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April 18 Evening Edition

ABC7
— Illinois suffers record daily COVID-19 death toll, Pritzker says state’s peak not yet reached
https://abc7chicago.com/health/illinois-suffers-record-daily-covid-19-death-toll/6112746/
— Celebrities, politicians, other public figures with coronavirus
https://abc7chicago.com/health/celebrities-politicians-other-public-figures-with-covid-19/6042356/

NBC5
— Illinois Senate Democrats Seek $41B Federal Bailout for Coronavirus Impact Among other items, Senate President Don Harmon requested $10 billion for pension relief
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/illinois-senate-democrats-seek-41b-federal-bailout-for-coronavirus-impact/2258160/
— Illinois Reports 125 Additional Deaths, Nearly 1,600 New Coronavirus Cases
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/coronavirus/illinois-reports-125-additional-deaths-nearly-1600-new-coronavirus-cases/2258103/
— Pritzker: ‘I Don’t Feel Any Heat’ to Ease Restrictions Amid COVID-19 Pandemic The governor’s words come as other states are seeing protesters demanding that “stay-at-home” orders be rescinded
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/coronavirus/pritzker-i-dont-feel-any-heat-to-ease-restrictions-amid-covid-19-pandemic/2258126/

CBS2
— Protesters Form Car Caravan Outside Cook County Jail, Deliver Symbolic Body Bags Outside Trump Tower
https://chicago.cbslocal.com/2020/04/18/trump-protesters-cook-county-jail-body-bags/
— Another 125 People Dead Of COVID-19 In Illinois Growing Push For Better Tracking Of COVID-19 Deaths In Nursing Homes
https://chicago.cbslocal.com/2020/04/18/another-125-people-dead-of-covid-19-in-illinois/

FOX NEWS CHICAGO
— Illinois COVID-19 cases top 29,000, with daily death toll of 125
https://www.fox32chicago.com/news/illinois-covid-19-cases-top-29000-with-daily-death-toll-of-125
— 18 cases of COVID-19 reported in Office of Chief Judge of Cook County
https://www.fox32chicago.com/news/18-cases-of-covid-19-reported-in-office-of-chief-judge-of-cook-county

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— Downstate pockets spared by COVID-19 are shrinking — and pain is growing
https://chicago.suntimes.com/essential-coronavirus-news/2020/4/18/21226222/coronavirus-covid-19-live-updates-chicago-impacts-pritzker-lightfoot-2020
— Judge orders oversight of Yarbrough’s office, finding patronage violations, ‘improper use of political considerations’ The Cook County clerk says she’ll appeal the decision from a federal judge, who found Yarbrough disregarded a series of orders aimed at curbing political considerations in hiring for government jobs. – Mitchell Armentrout (DIERSEN: I should write a book about my critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes who focus on promoting patronage, political affiliation discrimination, reverse discrimination, age discrimination, and retaliation.) 
https://chicago.suntimes.com/politics/2020/4/18/21226436/karen-yarbrough-cook-county-clerk-patronage-hiring-shakman-decree-monitor
— Durbin: Democrats should hold virtual convention, not gather in Milwaukee In an interview with the Sun-Times, the Democratic senator also said he wants transparency in the new payroll loan program. Companies with “no losses because of this COVID are still qualifying for substantial forgivable loans.” – Lynn Sweet
https://chicago.suntimes.com/2020/4/17/21225980/democratic-national-convention-milwaukee-virtual-durbin-coronavirus-covid-19

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— Illinois matches highest single-day death total from COVID-19, ending difficult week in battle against virus – Dan Hinkel
https://www.chicagotribune.com/coronavirus/ct-coronavirus-pritzker-saturday-update-20200418-j7zbtpdtyjb4jbknpebbrpupte-story.html
— Coronavirus in Illinois updates: 125 more Illinoisans have died of COVID-19, Gov. J.B. Pritzker says, as number of known infections in state nears 30,000
https://www.chicagotribune.com/coronavirus/ct-coronavirus-pandemic-chicago-illinois-news-20200418-6sccyfajcfg75epd5om5ezorni-story.html
— Illinois Senate President Don Harmon asks feds for $41 billion coronavirus bailout – RICK PEARSON
https://www.chicagotribune.com/politics/ct-coronavirus-don-harmon-40-billion-federal-request-20200418-pgseb5swvfcxvk3qtq7yuchcqi-story.html
— Problems with your $1,200 government check? Here’s what might’ve gone wrong. – LAURA DAVIDSON
https://www.chicagotribune.com/coronavirus/ct-nw-coronavirus-stimulus-check-wrong-trouble-20200417-2cndlvmsyzh3zc6lac3h66efie-story.html
— US governors feel heat to reopen from protesters, president — but infections surge in Northeast – AP
https://www.chicagotribune.com/coronavirus/ct-nw-coronavirus-updates-20200418-3zp6axnkhbagpflekzvqcfyomi-story.html

DAILY HERALD
— Why March was the worst month to lose video gambling revenue – Jake Griffin
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20200418/watchdog-why-march-was-the-worst-month-to-lose-video-gambling-revenue
— Indiana: Protesters gather at governor’s mansion; virus cases up – AP
https://www.dailyherald.com/article/20200418/news/304189955/
— Nations debate easing virus restrictions as economies falter – AP
https://www.dailyherald.com/article/20200418/news/304189991/
— April 18 COVID-19 cases per county; use our map to search by ZIP code
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20200418/april-18-covid-19-cases-per-county-use-our-map-to-search-by-zip-code

CRAIN’S CHICAGO BUSINESS
— There’s no way to fast-forward this recovery – Editorial
https://www.chicagobusiness.com/opinion/theres-no-way-fast-forward-recovery
— Illinois Senate chief seeks congressional bailout: NYT Illinois Senate President Don Harmon is asking members of the Illinois delegation to seek $40 billion in federal aid to prop up the state’s pensions, fund unemployment insurance and aid Illinois hospitals and cities.
https://www.chicagobusiness.com/government/illinois-senate-chief-seeks-congressional-bailout-nyt

KANKAKEE DAILY JOURNAL
— COVID-19 a greater threat for marijuana users – Kathy Valente, Director of Operations, Illinois Family Institute
https://www.daily-journal.com/opinion/letters/voice-of-the-people-covid-19-a-greater-threat-for-marijuana-users/article_bd8c1aac-7fe2-11ea-877c-278a77607976.html

NPR ILLINOIS
— Opposing Church Closures Becomes New Religious Freedom Cause – TOM GJELTEN 
https://www.nprillinois.org/post/opposing-church-closures-becomes-new-religious-freedom-cause#stream/0

MCHENRY COUNTY BLOG
— IL-14: Oberweis Offers Ice Cream If Pelosi Will Return to Washington to Enact More Small Business Assistance
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/04/18/il-14-oberweis-offers-ice-cream-if-pelosi-will-return-to-washington-to-enact-more-small-business-assistance/ 
— IL-6: Ives Chastises Dems for Seeking Multi-Ten Billion Bailout
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/04/18/il-6-ives-chastizes-dems-for-seeking-multi-ten-billion-bailout/ 
— Steve Reick Weighs in on Re-Opening the Economy
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/04/18/steve-reick-weighs-in-on-re-opening-the-economy/ 
— Algonquin Township GOP Elects John Reinert as Leader for Next Two Years
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/04/18/algonquin-township-gop-elects-john-reinert-as-leader-for-next-two-years/ 
— Johnsburg Planning Vouchers To Be Spent at Local Businesses
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/04/18/johnsburg-planning-vouchers-to-be-spent-at-local-businesses/ 
— Republican Party Features Jim Oberweis as Republican of the Week
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/04/18/republican-party-features-jim-oberweis-as/

ILLINOIS TIMES
— Going to church, or pot Pritzker’s brain on drugs – Bruce Rushton
https://www.illinoistimes.com/springfield/going-to-church-or-pot/Content?oid=12070231

ILLINOIS POLICY INSTITUTE
— WHAT POWERS DOES PRITZKER HAVE IN AN EMERGENCY? AND WHAT HAS HE ORDERED SO FAR? – Joe Tabor
https://www.illinoispolicy.org/what-powers-does-pritzker-have-in-an-emergency-and-what-has-he-ordered-so-far/

CAPITOL FAX
— Despite Harmon letter, Pritzker has not asked feds for pension aid
https://capitolfax.com/2020/04/18/despite-harmon-letter-pritzker-has-not-asked-feds-for-pension-aid/
— COVID-19 roundup
https://capitolfax.com/2020/04/18/covid-19-roundup-21/
— 1,585 new cases, 125 additional deaths (highest death toll so far)
https://capitolfax.com/2020/04/18/1585-new-cases-125-additional-deaths-highest-death-toll-so-far/
— Pritzker expands telehealth program to all of Illinois – Praises local efforts – Dr. Ezike: “Although our numbers continue to climb, it is with some guarded optimism that we say that the growth is slowing” – Asked about advice for people planning summer events – Asked when he’ll make decision about extending order – Asked about easing restrictions as it warms up – Asked about opening county by county – Asked about reducing nursing home cases – Asked why state won’t buy PPE from Willie Wilson – Says he feels no heat to reopen because he listens to scientists – Talks about budgetary needs for DCFS – Amy Jacobson again hogs the mic – Repeats what he likes about White House guidance – Says Prisoner Review Board votes on all commutations – Did not talk to Harmon before SDems sent letter – Says Harmon ask was different than his – Ezike says hopes for more research on humidity levels as a cause of spreading virus – Addresses protesters: “I want to remove the restrictions as much as anybody else does, and I’m going to do it based on science” – Offers reason for not releasing individual nursing home data earlier, but will do it now – Addresses Judd Deere criticism
https://capitolfax.com/2020/04/18/pritzker-expands-telehealth-program-to-all-of-illinois/

WASHINGTON TIMES
— GAO to probe no-bid border wall contract – Stephen Dinan
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2020/apr/18/comptroller-general-probe-no-bid-border-wall-contr/

BREITBART
— Tucker Carlson to Agriculture Lobby: ‘If You Want Workers, Pay U.S. Wages’ – JOHN BINDER
https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2020/04/17/tucker-carlson-to-agriculture-lobby-if-you-want-workers-pay-u-s-wages/
— Baylor U. Denies Official Recognition for Turning Point USA Chapter – ALANA MASTRANGELO (DIERSEN: I should write a book about those who have worked the hardest against TAPROOT Republicans of Illinois and Illinois Center Right Coalition (ICRC). I served as the TAPROOT chairman 2005-2012 and as an ICRC Steering Committee member 2003-2007. I would focus on those who paint themselves as being religious, conservative, and/or Republican, but who focus on destroying individuals and organizations a) that are religious, conservative, and/or Republican and b) that they cannot manipulate/dominate.)
https://www.breitbart.com/tech/2020/04/18/baylor-u-denies-official-recognition-for-turning-point-usa-chapter/

NEWSMAX
— Sessions’ Immigration Moratorium Should Have Trump’s Support – Gavin Wax 
https://www.newsmax.com/gavinwax/tuberville-alabama-paul/2020/04/18/id/963516/

TOWNHALL
— House Republicans Call Out Dems for Pushing ‘Extreme’ Immigration Agenda During Coronavirus – Bronson Stocking
https://townhall.com/tipsheet/bronsonstocking/2020/04/18/jordan-calls-out-dems-for-pushing-extreme-immigration-agenda-during-pandemic-n2567176
— MSNBC Spends an Entire Segment Talking About How Lockdown Protestors Are Racist Confederates – Beth Baumann
https://townhall.com/tipsheet/bethbaumann/2020/04/18/not-in-favor-of-lockdowns-msnbc-thinks-youre-a-racist-confederate-n2567170
— Tucker Unveils China’s ‘Unremitting Propaganda War’ That Has Taken Place for Years – Beth Baumann
https://townhall.com/tipsheet/bethbaumann/2020/04/18/watch-tucker-uncovers-chinas-unremitting-propaganda-war-on-the-wuhan-coronavirus-n2567169

EPOCH TIMES
— Revealing the Operations of China’s Official Troll Army System – NICOLE HAO (DIERSEN: I should write a book about my critics/opponents who have hinted that they might not destroy me if I would serve as one of their trolls. According to my critics/opponents, everything is misinformation, disinformation, false information, fake news, and/or propaganda except for that they put out or bless.)
https://www.theepochtimes.com/revealing-the-operations-of-chinas-official-troll-army-system_3311813.html
(FROM THE ARTICLE: The Chinese regime employs online trolls to push its agenda on the internet. They are commonly referred to as the “50-cent army,” so named because they are paid 50 cents for each online post that praises the Communist Party’s policies, or insults those who express opinions that stray from the Party line. They are typically ordinary citizens hired by internet companies or the regime’s censorship and propaganda departments. But in confidential government documents obtained by The Epoch Times, the Party’s security apparatus, known as the Political and Legal Affairs Commission (PLAC), is revealed to be a major player as well. The PLAC is a central government agency that oversees the country’s police, courts, and prisons. It has branches in each province, city, and township.)

THE HILL
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Trump-haters crow that “Coronavirus steals Trump economic edge.”
https://thehill.com/homenews/campaign/493363-coronavirus-steals-trump-economic-edge

ASSOCIATED PRESS
— Trump team targets Democratic advantage with people of color – STEVE PEOPLES 
https://wsbt.com/news/nation-world/trump-team-targets-democratic-advantage-with-people-of-color
— Senators urge anti-bias police training over mask fears – AARON MORRISON
https://foxbaltimore.com/news/nation-world/senators-urge-anti-bias-police-training-over-mask-fears

CNN
— Trump properties furlough nearly 2,000 workers amid coronavirus pandemic
https://www.fox61.com/article/news/health/coronavirus/trump-properties-furlough-amid-coronavirus/520-5afea822-4852-4281-b7c8-3e1f43e1f426

WASHINGTON POST
— U.S. sent millions of face masks to China early this year, ignoring pandemic warning signs
https://www.washingtonpost.com/health/us-sent-millions-of-face-masks-to-china-early-this-year-ignoring-pandemic-warning-signs/2020/04/18/aaccf54a-7ff5-11ea-8013-1b6da0e4a2b7_story.html

April 18 Morning Edition

ABC7
— Coronavirus: Wilmette, Highland Park join Chicago suburbs ordering residents to wear face masks in public
https://abc7chicago.com/health/wilmette-highland-park-order-residents-to-wear-face-masks-in-public/6112030/?cmp=emc-wls-news-headlines-4/18/2020

NBC5
— Stimulus Check Issues: Chicago-Area Consumers Report Money Being Sent to Wrong Accounts NBC 5 Responds talked to the IRS for an update on the money, how consumers can check their status and what to do it someone reaches out to you about your money. – Chris Coffey
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/stimulus-check-issues-chicago-area-consumers-report-money-being-sent-to-wrong-accounts/2257791/

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— ‘Corona-shamed’: George Stephanopoulos, J. Lo — maybe you? – KATHERINE ROSMAN (DIERSEN: Of course, the more of the following that you are, the more likely that you will be corona-shamed: Trump supporter, Protestant, conservative, patriotic, Republican, American, White, male, older, non-poor, gun owner, German American, draft avoider, and/or if your ancestors have been in America for a long time.)
https://www.chicagotribune.com/coronavirus/sns-nyt-celebrities-shamed-for-having-coronavirus-20200417-xjgm3lbg5rc6foedcsvw7zz3ta-story.html
— ‘LIBERATE MICHIGAN!’ Right-wing coalitions rallying to end lockdown restrictions amid coronavirus pandemic. – AP
https://www.chicagotribune.com/coronavirus/ct-nw-coronavirus-protesters-trump-20200417-7oad7qhicrc53eywjaclwdsaoq-story.html
— Gov. Pritzker, Trump and the path back from COVID-19 – Editorial
https://www.chicagotribune.com/opinion/editorials/ct-editorial-pritzker-trump-reopening-guidelines-20200417-yh7tmk6bhvc3jmqmwfsczz7r3a-story.html
— Federal judge raps Cook County Clerk Karen Yarbrough for ‘clear violations’ of anti-patronage hiring rules – Ray Long (DIERSEN: I should write a book about my critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes who focus on promoting patronage, political affiliation discrimination, reverse discrimination, age discrimination, and retaliation for opposing the aforesaid.) 
https://www.chicagotribune.com/investigations/ct-clerk-karen-yarbrough-patronage-hiring-federal-monitor-20200418-jzbxjyqbnncvfoyscs6wvf3jtm-story.html
— Huge jump in number of people using Naperville-based Crisis Text Line, many seeking help for depression and anxiety linked to COVID 19 – SUZANNE BAKER
https://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/naperville-sun/ct-nvs-kidsmatter-crisis-line-st-0419-20200418-6qnrvai6rfdwpoiix6vyao2z54-story.html

CRAIN’S CHICAGO BUSINESS
— Crises demand maximum scrutiny of government. Illinois is failing. Truth and transparency have been quiet casualties of our current war against COVID-19. – MARK GLENNON
https://www.chicagobusiness.com/opinion/crises-demand-maximum-scrutiny-government-illinois-failing
— Don’t let our democracy be a casualty of COVID Some things are worth fighting for. – GREG HINZ 
https://www.chicagobusiness.com/greg-hinz-politics/dont-let-our-democracy-be-casualty-covid
(FROM THE ARTICLE: According to state law, “Sessions of the General Assembly shall be held at the seat of government: Provided, that the Governor may convene the General Assembly at some other place when it is necessary, in case of pestilence or public danger.” But what does “some other place” mean? Does it include multiple locations, like Mike Madigan’s den, Don Harmon’s kitchen and legislators’ homes all over the state via webcam? And if the governor balks, will legislators have to show up in the flesh in Springfield to change the law? Above and beyond that, Springfield Republicans clearly are getting tired of sitting quiet while Gov. J.B. Pritzker runs everything. Note the recent big flap about slow payment of jobless insurance claims. I can’t say I blame them, any more than I can blame Illinois’ mostly Democratic congressional delegation for getting its back up over President Donald Trump’s tap dance that he’s in charge and will give orders except when something goes wrong and it’s your fault. Chicagoans don’t want a governor/emperor any more than they want a president/king. If we’re not careful, the natural tendency of strongmen to emerge in times of crisis will persist long after COVID.)

DAILY HERALD
— Dog walking is an essential business and operation under the Illinois Governor’s “stay at home” executive order. – David Bendoff
https://www.dailyherald.com/entlife/20200418/covid-19-announcement-prudent
— COVID-19 emergency funding for suburban Latinos in the works – Elena Ferrarin (DIERSEN: What about funding for members of other protected groups including: Trump-haters, illegals, non-citizens, Democrats, Libertarians, Greens, RINOs, moderates, liberals, Blacks, Asians, females, LGBTQers, non-Protestants, non-German Americans, those who have criminal records, those who have less money than others, those whose ancestors have not been in America for a long time, etc.)
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20200417/covid-19-emergency-funding-for-suburban-latinos-in-the-works

WTTW
— Experts Worry Politics Will Guide Voters’ Virus Precautions – AP (DIERSEN: Trump-haters want to use the Virus to defeat Trump.)
https://news.wttw.com/2020/04/18/experts-worry-politics-will-guide-voters-virus-precautions

HERALD & REVIEW
— Congress needs to unify for pandemic help programs – Editorial (DIERSEN: Democrat plants, Libertarian plants, Green plants, RINOs, liberals, and moderates in the following organizations want to better unify to get rid of conservatives once and for all, that is, to get rid of Republicans once and for all: Republican Party, Illinois Republican Party, and your county/township/ward Republican party organizations.)
https://herald-review.com/editorial-congress-needs-to-unify-for-pandemic-help-programs/article_65e94e6b-9263-57c3-939c-bf3a45b52399.html

BELLEVILLE NEWS DEMOCRAT
— Illinois’ capital city suffers financially from pandemic – AP
https://www.bnd.com/news/article242108621.html

OUR QUAD CITIES
— Rock Island County Republican Central Committee announces elected officers – Britni Moses (DIERSEN: Are you a Republican Precinct Committeeman? What percent of a) your fellow Republican Precinct Committeemen in your township and/or county and what percent of the offices of your township and/or county Republican organizations are conservative, moderate, and liberal? From what I see, Republican Precinct Committeemen and officers of Republican organizations who are moderate or liberal focus on destroying Republican Precinct Committeemen who are conservative, that is, they focus on destroying the Republican Party.) 
https://www.ourquadcities.com/news/local-news/rock-island-county-republican-central-committee-announces-elected-officers/

MDJ ONLINE
— Illinois Democrats seek more than $40 billion in federal bailout for pensions, budget deficits, more – Cole Lauterbach
https://www.mdjonline.com/neighbor_newspapers/extra/news/illinois-democrats-seek-more-than-40-billion-in-federal-bailout-for-pensions-budget-deficits-more/article_d923ac0c-c29d-57c5-8841-c67773916d38.html

CENTRAL ILLINOIS PROUD
— Pres. Trump goads states to lift virus restrictions – AP
https://www.centralillinoisproud.com/news/coronavirus/liberate-trump-goads-states-to-lift-virus-restrictions/

NEWS CHANNEL 20
— Protests spark debate between public health and personal liberty – AHTRA ELNASHAR
https://newschannel20.com/news/coronavirus/protests-spark-debate-between-public-health-and-personal-liberty

NPR ILLINOIS
— Michelle Obama May Stay ‘Above The Fray’ As She Returns To Political Life – JUANA SUMMERS (DIERSEN: I should write a book about my critics/opponents a) who stay above the fray and b) who have their nasty operatives and their nasty dupes do their dirty work. I would focus on the adverse actions that my critics/opponents have taken against me and what their nasty operatives and their nasty dupes did to carry out those adverse actions.) 
https://www.nprillinois.org/post/michelle-obama-may-stay-above-fray-she-returns-political-life#stream/0

POSITIVELY NAPERVILLE
— April 17, 2020: Daily COVID-19 Case Counts* for DuPage County
https://www.positivelynaperville.com/2020/04/17/april-17-2020-daily-covid-19-case-counts-for-dupage-county-and-beyond/112096

GLEN ELLYN PATCH
— OUTSTANDING: Frank Napolitano Reappointed as College of DuPage Board Chairman
https://patch.com/illinois/glenellyn/frank-napolitano-reappointed-college-dupage-board-chairman

WHEATON PATCH
— Single Family Homes For Sale in Wheaton, Illinois – April 2020 There are currently 289 single family homes for sale in Wheaton. – Marco Amidei
https://patch.com/illinois/wheaton/single-family-homes-sale-wheaton-illinois-april-2020

CENTER SQUARE
— Corn farmers struggle as COVID-19 pandemic shuts down demand for ethanol – Pat Morris
https://www.thecentersquare.com/illinois/corn-farmers-struggle-as-covid-19-pandemic-shuts-down-demand-for-ethanol/article_f9f10962-80c8-11ea-ab8b-7f9e9a3cf156.html

CHICAGO CITY WIRE
— Vast majority of coronavirus fatalities in Chicago had underlying conditions (DIERSEN: What underlying conditions do you have? I am 71 years old, I have not-in-control type 2 diabetes, and I am obese (BMI-31).) 
https://chicagocitywire.com/stories/532299708-vast-majority-of-coronavirus-fatalities-in-chicago-had-underlying-conditions

WIREPOINTS
— Illinois’ COVID-19 crisis: Daily data update for April 18th, 2020
https://wirepoints.org/illinois-covid-19-crisis-daily-data-update-wirepoints/

DUPAGE POLICY JOURNAL
— Gov. Pritzker’s progressive tax plan may exacerbate DuPage’s struggles during COVID crisis – April Bamburg
https://dupagepolicyjournal.com/stories/532272982-gov-pritzker-s-progressive-tax-plan-may-exacerbate-dupage-s-struggles-during-covid-crisis
(FROM THE ARTICLE: For residents of DuPage County, where nearly 1,000 jobs were lost recently before the current crisis and where the COVID-19 pandemic may take 131,853 more Illinois jobs, Gov. Pritzker’s progressive tax system, or “fair tax,” may not make sense or seem fair. That may become particularly true if Pritzker’s “fair tax” wins voter approval, as DuPage county middle-income families stand to lose a projected $3,500 annually. Despite Governor Pritzker’s insistence to the contrary, his fair tax plan is not a tax on the affluent only and may instead cost the state approximately 286,000 jobs—7,700 of them in DuPage County due to Chicago having more industry than other areas. After the Governor’s Office of Management and Budget released (GOMB) revised revenue projections for the 2019-2020 fiscal year and the 2020-2021 fiscal years on April 16, the Illinois Business Alliance issued a statement focusing on why the graduated income tax amendment is bad for Illinois, and therefore bad for DuPage.)

CHICAGO CITY WIRE

— Confirmed flu cases in Chicago continue to drop as COVID-19 cases keep climbing
https://chicagocitywire.com/stories/532125803-exclusive-confirmed-flu-cases-in-chicago-continue-to-drop-as-covid-19-cases-keep-climbing

ILLINOIS LEAKS
— Illinois Governor Pritzker – The king has no clothes – KIRK ALLEN 
https://edgarcountywatchdogs.com/2020/04/illinois-governor-pritzker-the-king-has-no-clothes/

ILLINOIS FAMILY INSTITUTE
— Illinoisans’ Rights During the Pandemic – Austin Scott Davies
https://illinoisfamily.org/politics/illinoisans-rights-during-the-pandemic/

CAPITOL FAX
— Supreme Court justices rule against teacher, declare fantasy sports betting a game of skill (DIERSEN: My Democrat GAO superiors, supervisors, coworkers, and subordinates a) painted themselves as being sports experts and b) demonized me, denigrated me, and condemned me for not sharing their obsession with sports betting. After they succeeded in forcing me into one of their sports betting pools, they were forever beyond furious when purely by chance I beat them all.)
https://capitolfax.com/2020/04/17/supreme-court-justices-rule-against-teacher-declare-fantasy-sports-betting-a-game-of-skill/

WASHINGTON EXAMINER
— Biden should have disavowed Bernie instead – Bobby Jindal (DIERSEN: Who has disavowed you? I should write a book about those who have disavowed me. I would focus on those who have lots of religious, government, political, and/or financial clout in Wheaton, Glen Ellyn, Milton Township, DuPage County, and Illinois. I would focus on those who paint themselves as being religious, conservative, and/or Republican. I would focus on those who promote 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/or retaliation for opposing the aforesaid. Everyone in Wheaton, Milton Township, DuPage County, and Illinois sees how the aforesaid treat me and treat my GOPUSA ILLINOIS emails.)
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/opinion/bobby-jindal-joe-biden-should-have-disavowed-bernie-sanders-instead

WASHINGTON FREE BEACON
— Support Surges in House for Bringing Back Supply Chains From China – Charles Fain Lehman (DIERSEN: What do you say to those who want America to be dependent on foreign countries and their citizens?)
https://freebeacon.com/policy/support-surges-in-house-for-bringing-back-supply-chains-from-china/
— FLASHBACK: Joe Biden Thinks Bernie Sanders Is An Unaccomplished Socialist – David Rutz (DIERSEN: Who paints you as being unaccomplished? I should write a book about those who paint me as being unaccomplished. I would focus on those who have lots of religious, government, political, and/or financial clout in Wheaton, Glen Ellyn, Milton Township, DuPage County, and Illinois. I would focus on those who paint themselves as being religious, conservative, and/or Republican. I would focus on those who promote 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/or retaliation for opposing the aforesaid. Everyone in Wheaton, Milton Township, DuPage County, and Illinois sees how the aforesaid treat me and treat my GOPUSA ILLINOIS emails.)
https://freebeacon.com/2020-election/flashback-when-joe-biden-called-bernie-sanders-an-unaccomplished-socialist/

RUSH LIMBAUGH
— Let’s See Which States Succeed and Which Fail
https://www.rushlimbaugh.com/daily/2020/04/17/lets-see-which-states-succeed-and-which-fail/

BRITBART
— California Shouldn’t Demand Money from the Rest of Us Only to Give it to Illegal Aliens – KRIS W. KOBACH
https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2020/04/17/kobach-california-shouldnt-demand-money-from-the-rest-of-us-only-to-give-it-to-illegal-aliens/
— It’s Time to End Reliance on Cheap Foreign Labor, Automate Our Farms – DAN STEIN
https://www.breitbart.com/economy/2020/04/17/exclusive-its-time-to-end-reliance-on-cheap-foreign-labor-automate-our-farms/
— Liberal Students Take Lion’s Share of ‘Bipartisan’ Federal Truman Scholarships, Again – THOMAS D. WILLIAMS, PH.D.
https://www.breitbart.com/education/2020/04/17/liberal-students-take-lions-share-of-bipartisan-federal-truman-scholarships-again/

PATRIOT POST
— ‘Mrs. America’ Grossly Smears Phillis Schlafly, Conservative Women True to Hollywood, a new Hulu miniseries makes a villain out of a true feminine hero. – Brian Mark Weber
https://patriotpost.us/articles/70004-mrs-america-grossly-smears-phillis-schlafly-conservative-women-2020-04-17
— United We Fall – Burt Prelutsky (DIERSEN: Democrat plants, Libertarian plants, Green plants, RINOs, liberals, and moderates in the following organizations want to better unify to get rid of conservatives once and for all, that is, to get rid of Republicans once and for all: Republican Party, Illinois Republican Party, and your county/township/ward Republican party organizations.)
https://patriotpost.us/opinion/69904-united-we-fall-2020-04-18

ONE NEWS NOW
— Obama AG Eric Holder eagerly uses COVID-19 for political advantage – Michael F. Haverluck
https://onenewsnow.com/politics-govt/2020/04/18/obama-ag-eric-holder-eagerly-uses-covid-19-for-political-advantage

EPOCH TIMES
— The Blame Game: Weaponizing a Pandemic – Paul Adams (DIERSEN: Needless-to-say, expect that Trump-haters will do everything that they can to use the pandemic to destroy Trump and to destroy all individuals, organizations, companies, governments, and countries that are Trump supporters, Protestant, conservative, patriotic, Republican, American, White, male, older, non-poor, gun owners, German American, draft avoiders, and those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.)
https://www.theepochtimes.com/the-blame-game-weaponizing-a-pandemic_3315992.html

POLITICO
— Democratic National Committee Chairman Tom Perez: ‘I have no doubt’ Democrats will unify around Biden – QUINT FORGEY (DIERSEN: Democrat plants, Libertarian plants, Green plants, RINOs, liberals, and moderates in the following organizations want to better unify to get rid of conservatives once and for all, that is, to get rid of Republicans once and for all: Republican Party, Illinois Republican Party, and your county/township/ward Republican party organizations.) 
https://www.politico.com/news/2020/04/13/perez-no-doubt-democrats-unify-around-biden-183168
— Job gains since the Great Recession erased – REBECCA RAINEY and ELEANOR MUELLER
https://www.politico.com/newsletters/morning-shift/2020/04/17/job-gains-since-the-great-recession-erased-786943
— Trump breaks with his own guidelines to back conservative anti-quarantine protesters The president’s social media posts come amid growing frustration among some conservative groups over state mitigation measures. – QUINT FORGEY
https://www.politico.com/news/2020/04/17/trump-states-stay-at-home-orders-192386

REUTERS
— Voting by mail in the spotlight as U.S. Congress debates how to secure November elections – Richard Cowan
https://www.reuters.com/article/us-health-coronavirus-usa-vote/voting-by-mail-in-the-spotlight-as-us-congress-debates-how-to-secure-november-elections-idUSKBN21Z337

ABC NEWS
— Coronavirus updates: Over 7,000 dead in nursing homes – William Mansell and Ella Torres
https://abcnews.go.com/US/coronavirus-updates-illinois-food-plant-ordered-close-workers/story?id=70220694

CBS NEWS
— China grows as campaign theme during pandemic – AARON NAVARRO (DIERSEN: I should write a book about my critics/opponents who side with Communist China against America.)
https://www.cbsnews.com/news/china-grows-as-campaign-theme-during-coronavirus-pandemic/

NEW YORK TIMES
— Illinois Seeks a Bailout From Congress for Pensions and Cities The president of the State Senate asked for $40 billion to help the pension system, fund unemployment insurance and aid hospitals and cities. – Mary Williams Walsh
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/04/17/business/dealbook/illinois-pension-coronavirus.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Ever-increasingly, Democrats, Libertarians, Greens, RINOs, and other Republican-haters promote LGBTQ activity.
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/04/17/parenting/heather-two-mommies.html
— Vote for Biden? Sanders Supporters Say It’s ‘Up in the Air’ In interviews, some of Bernie Sanders’s primary voters saw Joe Biden as a weaker candidate than Hillary Clinton. Others didn’t think he could win. Nearly all were unenthusiastic. – Trip Gabriel
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/04/18/us/politics/bernie-sanders-voters-biden.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: A Trump-hater says “Trump’s Dow-at-30,000 Dream Hurt America. Trump is Mark Twain’s king, the great American con man.”
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/04/17/opinion/trump-coronavirus.html
— China Post-Coronavirus: Signs of Life, Censorship and Paranoia – Paul Mozur (DIERSEN: According to my critics/opponents, everything should be censored except for what they put out or bless.)
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/04/16/business/china-coronavirus-censorship.html

WASHINGTON POST
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: A Trump-hater says “As covid-19 spreads, Trump makes a series of threats — many of them empty.”
https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2020/04/17/coronavirus-spreads-trump-makes-series-threats-many-them-empty/

NEW YORK DAILY NEWS
— Trump campaign vows MAGA campaign rallies will be back before Election Day
https://www.nydailynews.com/coronavirus/ny-coronavirus-trump-campaign-rally-20200417-ult424cjdrdppcrgw7fpd5qfka-story.html

FOX BALTIMORE
— Senators urge anti-bias police training over mask fears – AARON MORRISON
https://foxbaltimore.com/news/nation-world/senators-urge-anti-bias-police-training-over-mask-fears

BOSTON HERALD
— Governors on their own without Trump to blame – GRACE CURLEY
https://www.bostonherald.com/2020/04/17/curley-governors-on-their-own-without-trump-to-blame/

WALL STREET JOURNAL
— Michigan’s Draconian Lockdown Provokes a Backlash Gov. Whitmer’s stay-at-home order restricts lawn mowing, touchpad carwashes and boating. – John J. Miller
https://www.wsj.com/articles/michigans-draconian-lockdown-provokes-a-backlash-11587163325
— New Data Suggest the Coronavirus Isn’t as Deadly as We Thought A study finds 50 to 85 times as many infections as known cases—meaning a far lower fatality rate. – Andrew Bogan
https://www.wsj.com/articles/new-data-suggest-the-coronavirus-isnt-as-deadly-as-we-thought-11587155298

BLOOMBERG
— Job Cuts in Pandemic Come So Fast That Warning Laws Are Gutted
https://www.bloomberg.com/graphics/2020-mass-layoff-notice/

BARRON’S
— Uncle Sam’s Growing Intrusion Into the Private Sector Sets a Dangerous Precedent – Randall W. Forsyth
https://www.barrons.com/articles/big-government-could-be-here-to-stay-why-thats-a-problem-51587171975

BUSINESS INSIDER
— 10 ways to stop giving people power over you – Amy Morin (DIERSEN: Who has power over you? The following have power over me: a) those who cast Republican primary ballots in my precinct and b) DuPage County Milton Township Republican Precinct Committeemen, and especially those who are Milton Township Republican Organization officers. Who has had power over you? The following have had power over me: a) TAPROOT Republicans of Illinois members, and especially TAPROOT officers and directors, b) Wheaton Chamber of Commerce (WCC) Government Affairs Committee members, and especially WCC officers, c) Illinois Center Right Coalition (ICRC) members, and especially ICRC Steering Committee members, d) American Association of Political Consultants (AAPC) Midwest Chapter (MC) members, and especially AAPC MC officers and directors, e) my Democrat GAO superiors, and especially those in GAO’s Chicago office, f) my Democrat IRS superiors, and especially those in IRS’s Chicago Office, g) my Firestone Store superiors, and especially those in Firestone’s Chicago Heights Store, h) my Democrat Post Office superiors, and especially those in the Park Forest Post Office, i) etc.)
https://www.businessinsider.com/psychotherapist-10-ways-to-stop-giving-people-power-over-you-2020-1

HARVARD BUSINESS PUBLISHING
— APRIL 30, 1970 FLASHBACK: Power and Politics in Organizational Life – Abraham Zaleznik (DIERSEN: I should write a book about power and politics in organizational life. I would draw on what I learned as a) Association of Government Accountants Executive Committee member 1983-1996 and especially my service as Treasurer 1983-1986, b) Illinois CPA Society Membership Committee member 1989-1998, c) Milton Township Republican Organization since 1999 and especially during my service as webmaster 2000-2004 and 2008-2010, d) Association of Political Consultants Midwest Chapter Board Member 2001-2004, e) Illinois Center Right Coalition Steering Committee member 2003-2007, f) Wheaton Chamber of Commerce Government Affairs Committee member 2003-2011, and g) TAPROOT Republicans of Illinois Chairman 2005-2012. I would draw on what those who have dominated the aforesaid organizations have done right and wrong.) 
https://hbsp.harvard.edu/product/70313-PDF-ENG

JD SUPRA
— The CARES Act’s Surprising Overhaul of the Controversial Law Protecting the Confidentiality of Substance Use Disorder Records
https://www.jdsupra.com/legalnews/what-comes-next-for-part-2-the-cares-70074/
— COVID-19 And “Regular” Discrimination (DIERSEN: I should write a book about my critics/opponents who decimate against those who are Trump supporters, Protestant, conservative, patriotic, Republican, American, White, male, older, gun owners, German American, draft-avoiders, and/or those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time. The more of the aforesaid that you are, the more that they discriminate against you. I would focus on those who have lots of religious, government, political, and/or financial clout in Wheaton, Milton Township, DuPage County, and Illinois.)
https://www.jdsupra.com/legalnews/covid-19-and-regular-discrimination-46982/

GOVERNMENT EXECUTIVE
— Agencies Can Launch Retaliatory Investigations Into Whistleblowers, Court Rules Ruling sets a new government wide precedent. – ERIC KATZ (DIERSEN: I should write a book about the retaliatory investigations that my Democrat IRS superiors launched against me during the 1970s because I blew the whistle on political affiliation discrimination, reverse discrimination, and age discrimination.)
https://www.govexec.com/management/2020/04/agencies-can-launch-retaliatory-investigations-whistleblowers-court-rules/164586/
(FROM THE ARTICLE: Federal agencies can launch retaliatory investigations against employees who blow the whistle on wrongdoing without violating anti-reprisal laws, a federal court has said in a precedent-setting ruling. While agencies cannot dock pay, deny promotions or engage in several other retaliatory personnel actions against whistleblowers, investigating a worker who has attempted to shed a light on inappropriate or illegal behavior is allowable, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit said. Federal whistleblowers have long complained agencies seek to turn the tables on them in an effort to discredit their claims or remove them from their positions.)

VANITY FAIR
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: A Trump-hater asks “Could Trump’s Coronavirus Failure Finally Turn Off Supporters?”
https://www.vanityfair.com/news/2020/04/could-trumps-coronavirus-failure-finally-turn-off-supporters
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: A Trump-hater says “TRUMP’S VENDETTA AGAINST MAIL-IN VOTING COULD COST HIM THE 2020 ELECTION.”
https://www.vanityfair.com/news/2020/04/trumps-vendetta-against-mail-in-voting-could-cost-him-the-2020-election

ADVOCATE
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: A Christian-hater says “Christian Privilege Is Spreading Like a Virus.”
https://www.advocate.com/commentary/2020/4/17/christian-privilege-spreading-virus

WASHINGTON MONTHLY
–DIERSEN HEADLINE: Someone who hates Trump and hates America says “America’s Essence Is On The Ballot This November” and asks “Do we want to be a nation that buys into Trump’s vision of hate and division?”
https://washingtonmonthly.com/2020/04/17/is-there-a-soul-of-america-worth-reclaiming/

ESQUIRE
— The Trump Administration Is Writing a Death Sentence for America’s Most Important Restaurants The CARES act bails out homogeneous chains but ignores the local restaurants that have transformed every region of this country. – JEFF GORDINIER
https://www.esquire.com/food-drink/restaurants/a32190986/cares-act-chains-independent-restaurants/

DAILY BEAST
— Even the People Handling Unemployment Claims Are Terrified of Working “A quarter of our office is not coming in because they don’t want to die,” one employee at the agency that handles claims in Illinois told The Daily Beast. – Jonathan Ballew
https://www.thedailybeast.com/illinois-unemployment-agency-staff-are-terrified-of-working

April 17 Morning Edition

ABC7
— When will Chicago return to normal? Data shows ‘flattening of COVID-19 curve’; still high risk of virus spread How long will Illinois’ stay-at-home order last?
https://abc7chicago.com/health/coronavirus-how-long-will-illinois-stay-at-home-order-last/6107862/

NBC5
— 21 Employees at South Side Meat Packing Facility Test Positive for Coronavirus More than 20 employees at a Chicago meat packing facility have tested positive for coronavirus – Natalie Martinez
https://www.nbcchicago.com/local-2/21-employees-at-south-side-meat-packing-facility-test-positive-for-coronavirus/2257241/

WGN TV
— Illinois spent $17 million on masks from China that are now being recalled in other states – Ben Bradley
https://wgntv.com/news/coronavirus/illinois-spent-17-million-on-masks-that-are-now-being-recalled-in-other-states/

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— Pritzker promotes social distancing — to penguins at the Shedd Aquarium “All right now, 6 feet apart, everyone,” Gov. J.B. Pritzker tells a group of penguins in a new video for his social media campaign, #AllInIllinois. – Tina Sfondeles 
https://chicago.suntimes.com/coronavirus/2020/4/17/21224604/pritzker-promotes-social-distancing-penguins-shedd-aquarium
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Trump-haters use coronavirus to promote illegal immigration.
https://chicago.suntimes.com/opinion/2020/4/16/21223521/immigrants-frontline-essential-workers-daca-supreme-court-health-care-donald-trump-marlen-garcia

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— Economic pain from coronavirus pandemic spreads around the globe as President Trump presses plan to reopen business – AP 
https://www.chicagotribune.com/coronavirus/ct-nw-coronavirus-world-updates-20200416-gsjbqhdmo5ailazfsupxz7eium-story.html
— Busy, yet struggling: Illinois hospitals lose $1.4 billion a month as coronavirus cancels surgeries – LISA SCHENCKER and DAVID HEINZMANN
https://www.chicagotribune.com/coronavirus/ct-coronavirus-illinois-hospitals-financial-damage-furloughs-20200417-w3mzywqx2vdprb5bj33h57clba-story.html
— Democrats might not fall in love with Joe Biden, but they’ll need to fall in line – Clarence Page (DIERSEN: Biden has/will promise to use the federal government to get rid of the following, so why should they support him: those who are Trump supporters, Protestant, conservative, patriotic, Republican, American, White, male, older, non-poor, gun owners, German American, draft avoiders, and those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time?)
https://www.chicagotribune.com/columns/clarence-page/ct-column-joe-biden-sanders-endorsement-page-20200414-3ct6hccqkncbdf6rdit4d5b3je-story.html

DAILY HERALD
— New DuPage County GOP chairman Jim Zay says party needs unified message – Robert Sanchez
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20200417/new-dupage-county-gop-chairman-says-party-needs-unified-message
(FROM THE ARTICLE: Zay says some are counting the GOP out in DuPage, but that’s a mistake. “I think we just forgot to remind people why they live in DuPage County,” Zay said. He pointed to the county’s low crime rate, good schools and open space acquisitions that were achieved under decades of Republican leadership. “We’ve got great leadership,” he said. “We’ve got good government at all levels in the county. People have decided to raise their families here because of the good policies we’ve had.” Zay says DuPage Republicans should promote that positive message during the campaign. “We’re not going to get into the finger pointing,” he said. “We’re going to get into what we have to offer as a party.” When asked if he thought President Donald Trump will be a liability for suburban Republicans in November, Zay acknowledged some don’t like the president. “There’s nothing we can do about it,” he said. “Our job is to look at DuPage County and get our Republicans elected in DuPage County.”)
— Fourth of July celebration canceled in Carol Stream, others in jeopardy – Katlyn Smith
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20200417/fourth-of-july-celebration-canceled-in-carol-stream-others-in-jeopardy
(FROM THE ARTICLE: In Wheaton, the park district has not yet made a formal announcement on the status of its celebration, Executive Director Mike Benard said. “But it seems very likely that the 4th of July parade and fireworks in Wheaton will be canceled due to the need to continue social distancing protocols,” he said via email. “I believe the governor will have something to say about the status of large events this summer at some point in the near future.”)

WTTW
— Aurora, State’s Second-Largest City, Adapts to COVID-19 Shutdown – Paris Schutz
https://news.wttw.com/2020/04/16/aurora-state-s-second-largest-city-adapts-covid-19-shutdown

JOURNAL GAZETTE TIMES COURIER
— Illinois business owners bleeding money during the coronavirus shutdown gear up for a fight with insurers who’ve denied their claims – ALEXIA ELEJALDE-RUIZ
https://jg-tc.com/business/illinois-business-owners-bleeding-money-during-the-coronavirus-shutdown-gear-up-for-a-fight-with/article_7388e9c1-5301-5693-b3ff-3f2aa020b303.html

NEWS CHANNEL 20
— Conditions needed to reopen Illinois economy – Jakob Emerson
https://newschannel20.com/news/local/conditions-needed-to-reopen-illinois-economy

FOX ILLINOIS
— Ohio: Pro-Trump protesters push back on stay-at-home orders – AP
https://foxillinois.com/news/coronavirus/pro-trump-protesters-push-back-on-stay-at-home-orders

POSITIVELY NAPERVILLE
— April 16, 2020: Daily COVID-19 Case Counts* for DuPage County
https://www.positivelynaperville.com/2020/04/16/april-16-2020-daily-covid-19-case-counts-for-dupage-county/112082

CHICAGO BOOTH
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Democrats use coronavirus to demonize, denigrate, and condemn Republicans.
https://review.chicagobooth.edu/economics/2020/article/partisan-bias-affects-what-americans-think-coronavirus

CENTER SQUARE
— Budget analysts give options for perilous Illinois budget, expect deep cuts – Cole Lauterbach
https://www.thecentersquare.com/illinois/budget-analysts-give-options-for-perilous-illinois-budget-expect-deep-cuts/article_ae3bf810-8046-11ea-b26c-170856c0f437.html

WIREPOINTS
— Illinois’ COVID-19 crisis: Daily data update for April 17th, 2020
https://wirepoints.org/illinois-covid-19-crisis-daily-data-update-wirepoints/

ILLINOIS LEAKS
— Illinois Governor Pritzker violates own Executive Order – KIRK ALLEN 
https://edgarcountywatchdogs.com/2020/04/illinois-governor-pritzker-violates-own-executive-order/

ILLINOIS REVIEW
— GOVERNOR SPENT $17M TAX DOLLARS ON MASKS FROM CHINA THAT ARE NOW BEING RECALLED IN OTHER STATES
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2020/04/governor-spent-17m-tax-dollars-on-masks-from-china-that-are-now-being-recalled-in-other-states.html

WASHINGTON TIMES
— U.S. ducks coronavirus doomsday as projections miss mark – Stephen Dinan, Alex Swoyer and David Sherfinski
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2020/apr/16/us-coronavirus-projections-miss-mark-country-ducks/
— Female running mate for Joe Biden not the top preference for voters: Poll – Jennifer Harper (DIERSEN: My critics/opponents talk and act like they have polled everyone, and have found that everyone wants them to get rid of those who share my demographics: Trump supporter, Protestant (I was baptized, raised, and confirmed as a Missouri Synod Lutheran), conservative, patriotic, Republican, American, White, male, old (I was born in 1948), non-poor, gun owner, German American, draft avoider, and my ancestors have been in America for a long time (since 1844). My critics/opponents talk and act like everyone wants them to promote 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. I should write a book about my critics/opponents.) 
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2020/apr/16/female-running-mate-for-joe-biden-not-the-top-pref/

WASHINGTON FREE BEACON
— The coronavirus and the new American middle – Matthew Continetti
https://freebeacon.com/columns/the-viral-center/

FOX NEWS
— Coronavirus timeline shows politicians’, media’s changing rhetoric on risk of pandemic – Gregg Re
https://www.foxnews.com/politics/from-new-york-to-canada-to-the-white-house-initial-coronavirus-responses-havent-aged-well

GOPUSA
— Media Prefer Hating Trump To Helping America – David Limbaugh
https://www.gopusa.com/?p=87673
— Dress Rehearsal For A Police State
https://www.gopusa.com/?p=87710
— Unprecedented Plan To Re-Open Connecticut Includes Surveillance, Confinement And Extensive Testing
https://www.gopusa.com/?p=87667

RUSH LIMBAUGH
— MIT Discovers NYC Mass Transit Spreads Disease (DIERSEN: How much have you used mass transit? I used mass transit big time 1978-1997.) 
https://www.rushlimbaugh.com/daily/2020/04/16/mit-discovers-nyc-mass-transit-spread-disease/

BREITBART
— TRAGIC: Destruction of the British Family: Marriage Rate Falls to Lowest in Recorded History – KURT ZINDULKA
https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2020/04/16/destruction-of-the-british-family-marriage-rate-falls-to-lowest-in-recorded-history/

DAILY CALLER
— Ben Carson: If We Wait For COVID-19 To Be Completely Gone To Reopen, ‘Our Economy Will Be Gone Also’ – DAVID KRAYDEN
https://dailycaller.com/2020/04/16/ben-carson-hud-covid-19-coronavirus-reopen-economy/
— U.S. Coronavirus Death Count To Include ‘Probable’ Causes, Could Add Thousands Who Never Tested Positive – JUSTIN CARUSO
https://dailycaller.com/2020/04/16/u-s-coronavirus-death-count-to-include-probable-causes/

DAILY SIGNAL
— Trump Outlines 3-Phase Approach to ‘Opening Up America Again’ Amid COVID-19 – Fred Lucas 
https://www.dailysignal.com/2020/04/16/trump-unveils-phased-plan-for-opening-up-america-again/

TOWNHALL
— President Trump, Don’t Import Guest-workers in a Recession – Ryan James Girdusky
https://townhall.com/columnists/ryanjamesgirdusky/2020/04/17/president-trump-dont-import-guestworkers-in-a-recession-n2567078

NEWSMAX
— Many Left Frustrated, Angry Over Stimulus Checks – Jeffrey Rodack
https://www.newsmax.com/us/stimulus-checks-frustration/2020/04/16/id/963169/

NEWS BUSTERS
— Are They Against Hope? CNN Trashes New Guidelines, Warns It Could Cause Deaths – Curtis Houck
https://www.newsbusters.org/blogs/nb/curtis-houck/2020/04/16/are-they-against-hope-cnn-trashes-new-guidelines-warns-it-could

PJ MEDIA
— DISGUSTING, TRAGIC: Gov. Newsom Will Give Stimulus Checks to Illegal Aliens – RICK MORAN (DIERSEN: Newsom should get Mexico and other foreign countries to give stimulus checks to their citizens who are in California illegally.)
https://pjmedia.com/trending/gov-newsom-will-give-stimulus-checks-to-illegal-aliens/
— Coronavirus Reveals China’s Horrific Racism Against Black People – TYLER O’NEIL
https://pjmedia.com/trending/coronavirus-reveals-chinas-horrific-racism-against-black-people/

NATIONAL REVIEW
— Coronavirus Is No Excuse to Empty Jails – DAN MCLAUGHLIN
https://www.nationalreview.com/2020/04/coronavirus-crisis-san-francisco-district-attorney-chesa-boudin-pushes-pro-criminal-reforms/

THE HILL
— Millions wait for virus relief checks in major test for IRS – NAOMI JAGODA
https://thehill.com/policy/finance/493268-millions-wait-for-virus-relief-checks-in-major-test-for-irs
— DISGUSTING, TRAGIC: Fresh produce goes to waste as coronavirus wrecks supply chains – ALEX GANGITANO
https://thehill.com/business-a-lobbying/business-a-lobbying/493252-fresh-produce-goes-to-waste-as-coronavirus-wrecks

HUFFINGTON POST
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Trump-haters say “Donald Trump’s Campaign Team Ripped Over Racist Anti-Joe Biden Ad.”
https://www.huffpost.com/entry/donald-trump-2020-campaign-biden-ad-anger_n_5e995c2ac5b63639081c62bb
— JUNE 28, 2010 FLASHBACK: Are You Criticizing, Evaluating Or Judging? – Russell Bishop (DIERSEN: My critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes constantly criticize me and constantly criticize my GOPUSA ILLINOIS emails. They constantly criticize a) each and every decision that I make to include or to not include links to articles in GOPUSA ILLINOIS emails, b) comments that I make or do not make on those articles, and c) articles that I write. Since 2004, I have included links to more than 364,400 articles in GOPUSA ILLINOIS emails. I should write a book about those who have criticized me and my GOPUSA ILLINOIS emails the most since 2000. I would focus on those who have/had lots of religious, government, political, and/or financial clout in Wheaton’s West District, Wheaton, Milton Township, DuPage County, and Illinois. I would focus on past and present activists, candidates, elected officials, party leaders, major donors, and political consultants. I would focus on those who paint themselves as being religious, conservative, and/or Republican. All of the aforesaid hint/imply/argue/shout that if they, or if someone who they manipulate/dominate, had been the GOPUSA Illinois Editor since 2000, Republicans would not have suffered any losses in Illinois since 2000.) 
https://www.huffpost.com/entry/self-help-are-you-critici_b_627267

CNN
— Joe Biden has a young voter problem – Harry Enten (DIERSEN: To get vote from young people, Biden will promise to use the federal government to get rid of old people once and for all, stating with those who are Trump supporters, Protestant, conservative, patriotic, Republican, American, White, male, non-poor, gun owners, German American, draft avoiders, and those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.)
https://www.cnn.com/2020/04/16/politics/biden-young-voters/index.html

CBS NEWS
— More than 33,000 dead in U.S. as COVID-19 spreads
https://www.cbsnews.com/live-updates/coronavirus-pandemic-covid-19-latest-news-2020-04-16/

NEW YORK TIMES
— China’s Economy Shrinks, Just When the World Needs Its Punch The coronavirus ended nearly half a century of continuous growth, official figures show, underscoring how momentous the task of reviving the global economy will be. – Keith Bradsher
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/04/16/business/china-coronavirus-economy.html
— U.S. Officials Run Into Dead Ends in Rush to Find Masks Amid Pandemic – Reuters
https://www.nytimes.com/reuters/2020/04/16/world/europe/16reuters-health-coronavirus-usa-supplies.html
— Britain’s Coronavirus Lockdown Is Extended, and Putin Postpones Military Parade Singapore reported a sharp increase in new infections, many of them among migrant laborers. At a long-term care home in Montreal, two nurses, 150 beds and 31 deaths.
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/04/16/world/coronavirus-news-updates.html
— Reporters Grounded by Pandemic Lose ‘That Window Into the Campaign’ The boys (and girls) aren’t on the bus. That means no face-to-face interviews with swing-state voters, no hotel-bar meetings with political operatives and reports with less texture. – Michael M. Grynbaum
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/04/16/business/media/virus-2020-campaign-reporters.html
— FRONT PAGE TOP OF FOLD: Straggling in a Good Economy, and Now Struggling in a Crisis The coronavirus pandemic has shown how close to the edge many Americans were living, with pay and benefits eroding even as corporate profits surged. – Patricia Cohen
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/04/16/business/economy/coronavirus-economy.html
— A Gloomy Prediction on How Much Poverty Could Rise Researchers suggest the poverty rate may reach the highest levels in half a century, hitting African-Americans and children hardest. – Jason DeParle
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/04/16/upshot/coronavirus-prediction-rise-poverty.html
— ‘Nowhere to Hide’ as Unemployment Permeates the Economy Jobless claims exceed 20 million in four weeks, inflicting a toll on the labor force not seen since the Great Depression. – Nelson D. Schwartz
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/04/16/business/economy/unemployment-numbers-coronavirus.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Those who want socialism, communism, and dictatorship use coronavirus to promote socialism, communism, and dictatorship.
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/04/16/opinion/trump-coronavirus-economy.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: A Trump-hater uses coronavirus to get Latinos to hate Trump.
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/04/16/us/politics/latinos-coronavirus-trump.html
— Michigan: ‘You Have to Disobey’: Protesters Gather to Defy Stay-at-Home Orders As governors ponder reducing coronavirus restrictions, rallies largely spurred by talk radio and conservative social media reflect frustrations with limits on commerce. – Nicholas Bogel-Burroughs and Jeremy W. Peters
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/04/16/us/coronavirus-rules-protests.html
— Obesity Linked to Severe Coronavirus Disease, Especially for Younger Patients Young adults with obesity are more likely to be hospitalized, even if they have no other health problems, studies show. – Roni Caryn Rabin
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/04/16/health/coronavirus-obesity-higher-risk.html

WASHINGTON POST
— A new front in the presidential campaign, as President Trump seeks to divert anger at China against Joe Biden – Matt Viser and 
Sean Sullivan (DIERSEN: I should write a book about my critics/opponents who promote Communist China.)
https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/a-new-front-in-the-presidential-campaign-as-president-trump-seeks-to-divert-anger-at-china-against-joe-biden/2020/04/16/8627a47a-7ffe-11ea-9040-68981f488eed_story.html

WALL STREET JOURNAL
— Reported U.S. Coronavirus Deaths Reach Record 4,591 in 24 Hours Trump’s revised guidelines allow states to decide on reopenings; U.S. jobless claims soar – Jennifer Calfas, Newley Purnell and Matthew Dalton
https://www.wsj.com/articles/coronavirus-surges-in-some-asian-countries-that-had-been-lightly-hit-11587031743
— Sizing Up the Coronavirus’s Hit to the Job Market A Wall Street Journal analysis finds temporary losses, short-term gains and hiring freezes – Gwynn Guilford
https://www.wsj.com/articles/sizing-up-the-coronaviruss-hit-to-the-job-market-11587066150
— FRONT PAGE TOP OF FOLD: U.S. Jobless Claims Top 20 Million Since Start of Shutdowns Another 5.2 million Americans filed for unemployment benefits in latest week – Eric Morath and Sarah Chaney
https://www.wsj.com/articles/u-s-unemployment-claims-likely-continued-at-record-levels-11587029401
— FRONT PAGE TOP OF FOLD: China Records First Ever Contraction in Quarterly GDP on Coronavirus GDP contraction of 6.8% foreshadows pain likely to be reported world-wide – Jonathan Cheng
https://www.wsj.com/articles/china-set-to-report-plunge-in-first-quarter-gdp-11587086697
— When the Stimulus Check in Your Bank Account Isn’t What You Expected Some Americans find too little, others too much, as IRS sends out more than 80 million payments – Richard Rubin
https://www.wsj.com/articles/when-the-stimulus-check-in-your-bank-account-isnt-what-you-expected-11587054049
— Democrats in Key Senate Races Outraise Republican Opponents Party views candidates’ strong fundraising as a sign they could flip the Senate, where GOP holds a 53-47 majority – Chad Day and Lindsay Wise
https://www.wsj.com/articles/democrats-in-key-senate-races-outraise-republican-opponents-11587058171
— Supermarkets Adjust Meat Sections as Coronavirus Cuts Supply Closed plants disrupt deliveries to stores amid increased customer demand; ‘we are very concerned about fresh meat’ – Jaewon Kang and Jacob Bunge
https://www.wsj.com/articles/supermarkets-adjust-meat-sections-as-coronavirus-cuts-supply-11587051995
— The Lockdown Protests Begin As the economic pain builds, the public chafes at stifling restrictions. – Editorial
https://www.wsj.com/articles/the-lockdown-protests-begin-11587079670
— Moving the Shutdown Goal Posts Liberals try to set Trump up to take the blame for any further coronavirus deaths. – Kimberley A. Strassel
https://www.wsj.com/articles/moving-the-shutdown-goal-posts-11587078025
— The Mentor Who Made Dr. Anthony Fauci He met the right person at the right time in his career—and Dr. Sheldon Wolff changed Dr. Fauci’s life. – Ben Cohen (DIERSEN: My Democrat IRS superiors got rid of my IRS mentor because he promoted me in 1972, 1973, and 1974. My Democrat GAO superiors got rid of my GAO mentor because he hired me in 1980, got me assigned to audits of IRS in 1986, and promoted me in 1986.)
https://www.wsj.com/articles/the-mentor-who-made-dr-anthony-fauci-11587040520

USA TODAY
— Social distancing until 2022? It’s possible without coronavirus vaccine, treatments, experts say – Jordan Culver and Adrianna Rodriguez
https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/health/2020/04/15/coronavirus-intermittent-social-distancing-possible-until-2022/2994623001/

COMMITTEE TO PROTECT JOURNALISTS
— The Trump Administration and the Media Attacks on press credibility endanger US democracy and global press freedom (DIERSEN: What position does the Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) have on me, on my GOPUSA ILLINOIS emails, and on www.gopillinois.com ? Does the CPJ side with those who have viciously attacked my credibility ever since I became the GOPUSA Illinois Editor in 2000? According to them, to be a journalist, a) you have to be paid for what you do, b) you have to claim to be nonpartisan, and c) you have to have a degree in journalism. What weight does CPJ give to my having worked for GAO as an Analyst for almost 18 years, the last 11 years of which at the GS-13 Step 1-10 levels, currently, $101,176-$131,532/year? What weight does CPJ give to my serving as the GOPUSA Illinois Editor since 2000?)

https://cpj.org/reports/2020/04/trump-media-attacks-credibility-leaks.php

GUARDIAN
— China denies cover-up as Wuhan death toll revised up by 50%
https://www.theguardian.com/world/live/2020/apr/17/coronavirus-live-news-trump-says-29-states-could-reopen-relatively-soon-as-global-deaths-near-145000

April 16 Morning Edition

NBC5
— Pritzker Says State, Not Counties, Will Remain in Charge of Whether ‘Stay-at-Home’ Order is Changed Some lawmakers and local leaders are calling for municipalities and counties to have more say in what restrictions remain in place during the pandemic
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/coronavirus/pritzker-says-state-not-counties-will-remain-in-charge-of-whether-stay-at-home-order-is-changed/2256554/

ABC7
— Coronavirus Illinois: Face mask requirement in Skokie takes effect Thursday, joining Cicero, Glenview, Morton Grove – Diane Pathieu (DIERSEN: How soon do you predict that your municipal district, your municipality, your township, your county, Illinois, and America will require that residents wear a mask outside their home?) 
https://abc7chicago.com/health/face-mask-requirement-in-skokie-takes-effect-thursday/6107423/
— Coronavirus: Chicago barbers, stylists saying ‘no’ to house calls – Samantha Chatman (DIERSEN: I am so old that I remember when doctors made house calls.)
https://abc7chicago.com/business/covid-19-chicago-barbers-stylists-saying-no-to-house-calls/6105009/?cmp=emc-wls-news-headlines-4/16/2020
— Coronavirus tests for antibodies coming, but public health experts question accuracy – Chuck Goudie and Barb Markoff, Christine Tressel and Ross Weidner (DIERSEN: Having high/low antibodies can be used for/against people. Of course, Democrats will stop antibody testing immediately if shows that members of the following protected groups are more or less susceptible: Trump-haters, illegals, non-citizens, Democrats, Libertarians, Greens, RINOs, moderates, liberals, minorities, females, LGBTQers, non-Protestants, non-German Americans, non-veterans, non-gun owners, those who have criminal records, those who have less money than others, those whose ancestors have not been in America for a long time, etc.)
https://abc7chicago.com/health/coronavirus-antibody-tests-are-coming-but-experts-question-accuracy/6106743/?cmp=emc-wls-news-headlines-4/16/2020

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— COVID-19 numbers crunch packs one-two punch: Pritzker sees $2.7B budget jab now, $6.2B later “You don’t have to be an epidemiologist to see that the virus is going to hit our budget hard, a reality that is being visited upon every state in the United States,” the governor said. – Tina Sfondeles
https://chicago.suntimes.com/politics/2020/4/15/21222834/pritzker-state-budget-coronavirus-covid19-deficit-shortfall-billion
— As coronavirus cases rise, public health experts race to reach Latinos   Latinos make up 60% of the population in the 10 ZIP codes in Illinois with the fastest growing number of new COVID-19 cases, according to a recent analysis. – Carlos Ballesteros
https://chicago.suntimes.com/coronavirus/2020/4/15/21222478/coronavirus-covid-19-latinos-illinois-spread-public-health
— Lightfoot worried about ‘new wave of mortgage foreclosures’ due to coronavirus More than 86,000 people applied for 2,000 city rental assistance grants. They gobbled up in record time the $2 million that Lightfoot had set aside for the relief in record time. – Fran Spielman
https://chicago.suntimes.com/city-hall/2020/4/15/21222775/coronavirus-chicago-stimulus-funds-cares-act-housing-rent-small-businesses-lightfoot
— U. of I. expects $158M loss — at least — as state’s public universities ask for more federal aid Leaders of Illinois’ public universities say they’ve already lost more than $220 million — and the figure is growing every day. – Matthew Hendrickson
https://chicago.suntimes.com/coronavirus/2020/4/15/21221210/university-illinois-state-larry-dietz-timothy-killeen

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan spends nearly $462K from campaign fund with law firm that employs former Chicago Mayor Richard M. Daley – DAN PETRELLA and JAMIE MUNK
https://www.chicagotribune.com/politics/ct-illinois-house-speaker-madigan-campaign-funds-20200416-a7jvvxtd6fdd7nkblobfe7vv34-story.html
— Senate Democrats push Trump for $30 billion to fund a comprehensive national coronavirus testing plan – RICK PEARSON (DIERSEN: Will governments bar those in their jurisdictions from leaving their homes until they are tested? Will governments determine who gets tested first? Ever-increasingly, governments are anti-Trump, anti-Protestant, anti-conservative, anti-patriotic, anti-Republican, anti-American, anti-White, anti-male, anti-older people, anti-rich people, anti-gun owners, anti-German Americans, anti-draft avoiders, and/or anti-those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.) 
https://www.chicagotribune.com/coronavirus/ct-coronavirus-testing-dick-durbin-20200415-nscybhcfnjefzbncvbc4qzred4-story.html
— With the loss of coffeehouse lattes and school lunches, dairy farmers face tough choices. Corn and soybeans are also hurting in an economy battered by coronavirus – PATRICK M. O’CONNELL
https://www.chicagotribune.com/coronavirus/ct-illinois-farmers-coronavirus-20200415-r2z7viovubatdj2hflynhtltae-story.html
— How Illinois responded to coronavirus compared with other states – Kori Rumore
https://www.chicagotribune.com/coronavirus/ct-how-illinois-responded-to-coronavirus-compared-20200415-i36jfp4o6raxlmm4xlk5fx2e7i-story.html
— Capt. Crozier should be commended, not censured for his actions on the USS Roosevelt – D’JUAN WILCHER
https://www.chicagotribune.com/opinion/commentary/ct-opinion-coronavirus-captain-crozier-uss-roosevelt-20200415-ycuwtfl2bvbyjeynjvn3wbzsem-story.html
— Business owners bleeding money during the coronavirus shutdown gear up for a fight with insurers who’ve denied their claims – Alexia Elejalde-Ruiz
https://www.chicagotribune.com/coronavirus/ct-coronavirus-business-interruption-insurance-lawsuits-20200416-b5kl3xaweja7refbqfr4cpkp3u-story.html

DAILY HERALD
— We need many more tests to ‘crush the curve’ – Editorial
https://www.dailyherald.com/discuss/20200416/editorial-we-need-many-more-tests-to-crush-the-curve
— DISGUSTING, TRAGIC: Aurora to allow drive-up alcohol sales, sipping while shopping at mall – Susan Sarkauskas
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20200415/aurora-to-allow-drive-up-alcohol-sales-sipping-while-shopping-at-mall
— FRONT PAGE TOP OF FOLD: TRAGIC: Official signals in-person classes won’t resume this school year – Madhu Krishnamurthy
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20200415/official-signals-in-person-classes-wont-resume-this-school-year

WTTW
— How the Public Health Crisis is Hurting Illinois’ Livestock Farmers – Amanda Vinicky
https://news.wttw.com/2020/04/15/how-public-health-crisis-hurting-illinois-livestock-farmers

SUBURBAN LIFE
— 80 more cases of COVID-19, including 4 deaths, reported in DuPage County
https://www.mysuburbanlife.com/2020/04/15/80-more-cases-of-covid-19-including-4-deaths-reported-in-dupage-county/ahhi9eh/

STATELINE
— White House recruits Duckworth, Durbin to advise on reopening economy
https://www.mystateline.com/news/local-news/white-house-recruits-duckworth-durbin-to-advise-on-reopening-economy/

WREX
— More than 50,000 people in US have recovered from coronavirus, 525,000 worldwide – Andrew Carrigan
https://wrex.com/2020/04/16/more-than-50000-people-in-us-have-recovered-from-coronavirus-525000-worldwide/

WIFR
— Durbin is named to President Trump’s nation re-opening task force.
https://www.wifr.com/content/news/Durbin-is-named-to-President-Trumps–569691891.html

WJBC
— Richards to lead McLean County Democrats; Beard re-elected to GOP chair – Katherine Murphy
https://www.wjbc.com/2020/04/16/richards-to-lead-mclean-county-democrats-beard-re-elected-to-gop-chair/

FOX ILLINOIS
— Tech companies step up fight against bad coronavirus info – AP (DIERSEN: According to my critics/opponents, all information is bad except for the information that they put out or bless.)
https://foxillinois.com/news/coronavirus/tech-companies-step-up-fight-against-bad-coronavirus-info
— ‘Hold your nose and vote:’ Progressives weigh backing Biden – AP (DIERSEN: To win over progressives, Biden will promise to use the federal government to get rid of individuals, organizations, companies, governments, and countries that are Trump supporters, Protestant, conservative, patriotic, Republican, American, White, male, older, non-poor, gun owners, German American, draft avoiders, and those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.)
https://foxillinois.com/news/nation-world/hold-your-nose-and-vote-progressives-weigh-backing-biden
— Stimulus checks distributed: what to do with yours – Matt Roy (DIERSEN: What percent of stimulus money received in Illinois will be used to do what Illinois Democrats want everyone to do: a) buy booze, b) buy pot, and c) gamble?) 
https://foxillinois.com/news/local/stimulus-checks-distributed-what-to-do-with-yours

POSITIVELY NAPERVILLE
— April 15, 2020: Daily COVID-19 Case Counts* for DuPage County
https://www.positivelynaperville.com/2020/04/15/april-15-2020-daily-covid-19-case-counts-for-dupage-county/112035

BLOCK CLUB CHICAGO
— DISGUSTING, TRAGIC: Pot pushers use coronavirus to push pot.
https://blockclubchicago.org/2020/04/15/weed-dispensaries-chicago-coronavirus-new-rules/

ROBERT FEDER
— Joe Walsh, the former suburban congressman and talk show host on Salem Media Group news/talk WIND 560-AM who challenged President Donald Trump for the 2020 Republican nomination, had tough words for his former colleagues: “I believe the vast majority of people in political talk radio are absolute bullshit artists and liars,” Walsh said in a two-part interview on Steve Cochran’s “Live From My Office” podcast. “They’ll say whatever they have to say to get ratings and whatever. I could never be that.” (Here is the link.) Walsh is promoting his new book, F*ck Silence: Calling Trump Out for the Cultish, Moronic, Authoritarian Con Man He Is, and hosting his own podcast at fsilencepodcast.com.
https://www.robertfeder.com/2020/04/15/robservations-weigel-broadcasting-gets-work-job-hunt-chicago/

ILLINOIS TIMES
— Libertarian-leaning Illinois Policy Institute at odds with stay-at-home orders – Rich Miller
https://www.illinoistimes.com/springfield/illinois-policy-institute-at-odds-with-stay-at-home-orders/Content?oid=12059570

CENTER SQUARE
— Pritzker says secret charter flights to China needed to keep feds from seizing medical supplies – Kevin Bessler
https://www.thecentersquare.com/illinois/pritzker-says-secret-charter-flights-to-china-needed-to-keep-feds-from-seizing-medical-supplies/article_f033d50a-7f5e-11ea-a805-7371ca3c09de.html

CAPITOL NEWS ILLINOIS
— Chicago tavern sues insurer over ‘business disruption’ claim – PETER HANCOCK (DIERSEN: What about “career disruption” insurance? What disrupted your career? My Democrat GAO superiors forced me to retire in 1997 when I was 49 years old, gave me unfair performance expectations and appraisals, always ranked me in the bottom half of my coworkers for pay-for-performance purposes, did not promote me beyond GS-13, got rid of my mentor in 1987, kept me off audits of IRS for all but 3 of the almost 18 years that I worked for GAO, and forced me to take a $20,157 (21%) pay cut in today’s dollars to transfer from IRS to GAO in 1980. My Democrat IRS superiors did not promote me beyond GS-12, disallowed my education deductions in 1978, got rid of my mentor in 1975, and disallowed my partial day per diem claims in 1974. My Democrat Post Office superiors forced me resign in 1969 and disallowed my sick leave requests in 1969 and 1968.)
https://www.capitolnewsillinois.com/NEWS/chicago-tavern-sues-insurer-over-business-disruption-claim

WIREPOINTS
— Bond market trades Illinois like it’s already junk – Ted Dabrowski and John Klingner
https://wirepoints.org/bond-market-trades-illinois-likes-its-already-junk-wirepoints/
— Illinois’ COVID-19 crisis: Daily data update for April 16th, 2020
https://wirepoints.org/illinois-covid-19-crisis-daily-data-update-wirepoints/

ILLINOIS FAMILY ACTION
— At Last Obama’s Love for Joe Has Come Along – Laurie Higgins
https://illinoisfamilyaction.org/2020/04/at-last-obamas-love-for-joe-has-come-along/

CAPITOL FAX
— TRAGIC: 22+ million have filed for unemployment aid since national emergency declared
https://capitolfax.com/2020/04/16/22-million-have-filed-for-unemployment-aid-since-national-emergency-declared/

WASHINGTON FREE BEACON
— BEYOND DISGUSTING, BEYOND TRAGIC: Casten Defends Wet Markets in Face of Scientific Consensus About Their Dangers Rep. Casten wants to preserve Chinese wet markets suspected as source of pandemic – Yuichiro Kakutani
https://freebeacon.com/coronavirus/dem-defends-wet-markets-in-face-of-scientific-consensus-about-their-dangers/
— Joe Biden Has Yet to Face Single Question on Sexual Assault Allegations 3 weeks, 10 interviews, and 81 questions with no mention of sexual assault claim – Brent Scher (DIERSEN: I should write a book about those who since 2000 have focused on stopping me from asking candidates questions. I would focus on those who paint themselves as being religious, conservative, and/or Republican. Sooner or later, their candidates do lots of anti-religious, anti-conservative, and/or anti-Republican things. Sooner or later, their candidates’ skeletons come out of their closets.)
https://freebeacon.com/2020-election/joe-biden-has-yet-to-face-single-question-on-sexual-assault-allegations/

GOPUSA
— Democrats Propose Bill To Give Americans $2K A Month During Coronavirus Crisis
https://www.gopusa.com/?p=87644
— Live Free Or Die: Michigan Has Had Enough
https://www.gopusa.com/?p=87637
— Trump Threatens To Close Congress To Push Through Nominations
https://www.gopusa.com/?p=87648
— Newsom Inks Deal To Buy 200M Masks A Month From China, Few Details On Deal
https://www.gopusa.com/?p=87611

AMERICAN GREATNESS
— The Push-back Begins: Protests of Stay-at-Home Orders Popping Up Nationwide- Debra Heine 
https://amgreatness.com/2020/04/15/the-push-back-begins-protests-of-stay-at-home-orders-popping-up-nationwide/
— Leftist Oligarchs Use Pandemic to Attack Trump These donors fund a Democratic Party that is creating the up-down coalition and destroying the middle class. While they try to make us blame the president, the mega businesses they invest in are using this crisis to break the will and the solvency of small independent business owners. – Edward Ring
https://amgreatness.com/2020/04/15/leftist-oligarchs-use-pandemic-to-attack-trump/

BREITBART
— Destruction of the British Family: Marriage Rate Falls to Lowest in Recorded History – KURT ZINDULKA (DIERSEN: I should write a book about my critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes a) who claim to be religious, conservative, and/or Republican, but b) who do nothing to defend or promote the traditional family plank in the Illinois Republican Party platform. I would focus on those who promote LGBTQ activity in Illinois, in DuPage County, in Milton Township, in Wheaton, and in Wheaton’s West District.)
https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2020/04/16/destruction-of-the-british-family-marriage-rate-falls-to-lowest-in-recorded-history/

CONSERVATIVE HQ
— An Economic Shutdown Based On… What? – David Franke
http://www.conservativehq.com/node/32333

NEWSMAX
— Democrats Fight to Give Virus Stimulus Checks to Illegals – Fred Lucas 
https://www.newsmax.com/platinum/illegal-immigration-stimulus-cares-act/2020/04/16/id/963100/

TOWNHALL
— Some Things Will Never Be the Same After the Chinese Coronavirus – Kurt Schlichter
https://townhall.com/columnists/kurtschlichter/2020/04/16/some-things-will-never-be-the-same-after-the-chinese-coronavirus-n2566940

EPOCH TIMES
— China Using Facebook Ads to Attack America, Spread Virus Disinformation – BOWEN XIAO (DIERSEN: QUESTION: What do my critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes have to say about that? Instead of reading GOPUSA ILLINOIS emails, they want everyone to read only what they post on Facebook.)
https://www.theepochtimes.com/china-using-facebook-ads-to-attack-trump-spread-virus-disinformation-2_3311564.html
— Chinese Communist Subversion of WHO Undermined Global Pandemic Response – PETR SVAB
https://www.theepochtimes.com/chinese-communist-subversion-of-who-undermined-global-pandemic-response_3313092.html

THE HILL
— Far worse to come: COVID-19 collapse of state and local governments – GRADY MEANS (DIERSEN: How soon do you predict that America, Illinois, your county, your township, and your municipality will collapse because of COVID-19?)
https://thehill.com/opinion/finance/491503-far-worse-to-come-covid-19-collapse-of-state-and-local-governments
— Reopening economy emerges as new political battleground – MIKE LILLIS (DIERSEN: Trump-haters do not want the economy to be reopened until after they have defeated Trump on November 3, 2020.) 
https://thehill.com/homenews/house/493048-reopening-economy-emerges-as-new-political-battleground
— BEYOND TRAGIC: 5.2 million more file for unemployment – NIV ELIS 
https://thehill.com/policy/finance/493085-unemployment-claims

POLITICO
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Trump-haters say “Don’t stop social distancing if coronavirus will spread.”
https://www.politico.com/news/2020/04/15/poll-dont-stop-social-distancing-coronavirus-spread-187290
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Biden promotes hatred against Trump.
https://www.politico.com/news/2020/04/15/biden-trump-temper-tantrum-188812
— The shutdown backlash is coming soon—with a vengeance It’s possible to support the stay-at-home order and still deeply resent it. – JOHN F. HARRIS (DIERSEN: What makes it easier for you to stay-at-home? For me it includes my no longer being a GAO employee, American Association of Political Consultants Midwest Chapter board member, Illinois Center Right Coalition Steering Committee member, Milton Township Republican Organization webmaster, Wheaton Chamber of Commerce Government Affairs Committee member, TAPROOT Republicans of Illinois chairman, etc.) 
https://www.politico.com/news/magazine/2020/04/16/the-shutdown-backlash-is-coming-soonwith-a-vengeance-189809
— Progressive movement wary of Warren for VP Her bitter fight with Bernie has left a bad taste among some left-wing leaders. – ALEX THOMPSON and HOLLY OTTERBEIN (DIERSEN: To get picked for VP, Warren will promise to use the federal government to get rid of the following once and for all: individuals, organizations, companies, governments, and countries that are Trump supporters, Protestant, conservative, patriotic, Republican, American, White, male, older, non-poor, gun owners, German American, draft avoiders, and those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.)
https://www.politico.com/news/2020/04/15/bernie-left-divided-on-warren-for-vp-187113

REUTERS
— TRUMP-HATERS ARE OVERJOYED: With confidence shattered, the road to a ‘normal’ U.S. economy looks long – Howard Schneider
https://www.reuters.com/article/us-health-coronavirus-usa-confidence-ana/with-confidence-shattered-the-road-to-a-normal-u-s-economy-looks-long-idUSKCN21X2UH
— TRUMP-HATERS ARE OVERJOYED: Democrats, furious with Trump, much more keen to vote now than four years ago – Reuters/Ipsos – Chris Kahn (DIERSEN: Ever-increasingly, Trump-haters shout that if you do not like something that Trump has said or done, you should vote for all the Democrats on the ballot in your precinct.)
https://www.reuters.com/article/us-usa-election-enthusiasm-exclusive/exclusive-democrats-furious-with-trump-much-more-keen-to-vote-now-than-four-years-ago-reuters-ipsos-idUSKCN21X1AQ

CNN
— U.S. explores possibility that coronavirus started in Chinese lab, not a market – Josh Campbell, Kylie Atwood and Evan Perez
https://www.cnn.com/2020/04/15/politics/us-intelligence-virus-started-chinese-lab/index.html

CNBC
— TRUMP-HATERS ARE OVERJOYED: The economic data is even worse than Wall Street feared: ‘The economy is clearly in ruins here’ – Patti Domm
https://www.cnbc.com/2020/04/15/the-economic-data-is-even-worse-than-wall-street-feared-the-economy-is-clearly-in-ruins-here.html

NEW YORK TIMES
— BEYOND TRAGIC, BEYOND UNACCEPTABLE: More Than 5.2 Million U.S. Workers Filed for Unemployment Total claims have risen to about 22 million in the past four weeks.
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/04/16/business/stock-market-today-coronavirus.html

WASHINGTON POST
— BEYOND TRAGIC, BEYOND UNACCEPTABLE: U.S. now has 22 million unemployed as economy sinks toward Depression-like scenario Last week, 5.2 million people filed unemployment claims, bringing the total to 22 million in the four weeks since President Trump declared a national emergency.
https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/2020/04/16/unemployment-claims-coronavirus/
— TRUMP-HATERS ARE OVERJOYED: The U.S. has thrown more than $6 trillion at the coronavirus crisis. That number could grow. Between Congress and the Federal Reserve, the government has committed record levels to try to stop an economic calamity — with just limited success. – Andrew Van Dam
https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/2020/04/15/coronavirus-economy-6-trillion/

NEW YORK POST
— We must count the deaths from shutdowns as well as from coronavirus – Betsy McCaughey
https://nypost.com/2020/04/14/we-must-count-the-deaths-from-shutdowns-as-well-as-from-coronavirus/

BOSTON GLOBE
— Postal Service caught in the crunch of coronavirus – Paul Steidler, Senior fellow, Lexington Institute (DIERSEN: If my Democrat Park Forest Post Office superiors had not forced me to resign in 1969 when I was 20 years old, I might very well have spent my career working for the Post Office. My Democrat Park Forest Post Office supervisor disapproved of my demographics, especially my being a Missouri Synod Lutheran, 100% German-American, conservative, Republican, non-poor, draft avoider, gun owner, healthy, and my ancestors had been in America since 1844. He was especially furious that I bought a new 1966 Pontiac Tempest Sprint in 1966, a new 1968 Oldsmobile 442 in 1967, and a new 1969 Dodge Charger SE in 1968. He was especially furious that I was on track to earn a college degree.)
https://www.bostonglobe.com/2020/04/16/opinion/postal-service-caught-crunch-coronavirus/

WALL STREET JOURNAL
— FRONT PAGE TOP OF FOLD WITH BIG GRAPHIC: TRUMP-HATERS ARE OVERJOYED: Coronavirus Closures Froze Swaths of U.S. Economy in March Retail spending and industrial output plunged at record rates – Harriet Torry and Sarah Nassauer
https://www.wsj.com/articles/march-retail-sales-plunged-8-7-as-coronavirus-shutdowns-took-hold-11586954353
— FRONT PAGE: TRUMP-HATERS ARE OVERJOYED: For These Companies, Stimulus Was No Solution; ‘We Decided to Cut Our Losses’ Slammed by the coronavirus pandemic and unsure when, or if, their customers will return, some owners of small businesses are choosing not to apply for help and closing their doors for good – Ruth Simon (DIERSEN: How many employers in your municipal district, in your municipality, in your township, and in your county a) have already closed their doors for good and b) are soon to close their doors for good? What are your elected officials doing about it?)
https://www.wsj.com/articles/we-decided-to-cut-our-losses-why-some-small-firms-are-shutting-down-11586943002
— FRONT PAGE TOP OF FOLD: Business Leaders Urge Trump to Dramatically Increase Coronavirus Testing During first call to discuss reopening country, executives tell president more testing is needed to convince public to return to work – Michael C. Bender and Andrew Restuccia (DIERSEN: Will governments bar those in their jurisdictions from leaving their homes until they are tested? Will governments determine who gets tested first? Ever-increasingly, governments are anti-Trump, anti-Protestant, anti-conservative, anti-patriotic, anti-Republican, anti-American, anti-White, anti-male, anti-older people, anti-rich people, anti-gun owners, anti-German Americans, anti-draft avoiders, and/or anti-those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.) 
https://www.wsj.com/articles/business-leaders-tell-trump-to-dramatically-increase-coronavirus-testing-11586974130
— U.S. Unemployment Claims Likely Continued at Record Levels Report is likely to show the number of Americans receiving unemployment payments topped 10 million – Eric Morath and Sarah Chaney (DIERSEN: How soon, because of efforts to fight coronavirus, will more people in American be unemployed than employed? How soon, because of efforts to fight coronavirus, will everyone in America be receiving welfare and/or distributing welfare?) 
https://www.wsj.com/articles/u-s-unemployment-claims-likely-continued-at-record-levels-11587029401
— China’s Export Restrictions Strand Medical Goods U.S. Needs to Fight Coronavirus, State Department Says Products made by 3M, Owens & Minor, PerkinElmer sit in warehouses; GE ventilator production line in Wisconsin nearly brought to a halt – Kate O’Keeffe, Liza Lin and Eva Xiao (DIERSEN: What do you say to politicians who have fought the hardest to make America dependent on foreign countries? What do you say to those a) who hate vehicles made by GM, Ford, and/or Chrysler and/or b) who hate those like me who own/owned vehicles made by GM, Ford, and/or Chrysler?) 
https://www.wsj.com/articles/chinas-export-restrictions-strand-medical-goods-u-s-needs-to-fight-coronavirus-state-department-says-11587031203
— TREASONOUS: California to Assist Illegal Immigrants Affected by Coronavirus The $125 million fund is the first in the nation to help undocumented workers who can’t access unemployment insurance – Alejandro Lazo (DIERSEN: Why doesn’t California get Mexico and other foreign countries to give money to their citizens who are in California illegally?)
https://www.wsj.com/articles/california-to-assist-illegal-immigrants-affected-by-coronavirus-11586985899
— FRONT PAGE: How Coronavirus Is Eroding Privacy Technology to track and monitor individuals aims to slow pandemic, but raises concerns about government overreach – Liza Lin and Timothy W. Martin
https://www.wsj.com/articles/coronavirus-paves-way-for-new-age-of-digital-surveillance-11586963028
— Life at CNN: Skeleton Staff, Record Ratings and Vanishing Ads Coronavirus upends operations, revenue projections; but with viewership soaring network chief tells news staff to keep focused on the crisis – Benjamin Mullin (DIERSEN: QUESTION: Which individuals, organizations, companies, governments, and countries would NOT take out ads on GOPUSA ILLINOIS emails or www.gopillinois.com ? ANSWER: Those that are anti-Trump, anti-Protestant, anti-conservative, anti-patriotic, anti-Republican, anti-American, anti-White, anti-male, anti-older people, anti-rich people, anti-gun owners, anti-German Americans, anti-draft avoiders, and/or anti-those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time. Those that focus on destroying those who they cannot manipulate/dominate.) 
https://www.wsj.com/articles/life-at-cnn-skeleton-staff-record-ratings-and-vanishing-ads-11586984881
— Joe Biden’s #MeToo Moment The former Vice President asks us not to believe the woman. – Editorial
https://www.wsj.com/articles/joe-bidens-metoo-moment-11586990871

BLOOMBERG
— Ken Griffin, CEOs from McDonald’s, United among those advising Trump on reopening the economy
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2020-04-15/trump-s-task-force-to-reopen-u-s-becomes-a-day-of-phone-calls

COMMITTEE TO PROTECT JOURNALISTS
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Trump-haters say “Trump’s attacks on credibility of the press are dangerously effective.”
https://cpj.org/2020/04/trumps-attacks-on-credibility-of-the-press-are-dan.php

FREE SPEECH CENTER
— Coronavirus and the First Amendment – John Vile (DIERSEN: If my critics/opponents succeeded in getting Pritzker to stop me from including links in GOPUSA ILLINOIS emails to coronavirus articles that he does not like, who would come to my defense? If my critics/opponents succeeded in getting candidates on November 3, 2020 ballots in my precinct to stop me from including links in GOPUSA ILLINOIS emails to articles about them that they do not like, who would come to my defense?) 
https://mtsu.edu/first-amendment/article/1777/coronavirus-and-the-first-amendment

NEW REPUBLIC
— The 2020 campaign is shaping up into a referendum on Trumpism. – JOHN A. FARRELL (DIERSEN: Ever-increasingly, Trump-haters shout that if you do not like something that Trump has said or done, you should vote for all the Democrats on the ballot in your precinct.)
https://newrepublic.com/article/157173/2020-election-referendum-trumpism-white-grievance-politics

ATLANTIC
— The Coronavirus Is Splitting America in Two Cities and suburbs are only getting bluer. – RONALD BROWNSTEIN (DIERSEN: Ever-increasing, members of the following groups in cities and in suburbs have more to fear that RINO activists, RINO candidates, RINO elected officials, RINO party leaders, RINO major donors, RINO political consultants, RINO etc. will use coronavirus to dump them: Trump supporters, Protestant, conservative, patriotic, Republican, American, White, male, older people, non-poor people, gun owners, German Americans, draft avoiders, and those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.) 
https://www.theatlantic.com/politics/archive/2020/04/covid-trump-pandemic/610075/

WINDY CITY TIMES
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: COVID-19 disproportionately affect LGBTQers and minorities; LGBTQers blame heterosexuals for that; Democrat, Libertarian, and Green minorities blame Whites for that. 
http://www.windycitymediagroup.com/lgbt/COVID-19-LGBTQs-minorities-disproportionately-affected/68373.html

LGBTQ NATION
— Aaron Schock is partying with a group of gay men in Mexico for his “self-isolation” The “Instagays,” one journalist noted, “have a very different definition of ‘social distancing’ than the rest of us!” – Alex Bollinger 
https://www.lgbtqnation.com/2020/04/aaron-schock-partying-group-gay-men-mexico-self-isolation/

GUARDIAN
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Trump-haters say “Pandemic fears in border towns as workers flock in to build Trump’s wall.”
https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2020/apr/16/trump-border-wall-coronavirus-pandemic-ajo-arizona

April 13 Evening Edition

ABC7
— Coronavirus Illinois: COVID-19 death toll nears 800, 22K total cases statewide; Gov. JB Pritzker defends unemployment claims handling – Craig Wall, Liz Nagy and Jessica D’Onofrio
https://abc7chicago.com/health/illinois-covid-19-death-toll-nears-800-22k-total-cases-pritzker-says/6099158/
— Chicago election worker who staffed March IL primary dies after contracting COVID-19 – Cate Cauguiran
https://abc7chicago.com/health/chicago-election-worker-dies-after-contracting-covid-19/6100339/
— President Trump’s reelection campaign sues Wisconsin TV station over critical ad – AP
https://abc7chicago.com/politics/trump-campaign-sues-wisconsin-tv-station-over-critical-ad/6100267/
— Trump says he and Fauci are on the same page amid criticism over talk of reopening country
https://abc7chicago.com/politics/trump-says-he-and-fauci-are-on-the-same-page/6099161/
— Trump administration wants delay in 2020 census due to coronavirus – AP
https://abc7chicago.com/society/officials-want-delay-in-2020-census-due-to-coronavirus/6100483/

NBC5
— Will Illinois’ Stay-at-Home Order be Extended? Lightfoot Says Likely, Pritzker Says It’s Complicated Gov. J.B. Pritzker insisted Monday he wants to lift the order “as soon as possible”
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/will-illinois-stay-at-home-order-be-extended-mayor-lightfoot-says-likely-gov-pritzker-says-its-complicated/2255113/
— Pritzker Lays Out 3 Key Milestones For Illinois to Ease COVID-19 Restrictions
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/coronavirus/pritzker-lays-out-3-key-developments-that-could-move-illinois-toward-easing-covid-19-restrictions/2255234/

CBS2
— Multiple Chicago Primary Poll Workers, Voters Later Fell Ill With COVID-19, One Poll Worker Died
https://chicago.cbslocal.com/2020/04/13/poll-worker-who-was-on-duty-on-south-side-for-march-17-primary-dies-of-coronavirus/
— Workers, Illinois Lawmakers Take Issue With Continued Problems With Unemployment Computer System
https://chicago.cbslocal.com/2020/04/13/workers-illinois-lawmakers-take-issue-with-continued-problems-with-unemployment-computer-system/
— Clerks Set To Count Votes In Messy Wisconsin Election – AP
https://chicago.cbslocal.com/2020/04/13/clerks-set-to-count-votes-in-messy-wisconsin-election/

FOX NEWS CHICAGO
— Election officials notifying Chicago voters of possible COVID-19 exposure
https://www.fox32chicago.com/news/election-officials-notifying-chicago-voters-of-possible-covid-19-exposure
— Chicago Police Department COVID-19 cases now at 200
https://www.fox32chicago.com/news/chicago-police-department-covid-19-cases-now-at-200
— Judge orders McHenry County Health Department to turn over COVID-19 patient data to first responders
https://www.fox32chicago.com/news/judge-orders-mchenry-county-health-department-to-turn-over-covid-19-patient-data-to-first-responders
— Republicans, Pritzker spar over Illinois unemployment system overload
https://www.fox32chicago.com/news/republicans-pritzker-spar-over-illinois-unemployment-system-overload

FOX NEWS CHICAGO
— Chicago Mayor Lightfoot predicts stay-at-home order will extend into May – Nic Flosi
https://www.fox32chicago.com/news/chicago-mayor-lightfoot-predicts-stay-at-home-order-will-extend-into-may

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— Coronavirus in Illinois updates: 1,173 new known COVID-19 cases and 74 more deaths reported, as Lightfoot expects state’s stay-at-home order to extend into May
https://www.chicagotribune.com/coronavirus/ct-coronavirus-pandemic-chicago-illinois-news-20200413-tqhhslsw4jekfjqlkrx6byipwe-story.html
— Addressing unemployment claims mess, Gov. J.B. Pritzker promises computer upgrades; House GOP leader says ‘this was an avoidable problem’ – DAN PETRELLA and JAMIE MUNKS
https://www.chicagotribune.com/coronavirus/ct-coronavirus-illinois-unemployment-pritzker-20200413-jz5ziwunkzcajgyyw32qbjti2i-story.html
— With conventions canceled, historic sites closed and the Illinois General Assembly not meeting, coronavirus deals Springfield a severe economic blow – JAMIE MUNKS
https://www.chicagotribune.com/coronavirus/ct-springfield-economy-coronavirus-20200413-hu6vwm3cqfh5xkag64xjdqdaqq-story.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: A Trump-hater says “King Trump decrees that he will decide when states reopen, sowing confusion — which is the point.”
https://www.chicagotribune.com/columns/rex-huppke/ct-coronavirus-trump-states-governors-reopen-10th-amendment-huppke-20200413-riborwa66bdctdjhfooq7b3vq4-story.html
— Naperville coronavirus update — number of Naperville cases nearing 100; 15 deaths in Will, DuPage counties since Saturday – SUZANNE BAKER and ERIN HEGARTY
https://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/naperville-sun/ct-nvs-naperville-coronavirus-update-st-0415-20200413-dcp2mrrhnrhtvhzkn7da6ilqta-story.html

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Trump-haters say “Trump’s disdain for ‘Obamacare’ could hamper virus response.”
https://chicago.suntimes.com/coronavirus/2020/4/13/21219601/trumps-disdain-for-obamacare-could-hamper-virus-response-affordable-care-act-coronavirus-covid-19
— 1 in 3 Chicago Public Schools students start remote learning without computers Of the 100,000 computers and tablets CPS officials said would be distributed for kids to use at home, 11,000 were handed out by Monday. – Nader Issa (DIERSEN: My critics/opponents would stress that I bought my first computer system, an IBM PC, in the early 1980s.)
https://chicago.suntimes.com/coronavirus/2020/4/13/21219694/cps-chicago-public-schools-students-remote-learning-technology-laptops
— DISGUSTING, TRAGIC: Virus fuels pot industry’s push for online sales, delivery It’s one of several signs emerging from the virus outbreak of just how far ingrained marijuana has become in mainstream life in several states. – AP
https://chicago.suntimes.com/cannabis/2020/4/13/21219867/virus-fuels-pot-industrys-push-for-online-sales-delivery-coronavirus-covid-19-weed
— ‘Mrs. America’ portrays Phyllis Schlafly as a savvy woman of steel Cate Blanchett steers clear of caricature in playing the foe of feminism who helped stop the Equal Rights Amendment. – Richard Roeper 
https://chicago.suntimes.com/2020/4/13/21218219/mrs-america-review-phyllis-schlafly-fx-hulu-cate-blanchett
— Gov. Pritzker fails to plan for Illinois recovery after pandemic — and residents panic As we work together to contain the spread of COVID-19, we must also have an open and active conversation about ensuring Illinois’ economic recovery is as strong as possible. – John Tillman, CEO, Illinois Policy Institute
https://chicago.suntimes.com/2020/4/13/21219840/j-b-pritzker-covid-19-coronavirus-illinois-economy-policy-institute-john-tillman
— Illinois self-employed, gig workers will get jobless benefits starting May 11 Upgrading the overwhelmed Illinois Department of Employment Security is a “work in progress,” Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker said. – Lynn Sweet, Tina Sfondeles, and Neal Earley
https://chicago.suntimes.com/coronavirus/2020/4/13/21219859/illinois-self-employed-gig-workers-will-get-jobless-benefits-starting-may-11-gov-pritzker

DAILY HERALD
— State’s daily briefing: Pritzker touts changes to unemployment processing – Jake Griffin
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20200413/states-daily-briefing-pritzker-touts-changes-to-unemployment-processing
— Rivers Casino furloughs most of its employees, cut others’ salaries – Richard Klicki
https://www.dailyherald.com/business/20200413/rivers-casino-furloughs-most-of-its-employees-cut-others-salaries
— Tollway losing millions with traffic drop, but not ready to curtail construction – Marni Pyke
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20200413/tollway-losing-millions-with-traffic-drop-but-not-ready-to-curtail-construction
— DuPage could waive late fees on property taxes – Robert Sanchez
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20200413/dupage-could-waive-late-fees-on-property-taxes
— State moving 200 people from Aurora homeless shelter into hotel – Katlyn Smith
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20200413/state-moving-200-people-from-aurora-homeless-shelter-into-hotel
— April 13 COVID-19 cases per county, some towns, and how to search by ZIP code.
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20200413/april-13-covid-19-cases-per-county-some-towns-and-how-to-search-by-zip-code

CRAIN’S CHICAGO BUSINESS
— Pritzker hit over COVID unemployment response Political squabbling erupts over why it’s been so hard to file for jobless benefits and whether essential workers who fall ill should automatically get workers’ comp. – GREG HINZ
https://www.chicagobusiness.com/greg-hinz-politics/pritzker-hit-over-covid-unemployment-response
— Which Chicago hotels will flunk the COVID stress test? Some well-known establishments are among the most vulnerable, and many others face a grim outlook and difficult conversations with lenders in coming months. – ALBY GALLUN
https://www.chicagobusiness.com/commercial-real-estate/which-chicago-hotels-will-flunk-covid-stress-test

HERALD & REVIEW
— Illinois essential employees guaranteed workers’ compensation during pandemic – BEN ORNER
https://herald-review.com/news/state-and-regional/illinois-essential-employees-guaranteed-workers-compensation-during-pandemic/article_4796a4f6-3608-5c09-8b85-83d473cdce43.html

DEKALB DAILY CHRONICLE
— Pritzker: Illinois received more unemployment claims in 5 weeks than all of 2019 Illinois unemployment claims 5 times higher than 2008 recession – SEAN HAMMOND
https://www.daily-chronicle.com/2020/04/13/pritzker-illinois-received-more-unemployment-claims-in-5-weeks-than-all-of-2019/an3rsy7/

BELLEVILLE NEWS DEMOCRAT
— Coronavirus will make this tight southwestern Illinois race for Congress even tighter – KELSEY LANDIS
https://www.bnd.com/news/politics-government/article241915706.html

FOX ILLINOIS
— Trump declares it will be his decision, not Governors, on when to reopen states – SCOTT THUMAN
https://foxillinois.com/news/coronavirus/trump-declares-it-will-be-his-decision-not-governors-on-when-to-reopen-states

CHICAGO HEIGHTS PATCH
— Election Judge Hospitalized After Primary Dies Of Coronavirus Why switch to all mail-in voting? Five days after primary, election worker drove himself to hospital, died from coronavirus. – Mark Konkol
https://patch.com/illinois/chicagoheights/s/h2y9v/poll-judge-hospitalized-5-days-after-election-died-of-coronavirus

CHICAGO NOW
— Trump is not wrong for calling SARS-CoV-2 the Chinese virus – Bob Abrams
http://www.chicagonow.com/chicago-board-tirade/2020/04/trump-coronavirus-2/

DUPAGE COUNTY
— DuPage County Board to Host Virtual Board Meeting at 10:00 AM Tuesday, April 14, 2020
https://www.dupageco.org/Content.aspx?id=62714

CENTER FOR ILLINOIS POLITICS
— COVID – 19’s Impact on the IL State Budget – Wagner Acerbi Horta, Brendan Rigney
https://www.centerforilpolitics.org/articles/covid-19s-impact-on-the-il-state-budget-2

MCHENRY COUNTY BLOG
— What Could Motorcycle Helmets Have to Do with Re-Opening the Economy?
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/04/13/what-do-motorcycle-helmets-have-to-do-with-re-opening-the-economy/ 
— Topinka Campaign Fund Has $656,253.92
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/04/13/topinka-campaign-fund-has-656253-92/ 
— Pritzker Plays Catch-Up on Unemployment Comp SNAFU
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/04/13/pritzker-plays-catch-up-on-unemployment-comp-snafu/ 
— Hospital Utilization Shows Exaggerated Alarm on Gov. Pritzker’s Part
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/04/13/hospital-utilization-shows-exaggerated-alarm-on-gov-pritzkers-part/ 
— McHenry Township GOP Says It Has Over $2,800
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/04/13/mchenry-township-gop-says-it-has-over-2800/
— Illinois Is Now Number 1 in Property Tax Burden
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/04/13/illinois-is-now-number-1-in-property-tax-burden/

ILLINOIS FAMILY INSTITUTE
— Exploiting a Pandemic to Ban Church – Laurie Higgins
https://illinoisfamily.org/religious/exploiting-a-pandemic-to-ban-church/

ILLINOIS POLICY INSTITUTE
— ILLINOIS SCHEDULED TO GIVE $261M IN AUTOMATIC PAY RAISES TO STATE WORKERS – Mailee Smith
https://www.illinoispolicy.org/illinois-scheduled-to-give-261m-in-automatic-pay-raises-to-state-workers/

ILLINOIS REVIEW
— POT SHOPS AREN’T ‘ESSENTIAL’ BUSINESSES. FEDERAL DOLLARS SHOULDN’T GO TO PUSHERS.
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2020/04/pot-shops-arent-essential-businesses-federal-dollars-shouldnt-go-to-pushers.html
— THORNER/INGOLD: IF YOU’RE QUIET, YOU CAN HEAR THE GOAL POSTS MOVING
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2020/04/thorneringold-if-youre-quiet-you-can-hear-the-goal-posts-moving.html

CAPITOL FAX
— House Republicans slam Pritzker’s IDES response, claim lack of communication, even arrogance with legislators
https://capitolfax.com/2020/04/13/house-republicans-slam-pritzkers-ides-response-claim-lack-of-communication-even-arrogance-with-legislators/
— Pritzker administration outlines steps taken to process unemployment claims
https://capitolfax.com/2020/04/13/pritzker-administration-outlines-steps-taken-to-process-unemployment-claims/
— Pritzker outlines IDES issues – Praises IDES workers – Dr. Ezike says workers’ comp can help with financial impact – INA claims some hospitals fighting with nurses over workers’ comp – Again points out he didn’t have the authority to cancel an election – Returns fire on Republicans – Explains why reporters omitted from workers’ comp list
https://capitolfax.com/2020/04/13/pritzker-outlines-ides-issues/
— 1,173 new cases, 74 additional deaths – 22,025 total cases, 794 total deaths
https://capitolfax.com/2020/04/13/1173-new-cases-74-additional-deaths-22025-total-cases-794-total-deaths/
— Monday COVID-19 roundup
https://capitolfax.com/2020/04/13/monday-covid-19-roundup/
— New workers’ comp rule slammed by business groups
https://capitolfax.com/2020/04/13/new-workers-comp-rule-slammed-by-business-groups/
— Support For Fair Maps Gains Momentum (DIERSEN: What do you say to those who hint/imply/argue/shout that the more preference that maps give members of the following groups, the more “fair” that those maps are to those groups: voters who are anti-Trump, anti-Protestant, anti-conservative, anti-patriotic, anti-Republican, anti-American, anti-White, anti-male, anti-older people, anti-rich people, anti-gun owners, anti-German Americans, anti-draft avoiders, and/or anti-those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time?) 
https://capitolfax.com/2020/04/13/upport-for-fair-maps-gains-momentum/

WASHINGTON EXAMINER
— Trump warned of small-business revolt if economy not opened soon – Rob Crilly
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/trump-warned-of-small-business-revolt-if-economy-not-opened-soon
— Top coronavirus forecaster warns of ‘rebound’ if country reopens May 1 – Daniel Chaitin
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/top-coronavirus-forecaster-warns-of-rebound-if-country-reopens-may-1
— Top sheriff: Illegal immigrants released over COVID-19 will disappear – Paul Bedard
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/washington-secrets/top-sheriff-illegal-immigrants-released-over-covid-19-will-disappear

ACCURACY IN MEDIA
— PBS reporter Yamiche Alcindor accuses US Surgeon General Jerome Adams of racism – Spencer Irvine
https://www.aim.org/aim-column/pbs-reporter-accuses-us-surgeon-general-of-racism/

BREITBART
— Trump Derangement Pandemic – David Horowitz
https://www.breitbart.com/the-media/2020/04/13/david-horowitz-trump-derangement-pandemic/
— Obama: DACA Illegal Aliens Deserve Amnesty During Coronavirus Crisis – JOHN BINDER
https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2020/04/13/obama-daca-illegal-aliens-deserve-amnesty-during-coronavirus-crisis/

DAILY SIGNAL
— Could COVID-19 Have Come From Chinese Lab? 4 Things to Know – Fred Lucas
https://www.dailysignal.com/2020/04/12/could-covid-19-have-come-from-chinese-lab-4-things-to-know/
— Democrats Across Country Fight for Coronavirus Aid to Illegal Aliens – Jason Hopkins 
https://www.dailysignal.com/2020/04/13/democrats-across-country-fight-for-coronavirus-aid-to-illegal-aliens/

NEWSMAX
— Dems Plan to Use COVID-19 to Steal 2020 Elections – Michael Dorstewitz 
https://www.newsmax.com/michaeldorstewitz/coronavirus-2020elections/2020/04/13/id/962564/

PJ MEDIA
— No, the United States Does Not Lead the World in Coronavirus Cases or Deaths – MATT MARGOLIS
https://pjmedia.com/trending/no-the-united-states-does-not-lead-the-world-in-coronavirus-cases-or-deaths/
— Trump Campaign Slams SPLC’s ‘Division and Fearmongering’ Amid Coronavirus Crisis – TYLER O’NEIL
https://pjmedia.com/trending/trump-campaign-slams-splcs-division-and-fearmongering-amid-coronavirus-crisis/

TOWNHALL
— Border Security Is Coronavirus Security – Brandon Judd
https://townhall.com/columnists/brandonjudd/2020/04/13/border-security-is-coronavirus-security-n2566835
— Anti-Trump Media’s Latest Salvo at the White House over Wuhan Coronavirus Shows Why Their Trust Is in the Toilet – Matt Vespa Matt Vespa
https://townhall.com/tipsheet/mattvespa/2020/04/13/media-watchdog-surgically-dissects-latest-shoddy-claim-by-anti-trump-media-about-n2566826

ONE NEWS NOW
— Media outlets cover up for Dems on COVID-19 bill – Michael F. Haverluck
https://onenewsnow.com/media/2020/04/11/media-outlets-cover-up-for-dems-on-covid-19-bill

AMERICAN CONSERVATIVE
— When Snitches Become Monsters The coronavirus lockdowns are putting our entire social fiber at risk. – BILL WIRTZ
https://www.theamericanconservative.com/articles/when-snitches-become-monsters/
— Trump Vs. The Virus: If He Wins, Biden’s A Goner The Dems say the president is failing us, but they’re nominating a guy who has nothing else to offer. – Peter Van Buren
https://www.theamericanconservative.com/articles/trump-vs-the-virus-if-he-wins-bidens-a-goner/
— Can Trump Save The Economy Without Reviving The Virus? The crucial decision Trump will make is to choose the exact moment to reopen the country and the economy. – PATRICK BUCHANAN
https://www.theamericanconservative.com/buchanan/can-trump-save-the-economy-without-reviving-the-virus/
— Are We Entering A New Era Of State Nullification? It’s the governors versus Washington, as America wages fifty different wars against a virus that knows no borders. – MARK PERRY
https://www.theamericanconservative.com/articles/are-we-entering-a-new-era-of-state-nullification/

LIFE SITE NEWS
— Doctors Suggest Denying Ventilators to Coronavirus Patients Who are Elderly or Disabled – CHARLES S. LIMANDRI
https://www.lifenews.com/2020/04/13/doctors-suggest-denying-ventilators-to-coronavirus-patients-who-are-elderly-or-disabled/

NATIONAL REVIEW
— Coronavirus Authoritarianism Is Getting Out of Hand – DAVID HARSANYI
https://www.nationalreview.com/2020/04/coronavirus-authoritarianism-is-getting-out-of-hand/

EPOCH TIMES
— Releasing Illegals Because of Virus Fears Hurts Society – MATTHEW VADUM
https://www.theepochtimes.com/releasing-illegals-due-to-virus-fears-hurts-society-panel-says_3310699.html

THE HILL
— Trump uses coronavirus briefing to fire back at critics – BRETT SAMUELS 
https://thehill.com/homenews/administration/492604-trump-uses-coronavirus-briefing-to-fire-back-at-critics-of-his?rnd=1586817362
— Trump claims he, not governors, has authority on opening state economies – MORGAN CHALFANT 
https://thehill.com/homenews/administration/492503-trump-claims-he-not-governors-has-authority-on-opening-state
— Fauci at center of conservative storm – BRETT SAMUELS AND MORGAN CHALFANT (DIERSEN: Trump-haters love it when anyone says anything that they can use against Trump.)
https://thehill.com/homenews/administration/492525-fauci-at-center-of-conservative-storm
— Fauci offers support for Trump, saying he backed social distancing after first recommendation – MORGAN CHALFANT
https://thehill.com/homenews/administration/492599-fauci-offers-support-for-trump-saying-he-backed-social-distancing

SAN FRANCISCO BEE
— California mayor shares coronavirus meme comparing Trump supporters to KKK, stirs outrage – MICHAEL MCGOUGH AND SAM STANTON
https://www.sacbee.com/news/local/article241969761.html

FORBES
— Trump Campaign Facebook Ad Strategy: Paint Biden As A Socialist – Jack Brewster
https://www.forbes.com/sites/jackbrewster/2020/04/13/trump-campaign-facebook-ad-strategy-paint-biden-as-a-socialist/#28d3033c322f

NEWSWEEK
— CHINA IS CENSORING RESEARCH ON COVID-19 ORIGINS, DELETED PAGE ON WUHAN UNIVERSITY WEBSITE b- JASON LEMON 
https://www.newsweek.com/china-censoring-research-covid-19-origins-deleted-page-wuhan-university-website-suggests-1497467
— The Pollsters Got It Wrong When Trump Took on Hillary in 2016. Can You Trust Them This Time? – SAM HILL 
https://www.newsweek.com/pollsters-got-it-wrong-when-trump-took-hillary-2016-can-you-trust-them-this-time-1497088

WASHINGTON MONTHLY
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Trump-haters say “Here’s How Much Trump’s Mishandling of COVID-19 Will Cost the Economy.”
https://washingtonmonthly.com/2020/04/13/heres-how-much-trumps-mishandling-of-covid-will-cost-the-economy/

NEW REPUBLIC
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: A Trump-hater says “How Trump and Xi set the stage for the coronavirus pandemic.”
https://newrepublic.com/article/157118/trump-xi-jinping-america-china-blame-coronavirus-pandemic
— Bailouts Won’t Save Economy. More Coronavirus Tests Will. Congress needs to get serious about ramping up widespread testing if it wants to prevent a brutal downturn. – BEN ADLER
https://newrepublic.com/article/157271/bailouts-wont-save-economy-coronavirus-tests-will

April 13 Morning Edition

CBS2
— How Will We Pay For The Astronomical Costs Of The COVID-19 Crisis? ‘Draconian Cuts In Essential Services’ Could Come Soon – Lauren Victory
https://chicago.cbslocal.com/2020/04/13/how-will-we-pay-for-the-astronomical-costs-of-the-covid-19-crisis-draconian-cuts-in-essential-services-could-come-soon/

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— Illinois’ fiscal plight goes from bad to worse – Editorial
https://www.chicagotribune.com/opinion/editorials/ct-editorial-illinois-budget-coronavirus-revenue-20200413-pz62fslk2bbvxenh656cus7brq-story.html
— With conventions canceled, historic sites closed and the Illinois General Assembly not meeting, coronavirus deals Springfield a severe economic blow – JAMIE MUNKS
https://www.chicagotribune.com/coronavirus/ct-springfield-economy-coronavirus-20200413-hu6vwm3cqfh5xkag64xjdqdaqq-story.html
— Gov. Pritzker should remove the graduated income tax amendment from the ballot – Leslie Munger, former Illinois comptroller
https://www.chicagotribune.com/opinion/letters/ct-letters-vp-041120-20200410-77a6in76fzb7reohcz45z2yqc4-story.html
— Is it time to invest in the stock market? – Elliot Raphaelson
https://tribunecontentagency.com/article/is-it-time-to-invest-in-the-stock-market/
— HARDCOPY ARTICLE TITLE: Working past 64 Many are staying in the game so benefits can grow – Robert Niedt (DIERSEN: My Civil Service Retirement System pension and retirement savings are dramatically less because of the success that my Democrat superiors in the federal government had in wasting my career and forcing me to take their early retirement “offer” in 1997 when I was 49 years old.)
https://www.kiplinger.com/article/retirement/T039-C022-S002-financial-planning-decisions-for-when-i-m-64.html
— Trump quote-tweets message seeking firing of Dr. Anthony Fauci amid criticism of the president’s slow virus response
https://www.chicagotribune.com/coronavirus/ct-nw-nyt-trump-anthony-fauci-coronavirus-response-20200413-ppaqpwamabfqdi4teqixidl73q-story.html

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— Pandemic’s pall over Chicago economy won’t depart quickly The shutdown of business activity came fast, and it will take time to repair the damage caused by the coronavirus. – David Roeder
https://chicago.suntimes.com/2020/4/13/21216294/chicago-economic-outlook-coronavirus-covid-19-recovery
— Pritzker sounds alarm: Trump administration trying to limit gig worker jobless benefits Allowing self-employed, independent contractors and gig workers — such as Uber and Lyft drivers — the ability to collect unemployment on a temporary basis is a key new program created in the CARES Act. – Lynn Sweet
https://chicago.suntimes.com/columnists/2020/4/12/21218453/pritzker-sounds-alarm-trump-administration-trying-to-limit-gig-worker-jobless-benefits

CRAIN’S CHICAGO BUSINESS
— Healing the economic trauma of the pandemic must start now With millions losing their livelihoods and businesses going under by the day, we can’t afford to wait any longer to take intelligent action. – Editorial (DIERSEN: Exactly what “intelligent action” does Crain’s want to be taken?)
https://www.chicagobusiness.com/opinion/healing-economic-trauma-pandemic-must-start-now
— Illinois must cut debt to avoid another lost decade There is an army of investors armed with capital ready to pour into Illinois. And the federal government might help if Illinois cuts its debt and gets its fiscal house in order. – MICHAEL LUCCI
https://www.chicagobusiness.com/opinion/illinois-must-cut-debt-avoid-another-lost-decade

WGN RADIO
— Retailers and restaurants may be changed forever due to COVID-19
https://wgnradio.com/the-sunday-spin-politics-with-rick-pearson/retailers-and-restaurants-may-be-changed-forever-due-to-covid-19/

JOURNAL GAZETTE TIMES COURIER
— Amid coronavirus uncertainty, Gov. J.B. Pritzker and other top Democrats back increased mail-in voting in November. But it’s not that simple. – RICK PEARSON
https://jg-tc.com/news/state-and-regional/govt-and-politics/amid-coronavirus-uncertainty-gov-j-b-pritzker-and-other-top-democrats-back-increased-mail-in/article_be4e4f42-38cc-556f-a85d-d21bec1d98f0.html

FOX ILLINOIS
— Trump’s fundraising slows amid outbreak, still sets records – AP
https://foxillinois.com/news/nation-world/trumps-fundraising-slows-amid-outbreak-still-sets-records
— Navy reports first coronavirus death from Roosevelt crew – AP
https://foxillinois.com/news/coronavirus/navy-reports-first-coronavirus-death-from-roosevelt-crew

NEWS CHANNEL 20
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Trump-haters say “Signs missed and steps slowed in Trump’s COVID-19 pandemic response.” Ever-increasingly, Trump-haters use coronavirus to destroy Trump.
https://newschannel20.com/news/coronavirus/trumps-covid-19-pandemic-response

WIREPOINTS
— Pritzker Still Stonewalling What Illinois Department of Public Health Says is ‘Most Important Information’ – Mark Glennon
https://wirepoints.org/pritzker-still-stonewalling-what-illinois-department-of-public-health-says-is-most-important-information-wirepoints/
— Illinois’ COVID-19 crisis: Daily data update for April 12, 2020 – Wirepoints
https://wirepoints.org/illinois-covid-19-crisis-daily-data-update-for-april-12-2020-wirepoints/
— Here are the details on COVID-19 hospitalization numbers Illinois should have collected and published weeks ago – Ted Dabrowski and John Klingner
https://wirepoints.org/here-are-the-details-on-covid-19-hospitalization-numbers-illinois-should-have-collected-and-published-weeks-ago-wirepoints/
— California Governor Gavin Newsom vs. Illinois Governor JB Pritzker: You Decide Who is Right – Mark Glennon
https://wirepoints.org/california-governor-gavin-newsom-vs-illinois-governor-jb-pritzker-you-decide-who-is-right-wirepoints/

ILLINOIS REVIEW
— FOREIGN FUNDING OF UNIVERSITIES REVEALS $1 BILLION ‘BLACK HOLE’
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2020/04/foreign-funding-of-universities-reveals-1-billion-black-hole.html

CAPITOL FAX
— Illinois Policy Institute privately telling business owners it’s trying to “pressure the governor to reopen the state’s economy”
https://capitolfax.com/2020/04/13/ipi-privately-telling-business-owners-its-trying-to-pressure-the-governor-to-reopen-the-state%e2%80%99s-economy/

FOX NEWS
— Charlie Kirk fires back at Trump critics over economic shutdown: Time to stop ‘crisis in America’ – Yael Halon
https://www.foxnews.com/media/charlie-kirk-coronavirus-trump-economy
— Trump retweets #firefauci tweet, raises speculation of a frayed relationship – Edmund DeMarche
https://www.foxnews.com/politics/trump-retweets-firefauci-tweet-raising-speculation-of-a-frayed-relationship

REAL CLEAR POLITICS
— COVID Rescue Only Scratches at Illinois’ Fiscal Problems – Richard Porter
https://www.realclearpolitics.com/articles/2020/04/13/covid_rescue_only_scratches_at_illinois_fiscal_problems_142926.html

BLAZE
— ‘STOP THE HATE’: Ted Cruz unloads on PBS reporter, media for stoking ‘racial & ethnic division’ ‘Seriously, what the hell is wrong w/ MSM?!?’ – Chris Enloe (DIERSEN: I should write a book about those in Illinois, DuPage County, Milton Township, and Wheaton who focus on promoting hatred against those who are Trump supporters, Protestant, conservative, patriotic, Republican, American, White, male, older, non-poor, gun owners, German American, draft avoiders, and/or those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.)
https://www.theblaze.com/news/stop-the-hate-ted-cruz-unloads-on-pbs-reporter-media-for-stoking-racial-ethnic-division

TOWNHALL
— Trump Goes on a Tear Correcting Fake Coronavirus News – Cortney O’Brien
https://townhall.com/tipsheet/cortneyobrien/2020/04/12/trump-goes-on-a-tear-correcting-fake-news-n2566785

NATIONAL REVIEW
— Powerful Americans Were Catastrophically Wrong about China – JIM GERAGHTY
https://www.nationalreview.com/the-morning-jolt/powerful-americans-were-catastrophically-wrong-about-china/

THE HILL
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Trump-haters crow that “Political tide on crisis threatens to turn against Trump.”
https://thehill.com/homenews/campaign/492439-the-memo-political-tide-on-crisis-threatens-to-turn-against-trump
— Trump lashes out at New York Times over report on coronavirus response – ARIS FOLLEY 
https://thehill.com/homenews/administration/492449-trump-lashes-out-at-new-york-times-over-report-on-coronavirus
— Trump shares tweet from supporter calling for Fauci to be fired – JOHN BOWDEN
https://thehill.com/homenews/administration/492450-trump-retweets-supporter-calling-for-fauci-to-be-fired
— Fox News host hits back at Trump over Chris Wallace criticism: ‘Enough’ – JOHN BOWDEN
https://thehill.com/homenews/media/492446-fox-news-host-hits-back-at-trump-over-chris-wallace-criticism-enough
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Trump-hating psychiatrists “recommend the president’s removal from office and removal from all authority over the coronavirus pandemic.”
https://thehill.com/opinion/white-house/492441-trump-is-posing-a-public-health-threat-that-must-be-addressed

HUFFINGTON POST
— Trump Retweets ‘Fire Fauci’ Coronavirus Message In Easter Sunday Twitter Rampage The retweet came hours after Fauci suggested earlier action could have saved lives from COVID-19. – Ed Mazza
https://www.huffpost.com/entry/donald-trump-fire-fauci-twitter_n_5e93c0c6c5b6ac981512de71

POLITICO
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Democrats use Wisconsin to push for mail-in voting.
https://www.politico.com/news/2020/04/13/democrats-fear-november-wisconsin-voting-spectacle-179585
— Trump inches toward open war with his health department – DAN DIAMOND and ADAM CANCRYN 
https://www.politico.com/newsletters/politico-pulse/2020/04/13/trump-inches-toward-open-war-with-his-health-department-786810

CNN
— India coronavirus cases surge – Ben Westcott and Adam Renton
https://www.cnn.com/world/live-news/coronavirus-pandemic-04-13-20/index.html
— What Trump can — and can’t — do to reopen the US – Elie Honig
https://www.cnn.com/2020/04/12/opinions/reopen-us-covid-19-coronavirus-honig/index.html

ABC NEWS
— Trump retweets call to fire Fauci The U.S. is the global leader in the number of cases and deaths. – Jon Haworth
https://abcnews.go.com/US/coronavirus-live-updates-trump-retweets-call-fire-fauci/story?id=70114771

NBC NEWS
— Swift coronavirus testing needed before reopening country, CDC director says – Elisha Fieldstadt (DIERSEN: Of course, Democrats will stop this testing immediately if shows that members of protected groups (Trump-haters, illegals, non-citizens, Democrats, Libertarians, Greens, RINOs, moderates, liberals, minorities, females, LGBTQers, non-Protestants, non-German Americans, non-veterans, non-gun owners, those who have criminal records, those who have less money than others, those whose ancestors have not been in America for a long time, etc.) are more susceptible.)
https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/swift-coronavirus-testing-needed-reopening-country-cdc-director-says-n1182486
— Coronavirus: Trump weighs reopening economy, Fauci says early action could have saved lives
https://news.yahoo.com/coronavirus-trump-weighs-reopening-economy-230044422.html
— Woman broadens claims against Biden to include sexual assault The Biden campaign says the incident, alleged to have occurred in 1993, “absolutely did not happen.” – Ali Vitali and Mike Memoli
https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/2020-election/woman-broadens-claims-against-biden-include-sexual-assault-n1182296
— From Clinton to Trump, 20 years of boom and mostly bust in prepping for pandemics Over 20 years and 4 administrations, the U.S. government has failed to take steps that would have made it easier to respond to a pandemic like coronavirus. – Ken Dilanian, Dan De Luce, Andrew W. Lehren and Grace Dille
https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/national-security/clinton-trump-20-years-boom-mostly-bust-prepping-pandemics-n1182291
(FROM THE ARTICLE: The Government Accountability Office published reports over the past decade about the lack of coordination among federal agencies on preparations for a pandemic or biological terrorism, predicting much of the confusion that has unfolded since the outbreak emerged. A 2010 GAO report warned that there are not enough skilled workers to deal with pandemics, and cautioned that a 2009 national strategy for situational awareness “does not meet the need for a biosurveillance strategy.” “The biggest concern we’ve had has been … that lack of one central strategy,” said Chris Currie, director of Homeland Security and Justice at the GAO.)
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Conservative-haters falsely argue that conservatives run the Republican Party. I should write a book about past, present, and future anti-conservative Republican Party leaders in Illinois, DuPage County, Milton Township, and Wheaton. 
https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/2020-election/no-progressive-tea-party-sanders-exit-highlights-asymmetry-between-parties-n1181571

NEW YORK TIMES
— My Plan to Safely Reopen America An effective strategy to beat the virus is the ultimate answer to how we get our economy back on track. – Joe Biden
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/04/12/opinion/joe-biden-coronavirus-reopen-america.html
— News Media Outlets Have Been Ravaged by the Pandemic Roughly 28,000 workers at news companies in the U.S. have been laid off, been furloughed or had their pay reduced. Some publications that rely on ads have shut down. – Marc Tracy
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/04/10/business/media/news-media-coronavirus-jobs.html
— Disney World Furloughing 43,000 Workers The action comes after the Florida attraction closed last month because of the coronavirus pandemic. About 200 employees who are considered essential will remain on the job. – Johnny Diaz (DIERSEN: My critics/opponents have always painted the following as being essential a) themselves, b) those who glorify and praise them, c) those who pander to them, d) those who serve as their operatives or dupes, and/or e) those who give them money. I should write a book about my critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes.) 
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/04/12/business/disney-furloughs-coronavirus.html
— Working From Home Feeds Market’s Woes in Little Ways That Add Up As traders scattered to their homes, sacrificing fast speeds, multiple screens and intricate setups, decisions took longer to communicate, slowing markets and adding uncertainty. – Matt Phillips, Emily Flitter and Kate Kelly
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/04/12/business/coronavirus-traders-work-from-home.html
— The Brother Killer Many factors make blacks, especially black men, particularly vulnerable to the coronavirus. – Charles M. Blow (DIERSEN: Ever-increasingly, Trump-haters hint/imply/argue/shout that if you are adversely impacted by coronavirus, it is because of Trump.)
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/04/12/opinion/coronavirus-black-men.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Trump-haters crow about their success in making young people anti-Trump, anti-Cristian, anti-conservative, anti-patriotic, anti-Republican, anti-American, anti-White, anti-male, anti-older people, anti-rich people, anti-German Americans, anti-draft avoiders, anti-Corvette owners, anti-former/present/future federal employees, and/or anti-those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time. But wait. Biden is Christian, patriotic, American, White, male, older, rich, Corvette owner, former federal employee, and his ancestors have been in America for a long time.) 
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/04/12/opinion/biden-sanders-young-voters.html
— FRONT PAGE: The Coronavirus Class Divide: Space and Privacy “Shelter in place” is a dictate that assumes the existence of shelter — the safe, stable, controlled environment that poor people often lack. – Jason DeParle (DIERSEN: Ever-increasingly, Trump-haters blame Trump for the problems that poor people have.)
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/04/12/us/politics/coronavirus-poverty-privacy.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Trump-haters blame Trump for military problems.
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/04/12/us/politics/coronavirus-roosevelt-carrier-crozier.html

WASHINGTON POST
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Democrats plan on using coronavirus to not only get rid of Trump, but to get rid of all individuals, organizations, companies, governments, and countries that are Trump supporters, Protestant, conservative, patriotic, Republican, American, White, male, older, non-poor, gun owners, German American, draft avoiders, and those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.
https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/democrats-look-at-the-presidential-contest-with-a-new-sentiment-optimism/2020/04/11/4d1bf6ce-78fe-11ea-b6ff-597f170df8f8_story.html
— China reports highest number of new coronavirus cases in nearly six weeks; U.S. weighs risks of May 1 restart – Teo Armus and Antonia Noori Farzan 
https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2020/04/13/coronavirus-latest-news/
— Trump retweets call to fire Anthony Fauci after the coronavirus expert says quicker response ‘could have saved lives’ – Katie Shepherd
https://www.washingtonpost.com/nation/2020/04/13/trump-fire-fauci-coronavirus/
— Sailor from USS Theodore Roosevelt dies of coronavirus complications; China reports its largest number of new cases in six weeks
https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2020/04/13/coronavirus-latest-news/

NEW YORK POST
— Trump retweets post calling for firing of Dr. Anthony Fauci – Kenneth Garger
https://nypost.com/2020/04/13/trump-retweets-post-about-firing-dr-anthony-fauci/

NEW YORK DAILY NEWS
— Trump tweets link to ‘fire Fauci’ post – CATHY BURKE
https://www.nydailynews.com/coronavirus/ny-trump-fauci-coronavirus-response-time-20200413-gi4irsnv3nav5lsbtdwygkorjy-story.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Ever-increasingly, Trump-haters use coronavirus to promote hatred of Trump.
https://www.nydailynews.com/coronavirus/ny-coronavirus-taxpayers-new-york-relief-payments-20200413-xcv7uxc3dfhfrfdiz7wxvbrq7a-story.html

USA TODAY
— Grads face uncertain job market as coronavirus pushes companies to rescind offers – Josh Peter (DIERSEN: In 1971, when I was 22 years old, Oldsmobile rescinded a job offer that I had accepted saying that it had just agreed to stop hiring Whites to settle an EEOC complaint. That directly resulted in my accepting a job offer from IRS.)
https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/2020/04/10/college-grads-uncertain-job-market-offers-rescinded/2951273001/
— When will we reopen the country? Antibody testing may help officials decide, experts say – Adrianna Rodriguez (DIERSEN: Of course, Democrats will stop testing immediately if shows that members of protected groups (Trump-haters, illegals, non-citizens, Democrats, Libertarians, Greens, RINOs, moderates, liberals, minorities, females, LGBTQers, non-Protestants, non-German Americans, non-veterans, non-gun owners, those who have criminal records, those who have less money than others, those whose ancestors have not been in America for a long time, etc.) are more susceptible.)
https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/health/2020/04/10/coronavirus-antibody-testing-what-it-can-reopen-us-economy/5128996002/
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: African American medical leaders use coronavirus to promote hatred against Trump. 
https://www.usatoday.com/story/opinion/2020/04/10/coronavirus-health-inequities-deadly-african-americans-column/5124088002/
— FRONT PAGE TOP OF FOLD WITH BIG COLOR PICTURE: Trump-haters promote hatred of Trump.
https://www.usatoday.com/in-depth/news/investigations/2020/04/09/instead-prepping-coronavirus-trump-partied-golfed-held-fundraisers/2941076001/
https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2020/04/13/poll-americans-fears-covid-19-explode-four-devastating-weeks/2970032001/

WALL STREET JOURNAL
— The Employer Will Test You Now Reopening the economy will depend on companies diagnosing coronavirus cases in the workplace. – Scott Gottlieb and Lauren Silvis (DIERSEN: Of course, Democrats will stop this testing immediately if shows that members of protected groups (Trump-haters, illegals, non-citizens, Democrats, Libertarians, Greens, RINOs, moderates, liberals, minorities, females, LGBTQers, non-Protestants, non-German Americans, non-veterans, non-gun owners, those who have criminal records, those who have less money than others, those whose ancestors have not been in America for a long time, etc.) are more susceptible.)
https://www.wsj.com/articles/the-employer-will-test-you-now-11586714684
— Facebook Ad Rates Fall as Coronavirus Undermines Spending – (DIERSEN: My critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes shout at everyone that instead of reading GOPUSA ILLINOIS emails, everyone should look at what they post on Facebook. What they post on Facebook DOES NOT PROMOTE religious, conservative, and/or Republican principles including individual responsibility, traditional marriage, traditional family, right to life, enforcement of immigration laws, preservation of First and Second Amendment rights, and equal opportunity (no race or gender based preference giving).) 
https://www.wsj.com/articles/facebook-ad-rates-fall-as-coronavirus-undermines-spending-11586530801
— Trump Retweets Call for Dr. Fauci to Be Fired Over Coronavirus Comments The member of the White House’s coronavirus task force said on CNN that the U.S. “could have saved more lives” if it had moved faster – Alex Leary (DIERSEN: According to Illinois, DuPage County, Milton Township, and Wheaton Democrat plants, Libertarian plants, Green plants, and RINOs, if the Illinois Republican Party, DuPage County Republican Central Committee, Milton Township Republican Organization, TAPROOT Republicans of Illinois, Wheaton Chamber of Commerce, Illinois Center Right Coalition, American Association of Political Consultants Midwest Chapter, etc. had moved faster to get rid of conservatives like me, since 2000, Republicans would not have suffered any losses in Illinois, DuPage County, Milton Township, or Wheaton.)
https://www.wsj.com/articles/trump-retweets-call-for-dr-fauci-to-be-fired-over-coronavirus-comments-11586760531
— It’s Still America, Virus or Not Draconian orders and enforcement will undermine public support for social distancing. – Editorial
https://www.wsj.com/articles/its-still-america-virus-or-not-11586718091
— When News Suppression Hits Home My brother in India faces criminal charges for reporting a story. – Tunku Varadarajan (DIERSEN: I should write a book about a) articles that I have linked to in GOPUSA ILLINOIS emails since 2000 that infuriated my critics/opponents the most, b) who those critics/opponents are, and c) how they have punished me.)
https://www.wsj.com/articles/when-news-suppression-hits-home-11586717386

FORBES
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: The more that you blast Trump, the more that Trump-haters promote you.
https://www.forbes.com/sites/carminegallo/2020/04/13/fauci-cuomo-and-the-metaphors-leaders-use-to-spark-action-in-the-coronavirus-battle/

BLOOMBERG
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Anti-Americans promote anti-Americans. America-haters promote America-haters.
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2020-04-13/one-legacy-of-coronavirus-is-a-return-to-activist-government

NEWSWEEK
— NEARLY 600 USS THEODORE ROOSEVELT SAILORS CATCH CORONAVIRUS, NAVY EVACUATES THOUSANDS FROM AIRCRAFT CARRIER – LYDIA SMITH 
https://www.newsweek.com/uss-theodore-roosevelt-sailors-coronavirus-navy-evacuates-thousands-aircraft-carrier-1497512

FIVE THIRTY EIGHT
— The COVID-19 Blame Game Is Going To Get Uglier – Lee Drutman (DIERSEN: The more of the following that you are, the more that Trump-haters will blame you for COVID-19: Trump supporter, Protestant, conservative, patriotic, Republican, American, White, male, older, non-poor, gun owner, German American, draft avoider, and if your ancestors have been in America for a long time. To avoid being blamed for COVID-19, how many of the aforesaid will become anti-Trump, anti-Protestant, anti-conservative, anti-patriotic, anti-Republican, anti-American, anti-White, anti-male, anti-older people, anti-non-poor-people, anti-gun owners, anti-German Americans, anti-draft avoiders, and/or anti-those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time?)
https://fivethirtyeight.com/features/the-covid-19-blame-game-is-going-to-get-uglier/

GUARDIAN
— Donald Trump is wrong, the economic hit of the coronavirus will last for years – Barry Eichengreen
https://www.theguardian.com/business/2020/apr/13/donald-trump-is-wrong-the-economic-hit-of-the-coronavirus-will-last-for-years

INDEPENDENT
— Trump news – live: President retweets ‘Fire Fauci’ message and accused of ‘third grade name-calling’ for attack on Fox host in middle of coronavirus pandemic
https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/us-politics/trump-news-live-coronavirus-us-update-cases-deaths-latest-today-a9462126.html

April 7 Evening Edition

ABC7
— Illinois sees largest single-day jump in coronavirus deaths; Pritzker staffer tests positive for COVID-19 – Eric Horng and Craig Wall
https://abc7chicago.com/health/illinois-sees-largest-single-day-jump-in-covid-19-deaths/6084434/
— Coronavirus in the US: Death toll passes 12,000 nationwide
https://abc7chicago.com/health/daily-white-house-coronavirus-task-force-briefing-watch-live/6084598/
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Ever-increasingly, Chicago Democrats encourage citizens of foreign countries to come to Chicago illegally and to stay in Chicago illegally.
https://abc7chicago.com/health/lightfoot-signs-order-ensuring-immigrants-can-get-covid-19-benefits-/6083518/
— Coronavirus: Schumer proposes $25,000 ‘heroes’ pay for frontline workers battling COVID-19 outbreak
https://abc7chicago.com/politics/schumer-proposes-$25000-heroes-pay-proposed-for-frontline-workers/6084470/

CBS2
— Staffer In Gov. JB Pritzker’s Office Among New Coronavirus Cases; State Sees Largest Single-Day Death Toll With 73 Fatalities
https://chicago.cbslocal.com/2020/04/07/staffer-in-gov-jb-pritzkers-office-among-new-coronavirus-cases-state-sees-largest-single-day-death-toll-with-73-fatalities/

WGN TV
— Family says Northwestern Central DuPage Hospital did not do enough to help save loved one – Dana Rebik
https://wgntv.com/news/family-says-northwestern-central-dupage-hospital-did-not-do-enough-to-help-save-loved-one/

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— City and state are ‘a long way away’ from lifting stay-at-home order: Lightfoot Although progress has been made and the rate of new coronavirus cases is slowing, Lightfoot said: “We’re not near the peak. So, I don’t want to raise false expectations that it’s coming sometime soon.” – Fran Spielman
https://chicago.suntimes.com/2020/4/7/21212132/coronavirus-stay-home-order-immigration-refugees-undocumented-executive-order
— Illinois records highest single day COVID-19 death total since pandemic started
https://chicago.suntimes.com/2020/4/7/21211769/latest-coronavirus-news-live-updates-chicago-illinois-2020
— State seeking 12,000 body bags as critical weeks near in COVID-19 fight: ‘We’re preparing in all ways’ The 12,000 figure would far exceed most death projections for Illinois from COVID-19. The latest model from the University of Washington’s Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation projects 3,629 people will die in Illinois from the disease by Aug. 4. – Mark Brown
https://chicago.suntimes.com/2020/4/7/21212421/state-illinois-12000-body-bags-pritzker-covid-19-coronavirus-deaths
— Aldermen hold dry run for April 15 virtual City Council meeting The tentative plan is to hold the meeting on Zoom with passwords and other security safeguards to prevent the meeting from being hijacked by mischief-making pirates. Public participation will be via telephone. – Fran Spielman 
https://chicago.suntimes.com/politics/2020/4/7/21212817/aldermen-dry-run-april-15-zooml-city-council-meeting-ervin-lopez

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— Lightfoot says Illinois’ stay-at-home order ‘a long way away’ from being phased out in the city; Pritzker says ‘solution isn’t coming tomorrow, or next week or next month’ – GREGORY PRATT and DAN PETRELLA
https://www.chicagotribune.com/coronavirus/ct-coronavirus-illinois-stay-home-order-lightfoot-20200407-vxlm7c5e3jei5kzdsm4c3wk2we-story.html
— Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot responds to Trump comment that she’s ‘happy’ with feds: ‘I’m not going to take the bait’ – Gregory Pratt
https://www.chicagotribune.com/coronavirus/ct-coronavirus-chicago-trump-lightfoot-20200407-pvjbw6733fhnpiuspqqsmxkf6a-story.html
— The pandemic few saw coming: Assessing how Trump and Pritzker have responded to COVID-19 – Editorial
https://www.chicagotribune.com/opinion/editorials/ct-editorial-coronavirus-response-trump-pritzker-ventilators-20200407-7mwsxsechfeuzag73cyik6jbmm-story.html
— About 30% of Naperville households earn too much to receive COVID-19 stimulus money, study says – SUZANNE BAKER
https://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/naperville-sun/ct-nvs-naperville-stimulus-checks-st-0405-20200407-noiubw7v5jh5honej35gttahpu-story.html
— Skokie reports largest number of confirmed COVID-19 cases within Cook County suburbs – JENNIFER JOHNSON
https://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/park-ridge/ct-prh-covid-cases-update-tl-0409-20200407-emxovsu5sjcfxn5boer2fpo3zm-story.html
— Chicago’s coronavirus disparity: Black Chicagoans are dying at nearly six times the rate of white residents, data show
https://www.chicagotribune.com/coronavirus/ct-coronavirus-chicago-coronavirus-deaths-demographics-lightfoot-20200406-77nlylhiavgjzb2wa4ckivh7mu-story.html

DAILY HERALD
— DuPage expecting drop in sales tax revenue due to COVID-19 – Robert Sanchez
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20200407/dupage-expecting-drop-in-sales-tax-revenue-due-to-covid-19
— DuPage courts extend COVID-19 postponements, closure – Susan Sarkauskas
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20200407/dupage-courts-extend-covid-19-postponements-closure
— April 7 breakdown of suburban COVID-19 cases by county, and some towns
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20200407/april-7-breakdown-of-suburban-covid-19-cases-by-county-and-some-towns

WTTW
— Illinois Congressmen React to Trump’s Ouster of COVID-19 Stimulus Watchdog – Alexandra Silets 
https://news.wttw.com/2020/04/07/illinois-congressmen-react-trump-s-ouster-covid-19-stimulus-watchdog

DAILY NORTHWESTERN
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: DISGUSTING, TRAGIC: Pot pushers use coronavirus to push pot.
https://dailynorthwestern.com/2020/04/07/uncategorized/cannabis-sales-rise-as-dispensaries-move-to-protect-at-risk-patients/

NPR ILLINOIS
— Two Springfield State Reps (Tim Butler and Mike Murphy) Want More Communication From Governor – OLIVIA MITCHELL
https://www.nprillinois.org/post/two-springfield-state-reps-want-more-communication-governor-0#stream/0

WIREPOINTS
— The COVID-19 crisis: “If this goes on for another six weeks, we’d be destroyed.” – Ted Dabrowski and John Klingner
https://wirepoints.org/the-covid-19-crisis-its-time-to-move-past-the-public-health-vs-economy-argument-wirepoints/

ILLINOIS LEAKS
— Gov Pritzker suspends Annual Township Meetings in new Executive Order – John KRAFT
https://edgarcountywatchdogs.com/2020/04/gov-pritzker-postpones-annual-township-meetings-in-new-executive-order/
— Illinois Governor Pritzker misleading the nation on National TV? – KIRK ALLEN 
https://edgarcountywatchdogs.com/2020/04/illinois-governor-pritzker-misleading-the-nation-on-national-tv/
— Illinois Governor Pritzker’s daily update conflicts with his statements on CNN interview. – KIRK ALLEN 
https://edgarcountywatchdogs.com/2020/04/illinois-governor-pritzkers-daily-update-conflicts-with-his-statements-on-cnn-interview/

ILLINOIS POLICY INSTITUTE
— COVID-19 POTENTIALLY IMPACTING ONE-FOURTH OF ILLINOIS WORKERS – Bryce Hill
https://www.illinoispolicy.org/covid-19-potentially-impacting-one-fourth-of-illinois-workers/

CAPITOL FAX
— NRCC escalates rhetoric against Casten, calling him “an asset for China’s Communist Party”
https://capitolfax.com/2020/04/07/nrcc-escalates-rhetoric-against-casten-calling-him-an-asset-for-china%e2%80%99s-communist-party/
— 1,287 new cases, 73 additional deaths
https://capitolfax.com/2020/04/07/1287-new-cases-73-additional-deaths/
— Pritzker says one of his office employees has tested positive – Largest single-day death toll so far – 3680 hospital patients yesterday – “43% of our total hospital beds are available and 35% of our ICU beds are available” – Non-COVID hospital visits drop due to stay at home order – Usage trend up 8 percentage points for ICU beds and 5 points for ventilators in a week – Some Chicago-area ICU units “near max capacity” – Peoria and Edwardsville see available ICU beds dropping – New cases in 23 more counties in last week alone – Thanks Gov. Newsome for 100 ventilators – Placed orders for 3620 more ventilators – 25 percent reduction in detained juvenile population – No “regular close contact” with infected staffer – Pritzker not tested – Won’t comment about report of 12,000 body bags ordered – State and locals checking records for missed COVID-19 deaths – Not encouraging arrests – No special policing orders issued – Asked about regrets – Responds to Rep. Wilhour – No plan for regional stand down of order – Responds to Trump’s latest claim – Addresses EO on prisoner release
https://capitolfax.com/2020/04/07/pritzker-says-one-of-his-office-employees-has-tested-positive/
— ACLU urges police restraint
https://capitolfax.com/2020/04/07/aclu-urges-police-restraint/

GOPUSA
— Lightfoot Says She Has ‘Very Robust And Immediate’ Plan To Address Coronavirus Toll On Black And Brown Chicagoans
https://www.gopusa.com/?p=87208

FOX NEWS
— Coronavirus politics – Trump leads while opponents stay on attack – Deneen Borelli
https://www.foxnews.com/opinion/coronavirus-politics-trump-leads-opponents-attack-deneen-borelli

AMERICAN CONSERVATIVE
— Captain Crozier Was Right, And His Sailors Knew It He put Men before the Mission. That the brass removed him and killed his Navy career calls into question their own judgment. – ANDREW J. BACEVICH
https://www.theamericanconservative.com/articles/captain-crozier-was-right-and-his-sailors-knew-it/?mc_cid=6b648c52f2&mc_eid=2e2743e91e

BLAZE
— It’s time to end the great American COVID-19 police state Step back and take stock of how much power has been seized in just three weeks – DANIEL HOROWITZ
https://www.theblaze.com/op-ed/horowitz-its-time-to-end-the-great-american-covid-19-police-state

DAILY CALLER
— Chicago Mayor Signs Executive Order Giving Coronavirus Benefits To Illegal Aliens – JASON HOPKINS
https://dailycaller.com/2020/04/07/chicago-to-give-benefits-to-illegal-aliens/
— The Coronavirus Pandemic Is Not Stopping Border Wall Construction – JASON HOPKINS
https://dailycaller.com/2020/04/07/coronavirus-not-stopping-border-wall/

TOWNHALL
— The Media Failed to Make Trump’s COVID-19 Response His ‘Katrina,’ So Now They’re Peddling This Appalling Narrative – Matt Vespa
https://townhall.com/columnists/mattvespa/2020/04/07/the-lying-medias-latest-campaign-against-the-trump-white-houses-covid-19-respon-n2566437

THE HILL
— White House coronavirus unit ordered to work from home after positive COVID-19 test – J. EDWARD MORENO
https://thehill.com/homenews/administration/491569-white-house-coronavirus-unit-ordered-to-work-from-home-after-positive
— President tightens grip on federal watchdogs – OLIVIA BEAVERS 
https://thehill.com/homenews/administration/491686-president-tightens-grip-on-federal-watchdogs

NEW YORK TIMES
— New York Sees Its Highest Daily Death Toll
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/04/07/world/coronavirus-live-updates.html
— China Ends Wuhan Lockdown, but Normal Life Is a Distant Dream In the city where the coronavirus outbreak was first reported, the reopening of outbound travel won’t end hard times, wariness or confinement. – Raymond Zhong and Vivian Wang
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/04/07/world/asia/wuhan-coronavirus.html

WASHINGTON POST
— Acting Navy secretary resigns after insulting aircraft carrier’s ousted captain – Dan Lamothe and Seung Min Kim 
https://www.washingtonpost.com/national-security/acting-navy-secretary-resigns-after-insulting-aircraft-carriers-ousted-captain/2020/04/07/263ba574-78f7-11ea-b6ff-597f170df8f8_story.html
— So long, balanced budgets. Everyone’s into endless spending now. – David Von Drehle 
https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/so-long-balanced-budgets-everyones-into-endless-spending-now/2020/04/07/1e2d49f2-78f5-11ea-9bee-c5bf9d2e3288_story.html

NEWSWEEK
— HERE’S HOW REPUBLICANS PLAN TO WIN BACK CONTROL OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES IN 2020 – ALEXANDRA HUTZLER
https://www.newsweek.com/heres-how-republicans-plan-win-back-control-house-2020-1496647

PBS
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Trump-haters use coronavirus to get Asian-Americans to hate Trump. 
https://www.pbs.org/newshour/nation/asian-americans-describe-gut-punch-of-racist-attacks-during-coronavirus-pandemic

April 6 Morning Edition

ABC7
— McDonald’s donates 1 million N95 masks to first responders, health workers amid COVID-19 outbreak
https://abc7chicago.com/health/mcdonalds-donates-1-million-masks-to-illinois-first-responders-amid-covid-19-crisis/6080516/?cmp=emc-wls-news-headlines-4/6/2020

WGN TV
— Trump tempers officials’ grave assessments with optimism – AP
https://wgntv.com/news/coronavirus/trump-says-toughest-weeks-ahead-as-covid-19-spreads/

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— McDonald’s donates 750K N95 masks to Chicago first responders
https://chicago.suntimes.com/2020/4/6/21209421/latest-coronavirus-news-live-updates-chicago-illinois-2020

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— FRONT PAGE TOP OF FOLD WITH COLOR PICTURE OF TRUMP: DIERSEN HEADLINE: A Trump-hater says “Trump administration waited 2 months before bolstering medical supplies for coronavirus pandemic, review shows.”
https://www.chicagotribune.com/coronavirus/ct-nw-coronavirus-us-medical-supplies-20200405-ogvthysfvjdu7lehzgh3fync3q-story.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Pritzker blames Trump.
https://www.chicagotribune.com/coronavirus/ct-coronavirus-illinois-20200406-qw6s7cyp65arnejtr4bpfdhlxi-story.html
— Social distancing in the coronavirus pandemic is a privilege many can’t afford – CHARLES M. BLOW
https://www.chicagotribune.com/opinion/ct-nyt-social-distancing-privilege-20200406-7y6cimos65dpnbl2wmbo4nw5v4-story.html

DAILY HERALD
— How should Naperville tax pot sales? Council set to discuss Tuesday – Marie Wilson (DIERSEN: Pot is poison.)
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20200406/how-should-naperville-tax-pot-sales-council-set-to-discuss-tuesday
— Robert Sanchez: Career built on love of suburbs, newspapers
https://www.dailyherald.com/discuss/20200406/career-built-on-love-of-suburbs-newspapers

CRAIN’S CHICAGO BUSINESS
— S&P move signals possible junk-status soon for Illinois debt COVID-19 could soon take a toll on Illinois finances too as S&P puts state debt that now hangs just above junk level on negative watch. – GREG HINZ
https://www.chicagobusiness.com/greg-hinz-politics/sp-move-signals-possible-junk-status-soon-illinois-debt
— ‘Cash for Clunkers’ overseer backs Ford’s pitch for a sequel Ray LaHood, the former Transportation Secretary and onetime Illinois congressman, says the 2009 program he supervised was effective in buffering the auto industry from the worst of the financial downturn. (DIERSEN: Obama condemned my 1996 Ford Thunderbird LX V-8 as being a clunker. Will Trump pardon my 1996 Ford Thunderbird LX V-8? It gets 24 MPG on the highway.)
https://www.chicagobusiness.com/manufacturing/cash-clunkers-overseer-backs-fords-pitch-sequel
— Blue Cross bosses bag big bucks Severance pay drove the outgoing CEO’s compensation above $31 million, while the Blue Cross parent also showered cash on her interim successor, the board chairman and other execs. – STEPHANIE GOLDBERG (DIERSEN: I should write a book about my critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes who say nothing about reports like this, but who viciously demonize, viciously denigrate, and viciously condemn government employees as being overpaid.)
https://www.chicagobusiness.com/health-care/blue-cross-bosses-bag-big-bucks

WBEZ
— As COVID-19 Spreads Advocates Sound Alarm For People in Prisons And The Communities That Surround Them – Shannon Heffernan
https://www.wbez.org/shows/wbez-news/as-covid19-spreads-advocates-sound-alarm-for-people-in-prisons-and-the-communities-that-surround-them/770052a9-7875-4826-bb44-bd8521d7ce70

SPRINGFIELD STATE JOURNAL REGISTER
— Rural counties consider an alternative type of social distancing — kicking Chicago out of Illinois – Logan Jaffe and Duaa Eldeib
https://www.sj-r.com/news/20200405/rural-counties-consider-alternative-type-of-social-distancing—kicking-chicago-out-of-illinois

CHAMPAIGN/URBANA NEWS GAZETTE
— Municipalities hoping to get cut of federal coronavirus relief funds – Jim Dey
https://www.news-gazette.com/coronavirus/jim-dey-municipalities-hoping-to-get-cut-of-federal-coronavirus-relief-funds/article_623699d6-a225-50a0-bf74-f592ef259212.html

NPR ILLINOIS
— The Controversy Around ‘Essential’ Businesses (DIERSEN: According to my critics/opponents, they are essential and everyone else is not. My critics/opponents glorify and praise a) those who they manipulate/dominate, b) those who serve as their operatives or dupes, c) those who pander to them, and d) those who give them money. My critics/opponents destroy everyone else.)
https://www.nprillinois.org/post/controversy-around-essential-businesses#stream/0
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Daily Doses Of Contradiction And Confusion
https://www.nprillinois.org/post/week-politics-daily-doses-contradiction-and-confusion#stream/0
— Pentagon Knew Of Possible Coronavirus Threat For Years – JASON SLOTKIN 
https://www.nprillinois.org/post/report-pentagon-knew-possible-coronavirus-threat-years#stream/0

WJBC
— Numbers continue to rise in Illinois – Dave Dahl
https://www.wjbc.com/2020/04/06/numbers-continue-to-rise-in-illinois/

WGEM
— DISGUSTING, TRAGIC: Local dispensaries busy despite the coronavirus
https://wgem.com/2020/04/06/local-dispensaries-busy-despite-the-coronavirus/

NEWS CHANNEL 20
— Many international students still living on UIS campus – Jakob Emerson
https://newschannel20.com/news/local/many-international-students-still-living-on-uis-campus

PALOS PATCH
— Coronavirus By The Numbers In The South Suburbs Oak Lawn, Orland Park, Tinley, Palos, Chicago Heights, Homewood, Alsip and Crestwood show sharp spike in coronavirus cases. – Lorraine Swanson
https://patch.com/illinois/palos/coronavirus-numbers-south-suburbs

CENTER SQUARE
— Downstate lawmaker Tim Butler says Illinois’ governor can do a better job communicating with legislators during COVID pandemic – Greg Bishop
https://www.thecentersquare.com/illinois/downstate-lawmaker-says-illinois-governor-can-do-a-better-job-communicating-with-legislators-during-covid/article_fc2368f6-7781-11ea-9819-97a3cbb85215.html

POLITICO ILLINOIS
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Ever-increasing, a) Pritzker paints himself as being the world’s lead anti-Trump and b) Pritzker paints Illinois as being America’s lead anti-Trump state. What do you say to RINO elected officials and RINO party leaders in Illinois who have joined Pritzker, who are joining Pritzker, and who will join Pritzker in demonizing, denigrating, and condemning Trump? One could argue that they should resign immediately.) 
https://www.politico.com/newsletters/illinois-playbook/2020/04/06/trump-pritzkers-a-complainer-scoop-lightfoot-talks-to-pence-harmons-senate-gets-to-work-488813

WIREPOINTS
— Illinois Finally Starts Collecting Key Coronavirus Hospitalization Info. The Backstory is Shameful. – Mark Glennon
https://wirepoints.org/illinois-finally-starts-collecting-key-coronaviurs-hospitalization-info-the-backstory-is-shameful-wirepoints/

WASHINGTON TIMES
— ‘Show some leadership’: Democrat governors blast Trump for failing to act sooner – Alex Swoyer (DIERSEN: If Trump had acted sooner, Democrat governors would have called him a racist.)
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2020/apr/5/jb-pritzker-democrat-governors-blast-trump-failing/
— Trump: No contingency plan for Republican National Convention – David Sherfinski 
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2020/apr/4/trump-no-contingency-plan-republican-national-conv/

WASHINGTON EXAMINER
— Trump details mass shipments of medical supplies being sent to coronavirus hot spots – Caitlin Yilek
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/trump-details-mass-shipments-of-medical-supplies-being-sent-to-states

GOPUSA
— January 2020: Anthony Fauci, Coronavirus ‘Isn’t Something The American Public Need To Worry About’
https://www.gopusa.com/?p=87123

FOX NEWS
— Trump slams ‘complaining’ Dem Pritzker at coronavirus briefing, signals openness to more stimulus checks – Gregg Re
https://www.foxnews.com/politics/trump-coronavirus-briefing-pritzker-stimulus-checks#new_tab

BREITBART
— Americans’ Machines vs. Stoop-Labor Farm Migrants – NEIL MUNRO (DIERSEN: My critics/opponents would never stoop to take the jobs that I did. I did yard work and delivered newspapers 1962-1964; washed dishes 1964-1966; cleaned golf shoes, chipped slag, and pumped gasoline in 1966; delivered mail 1966-1969; worked on an automobile assembly line and as a security guard in 1970; sold tires, automotive services, and major appliances 1970-1971; pumped gasoline 1971-1972; collected delinquent taxes 1971-1980; and audited federal agencies 1980-1997. My critics/opponents paint themselves as being “above it all.”) 
https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2020/04/05/watch-americans-machines-hard-working-migrants/

DAILY WIRE
— Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer Slammed By Detroit News For Playing Politics During Pandemic – Paul Bois
https://www.dailywire.com/news/michigan-gov-gretchen-whitmer-slammed-by-detroit-news-for-playing-politics-during-pandemic

TOWNHALL
— Congress, Trump and the Fed Are Creating the Biggest Economic Bubble in World History – Justin Haskins
https://townhall.com/columnists/justinhaskins/2020/04/05/congress-trump-and-the-fed-are-creating-the-biggest-economic-bubble-in-world-history-n2566363

REAL CLEAR POLITICS
— A Good Leader Is More Than a Mouthpiece for Experts – Richard Porter
https://www.realclearpolitics.com/articles/2020/04/05/a_good_leader_is_more_than_a_mouthpiece_for_experts_142866.html?fbclid=IwAR3S9Crh7s-Km-9tX4Sj5vJPtwWBbCTkE2KmHanfcXQABPF4lp–7bwFfjA

NATIONAL REVIEW
— The Trail Leading Back to the Wuhan Labs – JIM GERAGHTY
https://www.nationalreview.com/2020/04/coronavirus-china-trail-leading-back-to-wuhan-labs/

THE HILL
— Trump hits Illinois governor after criticism: ‘I hear him complaining all the time’ – JOHN BOWDEN 
https://thehill.com/homenews/administration/491279-trump-hits-illinois-governor-after-criticism-i-hear-him-complaining
— Tens of thousands of travelers from China arrived in US as administration debated restrictions – JUSTINE COLEMAN (DIERSEN: Trump-haters would have called Trump a racist if he had imposed any kind of travel restrictions.)
https://thehill.com/policy/healthcare/491247-tens-of-thousands-of-travelers-from-china-arrived-in-us-as-administration
— Trump, officials describe ‘light at the end of the tunnel’ as cases mount – BRETT SAMUELS 
https://thehill.com/homenews/administration/491278-trump-officials-describe-light-at-the-end-of-the-tunnel-as-cases
— Is the coronavirus igniting a war of all against all? – GLENN C. ALTSCHULER (DIERSEN: As time goes on, who will the following blame coronavirus on: the leaders of a) your municipality, b) your township, and c) your county?) 
https://thehill.com/opinion/white-house/491203-is-the-coronavirus-igniting-a-war-of-all-against-all

(FROM THE ARTICLE: The generational divide. . .Competition and conflict between states. . .Exacerbating partisan polarization. . .Rekindling rural-urban culture wars)
— Democrats struggle to keep up with Trump messaging on coronavirus – SCOTT WONG
https://thehill.com/homenews/house/491095-democrats-struggle-to-keep-up-with-trump-messaging-on-coronavirus

POLITICO
— Biden: I will wear a mask in public The 2020 presidential contender urges Americans to “follow the science.” – RISHIKA DUGYALA
https://www.politico.com/news/2020/04/05/biden-mask-coronavirus-public-165643
— Food goes to waste amid coronavirus crisis The Covid-19 pandemic is leading to “tsunami” of change in how people buy food. – ADAM BEHSUDI and RYAN MCCRIMMON
https://www.politico.com/news/2020/04/05/food-waste-coronavirus-pandemic-164557

NEW YORK TIMES
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: A Trump-hater says “This Is What Happens When a Narcissist Runs a Crisis Trump’s catastrophic performance has as much to do with psychology as ideology.”
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/04/05/opinion/trump-coronavirus.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: White-haters are overjoyed that “U.S. Will Give Terrorist Label to White Supremacist Group for First Time.”
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/04/06/us/politics/terrorist-label-white-supremacy-Russian-Imperial-Movement.html
— Americans Don’t Trust the Media Anymore. So Why Do They Trust the Cuomos? CNN once prevented Chris Cuomo from interviewing his brother on the air. But that all changed with the arrival of the coronavirus, and now it’s changing television, too. – Ben Smith (DIERSEN: According to my critics/opponents, all government and political news and commentary is false, misinformation, disinformation, and/or fake news except for the government and political news and commentary that they put out or bless.)
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/04/05/business/media/brothers-cuomo-andrew-chris.html
— Social Distancing Is a Privilege The idea that this virus is an equal-opportunity killer must itself be killed. – Charles M. Blow (DIERSEN: My critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes work very hard to put distance between me and everyone else including the leaders, members, and employees of the following: Milton Township Republican Organization (MTRO), DuPage County Republican Central Committee, Illinois Republican Party, Wheaton, Wheaton Chamber of Commerce (WCC), Milton Township, DuPage County, and Illinois. They crow that I am no longer a TAPROOT Republicans of Illinois chairman, WCC Government Affairs Committee member, MTRO webmaster, Illinois Center Right Coalition Steering Committee member, American Association of Political Consultants Midwest Chapter board member, GAO employee, etc.)
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/04/05/opinion/coronavirus-social-distancing.html
— Progressives Built an Organizing Juggernaut for 2020. Then the Virus Hit. After a disappointing turn in the presidential race, grass-roots progressive groups focused on congressional races and down-ballot campaigns. In weeks, the coronavirus has destroyed their plans. – Astead W. Herndon and Ian Prasad Philbrick (DIERSEN: The Democrat Party plan is to shout at everyone that if Trump said or did anything that you do not like, vote for all the Democrats on the ballot in your precinct.)
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/04/05/us/politics/coronavirus-elections-democrats.html
— The Rising Heroes of the Coronavirus Era? Nations’ Top Scientists – Matina Stevis-Gridneff (DIERSEN: Yes, but what about “He who pays the piper calls the tunes?)
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/04/05/world/europe/scientists-coronavirus-heroes.html
— FRONT PAGE: A Trump-hater says “Virus Scrambles the Left-Right Lines.”
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/04/05/us/politics/coronavirus-democrats-republicans-trump.html

WALL STREET JOURNAL
— Tourist Towns Say, ‘Please Stay Away,’ During Coronavirus Lockdowns Petition to close bridges on Cape Cod follows similar moves in Outer Banks, Florida Keys – Joe Barrett
https://www.wsj.com/articles/tourist-towns-say-please-stay-away-during-coronavirus-lockdowns-11586165401
— As Coronavirus Spreads, FIRE ( Financial Independence, Retire Early) Adherents Still Plan Early Retirement Devotees double down on commitment to frugality, large cash reserves and slashing expenses – Veronica Dagher (DIERSEN: With the rarest of exceptions, the earlier that you retire, the lower that your standard of living will be for the rest of your life.)
https://www.wsj.com/articles/as-coronavirus-spreads-fire-adherents-still-plan-early-retirement-11586008801
— World Health Coronavirus Disinformation WHO’s bows to Beijing have harmed the global response to the pandemic. – Editorial (DIERSEN: According to my critics/opponents, all government and political news and commentary is false, misinformation, disinformation, and/or fake news except for the government and political news and commentary that they put out or bless.)
https://www.wsj.com/articles/world-health-coronavirus-disinformation-11586122093
— In a Steel Town, Coronavirus Fear Has a Father Hoping for Layoff For Jon Veenis and essential workers like him, the risk of exposing vulnerable family means social distancing at home – Kris Maher
https://www.wsj.com/articles/in-a-steel-town-coronavirus-fear-has-a-father-hoping-for-layoff-11586079002

BLOOMBERG
— Coronavirus Shock Is Destroying Americans’ Retirement Dreams Many in the U.S. will be left with only one fallback: Social Security. – Ben Steverman

https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2020-03-26/coronavirus-shock-is-destroying-americans-retirement-dreams

USA TODAY
— IRS’ antiquated technology could delay delivery of $1,200 coronavirus stimulus checks, experts warn – Michael Collins
https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2020/04/04/coronavirus-stimulus-outdated-technology-could-delay-checks-experts-say/5112012002/

INDIANAPOLIS STAR
— Health experts are calling Indiana an emerging coronavirus hot spot. But how bad is it? – Shari Rudavsky, Amelia Pak-Harvey and Ryan Martin
https://www.indystar.com/story/news/health/2020/04/05/indiana-coronavirus-worse-than-other-states-hard-say/5103767002/

RIVERDALE PRESS
— China finds new way to invade – Lou Deholczer
https://riverdalepress.com/stories/china-finds-new-way-to-invade,71607

DESERET NEWS
— Some criticize President Trump’s COVID-19 efforts, but not these Americans It’s not obvious on Twitter, but millions of Americans approve of the president’s response to the novel coronavirus – Jennifer Graham
https://www.deseret.com/indepth/2020/4/5/21195600/coronavirus-trump-covid-19-approval-rating-president-white-house-stephen-moore-kirstie-alley

NEWSWEEK
— TRUMP HITS BACK AT ILLINOIS GOV. PRITZKER FOR ‘COMPLAINING ALL THE TIME’ DURING CORONAVIRUS BRIEFING: ‘HE HASN’T PERFORMED WELL’ – CHRISTINA ZHAO 
https://www.newsweek.com/trump-hits-back-illinois-gov-pritzker-complaining-all-time-during-coronavirus-briefing-he-1496228

PEW RESEARCH
— APRIL 11, 2019 FLASHBACK: 6 demographic trends shaping the U.S. – ANTHONY CILLUFFO AND D’VERA COHN (DIERSEN: From what I see, ever-increasingly, in Illinois, in DuPage County, in Milton Township, in Wheaton, and in Wheaton’s West District, politicians are dumping voters who share my demographics: Trump supporter, Protestant, conservative, patriotic, Republican, American, White, male, older, non-poor, gun owner, German American, and those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.) 
https://www.pewresearch.org/fact-tank/2019/04/11/6-demographic-trends-shaping-the-u-s-and-the-world-in-2019/

PATHEOS
— Someone to Look Down On – SHANE PHIPPS (DIERSEN: My critics/opponents look down on everyone, not just me. I should write a book about my critics/opponents. I would focus on those who have lots of religious, government, political, and/or financial clout in Wheaton, Glen Ellyn, Milton Township, DuPage County, and Illinois. The more of the following that you are, the more that they look down on you: Trump supporter, Protestant, conservative, patriotic, Republican, American, White, male, older, gun owner, German American, draft avoider, and/or if your ancestors have been in America for a long time.)
https://www.patheos.com/blogs/shanephipps/2020/03/24/someone-to-look-down-on/

EDITOR & PUBLISHER
— How Publishers are Exploring Alternative Routes to Fund Journalism – Rob Tornoe (DIERSEN: He who pays the piper calls the tunes. Ever-increasingly, the mainstream media acts like it is funded by individuals, organizations, companies, governments, and countries that are anti-Trump, anti-Protestant, anti-conservative, anti-patriotic, anti-Republican, anti-American, anti-White, anti-male, anti-older people, anti-rich people, anti-gun owners, anti-German Americans, anti-draft avoiders, and/or anti-those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.)
https://www.editorandpublisher.com/feature/how-publishers-are-exploring-alternative-routes-to-fund-journalism/

WASHINGTON MONTHLY
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: A Trump-hater asks “Can The Liberal World Order Survive Another Four Years of Trump?”
https://washingtonmonthly.com/magazine/april-may-june-2020/can-the-liberal-world-order-survive-another-four-years-of-trump/
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: A Trump-hater asks “Can Civil Rights and Civil Liberties Survive a Second Trump Term?”
https://washingtonmonthly.com/magazine/april-may-june-2020/can-civil-rights-and-civil-liberties-survive-a-second-trump-term/

9 NEWS
— Coronavirus crisis has cut our tolerance for the usual spin – Neil Mitchell 
https://www.9news.com.au/national/coronavirus-australia-chance-new-era-of-politics/f7d0ab5c-8666-4be8-8550-eff4dcda3d58

April 4 Morning Edition

ABC7
— Mayor Lightfoot, Gov. Pritzker hammer Trump administration on coronavirus response, stockpile comments – Rob Elgas
https://abc7chicago.com/health/lightfoot-prtizker-hammer-trump-administration-on-coronavirus-response/6075482/?cmp=emc-wls-news-headlines-4/4/2020
— Biden, Trump campaigns haven’t called for Wisconsin primary postponement – WILL STEAKIN
https://abc7chicago.com/biden-trump-campaigns-havent-called-for-wisconsin-primary-postponement-/6075527/

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— 3M fires back at Trump, says halting exports of N95 face masks would backfire, hurt U.S. – AP
https://www.chicagotribune.com/coronavirus/ct-nw-coronativus-trump-3m-n95-masks-20200403-svjgqtec5nhthhruu6766awlr4-story.html
— Wisconsin Republicans say Tuesday’s election should go on as scheduled despite coronavirus outbreak – AP
https://www.chicagotribune.com/election-2020/ct-wisconsin-primary-election-absentee-voting-20200403-b24twlevgzfj3jv3y2dcbaapbu-story.html
— Fight against coronavirus requires ‘unprecedented’ work and flexibility for DuPage Health Department executive director – ERIN HEGARTY and SARAH FREISHTAT
https://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/naperville-sun/ct-nvs-dupage-county-health-karen-ayala-st-20200404-ny4lmr5ponb6fn2vpdw5kujs4e-story.html

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— Shortage of supplies has imperiled those on front line of coronavirus pandemic
https://chicago.suntimes.com/essential-coronavirus-news/2020/4/4/21207933/latest-coronavirus-news-live-updates-chicago-illinois-april-2020
— What worries Chicagoans most about the coronavirus As we settle into our new (temporary) normal, anxieties are still high for many. We asked Sun-Times readers what worries them most about the pandemic. – Alice Bazerghi (DIERSEN: I worry about the success that Democrats, Libertarians, Greens, and RINOs will have in blaming Republicans for coronavirus.)
https://chicago.suntimes.com/coronavirus/2020/4/3/21206730/coronavirus-worries-chicago-covid19-pandemic-anxiety-stress
— Assessor trying to ensure Cook County property values adjusted to reflect ‘coronavirus effect’ All property owners will get a notification from the Cook County assessor’s office. Assessor Fritz Kaegi said his staff will “have to bend over backwards to keep on schedule” but he’s optimistic they’ll be able to get things done on time. – Rachel Hinton (DIERSEN: How much do you estimate the value of your home has gone down so far because of coronavirus and efforts to fight it?)
https://chicago.suntimes.com/2020/4/3/21207689/cook-county-assessor-fritz-kaegi-property-values-coronavirus-effect
— Billionaire Griffin sets up shop in shuttered Florida hotel Griffin flew two dozen traders from Chicago and New York to set up shop at the Four Seasons hotel as Citadel Securities moved its operations there, Bloomberg reported.
https://chicago.suntimes.com/coronavirus/2020/4/3/21207827/ken-griffin-citadel-securities-florida-hotel
— Searching for Joe Biden During the pandemic, Biden, like the rest of us, is obeying stay-at-home orders and engaging in a virtual campaign. – Laura Washington
https://chicago.suntimes.com/columnists/2020/4/4/21207507/searching-for-joe-biden

DAILY HERALD
— FRONT PAGE TOP OF FOLD: Will a graduated income tax help ensure fiscal order in Illinois? – Barbara Vitello
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20200404/will-a-graduated-income-tax-help-ensure-fiscal-order-in-illinois

HERALD & REVIEW
— Illinois lawmakers adapt to new reality during COVID-19 pandemic – BEN ORNER
https://herald-review.com/news/state-and-regional/govt-and-politics/illinois-lawmakers-adapt-to-new-reality-during-covid-19-pandemic/article_e7b50df1-e02c-5047-a679-efcff3dedb53.html

ALTON TELEGRAPH
— Illinois wrestles with unemployment surge – Greg Bishop 
https://www.thetelegraph.com/news/article/Illinois-wrestles-with-unemployment-surge-15177265.php

BELLEVILLE NEWS DEMOCRAT
— When will the impact of coronavirus hit state budgets like Illinois’? – JOSH GOODMAN
https://www.bnd.com/news/coronavirus/article241724941.html

SUBURBAN LIFE
— Underwood, Foster urge Trump to boost protective gear supply – ALEX ORTIZ
https://www.mysuburbanlife.com/2020/04/01/underwood-foster-urge-trump-to-boost-protective-gear-supply/aowl0zd/

FOX ILLINOIS & NEWS CHANNEL 20
— Pennsylvania halting pay for 9,000 state workers – AP
https://foxillinois.com/news/nation-world/pennsylvania-halting-pay-for-9000-state-workers
https://newschannel20.com/news/nation-world/pennsylvania-halting-pay-for-9000-state-workers

NORTHERN PUBLIC RADIO
— Campaigning During COVID-19 – CLAUDIA BAKER 
https://www.northernpublicradio.org/post/campaigning-during-covid-19

CAPITOL NEWS ILLINOIS
— State lawmakers adapt to new reality during COVID-19 pandemic – BEN ORNER
https://www.capitolnewsillinois.com/NEWS/state-lawmakers-adapt-to-new-reality-during-covid-19-pandemic

CHICAGO CITY WIRE
— Mayor Lightfoot says Chicago should prepare for 40,000 COVID-19 hospitalizations, contradicting projections – Kyla Asbury
https://chicagocitywire.com/stories/529028209-mayor-lightfoot-says-chicago-should-prepare-for-40-000-covid-19-hospitalizations-contradicting-projections

DUPAGE POLICY JOURNAL
— DuPage County lost nearly 1,000 manufacturing jobs in 2019; COVID-19 and Pritzker’s progressive tax expected to increase losses – April Bamburg 
https://dupagepolicyjournal.com/stories/529044384-dupage-county-lost-nearly-1-000-manufacturing-jobs-in-2019-covid-19-and-pritzker-s-progressive-tax-expected-to-increase-losses

PRAIRIE STATE WIRE
— Political strategist Chris Robling: Sen. Brady should resign over role in bad loan – W.J. Kennedy (DIERSEN: Many, if not most of those who have worked the hardest to destroy me have painted themselves as being operatives or dupes for Bill Brady. They blame me for all the losses that Bill Brady has suffered.)
https://prairiestatewire.com/stories/529042265-political-strategist-sen-brady-should-resign-over-role-in-bad-loan
— Pritzker withholding COVID-19 hospitalization numbers, Wirepoints says – Kyla Asbury 
https://prairiestatewire.com/stories/529028223-pritzker-withholding-covid-19-hospitalization-numbers-wirepoints-says
— First Amendment authority: Pritzker’s demand that paper unpublish story ‘extreme measure’ – W.J. Kennedy (DIERSEN: I should write a book about those who have punished me and who continue to punish me for including links in GOPUSA ILLINOIS emails to articles they do not like. They have been emboldened by those who could/should come to my defense, but have not.)
https://prairiestatewire.com/stories/529040855-first-amendment-authority-pritzker-s-demand-that-paper-unpublish-story-extreme-measure
(FROM THE ARTICLE: A First Amendment authority says a demand by Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s office that a central Illinois newspaper unpublish a story about the governor’s progressive income tax proposal was “highly unusual.” “Push back from a politician about facts being wrong or problems with the overall tone of the piece is what you normally see,” David Snyder, executive director of the First Amendment Coalition, told Prairie State Wire. “And if the paper did get the facts wrong, it should correct them immediately. But asking for a retraction of an entire article is a pretty extreme measure.” Pritzker’s office reportedly asked the Jacksonville Journal-Courier last month to unpublish a story by The Center Square about the governor’s plans to cut spending if voters in November shoot down his plans to shift from a flat income tax to a progressive one. The tax shift proposal, an amendment to the state constitution, is on the ballot this fall. In a follow-up story, The Center Square wrote that a spokesman for the governor, Jordan Abudayyeh, sent an email to the paper’s editor saying that the article was “flawed” and lacked context. “Ultimately, it would be prudent to take down this partisan content masquerading as news,” she was quoted as writing in the email. The Center Square said that a video accompanying story on its website shows Pritzker saying what he is quoted as saying in the story. “The governor’s office did not alert The Center Square to any errors in the Feb. 7 article, headlined ‘If voters reject progressive income tax, Pritzker promises to cut state spending, and no corrections were published,” the follow-up story said. Snyder, an attorney, said that only the example more extreme that he’s aware of is a private Swiss bank, Julius Baer Group, in 2008 getting a court order to shut down Wikileaks.org in a dispute over postings on the site by a former employee of the bank. The ruling was later overturned.)
— Fiscal watchdog blasts lack of ‘shared sacrifice’ among government workers during health emergency – W.J. Kennedy (DIERSEN: How soon, if not already, will my critics/opponents call for Trump to cut, if not eliminate, a) my Civil Service Retirement System pension, b) my federal health, dental, and vision insurance subsidy, and c) my Social Security?) 
https://prairiestatewire.com/stories/529020469-fiscal-watchdog-blasts-lack-of-shared-sacrifice-among-government-workers-during-health-emergency

WASHINGTON TIMES
— Elderly inmates in Illinois at high risk for coronavirus – AP
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2020/apr/4/elderly-inmates-in-illinois-at-high-risk-for-coron/
— Wisconsin health official says COVID-19 curve is flattening – AP
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2020/apr/3/wisconsin-health-official-says-covid-19-curve-is-f/
— Indiana governor extends virus stay-home order 2 weeks – AP
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2020/apr/3/with-24-more-deaths-indiana-coronavirus-death-toll/
— Iraq suspends, fines Reuters news agency over virus report – AP (DIERSEN: I should write a book about all the times that I was punished for including links to articles in GOPUSA ILLINOIS emails. I would focus on those who punished me, the articles that they punished me for, and how they punished me.) 
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2020/apr/3/iraq-suspends-fines-reuters-news-agency-over-virus/

WASHINGTON FREE BEACON
— The Mainstream Media Spins a Pandemic – Editorial
https://freebeacon.com/coronavirus/the-mainstream-media-spins-a-pandemic/

FOX NEWS
— Coronavirus shutdowns and rising unemployment causing economic pain that must be considered – Rep. Chip Roy
https://www.foxnews.com/opinion/rep-chip-roy-america-should-remember-to-fight-despair-coronavirus

BREITBART
— Political Pandemic: Democrats Seek to Make 2020 Election About Wuhan Virus – CHARLES HURT
https://www.breitbart.com/2020-election/2020/04/03/charles-hurt-political-pandemic-democrats-seek-to-make-2020-election-about-wuhan-virus/

DAILY CALLER
— Democrats Introduce Bill Giving Coronavirus Relief To Illegal Aliens – JASON HOPKINS
https://dailycaller.com/2020/04/03/democrats-illegals-migrants-coronavirus/

NEWSMAX
— Border Agents Turning Away Illegal Immigrants Posing Coronavirus Risk
https://www.newsmax.com/us/borderagents-illegalimmigrants-coronavirus/2020/04/03/id/961337/

TOWNHALL
— Daily Kos Founder Appears to Jump For Glee Over Americans Infected with the Wuhan Coronavirus – Matt Vespa
https://townhall.com/tipsheet/mattvespa/2020/04/04/daily-kos-founder-appears-to-jump-for-glee-over-americans-infected-with-the-wuhan-n2566352
— California: Newsom is Giving Emergency Grants to Illegal Alien Small Business Owners – Bronson Stocking
https://townhall.com/tipsheet/bronsonstocking/2020/04/03/newsom-gives-grants-to-illegal-alien-business-owners-n2566335
— Do the Media Hate Trump More Than They Hate the Virus? – John C. Goodman
https://townhall.com/columnists/johncgoodman/2020/04/04/do-the-media-hate-trump-more-than-they-hate-the-virus-n2566270

LIFE SITE NEWS
— Another impeachment attempt? House Dems plan Trump coronavirus investigation ‘Democrats clearly have no idea what kind of anger this could unleash.’ – Doug Mainwaring
https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/another-impeachment-attempt-house-dems-plan-trump-coronavirus-investigation

CCN
— Mainstream Media Proves They Hate Hope & Optimism By Attacking MyPillow’s Mike Lindell At a recent press briefing regarding the coronavirus, MyPillow founder Mike Lindell spoke — and the media lost their minds. – Jon Hall
https://www.ccn.com/mainstream-media-proves-they-hate-hope-optimism-by-attacking-mypillows-mike-lindell/

EPOCH TIMES
— Covert Influence! Communist Party Supporters Run as Democrats in Arizona and Texas – Trevor Loudon
https://www.theepochtimes.com/covert-influence-communist-party-supporters-run-as-democrats-in-arizona-and-texas_3296990.html

THE HILL
— Testing struggles emerge as key hurdle to reopening country – PETER SULLIVAN
https://thehill.com/policy/healthcare/491128-testing-struggles-emerge-as-key-hurdle-to-reopening-country

POLITICO
— Who’s to blame? – RYAN HEATH (DIERSEN: QUESTION: Who determines who is blamed for bad things in your municipal district, in your municipality, in your township, in your county, and in Illinois? ANSWER: Those who have the most religious, government, political, and/or financial clout. I should write a book about those who have the most clout in Wheaton’s West District, Wheaton, Milton Township, DuPage County, and Illinois.)
https://www.politico.com/newsletters/politico-nightly-coronavirus-special-edition/2020/04/03/whos-to-blame-488802

YAHOO NEWS
— Rush Limbaugh: Economy Being Destroyed ‘Under The Guise’ Of Saving Lives
https://news.yahoo.com/rush-limbaugh-economy-coronavirus-115103294.html

NEW YORK TIMES
— Lawsuits Swell as Owners, From Gun Shops to Golf Courses, Demand to Open Orders to stay home and to shutter businesses because of the coronavirus are being challenged nationwide on the grounds they deny Americans their constitutional rights. – Neil MacFarquhar
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/04/03/us/corona-virus-lawsuits.html
— The Unemployment Rate Is Probably Around 13 Percent It’s almost certainly at its highest level since the Great Depression. Here’s how we estimated it. – Justin Wolfers
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/04/03/upshot/coronavirus-jobless-rate-great-depression.html
— Decade of Job Growth Comes to an End, Undone by a Pandemic After an expansion that added 22 million to U.S. payrolls, March registered a loss, and worse is yet to come. – Nelson D. Schwartz and Patricia Cohen
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/04/03/business/economy/coronavirus-jobs-report.html
— China Scrambles to Plug Border Gaps as Thousands Flood Home – Reuters
https://www.nytimes.com/reuters/2020/04/03/world/asia/03reuters-health-coronavirus-china-border.html
— What Unites the Right and Left? Coronavirus Anxiety Stark political differences on the crisis are rapidly closing, driven by life experiences and increasing attention by leaders of both parties. – Giovanni Russonello
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/04/03/us/politics/coronavirus-polls.html
— What Happens if Congress Cannot Assemble to Do Its Work? As Covid-19 makes social distancing a matter of life and death, a growing number of lawmakers are pushing the idea of remote voting. – Editorial
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/04/03/opinion/coronavirus-congress-voting.html
— Myanmar Journalists Who Quoted Rebel Spokesman Face Arrest The authorities detained one editor and were seeking two others after they published stories on the rebel Arakan Army. Their news websites were also blocked. – Saw Nang and Richard C. Paddock (DIERSEN: My critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes side with Myanmar authorities.)
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/04/03/world/asia/myanmar-journalists-arrest-arakan.html
— The Navy Fired the Captain of the Theodore Roosevelt. See How the Crew Responded. The rousing show of support provided another gripping scene to emerge from the coronavirus pandemic: the rank and file cheering a boss they viewed as putting their safety ahead of his career. – Helene Cooper, Thomas Gibbons-Neff and Eric Schmitt 
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/04/03/us/politics/coronavirus-brett-crozier-theodore-roosevelt.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Trump-haters want to use coronavirus to stop construction of The Wall. 
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/03/31/us/coronavirus-border-wall-arizona.html
— Location Data Says It All: Staying at Home During Coronavirus Is a Luxury – Jennifer Valentino-DeVries, Denise Lu and Gabriel J.X. Dance
https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2020/04/03/us/coronavirus-stay-home-rich-poor.html

WASHINGTON POST
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: A Trump-hater says “As Trump faces heat on coronavirus response, Republicans try to elevate China’s role in domestic political debate.”
https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/trump-coronavirus-china-republicans/2020/04/03/baa149de-74fc-11ea-a9bd-9f8b593300d0_story.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Trump-haters say “U.S. reports more than 30,000 coronavirus cases in record day; Scientists alarmed by government’s response.”
https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2020/04/04/coronavirus-latest-news/
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Trump-haters want Democrats to promote more hatred against Trump.
https://www.washingtonpost.com/outlook/2020/04/04/democrats-trump-politics-coronavirus/

NEW YORK POST
— Suddenly, even globalists are big on borders – Rich Lowry
https://nypost.com/2020/04/03/suddenly-even-globalists-are-big-on-borders/
— Today’s coronavirus update: NY has record day, distancing appears lax – Vincent Barone
https://nypost.com/2020/04/03/todays-coronavirus-update-ny-has-record-day-distancing-appears-lax/

NEW YORK SUN
— Pre-Election Chorus Of Democrats Aims To Pin Corona on Trump – CONRAD BLACK (DIERSEN: QUESTION: Who determines who is blamed for bad things in your municipal district, in your municipality, in your township, in your county, and in Illinois? ANSWER: Those who have the most religious, government, political, and/or financial clout. I should write a book about those who have the most clout in Wheaton’s West District, Wheaton, Milton Township, DuPage County, and Illinois.)
https://www.nysun.com/national/pre-election-chorus-of-democrats-aims-to-pin/91076/

PITTSBURG POST GAZETTE
— Stop pretending pandemic politics are the new norm This crisis is anomalous and so is the response – BEN SHAPIRO
https://liber.post-gazette.com/opinion/Op-Ed/2020/04/04/Ben-Shapiro-Stop-pretending-pandemic-politics-are-the-new-norm/stories/202004040003

LOS ANGELES TIMES
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: A Republican-hater says “Republicans are using the pandemic to suppress the vote.”
https://www.latimes.com/opinion/story/2020-04-04/coronavirus-voting-republicans-safety-polls

WALL STREET JOURNAL
— FRONT PAGE TOP OF FOLD: U.S. Employers Cut 701,000 Jobs in March Data doesn’t reflect the magnitude of jobs being lost due to the coronavirus pandemic – Eric Morath and Sarah Chaney
https://www.wsj.com/articles/u-s-jobs-report-likely-to-show-start-of-record-labor-market-collapse-11585906617
— Campaign 2020 Is Morphing, With Unknown Consequences The changes will delay the time when Biden can formally sew up the Democratic nomination – Gerald Seib
https://www.wsj.com/articles/campaign-2020-is-morphing-with-unknown-consequences-11585972860
— Jobs Report Was Even Worse Than It Looked Stunning as the drop in jobs in March was, it masked the true depth of the decline. And it is just the beginning – Justin Lahart
https://www.wsj.com/articles/jobs-report-was-even-worse-than-it-looked-11585927843
— The Shutdown Crash Arrives The government anti-virus strategy is putting millions out of work. – Editorial
https://www.wsj.com/articles/the-shutdown-crash-arrives-11585955818
— ‘American Conservatism’ Review: Doing the ‘Right’ Thing Is there an ‘American tradition’ of conservatism? And does it need to be ‘reclaimed’ from today’s so-called conservatives? – Barton Swaim (DIERSEN: If you are a conservative, you promote individual responsibility, the rule of law, traditional marriage, traditional family, right to life, enforcement of immigration laws, enforcement of booze, gambling, and drug laws, Second Amendment rights, and equal opportunity, that is, no race or gender based preference giving. If you are a conservative, you oppose the promotion of dependency on government, dependency on charity, moral relativism, LGBTQ activity, mass/illegal immigration, booze, gambling, pot, and other vices, diminishment of Second Amendment rights, patronage, political affiliation discrimination, reverse discrimination, and age discrimination.) 
https://www.wsj.com/articles/american-conservatism-review-doing-the-right-thing-11585923831
— The Science of Staying Connected – Susan Pinker (DIERSEN: The least costly and fastest why to stay connected to government and political news and commentary of interest to Illinois Republicans is to read GOPUSA ILLINOIS emails.)
https://www.wsj.com/articles/the-science-of-staying-connected-11585835999
— The Navy Captain and the Coronavirus A sad episode raises questions of judgment and chain of command. – Editorial (DIERSEN: While I worked for the Post Office 1966-1969, IRS 1971-1980, and GAO 1980-1997, what if I had relayed my concerns about political affiliation discrimination, reverse discrimination, and age discrimination directly to the Democrats who headed those agencies?) 
https://www.wsj.com/articles/the-navy-captain-and-the-coronavirus-11585955473
— The Coronavirus Pandemic Will Forever Alter the World Order The U.S. must protect its citizens from disease while starting the urgent work of planning for a new epoch. – Henry A. Kissinger
https://www.wsj.com/articles/the-coronavirus-pandemic-will-forever-alter-the-world-order-11585953005
— The Uncertain Path of the Coronavirus Pandemic Poses Its Own Risk It isn’t just the magnitude of this shock that is unprecedented but the uncertainty surrounding almost every facet of it – Greg Ip
https://www.wsj.com/articles/the-uncertain-path-of-the-coronavirus-pandemic-poses-its-own-risk-11585935572
— Coronavirus Weighs on Americans: ‘I Don’t Think There Is an Easy Answer’ Residents in Iowa, Philadelphia and Georgia reflect on how pandemic is affecting their lives, jobs and political views – John McCormick, Scott Calvert and Tarini Parti
https://www.wsj.com/articles/coronavirus-weighs-on-americans-i-dont-think-there-is-an-easy-answer-11585911600

MONEY & MARKETS
— 5 Expenses That Can Wreck Your Retirement Plans – Chad Stone 
https://moneyandmarkets.com/unexpected-retirement-expenses/

FED SMITH
— Thrift Savings Plan Millionaires’ Account Balances Infected by Coronavirus – Ralph R. Smith 
https://www.fedsmith.com/2020/04/03/tsp-millionaires-account-balances-infected-by-coronavirus/

FED WEEK
— Commission Calls for Changes in Hiring, other Personnel Policies (DIERSEN: GAO hired me in 1980 because it could not find a qualified Democrat, minority, female, younger person, or veteran who would take the job. IRS hired me in 1971 because it could not find a qualified Democrat, minority, female, or veteran who would take the job. The Post Office hired me in 1966 because it could not find a qualified Democrat, minority, female, or veteran who would take the job.)
https://www.fedweek.com/federal-managers-daily-report/commission-calls-for-changes-in-hiring-other-personnel-policies/

April 3 Evening Edition

ABC7
— Coronavirus in U.S.: Face coverings recommended, but Trump says he won’t wear one – AP
https://abc7chicago.com/politics/face-coverings-recommended-but-trump-says-he-wont-wear-one/6074248/
— Illinois coronavirus deaths, cases see largest spike in single day so far – Jessica D’Onofrio, Craig Wall and Eric Horng
https://abc7chicago.com/health/illinois-sees-largest-spike-in-covid-19-deaths-cases-in-1-day/6073073/

NBC5
— Gov. Pritzker Recommends Wearing Masks Outside During Coronavirus Pandemic The updated guidance comes as scientists say more evidence indicates the virus could be spread by asymptomatic people
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/gov-pritzker-recommends-wearing-masks-outside-during-coronavirus-pandemic/2249965/
— Illinois Sees Biggest Single-Day Spike Since Coronavirus Pandemic Began; Cases Climb to 8,904 More than 60 of the state’s 102 counties have now reported at least one confirmed case of the virus
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/illinois-sees-biggest-single-day-spike-since-coronavirus-pandemic-began-cases-climb-to-8904/2249934/
— Pritzker Predicts Coronavirus Peak. What Will That Mean for Illinois Schools? Schools across the state remain closed through April, but there’s still plenty of uncertainty surrounding whether classes will be allowed to resume in May
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/pritzker-predicts-coronavirus-peak-what-will-that-mean-for-illinois-schools/2249756/
— McConnell, Pelosi Signal More Virus Aid Likely From Congress Pelosi said in media appearances Friday that benefits for small businesses and the unemployed should be lengthened in the next coronavirus relief package – Lisa Mascaro and Andrew Taylor 
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/national-international/pelosi-eyes-next-coronavirus-relief-bill-with-bipartisan-goals/2249915/

CBS2
— 1,209 New Cases Of COVID-19 In Illinois; Gov. JB Pritzker Urges People To Wear Masks Outside: ‘A Commonsense Way To Do What’s Right’ – Todd Feurer
https://chicago.cbslocal.com/2020/04/03/coronavirus-governor-jb-pritzker-wear-masks-outside/

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker, Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot rip into Jared Kushner over federal medical supply stockpile comments – JAMIE MUNKS and GREGORY PRATT
https://www.chicagotribune.com/coronavirus/ct-coronavirus-pritzker-lightfoot-kushner-20200404-hbht7efh7vec5oss4rccpstb4e-story.html
— Coronavirus in Illinois updates: In biggest one-day jump yet, officials announce 1,209 new known COVID-19 cases and 53 more deaths
https://www.chicagotribune.com/coronavirus/ct-coronavirus-pandemic-chicago-illinois-news-20200403-dr4twatabrcx5ccwzcws4uwngu-story.html
— Billionaire Ken Griffin, Illinois’ richest resident, sets up emergency trading base at Florida hotel – BEN WIEDER
https://www.chicagotribune.com/coronavirus/ct-nw-coronavirus-citadel-florida-four-seasons-20200403-qqlblyvxendatdwu5kg7c2nrcu-story.html
— Willowbrook nursing home records its 7th death as DuPage’s COVID-19 toll rises to 17. Officials working with care facilities to combat rise in number of cases. – Robert McCoppin
https://www.chicagotribune.com/coronavirus/ct-coronavirus-illinois-dupage-deaths-nursing-homes-20200403-2jk6l35v3vdt3dedt6qc32bmw4-story.html
— COVID-19 may throw a generation of college grads off their career paths. Some Chicago companies already are cutting internships. – ROBERT CHANNICK (DIERSEN: Democrats run the federal government, at least in Illinois. If you are a federal employee in Illinois who is Republican, White, male, and/or non-veteran who does not make the following promotion deadlines, your career is more than off path, it is over: GS-13 (currently $101,176) by age 25, GS-14 (currently $119,559) by age 30, GS-15 (currently $140,634) by age 35, and Senior Executive Service (currently $170,800) by age 40. Extremely few federal employees make the aforesaid promotion deadlines.) 
https://www.chicagotribune.com/coronavirus/ct-coronavirus-college-students-summer-internships-virtual-20200403-4nxduwkgqnd5db5k4pw3r5r5le-story.html
— Should you tell your landlord if you have coronavirus? As Chicago tenants get requests to disclose, experts say such attempts are misguided – Ariel Cheung
https://www.chicagotribune.com/coronavirus/ct-coronavirus-re-landlord-diagnosis-report-20200403-bajrvqewc5hhtc36zazmogja74-story.html
— Illinois Democratic Party seeks to amend delegate meeting plans to deal with coronavirus – RICK PEARSON
https://www.chicagotribune.com/coronavirus/ct-coronavirus-illinois-democratic-delegates-20200403-qj6ldrjyezc2bkhefb72bwe7ga-story.html
— Mayor Lightfoot needs to face fiscal reality – Editorial (DIERSEN: Ever-increasingly, state and local governments are acting like they are going to get a great big federal bailout.)
https://www.chicagotribune.com/opinion/editorials/ct-editorial-lightfoot-vallas-city-budget-20200403-wl5xc7whujce5gdy2c5ooga7vm-story.html
— Worship services should not be exempt from stay-at-home orders – Steve Chapman
https://www.chicagotribune.com/columns/steve-chapman/ct-column-church-services-coronavirus-chapman-20200403-xxknhzndavabrlmc3f3w7pbpcm-story.html
— If you get the coronavirus, would you, should you, make it public? – Mary Schmich
https://www.chicagotribune.com/columns/mary-schmich/ct-met-schmich-coronavirus-public-20200403-2cmbe4n43feitddrkmeeeze4aq-story.html

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— Dick Durbin ‘99.9%’ sure grandchild had COVID-19, calls McConnell’s Trump defense ‘pathetic’ Durbin said Mitch McConnell’s assertion that Donald Trump could not focus on the impending coronavirus pandemic because of his Senate impeachment trial “pathetic.” – Lynn Sweet 
https://chicago.suntimes.com/politics/2020/4/3/21207467/sen-dick-durbin-grandchild-covid-19-mitch-mcconnell-trump-defense-pathetic
— Gov. Pritzker shields healthcare workers from lawsuits during coronavirus pandemic The Illinois Emergency Management Agency Act gives the governor a ton of powers, and exempts health care workers and others from certain civil liability during a pending or actual disaster. – Rich Miller (DIERSEN: My Democrat superiors in the federal government who took adverse actions against me were shielded from lawsuits.) 
https://chicago.suntimes.com/columnists/2020/4/3/21207614/coronavirus-covid-19-j-b-pritzker-health-care-workers-illinois-emergency-management-agency

CRAIN’S CHICAGO BUSINESS
— ‘If you go out, wear a mask’: Pritzker The governor also reports the makeshift hospital at McCormick Place is coming online as coronavirus patients take up an increasing share of the state’s conventional hospital beds. – GREG HINZ 
https://www.chicagobusiness.com/greg-hinz-politics/if-you-go-out-wear-mask-pritzker
— Cook County drawing on $100M credit line The Preckwinkle administration plans to tap the entirety of its $100 million revolving line of credit with BMO Harris “in light of the uncertain economic circumstances surrounding COVID-19.” – A.D. QUIG
https://www.chicagobusiness.com/government/cook-county-drawing-100m-credit-line
— United Airlines files for federal grant to keep paying employees The Chicago carrier says coronavirus cost it $100 million a day in revenue last month. It’s hoping for turnaround by the fourth quarter. – JOHN PLETZ
https://www.chicagobusiness.com/transportation/united-airlines-files-federal-grant-keep-paying-employees

DAILY HERALD
— Does wearing makeshift masks help, work? We asked Central DuPage doctor. – Susan Sarkauskas
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20200403/does-wearing-makeshift-masks-help-work-we-asked-central-dupage-doctor
— Democrats elevate health care as virus-era campaign argument – AP (DIERSEN: Virtually all of the operatives and all of the dupes who work for my critics/opponents have severe health, financial, and/or other problems. My critics/opponents stress to their operatives and to their dupes that because I am a federal retiree, my wife and I pay only about $6,000 a year for about $24,000 worth of health, dental, and vision insurance.) 
https://www.dailyherald.com/article/20200403/news/304039969/

SOUTHERN
— Illinois state lawmakers adapt to new reality during COVID-19 pandemic – BEN ORNER
https://thesouthern.com/news/local/govt-and-politics/illinois-state-lawmakers-adapt-to-new-reality-during-covid-19-pandemic/article_a747ef6b-f8f0-5382-b8f6-6f98dfbb8427.html

ILLINOIS FAMILY INSTITUTE
— Dr. Robert A.J. Gagnon: Is “LGBTQ” Pressure Beginning to Crack the Evangelical House? – Laurie Higgins 
https://illinoisfamily.org/faith/dr-robert-a-j-gagnon-is-lgbtq-pressure-beginning-to-crack-the-evangelical-house/

ILLINOIS REVIEW
— REP. CABELLO: ILLINOIS MUST FIGHT RELEASING PRISONERS DURING COVID-19 PANDEMIC
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2020/04/rep-cabello-illinois-must-fight-releasing-prisoners-during-covid-19-pandemic.html

CAPITOL FAX
— McCormick place facility “larger than the largest hospital in Illinois” – New alt site in Springfield – 140 staff at McCormick Place site – “Wearing something to cover your face is a good idea” – Lightfoot says couldn’t have been done without DuPage Medical – Site director can’t say if PPE is adequate – 425 hotel rooms open for healthcare workers – Lightfoot: “We shouldn’t have to beg the federal government” – Pritzker explains modeling and the peak – EO waives liability
https://capitolfax.com/2020/04/03/mccormick-place-facility-larger-than-the-largest-hospital-in-illinois/
— 1,209 new cases, 53 additional deaths
https://capitolfax.com/2020/04/03/1209-new-cases-53-additional-deaths/
— COVID-19 roundup
https://capitolfax.com/2020/04/03/covid-19-roundup-10/
— Republican leaders not enthused about statewide vote by mail
https://capitolfax.com/2020/04/03/republican-leaders-not-enthused-about-statewide-vote-by-mail/

WASHINGTON TIMES
— White House to require quick coronavirus test for anyone to meet Trump, Pence – Tom Howell Jr.
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2020/apr/3/white-house-require-quick-coronavirus-test-anyone-/

GOPUSA
— Millions Unemployed, But U.S. Still Giving Jobs To Foreign Workers
https://www.gopusa.com/?p=87083
— Donald Trump: ‘I Don’t Like’ States Releasing Prisoners Amid Coronavirus Outbreak
https://www.gopusa.com/?p=87063
— When It’s Over, Will We Be The Same America? – Patrick J. Buchanan
https://www.gopusa.com/?p=87050

ACCURACY IN MEDIA
— Ocasio-Cortez’s ‘racist’ claim against Amazon goes unnoticed by mainstream media – Spencer Irvine
https://www.aim.org/aim-column/ocasio-cortezs-racist-claim-against-amazon-goes-unnoticed-by-mainstream-media/

AMERICAN CONSERVATIVE
— A New Viral Infection: Leaders Seizing Power, Police Bullying Citizens In Europe especially, security crackdowns and surveillance have risen to new levels in the name of public health. – Bill Wirtz
https://www.theamericanconservative.com/articles/a-new-viral-infection-leaders-seizing-power-police-bullying-citizens/

BLAZE
— ‘Snitches get rewards’: Democratic LA mayor wants residents to tattle on businesses that don’t obey ‘safer at home’ order ‘We want to thank you for turning folks in …’ – DAVE URBANSKI
https://www.theblaze.com/news/democratic-la-mayor-wants-residents-to-tattle-on-businesses-that-dont-obey-safer-at-home-order

COMMUNITY DIGITAL NEWS
— COVID-19 has American’s flocking to gun stores to arm themselves – Joseph Ragonese 
https://www.commdiginews.com/politics-2/covid-19-has-americans-flocking-to-gun-stores-to-arm-themselves-128643/

DAILY CALLER
— Trump Adviser Says COVID-19 Pandemic Will End ‘Relatively Soon,’ Urges Americans To Remain Strong – ANDERS HAGSTROM
https://dailycaller.com/2020/04/03/trump-gina-loudon-coronavirus-china/

TOWNHALL
— Flip-Flop: Biden Now Backs Trump Travel Ban After Calling it ‘Xenophobic’ – Reagan McCarthy
https://townhall.com/tipsheet/reaganmccarthy/2020/04/03/biden-now-backs-trump-travel-ban-n2566339

THE HILL
— CDC recommends face coverings for people leaving home – JESSIE HELLMANN
https://thehill.com/homenews/administration/491108-trump-recommends-face-masks-but-says-its-voluntary-and-he-wont-do-it
— Economy sheds 701K jobs in March as coronavirus devastates businesses – SYLVAN LANE 
https://thehill.com/policy/finance/490920-economy-sheds-jobs-in-march-as-coronavirus-devastates-businesses
— McConnell says there will be a fourth coronavirus bill – JORDAIN CARNEY 
https://thehill.com/homenews/senate/491089-mcconnell-says-there-will-be-a-fourth-coronavirus-bill
— Conservative women’s group unveils new congressional endorsements (including Jeanne Ives) – JULIA MANCHESTER 
https://thehill.com/homenews/campaign/491061-conservative-womens-group-unveils-new-congressional-endorsements

POLITICO
— New York City urges all residents to wear face coverings in public – RIN DURKIN 
https://www.politico.com/states/new-york/city-hall/story/2020/04/02/new-york-city-urges-all-residents-to-wear-face-coverings-in-public-1271059

CNN
— Trump announces new face mask recommendations after heated internal debate – Kevin Liptak
https://www.cnn.com/2020/04/03/politics/trump-white-house-face-masks/index.html

NEW YORK TIMES
— Coronavirus in N.Y.: Toll Soars to Nearly 3,000 as State Pleads for Aid – Alan Feuer
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/04/03/nyregion/coronavirus-new-york-death-toll.html
— C.D.C. Recommends Wearing Masks in Public, But Trump Says: ‘I’m Choosing Not to Do It’
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/04/03/world/coronavirus-news-updates.html
— Scramble for Virus Supplies Strains Global Solidarity – AP
https://www.nytimes.com/aponline/2020/04/03/business/bc-eu-virus-outbreak-squabbling-for-supplies.html

WASHINGTON POST
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Trump-haters use coronavirus to promote hatred against Trump.
https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/commander-of-confusion-trump-sows-uncertainty-and-seeks-to-cast-blame-in-coronavirus-crisis/2020/04/02/fc2db084-7431-11ea-85cb-8670579b863d_story.html
— Over 10 million Americans applied for unemployment benefits in March as economy collapsed A record 6.65 million people filed a new jobless claim in the week that ended March 28 – Heather Long 
https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/2020/04/02/jobless-march-coronavirus/

NEW YORK DAILY NEWS
— Dr. Fauci: ‘I don’t understand’ why there’s no national stay-at-home order – DAVE GOLDINER
https://www.nydailynews.com/coronavirus/ny-coronavirus-fauci-stay-at-home-20200403-rkul56dga5culgj4rx6hatz3we-story.html

NEW YORKER
— The Coronavirus Is Transforming Politics and Economics – John Cassidy
https://www.newyorker.com/news/our-columnists/the-coronavirus-is-transforming-politics-and-economics

WASHINGTON POST
— People should wear cloth face coverings in public, CDC recommends, to reduce spread of coronavirus
https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2020/04/03/coronavirus-latest-news/

FORBES
— Will COVID-19 Kill Cities? – Roger Valdez
https://www.forbes.com/sites/rogervaldez/2020/04/03/will-covid-19-kill-cities/#355848915627