ABC7
— President Trump was given oxygen before his admission to hospital New cases have emerged among some of President Trump’s top advisers and allies
https://abc7chicago.com/politics/trump-was-given-oxygen-before-his-admission-to-hospital/6737789/
— Former NJ governor Chris Christie checks himself into hospital following COVID-19 diagnosis
https://abc7chicago.com/politics/fmr-nj-governor-chris-christie-checks-into-hospital-following-covid-19-diagnosis/6740928/
— Illinois COVID-19: DeKalb-area restrictions start as IL reports 2,442 new coronavirus cases, 31 deaths Over 300K people in Illinois have had COVID-19
https://abc7chicago.com/health/il-reports-2442-new-coronavirus-cases-31-deaths/6742233/
NBC5
— GOP Seeks to Pause Senate Work, But Not Barrett Hearings
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/politics/senate-cancels-work-as-lawmakers-contract-virus/2348819/
— Bernie Sanders Resuming In-Person Campaigning to Back Biden Sanders hitting the road again comes as Trump has increasingly sought to paint Biden as beholden to progressive activists and the “radical left” – Will Weissert
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/national-international/bernie-sanders-resuming-in-person-campaigning-to-back-biden/2348710/
FOX NEWS CHICAGO
— ‘I’ll be back soon’: President Trump shares update on his condition to social media – AP
https://www.fox32chicago.com/news/ill-be-back-soon-president-trump-shares-update-of-condition-to-social-media
— Trump tweets: ‘I am feeling well! Doctors, Nurses and ALL… are AMAZING!’ – AP
https://www.fox32chicago.com/news/trump-tweets-i-am-feeling-well-doctors-nurses-and-all-are-amazing
CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— After dodged questions and bungled timeline, White House doctor and chief of staff offer a confusing picture of Trump’s health – AP
https://www.chicagotribune.com/coronavirus/ct-nw-trump-coronavirus-walter-reed-20201003-e3tluzc3gnda5cldsuey2lbnba-story.html
— Senate calls off lawmaking after 3 GOP members test positive for COVID-19, but McConnell says Supreme Court confirmation hearings still on – AP
https://www.chicagotribune.com/coronavirus/ct-nw-ron-johnson-covid-19-20201003-d552vnh6nzajfjcqsd545nqfom-story.html
— Ex-New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie hospitalized with COVID-19 after experiencing symptoms – LARRY MCSHANE and DAVE GOLDINER
https://www.chicagotribune.com/coronavirus/ny-coronavirus-chris-christie-positive-test-20201003-ysyu2ux7tza7pawlb74hpltqqy-story.html
— COVID-19 and the Senate Judiciary Committee: 2 senators test positive, others being tested and working remotely ahead of hearings for Supreme Court nominee Amy Coney Barrett – AP
https://www.chicagotribune.com/coronavirus/ct-nw-covid-senate-judiciary-committee-supreme-court-hearings-20201003-amnn5bimr5dpbpljju3b24jfzy-story.html
CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— Next 48 hours ‘critical’ for Trump in coronavirus fight. The White House chief of staff says President Donald Trump went through a “very concerning” period Friday and the next 48 hours “will be critical in terms of his care” as he battles the coronavirus at a hospital. – AP
https://chicago.suntimes.com/2020/10/3/21500045/donald-trump-medical-update
— Illinois coronavirus case tally surpasses 300K
https://chicago.suntimes.com/coronavirus/2020/10/3/21499627/latest-coronavirus-news-live-updates-chicago-illinois-2020
— ENDORSEMENT: Jim Durkin for Illinois House in 82nd District Durkin is a sensible legislator and a strong leader for his party.
https://chicago.suntimes.com/2020/10/3/21497912/endorsement-jim-durkin-illinois-house-82nd-district-kassem-moukahal-2020-election
— ENDORSEMENT: Keith R. Wheeler for Illinois House in 50th District Wheeler has been a reasonable voice in the state’s fight against the coronavirus and also has a feel for the bread-and-butter issues of his district.
https://chicago.suntimes.com/2020/10/3/21499458/endorsed-keith-r-wheeler-illinois-house-50th-district-202-election-kate-monteleone
— ENDORSEMENT: Tom Weber for Illinois House in 64th District He has worked with state and federal agencies to improve the Chain O’Lakes, a recreational and economic powerhouse for the district.
https://chicago.suntimes.com/2020/10/3/21495653/endorsement-tom-weber-64th-illinois-house-steven-reick-leslie-armstrong-mcleod-2020-election
— ENDORSEMENT: Jim Walsh for Illinois House in 62nd District He is inquisitive, non-doctrinaire and up for collaboration.
https://chicago.suntimes.com/2020/10/3/21495652/endorsement-jim-walsh-illinois-61st-illinois-house-district-sam-yingling-2020-election
— ENDORSEMENT: Chris Bos for Illinois House in 51st District He is collaborative, willing to reach out to other lawmakers.
https://chicago.suntimes.com/opinion/2020/10/3/21454407/endorsement-chris-bos-illinois-51st-house-district-mary-edly-allen-2020-election
DAILY HERALD
— Overdoses linked to counterfeit opioid pills
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20201003/overdoses-linked-to-counterfeit-opioid-pills
SUBURBAN LIFE
— DuPage County surpasses 18,000 mark with 129 new COVID-19 cases reported Saturday Region’s positivity rate decreases to 5.3% – JOSHUA WELGE
https://www.mysuburbanlife.com/2020/10/03/dupage-county-surpasses-18-000-mark-with-129-new-covid-19-cases-reported-saturday/abxvwk8/
RIVER BENDER
— Durbin, Duckworth Join Colleagues In Calling For Investigation Into Political Interference With Coronavirus Information
https://www.riverbender.com/articles/details/durbin-duckworth-join-colleagues-in-calling-for-investigation-into-political-interference-with-coronavirus-information-44904.cfm
NPR ILLINOIS
— Trump Gives Video Update On His Health: Next Couple Days Are ‘The Real Test’ – DANA FARRINGTON
https://www.nprillinois.org/post/trump-gives-video-update-his-health-next-couple-days-are-real-test#stream/0
— Disinformation Around Trump’s Health ‘Very Concerning’ Ahead Of Election
https://www.nprillinois.org/post/disinformation-around-trumps-health-very-concerning-ahead-election
MCHENRY COUNTY BLOG
— Northwest Herald Wants Three More Female Democrats on the County Board
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/10/03/northwest-herald-wants-three-more-female-democrats-on-the-county-board/
— L-14: Jim Oberweis Releases New Video Ad
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/10/03/oberweistvad2/
— No Surprise That Northwest Herald Endorses Jack Franks
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/10/03/no-surprise-that-northwest-herald-endorses-jack-franks/
— Suzanne Ness’ Digital Ad
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/10/03/suzanne-ness-digital-ad/
WASHINGTON TIMES
— McConnell: Virus outbreak won’t stop Barrett confirmation vote before election – Alex Swoyer
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2020/oct/3/mitch-mcconnell-virus-outbreak-wont-stop-supreme-c/
— Trump’s diagnosis shows US vulnerability to the coronavirus – AP
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2020/oct/3/trumps-diagnosis-shows-us-vulnerability-to-the-cor/
FOX NEWS
— Trump campaign keeping at ‘full speed’ with ‘Operation MAGA’ as Trump fights COVID-19. ‘This will show the real enthusiasm behind the president’s reelection,’ the campaign official said. – Brooke Singman
https://www.foxnews.com/politics/trump-campaign-keeping-at-full-speed-as-president-recovers-from-covid-19
LIFE SITE NEWS
— Big data expert: Facebook, Twitter, Google have become Orwellian ‘Ministry of Truth’ Silicon Valley social media platforms are ‘Orwellian walled gardens’ in which ever-changing rules of ‘acceptable speech’ dictate what Americans are permitted to say and see.’ – Martin Bürger
https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/big-data-expert-facebook-twitter-google-have-become-orwellian-ministry-of-truth
THE HILL
— Christie tests positive for COVID-19 after helping Trump with debate preparation – BRETT SAMUELS
https://thehill.com/homenews/administration/519473-christie-tests-positive-for-covid-19-after-helping-trump-with-debate
POLITICO
— ‘God-tier genetics’: A stunned MAGA world offers blame, adulation after Trump’s diagnosis Mainstream MAGA figures were resolutely optimistic, while the fringes pushed new, baseless conspiracies about the Democrats and China planting the virus. – TINA NGUYEN
https://www.politico.com/news/2020/10/02/maga-world-blame-adulation-trump-covid-425624
— Trump ‘doing very well,’ White House doctor says Conley briefed the press outside Walter Reed hospital, where the president has been since Friday night.
https://www.politico.com/news/2020/10/03/trump-hospital-covid-health-425840
NBC NEWS
— ‘Nightmare scenario’: Trump campaign confronts daunting task of making up ground. The president’s Covid-19 diagnosis pulls him off the re-election trail at the worst time and spotlights his handling of the virus. – Sahil Kapur
https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/2020-election/nightmare-scenario-trump-campaign-confronts-daunting-task-making-ground-n1241986
— After concerning early Covid symptoms, Trump faces critical days ahead, sources say. The president praised medical professionals treating him at Walter Reed, writing on Twitter, “With their help, I am feeling well!” – Jane C. Timm and Hallie Jackson
https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/white-house/trump-physician-provide-details-about-president-s-covid-19-condition-n1241973
CBS NEWS
— Comments from Trump’s physician raise confusion about when the president tested positive for COVID-19 – GRACE SEGERS
https://www.cbsnews.com/news/trumps-physician-72-hours-comments-raise-confusion-about-when-the-president-tested-positive-for-covid-19/
— Facebook, Twitter and TikTok say content wishing for death of anyone, including Trump, is not allowed – SOPHIE LEWIS
https://www.cbsnews.com/news/president-trump-coronavirus-facebook-twitter-tiktok-ban-users-from-wishing-death/
CNN
— Trump’s doctors paint a rosy — but vague — picture of his health during Covid-19 treatment – Maggie Fox, Jim Acosta and Kaitlan Collins,
https://www.cnn.com/2020/10/03/health/trump-health-walter-reed-doctors-briefing-bn/index.html
— Senate GOP’s third positive Covid-19 case threatens quick Barrett confirmation – Manu Raju and Lauren Fox
https://www.cnn.com/2020/10/03/politics/ron-johnson-coronavirus/index.html
CNBC
— Trump’s coronavirus diagnosis provides China with fresh gains in great power contest – Frederick Kempe
https://www.cnbc.com/2020/10/03/op-ed-trumps-coronavirus-diagnosis-provides-china-with-fresh-gains.html
NEW YORK TIMES
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-haters say “Trump’s Covid Treatments Suggest a Serious Condition. Outside experts pointed to the therapies as signs that the president’s health may not be as good as his doctors said. His age, weight and gender put him at high risk.”
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/10/03/health/Covid-trump-treatments.html
— Positive Tests for Senators Raise Questions About Timing of Barrett Hearings
https://www.nytimes.com/live/2020/10/02/us/trump-vs-biden
WALL STREET JOURNAL
— White House Gives Mixed Signals on Trump’s Health. Doctor says he is happy with president’s condition, but another person familiar with the U.S. leader’s health suggests cause for concern. – Catherine Lucey and Rebecca Ballhaus
https://www.wsj.com/articles/covid-19-cases-mount-in-trumps-orbit-as-president-remains-hospitalized-11601717979
CADILLAC NEWS
— 3 candidates seeking two Slagle Township trustee seats – Rick Charmoli
https://www.cadillacnews.com/news/3-candidates-seeking-two-slagle-trustee-seats/article_9b2816bf-171e-5f21-9182-c7d10ef22d53.html
NEW YORK MAGAZINE
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-haters say “The White House Is Spreading Virus and Lies.”
https://nymag.com/intelligencer/2020/10/white-house-spreads-covid-19-and-lies-about-trumps-health.html
ATLANTIC
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: A hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-hater says “Trump Thought He’d Never Get It. The president and his entourage have known since February that COVID-19 is a serious disease. They haven’t acted that way.”
https://www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archive/2020/10/thought-rules-applied-suckers/616605/
NEWSWEEK
— Hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-haters say “Joe Biden More Likely to Survive 4-Year Term Than Trump.” (DIERSEN: All my critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes promote age discrimination a) to get rid of those who are older than they are and/or b) to curry favor with those who promote age discrimination.)
https://www.newsweek.com/joe-biden-more-likely-survive-4-year-term-trump-super-ager-study-finds-1536219
(FROM THE ARTICLE: Biden, who will turn 78 just days after the November 3 election, has a 95.2 percent probability of surviving a four-year term in office, compared to Trump at 90.3 percent, according to the study data. Conversely, there is an 82.2 percent chance Biden does not live through January 2025, while Trump has an 86.2 percent chance of dying prior to the end of his potential second White House term. . .Using data tied to genetics, social risk factors and behavioral patterns, Biden is expected to outlive Trump despite being three years older than the president. Each candidate’s parents lived beyond their mid-80s, with Biden’s father living to be 87 and his mother to 93 years of age. Trump’s mother lived to be 88 and his father lived to be 94 years old. . .Trump has an elevated familial risk of developing late-onset Alzheimer’s disease, but the study authors note “neither candidate is expected to have major cognitive functioning challenges” in the near future. The researchers write that Biden has a “nearly perfect health profile for a man his age,” but Trump has “significant but modifiable” risk factors, notably his weight. Both candidates are projected to live longer than the average man in the United States. The probability that Biden reaches the age of 85 is 66 percent and Trump’s is placed at 60 percent. Despite the Trump campaign repeatedly calling Biden’s mental competency into question, the study authors say this is not the case for either candidate. The study was conducted and released prior to Trump’s announcement early Friday that he had contracted COVID-19. His physicians said Saturday that he is set for a full and quick recovery. “The weaponizing of aging to portray the opposing candidate as a doddering old fool, in the presidential campaign, is ageism, pure and simple,” Wilcox said in a press release Friday. “In this election, each candidate is biologically younger than their chronological age.”)
