GOPUSA ILLINOIS
— JULY 4, 2019 EVENING EDITION FLASHBACK: Republican entries in Wheaton’s outstanding 2019 Independence Day Parade were Bob Berlin, Amy Grant, Chris Kachiroubas, Evelyn Sanguinetti, Ann Celine Walsh, and Milton Township Republican Central Committee. Those who walked with the entries included Almiron, Anderson, Carlson, Caruso, Colgan, Collins, Falbo, Fisher, Furstenau, Ives, Keller, LeVan, Marquardt, Marshall, Monino, Muehlfelt, Nathwani, Ruhl, Ryan, Saake, Shaw, and Whelan. With their $2,500 contribution, “DuPage County Republicans” were again the top sponsor for the parade and fireworks. Contributions were: $500 from Roger Claar; $250 each from Berlin, Sanguinetti, Phil Suess, and Tim Whelan; and $100 each from Michael Barbier, Grant Eckhoff, Tim Elliott, Grant, Chris Heidorn, Babette Holder, Jeanne Ives, Marty Keller, Bob Larsen, and Walsh. I hand-delivering 500 flyers (printed courtesy of Alpha Graphics) to the residences and businesses on the parade route that included the Republican entries in the parade, the sponsor’s names, and the amounts they contributed. – Dave Diersen
https://gopillinois.com/uncategorized/july-4-evening-edition-4/
DAILY HERALD
— Wheaton’s Field of Honor returns June 30-July 4 (DIERSEN: I certainly hope that Wheaton will have a traditional Independence Day fireworks and parade this year. Outstandingly, DuPage Republicans have helped sponsor Wheaton’s fireworks and parades since 2005. I certainly hope that all the Republican candidates on March 15, 2022 ballots in DuPage County a) want to help sponsor the fireworks and parade this year and b) will have entries in the parade this year.)
https://www.dailyherald.com/submitted/20210503/wheatons-field-of-honor-returns-june-30-july-4
(FROM THE ARTICLE: The Wheaton Park District also is planning an Independence Day Celebration July 3-4. Fireworks and family fun are scheduled for Saturday, July 3 in Graf Park. The complete schedule will be posted at a future date. Fireworks start at dusk. A parking map will be available for download for viewing prior to the event. Please be kind to our neighbors when parking on residential streets. The annual Independence Day Parade will be Sunday, July 4, in downtown Wheaton. The theme will be posted as it becomes available. They are encouraging parade entrants to use imagination as parade entries/floats are created. If you would like to submit ideas for the theme of the 2021 parade, email communications@wheatonparks.org. Check back for a parade route map to be added for 2021. Be kind to neighbors when parking on residential streets. Check wheatonparkdistrict.com for the 2021 Independence Day parade entry application to be posted. For sponsorships, contact Kristina Nemetz at knemetz@wheatonparks.org .)
— Why DuPage County residential property owners could see increase on tax bills – Lauren Rohr
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20210503/why-dupage-county-residential-property-owners-could-see-increase-on-tax-bills
— Longtime Lake County recorder launches campaign for new office – Mick Zawislak
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20210503/longtime-lake-county-recorder-launches-campaign-for-new-office
ABC7
— Illinois COVID-19 Update: IL reports 2,049 new coronavirus cases, 28 deaths. 9.4 million COVID vaccines administered in IL
https://abc7chicago.com/health/il-reports-2049-new-covid-19-cases-28-deaths/10573639/
CBS2
— How Can Illinois Get To The ‘Bridge’ Phase For The State’s Reopening? – Chris Tye
https://chicago.cbslocal.com/2021/05/03/illinois-reopening-bridge-phase/
WGN RADIO
— Florida governor signs law preempting local COVID edicts – AP
https://wgnradio.com/health/florida-governor-signs-law-preempting-local-covid-edicts/
CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— DISGUSTING, TRAGIC: Illinois hits new monthly record for recreational marijuana sales at nearly $115 million in April – ROBERT CHANNICK
https://www.chicagotribune.com/business/ct-biz-recreational-marijuana-sales-record-illinois-april-20210503-5dwnnb7o5jd6fekiwxdimj4ep4-story.html
— Resolving Lake County clerk’s six-figure lawsuit sets stage for 2022 primary clash – CHARLES SELLE
https://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/lake-county-news-sun/opinion/ct-lns-selle-county-clerk-races-st-0504-20210503-d6istvvinjesrdd7ww5v3rawjm-story.html
CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— Americans say government should help people age at home – AP
https://chicago.suntimes.com/2021/5/3/22417608/government-should-help-americans-age-home
BLOOMINGTON PANTAGRAPH
— Will COVID vaccines be required at Illinois Wesleyan University, ISU? – Lenore Sobota
https://www.pantagraph.com/news/local/education/watch-now-will-covid-vaccines-be-required-at-illinois-state-university-wesleyan-university/article_728dbf2f-49af-55eb-ae39-d80cecd41d81.html
OUR QUAD CITIES
— McCombie notices different tone in Springfield under new speaker. Republican state representative encouraged about leadership term limits proposal. – Jim Niedelman
https://www.ourquadcities.com/news/4-the-record/mccombie-notices-different-tone-in-springfield-under-new-speaker/
NPR ILLINOIS
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Democrats have declared war on Republicans. Democrats see refugees as being their soldiers in their army to get rid of Republicans once and for all.
https://www.nprillinois.org/post/white-house-says-public-can-do-more-resettle-additional-refugees#stream/0
WILLIAM J KELLY
— Save Illinois’ Lincoln Statue, Save America
https://www.williamjkelly.org/news/savelincolnstatueillinois
MCHENRY COUNTY BLOG
— May Become Legal to Knowingly Infect Someone with HIV, But Not for Coronavirus
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2021/05/03/may-be-legal-to-knowingly-infect-someone-with-hiv-buy-not-for-coronavirus/
ILLINOIS POLICY INSTITUTE
— COVID-19 ‘VAX PASS’ IDEA GETTING NIXED IN ILLINOIS, PRITZKER SAYS – Brad Weisenstein
https://www.illinoispolicy.org/covid-19-vax-pass-idea-getting-nixed-in-illinois-pritzker-says/
ILLINOIS FAMILY INSTITUTE
— State Lawmakers to Remove Basic Protection for Patients – Chris Iverson
https://illinoisfamily.org/life/why-would-state-lawmakers-remove-basic-protection-for-patients/
ILLINOIS REVIEW
— CRITICAL RACE THEORY ABOUT TO SEE ITS DAY IN COURT
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2021/05/critical-race-theory-about-to-see-its-day-in-court.html
CAPITOL FAX
— 2,049 new confirmed and probable cases; 28 additional deaths; 1,963 hospitalized; 479 in ICU; 3.4 percent average case positivity rate; 4 percent average test positivity rate; 78,440 average daily doses; Only 16,920 doses reported administered Sunday
https://capitolfax.com/2021/05/03/2049-new-confirmed-and-probable-cases-28-additional-deaths-1963-hospitalized-479-in-icu-34-percent-average-case-positivity-rate-4-percent-average-test-positivity-rate-78440-average-daily-doses-only-16/
— COVID-19 roundup
https://capitolfax.com/2021/05/03/covid-19-roundup-77/
WASHINGTON EXAMINER
— House Democratic departures threaten party hold on majority – Kerry Picket
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/retirements-and-runs-house-dems-chances-majority
FOX NEWS
— Hawley says he won’t ‘bow down to woke mob’ that tried to cancel his book
https://www.foxnews.com/transcript/hawley-says-he-wont-bow-down-to-woke-mob-that-tried-to-cancel-his-book
GOPUSA
— Should An Agency Of Government Control An Individual’s Online Speech? Courts To Decide (DIERSEN: My critics/opponents want the following to stop me from sending out GOPUSA ILLINOIS newsletters, but failing that, they want the following to control every aspect of the newsletters: Illinois Republican Party, DuPage County Republican Central Committee, and Milton Township Republican Organization.)
https://www.gopusa.com/?p=109749
BREITBART
— Never Trump Candidate Backed by Kinzinger, Cheney Sees Embarrassing 9th Place Loss in Texas Special Election – ASHLEY OLIVER (DIERSEN: Who will the Never Trump candidates be on the March 15, 2022 Republican primary ballot in your precinct?)
https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2021/05/03/never-trump-candidate-backed-by-kinzinger-cheney-sees-embarrassing-9th-place-loss-in-texas-special-election/
BLAZE
— Sunny Hostin of ‘The View’ declares ‘we need to shun those that refuse to get vaccinated’ — specifically ‘white evangelicals’ and ‘Republicans’ A USA Today op-ed actually used same verb: ‘It’s time to start shunning the “vaccine hesitant”‘ – DAVE URBANSKI (DIERSEN: Who will lead the shunning in your county, in your county district, in your township, in your municipality, in your municipal district, in your precinct, and in your neighborhood?)
https://www.theblaze.com/news/sunny-hostin-shun-vaccine-hesitant
TOWNHALL
— Oh, So Now Herd Immunity Cannot Be Obtained? – Matt Vespa
https://townhall.com/tipsheet/mattvespa/2021/05/03/oh-so-now-herd-immunity-cannot-be-obtained-n2588870
— Florida Passes Law Preventing Woke Social Media from Muzzling Politicians – Matt Vespa
https://townhall.com/tipsheet/mattvespa/2021/05/03/florida-passes-law-preventing-woke-social-media-from-muzzling-politicians-n2588822
NEWS BUSTERS
— Untrustworthy! Gallup Poll Shows Most Americans Turn on Big Tech – Casey Ryan
https://newsbusters.org/blogs/free-speech/casey-ryan/2021/05/03/untrustworthy-gallup-poll-shows-most-americans-turn-big
NEWSMAX
— Conservatives Should Not Outsource the Culture War to Politicians – Daniel Di Martino
https://www.newsmax.com/danieldimartino/Conservatives-Culture-War-Transgender-Ideology-Politicians/2021/05/03/id/1019954/
— California’s ‘Exodus’ Threatens Conservative States – Yuri Vanetik
https://www.newsmax.com/yurivanetik/california-exodus-conservativestates/2021/05/03/id/1019915/
PJ MEDIA
— A Dozen Texas Counties Have Declared Emergencies Due to the Worsening Border Crisis – BRYAN PRESTON
https://pjmedia.com/news-and-politics/bryan-preston/2021/05/03/a-dozen-texas-counties-have-declared-emergencies-due-to-the-worsening-border-crisis-n1444332
EPOCH TIMES
— Florida Gov. DeSantis Suspends Local COVID-19 Emergency Orders, Bans Vaccine Passports – JACK PHILLIPS
https://www.theepochtimes.com/mkt_breakingnews/florida-gov-desantis-signs-bill-banning-vaccine-passports-suspends-local-covid-19-emergency-orders_3800683.html
THE HILL
— Trump’s critics face wrath of GOP base – NIALL STANAGE
https://thehill.com/homenews/administration/551576-the-memo-trumps-critics-face-wrath-of-gop-base
WASHINGTON POST
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Ever-increasingly, Democrat-run schools use critical race theory to promote hatred against Republicans, and especially against Republicans who are law enforcement officers, Trump supporters, conservative, patriotic, White, male, older, heterosexual, married, non-poor, gun owners, Christian, Protestant, Italian American, German American, and/or those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.
https://www.washingtonpost.com/education/2021/05/03/critical-race-theory-backlash/
— Biden says he will raise refugee cap from 15,000 to 62,500 – Sean Sullivan
https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/biden-refugee/2021/05/03/1b833126-ac4d-11eb-ab4c-986555a1c511_story.html
NEWSWEEK
— DISGUSTING, TRAGIC: Illinois to Record $1 Billion Marijuana Sales by Year’s End, Surpassing Liquor
https://www.newsweek.com/illinois-record-1-billion-marijuana-sales-years-end-surpassing-liquor-1588354
PBS
— DISGUSTING, TRAGIC: As more states legalize marijuana, people with drug convictions want their records cleared – Courtney Vinopal (DIERSEN: Your past predicts your future.)
https://www.pbs.org/newshour/nation/as-more-states-legalize-marijuana-people-with-drug-convictions-want-their-records-cleared
FEDERAL NEWS NETWORK
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Trump-haters say “Donald Trump and his supporters are intensifying efforts to shame — and potentially remove — members of their party who are seen as disloyal to the former president and his false claims that last year’s election was stolen from him.”
https://federalnewsnetwork.com/government-news/2021/05/trumps-big-lie-becomes-new-litmus-test-for-success-in-gop/
