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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 10 Evening Edition

ABC7
— Biden says ‘nothing going to stop’ transition process after 2020 election Biden says regardless of the Trump administration’s actions, his planning to assume power on Jan. 20 is continuing as scheduled. – AP
https://abc7chicago.com/politics/biden-says-nothing-going-to-stop-transition-process/7833371/
— Illinois COVID-19: IL reports 12,623 new cases, 79 deaths as total case count surpasses 500K DuPage, Kane, Kankakee and Will counties see Tier 2 restrictions – Michelle Gallardo, John Garcia, Eric Horng, Jessica D’Onofrio
https://abc7chicago.com/health/pritzker-tightens-restrictions-as-il-reports-10573-new-cases/7826358/

CBS2
— Illinois Supreme Court Chooses Appellate Court Judge Robert Carter To Replace Justice Thomas Kilbride For Two Years
https://chicago.cbslocal.com/2020/11/10/illinois-supreme-court-chooses-appellate-court-judge-robert-carter-to-replace-justice-thomas-kilbride-for-two-years/

FOX NEWS CHICAGO
— COVID surge forces Legislative veto session postponement – AP
https://www.fox32chicago.com/news/covid-surge-forces-legislative-veto-session-postponement

WTTW
— Political Divide: 2020 Election Reaffirms Polarization in US – Marissa Nelson
https://news.wttw.com/2020/11/10/political-divide-2020-election-reaffirms-polarization-us

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— Legislators cancel fall session over pandemic as Pritzker calls for meeting with leaders to address $4 billion budget shortfall – DAN PETRELLA and JAMIE MUNKS
https://www.chicagotribune.com/politics/ct-illinois-budget-woes-20201111-5j24ehx73jbvzeculsuefswiey-story.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: A hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-hater says “Trump forms PAC to raise money, potentially allowing him to keep influence over GOP after exit from White House.”
https://www.chicagotribune.com/nation-world/ct-nw-nyt-trump-pac-20201110-ad2vtbwwenbv3nexmt5kos7i24-story.html
— Kinzinger, Bost, other local Republicans and the Trump tightrope | Tallying the ballots left to count in Illinois | Illinois General Assembly cancels session as COVID-19 cases rise – LISA DONOVAN
https://www.chicagotribune.com/politics/ct-republicans-kinzinger-bost-trump-record-covid-illinois-spin-20201110-a55hlogadfehvmzgkecvpbj4nq-story.html
— Illinois Supreme Court draws Republican criticism for picking interim replacement for Justice Kilbride, who lost bruising retention effort – RAY LONG
https://www.chicagotribune.com/politics/ct-illinois-supreme-court-new-justice-kilbride-replacement-20201110-o4fryord3nfuro7g2wm3igascu-story.html

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— Lauren Underwood increases lead over Jim Oberweis in Illinois Congress contest: up by 3,496 votes Thousands of ballots still have to be counted in the Illinois 14th Congressional District. – Lynn Sweet
https://chicago.suntimes.com/columnists/2020/11/10/21559382/lauren-underwood-increasing-lead-jim-oberweis-in-illinois-congress-contest-up-3496-votes
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: A hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-hater says “Which recent tyrant is most like Trump? As the defeated president’s attempts to void an American election continue, we must contemplate a slide into despotism. – Neil Steinberg
https://chicago.suntimes.com/2020/11/10/21558479/presidential-election-2020-biden-trump-concede-defeat-mexico-mussolini
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: A hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-hater says “A salute to election officials who, contrary to Trump’s claim, are making sure every vote is counted. Reversing the flow of this presidential election, as engineers famously did with the Chicago River in 1887, is the ultimate pipe dream.”
https://chicago.suntimes.com/columnists/2020/11/10/21558867/a-salute-to-election-officials-who-contrary-to-trumps-claim-are-making-sure-every-vote-is-counted
— DISGUSTING, TRAGIC: More pot shops in Illinois? Lawmakers mull plan to create new dispensary licenses amid delays – Tom Schuba
https://chicago.suntimes.com/cannabis/2020/11/10/21559304/illinois-dispensaries-cannabis-marijuana-pot-shop-social-equity-pritzker

DAILY HERALD
— Underwood again expands lead over Oberweis, thanks to voters in DuPage, Kane, Lake and McHenry counties – Russell Lissau
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20201110/underwood-again-expands-lead-over-oberweis-thanks-to-voters-in-dupage-kane-lake-and-mchenry-counties
— Nerheim concedes state’s attorney race to Rinehart amid another ‘blue wave’ in Lake County – Doug T. Graham
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20201110/nerheim-concedes-states-attorney-race-to-rinehart-amid-another-blue-wave-in-lake-county

SUBURBAN LIFE
— DuPage County reports single-day record 923 COVID-19 cases Tuesday, 1 death, region positivity rate rises to 14.2% – JOSHUA WELGE
https://www.mysuburbanlife.com/2020/11/11/dupage-county-reports-single-day-record-923-covid-19-cases-tuesday-1-death-region-positivity-rate-rises-to-14-2/ad67cod/

MCHENRY COUNTY BLOG
— The Buehler Financial Backers Through the Election and Expenditures Through September
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/11/10/the-buehler-financial-backers/
— After the Election, Democrat Household’s Signs Still Ignores Jack Franks
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/11/10/after-the-election-democrat-households-signs-still-ignores-jack-franks/
— Tribune Notices Mike Buehler’s Big Lead over Jack Franks for McHenry County Board Chairman
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/11/10/tribune-notices-mike-buehlers-big-lead-over-jack-franks-for-mchenry-county-board-chairman/
— Democrats Feature Biden, Fair Tax Signs Next to “Our Village, Our Voice” Signs in Lakewood
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/11/09/democrats-feature-biden-fair-tax-signs-next-to/
— Percentage of Surplus McHenry County Hospital Beds Lessening
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/11/09/percentage-of-surplus-mchenry-county-hospital-beds-lessening/

CAPITOL FAX
— Illinois Supreme Court unanimously chooses Kilbride replacement, who was first elected as a Democrat
https://capitolfax.com/2020/11/10/illinois-supreme-court-unanimously-chooses-kilbride-replacement-who-was-first-elected-as-a-democrat/
— 12,623 new confirmed and probable cases, 79 additional deaths, 4,742 hospitalized, 911 in the ICU, 12 percent average case positivity, 13.1 percent average test positivity, 3 new deaths at LaSalle Veterans’ Home
https://capitolfax.com/2020/11/10/12623-new-confirmed-and-probable-cases-79-additional-deaths-4742-hospitalized-911-in-the-icu-12-percent-average-case-positivity-131-percent-average-test-positivity-3-new-deaths-at-lasalle-veterans-hom/
— McCombie drops out of HGOP leaders’ race
https://capitolfax.com/2020/11/10/mccombie-drops-out-of-hgop-leaders-race/
— House and Senate to cancel veto session
https://capitolfax.com/2020/11/10/house-and-senate-to-cancel-veto-session/
— Underwood increases lead over Oberweis to 2,663 votes
https://capitolfax.com/2020/11/10/underwood-increases-lead-over-oberweis-by-2663-votes/

WASHINGTON TIMES
— Biden campaign furious with Facebook for not hammering Trump harder – Ryan Lovelace (DIERSEN: My critics/opponents are furious a) with TAPROOT Republicans of Illinois for letting me serve as its chairman 2005-2012, b) with Wheaton Chamber of Commerce for letting me serve on its Government Affairs Committee 2003-2011, c) with Milton Township Republican Organization for letting me serve as its webmaster 2008-2010 and 2000-2004, d) with Illinois Center Right Coalition for letting me serve on its Steering Committee 2003-2007, and e) with American Association of Political Consultants Midwest Chapter for letting me serve on its board 2001-2003.)
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2020/nov/10/biden-campaign-furious-facebook-not-hammering-trum/

GOPUSA
— Trouble At Home: Ocasio-Cortez Criticizes Elected Dems; Calls For Them To Embrace Progressive Causes
https://www.gopusa.com/?p=97598

BLAZE
— Tucker Carlson takes shot at fellow Fox News host for cutting away from WH press sec Kayleigh McEnany – Chris Enloe
https://www.theblaze.com/news/tucker-carlson-fox-news-cut-away-kayleigh-mcenany

DAILY WIRE
— McConnell: We’ll ‘Have No Lectures’ From Those Who Spent 4 Years ‘Refusing To Accept’ 2016 Election
https://www.dailywire.com/news/mcconnell-well-have-no-lectures-from-those-who-spent-4-years-refusing-to-accept-2016-election

TOWNHALL
— Gun Industry Knows Being ‘Listed’ Isn’t Healing or Unifying – Lawrence Keane (DIERSEN: I should write a book about those who have on their lists.)
https://townhall.com/columnists/lawrencekeane/2020/11/10/gun-industry-knows-being-listed-isnt-healing-or-unifying-n2579812

EPOCH TIMES
— Trump Pulls Within 1 Percent of Biden in Arizona – ZACHARY STIEBER
https://www.theepochtimes.com/trump-pulls-within-1-percent-of-biden-in-arizona_3572938.html
— 10,000 Dead People Returned Mail-in Ballots in Michigan – PETR SVAB
https://www.theepochtimes.com/10000-dead-people-returned-mail-in-ballots-in-michigan-analysis-shows_3573209.html
— Trump Campaign Calls for Full Hand-Count of Ballots in Georgia – TOM OZIMEK
https://www.theepochtimes.com/trump-campaign-calls-for-full-hand-count-of-ballots-in-georgia_3573101.html
— Trump Wins North Carolina: Projection – ZACHARY STIEBER
https://www.theepochtimes.com/president-trump-wins-north-carolina-projection_3573583.html
— Tens of Thousands of Pennsylvania Ballots Returned Earlier Than Sent Date: Researcher – PETR SVAB
https://www.theepochtimes.com/pennsylvania-100000-ballots-with-implausible-return-dates_3572942.html

POLITICO
— Pennsylvania GOP rallies to Trump’s defense Republican state legislators are calling for an audit of the presidential election results to be completed before electors are seated. – HOLLY OTTERBEIN
https://www.politico.com/news/2020/11/10/pennsylvania-gop-rallies-trumps-defense-435864

ASSOCIATED PRESS
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: A hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-hater says “Election’s validity intact despite Trump claims.”
https://apnews.com/article/election-2020-donald-trump-virus-outbreak-elections-courts-87f530ed144fa895fd907e0c80d45eb8

WASHINGTON POST
— White House, escalating tensions, orders agencies to rebuff Biden transition team – Lisa Rein, Matt Viser, Greg Miller and Josh Dawsey
https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/trump-transition-agencies-biden/2020/11/09/ad9f2ba2-22b7-11eb-952e-0c475972cfc0_story.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: A hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-hater says “The media should remember key lessons from the Trump era.”
https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2020/11/09/new-old-media-should-remember-key-lessons/
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-haters say “Trump is the problem when it comes to disinformation” and ask “So what now?” According to my critics/opponents, all government and political news and commentary is disinformation except for the government and political news and commentary that they put out or bless. My critics/opponents want you to know only what they tell you, no more and no less. They want you to see things their way and their way only. They want to manipulate/dominate you. They want you to glorify them and praise them. They want you to serve as one of their operatives or dupes. They want you to give them money.
https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/trump-is-the-problem-when-it-comes-to-disinformation-so-what-now/2020/11/09/e84b2e62-22c2-11eb-a688-5298ad5d580a_story.html

USA TODAY
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: A hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-hater says “Worst outrage yet: Barr enlists Justice to advance Trump’s baseless election fraud claims. Barr cannot be allowed to pervert the justice system to help Trump. This isn’t about rooting out ‘election fraud.’ It’s about using the DOJ as a political tool.”
https://www.usatoday.com/story/opinion/2020/11/10/trump-baseless-vote-fraud-claims-boosted-barr-justice-column/6233247002/

GM AUTHORITY
— General Motors Reacts To Joe Biden’s Win In U.S. Presidential Election – JONATHAN LOPEZ
https://gmauthority.com/blog/2020/11/general-motors-reacts-to-joe-bidens-win-in-u-s-presidential-election/

RASMUSSEN REPORTS
— Only 56% of Biden Voters Say They Were Voting FOR Biden (DIERSEN: What percent of those in your precinct, municipal district, municipality, township, county district, county, and Illinois voted for Biden and the other Democrats to punish Trump?)
https://www.rasmussenreports.com/public_content/politics/elections/election_2020/only_56_of_biden_voters_say_they_were_voting_for_biden

GUARDIAN
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: A hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-hater says “Trump’s vote fraud claims go viral on social media despite curbs. President’s posts are top on Facebook as efforts to stop misinformation about election prove ineffective.”
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2020/nov/10/trumps-vote-claims-go-viral-on-social-media-despite-curbs

November 6 Evening Edition

ABC7
— IL again breaks COVID-19 daily record with 10,376 new cases, 49 deaths Illinois breaks daily COVID-19 case record for 2nd day in a row – Mark Rivera
https://abc7chicago.com/health/watch-live-gov-jb-pritzker-holds-covid-19-briefing-/7706798/
— Election officials in swing states worried by threats and protesters – AP
https://abc7chicago.com/politics/election-officials-worried-by-threats-and-protesters/7707136/
— What’s a ‘cured ballot’ in the 2020 presidential election? – AP
https://abc7chicago.com/politics/what-to-know-about-cured-ballots/7712410/

NBC5
— Record-High Daily Case Count, State Considers More Restrictions
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/coronavirus/illinois-coronavirus-updates-record-high-daily-case-count-state-considers-more-restrictions/2365212/

CBS2
— President Trump Keeps Up Fight Over Election While Biden Prepares Transition Team — What Happens Next? Local Experts Weigh In – Dana Kozlov
https://chicago.cbslocal.com/2020/11/06/election-2020-president-trump-biden-ballot-battle-experts/

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— Oh, say can you see that big blue wave? – JOHN KASS
https://www.chicagotribune.com/columns/john-kass/ct-blue-wave-kass-20201106-acpcnbr73jbofdf3icwmliebiu-story.html
— Trump vs. Biden: Inside Chicago’s lone ward that voted to keep the Republican president: ‘I don’t talk about it, you know?’ – ALICE YIN and JOHN BYRNE
https://www.chicagotribune.com/politics/ct-presidential-election-chicago-ward-trump-vote-20201107-m2y5nabl3bcixa3zxaungk3kqu-htmlstory.html
— Duckworth, Quigley now leaning on Madigan | Pritzker in self-isolation after COVID-19 exposure | Will we have a winner soon? | Near record voter turnout and partisan divide – LISA DONOVAN
https://www.chicagotribune.com/politics/ct-duckworth-quigley-madigan-voter-turnout-spin-20201106-mansuuko2zeifdqbv6je47rcoi-story.html

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: A hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-hater promotes hatred against Trump.
https://chicago.suntimes.com/columnists/2020/11/6/21552823/president-donald-trump-have-you-no-shame-joseph-mccarthy-joe-biden-election
— Illinois Dems lost big because of Mike Madigan, and it could get worse if he remains in power The anti-Madigan message came through in the fight against the graduated income tax, the ouster of a Supreme Court justice and the loss of Illinois House seats. – Rich Miller
https://chicago.suntimes.com/columnists/2020/11/6/21553538/mike-madigan-j-b-pritzker-graduated-income-tax-loss-2020-election-rich-miller
— Slim chances for Trump to get Supreme Court to intervene in election Over the last two days, Trump has leaned in to the idea that the high court should get involved in the election as it did in 2000. – AP
https://chicago.suntimes.com/elections/2020/11/4/21549051/presidential-race-trump-biden-results-states-michigan-pennsylvania-wisconsin-recount
— A broken record: State shatters COVID-19 daily high again with 10,376 new cases Asked Friday if additional mitigation efforts were on the way, Gov. J.B. Pritzker said, “It’s the last thing I want to do, but I’m ready to do it.” – Mitch Dudek and Sam Charles
https://chicago.suntimes.com/coronavirus/2020/11/6/21553082/coronavirus-illinois-covid-19-daily-case-count-record-j-b-pritzker

DAILY HERALD
— Rickert concedes victory to Pierog in Kane County chairman race – Susan Sarkauskas
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20201106/rickert-concedes-victory-to-pierog-in-kane-county-chairman-race
— Questionable signatures, mail-in vs. in-person: More than 1,700 McHenry County voters had issues casting ballots – Kelli Duncan
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20201106/questionable-signatures-mail-in-vs-in-person-more-than-1700-mchenry-county-voters-had-issues-casting-ballots
— Underwood continues to close in on Oberweis in 14th Congressional race – Russell Lissau
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20201106/underwood-continues-to-close-in-on-oberweis-in-14th-congressional-race

NORTHWEST HERALD
— Nearly 70,000 mail-in ballots have been received, not yet counted in Lake County – EMILY K. COLEMAN
https://www.nwherald.com/2020/11/06/nearly-70-000-mail-in-ballots-have-been-received-not-yet-counted-in-lake-county/ajhbzji/
— Illinois GOP touts victories in 2020 elections Democratic setbacks spark turmoil over party leadership – PETER HANCOCK
https://www.nwherald.com/2020/11/06/illinois-gop-touts-victories-in-2020-elections/a6k067/

ROCKFORD REGISTER STAR
— Cabello’s lead over Vella shrinks in 68th House District – Corina Curry
https://www.rrstar.com/news/20201106/cabellorsquos-lead-over-vella-shrinks-in-68th-house-district

SUBURBAN LIFE
— DuPage County reports 628 COVID-19 cases Friday, 7 deaths – JOSHUA WELGE
https://www.mysuburbanlife.com/2020/11/07/dupage-county-reports-628-covid-19-cases-friday-7-deaths/alaa34g/

POLITICO ILLINOIS
— Duckworth & Durbin v. Madigan: WHEN YOU STRIKE AT A KING – Shia Kapos (DIERSEN: Did you ever strike at a king, for example, have you ever ran against the chairman of an organization that you are/were a member of? I have not. I have been a member of the a) Illinois CPA Society and the Association of Government Accountants since 1979, Milton Township Republican Organization since 1999, American Association of Political Consultants Midwest Chapter since 2001, and Wheaton Chamber of Commerce since 2003. I was a member of the Illinois Center Right Coalition 2003-2007. One could argue that I struck at kings with the lawsuits that I filed during the 1970s, 1980s, and 1990s.)
https://www.politico.com/newsletters/illinois-playbook/2020/11/06/when-you-strike-at-a-king-mccombies-leadership-play-terrible-milestone-490831

DUPAGE COUNTY ELECTION DIVISION

— Election Results (Updated Friday, November 6, 2020, 5:41 PM)

https://www.dupageresults.com/

ILLINOIS REVIEW
— 700,000 AMERICANS RETURNED TO WORK IN OCTOBER
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2020/11/700000-americans-returned-to-work-in-october-.html
— DEMOCRAT GUN CONTROL ACTIVIST ELECTED TO IL HOUSE
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2020/11/democrat-gun-control-activist-elected-to-il-house.html
— THORNER: IS A FAIR COUNTING OF LEGAL VOTES TOO MUCH TO ASK?
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2020/11/thorner-is-a-fair-counting-of-legal-votes-too-much-to-ask.html
— ILLINOIS’ COVID COSTS AMONG HIGHEST IN US
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2020/11/illinois-covid-costs-among-highest-in-us-.html
— TRUMP CAMPAIGN: THIS ELECTION IS NOT OVER
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2020/11/trump-campaign-this-election-is-not-over-.html

CAPITOL FAX
— McCombie v. Durkin: The return of the circular firing squad
https://capitolfax.com/2020/11/06/the-return-of-the-circular-firing-squad-3/
— Pritzker talks contact tracing
https://capitolfax.com/2020/11/06/pritzker-talks-contact-tracing/
— IUOE 150 to Dems: Stop the blame game (DIERSEN: Who/what will get the most blame for Republican losses in your county? How much turnover has there been in your county during the last 5, 10, 15, 20, 25+ years, that is, how many hypocritical hate-filled Republican-hating Republican-haters have moved into your county to hypocritically take advantage of the prosperity and safety that Republicans created there? I should write a book about hypocritical hate-filled Republican-hating Republican-haters in Wheaton, Milton Township, and DuPage County.)
https://capitolfax.com/2020/11/06/150-to-dems-stop-the-blame-game/
— COVID-19 Roundup: Motion to consolidate 11 cases; Liability concerns for basketball; DCEO grant clawback; Cook’s lack of contact tracing; CTU loses reopening battle
https://capitolfax.com/2020/11/06/covid-19-roundup-motion-to-consolidate-11-cases-liability-concerns-for-basketball-dceo-grant-clawback-cooks-lack-of-contact-tracing-ctu-loses-reopening-battle/
— 10,376 new cases, 49 additional deaths, 4,090 hospitalized, 786 in the ICU, 9.6 percent case positivity rate, 11.1 percent test positivity rate, 75 of 102 counties at warning level
https://capitolfax.com/2020/11/06/10376-new-cases-49-additional-deaths-4090-hospitalized-786-in-the-icu-96-perccent-case-positivity-rate-111-percent-test-positivity-rate-75-of-102-counties-at-warning-level/
— Complete smackdown: Foxfire restaurant TRO reversed by appellate court
https://capitolfax.com/2020/11/06/complete-smackdown-foxfire-restaurant-tro-reversed-by-appellate-court/

WASHINGTON EXAMINER
— Trump vows to continue legal battle – Katherine Doyle
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/trump-vows-to-continue-legal-battle

GOPUSA
— Biden Campaign Threatens To ‘Escort Trump Out Of White House’ If He Refuses To Concede Election
https://www.gopusa.com/?p=97455

BLAZE
— Georgia secretary of state: There will be a recount, nearly 9,000 military ballots still outstanding ‘We will get it right, and we’ll defend the integrity of our election’ – Chris Field
https://www.theblaze.com/news/georgia-secretary-of-state-there-will-be-a-recount-nearly-9000-military-ballots-still-outstanding

PJ MEDIA
— DISGUSTING, TRAGIC: Ballot Initiatives on Legalizing Weed Pass in 5 States – RICK MORAN
https://pjmedia.com/news-and-politics/rick-moran/2020/11/05/ballot-initiatives-on-legalizing-weed-pass-in-5-states-n1126447

WASHINGTON POST
— Five myths about misinformation – Brendan Nyhan (DIERSEN: According to my critics/opponents, all government and political news and commentary is misinformation except for the government and political news and commentary that they put out or bless. I should write a book about my critics/opponents, better yet, I should sue them.)
https://www.washingtonpost.com/outlook/five-myths/five-myths-about-misinformation/2020/11/06/b28f2e94-1ec2-11eb-90dd-abd0f7086a91_story.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-haters say “Trump turns angry as possible defeat looms.”
https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/trump-mood-election/2020/11/05/57fabc34-1f9c-11eb-b532-05c751cd5dc2_story.html

FORBES
— Trump Allies Suggest Electoral College Could Overturn A Biden Win. Here’s Why That (Probably) Wouldn’t Work. – Joe Walsh
https://www.forbes.com/sites/joewalsh/2020/11/05/trump-allies-suggest-electoral-college-could-overturn-a-biden-win-heres-why-that-probably-wouldnt-work/

RASMUSSEN REPORTS
— Trump Voters Scorch Media Coverage; Biden Voters Like It
https://www.rasmussenreports.com/public_content/politics/elections/election_2020/trump_voters_scorch_media_coverage_biden_voters_like_it

November 5 Evening Edition

ABC7
— Trump sues in Georgia, Pennsylvania, Michigan; asks for Wisconsin recount in 2020 presidential election results – AP
https://abc7chicago.com/politics/trump-sues-in-3-states-laying-ground-for-contesting-election-outcome/7672061/
— Illinois COVID-19: IL shatters COVID-19 daily record with 9,935 new cases as death toll surpasses 10K COVID-19 testing facilities report long lines – Eric Horng and Jesse Kirsch
https://abc7chicago.com/health/illinois-shatters-covid-19-daily-record-with-9935-new-cases/7674990/
— Counties with worst COVID-19 surges overwhelmingly voted Trump in 2020 presidential election – AP
https://abc7chicago.com/politics/counties-with-worst-covid-19-surges-overwhelmingly-voted-trump/7683127/
— Trump’s lead over Biden shrinks to fewer than 80,000 votes in Pennsylvania
https://abc7chicago.com/politics/trumps-lead-over-biden-shrinks-to-fewer-than-80000-votes-in-pa/7654575/

NBC5
— Illinois Coronavirus Updates: State Continues Setting New Records as Cases Surge
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/coronavirus/illinois-coronavirus-updates-state-continues-setting-new-records-as-cases-surge/2364627/
— Counties With Worst Virus Surges Overwhelmingly Voted Trump State health officials hope to reframe their messages and aim for a reset on public sentiment now that the election is over – Carla K. Johnson, Hannah Fingerhut and Pia Deshpande
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/national-international/counties-with-worst-virus-surges-overwhelmingly-voted-trump/2364979/
— Senate Control Hangs in Balance With a Few Races Undecided With the presidential race between President Donald Trump and Democrat Joe Biden also undecided, the Senate is in limbo – Lisa Mascaro and Mary Clare Jalonick
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/senate-control-hangs-in-balance-with-a-few-races-undecided/2364916/

CBS2
— Pritzker Says Madigan Should Leave As Head Of Illinois Democratic Party
https://chicago.cbslocal.com/2020/11/05/pritzker-says-madigan-should-leave-as-head-of-illinois-democratic-party/

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— Pritzker now has simple answer on whether Madigan needs to go: ‘Yes.’ Speaker Michael Madigan defiantly responded a few hours later, saying he’s not going anywhere and looks “forward to continuing our fight for working families as chairman of the Democratic Party of Illinois.” – Rachel Hinton
https://chicago.suntimes.com/politics/2020/11/5/21551692/pritzker-madigan-election-resign-graduated-income-tax-durbin-democratic-party-chairman
— Campaign scorecard: Pritzker, Preckwinkle, Madigan — big winners or big losers? Preckwinkle wasn’t ready to concede defeat in her effort to deny Judge Michael Toomin another term on the bench. But the Cook County Board president said she was grateful for her protégé Kim Foxx’s landslide win in the state’s attorney’s race. – Rachel Hinton
https://chicago.suntimes.com/politics/2020/11/4/21550057/pritzker-preckwinkle-madigan-graduated-tax-winners-losers-election-foxx-obrien
— America is a house divided against itself The Civil War isn’t over. We keep refighting it. At least we still have Lincoln to help us bumble through. – Neil Steinberg (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/2020/11/5/21550904/election-united-states-civil-war-slavery-lincoln-biden-trump-illinois-separation-chicago-secede
— Trump complains of ‘corrupt system’ while Biden, nearing victory, assures ‘the process is working’ CNN reported that Biden had increased his narrow lead in Nevada. Meanwhile, judges have dismissed lawsuits filed by the Trump campaign in Michigan and Georgia.
https://chicago.suntimes.com/elections/2020/11/5/21550944/presidential-election-biden-pushes-closer-270
— Jim Oberweis, Lauren Underwood outcome in limbo; Oberweis starts recount fundraising Republican Jim Oberweis declared himself the winner as Democrat Lauren Underwood’s campaign said thousands of ballots for the House seat still have to be counted. – Lynn Sweet
https://chicago.suntimes.com/columnists/2020/11/4/21550393/jim-oberweis-lauren-underwood-outcome-illinois-congress-seat-in-limbo-oberweis-considers-recount
— Pritzker warns of restrictions as state hits ‘terrible milestone’ of 10,000 deaths: ‘We’re heading down a very dark, dark path’ State health officials Thursday reported 9,935 new COVID-19 cases, dwarfing the previous high of 7,899 set on Oct. 31. – Mitch Dudek, Fran Spielman, and Tom Schuba
https://chicago.suntimes.com/coronavirus/2020/11/5/21551291/illinois-coronavirus-update-new-cases-record-nov-5

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— Her opponent has claimed victory in a tight contest, but Rep. Lauren Underwood optimistic as mail ballots continue to be counted – PATRICK M. O’CONNELL
https://www.chicagotribune.com/politics/ct-lauren-underwood-jim-oberweis-20201106-72fimpcdubbodk2cdq3vmmjkg4-story.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-haters say “Biden showing strength in key states, Trump pushing baseless claims of electoral misconduct as vote counting continues.”
https://www.chicagotribune.com/election-2020/ct-2020-election-results-live-updates-20201105-fghzxeji6jgyhnmqkkzl6sy4pu-story.html

DAILY HERALD
— What we know — and don’t know — about outstanding mail-in ballots – Lauren Rohr
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20201105/what-we-know-x2014-and-dont-know-x2014-about-outstanding-mail-in-ballots
— Server issues interrupt vote counting in McHenry County
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20201105/server-issues-interrupt-vote-counting-in-mchenry-county
— Oberweis’ lead over Underwood narrows in 14th Congressional District race – Russell Lissau
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20201105/oberweis-lead-over-underwood-narrows-in-14th-congressional-district-race
— Elmhurst mayor to Pritzker: Restaurants ‘will not survive’ restrictions – Katlyn Smith
https://www.dailyherald.com/business/20201105/elmhurst-mayor-to-pritzker-restaurants-will-not-survive-restrictions

CRAIN’S CHICAGO BUSINESS
— Pritzker: Madigan should quit party leadership post Asked if the speaker should step down as head of the Democratic Party of Illinois, the governor said “yes”—his strongest stance yet on the embattled legislator. – A.D. QUIG
https://www.chicagobusiness.com/government/pritzker-madigan-should-quit-party-leadership-post
— Did Madigan hurt Illinois Dems prospects on election night? Emanuel, Durkin discuss House Republican Leader Jim Durkin and former Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel joined a Crain’s Forum event to discuss the what’s next for the budget and the state’s political parties. – A.D. QUIG
https://www.chicagobusiness.com/government/did-madigan-hurt-illinois-dems-prospects-election-night-emanuel-durkin-discuss

WTTW
— Trump Tweets His Outrage in All Caps as Votes Are Counted – AP
https://news.wttw.com/2020/11/05/trump-tweets-his-outrage-all-caps-votes-are-counted

CENTRAL ILLINOIS PROUD
— Man running for Peoria City Council faces backlash for attending Trump rally – Brittni Clemons (DIERSEN: Too what extent do those who are seeking to represent you on your city council share your demographics?)
https://www.centralillinoisproud.com/news/local-news/man-running-for-peoria-city-council-faces-backlash-for-attending-trump-rally/

NPR ILLINOIS
— Election Dispute Increases Risk Of Political Violence, Analysts Warn – HANNAH ALLAM
https://www.nprillinois.org/post/election-dispute-increases-risk-political-violence-analysts-warn#stream/0
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Ever-increasingly, the more of the following demographics that you have, the more that Democrats and RINOs discourage you from seeking a government office or political office: Trump supporter, conservative, patriotic, Republican, American, White, male, older, heterosexual, married, overweight, non-poor, gun owners, Christian, Protestant, Italian American, German American, draft avoider (except Joe Biden and Bill Clinton), and/or if your ancestors have been in America for a long time.
https://www.nprillinois.org/post/local-state-elections-hit-unique-diversity-milestones#stream/0

CENTER SQUARE
— Counties in Illinois approve nonbinding resolution to create new state – Greg Bishop
https://www.thecentersquare.com/illinois/counties-in-illinois-approve-nonbinding-resolution-to-create-new-state/article_650bea02-1ef1-11eb-8ccc-af1279ff6aa4.html

ILLINOIS PATCH
— Hunger Crisis: 1 In 5 Americans Turning To Food Banks A new Consumer Reports survey reveals a growing food-insecurity problem, with people of color disproportionately affected
https://patch.com/illinois/across-il/s/havy4/hunger-crisis-1-5-americans-turning-food-banks

WHEATON PATCH
— DuPage Co. Presidential Election Results: Trump’s Vote Increases Did Trump get more support in DuPage County in 2020 than 2016? See the vote totals here. – Lisa Marie Farver (DIERSEN: In my precinct, as of yesterday, Trump got 151 votes while he only got 127 votes in 2016.
https://patch.com/illinois/wheaton/dupage-co-presidential-election-results-trumps-vote-increases

CAPITOL FAX
— McConchie will be next Senate Republican Leader, Rezin to be Deputy Leader
https://capitolfax.com/2020/11/05/mcconchie-will-be-next-senate-republican-leader-rezin-to-be-deputy-leader/
— 9,935 new cases, 97 additional deaths, 3,891 hospitalized, 772 in the ICU, case positivity rate 9.1 percent, test positivity rate 10.5 percent, state surpasses 10,000 deaths
https://capitolfax.com/2020/11/05/9935-new-cases-97-additional-deaths-3891-hospitalized-772-in-the-icu-case-positivity-rate-91-percent-test-positivity-rate-105-percent-state-surpasses-10000-deaths/
— COVID-19 roundup
https://capitolfax.com/2020/11/05/covid-19-roundup-57/
— Almost 10 percent of all new unemployment insurance claims were filed in Illinois last week
https://capitolfax.com/2020/11/05/almost-10-percent-of-all-new-unemployment-insurance-claims-were-filed-in-illinois-last-week/

WASHINGTON TIMES
— Judges have tossed Trump campaign challenges in Michigan, Georgia – Alex Swoyer
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2020/nov/5/judges-have-tossed-trump-campaign-challenges-michi/

WASHINGTON EXAMINER
— Illinois governor blames Republicans for budget problems after voters reject progressive tax – Greg Bishop
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/politics/illinois-governor-blames-republicans-for-budget-problems-after-voters-reject-progressive-tax

FOX NEWS
— Trump touts gains with minorities and women: ‘We’re the party of inclusion’ The House GOP added at least 10 women to its ranks – Morgan Phillips
https://www.foxnews.com/politics/trump-party-of-inclusion

GOPUSA
— White Business Owners Not Eligible For Oregon State Fund
https://www.gopusa.com/?p=97186

BLAZE
— Georgia secretary of state said this morning there were under 25K uncounted ballots remaining. Now his office claims there are over 60K. – Phil Shiver
https://www.theblaze.com/news/georgia-election-uncounted-ballots-60k

THE HILL
— Civil unrest fears grow as protests hit vote-counting battleground states – OLIVIA BEAVERS
https://thehill.com/policy/national-security/524667-civil-unrest-fears-grow-protests-vote-counting-battleground-states

WASHINGTON POST
— USPS processed 150,000 ballots after Election Day, jeopardizing thousands of votes The number of mailed ballots not delivered by Nov. 3 is expected to grow as more postal data is released in the coming days – Jacob Bogage and Christopher Ingraham
https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/2020/11/05/usps-late-ballots-election/
— Trump’s Twitter feed is covered in warning labels – Cat Zakrzewski
https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2020/11/05/technology-202-trump-twitter-feed-is-covered-warning-labels/
— Election reveals deeper divides between red and blue America – Philip Rucker and Robert Costa
https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/america-divided-rural-urban/2020/11/04/8ddac854-1ebf-11eb-b532-05c751cd5dc2_story.html

NEW YORK POST
— Twitter continues to mask Trump’s posts about ballot counting – Mark Moore
https://nypost.com/2020/11/05/twitter-continues-to-mask-trumps-posts-about-ballot-counting/

NEWSWEEK
— After the Election, Conservatives Brace For an Emboldened ‘Cancel Culture’ Movement – PAUL BOND
https://www.newsweek.com/after-election-conservatives-brace-emboldened-cancel-culture-movement-1545212
— Trump Wins Highest Percent of Nonwhite Voters of Any Republican in 60 Years, Doubles LGBTQ Support From 2016: Exit Poll – MATTHEW IMPELLI
https://www.newsweek.com/trump-wins-highest-percent-nonwhite-voters-any-republican-60-years-doubles-lgbtq-support-2016-1545294

November 3 Evening Edition

ABC7
— 2020 election results live now by Illinois county, electoral college votes
https://abc7chicago.com/politics/il-2020-live-presidential-election-results/7459730/

NBC5
— Live Election Results
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/elections/results-page/
— 15 Cook County Polling Places Open Late, Trump Projected to Win Indiana
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/live-election-day-updates-polls-open-across-illinois/2363172/
— Nearly 1M Votes Cast in Chicago, Pritzker Warns of In-Person Events
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/live-election-day-updates-polls-open-across-illinois/2363172/
— Illinois Reports 6,516 New Coronavirus Cases, 68 Deaths as Positivity Rate Continues to Rise
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/coronavirus/illinois-reports-6516-new-coronavirus-cases-68-deaths-as-positivity-rate-continues-to-rise/2363349/
— Virus Hospitalizations Surge as Pandemic Shadows US Election
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/national-international/virus-hospitalizations-surge-as-pandemic-shadows-us-election/2363531/

CBS2
— 2020 Election Day Live Updates: Polls start closing as Americans brace for results
https://www.cbsnews.com/live-updates/2020-election-live-updates-2020-11-03/

FOX NEWS CHICAGO
— Illinois Election Results
https://www.fox32chicago.com/election

WGN TV
— Biden wins Illinois; latest updates in 2020 national and local election races
https://wgntv.com/news/politics/live-blog-latest-updates-in-2020-national-and-local-election-races/

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— Illinois 2020 Election Results
https://elections.suntimes.com/results/2020/

DAILY HERALD
— Officials: Vote-by-mail volumes could ‘significantly’ change results over next 2 weeks – Lauren Rohr
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20201103/officials-vote-by-mail-volumes-could-significantly-change-results-over-next-2-weeks
(FROM THE ARTICLE: Though it’s uncertain how many of those outstanding ballots will actually be cast, Elections Board officials say many will likely roll in over the next two weeks, potentially flipping the outcome of some tight races. Mail-in ballots must be postmarked by Election Day and received by Nov. 17 to be counted in final tallies. Election officials reported 177,118 outstanding mail-in ballots in suburban Cook County, 50,504 in DuPage, 10,917 in Kane, 59,118 in Lake, 18,306 in McHenry and 22,229 in Will. Those numbers represent 10.8% of total registered voters in suburban Cook County, 7.9% in DuPage, 3.4% in Kane, 12.1% in Lake, 7.8% in McHenry and 4.8% in Will.)
— Elections Board warns that races could be undecided for days – JERRY NOWICKI
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20201103/elections-board-warns-that-races-could-be-undecided-for-days

DUPAGE COUNTY
— Election Results
https://www.dupageresults.com/IL/DuPage/

WREX
— 2016 vs. 2020, what’s different in Illinois and the Stateline? – James Stratton
https://wrex.com/2020/11/02/2016-vs-2020-whats-different-in-illinois-and-the-stateline/

NPR ILLINOIS
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: A hate-filled conservative-hating conservative-hater says “Down In The Polls, Trump Seeks Familiar Embrace of Conservative Media.”
https://www.nprillinois.org/post/down-polls-trump-seeks-familiar-embrace-conservative-media#stream/0

DAILY NORTHWESTERN
— Evanston, Chicago residents ineligible to vote work to mobilize peers and communities – Maia Pandey
https://dailynorthwestern.com/2020/11/02/city/evanston-chicago-residents-ineligible-to-vote-work-to-mobilize-peers-and-communities/

ILLINOIS REVIEW
— CASTEN SIGNALS “666” OUTSIDE POLLING LOCATION
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2020/11/casten-signals-666-outside-polling-location.html

CAPITOL FAX
— *** LIVE *** Results and coverage open thread
https://capitolfax.com/2020/11/03/reults-and-coverage-open-thread/
— FROM THE ARTICLE: This afternoon at a polling place in Wheaton, Sean Casten doubled down on his total disdain for anyone who disagrees with him. In a conversation with voters, Casten states, “If I win by less than ten, that says that 45% of the district is racist homophobes.” Listen to the audio here. Ives campaign spokeswoman, Kathleen Murphy: “Sean Casten doesn’t care to understand your disagreements with him. He just thinks you are a low-life if you don’t think like he does. “This isn’t how we come back together. It isn’t who the Sixth District is. But it is who Sean Casten is. And we are confident that voters are rejecting his toxic, divisive candidacy as we speak.”
https://capitolfax.com/2020/11/03/election-day-oddities-and-ends/
— 6,516 new cases, 68 additional deaths, 3,594 hospitalized, 755 in ICU, 8.2 percent case positivity rate, 9.9 percent test positivity rate
https://capitolfax.com/2020/11/03/6516-new-cases-68-additional-deaths-3594-hospitalized-755-in-icu-82-percent-case-positivity-rate-99-percent-test-positivity-rate/

WASHINGTON TIMES
— McConnell projected to win seventh term in Kentucky – Stephen Dinan
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2020/nov/3/mcconnell-projected-win-seventh-term-kentucky/
— Trump says the biggest difference from four years ago is Fox News – David Sherfinski
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2020/nov/3/donald-trump-says-biggest-difference-four-years-ag/
— Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer warns election results could take days – Gabriella Muñoz
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2020/nov/3/gretchen-whitmer-michigan-governor-warns-election-/

AMERICAN CONSERVATIVE
— Trump At Last Targets The Google Whale Whatever happens on election day Tuesday, the announcement of U.S. v. Google last month might go down as the bigger moment in history. – CURT MILLS (DIERSEN: My critics/opponents are overjoyed that Google continues to refuse to treat www.gopillinois.com as being a news website.)
https://www.theamericanconservative.com/articles/trump-at-last-targets-the-google-whale/
— Joe Biden Is Not The Candidate To Confront Economic Inequality – PETER VAN BUREN (DIERSEN: According to Democrats, if you are a Republican and you have more money, it is because you benefitted from your parents’, your grandparents’, your great grandparents’, and the rest of your ancestors’ discrimination against minorities and against females.)
https://www.theamericanconservative.com/articles/joe-biden-is-not-the-candidate-to-confront-economic-inequality/

BREITBART
— Failed Democrat-Run Cities Board Up Stores Fearing Left-Wing Rioters – John Nolte
https://www.breitbart.com/2020-election/2020/11/02/nolte-failed-democrat-run-cities-board-up-stores-fearing-left-wing-rioters/
— Google Is Still Erasing Breitbart Stories About Joe Biden from Search – ALLUM BOKHARI (DIERSEN: My critics/opponents are overjoyed that Google continues to refuse to treat www.gopillinois.com as being a news website.)
https://www.breitbart.com/tech/2020/11/03/google-is-still-erasing-breitbart-stories-about-joe-biden-from-search/

BLAZE
— Biden will ‘assert control,’ begin forming new government if media declare him the winner – Chris Enloe
https://www.theblaze.com/news/biden-assert-control-begin-forming-new-government

NEWS BUSTERS
— NY Times Terrified of Trumpers in Trucks and Clogged Traffic, But Ignored Lefty Violence – Clay Waters
https://www.newsbusters.org/blogs/nb/clay-waters/2020/11/03/ny-times-terrified-trumpers-trucks-and-clogged-traffic-ignored

EAGLE FORUM
— Platform Comparison Chart
https://eagleforum.org/publications/efr/oct20/platform-comparison-chart.html

THE HILL
— McConnell wins reelection – JORDAIN CARNEY
https://thehill.com/homenews/senate/523644-mcconnell-wins-reelection

NBC NEWS
— Trump gets huge boost in Miami-Dade County in Florida – Jonathan Allen
https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/2020-election/live-blog/election-day-2020-live-updates-n1245892/ncrd1246137#liveBlogHeader

NEW YORK TIMES
— Illinois Election Results
https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2020/11/03/us/elections/results-illinois.html
— Illinois Voter Surveys: How Different Groups Voted
https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2020/11/03/us/elections/ap-polls-illinois.html
— Election 2020 Live Updates: Polls Have Closed in Several States
https://www.nytimes.com/live/2020/11/03/us/election-day
— Will a result come quickly, or will it be days, or weeks, before we have a winner? Here are the signs.
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/11/03/us/politics/presidential-election-guide.html

RASMUSSEN REPORTS
— Trump’s Voters Expect A Winner Today More Than Biden’s Do
https://www.rasmussenreports.com/public_content/politics/elections/election_2020/trump_s_voters_expect_a_winner_today_more_than_biden_s_do

COLDWELL BANKER
— FOR SALE: 520 West Roosevelt Road, Wheaton – $399,900
https://www.coldwellbankerhomes.com/il/wheaton/520-w-roosevelt-rd/pid_38737509/

November 1 Evening Edition

CBS2
— Hundreds Of Northwestern Students Protest In Evanston, Clash With Police – Steven Graves (DIERSEN: How prepared are the police in your municipality for Democrat vandalism, Democrat looting, Democrat rioting, and Democrat arson?)
https://chicago.cbslocal.com/2020/11/01/evanston-northwestern-protest-police-nu-community-not-cops/

NBC5
— President Trump to Deliver Remarks at Kenosha Rally Monday Evening The rally, which is take place at the Kenosha Regional Airport, is set to begin at 7 p.m.
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/president-trump-to-deliver-remarks-at-kenosha-rally-monday-evening/2362470/
— Blagojevich Speaks at Pro-Trump Rally in Chicago’s Mount Greenwood
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/blagojevich-speaks-at-pro-trump-rally-in-chicagos-mount-greenwood/2362456/
— White House Blasts Fauci After He Says U.S. ‘Poorly’ Prepared for COVID-19 Winter A White House spokesman called Fauci’s remarks “unacceptable,” the latest escalation in tensions between Trump and the top infectious disease expert.
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/politics/white-house-blasts-fauci-after-he-says-u-s-poorly-prepared-for-covid-19-winter/2362404/
— Illinois Reports 6,980 New Cases of Coronavirus as Positivity Rate Surges Upward
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/coronavirus/illinois-reports-6980-new-cases-of-coronavirus-as-positivity-rate-surges-upward/2362418/

FOX NEWS CHICAGO
— Evanston police pepper-spray protesters who allegedly threw bricks (DIERSEN: What will the Democrats throw at the police in your municipality? How prepared are the police in your municipality for Democrat vandalism, Democrat looting, Democrat rioting, and Democrat arson?)
https://www.fox32chicago.com/news/evanston-police-pepper-spray-protesters-who-allegedly-threw-bricks

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— Bricks thrown at Evanston police, Northwestern University students pepper-sprayed in off-campus clash as protesters again call on university to defund its police – PAIGE FRY and JESSICA VILLAGOMEZ (DIERSEN: What will the Democrats throw at the police in your municipality? How prepared are the police in your municipality for Democrat vandalism, Democrat looting, Democrat rioting, and Democrat arson?)
https://www.chicagotribune.com/news/breaking/ct-northwestern-protest-20201101-zrfm7ocmbnejribnahrfheotfi-story.html
— Will County reparations proposal may get first hearing this week – ALICIA FABBRE (DIERSEN: How much reparations will Will County Democrats want me to pay? I lived in Will County full-time 1948-1974 and part-time 1974-1976. I rented out a town home in Will County 1976-1984. I worked in Will county 1973-1974. My brother continues to live in Will County. My father lived in Will County 1922-1969 and my mother 1945-2016. My ancestors on my father’s side have lived in Will County since 1854.)
https://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/daily-southtown/ct-sta-will-county-cannabis-reparations-st-1102-20201101-yyc2hxqgtnf6pm2v4q4cloccui-story.html
— Coronavirus in Illinois updates: 6,980 newly confirmed cases of COVID-19 and 35 new deaths reported as statewide positivity rate hits 8%
https://www.chicagotribune.com/coronavirus/ct-covid-19-pandemic-chicago-illinois-news-20201031-zzenwuytmrf7bp5sg6uosajyum-story.html
— Kendall County placed under tighter COVID-19 restrictions – SARAH FREISHTAT
https://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/aurora-beacon-news/ct-abn-kendall-region-2-covid-mitigations-st-20201101-5plhm2azjjgh7emjnyrfrb7kxy-story.html

DAILY HERALD
— DuPage ballots filled with tax requests for schools, fire districts – Katlyn Smith
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20201101/dupage-ballots-filled-with-tax-requests-for-schools-fire-districts
— Pre-election virus spike creates concerns for polling places – AP
https://www.dailyherald.com/article/20201101/news/311019968/
— New COVID-19 cases, deaths drop after record high Saturday – Steve Zalusky
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20201101/new-covid-19-cases-deaths-drop-after-record-high-saturday

WTTW
— Anti-Racism Agenda: Illinois Black Legislative Caucus Unveils Agenda – Erica Gunderson (DIERSEN: Ever-increasingly, since the Civil War, Democrats have shouted at Blacks that Republicans have caused all the problems that Blacks have had.)
https://news.wttw.com/2020/11/01/anti-racism-agenda-illinois-black-legislative-caucus-unveils-agenda

SUBURBAN LIFE
— Over half of DuPage County’s registered voters have already voted – JOSHUA WELGE
https://www.mysuburbanlife.com/2020/11/01/over-half-of-dupage-countys-registered-voters-have-already-voted/amqv5uw/
— DuPage County’s positivity rate climbs to 9.7% as 377 new COVID-19 cases, 5 deaths reported – JOSHUA WELGE
https://www.mysuburbanlife.com/2020/11/01/dupage-countys-positivity-rate-climbs-to-9-7-as-377-new-covid-19-cases-5-deaths-reported/as5hgke/

POSITIVELY NAPERVILLE
— County Clerk reports half of DuPage County voters have cast ballots
https://www.positivelynaperville.com/2020/11/01/county-clerk-reports-half-of-dupage-county-voters-have-cast-ballots/116895

ALTON TELEGRAPH
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-haters say “Police brutality, racism pushing Black anxiety.”
https://www.thetelegraph.com/news/article/Experts-Police-brutality-racism-pushing-Black-15692093.php

CHAMPAIGN/URBANA NEWS GAZETTE
— Off the Bench | Elected or appointed, judges have become a hot topic – David Bernthal
https://www.news-gazette.com/opinion/columns/off-the-bench-elected-or-appointed-judges-have-become-a-hot-topic/article_51fce636-3d74-50ee-a958-f2ddf635de59.html
— AS THE DEMOCRAT PARTY’S STRANGLEHOLD ON ILLINOIS TIGHTENS: Pritzker: Mr. Unpopular? – Editorial
https://www.news-gazette.com/opinion/editorials/editorial-mr-unpopular/article_25da0f41-57a7-5bae-b022-c27eceefec11.html

HERALD NEWS
— DISGUSTING, TRAGIC: Joliet cannabis store thriving – MEGANN HORSTEAD (DIERSEN: To push pot on an individual, municipality, township, county, state, or country is to destroy that individual, municipality, township, county, state, or country.)
https://www.theherald-news.com/2020/10/30/joliet-cannabis-store-thriving-despite-blow-dealt-by-covid-19-pandemic-to-local-economy/ahmv4qd/

REVIEW ATLAS
— Will Knox County pick Trump or Biden? – Jane Carlson
https://www.reviewatlas.com/news/20201101/will-knox-county-pick-trump-or-biden

TELEGRAPH HERALD
— Thousands gather at Dubuque airport for Trump campaign rally
https://www.telegraphherald.com/news/public_announcements/article_f596286a-049b-5b1d-a27b-e1c0578f6806.html

WSIL TV
— Illinois sees seven-day positivity rate of 8% – Brooke Schlyer
https://wsiltv.com/2020/11/01/illinois-sees-seven-day-positivity-rate-of-8/

WREX
— Joe Biden says he’ll take on the coronavirus pandemic, but first he has to defeat another “virus”: Donald Trump; President Donald Trump says he’s preparing for legal challenges
https://wrex.com/2020/11/01/the-latest-fauci-says-whole-lot-of-hurt-for-us-from-virus/

WQAD
— Efforts to stop election trouble on Tuesday Rock Island and Scott counties have plans in place for Election Day (DIERSEN: How prepared is law enforcement in your county for Democrat vandalism, Democrat looting, Democrat rioting, and Democrat arson?)
https://www.wqad.com/article/news/local/this-week/this-week-election-security/526-be7c4fc3-0c4a-40ca-921e-0b8ccb913812

NPR ILLINOIS
— Republicans Seek To Toss Out 127,000 Ballots In Democratic-Leaning Texas County – ALANA WISE
https://www.nprillinois.org/post/republicans-seek-toss-out-127000-ballots-democratic-leaning-texas-county#stream/0

WHEATON PATCH
— Kane, DuPage Coronavirus Hospitalizations Triple During October Region 8’s coronavirus positivity rate set new records in Kane and DuPage counties during the final week of the month. – Jonah Meadows
https://patch.com/illinois/wheaton/kane-dupage-coronavirus-hospitalizations-triple-during-october

DUPAGE COUNTY
— Half of DuPage County Voters have Cast Ballots – Voters Urged to Return Mail Ballots NOW
https://www.dupageco.org/Election/Election_Commission_News/2020/63708/
— DuPage County Clerk Jean Kaczmarek Assures Voters of Bipartisan Oversight of Election Process
https://www.dupageco.org/Election/Election_Commission_News/2020/63705/

CAPITOL FAX
— All 11 IDPH regions under IDPH mitigation rules as of November 4
https://capitolfax.com/2020/11/01/all-11-idph-regions-under-idph-mitigation-rules-as-of-november-4/

BREITBART
— Thousands Stand in Line for Trump in Windy, Snowy, Frigid Michigan – JOEL B. POLLAK
https://www.breitbart.com/2020-election/2020/11/01/watch-thousands-stand-in-line-for-trump-in-windy-snowy-frigid-michigan/

BLAZE
— Final poll: Trump takes major lead in battleground state after being tied with Biden just weeks ago ‘There’s a consistent story in 2020 to what happened in 2016’ – Chris Enloe
https://www.theblaze.com/news/final-poll-trump-takes-lead-in-iowa

NEWS BUSTERS
— ‘We’re Not Political’ ESPN Shows Partisanship in Overly Biased Political Series – Jay Maxson
https://www.newsbusters.org/blogs/culture/jay-maxson/2020/11/01/were-not-political-espn-shows-partisanship-overly-biased

PJ MEDIA
— Pittsburgh Post-Gazette Endorses Trump, Its First Republican Since 1972 – TYLER O’NEIL
https://pjmedia.com/election/tyler-o-neil/2020/11/01/pittsburgh-post-gazette-endorses-trump-its-first-republican-since-1972-n1112238

EPOCH TIMES
— White House Says Fauci Is Playing Politics Over Biden Virus Remarks – JACK PHILLIPS
https://www.theepochtimes.com/white-house-fauci-is-playing-politics-over-biden-virus-remarks-ahead-of-election_3560456.html

NBC NEWS
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-haters glorify and praise Blacks who hate Trump.
https://www.nbcnews.com/news/nbcblk/push-pull-being-black-republican-trump-era-n1245701

WASHINGTON POST
— ‘A whole lot of hurt’: Fauci warns of covid-19 surge, offers blunt assessment of Trump’s response – Josh Dawsey and Yasmeen Abutaleb
https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/fauci-covid-winter-forecast/2020/10/31/e3970eb0-1b8b-11eb-bb35-2dcfdab0a345_story.html

WALL STREET JOURNAL
— Millions of Mail-in Ballots at Risk in Battleground States With Looming Deadlines Postal slowdowns affect key states where razor-thin vote margins decided the 2016 presidential race – Rob Barry, Kevin Poulsen and Vanessa Qian
https://www.wsj.com/articles/millions-of-mail-in-ballots-at-risk-in-battleground-states-with-looming-deadlines-11604152801
— Republicans Try to Stop Democrats’ Suburban Growth Some GOP House incumbents stake out identities separate from Trump – Lindsay Wise
https://www.wsj.com/articles/republicans-try-to-stop-democrats-suburban-growth-11604160000

NEWSWEEK
— These Are The Reddest Congressional Districts in America – ELLEN DEWITT
https://www.newsweek.com/these-are-reddest-congressional-districts-america-1542866
(FROM THE ARTICLE: #29. Illinois’ 15th Congressional District Partisan Voter Index: R+21 2016 election results: 70.7% Donald Trump, 24.5% Hillary Clinton 2012 election results: 64.0% Mitt Romney, 34.1% Barack Obama House of Representatives incumbent: John Shimkus This year may mark the last race in the 15th Congressional District in southern Illinois, which is expected to be drawn out of existence in redistricting after the 2020 census. The population in the district of almost 15,000 square miles has been declining, prompting the likely loss of the House seat.)

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 23 Evening Edition

ABC7
— Illinois COVID-19 today: IL reports 3,874 new coronavirus cases, 31 deaths; Dr. Ezike makes plea to fight pandemic fatigue – Eric Horng
https://abc7chicago.com/health/il-top-doctor-makes-plea-to-fight-covid-19-fatigue-as-numbers-continue-to-surge/7275829/

NBC5
— Pritzker Says State Police Coming to All Illinois Regions Seeing COVID-19 Surge Illinois health officials reported 3,874 new cases of coronavirus Friday, along with 31 additional deaths
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/pritzker-says-state-police-coming-to-all-illinois-regions-seeing-covid-19-surge/2358420/
— Illinois’ Top Health Official Delivers Emotional Plea as Cases Surge
https://www.nbcchicago.com/top-videos-home/illinois-top-health-official-delivers-emotional-plea-as-cases-surge/2358464/
— They See Dead People—DuPage County Investigating Ballot Applications From Deceased Voters The County Clerk suggests someone may be trying to test election security – Phil Rogers
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/they-see-dead-people-dupage-county-investigating-ballot-applications-from-deceased-voters/2358435/
— Trump Campaign Sues in Nevada to Stop Vegas-Area Vote Count Trump has claimed repeatedly without evidence that widespread mail-in voting will lead to fraud – Ken Ritter
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/national-international/trump-campaign-sues-in-nevada-to-stop-vegas-area-vote-count/2358452/

CBS2
— ‘Fight The Fatigue’ Illinois’ Health Director Pleads For People To Take COVID-19 Seriously, Adhere To Pandemic Restrictions
https://chicago.cbslocal.com/2020/10/23/fight-the-fatigue-illinois-health-director-pleads-for-people-to-take-covid-19-seriously-and-adhere-to-pandemic-restrictions/

FOX NEWS CHICAGO
— US records over 71,000 new COVID-19 cases in highest single-day increase since July – Austin Williams
https://www.fox32chicago.com/news/us-records-over-71000-new-covid-19-cases-in-highest-single-day-increase-since-july

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— Would Joe Biden transform the American Way into the Chicago Way – JOHN KASS
https://www.chicagotribune.com/columns/john-kass/ct-joe-biden-big-guy-20201023-rxoouyvrrjcprhddgbxp7og46y-story.html
— Coronavirus in Illinois updates: Half of state’s 102 counties now at ‘warning level’ for COVID-19 resurgence as 3,874 new known cases and 31 additional deaths reported
https://www.chicagotribune.com/coronavirus/ct-covid-19-pandemic-chicago-illinois-news-20201023-dijbkfeci5hfjd6u545pueasea-story.html
— Polls overwhelmingly show Biden leading Trump in Wisconsin and Michigan. But are they right this time? – BILL RUTHHART
https://www.chicagotribune.com/election-2020/ct-donald-trump-joe-biden-polls-wisconsin-michigan-20201023-chh2v4ic5zaqpjdhpazlqitowu-story.html
— Mayor Lori Lightfoot wants to start issuing speed camera tickets for cars going 6 mph over the limit – JOHN BYRNE and GREGORY PRATT
https://www.chicagotribune.com/politics/ct-lori-lightfoot-chicago-budget-fines-fees-increase-20201023-fq7dh3ny55db3jdwzsmqnyd7si-story.html
— In contentious election year, political parties recruiting thousands in Illinois to keep an eye on polling places Nov. 3 – DAN PETRELLA and KELLI SMITH
https://www.chicagotribune.com/election-2020/ct-illinois-election-poll-watchers-20201023-n7ju663c45hafkdnn43hkavdmu-story.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Democrats have declared war on Republicans. Democrats consider the following to be their soldiers in their army: immigrants, BLMers, LGBTQers, minorities, females, younger people, poor people, rich people, union members, non-married people, moderates, liberals, Libertarians, Greens, Independents, RINOs, stoners, drinkers, gamblers, non-Christians, non-German Americans, federal employees, veterans, and those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.
https://www.chicagotribune.com/columns/steve-chapman/ct-column-trump-immigrants-catch-release-chapman-20201023-4kokf77g4rhijog7aol5pn65z4-story.html
— Best president for Black America since Lincoln? C’mon, man! – CLARENCE PAGE (DIERSEN: What are your demographics? I am 100% German American. My outstanding grandfather on my father’s side fought the Germans in WWI. My outstanding uncles on my mother’s side fought the Germans in WWII. My outstanding father would have fought the Germans in WWII if he had not been 4-F.)
https://www.chicagotribune.com/columns/clarence-page/ct-column-president-trump-debate-joe-biden-lbj-page-20201023-vhemtmg5qjehjfq4km5gzsscta-story.html
— Jewish groups allege an ‘alarming increase in anti-Semitism and anti-Zionism’ at University of Illinois’ Urbana-Champaign campus – ELYSSA CHERNEY
https://www.chicagotribune.com/news/breaking/ct-university-of-illinois-urbana-champaign-anti-semitism-complaint-20201024-qz53rtyb35hh3ct2hvxbrsmofq-story.html

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— Land of tears: ‘Desperate’ Illinois public health workers ‘seeing history repeat itself’ “If you’re talking about COVID fatigue from having to keep wearing a mask, think about the COVID fatigue for health care workers, respiratory therapists, who are going to have to go through this whole episode again of trying to fight for people’s lives,” Dr. Ngozi Ezike said. – Mitchell Armentrout
https://chicago.suntimes.com/politics/2020/10/23/21530812/illinois-covid-cases-deaths-pritzker-restaurants-indoor-oct-23
— A fight is brewing over Pritzker’s latest restrictions on restaurants, bars Influential restaurant and bar owners don’t appear to be willing to take this lying down. Several have made a big public show of remaining open to indoor service in defiance of the new prohibitions. – Rich Miller
https://chicago.suntimes.com/columnists/2020/10/23/21531149/pritzker-covid-19-restrictions-restaurants-bars-dupage-county-rich-miller
— 1.8 million ballots cast statewide bringing state closer to a ‘fairly clear picture’ of results on election night Election officials have urged residents to cast ballots early or by mail to avoid crowded Election Day polling places amid COVID-19 concerns. – Rachel Hinton
https://chicago.suntimes.com/elections/2020/10/23/21530889/illinois-election-early-voting-mail-in-ballots
— Let’s declare a two-week ‘grace period’ — until Nov. 17 — to make sure all votes are counted Donald Trump will announce victory on the night of Nov. 3 no matter how many votes Biden has. Trump then will incite street agitations and launch judicial challenges based on conspiratorial fantasies. – Ralph Nader, Lou Fisher and Bruce Fein
https://chicago.suntimes.com/2020/10/23/21530881/2020-presidential-election-ralph-nader-grace-period-voter-suppression

CRAIN’S CHICAGO BUSINESS
— Most of the Illinois vote will be cast before Election Day An unprecedented tide of early and mail-in ballots is changing the way elections are determined here. – GREG HINZ
https://www.chicagobusiness.com/greg-hinz-politics/most-illinois-vote-will-be-cast-election-day
— DISGUSTING, TRAGIC: Pot pushers push pot. To push pot on an individual, municipality, township, county, state, or country is to destroy that individual, municipality, township, county, state, or country.
https://www.chicagobusiness.com/marijuanacannabis/weed-has-delivered-some-promises-so-far-one-remains-unfulfilled
https://www.chicagobusiness.com/marijuanacannabis/how-cannabis-easing-budget-pain-city-and-county
— S&P: Lightfoot’s budget extends city’s budget imbalance Once again, underfunded pensions are the culprit, along with revisiting a financial practice watchdogs loathe: scoop and toss. – A.D. QUIG
https://www.chicagobusiness.com/government/sp-lightfoots-budget-extends-citys-budget-imbalance
— Affordable housing is cropping up in some unlikely areas Trump’s tweets highlight the tension that still exists over low-priced projects in the suburbs. – ALBY GALLUN (DIERSEN: Overwhelmingly, those who have trouble affording housing vote for Democrats.)
https://www.chicagobusiness.com/commercial-real-estate/affordable-housing-cropping-some-unlikely-areas

DAILY HERALD
— Peter Breen v. Terra Costa Howard: House District 48 candidates debate ethics reform, Madigan’s leadership – Lauren Rohr
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20201023/house-district-48-candidates-debate-ethics-reform-madigans-leadership
— Biden accuses Trump of encouraging virus spread – AP
https://www.dailyherald.com/article/20201023/news/310239919/

HERALD & REVIEW
— Illinois football uniforms will promote social justice in Friday’s season opener – Joey Wagner (DIERSEN: Ever-increasingly, under the Democrats, to promote social justice is to promote hatred against Republicans.)
https://herald-review.com/sports/college/football/illinois-football-uniforms-will-promote-social-justice-in-fridays-season-opener/article_5317fc6f-2dd2-5b90-b23e-a0698db587ee.html

DEKALB DAILY CHRONICLE
— NIU reports 24 new COVID-19 cases, biggest increase in a month
https://www.daily-chronicle.com/2020/10/23/niu-reports-24-new-covid-19-cases-biggest-increase-in-a-month/abv8kvz/

RIVER BENDER
— Durkin Joins Elik, Ciampoli, Prenzler to Back Reforms for Illinois
https://www.riverbender.com/articles/details/durkin-joins-elik-ciampoli-prenzler-to-back-reforms-for-illinois-45335.cfm

STATELINE
— Some Winnebago County absentee ballots rejected due to voter mistakes
https://www.mystateline.com/video/some-winnebago-county-absentee-ballots-rejected-due-to-voter-mistakes/5966353/

ELMHURST PATCH
— Rep. Mazzochi Renews Push to Get the Deceased Off the Voter Rolls After Democrats lowered vote by mail standards, nine dead DuPage County residents “requested” vote by mail ballots for upcoming election
https://patch.com/illinois/elmhurst/rep-mazzochi-renews-push-get-deceased-voter-rolls

ILLINOIS OPPORTUNITY PROJECT
— Forget About Pritzker. This Is About You.
https://www.illinoisopportunity.org/forget-about-pritzker-this-is-about-you/
(FROM THE ARTICLE: Within the next 5-10 years, whether these two men are still in power or not, the retirement you’ve spent the majority of your adult life working for, will be taxed by the state. The property taxes that you can barely afford right now will continue to rise. Your children will find better opportunities elsewhere once small businesses and large employers move to states with better business climates. Before you know it, the town that you grew up in, started a family in, and helped grow will be no more. Just look at the city of Peoria. Once the home to Caterpillar, the IHSA Basketball State Finals, and many other businesses and cultural events, is now empty. More people have left Illinois in the past ten years than remain in Peoria. The current state of affairs in Illinois is already bad, and the passage of the Tax Hike Amendment could completely put the state out of business. The Tax Hike Amendment would make businesses pay the 2nd highest tax rate in the nation. Between COVID and the already high taxes, it just simply won’t play. The latest September jobs report put Illinois in the bottom five states gaining jobs back. Jobs are leaving and they aren’t coming back. The stakes on the ballot this November are bigger than these two men, this is about you and the future of your family in Illinois.)

ILLINOIS FAMILY ACTION
— Trump’s Accomplishments: The Case for Four More Years – Kathy Valente
https://illinoisfamilyaction.org/2020/10/trumps-accomplishments/

CAPITOL FAX
— Milton Township GOP warns voters of “an election day surprise” because Pritzker is putting restrictions “on predominately Republican counties”
https://capitolfax.com/2020/10/23/milton-township-gop-warns-voters-of-an-election-day-surprise-because-pritzker-is-putting-restrictions-on-predominately-republican-counties/
— Brandeis Center: “Jewish students at UIUC have been targeted for years” but university won’t take action
https://capitolfax.com/2020/10/23/brandeis-center-jewish-students-at-uiuc-have-been-targeted-for-years-but-university-wont-take-action/
— Pritzker warns that regions are worsening, Dr. Ezike begs Illinoisans to do their part
https://capitolfax.com/2020/10/23/pritzker-warns-that-regions-are-worsening-dr-ezike-begs-illinoisans-to-do-their-part/
— 3,874 new cases, 31 additional deaths, 2,498 hospitalized, 5.6 percent positivity rate, over 82,000 tests
https://capitolfax.com/2020/10/23/3874-new-cases-31-additional-deaths-2498-hospitalized-56-percent-positivity-rate-over-82000-tests/
— Bailey on Pritzker: “This man has got to pay the price… he is destroying Illinois”
https://capitolfax.com/2020/10/23/bailey-on-pritzker-this-man-has-got-to-pay-the-price-he-is-destroying-illinois/

WASHINGTON TIMES
— Jewish students file federal complaint against University of Illinois over ‘anti-Semitic harassment’ University says it had sought to address concerns in ‘collaborative discussion’ – Valerie Richardson
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2020/oct/23/jewish-students-file-federal-complaint-against-uni/
— Trump intensifies attacks against Biden proposals Puts rival on defense over son’s ‘shady’ business – Dave Boyer
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2020/oct/22/hunter-biden-coronavirus-crisis-loom-over-last-deb/
— Biden’s tax-the-rich plan would ultimately hit middle-class earners, analysis finds Democrat vows no tax increase on those earning less than $400,000 – Valerie Richardson
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2020/oct/21/bidens-tax-rich-plan-ultimately-cost-middle-class-/

BREITBART
— Cruz: Google Should Be ‘Broken Up’ — ‘Abusing Monopoly Power’ – Jeff Poor
https://www.breitbart.com/clips/2020/10/23/cruz-google-should-be-broken-up-abusing-monopoly-power/
— Joe Biden Falsely Claims Freed Border Crossers Show Up for Their Asylum Hearings – JOHN BINDER
https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2020/10/22/fact-check-joe-biden-falsely-claims-freed-border-crossers-show-up-asylum-hearings/
— Licensed Gun Owner Shoots Alleged Home Invader in Chicago – AWR HAWKINS
https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2020/10/23/licensed-gun-owner-shoots-alleged-home-invader-in-chicago/

DAILY SIGNAL
— Tech Censorship Is on a Dangerous Path – Armstrong Williams (DIERSEN: Of course, my critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes want Google, Facebook, etc. to censure GOPUSA ILLINOIS emails and to censure www.gopillinois.com .)
https://www.dailysignal.com/2020/10/22/tech-censorship-is-on-a-dangerous-path/

FOX BUSINESS
— Facebook users can now appeal censorship decisions to oversight board Appeals will be made to the platform’s independent, global oversight board – Audrey Conklin DIERSEN: Of course, my critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes want Google, Facebook, etc. to censure GOPUSA ILLINOIS emails and to censure www.gopillinois.com .)
https://www.foxbusiness.com/technology/facebook-appeal-censorship-oversight-board

LIFE SITE NEWS
— Chinese nationals are censoring conservatives on Facebook, insider reveals At least half a dozen Chinese nationals ‘are working on censorship’ for the social media giant. – Calvin Freiburger
https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/chinese-nationals-are-censoring-conservatives-on-facebook-insider-reveals

CAMPUS REFORM
— Stanford students use ‘Act of Intolerance’ policy against College Republicans – Ben Zeisloft
https://www.campusreform.org/?ID=15963

NEW YORK TIMES
— Democrats Try to Shut Down Senate, Seeking to Stain Barrett Confirmation Lacking the ability to block President Trump’s Supreme Court nominee, Democrats are using the final days of the debate to stoke outrage among voters about the rush to confirm her. – Nicholas Fandos
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/10/23/us/politics/democrats-senate-barrett-confirmation.html
— Why Washington Hates Big Tech – Shira Ovide (DIERSEN: Of course, my critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes want Google, Facebook, etc. to censure GOPUSA ILLINOIS emails and to censure www.gopillinois.com .)
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/10/23/technology/why-washington-hates-big-tech.html

WASHINGTON POST
— U.S. hits all-time high in daily new coronavirus cases
https://www.washingtonpost.com/nation/2020/10/23/coronavirus-covid-live-updates-us/

U.S. NEWS & WORLD REPORT
— More Protests Planned Over Police Shooting of Black Couple in Illinois – Reuters
https://www.usnews.com/news/us/articles/2020-10-23/more-protests-planned-over-police-shooting-of-black-couple-in-illinois

NASDAQ
— DISGUSTING, TRAGIC: Pot pushers push pot. To push pot on an individual, municipality, township, county, state, or country is to destroy that individual, municipality, township, county, state, or country.
https://www.nasdaq.com/articles/why-voting-yes-to-cannabis-will-help-states-pandemic-stricken-economies-2020-10-23

ZILLOW
— FOR SALE: 909 Warrenville Road, Wheaton – $369,900
https://www.zillow.com/wheaton-il/X1-SS1apc9gppw622z_3o1g1_sse/4447909_zpid/

October 20 Evening Edition

ABC7
— Illinois COVID-19: IL reports 3,714 new coronavirus cases, 41 deaths; Phase 3 restrictions imposed on south, west suburbs Kane, DuPage, Will and Kankakee to face new restrictions as positivity rate surges – Cate Cauguiran
https://abc7chicago.com/health/live-parts-of-illinois-return-to-phase-3-covid-19-restrictions/7181614/
— Melania Trump cancels campaign appearance, still recovering from COVID-19 – CNN
https://abc7chicago.com/politics/melania-trump-cancels-campaign-appearance-says-shes-not-feeling-well/7189949/
— Rush Limbaugh says his lung cancer is terminal – CNN
https://abc7chicago.com/politics/rush-limbaugh-says-his-lung-cancer-is-terminal/7184325/
— ‘Our America: Living While Black’ addresses education disparities in public school systems (DIERSEN: My critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes demonize, denigrate, and condemn the Missouri Synod Lutheran grade schools that my parents sent me to, but at the time, they hint/imply/argue/shout that I got an unfair advantage in life because I attended those schools.)
https://abc7chicago.com/education/our-america-living-while-black-tackles-education-disparities-/7187968/

NBC5
— Illinois Health Officials Identify 3 Primary Locations (workplaces, school, and restaurants and bars) Where COVID-19 Spreads Most Easily
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/coronavirus/illinois-health-officials-identify-3-primary-locations-where-covid-19-spreads-most-easily/2356685/
— Cough Keeps Melania Trump Off Campaign Trail The first lady announced last week that she had recovered from COVID-19 after she and the president received their positive test results in early October
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/politics/cough-keeps-melania-trump-off-campaign-trail/2356558/
— How Trump Plowed Through $1 Billion, Losing Cash Advantage Some campaign aides privately acknowledge they are facing difficult spending decisions – Brian Slodysko and Zeke Miller
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/national-international/how-trump-plowed-through-1-billion-losing-cash-advantage/2356624/
— Suburban Schools Navigate Rising Covid-19 Cases Despite a warning from the DuPage County Health Department, some districts are moving forward with plans to bring students back for in-person learning. – Kate Chappell
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/suburban-schools-navigate-rising-covid-19-cases/2356740/

FOX NEWS CHICAGO
– Memphis poll worker fired for turning away voters with Black Lives Matter shirts (DIERSEN: To promote BLM is to promote hatred against Republicans.)
https://www.fox32chicago.com/news/poll-worker-fired-for-turning-away-voters-with-black-lives-matter-shirts

WGN RADIO
— ‘40% of restaurants could close for good’ – Illinois Restaurant Association President Sam Toia on impact of COVID-19 surge
https://wgnradio.com/chicagos-afternoon-news/40-of-restaurants-could-close-for-good-ira-president-sam-toia-on-impact-of-covid-19-surge/

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— ‘Disgusted’ NU president condemns students who burned a school banner and vandalized campus during police protests, sparking calls for his resignation – ELYSSA CHERNEY and GENEVIEVE BOOKWALTER
https://www.chicagotribune.com/news/breaking/ct-northwestern-university-police-protests-president-20201020-cflznyjik5fmdgocuao3oojjka-story.html
— Illinois orders tighter restrictions on bars, restaurants and gatherings in several suburban counties as coronavirus positivity rates rise – DAN PETRELLA and GRACE WONG
https://www.chicagotribune.com/coronavirus/ct-coronavirus-restrictions-roll-back-suburbs-20201020-6fhep6fodfdmpgbl5q7o26qdli-story.html
— Chicago-area hospitals watch surge in COVID-19 patients, brace for things to get worse – LISA SCHENCKER
https://www.chicagotribune.com/coronavirus/ct-coronavirus-hospitals-second-wave-illinois-preparations-steroids-20201020-tqhahnqq6fdmrpognbusmlyjju-story.html
— Why are Chicagoans moving away during the pandemic? As study suggests outbound migration is spiking, we asked them. – ARIEL CHEUNG (DIERSEN: Democrats, Libertarians, Greens, Independents, and RINOs want Republicans to leave Illinois, and especially Republicans who are law enforcement officers, Trump supporters, conservative, patriotic, White, male, older, heterosexual, married, non-poor, gun owners, Christian, Protestant, Italian American, German American, and those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.)
https://www.chicagotribune.com/real-estate/ct-re-chicago-moving-covid-19-asked-why-20201020-thwgyh4muzexfi4q7k6uulowwe-story.html
— Prospects dim for return of Chicago’s convention industry. ‘I would say definitely not 2021.’ – ABDEL JIMENEZ
https://www.chicagotribune.com/business/ct-biz-convention-industry-late-return-2021-chicago-coronavirus-20201020-npkk3i3quredjm5ti7rh7jkr4a-story.html
— Mail-in, early voting in Illinois soars past 1 million mark – Lisa Donovan
https://www.chicagotribune.com/politics/ct-early-voting-tally-illinois-suburbs-restrictions-covid-spin-20201020-wvqapf4ibjbbxhhbhieclbbune-story.html
— Republican Mazzochi of Elmhurst faces Democrat Zordani of Clarendon Hills in election for state rep of 47th District – KIMBERLY FORNEK
https://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/elmhurst/ct-elh-state-rep-47-election-tl-1022-20201020-3zpxhgebmfa5dku27who3xxate-story.html
— Jim Durkin seeks reelection in 82nd District against newcomer Kassem Moukahal – CHUCK FIELDMAN
https://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/western-springs/ct-dws-state-rep-82nd-tl-1022-20201020-kbfodaqglfh7ti2zrezdxdcnxe-story.html
— Pritzker announced tighter restrictions for Kane, DuPage, Will, Kankakee counties. Here’s what that means for restaurants and residents – SARAH FREISHTAT
https://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/aurora-beacon-news/ct-abn-kane-dupage-will-covid-restrictions-st-20201020-lpt7vaw735dv3byxj6fhhgygzq-story.html
— DuPage sets record on first day of early voting while Will reports lines of voters waiting to cast ballots – ALICIA FABBRE
https://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/naperville-sun/ct-nvs-will-dupage-early-voting-st-1021-20201020-rssjvrdjfjcavienmlgneonz5a-story.html

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Hate-filled Republican-hating Republican-haters want Latinos to vote for Democrats.
https://chicago.suntimes.com/2020/10/20/21522948/latino-voting-2020-election-united-states-voting-demographics-voto-political-power-editorial

DAILY HERALD
— ‘We’re now entering a new wave of this virus’: Counties will face restrictions starting Friday – Marni Pyke
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20201020/were-now-entering-a-new-wave-of-this-virus-counties-will-face-restrictions-starting-friday-
— OUTSTANDING: Donald Trump Jr., Kimberly Guilfoyle visit Woodstock for Trump rally – Kelli Duncan
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20201020/donald-trump-jr-kimberly-guilfoyle-visit-woodstock-for-trump-rally
— Laura Hois: Candidate profile, Illinois State House — 81st District
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20201020/laura-hois-candidate-profile-illinois-state-house-x2014-81st-district
— Endorsement: Walsh for Illinois House Dist. 62
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20201019/endorsement-walsh-for-illinois-house-dist-62

WTTW
— Candidate Forum: Republican Ives Aims to Unseat Casten in 6th District – Alexandra Silets
https://news.wttw.com/2020/10/20/candidate-forum-republican-ives-aims-unseat-casten-6th-district

SUBURBAN LIFE
— First day of expanded early voting in DuPage County shatters previous record – JOSHUA WELGE
https://www.mysuburbanlife.com/2020/10/20/first-day-of-expanded-early-voting-in-dupage-county-shatters-previous-record/aai30p4/

WSIU
— Republican Legislators Hold Press Tour Supporting GOP Supreme Court Candidate – BENJY JEFFORDS
https://news.wsiu.org/post/republican-legislators-hold-press-tour-supporting-gop-supreme-court-candidate#stream/0

NORTHERN PUBLIC RADIO
— Four Downstate Lawmakers Launch ‘Restore Illinois Tour’ – CHASE CAVANAUGH
https://www.northernpublicradio.org/post/four-downstate-lawmakers-launch-restore-illinois-tour

WAND
— A trial to determine who won the 2018 Macon County sheriff race has been delayed to late October.
https://www.wandtv.com/news/macon-co-sheriffs-race-recount-trial-delayed/article_b9b39524-1261-11eb-8c2b-dfff4d17654c.html

ELMHURST PATCH
— The Gender And Partisan Rift On DuPage County Board Tensions flare between board chairman and one of the members. The chair was accused of sounding more like Trump. – David Giuliani
https://patch.com/illinois/elmhurst/gender-partisan-rift-dupage-county-board

CRYSTAL LAKE PATCH
— Casten, Ives Spar On COVID-19, Values Of 6th District Voters Sean Casten, D-Downers Grove, is going against challenger Jeanne Ives, R-Wheaton, in the 6th Congressional District race. – Amie Schaenzer
https://patch.com/illinois/crystallake/casten-ives-spar-covid-19-values-6th-district-voters-0

WHEATON PATCH
— Early Voting Breaks Records In DuPage County: Clerk’s Office Monday was the first day of early voting at several sites across DuPage County. – Lisa Marie Farver,
https://patch.com/illinois/wheaton/early-voting-breaks-records-dupage-county-clerks-office
— 48 Sex Offenders In Wheaton: 2020 Safety Map There are 48 sex offenders from Wheaton, according to the Illinois Sex Offender Registry. – Lisa Marie Farver
https://patch.com/illinois/wheaton/48-sex-offenders-wheaton-2020-safety-map

MCHENRY COUNTY BLOG
— IL-06: Sean Casten Campaign Continues Wizard of Oz / Halloween Theme – Wicked Witch of the West Pelosi to Campaign for Him
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/10/20/flsa2/
— Franks Re-Election Campaign Surfaces
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/10/20/franks-re-election-campaign-surfaces/
— Grafton Township First to Decide to Hold Republican February Township Primary Election
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/10/20/grafton-township-first-to-decide-to-hold-republican-february-township-primary-election/

ILLINOIS REVIEW
— ILLINOIS GOVERNOR RETURNS MAJOR AREAS TO PHASE 3 COVID RESTRICTIONS
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2020/10/illinois-governor-returns-major-areas-to-phase-3-covid-restrictions.html
— SENATOR SYVERSON: COVID-19 ACTIONS BY THE STATE DEFY COMMON SENSE AND SCIENCE
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2020/10/senator-syverson-covid-19-actions-by-the-state-defy-common-sense-and-science.html
— DUPAGE CO STATE’S ATTORNEY DENIES BOND FOR TWO CHICAGOANS ACCUSED OF ARMED ROBBERY IN OAK BROOK
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2020/10/dupage-co-states-attorney-denies-bond-for-two-chicagoans-accused-of-armed-robbery-in-oak-brook.html
— A SHRINKING POPULATION: ILLINOIS THE OUTLIER
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2020/10/a-shrinking-population-illinois-the-outlier.html
— THORNER/COOK: WHAT’S ONE LITTLE VOTE?
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2020/10/thornercook-whats-one-little-vote-.html

CAPITOL FAX
— Pritzker: Will, Kankakee, DuPage and Kane counties heading for mitigation on Friday
https://capitolfax.com/2020/10/20/pritzker-will-kankakee-dupage-and-kane-counties-heading-for-mitigation-on-friday/
— Republican state Senator says state mitigations should be based on hospitalizations, not positivity rates
https://capitolfax.com/2020/10/20/republican-state-senator-says-state-mitigations-should-be-based-on-hospitalizations-not-positivity-rates/
— 3,714 new cases, 41 additional deaths, 2,261 in hospitals, 5.5 percent positivity rate
https://capitolfax.com/2020/10/20/3714-new-cases-41-additional-deaths-2261-in-hospitals-55-percent-positivity-rate/

GOPUSA
— New Data Analysis Finds 353 Counties With 1.8 Million More Registered Voters Than Eligible Citizens
https://www.gopusa.com/?p=96551

AMERICAN CONSERVATIVE
— Big Tech’s End-Run Around The First Amendment Big Tech platforms are the public squares of our time. Anyone who says free speech there doesn’t matter is lying to himself. – PETER VAN BUREN
https://www.theamericanconservative.com/articles/big-techs-end-run-around-the-first-amendment/
— Slavery Reparations? We Already Tried Them And They Didn’t Work Lyndon Johnson’s War on Poverty was intended to raise up black Americans. Instead it benefitted bureaucrats and big unions. – LEWIS M. ANDREWS
https://www.theamericanconservative.com/articles/slavery-reparations-we-already-tried-them-and-they-didnt-work/

NATIONAL REVIEW
— Senate Will Vote on Amy Coney Barrett’s Supreme Court Confirmation on Monday – MAIREAD MCARDLE
https://www.nationalreview.com/news/senate-will-vote-on-amy-coney-barretts-supreme-court-confirmation-on-monday/

THE HILL
— Justice Department charges Google with illegally maintaining search monopoly – CHRIS MILLS RODRIGO
https://thehill.com/policy/technology/521850-justice-department-charges-google-with-illegally-maintaining-search

NBC NEWS
— Two weeks until Election Day, Democrats have a big lead in early voting Results are closer in some battleground states, and state Republicans are banking on bigger turnout on Election Day. – Nigel Chiwaya, Jiachuan Wu, Elliott Ramos and Kanwal Syed
https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/2020-election/two-weeks-till-election-day-democrats-have-big-lead-early-n1243991
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Ever-increasingly, those who are anti-religious, anti-conservative, and/or anti-Republican attack you if you do not promote LGBTQ.
https://www.nbcnews.com/feature/nbc-out/political-candidates-face-uptick-anti-lgbtq-attack-ads-n1244032

October 18 Evening Edition

ABC7
— AS THE DEMOCRAT PARTY’S STRANGLEHOLD ON ILLINOIS TIGHTENS: President Trump, local allies partially to blame for Illinois COVID-19 spike, Gov. Pritzker says – AP
https://abc7chicago.com/politics/pritzker-says-trump-is-partly-to-blame-for-il-covid-19-spike/7137155/
— AS THE DEMOCRAT PARTY’S STRANGLEHOLD ON ILLINOIS TIGHTENS: Illinois COVID-19: IL reports 4,245 new coronavirus cases, with 22 deaths DeKalb, Kane, McHenry and Will counties among 34 at Illinois’ COVID-19 warning level – Eric Horng
https://abc7chicago.com/health/il-reports-4245-new-coronavirus-cases-with-22-deaths/7133544/
— Illinois US House candidates Sean Casten, Jeanne Ives, Bill Redpath discuss issues
https://abc7chicago.com/politics/il-us-house-candidates-sean-casten-jeanne-ives-bill-redpath-discuss-issues/7133063/
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Ever-increasingly, since the Civil War, hate-filled Republican-hating Republican-haters blame Republicans for the problems that Blacks have had, are having, and will have.
https://abc7chicago.com/feature/society/our-america-living-while-black/6684868/

NBC5
— Black Officers Break From Unions Over Trump Endorsements All 44 state Fraternal Orders of Police chapters that cast a ballot voted for Trump – Claudia Lauer
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/national-international/black-officers-break-from-unions-over-trump-endorsements/2355669/
— Policy Vs. Personality: Undecideds Torn as Election Nears While polls show there are far fewer on-the-fence voters this year than the unusually high number in 2016, the Trump and Biden campaigns each believes it still can win over numbers that matter – Jill Colvin and Aamer Madhani
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/politics/policy-vs-personality-undecideds-torn-as-election-nears/2355653/

CBS2
— Gov. Pritzker Says President Trump Is ‘Modeling Bad Behavior’ When It Comes To COVID-19
https://chicago.cbslocal.com/2020/10/18/gov-pritzker-says-president-trump-is-modeling-bad-behavior-when-it-comes-to-covid-19/

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— AS THE DEMOCRAT PARTY’S STRANGLEHOLD ON ILLINOIS TIGHTENS: Gov. J.B. Pritzker blames President Trump and his allies for coronavirus spike in Illinois – DAN PETRELLA
https://www.chicagotribune.com/coronavirus/ct-coronavirus-illinois-jb-pritzker-trump-20201018-m5zo2g4y2rgw5kvoowcdaolray-story.html
— Steelworker union shines Biden, Harris ‘bat light’ on Chicago’s Trump Tower – KATHERINE ROSENBERG-DOUGLAS
https://www.chicagotribune.com/news/breaking/ct-usw-union-biden-light-trump-hotel-bat-light-20201018-qim4bh56njaxlnod6spryr5wku-story.html
— Mayor Lori Lightfoot considering $94 million property tax increase, more than 300 city worker layoffs and gas tax hike, as part of plan to close $1.2 billion budget gap – GREGORY PRATT and JOHN BYRNE
https://www.chicagotribune.com/politics/ct-chicago-city-budget-20201019-mz75coctozezdgxw2qhy2lmbte-story.html

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— Gov. J.B. Pritzker: President Trump ‘made it nearly impossible’ for Illinois, other states to reopen Trump, in a Saturday rally in Janesville, Wisconsin, said “Illinois could use a new governor.” – Lynn Sweet
https://chicago.suntimes.com/politics/2020/10/18/21521729/gov-pritzker-cnn-president-trump-states-reopen-covid
— Lightfoot to unveil plan to ‘fix it ourselves,’ erase $1.2 billion shortfall without federal help Eventually, Chicago is almost certain to get more federal stimulus funds to replace at least some of the revenue lost due to the pandemic. But it won’t come soon enough to spare the mayor from outlining a painful spending plan. – Fran Spielman
https://chicago.suntimes.com/2020/10/18/21513549/chicago-budget-2021-lightfoot-spending-plan-taxes-cuts-coronavirus-covid
— ‘Freedom, faith and family’ vs. ‘proven track record’ are competing pitches in battle to succeed Jim Oberweis State Rep. Karina Villa and Republican Jeanette Ward have sought to cast each other as being out of touch with the Illinois Senate district, which includes all or parts of Aurora, Batavia, Geneva, Naperville, Oswego, Plano, West Chicago and Yorkville. – Rachel Hinton
https://chicago.suntimes.com/politics/2020/10/18/21519953/oberweis-karina-villa-jeanette-ward-state-senate-election-madigan
— How County Commissioner Bridget Degnen whipped through the revolving door to potential riches Degnen should resign from the Cook County board or quit working as a paid consultant — and possible owner — in the recreational pot business. – Editorial
https://chicago.suntimes.com/2020/10/18/21519482/bridget-degnen-cannabis-cook-county-board-editorial

DAILY HERALD
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-haters say “Trump leans into fear tactics in bid to win Midwest states.”
https://www.dailyherald.com/article/20201017/news/310179944/
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-haters exhort women to vote for change at US rallies. “Change” is code for getting rid of individuals, organizations, companies, governments, and countries that are law enforcement officers, Trump supporters, conservative, patriotic, Republican, American, White, male, older, heterosexual, married, non-poor, gun owners, Christian, Protestant, 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.dailyherald.com/article/20201017/news/310179916/
— Suburbs to ramp up early voting starting Monday – Lauren Rohr
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20201018/suburbs-to-ramp-up-early-voting-starting-monday

MCHENRY COUNTY BLOG
— Another New Sign Against Jack Franks’ Re-Election
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/10/18/another-new-sign-against-jack-franks-re-election/
— IL-06: Sean Casten Playing Cowardly Lion for Halloween, Rejects WTTW Debate on Tuesday
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/10/18/casten101820/

FOX NEWS
— Social media backlash resurrected over Biden’s transition team’s ties to Facebook and Twitter A former Facebook exec will oversee enforcement of the Biden campaign’s ethics plan – Evie Fordham, Yael Halon
https://www.foxnews.com/media/social-media-backlash-facebook-twitter-hunter-biden

BLAZE
— Chicago: Man, 18, accused of molesting cousin, 7, during online class in front of teacher and first-grade students What is wrong with people – Paul Sacca
https://www.theblaze.com/news/man-arrested-molesting-cousin-online-class

TOWNHALL
— Biden’s Going Back Into Hiding. Here’s for How Long. – Beth Baumann
https://townhall.com/tipsheet/bethbaumann/2020/10/18/bidens-going-back-into-hiding-heres-for-how-long-n2578308
— Even More Proof of the Final Debate Moderator’s Anti-Trump Nature Have Surfaced – Beth Baumann
https://townhall.com/tipsheet/bethbaumann/2020/10/17/more-proof-final-debate-moderator-kristen-welker-has-deep-ties-to-the-democratic-n2578279
— The Party of Enduring Racism, Bias, and Prejudice – Jeff Davidson
https://townhall.com/columnists/jeffdavidson/2020/10/18/the-party-of-enduring-racism-bias-and-prejudice-n2578300
(FROM THE ARTICLE: From 93% to 96% of American media is controlled by leftists, considering book and magazine publishing, major newspapers, Internet tech giants, television, etc. The Left dominates in our schools, Hollywood, and popular culture.)
— Trump Is on His Way to Victory — Because of the Trump Miracle Economy – Wayne Allyn Root
https://townhall.com/columnists/wayneallynroot/2020/10/18/trump-is-on-his-way-to-victory–because-of-the-trump-miracle-economy-n2578297

THE HILL
— AS THE DEMOCRAT PARTY’S STRANGLEHOLD ON ILLINOIS TIGHTENS: Illinois governor blames Trump’s allies for state’s wrong direction on coronavirus – JOSEPH CHOI
https://thehill.com/homenews/sunday-talk-shows/521592-illinois-governor-blames-trumps-allies-for-states-wrong-direction
— RNC chairwoman: Republicans should realize distancing themselves from Trump ‘is hurting themselves in the long run’ – JUSTINE COLEMAN
https://thehill.com/homenews/sunday-talk-shows/521587-rnc-chairwoman-any-republican-that-doesnt-recognize-that-running

ASSOCIATED PRESS
— AS THE DEMOCRAT PARTY’S STRANGLEHOLD ON ILLINOIS TIGHTENS: Illinois gov says Trump partly to blame for COVID-19 spike
https://week.com/2020/10/18/illinois-gov-says-trump-partly-to-blame-for-covid-19-spike/
— Twitter blocks tweet from Trump adviser downplaying masks (DIERSEN: My critics/opponents want to abolish the First Amendment. How soon will my critics/opponents succeed in blocking you from reading GOPUSA ILLINOIS emails? I should write a book about my critics/opponents. Better yet, I should sue them.)
https://wrex.com/2020/10/18/twitter-blocks-tweet-from-trump-adviser-downplaying-masks/
— Facebook’s long and halting fight against misinformation (DIERSEN: According to my critics/opponents, all government and political news and commentary is misinformation except for the government and political news and commentary that they put out or bless. I should write a book about my critics/opponents, better yet, I should sue them.)
https://apnews.com/article/virus-outbreak-donald-trump-conspiracy-theories-misinformation-elections-36cca2a5fb8911132b0d8f0b6a3e5a31

CNN
— Few masks and no social distancing at church service Trump attended – Alison Main and Kevin Liptak
https://www.cnn.com/politics/live-news/us-election-news-10-18-2020/h_7e6ab16abf47fb6baa6634e1484a04d7
— Trump tries to recreate 2016 atmosphere in final push to Election Day – Kevin Liptak
https://www.cnn.com/2020/10/18/politics/donald-trump-election-2020-nostalgia/index.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: A hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-hater says “Amy Coney Barrett showed she’s ready to be part of Trump’s post-truth strategy.”
https://www.cnn.com/2020/10/18/opinions/amy-coney-barrett-trump-post-truth-sachs/index.html

ABC NEWS
— Twitter blocks tweet from Trump adviser downplaying masks Twitter has blocked a post from an adviser to President Donald Trump who suggested that masks do not work to stop the spread of coronavirus – CATHY BUSSEWITZ (DIERSEN: My critics/opponents want to abolish the First Amendment. How soon will my critics/opponents succeed in blocking you from reading GOPUSA ILLINOIS emails? I should write a book about my critics/opponents. Better yet, I should sue them.)
https://abcnews.go.com/Politics/wireStory/twitter-blocks-tweet-trump-adviser-downplaying-masks-73686138

NBC NEWS
— Why Trump vs. Biden is a lot like 2016 — and why it’s not Four years ago, his campaign was left for dead. Could the president win again? – Alex Seitz-Wald
https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/2020-election/why-trump-vs-biden-lot-2016-why-it-s-not-n1243801

NEW YORK TIMES
— Hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-haters say “Trump Runs the Kind of Campaign He Likes, but Not the One He Might Need.”
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/10/18/us/politics/trump-2020-campaign.html
— Facebook Cracks Down – Charlotte Cowles (DIERSEN: My critics/opponents want to abolish the First Amendment. How soon will my critics/opponents succeed in blocking you from reading GOPUSA ILLINOIS emails? I should write a book about my critics/opponents. Better yet, I should sue them.)
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/10/18/business/the-week-in-business-social-media-election-misinformation.html

WASHINGTON POST
— Government kept to sidelines as Google got big. Now it has chance to rein company back in. – Rachel Lerman (DIERSEN: My critics/opponents want Google to continue to refuse to treat www.gopillinois.com as being a news website. I should write a book about my critics/opponents, better yet, I should sue them.)
https://www.seattletimes.com/business/government-kept-to-sidelines-as-google-got-big-now-it-has-chance-to-rein-company-back-in/

LOS ANGELES TIMES
— The Beach Boys, tony Lido Isle, $150,000 tickets: A peek inside Trump’s Orange County fundraiser – SEEMA MEHTA
https://www.latimes.com/politics/story/2020-10-18/trump-fundraiser-california

USA TODAY
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-haters say “GOP senators try to further distance themselves from Trump, but it may be too late to save their majority.” Who distances themselves from you, that is, who blames you for their problems. I should write a book about those who blame me and blame my GOPUSA ILLINOIS emails for their problems, for your problems, for my problems, and for everyone’s problems.
https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/elections/2020/10/18/election-2020-mitch-mcconnell-gop-senators-inch-away-trump/3640704001/

FORTUNE
— Facebook’s new tool to stop fake news is a game changer—if the company would only use it – JOHN ROBERTS (DIERSEN: According to my critics/opponents, all government and political news and commentary is fake news except for the government and political news and commentary that they put out or bless. I should write a book about my critics/opponents, better yet, I should sue them.)
https://fortune.com/2020/10/18/facebook-tool-stop-fake-news-viral-content-review-system-fb-business-model/

BLOOMBERG
— The ‘Good Censors’ – Niall Ferguson (DIERSEN: My critics/opponents want the following to censor me and to censor my GOPUSA ILLINOIS emails: Google, Facebook, all the Republican candidates on ballots in my precinct since 2000, Milton Township Republican Organization, DuPage County Republican Central Committee, Illinois Republican Party, Wheaton, Wheaton Chamber of Commerce, Milton Township, DuPage County, Illinois, etc. Previously, they wanted the following to censor me and my GOPUSA ILLINOIS emails: TAPROOT Republicans of Illinois, Illinois Center Right Coalition, and American Association of Political Consultants Midwest Chapter. I should write a book about my critics/opponents. Better yet, I should sue them.)
https://www.bloomberg.com/opinion/articles/2020-10-18/facebook-twitter-google-can-t-be-good-censors-of-politics