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June 20 Evening Edition

ABC7
— Coronavirus Illinois: IL COVID-19 deaths top 6.6K with 634 new cases; school guidelines expected soon
https://abc7chicago.com/health/634-new-covid-19-cases-in-il;-school-guidelines-expected-soon/6257853/
— DISGUSTING, TRAGIC: 2 Chicago artists are on a mission to highlight queer artists, activists – Jalyn Henderson
https://abc7chicago.com/localish/artists-paint-queer-affirming-murals-around-the-city/6256947/

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— Trump Tulsa rally: Big crowds start filling streets around arena as campaign announces 6 staff test positive for COVID-19 – AP
https://www.chicagotribune.com/election-2020/ct-tulsa-trump-rally-20200620-qk3jfpjpzbbn7eno3cthgl4xp4-story.html
— More statues torn down across country — including one of Union hero Ulysses S. Grant – AP
https://www.chicagotribune.com/nation-world/ct-nw-washington-dc-statue-albert-pike-20200620-a4qslgn4zzhfdmtwlenbrd56ni-story.html

DAILY HERALD
— Illinois reports another 634 positive COVID-19 tests – Orrin Schwarz
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20200620/illinois-reports-another-634-positive-covid-19-tests

SPRINGFIELD STATE JOURNAL REGISTER
— Davis sticks with Trump in hot 13th race – Bernard Schoenburg (DIERSEN: QUESTION: Who wants everyone to dump Trump? ANSWER: Those who are anti-Trump, anti-conservative, anti-patriotic, anti-Republican, anti-American, anti-White, anti-male, anti-older people, anti-heterosexuals, 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.)
https://www.sj-r.com/news/20200620/davis-sticks-with-trump-in-hot-13th-race

SOUTHERN
— Be careful out there – Rich Miller
https://thesouthern.com/opinion/columnists/rich-miller-be-careful-out-there/article_06031949-e08c-599f-b505-22cfa6f7bcba.html

FOX ILLINOIS
— Statues toppled throughout US in protests against racism – AP
https://foxillinois.com/news/nation-world/dc-protesters-pull-down-burn-statue-of-confederate-general-1

FOX NEWS
— FCC commissioner claims Big Tech has ‘weaponized’ federal law to push ‘partisan political agenda’ – Joshua Nelson
https://www.foxnews.com/media/brendan-carr-fcc-big-tech-section-230

MCHENRY COUNTY BLOG
— Judge Sustains McHenry County Blog Commenters’ Anonymity
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/06/20/judge-sustains-mchenry-county-blog-commenters-anonymity/

ILLINOIS LEAKS
— Gov Pritzker exempted local governments from Executive Order – JOHN KRAFT
https://edgarcountywatchdogs.com/2020/06/gov-pritzker-exempted-local-governments-from-executive-order/

BREITBART
— Only 1 of the Top 100 Universities Featured a Conservative Graduation Speaker This Spring – TOM CICCOTTA
https://www.breitbart.com/tech/2020/06/20/only-1-of-the-top-100-universities-featured-a-conservative-graduation-speaker-this-spring/
— When Not Saying ‘Black Lives Matter’ Makes You a Racist – RICK MORAN (DIERSEN: How close are the Trump-hating leaders in your municipal district, in your municipality, in your township, in your county, in Illinois, and in America to officially getting rid of you if you do not promote BLM, LGBTQ, abortion, mass/illegal immigration, abolition of the First and Second Amendments, booze, gambling, pot, and other vices, patronage, political affiliation discrimination, reverse discrimination, and age discrimination?)
https://pjmedia.com/news-and-politics/rick-moran/2020/06/20/when-not-saying-black-lives-matter-makes-you-a-racist-n556810
— Zogby Poll: Majority of Voters Believe Joe Biden in ‘Early Stages of Dementia’ – KYLE OLSON
https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2020/06/19/zogby-poll-majority-voters-believe-joe-biden-early-stages-dementia/

PJ MEDIA
— ‘Is George Washington Next?’ – Why, Yes, Mr. President, Yes He Is. The Mob Tears Down Washington Statue in Portland – VICTORIA TAFT
https://pjmedia.com/columns/victoria-taft/2020/06/19/is-george-washington-next-why-yes-mr-president-yes-he-is-the-mob-tears-down-washington-statue-in-portland-n554549

THE HILL
— HATE CRIMES: Protesters tear down statues of Union general Ulysses S. Grant, national anthem lyricist Francis Scott Key – MARTY JOHNSON
https://thehill.com/homenews/state-watch/503685-protesters-tear-down-statues-of-union-general-ulysses-s-grant-national

CNN
— Six Trump campaign staffers working on Tulsa rally test positive for coronavirus – Donald Judd and Kevin Liptak
https://www.cnn.com/2020/06/20/politics/trump-campaign-staffers/index.html

NEW YORK TIMES
— Trump Rally Live Updates
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/06/20/us/trump-rally-tulsa.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Trump-haters ask “Why Is the G.O.P. Fighting to Preserve Monuments to Traitors in the Capitol?” and say “Portraits and statues venerating Confederate leaders are an insult to freedom and democracy.” Trump-haters reject Lincoln’s “With malice toward none, with charity for all” speech. (SEE: https://www.blackpast.org/african-american-history/speeches-african-american-history/1865-abraham-lincoln-inaugural-address-second/ )
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/06/19/opinion/capitol-confederacy-statues.html

WASHINGTON POST
— Oklahoma reports more than 300 new cases on day of Trump rally
https://www.washingtonpost.com/nation/2020/06/20/coronavirus-live-updates-us/
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Trump-haters shout at asylum seekers that Trump is a White supremacist, Nazi, KKK member, hater, racist, sexist, bigot, and even worse things. Trump-haters want all the citizens of all the foreign countries or the world that are minority, female, younger, and/or LGBTQers and who lack education, who lack job skills, who lack work experience, who have financial problems, who have health problems, and/or who have other problems to seek asylum in America. Trump-haters want to use asylum seekers to help them get rid of Trump once and for all.)
https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2020/06/19/we-cannot-let-trump-administration-turn-this-countrys-back-asylum-seekers/

NEW YORK DAILY NEWS
— Twitter bans right-wing columnist Katie Hopkins citing ‘hateful conduct’ – BRIAN NIEMIETZ (DIERSEN: My critics/opponents want the following to ban me and to band my GOPUSA ILLINOIS emails: Milton Township Republican Organization, DuPage County Republican Central Committee, Illinois Republican Party, Wheaton, Wheaton Chamber of Commerce, Downtown Wheaton Association, Milton Township, DuPage County, Illinois, and all the individuals, religions, organizations, companies, etc. in Wheaton, Milton Township, DuPage County, and Illinois.)
https://www.nydailynews.com/news/world/ny-twitter-bans-right-wing-columnist-katie-hopkins-20200619-vi3mjm4ecrd7phtwsbmaoqceg4-story.html

June 12 Evening Edition

ABC7
— Coronavirus Illinois: IL COVID-19 deaths top 6K with 131K total cases
https://abc7chicago.com/health/illinois-reports-nearly-600-new-covid-19-cases/6245044/
— DISGUSTING, TRAGIC: Starbucks will allow employees to wear Black Lives Matter shirts, pins Prior to Friday’s statement, many called for Starbucks boycott – Samantha Chatman (DIERSEN: How soon, if not already, will Starbucks refuse to serve those who are Trump supporters, conservative, patriotic, Republican, American, White, male, older, non-poor, gun owners, Protestant, German American, draft avoiders, and/or those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time?)
https://abc7chicago.com/business/starbucks-will-allow-employees-to-wear-black-lives-matter-shirts-pins/6244702/
— Fauci says attending rallies, protests is ‘risky’ while coronavirus threat persists
https://abc7chicago.com/health/fauci-says-attending-rallies-protests-is-risky/6245124/

CBS2
— Sen. Durbin Marches With Faith Leaders, Supports ‘Justice In Policing Act’
https://chicago.cbslocal.com/2020/06/12/sen-durbin-marches-with-faith-leaders-supports-justice-in-policing-act/

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— Chicago City Council sued over conference calls where Mayor Lori Lightfoot and alderman exchanged profanities – Gregory Pratt
https://www.chicagotribune.com/politics/ct-chicago-meetings-lightfoot-lawsuit-20200612-qduzedouyzbcfjamyaaaqer7qy-story.html
— Burr Ridge Mayor Gary Grasso, on Wednesday, sent a letter to Gov. J.B. Pritzker asking for restaurants to be able to open their indoor dining areas in time for Father’s Day. – JESSE WRIGHT
https://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/burr-ridge/ct-dbr-burr-ridge-inside-dining-tl-0618-20200612-cu2knoyyavfo3pqhnls5awuzxm-story.html
— ‘Take your knee off my neck,’ chant marchers during new round of George Floyd-inspired demonstrations in Chicago – ALICE YIN, NAUSHEEN HUSAIN and JAVONTE ANDERSON
https://www.chicagotribune.com/news/breaking/ct-george-floyd-chicago-protests-20200612-5khr3ifjo5aixih2p7klff3wuy-story.html

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— Hold the deep fried candy bars — Illinois State Fair nixed over COVID-19 concerns It’s the first time the fair in Springfield has been canceled since 1945, the final year of a four-year hiatus during the second World War. – Neal Earley
https://chicago.suntimes.com/politics/2020/6/12/21289812/illinois-state-fair-canceled-pritzker-covid-19-springfield-duqoin-coronavirus
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Trump-haters say “A Cubs fan’s dilemma: How to root for the team without rooting for Donald Trump. Todd Ricketts, one of the team’s owners, is working day and night for the most divisive and incompetent president in modern times.
https://chicago.suntimes.com/2020/6/12/21289453/todd-ricketts-cubs-ownership-laura-ricketts-tom-ricketts-theo-epstein-wrigley-field-trump-reelection
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Ever-increasingly, Trump-haters promote LGBTQ activity.
https://chicago.suntimes.com/2020/6/12/21278244/lgbtq-discrimination-health-care-trump-administration-affordable-health-care-act-section-1557

DAILY HERALD
— Trump may be stuck with awkwardly worded GOP platform – AP
https://www.dailyherald.com/article/20200612/news/306129926/

CRAIN’S CHICAGO BUSINESS
— BGA sues City Council over controversial meetings with mayor The watchdog group contends an unannounced session that turned into a shouting match between the mayor and Ald. Lopez violated the state’s open meetings law—and was just one of a series of illegal meetings. – GREG HINZ
https://www.chicagobusiness.com/greg-hinz-politics/bga-sues-city-council-over-controversial-meetings-mayor

WGN RADIO
— Florida Republicans excited to bring RNC to Jacksonville – Kellie Meyer
https://wgnradio.com/news/florida-republicans-excited-to-bring-rnc-to-jacksonville/

WTTW
— Chicago Will Not Create Reparations Commission After Lightfoot Objects – Heather Cherone
https://news.wttw.com/2020/06/12/chicago-will-not-create-reparations-commission-after-lightfoot-objects

BGA
— BGA Sues Chicago City Council Over Open Meetings Act Violations Mayor Lori Lightfoot, members of her administration and Chicago aldermen have repeatedly held telephone conference calls to discuss city business without public notice and without providing opportunities for citizens to observe or participate.
https://www.bettergov.org/news/bga-sues-chicago-city-council-over-open-meetings-act-violations/

MCHENRY COUNTY BLOG
— Have Chicago Police Earned a New Slogan?
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/06/12/have-chicago-police-earned-a-new-slogan/

ILLINOIS REVIEW
— CHICAGO GOP CHAIR CONDEMNS MAYOR’S ATTACK ON POLICE
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2020/06/chicago-gop-chair-condemns-mayors-attack-on-police-.html
— ILLINOISANS WON’T BE MEETING AT THE STATE FAIR IN 2020
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2020/06/illinoisans-wont-be-meeting-at-the-state-fair-in-2020.html

WASHINGTON TIMES
— Trump says America isn’t racist: ‘We’re not defunding police’ – Dave Boyer
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2020/jun/11/trump-outlines-plan-improve-police-minority-commun/

WASHINGTON FREE BEACON
— Biden Dropped $4.7 Million on Facebook Ads in June While Decrying ‘Misinformation’ on Platform Campaign spent more money on Facebook ads over the past week than all of 2019 – Alana Goodman
https://freebeacon.com/2020-election/biden-dropped-4-7-million-on-facebook-ads-in-june-while-decrying-misinformation-on-platform/

GOPUSA
— You Are Now Leaving The USA; Antifa, BLM Take Over Portion Of Seattle, Create CHAZ – Bobby Eberle
https://www.gopusa.com/?p=90369
— Inslee Defends Seattle Takeover, Criticizes Trump
https://www.gopusa.com/?p=90360

BREITBART
— Seattle ‘Autonomous Zone’ Demands U.S. Citizenship for 11 to 22M Illegal Aliens – JOHN BINDER
https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2020/06/12/seattle-autonomous-zone-demands-u-s-citizenship-for-11-to-22m-illegal-aliens/
— Seattle ‘Autonomous Zone’ Has a Border Wall, Conducts ‘Deportations’ – John Binder
https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2020/06/12/photos-seattle-autonomous-zone-has-a-border-wall-conducts-deportations/

NEWSMAX
— Reagan Called RINOs ‘Traitors’ – Gene Kopelson
https://www.newsmax.com/genekopelson/ronaldreagan-rinos/2020/06/12/id/971922/

CONSERVATIVE HQ
— Democrat Campaign To Delegitimize 2020 Election Intensifies – George Rasley
http://www.conservativehq.com/node/32693
— Media’s best friends: swamp things and misfits bashing Trump – Jeffrey A. Rendall
http://www.conservativehq.com/article/32691-assault-america-day-527-media%E2%80%99s-best-friends-swamp-things-and-misfits-bashing-trump

POLITICO
— Republicans across the spectrum slam RNC’s decision to keep 2016 platform Social conservatives wanted new language on gender identity and late-term abortions. Social moderates said the current platform could alienate suburbanites. – GABBY ORR
https://www.politico.com/news/2020/06/11/republicans-rnc-decision-314172

WASHINGTON POST
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Trump-haters say “Pandemic deepens economic pain at Trump’s company, already suffering from a tarnished brand.”
https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/pandemic-deepens-economic-pain-at-trumps-company-already-suffering-from-a-tarnished-brand/2020/06/12/45dcdef4-a8f7-11ea-a9d9-a81c1a491c52_story.html

June 7 Morning Edition

ABC7
— More Chicago protests expected Sunday after peaceful rallies fill Union Park, march through city to honor George Floyd, demand end to police brutality Peace walk Sunday at 79th, Cottage Grove to include My Block My Hood My City, meal distribution – Jesse Kirsch
https://abc7chicago.com/community-events/more-chicago-protests-expected-sunday-after-preceding-peaceful-rallies/6235812/?cmp=emc-wls-news-headlines-6/7/2020

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Trump-haters say “President Trump blames antifa for clashes with law enforcement amid George Floyd fallout, but protest records show scant evidence.”
https://www.chicagotribune.com/nation-world/ct-nw-antifa-trump-george-floyd-fallout-little-evidence-20200606-yxlj4l3chzedzot45m6npkvdve-story.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Ever-increasingly, Trump-haters promote protests and riots.
https://www.chicagotribune.com/columns/steve-chapman/ct-column-trump-military-riots-cotton-chapman-20200605-v5jmccjznjbyri3brqzgo6ps7y-story.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Under the Democrats, sooner or later, everyone in Illinois will be a) handing out welfare and/or b) getting welfare.
https://www.chicagotribune.com/news/breaking/ct-community-resources-food-giveaway-20200605-6effl7u3fbaivewtkp66ka6f4e-story.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Rioters hate Trump. Trump-haters paint Trump-hating rioters as positively as they can.
https://www.chicagotribune.com/news/ct-aurora-unrest-arson-charge-surveilance-investigation-20200605-5ffzssdt65bi5bpmgpwljl7r3e-story.html
— FRONT PAGE WITH COLOR PICTURE: Trump-haters hint/imply/argue/shout that “Latinos have highest COVID-19 infection rate” because of Trump.
https://www.chicagotribune.com/coronavirus/ct-coronavirus-latinos-reopening-concerns-20200605-rd3xsjjugrfpphwort6wcbmq7i-story.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: If you hint/imply/argue/shout that Trump promotes racism, Trump-hater promote you.
https://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/naperville-sun/opinion/ct-nvs-guest-column-benjamin-white-st-0607-20200605-5ng54ccytbhxtp4caiei2zdn3q-story.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Trump-haters crow about their success in getting teens to do their bidding.
https://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/naperville-sun/ct-nvs-naperville-peaceful-blm-protest-st-0605-20200604-xhztnusfpfbr3kazpvqe5crbne-story.html

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Ever-increasingly, Trump-haters use George Floyd to demonize, denigrate, and condemn the following as being White supremacists, Nazis, KKK members, haters, racists, sexists, bigots, and even worse things who should be gotten rid of once and for all: those who are policemen, Trump supporters, conservative, patriotic, Republican, American, White, male, older, non-poor, gun owners, Protestant, German American, draft avoiders, and/or those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.
https://chicago.suntimes.com/2020/6/4/21279779/racism-childrens-books-ben-crump
https://chicago.suntimes.com/education/2020/6/5/21279788/1619-project-cps-chicago-public-schools-black-history-white-supremacy-george-floyd-civil-rights

DAILY HERALD
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Trump-haters promotes hatred against Trump.
https://www.dailyherald.com/discuss/20200607/the-race-card-2020-version-how-trump-has-used-the-pandemic-to-play-his-willie-horton-card
https://www.dailyherald.com/discuss/20200606/a-sounding-board-editorial-questions-for-white-americans

ALTON DAILY NEWS
— Defund Law Enforcement? – Greg Bishop (DIERSEN: Ever-increasingly, Trump-haters use George Floyd to demonize, denigrate, and condemn the following as being White supremacists, Nazis, KKK members, haters, racists, sexists, bigots, and even worse things who should be gotten rid of once and for all: those who are policemen, Trump supporters, conservative, patriotic, Republican, American, White, male, older, non-poor, gun owners, Protestant, German American, draft avoiders, and/or those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.)
http://www.altondailynews.com/news/details.cfm?clientid=17&id=305220#.Xty6RTpKiM8

FOX ILLINOIS
— Crowd clogs Golden Gate Bridge amid marches for George Floyd – AP (DIERSEN: Ever-increasingly, Trump-haters use George Floyd to demonize, denigrate, and condemn the following as being White supremacists, Nazis, KKK members, haters, racists, sexists, bigots, and even worse things who should be gotten rid of once and for all: those who are policemen, Trump supporters, conservative, patriotic, Republican, American, White, male, older, non-poor, gun owners, Protestant, German American, draft avoiders, and/or those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.)
https://foxillinois.com/news/nation-world/large-crowds-march-across-california-for-george-floyd

WICZ
— Ivanka Trump’s commencement speech canceled over backlash to President’s response to George Floyd’s death
http://www.wicz.com/story/42218706/ivanka-trumps-commencement-speech-canceled-over-backlash-to-presidents-response-to-george-floyds-death

CITY OF WHEATON
— Planned Protest March on 6/7
https://www.wheaton.il.us/civicalerts.aspx?AID=422
(FROM THE PRESS RELEASE: The City of Wheaton and the Wheaton Police Department are aware of a planned protest march at 1:30 p.m. Sunday, June 7, starting near the intersection of Main and Front streets. Organizers have advertised this event, “Family March: Black Lives Matter,” as a peaceful protest. Protests of this nature are a protected form of the Constitutional right to free speech and assembly. Participants are planning to walk on sidewalks. Vehicular traffic may experience some delays when the pedestrian groups are crossing intersections. Organizers have shared this route: Starting from the plaza on Front Street near Main Street Heading north on Main Street West on Wesley Street South on Wheaton Avenue East on Front Street The Wheaton Police Department has been in contact with the event’s organizer, and officers will be present for everyone’s safety. We expect this will be a peaceful gathering and we respect the right of people to assemble peacefully, but we remind attendees that violent criminal acts will not be tolerated. The Wheaton Police Department and City of Wheaton will continue to keep the community up-to-date. To receive updates, follow the City of Wheaton on Facebook and Twitter (@CityOfWheaton), sign up to receive email updates (www.wheaton.il.us/emailupdates) or visit the City’s website at www.wheaton.il.us.)
— Planned Protest on Roosevelt Road Concludes
https://www.wheaton.il.us/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=421
(FROM THE PRESS RELEASE: The planned protest along Roosevelt Road from Main Street in Wheaton to Main Street in Glen Ellyn has concluded, and this peaceful event occurred without incident. The City of Wheaton and the Wheaton Police Department respect the right of people to assemble peacefully. The participants met the City’s expectation for a peaceful gathering. The Wheaton and Glen Ellyn Police Departments had been in contact with organizers before the event and provided a presence at the event to ensure everyone’s safety. We appreciate the cooperation of participants in helping ensure this was a peaceful gathering. We also appreciate the patience and understanding of the businesses and motorists in the area of the protest.)

MCHENRY COUNTY BLOG
— Crystal Lake George Floyd Rally
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/06/06/crystal-lake-george-floyd-rally/

CAPITOL FAX
— It’s break time That’s it for me. Barring extreme craziness necessitating a return to the helm, I’m taking next week off. (DIERSEN: Everyone can count on my putting out a GOPUSA ILLINOIS email each and every morning and each and every evening too. I have put out a GOPUSA ILLINOIS email each and every morning since 2004 and each and every evening to since 2015.)
https://capitolfax.com/2020/06/05/its-break-time/

RED STATE
— Police Officer Refuses to Kneel, Says ‘I Only Take a Knee Before God’ as Protestors Scream at Him
https://www.redstate.com/bonchie/2020/06/06/watch-police-officer-refuses-to-kneel-as-protestors-scream-at-him/

THE HILL
— Why Republicans aren’t likely to move their convention out of Charlotte – REID WILSON
https://thehill.com/homenews/campaign/501359-why-republicans-arent-likely-to-move-their-convention-out-of-charlotte
— GOP’s Obama-era probes fuel Senate angst – JORDAIN CARNEY
https://thehill.com/homenews/senate/501441-gops-obama-era-probes-fuel-senate-angst
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Ever-increasingly, Trump-haters use George Floyd to demonize, denigrate, and condemn the following as being White supremacists, Nazis, KKK members, haters, racists, sexists, bigots, and even worse things who should be gotten rid of once and for all: those who are policemen, Trump supporters, conservative, patriotic, Republican, American, White, male, older, non-poor, gun owners, Protestant, German American, draft avoiders, and/or those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.
https://thehill.com/homenews/news/501494-massive-demonstrations-over-racial-injustice-dominate-US-for-second-Saturday
https://thehill.com/blogs/congress-blog/politics/501484-americas-divide-widens-ignore-it-no-longer
https://thehill.com/changing-america/respect/equality/500883-most-americans-support-protesters-over-trump-shifting

ASSOCIATED PRESS
— How Messaging Technology is Helping Fuel Global Protests
https://www.voanews.com/usa/nation-turmoil-george-floyd-protests/how-messaging-technology-helping-fuel-global-protests

CNN & CBS NEWS
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Ever-increasingly, Trump-haters use George Floyd to demonize, denigrate, and condemn the following as being White supremacists, Nazis, KKK members, haters, racists, sexists, bigots, and even worse things who should be gotten rid of once and for all: those who are policemen, Trump supporters, conservative, patriotic, Republican, American, White, male, older, non-poor, gun owners, Protestant, German American, draft avoiders, and/or those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.
https://www.cnn.com/us/live-news/george-floyd-protests-06-07-20/index.html
https://www.cnn.com/2020/06/07/us/george-floyd-protests-sunday/index.html
https://www.cbsnews.com/live-updates/george-floyd-protest-blm-washington-dc-nyc-la-2020-06-06/

ABC NEWS
— 52% of Americans support deploying military to control violent protests: POLL – Kendall Karson
https://abcnews.go.com/Politics/52-americans-support-deploying-military-control-violent-protests/story?id=71097167
— Trump wanted 10,000 troops to quell (RIOTS) – Ella Torres and William Mansell
https://abcnews.go.com/US/george-floyd-protest-updates-judge-orders-denver-police/story?id=71104967

NEW YORK TIMES
— Democrats to Propose Broad Bill to Target Police Misconduct and Racial Bias Elements of the package, to be unveiled on Monday by House and Senate Democrats, are certain to meet with opposition from police unions and their allies. – Nicholas Fandos (DIERSEN: Ever-increasingly, Trump-haters use George Floyd to promote hatred of law enforcement.
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/06/06/us/politics/democrats-police-misconduct-racial-bias.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Ever-increasingly, Trump-haters use George Floyd to demonize, denigrate, and condemn the following as being White supremacists, Nazis, KKK members, haters, racists, sexists, bigots, and even worse things who should be gotten rid of once and for all: those who are policemen, Trump supporters, conservative, patriotic, Republican, American, White, male, older, non-poor, gun owners, Protestant, German American, draft avoiders, and/or those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/06/06/us/protests-today-police-george-floyd.html
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/06/02/us/minneapolis-protests-conflict-discord.html
— The Economy Is Experiencing an Epic Collapse of Demand. A rip in the fabric of the economy won’t be healed easily, and denial of the severity of the crisis won’t solve it. – Neil Irwin
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/06/06/upshot/coronavirus-economic-crisis.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Trump-haters promote hatred against Trump.
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/06/06/opinion/trump-washington-monuments-george-floyd-protests.html
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/06/03/opinion/sunday/biden-black-vote-trump.html
— FRONT PAGE: A Striking Disconnect on the Virus: Economic Pain With Little Illness – Michael H. Keller, Steve Eder and Karl Russell
https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2020/06/06/business/economy/high-unemployment-few-coronavirus-cases.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Trump-haters say “U.S. Diplomats Struggle to Defend Democracy Abroad Amid Crises at Home Police violence and President Trump’s threats to use the military against protesters have undercut American criticism of autocrats and called into question the country’s moral authority.”
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/06/06/us/politics/protests-diplomats-coronavirus.html
— AS THE DEMOCRAT PARTY’S STRANGLEHOLD ON CALIFORNIA TIGHTENS: 2,000 Free Meals a Night, Seasoned by Silicon Valley Chefs With unemployment soaring in this region of haves and have-nots, a local Boys and Girls Club has transformed into a pop-up takeout operation to feed the most disadvantaged. – Matt Richtel
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/06/04/health/coronavirus-hunger-unemployment.html
— FRONT PAGE: Vote for Trump? These Republican Leaders Aren’t on the Bandwagon – Jonathan Martin (DIERSEN: What do you say to candidates on the November 3, 2020 ballot in your precinct who run as a Republican, but who hint/imply/argue/shout that they are anti-Trump, anti-conservative, anti-Republican, anti-White, anti-male, anti-older 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? The aforesaid a) discourage me from sending out GOPUSA ILLINOIS emails and b) discourage everyone from reading those emails.)
Former President George W. Bush and Senator Mitt Romney won’t support Mr. Trump’s re-election, and other G.O.P. officials are mulling a vote for Joe Biden.
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/06/06/us/politics/trump-biden-republicans-voters.html
— FRONT PAGE: Kneeling, Fiercely Debated in the N.F.L., Resonates in Protests Some demonstrators, and in some cases the police, have paused to kneel, recalling the manner of George Floyd’s death and the gesture by Colin Kaepernick. – Kurt Streeter (DIERSEN: According to Trump-haters, to kneel is to shout that you are anti-law enforcement, anti-Trump, anti-conservative, anti-patriotic, anti-Republican, anti-American, anti-White, anti-male, anti-older people, anti-rich people, anti-gun owners, anti-Protestant, anti-German Americans, and anti-those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.)
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/06/05/sports/football/george-floyd-kaepernick-kneeling-nfl-protests.html

WASHINGTON POST
— President Trump announces he will order National Guard to begin withdrawing from Washington; More demonstrations expected Sunday
https://www.washingtonpost.com/dc-md-va/2020/06/07/dc-protests-sunday-george-floyd/
— ‘Protecting property’ is an abstraction to the growing share of Americans who own nothing More than 1 in 5 U.S. families have zero or negative net worth, and the share is even larger among black and young Americans – Christopher Ingraham (DIERSEN: What percent of protesters/rioters are anti-law enforcement, anti-Trump, anti-conservative, anti-patriotic, anti-Republican, anti-American, anti-White, anti-male, anti-older 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?)
https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/2020/06/04/protecting-property-is-an-abstraction-growing-share-americans-who-own-nothing/

USA TODAY
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Ever-increasingly, Trump-haters use George Floyd to demonize, denigrate, and condemn the following as being White supremacists, Nazis, KKK members, haters, racists, sexists, bigots, and even worse things who should be gotten rid of once and for all: those who are policemen, Trump supporters, conservative, patriotic, Republican, American, White, male, older, non-poor, gun owners, Protestant, German American, draft avoiders, and/or those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.
https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2020/06/06/george-floyd-protests-raeford-north-carolina-memorial-dc-protest/3155096001/
— Small business owner: The looters who broke into my store weren’t protesting violence – Roy Rodman
https://www.usatoday.com/story/opinion/2020/06/07/george-floyd-riots-protests-small-business-looted-destroyed-column/3158622001/

WALL STREET JOURNAL
— California and Some Other States See Coronavirus Cases Rise As some hard-hit places keep their daily numbers down, new cases rise elsewhere; New York City prepares to reopen Monday – Talal Ansari and Brianna Abbott
https://www.wsj.com/articles/california-and-some-other-states-see-coronavirus-cases-rise-11591540411

FORBES
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Ever-increasingly, Trump-haters use George Floyd to demonize, denigrate, and condemn the following as being White supremacists, Nazis, KKK members, haters, racists, sexists, bigots, and even worse things who should be gotten rid of once and for all: those who are policemen, Trump supporters, conservative, patriotic, Republican, American, White, male, older, non-poor, gun owners, Protestant, German American, draft avoiders, and/or those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.
https://www.forbes.com/sites/sergeiklebnikov/2020/06/06/floyd-protests-go-global-from-mexico-london-germany-and-france-and-sometimes-violent/

RENO GAZETTE JOURNAL
— OUTSTANDING: Rally shows support for law enforcement officers on Saturday in Carson City – Jim Krajewski
https://www.rgj.com/story/news/2020/06/06/rally-shows-support-law-enforcement-officers-saturday-carson-city/3166125001/

ATHENS BANNER HERALD
— Local law enforcement assist organizers in protest planning, security – Jozsef Papp (DIERSEN: Of course, Trump-haters are doing everything that they can to turn law enforcement against individuals, organizations, companies, governments, and countries that are Trump supporters, conservative, patriotic, Republican, American, White, male, older, non-poor, gun owners, Protestant, German American, draft avoiders, and/or those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.)
https://www.onlineathens.com/news/20200606/local-law-enforcement-assist-organizers-in-protest-planning-security

DELAWARE PUBLIC MEDIA
— Dover law enforcement and protesters march in solidarity – TONY GORMAN (DIERSEN: Of course, Trump-haters are doing everything that they can to turn law enforcement against individuals, organizations, companies, governments, and countries that are Trump supporters, conservative, patriotic, Republican, American, White, male, older, non-poor, gun owners, Protestant, German American, draft avoiders, and/or those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.)
https://www.delawarepublic.org/post/dover-law-enforcement-and-protesters-march-solidarity

ABC4
— Peaceful demonstration brings community and law enforcement together – Curtis Booker and Brittany Johnson (DIERSEN: Of course, Trump-haters are doing everything that they can to turn law enforcement against individuals, organizations, companies, governments, and countries that are Trump supporters, conservative, patriotic, Republican, American, White, male, older, non-poor, gun owners, Protestant, German American, draft avoiders, and/or those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.)
https://www.abc4.com/news/local-news/peaceful-demonstration-brings-community-and-law-enforcement-together/

RICHMOND TIMES DISPATCH
— How workplaces can serve as allies to eradicate racial injustice – KAREN MICHAEL (DIERSEN: Since the 1960s, Democrats and RINOs have used Affirmative Action, Diversity, and Inclusion, that is, patronage, political affiliation discrimination, reverse discrimination, and age discrimination to get rid of Republicans, and especially to get rid of Republicans who are White, male, older, non-poor, conservative, patriotic, gun owners, Protestant, German American, draft avoiders, and those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.)
https://www.richmond.com/business/labor-law-how-workplaces-can-serve-as-allies-to-eradicate-racial-injustice/article_50520c99-bf9a-501a-9f3e-5567674dcee4.html

NPR
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Ever-increasingly, Trump-haters use George Floyd to demonize, denigrate, and condemn the following as being White supremacists, Nazis, KKK members, haters, racists, sexists, bigots, and even worse things who should be gotten rid of once and for all: those who are policemen, Trump supporters, conservative, patriotic, Republican, American, White, male, older, non-poor, gun owners, Protestant, German American, draft avoiders, and/or those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.
https://www.npr.org/2020/06/06/871553038/largely-peaceful-anti-police-brutality-protests-continue-across-the-country

VOX
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Ever-increasingly, Trump-haters use George Floyd to demonize, denigrate, and condemn the following as being White supremacists, Nazis, KKK members, haters, racists, sexists, bigots, and even worse things who should be gotten rid of once and for all: those who are policemen, Trump supporters, conservative, patriotic, Republican, American, White, male, older, non-poor, gun owners, Protestant, German American, draft avoiders, and/or those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.
https://www.vox.com/identities/2020/6/4/21276674/protests-george-floyd-arbery-nationwide-trump

GUARDIAN & BBC
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Ever-increasingly, Trump-haters use George Floyd to demonize, denigrate, and condemn the following as being White supremacists, Nazis, KKK members, haters, racists, sexists, bigots, and even worse things who should be gotten rid of once and for all: those who are policemen, Trump supporters, conservative, patriotic, Republican, American, White, male, older, non-poor, gun owners, Protestant, German American, draft avoiders, and/or those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2020/jun/06/protests-george-floyd-black-lives-matter-saturday
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2020/jun/06/america-george-floyd-protests-trump
https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2020/jun/07/trump-firepower-aimed-at-own-people-george-floyd
https://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-52951093

June 5 Evening Edition

ABC7
— Chicago protest in Union Park calls for city to defund Chicago Police Department – Liz Nagy
https://abc7chicago.com/society/union-park-protest-calls-for-city-to-defund-cpd-watch-live/6234059/
— Many Chicago businesses remain boarded up ahead of 2nd weekend of protests; Mayor Lightfoot promises protection – Craig Wall and Sarah Schulte
https://abc7chicago.com/lightfoot-announces-new-measures-ahead-of-2nd-weekend-of-protests/6233028/
— 70-year-old woman mauled to death by dog in Country Club Hills – AP
https://abc7chicago.com/woman-70–mauled-to-death-by-dog-in-country-club-hills/6233250/?cmp=emc-wls-news-headlines-6/5/2020

NBC5
— Mayor Lightfoot Announces Several Safety Measures Ahead of Weekend Protests
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/mayor-lightfoot-announces-several-safety-measures-ahead-of-weekend-protests/2285385/
— Republicans Look at Multi-City Convention for Trump’s Renomination A rolling convention could allow the president to say he held the highest-attended event ever for a nominee
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/national-international/republicans-look-at-multi-city-convention-for-trumps-renomination/2284896/

FOX NEWS CHICAGO
— DC paints ‘Black Lives Matter’ on road that leads to White House ahead of weekend protests – Bob Barnard and Stephanie Ramirez
https://www.fox32chicago.com/news/dc-paints-black-lives-matter-on-road-that-leads-to-white-house-ahead-of-weekend-protests
— Citing jobs, Trump claims victory over virus, econ collapse – AP
https://www.fox32chicago.com/news/citing-jobs-trump-claims-victory-over-virus-econ-collapse

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— Gov. J.B. Pritzker raises his national profile with rebuke of President Donald Trump over George Floyd fallout – RICK PEARSON
https://www.chicagotribune.com/politics/ct-jb-pritzker-donald-trump-20200605-j2dtl5cpurfgtfzarkhxci3kx4-story.html
— Many in tech cheered when Twitter added labels to President Trump’s tweets. But civil libertarians caution that social media companies are moving into uncharted waters. – NELLIE BOWLES
https://www.chicagotribune.com/nation-world/ct-nw-nyt-social-media-content-moderation-20200605-twqovwrbarfs5pflcjc4wa5dpy-story.html
— George Floyd fallout: Police Board president says officers hit him with batons at protest; 2 cops involved in Brickyard Mall incident relieved of police powers; Lightfoot calls for firing of cop who flipped off protesters
https://www.chicagotribune.com/news/breaking/ct-george-floyd-chicago-protests-20200605-5xlqiyxfzfhfhcajakmjaritfq-story.html
— Hundreds of health care workers in Chicago take a silent knee in #WhiteCoatsforBlackLives demonstration: ‘It’s a human rights issue. It’s a health care issue.’ – Heidi Stevens
https://www.chicagotribune.com/columns/heidi-stevens/ct-heidi-stevens-white-coats-for-black-lives-prentice-0605-20200605-xi5minngkffuhlzz56jkhse6su-story.html

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— Downstate rally shows we really need to listen to what protesters are saying After listening carefully and thoughtfully, we need buy-in from all good people and then we need them to come to the table with their ideas. – Rich Miller
https://chicago.suntimes.com/columnists/2020/6/5/21282111/rich-miller-george-floyd-protests-police-reform
— Police Board president files complaint after being struck by CPD during weekend protests “I, indeed, was one of several individuals physically hit and struck by Chicago police on Sunday as they clashed with protestors,” Board president Ghian Foreman said in a statement issued Friday afternoon. – Sam Charles
https://chicago.suntimes.com/2020/6/5/21282107/police-board-president-complaint-cpd-copa-protests-ghian-foreman
— State sees 59 more COVID-19 deaths, and Pritzker ‘worried’ protest crowds could mean more cases down the road The state has lost 5,795 to the pandemic. Public health officials reported 1,156 new cases out of 18,903 tests returned for a daily positivity rate of 6%. So far, 1,000,919 tests have been performed. – Tina Sfondeles
https://chicago.suntimes.com/politics/2020/6/5/21281970/another-59-deaths-covid-19-million-tests-pritzker-protests-coronavirus
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: What do you say to CEOs who paint their companies as being anti-Trump, anti-Protestant, anti-conservative, anti-patriotic, anti-Republican, anti-American, anti-White, anti-male, anti-older people, anti-heterosexuals, anti-rich people, anti-gun owners, anti-German Americans, anti-draft avoiders, and/or anti-those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time?
https://chicago.suntimes.com/2020/6/5/21280475/george-floyd-demonstrations-corporate-statements-racial-social-justice-colin-kapernick-nfl

DAILY HERALD
— ‘White Coats for Black Lives’: Suburban health care workers show support for racial justice – Lauren Rohr
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20200605/white-coats-for-black-lives-suburban-health-care-workers-show-support-for-racial-justice
— Naperville Park District loses fight for temporary restraining order against governor – Susan Sarkauskas
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20200605/naperville-park-district-loses-fight-for-temporary-restraining-order-against-governor
— 6 more people charged with felonies in Aurora riot, looting – Harry Hitzeman
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20200605/6-more-people-charged-with-felonies-in-aurora-riot-looting
— Addison traffic court temporarily moved to Wheaton – Susan Sarkauskas
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20200605/addison-traffic-court-temporarily-moved-to-wheaton

NPR ILLINOIS
— ‘Black Lives Matter Plaza,’ Across From White House, Is Christened By D.C. Leaders – COLIN DWYER
https://www.nprillinois.org/post/black-lives-matter-plaza-across-white-house-christened-dc-leaders#stream/0

ILLINOIS LEAKS
— Illinois Governor Pritzker – Selective impartiality for press access – hypocrisy exposed – KIRK ALLEN
https://edgarcountywatchdogs.com/2020/06/illinois-governor-pritzker-selective-impartiality-for-press-access-hypocrisy-exposed/
— Property Value impacted by civil unrest and COVID-19; Disasters qualify for reassessment – KIRK ALLEN
https://edgarcountywatchdogs.com/2020/06/property-value-impacted-by-civil-unrest-and-covid-19-disasters-qualify-for-reassessment/

ILLINOIS FAMILY ACTION
— Hairbrained Schemes to Defund Police – Laurie Higgins
https://illinoisfamilyaction.org/2020/06/hairbrained-schemes-to-defund-police/

CAPITOL FAX
— AG Raoul opens up to employees: “I’m angry”
https://capitolfax.com/2020/06/05/ag-raoul-opens-up-to-employees-im-angry/
— Lightfoot talks about policing: No vigilantes, cops must wear masks, be respectful of citizens, but police will remain in schools and CPD won’t be “defunded”
https://capitolfax.com/2020/06/05/lightfoot-talks-about-policing-no-vigilantes-cops-must-wear-masks-be-respectful-of-citizens-but-they-will-remain-in-schools-and-cpd-wont-be-defunded/

— Pritzker says legislature needs a plan before returning for a special session – Supports concept of requiring a special prosecutor for all officer-involved deaths – Points to lessening violence – Repeats call for federal assistance for state and local governments – Hospitalization numbers two to three weeks after start of protests will show whether demonstrations caused a spike – Talks challenges of reopening casinos – Talks summer school – Asks Scott County residents to be careful – More assistance coming for small businesses – “Hard to second guess when you’re in a dynamic environment”

https://capitolfax.com/2020/06/05/pritzker-says-legislature-needs-a-plan-before-returning-for-a-special-session-supports-concept-of-requiring-a-special-prosecutor-for-all-officer-involved-deaths-points-to-lessening-violence-repeats-ca/

— 1,156 new cases, 59 additional deaths

https://capitolfax.com/2020/06/05/1156-new-cases-59-additional-deaths/

WASHINGTON TIMES
— Head of White House journalists’ group objects to seats too close together at Trump event – Dave Boyer
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2020/jun/5/jonathan-karl-objects-seats-too-close-together-tru/

RUSH LIMBAUGH
— We’re Witnessing the Massive Failure of Liberalism
https://www.rushlimbaugh.com/daily/2020/06/05/were-witnessing-the-massive-failure-of-liberalism/

BREITBART
— Democrat Senators Kneel During Moment of Silence for George Floyd – JOSHUA CAPLAN
https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2020/06/05/democrat-senators-kneel-during-moment-of-silence-for-george-floyd/
— Your Handy-Dandy Survival Guide to Life Under Social Justice Mob Rule – JOHN NOLTE
https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2020/06/05/your-handy-dandy-survival-guide-life-social-justice-mob-rule/

NEW YORK TIMES
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Trump-haters crow about their success in promoting hatred against law enforcement.
https://www.nytimes.com/reuters/2020/06/05/us/05reuters-minneapolis-police-protests-rural.html

WASHINGTON POST
— ‘Black Lives Matter’: In giant yellow letters, D.C. mayor sends message to Trump – Fenit Nirappil, Julie Zauzmer and Rachel Chason
https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/dc-politics/bowser-black-lives-matter-street/2020/06/05/eb44ff4a-a733-11ea-bb20-ebf0921f3bbd_story.html
— Facebook employees said they were ‘caught in an abusive relationship’ with Trump as internal debates raged A week of internal debates shows widespread anxiety about how the company will handle abuse going into 2020, according to a trove of internal documents obtained by The Washington Post. – Elizabeth Dwoskin and Nitasha Tiku
https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2020/06/05/facebook-zuckerberg-trump/

WALL STREET JOURNAL
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Ever-increasingly, corporations paint themselves as being anti-Trump, anti-Protestant, anti-conservative, anti-patriotic, anti-Republican, anti-American, anti-White, anti-male, anti-older people, anti-rich people, anti-gun owners, anti-draft avoiders, anti-German Americans, and/or anti-those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.
https://www.wsj.com/articles/corporate-activism-gets-its-day-ben-jerrys-has-been-at-it-for-decades-11591365921

June 2 Evening Edition

ABC7
— Chicago protests live: Protestors march on North Side for 2nd day in a row – Liz Nagy
https://abc7chicago.com/society/live-chicago-protestors-march-on-north-side-for-2nd-day/6227392/
— Downtown Naperville looting leaves businesses damaged; residents come out to help clean up Gov. Pritzker deploys National Guard to Chicago suburbs as curfews issued – Jessica D’Onofrio and Alexis McAdams
https://abc7chicago.com/downtown-naperville-looting-leaves-businesses-damaged-despite-curfew/6226508/
— Cleanup begins after 2 killed in Cicero, 60 arrested; officials, residents call for unity as tensions rise – Diane Pathieu and Karen Jordan
https://abc7chicago.com/2-killed-60-arrested-after-looting-unrest-by-outside-agitators-in-cicero-police/6226521/
— Chicago residents left scrambling for medications and essentials as looted pharmacies, grocery stores remain closed – Michelle Gallardo
https://abc7chicago.com/looted-pharmacies-grocery-stores-remain-closed-while-residents-scramble-for-essentials/6227663/

NBC5
— Hundreds March in Wrigleyville
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/chicago-looting-protests-hundreds-join-demonstrations-lightfoot-to-speak/2282541/
— More Than 1,600 New Coronavirus Cases, 113 Additional Deaths Reported in Illinois Tuesday
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/coronavirus/more-than-1600-new-coronavirus-cases-113-additional-deaths-reported-in-illinois-tuesday/2282956/
— GOP Senators Offer Rare Rebuke of Trump on Church Visit
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/national-international/gop-senators-offer-rare-rebuke-trump-on-church-visit/2283182/

CBS2
— Protesters March From Wrigley Field Toward Downtown Area Calling For Justice For George Floyd – Charlie De Mar
https://chicago.cbslocal.com/2020/06/02/protesters-march-from-wrigley-field-toward-downtown-area-calling-for-justice-for-george-floyd/
— Naperville Business Owners Clean Up After Violence And Looting
https://chicago.cbslocal.com/2020/06/02/naperville-business-owners-clean-up-after-violence-and-looting/

FOX NEWS CHICAGO
— Cicero asks locals to stay home after 2 die in unrest following George Floyd’s death
https://www.fox32chicago.com/news/cicero-asks-locals-to-stay-home-after-2-die-in-unrest-following-george-floyds-death
— Joe Biden shares picture of himself kneeling with demonstrator at George Floyd protest – Austin Williams
https://www.fox32chicago.com/news/joe-biden-shares-picture-of-himself-kneeling-with-demonstrator-at-george-floyd-protest

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— Duckworth blasts President Trump ‘draft dodging wannabe tin-pot dictator’ (DIERSEN: Why doesn’t Duckworth call Biden a draft dodger?)
https://www.chicagotribune.com/politics/ct-lightfoot-reopen-duckworth-police-reform-legislation-ricketts-spin-20200602-ay27b6wz2ngepl6psse3xjmqxm-story.html
(FROM THE ARTICLE: This isn’t the first time Duckworth, an Iraq War veteran who lost both legs when the helicopter she was piloting was shot down, has accused Trump of being a draft dodger. In 2018, Duckworth referred to Trump as “Cadet Bone Spurs” because he received a deferment during the Vietnam War because of bone spurs in his heels. He received four college deferments as well. White House spokesman Judd Deere said in a statement: “The senator should check the facts instead of spread lies in an attempt to smear the President. These so-called peaceful protestors were throwing projectiles, climbing onto a historic building, and intelligence had showed they were prepared to escalate. Responding law enforcement followed appropriate procedure to clear the area in preparation for the 7 p.m. curfew and expand the perimeter away from one of our nation’s most historic churches, which crowds attempted to burn the night before. “As President Trump has said, we cannot allow the voices of peaceful protestors to be drowned out by angry mobs, which is why the President will continue to take decisive action to stop the violence and restore the security of all Americans.”)
— Chicago mayor calls for insurance companies to ‘start cutting checks’ as ransacked businesses clean up – Alexia Elejalde-Ruiz
https://www.chicagotribune.com/business/ct-biz-insurance-retailers-chicago-protests-20200602-7tspkwttsvhsvbv6qixbbmdew4-story.html
— George Floyd fallout: National Guard to deploy to suburbs tonight; Lightfoot dismisses Trump’s military threat; mayor to give televised address; large protest marches on North Side
https://www.chicagotribune.com/news/breaking/ct-george-floyd-chicago-protests-20200602-x46evgzdbrfcfeep7ksqlqtkse-story.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: A Republican-hater uses George Floyd to promote hatred of Republicans.
https://www.chicagotribune.com/columns/heidi-stevens/ct-heidi-stevens-chicago-george-floyd-unrest-where-to-focus-0601-20200601-up7fw2c3kvdvlg6nb6icelri54-story.html
https://www.pressreader.com/usa/chicago-tribune/20200602/281749861574553
— Joliet mayor says he was acting in self-defense when he grabbed and shoved a protester during George Floyd-related unrest; skirmish caught on video – ALICIA FABBRE
https://www.chicagotribune.com/news/breaking/ct-george-floyd-joliet-mayor-arrest-protest-20200602-iock3o4ktrcublhz6xtfoxbz6i-story.html
— Amid protests, Mayor Lori Lightfoot asks Chicago to ‘stand for peace’ and announces $10M grant fund to help looted businesses – Gregory Pratt
https://www.chicagotribune.com/politics/ct-chicago-lightfoot-state-of-city-calls-for-calm-20200603-q2ze5qflmzfgtlvylqc7oiypqe-story.html
— Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot says she’ll see Trump in court if he tries to send in military: ‘This is a man who likes to bluster’ – Gregory Pratt
https://www.chicagotribune.com/politics/ct-chicago-donald-trump-lori-lightfoot-military-20200602-ls36mtai65herf7mb6hwe5hfta-story.html
— Protesters who try to ban cameras miss the point of the First Amendment – Lara Weber
https://www.chicagotribune.com/opinion/commentary/ct-opinion-george-floyd-protests-cameras-first-amendment-20200602-3o4i6znbafbwvl5l5qxro5c7zu-story.html

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— Lightfoot rejects Trump’s threat to send in military: ‘I’ll see him in court’ “Keep in mind, this is a man who likes to bluster,” Lightfoot said. “Let’s not overreact.” – Fran Spielman
https://chicago.suntimes.com/city-hall/2020/6/2/21278192/riots-looting-chicago-police-national-guard-trump-lightfoot-brown
— Suburban communities clean up after night of looting, protests But it was a relatively quiet night in Illinois’ second-largest city, Aurora, following widespread violence on the previous night. – Stefano Esposito
https://chicago.suntimes.com/2020/6/2/21278304/suburban-chicago-looting-protesters-clean-up-naperville-cicero-lombard
— Lightfoot, Brown defend policing decisions during ongoing protests “None of these decisions are easy,” Lightfoot said. “But the voters elected me to make the right calls, the tough calls and not pander to the crowd, but to do what I felt was best … and listening to the voices of our residents who are hurting and in need.” – Fran Spielman
https://chicago.suntimes.com/city-hall/2020/6/2/21278431/protests-riots-looting-chicago-police-national-guard-lightfoot-brown
— Another 113 die of COVID-19 in Illinois — as officials wait to see effects of reopening, mass protests The deaths are a stark reminder that the pandemic is still ravaging the state and country. In total, Illinois has lost 5,525 people to COVID-19. And officials are carefully watching to see what effects Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s reopening plan will have on the number of new cases and deaths — and also what effect mass protests will have. – Tina Sfondeles
https://chicago.suntimes.com/politics/2020/6/2/21278426/113-deaths-covid-19-illinois-pritzker-coronavirus-reopening-mass-protests
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Ever-increasingly, Trump-haters promote hatred of Trump.
https://chicago.suntimes.com/2020/6/2/21278561/donald-trump-looters-george-floyd-st-johns-episcopal-church-bishop-mariann-edgar-budde-editorial
— On a wild night in Naperville, the police rise above it all For hours, the protest was peaceful. Then it got ugly. But as somebody yelled “F— the police. F— the peaceful riot,” the cops didn’t take the bait. They didn’t even flinch. – Editorial
https://chicago.suntimes.com/2020/6/2/21278402/naperville-police-looting-downtown-rise-above-protest-west-suburbs

DAILY HERALD
— ‘I can’t stand seeing this happening here’: Cleanup starts in Naperville after vandalism, looting
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20200602/i-cant-stand-seeing-this-happening-here-cleanup-starts-in-naperville-after-vandalism-looting
— Different paths to repair, reopening in Naperville after mob damage – Marie Wilson
https://www.dailyherald.com/business/20200602/different-paths-to-repair-reopening-in-naperville-after-mob-damage
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: A Republican-hater uses George Floyd to promote hatred of Republicans.
https://www.dailyherald.com/discuss/20200602/america-a-nation-of-two-societies
— Showdown: Law-and-order president versus protesters – AP (DIERSEN: They are not protesters, they are rioters.)
https://www.dailyherald.com/article/20200602/news/306029991/
— Kane County Fair canceled amid coronavirus pandemic – Lauren Rohr
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20200602/kane-county-fair-canceled-amid-coronavirus-pandemic
— Oak Brook police reporting ‘suspicious activity’ near mall
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20200602/oak-brook-police-reporting-suspicious-activity-near-mall
— Three lootings overnight in Elgin – Elena Ferrarin
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20200602/three-lootings-overnight-in-elgin
— Elmhurst T-Mobile store robbed
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20200602/elmhurst-t-mobile-store-robbed
— Oberweis, Underwood react to George Floyd killing, protests – James Fuller
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20200602/oberweis-underwood-react-to-george-floyd-killing-protests
— College of DuPage launches contact tracer training program to track spread of COVID-19
https://www.dailyherald.com/submitted/20200601/college-of-dupage-launches-contact-tracer-training-program-to-track-spread-of-covid-19
— Protesters gather peacefully in Elmhurst
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20200602/protesters-gather-peacefully-in-elmhurst
— Wheaton businesses advised to close until Friday
https://www.dailyherald.com/business/20200602/wheaton-businesses-advised-to-close-until-friday

CRAIN’S CHICAGO BUSINESS
— S&P slams ‘precariously balanced’ state budget The bond rating agency drops a few more phrases—”structurally misaligned” and “fifth-highest per-capita debt in the nation”—in a new report that eyes Illinois finances with concern. – GREG HINZ
https://www.chicagobusiness.com/greg-hinz-politics/sp-slams-precariously-balanced-state-budget

KANE COUNTY CONNECTS
— AURORA EXTENDS CURFEW; BATAVIA BUSINESSES ASKED TO CLOSE; STATEMENT FROM SHERIFF RON HAIN
https://kanecountyconnects.com/2020/06/update-batavia-downtown-businesses-encouraged-to-close-wednesday-state-disaster-proclamation-includes-kane/

NADIG NEWSPAPERS
— Reports of looting on Northwest Side has some business owners on edge
http://nadignewspapers.com/2020/06/02/reports-of-looting-on-northwest-side-has-some-business-owners-on-edge/

NPR ILLINOIS
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: QUESTION: Who promotes division? ANSWER: Democrats and Democrat plants, Libertarians and Libertarian plants, Greens and Green plants, and RINOs.)
https://www.nprillinois.org/post/watch-live-biden-condemn-trumps-protest-response-speech#stream/0

CHICAGO MAGAZINE
— How Nixon Used the ‘68 Riots to Flip Illinois After unrest on the West Side following MLK’s assassination — and later at the DNC — Illinois went to the Republicans, who won the state in six consecutive elections. – EDWARD MCCLELLAND
http://www.chicagomag.com/city-life/May-2020/Chicago-Riots-1968-DNC-Nixon-Trump/

BLOCK CLUB CHICAGO
— Trump Can’t Send Military To Chicago, Lightfoot Says: ‘That’s Not Gonna Happen’ – Kelly Bauer
https://blockclubchicago.org/2020/06/02/trump-cant-send-military-to-chicago-lightfoot-says-thats-not-gonna-happen/

CAPITOL FAX
— Illinois will be first state to borrow from Federal Reserve
https://capitolfax.com/2020/06/02/illinois-will-be-first-state-to-borrow-from-federal-reserve/
— 1,614 new cases, 113 additional deaths
https://capitolfax.com/2020/06/02/1614-new-cases-113-additional-deaths/
— Violence flared in Cicero and Naperville last night
https://capitolfax.com/2020/06/02/violence-flared-in-cicero-and-naperville-last-night/

WASHINGTON TIMES
— Antifa: End ‘whiteness’ as a race, stop funding police departments – Rowan Scarborough
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2020/jun/1/antifa-end-whiteness-race-stop-funding-police-depa/
— Mitch McConnell: ‘There is no question that there is residual racism in America’ – Gabriella Muñoz (DIERSEN: Needless-to-say, White-haters will us this to promote hatred of White.)
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2020/jun/2/mitch-mcconnell-there-no-question-there-residual-r/

WASHINGTON EXAMINER
— All that ‘Trump-inspired’ violence is now looking very different amid riots
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/opinion/amid-george-floyd-riots-that-trump-inspired-violence-is-now-looking-very-different

GOPUSA
— Bill De Blasio Proud When Daughter Arrested For Throwing Objects At Cops
https://www.gopusa.com/?p=89795
— Pander: Biden Tells Black Leaders He Will Fight Against Institutional Racism
https://www.gopusa.com/?p=89800

NATIONAL REVIEW
— The Sole Justification Offered for the Riots Is a Fiction – JOHN HIRSCHAUER
https://www.nationalreview.com/2020/06/the-sole-justification-offered-for-the-riots-is-a-fiction/

EPOCH TIMES
— ‘Resistance’ Has Become Insurrection – Michael Walsh
https://www.theepochtimes.com/resistance-has-become-insurrection_3374486.html

THE HILL
— Antifa and anarchists have hijacked Floyd protests but left won’t admit it – JONATHAN TURLEY
https://thehill.com/opinion/civil-rights/500605-antifa-and-anarchists-have-hijacked-floyd-protests-but-left-wont-admit-it
— Cities brace for another night of possible unrest – OLIVIA BEAVERS
https://thehill.com/policy/national-security/500783-cities-brace-for-another-night-of-possible-unrest?rnd=1590947474
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: A Trump-hater says “Trump stokes backlash with threat to use military against protesters.”
https://thehill.com/policy/defense/500810-trump-stokes-backlash-with-threat-to-use-military-against-protesters

POLITICO
— North Carolina governor rejects GOP’s demand for full-fledged convention Trump and Republicans want a 50,000-person event. – MAYA KING and ALEX ISENSTADT
https://www.politico.com/news/2020/06/02/north-carolina-governor-rejects-gops-demand-for-full-fledged-convention-296566

NBC NEWS
— Trump calls governors facing unrest ‘weak’ and ‘fools,’ urges stronger police tactics “You have to dominate. If you don’t dominate, you’re wasting your time,” the president said, according to a person listening to a White House call with the nation’s governors.
https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/white-house/trump-calls-governors-facing-unrest-weak-fools-urges-stronger-police-n1221116

NEW YORK TIMES
— ‘Everybody Will Second-Guess’: Liberal Mayors Navigate Protesters and Police For Democratic city leaders across the country, the unrest in their streets is testing their campaign promises and principles. – Astead W. Herndon and Jennifer Medina
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/06/01/us/politics/floyd-protests-chicago-la-mayors.html
— Coronavirus to Shave Trillions From the Economy Over 10 Years The Congressional Budget Office projects a nearly $16 trillion hit to the gross domestic product over the next decade, $7.9 trillion after adjusting for inflation. – Emily Cochrane
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/06/01/us/politics/coronavirus-economy.html
— Joe Biden Laces Into Trump for Fanning ‘the Flames of Hate’ Mr. Biden, traveling to Philadelphia for a speech on the crises in America, declared the president had “the duty to care” as he assailed his handling of the protests over racial justice.
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/06/02/us/politics/joe-biden-philadelphia-protests.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Trump-haters blast Trump.
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/06/02/us/politics/trump-congress-protesters-tear-gas.html
— Biden Slowly Emerges From Seclusion, Hoping to Meet the Moment – Adam Nagourney
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/06/01/us/politics/joe-biden-protests-quarantine-virus.html
— Shattered Glass in SoHo as Looters Ransack Lower Manhattan As the protesters moved north, fringe groups hung back, setting fires, breaking windows and grabbing goods from a string of luxury boutiques. – Ali Watkins, Derek M. Norman and Nate Schweber
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/06/01/nyregion/nyc-looting-protests.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Republican-haters use George Floyd to promote hatred of Republicans.
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/06/01/opinion/george-floyd-protest-police.html
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/06/01/opinion/george-floyd-police-protests.html

WASHINGTON POST
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Republican-haters use the pandemic and George Floyd to promote hatred of Republicans.
https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/2020/06/01/coronavirus-impact-black-communities-protests/

FORBES
— Will The Current Pandemic Increase Age Discrimination In The Workplace? – Tammy Homegardner (DIERSEN: Will the pandemic increase age discrimination in organizations?)
https://www.forbes.com/sites/forbescoachescouncil/2020/06/02/will-the-current-pandemic-increase-age-discrimination-in-the-workplace/

LAWYERS
— Employer Discrimination Training For Management – Joseph C. Maya (DIERSEN: My Democrat superiors and supervisors in the federal government were highly trained in getting rid of their employees who were Republican, White, male, and/or non-veteran who they had not promoted to GS-13 (currently $101,176) by age 25, GS-14 (currently $119,559) by age 30, GS-15 (currently $140,634) by age 35, and Senior Executive Service (currently $170,800) by age 40.)
https://blogs.lawyers.com/attorney/labor-and-employment/employer-discrimination-training-for-management-62646/

SALON
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: A Trump-hater says “Trump voters wanted this all along — now the trolling has turned to real-world violence.”
https://www.salon.com/2020/06/02/trump-voters-wanted-this-all-along–now-the-trolling-has-turned-to-real-world-violence/

June 2 Morning Edition

WGN TV
— ‘We will end it now’: Trump threatens to deploy US military unless states halt violent protests – AP
https://wgntv.com/news/we-will-end-it-now-trump-threatens-to-deploy-us-military-unless-states-halt-violent-protests/

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— Looting and shattered windows in downtown Naperville as rally turns violent; one person injured and taken by ambulance – ERIN HEGARTY, SARAH FREISHTAT and SUZANNE BAKER
https://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/naperville-sun/ct-nvs-downtown-naperville-george-floyd-protest-st-0603-20200601-ry55gnuibjaivcnbeamfaazru4-story.html
— Aurora’s police chief joined peaceful protests. Rioters wreaked havoc in the downtown hours later. – MEGAN JONES and STACY ST. CLAIR (DIERSEN: Ever-increasingly, to promote a “peaceful protest” is to promote a riot.)
https://www.chicagotribune.com/news/breaking/ct-aurora-chicago-protests-looting-fires-george-floyd-20200601-3degrum3ojbaphh2ladqsy22me-story.html
— Widespread looting overshadows peaceful protests in Chicago and beyond, as Gov. J.B. Pritzker battles President Donald Trump
https://www.chicagotribune.com/news/breaking/ct-george-floyd-chicago-protests-monday-20200601-2wuvizdd5za6fie4ruruvnsoju-story.html
— Oak Park businesses damaged, graffiti widespread, police say, in fallout after George Floyd death – STEVE SCHERING
https://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/oak-park/ct-oak-protest-looting-tl-0604-20200601-yy7qhjwvxjb7hkhsuzrqdjgshm-story.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: A Trump-hater says “Inciting violence and unwilling to unite the nation, President Trump drives America to the brink.” Ever-increasingly, Trump-haters force members of the following groups to buy more firearms and to buy more ammunition for their personal safety: Trump supporters, Protestant, conservative, patriotic, Republican, American, White, male, older people, gun owners, German Americans, draft avoiders, and those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.)
https://www.chicagotribune.com/opinion/ct-nyt-opinion-trump-protests-america-brink-20200602-m75dnnfefzaihhqer7ob4aqi5q-story.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Trump-haters use police problems to promote hatred of Trump.
https://www.chicagotribune.com/news/breaking/ct-chicago-protests-george-floyd-laquan-mcdonald-police-deaths-20200602-rois6ifmpbh2nm4wt5vrhcvyrm-story.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: A Trump-hater says “Trump’s threat to label antifa a ‘terrorist organization’ is a threat to free speech.”
https://www.chicagotribune.com/opinion/commentary/ct-opinion-trump-antifa-free-speech-noah-feldman-20200601-il5dljk3rnddxfxj7yd6vonkg4-story.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Ever-increasingly, to promote a “peaceful protest” is to promote a riot.
https://www.chicagotribune.com/opinion/commentary/ct-opinion-george-floyd-organizing-jahmal-cole-20200601-gdgjx2exybcozeiesbrmi6x224-story.html
— Joliet mayor declares state of emergency, curfew after Sunday mayhem – ALICIA FABBRE
https://www.chicagotribune.com/news/breaking/ct-joliet-state-of-emergency-mayhem-20200601-lqzwuxpnerh7zp2lekyjxn4vsu-story.html

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— Trump poised to mobilize military: ‘These are acts of domestic terror’ “If a city or state refuses to take the actions that are necessary to defend the life and property of their residents, then I will deploy the United States military and quickly solve the problem for them,” Trump said. – Lynn Sweet
https://chicago.suntimes.com/2020/6/1/21277542/trump-mobilizing-military-acts-domestic-terror
— Chicago pot shop ‘destroyed’; 3 others hit Mission, 8554 S. Commercial, was overrun by 40-50 people, including some who were armed, its owner said. – Tom Schuba
https://chicago.suntimes.com/cannabis/2020/6/1/21277325/chicago-pot-shops-looted-mission-dispensary-herbal-care-center-thc-d33
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Ever-increasingly, Trump-haters focus on getting minorities to hate Trump.
https://chicago.suntimes.com/2020/6/1/21277048/u-s-census-gerrymandering-african-american-latinx-latino-voters

DAILY HERALD
— Vandals, looters damage downtown Naperville businesses – Robert Sanchez and Marie Wilson
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20200601/vandals-looters-damage-downtown-naperville-businesses-
— Looters strike stores in Waukegan, Beach Park – Doug Graham
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20200601/looters-strike-stores-in-waukegan-beach-park
— Liquor, cellphone stores looted in Elgin – Elena Ferrarin
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20200601/liquor-cellphone-stores-looted-in-elgin

CRAIN’S CHICAGO BUSINESS
— Chicago business can add insurance sticker shock to effects of riots Property coverage for business already was rising 20 percent before the nightly looting sprees. Predictions are prices will go up even more now for urban establishments. – STEVE DANIELS
https://www.chicagobusiness.com/insurance/chicago-business-can-add-insurance-sticker-shock-effects-riots

WBEZ
— Governors Push Back On Trump’s Threat To Deploy Federal Troops To Quell Unrest – SCOTT NEUMAN (DIERSEN: What do you say to those who hint/imply/argue/shout that they want more riots to defeat Trump? Democrat leaders have always hinted/implied/argued/shouted that they will get Blacks to riot if Republicans are elected.)
https://www.npr.org/2020/06/02/867565338/governors-push-back-on-trumps-threat-to-deploy-federal-troops-to-quell-unrest

SPRINGFIELD STATE JOURNAL REGISTER
— Several downtown buildings vandalized; protesters march to Springfield Police headquarters – Steven Spearie
https://www.sj-r.com/news/20200601/several-downtown-buildings-vandalized-protesters-march-to-springfield-police-headquarters
— Additional state police, National Guard troops assigned across state – Doug Finke
https://www.sj-r.com/news/20200601/additional-state-police-national-guard-troops-assigned-across-state

ROCKFORD REGISTER STAR
— ‘Massive’ police presence in Rockford after second night of looting
https://www.rrstar.com/news/20200601/rsquomassiversquo-police-presence-in-rockford-after-second-night-of-looting

QUAD CITY TIMES
— Trump to governors — “Most of you are weak.” – AP
https://qctimes.com/news/state-and-regional/illinois/the-latest-trump-to-governors—-most-of-you-are-weak/article_0c264f3a-6785-5f1e-9496-e0a7dd403b26.html

JOURNAL GAZETTE TIMES COURIER
— More than 1,000 gather for peaceful protest at Illinois Statehouse – PETER HANCOCK
https://jg-tc.com/news/state-and-regional/govt-and-politics/more-than-1-000-gather-for-peaceful-protest-at-illinois-statehouse/article_bb88518e-c4d5-5130-a88b-e92c391179bf.html

RIVER BENDER
— Presidents have leeway to use military for domestic purposes – AP
https://www.riverbender.com/sports-news/details.cfm?id=305766

SUBURBAN LIFE
— Lombard man charged with attempted terrorism at village complex
https://www.mysuburbanlife.com/2020/06/01/lombard-man-charged-with-attempted-terrorism-at-village-complex/aom0fee/
— Two killed, at least 60 arrested during rioting in Cicero
https://www.mysuburbanlife.com/2020/06/02/two-killed-at-least-60-arrested-during-rioting-in-cicero/aavl59b/

CITY OF WHEATON
— Wheaton Police Department Evening Community Update
https://www.wheaton.il.us/civicalerts.aspx?AID=412
(FROM THE UPDATE: Earlier this evening Governor JB Pritzker signed a disaster proclamation to expedite the use of state resources, personnel and equipment to help municipalities keep residents safe; DuPage County was one of the nine named counties. The Governor also activated an additional 250 members of the Illinois National Guard and over a hundred Illinois State Police Troopers to support various jurisdictions throughout the state in their work to protect communities. Numerous communities surrounding Wheaton have continued to experience increased criminal activity including arson, criminal damage to property and vehicles, the looting of businesses, and some violent crime. Many of Wheaton’s businesses have chosen to board up or reduce their hours of operation during this time. The Wheaton Police Department will continue to protect our community with a heavy patrol presence in our business districts and residential neighborhoods until this ongoing countywide crisis is stabilized. The Wheaton Police Department will continue to be alert for potential threats to the community. If you witness criminal or suspicious activity, the Wheaton Police Department encourages you to get to a safe location and call 9-1-1 for police response.)

ILLINOIS FAMILY INSTITUTE
— Jared Kushner: Wolf in Sheep’s Clothing Hovering Too Near Trump – Laurie Higgins
https://illinoisfamily.org/federal/jared-kushner-the-wolf-in-sheeps-clothing-hovering-too-near-trump/

ILLINOIS FAMILY ACTION
— Twitter Censors Trump Yet Keeps Khamenei’s Tweet Calling for Jihad Violence – Robert Spencer
https://illinoisfamilyaction.org/2020/06/twitter-censors-trump-yet-keeps-khameneis-tweet-calling-for-jihad-violence/

WASHINGTON TIMES
— Gun sales surge 80% in May, says research firm – David Sherfinski (DIERSEN: Ever-increasingly, Trump-haters force members of the following groups to buy more firearms and to buy more ammunition for their personal safety: Trump supporters, Protestant, conservative, patriotic, Republican, American, White, male, older people, gun owners, German Americans, draft avoiders, and those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.)
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2020/jun/1/gun-sales-surge-80-may-research-firm/

WASHINGTON EXAMINER
— Trump is right, antifa are terrorists; they always were – Editorial
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/opinion/editorials/trump-is-right-antifa-are-terrorists-they-always-were

BREITBART
— IL Gov. Pritzker: ‘Racist,’ ‘Failure’ Trump Removed Protesters from Near White House for a ‘Moment’ – Pam Key
https://www.breitbart.com/clips/2020/06/01/il-gov-pritzker-racist-failure-trump-removed-protesters-from-near-white-house-for-a-moment/
— IL Gov. Pritzker: God Is on the Side of the Protesters Cleared Out of Lafayette Square During Trump Church Visit – PAM KEY
https://www.breitbart.com/clips/2020/06/01/il-gov-pritzker-god-is-on-the-side-of-the-protesters-cleared-out-of-lafayette-square-during-trump-church-visit/

RUSH LIMBAUGH
— Riots: Democrat Chickens Come Home to Roost
https://www.rushlimbaugh.com/daily/2020/06/01/riots-are-a-welcome-distraction-for-democrats/

CONSERVATIVE HQ
— It’s Not A Protest, It’s Not A Riot, It’s A Revolution – George Rasley
http://www.conservativehq.com/node/32621

EPOCH TIMES
— Trump Vows to End Protests; Tear Gas Fired on Protesters Near White House – REUTERS
https://www.theepochtimes.com/trump-vows-to-end-protests-tear-gas-fired-on-protesters-near-white-house_3373013.html

LUTHERAN CHURCH CHARITIES
— Do Not Personalize Rejection – Tim Hetzner (DIERSEN: I should write a book about a) those who have rejected me, b) the reasons they have given for rejecting me, and c) the real reasons. I would focus on those who have lots of religious, government, political, and/or financial clout in Wheaton’s West District, Wheaton, Milton Township, DuPage County, and Illinois, They reject the traditional family, right to life, immigration, illegal drugs, Second Amendment, and/or equal opportunity (no race or gender based preference giving) planks in the Republican Party platform. They focus on destroying those like me who they cannot manipulate or dominate.)
http://devotions1.lccharities.org/2020/06/02/do-not-personalize-rejection/

POLITICO
— ‘Domestic terrorist actors’ could exploit Floyd protests, DHS memo warns The memo cites “previous incidents of domestic terrorists exploiting First Amendment-protected events” as one reason for DHS’ concern of additional targeted violence. – BETSY WOODRUFF SWAN and NATASHA BERTRAND (DIERSEN: Who are the domestic terrorists in your municipality, in your township, in your county, and in Illinois? I certainly hope that law enforcement knows who all the domestic terrorists are in Wheaton, Milton Township, DuPage County, and Illinois.)
https://www.politico.com/news/2020/06/01/dhs-domestic-terrorists-protest-294342
— Fringe groups point finger back at Trump, Democrats – BEN SCHRECKINGER (DIERSEN: I should write a book about those who have hinted/implied/argued/shouted a) that TAPROOT Republicans of Illinois was a fringe group while I was its Chairman 2005-2012 and b) that Illinois Center Right Coalition was a fringe group while I served on its Steering Committee 2003-2007. I would focus on those who focused on destroying the aforesaid organizations, their operatives, and their dupes.)
https://www.politico.com/news/2020/06/02/fringe-groups-trump-democrats-295728
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Ever-increasingly, Trump-haters unethically call rioters protesters.
https://www.politico.com/news/2020/06/01/trump-slams-governors-as-weak-crackdown-on-protests-294023

HUFFINGTON POST
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Ever-increasingly, to call someone a racist today in America, is like calling someone a Jew in Germany during the 1930s and 1940s. Ever-increasingly, Democrats and Democrat plants, Libertarians and Libertarian plants, Greens and Green plants, and RINOs make it clear that they want to get rid of those who they call racist once and for all. Ever-increasingly, they call those who are members of the following groups racists: Trump supporters, Protestant, conservative, patriotic, Republican, American, White, male, older people, rich people, gun owners, German Americans, draft avoiders, and/or those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.
https://www.huffpost.com/entry/trump-racist-history_n_5ed55612c5b600d92da909bc
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Ever-increasingly, Trump-haters paint rioters as being anti-racist demonstrators.
https://www.huffpost.com/entry/trump-threatens-deploy-military-against-anti-racist-protesters_n_5ed591f7c5b66eacb217a32e

REUTERS
— Biden meets black leaders, promises to earn African-American support amid protests – Trevor Hunnicutt (DIERSEN: In Illinois, if Schneider, Brady, and Durkin met with conservative leaders, who would they meet with? Who are the conservative leaders in Illinois?)
https://www.reuters.com/article/us-usa-election-biden/biden-meets-black-leaders-promises-to-earn-african-american-support-amid-protests-idUSKBN2382SI

NEW YORK TIMES
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Trump-hates crow over their success in making the George Floyd death an “anti-Trump cudgel.”
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/06/01/world/asia/george-floyd-protest-global.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Trump-haters say “Protesters Dispersed With Tear Gas So Trump Could Pose at Church.”
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/06/01/us/politics/trump-st-johns-church-bible.html
— Police Target Journalists as Trump Blames ‘Lamestream Media’ for Protests “I’ve really never seen anything like this”: Reporters and news photographers describe being roughed up, arrested and shot with projectiles while covering demonstrations across the country. – Marc Tracy and Rachel Abrams
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/06/01/business/media/reporters-protests-george-floyd.html

USA TODAY
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: A Trump-hating religious leader says that she is outraged and denounces Trump’s church visit after police clear protesters with tear gas.
https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2020/06/01/mariann-edgar-budde-slams-trump-church-visit-after-george-floyd-protesters-tear-gassed/5313842002/

WALL STREET JOURNAL
— Handling of Trump Posts Prompt Facebook Employees to Stage Virtual Walkout Some staff take issue with company decision to allow the posts about social unrest to remain on the platform – Deepa Seetharaman
https://www.wsj.com/articles/facebook-employees-stage-virtual-walkout-over-trump-posts-11591034647
— FRONT PAGE: U.S. Economy Faces Projected 10-Year Recovery From Coronavirus Effects – Paul Hannon and Paul Kiernan (DIERSEN: What is your life expectancy? Mine is significantly reduced by my being obese and having type 2 diabetes.)
https://www.wsj.com/articles/decline-in-factory-output-eased-in-may-but-recovery-set-to-be-slow-11591006623
— Social Media Becomes Battleground Over Days of Street Protests Efforts to shape online narrative intensifies as unrest flares – Sarah E. Needleman and Sebastian Herrera
https://www.wsj.com/articles/social-media-becomes-battleground-over-days-of-street-protests-11591018647

FORBES
— Trump Says He May Use The Insurrection Act To Quell Protests⁠—Here’s What That Means – Lisette Voytko (DIERSEN: Who are the insurrection leaders in your municipality, in your township, in your county, and in Illinois? I certainly hope that law enforcement knows who all the insurrection leaders are in Wheaton, Milton Township, DuPage County, and Illinois.)
https://www.forbes.com/sites/lisettevoytko/2020/06/01/trump-could-use-the-insurrection-act-to-quell-protests-heres-what-that-means/

FACEBOOK
— Verifying the Identity of People Behind High-Reach Profiles – Anita Joseph and Michele Paselli (DIERSEN: What do you say to people who conceal their identity? What do you say to people who use others to do their dirty work, that is, to be their operatives or their dupes? I should write a book about such people, their operatives, and their dupes in Wheaton’s West District, Wheaton, Milton Township, DuPage County, and Illinois.)
https://about.fb.com/news/2020/05/id-verification-high-reach-profiles/

TECH CRUNCH
— Facebook to verify the identities of some user profiles behind viral posts – Sarah Perez (DIERSEN: What do you say to people who conceal their identity? What do you say to people who use others to do their dirty work, that is, to be their operatives or their dupes? I should write a book about such people, their operatives, and their dupes in Wheaton’s West District, Wheaton, Milton Township, DuPage County, and Illinois.)
https://techcrunch.com/2020/06/01/facebook-to-verify-the-identities-of-some-user-profiles-behind-viral-posts/

FEDERAL NEWS NETWORK
— Trump threatens military force against protesters nationwide – AP
https://federalnewsnetwork.com/government-news/2020/06/us-heads-into-a-new-week-shaken-by-violence-and-pandemic/

May 31 Evening Edition

ABC7
— Chicago protests: City roads closed, CTA service suspended to ensure safety, peaceful protests; Illinois National Guard called in Gov. Pritzker asks for Illinois National Guard’s assistance – Michelle Gallardo
https://abc7chicago.com/traffic/watch-live-il-national-guard-activated-chicago-closes-roads/6222959/
— Chicago protests: City announces new temporary road closures, CTA suspension in Loop to ensure safety, peaceful protests; Illinois National Guard called in Gov. Pritzker asks for Illinois National Guard’s assistance
https://abc7chicago.com/traffic/chicago-announces-road-closures-cta-suspension-in-loop/6222959/
— George Floyd death: Chicago Downtown, River North businesses begin cleanup after day of rallies turns violent; at least 4 shot, 1 killed Mayor Lightfoot institutes citywide curfew – Michelle Gallardo, Will Jones and Jesse Kirsch
https://abc7chicago.com/chicago-businesses-begin-cleanup-after-day-of-protests/6222518/
— Chicago George Floyd protests: Businesses board up after day of rallies turns violent; at least 6 shot, 1 killed Chicago protesters rally outside Mayor Lightfoot’s Logan Square home – Michelle Gallardo, Will Jones, Cate Cauguiran and Jesse Kirsch
https://abc7chicago.com/chicago-businesses-board-up-on-3rd-straight-day-of-protests/6222518/
— Illinois must act now to ensure safe, fair November election, BGA says Vote by mail system should be strengthened – BGA
https://abc7chicago.com/politics/illinois-must-act-now-to-ensure-safe-fair-nov-election-bga/6221388/

NBC5
— Chicago Looting and Protests: Suburbs on Alert, CTA to Suspend All Service Sunday Evening
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/chicago-looting-and-protests-the-latest-updates-as-the-city-begins-to-clean-up/2280980/
— Police Warn Shoppers to Avoid Some Suburban Malls, Multiple Shopping Centers Closed Disruptions were reported at or near multiple suburban shopping centers
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/police-warn-shoppers-to-avoid-some-suburban-malls-multiple-shopping-centers-closed/2281265/
— Several South Suburbs Implement Curfews Amid Reports of Looting and Unrest
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/several-south-suburbs-implement-curfews-amid-reports-of-looting-and-unrest/2281340/
— Kankakee County Officials Issue ‘Precautionary Stay-at-Home’ Advisory Amid Unconfirmed Looting Reports
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/kankakee-county-officials-issue-precautionary-stay-at-home-advisory-amid-unconfirmed-looting-reports/2281319/
— Lightfoot Describes Criminal Activity at Saturday’s Protests as “Choreographed” Chicago police arrested at least 240 people after protests and looting spread throughout the downtown area on Saturday, according to Superintendent David Brown
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/lightfoot-describes-criminal-activity-at-saturdays-protests-as-choreographed/2281373/
— 16 Dead, at Least 30 People Injured in Weekend Shootings Across Chicago
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/16-dead-at-least-30-people-injured-in-weekend-shootings-across-chicago/2281362/

CBS2
— Gov. JB Pritzker Orders National Guard To Support Chicago Police
https://chicago.cbslocal.com/2020/05/31/chicago-national-guard-protests-george-floyd/
— Another Day Of Unrest, Protests In Chicago
https://chicago.cbslocal.com/2020/05/31/live-updates-national-guard-called-into-chicago-as-unrest-persists/
— South Loop Left With Major Damage As It Prepares For Another Night Of Protests – Steven Graves
https://chicago.cbslocal.com/2020/05/31/south-loop-left-with-major-damage-as-it-prepares-for-another-night-of-protests/
— Protesters Face Off With Police In Hyde Park
https://chicago.cbslocal.com/2020/05/31/protesters-face-off-with-police-in-hyde-park/

FOX NEWS CHICAGO
— National Guard will be in Chicago to support police, protect First Amendment rights, mayor says
https://www.fox32chicago.com/news/national-guard-will-be-in-chicago-to-support-police-protect-first-amendment-rights-mayor-says
— South suburban stores hit by looters in wake of George Floyd protests – Tia Ewing
https://www.fox32chicago.com/news/south-suburban-stores-hit-by-looters-in-wake-of-george-floyd-protests

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— George Floyd fallout: New protests and unrest reported in city and suburbs; CTA suspends service; National Guard called in; city reduces access into downtown
https://www.chicagotribune.com/news/breaking/ct-george-floyd-chicago-protests-20200531-qghf4l7ysjgl3etxqu3jv6oq6a-story.html
— Coronavirus in Illinois updates: Officials report 1,343 new known COVID-19 cases and 60 more deaths as Lightfoot says Chicago’s reopening on June 3 could be delayed
https://www.chicagotribune.com/coronavirus/ct-coronavirus-pandemic-chicago-illinois-news-20200530-y4hd43iiq5fvpbke7pd7c4ln4m-story.html
— AS THE DEMOCRAT PARTY’S STRANGLEHOLD ON ILLINOIS, ON COOK COUNTY, AND ON CHICAGO TIGHTENS: Michael Jordan calls for ‘systemic change’ in his statement on the death of George Floyd: ‘Every one of us needs to be part of the solution’
https://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/bulls/ct-michael-jordan-george-floyd-statement-20200531-cz4o6mosdzby3p7smkz7ts2nky-story.html
— Zero tolerance for rioting in the fight for police reform – Editorial
https://www.chicagotribune.com/opinion/editorials/ct-edit-chicago-protest-george-floyd-lightfoot-20200531-57f3khaayvghpjlte5gwtlceou-story.html
— After the riots in Chicago, all that broken glass like shattered dreams – John Kass
https://www.chicagotribune.com/columns/john-kass/ct-george-floyd-chicago-riot-kass-20200601-zcbw4m332nc7bg4ycccaw3mes4-story.html
— Naperville rally protesting George Floyd death peaceful, but puts spotlight on cop abuse: ‘Welcome to the revolution’ – ALICIA FABBRE
https://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/naperville-sun/ct-nvs-naperville-george-floyd-rally-st-0603-20200601-zpxhg7rwlrhqbexi6en7dd5iae-story.html

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— CTA shutting down bus and train services Sunday night
https://chicago.suntimes.com/news/2020/5/31/21276051/lightfoot-limits-access-loop-curfew-protest-riots-chicago
— Trump declares Antifa a terrorist organization as officials blame differing groups for fomenting violence ‘This is being driven by Antifa,’ national security adviser Robert O’Brien said on CNN. “This is a destructive force of radical — I don’t even know if we want to call them leftists. Whatever they are, they’re — they’re militants who are coming in and burning our cities . . .’
https://chicago.suntimes.com/news/2020/5/31/21276134/george-floyd-protests-government-officials-blame-differing-groups-outsiders-violence-antifa
— Several suburbs set curfews as officials brace for unrest Orland Park, Oak Lawn, Tinley Park, Chicago Ridge and Oak Park all declared curfews from Sunday evening until Monday morning. – Sam Kelly
https://chicago.suntimes.com/2020/5/31/21276405/chicago-suburbs-curfews-protests-looting-george-floyd

DAILY HERALD
— Suburban malls shut down over looting, safety concerns
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20200531/suburban-malls-shut-down-over-looting-safety-concerns
— Chicago limits downtown access after night of tense protests – AP
https://www.dailyherald.com/article/20200531/news/305319965/
— State reports 60 more COVID-19 deaths as case total eclipses 120,000 – Steve Zalusky
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20200531/state-reports-60-more-covid-19-deaths-as-case-total-eclipses-120000
— Charity offers diapers, school supplies to families in need – AP
https://www.dailyherald.com/article/20200531/news/305319996/

CRAIN’S CHICAGO BUSINESS
— Lightfoot locks down Loop after looting, fires rip downtown “Following multiple public safety incidents and property damage that occurred overnight,” the mayor announced access to the Loop would be restricted. National Guard soldiers will be called in to help police. – A.D. QUIG
https://www.chicagobusiness.com/government/lightfoot-locks-down-loop-after-looting-fires-rip-downtown
— ‘There is no doubt. This was an organized effort.’ The mayor says she sees strong evidence to that effect—and she’s seeking federal help to determine who did what. – GREG HINZ
https://www.chicagobusiness.com/greg-hinz-politics/there-no-doubt-was-organized-effort
— AS THE DEMOCRAT PARTY’S STRANGLEHOLD ON ILLINOIS, ON COOK COUNTY, AND ON CHICAGO TIGHTENS: The change we all need slips further from our grasp as riots savage Chicago The prize we must seek is change. Our leaders must be squeezed and squeezed again until they bring it about. Please, Chicago, don’t make achieving that change more difficult. – GREG HINZ
https://www.chicagobusiness.com/greg-hinz-politics/change-we-all-need-slips-further-our-grasp-riots-savage-chicago

WBEZ
— Protests Force Target, CVS And Walmart To Close Some Stores – AP
https://www.wbez.org/stories/protests-force-target-cvs-and-walmart-to-close-some-stores/57da29bb-08aa-4026-8b02-95ad13be03ce

WREX
— Pritzker activates Illinois national guard to assist in Chicago surrounding protests – Devin Brooks
https://wrex.com/2020/05/31/pritzker-activates-illinois-national-guard-to-assist-in-chicago-surrounding-protests/
— O’Shea: Out of town residents sparked chaos during rally NEW – Andrew Carrigan
https://wrex.com/2020/05/31/oshea-out-of-town-residents-sparked-chaos-during-rally/

KFVS
— Gov. Pritzker activates Illinois National Guard to protect Chicago
https://www.kfvs12.com/2020/05/31/gov-pritzker-activates-illinois-national-guard-protect-chicago/

CHICAGO MORNING STAR
— DuPage County Sheriff asks Governor to stop the threats – Gabriella Remillard
https://chicagomorningstar.com/dupage-county-sheriff-asks-governor-to-stop-the-threats

ELMHURST PATCH
— Elmhurst On High Alert After Reports Of Looters Going To Suburbs Some Elmhurst stores closed on city’s advice. Outdoor dining continues at some places. – David Giuliani
https://patch.com/illinois/elmhurst/elmhurst-warns-public-criminal-groups

DUPAGE COUNTY
— Statement from County Board Chairman Dan Cronin
https://www.dupageco.org/Content.aspx?id=62922
(THE STATEMENT: “This evening, I stand with Sheriff Mendrick and State’s Attorney Berlin in support of our DuPage County communities. We condemn the actions that resulted in the death of George Floyd and we support people’s right to assemble and peacefully protest. But there is a difference between protesting peacefully and committing criminal acts. Protestors in DuPage County who damage or destroy private or public property, or who commit criminal acts like arson, burglary, and criminal damage to property will be arrested, prosecuted and if found guilty, imprisoned. We have no tolerance for those who would use this tragic occurrence to cause further pain in our community.”)

CITY OF WHEATON
— Wheaton Police Community Safety Alert
https://www.wheaton.il.us/civicalerts.aspx?AID=409
(FROM THE ALERT: The Wheaton Police Department has become aware of several situations in neighboring DuPage County communities where large groups of people are traveling into the area, causing damage, and burglarizing local stores and businesses. Some local businesses have chosen to close early due to this situation out of an abundance of caution for the safety of their employees and customers. The Wheaton Police Department will have an increased presence in the community and will continue to monitor the ongoing situation. The increased presence will remain until the broader situation stabilizes. Additional updates will be released on the City’s Facebook and Twitter accounts as new information becomes available. We would like to encourage our residents and community members to safely report any criminal behavior or any other unusual situation. Please call your local businesses ahead of time to ensure they are still open and operating before travelling to shop or dine. If you encounter a situation or observe criminal behavior, the police department encourages you to leave the area and call 9-1-1 when you are safely able to do so.)

MCHENRY COUNTY BLOG
— Millionaire Jack Franks & Billionaire JB Pritzker Unmasked in Fontana, Wisconsin
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/05/31/millionaire-jack-franks-billionaire-jb-pritzker-unmasked-in-fontana-wisconsin/
— National Guard to Chicago
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/05/31/national-guard-to-chicago/
— Antifa in Chicago?
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/05/31/antifa-in-chicago/
— Cook County Assessor Finally Follows Rest of State by Assessing All Homes at the Same Time
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/05/31/cook-county-assessor-finally-follows-rest-of-state-by-assessing-all-homes-at-the-same-time/
— Democrats Control Cities Having Trouble, But Apparently Should Not Be Blamed for Not Solving Them
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/05/30/democrats-control-cities-having-trouble-but-apparently-should-not-be-blamed-for-not-solving-them/
— Dems Protect Public Sector Jobs during Lockdown
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/05/30/dems-protect-public-sector-jobs-during-lockdown/

CAPITOL FAX
— Pritzker implores protesters to “not force a difficult second rebuilding on our small businesses in the course of expressing your very justified pain”
https://capitolfax.com/2020/05/31/pritzker-implores-protesters-to-not-force-a-difficult-second-rebuilding-on-our-small-businesses-in-the-course-of-expressing-your-very-justified-pain/

WASHINGTON EXAMINER
— Trump’s national security adviser denies systemic racism exists in police forces – Caitlin Yilek
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/trumps-national-security-adviser-denies-systemic-racism-exists-in-police-forces

BREITBART
— Black Federal Officer Patrick Underwood Shot And Killed in Oakland Riot – ALLUM BOKHARI
https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2020/05/31/black-federal-officer-patrick-underwood-shot-and-killed-in-oakland-riot/
— The Riots Began With Obama’s Embrace of Occupy Wall Street – JOEL B. POLLAK
https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2020/05/31/pollak-the-riots-began-with-obamas-embrace-of-occupy/
— Twitter Allows Looters to Coordinate Criminal Behavior While It Declares ‘#BlackLivesMatter’ – ALLUM BOKHARI
https://www.breitbart.com/tech/2020/05/31/twitter-allows-looters-to-coordinate-criminal-behavior-while-it-declares-blacklivesmatter/

NEWSMAX
— Trump Encourages ‘MAGA’ Fans to Assemble at the White House
https://www.newsmax.com/headline/trump-maga-supporters-riots/2020/05/30/id/969785/

NATIONAL REVIEW
— The President Has the Constitutional Power to Restore Order. He Must Act. – ANDREW C. MCCARTHY
https://www.nationalreview.com/2020/05/the-president-has-the-constitutional-power-to-restore-order-he-must-act/

THE HILL
— Trump says he will designate antifa a terrorist organization – BRANDON CONRADIS AND JUSTINE COLEMAN
https://thehill.com/homenews/administration/500357-trump-says-he-will-designate-antifa-a-terrorist-organization

CBS NEWS
— Protesters and police clash in dozens of cities for 5th night as anger boils over
https://www.cbsnews.com/live-updates/george-floyd-death-protests-minneapolis-2020-05-31/

NEWSWEEK
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Trump-haters promote hatred of Trump.

https://www.newsweek.com/lady-gaga-calls-trump-racist-fool-1507654

May 28 Evening Edition

WHITE HOUSE
— President Trump signs order to fight online censorship
https://www.whitehouse.gov/1600daily/

ABC7
— Trump signs executive order targeting social media companies after fact checks applied to his tweets
https://abc7chicago.com/politics/trump-escalates-war-on-twitter-social-media-protections/6217025/

NBC5
— One Day Before Entering Phase 3, Illinois Reports 1,527 New Coronavirus Cases Much of Illinois is set to enter its next stage of reopening Friday
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/one-day-before-entering-phase-3-illinois-reports-1527-new-coronavirus-cases/2279458/
— All 4 of Illinois’ Health Regions Will be Allowed to Enter Phase 3 Friday: Pritzker As of Thursday, just two days remained in the statewide stay-at-home order, but regions can begin entering phase three Friday
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/all-4-of-illinois-health-regions-will-be-allowed-to-enter-phase-3-friday-pritzker-says/2279486/

CBS2
— Lightfoot : Phase 3 In Chicago Begins June 3
https://chicago.cbslocal.com/2020/05/28/lightfoot-phase-3-in-chicago-begins-june-3/

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— Pritzker bolsters testing rules for nursing homes, issues Phase 3 ‘guidance’ for churches Each long-term care facility will be required to report to public health officials the number of residents and staff tested, and the number of positive and negative test results. The facilities must also make sure a copy of infection control policies and procedures is provided to residents and to the families of residents. – Mitchell Armentrout and Tina Sfondeles
https://chicago.suntimes.com/coronavirus/2020/5/28/21273753/illinois-pritzker-coronavirus-cases-deaths-reopening-may-28
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: A Trump-hater says “Trump stomps on his Twitter megaphone The president’s assault on social media for daring to fact-check him is a reminder: He will take everything down with him.”
https://chicago.suntimes.com/columnists/2020/5/28/21272978/trump-twitter-fact-check-free-speech-vote-fraud-election-mail-in-ballots

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— Mayor Lori Lightfoot says Chicago will move to phase 3 of her reopening plan on June 3 but warns: ‘COVID-19 is still very much part of our present’ – JOHN BYRNE, DAN PETRELLA and ADAM LUKACH
https://www.chicagotribune.com/coronavirus/ct-coronavirus-chicago-lightfoot-reopening-20200528-cefwiuidwnfd7a57m25uavq6me-story.html
— COVID-19 spurs union pushes among Chicago-area essential workers. ‘We’re not just burger flippers. We’ve been essential.’ – Ally Marotti
https://www.chicagotribune.com/coronavirus/ct-coronavirus-chicago-essential-workers-unionize-20200528-ggbhu4gec5fm7paj4fvbh6cpmu-story.html
— For second straight day, crowd confronts Chicago police making arrest on gun charges – Deanese Williams-Harris
https://www.chicagotribune.com/news/breaking/ct-chicago-police-confront-crowds-20200528-hfgglk2t7jgyfa2ucl7sovwvtm-story.html
— Bosses say $600 coronavirus unemployment boost makes reopening harder. Some workers ‘are making more money than they’ve ever made by not working right now.’ – Alexia Elejalde-Ruiz
https://www.chicagotribune.com/coronavirus/ct-pandemic-unemployment-benefits-600-per-week-20200528-skxom4r2obczxa6vef5b7iivz4-story.html

DAILY HERALD
— State reports 104 more COVID-19 deaths, passes 115,000 total cases – Marni Pyke
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20200528/state-reports-104-more-covid-19-deaths-passes-115000-total-cases
— Job losses continue to mount in U.S. despite reopenings – AP
https://www.dailyherald.com/business/20200528/job-losses-continue-to-mount-in-us-despite-reopenings

CRAIN’S CHICAGO BUSINESS
— Kaegi to cut assessments on homes, condos by 8 to 12 percent The Cook County Assessor has unveiled his plan to reduce the tax burden on most residential and commercial properties to account for the coronavirus pandemic. – ALBY GALLUN
https://www.chicagobusiness.com/commercial-real-estate/kaegi-cut-assessments-homes-condos-8-12-percent

CHAMPAIGN/URBANA NEWS GAZETTE
— Pay hike coming for legislators? Dems, GOP at odds on question – Jim Dey
https://www.news-gazette.com/opinion/columns/jim-dey-pay-hike-coming-for-legislators-dems-gop-at-odds-on-question/article_a39b07ef-fdb9-54ae-afd4-80c2dbb925b9.html

NPR ILLINOIS
— Stung By Twitter, Trump Signs Executive Order To Weaken Social Media Companies – BOBBY ALLYN
https://www.nprillinois.org/post/stung-twitter-trump-signs-executive-order-weaken-social-media-companies#stream/0

MCHENRY COUNTY BLOG
— Police State of Illinois Hits the Neighborhood
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/05/28/police-state-of-illinois-hits-the-neighborhood/
— Ugaste Summarizes Legislation Session
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/05/28/ugaste-summarizes-legislation-session/
— IL-6: Jeanne Ives Critiques State Budget…Again
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/05/28/il-6-jeanne-ives-critiques-state-budget-again/
— Wilcox on Pay Raise
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/05/28/146731/
— Skillicorn-Pritzker in Conflict
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/05/27/skillicorn-pritzker-in-conflict/
— IL-06/IL-14/IL-17: Jeanne Ives and Jim Oberweis Promoted to Top Tier of NRCC
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/05/27/il-06-il-14-il-17-jeanne-ives-and-jim-oberweis-promoted-to-top-tier-of-nrcc/
— Ugaste Puts Forth Checks and Balances Idea
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/05/27/ugaste-puts-forth-checks-and-balances-idea/
— AJ Friend DCFS Caseworker Carols Acosta’s Disciplinary Records Secret Until Final Decision
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/05/26/acosta-dcfs-disciplinary-records-secret-until-final-decision/
— Questions Governor Pritzker Should Answer, But Hasn’
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/05/26/questions-governor-pritzker-should-answer-but-hasnt/

CAPITOL FAX
— McSweeney forces removal of Blagojevich video, outs person behind it
https://capitolfax.com/2020/05/28/mcsweeney-forces-removal-of-blagojevich-video-outs-person-behind-it/
— 1,527 new cases, 104 additional deaths
https://capitolfax.com/2020/05/28/1527-new-cases-104-additional-deaths/
— Pritzker says IDPH has offered “suggestions” to churches – Says he’s received “pushback” from some private nursing homes – IDPH will file new rule on nursing homes – Still looking at what to do about IDPH rule – Dodges question about Willie Wilson – Employers should use “common decency” when bring workers back – Will wait on feds before making any more budget decisions – Central Illinois hospitalization numbers improve – “We might potentially have to move backwards in the phases – “Not our intention” to make changes to Phase 4 guidance – No plans to dine at restaurant this weekend – No decision about ending daily briefing – Repeats that he has never encouraged police enforcement – Suggests GOP demand for IDES audit could be a “political move” – Still pondering school reopening – All testing is free – Asked about dangers of Legionella in large buildings – Testing and tracing metrics are “internal goals” – Points to federal rules on unemployment and workers who refuse to return – “Difficult for us to open theaters in the near future” – Dr. Ezike talks rules for malls – Dr. Ezike monitoring outbreak at county jail with ICE detainees
https://capitolfax.com/2020/05/28/pritzker-says-idph-has-offered-suggestions-to-churches/
— COVID-19 roundup
https://capitolfax.com/2020/05/28/covid-19-roundup-45/
— Justice Kavanaugh orders Illinois to respond to church filing by tonight
https://capitolfax.com/2020/05/28/justice-kavanaugh-orders-illinois-to-respond-to-church-filing-by-tonight/
— Poll finds support for Clean Energy Jobs Act, Pritzker approval 56-40, State legislative Democrats more popular than Trump
https://capitolfax.com/2020/05/28/poll-finds-support-for-clean-energy-jobs-act-pritzker-approval-56-40-state-legislative-democrats-more-popular-than-trump/
— 21 million Americans currently receiving unemployment assistance
https://capitolfax.com/2020/05/28/21-million-americans-currently-receiving-unemployment-assistance/

WASHINGTON EXAMINER
— Joe Biden confuses D-Day date with Pearl Harbor attack – Naomi Lim
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/joe-biden-confuses-d-day-date-with-pearl-harbor-attack

NEWSMAX
— Democrats Hate Trump More Than They’ll Ever Love America – Patrick Murray
https://www.newsmax.com/patrickmurray/tds-covid-china/2020/05/28/id/969494/

THE HILL
— Trump signs order targeting social media firms’ legal protections – CHRIS MILLS RODRIGO AND MORGAN CHALFANT
https://thehill.com/policy/technology/500006-trump-signs-order-targeting-social-media-firms-legal-protections

REUTERS
— Trump move could scrap or weaken law that protects social media companies – Nandita Bose, Jeff Mason
https://www.reuters.com/article/us-twitter-trump-executive-order-social/trump-move-could-scrap-or-weaken-law-that-protects-social-media-companies-idUSKBN2340MW
— U.S. weekly jobless claims still elevated; core capital goods orders fall – Lucia Mutikani
https://www.reuters.com/article/us-usa-economy/us-weekly-jobless-claims-still-elevated-core-capital-goods-orders-fall-idUSKBN234208
— What’s in the law protecting internet companies – and can Trump change it? – Jonathan Weber, Elizabeth Culliford
https://www.reuters.com/article/us-twitter-trump-executive-order-explain/explainer-whats-in-the-law-protecting-internet-companies-and-can-trump-change-it-idUSKBN23434V

NEW YORK TIMES
— Legal Shield for Social Media Is Targeted by Trump Section 230, from a 1996 federal law, was meant to protect young internet companies from liability. Lawmakers have threatened to change it. – Daisuke Wakabayashi (DIERSEN: I should write a book about those who have attacked me for my including links in GOPUSA ILLINOIS emails to articles that others have published. I would focus on candidates, their political consultants, their campaign managers, their staff members, their volunteers, their operatives, and their dupes. I would focus on the articles that candidates did not like because they were critical of the candidate or were positive about the candidate’s opponent. I would focus on candidates who focus on destroying those like me who they cannot manipulate or dominate.)
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/05/28/business/section-230-internet-speech.html
— Trump’s Order on Social Media Could Harm One Person in Particular: Trump Without certain liability protections, companies like Twitter would have to be more aggressive about policing messages that press the boundaries — like the president’s. – Peter Baker and Daisuke Wakabayashi
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/05/28/us/politics/trump-social-media-executive-order.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: A Trump-hater says “How White Women Use Themselves as Instruments of Terror.”
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/05/27/opinion/racism-white-women.html

WASHINGTON POST
— Trump signs order that could punish social media companies for how they police content, drawing criticism and doubts of legality – Tony Romm and Elizabeth Dwoskin
https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2020/05/28/trump-social-media-executive-order/

NEW YORK MAGAZINE
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: A Trump-hater says “Trump’s Dangerous Desire for an In-Person Political Convention.”
https://nymag.com/intelligencer/2020/05/trumps-dangerous-desire-for-an-old-school-convention.html

JD SUPRA
— DISGUSTING, TRAGIC: Employer Rights Go Up in Smoke: NYC Largely Bans Marijuana Testing of Prospective Employees
https://www.jdsupra.com/legalnews/employer-rights-go-up-in-smoke-nyc-70881/?

FIVE THIRTY EIGHT
— The Voters Who Don’t Like Trump Or Biden – Geoffrey Skelley (DIERSEN: Trump and Biden share the following demographics: older, White, male, married, Christian, non-poor, gun owners, draft avoiders, and their ancestors have been in America for a long time.)
https://fivethirtyeight.com/features/is-trump-losing-among-voters-who-dont-like-him-or-biden/

RASMUSSEN REPORTS
— 27% of Blacks Say Black Voter Who Chooses Trump Over Biden Is Not Really Black
https://www.rasmussenreports.com/public_content/politics/elections/election_2020/27_of_blacks_say_black_voter_who_chooses_trump_over_biden_is_not_really_black

May 23 Evening Edition

ABC7
— Coronavirus Illinois: COVID-19 cases top 107K with over 4K deaths as Memorial Day weekend gets underway
By Eric Horng, Craig Wall and Liz Nagy
https://abc7chicago.com/politics/illinois-covid-19-cases-top-107k/6206947/

NBC5
— Illinois Reports 2,352 New Coronavirus Cases, 75 Additional Deaths The state reported 25,114 new test results on Saturday
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/coronavirus/illinois-reports-2352-new-coronavirus-cases-75-additional-deaths/2277240/

CBS2
— Coronavirus In Illinois: 2,352 New COVID-19 Cases, 75 Additional Deaths
https://chicago.cbslocal.com/2020/05/23/coronavirus-in-illinois-2352-new-covid-19-cases-75-additional-deaths/

FOX NEWS CHICAGO
— Illinois reports 75 coronavirus deaths Saturday and more than 2,300 new cases
https://www.fox32chicago.com/news/illinois-reports-75-coronavirus-deaths-saturday-and-more-than-2300-new-cases

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— 75 more Illinois coronavirus deaths; state testing tops 700K More than half the deaths have occurred during the first three weeks of May, during what Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s office has said is a plateau period for the outbreak’s impact on Illinois that could last through June. – Mitchell Armentrout
https://chicago.suntimes.com/coronavirus/2020/5/23/21268596/illinois-coronavirus-cases-deaths-pritzker-reopening-may-23
— Illinois House clears Chicago casino measure in waning hours of special session There were several amendments flying around Saturday morning, but ultimately, bill sponsor state Rep. Bob Rita was able to round up enough support. The measure was pushed by Mayor Lori Lightfoot and is essential in helping the city’s police and fire pensions. – Tina Sfondeles
https://chicago.suntimes.com/2020/5/23/21268597/chicago-casino-bill-fix-springfield-illinois-house-pass-pritzker-gambling-expansion

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— Age is more than a number for nation’s geezer politicians – CHARLES SELLE (DIERSEN: What do you say to those who promote age discrimination?)
https://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/lake-county-news-sun/opinion/ct-lns-selle-older-politicians-st-0526-20200522-eebmt7cwbfc4fpmxqxgndmplee-story.html
— Chicago faith leaders divided on whether to reopen for in-person service as state adds more than 2,300 new COVID-19 cases – MADELINE BUCKLEY
https://www.chicagotribune.com/coronavirus/ct-coronavirus-chicago-illinois-update-churches-20200523-bccarmy2y5gznm5rminnpiooci-story.html
— Illinois House passes legislation sought by Mayor Lori Lightfoot in her effort to land a casino in Chicago – JAMIE MUNKS and DAN PETRELLA
https://www.chicagotribune.com/politics/ct-chicago-casino-legislation-20200523-c5sem6ajmrgspme53h2mzgo4gy-story.html

DAILY HERALD
— Illinois reports 2,352 new COVID-19 cases, 75 more deaths Saturday
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20200523/illinois-reports-2352-new-covid-19-cases-75-more-deaths-saturday

SPRINGFIELD STATE JOURNAL REGISTER
— Mark Curran takes on Durbin but also some in GOP – Bernard Schoenburg
https://www.sj-r.com/news/20200523/curran-takes-on-durbin-but-also-some-in-gop

BELLEVILLE NEWS DEMOCRAT
— Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker’s executive orders are unconstitutional, lawsuit argues – REBECCA ANZEL
https://www.bnd.com/news/politics-government/article242962006.html
(FROM THE ARTICLE: Two parties in the lawsuit are George Pearson, the Will County Republican Committee chairman, and Steve Balich, a member of the Will County Board. Both claim the state’s restrictions “deprived” them of income. Pearson claims he cannot perform his duties to nominate candidates for the Nov. 3 general election ballot. Balich claims he cannot “effectively represent his constituents” or run for reelection.)

KANKAKEE DAILY JOURNAL
— ‘Freedom is important:’ Few hundred rally to demand reopening of region, state – Lee Provost
https://www.daily-journal.com/news/local/freedom-is-important-few-hundred-rally-to-demand-reopening-of-region-state/article_cd5dc5c8-9bcd-11ea-bd6f-ff3051750016.html

FOX ILLINOIS
— Pandemic halts vaccination for nearly 80 million children – AP
https://foxillinois.com/news/nation-world/pandemic-halts-vaccination-for-nearly-80-million-children
— Memorial Day spurs worries of spikes in cases while warnings come of second outbreak – Ahtra Elnashar
https://foxillinois.com/news/coronavirus/memorial-day-spurs-worries-of-spikes-in-cases-while-warnings-come-of-second-outbreak
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Trump-haters say “Virus, economy, Trump and cash hamper GOP’s bid for House.”
https://foxillinois.com/news/nation-world/virus-economy-trump-and-cash-hamper-gops-bid-for-house

NPR ILLINOIS
— Evangelical Leader Cites ‘Growing Angst’ With Guv’s Covid-19 Response – MAUREEN FOERTSCH MCKINNEY
https://www.nprillinois.org/post/evangelical-leader-cites-growing-angst-guvs-covid-19-response#stream/0

WEST SUBURBAN JOURNAL
— Lightford announces $31.5 million in grant opportunities for historically underserved communities (DIERSEN: Why do some communities need more service than others?)
https://westsuburbanjournal.com/lightford-announces-31-5-million-in-grant-opportunities-for-historically-underserved-communities/

EVANSTON NOW
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: DISGUSTING, TRAGIC: Democrat push pot to push reparations.
https://evanstonnow.com/story/government/bill-smith/2020-05-22/84623/reparations-rally-promotes-more-funding

CHICAGO READER
— When it comes to pandemic planning, is the mayor responsive and collaborative, or dismissive and combative? – Dave Glowacz
https://www.chicagoreader.com/chicago/lightfoot-covid-19-funding/Content?oid=80102325&mc_cid=1a233b50a1&mc_eid=c968c7978e

CENTER SQUARE
— DISGUSTING, TRAGIC: Illinois has 9,176 legal cannabis industry jobs, study finds
https://www.thecentersquare.com/illinois/illinois-has-9-176-legal-cannabis-industry-jobs-study-finds/article_a61092be-9aa3-11ea-be40-07b038e94c45.html

ILLINOIS POLICY INSTITUTE
— ILLINOIS TOPS LIST FOR HARSHEST COVID-19 RESTRICTIONS IN AMERICA – Ben Szalinski
https://www.illinoispolicy.org/illinois-tops-list-for-harshest-covid-19-restrictions-in-america/

CAPITOL FAX
— 2,352 new cases, 75 additional deaths
https://capitolfax.com/2020/05/23/2352-new-cases-75-additional-deaths/
— Amendment introduced to allow remote legislating
https://capitolfax.com/2020/05/23/amendment-introduced-to-allow-remote-legislating/
— House approves gaming bill 77-32
https://capitolfax.com/2020/05/23/house-approves-gaming-bill-77-32/
— Sen. Dale Righter cleans up Eastern Bloc member’s mess
https://capitolfax.com/2020/05/23/sen-dale-righter-cleans-up-eastern-bloc-members-mess/
— IDPH stops reporting historical nursing home COVID-19 outbreak data
https://capitolfax.com/2020/05/23/idph-stops-reporting-historical-nursing-home-covid-19-ourtbreak-data/
— End of session cheat sheet
https://capitolfax.com/2020/05/23/end-of-session-cheat-sheet/
— New approp, BIMP amendments surface, casino push continues, cannabis bill hits a snag with Pritzker thumbs down
https://capitolfax.com/2020/05/23/new-approp-bimp-amendments-surface-casino-push-continues-cannabis-bill-hits-a-snag-with-pritzker-thumbs-down/

NEWSMAX
— Illegal Aliens Have Major Role in Food Supply – James Walsh
https://www.newsmax.com/jameswalsh/immigration-food-supply/2020/05/22/id/968538/

THE HILL
— Trump campaign: Biden remarks about black people ‘racist and dehumanizing’ – JONATHAN EASLEY
https://thehill.com/homenews/campaign/499143-trump-campaign-biden-remarks-about-black-people-racist-and-dehumanizing
— Trump escalates fight against mail-in voting – BRETT SAMUELS
https://thehill.com/homenews/administration/499269-trump-escalates-fight-against-mail-in-voting

NBC NEWS
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Trump-haters say “More Americans are souring on Trump’s coronavirus handling.”
https://www.aol.com/article/news/2020/05/22/more-americans-are-souring-on-trumps-coronavirus-handling-new-polling-shows/24389274/

NEW YORK TIMES
— Biden’s ‘Breakfast Club’ Controversy Shows What His Rivals Already Knew – Tariro Mzezewa
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/05/23/us/politics/joe-biden-breakfast-club.html

BLOOMBERG LAW
— DISGUSTING, TRAGIC: Cannabis Binge in Quarantine Lifts Hope for Federal Legalization – Patrick T. Fallon/
https://news.bloomberglaw.com/coronavirus/quarantined-americans-embrace-cannabis-reshaping-an-industry

JD SUPRA
— Seven Things To Consider When An Employee Refuses To Return to Work (DIERSEN: What percent of employees will use coronavirus to refuse to return to work until their employer gets rid of all its employees who are older, obese, and/or have health problems including diabetes? What percent of members of organizations will use coronavirus to refuse to stay a member until the organization gets rid of all its members who are older, obese, and/or have health problems including diabetes?)
https://www.jdsupra.com/legalnews/seven-things-to-consider-when-an-45827/

ACLU
— America, It Is Time to Talk About Reparations – Jeffery Robinson (DIERSEN: If the leaders of your municipality imposed reparations, which residents would they require to pay the most reparations – those who are Trump supporters, Protestant, conservative, patriotic, Republican, American, White, male, older, heterosexual, non-poor, gun owners, German American, draft avoiders, and/or those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time?)
https://www.aclu.org/news/racial-justice/america-it-is-time-to-talk-about-reparations/

May 22 Evening Edition

ABC7
— Illinois vote by mail bill passes Senate, heads to Governor JB Pritkzer for signature
https://abc7chicago.com/politics/illinois-vote-by-mail-bill-passes-senate-heads-to-governor-for-signature/6205072/
— Coronavirus Chicago: Here’s what businesses can reopen next – and when – Sarah Schulte, Jessica D’Onofrio
https://abc7chicago.com/business/chicago-wont-begin-reopening-until-early-june-lightfoot-says-/6203672/

NBC5
— Illinois Senate Passes Vote-by-Mail Expansion Gov. J.B. Pritzker has said he looks forward to signing the legislation
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/chicago-politics/illinois-senate-passes-vote-by-mail-expansion/2277018/
— Trump Declares Churches ‘essential,’ Calls on Them to Reopen – Jill Colvin and Zeke Miller
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/politics/trump-calls-on-churches-to-reopen-this-weekend/2276774/
— Justice Department Supports Lawsuit Challenging Pritzker’s Illinois Stay-at-Home Order The lawsuit filed by State Rep. Darren Bailey claims that state law gives the governor only a 30-day period for exercising emergency powers
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/justice-department-supports-lawsuit-challenging-pritzkers-stay-at-home-order/2276953/

FOX NEWS CHICAGO
— Illinois lawmakers wrap up Springfield special session It’s been an eventful few days for Illinois lawmakers at the special session in Springfield. – Mike Flannery
https://www.fox32chicago.com/video/686957
— Illinois continues to increase COVID-19 testing capacity as state reports 2,758 new cases
https://www.fox32chicago.com/news/illinois-continues-to-increase-covid-19-testing-capacity-as-state-reports-2758-new-cases
— Biden says he was too ‘cavalier’ about black Trump backers – Bill Barrow
https://www.fox32chicago.com/news/biden-says-he-was-too-cavalier-about-black-trump-backers

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— Pritzker says he plans to sign vote-by-mail expansion into law Democrats supported the measure saying they worried about a second-wave of the coronavirus suppressing voter turnout for the 2020 election. Republicans contended the bill would make Illinois’ election more vulnerable to fraud. – Neal Earley
https://chicago.suntimes.com/2020/5/22/21267994/vote-by-mail-expansion-senate-pritzker-covid-19-coronavirus
— Downstate judge blasts Pritzker’s stay-at-home-order: ‘Americans don’t get ruled’ Justice Department also sides with Darren Bailey, says he makes a strong case that Pritzker’s orders “exceed the authority granted to the governor by the Illinois legislature.” – Jon Seidel
https://chicago.suntimes.com/politics/2020/5/22/21267665/downstate-judge-blasts-illinois-governor-jb-pritzker-stay-at-home-order
— Reopening churches ‘dangerous and foolish,’ Lightfoot tells Trump At a Friday press conference announcing plans to “cautiously reopen” parts of Chicago, Lightfoot said people have to recognize that “virtually everything [Trump] says has a political undertone and basis for it.” – Rachel Hinton and Mitchell Armentrout
https://chicago.suntimes.com/politics/2020/5/22/21267936/churches-lori-lightfoot-donald-trump-coronavirus-covid-worship

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— Department of Justice declares its support of lawsuit challenging Pritzker’s stay-at-home order – Robert McCoppin
https://www.chicagotribune.com/coronavirus/ct-coronavirus-illinois-stay-at-home-order-justice-department-20200523-upjahom3tfdpbizw5ehswtdfoy-story.html
— Elburn business owners say they are just ‘hanging on’ as pandemic continues – MEGAN JONES
https://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/aurora-beacon-news/ct-abn-elburn-businesses-urge-to-reopen-st-0525-20200523-5l3qe2zmeja43pyug5fhqcgv3y-story.html

DAILY HERALD
— Illinois budget plan needs $6B in federal aid to balance – AP
https://www.dailyherald.com/article/20200522/news/305229923/
— Suburban election clerks ask state to prepare for record demand for vote-by-mail – James Fuller
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20200522/suburban-election-clerks-ask-state-to-prepare-for-record-demand-for-vote-by-mail
— Senate Republicans: Stay in session until legislature reaches a bipartisan reopening plan – Jerry Nowicki
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20200522/senate-republicans-stay-in-session-until-legislature-reaches-a-bipartisan-reopening-plan

WGN RADIO
— COVID-19: Can Illinois crawl out of $7 billion budget hole? – Roe Conn
https://wgnradio.com/roe-conn/covid-19-can-illinois-crawl-out-of-7-billion-budget-hole/

ILLINOIS PATCH
— Job Openings In IL: CDC Hiring Contact Tracers To Fight Pandemic The CDC is looking for contact tracers, who can make up to $65,000 a year and just need a bachelor’s degree and a positive attitude. – J. Ryne Danielson
https://patch.com/illinois/across-il/job-openings-il-cdc-hiring-contact-tracers-fight-pandemic

GENEVA PATCH
— Families Sue Bria Of Geneva Alleging Negligence Amid Coronavirus The families of two residents who died at the senior living facility filed lawsuits Monday and Tuesday. – Jason Addy
https://patch.com/illinois/geneva/families-sue-bria-geneva-alleging-negligence-amid-coronavirus

PROPUBLICA ILLINOIS
— More Than 1 in 5 Illinoisans Living in State Homes for Adults With Disabilities Have Tested Positive for the Coronavirus In Illinois, at least 355 people who live in state-run homes for adults with disabilities have tested positive for the coronavirus. “They don’t know why their family has stopped coming to visit,” a relative said. – Jennifer Smith Richards and Jodi S. Cohen
https://www.propublica.org/article/more-than-1-in-5-illinoisans-living-in-state-homes-for-adults-with-disabilities-have-tested-positive-for-the-coronavirus

ILLINOIS LEAKS
— Clay County Judge issued Restraining Order against Gov Pritzker – JOHN KRAFT
https://edgarcountywatchdogs.com/2020/05/clay-county-judge-issued-restraining-order-against-gov-pritzker/

ILLINOIS REVIEW
— 20 GOP IL HOUSE MEMBERS FORM “IL TAXPAYER FREEDOM CAUCUS”
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2020/05/20-gop-il-house-members-form-il-taxpayer-freedom-caucus-.html
— THORNER: HOW MAIL-IN BALLOTS WILL END FAIR AND FREE ELECTIONS
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2020/05/thorner-hallmark-of-a-democratic-republic-free-and-fair-elections.html
— WHO ARE THE COVID-19 DICTATORS?
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2020/05/who-are-the-covid-19-dictators.html
— WEYERMULLER: CHICAGO CATHOLIC FAITHFUL REJECT CARDINAL’S PLAN TO RE-OPEN CHURCHES
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2020/05/weyermuller-chicago-catholic-faithful-reject-cardinals-plan-to-re-open-churches.html
— PILL PUSHERS EXPLOITING COVID-19 TO PROMOTE RISKY TELEMEDICINE ABORTIONS
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2020/05/pill-pushers-exploiting-covid-19-to-promote-risky-telemedicine-abortions.html

CAPITOL FAX
— Madigan: House will convene tomorrow
https://capitolfax.com/2020/05/22/madigan-house-will-convene-tomorrow/
— Thursday session roundup
https://capitolfax.com/2020/05/22/thursday-session-roundup/
— $5.8 billion budget hole to be (mostly) “filled” with borrowed federal money, paid back (hopefully) with federal assistance
https://capitolfax.com/2020/05/22/58-billion-budget-hole-to-be-mostly-filled-with-borrowed-federal-money-paid-back-hopefully-with-federal-assistance/
— Elections omnibus bill clears Senate on final passage
https://capitolfax.com/2020/05/22/elections-omnibus-bill-clears-senate-on-final-passage/
— Pritzker announces childcare reopening schedule – Will use federal $ to pay for federal borrowing – Will be “very disappointed” if legislature doesn’t pass legislation addressing withdrawn IDPH rule – Legislature can stay in town if it wants to – Says “look at the log data” will show only one person accessed IDES info – Says he “regularly” talks to clergy – Asked why legislators haven’t taken up a bill on African Americans, Latinos – Supports Chicago casino bill – Republicans “linked themselves” to fringe protesters – Clay County ruling will only apply to Clay County – Plans to stay in Springfield through end of session – Lightfoot decision to go slower is hers to make – Comments on FEMA letter warning law enforcement about funding – Hasn’t seen Sen. Rose’s letter – Children over 2 will wear masks – Called out on food claim – Dr. Ezike explains spread at restaurants – Dr. Ezike says no easing of nursing home visit restrictions
https://capitolfax.com/2020/05/22/pritzker-announces-childcare-reopening-schedule/
— 2,758 new cases, 110 additional deaths
https://capitolfax.com/2020/05/22/2758-new-cases-110-additional-deaths/

WASHINGTON TIMES
— U.S. intervenes in case challenging Pritzker’s COVID-19 moves – AP
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2020/may/22/us-intervenes-in-case-challenging-pritzkers-covid-/

DAILY SIGNAL
— 1% of Counties Home to Half of COVID-19 Cases, Over Half of Deaths – Norbert Michel
https://www.dailysignal.com/2020/05/13/covid-19-tracker-shows-cases-deaths-cluster-in-specific-areas/

NBC NEWS
— Justice Department joins push against Illinois coronavirus restrictions DOJ suggested Gov. Pritzker has exceeded his authority with his stay at home orders, and also sent a warning letter to LA Mayor Eric Garcetti
https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/justice-department/justice-department-joins-push-against-illinois-coronavirus-restrictions-n1213491

NEW YORK TIMES
— Trump Orders States to Allow Places of Worship to Open, Though He Has No Authority To
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/05/22/us/politics/trump-churches.html

NEW YORK MAGAZINE
— Coronavirus May Derail the Republican Convention After All – Ed Kilgore
https://nymag.com/intelligencer/2020/05/coronavirus-may-derail-the-republican-convention-after-all.html