July 20 Evening Edition

ABC7
— Federal agents will deploy to Chicago as part of anti-violence effort; Mayor Lightfoot responds in letter to President Trump – Chuck Goudie and Barb Markoff, Christine Tressel, Ross Weidner and Cate Cauguiran
https://abc7chicago.com/politics/federal-agents-will-deploy-to-chicago-as-part-of-anti-violence-effort/6325587/

NBC5
— Lightfoot Has ‘Great Concerns’ About Possibility Trump Could Send Feds to Chicago Chicago’s top cop had a different reaction
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/lightfoot-has-great-concerns-about-possibility-trump-could-send-feds-to-chicago/2307935/

CBS2
— Protesters March From Federal Plaza Toward Trump Tower In Wake Of Report Of 175 Federal Agents Coming To Chicago
https://chicago.cbslocal.com/2020/07/20/protesters-march-from-federal-plaza-toward-trump-tower-in-wake-of-report-of-175-federal-agents-coming-to-chicago/
— In Letter, Mayor Lightfoot Urges President Trump Not To Send Federal Agents To Chicago, Saying It ‘Would Spell Disaster’
https://chicago.cbslocal.com/2020/07/20/mayor-lori-lightfoot-concerned-about-trump-possibly-deploying-federal-agents-in-chicago-thats-not-what-we-need/

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— Republicans mandate at-home COVID-19 pre-convention test for attendees as cases spike in Florida The RNC said it will pay for the “in-home” COVID-19 testing for anyone attending the Jacksonville presidential convention next month. – Lynn Sweet
https://chicago.suntimes.com/columnists/2020/7/20/21331975/republicans-mandate-home-covid-19-pre-convention-test-attendees-cases-spike-florida
— As violence skyrockets in Chicago, Trump’s ‘police state’ strategy isn’t the solution Good police work — not a police state — is essential to bringing down crime rates. But we also have the means as a city and a nation to do so much more. – Editorial
https://chicago.suntimes.com/2020/7/20/21331788/gun-violence-trump-federal-agents-shootings-chicago-portland-suntimes-editorial

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— Coronavirus in Illinois updates: 1,173 new known COVID-19 cases as Lightfoot bans indoor service at Chicago bars and city adds other restrictions
https://www.chicagotribune.com/coronavirus/ct-covid-19-pandemic-chicago-illinois-news-20200720-2bspyeyzqfe6nbvievfif7xxae-story.html
— Homeland Security making plans to deploy some 150 agents in Chicago this week, with scope of duty unknown – GREGORY PRATT and JEREMY GORNER
https://www.chicagotribune.com/news/criminal-justice/ct-chicago-police-dhs-deployment-20200720-dftu5ychwbcxtg4ltarh5qnwma-story.html
— Chicago fast-food workers join ‘Strike for Black Lives’ with march downtown – ABDEL JIMENEZ
https://www.chicagotribune.com/business/ct-biz-chicago-workers-strike-for-black-lives-20200720-i2dz3k4vyjasrl3td3wyy46dee-story.html
— The right way to remove statues – Editorial (DIERSEN: Remove statutes of Confederates today, and then tomorrow, remove statutes of those who were conservative, patriotic, Republican, American, White, male, older, heterosexual, married, non-poor, gun owners, Protestant, German American, and those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time?)
https://www.chicagotribune.com/opinion/editorials/ct-editorial-columbus-chicago-protest-lightfoot-20200720-54rhivdry5flvf5nqxpinsbssq-story.html

DAILY HERALD
— Madigan’s still in, leaving Democrats sending mixed messages about corruption probe – Marni Pyke
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20200720/madigans-still-in-leaving-democrats-sending-mixed-messages-about-corruption-probe
— DuPage allocates $1 million to promote hotels, other businesses – Robert Sanchez
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20200720/dupage-allocates-1-million-to-promote-hotels-other-businesses
— Workers protest racial inequality on day of national strike – AP
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20200720/workers-protest-racial-inequality-on-day-of-national-strike
— LGBTQ+ group condemns hateful vandalism found in Wheaton park – Katlyn Smith (DIERSEN: Anti-LGBTQ+ vandalism is used to promote LGBTQ+ activity.)
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20200720/lgbtq-group-condemns-hateful-vandalism-found-in-wheaton-park
— ‘It’s not too much to mask’: McHenry County leaders launch campaign to encourage face coverings – Kelli Duncan
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20200720/its-not-too-much-to-mask-mchenry-county-leaders-launch-campaign-to-encourage-face-coverings

CRAIN’S CHICAGO BUSINESS
— Chicago rolls back some reopening rules amid COVID rise Bars, restaurants, gyms and indoor gatherings are all affected by the city tightening up restrictions. – A.D. QUIG
https://www.chicagobusiness.com/government/chicago-rolls-back-some-reopening-rules-amid-covid-rise

JOURNAL COURIER
— Calls grow louder for speaker resignation Powerful state leader caught up in utility scheme admission – Cole Lauterbach
https://www.myjournalcourier.com/news/article/Calls-grow-louder-for-speaker-resignation-15419685.php

HERALD & REVIEW
— Charges filed against St. Louis couple who had guns outside home – ROBERT PATRICK
https://herald-review.com/news/state-and-regional/charges-filed-against-st-louis-couple-who-had-guns-outside-home/article_b7d46286-875f-5b92-9143-904d967796c3.html

WHEATON PATCH
— Anti-Gay Vandalism Found In Adams Park In Wheaton “After a successful pride month, this is a massive blow to the LGBTQ+ community,” OUTspoken Leaders said in a statement. – Lisa Marie Farver (DIERSEN: Anti-LGBTQ+ vandalism is used to promote LGBTQ+ activity.)
https://patch.com/illinois/wheaton/anti-gay-vandalism-found-adams-park-wheaton-reports

MCHENRY COUNTY BLOG
— Dems’ “Keep Mike in Office” Mantra Continues
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/07/20/dems-keep-mike-in-office-mantra-continues/
— McConchie on Pensions
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/07/20/147597/
— Postage for Jack Franks Taxpayer-Financed Puff Piece
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/07/20/postage-for-jack-franks-taxpayer-financed-puff-piece/
— Townships Labeled “A Tar Pit”
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/07/19/townships-labeled-a-tar-pit/
— Ugaste Calls for Madigan’s Resignation, Pritzker to Call Ethics Session
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/07/18/ugaste-calls-for-madigans-resignation-pritzker-to-call-ethics-session/

ILLINOIS REVIEW
— NEW TRUMP AD: YOU WON’T BE SAFE IN JOE BIDEN’S AMERICA
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2020/07/new-trump-ad-you-wont-be-safe-in-joe-bidens-america.html
— COMED $200M FINE WILL END UP HURTING ILLINOIS RESIDENTS, SAYS GOP STATE SENATE CANDIDATE ERIC WALLACE
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2020/07/comed-200m-fine-will-end-up-hurting-illinois-residents-says-gop-state-senate-candidate-eric-wallace.html

CAPITOL FAX
— 1,173 new cases, 6 additional deaths, 3.0 percent positivity rate
https://capitolfax.com/2020/07/20/1173-new-cases-6-additional-deaths-30-percent-positivity-rate/

WASHINGTON TIMES
— Allen West elected chairman of Texas GOP, vows no more ‘watered down conservatism’ – Jennifer Harper
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2020/jul/20/allen-west-elected-chairman-of-texas-gop-vows-no-m/

FOX NEWS
— Trump vows to send feds into cities facing violence, as DHS reportedly drafts Chicago deployment plan ‘We will have more federal law enforcement,’ Trump says – Andrew O’Reilly
https://www.foxnews.com/politics/trump-vows-to-send-federal-agents-dhs-chicago

GOPUSA
— Law And Order Will Win Election
https://www.gopusa.com/?p=92066

BREITBART
— Michelle Malkin, Others Assaulted by Antifa at Pro-Police Rally in Denver – ALLUM BOKHARI
https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2020/07/20/michelle-malkin-others-assaulted-by-antifa-at-pro-police-rally-in-denver/
— Donald Trump Vows Deployment of More Federal Forces in Major Cities – CHARLIE SPIERING
https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2020/07/20/donald-trump-vows-deployment-more-federal-forces-major-cities/
— Workers protest racial inequality on day of national strike – AP (DIERSEN: Fighting racial inequality is code for getting rid of Republicans, and especially for getting rid of Republicans who are law enforcement officers, Trump supporters, conservative, patriotic, White, male, older, heterosexual, married, non-poor, gun owners, Protestant, German American, draft avoiders, and/or those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.)
https://www.breitbart.com/news/thousands-to-walk-off-job-to-protest-racial-inequality/

FEDERALIST
— Teaching Robin DiAngelo’s ‘White Fragility’ Will Get You Sued Legions of ‘trainers’ holding up ‘White Fragility’ are indoctrinating government agencies, corporate workforces, and schools. People subjected to it have good grounds for a lawsuit. – Adam Mill (DIERSEN: The anti-racism training industry promotes hatred not only against Trump, but against individuals, organizations, companies, governments, and countries that are law enforcement officers, Trump supporters, conservative, patriotic, Republican, American, White, male, older, heterosexual, married, non-poor, gun owners, Protestant, German American, draft avoiders, and those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.)
https://thefederalist.com/2020/07/20/teaching-robin-diangelos-white-fragility-will-get-you-sued/

TOWNHALL
— Brace for the Backlash – Kurt Schlichter
https://townhall.com/columnists/kurtschlichter/2020/07/20/brace-for-the-backlash-n2572721

PATRIOT POST
— Democrats: Make Illegal Immigration Great Again Despite the economic devastation borne by Americans, Dems are pushing for illegals. – Arnold Ahlert
https://patriotpost.us/articles/72259-democrats-make-illegal-immigration-great-again-2020-07-20

ONE NEWS NOW
— America heading toward a bad case of the Blues A tea party activist says patriotic Americans need to stop worrying about the coronavirus and, instead, start worrying about losing their freedoms under a Democrat-run federal government. – Chad Groening, Jody Brown
https://onenewsnow.com/politics-govt/2020/07/20/america-heading-toward-a-bad-case-of-the-blues

EPOCH TIMES
— Former Rep. West Elected Texas Republican Party Chairman – ZACHARY STIEBER
https://www.theepochtimes.com/former-rep-allen-west-becomes-chairman-of-texas-gop_3430781.html
— Trump Vows to Send Federal Agents Into Cities Facing Violence President names Chicago, Detroit, New York, Baltimore, Oakland, and Philadelphia – JACK PHILLIPS
https://www.theepochtimes.com/trump-vows-to-send-federal-agents-into-cities-facing-violence_3431187.html

WASHINGTON POST
— Thousands of U.S. workers walk out in ‘Strike for Black Lives’ Organizers say economic inequality and systemic racism have only worsened since the pandemic – Jacob Bogage
https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/2020/07/20/strike-for-black-lives/

MARIETTA TIMES
— OUTSTANDING: Public turns out for ‘Back the Blue’ rally – Madeline Scarborough
https://www.mariettatimes.com/uncategorized/2020/07/public-turns-out-for-back-the-blue-rally/

KAIT8
— OUTSTANDING: ‘Back the Blue’ rally held in Myrtle Beach to show support for law enforcement – Katherine Phillips
https://www.kait8.com/2020/07/20/back-blue-rally-held-myrtle-beach-show-support-law-enforcement/

RASMUSSEN REPORTS
— Voters See Media A Lot More Eager To Help Biden Than Trump
https://www.rasmussenreports.com/public_content/politics/elections/election_2020/voters_see_media_a_lot_more_eager_to_help_biden_than_trump

July 19 Morning Edition

ABC7
— Protestors gather near Lightfoot’s Logan Square home over city’s handling of Grant Park demonstration (DIERSEN: For some Trump-haters, Lightfoot does not hate Trump enough.)
https://abc7chicago.com/protestors-stand-off-with-officers-while-demonstrating-near-lightfoots-home-/6324143/
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Trump-haters say that Biden has a double-digit lead over Trump.
https://abc7chicago.com/politics/poll-biden-has-15-point-lead-over-trump-among-registered-voters/6324286/
— AS THE DEMOCRAT PARTY’S STRANGLEHOLD ON CHICAGO TIGHTENS: Chicago weekend violence leaves 50 shot, 7 dead; 2 shot, 1 killed in Loop Man, woman shot on Wabash near Trump Tower in Loop
https://abc7chicago.com/50-shot-7-killed-in-chicago-weekend-violence-so-far/6324154/
— Black Lives Matter mural painted on Chicago’s South Side (DIERSEN: To paint a BLM mural is to promote hatred against individuals, organizations, companies, governments, and countries that are law enforcement officers, Trump supporters, conservative, patriotic, Republican, American, White, male, older, heterosexual, married, non-poor, gun owners, Protestant, German American, draft avoiders (except Joe Biden), and/or those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.)
https://abc7chicago.com/society/black-lives-matter-mural-painted-on-south-side/6323995/

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— FRONT PAGE TOP OF FOLD IN NAPERVILLE SUN: Kane County: Applications to vote-by-mail in November election being sent to registered voters as an option to in-person voting – GLORIA CASAS
https://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/elgin-courier-news/ct-nvs-vote-by-mail-dupage-kane-will-st-0719-20200717-od6xjk2mmjcj5afzzzqjgm6jti-story.html

DAILY HERALD
— OUTSTANDING: Small crowd endures heat to support police in Arlington Heights rally – Burt Constable
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20200717/small-crowd-endures-heat-to-support-police-in-arlington-heights-rally
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Only hate-filled Trump-haters use the term “lily-white.”
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20200718/constable-white-author-learned-early-how-black-lives-matter

SPRINGFIELD STATE JOURNAL REGISTER
— Outside group spending $350,000 on ads promoting Davis, bill – Bernard Schoenburg
https://www.sj-r.com/news/20200718/schoenburg-outside-group-spending-350000-on-ads-promoting-davis-bill

BLOCK CLUB CHICAGO
— Hundreds Protest On Lightfoot’s Block Day After Violent Clash Between Activists, Police Activists called on Mayor Lori Lightfoot to defund the Chicago Police, remove officers from schools and keep students learning at home when classes begin. – Kelly Bauer
https://blockclubchicago.org/2020/07/19/hundreds-protest-on-lightfoots-block-day-after-violent-clash-between-activists-police/

WASHINGTON EXAMINER
— Virus, what virus? GOP delegates raring to go to Trump’s convention – David M. Drucker
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/campaigns/virus-what-virus-gop-delegates-raring-to-go-to-trumps-convention
— Turley: Seattle councilmember ‘wants to fire white officers due to their race alone’ – Dominick Mastrangelo (DIERSEN: My Democrat superiors in the federal government wanted to fire their employees who were Republican, and especially those who were conservative, White, male, older, non-poor, gun owners, Protestant, German American, and/or those whose ancestors had been in America for a long time.)
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/turley-seattle-councilmember-wants-to-fire-white-officers-due-to-their-race-alone

FOX NEWS
— As city violence surges, liberal mayors engage in social media feuds with Trump officials President Trump has not dialed down tensions, either – Adam Shaw
https://www.foxnews.com/politics/city-violence-liberal-mayors-social-media-feuds-trump-officials
— Biden would dangerously increase illegal immigration and drug smuggling if elected president Biden would throw a giant welcome mat across our southern border for illegal immigrants – Tom Homan
https://www.foxnews.com/opinion/illegal-immigration-biden-tom-homan
— Left’s identity politics obsession – Newt Gingrich (DIERSEN: What do you say to those who are White, male, older, heterosexual, non-poor, and/or those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time who demonize, denigrate, and condemn the aforesaid to curry favor with those who despise/hate the aforesaid? What do you say to those who falsely claim to be religious, conservative, and/or Republican to give themselves standing to demonize, denigrate, and condemn the aforesaid?)
https://www.foxnews.com/opinion/lefts-identity-politics-obsession-rob-smith-newt-gingrich

BREITBART
— Senate Democrats Propose $350 Billion Reparations Measure to ‘Address Systemic Racism’ – HANNAH BLEAU (DIERSEN: Who do your critics/opponents want you to pay lots of reparations? My critics/opponents want the following to pay lots of reparations: those who are Trump supporters, conservative, patriotic, Republican, American, White, male, older, heterosexual, married, childless, non-poor, gun owners, Protestant, German American, draft avoiders (except Joe Biden), and those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.)
https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2020/07/18/senate-democrats-propose-350-billion-reparations-measure-to-address-systemic-racism/

BLAZE
— Teen Vogue article explains a new way to ‘fight systemic racism during sleep’ ‘Black Power Naps’
https://www.theblaze.com/why/black-power-naps

PJ MEDIA
— OUTSTANDING: ACT for America Plans 80 ‘Back the Blue’ Rallies in 30 States: ‘We Are a Nation of Law and Order’ – TYLER O’NEIL
https://pjmedia.com/culture/tyler-o-neil/2020/07/18/act-for-america-plans-80-back-the-blue-rallies-in-30-states-we-are-a-nation-of-law-and-order-n661145

NEW YORK TIMES
— The Real White Fragility Does the white upper class feel exhausted and oppressed by meritocracy? – Ross Douthat (DIERSEN: If you are a White male, have you had to pay the price of Affirmative Action (AA), Diversity, or Inclusion? I should write a book about White males a) who have not had to pay the price of AA, Diversity, or Inclusion and b) who serve as operatives or as dupes for those who promote AA, Diversity, or Inclusion. I would focus on those who had/have wealthy parents. I would focus on those who have never worked for Democrats.)
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/07/18/opinion/sunday/white-fragility-meritocracy.html
— 5 Ways the Coronavirus Has Changed Suburban Real Estate Thousands of New Yorkers left the city and headed to the suburbs during the pandemic, and real estate there hasn’t been the same since. – Lisa Prevost
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/07/17/realestate/coronavirus-suburbs-real-estate.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Trump-haters promote socialism.
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/07/16/business/investment-society-economic-public.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: For Trump-haters, Biden is not far enough to the left.
https://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/post-tribune/opinion/ct-ptb-davich-the-best-two-leaders-america-has-to-offer-st-0708-20200707-xv3z4d74affkjibxkswmijqosa-story.html

WASHINGTON POST
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Trump-haters say “Biden leads by double digits as coronavirus takes a toll on the president.”
https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/biden-leads-by-double-digits-as-coronavirus-takes-a-toll-on-the-president-post-abc-poll-finds/2020/07/18/8d041884-c840-11ea-b037-f9711f89ee46_story.html

FORBES
— The Diversity Employers Need To Remember: Age Diversity – Stefanie K. Johnson
https://www.forbes.com/sites/nextavenue/2020/07/19/the-diversity-employers-need-to-remember-age-diversity/

PHILADELPHIA TRIBUNE
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Hate-filled Trump-haters demonize, denigrate, and condemn Trump as being a racist.
https://www.phillytrib.com/commentary/editorials/editorial-trump-plays-into-racial-divisions/article_7c611be1-1f75-5d1f-8a95-50dfabf37ab8.html

CBS SACRAMENTO
— OUTSTANDING: Law Enforcement Supporters Rally At Sacramento City Hall – Richie Ramos
https://sacramento.cbslocal.com/2020/07/18/law-enforcement-supporters-rally-at-sacramento-city-hall/

WATERLOO CEDAR FALLS COURIER
— OUTSTANDING: County GOP plans Back the Blue events
https://wcfcourier.com/news/local/county-gop-plans-back-the-blue-events/article_b03f340b-cf21-5d92-a270-f7d30f5785e6.html

GRAND JUNCTION DAILY SENTINEL
— OUTSTANDING: Hundreds march for pro-police rally – James Burky
https://www.gjsentinel.com/news/western_colorado/hundreds-march-for-pro-police-rally/article_96799490-c947-11ea-bef3-b3ce9b847d11.html

WETV INDIANAPOLIS
— OUTSTANDING: Hoosiers rally to ‘Back the Blue’ in downtown Indianapolis – Nicole Griffin
https://www.theindychannel.com/news/local-news/hoosiers-rally-to-back-the-blue-in-downtown-indianapolis

REDDING RECORD
— OUTSTANDING: About 200 people came to the Back the Blue march in Redding in support of law enforcement.
https://www.redding.com/picture-gallery/news/2020/07/19/back-blue-marchers-came-support-law-enforcement-officers/5466669002/

KRCR TV
— OUTSTANDING: Hundreds attended “Silent No More” rally in support of local law enforcement – Daisy Caballero
https://krcrtv.com/news/local/hundreds-attended-the-localsilent-no-more-rally-in-redding-saturday

FOX 61
— OUTSTANDING: “Back The Blue” rally in Torrington held to support police in tumultuous times – Brian Didlake II
https://www.fox61.com/article/news/local/back-the-blue-rally-in-torrington-held-to-support-police-officers-thin-blue-line-police-accountability-defund/520-c385af41-36be-4478-91fa-105248234e2a

KOB 4
— OUTSTANDING: Rio Rancho rally shows support for law enforcement – Hawker Vanguard
https://www.kob.com/albuquerque-news/rio-rancho-rally-shows-support-for-law-enforcement/5799278/

ACTION NEWS NOW
— OUTSTANDING: PEOPLE IN REDDING TURN OUT FOR ‘WE BACK THE BLUE’ RALLY – Karen Alvarez
https://www.actionnewsnow.com/content/news/People-in-Redding-turn-out-for-We-Back-the-Blue-rally-571821891.html

NEW YORK MAGAZINE
— Unemployed Should ‘Find Something New,’ Urge Heirs to Fred Trump’s Fortune – Jonathan Chait (DIERSEN: Should everyone be required to disclose how much education, money, and power that their parents have/had? Neither of my outstanding parents attended college. My father was the first of his ancestors to earn a high school diploma. My mother never attended high school. My father fought type 1 diabetes from age 14, he worked in the office of a nasty chemical plant in Chicago Heights, he almost always worked second jobs to pay the family’s bills, he did not buy a new car until he was 45 in 1967 and it was a bottom of the line 2-door Chevy, and he died suddenly of heart failure in 1969 when I was 21 years old.)
https://nymag.com/intelligencer/2020/07/find-something-new-trump-donald-ivanka-unemployment.html

NEWSWEEK
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Those who want to defund police want Biden to win.
https://www.newsweek.com/trump-biden-fox-news-defund-police-1518828

July 18 Evening Edition

ABC7
— AS THE DEMOCRAT PARTY’S STRANGLEHOLD ON CHICAGO TIGHTENS: DISGUSTING, OUTRAGEOUS, RACIST: Chicago Columbus statue protest: Elected officials, activists condemn Chicago Police Department actions after Grant Park rally escalates, some hospitalized Protesters had initially gathered by Buckingham Fountain for a Black Lives Matter demonstration
https://abc7chicago.com/community-events/chicago-officials-activists-condemn-cpd-response-to-columbus-statue-protest/6323279/
(FROM THE ARTICLE: Some members of the Chicago City Council commented on the protest on Twitter. Ald. Carlos Ramirez-Rosa said, “Black and Indigenous Chicagoans and people from all across the city came together to do what our so-called progressive mayor refused and failed to do.” Ald. Daniel La Spata said, “Chicago may be the only ‘liberal’ city willing to brutalize Black and brown youth to protect a symbol of white supremacy.” At 9 a.m., several aldermen and Illinois officials gathered to condemn CPD’s response to the protest. . .United Working Families members Alderman Carlos Rosa, Ald. Byron Sigcho Lopez, Cook County Commissioner Brandon Johnson, state Rep. Delia Ramirez, state Sen. Robert Peters, and Democratic Nominee Lakesia Collins planned to attend. Supportive elected officials who are unable to attend include Ald. Rossana Rodriguez Sanchez, Ald. Daniel La Spata, and Ald. Jeanette Taylor, the statement said. Participating organizations include Black Youth Project 100, Black Lives Matter Chicago, Chi-Nations Youth Council, the Black Abolitionist Network and United Working Families. The Italian American Human Relations Foundation of Chicago also responded to the protest, saying in part “This was the work of evil minded people. They have been fueled by an educational system too lax in its reliance on a poor curriculum re the education of the legacy of Columbus, and abetted by the majority of the media who refuse to question the baseless revisionist history of the Columbus saga.” When asked for a comment from the mayor, a spokesman for Lightfoot’s office pointed to a Twitter thread. In it, Lightfoot said “I unequivocally support and will always fight for the rights of individuals to peacefully protest on any issue. The history and stories of the lives of Indigenous People here in Chicago need to be lifted up and celebrated. There is a dialogue that must be had to honestly confront the deeply ingrained history of racism and discrimination that has subjected Black, Indigenous and other communities of color in our city and our nation for too long.” She went on to say her team has been developing a plan to engage in a comprehensive review of the city’s public icons to identify what should change and where new monuments and icons should be erected. She said more details are coming. Some protesters came with frozen water bottles, rocks, bottles, cans and other gear to throw at officers, Lightfoot said. “People in the crowd also threw fireworks and other incendiary devices at police, causing injury in several cases. These violent acts are unacceptable and put everyone at risk,” LIghtfoot said. She also noted there have been several reports of police using excessive force. “These are also unacceptable,” she said. “This is a difficult moment in our history. I know Chicagoans are frustrated and impatient for change. It is my sincere hope that we can strike the right balance to ensure people can rightfully express themselves & their First Amendment rights, but do so in a way that does not put anyone’s physical safety at risk. That would be consistent with our long history of peaceful protest.” Anyone whom the police has mistreated should file a complaint through the Chicago Civilian Office of Police Accountability or by dialing 311, Lightfoot said.)
— AS THE DEMOCRAT PARTY’S STRANGLEHOLD ON CHICAGO TIGHTENS: DISGUSTING, OUTRAGEOUS, RACIST: Chicago weekend violence leaves 36 shot, 6 dead; pregnant woman, teens hurt
https://abc7chicago.com/36-shot-6-killed-in-chicago-weekend-violence/6323204/
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Hate-filled Trump-hates say “64% of Americans distrust Trump on COVID-19.”
https://abc7chicago.com/politics/64%25-of-americans-distrust-trump-on-covid-19-abc-news-poll-shows/6321720/
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Hate-filled Trump-haters promote a hate-filled Trump-hater’s book.
https://abc7chicago.com/politics/mary-trump-book-already-nearing-1-million-sales/6321838/
— Coronavirus Illinois: IL reports 1,276 COVID-19 cases, 18 deaths as state sets testing record for 3rd day in a row
https://abc7chicago.com/coronavirus-illinois-chicago-covid-19-quarantine/6323593/

NBC5
— Illinois Sets Another Single-Day Coronavirus Testing Record, Reports 1,276 New Cases
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/coronavirus/illinois-sets-another-single-day-coronavirus-testing-record-reports-1276-new-cases/2307412/
— US Virus Updates: US Reaches Single-Day High of New Cases; Schools Unlikely to Open in Fall
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/coronavirus/us-virus-updates-us-reaches-single-day-high-of-new-cases-schools-unlikely-to-open-in-fall/2307330/

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— AS THE DEMOCRAT PARTY’S STRANGLEHOLD ON CHICAGO TIGHTENS: DISGUSTING, OUTRAGEOUS, RACIST: Activists, elected officials call on Lightfoot to take down Columbus statue after confrontations at Grant Park – MADELINE BUCKLEY
https://www.chicagotribune.com/news/breaking/ct-protesters-attempt-topple-columbus-statue-20200718-hbxh775cfzg5vcbt6yslom5ika-story.html
— AS THE DEMOCRAT PARTY’S STRANGLEHOLD ON CHICAGO TIGHTENS: DISGUSTING, OUTRAGEOUS, RACIST: Activists, elected officials urge Lightfoot to take down Columbus statue after confrontations at Grant Park. Mayor says city reviewing ‘public icons.’ – MADELINE BUCKLEY
https://www.chicagotribune.com/news/breaking/ct-protesters-attempt-topple-columbus-statue-20200718-hbxh775cfzg5vcbt6yslom5ika-story.html

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— Madigan might be wise to step down — but, first, shame on ComEd The power company admitted to using lobbyists to shower jobs, contracts and payoffs for the purpose of gaining favor with Madigan, who denies any wrongdoing, but, at minimum, is standing in a bad storm. – Editorial
https://chicago.suntimes.com/2020/7/18/21328462/madigan-implicated-comed-federal-prosecutors-statement-facts-bribery-springfield
— Trader Joe’s asked to remove ‘racist packaging’ food names Petition urges grocer to rename ethnic food brands, including Trader José’s, Trader Ming’s.
https://chicago.suntimes.com/2020/7/18/21329658/trader-joes-racist-packaging

DAILY HERALD
— It can be denied no longer: Speaker Madigan must go – Editorial
https://www.dailyherald.com/discuss/20200718/editorial-it-can-be-denied-no-longer-speaker-madigan-must-go
— Who got the most PPP money in Fox Valley: Oberweis Dairy, more – Susan Sarkauskas
https://www.dailyherald.com/business/20200718/who-got-the-most-ppp-money-in-fox-valley-oberweis-dairy-more
— Some of the businesses that got the most PPP money in DuPage – Marie Wilson
https://www.dailyherald.com/business/20200718/some-of-the-businesses-that-got-the-most-ppp-money-in-dupage

WBBM
— Pat O’Brien Seeks To Unseat State’s Attorney Kim Foxx, Wants More ‘Criminals’ Prosecuted Instead Of Out On Bond – CRAIG DELLIMORE
https://wbbm780.radio.com/articles/at-issue-pat-obrien-seeks-to-unseat-kim-foxx

GALESBURG REGISTER MAIL
— Calls grow for Madigan to resign – Doug Finke
https://www.galesburg.com/news/20200718/calls-grow-for-madigan-to-resign

FOX ILLINOIS
— ‘Black Lives’ mural outside Trump Tower defaced for 3rd time – AP
https://foxillinois.com/news/nation-world/black-lives-mural-outside-trump-tower-defaced-for-3rd-time

NAPERVILLE COMMUNITY TELEVISION
— Small Protest in Downtown Naperville – Aysha Ashley Househ
https://www.nctv17.com/news/small-protest-in-downtown-naperville/

ILLINOIS FAMILY INSTITUTE
— COVID Cases Rise, Media Blames Churches – Christine Misner
https://illinoisfamily.org/media/covid-cases-rise-media-blames-churches/

WASHINGTON TIMES
— Two-thirds of voters now believe major news organizations have political agenda – Jennifer Harper (DIERSEN: Ever-increasingly, the mainstream news media serves as operatives or dupes for the Democrat Party, Libertarian Party, Green Party, RINOs, BLMers, LGBTQers, foreign countries, and other Trump-haters.)
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2020/jul/18/two-thirds-of-voters-now-believe-major-news-organi/

FOX NEWS
— Biden campaign staffer mocked cops as worse than ‘pigs,’ called for defunding police The Biden team isn’t disavowing Sara Pearl’s since-deleted posts – Gregg Re
https://www.foxnews.com/politics/biden-campaign-official-mocked-cops-as-worse-than-pigs

GOPUSA
— Leftist Protests More Sacred Than Church Services
https://www.gopusa.com/?p=92023

UNITED PATRIOT NEWS
— Imagining an America without police – United Patriot News
https://www.unitedpatriotnews.com/general/imagining-an-america-without-police/

MEDIA RESEARCH CENTER
— Telemundo Hails AOC For Wanting The Rich to Pay Illegals, Shades Bezos – Kathleen Krumhansl
https://www.newsbusters.org/blogs/latino/kathleen-krumhansl/2020/07/18/telemundo-hails-aoc-wanting-rich-pay-illegals-shades

TOWNHALL
— Some Flaky Bush Republicans Are Backing Joe. What Else is New in Washington? – Darin Selnick
https://townhall.com/columnists/darinselnick/2020/07/18/some-flaky-bush-republicans-are-backing-joe-what-else-is-new-in-washington-n2572694

CHRISTIAN POST
— Explaining and responding to ‘cancel culture’ Explaining and responding to ‘cancel culture’ – Jim Denison (DIERSEN: Who takes the lead in canceling people in your neighborhood, in your precinct, in your municipal district, in your municipality, in your county district, in your county, in Illinois, and in the organizations that you are a member of? I should write a book about those who take the lead in canceling people in my neighborhood, in my precinct, in Wheaton’s West District, in Wheaton, in DuPage County’s 4th District, in DuPage County, in Illinois, in the Milton Township Republican Organization, DuPage County Republican Central Committee, Illinois Republican Party, and Wheaton Chamber of Commerce.)
https://www.christianpost.com/voices/explaining-and-responding-to-cancel-culture.html

THE HILL
— How real is reverse discrimination? – JONATHAN TURLEY (DIERSEN: Democrats and RINOs use Affirmative Action, Diversity, Inclusion, and up-or-out, otherwise known as political affiliation discrimination, reverse discrimination, and age discrimination, to get rid of Republicans, and especially to get rid of Republicans who are Trump supporters, conservative, White, male, older, Protestant, German American, draft avoiders, and those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time. I should write a book about the aforesaid Democrats and RINOs. I would focus on those who have/had lots of religious, government, political, and/or financial clout in Illinois, DuPage County, Milton Township, and Wheaton. I would focus on those who are/were leaders of the Illinois Republican Party, DuPage County Republican Central Committee, Milton Township Republican Organization, TAPROOT Republicans of Illinois, Wheaton Chamber of Commerce, Illinois Center Right Coalition, American Association of Political Consultants Midwest Chapter, GAO, IRS, and Post Office.)
https://thehill.com/opinion/civil-rights/507941-how-real-is-reverse-discrimination

NBC NEWS
— Corporate ads said Black Lives Matter. But the industry creating them is nearly all White. – Christopher Boulton (DIERSEN: Democrats and RINOs use BLM to get rid of Republicans, and especially to get rid of Republicans who are Trump supporters, conservative, White, male, older, Protestant, German American, draft avoiders, and those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.)
https://www.nbcnews.com/think/opinion/corporate-ads-said-black-lives-matter-industry-creating-them-nearly-ncna1231540

NEW YORK POST
— For left-wing purists, moderates — not conservatives — are the true enemy – Kevin D. Williamson
https://nypost.com/2020/07/18/for-left-wing-purists-moderates-are-the-true-enemy/

MARKET WATCH
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Hate-filled Trump-haters blame Trump for “COVID-19 discrimination” against Asians and against Blacks.
https://www.marketwatch.com/story/why-asian-and-black-americans-continue-to-experience-covid-19-related-discrimination-and-what-you-can-do-about-it-2020-07-10

WASHINGTON MONTHLY
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: A hate-filled Republican-hater promotes hatred against Republicans.
https://washingtonmonthly.com/2020/07/17/the-gops-self-perpetuating-racist-wheel-of-death/

NEWSWEEK
— America Was Not Conceived in Racism – RYAN P. WILLIAMS
https://www.newsweek.com/america-was-not-conceived-racism-opinion-1518091
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: A hate-filled Trump-hater says “Trump Stokes ‘Defund Police’ Fears in New Tough-on-Crime Campaign Message.”
https://www.newsweek.com/trump-stokes-defund-police-fears-new-tough-crime-campaign-message-1518783

GUARDIAN
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: A hate-filled Trump-hater says “Trump’s embrace of Goya is another cynical attempt to use Hispanics as props.”
https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2020/jul/18/trump-goya-hispanic-election-joshua-rivera

July 17 Evening Edition

ABC7
— Gov. JB Pritzker joins calls for Mike Madigan’s resignation if ComEd corruption ties confirmed – Craig Wall and Stacey Baca
https://abc7chicago.com/mike-madigan-comed-news-com-ed/6322416/
— ComEd to pay $200M in federal bribery investigation; Illinois House Speaker Mike Madigan implicated in charge US Attorney John Lausch, Jr. spoke on case Friday – Chuck Goudie and Barb Markoff, Christine Tressel and Ross Weidne
https://abc7chicago.com/madigan-implicated-in-federal-bribery-charge-/6321771/
— DISGUSTING, TRAGIC: Protesters vandalize Christopher Columbus Statue in Grant Park (DIERSEN: This is a hate crime.)
https://abc7chicago.com/community-events/chicago-police-respond-to-large-protest-by-columbus-statue/6322723/

NBC5
— Virus Updates: US Reaches Single-Day High of New Cases for 2nd Day – Mike Stobbe and Nicky Forster
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/coronavirus/virus-updates-military-helps-overwhelmed-california-hospitals-hearing-set-for-michigan-bar-tied-to-outbreak/2306619/

CBS2
— DISGUSTING, TRAGIC: Protesters Try To Tear Down Columbus Statue In Chicago’s Grant Park (DIERSEN: This is a hate crime.)
https://chicago.cbslocal.com/2020/07/17/protesters-chicago-grant-park-columbus-statue/

WGN TV
— Large protest erupts at Christopher Columbus statue in Grant Park (DIERSEN: This is a hate-crime.)
https://wgntv.com/news/chicago-news/large-protest-erupts-at-christopher-columbus-statue-in-grant-park/

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— Attempt to topple Christopher Columbus statue in Chicago’s Grant Park – ALICE YIN (DIERSEN: This is a hate crime.)
https://www.chicagotribune.com/news/breaking/ct-chicago-police-christopher-columbus-protest-20200718-ea62bmy6ujgh7cbeofrpwbakse-story.html
— Michael Madigan’s future is on the brink even without him being charged The conduct the feds attribute to ‘Public Official A’ is so outrageous maybe we can seriously think about forcing the powerful Illinois House speaker to resign without waiting for him to be charged. – Mark Brown
https://chicago.suntimes.com/opinion/2020/7/17/21329025/michael-madigan-michael-mcclain-comed-commonwealth-edison
— ‘Velvet Hammer’ takes a pounding — friends and foes tell Madigan to resign in wake of ComEd bribery case “People who are in public service need to live up to the integrity of the job that they’re asked to do,” Gov. J.B. Pritzker said. “And so if it turns out that these things are true, he’s going to have to resign.” – Mitchell Armentrout
https://chicago.suntimes.com/politics/2020/7/17/21329133/mike-madigan-resign-comed-reaction-illinois-general-assembly-house
— Looks like U.S. attorney has Madigan in his sights But prosecutor may need some folks to flip on Madigan or find a paper trail that leads to Madigan’s door. – Rich Miller
https://chicago.suntimes.com/columnists/2020/7/17/21328966/rich-miller-michael-madigan-john-lausch-comed-suntimes

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— Federal investigation draws closer to Madigan as ComEd will pay $200 million fine in alleged bribery scheme; Pritzker says speaker ‘must resign’ if allegations true – DAN HINKEL, RICK PEARSON, ALICE YIN, MEGAN CREPEAU and ANNIE SWEENEY
https://www.chicagotribune.com/politics/ct-comed-madigan-investigation-fine-20200717-y6w2givqzrcyvafyjny7fjw434-story.html
— Coronavirus in Illinois updates: 1,384 new known COVID-19 cases reported as state sets testing record for 2nd day in a row; CPS proposes a ‘hybrid-learning model’ for fall
https://www.chicagotribune.com/coronavirus/ct-covid-19-pandemic-chicago-illinois-news-20200717-hqn6iairarh5hnjrembyap4kyy-story.html
— President Trump calls Chicago, New York ‘stupidly run’ when Fox News host asked about violent crime in both cities – LISA DONOVAN
https://www.chicagotribune.com/politics/ct-trump-calls-chicago-stupidly-run-city-20200717-wudjgyaifzcqxjemsgr2u63dhm-story.html
— Time to step down, Mr. Speaker – Editorial
https://www.chicagotribune.com/opinion/editorials/ct-edit-madigan-comed-corruption-bribery-20200717-4wbzut7qznfwrl4njlm6wry4xy-story.html

DAILY HERALD
— Democrats blast Cronin over naming Tornatore to fill DiCianni’s committee chair role – Robert Sanchez
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20200717/democrats-blast-cronin-over-naming-tornatore-to-fill-diciannis-committee-chair-role
— Latest reports show COVID-19 fundraising challenges in 14th District race – James Fuller
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20200717/latest-reports-show-covid-19-fundraising-challenges-in-14th-district-race
— Attorney who worked at DuPage courthouse while awaiting COVID-19 test result causes a stir – Charles Keeshan and Susan Sarkauskas
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20200717/attorney-who-worked-at-dupage-courthouse-while-awaiting-covid-19-test-result-causes-a-stir

CRAIN’S CHICAGO BUSINESS
— Pritzker hits Madigan as embattled speaker denies misconduct The pressure is building on the longtime Democratic House leader as federal agents subpoena his offices. – GREG HINZ
https://www.chicagobusiness.com/greg-hinz-politics/pritzker-hits-madigan-embattled-speaker-denies-misconduct

FOX ILLINOIS
— State officials respond to federal investigation that implicates Madigan
https://foxillinois.com/news/local/state-officials-respond-to-federal-investigation-that-implicates-madigan

ILLINOIS REVIEW
— IL GOP CHAIRMAN CALLS FOR SPEAKER MADIGAN TO RESIGN AMIDST FEDERAL ETHICS SCANDAL
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2020/07/il-gop-chairman-calls-for-speaker-madigan-to-resign-amidst-federal-ethics-scandal-.html
— IVES RESPONDS TO PRITZKER/MADIGAN SCANDAL. CASTEN REMAINS SILENT.
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2020/07/ives-responds-to-pritzkermadigan-scandal-casten-remains-silent.html
— IL CONGRESSIONAL DELEGATION COMMENTS ON CORRUPTION SCANDAL SURROUNDING SPEAKER MADIGAN AND GOVERNOR PRITZKER
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2020/07/il-congressional-delegation-comments-on-corruption-scandal-surrounding-speaker-madigan-and-governor-.html

CAPITOL FAX
— ILGOP responds: “This is unprecedented”
https://capitolfax.com/2020/07/17/ilgop-responds-this-is-unprecedented/
— Pritzker: “If these allegations of wrongdoing by the speaker are true, there is no question that he will have betrayed the public trust and he must resign”
https://capitolfax.com/2020/07/17/pritzker-if-these-allegations-of-wrongdoing-by-the-speaker-are-true-there-is-no-question-that-he-will-have-betrayed-the-public-trust-and-he-must-resign/

GOPUSA
— Millionaires For Humanity: Tax Us! Tax Us! Tax Us!
https://www.gopusa.com/?p=91848

RUSH LIMBAUGH
— What’s Really Behind Mask Mandate Mania?
https://www.rushlimbaugh.com/daily/2020/07/17/whats-really-behind-mask-mandate-mania/

BREITBART
— Kris Kobach: Even Talk of Amnesty Drives Up Illegal Immigration – Robert Kraychik
https://www.breitbart.com/radio/2020/07/17/kris-kobach-even-talk-of-amnesty-drives-up-illegal-immigration/
— Mike Pence Warns of Biden’s Turn to Socialism: ‘It Looks to Me like Bernie Won’ – CHARLIE SPIERING
https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2020/07/17/mike-pence-warns-bidens-turn-socialism-looks-bernie-won/
— Illegal Immigration’s Drain on U.S. Hospitals Spikes in Recent Months – JOHN BINDER
https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2020/07/17/illegal-immigrations-drain-on-u-s-hospitals-spikes-in-recent-months/

BLAZE
— BEYOND OUTRAGEOUS: Joe Biden vows to completely outlaw new production of gas-powered cars if elected – PHIL SHIVER
https://www.theblaze.com/news/biden-outlaw-gas-powered-cars

NEWSMAX
— Poll: Ageism Is Rampant
https://www.newsmax.com/Health/health-news/ageism-senior-citizens-aging/2020/07/17/id/977711/

TOWNHALL REVIEW
— The Cancel Culture Adds to Its List of Victims
http://townhallreview.com/2020/07/the-cancel-culture-adds-to-its-list-of-victims/

THE HILL
— Why America has to avoid amnesty – MICHAEL HOWELL
https://thehill.com/opinion/immigration/507853-why-america-has-to-avoid-amnesty

WASHINGTON POST
— Defense secretary effectively bans Confederate flags from military bases while rejecting ‘divisive symbols’ – Dan Lamothe (DIERSEN: According to Democrats, the American flag is a “divisive symbol.’)
https://www.washingtonpost.com/national-security/confederate-flag-military-bases-ban/2020/07/17/301e9b48-c832-11ea-a9d3-74640f25b953_story.html

WALL STREET JOURNAL
— Exelon Unit to Pay $200 Million to Settle Bribe Case Involving Illinois House Speaker Associates of long-serving Speaker Michael Madigan received jobs, contracts, ComEd admits – Joe Barrett
https://www.wsj.com/articles/exelon-unit-to-pay-200-million-to-settle-bribe-case-involving-illinois-house-speaker-11595007263

NEWSWEEK
— After Reparations Study Suggests $151 Million for Each African American, Experts Say Money Alone Isn’t Enough – JACOB JARVIS
https://www.newsweek.com/reparations-slavery-cost-more-just-money-1518649

SALON
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Constructively, Democrat states have declared war on Republican states, Democrat counties have declared war on Republican counties, Democrat townships have declared war on Republican townships, and Democrat municipalities have declared war on Republican municipalities. For their self-defense, Republicans are buying more and more and more firearms and ammunition.
https://www.salon.com/2020/07/17/desperate-trump-and-republicans-will-try-to-win-2020-by-declaring-war-on-the-cities/

GOVERNMENT EXECUTIVE
— Blacks in Government President Seeks to Boost Recruiting, Mentoring and Advocacy at Federal Agencies – COURTNEY BUBLÉ (DIERSEN: How soon, if not already, will all federal employees be one or more of the following: Democrat, Libertarian, Green, RINO, liberal, moderate, non-White, female, younger, LGBTQ, veteran, non-Protestant, non-German American, disabled, recent immigrant, etc.?)
https://www.govexec.com/workforce/2020/07/blacks-government-president-seeks-boost-recruiting-mentoring-and-advocacy-federal-agencies/166815/

RASMUSSEN REPORTS
— 63% Say Most News Organizations Are Politically Biased
https://www.rasmussenreports.com/public_content/politics/general_politics/july_2020/63_say_most_news_organizations_are_politically_biased
(FROM THE ARTICLE: Democrats (42%), however, are far less likely than Republicans (87%) and voters not affiliated with either major party (63%) to believe most news organizations are politically biased.)

ZILLOW
— FOR SALE: 801 Golf Lane, Wheaton – $435,000
https://www.zillow.com/wheaton-il/X1-SS1apc9gppw622z_3o1g1_sse/4447746_zpid/

July 17 Morning Edition

ABC7
— Gov. JB Pritzker files lawsuit seeking face mask order for Illinois schools – AP
https://abc7chicago.com/education/pritzker-lawsuit-seeks-face-mask-order-for-illinois-schools/6321112/

NBC5
— ‘Hey, Karen’: Lightfoot Tells White House Press Secretary to Watch Her Mouth White House press secretary Kaleigh McEnany said Monday Lightfoot is doing a “very poor job” at protecting the streets of Chicago
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/national-international/hey-karen-lightfoot-tells-white-house-press-secretary-to-watch-her-mouth/2306478/
— Mail Could Be Delayed as New Postal Boss Pushes Cost-Cutting The memo cites deep revenue losses from a decade-long decline in mail deliveries that has been exacerbated by the coronavirus pandemic – Matthew Daly
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/national-international/mail-could-be-delayed-as-new-postal-boss-pushes-cost-cutting/2306017/

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— FRONT PAGE TOP OF FOLD WITH BIG COLOR PICTURE: DISGUSTING, TRAGIC: Pot pushers push pot.
https://www.chicagotribune.com/marijuana/illinois/ct-illinois-marijuana-hemp-greenhouse-20200717-7a52vspkzzhwzgplxg2f56fvfy-story.html
— Democrats in 3 closely watched Illinois congressional races have distinct money advantage over GOP rivals, records show – RICK PEARSON
https://www.chicagotribune.com/politics/ct-illinois-congressional-campaigns-finance-20200717-imrp2hqjnvg4ppscw6tsu5w6e4-story.html
— Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot calls White House spokeswoman Kayleigh McEnany ‘Karen’ in latest round of vitriol
https://www.chicagotribune.com/politics/ct-chicago-mayor-lori-lightfoot-calls-kayleigh-mcenany-karen-20200717-jiepxhfdjrba3ivuhqu5it6nq4-story.html
— Speaker Madigan dings Trump on ethics. Fine. But how about a mirror? – Editorial
https://www.chicagotribune.com/opinion/editorials/ct-edit-madigan-corruption-investigation-trump-stone-20200716-x6tbm6hqzfdltefrxok5a6snaa-story.html
— USA Today says column by White House trade adviser Peter Navarro criticizing Dr. Anthony Fauci didn’t meet its fact-checking standards – AP (DIERSEN: According to my critics/opponents, all government and political news and commentary falls short of their standards except for the government and political news and commentary that they put out or bless.)
https://www.chicagotribune.com/coronavirus/ct-nw-ct-nw-anthony-fauci-peter-navarro-20200716-ltwxsgsszbhpjas6hbw5tu2z5y-story.html
— FRONT PAGE TOP OF FOLD: Illinois Wesleyan University drops religion, French, Italian and anthropology, over objections of alumni and faculty. Other liberal arts programs will be altered. – ELYSSA CHERNEY (DIERSEN: All the courses that I took at NIU 1969-1970, UIC in 1971, Loyola 1972-1976, DePaul 1976-1980, Roosevelt 1980-1981, and IIT 1992-1997 were “career-oriented.”)
https://www.chicagotribune.com/news/ct-illinois-wesleyan-university-liberal-arts-program-cuts-20200716-yo337lghgrdmnpdl4xhfarzqe4-story.html
(FROM THE ARTICLE: Illinois Wesleyan University, a small college historically known for its liberal arts programs, will stop offering degrees in religion, anthropology, French and Italian as part of an effort to adapt to growing student demand for career-oriented classes. The university’s board of trustees on Thursday unanimously approved the cuts, which will affect the jobs of nine faculty members. The board also voted to alter the sociology, music and philosophy departments, possibly by incorporating more interdisciplinary collaboration.)

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— Some clients of high-end Chicago brothel have ties to law enforcement, government: court filing Jessica Nesbitt, who allegedly ran the business, is balking at giving prosecutors her customers’ names, given their “positions of prestige in the community.” – Jon Seidel
https://chicago.suntimes.com/crime/2020/7/16/21326979/some-clients-high-end-chicago-brothel-have-ties-law-enforcement-government-court-filing

DAILY HERALD
— Black Lives Matter demonstrators call out Dist. 211 – Mark Welsh (DIERSEN: How soon, if not already, will your school district surrender to BLM and to LBGTQ and officially agree to crank out hate-filled students who are full of hatred not only against Trump, but against individuals, organizations, companies, governments, and countries that are law enforcement officers, Trump supporters, conservative, patriotic, Republican, American, White, male, older, heterosexual, married, non-poor, gun owners, Protestant, German American, draft avoiders, and those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time?)
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20200716/black-lives-matter-demonstrators-call-out-dist-211
— Act helps assure reliable local news – Dean Ridings (DIERSEN: GOPUSA ILLINOIS emails continue to keep Illinois Republicans up to date.)
https://www.dailyherald.com/discuss/20200717/act-helps-assure-reliable-local-news
(FROM THE ARTICLE: Now, Congress will get the opportunity to pass a relief measure that protects your access to trustworthy local news, helps grow local businesses through ads placed in local news media — and rewards you for subscribing to a newspaper like this one. The Local Journalism Sustainability Act, introduced on Thursday, is a bipartisan bill co-sponsored by U.S. Representatives Ann Kirkpatrick, a Democrat from Arizona, and Dan Newhouse, a Republican from Washington state. In brief, the legislation provides for tax credits for subscribing to a local newspaper, payroll credit for paying journalists who provide local news, and credit for advertising in local newspapers and local media. This act responds to the insidious way the pandemic has deeply damaged American communities in a malevolent cycle.)

CRAIN’S CHICAGO BUSINESS
— Feds charge ComEd with bribery The utility admits to paying associates of Speaker Madigan to influence legislation in Springfield. – STEVE DANIELS
https://www.chicagobusiness.com/utilities/feds-charge-comed-bribery

WTTW
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: DISGUSTING, TRAGIC: Democrats want minorities to be pot pushers.
https://news.wttw.com/2020/07/16/holdup-delaying-people-color-profiting-legal-pot

WBBM
— Lightfoot Calls Trump Press Secretary ‘Karen’ And Tells Her, ‘Watch Your Mouth’
https://wbbm780.radio.com/articles/lightfoot-to-trump-press-aide-watch-your-mouth

FOX ILLINOIS
— Barr says US now overly reliant on Chinese goods, services – AP
https://foxillinois.com/news/nation-world/barr-says-us-now-overly-reliant-on-chinese-goods-services
— Mary Trump book already nearing 1 million sales – AP
https://foxillinois.com/news/entertainment/mary-trump-book-already-nearing-1-million-sales
— Pelosi urges Trump to ‘ask for directions’ on virus crisis (DIERSEN: Of course, my critics/opponents want me to ask them for directions a) on which articles that I should link to in GOPUSA ILLINOIS emails and b) on what comments that I should make on those articles. Because I refuse to serve as one of their operatives or as one of their dupes, they focus on a) stopping me from sending out the emails and b) stopping everyone from reading the emails. I should write a book about my critics/opponents. Better yet, I should sue them.)
https://foxillinois.com/news/nation-world/senate-democrats-seek-aid-for-black-americans-in-virus-bill

NPR ILLINOIS
— Sales Of Guns To First Time Owners Rise Amid COVID-19 Pandemic – CHRIS ARNOLD (DIERSEN: Ever-increasingly, hate-filled Trump-haters promote hatred against those who are law enforcement officers, Trump supporters, conservative, patriotic, Republican, American, White, male, older, heterosexual, married, non-poor, gun owners, Protestant, German American, draft avoiders, and those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.)
https://www.nprillinois.org/post/sales-guns-first-time-owners-rise-amid-covid-19-pandemic#stream/0

ELMHURST PATCH
— Is Elmhurst Politician Right On Police Defunding Claim? County board member says Elmhurst’s Pete DiCianni is wrong when he says she supports defunding police. – David Giuliani
https://patch.com/illinois/elmhurst/elmhurst-politician-right-police-defunding-claim

MCHENRY COUNTY BLOG
— Com Ed Admits Bribery to Influence Legislation
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/07/17/com-ed-admits-bribery-to-influence-legislation/
— Sheriff Looking at Lakewood Text Instructions to Police
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/07/17/sheriff-looking-at-lakewood-text-instructions-to-police/
— Thinking Outside the Mass Transit Farebox: Enlist Uber, Lyft
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/07/17/thinking-outside-the-mass-transit-farebox-enlist-uber-lyft/
— Knights of Columbus Take Offense at Attacks on Catholic Statues
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/07/17/knights-of-columbus-take-offense-at-attacks-on-catholic-statues/
— IL-06/IL-14: Underwood and Casten Have over $3 Million in the Bank for the Fall *UPDATE: Jim Oberweis Statement on Q2 Fundraising*
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/07/16/il-06-il-14-underwood-and-casten-have-over-3-million-in-the-bank-for-the-fall/

ILLINOIS LEAKS
— Governor Pritzker admits doubt on authority to issue executive orders – KIRK ALLEN
https://edgarcountywatchdogs.com/2020/07/governor-pritzker-admits-doubt-on-authority-to-issue-executive-orders/

ILLINOIS FAMILY INSTITUTE
— Leftists Canceling and Cannibalizing Their Own – Laurie Higgins (DIERSEN: I should write a book about those who falsely paint themselves as being religious, conservative, and/or Republican to give themselves standing to destroy individuals, organizations, companies, and governments that are religious, conservative, and/or Republican. I would focus on those who have lots of religious, government, political, and/or financial clout in Wheaton, Milton Township, DuPage County, and Illinois. I would focus on past and present leaders of the Milton Township Republican Organization, DuPage County Republican Central Committee, Illinois Republican Party, Wheaton, Milton Township, DuPage County, Illinois, TAPROOT Republicans of Illinois, Wheaton Chamber of Commerce, Illinois Center Right Coalition, American Association of Political Consultants Midwest Chapter, etc.)
https://illinoisfamily.org/marriage/leftists-canceling-and-cannibalizing-their-own/

ILLINOIS REVIEW
— COMED TO PAY $200M TO END INVESTIGATION INTO BRIBERY SCHEME WITH IL HOUSE SPEAKER
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2020/07/comed-to-pay-200m-to-end-investigation-into-bribery-scheme-with-il-house-speaker.html
— WHY US ELECTION BOILS DOWN TO A CHOICE BETWEEN TRUMP OR SOCIAL ANARCHY
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2020/07/why-us-election-boils-down-to-a-choice-between-trump-or-social-anarchy.html

CAPITOL FAX
— ComEd agrees to pay $200 million to resolve federal criminal investigation that implicates Speaker Madigan
https://capitolfax.com/2020/07/17/comed-agrees-to-pay-200-million-to-resolve-federal-criminal-investigation-that-implicates-speaker-madigan/
— Feds asked assessor for information on Pritzker’s property tax break as well as several others
https://capitolfax.com/2020/07/17/feds-asked-assessor-for-information-on-pritzkers-property-tax-break-as-well-as-several-others/

WASHINGTON EXAMINER
— DACA rescission 2.0 is good policy. Amnesty is not – Lora Ries & Charles Stimson & Hans von Spakovsky
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/opinion/daca-rescission-2-0-is-good-policy-amnesty-is-not

FOX NEWS
— DNC spokesperson insists Biden ‘does not support defunding the police’ after law enforcement group backs Trump Biden previously said some police funds should ‘absolutely’ be redirected – Yael Halon
https://www.foxnews.com/media/joe-biden-defunding-police-dnc-xochitl-hinojosa

BREITBART
— Microsoft, Tech Investors Promote ‘Dreamers’ to Preserve Supply of Visa Workers – NEIL MUNRO
https://www.breitbart.com/economy/2020/07/16/microsoft-tech-investors-promote-dreamers-to-preserve-supply-of-visa-workers/
— AG Barr: China Waging ‘Economic Blitzkrieg’ to Replace U.S. as Top Superpower – EDWIN MORA
https://www.breitbart.com/national-security/2020/07/16/ag-barr-china-waging-economic-blitzkrieg-to-replace-u-s-as-top-superpower/

BLAZE
— Chicago mayor calls Kayleigh McEnany a ‘Karen’ and the Trump campaign shoots back a fiery response – CARLOS GARCIA
https://www.theblaze.com/news/mcenany-lightfoot-chicago-crime-feud
(FROM THE ARTICLE: The president’s 2020 campaign digital director fired back at Lightfoot with a collection of statistics on the crime affecting the residents of Chicago. “Black people are being murdered at a record rate in Chicago. The violence and death is out of control… 64 shot & 11 killed just last weekend. 373 have been killed just this year, a 35% increase,” tweeted Gary Coby. “Here is the Mayor, who is a total failure at stopping this violence,” Coby added.)

NATIONAL REVIEW
— Biden Spokesman Accuses Trump of ‘Openly Embracing the Causes of White Supremacists’ – ZACHARY EVANS (DIERSEN: Democrats openly embrace the causes of individuals, organizations, companies, governments, and countries that hate individuals, organizations, companies, governments, and countries that are law enforcement officers, Trump supporters, conservative, patriotic, Republican, American, White, male, older, heterosexual, married, non-poor, gun owners, Protestant, German American, draft avoiders, and those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.)
https://www.nationalreview.com/news/biden-spokesman-accuses-trump-of-openly-embracing-the-causes-of-white-supremacists/

EPOCH TIMES
— Barr Slams Hollywood, Big Tech for ‘Kowtowing’ to Communist China Over Profits – CATHY HE
https://www.theepochtimes.com/ag-barr-slams-hollywood-big-tech-for-kowtowing-to-communist-china-over-profits_3426696.html

CAMPUS REFORM
— ‘Trained Marxists’ BLM founders say Trump admin is ‘white supremacist’ – Eduardo Neret
https://www.campusreform.org/?ID=15260&
— DISGUSTING, TRAGIC: Young Americans still support Black Lives Matter after hearing about the group’s radical ties – Eduardo Neret
https://www.campusreform.org/?ID=15287

COLLEGE FIX
— Trump administration was right to bar online foreign students from the U.S. – Matt Lamb
https://www.thecollegefix.com/trump-administration-was-right-to-bar-online-foreign-students-from-the-u-s/

ROLL CALL
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Hate-filled Republican-haters illegally encourage citizens of foreign countries to illegally bring their children to America illegally.
https://www.rollcall.com/2020/07/17/most-americans-want-to-help-dreamers-trump-shouldnt-stand-in-the-way/

POLITICO
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: DISGUSTING, OUTRAGEOUS, TRAGIC, UNACCEPTABLE: Federal employees are free to promote BLM, that is, they are free to promote hatred against individuals, organizations, companies, governments, and countries that are law enforcement officers, Trump supporters, conservative, patriotic, Republican, American, White, male, older, heterosexual, married, non-poor, gun owners, Protestant, German American, draft avoiders, and those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.
https://www.politico.com/news/2020/07/16/trump-special-counsel-black-lives-matter-366177

CNN
— Police groups want to paint a ‘Blue Lives Matter’ street mural in New York City, too – Allen Kim
https://www.cnn.com/2020/07/16/us/blue-lives-matter-mural-nyc-trnd/index.html

NEW YORK TIMES
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: BLM promotes hatred not only against Trump, but against individuals, organizations, companies, governments, and countries that are law enforcement officers, Trump supporters, conservative, patriotic, Republican, American, White, male, older, heterosexual, married, non-poor, gun owners, Protestant, German American, draft avoiders, and those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/07/16/arts/design/black-lives-matter-murals-new-york.html
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/07/16/us/federal-employees-black-lives-matter.html
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/07/16/us/sidewalk-chalk-police-selah-washington.html
— USA Today, After Fracas, Says Op-Ed Attacking Fauci Fell Short of Standards An article by Peter Navarro, a top Trump aide, prompted disavowals from the White House and, now, a mea culpa from USA Today. – Michael M. Grynbaum (DIERSEN: According to my critics/opponents, all government and political news and commentary falls short of their standards except for the government and political news and commentary that they put out or bless.)
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/07/16/business/media/usa-today-peter-navarro-fauci.html
— Letting Your Insurer Ride Shotgun, for a Discounted Rate Most big car insurers offer apps that monitor your driving, and one start-up requires it. The trade-off in privacy is a premium that could be substantially cheaper for safe drivers. – Paul Stenquist (DIERSEN: Because I drive my 1972 Chevy Corvette, 1996 Ford Thunderbird LX, 2005 Chevy Corvette, 2013 Dodge Charger R/T Max, and 2016 Ford Mustang so few miles, I would pay far less insurance if I was charged $1 per mile.)
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/07/16/business/car-insurance-app-discounts.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: How soon, if not already will, the hate-filled leaders of your municipality paint BLM, LGBTQ, and other hate-filled things on the streets of your municipality?
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/07/16/us/sidewalk-chalk-police-selah-washington.html

WASHINGTON POST
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Hate-filled Trump-haters say “Trump faces rising disapproval and widespread distrust on coronavirus.”
https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/trump-faces-rising-disapproval-and-widespread-distrust-on-coronavirus-post-abc-poll-finds/2020/07/16/04aa9db2-c79d-11ea-a99f-3bbdffb1af38_story.html

NEW YORK POST
— OUTSTANDING: Cop group asks de Blasio to paint ‘Blue Lives Matter’ street mural – Craig McCarthy
https://nypost.com/2020/07/16/cop-group-asks-de-blasio-to-paint-blue-lives-matter-street-mural/
— DISGUSTING, TRAGIC, UNACCEPTABLE: Teaching hate under the guise of ‘inclusion’ — in the US Army – Hans Von Spakovsky and Charles Stimson
https://nypost.com/2020/07/16/teaching-hate-under-the-guise-of-inclusion-in-the-us-army/
— DISGUSTING, TRAGIC, UNACCEPTABLE: Obscene federal ‘diversity training’ scam prospers — even under Trump – Christopher F. Rufo
https://nypost.com/2020/07/16/obscene-federal-diversity-training-scam-prospers-even-under-trump/

WASHINGTON POST
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: A hate-filled Trump-hater “says she heard her uncle Donald use the n-word.”
https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/mary-trump-says-she-heard-her-uncle-donald-use-the-n-word/2020/07/16/5e78f39c-c7bc-11ea-b037-f9711f89ee46_story.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Hate-filled Trump-haters say “Republicans fear campaign shake-up can’t counteract Trump’s self-sabotage.”
https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/republicans-fear-campaign-shake-up-cant-counteract-trumps-self-sabotage/2020/07/16/181f5e30-c777-11ea-b037-f9711f89ee46_story.html

USA TODAY
— DISGUSTING, OUTRAGEOUS, TRAGIC, UNACCEPTABLE: Federal agency: Supporting ‘Black Lives Matter’ isn’t partisan or political – Joel Shannon (DIERSEN: BLM promotes hatred not only against Trump, but against individuals, organizations, companies, governments, and countries that are law enforcement officers, Trump supporters, conservative, patriotic, Republican, American, White, male, older, heterosexual, married, non-poor, gun owners, Protestant, German American, draft avoiders, and those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.
https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2020/07/17/black-lives-matter-isnt-partisan-political-federal-agency-says/5452397002/

WALL STREET JOURNAL
— U.S. Coronavirus Cases Hit New Daily Record as Officials Squabble Over Mask-Wearing World-wide, a single-day record of 249,800 new infections was tallied Thursday – Chuin-Wei Yap
https://www.wsj.com/articles/coronavirus-latest-updates-07-17-2020-11594976178
— Mandatory Mask Laws Aren’t Enforced as Coronavirus Continues to Spread Some police departments refuse to enforce rules meant to slow the spread of Covid-19, while others offer polite reminders and a free face covering – Jim Carlton
https://www.wsj.com/articles/mandatory-mask-laws-arent-enforced-as-coronavirus-continues-to-spread-11594978200

BLOOMBERG
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: White-haters crow about their success in getting minorities to hate Whites. Men-haters crow about their success in getting women to hate men. Old-people haters crow about their success in getting young people to hate old people. Heterosexual-haters crow about their success in getting LGBTQers to hate heterosexuals. Rich people-haters crow about their success in getting non-rich people to hate rich people. Protestant-haters crow about their success in getting non-Protestants to hate Protestants. German American-haters crow about their success in getting non-German Americans to hate German Americans. Those who hate those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time crow about their success in getting those whose ancestors have not been in America for a long time to hate those who hate those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2020-07-17/black-lives-matter-to-spark-rise-in-race-discrimination-claims

UNION JOURNAL
— Trump Gets Big Endorsement From National Association Of Police Organizations – Carlos Christian
https://theunionjournal.com/trump-gets-big-endorsement-from-national-association-of-police-organizations/

WHDH
— OUTSTANDING: Demonstrators gather for Back the Blue rally outside State House – Frank O’Laughlin
https://whdh.com/news/demonstrators-gather-for-back-the-blue-rally-outside-state-house/

GREELEY TRIBUNE
— OUTSTANDING: Greeley, Evans hold ‘Back the Blue’ rallies on subsequent days to support police – Cuyler Meade
https://www.greeleytribune.com/2020/07/16/greeley-evans-hold-back-the-blue-rallies-on-subsequent-days-to-support-police/

PBS
— As national crises rage, Trump quietly delivers key conservative policy goals
https://www.pbs.org/newshour/show/the-policy-goals-trump-is-delivering-to-his-base-during-the-pandemic

NEW YORK MAGAZINE
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: The anti-racism training industry promotes hatred not only against Trump, but against individuals, organizations, companies, governments, and countries that are law enforcement officers, Trump supporters, conservative, patriotic, Republican, American, White, male, older, heterosexual, married, non-poor, gun owners, Protestant, German American, draft avoiders, and those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.
https://nymag.com/intelligencer/2020/07/antiracism-training-white-fragility-robin-diangelo-ibram-kendi.html

TIME
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: If elected, BLM and LGBTQ will force Biden to use the federal government to get rid of individuals, organizations, companies, governments, and countries that are law enforcement officers, Trump supporters, conservative, patriotic, Republican, American, White, male, older, heterosexual, married, non-poor, gun owners, Protestant, German American, draft avoiders, and those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.
https://time.com/5867282/alicia-garza-black-lives-matter-biden/

NEWSEEK
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Hate-filled Trump-haters say “Majority of Americans Think Trump’s Trying to Divide America to Win Reelection.”
https://www.newsweek.com/majority-americans-think-trumps-trying-divide-america-win-reelection-poll-1518318
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: A hate-filled Trump-hater says “Mary Trump Accuses President of Using Racist Language. She’s Not the First.”
https://www.newsweek.com/mary-trump-president-racist-accusations-not-first-1518545

SALON
— Giuliani: Black Lives Matter is “spewing hatred for America”
https://www.salon.com/2020/07/17/black-lives-matter-is-spewing-hatred-for-america-a-brief-debate-with-rudy-giuliani/

GUARDIAN
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: An America-hater asks “Will Zuckerberg dump Trump, or continue to serve him?”
https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2020/jul/17/mark-zuckerberg-donald-trump-facebook-co-dependency

July 16 Evening Edition

ABC7
— Ivanka Trump defends Goya Foods post that watchdogs call unethical – AP
https://abc7chicago.com/politics/ivanka-trump-defends-goya-post-that-watchdogs-call-unethical–/6320051/

NBC5
— Trump’s Grand GOP Convention Plans Shrink as Virus Surges RNC chair Ronna McDaniel said in a letter to RNC members that only the roughly 2,500 regular delegates to the convention would be permitted to attend the opening three nights of the convention – Zeke Miller
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/national-international/gop-restricts-convention-attendance-over-coronavirus-fears/2306098/
— Illinois Reports More Than 1,200 New Coronavirus Cases, State Sets Daily Testing Record In all, 43,006 new specimens were returned to laboratories in the state, marking a new daily testing record for the state
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/coronavirus/illinois-reports-more-than-1200-new-coronavirus-cases-as-state-sets-new-daily-testing-record/2306325/

CBS2
— Illinois reports 1,257 new cases of COVID-19, including 25 additional deaths
https://www.fox32chicago.com/news/illinois-reports-1257-new-cases-of-covid-19-including-25-additional-deaths

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— DISGUSTING, TRAGIC: Marijuana shops in Naperville could be 250 feet from homes based on Planning and Zoning Commission recommendation – SUZANNE BAKER
https://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/naperville-sun/ct-nvs-naperville-pot-shop-possible-locations-st-0717-20200716-tbfqx2n5ifd3jfrbd7gwt3g5au-story.html
— Politics, connections played into hiring at Cook County agency in charge of handling property tax appeals, inspector general report finds – ALICE YIN
https://www.chicagotribune.com/news/breaking/ct-cook-county-board-of-review-inspector-general-report-20200716-htsfpirkjfhopkpauj7yvezij4-story.html

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— ‘Mild uptick’ in Illinois coronavirus cases prompts Pritzker to worry state ‘heading the wrong direction’ Following a peak month of May, daily caseloads exceeded 1,000 just twice in June. That’s already happened five times midway through July, with the state averaging about 923 new cases each day. – Mitchell Armentrout
https://chicago.suntimes.com/politics/2020/7/16/21327610/illinois-covid-cases-deaths-pritzker-reopening-july-16
— Know-who over know-how? Clout alive and kicking in Cook County Board of Review hiring, watchdog finds The inspector general found the board has no formal hiring process, hired people “despite incomplete application materials and lack of formal process,” and asks job applicants “‘who recommended you to us?’” – Rachel Hinton
https://chicago.suntimes.com/politics/2020/7/16/21327334/clout-patronage-cook-county-board-review-hiring-inspector-general-blanchard-patlak-rogers-cabonargi

DAILY HERALD
— Downtown Wheaton shopkeeper Robert Sandberg remembered for doing things his own way – Katlyn Smith (DIERSEN: Mr. Sandberg was a Republican voter in my precinct 1999-2015.)
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20200716/downtown-wheaton-shopkeeper-remembered-for-doing-things-his-own-way
(FROM THE ARTICLE: Since his death, flowers have been left outside the clothing business. His wife said Thursday it’s too soon to say what will happen to the building. “While I understand the community interest in the development of Mr. Sandburg’s building, at this time it is important to give the family time to grieve their loss,” Downtown Wheaton Association Executive Director Elle Withall said in a statement. “When the family is ready to move forward with a decision on the property the DWA will be here to offer any assistance we can to ensure the best use for the development of downtown Wheaton.” . . . A visitation will be held from 10 to 11 a.m. Saturday at Hultgren Funeral Home, 304 N. Main St., Wheaton, followed by a funeral service at 11 a.m. Only 50 attendees are allowed at any given time because of COVID-19 safety protocols. For those unable to attend, a livestream will be available on the funeral home’s website. Memorial donations can be sent to Friends of DuPage County Animal Care and Control, 120 N County Farm Road, Wheaton.)
— Illinois reports 1,257 new COVID-19 cases, 25 more deaths, tests exceed 43,000 – Marni Pyke
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20200716/illinois-reports-1257-new-covid-19-cases-25-more-deaths-tests-exceed-43000
— DuPage to dole out up to $43 million to help towns during COVID-19 crisis – Robert Sanchez
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20200716/dupage-to-dole-out-up-to-43-million-to-help-towns-during-covid-19-crisis
— Hearing in suit against stay-at-home order delayed – Rebecca Anzel
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20200716/hearing-in-suit-against-stay-at-home-order-delayed
— Juneteenth won’t be a DuPage County holiday in 2021 – Robert Sanchez
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20200716/juneteenth-wont-be-a-dupage-county-holiday-in-2021

BELLEVILLE NEWS DEMOCRAT
— Pritzker lawsuit seeks face mask order for Illinois schools – AP
https://www.bnd.com/news/article244288002.html

CHICAGO PATCH
— Poll Results: 40 Percent Say They Don’t Get Mail For Days, Weeks “The U.S. Postal Service is a disgrace. Speaking for my community, we are sick and tired of the excuses,” Ald. Matt O’Shea says. – Mark Konkol
https://patch.com/illinois/chicago/poll-results-40-percent-say-they-dont-get-mail-days-weeks

MCHENRY COUNTY BLOG
— Jack Franks Takes $66,915 from Campaign Fund for Legal Fees
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/07/16/jack-franks-takes-66915-from-campaign-fund-for-legal-fees/
— McHenry County Democrats Have $29,500 in the Bank
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/07/16/mchenry-county-democrats-have-29500-in-the-bank/
— IL-06/IL-14: Underwood and Casten Have over $3 Million in the Bank for the Fall
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/07/16/il-06-il-14-underwood-and-casten-have-over-3-million-in-the-bank-for-the-fall/
— Races–Who’s Running for What in McHenry County
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/07/16/races-whos-running-for-what/

CAPITOL FAX
— Our sorry state: 14.6 percent unemployment rate; 946,400 still collecting benefits
https://capitolfax.com/2020/07/16/our-sorry-state-146-percent-unemployment-rate-946400-still-collecting-benefits/
— Gov. Pritzker, Dr. Ezike, Superintendent Ayala sue three schools over refusal to impose mask requirement
https://capitolfax.com/2020/07/16/gov-pritzker-dr-ezike-superintendent-ayala-sue-three-schools-over-refusal-to-impose-mask-requirement/
— 1,257 new cases, 25 additional deaths, 3.1 percent positivity rate
https://capitolfax.com/2020/07/16/1257-new-cases-25-additional-deaths-31-percent-positivity-rate/

BREITBART
— Mayor Lori Lightfoot: Chicago Needs More Gun Control – AWR HAWKINS
https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2020/07/16/mayor-lori-lightfoot-chicago-needs-more-gun-control/
— Catholics Hold Vigil at Virgin Mary Statue Torched by Vandals – ASHLEY OLIVER
https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2020/07/15/watch-catholics-hold-vigil-at-virgin-mary-statue-torched-by-vandals/
— Chattanooga Beheading of Virgin Mary Statue Is Latest Attack on Catholic Church – JOHN NOLTE
https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2020/07/16/nolte-chattanooga-beheading-of-virgin-mary-statue-is-latest-attack-on-catholic-church/
— ‘Good Shepherd’ Jesus Statue Decapitated Inside Florida Church – JOSHUA CAPLAN
https://www.breitbart.com/faith/2020/07/16/photo-jesus-statue-decapitated-inside-florida-church/

NEWSMAX
— DISGUSTING, OUTRAGEOUS: Federal Watchdog: Black Lives Matter Is Not a Political Activity – Marisa Herman (DIERSEN: BLM is anti-Republican, anti-Trump, anti-conservative, anti-patriotic, anti-American, anti-White, anti-male, anti-older people, anti-heterosexual, anti-traditional marriage, anti-traditional family, anti-non-poor people, anti-gun owners, anti-Protestant, anti-German Americans, anti-draft avoiders, and anti-those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.)
https://www.newsmax.com/politics/black-lives-matter-hatch-act-osc-federal-employees/2020/07/16/id/977552/

PJ MEDIA
— Trump PAC Ad: Joe Biden ‘Disagrees’ With the Statement ‘Black Lives Matter’ – TYLER O’NEIL
https://pjmedia.com/election/tyler-o-neil/2020/07/16/trump-pac-ad-joe-biden-disagrees-with-the-statement-black-lives-matter-n651787

NATIONAL REVIEW
— Trump Is Way Down in the Polls – JIM GERAGHTY
https://www.nationalreview.com/the-morning-jolt/trumps-troubling-polling/

NEW YORK TIMES
— Democratic Officials Tell Congress Members and Party Delegates to Skip Convention
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/07/16/us/elections/biden-vs-trump.html

FORBES
— The Most Insidious Form Of Age Discrimination At Work – Patti Temple Rocks
https://www.forbes.com/sites/nextavenue/2020/07/16/the-most-insidious-form-of-age-discrimination-at-work/

ATLANTIC
— Trumpism Is the New McCarthyism The battle to define this president’s legacy is already under way. Centrists and the activist left fundamentally disagree over what Trump represents. – Peter Beinart
https://www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archive/2020/07/trumpism-will-be-new-mccarthyism/614254/

LGBTQ NATION
— Donald Trump congratulates Poland’s anti-LGBTQ president & calls him “my friend” Andrzej Duda won reelection by campaigning against LGBTQ adoption and marriage. Trump celebrated “his historic re-election.” – Molly Sprayregen
https://www.lgbtqnation.com/2020/07/donald-trump-congratulates-polands-anti-lgbtq-president-calls-friend/

July 15 Morning Edition

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— ‘That’s worse than any war zone that we’re in by a lot.’ When Trump talks about Chicago, we track it. – KORI RUMORE
https://www.chicagotribune.com/news/breaking/ct-trump-tweets-quotes-chicago-htmlstory.html
— FRONT PAGE: Chicago’s City Colleges will wipe out debt of former students who return – SOPHIE SHERRY (DIERSEN: No one would have lent me money for college expenses. Where did the money come from to pay for your bachelor’s degree? The money to pay for my bachelor’s degree from NIU in 1970 and for the 1958 Chevy BelAir that I bought in 1964, the new 1966 Pontiac Tempest Sprint that I bought in 1966, the new 1968 442 that I bought in 1967, and the new 1969 Dodge Charger SE that I bought in 1968 came from what I earned doing yard work and delivered newspapers 1962-1964; washing dishes 1964-1966; cleaning golf shoes, chipping slag, and pumping gasoline in 1966; delivering mail 1966-1969; and working on an automobile assembly line and as a security guard in 1970.)
https://www.chicagotribune.com/coronavirus/ct-chicago-city-colleges-debt-coronavirus-20200714-uvphxlgh7fah7htao5qrkzsf7y-story.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Ever-increasingly, hate-filled Trump-haters promote hatred of America’s Founding Fathers.
https://www.chicagotribune.com/columns/ct-grossman-statues-founding-fathers-knew-better-20200709-7qnh7e2i35b7dez5ixxouqj5ui-story.html

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— Remove the Stephen A. Douglas monuments — but then take the next steps – Editorial (DIERSEN: Hate-filled Trump-haters want to destroy the following: individuals, organizations, companies, governments, and countries that are law enforcement officers, Trump supporters, conservative, patriotic, Republican, American, White, male, older, heterosexual, non-poor, gun owners, Protestant, German American, draft avoiders, and those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.)
https://chicago.suntimes.com/2020/7/14/21320424/stephen-douglas-portrait-statues-michael-madigan-bronzeville-monuments-lincoln-pritzker-lightfoot

DAILY HERALD
— DISGUSTING, OUTRAGEOUS, TRAGIC: Walgreens reports $75 million of looting damage – Angelica LaVito
https://www.dailyherald.com/business/20200714/walgreens-reports-75-million-of-looting-damage
— Duckworth lifts her hold on military promotions after Esper assurance on Vindman (DIERSEN: Of course, Duckworth would approve of all the adverse actions that my Democrat superiors in the federal government took against me.)
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20200714/duckworth-lifts-her-hold-on-military-promotions-after-esper-assurance-on-vindman
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Hate-filled Trump-haters use Native Americans to promote hatred against Trump.
https://www.dailyherald.com/discuss/20200715/editorial-ending-slurs-is-a-beginning-not-an-end-in-conversation-on-native-americans

CBS2
— Chicago Mayor Lightfoot Unveils Debt Forgiveness Plan For City Colleges Of Chicago Students (DIERSEN: No one would have lent me money for college expenses. Where did the money come from to pay for your bachelor’s degree? The money to pay for my bachelor’s degree from NIU in 1970 and for the 1958 Chevy BelAir that I bought in 1964, the new 1966 Pontiac Tempest Sprint that I bought in 1966, the new 1968 442 that I bought in 1967, and the new 1969 Dodge Charger SE that I bought in 1968 came from what I earned doing yard work and delivered newspapers 1962-1964; washing dishes 1964-1966; cleaning golf shoes, chipping slag, and pumping gasoline in 1966; delivering mail 1966-1969; and working on an automobile assembly line and as a security guard in 1970.)
https://chicago.cbslocal.com/2020/07/14/chicago-mayor-lightfoot-unveils-debt-forgiveness-plan-for-city-colleges-of-chicago-students/

WBEZ
— Up Next For Police Defunding Advocates: Win Local Elections – AP (DIERSEN: To vote for Democrats is to shout that you are anti-law enforcement, anti-traditional marriage, anti-traditional family, anti-Trump, anti-conservative, anti-patriotic, anti-Republican, anti-American, anti-White, anti-male, anti-older people, anti-non-poor people, anti-gun owners, anti-Protestant, anti-German American, anti-draft avoiders (except Joe Biden), and/or anti-those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.)
https://www.wbez.org/stories/up-next-for-police-defunding-advocates-win-local-elections/bea6fd29-6de8-4f13-84e3-44018bf69935

CHAMPAIGN/URBANA NEWS GAZETTE
— Newly woke, Madigan gives Stephen Douglas the boot – Jim Dey (DIERSEN: Who are the newly woke politicians in your municipality, in your township, and in your county?)
https://www.news-gazette.com/opinion/columns/jim-dey-newly-woke-madigan-gives-stephen-douglas-the-boot/article_495924e0-cc13-5cce-878b-ab08ee6ad956.html

LINCOLN COURIER
— GOP taps Schackmann for Sangamon County board seat – Bernard Schoenburg
https://www.lincolncourier.com/news/20200714/gop-taps-schackmann-for-sangamon-county-board-seat

CHICAGO PATCH
— No Mail For Weeks: Is Postal Service ‘Falling Apart’ In Chicago? – Mark Konko
https://patch.com/illinois/chicago/no-mail-weeks-post-service-falling-apart-chicago

KENDALL COUNTY NOW
— OUTSTANDING: Kendall County GOP hosts campaign rally at Town Square Park – SHEA LAZANSKY (DIERSEN: Hopefully, the officers of Republican township, ward, and county party organizations across Illinois will be hosting such rallies. If I was still the chairman of TAPROOT Republicans of Illinois, the organization would be hosting such rallies. But I acknowledge that Democrats and Democrat plants, Libertarians and Libertarian plants, Greens and Green plants, and RINOs would continue to discourage attendance at such rallies.)
https://www.kendallcountynow.com/2020/07/11/kendall-county-gop-hosts-campaign-rally-at-town-square-park/dnhg5fq/
(FROM THE ARTICLE: Thunder and lightning didn’t stop Kendall County Republicans from gathering in Yorkville’s Town Square Park Saturday afternoon for a campaign rally for area candidates and a chance to show their support for law enforcement and the military. Oswego resident and Republican precinct committeeman Jason Hudson helped to coordinate and organize the event for the Kendall County chapter of the Republican Party. The rally, he said, was intended to give officers and veterans a moment of recognition. “We see so many counter protests, shaming our police departments. I wanted to do a rally saying, ‘Hey look, we support our police, we support our veterans’,” Hudson said. “We all know that all the police aren’t bad, they keep us safe and protect us. Yes there are bad apples within the bunch, but the group is really great…more people are good cops than there are bad cops.” Hudson and the Kendall County Republicans did ask that the news of the rally not be publicized in advance. When asked to explain that action, Hudson said that he thought it would be a ” good idea to keep this down low.” “The people on the left, they don’t really want to come out and have a discussion about this,” Hudson said. “Had we had a counter protester here, I would have given them two minutes on the stage. “The last thing we want is for somebody to come out here and incite any kind of violence or anything like that. We’re peaceful. If somebody were to set up across the street from us and have a counter protest and they wanted to come over here and speak, we’ll give them two minutes, as long as they’re reasonable.” “We all have common grounds,” Hudson said. “We all want to raise our kids, we all want to have safe streets, we all hate racism…we all have that in agreement. It’s just a matter of coming together and communicating about it.” Several candidates for state and federal office spoke at the rally, touching on points like the COVID-19 pandemic, Black Lives Matter protests, supporting law enforcement and the military, and the 2020 election. “Battle lines have been clearly drawn,” State Senator Jim Oberweis (R-25) told the crowd. Oberweis is running for the position of U.S. Representative against incumbent Lauren Underwood. Oberweis called a growing movement to defund police departments, “A direct assault on our country and our values.” While Oberweis stated his support for peaceful protests, he acknowledged that “bad actors” have turned the rallies across the country violent. “The answer to the violent and wrongful death of George Floyd is not more violence,” Oberweis said, “And it certainly isn’t defunding the police. “We need to take steps to heal this nation and address radical discrimination. But we do not need to adopt radical policies like defunding the police.” State leaders’ response to the coronavirus pandemic was also a hot topic for speakers. State Representative David Welter (R-75), campaigning for re-election, called out the actions of “King” Pritzker, in his response to the pandemic. Welter highlighted several lawsuits in various phases throughout the state, challenging Governor JB Pritzker’s actions over the past several months. “Small business owners, churches, different individuals and organizations trying to save their livelihood, trying to get by, and we continue to have a governor who is trying to make it as difficult as possible,” Welter said. “The Democrats want to tell us that it’s okay to riot, but it’s not okay to open our business. They want to tell us it’s okay to riot, but it’s not okay to praise God, to go to church,” Tom McCullagh, state senate candidate for the 49th district said. McCullagh, who touted his distribution of face shields to first responders, also reminded the crowd to pay attention to the status of several lawsuits against Pritzker’s coronavirus response. Jeanette Ward, running to fill Oberweis’ seat, also criticized the governor’s response to the pandemic, comparing his behavior to that of a “Socialist dictator.” “His unconstitutional mandate was supposed to end after 30 days, and it was defeated in court last week,” she said. “Yet he still keeps on making rules and laws as if he was a socialist dictator.” “If you are not free to enter public spaces and go shopping without a face covering, you are not free. If you are not free to hold church services and worship God while abortion clinics continue their murderous spree, you are not free,” Ward told the crowd. “If you aren’t opening your business to the public without government permission, you are not free. If you’re not free to take your children to public playgrounds that you pay for, you are not free. If you’re not free to send your children to school, paid for with your money, and allow them to play freely with other children, you are not free.” “It’s amazing to me how ‘my body, my choice’ only applies to certain things. That’s only if you want to kill the unborn,” she said. “2020 is not just a fight for the heart and soul of Illinois,” McCullagh reminded the crowd during his remarks. “It’s a fight for the heart and soul of our country.”)

ILLINOIS BUSINESS DAILY
— Pay raises for Illinois state workers while one in four in the state remains unemployed – Kimberly James
https://ilbusinessdaily.com/stories/542048699-pay-raises-for-illinois-state-workers-while-one-in-four-in-the-state-remains-unemployed

ILLINOIS REVIEW
— ROSSI: CLOSING OUR SCHOOLS IS CHILD ABUSE
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2020/07/rossi-closing-our-schools-is-child-abuse.html

CAPITOL FAX
— House Republicans try to put ethics reform back on front burner
https://capitolfax.com/2020/07/15/house-republicans-try-to-put-ethics-reform-back-on-front-burner/

WASHINGTON TIMES
— Kinzinger rips Trump after Sessions loss: ‘Seems loyalty is expected from you but not granted’ – Victor Morton (DIERSEN: Everyone watches politicians very closely to see how they treat those who helped elect them. I should write a book about politicians and how they have treated those who helped elect them. I would focus on politicians who have been on ballots in my precinct.)
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2020/jul/14/adam-kinzinger-rips-donald-trump-after-jeff-sessio/
— Trump: We will be ‘taking care of people from DACA’ with ‘very powerful immigration act’ – Stephen Dinan (DIERSEN: Ever-increasingly, Democrat and RINO employers make it clear that they want to replace their employees who are the following with DACAers: Trump supporters, conservative, patriotic, Republican, American, White, male, older, heterosexual, married, non-poor, gun owners, Protestant, German American, draft avoiders, and/or those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time..)
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2020/jul/14/trump-vows-help-dreamers-immigration-act/
— Chicago mayor pins Trump for shootings; Lightfoot previously blamed Texas, coronavirus – Douglas Ernst
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2020/jul/14/lori-lightfoot-pins-trump-for-chicago-shootings-ma/
— Allowing BLM signs a bad move – WAYNE L. JOHNSON, Alexandria, Va. (DIERSEN: To allow a BLM sign or protest is to promote hatred against individuals, organizations, companies, governments, and countries that are law enforcement officers, Trump supporters, conservative, patriotic, Republican, American, White, male, older, heterosexual, married, non-poor, gun owners, Protestant, German American, draft avoiders, and those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.)
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2020/jul/14/letters-editor-allowing-blm-signs-bad-move/
— Trump campaign ads dominate TV, but Biden gets boost from allies – Ryan Lovelace
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2020/jul/14/donald-trump-campaign-ads-dominate-tv-joe-biden-ge/

FOX NEWS
— Democrats beware – Backlash against leftist mob rule growing. Here’s what polls show Americans are fed up and they are angry – increasingly, they will push back – Liz Peek
https://www.foxnews.com/opinion/democrats-beware-backlash-against-mobs-growing-liz-peek

FEDERALIST
— Most ‘Dreamers’ Broke U.S. Law On Purpose To Get Ahead In The Citizenship Line Like many good things, the Dream Act got hijacked by those wanting to use its popularity to push open borders and amnesty. Congress should immediately pass a new version. – Margaret Orchowski
https://thefederalist.com/2020/07/15/most-dreamers-broke-u-s-law-on-purpose-to-get-ahead-in-the-citizenship-line/

GOPUSA
— CBS Sets Skin Color Quotas (DIERSEN: Democrats use Affirmative Action, Diversity, and Inclusion quotas, targets, and goals to get rid of Republicans, and especially to get rid of Republicans who are Trump supporters, conservative, patriotic, Republican, American, White, male, older, heterosexual, married, non-poor, gun owners, Protestant, German American, draft avoiders, and those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.)
https://www.gopusa.com/?p=91818
— Beware Of The Self-Appointed Mask Police
https://www.gopusa.com/?p=91853
— The Redskins Are Gone. Are The Chiefs Next?
https://www.gopusa.com/?p=91868

EAGLE FORUM
— Black Lives Matter In Public Schools Is Turning Kids Into Little Marxists – Sloan Rachmuth and Katie Jensen
https://eagleforum.org/publications/alerts/blms-next-stop-your-childs-classroom.html

FREEDOM’S JOURNAL
— DESPICABLE BEHAVIOR OF TODAY’S ACADEMICIANS – Walter E. Williams
https://freedomsjournalinstitute.org/latest-news/education/despicable-behavior-of-todays-academicians/

AMERICAN FREE PRESS
— Patriots Arrested; Looters, Rioters Go Free
https://americanfreepress.net/patriots-arrested-looters-rioters-go-free/
— BLM Contradicts Civil Rights Crusade
https://americanfreepress.net/blm-contradicts-civil-rights-crusade/

BREITBART
— Donald Trump Promises More ‘Merit’ Immigration and DACA Plan – NEIL MUNRO (DIERSEN: Democrats want immigrants who lack education, lack job skills, have financial problems, have health problems, and have other problems because they will vote for Democrats. RINOs want immigrants who lack education, lack job skills, and have financial problems because RINOs want cheap labor.)
https://www.breitbart.com/economy/2020/07/15/donald-trump-promises-more-merit-immigration/

CNS NEWS
— Trump: ‘Far Left Mayors Are Escalating the Anti-Cop Crusade’ – Melanie Arter (DIERSEN: How strongly has your mayor shown support for law enforcement?)
https://cnsnews.com/article/washington/melanie-arter/trump-far-left-mayors-are-escalating-anti-cop-crusade
— Trump: Biggest Difference Between GOP, Dems Is Republicans Want Law and Order – Melanie Arter
https://www.cnsnews.com/article/washington/melanie-arter/trump-biggest-difference-between-gop-dems-republicans-want-law-and
— National Security Adviser: Trump Wants People of Hong Kong to ‘Come to America’ – Susan Jones
https://www.cnsnews.com/article/international/susan-jones/national-security-adviser-trump-wants-people-hong-kong-come

NEWS BUSTERS
— Nets Cover-Up Biden Quoting Mao, CBS Campaigns for Him Instead – Nicholas Fondacaro
https://www.newsbusters.org/blogs/nb/nicholas-fondacaro/2020/07/14/nets-cover-biden-quoting-mao-cbs-campaigns-him-instead

THE HILL
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Hate-filled Trump-haters say that Trump’s campaign is stalled.
https://thehill.com/homenews/administration/507376-trump-hits-road-to-ignite-stalled-campaign

POLITICO
— Trump confronts a campaign without rallies The president doesn’t want to talk about the virus. He wants big, boisterous rallies — but the virus keeps interfering. – GABBY ORR
https://www.politico.com/news/2020/07/15/trump-confronts-a-campaign-without-rallies-362549

ASSOCIATED PRESS
— Ready or not: Election costs soar in prep for virus voting
https://www.wsls.com/news/politics/2020/07/13/ready-or-not-election-costs-soar-in-prep-for-virus-voting/
— White House campaign urges jobless to ‘find something new’ – Darlene Superville (DIERSEN: Have you been jobless, and if so, why? I became jobless in 1971 because I am White. In 1971, when I was 22 years old, Oldsmobile withdrew a job offer that I had accepted saying that Oldsmobile had just agreed to stop hiring Whites to settle an EEOC complaint. My Firestone Store boss fired me because I had accepted that offer. That directly resulted in my accepting a job offer from IRS.)
https://www.news4jax.com/news/politics/2020/07/14/white-house-campaign-urges-jobless-to-find-something-new/

NEW YORK TIMES
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: A hate-filled Trump-hater says “Trump’s Convention? ‘Everybody Just Assumes No One Is Going’”
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/07/14/us/politics/republican-convention-jacksonville.html
— ‘White Fragility’ Is Everywhere. But Does Anti-Bias Training Work? Robin DiAngelo’s best seller is giving white Americans a new way to talk about race. Do those conversations actually serve the cause of equality? – Daniel Bergner (DIERSEN: The Democrats who run IRS and GAO require all their employees to take lots of diversity training. I worked for IRS for almost 9 years and I worked for GAO for almost 18 years. The goal of diversity training is to promote hatred against Republicans, and especially against Republicans who are conservative, White, male, older, heterosexual, married, non-poor, gun owners, Protestant, German American, draft avoiders, and those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.)
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/07/15/magazine/white-fragility-robin-diangelo.html
— Want More Diversity? Some Experts Say Reward C.E.O.s for It Only a small number of large companies have tied executive compensation to goals for hiring and promotion of workers from underrepresented groups. – Peter Eavis (DIERSEN: Democrats run the federal government. The following groups are underrepresented in the federal government: Republican, conservative, Protestant, and German American. To get promoted in the federal government, you have to excel at getting rid of federal employees who are Republican, conservative, Protestant, German American, Trump supporters, White, male, older, non-poor, gun owners, and those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.)
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/07/14/business/economy/corporate-diversity-pay-compensation.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Hate-filled Trump-haters want to replace citizens of America with citizens of foreign countries.
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/07/14/opinion/coronavirus-trump-immigration-students.html

WASHINGTON POST
— Bari Weiss’s resignation letter showed all that’s wrong with modern newsrooms – Kathleen Parker (DIERSEN: What percent of those in mainstream journalism are anti-law enforcement, anti-Trump, anti-conservative, anti-patriotic, anti-Republican, anti-American, anti-White, anti-male, anti-older people, anti-heterosexuals, anti-married people, anti-rich people, anti-gun owners, anti-Protestant, anti-German Americans, anti-draft avoiders, and/or anti-those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time – 98%, 99%, 100%?)
https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/bari-weisss-resignation-letter-showed-all-thats-wrong-with-modern-newsrooms/2020/07/14/66524a18-c60f-11ea-b037-f9711f89ee46_story.html
— Missouri governor says Trump is ‘getting involved’ in case of St. Louis couple who pointed guns at protesters – Meagan Flynn
https://www.washingtonpost.com/nation/2020/07/15/trump-st-louis-mccloskeys/
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: A hate-filled Trump-hater says “Trump shows no interest in acknowledging, much less addressing, anti-black police violence.”
https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2020/07/15/trump-shows-no-interest-acknowledging-much-less-addressing-anti-black-police-violence/

WALL STREET JOURNAL
— Auto Makers Grapple With Worker No-Shows as Covid-19 Cases Surge – Ben Foldy (DIERSEN: In January of 1970, when I was a full-time NIU student, Chrysler hired me to work Mondays in its Belvidere plant.)
https://www.wsj.com/articles/auto-makers-grapple-with-worker-no-shows-as-covid-19-cases-surge-11594745769
— Outrage Over China’s Treatment of Hong Kong Galvanizes the West Countries push back against Beijing on range of issues in unusual show of unity – James T. Areddy and William Mauldin (DIERSEN: My critics/opponents have no problem with the way that Communist China is treating Hong Kong.)
https://www.wsj.com/articles/outrage-over-chinas-treatment-of-hong-kong-galvanizes-the-west-11594805405
— Bari Weiss Quits New York Times Opinion, Alleging Hostile Work Environment Departure comes weeks after resignation of editorial-page chief James Bennet – Jeffrey A. Trachtenberg and Lukas I. Alpert (DIERSEN: I should write a book about the hostile work environment in GAO’s Chicago office 1980-1997. The Democrats who ran the office focused on getting rid of the office’s few remaining employees who were Republican.)
https://www.wsj.com/articles/bari-weiss-quits-new-york-times-opinion-alleging-hostile-work-environment-11594762712

USA TODAY
— FRONT PAGE TOP OF FOLD WITH BIG COLOR GRAPHIC: As Trump and Biden battle, election officials are running out of time, money for November – Pat Beall, Catharina Felke and Elizabeth Mulvey
https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/investigations/2020/07/14/trump-biden-election-officials-running-out-of-time-money-november-2020-election/5417577002/
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Ever-increasingly, to defeat Trump, hate-filled America-haters promote hatred of America.
https://www.usatoday.com/story/opinion/voices/2020/07/10/take-down-rushmore-presidents-my-great-grandfather-carved-column/5401088002/
https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/world/2020/06/26/blaxit-black-americans-leave-us-escape-racism-build-lives-abroad/3234129001/
— COVID has made living with Parkinson’s more difficult, increased symptoms, survey finds – Karen Weintraub
https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/health/2020/07/14/parkinsons-particularly-challenging-during-covid-19-survey-finds/5432536002/

PRESS OF ATLANTIC CITY
— OUTSTANDING: Blue Lives Matter demonstration brings more than 200 to Northfield City Hall – CJ FAIRFIELD
https://pressofatlanticcity.com/news/local/blue-lives-matter-demonstration-brings-more-than-200-to-northfield-city-hall/article_5ed7b6c3-1a92-5acf-87d4-97ccd9865f0c.html

SOUTHWEST VIRGINIA TODAY
— OUTSTANDING: Pro-police protests march in Abingdon – Leif Greiss (DIERSEN: Who do you want to lead pro-law enforcement rallies in your municipality?)
https://swvatoday.com/news/article_7789b478-2451-56b6-8939-2e8476d46985.html

WDRB
— Louisville Metro Police said 87 people were arrested during a demonstration at the home of Kentucky’s attorney general. – Joel Schipper and Stephan Johnson (DIERSEN: Who do you want to organize pro-law enforcement rallies in your municipality?)
https://www.wdrb.com/news/87-protesters-arrested-during-demonstration-at-ag-daniel-camerons-east-louisville-home/article_c5aac7b4-c615-11ea-8055-47e7c78d292a.html

SANTA MONICA DAILY PRESS
— MARCH 30, 2020 FLASHBACK: How Early Voting Undermines Democracy – Mike Feinstein
https://www.smdp.com/how-early-voting-undermines-democracy/188471

MARKET WATCH
— New York Times columnist Bari Weiss resigns, citing ‘constant bullying’ and a ‘hostile work environment’ – Nicole Lyn Pesce (DIERSEN: I should write a book about the hostile work environment in GAO’s Chicago office 1980-1997. The Democrats who ran the office focused on getting rid of the office’s few remaining employees who were Republican.)
https://www.marketwatch.com/story/new-york-times-columnist-bari-weiss-resigns-citing-constant-bullying-and-a-hostile-work-environment-2020-07-14

NEWSWEEK
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Hate-filled Trump-haters say “Trump Ignores Police ‘Terror Campaigns’ Against Black Americans.”
https://www.newsweek.com/trump-ignores-police-terror-campaigns-black-communities-aclu-1517860
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Hate-filled Trump-haters say “Republican Anti-Trump Campaign Calls President ‘Utter Failure,’ Urges GOP Christians to Resist.”
https://www.newsweek.com/republican-anti-trump-campaign-calls-president-utter-failure-urges-gop-christians-resist-1517664

HULTGREN FUNERAL HOME
— ROBERT O. SANDBERG OBITUARY (DIERSEN: Sandberg was a Republican voter in my precinct 1999-2015. I should write a book about those in Wheaton and in Glen Ellyn who were filled with hatred against Sandberg. Because I refused to share their hatred of Sandberg, they continue to hate me.)
https://www.hultgrenfh.com/obituary/robert-o-sandberg

July 14 Evening Edition

ABC7
— Chicago violence: President Trump compares city to ‘war zone’ after dozens shot over weekend – Jessica D’Onofrio
https://abc7chicago.com/president-trump-compares-chicago-to-war-zone-after-weekend-violence/6316444/

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— Illinois House Republican leader Jim Durkin says he won’t go to GOP convention in Florida: ‘It’s not going to be a safe environment’ – DAN PETRELLA
https://www.chicagotribune.com/politics/ct-republican-convention-jim-durkin-20200714-xvj5inn2ubcupnzjl7psertmdy-story.html
— Property tax failure another reason to vote against the ‘Pritzker Tax’ – Editorial
https://www.chicagotribune.com/opinion/editorials/ct-edit-pritzker-fair-tax-broken-promises-20200714-2dwz4wat3ndhbepipfpumiibcq-story.html

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— Supporters express solidarity with 2 cops facing union discipline for kneeling in uniform Union President John Catanzara has said officers who kneel while in uniform will face expulsion. – Mitch Dudek
https://chicago.suntimes.com/2020/7/14/21324510/chicago-cops-kneel-in-uniform-fraternal-order-of-police-union-discipline
— 707 new Illinois coronavirus cases, 25 more deaths Tuesday’s count marked the first time in a week the state’s daily caseload has fallen below 800. – Mitchell Armentrout
https://chicago.suntimes.com/coronavirus/2020/7/14/21324743/illinois-coronavirus-cases-deaths-positivity-covid-pritzker-reopening-july-14

DAILY HERALD
— ‘I did make a mistake’ in taking off mask, DiCianni says as he surrenders committee chairmanship – Robert Sanchez
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20200714/i-did-make-a-mistake-in-taking-off-mask-dicianni-says-as-he-surrenders-committee-chairmanship
— DiCianni surrenders committee chairmanship, retains board seat – Robert Sanchez
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20200714/dicianni-surrenders-committee-chairmanship-retains-board-seat
— Judge orders Franks to pay attorney’s fees, reduces sanctions tied to contempt finding – Katie Smith
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20200714/judge-orders-franks-to-pay-attorneys-fees-reduces-sanctions-tied-to-contempt-finding
— Texas GOP votes to move convention online after court losses – AP
https://www.dailyherald.com/article/20200713/news/307139956/
— DuPage Foundation grants total $1 million to aid DuPage nonprofits during COVID-19 pandemic – Ginger Wheeler
https://www.dailyherald.com/submitted/20200714/dupage-foundation-grants-total-1-million-to-aid-dupage-nonprofits-during-covid-19-pandemic

CRAIN’S CHICAGO BUSINESS
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Pot pushers say “Illinois’ weed tax haul: $52 million. Here’s how it’ll be spent.”
https://www.chicagobusiness.com/marijuanacannabis/illinois-weed-tax-haul-52-million

SPRINGFIELD STATE JOURNAL REGISTER
— As general election approaches, House GOP again demands ethics reform legislation – Leisa Richardson
https://www.sj-r.com/news/20200714/as-general-election-approaches-house-gop-again-demands-ethics-reform-legislation

INDIANAPOLIS STAR
— Indianapolis to paint ‘Black lives matter’ on downtown street – Amelia Pak-Harvey
https://www.indystar.com/story/news/local/marion-county/2020/07/14/indianapolis-paint-black-lives-matter-street-condemn-racism/5433810002/

JOURNAL & TOPICS
— Maine Township GOP Committeeman Says She’s Not Moving To Different State – Todd Wessell
https://www.journal-topics.com/articles/maine-gop-committeeman-says-shes-not-moving-to-different-state/

SUBURBAN LIFE
— DiCianni gives up chair on DuPage County committee amid withering criticism – JOSHUA WELGE
https://www.mysuburbanlife.com/2020/07/14/dicianni-gives-up-chair-on-dupage-county-committee-amid-withering-criticism/aspu2mg/

NAPERVILLE COMMUNITY TELEVISION
— DuPage County Board Member Pete DiCianni’s Behavior Addressed in Meeting
https://www.nctv17.com/news/dupage-county-board-members-behavior-addressed-in-meeting/

KENDALL COUNTY NOW
— Oberweis urges Kendall County Republicans to back mail-in voting – SHEA LAZANSKY
https://www.kendallcountynow.com/2020/07/13/oberweis-urges-kendall-county-republicans-to-back-mail-in-voting/aasdh0n/

ELMHURST PATCH
— Pete DiCianni Chastised By DuPage County Leader County Board chairman Dan Cronin accuses member of “misleading” robocalls about defunding the police. – David Giuliani
https://patch.com/illinois/elmhurst/elmhurst-politician-chastised-dupage-county-leader

MCHENRY COUNTY BLOG
— Coronavirus Impact of Black Lives Matter Demonstrations & Riots
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/07/14/impact-of-black-lives-matter-demonstrations-riots/
— Democratic State Central Committeeman Has Restaurant Contact Tracing Suggestion
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/07/14/democratic-state-central-committeeman-has-restaurant-contact-tracing-suggestion/
— McHenry County Board Like “Animal Farm” – “Some More Equal Than Others”
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/07/14/county-board-like-animal-farm-some-more-equal-than-others/
— A “No Mask, No Service” Sign above JB’s Name
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/07/14/message-of-the-day-a-sign-73/

CAPITOL FAX
— 707 new cases, 25 additional deaths, 3.0 percent positivity rate
https://capitolfax.com/2020/07/14/707-new-cases-25-additional-deaths-30-percent-positivity-rate/
— Pritzker talks about reopening schools, bars and restaurants, what could prompt a tightening, bowling lawsuit, executive orders, traveler quarantine, the growing cases among young people and his graduated income tax spending
https://capitolfax.com/2020/07/14/pritzker-talks-about-reopening-schools-bars-and-restaurants-what-could-prompt-a-tightening-bowling-lawsuit-executive-orders-traveler-quarantine-the-growing-cases-among-young-people-and-his-graduated-i/

FOX NEWS
— US Conference of Mayors supports commission to study giving reparations to African-Americans – Morgan Phillips (DIERSEN: To get elected, did the mayor of your municipality say he/she was a) for reparations or b) against reparations? If for reparations, who did he/she say who should pay reparations – residents who are law enforcement officers, Trump supporters, conservative, patriotic, Republican, American, White, male, older, heterosexual, married, non-poor, gun owners, Protestant, German American, draft avoiders, and/or those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time?)
https://www.foxnews.com/politics/conference-of-mayors-supports-study-reparations-african-americans

GOPUSA
— Saying ‘All Lives Matter’ Can Get You Killed
https://www.gopusa.com/?p=91809

AMERICAN THINKER
— NY Times editor and columnist Bari Weiss resigns and blasts paper – Thomas Lifson
https://www.americanthinker.com/blog/2020/07/ny_times_editor_and_columnist_bari_weiss_resigns_and_blasts_paper.html
— Under China’s thumb: So you can buy a KillCops t-shirt from the NBA but not a FreeHongKong one – Monica Showalter
https://www.americanthinker.com/blog/2020/07/under_chinas_thumb_so_you_can_buy_a_killcops_tshirt_from_the_nba_but_not_a_freehongkong_one.html
— NeverTrumpers Out of the Closet as Liberal Democrats in Drag – Brian C. Joondeph
https://www.americanthinker.com/articles/2020/07/nevertrumpers_out_of_the_closet_as_liberal_democrats_in_drag.html

FEDERALIST
— Communist, Anti-Semite Angela Davis Says Biden Can Be ‘Effectively Pressured’ By The Left – Evita Duffy (DIERSEN: How effectively can those who represent your municipal district, municipality, your township, your county, and Illinois be effectively pressured by the left?)
https://thefederalist.com/2020/07/14/communist-anti-semite-angela-davis-says-biden-can-be-effectively-pressured-by-the-left/

TOWNHALL
— And Now the Lefty Mob Comes After Professional Baseball… – Matt Vespa
https://townhall.com/tipsheet/mattvespa/2020/07/14/wapo-oped-the-texas-rangers-have-got-to-go-n2572408

RT
— Who are the real racists? The woke mob tries to redefine racism to hide their own bigotry – Micah Curtis
https://www.rt.com/op-ed/494705-real-racists-woke-twitter/

NEW YORK TIMES
— Republicans are planning to move events outdoors at their convention in Jacksonville.
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/07/14/us/elections/primary-runoff-alabama-maine-texas.html?#link-7d3cb959
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: A hate-filled Trump-hater says “The Fight Over the Future of the Democratic Party.”
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/07/14/books/review/the-people-no-thomas-frank-economic-dignity-gene-sperling.html

WASHINGTON POST
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: A hate-filled Trump-hater says “In a pair of interviews, Trump highlights white victimhood. Asked about police killings of black Americans, Trump replies: What about whites?”
https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2020/07/14/pair-interviews-trump-highlights-white-victimhood/

NEW YORK DAILY NEWS
— Trump may move Republican National Convention outdoors as Florida coronavirus crisis worsens
https://www.nydailynews.com/coronavirus/ny-coronavirus-trump-republican-national-convention-20200714-arexfp7v5fh6jplkmkeuz2mhym-story.html

FED SMITH
— Federal Employees, Hatch Act, and Black Lives Matter – Ralph R. Smith
https://www.fedsmith.com/2020/07/14/federal-employees-hatch-act-black-lives-matter/

July 13 Evening Edition

ABC7
— Coronavirus Illinois: IL COVID-19 cases increase by 883, 6 additional deaths 7-day positivity rate remains at 3%
https://abc7chicago.com/health/il-reports-883-new-covid-19-cases-monday/6315394/
— White House turns on Fauci as Trump minimizes coronavirus spike – AP
https://abc7chicago.com/politics/white-house-turns-on-fauci-as-trump-minimizes-covid-19-spike/6315677/

NBC5
— President Trump Says Chicago Violence Worse Than Afghanistan The president has a long history of disparaging Chicago and its violence
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/president-trump-says-chicago-violence-worse-than-afghanistan/2304459/
— Illinois Reports 883 New Coronavirus Cases, 6 Additional Deaths Monday The state also crossed an important milestone, having now conducted more than 2 million tests during the pandemic
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/coronavirus/illinois-reports-883-new-coronavirus-cases-6-additional-deaths-monday/2304259/

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— President Donald Trump says he will bring down Chicago violence even if he has to ‘go in and take over’ – JOHN BYRNE
https://www.chicagotribune.com/politics/ct-donald-trump-chicago-afghanistan-20200713-dlnlinomdzczrhjxya73aymumi-story.html
— President Donald Trump says Chicago gun violence ‘worse than Afghanistan’ – JOHN BYRNE
https://www.chicagotribune.com/politics/ct-donald-trump-chicago-afghanistan-20200713-dlnlinomdzczrhjxya73aymumi-story.html
— Florida shatters record for a state’s largest single-day increase in coronavirus cases as WHO warns ‘no return to normal’- AP
https://www.chicagotribune.com/coronavirus/ct-nw-covid-19-world-updates-20200713-32w2lugrkzb7borud72qc53ppe-story.html
— Voting by mail in Illinois this year? Read this first. – BROOKE FOWLER
https://www.chicagotribune.com/politics/elections/ct-cb-illinois-general-election-voting-mail-20200713-v2acf7i4dvhkzptnxlhmlv7v34-story.html
— Gold Coast residents oppose marijuana dispensary. ‘If people want to smoke, god bless them, let them smoke, but why in this neighborhood?’ – ALLY MAROTTI
https://www.chicagotribune.com/business/ct-biz-gold-coast-marijuana-dispensary-20200713-lbl7ckbc35eclmkoy7p2ww4w6a-story.html
— Chicago sets record for mail-in ballot applications ahead of new state law that will offer vote-by-mail to anyone who voted in last few elections – RICK PEARSON
https://www.chicagotribune.com/politics/ct-vote-by-mail-chicago-election-20200713-354qxjsiezgxphmllxhmy654la-story.html
— Marathon cancellation is a major blow to Chicago, both dreams and money – Editorial
https://www.chicagotribune.com/opinion/editorials/ct-edit-chicago-marathon-canceled-covid-20200713-rjw2clmaazaatpepp7sbzpqety-story.html

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Hate-filled Trump-haters promote hatred of Trump.
https://chicago.suntimes.com/columnists/2020/7/13/21323169/black-lives-matter-civil-rights-movement-segregation-separate-but-equal-racism-jesse-jackson

DAILY HERALD
— Court refuses to order Houston to host Texas GOP gathering – AP
https://www.dailyherald.com/article/20200713/news/307139956/

CRAIN’S CHICAGO BUSINESS
— Here’s something business can learn from government The public sector beats corporations on diversity. – A.D. QUIG (DIERSEN: What if business adopted the federal government’s up-or-out policy? What if business would get rid of its White male employees who are not earning at least $100,000/year by age 25, $200,000/year by age 30, $400,000/year by age 35, $800,000/year by age 40, $1,600,000/year by age 45, $3,200,000/year by age 50, etc.?)
https://www.chicagobusiness.com/government/heres-something-business-can-learn-government

WTTW
— Sounding a ‘Distress Signal,’ Lightfoot Warns Chicago is Falling Behind on Census Response – Heather Cherone
https://news.wttw.com/2020/07/13/mayor-lightfoot-warns-chicago-falling-behind-census

MCHENRY COUNTY BLOG
— Coronavirus Stimulates County Court to Introduce Innovations Allowing Traffic Violators to Appear via Internet
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/07/13/coronavirus-stimulates-county-court-to-introduce-innovations-allowing-traffic-violators-to-appear-via-internet/
— County Coronavirus Deaths Constant, Updated Comparative Data for IL, FL, TX & GA
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/07/13/coronavirus-deaths-constant-updated-comparative-data-for-il-fl-tx-ga/
— A Retired Public Official’s Lament – Part 2
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/07/12/a-retired-public-officials-lament-part-2/
— A Retired Public Official’s Lament – Part 3
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/07/13/a-retired-public-officials-lament-part-3/

WASHINGTON TIMES
— DISGUSTING, OUTRAGEOUS: Federal employees can support Black Lives Matter on the job, Office of Special Counsel rules – Stephen Dinan (DIERSEN: BLM is anti-law enforcement, anti-Trump, anti-conservative, anti-patriotic, anti-Republican, anti-American, anti-White, anti-male, anti-older people, anti-heterosexuals, anti-married people, anti-rich people, anti-gun owners, anti-Protestant, anti-German Americans, anti-draft avoiders, and anti-those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2020/jul/13/federal-employees-can-support-black-lives-matter-j/

WASHINGTON EXAMINER
— Mayors back reparations that could cost $6.2 quadrillion, or $151M per descendant – Paul Bedard
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/washington-secrets/mayors-back-reparations-could-cost-6-2-quadrillion-151m-per-descendant
— Washington Post tries turning Never Trumpers into a ‘movement’
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/opinion/washington-post-tries-turning-never-trumpers-into-a-movement

FOX NEWS
— Trump reelection ‘behemoth’ expands to 1,500 staffers nationwide RNC touts Trump Victory field staff is more than double the size of Biden’s team – Paul Steinhauser
https://www.foxnews.com/politics/trump-reelection-behemoth-expands-nationwide

GOPUSA
— Romney Again Sides With Democrats To Blast Trump
https://www.gopusa.com/?p=91753
— Washington’s NFL Team Officially Surrenders ‘Redskins’ Name After 87 Years
https://www.gopusa.com/?p=91789
— Left-Wing Democrats Want To Control Minorities
https://www.gopusa.com/?p=91760
— Court Refuses To Order Houston To Honor Contract To Host Texas GOP Convention
https://www.gopusa.com/?p=91794

AMERICAN CONSERVATIVE
— Corporations Hyping BLM Fail Us In Every Other Way If Apple and Nike actually cared, they would focus on creating jobs in struggling American black communities. But they don’t. -DARRELL C. SCOTT
https://www.theamericanconservative.com/articles/corporations-hyping-blm-fail-us-in-every-other-way/

BREITBART
— Joel Pollak: Media Played Central Role in Pushing Democrats Further Left – ROBERT KRAYCHIK
https://www.breitbart.com/radio/2020/07/13/joel-pollak-media-played-central-role-in-pushing-democrats-further-left/
— Road to American Citizenship for DACA Illegal Aliens Is Amnesty – JOHN BINDER
https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2020/07/13/expert-road-to-american-citizenship-for-daca-illegal-aliens-is-amnesty/
— BIG MISTAKE: President Will ‘Support’ DACA Migrants, Import More Foreign Workers – NEIL MUNRO
https://www.breitbart.com/immigration/2020/07/13/trump-campaign-official-president-will-support-daca-migrants-import-more-foreign-workers/

CALIBRE PRESS
— I Agree: Reform the Police, But the Devil’s in the Details – Jim Glennon
https://www.calibrepress.com/2020/06/i-agree-reform-the-police-but-the-devils-in-the-details/

DAILY CALLER
— ‘America Better Wake Up And Get Angry About This’: Dan Patrick Rips Democrats, Anti-Police Rhetoric And Black Lives Matter Movement – SHELBY TALCOTT
https://dailycaller.com/2020/07/13/dan-patrick-rips-democrats-anti-police-rhetoric-black-lives-matter-movement/

LIFE SITE NEWS
— Are Dems condoning current social chaos as part of strategy to overthrow Trump? Welcome to the 2020 Presidential Campaign: As Trump holds rallies, Dem-supporting leftists hold riots
https://www.lifesitenews.com/blogs/are-dems-condoning-current-social-chaos-as-part-of-strategy-to-overthrow-trump

NATIONAL REVIEW
— DISGUSTING, TRAGIC: Federal Marijuana Legalization Is the Cure Our COVID-Ravaged Economy Needs – ZOE ZORKA
https://www.nationalreview.com/2020/07/coronavirus-federal-marijuana-legalization-would-boost-economy/

NEW YORK TIMES
— OUTSTANDING: N.Y. Town Rejects Black Lives Matter Painting – Sarah Maslin Nir
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/07/13/nyregion/mural-black-lives-matter-catskill.html
— California Imposing Sweeping Rollback of Reopening Plans Amid Case Surges
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/07/13/world/coronavirus-updates.html
— As Disease Sweeps the U.S., a Record 5.4 Million Americans Have Lost Health Insurance
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/07/13/world/coronavirus-updates.html
— While America Looks Away, Autocrats Crack Down on Digital News Sites Independent journalism is on the defensive, from Hungary to Malaysia. – Ben Smith (DIERSEN: www.gopillinois.com is an independent digital news site.)
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/07/12/business/media/freedom-digital-news-sites-autocrats.html
— Headed to the Convention? Not I, More Republicans Are Saying “Everybody just assumes no one is going,” said one House member wary of the virus risks. But other delegates dismissed the health threat and said it was an honor to help nominate President Trump. – Reid J. Epstein, Nicholas Fandos and Patricia Mazzei
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/07/13/us/politics/florida-virus-republican-convention.html
— Trump Continues Criticism of Movement to Defund the Police
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/07/13/us/politics/trump-police-reform.html

WASHINGTON POST
— U.S. budget deficit shattered one-month record in June as spending outpaced revenue by $864 billion A huge spending increase and sharp falloff in revenue led to the large gap. The deficit in the past nine months has breached $2.7 trillion. – Jeff Stein
https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/2020/07/13/june-2020-budget-deficit-coronavirus/

NIEMAN LAB
— Hundreds of hyperpartisan sites are masquerading as local news. This map shows if there’s one near you.
https://www.niemanlab.org/2020/07/hundreds-of-hyperpartisan-sites-are-masquerading-as-local-news-this-map-shows-if-theres-one-near-you/

July 12 Evening Edition

ABC7
— Coronavirus Illinois: IL coronavirus cases top 153K, with over 7K deaths as state reaches another testing high State conducts over 38K tests in last 24 hours – Eric Horng
https://abc7chicago.com/health/il-reports-954-new-covid-19-cases-as-state-reaches-another-testing-high/6313973/

CBS2
— Black Lives Matter Signs Slashed At Two Oak Park Churches – Steven Graves
https://chicago.cbslocal.com/2020/07/12/black-lives-matter-signs-slashed-at-two-oak-park-churches/

FOX NEWS CHICAGO
— Retired cops launch PAC to help elect pro-police candidates
https://www.fox32chicago.com/news/retired-cops-launch-pac-to-help-elect-pro-police-candidates

WGN TV
— Workers demanding union rights plan to walk off the job in nationwide Strike for Black Lives – CNN
https://wgntv.com/news/workers-demanding-union-rights-plan-to-walk-off-the-job-in-nationwide-strike-for-black-lives/

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— Illinois drops under 1,000 new coronavirus cases, records 20 more deaths Since the outbreak, the state has documented 153,916 cases in all 102 of the state’s counties and 7,187 deaths. – Manny Ramos
https://chicago.suntimes.com/coronavirus/2020/7/12/21321964/illinois-new-coronavirus-cases-deaths-covid-1
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Hate-filled Trump-haters say “How Trump’s deadly reelection strategy comes back to bite every 3 to 14 days.”
https://chicago.suntimes.com/2020/7/12/21317692/mark-urquiza-kristin-urquiz-covid-19-incubation-surge-trump-reelection-doug-ducey-editorial

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— Lake County organization promotes need for change with essays about systemic racism, Black Lives Matter – YADIRA SANCHEZ OLSON
https://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/lake-county-news-sun/ct-lns-lake-foundation-blm-st-0713-20200712-yjifiz45lvgddhmqtvt427yk5a-story.html

WISCONSIN PUBLIC RADIO
— State GOP Convention Decries Anarchy, Socialism Hundreds at in-person convention in Green Bay despite fliers warning they ‘assume any potential risk’. – Shawn Johnson
https://urbanmilwaukee.com/2020/07/12/state-gop-convention-decries-anarchy-socialism/

WHEATON PATCH
— CUSD 200 Custodians Demand Higher Pay, Sick Days Amid Pandemic “We are fighting for higher wages and sick pay because we have to take care of ourselves; we have to take care of our families.” – Lisa Marie Farver
https://patch.com/illinois/wheaton/cusd-200-custodians-demand-higher-pay-sick-days-amid-pademic

DEPAULIA
— Hundreds protest ICE in downtown Chicago
https://depauliaonline.com/49495/ladepaulia/cientos-de-manifestantes-protestan-contra-ice-en-el-centro-de-chicago/

MCHENRY COUNTY BLOG
— Winnebago County GOP Board Members Trying to Put Executive Form of Government Referendum on Fall Ballot
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/07/12/winnebago-county-gop-board-members-trying-to-put-executive-form-of-government-referendum-on-fall-ballot/
— A Retired Public Official’s Lament – Part 1
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/07/11/a-retired-public-officials-lament-part-1/

BREITBART
— Thomas Sowell: ‘Systemic Racism’ Has ‘No Meaning’ – JOEL B. POLLAK
https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2020/07/12/thomas-sowell-systemic-racism-has-no-meaning/
— Greyhound’s Value Drops by $156M Due to Less Illegal Immigration to U.S. – JOHN BINDER
https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2020/07/12/greyhounds-value-drops-156m-due-less-illegal-immigration-u-s/

EPOCH TIMES
— Revolution and Counter-Revolution in America – Paul Adams
https://www.theepochtimes.com/revolution-and-counter-revolution-in-america_3419970.html

CNN
— USC will remove a John Wayne exhibit after actor’s racist comments resurfaced – Dakin Andone
https://www.cnn.com/2020/07/12/us/john-wayne-exhibit-usc-trnd/index.html
— Workers demanding union rights plan to walk off the job in nationwide Strike for Black Lives
https://www.channel3000.com/workers-demanding-union-rights-plan-to-walk-off-the-job-in-nationwide-strike-for-black-lives/

NBC NEW YORK
— Blue Lives Matter March Clashes With Counter-Protesters
https://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/local/blue-lives-matter-march-clashes-with-counter-protesters/2511437/

BOSTON HERALD
— Virgin Mary statue set on fire outside Boston church Boston Police are investigating – RICK SOBEY
https://www.bostonherald.com/2020/07/12/virgin-mary-statue-set-on-fire-outside-boston-church-police/

PUEBLO CHIEFTAIN
— Movement not really about systemic racism – Larry Crowder, Alamosa, Colorado State Senator, District 35
https://www.chieftain.com/opinion/20200711/movement-not-really-about-systemic-racism

JOPLIN GLOBE
— The New ‘Systemic Racism’ That Is Coming – Patrick Buchanan (DIERSEN: According to Trump-haters, the more of the following that you are, the more racist that you are: law enforcement officer, Trump supporter, conservative, patriotic, Republican, American, White, male, older, heterosexual, married, non-poor, gun owner, Protestant, German American, draft avoider, and/or if your ancestors have been in America for a long time.)
https://www.joplinglobe.com/opinion/columns/patrick-buchanan-the-new-systemic-racism-that-is-coming/article_2a35353c-062d-5f81-9f56-8d96e6d54d67.html

FORBES
— Princeton Professors Want The Power To Punish Research They Deem Racist – Evan Gerstmann (DIERSEN: According to Trump-haters, the more of the following that you are, the more racist that you are: law enforcement officer, Trump supporter, conservative, patriotic, Republican, American, White, male, older, heterosexual, married, non-poor, gun owner, Protestant, German American, draft avoider, and/or if your ancestors have been in America for a long time.)
https://www.forbes.com/sites/evangerstmann/2020/07/12/princeton-professors-want-the-power-to-punish-research-they-deem-racist/#6758837dc716