focus on a) past and present leaders of the Illinois Republican Party, DuPage County Republican Central Committee, and Milton Township Republican Organization, b) past and present Republican leaders of Illinois, DuPage County, Milton Township, Wheaton, Wheaton Park District, and Wheaton Chamber of Commerce, c) conservative and religious leaders, d) Republican candidates on ballots in my precinct, their political consultants, major donors, fundraisers, pollsters, campaign managers, campaign staff members, and campaign volunteers, and e) those who I have sued.)
https://www.dailysignal.com/2021/09/19/12-people-canceled-by-the-left-after-expressing-conservative-views/

HOT AIR
— Illinois state senator supports defund the police efforts, then karma struck – KAREN TOWNSEND
https://hotair.com/karen-townsend/2021/12/23/illinois-state-senator-supports-defund-the-police-efforts-then-karma-struck-n437312

PJ MEDIA
— ‘Nobody Wants This Crap’: DeSantis Champions Bill Allowing Parents, Employees to Sue Over CRT Harm – ATHENA THORNE (COMMENT: Expect that ever-increasingly, Democrats, Libertarians, Greens, Independents, and RINOs will get rid of you if you do not promote CRT.)
https://pjmedia.com/news-and-politics/athena-thorne/2021/12/23/nobody-wants-this-crap-desantis-champions-bill-allowing-parents-employees-to-sue-over-crt-harm-n1543944

EPOCH TIMES
— Antifa Threatens Downers Grove Dad Who Opposes Sexually Explicit Books at Schools – Cara Ding
https://www.theepochtimes.com/antifa-threatens-illinois-dad-who-opposes-sexually-explicit-books-at-schools_4175415.html
— ‘Stop W.O.K.E.’ Act: DeSantis Gives Florida Parents Another Tool ‘To Fight Back Against Woke Indoctrination’ – Patricia Tolson (COMMENT: I should write a book about those who paint themselves as being woke and who have taken adverse actions against me. I would focus on a) past and present leaders of the Illinois Republican Party, DuPage County Republican Central Committee, and Milton Township Republican Organization, b) past and present Republican leaders of Illinois, DuPage County, Milton Township, Wheaton, Wheaton Park District, and Wheaton Chamber of Commerce, c) conservative and religious leaders, d) Republican candidates on ballots in my precinct, their political consultants, major donors, fundraisers, pollsters, campaign managers, campaign staff members, and campaign volunteers, and e) those who I have sued.)
https://www.theepochtimes.com/stop-w-o-k-e-act-desantis-gives-florida-parents-another-tool-to-fight-back-against-woke-indoctrination_4163761.html
— US Secret Service Investigating Hundreds of Fraud Cases Linked to Funds for Pandemic Relief – Naveen Athrappully
https://www.theepochtimes.com/us-secret-service-investigating-hundreds-of-fraud-cases-linked-to-funds-for-pandemic-relief_4174188.html

THE HILL
— Taking aim at critical race theory, Ron DeSantis grabs reins of the conservative movement – MIKE GONZALEZ
https://thehill.com/opinion/education/587098-taking-aim-at-critical-race-theory-ron-desantis-grabs-reins-of-the

NEWSWEEK
— ‘The Great Exodus’: Superintendents Resigned in Droves as Culture Wars Hit Schools in 2021 – KATHERINE FUNG
https://www.newsweek.com/great-exodus-superintendents-resigned-droves-culture-wars-hit-schools-2021-1662382
— Vaccine Mandate Protesters Turned Away From Trump Tower Restaurant Requiring COVID Shots – MEGHAN ROOS
https://www.newsweek.com/vaccine-mandate-protesters-turned-away-trump-tower-restaurant-requiring-covid-shots-1662872

WALL STREET JOURNAL
— Unions, States and Parents Fight Over New Laws on History Lessons, Books. Teachers fret as hundreds of books are pulled from school libraries; union pledges to challenge every new law. – Kris Maher
https://www.wsj.com/articles/unions-states-and-parents-fight-over-new-laws-on-history-lessons-books-11640268001

BLOOMBERG LAW
— Low-Level Pot Crime No Cause for Deportation, Appeals Court Says. Trafficking small quantities doesn’t show ‘moral turpitude’ Dissent says ‘nothing more depraved’ than drug trafficking – Mike Leonard
https://news.bloomberglaw.com/white-collar-and-criminal-law/low-level-pot-crime-no-cause-for-deportation-appeals-court-says

NEWS ONE
— GOP Candidate Mellissa Carone Says Government Wants To ‘Eliminate The White People’ Critical Race Theory – Zack Linly (COMMENT: Ever-increasingly, Democrats, Libertarians, Greens, Independents, and RINOs use CRT to get rid of Republicans once and for all.)
https://newsone.com/4264939/mellissa-carone-crt-white-people-conspiracy-theory/

NATION WORLD NEWS
— COMMENT: Hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-haters illegally encourage citizens of foreign countries to illegally come to America illegally with their children.
https://nationworldnews.com/us-reunites-100-children-taken-from-their-parents-under-trump/

RASMUSSEN REPORTS
— Voters Against ‘Zuckerbucks’ Influencing Elections (COMMENT: According to my critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes, I negatively influence elections. They hint/imply/argue/shout that I caused all the losses that Republican candidates on ballots in my precinct have lost since 2000. They demonize, denigrate, and condemn what I have done since as your GOPUSA Illinois Editor since 2000 and as a Republican Precinct Committeeman since 1999 and what I did raising funds from DuPage County Republicans so that they could help sponsor Wheaton’s Independence Day parades and fireworks 2005-2019, and my serving as a) the TAPROOT Republicans of Illinois chairman 2005-2012, b) a Wheaton Chamber of Commerce Government Affairs Committee member 2003-2011, c) the Milton Township Republican Organization webmaster 2008-2010, d) an Illinois Center Right Coalition Steering Committee member 2003-2007, and e) an American Association of Political Consultants Midwest Chapter board member 2000-2004.)
https://www.rasmussenreports.com/public_content/politics/general_politics/december_2021/voters_against_zuckerbucks_influencing_elections

December 22 Evening Edition

ABC7

— IL State Sen. Kimberly Lightford, husband carjacked in Broadview
https://abc7chicago.com/il-state-senator-kimberly-lightford-carjacked-broadview-carjacking/11372070/
— Illinois COVID cases: IL reports 16,581 new cases, 66 deaths. IL surpasses 2 million total cases since pandemic began
https://abc7chicago.com/illinois-covid-testing-test-chicago/11371300/

CBS2
— Illinois State Sen. Kimberly Lightford And Husband Carjacked In Broadview
https://chicago.cbslocal.com/2021/12/22/illinois-state-senator-kimberly-lightford-carjacked-broadview/

WGN9
— DuPage County State’s Attorney Bob Berlin: ‘tough on crime’ stance curbs violence plaguing other communities – Ben Bradley
https://wgntv.com/news/wgn-investigates/suburban-prosecutor-tough-on-crime-stance-curbs-violence-plaguing-other-communities/

FOX32
— Republican candidates for Illinois governor blast Pritzker, Lightfoot over newest Chicago vaccine mandate
https://www.fox32chicago.com/video/1015775
— Illinois state Sen. Kimberly Lightford carjacked in Broadview; shots fired during incident
https://www.fox32chicago.com/news/illinois-state-sen-kimberly-lightford-carjacked-in-broadview-shots-fired-during-incident
— Pritzker endorses Lightfoot’s new Chicago vaccine mandate, will he apply it statewide? – Mike Flannery
https://www.fox32chicago.com/news/pritzker-endorses-lightfoots-new-chicago-vaccine-mandate-will-he-apply-it-statewide

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— Illinois hits all-time record high of daily COVID cases. On Wednesday, Illinois reported 16,581 people tested positive for the virus, according to the Illinois Department of Public Health. The previous record was set Nov. 13, 2020, with 15,415 positive cases that day. – Clare Spaulding
https://chicago.suntimes.com/coronavirus/2021/12/22/22849537/illinois-covid-record-cases-all-time-high-coronavirus-health-department
— Illinois Senate majority leader and husband carjacked in western suburbs. State Sen. Kimberly Lightford’s black Mercedes SUV was stolen at gunpoint Tuesday night in Broadview. She and her husband were uninjured, police say. – Frank Main and Fran Spielman
https://chicago.suntimes.com/crime/2021/12/22/22850543/illinois-senate-majority-leader-husband-carjacked-western-suburbs

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— After state Rep. Delia Ramirez launched her congressional bid, a photo of her in front of a US flag with an ‘X’ scrawled over it was posted on social media – RICK PEARSON
https://www.chicagotribune.com/politics/ct-delia-ramirez-congress-flag-20211222-tzmyxz3juvb4bnx5cpq7nru2fq-story.html
— Illinois sets record for daily coronavirus cases and surpasses 2 million infections since pandemic began – DAN PETRELLA
https://www.chicagotribune.com/coronavirus/ct-coronavirus-illinois-2-million-cases-20211222-yvpf73ezrzfbnpyisqdkun4l5u-story.html
— State Sen. Kimberly Lightford carjacked in suburban Broadview – JEREMY GORNER
https://www.chicagotribune.com/politics/ct-state-senator-kimberly-lightford-carjacked-20211222-zoicqkpq2jc4jcze5e6uue3lla-story.html

DAILY HERALD
— McHenry County Board postpones vote on new precinct maps after outcry from Democrats – Ben Szalinski
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20211222/mchenry-county-board-postpones-vote-on-new-precinct-maps-after-outcry-from-democrats

CRAIN’S CHICAGO BUSINESS
— Illinois loses people faster. The latest census estimates indicate the state lost 114,000 people last year, joining New York and California as big droppers amid COVID. – GREG HINZ
https://www.chicagobusiness.com/greg-hinz-politics/illinois-population-drop-gets-faster
— State Sen. Kim Lightford carjacked, uninjured. The Senate Majority Leader was traveling in Broadview with her husband last night when their vehicle was taken at gunpoint. – JOHN PLETZ
https://www.chicagobusiness.com/government/sen-kim-lightford-carjacked-unharmed

CHICAGO PATCH
— Satanic Holiday Display Anything But A Christmas Miracle To Some – Lorraine Swanson
https://patch.com/illinois/chicago/satanic-holiday-display-anything-christmas-miracle-some

WASHINGTON TIMES
— Sen. Ted Cruz ‘absolutely’ open to 2024 run for president, says history is on his side – Seth McLaughlin
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2021/dec/22/sen-ted-cruz-absolutely-open-2024-run-president-sa/

WASHINGTON EXAMINER
— Satanic temple installs display at Illinois Capitol – Christopher Hutton,
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/satanic-temple-illinois-baby-baphomet

FOX NEWS
— Illinois Dem senator carjacked, shots fired, police say. Lightford was instrumental in passing a bill ending cash bail earlier this year, putting criminals on the streets. – Bradford Betz, Matt Finn
https://www.foxnews.com/politics/illinois-dem-senator-carjacked-shots-fired-police-say
— New Florida residents who fled high-crime cities praise DeSantis’ policies: ‘The governor has done a good job’ Sarasota and Tampa both ranked in the top five metropolitan areas people moved to in 2021. – Audrey Conklin
https://www.foxnews.com/politics/chicago-new-york-residents-move-florida
— MI school district suggests joining BLM protests, warns calling US ‘land of opportunity’ is ‘microaggression’ Michigan school district encourages joining BLM protests to become ‘equity’ ally – Timothy Nerozzi
https://www.foxnews.com/us/michigan-school-district-blm-protests-land-opportunity-microaggression

DAILY CALLER
— Democratic Rep. Mary Gay Scanlon Carjacked At Gunpoint Following Meeting In Home District – MICHAEL GINSBERG
https://dailycaller.com/2021/12/22/mary-gay-scanlon-carjacked-philadelphia-franklin-delano-roosevelt-park/

JOHN BIVER
— THE PROBLEM OF HAPPY TALK AND REPUBLICAN CONSERVATIVE INDUSTRIAL COMPLEX SELF DECEPTION
https://johnbiver.com/the-problem-of-happy-talk-and-republican-conservative-industrial-complex-self-deception/

BREITBART
— Over 230 Expressway Shootings in Lori Lightfoot’s Chicago Thus Far in 2021 – AWR HAWKINS
https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2021/12/22/over-230-expressway-shootings-in-lori-lightfoots-chicago-thus-far-in-2021/

CHRISTIAN POST
— What’s wrong with premarital sex, cohabitation and watching porn? Apologist Sean McDowell answers – Nicole Alcindor
https://www.christianpost.com/news/whats-wrong-with-premarital-sex-and-watching-porn.html

NATIONAL REVIEW
— Are Students Learning CRT in Public Schools? – GEORGE LEEF
https://www.nationalreview.com/corner/c/

YAHOO
— Red states like Texas and Florida growing, while California, Illinois and NY shrinking: census – Jessica Chasmar

https://sports.yahoo.com/red-states-texas-florida-growing-190202917.html

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 18 Evening Edition

NBC

— Surging COVID Cases in Chicago Force Cancellations of Musical, Sporting Events
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/surging-covid-cases-in-chicago-force-cancellations-of-musical-sporting-events/2710929/

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— Republicans resist saying 3 simple words: ‘Joe Biden won’ – AP
https://www.chicagotribune.com/nation-world/ct-aud-nw-republicans-biden-election-results-20211218-hpkgja7rnjgadl3yli7pevasiy-story.html
— Remote learning makes a comeback as schools enter another holiday break with COVID-19 surging – TRACY SWARTZ, JOE MAHR and TATYANA TURNER
https://www.chicagotribune.com/news/breaking/ct-chicago-schools-covid-increase-remote-learning-20211218-dvxfitor5bexvalyhdx33nofdi-story.html
— As COVID surges, experts say US booster effort is far behind – SHAWN HUBLER and AMY HARMON
https://www.chicagotribune.com/coronavirus/ct-aud-nw-nyt-us-covid-vaccine-booster-20211218-nybkwbjpfzhxbigcfs4efd2a64-story.html
— San Francisco mayor declares state of emergency to fight city’s ‘nasty streets’ – THOMAS FULLER, SHAILA DEWAN and KELLEN BROWNING
https://www.chicagotribune.com/nation-world/ct-aud-nw-nyt-san-francisco-mayor-emergency-20211218-e7brtl2uyvcevkef6loskgivmm-story.html

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— Latest affordable housing win in City Council strikes a blow to exclusionary policies. It’s just one, modest development in a city that houses millions of people. But it’s significant. – Laura Washington (COMMENT: Democrats have set Chicago’s policies for many decades.)
https://chicago.suntimes.com/columnists/2021/12/18/22841962/city-council-development-ohare-affordable-housing-column-laura-washington

DAILY HERALD
— Police: Man used knife to rob Naperville Dollar Tree – Doug T. Graham
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20211218/police-man-used-knife-to-rob-naperville-dollar-tree

FOX ILLINOIS
— House Republican Leader targeting organized retail theft – Sydney Dorner
https://foxillinois.com/news/local/house-republican-leader-targeting-organized-retail-theft

MCHENRY COUNTY BLOG
— Aurora Mayor Richard Irvin’s History of Womanizing
https://mchenrycountyblog.com/2021/12/18/irvin121821/
— Aurora Mayor and Possible Gubernatorial Candidate Richard Irvin Record
https://mchenrycountyblog.com/2021/12/17/irvin121721/
— Temptation to Explore What’s In the Democrats’ “Build Back Better” Bill
https://mchenrycountyblog.com/2021/12/18/temptation-to-explore-whats-in-the-democrats-build-back-better-bill/
— Parental Notice Bye-Bye in 2024, Abortion Supporters Cheer, Rabine: Illinois “Most Pro-abortion State in the Country”
https://mchenrycountyblog.com/2021/12/18/parental-notice-bye-bye-in-2024-abortion-supporters-cheer/
— Lying Statistic from President Biden
https://mchenrycountyblog.com/2021/12/17/lying-statistic-from-president-biden/

WASHINGTON TIMES
— Trump blasts McConnell for caving on debt ceiling. ‘Good old Mitch gave away our primary negotiating weapon’ – Mica Soellner
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2021/dec/18/trump-mcconnell-best-thing-ever-happened-democrats/

WASHINGTON EXAMINER
— Texas starts building Trump-sized border wall – Anna Giaritelli
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/policy/texas-starts-building-trump-sized-border-wall

FOX NEWS
— A new way to protect the integrity of our elections. Every citizen’s vote is sacred. – Dr. Kevin Roberts
https://www.foxnews.com/opinion/protect-integrity-elections-kevin-roberts

AMERICAN THINKER
— In Biden’s America, Americans should go where they’re treated best – Andrew Henderson (COMMENT: I should write a book about how conservatives are treated in Wheaton, Milton Township, DuPage County, Illinois, Milton Township Republican Organization, DuPage County Republican Central Committee, Illinois Republican Party, Wheaton Chamber of Commerce, Wheaton Park District, etc.)
https://www.americanthinker.com/blog/2021/12/in_bidens_america_americans_should_go_where_theyre_treated_best.html

AMERICAN CONSERVATIVE
— There’s a line that’s been thrown around by Republicans ever since the Loudon County school-board saga that lost Terry McAuliffe the Virginia governorship. It’s that the Republican Party is the “party of parents,” since parents fought and won the first major battle against critical race theory in public education. – CARMEL RICHARDSON
https://www.theamericanconservative.com/articles/the-party-of-parents/

BREITBART
— California Investigates Woke Google over Treatment of Black Women – LUCAS NOLAN
https://www.breitbart.com/tech/2021/12/18/california-investigates-woke-google-over-treatment-of-black-women/
— LGBTQ Nation Essay Implies ‘You Ain’t Gay if You Don’t Vote Democrat’ – THOMAS D. WILLIAMS, PH.D.
https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2021/12/18/williams-lgbtq-nation-essay-implies-you-aint-gay-if-you-dont-vote-democrat/

COLLEGE FIX
— Prof: Outdoor recreation a ‘white-dominated space,’ has ‘roots in systemic racism’
https://www.thecollegefix.com/prof-outdoor-recreation-a-white-dominated-space-has-roots-in-systemic-racism/
— Elite, private all-girls school moves away from calling girls ‘girls’ – DAVE HUBER
https://www.thecollegefix.com/elite-private-all-girls-school-moves-away-from-calling-girls-girls/

POST MILLENNIAL
— Chicago police investigate sergeant for supporting formation of conservative group at daughter’s high school. A police officer is facing an internal investigation after she supported her daughter and her friends’ right to form a political club at their Chicago public high school. – Libby Emmons
https://thepostmillennial.com/chicago-police-investigate-sergeant-for-conservative-group

THE HILL
— COMMENT: Democrats do everything that they can to make Jews hate Republicans.
https://thehill.com/homenews/administration/586387-trump-evokes-antisemetic-tropes-says-jewish-americans-dont-like

CNN
— The data that shows Boomers are to blame for the labor shortage – Allison Morrow (COMMENT: During the 1990s, the Democrats who ran GAO got rid of their boomer employees who were Republican, White, male, and/or non-veteran who had not made Senior Executive Service, currently $172,500/year, by age 40. Extremely few GAO employees make that promotion deadline.)
https://www.cnn.com/2021/12/18/business/labor-shortage-boomers-millennials-nightcap/index.html

MSN
— Ponnuru: Why Trump is stronger than he looks for 2024 – Ramesh Ponnuru
https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/politics/ponnuru-why-trump-is-stronger-than-he-looks-for-2024/ar-AARVXx7

NEWSWEEK
— AOC Suggests CRT Opponents ‘Accepting of Racism’ as GOP Bills Against It Pile Up – JASON LEMON (COMMENT: To promote CRT is to promote hatred against those who are law enforcement officers, Trump supporters, conservative, patriotic, Republican, American, White, male, older, heterosexual, married, non-poor, gun owners, Christian, Protestant, Italian American, German American, and/or those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.)
https://www.newsweek.com/aoc-suggests-crt-opponents-accepting-racism-gop-bills-against-it-pile-1660874

MOTORIOUS
— How The Government Canceled Classic Muscle Cars – Steven Symes
https://www.motorious.com/articles/features-3/government-canceled-muscle/

December 16 Evening Edition

ABC7

— Ken Griffin wants Aurora Mayor Richard Irvin to run against JB Pritzker for governor – Craig Wall
https://abc7chicago.com/ken-griffin-illinois-richard-irvin-aurora-mayor-jb-pritzker/11349687/
— Illinois COVID cases: IL reports 11,858 new cases, 52 deaths. Suburban Cook County reports 1st omicron case.
https://abc7chicago.com/illinois-covid-testing-vaccine-booster/11348591/
— 16-year-old girl charged in Magnificent Mile armed robberies, Taser attack, police say
https://abc7chicago.com/chicago-crime-armed-robbery-streeterville-michigan-avenue/11347977/
— School shooting, bombing threats promising nationwide attacks circulate on TikTok, social media. Some Chicago area schools increasing police presence on Dec. 17.
https://abc7chicago.com/tiktok-school-threat-december-17-shooting-bomb-social-media-to-schools/11348760/

NBC5
— Aurora Mayor Could Run for Illinois Governor with New Backing
https://www.nbcchicago.com/top-videos-home/aurora-mayor-could-run-for-illinois-governor-with-new-backing/2709629/
— FDA Permanently Allows Abortion Pills by Mail
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/national-international/fda-permanently-allows-abortion-pills-by-mail/2709605/

CBS2
— COMMENT: DISGUSTING, OUTRAGEOUS, TRAGIC, UNACCEPTABLE: Ever-increasingly, pot pushers push pot. To push pot on an individual, municipality, township, county, state, or country is to destroy that individual, municipality, township, county, state, or country.
https://chicago.cbslocal.com/2021/12/16/cresco-labs-center-cannabis-industry/

WGN9
— Aurora Mayor Richard Irvin considering run for Illinois governor: sources – Tahman Bradley
https://wgntv.com/news/chicago-news/aurora-mayor-richard-irvin-considering-run-for-illinois-governor-sources/
— Illinois Covid cases reach 2021 high, 90% hospitalizations among those not fully vaccinated – Ben Bradley
https://wgntv.com/news/coronavirus/illinois-covid-cases-reach-2021-high-90-hospitalizations-among-those-not-fully-vaccinated/

FOX32
— Aurora mayor considering run for Illinois governor against Pritzker
https://www.fox32chicago.com/news/aurora-mayor-considering-run-for-illinois-governor-against-pritzker
— Illinois records highest single day of new COVID cases in 2021
https://www.fox32chicago.com/news/illinois-records-highest-single-day-of-new-covid-cases-in-2021

WGN RADIO
— Awash in illegal pot farms, Oregon plans millions for relief – AP (COMMENT: Promoting legal pot promotes illegal pot too.)
https://wgnradio.com/news/business-news/awash-in-illegal-pot-farms-oregon-plans-millions-for-relief/

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— Billionaire Ken Griffin pushes Illinois GOP to back his slate of candidates for 2022, with Aurora mayor potentially filling the slot for governor, sources say – RICK PEARSON
https://www.chicagotribune.com/politics/ct-illinois-republican-ken-griffin-20211216-w32sdsgucnfzhbjb6yfs72qynq-story.html
— US regulators lift in-person restrictions on abortion pill – MATTHEW PERRONE
https://www.chicagotribune.com/nation-world/ct-aud-nw-fda-abortion-pill-20211216-xrqbp3qn4zhp3d4l6odx6ryaii-story.html
— Sheriff: 2 Rottweilers used jogger ‘like a chew toy’ before concealed carry holder stepped in, fatally shot 1 dog. 2nd was euthanized after St. Charles attack – KATHERINE ROSENBERG-DOUGLAS
https://www.chicagotribune.com/news/breaking/ct-concealed-carry-license-shooting-rottweiler-dog-attack-st-charles-20211216-m7x4pafxkbcx5nxwynn5yqk5ke-story.html

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— Aurora mayor considering gubernatorial bid, backing from Ken Griffin in question. Aurora Mayor Richard Irvin is considering entering the 2022 governor’s race. Sources say Irvin will have billionaire Ken Griffin’s support — a notion Griffin and a source close to him tried to shut down. – Rachel Hinton
https://chicago.suntimes.com/politics/2021/12/16/22839731/aurora-mayor-governor-gubernatorial-bid-ken-griffin
— Chicago Police Department to expand SWAT team, citing growing need. They’ll give officers who fall short of meeting all of the team’s requirements a chance to support full ‘operators’ while working to meet the standards within one year. – Frank Main
https://chicago.suntimes.com/city-hall/2021/12/16/22838300/swat-chicago-police-department-special-weapons-tactics-expansion

DAILY HERALD
— Aurora mayor’s name pops up as potential GOP governor candidate – Chicago Sun-Times
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20211216/aurora-mayors-name-pops-up-as-potential-gop-governor-candidate
— Illinois averaging 8,011 new COVID-19 cases a day, the highest level in a year – Jake Griffin
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20211216/illinois-averaging-8011-new-covid-19-cases-a-day-the-highest-level-in-a-year

CRAIN’S CHICAGO BUSINESS
— GOP ruckus in race to replace Pritzker. Billionaire hedge fund founder Ken Griffin, who pledged to back someone to beat Gov. Pritzker, denies he’s found his candidate. Meanwhile, Todd Ricketts’ name resurfaces in campaign chatter. – A.D. QUIG
https://www.chicagobusiness.com/government/citadel-founder-ken-griffin-denies-he-has-candidate-challenge-gov-pritzker

HERALD & REVIEW
— 3 Central Illinois school districts named in suit against mask, vaccine mandates – CONNOR WOOD
https://herald-review.com/news/local/education/3-central-illinois-school-districts-named-in-suit-against-mask-vaccine-mandates/article_f068e0ee-cc1f-5360-b36a-474eeb9c2637.html

ALTON TELEGRAPH
— Davidsmeyer will seek re-election – David C L Bauer
https://www.thetelegraph.com/news/article/Davidsmeyer-will-seek-reelection-16704865.php
— Four pass CPA exam
https://www.thetelegraph.com/news/article/Four-pass-CPA-exam-16707634.php

RIVER BENDER
— Illinois Ranks Last For Tax Friendliness With ‘No End In Sight’ – Elyse Kelly
https://www.riverbender.com/articles/details/illinois-ranks-last-for-tax-friendliness-with-no-end-in-sight-55484.cfm

SOUTHERN
— Rural homelessness increases exponentially in 2021 – Kallie Cox
https://thesouthern.com/news/healthcare/rural-homelessness-increases-exponentially-in-2021/article_a2ca0a87-a023-5dab-a9d3-c8ba2d96bc44.html

WROK
— Illinoisans Watch As Indiana Refunds Every Taxpayer From Surplus – Riley O’Neill
https://1440wrok.com/illinoisans-watch-as-indiana-refunds-every-taxpayer-from-surplus/

NAPERVILLE PATCH
— 30-Year Sentence Handed Down To Naperville Pimp. Benjamin Biancofiori, 41, was convicted on 14 counts of sex trafficking in 2018. – Lisa Marie Farver
https://patch.com/illinois/naperville/30-year-sentence-handed-down-naperville-pimp-report

COOK COUNTY RECORDER
— Federal judge tosses suit from Oak Lawn school board member, congressional candidate vs Pritzker school mask mandate – Scott Holland
https://cookcountyrecord.com/stories/614919324-federal-judge-tosses-suit-from-oak-lawn-school-board-member-congressional-candidate-vs-pritzker-school-mask-mandate

CAPITOL FAX
— COVID-19 roundup: Peoria-area hospitals filling up fast, McLean County hospitals at capacity
https://capitolfax.com/2021/12/16/covid-19-roundup-peoria-area-hospitals-filling-up-fast/

WASHINGTON TIMES
— ACLU launches ad campaign to pressure Biden over illegal immigrant families. Legal group negotiating $450,000 payments to separated families. – Stephen Dinan
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2021/dec/15/aclu-launches-ad-campaign-pressure-biden-over-ille/

WASHINGTON EXAMINER
— Cammack rips Biden over illegal immigration: ‘We have a trafficker in chief’ – Luke Gentile
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/watch-cammack-rips-biden-over-illegal-immigration-we-have-a-trafficker-in-chief
— Seventeen gun firms flee to friendlier states – Paul Bedard
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/opinion/washington-secrets/17-gun-firms-flee-to-friendlier-states

FOX NEWS
— The Chicago Police Department is conducting an internal investigation into a sergeant who voiced her support for the formation of a Turning Point USA chapter at an area high school. – Adam Sabes
https://www.foxnews.com/us/chicago-police-department-sergeant-investigation-allegedly-supporting-proposed-tpusa-chapter

GOPUSA
— Heist Begs Question: Should Chicago Hire Own Rittenhouse To Protect Retailers?
https://www.gopusa.com/heist-begs-question-should-chicago-hire-own-rittenhouse-to-protect-retailers/

ACCURACY IN MEDIA
— Teen Vogue pretends to be anti-consumerism, blames stores for shoplifting – Tim Worstall
https://www.aim.org/aim-column/teen-vogue-pretends-to-be-anti-consumerism-blames-stores-for-shoplifting/

BREITBART
— Democrat Falsely Claims ‘There’s No Amnesty’ in Biden’s ‘Build Back Better Act’ – JACOB BLISS and JOHN BINDER
https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2021/12/16/fact-check-democrat-falsely-claims-theres-no-amnesty-in-bidens-build-back-better-act/

DAILY CALLER
— Rutgers Study Falsely Claims New Gun Owners Are ‘Impulsive’
https://dailycaller.com/2021/12/16/rutgers-study-falsely-claims-new-gun-owners-are-impulsive/

DAILY SIGNAL
— Mob’s Attack on J.K. Rowling Shows Why Conservatives Need to Stand Strong – Nicole Russell
https://www.dailysignal.com/2021/12/16/the-mobs-attack-on-j-k-rowling-shows-why-conservatives-need-to-stand-strong/

SEAN HANNITY
— Florida Gov Unveils Bill That Lets Parents Sue School Districts Over CRT
https://hannity.com/media-room/desantis-says-enough-florida-gov-unveils-bill-that-lets-parents-sue-school-districts-over-crt/

NEWSMAX
— Rep. Kat Cammack to Newsmax: Biden ‘Trafficker in Chief’ With Illegals Coming Into US – Charles Kim
https://www.newsmax.com/politics/cammack-biden-florida-immigration/2021/12/16/id/1048897/

NEWS BUSTERS
— 12 Worst Cases of Big Tech Censorship in 2021 – Brian Bradley
https://www.newsbusters.org/blogs/free-speech/brian-bradley/2021/12/16/12-worst-cases-big-tech-censorship-2021

FEDERALIST
— United Nations Grantee Uses U.S. Tax Dollars To Fund Illegal Immigration. Monthly cash for food, lodging, and ‘movement’ assistance amounts to material support for illegal immigration. It influences decisions to cross. – Todd Bensman
https://thefederalist.com/2021/12/16/united-nations-grantee-uses-u-s-tax-dollars-to-fund-illegal-immigration/

NEWSMAX
— Rep. LaHood to Newsmax: Boycott Olympics in China If COVID Details Grow – Sandy Fitzgerald
https://www.newsmax.com/newsmax-tv/darin-lahood-china-beijing-olympics/2021/12/16/id/1048937/

TOWNHALL
— President Biden Signs Legislation Letting Debt Ceiling Increase By Another $2.5 Trillion – Rebecca Downs
https://townhall.com/tipsheet/rebeccadowns/2021/12/16/president-biden-signs-legislation-letting-debt-ceiling-increase-by-another-25-trillion-n2600700

BIZ PAC REVIEW
— Why hasn’t Jussie Smollett been charged with perjury? – Larry Elder
https://www.bizpacreview.com/2021/12/16/larry-elder-why-hasnt-jussie-smollett-been-charged-with-perjury-1176317/

EPOCH TIMES
— Yes, Virginia, Google News Is Biased – Rob Natelson
https://www.theepochtimes.com/yes-virginia-google-news-is-biased_4160045.html

THE HILL
— COMMENT: Those who promote hatred against Whites complain about “intensive backlash.”
https://thehill.com/homenews/media/586193-nikole-hannah-jones-2021-showed-steps-toward-racial-progress-always-met-with

NEW YORK TIMES
— Biden Concedes Social Policy Bill Is Stalled as Immigration Plan Falters – Emily Cochrane and Luke Broadwater
https://www.nytimes.com/2021/12/16/us/politics/biden-immigration-build-back-better.html

WASHINGTON POST
— Hiring Algorithms Can’t Be Fixed by Employers Alone – Cathy O’Neil (COMMENT: Under the Democrats and under the RINOs, expect that ever-increasingly, hiring algorithms will discriminate against those who are law enforcement officers, Trump supporters, conservative, patriotic, Republican, American, White, male, older, heterosexual, married, non-poor, gun owners, Christian, Protestant, Italian American, German American, and/or those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.)
https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/hiring-algorithms-cant-be-fixed-by-employers-alone/2021/12/16/75723848-5e7d-11ec-b1ef-cb78be717f0e_story.html
— Family separations: Settlement talks with Biden administration have broken down, attorneys say – Kevin Sieff, Sean Sullivan and Maria Sacchetti
https://www.washingtonpost.com/immigration/family-separations-settlement-talks-with-biden-administration-have-broken-down-attorneys-say/2021/12/16/a09a305a-5e9d-11ec-8665-aed48580f911_story.html
— Harvard won’t require SAT or ACT through 2026 as test-optional push grows – Nick Anderson (COMMENT: In 1966, even though I was not a minority, not a female, and not a veteran, UIC accepted me a) because I took college preparatory courses in high school, b) because I graduated in the upper 20% of my class, and c) because my ACT score was 24.)
https://www.washingtonpost.com/education/2021/12/16/harvard-test-optional-college-admissions/

BLOOMBERG
— Ken Griffin to Bankroll Illinois GOP Election Slate – Patrick McHale
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2021-12-16/ken-griffin-to-bankroll-illinois-gop-election-slate-lee-news

NEW YORK MAGAZINE
— DeSantis Enlists Litigious Parents for Anti-Woke Crusade – Ed Kilgore (COMMENT: I should write a book about the lawsuits that I have filed. I would focus on the adverse actions that the defendants, their operatives, and their dupes have taken against me. Better yet, I should sue them again.)
https://nymag.com/intelligencer/2021/12/desantis-stop-woke-act-lets-parents-sue-schools-for-crt.html

RASMUSSEN REPORTS
— Generic Congressional Ballot: Republicans Lead 48%-39% on Congressional Ballot
https://www.rasmussenreports.com/public_content/politics/mood_of_america/generic_congressional_ballot_dec16

December 15 Evening Edition

ABC7

— Governor JB Pritzker announces plans to sell Thompson Center for $70M
https://abc7chicago.com/thompson-center-chicago-james-jb-pritzker-governor/11343961/
— Illinois COVID cases: IL reports 9,784 new cases, 79 deaths. Suburban Cook County reports omicron case.
https://abc7chicago.com/illinois-covid-testing-vaccine-booster/11343720/

CBS2
— Gov. JB Pritzker Announces $70 Million Plan To Sell Thompson Center To Developer Who Plans To Preserve Building
https://chicago.cbslocal.com/2021/12/15/gov-jb-pritzker-thompson-center-sale-michael-reschke-prime-group-preservation/

WGN RADIO
— Dems, GOP at odds over Islamophobia bill. If House passes, bill has a tough time ahead with Senate Republicans. – Alexandra Limon
https://wgnradio.com/news/dems-gop-at-odds-over-islamophobia-bill/

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— Mayor Lightfoot: Northwest Side affordable housing vote a win against ‘grip of segregation’ – JOHN BYRNE
https://www.chicagotribune.com/politics/ct-affordable-housing-chicago-city-council-vote-20211215-4e5vvpuag5ho5jnhbjxzw5pwa4-story.html
— State in talks to sell Thompson Center for $70 million — but would buy back office space for $148 million – DAN PETRELLA
https://www.chicagotribune.com/politics/ct-thompson-center-chicago-illinois-buyer-20211215-fx5qon5dvjaa5bzrbu4b6dvpzu-story.html
— In the City Council, finally a win for affordable housing and a defeat for segregation – EDITORIAL
https://www.chicagotribune.com/opinion/editorials/ct-editorial-affordable-housing-aldermanic-privilege-anthony-napolitano-20211215-tos23wjvxzff7czhhk5njhfb2q-story.html

DAILY HERALD
— A first-time Republican congressional candidate from Winfield has announced he’s switching districts. Justin Burau said he’ll now run for the 3rd District seat. He had been a candidate in the 6th District. – Russell Lissau
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20211215/gop-candidate-from-winfield-to-switch-congressional-races
— Texas men plead guilty to burglarizing Wheaton Chick-fil-A restaurant – Susan Sarkauskas
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20211215/texas-men-plead-guilty-to-burglarizing-wheaton-chick-fil-a-restaurant

CRAIN’S CHICAGO BUSINESS
— See what the buyer has in mind for a reconfigured Thompson Center. The state has entered into exclusive negotiations with Prime Group to sell the Helmut Jahn-designed building. Prime aims to preserve the basic structure—but has extensive rehab plans. – A.D. QUIG
https://www.chicagobusiness.com/government/thompson-center-be-sold-michael-reschkes-prime-group

SUBURBAN CHICAGOLAND
— Change.org plays politics with truth and censors GOP. The Chicago Republican Organization blasted the leftwing extremist group Change.org accusing it of playing politics with information and distorting truth. – Ray Hanania
https://suburbanchicagoland.com/2021/12/15/change-org-plays-politics-with-truth-and-censors-gop/

FOX ILLINOIS
— Most Republicans want Trump to run again despite investigations, poll says – STEPHEN LOIACONI
https://foxillinois.com/news/nation-world/amid-investigations-poll-finds-most-republicans-want-trump-to-run-again

CENTER SQUARE
— Another watchdog vacancy means complaints against lawmakers won’t be addressed – Greg Bishop
https://www.thecentersquare.com/illinois/another-watchdog-vacancy-means-complaints-against-lawmakers-won-t-be-addressed/article_fc299942-5d26-11ec-86cd-3b781b7a04d0.html

JUSTIN BURAU
— Justin Burau 3rd Congressional District Candidate
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d9l-6zdKi9c

DUPAGE POLICY JOURNAL
— Republican candidate for lieutenant governor Trussell: ‘We need real common-sense policy solutions’ – David Beasley
https://dupagepolicyjournal.com/stories/614702437-republican-candidate-for-lieutenant-governor-trussell-we-need-real-common-sense-policy-solutions

ILLINOIS FAMILY INSTITUTE
— Border Crisis Leading to Human Trafficking and Other Disasters – Kristi Shaffer
https://illinoisfamily.org/federal/border-crisis-leading-to-human-trafficking-and-other-disasters/

CAPITOL FAX
— COVID-19 roundup
https://capitolfax.com/2021/12/15/covid-19-roundup-133/

FOX NEWS
— DeSantis takes aim at CRT training in schools and corporate America. DeSantis’ administration moved against critical race theory in schools; now the governor is broadening his efforts. – Tyler O’Neil
https://www.foxnews.com/politics/desantis-critical-race-theory-training-schools-corporate-america

GOPUSA
— Denver Elementary School Promotes ‘Families Of Color Playground Night’ (COMMENT: Expect that under the Democrats, ever-increasingly, those who are minority, female, younger, LGBTQ, moderate, liberal, Democrat, citizens of foreign countries, those who have financial, health, and/or other problems, non-Christian, non-Protestant, non-Italian American, non-German American, and/or those whose ancestors have not been in America for a long time will be given more and more and more preference over those who are White, male, older, heterosexual, conservative, Republican, citizens of America, those who do not have financial, health, and/or other problems, Christian, Protestant, Italian American, German American, and/or those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.)
https://www.gopusa.com/denver-elementary-school-promotes-families-of-color-playground-night/

BREITBART
— Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis Goes on Offense Against Critical Race Theory, Proposes the Stop WOKE Act – HANNAH BLEAU
https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2021/12/15/gov-ron-desantis-offense-against-critical-race-theory-proposes-stop-woke-act/
— Districts Have ‘Unprecedented’ Funds to Teach CRT Via ‘Social and Emotional Learning’ – DR. SUSAN BERRY
https://www.breitbart.com/education/2021/12/15/districts-have-unprecedented-funds-to-teach-crt-via-social-and-emotional-learning/

CNS NEWS
— Arizona Sheriff on Illegal Immigration: ‘This Is the Worst We’ve Ever Seen It’ – Melanie Arter
https://www.cnsnews.com/article/national/melanie-arter/arizona-sheriff-illegal-immigration-worst-weve-ever-seen-it

DAILY CALLER
— DeSantis Moves To Codify Florida’s CRT Ban, Empowers Parents To Sue Schools – CHRISSY CLARK
https://dailycaller.com/2021/12/15/desantis-stop-woke-act-crt-florida/
— Biden Admin Proposes Bonuses For Doctors Who Implement ‘Anti-Racism’ Plans – DYLAN HOUSMAN
https://dailycaller.com/2021/12/15/anti-racism-medicare-bonus-critical-race-theory/

DAILY WIRE
— Ron DeSantis: Biden Running ‘Mass Human Smuggling Operation’ Flying Illegals To Florida – Tim Pearce
https://www.dailywire.com/news/ron-desantis-biden-running-mass-human-smuggling-operation-flying-illegals-to-florida

TOWNHALL
— Will Blacks Survive the Racial Reckoning? – Ann Coulter
https://townhall.com/columnists/anncoulter/2021/12/15/will-blacks-survive-the-racial-reckoning-n2600644

PJ MEDIA
— DeSantis Freezes Licenses For Florida Daycare Facilities Paid By The Biden Admin To House Illegal Immigrants – JEFF REYNOLDS
https://pjmedia.com/news-and-politics/jeff-reynolds/2021/12/15/desantis-freezes-licenses-for-florida-daycare-facilities-paid-by-the-biden-admin-to-house-illegal-immigrants-n1541468

NATIONAL REVIEW
— DeSantis Introduces Bill Banning Critical Race Theory in Public Schools, Private Company Staff Trainings – CAROLINE DOWNEY
https://www.nationalreview.com/news/desantis-introduces-bill-banning-critical-race-theory-in-public-schools-private-company-staff-trainings/

BIZ PAC REVIEW
— NFL funding far-left ‘defund the police’ radicals via ‘Inspire Change’ social justice program – Terresa Monroe-Hamilton
https://www.bizpacreview.com/2021/12/15/nfl-funding-far-left-defund-the-police-radicals-via-inspire-change-social-justice-program-report-1176151/

EPOCH TIMES
— Florida’s DeSantis Proposes Legislation to Allow Parents to Sue Schools Teaching Critical Race Theory – Nanette Holt
https://www.theepochtimes.com/floridas-desantis-announces-push-for-legislation-to-allow-parents-to-sue-schools-teaching-critical-race-theory_4158862.html
— Pandemic Lockdowns Fueled Massive Rise in Gaming and Addiction, Experts Say – JACKSON ELLIOTT
https://www.theepochtimes.com/mkt_breakingnews/pandemic-lockdowns-fueled-massive-rise-in-gaming-and-addiction-experts-say_4156008.html

THE HILL
— Rittenhouse to speak at Turning Point USA event – LEXI LONAS
https://thehill.com/blogs/blog-briefing-room/news/586001-rittenhouse-to-speak-at-turning-point-usa-event

NEWSWEEK
— Adam Kinzinger Only Republican to Vote with House Democrats to Raise Debt Ceiling – BRENDAN COLE
https://www.newsweek.com/senate-house-debt-ceiling-kinzinger-biden-build-back-better-1659549
— Progressives Are Using Black Americans to Experiment With Communism – ADAM B. COLEMAN
https://www.newsweek.com/progressives-are-using-black-americans-experiment-communism-opinion-1659774

FORBES
— COMMENT: Ever-increasingly, Big Business paints itself as being anti-law enforcement, anti-Trump, anti-conservative, anti-patriotic, anti-Republican, anti-American, anti-White, anti-male, anti-older people, anti-heterosexual, anti-traditional marriage/family, anti-non-poor people, anti-gun owners, anti-Christian, anti-Protestant, anti-Italian American, anti-German American, and/or anti-those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.
https://www.forbes.com/sites/jeffraikes/2021/12/15/bad-for-business-how-critical-race-theory-bans-are-limiting-american-progress/

RASMUSSEN REPORTS
— Crime: 68% Of Voters Say It’s Getting Worse
https://www.rasmussenreports.com/public_content/politics/general_politics/december_2021/crime_68_of_voters_say_it_s_getting_worse