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October 20 Evening Edition

CBS2

— Naperville Central High School Student Gets Probation, Community Service For Racist Craigslist Ad Targeting Black Classmate
https://chicago.cbslocal.com/2021/10/20/naperville-central-high-school-sentenced-racist-craigslist-ad-targeting-black-classmate/

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— Revisions expected to Democrats’ congressional map as South Side residents complain about being cut out of Rep. Marie Newman’s district – RICK PEARSON
https://www.chicagotribune.com/politics/ct-illinois-congressional-redistricting-20211020-zsg7k2r75ncnzagnlucddgv3oy-story.html

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— No to Bo? Gaming board deals Lynwood and Bo Jackson backed Calumet City bids out of south suburban casino game. Regulators on Wednesday advanced proposals from Matteson and a site straddling Homewood and East Hazel Crest. The final selection is expected to be made by early next year. – Mitchell Armentrout
https://chicago.suntimes.com/2021/10/20/22736794/south-suburban-casino-illinois-matteson-homewood-east-hazel-crest-gaming-board-license

DAILY HERALD
— Casten has more than $1 million saved for 2022 campaign; GOP challengers far behind – Russell Lissau
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20211020/casten-has-more-than-1-million-saved-for-2022-campaign-gop-challengers-far-behind
— Democrats face criticism on new congressional map — and not just from GOP – SARA BURNETT
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20211020/democrats-face-criticism-on-new-congressional-map-x2014-and-not-just-from-gop
— Lawmakers cancel Thursday session – JERRY NOWICKI
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20211020/lawmakers-cancel-thursday-session-

SPRINGFIELD STATE JOURNAL REGISTER
— Heavy workload expected next week as state lawmakers cancel Thursday session – Jerry Nowicki
https://www.sj-r.com/story/news/politics/government/2021/10/20/illinois-lawmakers-leave-town-after-thursday-session-canceled/6112257001/

WGLT
— COMMENT: How soon, if not already, under the Democrats, will employers officially announce that they will no longer hire those who are the following and will get rid of their employees who are the following: 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://www.wglt.org/local-news/2021-10-20/experts-say-improving-diversity-equity-and-inclusion-at-work-avoids-wasted-human-potential

JOHN KASS
— What is Lori Lightfoot’s new Covid mandate war with cops and firefighters all about?
https://johnkassnews.com/lori-lightfoot-in-need-of-an-enemy-uses-cops-firefighters-and-their-families-as-her-covid-whipping-boys/

JOHN BIVER
— THE REPUBLICAN CONSERVATIVE INDUSTRIAL COMPLEX CONTINUES TO FAIL ILLINOIS AND THE COUNTRY
https://johnbiver.com/the-republican-conservative-industrial-complex-continues-to-fail-illinois-and-the-country/
— FROM THE INFORMATION WAR TO THE GROUND WAR: IT IS WAKE UP TIME FOR REPUBLICAN AND CONSERVATIVE DONORS
https://johnbiver.com/from-the-information-war-to-the-ground-war-it-is-wake-up-time-for-republican-and-conservative-donors/

— WE THE GOP, IN ORDER TO FORM A MORE PERFECT UNION…
https://johnbiver.com/we-the-gop-in-order-to-form-a-more-perfect-union/
— DO REPUBLICAN AND CONSERVATIVE ‘PROFESSIONALS’ UNDERSTAND WHAT POLITICAL POWER IS?
https://johnbiver.com/do-republican-and-conservative-professionals-understand-what-political-power-is/

CAPITOL FAX
— DeVore files Macoupin County lawsuit against more than 100 school districts over mask mandate
https://capitolfax.com/2021/10/20/devore-files-lawsuit-against-more-than-100-school-districts-over-mask-mandate/

WASHINGTON TIMES
— Illegal immigrants exempt from DOJ’s vaccine mandate at deportation hearings – Stephen Dinan
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2021/oct/20/illegal-immigrants-exempt-dojs-vaccine-mandate-dep/

FOX NEWS
— Condoleezza Rice denounces critical race theory: ‘I don’t have to make White kids feel bad for being White’ ‘What we don’t do is make … 10-year-olds feel that they are somehow bad people because of the color of their skin’ – Brandon Gillespie
https://www.foxnews.com/media/condoleeza-rice-critical-race-theory-white-kids

AMERICAN THINKER
— The Secret behind World History Is Capability – Raymond Ibrahim
https://www.americanthinker.com/articles/2021/10/the_secret_behind_world_history_is_capability.html
— Marjorie Taylor Greene takes on the RINO elites – David Zukerman
https://www.americanthinker.com/blog/2021/10/marjorie_taylor_greene_takes_on_the_rino_elites.html

DAILY SIGNAL
— New Study Confirms What Women Seek in Good Provider – Timothy Goeglein
https://www.dailysignal.com/2021/10/20/new-study-confirms-what-women-seek-in-good-provider/

FEDERALIST
— The Next Place Woke Bureaucrats Want To Indoctrinate Kids Is In ‘Media Literacy’ In practice, media literacy is actually critical media literacy, indoctrinating students to adopt only leftist principles offered by leftist media outlets. – Jane Robbins
https://thefederalist.com/2021/10/20/the-next-place-woke-bureaucrats-want-to-indoctrinate-kids-is-in-media-literacy/

NATIONAL REVIEW
— NATIONWIDE EFFORT TO PLACE CAMERAS IN THE CLASSROOM LAUNCHES
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2021/10/cameras-in-the-classroom-nationwide-initiative-launch.html

BIZ PAC REVIEW
— What could go wrong? Taliban promise cash, land, to families of suicide bombers – Frank Webster
https://www.bizpacreview.com/2021/10/20/what-could-go-wrong-taliban-promise-cash-land-to-families-of-suicide-bombers-1151438/

October 15 Evening Edition

ABC7

— Illinois COVID Update: IL reports 2,413 cases, 30 deaths
https://abc7chicago.com/health/il-reports-2413-covid-cases-30-deaths/11129997/
— Chicago city worker vaccine mandate takes effect as Lightfoot, police unions take legal action. Mayor Lori Lightfoot, Chicago police unions file injunctions against each other over mandate. – Craig Wall and Diane Pathieu
https://abc7chicago.com/chicago-police-vaccine-mandate-fop-president-john-catanzara-mayor-lori-lightfoot-covid/11128802/

NBC5
— Businesses Brace for Biden Covid Vaccine Mandate as Republicans Threaten Lawsuits – Spencer Kimball
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/business/money-report/businesses-brace-for-biden-covid-vaccine-mandate-as-republicans-threaten-lawsuits/2637923/

CBS2
— Judge Bars FOP President John Catanzara From Encouraging Police Officers To Defy City’s Vaccine Mandate
https://chicago.cbslocal.com/2021/10/15/city-files-complaint-against-fop-over-vaccine-mandate-dispute/
— Illinois Democrats Look To Increase Edge With New Congressional Maps
https://chicago.cbslocal.com/2021/10/15/illinois-democrats-look-to-increase-edge-with-new-congressional-maps/

FOX32
— City files injunction against police union; Lightfoot denounces ‘rhetoric of conspiracy theorists’ – Joanie Lum and Will Hager
https://www.fox32chicago.com/news/city-files-complaint-against-police-union-lightfoot-denounces-rhetoric-of-conspiracy-theorists

WBEZ
— Democrats remap Adam Kinzinger, GOP anti-Trumper, into a left-leaning congressional district – Dave McKinney, Tony Arnold
https://www.wbez.org/stories/congressional-map-puts-kinzinger-in-left-leaning-district/08fa3566-03bb-447b-8dc5-679d9fefc39d

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— Illinois Dems unveil new congressional map Friday as Republican Kinzinger reviews his options. The new proposed map is designed to yield 14 Democratic and three GOP members of Congress from Illinois and will likely face court challenges. – Lynn Sweet
https://chicago.suntimes.com/politics/2021/10/13/22725494/illinois-democrats-congressional-map-census-republicans-adam-kinzinger
— County Democrats hear candidate pitches — including challengers to Sheriff Dart calling for ‘change over complacency’ Candidates for state and county offices were among those who kissed the rings of Cook County Democratic Party heads Friday. Sheriff Tom Dart told them he’s tried his best to make sure his office is engaged “in every community throughout this county. … We’re always trying to be as responsive as we can.” – Rachel Hinton
https://chicago.suntimes.com/elections/2021/10/15/22728888/sheriff-tom-dart-carmen-navarro-gercone-latonya-ruffin-cook-county-democrats-slating-2022-primary
— Gov. Pritzker and wife report earning $2.2 million in taxable income last year, paying $760,000 in state, federal taxes. A billionaire heir to the Hyatt hotel fortune, the governor and Illinois first lady M.K. Pritzker reported $5,143,972 in adjusted gross income last year. Of that, $2,201,946 was taxable. – Rachel Hinton
https://chicago.suntimes.com/politics/2021/10/15/22728687/jb-mk-pritzker-tax-returns-2020-2million-taxable-income-irs-internal-revenue-service

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— New congressional maps from Illinois Democrats seek to extend House majority, putting Adam Kinzinger in a left-leaning district with Marie Newman – RICK PEARSON
https://www.chicagotribune.com/politics/ct-congressional-maps-illinois-20211015-25vij253zfgvpdwlmop6asakqq-story.html
— Judge issues restraining order to stop Chicago police union boss from discouraging members to comply with city vaccine mandate – GREGORY PRATT, ALICE YIN, JOHN BYRNE, MEGAN CREPEAU, TATYANA TURNER and DAN PETRELLA
https://www.chicagotribune.com/news/breaking/ct-fop-john-catanzara-vaccine-mandate-20211015-egsrqzbzvzefrk4thcbxfqwpxi-story.html
— Gov. J.B. Pritzker and his wife report personal taxable income of nearly $5.1 million in 2020, tax records show – DAN PETRELLA
https://www.chicagotribune.com/politics/ct-jb-pritzker-income-taxes-20211015-yemfkqwi3bct7awjpj2mh3yprq-story.html
— Who is GOP governor candidate Jesse Sullivan? His tax-exempt charity was funded largely by cryptocurrency. His career as a venture capitalist is more recent. – RICK PEARSON
https://www.chicagotribune.com/news/ct-jesse-sullivan-republican-illinois-governor-candidate-20211015-jv32zi25ajah7c4e3aulktqd2q-story.html
— Is the United States too disunited to survive? – STEVE CHAPMAN
https://www.chicagotribune.com/opinion/commentary/ct-column-divided-united-states-silverman-shapiro-chapman-20211015-egvohovlengwjffi2ngx47yrgu-story.html

DAILY HERALD
— Remap puts anti-Trump GOP Rep. Adam Kinzinger in Democrat-leaning district – Russell Lissau
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20211015/remap-puts-anti-trump-gop-rep-adam-kinzinger-in-democrat-leaning-district
— Illinois Dems unveil proposed congressional map – Lynn Sweet
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20211015/illinois-dems-unveil-proposed-congressional-map

CRAIN’S CHICAGO BUSINESS
— Here’s the proposed Illinois congressional map Just-unveiled redrawn districts would protect Democrats while endangering Republicans Adam Kinzinger and Rodney Davis. – GREG HINZ
https://www.chicagobusiness.com/greg-hinz-politics/proposed-illinois-congressional-map-unveiled?
— Sign of trouble for proposed Illinois congressional map. Rep. Newman rips a proposal from her fellow Dems that would make her district barely Democratic. – GREG HINZ
https://www.chicagobusiness.com/greg-hinz-politics/proposed-illinois-congressional-map-unveiled

HERALD & REVIEW
— Davis calls new House map ‘a complete joke’ – BRENDEN MOORE
https://herald-review.com/news/state-and-regional/watch-now-davis-calls-new-house-map-a-complete-joke/article_3d39f66f-dca0-5517-b1fd-d75b4f82b5dc.html

BLOOMINGTON PANTAGRAPH
— Proposed maps alter Bloomington-Normal seats in U.S. House
https://pantagraph.com/news/state-and-regional/govt-and-politics/proposed-maps-alter-bloomington-normal-seats-in-u-s-house/article_9d58488b-c454-59a1-9d42-cd92f3411edb.html

SPRINGFIELD STATE JOURNAL REGISTER
— New congressional maps unveiled by Illinois legislators ahead of fall veto session – Peter Hancock
https://www.sj-r.com/story/news/politics/2021/10/15/illinois-democrats-release-first-draft-congressional-district-maps/8469412002/

EFFINGHAM DAILY NEWS
— Illinois Democrats release draft congressional map; Mary Miller would no longer represent Effingham County – PETER HANCOCK
https://www.effinghamdailynews.com/news/local_news/illinois-democrats-release-draft-congressional-map-mary-miller-would-no-longer-represent-effingham-county/article_d7532d38-2e03-11ec-9bd0-6beb110097b9.html

WSIL TV
— Setting up Republicans to lose? Lawmakers, analyst weigh in on proposed congressional maps – Jeff Weinrich
https://www.wsiltv.com/news/setting-up-republicans-to-lose-lawmakers-analyst-weigh-in-on-proposed-congressional-maps/article_c0d83f0c-2df5-11ec-acb7-c3fd4d95f957.html

NPR ILLINOIS
— How the new congressional map could impact central Illinois – Sean Crawford
https://www.nprillinois.org/statehouse/2021-10-15/how-the-new-congressional-map-could-impact-central-illinois

BOB BERLIN
— 15-Year-Old Aggravated Hijacker Detained For Daytime Hijacking With Gun
https://www.bobberlin.com/news/willowbrook-juvenile

ILLINOIS CENTER SQUARE
— Republicans call Democrats’ congressional boundary maps ‘shameful’ – Kevin Bessler
https://www.thecentersquare.com/illinois/republicans-call-democrats-congressional-boundary-maps-shameful/article_31211de0-2dee-11ec-977f-8365ce40321f.html

ILLINOIS REVIEW
— DEMOCRATS’ CONGRESSIONAL MAP PROPOSAL: “A COMPLETE JOKE.” “A SLAP IN THE FACE.”
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2021/10/democrats-congressional-map-proposal-a-complete-joke-a-slap-in-the-face-.html
— JOE MORRIS: BREAKING THE ESTABLISHMENT’S “RULES”
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2021/10/breaking-the-establishments-rules.html
— HOPE FOR AMERICA’S FUTURE FADES
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2021/10/hope-for-americas-future-fades.html

CAPITOL FAX
— ILGOP gloats *** ILGOP actually raised more federal/state/local cash than DPI during third quarter
https://capitolfax.com/2021/10/15/ilgop-actually-raised-more-statelocal-cash-than-dpi-during-third-quarter/
— COVID-19 roundup
https://capitolfax.com/2021/10/15/covid-19-roundup-116/
— 15,669 new cases over the past week; 54 percent of all Illinoisans fully vaxed; 1,500 hospitalized; 341 in ICU; 2.5 percent test positivity rate
https://capitolfax.com/2021/10/15/15669-new-cases-over-the-past-week-54-percent-of-all-illinoisans-fully-vaxed-1500-hospitalized-341-in-icu-25-percent-test-positivity-rate/

BREITBART
— Illinois Democrats Reward Never Trump Adam Kinzinger by Redrawing District to End His Career – JOEL B. POLLAK
https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2021/10/15/illinois-democrats-reward-never-trump-adam-kinzinger-by-redrawing-district-to-end-his-career/

DAILY CALLER
— Illinois Democrats Seek To Maximize Their Party’s Seats, Axe Republicans In New Proposed Congressional Map – ANDREW TRUNSKY
https://dailycaller.com/2021/10/15/illinois-democrats-maximize-seats-axe-republicans-new-congressional-map/

CONSERVATIVE HQ
— Conservative Leaders Say Defy The FBI – Go To A School Board Meeting
https://www.conservativehq.org/post/conservative-leaders-say-defy-the-fbi-go-to-a-school-board-meeting

HOT AIR
— Has Adam Kinzinger already lost his House seat?
https://hotair.com/allahpundit/2021/10/15/has-adam-kinzinger-already-lost-his-house-seat-n422705

THE HILL
— Illinois Democrats propose new ‘maximized’ congressional map – REID WILSON
https://thehill.com/homenews/campaign/576948-illinois-democrats-propose-new-maximized-congressional-map

NEW YORK TIMES
— Illinois Democrats’ Map Aims to Grab 2 G.O.P. Seats in Congress. The districts would be among the most gerrymandered in the country. The Republican-friendly seat held by Representative Adam Kinzinger, a Trump antagonist, would be eliminated. – Reid J. Epstein
https://www.nytimes.com/2021/10/15/us/politics/illinois-democrats-gerrymander.html

FEDERAL NEWS NETWORK
— House Democrats urge OMB to step up demographic data collection efforts – Nicole Ogrysko (COMMENT: The more of the following that you are, the harder that Democrats, Libertarians, Greens, Independents, and RINOs work to get rid of you: Trump supporter, conservative, patriotic, Republican, American, White, male, older, heterosexual, married, non-poor, gun owner, Christian, Protestant, Italian American, German American, and/or if your ancestors have been in America for a long time.)
https://federalnewsnetwork.com/management/2021/10/house-democrats-urge-omb-to-step-up-demographic-data-collection-efforts/

October 14 Evening Edition

ABC7

— January 6 insurrection at US Capitol yields biggest federal investigation in US history – Chuck Goudie and Barb Markoff, Christine Tressel and Ross Weidner
https://abc7chicago.com/jan-6-insurrection-riot-us-capitol-investigation/11126614/
— Illinois COVID Update: IL reports 2,481 cases, 51 deaths
https://abc7chicago.com/health/il-reports-2481-covid-cases-51-deaths/11125640/

NBC5
— ‘Hell No’: Chicago Police Union Head Urges Cops to Defy Vaccine Mandate – Don Babwin
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/chicago-police-vaccine-mandate-union-head-urges-cops-to-defy/2635725/

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— Lightfoot spars with Hispanic Caucus over hiring record. “It was unnecessarily combative. … It showed that she takes things very personally. I don’t think those are good attributes for a leader to have. … The mayor is approaching government the wrong way,” said Ald. Carlos Ramirez-Rosa. – Fran Spielman
https://chicago.suntimes.com/city-hall/2021/10/14/22726511/lightfoot-hispanic-caucus-meeting-complaints-hiring-record-chicago-city-council-ramirez-rosa

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— Despite police union threat to ignore Friday’s vaccine status deadline, Mayor Lightfoot says rule will not be lifted, city warns of disciplinary action – ALICE YIN and GREGORY PRATT
https://www.chicagotribune.com/politics/ct-chicago-police-vaccine-mandate-refuse-20211014-igjodqblxfaztmledhfkuz4bpy-story.html
— Jan. 6 panel sets vote on contempt charges against Steve Bannon – AP
https://www.chicagotribune.com/nation-world/ct-aud-nw-capitol-panel-steve-bannon-20211014-w5er5pfmrfen5egdtsl422bo5u-story.html

DAILY HERALD
— Republican congressional candidate James Marter switches races, will try to unseat Rep. Lauren Underwood – Russell Lissau
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20211014/republican-congressional-candidate-switches-races-will-try-to-unseat-rep-lauren-underwood
— Haymarket supporters urge Itasca officials to approve drug treatment center – Trey Arline
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20211013/haymarket-supporters-urge-itasca-officials-to-approve-drug-treatment-center
— ‘It’s not a crime wave. It’s a communication wave’: Naperville says crime down this year despite recent incidents – Kevin Schmit
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20211013/its-not-a-crime-wave-its-a-communication-wave-naperville-says-crime-down-this-year-despite-recent-incidents
— DuPage County Board releases redistricting map called ‘very sound,’ with a few objections – Katlyn Smith
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20211014/dupage-county-board-releases-redistricting-map-called-very-sound-with-a-few-objections

CRAIN’S CHICAGO BUSINESS
— Chicago plans to borrow $4.4 billion. – A.D. QUIG
https://www.chicagobusiness.com/finance-banking/chicago-plans-borrow-44-billion

SPRINGFIELD STATE JOURNAL REGISTER
— GOP cries foul about new judicial subcircuits, Democrats meeting the members of Congress – Dean Olsen
https://www.sj-r.com/story/news/politics/elections/2021/10/14/illinois-redistricting-map-hearing-general-assembly-veto-session/8450301002/

RIVER BENDER
— Gary Rabine: I Stand With Chicago Police Officers In Vaccine Mandate Fight
https://www.riverbender.com/articles/details/gary-rabine-i-stand-with-chicago-police-officers-in-vaccine-mandate-fight-53886.cfm

FOX ILLINOIS
— Republicans report record fundraising for House campaigns – AP
https://foxillinois.com/news/connect-to-congress/republicans-report-record-fundraising-for-house-campaigns

WVIK
— Thoms Running for Illinois State Senate
https://www.wvik.org/campaigns-elections/2021-10-14/thoms-running-for-illinois-state-senate

WHEATON PATCH
— Redistricting Plan Unveiled For DuPage County: See Map Residents may provide feedback on the proposed plan online or in-person. – Michelle Rotuno-Johnson
https://patch.com/illinois/wheaton/redistricting-plan-unveiled-dupage-county-see-map

FOX NEWS
— As legal travelers across US-Mexico border face vaccine mandate, illegal immigrants still do not. DHS will require that all legal inbound foreign national travelers be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 – Adam Shaw
https://www.foxnews.com/politics/legal-travelers-us-mexico-border-vaccine-mandate-illegal-immigrants
— Arizona AG calls for DOJ to probe Facebook after it says users can share info on how to enter US illegally – Adam Shaw
https://www.foxnews.com/politics/arizona-ag-doj-probe-facebook-users-share-info-on-human-smuggling

AMERICAN THINKER
— Pete Buttigieg: Rhodes scholar dunce well beneath his office – Monica Showalter
https://www.americanthinker.com/blog/2021/10/pete_buttigieg_rhodes_scholar_dunce_well_beneath_his_office.html

BLAZE
— Skirt-wearing male student accused of brutal bathroom sex assault was previously placed under electronic surveillance for similar attack – SARAH TAYLOR
https://www.theblaze.com/news/skirt-wearing-male-student-accused-bathroom-sex-assault-electronic-surveillance
— Suspect in deadly bow-and-arrow attack had been flagged for radicalization after converting to Islam – CARLOS GARCIA
https://www.theblaze.com/news/norway-islam-bow-arrow-terror

PJ MEDIA
— Chicago Police Union to Defy Vaccine Mandate and Dare the City to Enforce It – RICK MORAN
https://pjmedia.com/news-and-politics/rick-moran/2021/10/14/chicago-police-union-to-defy-vaccine-mandate-and-dare-the-city-to-enforce-it-n1523907

POST MILLENNIAL
— Walmart forces employees to do critical race theory training on ‘white supremacy’ – Nick Monroe
https://thepostmillennial.com/walmart-is-yet-another-high-profile-company-teaching-employees-about-white-supremacy
— Halloween parade cancelled over complaints it ‘marginalizes people of colour’ – Angelo Isidorou
https://thepostmillennial.com/halloween-parade-cancelled-over-complaints-it-marginalizes-people-of-colour

THE FEDERALIST
— How Media Distortion Disempowers The American Public
https://thefederalist.com/2021/10/14/how-media-distortion-disempowers-the-american-public/
— How A Media Mogul Took Over The 2020 Election And Why GOP Leaders Must Never Let It Happen Again The last election was unacceptable. And before the next one, more Republican leaders must wake up to the mess that was created in 2020 and refuse to accept another sloppy round. – Kylee Zempel
https://thefederalist.com/2021/10/14/zuckerbucks-101-how-a-media-mogul-took-over-the-2020-election-and-why-gop-leaders-must-never-let-it-happen-again/

LEGAL INSURRECTION
— Critical Race Group Targets Diverse List Of Anti-CRT “Frontline Spokespeople” – William A. Jacobson
https://legalinsurrection.com/2021/10/critical-race-group-targets-diverse-list-of-anti-crt-frontline-spokespeople/
— Taliban Threaten the U.S., Europe with Migrant Wave if Sanctions Continue. Demand comes days after the Biden admin agreed to provide humanitarian aid to the Taliban-ruled country. – Vijeta Uniyal
https://legalinsurrection.com/2021/10/taliban-threaten-the-u-s-europe-with-migrant-wave-if-sanctions-continue/

THE HILL
— Anti-Trump Republicans endorsing vulnerable Democrats to prevent GOP takeover – TAL AXELROD (DIERSEN: I should write a book about those who have worked harder against conservative Republican candidates on primary ballots in my precinct since 2000 than they have ever worked against Democrat candidates in general elections. I would focus on past and present leaders of the Illinois Republican Party, DuPage County Republican Central Committee, and Milton Township Republican Organization. I would focus on Republican candidates on ballots in my precinct since 2000, their political consultants, their major donors, their fundraisers, their pollsters, their campaign managers, their campaign staff members, and their campaign volunteers.)
https://thehill.com/homenews/campaign/576762-anti-trump-republicans-endorsing-vulnerable-democrats-to-prevent-gop
(FROM THE ARTICLE: Among the endorsees are the handful of Republicans who have criticized Trump, including Rep. Liz Cheney (Wyo.), who is the former president’s public enemy No. 1 over her repeated criticism of him over the insurrection, and Rep. Adam Kinzinger (Ill.), who may not have a seat to run for after redistricting in Illinois.)

NEW YORK TIMES
— Texas Removed an L.G.B.T.Q. Resource Page After a Candidate Complained – Maria Cramer
https://www.nytimes.com/2021/10/14/us/politics/don-huffines-greg-abbott-lgbtq.html
— At Rallies, Trump Fans Wear Their Grievances. For some, it’s not enough to go to an event in the name of Donald J. Trump — their attendance also requires wearing something that embraces some of his political calling cards. – Astead W. Herndon
https://www.nytimes.com/2021/10/14/us/politics/trump-fans-rally-fashion.html

PITTSBURGH POST GAZETTE
— Third party could impose some pain on the Trumpified GOP – JONAH GOLDBERG (COMMENT: I should write a book about those in Illinois, DuPage County, Milton Township, and Wheaton who have worked the hardest to drive conservatives out of the Republican Party since 2000. I would focus on past and present leaders of the Illinois Republican Party, DuPage County Republican Central Committee, and Milton Township Republican Organization. I would focus on Republican candidates on ballots in my precinct since 2000, their political consultants, their major donors, their fundraisers, their pollsters, their campaign managers, their campaign staff members, and their campaign volunteers.)
https://www.post-gazette.com/opinion/Op-Ed/2021/10/14/Jonah-Goldberg-Third-party-could-impose-some-pain-on-the-Trumpified-GOP/stories/202110140027

October 13 Evening Edition

ABC7

— Illinois COVID Update: IL reports 2,913 cases, 39 deaths
https://abc7chicago.com/health/il-reports-2913-covid-cases-39-deaths/11121798/

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— Defy city vaccine deadline, Chicago police union boss tells officers. Mayor responds to threat of FOP lawsuit: ‘Bring it’ – JADE YAN and ALICE YIN
https://www.chicagotribune.com/news/breaking/ct-chicago-vaccine-mandate-covid-police-union-20211013-en65s2sh75g47p5ldpym4kvqdq-story.html
— This is the worst state to work in the US (COMMENT: Illinois is 9th.)
https://www.chicagotribune.com/business/careers-finance/sns-ws-worst-state-work-us-20211008-45bxgd5s3rfg3acjkgpbfrl2zu-photogallery.html

— ‘Defund the police’ is losing steam. Good. Genuine reform was always the better idea. – Editorial
https://www.chicagotribune.com/opinion/editorials/ct-editorial-defund-police-movement-slowdown-reform-20211013-zi5ingna2fdf3ntpbqeyyrw4ya-story.html

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— FOP president urges police officers to ignore city mandate to report vaccination status — predicts 50% cut in cops on street. FOP President John Catanzara instructed rank-and-file officers to report to work Friday and be sent home for not having reported their vaccine status. Asked to respond, a mayoral spokesperson said they would have “no statement.” – Clare Spaulding
https://chicago.suntimes.com/city-hall/2021/10/12/22723581/coronavirus-vaccine-mandate-chicago-police-union-fop-mayor-court-catanzara-lightfoot
— How does smoking marijuana affect academic performance? Two researchers explain how cannabis can alter more than just moods. – Jason R. Kilmer and Christine M. Lee
https://chicago.suntimes.com/2021/10/13/22725095/marijuana-effects-cannabis-academic-performance

DAILY HERALD
— Kane County 2022 budget would lock in gas tax increase for next July – James Fuller
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20211012/kane-county-2022-budget-would-lock-in-gas-tax-increase-for-next-july
— Lake County requiring COVID-19 vaccine or weekly testing for 600 employees
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20211013/lake-county-requiring-covid-19-vaccine-or-weekly-testing-for-600-employees

WEST COOK NEWS
— Most west suburban schools still celebrating Columbus Day, not “Indigenous Peoples”
https://westcooknews.com/stories/609265224-most-west-suburban-schools-still-celebrating-columbus-day-not-indigenous-peoples

ILLINOIS REVIEW
— NOT IN ILLINOIS: TEXAS GOV GREG ABBOTT SIGNS EO BANNING COVID VACCINE MANDATES
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2021/10/not-in-illinois-texas-gov-greg-abbott-signs-eo-banning-covid-vaccine-mandates.html
— AMERICANS’ TRUST IN MEDIA DIPS TO SECOND LOWEST ON RECORD
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2021/10/americans-trust-in-media-dips-to-second-lowest-on-record.html

CAPITOL FAX
— COVID-19 roundup – Mick Zawislak
https://capitolfax.com/2021/10/13/covid-19-roundup-115/

WASHINGTON TIMES
— Kamala Harris decries nation’s ‘shameful past’ to promote Biden’s social welfare package – Kery Murakami (COMMENT: Ever-increasingly, Democrats make it clear that they hate America.)
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2021/oct/13/kamala-harris-decries-nations-shameful-past-promot/
— Biden tries to tame inflation by having L.A. port open 24/7 – Josh Boak
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2021/oct/13/biden-tries-to-tame-inflation-by-having-la-port-op/

WASHINGTON EXAMINER
— Chicago police union chief tells officers to ignore vaccine mandate: ‘What will the city do’ if 50% of police fired? – Matthew Miller
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/chicago-police-union-chief-calls-officers-ignore-vaccine-mandate

GOPUSA
— Food Prices Skyrocket To Highest Level In 10 Years
https://www.gopusa.com/food-prices-skyrocket-to-highest-level-in-10-years/

AMERICAN THINKER
— Practical Ways To Push Back Against Leftist Indoctrination In Public Schools – John Simpson
https://www.americanthinker.com/articles/2021/10/practical_ways_to_push_back_against_leftist_indoctrination_in_public_schools.html

PJ MEDIA
— Give Biden 4 Years and He’ll Have Half of Central America Roaming the Southwest of the U.S. – RICK MORAN
https://pjmedia.com/news-and-politics/rick-moran/2021/10/13/give-biden-4-years-and-hell-have-half-of-central-america-roaming-the-southwest-of-the-u-s-n1523674
— Target Continues Woke Crusades, Gives Another $100 Million to ‘Black-Led’ Organizations – A.J. KAUFMAN
https://pjmedia.com/news-and-politics/ari-j-kaufman/2021/10/13/target-continues-woke-crusades-gives-another-100-million-to-black-led-organizations-n1523701

FAMILY RESEARCH COUNCIL
— A School Horror Story That Didn’t Fit the Narrative – Tony Perkins
https://www.frc.org/get.cfm?i=WA21J15&fbclid=IwAR2NC4IbTr8npQVWr_FBm-XuAsgPJUGxSBpTeG_CXXa17Kx-PG38bc2JKJw

EPOCH TIMES
— A Virginia father says his daughter was sexually assaulted by a male student at school earlier this year, setting off a series of events that saw his outburst at a school board meeting included in a controversial letter that compared some parents to domestic terrorists. – ZACHARY STIEBER
https://www.theepochtimes.com/mkt_breakingnews/father-says-rape-of-daughter-in-school-bathroom-led-to-inclusion-on-school-boards-domestic-terrorism-letter_4047580.html
— ‘We Are Not the Postal Service’: White House Can’t Guarantee Packages Will Arrive in Time for Christmas – Jack Phillips
https://www.theepochtimes.com/we-are-not-the-postal-service-white-house-cant-guarantee-packages-will-arrive-in-time-for-christmas_4047463.html

WASHINGTON POST
— Social Security checks to increase 5.9% under cost-of-living adjustment – Stephen Dinan
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2021/oct/13/social-security-cola-largest-in-decades-as-inflati/

NEW YORK POST
— Walgreens closes five more San Francisco locations, citing ‘organized retail crime’ – Jesse O’Neill
https://nypost.com/2021/10/12/walgreens-closes-five-more-san-francisco-locations-due-to-theft/

WALL STREET JOURNAL
— Middle-Class Migrants Fly to Mexico and Then Cross U.S. Border Illegally. Economic woes from the Covid-19 pandemic drive more-affluent people from Brazil and Venezuela to join poor migrants seeking refuge in the U.S. – Alicia A. Caldwell
https://www.wsj.com/articles/middle-class-migrants-fly-to-mexico-and-then-cross-u-s-border-illegally-11634117401

October 1 Evening Edition

ABC7

— Illinois COVID Update: IL reports 3,356 cases, 41 deaths
https://abc7chicago.com/health/il-reports-3356-covid-cases-41-deaths/11069051/
— Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot says city workers who defy vaccine mandate will face ‘consequences’ Chicago police union says it has negotiated ‘temporary reprieve’ from mandate for officers – Craig Wall
https://abc7chicago.com/chicago-vaccine-mandate-mayor-lori-lightfoot-police/11070007/

NBC5
— COMMENT: Democrats promote LGBTQ in the south side.
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/pride-south-side-festival-returns-to-chicago-this-weekend/2626513/

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— Gov hopeful Sullivan to air TV ad, touting ‘values of faith, family, and service’ — but one GOP rival called the spots a ‘disservice’ Jesse Sullivan’s 30-second biographical ad features his family, stops on the campaign trail and photos from his time in Afghanistan as a uniformed civilian assisting the U.S. military — images one GOP rival took issue with. – Rachel Hinton
https://chicago.suntimes.com/elections/2021/10/1/22704766/republican-candidate-governor-jesse-sullivan-commercial-afghanistan-schimpf-bailey-rabine-pritzker

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— Illinois GOP leaders question whether provision in crime bill inserted in effort to oust agency head investigating a Pritzker supporter – RAY LONG
https://www.chicagotribune.com/politics/ct-illinois-republicans-pritzker-state-police-board-20211001-x6pbsqv3ovf2vhwtq3nefnhtla-story.html
— Mayor vows ‘consequences’ for city workers who miss looming COVID-19 vaccine deadline, but unions push back – JOHN BYRNE and ALICE YIN
https://www.chicagotribune.com/news/breaking/ct-chicago-covid-vaccine-mandate-city-workers-20211001-jwhqyz67i5dyxkeqmbgbvr74ue-story.html

DAILY ILLINI
— COMMENT: Champaign/Urbana promotes LGBTQ.
https://dailyillini.com/buzz/buzz-community/2021/10/01/cu-pride-fest-uplifts-lgbtq-community/

ILLINOIS REVIEW
— WHY NO VACCINE MANDATE TO COLLECT WELFARE?
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2021/10/why-no-vaccine-mandate-to-collect-welfare.html
— CRITICAL RACE THEORY DISTRACTS FROM WIDESPREAD ACADEMIC UNDERACHIEVEMENT
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2021/10/critical-race-theory-distracts-from-widespread-academic-underachievement.html

WASHINGTON EXAMINER
— Meet the Republican who wants to take Kinzinger’s seat — if Democrats don’t take it first – Kaylee McGhee White
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/opinion/meet-the-republican-who-wants-to-take-kinzingers-seat-if-democrats-dont-take-it-first

FOX NEWS
— School board group asks Biden to use the Patriot Act against parents over opposition to COVID measures, CRT The request comes amid a series of angry demonstrations and confrontations across the country between parents and education officials at school board meetings. – Louis Casiano
https://www.foxnews.com/politics/school-biden-threats-covid-crt-patriot-act

BREITBART
— Biden’s DHS Issues New ‘Sanctuary Country’ Orders Protecting Criminal Illegal Aliens from Deportation – JOHN BINDER
https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2021/09/30/biden-dhs-sanctuary-country-criminal-illegal-aliens-deportation/

WASHINGTON POST
— COMMENT: To be woke is to be 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/2021/10/01/emergence-woke-pejorative-masks-deeper-insecurity/

September 22 Evening Edition

ABC7
— Illinois COVID Update: IL reports 3,561 cases, 39 deaths
https://abc7chicago.com/health/il-reports-3561-covid-cases-39-deaths/11038131/

FOX32
— Flight carrying Afghan children arrives in Chicago – Tia Ewing
https://www.fox32chicago.com/news/flight-carrying-afghan-children-arrives-in-chicago

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— Group of unaccompanied children from Afghanistan arrives in Chicago as wave of refugees continues. About 75 unaccompanied minors arrived in Chicago on Wednesday morning, according to city and federal officials. – Elvia Malagón and Lynn Sweet
https://chicago.suntimes.com/2021/9/22/22688362/chicago-illinois-unaccompanied-minors-afghanistan-afghan-immigration-refugees

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— CPS has tallied nearly 500 COVID-19 cases, still has no safety agreement with teachers union; Arwady calls number ‘very low’ – KAREN ANN CULLOTTA, ALICE YIN and GREGORY
https://www.chicagotribune.com/news/breaking/ct-chicago-public-schools-covid-teachers-union-20210922-l2fjbgz4wnfrvnugyipmfvihte-story.html
— Patients flood emergency rooms at Chicago area children’s hospitals, causing long wait times. Doctors urge parents not to bring kids to ERs unless necessary. – LISA SCHENCKER
https://www.chicagotribune.com/business/ct-biz-hospital-emergency-rooms-children-rsv-wait-time-20210922-qe72cdceqzf5rcw5zxkk3yh7zy-story.html

DAILY HERALD
— Officials: Many Haitian migrants are being released in US – AP
https://www.dailyherald.com/article/20210922/news/309229998
— Bartlett man sentenced to 15 years for 7-Eleven robbery – Madison Savedra
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20210922/bartlett-man-sentenced-to-15-years-for-7-eleven-robbery

DAILY NORTHWESTERN
— City opens application for first reparations payments – Alex Harrison (COMMENT: Expect that sooner or later, if you are a Republican, the Democrat, Libertarian, Green, Independent, and RINO leaders of your municipality will force you to publicly disclose how strongly you, your parents, your grandparents, your great grandparents, and the rest of your ancestors oppressed those who are the following: minority, female, younger, LGBTQ, those who have financial, health, and/or other problems, Trump-haters, moderate, liberal, Democrat, Libertarian, Green, Independent, RINO, non-married, non-Christian, non-Protestant, non-Italian American, non-German American, in America illegally, those whose ancestors have not been in America for a long time, criminals, drinkers, gamblers, stoners, etc.)
https://dailynorthwestern.com/2021/09/21/city/city-opens-application-for-first-reparations-payments/

WEIL TV
— Illinois coroner pleads not guilty to thefts from the dead – AP
https://wsiltv.com/2021/09/22/illinois-coroner-pleads-not-guilty-to-thefts-from-the-dead-2/

LAGRANGE PATCH
— Critical Race Theory At Lyons Township High? School says it’s not taught, but woman contends otherwise. She says it’s a form of “cultural Marxism.” – David Giuliani
https://patch.com/illinois/lagrange/critical-race-theory-lyons-township-high

ILLINOIS LEAKS
— DuPage Township Settled Open Meetings Lawsuit Against the Township, Maripat Oliver, Ken Burgess, and Felix George – JOHN KRAFT & KIRK ALLEN
https://edgarcountywatchdogs.com/2021/09/dupage-township-settled-open-meetings-lawsuit-against-the-township-maripat-oliver-ken-burgess-and-felix-george/
— Court Issued Restraining Order Against Bond County Schools – re: masks – JOHN KRAFT & KIRK ALLEN
https://edgarcountywatchdogs.com/2021/09/court-issued-restraining-order-against-bond-county-schools-re-masks/

ILLINOIS REVIEW
— MARTER TO UNDERWOOD: CONDEMN ILHAN OMAR’S ANTI-SEMITISM
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2021/09/marter-to-underwood-condemn-ilhan-omars-anti-semitism.html
— ILLINOIS REPUBLICANS WANT TO ALLOW VOTERS TO RECALL ELECTED OFFICIALS, OTHERS
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2021/09/illinois-republicans-want-to-allow-voters-to-recall-elected-officials-others.html
— THORNER/O’NEIL: GET INFORMED. THEN ACT.
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2021/09/thorneroneil-get-informed-then-act-.html

WASHINGTON TIMES
— Fight or flight: Gonzalez retreat begs question of which anti-Trump Republican is next – Seth McLaughlin
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2021/sep/22/anthony-gonzalezs-retreat-begs-question-which-anti/

FOX NEWS
— Former President Bush to fundraise for Liz Cheney in his first 2022 event, setting up clash with Trump. Cheney is facing Trump’s ire after her reaction to Jan. 6 Capitol riot. – Paul Steinhauser
https://www.foxnews.com/politics/former-president-bush-liz-cheney-fundraiser-wyoming
— ICE officers injured by Haitian migrants after deportation flights land in Port-au-Prince. The Biden administration has increased deportation flights to Haiti. – Adam Shaw
https://www.foxnews.com/politics/ice-officers-haitian-migrants-deportation-flights-port-au-prince

BLAZE
— Biden admin promised to send back Haitian migrants, but they’re being released into US on ‘very, very large scale’ – CHRIS ENLOE
https://www.theblaze.com/news/haitian-migrants-released-into-us

DAILY CALLER
— Illegal Immigrants Attack Immigration Officers – VINCE COGLIANESE
https://dailycaller.com/2021/09/22/editor-daily-rundown-illegal-immigrants-attack-immigration-officers/
— Migrants Revolt Against Bus Driver, Try To Escape Border Patrol In Texas – BRIANNA LYMAN
https://dailycaller.com/2021/09/21/haitian-migrants-attack-transport-bus-driver-try-escape-border-patrol/
— White House Press Pool Demands Biden Hold Press Conference After Aides Shout Down Questions – JORDAN LANCASTER
https://dailycaller.com/2021/09/21/white-house-press-pool-demands-biden-press-conference-aides-shout-down-questions/

DAILY WIRE
— White House Reporters File Formal Complaint Against Biden For Refusing To Answer Questions – Ryan Saavedra
https://www.dailywire.com/news/white-house-reporters-file-formal-complaint-against-biden-for-refusing-to-answer-questions

FEDERALIST
— Lawmakers Demand National Archives Remove ‘Harmful Content’ Warnings On Founding Documents – Haley Strack
https://thefederalist.com/2021/09/22/lawmakers-demand-national-archives-remove-harmful-content-warnings-on-founding-documents/
— Black Lives Matter Is Threatening An ‘Uprising’ Against ‘Racist’ Vaccine Mandates
https://thefederalist.com/2021/09/22/black-lives-matter-is-threatening-an-uprising-against-racist-vaccine-mandates/

HOT AIR
— The “disappearing Haitians” mystery is solved. You’ve been lied to
https://hotair.com/jazz-shaw/2021/09/22/the-disappearing-haitians-mystery-is-solved-youve-been-lied-to-n417459

NATIONAL REVIEW
— Critical Race Theory Is Just a Distraction from Learning – GEORGE LEEF
https://www.nationalreview.com/corner/critical-race-theory-is-just-a-distraction-from-learning/

REASON
— Things are Getting Messy. CRT goes to court and to the state houses. – BONNIE SNYDER
https://reason.com/volokh/2021/09/22/things-are-getting-messy/

THE HILL
— New group of GOP lawmakers file articles of impeachment against Biden – CELINE CASTRONUOVO
https://thehill.com/homenews/house/573349-gop-lawmakers-file-articles-of-impeachment-against-biden
— COMMENT: Democrat voters in battleground states want Democrats to ram through immigration reform.
https://thehill.com/latino/573432-poll-shows-battleground-state-support-for-democrats-ramming-through-immigration-reform

POLITICO
— It’s not just Republicans. Everyone’s mad at Biden over migration. – SABRINA RODRIGUEZ
https://www.politico.com/news/2021/09/21/migration-biden-border-troubles-513370

NBC NEWS
— Countering Trump, former President George W. Bush to hold fundraiser for Liz Cheney. Former President Donald Trump is urging Republicans to vote her out of office in a primary. -Haley Talbot and Dareh Gregorian
https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/donald-trump/countering-trump-former-president-george-w-bush-hold-fundraiser-liz-n1279847

CNBC
— Former President George W. Bush will fundraise for Liz Cheney as Trump and GOP rivals target her House seat – Kevin Breuninger
https://www.cnbc.com/2021/09/22/george-w-bush-to-fundraise-for-liz-cheney-as-trump-and-gop-rivals-target-her-seat-.html

WASHINGTON POST
— Virginia’s upcoming election pits rural voters against urban ones. Why is there such a divide? The key factor is their different attitudes about race, our research finds. – Zachary L. Hertz, Lucas B. Pyle and Brian F. Schaffner
https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2021/09/22/virginias-upcoming-election-pits-rural-voters-against-urban-ones-why-is-there-such-divide/

WEEK
— Is ‘cancel culture’ really so bad? – DAMON LINKER (COMMENT: I should write a book about those who cancel those like me a) who they cannot manipulate/dominate, b) who refuse to glorify and praise them, c) who refuse to pander to them, d) who refuse to serve as one of their operatives or dupes, e) who refuse to cover up their wrongdoing, and/or f) who refuse to give them money.)
https://theweek.com/culture/1005129/is-cancel-culture-really-so-bad

WALL STREET JOURNAL
— Latin American Migration, Once Limited to a Few Countries, Turns Into a Mass Exodus – Juan Montes, Ryan Dube and Kejal Vyas (COMMENT: Ever-increasingly, Democrats and RINOs illegally encourage citizens of foreign countries to illegally come to America illegally and to illegally stay in America illegally.)
https://www.wsj.com/articles/latin-american-migration-once-limited-to-a-few-countries-turns-into-a-mass-exodus-11632323297

FORBES
— COMMENT: Ever-increasingly, Democrats promote LGBTQ.
https://www.forbes.com/sites/jamiewareham/2021/09/22/read-this-to-get-smarter-about-gender-sexual-orientation-and-lgbtq-life/

GOVERNMENT EXECUTIVE
— COMMENT: Ever-increasingly, Democrats replace equality of opportunity with equality of outcome. I passed both the CPA and Certified Internal Auditor examinations on my first attempt.
https://www.govexec.com/management/2021/09/labor-department-seeks-advice-increasing-equity-contracting-other-programs/185500/

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 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

August 16 Evening Edition

ABC7
— 7 killed as Kabul airport plunges into chaos while Taliban patrols Afghan capital – AP
https://abc7chicago.com/afghanistan-taliban-news-kabul/10954385/
— Biden says he stands ‘squarely behind’ Afghanistan decision – AP
https://abc7chicago.com/biden-speech-today-afghanistan-us-air-force-plane-press-conference/10954917/

FOX32
— Large group beating, robbing people in the Loop: police
https://www.fox32chicago.com/news/large-group-beating-robbing-people-in-the-loop-police
— Chicago activists want National Guard deployed across city to stop violent crime
https://www.fox32chicago.com/news/chicago-activists-want-national-guard-deployed-across-city-to-stop-violent-crime

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— GOP contends census results invalidate Illinois legislative maps; Democrats say they’re open to adjustments – RICK PEARSON
https://www.chicagotribune.com/politics/ct-illinois-redistricting-republicans-census-20210816-ajpouiqoffa5vbrp246zcrxune-story.html
— With Afghanistan ending in failure and chaos, all the more reason to appreciate those who served. – EDITORIAL
https://www.chicagotribune.com/opinion/editorials/ct-editorial-afghanistan-taliban-military-service-20210816-5z67s4wu4jd27awliingtct2gm-story.html

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— Down for the count? GOP says census figures prove political maps drawn by Democrats are ‘unusable, unlawful’ Republicans say the legislative boundaries signed into law in June will “be declared void” because of population differences that exceed federal limits. House Speaker Emanuel “Chris” Welch’s spokeswoman said Democrats are still “analyzing the data. We have no further updates.” – Rachel Hinton
https://chicago.suntimes.com/elections/2021/8/16/22627560/republicans-census-figures-estimates-redistricting-remap-mcconchie-durkin-pritzker-democrats-lawsuit

DAILY HERALD
— ‘A stain on the entire nation’: Kinzinger blasts both Trump, Biden for Afghanistan result – Russell Lissau and Charles Keeshan
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20210816/a-stain-on-the-entite-nation-kinzinger-blasts-both-trump-biden-for-afghanistan-result
— ‘It’s heartbreaking’: Krishnamoorthi, Underwood focus in Afghans who helped America – Russell Lissau
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20210816/its-heartbreaking-krishnamoorthi–underwood-focus-in-afghans-who-helped-america
— ‘There was really nothing to win’: Angry, sad suburban veterans reflect on Afghanistan reality – Mick Zawislak and Elena Ferrarin
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20210816/there-was-really-nothing-to-win-angry-sad-suburban-veterans-reflect-on-afghanistan-reality

CRAIN’S CHICAGO BUSINESS
— New census figures spark new congressional map chatter A refined version emerges of a plan that intended to cost the Illinois GOP two of its five U.S. House seats here. – GREG HINZ
https://www.chicagobusiness.com/greg-hinz-politics/new-census-figures-spark-new-congressional-map-chatter

SPRINGFIELD STATE JOURNAL REGISTER
— Population differences between districts should doom Democrat-draw map, GOP leaders say – Dean Olsen
https://www.sj-r.com/story/news/2021/08/16/republicans-differences-among-legislative-districts-exceed-maximums/8151228002/

BELLEVILLE NEWS DEMOCRAT & BLOOMINGTON PANTAGRAPH
— Illinois Republicans says census data proves new maps illegal, unconstitutional – PETER HANCOCK
https://www.bnd.com/news/politics-government/article253529984.html
https://www.pantagraph.com/news/state-and-regional/govt-and-politics/illinois-gop-says-census-data-proves-new-maps-illegal/article_bacdc09d-a7f0-5272-bd5a-b33952942380.html

PEORIA JOURNAL STAR
— Darin LaHood rips President Biden for ‘poorly planned’ Afghanistan withdrawal – Andy Kravetz
https://www.pjstar.com/story/news/2021/08/16/illinois-congressman-darin-lahood-blames-biden-taliban-takeover/8152084002/

WSIL TV
— Illinois’ Kinzinger: Kabul far worse than Saigon – AP
https://wsiltv.com/2021/08/16/illinois-kinzinger-kabul-far-worse-than-saigon/

HINSDALE PATCH
— Hinsdale 86 Board Splits On ‘Antiracist’ Training Contract. Member says critical race theory is not being taught. He called it a “bogeyman.” – David Giuliani
https://patch.com/illinois/hinsdale/hinsdale-86-board-splits-antiracist-training-contract
— Resident ‘Embarrassed’ By Hinsdale 86 Audience Applause. The audience erupted in cheers for comments saying critical race theory is making inroads in the district. – David Giulian
https://patch.com/illinois/hinsdale/resident-embarrassed-hinsdale-86-audience-applause

MCHENRY COUNTY BLOG
— Details of Sexual Harassments Allegations against Jack Franks Revealed by Springfield Leaks
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2021/08/16/details-of-sexual-abuse-allegations-against-jack-franks-revealed-by-springfield-leaks/
— Census 2020: McHenry County Townships
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2021/08/16/census081521/
— Pritzker at the State Fair
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2021/08/16/pritzker-at-the-state-fair/

ILLINOIS LEAKS
— Illinois State Board Of Education – Total Failure? – KIRK ALLEN & JOHN KRAFT
https://edgarcountywatchdogs.com/2021/08/illinois-state-board-of-education-total-failure/

ILLINOIS REVIEW
— LAHOOD: BIDEN OWNS THE HORRIFIC SCENES TO COME FROM AFGHANISTAN
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2021/08/lahood-biden-owns-the-horrific-scenes-to-come-from-afghanistan.html
— DI LEO: LIBERAL THEORY MEETS HARSH REALITY IN AFGHANISTAN
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2021/08/liberal-theory-meets-harsh-reality-in-afghanistan.html
— CHICAGO TEACHERS UNION PLANS TO USE ‘DELTA VARIANT’ AS EXCUSE TO SHUT DOWN SCHOOLS AGAIN
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2021/08/chicago-teachers-union-plans-to-use-delta-variant-as-excuse-to-shut-down-schools-again.html
— PRO-AMNESTY GROUPS SUPPLIED THESE 5 PLAYERS ON BIDEN’S IMMIGRATION TEAM
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2021/08/pro-amnesty-groups-supplied-these-5-players-on-bidens-immigration-team.html
— ROSSI: PRESIDENT BIDEN’S ENDLESS DEBACLES ARE CRUSHING AMERICA & THE WORLD
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2021/08/rossi-president-bidens-endless-debacles-are-crushing-america-the-world.html
— THORNER: MANDATORY DIGITAL HEALTH PASSPORT MORE THAN A PIPE DREAM
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2021/08/thorner-mandatory-digital-health-passport-more-than-a-pipe-dream.html

CAPITOL FAX
— Campaign roundup: Bustos; Underwood; MKO; ILGOP; Latino power
https://capitolfax.com/2021/08/16/campaign-roundup-bustos-underwood-mko-ilgop-latino-power/
— COVID-19 roundup
https://capitolfax.com/2021/08/16/covid-19-roundup-90/

WASHINGTON TIMES
— Biden defends Afghan decisions; blames Afghan forces for lack of fight – Jeff Mordock
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2021/aug/16/biden-defends-afghan-decisions-blames-afghan-force/
— Black conservatives urge school boards to adopt 1776 Unites instead of critical race theory. Woodson Center’s 1776 Unites curriculum has been downloaded 17,000 times. – Valerie Richardson
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2021/aug/16/black-conservatives-urge-school-boards-adopt-1776-/

WASHINGTON EXAMINER
— Military officials lied to us about Afghanistan for years – Kaylee McGhee White
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/opinion/military-officials-lied-to-us-about-afghanistan-for-years

FOX NEWS
— Leon Panetta calls Afghanistan a ‘Bay of Pigs’ moment for Biden: ‘Our credibility right now is in question’ ‘It unfolded quickly and the president thought that everything would be fine and that was not the case’ – David Rutz
https://www.foxnews.com/media/leon-panetta-afghanistan-bay-of-pigs-moment-biden

GOPUSA
— Illegal Alien Caught With Gun During Chicago’s BLM Riots Gets Time Served After 14 Months In Jail
https://www.gopusa.com/illegal-alien-caught-with-gun-during-chicagos-blm-riots-gets-time-served-after-14-months-in-jail/
— Fauci And Collins: Tough Days Ahead Could Include Boosters For The Elderly; Cases Could Climb To 200,000 A Day
https://www.gopusa.com/fauci-and-collins-tough-days-ahead-could-include-boosters-for-the-elderly-cases-could-climb-to-200000-a-day/
— They Blew It: Biden Team Admits They Are ‘Stunned’ By Speed Of Taliban Takeover
https://www.gopusa.com/they-blew-it-biden-team-admits-they-are-stunned-by-speed-of-taliban-takeover/

BLAZE
— Mike Pompeo savages Biden after Biden administration tries to blame Trump for Afghanistan failure – SARAH TAYLOR
https://www.theblaze.com/news/mike-pompeo-biden-administration-blame-trump-afghanistan-failure

DAILY CALLER
— Returning From Vacation, Biden Plays Blame Game As Afghanistan Falls – SHELBY TALCOTT
https://dailycaller.com/2021/08/16/joe-biden-address-nation-afghanistan-taliban/

DAILY WIRE
— What Unites Americans? – Bobby Jindal
https://www.dailywire.com/episode/what-unites-americans

NATIONAL REVIEW
— Worse Than Saigon – BEN SASSE
https://www.nationalreview.com/2021/08/worse-than-saigon/
— New Evidence That High Schools Treat Conservative Students Poorly – SAMUEL J. ABRAMS
https://www.nationalreview.com/2021/08/new-evidence-that-high-schools-treat-conservative-students-poorly/

NEW AMERICAN
— Rio Grande Border Agents Catch 4K Illegals in One Day. Mayorkas Admits Crisis – R. Cort Kirkwood
https://thenewamerican.com/rio-grande-border-agents-catch-4k-illegals-in-one-day-mayorkas-admits-crisis/

BIZ PAC REVIEW
— NBC News complains the GOP has ‘seized’ on ‘optical comparison’ of the fall of Kabul and Saigon – Jon Dougherty
https://www.bizpacreview.com/2021/08/16/nbc-news-complains-the-gop-has-seized-on-optical-comparison-of-the-fall-of-kabul-and-saigon-1119623/
— 162 school principals sign ‘de-centering whiteness’ pledge, accuse unions, PTA of white supremacy – Terresa Monroe-Hamilton
https://www.bizpacreview.com/2021/08/16/162-school-principals-sign-de-centering-whiteness-pledge-accuse-unions-pta-of-white-supremacy-1119620/

EPOCH TIMES
— Biden National Security Adviser Says Afghanistan Army Lacked ‘Will’ to Defend Against Taliban – JACK PHILLIPS
https://www.theepochtimes.com/mkt_breakingnews/biden-national-security-adviser-says-afghanistan-army-lacked-will-to-defend-against-taliban_3950670.html
— US Troops Shot At, Return Fire at Kabul Airport and Kill ‘Armed Individuals’: Pentagon – JACK PHILLIPS
https://www.theepochtimes.com/mkt_breakingnews/us-troops-shot-at-return-fire-at-kabul-airport-and-kill-armed-individuals-pentagon_3950947.html
— White House: ‘Significant Number of Americans’ Remain in Afghanistan, Chaos Erupts at Airport. Official confirms US trying to determine the number of Americans still in the country – JACK PHILLIPS
https://www.theepochtimes.com/mkt_breakingnews/significant-number-of-americans-remain-in-afghanistan-as-chaos-erupts-at-kabul-airport_3950767.html

NEW YORK TIMES
— Lawmakers Unite in Bipartisan Fury Over Afghanistan Withdrawal – Catie Edmondson
https://www.nytimes.com/2021/08/16/us/politics/afghanistan-withdrawal-congress.html

WASHINGTON POST
— Nearly a third of U.S. workers under 40 considered changing careers during the pandemic. For some Americans, the pandemic has triggered a great reassessment of work and life. A Post-Schar School poll finds many are considering shifts in their careers and communities. – Heather Long and Scott Clement
https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/2021/08/16/us-workers-want-career-change/

August 8 Evening Edition

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— Two Chicago police officers among 45 people shot in weekend violence that left one cop dead – TALIA SOGLIN and NAVYA GUPTA
https://www.chicagotribune.com/news/breaking/ct-chicago-shootings-violence-police-20210808-uckyquxhwnh7nkyronoxruclrq-story.html

DAILY HERALD
— U.S. averaging 100,000 new COVID-19 infections a day – AP
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20210808/us-averaging-100000-new-covid-19-infections-a-day

CHAMPAIGN/URBANA NEWS GAZITTE
— Pritzker’s vulnerable heading into 2022 election
https://www.news-gazette.com/opinion/guest-commentary/guest-commentary-pritzkers-vulnerable-heading-into-2022-election/article_90377d80-ee55-542d-af31-6ad8e07af236.html

HERALD REVIEW
— East Galesburg disbands police force due to budget
https://herald-review.com/news/state-and-regional/western-illinois-town-disbands-police-force-due-to-budget/article_175aabc2-6b62-590d-bfb8-5a93f6c8c100.html

WASHINGTON TIMES
— Dick Durbin: Trump’s post-election actions were ‘leading up’ to a ‘coup’ – Haris Alic
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2021/aug/8/dick-durbin-trumps-post-election-actions-were-lead/

AMERICAN THINKER
— Obama parties with 500 of his closest friends – Monica Showalter
https://www.americanthinker.com/blog/2021/08/obama_parties_with_500_of_his_closest_friends.html

BREITBART
— Infrastructure Bill Rewards Blue States for Driving Up Immigration Levels to U.S. – JOHN BINDER
https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2021/08/08/infrastructure-bill-rewards-blue-states-driving-up-immigration-levels-u-s/
— Poll: Most Americans View Political Correctness as ‘Threat to Free Speech’ – KATHERINE HAMILTON
https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2021/08/08/poll-most-americans-view-political-correctness-threat-free-speech/
— Hypocrisy: Barack Obama Dances Maskless Among Hundreds of Guests – ALANA MASTRANGELO
https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2021/08/08/hypocrisy-barack-obama-dances-maskless-among-hundreds-guests/

CHRISTIAN POST
— How critical race theory degrades our national defense
https://www.christianpost.com/voices/how-critical-race-theory-degrades-our-national-defense.html

TOWNHALL
— A Teacher’s Union is Suing a Mother For Repeated Attempts to Know What Her Kindergartener is Learning – Rebecca Downs
https://townhall.com/tipsheet/rebeccadowns/2021/08/07/a-teachers-union-is-suing-a-mother-for-repeated-attempts-to-know-what-her-kindergartener-is-learning-n2593745
— Guests Forced to Delete Photos of Obama’s ‘Epic’ Birthday Bash – Landon Mion
https://townhall.com/tipsheet/landonmion/2021/08/08/guests-forced-to-delete-photos-of-obamas-epic-birthday-bash-n2593777
— This Is 1938: First, They Came for the Unvaccinated – Wayne Allyn Root
https://townhall.com/columnists/wayneallynroot/2021/08/08/this-is-1938-first-they-came-for-the-unvaccinated-n2593752

INDEPENDENT JOURNAL REVIEW
— Texans Forced to Build Isolation Camp After Biden Flooded Town with COVID-Infected Illegals – Douglas Golden
https://ijr.com/texans-forced-to-build-isolation-camp-after-biden-flooded-town-with-covid-infected-illegals/

BIZ PAC REVIEW
— Fauci ‘very concerned’ about Sturgis rally spreading Covid; Chicago lollapalooza, not so much – Robert Jonathan
https://www.bizpacreview.com/2021/08/08/fauci-very-concerned-about-sturgis-rally-spreading-covid-chicago-lollapalooza-not-so-much-1115592/

ARIZONA CENTRAL
— No one wants to work anymore? That’s not true. They just want a quality job. The pandemic changed the way people view work. Many are rethinking what work means and how they spend their time. Wise employers will pay heed. – Sybil Francis (DIERSEN: Have you ever taken a bad job? According to my critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes, all the jobs that I had were bad jobs that they would never stoop to take. I did yard work and delivered newspapers 1962-1964; washed dishes 1964-1966; cleaned golf shoes, chipped slag, and pumped gasoline in 1966; delivered mail 1966-1969; worked on an automobile assembly line and as a security guard in 1970; sold tires, automotive services, and major appliances 1970-1971; pumped gasoline 1971-1972; collected delinquent taxes 1971-1980; and audited federal agencies 1980-1997.)
https://www.azcentral.com/story/opinion/op-ed/2021/08/08/no-one-wants-work-anymore-actually-people-want-quality-job/5474039001/