July 31, 2024

C-SPAN
— WATCH LIVE: Former President Trump Speaks at NABJ Conference Wednesday, July 31, 2024 Noon (COMMENT: Will Democrats make today a repeat of 2016?  Democrats are ever-increasingly violent.)
https://www.c-span.org/video/?537472-1/president-trump-speaks-nabj-conference

FROM ILLINOIS CENTER-LEFT SOURCES

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— ALL OF THE FRONT PAGE: Democrats ask “An unwelcome guest?” and say “Trump’s Chicago appearance sparks internal and external backlash from Black journalists group. Some members of the National Association of Black Journalists say Trump’s treatment of Black reporters during his presidential term should disqualify him from participating.” I should write a book about how the following have treated me and have treated my GOPUSA ILLINOIS newsletters since 2000: past and present a) leaders of Wheaton, Wheaton Park District, Wheaton Chamber of Commerce, Milton Township, DuPage County, and Illinois, b) leaders of the Milton Township Republican Organization, DuPage County Republican Central Committee, and Illinois Republican Party, c) Republican candidates on ballots in my precinct, d) conservative leaders and activists, and e) religious leaders and activists.
https://chicago.suntimes.com/politics/2024/07/30/donald-trump-chicago-visit-national-association-of-black-journalists-backlash
— Democrats say “In Chicago, civil rights leaders want Sonya Massey’s killing to be a catalyst for police reform. The Rev. Al Sharpton and attorney Ben Crump join the family of Sonya Massey, who was shot dead by a white deputy in Sangamon County. They call on Congress to pass the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act to hold bad cops accountable and address systemic racism.”
https://chicago.suntimes.com/crime/2024/07/30/sonya-massey-slaying-sharpton-crump-police-reform-shooting-sangamon-county-crime-civil-rights
— Democrats say “Magnificent Mile-area stores are targets of smash-and-grab thieves. Police say thieves drove two vehicles into retail stores on or near North Michigan Avenue early Tuesday, stealing merchandise and fleeing. No one is in custody.” Back in the good old days, that is, back in the 1970s, I walked the Magnificent Mile for 2 years to/from my IRS job in the Loop, my graduate business evening courses at Loyola, and my Outer Drive East condo.
https://chicago.suntimes.com/crime/2024/07/30/magnificent-mile-area-stores-are-targets-of-smash-and-grab-thieves-crime-city-hall-cpd
— Democrats say “Firefighters union denied permit to protest during Democratic National Convention. The Chicago Fire Fighters Union Local 2 wants to march near the United Center to light a political fire under Mayor Brandon Johnson to negotiate with firefighters and paramedics waiting more than three years for a new contract. The Johnson administration denied the permit, saying it was “too close” to the United Center.”
https://chicago.suntimes.com/city-hall/2024/07/30/firefighters-union-march-permit-denied-protest-contract-negotiations-mayor-brandon-johnson-dnc

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— Democrats say “Donald Trump’s invitation to Black journalists convention in Chicago divides membership.”
https://www.chicagotribune.com/2024/07/30/trump-to-chicago/
— Democrats say “Oak Park moving to be a ‘certified’ welcoming town for immigrants.” To come into a country illegally and/or to stay in a country illegally is to demonstrate gross disrespect for the rule of law and for that country.
https://www.chicagotribune.com/2024/07/30/oak-park-moving-to-be-a-certified-welcoming-town-for-immigrants-residents/
— Democrats say “East Chicago repeals welcoming city ordinance; Indiana attorney general drops lawsuit.”
https://www.chicagotribune.com/2024/07/30/east-chicago-repeals-welcoming-city-ordinance-attorney-general-drops-lawsuit/

CRAIN’S CHICAGO BUSINESS
— Democrats say “Trump’s invite to Black journos’ convention in Chicago sparks pushback.”
https://www.chicagobusiness.com/politics/donald-trump-invitation-nabj-convention-sparks-anger

ABC7
— Democrats say “Black journalists convention co-chair steps down 1 day after announcement that Trump will speak.”
https://abc7chicago.com/post/donald-trump-visiting-chicago-nabj-2024-convention-chair-karen-attiah-steps-down-day-after-announcement/15123923/
— Democrats say “Sonya Massey’s family, civil rights leaders hold rally at Chicago church, demand sheriff resign.”
https://abc7chicago.com/post/sonya-massey-shooting-springfield-il-womans-family-leaders-rally-chicago-church-demand-sangamon-sheriff-resign/15124016/
— Democrats say “WLS-TV Annual EEO Public File Report.” While I worked for the Democrats who ran GAO 1980-1997, IRS 1971-1980, and Post Office 1966-1969, their top priority was hiring, retaining, and promoting Democrats, and especially those who were minority, female, younger, veteran, non-Protestant, non-German American, and/or had ancestors who had not been in America for a long time. That is, their top priority was getting rid of their employees who were Republican, and especially those who were White, male, older, non-veteran, Protestant, German American, and/or had ancestors who had been in America for a long time. They used Affirmative Action, DEI, up-or-out, and budget cuts to accomplish the aforesaid, that is, they used patronage, political affiliation discrimination, reverse discrimination, age discrimination, religious discrimination, and national origin discrimination to accomplish the aforesaid. All my coworkers who they promoted over me were Democrats a) who had less work experience than I had, b) who had less education than I had, c) who had no professional certifications or fewer than I had, and/or d) who had no professional license like the one I had.
https://abc7chicago.com/post/wls-tv-annual-eeo-public-file-report-august-1-2024/15124359/

NBC5
— Democrats say “Trump in Chicago at NABJ event Wednesday; traffic, protests expected. At least two outside groups are planning to protest Former President Donald Trump’s address, set to take place in the early afternoon.”
https://www.nbcchicago.com/dnc-chicago-2024/trump-in-chicago-at-nabj-event-wednesday-traffic-protests-expected/3506571/
— Democrats say “As Trump prepares for Chicago visit, Johnson and Pritzker share strong reactions.”
https://www.nbcchicago.com/dnc-chicago-2024/as-trump-prepares-for-chicago-visit-johnson-and-pritzker-share-strong-reactions/3506092/
— Democrats say “Illinois sheriff, whose deputy killed Sonya Massey apologizes: ‘I offer up no excuses’  “I stand here today before you with arms wide open and I ask for your forgiveness,” an emotional Campbell said.”
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/illinois-sheriff-whose-deputy-killed-sonya-massey-apologizes/3505642/

CBS2
— Democrats say “Planned Trump appearance at National Association of Black Journalists event in Chicago sparks heated debate.”
https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news/trump-appearance-national-association-black-journalists-debate/
— Democrats say “Family, activists demand police reform in wake of Sonya Massey shooting.”
https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/video/family-activists-demand-police-reform-in-wake-of-sonya-massey-shooting/
— Democrats say “Family of Sonya Massey in Chicago for news conference and rally.”
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z_c5nxkUnoY
— Democrats say “Rally in Chicago with family of Sonya Massey, killed by Illinois Sheriff’s Deputy in early July.”
https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news/chicago-rally-sonya-massey-family/
— Democrats say “Thieves crash Jeep into Balenciaga store near downtown Chicago (Oak and Rush Streets); second store also hit.”
https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news/thieves-crash-jeep-into-balenciaga-store-near-downtown-chicago/

FOX32
— Democrats say “Donald Trump comes to Chicago for NABJ convention.”
https://www.fox32chicago.com/news/donald-trump-chicago-nabj
— Democrats say “NABJ president responds to backlash after Trump invited to Chicago convention.”
https://www.fox32chicago.com/video/1493264
— Democrats say “Alternate reality: Trump’s NABJ Convention appearance in Chicago sparks backlash.”
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P1lQWVqK078
— Democrats say “Sonya Massey murder: Chicago residents, activists call for justice in fatal police shooting.”
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-IIPaOtTvkc

WGN9
— Democrats say “NABJ convention in Chicago: Trump’s visit stirs controversy and debate.”
https://wgntv.com/news/chicago-news/trump-nabj-convention-chicago/
— Democrats say “Illinois sheriff apologizes for woman’s deputy-involved death, again rejects calls to resign.”
https://wgntv.com/news/sanagmon-county-sheriff-jack-campbell-sonya-massey/

WTTW
— Democrats say “Donald Trump Set to Return to Chicago for Just 2nd Time Since Protests Forced Him to Scrap Rally in 2016.”  Will Democrats make today a repeat of 2016?  Democrats are ever-increasingly violent.)
https://news.wttw.com/2024/07/30/donald-trump-set-return-chicago-just-2nd-time-protests-forced-him-scrap-rally-2016
(FROM THE ARTICLE: Trump’s aborted rally in March 2016 was one of the first indications that political violence would follow the Republican leader throughout his time in public office.)
— Democrats say “President Joe Biden to Open First Night of Democratic Convention in Chicago.”
https://news.wttw.com/2024/07/30/president-joe-biden-open-first-night-democratic-convention-chicago-sources-say

WBEZ
— Democrats say “Trump’s Chicago appearance sparks internal and external backlash from Black journalists group. Some members of the National Association of Black Journalists say Trump’s treatment of Black reporters during his presidential term should disqualify him from participating.” I should write a book about how the following have treated me and have treated my GOPUSA ILLINOIS newsletters since 2000: past and present a) leaders of Wheaton, Wheaton Park District, Wheaton Chamber of Commerce, Milton Township, DuPage County, and Illinois, b) leaders of the Milton Township Republican Organization, DuPage County Republican Central Committee, and Illinois Republican Party, c) Republican candidates on ballots in my precinct, d) conservative leaders and activists, and e) religious leaders and activists.
https://www.wbez.org/government-politics/elections/2024/07/30/donald-trump-chicago-visit-national-association-of-black-journalists-backlash

CHAMPAIGN/URBANA NEWS GAZETTE
— Democrats say “A speaking invitation to Donald Trump splits the most prominent American group for Black journalists. Donald Trump’s invitation to address the National Association of Black Journalists has sparked an intense debate within the organization and a flurry of arguments online.”
https://www.news-gazette.com/news/nation-world/a-speaking-invitation-to-donald-trump-splits-the-most-prominent-american-group-for-black-journalists/article_9d6c9a68-8dc4-5783-afd0-f1b5c717cc36.html
— Election winner goes ‘poof’ if voters eliminate auditor’s office. – JIM DEY
https://www.news-gazette.com/opinion/columns/jim-dey-election-winner-goes-poof-if-voters-eliminate-auditors-office/article_0287aa7a-4b83-11ef-81dc-23e59a9d3a5d.html

PEORIA JOURNAL STAR
— Democrats say “As outrage builds, Trump to speak at NABJ convention in Illinois.”
https://www.pjstar.com/story/news/politics/2024/07/30/donald-trump-in-chicago-nabj-convention-member-backlash/74604052007/

FOX ILLINOIS
— Democrats say “Black journalist organization in disarray after Trump accepts speaking invitation.’
https://foxillinois.com/news/nation-world/black-journalist-organization-in-disarray-after-trump-accepts-speaking-invitation-the-national-association-of-black-journalists-nabj-faced-turmoil-tuesday-over-the-decision-by-former-president-donald-trump-biden-karen-attiah-election-november-harris

NPR ILLINOIS
— Democrats say “Trump’s planned address to Black journalists convention sparks backlash.”
https://www.nprillinois.org/2024-07-30/trumps-planned-address-to-black-journalists-convention-sparks-backlash

HINSDALE PATCH
— Democrats say “GOP Firebrand Thomas DeVore To Speak At September 6 Hinsdale Conservative Gala. The politico blamed Democrats for the attempted assassination of Trump, saying the rival party was rotten to the core.”
https://patch.com/illinois/hinsdale/gop-firebrand-speak-hinsdale-conservative-gala

POLITICO ILLINOIS
— Uproar over Trump’s Chicago visit – SHIA KAPOS
https://www.politico.com/newsletters/illinois-playbook/2024/07/31/an-uproar-over-trumps-chicago-visit-00172029

BLOCK CLUB CHICAGO
— Democrats say “Trump At Black Journalism Conference ‘Makes Members Feel Unsafe,’ Some NABJ Attendees Say. Dozens criticized Trump’s scheduled appearance at the Chicago convention Wednesday, saying it upends the convention’s aim to fight misinformation. Trump has repeatedly attacked journalists, helping coin the phrase fake news.”
https://blockclubchicago.org/2024/07/30/trump-at-black-journalism-conference-makes-members-feel-unsafe-some-nabj-attendees-say/

CAPITOL FAX
— Democrats say “Morning briefing.”
https://capitolfax.com/2024/07/31/isabel%e2%80%99s-morning-briefing-337/
— Democrats say “Afternoon roundup.”
https://capitolfax.com/2024/07/30/isabel%e2%80%99s-afternoon-roundup-130/
— Democrats say “Morning briefing.”
https://capitolfax.com/2024/07/30/isabel%e2%80%99s-morning-briefing-336/

FROM ILLINOIS CENTER-RIGHT SOURCES

WIREPOINTS
— Pritzker’s vice presidential aspirations
https://wirepoints.org/gov-pritzker-finishes-last-for-vp-pick-in-swing-states-a-brutal-hit-for-someone-with-higher-political-aspirations-wirepoints-on-am-560-chicagos-morning-answer/

FROM NATIONAL CENTER-RIGHT SOURCES

WASHINGTON TIMES
— National Association of Black Journalists rejects Kamala Harris’ offer of virtual appearance. – Victor Morton
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2024/jul/30/national-association-of-black-journalists-rejects-/

WASHINGTON EXAMINER
— House Republicans demand resignations of military school leadership over DEI ‘woke indoctrination’ – Breccan F. Thies
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/policy/education/3104320/house-republicans-demand-resignations-military-school-leadership-over-dei-indoctrination/

NEW YORK POST
— Olympics ‘Last Supper’ parody lies showcase woke leftist playbook – Editorial
https://nypost.com/2024/07/30/opinion/olympics-last-supper-parody-lies-showcase-woke-leftist-playbook/

AMERICAN MILITARY NEWS
— Trump shooter used fake name to make purchases from gun stores
https://americanmilitarynews.com/2024/07/trump-shooter-used-fake-name-to-make-purchases-from-gun-stores-report/#google_vignette

BLAZE
— Corporate media tries to spin Biden-Harris admin as tough on the border crisis — that Democrats created. – Candace Hathaway
https://www.theblaze.com/news/corporate-media-tries-to-spin-biden-harris-admin-as-tough-on-the-border-crisis-that-democrats-created

BREITBART
— Kamala Harris Endorsed ‘Reparations’ for ‘Black People’ – Wendell Husebø (COMMENT: Today, reparations for those who are Black. Tomorrow, reparations for those who are other minorities, female, younger, LGBTQ, veteran, have less money than others, non-Protestant, non-German American, those whose ancestors have not been in America for a long time, boozers, gamblers, stoners, criminals, illegals, etc.)
https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2024/07/30/watch-kamala-harris-endorsed-reparations-black-people/
— Kamala Harris Played ‘Instrumental’ Role in Biden’s Executive Amnesty for Illegal Aliens. – JOHN BINDER
https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2024/07/30/kamala-harris-instrumental-rolling-bidens-executive-amnesty/
— JD Vance in Nevada: ‘Kamala Harris’s Vision for America Is Open Borders and Closed Factories’ – John Binder
https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2024/07/30/jd-vance-nevada-kamala-harris-vision-america-open-borders-closed-factories/

COLLEGE FIX
— ‘Hoods’ will ‘come off,’ professor says of GOP ‘racist’ attacks on Harris. – GABRIELLE TEMAAT
https://www.thecollegefix.com/hoods-will-come-off-professor-says-of-gop-racist-attacks-on-harris/

CONSERVATIVE HQ
— Venezuelan Election A Dry Run For America’s Presidential Election? –  George Rasley
https://www.conservativehq.com/post/venezuelan-election-a-dry-run-for-america-s-presidential-election

DAILY CALLER
— Kamala Harris Can’t Hide Record That Earned Her ‘Most Liberal’ Senator Label – Robert McGreevy
https://dailycaller.com/2024/07/30/kamala-harris-liberal-legislative-record-democrats-gov-track/

DAILY WIRE
— MSNBC Contributor Claims JD Vance — Who Has 3 Biracial Children — Only Wants White Kids In America. – Virginia Kruta
https://www.dailywire.com/news/msnbc-contributor-claims-jd-vance-who-has-3-biracial-children-only-wants-white-kids-in-america

GOPUSA
— Harris Cultivates Media Allies In Off-The-Record Schmoozefests  (COMMENT: I should write a book about those Republican candidates on ballots in my precinct since 2000 who have taken the most/biggest adverse actions against me. They want to curry favor with the Democrat news media.)
https://www.gopusa.com/harris-cultivates-media-allies-in-off-the-record-schmoozefests/
— Harris Haunted By ‘Defund The Police’ Support
https://www.gopusa.com/harris-haunted-by-defund-the-police-support/

HERITAGE FOUNDATION
— Yes, Kamala Is a DEI Hire. Shouldn’t the Left Be Happy About That? – Mike Gonzalez (COMMENT: My Democrat Post Office, IRS, and GAO superiors, supervisors, coworkers, and subordinates were extremely unhappy, if not angry, when I was hired. They got even more unhappy, if not angry, when IRS promoted me in 1972, 1973, and 1974 and when GAO promoted me in 1986. They did everything that they could to waste my career and get rid of me.)
https://www.heritage.org/progressivism/commentary/yes-kamala-dei-hire-shouldnt-the-left-be-happy-about

LEGAL INSURRECTION
— Kamala Harris Has a Radical Pastor in Her Past, Just Like Obama. “history of radical, anti-American remarks that have elicited blowback even from San Francisco Democrats” – Mike LaChance
https://legalinsurrection.com/2024/07/kamala-harris-has-a-radical-pastor-in-her-past-just-like-obama/

NEWSMAX
— Missouri AG Bailey Sues Biden Admin Over Migrant Flights – James Morley III
https://www.newsmax.com/us/missouri-ag-lawsuit/2024/07/30/id/1174531/

PJ MEDIA
— Liz Warren: Kamala Supports Mass Citizenship for Illegals. – Catherine Salgado
https://pjmedia.com/catherinesalgado/2024/07/30/liz-warren-kamala-supports-mass-citizenship-for-illegals-n4931197
— Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) went on CNN’s “State of the Union” on Sunday, and she not only affirmed her support for giving millions of barely vetted illegals a “pathway to citizenship” but also claimed VP Kamala Harris backs this insane plan. – CATHERINE SALGADO
https://pjmedia.com/catherinesalgado/2024/07/30/liz-warren-kamala-supports-mass-citizenship-for-illegals-n4931197

TOWNHALL
— Americans Want Less Immigration. Will Its Leaders Ever Give It to Them? – William Davis
https://townhall.com/columnists/williamdavis/2024/07/31/americans-want-less-immigration-will-its-leaders-ever-give-it-to-them-n2642740
— Missouri Sues the Biden Admin Over Illegal Alien Flights – Madeline Leesman
https://townhall.com/tipsheet/madelineleesman/2024/07/30/one-state-sues-the-biden-admin-over-illegal-alien-flights-n2642727
— Governor on Harris VP Short List Says Socialism Is Just ‘Neighborliness’ – Spencer Brown
https://townhall.com/tipsheet/print/2642714

FROM NATIONAL CENTER-LEFT SOURCES

MSN
— Democrats say “Dems aren’t even hiding it — Kamala Harris promises mass amnesty and more illegal immigration.” How soon will Democrat and RINO leaders force you to speak, read, and write Spanish?
https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/politics/dems-aren-t-even-hiding-it-kamala-harris-promises-mass-amnesty-and-more-illegal-immigration/ar-BB1qUrru

NBC NEWS
— Democrats say “Black journalist group sparks backlash for inviting Trump to its convention.”
https://www.nbcnews.com/news/nbcblk/trump-nabj-conference-invite-black-journalists-rcna164327

YAHOO
— Democrats say “Trump’s Invitation to National Association of Black Journalists Convention Causes Backlash.”
https://www.yahoo.com/news/donald-trump-attend-q-national-030922450.html

WASHINGTON POST
— To promote DEI is to promote discrimination against those who are conservative, Republican, American, White, male, older, Protestant, German American, and/or have ancestors who have been in America for a long time.
https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2024/07/30/kamala-harris-dei-answer-personal-story/

USA TODAY
— Democrats ask “Will Harris speak at NABJ convention?” and say “NABJ says they are in talks for post-virtual address.”
https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/elections/2024/07/31/kamala-harris-donald-trump-nabj/74615887007/
— Democrats say “Police union will not fight the firing of sheriff’s deputy who fatally shot Sonya Massey. Al Sharpton and faith community leaders in Chicago held a rally Tuesday for Sonya Massey, the downstate Illinois woman gunned down by law enforcement after calling 911 for help.”
https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2024/07/30/police-union-wont-fight-firing-of-deputy-who-killed-sonya-massey/74603216007/
— Democrats say “Donald Trump to speak at Black journalists convention in Chicago, draws criticism.”
https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/elections/2024/07/30/donald-trump-national-association-of-black-journalists-chicago/74601913007/
— Democrats ask “Is JD Vance Catholic?” and say “What to know about Trump VP pick’s religion.”
https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/elections/2024/07/15/what-religion-is-jd-vance/74416344007/
— Democrats ever-increasingly blame guns for gun violence instead of blaming those who use guns illegally.
https://www.usatoday.com/story/opinion/columnist/2024/07/27/trump-assassination-attempt-security-failure-gun-control/74526112007/
— Democrats oppose everything that discourages voter fraud.
https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/elections/2024/07/30/ohio-voter-id-law-disenfranchised/74169004007/

BLOOMBERG
— Democrats say “Corporate America Braces for DEI’s Death If Trump Wins Election.” Democrats and RINOs ever-increasingly use DEI to get rid of Republicans who are conservative, White, male, older, non-veteran, Protestant, German American, and/or have ancestors who have been in America for a long time.
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-07-31/corporate-america-braces-for-dei-s-death-if-trump-wins-election

NPR
— Democrats say “Illinois makes mandatory anti-union meetings illegal.” My critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes have always been vehemently anti-union. I was a union member 1966-1969 and 1971-1980. They have always hinted/implied/argued/shouted that because I was a union member, I was grossly overpaid and my benefits were far too generous. While I was a union member, my salary increased from $18.99/hour to $110,020/year in today’s dollars. In my defense, during that time, a) I earned a bachelor’s degree in management from NIU, an MBA from Loyola, and a master’s degree in accounting from DePaul and b) I passed the CPA examination on my first attempt.
https://www.wyso.org/2024-07-31/illinois-makes-mandatory-anti-union-meetings-illegal

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.