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September 15 Evening Edition

ABC7
— Dennis Hastert, former House Speaker, settles child sexual abuse payments lawsuit – AP
https://abc7chicago.com/dennis-hastert-child-sex-abuse-lawsuit-settlement-illinois/11023216/
— Illinois COVID Update: IL reports 4,194 cases, 44 deaths – Eric Horng
https://abc7chicago.com/covid-illinois-cases-coronavirus-19/11022472/
— Top general took steps to prevent Trump from taking military action against China, book claims. Mark Milley feared that Trump could “go rogue” after the Jan. 6 Capitol riot. – Benjamin Siegel
https://abc7chicago.com/general-milley-trump-book-china-woodward/11022139/

NBC5
— Settlement Reached in Dennis Hastert Hush Money Lawsuit Days Before Trial – Phil Rogers and Shelby Bremer
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/chicago-politics/settlement-reached-in-dennis-hastert-hush-money-lawsuit-days-before-trial/2613249/

CBS2
— Former House Speaker Dennis Hastert Reaches Tentative Settlement Over Payments To Man Who Accuses Him Of Abuse
https://chicago.cbslocal.com/2021/09/15/former-house-speaker-dennis-hastert-sexual-abuse-accuser-payment-settlement/

WGN9
— Ex-House speaker Hastert settles child sexual abuse payments suit – AP
https://wgntv.com/news/tentative-deal-reached-in-hastert-civil-trial/

FOX32
— Ex-House speaker Dennis Hastert settles child sexual abuse payments suit – AP
https://www.fox32chicago.com/news/ex-house-speaker-dennis-hastert-settles-child-sexual-abuse-payments-suit

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— Dan Cronin, longtime chairman of DuPage County Board, won’t seek fourth term – JOHN KEILMAN
https://www.chicagotribune.com/news/breaking/ct-dan-cronin-dupage-board-election-20210915-fy5r26zyirda5hnuesqamp47va-story.html
— Lawsuit against Dennis Hastert involving hush-money pact is settled before trial – CHRISTY GUTOWSKI
https://www.chicagotribune.com/news/breaking/ct-dennis-hastert-hush-money-lawsuit-settled-20210915-cvm5cy4nive5dd5sivt6tihkfu-story.html
— Dennis Hastert timeline: Key events in the rise and fall of the former U.S. House Speaker
https://www.chicagotribune.com/nation-world/ct-met-0528-hastert-timeline-gfc-htmlstory.html

DAILY HERALD
— Naperville lands on Money’s list of best places to live – Kevin Schmit
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20210915/naperville-lands-on-moneys-list-of-best-places-to-live
— OUTSTANDING: Glen Ellyn makes ban on retail marijuana sales permanent – Katlyn Smith
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20210915/glen-ellyn-makes-ban-on-retail-marijuana-sales-permanent

WINNETKA PATCH
— Gun Ban In Forest Preserve Is Unconstitutional, Judge Rules. A federal judge found the law banning concealed carry license holders from having firearms in the Cook County Forest Preserves is too broad. – Jonah Meadows
https://patch.com/illinois/winnetka/gun-ban-forest-preserve-unconstitutional-judge-rules

BREAKTHROUGH IDEAS
— Ives Demands Retraction and Apology from WBBM, WGN for Deliberately Malicious Reporting
https://mailchi.mp/5b74ebc578f0/ives-demands-retraction-and-apology-from-wbbm-wgn-for-deliberately-malicious-reporting

MCHENRY COUNTY BLOG
— Craig Wilcox Most Conservative in General Assembly according to American Conservative Foundation
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2021/09/15/wilcox-tops-list-of-american-conservative-foundation-scores/
— Board Chairman Mike Buehler Reverses Himself, Will Not Present McHenry County Board Reapportionment Map with Census Data
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2021/09/15/buehler091521/
— Thompson Center to Water Park-Hotel?
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2021/09/15/thompson-center-to-water-park-hotel/

DUPAGE POLICY JOURNAL
— Howard votes in favor of legislative maps, despite call for nonpartisan redistricting – Andy Nghiem
https://dupagepolicyjournal.com/stories/607284476-howard-votes-in-favor-of-legislative-maps-despite-call-for-nonpartisan-redistricting

ILLINOIS REVIEW
— THE CASE FOR ELECTRIC VEHICLES LOSES ITS CHARGE
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2021/09/the-case-for-electric-vehicles-loses-its-charge.html

WASHINGTON TIMES
— Biden has ‘great confidence’ in Gen. Milley despite the general’s anti-Trump maneuvers – Jeff Mordock
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2021/sep/15/biden-has-great-confidence-gen-milley-despite-gene/

ACCURACY IN MEDIA
— Latest ‘Media Bias Chart’ pushes left-wing outlets into classrooms as credible (COMMENT: GOPUSA ILLINOIS is on the right. The problem is with news outlets that falsely claim to be in middle, but are actually on the left.)
https://www.aim.org/aim-column/117443/

CIVIL DEADLINE
— School Cancels 9/11 Tribute To Be “Racially Sensitive”
https://civildeadline.com/school-cancels-9-11-tribute-to-be-racially-sensitive/

WASHINGTON POST
— White House says Biden has confidence in Milley after book reveals top general, fearing Trump, conferred with China to avert war – John Wagner and Karoun Demirjian
https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/milley-defended-china-call/2021/09/15/3393fa18-1645-11ec-b976-f4a43b740aeb_story.html

September 14 Evening Edition

ABC7
— Illinois COVID Update: IL reports 4,660 cases, 40 deaths
https://abc7chicago.com/health/il-reports-4660-covid-cases-40-deaths/11020166/
— Chicago police contract with 20% pay raise approved by city council, despite criticism – Craig Wall
https://abc7chicago.com/chicago-police-cpd-contract-new-department/11020651/

FOX32
— Texas abortion law focus of protests and politicians at Aurora Planned Parenthood – Roseanne Tellez
https://www.fox32chicago.com/news/texas-abortion-law-focus-of-protests-and-politicians-at-aurora-planned-parenthood

WGN9
— Parents fed up with anti-mask protesters targeting Glen Ellyn elementary school students – Mike Lowe
https://wgntv.com/news/coronavirus/parents-fed-up-with-anti-mask-protesters-targeting-glen-ellyn-elementary-school-students/

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— Homer Township votes to become a ‘sanctuary for life;’ resident calls local anti-abortion resolution ‘ridiculous’ – MICHELLE MULLINS
https://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/daily-southtown/ct-sta-homer-township-sanctuary-st-0915-20210914-nc5jhzj27vcxdceh55tefjc3nm-story.html
— Naperville ranked no. 45 on Money’s 2021 list for Best Places to Live – SUZANNE BAKER
https://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/naperville-sun/ct-nvs-naperville-money-best-places-to-live-st-0915-20210914-ndfl52bg7rcifkfwneolw544vu-story.html
— I grew up in a small town in Downstate Illinois. It is a place rooted in devotion to family and God. – Joni Dunker Scritchlow, Bloomington, Illinois
https://www.chicagotribune.com/opinion/letters/ct-letters-vp-091521-20210914-hyeblbi2bng2zh4br6mkkdmqfm-story.html

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— Pritzker pleased with state’s flattening COVID-19 numbers — but southern Illinois ‘chugging through some pretty bad days’ New COVID-19 hospital admissions have slowed down amid Illinois’ Delta variant coronavirus surge, but hospitals are still being pushed to the limit in southern Illinois — where all ICU beds were filled Monday night. – Mitchell Armentrout
https://chicago.suntimes.com/coronavirus/2021/9/14/22674200/illinois-coronavirus-delta-surge-flatten-pritzker-southern-icu-beds-full-covid-19

DAILY HERALD
— Cronin won’t run again for DuPage County Board chairman, but ‘not going anywhere’ – Katlyn Smith
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20210914/cronin-wont-run-again-for-dupage-county-board-chairman-but-not-going-anywhere
— DISGUSTING, OUTRAGEOUS, TRAGIC: Suburbs’ first cannabis lounge gets the thumbs-up to open in Mundelein – Russell Lissau
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20210913/suburbs-first-cannabis-lounge-gets-the-thumbs-up-to-open-in-mundelein
— Lawmakers question enforcement of school mask mandates – PETER HANCOCK
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20210914/lawmakers-question-enforcement-of-school-mask-mandates

NBC MADISON
— DISGUSTING, OUTRAGEOUS, TRAGIC: Marijuana use among college-aged adults at historic high – Tajma Hall
https://www.nbc15.com/2021/09/13/marijuana-use-among-college-aged-adults-historic-high/

GLEN ELLYN PATCH
— OUTSTANDING: Recreational Cannabis Sales Nixed By Glen Ellyn Trustees. Trustees voted to prohibit recreational cannabis sales following a moratorium ordinance that has been in effect since Nov. 2019. – Lisa Marie Farver
https://patch.com/illinois/glenellyn/recreational-cannabis-sales-nixed-glen-ellyn-trustees

NAPERVILLE COMMUNITY TV
— DuPage Chairman Not Seeking Re-Election; Naperville ranks number 45 on a “best places to live” list.
https://www.nctv17.com/nctv17-news-update/dupage-chairman-not-seeking-re-election-naperville-best-places-to-live-holdenstrong/

MCHENRY COUNTY BLOG
— Rabine Comments on Blog
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2021/09/14/rabine-comments-on-blog/
— Senator Dave Syverson Explains ComEd Bailout/Electric Rate Hike Vote
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2021/09/14/senator-dave-syverson-explains-comed-bailout-electric-rate-hike-vote/
— The Johnsburg Parade Yields Political Messages
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2021/09/14/the-johnsburg-parade-yields-political-messages/

ILLINOIS FAMILY INSTITUTE
— Executive Order Makes Biden Regime Lone Wolf in Tyrannical Vaccine Mandates – James M. Odom
https://illinoisfamily.org/religious/executive-order-makes-biden-regime-lone-wolf-in-tyrannical-vaccine-mandates/

CAPITOL FAX
— COVID-19 roundup
https://capitolfax.com/2021/09/14/covid-19-roundup-103/
— Bailey fails to make the grade with American Conservative Union
https://capitolfax.com/2021/09/14/bailey-fails-to-make-the-grade-with-american-conservative-union/

WASHINGTON TIMES
— House Democrats break Biden’s pledge not to raise taxes on individuals making less than $400K – Haris Alic
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2021/sep/14/house-democrats-break-bidens-pledge-not-raise-taxe/

BREITBART
— Alaska Airlines Fires Christian Flight Attendants for Questioning Company Support of Radical ‘Equality Act’ – KATHERINE HAMILTON
https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2021/09/14/alaska-airlines-fires-christian-flight-attendants-for-questioning-company-support-radical-equality-act/

HERITAGE FOUNDATION
— Critical Race Theory Will Destroy the Fabric of Our Military – John Venable
https://www.heritage.org/progressivism/commentary/critical-race-theory-will-destroy-the-fabric-our-military

THE HILL
— Trump’s 2020 gains in rural America offset by Biden’s urban dominance – REID WILSON
https://thehill.com/homenews/state-watch/571792-trumps-2020-gains-in-rural-america-offset-by-bidens-urban-dominance

WASHINGTON POST
— What if Republicans had a party and Trump wasn’t there? – Ben Terris
https://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/style/post-trump-republican-party-dan-crenshaw/2021/09/13/cca47a78-14c6-11ec-b976-f4a43b740aeb_story.html
— Appeals about majority support won’t convince politicians focused on minority approval – Philip Bump (COMMENT: Ever-increasingly, politicians seek the approval of those who are anti-law enforcement, anti-Trump, anti-conservative, anti-patriotic, anti-Republican, anti-American, anti-White, anti-male, anti-older people, anti-heterosexual, anti-traditional marriage/family, anti-non-poor people, anti-gun owners, anti-Christian, anti-Protestant, anti-Italian American, anti-German American, and/or anti-those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.)
https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2021/09/14/appeals-majority-support-wont-convince-politicians-focused-minority-approval/

WEEK
— Kinzinger calls Trump ‘one of the weakest men that I’ve ever seen’ – BRIGID KENNEDY
https://theweek.com/donald-trump/1004829/gop-rep-adam-kinzinger-calls-trump-one-of-the-weakest-men-that-ive-ever-seen

September 12 Evening Edition

ABC7
— Chicago shootings: 48 shot, 5 fatally, in weekend violence
https://abc7chicago.com/47-shot-5-fatally-in-chicago-weekend-violence-/11015200/
— Biden’s federal vaccine mandate draws backlash, with Republicans threatening lawsuits. Biden’s move marks a dramatic escalation in the federal government’s campaign against COVID. – AP
https://abc7chicago.com/covid-vaccine-mandate-biden-speech-federal-workers-vaccines/11015455/

NBC5
— 3 GOP Prospects for 2024 Criticize Biden at Political Event. Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, Texas Sen. Ted Cruz and former Vice President Mike Pence attended Gov. Pete Ricketts’ annual steak-fry fundraiser in Nebraska City – Thomas Beaumont
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/politics/3-gop-prospects-for-2024-criticize-biden-at-political-event/2610663/

WGN9
— Illinois lawmakers consider Reagan statue on Capitol grounds – AP
https://wgntv.com/news/illinois-lawmakers-consider-reagan-statue-on-capitol-grounds/

WGN RADIO
— California voters: Less Republican and white than in 2003 – AP
https://wgnradio.com/news/california-voters-less-republican-and-white-than-in-2003/

CHAMPAIGN/URBANA NEWS GAZETTE
— Explaining the continuing fervor for Trump in Illinois – Jim Nowlan and Allen Andersen
https://www.news-gazette.com/opinion/columns/jim-nowlan-explaining-the-continuing-fervor-for-trump-in-illinois/article_7f447a47-0a09-5d8e-96c1-e62459747cce.html

WIBQ
— GOP newcomer with billionaire backing Jesse Sullivan calls to ‘moderate these crazy extremes’ in bid for IL Governor – Mark Maxwell
https://wibqam.com/2021/09/12/gop-newcomer-with-billionaire-backing-calls-to-moderate-these-crazy-extremes-in-bid-for-il-governor/

WSGW
— Kinzinger Says “A Lot Of People” To Blame For Missteps In Afghan Withdrawal
https://www.wsgw.com/kinzinger-says-a-lot-of-people-to-blame-for-missteps-in-afghan-withdrawal/

CENTER FOR ILLINOIS POLITICS
— Future of the Illinois Republican Party: Many Challenges, a Bit of Hope – Eric Krol
https://www.centerforilpolitics.org/articles/future-of-the-illinois-republican-party-many-challenges-a-bit-of-hope

MCHENRY COUNTY BLOG
— McConchie and Wilcox Hilltop Cary Fundraiser Gathers Faithful
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2021/09/12/mcconchie-and-wilcox-hilltop-cary-fundraiser-gathers-faithful/
— The Invisible State Legislators
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2021/09/12/the-invisible-state-legislators/

WASHINGTON TIMES
— Adam Kinzinger blasts Republicans for fundraising off of opposition to Biden’s vaccine mandate – Haris Alic
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2021/sep/12/adam-kinzinger-blasts-republicans-fundraising-oppo/

FOX NEWS
— MSNBC historian uses 9/11 to campaign against Republicans. Michael Beschloss said, ‘Our democracy tonight is as much in danger, I think, as it was in 1860 before the Civil War’ – Lindsay Kornick
https://www.foxnews.com/media/msnbc-contributor-uses-9-11-campaign-against-republicans

BREITBART
— Kinzinger: Some Republican Members of Congress Do Not Care About Constituents’ Lives — They Are ‘Playing on People’s Fear’ – PAM KEY
https://www.breitbart.com/clips/2021/09/12/kinzinger-some-republican-members-of-congress-do-not-about-constituents-lives-they-are-playing-on-peoples-fear/

NEWSMAX
— Kinzinger Praises George W. Bush For Calling Out Domestic Terrorists – Fran Beyer (COMMENT: Hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-haters hint/imply/argue/shout that Trump wants domestic terrorism.)
https://www.newsmax.com/politics/kinzinger-georgew-bush-domesticterror/2021/09/12/id/1036054/

TOWNHALL
— Biden’s Every Weapon Left Behind Program Empowers Taliban, Global Terrorism – Deroy Murdock
https://townhall.com/columnists/deroymurdock/2021/09/12/bidens-every-weapon-left-behind-program-empowers-taliban-global-terrorism-n2595693

BIZ PAC REVIEW
— Calif. advances prostitution-friendly bill decriminalizing loitering because RACISM – Joshua Nybo
https://www.bizpacreview.com/2021/09/12/calif-advances-prostitution-friendly-bill-decriminalizing-loitering-because-racism-1133397/

CBS NEWS
— Ruling Taliban settle into Afghan capital as U.S. commemorates September 11
https://www.cbsnews.com/news/taliban-afghanistan-capital-september-11/

CNN
— COMMENT: A hate-filled Republican-hating Republican hater says “Right wing media’s latest misinformation campaign targets the California recall.”
https://amp.cnn.com/cnn/2021/09/12/media/reliable-sources-misinformation-california-recall/index.html

NEW YORK TIMES
— COMMENT: Hate-filled Republican-hating Republican-haters say “False Election Claims in California Reveal a New Normal for G.O.P.”
https://www.nytimes.com/2021/09/12/us/politics/gop-voter-fraud-california-recall.html

WASHINGTON POST
— Democrats wanted Trump gone. Now they want him on the ballot. – Leandro, Calif. – David Weigel, Colby Itkowitz and Gregory S. Schneider
https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/california-recall-democrats/2021/09/12/32bd2d3c-1274-11ec-9cb6-bf9351a25799_story.html

NEWSWEEK
— Republicans Who Think Trump Shouldn’t Be GOP Nominee Nearly Triple From 2019: Poll – AILA SLISCO
https://www.newsweek.com/republicans-who-think-trump-shouldnt-gop-nominee-nearly-triple-2019-poll-1628300
— Kinzinger Rips Republicans ‘Playing on People’s Fear’ by Fundraising Off of Vaccine Mandates – NATALIE COLAROSSI
https://www.newsweek.com/kinzinger-rips-republicans-playing-peoples-fear-fundraising-off-vaccine-mandates-1628275
— Under Half of College-Educated Republicans Think Donald Trump Should Lead GOP: Poll – ANDREW STANTON
https://www.newsweek.com/under-half-college-educated-republicans-think-donald-trump-should-lead-gop-poll-1628270

FORBES
— Rep. Kinzinger Says GOP ‘Manipulating Our Base’ To Fundraise Off Biden’s Vaccine Mandates – Andrew Solender
https://www.forbes.com/sites/andrewsolender/2021/09/12/rep-kinzinger-says-gop-manipulating-our-base-to-fundraise-off-bidens-vaccine-mandates/

September 11 Evening Edition

NBC5
— 20 Years Since 9/11: Chicago Events Remember the Fallen, Honor First Responders – Lexi Sutter
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/20-years-since-9-11-chicago-events-remember-the-fallen-honor-first-responders/2610333/

CBS2
— Chicago Marks 20th Anniversary Of 9/11 Attacks; ‘We Must Remember The Sacrifices Made’
https://chicago.cbslocal.com/2021/09/11/9-11-memorial-ceremony-in-daley-plaza-honors-20th-anniversary/

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— Chicagoans remember 9/11: ‘Our mission is not over’ A McKinley Park man who was in New York City when the attacks happened recalled the tragedy Saturday as Chicago honored the nearly 3,000 lives lost. – Madeline Kenney
https://chicago.suntimes.com/2021/9/11/22668407/chicago-9-11-memorial-september-20th-anniversary
— Around Chicago, Muslims, Arab Americans say they still face post-9/11 discrimination. A suburban imam says there’s still an element that ‘kind of doesn’t want American Muslims to be part of that remembrance and grieving process. They want Islam to be the enemy.’ – Elvia Malagón
https://chicago.suntimes.com/politics/2021/9/10/22665373/sept11-muslims-arab-americans-bias-hatem-abudayyeh-tariq-el-amin-suzanne-akhras-sahloul-alia-bilal
— Muslim Americans are still fighting bias 2 decades after 9/11. Here are some of the ways how. For American Muslims who grew up in the shadow of 9/11, there’s ‘this sense of being Muslim as a kind of important identity marker regardless of your relationship with Islam,’ says Eman Abdelhadi, a University of Chicago sociologist. – Deepti Hajela
https://chicago.suntimes.com/2021/9/9/22663621/sept11-anniversary-muslims-america-bias

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— Chicago grieves 9/11 on 20th anniversary: ‘A wound that will never fully disappear’ – ALICE YIN
https://www.chicagotribune.com/news/breaking/ct-chicago-911-anniversary-observances-20210911-y42uc7gczzaebnwjujcnsyhrji-story.html
— Norwood Park Township budget missing some key information, watchdog says – BOB CHIARITO
https://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/norridge/ct-nhh-norwood-twp-budget-tl-0819-20210911-vs3v4khwbndqvpezibnyrcoxci-story.html

DAILY HERALD
— Naperville marks 20th anniversary of 9/11 terror attacks – Brian Hill
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20210911/naperville-marks-20th-anniversary-of-911-terror-attacks
— Suburban Skyview: Oak Brook’s American flag tribute to Sept. 11 fallen – John Starks
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20210911/suburban-skyview-oak-brooks-american-flag-tribute-to-sept-11-fallen
— Wheaton pays tribute to lives lost on 9/11, 20 years later
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20210911/wheaton-pays-tribute-to-lives-lost-on-911-20-years-later

SPRINGFIELD STATE JOURNAL REGISTER
— Clean-energy bill passed by Illinois House; Senate scheduled to vote on plan Monday – Dean Olsen
https://www.sj-r.com/story/news/2021/09/10/clean-energy-bill-illinois-some-republicans-join-democrats-in-voting/5779843001/

CHAMPAIGN/URBANA NEWS GAZETTE
— Line of Republican candidates for governor getting longer by the day – Jim Dey
https://www.news-gazette.com/opinion/columns/jim-dey-line-of-republican-candidates-for-governor-getting-longer-by-the-day/article_53df8321-05fe-5827-a9e1-aab82fd57bb0.html

DANVILLE COMMERCIAL
— Continuing Trump fervor explained – Jim Nowlan and Allen Andersen
https://www.commercial-news.com/opinion/op-ed-continuing-trump-fervor-explained/article_27dd913e-11b8-11ec-aa18-1fa248623c4d.html

FOX ILLINOIS
— Salesforce to help workers leave states over abortion laws – AP
https://foxillinois.com/news/nation-world/salesforce-to-help-workers-leave-states-over-abortion-laws

WGLT
— Red, White and Blue Rally Remembers, Honors Those Lost On 9/11
https://www.wglt.org/local-news/2021-09-11/red-white-and-blue-rally-remembers-honors-those-lost-on-9-11

GOPUSA
— America Mourns The Anniversary Of 9/11 While The Taliban Celebrate – Michael Reagan
https://www.gopusa.com/america-mourns-the-anniversary-of-9-11-while-the-taliban-celebrate/
— Teach Our Children Why We Were Attacked On 9/11
https://www.gopusa.com/teach-our-children-why-we-were-attacked-on-9-11/

BREITBART
— Donald Trump Visits New York City Police and Fire Departments on 9/11 – CHARLIE SPIERING
https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2021/09/11/donald-trump-visits-new-york-city-police-and-fire-departments-on-9-11/
— Donald Trump Jr.: Botched Afghanistan Withdrawal Result of ‘America Last’ Democrat Policies – HANNAH BLEAU
https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2021/09/11/exclusive-donald-trump-jr-botched-afghanistan-withdrawal-result-of-america-last-democrat-policies/

BLAZE
— Members of Congress, their staffs will be exempt from Biden’s federal vaccine mandate – CHRIS ENLOE
https://www.theblaze.com/news/congress-exempt-biden-vaccine-mandate
— ‘Abolitionist’ professor says 9/11 was attack on ‘heteropatriarchal capitalistic systems’ that benefit white people – CHRIS ENLOE
https://www.theblaze.com/news/jenn-jackson-sept-11-attack-comments-backlash

DAILY CALLER
— Former President Trump Meets With Police, Firefighters On 9/11 Anniversary
https://dailycaller.com/2021/09/11/trump-meets-police-firefighters-9-11-anniversary/

NEWSMAX
— Trump to Address 35,000 at National Mall During Christian Concert/Rally – Charles Kim
https://www.newsmax.com/us/sean-feucht-christian-speech-national-mall/2021/09/11/id/1035989/

ONE AMERICA NEWS NETWORK
— President Trump Predicts 2020 Election Will Be Decertified
https://www.oann.com/president-trump-predicts-2020-election-will-be-decertified/

POST MILLENNIAL
— Donald Trump makes surprise visit to NYPD and FDNY on 20th anniversary of 9/11
https://thepostmillennial.com/breaking-donald-trump-makes-surprise-visit-to-nypd-and-fdny-on-20th-anniversary-of-9-11

THE HILL
— Trump slams ‘incompetence’ of Afghan withdrawal on 9/11 anniversary – LEXI LONAS
https://thehill.com/blogs/blog-briefing-room/news/571819-trump-slams-incompetence-of-afghan-withdrawal-on-9-11

NEW YORK POST
— Trump makes surprise visit to New York police and firefighters on 9/11 – Jon Levine, Joe Marino, Larry Celona and Tina Moore
https://nypost.com/2021/09/11/trump-makes-surprise-visit-to-new-york-police-and-firefighters/

WASHINGTON POST
— George W. Bush compares ‘violent extremists at home’ to 9/11 terrorists in 20th anniversary speech – Amy B Wang and Caroline Anders (COMMENT: Ever-increasingly, conservative-haters paint conservatives as being extremists who should be gotten rid of.)
https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2021/09/11/george-w-bush-compares-violent-extremists-home-911-terrorists-20th-anniversary-speech/

September 10 Evening Edition

ABC7
— Planned Parenthood Illinois rallies against Texas abortion law in Federal Plaza – Sarah Schulte
https://abc7chicago.com/chicago-protest-today-texas-abortion-law-planned-parenthood-illinois/11013290/
— Illinois COVID Update: IL reports 26,062 new cases, 197 deaths over past week
https://abc7chicago.com/covid-illinois-cases-coronavirus-19/11012967/
— Republican venture capitalist Jesse Sullivan to run for Illinois governor – AP
https://abc7chicago.com/jesse-sullivan-illinois-governor-election-venture-capitalist/11011788/

NBC5
— Coronavirus by the Numbers: More Than 100 COVID Outbreaks Reported in Illinois Schools
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/coronavirus/coronavirus-by-the-numbers-more-than-100-covid-outbreaks-reported-in-illinois-schools/2609697/

FOX32
— Coronavirus cancels more Illinois high school football games – Tia Ewing
https://www.fox32chicago.com/news/coronavirus-cancels-more-illinois-high-school-football-games
— COMMENT: OUTRAGEOUS, DISGUSTING, TRAGIC: Pot pushers push pot.
https://www.fox32chicago.com/news/chicago-community-group-receives-nearly-2m-from-cannabis-tax-revenue

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— Delta’s descent? Weekly COVID-19 cases dip for first time since start of summer. The state’s case numbers took the first sustained step in the right direction since mid-June, but coronavirus hospitalizations and deaths are still rising. – Mitchell Armentrout
https://chicago.suntimes.com/coronavirus/2021/9/10/22667506/illinois-coronavirus-cases-fall-weekly-pritzker-vaccine-delta
— A new day and a new way in the Illinois House. The Illinois House’s approval of the climate/energy bill was a spectacular victory. – Rich Miller
https://chicago.suntimes.com/columnists/2021/9/10/22667625/illinois-house-climate-energy-bill-chris-welch-jaclyn-driscoll-column-rich-miller

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— Chicago takes out ad in Texas paper to lure businesses, residents angry over Lone Star state’s new abortion, voting laws – LISA DONOVAN
https://www.chicagotribune.com/business/ct-biz-world-business-chicago-ad-texas-voting-abortion-laws-20210910-zb533vpt6zabtgqanvhmvnuwxy-story.html
— Biden’s federal mandate takes vaccine decision off large employers’ hands – AP
https://www.chicagotribune.com/coronavirus/ct-aud-nw-vaccine-mandate-employers-20210910-6dm7xfjq2jef5l4tcmvr76q2vi-story.html
— Judge: Dennis Hastert accuser to be named in court as lawsuit goes to trial – CHRISTY GUTOWSKI
https://www.chicagotribune.com/news/breaking/ct-dennis-hastert-lawsuit-trial-ruling-met-20210910-bztmwluscjdp7ccrtmbib7imdu-story.html
— COMMENT: A hate-filled Republican-hating Republican-hater demonizes, denigrates, and condemns downstate Illinois.
https://www.chicagotribune.com/opinion/commentary/ct-opinion-downstate-illinois-trump-divide-20210910-dttz65ptq5aatpkr6ncixciie4-story.html
— Illinois Senate to return Monday to take up energy package with nuclear plant bailout. Here’s what else is in it. – DAN PETRELLA
https://www.chicagotribune.com/politics/ct-cb-illinois-energy-bill-20210910-wd7vsnlokfc3neh5cz5uler36e-story.html
— What can rebuild Illinoisans’ faith in Springfield? Ethics reform. What won’t? Faux reform. – EDITORIAL
https://www.chicagotribune.com/opinion/editorials/ct-editorial-illinois-ethics-reform-democrats-lip-service-20210910-jcegtrivj5d3nlzbvp5gb4p2im-story.html
— President Biden presses states to require vaccines for all teachers – AP
https://www.chicagotribune.com/coronavirus/ct-aud-nw-president-biden-require-vaccines-teachers-20210910-4kxsh47t7vgijiopibc22ilkb4-story.html

DAILY HERALD
— ‘Let’s roll’: Todd Beamer’s father on the valiant fight for Flight 93 – Katlyn Smith
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20210910/lets-roll-todd-beamers-father-on-the-valiant-fight-for-flight-93
— DISGUSTING, OUTRAGEOUS, TRAGIC: Could suburbs’ first cannabis lounge open in Mundelein? – Russell Lissau
https://www.dailyherald.com/business/20210910/could-suburbs-first-cannabis-lounge-open-in-mundelein
— Biden’s vaccine rules to set off barrage of legal challenges – AP
https://www.dailyherald.com/article/20210910/news/309109877
— 22 more COVID-19 outbreaks at suburban schools – Jake Griffin
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20210910/22-more-covid-19-outbreaks-at-suburban-schools

NPR ILLINOIS
— Alliance Of People Of Color Makes History On ‘Big Brother’ By Voting Out White Contestants
https://www.nprillinois.org/2021-09-10/alliance-of-people-of-color-makes-history-on-big-brother-by-voting-out-white-contestants

FOX ILLINOIS
— Illinois sees 26,000 new COVID-19 cases in past week
https://foxillinois.com/news/coronavirus/illinois-sees-26000-new-covid-19-cases-in-past-week

MCHENRY COUNTY BLOG
— Suzanne Ness Votes with Other Democrats for ComEd Bailout, Which Requires Electric Rate Increase – Roll Call
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2021/09/10/ness-votes-with-other-democrats-for-comed-bailout-which-requires-electric-rate-increase/
— Police Report on Crystal Lake Planet Fitness Patron Kicked Out for Not Wearing a Mask While on Treadmill
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2021/09/10/police-report-on-planet-fitness-patron-kicked-out-for-not-wearing-a-mask-while-on-treadmill/
— Considering Whether Township Government Is Closest to the People
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2021/09/10/considering-whether-township-governemnt-is-closest-to-the-people/
— Rabine Cites Facebook Censorship of Mask Post
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2021/09/10/rabine-cites-facebook-censorship-concerning-mask-post/
— Ugaste on Remap
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2021/09/10/ugaste-on-remap/
— Darren Bailey Statement on Jesse Sullivan Entry into Illinois Governor’s Race
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2021/09/10/darren-bailey-statement-on-jesse-sullivan-entry-into-illinois-governors-race/

ILLINOIS REVIEW
— US REPS BOST, MILLER RESPOND TO BIDEN ADMIN’S COVID MANDATE
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2021/09/us-reps-bost-miller-respond-to-biden-admins-covid-mandate.html
— BLACK CHICAGO SCHOLAR POINTS TO CRITICAL RACE THEORY AS “DOCTRINE OF DEMONS”
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2021/09/black-chicago-scholar-points-to-critical-race-theory-as-doctrine-of-demons-.html
— NEW GOP CANDIDATE TOSSES TECH HAT IN THE GOVERNOR’S RACE
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2021/09/new-gop-candidate-tosses-tech-hat-in-the-governors-race-.html

CAPITOL FAX
— COVID-19 roundup
https://capitolfax.com/2021/09/10/covid-19-roundup-101/

WASHINGTON EXAMINER
— Internal Google document ties white supremacy to Trump, MAGA, and Ben Shapiro – Nihal Krishan
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/google-document-ties-white-supremacy-trump-maga-ben-shapiro

FOX NEWS
— Liberal media embraces Biden’s COVID power grab after rejecting Trump’s threat to override governors last year. Political commentator Drew Holden calls out CNN, AP, Washington Post in his latest viral thread. – Joseph A. Wulfsohn
https://www.foxnews.com/media/liberal-media-biden-vaccine-mandate-trump
— Dems, media figures who rushed to judgment on Jussie Smollett called out for silence on Larry Elder assault. Kamala Harris, Nancy Pelosi, Bernie Sanders decline to address Elder incident. – Yael Halon
https://www.foxnews.com/media/jussie-smollett-larry-elder-assault-dems-media-silence
— Trump slams ‘rushed’ Afghanistan withdrawal, blames ‘incompetent’ Biden. Trump said there has ‘never been a greater embarrassment’ to the US than the Afghanistan withdrawal. – Brooke Singman
https://www.foxnews.com/politics/trump-slams-rushed-afghanistan-withdrawal-blames-incompetent-biden

BREITBART
— Joe Biden Again Undermines Vaccine with Talk of ‘Protecting Vaccinated from Unvaccinated’ – JOHN NOLTE
https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2021/09/10/nolte-joe-biden-again-undermines-vaccine-with-talk-of-protecting-vaccinated-from-unvaccinated/
— MSNBC Guest Calls for Drone Strikes on Americans Opposed to Vaccine Mandates – HANNAH BLEAU
https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2021/09/10/msnbc-guest-calls-drone-strikes-americans-opposed-vaccine-mandates/

TOWNHALL
— Psaki Can’t Explain Why Biden Mandated Vaccines for Americans but Not Illegals – Spencer Brown
https://townhall.com/tipsheet/spencerbrown/2021/09/10/psaki-cant-explain-why-biden-mandated-vaccines-for-americans-but-not-illegals-n2595705

ONE AMERICA NEWS NETWORK
— President Trump Releases 9/11 Remembrance Video
https://www.oann.com/president-trump-releases-9-11-remembrance-video/

CIVIL DEADLINE
— New Study Reveals Deadly Health Impact Of Gender Dysphoria
https://civildeadline.com/new-study-reveals-deadly-health-impact-of-gender-dysphoria/

LEGAL INSURRECTION
— Google Employee Education Program Teaches That America is a ‘System of White Supremacy’ “extensive racial-reeducation program, based on the core tenets of critical race theory” – Mike LaChance
https://legalinsurrection.com/2021/09/google-employee-education-program-teaches-that-america-is-a-system-of-white-supremacy/

EPOCH TIMES
— ‘Debunking the 1619 Project’ by Mary Grabar. Grabar discredits New York Times initiative with masterful historical onslaught – Dustin Bass
https://www.theepochtimes.com/book-review-debunking-the-1619-project-by-mary-grabar_3990272.html

THE HILL
— Democrats must stop using Jan. 6 committee to advance its witch hunt – REP. ANDY BIGGS (R-ARIZ.)
https://thehill.com/blogs/congress-blog/politics/571687-democrats-must-stop-using-jan-6-committee-to-advance-its-witch

ABC NEWS
— Kinzinger places blame on Trump, Biden for handling of Afghanistan. The Illinois congressman weighs in on the end of the Afghanistan war and how America should treat its relationship with the Taliban moving forward.
https://abcnews.go.com/theview/video/rep-adam-kinzinger-places-blame-trump-biden-handling-79943220

WALL STREET JOURNAL
— Arizona’s Border Crisis Threatens Public Safety and Health. Migrants are still pouring by the thousands into the U.S. from Mexico. None are vetted or tested for Covid. – Leo W. Banks
https://www.wsj.com/articles/arizona-border-crisis-public-safety-health-crossings-illegal-alien-immigrant-covid-terrorist-11631304060
— Journalism Schools Leave Graduates With Hefty Student Loans. Students take on debt for master’s degrees in hope of news jobs even as opportunities diminish. – Melissa Korn and Anthony DeBarros
https://www.wsj.com/articles/journalism-schools-leave-graduates-with-hefty-student-loans-11631275201

BUSINESS INSIDER
— Quincy is offering people $5,000 to move there to help plug its labor shortage. Its mayor says the streets are lined with ‘help wanted’ signs. – Grace Dean
https://www.businessinsider.com/illinois-quincy-labor-shortage-pay-new-residents-work-jobs-employment-2021-9

September 9 Evening Edition

ABC7
— Illinois COVID Update: IL reports 4,741 cases, 22 deaths
https://abc7chicago.com/health/il-reports-4741-covid-cases-22-deaths/11010621/

NBC5
— COVID by the Numbers: Coronavirus Metrics in Each of Illinois’ 11 Health Care Regions
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/coronavirus/covid-by-the-numbers-coronavirus-metrics-in-each-of-illinois-11-health-care-regions-2/2608929/

FOX32
— Illinois records highest single day of COVID deaths in months
https://www.fox32chicago.com/news/illinois-records-highest-single-day-of-covid-deaths-in-months

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— Central Illinois venture capitalist Jesse Sullivan launches bid for GOP governor nomination – RICK PEARSON
https://www.chicagotribune.com/politics/ct-illinois-gop-governor-candidate-sullivan-20210909-xipcsxe63fcszjl5tgqopwsvlu-story.html
— President Biden announces sweeping new vaccine mandates for 100 million Americans – AP
https://www.chicagotribune.com/coronavirus/vaccine/ct-aud-nw-biden-federal-workers-covid-vaccine-20210909-jenf2jzwfbfubapfuvut2lko7q-story.html
— Federal judge dismisses watchdog’s RICO suit over ComEd bribery scheme, says no evidence Madigan muscled votes – JASON MEISNER and RAY LONG
https://www.chicagotribune.com/news/criminal-justice/ct-comed-bribery-michael-madigan-federal-rico-lawsuit-dismissed-20210909-acbd7tlmcjfofgpbphjmq4qe6a-story.html
— Byron’s nuclear plant has generated jobs and revenue for decades. Now its future is on the line in Springfield: ‘We’re pawns in a big chess game’ – DAN PETRELLA
https://www.chicagotribune.com/politics/ct-illinois-house-energy-byron-nuclear-20210909-grcnidb6hnaariwg5ydlazwqe4-story.html
— Illinois House committee advances revamped energy plan — with subsidies to ComEd parent — that will cost average customer about $4.50 a month – DAN PETRELLA
https://www.chicagotribune.com/politics/ct-illinois-house-energy-proposal-20210909-zqtp7sfpr5gclm7harlwmxw6ka-story.html
— CPS reports 160 COVID cases and nearly 3,000 ‘close contacts,’ but CTU questions accuracy of district case tracker – TRACY SWARTZ
https://www.chicagotribune.com/news/breaking/ct-chicago-public-schools-covid-numbers-20210909-6zkei7tz35ekbha6zc4lct5mha-story.html

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— Casting himself as an ‘outsider,’ California venture capitalist Sullivan enters GOP race to unseat Pritzker. In a campaign video, Illinois native Jesse Sullivan, founder of Alter Global in San Francisco, stresses his roots growing up in central Illinois and the values he learned in “the Land of Lincoln.” – Rachel Hinton
https://chicago.suntimes.com/elections/2021/9/9/22664522/california-venture-capitalist-jesse-sullivan-gop-race-pritzker-bailey-rabine-schimpf
— DISGUSTING, OUTRAGEOUS, TRAGIC: Marijuana use among U.S. college students hits record high during pandemic, study finds – Jay Cannon
https://chicago.suntimes.com/cannabis/2021/9/9/22664701/marijuana-college-students-record-high-covid-pandemic-national-institute-drug-abuse-alcohol-smoking

CRAIN’S CHICAGO BUSINESS
— Jesse who? What to know about the latest GOP governor hopeful. Jesse Sullivan is a down-home guy from downstate Petersburg—with a side trip to Silicon Valley. – STEVEN R. STRAHLER
https://www.chicagobusiness.com/government/what-know-about-illinois-governor-candidate-jesse-sullivan

DAILY HERALD
— Sweeping new vaccine mandates for 100 million Americans – AP
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20210909/sweeping-new-vaccine-mandates-for-100-million-americans
— U-46 asks students, parents, and staff to take equity survey
https://www.dailyherald.com/submitted/20210909/u-46-asks-students-parents-and-staff-to-take-equity-survey

SPRINGFIELD STATE JOURNAL REGISTER
— Petersburg native Jesse Sullivan launches campaign for Illinois GOP nomination for governor – Riley Eubanks
https://www.sj-r.com/story/news/politics/elections/2021/09/09/jesse-sullivan-joins-bailey-rabine-and-schimpf-governors-race/8258769002/

BLOOMINGTON PANTAGRAPH
— Byron faces threat of nuclear plant shutdown – DAN PETRELLA
https://pantagraph.com/news/state-and-regional/govt-and-politics/illinois-town-faces-threat-of-nuclear-plant-shutdown/article_0d00daaa-374e-5bfd-bd0c-89d851d6ba59.html

WQAD
— New legislative map leaves Illinois senator half-mile shy of district line. After Illinois redistricting, Republican Sen. Neil Anderson’s house now falls a half-mile outside of the district he’s represented since 2015. – Shelby Kluver and Jennifer Somers
https://www.wqad.com/article/news/local/illinois-redistricting-anderson-36th-district/526-a9cf1427-1a40-48be-96f4-6874386b740a

CHICAGO LAW BULLETIN
— Jury grants $7.5M award to DuPage SWAT officer – Patricia Manson
https://www.chicagolawbulletin.com/swat-team-member-hit-by-shotgun-round-awarded-$7-5-million-20210909

MCHENRY COUNTY BLOG
— Illinois Supreme Court: Mark Curran Launching Campaign for Republican Nomination in 2nd District
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2021/09/09/curran090921/
— UPDATE: Video Announcement Launches Jesse Sullivan Candidacy for Republican Nomination for Governor with $10.8 Million Raised in Past Week
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2021/09/09/sullivan090921/
— IL-17: As Esther Joy King Announces Both Local and National Endorsements, Warning from FEC Plus No Financial Disclosure Statement
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2021/09/09/king090921/
— Lake County Parents Organize Against Pritzker Purgatory
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2021/09/09/lake-county-parents-organize-against-pritzker-purgatory/
— ComEd Rate Hike Bill in House
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2021/09/08/comed-rate-hike-bill-in-house/
— Rabine Holding House Meetings – One in Naperville
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2021/09/08/rabine-holding-house-meetings/
— Rabine Comments on New Rich Guy Running for GOP Gubernatorial Nomination
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2021/09/09/rabine-comments-on-new-rich-guy-running-for-gop-gubernatorial-nomination/
— Tribune: ComEd Bailout Bill “Another Shakedown of Illinois Ratepayers”
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2021/09/09/tribune-comed-bailout-bill-another-shakedown-of-illinois-ratepayers/
— Dundee Township Republicans Hosting Picnic Sunday in West Dundee
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2021/09/09/dtro091221/
— Victims’ Rights Case Hearing in Rockford Friday
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2021/09/09/victims-rights-case-hearing-in-rockford-friday/
— Dems Decide to Up Your Electric Rates “Only” $4.5 per Month
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2021/09/09/dems-decide-to-up-your-electric-rates-only-45-per-month/
— Madigan Off the Hook in Civil Case
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2021/09/09/madigan-off-the-hook-in-civil-trial/

FOX BUSINESS
— Google ‘antiracism’ initiative attacks Ben Shapiro, suggests using evidence in argument is racist: report Google materials also suggested that ‘Make America Great Again’ was form of White supremacy – Samuel Dorman
https://www.foxbusiness.com/politics/google-anti-racism-ben-shapiro-racist

GOPUSA
— The Media Coaches Democrats, Trashes Republicans
https://www.gopusa.com/the-media-coaches-democrats-trashes-republicans/

BLAZE
— National Archives posts ‘harmful content’ warning on Constitution, Declaration of Independence, other founding documents – PHIL SHIVER
https://www.theblaze.com/news/harmful-content-warning-constitution-declaration-national-archives
— Silicon Valley investor steps down from company’s board after calling Black Lives Matter the ‘true racists’ who push socialism – CARLOS GARCIA
https://www.theblaze.com/news/veronica-wu-blm-racists-board

NEWSMAX
— A Radical Racial Reeducation Program at Google? – Christopher Rufo
https://www.newsmax.com/christopherrufo/Google-Antiracism-CRT-Critical-Race-Theory/2021/09/09/id/1035731/
— Kinzinger Rips Trump’s Praise of Robert E. Lee, Demands GOP Condemnation
https://www.newsweek.com/republican-adam-kinzinger-rips-trumps-praise-robert-e-lee-demands-gop-condemnation-1627530

CNN
— McConnell carefully choosing battles in Trump proxy war for the midterms – Michael Warren and Sara Murray (COMMENT: For general elections, I have always helped elect Republican candidates who have won primaries. I should write a book about Republican candidates who have won primaries but who then a) rejected help from those who supported their primary opponents and b) blamed those who supported their primary opponents for their defeats in general elections.)
https://www.wral.com/mcconnell-carefully-choosing-battles-in-trump-proxy-war-for-the-midterms/19866784/

WALL STREET JOURNAL
— Amazon Dangles Free Bachelor’s Degrees as New Perk in Fight for U.S. Workers. E-commerce giant will expand college education benefit as it battles to hire hourly workers in tight U.S. labor market – Chip Cutter
https://www.wsj.com/articles/amazon-dangles-a-new-perk-in-fight-for-u-s-workers-free-bachelors-degrees-11631197800

FORBES
— Attack On California Gubernatorial Hopeful Larry Elder Goes Viral – Will It Impact The Election? – Peter Suciu
https://www.forbes.com/sites/petersuciu/2021/09/09/attack-on-california-gubernatorial-hopeful-larry-elder-goes-viral–will-it-impact-the-election/

RASMUSSEN REPORTS
— Most Americans Believe Government Employees Work Less (COMMENT: I worked for the federal government for almost 30 years and I have been a federal retiree for almost 24 years. I should write a book about those who have used that against me the most. I would focus on those who have never sought a federal job a) because the pay and benefits are terrible, b) because the advancement opportunities are terrible, c) because they lack required education, work experience, professional certifications, and/or professional licenses, d) because they cannot pass an employment examination, e) because they cannot pass a background investigation, f) because they cannot pass a physical examination, g) because they cannot take the demonization, denigration, and condemnation that comes with being a federal employee or federal retiree, and/or h) because they are Republican, White, male, older, and/or non-veteran and they know that the federal government discriminates against the aforesaid.)
https://www.rasmussenreports.com/public_content/business/jobs_employment/most_americans_believe_government_employees_work_less

September 7 Evening Edition

ABC7
— Illinois COVID Update: IL reports 2,558 cases, 9 deaths
https://abc7chicago.com/health/il-reports-2558-covid-cases-9-deaths/11006297/
— Mexico Supreme Court rules criminalizing abortion is unconstitutional
https://abc7chicago.com/mexico-abortion-legal-supreme-court-laws-texas/11006763/

FOX32
— Chicago businesses cited for violating mask mandate as mu variant raises concern – Brittany Garzillo
https://www.fox32chicago.com/news/chicago-businesses-cited-for-violating-mask-mandate-as-mu-variant-raises-concern

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— House lawmakers back to Springfield on Thursday to address long-awaited energy bill — passage called ‘possible’ House Speaker Emanuel “Chris” Welch on Tuesday called the state’s lower legislative chamber back to Springfield for a session Thursday, saying he is “pleased” to see negotiations on the energy legislation moving forward and “confident” it will “be viewed as a model for many other states.” – Rachel Hinton
https://chicago.suntimes.com/politics/2021/9/7/22661355/house-energy-vote-thursday-plan-carbon-emissions-amendatory-veto-ethics-package

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— Chicago mask mandate violations lead to at least 30 citations against businesses – ALICE YIN
https://www.chicagotribune.com/news/breaking/ct-chicago-mask-mandate-citations-warnings-20210907-42b7h5xwf5hollhyao5rogakt4-story.html
— Chicago aldermen are up for their biggest raises in 15 years. Will any of them turn it down? – JOHN BYRNE
https://www.chicagotribune.com/politics/ct-chicago-aldermen-pay-raises-20210907-c2vyp37fejc23ew3q3bw3uyeqi-story.html
— Chicago aldermen pay: A ward-by-ward look at how much money each City Council member makes – KORI RUMORE and JOHN BYRNE
https://www.chicagotribune.com/politics/ct-chicago-alderman-pay-raises-chart-20210907-s4gabuunynhuxgsm37knwoomqq-story.html
— With clock ticking on Exelon’s threat to shutter Byron nuclear plant, Illinois House returns Thursday to take up energy proposal – DAN PETRELLA
https://www.chicagotribune.com/politics/ct-illinois-house-comed-energy-proposal-20210907-t3r2ldvhazculmmjlgkpg6tndy-story.html
— Plea to southern Illinois: Wake up and get the vaccine – EDITORIAL
https://www.chicagotribune.com/opinion/editorials/ct-editorial-southern-illinois-20210907-ui5wm4trcrggrfhnrnsqkyola4-story.html

DAILY HERALD
— COVID-19 update: 2,333 hospitalized, 66 more deaths over holiday weekend – Jake Griffin
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20210907/covid-19-update-2333-hospitalized-66-more-deaths-over-holiday-weekend
— COVID-19 hospitalizations still rising, but more slowly – Jake Griffin
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20210907/covid-19-hospitalizations-still-rising-but-more-slowly

RIVER BENDER
— Gary Rabine Takes State Fair Straw Poll
https://www.riverbender.com/articles/details/gary-rabine-takes-state-fair-straw-poll-52957.cfm

JACKSONVILLE JOURNAL COURIER
— Lawmaker challenging state’s authority to mandate masks
https://www.myjournalcourier.com/insider/article/Lawmaker-challenging-state-s-authority-to-mandate-16440840.php

FOX ILLINOIS
— White House taps populist message as Biden pushes $3.5T plan – AP
https://foxillinois.com/news/connect-to-congress/white-house-taps-populist-message-as-biden-pushes-35t-plan

WIREPOINTS
— Chicago Aldermen set to receive a 5.5% pay increase to $130K, the largest pay increase in 15 years
https://wirepoints.org/chicago-aldermen-set-to-receive-a-5-5-pay-increase-to-130k-the-largest-pay-increase-in-15-years-wirepoints-on-chicagos-morning-answer/

CAPITOL FAX
— COVID-19 roundup
https://capitolfax.com/2021/09/07/covid-19-roundup-99/
— Rabine claims victory *** Sullivan floats gubernatorial candidacy
https://capitolfax.com/2021/09/07/sullivan-floats-gubernatorial-candidacy/

FOX NEWS
— WSJ columnist calls out AOC, liberals for ignoring ‘real structural racism’ in schools. 2019 data showed proficiency rates for many Black eighth-graders in single digits. – Cortney O’Brien
https://www.foxnews.com/media/aoc-progressives-ignoring-failing-public-schools-structural-racism

GOPUSA
— Democrats Use Hurricane Ida To Sell Infrastructure Bill
https://www.gopusa.com/democrats-use-hurricane-ida-to-sell-infrastructure-bill/

BLAZE
— Biden admin stopped planes chartered by Glenn Beck charity from taking off, handed manifest over to Taliban ‘They were told to go back into the airport and hand everything in to the Taliban’ – PHIL SHIVER
https://www.theblaze.com/news/biden-administration-stopped-glenn-beck-planes-afghanistan

DAILY CALLER
— Biden Admin Admits Americans Are Stranded Behind Enemy Lines – DYLAN HOUSMAN
https://dailycaller.com/2021/09/07/joe-biden-americans-stranded-afghanistan-taliban-airport/
— Biden Admin Says It Does Not Have The ‘Assets’ To Prevent Taliban From Reportedly Grounding Planes Trying To Leave Afghanistan – ANDERS HAGSTROM
https://dailycaller.com/2021/09/06/biden-taliban-afghanistan-mccaul/

ASSOCIATED PRESS
— Taliban disperse Kabul rally, arrest journalists – TAMEEM AKHGAR (COMMENT: I have been the GOPUSA Illinois Editor since 2000. I should write a book about how the following have treated me: a) leaders of the Illinois Republican Party, DuPage County Republican Central Committee, and Milton Township Republican Organization, b) Republican leaders of Illinois, DuPage County, Milton Township, Wheaton, Wheaton Chamber of Commerce, and Wheaton Park District, and c) Republican candidates on ballots in my precinct, their political consultants, their major donors, their fundraisers, their campaign managers, their campaign staff members, and their campaign volunteers. I would focus on adverse actions that the aforesaid have taken against me.)
https://www.wptv.com/news/world/taliban-disperse-kabul-rally-arrest-journalists

WASHINGTON POST
— Voters elect representatives. But often it is politicians who pick their voters. For centuries, politicians trying to shape the electorate have both expanded and contracted voting access. – Warren E. Milteer Jr. (COMMENT: Ever-increasingly, as Democrats move in, RINO activists, candidates, elected officials, party leaders, major donors, fundraisers, campaign managers, etc. pander to Democrats by dumping conservatives, that is, by dumping platform Republicans, that is, by dumping Republicans.)
https://www.washingtonpost.com/outlook/2021/09/07/voters-elect-representatives-often-it-is-politicians-who-pick-their-voters/

WALL STREET JOURNAL
— Taliban Unveil New Afghan Government. Afghanistan’s new rulers omit other political forces and women, give senior post to leader of al Qaeda-linked group. – Yaroslav Trofimov
https://www.wsj.com/articles/taliban-crack-down-on-protest-led-by-women-in-kabul-11631014019?mod=djemwhatsnews

FORBES
— Republicans Are Abandoning The National Mainstream Media In Droves – Andy Meek
https://www.forbes.com/sites/andymeek/2021/09/06/republicans-are-abandoning-the-national-mainstream-media-in-droves-because-they-dont-trust-it/

BLOOMBERG
— The Taliban’s New Cabinet Includes U.S.-Designated Terrorist – Eltaf Najafizada
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2021-09-07/taliban-say-new-government-to-be-announced-soon

EDITOR & PUBLISHER
— COMMENT: Democrats say “Misinformation on Facebook got six times more clicks than factual news during the 2020 election” and “Right-leaning pages also produce more misinformation.” My critics/opponents paint themselves as being arbitrators of what is misinformation and what is factual.
https://www.editorandpublisher.com/stories/misinformation-on-facebook-got-six-times-more-clicks-than-factual-news-during-the-2020-election,201780

CHICAGO PRIDE
— COMMENT: Naperville promotes LGBTQ.
https://chicago.gopride.com/news/article.cfm/articleid/122524225

September 6 Evening Edition

ABC7
— Justice Department will ‘protect’ abortion seekers in Texas under FACE Act. AG Merrick Garland said the Justice Department will use the FACE Act as part of the federal response to the Texas law. – AP
https://abc7chicago.com/texas-abortion-law-heartbeat-bill-freedom-of-access-to-clinic-entrances-act-attorney-general-merrick-garland/11003933/

DAILY HERALD
— Last day of Last Fling: Crowds line the curbs for Naperville Labor Day parade – John Starks
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20210906/last-day-of-last-fling-crowds-line-the-curbs-for-naperville-labor-day-parade

CHAMPAIGN/URBANA NEWS GAZETTE
— Pritzker’s veto pledge on maps suspect from moment he made it – Jim Dey
https://www.news-gazette.com/opinion/columns/jim-dey-pritzkers-veto-pledge-on-maps-suspect-from-moment-he-made-it/article_c47f80d5-681d-59af-bd6f-a3da08f81d6a.html

FOX ILLINOIS
— Local businesses forced to close on certain days as labor shortage worsens – Jakob Emerson
https://foxillinois.com/news/local/local-businesses-forced-to-close-on-certain-days-as-labor-shortage-worsens

NPR ILLINOIS
— Planes Chartered To Evacuate Americans And Others From Afghanistan Remain Grounded – Jackie Northam, Chris Benderev
https://www.nprillinois.org/2021-09-06/planes-chartered-to-evacuate-americans-and-others-from-afghanistan-remain-grounded

WASHINGTON TIMES
— ‘Shaken to the core’: Terrorism fears increasing for U.S. allies, Hagerty says. GOP senator says closest alliances ‘blindsided’ by Afghanistan withdrawal. – Joseph Clark
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2021/sep/6/bill-hagerty-gop-senator-allies-shaken-core-afghan/

GOPUSA
— Biden, Harris Or Pelosi? All 3 Options Are ‘Pretty Terrible’
https://www.gopusa.com/biden-harris-or-pelosi-all-3-options-are-pretty-terrible/
— Portions Of Louisiana May Remain Without Power Through Sept. 29
https://www.gopusa.com/portions-of-louisiana-may-remain-without-power-through-sept-29/

FOX BUSINESS
— Franklin Graham laments ‘incentive not to work’ on Labor Day. Evangelist says, ‘God created us to work,” but stimulus bills “encouraged people not to work’ – Tyler O’Neil
https://www.foxbusiness.com/politics/franklin-graham-laments-incentive-not-to-work-on-labor-day

BLAZE
— Chicago: 58 shot during bloody holiday weekend, including 8 children; 4-year-old boy killed by stray bullets – PAUL SACCA
https://www.theblaze.com/news/chicago-shootings-boy-shot-mychal-moultry
— As Taliban holds Americans ‘hostage,’ Biden admin says there’s little it can do: ‘We do not control the airspace’ – PHIL SHIVER
https://www.theblaze.com/news/taliban-americans-hotsage-biden-aghanistan

DAILY CALLER
— State Legislatures Are The Nation’s Last Remaining Conservative Institution – VARUN HUKERI
https://dailycaller.com/2021/09/06/state-legislature-conservative-texas-crt-abortion-mask-mandates/

BIZ PAC REVIEW
— Kinzinger goes off about tribes when a real conservative confronts him about ‘new buddies’ – Terresa Monroe-Hamilton
https://www.bizpacreview.com/2021/09/06/kinzinger-goes-off-about-tribes-when-a-real-conservative-confronts-him-about-new-buddies-1130399/
— Taliban grounds Glenn Beck’s rescue planes in Afghanistan holding at least 100 Americans ‘hostage’ – Terresa Monroe-Hamilton
https://www.bizpacreview.com/2021/09/06/taliban-grounds-glenn-becks-rescue-planes-in-afghanistan-holding-at-least-100-americans-hostage-1130232/
— Zogby Poll: One in five Biden voters say they want to take back their 2020 vote – Robert Jonathan
https://www.bizpacreview.com/2021/09/06/zogby-poll-one-in-five-biden-voters-say-they-want-to-take-back-their-2020-vote-1130298/
— Tucker Carlson goes after the Pentagon, accuses US military brass of lying for decades – Joshua Nybo
https://www.bizpacreview.com/2021/09/06/tucker-carlson-goes-after-the-pentagon-accuses-us-military-brass-of-lying-for-decades-1130266/
— China positions itself as world STEM leader while American schools piddle with pronouns – Robert Jonathan
https://www.bizpacreview.com/2021/09/06/china-positions-itself-as-world-stem-leader-while-american-schools-piddle-with-pronouns-1130404/
— Desperate rancher near Southern border: ‘Dead bodies piling up here. Where’s Joe Biden?’ – Joshua Nybo
https://www.bizpacreview.com/2021/09/06/desperate-rancher-near-southern-border-dead-bodies-piling-up-here-wheres-joe-biden-1130523/

EPOCH TIMES
— Congressman: At Least 500 Americans Stranded in Afghanistan, Contradicting White House Estimates – JACK PHILLIPS
https://www.theepochtimes.com/mkt_breakingnews/congressman-at-least-500-americans-stranded-in-afghanistan-contradicting-white-house-estimates_3984209.html

THE HILL
— DOJ says it will ‘protect’ women seeking abortions in Texas – OLAFIMIHAN OSHIN
https://thehill.com/homenews/state-watch/570979-doj-says-it-will-protect-women-seeking-abortions-in-texas

MSNBC
— How Trump’s biggest fans are taking over America’s elections. The threat to U.S. elections now runs all the way from top to bottom. – Zeeshan Aleem
https://www.msnbc.com/opinion/florida-michigan-other-state-elections-are-falling-trump-loyalists-n1278499
(FROM THE ARTICLE: ProPublica recently published a stunning investigation into a new right-wing movement to infiltrate the American electoral system, spurred by the lie that the 2020 election was stolen from former President Donald Trump. Fueled by calls from former Trump adviser Steve Bannon, thousands of new precinct officers — who in some cases collectively have the power to help elect members of election oversight boards — have already signed up in key battleground states, including Michigan and Florida.)

FAST COMPANY
— 4 ways a boss can create a toxic workplace – ART MARKMAN (COMMENT: My Democrat bosses in the federal government focused on promoting hatred against their employees who were Republican, and especially against those who were White, male, older, non-veteran, conservative, Protestant, German American, and/or those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time. Democrat plant, Libertarian plant, Green plant, Independent plant, and RINO leaders of Republican organizations focus on promoting hatred against Republicans, and especially against those who are White, male, older, non-veteran, conservative, Protestant, German American, and/or those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time. )
https://www.fastcompany.com/90670106/4-ways-a-boss-can-create-a-toxic-workplace

RASMUSSEN REPORTS
— Afghanistan: Most Voters Blame Biden, Would Back Military Rescue of Hostages
https://www.rasmussenreports.com/public_content/politics/current_events/afghanistan/afghanistan_most_voters_blame_biden_would_back_military_rescue_of_hostages

LGBTQ NATION
— COMMENT: Ever-increasingly, LGBTQ-promoters call you a bigot if you do not promote LGBTQ.
https://www.lgbtqnation.com/2021/09/bigots-got-lgbtq-history-display-removed-missouri-capitol/

September 3 Evening Edition

ABC7
— Biden’s job approval drops to 44% amid broad criticism on Afghanistan: POLL – Gary Langer
https://abc7chicago.com/biden-approval-rating-afghanistan-polls-taliban/10995980/
— Illinois COVID Update: IL reports 30,319 new cases, 178 deaths over past week
https://abc7chicago.com/health/il-reports-30319-new-covid-cases-178-deaths-over-past-week/10996309/

WGN9
— Northern Illinois coroner charged with stealing from dead people – AP
https://wgntv.com/news/northern-illinois-coroner-charged-with-stealing-from-dead-people/

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— Republicans upend Democratic efforts to show they’re serious about ethics reform in Springfield – DAN PETRELLA
https://www.chicagotribune.com/politics/ct-illinois-legislature-ethics-legislation-20210903-t4evm6h2ubcdvihhawtimvrbua-story.html
— COVID-19 outbreaks in Illinois schools triple since last week, but some take issue with the state’s new definition of an outbreak – KAREN ANN CULLOTTA
https://www.chicagotribune.com/coronavirus/ct-illinois-school-covid-outbreak-criteria-20210903-rsrpjjdgzfg3fl3hmg3vdsg3yu-story.html

DAILY HERALD
— Suburban school COVID-19 outbreaks nearly triple this week – Jake Griffin
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20210903/suburban-school-covid-19-outbreaks-nearly-triple-this-week
— COVID-19 hospitalizations climb to highest point since April – Jake Griffin
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20210903/covid-19-hospitalizations-climb-to-highest-point-since-april

JOURNAL GAZETTE TIMES COURIER
— ‘Worker shortage’ has not reached most Central Illinois unions – KADE HEATHER
https://jg-tc.com/news/local/worker-shortage-has-not-reached-most-central-illinois-unions/article_cd075058-412a-5d7f-9130-0792a1968075.html

JUST THE NEWS
— Calls mount to fire teacher in Chicago suburb (Glen Ellyn) as she shares LGBTQ+ activist books with third-graders. The public school teacher shared a Tik Tok of the books she uses to encourage activism among her young students. – Sophie Mann
https://justthenews.com/politics-policy/education/calls-mount-fire-teacher-chicago-suburb-she-shares-lgbtq-activist-books

CENTER SQUARE ILLINOIS
— Illinois’ legislative maps in federal courts’ hands as groups sue Democrats – Greg Bishop
https://www.thecentersquare.com/illinois/illinois-legislative-maps-in-federal-courts-hands-as-groups-sue-democrats/article_8a87fcb6-0cd6-11ec-a79f-1ff2fd5522b7.html

MCHENRY COUNTY BLOG
— Darren Bailey at Crystal Lake Home Gathering
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2021/09/03/darren-bailey-at-cfrystal-lake-home-gathering/
— Reick’s Take on Redistricting
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2021/09/03/reicks-take-on-redistricting/
— Tony Colatorti Plans Fundraiser for Sheriff’s Campaign at His Downtown Algonquin Restaurant
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2021/09/03/colatori-plans-fundraiser-for-sheriffs-campaign-at-his-algonquin-restaurant/
— Not Going to Chicago
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2021/09/03/not-going-to-chicago/
— IL-16: Kim Klacik Sues Candace Owens for Defamation for $20 Million and Where’s Klacik’s Financial Disclosure Statement?
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2021/09/02/juneteenth090221/

ILLINOIS REVIEW
— AS OF FRIDAY, 81 ILLINOIS SCHOOLS CONTEND WITH COVID OUTBREAKS, 4169 SPARED THUS FAR
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2021/09/as-of-friday-81-illinois-schools-contend-with-covid-outbreaks-4169-spared-thus-far.html
— REP. NEIMERG ON HOUSE FLOOR: REIN IN THIS TYRANNICAL GOVERNOR!
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2021/09/rep-neimerg-on-house-floor-rein-in-this-tyrannical-governor-.html
— THORNER: THIS NATION’S EXPANDING DEPENDENCE STATE
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2021/09/thorner-this-nations-expanding-dependance-state.html

CAPITOL FAX
— Illinois Republicans continue silence about US Supreme Court ruling on Texas abortion law
https://capitolfax.com/2021/09/03/illinois-republicans-continue-silence-about-us-supreme-court-ruling-on-texas-abortion-law/
— COVID-19 roundup
https://capitolfax.com/2021/09/03/covid-19-roundup-98/

WASHINGTON TIMES
— Military officials expect 50,000 Afghan refugees to come to the U.S. Bases in Virginia and around U.S. prepped to handle those fleeing Taliban. – Mike Glenn
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2021/sep/3/military-officials-expect-50000-afghan-refugees-co/

GOPUSA
— Taliban Announces China Will Be Their Main Partner
https://www.gopusa.com/taliban-announces-china-will-be-their-main-partner/
— BLM Poster Isn’t Controversial, Says Teacher; Refuses To Take It Down – Bob Kellogg
https://www.gopusa.com/blm-poster-isnt-controversial-says-teacher/
— Biden’s Campaign Promise Gets Americans Killed
https://www.gopusa.com/bidens-campaign-promise-gets-americans-killed/

BLAZE
— ‘As many abortions as possible’: Inside the ‘race’ to terminate pregnancies before Texas ban kicked in; women ‘relieved,’ ‘happy’ after having last-minute procedures – PHIL SHIVER
https://www.theblaze.com/news/race-to-get-abortions-before-texas-ban

DAILY CALLER
— Blame Game: Pentagon Blames Homeland Security, Who Blame The White House, Who Blame Afghan Forces – VIRGINIA KRUTA
https://dailycaller.com/2021/09/03/joe-biden-administration-blame-pentagon-homeland-security-afghan-forces/

BIZ PAC REVIEW
— Former AmEx employee files detailed lawsuit alleging he was terminated because he’s white – Jon Dougherty
https://www.bizpacreview.com/2021/09/03/game-on-former-amex-employee-files-detailed-lawsuit-alleging-he-was-terminated-because-hes-white-1129155/
(FROM THE ARTICLE: A former employee of financial powerhouse American Express has filed a lawsuit against his former company alleging he was terminated because he is white and because he said he opposed as racist the corporate “diversity” policy of increasing the number of non-white staffers. Christopher Rufo, a senior fellow at the Manhattan Institute who has published a great deal of research involving the corporate spread of “critical race theory” policies, wrote on Twitter that the former AmEx employee, Brian Netzel, was inspired to file suit based on his reporting.)

LEGAL INSURRECTION
— Calls Grow to Impeach Biden Over Exchange With Then-Afghan President Ashraf Ghani. “This is the phone call, instead of the one between Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, that should lead to impeachment.” – Mike LaChance
https://legalinsurrection.com/2021/09/calls-grow-to-impeach-biden-over-exchange-with-then-afghan-president-ashraf-ghani/

WASHINGTON POST
— COMMENT: Expect that ever-increasingly, Democrats and RINOs will paint conservatives in America as being far worse than the Taliban.
https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2021/09/03/far-right-america-taliban/

FORBES
— Acceptance, Growth And Trust: Three Key Elements To Retaining The Best Talent – Gilda D’Incerti (COMMENT: Ever-increasingly, the more of the following that you are, the less that Democrats, Libertarians, Greens, Independents, and RINOs accept you: Republican, White, male, older, Trump supporter, conservative, patriotic, heterosexual, married, non-veteran, gun owner, Christian, Protestant, Italian American, German American, and/or if your ancestors have been in America for a long time.)
https://www.forbes.com/sites/forbesbusinesscouncil/2021/09/03/acceptance-growth-and-trust-three-key-elements-to-retaining-the-best-talent/

August 31 Evening Edition

ABC7
— Illinois COVID Update: IL reports 4,871 cases, 26 deaths
https://abc7chicago.com/covid-illinois-cases-coronavirus-19/10990326/
— Biden praises Kabul airlift, defends departure from ‘forever war’ in Afghanistan – AP
https://abc7chicago.com/biden-speech-today-press-conference-afghanistan-what-time-will-joe-speak/10990328/

NBC5
— ‘They Have Better Things to Do’ – Major Republican Donors Are Staying Away From Trump – Brian Schwartz
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/business/money-report/they-have-better-things-to-do-major-republican-donors-are-staying-away-from-trump/2602424/

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— Biden defends departure from ‘forever war,’ praises airlift. “I was not going to extend this forever war,” President Joe Biden said in an address from the White House State Dining Room. “And I was not going to extend a forever exit.” – AP
https://chicago.suntimes.com/2021/8/31/22650971/biden-defends-handling-us-afghan-withdrawal
— Pritzker ‘hopeful’ Illinois’ Delta surge is peaking as Chicago expands COVID-19 travel advisory. “We’ve got to really see the curve heading downward. But I’m very hopeful of that,” Gov. J.B. Pritzker said. – Mitchell Armentrout
https://chicago.suntimes.com/coronavirus/2021/8/31/22651047/illinois-coronavirus-delta-surge-pritzker-chicago-travel-advisory-aug-31

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— OUTRAGEOUS, DISGUSTING, TRAGIC: Cannabis smoking lounges off to successful start in Illinois. ‘60- and 70-year-old dudes walking in with their tie-dye.’ – ROBERT MCCOPPIN
https://www.chicagotribune.com/marijuana/illinois/ct-ilinois-marijuana-consumption-lounges-update-20210831-hnkgbc7ahzgsfaeqmdf3pvjc6e-story.html
— Chicago now asks unvaccinated travelers to quarantine — even with a negative COVID-19 test — and advises against Labor Day travel for unvaccinated kids – ALICE YIN, DAN PETRELLA and TRACY SWARTZ
https://www.chicagotribune.com/politics/ct-chicago-covid-travel-advisory-unvaccinated-quarantine-20210831-p6txsy6rtng7vgrrxdimrrxhve-story.html
— Biden defends decision to withdraw US troops from Afghanistan: ‘I was not going to extend this forever war’ – AP
https://www.chicagotribune.com/nation-world/ct-aud-nw-us-afghanistan-biden-20210831-xs6dz3hcu5g3lac2kp24mnfksu-story.html

DAILY HERALD
— More than 500 Afghans likely to resettle in Chicago area – Katlyn Smith (COMMENT: How many Afghan refugees have the following secretly agreed to accept: your county, your township, your municipality, your school district, and your church? Where is the money going to come from to house them, feed them, clothe them, provide them with medical care, provide them with legal representation, teach them English, educate them, provide them with vehicles, etc.? Of course, Democrats will do everything that they can to make them hate Republicans.)
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20210831/more-than-500-afghans-likely-to-resettle-in-chicago-area

SPRINGFIELD STATE JOURNAL REGISTER
— New version of Democratic-drawn legislative district map goes for approval – Dean Olsen
https://www.sj-r.com/story/news/politics/elections/2021/08/31/party-line-vote-house-redistricting-committee-follows-criticism-gop/5598787001/

BLOOMINGTON PANTAGRAPH
— Latest Illinois legislative maps spark contentious debate – PETER HANCOCK
https://pantagraph.com/news/state-and-regional/govt-and-politics/latest-illinois-legislative-maps-spark-contentious-debate/article_233a4bd2-d82d-5478-97ab-46a902bde5d7.html

MCHENRY COUNTY BLOG
— Catalina Lauf Promoting Elgin Rally Against Mandates for Masks and Vaccines
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2021/08/31/lauf083121/

CAPITOL FAX
— As expected, Dems again tweaked their district maps today
https://capitolfax.com/2021/08/31/as-expected-dems-again-tweaked-their-district-maps-today/
— COVID-19 roundup: Pritzker asked if state is nearing peak
https://capitolfax.com/2021/08/31/covid-19-roundup-pritzker-asked-if-state-is-nearing-peak/

GOPUSA
— Yes, I Miss Donald Trump
https://www.gopusa.com/yes-i-miss-donald-trump/
— When A Media Watchdog Calls Out A Fact-Checker
https://www.gopusa.com/when-a-media-watchdog-calls-out-a-fact-checker/
— Veterans’ Community Rallies Behind Marine Officer Fired For Video Condemning Afghanistan Chaos (COMMENT: My critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes can stress those who could have, who should have, but who did not rally behind me when my critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes a) stopped me from raising funds from DuPage Republicans so that DuPage Republicans could help sponsor Wheaton’s 2021 Independence Day parade and fireworks and b) ended my TAPROOT Republicans of Illinois chairmanship in 2012, Wheaton Chamber of Commerce Government Affairs Committee membership in 2011, Milton Township Republican Organization webmaster service in 2010 and 2004, Illinois Center Right Coalition Steering Committee membership in 2007, American Association of Political Consultants Midwest Chapter board membership in 2004, GAO employment in 1997, etc.)
https://www.gopusa.com/veterans-community-rallies-behind-marine-officer-fired-for-video-condemning-afghanistan-chaos/

EPOCH TIMES
— FAA Tells US Carriers Not to Fly Over Afghanistan After Final Withdrawal – ZACHARY STIEBER
https://www.theepochtimes.com/mkt_breakingnews/faa-tells-us-carriers-not-to-fly-over-afghanistan-after-final-withdrawal_3972930.html

NEWSWEEK
— Illinois Democrats Expected to Eliminate GOP-Held District on Redistricting Map – MARY ELLEN CAGNASSOLA
https://www.newsweek.com/illinois-democrats-expected-eliminate-gop-held-district-redistricting-map-1624733
— Victorious Taliban Says Defeat of U.S. Is a Lesson to the World
https://www.newsweek.com/victorious-taliban-us-defeat-withdrawal-lesson-world-1624452

RASMUSSEN REPORTS
— More Americans Rate Schools ‘Poor’
https://www.rasmussenreports.com/public_content/lifestyle/education/education_update