September 15, 2025 Evening Edition

FROM ILLINOIS CENTER-LEFT SOURCES

ABC7
— Robinson was negatively obsessed with Kirk; Robinson DNA found at the crime scene
https://abc7chicago.com/post/charlie-kirk-killing-suspect-tyler-robinson-had-obsession-conservative-influencer-fbi-says/17821299/
— Former federal prosecutor Maurene Comey sues Trump administration over her firing. Anticipate/expect that the court will rule against Trump. When I filed Diersen v. GAO in 1998, I anticipated/expected that the court would rule against me. But I wanted to get my evidence into the court record. Anyone who reads the court record will see that I should have won the lawsuit.
https://abc7chicago.com/post/former-southern-district-new-york-prosecutor-maurene-comey-sues-firing/17821823/

NBC5
—  GOP State Rep. Adam Niemerg files articles of impeachment against Pritzker over ‘hateful rhetoric’
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/chicago-politics/gop-lawmaker-files-articles-of-impeachment-against-pritzker-over-hateful-rhetoric/3824495/
— When is Charlie Kirk’s memorial service? Here’s what we know about funeral arrangements. President Donald Trump, who said he will posthumously award Kirk the Presidential Medal of Freedom, has committed to traveling to Arizona for the memorial service.
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/when-is-charlie-kirks-memorial-service-heres-what-we-know-about-funeral-arrangements/3824609/

CBS2
— Democrat leaders ever-increasingly fight deportation of their illegals
https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news/west-chicago-illinois-ice-arrests-district-33-schools/

WGN9
— Pritzker’s rhetoric sparks impeachment calls from Illinois conservatives
https://wgntv.com/news/politics/pritzkers-rhetoric-sparks-impeachment-calls-from-illinois-conservatives/
— Democrats and RINOs want Kirk memorial in Arlington Heights to be removed
https://wgntv.com/news/north-suburbs/arlington-heights-park-district-memorial/
— Democrat leaders ever-increasingly fight deportation of their illegals
https://wgntv.com/western-suburbs/lawmakers-residents-sound-alarm-after-reported-ice-raids-in-western-suburbs/

FOX32
— Pritzker ever-increasingly promotes more hatred against Trump
https://www.fox32chicago.com/news/pritzker-warns-rising-violence-criticizes-trumps-rhetoric
https://www.fox32chicago.com/video/1708007
— Vance hosts episode of ‘The Charlie Kirk’ show
https://www.fox32chicago.com/news/jd-vance-host-episode-charlie-kirk-show
— Senator Ted Cruz paints over profane graffiti referencing Charlie Kirk
https://www.fox32chicago.com/news/senator-ted-cruz-paints-over-profane-graffiti-referencing-charlie-kirk
— Democrat leaders ever-increasingly fight deportation of their illegals
https://www.fox32chicago.com/news/el-grito-festival-continues-pilsen-amid-immigration-fears

WTTW
— Pritzker ever-increasingly promotes more hatred against Trump
https://news.wttw.com/2025/09/15/gov-jb-pritzker-blasts-trump-saying-he-fans-flames-division-amid-ice-raids-charlie-kirk

WGN RADIO
— Choose Chicago’s campaign to change peoples’ perceptions of the city. Under the Democrats, poverty and crime in Chicago ever-increasingly increase. I lived in Chicago part-time for 2 years and full-time for 2 years. I worked in Chicago for 25 years. I took college courses in Chicago for 15 years.
https://wgnradio.com/bob-sirott/choose-chicagos-campaign-to-change-peoples-perceptions-of-the-city/

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— Vance hosts Charlie Kirk’s radio show
https://www.chicagotribune.com/2025/09/15/charlie-kirk-radio-show-jd-vance/
— Officials call for unity during Valparaiso vigil for Charlie Kirk
https://www.chicagotribune.com/2025/09/15/officials-call-for-unity-during-valparaiso-vigil-for-charlie-kirk/
— Many public officials feel unsafe right now
https://www.chicagotribune.com/2025/09/15/editorial-threats-public-officlals-social-media/
— Democrat leaders ever-increasingly fight deportation of their illegals
https://www.chicagotribune.com/2025/09/15/federal-immigration-arrests-chicago-west-chicago-suburbs/
https://www.chicagotribune.com/2025/09/15/dead-rat-immigrants-alderman/

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— Pritzker ever-increasingly promotes more hatred against Trump
https://chicago.suntimes.com/illinois-governor/2025/09/15/jb-pritzker-political-violence-charlie-kirk-donald-trump
— Democrat leaders ever-increasingly fight deportation of their illegals
https://chicago.suntimes.com/the-watchdogs/2025/09/15/pritzker-governor-immigration-franklin-park-ice-agent-fatal
https://chicago.suntimes.com/immigration/2025/09/15/ice-west-chicago-arrests-federal-agents-immigration
https://chicago.suntimes.com/immigration/2025/09/15/silverio-villegas-gonzalez-fatally-shot-by-ice-agents-touched-the-lives-of-so-many-loved-ones-say
— Democrat leaders ever-increasingly protect criminals and illegals
https://chicago.suntimes.com/other-views/2025/09/15/criminal-justice-reforms-fair-act-public-safety-defense-risa-lanier

DAILY HERALD
— ICE arrests 15 people during Monday sweep in West Chicago
https://www.dailyherald.com/20250915/news/ice-activity-reported-in-west-chicago/
— Conservative group wants Buffalo Grove teacher fired over Kirk remarks
https://www.dailyherald.com/20250915/news/moms-for-liberty-calling-for-activist-teachers-dismissal/
— District 300 board president faces backlash over social media post following Charlie Kirk’s death
https://www.dailyherald.com/20250915/education/district-300-board-president-faces-backlash-over-social-media-post-following-charlie-kirks-death/

CRAIN’S CHICAGO BUSINESS
— Pritzker ever-increasingly promotes more hatred against Trump
https://www.chicagobusiness.com/politics/pritzker-urges-trump-calm-rhetoric-after-kirk-killing

JOURNAL COURIER
— Anticipate/expect that hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-haters will ever-increasingly promote more hatred against Kirk.
https://www.myjournalcourier.com/news/politics/article/trump-administration-joins-republicans-campaign-21049852.php

WAND TV
— Pritzker ever-increasingly promotes more hatred against Trump
https://www.wandtv.com/news/statehouse/pritzker-says-trump-fans-flames-of-division-after-freedom-caucus-files-impeachment-resolution/article_aba418cd-cae3-4032-a233-844b97883c7c.html

IPM NEWSROOM
— Democrat leaders ever-increasingly promote more illegal immigration
https://ipmnewsroom.org/head-start-preschool-remains-open-to-all-regardless-of-immigration-status-two-judges-rule/

CAPITOL FAX
— Afternoon roundup
https://capitolfax.com/2025/09/15/isabel%e2%80%99s-afternoon-roundup-382/

FROM ILLINOIS CENTER-RIGHT SOURCES

MCHENRY COUNTY BLOG
— Charlie Kirk Supporters Demonstrate Outside District 300 Headquarters Calling Out Board President Nancy Zettler
https://www.mchenrycountyblog.com/2025/09/15/charlie-kirk-supporters-demonstrate-outside-district-300-headquarters-calling-out-bosrd-president-nancy-zettler/
— Lake in the Hills Pot Tax Up 50%
https://www.mchenrycountyblog.com/2025/09/15/lake-in-the-hills-pot-tax-up-50/

FROM NATIONAL CENTER-RIGHT SOURCES

WASHINGTON TIMES
— Trump team eyes a crackdown on left-wing groups blamed for the spread of political violence
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2025/sep/15/trump-team-eyes-crackdown-left-wing-groups-blamed-spread-political/
— Democratic Party suffers from growing cancer of radical left-wing ideology. Antisemitism and anti-American sentiment spread unchecked through party ranks as leaders remain silent.
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2025/sep/15/democratic-party-suffers-growing-cancer-radical-left-wing-ideology/

WASHINGTON EXAMINER
— Candidate quality matters: Republican primary voters need to put their party in the best position to win
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/premium/3801740/candidates-matter-gop-primary-voters-best-position-win/
— Trump fights to reverse China’s infiltration of higher education
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/opinion/beltway-confidential/3807763/trump-china-influence-higher-education/
— Left spews more hate and targets Erika Kirk after Charlie’s murder
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/opinion/3807588/liberals-target-erika-kirk-charlie-kirk-assassination/
— The concern over Charlie Kirk copycat assassins
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/opinion/beltway-confidential/3807429/concern-over-charlie-kirk-copycat-assassins/

NEW YORK POST
— Nancy Mace moves to censure Ilhan Omar for ‘vile comments’ about Charlie Kirk
https://nypost.com/2025/09/15/us-news/nancy-mace-moves-to-censure-ilhan-omar-for-vile-comments-about-charlie-kirk-all-but-blamed-him-for-his-own-assassination/

BREITBART
— People Knew in Advance of  Robinson’s Plan
https://www.breitbart.com/2nd-amendment/2025/09/15/dan-bongino-people-knew-in-advance-of-kirk-assassination-suspects-plan/

FROM NATIONAL CENTER-LEFT SOURCES

THE HILL
— Washington divide grows after Kirk assassination
https://thehill.com/newsletters/evening-report/5504362-washington-divide-grows-after-kirk-assassination/

ASSOCIATED PRESS
— Democrat leaders ever-increasingly promote more abortion
https://apnews.com/article/social-media-abortion-censorship-eff-a71965f86b40912db10fad6d26bcdd95

CBS NEWS
— Vance hosts “The Charlie Kirk Show” after Kirk’s assassination
https://www.cbsnews.com/news/jd-vance-host-the-charlie-kirk-show-assassination/

NEW YORK DAILY NEWS
— Taylor Swift shielded by bulletproof screen at Chiefs game amid security concerns
https://www.nydailynews.com/2025/09/15/taylor-swift-bulletproof-screen-chiefs-game/

WALL STREET JOURNAL
— Trump Advisers Prepare to Target Left-Leaning Groups After Kirk Shooting
https://www.wsj.com/politics/policy/charlie-kirk-shooting-death-republican-reaction-456d6237

DAILY KOS
— Anticipate/expect Democrats to ever-increasingly promote more hatred against Kirk
https://www.dailykos.com/stories/2025/9/15/2343641/-Apparently-the-Washington-Post-can-t-stomach-calling-out-Kirk-s-racism

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.