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November 11 Evening Edition

ILLINOIS REVIEW
— RNC COMMITTEEWOMAN DEMETRA DEMONTE DEFENDS TRUMP ON WGN TV
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2020/11/demetra-on-wgn-tv.html
— THE DISINFORMATIONISTS
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2020/11/the-disinformationists.html

ABC7
— Illinois COVID-19: IL reports 12,657 new cases, 145 deaths; officials warn residents to stay home as much as possible over next 3 weeks Illinois reports deadliest day since May as tighter restrictions begin in 4 suburban counties – Diane Pathieu, Craig Wall
https://abc7chicago.com/health/illinois-warns-residents-to-stay-home-as-covid-19-cases-surge/7858725/
— Georgia’s secretary of state announces full hand recount of the 2020 presidential race The Georgia race is so close that final results may be within the margin for a candidate to request a recount. – AP
https://abc7chicago.com/politics/georgia-announces-full-hand-recount-2020-presidential-race/7864164/

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— Pritzker warns of ‘serious,’ ‘painful cuts’ to rightsize state’s finances The governor has called for a meeting of House and Senate leadership because there’s “so much work that needs to be done” on the budget and other areas, like criminal justice reform. – Rachel Hinton
https://chicago.suntimes.com/politics/2020/11/11/21561025/pritzker-illinois-budget-state-finances-house-senate-leadership
— New ideas — and a little more hope — for avoiding city layoffs during the pandemic – Editorial (DIERSEN: During the 1980s and 1990s, the Democrats who ran GAO used Republican-led budget cuts to get rid of GAO’s employees who were Republican, White, male, and/or non-veteran who had not made GS-13 (currently $101,176) by age 25, GS-14 (currently $119,559) by age 30, GS-15 (currently $140,634) by age 35, and Senior Executive Service (currently $170,800) by age 40. Extremely few GAO employees made the aforesaid promotion deadlines.)
https://chicago.suntimes.com/2020/11/11/21560833/chicago-city-finances-budget-cfl-chicago-federation-labor-lori-lightfoot-editorial

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— Illinois officials urge residents stay home as COVID-19 deaths spike | Lightfoot says wife wasn’t initially keen on mayoral bid | Chicago unions stand with embattled Madigan – LISA DONOVAN
https://www.chicagotribune.com/politics/ct-madigan-unions-oberweis-underwood-lightfoot-spouse-spin-20201111-q625jpz7h5bbldptyzkrtyp4ga-story.html
— Rep. Lauren Underwood extends slim lead over Republican challenger Jim Oberweis – RICK PEARSON
https://www.chicagotribune.com/politics/ct-underwood-oberweis-latest-count-20201112-pgh26wrs2bfbhffbum7kyyfh3e-story.html
— Canceling veto session, canceling the work, canceling voters’ best interests – Editorial
https://www.chicagotribune.com/opinion/editorials/ct-edit-illinois-veto-session-cancel-20201111-rprkkdthfjf4dfypato6heykw4-story.html
— In last week’s presidential election, Chicago tallied its most votes cast since 1984 – ALICE YIN
https://www.chicagotribune.com/politics/ct-chicago-voters-board-of-elections-most-since-1984-20201112-zk6k6jnxvnhv7g5o7bhfbksgom-story.html

DAILY HERALD
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Ever-increasingly, Democrats demonize, denigrate, and condemn Republicans who question election results.
https://www.dailyherald.com/discuss/20201111/5-types-of-misinformation-to-watch-out-for-while-ballots-are-being-counted—and-after
— Leaders seek tougher certification rules for police – RAYMON TRONCOSO (DIERSEN: I passed the CPA examination on my first attempt in 1979 when I was 30 years old. I passed the Certified Internal Auditor examination on my first attempt to 1981.)
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20201111/leaders-seek-tougher-certification-rules-for-police
— Will County votes push Underwood further ahead of Oberweis in reelection bid – Russell Lissau
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20201111/will-county-votes-push-underwood-further-ahead-of-oberweis-in-reelection-bid
— Legislature’s fall veto session canceled in Springfield – PETER HANCOCK
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20201111/legislatures-fall-veto-session-canceled-in-springfield
(FROM THE ARTICLE: “We were able to meet safely in May in an environment that included testing, mask mandates, regular use of hand sanitizer, and more than ample room to practice social distancing,” Rep. Amy Grant, a Wheaton Republican, said in a statement. “No one from the House, Senate or staff contracted COVID-19 during our session in May, so we know staff is capable of putting adequate safety precautions in place. Congress is meeting and there’s no reason why we shouldn’t be.” “I can’t help but wonder if the cancellation has more to do with political unrest within the House Democratic caucus than it has to do with health and safety,” Rep. Steve Reick, a Woodstock Republican, said in a separate statement. “I certainly hope that’s not the case, because it would be a great injustice if Speaker Madigan has placed his political problems ahead of our ability to do the people’s work during a scheduled veto session.”)

FOX ILLINOIS
— Trump backs McDaniel for another RNC chair term – AP
https://foxillinois.com/news/nation-world/trump-backs-mcdaniel-for-another-rnc-chair-term

WEEK
— Pritzker upset lawmakers left reforms, budget discussions on the table
https://week.com/2020/11/11/pritzker-upset-lawmakers-left-reforms-budget-discussions-on-the-table/

MCHENRY COUNTY BLOG
— Jack Franks Concedes County Board Chairmanship Election to Republican Mike Buehler
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/11/11/jack-franks-concedes-election-to-mike-buehler/
— IL-14 UPDATE: Lauren Underwood Tops 200K Votes to Lead by 4,288 Votes
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/11/11/il14returns/
–“Stop the Steal” Rally Sunday in Schaumburg
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/11/11/stop-the-steal-rally-sunday-in-schaumburg/
— Health Department Seeks Same Fine Ability as Tollway
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/11/11/health-department-seeks-same-fine-ability-as-tollway/

ILLINOIS FAMILY ACTION
— Step Aside AOC, There’s a New Youngest Member in the U.S. House – Jenna Smith
https://illinoisfamilyaction.org/2020/11/step-aside-aoc-theres-a-new-youngest-member-in-the-u-s-house/

GOPUSA
— No Time For Phony Healing – Michelle Malkin
https://www.gopusa.com/?p=97650

DAILY CALLER
— Bernie Sanders: ‘Yes I Would’ Be Biden’s Secretary Of Labor If Asked – CHRISTIAN DATOC
https://dailycaller.com/2020/11/11/bernie-sanders-joe-biden-labor-secretary-video-cnn/

TOWNHALL
— Amid Election Fiasco, Military and Veterans Face Uncertain Future on Veteran’s Day – Julio Rivera
https://townhall.com/columnists/juliorivera/2020/11/11/amid-election-fiasco-military-and-veterans-face-uncertain-future-on-veterans-day-n2579864

EPOCH TIMES
— On the Dangers of ‘Equality’ – William Gairdner (DIERSEN: According to my critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes, because of discrimination against minorities and because of discrimination against females, if I had been a minority or a female, a) UIC, NIU, Loyola, DePaul, and IIT would not have admitted me in 1966, 1969, 1972, 1976, and 1992 respectively, b) the Post Office, Firestone Stores, Oldsmobile, IRS, and GAO would not have offered me jobs in 1966, 1970, 1971, 1971, and 1980 respectively, c) I would not have passed the CPA and Certified Internal Auditor examinations on my first attempt in 1979 and 1981 respectively, d) IRS would not have promoted me in 1972, 1973, and 1974 and GAO would not have promoted me in 1986, and e) I would not have become a licensed CPA, Certified Fraud Examiner, Certified Government Financial Manager, Certified Financial Services Auditor, or Forensic Accountant in 1981, 1990, 1994, 1996, and 1997 respectively.)
https://www.theepochtimes.com/on-the-dangers-of-equality_3555409.html

USA TODAY
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Those who promote LGBTQ focus on destroying those who do not promote LGBTQ.
https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/elections/2020/11/11/biden-equality-act-passage-challenge-republican-senate/6242748002/

WASHINGTON MONTHLY
— How Vote By Mail Saved Democracy and Defeated Trump – Paul Glastris
https://washingtonmonthly.com/2020/11/11/how-vote-by-mail-saved-democracy-and-defeated-trump/

RASMUSSEN REPORTS
— Most Decided Their Vote Over A Month Ago, Worry About Voter Fraud
https://www.rasmussenreports.com/public_content/politics/elections/election_2020/most_decided_their_vote_over_a_month_ago_worry_about_voter_fraud

November 8 Evening Edition

ABC7
— IL 14th District race between Lauren Underwood, Jim Oberweis neck-and-neck, with Underwood leading slightly
https://abc7chicago.com/politics/underwood-has-slight-lead-over-oberweis-as-more-votes-are-counted/7777573/
— Illinois COVID-19: IL reports 10,009 new COVID-19 cases, 42 deaths Austin coronavirus testing site seeks to increase accessibility – Jesse Kirsch
https://abc7chicago.com/health/illinois-covid-19-il-reports-over-10k-new-covid-19-cases-42-deaths/7771805/
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-haters say “President Donald Trump never admits defeat. But he faces a stark choice now that Democrat Joe Biden has won the White House: Concede graciously for the sake of the nation or don’t – and get evicted anyway.”
https://abc7chicago.com/politics/whats-next-for-president-donald-trump/7765957/
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-haters say “President-elect Joe Biden promotes unity.”
https://abc7chicago.com/politics/president-elect-joe-biden-promotes-unity-turns-to-transition/7762133/
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: A hate-filled Trump-hating Trump hater says “Trump lost but is not vanquished.”
https://thehill.com/homenews/campaign/525061-the-memo-trump-lost-but-is-not-vanquished
— DISGUSTING, TRAGIC: Former President George W. Bush congratulates President-elect Joe Biden – Jolie McCullough
https://abc7chicago.com/politics/former-president-george-w-bush-congratulates-joe-biden/7772703/

NBC5
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-haters say “Fraud Claims Aimed in Part at Keeping Trump Base Loyal.”
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/national-international/fraud-claims-aimed-in-part-at-keeping-trump-base-loyal/2366340/
— DISGUSTING, TRAGIC: Former President George W. Bush Congratulates Biden, Harris on White House Win – Claire Cardona
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/politics/former-president-george-w-bush-congratulates-biden-harris-on-white-house-win/2366277/

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— Illinois reports 3rd straight day with 10,000-plus new COVID-19 cases
https://chicago.suntimes.com/coronavirus/2020/11/8/21555033/latest-coronavirus-news-live-updates-chicago-illinois-2020
— Chicago area Democrats in play for Biden administration spots; Lauren Underwood takes lead in close race On Sunday, according to the Associated Press, Democratic Rep. Lauren Underwood was ahead of GOP challenger Jim Oberweis by 584 votes. – Lynn Sweet
https://chicago.suntimes.com/columnists/2020/11/8/21554748/chicago-area-democrats-joe-biden-lauren-underwood-takes-lead-close-race

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-haters want Biden to “roll back Trump agenda with blitz of executive actions.”
https://www.chicagotribune.com/election-2020/ct-nw-nyt-biden-executive-orders-20201108-4cwmeefx6jeb5fjvs6govg4rii-story.html

DAILY HERALD
— Underwood moves ahead of Oberweis as Lake County updates results – Charles Keeshan
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20201108/underwood-moves-ahead-of-oberweis-as-lake-county-updates-results
— Late night update to vote totals shakes up Lake County races – Doug T. Graham
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20201108/late-night-update-to-vote-totals-shakes-up-lake-county-races

NPR ILLINOIS
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Extremists demonize, denigrate, and condemn those who do not call for Trump to concede.
https://www.nprillinois.org/post/extremism-experts-warn-dangers-baseless-claims-stolen-election#stream/0

MCHENRY COUNTY BLOG
— IL-14 Overtime: LEAD CHANGE Lauren Underwood Up 584 Votes 09:00 AM CST 11/8/20
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/11/08/il14returns/
— Algonquin to Allow Virtual Project Inspections
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/11/08/algonquin-to-allow-virtual-project-inspections/
— Will Algonquin Township Mail a Newsletter Before the Election?
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/11/08/will-algonquin-township-mail-a-newsletter-before-the-election/

FOX NEWS
— Trump campaign holds protest in Las Vegas to decry irregularities, claim ‘dead people,’ non-Nevadans voted The allegations come after a U.S. federal court judge denied an emergency motion from Nevada Republicans seeking to change the signature verification process used in the state. – Bradford Betz
https://www.foxnews.com/politics/trump-campaign-holds-protest-las-vegas-irregularities-nevada-election

EPOCH TIMES
— Election Outcome Unclear Amid Pending Recounts and Legal Challenges
https://www.theepochtimes.com/election-outcome-unclear-amid-pending-recounts-and-legal-challenges_3569967.html

THE HILL
— Trump campaign voter fraud hotline flooded with prank calls – JOHN BOWDEN
https://thehill.com/homenews/campaign/525071-trump-campaign-voter-fraud-hotline-flooded-with-prank-calls-report

WASHINGTON POST
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-haters say “Trump continues to defy election results as world and some in GOP begin to move on.”
https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/trump-continues-to-defy-election-results-as-world-and-some-in-gop-begin-to-move-on/2020/11/08/13af7dca-21d2-11eb-952e-0c475972cfc0_story.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-haters say “Here are the GOP and Trump campaign’s allegations of election irregularities. So far, none has been proved.”
https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/trump-election-irregularities-claims/2020/11/08/8f704e6c-2141-11eb-ba21-f2f001f0554b_story.html

USA TODAY
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Under the Democrats and under the RINOs, the more of the following that you are, the brighter that your future is: minority, female, younger, veteran, moderate, liberal, LGBTQ, non-Protestant, non-German American, and if your ancestors have not been in America for a long time. Under the Democrats and under the RINOs, the more of the following that you are, the more bleak that your future is: White, male, older, non-veteran, conservative, heterosexual, Protestant, German American, and if you ancestors have been in America for a long time.
https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/elections/2020/11/08/biden-cabinet-picks-who-may-tapped-leadership-roles/3748535001/

WALL STREET JOURNAL
— How Democrats Lost So Many South Texas Latinos—the Economy Party messaging didn’t resonate in socially conservative border communities fearful of Covid-19 shutdowns and the loss of well-paid oil-industry jobs – Elizabeth Findell
https://www.wsj.com/articles/how-democrats-lost-so-many-south-texas-latinosthe-economy-11604871650

FORBES
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-haters promote hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-haters.
https://www.forbes.com/sites/andrewsolender/2020/11/08/these-are-the-republicans-who-have-acknowledged-bidens-victory/

BLOOMBERG
— Mitt Romney Says Election Was Endorsement of Conservative Principles (DIERSEN: The Democrat Party platform is extremely anti-conservative.)
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2020-11-08/romney-says-election-was-endorsement-of-conservative-principles

October 30 Evening Edition

ABC7
— Illinois COVID-19: IL reports 6,943 coronavirus cases, most since pandemic began, along with 36 deaths “We have a real problem on our hands and people’s lives hang in the balance,” Gov. Pritzker says – Will Jones and Eric Horng
https://abc7chicago.com/health/il-reports-6943-new-covid-19-cases-highest-since-pandemic-began/7484975/
— Kyle Rittenhouse extradited to Wisconsin for Kenosha protest shooting murder trial, after Illinois judge’s ruling Kenosha protest shootings occurred in wake of Jacob Blake police shooting – Diane Pathieu and John Garcia
https://abc7chicago.com/kyle-rittenhouse-extradited-to-wis-for-kenosha-protest-shooting-murder-trial/7474821/
— Illinois House Speaker Mike Madigan flexes political muscle as election hits home stretch – Craig Wall
https://abc7chicago.com/mike-madigan-2020-election-illinois-house/7463519/

NBC5
— DuPage County Election Judge Fired After Allegedly Stealing Political Signs Beverly Johnson, of Villa Park, was charged with theft and criminal damage to property, both class A misdemeanors.
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/dupage-county-election-judge-fired-after-allegedly-stealing-political-signs/2361977/
(FROM THE DUPAGE COUNTY REPUBLICAN CENTRAL COMMITTEE: Democrat Election Judge Beverly Johnston was arrested yesterday for stealing campaign signs erected by District 2 County Board Member Republican nominee Sean Noonan. Villa Park police arrested Johnston, who was found to be in possession of campaign signs of other Republican candidates at the time, as she was in the process of removing Noonan’s 16 square foot sign that was securely anchored in front of Midland Plumbing & Sewer 187 E. North Avenue in the Village of Villa Park. “As a police officer and current county board member who makes a point of campaigning fairly and honestly, this type of illegal behavior is shocking coming from a Judge, even if she is only a limited authority election Judge. She still takes an oath to uphold the law,” said Noonan. DuPage County Republican Chairman Jim Zay has asked candidates and volunteers to document all cases of sign theft and vandalism since September 1st. “We have a large number of Cook County Democrat political operatives and Madigan’s Chicago precinct swarming all over DuPage County practicing machine politics and we expect this from them because that’s how they were taught to campaign — illegally,” said Zay. “I am as amazed as anyone that an election Judge duly appointed by the DuPage County Clerk would resort to this kind of action while she is supposed to be an honest, fair and impartial part of the election system.” The Police Report number assigned by the Villa Park Police Department in the Johnston case is VPPC2002506.)
— Illinois COVID-19 Outbreak List Is So Secret Even Local Officials Aren’t Told Of Cases A Lincolnshire restaurant outbreak was on the secret list reported by NBC 5 on Thursday – Phil Rogers and Katy Smyser
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/illinois-covid-19-outbreak-list-is-so-secret-even-local-officials-arent-told-of-cases/2361878/
— Trump Set to Cash in as His Washington, DC, Hotel is Sold Out for Election Night Trump properties have made over $17 million since his 2016 run for president – Brian Schwartz
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/national-international/trump-set-to-cash-in-as-his-washington-dc-hotel-is-sold-out-for-election-night/2361914/
— ‘People are Dying. Period:’ Pritzker Defends Restrictions on Bars and Restaurants
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/people-are-dying-period-pritzker-defends-restrictions-on-bars-and-restaurants/2361888/

FOX NEWS CHICAGO
— Walmart to return guns, ammo to shelves after announcing their removal – Chris Williams
https://www.fox32chicago.com/news/walmart-to-return-guns-ammo-to-shelves-after-announcing-their-removal
— President Trump to campaign in Kenosha Monday
https://www.fox32chicago.com/news/president-trump-to-campaign-in-kenosha-monday

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— More than 44 percent of DuPage County voters have already cast their ballots – KIMBERLY FORNEK
https://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/burr-ridge/ct-dbr-dupage-early-voting-turnout-tl-1105-20201030-mmmrh5nxjbcfpfkr4jhv3w3wha-story.html
— With a surge in mail-in ballot requests, here’s what to expect on election night in the suburbs – SARAH FREISHTAT
https://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/aurora-beacon-news/ct-abn-election-night-results-st-20201031-wibuzht2bvcabadlihtdarzhb4-story.html
— New DuPage fairgrounds lease prohibits events — other than the fair — in which animals are used or sold – ALICIA FABBRE
https://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/naperville-sun/ct-nvs-dupage-board-fairgrounds-lease-st-1030-20201030-syi7thzbo5a5zkjc22eoogqgdq-story.html
— More than 3,500 Naperville electric customers owe the city nearly $3 million in back payments – SUZANNE BAKER
https://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/naperville-sun/ct-nvs-naperville-electric-nonpayment-st-20201030-anras6ot7zdxtlmznwago2yps4-story.html
— Judges deny requests in McHenry, DuPage, Cook for restaurants to keep indoor service despite state order amid COVID-19 spike – ROBERT MCCOPPIN and ANGIE LEVENTIS LOURGOS
https://www.chicagotribune.com/coronavirus/ct-mchenry-restaurant-owners-hearing-20201030-4ohfh4njbzatrgkahftbq4iigy-story.html

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— Trump-Biden presidential election race nears end, but America’s divide continues No matter who wins, the underlying divide between the American people that brought us to this point will remain. The factors that are driving us apart are unresolved. – Mark Brown (DIERSEN: Democrats are extremely divisive. Democrats divide a) minorities against Whites, b) women against men, c) younger people against older people, d) those who have less money against those who have more money, e) non-Christians against Christians, f) non-Protestants against Protestants, g) non-German Americans against German Americans, h) non-Italian Americans against Italian Americans, i) veterans against non-veterans, j) moderates and liberals against conservatives, k) LGBTQers against heterosexuals, l) non-married people against married people, m) Democrats, Libertarians, Greens, Independents, and RINOs against Republicans, n) non-patriotic people against patriotic people, o) citizens of foreign countries against citizens of America, p) those whose ancestors have not been in America for a long time against those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time, q) non-gun owners against gun owners, r) drinkers against non-drinkers, s) gamblers against non-gamblers, t) pot users against non-pot users, u) etc. against etc.)
https://chicago.suntimes.com/columnists/2020/10/30/21542559/election-2020-trump-biden-pandemic-reconciliation-political-sectarianism
— Don’t kid yourself: The so-called ‘Fair Tax’ will lead to a tax hike for working people like me. I am a nurse. And I am grateful that leading opponents of the tax, like Ken Griffin, are standing up for people like me. – Nicole Marszalek
https://chicago.suntimes.com/2020/10/30/21542701/fair-tax-amendment-ken-griffin-nurses-illinois-elections

DAILY HERALD
— Judge tosses lawsuit alleging McSweeney-sponsored law allowing township abolition in McHenry County is unconstitutional – Sam Lounsberry
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20201030/judge-tosses-lawsuit-alleging-mcsweeney-sponsored-law-allowing-township-abolition-in-mchenry-county-is-unconstitutional
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Ever-increasingly, hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-haters hint/imply/argue/shout that if you vote for Republicans, you are a racist.
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20201030/election-emerges-as-referendum-on-race-relations-in-america
— As virus surges, Trump rallies keep packing in thousands – AP
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20201030/as-virus-surges-trump-rallies-keep-packing-in-thousands-
— DuPage voters to pick new leadership for recorder’s office – Scott C. Morgan
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20201030/dupage-voters-to-pick-new-leadership-for-recorders-office
— ‘We are on the precipice’: State reports nearly 7,000 new COVID-19 cases, 36 more deaths – Marni Pyke
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20201030/we-are-on-the-precipice-state-reports-nearly-7000-new-covid-19-cases-36-more-deaths
— McHenry County judge rules 37 bars, restaurants must follow Pritzker’s indoor dining ban – Katie Smith
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20201030/mchenry-county-judge-rules-37-bars-restaurants-must-follow-pritzkers-indoor-dining-ban

CRAIN’S CHICAGO BUSINESS
— The business case for diversity – DANIELLE BRAFF (DIERSEN: The Democrats who run the federal government in Chicago get rid of their employees who are Republican White, male, and/or non-veteran and who they have not promoted to GS-13 (currently $101,176) by age 25, GS-14 (currently $119,559) by age 30, GS-15 (currently $140,634) by age 35, and Senior Executive Service (currently $170,800) by age 40. From what I see, in the Chicago commuting area, members of the following groups are underrepresented in government: those who are Republican, White, male, older, Protestant, German American, and those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.)
https://www.chicagobusiness.com/equity/business-case-diversity

SUBURBAN LIFE
— DuPage County’s positivity rate climbs to 8.9% as 347 new infections reported, 2 deaths – JOSHUA WELGE
https://www.mysuburbanlife.com/2020/10/30/dupage-countys-positivity-rate-climbs-to-8-9-as-347-new-infections-reported-2-deaths/amr5mcj/

FOX ILLINOIS
— Judge John Kennedy ruled in favor of Champaign County Republicans. The Champaign County Republican Committee (CCRCC) had filed a lawsuit on Wednesday, Oct 28, with several points against Champaign County Clerk Aaron Ammons.
https://foxillinois.com/news/local/lawsuit-filed-against-champaign-county-clerk

WHEATON PATCH
— Petitions For Candidacy Available For 2021 Municipal Election Petitions for nomination are filed with the Wheaton City Clerk starting Nov. 16.
https://patch.com/illinois/wheaton/petitions-candidacy-available-2021-municipal-election

ILLINOIS POLICY INSTITUTE
— PRITZKER REACTS TO WARNING ABOUT CLOSED POLLING PLACES, VOWS COVID-19 WON’T CLOSE THEM – Brad Weisenstein
https://www.illinoispolicy.org/alderman-warns-pritzker-could-close-illinois-polling-places-due-to-covid-19/

CAPITOL FAX
— 6,943 new cases, 36 additional deaths, 3,092 hospitalized, 673 in ICU, 7.3 percent average case positivity rate, 8.5 percent average test positivity rate
https://capitolfax.com/2020/10/30/6943-new-cases-36-additional-deaths-3092-hospitalized-673-in-icu-73-percent-average-case-positivity-rate-85-percent-average-test-positivity-rate/
— McHenry, Cook and DuPage judges all deny TRO requests
https://capitolfax.com/2020/10/30/another-day-another-lawsuit-8/

GOPUSA
— Amid Riots And Looting Philly City Council Votes To Ban Tear Gas And Rubber Bullets
https://www.gopusa.com/?p=97027

TOWNHALL
— Chicago Mayor: ‘We Are Preparing for the Worst’ – Cortney O’Brien (DIERSEN: It seems to me that when Democrats vandalize, loot, and burn Democrat-led municipalities, Democrats are shouting that they will completely destroy Republican-led municipalities.)
https://townhall.com/tipsheet/cortneyobrien/2020/10/30/chicago-mayor-we-are-preparing-for-the-worst-n2579119

October 29 Evening Edition

ABC7
— Illinois COVID-19 Live: IL reports 6,363 coronavirus cases, most since pandemic began, along with 56 deaths IL Region 3 to get mitigations, including indoor dining ban – Craig Wall, Eric Horng
https://abc7chicago.com/health/il-reports-6363-new-covid-19-cases-highest-since-pandemic-began/7452628/
— United Center to serve as Election Day Voting Super Site
https://abc7chicago.com/politics/united-center-to-serve-as-election-day-voting-super-site/7449470/
— Maryland man arrested at polling place after refusing to wear mask or go to designated area to vote
https://abc7chicago.com/politics/man-arrested-after-refusing-to-wear-mask-to-vote/7447927/

NBC5
— US Vetted Stars’ Politics to Showcase Trump Virus Response None of the celebrities agreed to participate — they may not have known they were being vetted — and the campaign has been put on hold – Mary Clare Jalonick (DIERSEN: My Democrat superiors in the federal government vetted their employees’ politics. They got rid of their employees who were Republican, and especially those who were White, male, and/or non-veteran who they had not promoted to GS-13 (currently $101,176) by age 25, GS-14 (currently $119,559) by age 30, GS-15 (currently $140,634) by age 35, and Senior Executive Service (currently $170,800) by age 40. Extremely few federal employees make the aforesaid promotion deadlines.)
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/politics/us-vetted-stars-politics-to-showcase-trump-virus-response/2361104/

CBS2
— Illinois Awards $46 Million From Second Round Of Grants To Help Small Businesses Struggling During Pandemic
https://chicago.cbslocal.com/2020/10/29/illinois-awards-46-million-from-second-round-of-grants-to-help-small-businesses-struggling-during-pandemic/

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— DISGUSTING, TRAGIC: Elgin council fixes ordinance so recreational marijuana stores can open downtown – GLORIA CASAS
https://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/elgin-courier-news/ct-ecn-elgin-cannabis-dispensary-rules-st-1101-20201029-j5mlchaahzf6hffwmtezvbxu4e-story.html

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— Foxx acknowledges ‘angst and fear’ triggered by homicides, looting, but denies her ‘social agenda’ is responsible What happened in Chicago also occurred in places “in which I wasn’t the state’s attorney … in L.A., in New York,” Foxx told the Sun-Times. “I understand the angst and fear. But we owe it to the public to not overly simplify what has happened in our streets over the last several months.” – Fran Spielman (DIERSEN: How prepared for vandalism, looting, rioting, and arson by Democrats is your municipality, your township, your county, and Illinois?)
https://chicago.suntimes.com/fran-spielman-show/2020/10/29/21540581/foxx-angst-and-fear-triggered-by-homicides-looting-but-denies-her-social-agenda-is-responsible
— United Center to serve as voting super site on Election Day The center at 1901 W. Madison St. will be open to voters for the first time in the arena’s history Tuesday. – Rachel Hinton
https://chicago.suntimes.com/elections/2020/10/29/21540300/united-center-election-day-voting-super
— Girl Scouts facing backlash over Amy Coney Barrett tweet — and its deletion The tweet, posted Wednesday evening, congratulated Coney Barrett and was quickly criticized by her opponents. The Girl Scouts faced backlash from Coney Barrett supporters soon after deleting the tweet. – AP
https://chicago.suntimes.com/news/2020/10/29/21540380/girl-scouts-backlash-amy-coney-barrett-tweet-supreme-court
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Democrats say “Vote for fair play and the Fair Tax Amendment.”
https://chicago.suntimes.com/2020/10/29/21539564/illinois-fair-tax-amendment-2020-election-income-tax-inequality-editorial

DAILY HERALD
— Voters’ job includes patience, restraint on Election Day – Editorial (DIERSEN: How prepared for vandalism, looting, rioting, and arson by Democrats is your municipality, your township, your county, and Illinois?)
https://www.dailyherald.com/discuss/20201029/editorial-voters-job-includes-patience-restraint-on-election-day
— Lauzen, Kane state’s attorney’s office trade blame after cannabis taxes go uncollected – James Fuller
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20201029/lauzen-kane-states-attorneys-office-trade-blame-after-cannabis-taxes-go-uncollected
— COD board chairman Napolitano not seeking reelection
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20201029/cod-board-chairman-napolitano-not-seeking-reelection
— Attorney files suit to allow 37 McHenry County restaurants to stay open – Katie Smith and Cassie Buchman
https://www.dailyherald.com/business/20201029/attorney-files-suit-to-allow-37-mchenry-county-restaurants-to-stay-open
— Trump paints apocalyptic portrait of life in U.S. under Biden – AP
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20201029/trump-paints-apocalyptic-portrait-of-life-in-us-under-biden
— Fair housing groups: Redfin ‘redlines’ minority communities – AP (DIERSEN: Based on the demographics of those who have bought homes in your neighborhood, in your precinct, in your municipal district, in your municipality, in your township, in your county, and in Illinois during the last 5, 10, 15, 20+ years, does it look like realtors have been steering buyers with certain demographics? What percent of those who have recently bought homes near you have been Democrat, Libertarian, Green, Independent, RINO, moderate, liberal, LGBTQ, anti-Trump, anti-conservative, anti-patriotic, anti-Republican, anti-American, anti-White, anti-male, anti-older people, anti-heterosexuals, anti-married people, anti-non-poor people, anti-gun owners, anti-Christian, anti-Protestant, anti-Italian American, anti-German American, anti-draft avoiders, and/or anti-those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time?)
https://www.dailyherald.com/article/20201029/business/310299917/

NORTHWEST HERALD
— Republican challenger Mike Buehler seeking to unseat incumbent McHenry County chairman Jack Franks received nearly three times the donations – KELLI DUNCAN
https://www.nwherald.com/2020/10/22/republican-challenger-seeking-to-unseat-incumbent-mchenry-county-chairman-received-nearly-three-times-the-donations/a5vegm/

WSIL TV
— Illinois town has separate Republican, Democrat cemeteries – CNN (DIERSEN: My Wheaton precinct has two cemeteries in it.)
https://wsiltv.com/2020/10/29/illinois-town-has-separate-republican-democrat-cemeteries/

JOLIET PATCH
— Mask Breaks Important For Troy 30-C Students During Covid Outdoor games, activities, walking all popular with students and teachers
https://patch.com/illinois/joliet/students-hybrid-learning-troy-30-c-schools-take-mask-breaks

DAILY ILLINI
— Student activist turns attention to food insecurity – MONA ALRAZZAQ (DIERSEN: My outstanding parents provided me with food in their home in Crete a) while I attended UIC 1966-1968, b) weekends during my first semester at NIU in 1969, and c) the summer of 1969. I paid for my food while I attended NIU in 1969 and 1970 with money that I earned working for the Park Forest Post Office 1966-1969.)
https://dailyillini.com/news/2020/10/29/student-activist-turns-attention-to-food-insecurity/

ILLINOIS REVIEW
— ORLAND PARK MAYOR USES COVID STATS TO CHALLENGE PRITZKER’S RESTAURANT SHUTDOWN
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2020/10/orland-park-mayor-uses-covid-stats-to-challenge-pritzkers-restaurant-shutdown.html
— TEACHERS UNION PAYS MEMBERS $15/HR TO WALK FOR DEMOCRAT STATE SENATE CANDIDATE
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2020/10/teachers-union-pays-members-15-to-walk-for-democrat-state-senate-candidate.html

CAPITOL FAX
— The trend is most definitely not our friend
https://capitolfax.com/2020/10/29/the-trend-is-most-definitely-not-our-friend/
— 6,363 new cases, 56 additional deaths, 3,030 hospitalized, 6.9 percent case positivity rate, 8.2 percent test positivity rate – Springfield’s Region 3 reaches mitigation threshold
https://capitolfax.com/2020/10/29/6363-new-cases-56-additional-deaths-3030-hospitalized-69-percent-case-positivity-rate-82-percent-test-positivity-rate-springfields-region-3-reaches-mitigation-threshold/

FOX NEWS
— Trump Jr. warns election is ‘about freedom versus tyranny, capitalism versus socialism and Communism’ President’s eldest son describes Democrat Party as ‘a socialist and Marxist party’ – Charles Creitz
https://www.foxnews.com/politics/donald-trump-jr-2020-election-freedom-tyranny-capitalism-socialism

GOPUSA
— When 100% Of The Democrats Vote Against Amy Coney Barrett
https://www.gopusa.com/?p=96907

FOUNDATION FOR ECONOMIC EDUCATION
— DISGUSTING, TRAGIC: 65% of College Students Say Rioting and Looting is ‘Justified,’ New Poll Finds. What the poll really conveys is that many of today’s young people neither understand nor respect the importance of property rights in a free society.
https://fee.org/articles/65-of-college-students-say-rioting-and-looting-is-justified-new-poll-finds/

THE HILL
— Trump testing czar warns local officials may impose ‘draconian measures’ to combat COVID-19 – KAELAN DEESE
https://thehill.com/policy/healthcare/public-global-health/523245-trump-health-official-local-officials-may-impose

CBS NEWS
— DISGUSTING, OUTRAGEOUS: More looting hits Philadelphia despite curfew (DIERSEN: How prepared for vandalism, looting, rioting, and arson by Democrats is your municipality, your township, your county, and Illinois?)
https://www.cbsnews.com/news/protests-continue-philadelphia-police-shooting-walter-wallace-jr/

CBS PHILADELPHIA
— ‘Like A War Zone’: Chaos, Looting Erupt In Port Richmond In Wake Of Police Shooting Of Walter Wallace Jr. – Joe Holden (DIERSEN: How prepared for vandalism, looting, rioting, and arson by Democrats is your municipality, your township, your county, and Illinois?)
https://philadelphia.cbslocal.com/2020/10/28/philadelphia-walter-wallace-chaos-looting-erupt-in-port-richmond-in-wake-of-police-shooting/

CBS LOS ANGELES
— Downtown LA Foot Locker, Other Stores Looted, Multiple Arrests After Dodgers World Series Celebrations Turn Violent (DIERSEN: How prepared for vandalism, looting, rioting, and arson by Democrats is your municipality, your township, your county, and Illinois?)
https://losangeles.cbslocal.com/2020/10/28/downtown-la-businesses-looted-several-arrested-after-dodgers-win-world-series/

NEW YORK POST
— Philadelphia stores beg thieves to leave them alone after third night of looting – Lee Brown (DIERSEN: How prepared for vandalism, looting, rioting, and arson by Democrats is your municipality, your township, your county, and Illinois?)
https://nypost.com/2020/10/29/philadelphia-store-owners-beg-looters-to-leave-them-alone/

FORBES
— Gun Sales Strong Ahead Of Election Day – Aaron Smith (DIERSEN: How prepared for vandalism, looting, rioting, and arson by Democrats is your municipality, your township, your county, and Illinois?)
https://www.forbes.com/sites/aaronsmith/2020/10/29/gun-sales-strong-ahead-of-election-day-says-sturm-ruger/#712a18463fff

NPR
— Conflict Experts See Rising Warning Signs – Joel Roser (DIERSEN: How prepared for vandalism, looting, rioting, and arson by Democrats is your municipality, your township, your county, and Illinois?)
https://www.npr.org/2020/10/29/928791633/guns-protests-and-elections-do-not-mix-conflict-experts-see-rising-warning-signs

September 30 Evening Edition

ABC7
— ‘Keep Chicago out of your lying mouth’; in presidential debate reaction, Lightfoot calls out Trump for gun violence comment Trump used Chicago as an example of a Democratic-led city full of violence
https://abc7chicago.com/politics/lightfoot-to-trump-keep-chicago-out-of-your-lying-mouth/6671765/
— Changes to be announced after night of bitter on-stage clashes between Trump, Biden – AP
https://abc7chicago.com/politics/debate-changes-coming-after-chaotic-1st-night-commission-says/6673754/

NBC5
— A Lesson From Trump Taxes: an Underfunded IRS Is Outmatched The IRS has tended to pursue taxpayers of modest means more aggressively than they have high-powered businesspeople – Marcy Gordon and Paul Wiseman (DIERSEN: Virtually all, if not all IRS employees are Democrats. I worked for IRS for almost 9 years 1971-1980, the last 5 1/2 years of which at the GS-12 Step 1-5 levels, currently $85,084-$96,431/year. I worked for GAO on audits of IRS’s Criminal Investigation Division for 3 years at the GS-13 Step-1-3 levels, currently $101,176-$107,922/year. Democrats use tax return information to destroy Republicans. In 1978, the Democrats at Money Magazine and the Democrats at IRS used my tax returns to hint/imply/argue/shout that my education deductions were improper and should be disallowed. They hinted/implied/argued/shouted that the graduate business courses that I had taken at Loyola 1972-1976 and the graduate accounting courses that I had taken at DePaul 1976-1977 a) were not job-related, b) did not help me carry out my job duties, c) were taken by me to qualify me for a “new trade or business,” d) were taken by me to get a job in the private sector, and e) were a distraction. To get rid of me, my Democrat IRS superiors had me “under investigation” 1974-1977. SEE GAO DECISION: http://www.gao.gov/products/463866 During the 1970s, IRS purposely kept its definition of “commuting area” vague so that it could use it to punish or to reward its employees. When my IRS Democrat superiors succeeded in getting rid of the IRS manager who had promoted me in 1972, 1973, and 1974, they used an extremely broad definition of “commuting area” for its downtown Chicago office to disallow my partial day per diem claims. They hinted/implied/argued that my partial day per diem claims were fraudulent. Needless-to-say, that ended my IRS career. They would not have done that if I had been a Democrat, a minority, a female, or a veteran.)
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/a-lesson-from-trump-taxes-an-underfunded-irs-is-outmatched/2347076/

CBS2
— Judge Tells Indiana To Count Ballots Mailed By Election Day
https://chicago.cbslocal.com/2020/09/30/judge-tells-indiana-to-count-ballots-mailed-by-election-day/

FOX NEWS CHICAGO
— Far-right extremist group ‘Proud Boys’ celebrates after Trump callout during debate – AP
https://www.fox32chicago.com/news/far-right-extremist-group-proud-boys-celebrates-after-trump-callout-during-debate

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— AS THE DEMOCRAT PARTY’S STRANGLEHOLD ON ILLINOIS TIGHTENS: State finances bleak with or without ‘fair’ tax adoption – CHARLES SELLE
https://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/lake-county-news-sun/opinion/ct-lns-selle-fair-tax-st-1001-20200930-qydo6z3qrfhazk2fptkun2ikuq-story.html
— How the census delay could hand control of Illinois redistricting to the GOP – CHRISTOPHER Z. MOONEY
https://www.chicagotribune.com/opinion/commentary/ct-opinion-census-coronavirus-redistricting-illinois-20200929-kzvquucrwvai7gubina33ul54y-story.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: The more of the following that you are, the more that hate-filled, Trump-hating, Trump-haters call you a White supremacist: Trump supporter, conservative, patriotic, White, male, older, overweight/obese, Republican, Protestant, German American, non-poor, draft avoider, gun owner, and if your ancestors have been in America for a long time.
https://www.chicagotribune.com/election-2020/ct-trump-proud-boys-white-supremacy-20200930-bg5hrilhfzd3dh6gqpnslump4e-story.html
https://www.chicagotribune.com/election-2020/ct-trump-white-supremacists-proud-boys-20200930-7ron777sfjgg5bbxszutte2moe-story.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: A hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-hater says “Debate made clear the gravest threat to the election is Trump himself.”
https://www.chicagotribune.com/election-2020/ct-nw-nyt-trump-debate-election-analysis-20200930-w5wzlqe6fjhwdg3qvrjhvukw2a-story.html
— Early voting kicks off Thursday in Chicago, suburban Cook County later in October – JOHN BYRNE and RICK PEARSON
https://www.chicagotribune.com/politics/ct-chicago-early-voting-starts-20200930-whsiuc2x2zez7lyr5dhr2nxhxy-story.html
— DISGUSTING, TRAGIC: Evanston City Council designates street in front of high school as Black Lives Matter Way – GENEVIEVE BOOKWALTER (DIERSEN: To promote BLM is to promote hatred against Whites, and especially against Whites who are law enforcement officers, Trump supporters, conservative, patriotic, Republican, American, male, older, heterosexual, married, non-poor, gun owners, Christian, Protestant, Italian American, German American, draft avoiders (except Joe Biden and Bill Clinton), and/or those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.)
https://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/evanston/ct-evr-black-lives-matter-way-eths-tl-1001-20200930-mqw76f37tvapflkv7tinabgphy-story.html
— ‘Political propaganda’ or ‘essential public health messages’? Government-sponsored food boxes include a letter from Trump, and some Chicago food pantries are removing it. – ALEXIA ELEJALDE-RUIZ (DIERSEN: What percent of those who run food pantries hate Trump?)
https://www.chicagotribune.com/business/ct-biz-food-boxes-trump-letter-20200930-wu2pzrw2dbbohicrf2u6ppq4cm-story.html
— ‘Look at Chicago, what’s going on in Chicago?’ When Trump talks about Chicago, we track it. – KORI RUMORE
https://www.chicagotribune.com/news/breaking/ct-trump-tweets-quotes-chicago-htmlstory.html
— Republican U.S. Senate candidate Mark Curran said he didn’t like Trump’s debate tone but is still ‘all in’: “He probably doesn’t need my advice, and what I know about him is he’s not going to take my advice — we’re different people,” the GOP candidate, who’s facing Democratic incumbent U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin, tells The Spin. But he’d probably advise him to tone it down. Curran, who says he’s “all in” for Trump, said he thinks of his late mother and conservative seniors still living who are watching this and “want to see manners, they don’t like the interrupting.” Asked about the president’s decision not to denounce white supremacists and his comments from the podium for the extremist group Proud Boys to “stand down and stand by,” Curran said he didn’t know what that meant. “I think the majority of people that are conservative want nothing to do with that kind of organization. And really, I’m Catholic, so it’s not really a conservative or liberal thing. We (the church and its members) would never approve of people that act that way.” – LISA DONOVAN
https://www.chicagotribune.com/politics/ct-rahm-emanuel-chris-christie-trump-debate-proud-boys-comments-spin-20200930-qoggs5qf2jg2vfr2lg4t76et7e-story.html
— Indiana mail-in ballots postmarked by Election Day can be counted through Nov. 13, judge rules – ALEXANDRA KUKULKA
https://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/post-tribune/ct-ptb-judge-extendes-mail-ballot-deadline-st-1001-20200930-xp64gvvja5c6dixncy42mmrdvq-story.html

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— Itching to vote? More than 57,000 Illinois voters have already weighed in as requests for mail ballots top 2 million Chicago has reported 437,568 voters requesting mail ballots, while Cook County’s election officials recorded 354,032 ballot requests in the suburbs — the most for a county election agency in the state. – By Rachel Hinton
https://chicago.suntimes.com/politics/2020/9/30/21495630/vote-mail-illinois-voters-ballots-2-million-early-voting-election-day
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: A hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-hater says “Joe Biden to blustering Donald Trump at debate: ‘Will you shut up, man’ Trump hijacked this debate, but it doesn’t mean he won it.”
https://chicago.suntimes.com/columnists/2020/9/29/21494317/joe-biden-blustering-donald-trump-presidential-debate-shut-up-man
— Self-described ‘cautious’ Cook County pol tests positive for COVID-19: ‘I’m not a person who would touch doorknobs’ Commissioner Kevin Morrison and Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle appeared together last Wednesday at an event. A spokesman said Preckwinkle tested negative on Tuesday. – Rachel Hinton
https://chicago.suntimes.com/politics/2020/9/30/21496029/cook-county-commissioner-kevin-morrison-positive-covid-19-coronavirus-preckwinkle
— Presidential debate commission discusses muting candidate microphones after ‘out of control’ first debate One possibility among several being discussed is to give the moderator the ability to cut off the microphone of one of the debate participants while his opponent is talking, a source told the Associated Press.
https://chicago.suntimes.com/politics/2020/9/30/21495792/trump-biden-debate-commission-president-mute-microphones-off
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: A hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-haters say “Dear Wisconsin, you are so much better than Donald Trump.”
https://chicago.suntimes.com/2020/9/30/21495142/wisconsin-swing-state-2020-presidential-election-trump-biden-milwaukee-green-bay-politics-editorial

DAILY HERALD
— Voting lawsuits pile up across US as election approaches – AP
https://www.dailyherald.com/article/20200930/news/309309895/
— Libertarian candidate to join 6th District congressional debate
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20200930/libertarian-candidate-to-join-6th-district-congressional-debate
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: A hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-hater says “Here’s the reality behind Trump’s claims about mail voting.”
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20200930/heres-the-reality-behind-trumps-claims-about-mail-voting

DEKALB DAILY CHRONICLE
— Endorsement: Illinois State Representative, District 70: Jeff Keicher
https://www.daily-chronicle.com/2020/09/28/endorsement-illinois-state-representative-district-70-jeff-keicher/a54abxz/

NPR ILLINOIS
— Extremism Watchers Raise Concerns Over Trump Failing To Condemn White Supremacists – HANNAH ALLAM (DIERSEN: The more of the following that you are, the more that hate-filled, Trump-hating, Trump-haters call you an extremist and White supremacist: Trump supporter, conservative, patriotic, White, male, older, overweight/obese, Republican, Protestant, German American, non-poor, draft avoider, gun owners, and if your ancestors have been in America for a long time.)
https://www.nprillinois.org/post/extremism-watchers-raise-concerns-over-trump-failing-condemn-white-supremacists#stream/0

WSPY NEWS
— Republican State Senators Stewart and Syverson Critical of Shut Down Order – Ethan Kruger
http://www.wspynews.com/news/republican-state-senators-critical-of-shut-down-order/article_42bbe9a0-0332-11eb-9097-a7a54f86a1f4.html

ILLINOIS STATE BAR ASSOCIATION
— JUDICIAL EVALUATIONS
https://www.isba.org/sites/default/files/judicialevaluations/2020general/18circuit.pdf

DUPAGE JUDICIAL ETHICS
— JUDICIAL REVIEW
https://www.dupagejudicialethics.com/
(FROM THE POSTING: Judicial ethics are the critical norms and standards that bear on judges and affect such matters as independence, impartiality and the avoidance of impropriety. It is important to elect experienced, qualified and impartial judges in DuPage. After an in depth review, we have no choice but to advance the conversation around the lacking qualifications of many DuPage judicial candidates in 2020. Learn more below.)

ILLINOIS REVIEW
— ‘CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY’ IS JUST ANOTHER TERM FOR SOCIALISM
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2020/09/corporate-social-responsibility-is-just-another-term-for-socialism.html
— EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT AMY CONEY BARRETT
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2020/09/everything-you-need-to-know-about-amy-coney-barrett-1-1.html

CAPITOL FAX
— 2,273 new cases, 35 additional deaths, 1,632 in hospitals, 3.6 percent positivity rate, IDPH issues Halloween guidance
https://capitolfax.com/2020/09/30/2273-new-cases-35-additional-deaths-1632-in-hospitals-36-percent-positivity-rate-idph-issues-halloween-guidance/
— Money becoming a factor in Kilbride retention
https://capitolfax.com/2020/09/30/money-becoming-a-factor-in-kilbride-retention/
— Vote by mail applications top 2 million here
https://capitolfax.com/2020/09/30/vote-by-mail-applications-top-2-million-here/
— Syverson appears to claim state is “adjusting” positivity rate
https://capitolfax.com/2020/09/30/syverson-appears-to-claim-state-is-adjusting-positivity-rate/

PATRIOT POST
— Suburban ‘White Privilege’ Democrats The Biden/Harris yard signs sprouting up project much more than a political preference. – Mark Alexander
https://patriotpost.us/alexander/73836-suburban-white-privilege-democrats-2020-09-30

ASSOCIATED PRESS
— President Trump’s Coronavirus Remarks Weigh On Minds of Senior Voters – Tamara Lush
https://www.baynews9.com/fl/tampa/health/2020/09/25/president-trump-s-coronavirus-remarks-weigh-on-minds-of-senior-voters

NEW YORK TIMES
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: The more of the following that you are, the more that hate-filled, Trump-hating, Trump-haters call you a White supremacist: Trump supporter, conservative, patriotic, White, male, older, overweight/obese, Republican, Protestant, German American, non-poor, draft avoider, gun owners, and if your ancestors have been in America for a long time.
https://www.nytimes.com/live/2020/09/30/us/presidential-debate
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/09/30/us/elections/republicans-trump-white-supremacy.html

WASHINGTON POST
— Debate commission says it will change structure to ensure more ‘orderly discussion’ – John Wagner, Felicia Sonmez and Amy B Wang
https://www.washingtonpost.com/elections/2020/09/30/trump-biden-live-updates/
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-haters say “Trump incessantly interrupts and insults Biden as they spar in acrimonious first debate.”
https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/debate-trump-biden/2020/09/30/722499a8-0274-11eb-b7ed-141dd88560ea_story.html

WALL STREET JOURNAL
— The Wealth Gap Shrinks The three years before the pandemic saw big gains for lower earners. – Editorial
https://www.wsj.com/articles/the-wealth-gap-shrinks-11601420393
— The Left’s Unhealthy Interest in Amy Coney Barrett’s Adopted Kids Social science finds no evidence that being raised by white parents is harmful to black children. – Jason L. Riley
https://www.wsj.com/articles/the-lefts-unhealthy-interest-in-amy-coney-barretts-adopted-kids-11601418452

NEWSWEEK
— States Donating the Most to Donald Trump vs. Joe Biden – ANDREW LISA
https://www.newsweek.com/states-donating-most-donald-trump-vs-joe-biden-1533656
(FROM THE ARTICLE: #49. Illinois Total Illinois presidential campaign donations: $14.2 million (#6 highest among states) Presidential campaign donations per capita: $1.12 Donations to Donald Trump: $7 million (49.7% of all donations) Donations to Joe Biden: $7.1 million (50.3% of all donations) State fundraising advantage: Joe Biden (+$73,000) Despite being ahead in donations by only a small margin in Illinois, Biden shouldn’t have too hard a time competing there—the state voted for a Democrat in the past seven presidential contests in a row. With 20 electoral votes, it’s the biggest prize in the Midwest.)

September 26 Evening Edition

ABC7
— Trump picks conservative Amy Coney Barrett for Supreme Court – AP (DIERSEN: For Democrats, Libertarians, Greens, and RINOs, “conservative” is a pejorative term.)
https://abc7chicago.com/politics/trump-picks-conservative-amy-coney-barrett-for-supreme-court/6575998/
— A look at Judge Amy Coney Barrett’s opinions, votes, quotes – AP
https://abc7chicago.com/politics/a-look-at-judge-amy-coney-barretts-opinions-votes-quotes/6584060/
— Illinois COVID-19: IL reports 2,441 new coronavirus cases, 25 deaths 17 Illinois counties reach warning level
https://abc7chicago.com/health/il-reports-2441-new-covid-19-cases-25-deaths/6579556/
— University Park mayor condemns water company for allegedly delaying lead abatement. Aqua Illinois says situation is improving. (DIERSEN: I lived in University Park full-time 1972-1974 and part-time 1974-1976.)
https://abc7chicago.com/health/university-park-mayor-calls-for-swift-lead-abatement-in-water/6576887/

NBC5
— Trump Taps Conservative Amy Coney Barrett for Supreme Court She would be the sixth justice on the nine-member court to be appointed by a Republican president, and the third of Trump’s first term in office – Zeke Miller, Lisa Mascaro and Mary Clare Jalonick (DIERSEN: For Democrats, Libertarians, Greens, and RINOs, “conservative” is a pejorative term.)
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/chicago-politics/president-trump-expected-to-announce-amy-coney-barrett-as-supreme-court-pick-saturday/2345209/
— Illinois Democratic Senators React to President Trump’s Supreme Court Nominee Barrett would be the sixth justice on the nine-member court to be appointed by a Republican president, and the third of Trump’s first term in office
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/illinois-democratic-senators-react-to-president-trumps-supreme-court-nominee/2345287/

CBS2
— President Trump Names Chicago Federal Appeals Court Judge Amy Coney Barrett As Supreme Court Nominee
https://chicago.cbslocal.com/2020/09/26/president-trump-names-chicago-federal-appeals-court-judge-amy-coney-barrett-as-supreme-court-nominee/

FOX NEWS CHICAGO
— Trump nominates Amy Coney Barrett to Supreme Court – Kelly Taylor Hayes
https://www.fox32chicago.com/news/trump-nominates-amy-coney-barrett-to-supreme-court
— Voters’ poorly marked ovals could lead to contested ballots – AP
https://www.fox32chicago.com/news/voters-poorly-marked-ovals-could-lead-to-contested-ballots

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— Amy Coney Barrett for the U.S. Supreme Court – Editorial
https://www.chicagotribune.com/opinion/editorials/ct-editorial-army-coney-barrett-supreme-court-20200926-p62p4tverngpddvkrmcjlj72ve-story.html
— President Trump officially nominates Chicago federal judge and ex-Notre Dame law professor Amy Coney Barrett to Supreme Court, setting up a bitter confirmation confrontation in Senate – RICK PEARSON and JASON MEISNER
https://www.chicagotribune.com/politics/ct-amy-coney-barrett-trump-supreme-court-nomination-ginsburg-20200925-sro7jixc55gk7e5idsqokxuxg4-story.html
— From Notre Dame to Chicago’s 7th Circuit to Supreme Court nominee, Amy Coney Barrett poised to become Trump’s pick to succeed Ginsburg – JASON MEISNER and RICK PEARSON
https://www.chicagotribune.com/politics/ct-amy-coney-barrett-trump-supreme-court-nomination-ginsburg-20200925-sro7jixc55gk7e5idsqokxuxg4-story.html
— Illinois Sen. Dick Durbin says he doesn’t know if Amy Coney Barrett is qualified for Supreme Court – RICK PEARSON
https://www.chicagotribune.com/politics/ct-amy-coney-barrett-dick-durbin-trump-20200926-nlhjpp7z2nf4zdubs4jiykwhs4-story.html
— Duckworth to vote ‘no’ on Amy Coney Barrett’s Supreme Court nomination while Durbin says he doesn’t know if she’s qualified – RICK PEARSON
https://www.chicagotribune.com/politics/ct-amy-coney-barrett-dick-durbin-trump-20200926-nlhjpp7z2nf4zdubs4jiykwhs4-story.html

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— Hundreds gather to ‘say her name’ at Daley Center rally for Breonna Taylor About 300 people Saturday participated in a moment of silence in Daley Plaza. – Pat Nabong
https://chicago.suntimes.com/metro-state/2020/9/26/21457677/breonna-taylor-rally-daley-center-my-block-my-hood-my-city-jahmal-cole-niama-malachi

DAILY HERALD
— Breonna Taylor protests continue as Louisville under curfew – AP
https://www.dailyherald.com/article/20200926/news/309269895/

HERALD NEWS
— In Amy Coney Barrett, an Illinois judge, conservatives see the Supreme Court champion they’ve longed for – David G. Savage
https://herald-review.com/news/state-and-regional/in-amy-coney-barrett-an-illinois-judge-conservatives-see-the-supreme-court-champion-theyve-longed/article_4da83c50-ae5f-5754-ad01-5e8b4ada7158.html

ALTON TELEGRAPH
— Douglas statue comes down, but Lincoln had racist views, too – John O’Connor
https://www.thetelegraph.com/news/article/Douglas-statue-comes-down-but-Lincoln-had-racist-15599636.php

KANKAKEE DAILY JOURNAL
— When politics try to enter the judicial branch – Dennis Marek (DIERSEN: If you read the filings in Diersen v. GAO, you will conclude that the judges in that lawsuit concluded that Congress wants employers give preference to their employees who are Democrat, minority, younger, and/or veteran, that is, that Congress wants employers to discriminate against their employees who are Republican, White, male, older, and/or non-veteran.)
https://www.daily-journal.com/opinion/columnists/dennis-marek-when-politics-try-to-enter-the-judicial-branch/article_854c569e-fe21-11ea-a913-e7c85a585760.html

FOX ILLINOIS
— If Barrett joins, Supreme Court would have six Catholics – AP
https://foxillinois.com/news/nation-world/if-barrett-joins-supreme-court-would-have-six-catholics

MCHENRY COUNTY BLOG
— Keep America Great Parade and Rally in St. Charles Tomorrow
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/09/26/trumprally1/
— IL-14: Lauren Underwood Scrubs Alert 2020!
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/09/26/scrubs1/
Dems Move to Fear to Pass Tax Hike Constitutional Amendment
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/09/26/dems-move-to-fear-to-pass-tax-hike-constitutional-amendment/
— Text Arrives Supporting Judge David Gervais’ Campaign
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/09/26/text-arrives-supporting-judge-david-gervais-campaign/
— Sign Supporting Trump That Can Only Be Seen from the Sky
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/09/26/message-of-the-day-a-sign-79/
— Republican State Senates Present Ethics Proposal
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/09/25/republican-state-senates-present-ethics-proposal/
— IL-06/IL-14/IL-17: Digital Ad We’d Like to See for Illinois Candidates
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/09/25/savelandoflincoln1/

GOPUSA
— Video Emerges Of Joe Biden Calling U.S. Troops ‘Stupid Bastards’ During Speech
https://www.gopusa.com/?p=95457

BREITBART
— Springfield, Illinois Bishop Argues Against Morality of State-Imposed Lockdowns – THOMAS D. WILLIAMS, PH.D.
https://www.breitbart.com/health/2020/09/25/springfield-bishop-argues-against-morality-state-imposed-lockdowns/

THE HILL
— Study finds fewer than 1 in 10 Americans have had COVID-19 – REID WILSON
https://thehill.com/policy/healthcare/518420-study-finds-fewer-than-1-in-10-americans-have-had-covid-19

WASHINGTON POST
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Hate-filled conservative-hating conservative-haters say “Amy Coney Barrett, a disciple of Justice Scalia, is poised to push the Supreme Court further right.”
https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/barrett-supreme-court-trump/2020/09/26/20863794-feac-11ea-830c-a160b331ca62_story.html

U.S. NEWS & WORLD REPORT
— Amy Coney Barrett, Likely High Court Pick, Is Scalia’s Heir – AP
https://www.usnews.com/news/politics/articles/2020-09-26/amy-coney-barrett-likely-high-court-pick-is-scalias-heir

September 17 Morning Edition

ABC7
— OUTSTANDING: Chicago ‘Back the Blue’ rally in Jefferson Park draws hundreds of supporters – Liz Nagy
https://abc7chicago.com/jefferson-park-back-the-blue-rally-draws-hundreds-of-supporters-counter-protest/6427076/
— Mexican Independence Day celebration causes overnight traffic gridlock in Loop – Jessica D’Onofrio
https://abc7chicago.com/community-events/mexican-independence-day-celebrations-cause-downtown-gridlock/6428326/

NBC5
— OUTSTANDING: ‘Back the Blue’ Rally Takes Place on Chicago’s North Side
https://www.nbcchicago.com/top-videos-home/back-the-blue-rally-takes-place-on-chicagos-north-side/2340293/

CBS2
— Democrats, Republicans On House Committee Investigating Madigan Send Competing Letters To Feds On Limits For Hearings
https://chicago.cbslocal.com/2020/09/16/democrats-republicans-on-house-committee-investigating-madigan-send-competing-letters-to-feds-on-limits-for-hearings/

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— Big Ten battlegrounds: With football reversal, will Trump score with Midwest voters? – AP
https://www.chicagotribune.com/election-2020/ct-ben-ten-football-politics-20200917-5geriibjinfx7dbjup37pkmxny-story.html
— If the little things get to you, then you’re probably a voter – JOHN KASS
https://www.chicagotribune.com/columns/john-kass/ct-politics-little-things-kass-20200917-gtsqoxxf45e63f6ew25yiepi5q-story.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: A hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-hater says “Republicans adopt ‘herd mentality’ to Trump’s dangerous rigged-election rhetoric by staying silent.”
https://www.chicagotribune.com/columns/rex-huppke/ct-trump-rigged-election-ballots-mail-fraud-election-biden-huppke-20200916-c5la6itxnjcznekfznc3vwwl2q-story.html

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— After Dems try to oust Smollett judge, Cook County judges forego long-established group donation to party In a rare display of political independence at election time, judges voted 42-13 against donating to the party’s get-out-the-vote efforts as they typically would. – Mark Brown
https://chicago.suntimes.com/news/2020/9/16/21441014/retention-judges-cook-county-democratic-party-michael-toomin-jussie-smollett-kim-foxx-election

DAILY HERALD
— Endorsement: McLaughlin for state House Dist. 52
https://www.dailyherald.com/discuss/20200917/endorsement-mclaughlin-for-state-house-dist-52
— Endorsement: Weber for Illinois House Dist. 64
https://www.dailyherald.com/discuss/20200917/endorsement-weber-for-illinois-house-dist-64
— League of Women Voters announces candidate forums
https://www.dailyherald.com/submitted/20200916/league-of-women-voters-announces-candidate-forums
— Tommy Hanson: Candidate profile
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20200917/tommy-hanson-candidate-profile

WBEZ
— The Government Is Protecting Renters, But Who Is Looking Out For The Landlords? Experts say new rules like eviction moratoriums could lead to a surge in foreclosures down the road. – Michael Puente
https://www.wbez.org/stories/the-government-is-protecting-renters-but-who-is-looking-out-for-small-landlords/f635eda0-fda0-4c44-b009-93c6d49343eb

QUAD CITIES ONLINE
— Vote against retaining Kilbride – Ray LaHood
https://qconline.com/opinion/columnists/column-vote-against-retaining-kilbride/article_1bb6ca5a-d3ac-5a87-ac28-41be9d7c4133.html

HERALD NEWS
— Will County officials talk potential of undertaking ‘disparity study’ Study could broadly assess procedures on hiring, contracts, more – ALEX ORTIZ (DIERSEN: GAO hired me in 1980 because it could not find a qualified Democrat, minority, female, younger person, or veteran who would take the job. IRS hired me in 1971 because it could not find a qualified Democrat, minority, female, or veteran who would take the job. The Post Office hired me in 1966 because it could not find a qualified Democrat, minority, female, or veteran who would take the job.)
https://www.theherald-news.com/2020/09/15/will-county-officials-talk-potential-of-undertaking-disparity-study/ab2scrl/

CHICAGO NOW
— Illinois and Cook County still ain’t ready for reform. Neither is Chicago – Dennis Byrne
http://www.chicagonow.com/dennis-byrnes-barbershop/2020/09/illinois-and-cook-county-still-aint-ready-for-reform-neither-is-chicago/

CAPITOL FAX
— Chairman Welch sends own letter to US Attorney Lausch, claims Republicans want to use the investigative committee “as a political stunt”
https://capitolfax.com/2020/09/16/chairman-welch-sends-own-letter-to-us-attorney-lausch-claims-republicans-want-to-use-the-investigative-committee-as-a-political-stunt/
— Gash calls local GOP claim “baseless, wacky and unhinged”
https://capitolfax.com/2020/09/17/gash-calls-local-gop-claim-baseless-wacky-and-unhinged/

WASHINGTON TIMES
— Biden can’t count on Catholic vote as traditionalists swing to Trump – Valerie Richardson
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2020/sep/16/joe-biden-cant-count-catholic-vote-traditionalists/

WASHINGTON EXAMINER
— Why Trump’s silent majority isn’t speaking up – Hugo Gurdon
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/opinion/why-trumps-silent-majority-isnt-speaking-up

GOPUSA
— 300 And Counting: Push By Feds To Arrest Rioters In US Protests
https://www.gopusa.com/?p=95059
— ‘I’m Not Leaving’ The Job, Detroit Police Chief James Craig Says (DIERSEN: I can always ask myself, what would have happened in 1997, when I was 49 years old, if I had not succumbed to my Democrat GAO superiors
https://www.gopusa.com/?p=95045

AMERICAN GREATNESS
— Enter at Your Own Risk: Bill de Blasio’s America Americans are getting a taste of the anti-police rhetoric New Yorkers have suffered for years, and they’re not on board. – Jessica Anderson
https://amgreatness.com/2020/09/16/enter-at-your-own-risk-bill-de-blasios-america/

BREITBART
— Amnesty Groups Demand Bailout for Cities, States that Rely on Illegal Migrants – NEIL MUNRO
https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2020/09/16/amnesty-groups-demand-bailout-for-cities-states-that-rely-on-illegal-migrants/

DAILY CALLER
— Wealthy DC Suburb Refused To Hold Over 900 Criminal Illegal Aliens For ICE – JAKE DIMA
https://dailycaller.com/2020/09/16/fairfax-virginia-ice-detainers-criminal-illegal-immigrants-deport/

NEWSMAX
— Nasty Media Support Renders Biden Undeserving of a Win – Conrad Black
https://www.newsmax.com/conradblack/hamilton-jefferson-roosevelt/2020/09/16/id/987273/

LIFE SITE NEWS
— Democrat Congressman Sean Casten Slams Trump Supporters as “Racist” and “Loony” – PETER HASSON
https://www.lifenews.com/2020/09/17/democrat-congressman-slams-trump-supporters-as-racist-and-loony/

PATRIOT POST
— Facebook Attaches an Asterisk to Free Speech – Tony Perkins
https://patriotpost.us/opinion/73506-facebook-attaches-an-asterisk-to-free-speech-2020-09-17

COLLEGE FIX
— The new Iron Curtain: Colleges use legal innovations to punish dissent and purge academic heretics – STEPHEN BASKERVILLE
https://www.thecollegefix.com/the-new-iron-curtain-colleges-use-legal-innovations-to-punish-dissent-and-purge-academic-heretics/

REAL CLEAR POLITICS
— Trump On Possible Election Night Rioting: “We Will Put It Down Very, Very Quickly” – Ian Schwartz
https://www.realclearpolitics.com/video/2020/09/16/trump_on_possible_election_night_rioting_we_will_put_it_down_very_very_quickly.html

EPOCH TIMES
— More Than 349,000 Dead Registrants Remain on Voter Rolls, Report Finds – IVAN PENTCHOUKOV
https://www.theepochtimes.com/more-than-349000-dead-registrants-remain-on-voter-rolls-report-finds_3502704.html

NEW YORK TIMES
— Stop Expecting Life to Go Back to Normal Next Year Americans will need to take pandemic precautions well into 2021 — yes, even after a vaccine arrives. – Aaron E. Carroll
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/09/15/opinion/coronavirus-precautions.html

NEW YORK POST
— Over 400 Michigan overseas ballots printed with wrong Trump running mate – Tamar Lapin
https://nypost.com/2020/09/16/michigan-overseas-ballots-printed-with-wrong-trump-running-mate/

USA TODAY
— ‘There’s not a comparable year’: Homicides are up 52% in Chicago amid COVID-19, with majority involving people of color – Grace Hauck
https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2020/09/17/chicago-covid-shootings-homicides-surge-affecting-people-color/5804396002/

WALL STREET JOURNAL
— Democrat Madness Political insanity can be defined as refusing to admit the reality of destructive violence. – Daniel Henninger
https://www.wsj.com/articles/democrat-madness-11600296765
— Homicide Stats Show ‘Minneapolis Effect’ In cities across the U.S., the shooting started when antipolice protests led officers to pull back. – Paul Cassell
https://www.wsj.com/articles/homicide-stats-show-minneapolis-effect-11600296843

BLOOMBERG
— Barr Says ‘Black Lives Matter’ Doesn’t Care About Black Lives Attorney general says movement just wants political ‘props’ ‘Small number of Blacks were killed by police,’ Barr says – Chris Strohm
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2020-09-17/barr-says-black-lives-matter-doesn-t-care-about-black-lives

FORBES
— Federal Reserve Says It Will Keep Interest Rates Near Zero Until 2023 – Sergei Klebnikov (DIERSEN: This helps borrowers and harms retirees.)
https://www.forbes.com/sites/sergeiklebnikov/2020/09/16/federal-reserve-says-it-will-keep-interest-rates-near-zero-until-2023/#6aa67c53798d

LAW 360
— Microsoft Cuts $3M Deal To End Feds’ Hiring Probe (DIERSEN: In 1971, when I was 22 years old, Oldsmobile withdrew a job offer that I had accepted saying that it had just agreed to stop hiring Whites to settle an EEOC complaint. Firestone Stores fired me because I had sought and accepted that offer. The aforesaid directly resulted in my accepting a job offer from IRS.)
https://www.law360.com/employment/articles/1310740

September 2 Evening Edition

ABC7
— Joe Biden heading to Kenosha following President Trump’s visit in wake of Jacob Blake shooting
https://abc7chicago.com/politics/joe-biden-announces-trip-to-kenosha-following-trumps-visit/6401467/
— Presidential debate schedule in Biden-Trump 2020 election released First debate for Joe Biden, President Trump in Cleveland; Mike Pence, Kamala Harris go head-to-head in Salt Lake City
https://abc7chicago.com/politics/2020-presidential-vp-debate-schedules-released/6392654/
— Illinois COVID-19: 2,128 new coronavirus cases, 27 deaths reported; Metro East restrictions in effect – Michelle Gallardo
https://abc7chicago.com/health/il-reports-2128-new-covid-19-cases-/6400877/

NBC5
— Special House Committee Formed to Investigate Madigan and ComEd; Powerful Speaker Unleashes on Republicans – Shelby Bremer
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/chicago-politics/special-house-committee-formed-to-investigate-madigan-and-comed-powerful-speaker-unleashes-on-republicans/2333098/

CBS2
— Illinois House Forms Special Investigative Committee To Probe Speaker Mike Madigan’s Role In ComEd Scandal
https://chicago.cbslocal.com/2020/09/02/illinois-republicans-seek-investigative-panel-on-house-speaker-madigan/

WGN TV
— Old Navy to pay employees to work the polls on Election Day
https://wgntv.com/news/old-navy-to-pay-employees-to-work-the-polls-on-election-day/

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: A hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-hater says “Joe Biden’s familiar straight talk faces Donald Trump’s doublespeak.”
https://www.chicagotribune.com/columns/clarence-page/ct-column-biden-kenosha-trump-page-20200901-2bblhshqjjenzgi2l64e55k434-story.html
— Coronavirus in Illinois updates: 2,128 new known COVID-19 cases and 27 additional deaths reported as Pritzker announces further crack down on Metro East region near St. Louis
https://www.chicagotribune.com/coronavirus/ct-covid-19-pandemic-chicago-illinois-news-20200902-2hs46b4jb5dajb5od5l6ce6xbm-story.html
— Naperville City Council approves adding a diversity and inclusion manager position to city staff – ERIN HEGARTY (DIERSEN: Diversity and Inclusion managers are always under tremendous pressure to get rid of employees who are Republican, White, male, and/or older.)
https://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/naperville-sun/ct-nvs-diversity-inclusion-manager-housing-position-st-20200902-efe5dkoshvh6dl4t43mi5as77m-story.html
— Federal Reserve survey finds widespread pessimism about US economic future – AP
https://www.chicagotribune.com/business/ct-biz-coronairus-pandemic-us-economy-forecast-20200902-n6uh7hitlrfdnl6wvgiswjlf7q-story.html
— ‘Irresponsible and dangerous’ partying by some students leads University of Illinois to crack down on social activity and warn of suspensions as campus COVID-19 cases near 800 – ELYSSA CHERNEY
https://www.chicagotribune.com/coronavirus/ct-covid-19-university-of-illinois-crackdown-social-gatherings-20200902-tyu6hzqilzenfndlrabbrbofqi-story.html
— When Oak Park’s mayor isn’t liberal enough for destructive protesters – EDITORIAL
https://www.chicagotribune.com/opinion/editorials/ct-edit-oak-park-mayor-vandalism-20200902-ixtok5wzcjfgjn6vqz2ndb43vm-story.html

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— Watch our live interview with the nominees for Illinois’ 14th District Congressional seat U.S. Rep. Lauren Underwood and state Sen. Jim Oberweis will be interviewed by the Editorial Board at 10 a.m. Thursday. – Editorial Board
https://chicago.suntimes.com/politics/2020/9/2/21418916/lauren-underwood-jim-oberweis-congress-14th-district-illinois-live-video-editorial-board-interview
— Church sign burned, Black Lives Matter signs vandalized in Wheaton Photos posted by Hope Presbyterian Church pastor Rev. Jay Moses showed burn damage to a sign that includes the church’s name and a rainbow flag. – Luke Wilusz
https://chicago.suntimes.com/crime/2020/9/2/21418708/wheaton-hope-presbyterian-church-black-lives-matter-signs-vandalized-washington-jay-moses
— Cost to deploy 1,200 National Guard members in city for 4 months: $54 million Even if Chicago could afford that price tag, it first would have to exhaust all other resources at its disposal, including assistance from Cook County, suburban police departments and the Illinois State Police. – Fran Spielman
https://chicago.suntimes.com/city-hall/2020/9/2/21418991/chicago-protests-looting-illinois-national-guard-police-for-4-month-deployment
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: DISGUSTING, TRAGIC: Pot pushers push pot.
https://chicago.suntimes.com/cannabis/2020/9/2/21418825/jim-belushi-blues-brothers-weed-pot-cannabis-marijuana-old-orchard-greenhouse

DAILY HERALD
— 6th District Congressional candidate forum Sept. 21
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20200902/6th-district-congressional-candidate-forum-sept-21
— Oberweis, Underwood spar in online candidate forum – Russell Lissau
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20200901/oberweis-underwood-spar-in-online-candidate-forum

CRAIN’S CHICAGO BUSINESS
— Illinois Republicans request panel to probe Madigan, ComEd A special investigative committee with the power to overturn election results or expel a member has only been called twice in the last 20 years. One is being formed now to investigate the House speaker and the utility. – A.D. QUIG
https://www.chicagobusiness.com/government/illinois-republicans-request-panel-probe-madigan-comed

ILLINOIS REVIEW
— AMERICA IS IN A CLASS WAR, NOT RACE WAR
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2020/09/america-is-in-a-class-war-not-race-war.html
— AS SPORTS MEDIA CHEERS ON ATHLETE BOYCOTTS, FANS WILL WALK AWAY
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2020/09/as-sports-media-cheers-on-athlete-boycotts-fans-will-walk-away.html

CAPITOL FAX
— UIUC blames “a few irresponsible students” for completely predictable behavior, orders undergrad restrictions
https://capitolfax.com/2020/09/02/uiuc-blames-a-few-irresponsible-students-students-for-completely-predictable-behavior-orders-undergrad-restrictions/
— Pritzker responds *** Republicans use Madigan’s rules against him to form special investigative committee – Madigan calls it a “political stunt” to distract from Trump – Majority committee vote needed to advance
https://capitolfax.com/2020/09/02/republicans-use-madigans-rules-against-him-to-form-special-investigative-committee-madigan-calls-it-a-political-stunt-to-distract-from-trump-majority-committee-vote-needed-to-advance/

FOX NEWS
— Trump administration wants to end race-based trainings for federal employees, official claims The trainings focus on ways that white people can help to end systemic racism – Sam Dorman
https://www.foxnews.com/politics/trump-admin-trainings-racism
— Trump Jr. bashes Dems over claim riots are president’s fault: ‘Joe Biden voters are burning down their cities’ ‘Imagine wearing a MAGA hat in Portland,’ Trump Jr. tells ‘The Ingraham Angle.’ – Charles Creitz
https://www.foxnews.com/politics/trump-jr-bashes-claim-riots-presidents-fault

BLAZE
–President Trump should read Black Lives Matter the Riot Act – and the Insurrection Act – Daniel Horowitz
https://www.theblaze.com/op-ed/horowitz-trump-should-read-black-lives-matter-riot-act-insurrection-act

PJ MEDIA
— D.C. Mayor Considers Removing Washington Monument, Jefferson Memorial – TYLER O’NEIL
https://pjmedia.com/news-and-politics/tyler-o-neil/2020/09/01/d-c-mayor-considers-removing-washington-monument-jefferson-memorial-n876816

ONE AMERICA NEWS NETWORK
— VIDEO: Unrest to the Suburbs with Jeanne Ives
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RjeIwJUQSSw

PATRIOT POST
— Chicago’s Bloody 2020 Some 500 people have been murdered already this year as violence spikes. – Nate Jackson
https://patriotpost.us/articles/73157-chicagos-bloody-2020-2020-09-02

THE HILL
— End the violent ‘protests’ now — you’re only ensuring Trump’s reelection – MARIK VON RENNENKAMPFF
https://thehill.com/opinion/campaign/514683-end-the-violent-protests-now-youre-only-ensuring-trumps-reelection
— Facebook removes GOP lawmaker’s post for inciting violence – CRISTINA MARCOS
https://thehill.com/homenews/house/514814-facebook-removes-gop-lawmakers-post-for-inciting-violence

WASHINGTON POST
— U.S. government debt will nearly equal the size of the entire economy for first time since World War II, CBO finds Report comes after huge increase in the deficit this year as government attempted to limit coronavirus fallout – Jeff Stein
https://www.washingtonpost.com/us-policy/2020/09/02/government-debt-economy-coronavirus/

USA TODAY
— Ford wants to cut 1,400 salaried jobs in U.S.: Who is targeted – Phoebe Wall Howard (DIERSEN: To deal with major Republican-led budget cuts during the mid-1990s, the Democrats who ran GAO targeted their employees who were Republican, White, male, and/or non-veteran who they had not promoted to GS-13 (currently $101,176) by age 25, GS-14 (currently $119,559) by age 30, GS-15 (currently $140,634) by age 35, and Senior Executive Service (currently $170,800) by age 40. Extremely few GAO employees make the aforesaid promotion deadlines. It is called up-or-out, political discrimination, reverse discrimination, and age discrimination.)
https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/cars/2020/09/02/ford-jobs-retirement-program-workers/5692148002/

FORBES
— A Checklist For Sustaining Diversity And Inclusion In Your Organization During A Pandemic – Nish Parikh (DIERSEN: Diversity and Inclusion managers are always under tremendous pressure to get rid of employees who are Republican, White, male, and/or older.)
https://www.forbes.com/sites/forbeshumanresourcescouncil/2020/09/02/a-checklist-for-sustaining-diversity-and-inclusion-in-your-organization-during-a-pandemic/

NEW YORK MAGAZINE
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Ever-increasingly, hate-filled Republican-hating Republican-haters promote hatred against Whites.
https://nymag.com/intelligencer/2020/09/many-gop-voters-value-whiteness-more-than-democracy-study.html

NEW YORKER
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Ever-increasingly, hate-filled White Christian-hating White Christian-haters promote hatred against White Christians.
https://www.newyorker.com/books/under-review/american-christianitys-white-supremacy-problem

August 26 Evening Edition

ABC7
— RNC 2020: Expect Mike Pence, Kellyanne Conway and protest pushback on night 3 of Republican convention Vice President Mike Pence will deliver the marquee speech Wednesday night at the Republican convention. Karen Pence will also speak. – AP
https://abc7chicago.com/politics/rnc-night-3-expect-pence-conway-and-protest-pushback/6390180/
— Jacob Blake Shooting: Wisconsin officials name Kenosha officer who shot Blake Antioch teen Kyle Rittenhouse in custody after 3 shot, 2 fatally at protest after Blake’s shooting – Diane Pathieu, Cate Cauguiran and Chuck Goudie
https://abc7chicago.com/wisconsin-officials-name-officer-who-shot-jacob-blake/6389441/
— ‘No coordinated national voter fraud effort during a major election’: FBI – LUKE BARR (DIERSEN: According to the DuPage County Election Division, of the 112,037 requests for mail-in ballots that it has received so far: 55,670 (50%) were received from registered Democrats; 35,513 (31%) from Independents; and 20,854 (19%) from registered Republicans.)
https://abc7chicago.com/politics/no-coordinated-national-voter-fraud-effort-during-a-major-election-fbi/6390193/

NBC5
— RNC Night 3: Pences, Conway to Speak
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/politics/rnc-night-3-live-coverage/2329193/
— Wisconsin DOJ Reveals New Details Surrounding Jacob Blake’s Shooting by Kenosha Police The details are some of the first to be released on the moments leading up to the police shooting of Jacob Blake in Kenosha, which has become the center of demonstrations and sparked nationwide calls for justice.
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/wisconsin-doj-reveals-new-details-surrounding-jacob-blakes-shooting-by-kenosha-police/2329213/

WTTW
— State Sen. Bill Brady on Unrest, COVID-19, Mail-in Voting and RNC – Marissa Nelson
https://news.wttw.com/2020/08/26/state-sen-bill-brady-unrest-covid-19-mail-voting-and-rnc

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— Chicago FOP president says he’s heading to White House for President Trump’s GOP nomination acceptance speech – LISA DONOVAN
https://www.chicagotribune.com/politics/ct-fop-president-catanzara-to-attend-trump-speech-white-house-20200826-ci6kylykj5g5xaifbnddc7ihcq-story.html
— ‘I’ve never had to think about my own safety in this way before’: Shaken by summer looting in affluent neighborhoods, some Chicagoans are moving away. – CHRISTEN A. JOHNSON
https://www.chicagotribune.com/real-estate/ct-re-moving-looting-riots-protests-0826-20200826-ps432obfcbg3jhcinoyn4izbwq-story.html
— NBA, WNBA and MLB games called off as players boycott in response to Kenosha police shooting of Jacob Blake – AP
https://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/breaking/ct-milwaukee-bucks-protest-jacob-blake-20200826-gsgim3ogujcapnttgmyztknpny-story.html
— Coronavirus in Illinois updates: 2,157 new known COVID-19 cases and 37 additional deaths reported, the highest number of fatalities in the state since the beginning of July
https://www.chicagotribune.com/coronavirus/ct-covid-19-pandemic-chicago-illinois-news-20200826-ituwpezeqvdlxkd37tbsruylsu-story.html
— ‘There’s been an awful lot of partying’: Northwestern University asks Evanston residents to report students who ignore COVID-19 precautions in off-campus gatherings – ELYSSA CHERNEY
https://www.chicagotribune.com/coronavirus/ct-covid-19-illinois-northwestern-university-evanston-campus-20200826-2melgcdbzjcfroazs7qzo4cu6a-story.html
— Chaos in Kenosha: Will our civil war ever end? – ROBERT C. KOEHLER (DIERSEN: Ever-increasingly, since the Civil War, Democrats shout at Blacks a) that Republicans have caused all the problems that Blacks have had, b) that Republicans are causing all the problems that Blacks are having, and c) that Republicans will forever cause all the problems that Blacks will have.)
https://www.chicagotribune.com/opinion/commentary/ct-opinion-kenosha-wisconsin-unrest-violence-shooting-20200826-m3e7zcqg7faxxou2xhqywmsobe-story.html

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— Watch the 2020 Republican National Convention live The GOP convention is a crucial moment for Trump, who aims to recast the story of his presidency and present the election as a choice between his vision for America’s future and the one presented by Democratic nominee Joe Biden.
https://chicago.suntimes.com/elections/2020/8/24/21399574/watch-live-2020-republican-national-convention
— Antioch teen arrested in fatal shooting during protests in Kenosha Three people were shot, two fatally, during a third night of civil unrest after police shot Jacob Blake. – Mitch Dudek and Tom Schuba
https://chicago.suntimes.com/2020/8/26/21402877/kyle-rittenhouse-kenosha-shooting-arrest-antioch-jacob-blake
— How Illinois finances fell apart — and how we can set them right Politicians promised to deliver on perks that were too good to be true. And they promised that skimming more tax revenue from the people of Illinois could make the numbers work. It has not worked. – Adam Schuster
https://chicago.suntimes.com/2020/8/26/21402853/illinois-public-finances-debt-speaker-madigan-pension-debt-illinois-policy-institute
— CPS board votes to keep police in schools Chicago Police officers will remain in 55 Chicago Public Schools despite fierce protests from students and activists. – Nader Issa
https://chicago.suntimes.com/2020/8/26/21402246/school-police-officers-cps-public-schools-cops
— Right to bare faces? No matter what Trump and supporters do, Illinois Republicans say masks are ‘right thing to do’ Whether President Trump speaks to a sea of masks — or bare faces — on Thursday, Illinois GOP leaders expect facial coverings to remain a top campaign issue. – Rachel Hinton
https://chicago.suntimes.com/2020/8/26/21403343/mask-face-covering-trump-speech-illinois-republicans-campaign-republican-national-convention

DAILY HERALD
— LaPlante appointed to challenge Elliott for DuPage board seat – Katlyn Smith
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20200826/laplante-appointed-to-challenge-elliott-for-dupage-board-seat
— DuPage program to help schools with remote learning
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20200826/dupage-program-to-help-schools-with-remote-learning

WBBM
— Republican Oberweis: Voters Will Vote For Or Against Trump, Biden Irrelevant – CRAIG DELLIMORE
https://wbbm780.radio.com/articles/republican-oberweis-voters-will-vote-for-or-against-trump

BADGER HERALD
— Madison: Elected officials join Black Lives Matter protest on third night since shooting of Jacob Blake Youth-led protest demands institutional change, community control – MARY MAGNUSON
https://badgerherald.com/news/2020/08/26/elected-officials-join-black-lives-matter-protest-on-third-night-since-shooting-of-jacob-blake/

QUAD CITIES ONLINE
— Floyd’s death sparks new activism among communities of color – Gregory Bull
https://qconline.com/news/national/floyd-s-death-sparks-new-activism-among-communities-of-color/image_51dd2016-7368-5661-a740-073e514b0d14.html
(FROM THE ARTICLE: Frank Xu stands for a portrait Friday, Aug. 21, 2020, in San Diego. Xu is working to defeat an affirmative action measure on the California ballot that supporters say is essential to dismantling decades of systemic racism. Xu sees affirmative action as an attack on their children, a policy allowing competitive schools to reject high-testing Asian students in favor of African Americans and Latinos.)

THE X RADIO
— Effingham: Local Republicans to Gather on Final Night of GOP Convention – Greg Sapp
http://www.thexradio.com/news/78-local-news/46118-local-republicans-to-gather-on-final-night-of-gop-convention

KANE COUNTY CONNECTS
— 4 REFERENDUMS SO FAR ON NOV. 3 BALLOT — INCLUDING STATEWIDE GRADUATED INCOME TAX AMENDMENT
https://kanecountyconnects.com/2020/08/4-referendums-so-far-on-nov-3-ballot-including-statewide-graduated-income-tax-amendment/

ILLINOIS REVIEW
— ANTIOCH, ILLINOIS POLICE DEALING WITH VIOLENCE THREATS AFTER 17 YEAR OLD ACCUSED KILLER IS ARRESTED
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2020/08/antioch-illinois-police-dealing-with-violence-threats-after-17-year-old-accused-killer-is-arrested-.html
— BLACK REPUBLICANS DISCUSS HOW TO ATTRACT MORE FROM THEIR COMMUNITY TO THE GOP
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2020/08/black-republicans-discuss-how-to-attract-more-from-their-community-to-the-gop.html

CAPITOL FAX
— Ives complains that Casten’s remarks have “received little to no media scrutiny”
https://capitolfax.com/2020/08/26/ives-complains-that-castens-remarks-have-received-little-to-no-media-scrutiny/
— Republicans may hold own hearings on COVID-19 response
https://capitolfax.com/2020/08/26/republicans-may-hold-own-hearings-on-covid-19-response/
— AG’s office is currently dealing with 25 COVID-related lawsuits
https://capitolfax.com/2020/08/26/ags-office-is-currently-dealing-with-25-covid-related-lawsuits/
— 2,157 new cases, 37 additional deaths, 1,573 people in the hospital, 4.0 percent positivity rate
https://capitolfax.com/2020/08/26/2157-new-cases-37-additional-deaths-1573-people-in-the-hospital-40-percent-positivity-rate/
— Republicans launch new African-American “working group” during convention week
https://capitolfax.com/2020/08/26/republicans-launch-new-african-american-working-group-during-convention-week/

WASHINGTON EXAMINER
— Republicans will benefit from the Left’s evil ‘cancel culture’ – Quin Hillyer
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/opinion/republicans-will-benefit-from-the-lefts-evil-cancel-culture
— Trump calls for drug tests before Biden debate – Byron York
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/trump-calls-for-drug-tests-before-biden-debate

BREITBART
— Ending the Cultural Revolution Must Be a GOP Priority – ALLUM BOKHARI
https://www.breitbart.com/tech/2020/08/26/bokhari-ending-the-cultural-revolution-must-be-a-gop-priority/
— Kamala Harris Has Yet to Condemn Deadly Kenosha Riots Personally – JOEL B. POLLAK
https://www.breitbart.com/2020-election/2020/08/26/night-3-joe-biden-kamala-harris-have-yet-to-condemn-deadly-kenosha-riots-personally/
— Investor: Safety Driving Hundreds of Thousands of People from U.S. Cities to Suburbs – PENNY STARR
https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2020/08/26/investor-safety-driving-hundreds-of-thousands-of-people-from-u-s-cities-to-suburbs/
— Bette Midler Gets Hammered After Calling Melania Trump an ‘Illegal Alien’ Who ‘Can’t Speak English’ – KRISTINA WONG
https://www.breitbart.com/entertainment/2020/08/26/bette-midler-gets-hammered-after-calling-melania-trump-an-illegal-alien-who-cant-speak-english/

DAILY CALLER
— Democratic Rep Sean Casten Claims Gun Ownership Is Linked To ‘Having Small Genitals’ – PETER HASSON
https://dailycaller.com/2020/08/26/sean-casten-illinois-gun-ownership-genital-size/

DAILY SIGNAL
— Black Lives Matter Suppresses the Truth About Poverty – Star Parker
https://www.dailysignal.com/2020/08/26/black-lives-matter-suppresses-the-truth-about-poverty/

NEWS BUSTERS
— New York Times Smears Nicholas Sandmann, Trump With Racist Canards – Clay Waters
https://www.newsbusters.org/blogs/nb/clay-waters/2020/08/26/new-york-times-smears-nicholas-sandmann-trump-racist-canards

EPOCH TIMES
— To End Kenosha, Democrats Must Stop Infantilizing Black People – ROGER L. SIMON
https://www.theepochtimes.com/to-end-kenosha-democrats-must-stop-infantilizing-black-people_3477036.html

THE HILL
— Trump says he’s sending federal assistance to address Wisconsin protests – BRETT SAMUELS
https://thehill.com/homenews/administration/513777-trump-says-hes-sending-federal-assistance-to-address-wisconsin

UPI
— Veterans more likely to leave federal jobs over lack of satisfaction – Ed Adamczyk (DIERSEN: GAO hired me in 1980 because it could not find a qualified Democrat, minority, female, younger person, or veteran who would take the job. IRS hired me in 1971 because it could not find a qualified Democrat, minority, female, or veteran who would take the job. The Post Office hired me in 1966 because it could not find a qualified Democrat, minority, female, or veteran who would take the job.)
https://www.upi.com/Defense-News/2020/08/26/Report-Veterans-more-likely-to-leave-federal-jobs-over-lack-of-satisfaction/7411598460414/

NEW YORK TIMES
— How Chaos in Kenosha Is Already Swaying Some Voters in Wisconsin As residents see fires and looting, some worry that local Democratic leaders are failing to keep control of the situation. – Sabrina Tavernise and Ellen Almer Durston
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/08/26/us/kenosha-wisconsin-trump.html

WASHINGTON POST
— NBA playoffs come to halt: Games postponed as players protest social injustice – Ben Golliver
https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/2020/08/26/bucks-boycott-nba-playoff-game/

NPR
— There’s No Evidence Supporting Trump’s Mail Ballot Warnings, FBI Says – MILES PARKS (DIERSEN: According to the DuPage County Election Division, of the 112,037 requests for mail-in ballots that it has received so far: 55,670 (50%) were received from registered Democrats; 35,513 (31%) from Independents; and 20,854 (19%) from registered Republicans.)
https://www.npr.org/2020/08/26/906262573/theres-no-evidence-supporting-trump-s-mail-ballot-warnings-fbi-says

FED WEEK
— EEOC Explains National Origin Discrimination Policies in Federal Workforce
https://www.fedweek.com/issue-briefs/eeoc-explains-national-origin-discrimination-policies-in-federal-workforce/

AXIOS
— Republican convention speakers target the media – Sara Fischer
https://www.axios.com/republican-convention-speakers-target-media-82e3dfbb-a3de-42d4-945b-6c46f5880f2b.html

August 21 Evening Edition

ABC7
— COVID 19 Illinois: IL reports 2,208 new coronavirus cases, 24 deaths Young Will County residents make up most COVID-19 cases, health department says
https://abc7chicago.com/health/illinois-reports-2208-new-covid-19-cases-24-deaths/6382101/

NBC5
— Tense Emergency Chicago City Council Meeting Sends National Guard Resolution to Committee In a tense and at times heated meeting, city aldermen voted to instead send the resolution to a committee before consideration by the full council
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/chicago-politics/tense-emergency-chicago-city-council-meeting-sends-national-guard-resolution-to-committee/2326453/
— DeJoy ‘Highly Confident’ Ballots Will Be Delivered on Time, But Details No Plan DeJoy also told senators he has zero plans to restore blue mailboxes and sorting equipment that have been removed, saying they are “not needed” – Lisa Mascaro and Anthony Izaguirre
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/national-international/postmaster-to-testify-before-senate-amid-uproar-over-mail/2326045/

WGN TV
— Mayor, aldermen disagree on whether or not to bring in Illinois National Guard – Julian Crews
https://wgntv.com/news/chicago-alderman-debate-bringing-in-illinois-national-guard/

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— Illinois Democrats resurrect Bruce Rauner to counter attacks on House Speaker Michael Madigan, party leadership – RICK PEARSON and BILL RUTHHART
https://www.chicagotribune.com/politics/ct-illinois-dnc-delegation-review-20200821-3o7vacqnpnc7bjx3yicspronxe-story.html
— Coronavirus in Illinois updates: 2,208 new known COVID-19 cases and 24 more deaths reported as state puts 20 counties on warning list
https://www.chicagotribune.com/coronavirus/ct-covid-19-pandemic-chicago-illinois-news-20200821-wtbzpxjx4ja25ndq2lxllkozdu-story.html
— Chicago postal unions rally in front of Bronzeville post office to attack Trump, postmaster general for mail delays – ALICE YIN
https://www.chicagotribune.com/news/breaking/ct-us-postal-service-protest-louis-dejoy-20200821-kw7bsrvl7jgdvc4ad55k3zgehy-story.html

SUN-TIMES
— One in five Illinois counties now at COVID-19 ‘warning level,’ 2,208 new cases reported — and some in Will Co. say, ‘So what?’ Here’s what we know today about the continuing spread of the coronavirus and its ripple effects in Chicago and Illinois.
https://chicago.suntimes.com/essential-coronavirus-news/2020/8/21/21395484/latest-coronavirus-news-live-updates-chicago-illinois-2020
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-haters promote Biden.
https://chicago.suntimes.com/2020/8/21/21376335/joe-biden-endorsement-president-kamala-harris-donald-trump-2020-campaign

DAILY HERALD
— Senate GOP demands governor open unemployment offices – REBECCA ANZEL
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20200821/senate-gop-demands-governor-open-unemployment-offices
— DISGUSTING, TRAGIC: DISGUSTING, TRAGIC: NAPERVILLE: Pot pushers push pot. To push pot on a municipality, county, state, individual, organization, company, government, or country is to destroy that municipality, county, state, individual, organization, company, government, or country.
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20200821/within-days-of-recreational-pot-vote-naperville-receives-applications-from-3-dispensaries

CRAIN’S CHICAGO BUSINESS
— Aldermen shut down in call to bring back National Guard Four City Council members frustrated with Lightfoot forced an unusual special meeting to debate the measure but were blocked. – A.D. QUIG
https://www.chicagobusiness.com/government/aldermen-shut-down-call-bring-back-national-guard

EFFINGHAM DAILY NEWS
— Whither the Illinois GOP in a post-Jim Thompson world – Jim Nowlan
https://www.effinghamdailynews.com/opinion/columns/jim-nowlan-guest-columnist-whither-the-illinois-gop-in-a-post-jim-thompson-world/article_b1bde654-e3ee-11ea-834f-d7b29c8ec73d.html

NAPERVILLE COMMUNITY TV
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: DISGUSTING, TRAGIC: Pot pushers push pot. To push pot on a municipality, county, state, individual, organization, company, government, or country is to destroy that municipality, county, state, individual, organization, company, government, or country.
https://www.nctv17.com/news/businesses-submit-applications-with-city-for-adult-use-cannabis-dispensary/

ILLINOIS LEAKS
— DuPage County Coroner: Suicides/Overdoses increased 52% during the onset of Covid-19 shelter at home – JOHN KRAFT & KIRK ALLEN
https://edgarcountywatchdogs.com/2020/08/dupage-county-coroner-suicides-overdoses-increased-52-during-the-onset-of-covid-19-shelter-at-home/

ILLINOIS REVIEW
— WEYERMULLER: CALLING FOR THE NATIONAL GUARD TO PROTECT CHICAGO STORES
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2020/08/weyermuller-calling-for-the-national-guard-to-protect-chicago-stores.html
— THORNER: POSTAL SERVICE ANOTHER GIMMICK TO GIN UP TROOPS ON LEFT
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2020/08/thorner-postal-service-another-gimmick-to-gin-up-troops-on-left.html

CAPITOL FAX
— 2,208 new cases, 24 additional deaths, 1,526 in hospitals, 51,736 tests, 4.3 percent positivity rate
https://capitolfax.com/2020/08/21/2208-new-cases-24-additional-deaths-1526-in-hospitals-51736-tests-43-percent-positivity-rate/

WASHINGTON TIMES
— Black Lives Matter crowd for Biden berates sleeping neighborhood: ‘Wake up, motherf—er!’ Activists blare horns and drums, scream into megaphone: ‘Y’all never gonna sleep ’cause of me!’ – Douglas Ernst
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2020/aug/21/black-lives-matter-crowd-for-biden-berate-sleeping/

FOX NEWS
— Democratic Party chairman predicts ‘chaos’ at next week’s GOP convention VP Pence says GOP convention will showcase Trump’s achievements – Paul Steinhauser (DIERSEN: What is the status of the Illinois Republican Party State Convention?)
https://www.foxnews.com/politics/democratic-party-chair-predicts-chaos-at-next-weeks-gop-convention

RUSH LIMBAUGH
— Kamala Speaks to the Virus and It Says We’re Racists
https://www.rushlimbaugh.com/daily/2020/08/20/kamala-speaks-to-the-virus-and-it-says-were-racists/
— Democrats Want Chaos in the Streets to Defeat Donald Trump
https://www.rushlimbaugh.com/daily/2020/08/21/democrats-want-chaos-in-the-streets-to-defeat-donald-trump/

BREITBART
— Radical Left-Wing Group to Aid Biden Election and Fulfill Progressive Agenda, ‘We’re Damn Serious’ – Joshua Klein
https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2020/08/21/radical-left-wing-group-plans-aid-biden-election-fulfill-progressive-agenda-were-damn-serious/

BLAZE
— A Tennessee school district tried to ban parents from observing their kids’ virtual classes Violators can be removed from the class – Aaron Colen
https://www.theblaze.com/news/tennessee-schools-ban-parents-observing-virtual-classes
— Black Lives Matter protesters angrily take to Portland neighborhood in dead of night: ‘Wake up, motherf***er!’ Not a great way to wake up – Sarah Taylor
https://www.theblaze.com/news/blm-protesters-portland-neighborhood-dead-of-night

DAILY SIGNAL
— Back to College, Back to Academic Brainwashing – Walter E. Williams
https://www.dailysignal.com/2020/08/21/back-to-college-back-to-academic-brainwashing-social-justice/

MEDIA RESEARCH CENTER
— Leftist Journalists, Organizations Furious Over Facebook Purge of Groups ‘Tied to Violence’ – Alexander Hall
https://www.newsbusters.org/blogs/techwatch/alexander-hall/2020/08/20/leftist-journalists-organizations-furious-over-facebook

ONE NEWS NOW
— Politicizing history, provoking more division A conservative activist in Illinois says a state representative evidently wants to make sure school history books are “sufficiently woke” before they’re approved for use in classrooms. – Bob Kellogg
https://onenewsnow.com/education/2020/08/21/politicizing-history-provoking-more-division

EPOCH TIMES
— Broadcasters Air 150 Times More Negative News on Trump Than Biden: Study – ZACHARY STIEBER
https://www.theepochtimes.com/broadcasters-air-150-times-more-negative-news-on-trump-than-biden-study_3465929.html

THE HILL
— Democrats desperately push the ‘peaceful protesters’ delusion – BERNARD KERIK
https://thehill.com/opinion/criminal-justice/513063-democrats-desperately-push-the-peaceful-protesters-delusion

YAHOO
— A majority of Americans think social media sites are politically biased – Daniel Howley
https://finance.yahoo.com/news/social-media-bias-survey-175915487.html

NEW YORK TIMES
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Ever-increasingly, hate-filled Trump-haters make it clear that they are going to get rid of individuals, organizations, companies, governments, and countries that do not hate Trump.
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/08/21/podcasts/daily-newsletter-protest-adidas-segregation.html

WASHINGTON POST
— How will the GOP answer Democrats tribute to American diversity? – Eugene Scott (DIERSEN: Democrats, Libertarians, Greens, Independents, and RINOs want the Republican Party to banish the following from the Republican Party: those who are law enforcement officers, Trump supporters, conservative, patriotic, Republican, American, White, male, older, heterosexual, married, non-poor, gun owners, Christian, Italian American, German American, and those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.)
https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2020/08/21/how-will-gop-answer-democrats-tribute-american-diversity/
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-haters demonize, denigrate, and condemn Christian colleges.
https://www.washingtonpost.com/religion/evangelical-christian-colleges-take-steps-to-address-racial-justice-after-criticism/2020/08/21/86f38972-e3a5-11ea-b69b-64f7b0477ed4_story.html

DESERET NEWS
— This social justice movement must lead to equal opportunity in the workforce – Greg Bell (DIERSEN: GAO hired me in 1980 because it could not find a qualified Democrat, minority, female, younger person, or veteran who would take the job. IRS hired me in 1971 because it could not find a qualified Democrat, minority, female, or veteran who would take the job. The Post Office hired me in 1966 because it could not find a qualified Democrat, minority, female, or veteran who would take the job.)
https://www.deseret.com/opinion/2020/8/21/21377910/greg-bell-social-justice-movement-equal-opportunity-jobs-workforce-skilled-workers

FORBES
— Blackouts Expose Perils And Costs Of California’s ‘Electrify Everything’ Push – Robert Bryce
https://www.forbes.com/sites/robertbryce/2020/08/18/blackouts-expose-perils-and-costs-of-californias-electrify-everything-push/
— 15 Ways Agencies Can Encourage Diversity In The Industry (DIERSEN: Democrats, Libertarians, Greens, Independents, and RINOs use Affirmative Action, Diversity, and Inclusion to get rid of Republicans, and especially to get rid of Republicans who are law enforcement officers, Trump supporters, conservative, patriotic, Republican, American, White, male, older, heterosexual, married, non-poor, gun owners, Christian, Italian American, German American, draft avoiders (except Joe Biden and Bill Clinton), and those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.)
https://www.forbes.com/sites/forbesagencycouncil/2020/08/21/15-ways-agencies-can-encourage-diversity-in-the-industry/

CMS WIRE
— Getting to the Heart of the Chief Diversity Officer’s Agenda – Dom Nicastro (DIERSEN: To promote diversity is to get rid of those who are Trump supporters, conservative, patriotic, Republican, American, White, male, older, heterosexual, non-poor, gun owners, Christian, Italian American, German American, draft avoiders (except Joe Biden and Bill Clinton,), and those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.)
https://www.cmswire.com/leadership/getting-to-the-heart-of-the-chief-diversity-officers-agenda/

NATION
— How to Dismantle White Supremacy  To end systemic racism, the country needs a comprehensive racial justice program even more sweeping than the Marshall Plan. – Barbara Smith (DIERSEN: How soon, if not already, a) will schools stop admitting Whites and get rid of their students who are White, b) will employers stop hiring Whites and get rid of their employees who are White, and c) will organizations stop admitting Whites and get rid of their members who are White?)
https://www.thenation.com/article/politics/how-to-dismantle-white-supremacy/