January 1 Evening Edition

ABC7
— Illinois COVID-19 Update: IL reports 7,201 cases, 157 coronavirus deaths; state testing sites closed New Year’s Day
https://abc7chicago.com/health/il-reports-7201-covid-19-cases-157-coronavirus-deaths-/9259392/
— In a first, Congress overrides Trump veto of defense bill – AP
https://abc7chicago.com/politics/in-a-first-congress-overrides-trump-veto-of-defense-bill/9261431/

NBC5
— GOP Torn Over Trump’s Electoral College Challenge of Biden
— Pence faces pressure to join Republicans trying to overturn the election
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/national-international/gop-torn-over-trumps-electoral-college-challenge-of-biden/2406250/

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— DISGUSTING, TRAGIC: Naperville council to consider allowing more marijuana-related businesses – SUZANNE BAKER
https://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/naperville-sun/ct-nvs-other-cannabis-businesses-naperville-st-0103-20210101-fmmt2yxw7ndcrej64qnx3rqsca-story.html

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— After 3 years of progress, Chicago’s murder tally skyrockets in 2020. The uptick was felt across the city as 20 of the CPD’s 22 police districts recorded more murders. – Sam Charles
https://chicago.suntimes.com/crime/2020/12/31/22208002/chicago-murders-2020-skyrocket-crime-violence-cpd-homicides

DAILY HERALD
— DuPage County mayors look ahead to 2021
https://www.dailyherald.com/entlife/20210101/dupage-county-mayors-look-ahead-to-2021

WSIL TV
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: DISGUSTING, TRAGIC: Pot pushers promote tax revenues from pot sales.
https://wsiltv.com/2021/01/01/illinois-nets-more-than-582m-in-revenue-from-recreational-marijuana-sales-in-2020/

CAPITOL FAX
— Majority of Latinx House members express support for Madigan’s reelection
https://capitolfax.com/2021/01/01/majority-of-latinx-house-members-express-support-for-madigans-reelection/

WASHINGTON TIMES
— Senate overturns Trump’s NDAA veto, marking first of presidency – Lauren Toms
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2021/jan/1/senate-overturns-trumps-ndaa-veto-marking-first-pr/
— Senate adjourns without passing $2,000 stimulus check legislation – David Sherfinski
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2021/jan/1/senate-adjourns-without-passing-2000-stimulus-chec/

BREITBART
— At Least 140 House Republicans Expected to Object to Electoral College Vote – HANNAH BLEAU
https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2021/01/01/at-least-140-house-republicans-expected-to-object-to-electoral-college-vote/

DAILY SIGNAL
— Did Dead Voters Tip the Election? 4 Things You Need to Know – Fred Lucas
https://www.dailysignal.com/2021/01/01/did-dead-voters-tip-the-election-4-things-you-need-to-know/

TOWNHALL
— As Pence Moves to Dismiss Election Lawsuit, The Number of House GOP Reps Objecting to 2020 Results Skyrockets – Matt Vespa
https://townhall.com/tipsheet/mattvespa/2020/12/31/as-pence-moves-to-dismiss-election-lawsuit-the-number-of-house-gop-reps-objectin-n2582418
— Oh, The GOP Base Is Moving Away…From Trump? Says Who? – Matt Vespa
https://townhall.com/tipsheet/mattvespa/2021/01/01/adam-kinzinger-dead-wrong-about-direction-of-gop-n2582364
— How the Proposed House Rules Package Continues the Left’s ‘War on the Family’ – Leah Barkoukis
https://townhall.com/tipsheet/leahbarkoukis/2021/01/01/gendered-terms-changed-in-house-rules-n2582434

EPOCH TIMES
— ‘Massive Amounts of Evidence Will Be Presented’ on Jan. 6: Trump – JACK PHILLIPS
https://www.theepochtimes.com/massive-amounts-of-evidence-will-be-presented-on-jan-6-trump_3640546.html

THE HILL
— Kinzinger hits back at Fox News host Mark Levin after criticism – JUSTINE COLEMAN
https://thehill.com/homenews/house/532332-gop-congressman-hits-back-at-fox-news-host-after-criticism

NEW YORK TIMES
— 32 More Countries Have Found the More Contagious Virus Variant First Seen in Britain. The U.S. vaccination campaign is plagued by delays, mistakes and, in one Wisconsin hospital, deliberate sabotage. France reports a welter of illegal New Year’s parties, including a rave that drew 2,500 people.
https://www.nytimes.com/live/2021/01/01/world/covid-19-coronavirus-updates#British-variant-Turkey-US-travel-restrictions

WASHINGTON POST
— D.C. is becoming a protest battleground. In a polarized nation, experts say that’s unlikely to change. – Marissa J. Lang
https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/washington-dc-protests/2021/01/01/da743c20-4a68-11eb-839a-cf4ba7b7c48c_story.html

TIME
— After a ‘Rainbow Wave’ in 2020’s Elections, Here’s What the New Class of LGBTQ Lawmakers Expect From a Biden Presidency – SUYIN HAYNES (DIERSEN: How soon, if not already, a) will employers officially get rid of their employees who do promote LGBTQ, b) will organizations officially get rid of their members who do not promote LGBTQ, and c) will municipalities, townships, counties, states, and countries officially get rid of their residents who do not promote LGBTQ?)
https://time.com/5924084/lgbtq-lawmakers-biden/

FORBES
— Trump Offers New Details On ‘Wild’ Rally To Protest Election Results
https://www.forbes.com/sites/jonathanponciano/2021/01/01/trump-offers-new-details-on-wild-rally-to-protest-election-results-and-dc-authorities-are-gearing-up-for-it/

LGBTQ NATION
— LGBTQ political trailblazers share their New Year’s resolutions – Molly Sprayregen (DIERSEN: How soon, if not already, a) will employers officially get rid of their employees who do promote LGBTQ, b) will organizations officially get rid of their members who do not promote LGBTQ, and c) will municipalities, townships, counties, states, and countries officially get rid of their residents who do not promote LGBTQ?)
https://www.lgbtqnation.com/2021/01/lgbtq-political-trailblazers-share-new-years-resolutions/

Author: David Diersen

The opinions that I express in GOPUSA ILLINOIS emails are based on experience that I have gained doing many things since 1948. I base my opinions on what I learned a) working for the federal government for almost 30 years -- Post Office 1966-1969, IRS 1971-1980, and GAO 1980-1997, serving on the Executive Committee of the Association of Government Accountants Chicago Chapter 1983-1996, and being a union member while I worked for the Post Office and IRS; b) earning an MBA from Loyola in 1976, a masters degree in accounting from DePaul in 1980, and a masters degree in financial markets and trading from IIT in 1997; c) passing the CPA examination on my first attempt in 1979 and passing the Certified Internal Auditor examination on my first attempt in 1981; c) serving as a Republican Precinct Committeeman since 1999, the GOPUSA Illinois Editor since 2000, the TAPROOT Republicans of Illinois Chairman 2005-2012, a member of the 2008 Illinois Republican Party (IRP) Platform and Resolutions Committee, a Wheaton Chamber of Commerce Government Affairs Committee member 2003-2011, the Milton Township Republican Central Committee webmaster 2008-2010 and 2000-2004, an Illinois Center Right Coalition Steering Committee member 2003-2007, and an American Association of Political Consultants Midwest Chapter board member 2001-2004; d) attending the 2000, 2004, 2008, 2012, and 2016 IRP State Conventions as a delegate; e) being the subject of a nasty 4-page article in the February 1978 issue of Money Magazine; f) pursing litigation including Diersen v. GAO and Diersen v. Chicago Car Exchange; g) being married since 1978; h) living in Crete 1948-1972, in University Park 1972-1976, in Chicago 1976-1978, and in DuPage County, Milton Township, and Wheaton since 1978; and i) being baptized, raised, and confirmed as a Missouri Synod Lutheran.