April 22 Evening Ediion

ABC7
— Illinois COVID-19 Update: IL reports 3,170 new coronavirus cases, 33 deaths
https://abc7chicago.com/health/-il-reports-3170-new-covid-19-cases-33-deaths/10537523/

— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Trump-haters use Asian-Americans to promote hatred against Trump.
https://abc7chicago.com/politics/senate-passes-asian-american-hate-crime-bill-94-1/10537838/
(FROM THE ARTICLE: “These unprovoked, random attacks and incidents are happening in supermarkets, on our streets, in takeout restaurants — basically, wherever we are,” said Democratic Sen. Mazie Hirono of Hawaii, the legislation’s lead sponsor. She said the attacks are “a predictable and foreseeable consequence” of racist and inflammatory language that has been used against Asians during the pandemic, including slurs used by former President Donald Trump.)

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— Near North hotel faces public nuisance complaint as downtown hotels see uptick in crime during the pandemic – ABDEL JIMENEZ
https://www.chicagotribune.com/business/ct-prem-biz-chicago-public-nuisance-complaint-eurostars-hotel-20210422-htim6i5w6zc55faa56skidlmme-story.html
— Chicago’s puppy mill loophole is closed | David Brown marks one year as Chicago police superintendent | It’s ‘full steam ahead’ on plans for city casino, Lightfoot says
https://www.chicagotribune.com/politics/ct-the-spin-david-brown-walkin-vaccines-20210422-magkegb3l5d3tbm3ikh45z4s64-story.html

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Ever-increasingly, drug pushers push harder drugs.
https://chicago.suntimes.com/fran-spielman-show/2021/4/22/22398143/drugs-decriminalize-expunge-pandemic-coronavirus-heroin-cocaine-kim-foxx

DAILY HERALD
— A bill to lessen penalties for possessing and selling small amounts of drugs, including heroin and cocaine, narrowly passed out of the state House Wednesday after a contentious debate. – SARAH MANSUR
(DIERSEN: Ever-increasingly, drug pushers push harder drugs.)
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20210422/house-passes-bill-to-reclassify-drug-possession-in-small-amounts-as-misdemeanor

CRAIN’S CHICAGO BUSINESS
— Loyola joins growing list of colleges requiring COVID vaccines for students. The university says students who aren’t fully vaccinated by the fall semester will be unable to live in residence halls or attend on-campus classes or events. – WENDELL HUTSON
https://www.chicagobusiness.com/education/loyola-joins-growing-list-colleges-requiring-covid-vaccines-students

CHAMPAIGN/URBANA NEWS GAZETTE
— Time, legal constraints raise redistricting questions – Jim Dey
https://www.news-gazette.com/opinion/columns/jim-dey-time-legal-constraints-raise-redistricting-questions/article_cf44ffc2-1340-5c3b-beef-9edc4a41657d.html

CAPITOL FAX
— 3,170 new confirmed and probable cases; 33 additional deaths; 2,147 hospitalized; 511 in ICU; 3.8 percent average case positivity rate; 4.4 percent average test positivity rate; 123,078 average daily doses
https://capitolfax.com/2021/04/22/3170-new-confirmed-and-probable-cases-33-additional-deaths-2147-hospitalized-511-in-icu-38-percent-average-case-positivity-rate-44-percent-average-test-positivity-rate-123078-average-daily-doses/

GOPUSA
— It’s Time To Exit Public Education, Opt For Alternatives
https://www.gopusa.com/?p=109307

CONSERVATIVE HQ
— Biden Surrenders To Islamic Supremacy – George Rasley
https://www.conservativehq.org/post/biden-surrenders-to-islamic-supremacy

DAILY CALLER
— House Passes Bill To Make DC The 51st State – HENRY RODGERS
https://dailycaller.com/2021/04/22/house-passes-washington-dc-statehood-bill-make-dc-51st-state/

DAILY SIGNAL
— Keep Racist Critical Race Theory Ideology Out of K-12 Classrooms – Jonathan Butcher
https://www.dailysignal.com/2021/04/22/keep-racist-critical-race-theory-ideology-out-of-k-12-classrooms/

FEDERALIST
— Illinois Bill Would Force Health Insurers To Buy Babies For Gay And Single People. For two men or singles to wish to parent a child to whom they have a partial biological connection does not mean that they are ‘infertile.’ – Elizabeth Bauer
https://thefederalist.com/2021/04/22/illinois-law-attempts-to-redefine-infertility-to-force-insurance-to-pay-for-same-sex-couples-test-tube-babies/

FRONTPAGE MAGAZINE
— The Biden White House: A Diversity of Racists and Anti-Semites. They may look like America – but they don’t think like Americans. – David Horowitz and John Perazzo
https://www.frontpagemag.com/fpm/2021/04/biden-white-house-diversity-racists-and-anti-david-horowitz-and-john-perazzo/

LIFE NEWS
— Clarence Thomas: Liberals Don’t Want Teens Held Accountable for Murder But Abortions are Okay – MICAIAH BILGER
https://www.lifenews.com/2021/04/22/clarence-thomas-liberals-dont-want-teens-held-accountable-for-murder-but-abortions-are-okay/

NEW YORK POST
— Some Republicans (including Rodney Davis) say they don’t want to attend Biden’s first address to Congress – Emily Jacobs
https://nypost.com/2021/04/22/some-gop-pols-dont-want-to-attend-bidens-address-to-congress/

WALL STREET JOURNAL
— House Passes Bill Proposing to Make Washington, D.C., the 51st State Vote was 216-208, along party lines; critics cast legislation as Democratic power grab – Eliza Collins
https://www.wsj.com/articles/washington-d-c-statehood-gets-new-push-in-house-11619103352

NEWSWEEK
— Republican Adam Kinzinger Slams ‘Cancel Culture of the Right,’ Defends Cheney – JASON LEMON
https://www.newsweek.com/republican-adam-kinzinger-slams-cancel-culture-right-defends-cheney-1585711

April 20 Evening Edition

ABC7
— Derek Chauvin verdict: Jury finds ex-cop guilty of murder, manslaughter in George Floyd’s death – AP
https://abc7chicago.com/jury-finds-derek-chauvin-guilty-on-all-charges-%7C-live/10530621/
— Illinois COVID-19 Update: IL reports 2,587 new coronavirus cases, 9 deaths – Eric Horng
https://abc7chicago.com/health/-il-reports-2587-new-covid-19-cases-9-deaths/10531354/

NBC5
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: The more that you promote hatred against Republicans, the more that hate-filled Republican-hating Republican-haters promote you.
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/politics/bush-criticizes-gop-isolationism-anti-immigration-rhetoric/2491006/
— Repeal of $10,000 SALT Cap Could Be Paid for by Tax Audits, Democrat Proposes – Carmen Reinicke
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/business/money-report/repeal-of-10000-salt-cap-could-be-paid-for-by-tax-audits-democrat-proposes/2491016/

FOX NEWS CHICAGO
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: The more that you promote hatred against Republicans, the more that hate-filled Republican-hating Republican-haters promote you.
https://www.fox32chicago.com/news/isolationist-nativist-george-w-bush-sharply-criticizes-gop-in-rare-interview
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: 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.fox32chicago.com/video/923914

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— Lightfoot warns looters poised to take advantage of Chauvin verdict: ‘Don’t test us.’ “We are prepared and we are ready to arrest and bring to prosecution anyone who would dare to take the dreams of our small businesses by looting,” the mayor said Tuesday morning. – Fran Spielman
https://chicago.suntimes.com/city-hall/2021/4/20/22394009/george-floyd-chauvin-trial-verdict-lightfoot-chicago-protests-looting-national-guard
— Latest twist in state electoral board mystery: Executive director to retire after he was victim of extortion attempt. Steve Sandvoss sent a letter announcing he will retire effective June 30, the chair of the Illinois State Board of Elections said Tuesday. Sandvoss was put on leave two weeks ago after reporting he was the victim of an extortion attempt that officials have refused to publicly detail. – Rachel Hinton
https://chicago.suntimes.com/elections/2021/4/20/22394229/illinois-state-elections-board-mystery-executive-director-retire-extortion-attempt-sandvoss
— Illinois officials respond to Chauvin verdict: ‘Justice is being served in Minneapolis today. Here’s a sampling of what politicians in Illinois had to say about former Minneapolis Police Officer Derek Chauvin’s conviction in the murder of George Floyd. – Rachel Hinton
https://chicago.suntimes.com/politics/2021/4/20/22394625/illinois-politicians-reaction-derek-chauvin-verdict-george-floyd

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— State Board of Elections executive director resigns after reporting online extortion attempt – RICK PEARSON
https://www.chicagotribune.com/politics/ct-illinois-elections-board-chief-resigns-20210420-bp7lcex3vfd7lc5ahvw7jpswla-story.html
— Christian rights group objects to Glenview school system’s vaccine policy, but district says it’s already granting religious waivers to employees – KAREN ANN CULLOTTA
https://www.chicagotribune.com/coronavirus/ct-covid-19-vaccine-religious-exemption-teacher-tt-20210420-vt3prkz6bbhxhcezex73dlcxga-story.html
(FROM THE ARTICLE: In an April 7 letter to District 34 Superintendent Dane Delli, Florida-based Liberty Counsel said it was “writing on behalf of six employees … who have engaged us to secure their constitutional and statutory rights not to be required to undergo COVID-19 vaccination as a condition of their employment.” “Undoubtedly, many of their colleagues have similar convictions, and we write on their behalf as well,” Liberty Counsel representatives Richard Mast and Horatio Mihet wrote. In a news release, the group called “forced vaccination” a “violation of fundamental individual, economic, and religious liberties.”)
— As Chicago braces for Chauvin trial verdict, Mayor Lori Lightfoot offers stern warning: ‘Don’t test us’ – GREGORY PRATT
https://www.chicagotribune.com/politics/ct-lori-lightfoot-warning-chauvin-verdict-20210420-bw3qjvxuzzc2vnvq7wx5pssu2u-story.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: 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.chicagotribune.com/sports/bears/ny-marijuana-nfl-20210420-mfwcrvn735g53hak6nmpzcblga-story.html
— The polls are in: Vaccine hesitancy higher among white Republicans than any other group – CLARENCE PAGE
https://www.chicagotribune.com/columns/clarence-page/ct-column-anthony-fauci-jim-jordan-coronavirus-page-20210420-yjwavyiukjd5pl4nfpyezrwd2q-story.html

CRAIN’S CHICAGO BUSINESS
— A dozen mega-donors gave $1 of every $13 in political contributions since ’09. A new study shows the role of wealth in politics since the Supreme Court loosened restrictions on political spending. Four big Chicago names make the list: Citadel’s Ken Griffin; Richard and Elizabeth Uihlein of Uline, and media mogul Fred Eychaner. – Bloomberg
https://www.chicagobusiness.com/government/dozen-mega-donors-gave-1-very-13-political-contributions-09
— Boeing pushes back mandatory retirement for CEO. David Calhoun, now 64, will be eligible to run the plane maker until age 70. – JOHN PLETZ (DIERSEN: Constructively, the mandatory retirement age is 55 for federal employees in the Civil Service Retirement System who are Republican, White, male, and/or non-veteran.)
https://www.chicagobusiness.com/manufacturing/boeing-pushes-back-mandatory-retirement-ceo

DAILY HERALD
— Appellate court: McHenry County clerk erred by removing township abolition measure from ballot – Sam Lounsberry
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20210419/appellate-court-mchenry-county-clerk-erred-by-removing-township-abolition-measure-from-ballot
— OUTSTANDING: Glen Ellyn Fourth of July parade to return
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20210420/glen-ellyn-fourth-of-july-parade-to-return

WGN RADIO
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: 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://wgnradio.com/bob-sirott/4-20-normalizing-marijuana-dispensaries-understanding-the-effects-of-cbd-more/
https://wgnradio.com/news/4-20-deals-to-satisfy-your-munchies/

WBEZ
— Kinzinger Says Withdrawing Groups From Afghanistan Is The Wrong Call
https://www.npr.org/transcripts/989015645

SPRINGFIELD STATE JOURNAL REGISTER
— Candidates for next U.S. attorney to be screened by panel appointed by Durbin, Duckworth – Dean Olsen
https://www.sj-r.com/story/news/2021/04/20/dick-durbin-tammy-duckworth-pick-committee-us-attorney-candidates/7297357002/

FOX ILLINOIS
— As California recall looks likely, hard work begins for GOP – AP
https://foxillinois.com/news/nation-world/as-california-recall-looks-likely-hard-work-begins-for-gop
(FROM THE ARTICLE: “If this is simply branded as a Republican effort the likelihood of success is very slim,” said Tim Rosales, a Republican consultant who was a senior adviser to the campaign of John Cox, a businessman who lost to Newsom in 2018 and is running again. His firm recently stopped working with Cox. Beyond Cox, the top Republicans in the race so far are former San Diego Mayor Kevin Faulconer and ex-U.S. Rep. Doug Ose, who last held office in 2005. Neither is close to a household name, though Faulconer has been barnstorming the state to raise his profile.)

NPR ILLINOIS
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Democrats crow about their success in making students Democrat operatives and Democrat dupes.
https://www.nprillinois.org/post/minnesota-students-walk-out-school-protest-racial-injustice#stream/0

CENTRAL ILLINOIS PROUD
— DISGUSTING, TRAGIC: ‘Joints for Jabs’: Activist groups give weed to vaccinated people on 4/20 – Nexstar Media
https://www.centralillinoisproud.com/news/national/joints-for-jabs-activist-groups-give-weed-to-vaccinated-people-on-4-20/

CAPITOL NEWS ILLINOIS
— Municipal leaders decry proposed cuts to local budgets – RAYMON TRONCOSO
https://www.capitolnewsillinois.com/NEWS/municipal-leaders-decry-proposed-cuts-to-local-budgets

DAILY ILLINI
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Democrats, Libertarians, Greens, Independents, and RINOs want the University of Illinois to do more to get rid of Republicans, and especially to get rid of Republicans who are Trump supporters, conservative, patriotic, White, male, older, heterosexual, married, non-poor, gun owners, Christian, Protestant, Italian American, German American, and/or those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.
https://dailyillini.com/opinions/2021/04/20/opinion-university-underserves-diversity-promise/

GLEN ELLYN FOURTH OF JULY
— GLEN ELLYN’S 4TH OF JULY PARADE
https://www.glenellyn4thofjuly.org/parade-and-fireworks

CAPITOL FAX
— Senate to require daily wristbands for access
https://capitolfax.com/2021/04/20/senate-to-require-daily-wristbands-for-access/
(FROM THE ARTICLE: Beginning today, the Senate will now provide wristbands to lobbyists and media who have tested negative for COVID and are cleared for access to Senate offices, press boxes and TV galleries. There will be a different color wristband each day. You should pick up your wristband at the table at the north entrance of the Capitol building. You can show your negative COVID test there as well. You will need to get a new wristband each day of session.)
— 2,587 new confirmed and probable cases; 9 additional deaths; 2,288 hospitalized; 522 in ICU; 3.8 percent average case positivity rate; 4.5 percent average test positivity rate; 122,531 average daily doses
https://capitolfax.com/2021/04/20/2587-new-confirmed-and-probable-cases-9-additional-deaths-2288-hospitalized-522-in-icu-38-percent-average-case-positivity-rate-45-percent-average-test-positivity-rate-122531-average-daily-doses/

AMERICAN THINKER
— The Puppy Dog Media – Steve Feinstein
https://www.americanthinker.com/articles/2021/04/the_puppy_dog_media.html

NEWSMAX
— As China Exploits Our Weaknesses, Biden Diminishes Our Strengths – Ziva Dahl
https://www.newsmax.com/zivadahl/blinken-diversity-gender-race/2021/04/20/id/1018305/

HEARTLAND INSTITUTE
— JUDICIAL ACTIVISM: THE SUPREME COURT SEEMS TO ALREADY BE LEFTIST-PACKED – Seton Motley
https://www.heartland.org/news-opinion/news/judicial-activism-the-supreme-court-seems-to-already-be-leftist-packed

EPOCH TIMES
— Dershowitz: Maxine Waters’ Tactics Similar to Those Used by Ku Klux Klan – ZACHARY STIEBER
https://www.theepochtimes.com/mkt_breakingnews/dershowitz-maxine-waters-tactics-similar-to-those-used-by-ku-klux-klan_3783973.html

TEXAS MONTHLY
— An Anti-Trump Republican Dares to Run for Congress in North Texas. Michael Wood, a Marine reserve major, believes enough voters in the Fort Worth area share his views to push him into the runoff in a very crowded field. – Jonathan Tilove
(DIERSEN: Which anti-Trump Republicans will run for offices in the March 15, 2022 primary ballot in your precinct?)
https://www.texasmonthly.com/news-politics/anti-trump-republican-michael-wood-congress/

U.S. NEWS & WORLD REPORT
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: The more that you promote hatred against Republicans, the more that hate-filled Republican-hating Republican-haters promote you.
https://www.usnews.com/news/politics/articles/2021-04-20/george-w-bush-condemns-the-trump-era-republican-party

AMERICAN INDEPENDENT
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Democrats, Libertarians, Greens, Independents, and RINOs focus on moving voters to the left.
https://americanindependent.com/republican-party-bipartisanship-democrats-popular-legislation/

April 18 Evening Edition

ABC7
— Mayor Lori Lightfoot addresses social media rumors saying she will “continue to serve” Chicago. Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot was trending on social media for part of the weekend over what she called “homophobic, racist and misogynistic rumors” on Twitter.
https://abc7chicago.com/mayor-lightfoot-addresses-resignation-rumors-/10525589/

NBC5
— Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot Slams ‘Rumors’ as ‘Trash,’ Saying She ‘Will Continue to Lead’ Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot says she will “continue to lead” the city, following online comments circulating Saturday night
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/chicago-mayor-lori-lightfoot-slams-rumors-as-trash-saying-she-will-continue-to-lead/2489393/
— Coronavirus in Illinois: 2,666 New COVID Cases, 10 Deaths, 115K Vaccinations As of Sunday, the state has administered over 8 million doses of coronavirus vaccine during the pandemic
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/coronavirus/coronavirus-in-illinois-2666-new-covid-cases-10-deaths-115k-vaccinations/2489418/
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Democrats crow about their success in turning faith leaders into operatives and dupes for the Democrat Party.
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/politics/faith-leaders-across-us-join-in-decrying-voting-restrictions/2489518/

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— Lightfoot dispels lascivious ‘rumors’ about her resignation: ‘I will continue to serve today, tomorrow and into the future’ The claim that Mayor Lori Lightfoot planned to step down Sunday was apparently fueled by a now-deleted tweet sent by Ja’Mal Green, an activist and former mayoral candidate who continues to call for her resignation. – Tom Schuba
https://chicago.suntimes.com/politics/2021/4/18/22390685/mayor-lori-lightfoot-rumors-resignation-chicago
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: LGBTQ-promoters promote LGBTQ.
https://chicago.suntimes.com/2021/4/18/22360644/windy-city-times-tracy-baim-lgbtq-history-chicago-gay-rights-glaad-barbara-gittings-award

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot calls Twitter rumors ‘homophobic, racist and misogynistic,’ indicates she is not resigning – GREGORY PRATT and JOHN BYRNE
https://www.chicagotribune.com/politics/ct-chicago-mayor-lori-lightfoot-responds-twitter-20210418-6hqriwl3yrexpitmgzf2jwj4v4-story.html

DAILY HERALD
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Democrats crow about their success in turning faith leaders into operatives and dupes for the Democrat Party.
https://www.dailyherald.com/article/20210418/news/304189957/

CHAMPAIGN/URBANA NEWS GAZETTE
— Ruling gives politicians leverage in controlling access – Jim Dey
https://www.news-gazette.com/opinion/columns/jim-dey-ruling-gives-politicians-leverage-in-controlling-access/article_70ff8071-d20d-50e8-b65f-d494a7b999ab.html
(FROM THE ARTICLE: Can elected public officials discriminate from among the reporters who cover their activities based on who they like and don’t like? Obviously not, according to legal interpretations of the media’s First Amendment rights. More narrowly, can public officials pick and choose among news outlets, allowing some to cover their events while barring others? A federal appeals court in Chicago just answered the latter question in the affirmative. But it qualified its decision by asserting that the official picking and choosing must be based on neutral factors applied across the board.)

CENTRAL ILLINOIS PROUD
— GOP White House hopefuls move forward as Trump considers run – AP
(DIERSEN: Which candidate will the hate-filled Trump-hating Kinzinger endorse or will he run himself?)
https://www.centralillinoisproud.com/news/politics/gop-white-house-hopefuls-move-forward-as-trump-considers-run/

CHICAGO NOW
— Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis for president? Early frontrunners often fade; Democrats will work make sure he does. So will Trump – Dennis Byrne
https://www.chicagonow.com/dennis-byrnes-barbershop/2021/04/florida-gov-ron-desantis-for-president/

CENTER FOR ILLINOIS POLITICS
— Illinois Democrats are Trouncing Republicans with Campaign Cash – Wagner Acerbi Horta
https://www.centerforilpolitics.org/articles/illinois-democrats-are-trouncing-republicans-with-campaign-cash

FOX NEWS
— Biden created ‘catastrophe’ at southern border by ‘dismantling’ Trump’s policies: Florida Gov. DeSantis. ‘Biden has failed on dealing with illegal immigration and rule of law,’ DeSantis says. – Talia Kaplan
https://www.foxnews.com/politics/biden-created-catastrophe-at-southern-border-by-dismantling-trumps-policies-florida-gov-desantis

AMERICAN THINKER
— The tyrannical transformation of America – David Zukerman
https://www.americanthinker.com/blog/2021/04/the_tyrannical_transformation_of_america.html

BREITBART
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: The hate-filled Trump-hating George W. Bush says “Trump Lacked the Humility Necessary to be an Effective Leader.”
https://www.breitbart.com/clips/2021/04/18/george-w-bush-trump-lacked-the-humility-necessary-to-be-an-effective-leader/

BLAZE
— Maxine Waters tells protesters to ‘get more confrontational’ and she is ‘hopeful protests continue’ ‘You got to make sure that they know we mean business’ and is ‘hopeful protests continue’ – PAUL SACCA
https://www.theblaze.com/news/maxine-waters-protesters-confrontational-chauvin-trial
— Chris Cuomo says police reform will happen only after ‘white people’s kids start getting killed’ ‘If it were people like me whose kids were getting shot by cops, this would have ended a long time ago’ – CHRIS ENLOE

https://www.theblaze.com/news/chris-cuomo-police-reform-white-kids

THE HILL
— Trump looms over Senate’s anti-Asian hate crimes battle – ALEXANDER BOLTON
(DIERSEN: GAO works for Congress. During the mid-1990s, Newt Gingrich loomed large over the decisions that GAO made to deal with Gingrich’s tremendous GAO budget cuts. Gingrich let the Democrats who ran GAO deal with his budget cuts by getting rid of GAO employees who were Republican, White, male, and/or non-veteran who had not made GS-13 (currently $102,188) by age 25, GS-14 (currently $120,755) by age 30, GS-15 (currently $142,041) by age 35, and Senior Executive Service (currently $172,500) by age 40. Extremely few GAO employees make the aforesaid promotion deadlines.)
https://thehill.com/homenews/senate/548781-trump-looms-over-senates-anti-asian-hate-crimes-battle

POLITICO
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-haters say “GOP struggles with how to handle Trumpism — and Trump.”
https://www.politico.com/newsletters/playbook/2021/04/18/gop-struggles-with-how-to-handle-trumpism-and-trump-492508

CNN
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Ever-increasingly, since the Civil War, Democrats blame Republicans for all the problems that Blacks have had, are having, and will have.
https://www.cnn.com/2021/04/18/opinions/confronting-hate-in-institutions-people-v-klan-jones/index.html

NEWSWEEK
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-haters say America First Caucus “Has No Place in the Republican Party.”
https://www.newsweek.com/john-boehner-says-america-first-caucus-has-no-place-republican-party-1584507

SIERRA SUN TIMES
— President Joe Biden Proclaims April 17 Through April 25, 2021 as National Park Week
(DIERSEN: Between 1978 and 1992, while my wife worked for the U.S. League of Savings Institutions, we took four short vacations every year following her business trips, most commonly to luxury golf resorts across America. Most commonly, we rented a car and visited nearby national parks. Needless-to-say, my Democrat IRS and GAO superiors, supervisors, coworkers, and subordinates were beyond furious about that, and especially those whose spouse had little or no income and those who were not married.)
https://goldrushcam.com/sierrasuntimes/index.php/news/local-news/29145-president-joe-biden-proclaims-april-17-through-april-25-2021-as-national-park-week

NEWS TALK
— Exactly What Is A Journalist’s Job, Not Everyone Agrees – Dave Ettl (DIERSEN: According to my critics/opponents, my job is to do what they tell me to do, no more, and no less.)
https://newstalkkit.com/exactly-what-is-a-journalists-job-not-everyone-agrees/

COMMON DREAMS
— ‘Divisive’: How Corporate Media Dismiss Ideas Unpopular With Elites. The next time you hear your favorite political proposals being labeled as too “divisive,” “contentious,” or “polarizing” to work, check the polls first. – Alan MacLeod
(DIERSEN: According to my RINO critics/opponents, articles that promote the individual responsibility, traditional marriage/family, right to life, immigration, illegal drugs, Second Amendment, and equal opportunity (no race or gender based preference giving) planks in the Republican Party platform are TOO DIVISIVE and because of that, I should not include links in GOPUSA ILLINOIS newsletters that promote those planks.)
https://www.commondreams.org/views/2021/04/18/divisive-how-corporate-media-dismiss-ideas-unpopular-elites

April 14 Evening Edition

ABC7
— Illinois COVID-19 Update: IL reports 3,536 new coronavirus cases, 31 deaths
https://abc7chicago.com/health/il-reports-3536-new-covid-cases-31-deaths/10514462/

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— DISGUSTING, TRAGIC: Kane County to allow recreational marijuana businesses to open in unincorporated areas – MEGAN JONES
https://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/aurora-beacon-news/ct-abn-kane-county-allows-recreational-marijuana-businesses-to-open-st-0415-20210414-5whprxsd3rgztoiv3yoxhienki-story.html
— Lightfoot says she’s watched video of fatal police shooting of 13-year-old Adam Toledo as city braces for its release | Pritzker feeling ‘fine’ after J&J vaccine | Obama Presidential Center facing new lawsuit – LISA DONOVAN
https://www.chicagotribune.com/politics/ct-lightfoot-sees-video-toledo-shooting-obama-presidential-center-spin-20210414-egj7okrm6vdexlx2557luxekie-story.html

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— Fingerprints for FOID cards? Rival gun control bills spark potshots from legislators, police, gun lobby. Both bills seek to reform and improve the FOID card, which Illinois residents must have to legally own firearms or ammunition. But each side accuses the other of missing the target. – Andrew Sullender
https://chicago.suntimes.com/2021/4/14/22384793/fingerprints-foid-cards-rival-gun-control-firearm-owner-identifcation-state-rifle-association

DAILY HERALD
— Several tight races still too close to call in DuPage County – Lauren Rohr
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20210414/several-tight-races-still-too-close-to-call-in-dupage-county

CHAMPAIGN/URBANA NEWS GAZETTE
— Once scourge of rich, governor’s now their defender – Jim Dey
https://www.news-gazette.com/opinion/columns/jim-dey-once-scourge-of-rich-governors-now-their-defender/article_cba52041-5fbf-57b5-b5f3-35caff24ca1a.html

MCHENRY COUNTY BLOG
— McHenry County Clerk Joe Tirio Reports on What Went Wrong in Vote Counting and Remedies
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2021/04/14/mchenry-county-clerk-joe-tirio-reports-on-what-went-wrong-and-remedies/
— UPDATE with VIDEO: Lakewood Meeting Must Have Been a Doozy
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2021/04/14/lakewood-meeting-must-have-been-a-doozy/
— Incoming Lakewood Board Member Tricia Babischkin Shares Her Take on Tuesday Night’s Meetings
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2021/04/14/incoming-lakewood-board-member-tricia-babischkin-shares-her-take-on-tuesday-nights-meetings/
— Why Teacher Union Candidates Won Most School Board Elections
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2021/04/14/advice-on-how-to-win-a-school-board-election/
— Obamas Don’t Get Waukegan Middle School Named for Them
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2021/04/14/obamas-dont-get-waukegan-middle-school-named-for-them/
— DuPage County Fair Capitulates, McHenry’s Still On, Schedules Kansas
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2021/04/14/dupage-county-fair-capitulates-mchenrys-still-on-schedules-kansas/
— McHenry County Eighth Highest in Percentage Over 65 Coronavirus Vaccinated
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2021/04/14/mchenry-county-eighth-highest-in-percentage-over-65-coronavirus-vaccinated/
— Reick Reports Disappointment with Dems New House Rules
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2021/04/13/reick-reports-10/

ILLINOIS REVIEW
— THE WOKE REVOLUTION IS POWERED BY THE ELITES
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2021/04/the-woke-revolution-is-powered-by-the-elites.html
— MANDATING COVID-19 DIGITAL PASSPORTS? TOO CLOSE TO A DYSTOPIAN NOVEL FOR ME
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2021/04/mandating-covid-19-digital-passports-too-close-to-a-dystopian-novel-for-me.html

CAPITOL FAX
— 3,536 new confirmed and probable cases; 2,076 hospitalized; 453 in ICU; 4.2 percent average case positivity rate; 5 percent test positivity rate; 132,810 average daily doses – Pritzker says we’re seeing “beginning of maybe a lessening of the rise of cases”
https://capitolfax.com/2021/04/14/3536-new-confirmed-and-probable-cases-2076-hospitalized-453-in-icu-42-percent-average-case-positivity-rate-5-percent-test-positivity-rate-132810-average-daily-doses-pritzker-says-were-seeing-beginning/

BREITBART
— Hundreds of Corporations, Including Starbucks, Netflix, Sign Letter Opposing Election Integrity Laws – HANNAH BLEAU
https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2021/04/14/hundreds-corporations-including-starbucks-netflix-sign-letter-opposing-election-integrity-laws/
— Democrats: Illegal Aliens Are ‘American Heroes’ Who Deserve Amnesty from Joe Biden – JOHN BINDER
https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2021/04/14/democrats-illegal-aliens-are-american-heroes-who-deserve-amnesty-from-joe-biden/

DAILY WIRE
— Candace Owens On BLM Founder: If ‘White People Are So Bad, Why Doesn’t She Want To Live Amongst Black People?’ – Amanda Prestigiacomo
https://www.dailywire.com/news/candace-owens-on-blm-founder-if-white-people-are-so-bad-why-doesnt-she-want-to-live-amongst-black-people

FEDERALIST
— For Years, The New York Times Reported Absentee Voting Boosts Fraud — Until Donald Trump Agreed. What accounts for the New York Times’ change from a dark presentation of absentee voting to a decidedly rosy one? The 2020 election, it appears. – Eric Felten
https://thefederalist.com/2021/04/14/for-years-the-new-york-times-reported-absentee-voting-boosts-fraud-until-donald-trump-agreed/

NEWS BUSTERS
— Fighting Back: Conservative Leaders Meet to Discuss Taking on Big Tech – Kayla Sargent
https://www.newsbusters.org/blogs/free-speech/kayla-sargent/2021/04/14/fighting-back-conservative-leaders-meet-discuss-taking

NEWSMAX
— Sen. Marco Rubio to Newsmax TV: No One in GOP Beats Trump in ’24 – Eric Mack
https://www.newsmax.com/newsmax-tv/florida-gop-2024-presidential/2021/04/14/id/1017639/

COLLEGE FIX
— U.S. sends $10M to educate African students as American students lag behind
https://www.thecollegefix.com/bulletin-board/u-s-sends-10m-to-educate-african-students-as-american-students-lag-behind-report/

CORCORAN
— FOR RENT: 610 W Roosevelt Road, A1 – $2,420/month
https://www.corcoran.com/chicago-real-estate/for-rent/wheaton/610-w-roosevelt-road-a1-wheaton-il-60189/55877780

April 13 Evening Edition

ABC7
— Illinois COVID-19 Update: IL reports 3,193 new coronavirus cases, 17 deaths
https://abc7chicago.com/health/il-reports-3193-new-covid-cases-17-deaths/10512325/

NBC5
— Coronavirus in Illinois: 3,193 New COVID Cases, 17 Deaths, 100K Vaccinations. The number of new cases has continued to rise over recent weeks in Illinois, with some officials fearing that a new surge could be taking place.
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/coronavirus/coronavirus-in-illinois-3193-new-covid-cases-17-deaths-100k-vaccinations/2485005/
— GOP Donors, Leaders Discussed Plans to Take on Big Tech, Corporations During Retreat at Trump’s Mar-A-Lago – Brian Schwartz
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/business/money-report/gop-donors-leaders-discussed-plans-to-take-on-big-tech-corporations-during-retreat-at-trumps-mar-a-lago/2485308/

CBS2
— Students Speak Out At Board Meeting After Removal Of LGBTQ Pride Flags At Chesterton, Indiana Middle School
https://chicago.cbslocal.com/2021/04/12/chesterton-indiana-middle-school-lgbtq-pride-flags/

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— Chicago Park District stands by decision to remove Columbus statue from West Side park – JOHN BYRNE
https://www.chicagotribune.com/politics/ct-chicago-columbus-statue-removal-park-district-20210413-bldfj2rikvc67e72ot2m6xxzt4-story.html
— COVID-19 vaccination 7-day average at another new high in Illinois, but hospitalizations highest since mid-February – JENNY WHIDDEN
https://www.chicagotribune.com/coronavirus/ct-prem-coronavirus-illinois-20210413-abjogrrsmba2bp4jqodla6jnxy-story.html
— Aurora hearing gives residents chance to speak out on redistricting – DAVID SHAROS
https://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/aurora-beacon-news/ct-abn-aurora-redistricting-st-0412-20210411-zhdpszoc2vcw7erejuajuaqagy-story.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: DISGUSTING, OUTRAGEOUS: 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.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/daily-southtown/ct-sta-comings-goings-st-0415-20210413-ivk2mgbvjfeklbw56pplmexjva-story.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: White-haters say “Relax, Tucker Carlson, reports of ‘replacement’ are greatly exaggerated.”
https://www.chicagotribune.com/columns/clarence-page/ct-column-tucker-carlson-replacement-theory-page-20210413-trnqhuipsrgndnti63zsg633ei-story.html

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— Dogs gone: CFD wants firehouse companions removed after one kills neighbor’s dog. A woman was walking her shih tzu past Engine 116 when Bones, a mixed breed, ran outside and attacked. “This could have been a child. This could have been much more tragic than it was…. We can’t risk that any longer,” said Chicago Fire Department spokesman Larry Langford. – Fran Spielman and Madeline Kenney
https://chicago.suntimes.com/2021/4/13/22381815/firehouse-dogs-removed-chicago-fire-department-commissioner-attack-engine-116-neighor-dog-killed
— Republicans deeply concerned about a larger, rolling, corporate money revolt. Major League Baseball’s decision to pull All-Star Game out of Georgia shows the immense power companies can wield over lawmakers – when they choose to. – Benjamin Means
https://chicago.suntimes.com/2021/4/12/22379802/major-league-baseball-all-star-game-boycott-voter-suppression-laws

DAILY HERALD
— Schneider refusing to co-sponsor bills with Republicans who deny Biden’s victory – Russell Lissau
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20210413/schneider-refusing-to-co-sponsor-bills-with-republicans-who-deny-bidens-victory

MCHENRY COUNTY BLOG
— Write-In Results for McHenry County
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2021/04/13/write-in-results-for-mchenry-county/
— Who Is the “Notorious Blogger in This County”?
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2021/04/10/who-is-the-notorious-blogger-in-this-county/
— Last Gasp for Lakewood’s Current Controlling Faction, “the President has Determined that an In-Person Meeting is not Practical or Prudent Because of the Disaster”
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2021/04/12/last-gasp-for-lakewoods-current-controlling-faction-the-president-has-determined-that-an-in-person-meeting-is-not-practical-or-prudent-necause-of-the-disaster/
— In-Person Visiting Allowed Prisoners, But In-Person Attendance at Lakewood Village Board Meeting Tonight Forbidden
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2021/04/13/in-person-visiting-allowed-prisoners-but-in-person-attendance-at-lakewood-village-board-meeting-tonight-forbidden/
— Democrats Achieve “Womb to Tomb” Welfare as Feds Paying Covid-19 Death Funeral Expenses
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2021/04/12/feds-paying-covid-19-death-funeral-expenses/
— Threatening Letter from Downstater to Federal Judge Results in Indictment
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2021/04/13/threatening-letter-from-downstater-to-federal-judge-results-in-indictment/
— Pritzker Expands Welfare Medical Benefits to Mothers, Emphasis on Cutting Death Rate for Newborn Black Babies
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2021/04/13/pritzker-expands-welfare-medical-benefits-to-mothers-emphasis-on-cutting-death-rate-for-newborn-black-babies/
— Watershed Election in Village of Barrington Hills as One Barrington Hills Sweeps
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2021/04/13/bh041321/
— Notarization
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2021/04/13/notarization/
— UPDATE: Barrington School District 220 Board Race New Returns Move Union Slate Winners to Top Two Finish
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2021/04/12/d220040721/
— IL-14: Part 2 of Scorecard for Lauren Underwood’s Farm Team PAC-backed Candidates
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2021/04/11/farmteampac041121/
— Will Crystal Lake Follow Washington Example and Cancel Independence Day Parade?
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2021/04/11/will-crystal-lake-follow-washington-example-and-cancel-independence-day-parade/
— Illinois Capitol News Runs Article about Bill Brady’s Thinking of Running for Statewide Office, Including List of Negatives
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2021/04/11/illinois-capitol-news-runs-article-about-bill-brady-thinking-of-running-for-statewide-office-includes-list-of-negatives/
— McHenry County State’s Attorney Patrick Kenneally Criticizes New Criminal Laws & the Process by which They Were Passed
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2021/04/11/mchenry-county-states-attorney-patrick-kenneally-criticizes-new-criminal-laws-the-process-by-which-they-were-passed/
— Democratic Party State Comptroller Calls Former Democrat State Senators “Shameless Grifters”
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2021/04/11/democratic-party-state-comptroller-calls-former-democrat-state-senators-shameless-grifters/
— Arin Thrower Claims Victory in Dundee Township Supervisor Race
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2021/04/10/thrower041021/
— UPDATE: Comparing Election Night with Hand Recount of Defectively Optically Scanned Paper Ballots for School Boards
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2021/04/10/comparing-election-night-with-hand-recount-of-defectively-optically-scanned-paper-ballots/
— Incumbents Cruise to Reelection in Huntley D158
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2021/04/10/d158040621/
— New Head of Illinois Democratic Party Unclear on Current Gun Laws
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2021/04/10/new-head-of-illinois-democratic-party-unclear-on-current-guy-laws/
— Recounted Election Day Paper Ballots Now Posted with Those Cast Earlier On McHenry County Clerk’s Website – Municipal Result Changes
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2021/04/09/recounted-election-day-paper-ballots-now-posted-with-those-cast-earlier-on-mchenry-county-clerks-website/
— IL-16: Catalina Lauf Interviewed by Gabriella Hoffman
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2021/04/09/laufhoffman040921/
— 70% of Oak Park Voters Reject Activists’ Call to Defund Town’s Police
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2021/04/09/two-thirds-of-oak-park-voters-reject-activists-call-to-defund-towns-police/

CAPITOL FAX
— Republican remap roundup
https://capitolfax.com/2021/04/13/republican-remap-roundup/
— 3,193 new confirmed and probable cases; 17 additional deaths; 2,028 hospitalized; 466 in ICU; 4.3 percent average case positivity rate; 5 percent average test positivity rate; 132,979 average daily doses
https://capitolfax.com/2021/04/13/3193-new-confirmed-and-probable-cases-17-additional-deaths-2028-hospitalized-466-in-icu-43-percent-average-case-positivity-rate-5-percent-average-test-positivity-rate-132979-average-daily-doses/
— Should Bill Brady run for statewide office?
https://capitolfax.com/2021/04/13/question-of-the-day-3238/

WASHINGTON TIMES
— Biden admin: ‘We’re engaged with NASCAR and Country Music TV’ to reach unvaccinated White people – Jessica Chasmar
(DIERSEN: I am an “unvaccinated White people.” Which organizations, governments, etc. will the Biden admin engage to reach me: Milton Township Republican Organization, DuPage County Republican Central Committee, Illinois Republican Party, Wheaton, Wheaton Chamber of Commerce, Milton Township, DuPage County, Illinois, etc.?)
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2021/apr/13/jen-psaki-were-engaged-with-nascar-and-country-mus/

DAILY CALLER
— ‘Dads Been Hitting The Sauce’: Rep. Kinzinger Compares Political Parties To Dysfunctional Parents – ANDREW TRUNSKY
https://dailycaller.com/2021/04/13/republican-adam-kinzinger-gop-fathers-democratic-party-mothers/
— More Proof The Pandemic Directly Benefited The Wealthiest Americans
https://dailycaller.com/2021/04/13/covid-19-pandemic-ceo-pay-increase-coronavirus-wealth-inequality-business-economy/

THE HILL
— White House says it’s marketing vaccine campaign to ‘white conservative communities’ Press Secretary Jen Psaki told reporters that the administration is investing billions to instill confidence in COVID-19 vaccines in the nation’s “hardest-hit” communities. – Adam Barnes
https://thehill.com/changing-america/respect/equality/547866-white-house-says-its-marketing-vaccine-campaign-to-white
— Polling data reveal a real opportunity for Democrats – JESSICA TARLOV AND ANTJUAN SEAWRIGHT
https://thehill.com/opinion/campaign/547469-polling-data-reveal-a-real-opportunity-for-democrats
(FROM THE ARTICLE: The data show that 49 percent of American adults identify with the Democratic Party or are independents who lean towards the Democratic Party. That’s a 9-point advantage over the 40 percent who identify with the Republican Party or are Republican-leaning independents. This represents the largest quarterly gap in party affiliation since 2012. The typical advantage for Democrats is usually around 4 to 6 points.)

RASMUSSEN REPORTS
— Election Integrity: 62% Don’t Think Voter ID Laws Discriminate
https://www.rasmussenreports.com/public_content/politics/general_politics/april_2021/election_integrity_62_don_t_think_voter_id_laws_discriminate

April 12 Evening Edition

ABC7
— Illinois COVID-19 Update: IL reports 2,433 new coronavirus cases, 18 deaths
https://abc7chicago.com/health/il-reports-2433-new-covid-cases-18-deaths/10509792/?cmp=emc-wls-news-headlines-4/12/2021

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— Will COVID-19 vaccine be mandatory? At some colleges, events and workplaces, it already is. – DAVID R. BAKER
https://www.chicagotribune.com/business/ct-biz-covid-vaccine-passport-required-20210412-a6nftaeweng5ldlucrmbgksooa-story.html
— Maybe Lake County needs to hand out marijuana coupons to increase Election Day turnout – CHARLES SELLE
https://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/lake-county-news-sun/opinion/ct-lns-selle-voter-turnout-st-0413-20210412-jo3lbo2xyfe55eb46ixnn5bvku-story.html
— Coronavirus metrics in Illinois continue to move in wrong direction, stressing hospital ICU capacity in some regions – JENNY WHIDDEN and DAN PETRELLA
https://www.chicagotribune.com/coronavirus/ct-covid-metrics-0412-20210412-xlwjna5kvbcv5mczbuwco3gdhq-story.html
— Chicago aldermen move to condemn Downstate Republican congresswoman for Adolf Hitler remark she made during January speech in Washington – JOHN BYRNE
https://www.chicagotribune.com/politics/ct-chicago-aldermen-condemn-congresswoman-for-hitler-comment-20210412-z46fzolct5eylpwi4q4o3iwgtu-story.html

DAILY HERALD
— DuPage County Fair cancels July dates – Scott C. Morgan
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20210412/dupage-county-fair-cancels-july-dates
— Eyes to the Skies in Lisle canceled for second year in a row – Lauren Rohr
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20210412/eyes-to-the-skies-in-lisle-canceled-for-second-year-in-a-row

SPRINGFIELD STATE JOURNAL REGISTER
— Lawmakers hear from Springfield community on redistricting process – Ben Szalinski
https://www.sj-r.com/story/news/2021/04/12/illinois-house-hold-public-redistricting-hearing-springfield/7193001002/

NPR ILLINOIS
— Poll Finds Republicans Particularly Opposed To ‘Vaccine Passport’ Messaging – STEVE INSKEEP
https://www.nprillinois.org/post/poll-finds-republicans-particularly-opposed-vaccine-passport-messaging#stream/0

CAPITOL NEWS ILLINOIS
— Congressman joins Statehouse GOP in calling for redistricting commission Rodney Davis urges Pritzker to honor campaign pledge – Peter Hancock
https://capitolnewsillinois.com/NEWS/congressman-joins-statehouse-gop-in-calling-for-redistricting-commission

ILLINOIS FAMILY INSTITUTE
— Trafficking Expert and Survivor Speaks Out Against Repeal of Parental Notice of Abortion Act – Christine Misner
https://illinoisfamily.org/life/trafficking-survivor-speaks-out-against-parental-notice-repeal/

ILLINOIS REVIEW
— UPSET GLENDALE HEIGHTS VOTERS PLAN PROTEST TUESDAY
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2021/04/upset-glendale-heights-voters-plan-protest-tuesday-.html
— ROSSI: HEARTBREAKING VOTER APATHY
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2021/04/rossi-heartbreaking-voter-apathy.html

CAPITOL FAX
— Republicans want to hear Pritzker’s remap thoughts while Democrats push back against GOP plans
https://capitolfax.com/2021/04/12/republicans-want-to-hear-pritzkers-remap-thoughts-while-democrats-push-back-against-gop-plans/
— 2,433 new confirmed and probable cases; 18 additional deaths; 1,998 hospitalized; 418 in the ICU; 4.4 percent average case positivity rate; 4.9 percent average test positivity rate; 132,188 average daily doses
https://capitolfax.com/2021/04/12/2433-new-confirmed-and-probable-cases-18-additional-deaths-1998-hospitalized-418-in-the-icu-44-percent-average-case-positivity-rate-49-percent-average-test-positivity-rate-132188-average-daily-doses/
— Center Square network gets grant to offer “an alternate perspective to legacy media’s unfair coverage of individuals who disagree with state shutdowns”
https://capitolfax.com/2021/04/12/center-square-network-gets-grant-to-offer-an-alternate-perspective-to-legacy-media%E2%80%99s-unfair-coverage-of-individuals-who-disagree-with-state-shutdowns/

WASHINGTON EXAMINER
— Tom Cotton leads push to bar federal funding to localities financing illegal immigrants – Mica Soellner
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/cotton-seeks-ending-federal-funding-to-cities-giving-benefits-to-illegals

GOPUSA
— Rioting And Looting Follows Police Shooting In Minneapolis Suburb As Chauvin Trial Continues
https://www.gopusa.com/?p=108782
— Michigan Redistricting Commission Votes Down Measure To Recite Pledge Of Allegiance
https://www.gopusa.com/?p=108751
— Antifa Protesters In Gas Masks And Waving Black Umbrellas Torch ICE Building In Portland
https://www.gopusa.com/?p=108779

BLAZE
— Massive crowd riots after officer-involved shooting in Minneapolis. Civil unrest erupts once more. – SARAH TAYLOR
https://www.theblaze.com/news/massive-crowd-riots-after-officer-involved-shooting-of-a-black-man-takes-place-just-miles-from-where-george-floyd-died

CONSERVATIVE HQ
— America’s Corporate Enemy #1 Coca-Cola
https://www.conservativehq.org/post/america-s-corporate-enemy-1-coca-cola

HERITAGE FOUNDATION
— Section 230 Reform: Left and Right Want It, for Very Different Reasons – Daren Bakst
https://www.heritage.org/technology/commentary/section-230-reform-left-and-right-want-it-very-different-reasons
(FROM THE ARTICLE: Big Tech, including social media platforms, are now under the microscope, and legislators have very different ideas on what, if anything, needs to be done. Some want to reduce the chilling of speech by social media companies. And some want to use Section 230 reform as a way to chill speech still further. There should be wariness of getting on board with “230 reform” without recognizing that many on the left have a completely different view of what reform looks like.)

THE HILL
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: A hate-filled Republican-hating Republican hater says “ The GOP is now the party of grifters and kooks.”
https://thehill.com/opinion/campaign/547615-juan-williams-the-gop-is-now-the-party-of-grifters-and-kooks

WASHINGTON POST
— U.S. government spent $660 billion more in March than it collected in revenue, the third-largest monthly deficit on record. Stimulus plan and $1,400 checks drove spending much higher as the White House and Republicans clash over where to spend money next. – Jeff Stein
https://www.washingtonpost.com/us-policy/2021/04/12/deficit-stimulus-biden-spending/
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-haters say “The rise of domestic extremism in America. Data shows a surge in homegrown attacks not seen in a quarter-century.”
https://www.washingtonpost.com/investigations/interactive/2021/domestic-terrorism-data/
— DIERSEN: Hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-haters want Republicans to join them in hating Trump.
https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2021/04/12/time-any-sane-republicans-get-off-fence/

April 7 Evening Edition

ABC7
— Illinois COVID-19 Update: IL reports 3,790 new coronavirus cases, 28 deaths
https://abc7chicago.com/health/il-reports-3790-new-covid-19-cases-28-deaths/10495082/?cmp=emc-wls-news-headlines-4/7/2021

FOX NEWS CHICAGO
— House panel led by Illinois congressman calls YouTube Kids ‘wasteland of vapid’ content
https://www.fox32chicago.com/news/house-panel-led-by-illinois-congressman-calls-youtube-kids-wasteland-of-vapid-content

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— While the nation debates voting rights, turnout in suburban Chicago municipal elections is ‘frankly disappointing’ – CLARE PROCTOR
https://www.chicagotribune.com/news/breaking/ct-election-municipal-low-turnout-20210407-ecvcvo77nbap7nxzox3glwxkyq-story.html
(FROM THE ARTICLE: At the county level, voter turnout mostly hovered in the low to midteens, typical for many counties in consolidated elections. On the lower end, McHenry County reported a voter turnout of 9.5%, and Kankakee County topped voter turnouts across the counties at 18.6%. The pandemic didn’t have a significant effect on voter turnout, according to county clerks’ offices, with sufficient alternative options for people to vote early or by mail instead of in person. In Cook, DuPage and Lake counties, turnout was 14.7%, 15.6% and 13.7%, respectively. In Will County, southwest of Chicago, 15.8% of voters cast a ballot Tuesday. That’s nearly 3 percentage points higher than the previous consolidated election in 2019, which had a voter turnout of 13.2%, said Charles Pelkie, chief of staff for the Will County clerk’s office.)
— Two suburban mayors caught up in federal investigations appear headed to new terms in municipal elections – JOHN KEILMAN
https://www.chicagotribune.com/news/breaking/ct-chicago-suburban-municipal-consolidated-election-roundup-20210407-aqstiqeyqnduvjxefxo53ate7q-story.html
— Biden’s legacy: The president who poisoned baseball. – JOHN KASS
https://www.chicagotribune.com/columns/john-kass/ct-prem-biden-baseball-all-star-game-kass-20210407-7amb7r3fzbgafpnyu2yjac4jbm-story.html
— Lightfoot vs. CTU over sending high schoolers back to classrooms | Oak Park residents vote down ‘defund police’ referendum | Mayor Lightfoot to attend White Sox home opener – LISA DONOVAN
https://www.chicagotribune.com/politics/ct-ctu-cps-high-school-lightfoot-summer-festivals-spin-20210407-hbpemhzvu5f5zad4gyocbuajlm-story.html
— The All-Star Game moves, and businesses confront the perils of politics – EDITORIAL
https://www.chicagotribune.com/opinion/editorials/ct-editorial-all-star-game-atlanta-delta-coke-20210407-6buxagdo5je4fc4rlpchndgzey-story.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Hate-filled Republican-hating Republican-haters promote hatred against Republicans.
https://www.chicagotribune.com/columns/rex-huppke/ct-georgia-voter-suppression-mlb-boycott-huppke-20210407-afzu3cas7ffhzj2nxz2jv5qqlu-story.html
https://www.chicagotribune.com/columns/steve-chapman/ct-column-mcconnell-baseball-delta-georgia-chapman-20210407-pfkqf5bj4vgk5bugadbpxrzfju-story.html

DAILY HERALD
— McHenry County retabulating votes, citing ‘anomalies’ – Madhu Krishnamurthy
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20210407/mchenry-county-retabulating-votes-citing-anomalies

WBEZ
— Asian And Black Faith Leaders Build Bonds By Reflecting On Their Common Histories – Esther Yoon-Ji Kang
https://www.wbez.org/stories/asian-and-black-faith-leaders-build-bonds-by-reflecting-on-their-common-histories/786f9086-9594-4be7-8b13-eaee3a667142

FOX ILLINOIS
— Justice Clarence Thomas roasts big tech protections in scathing letter – ELLIE BUFKIN
https://foxillinois.com/news/nation-world/justice-clarence-thomas-roasts-big-tech-protections-in-scathing-letter
— Pence launches new group as Trump aides line up new roles – AP
https://foxillinois.com/news/nation-world/pence-launches-new-group-as-trump-aides-line-up-new-roles

MCHENRY COUNTY BLOG
— Republican Danijela Sandberg Elected Algonquin Township Road Commissioner
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2021/04/06/update-republican-danijela-sandberg-elected-algonquin-township-road-commissioner/
— Lakewood Village President Phil Stephan Wiped Out by David Stavropoulos, Trustee Running Mates Win, Too
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2021/04/06/lakewood-village-president-phil-stephan-wiped-out-by/
— Election 2021: Algonquin School District 300 Board – Three Dems Win
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2021/04/06/d300040621/

ILLINOIS REVIEW
— ILLINOIS DEMOCRATS LAUNCH NEW ONLINE REDISTRICTING MAP MAKING PORTAL
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2021/04/illinois-democrats-launch-new-online-redistricting-map-making-portal.html
— NEW POLL SHOWS THE OUTRAGE OVER GEORGIA VOTING LAW IS ABSOLUTE NONSENSE
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2021/04/new-poll-shows-the-outrage-over-georgia-voting-law-is-absolute-nonsense.html
— ROSSI: HARD FACTS PROVING THE DISHONESTY OF THE LEFT’S WAR ON “ASSAULT RIFLES”
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2021/04/rossi-hard-facts-proving-the-dishonesty-of-the-lefts-war-on-assault-rifles.html

AMERICAN CONSERVATIVE
— CNN Versus Biological Reality. The media and medical industrial complex’s drive to deconstruct sex. – JENNIFER BILEK
https://www.theamericanconservative.com/articles/cnn-versus-biological-reality/
— Joe Biden’s Liberal American Catholicism. The president’s first faith, like that of most American Catholics, is in liberalism. – BEN HACHTEN
https://www.theamericanconservative.com/articles/joe-bidens-liberal-american-catholicism/

DAILY HEADLINES
— This Is The List Of The 200 Companies That Want To Help Liberals Steal Elections!
https://dailyheadlines.com/we-have-the-list-of-200-companies-that-go-on-record-to-oppose-election-integrity-laws/

GOPUSA
— Biden Doubles Down On Georgia, Tells Citizens To ‘Smarten Up’ Over New ‘Jim Crow’ Law
https://www.gopusa.com/?p=108582
— Democrat Threats To End 2nd Amendment Rights Fuel Gun Sales
https://www.gopusa.com/?p=108594
— Overwhelming Percentage Of Americans Support Voter ID Requirements
https://www.gopusa.com/?p=108592
— United To Train And Hire More Pilots, Half Must Be Female Or POC
(DIERSEN: GAO hired me in 1980 because it could not find a qualified Democrat, minority, female, younger person, or veteran who would take the job. IRS hired me in 1971 because it could not find a qualified Democrat, minority, female, or veteran who would take the job. The Post Office hired me in 1966 because it could not find a qualified Democrat, minority, female, or veteran who would take the job.)
https://www.gopusa.com/?p=108578

CNS NEWS
— Silicon Valley Bans Patriots, But Permits Human Smuggling Apps – Michelle Malkin
https://www.cnsnews.com/commentary/michelle-malkin/michelle-malkin-silicon-valley-bans-patriots-permits-human-smuggling

PATRIOT POST
— Demos Don’t Give a Damn About Immigrants, Except… Biden’s “open border” invite has incentivized human traffickers who prey on migrants and their children. – MARK ALEXANDER
https://patriotpost.us/alexander/78976-demos-dont-give-a-damn-about-immigrants-except-dot-dot-dot-2021-04-07

ONE NEWS NOW
— Wheaton accused of another ‘woke’ decision. The “wokeness” epidemic has again hit the historic campus of Wheaton College, where a small but vocal group complained about a plaque, now removed, that honored slain missionaries and Wheaton alumni Jim Elliot and Ed McCully. – Bob Kellogg
https://onenewsnow.com/education/2021/04/07/wheaton-accused-of-another-woke-decision

EPOCH TIMES
— 246 Fully Vaccinated People in Michigan Test Positive for COVID-19; 3 Dead – ZACHARY STIEBER
https://www.theepochtimes.com/mkt_breakingnews/246-fully-vaccinated-people-in-michigan-test-positive-for-covid-19-3-dead_3765643.html

THE HILL
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Ever-increasingly, hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-haters illegally encourage citizens of foreign countries to illegally come to America illegally and to illegally stay in America illegally.
https://thehill.com/latino/547044-five-reasons-why-us-faces-chronic-crisis-at-border
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: A hate-filled Republican-hating Republican-hater promotes hatred against Republicans.
https://thehill.com/homenews/the-memo/547048-the-memo-boehners-blasts-dont-move-todays-gop?userid=3526

NEW YORK TIMES
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Ever-increasingly, Democrats use the Capitol Riot to destroy Republicans.
https://www.nytimes.com/2021/04/07/us/politics/house-democrats-republicans-capitol-riot.html

WASHINGTON POST
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: A hate-filled Republican-hating Republican-hater says “The GOP hates baseball now. But it has always been a conservative sport. A culture war with Major League Baseball might be a tough sell for loyal Republicans.”
https://www.washingtonpost.com/outlook/2021/04/07/baseball-trump-georgia-voters/
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: A hate-filled Republican-hating Republican-hater says “The GOP can’t be saved. Center-right voters need to become Biden Republicans.”
https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2021/04/07/gop-cant-be-saved-center-right-voters-need-become-biden-republicans/

GOVERNMENT EXECUTIVE
— Census Delay Spells Election Chaos for States. Some states already have decided to use outdated data for redistricting. – Tim Henderson
https://www.govexec.com/oversight/2021/04/census-delay-spells-election-chaos-states/173198/

RASMUSSEN REPORTS
— Voters Don’t Trust Political News, Say Most Reporters Want to Help Biden
https://www.rasmussenreports.com/public_content/politics/current_events/media/voters_don_t_trust_political_news_say_most_reporters_want_to_help_biden

April 6 Evening Edition

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

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— Live municipal election results
https://www.chicagotribune.com/election-results/
— Kane County sees jump in early and mail-in voting over same election 4 years ago, but nothing compared to November – GLORIA CASAS
https://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/elgin-courier-news/ct-ecn-voter-turnout-elgin-kane-st-20210406-qzuserkgijhotj3eb5k6jfdyye-story.html
— As Vice President Kamala Harris visits city’s COVID-19 vaccination facility for union workers, Mayor Lori Lightfoot says Chicago will meet President Joe Biden’s call to open vaccine eligibility to all US adults by April 19 – GREGORY PRATT and RICK PEARSON
https://www.chicagotribune.com/coronavirus/vaccine/ct-vice-president-kamala-harris-visit-chicago-20210406-kvfyarikdjcizcxfra2g4gc72q-story.html
— Trend continues — more voters in Will and DuPage counties opting to vote early but overall election turnout still low – RAFAEL GUERRERO
https://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/naperville-sun/ct-nvs-will-dupage-election-day-st-20210406-bofzi5xnnzcerkirhhx2sw4xii-story.html
— Officials say turnout low in Aurora area for Tuesday election – DAVID SHAROS
https://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/aurora-beacon-news/ct-abn-aurora-election-turnout-st-0407-20210406-agxi4twmvrdj5luokgaf23z2my-story.html

DAILY HERALD
— How you can get Election 2021 results
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20210406/how-you-can-get-election-2021-results

ABC7
— Illinois Election Results 2021: Several Chicago suburbs choosing mayors, trustees and council members Tuesday – Sarah Schulte
https://abc7chicago.com/2021-election-illinois-results-april-6/10490652/
— Illinois COVID-19 Update: IL reports 2,931 new coronavirus cases, 13 deaths. IL receiving $124M from CDC for vaccinations.
https://abc7chicago.com/health/il-reports-2931-new-covid-19-cases-13-deaths/10491530/

WHEATON PATCH
— Wheaton 2021 Election Results: City Council, School Boards Patch will bring you up-to-the-minute election results for Wheaton’s 2021 Consolidated Election. – Lisa Marie Farver
https://patch.com/illinois/wheaton/wheaton-2021-election-results-city-council-schoo

FOX NEWS CHICAGO
— Poll: 40% of American disapprove of Biden’s handling of the Mexico border crisis – Will Weissert and Hannah Fingerhut
https://www.fox32chicago.com/news/poll-40-of-american-disapprove-of-bidens-handling-of-the-mexico-border-crisis

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— VP Kamala Harris urges Chicagoans to get vaccinated and stay safe: ‘In that way we will build back up’ Gov. J.B. Pritzker and Mayor Lori Lightfoot greeted Harris when she landed about 1 p.m. at Midway Airport. The nation’s first ever woman and person of color to serve as vice president was in town to tout President Joe Biden’s vaccine effort on the day he directed states to open vaccine eligibility to all adults by April 19. – Mitchell Armentrout
https://chicago.suntimes.com/politics/2021/4/6/22370710/kamala-harris-visits-chicago-vice-president-vaccine

WILLIAM KELLY
— Gov. Pritzker’s advisor about to cash-in on COVID passport cash
https://www.williamjkelly.org/news/citizen-kelly-gov-pritzkers-advisor-about-to-cash-in-on-covid-passport-cash

MCHENRY COUNTY BLOG
— Lakewood Newsletter Arrives on Election Day
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2021/04/06/lakewood-newsletter-arrives-on-election-day/
— If You Don’t Vote Today, Please Stop Reading McHenry County Blog
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2021/04/06/if-you-dont-vote-today-please-stop-reading-mchenry-county-blog/
— Unexplained Extortion Attempt on State Board of Elections Director Leads to Administrative Leave
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2021/04/06/unexplained-extortion-attempt-on-state-board-of-elections-director-leads-to-administrative-leave/
— McHenry County Democrats’ Make Recommendations in All Local Elections
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2021/04/06/mchenry-county-democrats-make-recommendations-in-all-local-elections/
— Tribune Riffs on Government Corruption the Day Before Election
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2021/04/06/tribune-riffs-on-government-corruption-the-day-before-election/
— Looking at Murder and Rape Statistics from a Racial Viewpoint
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2021/04/06/looking-at-murder-and-rape-statistics-from-a-racial-viewpoint/
Booze Now Legal on Trains
— http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2021/04/06/booze-now-legal-on-trains/
Family Feud In Algonquin Township Road Commissioner Race
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2021/04/05/message-of-the-day-family-feud/
— WGN Has Video of Fight against Cary House Fire with No Nearby Hydrants
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2021/04/05/wgn-has-video-of-fight-against-cary-house-fire/
— TX-06/IL-16: Adam Kinzinger Backed Candidate Receives Newspaper Endorsement of Largest North Texas Newspaper Over 22 Other Candidates
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2021/04/05/kinzinger040521/
— Algonquin Township Highway Commissioner Danijela Sandberg Featured on WLS Radio
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2021/04/05/danijela-sandberg-featured-on-wls-radio/
— NC-11: Congressman Madison Cawthorn Married Easter Weekend, Catalina Lauf Attendee
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2021/04/05/cawthorn040521/
— Massive Subsidy Proposed by Biden for Electric Vehicle Industry
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2021/04/05/massive-subsidy-proposed-by-biden-for-electric-vehicle-industry/
— Screening Barrington School Board Candidate by Left-Wingers
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2021/04/04/screening-barrington-school-board-candidates-by-left-wingers/
— Are Our IRAs Safe from Greedy Federal Politicians?
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2021/04/04/162778/

WASHINGTON FREE BEACON
— CBS Smears Ron DeSantis While Pete Buttigieg Gets the Obama Treatment from AP – Andrew Stiles
https://freebeacon.com/media/buttigieg-obama/

FOX NEWS
— ‘Woke’ MLB moving All-Star Game from 51% Black Atlanta to 76% White Denver, critics note. The game’s relocation is expected to deliver a severe economic blow to Atlanta, where nearly 30% of businesses are Black-owned. – David Aaro
https://www.foxnews.com/politics/all-star-game-census-denver-atlanta

GOPUSA
— MLB To Announce All-Star Game Moving From Black Atlanta To White Denver
https://www.gopusa.com/?p=108547

AMERICAN THINKER
— The mask’s insidious symbolism – Alison Nichols
https://www.americanthinker.com/blog/2021/04/the_masks_insidious_symbolism.html

DAILY WIRE
— Texas Bans Vaccine Passports – Tim Pearce
https://www.dailywire.com/news/breaking-texas-bans-vaccine-passports
— Biden Admin Considers Restarting Border Wall Construction To ‘Plug Gaps’ Amid Biden’s Border Crisis – Ryan Saavedra
https://www.dailywire.com/news/biden-admin-considers-restarting-border-wall-construction-to-plug-gaps-amid-bidens-border-crisis-report

TOWNHALL
— Mask-Wearing Represents Fear and Blind Obedience, Not Science – Dennis Prager
https://townhall.com/columnists/dennisprager/2021/04/06/maskwearing-represents-fear-and-blind-obedience-not-science-n2587447

NEWSMAX
— Twitter and Facebook Bans ‘Haven’t Silenced Me,’ Trump Tells Newsmax – Cody Derespina
https://www.newsmax.com/newsmax-tv/twitter-facebook/2021/04/06/id/1016577/

WORLD NET DAILY
— MLB, Delta and the Catholic Church are at war with us. ‘Woke’ entities could lose 50% or more of their customer base – Wayne Allyn Root
https://www.wnd.com/2021/04/mlb-delta-catholic-church-war-us/

WASHINGTON POST
— Clarence Thomas takes on social media companies’ power – Cat Zakrzewski
https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2021/04/06/technology-202-clarence-thomas-takes-social-media-companies-power/

NEW YORK POST
— Sorry, Schumer (and MLB): Georgia’s voting laws less restrictive than NY’s – Editorial
https://nypost.com/2021/04/05/sorry-schumer-mlb-georgias-voting-laws-less-restrictive-than-nys/

NEW YORKER
— Have the Democrats Begun a New Era of Big Government? It’s still too early to know whether the Party’s spending spree represents a moment of political expedience or a more permanent change. – Keeanga-Yamahtta Taylor
https://www.newyorker.com/news/our-columnists/have-the-democrats-begun-a-new-era-of-big-government

RASMUSSEN REPORTS
— 75% Say Voter ID Necessary, Majority Oppose Georgia Boycott
https://www.rasmussenreports.com/public_content/politics/general_politics/april_2021/75_say_voter_id_necessary_majority_oppose_georgia_boycott

April 4 Evening Edition

ABC7
— COVID restrictions may return in suburban Cook Co. if cases continue to rise, health officials fear – Cate Cauguiran and Jesse Kirsch
https://abc7chicago.com/health/suburban-cook-co-on-brink-of-new-covid-restrictions-health-officials-fear/10482929/

NBC5
— Coronavirus in Illinois: 2,449 New COVID Cases, 14 Deaths, 102K Vaccinations
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/coronavirus/coronavirus-in-illinois-2449-new-covid-cases-14-deaths-102k-vaccinations/2478087/

FOX NEWS CHICAGO
— US seeing ‘fourth wave’ of coronavirus infections due to variants, doctor says – Peter Aitken
https://www.fox32chicago.com/news/us-seeing-fourth-wave-of-coronavirus-infections-due-to-variants-doctor-says

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— Illinois’ coronavirus positivity rate remains at a two-month high. Illinois is seeing a troubling upward trend in its pandemic numbers that could lead officials to tighten restrictions on businesses once again. – Madeline Kenney
https://chicago.suntimes.com/coronavirus/2021/4/4/22367008/illinois-coronavirus-positivity-rate-high-data-covid-19
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Democrats and RINOs promote BLM and LGBTQ.
https://chicago.suntimes.com/2021/4/4/22366771/lbgtq-black-history-education-district-225-transgender
— Illinois is sitting on millions that could be spent to promote electric cars and cleaner air. It’s time to spend down the state’s $89 million Volkswagen Environmental Mitigation Trust fund. – Editorial
https://chicago.suntimes.com/2021/4/4/22362953/electric-vehicles-volkswagen-trust-money-illinois-editorial

DAILY HERALD
— Why pandemic drove so many challengers to run for school board – Madhu Krishnamurthy
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20210403/why-pandemic-drove-so-many-challengers-to-run-for-school-board
— Facts Matter: Pfizer CEO didn’t refuse vaccine – Bob Oswald
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20210404/facts-matter-pfizer-ceo-didnt-refuse-vaccine
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Democrats and RINOs illegally promote illegal immigration.
https://chicago.suntimes.com/2021/4/4/22360763/chicago-immigration-mchenry-county-jail-ice-deportation-immigrants

WBEZ
— Big Effort Aims To Elect Candidates With Science Backgrounds –
AP (DIERSEN: What about electing candidates who have accounting backgrounds? I passed the CPA examination on my first attempt in 1979, I earned a master’s degree in accounting from DePaul in 1980, I passed the Certified Internal Auditor examination on my first attempt in 1981, I became a licensed CPA in 1981, and I became a Certified Fraud Examiner in 1990, Certified Government Financial Manager in 1994, Certified Financial Services Auditor in 1996, and Forensic Accountant in 1997. What about electing candidates who have government work experience? I worked for IRS 1971-1980, the last 5 1/2 years of which at the GS-12 Step 1-5 Levels, currently $85,935-$97,395/year. I worked for GAO 1980-1997, the last 11 years of which at the GS-13 Step 1-10 Levels, currently $102,188-$132,845/year.)
https://www.wbez.org/stories/big-effort-aims-to-elect-candidates-with-science-backgrounds/93c7fcc8-4a74-4f00-b452-a46362a2eff2

AMERICAN THINKER
— When Everybody Is a White Supremacist – Jeffrey Folks
https://www.americanthinker.com/articles/2021/04/when_everybody_is_a_white_supremacist.html
— Democrats demand I.D.s for everything but voting – Eric Utter
https://www.americanthinker.com/blog/2021/04/democrats_demand_ids_for_everything_but_voting.html

BREITBART
— Chris Christie: Biden Is ‘Lying to Cause Racial Division’ – Pam Key
https://www.breitbart.com/clips/2021/04/04/chris-christie-biden-is-lying-to-cause-racial-division/

BLAZE
— Trump bashes ‘Radical Left CRAZIES’ in statement celebrating Easter. He has been very vocal in written statements. – CARLOS GARCIA
https://www.theblaze.com/news/trump-easter-crazies-radical-left
— Trump encourages conservatives, Republicans to boycott ‘woke’ companies that oppose Ga. voting law: ‘We will not become a socialist nation!’ – SARAH TAYLOR
https://www.theblaze.com/news/former-president-donald-trump-shreds-cancel-culture-encourages-supporters-republicans-to-boycott-woke-companies

DAILY CALLER
— ‘We’re All Dealing With Post Trump Stress Disorder’: Jim Acosta Weighs In On Media Coverage After Trump – VIRGINIA KRUTA
https://dailycaller.com/2021/04/04/post-trump-stress-disorder-jim-acosta-media-coverage/

NEWS BUSTERS
— NY Times Thrilled Corporations Break ‘Silence’ on GOP ‘Restricting Voting’ – Clay Waters
https://www.newsbusters.org/blogs/nb/clay-waters/2021/04/04/ny-times-thrilled-corps-break-silence-gop-restricting-voting
— Go Figure: Woke Colleges Want to Eliminate Tests – John Stossel
https://newsbusters.org/blogs/nb/john-stossel/2021/04/01/go-figure-woke-colleges-want-eliminate-tests

PJ MEDIA
— New Research Shows Why Democrats Should Be Very Worried About Latino Vote – RICK MORAN
https://pjmedia.com/news-and-politics/rick-moran/2021/04/04/new-research-shows-why-democrats-should-be-very-worried-about-latino-vote-n1437321

REAL CLEAR POLITICS
— Rahm Emanuel: Corporate America Has Dumped The GOP, MLB All-Star Game Should Be A “Wakeup Call To Every Other State” – Tim Hains
(DIERSEN: 74 million voted for Trump. To the extent that Corporate America has dumped the Republican Party, Republicans should dump Corporate America.)
https://www.realclearpolitics.com/video/2021/04/04/rahm_emanuel_corporate_america_has_no_home_in_the_republican_party_anymore.html

EPOCH TIMES
— Senators Push to End MLB Antitrust Status After League Pulls Georgia All-Star Game – JACK PHILLIPS
https://www.theepochtimes.com/mkt_breakingnews/senators-push-to-end-mlb-antitrust-status-after-league-pulls-georgia-all-star-game_3761517.html

NEWSWEEK
— Louis Farrakhan Silent After Noah Green Linked to Nation of Islam – DARRAGH ROCHE
https://www.newsweek.com/louis-farrakhan-silent-after-noah-green-identified-nation-islam-follower-1580842

March 31 Evening Edition

ABC7
— Illinois COVID-19 Update: IL reports 2,592 new coronavirus cases, 28 deaths
https://abc7chicago.com/health/il-reports-2592-new-covid-cases-28-deaths/10463003/
— Some Capitol riot suspects apologize as consequences sink in – AP
(DIERSEN: Capitol-rioters had to know that they were damaging Trump. If you support a person, you do not damage that person. Therefore, Capitol-rioters are not Trump-supporters.)
https://abc7chicago.com/some-capitol-riot-suspects-apologize-as-consequences-sink-in/10464679/

NBC5
— Wisconsin Supreme Court Strikes Down Governor’s Mask Mandate. The 4-3 ruling from the conservative-controlled court is the latest legal blow to attempts by Evers to control the coronavirus.
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/wisconsin-supreme-court-strikes-down-governors-mask-mandate/2475307/

WTTW
— Biden Announces Huge Infrastructure Plan to ‘Win the Future’ – AP
https://news.wttw.com/2021/03/31/biden-announces-huge-infrastructure-plan-win-future

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— As Chicago sees ‘quantum leap’ in coronavirus cases, Mayor Lori Lightfoot says more significant reopening will have to wait – GREGORY PRATT
https://www.chicagotribune.com/coronavirus/ct-coronavirus-chicago-lightfoot-spike-20210331-ogeh7tov5vgmnlqfotoomzq5cu-story.html
— Asian American judge challenges racism inherent in ‘equity’ – JOHN KASS
https://www.chicagotribune.com/columns/john-kass/ct-john-kass-judge-ho-20210331-efikgkkqmbdo3jbni2ijyyaqki-story.html
— Campaign cash flows into Mettawa mayoral contest – CHARLES SELLE
https://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/lake-county-news-sun/opinion/ct-lns-selle-mettawa-mayor-st-0401-20210331-ef2yfv5p6fepnczh3prozbc2re-story.html
— Vice President Kamala Harris in Chicago Tuesday | More Lightfoot vs. Pritzker tension? | Lightfoot to join public health doctors on the mound for Cubs home opener – LISA DONOVAN
https://www.chicagotribune.com/politics/ct-lightfoot-pritzker-tensions-vaccine-arwady-ezike-vaccine-spin-20210331-5f6cmq5pmbeexj5y3br3jxphhu-story.html
— Hey, clouted politician line-jumpers, it’s about trust – EDITORIAL
https://www.chicagotribune.com/opinion/editorials/ct-prem-edit-illinois-corruption-ethics-covid-vaccine-cheat-20210331-wcoyrneuxbhxhesp5bkdgapc5m-story.html

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— Democrats, Republicans spar over who’s trying to inject more politics into task of drawing new legislative districts. State Rep. Lisa Hernandez, D-Cicero, who chairs the House Redistricting Committee, said, “Republicans have already been clear that their only goal is to rig the process to elect more right-wing candidates.” One GOP legislator countered that Hernandez’s comments are “both unnecessary and destructive.” – Rachel Hinton
https://chicago.suntimes.com/elections/2021/3/31/22360879/democrats-republicans-redistricting-remap-politics-legislative-districts-hernandez-barickman
— Kamala Harris heads to Chicago Tuesday to focus on vaccine equity. The vice president’s visit to Chicago will be her first since she was sworn in. – Lynn Sweet
https://chicago.suntimes.com/2021/3/31/22360884/vice-president-kamala-harris-travels-chicago-tuesday-visit-focus-covid-vaccine-equity
— Fox News brought legal woes upon itself by trading in constant lies – Herb Vermaas, Salem, Illinois
(DIERSEN: I should write a book about my critics/opponents who have taken the most adverse actions against me because I included links to articles in GOPUSA ILLINOIIS newsletters that they do not like.)
https://chicago.suntimes.com/2021/3/30/22358539/fox-news-lies-dominion-voting-lawsuit-sidney-powell-letters-amazon-price-fixing
— Ruh roh! Biden pooch drops doggie doo in White House hallway. One of President Joe Biden’s dogs apparently deposited the pile of poo in the hallway outside the Diplomatic Reception Room, just off the South Lawn, on Wednesday. – AP
https://chicago.suntimes.com/2021/3/31/22360630/ruh-roh-biden-pooch-drops-doggie-doo-in-white-house-hallway
— Labor allies target ‘at-will’ employment rules. Groups support state legislation that would ban an employer from firing someone without just cause. – David Roeder
(DIERSEN: Democrats run the federal government. Political affiliation discrimination has always been rampant in the federal government. Were it not for civil service protections for federal employees, my Democrat superiors would have taken even more adverse actions against me than they did. They despised if not hated federal employees who were Republican, and especially those who were White, male, older, non-veteran, Protestant, German-American, etc.)
https://chicago.suntimes.com/business/2021/3/31/22360796/labor-allies-target-at-will-employment-rules-secure-jobs-act

DAILY HERALD
— Kane County Fair returning to St. Charles this summer – Kevin Schmit
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20210331/kane-county-fair-returning-to-st-charles-this-summer
— League of Women Voters of Wheaton to host April 8 program on gerrymandering with Madeline Doubek – Mary Pritchard
https://www.dailyherald.com/submitted/20210330/league-of-women-voters-of-wheaton-to-host-april-8-program-on-gerrymandering-with-madeline-doubek

CRAIN’S CHICAGO BUSINESS
— This Kinzinger fundraiser is a who’s who of local GOP politics. And headlining the embattled and outspoken Trump critic’s event this evening: Karl Rove. – GREG HINZ
https://www.chicagobusiness.com/greg-hinz-politics/kinzinger-fundraiser-whos-who-local-gop-politics
(FROM THE ARTICLE: Signing on as co-sponsors of the event, according to a list obtained by Crain’s, are such top Republican fundraisers as former Trump administration Ambassador to Belgium Ron Gidwitz, financier Muneer Satter and industrialist Craig Duchossois. Also on the invite list are former corporate execs such as John Rowe and John Canning. . .The Kinzinger camp isn’t yet saying how much they expect the event will raise for his congressional campaign fund. But with tickets going for $250 to $4,600, and with well over 100 names on the sponsors list, you can expect a number into the six figures.)

NORTHERN PUBLIC RADIO
— Rep. Kinzinger Talks About Bipartisanship At NIU Lecture Series – JUANPABLO RAMIREZ-FRANCO
https://www.northernpublicradio.org/post/rep-kinzinger-talks-about-bipartisanship-niu-lecture-series

ILLINOIS REVIEW
— UNDER BIDEN, WOKE BANKS RUNNING WILD
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2021/03/under-biden-woke-banks-running-wild.html

WASHINGTON TIMES
— ‘It’s everywhere’: Parents group fights left-wing indoctrination in schools – James Varney
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2021/mar/30/parents-defending-education-fights-critical-race-t/
— Facebook and Instagram removed an interview of former President Donald Trump by his daughter-in-law Lara Trump, citing their blackouts of the former president. – Dave Boyer
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2021/mar/31/facebook-instagram-yank-lara-trumps-interview-form/
— Trump blasts Biden’s ‘ludicrous’ plans for massive tax increase: ‘Strategy for economic surrender’ – Dave Boyer
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2021/mar/31/trump-blasts-bidens-ludicrous-plans-massive-tax-in/

GOPUSA
— The Biden Cabal’s Fragile Facade Continues To Collapse
https://www.gopusa.com/?p=108294

BLAZE
— Trump says there’s hope for a 2024 run during viral interview — and Facebook yanks video, saying ‘voice of Donald Trump’ is not allowed on platform – SARAH TAYLOR
https://www.theblaze.com/news/trump-hope-for-2024-video-yanked-from-facebook

FEDERALIST
— Rachel Levine’s Only Qualification Was Punching The Diversity Ticket. Being transgender shouldn’t bar one from office, but neither should it be a reason to give an incompetent and corrupt medical official a job. – Jonathan S. Tobin
https://thefederalist.com/2021/03/31/rachel-levines-only-qualification-was-punching-the-diversity-ticket/

AMERICAN CONSERVATIVE
— Take A Stand Against The Mask Mandates. It’s your patriotic duty to go maskless and risk being denied service. – NICK HANKOFF
https://www.theamericanconservative.com/articles/take-a-stand-against-the-mask-mandates/

PATRIOT POST
— The ‘Gay’ Assault on Family and Faith. The systematic devolution of gender by cadres of heterophobic science deniers. – MARK ALEXANDER
https://patriotpost.us/alexander/78831-the-gay-assault-on-family-and-faith-2021-03-31

PJ MEDIA
— 30,000 Illegals Have Been Released Since January – RICK MORAN
https://pjmedia.com/news-and-politics/rick-moran/2021/03/31/former-cbp-official-30000-illegals-have-been-released-since-january-n1436479

TOWNHALL
— COVID Panic Peddlers Get Clobbered by Their Own Boomerang in Pushing Doom and Gloom Narrative – Matt VespaMatt Vespa
https://townhall.com/tipsheet/mattvespa/2021/03/31/did-the-covid-panic-peddlers-just-get-clobbered-by-their-own-boomerang-n2587174

EPOCH TIMES
— Over 100 Fully Vaccinated People in Washington State Test Positive for COVID-19 – ZACHARY STIEBER
https://www.theepochtimes.com/mkt_breakingnews/over-100-fully-vaccinated-people-in-washington-state-test-positive-for-covid-19_3757218.html

POLITICO
— President Joe Biden is using his infrastructure plan to take aim at President Donald Trump’s signature economic achievement: his corporate tax cuts. – BRIAN FALER
https://www.politico.com/news/2021/03/31/biden-infrastructure-plan-stimmy-tax-478791

USA TODAY
— Asian American students have a target on their backs thanks to critical race theory Elite Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology has long had a reputation for rigor and merit. But that race-blind reputation is ending. – Asra Q. Nomani
https://www.usatoday.com/story/opinion/2021/03/26/tj-high-school-admissions-race-asian-parents-column/6982183002/

FORBES
— House GOP Memo Argues For Embrace Of Trump Coalition Some Republicans Find ‘Distasteful’ – Andrew Solender and Jack Brewster
https://www.forbes.com/sites/andrewsolender/2021/03/31/house-gop-memo-argues-for-embrace-of-trump-coalition-some-republicans-find-distasteful/
(FROM THE ARTICLE: It is unclear who is in the “embittered and loud minority” Banks describes, but several Republican lawmakers have expressed displeasure about the direction the GOP has gone under Trump, particularly the rise of the QAnon conspiracy movement. Rep. Adam Kinzinger (R-Ill.), one of 10 House Republicans who voted to impeach Trump, has launched a super PAC to challenge pro-Trump lawmakers and morph the GOP from a “Trump-first party” to a “country-first party.”)

HERALD JOURNAL
— Hate for Trump has left us in this mess – David B. Kerr, Preston
(DIERSEN: What do you say to those who paint themselves as being religious, conservative, and/or Republican, but who promote hatred against Trump and promote hatred against those who do not share their hatred of Trump?)
https://www.hjnews.com/opinion/letters_to_editor/hate-for-trump-has-left-us-in-this-mess/article_497c44c1-ea34-5f6b-b8d4-0ff8ba0fb1be.html

FEEDSPOT
— Top 100 Political Blogs, Websites & Influencers in 2021 (DIERSEN: www.gopillinois.com is ranked 90th.)
https://blog.feedspot.com/political_blogs/
LGBTQ NATION
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Ever-increasingly, Democrats promote LGBTQ, that is, ever-increasingly; Democrats promote the destruction of traditional marriage and the destruction of the traditional family.
https://www.lgbtqnation.com/2021/03/joe-biden-releases-historic-transgender-day-visibility-presidential-proclamation/