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July 24 Evening Edition

ABC7
— Coronavirus Illinois: IL reports 1,532 COVID-19 cases, 19 deaths as 4 counties reach ‘warning level’ – Craig Wall
https://abc7chicago.com/health/illinois-new-covid-19-cases-rise-by-1532-/6332933/

NBC5
— Protesters Take Part in ‘Defund the Police’ Rally in Homan Square The event began with speeches at around 3:30 p.m. and was set to last multiple hours
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/protesters-take-part-in-defund-the-police-rally-in-homan-square/2311046/

FOX NEWS CHICAGO
— FOP president hits back at Pelosi calling officers ‘stormtroopers,’ says it’s ‘just sad’ to watch
https://www.fox32chicago.com/news/fop-president-hits-back-at-pelosi-calling-officers-stormtroopers-says-its-just-sad-to-watch

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— ‘Monuments to white supremacy’ vs. the legacy of Italians: not all Chicago aldermen agree with statue removal Most Chicago aldermen are praising Mayor Lori Lightfoot’s decision to remove two Columbus statues. But not all are on board for the permanent removal of the statues. – Tina Sfondeles
https://chicago.suntimes.com/politics/2020/7/24/21337308/columbus-statues-removed-chicago-aldermen-reaction
— Anger, confusion and some ‘cheering’ among local Italian Americans after removal of Columbus statues Mayor Lori Lightfoot had Columbus statues in Grant Park and Arrigo Park removed early Friday. – Stefano Esposito
https://chicago.suntimes.com/politics/2020/7/24/21337265/columbus-statues-removed-chicago-italian-americans-reaction
— Ex-ComEd lobbyist, implicated in bribery scheme, ‘endorsed’ Pritzker picks to run tollway Governor relied on advice of a group including John Hooker, who’s worked closely with House Speaker Michael J. Madigan for decades, in picking top tollway leaders. – Robert Herguth
https://chicago.suntimes.com/2020/7/24/21334734/comed-lobbyist-john-hooker-jb-pritzker-michael-madigan-illinois-tollway-will-evans-jose-alvarez
— After calling FOP chief a ‘clown’ earlier this week, Lightfoot calls for civility in discourse Lightfoot said debate and civil discourse are pillars of democracy. But she didn’t back down earlier this week when asked about aiming belittling language at the head of the Chicago police union. – Mitch Dudek
https://chicago.suntimes.com/city-hall/2020/7/24/21337416/chicago-mayor-lori-lightfoot-wants-civil-discourse
— In ComEd-Madigan case, dishonorable mention breaks Chicago politics’ golden rule The utility’s former lobbyist John Hooker explained it better than anyone, saying: ‘I mean it’s, uh, unmentioned, but you know, that which is understood need not be mentioned.’ – Mark Brown
https://chicago.suntimes.com/opinion/2020/7/24/21337436/comed-michael-madigan-chicago-politics-unofficials-rules
— No virus bill yet: White House, GOP at odds over jobless aid Negotiations over the next COVID-19 rescue bill are in flux, senators sent home for weekend and new GOP proposal coming Monday. – AP
https://chicago.suntimes.com/coronavirus/2020/7/24/21337810/no-virus-bill-yet-white-house-gop

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— Taking cue from group in Portland, Wall of Moms forms in Chicago to protect protesters – ROBERT MCCOPPIN
https://www.chicagotribune.com/news/breaking/ct-wall-of-moms-chicago-20200724-muw33nrvsjfvll5ouqs3b4pnau-story.html
— Black-led groups rally to defund police at site of 2016 Freedom Square Occupation, near Homan Square – JAVONTE ANDERSON
https://www.chicagotribune.com/news/breaking/ct-freedom-square-occupation-rally-defund-police-20200724-qzi56yc2ofcndbdiza5zqio7wq-story.html
— At least 18 shot, 4 fatally, in Chicago shootings Thursday night into Friday morning – KELLI SMITH
https://www.chicagotribune.com/news/breaking/ct-18-shot-4-fatally-overnight-20200724-2ba3zf3dezf5nfwf3iewz6rnvm-story.html
— Mayor Lightfoot backtracks, surrenders to violent protesters – Editorial
https://www.chicagotribune.com/opinion/editorials/ct-editorial-lightfoot-columbus-statues-removed-20200724-zvk2yca5g5gltcj2i4kll6hs6q-story.html
— Removal of the Columbus statues has left a hole in the heart of our Italian American community – SERGIO GANGRANDE
https://www.chicagotribune.com/opinion/commentary/ct-opinion-columbus-monument-italian-americans-20200724-aiexewx4yvhy3kzvnnfkzfvfmq-story.html

DAILY HERALD
— Report: Merging 2 DuPage offices may not save money – Robert Sanchez
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20200724/report-merging-2-dupage-offices-may-not-save-money
— McHenry County Board addresses COVID-19 mailer controversy between Franks, Teresi – Kelli Duncan
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20200724/mchenry-county-board-addresses-covid-19-mailer-controversy-between-franks-teresi

ILLINOIS REVIEW
— “BACK THE BLUE” RALLY SCHEDULED FOR AUGUST 1 IN WINNEBAGO COUNTY
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2020/07/back-the-blue-rally-scheduled-for-august-1-in-winnebago-county.html
— TODDLERS CARRY SIGNS IN PORTLAND SAYING “#### THE POLICE!”
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2020/07/toddlers-carry-signs-in-portland-saying-the-police-.html

CAPITOL FAX
— ILGOP tries working the refs
https://capitolfax.com/2020/07/24/ilgop-tries-working-the-refs/
— 1,532 new cases, 19 additional deaths, 3.4 percent positivity rate
https://capitolfax.com/2020/07/24/1532-new-cases-19-additional-deaths-34-percent-positivity-rate/
— Another day, another lawsuit
https://capitolfax.com/2020/07/24/another-day-another-lawsuit-2/

WASHINGTON TIMES
— Wall Street Journal editorial board slams ‘cancel culture’: ‘We are not the New York Times’ – Jessica Chasmar
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2020/jul/24/wall-street-journal-editorial-board-slams-cancel-c/

BREITBART
— 23 Extreme Left-wing Ideas in the Democrats’ Draft 2020 Platform – JOEL B. POLLAK
https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2020/07/24/pollak-23-extreme-left-wing-ideas-in-the-democrats-draft-2020-platform/
— 13 of 15 Statues Democrats Want Removed From the U.S. Capitol for Racist Ties Were Democrats – PENNY STARR
https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2020/07/23/13-of-15-statues-democrats-want-removed-from-the-u-s-capitol-for-racist-ties-were-democrats/

TOWNHALL
— Duckworth Trashed by Carlson Whips Out Very Familiar Attack Line Against Him – Matt Vespa
https://townhall.com/tipsheet/mattvespa/2020/07/24/democratic-sen-tucker-carlson-attacked-me-because-im-asian-n2572980

COURIER JOURNAL
— Dozens of Black Lives Matter protesters arrested after blocking off NuLu street – Chris Kenning, Hayes Gardner, Ben Tobin
https://www.courier-journal.com/story/news/local/2020/07/24/breonna-taylor-shooting-100-blm-protesters-march-nulu-neighborhood/5505338002/

WTAP
— OUTSTANDING: City of Vienna preparing for “Back the Blue” parade A parade to honor the police is in the works for Vienna – Jesse Wharff
https://www.wtap.com/2020/07/24/city-of-vienna-preparing-for-back-the-blue-parade/

VANITY FAIR
— FACEBOOK’S RECORD ON RACE IS ONLY LOOKING WORSE – ERIC LUTZ (DIERSEN: To improve its record, will Facebook get rid of its employees who are Republican, White, male, older, heterosexual, married, non-poor, Christian, German American, conservative, Republican, American, gun owners, and those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time?)
https://www.vanityfair.com/news/2020/07/mark-zuckerberg-facebooks-record-on-race-is-only-looking-worse

RASMUSSEN REPORTS
— Americans Say Blacks More Racist Than Whites, Hispanics, Asians (DIERSEN: According to hate-filled Trump-haters, only Whites can be racist.)
https://www.rasmussenreports.com/public_content/lifestyle/social_issues/americans_say_blacks_more_racist_than_whites_hispanics_asians

July 22 Evening Edition

WHITE HOUSE
— President Trump announces actions to restore safety and peace in U.S. cities
https://www.whitehouse.gov/1600daily/
(FROM THE ANNOUNCEMENT: In Chicago, for example, more than 300 federal law enforcement personnel will work with state and local police to help apprehend violent criminals. Just yesterday, another mass shooting in Chicago injured 15 people outside of a funeral service.)

ABC7
— President Trump sending ‘hundreds’ of federal agents to Chicago as part of anti-violence effort; Mayor Lightfoot says focus will not be protesters Gov. JB Pritzker welcomes ‘legitimate’ federal resources – Chuck Goudie and Barb Markoff, Christine Tressel and Ross Weidner
https://abc7chicago.com/politics/trump-to-send-hundreds-of-federal-agents-to-chicago-as-part-of-anti-violence-effort/6328585/
— Coronavirus Illinois: IL reports 1,598 COVID-19 cases, 23 deaths
https://abc7chicago.com/health/illinois-reports-1598-new-covid-19-cases/6328964/?cmp=emc-wls-news-headlines-7/22/2020

NBC5
— Illinois Reports Nearly 1,600 New Coronavirus Cases, Highest Daily Total for July Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker said state numbers are now gradually rising following significant progress made across the state, which he called “very concerning”
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/coronavirus/illinois-health-officials-report-nearly-1600-new-coronavirus-cases-23-deaths-wednesday/2309448/

FOX NEWS CHICAGO
— Pelosi calls coronavirus the ‘Trump virus’ following revived White House task force briefing – Joseph A. Wulfsohn
https://www.fox32chicago.com/news/pelosi-calls-coronavirus-the-trump-virus-following-revived-white-house-task-force-briefing

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— Trump announces new federal ‘surge’ of law enforcement to Chicago – JEREMY GORNER, STACY ST. CLAIR, GREGORY PRATT and LISA DONOVAN
https://www.chicagotribune.com/news/criminal-justice/ct-chicago-trump-federal-agents-20200722-ki3dqmj3szgwvicltnoubvmmwu-story.html
— Pritzker on rising COVID numbers: ‘It remains a serious threat’ – JESSICA VILLAGOMEZ
https://www.chicagotribune.com/coronavirus/ct-coronavirus-spread-jb-pritzker-20200722-sm7j5g3fufcl7mqgsppmbuir24-story.html
— 1 in 5 U.S. workers collects unemployment benefits – ALEXIA ELEJALDE-RUIZ
https://www.chicagotribune.com/coronavirus/ct-coronavirus-illinois-unemployment-benefit-expiring-600-20200722-bh3pv4qfjjcnpi72pmczbn3c7i-story.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Ever-increasingly, Democrats blame Republicans for the problems that Blacks have.
https://www.chicagotribune.com/opinion/commentary/ct-opinion-gun-violence-solutions-history-20200722-kvum6gdzozfobm32hlan7khq6e-story.html

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— Pritzker blames ‘virus deniers’ as state sees highest daily COVID-19 caseload since early June: ‘The enemy is you’ “Choosing to go out in public without a mask is not a political statement,” Gov. J.B. Pritzker said. “It demonstrates a callous disregard for the people in your community and in your county and in our state and in our nation.” – Mitchell Armentrout
https://chicago.suntimes.com/coronavirus/2020/7/22/21334500/illinois-coronavirus-cases-rising-pritzker-reopening-july-22

DAILY HERALD
— Sales tax revenue down more than $2.8M in DuPage – Robert Sanchez
https://www.dailyherald.com/business/20200722/sales-tax-revenue-down-more-than-28m-in-dupage
— ‘This bloodshed must end’: Trump deploys feds to Chicago under ‘law-and-order’ push – AP
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20200722/this-bloodshed-must-end-trump-deploys-feds-to-chicago-under-law-and-order-push
— Kane County Board shuns effort to slash 25% of its membership – James Fuller
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20200722/kane-county-board-shuns-effort-to-slash-25-of-its-membership
— Naperville leaders to promote wearing masks – Marie Wilson
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20200721/naperville-leaders-to-promote-wearing-masks

CRAIN’S CHICAGO BUSINESS
— State reports widespread fraud in unemployment claims – GREG HINZ
https://www.chicagobusiness.com/greg-hinz-politics/state-reports-widespread-fraud-unemployment-claims
— Trump sending federal agents to Chicago The move is expected to help local police and not mirror the controversial strike force seen on the streets of Portland. – A.D. QUIG and SARAH ZIMMERMAN
https://www.chicagobusiness.com/government/trump-sending-federal-agents-chicago

CHAMPAIGN/URBANA NEWS GAZETTE
— Madigan’s political problems piling up – Editorial
https://www.news-gazette.com/opinion/editorials/editorial-madigans-political-problems-piling-up/article_43008700-780d-526e-9452-813ebcdf014c.html

ARLINGTON HEIGHTS PATCH
— DISGUSTING, TRAGIC: Recreational Marijuana Gets Thumbs Up In Arlington Heights The Village Board voted 7-1 in favor of allowing recreational sales in the village, a reversal of a previous vote in 2019. – Eric DeGrechie
https://patch.com/illinois/arlingtonheights/recreational-marijuana-gets-thumbs-arlington-heights

CAPITOL FAX
— Lausch announces expansion of “Operation Legend” to Chicago
https://capitolfax.com/2020/07/22/lausch-announces-expansion-of-operation-legend-to-chicago/
— 1,598 new cases, 23 additional deaths, 3.2 percent positivity rate
https://capitolfax.com/2020/07/22/1598-new-cases-23-additional-deaths-32-percent-positivity-rate/
— CBPP: “State shortfalls will total about $555 billion through 2022″
https://capitolfax.com/2020/07/22/cbpp-state-shortfalls-will-total-about-555-billion-through-2022/
— After years-long fight, Douglas Park to be renamed for Frederick Douglass
https://capitolfax.com/2020/07/22/after-years-long-fight-douglas-park-to-be-renamed-for-frederick-douglass/
— Pritzker extends evictions moratorium through August 22 – Speaks to violence and federal help – Explains why out-of-state quarantine ill-advised – Goes after party bus operators – Dr. Ezike: “Yes, we’re seeing increased transmission” – Pritzker warns bar owners – Probable cases now included – Pritzker talks about Trump encouraging masks – IDES debit fraud scheme discussed
https://capitolfax.com/2020/07/22/pritzker-extends-evictions-moratorium-through-august-22/

GOPUSA
— Sell Out! John Kasich Set To Support Joe Biden At Democrat Convention – Bobby Eberle
https://www.gopusa.com/?p=92256
— Fauci Wasn’t Invited To WH Covid Briefing So He Got His Own Platform On CNN
https://www.gopusa.com/?p=92202

FOX NEWS
— Dem Rep. Bobby Rush claims Trump ‘wants to instigate a race war The comments come as the president threatens to send federal agents to Chicago – Morgan Phillips
https://www.foxnews.com/politics/dem-rep-bobby-rush-trump-instigate-race-war
— Trump rips Democrats in controversial crackdown on urban violence – Howard Kurtz
https://www.foxnews.com/media/trump-rips-democrats-in-controversial-crackdown-on-urban-violence

BREITBART
— Allen West: Democrats Unleashed ‘Frankenstein’s Monster’ in BLM – ROBERT KRAYCHIK
https://www.breitbart.com/2020-election/2020/07/21/allen-west-democrats-unleashed-frankensteins-monster-in-blm/
— It’s Monstrous How Democrats Exploit Illegal Aliens for More Seats in Congress – JOHN NOLTE
https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2020/07/22/nolte-its-monstrous-how-democrats-exploit-illegal-aliens-for-more-seats-in-congress/
— Joe Biden: Federal Law Enforcement ‘Brutally Attacking Peaceful Protesters’ in Portland – Joel B. Pollak
https://www.breitbart.com/crime/2020/07/22/joe-biden-federal-law-enforcement-brutally-attacking-peaceful-protesters-in-portland/
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: What do you say to Whites who say that other Whites are racists to curry favor with White-haters? What do you say to men who say that other men are sexists to curry favor with men-haters? What do you say to older people who say that other older people are ageists to curry favor with older people haters? What do you say to heterosexuals who say that other heterosexuals are LGBTQ-haters curry favor with heterosexual-haters?
https://www.breitbart.com/2020-election/2020/07/21/poll-majority-of-whites-believe-american-society-is-racist/
— If Joe Biden Wins, There Will Be More Riots, Not Fewer – JOEL B. POLLAK
https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2020/07/22/pollak-if-joe-biden-wins-there-will-be-more-riots-not-fewer/

TOWNHALL
— Several big-city mayors and top officials are acknowledging that weeks of anti-police protests and riots may have contributed to surging coronavirus rates, weeks after Democrats and even some epidemiologists openly encouraged Black Lives Matter allies to demonstrate in the streets. – Matt Vespa
https://townhall.com/tipsheet/mattvespa/2020/07/22/alas-cities-finally-confirm-what-we-already-knew-regarding-the-spike-in-covid-cases-n2572898
— The Feds Have Every Right to Defend Federal Property – Guy Benson
https://townhall.com/tipsheet/guybenson/2020/07/22/liberal-professor-the-feds-have-every-right-to-defend-federal-property-n2572919

MEDIA RESEARCH CENTER
— Rep. Bobby Rush Floats Conspiracy Theory Trump Wants to be ‘Real Grand Wizard of the Ku Klux Klan’ & ‘Instigate a Race War’ – Nick Kangadis
https://www.mrctv.org/blog/rep-bobby-rush-floats-conspiracy-theory-trump-wants-be-real-grand-wizard-ku-klux-klan

REAL CLEAR POLITICS
— Cotton: “Insurrectionists” Attacking Federal Buildings In Portland Are Like 1861 Attack On Fort Sumter – Tim Hains
https://www.realclearpolitics.com/video/2020/07/21/cotton_anarchists_and_insurrectionists_attacking_federal_buildings_in_portland_little_different_from_1861_attack_on_fort_sumter.html

LIFE SITE NEWS
— Google ‘disappeared’ conservative websites for hours, claims to have ‘since fixed the bug’ Google’s search engine ‘bug’ stoked fears that the tech giant was essentially censoring conservative free speech (DIERSEN: Google continues to treat www.gopillinois.com like it is NOT a news website, that is, Google continues to blacklist www.gopillinois.com .)
https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/google-disappeared-conservative-websites-for-hours-claims-to-have-since-fixed-the-bug

EPOCH TIMES
— Trump Campaign Hauls $20 Million From Virtual Fundraiser – IVAN PENTCHOUKOV
https://www.theepochtimes.com/trump-campaign-hauls-20-million-from-virtual-fundraiser_3433516.html

THE HILL
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: The hate-filled Trump-hating Bobby Rush “says Trump wants to instigate a race war.”
https://thehill.com/homenews/house/508529-illinois-lawmaker-says-trump-wants-to-instigate-a-race-war
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: A hate-filled Trump-hater says that the Democrats are not lurching toward the radical left.
https://thehill.com/opinion/campaign/508216-democrats-lurch-toward-the-radical-left-and-other-useful-myths
— House votes to remove Confederate statues from Capitol – CRISTINA MARCOS
https://thehill.com/homenews/house/508575-house-votes-to-remove-confederate-statues-from-capitol
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: The hate-filled Trump-hating “Biden says Trump is America’s first ‘racist’ U.S. president.”
https://thehill.com/homenews/campaign/508582-biden-calls-trump-the-first-racist-us-president

NBC NEWS
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Hate-filled Trump-haters say “Cracks in the GOP over Trump are beginning to show.”
https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/meet-the-press/cracks-gop-over-trump-are-beginning-show-n1234570

WASHINGTON POST
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: The hate-filled Trump-hating “Biden says Trump is America’s first ‘racist’ president.”
https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/biden-says-trump-is-americas-first-racist-president/2020/07/22/867017e8-cc4b-11ea-bc6a-6841b28d9093_story.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Hate-filled Trump-haters promote hatred of Trump.
https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2020/07/22/trumps-america-first-amendment-protects-only-those-who-exercise-second/

NEW YORK POST
— Ex-Google engineer says glitch may have exposed conservative blacklist – Mark Moore (DIERSEN: Google continues to treat www.gopillinois.com like it is NOT a news website, that is, Google continues to blacklist www.gopillinois.com .)
https://nypost.com/2020/07/22/ex-google-worker-says-bug-may-have-exposed-conservative-blacklist/

FORBES
— Tom Cotton Defends Portland Arrests By Federal Agents, Comparing Them To Fort Sumter – Andrew Solender
https://www.forbes.com/sites/andrewsolender/2020/07/20/tom-cotton-defends-portland-arrests-by-federal-agents-comparing-them-to-fort-sumter/#5d35400c56b9

SUN
— Google ‘may have blacklist of conservative sites’ ex-engineer says after ‘glitch’ blocked outlets from search results – Mollie Mansfield (DIERSEN: Google continues to treat www.gopillinois.com like it is NOT a news website, that is, Google continues to blacklist www.gopillinois.com .)
https://www.thesun.co.uk/news/12189961/google-blacklist-conservative-sites-engineer-glitch/

July 21 Evening Edition

WHITE HOUSE
— President Donald J. Trump Is Taking Action to Ensure American Citizens Receive Proper Representation in Congress
https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefings-statements/president-donald-j-trump-taking-action-ensure-american-citizens-receive-proper-representation-congress/
— Statement from the President Regarding Apportionment
https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefings-statements/statement-president-regarding-apportionment/

ABC7
— Federal agents will deploy to Chicago as part of anti-violence effort; Mayor Lightfoot pushes back against President Trump – Craig Wall, Chuck Goudie and Barb Markoff, Christine Tressel and Ross Weidner
https://abc7chicago.com/politics/federal-agents-will-deploy-to-chicago-as-part-of-anti-violence-effort/6326912/
— Congressman Bobby Rush holds Town Hall to address reports of missing mail – Leah Hope
https://abc7chicago.com/society/reports-of-missing-mail-continue-congressman-rush-to-hold-town-hall-/6327886/
— Trump says coronavirus in US will get worse before it gets better – AP
https://abc7chicago.com/politics/trump-says-covid-19-in-us-will-get-worse-before-it-gets-better/6327566/
— Coronavirus Illinois: IL reports 955 COVID-19 cases, 23 deaths; Wis. could be added to Chicago quarantine order next week, officials say Mayor, Chicago sports team up to slow spread of COVID-19 in city – Cate Cauguiran
https://abc7chicago.com/health/illinois-reports-955-new-covid-19-cases/6327579/

CBS2
— Lightfoot On Federal Troops: Trump Won’t ‘Foolishly Deploy’ Unnamed Agents To The City
https://chicago.cbslocal.com/2020/07/21/lightfoot-on-federal-troops-coming-to-chicago-trump-wont-foolishly-deploy-unnamed-agents-to-the-city/
— ‘Not On Our Watch’: U.S. Rep. Jesus ‘Chuy’ Garcia Slams Trump Plan To Send Federal Agents To Chicago
https://chicago.cbslocal.com/2020/07/21/not-on-our-watch-u-s-rep-jesus-chuy-garcia-slams-trump-plan-to-send-federal-agents-to-chicago/

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— Trump supporters confront Black Lives Matter marchers in Palos Hills – TED SLOWIK
https://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/daily-southtown/opinion/ct-sta-slowik-palos-hills-march-st-0722-20200721-v37etjhozfchnc47uwmy5iv64e-story.html
— Mayor Lori Lightfoot says Chicago expects influx of federal agents to help city fight violence, ‘but we do not welcome dictatorship’ – GREGORY PRATT, JEREMY GORNER and JAMIE MUNKS
https://www.chicagotribune.com/politics/ct-chicago-police-dhs-trump-lightfoot-20200721-6376thfgdfcxvickrnernzt27i-story.html
— Coronavirus in Illinois updates: 955 new known COVID-19 cases reported as DuPage County test site closes early and Kansas added to Chicago’s travel quarantine list
https://www.chicagotribune.com/coronavirus/ct-covid-19-pandemic-chicago-illinois-news-20200721-mmnx7xzmujandkxd4ixrcoqc2e-story.html
— Illinois is violating my right to bear arms – D’ANDRE BRADLEY
https://www.chicagotribune.com/opinion/commentary/ct-opinion-guns-foid-second-amendment-lawsuit-20200721-fndjdcs5ord2razupph3osvai4-story.html

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— GOP legislators: Democrats should demand Springfield action to address ‘breach of trust in government’ And while Democrats did not remain silent about the GOP demands, they didn’t exactly embrace the call to hurry back to Springfield, either. – Neal Earley
https://chicago.suntimes.com/politics/2020/7/21/21333414/gop-legislators-democrats-springfield-special-session-comed-madigan
— United loses $1.6 billion in 2nd quarter The Chicago-based airline says it is managing COVID-19 better than competitors and is lowering its daily losses, with thousands of furloughs planned. – David Roeder
https://chicago.suntimes.com/business/2020/7/21/21333354/united-loses-1-6-billion-2nd-quarter
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Hate-filled Trump-haters promote hatred of Trump.
https://chicago.suntimes.com/2020/7/21/21332787/trump-desperate-border-wall-chicago-violence-unrest-biden-election-politics-lightfoot

DAILY HERALD
— Group: Smaller county board could lead to less diversity, bigger workload – Robert Sanchez
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20200721/group-smaller-county-board-could-lead-to-less-diversity-bigger-workload

HERALD NEWS
— Will County area state Republicans slam Madigan over allegations – ALEX ORTIZ
https://www.theherald-news.com/2020/07/20/will-county-area-state-republicans-slam-madigan-over-allegations/a4r5p8q/

STATELINE
— Dixon police find suspects accused of vandalizing Ronald Reagan statue
https://www.mystateline.com/news/local-news/dixon-police-searching-for-suspects-accused-of-vandalizing-ronald-reagan-statue/

CHICAGO PATCH
— Did Pritzker’s $10 Million, Clout Jobs Buy Madigan’s Influence? Pritzker said those who tolerate “poisonous” culture of corruption need to answer for their role in it. You first, Governor. – Mark Konkol,
https://patch.com/illinois/chicago/did-pritzkers-10-million-clout-jobs-buy-madigans-influence

CAPITOL FAX
— Pritzker says state will resist deployment of Federal Protective Service agents, “And if they do come, we’re going to do everything we can from a legal perspective to get them out”
https://capitolfax.com/2020/07/21/pritzker-says-state-will-resist-deployment-of-federal-protective-service-agents-and-if-they-do-come-were-going-to-do-everything-we-can-from-a-legal-perspective-to-get-them-out/
— 955 new cases, 23 additional deaths, 3.1 average percent positivity rate, outbreak at juvenile justice facility
https://capitolfax.com/2020/07/21/955-new-cases-23-additional-deaths-31-average-percent-positivity-rate-outbreak-at-juvenile-justice-facility/
— ISRA files suit to enforce state FOID law requirements
https://capitolfax.com/2020/07/21/isra-files-suit-to-enforce-state-foid-law-requirements/

WASHINGTON TIMES
— Tucker Carlson accuses NYT of terrorizing his family – Andrew Blake
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2020/jul/21/tucker-carlson-accuses-nyt-of-terrorizing-his-fami/

FOX NEWS
— Trump signs order to prevent illegal immigrants from being counted in redrawing of voting districts – Adam Shaw, John Roberts
https://www.foxnews.com/politics/trump-to-sign-order-illegal-immigrants-voting-districts

GOPUSA
— Biden Urges Muslims To Help Him Defeat Trump (DIERSEN: Who else has/will Biden urged/urge to help him defeat Trump: those who are anti-law enforcement, anti-conservative, anti-patriotic, anti-Republican, anti-American, anti-White, anti-male, anti-older people, anti-heterosexuals, anti-married people, anti-rich people, anti-gun owners, anti-Protestants, anti-German Americans, anti-draft avoiders (except Biden), and anti-those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time?)
https://www.gopusa.com/biden-urges-muslims-to-help-him-defeat-trump/

BLAZE
— Tucker Carlson says NYT plans to reveal location of his home in order to injure his family and shut him up – SARAH TAYLOR
https://www.theblaze.com/news/tucker-carlson-times-home-address

DAILY WIRE
— China Forces Christians To Renounce Faith, Destroy Christian Symbols – Ryan Saavedra (DIERSEN: How soon, if not already, will Democrats and RINOs force Republicans to renounce their membership in the Republican Party and destroy Republican symbols?)
https://www.dailywire.com/news/china-forces-christians-to-renounce-faith-destroy-christian-symbols-or-be-cut-off-from-welfare-reports-say
— Tom Cotton Compares ‘Anarchists And Insurrectionists’ In Portland To Confederacy “The federal government has a responsibility to defend its installations and its property.” – Jon Brown
https://www.dailywire.com/news/tom-cotton-compares-anarchists-and-insurrectionists-in-portland-to-confederacy

PATRIOT POST
— The Leftmedia’s Very Effective ‘Systemic Racism’ Narrative The Left has made significant gains convincing too many Americans to hate America. – Thomas Gallatin
https://patriotpost.us/articles/72304-the-leftmedias-very-effective-systemic-racism-narrative-2020-07-21

NEWS BUSTERS
— Google Blacklists NewsBusters, Conservative Sites From Search – Corinne Weaver (DIERSEN: My critics/opponents want Google to NOT treat www.gopillinois.com as being a news website. Google continues to do what my critics/opponents want.)
https://newsbusters.org/blogs/techwatch/corinne-weaver/2020/07/21/updated-google-blacklists-newsbusters-conservative-sites

PJ MEDIA
— Jesus Statues Vandalized, Beheaded in U.S. as China Rips Down Jesus Posters in Homes – TYLER O’NEIL
https://pjmedia.com/culture/tyler-o-neil/2020/07/21/jesus-statues-vandalized-beheaded-in-u-s-as-china-rips-down-jesus-posters-in-homes-n667497

THE HILL
— Trump aims to bar undocumented immigrants from counting toward House representation – BRETT SAMUELS AND RAFAEL BERNAL
https://thehill.com/latino/508314-trump-aims-to-bar-undocumented-immigrants-from-counting-toward-house-representation
— Thousands walked off job Monday in ‘Strike for Black Lives’ The organized strike Monday had essential workers walking off the job all across the country. – Joseph Guzman
https://thehill.com/changing-america/respect/equality/508323-thousands-walked-off-job-monday-in-strike-for-black-lives

NEW YORK TIMES
— Trump Excluding Those in US Illegally From Reapportionment – AP
https://www.nytimes.com/aponline/2020/07/21/us/politics/ap-us-trump-immigration-executive-order.html
— A Company Backs a Cause. It Funds a Politician Who Doesn’t. What Gives? – Andrew Ross Sorkin (DIERSEN: What motivates you to give money to candidates and to political organizations? For me, it is their defending and advancing the Republican Party platform, including its traditional family, right to life, immigration, illegal drugs, Second Amendment, and equal opportunity (no race or gender based preference giving) planks.)
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/07/21/business/dealbook/corporate-political-donations.html

NEW YORK DAILY NEWS
— No plans from NYC Mayor de Blasio to shut down ‘Occupy City Hall’ encampment – SHANT SHAHRIGIAN
https://www.nydailynews.com/news/politics/ny-occupy-city-hall-bill-de-blasio-20200721-zf4hgkmf5raqzdfhpvo7gmihtu-story.html

FEDERAL NEWS NETWORK
— Over 20k military members have now been diagnosed with coronavirus – Eric White
https://federalnewsnetwork.com/federal-newscast/2020/07/over-20k-military-members-have-now-been-diagnosed-with-coronavirus/

FED SMITH
— Top 10 Highest Paid Feds – 1 Is Well-Known – Ralph R. Smith
https://www.fedsmith.com/2020/07/21/top-10-highest-paid-feds-1-well-known/

RASMUSSEN REPORTS
— Even More Now Oppose Defunding Police, Fear More Violence
https://www.rasmussenreports.com/public_content/politics/current_events/social_issues/even_more_now_oppose_defunding_police_fear_more_violence

July 20 Evening Edition

ABC7
— Federal agents will deploy to Chicago as part of anti-violence effort; Mayor Lightfoot responds in letter to President Trump – Chuck Goudie and Barb Markoff, Christine Tressel, Ross Weidner and Cate Cauguiran
https://abc7chicago.com/politics/federal-agents-will-deploy-to-chicago-as-part-of-anti-violence-effort/6325587/

NBC5
— Lightfoot Has ‘Great Concerns’ About Possibility Trump Could Send Feds to Chicago Chicago’s top cop had a different reaction
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/lightfoot-has-great-concerns-about-possibility-trump-could-send-feds-to-chicago/2307935/

CBS2
— Protesters March From Federal Plaza Toward Trump Tower In Wake Of Report Of 175 Federal Agents Coming To Chicago
https://chicago.cbslocal.com/2020/07/20/protesters-march-from-federal-plaza-toward-trump-tower-in-wake-of-report-of-175-federal-agents-coming-to-chicago/
— In Letter, Mayor Lightfoot Urges President Trump Not To Send Federal Agents To Chicago, Saying It ‘Would Spell Disaster’
https://chicago.cbslocal.com/2020/07/20/mayor-lori-lightfoot-concerned-about-trump-possibly-deploying-federal-agents-in-chicago-thats-not-what-we-need/

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— Republicans mandate at-home COVID-19 pre-convention test for attendees as cases spike in Florida The RNC said it will pay for the “in-home” COVID-19 testing for anyone attending the Jacksonville presidential convention next month. – Lynn Sweet
https://chicago.suntimes.com/columnists/2020/7/20/21331975/republicans-mandate-home-covid-19-pre-convention-test-attendees-cases-spike-florida
— As violence skyrockets in Chicago, Trump’s ‘police state’ strategy isn’t the solution Good police work — not a police state — is essential to bringing down crime rates. But we also have the means as a city and a nation to do so much more. – Editorial
https://chicago.suntimes.com/2020/7/20/21331788/gun-violence-trump-federal-agents-shootings-chicago-portland-suntimes-editorial

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— Coronavirus in Illinois updates: 1,173 new known COVID-19 cases as Lightfoot bans indoor service at Chicago bars and city adds other restrictions
https://www.chicagotribune.com/coronavirus/ct-covid-19-pandemic-chicago-illinois-news-20200720-2bspyeyzqfe6nbvievfif7xxae-story.html
— Homeland Security making plans to deploy some 150 agents in Chicago this week, with scope of duty unknown – GREGORY PRATT and JEREMY GORNER
https://www.chicagotribune.com/news/criminal-justice/ct-chicago-police-dhs-deployment-20200720-dftu5ychwbcxtg4ltarh5qnwma-story.html
— Chicago fast-food workers join ‘Strike for Black Lives’ with march downtown – ABDEL JIMENEZ
https://www.chicagotribune.com/business/ct-biz-chicago-workers-strike-for-black-lives-20200720-i2dz3k4vyjasrl3td3wyy46dee-story.html
— The right way to remove statues – Editorial (DIERSEN: Remove statutes of Confederates today, and then tomorrow, remove statutes of those who were conservative, patriotic, Republican, American, White, male, older, heterosexual, married, non-poor, gun owners, Protestant, German American, and those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time?)
https://www.chicagotribune.com/opinion/editorials/ct-editorial-columbus-chicago-protest-lightfoot-20200720-54rhivdry5flvf5nqxpinsbssq-story.html

DAILY HERALD
— Madigan’s still in, leaving Democrats sending mixed messages about corruption probe – Marni Pyke
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20200720/madigans-still-in-leaving-democrats-sending-mixed-messages-about-corruption-probe
— DuPage allocates $1 million to promote hotels, other businesses – Robert Sanchez
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20200720/dupage-allocates-1-million-to-promote-hotels-other-businesses
— Workers protest racial inequality on day of national strike – AP
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20200720/workers-protest-racial-inequality-on-day-of-national-strike
— LGBTQ+ group condemns hateful vandalism found in Wheaton park – Katlyn Smith (DIERSEN: Anti-LGBTQ+ vandalism is used to promote LGBTQ+ activity.)
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20200720/lgbtq-group-condemns-hateful-vandalism-found-in-wheaton-park
— ‘It’s not too much to mask’: McHenry County leaders launch campaign to encourage face coverings – Kelli Duncan
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20200720/its-not-too-much-to-mask-mchenry-county-leaders-launch-campaign-to-encourage-face-coverings

CRAIN’S CHICAGO BUSINESS
— Chicago rolls back some reopening rules amid COVID rise Bars, restaurants, gyms and indoor gatherings are all affected by the city tightening up restrictions. – A.D. QUIG
https://www.chicagobusiness.com/government/chicago-rolls-back-some-reopening-rules-amid-covid-rise

JOURNAL COURIER
— Calls grow louder for speaker resignation Powerful state leader caught up in utility scheme admission – Cole Lauterbach
https://www.myjournalcourier.com/news/article/Calls-grow-louder-for-speaker-resignation-15419685.php

HERALD & REVIEW
— Charges filed against St. Louis couple who had guns outside home – ROBERT PATRICK
https://herald-review.com/news/state-and-regional/charges-filed-against-st-louis-couple-who-had-guns-outside-home/article_b7d46286-875f-5b92-9143-904d967796c3.html

WHEATON PATCH
— Anti-Gay Vandalism Found In Adams Park In Wheaton “After a successful pride month, this is a massive blow to the LGBTQ+ community,” OUTspoken Leaders said in a statement. – Lisa Marie Farver (DIERSEN: Anti-LGBTQ+ vandalism is used to promote LGBTQ+ activity.)
https://patch.com/illinois/wheaton/anti-gay-vandalism-found-adams-park-wheaton-reports

MCHENRY COUNTY BLOG
— Dems’ “Keep Mike in Office” Mantra Continues
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/07/20/dems-keep-mike-in-office-mantra-continues/
— McConchie on Pensions
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/07/20/147597/
— Postage for Jack Franks Taxpayer-Financed Puff Piece
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/07/20/postage-for-jack-franks-taxpayer-financed-puff-piece/
— Townships Labeled “A Tar Pit”
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/07/19/townships-labeled-a-tar-pit/
— Ugaste Calls for Madigan’s Resignation, Pritzker to Call Ethics Session
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/07/18/ugaste-calls-for-madigans-resignation-pritzker-to-call-ethics-session/

ILLINOIS REVIEW
— NEW TRUMP AD: YOU WON’T BE SAFE IN JOE BIDEN’S AMERICA
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2020/07/new-trump-ad-you-wont-be-safe-in-joe-bidens-america.html
— COMED $200M FINE WILL END UP HURTING ILLINOIS RESIDENTS, SAYS GOP STATE SENATE CANDIDATE ERIC WALLACE
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2020/07/comed-200m-fine-will-end-up-hurting-illinois-residents-says-gop-state-senate-candidate-eric-wallace.html

CAPITOL FAX
— 1,173 new cases, 6 additional deaths, 3.0 percent positivity rate
https://capitolfax.com/2020/07/20/1173-new-cases-6-additional-deaths-30-percent-positivity-rate/

WASHINGTON TIMES
— Allen West elected chairman of Texas GOP, vows no more ‘watered down conservatism’ – Jennifer Harper
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2020/jul/20/allen-west-elected-chairman-of-texas-gop-vows-no-m/

FOX NEWS
— Trump vows to send feds into cities facing violence, as DHS reportedly drafts Chicago deployment plan ‘We will have more federal law enforcement,’ Trump says – Andrew O’Reilly
https://www.foxnews.com/politics/trump-vows-to-send-federal-agents-dhs-chicago

GOPUSA
— Law And Order Will Win Election
https://www.gopusa.com/?p=92066

BREITBART
— Michelle Malkin, Others Assaulted by Antifa at Pro-Police Rally in Denver – ALLUM BOKHARI
https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2020/07/20/michelle-malkin-others-assaulted-by-antifa-at-pro-police-rally-in-denver/
— Donald Trump Vows Deployment of More Federal Forces in Major Cities – CHARLIE SPIERING
https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2020/07/20/donald-trump-vows-deployment-more-federal-forces-major-cities/
— Workers protest racial inequality on day of national strike – AP (DIERSEN: Fighting racial inequality is code for getting rid of Republicans, and especially for getting rid of Republicans who are law enforcement officers, Trump supporters, conservative, patriotic, White, male, older, heterosexual, married, non-poor, gun owners, Protestant, German American, draft avoiders, and/or those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.)
https://www.breitbart.com/news/thousands-to-walk-off-job-to-protest-racial-inequality/

FEDERALIST
— Teaching Robin DiAngelo’s ‘White Fragility’ Will Get You Sued Legions of ‘trainers’ holding up ‘White Fragility’ are indoctrinating government agencies, corporate workforces, and schools. People subjected to it have good grounds for a lawsuit. – Adam Mill (DIERSEN: The anti-racism training industry promotes hatred not only against Trump, but against individuals, organizations, companies, governments, and countries that are law enforcement officers, Trump supporters, conservative, patriotic, Republican, American, White, male, older, heterosexual, married, non-poor, gun owners, Protestant, German American, draft avoiders, and those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.)
https://thefederalist.com/2020/07/20/teaching-robin-diangelos-white-fragility-will-get-you-sued/

TOWNHALL
— Brace for the Backlash – Kurt Schlichter
https://townhall.com/columnists/kurtschlichter/2020/07/20/brace-for-the-backlash-n2572721

PATRIOT POST
— Democrats: Make Illegal Immigration Great Again Despite the economic devastation borne by Americans, Dems are pushing for illegals. – Arnold Ahlert
https://patriotpost.us/articles/72259-democrats-make-illegal-immigration-great-again-2020-07-20

ONE NEWS NOW
— America heading toward a bad case of the Blues A tea party activist says patriotic Americans need to stop worrying about the coronavirus and, instead, start worrying about losing their freedoms under a Democrat-run federal government. – Chad Groening, Jody Brown
https://onenewsnow.com/politics-govt/2020/07/20/america-heading-toward-a-bad-case-of-the-blues

EPOCH TIMES
— Former Rep. West Elected Texas Republican Party Chairman – ZACHARY STIEBER
https://www.theepochtimes.com/former-rep-allen-west-becomes-chairman-of-texas-gop_3430781.html
— Trump Vows to Send Federal Agents Into Cities Facing Violence President names Chicago, Detroit, New York, Baltimore, Oakland, and Philadelphia – JACK PHILLIPS
https://www.theepochtimes.com/trump-vows-to-send-federal-agents-into-cities-facing-violence_3431187.html

WASHINGTON POST
— Thousands of U.S. workers walk out in ‘Strike for Black Lives’ Organizers say economic inequality and systemic racism have only worsened since the pandemic – Jacob Bogage
https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/2020/07/20/strike-for-black-lives/

MARIETTA TIMES
— OUTSTANDING: Public turns out for ‘Back the Blue’ rally – Madeline Scarborough
https://www.mariettatimes.com/uncategorized/2020/07/public-turns-out-for-back-the-blue-rally/

KAIT8
— OUTSTANDING: ‘Back the Blue’ rally held in Myrtle Beach to show support for law enforcement – Katherine Phillips
https://www.kait8.com/2020/07/20/back-blue-rally-held-myrtle-beach-show-support-law-enforcement/

RASMUSSEN REPORTS
— Voters See Media A Lot More Eager To Help Biden Than Trump
https://www.rasmussenreports.com/public_content/politics/elections/election_2020/voters_see_media_a_lot_more_eager_to_help_biden_than_trump

July 19 Evening Edition

ABC7
— Chicago Columbus statue protest: Local Italian Americans, other leaders call for peace, threaten ‘war’ in Little Italy’s Arrigo Park (DIERSEN: Will the organizations that you are a member of stand with Italian Americans?)
https://abc7chicago.com/community-events/chicago-italian-americans-call-for-peace-threaten-war-after-protesters-target-columbus-statue-/6324377/
— Head of Chicago police union turns to Pres. Trump for help with ‘chaos’ in city, criticizes Mayor Lightfoot
https://abc7chicago.com/head-of-chicago-police-union-turns-to-trump-for-help-with-chaos-in-city/6323952/
— Coronavirus Illinois: IL reports 965 COVID-19 cases, 6 deaths as state poised to receive millions in federal relief
https://abc7chicago.com/health/illinois-reports-965-new-covid-19-cases/6324632/
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Hate-filled Trump-haters say that “if he loses,” Trump “is not ready to commit to election results.”
https://abc7chicago.com/politics/trump-not-ready-to-commit-to-election-results-if-he-loses/6324590/
— Chicago weekend violence leaves 53 shot, 8 dead across city Man, woman shot on Wabash near Trump Tower in Loop
https://abc7chicago.com/53-shot-8-dead-in-chicago-weekend-violence-so-far/6324154/

NBC5
— Sen. Dick Durbin Blasts Mark Curran After Candidate’s Criticism of Rep. John Lewis Curran criticized Lewis’ support of abortion rights during a speech Sunday in Chicago
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/sen-dick-durbin-blasts-mark-curran-after-candidates-criticism-of-rep-john-lewis/2307677/
— Lightfoot Spokesperson Dismisses FOP President’s Letter to Trump as ‘Political Stunt’
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/lightfoot-spokesperson-dismisses-fop-presidents-letter-to-trump-as-political-stunt/2307613/

CBS2
— Elected Officials Condemn Chicago FOP President’s Letter To President Trump Calling For Federal Help To Fight ‘Chaos’ In Chicago
https://chicago.cbslocal.com/2020/07/19/elected-officials-condemn-chicago-fop-presidents-letter-to-president-trump-calling-for-federal-help-to-fight-chaos-in-chicago/
— FOP President John Catanzara Jr. Issues Letter To President Trump, Asking For Help From Federal Government In Fighting ‘Chaos’
https://chicago.cbslocal.com/2020/07/18/fop-president-john-catanzara-jr-issues-letter-to-president-trump-asking-for-help-from-federal-government-in-fighting-chaos/

FOX NEWS CHICAGO
— Help Wanted: Poll workers, preferably on the younger side – AP
https://www.fox32chicago.com/news/help-wanted-poll-workers-preferably-on-the-younger-side
— Many of Indiana’s counties named for men tied to slavery – AP
https://www.fox32chicago.com/news/many-of-indianas-counties-named-for-men-tied-to-slavery

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— ‘Boystown’ needs a name that reflects real change By deep-sixing ‘Boystown,’ the leadership of Chicago’s LGBTQ community would abandon a name of exclusion. – Laura Washington
https://chicago.suntimes.com/columnists/2020/7/19/21328926/laura-washington-boystown-north-halsted-suntimes

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— As Trump ignores virus crisis, Republicans start to contradict him – ALEXANDER BURNS, JONATHAN MARTIN AND MAGGIE HABERMAN
https://www.chicagotribune.com/coronavirus/ct-nw-nyt-coronavirus-trump-republicans-20200719-ex3dla2alre7dgkvondml2xvq4-story.html
— How buying Goya beans became a political statement as Trump seeks to keep his share of Hispanic voters – FARAH STOCKMAN, KATE KELLY AND JENNIFER MEDINA
https://www.chicagotribune.com/nation-world/ct-nw-nyt-trump-goya-beans-20200719-hk2npdkv25ac7lb5vqkvgaxany-story.html

CHAMPAIGN/URBANA NEWS GAZETTE
— Davis, Londrigan neck and neck in fundraising – TOM KACICH
https://www.news-gazette.com/opinion/columns/tom-kacich-davis-londrigan-neck-and-neck-in-fundraising/article_4daf3e23-70f8-535c-8d4b-dc5f4ca9cee5.html

ILLINOIS LEAKS
— OUTSTANDING: Military bans NFL, LGBTQ and Black Lives Matter flags from all installations – JOHN KRAFT & KIRK ALLEN
https://edgarcountywatchdogs.com/2020/07/military-bans-nfl-lgbtq-and-black-lives-matter-flags-from-all-installations/

WASHINGTON TIMES
— Trump blames Democrats for violence in cities, warns they will cancel religion – Alex Swoyer
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2020/jul/19/trump-blames-democrats-violence-cities-warns-they-/

BREITBART
— Mayor Lightfoot’s Chicago: 50 Shot, at Least 6 Killed, Since Friday Evening – AWR HAWKINS
https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2020/07/19/mayor-lightfoots-chicago-50-shot-at-least-6-killed-since-friday-evening/
— Trump on Opposition to Renaming Confederate-Named Bases: Are We Going to Name Them After Al Sharpton? – Pam Key
https://www.breitbart.com/clips/2020/07/19/trump-on-opposition-to-renaming-confederate-named-bases-are-we-going-to-name-them-after-al-sharpton/

THE HILL
— Trump downplays virus, disputes bad polls in testy interview with Fox’s Wallace – MORGAN CHALFANT
https://thehill.com/homenews/administration/508009-trump-downplays-virus-dispute-bad-polls-in-testy-interview-with-foxs
— Some Republicans dig in against mask mandate as bipartisan consensus in favor grows – ZACK BUDRYK
https://thehill.com/homenews/sunday-talk-shows/508024-divisions-over-mask-orders-deepen

NEW YORK TIMES
— 3 Weeks After Primary, N.Y. Officials Still Can’t Say Who Won Key Races Tens of thousands of absentee ballots in New York are still uncounted and many races have yet to be called. What will November look like? – Jesse McKinley and Luis Ferré-Sadurní
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/07/17/nyregion/election-absentee-ballots-primary.html

WALL STREET JOURNAL
— The Navy’s Cultural Ship Is Listing The service is trying to do too much with too little public support, as the chain of command frays. – Kate Bachelder Odell (DIERSEN: What percent of IRS and GAO employees at the GS-12 (currently $85,084/year) level and up a) have passed the CPA and/or Certified Internal Auditor examinations, b) have passed the aforesaid examinations on their first attempt, c) are licensed CPAs, d) have master’s degrees in business, accounting, and/or finance, e) have at least 5 years of experience at the GS-12 level or higher, and f) have at least 10 years of experience at the GS-13 (currently $101,176/year) level or higher? What percent are Certified Fraud Examiners, Certified Government Financial Managers, Certified Financial Services Auditors, and/or Forensic Accountants?)
https://www.wsj.com/articles/the-navys-cultural-ship-is-listing-11595024930
— Your Company Says Diversity Is a Higher Priority. Now What? – Rachel Feintzeig (DIERSEN: Democrats and RINOs use Diversity to get rid of Republicans, and especially to get rid of Republicans who are Trump supporters, conservative, patriotic, White, male, older, heterosexual, married, childless, non-poor, gun owners, Protestant, German American, draft avoiders, and/or those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.)
https://www.wsj.com/articles/your-company-says-diversity-is-a-higher-priority-now-what-11595163600

UNION JOURNAL
— Teen Vogue Says Sleep Is For Privileged White People – Carlos Christian
https://theunionjournal.com/teen-vogue-says-sleep-is-for-privileged-white-people/

WBTW
— OUTSTANDING: Myrtle Beach joins nationwide ‘Back the Blue’ rally to support police – Lauren Crawford
https://www.wbtw.com/news/myrtle-beach-joins-nationwide-back-the-blue-rally-to-support-police/

SOUTH TAHOE NOW
— OUTSTANDING: South Lake Tahoe rally held to support local law enforcement
https://southtahoenow.com/story/07/19/2020/south-lake-tahoe-rally-held-support-local-law-enforcement

SPECTRUM LOCAL NEWS
— OUTSTANDING: Finger Lakes’ Back the Blue Ride Shows Support for Police
https://spectrumlocalnews.com/nys/rochester/news/2020/07/19/finger-lakes–back-the-blue-ride-shows-support-for-police

CORVALLIS GAZETTE TIMES
— OUTSTANDING: Philomath sees heavy turnout for Bridge the Blue rally – Brad Fuqua
https://www.gazettetimes.com/community/philomathexpress/news/philomath-sees-heavy-turnout-for-bridge-the-blue-rally/article_4e851719-684e-5a22-91dd-b0553e55ae58.html

WHEC
— OUTSTANDING: ‘Back the Blue’ ride and rally promotes support of law enforcement
https://www.whec.com/ontario-county-ny-news/back-the-blue-ride-and-rally-promotes-support-of-law-enforcement/5799708/?cat=565

WATAUGA DEMOCRAT
— OUTSTANDING: Hundreds attend Back the Blue rally in Boone – Abby Whitt
https://www.wataugademocrat.com/community/hundreds-attend-back-the-blue-rally-in-boone/article_9f9faa21-95d6-5141-96fb-6303219edae0.html

WTAP
— OUTSTANDING: Parkersburg community rallies behind law enforcement “Back the Blue” rally held in downtown Parkersburg – Mitchell Blahut
https://www.wtap.com/2020/07/19/back-the-blue-march-and-rally/

July 19 Morning Edition

ABC7
— Protestors gather near Lightfoot’s Logan Square home over city’s handling of Grant Park demonstration (DIERSEN: For some Trump-haters, Lightfoot does not hate Trump enough.)
https://abc7chicago.com/protestors-stand-off-with-officers-while-demonstrating-near-lightfoots-home-/6324143/
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Trump-haters say that Biden has a double-digit lead over Trump.
https://abc7chicago.com/politics/poll-biden-has-15-point-lead-over-trump-among-registered-voters/6324286/
— AS THE DEMOCRAT PARTY’S STRANGLEHOLD ON CHICAGO TIGHTENS: Chicago weekend violence leaves 50 shot, 7 dead; 2 shot, 1 killed in Loop Man, woman shot on Wabash near Trump Tower in Loop
https://abc7chicago.com/50-shot-7-killed-in-chicago-weekend-violence-so-far/6324154/
— Black Lives Matter mural painted on Chicago’s South Side (DIERSEN: To paint a BLM mural is to promote hatred against individuals, organizations, companies, governments, and countries that are law enforcement officers, Trump supporters, conservative, patriotic, Republican, American, White, male, older, heterosexual, married, non-poor, gun owners, Protestant, German American, draft avoiders (except Joe Biden), and/or those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.)
https://abc7chicago.com/society/black-lives-matter-mural-painted-on-south-side/6323995/

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— FRONT PAGE TOP OF FOLD IN NAPERVILLE SUN: Kane County: Applications to vote-by-mail in November election being sent to registered voters as an option to in-person voting – GLORIA CASAS
https://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/elgin-courier-news/ct-nvs-vote-by-mail-dupage-kane-will-st-0719-20200717-od6xjk2mmjcj5afzzzqjgm6jti-story.html

DAILY HERALD
— OUTSTANDING: Small crowd endures heat to support police in Arlington Heights rally – Burt Constable
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20200717/small-crowd-endures-heat-to-support-police-in-arlington-heights-rally
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Only hate-filled Trump-haters use the term “lily-white.”
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20200718/constable-white-author-learned-early-how-black-lives-matter

SPRINGFIELD STATE JOURNAL REGISTER
— Outside group spending $350,000 on ads promoting Davis, bill – Bernard Schoenburg
https://www.sj-r.com/news/20200718/schoenburg-outside-group-spending-350000-on-ads-promoting-davis-bill

BLOCK CLUB CHICAGO
— Hundreds Protest On Lightfoot’s Block Day After Violent Clash Between Activists, Police Activists called on Mayor Lori Lightfoot to defund the Chicago Police, remove officers from schools and keep students learning at home when classes begin. – Kelly Bauer
https://blockclubchicago.org/2020/07/19/hundreds-protest-on-lightfoots-block-day-after-violent-clash-between-activists-police/

WASHINGTON EXAMINER
— Virus, what virus? GOP delegates raring to go to Trump’s convention – David M. Drucker
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/campaigns/virus-what-virus-gop-delegates-raring-to-go-to-trumps-convention
— Turley: Seattle councilmember ‘wants to fire white officers due to their race alone’ – Dominick Mastrangelo (DIERSEN: My Democrat superiors in the federal government wanted to fire their employees who were Republican, and especially those who were conservative, White, male, older, non-poor, gun owners, Protestant, German American, and/or those whose ancestors had been in America for a long time.)
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/turley-seattle-councilmember-wants-to-fire-white-officers-due-to-their-race-alone

FOX NEWS
— As city violence surges, liberal mayors engage in social media feuds with Trump officials President Trump has not dialed down tensions, either – Adam Shaw
https://www.foxnews.com/politics/city-violence-liberal-mayors-social-media-feuds-trump-officials
— Biden would dangerously increase illegal immigration and drug smuggling if elected president Biden would throw a giant welcome mat across our southern border for illegal immigrants – Tom Homan
https://www.foxnews.com/opinion/illegal-immigration-biden-tom-homan
— Left’s identity politics obsession – Newt Gingrich (DIERSEN: What do you say to those who are White, male, older, heterosexual, non-poor, and/or those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time who demonize, denigrate, and condemn the aforesaid to curry favor with those who despise/hate the aforesaid? What do you say to those who falsely claim to be religious, conservative, and/or Republican to give themselves standing to demonize, denigrate, and condemn the aforesaid?)
https://www.foxnews.com/opinion/lefts-identity-politics-obsession-rob-smith-newt-gingrich

BREITBART
— Senate Democrats Propose $350 Billion Reparations Measure to ‘Address Systemic Racism’ – HANNAH BLEAU (DIERSEN: Who do your critics/opponents want you to pay lots of reparations? My critics/opponents want the following to pay lots of reparations: those who are Trump supporters, conservative, patriotic, Republican, American, White, male, older, heterosexual, married, childless, non-poor, gun owners, Protestant, German American, draft avoiders (except Joe Biden), and those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.)
https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2020/07/18/senate-democrats-propose-350-billion-reparations-measure-to-address-systemic-racism/

BLAZE
— Teen Vogue article explains a new way to ‘fight systemic racism during sleep’ ‘Black Power Naps’
https://www.theblaze.com/why/black-power-naps

PJ MEDIA
— OUTSTANDING: ACT for America Plans 80 ‘Back the Blue’ Rallies in 30 States: ‘We Are a Nation of Law and Order’ – TYLER O’NEIL
https://pjmedia.com/culture/tyler-o-neil/2020/07/18/act-for-america-plans-80-back-the-blue-rallies-in-30-states-we-are-a-nation-of-law-and-order-n661145

NEW YORK TIMES
— The Real White Fragility Does the white upper class feel exhausted and oppressed by meritocracy? – Ross Douthat (DIERSEN: If you are a White male, have you had to pay the price of Affirmative Action (AA), Diversity, or Inclusion? I should write a book about White males a) who have not had to pay the price of AA, Diversity, or Inclusion and b) who serve as operatives or as dupes for those who promote AA, Diversity, or Inclusion. I would focus on those who had/have wealthy parents. I would focus on those who have never worked for Democrats.)
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/07/18/opinion/sunday/white-fragility-meritocracy.html
— 5 Ways the Coronavirus Has Changed Suburban Real Estate Thousands of New Yorkers left the city and headed to the suburbs during the pandemic, and real estate there hasn’t been the same since. – Lisa Prevost
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/07/17/realestate/coronavirus-suburbs-real-estate.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Trump-haters promote socialism.
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/07/16/business/investment-society-economic-public.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: For Trump-haters, Biden is not far enough to the left.
https://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/post-tribune/opinion/ct-ptb-davich-the-best-two-leaders-america-has-to-offer-st-0708-20200707-xv3z4d74affkjibxkswmijqosa-story.html

WASHINGTON POST
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Trump-haters say “Biden leads by double digits as coronavirus takes a toll on the president.”
https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/biden-leads-by-double-digits-as-coronavirus-takes-a-toll-on-the-president-post-abc-poll-finds/2020/07/18/8d041884-c840-11ea-b037-f9711f89ee46_story.html

FORBES
— The Diversity Employers Need To Remember: Age Diversity – Stefanie K. Johnson
https://www.forbes.com/sites/nextavenue/2020/07/19/the-diversity-employers-need-to-remember-age-diversity/

PHILADELPHIA TRIBUNE
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Hate-filled Trump-haters demonize, denigrate, and condemn Trump as being a racist.
https://www.phillytrib.com/commentary/editorials/editorial-trump-plays-into-racial-divisions/article_7c611be1-1f75-5d1f-8a95-50dfabf37ab8.html

CBS SACRAMENTO
— OUTSTANDING: Law Enforcement Supporters Rally At Sacramento City Hall – Richie Ramos
https://sacramento.cbslocal.com/2020/07/18/law-enforcement-supporters-rally-at-sacramento-city-hall/

WATERLOO CEDAR FALLS COURIER
— OUTSTANDING: County GOP plans Back the Blue events
https://wcfcourier.com/news/local/county-gop-plans-back-the-blue-events/article_b03f340b-cf21-5d92-a270-f7d30f5785e6.html

GRAND JUNCTION DAILY SENTINEL
— OUTSTANDING: Hundreds march for pro-police rally – James Burky
https://www.gjsentinel.com/news/western_colorado/hundreds-march-for-pro-police-rally/article_96799490-c947-11ea-bef3-b3ce9b847d11.html

WETV INDIANAPOLIS
— OUTSTANDING: Hoosiers rally to ‘Back the Blue’ in downtown Indianapolis – Nicole Griffin
https://www.theindychannel.com/news/local-news/hoosiers-rally-to-back-the-blue-in-downtown-indianapolis

REDDING RECORD
— OUTSTANDING: About 200 people came to the Back the Blue march in Redding in support of law enforcement.
https://www.redding.com/picture-gallery/news/2020/07/19/back-blue-marchers-came-support-law-enforcement-officers/5466669002/

KRCR TV
— OUTSTANDING: Hundreds attended “Silent No More” rally in support of local law enforcement – Daisy Caballero
https://krcrtv.com/news/local/hundreds-attended-the-localsilent-no-more-rally-in-redding-saturday

FOX 61
— OUTSTANDING: “Back The Blue” rally in Torrington held to support police in tumultuous times – Brian Didlake II
https://www.fox61.com/article/news/local/back-the-blue-rally-in-torrington-held-to-support-police-officers-thin-blue-line-police-accountability-defund/520-c385af41-36be-4478-91fa-105248234e2a

KOB 4
— OUTSTANDING: Rio Rancho rally shows support for law enforcement – Hawker Vanguard
https://www.kob.com/albuquerque-news/rio-rancho-rally-shows-support-for-law-enforcement/5799278/

ACTION NEWS NOW
— OUTSTANDING: PEOPLE IN REDDING TURN OUT FOR ‘WE BACK THE BLUE’ RALLY – Karen Alvarez
https://www.actionnewsnow.com/content/news/People-in-Redding-turn-out-for-We-Back-the-Blue-rally-571821891.html

NEW YORK MAGAZINE
— Unemployed Should ‘Find Something New,’ Urge Heirs to Fred Trump’s Fortune – Jonathan Chait (DIERSEN: Should everyone be required to disclose how much education, money, and power that their parents have/had? Neither of my outstanding parents attended college. My father was the first of his ancestors to earn a high school diploma. My mother never attended high school. My father fought type 1 diabetes from age 14, he worked in the office of a nasty chemical plant in Chicago Heights, he almost always worked second jobs to pay the family’s bills, he did not buy a new car until he was 45 in 1967 and it was a bottom of the line 2-door Chevy, and he died suddenly of heart failure in 1969 when I was 21 years old.)
https://nymag.com/intelligencer/2020/07/find-something-new-trump-donald-ivanka-unemployment.html

NEWSWEEK
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Those who want to defund police want Biden to win.
https://www.newsweek.com/trump-biden-fox-news-defund-police-1518828

July 17 Evening Edition

ABC7
— Gov. JB Pritzker joins calls for Mike Madigan’s resignation if ComEd corruption ties confirmed – Craig Wall and Stacey Baca
https://abc7chicago.com/mike-madigan-comed-news-com-ed/6322416/
— ComEd to pay $200M in federal bribery investigation; Illinois House Speaker Mike Madigan implicated in charge US Attorney John Lausch, Jr. spoke on case Friday – Chuck Goudie and Barb Markoff, Christine Tressel and Ross Weidne
https://abc7chicago.com/madigan-implicated-in-federal-bribery-charge-/6321771/
— DISGUSTING, TRAGIC: Protesters vandalize Christopher Columbus Statue in Grant Park (DIERSEN: This is a hate crime.)
https://abc7chicago.com/community-events/chicago-police-respond-to-large-protest-by-columbus-statue/6322723/

NBC5
— Virus Updates: US Reaches Single-Day High of New Cases for 2nd Day – Mike Stobbe and Nicky Forster
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/coronavirus/virus-updates-military-helps-overwhelmed-california-hospitals-hearing-set-for-michigan-bar-tied-to-outbreak/2306619/

CBS2
— DISGUSTING, TRAGIC: Protesters Try To Tear Down Columbus Statue In Chicago’s Grant Park (DIERSEN: This is a hate crime.)
https://chicago.cbslocal.com/2020/07/17/protesters-chicago-grant-park-columbus-statue/

WGN TV
— Large protest erupts at Christopher Columbus statue in Grant Park (DIERSEN: This is a hate-crime.)
https://wgntv.com/news/chicago-news/large-protest-erupts-at-christopher-columbus-statue-in-grant-park/

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— Attempt to topple Christopher Columbus statue in Chicago’s Grant Park – ALICE YIN (DIERSEN: This is a hate crime.)
https://www.chicagotribune.com/news/breaking/ct-chicago-police-christopher-columbus-protest-20200718-ea62bmy6ujgh7cbeofrpwbakse-story.html
— Michael Madigan’s future is on the brink even without him being charged The conduct the feds attribute to ‘Public Official A’ is so outrageous maybe we can seriously think about forcing the powerful Illinois House speaker to resign without waiting for him to be charged. – Mark Brown
https://chicago.suntimes.com/opinion/2020/7/17/21329025/michael-madigan-michael-mcclain-comed-commonwealth-edison
— ‘Velvet Hammer’ takes a pounding — friends and foes tell Madigan to resign in wake of ComEd bribery case “People who are in public service need to live up to the integrity of the job that they’re asked to do,” Gov. J.B. Pritzker said. “And so if it turns out that these things are true, he’s going to have to resign.” – Mitchell Armentrout
https://chicago.suntimes.com/politics/2020/7/17/21329133/mike-madigan-resign-comed-reaction-illinois-general-assembly-house
— Looks like U.S. attorney has Madigan in his sights But prosecutor may need some folks to flip on Madigan or find a paper trail that leads to Madigan’s door. – Rich Miller
https://chicago.suntimes.com/columnists/2020/7/17/21328966/rich-miller-michael-madigan-john-lausch-comed-suntimes

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— Federal investigation draws closer to Madigan as ComEd will pay $200 million fine in alleged bribery scheme; Pritzker says speaker ‘must resign’ if allegations true – DAN HINKEL, RICK PEARSON, ALICE YIN, MEGAN CREPEAU and ANNIE SWEENEY
https://www.chicagotribune.com/politics/ct-comed-madigan-investigation-fine-20200717-y6w2givqzrcyvafyjny7fjw434-story.html
— Coronavirus in Illinois updates: 1,384 new known COVID-19 cases reported as state sets testing record for 2nd day in a row; CPS proposes a ‘hybrid-learning model’ for fall
https://www.chicagotribune.com/coronavirus/ct-covid-19-pandemic-chicago-illinois-news-20200717-hqn6iairarh5hnjrembyap4kyy-story.html
— President Trump calls Chicago, New York ‘stupidly run’ when Fox News host asked about violent crime in both cities – LISA DONOVAN
https://www.chicagotribune.com/politics/ct-trump-calls-chicago-stupidly-run-city-20200717-wudjgyaifzcqxjemsgr2u63dhm-story.html
— Time to step down, Mr. Speaker – Editorial
https://www.chicagotribune.com/opinion/editorials/ct-edit-madigan-comed-corruption-bribery-20200717-4wbzut7qznfwrl4njlm6wry4xy-story.html

DAILY HERALD
— Democrats blast Cronin over naming Tornatore to fill DiCianni’s committee chair role – Robert Sanchez
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20200717/democrats-blast-cronin-over-naming-tornatore-to-fill-diciannis-committee-chair-role
— Latest reports show COVID-19 fundraising challenges in 14th District race – James Fuller
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20200717/latest-reports-show-covid-19-fundraising-challenges-in-14th-district-race
— Attorney who worked at DuPage courthouse while awaiting COVID-19 test result causes a stir – Charles Keeshan and Susan Sarkauskas
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20200717/attorney-who-worked-at-dupage-courthouse-while-awaiting-covid-19-test-result-causes-a-stir

CRAIN’S CHICAGO BUSINESS
— Pritzker hits Madigan as embattled speaker denies misconduct The pressure is building on the longtime Democratic House leader as federal agents subpoena his offices. – GREG HINZ
https://www.chicagobusiness.com/greg-hinz-politics/pritzker-hits-madigan-embattled-speaker-denies-misconduct

FOX ILLINOIS
— State officials respond to federal investigation that implicates Madigan
https://foxillinois.com/news/local/state-officials-respond-to-federal-investigation-that-implicates-madigan

ILLINOIS REVIEW
— IL GOP CHAIRMAN CALLS FOR SPEAKER MADIGAN TO RESIGN AMIDST FEDERAL ETHICS SCANDAL
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2020/07/il-gop-chairman-calls-for-speaker-madigan-to-resign-amidst-federal-ethics-scandal-.html
— IVES RESPONDS TO PRITZKER/MADIGAN SCANDAL. CASTEN REMAINS SILENT.
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2020/07/ives-responds-to-pritzkermadigan-scandal-casten-remains-silent.html
— IL CONGRESSIONAL DELEGATION COMMENTS ON CORRUPTION SCANDAL SURROUNDING SPEAKER MADIGAN AND GOVERNOR PRITZKER
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2020/07/il-congressional-delegation-comments-on-corruption-scandal-surrounding-speaker-madigan-and-governor-.html

CAPITOL FAX
— ILGOP responds: “This is unprecedented”
https://capitolfax.com/2020/07/17/ilgop-responds-this-is-unprecedented/
— Pritzker: “If these allegations of wrongdoing by the speaker are true, there is no question that he will have betrayed the public trust and he must resign”
https://capitolfax.com/2020/07/17/pritzker-if-these-allegations-of-wrongdoing-by-the-speaker-are-true-there-is-no-question-that-he-will-have-betrayed-the-public-trust-and-he-must-resign/

GOPUSA
— Millionaires For Humanity: Tax Us! Tax Us! Tax Us!
https://www.gopusa.com/?p=91848

RUSH LIMBAUGH
— What’s Really Behind Mask Mandate Mania?
https://www.rushlimbaugh.com/daily/2020/07/17/whats-really-behind-mask-mandate-mania/

BREITBART
— Kris Kobach: Even Talk of Amnesty Drives Up Illegal Immigration – Robert Kraychik
https://www.breitbart.com/radio/2020/07/17/kris-kobach-even-talk-of-amnesty-drives-up-illegal-immigration/
— Mike Pence Warns of Biden’s Turn to Socialism: ‘It Looks to Me like Bernie Won’ – CHARLIE SPIERING
https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2020/07/17/mike-pence-warns-bidens-turn-socialism-looks-bernie-won/
— Illegal Immigration’s Drain on U.S. Hospitals Spikes in Recent Months – JOHN BINDER
https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2020/07/17/illegal-immigrations-drain-on-u-s-hospitals-spikes-in-recent-months/

BLAZE
— BEYOND OUTRAGEOUS: Joe Biden vows to completely outlaw new production of gas-powered cars if elected – PHIL SHIVER
https://www.theblaze.com/news/biden-outlaw-gas-powered-cars

NEWSMAX
— Poll: Ageism Is Rampant
https://www.newsmax.com/Health/health-news/ageism-senior-citizens-aging/2020/07/17/id/977711/

TOWNHALL REVIEW
— The Cancel Culture Adds to Its List of Victims
http://townhallreview.com/2020/07/the-cancel-culture-adds-to-its-list-of-victims/

THE HILL
— Why America has to avoid amnesty – MICHAEL HOWELL
https://thehill.com/opinion/immigration/507853-why-america-has-to-avoid-amnesty

WASHINGTON POST
— Defense secretary effectively bans Confederate flags from military bases while rejecting ‘divisive symbols’ – Dan Lamothe (DIERSEN: According to Democrats, the American flag is a “divisive symbol.’)
https://www.washingtonpost.com/national-security/confederate-flag-military-bases-ban/2020/07/17/301e9b48-c832-11ea-a9d3-74640f25b953_story.html

WALL STREET JOURNAL
— Exelon Unit to Pay $200 Million to Settle Bribe Case Involving Illinois House Speaker Associates of long-serving Speaker Michael Madigan received jobs, contracts, ComEd admits – Joe Barrett
https://www.wsj.com/articles/exelon-unit-to-pay-200-million-to-settle-bribe-case-involving-illinois-house-speaker-11595007263

NEWSWEEK
— After Reparations Study Suggests $151 Million for Each African American, Experts Say Money Alone Isn’t Enough – JACOB JARVIS
https://www.newsweek.com/reparations-slavery-cost-more-just-money-1518649

SALON
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Constructively, Democrat states have declared war on Republican states, Democrat counties have declared war on Republican counties, Democrat townships have declared war on Republican townships, and Democrat municipalities have declared war on Republican municipalities. For their self-defense, Republicans are buying more and more and more firearms and ammunition.
https://www.salon.com/2020/07/17/desperate-trump-and-republicans-will-try-to-win-2020-by-declaring-war-on-the-cities/

GOVERNMENT EXECUTIVE
— Blacks in Government President Seeks to Boost Recruiting, Mentoring and Advocacy at Federal Agencies – COURTNEY BUBLÉ (DIERSEN: How soon, if not already, will all federal employees be one or more of the following: Democrat, Libertarian, Green, RINO, liberal, moderate, non-White, female, younger, LGBTQ, veteran, non-Protestant, non-German American, disabled, recent immigrant, etc.?)
https://www.govexec.com/workforce/2020/07/blacks-government-president-seeks-boost-recruiting-mentoring-and-advocacy-federal-agencies/166815/

RASMUSSEN REPORTS
— 63% Say Most News Organizations Are Politically Biased
https://www.rasmussenreports.com/public_content/politics/general_politics/july_2020/63_say_most_news_organizations_are_politically_biased
(FROM THE ARTICLE: Democrats (42%), however, are far less likely than Republicans (87%) and voters not affiliated with either major party (63%) to believe most news organizations are politically biased.)

ZILLOW
— FOR SALE: 801 Golf Lane, Wheaton – $435,000
https://www.zillow.com/wheaton-il/X1-SS1apc9gppw622z_3o1g1_sse/4447746_zpid/

July 16 Evening Edition

ABC7
— Ivanka Trump defends Goya Foods post that watchdogs call unethical – AP
https://abc7chicago.com/politics/ivanka-trump-defends-goya-post-that-watchdogs-call-unethical–/6320051/

NBC5
— Trump’s Grand GOP Convention Plans Shrink as Virus Surges RNC chair Ronna McDaniel said in a letter to RNC members that only the roughly 2,500 regular delegates to the convention would be permitted to attend the opening three nights of the convention – Zeke Miller
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/national-international/gop-restricts-convention-attendance-over-coronavirus-fears/2306098/
— Illinois Reports More Than 1,200 New Coronavirus Cases, State Sets Daily Testing Record In all, 43,006 new specimens were returned to laboratories in the state, marking a new daily testing record for the state
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/coronavirus/illinois-reports-more-than-1200-new-coronavirus-cases-as-state-sets-new-daily-testing-record/2306325/

CBS2
— Illinois reports 1,257 new cases of COVID-19, including 25 additional deaths
https://www.fox32chicago.com/news/illinois-reports-1257-new-cases-of-covid-19-including-25-additional-deaths

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— DISGUSTING, TRAGIC: Marijuana shops in Naperville could be 250 feet from homes based on Planning and Zoning Commission recommendation – SUZANNE BAKER
https://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/naperville-sun/ct-nvs-naperville-pot-shop-possible-locations-st-0717-20200716-tbfqx2n5ifd3jfrbd7gwt3g5au-story.html
— Politics, connections played into hiring at Cook County agency in charge of handling property tax appeals, inspector general report finds – ALICE YIN
https://www.chicagotribune.com/news/breaking/ct-cook-county-board-of-review-inspector-general-report-20200716-htsfpirkjfhopkpauj7yvezij4-story.html

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— ‘Mild uptick’ in Illinois coronavirus cases prompts Pritzker to worry state ‘heading the wrong direction’ Following a peak month of May, daily caseloads exceeded 1,000 just twice in June. That’s already happened five times midway through July, with the state averaging about 923 new cases each day. – Mitchell Armentrout
https://chicago.suntimes.com/politics/2020/7/16/21327610/illinois-covid-cases-deaths-pritzker-reopening-july-16
— Know-who over know-how? Clout alive and kicking in Cook County Board of Review hiring, watchdog finds The inspector general found the board has no formal hiring process, hired people “despite incomplete application materials and lack of formal process,” and asks job applicants “‘who recommended you to us?’” – Rachel Hinton
https://chicago.suntimes.com/politics/2020/7/16/21327334/clout-patronage-cook-county-board-review-hiring-inspector-general-blanchard-patlak-rogers-cabonargi

DAILY HERALD
— Downtown Wheaton shopkeeper Robert Sandberg remembered for doing things his own way – Katlyn Smith (DIERSEN: Mr. Sandberg was a Republican voter in my precinct 1999-2015.)
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20200716/downtown-wheaton-shopkeeper-remembered-for-doing-things-his-own-way
(FROM THE ARTICLE: Since his death, flowers have been left outside the clothing business. His wife said Thursday it’s too soon to say what will happen to the building. “While I understand the community interest in the development of Mr. Sandburg’s building, at this time it is important to give the family time to grieve their loss,” Downtown Wheaton Association Executive Director Elle Withall said in a statement. “When the family is ready to move forward with a decision on the property the DWA will be here to offer any assistance we can to ensure the best use for the development of downtown Wheaton.” . . . A visitation will be held from 10 to 11 a.m. Saturday at Hultgren Funeral Home, 304 N. Main St., Wheaton, followed by a funeral service at 11 a.m. Only 50 attendees are allowed at any given time because of COVID-19 safety protocols. For those unable to attend, a livestream will be available on the funeral home’s website. Memorial donations can be sent to Friends of DuPage County Animal Care and Control, 120 N County Farm Road, Wheaton.)
— Illinois reports 1,257 new COVID-19 cases, 25 more deaths, tests exceed 43,000 – Marni Pyke
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20200716/illinois-reports-1257-new-covid-19-cases-25-more-deaths-tests-exceed-43000
— DuPage to dole out up to $43 million to help towns during COVID-19 crisis – Robert Sanchez
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20200716/dupage-to-dole-out-up-to-43-million-to-help-towns-during-covid-19-crisis
— Hearing in suit against stay-at-home order delayed – Rebecca Anzel
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20200716/hearing-in-suit-against-stay-at-home-order-delayed
— Juneteenth won’t be a DuPage County holiday in 2021 – Robert Sanchez
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20200716/juneteenth-wont-be-a-dupage-county-holiday-in-2021

BELLEVILLE NEWS DEMOCRAT
— Pritzker lawsuit seeks face mask order for Illinois schools – AP
https://www.bnd.com/news/article244288002.html

CHICAGO PATCH
— Poll Results: 40 Percent Say They Don’t Get Mail For Days, Weeks “The U.S. Postal Service is a disgrace. Speaking for my community, we are sick and tired of the excuses,” Ald. Matt O’Shea says. – Mark Konkol
https://patch.com/illinois/chicago/poll-results-40-percent-say-they-dont-get-mail-days-weeks

MCHENRY COUNTY BLOG
— Jack Franks Takes $66,915 from Campaign Fund for Legal Fees
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/07/16/jack-franks-takes-66915-from-campaign-fund-for-legal-fees/
— McHenry County Democrats Have $29,500 in the Bank
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/07/16/mchenry-county-democrats-have-29500-in-the-bank/
— IL-06/IL-14: Underwood and Casten Have over $3 Million in the Bank for the Fall
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/07/16/il-06-il-14-underwood-and-casten-have-over-3-million-in-the-bank-for-the-fall/
— Races–Who’s Running for What in McHenry County
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/07/16/races-whos-running-for-what/

CAPITOL FAX
— Our sorry state: 14.6 percent unemployment rate; 946,400 still collecting benefits
https://capitolfax.com/2020/07/16/our-sorry-state-146-percent-unemployment-rate-946400-still-collecting-benefits/
— Gov. Pritzker, Dr. Ezike, Superintendent Ayala sue three schools over refusal to impose mask requirement
https://capitolfax.com/2020/07/16/gov-pritzker-dr-ezike-superintendent-ayala-sue-three-schools-over-refusal-to-impose-mask-requirement/
— 1,257 new cases, 25 additional deaths, 3.1 percent positivity rate
https://capitolfax.com/2020/07/16/1257-new-cases-25-additional-deaths-31-percent-positivity-rate/

BREITBART
— Mayor Lori Lightfoot: Chicago Needs More Gun Control – AWR HAWKINS
https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2020/07/16/mayor-lori-lightfoot-chicago-needs-more-gun-control/
— Catholics Hold Vigil at Virgin Mary Statue Torched by Vandals – ASHLEY OLIVER
https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2020/07/15/watch-catholics-hold-vigil-at-virgin-mary-statue-torched-by-vandals/
— Chattanooga Beheading of Virgin Mary Statue Is Latest Attack on Catholic Church – JOHN NOLTE
https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2020/07/16/nolte-chattanooga-beheading-of-virgin-mary-statue-is-latest-attack-on-catholic-church/
— ‘Good Shepherd’ Jesus Statue Decapitated Inside Florida Church – JOSHUA CAPLAN
https://www.breitbart.com/faith/2020/07/16/photo-jesus-statue-decapitated-inside-florida-church/

NEWSMAX
— DISGUSTING, OUTRAGEOUS: Federal Watchdog: Black Lives Matter Is Not a Political Activity – Marisa Herman (DIERSEN: BLM is anti-Republican, anti-Trump, anti-conservative, anti-patriotic, anti-American, anti-White, anti-male, anti-older people, anti-heterosexual, anti-traditional marriage, anti-traditional family, anti-non-poor people, anti-gun owners, anti-Protestant, anti-German Americans, anti-draft avoiders, and anti-those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.)
https://www.newsmax.com/politics/black-lives-matter-hatch-act-osc-federal-employees/2020/07/16/id/977552/

PJ MEDIA
— Trump PAC Ad: Joe Biden ‘Disagrees’ With the Statement ‘Black Lives Matter’ – TYLER O’NEIL
https://pjmedia.com/election/tyler-o-neil/2020/07/16/trump-pac-ad-joe-biden-disagrees-with-the-statement-black-lives-matter-n651787

NATIONAL REVIEW
— Trump Is Way Down in the Polls – JIM GERAGHTY
https://www.nationalreview.com/the-morning-jolt/trumps-troubling-polling/

NEW YORK TIMES
— Democratic Officials Tell Congress Members and Party Delegates to Skip Convention
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/07/16/us/elections/biden-vs-trump.html

FORBES
— The Most Insidious Form Of Age Discrimination At Work – Patti Temple Rocks
https://www.forbes.com/sites/nextavenue/2020/07/16/the-most-insidious-form-of-age-discrimination-at-work/

ATLANTIC
— Trumpism Is the New McCarthyism The battle to define this president’s legacy is already under way. Centrists and the activist left fundamentally disagree over what Trump represents. – Peter Beinart
https://www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archive/2020/07/trumpism-will-be-new-mccarthyism/614254/

LGBTQ NATION
— Donald Trump congratulates Poland’s anti-LGBTQ president & calls him “my friend” Andrzej Duda won reelection by campaigning against LGBTQ adoption and marriage. Trump celebrated “his historic re-election.” – Molly Sprayregen
https://www.lgbtqnation.com/2020/07/donald-trump-congratulates-polands-anti-lgbtq-president-calls-friend/

July 14 Evening Edition

ABC7
— Chicago violence: President Trump compares city to ‘war zone’ after dozens shot over weekend – Jessica D’Onofrio
https://abc7chicago.com/president-trump-compares-chicago-to-war-zone-after-weekend-violence/6316444/

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— Illinois House Republican leader Jim Durkin says he won’t go to GOP convention in Florida: ‘It’s not going to be a safe environment’ – DAN PETRELLA
https://www.chicagotribune.com/politics/ct-republican-convention-jim-durkin-20200714-xvj5inn2ubcupnzjl7psertmdy-story.html
— Property tax failure another reason to vote against the ‘Pritzker Tax’ – Editorial
https://www.chicagotribune.com/opinion/editorials/ct-edit-pritzker-fair-tax-broken-promises-20200714-2dwz4wat3ndhbepipfpumiibcq-story.html

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— Supporters express solidarity with 2 cops facing union discipline for kneeling in uniform Union President John Catanzara has said officers who kneel while in uniform will face expulsion. – Mitch Dudek
https://chicago.suntimes.com/2020/7/14/21324510/chicago-cops-kneel-in-uniform-fraternal-order-of-police-union-discipline
— 707 new Illinois coronavirus cases, 25 more deaths Tuesday’s count marked the first time in a week the state’s daily caseload has fallen below 800. – Mitchell Armentrout
https://chicago.suntimes.com/coronavirus/2020/7/14/21324743/illinois-coronavirus-cases-deaths-positivity-covid-pritzker-reopening-july-14

DAILY HERALD
— ‘I did make a mistake’ in taking off mask, DiCianni says as he surrenders committee chairmanship – Robert Sanchez
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20200714/i-did-make-a-mistake-in-taking-off-mask-dicianni-says-as-he-surrenders-committee-chairmanship
— DiCianni surrenders committee chairmanship, retains board seat – Robert Sanchez
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20200714/dicianni-surrenders-committee-chairmanship-retains-board-seat
— Judge orders Franks to pay attorney’s fees, reduces sanctions tied to contempt finding – Katie Smith
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20200714/judge-orders-franks-to-pay-attorneys-fees-reduces-sanctions-tied-to-contempt-finding
— Texas GOP votes to move convention online after court losses – AP
https://www.dailyherald.com/article/20200713/news/307139956/
— DuPage Foundation grants total $1 million to aid DuPage nonprofits during COVID-19 pandemic – Ginger Wheeler
https://www.dailyherald.com/submitted/20200714/dupage-foundation-grants-total-1-million-to-aid-dupage-nonprofits-during-covid-19-pandemic

CRAIN’S CHICAGO BUSINESS
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Pot pushers say “Illinois’ weed tax haul: $52 million. Here’s how it’ll be spent.”
https://www.chicagobusiness.com/marijuanacannabis/illinois-weed-tax-haul-52-million

SPRINGFIELD STATE JOURNAL REGISTER
— As general election approaches, House GOP again demands ethics reform legislation – Leisa Richardson
https://www.sj-r.com/news/20200714/as-general-election-approaches-house-gop-again-demands-ethics-reform-legislation

INDIANAPOLIS STAR
— Indianapolis to paint ‘Black lives matter’ on downtown street – Amelia Pak-Harvey
https://www.indystar.com/story/news/local/marion-county/2020/07/14/indianapolis-paint-black-lives-matter-street-condemn-racism/5433810002/

JOURNAL & TOPICS
— Maine Township GOP Committeeman Says She’s Not Moving To Different State – Todd Wessell
https://www.journal-topics.com/articles/maine-gop-committeeman-says-shes-not-moving-to-different-state/

SUBURBAN LIFE
— DiCianni gives up chair on DuPage County committee amid withering criticism – JOSHUA WELGE
https://www.mysuburbanlife.com/2020/07/14/dicianni-gives-up-chair-on-dupage-county-committee-amid-withering-criticism/aspu2mg/

NAPERVILLE COMMUNITY TELEVISION
— DuPage County Board Member Pete DiCianni’s Behavior Addressed in Meeting
https://www.nctv17.com/news/dupage-county-board-members-behavior-addressed-in-meeting/

KENDALL COUNTY NOW
— Oberweis urges Kendall County Republicans to back mail-in voting – SHEA LAZANSKY
https://www.kendallcountynow.com/2020/07/13/oberweis-urges-kendall-county-republicans-to-back-mail-in-voting/aasdh0n/

ELMHURST PATCH
— Pete DiCianni Chastised By DuPage County Leader County Board chairman Dan Cronin accuses member of “misleading” robocalls about defunding the police. – David Giuliani
https://patch.com/illinois/elmhurst/elmhurst-politician-chastised-dupage-county-leader

MCHENRY COUNTY BLOG
— Coronavirus Impact of Black Lives Matter Demonstrations & Riots
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/07/14/impact-of-black-lives-matter-demonstrations-riots/
— Democratic State Central Committeeman Has Restaurant Contact Tracing Suggestion
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/07/14/democratic-state-central-committeeman-has-restaurant-contact-tracing-suggestion/
— McHenry County Board Like “Animal Farm” – “Some More Equal Than Others”
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/07/14/county-board-like-animal-farm-some-more-equal-than-others/
— A “No Mask, No Service” Sign above JB’s Name
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/07/14/message-of-the-day-a-sign-73/

CAPITOL FAX
— 707 new cases, 25 additional deaths, 3.0 percent positivity rate
https://capitolfax.com/2020/07/14/707-new-cases-25-additional-deaths-30-percent-positivity-rate/
— Pritzker talks about reopening schools, bars and restaurants, what could prompt a tightening, bowling lawsuit, executive orders, traveler quarantine, the growing cases among young people and his graduated income tax spending
https://capitolfax.com/2020/07/14/pritzker-talks-about-reopening-schools-bars-and-restaurants-what-could-prompt-a-tightening-bowling-lawsuit-executive-orders-traveler-quarantine-the-growing-cases-among-young-people-and-his-graduated-i/

FOX NEWS
— US Conference of Mayors supports commission to study giving reparations to African-Americans – Morgan Phillips (DIERSEN: To get elected, did the mayor of your municipality say he/she was a) for reparations or b) against reparations? If for reparations, who did he/she say who should pay reparations – residents who are law enforcement officers, Trump supporters, conservative, patriotic, Republican, American, White, male, older, heterosexual, married, non-poor, gun owners, Protestant, German American, draft avoiders, and/or those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time?)
https://www.foxnews.com/politics/conference-of-mayors-supports-study-reparations-african-americans

GOPUSA
— Saying ‘All Lives Matter’ Can Get You Killed
https://www.gopusa.com/?p=91809

AMERICAN THINKER
— NY Times editor and columnist Bari Weiss resigns and blasts paper – Thomas Lifson
https://www.americanthinker.com/blog/2020/07/ny_times_editor_and_columnist_bari_weiss_resigns_and_blasts_paper.html
— Under China’s thumb: So you can buy a KillCops t-shirt from the NBA but not a FreeHongKong one – Monica Showalter
https://www.americanthinker.com/blog/2020/07/under_chinas_thumb_so_you_can_buy_a_killcops_tshirt_from_the_nba_but_not_a_freehongkong_one.html
— NeverTrumpers Out of the Closet as Liberal Democrats in Drag – Brian C. Joondeph
https://www.americanthinker.com/articles/2020/07/nevertrumpers_out_of_the_closet_as_liberal_democrats_in_drag.html

FEDERALIST
— Communist, Anti-Semite Angela Davis Says Biden Can Be ‘Effectively Pressured’ By The Left – Evita Duffy (DIERSEN: How effectively can those who represent your municipal district, municipality, your township, your county, and Illinois be effectively pressured by the left?)
https://thefederalist.com/2020/07/14/communist-anti-semite-angela-davis-says-biden-can-be-effectively-pressured-by-the-left/

TOWNHALL
— And Now the Lefty Mob Comes After Professional Baseball… – Matt Vespa
https://townhall.com/tipsheet/mattvespa/2020/07/14/wapo-oped-the-texas-rangers-have-got-to-go-n2572408

RT
— Who are the real racists? The woke mob tries to redefine racism to hide their own bigotry – Micah Curtis
https://www.rt.com/op-ed/494705-real-racists-woke-twitter/

NEW YORK TIMES
— Republicans are planning to move events outdoors at their convention in Jacksonville.
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/07/14/us/elections/primary-runoff-alabama-maine-texas.html?#link-7d3cb959
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: A hate-filled Trump-hater says “The Fight Over the Future of the Democratic Party.”
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/07/14/books/review/the-people-no-thomas-frank-economic-dignity-gene-sperling.html

WASHINGTON POST
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: A hate-filled Trump-hater says “In a pair of interviews, Trump highlights white victimhood. Asked about police killings of black Americans, Trump replies: What about whites?”
https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2020/07/14/pair-interviews-trump-highlights-white-victimhood/

NEW YORK DAILY NEWS
— Trump may move Republican National Convention outdoors as Florida coronavirus crisis worsens
https://www.nydailynews.com/coronavirus/ny-coronavirus-trump-republican-national-convention-20200714-arexfp7v5fh6jplkmkeuz2mhym-story.html

FED SMITH
— Federal Employees, Hatch Act, and Black Lives Matter – Ralph R. Smith
https://www.fedsmith.com/2020/07/14/federal-employees-hatch-act-black-lives-matter/

July 13 Evening Edition

ABC7
— Coronavirus Illinois: IL COVID-19 cases increase by 883, 6 additional deaths 7-day positivity rate remains at 3%
https://abc7chicago.com/health/il-reports-883-new-covid-19-cases-monday/6315394/
— White House turns on Fauci as Trump minimizes coronavirus spike – AP
https://abc7chicago.com/politics/white-house-turns-on-fauci-as-trump-minimizes-covid-19-spike/6315677/

NBC5
— President Trump Says Chicago Violence Worse Than Afghanistan The president has a long history of disparaging Chicago and its violence
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/president-trump-says-chicago-violence-worse-than-afghanistan/2304459/
— Illinois Reports 883 New Coronavirus Cases, 6 Additional Deaths Monday The state also crossed an important milestone, having now conducted more than 2 million tests during the pandemic
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/coronavirus/illinois-reports-883-new-coronavirus-cases-6-additional-deaths-monday/2304259/

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— President Donald Trump says he will bring down Chicago violence even if he has to ‘go in and take over’ – JOHN BYRNE
https://www.chicagotribune.com/politics/ct-donald-trump-chicago-afghanistan-20200713-dlnlinomdzczrhjxya73aymumi-story.html
— President Donald Trump says Chicago gun violence ‘worse than Afghanistan’ – JOHN BYRNE
https://www.chicagotribune.com/politics/ct-donald-trump-chicago-afghanistan-20200713-dlnlinomdzczrhjxya73aymumi-story.html
— Florida shatters record for a state’s largest single-day increase in coronavirus cases as WHO warns ‘no return to normal’- AP
https://www.chicagotribune.com/coronavirus/ct-nw-covid-19-world-updates-20200713-32w2lugrkzb7borud72qc53ppe-story.html
— Voting by mail in Illinois this year? Read this first. – BROOKE FOWLER
https://www.chicagotribune.com/politics/elections/ct-cb-illinois-general-election-voting-mail-20200713-v2acf7i4dvhkzptnxlhmlv7v34-story.html
— Gold Coast residents oppose marijuana dispensary. ‘If people want to smoke, god bless them, let them smoke, but why in this neighborhood?’ – ALLY MAROTTI
https://www.chicagotribune.com/business/ct-biz-gold-coast-marijuana-dispensary-20200713-lbl7ckbc35eclmkoy7p2ww4w6a-story.html
— Chicago sets record for mail-in ballot applications ahead of new state law that will offer vote-by-mail to anyone who voted in last few elections – RICK PEARSON
https://www.chicagotribune.com/politics/ct-vote-by-mail-chicago-election-20200713-354qxjsiezgxphmllxhmy654la-story.html
— Marathon cancellation is a major blow to Chicago, both dreams and money – Editorial
https://www.chicagotribune.com/opinion/editorials/ct-edit-chicago-marathon-canceled-covid-20200713-rjw2clmaazaatpepp7sbzpqety-story.html

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Hate-filled Trump-haters promote hatred of Trump.
https://chicago.suntimes.com/columnists/2020/7/13/21323169/black-lives-matter-civil-rights-movement-segregation-separate-but-equal-racism-jesse-jackson

DAILY HERALD
— Court refuses to order Houston to host Texas GOP gathering – AP
https://www.dailyherald.com/article/20200713/news/307139956/

CRAIN’S CHICAGO BUSINESS
— Here’s something business can learn from government The public sector beats corporations on diversity. – A.D. QUIG (DIERSEN: What if business adopted the federal government’s up-or-out policy? What if business would get rid of its White male employees who are not earning at least $100,000/year by age 25, $200,000/year by age 30, $400,000/year by age 35, $800,000/year by age 40, $1,600,000/year by age 45, $3,200,000/year by age 50, etc.?)
https://www.chicagobusiness.com/government/heres-something-business-can-learn-government

WTTW
— Sounding a ‘Distress Signal,’ Lightfoot Warns Chicago is Falling Behind on Census Response – Heather Cherone
https://news.wttw.com/2020/07/13/mayor-lightfoot-warns-chicago-falling-behind-census

MCHENRY COUNTY BLOG
— Coronavirus Stimulates County Court to Introduce Innovations Allowing Traffic Violators to Appear via Internet
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/07/13/coronavirus-stimulates-county-court-to-introduce-innovations-allowing-traffic-violators-to-appear-via-internet/
— County Coronavirus Deaths Constant, Updated Comparative Data for IL, FL, TX & GA
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/07/13/coronavirus-deaths-constant-updated-comparative-data-for-il-fl-tx-ga/
— A Retired Public Official’s Lament – Part 2
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/07/12/a-retired-public-officials-lament-part-2/
— A Retired Public Official’s Lament – Part 3
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/07/13/a-retired-public-officials-lament-part-3/

WASHINGTON TIMES
— DISGUSTING, OUTRAGEOUS: Federal employees can support Black Lives Matter on the job, Office of Special Counsel rules – Stephen Dinan (DIERSEN: BLM is anti-law enforcement, anti-Trump, anti-conservative, anti-patriotic, anti-Republican, anti-American, anti-White, anti-male, anti-older people, anti-heterosexuals, anti-married people, anti-rich people, anti-gun owners, anti-Protestant, anti-German Americans, anti-draft avoiders, and anti-those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2020/jul/13/federal-employees-can-support-black-lives-matter-j/

WASHINGTON EXAMINER
— Mayors back reparations that could cost $6.2 quadrillion, or $151M per descendant – Paul Bedard
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/washington-secrets/mayors-back-reparations-could-cost-6-2-quadrillion-151m-per-descendant
— Washington Post tries turning Never Trumpers into a ‘movement’
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/opinion/washington-post-tries-turning-never-trumpers-into-a-movement

FOX NEWS
— Trump reelection ‘behemoth’ expands to 1,500 staffers nationwide RNC touts Trump Victory field staff is more than double the size of Biden’s team – Paul Steinhauser
https://www.foxnews.com/politics/trump-reelection-behemoth-expands-nationwide

GOPUSA
— Romney Again Sides With Democrats To Blast Trump
https://www.gopusa.com/?p=91753
— Washington’s NFL Team Officially Surrenders ‘Redskins’ Name After 87 Years
https://www.gopusa.com/?p=91789
— Left-Wing Democrats Want To Control Minorities
https://www.gopusa.com/?p=91760
— Court Refuses To Order Houston To Honor Contract To Host Texas GOP Convention
https://www.gopusa.com/?p=91794

AMERICAN CONSERVATIVE
— Corporations Hyping BLM Fail Us In Every Other Way If Apple and Nike actually cared, they would focus on creating jobs in struggling American black communities. But they don’t. -DARRELL C. SCOTT
https://www.theamericanconservative.com/articles/corporations-hyping-blm-fail-us-in-every-other-way/

BREITBART
— Joel Pollak: Media Played Central Role in Pushing Democrats Further Left – ROBERT KRAYCHIK
https://www.breitbart.com/radio/2020/07/13/joel-pollak-media-played-central-role-in-pushing-democrats-further-left/
— Road to American Citizenship for DACA Illegal Aliens Is Amnesty – JOHN BINDER
https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2020/07/13/expert-road-to-american-citizenship-for-daca-illegal-aliens-is-amnesty/
— BIG MISTAKE: President Will ‘Support’ DACA Migrants, Import More Foreign Workers – NEIL MUNRO
https://www.breitbart.com/immigration/2020/07/13/trump-campaign-official-president-will-support-daca-migrants-import-more-foreign-workers/

CALIBRE PRESS
— I Agree: Reform the Police, But the Devil’s in the Details – Jim Glennon
https://www.calibrepress.com/2020/06/i-agree-reform-the-police-but-the-devils-in-the-details/

DAILY CALLER
— ‘America Better Wake Up And Get Angry About This’: Dan Patrick Rips Democrats, Anti-Police Rhetoric And Black Lives Matter Movement – SHELBY TALCOTT
https://dailycaller.com/2020/07/13/dan-patrick-rips-democrats-anti-police-rhetoric-black-lives-matter-movement/

LIFE SITE NEWS
— Are Dems condoning current social chaos as part of strategy to overthrow Trump? Welcome to the 2020 Presidential Campaign: As Trump holds rallies, Dem-supporting leftists hold riots
https://www.lifesitenews.com/blogs/are-dems-condoning-current-social-chaos-as-part-of-strategy-to-overthrow-trump

NATIONAL REVIEW
— DISGUSTING, TRAGIC: Federal Marijuana Legalization Is the Cure Our COVID-Ravaged Economy Needs – ZOE ZORKA
https://www.nationalreview.com/2020/07/coronavirus-federal-marijuana-legalization-would-boost-economy/

NEW YORK TIMES
— OUTSTANDING: N.Y. Town Rejects Black Lives Matter Painting – Sarah Maslin Nir
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/07/13/nyregion/mural-black-lives-matter-catskill.html
— California Imposing Sweeping Rollback of Reopening Plans Amid Case Surges
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/07/13/world/coronavirus-updates.html
— As Disease Sweeps the U.S., a Record 5.4 Million Americans Have Lost Health Insurance
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/07/13/world/coronavirus-updates.html
— While America Looks Away, Autocrats Crack Down on Digital News Sites Independent journalism is on the defensive, from Hungary to Malaysia. – Ben Smith (DIERSEN: www.gopillinois.com is an independent digital news site.)
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/07/12/business/media/freedom-digital-news-sites-autocrats.html
— Headed to the Convention? Not I, More Republicans Are Saying “Everybody just assumes no one is going,” said one House member wary of the virus risks. But other delegates dismissed the health threat and said it was an honor to help nominate President Trump. – Reid J. Epstein, Nicholas Fandos and Patricia Mazzei
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/07/13/us/politics/florida-virus-republican-convention.html
— Trump Continues Criticism of Movement to Defund the Police
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/07/13/us/politics/trump-police-reform.html

WASHINGTON POST
— U.S. budget deficit shattered one-month record in June as spending outpaced revenue by $864 billion A huge spending increase and sharp falloff in revenue led to the large gap. The deficit in the past nine months has breached $2.7 trillion. – Jeff Stein
https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/2020/07/13/june-2020-budget-deficit-coronavirus/

NIEMAN LAB
— Hundreds of hyperpartisan sites are masquerading as local news. This map shows if there’s one near you.
https://www.niemanlab.org/2020/07/hundreds-of-hyperpartisan-sites-are-masquerading-as-local-news-this-map-shows-if-theres-one-near-you/