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November 8 Evening Edition

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

November 7 Evening Edirion

ILLINOIS REVIEW
— URGENT MESSAGE FROM IL RNC NATIONAL COMMITTEEWOMAN DEMETRA DEMONTE
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2020/11/breaking-urgent-message-from-il-rnc-national-committeewoman-demetra-demonte.html
(FROM THE ARTICLE: Illinois’ Republican National Committeewoman Demetra DeMonte reached out to Illinois Review Saturday afternoon with an urgent message for Trump supporters in Illinois. After talking to her RNC contacts, DeMonte says the information Illinois Trump supporters are getting is not sufficient. The media will not help – even Fox News. DeMonte’s message to Trump supporters: Keep the faith. We are going to win! A Return to Reality)

ABC7
— 2020 Georgia election results still being counted, GA electoral college votes at stake GA now key battleground state in Trump vs. Biden race for president
https://abc7chicago.com/politics/georgia-2020-presidential-election-results-still-be-counted/7730448/

NBC5
— ‘This Isn’t Over!’: Trump Supporters
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/national-international/biden-win-brings-protest-tense-moments-and-celebration/2365855/

WTTW
— ‘This Isn’t Over!’: Trump Supporters Refuse To Accept Defeat – AP
https://news.wttw.com/2020/11/07/trump-supporters-refuse-accept-defeat

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— Trump disputes election results – AP
https://www.chicagotribune.com/election-2020/ct-joe-biden-wins-presidency-20201107-7beydbjyojhz5dgkxwixxizqpm-story.html
— Pandemic, lack of trust in government and Madigan effect help send graduated tax amendment to defeat – RICK PEARSON, DAN PETRELLA and JAMIE MUNKS
https://www.chicagotribune.com/politics/ct-pritzker-graduated-tax-failure-20201107-gu3ggsqhyrhihjpe5svs4szpty-story.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Illegals want Biden to get rid of Republicans.
https://www.chicagotribune.com/news/breaking/ct-chicago-immigrants-presidential-election-20201107-sev5vata3jgalhzfbk6fgom6bq-story.html

DAILY HERALD
— Trump isn’t conceding to President-elect Biden – AP
https://www.dailyherald.com/article/20201107/news/311079955/
— Underwood gains another 48 votes on Oberweis in 14th Congressional race Saturday
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20201107/underwood-gains-another-48-votes-on-oberweis-in-14th-congressional-race-saturday
— New Illinois COVID-19 cases jump 20% from Friday’s record
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20201107/new-illinois-covid-19-cases-jump-20-from-fridays-record

SPRINGFIELD STATE JOURNAL REGISTER
— ‘It’s not over’: Trump supporters – Susan Miller
https://www.sj-r.com/news/20201107/its-not-over-trump-supporters-flock-to-state-capitols-after-biden-victory-is-announced

CAPITOL FAX
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: GOPUSA ILLINOIS emails are free and contain no advertising. GOPUSA ILLINOIS email subscriptions are worth at least $1,000/year. He who pays the piper calls the tunes. All the time and money needed to put the emails together and to send them out come from me, Dave Diersen, your GOPUSA Illinois Editor. The emails have gone out since 2000. Since 2004, they have gone out each and every morning. Since 2015, they have gone out each and every evening too. Since 2004, those emails have contained links to more than 384,000 articles and information on many upcoming events.
https://capitolfax.com/2020/11/07/subscribers-only-saturday-election-results-update/

WASHINGTON TIMES
— Georgia will have two Senate runoff elections on Jan. 5; outcome could determine control of chamber – James Varney
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2020/nov/7/georgia-two-senate-runoff-elections-jan-5-out/
— Trump vows election ‘far from over’ after Biden projected as president-elect – Dave Boyer
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2020/nov/7/donald-trump-vows-election-far-over-after-joe-bide/
— Candace Owens sues Facebook fact-checkers for defamation: ‘I’m sick of the censorship’ – Andrew Blake (DIERSEN: What if Facebook hired me to be a fact checker? While I worked for the Democrats who ran GAO 1980-1997, the last 11 years of which at GS-13 Step 1-10 levels, currently $101,176-$131,532/year, I increasingly worked as a referencer, that is, as a fact checker. That work required assuring the accuracy and support for each and every word, number, table, graph, chart, conclusion, opinion, and recommendation in GAO reports. I worked for IRS 1971-1980, the last 5 1/2 years of which at the GS-12 Step 1-5 levels, currently $85,084-$96,431/year. My other fact checking qualifications include my becoming a Forensic Accountant in 1997, Certified Fraud Examiner in 1990, licensed CPA in 1981, Certified Internal Auditor in 1981, and CPA in 1979.)
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2020/nov/6/candace-owens-sues-facebook-fact-checkers-defamati/

GOPUSA
— Ted Cruz: Democrat City Vote Counting ‘Is Partisan, It Is Political And It Is Lawless’
https://www.gopusa.com/?p=97466
— Here Come The RINOs: Election Fraud Claim Wrong, ‘Reckless’
https://www.gopusa.com/?p=97459

BLAZE
— Vote counting continues, even though Biden declared winner: New Maricopa County vote dump shows Trump eating into Biden’s Arizona lead by another 7,000 votes Gap shrinks – Chris Field
https://www.theblaze.com/news/trump-eating-into-bidens-arizona-lead-by-another-7000-votes

DAILY CALLER
— AP, Fox News Declare Joe Biden President-Elect — Trump Vows To Take Results To Court On Monday – CHRISTIAN DATOC
https://dailycaller.com/2020/11/07/joe-biden-wins-2020-presidential-election-defeats-donald-trump/

PJ MEDIA
— Michigan Legislature to Convene Joint Oversight Hearing Saturday After ‘Glitches’ Give 6,000 Trump Votes to Biden – BRYAN PRESTON
https://pjmedia.com/election/bryan-preston/2020/11/06/breaking-michigan-legislature-to-convene-special-joint-oversight-hearing-saturday-after-glitches-blow-one-election-give-6000-trump-votes-to-biden-n1131066

LIFE SITE NEWS
— Media call presidency for Biden, Trump vows to fight on. Trump said he will not rest ‘will not rest until the American People have the honest vote count they deserve and that Democracy demands.’ – Martin Bürger
https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/breaking-media-call-presidency-for-biden-trump-vows-to-fight-on

EPOCH TIMES
— Biden Declares Victory, Trump Says Election ‘Far From Over’ – ZACHARY STIEBER
https://www.theepochtimes.com/biden-declares-victory-trump-says-election-far-from-over_3569501.html
— Biden Lead Dwindles in Arizona With Latest Update – ZACHARY STIEBER
https://www.theepochtimes.com/biden-lead-dwindles-in-arizona-with-latest-update_3569467.html
— Trump Campaign to Challenge Mail-In Ballots Counted in Absence of GOP Observers in Battleground States – ALLEN ZHONG
https://www.theepochtimes.com/trump-campaign-to-challenge-mail-in-ballots-counted-without-republican-poll-watchers-in-battlefield-states_3569575.html

REUTERS & U.S. NEWS & WORLD REPORT & ASSOCIATED PRESS
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Countries that hate America hate Trump and love Biden.
https://www.reuters.com/article/us-usa-election-global-reaction/u-s-allies-greet-biden-as-next-president-despite-trump-refusal-to-concede-idUSKBN27N0T8
https://www.usnews.com/news/world/articles/2020-11-07/us-allies-greet-biden-as-next-president-despite-trump-refusal-to-concede
https://apnews.com/article/election-2020-joe-biden-donald-trump-virginia-media-ee442a479ad8a9a4ca28ae085c2f339b

REUTERS
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: LGBTQ-promoters count on Biden to get rid of individuals, organizations, companies, governments, and countries that do not promote LGBTQ.
https://www.reuters.com/article/usa-elections-lgbt-biden/lgbt-rights-groups-hope-biden-win-helps-marginalised-communities-idUSL8N2HT0NU

CBS NEWS
— Rudy Giuliani says Trump will not concede election – AUDREY MCNAMARA
https://www.cbsnews.com/news/giuliani-says-trump-will-not-concede-election/

NBC NEWS
— Trump attorney Rudy Giuliani vows lawsuits challenging votes in Pennsylvania
https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/2020-election/live-blog/2020-11-07-trump-biden-election-results-n1246882/ncrd1246940
— Trump says election ‘far from over’ as he vows to fight results – Lauren Egan
https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/2020-election/trump-says-election-far-over-he-vows-fight-results-n1246934

NBC BOSTON
— Trump Responds to Biden Being Projected as Winner
https://www.nbcboston.com/news/local/read-the-full-statement-president-trump-responds-to-biden-being-projected-as-winner/2225599/

USA TODAY
— ‘It’s not over’: Trump supporters begin flocking to state capitols after Biden victory is announced – Susan Miller
https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2020/11/07/election-protests-updates-trump-supporters-state-capitols-biden-win/6203271002/

FORBES
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: A hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-hater says “Here’s Why Trump’s Ongoing Lawsuits Won’t Affect Joe Biden’s Victory.”
https://www.forbes.com/sites/alisondurkee/2020/11/07/heres-why-trump-ongoing-lawsuits-wont-affect-joe-biden-victory-presidential-election/

BUSINESS INSIDER
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Countries that hate America love Biden.
https://www.businessinsider.com/chinese-state-media-laughs-after-trump-falsely-claimed-victory-2020-11

BLOOMBERG LAW
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Democrats claim a mandate to get rid of the following once and for all: individuals, organizations, companies, governments, and countries that are law enforcement, 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://news.bloomberglaw.com/environment-and-energy/biden-will-take-a-clear-climate-mandate-into-the-white-house

LGBTQ NATION & METRO WEEKLY
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Those who promote LGBTQ focus on destroying those who do not promote LGBTQ.
https://www.lgbtqnation.com/2020/11/joe-biden-will-first-president-enter-white-house-supporting-marriage-equality/
https://www.metroweekly.com/2020/11/lgbtq-ally-joe-biden-wins-presidential-election/

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 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 27 Evening Edition

ABC7
— Illinois COVID-19: New Chicago restrictions announced by Pritzker as IL reports 4K coronavirus cases, 46 deaths Indoor dining banned, all bars & restaurants must close by 11 p.m. – Michelle Gallardo, Cate Cauguiran
https://abc7chicago.com/health/chicago-covid-19-mitigation-restrictions-take-effect-friday/7392854/
— AS THE DEMOCRAT PARTY’S STRANGLEHOLD ON ILLINOIS, ON COOK COUNTY, AND ON CHICAGO TIGHTENS: Unprecedented Black voter turnout predicted for 2020 election; motivated by current political climate – Craig Wall (DIERSEN: Democrats shout at Blacks that Republicans cause all their problems.)
https://abc7chicago.com/politics/black-voter-turnout-motivated-by-current-political-climate/7399217/

FOX NEWS CHICAGO
— Jeanne Ives talks 6th congressional district race one week out from the election Jeanne Ives, candidate for U.S. Representative 6th District, talks about how the race is going just days out from the election.
https://www.fox32chicago.com/video/864608

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— The Rev. Al Sharpton scheduled to attend vigil for Waukegan police shooting victims – CLIFFORD WARD
https://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/lake-county-news-sun/ct-lns-sharpton-visit-waukegan-st-1027-20201026-tbtlp56w2feeth4sfywir5fa44-story.html
— Pritzker orders tougher restrictions for Chicago starting Friday. Lightfoot says she’ll try to change his mind. – JAMIE MUNKS, GREGORY PRATT and DAN PETRELLA
https://www.chicagotribune.com/coronavirus/ct-coronavirus-jb-pritzker-lake-mchenry-restrictions-20201027-yf525pmtvvai3lya6lczweb72u-story.html
— How Trump maneuvered his way out of trouble when his Chicago skyscraper proved a disappointment – DAVID ENRICH, RUSS BUETTNER, MIKE MCINTIRE AND SUSANNE CRAIG
https://www.chicagotribune.com/nation-world/ct-nw-nyt-trump-tower-chicago-taxes-20201027-ot3vw4coonbhfaba4sucjeylg4-story.html
— Chicago election officials still looking to assign polling places for 7 precincts in the final stretch to Election Day – KELLI SMITH
https://www.chicagotribune.com/politics/ct-chicago-unassigned-precincts-election-20201027-t345ekej55drhhugo2vyd4ge44-story.html
— DuPage County Board OKs $2.5M in grant money to help struggling restaurants and bars – ALICIA FABBRE
https://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/naperville-sun/ct-nvs-dupage-board-covid-money-restaurants-st-1028-20201027-nydhugjrtbc3lextg4wl3obknu-story.html
— COVID-19 numbers climbing at Naperville’s two school districts and North Central College, newest dashboard data shows – RAFAEL GUERRERO
https://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/naperville-sun/ct-nvs-north-central-naperville-indian-prairie-covid-st-1028-20201028-vyf2lcd4yvfv3koxul66pbh6ym-story.html

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— How Illinois counts people in prisons to unfairly gerrymander the overall state vote. This inaccurate way of counting increases the electoral power of predominantly white districts that have prisons while reducing the power of majority Black and Brown districts. – Liliana Scales and DeAngelo Bester
https://chicago.suntimes.com/2020/10/27/21535340/how-illinois-counts-people-in-prisons-to-unfairly-gerrymander-the-overall-state-vote
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-haters say “Control the virus and protect workers — and the American economy will roar back. Trump’s fantasy of restarting the economy to end the pandemic is exactly backward.”
https://chicago.suntimes.com/2020/10/27/21536810/pandemic-economy-tammy-duckworth-afl-cio-richard-trumka

DAILY HERALD
— Another 46 COVID-19 deaths in Illinois, 4,000 more infected – Jake Griffin
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20201027/another-46-covid-19-deaths-in-illinois-4000-more-infected
— Chicago put on COVID-19 restrictions as hospitalizations soar; Lake, McHenry counties next? – Jake Griffin
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20201027/chicago-put-on-covid-19-restrictions-as-hospitalizations-soar-lake-mchenry-counties-next
— Itasca mayor says village authorities won’t enforce ban on indoor dining – Trey Arline
https://www.dailyherald.com/business/20201027/itasca-mayor-says-village-authorities-wont-enforce-ban-on-indoor-dining–
— DuPage could provide $2.5 million in virus relief for restaurants, bars – Katlyn Smith
https://www.dailyherald.com/business/20201027/dupage-could-provide-25-million-in-virus-relief-for-restaurants-bars

CRAIN’S CHICAGO PATCH
— Pritzker, Lightfoot trade barbs over COVID clampdown A long simmering feud between the two officials breaks out into the open with a fight over how to respond to soaring cases. – GREG HINZ
https://www.chicagobusiness.com/greg-hinz-politics/pritzker-lightfoot-trade-barbs-over-covid-clampdown

WREX
— Illinois Lt. Gov. Stratton says Barrett confirmation ‘mocks the honor and integrity’ of the nominating process – Andrew Carrigan
https://wrex.com/2020/10/27/illinois-lt-gov-stratton-says-barrett-confirmation-mocks-the-honor-and-integrity-of-the-nominating-process/

ILLINOIS PATCH
— Pandemic Slashes Gambling Revenue In Illinois Revenues are down more than $200 million for fiscal 2020.
https://patch.com/illinois/across-il/pandemic-slashes-gambling-revenue-illinois

DUPAGE COUNTY
— Record Voter Turnout in DuPage County – Over One-Third of Registered Voters have Cast Ballots
https://www.dupageco.org/Election/Election_Commission_News/2020/63671/

CENTER SQUARE
— Report explores Illinois political parties’ money advantage over individuals, businesses – Cole Lauterbach
https://www.thecentersquare.com/illinois/report-explores-illinois-political-parties-money-advantage-over-individuals-businesses/article_bce38cf6-1881-11eb-8ab3-af122c1b2e93.html

ILLINOIS REVIEW
— NRCC POLL SHOWS KING CLOSING IN ON INCUMBENT DEMOCRAT CHERI BUSTOS
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2020/10/nrcc-poll-shows-king-closing-in-on-incumbent-democrat-cheri-bustos.html
— DI LEO: IT’S TIME TO STOP LYING ABOUT TOM MORRISON AND OTHER GOP LAWMAKERS
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2020/10/voters-buried-in-deceptive-campaign-ads.html
— OP-ED MARTY OZINGA: SPRINGFIELD SHOULD NOT BE TRUSTED WITH MORE TAXES
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2020/10/op-ed-marty-ozinga-springfield-should-not-be-trusted-with-more-taxes-.html
— WHERE’S WEYERMULLER? WITH PRESIDENT TRUMP IN WAUKESHA, WISCONSIN
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2020/10/wheres-weyermuller-with-president-trump-in-waukesha-wisconsin.html
— THORNER/O’NEIL: OUR CONSTITUTIONAL REPUBLIC IS AT STAKE, THANKS TO EXPECTED VOTER FRAUD
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2020/10/thorneroneil-our-constitutional-republic-is-at-stake-thanks-to-expected-voter-fraud.html
— TOP-DOWN WHITE PENITENCE IS SHAKING UP AND ROILING THE AMERICAN WORKPLACE
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2020/10/top-down-white-penitence-is-shaking-up-and-roiling-the-american-workplace.html
(FROM THE ARTICLE: A white physician working in Raleigh, North Carolina, says he has participated in multiple diversity training exercises—including two in the last two years—without a fuss. But he was taken aback when his employer, Duke University Health System, said this summer it will roll out a comprehensive strategy to purge the last vestiges of racism from the workplace. The way it looks to him, Duke basically wants him to admit he’s a racist and repent. Like a growing number of organizations around the country responding to the death of George Floyd and the Black Lives Matter movement, Duke is adopting anti-racist advocacy as an organizational mission. That mission doesn’t mention time-honored workplace goals like color-blindness, meritocracy, or equal opportunity; instead, its target is the so-called complicity of America and its citizens in “structural racism,” “oppression,” and denialism.)

CAPITOL FAX
— Chicago appears to trigger IDPH mitigation with huge hospitalization growth, as statewide figures show 4,000 new cases, 46 additional deaths, 2,758 hospitalized and a 6.4 percent positivity rate
https://capitolfax.com/2020/10/27/chicago-appears-to-trigger-idph-mitigation-with-huge-hospitalization-growth-as-statewide-figures-show-4000-new-cases-46-additional-deaths-2758-hospitalized-and-a-64-percent-positivity-rate/
— Kane County judge cites misinformation in restaurant TRO decision
https://capitolfax.com/2020/10/27/kane-county-judge-cites-misinformation-in-restaurant-tro-decision/
— Pritzker goes off on Amy Jacobson
https://capitolfax.com/2020/10/27/pritzker-goes-off-on-jacobson/

WASHINGTON TIMES
— Facebook accused of abruptly quashing groups opposing Democratic governor of Illinois – James Varney
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2020/oct/27/facebook-accused-quashing-groups-opposing-jb-pritz/

WASHINGTON EXAMINER
— Melania Trump makes solo return to campaign trail: Biden is a ‘socialist’ who will ‘destroy America’ – Michael Lee
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/melania-trump-makes-solo-return-to-campaign-trail-joe-biden-is-a-socialist-who-will-destroy-america

FOX NEWS
— WSJ op-ed asks if anti-Trump media would become an ‘instrument of state propaganda’ under Biden Baker’s column was headlined: ‘Media Watchdogs Aren’t Supposed to Guard Biden’ – Brian Flood
https://www.foxnews.com/media/wsj-anti-trump-mediastate-propaganda-joe-biden-admin

GOPUSA
— Twitter Continues Election Interference By Flagging Trump Tweets
https://www.gopusa.com/?p=96863
— From Deplorables To Chumps? Joe Biden Channels Hillary Clinton By Mocking Trump Supporters
https://www.gopusa.com/?p=96807

DAILY WIRE
— America Is Drowning In The Lies Of The Left – Dennis Prager
https://www.dailywire.com/news/prager-america-is-drowning-in-the-lies-of-the-left

NEWS BUSTERS
— Preparing to Censor Speech: Facebook Gears Up for US Election Unrest – Alexander Hall
https://www.newsbusters.org/blogs/techwatch/alexander-hall/2020/10/26/preparing-censor-speech-facebook-gears-us-election-unrest

CONSERVATIVE HQ
— Beware The ‘Mostly Peaceful’ Post-Election Revolution – George Rasley
https://www.conservativehq.org/post/beware-the-mostly-peaceful-post-election-revolution

NATIONAL REVIEW
— PA Governor Orders National Guardsmen to Philadelphia after Night of Rioting – ZACHARY EVANS
https://www.nationalreview.com/news/pennsylvania-governor-tom-wolf-orders-national-guardsmen-to-philadelphia-after-night-of-rioting/

EPOCH TIMES
— 30 Officers Injured During Riots in Philadelphia Following Death of Man Armed With Knife – JACK PHILLIPS
https://www.theepochtimes.com/30-officers-injured-during-riots-in-philadelphia-after-officer-involved-shooting-of-suspect-with-knife_3554434.html
— False History Taught in Schools Incites Children to Hate America – ELLA KIETLINSKA
https://www.theepochtimes.com/alex-newman-false-history-taught-in-schools-incites-kids-to-hate-america_3553516.html

NBC5
— Who are the Asian Americans still voting for Trump in spite of his ‘China virus’ rhetoric? Experts say a coalescence of cultural and historical baggage and the fragmented nature of Asian America have helped lead some groups to shift toward Trump. – Kimmy Yam
https://www.nbcnews.com/news/asian-america/who-are-asian-americans-still-voting-trump-spite-his-china-n1244849

WASHINGTON POST
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-haters say “a failed response to the coronavirus pandemic that’s left 225,000 Americans dead, despite decades of preparation in Washington.”
https://www.washingtonpost.com/graphics/2020/national/administrations-pandemic-documentary/

USA TODAY
— Trump-led conservatives accuse Big Tech of election interference, escalate bias charges ahead of Senate showdown – Jessica Guynn
https://www.usatoday.com/story/tech/2020/10/27/facebook-twitter-senate-hearing-republicans-make-censorship-accusations/3750041001/

NEW YORK MAGAZINE
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Hate-filled conservative-hating conservative-haters want even more censorship of conservatives.
https://nymag.com/intelligencer/2020/10/why-arent-facebooks-emergency-measures-used-all-the-time.html

October 24 Evening Edition

ABC7
— Illinois COVID-19 today: IL reports highest ever daily coronavirus case count with 6,161 positive tests, 63 deaths Illinois health officials reported 5,368 COVID-19 cases Sept. 4 after working through testing backlog – Eric Horng
https://abc7chicago.com/health/il-reports-most-covid-19-cases-ever-in-1-day-with-6161-63-deaths/7305078/

NBC5
— Boat Parades, Road Rallies Buoy Trump and His Supporters These Trump parades — whether by boat, pickup truck or tractor — have become a show of strength for the president’s supporters and a way to make themselves visible in a year when the coronavirus pandemic has upended traditional campaigning and put a stop to huge arena rallies and picnic fundraisers – John Seewer
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/national-international/boat-parades-road-rallies-buoy-trump-and-his-supporters/2358755/

CBS2
— Former CPD Supt. Eddie Johnson Turns Himself In After Police Responded Domestic Incident At His Home
https://chicago.cbslocal.com/2020/10/24/chicago-police-former-supt-eddie-johnson-domestic-incident-investigation/

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— Coronavirus in Illinois updates: Spike in newly confirmed daily COVID-19 cases brings a new state record — 6,161 — as 63 more deaths reported; positivity rate climbs to 6.1%
https://www.chicagotribune.com/coronavirus/ct-covid-19-pandemic-chicago-illinois-news-20201024-v6binsngknhclpkrppikejtgii-story.html
— Alaska Sen. Lisa Murkowski says she will vote to confirm Amy Coney Barrett to the Supreme Court – AP
https://www.chicagotribune.com/nation-world/ct-nw-senate-supreme-court-amy-coney-barrett-20201024-b4anuc3ei5b2fhscug4pwguc5e-story.html

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— Surging coronavirus colors White House race in closing days. President Donald Trump assured supporters packed shoulder to shoulder Saturday in North Carolina that “we’re rounding the turn” on the coronavirus and mocked his Democratic challenger, Joe Biden, for raising alarms. – AP
https://chicago.suntimes.com/elections/2020/10/24/21532199/surging-coronavirus-election-white-house
— Illinois shatters daily coronavirus case record again with 6,161 new infections; Restaurant owners ask for proof that they are COVID-19 super spreaders
https://chicago.suntimes.com/coronavirus/2020/10/24/21531663/latest-coronavirus-news-live-updates-chicago-illinois-2020

DAILY HERALD
— ‘We don’t speculate’: How AP counts votes and calls races – AP
https://www.dailyherald.com/article/20201024/news/310249971/
— Black voters: Racial justice, health care access are the top issues in this election – Madhu Krishnamurthy
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20201024/black-voters-racial-justice-health-care-access-are-the-top-issues-in-this-election
— State sets record again for new COVID-19 cases: 6,161, up 25% from Thursday’s record
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20201024/state-sets-record-again-for-new-covid-19-cases-6161-up-25-from-thursdays-record

QUAD CITY TIMES
— Illinois Quad-Cities school districts working to improve diversity – Anthony Watt (DIERSEN: To improve diversity is to get rid of those who are Trump supporters, conservative, patriotic, Republican, American, White, male, older, heterosexual, married, non-poor, gun owners, Christian, Protestant, Italian American, German American, and/or those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.)
https://qctimes.com/news/local/education/illinois-quad-cities-school-districts-working-to-improve-diversity/article_02e717f3-e87a-56d0-9d4d-4bf48d3467b1.html
(FROM THE ARTICLE: Illinois Quad-Cities school districts have less diverse teaching staffs when compared to the diversity of the communities they serve, something they acknowledge and say are working to improve.)

HERALD & REVIEW
— Watch now: GOP lawmakers spread message during Central Illinois bus tour – DAVE FOPAY
https://herald-review.com/news/local/govt-and-politics/watch-now-gop-lawmakers-spread-message-during-central-illinois-bus-tour/article_a529d66a-7a0d-57f9-9b66-3fed5fa806d6.html
— COVID changes make for fresh Illinois challenges – Rich Miller
https://herald-review.com/opinion/columnists/rich-miller-covid-changes-make-for-fresh-illinois-challenges/article_c1c07f51-599e-5ea5-aad3-11325c1ff075.html

TELEGRAPH HERALD
— Fewer get-out-the-vote events might lower student turnout – KELLY MEYERHOFER
https://www.telegraphherald.com/news/iowa-illinois-wisconsin/article_69297d50-1922-5824-9245-c2ba1b2f53f5.html

SUBURBAN LIFE
— DuPage County reports single-day record 517 COVID-19 cases, region’s positivity down slightly to 9.3% – JOSHUA WELGE
https://www.mysuburbanlife.com/2020/10/24/dupage-county-reports-single-day-record-517-covid-19-cases-regions-positivity-down-slightly-to-9-3/avi4znb/

NPR ILLINOIS
— Robocalls, Rumors And Emails: Last-Minute Election Disinformation Floods Voters – PAM FESSLER
https://www.nprillinois.org/post/robocalls-rumors-and-emails-last-minute-election-disinformation-floods-voters#stream/0

ILLINOIS REPUBLICAN PARTY
— ILGOP Handing Out Voter Fraud Alert Fliers in DuPage County WATCH: Video of Electronic Voting Machine “Glitch”
https://illinois.gop/voter-fraud-alert/

CAPITOL FAX
— DuPage County Clerks says ILGOP is actually complaining about ADA requirement, and that local Republicans know about it
https://capitolfax.com/2020/10/24/dupage-county-clerks-says-ilgop-is-actually-complaining-about-ada-requirement-and-that-local-republicans-know-about-it/

WASHINGTON EXAMINER
— Conservatives rip liberals for misunderstanding Trump’s coyote reference during debate
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/conservatives-rip-liberals-for-misunderstanding-trumps-coyote-reference-during-debate

LIFE SITE NEWS
— DISGUSTING, TRAGIC: Shock poll claims 30% of U.S. women under 25 identify as LGBT: dire implications There’s a ‘growing prevalence of singledom among America’s rising generation of women.’ – Doug Mainwaring
https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/shock-poll-claims-30-of-u.s-women-under-25-identify-as-lgbt-dire-implications

THE HILL
— Trump downplays spike in COVID-19 cases, blames media, increased testing for high numbers – JORDAN WILLIAMS
https://thehill.com/homenews/administration/522581-trump-downplays-spike-in-covid-19-cases-blames-media-increased

NEW YORK TIMES
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: A hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-hater says “How The Epoch Times Created a Giant Influence Machine. Since 2016, the Falun Gong-backed newspaper has used aggressive Facebook tactics and right-wing misinformation to create an anti-China, pro-Trump media empire.”
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/10/24/technology/epoch-times-influence-falun-gong.html

FORBES
— Trump Votes In Person And Slams Mail-In Voting As Campaign Urges Voters To Vote By Mail – Andrew Solender
https://www.forbes.com/sites/andrewsolender/2020/10/24/trump-votes-in-person-and-slams-mail-in-voting-as-campaign-urges-voters-to-vote-by-mail/

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 14 Evening Edition

ABC7
— Long wait times, technical issues reported as early voting sites open in all wards across Chicago – Evelyn Holmes, Diane Pathieu
https://abc7chicago.com/politics/long-lines-issues-reported-as-early-voting-sites-expand-to-all-50-wards-in-chicago/7018650/

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— Coronavirus in Illinois updates: COVID-19 positivity rates up in all 11 regions; state issues holiday travel and gathering guidance as 2,862 new cases and 49 more deaths reported
https://www.chicagotribune.com/coronavirus/ct-covid-19-pandemic-chicago-illinois-news-20201014-ln6lu7w34ffu5iv2ecclrtvyb4-story.html
— COVID-19 test positivity rates rising statewide as officials ask residents to consider changes to holiday tradition – JAMIE MUNKS and DAN PETRELLA
https://www.chicagotribune.com/coronavirus/ct-pritzker-coronavirus-positivity-holidays-20201014-nzcoarw43nhyvpsc7us25dytrq-story.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: A hate-filled Trump-hating Durbin tells Barrett that an ‘orange cloud’ hangs over her nomination.
https://www.chicagotribune.com/politics/ct-durbin-amy-coney-barrett-trump-supreme-court-orange-cloud-20201014-dwhcycxokfcwfehr2uxzvuayjy-story.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-haters bash Barrett.
https://www.chicagotribune.com/nation-world/ct-nw-amy-coney-barrett-supreme-court-confirmation-hearings-updates-20201014-sk2ziiqfqnfwhfmdfvyovmriy4-story.html
— Rich people like me should pay a higher tax rate – MICHAEL PINE (DIERSEN: According to Democrats, you are rich if you are not on welfare. But one could argue that you cannot call yourself rich if you do not have at least $1 million dollars saved to pay for your retirement. My aunt and my wife’s sister are in assisted living facilities at level 3 and are burning up their retirement savings at $7,000 a month.)
https://www.chicagotribune.com/opinion/commentary/ct-graduated-income-tax-wealthy-pine-20201014-x2nck6b33zfe3fhf6wc5mubxfu-story.html
— About that Madigan committee (what Madigan committee?) – Editorial
https://www.chicagotribune.com/opinion/editorials/ct-edit-speaker-madigan-committee-corruption-20201014-v3br4dok25am7oahpsazzgvpui-story.html
— Closing arguments, Part Five: Why reject the Pritzker Tax? Take your word for it
https://www.chicagotribune.com/opinion/editorials/ct-edit-pritzker-tax-amendment-graduated-20201014-4wz66hxxfzcyzczundyv5ajmwe-story.html
— Orland Park voters consider limiting terms of mayor, trustees – MIKE NOLAN
https://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/daily-southtown/ct-sta-orland-park-term-limits-st-1015-20201014-bm7btondnnapvovftdbimf7qpa-story.html

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— Pritzker offers holiday precautions as Illinois sees most daily COVID-19 deaths since June: ‘This virus isn’t taking a holiday’ With 2,862 newly diagnosed cases of the virus, Illinois is averaging almost 2,500 additional cases per day over the last two weeks, higher even than the rate during the worst days of the pandemic in mid-May. – Mitchell Armentrout
https://chicago.suntimes.com/essential-coronavirus-news/2020/10/14/21516238/illinois-covid-cases-deaths-positivity-pritzker-coronavirus-oct-14
— City failed to conduct performance evaluations for thousands of employees, inspector general says “More than 10,000” employees work in seven departments without any performance evaluations, according to Joe Ferguson, the city’s inspector general. Personnel decisions are therefore “vulnerable to … suspicions of favoritism.” – Fran Spielman (DIERSEN: Democrat employers use performance evaluations to get rid of their employees who do not promote the Democrat Party platform.)
https://chicago.suntimes.com/city-hall/2020/10/14/21516460/chicago-city-employees-performance-evaluations-inspector-general-report-joe-ferguson
— Voting 2020: Will mailed-in ballots be delivered on time? Can you trust the U.S. Postal Service to deliver your ballot on time? – AP
https://chicago.suntimes.com/elections/2020/10/14/21516717/voting-2020-ballots-delivered-time

DAILY HERALD
— 2,862 new COVID-19 cases worry officials, Thanksgiving guidelines shared – Marni Pyke
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20201014/2862-new-covid-19-cases-worry-officials-thanksgiving-guidelines-shared
— Roselle trustee resigns abruptly – Trey Arline
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20201014/roselle-trustee-resigns-abruptly
— After two decades on board, Mount Prospect Trustee Zadel won’t seek reelection – Steve Zalusky
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20201013/after-two-decades-on-board-mount-prospect-trustee-zadel-wont-seek-relection
— Metra sues Union Pacific, wants conductors back walking trains – Marni Pyke
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20201014/metra-sues-union-pacific-wants-conductors-back-walking-trains
— West Suburban Community Pantry turns celebration of food into funds to feed neighbors in need – Deborah Newman (DIERSEN: Soon, under the Democrats, everyone will be handing out welfare and/or collecting welfare.)
https://www.dailyherald.com/submitted/20201013/west-suburban-community-pantry-turns-celebration-of-food-into-funds-to-feed-neighbors-in-need

CRAIN’S CHICAGO BUSINESS
— United Airlines’ white-collar job cuts are permanent More than 2,500 non-union employees have left the airline or been laid off during the COVID crisis. “These reductions are expected to be largely permanent, even as demand recovers,” the company said today. – JOHN PLETZ
https://www.chicagobusiness.com/airlines-airports/united-airlines-white-collar-job-cuts-are-permanent
— Metra sues Union Pacific—again—as legal war escalates At issue this time: whether trains are safe enough despite COVID for conductors to collect fares. – GREG HINZ
https://www.chicagobusiness.com/greg-hinz-politics/metra-sues-union-pacific-again-legal-war-escalates

BUREAU COUNTY NEWS
— Judge weighing dismissal of Bailey’s COVID-19 lawsuits Suits by Rep. Bailey, others challenge Pritzker’s COVID-19 orders – PETER HANCOCK
https://www.bcrnews.com/2020/10/14/judge-weighing-dismissal-of-baileys-covid-19-lawsuits/a25z75h/

CHANNEL 3000
— President Trump to hold Janesville rally at Southern Wisconsin Regional Airport – Brandon Arbuckle
https://www.channel3000.com/president-trump-to-hold-janesville-rally-at-southern-wisconsin-regional-airport/

DUPAGE COUNTY ELECTION DIVISION
— Mail Ballot Voters Urged to Apply This Week ‘Don’t put it off,’ Clerk Kaczmarek tells mail voters
https://www.dupageco.org/Election/Election_Commission_News/2020/63623/

MCHENRY COUNTY BLOG
— “Jack Franks for Jail” Sign Surfaces at Algonquin Trump Rally
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/10/14/message-of-the-day-a-sign-82/
— Treasurer Glenda Miller Endorses Mike Buehler for County Board Chairman
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/10/14/treasurer-glenda-miller-endorses-mike-buehler-for-county-board-chairman/
— Pritzker Tax Hike Amendment Passage Would Move Illinois in the “Ninth Ring of Tax Hell,” says Wall Street Journal
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/10/14/pritzker-tax-hike-amendment-passage-would-move-illinois-in-the-ninth-ring-of-hell-says-wall-street-journal/
— IL-14: GOP Mailing Links Underwood to Pelosi and Madigan
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/10/14/il-14-gop-mailing-links-underwood-to-pelosi-and-madigan/

ILLINOIS REVIEW
— FORMER DEMOCRAT OPERATIVE TURNED FACEBOOK OFFICIAL ADMITS CENSORING STORY HARMFUL TO BIDEN
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2020/10/former-democrat-operative-turned-facebook-official-admits-censoring-story-harmful-to-biden.html
— THORNER: COVID-19, A POLITICAL TOOL TO “RESET THE WORLD”
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2020/10/thorner-covid-19-a-political-tool-to-reset-the-world.html

CAPITOL FAX
— 2,862 new cases, 49 additional deaths, 1,974 in hospitals, 4.6 percent positivity rate, southern Illinois’ rate drops a bit, IDPH releases holiday safety guidance
https://capitolfax.com/2020/10/14/2862-new-cases-49-additional-deaths-1974-in-hospitals-46-percent-positivity-rate-southern-illinois-rate-drops-a-bit/

CNN
— Elizabeth Warren slams Disney for laying off thousands of workers after awarding fat executive pay packages – Matt Egan
https://www.cnn.com/2020/10/14/business/disney-elizabeth-warren-jobs/index.html
— History suggests Barrett won’t help Trump with women – Laura Beers (DIERSEN: Ever-increasingly, Democrats focus on turning women against Republicans, and especially against Republicans who are Trump supporters, conservative, patriotic, White, male, older, heterosexual, married, non-poor, gun owners, Christian, Protestant, Italian American, German Americans, draft avoiders, and/or those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.)
https://www.cnn.com/2020/10/14/opinions/amy-coney-barrett-ruth-bader-ginsburg-feminism-isnt-representation-beers/index.html

NBC NEWS
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: LGBTQ-promoters want Trump to promote LGBTQ. LGBTQ-promoters focus on destroying conservatives.
https://www.nbcnews.com/feature/nbc-out/majority-trump-supporters-battleground-states-favor-lgbtq-rights-poll-finds-n1243238

WASHINGTON POST
— White House receptive to herd immunity approach branded as ‘unethical’ by WHO
https://www.washingtonpost.com/nation/2020/10/14/coronavirus-covid-live-updates-us/

NEW YORK DAILY NEWS
— Feds start making good on Trump’s threat to defund “anarchist” cities – MICHAEL GARTLAND
https://www.nydailynews.com/news/politics/us-elections-government/ny-nyc-trump-doj-anarchist-jurisdiction-20201014-fcpxrf2bdvahzlmidv426eqm6y-story.html

FORBES
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: DISGUSTING, TRAGIC: Ever-increasingly, LGBTQ-promoters encourage young people to engage in LGBTQ activity.
https://www.forbes.com/sites/joyurcaba/2020/10/14/sex-ed-that-excludes-lgbtq-people-is-tied-to-worse-health-outcomes/