June 1 Evening Edition

ABC7
— Chicago looting continues as nearly 700 arrested by police in unrest in wake of George Floyd’s death – Jessica D’Onofrio, Craig Wall and Jesse Kirsch
https://abc7chicago.com/society/nearly-700-arrested-by-chicago-police-amid-looting-protests-/6224450/
— President Trump calls governors ‘weak,’ urges crackdown on protests – AP
https://abc7chicago.com/politics/trump-calls-governors-weak-urges-crackdown-on-protests/6224941/
— Trump warns of military deployment as George Floyd protests resume – AP
https://abc7chicago.com/politics/trump-warns-of-military-deployment-as-george-floyd-protests-resume/6225510/
— North Side protest marches on Lake Shore Drive
https://abc7chicago.com/society/live-large-peaceful-protest-marches-on-chicagos-north-side/6225780/
— Chicago curfew: Road closures around Loop in effect as Illinois National Guard called in; CTA resumes limited service Gov. Pritzker asks for Illinois National Guard’s assistance – Jessica D’Onofrio and Roz Varon
https://abc7chicago.com/traffic/road-closures-in-effect-in-chicagos-loop-with-curfews-in-city-suburbs/6224470/

NBC5
— Chicago Looting, Protests: 911 Call Overload, Nearly 700 Arrests in 24 Hours
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/chicago-protests-looting-demonstrators-march-transit-shut-down/2281679/
— Pritzker Issues Disaster Proclamation as Looting, Civil Unrest Continue Throughout State
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/pritzker-issues-disaster-proclamation-as-looting-civil-unrest-continue-throughout-state/2282108/
— Naperville Implements Curfew, Looters and Police Clash in Cicero; Metra Suspends Service Again, Looters, Police Clash in Cicero
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/suburban-live-blog-tinley-park-asks-businesses-to-close-joliet-declares-state-of-emergency/2282041/
— CTA Announces it Will Suspend Service Monday Evening
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/cta-announces-it-will-suspend-service-monday-evening/2282311/

CBS2
— CTA Suspends Service Beginning At 9:30 p.m.
https://chicago.cbslocal.com/2020/06/01/cta-suspends-service-beginning-at-930-p-m/
— Marchers Turn Out For Peaceful Protest In Lakeview, Uptown In Wake Of George Floyd’s Death – Dave Savini
https://chicago.cbslocal.com/2020/06/01/marchers-turn-out-for-peaceful-protest-in-lakeview-uptown-in-wake-of-george-floyds-death/

FOX NEWS CHICAGO
— Civil unrest could influence Biden’s search for running mate – Alexandra Jaffe and Bill Barrow
https://www.fox32chicago.com/news/civil-unrest-could-influence-bidens-search-for-running-mate

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— George Floyd fallout: Pritzker deploys National Guard troops to suburbs; disaster proclamation issued for several Illinois counties; CTA again suspending service; Lightfoot denies city favored downtown over neighborhoods
https://www.chicagotribune.com/news/breaking/ct-george-floyd-chicago-protests-20200601-mrgv3rsz3fgztlu5lyrsyuolr4-story.html
— George Floyd fallout: Pritzker deploys National Guard troops to suburbs and issues disaster proclamation for several Illinois counties; Lightfoot denies city favored downtown over neighborhoods
https://www.chicagotribune.com/news/breaking/ct-george-floyd-chicago-protests-20200601-mrgv3rsz3fgztlu5lyrsyuolr4-story.html
— Chicago marijuana dispensaries close indefinitely – Ally Marotti
https://www.chicagotribune.com/business/ct-biz-chicago-marijuana-dispensaries-looted-20200601-622fkqyq4ffmtaiwv6yjil3cqe-story.html
— Gov. J.B. Pritzker accuses President Trump of ‘inflammatory’ rhetoric amid unrest that followed George Floyd’s death. Trump’s response: ‘I don’t like your rhetoric much either.’ – JAMIE MUNKS
https://www.chicagotribune.com/politics/ct-jb-pritzker-donald-trump-phone-call-20200601-xxs47ntgynbclfl3h4tw27tohm-story.html

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— In call, Trump urges governors ‘to dominate’ with arrests or look ‘like a bunch of jerks’; Pritzker hits back over White House rhetoric Gov. Pritzker, who was on the call, called President Trump out on his past remarks, saying they were only making things worse. – Tina Sfondeles
https://chicago.suntimes.com/politics/2020/6/1/21276990/in-call-governors-president-donald-trump-urges-arrests-you-have-dominate
— ‘Outsiders’ blamed for fomenting violence in Chicago, elsewhere as Trump declares Antifa a terrorist group ‘Despite hundreds of arrests, hundreds more violent criminals remain at large in Chicago, and unverified reports suggest more may be traveling here from other locations, with intent to continue the mayhem,’ Ald. Brian Hopkins (2nd) said.
https://chicago.suntimes.com/news/2020/5/31/21276134/george-floyd-protests-officials-blame-differing-groups-outsiders-violence-antifa-lightfoot-hopkins
— Black Lives Matter claims police brutality against peaceful protesters Here’s what happening today after a weekend of protests, as well as vandalism and looting in Chicago following the killing of George Floyd by police in Minneapolis
https://chicago.suntimes.com/2020/6/1/21276963/chicago-protests-looting-george-floyd-live-blog
— Some 2,000 arrested over ‘chaotic’ weekend, and sheriff investigating who was behind orchestrated looting and vandalism “There’s definitely organization [to the looting] but as far as the overarching organization, that’s being looked at,” the sheriff said. Preckwinkle said she had “no idea whatsoever” who was behind it. – Rachel Hinton
https://chicago.suntimes.com/politics/2020/6/1/21277148/arrests-weekend-looting-vandalism-protests-dart-preckwinkle-george-floyd
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: What do you say to Whites who demonize, denigrate, and condemn Whites?
https://chicago.suntimes.com/columnists/2020/6/1/21277076/colin-kaepernick-racism-bigotry-george-floyd-phil-kadner
— Profane exchange: Lightfoot, chief City Council critic tussle over police tactics during looting Ald. Ray Lopez said the mayor told him he was “full of s–t” when he demanded to know her plan to protect neighborhoods. His response? “I told her, ‘F–k you. You don’t know what’s going on.’” – Fran Spielman
https://chicago.suntimes.com/city-hall/2020/6/1/21277272/chicago-protests-looting-city-council-police-lopez-lightfoot

DAILY HERALD
— More National Guard, state troopers deployed; disaster proclamations in suburbs – Marni Pyke
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20200601/more-national-guard-state-troopers-deployed-disaster-proclamations-in-suburbs
— Naperville, Glen Ellyn, Aurora advise businesses to close ahead of planned protests – Katlyn Smith
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20200601/naperville-glen-ellyn-aurora-advise-businesses-to-close-ahead-of-planned-protests-
— Volunteers flock to downtown Aurora to help after night of violence and looting
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20200601/volunteers-flock-to-downtown-aurora-to-help-after-night-of-violence-and-looting
— Schaumburg Twp, highway commissioner will challenge Mussman for House seat – Charles Keeshan
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20200601/schaumburg-twp-highway-commissioner-will-challenge-mussman-for-house-seat
— States, cities plead for virus aid as Congress faces crises – AP
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20200601/states-cities-plead-for-virus-aid-as-congress-faces-crises
— ‘Listen Up, DuPage!’ episode explores fiscal management in time of crisis
https://www.dailyherald.com/submitted/20200601/listen-up-dupage–episode-explores-fiscal-management-in-time-of-crisis

CRAIN’S CHICAGO BUSINESS
— Pritzker calls out more National Guard troops The governor also tangled with President Trump today over rhetoric he termed “inflammatory.” – GREG HINZ
https://www.chicagobusiness.com/greg-hinz-politics/pritzker-calls-out-more-national-guard-troops

WTTW
— Pritzker Calls Up 250 More Guardsmen to Assist Local Law Enforcement – Patty Wetli
https://news.wttw.com/2020/06/01/pritzker-calls-250-more-guardsmen-assist-local-law-enforcement

WBBM
— AS THE DEMOCRAT PARTY’S STRANGLEHOLD ON ILLINOIS, ON COOK COUNTY, AND ON CHICAGO TIGHTENS: Expert Says Protests, Violence Are Part Of The Fabric Of American History National media continues to misunderstand dynamics of protest, professor says. – RACHEL PIERSON
https://wbbm780.radio.com/articles/expert-says-protests-violence-are-part-of-american-history

BLOOMINGTON PANTAGAPH
— Looters swarm Target, Walmart, other stores in Bloomington-Normal; ‘It’s senseless, it’s sad’ – ROGER MILLER
https://www.pantagraph.com/news/local/public_safety/update-looters-swarm-target-walmart-other-stores-in-bloomingon-normal-its-senseless-its-sad/article_0b2444ea-63bd-5763-ae5d-fdc211b495ee.html

EFFINGHAM DAILY NEWS & JOURNAL GAZETTE TIMES COURIER & BELLEVILLE NEWS DEMOCRAT
— In conference call, Pritzker tells Trump his rhetoric is ‘making it worse’ as protests rage on – JERRY NOWICKI
https://www.effinghamdailynews.com/news/in-conference-call-pritzker-tells-trump-his-rhetoric-is-making-it-worse-as-protests-rage/article_c858aab2-a450-11ea-bfcb-eb825d231261.html
https://jg-tc.com/news/state-and-regional/pritzker-on-call-tells-trump-his-rhetoric-is-making-it-worse/article_a74b0552-6553-55ff-a2aa-794de5ebdbdd.html
https://www.bnd.com/news/politics-government/article243176741.html

JOURNAL COURIER
— A budget under the influence – Scott Reeder
https://www.myjournalcourier.com/opinion/article/Commentary-A-budget-under-the-influence-15307522.php

CENTRAL ILLINOIS PROUD
— Trump slams governors as ‘weak,’ urges crackdown on protests – AP
https://www.centralillinoisproud.com/news/politics/trump-took-shelter-in-white-house-bunker-as-protests-raged-2/
— With rare candor, employees protest Facebook’s Trump policy – AP
https://www.centralillinoisproud.com/news/business/facebook-employees-speak-out-against-company-over-trump/

NPR ILLINOIS
— Protests Are ‘An Outward Expression Of Something That Is Burning Within’ Black Americans – Editorial
https://www.nprillinois.org/post/protests-echo-long-hot-summer-1967#stream/0

CENTER SQUARE
— Reporter Amy Jacobson sues Pritzker in federal court to gain access to news briefings – Greg Bishop
https://www.thecentersquare.com/illinois/reporter-sues-pritzker-in-federal-court-to-gain-access-to-news-briefings/article_93e33218-a40d-11ea-b73e-d706baaba229.html

ROBERT FEDER
— WIND’s Amy Jacobson suing Pritzker over ban from media briefings
https://www.robertfeder.com/2020/06/01/winds-amy-jacobson-suing-pritzker-ban-media-briefings/

BATAVIA PATCH
— Republican Leaders To Hand Out Care Packages Saturday In Batavia Local elected officials are set to distribute packages using a drive-thru, no-contact system at Pal Joey’s Restaurant – Jason Addy
https://patch.com/illinois/batavia/republican-leaders-hand-out-care-packages-saturday-batavia

MCHENRY COUNTY BLOG
— Galesburg “Let’s Start a Riot” Man Arrested for Minneapolis and Chicago Acts
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/06/01/galesburg-lets-start-a-riot-man-arrested-for-minneapolis-and-chicago-acts/
— IL-14: Oberweis on George Floyd’s Violent Death
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/06/01/il-14-oberweis-on-george-floyds-violent-death/
— Pritzker and Franks Buddy Up in 2019
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/06/01/pritzker-and-franks-buddy-up-in-2019/
— Prosecution in Lake County As Opposed to Cook County
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/06/01/as-opposed-to-cook-county/
— Ugaste Wants to Help Small Business, Sees No Reason Big Box Stores Should Receive Preferential Treatment
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/06/01/ugaste-wants-to-help-small-business-sees-no-reason-big-box-stores-should-receive-preferential-treatment/
— Antifa in Chicago?
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/05/31/antifa-in-chicago

ILLINOIS FAMILY INSTITUTE
— Organized Rioters Attack U.S. Cities Across the State and Nation – David E. Smith
https://illinoisfamily.org/marriage/organized-rioters-attack-u-s-cities-across-the-state-and-nation/

ILLINOIS REVIEW
— 6TH CD: IVES CONDEMNS RIOTING; CASTEN WITHHOLDS CRITICISM OF DESTRUCTION
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2020/06/6th-cd-ives-condemns-rioting-casten-withholds-criticism-of-destruction.html
— OBERWEIS CONDEMNS RIOTING; INCUMBENT LAUREN UNDERWOOD REMAINS SILENT
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2020/06/oberweis-condemns-rioting-incumbent-lauren-underwood-remains-silent.html
— WEYERMULLER: CHICAGO ENDURES A SUMMER OF PROTESTS AND RIOTS
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2020/06/weyermuller-chicago-endures-a-summer-of-protests-and-riots.html
— CALLS TO REPORT SUSPECTED CHILD ABUSE IN ILLINOIS FALL BY 57%
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2020/06/calls-to-report-suspected-child-abuse-in-illinois-fall-by-57.html

CAPITOL FAX
— Pritzker calls up 250 more IL National Guard members, deploys 300 more ISP troopers for areas outside Chicago – Issues disaster proclamation for 9 counties – Says Trump has ”fanned the flames instead of bringing peace and calm” – Chicago requested “limited role” for National Guard – Of Trump: “I really think it is time to call for calm” – All community-based COVID-19 testing sites closed – “We’re being responsive as municipalities have asked us to step in” – “I don’t want to dominate peaceful protesters who have legitimate grievances” – On Trump spat: “I think people should know what we stand for” – ISP has “several different missions” – Disaster declaration gives flexibility
https://capitolfax.com/2020/06/01/pritzker-calls-up-250-more-il-national-guard-members-deploys-300-more-isp-troopers-for-areas-outside-chicago/
— ISP Director: Job is to allow people to be heard and not be drowned out by crime – “We’ve had requests for assistance from every part of the state” – No indication “of an organized structured group” – More ramp closures than anyone can recall – Says “different tone and tenor” today, and “we hope it stays that way” – Limitations of ILEAS prompts resource shifting – “This is different than other protests” – “We have to be different” – Three regions – “We are going to be ready for anything and we are ready for anything”
https://capitolfax.com/2020/06/01/isp-director-job-is-to-allow-people-to-be-heard-and-not-be-drowned-out-by-crime-weve-had-requests-for-assistance-from-every-part-of-the-state-no-indication-of-an-organized-structured-group-more-ramp-c/
— Jacobson sues
https://capitolfax.com/2020/06/01/jacobson-sues/
(FROM THE ARTICLE: I don’t think the governor himself handled this very well and I said so at the time. To this day, Jacobson has access to the governor through the pool reporters, like I do, like we all do. Pritzker should’ve made that clear in public. Now her attorneys are trying to cast her as some sort of martyr. I’ve been to press conferences where I couldn’t get my questions answered. I may have already told you this story, but Gov. Blagojevich tried that with me once, so I walked around the room and whispered questions to every Chicago TV reporter there. He had no choice but to answer questions from them. . .Um, she can’t get “back into the room” because access is being limited for everyone right now due to COVID-19. And while Pritzker most certainly disagrees with her points of view, she did speak at a rally in opposition to his stay at home order. That goes well beyond attendance. On the one hand, she’s a show-boating hyper-partisan. On the other, I’ve always been opposed to the government deciding who is and who is not a reporter, although it is indisputable that legislative leaders can limit access to their press boxes based on broad criteria (like working for a lobbying group). On the third hand, if reporters were really upset about this, they would’ve stood up for Jacobson and her access would’ve been restored by now.)
— 974 new cases, 23 additional deaths
https://capitolfax.com/2020/06/01/974-new-cases-23-additional-deaths/

GOPUSA
— Floyd Family Wants First Degree Murder & Death Penalty For All 4 Cops; Complains To Sharpton About Trump Phone Call
https://www.gopusa.com/?p=89668

NEWSMAX
— Social Media Not the ‘Arbiter of Truth’ – James Hirsen
https://www.newsmax.com/jameshirsen/zuckerberg-facebook-twitter-factcheck/2020/06/01/id/969885/

CAMPUS REFORM
— Professors nationwide offer assistance, advice, and support to Antifa-like rioters – Lacey Kestecher
https://www.campusreform.org/?ID=14959

THE HILL
— Trump mobilizes military in DC to quell protests as tear gas fired into crowds – BRETT SAMUELS AND MORGAN CHALFANT
https://thehill.com/homenews/administration/500576-trump-mobilizes-military-in-dc-to-quell-protests-as-tear-gas-fired
— Protests risk spread of coronavirus – REID WILSON
https://thehill.com/policy/healthcare/500504-protests-risk-spread-of-coronavirus

CNN
— Trump encourages governors to use aggressive tactics on protesters – Kevin Liptak and Ryan Nobles
https://www.cnn.com/2020/06/01/politics/donald-trump-race-police/index.html

NEW YORK TIMES
— Trump Lashes Out at Governors Over Response
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/06/01/us/george-floyd-protests-live-updates.html
— Facebook Employees Stage Virtual Walkout to Protest Trump Posts
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/06/01/technology/facebook-employee-protest-trump.html

WASHINGTON POST
— Trump threatens to deploy military if states don’t quell violence
https://www.washingtonpost.com/nation/2020/06/01/george-floyd-protests-live-updates/
— Trump urges governors to ‘dominate’ protesters after another night of unrest
https://www.washingtonpost.com/nation/2020/06/01/george-floyd-protests-live-updates/

FORBES
— DIERSEN: HEADLINE: Trump-haters say “Biden Lead Grows 5 Points Amid George Floyd Protests, Most Americans Think Trump Is Racist.”
https://www.forbes.com/sites/andrewsolender/2020/06/01/biden-lead-grows-5-points-amid-george-floyd-protests-most-americans-think-trump-is-racist-poll-finds/

NEW YORK MAGAZINE
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: A Trump-hater says “Trump Mulls Declaring an Insurrection and Sending Military Into Cities.”
https://nymag.com/intelligencer/2020/06/trump-mulls-sending-military-into-u-s-cities.html

RASMUSSEN REPORTS
— Voters See Bias at Twitter, Facebook: 33% Embrace Trump’s Order to Punish Them
https://www.rasmussenreports.com/public_content/politics/general_politics/may_2020/voters_see_bias_at_twitter_facebook_33_embrace_trump_s_order_to_punish_them

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 28 Morning Edition

ABC7
— Trump preparing executive order targeting social media companies after fact checks applied to his tweets – AP
https://abc7chicago.com/politics/trump-preparing-executive-order-targeting-social-media/6217025/

NBC5
— Worker at Springfield Arena Where Illinois Legislative Session Held Tests Positive for Coronavirus
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/coronavirus/worker-at-springfield-arena-where-illinois-legislative-session-held-tests-positive-for-coronavirus/2278997/

CBS2
— Two Local Churches Appeal To Supreme Court To Reopen
https://chicago.cbslocal.com/2020/05/28/two-local-churches-appeal-to-supreme-court-to-reopen/
— ‘There’s Just Not Enough of Us:’ Illinois Unemployment Workers Allege Understaffing, ‘Insurmountable’ Workloads, Fear Of Infection As They Process Claims – Tara Molina
https://chicago.cbslocal.com/2020/05/27/theres-just-not-enough-of-us-illinois-unemployment-workers-allege-understaffing-insurmountable-workloads-fear-of-infection-as-they-process-claims/

FOX NEWS CHICAGO
— Illinois lawmaker Allen Skillicorn pushing for ballot referendum that would let voters remove Pritzker from office – Mike Flannery
https://www.fox32chicago.com/news/illinois-lawmaker-pushing-for-ballot-referendum-that-would-let-voters-remove-pritzker-from-office

WGN TV
— Around 60 percent of CPS students logged into e-learning sites more than twice a week, data shows – Mike Ewing
https://wgntv.com/news/chicago-news/around-60-percent-of-cps-students-logged-into-e-learning-sites-more-than-twice-a-week-data-shows/

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— Illinois’ bloated budget needs a crash diet … again – JEANNE IVES
https://www.chicagotribune.com/opinion/commentary/ct-opinion-illinois-budget-spending-excess-ives-20200527-24dv2kznprezzlzc3z3s7pzxbe-story.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: DISGUSTING, TRAGIC: Democrats want minorities to be pot pushers.
https://www.chicagotribune.com/coronavirus/ct-coronavirus-illinois-marijuana-dispensary-delays-20200527-gjbbmysiwvebdfym7r65tcyidm-story.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: A Trump-hater says “Trump wants Twitter to spread lies, not truth.”
https://www.chicagotribune.com/columns/steve-chapman/ct-trump-twitter-mail-in-voting-chapman-20200527-ndp4jrniajftnlbrn4khus37yi-story.html

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— Trump preparing order targeting social media protections Trump had threatened social media companies with new regulation or even shuttering on Wednesday, lashing out at the new policy he believed interfered with his political messaging, but he alone can’t do that. – AP
https://chicago.suntimes.com/2020/5/28/21273178/trump-preparing-order-targeting-social-media-protections-new-policies-political-messaging
— GOP Rep. Adam Kinzinger on Twitter, in video takes on Trump, conspiracy theories: “I’ve been a little worried about something lately,” Kinzinger says in a video. The excessive number of conspiracy theories that I’ve seen running all over social media.” – Lynn Sweet
https://chicago.suntimes.com/columnists/2020/5/27/21272707/rep-adam-kinzinger-twitter-video-takes-trump-conspiracy-theories-illinois
— DISGUSTING, TRAGIC: City’s first downtown pot shop to open Thursday Cresco’s new Sunnyside dispensary, located at 436 N. Clark St. in River North, will also be the first in the city to exclusively sell recreational weed. – Tom Schuba (DIERSEN: To encourage a person to use pot is to destroy that person.)
https://chicago.suntimes.com/cannabis/2020/5/27/21272586/chicago-dispensaries-downtown-pot-shop-recreational
— Pam Zekman, 75, longtime Chicago investigative reporter, among layoffs at CBS 2 Zekman is a two-time Pulitzer Prize winner who had worked at the Chicago Sun-Times and Chicago Tribune. She’d been at the TV station since 1981. –
By Ben Pope
https://chicago.suntimes.com/news/2020/5/27/21272466/pam-zekman-cbs-2-chicago-layoffs-sun-times-tribune-investigative-reporter-mirage
— Four in 10 CPS students take part in online learning 2 days a week or fewer, new data shows Teachers say remote learning has been a challenge even for students who normally work hard in school. – Nader Issa
https://chicago.suntimes.com/education/2020/5/27/21271582/online-remote-learning-cps-students-public-schools-engagement

DAILY HERALD
— FRONT PAGE: 160 new deaths bring state’s COVID-19 toll past 5,000; contact tracing ramping up – Jake Griffin
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20200527/160-new-deaths-bring-states-covid-19-toll-past-5000-contact-tracing-ramping-up
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Trump-haters say “President’s attacks on woman’s legacy represent worst of social media abuse.”
https://www.dailyherald.com/discuss/20200527/editorial-presidents-attacks-on-womans-legacy-represent-worst-of-social-media-abuse

CRAIN’S CHICAGO BUSINESS
— Illinois faces $76 billion hit to economic output  The biggest impacts are expected in industries directly affected by state shutdowns, including the restaurant and hospitality businesses, but the report says other sectors will also bear outsize pain. – LYNNE MAREK
https://www.chicagobusiness.com/economy/illinois-faces-76-billion-hit-economic-output

SPRINGFIELD STATE JOURNAL REGISTER
— Langfelder, police chief served with cease-and-desist notices by Fox Run lawyer – Brenden Moore (DIERSEN: Constructively, since 2000, my critics/opponents have served me with many cease-and-desist notices to get me to stop sending out GOPUSA ILLINOIS emails. I should serve them with cease-and-desist notices. Better yet, I should sue them.)
https://www.sj-r.com/news/20200527/langfelder-police-chief-served-with-cease-and-desist-notices-by-fox-run-lawyer
(FROM THE ARTICLE: A day after a Springfield restaurant received a cease-and-desist notice for defying Gov. JB Pritzker’s stay-at-home order, an attorney representing the restaurant and two other local businesses that opened early has returned the favor to Mayor Jim Langfelder and Police Chief Kenny Winslow. Thomas DeVore, an attorney representing Fox Run Restaurant, Bow and Arrow Salon and FitBodies, said he is “putting the City of Springfield on notice to cease and desist with any further efforts to violate my client’s civil rights” through enforcement of Pritzker’s order. The notice comes a day after Fox Run itself was served with a cease-and-desist notice from the Springfield Police Department, which informed the owners that failure to comply could result in the restaurant’s closure by the local or state health department or civil liability.)
— Good Standing certificates for attorneys will be available online – Doug Finke (DIERSEN: What about good standing certificates for journalists like me? I have served as the GOPUSA Illinois Editor since 2000. I have put together and sent out GOPUSA ILLINOIS emails since 2000. I have put together and sent out a GOPUSA ILLINOIS email each and every morning since 2004 and each and every evening too since 2015. Since 2004, those emails have included links to 368,685 articles and information on many upcoming events. I worked for GAO as an Analyst 1980-1997, the last 11 years of which at the GS-13 Step 1-10 levels, currently $101,176-$131,532/year. Much of what GAO Analysts do is very similar to what journalists do.)
https://www.sj-r.com/news/20200527/good-standing-certificates-for-attorneys-will-be-available-online
— DISGUSTING, TRAGIC, TREASONOUS: Illinois to become 1st state to provide Medicaid regardless of immigration status – Kade Heather (DIERSEN: Ever-increasingly, Democrats, Libertarians, Greens, and RINOs flush citizens of America down the toilet.)
https://www.sj-r.com/news/20200527/illinois-to-become-1st-state-to-provide-medicaid-regardless-of-immigration-status

ROCKFORD REGISTER STAR
— The link between booze and the state budget – Scott Reeder
https://www.rrstar.com/opinion/20200527/commentary-link-between-booze-and-state-budget

CHAMPAIGN/URBANA NEWS GAZETTE
— State GOP insurgents organize to challenge Democrats’ majorities – Jim Dey
https://www.news-gazette.com/news/local/politics/jim-dey-state-gop-insurgents-organize-to-challenge-democrats-majorities/article_a41fc2bc-782e-555b-9e84-00c0ec8eda32.html

JOURNAL GAZETTE TIMES COURIER
— As Illinois gradually reopens, will you be wearing a mask? – TERRI MADDOX
https://jg-tc.com/news/state-and-regional/as-illinois-gradually-reopens-will-you-be-wearing-a-mask/article_d504563c-4bb1-5538-9381-5cfb2e0d0d92.html

QUAD CITY TIMES
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: The more that you promote traditional marriage and the traditional family, the more that Democrats do to destroy you.
https://qctimes.com/news/local/govt-and-politics/bobby-schillings-son-under-fire-for-homophobic-tweets/article_b223c57f-10f3-50f4-8476-0e71a5e00072.html

DANVILLE COMMERCIAL NEWS
— DISGUSTING, TRAGIC: Cannabis dispensary opens doors – JENNIFER BAILEY
https://www.commercial-news.com/news/local_news/cannabis-dispensary-opens-doors/article_bc07f2a8-a04b-11ea-9d02-8b457adfee75.html

FOX ILLINOIS
— Pompeo says Hong Kong no longer autonomous from China – AP
https://foxillinois.com/news/nation-world/pompeo-says-hong-kong-no-longer-autonomous-from-china
— Champaign ministry files lawsuit against Pritzker – Taylor Deckert
https://foxillinois.com/news/local/champaign-ministry-files-lawsuit-against-pritzker

CHICAGO PATCH
— Gov’s Toilet Scam Contractor Got $9 Million Coronavirus Contract KONKOL COLUMN — Is it just a coincidence the contractor involved in Pritzker’s private construction projects got coronavirus contracts? – Mark Konkol
https://patch.com/illinois/chicago/govs-toilet-scam-contractor-got-9-million-coronavirus-contract

BLOCK CLUB CHICAGO
— Lakeview Rallies To Save Businesses After 75 Percent Say They’ll Fail By July The Lakeview Chamber of Commerce, spurred by alarming results of a small business survey, are rolling out the “Love Local, Love Lakeview” campaign. – Jake Wittich
https://blockclubchicago.org/2020/05/27/lakeview-rallies-to-save-businesses-after-75-percent-say-theyll-fail-by-july/

WASHINGTON TIMES
— Trump: We will regulate or ‘close down’ social media platforms before they silence conservatives – David Sherfinski and Ryan Lovelace (DIERSEN: My critics/opponents want the following to discourage me from sending out GOPUSA ILLINOIS emails and to discourage everyone from reading those emails: a) the leaders of the Illinois Republican Party, DuPage County Republican Central Committee, and Milton Township Republican Organization; b) the leaders of Illinois, DuPage County, Milton Township, Wheaton, Wheaton Chamber of Commerce, and Wheaton’s West District; c) conservative leaders; d) religious leaders; e) conservative and Republican activists, candidates, elected officials, party leaders, major donors, political consultants, and campaign managers; f) etc. I should write a book about what the aforesaid have done since 2000 to discourage me from sending out GOPUSA ILLINOIS emails and to discourage everyone from reading those emails.)
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2020/may/27/trump-we-will-regulate-or-close-down-social-media-/
— ‘Second wave’ fears loom as U.S. passes ‘dark’ milestone Coronavirus death toll tops 100,000 in three months – Tom Howell Jr. and David Sherfinski
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2020/may/27/coronavirus-death-toll-us-tops-100000/

WASHINGTON EXAMINER
— Trump’s slanderous attack on Joe Scarborough is incompatible with leadership – Editorial
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/opinion/editorials/trumps-slanderous-attack-on-joe-scarborough-is-incompatible-with-leadership
— Trump’s attacks on Jeff Sessions anger immigration hawks – W. James Antle III
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/campaigns/trumps-attacks-on-jeff-sessions-anger-immigration-hawks
— Republicans urge Trump not to restrict immigrant work visas during pandemic – Mica Soellner
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/republicans-urge-trump-not-to-restrict-immigrant-work-visas-during-pandemic
— Head of Twitter site integrity called Trump White House officials ‘actual Nazis’ and Mitch McConnell a ‘bag of farts’ – Carly Ortiz-Lytle
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/head-of-twitter-site-integrity-called-trump-white-house-officials-actual-nazis-and-mitch-mcconnell-a-bag-of-farts
— Democratic lawmakers call for cancellation of Trump’s Fourth of July ‘Salute to America’ – Carly Ortiz-Lytle
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/democratic-lawmakers-call-for-cancellation-of-trumps-fourth-of-july-salute-to-america
— Kellyanne Conway: Twitter fact-check on Trump conducted by ‘same people who attack him all day long’ – Madison Dibble
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/kellyanne-conway-twitter-fact-check-on-trump-conducted-by-same-people-who-attack-him-all-day-long

FOX NEWS
— White House says Trump will sign an executive order on social media – Morgan Phillips (DIERSEN: My critics/opponents want the following to discourage me from sending out GOPUSA ILLINOIS emails and to discourage everyone from reading those emails: a) the leaders of the Illinois Republican Party, DuPage County Republican Central Committee, and Milton Township Republican Organization; b) the leaders of Illinois, DuPage County, Milton Township, Wheaton, Wheaton Chamber of Commerce, and Wheaton’s West District; c) conservative leaders; d) religious leaders; e) conservative and Republican activists, candidates, elected officials, party leaders, major donors, political consultants, and campaign managers; f) etc. I should write a book about what the aforesaid have done since 2000 to discourage me from sending out GOPUSA ILLINOIS emails and to discourage everyone from reading those emails.)
https://www.foxnews.com/politics/white-house-trump-will-sign-executive-order-social-media
(FROM THE ARTICLE: Earlier Wednesday, Trump warned social media giants that the federal government could “strongly regulate” or “close them down” if they continue to “silence conservative voices,” amid his flaring battle with Twitter after the platform fact-checked one of his tweets for the first time this week. “Republicans feel that Social Media Platforms totally silence conservatives voices,” Trump tweeted. “We will strongly regulate, or close them down, before we can ever allow this to happen. We saw what they attempted to do, and failed, in 2016. We can’t let a more sophisticated version of that happen again.”)

FOX BUSINESS
— TRAGIC, DISGUSTING: Who is more likely to smoke marijuana? – Daniella Genovese
https://finance.yahoo.com/news/more-likely-smoke-marijuana-194842942.html
(FROM THE ARTICLE: According to a July 2019 poll from Gallup, which surveyed 1,525 adults across the nation who were at least 18 years old, the likelihood of someone smoking marijuana “varies significantly” by gender, age, region and political ideology. Overall, the survey indicated that adults between 18 to 29 years old are the age group most likely to smoke marijuana. According to the findings, 22 percent of 18- to 29-year-olds revealed they smoked, which makes them twice as likely to smoke compared to adults from 30-49 years old and seven times as likely as adults older than 65 years old. Eleven percent of adults from 30-49 years admitted to smoking and 12 percent of people ages 50 to 64 do. Meanwhile, only three percent of people over the age of 65 admitted to smoking. . .Aside from age, the results also revealed that men are twice as likely to smoke marijuana than women. Additionally, liberals are six times more likely to smoke than conservatives and twice as likely as moderates, according to the findings.)

RUSH LIMBAUGH
— Democrats Demand You Wear a Symbol of Fear
https://www.rushlimbaugh.com/daily/2020/05/27/democrats-demand-you-wear-a-symbol-of-fear/
— Cesspool That Is Twitter Makes Huge Miscalculation by “Fact-Checking” Trump
https://www.rushlimbaugh.com/daily/2020/05/27/cesspool-that-is-twitter-makes-huge-miscalculation-by-fact-checking-trump/

BREITBART
— Twitter Lets Verified Users Spread Fake Photo Linking MN Cop to ‘Make Whites Great Again’ Hat – JOSHUA CAPLAN
https://www.breitbart.com/tech/2020/05/27/twitter-lets-verified-users-spread-fake-photo-linking-mn-cop-to-make-whites-great-again-hat/
— UN Admits 70 Per Cent of Boat Migrants Not Eligible for Asylum – VIRGINIA HALE
https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2020/05/27/un-admits-majority-boat-migrants/

CONSERVATIVE HQ
— We Endorse The Essential Rep. Steve King (Iowa-4) For Reelection
http://www.conservativehq.com/node/32594

DAILY CALLER

— Twitter Dings Trump’s Tweets But Refuses To Fact Check Chinese Officials’ Virus Misinformation – Chris White
https://dailycaller.com/2020/05/27/twitter-donald-trump-fact-check-china/

DAILY SIGNAL
— Twitter Official Overseeing Misinformation Efforts Is Anti-Trump Partisan Who Donated to Planned Parenthood – Peter Hasson
https://www.dailysignal.com/2020/05/27/twitter-official-overseeing-misinformation-efforts-is-anti-trump-partisan-who-donated-to-planned-parenthood

MEDIA RESEARCH CENTER TV
— Illinois Judge Rules Against Stay At Home Order: ‘People Are Not Being Governed, They Are Being Ruled’ – Eric Scheiner
https://www.mrctv.org/blog/judge-rules-against-stay-home-order-people-are-not-being-governed-they-are-being-ruled

PATRIOT POST
— Biden Exposes the Democrat Party’s Racial Mindset “If you have a problem figuring out whether you’re for me or Trump, then you ain’t black.” – Arnold Ahlert
https://patriotpost.us/articles/70954-biden-exposes-the-democrat-partys-racial-mindset-2020-05-28

EPOCH TIMES
— Twitter’s New ‘Fact-Checking’ Label Has Dangerous Implications – BOWEN XIAO (DIERSEN: Since 2000, my critics/opponents have viciously demonized, viciously denigrated, and viciously condemned a) my decisions to include links in GOPUSA ILLINOIS emails and b) my comments on those articles. My critics/opponents focus on stopping the following from reading GOPUSA ILLINOIS emails: Republican Precinct Committeemen, activists, candidates, elected officials, party leaders, major donors, political consultants, and campaign managers, etc. in Wheaton, Milton Township, DuPage County, and Illinois. I should write a book about a) my critics/opponents and b) those who they have had the greatest success in turning against me and turning against my GOPUSA ILLINOIS emails.)
https://www.theepochtimes.com/white-house-trump-campaign-respond-to-twitter-labeling_3366858.html
— States Demanding Biggest Bailouts Do Least to Control Spending, Deficits – MARK TAPSCOTT
https://www.theepochtimes.com/states-demanding-biggest-bailouts-do-the-least-to-control-their-spending-deficits_3366560.html

THE HILL
— The federal government could end California’s reckless immigration stance – IRA MEHLMAN
https://thehill.com/opinion/immigration/499124-the-federal-government-could-end-californias-reckless-immigration-stance

POLITICO
— Trump to sign executive order on social media amid Twitter furor “Big Tech is doing everything in their very considerable power to CENSOR in advance of the 2020 Election,” Trump tweeted late Wednesday. – CRISTIANO LIMA (DIERSEN: My critics/opponents want the following to discourage me from sending out GOPUSA ILLINOIS emails and to discourage everyone from reading those emails: a) the leaders of the Illinois Republican Party, DuPage County Republican Central Committee, and Milton Township Republican Organization; b) the leaders of Illinois, DuPage County, Milton Township, Wheaton, Wheaton Chamber of Commerce, and Wheaton’s West District; c) conservative leaders; d) religious leaders; e) conservative and Republican activists, candidates, elected officials, party leaders, major donors, political consultants, and campaign managers; f) etc. I should write a book about what the aforesaid have done since 2000 to discourage me from sending out GOPUSA ILLINOIS emails and to discourage everyone from reading those emails.)
https://www.politico.com/news/2020/05/27/trump-executive-order-social-media-twitter-285891
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Conservative-haters say “Appeals court ruling suggests little legal traction for Trump’s anti-Twitter campaign. D.C. Circuit decision spurns claims that social media giants broke the law by banning a conservative provocateur.”
https://www.politico.com/news/2020/05/27/trump-twitter-court-ruling-284632
— ‘Why are you not burying him?’: Trump allies fret over rising Biden threat Outside advisers and donors want the Trump campaign to unleash more resources quickly to dent Biden’s strength in the polls. – NANCY COOK
https://www.politico.com/news/2020/05/27/trump-biden-campaign-283602

REUTERS
— Trump to sign executive order on social media on Thursday: White House – Jeff Mason, Nandita Bose (DIERSEN: My critics/opponents want the following to discourage me from sending out GOPUSA ILLINOIS emails and to discourage everyone from reading those emails: a) the leaders of the Illinois Republican Party, DuPage County Republican Central Committee, and Milton Township Republican Organization; b) the leaders of Illinois, DuPage County, Milton Township, Wheaton, Wheaton Chamber of Commerce, and Wheaton’s West District; c) conservative leaders; d) religious leaders; e) conservative and Republican activists, candidates, elected officials, party leaders, major donors, political consultants, and campaign managers; f) etc. I should write a book about what the aforesaid have done since 2000 to discourage me from sending out GOPUSA ILLINOIS emails and to discourage everyone from reading those emails.)
https://www.reuters.com/article/us-twitter-trump/trump-threatens-social-media-shutdown-over-twitter-fact-check-label-idUSKBN2331NK

ASSOCIATED PRESS
— Twitter fact-checks Trump; he threatens new regs or shutdown – ZEKE MILLER (DIERSEN: My critics/opponents want the following to discourage me from sending out GOPUSA ILLINOIS emails and to discourage everyone from reading those emails: a) the leaders of the Illinois Republican Party, DuPage County Republican Central Committee, and Milton Township Republican Organization; b) the leaders of Illinois, DuPage County, Milton Township, Wheaton, Wheaton Chamber of Commerce, and Wheaton’s West District; c) conservative leaders; d) religious leaders; e) conservative and Republican activists, candidates, elected officials, party leaders, major donors, political consultants, and campaign managers; f) etc. I should write a book about what the aforesaid have done since 2000 to discourage me from sending out GOPUSA ILLINOIS emails and to discourage everyone from reading those emails.)
https://apnews.com/c8898aad60175df06ebd160023285001

NBC NEWS
— ‘An ego trip’: Pelosi blasts Trump’s insistence that Republican convention occur Trump has threatened to move the convention from Charlotte, N.C., if the venue might not be filled there this summer because of coronavirus-related restrictions. – Adam Edelman
https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/2020-election/ego-trip-pelosi-blasts-trump-s-insistence-republican-convention-occur-n1215786

NEW YORK TIMES
— China Approves Plan to Rein In Hong Kong, Defying Worldwide Outcry Beijing ordered that a new law be written to extend many of mainland China’s security practices to Hong Kong, creating broad powers to quash unrest. – Keith Bradsher
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/05/28/world/asia/china-hong-kong-crackdown.html

WASHINGTON POST
— Americans have filed more than 40 million jobless claims in past 10 weeks, as another 2.1 million filed for benefits last week The economic struggle continues as states seek to reopen, but many workers and businesses remain uneasy about the future – Tony Romm
https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/2020/05/28/unemployment-claims-coronavirus/

USA TODAY
— Trump pushes ahead on July Fourth parade in DC despite objections from local Democratic lawmakers – Nicholas Wu (DIERSEN: Of course, if your municipality had polled its residents about canceling its Independency Day parade, Republicans would have said NO and Democrats and Democrat plants, Libertarians and Libertarian plants, Greens and Green plants, and RINOs would have sad YES.)
https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2020/05/27/coronavirus-trump-wants-july-fourth-dc-parade-local-democrats-object/5266631002/
— The next 100 days: How the coronavirus will continue to change your life at home, at work, at school and beyond – Jorge L. Ortiz
https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2020/05/27/coronavirus-hundred-thousand-deaths-us-changes-schools-work-life/5225436002/
— FRONT PAGE TOP OF FOLD: Back to school? 1 in 5 teachers are unlikely to return to reopened classrooms this fall, poll says – Susan Page
https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/education/2020/05/26/coronavirus-schools-teachers-poll-ipsos-parents-fall-online/5254729002/

WALL STREET JOURNAL
— Twitter Plays Into Trump’s Hands ‘Fact-checking’ tweets will encourage political regulation of speech. – Editorial (DIERSEN: Will Twitter’s crackdown on Trump encourage my critics/opponents to crackdown more on me?)
https://www.wsj.com/articles/twitter-plays-into-trumps-hands-11590621733

FORBES
— College Graduates Rate The Campus Culture Of Their Alma Maters: There’s A Lot More Work To Do – Michael T. Nietzel (DIERSEN: What do those who recently graduated from your alma mater(s) think of you? I graduated from NIU in 1970, from Loyola in 1976, from DePaul in 1980, and from IIT in 1997. From what I see, as colleges ever-increasingly move to the left, that is, as colleges ever-increasingly crank out “good little Democrats,” recent graduates would have an extremely low opinion of me.)
https://www.forbes.com/sites/michaeltnietzel/2020/05/28/college-graduates-rate-the-campus-culture-of-their-alma-maters-theres-a-lot-more-work-to-do/
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: White-haters use coronavirus to promote hatred against Whites.
https://www.forbes.com/sites/maiahoskin/2020/05/27/2020-has-been-difficult-for-the-black-community-discrimination-at-work-only-adds-insult-to-injury/

NATIONAL LAW REVIEW
— Managing and Enforcing Restrictive Covenants during COVID-19
https://www.natlawreview.com/article/managing-and-enforcing-restrictive-covenants-during-covid-19-podcast

BROOKINGS INSTITUTE
— Public service and the federal government – Fiona Hill (DIERSEN: Who looks down on you? From what I see, ever-increasingly, Republicans look down on federal employees and look down on federal retirees. I was a federal employee for almost 30 years and I have been a federal retiree for almost 23 years.)
https://www.brookings.edu/policy2020/votervital/public-service-and-the-federal-government/
(FROM THE ARTICLE: Popular appreciation of and respect for government service and public servants have steadily declined in the United States since the 1960s, with only two brief exceptions: in the 1990s during the Clinton administration, and in the months immediately after the 9/11 terrorist attacks. There is a particularly deep sense of distrust in the U.S. federal government. In an April 2019 Pew Research Center poll, for example, only 17% of respondents indicated that they trusted the federal government “to do the right thing.” Why is this the case? While there is significant support for the vital functions public servants perform at the local and state levels, and during crises, deeply entrenched misconceptions about the U.S. federal government and its individual agencies shape more negative views. For example, the opinion that the U.S. government is vast and unwieldly is widespread outside the public sector. The U.S. population has been evenly split for several years in its views on the optimal size of the U.S. government—with 47% of those polled by Pew in 2019 seeing government as either too big or too small. The two perspectives reveal a sharp partisan divide. Sixty-seven percent of those who affiliate with the Democratic Party express support for the expansion of government services. On the “too big” side of the ledger, 74% of those who describe themselves as Republicans want to see the government shrink in both size and functions. Newspaper and opinion page headlines such as “The sheer size of our government workforce is an alarming problem” encapsulate this view.)
— Destroying trust in the media, science, and government has left America vulnerable to disaster – Marc Hetherington and Jonathan M. Ladd (DIERSEN: I should write a book about those who have focused on destroying trust in me and trust in my GOPUSA ILLINOIS emails. I would focus on those who have lots of religious, government, political, and/or financial clout in Wheaton’s West District, Wheaton, Milton Township, DuPage County, and Illinois. I would focus on those who paint themselves as being religious, conservative, and/or Republican to give themselves standing to destroy those who are religious, conservative, and/or Republican.)
https://www.brookings.edu/blog/fixgov/2020/05/01/destroying-trust-in-the-media-science-and-government-has-left-america-vulnerable-to-disaster/

NEWSWEEK
— House Republicans Sue to Stop Historic Proxy Voting Plan Designed to Reduce Lawmakers’ Risk of Getting Coronavirus – ELIZABETH CRISP
https://www.newsweek.com/house-republicans-sue-stop-historic-proxy-voting-plan-designed-reduce-lawmakers-risk-getting-1506934
— Illinois Is Only State to Meet All Federal Criteria for Reopening, Will Move to Phase 3 on Friday – JEFFERY MARTIN
https://www.newsweek.com/illinois-only-state-meet-all-federal-criteria-reopening-will-move-phase-3-friday-1506968
— Trump Wants Americans to Learn About the Holocaust As Anti-Semitism in U.S. At All-Time High – EWAN PALMER (DIERSEN: Ever-increasingly, Trump-haters paint members of the following groups as being anti-Semites: Trump supporters, Protestant, conservative, patriotic, Republican, American, White, male, older, gun owners, German Americans, non-veterans, and those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.)
https://www.newsweek.com/holocaust-educaton-schools-trump-never-again-1507027

NEW YORK MAGAZINE
— Reopening the City Too Soon Is, Effectively, Age Discrimination – Justin Davidson (DIERSEN: Ever-increasingly, you are unpopular if you are old, if you are obese, and/or if you have health problems including diabetes.)
https://nymag.com/intelligencer/2020/05/reopening-without-universal-testing-is-age-discrimination.html

GUARDIAN
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: An America-hater says “The coronavirus has laid bare the reality of America’s racial caste system.” According to America-haters, the more that an American is successful, the more that American is a White supremacist, Nazi, KKK member, hater, racist, sexist, bigot, and even worse things. I should write a book about my critics/opponents who hint/imply/argue/shout that I passed the CPA and Certified Internal Auditor examinations on my first attempt, that I became a licensed CPA, that I earned master’s degrees in business, accounting, and finance, etc. because I am a White supremacist, Nazi, KKK member, hater, racist, sexist, bigot, and even worse things. Better yet, I should sue them.)
https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2020/may/27/coronavirus-america-racial-caste-system
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: An America-hater says “As 100,000 die, the virus lays bare America’s brutal fault lines – race, gender, poverty and broken politics.” According to America-haters, the more that an American is successful, the more that American is a White supremacist, Nazi, KKK member, hater, racist, sexist, bigot, and even worse things. I should write a book about my critics/opponents who hint/imply/argue/shout that I passed the CPA and Certified Internal Auditor examinations on my first attempt, that I became a licensed CPA, that I earned master’s degrees in business, accounting, and finance, etc. because I am a White supremacist, Nazi, KKK member, hater, racist, sexist, bigot, and even worse things. Better yet, I should sue them.)
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2020/may/28/us-coronavirus-death-toll-racial-disparity-inequality

May 24 Evening Edition

ABC7
— Coronavirus Illinois: COVID-19 cases top 110K with over 4.8K deaths; Pritzker releases business reopening guidelines – Will Jones
https://abc7chicago.com/society/gov-pritzker-releases-business-reopening-guidelines/6208703/

NBC5
— More Than 2,500 New Coronavirus Cases Reported in Illinois Sunday
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/coronavirus/more-than-2500-new-coronavirus-cases-reported-in-illinois-sunday/2277507/
— Trump’s Pitch to Voters: Trust Me, Economy Will Soar in 2021 – Jill Colvin and Zeke Miller
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/politics/trumps-pitch-to-voters-trust-me-economy-will-soar-in-2021/2277474/
— Chicago Churches Continue to Violate Stay-at-Home Orders, Fear City May Shut Them Down A pair of Chicago churches once again violated limitations on gathering sizes and fear the city may shut them down – Chris Hush
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/chicago-churches-continue-to-violate-stay-at-home-orders-fear-city-may-shut-them-down/2277539/

FOX NEWS CHICAGO
— Illinois reports 67 coronavirus deaths Sunday, more than 2,500 new cases
https://www.fox32chicago.com/news/illinois-reports-67-coronavirus-deaths-sunday-more-than-2500-new-cases
— Judge won’t reconsider lawsuit brought by Michael Madigan opponent – AP
https://www.fox32chicago.com/news/judge-wont-reconsider-lawsuit-brought-by-michael-madigan-opponent
— Illinois churches holding services say they’re taking precautions – AP
https://www.fox32chicago.com/news/illinois-churches-holding-services-say-theyre-taking-precautions

WGN TV
— Churches holding services across Illinois say they’re taking precautions – AP
https://wgntv.com/news/chicago-news/churches-holding-services-across-illinois-say-theyre-taking-precautions/

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— Gov. J.B. Pritzker announces reopening rules for businesses as Illinois is poised to move to next phase and loosen restrictions – JAMIE MUNKS
https://www.chicagotribune.com/coronavirus/ct-pritzker-coronavirus-business-reopening-20200524-4qfbnlefkbdwbhgt6h47mjp6ei-story.html
— You’re getting used to masks. Will you wear a face shield? – KNVUL SHEIKH
https://www.chicagotribune.com/coronavirus/ct-nw-nyt-coronavirus-face-mask-face-shield-20200524-t5nm5h46zveg7o26waryi7oelm-story.html

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— Facing fines and threat of closure, churches continue to hold services: ‘There is not going to be a stand down’ Despite a harsh new warning from Chicago’s public health chief, two Chicago churches defiantly held services Sunday in violation of Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s stay-at-home order. – Tom Schuba
https://chicago.suntimes.com/coronavirus/2020/5/24/21269156/facing-threat-closure-city-encouragement-trump-churches-hold-services
— Illinois announces 67 more coronavirus deaths as state inches toward Phase 3 reopening The deaths and 2,508 new cases were announced on the same day Gov. J.B. Pritzker unveiled specific guidelines for more businesses to open in coming days. – Ben Pope
https://chicago.suntimes.com/coronavirus/2020/5/24/21269094/illinois-coronavirus-cases-deaths-pritzker-reopening-may-24
— Governor releases guidelines for more Illinois businesses to reopen in coming days Pritzker stressed that as more businesses reopen, the No. 1 priority will continue to be the health and safety of Illinois residents and workers. – Suzanne McBride
https://chicago.suntimes.com/news/2020/5/24/21269037/governor-releases-guidelines-more-illinois-businesses-reopen-coming-days
— After rocky start, legislative session like no other delivers casino win to boost Chicago and state The grownups asserted themselves in the Illinois Legislature, settled things down and accomplished more than we might have predicted. – Editorial
https://chicago.suntimes.com/2020/5/24/21268656/chicago-casino-illinois-house-senate-legislature-springfield-jim-durkin-jb-pritzker-lori-lightfoot

DAILY HERALD
— State reports 61 more COVID-19 deaths, as Pritzker releases new reopening guidelines – Steve Zalusky
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20200524/state-reports-61-more-covid-19-deaths-as-pritzker-releases-new-reopening-guidelines

CRAIN’S CHICAGO BUSINESS
— Big wins for Lightfoot and Pritzker in the just-wrapped Springfield session Chicago’s got its casino, Springfield Dems got their budget—plus the authority to borrow billions from the feds. Here’s what you need to know. – GREG HINZ
https://www.chicagobusiness.com/greg-hinz-politics/big-wins-lightfoot-and-pritzker-just-wrapped-springfield-session

WTTW
— Illinois’ Pandemic-Era Budget Looks to Feds for More Help – Amanda Vinicky
https://news.wttw.com/2020/05/24/illinois-pandemic-era-budget-looks-feds-more-help

WBBM
— At Issue: Jeanne Ives, 6th District Republican Congressional Candidate
https://wbbm780.radio.com/media/audio-channel/at-issue-jeanne-ives-6th-district-republican-congressional-candidate

QUAD CITY TIMES
— Despite budget approval, much is in limbo after Illinois session – JERRY NOWICKI
https://qctimes.com/agriculture/despite-budget-approval-much-is-in-limbo-after-illinois-session/article_44fbae1e-4272-56aa-b35c-dd333124d524.html

SOUTHERN
— ‘Patriot Rally’ in Marion brings opposition to Illinois’ coronavirus response – Brian Munoz
https://thesouthern.com/news/local/patriot-rally-in-marion-brings-opposition-to-illinois-coronavirus-response/article_aa3a54ae-b77d-571b-8331-33a292bb9a8f.html
PHOTOS: https://thesouthern.com/news/local/photos-patriot-rally-in-marion-brings-opposition-to-coronavirus-response/collection_cef9e0ea-448d-57cc-bc93-a2b0dbc0cbfd.html

WGLT
— B-N Lawmakers Pan State Budget – CHARLIE SCHLENKER
https://www.wglt.org/post/b-n-lawmakers-pan-state-budget#stream/0

CENTER SQUARE
— ‘Toxic’ Illinois budget relies on federal bailout that might not come – Greg Bishop
https://www.thecentersquare.com/illinois/toxic-illinois-budget-relies-on-federal-bailout-that-might-not-come/article_af3f782a-9e02-11ea-ba34-9712d2b2b44c.html

MCHENRY COUNTY BLOG
— Ugaste “Strongly Opposes” Budget
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/05/24/ugaste-strongly-opposes-budget/
— Mid-State Legislator Summarizes Session Tom Bennett
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/05/24/mid-state-legislator-summarizes-session/
— McConchie Reacts to Session, Points Out Lack of Action by Dems Will Result in Automatic $1,600 Legislative Pay Hike
— http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/05/24/mcconchie-reacts-to-session-points-out-lack-of-action-by-dems-will-result-in-automatic-legislative-pay-hike/
— Female Democrat Surfaces to Challenge Republican Marty McLaughlin for David McSweeney’s State Rep. Seat
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/05/23/female-democrat-surfaces-to-challenge-republican-marty-mclaughlin-for-david-mcsweeneys-state-rep-seat/
— Marci Suelzer, Opponent to Republican Marty McLaughlin, Surfaces
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/05/24/marci-suelzer-opponent-to-republican-marty-mclaughlin-surfaces/
— Illinois an Outlier in Coronavirus Reopening
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/05/24/illinois-an-outlier-in-coronavirus-reopening/
— IL-14: State Senate Approves Changes to Vote-by-Mail for November Election
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/05/24/il-14-state-senate-approves-changes-to-vote-by-mail-for-november-election/
— Point-Counterpoint: Jack Franks’ Plan to Cut County Board Salaries
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/05/23/point-counterpoint-jack-franks-plan-to-cut-county-board-salaries/
— Barrington Hills Village Board Unanimously Passes Resolution to Open Village Businesses and Churches and Raises Questions About Governor’s Legal Authority
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/05/23/barrington-hills-village-board-unanimously-passes-resolution-to-open-village-businesses-and-churches-and-raises-questions-about-governors-legal-authority/
— Did “Outlander’s” Col. Tryon Inspired Pritzker to Limit Public Gatherings to Ten People?
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/05/22/did-outlanders-col-tryon-inspired-pritzker-to-limit-public-gatherings-to-ten-people/
— Court Order Finds Jack Franks “Willfully and Contumaciously” in Indirect Contempt of Court
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/05/22/court-order-finds-jack-franks-willfully-and-contumaciously-in-indirect-contempt-of-court/
— IL-14: Pinning the Extremist Label on Lauren Underwood
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/05/22/il-14-pinning-the-extremist-label-on-loren-underwood/
— McHenry County Turkeys Harvested, No Politicians Were Killed This Season
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/05/22/mchenry-county-turkeys-harvested-no-politicians-were-killed-this-season/

ILLINOIS LEAKS
— Pritzker foot-dragging Bailey case, claims no emergency exists – JOHN KRAFT
https://edgarcountywatchdogs.com/2020/05/pritzker-foot-dragging-bailey-case-claims-no-emergency-exists/

CAPITOL FAX
— Pritzker unveils business guidance; takes questions on budget, legislature, EO
https://capitolfax.com/2020/05/24/pritzker-unveils-business-guidance-takes-questions-on-budget-legislature-eo/

BREITBART
— Illinois Lawmakers Approve Vote-by-Mail Expansion for November Election – HANNAH BLEAU
https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2020/05/23/illinois-house-approves-vote-mail-expansion-november-election/

THE HILL
— White House economic adviser: Unemployment rate could be ‘double digits’ in November – REBECCA KLAR
https://thehill.com/homenews/administration/499348-white-house-economic-adviser-unemployment-rate-could-be-double-digits
— The Memo: Trump agenda rolls on amid pandemic – NIALL STANAGE
https://thehill.com/homenews/administration/499259-the-memo-trump-agenda-rolls-on-amid-pandemic

May 8 Evening Edition

ABC7
— Coronavirus Chicago: Mayor Lori Lightfoot announces 5-phase ‘Protecting Chicago’ reopening plan
https://abc7chicago.com/politics/mayor-lightfoot-details-protecting-chicago-reopening-plan/6162864/
— Coronavirus Illinois: IL conducts 20K COVID-19 tests in single day; IL unemployment system upgraded as 1M claims filed since March Gig workers, independent contractors eligible for unemployment Monday – Diane Pathieu
https://abc7chicago.com/society/illinois-conducts-20k-covid-19-tests-in-single-day-for-1st-time/6162898/
— VP Pence’s press secretary Katie Miller tests positive for coronavirus – AP
https://abc7chicago.com/politics/vp-pences-press-secretary-tests-positive-for-coronavirus/6164091/
— 14 shot – 5 fatally – Thursday in Chicago
https://abc7chicago.com/14-shot—5-fatally—thursday-in-chicago/6163030/?cmp=emc-wls-news-headlines-5/8/2020

NBC5
— 2,887 New Coronavirus Cases Lift Illinois Total to 73,760 as State Nears 400K Tests So far, the state has administered nearly 400,000 tests, with more than 20,000 conducted in the last day
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/coronavirus/2887-new-coronavirus-cases-lift-illinois-total-to-73760-as-state-nears-400k-test/2268817/
— Chicago is In Phase 2 of Its Reopening Plan. Here’s What’s Needed to Get to Phase 3 Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot on Friday unveiled city-specific guidelines for reopening during the coronavirus pandemic
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/coronavirus/chicago-is-in-phase-2-of-its-reopening-plan-heres-whats-needed-to-get-to-phase-3/2268855/

CBS2
— Some Suburban Mayors Want Their Municipalities Reopened Before Gov. Pritzker’s Set Date – Marissa Parra
https://chicago.cbslocal.com/2020/05/08/some-suburban-mayors-want-their-municipalities-reopened-before-gov-pritzkers-set-date/
— What Companies Benefit From Coronavirus?
https://chicago.cbslocal.com/2020/05/08/companies-benefit-coronavirus-amazon-netflix-microsoft/

FOX NEWS CHICAGO
— Illinois conducts more than 20k tests in a day for first time, reports 130 new virus deaths
https://www.fox32chicago.com/news/illinois-conducts-more-than-20k-tests-in-a-day-for-first-time-reports-130-new-virus-deaths
— Mayor Lightfoot unveils framework for reopening Chicago
https://www.fox32chicago.com/news/mayor-lightfoot-unveils-framework-for-reopening-chicago

WTTW
— For Candidates Seeking Attention, It’s Time to Volunteer – AP
https://news.wttw.com/2020/05/08/candidates-seeking-attention-it-s-time-volunteer
(FROM THE ARTICLE: Republican Jeanne Ives, who’s trying to flip a longtime GOP-held suburban Chicago congressional seat that Democrats picked up in 2018, held a food drive last month, collecting so much food “our offices were stuffed with it.” The campaign posted photos of the haul on Facebook and other social media. “I hope the takeaway is that we care about our neighbors and recognize a lot of people lost their jobs and are in need,” said Ives.)

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— Lightfoot’s ‘five-star’ plan to reopen Chicago offers no timetable but sets tougher benchmarks for easing stay-at-home rules than Pritzker’s strategy. Here’s a closer look. – GREGORY PRATT, JOHN BYRNE and DAN PETRELLA
https://www.chicagotribune.com/coronavirus/ct-coronavirus-chicago-reopening-lightfoot-20200508-ztpnouwexrcvfdfcr2yccbc53a-story.html
— Coronavirus-related deaths at long-term care facilities up nearly 500 from last week and now make up 48% of state total – JOE MAHR
https://www.chicagotribune.com/coronavirus/ct-coronavirus-illinois-nursing-home-weekly-statistics-20200509-g7y6punl6rhidknh7aaxcxhrwq-story.html
— Illinois surpasses 20,000 COVID-19 tests for the first time, but research suggests many more needed to safely reopen – DAN PETRELLA
https://www.chicagotribune.com/coronavirus/ct-coronavirus-illinois-20200508-djvfgqgpz5atneucxp3k26elu4-story.html
— Let restaurants reopen sooner, not later – Editorial
https://www.chicagotribune.com/opinion/editorials/ct-editorial-restaurants-reopen-pritzker-illinois-20200509-xvretpqqeraqrntwyo3fg2oygi-story.html
— Americans are too afraid of risk. What we need in this pandemic is balance – John Kass
https://www.chicagotribune.com/columns/john-kass/ct-coronavirus-back-to-work-kass-20200509-hcvnvo7r3faclhhrw7v4735ebq-story.html
— Sorry, Illinois, but Florida is doing this reopening thing right – DENNIS BYRNE
https://www.chicagotribune.com/opinion/commentary/ct-opinion-coronavirus-reopen-florida-illinois-dennis-byrne-20200508-hrlytunuwrgdxawpilvmvo6eaa-story.html

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— 130 more Illinois coronavirus deaths as state hits new high for testing More than 3,200 people have died of the coronavirus in Illinois. The state received 20,671 tests results back on Thursday, the largest number the state has ever received in a day. – Tina Sfondeles
https://chicago.suntimes.com/coronavirus/2020/5/8/21252407/illinois-pritzker-coronavirus-cases-deaths-testing-may-8
— Fact-check: Pelosi laying all of Illinois’ fiscal mess at Rauner’s feet ignores 100 years of fellow culprits As the state’s chief executive, Bruce Rauner played a starring role in the showdown that caused the budget crisis. But he had plenty of co-stars among Democrats, including longtime House Speaker Michael Madigan. – Kiannah Sepeda-Miller
https://chicago.suntimes.com/politics/2020/5/8/21252340/fact-check-pelosi-rauner-pritzker-trump-illinois-madigan-covid19-coronavirus-pensions
— If you reopen for business early and somebody dies, don’t expect your insurance company to bail you out When towns and businesses refuse to enforce Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s stay-at-home order, trial lawyers might step in and insurance companies might take a walk. – Rich Miller (DIERSEN: Sooner or later, Pritizker’s orders will bankrupt not only Illinois, but every individual, every organization, every company, and every government in Illinois.)
https://chicago.suntimes.com/columnists/2020/5/8/21252579/gov-j-b-pritzker-stay-home-order-coronavirus-illinois-reopen-lawsuits-rich-miller-capitol-fax
— Details of the five-phase plan to reopen Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot unveiled the city’s guidelines on Friday.
https://chicago.suntimes.com/coronavirus/2020/5/8/21252581/coronavirus-chicago-five-phase-plan-to-reopen-city-lightfoot

DAILY HERALD
— The case for convening a legislative session – Editorial
https://www.dailyherald.com/discuss/20200508/editorial-the-case-for-convening-a-legislative-session

CRAIN’S CHICAGO BUSINESS
— Here’s Lightfoot’s plan for reopening Chicago Much is still in the works. Even at the final phase, events and activities will be limited. – A.D. QUIG
https://www.chicagobusiness.com/government/heres-lightfoots-plan-reopening-chicago
— Pritzker draws up the right road map to recovery Despite the need for some course corrections, the governor is moving in the proper direction—though perhaps he’s not as fast as some would like. – EDITORIAL
https://www.chicagobusiness.com/opinion/pritzker-draws-right-road-map-recovery

QUINCY HERALD WHIG
— LaHood joins call to loosen requirements for reopening region – Matt Hopf
https://www.whig.com/20200508/lahood-joins-call-to-loosen-requirements-for-reopening-region

SUBURBAN LIFE
— Pritzker: ‘No way’ Restore Illinois plan, map will satisfy everybody – SEAN HAMMOND
https://www.mysuburbanlife.com/2020/05/07/pritzker-no-way-restore-illinois-plan-map-will-satisfy-everybody/ahoffq/

ALTON DAILY NEWS
— Cuts Coming to Local Governments – Greg Bishop
http://altondailynews.com/news/details.cfm?clientid=17&id=303642#.XrXJniN_OM8

FOX ILLINOIS
— House attempts ‘Virtual Congress’ as remote legislation remains uncertain – Leandra Bernstein
https://foxillinois.com/news/connect-to-congress/house-attempts-virtual-congress-as-remote-legislation-remains-uncertain

WGEM
— Lawmakers invite Pritzker to visit West Central Illinois – Blake Sammann
https://wgem.com/2020/05/08/lawmakers-invite-pritzker-to-visit-west-central-illinois/

NEWS CHANNEL 20
— President’s advisers predict unemployment could reach 20% — but that it’s reversible – SCOTT THUMAN
https://newschannel20.com/news/coronavirus/presidents-advisers-predict-unemployment-could-reach-20

WICA
— Health officials close courtroom, quarantine newlyweds after positive COVID-19 test result – Mark Maxwell
https://www.wcia.com/news/local-news/health-officials-close-courtroom-quarantine-newlyweds-after-positive-covid-19-test-result/

ILLINOIS REVIEW
— IVES PUSHES FOR PRITZKER TO LET KIDS PLAY OUTDOOR SPORTS THIS SUMMER
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2020/05/ives-pushes-for-pritzker-to-let-kids-play-outdoor-sport-this-summer.html
— STATE REP ARGUES “THERE HAS TO BE A BETTER WAY” TO RE-OPEN ILLINOIS
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2020/05/state-rep-argues-there-has-to-be-a-better-way-to-re-open-illinois.html
— LAKE CO ENCOURAGES COVID-19 VIOLATION SNITCHING
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2020/05/lake-co-encourages-covid-19-violation-snitching-.html
— OP-ED: THESE LOCAL RACES WILL DETERMINE ILLINOIS GOP’S FATE FOR NEXT DECADE
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2020/05/these-local-races-will-determine-illinois-republicans-fate-for-the-next-decade.html
— THORNER: LAW ENFORCEMENT, BIO-WEAPONS AND FINANCIAL EXPERTS AGREE: RE-OPEN AMERICA
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2020/05/thorner-law-enforcement-bio-weapons-and-financial-experts-agree-re-open-america.html

CAPITOL FAX
— 2,887 new cases, 14% positivity rate, 130 additional deaths – State tops 20,000 tests for first time
https://capitolfax.com/2020/05/08/2887-new-cases-14-positivity-rate-130-additional-deaths/
— Pritzker says Lightfoot plan will fit into his timing framework – Explains differences between two plans – Dr. Ezike explains the importance of averaging – Gov. explains why it’s tough to eases up on restaurants – Supports federal help for restaurants – Sports teams won’t be putting fans and players in danger – Says we need a federal plan instead of hodgepodge – Asked about summer camps – Explains more difference with Lightfoot plan – Outlines ideas for mass transit after reopening – Also hopes schools can open – Defends Chicago presence, but says he will be traveling – “This virus isn’t limited to the four walls of that one business” – Has higher priorities than another Exelon bailout – Dodges contact tracing question – Talks about help for out-of-work black and Latino people
https://capitolfax.com/2020/05/08/pritzker-says-lightfoot-plan-will-fit-into-his-timing-framework/
— COVID-19 roundup
https://capitolfax.com/2020/05/08/covid-19-roundup-34/
— Lightfoot lays out her own reopening plan
https://capitolfax.com/2020/05/08/lightfoot-lays-out-her-own-reopening-plan/
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Trump-haters say “Stay focused on the virus or the economy is doomed.”
https://capitolfax.com/2020/05/08/stay-focused-on-the-virus-or-the-economy-is-doomed/
— The fight over the regional map
https://capitolfax.com/2020/05/08/the-fight-over-the-regional-map/
— A real potential for a chaotic mess
https://capitolfax.com/2020/05/08/a-real-potential-for-a-chaotic-mess/

WASHINGTON TIMES
— Trump campaign rips ‘Facebook’s new censorship police’ – Ryan Lovelace
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2020/may/8/trump-campaign-rips-facebooks-new-censorship-polic/
— Illinois governor a mind-boggling blot to religious freedom – Cheryl K. Chumley
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2020/may/8/illinois-governor-mind-boggling-blot-religious-fre/
— GOP says House Democrats ‘cowering’ from coronavirus – Dave Boyer
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2020/may/8/gop-says-house-democrats-cowering-coronavirus/

GOPUSA
— Michigan GOP Leaders Sue Whitmer Over Emergency Powers (DIERSEN: Will the Illinois Republican Party sue Pritzker?)
https://www.gopusa.com/?p=88607
— Pritzker’s Five-Phase Plan A ‘Gut Punch’ To Restaurants Desperate To Open
https://www.gopusa.com/?p=88610
— President Trump Rejects New Leftist Apocalyptic Claims
https://www.gopusa.com/?p=88624

RUSH LIMBAUGH
— The #MeToo Movement Was Never Intended to Apply to Democrats
https://www.rushlimbaugh.com/daily/2020/05/08/the-metoo-movement-was-never-intended-to-apply-to-democrats/

BREITBART
— Nearly Half of Americans Are Out of Work as Employment-Population Ratio Crashes to Lowest Level Ever – JOHN CARNEY
https://www.breitbart.com/economy/2020/05/08/just-over-half-of-americans-are-working-as-employment-population-ratio-crashes-to-lowest-level-ever/

NEWSMAX
— Liberals Use COVID-19 to Free Immigrant Detainees – James Walsh
https://www.newsmax.com/jameswalsh/covid19-immigration/2020/05/08/id/966614/

CNN
— Member of Pence’s staff tests positive for coronavirus John Harwood, Kaitlan Collins and Maegan Vazquez
https://www.cnn.com/2020/05/08/politics/vice-president-mike-pence-staff-member-coronavirus/index.html

REUTERS
— U.S. jobless rate likely much higher than 14.7%, Labor Dept says
https://news.trust.org/item/20200508150419-07fbf

NEW YORK TIMES
— The U.S. economy shed 20.5 million jobs in April.
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/05/08/us/coronavirus-updates.html#link-770b25e1

WASHINGTON POST
— Soaring joblessness could shake U.S. economy, politics for years Eye on lessons from the Great Depression and 2008 crisis – David J. Lynch
https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/2020/05/08/jobs-coronavirus-unemployment-economy-politics/

BLOOMBERG LAW
— Return to Office? How About Never, Social Security Union Says – Louis C. LaBrecque
https://news.bloomberglaw.com/daily-labor-report/return-to-office-how-about-never-social-security-union-says

RASMUSSEN REPORTS
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Trump-haters say “Republicans Are More Willing To Risk Deaths, Illness to Get Country Going Again.”
https://www.rasmussenreports.com/public_content/politics/current_events/disease/republicans_are_more_willing_to_risk_deaths_illness_to_get_country_going_again

May 7 Evening Edition

ABC7
— COVID-19 test shortages persist in Illinois, crimping plans for return to normal – Chuck Goudie, Barb Markoff, Christine Tressel, Ross Weidner and Jonathan Fagg
https://abc7chicago.com/health/covid-19-test-shortages-persist-in-illinois-crimping-plans-for-return-to-normal/6161490/
— COVID-19 cases reach 70K, over 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/6160533/
— COVID-19 cases reach 70K, over 3K deaths; gig workers, independent contractors eligible for unemployment starting Monday Illinois unemployment claims up 12x since last year – Craig Wall, Eric Horng and Jessica D’Onofrio
https://abc7chicago.com/society/gov-pritzker-announces-more-help-for-illinois-unemployed/6160533/
— Presidential valet has coronavirus; Trump again tests negative – AP
https://abc7chicago.com/health/presidential-valet-has-coronavirus;-trump-again-tests-negative/6160479/
— Trump administration shelves detailed guide to reopening country – AP
https://abc7chicago.com/health/trump-admin-shelves-detailed-guide-to-reopening-country/6160195/
— Chicago’s only drive-in theater to reopen in McHenry with free admission Friday – John Garcia
https://abc7chicago.com/mchenry-outdoor-theater-drive-in-movie-chicago/6161506/

NBC5
— Illinois’ Coronavirus Deaths Rise Above 3,000 as Cases Top 70,000, Health Officials Say So far, the state has administered nearly 400,000 tests, with more than 17,000 conducted in the last day
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/coronavirus/illinois-coronavirus-deaths-rise-above-3000-as-cases-top-70000-health-officials-say/2268260/

CBS2
— Greater Chicago Food Depository Sees 60% Jump In Those Seeking Food Assistance
https://chicago.cbslocal.com/2020/05/07/greater-chicago-food-depository-sees-60-jump-in-those-seeking-food-assistance/

FOX NEWS CHICAGO
— Illinois surpasses 3,000 COVID-19 deaths and 70,000 cases statewide
https://www.fox32chicago.com/news/illinois-surpasses-3000-covid-19-deaths-and-70000-cases-statewide

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— Coronavirus in Illinois updates: Officials report state tops 70,000 known COVID-19 cases as well as more than 3,000 fatalities
https://www.chicagotribune.com/coronavirus/ct-coronavirus-pandemic-chicago-illinois-news-20200507-f5fivasoabertos53bh6fhnrje-story.html
— Nearly 3.2 million US workers seek jobless aid; coronavirus has put 33.5 million out of work – AP
https://www.chicagotribune.com/coronavirus/ct-nw-coronavirus-us-unemployment-surge-20200507-wzyha3dkwzbdfdcc3ezonhcvje-story.html
— Former Illinois Gov. Edgar on his talk with Pritzker about politics, leadership amid crisis | Lightfoot-Wilson mask feud | New WGN America nightly news program coming – Lisa Donovan
https://www.chicagotribune.com/politics/ct-pritzker-edgar-lightfoot-reopen-wgn-america-news-nation-spin-20200507-n67ykhsnbzg2pc7wtbrcsfe2py-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
— Aim higher: CPS, Pritzker should be focused on reopening schools, not extending e-learning – Editorial
https://www.chicagotribune.com/opinion/editorials/ct-editorial-coronavirus-remote-learning-cps-fall-reopening-20200507-hcwxzp67ibhhzkr4lsgi5f2zum-story.html
— Schaumburg and Melrose Park giving away masks for coronavirus protection – Robert McCoppin
https://www.chicagotribune.com/coronavirus/ct-coronavirus-illinois-mask-giveaway-20200508-fsaqw5iswjc3zbcqeskne5ac7e-story.html

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— Illinois tops 3K coronavirus deaths, 70K cases; peak could last ‘awhile,’ officials say
https://chicago.suntimes.com/essential-coronavirus-news/2020/5/7/21250359/latest-coronavirus-news-live-updates-chicago-illinois-2020
— Top Illinois schools official says fall could start with remote learning, students attending on different days Offering a range of possibilities, the state superintendent for education said fall schooling will depend on public health conditions.
https://chicago.suntimes.com/education/2020/5/6/21250051/illinios-school-fall-cps-carmen-ayala
— Lightfoot outlines Springfield agenda for Democratic lawmakers The mayor has three items on her legislative agenda; one of them — reauthorizing a $5 monthly tax on phone bills — came “out of the blue,” one lawmaker said. Lightfoot said the city needs the money. – Fran Spielman
https://chicago.suntimes.com/city-hall/2020/5/7/21251228/lightfoot-legislative-agenda-springfield-casino-phone-tax
— Pritzker urged to let restaurants open June 1 — but at 25% capacity, with employee safeguards Restaurants can’t afford to wait until June 28 to reopen, as the governor has planned. “The further we go, the harder it is gonna be for restaurants to re-open,” said Sam Toia, president of the Illinois Restaurant Association. – Fran Spielman
https://chicago.suntimes.com/coronavirus/2020/5/7/21251112/coronavirus-restaurants-reopen-chicago-toia-social-distancing
— 33 million have sought US unemployment aid since virus hit Nearly 900,000 Illinoisans have filed for unemployment benefits since mid-March. – AP
https://chicago.suntimes.com/business/2020/5/7/21250383/us-unemployment-aid-coronavirus-covid-19-layoffs-economy

DAILY HERALD
— Another 74,000 file first-time unemployment claims in Illinois
https://www.dailyherald.com/business/20200507/another-74000-file-first-time-unemployment-claims-in-illinois
— Region’s 22.8% infection rate well above threshold for loosening restrictions – Jake Griffin
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20200506/regions-228-infection-rate-well-above-threshold-for-loosening-restrictions-

CRAIN’S CHICAGO Business
— More COVID-driven cuts: UChicago hospital furloughs workers The medical center is sidelining workers and postponing planned capital projects, among other cost-trimming measures, as it loses tens of millions of dollars a month during the COVID pandemic. – STEPHANIE GOLDBERG
https://www.chicagobusiness.com/health-care/more-covid-driven-cuts-uchicago-hospital-furloughs-workers

NORTHWEST HERALD
— McHenry County reports five COVID-19 deaths 886 total cases, 50 deaths in the county – ALEX KANTECKI
https://www.nwherald.com/2020/05/07/mchenry-county-reports-five-covid-19-deaths/abdti4k/

KANE COUNTY CHRONICLE
— Some Kane County residents not impressed by governor’s plan to reopen Illinois – JAMES FULLER
https://www.kcchronicle.com/2020/05/07/some-kane-county-residents-not-impressed-by-governors-plan-to-reopen-illinois/am1pyw1/

NEWS CHANNEL 20
— Vermilion County businesses not giving up during pandemic – Haydee Clotter (DIERSEN: What percent of the businesses and organizations in your municipality, township, and county shut down by efforts to fight coronavirus do you predict will never start up again?)
https://newschannel20.com/news/local/vermilion-county-businesses-not-giving-up-during-pandemic

NPR ILLINOIS
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Trump-haters say “President Trump Wants To Reopen Economy Despite CDC Warnings.”
https://www.nprillinois.org/post/president-trump-wants-reopen-economy-despite-cdc-warnings#stream/0

JEANNE IVES
— VIDEO: CDH / Northwestern Medicine Chief Medical Officer Tells Ives: Pritzker’s Plan Means Suburbs Shut Down for “A Year… Maybe a Year and A Half.”
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H3qRce_qk9I&feature=youtu.be

ILLINOIS POLICY INSTITUTE
— COVID-19 RULES APPLY TO ALL ILLINOISANS, WITH EXCEPTIONS FOR SOME POLITICAL FIGURES – Brad Weisenstein
https://www.illinoispolicy.org/covid-19-rules-apply-to-all-illinoisans-with-exceptions-for-some-political-figures/

CAPITOL FAX
— House cancels next week’s session
https://capitolfax.com/2020/05/07/house-cancels-next-weeks-session-3/
— 2641 new cases, 15 percent positivity rate, 138 additional deaths
https://capitolfax.com/2020/05/07/2641-new-cases-15-percent-positivity-rate-138-additional-deaths/
— Pritzker: More than $2 billion paid out in unemployment claims, $500 million more than all of 2019 – Answers question that could’ve been answered by a simple Google search – Explains local law enforcement – Repeats he may use state licensing to enforce EO – Asked another question that could’ve been answered by Google – Says he and staff have been wearing masks for about two weeks – Says again he wants mail-in ballot expansion – Asked another easily Google-able question – Can’t answer question about distant future – Out of state hospitals not factored in to phased plan – Asks customers to not patronize a store that is suing to reopen – Still not close to testing needs – Recounts recent Jim Edgar call – Working on guidance for hair stylists – Explains new call center – All employees at the call center are from Illinois – ISBE and IDPH will oversee return of school sports – Asked yet another Google-able question – And another – Urges pastor not to reopen – Explains how state plan will lead to quicker reopening than White House plan – Pritzker, Ezike discuss plateau – Dr. Ezike explains data collecting on the fly – Avoids budget cutting question – Says he wants federal replacement for lost state revenues
https://capitolfax.com/2020/05/07/pritzker-more-than-2-billion-paid-out-in-unemployment-claims-500-million-more-than-all-of-2019/
— IDPH session guidelines
https://capitolfax.com/2020/05/07/read-the-idph-session-guidelines/
— State inspectors ordered back to work, but workers and their union objected
https://capitolfax.com/2020/05/07/state-inspectors-ordered-back-to-work-but-workers-and-their-union-objected/
— Pritzker: More than $2 billion paid out in unemployment claims, $500 million more than all of 2019
https://capitolfax.com/2020/05/07/pritzker-more-than-2-billion-paid-out-in-unemployment-claims-500-million-more-than-all-of-2019/
— COVID-19 roundup
https://capitolfax.com/2020/05/07/covid-19-roundup-33/
— Rep. Bailey proposes his own plan, and is getting hammered for it
https://capitolfax.com/2020/05/07/rep-bailey-proposes-his-own-plan-and-is-getting-hammered-for-it/
— State inspectors ordered back to work, but workers and their union objected
https://capitolfax.com/2020/05/07/state-inspectors-ordered-back-to-work-but-workers-and-their-union-objected/

WASHINGTON TIMES
— States explore house arrest technology to enforce quarantines – Douglas Ernst
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2020/may/7/coronavirus-usa-states-explore-house-arrest-techno/

GOPUSA
— Will Americans Take Coronavirus Vaccine When It Becomes Available? Will You?
https://www.gopusa.com/?p=88563

TOWNHALL
— GAO Report: Postal Service’s Net Loss Totaled $78 Billion In 12 Years – Julio Rosas
https://townhall.com/tipsheet/juliorosas/2020/05/07/gao-report-the-postal-services-net-loss-totaled-78-billion-in-12-years-n2568374

FEDERALIST
— 60 Questions Americans Need To Consider About How To Handle Coronavirus Shutdowns and bailouts are unsustainable for 18 months to two years. We need a new and better set of strategies, and we can’t put it off any further. – Joy Pullmann
https://thefederalist.com/2020/05/07/60-questions-americans-need-to-consider-about-how-to-handle-coronavirus/

LIFE SITE NEWS
— Planned Parenthood Abortion Business Lays Off One-Third of Its Staff, Cutting 285 Employees – MICAIAH BILGER
https://www.lifenews.com/2020/05/07/planned-parenthood-abortion-business-lays-off-one-third-of-its-staff-cutting-285-employees/

THE HILL
— Military official who serves as Trump valet tests positive for coronavirus – BRETT SAMUELS
https://thehill.com/homenews/administration/496577-military-official-who-serves-as-trump-valet-tests-positive-for
— Trump hits serious headwinds in polls on COVID-19 reopening – REID WILSON
https://thehill.com/homenews/state-watch/496593-trump-hits-serious-headwinds-in-polls-on-covid-19-reopening
— Trump meets harsh reality with coronavirus threat – MORGAN CHALFANT AND BRETT SAMUELS
https://thehill.com/homenews/administration/496705-trump-meets-harsh-reality-with-coronavirus-threat

NEW YORK TIMES
— White House Rejected C.D.C. Reopening Guidelines, Asking for Revisions
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/05/07/us/coronavirus-updates.html

WASHINGTON POST
— Power struggles erupt as governors and state legislatures fight over coronavirus response – Tim Craig and Annie Gowen
https://www.washingtonpost.com/national/power-struggles-erupt-as-governors-and-state-legislatures-fight-over-coronavirus-response/2020/05/07/05516526-8f8e-11ea-a9c0-73b93422d691_story.html
— Where Americans are still staying at home the most – Kevin Schaul, Brittany Renee Mayes and Bonnie Berkowitz
https://www.washingtonpost.com/graphics/2020/national/map-us-still-staying-home-coronavirus/

FORBES
— COVID-19: What Should Employers Consider As They Draft A Return To Work Policy? – Alonzo Martinez
https://www.forbes.com/sites/alonzomartinez/2020/05/07/covid-19-what-should-employers-consider-as-they-draft-a-return-to-work-policy/

FEDWEEK
— Thinking of Returning to the Federal Government as a Retiree?
https://www.fedweek.com/retirement-financial-planning/thinking-of-returning-to-the-government-as-a-retiree/
(FROM THE ARTICLE: The standard policy is that if you voluntarily retired and go back to work, you’ll continue to receive your annuity; however, the salary of your new position will be offset (reduced) by the amount of your annuity. For example, if your annuity was $40,000 and your new salary was $90,000, you’d only be paid $50,000 ($90,000 – $40,000). However, if your retirement was involuntary as a result a reduction-in-force (RIF), job abolishment, transfer of function, or reorganization, your annuity would stop and you’d receive the full salary of your new position. In other words, you’d have the same employment status as any other federal employee in an equivalent position with a similar service history.)

NEW REPUBLIC
— Did the Military Really Just Ban Coronavirus Survivors? The Pentagon’s ill-advised new “interim” recruiting policy could cause precisely the harm to service members that it seeks to avoid. – ADAM WEINSTEIN
https://newrepublic.com/article/157644/military-ban-recruits-coronavirus

May 4 Evening Edition

ABC7
— Coronavirus Illinois: COVID-19 cases surpass 63K with 2.6K deaths; Gov. Pritzker threatens ‘more stringent lockdown’ if people continue to defy stay-at-home order Illinois reports lowest daily COVID-19 death toll in weeks – Craig Wall and Eric Horng
https://abc7chicago.com/society/illinois-reports-lowest-daily-covid-19-death-toll-in-weeks-/6149954/

NBC5
— Illinois Reports 2,341 New Coronavirus Cases, Lifting State Total to 63,840 Pritzker has urged residents to focus on the state’s positivity rate
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/coronavirus/illinois-reports-2341-new-coronavirus-cases-lifting-state-total-to-63840/2266256/
— Illinois May Reopen Region-by-Region, But Not in a Typical Way Pritzker previously stated that regions could reopen by May 30 if they see a 14-day decrease in case
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/illinois-may-reopen-region-by-region-but-not-in-a-typical-way/2266348/
— Central Illinois City to Allow Gyms, Salons to Reopen, Potentially Defying State Order It is not known whether state officials will look to stop the plan from being implemented
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/coronavirus/central-illinois-city-to-allow-salons-gyms-to-reopen-as-part-of-phased-reopening-plan/2266351/
— Senate Reopens Despite Risks as House Preps More Virus Aid The 100 senators are convening for the first time since March – Lisa Mascaro
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/national-international/senate-to-reopen-despite-risks-as-house-eyes-hybrid-return/2266235/

FOX NEWS CHICAGO
— Illinois reports lowest daily death toll from COVID-19 in 2 weeks – Elizabeth Matthews
https://www.fox32chicago.com/news/illinois-reports-lowest-daily-death-toll-from-covid-19-in-2-weeks

WGN TV
— ‘It’s unsustainable’: Author of Forbes article on Illinois pension liabilities Adam Andrzejewski talks to WGN – Elyse Russo
https://wgntv.com/news/its-unsustainable-author-of-forbes-article-on-illinois-pension-liabilities-talks-to-wgn/

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— 46 more Illinois deaths reported as daily COVID-19 case count hits 2,341 The state received 13,834 tests results Sunday. Monday’s new case count of 2,341 brings the state tally to 63,840 positive cases. The state now has lost 2,664 people to COVID-19. – Tina Sfondeles
https://chicago.suntimes.com/coronavirus/2020/5/4/21246930/coronavirus-deaths-illinois-pritzker-covid-19-confirmed-cases
— DISGUSTING, TRAGIC: Illinois’ high times keep rolling amid coronavirus pandemic as recreational pot sales top $37 million in April The total trails only the $39.2 million worth of adult-use cannabis unloaded by dispensaries in January, the first month the drug was legalized for recreational use. – Tom Schuba
https://chicago.suntimes.com/cannabis/2020/5/4/21247259/chicago-dispensaries-illinois-marijuana-cannabis-sales-recreational
— America’s road back from COVID-19 must begin with an end to the politics of division We suppose the thinking of ideologues on both sides, right and left, is that the pandemic offers them a unique opportunity to finally make headway on longstanding aims. But now, more than ever, we need unity, not discord. – Editorial
https://chicago.suntimes.com/2020/5/4/21246553/coronavirus-j-b-pritzker-springfield-demonstrations-protests-thompson-center-covid-19-editorial

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— Illinois reports the fewest coronavirus deaths in two weeks, but Gov. J.B. Pritzker urges longer view in fight against COVID-19 – DAN PETRELLA, LISA SCHENCKER and GREGORY PRATT
https://www.chicagotribune.com/coronavirus/ct-coronavirus-illinois-hospitalization-20200504-5nof62gkv5bunlb2uo6fnuyuda-story.html
— DISGUSTING, TRAGIC: Illinois legal weed sales during the first full month of coronavirus lockdown amount to almost $37.3 million – ALLY MAROTTI
https://www.chicagotribune.com/business/ct-biz-illinois-april-legal-weed-sales-20200504-iiky2ctxlnhqxldazoerjnqtxm-story.html
— Chicago reaches 1,000 COVID-19 deaths, Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot says – GREGORY PRATT
https://www.chicagotribune.com/coronavirus/ct-coronavirus-chicago-1000-deaths-20200504-tk2ratkf6zefthkrfj6estcby4-story.html

DAILY HERALD
— Hospitalizations, ventilator use dip in Illinois; 46 more have died – Marni Pyke
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20200504/hospitalizations-ventilator-use-dip-in-illinois-46-more-have-died
— Wheaton cancels Taste, Independence Day ceremonies
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20200504/wheaton-cancels-taste-independence-day-ceremonies

CRAIN’S CHICAGO BUSINESS
— United plans to cut at least 30% of white-collar staff The layoffs would take effect Oct. 1. “The severe drop in demand and resulting reductions to our schedule mean we have to do everything possible to right-size our workforce in the near-term,” a message to employees said. – JOHN PLETZ
https://www.chicagobusiness.com/transportation/united-plans-cut-least-30-white-collar-staff

NEW CHANNEL 20
— Local schools: 25% of students not engaging in e-learning – Matt Roy
https://newschannel20.com/news/local/local-schools-25-of-students-not-engaging-in-e-learning

NAPERVILLE PATCH
— Safe DuPage to Host Panel Discussion on COVID-19 Community Leaders to Discuss Resources for Those in Need of Help Due to Pandemic – Kevin Coyne
https://patch.com/illinois/naperville/safe-dupage-host-panel-discussion-covid-19

CENTER SQUARE
— Preliminary state budget talks include calls for federal bailout, demands economy open back up – Greg Bishop
https://www.thecentersquare.com/illinois/preliminary-state-budget-talks-include-calls-for-federal-bailout-demands-economy-open-back-up/article_ce5a907c-8e27-11ea-9c04-bf29a2763c11.html
— COVID-19 puts damper on Illinois cannabis dispensaries – for now – Pat Morris
https://www.thecentersquare.com/illinois/covid-19-puts-damper-on-illinois-cannabis-dispensaries—for-now/article_9028121e-8e24-11ea-8c7d-c398274f6e36.html

ILLINOIS LEAKS
— McHenry County Chairman Jack Franks asked to explain his actions by the Attorney General Public Access Counselor – KIRK ALLEN
https://edgarcountywatchdogs.com/2020/05/mchenry-county-chairman-jack-franks-asked-to-explain-his-actions-by-the-attorney-general-pac/

ILLINOIS REVIEW
— ILLINOIS COVID SHUT DOWN PROTESTERS TO GOV PRITZKER: RE-OPEN ILLINOIS
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2020/05/illinois-covid-shut-down-protesters-to-gov-pritzker-re-open-illinois.html
— WE WRECKED OUR ECONOMY FOR NOTHING
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2020/05/we-wrecked-our-economy-for-nothing.html
— PANDEMIC SHUTDOWN COSTS FAR MORE THAN BENEFITS
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2020/05/pandemic-shutdown-costs-far-more-than-benefits.html
— THORNER/INGOLD: PRITZKER SCRUBS HANDS AND CRUCIAL COVID TESTING DATA
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2020/05/thorneringold-pritzker-scrubs-hands-and-crucial-covid-testing-data.html
— SEN. CRUZ SEEKS TO FLIP THE SCRIPT ON HOLLYWOOD’S KOWTOWING TO CHINESE CENSORS
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2020/05/sen-cruz-seeks-to-flip-the-script-on-hollywoods-kowtowing-to-chinese-censors.html
— DI LEO: PLAYING THE CORONAVIRUS LOTTERY IN 2020
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2020/05/playing-the-coronavirus-lottery-in-2020.html

CAPITOL FAX
— 2,341 new cases, 46 additional deaths
https://capitolfax.com/2020/05/04/2341-new-cases-46-additional-deaths/
— Pritzker defers to local law enforcement, mayors about policing EO – Promises more IDES details later this week – Discourages people from traveling to Indiana, but “people are free to to do what they want” – Explains regionalization approach – “As things are coming down more things can be opened up” – Repeats need for federal aid to local governments – Talks McCormick Place – Dr. Ezike had “a family matter” and couldn’t make it – “We’re headed in the right direction” – Hasn’t seen rent control bill – Could be civil liability for businesses defying EO – Businesses could risk insurance coverage for defying EO – Has privacy questions about Apple and Google contact tracing – Avoids question on special session – Need a lot more testing capacity to test all prisoners – One-day total isn’t a pattern – Hopes they won’t have to send in teams to test defiant parishioners – Chicago casino maybe this year – No data on store occupancy, mask wearing
https://capitolfax.com/2020/05/04/pritzker-defers-to-local-law-enforcement-mayors-about-policing-eo/
— COVID-19 roundup
https://capitolfax.com/2020/05/04/covid-19-roundup-31/

GOPUSA
— Why Democrats Love Voting By Mail: It’s Easier To Cheat
https://www.gopusa.com/why-democrats-love-voting-by-mail-its-easier-to-cheat/

BREITBART
— Conservative Jeanne Ives Takes a Shot at Illinois’ 6th District – JOEL B. POLLAK
https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2020/05/04/conservative-jeanne-ives-takes-a-shot-at-illinois-6th-district/

NEWSMAX
— Amb. Ron Gidwitz to Replace Sondland as Acting Rep to EU – Solange Reyner
https://www.newsmax.com/newsfront/ronald-gidwitz-gordon-sondland-european-union-ambassador/2020/05/04/id/966058/

CONSERVATIVE HQ
— Civil Disobedience Against Unconstitutional Lockdowns Spreading – George Rasley
http://www.conservativehq.com/node/32441

THE HILL
— Trump administration projecting 3K daily coronavirus deaths by June
https://thehill.com/homenews/administration/495971-trump-administration-projecting-3k-daily-coronavirus-deaths-by-june

CNN
— Key coronavirus model will revise projections to nearly 135,000 US deaths – Arman Azad
https://www.cnn.com/us/live-news/us-coronavirus-update-05-04-20/h_18a3fa30e62fa417f6402308aaf3c55b

NEW YORK TIMES
— Trump Administration Models Predict Near Doubling of Daily Death Toll by June
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/05/04/us/coronavirus-updates.html

WASHINGTON POST
— Treasury plans to borrow $3 trillion from April through June as enormous coronavirus costs pile up Low interest rates make the borrowing cheaper, but the new debt shows how much new spending outpaces falling revenue – Rachel Siegel
https://www.washingtonpost.com/us-policy/2020/05/04/treasury-coronavirus-debt-borrowing/

FORBES
— We’re Not All Going To Get COVID-19, But We Are All Going To Pay For It – Leon LaBrecque
https://www.forbes.com/sites/leonlabrecque/2020/05/04/were-not-all-going-to-get-covid-19-but-we-are-all-going-to-pay-for-it/
— The Truth About Post-Corona Retirement: We Simply Don’t Know – Elizabeth Bauer
https://www.forbes.com/sites/ebauer/2020/05/04/the-truth-about-post-corona-retirement-we-simply-dont-know/

RASMUSSEN REPORTS
— More Are Ready to Return to Work, Less Fearful of COVID-19 Risk
https://www.rasmussenreports.com/public_content/politics/current_events/disease/more_are_ready_to_return_to_work_less_fearful_of_covid_19_risk

April 29 Evening Edition

ABC7
— Illinois COVID-19 cases surpass 50K; 2nd lawmaker files stay-at-home lawsuit 2nd stay-at-home lawsuit seeks to lift order for IL residents – Craig Wall, Eric Horng and Jessica D’Onofrio
https://abc7chicago.com/health/2nd-lawmaker-files-stay-at-home-lawsuit-as-il-covid-19-cases-surpass-50k-/6136958/
— Coronavirus in the US: Trump says he won’t extend social distancing guidelines – AP
https://abc7chicago.com/health/trump-says-he-wont-extend-social-distancing-guidelines/6138398/
— Coronavirus in US: Illinois, Indiana residents leaving homes more than before, cell phone data shows
https://abc7chicago.com/health/cell-phone-data-shows-illinois-indiana-residents-leaving-home-more/6138468/

NBC5
— Illinois’ Coronavirus Count Tops 50,000 After 2,253 New Cases Reported The additional cases and deaths come as officials believe Illinois is near a peak
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/coronavirus/illinois-coronavirus-count-tops-50000-after-2253-new-cases-reported/2263865/
— Illinois AG Files Appeal to Overturn Judge’s Ruling on Stay-at-Home Order Extension A judge on Monday granted a temporary restraining order to a state lawmaker regarding the statewide stay-at-home order extension
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/illinois-ag-files-appeal-to-overturn-judges-ruling-on-stay-at-home-order-extension/2263969/
— Pritzker Details How Illinois Plans to Deal With Coronavirus Outbreaks at Nursing Homes
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/coronavirus/pritzker-details-how-illinois-plans-to-deal-with-coronavirus-outbreaks-at-nursing-homes/2264046/

— Second Illinois Lawmaker Sues Pritzker Over Stay-at-Home Order
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/chicago-politics/second-illinois-lawmaker-sues-pritzker-over-stay-at-home-order/2263724/

CBS2
— Another Republican Lawmaker Files Lawsuit Against Gov. JB Pritzker’s Extended Stay-At-Home Order
https://chicago.cbslocal.com/2020/04/29/second-lawsuit-stay-at-home-order-governor-jb-pritzker-rep-john-cabello-coronavirus-covid-19/
— Hundreds Of Students Refusing To Pay At University Of Chicago
https://chicago.cbslocal.com/video/4532218-hundreds-of-students-refusing-to-pay-at-university-of-chicago/

FOX NEWS CHICAGO
— 2nd Illinois lawmaker files suit over stay-at-home order: Pritzker ‘is an out-of-touch multibillionaire’
https://www.fox32chicago.com/news/2nd-illinois-lawmaker-files-suit-over-stay-at-home-order-pritzker-is-an-out-of-touch-multibillionaire
— Illinois health officials report ‘unfortunate’ milestone: More than 50,000 COVID-19 cases statewide
https://www.fox32chicago.com/news/illinois-health-officials-report-unfortunate-milestone-more-than-50000-covid-19-cases-statewide

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— Coronavirus in Illinois updates: Pritzker says state has distributed 20 million PPE items as new known cases of COVID-19 push Illinois’ count above 50,000
https://www.chicagotribune.com/coronavirus/ct-coronavirus-pandemic-chicago-illinois-news-20200429-jwsjclnzkbcu3mxxt6aoxgcayq-story.html
— A second GOP state representative files lawsuit challenging Pritzker’s stay-at-home-order – JAMIE MUNKS
https://www.chicagotribune.com/coronavirus/ct-coronavirus-illinois-stay-at-home-order-lawsuit-20200429-4k4uxyakqrcxjfhkp465usbrcu-story.html
— In ‘Daily Show’ appearance, U.S. Sen. Tammy Duckworth says President Trump’s task force to reopen economy has met once for a roughly hourlong call – Lisa Donovan
https://www.chicagotribune.com/coronavirus/ct-coronavirus-duckworth-trump-daily-show-20200429-lptymhdvijgr3npyaftumovwby-story.html
— Trump order keeps meatpacking plants open, but effect on Illinois facilities is uncertain – ALEXIA ELEJALDE-RUIZ
https://www.chicagotribune.com/coronavirus/ct-coronavirus-illinois-trump-slaughterhouse-meatpacking-20200429-pyfkyv4f2vh7racx2vadmqt7ei-story.html
— Reopen Illinois rally planned for Loop this Friday – JOHN BYRNE
https://www.chicagotribune.com/coronavirus/ct-coronavirus-chicago-reopen-protesters-thompson-center-20200429-w5jta6h7mzfzvbdnr3vaxvruma-story.html
— Illinois AG files appeal in state Rep. Darren Bailey’s lawsuit over Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s stay-at-home order – Dan Petrella
https://www.chicagotribune.com/coronavirus/ct-coronavirus-illinois-lawsuit-appeal-20200429-v56ysutgkneidlij6ltxmh6npe-story.html

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— 92 more coronavirus deaths as Illinois tops 50K cases Between midnight on Monday and midnight on Tuesday, an additional 45 COVID-19 patients entered ICU rooms in the state’s hospitals. During that same period, an additional 298 people entered hospitals with suspected COVID-19 symptoms or confirmed cases, Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s office said. – Tina Sfondeles
https://chicago.suntimes.com/coronavirus/2020/4/29/21241683/illinois-coronavirus-pritzker-cases-deaths-april-29
— Republican lawmaker launches new legal attack against Pritzker’s stay-at-home order State Rep. John Cabello’s lawsuit is aimed at freeing more Illinoisans from the governor’s order. – Jon Seidel and Tina Sfondeles
https://chicago.suntimes.com/coronavirus/2020/4/29/21241189/republican-lawmaker-launches-new-legal-attack-illinois-governor-jb-pritzker-stay-at-home-order
— Making public transit safe next hurdle in easing lockdowns In Europe in particular, public transportation is shaping up as a new front line in the battle to tame the outbreak that has killed over 120,000 of its citizens. – AP
https://chicago.suntimes.com/2020/4/29/21241149/public-transit-safe-next-hurdle-in-easing-lockdowns-stay-at-home-orders-coronavirus-covid-19
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Pot pushers say “State postpones approvals for next 75 pot shops: ‘A dream delayed’ for social equity candidates. Officials were expected to announce the winners of the 75 coveted recreational dispensary licenses on Friday.”
https://chicago.suntimes.com/cannabis/2020/4/29/21241857/illinois-dispensary-marijuana-cannabis-j-b-pritzker-social-equity-applicants
— 9 more Chicago Police Department employees test positive for COVID-19 Of the confirmed cases, 410 are officers and 20 are civilian employees, police said.
https://chicago.suntimes.com/coronavirus/2020/4/29/21242101/coronavirus-chicago-police-department-covid-19

DAILY HERALD
— Debate flares over legal protections as businesses open up
https://www.dailyherald.com/article/20200429/news/304299910/
— Why two counties (DuPage and Will) are providing COVID-19 info to first responders — and others aren’t – Robert Sanchez
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20200429/why-two-counties-are-providing-covid-19-info-to-first-responders-x2014-and-others-arent
— GOP legislators question Pritzker’s authority to extend stay-at-home order – Eric Peterson
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20200429/gop-legislators-question-pritzkers-authority-to-extend-stay-at-home-order
— Kane County Court building requiring face coverings
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20200429/kane-county-court-building-requiring-face-coverings

CRAIN’S CHICAGO BUSINESS
— Pritzker answers challenge to his COVID stay-home order In its appeal, the state says any personal harm to the lawmaker who sued is overshadowed by “the immense public health crisis that will occur should Bailey and others cease compliance with the governor’s orders.” – GREG HINZ
https://www.chicagobusiness.com/greg-hinz-politics/pritzker-answers-challenge-his-covid-stay-home-order

SPRINGFIELD STATE JOURNAL REGISTER
— GOP lawmakers call for vote on stay at home extension – Doug Finke
https://www.sj-r.com/news/20200429/gop-lawmakers-call-for-vote-on-stay-at-home-extension

SOUTHERN
— Republicans call for reopening Illinois legislative session – PETER HANCOCK
https://thesouthern.com/news/local/govt-and-politics/republicans-call-for-reopening-illinois-legislative-session/article_8d142486-18f1-545b-aaac-f5019ffe5766.html

BELLEVILLE NEWS DEMOCRAT
— Can small Illinois restaurants survive 10 weeks of being closed because of coronavirus? – TERI MADDOX
https://www.bnd.com/living/food-drink/article242273621.html

SUBURBAN LIFE
— Mazzochi, GOP legislators call on Priztker to put legislature back to work
https://www.mysuburbanlife.com/2020/04/29/mazzochi-gop-legislators-call-on-priztker-to-put-legislature-back-to-work/adfi034/

STATELINE
— Illinois has released almost 4,000 prisoners, including 64 murderers
https://www.mystateline.com/news/local-news/illilnois-has-released-almost-4000-prisoners-including-64-murderers/

FOX ILLINOIS
— Trump says he won’t extend social distancing guidelines
https://foxillinois.com/news/nation-world/federal-social-distancing-guidelines-to-expire
— Economists agree: No quick rebound from recession is likely – AP
https://foxillinois.com/news/nation-world/economists-agree-no-quick-rebound-from-recession-is-likely

WGLT
— Illinois Deaths Above Average – Not in McLean County – CHARLIE SCHLENKER
https://www.wglt.org/post/illinois-deaths-above-average-not-mclean-county#stream/0

CHICAGO PATCH
— Does ‘All-In Illinois’ Slogan Apply To Billionaire Gov’s Family? KONKOL COLUMN: Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s ‘All In Illinois’ coronavirus slogan doesn’t apply to the state’s first lady living at Florida estate. – Mark Konkol
https://patch.com/illinois/chicago/does-all-illinois-slogan-apply-billionaire-govs-family
— Illinois Coronavirus: Airlines Want To Ax Flights To Chicago Delta, JetBlue Airways and Spirit Airlines on Tuesday asked for approval to suspend flights to more than two dozen U.S. airports. – Shannon Antinori
https://patch.com/illinois/chicago/illinois-coronavirus-airlines-want-ax-flights-ohare

ELMHURST PATCH
— Mazzochi, GOP Women Reps Call on Governor to Convene Legislature Pritzker Shouldn’t Continue Excluding General Assembly During COVID-19 Crisis – Lori Solyom
https://patch.com/illinois/elmhurst/mazzochi-gop-women-reps-call-governor-convene-legislature

AURORA PATCH
— 35 Businesses Pocket Coronavirus Relief From Aurora Downtown Aurora Downtown, a group of business and property owners, awarded more than $12,000 in funding Tuesday from its COVID-19 Response Fund. – Jason Addy
https://patch.com/illinois/aurora/35-businesses-pocket-coronavirus-relief-aurora-downtown

GENEVA PATCH
— Kane County Coronavirus Cases Double In 9 Days, Top 1,400 Mark Kane County officials have confirmed more than 250 new cases since Sunday. – Jason Addy
https://patch.com/illinois/geneva/kane-county-coronavirus-cases-double-9-days-top-1-400-mark

ILLINOIS LEAKS
— Illinois – Who is flying the plane? – KIRK ALLEN
https://edgarcountywatchdogs.com/2020/04/illinois-who-is-flying-the-plane/
— Gov Pritzker sued again over Executive Orders, exceeding powers granted – JOHN KRAFT
https://edgarcountywatchdogs.com/2020/04/gov-pritzker-sued-again-over-executive-orders-exceeding-powers-granted/

ILLINOIS FAMILY ACTION
— Calling Conservative Volunteers For Ives Campaign
https://illinoisfamilyaction.org/2020/04/calling-conservative-volunteers-for-ives-campaign/

ILLINOIS REVIEW
— WOMEN GOP HOUSE MEMBERS ASK PRITZKER TO CALL LEGISLATURE BACK INTO SESSION
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2020/04/women-gop-house-members-ask-pritzker-to-call-legislature-back-into-session.html
— IL SENATOR SAYS “FEDERAL DOLLARS SHOULD NOT PROP UP ILLINOIS’ FAILED SYSTEM”
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2020/04/il-senator-says-federal-dollars-should-not-prop-up-illinois-failed-system-.html
— SECOND STATE REP FILES LAWSUIT AGAINST GOV PRITZKER “ON BEHALF OF ALL IL CITIZENS SIMILARLY SITUATED”
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2020/04/second-state-rep-files-lawsuit-against-gov-pritzker-on-behalf-of-all-citizens-similarly-situated.html
— THORNER/INGOLD: WILL COVID-19 CONTACT TRACING ENDANGER MORE PRECIOUS LIBERTIES?
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2020/04/thorneringold-will-covid-19-contact-tracing-endanger-more-precious-liberties.html

CAPITOL FAX
— 2,253 new cases, 92 additional deaths
https://capitolfax.com/2020/04/29/2253-new-cases-92-additional-deaths/
— Pritzker unveils new decontamination system – Announces recent additions to nursing home assistance – Ezike: 14,478 tests in past 24 hours – Pritzker says Cabello lawsuit “grandstanding” – Explains current stance on small businesses – “There’s nothing barring the legislature meeting” – Says will offer guidance to GA on how to convene – Says (again) that virtual GA meetings are not allowed – “That’s up to the legislature” – Says AG has filed for leave to appeal Bailey suit to IL Supreme Court – Concealed carry permit holders can wear masks – Workers “should be provided PPE by their hospital” – Dr. Ezike urges “stay the course” – More questions on regionalization – Updates on McCormick Place – Wants to help frontline workers with some sort of aid – Will look into firing range question – Explains what can happen to businesses that reopen without permission – Addresses “excess deaths” issue – Says he has listened to Downstaters – Property tax deadlines are local matters – Says (again) that he isn’t closing borders – Biz should refuse service to those who don’t wear masks – Would like to see hair salons opened “sooner rather than later” – Says not enough worker protection in new DPA order on food processors – Not involved in SEIU strike talks – Says IDOC release number includes prisoners who have completed sentences – Says EO is not indefinite – Talks about hospitalization – Says letters from mayors “extremely instructive”
https://capitolfax.com/2020/04/29/pritzker-unveils-new-decontamination-system-announces-recent-additions-to-nursing-home-assistance/
— COVID-19 roundup
https://capitolfax.com/2020/04/29/covid-19-roundup-29/
— Officials on alert in Rep. Darren Bailey’s district after COVID-positive resident violates local self-isolation order
https://capitolfax.com/2020/04/29/officials-on-alert-in-rep-darren-baileys-district-after-resident-violates-local-self-isolation-order/

GOPUSA
— Massachusetts Cities Threaten Hefty Fines To Enforce Mask Orders
https://www.gopusa.com/?p=88184

FOX NEWS
— Rep. Matt Gaetz unveils legislation to deport all illegal immigrants during a pandemic – Adam Shaw
https://www.foxnews.com/politics/gaetz-legislation-deport-illegal-immigrants-pandemic

FOX BUSINESS
— States ramp up coronavirus contact tracer hiring to reopen the country COVID-19 contact tracers in NY are offered $57,000 with benefits – Cortney Moore
https://www.foxbusiness.com/lifestyle/states-coronavirus-contact-tracer-hiring

AMERICAN CONSERVATIVE
— The New Class War Comes For The Economy Class, more than partisanship, drives our response to coronavirus. – John A. Burtka IV
https://www.theamericanconservative.com/articles/the-new-class-war-comes-for-the-economy/

CNS NEWS
— Rep. Gaetz Introduces Bill to Deport Illegal Aliens During Pandemic – Michael W. Chapman
https://www.cnsnews.com/article/washington/michael-w-chapman/rep-gaetz-introduces-bill-deport-illegal-aliens-during

PJ MEDIA
— Next Coronavirus Relief Bill Should Prioritize at-Risk Pensions for Elderly Americans Over More Nonsense – CHRISTIAN JOSI
https://pjmedia.com/columns/christian-josi/2020/04/28/next-coronavirus-relief-bill-should-prioritize-at-risk-pensions-for-elderly-americans-over-more-nonsense-n384865

THE HILL
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Trump-haters say “White House risks backlash with coronavirus optimism.” Do Trump-haters risk backlash with coronavirus pessimism?
https://thehill.com/homenews/administration/495343-white-house-risks-backlash-with-coronavirus-optimism
— Trump says he plans to resume travel next week with trip to Arizona – BRETT SAMUELS
https://thehill.com/homenews/administration/495350-trump-says-he-plans-to-resume-travel-next-week-with-trip-to-arizona

NEW YORK DAILY NEWS
— Pro-Trump group plans ‘MAGA May Day’ rallies in New York despite coronavirus stay-at-home order – CHRIS SOMMERFELDT
https://www.nydailynews.com/coronavirus/ny-coronavirus-trump-maga-rallies-new-york-20200429-nzc366wupndmjgh2ibt7fv5rpq-story.html

FORBES
— Cities Need Direct Funding To Fight COVID – Richard McGahey
https://www.forbes.com/sites/richardmcgahey/2020/04/29/cities-need-direct-funding-to-fight-covid/#2beb8e8237bd

PROPUBLICA
— The Trump Administration Has Put Federal Workers at Coronavirus Risk, Senators Say Citing ProPublica’s reporting, 22 Senate Democrats have asked the White House to explain its management of federal employee safety. – Maryam Jameel
https://www.propublica.org/article/the-trump-administration-has-pu-federal-workers-at-coronavirus-risk-senators-say

RASMUSSEN REPORTS
— Trump-Biden Matchup Fires Voter Enthusiasm, Especially for Republicans (DIERSEN: How strongly will Biden promise to use the federal government to get rid of individuals, organizations, companies, governments, and countries that are Trump supporters, Christian, conservative, patriotic, Republican, American, White, male, older, non-poor, gun owners, German American, draft avoiders, and those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time. Both Biden and Trump are Christian, American, White, male, older, non-poor, gun owners, draft avoiders, and both have ancestors have been in America for a long time. I should write a book about candidates, elected officials, and party leaders in Wheaton, Glen Ellyn, Milton Township, DuPage County, and Illinois who disgustingly demonize, denigrate, and condemn those who share their demographics to curry favor with those who do not share their demographics.)
https://www.rasmussenreports.com/public_content/politics/elections/election_2020/trump_biden_matchup_fires_voter_enthusiasm_especially_for_republicans

April 28 Morning Edition

ABC7
— Coronavirus Illinois: Gov. Pritzker vows to appeal after judge rules in favor of lawmaker in stay-at-home order lawsuit as COVID-19 death toll nears 2K – Jessica D’Onofrio
https://abc7chicago.com/health/pritzker-vows-appeal-after-judge-rules-in-favor-of-il-lawmaker-in-stay-at-home-order-lawsuit/6134481/
— Family dog tests positive for COVID-19 in North Carolina
https://abc7chicago.com/health/family-dog-tests-positive-for-covid-19-in-north-carolina/6134707/?cmp=emc-wls-news-headlines-4/28/2020

NBC5
— State Rep. Darren Bailey Speaks Out After Judge Rules in His Favor Against Gov. Pritzker’s Order
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/coronavirus/state-rep-darren-bailey-speaks-out-after-judge-rules-in-his-favor-against-gov-pritzkers-order/2262777/
— Nursing Home Workers Threaten Strike in Midst of Pandemic
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/nursing-home-workers-threaten-strike-in-midst-of-pandemic/2262746/
— Chicago Police Report 21 More Cases of Covid-19 There are now over 400 confirmed cases of Covid-19 in the Chicago Police Department, officials say
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/chicago-police-report-21-more-cases-of-covid-19/2262771/
— Meat Plant Closures Cause Concerns About Price Increases
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/meat-plant-closures-cause-concerns-about-price-increases/2262799/
— Pritzker, Lightfoot Blast Trump Over Comments Criticizing Illinois as ‘Poorly Run’ State
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/coronavirus/pritzker-lightfoot-blast-trump-over-comments-criticizing-illinois-as-poorly-run-state/2262588/

FOX NEWS CHICAGO
— Medical examiner confirms 61 more coronavirus deaths in Cook County
https://www.fox32chicago.com/news/medical-examiner-confirms-61-more-coronavirus-deaths-in-cook-county

WGN TV
— Thousands of nursing home workers expected to go on strike – Patrick Elwood
https://wgntv.com/news/coronavirus/thousands-of-nursing-home-workers-expected-to-go-on-strike/

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— ‘There may be people who contract coronavirus’ as a result of state rep.’s suit over stay-at-home extension: Pritzker
https://chicago.suntimes.com/2020/4/28/21239547/latest-coronavirus-news-live-updates-chicago-illinois-2020
— Leaders in two counties with highest COVID-19 death rates say Pritzker’s restrictions go too far: ‘They was dying anyway’ With many people, especially in downstate Illinois, calling for an end to the stay-at-home measures, Pritzker opened his daily briefing Monday with information he argues shows that the coronavirus is not just a Chicago area problem. – Neal Earley
https://chicago.suntimes.com/politics/2020/4/27/21239299/jasper-monroe-downstate-counties-covid-19-death-rates-pritzkers-stay-home-coronavirus
— Nursing home workers give strike notice Workers at 40 nursing homes gave notice to their employers Monday that they plan to strike May 8 if their demands aren’t met. – Mitch Dudek
https://chicago.suntimes.com/coronavirus/2020/4/27/21239128/nursing-home-workers-give-strike-notice

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— Caterpillar profit tumbles 46% with world economy on lockdown – AP
https://www.chicagotribune.com/business/ct-biz-coronavirus-caterpillar-earnings-results-20200428-tjf56ix4nzdrnp624lf5ibtl4u-story.html
— Federal judge orders additional social distancing measures at Cook County Jail – JASON MEISNER
https://www.chicagotribune.com/coronavirus/ct-coronavirus-cook-county-jail-lawsuit-ruling-20200427-fjyxm7cnlnhore6sv2bnonoheq-story.html

CRAIN’S CHICAGO BUSINESS
— ‘The food supply chain is breaking’ Plant shutdowns are leaving Americans dangerously close to seeing meat shortages at grocery stores. – Bloomberg
https://www.chicagobusiness.com/consumer-products/food-supply-chain-breaking
— Latin School does an about-face on PPP The prestigious private school caused a debate within its community after it said it applied for federal rescue funds meant for small businesses. Now, it’s returning the cash. – STEVE DANIELS 
https://www.chicagobusiness.com/education/latin-school-does-about-face-ppp

WTTW
— Will Pritzker’s Feud with Trump Hurt Illinois’ Chances for Cash? – Amanda Vinicky 
https://news.wttw.com/2020/04/27/will-pritzker-s-feud-trump-hurt-illinois-chances-cash

WBBM 780
— Mayor Lightfoot Fires Back At President Trump’s Tweet On COVID-19 Relief – CRAIG DELLIMORE
https://wbbm780.radio.com/articles/lightfoot-fires-back-at-trumps-tweet-on-covid-19-relief

NEWS CHANNEL 20
— Trump’s focus on his base complicates path to reelection (DIERSEN: What do you say to Republican candidates, elected officials, and party leaders a) who ever-increasingly focus on getting votes from those who will never vote for Republicans and b) who ever-increasingly dump the Republican Party’s base?) 
https://newschannel20.com/news/coronavirus/trumps-focus-on-his-base-complicates-path-to-reelection

NPR ILLINOIS
— Pritzker Defends Statewide Approach To Coronavirus Response – MARY HANSEN
https://www.nprillinois.org/post/pritzker-defends-statewide-approach-coronavirus-response#stream/0

FOX ILLINOIS
— Masks, temperature checks mark ‘new normal’ at restaurants – AP
https://foxillinois.com/news/nation-world/masks-temperature-checks-mark-new-normal-at-restaurants
— Facemasks could pose an issue for those who carry a gun – Taylor Deckert
https://foxillinois.com/news/coronavirus/facemasks-could-pose-an-issue-for-those-who-carry-a-gun
— Fears of virus seem far away as stores reopen in rural US – AP
https://foxillinois.com/news/nation-world/fears-of-virus-seem-far-away-as-stores-reopen-in-rural-us
— Joe Biden: A candidate with no campaign – Armstrong Williams
https://foxillinois.com/news/armstrong-army-strong/joe-biden-a-candidate-with-no-campaign

CHICAGO PATCH
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Trump-haters say “Trump In Disfavor.”
https://patch.com/illinois/chicago/il-patch-coronavirus-survey-trump-disfavor-job-losses-pinch

BLOCK CLUB CHICAGO
— Cresco Labs Weed Workers Push To Unionize: It’s ‘Physically Impossible’ To Social Distance In Shops, Budtenders Say In one case, a shop manager said wearing a mask could lead to increased risk of contracting coronavirus, an email shows. – Justin Laurence
https://blockclubchicago.org/2020/04/27/cresco-labs-weed-workers-push-to-unionize-raise-concerns-about-coronavirus-safety-in-shops/
— Trump’s Done An ‘Abysmal’ Job Responding To Coronavirus And Can’t Judge Illinois, Lightfoot Says “His meter is badly damaged because he thinks he has done a good job in this crisis, and nothing could be further from the truth,” Lightfoot said. – Kelly Bauer
https://blockclubchicago.org/2020/04/27/trumps-done-an-abysmal-job-responding-to-coronavirus-and-cant-judge-illinois-lightfoot-says/
— Frontline Chicago School Administrators Say They Still Lack Protective Equipment, As National Supply Grab Continues “I have never felt more dispensable in my entire professional life,” one administrator noted on the survey. “I have underlying medical conditions. It feels like CPS truly doesn’t care if I get sick, as long as they say they got out technology to students.” – Yana Kunichoff
https://blockclubchicago.org/2020/04/27/front-line-chicago-school-administrators-say-they-still-lack-protective-equipment-as-national-supply-grab-continues/
— West Side Hospital Is So Full, Coronavirus Patients Are Intubated Outside The ICU — But It’s Losing Nurses To McCormick Place As of April 23, 51 people with COVID-19 were being treated at Saint Anthony, a tremendous burden on a medical center with only 15 ICU beds and 151 beds across the entire hospital. – Pascal Sabino
https://blockclubchicago.org/2020/04/27/this-west-side-hospital-is-so-full-coronavirus-patients-are-being-intubated-outside-the-icu-but-it-lost-nurses-to-mccormick-place-doctor-says/

CAPITOL NEWS ILLINOIS
— Pritzker blasts GOP rep’s lawsuit, says 2 downstate counties have highest death rates
https://www.capitolnewsillinois.com/NEWS/updated-pritzker-blasts-gop-reps-lawsuit-says-2-downstate-counties-have-highest-death-rates

CENTER SQUARE
— Illinois Senate leaders differ on readiness to return to Springfield – Greg Bishop
https://www.thecentersquare.com/illinois/illinois-senate-leaders-differ-on-readiness-to-return-to-springfield/article_a232c390-88bc-11ea-8353-ab643a485038.html
(FROM THE ARTICLE: Illinois Senate Minority Leader Bill Brady, R-Bloomington, is calling on legislative leaders and Gov. J.B. Pritzker to return to Springfield. Illinois state lawmakers have not been in Springfield since mid-March. That’s when the COVID-19 pandemic kicked into high gear and shortly before the governor implemented social distancing guidelines as part of his stay-at-home orders that have been extended to the end of this month and expected to be extended to the end of May. “Today I called the Governor, the Speaker of the House and the President of the Senate and told them Illinois Senate Republicans stand ready to return to Springfield to take up the timely and important issues facing Illinois and its residents such as the fair maps amendment and COVID-19 related issues,” Brady said.)
— Another challenge to governor’s stay-at-home order expected, another sheriff calls into question local enforcement – Greg Bishop
https://www.thecentersquare.com/illinois/another-challenge-to-governor-s-stay-at-home-order-expected-another-sheriff-calls-into-question/article_1e1f90ee-88dd-11ea-a956-2f3f5ed89332.html
— Illinois lawmakers likely to miss deadline to move on fair maps proposal before redraw – Cole Lauterbach
https://www.thecentersquare.com/illinois/illinois-lawmakers-likely-to-miss-deadline-to-move-on-fair-maps-proposal-before-redraw/article_089fe4da-88b0-11ea-a6d5-cf963761c527.html

WIREPOINTS
— COVID-19: Seven facts that tell us Illinoisans can and must get back to work – Ted Dabrowski and John Klingner
https://wirepoints.org/covid-19-seven-facts-that-tell-us-illinoisans-can-and-must-get-back-to-work-wirepoints/
(FROM THE ARTICLE: 1. It’s those with pre-existing conditions, especially the elderly, that are most at risk. . . 2. Nearly 35 percent of COVID-19 victims were retirement home residents. . .3. Younger Illinoisans make up just 6% of the state’s deaths. . .4. Large parts of Illinois are far less affected. . .5. Illinois’ hospitals are far more prepared today. . .6. Soon nearly a million Illinoisans will be unemployed . . .7. Recessions and depressions cause deaths of their own.)

MCHENRY COUNTY BLOG
— Pritzker’s One-Man Rule Suffers Setback
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/04/27/pritzkers-one-man-rule-suffers-setback/ 
— IL-06: Jeanne Ives Earns Promotion to Contender Level from NRCC
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/04/27/il-06-jeanne-ives-earns-promotion-to-contender-level-from-nrcc/ 
— IL-06/IL-14: The Next Coronavirus Stimulus Bill Showdown on Vote by Mail
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/04/27/il-06-il-14-the-next-coronavirus-stimulus-bill-showdown-on-vote-by-mail/ 
— Illinois Bailout Request Prompts Trump Tweet
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/04/27/illinois-bailout-request-prompts-trump-tweet/ 
— Debate as to Approach to Coronavirus Continues
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/04/27/debate-as-to-approach-to-coronavirus-continues/ 
— Thinking about the Future
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/04/27/thinking-about-the-future/

ILLINOIS LEAKS
— Governor Pritzker’s Executive Order appears to conflict with IDPH Pandemic Plan – KIRK ALLEN
https://edgarcountywatchdogs.com/2020/04/governor-pritzkers-executive-order-appears-to-conflict-with-idph-pandemic-plan/

WASHINGTON TIMES
— Fox News parts ways with Diamond and Silk following duo’s coronavirus comments – Andrew Blake
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2020/apr/28/fox-news-parts-ways-with-diamond-and-silk-followin/

WASHINGTON EXAMINER
— Coronavirus won’t be enough to kill Trump’s 2020 campaign
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/opinion/coronavirus-wont-be-enough-to-kill-trumps-2020-campaign

AMERICAN CONSERVATIVE
‘– Calexit’ May Be A Long Way Off, But Balkanization Won’t Be Gov. Newsom’s nation state is moving toward some kind of independence and the rest of the country should be willing to let it go. – DAREL E. PAUL
https://www.theamericanconservative.com/articles/calexit-may-be-a-long-way-off-but-balkanization-wont-be/

DAILY CALLER
— Hannity Demands NYT Retract, Apologize For Article That Erroneously Tried To Blame Him For Man’s Death – SHELBY TALCOTT
https://dailycaller.com/2020/04/27/sean-hannity-demands-retraction-apology-new-york-times-article-blamed-new-yorker-death-coronavirus/

SEAN HANNITY
— A NEW LOW: Schiff Says ’50,000 Americans Are Dead’ Because Trump Wasn’t Impeached and Removed (DIERSEN: How many coronavirus deaths will Democrats blame individual Republican Precinct Committeemen for?)
https://hannity.com/media-room/a-new-low-schiff-says-50000-americans-are-dead-because-trump-wasnt-impeached-and-removed/

MEDIA RESEARCH CENTER
— Reporter to Trump: Do You ‘Deserve’ Reelection Since More Died from Virus Than in Vietnam? – Curtis Houck
https://www.newsbusters.org/blogs/nb/curtis-houck/2020/04/27/reporter-trump-do-you-deserve-reelection-more-died-virus-vietnam

NEWS BUSTERS
— Reporters Find THESE Protesters Unpopular and Unpatriotic! – Tim Graham (DIERSEN: Ever-increasingly, Trump-haters use coronavirus to destroy Trump.) 
https://www.newsbusters.org/blogs/nb/tim-graham/2020/04/27/reporters-find-these-protesters-unpopular-and-unpatriotic

TOWNHALL
— Trump Is Right to Question State and Locality Bailouts, and Mitch Should Hold the Line – Jason Killmeyer
https://townhall.com/columnists/jasonkillmeyer/2020/04/28/trump-is-right-to-question-state-and-locality-bailouts-and-mitch-should-hold-the-n2567730

POLITICO
— Trump leans against state bailouts as governors cry foul The president inflamed an already fierce debate over whether the federal government should bail out states battling the coronavirus. – QUINT FORGEY and ANNA GRONEWOLD
https://www.politico.com/news/2020/04/27/trump-against-state-bailouts-governors-cry-foul-211815
— Trump campaign lashes out over ‘Don’t defend Trump’ memo A strategy memo on coronavirus distributed by the National Republican Senatorial Committee infuriated Trump aides. – ALEX ISENSTADT
https://www.politico.com/news/2020/04/27/trump-campaign-china-strategy-memo-213958
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: A Trump-hater says “Trump faces the risk of a coronavirus cliff. Unemployed Americans will lose a federal safety net long before the economy fully recovers — potentially creating a messy Election Day for the GOP.”
https://www.politico.com/news/2020/04/28/trump-reopening-coronavirus-213535

CBS NEWS
— Layoffs move from restaurants to warehouses and law offices – IRINA IVANOVA
https://www.cbsnews.com/news/layoffs-unemployment-restaurants-warehouses-law-offices/

CNN
— It’s crazy for Congress to be coming back to DC – Chris Cillizza
http://www.wicz.com/story/42060499/its-crazy-for-congress-to-be-coming-back-to-dc
— Trump tells governors to ‘seriously consider and maybe get going’ on opening schools – Betsy Klein (DIERSEN: Ever-increasingly, Trump-haters want to postpone reopening until Trump is defeated and Trump-haters regain control of the U.S. Senate.) 
https://www.cnn.com/2020/04/28/politics/trump-governors-call/index.html

NEW YORK TIMES
— FRONT PAGE TOP OF FOLD: DIERSEN HEADLINE: A Trump-hater says “Job or Health? Restarting the Economy Threatens to Worsen Economic Inequality. The coronavirus recession has exacerbated the racial and income divides in America. Lifting restrictions too soon will make them worse and leave workers with a bleak choice.” According to Democrats, governments exist to redistribute wealth. While I worked for the federal government for almost 30 years, virtually all my superiors, supervisors, coworkers, and subordinates were Democrats. They hinted/implied/argued/shouted a) that instead of me, the Post Office should have hired a poor Democrat, a poor minority, a poor female, and/or a poor veteran in 1966, b) that the Post Office should gotten rid of me much sooner than it did so that a poor Democrat, a poor minority, a poor female, a poor younger person, and/or a poor veteran could have my job, c) that instead of me, IRS should have hired a poor Democrat, a poor minority, a poor female, a poor younger person, and/or a poor veteran in 1971, d) that instead of me, IRS should have promoted a poor Democrat, a poor minority, a poor female, a poor younger person, and/or a poor veteran in 1972, 1973, and 1974, e) that instead of me, GAO should have hired a poor Democrat, a poor minority, a poor female, a poor younger person, and/or a poor veteran in 1980, f) that instead of me, GAO should have promoted a poor Democrat, a poor minority, a poor female, a poor younger person, and/or a poor veteran in 1986, and g) that GAO should have gotten rid of me much sooner than it did so that a poor Democrat, a poor minority, a poor female, a poor younger person, and/or a poor veteran could have my job and my preferred corner office.) 
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/04/27/business/economy/coronavirus-economic-inequality.html
— A Survey of Essential Workers Shows a Political Divide Most of them worry about contagion, but there’s a partisan difference in concern levels and workplace safety actions. – Jonathan Rothwell
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/04/27/upshot/red-blue-workplace-differences-coronavirus.html

WMUR
— New Hampshire GOP to hold virtual state convention May 9 Trump campaign nominates electors; proposed changes to party platform put on hold – John DiStaso (DIERSEN: What is the status of the Illinois Republican Party State Convention?)
https://www.wmur.com/article/nh-primary-source-nhgop-to-hold-virtual-state-convention-may-9/32294754
(FROM THE ARTICLE: NHGOP VIRTUAL CONVENTION. Like its counterpart across the political divide, the New Hampshire Republican Party is scheduled to hold a virtual state convention on May 9 to ratify four pro-Donald Trump activists nominated as electors and to adopt a party platform. The party said the convention will be held via Zoom. Trump campaign senior advisor Corey Lewandowski of Windham recently sent a letter to the delegates on behalf of the campaign asking that they consider him as an elector, along with Judy Baldasaro of Londonderry, Mary Ann Gargiulo of Hampton Falls and NHGOP Chair Steve Stepanek of Thornton. If the convention delegates ratify the nominees as expected, they would cast the state’s four electoral votes for Trump if the president wins the state in the November election. The party’s Platform Committee, meanwhile, voted unanimously to ask the convention to adopt the current party platform as is, with no changes, according to a letter by the committee chair, Chris Ager. “This is driven largely by the logistical difficulty in conducting a full and transparent debate” during the CODID-19 pandemic, Ager wrote. “We received over 40 suggestions from 30 Republicans. Our intention is to carry-over these suggestions into the next cycle for review.” One proposal placed on hold would remove from the party platform its recognition of marriage as only being between one man and one woman. Jim Morgan, a Derry town councilor, business executive and an openly gay married man, was sponsoring the proposal as the leader of the New Hampshire Log Cabin Republicans – the GOP’s largest pro-LGBT rights group. Morgan said Monday that the once it became clear that the convention could not be held in person, he, on behalf of the Log Cabin Republicans, suggested in a letter to party chair Stepanek that all proposed platform changes be put off until an in-person convention can be held and all proposals can be fully debated. “The ideas suggested in addressing our platform require Republicans to be in an objective, open and focused frame of mind,” Morgan wrote in the letter. “This pandemic creates challenges that require the absolute unity of this party.”)

WALL STREET JOURNAL
— Pandemic Triggers a Wave of Distress, Bankruptcy in Corporate America A second wave could hit this year as companies labor under the weight of new debt, advisers say – Miriam Gottfried (DIERSEN: How many individuals, organizations, companies, governments, and countries are headed for welfare and/or bankruptcy in your neighborhood, in your precinct, in your municipal district, in your municipality, in your township, in your county, in Illinois, in America, and in the world?) 
https://www.wsj.com/articles/pandemic-triggers-a-wave-of-distress-bankruptcy-in-corporate-america-11587986100
— Coronavirus Relief Often Pays Workers More Than Work When combined with state benefits, weekly government payouts create incentives that employers say complicate efforts to reopen businesses – Eric Morath (DIERSEN: My Civil Service Retirement System pension is only 41% of what my GAO salary was in 1997 in today’s dollars.)
https://www.wsj.com/articles/coronavirus-relief-often-pays-workers-more-than-work-11588066200
— Boeing CEO Sees Slow Recovery for Global Aviation David Calhoun tells plane maker’s shareholders he doesn’t expect air travel to return to 2019 levels for two or three years – Andrew Tangel and Doug Cameron
https://www.wsj.com/articles/boeing-ceo-sees-slow-recovery-for-global-aviation-11587999081
— Don’t Reward States’ Bad Decisions There’s a good reason Florida doesn’t need a bailout, while Illinois and New York do. – Rick Scott (DIERSEN: What decisions have you made that your critics/opponents have painted as being bad? For me, they include a) my avoiding the draft, b) my not becoming a Democrat or a RINO, c) my becoming a federal employee, d) my opposing patronage, political affiliation discrimination, reverse discrimination, age discrimination, and retaliation for opposing the aforesaid, e) my becoming an active member in a class action lawsuit that charged my federal superiors with reverse discrimination, age discrimination, and retaliation, f) my filing lawsuits, g) my refusing to become and operative or a dupe for my critics/opponents, h) my refusing to pander to my critics/opponents, i) etc.) 
https://www.wsj.com/articles/dont-reward-states-bad-decisions-11588026132
— Coronavirus Strengthens Nationalist Currents Sentiments shift on immigration, dependence on foreign suppliers, U.S. ties to China and Saudi Arabia – Gerald F. Seib
https://www.wsj.com/articles/coronavirus-strengthens-nationalist-currents-11588000021
— A Coronavirus A for Everyone Pushed by unions, school districts abandon grades for this year. – Editorial
https://www.wsj.com/articles/a-coronavirus-a-for-everyone-11587935303

FORBES
— Recessionary Discrimination May Be On The Horizon – Douglas Wigdor (DIERSEN: During the 1980s and 1990s, the Democrats who ran GAO used Republican-driven budget cuts to get rid of their employees who were Republican, and especially those who were White, male, non-veteran, and who they had not promoted to 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.)
https://www.forbes.com/sites/douglaswigdor/2020/04/27/recessionary-discrimination-may-be-on-the-horizon/#7657222918e6
(FROM THE ARTICLE: What is Recessionary Discrimination? It is an unfortunate reality that during a downturn, companies sometimes choose which employees to fire and lay off for reasons that are not only illegitimate but may even be unlawful. During the financial crisis of 2008, the term “recessionary discrimination” was developed to describe situations where employers use poor economic conditions to conceal their discriminatory decision-making while conducting layoffs or reductions in force.)

USA TODAY
— FRONT PAGE TOP OF FOLD: USA TODAY/Suffolk Poll: Six months out, Biden jumps to lead over Trump amid coronavirus concerns – Susan Page
https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/elections/2020/04/27/biden-leads-trump-2020-amid-coronavirus-concerns/3029325001/
— Coronavirus, diabetes, obesity and other underlying conditions: Which patients are most at risk? According to a CDC report, nearly 90% of patients hospitalized with coronavirus (COVID-19) had one or more underlying health conditions. – Karina Zaiets and Ramon Padilla
https://www.usatoday.com/in-depth/news/2020/04/15/coronavirus-risk-90-patients-had-underlying-conditions/2962721001/
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: A Trump-hater says “Joe Biden’s Trump card: Death, disease and economic pain are real. They can’t be spun. Trump’s coronavirus performance art is dangerous for Americans and, he finally seems to realize, working well for a 2020 rival who is stuck at home.”
https://www.usatoday.com/story/opinion/2020/04/27/coronavirus-pain-trump-failures-2020-campaign-biden-column/3029345001/

GALLUP
— U.S. Personal Finances: Future More Concerning Than Present: 49% rate their current finances positively, down from 56% last year; Record-high 50% believe their financial situation is getting worse; Younger adults most affected by recent economic downturn – JEFFREY M. JONES (DIERSEN: Ever-increasingly, the purchasing power of the following decreases: a) my Civil Service Retirement System pension, b) my and my wife’s Social Security, and c) our retirement savings.) 
https://news.gallup.com/poll/308936/personal-finances-future-concerning-present.aspx

NEWSWEEK
— INCARCERATED PEOPLE ARE BEING RELEASED DUE TO COVID-19. BUT WHERE CAN THEY GO NEXT? – DEANNA HOSKINS
https://www.newsweek.com/prisons-released-covid-19-pandemic-employment-housing-1500491

GOVERNMENT EXECUTIVE
— Federal Employee Union Proposes Preconditions to Returning to Government Work Sites The American Federation of Government Employees last week called the Trump administration’s recently unveiled plans for “reopening” the federal government “premature and imprudent.” – Erich Wagner
https://www.govexec.com/management/2020/04/federal-employee-union-proposes-preconditions-returning-work-sites/164946/
— IRS Recalls 10,000 Employees to the Office, But Won’t Provide Masks or Gloves Move comes as tax filing deadline approaches and thousands have been home with pay but not working. – Eric Katz
https://www.govexec.com/workforce/2020/04/irs-recalls-10000-employees-wont-provide-masks-or-gloves/164930/

JD SUPRA
— COVID-19 and the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (DIERSEN: Of course, COVID-19 will be used to get rid of older people.)
https://www.jdsupra.com/legalnews/covid-19-and-the-age-discrimination-in-81865/

FORD AUTHORITY
— 2019 Ford Executive Compensation Exceeded Company’s Profit – Brett Foote
https://fordauthority.com/2020/04/total-2019-ford-executive-compensation-exceeded-companys-profit/

GUARDIAN
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Trump-haters say “African Americans bear the brunt of Covid-19’s economic impact.”
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2020/apr/28/african-americans-unemployment-covid-19-economic-impact

REALTY TRAC
— FOR SALE: 610 West Roosevelt Road, Suite C2, Wheaton – $116,000
https://www.realtytrac.com/homes-for-sale/il/wheaton/60187/610-w-roosevelt-rd-ste-c2/38905517/

COLDWELL BANKER
— FOR SALE: 534 West Roosevelt Road, Wheaton – $750,000
https://www.coldwellbankerhomes.com/il/wheaton/534-west-roosevelt-rd/pid_29737034/

April 25 Morning Edition

ABC7
— Citywide cloth mask drive begins Saturday in Chicago with new statewide mask requirements on the way – Jesse Kirsch
https://abc7chicago.com/community-events/citywide-cloth-mask-drive-begins-saturday-in-chicago/6128775/
— Downstate Illinois lawmaker Darren Bailey sues Gov. Pritzker for stay-at-home order during COVID-19 pandemic – AP
https://abc7chicago.com/politics/downstate-ill-rep-sues-pritzker-for-stay-at-home-order/6128901/

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— One case? Or 38? Pandemic exposes inconsistent, incomplete data on COVID-19 cases in Illinois – Joe Mahr
https://www.chicagotribune.com/coronavirus/ct-coronavirus-missing-inaccurate-data-20200425-7d7a3mzf4vgundc5jgzeaznfay-story.html
— Chicagoans cope with another month at home: closing a pancake house, missing students and setting up routines – STEVE JOHNSON, ALICE YIN, DEANESE WILLIAMS-HARRIS, PETER NICKEAS and STACY ST. CLAIR
https://www.chicagotribune.com/coronavirus/ct-corona-stay-at-home-illinois-extended-20200425-6fgetwbgczabjoyk4d3c6oheni-story.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: A Trump-hater says “Injections of bleach and beams of sunlight to cure the coronavirus? President Trump is self-destructing.”
https://www.chicagotribune.com/opinion/ct-nyt-column-trump-self-destruction-20200424-hdct6ttgrjcdtec5nxdvueg6ou-story.html
— Domestic-related incidents in Naperville up 17% in first month of COVID-19 lockdown, police say – SUZANNE BAKER
https://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/naperville-sun/ct-nvs-naperville-domestic-calls-rise-st-0426-20200424-f2fnavb3fzgn7ieykbl67g362a-story.html

FOX NEWS CHICAGO
— Illinois lawmaker sues Governor Pritzker for extension of stay-at-home order
https://www.fox32chicago.com/video/677725

WBBM NEWS RADIO
— DuPage County Judge Working To Prevent Spike In Eviction Cases
https://omny.fm/shows/wbbmam-on-demand/dupage-county-judge-working-to-prevent-spike-in-ev

NPR ILLINOIS
— GAO To Review Federal Coronavirus Response – BRIAN NAYLOR (DIERSEN: I worked for GAO for almost 18 years 1980-1997, the last 11 years of which at the GS-13 Step 1-10 levels, currently $101,176-$131,532/year. I was one of last Republicans that GAO’s Chicago office hired.)
https://www.nprillinois.org/post/congressional-watchdog-review-federal-coronavirus-response#stream/0
https://www.npr.org/2020/04/24/844562919/government-accountability-office-oversees-cares-act
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Trump-haters say “Fox News Gets Push-Back For Supporting Anti-Shutdown Protests.”
https://www.nprillinois.org/post/fox-news-gets-push-back-supporting-anti-shutdown-protests#stream/0

CENTER SQUARE
— Illinois college campuses face prospect of staying closed this fall – Kevin Bessler
https://www.thecentersquare.com/illinois/illinois-college-campuses-face-prospect-of-staying-closed-this-fall/article_51ca6e02-8584-11ea-8ee3-bf013955bbbc.html

PRAIRIE STATE WIRE
— Hundreds of ICU beds, nearly 2,000 ventilators not in use in Illinois, tally shows
https://prairiestatewire.com/stories/532932949-hundreds-of-icu-beds-nearly-2-000-ventilators-not-in-use-in-illinois-tally-shows
— Candidate Breen ‘disgusted’ by partisan politics in a time of crisis – Glenn Minnis 
https://prairiestatewire.com/stories/532500472-candidate-breen-disgusted-by-partisan-politics-in-a-time-of-crisis

DUPAGE POLICY JOURNAL
— Casten Describes Political Opponents as Nazi Sympathizers
https://dupagepolicyjournal.com/stories/532955889-casten-describes-political-opponents-as-nazi-sympathizers
— Congressional candidate Ives says state can reopen economy and still protect those at risk – Glenn Minnis
https://dupagepolicyjournal.com/stories/532503407-congressional-candidate-ives-says-state-can-reopen-economy-and-still-protect-those-at-risk

WIREPOINTS
— Reopen the Economy While Protecting Those Truly at Risk or Face Another Great Depression – Mark Glennon
https://wirepoints.org/reopen-the-economy-while-protecting-those-truly-at-risk-or-face-a-severe-depression/
— Chicago’s New Task Force Isn’t The A-Team. Here’s Who Lightfoot Should Call. – Mark Glennon
https://wirepoints.org/chicagos-new-task-force-isnt-the-a-team-heres-who-lightfoot-should-call-wirepoints/

ILLINOIS LEAKS
— Gov Pritzker’s Press Secretary, Jordan Abudayyeh, picking winners and losers in access – JOHN KRAFT (DIERSEN: I have been the GOPUSA Illinois Editor since 2000. I should write a book about how activists, candidates, elected officials, party leaders, major donors, political consultants, etc. have treated me since 2000. I would focus on the aforesaid who pant themselves as being religious, conservative, and/or Republican and who blame me and blame my GOPUSA ILLINOIS emails for their problems, for your problems, for my problems, and for everyone’s problems.) 
https://edgarcountywatchdogs.com/2020/04/gov-pritzkers-press-secretary-jordan-abudayyeh-picking-winners-and-losers-in-access/
(FROM THE ARTICLE: Three times this week we have asked the Governor’s Press Secretary, Jordan Abudayyeh, to add us to the list of Media receiving those login credentials. As has been the norm for the past couple of months, Abudayyeh hasn’t even bothered to acknowledge a question or request that has been sent to her. She hasn’t added us to the daily email blast either. We believe either Governor Pritzker or Jordan Abudayyeh are purposely restricting access to this question submitting process and wonder why Abudayyeh would take these steps to infringe on the free speech and equal access rights of reporters, and their ability to ask text questions alongside other reporters within and without the State of Illinois. Denial of access cannot be tolerated and we urge Governor Pritzker to direct his Press Secretary to honor all requests for login credentials.)

ILLINOIS POLICY INSTITUTE
— DESPITE ECONOMIC CRISIS, PRITZKER WON’T CONSIDER POSTPONING $261 MILLION IN STATE RAISES – Mailee Smith (DIERSEN: During the 1980s and 1990s, to deal with GAO’s Republican-led economic crisis, that is, Republican-led budget cuts, the Democrats who ran GAO got rid of GAO’s employees who were Republican, White, male, and/or non-veteran who they had not promoted to 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.)
https://www.illinoispolicy.org/despite-economic-crisis-pritzker-wont-consider-postponing-261-million-in-state-raises/

WASHINGTON EXAMINER
— Washington Post reporter says Trump stands in solidarity with quarantine protestors because they are his people, just like neo-Nazis – Becket Adams
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/opinion/washington-post-reporter-says-quarantine-protestors-are-trumps-people-and-just-like-neo-nazis

RUSH LIMBAUGH
— Trump Didn’t Tell People to Drink Drano or Inject Lysol!
https://www.rushlimbaugh.com/daily/2020/04/24/trump-didnt-tell-people-to-drink-drano/

AMERICAN THINKER
— The media’s agenda has done (and continues to do) enormous damage to America – Jack Hellner
https://www.americanthinker.com/blog/2020/04/the_medias_agenda_has_done_and_continues_to_do_enormous_damage_to_america_.html

BREITBART
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: A Trump-hater says “Immigration Raises Americans’ Wages.” 
https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2020/04/24/nyts-white-house-reporter-immigration-raises-americans-wages/

BLAZE
— New Jersey governor is open to paying illegal immigrants $600 a week despite state ‘running out of money’ Gov. Phil Murphy acknowledges that New Jersey is broke. – Paul Sacca
https://www.theblaze.com/news/new-jersey-pay-illegal-immigrants

CNS NEWS
— Candace Owens to AOC: ‘You’re a Racist, Radical Communist…Using Plight of Minorities to Fulfill Your Sick and Twisted Goals’ – Craig Bannister 
https://cnsnews.com/blog/craig-bannister/candace-owens-aoc-youre-racist-radical-communistusing-plight-minorities

NEWSMAX
— Chicago Tribune Rips Illinois State Senate Bailout Request – Cathy Burke
https://www.newsmax.com/us/chicago-bailout-coronavirus-pension/2020/04/24/id/964622/
— Does Citizenship Mean Anything to Democrats? – James Walsh (DIERSEN: Democrats want to give citizenship to ANYONE who will vote for Democrats. RINOs want to give citizenship to ANYONE who will work for less money.)
https://www.newsmax.com/jameswalsh/democrats-immigration-anchor-babies/2020/04/24/id/964466/

MEDIA RESEARCH CENTER
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Trump-haters promote hatred against Asian-Americans, and then blame Trump for that hatred.
https://www.newsbusters.org/blogs/nb/kyle-drennen/2020/04/24/nbc-blames-trump-growing-discrimination-against-asian-americans

LIFE SITE NEWS
— Trump-appointed intel director determined to make spy agencies more LGBT-friendly – Doug Mainwaring
https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/trump-appointed-intel-director-determined-to-make-spy-agencies-more-lgbt-friendly
— Leftist elites are using corona crisis to accomplish the ‘change’ promised by Obama, Hillary Clinton America’s leftist elites are subverting the U.S. from within by means of the ‘Cloward-Piven Strategy.’ – Doug Mainwaring
https://www.lifesitenews.com/blogs/leftist-elites-are-using-corona-crisis-to-accomplish-the-change-promised-by-obama-hillary-clinton

NATIONAL REVIEW
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Trump-haters say “New York Times Inflates President’s Foolishness into Monstrousness.”
https://www.nationalreview.com/corner/media-donald-trump-new-york-times-inflates-foolishness-into-monstrousness/

THE HILL
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: A Trump-hater says “Using the coronavirus to keep out immigrants will hurt the economy.” Democrats want immigrants because immigrants vote for Democrats. RINOs want immigrants because RINOs want cheap labor.
https://thehill.com/opinion/immigration/494533-using-the-coronavirus-to-keep-out-immigrants-will-hurt-the-economy
— Google makes heavy cuts to marketing budgets, begins hiring freezes – MARTY JOHNSON (DIERSEN: During the 1980s and 1990s, to deal with GAO’s Republican-led economic crisis, that is, Republican-led budget cuts, the Democrats who ran GAO got rid of GAO’s employees who were Republican, White, male, and/or non-veteran who they had not promoted to 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.)
https://thehill.com/policy/technology/494457-google-makes-heavy-cuts-to-marketing-budgets-begins-hiring-freezes
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Trump-haters say “Trump coronavirus briefings put health officials in bind.” 
https://thehill.com/homenews/administration/494574-trump-coronavirus-briefings-put-health-officials-in-bind

POLITICO
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Ever-increasingly, Trump-haters side with Communist China against America.
https://www.politico.com/news/2020/04/24/gop-memo-anti-china-coronavirus-207244
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Ever-increasingly, Trump-haters use coronavirus to get minorities, and everyone else, to hate individuals, hate organizations, hate companies, hate governments, and hate countries that are Trump supporters, Protestant, conservative, patriotic, Republican, American, White, male, older, non-poor, gun owners, German American, draft avoiders, and those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.
https://www.politico.com/news/2020/04/21/race-coronavirus-outreach-197470

REUTERS
— How Trump has sealed off the United States during coronavirus outbreak – Mica Rosenberg, Ted Hesson
https://www.reuters.com/article/us-health-coronavirus-usa-immigration-ex/explainer-how-trump-has-sealed-off-the-united-states-during-coronavirus-outbreak-idUSKCN2262O6

NBC NEWS
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Ever-increasingly, Trump-haters focus on getting minorities, and everyone else, to hate individuals, hate organizations, hate companies, hate governments, and hate countries that are Trump supporters, Protestant, conservative, patriotic, Republican, American, White, male, older, non-poor, gun owners, German American, draft avoiders, and those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.
https://news.yahoo.com/covering-trump-campaign-led-reporter-163400973.html

NEW YORK TIMES
— How Joe Biden Should Pick His Running Mate – Richard Moe (DIERSEN: Ever-increasingly, everyone is under ever-increasing pressure to promote individuals, organizations, companies, governments, and countries that are anti-Trump, anti-Protestant, anti-conservative, anti-patriotic, anti-Republican, anti-American, anti-White, anti-male, anti-older people, anti-rich people, anti-gun owners, anti-German Americans, anti-draft avoiders, and/or anti-those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.)
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/04/23/opinion/biden-vice-president-choice.html
— Trump’s Temporary Halt to Immigration is Part of Broader Plan, Stephen Miller Says “The first and most important thing is to turn off the faucet of new immigrant labor — mission accomplished,’’ Mr. Miller told conservatives allies, according to an audio recording. – Michael D. Shear and Maggie Haberman
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/04/24/us/politics/coronavirus-trump-immigration-stephen-miller.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: A Trump-hater says “How Republicans Became the Party of Death.”
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/04/24/opinion/republicans-coronavirus.html
— Failing to Help Those Who Need It Most – Editorial
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/04/24/opinion/coronavirus-stimulus-failure.html
— FRONT PAGE: Black Leaders Want a Black Woman as Biden’s Running Mate. But Who? – Astead W. Herndon (DIERSEN: Ever-increasingly, everyone is under ever-increasing pressure to promote individuals, organizations, companies, governments, and countries that are anti-Trump, anti-Protestant, anti-conservative, anti-patriotic, anti-Republican, anti-American, anti-White, anti-male, anti-older people, anti-rich people, anti-gun owners, anti-German Americans, anti-draft avoiders, and/or anti-those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.)
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/04/24/us/politics/joe-biden-vice-president-black-candidates.html

NEW YORK POST
— Left’s scornful response amid COVID-19 lockdowns will help re-elect Trump – Andrea Peyser
https://nypost.com/2020/04/24/lefts-response-amid-coronavirus-lockdowns-will-re-elect-trump/

DALLAS NEWS
— Dallas city employees warned furloughs, layoffs could be coming because of millions in losses over coronavirus – Hayat Norimine (DIERSEN: During the 1980s and 1990s, to deal with GAO’s Republican-led economic crisis, that is, Republican-led budget cuts, the Democrats who ran GAO got rid of GAO’s employees who were Republican, White, male, and/or non-veteran who they had not promoted to 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.)
https://www.dallasnews.com/news/public-health/2020/04/24/dallas-city-employees-warned-furloughs-layoffs-could-be-coming/

ARKANSAS TIMES
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: The more that you call for reopening, the more that you are demonized, denigrated, and condemned. 
https://www.bhpioneer.com/covid-19/i-ll-stick-with-the-experts-thanks/article_3f5b37da-864f-11ea-b958-afd34938eaf1.html

BOSTON HERALD
— Once again, Trump supporters mocked, belittled – Editorial (DIERSEN: As November 3, 2020 approaches, which Trump-haters in Illinois, in your county, in your township, in your municipality, in your municipal district, in your precinct, and in your neighborhood will take the lead in promoting hatred against Trump and against those who are Trump supporters, Protestant, conservative, patriotic, Republican, American, White, male, older, non-poor, gun owners, German American, draft avoiders, and those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time? I should write a book about Trump-haters in Illinois, DuPage County, Milton Township, Wheaton, Wheaton’s West District, my precinct, and my neighborhood.) 
https://www.bostonherald.com/2020/04/22/once-again-trump-supporters-mocked-belittled/

SAN FRANCISCO CHRONICLE
— California cities warn of widespread layoffs and service cuts due to nearly $7 billion in coronavirus losses – Alexei Koseff (DIERSEN: During the 1980s and 1990s, to deal with GAO’s Republican-led economic crisis, that is, Republican-led budget cuts, the Democrats who ran GAO got rid of GAO’s employees who were Republican, White, male, and/or non-veteran who they had not promoted to 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.)
https://www.sfchronicle.com/politics/article/California-cities-warn-of-widespread-layoffs-and-15224829.php

WALL STREET JOURNAL
— A Bailout for Illinois? Not Without Strict Conditions Other states will line up for money if Washington rewards Springfield for mismanaging its pensions. – Andrew Biggs
https://www.wsj.com/articles/a-bailout-for-illinois-not-without-strict-conditions-11587765373
— Reopening the U.S. Economy Even if the Pandemic Endures It’s not true that the only way to improve public health is by shutting down the economy and the only way to improve the economy is by sacrificing public health. – Avik Roy
https://www.wsj.com/articles/reopening-the-u-s-economy-even-if-the-pandemic-endures-11587740529
— More people look for respite from the noise on Facebook and other broad platforms in narrowly defined communities – Sarah Needleman (DIERSEN: My critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes want everyone to do nothing but look at and read what they post on Facebook.), 
https://www.wsj.com/articles/from-running-and-fiction-to-baking-and-videogames-social-networking-goes-niche-11587720604
— As Coronavirus Spread, Online Donations to Biden, Democrats Slumped Donations slowed in latter half of March, even as Joe Biden posted his strongest fundraising month yet – Chad Day, Luis Melgar and Jessica Wang (DIERSEN: What discourages you from contributing money to candidates? For me, the reasons include a) my being treated rudely by them, by their staff members, by their volunteers, and/or by their supporters; b) my concluding that if elected, they would not defend or advance the traditional family, right to life, immigration, illegal drugs, Second Amendment, and/or equal opportunity (no race or gender based preference giving) planks in the Republican Party platform; c) my concluding that if elected, they might very well promote dependency on government, dependency on charity, LGBTQ activity, abortion, mass/illegal immigration, booze, gambling, pot, and other vices, abolition of the First and Second Amendments, patronage, political affiliation discrimination, reverse discrimination, age discrimination, and/or retaliation for opposing the aforesaid; d) my concluding that they are running as an anti-Trump candidate, will run as an anti-Trump candidate, or would be an anti-Trump elected official if elected; e) their having big skeletons in their closets; and/or f) their having said and/or done things that show that they are anti-Trump, anti-Protestant, anti-conservative, anti-patriotic, anti-Republican, anti-American, anti-White, anti-male, anti-older people, anti-non poor people, anti-gun owners, anti-German Americans, anti-draft avoiders, and/or anti-those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.) 
https://www.wsj.com/articles/as-coronavirus-spread-online-donations-to-biden-democrats-lagged-11587729602
— U.S. Durable-Goods Orders Drop as Economic Outlook Sours Orders for long-lasting factory goods fell 14.4%; commercial aircraft and parts orders dropped more than $16.3 billion – David Harrison
https://www.wsj.com/articles/collapse-in-aircraft-demand-drove-down-march-factory-orders-11587737945

FORBES
— Battling Trump And Coronavirus—How China Makes Sure Huawei Does Not Fail – Zak Doffman
https://www.forbes.com/sites/zakdoffman/2020/04/25/battling-trump-and-coronavirus-heres-china-making-sure-huawei-does-not-fail/#1bbb378f5b6a
— Coronavirus Scapegoating: Employment Discrimination Against Asian Americans – Tom Spiggle (DIERSEN: The fewer protected groups that you are a member of, the sooner that Democrats, Libertarians, Greens, and RINOs will get rid of you. Protected groups include those that are anti-Trump, anti-Protestant, anti-conservative, anti-patriotic, anti-Republican, anti-American, anti-White, anti-male, anti-older people, anti-rich people, anti-gun owners, anti-German Americans, anti-draft avoiders, and/or anti-those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time. Protected groups include: Trump-haters, illegals, non-citizens, Democrats, Libertarians, Greens, RINOs, moderates, liberals, globalists, Blacks, Asians, females, young people, LGBTQers, non-Protestants, non-German Americans, drinkers, gamblers, stoners, those who have criminal records, those who have less money than others, those whose ancestors have not been in America for a long time, etc.)
https://www.forbes.com/sites/tomspiggle/2020/04/20/coronavirus-scapegoating-employment-discrimination-against-asian-americans/#2419acf64470

NEW YORKER
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: A Trump-hater says “Fifty Thousand Americans Dead from the Coronavirus, and a President Who Refuses to Mourn Them.”
https://www.newyorker.com/news/letter-from-trumps-washington/fifty-thousand-americans-dead-in-the-coronavirus-pandemic-and-a-president-who-refuses-to-mourn-them

WASHINGTON MONTHLY
— How Trump’s COVID Immigration Policies Could Become Permanent If he’s reelected, America may remain closed even after it is pandemic free. – Daniel Block
https://washingtonmonthly.com/2020/04/21/how-trumps-covid-immigration-policies-could-become-permanent/

JD SUPRA
— New York City Commission on Human Rights Forms COVID-19 Response Team (DIERSEN: The fewer protected groups that you are a member of, the sooner that Democrats, Libertarians, Greens, and RINOs will get rid of you. Protected groups include those that are anti-Trump, anti-Protestant, anti-conservative, anti-patriotic, anti-Republican, anti-American, anti-White, anti-male, anti-older people, anti-rich people, anti-gun owners, anti-German Americans, anti-draft avoiders, and/or anti-those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time. Protected groups include: Trump-haters, illegals, non-citizens, Democrats, Libertarians, Greens, RINOs, moderates, liberals, Blacks, Asians, females, young people, LGBTQers, non-Protestants, non-German Americans, drinkers, gamblers, stoners, those who have criminal records, those who have less money than others, those whose ancestors have not been in America for a long time, etc.) )
https://www.jdsupra.com/legalnews/new-york-city-commission-on-human-67465/

GUARDIAN
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: America-haters use coronavirus to promote hatred of America.
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2020/apr/25/coronavirus-racial-disparities-african-americans