ABC7
— 13 U.S. service members killed in Kabul airport attacks; Biden says attackers ‘will pay’ “We will not forgive. We will not forget. We will hunt you down and make you pay,” Biden said – AP
https://abc7chicago.com/afghanistan-kabul-airport-terror-threat-terrorist-attack/10976791/
— Illinois COVID Update: IL reports 4,041 cases, 60 deaths – Jessica D’Onofrio, Karen Jordan
https://abc7chicago.com/covid-illinois-cases-coronavirus-governor-pritzker-update/10977709/
— Gov. Pritzker mask mandate: Governor announces new COVID policy involving masks, vaccines. Pritzker vaccine mandate: COVID shot requirement for K-12, higher education employees also announced. – Diane Pathieu and Craig Wall
https://abc7chicago.com/pritzker-vaccine-mandate-is-it-mandatory-to-wear-a-mask-in-illinois-gov-indoor/10976757/
— Capitol Police officers sue Trump, allies over Jan. 6 insurrection – AP
https://abc7chicago.com/capitol-police-sue-trump-officers-lawsuit-insurrection/10977516/
NBC5
— Here Are the Illinois Regions Hardest Hit by COVID Hospitalization Surges
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/coronavirus/here-are-the-illinois-regions-hardest-hit-by-covid-hospitalization-surges/2599278/
CBS2
— Illinois Supreme Court Rules Markham Mayor Roger Agpawa May Remain In Office Despite Felony Conviction
https://chicago.cbslocal.com/2021/08/26/illinois-supreme-court-markham-mayor-roger-agpawa/
— 2 Killed, 1 Injured In Broad-Daylight Shootout, ‘Running Gun Battle’ Outside Kankakee County Courthouse; Suspect In Custody – Megan Hickey
https://chicago.cbslocal.com/2021/08/26/police-responding-to-shooting-at-kankakee-county-courthouse/
CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— Pritzker reinstates indoor mask mandate, requires vaccines for educators, college students. Pritzker laid out some grim facts Thursday that drove the decision, calling the situation a “pandemic of the unvaccinated.” – Rachel Hinton
https://chicago.suntimes.com/coronavirus/2021/8/26/22642860/pritzker-reinstates-mask-mandate-requires-vaccines-educators-students-coronavirus-covid
CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— 12 US troops and at least 60 Afghans killed in Kabul airport attack, officials say – AP
https://www.chicagotribune.com/nation-world/ct-aud-nw-kabul-airport-evacuation-threat-20210826-ywbkgm5bgnaeraprriptt6ij5m-story.html
— Illinois governor mandates COVID vaccines for teachers, college students, health care workers, and imposes indoor mask mandate for all – RICK PEARSON, LISA SCHENCKER and JOE MAHR
https://www.chicagotribune.com/coronavirus/ct-covid-illinois-mask-teacher-vaccine-mandates-20210826-7fwd3sxlarfp7jeztlyggytbv4-story.html
— Biden left with difficult choices after deadly Kabul attacks – AP
https://www.chicagotribune.com/nation-world/ct-aud-nw-biden-kabul-attacks-20210826-sat7fcxdb5ckvkuf4iznwbmwwu-story.html
— Pritzker’s economic track record fails Black and Latino workers – ORPHE DIVOUNGUY
https://www.chicagotribune.com/opinion/commentary/ct-opinion-pritzker-economic-record-racial-gap-20210826-egi44gh7yvdpfpdrxnkulziyfe-story.html
DAILY HERALD
— Voting rights advocates ask lawmakers to slow down remap process – PETER HANCOCK
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20210826/voting-rights-advocates-ask-lawmakers-to-slow-down-remap-process
— Kane County Board committee proposes $4M in COVID-19 aid for social service agencies – James Fuller
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20210826/kane-county-board-committee-proposes-4m-in-covid-19-aid-for-social-service-agencies
MCHENRY COUNTY BLOG
— Returning to Pritzker Purgatory?
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2021/08/26/returning-to-pritzker-purgatory/
— Col. Craig Wilcox, Ret., Reflects of “Utter Failure” Afghanistan
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2021/08/26/col-craig-wilcox-ret-reflects-of-utter-failure-afghanistan/
— 708 Mental Health Board Exec Scott Block Selected by Illinois Supreme Court to Steer Mental Health Approach to Criminal Justice
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2021/08/26/708-mental-health-board-exec-scott-block-selected-by-illinois-supreme-court-to-steer-mental-health-approach-to-criminal-justice/
— Pritzker Signs Bill to Force Hospitals to Provide Cheaper Care to Uninsured
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2021/08/26/pritzker-signs-bill-to-force-hospitals-to-provide-cheaper-care-to-uninsured/
— Pritzker Unmasked – 6
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2021/08/25/pritzker-unmasked-6/
— New Law Claims to End Awarding Roads for Political Purposes
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2021/08/25/new-law-claims-to-end-awarding-roads-for-political-purposes/
— Incorporated Algonquin Township Residents Subsidizing Unincorporated Residents’ Mosquito Spraying Tonight
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2021/08/24/incorporated-algonquin-township-residents-subsidizing-unincorporated-residents-mosquito-spraying-tonight/
— Masks in Schools
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2021/08/23/masks-in-schools/
CAPITOL FAX
— Pritzker responds *** Durkin criticizes Pritzker for laying out new plan “without input” from legislature
https://capitolfax.com/2021/08/26/durkin-criticizes-pritzker-for-laying-out-new-plan-without-input-from-legislature/
— Details of Pritzker’s vax, mask mandates
https://capitolfax.com/2021/08/26/details-of-pritzkers-vax-mask-mandates/
— Senate ramps up testing requirement ahead of August 31 special session
https://capitolfax.com/2021/08/26/senate-ramps-up-testing-requirement-ahead-of-august-31-special-session/
WASHINGTON TIMES
— DHS approved thousands of ineligible immigrants to work in U.S.: Audit – Stephen Dinan
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2021/aug/26/dhs-approved-thousands-ineligible-immigrants-work-/
FOX NEWS
— 13 US service members killed in Kabul airport explosion
https://www.foxnews.com/live-news/live-updates-taliban-gain-more-ground-in-afghanistan-as-they-close-in-on-kabul
BREITBART
— Kabul Airport Bombings: Largest 1-Day Loss of U.S. Soldiers’ Lives in Afghanistan Since 2011 – MADELEINE HUBBARD
https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2021/08/26/kabul-airport-bombings-largest-1-day-loss-u-s-soldiers-lives-afghanistan-since-2011/
BLAZE
— Terrorist attack at Kabul airport kills at least 12 US service members, 60 Afghans; ISIS suspected – PHIL SHIVER
https://www.theblaze.com/news/breaking-explosion-kabul-airport
CONSERVATIVE HQ
— Why Biden Plans To Strand Americans In Afghanistan – George Rasley
https://www.conservativehq.org/post/why-biden-plans-to-strand-americans-in-afghanistan
DAILY WIRE
— At Least 12 US Service Members Now Reported Killed In Kabul Bombings, ‘Death Toll Likely To Rise’ – Tim Pearce
https://www.dailywire.com/news/at-least-10-us-service-members-now-reported-killed-in-kabul-bombings-death-toll-likely-to-rise
TOWNHALL
— Disgrace: Weak Biden Struggles Through Remarks After 12 Americans Killed – Spencer Brown
https://townhall.com/tipsheet/spencerbrown/2021/08/26/biden-remarks-on-kabul-attacks-n2594821
BIZ PAC REVIEW
— While Americans in Afghanistan languish, Biden shuttles migrants in US quietly across county in luxury – Dave Scott
https://www.bizpacreview.com/2021/08/26/while-americans-in-afghanistan-languish-biden-shuttles-migrants-in-us-quietly-across-county-in-luxury-1124843/
— Blaming Americans for not leaving Afghanistan sooner repeated and infuriating thread among US officials – Vivek Saxena
https://www.bizpacreview.com/2021/08/26/blaming-americans-for-not-leaving-afghanistan-sooner-repeated-and-infuriating-thread-among-us-officials-1124959/
— Mom sounds off after high school reportedly makes daughter where ankle monitor: ‘There was no consent’ – Robert Jonathan
https://www.bizpacreview.com/2021/08/26/mom-sounds-off-after-high-school-reportedly-makes-daughter-where-ankle-monitor-there-was-no-consent-1124982/
— Thanks Adam! Illinois Dems likely to zone RINO Rep Kinzinger’s district out of existence – Jon Dougherty
https://www.bizpacreview.com/2021/08/26/thanks-adam-illinois-dems-likely-to-zone-rino-rep-kinzingers-district-out-of-existence-1125010/
EPOCH TIMES
— Multiple US Soldiers Killed in Afghanistan Bombings: Pentagon – ZACHARY STIEBER
https://www.theepochtimes.com/mkt_breakingnews/multiple-us-soldiers-killed-in-afghanistan-bombings-pentagon_3966825.html
THE HILL
— 12 U.S. service members killed in Kabul airport attack – ELLEN MITCHELL
https://thehill.com/policy/defense/569568-four-marines-killed-in-kabul-airport-attack-report
— Capitol Police officers sue Trump, right-wing groups over Jan. 6 – JOHN KRUZEL
https://thehill.com/regulation/court-battles/569551-capitol-police-officers-sue-trump-right-wing-groups-over-jan-6
CNN
— At least 12 US service members killed in Kabul airport attack – Rob Picheta, Meg Wagner, Melissa Mahtani, Melissa Macaya, Veronica Rocha and Fernando Alfonso
https://www.cnn.com/world/live-news/afghanistan-news-taliban-refugees-08-26-21-intl/index.html
— Illinois governor announces vaccine mandate for teachers and health care workers with testing opt-out – Eric Levenson
https://www.cnn.com/2021/08/26/us/illinois-mask-covid-vaccine/index.html
CNBC
— Capitol Police officers sue Trump, Roger Stone, Proud Boys and others over Jan. 6 invasion – Kevin Breuninger
https://www.cnbc.com/2021/08/26/capitol-police-officers-sue-trump-roger-stone-proud-boys-over-jan-6-invasion.html
ABC NEWS
— The Taliban wants to be recognized by the world. Should Western countries engage with it? – Tracey Shelton
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2021-08-27/should-the-west-engage-with-the-taliban-afghanistan/100393560
CBS NEWS
— 12 U.S. service members killed, 15 injured in Kabul attack – MELISSA QUINN, KATHRYN WATSON, STEFAN BECKET
https://www.cbsnews.com/live-updates/afghanistan-kabul-airport-explosion-pentagon-confirms/
NBC NEWS
— 12 U.S. service members killed in explosions outside Kabul airport amid evacuations. Several people including children were killed and many others were injured, Taliban sources told NBC News, in what they described as a suicide attack. – Yuliya Talmazan, Mushtaq Yusufzai, Courtney Kube and Andrea Mitchell
https://www.nbcnews.com/news/world/high-threat-terror-attack-disrupts-kabul-airport-evacuations-biden-deadline-n1277670
— Taliban leader reaches out to West, promises rights for Afghan women. Abdul Ghani Baradar’s insistence that Afghanistan will not become a springboard for terrorist attacks was tested when two explosions rocked Kabul airport. – Richard Engel and Alexander Smith
https://www.nbcnews.com/news/world/taliban-say-women-will-be-allowed-rights-despite-fears-no-n1277677
NEW YORK TIMES
— Bombings strike Kabul airport, killing at least 12 U.S. troops and dozens of Afghan civilians.
https://www.nytimes.com/live/2021/08/26/world/afghanistan-taliban-biden-news
WASHINGTON POST
— 12 U.S. service members killed in terrorist attack outside Kabul airport – Erin Cunningham, Rachel Pannett, Ellen Francis, Karoun Demirjian and John Hudson
https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2021/08/26/afghanistan-kabul-taliban-live-updates/
NEWSWEEK
— ‘Excuse For War’: Taliban Says There’s ‘No Evidence’ Osama Bin Laden Was Behind 9/11
https://www.newsweek.com/excuse-war-taliban-no-evidence-osama-bin-laden-was-behind-9-11-1623233
FORBES
— Three Aircraft Carriers. Dozens Of Stealth Fighters. A Powerful Allied Battle Group Has Gathered Near China. – David Axe
https://www.forbes.com/sites/davidaxe/2021/08/25/three-aircraft-carriers-dozens-of-stealth-fighters-a-powerful-allied-battle-group-has-gathered-near-china/
