August 23, 2023

FROM ILLINOIS CENTER-LEFT LEANING SOURCES

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— Democrats say “Ahead of first GOP presidential debate, Illinois Republicans tread carefully.”
https://chicago.suntimes.com/politics/2023/8/22/23842012/gop-presidential-debate-illinois-republicans-trump-edgar-darren-bailey
— Democrats say “8 things to know ahead of the first Republican presidential debate.”
https://chicago.suntimes.com/elections/2023/8/22/23842198/8-things-to-know-ahead-of-the-first-republican-presidential-debate
— Democrats ever-increasingly promote more illegal immigration.
https://www.chicagotribune.com/opinion/letters/ct-letters-vp-082223-20230822-n5vfeofljfez3cdbhxbaqy3kle-story.html
— Democrats say “Johnson plan to help the homeless would lower, raise and really raise tax on different home sales. Compromise cuts transfer tax rate for properties sold under $1 million, progressively raises it for sales above $1 million.”
https://chicago.suntimes.com/city-hall/2023/8/22/23841506/real-estate-transfer-tax-increase-compromise-reached-chicago-city-council-johnson-homelessness
— With more investment, we can make public transit better for everyone – Kirk Dillard
https://chicago.suntimes.com/2023/8/22/23840168/public-transit-ridership-up-covid-19-money-kirk-dillard-rta-swim-club-ranked-choice-voting-letters
— Democrats ever-increasingly since the Civil War, a) run America and b) shout at Blacks that Republicans cause all the problems that Blacks have.
https://chicago.suntimes.com/columnists/2023/8/23/23841948/march-on-washington-60-years-2023-1963-king-racism-economic-justice-marc-morial-column
— Democrats crow that “Illinois lands $1.3M federal grant to promote more women in construction industry.” While I worked for GAO 1980-1997, for IRS 1971-1980, and for the Post Office 1966-1969, the agencies were always under tremendous pressure from Democrat politicians to hire, to retain, and to promote Democrat women, and especially Democrat women who were minority and/or younger.
https://chicago.suntimes.com/politics/2023/8/23/23841872/women-construction-jobs-grant-federal-illinois-labor
— Democrats say “Highland Park High parents say students are evading weapons detection systems, call for enhanced security measures.”
https://chicago.suntimes.com/education/2023/8/22/23842282/highland-park-high-parents-say-students-evading-weapons-detection-systems-call-for-enhanced-security

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— Evangelicals continue to support Trump because while he was President, he did more to defend and to advance the Republican Party platform than either Bush.
https://www.chicagotribune.com/columns/clarence-page/ct-column-donald-trump-russell-moore-evangelicals-page-20230823-auihkofk3rg5lmfxhqduti76ue-story.html

CRAIN’S CHICAGO BUSINESS
— Democrats say “The mansion tax gets Johnson’s blessing — with a few nips and tucks.”
https://www.chicagobusiness.com/politics/brandon-johnson-agrees-graduated-mansion-tax

CBS2
— Democrats say “ComEd prepares power grid for excessive heat expected in Chicago area.”
https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news/comed-power-grid-extreme-heat/
— Democrats say “Chicago’s southern suburbs are closer to getting an airport.”
https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news/chicagos-southern-suburbs-airport/

NBC5
— Democrats say “Salary information coming to Illinois job postings under new law.” Federal employee salaries have always been transparent. In 1980, when I was 31 years old, the Democrats who ran GAO’s Chicago office offered me only $82,720/year (GS-9 Step 10) in today’s dollars to transfer from IRS to GAO. In today’s dollars, that was a $21,863/year (21%) pay cut; my GS-12 Step 5 IRS salary was $104,583/year. GAO audits IRS. I was an IRS Special Procedures Staff Advisor. Much of what I did for IRS was very similar to what I would be doing for GAO as an Analyst. I had worked for IRS for almost 9 years, the last 5 1/2 years of which at the GS-12 Step 1-5 Levels, currently $92,279-$104,583/year. I had passed the CPA examination on my first attempt in 1979. I had earned an MBA from Loyola in 1976. If I had been a Democrat, minority, female, younger, or veteran, GAO would have offered me a promotion at least to GS-13, currently $109,732/year, to transfer. GAO did not promote me to GS-13 until 1986. Since 1980, my Democrat GAO superiors, supervisors, coworkers, and subordinates and the rest of my critics/opponents have used the aforesaid pay cut against me big time.
https://www.nbcchicago.com/consumer/salary-information-coming-to-illinois-job-postings-under-new-law/3212703/

WGN9
— Democrats say “South Suburban Airport closer to reality.”
https://wgntv.com/news/south-suburbs/south-suburban-airport-proposals-to-be-accepted/

WBEZ
— Democrats glorify and praise Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson.
https://www.wbez.org/stories/chicago-mayor-brandon-johnson-spent-first-100-days-building-consensus-expanding-base/5b3547a1-c8ac-4be3-ae47-3d2a76283e3a

ILLINOIS PUBLIC MEDIA
— Freedom Caucus Member Rep. Adam Niemerg on the Illinois Republican Party in 2023 – Christine Hatfield
https://will.illinois.edu/21stshow/story/illinois-freedom-caucus-rep-adam-niemerg-on-reshaping-the-illinois-republican-party
— Democrats say “From majority to minority: unraveling the Illinois Republican Party’s Journey.”
https://will.illinois.edu/21stshow/story/from-dominance-to-super-minority-unraveling-the-illinois-republican-partys-journey

CENTRAL ILLINOIS PROUD
— Democrats say “Who takes advantage of Donald Trump’s absence and other things to watch in the Republican debate.”
https://www.centralillinoisproud.com/news/politics/ap-who-takes-advantage-of-donald-trumps-absence-and-other-things-to-watch-in-the-republican-debate/
— Democrats say “How Ron DeSantis used Florida schools to become a culture warrior.”
https://www.centralillinoisproud.com/news/politics/ap-how-ron-desantis-used-florida-schools-to-become-a-culture-warrior/

NPR ILLINOIS
— Democrats use reports of bomb threats against libraries to promote hatred against Republicans.
https://www.nprillinois.org/government-politics/2023-08-22/secretary-of-state-condemns-rash-of-bomb-threats-at-libraries
— Democrats say “5 questions ahead of the first GOP primary debate of the 2024 election cycle.”
https://www.nprillinois.org/2023-08-23/5-questions-ahead-of-the-first-gop-primary-debate-of-the-2024-election-cycle

WGLT
— Democrats ever-increasingly clear that they reject the Supreme Court Affirmative Action decision.
https://www.wglt.org/2023-08-22/diversity-equity-and-inclusion-jobs-under-economic-political-pressure

POLITICO ILLINOIS
— Democrats say “Illinois R’s with a stake in the debate.”
https://www.politico.com/newsletters/illinois-playbook/2023/08/23/illinois-rs-with-a-stake-in-the-debate-00112406
(FROM THE ARTICLE: Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has Illinois support, too, including from Richard Porter, the Illinois committeeman for the Republican National Committee. Former Republican Attorney General Candidate Tom DeVore will be attending the debate as Porter’s guest. Joan McCarthy Lasonde, who represents the 9th Congressional District on the Illinois Republican Central Committee, will be there, too. And Lisa Wagner, a national fundraiser based in Illinois, is also on team DeSantis. Nikki Haley, the former South Carolina governor, has Bill Strong, a notable name in Chicago business and civic circles, in her court. And former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie will be cheered on by Ron Gidwitz, another Chicago businessman.)

CAPITOL FAX
— Democrats say “Morning briefing.”
https://capitolfax.com/2023/08/23/isabel%e2%80%99s-morning-briefing-133/
— Democrats say “Afternoon roundup.”
https://capitolfax.com/2023/08/22/afternoon-roundup-147/

FROM ILLINOIS CENTER-RIGHT LEANING SOURCES

WIREPOINTS
— When everybody at Chicago Public Schools is agreeing that everything’s okay, that’s when you should worry about your wallet and kids.
https://wirepoints.org/when-everybody-at-chicago-public-schools-is-agreeing-that-everythings-okay-thats-when-you-should-worry-about-your-wallet-and-kids-wirepoints-on-am-560-chicagos-morning-answer/

JOHN KASS
— Will Joe Biden Ever Stop Lying?
https://johnkassnews.com/will-joe-biden-ever-stop-lying/

MCHENRY COUNTY BLOG
— DeWitte Opines on Constitutionality of Democrats’ Laws
https://mchenrycountyblog.com/2023/08/22/dewitte-opines-on-gun-control/
— GOP Debate Watch Party in Crystal Lake
https://mchenrycountyblog.com/2023/08/22/gop-debate-watch-party-in-crystal-lake/
— Another Octogenarian Seeks Reelection in 2024
https://mchenrycountyblog.com/2023/08/22/another-octogenarian-seeks-reelection-in-2024/
— Reick Running for Fifth Term
https://mchenrycountyblog.com/2023/08/22/reick-running-for-fifth-term/
— When Bill Cellini Made Backdoor Offer to Help Develop Property Where Crystal Lake Allocated $14 Million to Developer
https://mchenrycountyblog.com/2023/08/22/when-bill-cellini-made-backdoor-offer-to-develop-property-where-crystal-lake-allocated-14-million-to-developer/
— Canterbury Grade School Closed, Parent Says No Air Conditioning
https://mchenrycountyblog.com/2023/08/23/canterbury-grade-school-closed-parent-says-no-air-conditioning/
— Pritzker on His Veto of Lifting of Ban on Nuclear Electric Plants
https://mchenrycountyblog.com/2023/08/23/206154/
— Appeal of 2019 AJ Freund’s Death-Inspired Dismissals of Carlos Acosta and Andrew Polovin Still Pending
https://mchenrycountyblog.com/2023/08/23/appeal-of-2019-aj-freunds-death-inspired-dismissals-of-carlos-acosta-and-andrew-polovin-still-pending/

ILLINOIS POLICY INSTITUTE
— AFTER 100 DAYS, TRYING TO MAKE SENSE OF JOHNSON’S PLANS FOR CHICAGO – Paul Vallas
https://www.illinoispolicy.org/vallas-after-100-days-trying-to-make-sense-of-johnsons-plans-for-chicago/

FROM NATIONAL CENTER-RIGHT LEANING SOURCES

WASHINGTON TIMES
— Trump repeats election claims, says he will be ‘proudly’ arrested in Georgia – Tom Howell Jr.
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2023/aug/23/donald-trump-repeats-election-claims-says-he-will-/

WASHINGTON FREE BEACON
— Law School Administrators Huddle To Circumvent Affirmative Action Ban – Aaron Sibarium
https://freebeacon.com/campus/law-school-administrators-huddle-to-circumvent-affirmative-action-ban/

AMERICAN WIRE
— Residents of affluent San Francisco neighborhood protest migrant relocation scheme at rowdy city council meeting – Terresa Monroe-Hamilton
https://americanwirenews.com/residents-of-affluent-san-fran-neighborhood-protest-migrant-relocation-scheme-at-rowdy-city-council-meeting/

BREITBART
— Democrats Complain About Cost of Illegal Immigration Under Biden: ‘It’s Just too Many People’ – JOHN BINDER
https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2023/08/22/democrats-complain-about-cost-of-illegal-immigration-under-biden-its-just-too-many-people/
— 2024 GOP Candidate Immigration Questionnaire: Hopefuls Explain Vision for Migration Policy Ahead of Debate – MATTHEW BOYLE and NEIL MUNRO
https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2023/08/22/exclusive-2024-gop-candidate-immigration-questionnaire-hopefuls-explain-vision-for-migration-policy-ahead-of-debate/

CHRISTIAN POST
— Chicago community leaders urge daytime ceasefire amid increasing gang violence. – Samantha Kamman
https://www.christianpost.com/news/chicago-lawmaker-urges-daytime-gun-ceasefire-amid-rising-gang-violence.html

CREATORS SYNDICATE
— Climate Brainwashing – Betsy McCaughey
https://www.creators.com/read/betsy-mccaughey

DAILY CALLER
— Pro-Trump PAC Trolls GOP Rivals With ‘Vice Presidential Debate’ Website
https://dailycaller.com/2023/08/22/trump-pac-trolls-gop-rivals-website/

DAILY SIGNAL
— Biden Pushes These 4 Woke Military Officers for Promotion as Sen. Tuberville Holds Firm – Fred Lucas
https://www.dailysignal.com/2023/08/22/biden-pushes-these-4-woke-military-officers-for-promotion-as-sen-tuberville-holds-firm/

FEDERALIST
— Pritzker Welcomes Hostile Foreign Spies Into Illinois’ Police Force – MICHAEL LUCCI
https://thefederalist.com/2023/08/22/gov-j-b-pritzker-welcomes-hostile-foreign-spies-into-illinois-police-force/

FOX NEWS
— Homer Community Consolidated School District 33C teacher fired after parents erupt over social media posts featuring ‘Satan worship,’ ‘psychosis.’ The Illinois grade school art teacher said on social media he’d been ‘violent’ during ‘psychosis and mania’ episodes. – Emma Colton
https://www.foxnews.com/us/chicago-area-teacher-fired-parents-erupt-social-media-posts-featuring-satan-worship-psychosis

HERITAGE FOUNDATION
— Here’s How Biden Administration Is Evading SCOTUS’ Affirmative Action Ban – Jonathan Butcher
https://www.heritage.org/education/commentary/heres-how-biden-admin-evading-scotus-affirmative-action-ban

MRC TV
— Encounters With Chinese Illegal Aliens Up 826% At the Southwest Border – BRITTANY M. HUGHES
https://www.mrctv.org/blog/encounters-chinese-illegal-aliens-826-southwest-border

NEW AMERICAN
— Impeach Biden on His Immigration Policies – R. Cort Kirkwood
https://thenewamerican.com/print/impeach-biden-on-his-immigration-policies/

NEWS BUSTERS
— CBS Declares Border Crisis ‘Out of Control,’ Hurting ‘Big Cities’ Now – Nicholas Fondacaro
https://www.newsbusters.org/blogs/nb/nicholas-fondacaro/2023/08/22/cbs-declares-border-crisis-out-control-hurting-big-cities

TOWNHALL
— Majority of New Yorkers Disapprove of Illegal Immigrant Influx and Democrats’ Response – Madeline Leesman
https://townhall.com/tipsheet/madelineleesman/2023/08/22/migrant-crisis-poll-n2627347

FROM NATIONAL CENTER-LEFT LEANING SOURCES

THE HILL
— Democrats say “Trump, Tucker Carlson to release interview as debate begins on Fox News.”
https://thehill.com/homenews/campaign/4166135-trump-tucker-carlson-interview-debate-begins-fox-news/

NBC NEWS
— Democrats acknowledge that “Biden administration is turning a lower percentage of border-crossing migrants back into Mexico.”
https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/immigration/biden-lower-percentage-border-crossing-migrants-mexico-rcna100966

CBS LOS ANGELES
— Anti-conservatives ever-increasingly promote more LGBTQ.
https://www.cbsnews.com/losangeles/news/who-are-the-people-behind-leave-our-kids-alone-and-why-do-they-want-to-limit-lgbtq-education/

NEWSWEEK
— ‘Systemic Racism’ Isn’t Holding Black People Back. Fatherlessness Is – LARRY ELDER
https://www.newsweek.com/larry-elder-systemic-racism-isnt-holding-black-people-back-fatherlessness-opinion-1821714
— Anti-conservatives ever-increasingly promote more LGBTQ.
https://www.newsweek.com/former-republican-congresswoman-gop-needs-lgbtq-1821713

YAHOO NEWS
— Democrats say Kinzinger says Trump is skipping Wednesday’s GOP primary debate in part because he’s afraid of going up against Christie.
https://www.yahoo.com/news/adam-kinzinger-names-gop-rival-115113816.html

NEW YORK TIMES
— FRONT PAGE: Democrats ask “With Their Odds for ’24 Slim, Why Run?” and answer “Consolation Prizes.”
https://www.nytimes.com/2023/08/22/us/politics/republican-2024-longshots-debate.html
— FRONT PAGE: Democrats say “Minimum Wage Isn’t Enough to Lure Workers.” I worked for the minimum wage 1964-1966. My critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes have always used that against me. They hint/imply/argue/shout that only losers work for the minimum wage.

NEW YORK DAILY NEWS
— Adams resumes demand that Biden expedite migrant work permits, points to Israel as an example.
https://www.nydailynews.com/news/politics/new-york-elections-government/ny-mayor-adams-israel-trip-migrants-work-authorization-biden-20230822-rm2e5tiokvdcnhafxceml54jry-story.html

USA TODAY
— Democrats say “‘Loyalty pledge’ for Republican debate has candidates vowing fealty to a criminal defendant.” Republican precinct committeemen/captains are required to support in general elections those candidates who win Republican primary elections.
https://www.usatoday.com/story/opinion/columnist/2023/08/22/republican-debate-candidates-sign-loyalty-pledge-trump-insult-voters/70645358007/

WASHINGTON PRESS
— Democrats ask “How many Republicans have gone Never-Trump?” Who are the biggest Never-Trumps in your municipality, in your township, and in your county? I should write a book about the biggest Never-Trumps in Wheaton, in Milton Township, and in DuPage County. I would focus on a) those who almost succeeded in stopping me from reporting on the recent DeSantis event in Elmhurst and b) who ended my role as the Republican fundraiser for Wheaton Independence Day parades and fireworks in 2021.)
https://washingtonpress.com/2023/07/31/poll-problems-how-many-republicans-have-gone-never-trump/

WALL STREET JOURNAL
— Activist Behind Supreme Court Affirmative Action Cases Is Now Suing Law Firms. Ed Blum’s organization accuses firms offering fellowships for diverse candidates of racial discrimination against straight, white men. – Douglas Belkin and Erin Mulvaney
https://www.wsj.com/us-news/edward-blum-lawsuits-affirmativeaction-law-firms-b8871ab1

FAST COMPANY
— Democrats ever-increasingly make it clear that they reject the Supreme Court Affirmative Action decision.
https://www.fastcompany.com/90935178/dei-work-is-not-done-heres-how-leaders-can-adapt-their-strategies-post-affirmative-action

GOVERNING
— Democrats acknowledge that “Chicago School Lacks Language Support, Turns Migrant Children Away.” Democrats ever-increasingly encourage more illegal immigration.
https://www.governing.com/education/chicago-school-lacks-language-support-turns-migrant-children-away

July 1, 2023 OVERFLOW

NPR & CNBC & WASHINGTON POST & THE HILL & BLOOMBERG & FORBES & MSNBC & HUFFINGTON POST & WALL STREET JOURNAL
— Democrats ever-increasingly promote more LGBTQ.

https://www.npr.org/2023/06/30/1182121291/colorado-supreme-court-same-sex-marriage-decision
https://www.npr.org/2023/06/29/1185045195/scotus-allows-refusal-of-lgbtq-couples-reinstates-student-debt
https://www.cnbc.com/2023/06/30/unique-challenges-to-lgbtq-peoples-finances.html
https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2023/06/30/republicans-pride-month-lgbtq/
https://thehill.com/homenews/campaign/4076798-will-hurd-comments-supreme-court-ruling-on-lgbtq-website-case/
https://thehill.com/homenews/lgbtq/4074844-bidens-promise-to-safeguard-gender-affirming-care-falls-short/
https://thehill.com/homenews/lgbtq/4074797-five-lawmakers-to-watch-in-the-fight-for-lgbtq-equality/
https://thehill.com/regulation/court-battles/4076350-sotomayor-warns-lgbtq-wedding-website-case-could-open-door-to-racial-discrimination/
https://thehill.com/homenews/administration/4076060-biden-deeply-concerned-supreme-court-ruling-could-lead-to-more-discrimination-against-lgbtq-community/
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2023-06-30/biden-fears-court-ruling-will-spur-anti-lgbtq-discrimination#xj4y7vzkg
https://www.forbes.com/sites/benjaminadams/2023/06/30/supporting-lgbtq-youth-when-it-counts-fuels-tempo-crackers-pride-merch/
https://www.forbes.com/sites/conormurray/2023/06/30/heres-how-supreme-courts-rejection-of-anti-discrimination-law-may-impact-lgbtq-people/
https://www.msnbc.com/inside-with-jen-psaki/watch/president-of-glaad-fundamentally-americans-believe-lgbtq-people-should-have-equal-rights-186103365521
https://www.huffpost.com/entry/republican-group-ron-desantis-anti-lgbtq_n_649fb39fe4b0dcb22c4581fc
https://www.wsj.com/articles/supreme-court-rules-web-designer-can-refuse-work-on-same-sex-wedding-announcements-f1e55d02

YAHOO
— Democrats say “U.S. Supreme Court to consider scope of workplace bias law.” I should write a book about the many adverse actions that my Democrat superiors in the federal government took against me and why they did that.
https://finance.yahoo.com/news/u-supreme-court-consider-scope-174253010.html

NEW YORK TIMES & WASHINGTON POST
— GAO hired me in 1980, IRS in 1971, and the Post Office in 1966 only because those agencies could not find a qualified Democrat, minority, female, younger person, veteran, non-Protestant, non-German American, and/or someone whose ancestor had not been in America for a long time who would take the job.
https://www.nytimes.com/2023/06/30/business/economy/hiring-affirmative-action.html
https://www.nytimes.com/2023/06/30/opinion/letters/supreme-court-affirmative-action.html
https://www.nytimes.com/2023/06/30/opinion/affirmative-action-supreme-court-repeal.html
https://www.nytimes.com/2023/06/30/us/politics/affirmative-action-college-admissions-supreme-court.html
https://www.washingtonpost.com/education/2023/06/30/biden-colleges-diversity-education-department/

WALL STREET JOURNAL & BLOOMBERG & BARRON’S
— Affirmative Action (AA) is political affiliation discrimination, reverse discrimination, age discrimination, religious discrimination, and national origin discrimination. I should write a book about that. Democrats ever-increasingly use AA to get rid of Republicans who are conservative, White, male, older, Protestant, German American, and/or those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.
https://www.wsj.com/articles/where-affirmative-action-succeededand-where-it-fell-short-31a8c84f
https://www.bloomberg.com/opinion/articles/2023-06-30/supreme-court-s-affirmative-action-ruling-shows-equality-for-all-is-a-myth
https://news.bloomberglaw.com/health-law-and-business/affirmative-action-ruling-sets-up-clash-over-workplace-diversity
https://www.barrons.com/articles/companies-stick-to-workplace-diversity-despite-end-of-affirmative-action-9d16ba66

FORBES & FORTUNE
— I should write a book about my critics/opponents whose parents have/had lots of money and who promote Affirmative Action (AA). I would focus on the aforesaid who have never had to pay the price of AA. I would focus on the aforesaid who have/had lots of religious, government, political, and/or financial clout in Wheaton, Milton Township, DuPage County, and Illinois. I would focus on the aforesaid who have taken the most/biggest adverse actions against me to curry favor with those who do not share my demographics.
https://www.forbes.com/sites/johnhyatt/2023/06/30/private-equity-billionaire-robert-smith-denounces-supreme-courts-affirmative-action-decision/?sh=55dcc6bc3b82
https://www.forbes.com/sites/marybethgasman/2023/06/30/higher-education-leaders-respond-to-courts-affirmative-action-ruling/
https://www.forbes.com/sites/lucielapovsky/2023/06/30/courts-affirmative-action-decision-and–inconsistency-of-military-academies-carve-out/
https://fortune.com/2023/06/30/major-companies-ceos-react-supreme-court-affrmative-action-decision-microsoft-salesforce-gm-hp/
https://fortune.com/2023/06/30/affirmative-action-end-holistic-admissions-can-still-allow-higher-education-to-better-reflect-society-supreme-court-politics-universities/
https://fortune.com/2023/06/30/how-the-supreme-courts-gutting-of-affirmative-action-will-roll-back-progress-on-workplace-diversity/

NEW YORKER
— Democrats say “Why the Champions of Affirmative Action Had to Leave Asian Americans Behind.”
https://www.newyorker.com/news/our-columnists/why-the-champions-of-affirmative-action-had-to-leave-asian-americans-behind

NPR & PBS & POLITICO
— To get more votes from minorities and from females, Democrats ever-increasingly shout at them that they continue to need Affirmative Action to overcome continuing Republican discrimination against them. I should write a book about the tremendous preference a) that my Democrat superiors in the federal government gave them and b) that the following continue to give them: a) leaders of the Illinois Republican Party, DuPage County Republican Central Committee, and Milton Township Republican Organization and b) Republican leaders of Illinois, DuPage County, Milton Township, and Wheaton. I would focus on those leaders who have taken the most/biggest adverse actions against me to curry favor with those who do not share my demographics.
https://www.npr.org/2023/06/30/1185204304/affirmative-action-work-programs-supreme-court
https://www.npr.org/2023/06/30/1185266329/justices-ban-affirmative-action-in-college-admissions-whats-it-mean-for-the-futu
https://www.npr.org/2023/06/30/1185266385/supreme-court-overturns-legal-precedent-on-college-affirmative-action-programs
https://www.pbs.org/weta/washingtonweek/video/2023/06/the-consequences-of-the-supreme-courts-affirmative-action-ruling
https://www.politico.com/news/2023/06/30/affirmative-action-supreme-court-2024-election-00104416

June 16, 2023

FROM ILLINOIS CENTER-LEFT LEANING SOURCES

ABC7
— Democrats ever-increasingly promote more illegal immigration.
https://abc7chicago.com/daca-meaning-news-2023-renewal/13387386/

NBC5
— Democrats ever-increasingly use Juneteenth to promote more hatred against Republicans. But then again, Democrats ever-increasingly use everything to promote more hatred against Republicans.
https://www.nbcchicago.com/top-videos-home/juneteenth-celebrations-planned-throughout-chicago-over-weekend/3162510/

FOX32
— Democrats say “Chicago activists raise questions about safety, health of migrants.” Democrats ever-increasingly promote more illegal immigration.
https://www.fox32chicago.com/news/chicago-activists-raise-concern-for-migrant-health-safety
— Democrats say “60 outreach workers, case managers join efforts to disrupt violence in Chicago.” The Democrat Party platform ever-increasingly promotes more poverty and crime.
https://www.fox32chicago.com/news/60-outreach-workers-case-managers-join-efforts-to-disrupt-violence-in-chicago

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— The city won’t address crime as long as CTU stands in the way of making education about children – Paul Vallas
https://www.chicagotribune.com/opinion/commentary/ct-opinion-ctu-enrollment-strike-power-funding-chicago-crime-20230615-7xu7zxslrzdwze3pmivg6fo5j4-story.html
— Democrats ever-increasingly promote more illegal immigration.
https://www.chicagotribune.com/opinion/commentary/ct-opinion-daca-anniversary-dreamers-education-work-20230615-3ye2kc7iubgm7n7ywgflesj5em-story.html
— Democrats ever-increasingly promote more LGBTQ.
https://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/elgin-courier-news/ct-ecn-elgin-pride-flag-request-st-0616-20230615-24xyvo47efbepaaediaub5xtny-story.html

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— Democrats say “Are guaranteed-income programs working? Thousands of Chicago and Cook County residents got $500 a month the past year. They say the money provided a cushion but wasn’t enough to help them get ahead.” What did you do to get ahead? I did yard work and delivered newspapers in Crete 1962-1964; washed dishes in Chicago Heights 1964-1966; cleaned golf shoes in Flossmoor and chipped slag and pumped gasoline in South Chicago Heights in 1966; delivered mail in Park Forest 1966-1969; worked on an automobile assembly line in Belvidere and as a security guard in DeKalb in 1970, sold tires, automotive services, and major appliances in Chicago Heights 1970-1971, pumped gasoline in Chicago Heights 1971-1972, collected delinquent taxes in Chicagoland 1971-1980, and audited federal agencies 1980-1997. I earned four job-related college degrees, six job-related professional certifications, and a job-related professional license.
https://chicago.suntimes.com/2023/6/16/23751359/guaranteed-income-wage-gap-promise-equity-chicago-cook-county

DAILY HERALD
— Democrats say “In Miami, Trump’s ardent backers are a sign of the city’s rightward shift.” In what direction is your municipality shifting and why?
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20230613/in-miami-trumps-ardent-backers-are-a-sign-of-the-citys-rightward-shift
— Democrats say “Election, budget accountability problems stem from DuPage clerk, not the office.” Elections in DuPage County are not run jointly by Democrats and Republicans. They are run by Democrats.
https://www.dailyherald.com/discuss/20230615/daily-herald-opinion-election-budget-accountability-problems-stem-from-dupage-clerk-not-the-office
— Democrats ever-increasingly promote more LGBTQ.
https://www.dailyherald.com/discuss/20230616/daily-herald-opinion-illinois-takes-swipe-at-censorship-in-libraries

CRAIN’S CHICAGO BUSINESS
— Democrats ever-increasingly run Illinois. Consequently, “Illinois ranks lowest of all states on racial equity.”
https://www.chicagobusiness.com/economy/illinois-has-lowest-racial-equity-us-wallethub-study

SPRINGFIELD STATE JOURNAL REGISTER
— Democrats ever-increasingly use Juneteenth to promote more hatred against Republicans. But then again, Democrats ever-increasingly use everything to promote more hatred against Republicans.
https://www.sj-r.com/story/news/2023/06/16/juneteenth-2023-federal-holiday-meaning-celebration-events-emancipation-slavery-freedom-day/70327077007/

QUAD CITY TIMES
— Democrats ever-increasingly demand that employers pay a “living wage.” A “living wage” is far more than a minimum wage. Minimum wage jobs are for those who have little or no job skills or work experience – typically teenagers. Why should employers be expected/forced to pay a “living age” to anyone who has little or no job skills or work experience? Back in the “good old days,” I earned the minimum wage ($12.05/hour in today’s dollars) while I washed dishes in the basement of the S.S. Kresge in Chicago Heights and lived with my parents in Crete and attended Crete-Monee High School. With the money that I earned, I bought a new 1966 Pontiac Tempest Sprint in May of 1966 that I used to get to/from my parents’ home and a) jobs cleaning golf shoes in Flossmoor and chipping slag and pumping gasoline in Chicago Heights during the summer of 1966, b) my job delivering mail for the Park Forest Post Office 1966-1967, and c) classes at UIC 1966-1967. I sold it in December of 1967 and bought a new 1968 Oldsmobile 442.
https://qctimes.com/news/state-and-regional/what-does-it-take-to-afford-housing-in-chicago-new-report-finds-wages-still-lagging/article_608d6b75-baf5-5d84-b771-fb63fd1a2638.html

BLOCK CLUB CHICAGO
— How strongly does your church promote LGBTQ? I should write a book about those who paint themselves as being religious, who promote LGBTQ, and who have taken the most/biggest adverse actions against me because I do not promote LGBTQ.
https://blockclubchicago.org/2023/06/14/chicago-archbishop-blase-cupich-set-to-lead-mass-for-lgbtq-catholics-this-weekend/
— Democrats ever-increasingly use Juneteenth to promote more hatred against Republicans. But then again, Democrats ever-increasingly use everything to promote more hatred against Republicans.
https://blockclubchicago.org/2023/06/15/50-ways-to-celebrate-juneteenth-in-chicago-barbecues-parades-resource-fairs-and-more/
— Democrats ever-increasingly promote more LGBTQ.
https://blockclubchicago.org/2023/06/15/chicagos-lesbian-bars-vanished-for-years-but-sapphic-spaces-are-making-a-comeback/

POLITICO ILLINOIS
— Concerns of pre-slating sexism – SHIA KAPOS (COMMENT: Why don’t Republican county party organizations in Illinois have slating meetings like the Democrats have? Who will the Republican candidates be for Auditor, Clerk of the Court, and Recorder of Deeds in DuPage County? Who will the Republican candidates be for DuPage County Board seats and for DuPage County Forest Preserve seats?)
https://www.politico.com/newsletters/illinois-playbook/2023/06/16/concerns-of-pre-slating-sexism-00102383
(FROM THE ARTICLE: Alarm bells were raised at the pre-slating meeting Thursday for the Cook County Democratic Party, where wanna-be candidates for 2024 made a pitch for endorsements. This is a get-to-know-you meeting before official slating in August. Judicial candidates starred in Thursday’s pre-slating. Today, candidates for county offices and the water board will make their case. More on that below. Serious concerns: During Thursday’s presentation, Maggie O’Keefe, the committeewoman for the 40th Ward, called out the Illinois State Bar Association for not recommending more women of color. O’Keefe had expressed similar concerns ahead of the 2022 primary.)

CAPITOL FAX
— Democrats say “Morning briefing.”
https://capitolfax.com/2023/06/16/isabel%e2%80%99s-morning-briefing-91/
— Democrats say “Afternoon roundup.”
https://capitolfax.com/2023/06/15/afternoon-roundup-105/
— Democrats say “Morning briefing

.”
https://capitolfax.com/2023/06/15/isabel%e2%80%99s-morning-briefing-90/

FROM ILLINOIS CENTER-RIGHT LEANING SOURCES

WIREPOINTS
— Dear Illinois leaders, please explain the state’s dead last ranking on racial equality – Mark Glennon (COMMENT: Even though Democrats run everything in Illinois, Democrats blame all of Illinois’ problems on Republicans. It is called scapegoating.)
https://wirepoints.org/dear-illinois-leaders-please-explain-the-states-dead-last-ranking-on-racial-equality-wirepoints/
— Chicago crime continues its massive growth. The 40% increase so far this year is on top of the 40% increase in 2022.
https://wirepoints.org/chicago-crime-continues-its-massive-growth-the-40-increase-so-far-this-year-is-on-top-of-the-40-increase-in-2022-wirepoints-joins-will-stephens-on-wxan/

CENTER SQUARE ILLINOIS
— Despite rising crime, Chicago mayor says public safety efforts are ‘paying dividends’ – Andrew Hensel
https://www.thecentersquare.com/illinois/article_18b23f7e-0bae-11ee-89a8-0f57c7bf8553.html
— Illinois agency hosting closed event titled ‘Dispelling Myths Around Gender-Affirming Care for Youth’ – Greg Bishop
https://www.thecentersquare.com/illinois/article_633b1d1c-0bbe-11ee-94b1-53866a719310.html

DUPAGE POLICY JOURNAL
— ‘Unfortunately, I could not support the budget’ – Seth Lewis
https://dupagepolicyjournal.com/stories/643898412-lewis-unfortunately-i-could-not-support-the-budget

SOUTHEAST ILLINOIS NEWS
— Bailey: ‘I am resolved more than ever that President Trump must be elected as our next president’
https://seillinoisnews.com/stories/644283637-bailey-i-am-resolved-more-than-ever-that-president-trump-must-be-elected-as-our-next-president

BREAKTHROUGH IDEAS
— Wheaton, Illinois Park District Sexually Integrates Locker Rooms – Jeanne Ives (COMMENT: Since 2021, the Wheaton Park District has stopped me from serving as the Republican fundraiser for Wheaton Independence Day parades and fireworks, a role that I had since 2005.)
https://www.breakthrough-ideas.com/post/wheaton-illinois-park-district-sexually-integrates-locker-rooms

MCHENRY COUNTY BLOG
— Lauzen Issues Invitation to Saturday Fundraiser
https://mchenrycountyblog.com/2023/06/15/lauzen-issues-invitation-to-saturday-fundraiser/
— Ugaste on Latest Legislative Corruption Trial
https://mchenrycountyblog.com/2023/06/15/ugaste-on-latest-legislative-corruption-trial/
— 708 Mental Health Board Requesting $2.5 Million Tax Hike
https://mchenrycountyblog.com/2023/06/15/708-mental-health-board-requesting-2-5-million-tax-hike/
— Rainbow Bunting on Crystal Lake Civic Center
https://mchenrycountyblog.com/2023/06/15/message-of-the-day-bunting/
— Hi Ho, Hi Ho, It’s Off to Jail He Goes after Conviction of Trying to Bribe Two Democratic Party Legislators
https://mchenrycountyblog.com/2023/06/15/hi-ho-hi-ho-its-off-to-jail-he-goes-after-conviction-of-trying-to-bribe-two-democratic-party-legislators/
— Bud Light Now Number Two
https://mchenrycountyblog.com/2023/06/15/bud-light-now-number-two/
— David Lindner Issues Bill for Investigating Former Algonquin Township Road Commissioner Andrew Gasser with No Dates for Services Rendered
https://mchenrycountyblog.com/2023/06/15/david-lindner-issues-bill-for-investigating-former-algonquin-township-road-commissioner-andrew-gasser-with-no-dates-for-services-rendered/
— Democrats’ Attack on Homelessness, Chief Homelessness Officer Appointed
https://mchenrycountyblog.com/2023/06/15/democrats-attack-on-homelessness-chief-homelessness-officer-appointed/
— Even the Poor Are Leaving Illinois
https://mchenrycountyblog.com/2023/06/16/even-the-poor-are-leaving-illinois/

ILLINOIS POLICY INSTITUTE

— NEW ILLINOIS LAW ALLOWS 10 PAID DAYS OFF FROM TEACHING FOR UNION WORK – Dylan Sharkey
https://www.illinoispolicy.org/new-illinois-law-allows-10-paid-days-off-from-teaching-for-union-work/
— ILLINOIS’ PENSION BONANZA: INVEST $166K, TAKE HOME $5.5M – Patrick Andriesen
https://www.illinoispolicy.org/illinois-pension-bonanza-invest-166k-take-home-5-5m/

ILLINOIS REVIEW
— 30 Organizations Across Illinois Representing Over 80,000 Grassroots Activists Sign an Open Letter of “No Confidence” in IL GOP Chair Don Tracy’s Leadership (COMMENT: In 2007, to vote me off the Illinois Center Right Coalition Steering Committee, my critics/opponents concocted phony grassroot organizations across Illinois and had their phony chairmen run against me. I should write a book about that.)
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2023/06/ir-exclusive-30-organizations-across-illinois-representing-over-80000-grassroots-activists-sign-an-open-letter-of-no-confidence-in-il-gop-chair-don-tracys-leadership.html

FROM NATIONAL CENTER-RIGHT LEANING SOURCES

WASHINGTON EXAMINER
— Get ready for the lies about affirmative action – Ian Kingsbury (COMMENT: Democrats and RINOs use Affirmative Action (AA) to get rid of Republicans. I should write a book about how my Democrat superiors in the federal government used AA to waste my career and to force me to take their early retirement “offer” in 1997 when I was 49 years old so that they could give my job and my preferred corner office to my Black subordinate, which is exactly what they did. I should write a book about my RINO leaders in Illinois Republican Party, DuPage County Republican Central Committee, and Milton Township Republican Organization have used AA since 2000 to make many/big adverse actions against me so that could advance minorities, females, and younger people over me, which is exactly what they did.)
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/restoring-america/equality-not-elitism/get-ready-for-the-lies-about-affirmative-action

NEW YORK POST
— Obama bashes Nikki Haley and Tim Scott on race relations: ‘Long list of minority candidates in GOP who say everything is great’ – Ryan King
https://nypost.com/2023/06/15/obama-bashes-nikki-haley-and-tim-scott-on-race-relations-long-list-of-minority-candidates-in-gop-who-say-everything-is-great/
— BLM support plunges to new low, majority say it has not helped black people’s lives – Lee Brown
https://nypost.com/2023/06/15/blm-support-plunges-to-new-low-sharply-divides-nation-poll/

AMERICAN GREATNESS
— Homeland Committee Chairman: China Likely Sending Military Personnel Into U.S. – Eric Lendrum
https://amgreatness.com/2023/06/15/homeland-committee-chairman-china-likely-sending-military-personnel-into-u-s/

AMERICAN THINKER
— New York Mayor Eric Adams perfectly illustrates ‘progressive’ hypocrisy, fraudulence – Eric Utter
https://www.americanthinker.com/blog/2023/06/new_york_mayor_eric_adams_perfectly_illustrates_progressive_hypocrisy_fraudulence_.html
— Twenty Republicans Save Adam Schiff from Censure – Rajan Laad
https://www.americanthinker.com/articles/2023/06/twenty_republicans_save_adam_schiff_from_censure_.html

BREITBART
— House GOP Report: Illegal Aliens Costing American Hospitals Billions in Unpaid Medical Bills – JOHN BINDER (COMMENT: How many millions of dollars are the hospitals near you spending on illegals?)
https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2023/06/15/house-gop-report-illegal-aliens-costing-american-hospitals-billions-in-unpaid-medical-billshouse-homeland-report-hospitals-illegal-aliens/
— Biden to Boost Migrant Child Trafficking by Ending DNA Testing at Southern Border – JOHN BINDER
https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2023/06/15/expert-witness-biden-to-boost-migrant-child-trafficking-by-ending-dna-testing-at-southern-border/

DAILY WIRE
— Mayorkas Releasing Chinese Nationals With Ties To CCP Into U.S. – Leif Le Mahieu (COMMENT: Democrats and RINOs ever-increasingly a) glorify and praise illegals and b) encourage them to come to America illegally and to stay in America illegally.)
https://www.dailywire.com/news/mayorkas-releasing-chinese-nationals-with-ties-to-ccp-into-u-s-house-republican-says

FEDERATION FOR AMERICAN IMMIGRATION REFORM
— House Homeland Security Committee Highlights Mayorkas’ Dereliction of Duty – Joe Chatham (COMMENT: My Republican U.S. Senators and my Republican U.S. Representatives have ether a) rejected the equal opportunity (no race or gender based preference giving) plank in the Republican Party platform or b) done little or nothing to defend or advance that plank. I should write a book about that.)
https://www.fairus.org/blog/2023/06/15/house-homeland-security-committee-highlights-mayorkas-dereliction-duty

FIRST
— GOP Unveils ‘One Flag For All Act’ to Ban Feds From Flying Non-US Flags (COMMENT: Democrats and RINOs ever-increasingly a) run America and b) use LGBTQ to get rid of Republicans.)
https://www.thefirsttv.com/pride-implodes-gop-unveils-one-flag-for-all-act-to-ban-feds-from-flying-non-us-flags/

NATIONAL REVIEW
— The Illinois ‘Library Bill of Rights’ Goes Too Far – ALEXANDER HUGHES (COMMENT: Ever-increasingly to raise your child in Illinois is to make your child a “good little socialist Democrat,” that is, to make your child a sexually active LGBTQer who despises/hates those who are heterosexual, conservative, Republican, American, White, male, older, non-poor, in a traditional marriage, Christian, Protestant, Italian American, German American, and/or those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.)
https://www.nationalreview.com/corner/the-library-bill-of-rights-goes-too-far/
— Trump Raises $7 Million since Classified-Documents Indictment – JEFF ZYMERI
https://www.nationalreview.com/news/trump-raises-7-million-since-classified-documents-indictment/

FROM NATIONAL CENTER-LEFT LEANING SOURCES

THE HILL
— Democrats ever-increasingly crow about their success in forcing LGBTQ on everyone.
https://thehill.com/changing-america/respect/equality/4052176-states-with-more-lgbtq-people-have-better-economic-growth/

NEW YORK TIMES
— Hate-filled Republican-hating Republican-haters say “How Conservatives Went From Demonizing Muslims to Wooing Them.”
https://www.nytimes.com/2023/06/16/opinion/conservatives-muslims-lgbtq.html

ABC LOS ANGELES
— Democrats ever-increasingly promote more illegal immigration.
https://abc7.com/texas-greg-abbott-buses-migrants-los-angeles/13387074/

USA TODAY
— Democrats ever-increasingly demand that Twitter do more to promote LGBTQ.
https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2023/06/16/glaad-social-media-safety-index-report-platforms/70328237007/
— Democrats ever-increasingly promote LGBTQ.
https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2023/06/15/lgbtq-earn-it-act-risks-online/70247956007/
https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/2023/06/13/ivf-cost-higher-for-lgbtq-couples/11135417002/
— Democrats ever-increasingly use Affirmative Action to get rid of Republicans.
https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/education/2023/06/15/supreme-court-affirmative-action-ruling-widen-racial-gap/70289403007/
— FRONT PAGE WITH BIG PICTURE: Democrats ever-increasingly a) run America and b) do everything that they can to make minorities hate Republicans.
https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2023/06/15/racial-equality-unites-us-how-to-get-there-divides-us-poll/70313822007/

JD SUPRA
— Chicago Democrats ever-increasingly make not having a criminal record worthless.
https://www.jdsupra.com/legalnews/chicago-releases-new-expanded-1553142/

February 6, 2023

ABC7
— Chicago shootings: 19 shot, 3 fatally, in weekend gun violence across city
https://abc7chicago.com/chicago-shootings-this-weekend-today-police/12776383/

FOX32
— COMMENT: Democrats crow that “Lemont Mayor John Egofske named to replace State Rep. Jim Durkin in 82nd District.” Durkin wanted Egofske.
https://www.fox32chicago.com/news/lemont-mayor-john-egofske-named-to-replace-state-rep-jim-durkin-in-82nd-district
(FROM THE ARTICLE: Durkin retired in January. Durkin announced after November’s election that he would be resigning from his leadership post. He said at the time that if Republicans continued to follow Former President Donald Trump, they would continue to lose. “As long as we continue to say that we are the party of Trump and that we have to abide by the party principles in the platform, 100% we’re gonna continue down this path of losing,” Durkin said.)

WGN9
— COMMENT: Democrats say “Illinois school districts battle for dollars to meet demands of migrant students.”
https://wgntv.com/news/wgn-investigates/illinois-school-districts-battle-for-dollars-to-meet-demands-of-migrant-students/

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— COMMENT: Illinois Democrats crow that “Lemont Mayor John Egofske chosen to replace Republican Jim Durkin in state House.” How will Egofske respond to ever-increasing pressure from hate-filled conservative-hating leaders of the Illinois Republican Party (IRP) a) to officially abolish the individual responsibility, traditional marriage/family, right to life, immigration, Second Amendment, illegal drugs, equal opportunity (no race or gender based preference giving), and other planks in the Republican Party platform, b) to officially banish conservatives from the IRP, and c) to officially dissolve the IRP?
https://chicago.suntimes.com/2023/2/5/23587290/lemont-mayor-john-egofske-replace-republican-jim-durkin-in-state-house

DAILY HERALD
— COMMENT: Illinois Democrats crow that “Lemont mayor Egofske chosen to replace Durkin in state House.” How will Egofske respond to ever-increasing pressure from hate-filled conservative-hating leaders of the Illinois Republican Party (IRP) a) to officially abolish the individual responsibility, traditional marriage/family, right to life, immigration, Second Amendment, illegal drugs, equal opportunity (no race or gender based preference giving), and other planks in the Republican Party platform, b) to officially banish conservatives from the IRP, and c) to officially dissolve the IRP?
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20230205/lemont-mayor-egofske-chosen-to-replace-durkin-in-state-house
— COMMENT: Ever-increasingly, Democrats argue against the Second Amendment. Were it not for the Second Amendment, a) England would have invaded America in 1812, b) Mexico would have invaded America in 1846, c) Germany would have invaded America in 1917, d) Japan, Italy, and Germany would have invaded America in 1941, e) the Soviet Union would have invaded America in 1947, and f) Russia and China would have invaded America by now. Because Mexico and its allies work hand-in-hand with treasonous Democrats and treasonous RINOs and have not yet officially declared war on America, their invasion of America is ever-increasingly successful.
https://www.dailyherald.com/discuss/20230206/letter-militia-clause-is-key-to-amendment
— COMMENT: FRONT PAGE TOP OF FOLD WITH BIG PICTURES: Democrats say “Debuts, hot hybrids and electric trucks: What to look for at this year’s Chicago Auto Show.” I have attended Chicago Auto Shows since the 1960s. Sadly, every year, they are less enjoyable for me because fewer of the vehicles are what I am interested in: High performance gasoline-powered American nameplate cars. I bought a new 1966 Pontiac Tempest Sprint in 1966, a new 1968 Oldsmobile 442 in 1967, a new 1969 Dodge Charger SE in 1968, a new 1972 Chevrolet Corvette in 1971, a 1962 Chevrolet Impala SS collector car in 1989, a new 1990 Ford Thunderbird LX in 1989, a 1968 Dodge Charger R/T collector car in 1994, a new 1996 Ford Thunderbird LX in 1995, a new 2005 Corvette in 2005, 2003 Chevrolet Cavalier LS in 2010, a new 2013 Dodge Charger R/T in 2012, and a new 2016 Ford Mustang in 2016.
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20230206/debuts-hot-hybrids-and-electric-trucks-what-to-look-for-at-this-years-chicago-auto-show

SPRINGFIELD STATE JOURNAL REGISTER
— COMMENT: Democrats say “From repealing the weapons ban to no smoking here are five new bills lawmakers introduced.” Ever-increasingly, Illinois Democrats dominate Illinois and call those in Illinois who they cannot dominate “failed.”
https://www.sj-r.com/story/news/politics/state/2023/02/05/here-are-five-new-bills-proposed-in-the-illinois-general-assembly/69859918007/
(FROM THE ARTICLE: Weapons ban: House Bill 1564 Legal challenges to Illinois’ ban on the sale and purchase of assault-style weapons have mounted in recent weeks at the state and federal levels. The efforts have been led by Republicans, including three lawsuits from failed Attorney General candidate Thomas DeVore. Earlier this week, a split appellate court upheld a decision by an Effingham County judge to issue a temporary restraining order in favor of DeVore and the 886 plaintiffs he was representing. Through House Bill 1564, Republicans seek to repeal several provisions of the Protect Illinois Communities Act — signed into law as Public Act 102-1116 by Pritzker during the lame-duck session. Specifically, the bill from state Rep. Dave Severin, R-Benton, would remove the act’s language that prevents an individual’s ability to “knowingly possess an assault weapon, assault weapon attachment, .50 caliber rifle, or .50 caliber cartridge,” as of Jan. 1, 2024. It would also return the firearm restraining order to six months instead of the current one-year order created by PICA. Severin is joined by nine other GOP co-sponsors in opposition to the ban passed under House Bill 5471. “The people that I represent, and indeed the people of our entire region believe the firearms ban that Governor Pritzker signed is a direct attack on Second Amendment rights, and I agree,” Severin said in a statement. “I am a pro-2nd Amendment legislator and always have been. I filed this bill because I believe firmly that the firearms ban is unconstitutional and it should be repealed immediately.”

BELLEVILLE NEWS DEMOCRAT
— COMMENT: Democrats say “Downtown Belleville protester injured after truck tries to drive through march.”
https://www.yahoo.com/news/downtown-belleville-protester-injured-truck-201341605.html

NORTHWEST INDIANA TIMES
— Indiana again leads nation in steel production – Joseph S. Pete
https://www.nwitimes.com/business/local/indiana-again-leads-nation-in-steel-production/article_a93cb23d-eeb8-55c7-958b-9518cee5e9e2.html

25 NEWS NOW
— Livingston County Board Member Jason Bunting sworn in as State Representative for 106th House District
https://www.25newsnow.com/2023/02/05/livingston-county-board-member-sworn-state-representative-106th-house-district/

CITIES 92.9
— Bunting Elected State Representative for District 106 – Kevin Woodard
https://www.cities929.com/2023/02/05/bunting-elected-state-representative-for-district-106/

VANDALIA RADIO
— Rep Wilhour talks about widening divide between Northern & Downstate Illinois – Todd Stapleton (COMMENT: I live in Crete 1948-1972, University Park full-time 1972-1974, and University Park part-time 1974-1976.)
https://www.vandaliaradio.com/2023/02/06/rep-wilhour-talks-about-widening-divide-between-northern-downstate-illinois/

CENTER SQUARE ILLINOIS
— Curran resolution: Illinois’ income tax should remain flat – Glenn Minnnis
https://www.thecentersquare.com/illinois/curran-resolution-illinois-income-tax-should-remain-flat/article_5bfff3f0-a625-11ed-aadb-b729f7df5b94.html

CHICAGO CITY WIRE
— Illinois U.S. Rep Mike Quigley: “The IRS started the 2022 tax season with a backlog of about 11.5 million individual and business returns…” (COMMENT: Who do you know who has worked for IRS? I worked for IRS for almost 9 years, the last 5 1/2 years of which at the GS-12 Step 1-5 Levels, currently $92,279-$104,583/year. Who do you know who has audited IRS? I worked for GAO on audits of IRS for 3 years at the GS-13 Step 1-3 Levels, currently $109,732-$117,047/year.)
https://chicagocitywire.com/stories/639307323-illinois-u-s-rep-mike-quigley-the-irs-started-the-2022-tax-season-with-a-backlog-of-about-11-5-million-individual-and-business-returns

WIREPOINTS
— Illinois Representatives Garcia, Schakowsky and Kelly oppose House resolution rejecting socialism, bucking Dem majority – Mark Glennon
https://wirepoints.org/illinois-reps-garcia-schakowky-and-kelly-oppose-house-resolution-rejecting-socialism-bucking-dem-majority-wirepoints/

CAPITOL FAX
— COMMENT: Democrats say “Morning briefing.”
https://capitolfax.com/2023/02/06/isabel%e2%80%99s-morning-briefing-12/

WASHINGTON TIMES
— More than 500 candidates file for presidential run ahead of announcement season – Jennifer Harper
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2023/feb/5/inside-beltway-more-500-candidates-file-presidenti/
— McConnell: China made a ‘mockery of our airspace’ with spy balloon – Ramsey Touchberry
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2023/feb/5/mitch-mcconnell-china-made-mockery-our-airspace-sp/

WASHINGTON EXAMINER
— Koch network maneuvers to ‘turn the page’ on Trump in 2024 race – Ryan King
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/campaigns/gop-megadonors-dump-trump-2024

NEW YORK POST
— How conservatives can save Chicago and other high-crime blue cities – Daniel McCarthy
https://nypost.com/2023/02/05/how-conservatives-can-save-chicago-and-other-high-crime-blue-cities/

AMERICAN GREATNESS
— Peace Through Strength or Chaos Through Senility? The Chinese would not have been deploying spy balloons over U.S. nuclear installations if Donald Trump was still president. – Roger Kimball
https://amgreatness.com/2023/02/04/peace-through-strength-or-chaos-through-senility/
— Nearly Half of House Dems Refuse to Vote For Resolution Condemning the Horrors of Socialism – Debra Heine (COMMENT: Ever-increasingly, Democrats promote socialism.)
https://amgreatness.com/2023/02/02/nearly-half-of-house-dems-refuse-to-vote-for-resolution-condemning-the-horrors-of-socialism/

AMERICAN THINKER
— Gun Control Kills People – D. Parker (COMMENT: I should write a book about the following who have made it the most clear that they reject the Second Amendment plank in the Republican Party platform and who have done the most since 2000 to get rid of Republican Precinct Committeemen like me who support that plank: a) leaders of the Illinois Republican Party, DuPage County Republican Central Committee, and Milton Township Republican Organization, b) Republican candidates on ballots in my precinct and their major donors, political consultants, fundraisers, pollsters, campaign managers, campaign staff members, and campaign volunteers, c) Republican elected officials in Illinois, DuPage County, Milton Township, and Wheaton, d) conservative and religious leaders and activists in Illinois, DuPage County, Milton Township, and Wheaton, and e) those who I have sued.)
https://www.americanthinker.com/articles/2023/02/gun_control_kills_people.html

BREITBART
— COMMENT: Pot impairs your judgment. Pot pushers are overjoyed that “District Judge Finds Gun Ban for Marijuana Users Unconstitutional.” Expect that ever-increasingly, pot users will use firearms illegally. I should write a book about the following who have made it the most clear that they reject the illegal drugs plank in the Republican Party platform and who have done the most since 2000 to get rid of Republican Precinct Committeemen like me who support that plank: a) leaders of the Illinois Republican Party, DuPage County Republican Central Committee, and Milton Township Republican Organization, b) Republican candidates on ballots in my precinct and their major donors, political consultants, fundraisers, pollsters, campaign managers, campaign staff members, and campaign volunteers, c) Republican elected officials in Illinois, DuPage County, Milton Township, and Wheaton, d) conservative and religious leaders and activists in Illinois, DuPage County, Milton Township, and Wheaton, and e) those who I have sued.
https://www.breitbart.com/2nd-amendment/2023/02/05/district-judge-finds-gun-ban-marijuana-users-unconstitutional/

DAILY CALLER
— Highest Number of Americans In Four Decades Say They’re Financially Worse Off Under Biden’s Presidency – BRIANNA LYMAN
https://dailycaller.com/2023/02/05/highest-number-americans-in-four-decades-financially-worse-off-biden-presidency/

FEDERALIST
— San Diego Declares Housing A ‘Human Right’ Without A Plan To End Homelessness – CAITLYN AXE (COMMENT: What have you done to pay for your housing? I worked for Firestone Stores 1970-1972, IRS 1971-1980, and GAO 1980-1997.)
https://thefederalist.com/2023/02/03/san-diego-declares-housing-a-human-right-without-a-plan-to-end-homelessness/

LEGAL INSURRECTION
— Hillsdale College Sees 53% Increase in Applications as More People Reject Wokeness. – Mike LaChance
https://legalinsurrection.com/2023/02/hillsdale-college-sees-53-increase-in-applications-as-more-people-reject-wokeness/

NEW AMERICAN
— Best and Brightest? Coddled, Entitled, Drug-using Illegals Trash Once-trendy Hotel on Taxpayer’s Dime – Selwyn Duke
https://thenewamerican.com/best-and-brightest-coddled-entitled-drug-using-illegals-trash-once-trendy-hotel-on-taxpayers-dime/

NEWS BUSTERS
— Latino Media Cheer Biden Push To Make ‘Latino’ A Race In 2030 Census – Jorge Bonilla (COMMENT: Ever-increasingly, under the Democrats, White is the most hated race in America.)
https://www.newsbusters.org/blogs/latino/jorge-bonilla/2023/02/05/latino-media-cheer-biden-push-make-latino-race-2030-census

NEWSWEEK
— COMMENT: Second Amendment haters are mortified that U.S. House Republicans wear assault weapon lapel pins:
https://www.newsweek.com/house-republicans-criticized-assault-weapon-lapel-pins-1779035

TOWNHALL
— Florida Should Adopt Constitutional Carry Because It’s Mainstream – Gabriella Hoffman
https://townhall.com/columnists/gabriellahoffman/2023/02/06/florida-should-adopt-constitutional-carry-because-its-mainstream-n2619190
— Republican Rep. Mary Miller of Illinois plans to boycott President Biden’s State of the Union speech on Tuesday over the commander in chief’s track record of lying. – Leah Barkoukis
https://townhall.com/tipsheet/leahbarkoukis/2023/02/06/republican-lawmaker-to-boycott-sotu-n2619204

ABC NEWS
— COMMENT: Pot impairs your judgment. Pot pushers are overjoyed that “A federal judge in Oklahoma has ruled a federal law prohibiting people who use marijuana from owning firearms is unconstitutional.” Expect that ever-increasingly, pot users will use firearms illegally. I should write a book about the following who have made it the most clear that they reject the illegal drugs plank in the Republican Party platform and who have done the most since 2000 to get rid of Republican Precinct Committeemen like me who support that plank: a) leaders of the Illinois Republican Party, DuPage County Republican Central Committee, and Milton Township Republican Organization, b) Republican candidates on ballots in my precinct and their major donors, political consultants, fundraisers, pollsters, campaign managers, campaign staff members, and campaign volunteers, c) Republican elected officials in Illinois, DuPage County, Milton Township, and Wheaton, d) conservative and religious leaders and activists in Illinois, DuPage County, Milton Township, and Wheaton, and e) those who I have sued.
https://abcnews.go.com/US/wireStory/judge-banning-guns-marijuana-users-unconstitutional-96907061

CBS NEWS
— COMMENT: Democrats use Monterey Park to abolish the Second Amendment.
https://www.cbsnews.com/losangeles/news/monterey-park-mass-shooting-continues-to-spark-gun-control-debate/

NEW YORK TIMES
— FRONT PAGE TOP OF FOLD: COMMENT: Democrats say “Taking Aim at Trump, Koch Network Will Back G.O.P. Primary Candidates. The move by the alliance of conservative donors could provide an enormous boost to a Republican alternative to the former president.”
https://www.nytimes.com/2023/02/05/us/politics/koch-donors-trump-campaign-finance.html
— COMMENT: Russia would be much more successful with its invasion of Ukraine if it had done what Mexico and its allies have been doing for decades against America: a) cut deals with treasonous Democrats and with treasonous RINOs and b) ever-increasingly illegally send into America more and more and more citizens of Mexico and its allies. How soon will Mexico and its allies have enough votes a) to abolish the Constitution and b) to officially surrender America to Mexico and to its allies?
https://www.nytimes.com/2023/02/05/opinion/ukraine-war-putin.html

LOS ANGELES TIMES
— COMMENT: Democrats say Susan Shelley says “Gavin Newsom’s anti-Second Amendment rhetoric is career suicide for a wannabe president.” I should write a book about the following who have made it the most clear that they reject the Second Amendment plank in the Republican Party platform and who have done the most since 2000 to get rid of Republican Precinct Committeemen like me who support that plank: a) leaders of the Illinois Republican Party, DuPage County Republican Central Committee, and Milton Township Republican Organization, b) Republican candidates on ballots in my precinct and their major donors, political consultants, fundraisers, pollsters, campaign managers, campaign staff members, and campaign volunteers, c) Republican elected officials in Illinois, DuPage County, Milton Township, and Wheaton, d) conservative and religious leaders and activists in Illinois, DuPage County, Milton Township, and Wheaton, and e) those who I have sued.
https://www.dailynews.com/2023/02/05/gov-newsoms-radical-anti-gun-rights-rhetoric/

WALL STREET JOURNAL
— Your Inbox Runneth Over? How to Reduce Email Mess and Stress – Nicole Nguyen (COMMENT: I should write a book about my critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes who have worked the hardest since 2000 a) to stop me from sending out GOPUSA Illinois newsletters and b) to stop everyone from reading them.)
https://www.wsj.com/articles/your-inbox-runneth-over-how-to-reduce-email-mess-and-stress-11675610344
— Billionaire Charles Koch-Backed Group Will Push GOP to Move Past Donald Trump. Americans for Prosperity wants presidential candidate ‘who can win’ in 2024. – Alex Leary
https://www.wsj.com/articles/billionaire-charles-koch-backed-group-will-push-gop-to-move-past-donald-trump-11675570703
— FRONT PAGE TOP OF FOLD: Public Storage Bids for Rival in Unsolicited $11 Billion Offer – Lauren Thomas (COMMENT: My wife and I are packrats. Because of that, we are paying $332/month for a 12.5X12 Public Storage unit in downtown Wheaton.)
https://www.wsj.com/articles/public-storage-makes-11-billion-unsolicited-offer-for-life-storage-11675635919
— FRONT PAGE TOP OF FOLD: Dealers and Buyers Are Both Worried Cars Are Too Expensive. Rising interest rates and weaker used-car values are keeping people on the sidelines. – Sean McLain (COMMENT: If I had to buy a new car, I would buy a 2024 Corvette E-Ray Convertible (SEE: https://www.chevrolet.com/upcoming-vehicles/2024-corvette-e-ray ) The starting price is $111,295.)
https://www.wsj.com/articles/dealers-and-buyers-are-both-worried-cars-are-too-expensive-11675476870

INSIDE HIGHER EDUCATION
— COMMENT: Democrats crow about their success in getting students to serve as their operatives and as their dupes.
https://www.insidehighered.com/news/2023/02/06/president-sasse-face-protests-and-demands-first-day

GUARDIAN
— COMMENT: Russia would be much more successful with its invasion of Ukraine if it had done what Mexico and its allies have been doing for decades against America: a) cut deals with treasonous Democrats and with treasonous RINOs and b) ever-increasingly illegally send into America more and more and more citizens of Mexico and its allies. How soon will Mexico and its allies have enough votes a) to abolish the Constitution and b) to officially surrender America to Mexico and to its allies?
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2023/feb/06/russia-ukraine-war-at-a-glance-what-we-know-on-day-348-of-the-invasion

COLLINS DICTIONARY
— Credible candidate (COMMENT: What factors make candidates credible? Factors include relevant education and relevant work experience.)
https://www.collinsdictionary.com/us/dictionary/english/credible-candidate

WIKIPEDIA
— Big tent (COMMENT: Political parties exist to help elect candidates who can and will defend and advance their platform. The Republican Party platform is conservative. Ever-increasingly, conservative-hating Democrats, Libertarians, Greens, Independents, and RINOs use the Republican Party’s BIG TENT policy to destroy the Republican Party, Illinois Republican Party (IRP), DuPage County Republican Central Committee (DCRCC), and Milton Township Republican Organization (MTRO). I should write a book about past and present conservative-hating Democrat plant, Libertarian plant, Green plant, Independent plant, and RINO leaders of the IRP, DCRCC, and MTRO. I would focus on the aforesaid who reject the individual responsibility, traditional marriage/family, right to life, immigration, Second Amendment, illegal drugs, and/or equal opportunity (no race or gender based preference giving) planks in the Republican Party platform. I would focus on the aforesaid who have taken the most/biggest adverse actions against me.)
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Big_tent#United_States

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 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 5 Evening Edition

ABC7

— Illinois COVID: IL reports record high 32,279 new cases, 80 deaths. Previous record was set on New Year’s Eve 2021.
https://abc7chicago.com/illinois-covid-testing-cases-test/11428977/

NBC5
— When Rioters Took Over the US Capitol: A Look Back Over the Last Year. A timeline of events since the violent storming of U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6 – Noreen O’Donnell
(COMMENT: Those who invaded the Capitol had to know that would harm Trump tremendously.)
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/national-international/when-rioters-took-over-the-us-capitol-a-look-back-over-the-last-year/2721518/

FOX32
— Lightfoot locks teachers out of online classrooms after union votes against in-person classes, CTU says – Ronn Blitzer
https://www.fox32chicago.com/news/lightfoot-locks-teachers-out-of-online-classrooms-after-union-votes-against-in-person-classes-ctu-says
— Illinois Rep. Adam Kinzinger won’t run governor
https://www.fox32chicago.com/news/illinois-rep-adam-kinzinger-wont-run-for-office

WGN RADIO
— Could we see Safe Injection Sites across the state of Illinois?
https://wgnradio.com/chicagos-afternoon-news/could-we-see-safe-injection-sites-across-the-state-of-illinois/

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— As Chicago Public Schools’ stalemate with teachers union continues, Trump and Biden press secretary each weigh in – TRACY SWARTZ
https://www.chicagotribune.com/news/breaking/ct-chicago-public-schools-class-cancel-covid-chicago-teachers-union-20220105-xnlsdz5vobafdao5n5cnqnhexq-story.html
— Lake County’s congressmen call for accountability and unity a year after insurrection; ‘The threat to our representative democracy is just as serious today’ – STEVE SADIN
https://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/lake-county-news-sun/ct-lns-lake-insurrection-anniversary-st-0106-20220105-lsd67xb7dnhbpkxplam5ibbdnu-story.html
— Gary, Indiana guaranteed Income program recipient calls it a ‘blessing’ as director looks for more funding – CARRIE NAPOLEON
https://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/post-tribune/ct-ptb-gary-gift-program-st-0102-20211231-a7e3jcv3cfh5rhga6qhuccerm4-story.html
— COMMENT: Hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-haters say “The damage to the 2024 election has already been done.”
https://www.chicagotribune.com/opinion/commentary/ct-column-trump-republicans-2024-election-chapman-20220105-f4obw26635cvbjsjvvlakn3one-story.html

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— Government consolidation must be a top priority in 2022. Shrinking the number of units of government is about saving Illinois through property tax relief. – Bob Anderson, Wonder Lake
https://chicago.suntimes.com/2022/1/4/22866818/illinois-government-consolidation-priority-2022-marijuana-police-shootings-letters
— Rep. Kinzinger to focus on fighting right-wing extremism, won’t run for governor or Senate. Rep. Adam Kinzinger, R-Ill., is a member of the Jan. 6 panel probing the Capitol attack. He earlier announced he will not seek another term in the House. – Lynn Sweet
https://chicago.suntimes.com/politics/2022/1/5/22868350/kinzinger-will-not-run-senator-governor-congress-january-6-capitol-attack-right-wing-extremism-trump

DAILY HERALD
— Fewer than 10% of suburban ICU hospital beds are available – Jake Griffin
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20220105/fewer-than-10-of-suburban-icu-hospital-beds-are-available
— Apparently, it’s up to the legislature to clarify roles in township government – Editorial
https://www.dailyherald.com/discuss/20220105/editorial-apparently-its-up-to-the-legislature-to-clarify-roles-in-township-government
— FRONT PAGE TOP OF FOLD WITH COLOR PICTURE: Ever-increasingly, Democrats hint/imply/argue/shout that if you are a Republican, the longer that your ancestors have been in America, the more that you have benefitted from their discrimination against minorities and against women.
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20220105/it-has-no-place-how-a-mundelein-area-woman-is-deleting-a-painful-relic-of-race-and-housing
— Kinzinger to focus on fighting right-wing extremism, won’t run for governor or Senate
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20220105/kinzinger-to-focus-on-fighting-right-wing-extremism-wont-run-for-governor-or-senate
— Most Kane County court business to be done remotely the next four weeks – Susan Sarkauskas
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20220105/most-kane-county-court-business-to-be-done-remotely-the-next-four-weeks

CRAIN’S CHICAGO BUSINESS
— Reflecting on a dark anniversary: The latest D.C. Memo. Crain’s asked members of the Illinois congressional delegation to reflect on the upcoming anniversary of the Jan. 6 Capitol riot. No Republicans responded.
https://www.chicagobusiness.com/juice/jan-6-capitol-riot-democrats-illinois-delegation-reflect-anniversary

ALTON TELEGRAPH
— County board trims 34 precincts. State-required change will save election costs. – Scott Cousins
(COMMENT: I only learned of precinct consolidation in Illinois this morning. I erroneously relied on the following to advise me of such things: the DuPage County Election Division (DCED), my representative on the Illinois Republican Party State Central Committee, the leaders of the DuPage County Republican Central Committee, and the leaders of the Milton Township Republican Organization. I understand that at its January 11, 2022 meeting, the DuPage County Board will vote to consolidate DuPage County’s 930 precincts into just 607, a loss of 323 precincts. That includes consolidating Milton Township’s 130 precincts into just 83, a loss of 47 precincts. I have asked DCED to email me the new map for Milton Township and the map for the new precinct that I am in. I should write a book about the 2015 Gerrymandering of my DuPage County Milton Township Precinct 9 in Wheaton.)
https://www.thetelegraph.com/news/article/Board-reduces-precincts-in-response-to-new-state-16729105.php
(FROM THE ARTICLE: The Madison County Board has approved a new precinct map that reduces the number of precincts to 191 from the current 225. The board took the action after new state laws were signed in mid-November by Gov. J.B. Pritzker. The changes were approved at a special Madison County Board meeting Thursday night. The new map was approved unanimously 21-0, with seven members absent, two participating remotely and one open seat. The changes are the last to be completed as part of the decennial census. In November the board approved a new Madison County Board district map cutting the board size by three to 26 members. “Reducing the total number of election precincts by consolidating 225 into 191 will save taxpayers 15 percent on every election held in Madison County,” said Madison County Board Member Chris Guy, R-Maryville, who chairs the Government Relations Committee. “Not only will a reduction result in cost-savings to the taxpayers, a reduction will also bring more efficiency and integrity to the election process.” The new law requires precincts to be “as near as may be practicable, 1,200 registered voters,” according to information provided by Guy. Prior to that the number was 500 registered voters per precinct. The new state law also requires precinct maps to be approved by Jan. 14, the day after candidates are allowed to begin collecting signatures to get on the 2022 ballot. The full county board took the precinct action after a special meeting by the Government Relations Committee, which approved the new precinct maps.)

KANE COUNTY CHRONICLE
— Batavia students, parents and faculty share candid stories of racism, homophobia in school – Jonah Nink
https://www.shawlocal.com/kane-county-chronicle/news/education/2022/01/05/batavia-students-parents-and-faculty-share-candid-stories-of-racism-homophobia-in-school/

NPR ILLINOIS
— COMMENT: A hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-hater says “People who believe Trump’s election lies are running for offices that control voting.”
https://www.nprillinois.org/2022-01-05/people-who-believe-trumps-election-lies-are-running-for-offices-that-control-voting

WIREPOINTS
— Running out of hospital beds is the biggest danger of Omicron? Then why has the Pritzker administration let the supply of ICU beds collapse by nearly 1,000? – Ted Dabrowski
https://wirepoints.org/running-out-of-hospital-beds-is-the-biggest-danger-of-omicron-then-why-has-the-pritzker-administration-let-the-icu-supply-collapse-by-nearly-1000-beds-wirepoints-quickpoint/
— They’ve bastardized both the prosecution process and policing
https://wirepoints.org/theyve-bastardized-both-the-prosecution-process-and-policing-wirepoints-joins-chicagos-morning-answer-on-am-560/

DUPAGE POLICY JOURNAL
— Benet graduate Proft slams alma mater: ‘Apparently the monks weren’t up for the fight’
https://dupagepolicyjournal.com/stories/617927951-benet-graduate-proft-slams-alma-mater-apparently-the-monks-weren-t-up-for-the-fight

ILLINOIS FAMILY INSTITUTE
— Illinois Public Schools Battle Plague of Violence, Sexual Abuse – Alex Newman
https://illinoisfamily.org/education/illinois-public-schools-battle-plague-of-violence-sexual-abuse/

ILLINOIS REVIEW
— ALVEDA KING: VIRGINIA REJECTED CRITICAL RACE THEORY. WHAT WILL 2022 VOTERS DO?
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2022/01/alveda-king-virginia-rejected-critical-race-theory-what-will-2022-voters-do-.html
— WEYERMULLER: MARCH FOR LIFE CHICAGO 2022 SATURDAY AT FEDERAL PLAZA
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2022/01/weyermuller-march-for-life-chicago-2022-saturday-at-federal-plaza-.html
— FACEBOOK IS A SYMPTOM OF A MUCH DEEPER BIG TECH PROBLEM
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2022/01/facebook-changing-its-name-to-meta-will-not-change-the-fact-that-all-social-media-platforms-make-promises-they-cant-k.html

CAPITOL FAX
— Ahead of January 6 anniversary, SGOP Leader McConchie again pleads for reconciliation
https://capitolfax.com/2022/01/05/ahead-of-january-6-anniversary-sgop-leader-mcconchie-again-pleads-for-reconciliation/

WASHINGTON TIMES
— AG Garland: DOJ has ‘no higher priority’ than charging, prosecuting Jan. 6 rioters – Emily Zantow
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2022/jan/5/merrick-garland-justice-dept-has-no-higher-priorit/

WASHINGTON EXAMINER
— Survey shows Illinois businesses recovering slower than rest of U.S. – Kevin Bessler
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/politics/survey-shows-illinois-businesses-recovering-slower-than-rest-of-u-s
— Social media employees should not be arbiters of truth – Washington Examiner
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/opinion/editorials/social-media-employees-should-not-be-arbiters-of-truth

FOX NEWS
— Former Trump adviser suing New York state for racialized coronavirus priorities: ‘This is racist fascism’ US could become a ‘fallen civilization,’ he says. – Yael Halon
https://www.foxnews.com/media/stephen-miller-suing-new-york-racialized-coronavirus-priorities
— New year, same failed Biden policies at our southern border—and things will only get worse in 2022. All Americans are facing escalating hazards from illegal drugs & dangerous criminals entering our communities. – Mark Brnovich
https://www.foxnews.com/opinion/biden-southern-border-arizona-drugs-illegal-immigration

FOX BUSINESS
— 2022 is the year of the raise and workers getting the ‘upper hand,’ personal finance expert says. Companies reportedly allocating 3.9% of payroll capital for employee raises this year
Facebook. – Kristen Altus
https://www.foxbusiness.com/media/2022-year-of-the-raise-workers-upper-hand-dan-roccato

GOPUSA
— After Violent 2021, Mayor Lori Lightfoot And Police Leaders Look To Hit The Reset Button – Again
https://www.gopusa.com/after-violent-2021-mayor-lori-lightfoot-and-police-leaders-look-to-hit-the-reset-button-again/
— Educators Called Out For ‘Ideological Grooming’ Of Student
https://www.gopusa.com/educators-called-out-for-ideological-grooming-of-student/

BREITBART
— James Lindsay: Bill Gates, George Soros Use Critical Race Theory Advocates as ‘Useful Idiots’ to Co-Opt America for Their Own Purposes – ALANA MASTRANGELO
https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2022/01/05/exclusive-james-lindsay-bill-gates-george-soros-use-critical-race-theory-advocates-useful-idiots-co-opt-america-their-own-purposes/

FREEDOM WORKS
— FreedomWorks for America Endorses Mary Miller in Illinois’ 15th Congressional District
https://freedomworksforamerica.org/press-releases/freedomworks-for-america-endorses-mary-miller-in-illinois-15th-congressional-district-2/

NEWSMAX
— Twitter Team Reviewing Harmful Content Related to Capitol Attack Riles Conservative Critics – Fran Beyer
https://www.newsmax.com/us/twitter-content-review-january-6-conservatives/2022/01/05/id/1051145/

NATIONAL REVIEW
— Why Fiscal Conservatives Should Care about Abortion – BOBBY JINDAL
https://www.nationalreview.com/2022/01/why-fiscal-conservatives-should-care-about-abortion/#slide-1

CNN
— Republicans seek to avoid Trump talk as party grapples with January 6 anniversary. Anchor Muted BackgroundCNN Digital Expansion DC Manu Raju. – Melanie Zanona and Manu Raju
https://www.cnn.com/2022/01/05/politics/gop-reaction-january-6-anniversary/index.html

NEW YORK TIMES
— As Midterms and 2024 Loom, Trump Political Operation Revs Up – Kenneth P. Vogel and Shane Goldmacher
(COMMENT: Who heads the Trump campaign in Illinois, in your county, in your township, and in your municipality?)
https://www.nytimes.com/2022/01/04/us/politics/donald-trump-midterm-elections.html

WASHINGTON POST
— Illinois child welfare worker fatally stabbed during visit – AP
https://www.washingtonpost.com/national/illinois-child-welfare-worker-fatally-stabbed-during-visit/2022/01/05/07760e0a-6e72-11ec-b1e2-0539da8f4451_story.html
— Suspect in slaying of Illinois police officer denied bond – AP
https://www.washingtonpost.com/national/suspect-in-slaying-of-illinois-police-officer-denied-bond/2022/01/05/6f634588-6e71-11ec-b1e2-0539da8f4451_story.html
— Florida activist handcuffed while trying to attend DeSantis news conference – Lori Rozsa
(COMMENT: I should write a book about Republican candidates on ballots in my precinct who have done the most to stop me from attending their press conferences, and failing that, who have done the most to stop me from asking any questions at those press conferences.)
https://www.washingtonpost.com/nation/2022/01/04/florida-news-conference-handcuffs/

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.