January 25, 2023

ABC7
— COMMENT: Democrats say “Hundreds pack DuPage County Board meeting to criticize, laud sheriff over assault weapons ban.”
https://abc7chicago.com/dupage-county-sheriff-illinois-assault-weapons-ban-board-james-mendrick/12731267/

CBS2
— COMMENT: Democrats say “Defending the U.S. Constitution: DuPage residents sound off on sheriff’s assault weapons stance.”
https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news/dupage-sheriff-mendrick-assault-weapons/
— COMMENT: Democrats say “NRA joins in effort to get Illinois assault weapons ban tossed.”
https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news/nra-illinois-assault-weapons-ban/

WGN9
— COMMENT: Democrats say “ISRA shows support for DuPage County sheriff at board meeting.”
https://wgntv.com/news/dupage-county/isra-to-show-support-for-dupage-county-sheriff-at-board-meeting-tuesday/

FOX32
— COMMENT: Democrats say “Darren Bailey files lawsuit challenging Illinois’ assault weapons ban.”
https://www.fox32chicago.com/news/darren-bailey-files-lawsuit-challenging-illinois-assault-weapons-ban

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— FRONT PAGE WITH BIG PICTURE: COMMENT: Democrats say “Hundreds flood DuPage County Board meeting to speak out on sheriff’s statement against enforcing state’s ban on assault weapons.”
https://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/aurora-beacon-news/ct-abn-dupage-board-mendrick-weapons-ban-st-0125-20230124-tmfyzkmzfbgaxcjil23hmg6tz4-story.html
(FROM THE ARTICLE: After Conroy’s announcement at Tuesday’s meeting, DuPage County Board member James Zay, a Republican, said he would not be in favor of censure and supports the sheriff. “I support our sheriff and his right to speak out about the problems with the act,” Zay said. Republican county board member Sam Tornatore echoed Zay with concerns over a resolution for censure, arguing it must include an open discussion. “My only question is is it going to make us any better or bring us together … or is it just going to continue to divide us even further?,” he said.)
— COMMENT: Democrats say “More than 1,000 plaintiffs, including Darren Bailey and 70 firearms dealers, named in lawsuit challenging state gun ban.”
https://www.chicagotribune.com/politics/ct-illinois-gun-ban-lawsuit-white-county-20230124-nawr2cx2w5bfnn4q237q3c4anu-story.html
— COMMENT: Democrats ask “Can Black History Month survive Gov. Ron DeSantis’ ‘anti-woke’ politics?”
https://www.chicagotribune.com/columns/clarence-page/ct-column-ron-desantis-carter-woodson-marvin-dunn-black-history-month-page-20230124-rxza3vhtvrfapek3tnyxj33pky-story.html

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— COMMENT: Democrats say “Bringing in the big guns? NRA, lawyers who helped win U.S. Supreme Court case train sights on Illinois’ assault weapons ban. Although the National Rifle Association is not listed as a plaintiff, a spokesperson told the Sun-Times it joined the National Sports Shooting Foundation to bring forth the suit, similar to what it did in a New York case that went before the U.S. Supreme Court.”
https://chicago.suntimes.com/2023/1/24/23569921/guns-nra-lawyer-supreme-court-illinois-assault-weapons-ban-national-rifle-association-highland-park

DAILY HERALD
— FRONT PAGE TOP OF FOLD WITH BIG PICTURE: COMMENT: Democrats say “As several support DuPage sheriff, county chair says she’ll seek censure over weapons ban remarks.”
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20230124/as-several-support-dupage-sheriff-county-chair-says-shell-seek-censure-over-weapons-ban-remarks
(FROM THE ARTICLE: DuPage County Board member James Zay, a Carol Stream Republican, said he would vote against the censure. “I support our Sheriff Jim Mendrick and his right to speak out about the problems with this act,” Zay said, referring to the state’s new law on high-powered weapons. He questioned the level of scrutiny Mendrick has endured from federal, state and county lawmakers in recent days. “I’m concerned about the voracity we’re going after law enforcement officials and nothing about stronger penalties for those who commit crimes with a firearm,” Zay said.)
— COMMENT: Democrats say “DuPage County sheriff could face censure over refusal to enforce weapons ban.”
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20230124/dupage-county-sheriff-could-face-censure-over-refusal-to-enfore-weapons-ban
(FROM THE ARTICLE: DuPage County Board member James Zay, a Carol Stream Republican, said he supports Mendrick and would not support a censure. “I support our Sheriff Jim Mendrick and his right to speak out about the problems with this act,” Zay said, referring to the state’s new law banning high-powered guns and high-capacity magazines. He questioned the level of scrutiny Mendrick has endured from state and federal lawmakers. “I’m concerned about the voracity we’re going after law enforcement officials and nothing about stronger penalties for those who commit crimes with a firearm,” Zay said. County board members listened to nearly an hour of public comment from residents, many of who supported Mendrick. More than 200 residents also registered comments online before Tuesday’s meeting.)
— COMMENT: Democrats say “Rosemont’s Stephens adds GOP House leadership post.”
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20230124/rosemonts-stephens-adds-gop-house-leadership-post
— COMMENT: Democrats outlaw semiautomatic firearms on their way to outlawing all firearms.
https://www.dailyherald.com/discuss/20230125/letter-high-court-sees-exceptions-for-unusual-weapons

CRAIN’S CHICAGO BUSINESS
— COMMENT: Democrats say “Ohio doctor opening abortion clinic in Champaign.”
https://www.chicagobusiness.com/health-care/ohio-doctor-opening-abortion-clinic-champaign

STATELINE
— COMMENT: Democrats say “Illinois Democrats urging DuPage sheriff to enforce gun ban.”
https://www.mystateline.com/news/local-news/illinois-democrats-urging-sheriff-to-enforce-gun-ban/

ALTON TELEGRAPH
— COMMENT: Democrats say “Fourth challenge filed over Illinois weapons ban.”
https://www.thetelegraph.com/news/article/Fourth-challenge-filed-over-Illinois-weapons-ban-17738487.php

EFFINGHAM DAILY NEWS
— COMMENT: Democrats say “Bailey, Wilhour and Niemerg join latest lawsuit challenging state gun ban.”
https://www.effinghamdailynews.com/bailey-wilhour-and-niemerg-join-latest-lawsuit-challenging-state-gun-ban/article_b1c3df14-9c06-11ed-a7f5-9fd364338b5f.html

WJOL
— COMMENT: Democrats say “Democrats Call On DuPage Co. Sheriff To Reverse Stance On Assault Weapons Ban.”
https://www.wjol.com/democrats-call-on-dupage-co-sheriff-to-reverse-stance-on-assault-weapons-ban/

WSIL TV
— COMMENT: Democrats say “Former Illinois State Senator Daren Bailey Files Lawsuit on Illinois Protect Communities Act.”
https://www.wsiltv.com/townnews/law/former-illinois-state-senator-daren-bailey-files-lawsuit-on-illinois-protect-communities-act/article_bff598de-9be8-11ed-93ab-2b90e879d8dc.html

CITIES 92.9
— DuPage County residents debate whether sheriff should enforce Illinois’ gun ban – Andrew Hensel
https://www.cities929.com/2023/01/24/dupage-county-residents-debate-whether-sheriff-should-enforce-illinois-gun-ban/
— Lawsuits against Illinois’ gun ban stack up as Pritzker expects months of wrangling – Greg Bishop
https://www.cities929.com/2023/01/24/lawsuits-against-illinois-gun-ban-stack-up-as-pritzker-expects-months-of-wrangling/

NATALIA DAGENHART
— DuPage County Sheriff Mendrick supports the US Constitution. People support Sheriff Mendrick.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lX8W9jZvP7g

WIREPOINTS
— 2,200 motor thefts in 22 days. Chicago crime skyrockets in 2023. – Matt Rosenberg
https://wirepoints.org/2200-motor-thefts-in-22-days-chicago-crime-skyrockets-in-2023-wirepoints/
— 300,000 Illinoisans still without jobs, Illinois the nation’s 2nd-worst state for work – John Klingner
https://wirepoints.org/300000-illinoisans-still-without-jobs-illinois-the-nations-2nd-worst-state-for-work-wirepoints-quickpoint/
— Illinoisans are fleeing public schools. 218,000 kids have left the school system since 2010.
https://wirepoints.org/illinoisans-are-fleeing-public-schools-218000-kids-have-left-the-school-system-since-2010-wirepoints-on-am-560-chicagos-morning-answer/

COOK COUTY RECORD
— Heavy hitters tee up lawsuits in federal court to strike down IL gun ban law – Jonathan Bilyk
https://cookcountyrecord.com/stories/639035406-heavy-hitters-tee-up-lawsuits-in-federal-court-to-strike-down-il-gun-ban-law

CENTER SQUARE ILLINOIS
— Lawsuits against Illinois’ gun ban stack up as Pritzker expects months of wrangling – Greg Bishop
https://www.thecentersquare.com/illinois/lawsuits-against-illinois-gun-ban-stack-up-as-pritzker-expects-months-of-wrangling/article_56dc6930-9c2f-11ed-a0ad-dfc90f4778b2.html
— DuPage County residents debate whether sheriff should enforce Illinois’ gun ban – Andrew Hensel
https://www.thecentersquare.com/illinois/dupage-county-residents-debate-whether-sheriff-should-enforce-illinois-gun-ban/article_06e49f56-9c39-11ed-9de4-cb36013feb24.html
— How 2022 Gun Sales in Illinois Compare to the Rest of the Country – Samuel Stebbins
https://www.thecentersquare.com/illinois/how-2022-gun-sales-in-illinois-compare-to-the-rest-of-the-country/article_b08989bc-cd03-5d85-9d09-c5eb569f9ec5.html

MCHENRY COUNTY BLOG
— Grafton Township Republican Leader Calls on County Board Republicans to Follow Party Platform
https://mchenrycountyblog.com/2023/01/24/grafton-township-republican-leader-calls-on-county-board-republicans-to-follow-party-platform/

ILLINOIS REVIEW
— Demetra Demonte, Republican National Committeewoman, Has Much to Say About Midterm Republican Losses – Nancy Thorner
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2023/01/thorner-demetra-demonte-republican-national-committeewoman-has-much-to-say-about-midterm-republican-losses.html
— Democrat President Joe Biden Now Named a “Serial Classified Document Hoarder” – Randy Rossi
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2023/01/rossi-democrat-president-joe-biden-now-named-a-serial-classified-document-hoarder.html
— Seattle School District’s Lawsuit Highlights the Dangers of Social Media – T. Ferdnand
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2023/01/ifi-seattle-school-districts-lawsuit-highlights-the-dangers-of-social-media.html
— Chicago GOP Chair Disses the Unvaccinated, Says They Should Pay for Own COVID Hospitalization Costs, Considers Saving a Life “Wasteful” Spending
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2023/01/chicago-gop-chair-disses-the-unvaccinated-says-they-should-pay-for-own-covid-hospitalization-costs-considers-saving-a-life-wasteful-spending.html

CAPITOL FAX
— COMMENT: Democrats say “NRA files federal lawsuit over new gun ban law.”
https://capitolfax.com/2023/01/24/nra-files-federal-lawsuit-over-new-gun-ban-law/
— COMMENT: Democrats say “Afternoon roundup.”
https://capitolfax.com/2023/01/24/afternoon-roundup-19/
— COMMENT: Democrats say “More heat on DuPage County sheriff.”
https://capitolfax.com/2023/01/24/more-heat-on-dupage-county-sheriff/
— COMMENT: Democrats say “Morning briefing.”
https://capitolfax.com/2023/01/24/isabel%e2%80%99s-morning-briefing-5/

WASHINGTON TIMES
— States sue to stop new Biden border ‘parole’ policy set to bring in 30,000 more migrants per month – Stephen Dinan
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2023/jan/24/states-sue-stop-new-biden-border-parole-policy-set/

WASHINGTON EXAMINER
— Lawsuit challenging Illinois gun ban lists 1,000 plaintiffs, argues Democrats violated state constitution. – Barnini Chakraborty
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/restoring-america/faith-freedom-self-reliance/lawsuit-challenging-illinois-gun-ban-lists-1-000-plaintiffs-argues-democrats-violated-state-constitution
— Twenty states slap Biden administration with lawsuit over new immigrant parole program – Anna Giaritelli
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/justice/20-states-sue-biden-administration-immigrant-parole-program

BREITBART
— Des Plaines Councilwoman Slams Censor-Happy Residents Outraged over Anti-Grooming Event – ALANA MASTRANGELO
https://www.breitbart.com/tech/2023/01/24/illinois-councilwoman-slams-censor-happy-residents-outraged-over-anti-grooming-event/
(FROM THE ARTICLE: Des Plaines Councilwoman Alderman Carla Brookman slammed censor-happy leftists and hecklers during a recent city council meeting, proclaiming, “If you don’t allow discussion, that is a real problem in our society.” Woke residents of Des Plaines, Illinois, were outraged to discover that Awake Illinois, a conservative organization partnering with Moms for Liberty and Gays Against Groomers, was coming to speak at a city-owned theater, according to a report by PJ Media. The offended woke residents then called on the city to shut down the event, claiming it was being run by a “hate group.” “I looked at the online invitation and the lineup of speakers at this event, and it’s a very diverse guest panel, and they’re defending children and speaking of reforming education,” Councilwoman Brookman said during a January 17 city council meeting.)
— Architect of Critical Race Theory Rakes in $100K for Speeches, over $400k for Academic Positions – SPENCER LINDQUIST
https://www.breitbart.com/education/2023/01/24/architect-critical-race-theory-rakes-100k-speeches-400k-academic-positions/
— Biden’s Deputies Use ICE Agents to Raise Pay for Illegal Workers – NEIL MUNRO
https://www.breitbart.com/economy/2023/01/24/bidens-deputies-use-ice-agents-to-raise-pay-for-illegal-workers/
— NRA sues over Illinois ban on semiautomatic weapons – AP
https://www.breitbart.com/news/nra-sues-over-illinois-ban-on-semiautomatic-weapons/

DAILY WIRE
— Indiana Taxpayers Shelled Out $101,700 To 1619 Project Author For Two Days’ Work – Luke Rosiak
https://www.dailywire.com/news/indiana-taxpayers-shelled-out-101700-to-1619-project-author-for-two-days-work

EPOCH TIMES
— Biden Urges Passage of Assault Weapons Ban After California Mass Shootings – Jeff Louderback
https://www.theepochtimes.com/biden-urges-passage-of-assault-weapons-ban-after-california-mass-shootings_5008042.html

FEDERALIST
— Trump’s Strong Poll Numbers Don’t Matter If The Managerial Elite Keep Rigging The System – SAMUEL MANGOLD-LENETT
https://thefederalist.com/2023/01/24/trumps-strong-poll-numbers-dont-matter-if-the-managerial-elite-keep-rigging-the-system/

FOX NEWS
— NRA challenges Illinois semiautomatic gun ban in court: ‘Blatant violation’ of Second Amendment rights. NRA says it will not ‘stand by while activist politicians pass unconstitutional laws’ – Emma Colton
https://www.foxnews.com/us/nra-challenges-illinois-semiautomatic-gun-ban-court-blatant-violation-second-amendment-rights
— Newsom accused of ‘hypocrisy’ for calling Second Amendment a ‘suicide pact’ while surrounded by armed guards. California experienced two mass shootings within days of each other despite the state having some of the strictest gun laws in the nation. – Louis Casiano
https://www.foxnews.com/politics/newsom-accused-hypocrisy-calling-second-amendment-suicide-pact-surrounded-armed-guards

GOPUSA
— Former VP Mike Pence Discovered Classified Documents In Indiana Home
https://www.gopusa.com/former-vp-mike-pence-discovered-classified-documents-in-indiana-home/

HERITAGE FOUNDATION
— DeSantis Exposes Marxist Slant of African American History Course, Demands Rewrite – Lindsey M. Burke and Mike Gonzalez
https://www.heritage.org/education/commentary/desantis-exposes-marxist-slant-african-american-history-course-demands-rewrite

HOT AIR
— When illegal migrants started looting in NYC
https://hotair.com/jazz-shaw/2023/01/24/when-illegal-migrants-started-looting-in-nyc-n525973
— Democrat governor of Arizona to fly migrants out of state – KAREN TOWNSEND
https://hotair.com/karen-townsend/2023/01/24/democrat-governor-of-arizona-to-fly-migrants-out-of-state-n526068

LEGAL INSURRECTION
— A mania has taken over academia where every issue, including math, revolves around race and the patriarchy. This is in many ways a threat to the survival of the country. They’re going to turn us into Yugoslavia, competing ethnicities and competing groups who are at war with each other. – William A. Jacobson
https://legalinsurrection.com/2023/01/a-mania-has-taken-over-academia-where-every-issue-including-math-revolves-around-race-and-the-patriarchy/

NEWSMAX
— Democrats Push for New Assault Weapons Ban – Luca Cacciatore (COMMENT: Democrats want to abolish the Second Amendment and confiscate firearms. But failing that, Democrats want all firearms to be registered. But failing that, Democrats want to outlaw semiautomatic firearms. But failing that, Democrats want to severely limit who can own semiautomatic firearms. Democrats do not want those who have demographics that vote for Republicans to have firearms and especially those who are heterosexual, conservative, White, male, older, Christian, Protestant, Italian American, German American, and/or those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.)
https://www.newsmax.com/newsfront/second-amendment-gun-rights-assault/2023/01/24/id/1105758/
— CRT Pioneer Enjoys Success at Top Level of Academia – Theodore Bunker
https://www.newsmax.com/newsfront/kimberle-crenshaw-critical-race-theory/2023/01/24/id/1105736/

NRA-ILA
— NRA Challenges Illinois Gun Ban
https://www.nraila.org/articles/20230124/nra-challenges-illinois-gun-ban

PJ MEDIA
— New Biden Admin Program Will Hide Numbers of Illegal Immigrants Entering the Country – CATHERINE SALGADO
https://pjmedia.com/news-and-politics/catherinesalgado/2023/01/24/new-biden-admin-program-will-hide-numbers-of-illegal-immigrants-entering-the-country-n1664523

TOWNHALL
— The New House Majority Holds Promise of Strengthening Our Right to Self-Defense – Mike Lowney
https://townhall.com/columnists/mikelowney/2023/01/25/the-new-house-majority-holds-promise-of-strengthening-our-right-to-self-defense-n2618689
— New York City Mayor Eric Adams’ Border Epiphany Shows Why Sanctuary Laws Are a Disaster – Dale Wilcox
https://townhall.com/columnists/dalewilcox/2023/01/25/adams-border-epiphany-shows-why-sanctuary-laws-are-a-disaster-n2618693

THE HILL
— COMMEBT: Democrats say “NRA sues over Illinois ban on semiautomatic weapons.”
https://thehill.com/homenews/ap/ap-u-s-news/ap-nra-sues-over-illinois-ban-on-semiautomatic-weapons/

ROLL CALL
— COMMENT: Democrats say “GOP-led states challenge Biden’s new migration ‘parole’ program. Texas and other states compared the initiative, announced this month, to the creation of a new visa program.”
https://rollcall.com/2023/01/24/gop-led-states-challenge-bidens-new-migration-parole-program/

ABC NEWS
— COMMENT: Democrats say “NRA sues over Illinois ban on semiautomatic weapons.”
https://abcnews.go.com/US/wireStory/nra-sues-illinois-ban-semiautomatic-weapons-96651042

CBS NEWS
— COMMENT: Democrats say “NRA sues to get Illinois semiautomatic weapons ban tossed.”
https://www.cbsnews.com/news/nra-sues-to-get-illinois-semiautomatic-weapons-ban-tossed/

YAHOO & MSNBC
— COMMENT: Ever-increasingly, Democrats encourage Asian Americans to hate Republicans.
https://news.yahoo.com/shootings-bring-terror-asian-american-045834076.html
https://www.msnbc.com/alex-wagner-tonight/watch/shootings-bring-new-terror-to-asian-american-community-already-facing-racism-violence-161671237594

REUTERS
— COMMENT: Democrats ask “Are guns illegal in Canada?” and say “Key questions answered.” Democrats want to abolish the Second Amendment and confiscate firearms. But failing that, Democrats want all firearms to be registered. But failing that, Democrats want to outlaw semiautomatic firearms. But failing that, Democrats want to severely limit who can own semiautomatic firearms. Democrats do not want those who have demographics that vote for Republicans to have firearms and especially those who are heterosexual, conservative, White, male, older, Christian, Protestant, Italian American, German American, and/or those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.
https://www.reuters.com/world/americas/are-guns-illegal-canada-key-questions-answered-2022-05-31/
(FROM THE ARTICLE: Canada has much stricter gun laws than the United States, but Canadians are allowed to own firearms providing they have a license. Restricted or prohibited firearms, like handguns, must also be registered. Canadians must be over 18 and pass a firearms safety course to hold a license, which is renewed every five years.)
— COMMENT: Democrats say “Republican hardliners, George Santos shun White House welcome for new Congress.”
https://www.reuters.com/world/us/republican-hardliners-george-santos-shun-white-house-welcome-new-congress-2023-01-25/

NEW YORK TIMES
— COMMENT: Democrats say “Shootings revive push for an assault weapons ban.”
https://www.nytimes.com/2023/01/24/us/california-assault-weapon-ban.html
— COMMENT: Ever-increasingly, Democrats use shootings to diminish Second Amendment rights.
https://www.nytimes.com/2023/01/24/us/politics/biden-democrats-gop-gun-control.html

WASHINGTON POST
— COMMENT: Democrats say “NRA sues over Illinois ban on semiautomatic weapons.”
https://www.washingtonpost.com/national/nra-sues-over-illinois-ban-on-semiautomatic-weapons/2023/01/24/67564594-9c55-11ed-93e0-38551e88239c_story.html
— COMMENT: Ever-increasingly, Democrats blame Republicans for shootings.
https://www.washingtonpost.com/nation/2023/01/24/california-shootings-despite-gun-laws/

LOS ANGELES TIMES
— COMMENT: Democrats say “DeSantis calls Black history course indoctrination.”
https://www.latimes.com/world-nation/story/2023-01-24/floridas-rejection-of-black-history-course-stirs-debate

USA TODAY
— COMMENT: Ever-increasingly, Democrats make it clear that they are going to abolish the Second Amendment.
https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2023/01/25/monterey-park-half-moon-bay-shooters-used-semi-automatic-weapons/11106586002/
— Layoffs in a likely recession this year could be determined by software programs – Paul Davidson (COMMENT: The Democrats who ran GAO 1980-1997 used Republican-led budget cuts to get rid of their Republican employees starting with those who were conservative, White, male, older, non-veteran, childless, Protestant, German American, those whose ancestors had been in America for a long time, those whose spouse had a god-paying job, those who had good health, those who had retirement savings, and those who were eligible to take early retirement. I was all of the aforesaid.)
https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/2023/01/23/layoffs-2023-recession-software-programs/11086842002/

BROOKINGS INSTITUTE
— COMMENT: Democrats want to abolish the Second Amendment and confiscate firearms. But failing that, Democrats want all firearms to be registered. But failing that, Democrats want to outlaw semiautomatic firearms. But failing that, Democrats want to severely limit who can own semiautomatic firearms. Democrats do not want those who have demographics that vote for Republicans to have firearms and especially those who are heterosexual, conservative, White, male, older, Christian, Protestant, Italian American, German American, and/or those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.
https://www.brookings.edu/blog/how-we-rise/2023/01/23/voters-want-congress-to-address-gun-violence-and-mass-shootings/

AXIOS
— Half Moon Bay shooting was case of “workplace violence,” police say – Herb Scribner
https://www.axios.com/2023/01/24/half-moon-bay-shooting-workplace-violence
(FROM THE ARTICLE: The “only known connection between the victims and the suspect is that they may have been co-workers.”)

BHARAT EXPRESS NEWS
— COMMENT: Democrats say “In the race for Republican National Committee chairman, candidates clash over spending.”
https://www.thebharatexpressnews.com/in-the-race-for-republican-national-committee-chairman-candidates-clash-over-spending/

MERRIAM WEBSTER
— Come to someone’s defense (COMMENT: DuPage County residents like me who support the Second Amendment plank in the Republican Party platform are extremely disappointed that Mendrick has not received more support from the following: a) leaders of the Illinois Republican Party, b) leaders of the DuPage County Republican Central Committee, c) leaders of each of the nine DuPage County Republican township organizations, d) Republican state senators and representatives who represent DuPage County, e) Republican DuPage County elected officials, f) Republican DuPage County township officials, g) Republican DuPage County municipal leaders, h) DuPage County conservative leaders, i) Republican Precinct Committeemen, j) etc.)
https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/come%2Fjump%20to%20someone%27s%20defense

January 14 Morning Edition

ABC7

— Aurora Mayor Richard Irvin to announce run for governor Monday, sources say – Craig Wall
https://abc7chicago.com/richard-irvin-aurora-mayor-jb-pritzker-avery-bourne-illinois-governor-election/11465958/
— Evanston reparations: 16 recipients selected to receive $25,000 for housing – Will Jones (COMMENT: How much have you, your parents, your grandparents, your great grandparents, and the rest of your ancestors wounded Blacks?)
https://abc7chicago.com/evanston-reparations-program-illinois-il/11465347/

CBS2
— Evanston Awards Grants For Its African American Reparations Program
(COMMENT: How much have you, your parents, your grandparents, your great grandparents, and the rest of your ancestors wounded Blacks?)
https://chicago.cbslocal.com/video/6185663-evanston-awards-grants-for-its-african-american-reparations-program/

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— It’s time to end the disrespect toward high-profile Black women leaders. The mayor, the county clerk, a leader alderwoman, even the vice president, are all victims of our nation’s vitriolic political discourse. – Ald. Roderick T. Sawyer, Ald. Gregory Mitchell, Ald. David Moore, Ald. Derrick Curtis, Ald. Howard Brookins Jr., Ald. Michael Scott Jr., Ald. Walter Burnett Jr., Ald. Jason Ervin, and Ald. Chris Taliaferro
https://chicago.suntimes.com/2022/1/13/22882727/black-women-leaders-mayor-lightfoot-county-clerk-yarbrough-ald-michelle-harris-kamala-harris-op-ed
— Republican Steve Kim launches bid for Illinois attorney general, vowing to battle crime, corruption, Pritzker and Madigan. Launching his campaign on the first day candidates can start gathering signatures for nominating petitions; Steve Kim became the third Republican in as many days to announce a run for statewide office in the June primary. – Taylor Avery
https://chicago.suntimes.com/elections/2022/1/13/22883168/republican-steve-kim-illinois-attorney-general-kwame-raoul-pritzker-madigan-trump-2022-june

CRAIN’S CHICAGO BUSINESS
— ‘This will help us heal old wounds’ An Oak Park resident makes the case for reparations and calls for a plan to build Black wealth in the western suburb of Chicago. – DEBORAH L. SHELTON
(COMMENT: How much have you, your parents, your grandparents, your great grandparents, and the rest of your ancestors wounded Blacks?)
https://www.chicagobusiness.com/equity/oak-park-resident-makes-case-reparations

DAILY HERALD
— FRONT PAGE TOP OF FOLD: Suburban businesses, city of Aurora get grants to rebuild from looting in 2020 – Maria Gardner
https://www.dailyherald.com/business/20220113/suburban-businesses-city-of-aurora-get-grants-to-rebuild-from-looting-in-2020

EVANSTON ROUNDTABLE
— Robin Rue Simmons: ‘Today we take an important step in selecting the first reparations recipients’ (COMMENT: How much have you, your parents, your grandparents, your great grandparents, and the rest of your ancestors wounded Blacks?)
https://evanstonroundtable.com/2022/01/13/reparations-robin-rue-simmons-important-first-step-statement/
— ‘A part of history’ (COMMENT: How much have you, your parents, your grandparents, your great grandparents, and the rest of your ancestors wounded Blacks?)
https://evanstonroundtable.com/2022/01/13/reparations-part-of-history-michael-cr-nabors/

STAR TRIBUNE
— Henry Co. GOP holds pre-primary confab Saturday
https://www.starcourier.com/story/news/2022/01/14/henry-co-gop-holds-pre-primary-confab-saturday/9191855002/

NPR ILLINOIS
— Virginia’s first Black woman lieutenant governor says we need to move on from slavery – Ben Paviour
https://www.nprillinois.org/2022-01-13/virginias-first-black-woman-lieutenant-governor-says-we-need-to-move-on-from-slavery

NAPERVILLE NEW 17
— DuPage County Divided Over Drawing of County Election Precinct Maps
(COMMENT: Democrats, Libertarians, Greens, Independents, and RINOs redraw precincts to get rid of Republican Precinct Committeemen like me. For the second time now, Democrats, Libertarians, Greens, Independents, and RINOs have drawn me in to the same DuPage County Milton Precinct 9 in Wheaton with Jeanne Ives.)
https://www.nctv17.com/news/top-stories/dupage-county-divided-over-drawing-of-county-election-precinct-maps/
(FROM THE ARTICLE: DuPage County voters could find they are grouped into fewer, larger precincts come the next election. Why Now? A new piece of legislation signed into law in November 2021 and discussed Tuesday at the county finance committee meeting reduces the number of DuPage County election precincts from 930 to 607. The current draft of the redrawn maps leaves fewer committeemen to serve as the voice of the voters, thereby impacting whether a party may be elected. What’s At Issue? Board member Amy Chavez said some precinct committee members and township officials have reached out to her, asking for changes to the proposed election precinct maps. “I think there is a lot of concern over these new lines,” Chavez said. Board member Sam Tornatore said something has to give. “It’s essentially a political attempt to change boundaries within precincts,” Tornatore said. The new state legislation comes on the heels of the county board agreeing on a new DuPage County redistricting map in a bipartisan effort in October 2021. Deputy County Clerk Adam Johnson said he stands by the election precinct maps put together by county clerk’s office staff. “It’s unavoidable that there’s going to be some people who are not happy with the way the maps turn out,” Johnson said. “Certainly, we’re open to constructive criticism on how that process could have been better massaged.” Board member Jim Zay said he would not support the precinct maps as proposed given the lack of time allotted for input. “We have a job to do,” Zay said. “This is not putting us in the best position to do our job.” Johnson tried to address concerns about the county clerk’s office getting input on the precinct maps. “While there hasn’t been a lot of time for as many outside parties to review the maps, from the feedback I have received, I haven’t heard much in the way of actual substantive complaints of how the maps were drawn in terms of meeting the state legislature’s requirements,” Johnson said. Tornatore said he doesn’t want to place blame on the county clerk’s office, but he believes taxpayer money may have been wasted. “I don’t know that the election division contemplated this legislation coming from Springfield,” Tornatore said. “I know it’s been kind of on the back burner. … Perhaps we should have taken it into consideration before we ordered as many printers as we did. But I’m going to presume that we have a printer for every precinct that if we now have 300-plus fewer precincts, we either should get a rebate for the money we spent or we’re going to have a lot of printers being stored that aren’t being used.” The county board authorized the purchase of new voting equipment valued at roughly $7.2 million in October 2021. That contract as awarded includes funding to pay for printers, among other things. The county has been in the process of matching polling places with election precincts to determine which ones will be combined into a single location. Officials anticipate a reduction in the number of polling places, but they believe the amount of new printers purchased will remain appropriate for the layout of available voting locations. Moving Forward. County board members acknowledge they don’t have a lot of time to spare. The election precinct maps need to be adopted no later than Friday. A special county board meeting on this topic is scheduled for Friday at 8 a.m.)

JOHN KASS
— The Ken Griffin political hat-trick to change the broken politics of Illinois: Back Vallas, fund a challenger to Preckwinkle, and then take Pritzker out.
https://johnkassnews.com/the-ken-griffin-political-hat-trick-that-would-change-the-broken-politics-of-illinois-back-vallas-fund-a-challenger-to-preckwinkle-and-take-out-pritzker/

FOX NEWS
— Matt Walsh: The left thinks they own your kids, but parents are starting to wake up. Walsh said, ‘It’s about who owns your kids. And they think that they do. And how dare you step in the way’ – Hannah Grossman
https://www.foxnews.com/media/matt-walsh-left-thinks-own-kids-parents-starting-wake-up

NEW YORK TIMES
— Let’s Not Invent a Civil War – Ross Douthat
(COMMENT: Democrats have declared a Second Civil War on Republicans. Democrats see those who are the following as being their soldiers in their army to get rid of Republicans once and for all: minorities, females, younger people, LGBTQers, citizens of foreign countries, renters, Trump-haters, moderates, liberals, Libertarians, Greens, Independents, RINOs, those who have financial, health, and/or other problems, non-married people, non-Christians, non-Protestants, non-Italian Americans, non-German Americans, those whose ancestors have not been in America for a long time, criminals, boozers, gamblers, stoners, etc.)
https://www.nytimes.com/2022/01/12/opinion/civil-war-america.html

January 13 Evening Edition

ABC7
— Chicago Public Schools students planning walkout to protest return to school during COVID surge – Evelyn Holmes
https://abc7chicago.com/cps-chicago-public-schools-news-student-walkout-covid/11464882/
— RNC threatens to prohibit presidential candidates from participating in debates – JILL COLVIN and ZEKE MILER
(COMMENT: Demetra DeMonte was one of the 12 on the presidential debate committee who unanimously voted for this.)
https://abc7chicago.com/rnc-republican-national-committee-presidential-debates-republicans/11463779/

NBC5
Republican National Committee Threatens to Pull Nominees From Official Presidential Debates – Sevanny Campos
(COMMENT: Demetra DeMonte was one of the 12 on the presidential debate committee who unanimously voted for this.)
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/business/money-report/republican-national-committee-threatens-to-pull-nominees-from-presidential-debates/2727784/

WTTW
— Aurora Mayor Plans to Enter Republican Race for Governor on Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Sources Say – Paris Schutz
https://news.wttw.com/2022/01/13/aurora-mayor-plans-enter-republican-race-governor-martin-luther-king-jr-day-sources-say

CRAIN’S CHICAGO BUSINESS
— GOP candidate for Illinois AG hits law and order as his big theme. International trade lawyer Steve Kim is making his second race for the top law enforcement job as Republicans fill out their statewide slate. – GREG HINZ
https://www.chicagobusiness.com/greg-hinz-politics/steve-kim-illinois-attorney-general-touts-law-and-order

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— Steve Kim tries again as GOP attorney general candidate; US Rep. Bobby Rush endorses Karin Norington-Reaves as his successor – RICK PEARSON
https://www.chicagotribune.com/politics/ct-cook-county-board-peter-silvestri-republican-election-20220112-2zv5y7tl2bb6bfvkzwsjadaz2m-story.html
— As Republicans push crime as top election issue, House Speaker defends Democratic efforts at reform but hints at new anti-crime package – JEREMY GORNER
https://www.chicagotribune.com/politics/ct-illinois-crime-democratic-legislators-welch-20220112-nm5yubpvxfbtnf6t3tmpqyeuxq-story.html
— Steve Kim tries again as GOP attorney general candidate; US Rep. Bobby Rush endorses Karin Norington-Reaves as his successor – RICK PEARSON
https://www.chicagotribune.com/politics/ct-republican-attorney-general-candidate-steve-kim-20220113-wcetbimkxreihpev4nyr6tyb3a-story.html
— Illinois Capitol set for $224M renovation. ‘Our plan is that this building will last another 150 years.’ – JEREMY GORNER
https://www.chicagotribune.com/politics/ct-illinois-capitol-renovation-project-20220113-lgol5buiuvbjxmyyqlgq7xhfsu-story.html

DAILY HERALD
— As hospitals reel with omicron and staff shortages, state promises aid – Marni Pyke
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20220112/as-hospitals-reel-with-omicron-and-staff-shortages-state-promises-aid–
— Republican candidate Rob Cruz for 6th Congressional seat removed from school board after suing over mask mandate – Russell Lissau
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20220113/republican-candidate-for-6th-congressional-seat-removed-from-school-board-after-suing-over-mask-mandate
— Chairman says McHenry County will have to cancel its ICE contract – Emily K. Coleman and Ben Szalinski
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20220113/chairman-says-mchenry-county-will-have-to-cancel-its-ice-contract
— Rep. Morrison asking students to write cards to seniors on Valentine’s Day – Eric Peterson
https://www.dailyherald.com/entlife/20220113/rep-morrison-asking-students-to-write-cards-to-seniors-on-valentines-day?cid=search
— Gubernatorial hopeful Schimpf to address Schaumburg GOP Jan. 15
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20220113/gubernatorial-hopeful-schimpf-to-address-schaumburg-gop-jan-15

ILLINOIS POLICY INSTITUTE
— LIGHTFOOT ADMITS SPEED CAMERAS HURT LOW-INCOME CHICAGOANS MORE – Patrick Andriesen
https://www.illinoispolicy.org/lightfoot-admits-speed-cameras-hurt-low-income-chicagoans-more/

RNC
— RNC Releases Letter to Committee on Presidential Debates
(COMMENT: Demetra DeMonte was one of the 12 on the presidential debate committee who unanimously voted for this.)
https://prod-static.gop.com/media/documents/RNC_Response_Letter_to_CPD_01.13.22_1642086188.pdf

FOX NEWS
— RNC mulls requiring candidates to avoid debates hosted by Commission on Presidential Debates. RNC move could likely lead to massive shift in how presidential and vice presidential general election debates are conducted. – Paul Steinhauser, Mark Meredith , Patrick Ward
(COMMENT: Demetra DeMonte was one of the 12 on the presidential debate committee who unanimously voted for this.)
https://www.foxnews.com/politics/rnc-candidates-avoid-debates-hosted-by-commission-on-presidential-debates
— After-school ‘Satan club’ in Illinois district elicits ‘concern,’ superintendent response. Parents of kids at Jane Addams Elementary School in Moline, Illinois, expressed outrage after notices about a ‘Satan club’ were made available — here’s how the superintendent responded. – Michele Blood
https://www.foxnews.com/lifestyle/after-school-satan-club-illinois-concern-parents-superintendent

NEW AMERICAN
— Big Tech Thugs and Their Allies – Larry Elder
https://thenewamerican.com/big-tech-thugs-and-their-allies/

ACCRACY IN MEDIA
— Take action against China’s enablers. Hold Coke accountable with one click!
https://p2a.co/KqCr403

PJ MEDIA
— ‘Cryin and Lyin’ Adam Kinzinger Gets the Takedown He Deserves – EGAN FOX
https://pjmedia.com/news-and-politics/megan-fox/2022/01/13/cryin-and-lyin-adam-kinzinger-gets-the-takedown-he-deserves-n1549220

January 8 Evening Edition

ABC7

— 2022 IL General Assembly session shorter due to COVID-19 surge; BGA lists bills to watch – Ramona Meadors
https://abc7chicago.com/covid-19-2022-illinois-general-assembly-session-surge-covid-legislators/11437500/

NBC5
— CTU Details Proposal as Negotiations with CPS Continue; Classes Canceled Monday. CPS has pushed back against CTU, saying that they have spent millions of dollars on safety, and a full return to remote learning is unnecessary.
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/coronavirus/ctu-to-detail-proposal-as-negotiations-with-cps-continue-classes-canceled-monday/2724198/

WGN9
— Intel reports repeatedly failed to forecast Capitol riot – AP
https://wgntv.com/news/intel-reports-repeatedly-failed-to-forecast-capitol-riot/

FOX32
— CPS, Lightfoot respond to latest CTU proposals: ‘We will not relent’
https://www.fox32chicago.com/news/cps-lightfoot-respond-to-latest-ctu-proposals-we-will-not-relent
— Why can CTU get away with telling members not to report to classrooms? – Mike Flannery
https://www.fox32chicago.com/news/why-can-ctu-get-away-with-telling-members-not-to-report-to-classrooms

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— Chicago Public Schools would go remote Wednesday under new CTU proposal, but mayor rejects it: ‘We will not relent’ – TRACY SWARTZ, ALICE YIN, PAIGE FRY and JEREMY GORNER
https://www.chicagotribune.com/news/breaking/ct-chicago-public-schools-teachers-union-new-deal-proposal-20220108-vsbil4f5fvdqxcx6rnq3acxw4i-story.html
— COVID-19 school shutdowns across Chicago area pose steep hardships for families: ‘Parents are between a rock and a hard place’ – KAREN ANN CULLOTTA
https://www.chicagotribune.com/coronavirus/ct-covid-school-shutdowns-child-care-20220108-isu6tyvt4jdyvk43twfsexxw54-story.html
— Chicago Public Schools and Lightfoot should have seen school closures coming, not sought normalcy in abnormal times – REX HUPPKE
https://www.chicagotribune.com/columns/rex-huppke/ct-cps-chicago-schools-covid-closed-union-teachers-omicron-huppke-20220107-xrxj74m5vffyziqkbrrwrtoj3m-story.html
— Chicago courthouses and jails again buffeted as latest COVID wave sweeps city: ‘We will all get through these challenges’ – JASON MEISNER and MEGAN CREPEAU
https://www.chicagotribune.com/news/criminal-justice/ct-chicago-federal-court-operations-omicron-covid-surge-20220107-7jrdb5srtfhp5f3kgudkpchi3m-story.html
— Latest sign of hospitals’ COVID crisis: Patients kept waiting in ERs for beds – JOE MAHR and LISA SCHENCKER
https://www.chicagotribune.com/coronavirus/ct-covid-hospitals-boarding-emergency-rooms-20220107-7av65zhpp5gwriiqiiixxwfnhu-story.html
— Across the US, hospitalizations skyrocket in kids too young for COVID shots – AP
https://www.chicagotribune.com/coronavirus/ct-aud-nw-covid-hospitalizations-kids-20220107-6wowxuw7o5es3ase5gqchg7y7a-story.html
— Chicago-area children’s hospitals see dramatic spikes in kids admitted with COVID-19, amid latest surge – LISA SCHENCKER
https://www.chicagotribune.com/coronavirus/ct-coronavirus-children-hospitalized-covid-advocate-20220106-xij5tr7jv5ghnhch2sz4ske7aa-story.html

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— U.S. Rep. Sean Casten in isolation after testing positive for COVID-19. Casten, 50, said he’s fully vaccinated and received a booster dose. He described his symptoms as ‘mild.’ – Madeline Kenney
https://chicago.suntimes.com/coronavirus/2022/1/8/22873882/sean-casten-covid-illinois-congressman

FOX ILLINOIS
— Intel reports repeatedly failed to forecast Capitol riot – AP
https://foxillinois.com/news/nation-world/intel-reports-repeatedly-failed-to-forecast-capitol-riot

WSIL TV
— Chicago teachers back keeping kids remote until Jan. 18 – KATHLEEN FOODY
https://www.wsiltv.com/news/illinois/chicago-teachers-back-keeping-kids-remote-until-jan-18/article_747d9cdc-d1de-521f-ad46-c3c4c96d5cb6.html

SOUTHLAND JOURNAL
— James Marter for Congress (IL14) Releases Second Round of Endorsements
https://thesouthlandjournal.com/james-marter-for-congress-il14-releases-second-round-of-endorsements/

NEW YORK POST
— ‘The View’ struggles to find conservative co-host the others don’t hate – Dana Kennedy and Jon Levine
https://nypost.com/2022/01/08/the-view-struggling-to-find-a-real-conservative-co-host/

BREITBART
— By denouncing Trump, old guard Republicans get a rebrand – AFP
(COMMENT: Expect that ever-increasingly, “old guard Republicans” will not only denounce Trump, they will denounce conservatives, that is, they will denounce platform Republicans, that is, they will denounce Republicans, that is, they will denounce the Republican Party. I should write a book about hate-filled Trump-hating past and present leaders of the Illinois Republican Party, DuPage County Republican Central Committee, and Milton Township Republican Organization who have denounced me. I should write a book about hate-filled Trump-hating past and present Republican leaders of Illinois, DuPage County, Milton Township, Wheaton, Wheaton Park District, and Wheaton Chamber of Commerce who have denounced me. I should write a book about hate-filled Trump-hating past and present candidates on ballots in my precinct, their campaign managers, their major donors, their fundraisers, their pollsters, their campaign managers, their campaign staff members, and their campaign volunteers who have denounced me.)
https://www.breitbart.com/news/by-denouncing-trump-old-guard-republicans-get-a-rebrand/
— James Lindsay: Critical Race Theory Activists’ Goal Is to Dismantle U.S., Establish Total Dictatorship – ALANA MASTRANGELO
https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2022/01/08/exclusive-james-lindsay-critical-race-theory-activists-goal-is-to-dismantle-u-s-establish-total-dictatorship/

TOWNHALL
— RINO Liz Cheney’s January 6 Fox News Interview Did Not Go How She Wanted – Rebecca Downs
https://townhall.com/tipsheet/rebeccadowns/2022/01/07/rino-liz-cheney-goes-after-jim-banks-during-interview-with-bret-baier-gets-her-own-title-on-committee-wrong-n2601534

PJ MEDIA
— A Pandemic of The Uneducated: COVID “Logic” From the left – KEVIN DOWNEY JR.
https://pjmedia.com/news-and-politics/kevindowneyjr/2022/01/08/a-pandemic-of-the-uneducated-covid-logic-from-the-left-n1547985

THE HILL
— Far-right extremists shift online strategies – REBECCA KLAR
https://thehill.com/policy/technology/588804-far-right-extremists-shift-online-strategies

MSNBC
— COMMENT: Democrats, Libertarians, Greens, Independents, and RINOs despise conservatives, if not hate conservatives, and especially conservatives who are minority or White, female or male, younger or older, heterosexual or LGBTQ, Republican, patriotic, veteran or non-veteran, married or non-married, poor or non-poor, gun owner or non-gun owner, Christian or non-Christian, Protestant or non-Protestant, Italian American or non-Italian American, German American or non-German American, Trump supporters, law enforcement officers, and/or those whose ancestors have or have not been in America for a long time.
https://www.msnbc.com/podcast/why-crowd-storming-capitol-january-6th-last-year-included-black-n1287204

NEW YORK TIMES
— COMMENT: Ever-increasingly, hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-haters use the capitol riot to promote hatred against those who do not share their hatred against Trump. Last year, hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-haters stopped me from raising funds from DuPage Republicans so that DuPage Republicans could help sponsor Wheaton’s Independence Day parade and fireworks.
https://www.nytimes.com/2022/01/07/podcasts/america-decline-capitol-riot.html

WASHINGTON POST
— COMMENT: The more that you oppose anti-religious, anti-conservative, and/or anti-Republican policies, the more that Democrats, Libertarians, Greens, Independents, and RINOs call you a “far-right extremist.”
https://www.washingtonpost.com/national-security/2022/01/08/far-right-school-boards/

January 7 Evening Edition

ABC7

— Illinois COVID: IL reports 42,903 new cases, 101 deaths – Sarah Schulte
https://abc7chicago.com/illinois-covid-testing-near-me-test/11437885/
— 1 year after insurrection, concerns remain about homegrown anti-government groups – Alan Krashesky and Barb Markoff, Christine Tressel, Ross Weidner and Adriana
https://abc7chicago.com/us-capitol-captiol-riot-dc-riots-insurrection/11434967/

NBC5
— With Republicans Absent, Liz and Dick Cheney Join Democrats to Mark Jan. 6 Attack Anniversary – Christina Wilkie
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/business/money-report/with-republicans-absent-liz-and-dick-cheney-join-democrats-to-mark-jan-6-attack-anniversary/2723084/

WGN9
— Republicans have winnowed down their list of potential host cities for the 2024 Republican National Convention, picking Milwaukee, Nashville, Salt Lake City and Pittsburgh as the finalists. – Max Greenwood
https://wgntv.com/news/republicans-narrow-search-for-2024-convention-site-to-four-cities/

FOX32
— Illinois reports 201,428 new confirmed COVID-19 cases, 444 deaths in past week
https://www.fox32chicago.com/news/illinois-reports-201428-new-confirmed-covid-19-cases-444-deaths-in-past-week
— Chicago Teachers Union speaks after parents group sues over work stoppage – Kasey Chronis
https://www.fox32chicago.com/news/chicago-teachers-union-speaks-after-parents-group-sues-over-work-stoppage

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— Top Republicans mark Jan. 6 anniversary with silence, deflection – AP
https://www.chicagotribune.com/nation-world/ct-aud-nw-republicans-jan-6-reaction-20220107-5uf6lpxakvhqpbfi2vbod75spi-story.html
— Civil war over Trump? Not likely. Regarding American politics, most of this loose talk about an impending civil war is just that: talk. – Gene Lyons
(COMMENT: Democrats have declared a Second Civil War on Republicans. Democrats see those who are the following as being their soldiers in their army to get rid of Republicans once and for all: minorities, females, younger people, LGBTQers, citizens of foreign countries, renters, Trump-haters, moderates, liberals, Libertarians, Greens, Independents, RINOs, those who have financial, health, and/or other problems, non-married people, non-Christians, non-Protestants, non-Italian Americans, non-German Americans, those whose ancestors have not been in America for a long time, criminals, boozers, gamblers, stoners, etc.)
https://chicago.suntimes.com/columnists/2022/1/7/22871049/trump-civil-war-election-lies-presidents-america-column-gene-lyons
— 4th day of classes canceled at some Chicago schools Monday as standoff with teachers union appears headed into 2nd week. “Based on extremely limited staffing we are unable to open our school for instruction or activities on Monday, January 10. We are hopeful this impasse will be resolved in the near future,” one principal told families.
https://chicago.suntimes.com/education/2022/1/7/22872574/cps-ctu-public-schools-teachers-union-classes-cancel-monday-covid-testing-concerns-walkout

DAILY HERALD
— Naperville mayor concerned about pop-up COVID-19 testing sites in the city – Kevin Schmit
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20220107/naperville-mayor-concerned-about-pop-up-covid-19-testing-sites-in-the-city

WSPY
— DeKalb County Treasurer Seeking To Keep the Job
https://www.wspynews.com/news/local/dekalb-county-treasurer-seeking-to-keep-the-job/article_64db9e8a-6fbb-11ec-9f4f-af7c4f6a5e27.html

WSIL
— More than 7,000 people hospitalized with COVID-19 in Illinois as cases surge – Andrew Carrigan
https://www.wsiltv.com/coronavirus/more-than-7-000-people-hospitalized-with-covid-19-in-illinois-as-cases-surge/article_6da000a8-ae45-5fa1-a1e5-52652847e4f8.html

FOX ILLINOIS
— University, Ivy League release statements supporting trans swimmer following backlash – ZACHARY ROGERS
https://foxillinois.com/news/nation-world/university-ivy-league-release-statements-supporting-trans-swimmer-following-backlash-pennsylvania-upenn-penn-lia-thomas-transgender-swim-women-womens-team-ncaa-transphobia-discrimination

NPR ILLINOIS
— COMMENT: Hate-filled Republican-hating Trump-haters promote hatred against Republicans.
https://www.nprillinois.org/2022-01-07/the-immovable-republican-party-and-ink-blot-politics

CITY OF WHEATON
— Updated Draft of Roosevelt Road Corridor Plan Now Available
https://www.wheaton.il.us/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=679

CHICAGO CITY WIRE
— Choice of ‘discredited activist’ Hannah-Jones as MLK Day speaker sows dissention at Union League Club of Chicago
https://chicagocitywire.com/stories/617938977-choice-of-discredited-activist-hannah-jones-as-mlk-day-speaker-sows-dissention-at-union-league-club-of-chicago

MCHENRY COUNTY BLOG
— Tax Fighter Jim Tobin, R.I.P.
https://mchenrycountyblog.com/2022/01/07/tax-fighter-jim-tobin-r-i-p/
— Vaccine Mandate Case Rabine Filed in Supreme Court Today
https://mchenrycountyblog.com/2022/01/07/vaccine-mandate-case-rabine-filed-in-supreme-court-today/

ILLINOIS FAMILY ACTION
— Christian Conservatives Candidates Wanted, Needed – David E. Smith
https://illinoisfamilyaction.org/2022/01/christian-conservatives-candidates-wanted-needed/

ILLINOIS REVIEW
— ILLINOIS 2022 GOP CONGRESSIONAL PRIMARY RACES TO WATCH
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2022/01/illinois-2022-gop-congressional-primary-races-to-watch-.html
— ILLINOIS ATTRACTS NATIONAL ATTENTION WITH RADICAL PRO-ABORTION REPEAL
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2022/01/illinois-attracts-national-attention-with-radical-pro-abortion-repeal-.html
— DO EMPLOYERS HAVE THE RIGHT TO QUESTION SINCERELY HELD BELIEFS?
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2022/01/do-employers-have-the-right-to-question-sincerely-held-beliefs.html
— State accumulating interest on unemployment insurance debt at about $2 million a week
https://capitolfax.com/2022/01/07/state-accumulating-interest-on-unemployment-insurance-debt-at-about-2-million-a-week/
— JUSTICES GRILL BIDEN ATTORNEYS OVER CONSTITUTIONALITY OF VACCINE MANDATES
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2022/01/justices-grill-biden-attorneys-over-constitutionality-of-vaccine-mandates.html

CAPITOL FAX
— COVID-19 roundup
https://capitolfax.com/2022/01/07/covid-19-roundup-134/

FOX NEWS
— Google, Twitter employees flood Democrats with donations as companies are accused of censoring conservatives. Tech employees have showered Democrats with cash for the 2022 elections. – Joe Schoffstall
https://www.foxnews.com/politics/google-twitter-employees-donations-democrats

GOPUSA
— Cheneys Join Democrats For January 6 Inquisition; Liz Appears On Fox News
https://www.gopusa.com/cheneys-join-democrats-for-january-6-inquisition-liz-appears-on-fox-news/

BREITBART
— ‘Woke’ New Yorkers Told to ‘Leave Florida’ in Notices: ‘You Will Be Happier Elsewhere’ – AMY FURR
(COMMENT: Constructively, ever-increasingly, Democrats, Libertarians, Greens, Independents, and RINOs tell religious people, conservatives, and Republicans in Illinois, DuPage County, Milton Township, and Wheaton to leave.)
https://www.breitbart.com/local/2022/01/06/woke-new-yorkers-told-leave-florida-notices-you-will-happier-elsewhere/
— Biden Frees Record Number of Illegal Aliens into U.S. via ‘Catch and Release’ – JOHN BINDER
https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2022/01/07/biden-frees-record-number-of-illegal-aliens-into-u-s-via-catch-and-release/
— Liz Cheney Claims She is ‘Ranking Member’ of January 6 Committee – JOEL B. POLLAK
https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2022/01/07/liz-cheney-claims-she-is-ranking-member-of-january-6-committee/

FEDERALIST
— For Assisting The Jan. 6 Witch Hunt, Cheney And Kinzinger Should Be Booted Out Of The GOP – JONATHAN S. TOBIN
https://thefederalist.com/2022/01/07/cheney-kinzingers-participation-in-j6-witch-hunt-warrants-booting-them-out-of-gop/

TOWNHALL
— RINO Liz Cheney’s January 6 Fox News Interview Did Not Go How She Wanted – Rebecca Downs|Pos
https://townhall.com/tipsheet/rebeccadowns/2022/01/07/rino-liz-cheney-goes-after-jim-banks-during-interview-with-bret-baier-gets-her-own-title-on-committee-wrong-n2601534

PJ MEDIA
— 5 Ways Joe Biden Made the COVID Pandemic Worse – MATT MARGOLIS
https://pjmedia.com/news-and-politics/matt-margolis/2022/01/07/5-ways-joe-biden-made-the-covid-pandemic-worse-n1547697
— Berkeley Professor of ‘Islamophobia’ Claims ‘the Muslim Is Presumed Guilty’ on U.S. Campuses – ROBERT SPENCER
https://pjmedia.com/culture/robert-spencer/2022/01/07/berkeley-professor-of-islamophobia-claims-the-muslim-is-presumed-guilty-on-u-s-campuses-n1547720

LEGAL INSURRECTION
— One Year After Jan. 6, Elites Remind Us Their Lives Are More Valuable Than Yours – JENNA STOCKER
https://thefederalist.com/2022/01/07/one-year-after-jan-6-elites-remind-us-their-lives-are-more-valuable-than-yours/
— Emory Law Journal Abandons Scholarship in Favor of Wokeism. “withdrawing its publication offer, finding Professor Alexander’s writing to be “hurtful and unnecessarily divisive” – Mike LaChance
https://legalinsurrection.com/2022/01/emory-law-journal-abandons-scholarship-in-favor-of-wokeism/

THE HILL
— Illinois schools no longer able to ban hairstyles associated with race or ethnicity. “For us, it is bigger than just hair,” Ida Nelson, whose son, Jett Hawkins, was forced by his private preschool to take out his braids last year, said in August. – Brooke Migdon
https://thehill.com/changing-america/respect/diversity-inclusion/588751-illinois-schools-no-longer-able-to-ban

MSNBC
— Kinzinger: Select Committee ‘wants to gather all the facts’ before saying Pres. Trump is criminally responsible for Jan 6th
https://www.msnbc.com/hallie-jackson/watch/congressman-adam-kinzinger-select-committee-wants-to-gather-all-the-facts-before-saying-pres-trump-is-criminally-responsible-for-jan-6th-130387525766

CBS NEWS
— Biden denounces Trump’s “web of lies” while Congress marks one year since January 6 attack – CAROLINE LINTON, KATHRYN WATSON, MELISSA QUINN
https://www.cbsnews.com/live-updates/january-6-aniversary-biden-democracy-capitol-riot/

YAHOO NEWS
— Kinzinger says Republicans have a ‘truth crisis’ and ‘got their head in the sand because they want to win reelection’ – Oma Seddiq
https://news.yahoo.com/gop-rep-adam-kinzinger-says-221704650.html

WALL STREET JOURNAL
— For Winsome Sears, Education Is the Key to Black Success. America hasn’t always been perfect, says Virginia’s lieutenant governor-elect, but it isn’t 1963 anymore. – Tunku Varadarajan
(COMMENT: To qualify myself for better paying jobs, I earned a) a job-related bachelor’s degree when I was 21 in 1970 and job-related master’s degrees when I was 27, 31, and 48, b) job-related professional certifications when I was 30, 32, 41, 45, 47, and 48, and c) a job-related professional license when I was 32.)
https://www.wsj.com/articles/winsome-sears-education-key-black-success-virginia-governor-charter-school-choice-crt-critical-race-theory-11641574129

NEWSWEEK
— Kinzinger Warns Self-Governance ‘Can’t Survive’ if Trump Lies Persist – JASON LEMON
https://www.newsweek.com/republican-adam-kinzinger-warns-self-governance-cant-survive-if-trump-lies-persist-1666976

DAILY MAIL
— Striking Chicago Teachers Union stooges and their Socialist-hypocrite boss Jesse Sharkey are committing systemic racism against the minority children of Chicago’s public schools – KIRA DAVIS
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-10380383/Striking-Chicago-Teachers-Union-stooges-committing-systemic-racism-KIRA-DAVIS.html

January 4 Evening Edition

FOX32
— Record number of COVID-19 patients fill Illinois hospital beds: ‘More challenging by the day’
https://www.fox32chicago.com/news/record-number-of-covid-19-patients-fill-illinois-hospital-beds-more-challenging-by-the-day

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— Benedictine monks cut ties with Benet Academy months after school hired coach in same-sex marriage. The chancellor of Benet Academy said in September he was “deeply troubled” by the school’s decision to hire a girls lacrosse coach in a same-sex marriage. – Madeline Kenney
https://chicago.suntimes.com/education/2022/1/4/22867440/benedictine-monks-cut-ties-benet-academy-hiring-coach-same-sex-marriage-amanda-kammes

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— US Rep. Bobby Rush ending 30-year congressional run for ‘higher calling’ in the pulpit, as scramble of potential successors begins – RICK PEARSON
https://www.chicagotribune.com/politics/ct-bobby-rush-retiring-congress-20220104-c2n4xjudkvcw3or6b7dpc42eze-story.html
— COVID testing is critical to keeping Chicago schools open. On that front, CPS has failed badly. – EDITORIAL
https://www.chicagotribune.com/opinion/editorials/ct-editorial-cps-ctu-covid-testing-debacle-20220104-ah242gmknnhvpg3liw3ky5jqve-story.html
— Use the anniversary of the U.S. Capitol rioting to boost democracy, not Democrats – JONATHAN BERNSTEIN
https://www.chicagotribune.com/opinion/commentary/ct-opinion-capitol-riots-democracy-20220104-l6tgjtzcpbbbfbwvrsl7bbroz4-story.html
— COMMENT: Pot pushers push pot. To pot on an individual, municipality, township, county, state, or country is to destroy that individual, municipality, township, county, state, or country.
https://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/naperville-sun/ct-nvs-naperville-marijuana-sales-comparison-st-0105-20220104-bkjqyukybfak7lfabjopyhig7a-story.html
— COVID-19 testing available at several Naperville locations – RAFAEL GUERRERO
https://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/naperville-sun/ct-nvs-naperville-covid-testing-st-0105-20220104-tp7fwbyvxvf7npredc446jplqq-story.html
— After violent 2021, Mayor Lori Lightfoot and police leaders look to hit the reset button – again – GREGORY PRATT and ANNIE SWEENEY
https://www.chicagotribune.com/politics/ct-lightfoot-brown-violence-2022-20220105-euep2o4luffidpwzzj7tafghpy-story.html

SPRINGFIELD STATE JOURNAL REGISTER
— Republican former prosecutor Milhiser announces he will run for Illinois secretary of state – Andrew Adams
https://www.sj-r.com/story/news/politics/elections/2022/01/04/john-milhiser-illinois-secretary-state-2022-election-race-trump-officials/9091813002/

OUR QUAD CITIES
— The mud is already flying in bitter battle to be Republican candidate in the Illinois 15th Congressional District – Jonathan Turner
https://www.ourquadcities.com/news/local-news/the-mud-is-already-flying-in-bitter-battle-to-be-republican-candidate-in-the-illinois-15th-congressional-district/

WSIL TV
— More children are hospitalized with Covid-19 than ever before as doctors face rising cases – CNN
https://www.wsiltv.com/coronavirus/more-children-are-hospitalized-with-covid-19-than-ever-before-as-doctors-face-rising-cases/article_ce9b77ae-0e5e-5ab8-9b6f-ebd5870d5ade.html

WREX
— The world’s 500 richest people became $1 trillion richer last year – CNN
https://www.wrex.com/the-worlds-500-richest-people-became-1-trillion-richer-last-year/article_f74963cb-e3ec-5da6-92fa-19c744aec7da.html

WASHINGTON TIMES
— Trump cancels Jan. 6 press conference – Victor Morton
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2022/jan/4/donald-trump-cancels-jan-6-press-conference/
— Pelosi accused of hiding info on her role in security breakdown on Jan. 6 – Kerry Picket
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2022/jan/4/nancy-pelosi-accused-hiding-information-her-role-s/

WASHINGTON EXAMINER
— Why did Facebook say a children’s book on Ronald Reagan is ‘disruptive’? – Quin Hillyer
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/opinion/why-did-facebook-say-a-childrens-book-on-ronald-reagan-is-disruptive
— It’s ‘law and order’ vs. ‘woke’ and Black Lives Matter in bitter campaign for Orange County district attorney – TORI RICHARDS
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/restoring-america/fairness-justice/its-law-and-order-vs-woke-and-black-lives-matter-in-bitter-campaign-for-orange-county-district-attorney
— Republicans say Capitol Police in ‘worse position’ than on Jan. 6, alleging Pelosi failure and secrecy – Emily Brooks
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/republicans-nancy-pelosi-house-failure-january-6-anniversary-failure

FOX NEWS
— New York’s racialized coronavirus priorities are illegal and warrant DOJ investigation, critics say. The New York state health department says no one is being turned away from treatment based on race. – Sam Dorman
https://www.foxnews.com/politics/new-york-coronavirus-priorities-illegal-investigation-critics

GOPUSA
— $29,000 For An Average Used Car During Biden Era
https://www.gopusa.com/29000-for-an-average-used-car-during-biden-era/

AMERICAN THINKER
— One more awkward hypocrisy emerges about incident where a police-defunding and ‘bail reform’ advocate Illinois state senator was carjacked – Thomas Lifson
https://www.americanthinker.com/blog/2022/01/one_more_awkward_hypocrisy_emerges_about_incident_where_a_policedefunding_and_bail_reform_advocate_illinois_state_senator_was_carjacked.html

ACCURACY IN MEDIA
— Media unite in push warning of Republican-led government collapse – Tim Worstall
https://www.aim.org/aim-column/media-unite-in-push-warning-of-republican-led-government-collapse/

BLAZE
— Gov. DeSantis: ‘Lockdown politicians’ have been escaping to freedom in Florida throughout pandemic – CHRIS ENLOE
https://www.theblaze.com/news/gov-desantis-lockdown-politicians-have-been-escaping-to-freedom-in-florida-throughout-pandemic

CBN NEWS
— ‘Another Glaring Example of Cancel Culture’: Facebook Blocks Conservative Children’s Book Publisher
https://www1.cbn.com/cbnnews/entertainment/2022/january/another-glaring-example-of-cancel-culture-facebook-blocks-conservative-childrens-book-publisher

DAILY CALLER
— The Biden Administration’s Continued Obsession Over ‘Extremism’ In The Military – BOB BARR
https://dailycaller.com/2022/01/04/barr-biden-administrations-obsession-extremism-military/

FEDERALIST
— Why Tradition-Loving Conservatives Are Waging War On Institutions
https://thefederalist.com/2022/01/04/why-tradition-loving-conservatives-are-waging-war-on-institutions/

HANNITY
— MORE MIDNIGHT FLIGHTS? Biden Still Flying Illegal Immigrants All Over the Country, Now in PA
https://hannity.com/media-room/more-midnight-flights-biden-still-flying-illegal-immigrants-all-over-the-country-now-in-pa/

NATIONAL REVIEW
— Devin Nunes Betrays Conservatives – DAN MCLAUGHLIN
https://www.nationalreview.com/corner/devin-nunes-betrays-conservatives/

LEGAL INSURRECTION
— University of Memphis Offers Professors Financial Incentives to Embed Social Justice in Curricula – Mike LaChance
https://legalinsurrection.com/2022/01/university-of-memphis-offers-professors-financial-incentives-to-embed-social-justice-in-curricula/

EPOCH TIMES
— Facebook Reverses Course After Backlash for Permanently Locking Account of Conservative Children’s Book Publisher – Zachary Stieber
https://www.theepochtimes.com/facebook-reverses-course-after-backlash-for-permanently-locking-account-of-conservative-childrens-book-publisher_4192255.html
— Men Are Different From Women, Women From Men – Philip Carl Salzman
https://www.theepochtimes.com/men-are-different-from-women-women-from-men_4188141.html

NEW YORK TIMES
— Only 17% of workers say their pay has kept pace with inflation. – Ben Casselman
https://www.nytimes.com/2022/01/04/business/economy/worker-pay-inflation.html
— More workers quit than ever as U.S. job openings remain near a record. – Ben Casselman
https://www.nytimes.com/2022/01/04/business/economy/job-openings-coronavirus.html

WALL STREET JOURNAL
— U.S. Covid-19 Infections Top One Million After Holiday Backlog. States report backlogs of cases after pausing for the New Year holiday – Anthony DeBarros and Rhiannon Hoyle
https://www.wsj.com/articles/covid-19-infections-accelerate-across-asia-11641283016

NEWSWEEK
— Marjorie Taylor Greene Urges Republicans to ‘Leave Twitter NOW!’ After Her Suspension – ALEXANDRA HUTZLER
https://www.newsweek.com/marjorie-taylor-greene-urges-republicans-leave-twitter-now-after-her-suspension-1665490
— Republican House Memo Warns Capitol Is Not Safe Ahead of January 6 Anniversary – KHALEDA RAHMAN
https://www.newsweek.com/republican-house-memo-warns-capitol-not-safe-ahead-january-6-anniversary-1665288

WESTERN JOURNAL
— Biden’s Midnight Flights of Illegal Immigrants Now Landing in New Territory – Cameron Arcand
https://www.westernjournal.com/bidens-midnight-flights-illegal-immigrants-now-landing-new-territory-reports/
— House Republicans Turn the Jan. 6 Tables on Nancy Pelosi with a Major Accusation – Joe Saunders
https://www.westernjournal.com/house-republicans-turn-jan-6-tables-nancy-pelosi-major-accusation/

GOPUSA ILLINOIS
— What top priorities do your critics/opponents have? – Dave Diersen
http://www.gopillinois.com

All my critics/opponents have the following top priorities:


— Stop me from sending out GOPUSA ILLINOIS newsletters, but failing that, stop everyone from reading those newsletters
— Destroy those individuals, organizations, companies, and governments that they cannot manipulate/dominate, that refuse to glorify and praise them, that refuse to pander to them, that refuse to serve as one of their operatives or dupes, that refuse to cover up their wrong doing, and/or that refuse to give them money
— Destroy those individuals, organizations, companies, and governments that support planks in the Republican Party platform that they reject including the traditional marriage/family, right to life, immigration, illegal drugs, Second Amendment and/or equal opportunity (no race of gender based preference giving) planks

I should write a book about my critics/opponents and the success that they have had destroying the Illinois Republican Party, DuPage County Republican Central Committee, Milton Township Republican Organization, Illinois, DuPage County, Milton Township, Wheaton, Wheaton Park District, Wheaton Chamber of Commerce, TAPROOT Republicans of Illinois, Illinois Center Right Coalition, American Association of Political Consultants Midwest Chapter, me, etc.

I would focus on my critics/opponents who have lots of religious, government, political, and/or financial clout in Illinois, DuPage County, Milton Township, and Wheaton

I would focus on those who succeeded last year in stopping me from raising funds from Republicans so that Republicans could help sponsor Wheaton’s Independence Day parade and fireworks.

I would focus on the biggest hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-haters in Illinois, DuPage County, Milton Township, and Wheaton.

January 3 Evening Edition

ABC7

— Illinois COVID: IL reports 20,866 new cases, 30 deaths – Craig Wall
https://abc7chicago.com/illinois-covid-testing-cases-governor-jb-pritzker/11420738/

CBS2
— After They Piled Up At FedEx Dropboxes, Many CPS Students’ COVID-19 Tests Rendered ‘Invalid’ – Megan Hickey
https://chicago.cbslocal.com/2022/01/03/chicago-public-schools-students-covid-19-tests-invalid/

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— Rising student, teacher COVID-19 cases during winter break leave some suburban educators scrambling to reopen schools safely – KAREN ANN CULLOTTA
https://www.chicagotribune.com/coronavirus/ct-covid-school-closures-remote-learning-20220104-4mhlvwqytbdpdjuhxn7yvynl7q-story.html
— Trump, Ivanka, Don Jr subpoenaed by NY attorney general – AP
https://www.chicagotribune.com/nation-world/ct-aud-nw-trump-family-subpoenae-20220103-rihnp7vmm5ajrac2roxkthvzky-story.html
— COMMENT: Buffalo Grove promotes LGBTQ.
https://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/buffalo-grove/ct-bgc-flags-rotary-green-tl-1230-20220103-ax74iyj5inghdmcuataiu3rsfy-story.html
— US Rep. Bobby Rush won’t seek another term, sources say – RICK PEARSON
https://www.chicagotribune.com/politics/ct-bobby-rush-stepping-down-from-congress-20220104-xxwyjrvh3zbsvg6fdpad4x6hoe-story.html

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— Record number of COVID-19 patients in Illinois hospital beds, straining health care system. Advocate Aurora Health was already experiencing staffing shortages before this latest surge of COVID-19 patients “and that has accelerated due to fatigue, stress, and also as team members become ill or exposed to COVID.” – Manny Ramos
https://chicago.suntimes.com/coronavirus/2022/1/3/22865273/advocate-aurora-health-covid-hospitalizations-staffing-shortages-coronavirus
— Rep. Bobby Rush to retire after 15 terms. Rush, first elected to Congress in 1992, said in an interview he intends to stay active in his ministry and find ways to use his remarkable life story — a trajectory from a 1960s radical to House member — to inspire younger generations. – Lynn Sweet
(COMMENT: GAO works for Congress. In 1997, my Democrat GAO superiors acted like Rush had directed them to force me to take early retirement so that they could give my job and my preferred office to one of his constituents.)
https://chicago.suntimes.com/metro-state/2022/1/3/22865665/bobby-rush-retire
— COMMENT: Ever-increasingly, hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-haters promote hatred against those who do not hate Trump.
https://chicago.suntimes.com/2022/1/3/22865507/political-polarization-partisanship-democracy-america-robert-talisse-the-conversation-op-ed
— COMMENT: Ever-increasingly, those who vote for Democrats are anti-law enforcement, anti-Trump, anti-conservative, anti-patriotic, anti-Republican, anti-American, anti-White, anti-male, anti-older people, anti-heterosexual, anti-traditional marriage/family, anti-non-poor people, anti-gun owners, anti-Christian, anti-Protestant, anti-Italian American, anti-German American, and/or anti-those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.
https://chicago.suntimes.com/columnists/2022/1/3/22865702/voting-rights-congress-jan-6-trump-column-jesse-jackson

DAILY HERALD
— Court upholds state legislative redistricting plan – PETER HANCOCK
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20220103/court-upholds-state-legislative-redistricting-plan

CRAIN’S CHICAGO BUSINESS
— U.S. Rep. Bobby Rush to retire after this term. A formal announcement will come tomorrow from the only person to have ever beaten Barack Obama in an election. – GREG HINZ
https://www.chicagobusiness.com/greg-hinz-politics/us-rep-bobby-rush-retire-after-term

SUBURBAN CHICAGOLAND
— Bail Set for two Chicago men accused of hijacking car at gunpoint in West Chicago
https://suburbanchicagoland.com/2022/01/03/bail-set-for-two-chicago-men-accused-of-hijacking-car-at-gunpoint-in-west-chicago/

FOX ILLINOIS
— Public university offering professors money to infuse ‘social justice’ into lessons – ZACHARY ROGERS
https://foxillinois.com/news/nation-world/public-university-offering-professors-money-to-infuse-social-justice-into-lessons-diversity-equity-inclusion-memphis-tennessee-stipend-tim-burchett-woke-curriculum
— Poll shows 75% of Americans don’t trust social media companies’ decisions – ALEC SCHEMMEL
https://foxillinois.com/news/nation-world/poll-shows-75-of-americans-dont-trust-social-media-companies-decisions

NAPERVILLE PATCH
— Record Number Of Coronavirus Patients Hospitalized At Edward. More patients are currently in treatment for coronavirus at Edward Hospital than ever before, data indicated Monday. – Lisa Marie Farver,
https://patch.com/illinois/naperville/record-number-coronavirus-patients-hospitalized-edward

MCHENRY COUNTY BLOG
— Why People Run for Office
https://mchenrycountyblog.com/2022/01/03/why-people-run-for-office/
— Compensation of McHenry County Employees for 2020-21: Bi-Bu
https://mchenrycountyblog.com/2022/01/03/compensation-of-mchenry-county-employees-for-2020-21-bi/
— Donna Kurtz Seeks Republican Nod for County Treasurer
https://mchenrycountyblog.com/2022/01/03/donna-kurtz-runs-for-mchenry-county-board-copy/
— UPDATEDx4 IL-15: Congresswoman Mary Miller Receives Donald Trump Endorsement for Reelection
https://mchenrycountyblog.com/2022/01/02/miller010122/

ILLINOIS POLICY INSTITUTE
— ILLINOIS LAWMAKERS PLAN TO SPEND LITTLE TIME IN SPRINGFIELD – Dylan Sharkey
https://www.illinoispolicy.org/illinois-lawmakers-plan-to-spend-little-time-in-springfield/

ILLINOIS REVIEW
— WILL COVID POSITIVE PATRONS WITH VACCINATION PROOF BE WELCOMED IN CHICAGO EATERIES?
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2022/01/will-covid-positive-patrons-with-vaccination-proof-be-welcomed-in-chicago-eateries-.html
— SATURDAY’S ANNUAL MARCH FOR LIFE CHICAGO ADJUSTS TO VACCINE MANDATE RULES AT LAST MINUTE
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2022/01/saturdays-annual-march-for-life-chicago-adjusts-to-vaccine-mandate-rules-at-last-minute.html

CAPITOL FAX
— Dems unveil new judicial subcircuit maps
https://capitolfax.com/2022/01/03/dems-unveil-new-judicial-subcircuit-maps/

WASHINGTON TIMES
— Trump, Ivanka, Don Jr. subpoenaed by NY attorney general – AP
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2022/jan/3/trump-ivanka-don-jr-subpoenaed-by-ny-attorney-gene/
— Head of conservative activist group Judicial Watch says Chinese-owned TikTok permanently banned him – Ryan Lovelace
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2022/jan/3/tom-fitton-head-judicial-watch-says-chinese-owned-/
— ‘Wicked’ critical race theory. While ‘Wizard of Oz’ prequel revised children’s fantasy, CRT revises facts and history. – Kendall Qualls
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2022/jan/3/wicked-critical-race-theory/

NEW YORK POST
— AOC caught maskless again in Miami drag bar as Omicron cases skyrocket – Yaron Steinbuch
https://nypost.com/2022/01/03/alexandria-ocasio-cortez-caught-maskless-again-in-miami-drag-bar/

FOX NEWS
— NOVEMBER 9, 2020 FLASHBACK: Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and others have encouraged the creation of an apparent blacklist of people who helped President Trump during his time in office. – Sam Dorman
(COMMENT: What unites your critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes against you? Their hatred of Trump and my refusal to blacklist Trump unites my critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes against me. Last year, they stopped me from raising funds from DuPage Republicans so that DuPage Republicans could help sponsor Wheaton’s Independence Day parade and fireworks.)
https://www.foxnews.com/politics/aoc-blacklist-trump-supporters
— House Republicans say Capitol is no safer a year after Jan. 6 attacks, slam Democrats for ‘partisan’ probe – Brooke Singman
https://www.foxnews.com/politics/house-republicans-say-capitol-is-no-safer-a-year-after-jan-6-attacks-slam-democrats-for-partisan-probe

GOPUSA
— A Year Of Living Dangerously In American Cities
https://www.gopusa.com/a-year-of-living-dangerously-in-american-cities/
— 2021 Ends As Chicago’s Deadliest Year In A Quarter Century
https://www.gopusa.com/2021-ends-as-chicagos-deadliest-year-in-a-quarter-century/

BREITBART
— 31 Shot During New Year’s Weekend in Mayor Lori Lightfoot’s Chicago – AWR HAWKINS
https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2022/01/03/31-shot-during-new-years-weekend-in-mayor-lori-lightfoots-chicago/

DAILY CALLER
— Facebook Bans Conservative Kid’s Book Publisher Heroes Of Liberty From Running Ads – AILAN EVANS
https://dailycaller.com/2022/01/03/facebook-heroes-of-liberty-bethany-mandel-censorship-big-tech/

DAILY WIRE
— ‘How Far Will The Big Tech Oligarchy Go?’: Facebook Permanently Disables New Conservative Children Books Publisher’s Ads Account. “To cancel children’s books because they celebrate American values that 90% of Americans believe in isn’t even anti-conservative bias, it’s anti-American.” – Hank Berrien
https://www.dailywire.com/news/how-far-will-the-big-tech-oligarchy-go-facebook-permanently-disables-new-conservative-children-books-publishers-ads-account
— Wall Street Journal Publishes “Dear White Parents” Ad
https://www.dailywire.com/episode/wall-street-journal-publishes-dear-white-parents-ad

TOWNHALL
— ‘Equity:’ New York COVID Health Guidelines are Openly Racist – Guy Benson
https://townhall.com/tipsheet/guybenson/2022/01/03/equity-new-yorks-health-guidelines-are-openly-racist-n2601312

FEDERALIST
— Conservative Leaders Rail At J6 Committee As Partisan Show Trial – TRISTAN JUSTICE
https://thefederalist.com/2022/01/03/conservative-leaders-rail-at-j6-committee-as-partisan-show-trial/
— 1 Million Americans Fled To Red States In 2021, But What Are Those States Doing For Them? Rather than seeking to be places of excellence, often red states simply congratulate themselves that they ‘Aren’t Illinois or California.’ – JOY PULLMANN
https://thefederalist.com/2022/01/03/1-million-americans-fled-to-red-states-in-2021-but-what-are-those-states-doing-for-them/

NEWSMAX
— Rep. McCarthy: Dems Using Jan. 6 Event to ‘Divide’ Country – Charlie McCarthy
https://www.newsmax.com/politics/mccarthy-gop-house-jan-6/2022/01/03/id/1050807/
— Now More Than Ever, American Revolution’s Story of Freedom Must Be Told – Ira Stoll
https://www.newsmax.com/ira-stoll/xijinping-putin-khamenei/2022/01/03/id/1050818/
— Dr. Ben Carson: Critical Race Theory Infiltrating Public Health Is Absurd – Nick Koutsobinas
https://www.newsmax.com/newsmax-tv/criticalracetheory-newyork-health-covid19/2022/01/03/id/1050863/

EPOCH TIMES
— Much of Our ‘Mass Formation Psychosis’ Comes From Google – Roger L. Simon
https://www.theepochtimes.com/much-of-our-mass-formation-psychosis-comes-from-google_4191298.html

NEW YORK TIMES
— COMMENT: Democrats have declared a Second Civil War on Republicans.
https://www.nytimes.com/2022/01/03/books/review-how-civil-wars-start-barbara-walter.html

WASHINGTON POST
— Since Jan. 6, the pro-Trump Internet has descended into infighting over money and followers. Far-right influencers and QAnon devotees are battling over online audiences in the power vacuum created by Trump’s departure from office. – Drew Harwell
https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2022/01/03/trump-qanon-online-money-war-jan6/
— Marjorie Taylor Greene suspended from Facebook for 24 hours for covid-19 misinformation, one day after Twitter account suspension. The Georgia Republican has been widely accused of spreading misinformation about the coronavirus on social media. – Eugene Scott
https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2022/01/03/marjorie-taylor-greene-suspended-facebook-24-hours-covid-19-misinformation-one-day-after-twitter-account-suspension/

NEWSWEEK
— Cook County, Illinois, Home to Chicago, Saw Record 1,002 Gun-Related Homicides in 2021 – ZOE STROZEWSKI
https://www.newsweek.com/cook-county-illinois-home-chicago-saw-record-1002-gun-related-homicides-2021-1665107

December 21 Evening Edition

ABC7

— Mayor announces new Chicago vaccine mandate at restaurants, gyms, some indoor venues – Diane Pathieu, Craig Wall, Sarah Schulte, Liz Nagy
https://abc7chicago.com/covid-chicago-mayor-lori-lightfoot-restrictions-testing/11364875/
— Illinois COVID cases: IL reports 10,264 new cases, 63 deaths; tests sold out at many stores. 60% of Illinois population now fully vaccinated, health officials say. – Michelle Gallardo, Sarah Schulte
https://abc7chicago.com/illinois-covid-testing-vaccine-booster-shots-side-effects/11366687/

NBC5
— Chicago to Require Vaccine Proof for Indoor Spaces Like Restaurants, Bars, Gyms. Beginning Jan. 3, anyone age 5 and older will be required to show proof of full vaccination to dine inside or visit gyms or entertainment venues where food and drinks are being served.
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/chicago-to-require-vaccine-proof-for-indoor-spaces-like-restaurants-bars-gyms/2712739/
— Chicago COVID Metrics: As New Vax Rules Near, City Reports Large Increase in Daily Case Rates
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/coronavirus/chicago-covid-metrics-as-new-vax-rules-near-city-reports-large-increase-in-daily-case-rates/2712984/
— Report Details ‘Failure’ in Handling of 1st Smollett Case. Smollett was convicted this month of lying to police in January 2019 about what he said was a racist, homophobic attack in downtown Chicago – Sara Burnett
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/report-details-failure-in-handling-of-1st-jussie-smollett-case-by-kim-foxxs-office/2711881/

WGN9
— Lightfoot doubles down on public safety strategy as gun violence soars in 2021 – Tahman Bradley
https://wgntv.com/news/chicagocrime/lightfoot-doubles-down-on-public-safety-strategy-as-gun-violence-soars-in-2021/

FOX32
— Pentagon aims to stop extremism among service members, issues new rules – Lolita C. Baldor
(COMMENT: According to Democrats, Libertarians, Greens, Independents, and RINOs, the more of the following planks in the Republican Party platform that you support, the more of an extremist that you are: traditional marriage/family, right to life, immigration, illegal drugs, Second Amendment, and/or equal opportunity (no race or gender based preference giving).)
https://www.fox32chicago.com/news/pentagon-aims-to-stop-extremism-among-service-members-issues-new-rules

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— 50% increase in daily Illinois COVID deaths since last week. In Illinois, 63 people died of the virus Tuesday as another 10,264 cases were reported statewide. – Clare Spaulding
https://chicago.suntimes.com/coronavirus/2021/12/21/22849062/illinois-covid-pandemic-cases-deaths-increase
— Aurora Proud Boys member accused of assaulting officer with flag pole amid Capitol riot. James Robert Elliott faces what appear to be the most serious charges yet to be brought against an Illinois resident in connection with the riot that interrupted the Electoral College vote count and led to what the feds say could be the largest criminal investigation in U.S. history. – Jon Seidel and Tom Schuba
https://chicago.suntimes.com/crime/2021/12/21/22848391/aurora-man-accused-assaulting-officer-flagpole-capitol-riot-faces-five-felonies

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— Mayor Lori Lightfoot mandates proof of vaccination for patrons of restaurants, gyms, entertainment venues amid surge of COVID-19 omicron cases – GREGORY PRATT, ALICE YIN and DAN PETRELLA
https://www.chicagotribune.com/politics/ct-lightfoot-mandate-covid-omicrom-20211221-4ycl26ykobeupcjslyiramth4u-story.html
— Aurora man faces federal charges for allegedly attacking cops with flagpole during Capitol riot – JASON MEISNER
https://www.chicagotribune.com/news/criminal-justice/ct-aurora-man-capitol-assault-20211221-p6o3qskha5ewvewmgbitxyv66m-story.html
— On Kim Foxx’s tenure is the indelible stain of the Smollett case. – EDITORIAL
https://www.chicagotribune.com/opinion/editorials/ct-editorial-jussie-smollett-kim-foxx-dan-webb-report-20211221-r2hjxrotp5be3glijpyva4cane-story.html
— New Pentagon mission. Ban extremism, but not free speech. – CLARENCE PAGE
(COMMENT: According to Democrats, Libertarians, Greens, Independents, and RINOs, the more of the following that you are, the more of an extremist that you are and therefore, the sooner that you should be gotten rid of: law enforcement officer, Trump supporter, conservative, patriotic, Republican, American, White, male, older, heterosexual, married, non-poor, gun owner, Christian, Protestant, Italian American, German American, and/or if your ancestors have been in America for a long time.)
https://www.chicagotribune.com/columns/clarence-page/ct-column-pentagon-justice-department-extremists-anthony-brown-page-20211221-32sv2a4rr5hj5hm62ps3iouo2q-story.html

DAILY HERALD
— Suburban hospitals say they’re closer to running out of beds in new COVID-19 surge – Marni Pyke
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20211221/suburban-hospitals-say-theyre-closer-to-running-out-of-beds-in-new-covid-19-surge

CRAIN’S CHICAGO BUSINESS
— New COVID rules: Lightfoot mandates vax proof for bars, restaurants, gyms. If you want to eat out, work out, catch a show or have drink at your favorite bar in Chicago, you’ll need your COVID vaccine card starting Jan. 3 – GREG HINZ
https://www.chicagobusiness.com/greg-hinz-politics/chicago-covid-vaccine-proof-restaurants-bars-gyms
— Looking for rain in Chicago’s job deserts
(COMMENT: I lived in Crete 1948-1972, University Park 1972-1976, and Wheaton since 1978. I never found a job in the aforesaid. I worked in Chicago Heights 1964-1966 and 1970-1972, Flossmoor in 1966, Park Forest 1966-1969, Chicago 1971 and 1973-1997, Harvey 1972-1973, and Joliet 1973-1974.)
https://www.chicagobusiness.com/crains-daily-gist/looking-rain-chicagos-job-deserts-crains-daily-gist-podcast

ILLINOIS FAMILY INSTITUTE
— The Open-Mindedness of Leftist Propagandists
https://illinoisfamily.org/podcast/podcast-the-open-mindedness-of-leftist-propagandists/

WASHINGTON TIMES
— Trump to hold press conference on anniversary of Jan. 6 attack on Capitol – Seth McLaughlin
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2021/dec/21/trump-hold-press-conference-anniversary-jan-6-atta/
— Evangelical Lutheran LGBTQ ministry group suspends first transgender bishop. Says Bishop Megan Rohrer engaged in “racist words and actions” – Mark A. Kellner
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2021/dec/21/evangelical-lutheran-lgbtq-ministry-group-suspends/

CNS NEWS
— Satanic Demon Display to Join Christmas Nativity at Illinois Capitol – Michael W. Chapman
https://cnsnews.com/blog/michael-w-chapman/satanic-demon-display-join-christmas-nativity-illinois-capitol

FEDERALIST
— Defund The Speech Police – NATHANAEL BLAKE
https://thefederalist.com/2021/12/21/defund-the-speech-police/
— How The Miss America Pageant Got Woke And Went Broke – TERESA DAVIS
https://thefederalist.com/2021/12/21/how-the-miss-america-pageant-got-woke-and-went-broke/

COLLEGE FIX
— Defund the campus speech police and root out ‘wokeness,’ ethicist urges
https://www.thecollegefix.com/bulletin-board/defund-the-campus-speech-police-and-root-out-wokeness-ethicist-urges/

POST MILLENNIAL
— Chicago mayor Lori Lightfoot pleas for federal government’s help combatting city’s crime. “Keeping you safe is my priority — not one of, but the first and primary priority,” Lightfoot said. – Mia Cathell
https://thepostmillennial.com/chicago-mayor-lori-lightfoot-pleas-for-federal-governments-help-combatting-citys-crime

LEGAL INSURRECTION
— Oxford University Planning to Base New Hiring Practices on Candidates’ ‘Woke Score’ “could make or break an opportunity to teach at the school” – Mike LaChance
(COMMENT: According to Democrats, Libertarians, Greens, Independents, and RINOs, the more of the following that you are, the less woke that you are and therefore, the sooner that you should be gotten rid of: law enforcement officer, Trump supporter, conservative, patriotic, Republican, American, White, male, older, heterosexual, married, non-poor, gun owner, Christian, Protestant, Italian American, German American, and/or if your ancestors have been in America for a long time.)
https://legalinsurrection.com/2021/12/oxford-university-planning-to-base-new-hiring-practices-on-candidates-woke-score/

WASHINGTON POST
— Catholic bishop criticizes Satanic Temple holiday display at Illinois Statehouse – Heather Greene 
https://www.washingtonpost.com/religion/catholic-bishop-criticizes-satanic-temple-holiday-display-at-illinois-statehouse/2021/12/21/8b8354a8-62c1-11ec-9b51-7131fa190c5e_story.html

WALL STREET JOURNAL
— The Salvation Army Responds on ‘Wokeness’ We have never endorsed a political or social ideology other than that found in the Bible. – Kenneth Hodder, National Commander, Salvation Army
https://www.wsj.com/articles/the-salvation-army-woke-color-us-united-charity-jesus-christian-mission-11640037203

WASHINGTON BLADE
— Washington Blade gets designated seat in WH briefing room. A first for LGBTQ outlets
. (COMMENT: LGBTQ-promoters focus on destroying Republicans.)
https://www.washingtonblade.com/2021/12/20/its-official-washington-blade-gets-designated-seat-in-wh-briefing-room/

LEGAL READER
— How Long is a Home Builder Responsible for Construction Defects? – SHARON FELDMAN
https://www.legalreader.com/how-long-is-a-home-builder-responsible-for-construction-defects/

(FROM THE ARTICLE: Worse than discovering small imperfections in your home is realizing that major construction mistakes are causing actual harm. Construction defects like leaks, mold, sinking or cracking can be detrimental to your property and to your physical health. Perhaps these errors were easy to overlook on the day of inspection, but as time has passed you realize that the mistakes are more significant than you thought. Your biggest investment is also losing value. What are Home Construction Defects? Construction defects come in various forms and produce a variety of problems for homeowners. Every state has different laws and statutes of limitation regarding construction policy.)

December 20 Evening Edition

ABC7

— Illinois COVID cases: IL reports 12,328 new cases, 11 deaths as ICU bed availability shrinks. ‘If you don’t really need to be here, don’t come,’ hospitals warn. – Michelle Gallardo, Sarah Schulte
https://abc7chicago.com/illinois-covid-testing-vaccine-booster-shots-side-effects/11361873/
— Illinois’ minimum wage will increase by $1 on New Year’s Day, Department of Labor says
(COMMENT: I worked for the minimum wage 1964-1966. It was $1.25/hour.)
https://abc7chicago.com/whats-the-minimum-wage-in-illinois-2022-chicago-2021/11361822/

CBS2
— Mayor Lightfoot Calls For Help From Federal Agents In Fighting Violence In Chicago, Takes Aim At Cook County Electronic Monitoring Program – Megan Hickey
https://chicago.cbslocal.com/2021/12/20/mayor-lightfoot-fighting-gun-violence-chicago-2022/

FOX32
— Salvation Army to host forum in Hoffman Estates after racism guide controversy – Jessica Chasmar
https://www.fox32chicago.com/news/salvation-army-to-host-forum-in-hoffman-estates-after-racism-guide-controversy

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— At end of another violent year Mayor Lori Lightfoot calls for more help from feds, assures residents: ‘Keeping you safe is my priority’ – GREGORY PRATT
https://www.chicagotribune.com/politics/ct-chicago-crime-violence-lightfoot-speech-20211220-u4gwzm4yuzcmrcrujhfndwusoy-story.html

CRAIN’S CHICAGO BUSINESS
— Hospitals straining under COVID again – JON ASPLUND
https://www.chicagobusiness.com/health-pulse/hospitals-straining-under-covid-again-us-may-be-undercounting-fully-vaccinated
— Illinois students missed a lot of school last year. Much attention has been paid to Illinois’ enrollment losses during the pandemic. Less has been paid to students who stay but don’t attend school regularly, which can cause them to fall behind and possibly drop out. – SAMANTHA SMYLIE
https://www.chicagobusiness.com/education/illinois-students-missed-lot-school-days-last-year

RIVER BENDER
— Conservative David Friess Announces Re-Election Campaign For State Representative
https://www.riverbender.com/articles/details/conservative-david-friess-announces-reelection-campaign-for-state-representative-55517.cfm

BLOCK CLUB CHICAGO
— COMMENT: Ever-increasingly, Democrats encourage Blacks to be LGBTQers.
https://blockclubchicago.org/2021/12/20/how-can-the-citys-leading-lgbtq-organizations-better-serve-black-queer-chicagoans-new-report-lays-out-equity-roadmap/

DUPAGE POLICY JOURNAL
— Ives: Pritzker ‘delivers gifts of profits to abortionists and sex traffickers’
https://dupagepolicyjournal.com/stories/615106685-ives-pritzker-delivers-gifts-of-profits-to-abortionists-and-sex-traffickers

ILLINOIS REVIEW
— DEMOCRATS MORE CONCERNED ABOUT COVID VARIANTS THAN GOPERS OR INDEPENDENTS
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2021/12/democrats-more-concerned-about-covid-variants-than-gopers-or-independents.html
— MEMBERS OF CONGRESS AND THEIR FAMILIES TRADED OVER $630 MILLION IN STOCKS THIS YEAR
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2021/12/members-of-congress-and-their-families-traded-over-630-million-in-stocks-this-year.html
— ROSSI: THE U.S. DEBT “BOMB” JUST EXCEEDED $29 TRILLION
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2021/12/rossi-the-us-debt-bomb-just-exceeded-29-trillion.html
— PRITZKER EMERGENCY NO. 23 COMES AS COLORADO DROPS MASKS
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2021/12/-pritzker-emergency-no-23-comes-as-colorado-drops-masks.html
— PARENTS WILL NO LONGER BE NOTIFIED BEFORE MINOR DAUGHTERS’ ABORTION PROCEDURES
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2021/12/parents-will-no-longer-be-notified-before-minor-daughters-abortion-procedures.html
— GOP STATE REPS CRITICIZE PRITZKER REVERSING PARENTAL NOTIFICATION
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2021/12/gop-state-reps-criticize-pritzker-reversing-parental-notification.html

FOX BUSINESS
— Salvation Army hosts two-day racial justice forum in Hoffman Estates after racism guide controversy. Salvation Army faced backlash for publishing guide called ‘Let’s Talk About Racism’ – Jessica Chasmar
https://www.foxbusiness.com/politics/salvation-army-racial-justice-forum-racism-guide-controversy

AMERICAN GREATNESS
— Texas Begins Construction of State-Funded Portion of Border Wall – Eric Lendrum
https://amgreatness.com/2021/12/20/texas-begins-construction-of-state-funded-portion-of-border-wall/

AMERICAN FREE PRESS
— 90% of Social Medial Hate Directed at Whites – John Friend
https://americanfreepress.net/Issue_51_52_AFP_2021_FP.pdf (Page 25)

BREITBART
— Gov. Pete Ricketts: Critical Race Theory Is About ‘Resegregation’; ‘A Betrayal of the Civil Rights Movement’ – BRECCAN F. THIES
https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2021/12/20/exclusive-gov-pete-ricketts-critical-race-theory-is-about-resegregation-a-betrayal-of-the-civil-rights-movement/
— Jesse Jackson Compares UK to Taliban over ‘White Male Supremacy’ – PETER CADDLE
https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2021/12/20/jesse-jackson-compares-uk-to-taliban-over-white-male-supremacy/
— Oregon Teaches Kindergartners to ‘Develop Understanding’ of Their Gender – DR. SUSAN BERRY
https://www.breitbart.com/education/2021/12/20/oregon-teaches-kindergartners-to-develop-understanding-of-their-gender/

CNS NEWS
— By signing into law a bill that repeals the Illinois Parental Notice of Abortion Act, Democratic Gov. J.B. Pritzker has granted a “victory to evil” and, like a “hit man,” has “promoted and facilitated murder,” said Catholic Bishop Thomas J. Paprocki, head of the Diocese of Springfield in Illinois. – Michael W. Chapman
https://www.cnsnews.com/article/national/michael-w-chapman/il-catholic-bishop-gov-pritzker-has-facilitated-murder-repealing

CONSERVATIVE HQ
— Our Inevitable Civil War – George Rasley
(COMMENT: Democrats have declared a Second Civil War on Republicans. Democrats see citizens of foreign countries as being their soldiers in their army to get rid of Republicans once and for all. Democrats also see those who are the following as being their soldiers: minorities, females, younger people, LGBTQers, Trump-haters, moderates, liberals, Libertarians, Greens, Independents, RINOs, non-Christians, non-Protestants, non-Italian Americans, non- German Americans, those whose ancestors have not been in America for a long time.)
https://www.conservativehq.org/post/our-inevitable-civil-war

CHRISTIANITY DAILY
— Abortionist Claims Doctors ‘Have A Role To Play’ In Hiding Abortion Pill Damage – OLIVIA CAVALLARO
https://www.christianitydaily.com/articles/14334/20211220/abortionist-claims-doctors-have-a-role-to-play-in-hiding-abortion-pill-damage.htm

COLLEGE FIX
— Critical race theory enters University of Michigan med school curriculum
https://www.thecollegefix.com/bulletin-board/critical-race-theory-enters-university-of-michigan-med-school-curriculum/
— Pharmacy school organization updates new pharmacist oath to include commitment to diversity, ‘antiracism’ (COMMENT: Ever-increasingly, Democrats, Libertarians, Greens, Independents, and RINOs hint/imply/argue/shout that Republicans are racists and even worse things who should be gotten rid of once and for all.)
https://www.thecollegefix.com/pharmacy-school-organization-updates-new-pharmacist-oath-to-include-commitment-to-diversity-antiracism/

FEDERALIST
— Medical Journals Have Replaced The Scientific Method With Critical Race Ideology – JOHN MURAWSKI
https://thefederalist.com/2021/12/20/medical-journals-have-replaced-the-scientific-method-with-critical-race-ideology/

NATIONAL REVIEW
— The Ugly Truth about Progressivism – GEORGE LEEF
https://www.nationalreview.com/corner/the-ugly-truth-about-progressivism/

MSNBC
— GOP’s Kinzinger: Jan. 6 committee exploring possible Trump crimes. Echoing Liz Cheney, Adam Kinzinger suggested the Jan. 6 committee is exploring whether Donald Trump engaged in criminal misconduct. – Steve Benen
https://www.msnbc.com/rachel-maddow-show/gop-s-kinzinger-jan-6-committee-exploring-possible-trump-crimes-n1286303

WALL STREET JOURNAL
— Biden Administration to Make 20,000 More H-2B Visas Available for Temporary Workers. The move marks the first time the Department of Homeland Security is offering the additional visas for the winter season. – Michelle Hackman
https://www.wsj.com/articles/biden-administration-to-make-20-000-more-visas-available-for-temporary-workers-11640013700

PEW RESEARCH
— Republicans view Reagan, Trump as best recent presidents – AMINA DUNN
https://www.pewresearch.org/fact-tank/2021/12/20/republicans-view-reagan-trump-as-best-recent-presidents/

December 4 Morning Edition

WGN TV

— Illinois authorities recover millions worth of stolen goods connected to organized retail theft – Gaynor Hall
https://wgntv.com/news/illinois-authorities-recover-millions-worth-of-stolen-goods-connected-to-organized-retail-theft/

FOX32
— DePaul announces temporary return to online classes amid spread of Omicron variant
https://www.fox32chicago.com/news/depaul-announces-temporary-return-to-online-classes-amid-spread-of-omicron-variant

DAILY HERALD
— Kane County approves new redistricting map with bipartisan support – James Fuller
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20211203/kane-county-approves-new-redistricting-map-with-bipartisan-support

DAILY ILLINI
— Acknowledging my forefather’s harmful bigotry – JUDITH RACE
(COMMENT: Soon, if not already, Democrats, Libertarians, Greens, Independents, and RINOs will demand that White male Republicans disclose everything that their forefathers did. Neither of my outstanding parents attended college. My father was the first of his ancestors to earn a high school diploma. My mother never attended high school. My father fought brittle type 1 diabetes from age 14, worked in the office of a nasty chemical plant in Chicago Heights, almost always worked second jobs to pay the family’s bills, did not buy a new car until he was 45 in 1967 and it was a bottom of the line 2-door Chevy, and died suddenly of heart failure in 1969 he was 47 and I was 21 years old. My father’s parents and his grandparents operated a hardware store in Crete. My mother’s parents and her grandparents operated a farm in Grant Park along the Indiana border.)
https://dailyillini.com/opinions-stories/2021/12/03/di-voices-acknowledging-my-forefathers-harmful-bigotry-ii/

WASHINGTON TIMES
— AOC rebuked for doubting smash-and-grab sprees are happening: ‘Tone-deaf and offensive’ – Kerry Picket and Mica Soellner
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2021/dec/3/alexandria-ocasio-cortez-rebuked-doubting-smash-an/
— Teasing 2024 White House bid, Christie urges GOP to move past Trump – Seth McLaughlin and Tom Howell Jr.
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2021/dec/3/teasing-2024-white-house-bid-christie-urges-gop-mo/

WASHINGTON EXAMINER
— DISGUSTING, OUTRAGEOUS, TRAGIC, UNACCEPTABLE: Migrants from all over world cross southern border in record numbers – Anna Giaritelli
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/policy/migrants-from-all-over-world-cross-southern-border-in-record-numbers
— Some Republicans rattled by Roe reversal conservatives covet – W. James Antle III
(COMMENT: I should write a book about RINOs who have done the most since 2000 to destroy those like me who support the right to life plank in the Republican Party platform. I would focus on a) past and present leaders of the Illinois Republican Party, DuPage County Republican Central Committee, and Milton Township Republican Organization, b) past and present Republican leaders of Illinois, DuPage County, Milton Township, Wheaton, Wheaton Park District, and Wheaton Chamber of Commerce, c) past and present conservative and religious leaders, and d) Republican candidates on ballots in my precinct, their political consultants, major donors, fundraisers, pollsters, campaign managers, campaign staff members, and campaign volunteers.)
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/policy/courts/some-republicans-rattled-by-roe-reversal-conservatives-covet

FOX NEWS
— University of Nebraska-Lincoln faces criticism for anti-racism plan, removes Ibram Kendi reference. Kendi’s book explicitly endorses discrimination as a tool of anti-racism. – Sam Dorman
(COMMENT: Affirmative Action, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and up-or-out are preference giving. To give preference to one group is to discriminate against another group. To give preference to minorities is to discriminate against Whites. To give preference to females is to discriminate against males. To give preference to younger people is to discriminate against older people. To give preference to LGBTQers is to discriminate against heterosexuals. To give preference to veterans is to discriminate against non-veterans. To give preference to non-Christians is to discriminate against Christians. To give preference to non-Protestants is to discriminate against Protestants. To give preference citizens of foreign countries is to discriminate against citizens of America. To give preference to moderates and liberals is to discriminate against conservatives. To give preference to those whose ancestors have not been America for a long time is to discriminate against those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time. To give preference to non-German Americans is to discriminate against German Americans. To give preference to those who have less money than others is to discriminate against those who have more money than others. To give preference to those who have self-inflected health problems is to discriminate against those who do not have self-inflected health problems. To give preference to non-married people who have dependents is to discriminate against married people who do not have dependents. To give preference to Trump-haters is to discriminate against those who do not hate Trump. To give preference to those who are etc. is to discriminate against those who are not etc.)
https://www.foxnews.com/politics/university-nebraska-anti-racism-plan

AMERICAN THINKER
— The Counterrevolution and the Republican Party – Jared Peterson
https://www.americanthinker.com/articles/2021/12/the_counterrevolution_and_the_republican_party.html
— Flash Mobs’ – James Dillon
https://www.americanthinker.com/articles/2021/12/flash_mobs_.html
— How Much Longer for COVID Scare Tactics? – Steve Feinstein
https://www.americanthinker.com/articles/2021/12/how_much_longer_for_covid_scare_tactics.html
— Republicans betray their voters, again, this time in the Senate – Rajan Laad
https://www.americanthinker.com/blog/2021/12/republicans_betray_their_voters_again_this_time_in_the_senate.html

BREITBART
— Afghans Brought to U.S. by Biden Deliver 250 Children, Securing Birthright American Citizenship – JOHN BINDER
https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2021/12/03/afghans-brought-to-u-s-by-biden-deliver-250-children-securing-birthright-american-citizenship/
— Vivek Ramaswamy: ‘Wokeness’ Creates ‘Existential Crisis of Identity in America’ – ROBERT KRAYCHIK
(COMMENT: Democrats want Americans who are members of protected groups to see themselves first as being members of those groups before seeing themselves as being Americans. Protected groups include minorities, females, younger people, LGBTQers, veterans, non-Christians, non-Protestants, non-Italian Americans, non-German Americans, those whose ancestors have not been in America for a long time, criminals, boozers, gamblers, stoners, Trump-haters, non-patriotic people, moderates, liberals, those who have financial and/or health problems, those who have less education and/or work experience than others, non-married people, married people who have dependents, etc.)
https://www.breitbart.com/clips/2021/12/03/exclusive-vivek-ramaswamy-wokeness-creates-existential-crisis-of-identity-in-america

DAILY SIGNAL
— Mom Asks Judge to Dismiss Lawsuit Filed by Teachers Union When She Looked Into Content of Lessons – Virginia Allen
https://www.dailysignal.com/2021/12/03/mom-asks-judge-to-dismiss-lawsuit-filed-by-teachers-union-when-she-looked-into-content-of-lessons/

DAILY WIRE
— ‘Who Is Making These Ridiculous Decisions’: Chicago Public Schools Blasted For Eliminating Boys And Girls Separate Restrooms – Hank Berrien
https://www.dailywire.com/news/who-is-making-these-ridiculous-decisions-chicago-public-schools-blasted-for-eliminating-boys-and-girls-separate-restrooms

FEDERALIST
— After Blaming COVID On Trump, Media Let Biden Dodge Responsibility For Climbing Cases
https://thefederalist.com/2021/12/03/after-blaming-covid-on-trump-media-let-biden-dodge-responsibility-for-climbing-cases/

EPOCH TIMES
— Army Recruitment Solid Despite Pandemic, Mandates, Political Concerns – Petr Svab
(COMMENT: Expect that under the Democrats, ever-increasingly, a) those who are the following will not be allowed to join the military and b) those who are the following who are in the military will be gotten rid of: White, male, heterosexual, married, older, conservative, patriotic, Trump-supporters, Republican, gun owners, Christian, Protestant, Italian American, German American, those who ancestors have been in America for a long time, citizens of America, etc.)
https://www.theepochtimes.com/army-recruitment-up-despite-pandemic-mandates-political-concerns_4128874.html

THE HILL
— North Dakota school superintendent slams critical race theory, calls to teach ‘Christian heritage’ – CAROLINE VAKIL
https://thehill.com/homenews/state-watch/584188-north-dakota-school-district-superintendent-sends-anti-woke-email-calls

ABC NEWS
— COMMENT: Ever-increasingly, Democrats encourage children to hate Republicans and to be LGBTQers.
https://abcnews.go.com/US/authors-color-speak-efforts-ban-books-race/story?id=81491208

NEW YORK TIMES
— AS THE DEMOCRAT PARTY’S STRANGLEHOLD ON AMERICA TIGHTENS: Thefts, Always an Issue for Retailers, Become More Brazen. In recent months, robberies have been more visible, with several involving large groups rushing into stores and coming out with armloads of goods. – Michael Corkery and Sapna Maheshwari
https://www.nytimes.com/2021/12/03/business/retailers-robberies-theft.html

WALL STREET JOURNAL
— Should you buy a vacation home? – Valerie Stivers and Mike Jordan
(COMMENT: Have you considered buying a vacation home? My wife and I did in 1986 after a) my GAO mentor got me assigned to audits of IRS and promoted me to GS-13 (currently $102,188/year) and b) we gave up trying to have children. But then, my Democrat GAO superiors a) forced my mentor to retire in 1987, b) threw me off audits of IRS at the end of 1988, c) told me not apply for promotion to GS-14, d) made it clear to me that they would never again assign me to audits of IRS, e) gave me bad job assignments, unfair performance expectations, and unfair performance appraisals, f) always ranked me in the bottom half of my coworkers for pay-for-performance purposes, and g) forced me to take their early retirement “offer” in 1997 when I was 49 years old.)
https://www.wsj.com/articles/should-you-buy-a-vacation-home-11638458182
— Workers’ wages extend brisk rise – Gabriel T. Rubin
(COMMENT: In today’s dollars, while I worked for the federal government 1966-1969 and 1971-1997, my pay increased from $16.67/hour to $132,845/year. In my defense, I earned a) a job-related bachelor’s degree when I was 21 in 1970 and job-related master’s degrees when I was 27, 31, and 48, b) job-related professional certifications when I was 30, 32, 41, 45, 47, and 48, and c) a job-related professional license when I was 32.)
https://www.wsj.com/articles/worker-wages-continued-to-rise-for-services-shipping-jobs-11638557999

BLOOMBERG LAW
— Big Tech Fights Back by Casting Itself as Small Firms’ Protector
(COMMENT: My critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes paint themselves as being protectors of minorities, females, younger people, moderates, liberals, LGBTQers, veterans, non-married people, non-gun owners, those who have dependents, non-Christians, non-Protestants, non-German Americans, those who have financial and/or health problems, boozers, gamblers, stoners, illegals, those whose ancestors citizens have not been in America for a long time, etc.)
https://news.bloomberglaw.com/tech-and-telecom-law/big-tech-and-antitrust-champions-vie-over-small-business-claims