Tag: hate

June 13 Evening Edition

ABC7
— President Trump stresses unity, nation’s core values during West Point graduation – AP
https://abc7chicago.com/politics/at-west-point-trump-stresses-unity-nations-core-values/6246177/
— More rallies underway Saturday in Chicago’s Loop, South Side and suburbs, drawing attention to racism, police brutality Peace march uses house music to unite Chicago, fight injustice – Alexis McAdams
https://abc7chicago.com/society/protests-fill-streets-across-chicago-for-3rd-straight-weekend/6246007/
— Coronavirus Illinois: IL COVID-19 deaths top 6.2K with nearly 132K total cases
https://abc7chicago.com/health/illinois-reports-nearly-673-new-covid-19-cases/6246420/

NBC5
— Illinois Officials Confirm 673 New Coronavirus Cases, 29 Additional Deaths
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/illinois-officials-confirm-673-new-coronavirus-cases-29-additional-deaths/2289455/

CBS2
— University Of Chicago Protest At Police Headquarters Comes To Peaceful End
https://chicago.cbslocal.com/2020/06/13/university-of-chicago-protest-at-police-headquarters-comes-to-peaceful-end/
— Cook County Sheriff Tom Dart ‘De-Deputizes’ Deputies Linked To Insults And Threats Toward Protesters
https://chicago.cbslocal.com/2020/06/13/cook-county-sheriff-tom-dart-de-deputizes-deputies-linked-to-insults-and-threats-toward-protesters/

FOX NEWS CHICAGO
— Licensing Illinois Police Officers – Mike Flannery
https://www.fox32chicago.com/video/696362

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— At state GOP’s virtual convention, chairman hails Trump as ‘man for our time,’ and urges using Obama’s prescription for victory – RICK PEARSON
https://www.chicagotribune.com/politics/ct-illinois-republican-virtual-convention-trump-20200613-l7lfakrbujgwbbpbrut4jg44sy-story.html
— Protests in rural Midwest, a 2016 Trump stronghold, test his grip on white America
https://www.chicagotribune.com/midwest/ct-trump-midwest-polling-protests-20200613-lc72ufarlvaujh6q6s2tv5rwpe-story.html

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— Would-be revolutionaries, advocates for police reform march downtown on 2-week anniversary of massive George Floyd protest A crowd of revolutionary communists and people calling for police reform that wound through the city’s downtown Saturday was far smaller than a May 30 march to protest the killing of George Floyd that ended in mayhem. – Ben Pope
https://chicago.suntimes.com/news/2020/6/13/21290446/revolution-club-chicago-protest-george-floyd-black-lives-matter-chicago-police-department

DAILY HERALD
— What suburban police are planning to reform, and what activists say about it – Katlyn Smith
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20200613/what-suburban-police-are-planning-to-reform-and-what-activists-say-about-it

HERALD REVIEW
— How Illinois, local officials are reacting to calls to ‘defund’ law enforcement – Analisa Trofi
https://herald-review.com/news/local/public_safety/how-illinois-local-officials-are-reacting-to-calls-to-defund-law-enforcement/article_8ee02f0f-20ea-5f68-8ee2-a56a84138ecb.html

KANE COUNTY CHRONICLE
— Black Lives Matter rally and march in Wheaton
https://www.kcchronicle.com/2020/06/12/photos-black-lives-matter-rally-and-march-in-wheaton/dqjh5h8/

BUREAU COUNTY NEWS
— Chicago nearly triples per capita police spending since 1964
https://www.bcrnews.com/2020/06/13/chicago-nearly-triples-per-capita-police-spending-since-1964/akk71dx/

BELLEVILLE NEWS DEMOCRAT
— Black Lives Matter protests held Saturday in Freeburg, Mascoutah and Waterloo – KAVAHN MANSOURI AND MEGAN VALLEY
https://www.bnd.com/news/local/article243486451.html

HOPE FAIR HOUSING CENTER
— HOPE Fair Housing Center Names Evelyn Sanguinetti New Executive Director
https://hopefair.org/hopes-new-executive-director/

CITY OF WHEATON
— Planned Protests & Marches Conclude
https://www.wheaton.il.us/civicalerts.aspx?AID=430

DUPAGE POLICY JOURNAL
— OUTRAGEOUS, DISGUSTING: Glen Ellyn community confused as march organizers aim to rename ‘white supremacist’ Abraham Lincoln Elementary School
https://dupagepolicyjournal.com/stories/539650833-glen-ellyn-community-confused-as-march-organizers-aim-to-rename-white-supremacist-abraham-lincoln-elementary-school
(FROM THE ARTICLE: An anonymous group is gearing up to march on Abraham Lincoln Elementary School in Glen Ellyn in an attempt to get District 41 to change the name of the school. A flyer put out by an unknown organization reads “Public institutions should not be named after white supremacists” and includes a quote from Lincoln regarding his fortune in being born white. Lincoln, the country’s 16th president, was a state legislator and congressman from Illinois before ascending to the country’s top leadership position. Lincoln is responsible for the 13th Amendment to the Constitution, which formally abolished slavery. “This is so preposterous that it must be a hoax,” Jeanne Ives, a former state legislator and candidate for Illinois’s 6th congressional district said. “Striking Pres. Lincoln’s name from a school? We will keep a watch on this to see if it is real. I stand ready to defend President Abraham Lincoln’s legacy as the Great Emancipator.” Others in the community aligned with Ives regarding the seemingly obvious flawed rationale behind the march. “I am very opposed, but I thought people should know,” John Mitchell said when posting the listing on the Happening in Glen Ellyn Facebook page. Mitchell said the march was real when asked by a poster. “Ummm… isn’t he the one that ended slavery?” Tim Nancy Kehayias said. Jeff Castle was not so restrained. “This is abhorrent,:” Castle posted on Facebook. “Do you ever notice it’s always the same people protesting? College-age kids who have almost no responsibility in life but a protest sounds exciting because we’ve been cooped up at home because of Covid so hell yeah let’s get out there and do something exciting. “Suburban white liberal women who are ‘like super woke n stuff’ Whose husbands pull in 200K+ a year, beta males who Would do just about anything to please their Battle axe of a wife, All of which hate Trump because he’s a racist misogynist xenophobe but have absolutely zero proof of that. Life is too short for this and it’s also not guaranteed, People need to enjoy time with their family and friends and worry about life at home.” The march is announced to begin at 7 p.m. tonight – Saturday, June 13 – with opening remarks outside of the Lake Ellyn boathouse. The group will then walk to the Glen Ellyn village office, give more remarks and walk back to the boathouse. A contingent of pro-Lincoln supporters have noted they will be attending the event and host a counter rally with facts about Lincoln’s efforts which culminated in the abolition of slavery.)
— Naperville GOP chairman: Black Lives Matter infiltrators hate the U.S. Constitution – Juliette Fairley
https://dupagepolicyjournal.com/stories/539595692-naperville-gop-chairman-black-lives-matter-infiltrators-hate-the-u-s-constitution
— GOP Congressional hopeful Ives challenges Rep. Casten to condemn defund the police movement – Glenn Minnis
https://dupagepolicyjournal.com/stories/539352449-gop-congressional-hopeful-ives-challenges-rep-casten-to-condemn-defund-the-police-movement
— Naperville GOP State Rep Wehrli won’t confirm he’s backing Trump in 2020 – Juliette Fairley
https://dupagepolicyjournal.com/stories/539382912-naperville-gop-state-rep-wehrli-won-t-confirm-he-s-backing-trump-in-2020

MCHENRY COUNTY BLOG
— State Senator Paul Schimp Puts Bad Policemen in Perspective
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/06/13/state-senator-puts-bad-policemen-in-perspective/

BREITBART
— Billionaire Koch Network: ‘Critical’ to Increase Legal Immigration While 30M Americans are Jobless – John Binder
https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2020/06/12/billionaire-koch-network-critical-to-increase-legal-immigration-while-30m-americans-are-jobless/

BLAZE
— Entire Florida city’s SWAT team resigns after police chief kneels with protesters – CARLOS GARCIA (DIERSEN: What do you say to those who side with the protestors?)
https://www.theblaze.com/news/florida-swat-team-resigns-kneeling
— Leader in Seattle’s CHAZ demands white occupiers fork over money to black counterparts – CHRIS ENLOE
https://www.theblaze.com/news/leader-in-seattles-chaz-demands-white-occupiers-fork-over-money-to-black-counterparts

PJ MEDIA
— Hilarious: Seattle’s CHAZ Is Everything Its ‘Woke’ Organizers Said They Were Against – VICTORIA TAFT
https://pjmedia.com/news-and-politics/victoria-taft/2020/06/13/hilarious-seattles-chaz-is-everything-its-woke-organizers-said-they-were-against-n521429

THE HILL
— DISGUSTING, TRAGIC: Pot-pushers push pot. If you want to destroy an individual, organization, company, government, or country, you push pot on that individual, organization, company, government, or country.
https://thehill.com/opinion/healthcare/502489-criminalization-that-never-should-have-been-cannabis
— DISGUSTING, TRAGIC: LGBTQ-pushers push LGBTQ activity. If you want to destroy traditional marriage and destroy the traditional family, you push LGBTQ activity.
https://thehill.com/homenews/senate/502554-democrats-rip-trump-rollback-of-lgbtq-protections-amid-pride-month

WASHINGTON POST
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: A Trump-hater says “The most racist president in modern history revels in violence.” Ever-increasingly, Trump-haters label Trump and his supporters as being racists. To label someone as being a racist in America today is like labeling someone as being a Jew in Germany during the 1930s and 1940s. Needless-to-say, individuals, organizations, companies, governments, and countries that are labeled as being racist should sue those individuals, organizations, companies, governments, and countries that labeled them as being racist. Needless-to-say, the Republican Party should sue the Democrat Party.)
https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/the-most-racist-president-in-modern-history-revels-in-violence/2020/06/12/c406fee4-ac1d-11ea-a9d9-a81c1a491c52_story.html

FORBES
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Trump-haters promote Taylor Swift.
https://www.forbes.com/sites/sethcohen/2020/06/13/taylor-swift-is-battling-confederate-statues-and-defending-black-lives—and-she-is-just-getting-started/

June 10 Evening Edition

ABC7
— Chicago Resiliency Fund: Mayor Lightfoot announces fund for those who didn’t get stimulus checks Applications for the fund are being accepted through the Resurrection Project – Michelle Gallardo
https://abc7chicago.com/finance/mayor-lightfoot-announces-fund-for-chicagoans-who-didnt-get-stimulus-checks/6240783/
— Christopher Columbus statue toppled, set on fire and thrown into lake in Richmond, Va. – AP (DIERSEN: This is a hate crime.)
https://abc7chicago.com/columbus-statue-thrown-into-lake-in-richmond-va/6240352/
(FROM THE ARTICLE: A statue of Christopher Columbus in Richmond was torn down by protesters, set on fire and then thrown into a lake. The figure was toppled less than two hours after protesters gathered in the city’s Byrd Park were chanting for the statue to be taken down, news outlets reported. After the figure was removed from its pedestal around 8:30 p.m. Tuesday by protesters using several ropes, a sign that reads, “Columbus represents genocide” was placed on the spray-painted foundation that once held the statue. It was then set on fire and rolled into a lake in the park, NBC 12 reported. There was no police presence in the park, but a police helicopter was seen circling the area after the city-owned figure was torn down, the Richmond Times-Dispatch reported. The city’s parks department did not immediately respond to a request for comment on the fallen statue from the Associated Press. Earlier during the day, Activist Chelsea Higgs-Wise and other protesters spoke to a crowd gathered at Byrd Park about the struggles of indigenous people and African-Americans in America. “We have to start where it all began,” Higgs-Wise said during her speech. “We have to start with the people who stood first on this land.” The Columbus statue was dedicated in Richmond in December 1927, and had been the first statue of Christopher Columbus erected in the South, the newspaper reported. Its toppling comes amid national protests over the death of George Floyd and several days after a statue of Confederate Gen. Williams Carter Wickham was pulled from its pedestal in Monroe Park by demonstrators who also used ropes to tear it down. Native American advocates have also long pressed states to change Columbus Day to Indigenous Peoples Day over concerns that Columbus spurred centuries of genocide against indigenous populations in the Americas. Vanessa Bolin, a member of the Richmond Indigenous Society, told the crowd she did not come “to hijack” the protests against police brutality, but to “stand in solidarity” with the people. Another speaker, Joseph Rogers, declared the area “Powhatan land,” and talked about how white supremacy and institutionalized racism has impacted both groups.)

CBS2
— Mayor Lori Lightfoot Lashes Out At Alderman For ‘Illegally’ Recording Call, Leaking Profane Argument Over Looting – Todd Feurer
https://chicago.cbslocal.com/2020/06/10/mayor-lori-lightfoot-lashes-out-at-alderman-for-illegally-recording-call-leaking-profane-argument-over-looting/
— Surge In FOID Card Applications After Recent Violence Leads To Backlog – Megan Hickey
https://chicago.cbslocal.com/2020/06/10/foid-card-application-backlog-illinois-violence-looting/
— Gov. JB Pritzker Signs $43 Billion State Budget, Including Plan To Borrow $5 Billion From Federal Reserve
https://chicago.cbslocal.com/2020/06/10/gov-jb-pritzker-signs-43-billion-state-budget-including-plan-to-borrow-5-billion-from-federal-reserve/

FOX NEWS CHICAGO
— Young people turned out to protest. Now, will they vote? – AP
https://www.fox32chicago.com/news/young-people-turned-out-to-protest-now-will-they-vote-1

WGN TV
— CPD, feds find no link between local riots and antifa – Ben Bradley
https://wgntv.com/news/wgn-investigates/cpd-feds-find-no-link-between-local-riots-and-antifa/

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— GOP state senators push to move to next stage of reopening by Friday; Gov. Pritzker says that belies science – RICK PEARSON
https://www.chicagotribune.com/coronavirus/ct-coronavirus-illinois-state-gop-reopening-20200610-kmqurhkpsvdonac6kz7ieaiyqm-story.html
— Defund Chicago police? No, make Chicago safer – Editorial
https://www.chicagotribune.com/opinion/editorials/ct-edit-police-chicago-defund-consent-decree-20200610-ft2ji5fclvgtflac5plv5b4dwq-story.html
— Coronavirus in Illinois updates: 625 new known COVID-19 cases reported as death of infant in March confirmed to have been from virus-related pneumonia
https://www.chicagotribune.com/coronavirus/ct-coronavirus-pandemic-chicago-illinois-news-20200610-7zvtvk3peffoxheu65djoof5ne-story.html

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— Officials report 625 new coronavirus cases, Illinois’ lowest daily count since late March The Illinois Department of Public Health also reported 78 additional deaths, raising the state’s death toll to 6,095. – Mitchell Armentrout
https://chicago.suntimes.com/coronavirus/2020/6/10/21286911/illinois-coronavirus-covid-cases-deaths-pritzker-reopening-june-10
— Lightfoot angered by leaked audio from call with aldermen during looting Ald. Ray Lopez denied leaking the audio, but said the mayor’s office should release the full recording. Lopez argued the conference calls with aldermen violate the Open Meetings Act. – Fran Spielman
https://chicago.suntimes.com/2020/6/10/21286695/looting-chicago-aldermen-mayor-conference-call-recording-leaked-lightfoot-lopez
— Budget Committee OKs Lightfoot plan on how to spend $1.1 billion windfall from federal stimulus During the marathon meeting, aldermen questioned whether enough was set aside for housing and violence prevention and if $40 million was enough to hold back in case of a spike in coronavirus cases later this year. – Fran Spielman
https://chicago.suntimes.com/city-hall/2020/6/10/21287049/coronavirus-federal-stimulus-cares-act-city-council-spending-plan
— $5 million fund will help Chicagoans ineligible for federal stimulus help during pandemic  Each eligible household can get $1,000. The federal CARES Act “leaves behind thousands of residents,” Lightfoot said, and that includes many essential workers. – Fran Spielman
https://chicago.suntimes.com/coronavirus/2020/6/10/21286563/coronavirus-undocumented-assistance-cares-act-chicago-lightfoot-resurrection-project

DAILY HERALD
— Body cameras, civilian review board among proposed Aurora police reforms – Patricia Babcock McGraw
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20200610/body-cameras-civilian-review-board-among-proposed-aurora-police-reforms
— DuPage board member Sean Noonan under fire for ‘liking’ Facebook comment – Robert Sanchez
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20200610/dupage-board-member-under-fire-for-liking-facebook-comment
— Naperville Jaycees cancel 2020 Last Fling
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20200610/naperville-jaycees-cancel-2020-last-fling

CRAIN’S CHICAGO BUSINESS
— Now you’ll have to pass a health screening to fly United Airlines Next time you check in, you’ll be asked if you have symptoms like a fever or a loss of smell. And if you fail the test . – JOHN PLETZ
https://www.chicagobusiness.com/airlines-airports/now-youll-have-pass-health-screening-fly-united-airlines

NPR ILLINOIS
— Brands Speak Out For Social Justice, But Critics Scrutinize Their Actions
https://www.nprillinois.org/post/brands-speak-out-social-justice-critics-scrutinize-their-actions#stream/0

NAPERVILLE COMMUNITY TELEVISION
— Last Fling Canceled
https://www.nctv17.com/nctv17-news-update/last-fling-canceled-library-reopening-new-park-district-police-chief/

CENTER FOR ILLINOIS POLITICS
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Trump-haters crow about their success in making students Trump-haters.
https://mailchi.mp/centerforilpolitics/studentsshow-solidarity-for-racial-injustice

CENTER SQUARE ILLINOIS
— More elected officials want to relax Pritzker’s COVID-19 restrictions sooner – Greg Bishop
https://www.thecentersquare.com/illinois/more-elected-officials-want-to-relax-pritzker-s-covid-19-restrictions-sooner/article_a76054b8-ab58-11ea-b49e-f379256e3d98.html

MCHENRY COUNTY BLOG
— New State-Mandated Abortion Coverage Challenged in Court
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/06/10/new-state-mandated-abortion-coverage-challenged-in-court/
— “Let Our People Go,” Republican State Senators Urge Pritzker
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/06/10/let-our-people-go-republican-state-senators-urge-pritzker/

ILLINOIS REVIEW
— CHRISTIANS SUE STATE OF ILLINOIS FOR REQUIRING ABORTION COVERAGE AGAINST RELIGIOUS BELIEFS
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2020/06/christians-sue-state-of-illinois-for-requiring-abortion-coverage-against-religious-beliefs.html
— WILL REPUBLICAN REP. WEHRLI VOTE FOR BIDEN LIKE GENERAL POWELL SAYS HE WILL?
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2020/06/will-republican-rep-wehrli-vote-for-biden-like-general-powell-says-he-will.html
— WEYERMULLER: PROTESTS CONTINUE AS CHICAGO OPENS OUTDOOR DINING & RETAIL STORES
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2020/06/weyermuller-protests-continue-as-chicago-opens-outdoor-dining-retail-stores.html
— THORNER/INGOLD: WHAT WOULD LIFE BE LIKE WITHOUT A POLICE FORCE?
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2020/06/thorneringold-what-would-life-be-like-without-a-police-force.html

WASHINGTON EXAMINER
— ‘Defund the police’ movement finds no takers at heated Capitol Hill hearing – Kerry Picket
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/defund-the-police-movement-finds-no-takers-at-heated-capitol-hill-hearing
— Portland mayor gives every city employee 40 hours of paid time off to mourn 400 years of black oppression – Andrew Mark Miller
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/portland-mayor-gives-every-city-employee-40-hours-of-paid-time-off-to-mourn-400-years-of-black-oppression
— George Floyd protests hijacked for reparations and other pet projects
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/opinion/george-floyd-protests-hijacked-for-reparations-and-other-pet-projects

GOPUSA
— Mayor De Blasio: Five NYC Streets To Be Painted, Renamed In Honor Of Black Lives Matter
https://www.gopusa.com/?p=90215
— Al Sharpton Uses Floyd Funeral To Demand The NFL Give Kaepernick A Job
https://www.gopusa.com/al-sharpton-uses-floyd-funeral-to-demand-the-nfl-give-kaepernick-a-job/

TOWNHALL
— Why You No Longer Recognize Your Country – Ann Coulter
https://townhall.com/columnists/anncoulter/2020/06/10/why-you-no-longer-recognize-your-country-n2570445

THOMAS MORE SOCIETY
— Lawsuit Charges Illinois with Religious Liberty Violations Over Forced Abortion Coverage
https://www.thomasmoresociety.org/lawsuit-charges-illinois-with-religious-liberty-violations-over-forced-abortion-coverage/

NATIONAL REVIEW
— Dr. Birx Says George Floyd Protests Have Resulted in the Destruction of 70 Covid-19 Testing Sites – TOBIAS HOONHOUT
https://www.nationalreview.com/news/dr-birx-says-george-floyd-protests-have-resulted-in-the-destruction-of-70-covid-19-testing-sites/
— Welcome to America’s Cultural Revolution – DAVID HARSANYI (DIERSEN: I should write a book about those who have worked the hardest to a) stop me from sending out GOPUSA ILLINOIS emails and b) stop everyone from reading those emails.)
https://www.nationalreview.com/2020/06/welcome-to-americas-cultural-revolution/
(FROM THE ARTICLE: Even in the opinion section, only approved thought is permitted. We’re in the dawn of a high-tech, bloodless Cultural Revolution; one that relies on intimidation, public shaming, and economic ruin to dictate what words and ideas are permissible in the public square. “Words are violence” has always been an illiberal notion meant to stifle speech and open discourse. Popularized by a generation of coddled and brittle college students, it now guides policy on editorial pages at newspapers such as the Philadelphia Inquirer, the New York Times, and most major news outlets.)

EPOCH TIMES
— Black Lives Matter Began With Claim of Systemic Racism – MATTHEW VADUM
https://www.theepochtimes.com/black-lives-matter-began-with-claim-of-systemic-racism_3384352.html

THE HILL
— Here are the celebrities donating to Black Lives Matter – ALEX GANGITANO (DIERSEN: BLM gets money from individuals, organizations, companies, governments, and countries that are anti-Trump, anti-conservative, anti-patriotic, anti-Republican, anti-American, anti-White, anti-male, anti-older people, anti-rich people, anti-gun owners, anti-Protestant, anti-German Americans, anti-draft avoiders, and/or anti-those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.)anti-Trump, anti-conservative, anti-patriotic, anti-Republican, anti-American, anti-White, anti-male, anti-older people, anti-rich people, anti-gun owners, anti-Protestant, anti-German Americans, and/or anti-those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.
https://thehill.com/blogs/in-the-know/in-the-know/502036-here-are-the-celebrities-donating-to-black-lives-matter
— Job gains show signs of widening racial divide | Annual deficit hits $1.9 trillion in just eight months | Fed holds rates near zero, plans no hikes until at least 2022 – SYLVAN LANE
https://thehill.com/policy/finance/overnights/502173-on-the-money-job-gains-show-signs-of-widening-racial-divide-annual

NEW YORK TIMES
— Fed Leaves Rates Unchanged and Projects Years of High Unemployment Federal Reserve officials indicated they expected the economic recovery from the pandemic-induced recession would be a slow one, with rates near zero for years. – Jeanna Smialek
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/06/10/business/economy/federal-reserve-economy-coronavirus.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: A Trump-hater says “Black Lives Matter Is Winning.”
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/06/10/opinion/black-lives-matter-protests.html

WASHINGTON POST
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Trump-haters say “Republicans fear Trump’s weakened standing jeopardizes the party in November.”
https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/republicans-fear-trumps-weakened-standing-jeopardizes-the-party-in-november/2020/06/10/998c1104-aa65-11ea-9063-e69bd6520940_story.html

NEW YORK MAGAZINE
— Republicans Moving Trump’s Convention Celebration to Jacksonville – Ed Kilgore
https://nymag.com/intelligencer/2020/06/jacksonville-likely-new-site-of-trumps-convention-fte.html

VANITY FAIR
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: A Trump-hater says “AMERICAN VOTERS ARE RAPIDLY EMBRACING THE BLACK LIVES MATTER MOVEMENT.”
https://www.vanityfair.com/news/2020/06/american-voters-rapidly-embracing-black-lives-matter-movement-george-floyd

RASMUSSEN REPORTS
— The Monumental Campaign to #CancelAmerica – Michelle Malkin
https://www.rasmussenreports.com/public_content/political_commentary/commentary_by_michelle_malkin/the_monumental_campaign_to_cancelamerica
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Trump-haters crow about their success in promoting BLM.
https://www.rasmussenreports.com/public_content/politics/current_events/social_issues/popularity_of_black_lives_matter_jumps_to_62

May 28 Evening Edition

WHITE HOUSE
— President Trump signs order to fight online censorship
https://www.whitehouse.gov/1600daily/

ABC7
— Trump signs executive order targeting social media companies after fact checks applied to his tweets
https://abc7chicago.com/politics/trump-escalates-war-on-twitter-social-media-protections/6217025/

NBC5
— One Day Before Entering Phase 3, Illinois Reports 1,527 New Coronavirus Cases Much of Illinois is set to enter its next stage of reopening Friday
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/one-day-before-entering-phase-3-illinois-reports-1527-new-coronavirus-cases/2279458/
— All 4 of Illinois’ Health Regions Will be Allowed to Enter Phase 3 Friday: Pritzker As of Thursday, just two days remained in the statewide stay-at-home order, but regions can begin entering phase three Friday
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/all-4-of-illinois-health-regions-will-be-allowed-to-enter-phase-3-friday-pritzker-says/2279486/

CBS2
— Lightfoot : Phase 3 In Chicago Begins June 3
https://chicago.cbslocal.com/2020/05/28/lightfoot-phase-3-in-chicago-begins-june-3/

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— Pritzker bolsters testing rules for nursing homes, issues Phase 3 ‘guidance’ for churches Each long-term care facility will be required to report to public health officials the number of residents and staff tested, and the number of positive and negative test results. The facilities must also make sure a copy of infection control policies and procedures is provided to residents and to the families of residents. – Mitchell Armentrout and Tina Sfondeles
https://chicago.suntimes.com/coronavirus/2020/5/28/21273753/illinois-pritzker-coronavirus-cases-deaths-reopening-may-28
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: A Trump-hater says “Trump stomps on his Twitter megaphone The president’s assault on social media for daring to fact-check him is a reminder: He will take everything down with him.”
https://chicago.suntimes.com/columnists/2020/5/28/21272978/trump-twitter-fact-check-free-speech-vote-fraud-election-mail-in-ballots

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— Mayor Lori Lightfoot says Chicago will move to phase 3 of her reopening plan on June 3 but warns: ‘COVID-19 is still very much part of our present’ – JOHN BYRNE, DAN PETRELLA and ADAM LUKACH
https://www.chicagotribune.com/coronavirus/ct-coronavirus-chicago-lightfoot-reopening-20200528-cefwiuidwnfd7a57m25uavq6me-story.html
— COVID-19 spurs union pushes among Chicago-area essential workers. ‘We’re not just burger flippers. We’ve been essential.’ – Ally Marotti
https://www.chicagotribune.com/coronavirus/ct-coronavirus-chicago-essential-workers-unionize-20200528-ggbhu4gec5fm7paj4fvbh6cpmu-story.html
— For second straight day, crowd confronts Chicago police making arrest on gun charges – Deanese Williams-Harris
https://www.chicagotribune.com/news/breaking/ct-chicago-police-confront-crowds-20200528-hfgglk2t7jgyfa2ucl7sovwvtm-story.html
— Bosses say $600 coronavirus unemployment boost makes reopening harder. Some workers ‘are making more money than they’ve ever made by not working right now.’ – Alexia Elejalde-Ruiz
https://www.chicagotribune.com/coronavirus/ct-pandemic-unemployment-benefits-600-per-week-20200528-skxom4r2obczxa6vef5b7iivz4-story.html

DAILY HERALD
— State reports 104 more COVID-19 deaths, passes 115,000 total cases – Marni Pyke
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20200528/state-reports-104-more-covid-19-deaths-passes-115000-total-cases
— Job losses continue to mount in U.S. despite reopenings – AP
https://www.dailyherald.com/business/20200528/job-losses-continue-to-mount-in-us-despite-reopenings

CRAIN’S CHICAGO BUSINESS
— Kaegi to cut assessments on homes, condos by 8 to 12 percent The Cook County Assessor has unveiled his plan to reduce the tax burden on most residential and commercial properties to account for the coronavirus pandemic. – ALBY GALLUN
https://www.chicagobusiness.com/commercial-real-estate/kaegi-cut-assessments-homes-condos-8-12-percent

CHAMPAIGN/URBANA NEWS GAZETTE
— Pay hike coming for legislators? Dems, GOP at odds on question – Jim Dey
https://www.news-gazette.com/opinion/columns/jim-dey-pay-hike-coming-for-legislators-dems-gop-at-odds-on-question/article_a39b07ef-fdb9-54ae-afd4-80c2dbb925b9.html

NPR ILLINOIS
— Stung By Twitter, Trump Signs Executive Order To Weaken Social Media Companies – BOBBY ALLYN
https://www.nprillinois.org/post/stung-twitter-trump-signs-executive-order-weaken-social-media-companies#stream/0

MCHENRY COUNTY BLOG
— Police State of Illinois Hits the Neighborhood
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/05/28/police-state-of-illinois-hits-the-neighborhood/
— Ugaste Summarizes Legislation Session
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/05/28/ugaste-summarizes-legislation-session/
— IL-6: Jeanne Ives Critiques State Budget…Again
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/05/28/il-6-jeanne-ives-critiques-state-budget-again/
— Wilcox on Pay Raise
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/05/28/146731/
— Skillicorn-Pritzker in Conflict
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/05/27/skillicorn-pritzker-in-conflict/
— IL-06/IL-14/IL-17: Jeanne Ives and Jim Oberweis Promoted to Top Tier of NRCC
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/05/27/il-06-il-14-il-17-jeanne-ives-and-jim-oberweis-promoted-to-top-tier-of-nrcc/
— Ugaste Puts Forth Checks and Balances Idea
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/05/27/ugaste-puts-forth-checks-and-balances-idea/
— AJ Friend DCFS Caseworker Carols Acosta’s Disciplinary Records Secret Until Final Decision
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/05/26/acosta-dcfs-disciplinary-records-secret-until-final-decision/
— Questions Governor Pritzker Should Answer, But Hasn’
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/05/26/questions-governor-pritzker-should-answer-but-hasnt/

CAPITOL FAX
— McSweeney forces removal of Blagojevich video, outs person behind it
https://capitolfax.com/2020/05/28/mcsweeney-forces-removal-of-blagojevich-video-outs-person-behind-it/
— 1,527 new cases, 104 additional deaths
https://capitolfax.com/2020/05/28/1527-new-cases-104-additional-deaths/
— Pritzker says IDPH has offered “suggestions” to churches – Says he’s received “pushback” from some private nursing homes – IDPH will file new rule on nursing homes – Still looking at what to do about IDPH rule – Dodges question about Willie Wilson – Employers should use “common decency” when bring workers back – Will wait on feds before making any more budget decisions – Central Illinois hospitalization numbers improve – “We might potentially have to move backwards in the phases – “Not our intention” to make changes to Phase 4 guidance – No plans to dine at restaurant this weekend – No decision about ending daily briefing – Repeats that he has never encouraged police enforcement – Suggests GOP demand for IDES audit could be a “political move” – Still pondering school reopening – All testing is free – Asked about dangers of Legionella in large buildings – Testing and tracing metrics are “internal goals” – Points to federal rules on unemployment and workers who refuse to return – “Difficult for us to open theaters in the near future” – Dr. Ezike talks rules for malls – Dr. Ezike monitoring outbreak at county jail with ICE detainees
https://capitolfax.com/2020/05/28/pritzker-says-idph-has-offered-suggestions-to-churches/
— COVID-19 roundup
https://capitolfax.com/2020/05/28/covid-19-roundup-45/
— Justice Kavanaugh orders Illinois to respond to church filing by tonight
https://capitolfax.com/2020/05/28/justice-kavanaugh-orders-illinois-to-respond-to-church-filing-by-tonight/
— Poll finds support for Clean Energy Jobs Act, Pritzker approval 56-40, State legislative Democrats more popular than Trump
https://capitolfax.com/2020/05/28/poll-finds-support-for-clean-energy-jobs-act-pritzker-approval-56-40-state-legislative-democrats-more-popular-than-trump/
— 21 million Americans currently receiving unemployment assistance
https://capitolfax.com/2020/05/28/21-million-americans-currently-receiving-unemployment-assistance/

WASHINGTON EXAMINER
— Joe Biden confuses D-Day date with Pearl Harbor attack – Naomi Lim
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/joe-biden-confuses-d-day-date-with-pearl-harbor-attack

NEWSMAX
— Democrats Hate Trump More Than They’ll Ever Love America – Patrick Murray
https://www.newsmax.com/patrickmurray/tds-covid-china/2020/05/28/id/969494/

THE HILL
— Trump signs order targeting social media firms’ legal protections – CHRIS MILLS RODRIGO AND MORGAN CHALFANT
https://thehill.com/policy/technology/500006-trump-signs-order-targeting-social-media-firms-legal-protections

REUTERS
— Trump move could scrap or weaken law that protects social media companies – Nandita Bose, Jeff Mason
https://www.reuters.com/article/us-twitter-trump-executive-order-social/trump-move-could-scrap-or-weaken-law-that-protects-social-media-companies-idUSKBN2340MW
— U.S. weekly jobless claims still elevated; core capital goods orders fall – Lucia Mutikani
https://www.reuters.com/article/us-usa-economy/us-weekly-jobless-claims-still-elevated-core-capital-goods-orders-fall-idUSKBN234208
— What’s in the law protecting internet companies – and can Trump change it? – Jonathan Weber, Elizabeth Culliford
https://www.reuters.com/article/us-twitter-trump-executive-order-explain/explainer-whats-in-the-law-protecting-internet-companies-and-can-trump-change-it-idUSKBN23434V

NEW YORK TIMES
— Legal Shield for Social Media Is Targeted by Trump Section 230, from a 1996 federal law, was meant to protect young internet companies from liability. Lawmakers have threatened to change it. – Daisuke Wakabayashi (DIERSEN: I should write a book about those who have attacked me for my including links in GOPUSA ILLINOIS emails to articles that others have published. I would focus on candidates, their political consultants, their campaign managers, their staff members, their volunteers, their operatives, and their dupes. I would focus on the articles that candidates did not like because they were critical of the candidate or were positive about the candidate’s opponent. I would focus on candidates who focus on destroying those like me who they cannot manipulate or dominate.)
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/05/28/business/section-230-internet-speech.html
— Trump’s Order on Social Media Could Harm One Person in Particular: Trump Without certain liability protections, companies like Twitter would have to be more aggressive about policing messages that press the boundaries — like the president’s. – Peter Baker and Daisuke Wakabayashi
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/05/28/us/politics/trump-social-media-executive-order.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: A Trump-hater says “How White Women Use Themselves as Instruments of Terror.”
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/05/27/opinion/racism-white-women.html

WASHINGTON POST
— Trump signs order that could punish social media companies for how they police content, drawing criticism and doubts of legality – Tony Romm and Elizabeth Dwoskin
https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2020/05/28/trump-social-media-executive-order/

NEW YORK MAGAZINE
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: A Trump-hater says “Trump’s Dangerous Desire for an In-Person Political Convention.”
https://nymag.com/intelligencer/2020/05/trumps-dangerous-desire-for-an-old-school-convention.html

JD SUPRA
— DISGUSTING, TRAGIC: Employer Rights Go Up in Smoke: NYC Largely Bans Marijuana Testing of Prospective Employees
https://www.jdsupra.com/legalnews/employer-rights-go-up-in-smoke-nyc-70881/?

FIVE THIRTY EIGHT
— The Voters Who Don’t Like Trump Or Biden – Geoffrey Skelley (DIERSEN: Trump and Biden share the following demographics: older, White, male, married, Christian, non-poor, gun owners, draft avoiders, and their ancestors have been in America for a long time.)
https://fivethirtyeight.com/features/is-trump-losing-among-voters-who-dont-like-him-or-biden/

RASMUSSEN REPORTS
— 27% of Blacks Say Black Voter Who Chooses Trump Over Biden Is Not Really Black
https://www.rasmussenreports.com/public_content/politics/elections/election_2020/27_of_blacks_say_black_voter_who_chooses_trump_over_biden_is_not_really_black

May 18 Evening Edition

ABC7
— Republican and social justice leaders condemn anti-Semitic signs, rhetoric Pritzker protests – Ravi Baichwal
https://abc7chicago.com/reopening-illinois-illiois-coronavirus-stay-at-home-order-stay-at-home-protest/6194365/
(FROM THE ARTICLE: Politicians were implored to denounce the anti-Semitism, and two leading state Republicans did so Monday. “There is no place for hatred in our state, and I will continue to speak out, as will members of my caucus, against hateful speech,” said State Senator Bill Brady. “I don’t support hate speech, though, so this doesn’t reflect the good people in the Republican party or Independents. They have nothing to do with us, and I would ask in the future that they stay home. We don’t need them,” said House Republican Leader Rep. Jim Durkin.)
— Coronavirus Illinois: COVID-19 cases top 96K with over 4K deaths
https://abc7chicago.com/society/illinois-covid-19-cases-top-96k-over-4k-deaths/6193714/
— Trump says he’s taking malaria drug hydroxychloroquine in case he gets coronavirus – AP
https://abc7chicago.com/health/trump-says-hes-taking-malaria-drug-in-case-he-gets-coronavirus/6193967/

NBC5
— Illinois Coronavirus Cases Surpass 95,000 With 2,294 New Cases Reported All four state healthcare regions remain within the limits prescribed by the governor’s phased reopening plan
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/coronavirus/illinois-coronavirus-cases-surpass-95000-with-2294-new-cases-reported/2274022/
— Much of Illinois is On Track to Enter Phase 3 at End of May, But What About Chicago? Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot has unveiled different guidelines for the city
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/much-of-illinois-is-on-track-to-enter-phase-3-at-end-of-may-but-what-about-chicago/2273999/
— Chicago to Fine Churches That Held Services in Violation of Stay-at-Home Order Religious gatherings have been limited to 10 people under Gov. Pritzker’s stay-at-home order
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/chicago-to-fine-churches-that-held-services-in-violation-of-stay-at-home-order/2274089/

FOX NEWS CHICAGO
— Illinois reports 59 more COVID-19 deaths Monday; 3rd straight day death toll under 100
https://www.fox32chicago.com/news/illinois-reports-59-more-covid-19-deaths-monday-3rd-straight-day-death-toll-under-100

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— Coronavirus in Illinois updates: Pritzker announces effort to ramp up contact tracing; 2,294 new known COVID-19 infections and 59 additional deaths reported
https://www.chicagotribune.com/coronavirus/ct-coronavirus-pandemic-chicago-illinois-news-20200518-ae3czc3hnzde3cbzfiub7xferi-story.html
— With a new, stricter grading system — plus warmer weather — Cook County is now getting a D on social distancing – Hal Dardick
https://www.chicagotribune.com/coronavirus/ct-coronavirus-social-distancing-grade-chicago-cook-county-20200518-eypxs3zrbffo7bqqvhmmmaekvq-story.html
— State legislators who defy the mask requirement should be barred from session – Eric Zorn
https://www.chicagotribune.com/columns/eric-zorn/ct-column-masks-general-assembly-zorn-20200518-d53w5dnqcrfgfhnjrtxy4c7nku-story.html
— Why churches, for now, should remain closed – Editorial
https://www.chicagotribune.com/opinion/editorials/ct-edit-churches-closed-coronavirus-chicago-cupich-20200518-qkcy6u4sgfdjdm7esi2bpo553u-story.html
— Illinois can safely start to reopen, if we follow these measures – ROBERT A. WEINSTEIN AND CORY FRANKLIN
https://www.chicagotribune.com/opinion/commentary/ct-opinion-coronavirus-next-steps-20200518-rkzohcal5rbgfkjrzhi7itkiwa-story.html
— Mayor Lightfoot, it’s time to reopen the lakefront – EDITORIAL
https://www.chicagotribune.com/opinion/editorials/ct-editorial-coronavirus-lakefront-reopen-lori-lightfoot-20200518-kwihu6c2cjhxlkuniz7chzhrom-story.html
— Business owners now face misdemeanor charge if they reopen in spite of Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s stay-at-home order – JAMIE MUNKS and RICK PEARSON
https://www.chicagotribune.com/coronavirus/ct-coronavirus-illinois-pritzker-order-20200518-igdhoofobraevmmrquoqfjbw4a-story.html

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— Putting his message where his mouth is? Downstate Republican hopes to make a point by not wearing mask Bailey said not wearing a mask is his way of making Democrats face facts. “These Chicago legislators are making more of a deal of wearing a mask in Springfield than they are about, you know, getting this $7.2 billion deficit that we’re staring at with our budget,” he said. – Neal Earley
https://chicago.suntimes.com/politics/2020/5/18/21262924/downstate-republican-mask-face-covering-bailey-madigan-durkin-halbrook-covid-19-coronavirus
— GOP: Graduated tax ‘cash grab’ will stifle pandemic recovery House Minority Leader Jim Durkin said this week’s special session in Springfield should consider dumping the plan to alter the state Constitution and discard the current flat-rate income tax. – AP
https://chicago.suntimes.com/politics/2020/5/18/21262849/gop-graduated-tax-cash-grab-will-stifle-pandemic-recovery
— Illinois reports 3rd straight day with fewer than 100 COVID-19 deaths (LIVE UPDATES) Here’s what we know today about the continuing spread of coronavirus and its ripple effects in Chicago and Illinois.
https://chicago.suntimes.com/essential-coronavirus-news/2020/5/18/21262093/latest-coronavirus-news-live-updates-chicago-illinois-2020
— Showdown looming over Pritzker’s stay-at-home order before skeptical downstate judge A Clay County judge, who is clearly opposed to the order, told lawyers the controversy “begs to be resolved. It’s got to be resolved in this court, and it’s going to be and it’s going to be resolved Friday.” – Jon Seidel
https://chicago.suntimes.com/coronavirus/2020/5/18/21262332/legal-showdown-stay-at-home-order-jb-pritzker-looming-downstate
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Trump-haters use coronavirus a) to promote illegal immigration and b) to demonize, denigrate, and condemn Trump.
https://chicago.suntimes.com/2020/5/18/21260092/coronavirus-undocumented-chicago-grassroots-community-cash-relief-applications
— City looks at fines against churches that defied stay-home order “There were some churches that congregated in excess of the allowable number and we will be taking action as to those individuals and those churches,” Mayor Lori Lightfoot said Monday. – Fran Spielman
https://chicago.suntimes.com/coronavirus/2020/5/18/21262715/churches-stay-home-order-coronavirus-lightfoot-belmont-cragin
— Pandemic shutdown of Chicago economy to cost city ‘probably in excess of $500 million’ says top mayoral aide Mayor Lori Lightfoot has repeatedly refused to project the size of Chicago’s budget shortfall, but under questioning at Monday’s Finance Committee meeting, Chief Financial Officer Jennie Huang Bennett did just that. – Fran Spielman
https://chicago.suntimes.com/city-hall/2020/5/18/21262664/coronavirus-stay-home-shutdown-chicago-economy-cost
— A message to my fellow liberals: Working people are getting angrier and angrier It seems to be therapeutic to many of my friends to have their beliefs reinforced each night that anyone who complains about shutdowns is unintelligent or malevolent. – Richard J. Gonzalez
https://chicago.suntimes.com/2020/5/18/21262758/liberal-media-working-people-shutdown-unemployment-kent-college-richard-j-gonzalez-rachel-maddow

DAILY HERALD
— ‘I am not going to be anybody’s boogeyman’: DuPage sheriff says county is ready to reopen – Robert Sanchez
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20200518/i-am-not-going-to-be-anybodys-boogeyman-dupage-sheriff-says-county-is-ready-to-reopen
— DuPage County Sheriff James Mendrick’s Facebook message about Gov. Pritzker and COVID-19
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20200518/dupage-county-sheriff-james-mendricks-facebook-message-about-gov-pritzker-and-covid-19

CRAIN’S CHICAGO BUSINESS
— GOP leaders turn up heat on Pritzker’s ‘fair tax’ proposal Springfield Democrats are unlikely to heed a call to pull the proposed graduated income tax amendment off the November ballot, but Republicans smell a good issue. – GREG HINZ
https://www.chicagobusiness.com/greg-hinz-politics/gop-leaders-turn-heat-pritzkers-fair-tax-proposal
— Coronavirus will end the golden age for college towns These engines of regional growth will struggle with state funding cuts, fewer foreign students and destroyed household finances. – NOAH SMITH
https://www.chicagobusiness.com/opinion/coronavirus-will-end-golden-age-college-towns?utm_source=today-s-crain-s&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=20200518&utm_content=article3-headline
— McDonald’s franchisees face steep costs to bring back dine-in One Illinois franchisee estimates it could cost $1,000 per day per restaurant in added expenses to reopen a dining room. – DALTON BARKER
https://www.chicagobusiness.com/restaurants/mcdonalds-franchisees-face-steep-costs-bring-back-dine
— AS THE DEMOCRAT PARTY’S STRANGLEHOLD ON ILLINOIS, ON COOK COUNTY, AND ON CHICAGO TIGHTENS: The economic tsunami effect of COVID-19 for Latinos here The disproportionate economic damage Latinos have suffered in addition to the tragic physical toll is a crisis within a crisis. It’s hurting the entire state. – SYLVIA PUENTE
https://www.chicagobusiness.com/opinion/economic-tsunami-effect-covid-19-latinos-here
— Pritzker defends new penalties for stores that break shutdown rules The punishments—up to a $2,500 fine and a year in jail—are needed to protect public health, the governor said, and are actually less severe than what the law had allowed. – GREG HINZ
https://www.chicagobusiness.com/greg-hinz-politics/pritzker-defends-new-penalties-stores-break-shutdown-rules

BLOOMINGTON PANTAGRAPH
— Illinois GOP seeks to remove graduated tax measure from ballot – JERRY NOWICKI
https://www.pantagraph.com/news/state-and-regional/govt-and-politics/illinois-gop-seeks-to-remove-graduated-tax-measure-from-ballot/article_a81a19f8-e25b-5235-affd-bd94df894bc8.html

JOURNAL GAZETTE TIMES COURIER
— Business owners now face misdemeanor charge if they reopen in spite of Pritzker’s stay-at-home order – JAMIE MUNKS and RICK PEARSON
https://jg-tc.com/news/state-and-regional/govt-and-politics/icymi-business-owners-now-face-misdemeanor-charge-if-they-reopen-in-spite-of-pritzker-s/article_7e3a165e-f2a2-5149-a5e1-6582f2b281ba.html

WAND
— Lawmakers announce resolution to withdraw income tax hike from Nov. ballot
https://www.wandtv.com/news/lawmakers-announce-resolution-to-withdraw-income-tax-hike-from-nov-ballot/article_5200b26c-9922-11ea-a723-97cf8d843747.html

NPR ILLINOIS
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Ever-increasingly, if you do not promote LGBTQ activity, Democrats and Democrat plants, Libertarians and Libertarian plants, Greens and Green plants, and RINOs demonize you, denigrate you, and condemn you.
https://www.nprillinois.org/post/home-not-safe-some-lgbtq-young-people-face-rejection-families-lockdown#stream/0

ILLINOIS LEAKS
— Bailey v. Pritzker: Summary Judgement Motion filed, hearing on Friday – KIRK ALLEN
https://edgarcountywatchdogs.com/2020/05/bailey-v-pritzker-summary-judgement-motion-filed-hearing-on-friday/
— Governor Pritzker’s nightmare – Executive Order power trumped by Illinois Supreme Court case law and Lisa Madigan written opinion – KIRK ALLEN
https://edgarcountywatchdogs.com/2020/05/governor-pritzkers-nightmare-executive-order-power-trumped-by-illinois-supreme-court-case-law-and-lisa-madigan-written-opinion/
— If it walks like a duck, quacks like a duck…Pritzker legal case is crumbling in Darren Bailey lawsuit – KIRK ALLEN
https://edgarcountywatchdogs.com/2020/05/if-it-walks-like-a-duck-quacks-like-a-duck-pritzker-legal-case-is-crumbling-in-darren-bailey-lawsuit/

ILLINOIS FAMILY INSTITUTE
— Governor Pritzker Wants to Criminalize Lock-Down Opposition – David E. Smith
https://illinoisfamily.org/politics/governor-pritzker-wants-to-criminalize-lock-down-opposition/

ILLINOIS REVIEW
— WITH LEADERS LIKE THESE
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2020/05/with-leaders-like-these.html
— WHY DOES PRITZKER IGNORE PANDEMIC LAW FORMER STATE SENATOR BARACK OBAMA SPONSORED? – former State Senator Ed Petka
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2020/05/opinion-why-does-pritzker-ignore-pandemic-law-former-state-senator-barack-obama-sponsored.html
— 40% MORE LIKELY TO CONTINUE HOMESCHOOLING AFTER COVID SHUTDOWN ENDS
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2020/05/40-more-likely-to-continue-homeschooling-after-covid-shutdown-ends-.html

CAPITOL FAX
— Brady and Durkin announce resolution to remove “Fair Tax” from the ballot
https://capitolfax.com/2020/05/18/brady-and-durkin-announce-resolution-to-remove-fair-tax-from-the-ballot/
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Trump-haters side with Pritzker against Amy Jacobson. I should write a book about pot pushers who sided with pot pushers against me when I spoke against pot at a DuPage County Board meeting last year.
https://capitolfax.com/2020/05/18/reopen-rally-speaker-upset-that-she-cant-ask-governor-questions-during-media-briefing/
— State announces two counties will run pilot contact tracing program – Pritzker explains new IDPH rule – Says it’s a “tool” for law enforcement – “Within the existing law” – Hopeful that people can get back to work at Ford plant – Talks about horse racing reopening – Full investigation of data breach – Blames Deloitte for breach – Free credit reports for victims – Says he’s “reluctant” to interfere with churches – Fall surge would mean “big trouble” – No need for legislation on EO – Worried about family’s safety – Slams legislators who were “perfectly willing” to speak to a crowd displaying Nazi and swastika signs – Won’t ask ISP to enforce mask rule in Clay County court – “Balance weighs in favor of keeping people safe” – Asked about map – “The GOP wants to keep people from voting” on Fair Tax – Repeats that he wants help for small biz, including restaurants – Mail-in ballots top election-related session priority
https://capitolfax.com/2020/05/18/state-announces-two-counties-will-run-pilot-contact-tracing-program/
— 2,294 new cases, 59 additional deaths
https://capitolfax.com/2020/05/18/2294-new-cases-59-additional-deaths/
— COVID-19 roundup
https://capitolfax.com/2020/05/18/covid-19-roundup-40/

CBS NEWS
— Many low-wage workers earn more on unemployment than in their former jobs – KHRISTOPHER J. BROOKS
https://www.cbsnews.com/news/unemployment-benefits-low-wage-workers-make-more-income/

WASHINGTON POST
— Trump says he is taking hydroxychloroquine to protect against coronavirus, dismisses safety concerns
https://www.washingtonpost.com/nation/2020/05/18/coronavirus-update-us/

MACOMB DAILY
— News not so unbiased with political influence – Brian Pannebecker (DIERSEN: I should write a book about those who demonize, denigrate, and condemn my judgment. I would focus on those who demonize, denigrate, and condemn a) the decisions that I make to include hyperlinks to articles in GOPUSA ILLINOIS emails and/or b) the comments that I make on those articles.)
https://www.macombdaily.com/opinion/news-not-so-unbiased-with-political-influence/article_59306d7c-9916-11ea-bcfe-2b792ef09d8c.html

May 6 Evening Edition

ABC7
— Coronavirus Illinois: COVID-19 cases reach 68K, nearly 3K deaths; Pritzker defends reopening plan to GOP lawmakers, business groups Plan to reopen Illinois doesn’t move quickly enough, critics say – Craig Wall, Eric Horng and Jessica D’Onofrio
https://abc7chicago.com/society/gov-pritzker-defends-plan-to-reopen-illinois/6155905/
— Sound of apparent toilet flush interrupts U.S. Supreme Court oral argument
https://abc7chicago.com/politics/sound-of-apparent-toilet-flush-interrupts-supreme-court/6157556/

NBC5
— 2,270 New Coronavirus Cases, 136 Additional Deaths Reported in Illinois As of Wednesday the state’s death toll from the virus sat at 2,974 with 68,232 total cases
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/coronavirus/2270-new-coronavirus-cases-136-additional-deaths-reported-in-illinois/2267668/
— Pritzker Defends Including Suburban Counties in Same Region as Chicago in Phased Reopening Plan McHenry, Lake, Kane, DuPage, Kendall, Grundy, Will and Kankakee counties are all included in the northeast region with Chicago, the hardest-hit city in the state
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/coronavirus/pritzker-defends-including-suburban-counties-in-same-region-as-chicago-in-phased-reopening-plan/2267754/
— Illinois Coronavirus Updates: Pitchfork Canceled, Lolla Updates, Restore Illinois Here are the latest developments on the coronavirus crisis today
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/illinois-coronavirus-updates-lollapalooza-latest-restore-illinois-health-regions/2267439/
— April Jobs Data to Show Epic Losses, Soaring Unemployment Companies are still cutting jobs in the midst of a severe downturn, with the economy possibly shrinking at an unheard-of 40% annual rate in the April-June quarter – Christopher Rugaber
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/coronavirus/april-jobs-data-show-epic-losses-soaring-unemployment/2267775/
— Latinx Community Testing Positive at Higher Rate Than Any Group in Illinois “Many of us are unable to stay home because we work in essential areas of the economy,” said Dr. Marina Del Rios
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/coronavirus/latinx-community-testing-positive-at-higher-rate-than-any-group-in-illinois/2267703/
— ‘Highly Unlikely’ That Illinois State Fair Will be Held in 2020, Pritzker Says
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/highly-unlikely-that-illinois-state-fair-will-be-held-in-2020-pritzker-says/2267792/

CBS2
— Republican Lawmakers Want More Input On Gov. JB Pritzker’s COVID-19 Reopening Plans
https://chicago.cbslocal.com/2020/05/06/republican-lawmakers-want-more-input-on-gov-jb-pritzkers-covid-19-reopening-plans/

FOX NEWS CHICAGO
— Illinois reports another 136 COVID-19 deaths Wednesday
https://www.fox32chicago.com/news/illinois-reports-another-136-covid-19-deaths-wednesday

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— We have been patient. But Gov. Pritzker is moving the goal posts. – EDITORIAL
https://www.chicagotribune.com/opinion/editorials/ct-edit-coronavirus-pritzker-open-economy-phases-20200507-uqzkcs7g2fcutnw4rzoeuufcmm-story.html
— ‘This plan does not work’: Illinois House Republicans pan Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s reopening road map – Dan Petrella
https://www.chicagotribune.com/coronavirus/ct-coronavirus-reopening-plan-response-20200506-x2q4yab63rhfxgcejm2pvuzfey-story.html
— As statewide death toll nears 3,000, Pritzker says Latino Illinoisans test positive at higher rate than any other demographic group
https://www.chicagotribune.com/coronavirus/ct-coronavirus-pandemic-chicago-illinois-news-20200506-cfvfioulyrc23pfp3xxpghcmk4-story.html
— Chicago can’t reopen without decrease in the number of coronavirus cases, Mayor Lori Lightfoot says – Gregory Pratt
https://www.chicagotribune.com/coronavirus/ct-coronavirus-chicago-lightfoot-stay-home-order-20200507-nssqhfyaxvdzrchugqdygm6dfe-story.html

— Tracking Illinois coronavirus: 2,974 deaths, 68,232 confirmed cases, 361,260 tests, 23% ICU beds, 65% ventilators open
https://www.chicagotribune.com/coronavirus/ct-viz-coronavirus-cases-in-illinois-20200304-wz44mgw6wrd5zmzngx4kc3z6a4-htmlstory.html

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— AS THE DEMOCRAT PARTY’S STRANGLEHOLD ON ILLINOIS, ON COOK COUNTY, AND ON CHICAGO TIGHTENS: Pritzker, Lightfoot respond to surge of COVID-19 cases among Hispanics Four weeks ago, Latinos comprised 14 percent of Chicago’s coronavirus cases and 9 percent of the deaths. Now, it’s 37 percent of the cases and 25 percent of the deaths—and rising in a city where 29 percent of the population is Hispanic. – Fran Spielman and Tina Sfondeles
https://chicago.suntimes.com/coronavirus/2020/5/6/21249879/pritzker-lightfoot-coronavirus-covid-19-cases-hispanics-african-americans-chicago-illinois
— 136 more die in Illinois as COVID-19 toll nears 3,000 The state’s positivity rate on Wednesday was 15%. In revealing his five-part plan to reopen Illinois, Gov. J.B. Pritzker on Tuesday said a region must be “at or under a 20% test positivity rate and increasing by no more than 10 percentage points over a 14-day period” in order to see more of the region reopened. – Tina Sfondeles
https://chicago.suntimes.com/coronavirus/2020/5/6/21249699/illinois-coronavirus-pritzker-cases-deaths-may-6
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: A Trump-hater promotes hatred of Trump.
https://chicago.suntimes.com/columnists/2020/5/6/21249648/donald-trump-mentally-unstable-ill-abraham-lincoln-25th-amendment-s-e-cupp

DAILY HERALD
— Naperville leads nation’s big cities in 2020 Census self-response rate – Marie Wilson
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20200506/naperville-leads-nations-big-cities-in-2020-census-self-response-rate
— Authorities: Man left threatening voice messages directed at DuPage County Board chairman – Robert Sanchez
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20200506/authorities-man-left-threatening-voice-messages-directed-at-dupage-county-board-chairman

CRAIN’S CHICAGO BUSINESS
— Pushback builds on Pritzker’s reopening plan Key business leaders and top Springfield Republicans say the new regional approach doesn’t move fast enough to save businesses that could be shut well into summer. – GREG HINZ
https://www.chicagobusiness.com/greg-hinz-politics/pushback-builds-pritzkers-reopening-plan


— COVID-19’S CRUSHING IMPACT
https://www.chicagobusiness.com/crain-forum-covid-19/graphic-measuring-covid-19s-crushing-impact

WBEZ
— Critics Rail Against Gov. JB Pritzker’s COVID-19 Reopening Plan The governor’s plan to let businesses reopen faces criticism from House Republican leader, Illinois’ ailing restaurant industry – Dave McKinney, Tony Arnold
https://www.wbez.org/stories/critics-rail-against-gov-jb-pritzkers-covid-19-reopening-plan/67d019f3-ad64-4843-82c5-200c044a11f4

ROCKFORD REGISTER STAR
— Hypocrisy abounds as pandemic restrictions stay in place – Scott Reeder
https://www.rrstar.com/opinion/20200506/hypocrisy-abounds-as-pandemic-restrictions-stay-in-place

NORTHWEST HERALD
— Local politicians question Pritzker’s plan to reopen Illinois Local politicians question Pritzker’s plan to reopen Illinois
https://www.nwherald.com/2020/05/06/local-politicians-question-pritzkers-plan-to-reopen-illinois/ai36k2g/

ALTON TELEGRAPH
— GOP wants ‘local’ say in Pritzker’s COVID-19 reopening plan – AP
https://www.thetelegraph.com/news/article/GOP-wants-local-say-in-Pritzker-s-COVID-19-15251483.php

CENTRAL ILLINOIS PROUD
— Democrats say Texan’s loyalty to Trump would influence his decisions as National Intelligence director – Russell Falcon, Nexstar, and Anna Wiernicki (DIERSEN: My critics/opponents a) demand blind loyalty to them and to them only and b) destroy those who fail/refuse to give them blind loyalty. I should write a book about my critics/opponents.)
https://www.centralillinoisproud.com/washington/washington-dc/democrats-say-texans-loyalty-to-trump-would-influence-his-decisions-as-national-intelligence-director/

WGEM
— Republicans demand return to Capitol, call for changes to “Restore Illinois” plan
https://wgem.com/2020/05/06/republicans-demand-return-to-capitol-call-for-changes-to-restore-illinois-plan/

NPR ILLINOIS
— Stay-At-Home Protests Draw Extremists Groups, Anti-Hate Group Says – MAUREEN FOERTSCH MCKINNEY
https://www.nprillinois.org/post/stay-home-protests-draw-extremists-groups-anti-hate-group-says#stream/0

EFFINGHAM NEWS LEADER
— Sen. Plummer Critical of Governor’s “Restore Illinois” Plan – Greg Sapp
http://www.thexradio.com/news/78-local-news/44512-sen-plummer-critical-of-governor-s-restore-illinois-plan

KHQA
— Pike County, IL cancels 2020 fair
https://khqa.com/news/coronavirus/pike-county-il-cancels-2020-fair

REPRESENTATIVE AMY GRANT
— Rep. Amy Grant Responds to Governor Pritzker’s Plan to Reopen Illinois
https://repgrant.com/2020/05/06/rep-amy-grant-responds-to-governor-pritzkers-plan-to-reopen-illinois/

ILLINOIS LEAKS
— Where is the U.S. Department of Justice? – KIRK ALLEN (DIERSEN: In Diersen v. GAO, the U.S. Department of Justice defended GAO, that is, the U.S. Department of Justice defended GAO’s political affiliation discrimination, reverse discrimination, and age discrimination against its employees who were Republican, White, male, and/or non-veteran and who did not make 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. Further, the U.S. Department of Justice defended GAO’s retaliation against its employees who opposed political affiliation discrimination, reverse discrimination, and age discrimination.)
http://edgarcountywatchdogs.com/2020/05/where-is-the-department-of-justice/

ILLINOIS REVIEW
— ILLINOIS REVIEW RELEASES LIST OF RECOMMENDED CONSERVATIVE STATE NEWS SOURCES (DIERSEN: Please urge Illinois Review to add GOPUSA ILLINOIS at www.gopillinois.com to its list of recommended conservative state news sources. I have sent GOPUSA ILLINOIS emails out since 2000. Since 2004, they have gone out each and every morning, and since 2015, each and every evening too. Since 2004, the emails have included links to more than 366,750 articles and information on many upcoming events.)
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2020/05/illinois-review-releases-list-of-recommended-conservative-state-news-sources-.html
(FROM THE ARTICLE: Here’s our initial IR recommendation list – and if you, as our readers, have ideas of other Illinois-based news sources we should consider adding, please advise us at info@illinoisreview.com. )
— GOV PRITZKER RELEASES COVID RECOVERY PLAN THAT COULD KEEP ILLINOIS SHUT DOWN INDEFINITELY
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2020/05/gov-pritzker-releases-covid-recovery-plan-that-could-keep-illinois-shut-down-indefinitely-.html
— STATE REP IN RESPONSE TO PRITZKER’S 5-PHASE COVID RECOVERY PLAN: “I WILL NOT COMPLY…”
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2020/05/state-rep-about-pritzkers-5-phase-response-to-covid-shutdown-i-will-not-comply.html
— ILLINOIS TRADE ASSOCIATION OBJECTS TO PRITZKER’S 5-PHASE PLAN; CALLS FOR PUBLIC HEARINGS
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2020/05/illinois-trade-association-objects-to-pritzkers-five-phase-plan-calls-for-public-hearings.html

CAPITOL FAX
— Republicans, biz groups knock Pritzker’s plan
https://capitolfax.com/2020/05/06/republicans-biz-groups-knock-pritzkers-plan/
— Madigan issues statement about GOP demands for reconvening session
https://capitolfax.com/2020/05/06/madigan-issues-statement-about-gop-demands-for-reconvening-session/
— Pritzker: Hispanics have a 60 percent positive test rate – Wearing face coverings in public “a collective act of patriotism” – Asked whether he was keeping the state shut down so IL could get more federal money – Restates what’s in the plan – Talks post-pandemic business opportunities – Dr. Ezike: “Virtual hugs” for Mother’s Day – Asked if he plans to continue 30-day EOs for next several months – Congregate facility infection data will be used for regions – No comment on CME plans – Employers will be given guidance on reopening – Urges patience from restaurant owners – “Highly unlikely” that Illinois State Fair will be held – “The virus hasn’t gone away” – Why 28 days instead of 14? – Warns businesses could lose licenses – Will provide guidance on boating rules – Urges people not to travel to “potential hotbeds of infection” – “Kind of crazy” for Republicans to say he’s dictating – Explains reasons for boundaries – Says the virus is holding things back, not the EO – No outside restaurant dining – Claims IDES website “actually has very good uptime” – Dr. Ezike: Allowing nursing home visitors would be increasing residents’ risk – Contact tracing a “gradual process”
https://capitolfax.com/2020/05/06/pritzker-hispanics-have-a-60-percent-positive-test-rate/
— 2,270 new cases, 15% positivity rate, 136 additional deaths
https://capitolfax.com/2020/05/06/2270-new-cases-15-positivity-rate-136-additional-deaths/


— COVID-19 roundup
https://capitolfax.com/2020/05/06/covid-19-roundup-32/

WASHINGTON TIMES
— Dallas salon owner sentenced to week in jail for reopening business, refuses to apologize – Jessica Chasmar
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2020/may/6/shelley-luther-dallas-salon-owner-sentenced-to-wee/

LIFE SITE NEWS
— Chicago churches to re-open regardless of ‘unconstitutional restrictions,’ willing to go to fed. court ‘Please be advised that … we will no longer adhere to the 10-person limit or the other unconstitutional restrictions comprised within your orders,’ the Romanian-American pastors told the governor. – Martin Bürger
https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/chicago-churches-to-re-open-regardless-of-unconstitutional-restrictions-willing-to-go-to-fed-court

THE HILL
— In the age of Trump, media bias comes into the spotlight – BERNARD GOLDBERG
https://thehill.com/opinion/white-house/495927-in-the-age-of-trump-media-bias-comes-into-the-spotlight
— Pence: College athletic association talks included requests for elderly alumni to skip events – JUSTINE COLEMAN (DIERSEN: How strongly will coronavirus be used to promote age discrimination?)
https://thehill.com/homenews/administration/496321-pence-talks-with-college-athletic-associations-included-requests-for
(FROM THE ARTICLE: Hewitt had asked Pence if the administration planned to issue “age discrimination” guidelines recommending certain age groups avoid things like flights. “I think the guidance that we’ve issued at this point in terms of the president’s guidelines to open up America again are intended to create a framework for a safe and responsible reopening,” he said. The coronavirus has been known to have more severe effects on individuals who are older or suffer from existing medical conditions, experts have said.)

POLITICO
— Facebook announces first 20 picks for global oversight board Journalists, legal scholars, a Nobel winner and a former prime minister will make ultimate content decisions for the embattled social network. – STEVEN OVERLY and ALEXANDRA S. LEVINE (DIERSEN: Who would my critics/opponents appoint to a GOPUSA ILLINOIS oversight board? Would they appoint past and present leaders of the Illinois Republican Party, DuPage County Republican Central Committee, Milton Township Republican Organization, Illinois, DuPage County, Milton Township, Wheaton, TAPROOT Republicans of Illinois, Wheaton Chamber of Commerce, Illinois Center Right Coalition, American Association of Political Consultants Midwest Chapter, etc.?)
https://www.politico.com/news/2020/05/06/facebook-global-oversight-board-picks-240150

REUTERS
— Citing no evidence, Trump accuses Democrats of wishing him failure in coronavirus response – Steve Holland, Susan Heavey (DIERSEN: Some things are “self-evident.”)
https://www.reuters.com/article/health-coronavirus-usa/update-2-citing-no-evidence-trump-accuses-democrats-of-wishing-him-failure-in-coronavirus-response-idUSL1N2CN12J

NEW YORK TIMES
— An Auto Plant Shutdown, With a Loophole for Corvette Workers Big U.S. automakers have kept the lights on at a few factories, including a General Motors plant in Indiana making the Corvette chassis. – Noam Scheiber
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/05/06/business/coronavirus-corvette-gm.html

WASHINGTON POST
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Trump-haters say “Americans deeply wary of reopening as White House weighs ending covid-19 task force.”
https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/americans-deeply-wary-of-reopening-as-white-house-weighs-ending-covid-19-task-force/2020/05/05/d2efcbbe-8eec-11ea-9e23-6914ee410a5f_story.html

MINNEAPOLIS STAR TRIBUNE
— Lacy Johnson, Rep. Ilhan Omar’s GOP challenger, gets Trump backing – Patrick Condon (DIERSEN: What do you say to Republican candidates who not seek or want Trump’s backing?)
https://www.startribune.com/rep-ilhan-omar-s-gop-challenger-gets-trump-backing/570174032/

FORBES
— Anger Towards China Grows The Longer The Coronavirus Lockdowns Last – Kenneth Rapoza
https://www.forbes.com/sites/kenrapoza/2020/05/06/anger-towards-china-grows-the-longer-the-coronavirus-lasts/

EDITOR AND PUBLISHER
— Should Facebook and Google Have to Pay the Media? – Will Oremus (DIERSEN: My GOPUSA ILLINOIS emails drive lots of traffic to websites. I have not asked any of the paywall websites to pay me to drive traffic to them. None of the paywall websites have offered to pay me to drive traffic to them. None of the paywall websites have offered to give me free or reduced cost access.)
https://www.editorandpublisher.com/news/should-facebook-and-google-have-to-pay-the-media/

April 21 Evening Edition

ABC7
— Coronavirus Illinois: COVID-19 cases expected to peak in mid-May, Gov. JB Pritzker says By Sarah Schulte, Eric Horng, Jessica D’Onofrio and Alexis McAdams
https://abc7chicago.com/health/watch-live-gov-pritzker-says-covid-19-may-peak-in-mid-may/6120013/
— Wisconsin coronavirus: health officials link 7 virus cases to in-person voting – AP
https://abc7chicago.com/health/officials-link-7-wisconsin-virus-cases-to-in-person-voting/6119737/
— Coronavirus update: Chicago cancels major spring, summer events, festivals
https://abc7chicago.com/community-events/chicago-cancels-major-spring-summer-events-festivals-/6119777/
— Coronavirus US: Grocery store workers push to close supermarkets to customers claiming ‘atrocious’ behavior by shoppers – TJ Holmes
https://abc7chicago.com/shopping/workers-push-to-close-supermarkets-claiming-customers-not-following-covid-19-rules-/6119419/
— Coronavirus in the US: Senate approves $500B coronavirus aid deal; sends to House – Andrew Taylor & Lisa Mascaro
https://abc7chicago.com/health/senate-approves-$500b-virus-aid-deal;-sends-to-house/6119590/

NBC5
— Illinois’ Stay-at-Home Order Could Be Extended Into June, Chicago’s Mayor Says Gov. J.B. Pritzker declined to give a definitive answers on if the order will be extended and for how long, but noted Tuesday that changes are expected
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/coronavirus/illinois-stay-at-home-order-could-be-extended-as-late-as-june-chicagos-mayor-says/2259501/
— Illinois Coronavirus Updates: New Mask Restrictions, Some Chicago Festivals Canceled
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/illinois-coronavirus-updates-nursing-home-concerns-highest-one-week-death-toll/2259241/
— ‘We Should be Concerned:’ Possibility of Wave of COVID-19 in Fall Could Cause Serious Issues Dr. Ngozi Ezike says another wave of COVID-19 in the fall, combined with the annual flu epidemic, could tax healthcare systems
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/coronavirus/we-should-be-concerned-possibility-of-wave-of-covid-19-in-fall-could-cause-serious-issues/2259606/
— Trump Vows to ‘suspend Immigration’ to US Because of Virus Though travel restrictions around the globe have dramatically reduced immigration, Trump could use his executive authority to restrict it further – Jill Colvin and Ben Fox
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/coronavirus/trump-vows-to-suspend-immigration-to-us-because-of-virus/2259491/

FOX NEWS CHICAGO
— Illinois COVID-19 cases top 33,000; statewide death toll nearly 1,500
https://www.fox32chicago.com/news/illinois-covid-19-cases-top-33000-statewide-death-toll-nearly-1500
— 9 shot, 3 fatally Monday in Chicago
https://www.fox32chicago.com/news/9-shot-3-fatally-monday-in-chicago
— Dow tumbles 631 points as oil selloff deepens – Ken Martin
https://www.fox32chicago.com/news/dow-tumbles-631-points-as-oil-selloff-deepens
— Wisconsin Republicans file lawsuit against governor to stop extension of stay-at-home order
https://www.fox32chicago.com/news/wisconsin-republicans-file-lawsuit-against-governor-to-stop-extension-of-stay-at-home-order

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— 119 more die from COVID-19 in Illinois as death toll nears 1.5K In total, 1,468 people have died from the outbreak. There were also 1,551 new cases reported Tuesday, raising the state’s total of patients testing positive to 33,059. – Tina Sfondeles
https://chicago.suntimes.com/coronavirus/2020/4/21/21229985/illinois-coronavirus-cases-deaths-april-21
— Lightfoot seeks expanded emergency spending and procurement powers during pandemic
https://chicago.suntimes.com/coronavirus/2020/4/21/21229247/latest-coronavirus-news-live-updates-chicago-illinois-2020
— Pritzker: Trump’s rhetoric will lead to violence and death, ‘and he should stop it’ “He’s fomenting protest and, I hate to say, that is fomenting some violence, and I’m very concerned about what that might mean for the country if he keeps doing things like that,” Pritzker said. “We should be bringing people together, not dividing people.” – Tina Sfondeles (DIERSEN: Ever-increasingly, Trump-haters promote hatred against Trump.)
https://chicago.suntimes.com/politics/2020/4/21/21229888/pritzker-trump-rhetoric-liberate-violence-death-covid-19-coronavirus

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— Pritzker, Lightfoot cast doubt on end of shutdown as 1,551 new known cases and 119 more deaths reported
https://www.chicagotribune.com/coronavirus/ct-coronavirus-pandemic-chicago-illinois-news-20200421-ylmst6za2fcllczlgrpol7txoq-story.html
— As Gov. J.B. Pritzker says COVID-19 won’t peak in Illinois until mid-May, Mayor Lori Lightfoot predicts statewide stay-at-home order could extend into June – JAMIE MUNKS, ANTONIA AYRES-BROWN and GREGORY PRATT
https://www.chicagotribune.com/coronavirus/ct-coronavirus-illinois-peak-pritzker-20200421-wkf3uakc2bb7ph6iy6okfkyjqa-story.html
— Wisconsin Republicans sue Gov. Tony Evers over stay-at-home order – AP
https://www.chicagotribune.com/coronavirus/ct-nw-wisconsin-stay-at-home-order-20200421-k33hw3eagnaipi5jgap4i67kbe-story.html
— Big unknowns about the coronavirus complicate getting back to normal – AP
https://www.chicagotribune.com/coronavirus/ct-nw-coronavirus-unknowns-reopening-economy-20200421-gc4lwpsnybhqtnoob32arybeqy-story.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: A TRUMP-hater says “Anti-lockdown protests have created a juicy opportunity for President Trump. He’s blowing it.”
https://www.chicagotribune.com/columns/eric-zorn/ct-column-protests-pandemic-opportunity-covid19-trump-zorn-20200421-torlbtbe7jdjhn6utex4c4zdky-story.html
— Politicizing the coronavirus is hazardous to our national health – Clarence Page (DIERSEN: Ever-increasingly, Democrats politicize coronavirus to destroy America to destroy Trump.)
https://www.chicagotribune.com/columns/clarence-page/ct-column-coronavirus-trump-nra-page-20200421-2xlir5f6frbqnaxf3tv5ck4lny-story.html
— Back to work? Companies finding it easier said than done – AP
https://www.chicagotribune.com/coronavirus/sns-back-to-work-companies-find-it-easier-than-done-20200421-j4csceu3lfcz7o2xcxshtar5wi-story.html

CRAIN’S CHICAGO BUSINESS
— Pritzker hints stay-home order could last through May A peak in COVID cases that some expected this month may not arrive until the middle of next month, and that pushes out the timeline. – GREG HINZ
https://www.chicagobusiness.com/greg-hinz-politics/pritzker-hints-stay-home-order-could-last-through-may
— City’s expected tab on COVID costs: $150 million That includes at least $2.5 million a month on space for the homeless to shelter and $3.2 million on hotel rooms for first responders, health care workers and those recovering from COVID-19. – A.D. QUIG 
https://www.chicagobusiness.com/government/citys-expected-tab-covid-costs-150-million
— Uline CEO, a Trump megadonor, pushes for shutdown to end Few have objected more strongly to the COVID closures than Liz Uihlein, chief executive officer of the closely held shipping supply firm.
https://www.chicagobusiness.com/government/uline-ceo-trump-megadonor-pushes-shutdown-end
— No, the virus will not trigger an urban exodus Reports of cities’ impending deaths have been greatly exaggerated. – JOE CAHILL 
https://www.chicagobusiness.com/joe-cahill-business/no-virus-will-not-trigger-urban-exodus

DAILY HERALD
— Pritzker suggests extending stay-at-home order as death toll rises by 119 – Jake Griffin
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20200421/pritzker-suggests-extending-stay-at-home-order-as-death-toll-rises-by-119
— Pandemic fallout tracks nation’s political divide – AP
https://www.dailyherald.com/article/20200421/news/304219892/
— Uline owner pushes to end shutdown, recall Wisconsin governor – Anders Melin and Polly Mosendz
https://www.dailyherald.com/business/20200421/uline-owner-pushes-to-end-shutdown-recall-wisconsin-governor

HERALD NEWS
— Will County Republicans reelect Pearson as party chair
https://www.theherald-news.com/2020/04/20/will-county-republicans-reelect-pearson-as-party-chair/a68aq7m/

NPR ILLINOIS
— Missouri Sues China, Communist Party Over The Coronavirus Pandemic – FRANK MORRIS
https://www.nprillinois.org/post/missouri-sues-china-communist-party-over-coronavirus-pandemic#stream/0
— Milwaukee Claims 7 Coronavirus Cases Tied To Controversial Wisconsin Election – BRETT NEELY & MAAYAN SILVER
https://www.nprillinois.org/post/milwaukee-claims-7-coronavirus-cases-tied-controversial-wisconsin-election#stream/0

WAND
— Illinois getting just under $5 billion from Coronavirus Relief Fund
https://www.wandtv.com/news/illinois-getting-just-under-5-billion-from-coronavirus-relief-fund/article_15ab14a6-83e7-11ea-b088-a32af34e836b.html

MCHENRY COUNTY BLOG
— On Pritzker’s Having Changed the Coronavirus Goal Posts
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/04/19/on-pritzkers-having-changed-the-coronavirus-goal-posts/ 
— Could Property Taxpayers Win Next Year Because of Coronavirus?
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/04/20/could-property-taxpayers-win-next-year-because-of-coronavirus/ 
— McHenry County Law Enforcement Take Heat from Chicago Tribune over Coronavirus ID Suit
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/04/20/mchenry-county-law-enforcement-take-heat-from-chicago-tribune-over-coronavirus-id-suit/ 
— The Florida Return of Ex-McHenry County State’s Attorney Gary Pack
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/04/20/the-return-of-gary-pack/ 
— Republicans of Illinois Congressional Delegation Issue Scathing Response to Illinois Senate President Santa Claus Letter
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/04/20/republicans-of-illinois-congressional-delegation-issue-scathing-response-to-illinois-senate-president-santa-claus-letter/ 
— Rep. Dan Ugaste Explains Bill Payment Accommodations of Various Companies
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/04/21/rep-dan-ugaste-explains-bill-payment-accomodations-of-various-companies/ 
— Appears Governor Pritzker Has Shut Down Boating
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/04/21/appears-governor-pritzker-has-shut-down-boating/ 
— IL-06/IL-14: Campaign Finance Reports Q120
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/04/21/il-06-il-14-campaign-finance-reports-q120/

CAPITOL FAX
— Pritzker announces student loan relief, expanded SNAP benefits – Dr. Ezike talks hospitalization, highlights “encouraging news” about recoveries – Asked if he would lift order before the peak (not a joke) – Talks McCormick place costs – Pretty much confirms that May concerts will be canceled – Says won’t be “mass openings” on May 1 – TV reporter pleads with governor to reopen golf courses – Says he talks to Congress members “quite often” – No work done yet on Vibra – Dr. Ezike is worried about second wave this fall – Talks about face coverings – Asked what he’d say to people “who feel the shutdown is a punishment” – Pushes back against nursing home association – Cautions on antibody tests – Ruled out following Georgia’s lead – Says hoping for federal aid – Says he doesn’t feel comfortable governing by executive order – Explains why he’s released some prisoners
https://capitolfax.com/2020/04/21/pritzker-announces-student-loan-relief-expanded-snap-benefits/
— 1,551 new cases, 119 additional deaths
https://capitolfax.com/2020/04/21/1551-new-cases-119-additional-deaths/
— COVID-19 roundup
https://capitolfax.com/2020/04/21/covid-19-roundup-24/
— The debate over testing capacity
https://capitolfax.com/2020/04/21/the-debate-over-testing-capacity/

WASHINGTON EXAMINER
— Illinois governor accuses Trump of ‘fomenting some violence’ by tweeting support for coronavirus protests – Madison Dibble
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/illinois-governor-accuses-trump-of-fomenting-some-violence-by-tweeting-support-for-coronavirus-protests

GOPUSA
— Zuckerberg: Facebook To Delete Lockdown Protest Posts As ‘Harmful Misinformation’ (DIERSEN: According to my critics/opponents, all government and political news and commentary is harmful information except for the government and political news and commentary that they put out or bless.)
https://www.gopusa.com/?p=87862
— Chicago Mayor Wants To Run Florida Now
https://www.gopusa.com/?p=87823
— Trump Campaign Ad: Let Them Eat Ice Cream
https://www.gopusa.com/?p=87868

CONSERVATIVE HQ
— Trump’s enemies petrified he made the right call on reopening – Jeffrey A. Rendall
http://www.conservativehq.com/article/32355-assault-america-day-474-trump%E2%80%99s-enemies-petrified-he-made-right-call-reopening

DAILY SIGNAL
— House Republicans Accuse Democrats of Exploiting Coronavirus Crisis to Push ‘Extreme’ Immigration Agenda – Jason Hopkins 
https://www.dailysignal.com/2020/04/20/house-republicans-accuse-democrats-of-exploiting-coronavirus-crisis-to-push-extreme-immigration-agenda/

FEDERALIST
— Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker Claims Trump’s Tweets Are ‘Fomenting Violence’ – Chrissy Clark
https://thefederalist.com/2020/04/21/illinois-gov-j-b-pritzker-claims-trumps-tweets-are-fomenting-violence/

EPOCH TIMES
— Where Ties With Communist China Are Close, the Coronavirus Follows Severe COVID-19 outbreaks highlight different countries’ entanglements with Beijing – Editorial
https://www.theepochtimes.com/where-ties-with-communist-china-are-close-the-coronavirus-follows_3268389.html

NATIONAL REVIEW
— Facebook Fails the Coronavirus Test – DAVID HARSANYI
https://www.nationalreview.com/2020/04/coronavirus-lockdown-protests-facebook-social-media-giant-fails-free-speech-test/

CNN
— CDC chief says there could be second, possibly worse coronavirus outbreak this winter – Caroline Kelly and Jen Christensen
https://www.cnn.com/2020/04/21/politics/second-coronavirus-cdc-director-robert-redfield/index.html

NBC NEWS
— Barr calls stay-at-home orders ‘disturbingly close to house arrest’ – Pete Williams
https://www.nbcnews.com/health/health-news/live-blog/2020-04-21-coronavirus-news-n1188466/ncrd1189171#liveBlogHeader

WASHINGTON POST
— Oil prices extend slide one day after U.S. crude drops below zero; Dow plunges more than 600 points The commodity’s collapse drives home the stark drop in economic activity caused by the coronavirus pandemic – Thomas Heath 
https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/2020/04/21/oil-crash-stocks-today-coronavirus/
— Gov. Brian Kemp sets Georgia on aggressive course to reopen, putting his state at center of deepening national debate – Isaac Stanley-Becker 
https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/gov-brian-kemp-sets-georgia-on-aggressive-course-to-reopen-putting-his-state-at-center-of-deepening-national-debate/2020/04/21/36545638-8372-11ea-ae26-989cfce1c7c7_story.html
— Trump suspends U.S. immigration for 60 days, citing coronavirus crisis and jobs shortage – Nick Miroff, Maria Sacchetti and Tracy Jan 
https://www.washingtonpost.com/immigration/coronavirus-trump-suspend-immigration/2020/04/21/464e2440-838d-11ea-ae26-989cfce1c7c7_story.html

FORBES
— Reps. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez And Jerry Nadler Want $4 Billion In Coronavirus Funding For Museums – Adam Andrzejewski
https://www.forbes.com/sites/adamandrzejewski/2020/04/21/reps-alexandria-ocasio-cortez-and-jerry-nadler-want-4-billion-in-coronavirus-funding-for-museums/

BOND BUYER
— How coronavirus will spread Illinois fiscal pain to local agencies – Yvette Shields
https://www.bondbuyer.com/news/coronavirus-will-spread-illinois-fiscal-pain-to-local-governments

RASMUSSEN REPORTS
— 40% Say Immediate Family Member Out of Work Thanks to Coronavirus
https://www.rasmussenreports.com/public_content/business/jobs_employment/april_2020/40_say_immediate_family_member_out_of_work_thanks_to_coronavirus

April 11 Evening Edition

NBC5
— Illinois Coronavirus: State Reports 1,293 New Cases, 81 Additional Deaths Cases have been reported in more than 80 of Illinois’ 102 counties
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/illinois-coronavirus-state-reports-1293-new-cases-81-additional-deaths/2254380/
— Illinois Potentially Seeing ‘Flattening of the Curve’ in COVID-19 Cases, Governor Says
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/coronavirus/illinois-potentially-seeing-flattening-of-the-curve-in-covid-19-cases-governor-says/2254418/

CBS2
— Coronavirus In Illinois: 1,293 New COVID-19 Cases, 81 Additional Deaths
https://chicago.cbslocal.com/2020/04/11/coronavirus-in-illinois-1293-new-covid-19-cases-81-additional-deaths/

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— Illinois endures second-deadliest coronavirus day, but Gov. J.B. Pritzker encouraged by trend of COVID-19 cases – BILL RUTHHART
https://www.chicagotribune.com/coronavirus/ct-coronavirus-illinois-20200411-va73ejrx5rgcrmfdegbvwkdevy-story.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: A Trump-hater says “Behind Gov. Pritzker’s exaggeration is this truth: The pandemic is bringing out the best in most of us.” 
https://www.chicagotribune.com/columns/eric-zorn/ct-column-pritzker-illinois-coronavirus-kindness-zorn-20200410-6xllxkzwuvgtxcg4ce2zr5bmri-story.html
— Chicago’s share of state’s COVID-19 cases continues to decline, public health commissioner reports – BILL RUTHHART
https://www.chicagotribune.com/coronavirus/ct-coronavirus-chicago-update-20200411-fjru64jq6fcgndcj2c4ho4wigq-story.html

DAILY HERALD
— Chicago mayor takes hard line fighting coronavirus outbreak – AP
https://www.dailyherald.com/article/20200411/news/304119966/
— Doctors rock playing concert for Central DuPage Hospital staff – Katlyn Smith
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20200410/doctors-rock-playing-concert-for-central-dupage-hospital-staff-
— It’s time to consider vote-by-mail – Editorial (DIERSEN: From what I see, the overwhelming majority of the members of the following groups want vote-by-mail: 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 anti-those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time. What does that say?)
https://www.dailyherald.com/discuss/20200411/editorial-its-time-to-consider-vote-by-mail

NPR ILLINOIS
— Biden’s Campaign Shifts To Winning Over Supporters Of His Former Rivals – ASMA KHALID (DIERSEN: I should write a book about Republican candidates since 2000 in Illinois, DuPage County, Milton Township, and Wheaton who have blamed their supporters the most for their defeats.) 
https://www.nprillinois.org/post/bidens-campaign-shifts-winning-over-supporters-his-former-rivals#stream/0

MCHENRY COUNTY BLOG
— Democrat Who Lost to Weber for State Rep. Has $6,000
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/04/11/democrat-who-lost-to-weber-for-state-rep-has-6000/ 
— WGN-TV Features McHenry County’s Project Front Line which Buys Food from Local Restaurants and Sends It to Covid-19 Front Line Workers Using Money from Go Fund Me Page
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/04/11/wgn-tv-features-mchenry-countys-front-line/ 
— IL-06/IL-14: California Special Election to Set Tone for Fall Campaigns in Illinois
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/04/11/il-06-il-14-california-special-election-to-set-tone-for-fall-campaigns-in-i 
— Vigorous Contact Tracing Urged by CDC Head Robert Redfield after Re-Opening of Economy
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/04/11/vigorous-contact-tracing-urged-by-cdc-head-robert-redfield-after-re-opening-of-economy/ 
— Lake County Issues Press Release about Keeping Names of Coronavirus Infected Secret
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/04/11/lake-county-issues-press-release-about-keeping-names-of-coronavirus-infected-secret/ 
— McHenry County Health Department Agrees to Provide Coronavirus Infected Identities to Sheriff and Other Law Enforcement
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/04/11/mchenry-county-health-department-agrees-to-provide-coronavirus-infected-identities-to-sheriff-and-other-lake-enforcement/ 
— McHenry County Coronavirus Cases Up to 220 – No Spike
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/04/11/mchenry-county-coronavirus-cases-up-to-220/

ILLINOIS LEAKS
— IDPH green lights release of information – First responders can be informed of positive COVID-19 persons addresses – KIRK ALLEN 
https://edgarcountywatchdogs.com/2020/04/idph-green-lights-release-of-information-first-responders-can-be-informed-of-positive-covid-19-persons-addresses/

CAPITOL FAX
— 1,293 new cases, 81 additional deaths (total of 19,180 cases, 677 deaths)
https://capitolfax.com/2020/04/11/1293-new-cases-81-additional-deaths-total-of-19180-cases-677-deaths/
— Pritzker announces emotional support text line – New digital patient monitoring program – Virtual town hall for kids – Will hold brief presser tomorrow – Dr. Ezike: “Please cancel” Easter church services – Dr. Ezike: “We must endure with patience” – Addresses IDES backlog – Not satisfied with PPE supplies – Opines that Pekin country club should not reopen golf course – Recover rate numbers next week – Why aren’t people at the podium wearing masks? – Questioned about antibody tests, but no firm response – Ending stay at home orders “up to governors” – Yet another question about when and how it will end
https://capitolfax.com/2020/04/11/pritzker-announces-emotional-support-text-line/
— Saturday COVID-19 roundup
https://capitolfax.com/2020/04/11/saturday-covid-19-roundup/

WASHINGTON TIMES
— African nations, US decry racism against blacks in China – AP
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2020/apr/11/african-nations-us-say-blacks-mistreated-in-chines/

BREITBART
— WSJ: China Floods Facebook and Twitter with Chinese Virus Disinformation – LUCAS NOLAN
https://www.breitbart.com/tech/2020/04/11/wsj-china-floods-facebook-and-twitter-with-chinese-virus-disinformation/
— GOP Activist Charlie Kirk: Suspend All Work Visas Until U.S. Graduates Get Jobs – NEIL MUNRO (DIERSEN: From what I see, ever- increasingly, employers in America want to hire, retain, and promote citizens of foreign counties instead of citizens of America.)
https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2020/04/11/gop-activist-suspend-all-work-visas-until-u-s-graduates-get-jobs/

THE HILL
— Federal officials fired by Trump face tough road in court – JOHN KRUZEL (DIERSEN: From what I see, virtually everyone hates past, present, and future federal employees and retirees, and especially those who are Trump supporters, Protestant, conservative, Republican, White, male, older, non-poor, gun owners, German American, draft avoiders, and those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.)
https://thehill.com/regulation/court-battles/492318-federal-officials-fired-by-trump-face-tough-road-in-court
— Biden sees opening over Trump with older voters – AMIE PARNES (DIERSEN: How old are you? I am 71. What would Biden stress to me to win me over? He would stress all the adverse actions that the Republican leaders of the following have taken against me: Milton Township Republican Organization, DuPage County Republican Central Committee, Illinois Republican Party, Wheaton, Milton Township, DuPage County, and Illinois. He would stress the adverse actions that Republican activists, candidates, elected officials, party leaders, major donors, political consultants, etc. in Wheaton, Milton Township, DuPage County, and Illinois have taken against me. He would stress that the aforesaid hate conservatives.) 
https://thehill.com/homenews/campaign/492300-biden-sees-opening-over-trump-with-older-voters

NEW YORK TIMES
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Trump-haters say “Trump Leaves Trail of Unmet Promises in Coronavirus Response.”
https://www.nytimes.com/aponline/2020/04/11/business/bc-us-virus-outbreak-promises.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Trump-haters say “He Could Have Seen What Was Coming: Behind Trump’s Failure on the Virus. An examination reveals the president was warned about the potential for a pandemic but that internal divisions, lack of planning and his faith in his own instincts led to a halting response.”
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/04/11/us/politics/coronavirus-trump-response.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Trump-haters say “The Costly Toll of Not Shutting Down Spring Break Earlier.”
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/04/11/us/florida-spring-break-coronavirus.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: The New York Times promotes those who promote hatred against Trump and against Republicans. 
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/04/11/opinion/sunday/republicans-voter-suppression.html
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/04/11/us/politics/coronavirus-trump-response.html

WASHINGTON POST
— White House rejects bailout for U.S. Postal Service battered by coronavirus The pandemic has pushed USPS to the brink, but Trump and Mnuchin shot down emergency aid – Jacob Bogage 
https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/2020/04/11/post-office-bailout-trump/

BOWLING GREEN DAILY NEWS
— Reopening date unknown for Corvette plant – DON SERGENT
https://www.bgdailynews.com/news/reopening-date-unknown-for-corvette-plant/article_1c2912e1-c8f5-5b47-aaec-11d410eb5ff3.html

INQUISITR
— Smoking Marijuana May Increase The Risk Of Contracting Complications From Coronavirus Even occasional use increases the risk. – Aaron Homer
https://www.inquisitr.com/5992201/smoking-marijuana-coronavirus-risk/

VOICE OF AMERICA
— Trump Feels No Need for Crisis Counsel From Predecessors – AP (DIERSEN: While I worked for the federal government for almost 30 years, I was extremely reluctant to seek/take advice from my superiors because I knew that they were under tremendous pressure from Democrat politicians to get rid of their employees who shared my demographics.) 
https://www.voanews.com/science-health/coronavirus-outbreak/trump-feels-no-need-crisis-counsel-predecessors

NEW YORK MAGAZINE
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: A Trump-hater says “Trump’s Socially Distanced Campaign Backed by a new loyalist press secretary, the president’s coronavirus briefings have replaced reelection rallies.” 
https://nymag.com/intelligencer/2020/04/trump-coronavirus-briefings-kayleigh-mcenany.html

WINDY CITY TIMES
— COVID-19 Lightford announces expansion of testing in Black communities
http://www.windycitymediagroup.com/lgbt/COVID-19-Lightford-announces-expansion-of-testing-in-Black-communities/68347.html

April 8 Evening Edition

ABC7
— Illinois reports largest spike in COVID-19 deaths, cases yet; feds award $52M to health centers – Eric Horng and Craig Wall
https://abc7chicago.com/health/illinois-reports-largest-spike-in-covid-19-deaths-cases-yet-/6087093/

NBC5
— Illinois Reports Highest Number of New COVID-19 Cases, Deaths So Far Cases have been reported in more than 70 of Illinois’ 102 counties
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/illinois-reports-highest-number-of-new-covid-19-cases-deaths-as-spread-spikes/2252541/
— Pritzker Says Illinois Won’t Hit Goal of 10,000 COVID-19 Tests Per Day This Week The governor’s goal was to have state labs returning 10,000 tests results a day by the end of this week
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/pritzker-says-illinois-wont-hit-goal-of-10000-covid-19-tests-per-day-this-week/2252659/
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Trump-haters say “Trump Skews Truth on Lending Aid, Virus Risk.”
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/coronavirus/fact-check-trump-skews-truth-lending-aid-coronavirus-risk/2252687/

CBS2
— Chicago Mayor Lightfoot: Curfew On Liquor Sales Starts Thursday
https://chicago.cbslocal.com/2020/04/08/chicago-mayor-lightfoot-curfew-on-liquor-sales-starts-thursday/

FOX NEWS CHICAGO
— Rate at which COVID-19 cases is increasing in Illinois is less, health official says – Nic Flosi
https://www.fox32chicago.com/news/rate-at-which-covid-19-cases-is-increasing-in-illinois-is-less-health-official-says

CHICAGO Tribune
— Coronavirus in Illinois updates: Officials report 1,529 new known COVID-19 cases and 82 additional deaths, as state’s total infections top 15,000 since outbreak began
https://www.chicagotribune.com/coronavirus/ct-coronavirus-pandemic-chicago-illinois-news-20200408-iceanqhhcbgblgvh7aqkguotpu-story.html
— Naperville tops 100 confirmed coronavirus cases, DuPage/Will reporting more than 1,800 – SUZANNE BAKER and ERIN HEGARTY
https://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/naperville-sun/ct-nvs-naperville-coronavirus-roundup-st-0410-20200408-the3myb7nvdm3iwess4jket4vy-story.html
— McDonald’s executives take pay cuts as COVID-19 pandemic causes March sales to plunge – Alexia Elejalde-Ruiz
https://www.chicagotribune.com/coronavirus/ct-mcdonalds-executive-pay-cuts-coronavirus-20200408-uqdudi7n3rewhiws5r7wkov2ba-story.html
— Alton’s mayor told police to crack down on people violating Illinois’ stay-at-home order. They cited his wife at a downtown bar. – JEREMY KOHLER
https://www.chicagotribune.com/coronavirus/ct-alton-mayor-wife-stay-at-home-violation-20200408-kax7ezglrvford75ia56rqemim-story.html
— Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle not ready to consider layoffs as ‘economy falls off a cliff’ because of coronavirus crisis – JOHN BYRNE
https://www.chicagotribune.com/coronavirus/ct-coronavirus-cook-county-budget-20200408-5nemg27ennhrxbxvn2qd2i7hoi-story.html
— Chicago Mayor Lightfoot supports suspending FOIA deadlines during coronavirus shutdown, says saving lives more important – JOHN BYRNE
https://www.chicagotribune.com/coronavirus/ct-coronavirus-chicago-lori-lightfoot-foia-requests-20200408-wnwzxwyqkbalberk3lk6yeol3y-story.html
— Mayor Lori Lightfoot puts a curfew on booze sales. Good. – Editorial
https://www.chicagotribune.com/opinion/editorials/ct-edit-chicago-liquor-curfew-violence-coronavirus-20200408-ap6lnxjalnbntcebcpuog33s6e-story.html
— Baseball without fans? It’s possible in 2020, ‘The Year of the Asterisk’ – Editorial
https://www.chicagotribune.com/opinion/editorials/ct-edit-coronavirus-asterisk-20200408-rxj7lskginhl5kqdu6qjqbjkwi-story.html

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— Preckwinkle: COVID-19 filling half of Stroger Hospital beds, and ‘crunch time’ still a month away Though the county faces “tremendous financial challenges,” Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle wouldn’t say if that would mean layoffs for any county workers. – Rachel Hinton
https://chicago.suntimes.com/politics/2020/4/8/21213830/preckwinkle-covid-19-stroger-hospital-budget-national-association-counties-coronavirus
— Obama to jump off sidelines for Biden with Sanders quitting presidential bid Barack Obama and Bernie Sanders had several conversations in recent weeks, a source told the Chicago Sun-Times. – Lynn Sweet 
https://chicago.suntimes.com/columnists/2020/4/8/21214113/barack-obama-off-sidelines-bernie-sanders-quit-presidential-bid-joe-biden
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: White-haters use coronavirus to get Blacks to hate Whites.
https://chicago.suntimes.com/2020/4/8/21213747/african-americans-coronavirus-racial-inequities-racism-bobby-rush
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Lightfoot: Do as I say, not as I do.
https://chicago.suntimes.com/columnists/2020/4/7/21212950/mayor-lori-lightfoot-coronavirus-haircut-stay-home-save-lives
— Bernie Sanders ends campaign, backs Biden’s bid to defeat ‘most dangerous president in modern American history’ The Vermont senator’s announcement makes Joe Biden the presumptive Democratic nominee to challenge President Donald Trump in November.
https://chicago.suntimes.com/elections/2020/4/8/21213605/bernie-sanders-ends-presidential-campaign
— Slashing city spending would be inane at a time when Chicagoans need government most We disagree with those who say Mayor Lori Lightfoot should scale back city government right now to save money. Does anybody believe that trimming jobs at, say, Streets and San would make a bit of difference in sparing a financial reckoning? – Editorial
https://chicago.suntimes.com/2020/4/8/21212876/chicago-city-finances-government-illinois-lightfoot-pritzker-trump-congress-aid-stimulus

DAILY HERALD
— State records 1,529 more COVID-19 cases, 82 more deaths – Marni Pyke
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20200408/state-records-1529-more-covid-19-cases-82-more-deaths
— ‘I’m thankful to feel back to normal’: Mundelein mayor says he’s COVID symptom-free – Russell Lissau
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20200408/im-thankful-to-feel-back-to-normal-mundelein-mayor-says-hes-covid-symptom-free
— Preckwinkle self-isolating after security staffer tests positive for COVID-19
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20200408/preckwinkle-self-isolating-after-security-staffer-tests-positive-for-covid-19
— Algonquin Township highway commissioner: ‘Chinese coronavirus’ post wasn’t racist – Joe Stevenson
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20200408/algonquin-township-highway-commissioner-chinese-coronavirus-post-wasnt-racist
— Illinois COVID-19 Response Fund distributes first round of $5.5 million in grants to nonprofits
https://www.dailyherald.com/submitted/20200408/illinois-covid-19-response-fund-distributes-first-round-of-55-million-in-grants-to-nonprofits

CRAIN’S CHICAGO BUSINESS
— Booze curfew coming: Lightfoot Effective tomorrow, “we’re placing a 9 p.m. curfew on liquor sales in Chicago,” the mayor said. – A.D. QUIG
https://www.chicagobusiness.com/government/booze-curfew-coming-lightfoot
— DISGUSTING, TRAGIC: Cresco plans to hire 250 in state for weed shops – John Pletz
https://www.chicagobusiness.com/marijuanacannabis/cresco-plans-hire-250-state-weed-shops
— For Pritzker, prison-release pressure rises Inmates and guards are especially vulnerable to the outbreak—and a move by Kentucky’s governor adds momentum to the push to commute some sentences to reduce the risk. – GREG HINZ (DIERSEN: Of course, this drives up the sale of firearms and ammunition.)
https://www.chicagobusiness.com/greg-hinz-politics/pritzker-prison-release-pressure-rises

NORTHWEST HERALD
— Gasser: ‘Chinese coronavirus’ post wasn’t racist – JOE STEVENSON
https://www.nwherald.com/2020/04/08/gasser-chinese-coronavirus-post-wasnt-racist/a7te8gi/

NPR ILLINOIS
— Health Experts Show Cautious Optimism As Economic Relief Debate Escalates – PHILIP EWING & BARBARA SPRUNT 
https://www.nprillinois.org/post/white-house-hold-briefing-economic-relief-debate-escalates#stream/0

KENDALL COUNTY GOP
— 2020 Kendall GOP Convention Information
https://mailchi.mp/dd5418b8689f/kendall-county-gop-convention

MCHENRY COUNTY BLOG
— Sheriff Bill Prim Sues County Health Department for Names of Those Infected with Coronavirus
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/04/08/sheriff-bill-prim-sues-county-health-department-for-names-of-those-infected-with-coronavirus/ 
— Remote Notarization Allowed, How About Remote Petition Signing?
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/04/08/remote-notarization-allowed-how-about-remote-petition-signing/ 
— Ugaste Believes Legislative Branch Should Be Involved in Emergency Declarations
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/04/08/ugaste-believes-legislative-branch-should-be-involved-in-emergency-declarations/ 
— Skillicorn Files Legislation to Allow Delayed Property Tax Bills, Franks Says Additional Legislation Not Needed
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/04/08/skillicorn-files-legislation-to-allow-delayed-property-tax-bills-franks-says-additional-legislation-not-needed/ 
— Annual Town Meetings Cancelled
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/04/08/annual-town-meetings-cancelled/ 
— Prairie Grove School Holding “Wave at the Bus Driver” Event
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/04/08/prairie-grove-school-holding-wave-at-the-bus-driver-event/ 
— Stopped from Petitioning, Libertarians, Greens Sue for Ballot Access
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/04/07/stopped-from-petitioning-libertarians-greens-sue-for-ballot-access/
— Illinois Attorney General Memo Cited in Prim’s Suit for ID of Coronavirus Patients
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/04/08/illinois-attorney-general-memo-cited-in-prims-suit-for-id-of-coronavirus-patients/

ILLINOIS LEAKS
— Illinois Attorney General – disclosure of names of COVID-19 infected people to law enforcement is permissible – KIRK ALLEN
https://edgarcountywatchdogs.com/2020/04/illinois-attorney-general-disclosure-of-names-of-covid-19-infected-people-to-law-enforcement-is-permissible/
— Sheriff tells crowd of 30 people at meeting: “We ran a couple people off the campground” for violating Gov’s Executive Order – JOHN KRAFT
https://edgarcountywatchdogs.com/2020/04/sheriff-tells-croud-of-30-people-at-meeting-we-ran-a-couple-people-off-the-campground-for-violating-govs-executive-order/

ILLINOIS REVIEW
— SKILLICORN FILES LEGISLATION TO DELAY PROPERTY TAX INSTALLMENTS IN WAKE OF CORONAVIRUS
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2020/04/skillicorn-files-legislation-to-delay-property-tax-installments-in-wake-of-coronavirus.html
— ROSSI: POLITICAL CORONAVIRUS WAR IS KILLING AMERICANS AND OUR ECONOMY?
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2020/04/rossi-political-coronavirus-war-is-killing-americans-and-our-economy.html

CAPITOL FAX
— COVID-19 roundup
https://capitolfax.com/2020/04/08/covid-19-roundup-14/
— Public universities here estimate $224 million in losses so far
https://capitolfax.com/2020/04/08/public-universities-here-estimate-224-million-in-losses-so-far/

FOX ILLINOIS
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Trump-haters say “Majority of Americans say federal govt. has done poor job preventing COVID-19 spread.”
https://foxillinois.com/news/nation-world/poll-majority-of-americans-say-federal-govt-has-done-poor-job-preventing-covid-19-spread-04-08-2020

WASHINGTON TIMES
— San Bernardino orders residents to wear face coverings in public or risk $1,000 fine, jail time – Jessica Chasmar
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2020/apr/8/san-bernardino-orders-residents-to-wear-face-cover/
— ‘Many more body bags’: WHO claps back at Trump’s ‘politicizing’ of pandemic – Lauren Meier
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2020/apr/8/who-claps-back-trump-coronavirus-isnt-very-china-c/

GOPUSA
— Coronavirus Death Predictions Dropping Quietly, Very Quietly
https://www.gopusa.com/?p=87276
— Using COVID-19 Crisis, Democrats Seek Radical Changes In How U.S. Votes
https://www.gopusa.com/?p=87264
— Ocasio-Cortez’s ‘Racist’ Claim Against Amazon Goes Unnoticed By Mainstream Media
https://www.gopusa.com/?p=87242

BREITBART
— Chinese City Offers $71,000 for Tips to Catch Illegal Immigrants – GABRIELLE REYES
https://www.breitbart.com/national-security/2020/04/08/chinese-city-offers-71000-for-tips-to-catch-illegal-immigrants/
— Bernie Sanders Moved Democrats, Including Joe Biden, to the Far Left – JOEL B. POLLAK
https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2020/04/08/pollak-bernie-sanders-moved-democrats-including-joe-biden-to-the-far-left/
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Trump-hater use coronavirus to promote illegal immigration.
https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2020/04/08/progressives-employers-claim-daca-migrants-are-crucial-for-fighting-coronavirus/

BLAZE
— Fauci admits previous projection of 100K-240K coronavirus deaths was likely an overestimate The story keeps changing – Aaron Colen
https://www.theblaze.com/news/fauci-admits-previous-coronavirus-death-projection-was-likely-an-overestimate

DAILY CALLER
— Why A Governor’s Fiat Is Not A Constitutional ‘Republican Form Of Government’ – MIKE CHURCH
https://dailycaller.com/2020/04/08/church-why-a-governors-fiat-is-not-a-constitutional-republican-form-of-government/

DAILY WIRE
— Chicago Mayor, California Governor Allow Illegal Immigrants To Access Coronavirus Relief Funds – Ashe Schow
https://www.dailywire.com/news/chicago-mayor-california-governor-allow-illegal-immigrants-to-access-coronavirus-relief-funds

THE HILL
— Trump: Republicans ‘should fight very hard’ against expanded mail-in voting – BRETT SAMUELS
https://thehill.com/homenews/administration/491735-trump-republicans-should-fight-very-hard-against-expanded-mail-in
— Fauci: ‘Looks like’ US deaths will be lower than original projection – PETER SULLIVAN
https://thehill.com/homenews/coronavirus-report/491779-fauci-looks-like-us-deaths-will-be-lower-than-original-projection
— Democrats salivate over Obama coming off sidelines – AMIE PARNES 
https://thehill.com/homenews/campaign/491865-democrats-salivate-over-obama-coming-off-sidelines
— Sanders exit leaves deep disappointment on left – JONATHAN EASLEY 
https://thehill.com/homenews/campaign/491873-Sanders-exit-leave-deep-disappointment-on-the-left

CNN
— Bernie Sanders drops out of the 2020 race, clearing Joe Biden’s path to the Democratic nomination
https://www.cnn.com/2020/04/08/politics/bernie-sanders-drops-out/index.html

WASHINGTON POST
— New York announces highest single-day toll from coronavirus; WHO chief pushes back at Trump over threat
https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2020/04/08/coronavirus-latest-news/
— Hundreds of young Americans have now been killed by the coronavirus, data shows ER doctor: ‘Just because they are young doesn’t mean they aren’t vulnerable’ – Chris Mooney, Brady Dennis and Sarah Kaplan 
https://www.washingtonpost.com/health/2020/04/08/young-people-coronavirus-deaths/

USA TODAY
— Time to put China on lockdown for its dishonesty amid coronavirus crisis China’s response was inept, dishonest and utterly inconsiderate of the world. We need to teach the Chinese government a lesson. – Glenn Harlan Reynolds
https://www.usatoday.com/story/opinion/2020/04/07/time-put-china-lockdown-dishonesty-amid-coronavirus-pandemic-crisis-column/2954433001/

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 Evening Edition

ABC7
— Coronavirus update: IL COVID-19 cases climb to 12K with 307 deaths; Governor Pritzker, President Trump spar over federal resources – Jessica D’Onofrio and Eric Horng
https://abc7chicago.com/health/pritzker-trump-spar-over-federal-resources-as-covid-19-cases-climb-/6080556/
— Chicago coronavirus cases are mostly African Americans, Mayor Lori Lightfoot says – Craig Wall
https://abc7chicago.com/health/more-than-half-of-chicago-coronavirus-cases-are-african-americans-health-officials/6081249/
— Trump tempers officials’ grave coronavirus assessments with optimism
https://abc7chicago.com/health/daily-white-house-coronavirus-task-force-briefing-watch-live/6081376/

NBC5
— Illinois Reports More Than 1,000 New Coronavirus Cases, 33 Additional Deaths More than 70 of the state’s 102 counties have now reported at least one confirmed case of the virus
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/illinois-reports-more-than-1000-new-coronavirus-cases-33-additional-deaths/2251162/
— Kinzinger Wants No Part of Trump-Pritzker Coronavirus Battle But Kinzinger did find areas where, he believes, both federal and state actions have been problematic in combating the coronavirus. – Carol Marin and Don Moseley 
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/kinzinger-wants-no-part-of-trump-pritzker-coronavirus-battle/2251352/
— Officials Warn of ‘Set Back’ in Coronavirus Fight if Residents Gather Due to Warmer Weather
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/officials-warn-of-set-back-in-coronavirus-fight-if-residents-gather-due-to-warmer-weather/2251292/

WGN TV
— Pritzker and Trump continue back-and-forth over federal response as state seeks own supplies – Meghan Dwyer
https://wgntv.com/news/coronavirus/pritzker-and-trump-continue-back-and-forth-over-federal-response-as-state-seeks-own-supplies/

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— 33 more coronavirus deaths in Illinois bring tally to 307 With 1,006 new cases, there are now 12,262 Illinois residents are now confirmed to have contracted COVID-19, officials said. Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s office said the virus has now spread to 75 of the state’s 102 counties. – Tina Sfondeles 
https://chicago.suntimes.com/2020/4/6/21210152/coronavirus-deaths-illinois-state-tally-covid-19-ppe
— Lightfoot declares ‘public health red alarm’ about racial disparity in COVID-19 deaths As of Saturday, 70% of the 86 Chicago residents dying from the coronavirus were African Americans; the city’s population is 29% black. – Fran Spielman
https://chicago.suntimes.com/coronavirus/2020/4/6/21209848/coronavirus-covid-19-deaths-racial-disparity-life-expectancy-arwady-lightfoot

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— Coronavirus in Illinois updates: Officials report 1,006 new known COVID-19 cases and 33 additional deaths, bringing state total to 12,262 known infections and more than 300 dead
https://www.chicagotribune.com/coronavirus/ct-coronavirus-pandemic-chicago-illinois-news-20200406-skd5cq6yfbdn7mxzkw3psnfrv4-story.html
— More than half of Chicago’s coronavirus cases are in African American community, city officials say – GREGORY PRATT and JOHN BYRNE
https://www.chicagotribune.com/coronavirus/ct-coronavirus-chicago-coronavirus-deaths-demographics-lightfoot-20200406-77nlylhiavgjzb2wa4ckivh7mu-story.html
— Tracking Illinois coronavirus: 307 deaths, 12,262 reported cases, 62,942 tests
https://www.chicagotribune.com/coronavirus/ct-viz-coronavirus-cases-in-illinois-20200304-wz44mgw6wrd5zmzngx4kc3z6a4-htmlstory.html
— Gov. J.B. Pritzker continues sparring with White House over requested medical supplies as deaths in Illinois top 300 – DAN PETRELLA and JAMIE MUNKS
https://www.chicagotribune.com/coronavirus/ct-coronavirus-pritzker-ppe-20200406-l22fnlhstbeafgd5dok6ed4vrm-story.html
— Despite coronavirus fears, Chicago’s primary turnout was nowhere near a record low – RICK PEARSON
https://www.chicagotribune.com/coronavirus/ct-chicago-primary-turnout-coronavirus-20200406-dlvyyognmnbcflo2icdvrjn5ye-story.html

DAILY HERALD
— Illinois deaths top 300; officials warn against nice weather luring people into danger – Marni Pyke
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20200406/illinois-deaths-top-300-officials-warn-against-nice-weather-luring-people-into-danger

CRAIN’S CHICAGO BUSINESS
— COVID raises the temperature in 6th congressional district race An already heated campaign for Congress in the western suburbs has exploded in swarm of invective and bitter words. – GREG HINZ
https://www.chicagobusiness.com/greg-hinz-politics/covid-raises-temperature-congressional-race

NPR ILLINOIS
— Boeing And Airbus Halt Production; Future Of Airplane Manufacturing Uncertain – DAVID SCHAPER
https://www.nprillinois.org/post/boeing-and-airbus-halt-production-future-airplane-manufacturing-uncertain#stream/0

ELMHURST PATCH
— Coronavirus: DuPage Coroner Buys Mobile Morgue Hospitals and funeral homes called about the need for facilities, coroner says. – David Giuliani,
https://patch.com/illinois/elmhurst/coronavirus-dupage-coroner-buys-mobile-morgue

MCHENRY COUNTY BLOG
— State Releases Zip Code Infection Map, 144 Coronavirus Cases IDed in McHenry County, Another Death
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/wp-admin/post.php?post=14418
IL-6: Ives Goes After Casten Conflict of Interest
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/04/06/il-6-ives-goes-after-casten-conflict-of-interst/ 
— Elected Offices – Why Not Make Them Hereditary?
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/04/06/elected-offices-why-not-make-them-hereditary/ 
— Food Stamp Allocations Upped
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/04/06/food-stamp-allocations-upped/ 
— Board of Health’s Meeting Requirement that People Wishing to Comment Do So via Email 2 Hours in Advance OKed by Attorney General
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/04/06/board-of-healths-meeting-requirement-that-people-wishing-to-comment-do-so-via-email-2-hours-in-advance-oked-by-attorney-general/ 
— Judge Enters Order Asking Why Democrat Jack Franks Should Not Be Held in Contempt of Court – Update
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/04/06/judge-enters-order-asking-why-jack-franks-should-not-be-held-in-contempt-of-court/ 
— Looking at Illinois Hospital Adequacy
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/04/06/looking-at-illinois-hospital-adequacy/ 
— What Retired Legislators Do with Their Leftover Campaign Funds
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/04/06/what-retired-legislators-do-with-their-leftover-campaign-funds/ 
— State Health Department Provides Hospital Data
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/04/05/state-health-department-provides-hospital-data/

ILLINOIS POLICY INSTITUTE
— How Will Gov. Pritzker Respond to April 20th? – Kathy Valente 
https://illinoisfamily.org/marijuana-2/how-will-gov-pritzker-respond-to-april-20th/

ILLINOIS REVIEW
— REP. BLAINE WILHOUR: JUST WHAT IS PRITZKER’S CORONAVIRUS STRATEGY?
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2020/04/rep-blaine-wilhour-just-what-is-pritzkers-coronavirus-strategy-.html
— GOP CANDIDATE JEANNE IVES RELEASES NEW POLITICAL AD
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2020/04/illinois-congressional-candidate-releases-new-video.html
— REP. CHRIS MILLER: CORONAVIRUS CRISIS – WHAT’S NEXT?
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2020/04/rep-chris-miller-coronavirus-crisis-whats-next-.html
— THORNER/INGOLD: CAN MEDIA BE TRUSTED ABOUT CORONAVIRUS?
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2020/04/thorneringold-can-the-media-be-trusted-to-tell-the-truth-about-the-coronavirus.html

CAPITOL FAX
— Pritzker says PPE “burn rate” far outpaces federal supplies – Good advice to avoid grocery stores for two weeks – Could be more restrictions coming – Where is he getting ventilators? – Federal medical help coming – “I’m going to turn into a hippie at some point here” – Listened to CDC when he said risk was low – Looking at ways to balance budget, but will need federal help – Addresses high African-American cases – “Nobody wants to have police patrolling the parking lots of churches, or synagogues or mosques to break people up. It’s not right.”
https://capitolfax.com/2020/04/06/pritzker-says-ppe-burn-rate-far-outpaces-federal-supplies/
— 1,006 new cases, 33 additional deaths
https://capitolfax.com/2020/04/06/1006-new-cases-33-additional-deaths/
— COVID-19 roundup
https://capitolfax.com/2020/04/06/covid-19-roundup-13/
— Illinois death projection again revised upward
https://capitolfax.com/2020/04/06/illinois-death-projection-again-revised-upward/

WASHINGTON TIMES
— Ronna McDaniel, RNC chair, accuses Democrats of exploiting ‘pandemic for political gain’ – Seth McLaughlin
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2020/apr/6/ronna-mcdaniel-rnc-chair-accuses-democrats-exploit/

GOPUSA
— Bush Charity Shipped Face Masks To China
https://www.gopusa.com/?p=87116

CONSERVATIVE HQ
— Constitution-Respecting Sheriffs Refuse to Enforce Lockdowns
http://www.conservativehq.com/node/32269

NEWSMAX
— Hard Realities in the Face of a Pandemic – Ada Fisher 
https://www.newsmax.com/adafisher/coronavirus/2020/04/06/id/961505/

PJ MEDIA
— The End of America? – PHILIP CARL SALZMAN
https://pjmedia.com/news-and-politics/the-end-of-america/

NEWS BUSTERS
— 61% of Celebrity Performers at Upcoming WHO Virus Benefit Concert Hate Trump – Gabriel Hays
https://www.newsbusters.org/blogs/culture/gabriel-hays/2020/04/06/61-celebrity-performers-upcoming-who-virus-benefit-concert

CAMPUS REFORM
— Student newspaper characterizes criticism of Chinese Communist Party as ‘racist’ – Bobby Miller
https://www.campusreform.org/?ID=14662

THE HILL
— A woman accuses Biden of sexual assault — and few liberals listen – BERNARD GOLDBERG
https://thehill.com/opinion/white-house/491273-a-woman-accuses-biden-of-sexual-assault-and-few-liberals-listen
— COVID-19 and the coming corruption pandemic – JEFF CORTESE
https://thehill.com/opinion/criminal-justice/491300-covid-19-and-the-coming-corruption-pandemic

CNN
— Acting Navy secretary blasts ousted aircraft carrier captain as ‘stupid’ in address to ship’s crew – Barbara Starr, Evan Perez and Ryan Browne
https://www.cnn.com/2020/04/06/politics/uss-tr-crozier-modly/index.html

NEW YORK TIMES
— The Open Road Calls, but Authorities Say ‘Stop’ The U.S. Constitution ensures the “right to travel,” but during the coronavirus pandemic, state and local officials are increasingly telling drivers to stay home. – Emily Palmer
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/04/06/travel/coronavirus-driving-restrictions.html
— Justices Rule for Federal Employee Over Age Discrimination – AP
https://www.nytimes.com/aponline/2020/04/06/us/politics/ap-us-supreme-court-age-discrimination.html

WASHINGTON POST
— Wall Street stages explosive rally, powering Dow 1,600 points as investors seize on morsels of good news The S&P 500 and Nasdaq also rocket 7 percent or more – Taylor Telford and Thomas Heath 
https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/2020/04/06/stocks-markets-today-economy-coronavirus/
— Boris Johnson, sick with coronavirus, moved to intensive care unit after condition worsens – William Booth and Karla Adam 
https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/boris-johnson-under-observation-in-a-london-hospital-for-coronavirus-infection/2020/04/06/bd367094-77e9-11ea-a311-adb1344719a9_story.html

LOS ANGELES TIMES
— Millions need unemployment benefits. Unfortunately, the delivery system is broken – KATHRYN A. EDWARDS
https://www.latimes.com/opinion/story/2020-04-06/unemployment-benefits-workers-coronavirus

USA TODAY
— ‘OK, boomer!’ Supreme Court hands partial victory to federal worker claiming age discrimination – Richard Wolf
https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2020/04/06/ok-boomer-supreme-court-aging-federal-workers/2953632001/

FORBES
— DISGUSTING, TRAGIC: Americans Are Excessively Eating, Drinking, Smoking Pot, Playing Video Games And Watching Porn While Quarantined – Jack Kelly
https://www.forbes.com/sites/jackkelly/2020/04/06/americans-are-excessively-eating-drinking-smoking-pot-playing-video-games-and-watching-porn-while-quarantined/

FEDERAL TIMES
— Supreme Court rules on fed employee’s ability to sue for age discrimination – AP
https://www.federaltimes.com/management/career/2020/04/06/supreme-court-rules-on-fed-employees-ability-to-sue-for-age-discrimination/

RASMUSSEN REPORTS
— Cuomo Ties Biden for Presidential Nomination Among Democrats
https://www.rasmussenreports.com/public_content/politics/elections/election_2020/cuomo_ties_biden_for_presidential_nomination_among_democrats