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September 18 Evening Edition

ABC7
— US ramps up plan to expel Haitian migrants gathered in Texas – AP
https://abc7chicago.com/haitian-immigrants-texas-del-rio-in-mexico/11029599/
— Heavy police presence as protesters trickle in for DC rally – AP
https://abc7chicago.com/rally-at-capitol-washington-january-6-riot/11029366/

NBC5
— Haitians on Texas Border Undeterred by US Plan to Expel Them – Juan A. Lozano, Eric Gay and Elliot Spagat
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/national-international/us-ramps-up-plan-to-expel-haitian-migrants-gathered-in-texas/2616236/

DAILY HERALD
— $1 million bond set for pair charged in DuPage gas station heists – Marni Pyke
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20210918/1-million-bond-set-for-pair-charged-in-dupage-gas-station-heists
— Flexible programs, technical training help suburban colleges recover from pandemic slump – Madhu Krishnamurthy
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20210918/flexible-programs-technical-training-help-suburban-colleges-recover-from-pandemic-slump

FOX ILLINOIS
— ‘This is about justice’: Dozens gather near US Capitol for rally – WJLA
https://foxillinois.com/news/nation-world/capitol-police-on-rally-for-jan-6-rioters-were-not-going-to-tolerate-violence

WJOL
— Thousands Eligible For Record Expungement Two Years Out From Marijuana Legalization
https://www.wjol.com/thousands-eligible-for-record-expungement-two-years-out-from-marijuana-legalization/

MCHENRY COUNTY BLOG
— NRA Reaches Out to Minorities
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2021/09/18/nra-reaches-out-to-minorities/
— Boeing Announces Navy Drone Production Plant on Illinois Side of the St. Louis Area
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2021/09/18/boeing-announces-navy-drone-production-plant-on-illlnois-side-of-the-st-louis-area/
— IL-16: Adam Kinzinger Target of Club for Growth Warning of Possible Vote Supporting Democrats’ Reconciliation Bill
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2021/09/18/cfgaction091821/
— Rabine Endorses Suit Against Biden’s Vaccine Mandate
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2021/09/18/rabine-endorses-suit-against-bidens-vaccine-mandate/
— McConchie On Remap
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2021/09/18/mcconchie-on-remap/
— Compare and Contrast
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2021/09/17/compare-and-constrast/
— Chicago Firm Used Wonder Lake German Shepherd Breeder’s Puppy Used to Help Bribe Philadelphia Amtrak Official
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2021/09/17/chicago-firm-used-wonder-lake-geman-shepherd-breeders-puppy-used-to-help-bribe-philadelphia-amtrak-official/

BLAZE
— U.S. will reportedly fly Haitians to Haiti beginning on Sunday amid massive migrant pileup in Del Rio, Texas – ALEX NITZBERG
https://www.theblaze.com/news/amid-massive-migrant-pileup-in-del-rio-texas-the-u-s-will-reportedly-start-flying-haitians-to-haiti-on-sunday

NEW AMERICAN
— GOP Lawmakers: Biden Caused the Border Crisis at Del Rio, Texas. 10K-plus Illegals Packed Into Makeshift Camp – R. Cort Kirkwood
https://thenewamerican.com/gop-lawmakers-biden-caused-the-border-crisis-at-del-rio-texas-10k-plus-illegals-packed-into-makeshift-camp/

EPOCH TIMES
— US to Expel Illegal Immigrants Gathering Under Texas Bridge – ALLEN ZHONG
https://www.theepochtimes.com/mkt_breakingnews/us-to-expel-illegal-immigrants-gathering-under-texas-bridge_4004193.html

THE HILL
— Kinzinger says Trump ‘winning’ because so many Republicans ‘have remained silent’ – JORDAN WILLIAMS
https://thehill.com/homenews/house/572875-kinzinger-says-trump-winning-because-so-many-republicans-remained-silent

YAHOO NEWS
— Kinzinger blasts GOP colleagues’ silence after Gonzalez announces retirement – AXIOS
https://news.yahoo.com/kinzinger-blasts-gop-colleagues-silence-203349640.html

WEEK
— GOP’s Kinzinger tells ‘silent’ colleagues ‘the time for hiding is over’ in fight against Trump – TIM O’DONNELL
https://theweek.com/donald-trump/1005037/gops-kinzinger-tells-silent-colleagues-the-time-for-hiding-is-over-in-fight
— Rally in support of Jan. 6 rioters draws sparse crowd in D.C. – TIM O’DONNELL
https://theweek.com/news/1005034/rally-in-support-of-jan-6-rioters-draws-sparse-crowd-in-dc

NEWSWEEK
— Kinzinger Admits ‘Trump Is Winning,’ Urges GOP to Stand Up to ‘Lies’
https://www.newsweek.com/adam-kinzinger-admits-trump-winning-urges-gop-stand-lies-1630508

September 17 Evening Edition

ABC7
— Illinois COVID Update: IL reports 3,601 cases, 54 deaths
https://abc7chicago.com/covid-illinois-cases-coronavirus-19/11027404/

WLS AM
— Pence preps for potential 2024 presidential run amid rocky headlines about relationship with Trump – CNN
https://www.wlsam.com/news/pence-preps-for-potential-2024-presidential-run-amid-rocky-headlines-about-relationship-with-trump/

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— Lightfoot plans to increase Chicago’s property tax levy by $76.5M in 2022, aldermen told – Fran Spielman
https://chicago.suntimes.com/city-hall/2021/9/17/22679972/chicago-budget-2022-tax-levy-increase-mayor-lori-lightfoot
— US panel backs COVID-19 boosters only for elderly, high-risk – AP
https://chicago.suntimes.com/2021/9/17/22680016/fda-advisory-panel-rejects-widespread-pfizer-booster-shots
— GOP governor candidate Jesse Sullivan should stop digging holes he’ll eventually have to fill himself. Sullivan peppered his campaign website and announcement with photos of himself in military uniform. Questions followed. – Rich Miller
https://chicago.suntimes.com/columnists/2021/9/17/22680189/gop-governor-candidate-jesse-sullivan-afghanistan-paul-schimpf-column-rich-miller
— A state divided: Vaccinated areas could soon be ‘turning the corner,’ but less inoculated southern Illinois up against the wall. Cases have been falling for two weeks across Illinois, but hospitals in the southern tip of the state are still feeling the brunt of the Delta surge. “I would encourage everybody to do the right thing,” Gov. J.B. Pritzker said. “Make sure you encourage your friends and family to be vaccinated.” – Mitchell Armentrout
https://chicago.suntimes.com/coronavirus/2021/9/17/22680024/illinois-coronavirus-southern-icu-hospital-cases-deaths-pritzker-delta-surge

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— Thousands of Haitian migrants converge on Texas border town, presenting the Biden administration with a new challenge – AP
https://www.chicagotribune.com/nation-world/ct-aud-nw-haitian-migrants-texas-border-town-20210917-qniph5focvfuhnwxfyo5kufazu-story.html
— Neither Democrats nor Republicans want to cede power over redistricting. Democracy is the biggest loser. – STEVE CHAPMAN
https://www.chicagotribune.com/opinion/commentary/ct-opinion-redistricting-democracy-gop-democrats-chapman-20210917-iaprlpbnnvhnpe64cchskjweke-story.html

DAILY HERALD
— Protest for jailed Capitol rioters: Police ready this time – AP
https://www.dailyherald.com/article/20210917/news/309179940
— As case positivity rates drop to July levels, 31 more school outbreaks reported in suburbs – Jake Griffin
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20210917/as-case-positivity-rates-drop-to-july-levels-31-more-school-outbreaks-reported-in-suburbs

BLOOMINGTON PANTAGRAPH
— GOP GUBERNATORIAL PRIMARY: Kicking back on military claims – Rich Miller
https://pantagraph.com/opinion/columnists/rich-miller-kicking-back-on-military-claims/article_c2285c72-ff7f-5edb-a664-8e1c19e3376f.html

SPRINGFIELD STATE JOURNAL REGISTER
— Durbin: Millions being spent to protect US Capitol in DC ahead of Saturday protests – Riley Eubanks
https://www.sj-r.com/story/news/2021/09/17/durbin-says-fbi-more-worried-domestic-terrorism-than-invaders/8381983002/

CHAMPAIGN/URBANA NEWS GAZETTE
— End of cash bonds will bring big financial fallout – Jim Dey
https://www.news-gazette.com/opinion/columns/jim-dey-end-of-cash-bonds-will-bring-big-financial-fallout/article_2b493efa-f00d-5e25-9578-72be2f9cdfb7.html

ROCKFORD REGISTER STAR
— Why accusations aren’t enough to remove Winnebago County Coroner Bill Hintz from office
https://www.rrstar.com/story/news/2021/09/17/winnebago-county-coroner-bill-hintz-cant-simply-be-removed-office/8362365002/

FOX ILLINOIS
— Biden’s border policies face new test as migrants gather under Texas bridge – Stephen Loiaconi
https://foxillinois.com/news/nation-world/biden-faces-no-win-situation-amid-sudden-surge-of-migrants-in-texas

WQAD
— Thomson prison staff will now receive 25% retention bonus. The prison’s staff union has been pushing for the bonus since August 2020, to curb high turnover rates and staff shortages. – Shelby Kluver
https://www.wqad.com/article/news/local/thomson-staff-retention-bonus-25/526-cddd5c28-a66b-4259-979f-62e84ce908bb

CHICAGO CRUSADER
— COMMENT: Hate-filled White-hating White-haters promote hatred against Whites.
https://chicagocrusader.com/chicago/white-supremacys-culture-war/

ILLINOIS REVIEW
— DON’T BE EVIL A Google employee program claims that America is a “system of white supremacy” and that all Americans are “raised to be racist.”
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2021/09/dont-be-evil.html

CAPITOL FAX
— COVID-19 roundup
https://capitolfax.com/2021/09/17/covid-19-roundup-105/

WASHINGTON TIMES
— Democrats harness vaccinated Americans’ ire at holdouts as a political force – Seth McLaughlin
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2021/sep/17/democrats-harness-vaccinated-americans-ire-holdout/
— Republican divides boost the left. A house divided against itself cannot stand. – Tom Basile (COMMENT: Political parties exist to help elect candidates who can and will defend and advance their platform. The Republican Party platform is conservative. Ever-increasingly, moderates, that is, anti-conservatives, a) dominate the Illinois Republican Party (IRP), DuPage County Republican Central Committee (DCRCC), and Milton Township Republican Organization (MTRO) and b) focus on driving conservatives, that is, platform Republicans, out of the IRP, DCRCC, and MTRO.)
https://m.washingtontimes.com/news/2021/sep/17/republican-divides-boost-the-left/

WASHINGTON EXAMINER
— 12,000 migrants wait under Del Rio bridge to surrender to Border Patrol – Anna Giaritelli
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/12000-migrants-del-rio-bridge-surrender-border-patrol

GOPUSA
— Democrats Spend Big, And We Pay, For Their Socialist Dream – Star Parker
https://www.gopusa.com/democrats-spend-big-and-we-pay-for-their-socialist-dream/
— The War On Poor White Boys – Christine Flowers
https://www.gopusa.com/the-war-on-poor-white-boys/

CONSERVATIVE HQ
— The Treason At Our Southern Border
https://www.conservativehq.org/post/the-treason-at-our-southern-border

CHRISTIANITY DAILY
— Americans Must Wake Up And Fight The ‘Secular Dark Religion’ Called ‘Wokeness’, Author Says – OLIVIA CAVALLARO
https://www.christianitydaily.com/articles/13303/20210917/americans-must-wake-up-and-fight-the-secular-dark-religion-called-wokeness-author-says.htm

AMERICAN CONSERVATIVE MOVEMENT
— Jimmy Lee Tillman II: Democrats Are Slave Masters Implementing the Southern Strategy… Blacks Are Not Allowed to Think. – Jeff Dornik
https://americanconservativemovement.com/2021/09/16/jimmy-lee-tillman-ii-democrats-are-slave-masters-implementing-the-southern-strategy-blacks-are-not-allowed-to-think/

CONSERVATIVES’ GUIDE
— Critical Race Theory From A Black Patriot’s Perspective
https://conservativesguide.com/podcast/critical-race-theory-from-a-black-patriots-perspective/

EPOCH TIMES
— Red States Lead In Employment, Blue States Get Props for Sharpness of Rebound: Report – Tom Ozimek
https://www.theepochtimes.com/red-states-lead-in-employment-blue-states-get-props-for-sharpness-of-rebound-report_4002575.html

THE HILL
— Emboldened Trump takes aim at GOP foes – SCOTT WONG
https://thehill.com/homenews/campaign/572798-emboldened-trump-takes-aim-at-gop-foes

ABC NEWS
— Illegal marijuana farms take West’s water in ‘blatant theft’ – AP
https://abcnews.go.com/US/wireStory/illegal-marijuana-farms-wests-scarce-water-80077773

NEW YORK TIMES
— France recalls its ambassadors to the U.S. and Australia to protest Biden’s submarine deal. – Michael D. Shear
https://www.nytimes.com/2021/09/17/us/politics/france-ambassador-recall-us-australia.html

WALL STREET JOURNAL
— 400,000 — The number of lead pipes in Chicago, which has more of them than any other American city and is just beginning to replace the toxic infrastructure. Even low levels of lead have been linked to nervous-system damage, learning disabilities, slowed growth in children and pregnancy complications. – Andrew Restuccia
https://www.wsj.com/articles/biden-push-to-replace-americas-lead-pipes-faces-challenges-11631880001

FORBES
— COMMENT: A conservative-hater says “State Task Forces Want To Root Out Indoctrination In Schools” and asks “How’s That Going?”
https://www.forbes.com/sites/petergreene/2021/09/17/state-task-forces-want-to-root-out-indoctrination-in-schools-hows-that-going/

September 16 Evening Edition

ABC7
— Illinois COVID Update: IL reports 4,349 cases, 41 deaths
https://abc7chicago.com/health/il-reports-4349-covid-cases-41-deaths/11025111/

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s campaign mandates COVID-19 vaccinations for workers on his reelection bid – RICK PEARSON
https://www.chicagotribune.com/politics/ct-pritzker-campaign-vaccination-mandate-20210916-vasibt2kd5gplgfxnjs7nsh5ei-story.html
— Aurora ceremony honors city’s ‘strong Mexican-American community’ – STEVE LORD
https://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/aurora-beacon-news/ct-abn-aurora-mexican-flag-st-0917-20210916-msnrhkpcqfdlxgyloroywahp5y-story.html
— COMMENT: Trump-haters promote Islam.
https://www.chicagotribune.com/opinion/commentary/ct-opinion-9-11-muslims-in-america-20210916-yg7yer7c4bb2vlusz7flxqj6yi-story.html
— COMMENT: Hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-haters say “Republicans must heed the message from California and consign Trump to the past.”
https://www.chicagotribune.com/opinion/editorials/ct-editorial-trump-republicans-newsom-recall-california-20210916-yq7wt44v3jbbzpojg55sh5attq-story.html
— Will County redistricting proposal could cut board by 4 members – MICHELLE MULLINS
https://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/daily-southtown/ct-sta-will-redistricting-plan-st-0917-20210916-cxmf352tb5dq7eibmsookbgpvq-story.html

DAILY HERALD
— Wheaton Park District board looks to fill vacant commissioner seat
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20210916/wheaton-park-district-board-looks-to-fill-vacant-commissioner-seat
— Journalist turned politician hopes to eliminate Illinois’ news deserts – Jake Griffin
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20210916/journalist-turned-politician-hopes-to-eliminate-illinois-news-deserts

CHICAGO NOW
— Court-martial Gen. Mark Milley now. For treason. – Dennis Byrne
https://www.chicagonow.com/dennis-byrnes-barbershop/2021/09/court-martial-gen-mark-milley-now-for-treason/

POLITICO ILLINOIS
— Is recall ‘fiasco’ heading to Illinois? – SHIA KAPOS (COMMENT: SEE: https://capitolfax.com/2021/09/16/its-just-a-bill-286/ )
https://www.politico.com/newsletters/illinois-playbook/2021/09/16/is-recall-fiasco-heading-to-illinois-494358

CAPITOL FAX
— New DGA video on GOP opposition to COVID mitigations
https://capitolfax.com/2021/09/16/rate-the-new-dga-video-on-gop-opposition-to-covid-mitigations/
— Pritzker campaign mandates COVID vax as condition of employment
https://capitolfax.com/2021/09/16/pritzker-campaign-mandates-covid-vax-as-condition-of-employment/
— COVID-19 roundup
https://capitolfax.com/2021/09/16/covid-19-roundup-104/

WASHINGTON TIMES
— Biden’s ‘long overdue’ tax hikes span from Wall Street to Main Street, from superwealthy to smokers – Haris Alic
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2021/sep/16/bidens-long-overdue-tax-hikes-span-wall-street-mai/

WASHINGTON EXAMINER
— Tricky mailer from Democrats flaunts Trump’s endorsement of Youngkin – Emily Brooks (COMMENT: My critics/opponents urge Republican candidates on ballots in my precinct to not seek my support and to reject my support. According to my critics/opponents, a) I am far too conservative and b) the more that I support a candidate, the more likely that they will lose. My critics/opponents stress the many adverse actions that the following have taken against me: a) leaders of conservative and Republican organizations, b) leaders of governments, and c) Republican candidates on ballots in my precinct, their political consultants, major donors, fundraisers, pollsters, campaign managers, campaign staff members, and campaign volunteers. My critics/opponents stress that the aforesaid sided with those who stopped Republicans from helping sponsor Wheaton’s 2021 Independence Day parade and fireworks.)
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/glenn-youngkin-terry-mcauliffe-virginia-trump-mail-tricky

FOX NEWS
— Former tech CEO: Bombshell Facebook report proves policies, procedures ‘just a ruse to dupe the public’ ‘Those procedures are really just a smokescreen to deflect accountability for what is actually a nefarious, coordinated censorship in the classical sense,’ Vivek Ramaswamy said. – Brian Flood
https://www.foxnews.com/media/woke-inc-author-vivek-ramaswamy-facebook
— NYC council candidate slams city for ‘wasting time and money’ on ‘ideological training, critical race theory’ Maud Maron, forced out of job as public defender, denounces cancel culture – Joshua Q. Nelson
https://www.foxnews.com/media/nyc-candidate-critical-race-theory-cancel-culture-maud-maron

GOPUSA
— HS Teacher: Disciplinary System Is ‘White Supremacy’
https://www.gopusa.com/hs-teacher-disciplinary-system-is-white-supremacy/

NEWSMAX
— Overwhelming Evidence Demands Biden Impeachment – Mark Vargas
https://www.newsmax.com/markvargas/democrats-taliban-zelenskiy/2021/09/16/id/1036698/

PJ MEDIA
— Border Crossings Over 200,000 for Second Consecutive Month – RICK MORAN
https://pjmedia.com/news-and-politics/rick-moran/2021/09/16/border-crossings-over-200000-for-second-consecutive-month-n1479270

WASHINGTON POST
— Facebook keeps researching its own harms — and burying the findings. A series of leaked internal reports shows Facebook knows far more than it lets on. That’s by design. – Will Oremus
https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2021/09/16/facebook-files-internal-research-harms/

NEW YORK POST
— Amazon’s senseless bid to bury my exposé of Black Lives Matter – Mike Gonzalez
https://nypost.com/2021/09/16/amazons-senseless-bid-to-bury-my-expose-of-black-lives-matter/

WALL STREET JOURNAL
— Strains Are Showing on U.S. Military Bases Housing Afghan Refugees – Nancy A. Youssef
https://www.wsj.com/articles/afghan-refugees-on-u-s-military-bases-wait-to-begin-their-new-lives-in-america-11631784602
— Women Are Nearly Half of New Gun Buyers – Zusha Elinson
https://www.wsj.com/articles/women-are-nearly-half-of-new-gun-buyers-study-finds-11631792761

NEWSWEEK
— Adam Kinzinger Blasts Groups Aiming to ‘Overthrow’ Government, Calls Them ‘Bored People’
https://www.newsweek.com/adam-kinzinger-blasts-groups-aiming-overthrow-government-calls-them-bored-people-1629883

BALLOTPEDIA
— The Republican Party Platform, 2020 (COMMENT: Political parties exist to help elect candidates who can and will defend and advance their platform. My critics/opponents hint/imply/argue/shout that the majority of the leaders of the following want the Republican Party to drop the traditional marriage/family, right to life, immigration, illegal drugs, Second Amendment, and equal opportunity (no race or gender based preference giving) planks in its platform: Illinois Republican Party, DuPage County Republican Central Committee, and Milton Township Republican Organization.)
https://ballotpedia.org/The_Republican_Party_Platform,_2020

CORCORAN
— COMMERCIAL PROPERTY FOR SALE: 520 West Roosevelt Road, Wheaton – $369,900
https://www.corcoran.com/homes-for-sale/520-w-roosevelt-road-wheaton-il-60187/58192893/regionId=103

September 16 Morning Edition

ABC7
— Glen Ellyn parents ask to keep anti-mask protests away from school walking route
https://abc7chicago.com/glen-ellyn-illinois-protests-protest-face-mask/11024518/

NBC5
— Report Names 50 Safest Cities in Illinois for 2021 (COMMENT: Wheaton is ranked 111th.)
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/report-names-50-safest-cities-in-illinois-for-2021/2612075/

CBS2
— Hundreds of cars drive to Loop celebrating Mexican Independence.
https://chicago.cbslocal.com/live/cbsn-chicago/video/12368731-20210916124926-hundreds-of-cars-drive-to-loop-celebrating-mexican-independence/
— More Than 8,000 Estimated Unemployment Claims Filed In Illinois Last Week Amid COVID-19 Pandemic
https://chicago.cbslocal.com/2021/09/16/illinois-weekly-unemployment-claims-week-of-september-6/

FOX32
— Chicago crime, violence spilling into Indiana – Natalie Bomke
https://www.fox32chicago.com/news/chicago-crime-violence-spills-into-indiana

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— Chicago aldermen raises: Six council members reject 5.5% pay increase, other 44 accept automatic hike – JOHN BYRNE
https://www.chicagotribune.com/politics/ct-chicago-aldermen-pay-raises-city-council-20210915-bvqe75rky5hw3nwkssvr63n3xi-story.html

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— Gov. Newsom’s big California victory: Trumpism and what it means for Illinois politics. Trump and Trumpism can play both ways in Illinois, said Democratic consultant Pete Giangreco. “The best precinct captain in the world right now is Donald Trump. He drives turnout on both sides.” – Lynn Sweet
https://chicago.suntimes.com/columnists/2021/9/15/22676550/gavin-newsom-big-california-victory-trumpism-and-what-it-means-for-illinois-politics
— Mayor Lightfoot’s plan to use asset forfeiture to curb violence looks like an empty move. This might’ve worked in the 1980s against East Coast mob bosses and South Florida drug dealers, but there’s good reason to believe it will be useless here. – Editorial
https://chicago.suntimes.com/2021/9/15/22673051/assets-forfeiture-seizure-mayor-lori-lightfoot-chicago-gangs-editorial
— COMMENT: DISGUSTING, OUTRAGEOUS, TRAGIC: Democrats want Blacks to be pot pushers.
https://chicago.suntimes.com/cannabis/2021/9/16/22674721/black-entrepreneurs-pot-cannabis-marijuana-dispensary-illinois-license

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— Celebrating Mexican Independence Day, Chicago-style, with car caravans and flag waving: ‘It’s a sense of belonging’ – LAURA RODRÍGUEZ PRESA
https://www.chicagotribune.com/news/ct-mexican-independence-day-caravans-downtown-street-closing-20210916-2nx5szhcljek5jg6hmz4cy4eta-story.html

DAILY HERALD
— Greg Hart launches bid for DuPage County Board chairman’s seat – Katlyn Smith
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20210916/greg-hart-launches-bid-for-dupage-county-board-chairmans-seat

CRAIN’S CHICAGO BUSINESS
— Election officials now on radar of deep-pocketed donors, thanks to Trump. The once-obscure state-level job of overseeing elections has emerged as a prime target for wealthy political check-writers like Lake Forest’s Richard Uihlein and Chicago’s Ken Griffin. – Bloomberg
https://www.chicagobusiness.com/government/election-officials-radar-rich-donors-thanks-trump

EDWARDSVILLE INTELLIGENCER
— COMMENT: Democrats use CRT to promote hatred against Republicans.
https://www.theintelligencer.com/news/article/Critical-race-theory-is-an-important-tool-in-16460625.php

FOX ILLINOIS
— Pope: No place for politics in Biden Communion flap over abortion – AP
https://foxillinois.com/news/nation-world/pope-no-place-for-politics-in-biden-communion-flap-over-abortion

CHICAGO READER
— COMMENT: Democrats and RINOs want Republican candidates to be anti-religious, anti-conservative, and anti-Republican.
https://chicagoreader.com/columns-opinion/on-politics/they-call-them-moderates/

WASHINGTON TIMES
— Marsha Blackburn rips Biden’s ‘redefining’ Taliban as legitimate government: ‘These are terrorists’ – Haris Alic
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2021/sep/15/marsha-blackburn-rips-bidens-redefining-taliban-le/
— Senators demand Milley face Congress over revelations he usurped Trump’s authority – Kerry Picket
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2021/sep/15/senators-demand-milley-face-congress-over-revelati/
— Second major felon found on Afghan evacuation flight – Stephen Dinan
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2021/sep/16/second-major-felon-found-on-afghan-evacuation-flig/
— Democrats reject common sense solutions on border security – Jennifer Harper
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2021/sep/15/inside-beltway-democrats-reject-common-sense-solut/
— Public schools are worse than you think. Expanding school choice is the only answer. – Kelly Sadler
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2021/sep/15/public-schools-are-worse-than-you-think/
— Border migrants refuse to wear masks or social distance, inspector general says – Stephen Dinan
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2021/sep/15/border-migrants-refuse-wear-masks-or-social-distan/

WASHINGTON EXAMINER
— Authorities encountered 208,887 people illegally crossing border in August, four times more than previous year – Anna Giaritelli
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/people-illegally-crossing-border-in-august-close-to-highest-two-decades
— Milley should spend more time studying treason and less time studying critical race theory – Christopher Tremoglie
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/opinion/milley-should-spend-more-time-studying-treason-and-less-time-studying-crt

WASHINGTON FREE BEACON
— Illinois Dem Pushes for ‘Clean Energy’ Subsidies That Would Pad His Pocket. Sean Casten calls for $273 billion in ‘tax credits for clean energy’ without disclosing his investment in industry. – Collin Anderson
https://freebeacon.com/democrats/illinois-dem-pushes-for-clean-energy-subsidies-that-would-pad-his-pocket/
— Fentanyl Smuggling Surges at Border. Seizures have nearly doubled 2020 numbers. – Joseph Simonson
https://freebeacon.com/biden-administration/fentanyl-smuggling-surges-at-border/

AMERICAN THINKER
— If Government Concern for Your Health was Real (and not Political)… – David Scott Strain
https://www.americanthinker.com/articles/2021/09/if_government_concern_for_your_health_was_real_and_not_political.html

AMERICAN GREATNESS
— The Newest Forever War: COVID We must stop treating life like it is a crime to live it. – Matthew Boose
https://amgreatness.com/2021/09/15/the-newest-forever-war-covid/

ACCURACY IN MEDIA
— The left’s banning of ‘misinformation’ and the death of objective truth – Adam Guillette (COMMENT: According to my critics/opponents, all government and political news and commentary is misinformation except for the government and political news and commentary that they put out or bless. I should write a book about my critics/opponents a) who paint themselves as being religious, conservative, and/or Republican and b) do everything that they can to stop me from sending out GOPUSA ILLINOIS newsletters and to stop everyone from reading those newsletters. Everyone in Illinois sees how my critics/opponents a) treat me and b) treat my newsletters. I should write a book about how the following treat me and treat my newsletters: a) leaders of the Illinois Republican Party, DuPage County Republican Central Committee, and Milton Township Republican Organization, b) leaders of Illinois, DuPage County, Milton Township, Wheaton, Wheaton Chamber of Commerce, and Wheaton Park District, and c) Republican candidates on ballots in my precinct, their political consultants, major donors, fundraisers, campaign managers, campaign staff members, and campaign volunteers.)
https://www.aim.org/aim-in-the-news/aims-adam-guillette-in-the-washington-times-the-lefts-banning-of-misinformation-and-the-death-of-objective-truth/

BREITBART
— Democrats Reject Plan to Mandate Coronavirus Vaccines for Immigrants – JOHN BINDER
https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2021/09/15/democrats-reject-plan-to-mandate-coronavirus-vaccines-for-immigrants/
— Obama, Bush Judges Greenlight Biden’s ‘Sanctuary Country’ Orders for Illegal Aliens – JOHN BINDER
https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2021/09/15/obama-bush-judges-greenlight-bidens-sanctuary-country-orders-for-illegal-aliens/
— August Migrant Apprehensions Jump 312 Percent over Prior Year – BOB PRICE
https://www.breitbart.com/border/2021/09/15/august-migrant-apprehensions-jump-312-percent-over-prior-year/
— Young People Are Suffering ‘Climate Anxiety,’ Majority Think ‘Humanity Is Doomed’ – KATHERINE HAMILTON
https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2021/09/15/report-young-people-are-suffering-climate-anxiety-majority-think-humanity-is-doomed/
— AOC Slapped with Ethics Complaint for Accepting $35,000 Ticket to Met Gala – PENNY STARR
https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2021/09/15/aoc-ethics-complaint-ticket-met-gala/
— GOP Sen. Sullivan: ‘Increasingly Clear’ from Testimony That Biden ‘Rejected’ Military Advice on Afghanistan Pullout, ‘Chaos’ Was Predicted – IAN HANCHETT
https://www.breitbart.com/clips/2021/09/15/gop-sen-sullivan-increasingly-clear-from-testimony-that-biden-rejected-military-advice-on-afghanistan-pullout-chaos-was-predicted/

CBN NEWS
— ‘Wokeness is a Secular Religion’: New Book Shines Light on Dangers of ‘Woke’ Corporate Culture – Jennifer Wishon
https://www1.cbn.com/cbnnews/us/2021/september/wokeness-is-a-secular-religion-new-book-shines-light-on-dangers-of-woke-corporate-culture

DAILY CALLER
— Democrats’ Slideshow Highlights Amnesty Proposal For Illegal Immigrants That Would Cost $105 Billion In Reconciliation Bill – HENRY RODGERS
https://dailycaller.com/2021/09/15/democrats-slide-show-highlights-105-billion-amnesty-illegal-immigrants-reconciliation-bill/
— COMMENT: To provide a pathway to citizenship for Dreamers is to encourage illegal immigration. Dreamers are citizens of the countries that they were born in.
https://dailycaller.com/2021/09/15/rand-paul-alex-padilla-bipartisan-illegal-immigration-legislation-pathway-citizenship/

DAILY WIRE
— Biden’s Border Crisis Continues To Worsen, Illegal Border Crossings Up 300%+ Compared To Same Time In 2020 – Ryan Saavedra
https://www.dailywire.com/news/bidens-border-crisis-continues-to-worsen-illegal-border-crossings-up-300-compared-to-same-time-in-2020

DAILY SIGNAL
— Amazon Blocks Ad for Book Investigating Black Lives Matter – Fred Lucas
https://www.dailysignal.com/2021/09/16/amazon-blocks-ad-for-book-investigating-black-lives-matter/

NEWSMAX
— States Learning How Many Afghan Evacuees Coming Their Way (COMMENT: Of course, Democrats and RINOs will do everything that they can to make Afghan evacuees hate Republicans.)
https://www.newsmax.com/politics/biden-afghan-refugees/2021/09/15/id/1036600/
— ‘No’ to Forced Vaccines – RNC Chairwoman Ronna McDaniel
https://www.newsmax.com/newsfront/vaccines-mandates-forced-vaccinations-biden/2021/09/15/id/1036591/

NEWS BUSTERS
— Nets Cheer Bob Woodward’s Latest Bucket of Anti-Trump Mud – Tim Graham
https://newsbusters.org/blogs/nb/tim-graham/2021/09/15/new-newsbusters-podcast-nets-cheer-bob-woodwards-latest-bucket-anti

TOWNHALL
— Bush Completes His Scummy Betrayal – Kurt Schlichter
https://townhall.com/columnists/kurtschlichter/2021/09/16/bush-completes-his-scummy-betrayal-n2595936
— Mark Milley Is A Traitor – Derek Hunter
https://townhall.com/columnists/derekhunter/2021/09/16/mark-milley-is-a-traitor-n2595960
— Gray Lives Matter – Ann Coulter
https://townhall.com/columnists/anncoulter/2021/09/15/gray-lives-matter-n2595963

BIZ PAC REVIEW
— Media increasingly portray patriotism as negative and ‘right-wing’ in decades since 9/11 – Jon Dougherty (COMMENT: I should write a book about those who succeeded in stopping Republicans from helping sponsor Wheaton’s 2021 Independence Day parade and fireworks. I would focus on a) leaders of the Wheaton Park District, Wheaton Chamber of Commerce, Wheaton, Milton Township, DuPage County, and Illinois, b) leaders of the Milton Township Republican Organization, DuPage County Republican Central Committee, and Illinois Republican Party, and c) Republican candidates on ballots in my precinct, their political consultants, major donors, fundraisers, pollsters, campaign managers, campaign staff members, and campaign volunteers.)
https://www.bizpacreview.com/2021/09/15/media-increasingly-portray-patriotism-as-negative-and-right-wing-in-decades-since-9-11-analysis-1134851/
— Drone shows Biden super-spreader on border, as thousands of unvaxxed migrants queue up – Tom Tillison
https://www.bizpacreview.com/2021/09/15/drone-shows-biden-super-spreader-on-border-as-thousands-of-unvaxxed-migrants-cue-up-1134963/
— Consume and cover! Harvard instructs students on how to eat and drink with masks – Robert Jonathan
https://www.bizpacreview.com/2021/09/15/consume-and-cover-harvard-instructs-students-on-how-to-eat-and-drink-with-masks-1134868/

EPOCH TIMES
— Democratic Amnesty for 8 Million Illegals in Budget is ‘Unprecedented and Dangerous’: FAIR – Joseph Lord
https://www.theepochtimes.com/democratic-amnesty-for-8-million-illegals-in-budget-is-unprecedented-and-dangerous-fair_3991878.html

FORBES
— COMMENT: Ever-increasingly, if you do not promote LGBTQ, LGBTQ-promoters demonize, denigrate, and condemn you.
https://www.forbes.com/sites/dawnstaceyennis/2021/09/15/why-are-lgbtq-youth-avoiding-sports-in-school-fear-of-discrimination-research-shows/

VOTER GRAVITY
— MAY 14, 2013 FLASHBACK: 6 Ways to Recruit Volunteers – Allen Fuller (COMMENT: I should write a book about unsuccessful Republican candidates on ballots in my precinct, their political consultants, their major donors, their fundraisers, their pollsters, their campaign managers, their campaign staff members, and their campaign volunteers who have blamed me and blamed my GOPUSA ILLINOIS newsletters the most for their defeats. They hint/imply/argue/shout a) that I included links in my newsletters to articles that caused them to lose, b) that I rigged Milton Township Republican Organization and TAPROOT Republicans of Illinois straw polls that caused them to lose, and c) that I recklessly, if not intentionally, leaked confidential campaign secrets to their opponents that caused them to lose. Better yet, instead of just writing a book about the aforesaid, I should sue the aforesaid.)
https://votergravity.com/6-ways-to-recruit-volunteers/

September 15 Evening Edition

ABC7
— Dennis Hastert, former House Speaker, settles child sexual abuse payments lawsuit – AP
https://abc7chicago.com/dennis-hastert-child-sex-abuse-lawsuit-settlement-illinois/11023216/
— Illinois COVID Update: IL reports 4,194 cases, 44 deaths – Eric Horng
https://abc7chicago.com/covid-illinois-cases-coronavirus-19/11022472/
— Top general took steps to prevent Trump from taking military action against China, book claims. Mark Milley feared that Trump could “go rogue” after the Jan. 6 Capitol riot. – Benjamin Siegel
https://abc7chicago.com/general-milley-trump-book-china-woodward/11022139/

NBC5
— Settlement Reached in Dennis Hastert Hush Money Lawsuit Days Before Trial – Phil Rogers and Shelby Bremer
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/chicago-politics/settlement-reached-in-dennis-hastert-hush-money-lawsuit-days-before-trial/2613249/

CBS2
— Former House Speaker Dennis Hastert Reaches Tentative Settlement Over Payments To Man Who Accuses Him Of Abuse
https://chicago.cbslocal.com/2021/09/15/former-house-speaker-dennis-hastert-sexual-abuse-accuser-payment-settlement/

WGN9
— Ex-House speaker Hastert settles child sexual abuse payments suit – AP
https://wgntv.com/news/tentative-deal-reached-in-hastert-civil-trial/

FOX32
— Ex-House speaker Dennis Hastert settles child sexual abuse payments suit – AP
https://www.fox32chicago.com/news/ex-house-speaker-dennis-hastert-settles-child-sexual-abuse-payments-suit

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— Dan Cronin, longtime chairman of DuPage County Board, won’t seek fourth term – JOHN KEILMAN
https://www.chicagotribune.com/news/breaking/ct-dan-cronin-dupage-board-election-20210915-fy5r26zyirda5hnuesqamp47va-story.html
— Lawsuit against Dennis Hastert involving hush-money pact is settled before trial – CHRISTY GUTOWSKI
https://www.chicagotribune.com/news/breaking/ct-dennis-hastert-hush-money-lawsuit-settled-20210915-cvm5cy4nive5dd5sivt6tihkfu-story.html
— Dennis Hastert timeline: Key events in the rise and fall of the former U.S. House Speaker
https://www.chicagotribune.com/nation-world/ct-met-0528-hastert-timeline-gfc-htmlstory.html

DAILY HERALD
— Naperville lands on Money’s list of best places to live – Kevin Schmit
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20210915/naperville-lands-on-moneys-list-of-best-places-to-live
— OUTSTANDING: Glen Ellyn makes ban on retail marijuana sales permanent – Katlyn Smith
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20210915/glen-ellyn-makes-ban-on-retail-marijuana-sales-permanent

WINNETKA PATCH
— Gun Ban In Forest Preserve Is Unconstitutional, Judge Rules. A federal judge found the law banning concealed carry license holders from having firearms in the Cook County Forest Preserves is too broad. – Jonah Meadows
https://patch.com/illinois/winnetka/gun-ban-forest-preserve-unconstitutional-judge-rules

BREAKTHROUGH IDEAS
— Ives Demands Retraction and Apology from WBBM, WGN for Deliberately Malicious Reporting
https://mailchi.mp/5b74ebc578f0/ives-demands-retraction-and-apology-from-wbbm-wgn-for-deliberately-malicious-reporting

MCHENRY COUNTY BLOG
— Craig Wilcox Most Conservative in General Assembly according to American Conservative Foundation
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2021/09/15/wilcox-tops-list-of-american-conservative-foundation-scores/
— Board Chairman Mike Buehler Reverses Himself, Will Not Present McHenry County Board Reapportionment Map with Census Data
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2021/09/15/buehler091521/
— Thompson Center to Water Park-Hotel?
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2021/09/15/thompson-center-to-water-park-hotel/

DUPAGE POLICY JOURNAL
— Howard votes in favor of legislative maps, despite call for nonpartisan redistricting – Andy Nghiem
https://dupagepolicyjournal.com/stories/607284476-howard-votes-in-favor-of-legislative-maps-despite-call-for-nonpartisan-redistricting

ILLINOIS REVIEW
— THE CASE FOR ELECTRIC VEHICLES LOSES ITS CHARGE
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2021/09/the-case-for-electric-vehicles-loses-its-charge.html

WASHINGTON TIMES
— Biden has ‘great confidence’ in Gen. Milley despite the general’s anti-Trump maneuvers – Jeff Mordock
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2021/sep/15/biden-has-great-confidence-gen-milley-despite-gene/

ACCURACY IN MEDIA
— Latest ‘Media Bias Chart’ pushes left-wing outlets into classrooms as credible (COMMENT: GOPUSA ILLINOIS is on the right. The problem is with news outlets that falsely claim to be in middle, but are actually on the left.)
https://www.aim.org/aim-column/117443/

CIVIL DEADLINE
— School Cancels 9/11 Tribute To Be “Racially Sensitive”
https://civildeadline.com/school-cancels-9-11-tribute-to-be-racially-sensitive/

WASHINGTON POST
— White House says Biden has confidence in Milley after book reveals top general, fearing Trump, conferred with China to avert war – John Wagner and Karoun Demirjian
https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/milley-defended-china-call/2021/09/15/3393fa18-1645-11ec-b976-f4a43b740aeb_story.html

September 14 Evening Edition

ABC7
— Illinois COVID Update: IL reports 4,660 cases, 40 deaths
https://abc7chicago.com/health/il-reports-4660-covid-cases-40-deaths/11020166/
— Chicago police contract with 20% pay raise approved by city council, despite criticism – Craig Wall
https://abc7chicago.com/chicago-police-cpd-contract-new-department/11020651/

FOX32
— Texas abortion law focus of protests and politicians at Aurora Planned Parenthood – Roseanne Tellez
https://www.fox32chicago.com/news/texas-abortion-law-focus-of-protests-and-politicians-at-aurora-planned-parenthood

WGN9
— Parents fed up with anti-mask protesters targeting Glen Ellyn elementary school students – Mike Lowe
https://wgntv.com/news/coronavirus/parents-fed-up-with-anti-mask-protesters-targeting-glen-ellyn-elementary-school-students/

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— Homer Township votes to become a ‘sanctuary for life;’ resident calls local anti-abortion resolution ‘ridiculous’ – MICHELLE MULLINS
https://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/daily-southtown/ct-sta-homer-township-sanctuary-st-0915-20210914-nc5jhzj27vcxdceh55tefjc3nm-story.html
— Naperville ranked no. 45 on Money’s 2021 list for Best Places to Live – SUZANNE BAKER
https://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/naperville-sun/ct-nvs-naperville-money-best-places-to-live-st-0915-20210914-ndfl52bg7rcifkfwneolw544vu-story.html
— I grew up in a small town in Downstate Illinois. It is a place rooted in devotion to family and God. – Joni Dunker Scritchlow, Bloomington, Illinois
https://www.chicagotribune.com/opinion/letters/ct-letters-vp-091521-20210914-hyeblbi2bng2zh4br6mkkdmqfm-story.html

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— Pritzker pleased with state’s flattening COVID-19 numbers — but southern Illinois ‘chugging through some pretty bad days’ New COVID-19 hospital admissions have slowed down amid Illinois’ Delta variant coronavirus surge, but hospitals are still being pushed to the limit in southern Illinois — where all ICU beds were filled Monday night. – Mitchell Armentrout
https://chicago.suntimes.com/coronavirus/2021/9/14/22674200/illinois-coronavirus-delta-surge-flatten-pritzker-southern-icu-beds-full-covid-19

DAILY HERALD
— Cronin won’t run again for DuPage County Board chairman, but ‘not going anywhere’ – Katlyn Smith
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20210914/cronin-wont-run-again-for-dupage-county-board-chairman-but-not-going-anywhere
— DISGUSTING, OUTRAGEOUS, TRAGIC: Suburbs’ first cannabis lounge gets the thumbs-up to open in Mundelein – Russell Lissau
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20210913/suburbs-first-cannabis-lounge-gets-the-thumbs-up-to-open-in-mundelein
— Lawmakers question enforcement of school mask mandates – PETER HANCOCK
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20210914/lawmakers-question-enforcement-of-school-mask-mandates

NBC MADISON
— DISGUSTING, OUTRAGEOUS, TRAGIC: Marijuana use among college-aged adults at historic high – Tajma Hall
https://www.nbc15.com/2021/09/13/marijuana-use-among-college-aged-adults-historic-high/

GLEN ELLYN PATCH
— OUTSTANDING: Recreational Cannabis Sales Nixed By Glen Ellyn Trustees. Trustees voted to prohibit recreational cannabis sales following a moratorium ordinance that has been in effect since Nov. 2019. – Lisa Marie Farver
https://patch.com/illinois/glenellyn/recreational-cannabis-sales-nixed-glen-ellyn-trustees

NAPERVILLE COMMUNITY TV
— DuPage Chairman Not Seeking Re-Election; Naperville ranks number 45 on a “best places to live” list.
https://www.nctv17.com/nctv17-news-update/dupage-chairman-not-seeking-re-election-naperville-best-places-to-live-holdenstrong/

MCHENRY COUNTY BLOG
— Rabine Comments on Blog
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2021/09/14/rabine-comments-on-blog/
— Senator Dave Syverson Explains ComEd Bailout/Electric Rate Hike Vote
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2021/09/14/senator-dave-syverson-explains-comed-bailout-electric-rate-hike-vote/
— The Johnsburg Parade Yields Political Messages
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2021/09/14/the-johnsburg-parade-yields-political-messages/

ILLINOIS FAMILY INSTITUTE
— Executive Order Makes Biden Regime Lone Wolf in Tyrannical Vaccine Mandates – James M. Odom
https://illinoisfamily.org/religious/executive-order-makes-biden-regime-lone-wolf-in-tyrannical-vaccine-mandates/

CAPITOL FAX
— COVID-19 roundup
https://capitolfax.com/2021/09/14/covid-19-roundup-103/
— Bailey fails to make the grade with American Conservative Union
https://capitolfax.com/2021/09/14/bailey-fails-to-make-the-grade-with-american-conservative-union/

WASHINGTON TIMES
— House Democrats break Biden’s pledge not to raise taxes on individuals making less than $400K – Haris Alic
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2021/sep/14/house-democrats-break-bidens-pledge-not-raise-taxe/

BREITBART
— Alaska Airlines Fires Christian Flight Attendants for Questioning Company Support of Radical ‘Equality Act’ – KATHERINE HAMILTON
https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2021/09/14/alaska-airlines-fires-christian-flight-attendants-for-questioning-company-support-radical-equality-act/

HERITAGE FOUNDATION
— Critical Race Theory Will Destroy the Fabric of Our Military – John Venable
https://www.heritage.org/progressivism/commentary/critical-race-theory-will-destroy-the-fabric-our-military

THE HILL
— Trump’s 2020 gains in rural America offset by Biden’s urban dominance – REID WILSON
https://thehill.com/homenews/state-watch/571792-trumps-2020-gains-in-rural-america-offset-by-bidens-urban-dominance

WASHINGTON POST
— What if Republicans had a party and Trump wasn’t there? – Ben Terris
https://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/style/post-trump-republican-party-dan-crenshaw/2021/09/13/cca47a78-14c6-11ec-b976-f4a43b740aeb_story.html
— Appeals about majority support won’t convince politicians focused on minority approval – Philip Bump (COMMENT: Ever-increasingly, politicians seek the approval of those who are anti-law enforcement, anti-Trump, anti-conservative, anti-patriotic, anti-Republican, anti-American, anti-White, anti-male, anti-older people, anti-heterosexual, anti-traditional marriage/family, anti-non-poor people, anti-gun owners, anti-Christian, anti-Protestant, anti-Italian American, anti-German American, and/or anti-those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.)
https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2021/09/14/appeals-majority-support-wont-convince-politicians-focused-minority-approval/

WEEK
— Kinzinger calls Trump ‘one of the weakest men that I’ve ever seen’ – BRIGID KENNEDY
https://theweek.com/donald-trump/1004829/gop-rep-adam-kinzinger-calls-trump-one-of-the-weakest-men-that-ive-ever-seen

September 12 Evening Edition

ABC7
— Chicago shootings: 48 shot, 5 fatally, in weekend violence
https://abc7chicago.com/47-shot-5-fatally-in-chicago-weekend-violence-/11015200/
— Biden’s federal vaccine mandate draws backlash, with Republicans threatening lawsuits. Biden’s move marks a dramatic escalation in the federal government’s campaign against COVID. – AP
https://abc7chicago.com/covid-vaccine-mandate-biden-speech-federal-workers-vaccines/11015455/

NBC5
— 3 GOP Prospects for 2024 Criticize Biden at Political Event. Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, Texas Sen. Ted Cruz and former Vice President Mike Pence attended Gov. Pete Ricketts’ annual steak-fry fundraiser in Nebraska City – Thomas Beaumont
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/politics/3-gop-prospects-for-2024-criticize-biden-at-political-event/2610663/

WGN9
— Illinois lawmakers consider Reagan statue on Capitol grounds – AP
https://wgntv.com/news/illinois-lawmakers-consider-reagan-statue-on-capitol-grounds/

WGN RADIO
— California voters: Less Republican and white than in 2003 – AP
https://wgnradio.com/news/california-voters-less-republican-and-white-than-in-2003/

CHAMPAIGN/URBANA NEWS GAZETTE
— Explaining the continuing fervor for Trump in Illinois – Jim Nowlan and Allen Andersen
https://www.news-gazette.com/opinion/columns/jim-nowlan-explaining-the-continuing-fervor-for-trump-in-illinois/article_7f447a47-0a09-5d8e-96c1-e62459747cce.html

WIBQ
— GOP newcomer with billionaire backing Jesse Sullivan calls to ‘moderate these crazy extremes’ in bid for IL Governor – Mark Maxwell
https://wibqam.com/2021/09/12/gop-newcomer-with-billionaire-backing-calls-to-moderate-these-crazy-extremes-in-bid-for-il-governor/

WSGW
— Kinzinger Says “A Lot Of People” To Blame For Missteps In Afghan Withdrawal
https://www.wsgw.com/kinzinger-says-a-lot-of-people-to-blame-for-missteps-in-afghan-withdrawal/

CENTER FOR ILLINOIS POLITICS
— Future of the Illinois Republican Party: Many Challenges, a Bit of Hope – Eric Krol
https://www.centerforilpolitics.org/articles/future-of-the-illinois-republican-party-many-challenges-a-bit-of-hope

MCHENRY COUNTY BLOG
— McConchie and Wilcox Hilltop Cary Fundraiser Gathers Faithful
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2021/09/12/mcconchie-and-wilcox-hilltop-cary-fundraiser-gathers-faithful/
— The Invisible State Legislators
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2021/09/12/the-invisible-state-legislators/

WASHINGTON TIMES
— Adam Kinzinger blasts Republicans for fundraising off of opposition to Biden’s vaccine mandate – Haris Alic
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2021/sep/12/adam-kinzinger-blasts-republicans-fundraising-oppo/

FOX NEWS
— MSNBC historian uses 9/11 to campaign against Republicans. Michael Beschloss said, ‘Our democracy tonight is as much in danger, I think, as it was in 1860 before the Civil War’ – Lindsay Kornick
https://www.foxnews.com/media/msnbc-contributor-uses-9-11-campaign-against-republicans

BREITBART
— Kinzinger: Some Republican Members of Congress Do Not Care About Constituents’ Lives — They Are ‘Playing on People’s Fear’ – PAM KEY
https://www.breitbart.com/clips/2021/09/12/kinzinger-some-republican-members-of-congress-do-not-about-constituents-lives-they-are-playing-on-peoples-fear/

NEWSMAX
— Kinzinger Praises George W. Bush For Calling Out Domestic Terrorists – Fran Beyer (COMMENT: Hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-haters hint/imply/argue/shout that Trump wants domestic terrorism.)
https://www.newsmax.com/politics/kinzinger-georgew-bush-domesticterror/2021/09/12/id/1036054/

TOWNHALL
— Biden’s Every Weapon Left Behind Program Empowers Taliban, Global Terrorism – Deroy Murdock
https://townhall.com/columnists/deroymurdock/2021/09/12/bidens-every-weapon-left-behind-program-empowers-taliban-global-terrorism-n2595693

BIZ PAC REVIEW
— Calif. advances prostitution-friendly bill decriminalizing loitering because RACISM – Joshua Nybo
https://www.bizpacreview.com/2021/09/12/calif-advances-prostitution-friendly-bill-decriminalizing-loitering-because-racism-1133397/

CBS NEWS
— Ruling Taliban settle into Afghan capital as U.S. commemorates September 11
https://www.cbsnews.com/news/taliban-afghanistan-capital-september-11/

CNN
— COMMENT: A hate-filled Republican-hating Republican hater says “Right wing media’s latest misinformation campaign targets the California recall.”
https://amp.cnn.com/cnn/2021/09/12/media/reliable-sources-misinformation-california-recall/index.html

NEW YORK TIMES
— COMMENT: Hate-filled Republican-hating Republican-haters say “False Election Claims in California Reveal a New Normal for G.O.P.”
https://www.nytimes.com/2021/09/12/us/politics/gop-voter-fraud-california-recall.html

WASHINGTON POST
— Democrats wanted Trump gone. Now they want him on the ballot. – Leandro, Calif. – David Weigel, Colby Itkowitz and Gregory S. Schneider
https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/california-recall-democrats/2021/09/12/32bd2d3c-1274-11ec-9cb6-bf9351a25799_story.html

NEWSWEEK
— Republicans Who Think Trump Shouldn’t Be GOP Nominee Nearly Triple From 2019: Poll – AILA SLISCO
https://www.newsweek.com/republicans-who-think-trump-shouldnt-gop-nominee-nearly-triple-2019-poll-1628300
— Kinzinger Rips Republicans ‘Playing on People’s Fear’ by Fundraising Off of Vaccine Mandates – NATALIE COLAROSSI
https://www.newsweek.com/kinzinger-rips-republicans-playing-peoples-fear-fundraising-off-vaccine-mandates-1628275
— Under Half of College-Educated Republicans Think Donald Trump Should Lead GOP: Poll – ANDREW STANTON
https://www.newsweek.com/under-half-college-educated-republicans-think-donald-trump-should-lead-gop-poll-1628270

FORBES
— Rep. Kinzinger Says GOP ‘Manipulating Our Base’ To Fundraise Off Biden’s Vaccine Mandates – Andrew Solender
https://www.forbes.com/sites/andrewsolender/2021/09/12/rep-kinzinger-says-gop-manipulating-our-base-to-fundraise-off-bidens-vaccine-mandates/

September 11 Evening Edition

NBC5
— 20 Years Since 9/11: Chicago Events Remember the Fallen, Honor First Responders – Lexi Sutter
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/20-years-since-9-11-chicago-events-remember-the-fallen-honor-first-responders/2610333/

CBS2
— Chicago Marks 20th Anniversary Of 9/11 Attacks; ‘We Must Remember The Sacrifices Made’
https://chicago.cbslocal.com/2021/09/11/9-11-memorial-ceremony-in-daley-plaza-honors-20th-anniversary/

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— Chicagoans remember 9/11: ‘Our mission is not over’ A McKinley Park man who was in New York City when the attacks happened recalled the tragedy Saturday as Chicago honored the nearly 3,000 lives lost. – Madeline Kenney
https://chicago.suntimes.com/2021/9/11/22668407/chicago-9-11-memorial-september-20th-anniversary
— Around Chicago, Muslims, Arab Americans say they still face post-9/11 discrimination. A suburban imam says there’s still an element that ‘kind of doesn’t want American Muslims to be part of that remembrance and grieving process. They want Islam to be the enemy.’ – Elvia Malagón
https://chicago.suntimes.com/politics/2021/9/10/22665373/sept11-muslims-arab-americans-bias-hatem-abudayyeh-tariq-el-amin-suzanne-akhras-sahloul-alia-bilal
— Muslim Americans are still fighting bias 2 decades after 9/11. Here are some of the ways how. For American Muslims who grew up in the shadow of 9/11, there’s ‘this sense of being Muslim as a kind of important identity marker regardless of your relationship with Islam,’ says Eman Abdelhadi, a University of Chicago sociologist. – Deepti Hajela
https://chicago.suntimes.com/2021/9/9/22663621/sept11-anniversary-muslims-america-bias

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— Chicago grieves 9/11 on 20th anniversary: ‘A wound that will never fully disappear’ – ALICE YIN
https://www.chicagotribune.com/news/breaking/ct-chicago-911-anniversary-observances-20210911-y42uc7gczzaebnwjujcnsyhrji-story.html
— Norwood Park Township budget missing some key information, watchdog says – BOB CHIARITO
https://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/norridge/ct-nhh-norwood-twp-budget-tl-0819-20210911-vs3v4khwbndqvpezibnyrcoxci-story.html

DAILY HERALD
— Naperville marks 20th anniversary of 9/11 terror attacks – Brian Hill
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20210911/naperville-marks-20th-anniversary-of-911-terror-attacks
— Suburban Skyview: Oak Brook’s American flag tribute to Sept. 11 fallen – John Starks
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20210911/suburban-skyview-oak-brooks-american-flag-tribute-to-sept-11-fallen
— Wheaton pays tribute to lives lost on 9/11, 20 years later
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20210911/wheaton-pays-tribute-to-lives-lost-on-911-20-years-later

SPRINGFIELD STATE JOURNAL REGISTER
— Clean-energy bill passed by Illinois House; Senate scheduled to vote on plan Monday – Dean Olsen
https://www.sj-r.com/story/news/2021/09/10/clean-energy-bill-illinois-some-republicans-join-democrats-in-voting/5779843001/

CHAMPAIGN/URBANA NEWS GAZETTE
— Line of Republican candidates for governor getting longer by the day – Jim Dey
https://www.news-gazette.com/opinion/columns/jim-dey-line-of-republican-candidates-for-governor-getting-longer-by-the-day/article_53df8321-05fe-5827-a9e1-aab82fd57bb0.html

DANVILLE COMMERCIAL
— Continuing Trump fervor explained – Jim Nowlan and Allen Andersen
https://www.commercial-news.com/opinion/op-ed-continuing-trump-fervor-explained/article_27dd913e-11b8-11ec-aa18-1fa248623c4d.html

FOX ILLINOIS
— Salesforce to help workers leave states over abortion laws – AP
https://foxillinois.com/news/nation-world/salesforce-to-help-workers-leave-states-over-abortion-laws

WGLT
— Red, White and Blue Rally Remembers, Honors Those Lost On 9/11
https://www.wglt.org/local-news/2021-09-11/red-white-and-blue-rally-remembers-honors-those-lost-on-9-11

GOPUSA
— America Mourns The Anniversary Of 9/11 While The Taliban Celebrate – Michael Reagan
https://www.gopusa.com/america-mourns-the-anniversary-of-9-11-while-the-taliban-celebrate/
— Teach Our Children Why We Were Attacked On 9/11
https://www.gopusa.com/teach-our-children-why-we-were-attacked-on-9-11/

BREITBART
— Donald Trump Visits New York City Police and Fire Departments on 9/11 – CHARLIE SPIERING
https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2021/09/11/donald-trump-visits-new-york-city-police-and-fire-departments-on-9-11/
— Donald Trump Jr.: Botched Afghanistan Withdrawal Result of ‘America Last’ Democrat Policies – HANNAH BLEAU
https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2021/09/11/exclusive-donald-trump-jr-botched-afghanistan-withdrawal-result-of-america-last-democrat-policies/

BLAZE
— Members of Congress, their staffs will be exempt from Biden’s federal vaccine mandate – CHRIS ENLOE
https://www.theblaze.com/news/congress-exempt-biden-vaccine-mandate
— ‘Abolitionist’ professor says 9/11 was attack on ‘heteropatriarchal capitalistic systems’ that benefit white people – CHRIS ENLOE
https://www.theblaze.com/news/jenn-jackson-sept-11-attack-comments-backlash

DAILY CALLER
— Former President Trump Meets With Police, Firefighters On 9/11 Anniversary
https://dailycaller.com/2021/09/11/trump-meets-police-firefighters-9-11-anniversary/

NEWSMAX
— Trump to Address 35,000 at National Mall During Christian Concert/Rally – Charles Kim
https://www.newsmax.com/us/sean-feucht-christian-speech-national-mall/2021/09/11/id/1035989/

ONE AMERICA NEWS NETWORK
— President Trump Predicts 2020 Election Will Be Decertified
https://www.oann.com/president-trump-predicts-2020-election-will-be-decertified/

POST MILLENNIAL
— Donald Trump makes surprise visit to NYPD and FDNY on 20th anniversary of 9/11
https://thepostmillennial.com/breaking-donald-trump-makes-surprise-visit-to-nypd-and-fdny-on-20th-anniversary-of-9-11

THE HILL
— Trump slams ‘incompetence’ of Afghan withdrawal on 9/11 anniversary – LEXI LONAS
https://thehill.com/blogs/blog-briefing-room/news/571819-trump-slams-incompetence-of-afghan-withdrawal-on-9-11

NEW YORK POST
— Trump makes surprise visit to New York police and firefighters on 9/11 – Jon Levine, Joe Marino, Larry Celona and Tina Moore
https://nypost.com/2021/09/11/trump-makes-surprise-visit-to-new-york-police-and-firefighters/

WASHINGTON POST
— George W. Bush compares ‘violent extremists at home’ to 9/11 terrorists in 20th anniversary speech – Amy B Wang and Caroline Anders (COMMENT: Ever-increasingly, conservative-haters paint conservatives as being extremists who should be gotten rid of.)
https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2021/09/11/george-w-bush-compares-violent-extremists-home-911-terrorists-20th-anniversary-speech/

September 10 Evening Edition

ABC7
— Planned Parenthood Illinois rallies against Texas abortion law in Federal Plaza – Sarah Schulte
https://abc7chicago.com/chicago-protest-today-texas-abortion-law-planned-parenthood-illinois/11013290/
— Illinois COVID Update: IL reports 26,062 new cases, 197 deaths over past week
https://abc7chicago.com/covid-illinois-cases-coronavirus-19/11012967/
— Republican venture capitalist Jesse Sullivan to run for Illinois governor – AP
https://abc7chicago.com/jesse-sullivan-illinois-governor-election-venture-capitalist/11011788/

NBC5
— Coronavirus by the Numbers: More Than 100 COVID Outbreaks Reported in Illinois Schools
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/coronavirus/coronavirus-by-the-numbers-more-than-100-covid-outbreaks-reported-in-illinois-schools/2609697/

FOX32
— Coronavirus cancels more Illinois high school football games – Tia Ewing
https://www.fox32chicago.com/news/coronavirus-cancels-more-illinois-high-school-football-games
— COMMENT: OUTRAGEOUS, DISGUSTING, TRAGIC: Pot pushers push pot.
https://www.fox32chicago.com/news/chicago-community-group-receives-nearly-2m-from-cannabis-tax-revenue

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— Delta’s descent? Weekly COVID-19 cases dip for first time since start of summer. The state’s case numbers took the first sustained step in the right direction since mid-June, but coronavirus hospitalizations and deaths are still rising. – Mitchell Armentrout
https://chicago.suntimes.com/coronavirus/2021/9/10/22667506/illinois-coronavirus-cases-fall-weekly-pritzker-vaccine-delta
— A new day and a new way in the Illinois House. The Illinois House’s approval of the climate/energy bill was a spectacular victory. – Rich Miller
https://chicago.suntimes.com/columnists/2021/9/10/22667625/illinois-house-climate-energy-bill-chris-welch-jaclyn-driscoll-column-rich-miller

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— Chicago takes out ad in Texas paper to lure businesses, residents angry over Lone Star state’s new abortion, voting laws – LISA DONOVAN
https://www.chicagotribune.com/business/ct-biz-world-business-chicago-ad-texas-voting-abortion-laws-20210910-zb533vpt6zabtgqanvhmvnuwxy-story.html
— Biden’s federal mandate takes vaccine decision off large employers’ hands – AP
https://www.chicagotribune.com/coronavirus/ct-aud-nw-vaccine-mandate-employers-20210910-6dm7xfjq2jef5l4tcmvr76q2vi-story.html
— Judge: Dennis Hastert accuser to be named in court as lawsuit goes to trial – CHRISTY GUTOWSKI
https://www.chicagotribune.com/news/breaking/ct-dennis-hastert-lawsuit-trial-ruling-met-20210910-bztmwluscjdp7ccrtmbib7imdu-story.html
— COMMENT: A hate-filled Republican-hating Republican-hater demonizes, denigrates, and condemns downstate Illinois.
https://www.chicagotribune.com/opinion/commentary/ct-opinion-downstate-illinois-trump-divide-20210910-dttz65ptq5aatpkr6ncixciie4-story.html
— Illinois Senate to return Monday to take up energy package with nuclear plant bailout. Here’s what else is in it. – DAN PETRELLA
https://www.chicagotribune.com/politics/ct-cb-illinois-energy-bill-20210910-wd7vsnlokfc3neh5cz5uler36e-story.html
— What can rebuild Illinoisans’ faith in Springfield? Ethics reform. What won’t? Faux reform. – EDITORIAL
https://www.chicagotribune.com/opinion/editorials/ct-editorial-illinois-ethics-reform-democrats-lip-service-20210910-jcegtrivj5d3nlzbvp5gb4p2im-story.html
— President Biden presses states to require vaccines for all teachers – AP
https://www.chicagotribune.com/coronavirus/ct-aud-nw-president-biden-require-vaccines-teachers-20210910-4kxsh47t7vgijiopibc22ilkb4-story.html

DAILY HERALD
— ‘Let’s roll’: Todd Beamer’s father on the valiant fight for Flight 93 – Katlyn Smith
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20210910/lets-roll-todd-beamers-father-on-the-valiant-fight-for-flight-93
— DISGUSTING, OUTRAGEOUS, TRAGIC: Could suburbs’ first cannabis lounge open in Mundelein? – Russell Lissau
https://www.dailyherald.com/business/20210910/could-suburbs-first-cannabis-lounge-open-in-mundelein
— Biden’s vaccine rules to set off barrage of legal challenges – AP
https://www.dailyherald.com/article/20210910/news/309109877
— 22 more COVID-19 outbreaks at suburban schools – Jake Griffin
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20210910/22-more-covid-19-outbreaks-at-suburban-schools

NPR ILLINOIS
— Alliance Of People Of Color Makes History On ‘Big Brother’ By Voting Out White Contestants
https://www.nprillinois.org/2021-09-10/alliance-of-people-of-color-makes-history-on-big-brother-by-voting-out-white-contestants

FOX ILLINOIS
— Illinois sees 26,000 new COVID-19 cases in past week
https://foxillinois.com/news/coronavirus/illinois-sees-26000-new-covid-19-cases-in-past-week

MCHENRY COUNTY BLOG
— Suzanne Ness Votes with Other Democrats for ComEd Bailout, Which Requires Electric Rate Increase – Roll Call
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2021/09/10/ness-votes-with-other-democrats-for-comed-bailout-which-requires-electric-rate-increase/
— Police Report on Crystal Lake Planet Fitness Patron Kicked Out for Not Wearing a Mask While on Treadmill
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2021/09/10/police-report-on-planet-fitness-patron-kicked-out-for-not-wearing-a-mask-while-on-treadmill/
— Considering Whether Township Government Is Closest to the People
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2021/09/10/considering-whether-township-governemnt-is-closest-to-the-people/
— Rabine Cites Facebook Censorship of Mask Post
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2021/09/10/rabine-cites-facebook-censorship-concerning-mask-post/
— Ugaste on Remap
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2021/09/10/ugaste-on-remap/
— Darren Bailey Statement on Jesse Sullivan Entry into Illinois Governor’s Race
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2021/09/10/darren-bailey-statement-on-jesse-sullivan-entry-into-illinois-governors-race/

ILLINOIS REVIEW
— US REPS BOST, MILLER RESPOND TO BIDEN ADMIN’S COVID MANDATE
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2021/09/us-reps-bost-miller-respond-to-biden-admins-covid-mandate.html
— BLACK CHICAGO SCHOLAR POINTS TO CRITICAL RACE THEORY AS “DOCTRINE OF DEMONS”
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2021/09/black-chicago-scholar-points-to-critical-race-theory-as-doctrine-of-demons-.html
— NEW GOP CANDIDATE TOSSES TECH HAT IN THE GOVERNOR’S RACE
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2021/09/new-gop-candidate-tosses-tech-hat-in-the-governors-race-.html

CAPITOL FAX
— COVID-19 roundup
https://capitolfax.com/2021/09/10/covid-19-roundup-101/

WASHINGTON EXAMINER
— Internal Google document ties white supremacy to Trump, MAGA, and Ben Shapiro – Nihal Krishan
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/google-document-ties-white-supremacy-trump-maga-ben-shapiro

FOX NEWS
— Liberal media embraces Biden’s COVID power grab after rejecting Trump’s threat to override governors last year. Political commentator Drew Holden calls out CNN, AP, Washington Post in his latest viral thread. – Joseph A. Wulfsohn
https://www.foxnews.com/media/liberal-media-biden-vaccine-mandate-trump
— Dems, media figures who rushed to judgment on Jussie Smollett called out for silence on Larry Elder assault. Kamala Harris, Nancy Pelosi, Bernie Sanders decline to address Elder incident. – Yael Halon
https://www.foxnews.com/media/jussie-smollett-larry-elder-assault-dems-media-silence
— Trump slams ‘rushed’ Afghanistan withdrawal, blames ‘incompetent’ Biden. Trump said there has ‘never been a greater embarrassment’ to the US than the Afghanistan withdrawal. – Brooke Singman
https://www.foxnews.com/politics/trump-slams-rushed-afghanistan-withdrawal-blames-incompetent-biden

BREITBART
— Joe Biden Again Undermines Vaccine with Talk of ‘Protecting Vaccinated from Unvaccinated’ – JOHN NOLTE
https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2021/09/10/nolte-joe-biden-again-undermines-vaccine-with-talk-of-protecting-vaccinated-from-unvaccinated/
— MSNBC Guest Calls for Drone Strikes on Americans Opposed to Vaccine Mandates – HANNAH BLEAU
https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2021/09/10/msnbc-guest-calls-drone-strikes-americans-opposed-vaccine-mandates/

TOWNHALL
— Psaki Can’t Explain Why Biden Mandated Vaccines for Americans but Not Illegals – Spencer Brown
https://townhall.com/tipsheet/spencerbrown/2021/09/10/psaki-cant-explain-why-biden-mandated-vaccines-for-americans-but-not-illegals-n2595705

ONE AMERICA NEWS NETWORK
— President Trump Releases 9/11 Remembrance Video
https://www.oann.com/president-trump-releases-9-11-remembrance-video/

CIVIL DEADLINE
— New Study Reveals Deadly Health Impact Of Gender Dysphoria
https://civildeadline.com/new-study-reveals-deadly-health-impact-of-gender-dysphoria/

LEGAL INSURRECTION
— Google Employee Education Program Teaches That America is a ‘System of White Supremacy’ “extensive racial-reeducation program, based on the core tenets of critical race theory” – Mike LaChance
https://legalinsurrection.com/2021/09/google-employee-education-program-teaches-that-america-is-a-system-of-white-supremacy/

EPOCH TIMES
— ‘Debunking the 1619 Project’ by Mary Grabar. Grabar discredits New York Times initiative with masterful historical onslaught – Dustin Bass
https://www.theepochtimes.com/book-review-debunking-the-1619-project-by-mary-grabar_3990272.html

THE HILL
— Democrats must stop using Jan. 6 committee to advance its witch hunt – REP. ANDY BIGGS (R-ARIZ.)
https://thehill.com/blogs/congress-blog/politics/571687-democrats-must-stop-using-jan-6-committee-to-advance-its-witch

ABC NEWS
— Kinzinger places blame on Trump, Biden for handling of Afghanistan. The Illinois congressman weighs in on the end of the Afghanistan war and how America should treat its relationship with the Taliban moving forward.
https://abcnews.go.com/theview/video/rep-adam-kinzinger-places-blame-trump-biden-handling-79943220

WALL STREET JOURNAL
— Arizona’s Border Crisis Threatens Public Safety and Health. Migrants are still pouring by the thousands into the U.S. from Mexico. None are vetted or tested for Covid. – Leo W. Banks
https://www.wsj.com/articles/arizona-border-crisis-public-safety-health-crossings-illegal-alien-immigrant-covid-terrorist-11631304060
— Journalism Schools Leave Graduates With Hefty Student Loans. Students take on debt for master’s degrees in hope of news jobs even as opportunities diminish. – Melissa Korn and Anthony DeBarros
https://www.wsj.com/articles/journalism-schools-leave-graduates-with-hefty-student-loans-11631275201

BUSINESS INSIDER
— Quincy is offering people $5,000 to move there to help plug its labor shortage. Its mayor says the streets are lined with ‘help wanted’ signs. – Grace Dean
https://www.businessinsider.com/illinois-quincy-labor-shortage-pay-new-residents-work-jobs-employment-2021-9

September 9 Evening Edition

ABC7
— Illinois COVID Update: IL reports 4,741 cases, 22 deaths
https://abc7chicago.com/health/il-reports-4741-covid-cases-22-deaths/11010621/

NBC5
— COVID by the Numbers: Coronavirus Metrics in Each of Illinois’ 11 Health Care Regions
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/coronavirus/covid-by-the-numbers-coronavirus-metrics-in-each-of-illinois-11-health-care-regions-2/2608929/

FOX32
— Illinois records highest single day of COVID deaths in months
https://www.fox32chicago.com/news/illinois-records-highest-single-day-of-covid-deaths-in-months

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— Central Illinois venture capitalist Jesse Sullivan launches bid for GOP governor nomination – RICK PEARSON
https://www.chicagotribune.com/politics/ct-illinois-gop-governor-candidate-sullivan-20210909-xipcsxe63fcszjl5tgqopwsvlu-story.html
— President Biden announces sweeping new vaccine mandates for 100 million Americans – AP
https://www.chicagotribune.com/coronavirus/vaccine/ct-aud-nw-biden-federal-workers-covid-vaccine-20210909-jenf2jzwfbfubapfuvut2lko7q-story.html
— Federal judge dismisses watchdog’s RICO suit over ComEd bribery scheme, says no evidence Madigan muscled votes – JASON MEISNER and RAY LONG
https://www.chicagotribune.com/news/criminal-justice/ct-comed-bribery-michael-madigan-federal-rico-lawsuit-dismissed-20210909-acbd7tlmcjfofgpbphjmq4qe6a-story.html
— Byron’s nuclear plant has generated jobs and revenue for decades. Now its future is on the line in Springfield: ‘We’re pawns in a big chess game’ – DAN PETRELLA
https://www.chicagotribune.com/politics/ct-illinois-house-energy-byron-nuclear-20210909-grcnidb6hnaariwg5ydlazwqe4-story.html
— Illinois House committee advances revamped energy plan — with subsidies to ComEd parent — that will cost average customer about $4.50 a month – DAN PETRELLA
https://www.chicagotribune.com/politics/ct-illinois-house-energy-proposal-20210909-zqtp7sfpr5gclm7harlwmxw6ka-story.html
— CPS reports 160 COVID cases and nearly 3,000 ‘close contacts,’ but CTU questions accuracy of district case tracker – TRACY SWARTZ
https://www.chicagotribune.com/news/breaking/ct-chicago-public-schools-covid-numbers-20210909-6zkei7tz35ekbha6zc4lct5mha-story.html

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— Casting himself as an ‘outsider,’ California venture capitalist Sullivan enters GOP race to unseat Pritzker. In a campaign video, Illinois native Jesse Sullivan, founder of Alter Global in San Francisco, stresses his roots growing up in central Illinois and the values he learned in “the Land of Lincoln.” – Rachel Hinton
https://chicago.suntimes.com/elections/2021/9/9/22664522/california-venture-capitalist-jesse-sullivan-gop-race-pritzker-bailey-rabine-schimpf
— DISGUSTING, OUTRAGEOUS, TRAGIC: Marijuana use among U.S. college students hits record high during pandemic, study finds – Jay Cannon
https://chicago.suntimes.com/cannabis/2021/9/9/22664701/marijuana-college-students-record-high-covid-pandemic-national-institute-drug-abuse-alcohol-smoking

CRAIN’S CHICAGO BUSINESS
— Jesse who? What to know about the latest GOP governor hopeful. Jesse Sullivan is a down-home guy from downstate Petersburg—with a side trip to Silicon Valley. – STEVEN R. STRAHLER
https://www.chicagobusiness.com/government/what-know-about-illinois-governor-candidate-jesse-sullivan

DAILY HERALD
— Sweeping new vaccine mandates for 100 million Americans – AP
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20210909/sweeping-new-vaccine-mandates-for-100-million-americans
— U-46 asks students, parents, and staff to take equity survey
https://www.dailyherald.com/submitted/20210909/u-46-asks-students-parents-and-staff-to-take-equity-survey

SPRINGFIELD STATE JOURNAL REGISTER
— Petersburg native Jesse Sullivan launches campaign for Illinois GOP nomination for governor – Riley Eubanks
https://www.sj-r.com/story/news/politics/elections/2021/09/09/jesse-sullivan-joins-bailey-rabine-and-schimpf-governors-race/8258769002/

BLOOMINGTON PANTAGRAPH
— Byron faces threat of nuclear plant shutdown – DAN PETRELLA
https://pantagraph.com/news/state-and-regional/govt-and-politics/illinois-town-faces-threat-of-nuclear-plant-shutdown/article_0d00daaa-374e-5bfd-bd0c-89d851d6ba59.html

WQAD
— New legislative map leaves Illinois senator half-mile shy of district line. After Illinois redistricting, Republican Sen. Neil Anderson’s house now falls a half-mile outside of the district he’s represented since 2015. – Shelby Kluver and Jennifer Somers
https://www.wqad.com/article/news/local/illinois-redistricting-anderson-36th-district/526-a9cf1427-1a40-48be-96f4-6874386b740a

CHICAGO LAW BULLETIN
— Jury grants $7.5M award to DuPage SWAT officer – Patricia Manson
https://www.chicagolawbulletin.com/swat-team-member-hit-by-shotgun-round-awarded-$7-5-million-20210909

MCHENRY COUNTY BLOG
— Illinois Supreme Court: Mark Curran Launching Campaign for Republican Nomination in 2nd District
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2021/09/09/curran090921/
— UPDATE: Video Announcement Launches Jesse Sullivan Candidacy for Republican Nomination for Governor with $10.8 Million Raised in Past Week
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2021/09/09/sullivan090921/
— IL-17: As Esther Joy King Announces Both Local and National Endorsements, Warning from FEC Plus No Financial Disclosure Statement
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2021/09/09/king090921/
— Lake County Parents Organize Against Pritzker Purgatory
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2021/09/09/lake-county-parents-organize-against-pritzker-purgatory/
— ComEd Rate Hike Bill in House
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2021/09/08/comed-rate-hike-bill-in-house/
— Rabine Holding House Meetings – One in Naperville
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2021/09/08/rabine-holding-house-meetings/
— Rabine Comments on New Rich Guy Running for GOP Gubernatorial Nomination
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2021/09/09/rabine-comments-on-new-rich-guy-running-for-gop-gubernatorial-nomination/
— Tribune: ComEd Bailout Bill “Another Shakedown of Illinois Ratepayers”
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2021/09/09/tribune-comed-bailout-bill-another-shakedown-of-illinois-ratepayers/
— Dundee Township Republicans Hosting Picnic Sunday in West Dundee
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2021/09/09/dtro091221/
— Victims’ Rights Case Hearing in Rockford Friday
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2021/09/09/victims-rights-case-hearing-in-rockford-friday/
— Dems Decide to Up Your Electric Rates “Only” $4.5 per Month
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2021/09/09/dems-decide-to-up-your-electric-rates-only-45-per-month/
— Madigan Off the Hook in Civil Case
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2021/09/09/madigan-off-the-hook-in-civil-trial/

FOX BUSINESS
— Google ‘antiracism’ initiative attacks Ben Shapiro, suggests using evidence in argument is racist: report Google materials also suggested that ‘Make America Great Again’ was form of White supremacy – Samuel Dorman
https://www.foxbusiness.com/politics/google-anti-racism-ben-shapiro-racist

GOPUSA
— The Media Coaches Democrats, Trashes Republicans
https://www.gopusa.com/the-media-coaches-democrats-trashes-republicans/

BLAZE
— National Archives posts ‘harmful content’ warning on Constitution, Declaration of Independence, other founding documents – PHIL SHIVER
https://www.theblaze.com/news/harmful-content-warning-constitution-declaration-national-archives
— Silicon Valley investor steps down from company’s board after calling Black Lives Matter the ‘true racists’ who push socialism – CARLOS GARCIA
https://www.theblaze.com/news/veronica-wu-blm-racists-board

NEWSMAX
— A Radical Racial Reeducation Program at Google? – Christopher Rufo
https://www.newsmax.com/christopherrufo/Google-Antiracism-CRT-Critical-Race-Theory/2021/09/09/id/1035731/
— Kinzinger Rips Trump’s Praise of Robert E. Lee, Demands GOP Condemnation
https://www.newsweek.com/republican-adam-kinzinger-rips-trumps-praise-robert-e-lee-demands-gop-condemnation-1627530

CNN
— McConnell carefully choosing battles in Trump proxy war for the midterms – Michael Warren and Sara Murray (COMMENT: For general elections, I have always helped elect Republican candidates who have won primaries. I should write a book about Republican candidates who have won primaries but who then a) rejected help from those who supported their primary opponents and b) blamed those who supported their primary opponents for their defeats in general elections.)
https://www.wral.com/mcconnell-carefully-choosing-battles-in-trump-proxy-war-for-the-midterms/19866784/

WALL STREET JOURNAL
— Amazon Dangles Free Bachelor’s Degrees as New Perk in Fight for U.S. Workers. E-commerce giant will expand college education benefit as it battles to hire hourly workers in tight U.S. labor market – Chip Cutter
https://www.wsj.com/articles/amazon-dangles-a-new-perk-in-fight-for-u-s-workers-free-bachelors-degrees-11631197800

FORBES
— Attack On California Gubernatorial Hopeful Larry Elder Goes Viral – Will It Impact The Election? – Peter Suciu
https://www.forbes.com/sites/petersuciu/2021/09/09/attack-on-california-gubernatorial-hopeful-larry-elder-goes-viral–will-it-impact-the-election/

RASMUSSEN REPORTS
— Most Americans Believe Government Employees Work Less (COMMENT: I worked for the federal government for almost 30 years and I have been a federal retiree for almost 24 years. I should write a book about those who have used that against me the most. I would focus on those who have never sought a federal job a) because the pay and benefits are terrible, b) because the advancement opportunities are terrible, c) because they lack required education, work experience, professional certifications, and/or professional licenses, d) because they cannot pass an employment examination, e) because they cannot pass a background investigation, f) because they cannot pass a physical examination, g) because they cannot take the demonization, denigration, and condemnation that comes with being a federal employee or federal retiree, and/or h) because they are Republican, White, male, older, and/or non-veteran and they know that the federal government discriminates against the aforesaid.)
https://www.rasmussenreports.com/public_content/business/jobs_employment/most_americans_believe_government_employees_work_less