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May 2 Evening Edition

ABC7
— Chicago shootings: 38 shot, 6 dead, in weekend violence across city
https://abc7chicago.com/31-shot-5-fatally-in-chicago-weekend-violence-/10569165/
— Illinois COVID-19 Update: IL reports 1,860 new coronavirus cases, 27 deaths
https://abc7chicago.com/health/il-reports-1860-new-covid-19-cases-27-deaths/10569837/

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— Void FOID? State’s top court asked to decide if it’s time to shoot down Firearm Owner Identification cards. The Illinois attorney general’s appeal of a downstate judge’s ruling sets up a battle over whether the state can require residents to hold an ID card in order to own a firearm. First enacted in 1968, the state’s Firearm Owner Identification Act does just that. But a southern Illinois judge said that makes residents’ Second Amendment rights a “façade.” – Andrew Sullender
https://chicago.suntimes.com/2021/5/2/22413297/foid-firearm-owner-identification-cards-illinois-supreme-court-downstate-webb-white-county
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Ever-increasingly, Democrats shout at Blacks that Republicans have caused, are causing, and will forever cause all the problems that Blacks have had, are having, and will have. Democrats have declared a Second Civil War on Republicans. Democrats see Blacks as being their soldiers in their army to get rid of Republicans once and for all.
https://chicago.suntimes.com/columnists/2021/4/30/22413035/160-years-since-the-emancipation-proclamation-the-negro-still-is-not-free

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— Caitlyn Jenner, who is running for California governor, says letting transgender girls play girls’ sports ‘just isn’t fair’ – AP
https://www.chicagotribune.com/nation-world/ct-aud-nw-caitlyn-jenner-transgender-girls-sports-20210502-o6g6exv4vbh3bbosshbjbbmp4i-story.html

DAILY HERALD
— Milton Township moving to form voter-approved mental health board
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20210502/milton-township-moving-to-form-voter-approved-mental-health-board
(FROM THE ARTICLE: John Monino — Milton’s first new township supervisor in 20 years — will appoint the seven members to the mental health board. Monino will be sworn in on May 14. Under state law, the township has 60 days from his swearing-in to seat the 708 board. Monino said he hopes to make the first mental health board appointments at a township trustee meeting in June. The panel could include doctors, parents, and representatives of schools or social service agencies. “We will do everything in the township to support and grow that and outreach,” Monino said. Township trustees also will get the final say on the amount residents would pay in additional taxes each year. But the request that was approved by voters caps the tax levy for the mental health board at 0.15% of the assessed value of taxable property. When asked about the tax increase, Monino said the levy is “not going to be touching at that top end” of the cap. He’s hoping to have the levy adopted in October or early November. “We’re going to be researching and looking at all aspects so everybody is comfortable,” Monino said.)
— McHenry approves $52.7 million 2021-22 budget, with ‘extremely conservative’ revenue estimates – Sam Lounsberry
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20210502/mchenry-approves-527-million-2021-22-budget-with-extremely-conservative-revenue-estimates

CHAMPAIGN/URBANA NEWS GAZETTE
— Spin it how you want, but Illinois’ census numbers are horrible
https://www.news-gazette.com/opinion/guest-commentary/guest-commentary-spin-it-how-you-want-but-illinois-census-numbers-are-horrible/article_d0c7c033-175e-5c9a-8c28-ab6c41815395.html

NORTHWEST ILLINOIS NEWS
— Chesney against bill requiring landlords accept Section 8: This is a ‘failed Rauner-Sanguinetti policy’ – Savannah Howe
https://nwillinoisnews.com/stories/593924193-chesney-against-bill-requiring-landlords-accept-section-8-this-is-a-failed-rauner-sanguinetti-policy

ST. LOUIS POST DISPATCH
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: LGBTQ-promoters say “County Republicans flirt with disaster over gender-neutral bathrooms.”
https://www.stltoday.com/opinion/editorial/editorial-county-republicans-flirt-with-disaster-over-gender-neutral-bathrooms/article_38d82f6d-021f-5d9d-9519-da5f4a0a3a79.html

CENTER FOR ILLINOIS POLITICS
— Lack of Census Data for Redistricting Poses Problems for Democratic Legislators – Daniel C. Vock
https://www.centerforilpolitics.org/articles/lack-of-census-data-for-redistricting-poses-problems-for-democratic-legislators

FOX NEWS
— Tim Scott slams ‘Uncle Tim’ label as hypocritical bigotry – Danielle Wallace
https://www.foxnews.com/politics/tim-scott-uncle-tim-trends-fighting-bigotry-with-bigotry-is-hypocrisy
— GOP’s ‘Pennant Porch’ in 2022 could shape House control. In baseball, games are won on the field. But in politics – unlike Finley’s Pennant Porch – how they set up the field of play sometimes determines the winner. – Chad Pergram
https://www.foxnews.com/politics/gop-2022-house-control

FEDERALIST
— Kinzinger-Backed Candidate Places Ninth In Texas House Race – Tristan Justice (DIERSEN: Which of the candidates on March 15, 2022 Republican primary ballots in Illinois a) will seek/get Trump’s endorsement or b) will seek/get Kinzinger’s endorsement?)
https://thefederalist.com/2021/05/02/kinzinger-backed-candidate-places-ninth-in-texas-house-race/

BREITBART
— Wisconsin City Uses Mark Zuckerberg Money to Buy ‘Mobile Voting Precinct’ – JOEL B. POLLAK
https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2021/05/02/wisconsin-city-uses-zuckerberg-money-to-buy-mobile-voting-precinct/

BLAZE
— MSNBC host suggests Tim Scott is slave to GOP, claims Harriet Tubman ‘would have left’ Scott enslaved – CHRIS ENLOE
https://www.theblaze.com/news/tiffany-scott-rebukes-tim-scott-america-not-racist
— Black Lives Matter Minnesota says Derek Chauvin ‘guilty’ verdict not enough, calls for reparations – CHRIS ENLOE
https://www.theblaze.com/news/black-lives-matter-reparations-after-chauvin-verdict

TOWNHALL
— Here Is What Republican Voters Really Believe in. It’s a Shame the GOP Has No Idea – Wayne Allyn Root
https://townhall.com/columnists/wayneallynroot/2021/05/02/here-is-what-republican-voters-really-believe-in-its-a-shame-the-gop-has-no-idea-n2588815

THE HILL
— GOP ramps up attacks on Biden’s border wall freeze – NIV ELIS
https://thehill.com/homenews/house/551278-gop-ramps-up-attacks-on-bidens-border-wall-freeze
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: A hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-hater says “GOP wrestles with role of culture wars in party’s future.” Hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-haters want the Republican Party to dump its traditional marriage/family, right to life, immigration, illegal drugs, Second Amendment, and equal opportunity (no race or gender based preference giving) planks in its platform.)
https://thehill.com/homenews/senate/551331-gop-wrestles-with-role-of-culture-wars-in-partys-future

POLITICO
— Trump tightens his grip on the GOP – TARA PALMERI
https://www.politico.com/newsletters/playbook/2021/05/02/trump-tightens-his-grip-on-the-gop-492681

NEW YORK TIMES
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Ever-increasingly, Democrats shout at Blacks that Republicans have caused, are causing, and will forever cause all the problems that Blacks have had, are having, and will have. Democrats have declared a Second Civil War on Republicans. Democrats see Blacks as being their soldiers in their army to get rid of Republicans once and for all.
https://www.nytimes.com/2021/05/02/opinion/america-racism.html

WASHINGTON POST
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Ever-increasingly, hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-haters make it clear that they will get rid of you if you do not say that Biden won fair and square.
https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/republicans-trump-election-falsehood/2021/05/01/7bd380a0-a921-11eb-8c1a-56f0cb4ff3b5_story.html

NEW YORK POST
— Sen. Hawley calls Big Tech ‘greatest threat,’ slams its ‘woke’ agenda – Mark Moore
https://nypost.com/2021/05/02/sen-hawley-slams-big-tech-for-imposing-woke-agenda/

NEW YORK MAGAZINE
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Ever-increasingly, Democrats use “democracy” to get rid of individuals, organizations, governments, and countries that are law enforcement, 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://nymag.com/intelligencer/2021/05/trumps-delegitimization-of-democracy-isnt-wearing-off.html

ILLINOIS CPA SOCIETY
— COURSE: The IRS Collection Process (DIERSEN: GAO audits IRS. When I transferred from IRS to GAO in 1980, I could have taught this course. I had worked for IRS’s Collection Division for almost 9 years, the last 5 1/2 years of which at the GS-12 Step 1-5 Levels, currently $85,935-$97,395/year. I filed many tax liens and tax levies. I had worked as an IRS Special Procedures Staff Advisor during my last 3 1/2 years with IRS. Special Procedures Staff Advisors confer with IRS Attorneys, Revenue Officers, Revenue Agents and Special Agents as well as taxpayers and their representatives to resolve complex tax issues and determine a course of action designed to protect the Government’s interests and expedite payment of taxes due. I passed the CPA examination on my first attempt in 1979. My Democrat GAO superiors wasted my knowledge of IRS. In 1986, the GAO manager who had hired me finally succeeded in getting me assigned to audits of IRS and promoting me to GS-13. But my Democrat GAO superiors succeeded in forcing him to retire in 1987, and starting in 1989, they succeeded in keeping me off audits of IRS for the rest of GAO career. In 1997, when I was 49 years old, they succeeded in forcing me to take their early retirement “offer.”)
https://www.icpas.org/eventscalendar/EventDetail?id=33255
(FROM THE POSTING: After attending this presentation you will be able to…Understand how the IRS Collection Process works, Explain the impact of the ten-year collection statute on collection alternatives, Describe how tax liens work, Understand the mechanics of a tax levy, Describe what the four collection alternatives are and when to select one over the other. Highlights The major topics that will be covered in this class include: Review of the IRS collection process, IRS enforcement, Collection alternatives to resolve an outstanding tax debt.)

May 2 Morning Edition

NBC5
— Illinois Won’t Require COVID-19 ‘Vaccine Passports,’ Pritzker Says
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/illinois-wont-require-covid-19-vaccine-passports-pritzker-says/2499851/

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— Hundreds gather in Union Park to fight for rights for workers on May Day. Many marchers came to the event this year to draw particular attention to the struggles of immigrant workers. – Madeline Kenney
https://chicago.suntimes.com/2021/5/1/22414837/hundreds-gather-in-union-park-to-fight-for-rights-for-workers-on-may-day

SPRINGFIELD STATE JOURNAL REGISTER
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Ever-increasingly, those who are not vaccinated are demonized, denigrated, and condemned. Will those who have strong immune systems be allowed to skip vaccination?
https://www.sj-r.com/story/news/coronavirus/2021/05/02/covid-vaccine-vaccination-hesitancy-frustrating-health-experts-say/7404056002/

BELLEVILLE NEWS DEMOCRAT
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Hate-filled Republican-hating Republican-haters “call new health-care law ‘revolutionary’ in fight for racial justice.”
https://www.bnd.com/news/politics-government/article251072589.html

ALTON DAILY NEWS
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Democrats and RINOs use Affirmative Action, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion to get rid of Republicans.
http://altondailynews.com/news/details.cfm?id=324677#.YI5ttrVKiM8

WIREPOINTS
— Give Capitol News Illinois Full Press Access In Springfield – Mark Glennon (DIERSEN: I should write a book about those who have done the most since 2000 to discredit me and to discredit my GOPUSA ILLINOIS newsletters. I would focus on RINOs who have/had lots of religious, government, political, and/or financial clout in Wheaton’s West District, Wheaton, Milton Township, DuPage County’s 4th District, DuPage County, and Illinois. I would focus on RINOs who lead/led the Milton Township Republican Organization, DuPage County Republican Central Committee, Illinois Republican Party, Wheaton, Wheaton Chamber of Commerce, Milton Township, DuPage County, and Illinois. I would focus on RINO candidates on ballots in my precinct, their major donors, their political consultants, their campaign managers, their campaign staff members, and their campaign volunteers.)
https://wirepoints.org/give-capitol-news-illinois-full-press-access-in-springfield-wirepoints/

FOX NEWS
— Black Republicans who don’t believe racism is systemic subject to vicious attacks, slurs Conservative Black politicians such as Sen. Tim Scott have sparked backlash – Audrey Conklin
https://www.foxnews.com/us/u

NEWSMAX
— Smear Calls, Anti-Trumpers Couldn’t Stop Rep. Wright’s Widow in TX-6 – John Gizzi (DIERSEN: Which of the candidates on March 15, 2022 Republican primary ballots in Illinois a) will seek/get Trump’s endorsement or b) will seek/get Kinzinger’s endorsement?)
https://www.newsmax.com/john-gizzi/wrighttx-6trumpsmearkinzingercheney/2021/05/02/id/1019801/
(FROM THE ARTICLE: Michael Wood, a veteran, drew swatches of publicity and considerable funding running as an anti-Trump Republican. Despite substantial contributions from Republican Reps. Anthony Gonzales of Ohio, Adam Kinzinger of Illinois, and Liz Cheney of Wyoming —all of whom voted for Trump’s impeachment—Wood drew only 3 per cent of the vote.)

AMERICAN THINKER
— Biden Goes for Broke – Gary Gindler
https://www.americanthinker.com/articles/2021/04/biden_goes_for_broke.html
— How Much Worse Can it Get? – Steve Feinstein
https://www.americanthinker.com/articles/2021/05/how_much_worse_can_it_get.html
— Should we embrace biased news coverage? – Roger Ansted (DIERSEN: Democrats, Libertarians, Greens, Independents, and RINOs a) promote left-biased news coverage, including Capitol Fax and b) reject right-biased news coverage, including GOPUSA ILLINOIS newsletters. I should write a book about RINOs who have worked the hardest since 2000 a) to stop me from sending out GOPUSA ILLINOIS newsletters, b) to stop everyone from reading those newsletters, and c) to promote Capitol Fax. I would focus on RINOs who have/had lots of religious, government, political, and/or financial clout in Wheaton’s West District, Wheaton, Milton Township, DuPage County’s 4th District, DuPage County, and Illinois. I would focus on RINOs who lead/led the Milton Township Republican Organization, DuPage County Republican Central Committee, Illinois Republican Party, Wheaton, Wheaton Chamber of Commerce, Milton Township, DuPage County, and Illinois. I would focus on RINO candidates on ballots in my precinct, their major donors, their political consultants, their campaign managers, their campaign staff members, and their campaign volunteers.)
https://www.americanthinker.com/blog/2021/05/should_we_embrace_biased_news_coverage.html

BREITBART
— GOP Slams Corporate America, NAACP, BLM Silence over Racial Slur Against Tim Scott – EDWIN MORA
https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2021/05/01/crickets-gop-slams-corporate-america-naacp-blm-silence-over-racial-slur-against-tim-scott/

DAILY CALLER
— ‘From Cotton To Congress To Clown’: MSNBC Host Trashes Tim Scott, Says He’s ‘Thirsty For White Approval’- VIRGINIA KRUTA
https://dailycaller.com/2021/05/01/cotton-congress-clown-msnbc-tiffany-cross-trashes-tim-scott-thirsty-white-approval/

TOWNHALL
— The True Face Of Racism – Derek Hunter
https://townhall.com/columnists/derekhunter/2021/05/02/the-true-face-of-racism-n2588837

NEW AMERICAN
— Onward Young Socialist Soldiers: New Democrat Bill Would Conscript Kids into Politics – Selwyn Duke
https://thenewamerican.com/onward-young-socialist-soldiers-new-democrat-bill-would-conscript-kids-into-politics/

MEDIA RESEARCH CENTER TV
— MSNBC’s Cross Goes on VILE Rant Against ‘Clown,’ ‘Fool’ Tim Scott – Brad Wilmouth
https://www.mrctv.org/videos/msnbcs-cross-goes-vile-rant-against-clown-fool-tim-scott

LEGAL INSURRECTION
— Biden, Harris Respond To Sen. Tim Scott: You’re right. America Is Not A Racist Country, But . . . They both equivocate, of course.
https://legalinsurrection.com/2021/05/biden-harris-respond-to-sen-tim-scott-youre-right-america-is-not-a-racist-country-but/

EPOCH TIMES
— 76,000 California Violent, Repeat Felons Get Earlier Releases – AP
https://www.theepochtimes.com/mkt_morningbrief/76000-california-inmates-now-eligible-for-earlier-releases_3798635.html
— House Republicans Question Biden Administration on ‘Questionable’ Census Results – ZACHARY STIEBER
https://www.theepochtimes.com/mkt_app/house-republicans-question-biden-administration-on-questionable-census-results_3798442.html
— America First Legal Pursuing Lawsuit Against Critical Race Theory: Stephen Miller – ALLEN ZHONG
https://www.theepochtimes.com/mkt_app/america-first-legal-pursuing-lawsuit-against-critical-race-theory-stephen-miller_3798763.html

THE HILL
— Romney booed during speech to Utah GOP convention – JORDAN WILLIAMS
https://thehill.com/homenews/senate/551345-romney-booed-during-speech-to-utah-gop-convention
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Ever-increasingly, you are demonized, denigrated, and condemned if you do not promote vaccination.
https://thehill.com/policy/healthcare/551265-fauci-vs-rogan-white-house-works-to-stomp-out-misinformation

HUFFINGTON POST
— Susan Wright, Endorsed By Donald Trump, Advances To U.S. House Runoff In Texas – AP (DIERSEN: Which of the candidates on March 15, 2022 Republican primary ballots in Illinois a) will seek/get Trump’s endorsement or b) will seek/get Kinzinger’s endorsement?)
https://www.huffpost.com/entry/susan-wright-texas-runoff_n_608e933be4b046202708952e
(FROM THE ARTICLE: Most of the Republicans in the running had made flagrant appeals to Trump and his supporters in a race that at times has resembled a typical Texas GOP primary. The lone exception was Michael Wood, a combat veteran whose campaign was an early test for Republican Rep. Adam Kinzinger of Illinois, who is trying to lead a revolt in his party away from Trump. But Wood saw few voters answering his call to reject Trumpism, hovering at around 3% of the vote.)

UPI
— McConnell calls for Education Department to ditch ‘1619 Project’ – Sommer Brokaw
https://www.upi.com/Top_News/US/2021/05/01/biden-administration-history-civics-republicans-withdraw-priorities/5231619877709/

NBC NEWS
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: To be woke a) is to promote political affiliation discrimination, reverse discrimination, and age discrimination and b) is to be 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.nbcnews.com/politics/congress/republicans-are-crusading-against-woke-n1264811

MSNBC
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Hate-filled Republican-hating Republican-haters promote hatred against Republicans.
https://www.msnbc.com/politicsnation/watch/gotcha-reluctant-to-accept-biden-s-agenda-for-a-united-america-republicans-return-to-false-outrage-measures-111190597855

NEW YORK TIMES
— The New Trump? Easy. It’s Tucker. – Frank Bruni
https://www.nytimes.com/2021/05/01/opinion/sunday/tucker-carlson-trump.html
— When Wokeness Becomes Weakness – Ross Douthat (DIERSEN: To be woke is to be 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.nytimes.com/2021/05/01/opinion/democrats-james-carville.html
— A Call to National Service – Editorial (DIERSEN: I should write a book about those who have demonstrated their hatred of past, present, and future federal employees the most. I was a federal employee for almost 30 years. I have been a federal retiree for almost 24 years. I would focus on Republicans who have/had lots of religious, government, political, and/or financial clout in Wheaton’s West District, Wheaton, Milton Township, DuPage County’s 4th District, DuPage County, and Illinois. I would focus on Republicans who lead/led the Milton Township Republican Organization, DuPage County Republican Central Committee, Illinois Republican Party, Wheaton, Wheaton Chamber of Commerce, Milton Township, DuPage County, and Illinois. I would focus on Republican candidates on ballots in my precinct, their major donors, their political consultants, their campaign managers, their campaign staff members, and their campaign volunteers.)
https://www.nytimes.com/2021/05/01/opinion/us-national-service-draft.html
— Why a $10,000 Tax Deduction Could Hold Up Trillions in Stimulus Funds. The fight over SALT is a case study in the age-old conflict between constituent politics and national policy. – Conor Dougherty (DIERSEN: Biden should increase the $10,000 SALT cap to $20,000 for married filing jointly.)
https://www.nytimes.com/2021/05/01/business/salt-tax-cap-repeal.html
— A Look at Covid-19 Vaccine ‘Passports,’ Passes and Apps Around the Globe. A variety of digital and old-fashioned approaches are being used to confirm vaccination for entry to public places. But the world is still far from a universal standard of proof for crossing borders. – Heather Murphy
https://www.nytimes.com/2021/04/26/travel/vaccine-passport-cards-apps.html

WASHINGTON POST
— The federal public servants doing groundbreaking work during the pandemic – Lisa Rein (DIERSEN: I should write a book about those who have demonstrated their hatred of past, present, and future federal employees the most. I was a federal employee for almost 30 years. I have been a federal retiree for almost 24 years. I would focus on Republicans who have/had lots of religious, government, political, and/or financial clout in Wheaton’s West District, Wheaton, Milton Township, DuPage County’s 4th District, DuPage County, and Illinois. I would focus on Republicans who lead/led the Milton Township Republican Organization, DuPage County Republican Central Committee, Illinois Republican Party, Wheaton, Wheaton Chamber of Commerce, Milton Township, DuPage County, and Illinois. I would focus on Republican candidates on ballots in my precinct, their major donors, their political consultants, their campaign managers, their campaign staff members, and their campaign volunteers.)
https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/sammies-federal-civil-servant-finalists/2021/05/01/ba5d91a2-aab2-11eb-bca5-048b2759a489_story.html

CBS LOS ANGELES
— ‘May Day’ Rallies Across LA Celebrate Diversity, Workers’ Rights
https://losangeles.cbslocal.com/2021/05/01/may-day-rallies-across-la-celebrate-diversity-workers-rights/

YAHOO
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Trump-haters promote Trump-haters like Cheney.
https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/republicans-cry-cancel-culture-want-234022282.html

NEW YORK POST
— GOP orator Tim Scott wins race: Goodwin – Michael Goodwin
https://nypost.com/2021/05/01/gop-orator-tim-scott-wins-race-goodwin/

WASHINGTON POST
— The real history of Anglo-Saxons undermines racists’ theories. The Anglo-Saxons were a diverse group of immigrants. – Jonathan Davis-Secord (DIERSEN: Ever-increasingly, Democrats, Libertarians, Greens, Independents, and RINOs promote hatred against Republicans, and especially against Republicans who are law enforcement officers, Trump supporters, conservative, patriotic, White, male, older, heterosexual, married, non-poor, gun owners, Christian, Protestant, Italian American, German American, and/or those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.)
https://www.washingtonpost.com/outlook/2021/04/23/real-history-anglo-saxons-undermines-racists-theories/

DALLAS MORNING NEWS
— The root of America’s crime problem is poverty – Michael W. Waters (DIERSEN: The Democrat Party platform promotes poverty and crime. When Democrats move in, poverty and crime increase.)
https://www.dallasnews.com/opinion/commentary/2021/04/25/the-root-of-americas-crime-problem-is-poverty/

PHILADELPHIA TRIBUNE
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Democrats and RINOs use Affirmative Action, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion to get rid of Republicans.
https://www.phillytrib.com/commentary/editorials/editorial-sen-tim-scott-s-disingenuous-speech-on-race-in-u-s/article_9ce6c402-4bce-5c1e-bf71-60a609334493.html

BOSTON HERALD
— The left’s Tim Scott meltdown gives conservatives some important information – GRACE CURLEY
https://www.bostonherald.com/2021/05/01/curley-the-lefts-tim-scott-meltdown-gives-conservatives-some-important-information/

NEWSWEEK
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Hate-filled Republican-hating Republican-haters promote hatred against Republicans.
https://www.newsweek.com/fox-news-gop-feeding-americas-angry-lost-souls-progressive-pac-ad-says-1588087

SHEPHERD GAZETTE
— UTAH GOP VOTE TO CENSURE MITT ROMNEY FAILS WHEREAS SENATOR IS BOOED AT CONFERENCE
https://shepherdgazette.com/utah-gop-vote-to-censure-mitt-romney-fails-whereas-senator-is-booed-at-conference/

PARADE
— The Best Places to Retire — PAULA SPENCER SCOTT (DIERSEN: Because older White people are more likely to vote for Republicans, one should expect that Democrats focus on driving older White people out of municipalities, townships, counties, and states.)
https://parade.com/1202119/paulaspencer/best-places-to-retire/

JD SUPRA
— Illinois Lawmakers Consider Expanding Mandatory Retirement Savings Program To Small Employers (DIERSEN: Overwhelmingly, the operatives and the dupes who work for my critics/opponents have saved little or nothing for their retirement. Overwhelmingly, they have severe financial, health, and/or other problems. Overwhelmingly, they look like they will do anything for money. What does that say about my critics/opponents?)
https://www.jdsupra.com/legalnews/illinois-lawmakers-consider-expanding-6793981/

May 1 Evening Edition

ABC7
— Rep. Kinzinger travels to Texas in search of anti-Trump Republicans. Kinzinger also met with former President George W. Bush. AP (DIERSEN: Hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-haters support hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-haters. 157 in my precinct voted for Trump. 26,080 in Milton Township voted for Trump. 193,611 in DuPage County voted for Trump. 2,446,891 in Illinois voted for Trump.)
https://abc7chicago.com/politics/kinzinger-goes-to-texas-in-search-of-anti-trump-republicans/10566642/
— Illinois COVID-19 Update: IL reports 2,813 new coronavirus cases, 32 deaths
https://abc7chicago.com/health/il-reports-2813-new-covid-19-cases-32-deaths/10566512/

CBS2
— Protests For Workers’ Rights, Immigration Reform Held For May Day — A Commemoration With Chicago Roots – Marissa Parra
https://chicago.cbslocal.com/2021/05/01/may-day-protests-workers-rights-immigration-reform/

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— More than 400 people are charged in the attack on the U.S. Capitol, but prison time unlikely for many members of the mob – ALANNA DURKIN RICHER AND COLLEEN LONG
https://www.chicagotribune.com/nation-world/ct-aud-nw-capitol-attack-charges-20210501-fnmnapwq4rbjlai6s2wzsctqja-story.html

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— Vaccination rate sinks to lowest point in almost 2 months as COVID-19 kills 32 more Illinoisans. About 60% of Illinois adults have gotten at least one shot, but demand for the vaccine has dipped by 34% over the past three weeks. – Mitchell Armentrout
https://chicago.suntimes.com/coronavirus/2021/5/1/22414050/illinois-coronavirus-vaccine-cases-deaths-pritzker-positivity-reopen-covid-19-may-1
— The U.S. Postal Service desperately needs a few good men and women. Maybe you? The post office’s ongoing delivery problems could open a window of opportunity for people now that it’s looking to hire. Here’s what you need to know. – Mary Mitchell (DIERSEN: The Post Office hired me in 1966 when I was 18 years old because it could not find a qualified Democrat, minority, female, or veteran who would take the job.)
https://chicago.suntimes.com/columnists/2021/4/30/22412910/postal-service-mail-jobs
(FROM THE ARTICLE: The United States Postal Service says it’s one of the “leading employers of minorities and women. Minorities comprise 39% and women 40% of the workforce, 21% of employees are African-American; 8% are Hispanic; 8% are Asian-American/Pacific Islander, and 0.67% are American Indian or Alaska Native.” . . . So here is where the community could make a difference — if you’ve got the right stuff. The Postal Service is hiring. “This is an opportunity for those who want to work for the post office because they are hiring up to 500 city letter carriers, and these are jobs that can change lives,” Julion says. The union representative tells potential employees these jobs could help them become homeowners and be able to afford that new automobile. “These are good union jobs,” he says. Prospective mail carriers will have to pass drug tests and background checks and have a clean driving record for at least two years. “The post office has been posting jobs like mad,” Julion says. “With people retiring, there is going to be a constant flow of jobs.”)

WBEZ
— Democrats Will Control Illinois’ Redistricting Process. Here’s A Look At How That Happens And What It Means. – Dave McKinney
https://www.wbez.org/stories/democrats-will-control-illinois-redistricting-process-heres-a-look-at-how-that-happens-and-what-it-means/a7c7428c-108f-4129-bab9-58a10eeb6e8c

MARION REPUBLICAN
— APRIL 8, 2021 FLASHBACK: Williamson County Republican group announces 2022 slate – HOLLY KEE (DIERSEN: In your county, who are the countywide candidates in the March 15, 2022 Republican primary?)
https://www.dailyrepublicannews.com/news/20210408/williamson-county-republican-group-announces-2022-slate
(FROM THE ARTICLE: With the ink barely dry on the ballots from Tuesday, a group of Williamson County Republicans has announced its slate of candidates for the March 15, 2022 Primary election. Party chairman Jeff Diederich, announced the slate of county candidates in a media release as well as on his Facebook page. In the release, Diederich said that the Williamson County Republican Party welcomes anyone who has a desire to seek public office. “It is through fair and free elections that primary elections afford our citizens the best candidates we have to offer,” he said. On the ticket for 2022 are incumbents Ashley Gott, Treasurer, Lorie LeQuatte, Regional Superintendent, Amanda Barnes, County Clerk, Steven Bost, Circuit Judge, At-Large, and Justin Maze, Circuit Clerk. Diederich will seek election to the office of Williamson County Sheriff. The candidate for the County Commissioner slot will be announced once that person has completed his/her current employment obligations.)

WASHINGTON TIMES
— Texas Gov. Abbott calls on Democratic official to resign for referring to Sen. Scott as an ‘oreo’ South Carolina Republican hit with racial slurs after delivering GOP rebuttal – Valerie Richardson
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2021/may/1/texas-gov-greg-abbott-calls-on-democratic-official/

FOX NEWS
— Ingraham: Democrats push dark hateful vision of America. Dems hate the way most Americans live, and revile our history and traditions, says ‘Ingraham Angle’ host (DIERSEN: I should write a book about my critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes who promote hatred a) against American-nameplate vehicles, b) against those who own American nameplate vehicles, c) against unions, and d) against past, present, and future union members. I have only owned American-nameplate vehicles. I was a union member for almost 12 years.)
https://www.foxnews.com/media/ingraham-democrats-push-dark-hateful-vision-of-america
— Hannity blasts Biden’s mask ‘masquerade’
https://www.foxnews.com/transcript/hannity-blasts-bidens-mask-masquerade

AMERICAN THINKER
— Kinzinger: The tyranny of the reasonable – David Hale
https://www.americanthinker.com/blog/2021/05/the_tyranny_of_the_reasonable.html
(FROM THE ARTICLE: The tyranny of the reasonable is: if you’re not “reasonable,” you don’t get a voice, and you don’t count. This is perfectly expressed in the 16th District Republican congressman, Adam Kinzinger. The dashing young Kinzinger with steely eyes and square jaw and canned, even, toned verbal delivery comes across as erudite, serious, and reasonable — a political figure who just “wants what’s best for everybody.” But nothing is farther from the truth. His cooperation with the left has for the past decade chipped away at American freedom through his decisions on Capitol Hill and eroded our liberties a bite at a time. Kinzinger cooperates and coordinates with members of the Democrat Party who have a deep allegiance to extremist ideas of open borders, redistribution of labor and wealth in the form of money from American’s paychecks, division through racial unrest and strife, and transgender tyranny in our schools and even in school bathrooms. Despite this extensive cooperation with the party of “Marx in America,” he is considered a reasonable, thoughtful political figure. So much easier to gulp down lies when told to us through a smile with even, serious tones. People like Kinzinger delivering their message do not seem like radicals or extremists. They seem reasonable. Kinzinger has learned this tactic and executed this persona with perfection, yet his allegiances are anything but reasonable. His allegiances are radical and extreme and part of what is transforming America into a debt-laden, morally bankrupt, tyrannical dictatorship that is closing the noose of tyranny around our freedoms and liberties. People who consider themselves reasonable consider Kinzinger the same, yet they don’t look deeper than Kinzinger’s surface persona. Beneath this reasonable persona is a man who has created and led our nation into a worse condition than it has ever been — deeper in debt, morally bankrupt, crime-ridden, with joblessness, rioting, racial division, and a whole host of social and economic problems.)
— When it comes to GOP failings, Tucker Carlson names a name: Frank Luntz – Andrea Widburg
https://www.americanthinker.com/blog/2021/05/when_it_comes_to_gop_failings_tucker_carlson_names_a_name.html
— Will We Keep Our Republic? – John Green
https://www.americanthinker.com/articles/2021/05/will_we_keep_our_republic.html

BREITBART
— Sen. Mitch McConnell Urges Biden Ed Department to Block “1619 Project” from Taxpayer-Funded Grants – DR. SUSAN BERRY
https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2021/05/01/sen-mitch-mcconnell-urges-biden-ed-department-to-block-1619-project-from-taxpayer-funded-grants/

TOWNHALL
— OUTSTANDING: Idaho Becomes First State to Ban Discriminatory Critical Race Theory – Spencer Brown (DIERSEN: Who are leading efforts to ban Critical Race Theory in Illinois, in your county, in your township, in your municipality, and in your school district?)
https://townhall.com/tipsheet/spencerbrown/2021/04/30/idaho-critical-race-theory-n2588807

HERITAGE FOUNDATION
— Critical Race Theory Drives Students Apart. Idaho Lawmakers Had Enough. – Jonathan Butcher
https://www.heritage.org/education/commentary/critical-race-theory-drives-students-apart-idaho-lawmakers-had-enough

SPECTATOR USA
— Racism has become a kind of theory of everything. Biden’s presidency has done nothing to abate racial paranoia. On the contrary, it’s getting more feverish.
https://spectator.us/topic/racism-critical-race-theory/

NEW AMERICAN
— Mass-murderer Mao Used Critical Race Theory-Style Indoctrination, Too – Alex Newman
https://thenewamerican.com/mass-murderer-mao-used-critical-race-theory-style-indoctrination-too/

CHRISTIANITY DAILY
— Christian Leaders React To Illinois Church’s Decision To Consider Drag Queen As Leader – SARAH MAE SALIONG
http://www.christianitydaily.com/articles/11697/20210430/christian-leaders-react-to-illinois-church-s-decision-to-consider-drag-queen-as-leader-isaac-simmons-penny-cost.htm

EPOCH TIMES
— At Least 9,245 Americans Tested Positive for COVID-19 After Vaccination; 132 Dead – ZACHARY STIEBER
https://www.theepochtimes.com/mkt_breakingnews/at-least-9245-americans-tested-positive-for-covid-19-after-vaccination-132-dead_3798410.html

THE HILL
— GOP frustration with Liz Cheney ‘at a boiling point’ – SCOTT WONG (DIERSEN: What have you done that made your critics/opponents frustrated with you? I refused to be manipulated or dominated by them, I refused to glorify or praise them, I refused to pander to them, I refused to serve as one of their operatives or dupes, I refused to cover up their wrongdoing, and/or, I refused to give them money. They reached boiling points when they or the candidates who they supported lost elections. They blamed me and blamed my GOPUSA ILLINOIS newsletters for their problems, for your problems, for my problems, and for everyone’s problems. They also blamed what I did as a TAPROOT Republicans of Illinois chairman, Wheaton Chamber of Commerce Government Affairs Committee member, Milton Township Republican Organization webmaster, Illinois Center Right Coalition Steering Committee member, and American Association of Political Consultants Midwest Chapter board member.)
https://thehill.com/homenews/house/551261-gop-frustration-with-liz-cheney-at-a-boiling-point

WASHINGTON POST
— Elizabeth Warren, in new book, muses on why she didn’t win – Annie Linskey (DIERSEN: I should write a book about unsuccessful Republican candidates on ballots in my precinct since 2000, their major donors, their political consultants, their campaign managers, their campaign staff members, and their campaign volunteers who blame me and blame my GOPUSA ILLINOIS newsletters for their losses. I would focus on Republican candidates for U.S. Senate, U.S. Representative, statewide Illinois offices, Illinois Senate, Illinois Representative, countywide DuPage candidates, DuPage County District 4 candidates, Milton Township candidates, and City of Wheaton candidates.)
https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/elizabeth-warren-new-book/2021/04/30/ed4d954e-a760-11eb-bca5-048b2759a489_story.html

WALL STREET JOURNAL
— Growing Number of Migrant Families Allowed Into U.S. to Seek Asylum. Biden administration is easing ban on asylum-seeking families at ports of entry that Trump administration implemented at pandemic’s start. – Alicia A. Caldwell and Michelle Hackman
— GOP’s Blue-Collar Agenda Still a Work in Progress. Biden outlined a vision of policies that Democrats believe working-class voters want. Republicans are considering their own blueprints. – Aaron Zitner (DIERSEN: My critics/opponents look down on the working-class. I did yard work and delivered newspapers 1962-1964; washed dishes 1964-1966; cleaned golf shoes, chipped slag, and pumped gasoline in 1966; delivered mail 1966-1969; worked on an automobile assembly line and as a security guard in 1970; sold tires, automotive services, and major appliances 1970-1971; pumped gasoline 1971-1972; collected delinquent taxes 1971-1980; and audited federal agencies 1980-1997. My critics/opponents hint/imply/argue/shout that that would not stooped to take the aforesaid jobs.)
https://www.wsj.com/articles/gops-blue-collar-agenda-still-a-work-in-progress-11619874000

NEWSWEEK
— Mitt Romney Jeered Repeatedly at Republican Convention in Utah: ‘Boo All You Like’ – JASON LEMON
https://www.newsweek.com/mitt-romney-booed-repeatedly-republican-convention-utah-boo-all-you-like-1588102

SOJOURNERS
— DISGUSTING, TRAGIC: WHY NATHAN CARTAGENA TEACHES CRITICAL RACE THEORY TO EVANGELICALS AT WHEATON COLLEGE – MITCHELL ATENCIO
https://sojo.net/articles/why-nathan-cartagena-teaches-critical-race-theory-evangelicals

April 29 Evening Edition

ABC7
— Illinois COVID-19 Update: IL reports 3,394 new coronavirus cases, 38 deaths; Cook County announces new reopening measures. Cook County announces new guidelines for restaurant capacity, spectator events.
https://abc7chicago.com/health/il-reports-3394-new-covid-19-cases-38-deaths;-cook-co-reopening-measures/10560083/

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— Feds charge Ald. Patrick Daley Thompson – nephew, grandson to two Chicago mayors | Plan to rename Lake Shore Drive in honor of DuSable advances | Lightfoot loosens COVID-19 restrictions – LISA DONOVAN
https://www.chicagotribune.com/politics/ct-lake-shore-drive-dusable-rename-lightfoot-reopening-vax-pass-hesitancy-spin-20210429-plgj6g6lurbq3fsv4gsmswjdp4-story.html
— Almost 20% of high school students in CPS absent from classes, and only 11% attending in-person instruction – KAREN ANN CULLOTTA
https://www.chicagotribune.com/news/breaking/ct-chicago-public-schools-attendance-reopen-20210429-duzm32hyebcx7k6yefe2p4bqgu-story.html
— Illinois online sports betting remote sign-up push earns frosty reception – RYAN BUTLER
https://www.chicagotribune.com/gambling/ct-aud-actnet-illinois-online-sports-betting-20210429-wc3ahxjrgzchfjfpgf4tsrpsga-story.html

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Ever-increasingly, Democrats illegally encourage citizens of foreign countries to illegally come to America illegally and to illegally stay in America illegally.
https://chicago.suntimes.com/events/2021/4/29/22406108/social-justice-in-chicago-the-march-for-immigration-reform-undocumented-immigrants-chicago-advocates

DAILY HERALD
— GOP’s Sen. Scott suggests Democrats use race as political weapon – AP (DIERSEN: Ever-increasingly, Democrats, Libertarians, Greens, Independents, and RINOs hint/imply/argue/shout that Republicans are racists.)
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20210429/gops-sen-scott-suggests-democrats-use-race-as-political-weapon
— Could a vaccination passport program be coming to Illinois? – Jake Griffin (DIERSEN: How soon, if not already, will the Democrats require vaccine passports to get into grocery stores, pharmacies, hospitals, restaurants, schools, government buildings, hotels, etc.?)
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20210429/could-a-vaccination-passport-program-be-coming-to-illinois-

COLUMBIA CHRONICLE
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: DISGUSTING, TRAGIC: Democrats want minorities to be pot pushers.
https://columbiachronicle.com/a-year-later-racial-inequities-remain-after-legalizing-recreational-marijuana-in-illinois

ILLINOIS FAMILY INSTITUTE
— Rise of ‘Fed Ed’ Accelerated Demise of Real Education – Alex Newman
https://illinoisfamily.org/education/rise-of-fed-ed-accelerated-demise-of-real-education/

CAPITOL FAX
— IDPH working on program to help people prove they’ve been vaxed.
https://capitolfax.com/2021/04/29/idph-working-on-program-to-help-people-prove-theyve-been-vaxed/
— 3,394 new confirmed and probable cases; 38 additional deaths; 2,115 hospitalized; 475 in ICU; 3.5 percent average case positivity rate; 4 percent average test positivity rate; 97,434 average daily doses
https://capitolfax.com/2021/04/29/3394-new-confirmed-and-probable-cases-38-additional-deaths-2115-hospitalized-475-in-icu-35-percent-average-case-positivity-rate-4-percent-average-test-positivity-rate-97434-average-daily-doses/

FOX NEWS
— Cruz: Minorities like Tim Scott who don’t ‘sit down and shut up and obey’ ‘enrage’ the left. Twitter users blasted Scott as ‘Uncle Tim’ after South Carolina Republican gave formal response to Biden address.
https://www.foxnews.com/media/ted-cruz-tim-scott-response-biden-address-traitor

BLAZE
— Tim Scott says ‘America is not a racist country.’ Liberals immediately try to prove him wrong by calling him racist epithets. – PHIL SHIVER
https://www.theblaze.com/news/tim-scott-america-not-racist
— Cruz sends message to woke CEOs: Better hope Democrats take your calls. Republicans are done with you. – CHRIS FIELD (DIERSEN: To be woke is to be 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.theblaze.com/news/cruz-message-for-woke-ceos

DAILY WIRE
— Tim Scott Shreds Joe Biden In Rebuttal Speech: Biden Is Tearing Us Apart After Promising To Unite Nation
https://www.dailywire.com/news/tim-scott-shreds-joe-biden-in-rebuttal-speech-biden-is-tearing-us-apart-after-promising-to-unite-nation

GOPUSA
— ‘What About 9/11?’ Twitter Ridicules Joe Biden After He Calls Capitol Storming The ‘Worst Attack On Our Democracy Since The Civil War’ In First Address To Congress
https://www.gopusa.com/?p=109640
— Sen. Tim Scott Rebuts Biden Speech: Hear Me Clearly, America Is Not A Racist Country
https://www.gopusa.com/?p=109634
— The Circular Logic Of Systemic Racism
https://www.gopusa.com/?p=109551
— At Least 40 States Creating Legislation That Would Ban Vaccine Requirements
https://www.gopusa.com/?p=109614

CNS NEWS
— Rev. Graham: ‘Cancel Culture’ Left Is Taking U.S. ‘Down a Road Toward Communism’ – Michael W. Chapman
https://www.cnsnews.com/article/national/michael-w-chapman/rev-graham-cancel-culture-left-taking-us-down-road-toward

REAL CLEAR POLITICS
— Do Population Changes Help Red America or Blue America? – Froma Harrop (DIERSEN: Ever-increasingly, Democrats do everything that they can to a) drive Republicans out of Illinois, DuPage County, DuPage County’s 4th District, Milton Township, Wheaton, Wheaton’s West District, and my precinct and b) replace them with Democrats who are 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.realclearpolitics.com/articles/2021/04/29/do_population_changes_help_red_america_or_blue_america_145671.html

AMERICANS FOR LIMITED GOVERNMENT
— Biden Wants Americans Dependent on Government Largesse
https://getliberty.org/2021/04/biden-wants-americans-dependent-on-government-largesse/

NBC NEWS
— Pence makes foray back into political debate with speech to S.C. conservatives. The former vice president is going to a key presidential nominating state to launch his criticism of Biden’s first 100 days. – Amanda Golden and Hallie Jackson
https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/politics-news/pence-makes-foray-back-political-debate-speech-s-c-conservatives-n1265850

WASHINGTON POST
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Ever-increasingly, Democrats do everything that they can to a) drive Republicans out of Illinois, DuPage County, DuPage County’s 4th District, Milton Township, Wheaton, Wheaton’s West District, and my precinct and b) replace them with Democrats who are 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.washingtonpost.com/outlook/2021/04/29/republican-rhetoric-extreme-base/

ATLANTA JOURNAL CONSTITUTION
— Trump: ‘100 percent, I am thinking about running’ in 2024. Florida’s Ron DeSantis ‘would be considered’ as running mate. – Tim Darnell
https://www.ajc.com/news/nation-world/trump-100-percent-i-am-thinking-about-running-in-2024/IHNPP5NHRNFKVITEB5QAJBWAME/

MARKET WATCH
— Redistricting alone could give Republicans control of the House in 2022, experts say – Chris Matthews
https://www.marketwatch.com/story/redistricting-alone-could-give-republicans-control-of-the-house-in-2022-experts-say-11619554838

SALON
— Biden wants to fight racist exclusionary zoning laws. Will it work? “Modern-day redlining”: Activists wonder if ending exclusionary zoning will go far enough in fighting inequality – NICOLE KARLIS (DIERSEN: What do you say to hypocritical Democrats and RINOs who want low-income housing a) in their county, but not in their township, b) in their township, but not in their municipality, c) in their municipality, but not in their municipal district, d) in their municipal district, but not in their precinct, and e) in their precinct, but not in their neighborhood? I should write a book about such hypocritical NIMBYers.)
https://www.salon.com/2021/04/25/biden-wants-to-fight-racist-exclusionary-zoning-laws-will-it-work/

RASMUSSEN REPORTS
— Voters Say ‘No’ to Benefits for Illegal Immigrants
https://www.rasmussenreports.com/public_content/politics/current_events/immigration/voters_say_no_to_benefits_for_illegal_immigrants

FACEBOOK
— Creating More Opportunities for Independent, Local Writers to Thrive – Campbell Brown (DIERSEN: Facebook considers anything that does not promote the Democrat, Libertarian, and/or Green party platforms to be propaganda.)
https://www.facebook.com/journalismproject/apply-platform-independent-writers
(FROM THE ANNOUNCEMENT: Today we’re announcing a new opportunity for U.S. writers creating public interest journalism in their communities. We’re committing $5 million to support local journalists interested in starting or continuing their work on our new platform for independent writers which you can learn more about here. Applications open today for those looking to gain access to this new platform and the services we are offering to build an independent business. . .As part of any such deal successful applicants will commit to: Regularly publish written, public-interest journalism focused on a local community using Facebook’s tools. . .We are prioritizing applicants who meet the following criteria: You will extensively cover Black, Indigenous, Latinx, Asian or other audiences of color. The location you intend to cover or the community you will cover within your chosen location are not served by an existing media company. You are an independent writer who is not currently employed at a news publication. We’re also looking to increase access to writers who identify as Black, Indigenous, Latinx, Asian or another community of color, or who extensively cover these audiences. By focusing on diversity we can better ensure that communities of color are served by quality local journalism. . .Applicants must NOT: Carry on propaganda or otherwise attempt to influence specific legislation. . .Each application must include the following: Answers to general questions about the Applicant’s professional background and the community the Applicant proposes to cover. An explanation of the Applicant’s current digital audience across different digital platforms.)

April 26 Evening Edition

ABC7
— Illinois loses 1 seat in Congress after 2020 census, will have 17 instead of 18 in House of Representatives
https://abc7chicago.com/politics/illinois-loses-1-congressional-seat-after-2020-census/10550084/
— Texas Gains Congress Seats, Calif. Loses Seat for First Time: Census The Census Bureau released the first data from its 2020 headcount – Mike Schneider and Nicholas Riccardi
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/national-international/census-bureau-to-release-state-population-data-used-to-determine-house-seats/2495162/
— 1st census numbers released, setting up contentious redistricting cycle – KENDALL KARSON
https://abc7chicago.com/1st-census-numbers-released-setting-up-contentious-redistricting-cycle/10550205/
— Illinois COVID-19 Update: IL reports 2,137 new coronavirus cases, 10 deaths – Evelyn Holmes
https://abc7chicago.com/health/il-reports-2137-new-covid-19-cases-10-deaths/10549665/

CBS2
— Illinois To Lose Congressional Seat Following 2020 Census
https://chicago.cbslocal.com/2021/04/26/illinois-losing-congressional-seat-2020-census/
— ‘The More Convenient The Better’: DuPage Leads The Area With The Most COVID Vaccinations – Marie Saavedra
https://chicago.cbslocal.com/2021/04/26/dupage-leads-area-most-covid-vaccinations/

WGN TV
— Some Illinois community colleges not requiring COVID-19 vaccinations
https://wgntv.com/news/coronavirus/some-illinois-community-colleges-not-requiring-covid-19-vaccinations/

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— Illinois to lose one seat in Congress due to population shifts found in the new Census. The U.S. Constitution requires an apportionment of representatives among the states every 10 years. – Lynn Sweet
https://chicago.suntimes.com/2021/4/26/22403917/illinois-congress-seats-house-representatives-reapportionment-census-population
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Ever-increasingly, Democrats promote race-based politics.
https://chicago.suntimes.com/columnists/2021/4/26/22404146/washington-d-c-statehood-hr51-jesse-jackson

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— The Illinois Exodus continues. We’re losing a congressional seat. – EDITORIAL (DIERSEN: I should write a book about those who have worked the hardest during the last 20 years to drive out of Illinois, DuPage County, Milton Township, and Wheaton who have the following demographics: 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.chicagotribune.com/opinion/editorials/ct-prem-edit-illinois-fair-map-redistricting-20210426-7phjrhb4g5cz7ejmkuz4elmwmi-story.html
— Illinois to lose congressional seat over population drop | Former congressman Gutiérrez blasts Kim Foxx | Lightfoot touts economic development in struggling neighborhoods as critics hammer her over crime – LISA DONOVAN
https://www.chicagotribune.com/politics/ct-gutierrez-foxx-lightfoot-economic-development-crime-spin-20210426-d2usn2au3ja6be7a6u3b2lmfhi-story.html
— Illinois will lose one congressional seat as a result of latest US census, which shows state was 1 of 3 to see population drop in last decade – RICK PEARSON
https://www.chicagotribune.com/politics/ct-illinois-congress-redistricting-census-20210426-6sxfzcxhmfe2dpokhg5qqnnv4u-story.html

DAILY HERALD
— Census shows Indiana grows, retains all 9 US House seats – AP
https://www.dailyherald.com/article/20210426/news/304269908/
— Earmarks return to Illinois politics, and so does the debate – Marni Pyke
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20210426/earmarks-return-to-illinois-politics-and-so-does-the-debate
— Illinois opioid deaths increased 32% in 2020 – Jake Griffin
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20210426/illinois-opioid-deaths-increased-32-in-2020
— General Assembly passes hundreds of bills as session’s end approaches – SARAH MANSUR
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20210426/general-assembly-passes-hundreds-of-bills-as-sessions-end-approaches
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: A Republican-hater says “A reckoning on racism? Not for many leaders of GOP.” Republicans should sue those who call them racists.
https://www.dailyherald.com/article/20210426/news/304269994/

SPRINGFIELD STATE JOURNAL REGISTER
— Bill to create more elected positions in Capital Township passes Senate, pending in House – Dean Olsen
https://www.sj-r.com/story/news/2021/04/26/more-elected-positions-capital-township-approved-illinois-senate/7388628002/

CHAMPAIGN/URBANA NEWS GAZETTE
— ‘We’ve got to turn that around,’ Pritzker says of declining population that will cost Illinois a congressional seat – TIM KIRSININKAS (DIERSEN: I should write a book about those who have worked the hardest during the last 20 years to drive out of Illinois, DuPage County, Milton Township, and Wheaton who have the following demographics: 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.news-gazette.com/news/we-ve-got-to-turn-that-around-pritzker-says-of-declining-population-that-will-cost/article_2354e2ba-28f0-574a-8a18-57a206164322.html

BLOOMINGTON PANTAGRAPH
— Illinois General Assembly passes hundreds of bills as session end approaches – SARAH MANSUR
https://www.pantagraph.com/news/state-and-regional/govt-and-politics/watch-now-illinois-general-assembly-passes-hundreds-of-bills-as-session-end-approaches/article_9a5e7c37-b7d7-5961-ac46-c0476ece4b1b.html

MY RADIO LINK
— Congresswoman Miller Issues a Statement of Support for Effingham County’s Second Amendment Preservation Act
https://www.myradiolink.com/2021/04/26/congresswoman-miller-issues-a-statement-of-support-for-effingham-countys-second-amendment-preservation-act/

WHEATON PATCH
— DuPage County Coronavirus Update: 1,420 New Cases In 1 Week. In total, there have been 87,807 coronavirus cases and 1,257 deaths in DuPage County as of Sunday, according to IDPH. – Lisa Marie Farver
https://patch.com/illinois/wheaton/dupage-county-coronavirus-update-1-420-new-cases-1-week

CENTER FOR ILLINOIS POLITICS
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Democrats use Evanston to promote reparations nationwide. Affirmative Action, Diversity, and Inclusion are reparations.
https://www.centerforilpolitics.org/articles/evanston-reparations-law-breaks-new-ground-sets-stage-for-national-debate

ILLINOIS REVIEW
— TEACHERS’ UNION LEADS EFFORT FOR STATE TO CONTROL NON-PUBLIC, HOME SCHOOLS DURING HEALTH EMERGENCIES
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2021/04/teachers-union-lead-effort-for-state-to-control-non-public-home-schools-during-health-emergencies.html

CAPITOL FAX
— 2,137 new confirmed and probable cases; 10 additional deaths; 2,083 hospitalized; 506 in ICU; 3.5 percent average case positivity rate; 4.1 percent average test positivity rate; 105,873 average daily doses
https://capitolfax.com/2021/04/26/2137-new-confirmed-and-probable-cases-10-additional-deaths-2083-hospitalized-506-in-icu-35-percent-average-case-positivity-rate-41-percent-average-test-positivity-rate-105873-average-daily-doses/

WASHINGTON TIMES
— Migrants take to trains to jump border, get around highway checkpoints. El Paso reports 62% jump in illegal immigrants nabbed on trains at ports of entry. – Stephen Dinan
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2021/apr/26/migrants-take-trains-jump-border-get-around-highwa/

WASHINGTON EXAMINER
— Texas and Florida to get new House seats, boosting GOP 2022 chances for majority – David Mark
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/texas-and-florida-get-new-house-seats-boosting-gop-2022-chances-for-majority

GOPUSA
— The Destructive & Arrogant Ignorance Of The Black Lives Matter Movement
https://www.gopusa.com/?p=109448
— Chamber Of Commerce Endorses Plan To Disenfranchise American Workers
https://www.gopusa.com/?p=109441

DAILY CALLER
— ‘Afforded Special Treatment’ — GOP Congressmen (including Rodney Davis) Send Letter To Acting Sergeant At Arms Over Pelosi And Metal Detector Fines – HENRY RODGERS
https://dailycaller.com/2021/04/26/republicans-rodney-davis-loudermilk-steil-nancy-pelosi-metal-detector-fines-letter-sergeant-arms/

PJ MEDIA
— The Census Results May Give Republicans an Edge in the 2022 Election – TYLER O’NEIL
https://pjmedia.com/news-and-politics/tyler-o-neil/2021/04/26/will-the-census-results-give-republicans-an-edge-in-the-2022-election-n1442868

THE HILL
— Six states to gain House seats as population growth slows – REID WILSON
https://thehill.com/homenews/state-watch/550327-six-states-to-gain-house-seats
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Trump-haters say “Uninvited Trump is specter at GOP retreat.”
https://thehill.com/homenews/house/550338-uninvited-trump-is-specter-at-gop-retreat

CNN
— Census Bureau announces 331 million people in US, Texas will add two congressional seats – Dan Merica
https://www.cnn.com/2021/04/26/politics/us-census-2020-results/index.html

NEW YOUR TIMES
— U.S. Population Over Last Decade Grew at Slowest Rate Since 1930s – Sabrina Tavernise and Robert Gebeloff
https://www.nytimes.com/2021/04/26/us/us-census-numbers.html

WASHINGTON POST
— New census numbers shift political power south to Republican strongholds – Michael Scherer
https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/census-politics-house-electoral-votes/2021/04/26/1d1c28f6-a439-11eb-a774-7b47ceb36ee8_story.html
— 2020 Census shows U.S. population grew at slowest pace since the 1930s – Tara Bahrampour, Harry Stevens and Adrian Blanco
https://www.washingtonpost.com/dc-md-va/interactive/2021/2020-census-us-population-results/

NEWSWEEK
— GOP Gets Big Win in Census Redistricting Battle, As 3 Republican-Held States Gain Seats in Congress – GRAHAM MCNALLY
https://www.newsweek.com/gop-gets-big-win-census-redistricting-battle-gaining-control-3-swing-states-1586563

April 25 Evening Edition

NBC5
— Airline Bans Alaska State Senator for Violating Mask Rules. The senator has opposed COVID-19 mitigation measures.
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/national-international/airline-bans-alaska-state-senator-for-violating-mask-rules/2494772/
— COVID in Illinois: 2,035 New Coronavirus Cases, 24 Deaths, 74K Vaccinations
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/coronavirus/covid-in-illinois-2035-new-coronavirus-cases-24-deaths-74k-vaccinations/2494740/

FOX NEWS CHICAGO
— Alaska Airlines bans Republican State Sen. Lora Reinbold for not wearing a mask
https://www.fox32chicago.com/news/alaska-airlines-bans-republican-state-sen-lora-reinbold-for-not-wearing-a-mask

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— Community colleges hope to bring students back to campus this fall. Although no community colleges have implemented vaccination requirements so far, they are actively encouraging students, faculty and staff to get shots. – Zinya Salfiti
https://chicago.suntimes.com/education/2021/4/25/22394117/illinois-city-colleges-lake-oakton-university-illinois-community-vaccines-learning

DAILY HERALD
— New cases and hospitalizations fall for second consecutive day
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20210425/new-cases-and-hospitalizations-fall-for-second-consecutive-day

CHAMPAIGN/URBANA NEWS GAZETTE
— Redistricting process has politicians praying
https://www.news-gazette.com/opinion/editorials/editorial-redistricting-process-has-politicans-praying/article_8831b348-5186-5e62-b1c7-c130448e37fd.html

FOX ILLINOIS
— Despite racial reckoning, state efforts stall on reparations – AP
https://foxillinois.com/news/nation-world/despite-racial-reckoning-state-efforts-stall-on-reparations

AMERICAN THINKER
— How much farther to go before woke Coke hits rock bottom? – Silvio Canto, Jr.
https://www.americanthinker.com/blog/2021/04/how_much_farther_to_go_before_woke_coke_hits_rock_bottom.html
— Kellogg’s continues its quest to be America’s most woke corporation – Andrea Widburg
https://www.americanthinker.com/blog/2021/04/kelloggs_continues_its_quest_to_be_americas_most_woke_corporation.html

ONE AMERICA NEWS NETWORK
— Socialist Dems Praise Biden Policies, Measures
https://www.oann.com/socialist-dems-praise-biden-policies-measures/

EPOCH TIMES
— Black Lives Matter Protesters Block Traffic on Brooklyn Bridge, Clash With Police – JACK PHILLIPS
https://www.theepochtimes.com/mkt_breakingnews/black-lives-matter-protesters-block-traffic-on-brooklyn-bridge-clash-with-police_3790115.html
— Why the District of Columbia Should Not Be a State – Rob Natelson
https://www.theepochtimes.com/mkt_breakingnews/why-the-district-of-columbia-should-not-be-a-state_3788893.html

WASHINGTON POST
— House Minority Leader McCarthy defends Trump’s response to Jan. 6 insurrection – Amy B Wang and Marianna Sotomayor
https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2021/04/25/mccarthy-defends-trump-january-6-insurrection/

WALL STREET JOURNAL
— ‘Donor Disclosure’ Chills Free Speech. California seeks to force advocacy groups to reveal who gives the money. The justices should say no. – Allen Dickerson
https://www.wsj.com/articles/donor-disclosure-chills-free-speech-11619383972

BLOOMBERG
— Once-A-Decade Census Numbers to Redraw U.S. Political Landscape – Gregory Korte
https://www.bloomberg.com/graphics/2021-congress-reapportionment/

April 23 Evening Edition

ABC7
— Illinois COVID-19 Update: IL reports 3,369 new coronavirus cases, 22 deaths
https://abc7chicago.com/health/il-reports-3369-new-covid-19-cases-22-deaths/10540776/
— Caitlyn Jenner announces official run for California governor – AP
https://abc7chicago.com/politics/caitlyn-jenner-announces-official-run-for-ca-governor/10540469/

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— House passes gender-neutral bathroom bill over Republican concerns that one Democrat dubbed ‘transphobic’ The measure was backed by LGBTQ advocates, but state Rep. Katie Stuart, D-Edwardsville, said she was looking to the many businesses that want to have multi-stall gender neutral bathrooms “either because their patrons or their employees have asked for it. But our laws don’t allow it.” – Andrew Sullender
https://chicago.suntimes.com/2021/4/23/22400389/house-passes-gender-neutral-bathroom-bill-transgender-caregivers-lgbtq-stuart-morrison
— Former Worth Township Supervisor John O’Sullivan charged by feds in bribery conspiracy. The accusations against O’Sullivan and others revolve around an alleged scheme to pay off a relative of an Oak Lawn trustee in May 2017 as part of an effort to expand a red-light camera company’s footprint in the southwest suburb. – Jon Seidel
https://chicago.suntimes.com/crime/2021/4/23/22399434/former-worth-township-supervisor-john-osullivan-charged-by-feds-in-bribery-conspiracy
— I’m an educator. We shouldn’t give standardized tests this year — or ever. – Gina Caneva (DIERSEN: What tests have you passed? The tests that I have passed include a) the CPA examination on my first attempt in 1979 when I was 30 years old, b) the Certified Internal Auditor examination on my first attempt in 1981, c) all the tests necessary to earn a master’s degree in financial markets and trading from IIT in 1997, d) all the tests necessary to earn a master’s degree in accounting from DePaul in 1980, e) all the tests necessary to earn an MBA from Loyola in 1976, f) all the tests necessary to earn a bachelor’s degree in management from NIU in 1970, g) the Federal Service Entrance Examination in 1970, and h) the Post Office employment examination in 1966.)
https://chicago.suntimes.com/2021/4/23/22398028/standardized-testing-pandemic-biden-administration-gina-caneva

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— Illinois legislature considers making Juneteenth a state holiday | A look at deadly Chicago fires | US lifts pause on Johnson & Johnson vaccines
https://www.chicagotribune.com/politics/ct-the-spin-chicago-deadly-fires-vaccines-juneteenth-20210424-utcnqulnrbh2po3azcelnvctai-story.html
— Former state rep, Worth Township supervisor charged with bribery in red-light camera probe – JASON MEISNER and RAY LONG
https://www.chicagotribune.com/news/criminal-justice/ct-worth-township-john-osullivan-bribery-charges-safespeed-20210423-2myrxazvkzco7hq4csfg65grui-story.html
— Attempted extortion of Illinois elections board exec involved ‘flirtatious’ messages, demand for $3,000, letter indicates – RAY LONG and RICK PEARSON
https://www.chicagotribune.com/politics/ct-prem-illinois-state-elections-board-executive-director-online-scam-20210422-tqctghaudrg4xk4t6szrscylce-story.html

DAILY HERALD
— Suburban legislators’ ‘present’ votes temporarily halt gun legislation in Illinois House – JJ Bullock
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20210423/suburban-legislators-present-votes-temporarily-halt-gun-legislation-in-illinois-house
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: DISGUSTING, TRAGIC: 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://www.dailyherald.com/article/20210422/news/304229869

CRAIN’S CHICAGO BUSINESS
— They’re not making Republicans like they used to on the North Shore. In Chuck Percy and Mark Kirk’s old stomping grounds, the GOP rhetoric has taken a decidedly rightward turn. Fair enough—but is that a winning strategy? – GREG HINZ
https://www.chicagobusiness.com/greg-hinz-politics/theyre-not-making-republicans-they-used-north-shore
— How the state aims to get shot-shunners to take the vaccine. Local health departments are seeing declining interest in vaccines, threatening the quest for herd immunity. – STEPHANIE GOLDBERG (DIERSEN: What adverse actions will the state take against “shot-shunners?”)
https://www.chicagobusiness.com/health-care/how-state-aims-get-shot-shunners-take-vaccine

NPR ILLINOIS
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Trump-haters say “After Trump, Young Americans Are ‘More Hopeful About The Future.”
https://www.nprillinois.org/post/after-trump-young-americans-are-more-hopeful-about-future-poll-finds#stream/0

ILLINOIS REVIEW
— ROSSI: WELCOME TO AMERICA’S 2ND CIVIL WAR
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2021/04/rossi-welcome-to-americas-2nd-civil-war.html
— FILTHY RICH: ILLINOIS BILLIONAIRES GOT WEALTHIER DURING PANDEMIC
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2021/04/filthy-rich-illinois-billionaires-got-wealthier-during-pandemic.html
— MEDIA’S RACIAL NARRATIVE TARGETS WHITES, HARMS BLACKS
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2021/04/medias-racial-narrative-targets-whites-harms-blacks.html

CAPITOL FAX
— All House Republicans side with whipped up anti-vaxxers as Rep. Chesney declares “My body, my choice” during debate
https://capitolfax.com/2021/04/23/all-house-republicans-side-with-whipped-up-anti-vaxxers-as-rep-chesney-declares-my-body-my-choice-during-debate/

GOPUSA
— Leftist Mobs Supplant Government ‘By The People’
https://www.gopusa.com/?p=109379
— Cops Know Nothing About Policing: Just Leave It Up To The Woke Politicians
https://www.gopusa.com/?p=109405
— Biden’s Secretary Of State Anthony Blinken Will Allow Embassies To Fly The ‘Pride’ Flag On The Same Pole As The US Flag
https://www.gopusa.com/?p=109408

BREITBART
— George W. Bush Walks Back ‘Nativist’ Attack on GOP … Kind Of – JOHN NOLTE
https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2021/04/23/george-w-bush-walks-back-nativist-attack-gop-kind-of/
— Biden Stops Fining Illegal Aliens Who Do Not Depart U.S., Cancels Their Debt – John Binder
https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2021/04/23/biden-stops-fining-illegal-aliens-who-do-not-depart-u-s-cancels-their-debt/

TIME
— Kevin McCarthy’s Gamble on a “Big Tent” GOP – LISSANDRA VILLA (DIERSEN: Beyond outrageously, beyond tragically, with its “Big Tent” policy, the Republican Party lets Democrat plants, Libertarian plants, Green plants, Independent plants, and RINOs hold leadership positions in the party. Most commonly, they reject the traditional marriage/family, right to life, immigration, illegal drugs, and/or equal opportunity (no race or gender preference giving) planks. The “Big Tent” policy will destroy the Republican Party.)
https://time.com/5956997/kevin-mccarthys-gamble-big-tent-republican-party/

April 22 Evening Ediion

ABC7
— Illinois COVID-19 Update: IL reports 3,170 new coronavirus cases, 33 deaths
https://abc7chicago.com/health/-il-reports-3170-new-covid-19-cases-33-deaths/10537523/

— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Trump-haters use Asian-Americans to promote hatred against Trump.
https://abc7chicago.com/politics/senate-passes-asian-american-hate-crime-bill-94-1/10537838/
(FROM THE ARTICLE: “These unprovoked, random attacks and incidents are happening in supermarkets, on our streets, in takeout restaurants — basically, wherever we are,” said Democratic Sen. Mazie Hirono of Hawaii, the legislation’s lead sponsor. She said the attacks are “a predictable and foreseeable consequence” of racist and inflammatory language that has been used against Asians during the pandemic, including slurs used by former President Donald Trump.)

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— Near North hotel faces public nuisance complaint as downtown hotels see uptick in crime during the pandemic – ABDEL JIMENEZ
https://www.chicagotribune.com/business/ct-prem-biz-chicago-public-nuisance-complaint-eurostars-hotel-20210422-htim6i5w6zc55faa56skidlmme-story.html
— Chicago’s puppy mill loophole is closed | David Brown marks one year as Chicago police superintendent | It’s ‘full steam ahead’ on plans for city casino, Lightfoot says
https://www.chicagotribune.com/politics/ct-the-spin-david-brown-walkin-vaccines-20210422-magkegb3l5d3tbm3ikh45z4s64-story.html

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Ever-increasingly, drug pushers push harder drugs.
https://chicago.suntimes.com/fran-spielman-show/2021/4/22/22398143/drugs-decriminalize-expunge-pandemic-coronavirus-heroin-cocaine-kim-foxx

DAILY HERALD
— A bill to lessen penalties for possessing and selling small amounts of drugs, including heroin and cocaine, narrowly passed out of the state House Wednesday after a contentious debate. – SARAH MANSUR (DIERSEN: Ever-increasingly, drug pushers push harder drugs.)
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20210422/house-passes-bill-to-reclassify-drug-possession-in-small-amounts-as-misdemeanor

CRAIN’S CHICAGO BUSINESS
— Loyola joins growing list of colleges requiring COVID vaccines for students. The university says students who aren’t fully vaccinated by the fall semester will be unable to live in residence halls or attend on-campus classes or events. – WENDELL HUTSON
https://www.chicagobusiness.com/education/loyola-joins-growing-list-colleges-requiring-covid-vaccines-students

CHAMPAIGN/URBANA NEWS GAZETTE
— Time, legal constraints raise redistricting questions – Jim Dey
https://www.news-gazette.com/opinion/columns/jim-dey-time-legal-constraints-raise-redistricting-questions/article_cf44ffc2-1340-5c3b-beef-9edc4a41657d.html

CAPITOL FAX
— 3,170 new confirmed and probable cases; 33 additional deaths; 2,147 hospitalized; 511 in ICU; 3.8 percent average case positivity rate; 4.4 percent average test positivity rate; 123,078 average daily doses
https://capitolfax.com/2021/04/22/3170-new-confirmed-and-probable-cases-33-additional-deaths-2147-hospitalized-511-in-icu-38-percent-average-case-positivity-rate-44-percent-average-test-positivity-rate-123078-average-daily-doses/

GOPUSA
— It’s Time To Exit Public Education, Opt For Alternatives
https://www.gopusa.com/?p=109307

CONSERVATIVE HQ
— Biden Surrenders To Islamic Supremacy – George Rasley
https://www.conservativehq.org/post/biden-surrenders-to-islamic-supremacy

DAILY CALLER
— House Passes Bill To Make DC The 51st State – HENRY RODGERS
https://dailycaller.com/2021/04/22/house-passes-washington-dc-statehood-bill-make-dc-51st-state/

DAILY SIGNAL
— Keep Racist Critical Race Theory Ideology Out of K-12 Classrooms – Jonathan Butcher
https://www.dailysignal.com/2021/04/22/keep-racist-critical-race-theory-ideology-out-of-k-12-classrooms/

FEDERALIST
— Illinois Bill Would Force Health Insurers To Buy Babies For Gay And Single People. For two men or singles to wish to parent a child to whom they have a partial biological connection does not mean that they are ‘infertile.’ – Elizabeth Bauer
https://thefederalist.com/2021/04/22/illinois-law-attempts-to-redefine-infertility-to-force-insurance-to-pay-for-same-sex-couples-test-tube-babies/

FRONTPAGE MAGAZINE
— The Biden White House: A Diversity of Racists and Anti-Semites. They may look like America – but they don’t think like Americans. – David Horowitz and John Perazzo
https://www.frontpagemag.com/fpm/2021/04/biden-white-house-diversity-racists-and-anti-david-horowitz-and-john-perazzo/

LIFE NEWS
— Clarence Thomas: Liberals Don’t Want Teens Held Accountable for Murder But Abortions are Okay – MICAIAH BILGER
https://www.lifenews.com/2021/04/22/clarence-thomas-liberals-dont-want-teens-held-accountable-for-murder-but-abortions-are-okay/

NEW YORK POST
— Some Republicans (including Rodney Davis) say they don’t want to attend Biden’s first address to Congress – Emily Jacobs
https://nypost.com/2021/04/22/some-gop-pols-dont-want-to-attend-bidens-address-to-congress/

WALL STREET JOURNAL
— House Passes Bill Proposing to Make Washington, D.C., the 51st State Vote was 216-208, along party lines; critics cast legislation as Democratic power grab – Eliza Collins
https://www.wsj.com/articles/washington-d-c-statehood-gets-new-push-in-house-11619103352

NEWSWEEK
— Republican Adam Kinzinger Slams ‘Cancel Culture of the Right,’ Defends Cheney – JASON LEMON
https://www.newsweek.com/republican-adam-kinzinger-slams-cancel-culture-right-defends-cheney-1585711

April 21 Evening Edition

ABC7
— Illinois COVID-19 Update: IL reports 2,765 new coronavirus cases, 28 deaths – Eric Horng
https://abc7chicago.com/health/-il-reports-2765-new-covid-19-cases-28-deaths/10534440/

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— The unsubtle duping of Illinois voters on redistricting reform – EDITORIAL
https://www.chicagotribune.com/opinion/editorials/ct-edit-illinois-fair-map-redistricting-duped-20210421-7nwivy2w4rb4lp5a63qwvkgal4-story.html
— With all votes counted, Naperville Park Board results change: incumbent unseated and 5th female member elected – SUZANNE BAKER
https://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/naperville-sun/ct-nvs-council-park-election-results-st-20210420-4y6gxnbfobch5mpwfsnbd3aile-story.html

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: A hate-filled Republican-hating Republican-hater says “Republicans posture as party of working people.”
https://chicago.suntimes.com/columnists/2021/4/20/22394282/gop-republican-party-working-class-tax-rich-american-infrastructure-plan-jesse-jackson
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: A hate-filled Republican-hating Republican-hater says “Republicans’ outrage over Maxine Waters: Pot, meet kettle.”
https://chicago.suntimes.com/columnists/2021/4/21/22395717/maxine-waters-derek-chauvin-trial-republican-party-outrage-s-e-cupp

DAILY HERALD
— McConchie staffer reprimanded for sending political email – AP
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20210421/mcconchie-staffer-reprimanded-for-sending-political-email
— GOP puts new twist on redistricting plan – PETER HANCOCK
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20210421/gop-puts-new-twist-on-redistricting-plan
— Glendale Heights presidency decided by 2 votes; other close races seem settled – Susan Sarkauskas
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20210421/glendale-heights-presidency-decided-by-2-votes-other-close-races-seem-settled

CHAMPAIGN/URBANS NEWS GAZETTE
— Social fevers are distorting our view of history – Jim Dey
https://www.news-gazette.com/opinion/columns/jim-dey-social-fevers-are-distorting-our-view-of-history/article_c2b953c4-f589-535d-bc17-996dab931c37.html
— Illinois House committee begins review of state monuments, statues – JERRY NOWICKI
https://www.news-gazette.com/news/illinois-house-committee-begins-review-of-state-monuments-statues/article_5a62225e-8e4b-5ce9-9e21-d8119dd75590.html

FOX ILLINOIS
— 60% of college students do not feel comfortable disagreeing with professors, study shows – MATTHEW SMITH
https://foxillinois.com/news/nation-world/60-of-college-students-do-not-feel-comfortable-disagreeing-with-professors-study-shows

EFFINGHAM RADIO
— Republican Candidate Darren Bailey Raises Nearly Half Million In Race For Illinois Governor
https://www.effinghamradio.com/2021/04/21/republican-candidate-darren-bailey-raises-nearly-half-million-in-race-for-illinois-governor/

WILLIAM J KELLY
— Democrats mad Chicago Hispanics aren’t looting
https://www.williamjkelly.org/news/hispanics-toledo

ILLINOIS REVIEW
— THORNER: CRITICAL RACE THEORY, A TOOL FOR POLITICAL POWER
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2021/04/thorner-critical-race-theory-a-tool-for-political-power.html

CAPITOL FAX
— GOP trolls Pritzker on taxes, mainly his own
https://capitolfax.com/2021/04/21/gop-trolls-pritzker-on-taxes-mainly-his-own/
— 2,765 new confirmed and probable cases; 28 additional deaths; 2,191 hospitalized; 521 in ICU; 3.8 percent average case positivity rate; 4.4 percent average test positivity rate; 122,842 average daily doses
https://capitolfax.com/2021/04/21/2765-new-confirmed-and-probable-cases-28-additional-deaths-2191-hospitalized-521-in-icu-38-percent-average-case-positivity-rate-44-percent-average-test-positivity-rate-122842-average-daily-doses/
— Some local heavy-hitters are also part of a very small club of national campaign donors
https://capitolfax.com/2021/04/21/some-local-heavy-hitters-are-also-part-of-a-very-small-club-of-national-campaign-donors/

WASHINGTON TIMES
— Biden administration offers grants to teach children ‘1619 Project,’ inherent racism central to U.S. – James Varney
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2021/apr/21/biden-administration-offers-grants-teach-children-/
— Pelosi slammed after thanking George Floyd for ‘sacrificing your life for justice’ – Jessica Chasmar
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2021/apr/21/nancy-pelosi-slammed-after-thanking-george-floyd-f/

GOPUSA
— Nancy Pelosi Celebrates: ‘We Thank God!’ ‘We Thank Jesus!’ ‘Thank You George Floyd For Sacrificing Your Life…’
https://www.gopusa.com/?p=109239
— Barack Obama: ‘Jury In Minneapolis Did The Right Thing’, But ‘True Justice Requires’ More Work
https://www.gopusa.com/?p=109270

FOX BUSINESS
— Big Tech fails when it comes to online freedom as report card scolds Amazon, Twitter, Apple, Google, Facebook. Media Research Center examined free speech, transparency, bias, responsiveness and fact-checking. – Brian Flood
https://www.foxbusiness.com/media/big-tech-fails-when-it-comes-to-online-freedom-as-report-card-scolds-amazon-twitter-apple-google-facebook

NEWS BUSTERS
— Facebook Laid Groundwork for CENSORSHIP Surrounding Chauvin Verdict – Alec Schemmel
https://www.newsbusters.org/blogs/free-speech/alec-schemmel/2021/04/21/facebook-laid-groundwork-censorship-surrounding-chauvin
— Big Tech Report Card: Amazon, Twitter, Apple Earn Industry Huge ‘F’ – Heather Moon and Dan Gainor
https://www.newsbusters.org/blogs/free-speech/heather-moon/2021/04/21/big-tech-report-card-amazon-twitter-apple-earn-industry

ONE NEWS NOW
— Call continues to exit public education, opt for alternatives – Bob Kellogg, Jody Brown
https://onenewsnow.com/education/2021/04/21/call-continues-to-exit-public-education-opt-for-alternatives

FEDERALIST
— Read The Woke Propaganda These Government Schools Emailed Staff And Students After The Chauvin Conviction – Jordan Davidson
https://thefederalist.com/2021/04/21/read-the-woke-propaganda-these-government-schools-emailed-staff-and-students-after-the-chauvin-conviction/

EPOCH TIMES
— Portland Rioters Smash Windows at Starbucks, Attack Police Officer – ZACHARY STIEBER
https://www.theepochtimes.com/mkt_breakingnews/portland-rioters-smash-windows-at-starbucks-attack-police-officer_3785103.html

NEW YORK TIMES
— Seven House Republicans pledge to take no donations from major tech companies. – David McCabe
https://www.nytimes.com/2021/04/21/technology/republican-lawmakers-big-tech.html

NEWSWEEK
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Democrats and RINOs say “With Nearly Half of U.S. Farmworkers Undocumented, Ending Illegal Immigration Could Devastate Economy.”
https://www.newsweek.com/nearly-half-us-farmworkers-undocumented-ending-illegal-immigration-could-devastate-economy-1585202

April 20 Evening Edition

ABC7
— Derek Chauvin verdict: Jury finds ex-cop guilty of murder, manslaughter in George Floyd’s death – AP
https://abc7chicago.com/jury-finds-derek-chauvin-guilty-on-all-charges-%7C-live/10530621/
— Illinois COVID-19 Update: IL reports 2,587 new coronavirus cases, 9 deaths – Eric Horng
https://abc7chicago.com/health/-il-reports-2587-new-covid-19-cases-9-deaths/10531354/

NBC5
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: The more that you promote hatred against Republicans, the more that hate-filled Republican-hating Republican-haters promote you.
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/politics/bush-criticizes-gop-isolationism-anti-immigration-rhetoric/2491006/
— Repeal of $10,000 SALT Cap Could Be Paid for by Tax Audits, Democrat Proposes – Carmen Reinicke
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/business/money-report/repeal-of-10000-salt-cap-could-be-paid-for-by-tax-audits-democrat-proposes/2491016/

FOX NEWS CHICAGO
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: The more that you promote hatred against Republicans, the more that hate-filled Republican-hating Republican-haters promote you.
https://www.fox32chicago.com/news/isolationist-nativist-george-w-bush-sharply-criticizes-gop-in-rare-interview
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: DISGUSTING, TRAGIC: 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://www.fox32chicago.com/video/923914

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— Lightfoot warns looters poised to take advantage of Chauvin verdict: ‘Don’t test us.’ “We are prepared and we are ready to arrest and bring to prosecution anyone who would dare to take the dreams of our small businesses by looting,” the mayor said Tuesday morning. – Fran Spielman
https://chicago.suntimes.com/city-hall/2021/4/20/22394009/george-floyd-chauvin-trial-verdict-lightfoot-chicago-protests-looting-national-guard
— Latest twist in state electoral board mystery: Executive director to retire after he was victim of extortion attempt. Steve Sandvoss sent a letter announcing he will retire effective June 30, the chair of the Illinois State Board of Elections said Tuesday. Sandvoss was put on leave two weeks ago after reporting he was the victim of an extortion attempt that officials have refused to publicly detail. – Rachel Hinton
https://chicago.suntimes.com/elections/2021/4/20/22394229/illinois-state-elections-board-mystery-executive-director-retire-extortion-attempt-sandvoss
— Illinois officials respond to Chauvin verdict: ‘Justice is being served in Minneapolis today. Here’s a sampling of what politicians in Illinois had to say about former Minneapolis Police Officer Derek Chauvin’s conviction in the murder of George Floyd. – Rachel Hinton
https://chicago.suntimes.com/politics/2021/4/20/22394625/illinois-politicians-reaction-derek-chauvin-verdict-george-floyd

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— State Board of Elections executive director resigns after reporting online extortion attempt – RICK PEARSON
https://www.chicagotribune.com/politics/ct-illinois-elections-board-chief-resigns-20210420-bp7lcex3vfd7lc5ahvw7jpswla-story.html
— Christian rights group objects to Glenview school system’s vaccine policy, but district says it’s already granting religious waivers to employees – KAREN ANN CULLOTTA
https://www.chicagotribune.com/coronavirus/ct-covid-19-vaccine-religious-exemption-teacher-tt-20210420-vt3prkz6bbhxhcezex73dlcxga-story.html
(FROM THE ARTICLE: In an April 7 letter to District 34 Superintendent Dane Delli, Florida-based Liberty Counsel said it was “writing on behalf of six employees … who have engaged us to secure their constitutional and statutory rights not to be required to undergo COVID-19 vaccination as a condition of their employment.” “Undoubtedly, many of their colleagues have similar convictions, and we write on their behalf as well,” Liberty Counsel representatives Richard Mast and Horatio Mihet wrote. In a news release, the group called “forced vaccination” a “violation of fundamental individual, economic, and religious liberties.”)
— As Chicago braces for Chauvin trial verdict, Mayor Lori Lightfoot offers stern warning: ‘Don’t test us’ – GREGORY PRATT
https://www.chicagotribune.com/politics/ct-lori-lightfoot-warning-chauvin-verdict-20210420-bw3qjvxuzzc2vnvq7wx5pssu2u-story.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: DISGUSTING, TRAGIC: 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://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/bears/ny-marijuana-nfl-20210420-mfwcrvn735g53hak6nmpzcblga-story.html
— The polls are in: Vaccine hesitancy higher among white Republicans than any other group – CLARENCE PAGE
https://www.chicagotribune.com/columns/clarence-page/ct-column-anthony-fauci-jim-jordan-coronavirus-page-20210420-yjwavyiukjd5pl4nfpyezrwd2q-story.html

CRAIN’S CHICAGO BUSINESS
— A dozen mega-donors gave $1 of every $13 in political contributions since ’09. A new study shows the role of wealth in politics since the Supreme Court loosened restrictions on political spending. Four big Chicago names make the list: Citadel’s Ken Griffin; Richard and Elizabeth Uihlein of Uline, and media mogul Fred Eychaner. – Bloomberg
https://www.chicagobusiness.com/government/dozen-mega-donors-gave-1-very-13-political-contributions-09
— Boeing pushes back mandatory retirement for CEO. David Calhoun, now 64, will be eligible to run the plane maker until age 70. – JOHN PLETZ (DIERSEN: Constructively, the mandatory retirement age is 55 for federal employees in the Civil Service Retirement System who are Republican, White, male, and/or non-veteran.)
https://www.chicagobusiness.com/manufacturing/boeing-pushes-back-mandatory-retirement-ceo

DAILY HERALD
— Appellate court: McHenry County clerk erred by removing township abolition measure from ballot – Sam Lounsberry
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20210419/appellate-court-mchenry-county-clerk-erred-by-removing-township-abolition-measure-from-ballot
— OUTSTANDING: Glen Ellyn Fourth of July parade to return
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20210420/glen-ellyn-fourth-of-july-parade-to-return

WGN RADIO
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: DISGUSTING, TRAGIC: 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://wgnradio.com/bob-sirott/4-20-normalizing-marijuana-dispensaries-understanding-the-effects-of-cbd-more/
https://wgnradio.com/news/4-20-deals-to-satisfy-your-munchies/

WBEZ
— Kinzinger Says Withdrawing Groups From Afghanistan Is The Wrong Call
https://www.npr.org/transcripts/989015645

SPRINGFIELD STATE JOURNAL REGISTER
— Candidates for next U.S. attorney to be screened by panel appointed by Durbin, Duckworth – Dean Olsen
https://www.sj-r.com/story/news/2021/04/20/dick-durbin-tammy-duckworth-pick-committee-us-attorney-candidates/7297357002/

FOX ILLINOIS
— As California recall looks likely, hard work begins for GOP – AP
https://foxillinois.com/news/nation-world/as-california-recall-looks-likely-hard-work-begins-for-gop
(FROM THE ARTICLE: “If this is simply branded as a Republican effort the likelihood of success is very slim,” said Tim Rosales, a Republican consultant who was a senior adviser to the campaign of John Cox, a businessman who lost to Newsom in 2018 and is running again. His firm recently stopped working with Cox. Beyond Cox, the top Republicans in the race so far are former San Diego Mayor Kevin Faulconer and ex-U.S. Rep. Doug Ose, who last held office in 2005. Neither is close to a household name, though Faulconer has been barnstorming the state to raise his profile.)

NPR ILLINOIS
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Democrats crow about their success in making students Democrat operatives and Democrat dupes.
https://www.nprillinois.org/post/minnesota-students-walk-out-school-protest-racial-injustice#stream/0

CENTRAL ILLINOIS PROUD
— DISGUSTING, TRAGIC: ‘Joints for Jabs’: Activist groups give weed to vaccinated people on 4/20 – Nexstar Media
https://www.centralillinoisproud.com/news/national/joints-for-jabs-activist-groups-give-weed-to-vaccinated-people-on-4-20/

CAPITOL NEWS ILLINOIS
— Municipal leaders decry proposed cuts to local budgets – RAYMON TRONCOSO
https://www.capitolnewsillinois.com/NEWS/municipal-leaders-decry-proposed-cuts-to-local-budgets

DAILY ILLINI
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Democrats, Libertarians, Greens, Independents, and RINOs want the University of Illinois to do more to get rid of Republicans, and especially to get rid of Republicans who are Trump supporters, conservative, patriotic, White, male, older, heterosexual, married, non-poor, gun owners, Christian, Protestant, Italian American, German American, and/or those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.
https://dailyillini.com/opinions/2021/04/20/opinion-university-underserves-diversity-promise/

GLEN ELLYN FOURTH OF JULY
— GLEN ELLYN’S 4TH OF JULY PARADE
https://www.glenellyn4thofjuly.org/parade-and-fireworks

CAPITOL FAX
— Senate to require daily wristbands for access
https://capitolfax.com/2021/04/20/senate-to-require-daily-wristbands-for-access/
(FROM THE ARTICLE: Beginning today, the Senate will now provide wristbands to lobbyists and media who have tested negative for COVID and are cleared for access to Senate offices, press boxes and TV galleries. There will be a different color wristband each day. You should pick up your wristband at the table at the north entrance of the Capitol building. You can show your negative COVID test there as well. You will need to get a new wristband each day of session.)
— 2,587 new confirmed and probable cases; 9 additional deaths; 2,288 hospitalized; 522 in ICU; 3.8 percent average case positivity rate; 4.5 percent average test positivity rate; 122,531 average daily doses
https://capitolfax.com/2021/04/20/2587-new-confirmed-and-probable-cases-9-additional-deaths-2288-hospitalized-522-in-icu-38-percent-average-case-positivity-rate-45-percent-average-test-positivity-rate-122531-average-daily-doses/

AMERICAN THINKER
— The Puppy Dog Media – Steve Feinstein
https://www.americanthinker.com/articles/2021/04/the_puppy_dog_media.html

NEWSMAX
— As China Exploits Our Weaknesses, Biden Diminishes Our Strengths – Ziva Dahl
https://www.newsmax.com/zivadahl/blinken-diversity-gender-race/2021/04/20/id/1018305/

HEARTLAND INSTITUTE
— JUDICIAL ACTIVISM: THE SUPREME COURT SEEMS TO ALREADY BE LEFTIST-PACKED – Seton Motley
https://www.heartland.org/news-opinion/news/judicial-activism-the-supreme-court-seems-to-already-be-leftist-packed

EPOCH TIMES
— Dershowitz: Maxine Waters’ Tactics Similar to Those Used by Ku Klux Klan – ZACHARY STIEBER
https://www.theepochtimes.com/mkt_breakingnews/dershowitz-maxine-waters-tactics-similar-to-those-used-by-ku-klux-klan_3783973.html

TEXAS MONTHLY
— An Anti-Trump Republican Dares to Run for Congress in North Texas. Michael Wood, a Marine reserve major, believes enough voters in the Fort Worth area share his views to push him into the runoff in a very crowded field. – Jonathan Tilove (DIERSEN: Which anti-Trump Republicans will run for offices in the March 15, 2022 primary ballot in your precinct?)
https://www.texasmonthly.com/news-politics/anti-trump-republican-michael-wood-congress/

U.S. NEWS & WORLD REPORT
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: The more that you promote hatred against Republicans, the more that hate-filled Republican-hating Republican-haters promote you.
https://www.usnews.com/news/politics/articles/2021-04-20/george-w-bush-condemns-the-trump-era-republican-party

AMERICAN INDEPENDENT
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Democrats, Libertarians, Greens, Independents, and RINOs focus on moving voters to the left.
https://americanindependent.com/republican-party-bipartisanship-democrats-popular-legislation/