ABC7
— Gov. JB Pritzker extends Illinois stay-at-home order with changes after IL sees biggest single-day jump in COVID-19 cases – Sarah Schulte and Jesse Kirsch
https://abc7chicago.com/health/watch-live-pritzker-extends-illinois-stay-at-home-order-with-changes/6124186/
— Coronavirus Chicago; Mayor Lori Lightfoot announces COVID-19 Economic Recovery Task Force
https://abc7chicago.com/politics/mayor-lightfoot-announces-covid-19-economic-recovery-team/6124539/
— Majority of Americans say stay-at-home orders are worth it, polls show (DIERSEN: How aware is every one of the tremendous amount of money that stay-at-home orders are costing everyone every hour, every minute, and every second?)
https://abc7chicago.com/politics/8025-of-americans-say-stay-at-home-orders-are-worth-it-polls-show/6124219/
NBC5
— Illinois’ New Stay-at-Home Order Includes Requirement to Cover Faces in Public in May The mandate is part of an amended statewide stay-at-home order, which now extends through May
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/illinois-new-stay-at-home-order-includes-requirement-to-cover-faces-in-public-in-may/2260615/
— These Places, Businesses Can Reopen Under Illinois’ Modified Stay-at-Home Order Illinois’ new stay-at-home order lifts some restrictions as residents stare down another 30 days in isolation
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/coronavirus/these-places-businesses-can-reopen-under-illinois-modified-stay-at-home-order/2260626/
— Illinois’ Stay-at-Home Order Extended Through May, Pritzker Announces The statewide stay-at-home order was previously in effect through April 30 – Mary Ann Ahern
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/coronavirus/pritzker-expected-to-extend-illinois-stay-at-home-order-thursday-sources/2260588/
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Trump-haters say “Few Americans Trust Trump’s Info on Pandemic.”
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/national-international/ap-norc-poll-few-americans-trust-trumps-info-on-pandemic/2260762/
— Illinois’ Stay-at-Home Order Extension Brings Extra Worries for Small Business Owners Gov. J.B. Pritzker on Thursday extended Illinois’ statewide stay-at-home order through May 30
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/illinois-stay-at-home-order-extension-brings-extra-worries-for-small-business-owners/2260937/
CBS2
— Coronavirus Death Toll: Cook County Ranks Fourth-Worst In United States For COVID-19 Fatalities
https://chicago.cbslocal.com/2020/04/23/coronavirus-death-toll-cook-county-ranks-fourth-worst-in-united-states-for-covid-19-fatalities/
— Gov. JB Pritzker To Extend Stay-At-Home Order Through May 30, Require Face Coverings In Public; Illinois Sees 1,826 New COVID-19 Cases, 123 More Deaths
https://chicago.cbslocal.com/2020/04/23/governor-jb-pritzker-stay-at-home-order-extension-covid-19-coronavirus/
FOX NEWS CHICAGO
— Pritzker announces modified stay-at-home order for Illinois through May
https://www.fox32chicago.com/news/pritzker-announces-modified-stay-at-home-order-for-illinois-through-may
— All Illinois residents required to wear face masks in public beginning May 1
https://www.fox32chicago.com/news/all-illinois-residents-required-to-wear-face-masks-in-public-beginning-may-1
— Illinois reports 1,826 COVID-19 cases and 123 deaths in last 24 hours; statewide case total nearly 37k
https://www.fox32chicago.com/news/illinois-reports-1826-covid-19-cases-and-123-deaths-in-last-24-hours-statewide-case-total-nearly-37k
WGN TV
— Lightfoot introduces group tasked with helping Chicagoland recover from coronavirus – Mike Ewing
https://wgntv.com/news/coronavirus/watch-live-lightfoot-announces-new-effort-to-help-chicago-region-recover-from-coronavirus-impact/
CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— 123 more Illinois coronavirus deaths as Pritzker extends stay-at-home order through May Starting May 1, Pritzker’s modified stay-at-home order also requires people to wear face masks where 6-foot social distancing isn’t possible. – Tina Sfondeles
https://chicago.suntimes.com/coronavirus/2020/4/23/21233011/illinois-stay-home-order-pritzker-extended-may
— Lightfoot outlines plan for post-pandemic recovery “The crisis we face today is like nothing any of us have ever experienced,” the mayor said in announcing her task force. “What we are embarking on is nothing less than the most breathtaking recovery effort our city has ever seen.” – Fran Spielman
https://chicago.suntimes.com/city-hall/2020/4/23/21233384/coronavirus-chicago-mayor-lightfoot-pandemic-recovery-task-force
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Republicans fight for citizens of America. Democrats and RINOs fight for citizens of foreign countries.
https://chicago.suntimes.com/opinion/2020/4/23/21232897/immigration-bill-green-cards-india-highly-skilled-h1b-senator-dick-durbin-mike-lee-marlen-garcia
— Lightfoot accused of using pandemic as an excuse to consolidate power A handful of aldermen and community leaders are still trying to drum up opposition to expanding the mayor’s emergency powers, arguing she shouldn’t decide on her own how to spend millions of federal stimulus dollars. – Fran Spielman
https://chicago.suntimes.com/city-hall/2020/4/23/21232895/coronavirus-chicago-mayor-lightfoot-emergency-powers-city-council-vote
— Illinois is already in the peak for COVID-19 deaths – but projections show the pain is far from over So far, 1,565 people have died from COVID-19 in Illinois. As horrible as that is, Gov. Pritzker has data projecting that if the state had not enacted the stay-at-home order on March 21 the death toll would have been 14 times that. – Tina Sfondeles
https://chicago.suntimes.com/coronavirus/2020/4/23/21232125/illinois-covid-19-peak-coronavirus-projection-pritzker-stay-home
CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Trump-haters say “Most Americans do not trust Trump’s info on coronavirus pandemic.”
https://www.chicagotribune.com/coronavirus/ct-nw-trump-poll-coronavirus-covid-19-20200423-for6qgij5vasfpn2ryz32p4pqe-story.html
— Gov. J.B. Pritzker extends ‘modified’ Illinois stay-at-home order through May 30 – JAMIE MUNKS, GREGORY PRATT and DAN PETRELLA
https://www.chicagotribune.com/coronavirus/ct-coronavirus-illinois-stay-at-home-extension-20200423-cqp6wzjj5ng7rgrfpg64ijgoua-story.html
— At least 20 Chicago suburbs require face coverings in public — something most people in Illinois will have to do beginning May 1
https://www.chicagotribune.com/coronavirus/ct-coronavirus-face-masks-suburbs-20200423-rzhgi6mz5fdg5jz5hk4x6q4bi4-story.html
— Unemployment claims: 4.4 million more file for jobless aid; 1 in 6 US workers have lost jobs since coronavirus hit
https://www.chicagotribune.com/coronavirus/ct-nw-coronavirus-us-unemployment-data-20200423-k7uviaxzsbexraf6ntqmd34msi-story.html
— Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot enlists former President George H. W. Bush’s White House chief of staff in launching COVID-19 economic recovery task force – Gregory Pratt
https://www.chicagotribune.com/coronavirus/ct-coronavirus-chicago-economic-recovery-lightfoot-20200423-wfljfld6fzdftfbbgzxiwvdmty-story.html
— Five more weeks, Illinois. We can do this. – Editorial
https://www.chicagotribune.com/opinion/editorials/ct-edit-pritzker-extends-stay-home-order-coronavirus-20200423-nppjrbwrmbftfp3rinuswm7pem-story.html
— With 12 new COVID-19 deaths, long-term care facilities in DuPage now account for 83 of county’s overall total of 118 – Robert McCoppin
https://www.chicagotribune.com/coronavirus/ct-coronavirus-illinois-dupage-12-deaths-long-term-care-20200423-suljvab2fzgaddmnux4q24tvai-story.html
DAILY HERALD
— Stay-at-home order extended until May 30; face coverings will be required in public starting May 1 – Jake Griffin
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20200423/stay-at-home-order-extended-until-may-30-face-coverings-will-be-required-in-public-starting-may-1
— Lisle approves budget after trimming costs – Robert Sanchez
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20200423/lisle-approves-budget-after-trimming-costs
— Lawmakers, many in masks, debate mammoth new aid package – AP
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20200423/lawmakers-many-in-masks-debate-mammoth-new-aid-package
— White House shifts from raising alarms to reopening country – AP
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20200423/white-house-shifts-from-raising-alarms-to-reopening-country
— Naperville projects ‘significant’ revenue shortfall from virus shutdown – Marie Wilson
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20200423/naperville-projects-significant-revenue-shortfall-from-virus-shutdown
CRAIN’S CHICAGO BUSINESS
— Pritzker eases up Even as he extended his stay-at-home order for another 30 days, the governor made allowances for certain activities to pick up again. – GREG HINZ
https://www.chicagobusiness.com/greg-hinz-politics/pritzker-eases
— Now mortgage-seekers need to show their income is COVID-proof Investors who back mortgages want a reasonable assurance that “this loan isn’t going to go bad” in the near term. – DENNIS RODKIN
https://www.chicagobusiness.com/residential-real-estate/now-mortgage-seekers-need-show-their-income-covid-proof
— GOP stalwart Skinner to lead Lightfoot’s new recovery task force Chicago native Sam Skinner, who worked in George H.W. Bush’s administration, has experience as point man on several emergencies, including Hurricane Hugo. – A.D. QUIG
https://www.chicagobusiness.com/government/gop-stalwart-skinner-lead-lightfoots-new-recovery-task-force
BLOOMINGTON PANTAGRAPH
— Local impact: The governor’s extended order gets mixed reaction in McLean County – Kelsey Watznauer, Maria Nagle, Paul Swiech
https://www.pantagraph.com/news/local/govt-and-politics/local-impact-the-governors-extended-order-gets-mixed-reaction-in-mclean-county/article_a38549f1-97f7-5a8a-8d3b-46b13a4a176b.html
LASALLE NEWS TRIBUNE
— Sen. Rezin calls for transparency in governor’s handling of coronavirus Calls transparency a cornerstone of democracy
https://www.newstrib.com/2020/04/23/sen-rezin-calls-for-transparency-in-governors-handling-of-coronavirus/ajm4x95/
NEWS CHANNEL 20
— Over 755,000 unemployment claims in Illinois filed since March
https://newschannel20.com/news/local/over-755000-unemployment-claims-in-illinois-filed-since-march
— Face coverings required for all over the age of 2
https://newschannel20.com/news/local/face-coverings-required-for-all-over-the-age-of-2
ELMHURST PATCH
— Elmhurst Coronavirus: How To Handle Violators City says it could enforce order, but it is unclear how. – David Giuliani
https://patch.com/illinois/elmhurst/elmhurst-coronavirus-how-handle-violators
WHEATON PATCH
— DuPage County Coronavirus Update: 2,075 Cases, 118 Deaths This article includes a breakdown of cases by municipality. – Lisa Marie Farver
https://patch.com/illinois/wheaton/dupage-county-coronavirus-update-2-075-cases-118-deaths
CHICAGO DAILY LAW BULLETIN
— DuPage County invites comment on associate judge vacancy (DIERSEN: The applicants are Louis B. Aranda, Craig R. Belford, Leah M. Bendik, Michael H. Burton, Sharon R. Fairley, Scott A. Herbert, Patrick B. Hurley, John P. Kelly, Daniel J. Kordik, Jae K. Kwon, Jennifer L. Martyn, Ronald D. Menna, Jr., Louisa J. Nuckolls, Jeremiah K. O’Connor, Demetrios N. Panoushis, John J. Pcolinski, Robert F. Stanker, and James A. Webb)
https://www.chicagolawbulletin.com/mansur-am-20200423
CENTER FOR ILLINOIS POLITICS
— COVID-19 Hits Black Communities With A Vengeance – Derrick Blakley
https://www.centerforilpolitics.org/articles/covid-19-hits-black-communities-with-a-vengeance
ILLINOIS LEAKS
— Illinois – Basic logic ignored – KIRK ALLEN
https://edgarcountywatchdogs.com/2020/04/illinois-basic-logic-ignored/
CAPITOL FAX
— Leader Durkin says he is “pleased with today’s actions” while one of his members files lawsuit to block order
https://capitolfax.com/2020/04/23/leader-durkin-says-he-is-pleased-with-today%e2%80%99s-actions-while-one-of-his-members-files-lawsuit-to-block-order/
— Pritzker issues modified stay at home order
https://capitolfax.com/2020/04/23/pritzker-issues-modified-stay-at-home-order/
— 1,826 new cases, 123 additional deaths
https://capitolfax.com/2020/04/23/1826-new-cases-123-additional-deaths/
— Pritzker takes reporter questions: Hospital procedures addressed – Union contract negotiations will stay in effect – Ezike unaware of China restaurant study – Rebuffs Durkin on modeling – Says Republican claim he’s living in a bubble is “ridiculous” – “States are not allowed to declare bankruptcy, and it’s a good thing” – Explains why he can’t open Downstate – Ezike talks about alternatives to ventilators – Answers questions about testing – “We’re not encouraging police officers to stop people and arrest them” for not wearing masks – Asked again about rent/mortgage payments – Ezike: “Fecal shedding” a danger in pools – Pritzker says state doesn’t own the models and can’t release them – “We’re not going to be sending police out to look at every boat and count people” – Corrects reporter who is unclear on essential businesses – Ezike repeats rise in cases is due to increased testing – Reporter asks why Pritzker doesn’t “quarantine Chicago and the suburbs” – New budget projections factored in “reasonably long” recession – Explains what he’s asked feds for – Said he would “absolutely” be willing to meet with Trump
https://capitolfax.com/2020/04/23/pritzker-takes-questions-hospital-procedures-addressed/
— Pritzker explains modeling – Explains new stay at home order – “This is the part where we have to dig in” – Says his team finalizing next step for “reopening in phases” – “No amount of political pressure would ever make me allow such a scenario for our state” – Making progress on contact tracing – “These are not choices that are made arbitrarily” – Warns he will bring back restrictions if people violate the order – “This is a battle that you never asked to fight” – “I’m asking you to hold on for just a little while longer” – Prof. Goldenfeld: “Modeling an epidemic is not rocket science. It’s harder”
https://capitolfax.com/2020/04/23/pritzker-explains-modeling/
— COVID-19 roundup
https://capitolfax.com/2020/04/23/covid-19-roundup-26/
— House cancels next week’s session
https://capitolfax.com/2020/04/23/house-cancels-next-weeks-session-2/
WASHINGTON TIMES
— Liberal media bias on full display during White House’s COVID-19 press briefings Media’s slant is likely a major factor contributing to the decline of newspapers and broadcast news ratings – Cal Thomas
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2020/apr/22/liberal-media-bias-on-full-display-during-white-ho/
GOPUSA
— America’s Survival In An Age Of Political Pandemics
https://www.gopusa.com/?p=87988
— Another 4.4M In U.S. File For Unemployment, Wiping Out All Jobs Added Since 2010
https://www.gopusa.com/?p=87981
— We Can’t Save All Lives At Any Expense
https://www.gopusa.com/?p=87939
— Why We Should Start Going Back To Work
https://www.gopusa.com/?p=87909
BLAZE
— Chinese journalist who disappeared for weeks after reporting on the coronavirus cover-up resurfaces in video praising police Go figure – Phil Shiver (DIERSEN: What if I suddenly disappeared for weeks and then resurfaced a) praising my critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes and b) promoting dependency on government, dependency on charity, LGBTQ activity, abortion, mass/illegal immigration, booze, gambling, pot, and other vices, abolition of the First and Second Amendments, patronage, political affiliation discrimination, reverse discrimination, age discrimination, and retaliation for opposing the aforesaid?)
https://www.theblaze.com/news/missing-chinese-journalist-resurfaces-praising-police
— Antibody study finds 21% of New York City residents has had COVID-19 Nearly 2 million NYCers could’ve gotten the virus – Aaron Colen
https://www.theblaze.com/news/antibody-study-fifth-new-yorkers-covid-19
NATIONAL REVIEW
— Preliminary Study Suggests 13 Percent of New York State Residents Have Contracted Coronavirus – ZACHARY EVANS
https://www.nationalreview.com/news/preliminary-study-suggests-13-percent-of-new-york-state-residents-have-contracted-coronavirus/
— States Should Not Receive Bankruptcy Protection – KEVIN D. WILLIAMSON
https://www.nationalreview.com/2020/04/states-should-not-receive-bankruptcy-protection/
THE HILL
— McConnell sparks bipartisan backlash with state bankruptcy remarks – JORDAIN CARNEY
https://thehill.com/homenews/senate/494406-mcconnell-sparks-bipartisan-backlash-with-state-bankruptcy-remarks
WASHINGTON POST
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Trump-haters want to delay reopening.
https://www.washingtonpost.com/health/2020/04/22/reopening-america-states-coronavirus/
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: A Trump-hater asks “Can Democrats make Trump’s chaos matter to voters?”
https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2020/04/23/can-democrats-make-trumps-chaos-matter-voters/
PEW RESEARCH CENTER
— U.S. newspapers have shed half of their newsroom employees since 2008 – ELIZABETH GRIECO
https://www.pewresearch.org/fact-tank/2020/04/20/u-s-newsroom-employment-has-dropped-by-a-quarter-since-2008/
— Positive Economic Views Plummet; Support for Government Aid Crosses Party Lines Most expect problems from COVID-19 to last six months or longer
https://www.people-press.org/2020/04/21/positive-economic-views-plummet-support-for-government-aid-crosses-party-lines/
RASMUSSEN REPORTS
— Most Support Voting By Mail But Have Fraud Concerns
https://www.rasmussenreports.com/public_content/politics/general_politics/april_2020/most_support_voting_by_mail_but_have_fraud_concerns
