December 12 Evening Edition

ABC7
— Illinois COVID-19 Update: IL reports 11,101 cases, 196 coronavirus deaths in 3rd deadliest day
https://abc7chicago.com/health/il-reports-11101-new-covid-19-cases-196-deaths/8666367/
— COVID-19 Illinois: Thousands register for vaccine in Lake County – Jessica D’Onofrio
https://abc7chicago.com/covid-19-vaccine-pfizer-lake-county-registration-illinois/8665152/

FOX NEWS CHICAGO
— Unemployment claims jump to 853,000 amid resurgence of COVID-19 – Christopher Rugaber
https://www.fox32chicago.com/news/unemployment-claims-jump-to-853000-amid-resurgence-of-covid-19

WTTW
— What Happens When Legislators Speak Out Against Speaker Madigan? – Amanda Vinicky
https://news.wttw.com/2020/12/09/what-happens-when-legislators-speak-out-against-speaker-madigan
(FROM THE ARTICLE: Ramifications, she said, that included getting cut off from traditional large Democratic donors for fundraising and being sent a novice campaign worker from the Democratic Party of Illinois versus a seasoned staffer. She said DPI, which Madigan also controls, didn’t have conversations with her about these changes. And she said DPI slow-walked polling in her district and a refusal by the party to allow her to ask a poll question about Madigan. “It’s a very fine line, right? Because you don’t want anything to look retaliatory,” she said. She said she ended up doing her own poll, outside of DPI. It showed that Madigan was less popular in her west suburban district than President Donald Trump. Costa Howard said she did not take money directly from Madigan, though as a Democrat she did accept funding from Democratic committees under his auspices.)

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— Pandemic, civil unrest drive record-shattering increase in firearm permits, gun shopping in Illinois in 2020 – ANNIE SWEENEY and STACY ST. CLAIR
https://www.chicagotribune.com/news/ct-illinois-increase-firearm-permits-gun-sales-record-covid-protests-20201210-7txsd5nvgndt7e23ttcaruh6aq-story.html

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: A hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-hater says “America stood strong against Trump’s assault.”
https://chicago.suntimes.com/2020/12/10/22167394/presidential-election-results-biden-transition-electoral-college-checks-balances-institutions-trump
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Court encourages citizens of foreign countries to illegally bring their children illegally to America illegally.
https://chicago.suntimes.com/2020/12/10/22158911/chicago-daca-immigration-new-applications-new-york-order

DAILY HERALD
— Rickert poised to resign, but still seeks discovery recount – Brenda Schory
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20201210/rickert-poised-to-resign-but-still-seeks-discovery-recount
— Major hospital systems won’t mandate, but ‘strongly’ encourage, COVID-19 vaccines for employees – Katlyn Smith
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20201210/major-hospital-systems-wont-mandate-but-strongly-encourage-covid-19-vaccines-for-employees-

CENTER SQUARE ILLINOIS
— Cities going after bars that defy shutdown orders – Kevin Bessler
https://www.thecentersquare.com/illinois/cities-going-after-bars-that-defy-shutdown-orders/article_2f509ca6-3b10-11eb-8eaa-a7982ab9ee4c.html

ILLINOIS LEAKS
— President Trump joins Texas and 19 other states in lawsuit against Pennsylvania, Georgia, Michigan, and Wisconsin – KIRK ALLEN & JOHN KRAFT
ON DECEMBER 9, 2020
https://edgarcountywatchdogs.com/2020/12/president-trump-joins-texas-and-19-other-states-in-lawsuit-against-pennsylvania-georgia-michigan-and-wisconsin/

CAPITOL FAX
— Goldberg’s name floated for state party chairman
https://capitolfax.com/2020/12/10/goldberg-floats-name-for-state-party-chairman/
— 12.6 percent of all new unemployment benefit applications were filed in Illinois last week
https://capitolfax.com/2020/12/10/126-percent-of-all-new-unemployment-benefit-applications-were-filed-in-illinois-last-week/
— 11,101 new confirmed and probable cases; 196 additional deaths; 5,138 hospitalized; 1,081 in ICU; 9.5 percent case positivity rate; 11.4 percent test positivity rate
https://capitolfax.com/2020/12/10/11101-new-confirmed-and-probable-cases-196-additional-deaths-5138-hospitalized-1081-in-icu-95-percent-case-positivity-rate-114-percent-test-positivity-rate/
— COVID-19 roundup
https://capitolfax.com/2020/12/10/covid-19-roundup-65/
— Illinois National Guard medical staff sent to two state veterans’ homes
https://capitolfax.com/2020/12/10/illinois-national-guard-medical-staff-sent-to-two-state-veterans-homes/

WASHINGTON TIMES
— Rush Limbaugh denies peace can exist among political right, left: ‘We’re trending toward secession’ – Andrew Blake
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2020/dec/10/rush-limbaugh-denies-peace-can-exist-among-politic/

CENTER FOR FAMILY & HUMAN RIGHTS
— LGBT’s Come to Collect from Biden – Austin Ruse
https://c-fam.org/friday_fax/lgbts-come-to-collect-from-biden/

THE HILL
— 100 House Republicans sign brief backing Texas lawsuit challenging election results – JULIEGRACE BRUFKE AND SCOTT WONG
https://thehill.com/homenews/house/529717-100-house-republicans-sign-brief-backing-texas-suit-challenging-election
— Groups seek to get Black vote out for Democrats in Georgia runoffs – MARTY JOHNSON (DIERSEN: Democrats have declared war on Republicans. Democrats see Blacks as being their soldiers in their army to destroy Republicans.)
https://thehill.com/homenews/campaign/527736-groups-seek-to-get-black-vote-out-for-democrats-in-georgia-runoffs

POLITICO
— Trump issues sweeping new curbs on asylum eligibility – REBECCA RAINEY
https://www.politico.com/news/2020/12/10/trump-issues-sweeping-new-curbs-on-asylum-eligibility-444429

ASSOCIATED PRESS
— Hundreds of GOP members sign onto Texas-led election lawsuit – NOMAAN MERCHANT and ALANNA DURKIN RICHER
https://apnews.com/article/texas-led-election-lawsuit-litmus-test-e813a3380bd142d8d0a0a3e648363d27

REUTERS
— U.S. weekly jobless claims surge as COVID-19 infections spiral – Lucia Mutikani
https://www.reuters.com/article/usa-economy/us-weekly-jobless-claims-surge-as-covid-19-infections-spiral-idUSKBN28K1RS

YAHOO NEWS
— Illinois Gun Permits Break Records Amid Pandemic, Civil Unrest – Eric DeGrechie
https://news.yahoo.com/illinois-gun-permits-break-records-210309946.html

WASHINGTON POST
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Hate-filled Trump-hating Trump haters say “Trump and his GOP enablers are slandering American democracy.”
https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/trump-and-his-gop-enablers-are-slandering-american-democracy/2020/12/10/f8466170-3b30-11eb-bc68-96af0daae728_story.html
— Stealing to survive: More Americans are shoplifting food as aid runs out during the pandemic Retailers, police departments and loss prevention researchers are reporting an uptick in theft of necessities like food and hygiene products – Abha Bhattarai and Hannah Denham
https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/2020/12/10/pandemic-shoplifting-hunger/

FORBES
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: DISGUSTING, TRAGIC: Democrats want BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, or people of color), women, LGBTQ, and military veterans to be pot pushers.
https://www.forbes.com/sites/ajherrington/2020/12/10/empowering-consumers-to-support-social-equity-in-the-cannabis-industry/

November 2 Evening Edition

ABC7
— Illinois COVID-19: IL reports 6,222 coronavirus cases along with 20 deaths
https://abc7chicago.com/health/il-reports-6222-new-covid-19-cases-20-deaths/7576200/
— When will we know the winner of the 2020 presidential election? These are the 3 likely scenarios – Alix Martichoux, Liz Kreutz
https://abc7chicago.com/politics/when-will-we-know-the-winner-of-the-presidential-election/7368160/
— Kyle Rittenhouse bond set at $2M after Kenosha, Wisconsin court appearance on protest shooting charges Kenosha protest shootings occurred in wake of Jacob Blake police shooting
https://abc7chicago.com/kyle-rittenhouse-bond-set-at-$2m-after-kenosha-court-appearance/7577511/
— Trump rally in Kenosha among final stops in president’s 2020 election campaign – AP
https://abc7chicago.com/politics/trump-kenosha-rally-among-final-stops-in-campaign/7582833/
— Election 2020: Wisconsin braces for Election Day, Trump plans final rally in Kenosha – AP
https://abc7chicago.com/politics/wisconsin-braces-for-election-day-trump-plans-final-stop/7583508/
— Where Trump stands on taxes, health care, immigration, the environment and other issues – AP
https://abc7chicago.com/politics/where-trump-stands-on-key-2020-issues/7583843/

NBC5
— National Guard in ‘State of Readiness’ Ahead of Possible Election Day Unrest: Pritzker
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/national-guard-in-state-of-readiness-ahead-of-possible-election-day-unrest-pritzker/2362899/
— Pritzker Warns of Social Media ‘Disinformation’ Ahead of Election Day (DIERSEN: According to my critics/opponents, all government and political news and commentary is disinformation except for the government and political news and commentary that they put out or bless. My critics/opponents want you to know only what they tell you, no more and no less. They want you to see things their way and their way only. They want to manipulate/dominate you. They want you to glorify them and praise them. They want you to serve as one of their operatives or dupes. They want you to give them money.)
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/chicago-politics/decision-2020-pritzker-warns-of-social-media-disinformation-ahead-of-election-day/2362902/
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Political parties exist to help elect candidates who can and will defend and advance their platform. Most commonly, those who want destroy the Republican Party reject the traditional marriage, right to life, immigration, illegal drugs, Second Amendment, and/or equal opportunity (no race or gender based preference giving) planks in its platform.)
https://www.nbcchicago.com/lx/gen-z-gop-these-young-republicans-want-to-reshape-their-party-post-trump/2362637/

CBS2
— Preparations For An Uncertain Election Night; ‘We’re Afraid. We’re Losing Business’
https://chicago.cbslocal.com/2020/11/02/preparations-for-an-uncertain-election-night-were-afraid-were-losing-business/
— Officials Prepare For Election Day In Chicago With Record For Early Voting, Mail-In Ballots – Dana Kozlov
https://chicago.cbslocal.com/2020/11/02/chicago-election-day-record-early-voting-mail-in-ballots/

FOX NEWS CHICAGO
— National Guard reports to Chicago in case of election unrest – JOHN O’CONNOR
https://www.fox32chicago.com/news/national-guard-reports-to-chicago-in-case-of-election-unrest

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— Jim Oberweis speaking at Trump Kenosha rally; he’s challenging Lauren Underwood in Illinois 14 Congress bid This is the third time in recent days that Trump has tried to turn out the vote for Oberweis. – Lynn Sweet
https://chicago.suntimes.com/columnists/2020/11/2/21546710/jim-oberweis-speaks-trump-kenosha-rally-challenging-lauren-underwood-illinois-14-congress-bid

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— Chicago’s Election Day should be ‘no different’ from past years and most results should be in by 10 p.m., election official says – KELLI SMITH
https://www.chicagotribune.com/politics/ct-chicago-election-day-results-20201102-t6xr7pdnyrhlhpf6wwfey7avkq-story.html
— Pritzker urges patience with election results, has Illinois National Guard ‘in a state of readiness’ in event of unrest – JAMIE MUNKS
https://www.chicagotribune.com/politics/ct-coronavirus-illinois-pritzker-election-20201102-64q3g46yxfgcffljwu3wegalsa-story.html
— Bricks thrown at Evanston police, Northwestern University students pepper-sprayed in off-campus clash as protesters again call on university to defund its police – PAIGE FRY, JESSICA VILLAGOMEZ and KATHERINE ROSENBERG-DOUGLAS
https://www.chicagotribune.com/news/breaking/ct-northwestern-protest-20201101-zrfm7ocmbnejribnahrfheotfi-story.html
— Across the nation, political rage is on the rise. ‘This is as bad as I’ve ever seen,’ says one Chicagoan. – NARA SCHOENBERG
https://www.chicagotribune.com/lifestyles/ct-life-election-political-rage-11022020-20201102-syswmdza7bcnfnxv6csgazys7u-story.html
— Chicago labor unions say a general strike is an option if there are threats to a free and fair election Tuesday – HANNAH LEONE
https://www.chicagotribune.com/news/breaking/ct-labor-groups-election-integrity-20201102-6nymtfjvirhpdnt2j4itmwvyky-story.html
— Final countdown to Trump vs. Biden begins tomorrow | Biden’s big Chicago fundraisers | Pritzker has Illinois National Guard ‘in state of readiness’ in case of election unrest – LISA DONOVAN
https://www.chicagotribune.com/politics/ct-trump-biden-ballot-referendum-cook-county-democrats-state-spin-20201103-c7agp4aynbg5djyi655cfl7xvm-story.html

DAILY HERALD
— Heated races for 6th and 14th congressional seats drawing to a close – Russell Lissau
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20201102/heated-races-for-6th-and-14th-congressional-seats-drawing-to-a-close
— Suburban regions creeping toward harsher COVID-19 restrictions – Jake Griffin
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20201102/suburban-regions-creeping-toward-harsher-covid-19-restrictions-
— Polling places are latest front in battle over face masks – AP
https://www.dailyherald.com/article/20201102/news/311029931/

CRAIN’S CHICAGO BUSINESS
— Here’s one Trump tax bill that jumped this year Property taxes on the commercial space in Donald Trump’s Chicago skyscraper more than doubled this year, to $1 million. Blame it on paperwork. – ALBY GALLUN
https://www.chicagobusiness.com/commercial-real-estate/heres-one-trump-tax-bill-jumped-year

NORTHWEST HERALD & KANE COUNTY CHRONICLE
— Oberweis to speak at Trump rally in Kenosha Monday night – SAM LOUNSBERRY
https://www.nwherald.com/2020/11/02/oberweis-to-speak-at-trump-rally-in-kenosha-monday-night/akdy491/
https://www.kcchronicle.com/2020/11/02/oberweis-to-speak-at-trump-rally-in-kenosha-monday-night/akdy491/

EDWARDSVILLE INTELLIGENCER
— Diversity, inclusion workshop may be coming for city staff – Charles Bolinger (DIERSEN: Promoting Affirmative Action, Diversity, and/or Inclusion turns a) minorities against Whites, b) females against males, c) younger people against older people, d) LGBTQers against heterosexuals, e) unmarried people against married people, f) moderates and liberals against conservatives, g) Democrats, Libertarians, Greens, Independents, and RINOs against Republicans, h) citizens of foreign countries against citizens of America, i) those who have less money against those who have more money, j) those who have children against those who do not have children, k) non-Christians against Christians, l) non-Protestants against Protestants, m) non-Italian Americans against Italian Americans, n) non-German Americans against German Americans, o) veterans against non-veterans, and p) those whose ancestors have not been in America for a long time against those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.)
https://www.theintelligencer.com/news/article/Diversity-inclusion-workshop-may-be-coming-for-15694548.php

FOX ILLINOIS
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-haters say “Trump rallies responsible for 30,000 COVID cases, 700 deaths.”
https://foxillinois.com/news/nation-world/trump-rallies-responsible-for-30000-covid-cases-700-deaths-study-finds
— Legal armies ready if cloudy election outcome heads to court – AP
https://foxillinois.com/news/nation-world/legal-armies-ready-if-cloudy-election-outcome-heads-to-court-1
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-haters say “Dems hold enthusiasm edge over Republicans ahead of Election Day.”
https://foxillinois.com/news/nation-world/dems-hold-enthusiasm-edge-over-republicans-ahead-of-election-day-gallup-poll-shows

CHICAGO MAGAZINE
— Illinois Is Really Good at Picking Presidents In 50 elections since becoming a state, we’ve voted for the winning candidate 41 times. – EDWARD MCCLELLAND
http://www.chicagomag.com/city-life/November-2020/Illinois-Is-Really-Good-at-Picking-Presidents/

BLOCK CLUB CHICAGO
— Ex-Felons Are Working To Get Out The Vote Among Former Illinois Inmates — And They’re Paying Extra Attention To Judges The vast majority of people released from prison believe they no longer have the right to vote. They can vote in Illinois, and many are encouraging them to cast a ballot in this week’s election. – Pascal Sabino (DIERSEN: What percent of criminals vote for Democrats?)
https://blockclubchicago.org/2020/11/02/ex-felons-are-working-to-get-out-the-vote-among-former-illinois-inmates-and-theyre-paying-extra-attention-to-judges/

WESTERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY
— WIU Alumna Providing Opportunities for Women and Minorities in Science (DIERSEN: My Democrat IRS superiors got rid of my IRS mentor who promoted me in 1972, 1973, and 1974. I might still be an IRS employee if my Democrat IRS superiors had not succeeded in doing that. My Democrat GAO superiors got rid of my GAO mentor who hired me in 1980, who got me assigned to audits of IRS in 1986, and who promoted me in 1986. I might still be a GAO employee if my Democrat GAO superiors had not succeeded in doing that.)
http://www.wiu.edu/news/newsrelease.php?release_id=17486

ILLINOIS REVIEW
— COOK CO COMM MORRISON: WILL PRITZKER, LIGHTFOOT PROTECT LAW-ABIDING CITIZENS AGAINST POST-ELECTION VIOLENCE?
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2020/11/cook-co-comm-morrison-will-pritzker-lightfoot-protect-law-abiding-citizens-against-post-election-vio.html
— TRUMP SUPPORTERS RALLY IN CHICAGO SUBURBS
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2020/11/trump-supporters-rally-in-chicago-suburbs.html
— ROD BLAGOJEVICH BLASTS IL DEM LEADERS AS “CHICKENSH##”
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2020/11/rod-blagojevich-blasts-il-dem-leaders-as-chickensh-.html

CAPITOL FAX
— Illinois State Board of Elections advises patience on final vote count
https://capitolfax.com/2020/11/02/illinois-state-board-of-elections-advises-patience-on-final-vote-count/
— COVID-19 roundup
https://capitolfax.com/2020/11/02/covid-19-roundup-56/
— 6,222 new cases, 20 additional deaths, 3,371 hospitalized, 722 in ICU, 8.1 percent case positivity rate, 9.7 percent test positivity rate
https://capitolfax.com/2020/11/02/6222-new-cases-20-additional-deaths-3371-hospitalized-722-in-icu-81-percent-case-positivity-rate-97-percent-test-positivity-rate/

WASHINGTON TIMES
— Illinois COVID-19 cases force entire state into mitigations – AP
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2020/nov/2/illinois-covid-19-cases-force-entire-state-into-mi/
— Facebook again blocks “Join Pritzker Lawsuit” group opposing Illinois governor’s coronavirus lockdown – James Varney
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2020/nov/2/join-pritzker-lawsuit-facebook-group-blocked-again/
— Biden campaign: ‘Under no scenario’ will Donald Trump be declared a winner on Tuesday – David Sherfinski
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2020/nov/2/jen-omalley-dillon-under-no-scenario-will-donald-t/
— Biden will push ‘ruthless’ legal effort to extend ballot deadlines, Trump campaign warns – Dave Boyer
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2020/nov/2/biden-will-push-ruthless-legal-effort-extend-ballo/
— Trump pushes ‘patriotic education’ with 1776 Commission Must focus on ‘ennobling’ aspects of founding, boost 250th anniversary planning – Tom Howell Jr.
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2020/nov/2/trump-pushes-patriotic-education-1776-commission/
— Trump convoys around U.S. thrill supporters, anger Democrats – Dave Boyer
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2020/nov/2/trump-convoys-around-us-thrill-supporters-anger-de/

WASHINGTON EXAMINER
— Biden campaign manager: ‘Under no circumstances’ will Trump be declared winner on election night – Emily Larsen
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/biden-campaign-manager-under-no-circumstances-will-trump-be-declared-winner-on-election-night

BREITBART
— Murders Surge 51 Percent in Mayor Lori Lighfoot’s Chicago – AWR HAWKINS
https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2020/11/02/murders-surge-51-percent-in-mayor-lori-lighfoots-chicago/
— Wikipedia Has Been Promoted as the Cure to Fake News Based on Advice from Clinton-Linked PR Firm – T.D. ADLER
https://www.breitbart.com/tech/2020/11/02/wikipedia-has-been-promoted-as-the-cure-to-fake-news-based-on-advice-from-clinton-linked-pr-firm/

THE HILL
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-haters use the pandemic against Trump.
https://thehill.com/homenews/campaign/524025-on-the-trail-a-campaign-defined-by-a-pandemic
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-haters say that Biden has an edge over Trump in key states.
https://thehill.com/homenews/campaign/524084-polls-show-biden-with-edge-over-trump-in-key-states

WASHINGTON POST
— Wisconsin court commissioner sets $2M bail for Illinois 17-year-old charged with killing 2 people during Kenosha unrest – AP
https://www.washingtonpost.com/national/wisconsin-court-commissioner-sets-2m-bail-for-illinois-17-year-old-charged-with-killing-2-people-during-kenosha-unrest/2020/11/02/615fae58-1d42-11eb-ad53-4c1fda49907d_story.html

NEWSWEEK
— America’s Foreign Enemies Mostly Hope for a Joe Biden Win; Allies Are Divided (DIERSEN: My critics/opponents want/wanted the following to fail: Milton Township Republican Organization, DuPage County Republican Central Committee, Illinois Republican Party, TAPROOT Republicans of Illinois, Wheaton Chamber of Commerce Government Affairs Committee, Illinois Center Right Coalition, and American Association of Political Consultants Midwest Chapter.)
https://www.newsweek.com/allies-friends-world-american-election-1543843

DAILY MAIL
— Cities board up and brace for post-election riots and looting as Australia and Canada tell their citizens to steer clear (except they are already banned because of COVID) – JENNIFER SMITH
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-8905511/Preparing-mayhem-NYC-businesses-close-fear-election-unrest.html

LGBTQ NATION
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Ever-increasingly, those who promote LGBTQ promote hatred against Republicans.
https://www.lgbtqnation.com/2020/11/leaders-gop-voter-suppression-efforts-anti-lgbtq-activists/

October 24 Evening Edition

ABC7
— Illinois COVID-19 today: IL reports highest ever daily coronavirus case count with 6,161 positive tests, 63 deaths Illinois health officials reported 5,368 COVID-19 cases Sept. 4 after working through testing backlog – Eric Horng
https://abc7chicago.com/health/il-reports-most-covid-19-cases-ever-in-1-day-with-6161-63-deaths/7305078/

NBC5
— Boat Parades, Road Rallies Buoy Trump and His Supporters These Trump parades — whether by boat, pickup truck or tractor — have become a show of strength for the president’s supporters and a way to make themselves visible in a year when the coronavirus pandemic has upended traditional campaigning and put a stop to huge arena rallies and picnic fundraisers – John Seewer
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/national-international/boat-parades-road-rallies-buoy-trump-and-his-supporters/2358755/

CBS2
— Former CPD Supt. Eddie Johnson Turns Himself In After Police Responded Domestic Incident At His Home
https://chicago.cbslocal.com/2020/10/24/chicago-police-former-supt-eddie-johnson-domestic-incident-investigation/

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— Coronavirus in Illinois updates: Spike in newly confirmed daily COVID-19 cases brings a new state record — 6,161 — as 63 more deaths reported; positivity rate climbs to 6.1%
https://www.chicagotribune.com/coronavirus/ct-covid-19-pandemic-chicago-illinois-news-20201024-v6binsngknhclpkrppikejtgii-story.html
— Alaska Sen. Lisa Murkowski says she will vote to confirm Amy Coney Barrett to the Supreme Court – AP
https://www.chicagotribune.com/nation-world/ct-nw-senate-supreme-court-amy-coney-barrett-20201024-b4anuc3ei5b2fhscug4pwguc5e-story.html

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— Surging coronavirus colors White House race in closing days. President Donald Trump assured supporters packed shoulder to shoulder Saturday in North Carolina that “we’re rounding the turn” on the coronavirus and mocked his Democratic challenger, Joe Biden, for raising alarms. – AP
https://chicago.suntimes.com/elections/2020/10/24/21532199/surging-coronavirus-election-white-house
— Illinois shatters daily coronavirus case record again with 6,161 new infections; Restaurant owners ask for proof that they are COVID-19 super spreaders
https://chicago.suntimes.com/coronavirus/2020/10/24/21531663/latest-coronavirus-news-live-updates-chicago-illinois-2020

DAILY HERALD
— ‘We don’t speculate’: How AP counts votes and calls races – AP
https://www.dailyherald.com/article/20201024/news/310249971/
— Black voters: Racial justice, health care access are the top issues in this election – Madhu Krishnamurthy
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20201024/black-voters-racial-justice-health-care-access-are-the-top-issues-in-this-election
— State sets record again for new COVID-19 cases: 6,161, up 25% from Thursday’s record
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20201024/state-sets-record-again-for-new-covid-19-cases-6161-up-25-from-thursdays-record

QUAD CITY TIMES
— Illinois Quad-Cities school districts working to improve diversity – Anthony Watt (DIERSEN: To improve diversity is to get rid of those who are Trump supporters, conservative, patriotic, Republican, American, White, male, older, heterosexual, married, non-poor, gun owners, Christian, Protestant, Italian American, German American, and/or those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.)
https://qctimes.com/news/local/education/illinois-quad-cities-school-districts-working-to-improve-diversity/article_02e717f3-e87a-56d0-9d4d-4bf48d3467b1.html
(FROM THE ARTICLE: Illinois Quad-Cities school districts have less diverse teaching staffs when compared to the diversity of the communities they serve, something they acknowledge and say are working to improve.)

HERALD & REVIEW
— Watch now: GOP lawmakers spread message during Central Illinois bus tour – DAVE FOPAY
https://herald-review.com/news/local/govt-and-politics/watch-now-gop-lawmakers-spread-message-during-central-illinois-bus-tour/article_a529d66a-7a0d-57f9-9b66-3fed5fa806d6.html
— COVID changes make for fresh Illinois challenges – Rich Miller
https://herald-review.com/opinion/columnists/rich-miller-covid-changes-make-for-fresh-illinois-challenges/article_c1c07f51-599e-5ea5-aad3-11325c1ff075.html

TELEGRAPH HERALD
— Fewer get-out-the-vote events might lower student turnout – KELLY MEYERHOFER
https://www.telegraphherald.com/news/iowa-illinois-wisconsin/article_69297d50-1922-5824-9245-c2ba1b2f53f5.html

SUBURBAN LIFE
— DuPage County reports single-day record 517 COVID-19 cases, region’s positivity down slightly to 9.3% – JOSHUA WELGE
https://www.mysuburbanlife.com/2020/10/24/dupage-county-reports-single-day-record-517-covid-19-cases-regions-positivity-down-slightly-to-9-3/avi4znb/

NPR ILLINOIS
— Robocalls, Rumors And Emails: Last-Minute Election Disinformation Floods Voters – PAM FESSLER
https://www.nprillinois.org/post/robocalls-rumors-and-emails-last-minute-election-disinformation-floods-voters#stream/0

ILLINOIS REPUBLICAN PARTY
— ILGOP Handing Out Voter Fraud Alert Fliers in DuPage County WATCH: Video of Electronic Voting Machine “Glitch”
https://illinois.gop/voter-fraud-alert/

MCHENRY COUNTY BLOG
— Opportunity to Meet Jennie Ives Monday in Cary
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/10/23/opportunity-to-meet-jennie-ives-monday-in-cary/
— What Do Two Trump Thumbs Up onTee Shirt Man?
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/10/24/message-of-the-day-a-tee-shirt-262/
— IL-14: Lauren Underwood’s Fourth TV Commercial
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/10/24/underwood102420/
— Kelly Liebmann Stresses Importance for Checks and Balances Concerning Law Enforcement Provided by Elected Coroner’s Office
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/10/24/kelly-liebmann-stresses-importance-for-checks-and-balances-concerning-law-enforcement-provided-by-elected-coroners-office/
— People Preparing for the Worst
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/10/24/people-preparing-for-the-worst/
— State Puts McHenry County on Coronavirus Warning List
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/10/24/state-puts-mchenry-on-coronavirus-warning-list/
— IL-14: Oberweis Compares His Agenda with Underwood’s
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/10/24/il-14-oberweis-compares-his-agenda-with-underwoods/
— Algonquin Township Republican Party Runs Full Page Ad in Northwest Herald
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/10/24/algonquin-township-republican-party-runs-full-page-ad-in-northwest-herald/
— IL-14: Jim Oberweis Releases Two Commercials for Home Stretch
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/10/24/shotgun102420/
— Long-Time Algonquin Village Clerk Gerald Kautz, RIP
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/10/24/kautz102420/
— Winnebago County Health Department Closing Businesses
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/10/24/winnebago-county-health-department-closing-businesses/

CAPITOL FAX
— DuPage County Clerks says ILGOP is actually complaining about ADA requirement, and that local Republicans know about it
https://capitolfax.com/2020/10/24/dupage-county-clerks-says-ilgop-is-actually-complaining-about-ada-requirement-and-that-local-republicans-know-about-it/

WASHINGTON EXAMINER
— Conservatives rip liberals for misunderstanding Trump’s coyote reference during debate
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/conservatives-rip-liberals-for-misunderstanding-trumps-coyote-reference-during-debate

LIFE SITE NEWS
— DISGUSTING, TRAGIC: Shock poll claims 30% of U.S. women under 25 identify as LGBT: dire implications There’s a ‘growing prevalence of singledom among America’s rising generation of women.’ – Doug Mainwaring
https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/shock-poll-claims-30-of-u.s-women-under-25-identify-as-lgbt-dire-implications

THE HILL
— Trump downplays spike in COVID-19 cases, blames media, increased testing for high numbers – JORDAN WILLIAMS
https://thehill.com/homenews/administration/522581-trump-downplays-spike-in-covid-19-cases-blames-media-increased

NEW YORK TIMES
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: A hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-hater says “How The Epoch Times Created a Giant Influence Machine. Since 2016, the Falun Gong-backed newspaper has used aggressive Facebook tactics and right-wing misinformation to create an anti-China, pro-Trump media empire.”
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/10/24/technology/epoch-times-influence-falun-gong.html

FORBES
— Trump Votes In Person And Slams Mail-In Voting As Campaign Urges Voters To Vote By Mail – Andrew Solender
https://www.forbes.com/sites/andrewsolender/2020/10/24/trump-votes-in-person-and-slams-mail-in-voting-as-campaign-urges-voters-to-vote-by-mail/

October 11 Evening Edition

ABC7
— Illinois COVID-19: IL reports 2,727 new coronavirus cases, 9 deaths
https://abc7chicago.com/health/il-reports-2727-new-coronavirus-cases-9-deaths/6944910/
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Those who promote LGBTQ promote LGBTQ.
https://abc7chicago.com/society/national-coming-out-day-coming-out-during-a-pandemic/6943403/

NBC5

— U.S. Sees Highest Number of New Coronavirus Cases in Nearly Two Months New cases are rising in 33 states across the South, East and Midwest – Annie Palmer
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/u-s-sees-highest-number-of-new-coronavirus-cases-in-nearly-two-months/2352149/

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— U.S. will get extended look at Amy Coney Barrett who will tell senators courts ‘should not try’ to make policy – AP
https://chicago.suntimes.com/politics/2020/10/11/21511491/u-s-will-get-extended-look-at-amy-coney-barrett-tell-senators-courts-should-not-try-to-make-policy
— While Underwood does not directly condemn “rioting and looting” during that appearance, taken in the full context of her remarks it is a stretch to suggest her praise of “beautiful protests” extends to looting and rioting. – BGA
https://chicago.suntimes.com/politics/2020/10/11/21509935/fact-check-oberweis-underwood-14th-congressional-district-rioting-looting-sun-times-editorial-board
— The achievements of Italians and Italian Americans weave so fully through the quilt of American culture that their threads are nearly invisible. – Bill Dal Cerro
https://chicago.suntimes.com/2020/10/11/21506841/columbus-day-italian-americans-achievements-bill-dal-cerro-guglielmo-marconi-lee-iacocca

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— VOTER GUIDE (DIERSEN: Republican township, ward, and county organizations should a) publish voter guides and b) publish updated versions of those guides as candidates get endorsements, as new information about voting comes out, etc. I have already taken the outstanding Milton Township Republican Organization voter guide to the homes in my precinct that have at least one Republican or one Independent voter. It would be great if I could take an updated version of that guide to the homes in my precinct that have at least one Republican or one Independent voter who has not voted yet.)
https://www.chicagotribune.com/politics/elections/
— Amy Coney Barrett hearing: Senators weigh COVID-19 risk for Barrett Supreme Court hearing – AP
https://www.chicagotribune.com/nation-world/ct-nw-amy-coney-barrett-supreme-court-hearing-20201011-f37opxbxpngkxdgysyys26nqzu-story.html

HINSDALE PATCH
— Hinsdale-Area Rep Says ‘Trump Loves America’ in 2016 Post Deanne Mazzochi also explains why a ‘white, male Republican president’ is best for liberty. – David Giuliani
https://patch.com/illinois/hinsdale/hinsdale-area-rep-says-trump-loves-america-2016-post

ALTON TELEGRAPH
— Endorsements roll in for several candidates – Ron DeBrock (DIERSEN: Republican township, ward, and county organizations should a) publish voter guides and b) publish updated versions of those guides as candidates get endorsements, as new information about voting comes out, etc. I have already taken the outstanding Milton Township Republican Organization voter guide to the homes in my precinct that have at least one Republican or one Independent voter. It would be great if I could take an updated version of that guide to the homes in my precinct that have at least one Republican or one Independent voter who has not voted yet.)
https://www.thetelegraph.com/news/article/Campaign-Notebook-Endorsements-roll-in-for-15637774.php

MCHENRY COUNTY BLOG
— Reasons Tribune Endorses Mark Curran
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/10/11/tribune-endorses-mark-curran/
— Brian Sager Mails Again, Says He Won’t Vote for Mike Madigan
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/10/11/brian-sager-mails-again-says-he-wont-vote-for-mike-madigan/
— IL-06: WGN-TV Debate Decisive Win for Jeanne Ives
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/10/11/cidebate101120/
— Another Trump Law Enforcement Arrest – Arson in Naperville
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/10/10/another-trump-law-enforcement-arrest-arson-in-naperville/
— Pritzker Wants 80% of Population Vaccination (See Page 5)
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/10/10/pritzker-wants-80-of-population-vaccination-see-page-5/
— Ives Portrays Herself as “Tough Mom” Wanting to “Smash the Status Quo”
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/10/09/ives-portrays-herself-as-tough-mom-wanting-to-smash-the-status-quo/
— Judge David Gervais Mails
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/10/09/judge-david-gervais-mails/
— IL-14: Jim Oberweis Interviews from Wednesday and Thursday
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/10/09/oberweis100920/
— Republicans Respond to Lying Jack Franks’ Robo-Call Implying Republican Party Support
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/10/09/republicans-respond-to-lying-jack-franks-robo-call-implying-republican-party-support/
— Mask Price Gouger Charged (with Anti-Pritzker Mask Not Related to Story)
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/10/09/mask-price-gouger-charged/
–NFIB Mails Against Pritzker Tax Hike Amendment
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/10/09/nfib-mails-against-pritzker-tax-hike-amendment/
— IL-14: Lauren Underwood Publicity Stunt Targeting Alleged Suppression of Black Voters Through Social Media
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/10/08/underwood100620/

FOX NEWS
— Twitter adds warning to ‘immune’ tweet by US President Trump The warning said his tweet “violated the Twitter rules about spreading misleading and potentially harmful information” related to COVID-19. – Frank Miles (DIERSEN: According to my critics/opponents, all government and political news and commentary is misinformation and harmful, except for the government and political news and commentary that they put out or bless. I should write a book about my critics/opponents, better yet, I should sue them.)
https://www.foxnews.com/politics/twitter-adds-warning-to-immune-tweet-by-us-president-trump

BIZ PAC REVIEW
— ‘I’m not one to play with’: Candace Owens puts Joe Walsh’s wife on legal notice for her scandalous claim – Samantha Chang
https://www.bizpacreview.com/2020/10/11/im-not-one-to-play-with-candace-owens-puts-joe-walshs-wife-on-legal-notice-for-her-scandalous-claim-983094

CNN
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: A hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-hater says “Trump chooses denial and recklessness as he’s set to resume campaign rallies.”
https://www.cnn.com/2020/10/11/politics/trump-coronavirus-2020-election/index.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: A hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-hater says “What Trump really wants from his risky rallies.”
https://www.cnn.com/2020/10/11/opinions/donald-trump-rallies-coronavirus-obeidallah/index.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: A hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-hater says “Donald Trump just keeps driving in the wrong direction.”
https://www.cnn.com/2020/10/11/politics/us-election-2020-week-ahead/index.html

NBC NEWS
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Ever-increasingly Democrats promote LGBTQ. To promote LGBTQ is to promote the destruction of traditional marriage and the destruction of the traditional family.
https://www.nbcnews.com/feature/nbc-out/national-coming-out-day-20-people-who-came-out-2020-n1242833

WASHINGTON POST
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-haters say “As Trump stumbles, voters finalize their choices, and Biden’s lead grows.”
https://www.washingtonpost.com/national/as-trump-stumbles-voters-finalize-their-choices-and-bidens-lead-grows/2020/10/11/0ed19f6e-0a7f-11eb-991c-be6ead8c4018_story.html
— Suffering from smallpox after Gettysburg, Lincoln may have infected his valet – Michael S. Rosenwald
https://www.washingtonpost.com/history/2020/10/11/lincoln-smallpox-valet-died/

NEW YORK POST
— Trump says House Speaker Nancy Pelosi couldn’t pass ‘basic aptitude tests’ – Mark Moore
https://nypost.com/2020/10/11/trump-nancy-pelosi-couldnt-pass-basic-aptitude-tests/

LOS ANGELES TIMES
— The Times Publishes Voter Guide and Election Resources as Early Voting Begins (DIERSEN: Republican township, ward, and county organizations should a) publish voter guides and b) publish updated versions of those guides as candidates get endorsements, as new information about voting comes out, etc. I have already taken the outstanding Milton Township Republican Organization voter guide to the homes in my precinct that have at least one Republican or one Independent voter. It would be great if I could take an updated version of that guide to the homes in my precinct that have at least one Republican or one Independent voter who has not voted yet.)
https://www.latimes.com/about/pressreleases/story/2020-10-07/the-times-publishes-voter-guide-and-election-resources-as-early-voting-begins

USA TODAY
— Key takeaways from the New York Times’ investigation into Trump’s taxes while in office – Matthew Brown (DIERSEN: I should write a book about Money Magazine’s investigation into my taxes while I was an IRS employee.)
https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2020/10/11/key-takeaways-nyt-look-into-trumps-taxes-while-office/5960622002/

WALL STREET JOURNAL
— Trump Isn’t a Transmission Risk, White House Physician Says – Rebecca Ballhaus
https://www.wsj.com/articles/trump-holds-first-public-event-since-his-covid-diagnosis-11602361769

BLOOMBERG
— Trump Interview Today: President Says Now Immune to Coronavirus, Unlike Biden
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2020-10-11/trump-says-he-s-now-immune-to-the-coronavirus-unlike-biden

August 3 Evening Edition

WHITE HOUSE
— President Trump just signed an executive order to protect American jobs from foreign labor (DIERSEN: I worked for the federal government for almost 30 years. Because federal employees have to be citizens of America, I was protected from foreign labor.)
https://www.whitehouse.gov/1600daily/

NBC5
— Illinois’ 7-Day Positivity Rate Reaches 4% as State Reports Nearly 1,300 New Cases The last time the state went above 4 percent in that category was on June 11, according to data compiled by the NBC 5 Investigates team
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/coronavirus/illinois-7-day-positivity-rate-reaches-4-as-state-reports-nearly-1300-new-cases/2316004/
— House Panel Calls New Postal Chief to Explain Mail Delays Hearing comes following changes that eliminated overtime for hundreds of thousands of postal workers – Matthew Daly
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/national-international/house-panel-calls-new-postal-chief-to-explain-mail-delays/2316235/

CBS2
— DISGUSTING, TRAGIC: Illinois Marijuana Sales Break Another Record, With $61 Million Sold In July (DIERSEN: When you were young, instead of pot, booze, gambling, other vices, and other immediate pleasures, what did you spend your money on? I spent lots of my money on a) earning a job-related bachelor’s degree when I was 21 in 1970, b) earning job-related master’s degrees when I was 27, 31, and 48, and c) earning job-related professional certifications when I was 30 and 32.)
https://chicago.cbslocal.com/2020/08/03/illinois-marijuana-sales-break-another-record-with-61-million-sold-in-july/

FOX NEWS CHICAGO
— Vote to renominate Donald Trump will be conducted in private – AP
https://www.fox32chicago.com/news/vote-to-renominate-donald-trump-will-be-conducted-in-private

WGN RADIO
— Illinois State Board of Elections: ‘Really plan your vote this year’ – John Williams
https://wgnradio.com/john-williams/illinois-state-board-of-elections-really-plan-your-vote-this-year/

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— DISGUSTING, TRAGIC: Recreational marijuana sales reached almost $61 million in July, shattering previous record – ALLY MAROTTI (DIERSEN: When you were young, instead of pot, booze, gambling, other vices, and other immediate pleasures, what did you spend your money on? I spent lots of my money on a) earning a job-related bachelor’s degree when I was 21 in 1970, b) earning job-related master’s degrees when I was 27, 31, and 48, and c) earning job-related professional certifications when I was 30 and 32.)
https://www.chicagotribune.com/marijuana/illinois/ct-biz-july-recreational-marijuana-sales-illinois-20200803-mje53r54afalnbeknigy76vviu-story.html
— Oswego rally aims to keep focus on social injustice, reform – DAVID SHAROS (DIERSEN: When will there be a Back the Blue rally?)
https://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/aurora-beacon-news/ct-abn-oswego-rally-st-0804-20200803-2wcgivzrtfhxxfuli32astlj3i-story.html

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— DISGUSTING, TRAGIC: Record pot sales continue with $61M in July; total for 2020 eclipses $300M July sales of recreational weed shattered the June record by nearly 30 percent. – Tom Schuba (DIERSEN: When you were young, instead of pot, booze, gambling, other vices, and other immediate pleasures, what did you spend your money on? I spent lots of my money on a) earning a job-related bachelor’s degree when I was 21 in 1970, b) earning job-related master’s degrees when I was 27, 31, and 48, and c) earning job-related professional certifications when I was 30 and 32.)
https://chicago.suntimes.com/cannabis/2020/8/3/21352865/chicago-dispensaries-illinois-weed-cannabis-pot-marijuana-july
— Teachers, activists rally to keep CPS schools closed during COVID-19 pandemic Multiple demonstrations Monday were held to halt a plan to send most students back to school two days per week. – Nader Issa
https://chicago.suntimes.com/education/2020/8/3/21352513/cps-public-schools-pandemic-reopen-close-ctu-covid-remote-learning

CRAIN’S CHICAGO BUSINESS
— Citibank will replace destroyed Gresham branch—but maybe not in Gresham One of just three banks in the South Side’s most populated Black neighborhood, the location on 79th Street was in a strip mall that was burned during the looting in late May. – STEVE DANIELS
https://www.chicagobusiness.com/finance-banking/citibank-will-replace-destroyed-gresham-branch-maybe-not-gresham
— DISGUSTING, TRAGIC: Illinois weed sales set record in July Pot purchases surged 28 percent to $60.9 million, beating a strong increase in June. – JOHN PLETZ (DIERSEN: When you were young, instead of pot, booze, gambling, other vices, and other immediate pleasures, what did you spend your money on? I spent lots of my money on a) earning a job-related bachelor’s degree when I was 21 in 1970, b) earning job-related master’s degrees when I was 27, 31, and 48, and c) earning job-related professional certifications when I was 30 and 32.)
https://www.chicagobusiness.com/marijuanacannabis/illinois-weed-sales-set-record-july

ROCKFORD REGISTER STAR
— Legislator calls on Illinois state Rep. John Cabello to step down after Facebook comments – Corina Curry
https://www.rrstar.com/news/20200803/legislator-calls-on-illinois-state-rep-john-cabello-to-step-down-after-facebook-comments

WREX
— Winnebago County State’s Attorney calls Rep. Cabello’s comment ‘complicit in unlawful activity’ – Jena Kleindl
https://wrex.com/2020/08/03/winnebago-county-states-attorney-calls-rep-cabellos-comment-complicit-in-unlawful-activity/

CENTER SQUARE
— Republicans take Democrats to task for taking campaign funds under Madigan control – Greg Bishop
https://www.thecentersquare.com/illinois/republicans-take-democrats-to-task-for-taking-campaign-funds-under-madigan-control/article_b4c04296-d5c2-11ea-9885-0399ef9559e9.html

CAPITOL FAX
— 1,298 new cases, 10 additional deaths, 4.0 percent positivity rate
https://capitolfax.com/2020/08/03/1298-new-cases-10-additional-deaths-40-percent-positivity-rate/
— COVID-19 roundup
https://capitolfax.com/2020/08/03/covid-19-roundup-50/
— Because… Radical Madigan!
https://capitolfax.com/2020/08/03/because-radical-madigan/

WASHINGTON TIMES
— Democrats use COVID-19 unemployment to buy votes – Cheryl K. Chumley
https://m.washingtontimes.com/news/2020/aug/3/democrats-use-covid-19-unemployment-buy-votes/
— Gun sales surge an estimated 135% in July amid coronavirus, rioting fears – David Sherfinski
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2020/aug/3/gun-background-checks-jump-79-july-amid-coronaviru/

GOPUSA
— Again? Mitt Romney Sides With Democrats On Mail In Voting Amid Coronavirus
https://www.gopusa.com/?p=92885

AMERICAN CONSERVATIVE UNION
— ACU FOUNDATION LEGISLATIVE RATINGS FOR ILLINOIS 2019
http://acuratings.conservative.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/2019/09/CLA_Illinois_2019_web.pdf

BREITBART
— Chicago-Area Leaders: Cancel U.S. History Classes – DR. SUSAN BERRY
https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2020/08/03/chicago-area-leaders-cancel-u-s-history-classes/
— American Worker Advocates Celebrate H-1B Visa Reforms: ‘This Is Why America Elected Trump!’ – John Binder
https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2020/08/03/american-worker-advocates-celebrate-h-1b-visa-reforms-this-is-why-america-elected-trump/
— Communist Party Leader Endorses Joe Biden – ALANA MASTRANGELO
https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2020/08/03/communist-party-leader-endorses-joe-biden/
— Sean Hannity: Joe Biden Keeps Moving Left, Unlike Previous Democrat Nominees – ROBERT KRAYCHIK
https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2020/08/03/sean-hannity-joe-biden-keeps-moving-left-unlike-previous-democrat-nominees/

FEDERALIST
— Antifa’s Support For Open Borders Proves They’re Anti-American, Not Antifascist In its attempts to defend and legitimize Antifa, the elite media has tried to claim the movement has a long ‘antifascist’ and communist pedigree, a deep historical lineage, and an ideological coherency – Brad Betters
https://thefederalist.com/2020/08/03/antifas-support-for-open-borders-proves-theyre-anti-american-not-antifascist/
— Americans Are Turning Away From Religion Toward Dangerous Secular Cults On the right and the left, pseudo-religious cults are ensnaring a growing number of Americans as traditional religions decline. – John Daniel Davidson
https://thefederalist.com/2020/08/03/americans-are-turning-away-from-religion-toward-dangerous-secular-cults/

NEWSMAX
— Burning Bibles Won’t Bring Utopia – James Hirsen (DIERSEN: Just kidding, but how soon will my critics/opponents print out copies of my GOPUSA ILLINOIS emails and burn them in front of a) government buildings in Wheaton, Milton Township, DuPage County, and Illinois, b) Wheaton Chamber of Commerce headquarters, c) Wheaton Downtown Association headquarters, d) Milton Township Republican Organization election headquarters (if/when it opens), e) Ives campaign headquarters in my precinct, f) etc.?)
https://www.newsmax.com/jameshirsen/christ-king/2020/08/03/id/980285/

NBC NEWS
— For richer and poorer, Uncle Sam’s coronavirus response widened the gulf Experts say there are strong reasons to believe that less-well-to-do business owners have suffered disproportionately and gotten less help from the government during the crisis. – Jonathan Allen
https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/congress/richer-poorer-uncle-sam-s-coronavirus-response-widened-gulf-n1234073

WASHINGTON POST
— Why not everyone was kneeling during the NBA anthem demonstration – Ben Golliver (DIERSEN: Are YOU a Republican? If YOU are a Republican, soon, Democrats, Libertarians, Greens, Independents, and RINOs will demand that YOU kneel before them. How will YOU respond?)
https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/2020/08/03/nba-kneeling-national-anthem/
— It is diversity that makes ‘suburban dreams’ come true – Velma Smith, Falls Church (DIERSEN: What do you say to hypocritical hate-filled Republican-haters who hypocritically flee Democrat areas and come to Republican areas to hypocritically take advantage the prosperity and safety that Republicans created there?)
https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/letters-to-the-editor/it-is-diversity-that-makes-suburban-dreams-come-true/2020/08/03/04b001de-d33d-11ea-826b-cc394d824e35_story.html

NEW YORK POST
— De Blasio admits city skipped permit process to paint Black Lives Matter murals – Julia Marsh (DIERSEN: What kinds of murals do those who run your municipality want painted on the street in front of your home?)
https://nypost.com/2020/08/03/de-blasio-admits-city-skipped-permit-process-to-paint-blm-murals/

CHATTANNOOGA TIMES FREE PRESS
— Trump fires TVA chair, cites hiring of foreign workers – AP
https://www.timesfreepress.com/news/business/aroundregion/story/2020/aug/03/trump-takes-disciplinary-action-against-tva-leadership/528926/#/questions

FORBES
— White House Reportedly Now Requiring Staff Coronavirus Testing After Trump Bashed Increased Diagnostics – Lisette Voytko
https://www.forbes.com/sites/lisettevoytko/2020/08/03/white-house-reportedly-now-requiring-staff-coronavirus-testing-after-trump-bashed-increased-diagnostics/

BLOOMBERG
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Ever-increasingly, hate-filled Trump-haters shout at Blacks, and at everyone else, that Trump has caused all their problems.
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/videos/2020-08-03/nba-coaches-for-racial-justice-video

July 21 Evening Edition

WHITE HOUSE
— President Donald J. Trump Is Taking Action to Ensure American Citizens Receive Proper Representation in Congress
https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefings-statements/president-donald-j-trump-taking-action-ensure-american-citizens-receive-proper-representation-congress/
— Statement from the President Regarding Apportionment
https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefings-statements/statement-president-regarding-apportionment/

ABC7
— Federal agents will deploy to Chicago as part of anti-violence effort; Mayor Lightfoot pushes back against President Trump – Craig Wall, Chuck Goudie and Barb Markoff, Christine Tressel and Ross Weidner
https://abc7chicago.com/politics/federal-agents-will-deploy-to-chicago-as-part-of-anti-violence-effort/6326912/
— Congressman Bobby Rush holds Town Hall to address reports of missing mail – Leah Hope
https://abc7chicago.com/society/reports-of-missing-mail-continue-congressman-rush-to-hold-town-hall-/6327886/
— Trump says coronavirus in US will get worse before it gets better – AP
https://abc7chicago.com/politics/trump-says-covid-19-in-us-will-get-worse-before-it-gets-better/6327566/
— Coronavirus Illinois: IL reports 955 COVID-19 cases, 23 deaths; Wis. could be added to Chicago quarantine order next week, officials say Mayor, Chicago sports team up to slow spread of COVID-19 in city – Cate Cauguiran
https://abc7chicago.com/health/illinois-reports-955-new-covid-19-cases/6327579/

CBS2
— Lightfoot On Federal Troops: Trump Won’t ‘Foolishly Deploy’ Unnamed Agents To The City
https://chicago.cbslocal.com/2020/07/21/lightfoot-on-federal-troops-coming-to-chicago-trump-wont-foolishly-deploy-unnamed-agents-to-the-city/
— ‘Not On Our Watch’: U.S. Rep. Jesus ‘Chuy’ Garcia Slams Trump Plan To Send Federal Agents To Chicago
https://chicago.cbslocal.com/2020/07/21/not-on-our-watch-u-s-rep-jesus-chuy-garcia-slams-trump-plan-to-send-federal-agents-to-chicago/

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— Trump supporters confront Black Lives Matter marchers in Palos Hills – TED SLOWIK
https://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/daily-southtown/opinion/ct-sta-slowik-palos-hills-march-st-0722-20200721-v37etjhozfchnc47uwmy5iv64e-story.html
— Mayor Lori Lightfoot says Chicago expects influx of federal agents to help city fight violence, ‘but we do not welcome dictatorship’ – GREGORY PRATT, JEREMY GORNER and JAMIE MUNKS
https://www.chicagotribune.com/politics/ct-chicago-police-dhs-trump-lightfoot-20200721-6376thfgdfcxvickrnernzt27i-story.html
— Coronavirus in Illinois updates: 955 new known COVID-19 cases reported as DuPage County test site closes early and Kansas added to Chicago’s travel quarantine list
https://www.chicagotribune.com/coronavirus/ct-covid-19-pandemic-chicago-illinois-news-20200721-mmnx7xzmujandkxd4ixrcoqc2e-story.html
— Illinois is violating my right to bear arms – D’ANDRE BRADLEY
https://www.chicagotribune.com/opinion/commentary/ct-opinion-guns-foid-second-amendment-lawsuit-20200721-fndjdcs5ord2razupph3osvai4-story.html

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— GOP legislators: Democrats should demand Springfield action to address ‘breach of trust in government’ And while Democrats did not remain silent about the GOP demands, they didn’t exactly embrace the call to hurry back to Springfield, either. – Neal Earley
https://chicago.suntimes.com/politics/2020/7/21/21333414/gop-legislators-democrats-springfield-special-session-comed-madigan
— United loses $1.6 billion in 2nd quarter The Chicago-based airline says it is managing COVID-19 better than competitors and is lowering its daily losses, with thousands of furloughs planned. – David Roeder
https://chicago.suntimes.com/business/2020/7/21/21333354/united-loses-1-6-billion-2nd-quarter
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Hate-filled Trump-haters promote hatred of Trump.
https://chicago.suntimes.com/2020/7/21/21332787/trump-desperate-border-wall-chicago-violence-unrest-biden-election-politics-lightfoot

DAILY HERALD
— Group: Smaller county board could lead to less diversity, bigger workload – Robert Sanchez
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20200721/group-smaller-county-board-could-lead-to-less-diversity-bigger-workload

HERALD NEWS
— Will County area state Republicans slam Madigan over allegations – ALEX ORTIZ
https://www.theherald-news.com/2020/07/20/will-county-area-state-republicans-slam-madigan-over-allegations/a4r5p8q/

STATELINE
— Dixon police find suspects accused of vandalizing Ronald Reagan statue
https://www.mystateline.com/news/local-news/dixon-police-searching-for-suspects-accused-of-vandalizing-ronald-reagan-statue/

CHICAGO PATCH
— Did Pritzker’s $10 Million, Clout Jobs Buy Madigan’s Influence? Pritzker said those who tolerate “poisonous” culture of corruption need to answer for their role in it. You first, Governor. – Mark Konkol,
https://patch.com/illinois/chicago/did-pritzkers-10-million-clout-jobs-buy-madigans-influence

MCHENRY COUNTY BLOG
— Missives to Jack Franks That He Submitted as ”Public Comments” a Month Ago
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/07/21/missives-to-jack-franks-that-he-submitted-aspublic-comments-a-month-ago/
— Continuing FOID Card Issuance Delay Challenged in Federal Court
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/07/21/continuing-foid-card-issuance-delay-challenged-in-federal-court/
— A Rare Democrat Willing to Risk Madigan’s Ire
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/07/21/a-rare-democrat-willing-to-risk-madigans-ire/
— Kamala Harris Apparently Will be Joe Biden’s Running Mate
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/07/21/kamala-harris-apparently-will-be-joe-bidens-running-mate/
— L-14: Jim Oberweis Fundraiser Tomorrow in Woodstock
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/07/21/il-14-jim-oberweis-fundraiser-wednesday-in-woodstock/
— County Auditor Shannon Teresi’s Effort to Keep Taxpayer Dollars Out of Politics
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/07/21/auditor-shannon-teresis-effort-to-keep-taxpayer-dollars-out-of-politics/
— Libertarians File for County Office
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/07/21/libertarians-file-of-county-office/
— McConchie Credits ADA for Ability to Serve in State Senate
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/07/20/mcconchie-credits-ada-for-ability-to-serve-in-state-senate/
— Crain’s Echoes False Narative That Dems Are Calling for Madigan to Step Down
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/07/20/crains-echoes-false-narative-that-dems-are-calling-for-madigan-to-step-down/

CAPITOL FAX
— Pritzker says state will resist deployment of Federal Protective Service agents, “And if they do come, we’re going to do everything we can from a legal perspective to get them out”
https://capitolfax.com/2020/07/21/pritzker-says-state-will-resist-deployment-of-federal-protective-service-agents-and-if-they-do-come-were-going-to-do-everything-we-can-from-a-legal-perspective-to-get-them-out/
— 955 new cases, 23 additional deaths, 3.1 average percent positivity rate, outbreak at juvenile justice facility
https://capitolfax.com/2020/07/21/955-new-cases-23-additional-deaths-31-average-percent-positivity-rate-outbreak-at-juvenile-justice-facility/
— ISRA files suit to enforce state FOID law requirements
https://capitolfax.com/2020/07/21/isra-files-suit-to-enforce-state-foid-law-requirements/

WASHINGTON TIMES
— Tucker Carlson accuses NYT of terrorizing his family – Andrew Blake
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2020/jul/21/tucker-carlson-accuses-nyt-of-terrorizing-his-fami/

FOX NEWS
— Trump signs order to prevent illegal immigrants from being counted in redrawing of voting districts – Adam Shaw, John Roberts
https://www.foxnews.com/politics/trump-to-sign-order-illegal-immigrants-voting-districts

GOPUSA
— Biden Urges Muslims To Help Him Defeat Trump (DIERSEN: Who else has/will Biden urged/urge to help him defeat Trump: those who are anti-law enforcement, anti-conservative, anti-patriotic, anti-Republican, anti-American, anti-White, anti-male, anti-older people, anti-heterosexuals, anti-married people, anti-rich people, anti-gun owners, anti-Protestants, anti-German Americans, anti-draft avoiders (except Biden), and anti-those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time?)
https://www.gopusa.com/biden-urges-muslims-to-help-him-defeat-trump/

BLAZE
— Tucker Carlson says NYT plans to reveal location of his home in order to injure his family and shut him up – SARAH TAYLOR
https://www.theblaze.com/news/tucker-carlson-times-home-address

DAILY WIRE
— China Forces Christians To Renounce Faith, Destroy Christian Symbols – Ryan Saavedra (DIERSEN: How soon, if not already, will Democrats and RINOs force Republicans to renounce their membership in the Republican Party and destroy Republican symbols?)
https://www.dailywire.com/news/china-forces-christians-to-renounce-faith-destroy-christian-symbols-or-be-cut-off-from-welfare-reports-say
— Tom Cotton Compares ‘Anarchists And Insurrectionists’ In Portland To Confederacy “The federal government has a responsibility to defend its installations and its property.” – Jon Brown
https://www.dailywire.com/news/tom-cotton-compares-anarchists-and-insurrectionists-in-portland-to-confederacy

PATRIOT POST
— The Leftmedia’s Very Effective ‘Systemic Racism’ Narrative The Left has made significant gains convincing too many Americans to hate America. – Thomas Gallatin
https://patriotpost.us/articles/72304-the-leftmedias-very-effective-systemic-racism-narrative-2020-07-21

NEWS BUSTERS
— Google Blacklists NewsBusters, Conservative Sites From Search – Corinne Weaver (DIERSEN: My critics/opponents want Google to NOT treat www.gopillinois.com as being a news website. Google continues to do what my critics/opponents want.)
https://newsbusters.org/blogs/techwatch/corinne-weaver/2020/07/21/updated-google-blacklists-newsbusters-conservative-sites

PJ MEDIA
— Jesus Statues Vandalized, Beheaded in U.S. as China Rips Down Jesus Posters in Homes – TYLER O’NEIL
https://pjmedia.com/culture/tyler-o-neil/2020/07/21/jesus-statues-vandalized-beheaded-in-u-s-as-china-rips-down-jesus-posters-in-homes-n667497

THE HILL
— Trump aims to bar undocumented immigrants from counting toward House representation – BRETT SAMUELS AND RAFAEL BERNAL
https://thehill.com/latino/508314-trump-aims-to-bar-undocumented-immigrants-from-counting-toward-house-representation
— Thousands walked off job Monday in ‘Strike for Black Lives’ The organized strike Monday had essential workers walking off the job all across the country. – Joseph Guzman
https://thehill.com/changing-america/respect/equality/508323-thousands-walked-off-job-monday-in-strike-for-black-lives

NEW YORK TIMES
— Trump Excluding Those in US Illegally From Reapportionment – AP
https://www.nytimes.com/aponline/2020/07/21/us/politics/ap-us-trump-immigration-executive-order.html
— A Company Backs a Cause. It Funds a Politician Who Doesn’t. What Gives? – Andrew Ross Sorkin (DIERSEN: What motivates you to give money to candidates and to political organizations? For me, it is their defending and advancing the Republican Party platform, including its traditional family, right to life, immigration, illegal drugs, Second Amendment, and equal opportunity (no race or gender based preference giving) planks.)
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/07/21/business/dealbook/corporate-political-donations.html

NEW YORK DAILY NEWS
— No plans from NYC Mayor de Blasio to shut down ‘Occupy City Hall’ encampment – SHANT SHAHRIGIAN
https://www.nydailynews.com/news/politics/ny-occupy-city-hall-bill-de-blasio-20200721-zf4hgkmf5raqzdfhpvo7gmihtu-story.html

FEDERAL NEWS NETWORK
— Over 20k military members have now been diagnosed with coronavirus – Eric White
https://federalnewsnetwork.com/federal-newscast/2020/07/over-20k-military-members-have-now-been-diagnosed-with-coronavirus/

FED SMITH
— Top 10 Highest Paid Feds – 1 Is Well-Known – Ralph R. Smith
https://www.fedsmith.com/2020/07/21/top-10-highest-paid-feds-1-well-known/

RASMUSSEN REPORTS
— Even More Now Oppose Defunding Police, Fear More Violence
https://www.rasmussenreports.com/public_content/politics/current_events/social_issues/even_more_now_oppose_defunding_police_fear_more_violence

July 16 Evening Edition

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

July 10 Evening Edition

ABC7
— Coronavirus Illinois: IL COVID-19 cases increase by 1,317 as state testing positivity rate rises – Eric Horng
https://abc7chicago.com/health/illinois-covid-19-cases-increase-by-1317/6311594/
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Hate-filled Trump-haters say “Two-thirds of Americans disapprove of Trump’s coronavirus, race relations response.”
https://abc7chicago.com/trump-coronavirus-race-relations-protests/6311092/

NBC5
— Illinois Reports Highest Daily Number of Coronavirus Cases in More Than a Month A total of 1,317 new coronavirus cases were reported Friday
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/coronavirus/illinois-reports-highest-daily-number-of-coronavirus-cases-in-more-than-a-month/2303179/
— Plan for Chicago ICE Citizens Academy Causes Uproar ICE officials say the program offers a “transparent, insider’s view” of operations, but critics claim the agency can’t be trusted – Chris Hush
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/plan-for-chicago-ice-citizens-academy-causes-uproar/2303189/
— Trump Commutes Sentence of Longtime Ally Roger Stone  Stone was the sixth Trump aide or adviser to be convicted on charges brought as part of special counsel Robert Mueller’s investigation – Jill Colvin and Eric Tucker
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/national-international/trump-commutes-sentence-of-longtime-ally-roger-stone/2303340/
— Former Chicago Rep. Gutierrez Asks People to Boycott Goya After CEO Praises Trump
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/former-chicago-rep-gutierrez-asks-people-to-boycott-goya-after-ceo-praises-trump/2303126/

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— Postage stampede? Chicago voters set new record for vote-by-mail applications for November election In a statement, Lance Gough, the executive director of the city’s electoral authority, said “from here on it’s just a matter of seeing how soon Chicago voters double, triple and likely quintuple the records set in March 2020, and prior to that, November 1944.” – Rachel Hinton
https://chicago.suntimes.com/politics/2020/7/10/21320332/city-record-vote-mail-applications-elections-ballots-absentee-covid-19-coronavirus
— As coronavirus surges in Republican territory, so does rage over masks Health officials recommend mask wearing to prevent coronavirus spread, but many politicians decry limiting rights of individuals. – Gus Garcia-Roberts
https://chicago.suntimes.com/coronavirus/2020/7/10/21320437/coronavirus-surges-rage-over-masks

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Democrats run Chicago, but Democrats blame Republicans for crime in Chicago.
https://www.chicagotribune.com/columns/clarence-page/ct-column-donald-trump-crime-racism-page-20200710-fuvi6thlcfgb7nwaxaiogotbiy-story.html
— Naperville Park Board spent $25K on lawsuit against Pritzker to reopen park facilities only to drop the case a month later – ERIN HEGARTY
https://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/naperville-sun/ct-nvs-park-district-lawsuit-reopen-cost-st-20200710-uoigpmyp6bg5zlc5x2hb2k6l6i-story.html
— Will Boystown become Rainbow Way? Local leaders consider a name change for Chicago’s signature gay neighborhood after a petition complains of sexism, racism and transphobia. – Nara Schoenberg
https://www.chicagotribune.com/lifestyles/ct-life-renaming-boystown-petition-07102020-20200710-wzfqwqshefa5tgh34kd7phxdgu-story.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: A hate-filled Trump-hater says “Trump is selling white grievance. The suburbs aren’t buying it.”
https://www.chicagotribune.com/election-2020/ct-nw-nyt-trump-suburban-voters-20200710-w5g4l6bj4nc2bplom2bnccnuty-story.html

DAILY HERALD
— How DuPage County plans to use $7 million in federal COVID-19 relief funds – Robert Sanchez
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20200710/how-dupage-county-plans-to-use-7-million-in-federal-covid-19-relief-funds
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: A hate-filled Republican-hater says “Tapping into crime fears, GOP conflates mayhem with protests.”
https://www.dailyherald.com/article/20200710/news/307109993/
— DuPage Regional Office of Education awarded grant to develop dropout prevention program – Luann E. Doman
https://www.dailyherald.com/submitted/20200630/dupage-regional-office-of-education-awarded-grant-to-develop-dropout-prevention-program

CRAIN’S CHICAGO BUSINESS
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: To promote LGBTQ is to promote the destruction of traditional marriage and the traditional family. To promote Affirmative Action, Diversity, and Inclusion is to promote reverse discrimination and age discrimination.
https://www.chicagobusiness.com/awards/crains-2020-notable-lgbtq-executives-and-businesses-championing-diversity-and-inclusion

CHAMPAIGN/URBANA NEWS GAZETTE
— Local communities cry foul over aid funds
https://www.news-gazette.com/opinion/editorials/local-communities-cry-foul-over-aid-funds/article_5e2b147f-6623-5a35-92bc-b40e3b862667.html

KANE COUNTY CHRONICLE
— Small business advocacy organization endorses Oberweis for Congress
https://www.kcchronicle.com/2020/07/10/small-business-advocacy-organization-endorses-oberweis-for-congress/an3erxn/

MCHENRY COUNTY BLOG
— County Board Resolution Urging Other Tax Districts to Show Restraint Postponed Until County “Sure Our House Is in Order”
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/07/10/county-board-resolution-urging-other-tax-districts-to-show-restraint-postponed-until-county-sure-our-house-is-in-order/
— Looking at the Big Property Tax Kahunas–Schools
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/07/10/looking-at-the-big-property-tax-kahuna-schools/
— A Bumper Sticker – Taxpayer Lives Matter
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/07/10/message-of-the-day-a-bumper-sticker-44/
— Coronavirus-Infected Chicago Teacher Spits on Man Who Takes Off Mask While Leaving Cosco
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/07/09/coronavirus-infected-highland-park-teacher-spits-on-man-who-takes-off-mask-while-leaving-cosco/
— Marengo Hiring Lobbyist for $25,000
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/07/09/marengo-hiring-lobbyist-for-25000/

ILLINOIS REVIEW
— MILLION UNMASKED MARCH AND RALLY SET FOR JULY 25 IN SPRINGFIELD, IL
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2020/07/million-unmasked-march-and-rally-set-for-july-25-in-springfield-il.html
— SKILLICORN: TO WEAR A MASK OR NOT?
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2020/07/skillicorn-to-wear-a-mask-or-not.html
— ROSSI: THE FUTURES OF OUR KIDS ARE IN SERIOUS JEOPARDY
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2020/07/rossi-the-futures-of-our-kids-are-in-serious-jeopardy.html

CAPITOL FAX
— 1,317 new cases, 25 additional deaths, 2.9 percent positivity rate
https://capitolfax.com/2020/07/10/1317-new-cases-25-additional-deaths-29-percent-positivity-rate/

GOPUSA
— AOC Urges Boycott Of Goya Foods For Praising Trump
https://www.gopusa.com/?p=91723
— Where Are The Young, White And Woke BLM Supporters Now That Black Children Are Being Killed In The Streets? – John Kass
https://www.gopusa.com/?p=91688
— ‘Systemic Racism’: NBC Expected To Slash White Workers – Patrick J. Buchanan (DIERSEN: During the 1980s and 1990s, the Democrats who ran GAO slashed their employees who were Republican, White, male, and/or non-veteran.)
https://www.gopusa.com/systemic-racism-nbc-expected-to-slash-white-workers/

BLAZE
— Dems call for boycott of Hispanic-owned food company Goya after CEO praises President Trump. Unsurprisingly, AOC is leading the charge. – BRECK DUMAS
https://www.theblaze.com/news/dems-call-for-boycotting-latino-food-company-goya-after-ceo-praises-president-trump

BREITBART
— De Blasio: We’re Cancelling Large Events, But Not BLM Protests — ‘Historic Moment of Change’ – IAN HANCHETT
https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2020/07/09/de-blasio-were-cancelling-large-events-have-to-respect-protests-are-historic-moment-of-change/
— More than 25,000 U.S. university teachers signed a petition that touts job-seeking migrants by demeaning U.S. citizenship as merely an “artificial distinction” between Americans and foreigners. – Neil Munro
https://www.breitbart.com/economy/2020/07/10/25000-academics-say-americans-citizenship-is-an-artificial-distinction/

CONSERVATIVE HQ
— Did Your Local Newspaper Call Trump’s Mt. Rushmore Speech ‘dark and divisive’? Here’s One Way To Push Back – George Rasley
http://www.conservativehq.com/article/32863-did-your-local-newspaper-call-trumps-mt-rushmore-speech-dark-and-divisive-heres-one-wa

DAILY SIGNAL
— DISGUSTING, TRAGIC: These 18 Corporations Gave Money to Radical Black Lives Matter Group – Fred Lucas
https://www.dailysignal.com/2020/07/07/these-18-corporations-gave-money-to-black-lives-matter-group/
— ‘1619 Project’ Stokes Racial Division, But Offers No Real Solutions – Jonathan Butcher
https://www.dailysignal.com/2020/07/10/1619-project-stokes-racial-division-but-offers-no-real-solutions/

NATIONAL REVIEW
— No One Is Ever Woke Enough – JIM GERAGHTY
https://www.nationalreview.com/the-morning-jolt/no-one-is-ever-woke-enough-2/

THE HILL
— Crenshaw takes aim at Duckworth’s patriotism, accuses her of supporting the ‘destruction of America’ – JULIEGRACE BRUFKE
https://thehill.com/homenews/house/506768-crenshaw-takes-aim-at-duckworths-patriotism-accuses-her-of-supporting-the

NBC NEWS
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: The hate-filled Trump-hater Luis Gutiérrez “backs Joe Biden to ‘crush’ Trump racism” and says “He’s like racist in chief in the White House.”
https://www.nbcnews.com/news/latino/ex-congressman-luis-guti-rrez-says-he-s-backing-joe-n1233443
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Ever-increasingly LGBTQ-promoters promote hatred against Trump.
https://www.nbcnews.com/feature/nbc-out/120-members-congress-tell-trump-end-his-harmful-anti-lgbtq-n1233460
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Hate-filled Trump-haters crow about their success in getting Latinos to hate Trump.
https://www.nbcnews.com/news/latino/trump-tries-woo-latino-voters-some-see-empty-gesture-n1233425

MSN
— Goya Foods CEO Won’t Apologize for Complimenting Trump – Eddy Rodriguez
https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/politics/goya-foods-ceo-wont-apologize-for-complimenting-trump/ar-BB16AY13

WASHINGTON POST
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Ever-increasingly, hate-filled Trump-haters use Facebook to destroy America.
https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2020/07/10/hate-speech-trump-tech/

NEW YORK POST
— Trump threatens funding for schools promoting ‘radical left indoctrination’ – Ebony Bowden (DIERSEN: What percent of students are anti-law enforcement, anti-Trump, anti-conservative, anti-patriotic, anti-Republican, anti-American, anti-White, anti-male, anti-older people, anti-heterosexuals, anti-married people, anti-rich people, anti-gun owners, anti-Protestants, anti-German Americans, anti-draft avoiders, and/or anti-those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.
https://nypost.com/2020/07/10/trump-threatens-school-funding-over-radical-left-indoctrnation/

SALON
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: A hate-filled Trump hater says that Duckworth says that Trump and Carson are “insecure men” who hurl racist insults in “desperate” bid for attention.
https://www.salon.com/2020/07/10/duckworth-trump-and-carson-insecure-men-who-hurl-racist-insults-in-desperate-bid-for-attention/

June 24 Evening Edition

ABC7
— Democrats confirm plans for nearly all-virtual convention; Biden to accept nomination in Milwaukee – AP
https://abc7chicago.com/politics/democrats-confirm-plans-for-nearly-all-virtual-convention/6265390/
— Artists collaborate on new Black Lives Matter street mural in Oak Park – Zach Ben-Amots (DIERSEN: What demands has BLM made on Oak Park? What demands will BLM make on your municipality and on your county?)
https://abc7chicago.com/society/artists-create-black-lives-matter-street-mural-in-oak-park/6264888/

NBC5
— Protesters Calling for CPD Officers to Be Removed From Schools Block Traffic in Loop
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/protesters-calling-for-cpd-officers-to-be-removed-from-schools-block-traffic-in-loop/2294942/
— Illinois Reports 715 New Coronavirus Cases, 64 Additional Deaths Wednesday
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/coronavirus/illinois-reports-715-new-coronavirus-cases-64-additional-deaths-wednesday/2294912/
— Democrats Confirm Plans for Nearly All-Virtual Convention Joe Biden plans to accept the presidential nomination in person – Bill Barrow
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/politics/democrats-confirm-plans-for-nearly-all-virtual-convention/2295065/

FOX NEWS CHICAGO
— CPS board votes against removing Chicago police officers from schools
https://www.fox32chicago.com/news/cps-board-votes-against-removing-chicago-police-officers-from-schools

WGN TV
— Positivity rate of coronavirus tests in Illinois ticks up for first time in weeks – Mike Ewing
https://wgntv.com/news/coronavirus/positivity-rate-of-coronavirus-tests-in-illinois-ticks-up-for-first-time-in-weeks/

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— Illinois Right to Life sues Pritzker, alleges COVID-19 gathering limits unconstitutional – Javonte Anderson
https://www.chicagotribune.com/news/breaking/ct-coronavirus-illinois-right-to-life-gatherings-lawsuit-20200624-md5sfwwll5eurnkdnqmtrpfami-story.html
— ‘This is a Wheaton I really never thought I’d see.’ Months after author’s talk was canceled over LGBTQ themes, suburb embraces Pride. – Heidi Stevens (DIERSEN: To promote LGBTQ activity is to promote the destruction of traditional marriage and the traditional family. Before they got elected or appointed, did those who run your municipality say that they would use their office to promote BLM and/or LGBTQ activity? What if BLMers, LGBTQers, and/or other Trump-haters officially took over your neighborhood, your precinct, your municipal district, your downtown, your municipality, your township, your county, or Illinois, of have they already? From what I see, sooner or later, if not already, BLM and LGBTQ will demand that your city council do the following: get rid of the municipality’s residents, organizations, and companies a) that do not promote BLM and LGBTQ activity and b) that are Trump supporters, conservative, patriotic, Republican, American, White, male, older, non-poor, gun owners, Protestant, German American, draft avoiders, and those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time. How will your city council respond? How soon, if not already, will the BLMers and LGBTQers in your municipality invite Shaun King to lead protests in your municipality? What if the BLMers and LGBTQers in Wheaton succeed in doing that? How soon, if not already, will the leaders of the world, America, Illinois, your county, your township, your municipality, and your municipal district officially ban the promotion of traditional marriage and the traditional family, that is, how soon will the aforesaid leaders officially force you to promote LGBTQ activity? There are no protections for those like me who do not promote BLM and LGBTQ activity. How soon, if not already, will employers officially get rid of their employees who do not promote BLM and LGBTQ activity? How soon, if not already, will organizations officially get rid of their members who do not promote BLM and LGBTQ activity? How soon, if not already, will countries, states, counties, townships, municipalities, and municipal districts officially get rid of their residents who do not promote BLM and LGBTQ activity? Will you comply with request/demands that you kneel before BLM and LGBTQ promoters?)
https://www.chicagotribune.com/columns/heidi-stevens/ct-heidi-stevens-wheaton-gay-pride-robin-stevenson-0624-20200624-ds4yigznnjfodfx6g2cd3xxt3a-story.html

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— Democratic delegates told to stay home during Biden convention, but Republicans still Florida-bound for Trump nomination After consulting with public health officials about the pandemic, Democratic National Convention organizers on Wednesday said delegates shouldn’t travel to Milwaukee and should plan to conduct their official convention business remotely. – Tina Sfondeles and Lynn Sweet
https://chicago.suntimes.com/2020/6/24/21301728/democrats-stay-home-biden-convention-milwaukee-republicans-florida-trump-nomination
— No vacancies left: Senate approves Trump’s 200th federal judge The Senate has approved the nomination of a Mississippi judge to a federal appeals court, the last remaining appellate opening. It marks the first time in at least 40 years, there will be no appeals court vacancies. – AP
https://chicago.suntimes.com/2020/6/24/21302329/trump-judges-nominee-federal-senate
— Teachers’ union demonstration draws hundreds downtown to urge CPS to pull cops from schools A few dozen protesters also gathered outside the home of Board of Education President Miguel del Valle, who was jeered when he came out to tell the crowd he planned to vote against removing officers from schools. – Mitch Dudek and Manny Ramos
https://chicago.suntimes.com/education/2020/6/24/21302092/chicago-teachers-union-ctu-school-resource-officers-cops-downtown-march-rally

CRAIN’S CHICAGO BUSINESS
— Democrats tell delegates to stay home from Milwaukee convention The news will be a big disappointment to hoteliers in Rosemont and downtown Chicago, where large numbers of delegates—including House Speaker Nancy Pelosi—had booked rooms.
https://www.chicagobusiness.com/government/dems-tell-delegates-stay-home-milwaukee-convention
— Fed aid helps Illinois cut unpaid bills to lowest in five years The state used $1.2 billion of proceeds from a short-term Fed loan to help pay down the bills.
https://www.chicagobusiness.com/government/fed-aid-helps-illinois-cut-unpaid-bills-lowest-five-years

BELLEVILLE NEWS DEMOCRAT
— Black Lives Matter rally in Belleville calls for acceptance of LGBTQ community, too – MIKE KOZIATEK (DIERSEN: The Democrat Party is a coalition of individuals, organizations, companies, governments, and countries that are anti-law enforcement, anti-religious, anti-Trump, anti-conservative, anti-patriotic, anti-Republican, anti-American, anti-White, anti-male, anti-older people, anti-rich people, anti-gun owners, anti-German Americans, anti-draft avoiders, and anti-those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.)
https://www.bnd.com/news/local/community/belleville/article243761702.html

SUBURBAN LIFE
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: LGBTQ promoters promote LGBTQ activity in Wheaton. To promote LGBTQ activity is to promote the destruction of traditional marriage and the traditional family.
https://www.mysuburbanlife.com/2020/06/24/a-sign-of-progress-wheaton-celebrates-lgbtq-pride/afpzjnk/

ILLINOIS POLICY INSTITUTE
— COVID-19 ECONOMIC HIT FORCES PEORIA TO CUT 45 CITY JOBS, OFFER BUYOUTS – Ben Szalinski
https://www.illinoispolicy.org/covid-19-economic-hit-forces-peoria-to-cut-45-city-jobs-offer-buyouts/

CAPITOL FAX
— 715 new cases, 64 additional deaths
https://capitolfax.com/2020/06/24/715-new-cases-64-additional-deaths/

FOX NEWS
— Tammy Duckworth: 5 things to know about Biden’s possible Democratic VP contender – Morgan Phillips
https://www.foxnews.com/politics/tammy-duckworth-5-things-to-know-about-bidens-possible-democratic-vp-contender

GOPUSA
— Tearing Down Statues And Erasing History; What’s Next For Black Lives Matter?
https://www.gopusa.com/?p=90958

BREITBART
— ‘Black Lives Matter’ Mural to Be Painted on Street in Front of Trump Tower – KYLE MORRIS
https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2020/06/24/black-lives-matter-mural-to-be-painted-on-street-in-front-of-trump-tower/

DAILY CALLER
— Seattle Strikes Down Drug And Prostitution Loitering Laws, Citing Racial Origins – JAKE DIMA
https://dailycaller.com/2020/06/24/seattle-city-council-drug-loitering-prostitution/

DAILY SIGNAL
— America’s Top 20 Cities for Crime, and What Party Runs Them – Fred Lucas
https://www.dailysignal.com/2020/06/24/americas-top-20-cities-for-crime-and-what-party-runs-them/

TOWNHALL
— Trump Slams Democrats for Blocking Police Reform – Katie Pavlich
https://townhall.com/tipsheet/katiepavlich/2020/06/24/trump-slams-democrats-for-blocking-police-reform-n2571280

FEDERALIST
— It’s Time For Republicans To Stand Up For America Already – Chip Roy
https://thefederalist.com/2020/06/23/its-time-for-republicans-to-stand-up-for-america-already/

THE HILL
— ‘Occupy City Hall’ protesters demand $1B budget cut for NYPD – JUSTINE COLEMAN
https://thehill.com/blogs/blog-briefing-room/news/504407-occupy-city-hall-protesters-are-demanding-1-billion-budget-cut

REUTERS
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Trump-haters say: “Calls for reparations gain steam as U.S. reckons with racial injustice.”
https://www.reuters.com/article/us-usa-race-reparations-feature-trfn/calls-for-reparations-gain-steam-as-us-reckons-with-racial-injustice-idUSKBN23V2UO

WASHINGTON POST
— More than 13,000 federal workers face a possible furlough of 30 days or longer – Eric Yoder
https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/more-than-13000-federal-workers-face-a-possible-furlough-of-30-days-or-longer/2020/06/23/d9bd5332-b596-11ea-aca5-ebb63d27e1ff_story.html

NEW YORK POST
— De Blasio welcomes City Hall protest, says NYPD will behave – Julia Marsh
https://nypost.com/2020/06/24/de-blasio-welcomes-city-hall-protest-says-nypd-will-behave/

June 22 Evening Edition

NBC5
— Mail Voting: Pence, Aides Embrace Practice Panned by Trump – Brian Slodysko
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/politics/president-trump/trump-rails-against-mail-voting-his-aides-have-embraced/2293831/

FOX NEWS CHICAGO
— 104 shot, 14 fatally, over Father’s Day weekend in Chicago
https://www.fox32chicago.com/news/104-shot-14-fatally-over-fathers-day-weekend-in-chicago

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— Coronavirus in Illinois updates: 462 new known COVID-19 cases and 26 more deaths reported as Chicago says city will move to phase four of reopening on Friday
https://www.chicagotribune.com/coronavirus/ct-coronavirus-pandemic-chicago-illinois-news-20200622-cphotuvpjbh5po7d6azn2f2sta-story.html
— Amazon to build two distribution warehouses in south suburbs, but local officials want more — an airport in Peotone – RICK PEARSON
https://www.chicagotribune.com/politics/ct-pritzker-amazon-third-airport-peotone-20200622-b2e7xqauvbfmpf3cdndqrvlxhu-story.html

DAILY HERALD
— Lake County may fly LGBTQ flag (DIERSEN: To promote LGBTQ activity is to promote the destruction of traditional marriage and the traditional family.)
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20200622/lake-county-may-fly-lgbtq-flag
— Dan Wagner named secretary of state chamber board
https://www.dailyherald.com/business/20200622/wagner-named-secretary-of-state-chamber-board

CRAIN’S CHICAGO BUSINESS
— Add state Senate GOP leader to list of those who may miss Trump’s convention After saying he definitely would attend Trump’s event, Bill Brady’s office now says it’s “still being discussed.” – GREG HINZ
https://www.chicagobusiness.com/greg-hinz-politics/add-state-senate-gop-leader-list-those-who-may-miss-trumps-convention
— Home sales plunged most in 12 years In Chicago, sales were down nearly 44 percent last month from a year earlier. It’s the biggest year-over-year drop in the records of Illinois Realtors. – DENNIS RODKIN
https://www.chicagobusiness.com/residential-real-estate/home-sales-plunged-most-12-years

RIVER CITIES’ READER
— It’s Never a Good Idea to Kill Your Guests at Your Own Fundraisers, Even If Only Inadvertently – Rich Miller
https://www.rcreader.com/commentary/it%E2%80%99s-never-good-idea-kill-your-guests-your-own-fundraisers-even-if-only-inadvertently

FOX ILLINOIS
— Recreational pot laws may boost traffic deaths, studies say – AP
https://foxillinois.com/news/nation-world/recreational-pot-laws-may-boost-traffic-deaths-studies-say

NPR ILLINOIS
— LGBTQ Clinics Sue Trump Administration Over Discrimination In Trans Health Care – SELENA SIMMONS-DUFFIN
https://www.nprillinois.org/post/lgbtq-clinics-sue-trump-administration-over-discrimination-trans-health-care#stream/0

CENTER SQUARE
— Survey: COVID-19 fears cloud local support for Republican National Convention in Jacksonville – John Haughey
https://www.thecentersquare.com/florida/survey-covid-19-fears-cloud-local-support-for-republican-national-convention-in-jacksonville/article_2101f64e-b4c0-11ea-94dc-3b1aa81f0719.html

ILLINOIS LEAKS
— Will County Electoral Board removes State’s Attorney Candidate from Ballot – JOHN KRAFT & KIRK ALLEN
https://edgarcountywatchdogs.com/will-county-electoral-board-removes-states-attorney-candidate-from-ballot/

ILLINOIS REVIEW
— SHIMKUS ENDORSES MARY MILLER TO BE NEXT IL-15 CONGRESS MEMBER
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2020/06/shimkus-endorses-mary-miller-to-be-next-il-15-congress-member-.html
— AFRICAN CHRISTIAN UNIVERSITY DEAN: ‘BLACK PEOPLE IN AMERICA ARE THE FREEST AND MOST PROSPEROUS BLACK PEOPLE IN THE WORLD’
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2020/06/african-christian-university-dean-black-people-in-america-are-the-freest-and-most-prosperous-black-p.html
— YOUTUBE WEAPONIZES ‘HATE SPEECH’ POLICY TO CENSOR HERITAGE FOUNDATION VIDEO
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2020/06/youtube-weaponizes-hate-speech-policy-to-censor-heritage-foundation-video.html

CAPITOL FAX
— 462 new cases, 26 additional deaths
https://capitolfax.com/2020/06/22/462-new-cases-26-additional-deaths/
— Rep. Bailey, other Eastern Bloc members meet with Willie Wilson to talk reparations (I did not make that up)
https://capitolfax.com/2020/06/22/rep-bailey-other-eastern-bloc-members-meet-with-willie-wilson-to-talk-reparations-i-did-not-make-that-up/
— ILGOP says Kilbride “should be ashamed” for siding with Chicago FOP in disciplinary records destruction case
https://capitolfax.com/2020/06/22/ilgop-says-kilbride-should-be-ashamed-for-siding-with-chicago-fop-in-disciplinary-records-destruction-case/
— Pritzker administration pushes back against GOP legislator’s cover-up claim: “Conspiracy theories serve absolutely no purpose”
https://capitolfax.com/2020/06/22/pritzker-administration-pushes-back-against-gop-legislator-cover-up-claim-conspiracy-theories-serve-absolutely-no-purpose/

WASHINGTON TIMES
— Trump to cut 525,000 foreign guest-workers to speed coronavirus jobs recovery – Stephen Dinan
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2020/jun/22/trump-cut-525000-foreign-guest-workers-speed-coron/

BREITBART
— Black Lives Matter Attempts to Topple Andrew Jackson Statue near White House – JOEL B. POLLAK
https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2020/06/22/watch-black-lives-matter-attempts-to-topple-andrew-jackson-statue-near-white-house/
— Poll: Overwhelming Majority of Americans Oppose ‘Abolishing’ the Police – HANNAH BLEAU
https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2020/06/22/poll-overwhelming-majority-of-americans-oppose-abolishing-the-police/
— Supreme Court Protects Obama Illegal Amnesty – TOM FITTON
https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2020/06/22/supreme-court-protects-obama-illegal-amnesty/

LIFE SITE NEWS
— Seventh Circuit rules Illinois can restrict churches to 10 people – Calvin Freiburger
https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/seventh-circuit-rules-illinois-can-restrict-churches-to-ten-people

THE HILL
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Ever-increasingly, Trump-haters blame Trump for health problems that minorities have.
https://thehill.com/opinion/civil-rights/503855-racisms-plague-on-public-health

LOS ANGELES TIMES
— Google workers demand the company stop selling its tech to police – JOHANA BHUIYAN
https://www.latimes.com/business/technology/story/2020-06-22/google-workers-demand-company-stop-selling-tech-to-police

WRVA
— Bishop Aubrey Shines: Real Systemic Racism Came From the Democrat Party – JEFF KATZ
https://newsradiowrva.radio.com/blogs/jeff-katz/aubrey-shines-systemic-racism-comes-from-democrats

FORBES
— Biden Reaffirms Plan To Cancel Student Debt, Reduce Racial Inequality – Adam S. Minsky, Esq.
https://www.forbes.com/sites/adamminsky/2020/06/22/biden-reaffirms-plan-to-cancel-student-debt-reduce-racial-inequality/#53712d9c573b

GOVERNMENT EXECUTIVE
— Human Resources Holds the Keys to Revitalizing Public Service – HOWARD RISHER (DIERSEN: Personnel management was a) my 1970 NIU bachelor’s degree major and b) my 1976 Loyola MBA area of concentration.)
https://www.govexec.com/management/2020/06/hr-holds-keys-revitalizing-public-service/166324/

WINDY CITY TIMES
— UIC named Illinois’ best college for LGBTQ students (DIERSEN: I attended UIC 1966-1968. To promote LGBTQ activity is to promote the destruction of traditional marriage and the traditional family.)
http://www.windycitymediagroup.com/lgbt/UIC-named-Illinois-best-college-for-LGBTQ-students/68764.html