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 27 Evening Edition

ABC7
— Coronavirus Illinois: COVID-19 cases top 114K with over 5K deaths – Craig Wall, Eric Horng
https://abc7chicago.com/business/illinois-covid-19-cases-top-114k-with-over-5k-deaths/6214445/

NBC5
— Dr. Willie Wilson Blasts Pritzker, Calls for Trump to Intervene in Dispute Over Indoor Church Services
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/dr-willie-wilson-blasts-pritzker-calls-for-trump-to-intervene-in-dispute-over-indoor-church-services/2278990/
— Illinois Coronavirus Deaths Top 5,000 as State Nears Phase 3 of Reopening The numbers come as state officials said they believe Illinois may be coming off a peak and starting a downward trend
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/illinois-coronavirus-deaths-top-5000-as-state-nears-phase-3-of-reopening/2278824/

CBS2
— Even In Well-To-Do Glen Ellyn, Food Pantries See Surge In Demand As Pandemic Hammers Economy – Lauren Victory
https://chicago.cbslocal.com/2020/05/27/even-in-well-to-do-glen-ellyn-food-pantries-see-surge-in-demand-as-pandemic-hammers-economy/

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— Coronavirus in Illinois updates: Statewide COVID-19 death toll passes 5,000 as US tops 100,000 fatalities
https://www.chicagotribune.com/coronavirus/ct-coronavirus-pandemic-chicago-illinois-news-20200527-encciatitnf63nai3z2icqngau-story.html
— Is this news anymore? Illinois lawmakers approve out-of-balance, gimmicky budget – Editorial
https://www.chicagotribune.com/opinion/editorials/ct-edit-illinois-budget-crisis-pritzer-20200526-fqqdqvolozdspapmfqkmi44bkq-story.html
— Chicago restaurants test COVID-19 surcharges as costs mount, but customer backlash forces one to retreat – ARIEL CHEUNG
https://www.chicagotribune.com/coronavirus/ct-coronavirus-dining-surcharge-covid-19-20200527-7ue7xx7knndqziyej6lkrsdyae-story.html
— As non-COVID-19 patients return to Chicago-area emergency rooms, doctors see skyrocketing blood pressure and other side effects of delays in care. ‘It’s terrible, and it’s frightening.’ – Nara Schoenberg
https://www.chicagotribune.com/coronavirus/ct-life-coronavirus-other-illnesses-untreated-05272020-20200527-sgebypielnfyfng7lgkerikpsm-story.html
— Comptroller Susana Mendoza makes clear how much legislators will be getting in pay raises this year: ‘Zero’
https://www.chicagotribune.com/politics/ct-illinois-legislators-pay-mendoza-20200527-jl2cbljlsjbtre2hb3lsruur7u-story.html
— Trump threatens to shut down social media after Twitter fact-checks him – AP
https://www.chicagotribune.com/nation-world/ct-nw-trump-social-media-joe-scarborough-20200527-gafdi22c75achnszxxttryb5d4-story.html

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Trump-haters say “Twitter should no longer give a pass to Trump’s most dishonest tweets.”
https://chicago.suntimes.com/2020/5/27/21272358/joe-scarborough-mail-in-voting-donald-trump-twitter-sun-times-editorial-jack-dorsey

DAILY HERALD
— DuPage voters could be asked about reducing size of county board – Robert Sanchez
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20200527/dupage-voters-could-be-asked-about-reducing-size-of-county-board
— Kane County may buy $5 million worth of masks, gloves and sanitizer for residents – James Fuller
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20200527/kane-county-may-buy-5-million-worth-of-masks-gloves-and-sanitizer-for-residents
— Trump threatens social media after Twitter fact-checks him – AP
https://www.dailyherald.com/business/20200527/trump-threatens-social-media-after-twitter-fact-checks-him
— DuPage looking to improve air quality in county buildings – Robert Sanchez
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20200527/dupage-looking-to-improve-air-quality-in-county-buildings

WTTW
— State Budget Approves Lawmakers’ Cost-of-Living Raise, But Sets Aside $0 – Heather Cherone
https://news.wttw.com/2020/05/27/state-budget-approves-lawmakers-cost-living-raise-sets-aside-zero

KANKAKEE DAILY JOURNAL
— Democrats define themselves as lockdown party – Stephen Moore
https://www.daily-journal.com/opinion/columnists/stephen-moore-democrats-define-themselves-as-lockdown-party/article_928f2dfc-9f32-11ea-a10d-2f74a622b33e.html

NPR ILLINOIS
— Trump Sparks Debate Over Security Of Mail-In Voting
https://www.nprillinois.org/post/trump-sparks-debate-over-security-mail-voting#stream/0

ELMHURST PATCH
— DuPage Marijuana Arrest Disparity Hurts Blacks: ACLU Blacks far more likely to be arrested for marijuana possession, despite similar usage rates, group says. – David Giuliani
https://patch.com/illinois/elmhurst/dupage-marijuana-arrest-disparity-hurts-blacks-aclu
(FROM THE ARTICLE: Paul Darrah, a spokesman for the DuPage County State’s Attorney’s Office, said his office could not comment on a study conducted by another party. “What I can tell you is that a person’s race, religion, sexual orientation, etc. are never a factor in any case when we make a charging decision,” Darrah said in an email. “Our charging decisions are based on the facts and the law. There is one Criminal Code in Illinois and the DuPage County State’s Attorney’s Office applies that code evenly in every case.”)

ILLINOIS REVIEW
— MAYOR LIGHTFOOT’S BOAST RE-OPEN ILLINOIS RALLY WAS DISPERSED BY CHICAGO POLICE DOESN’T LINE UP
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2020/05/mayor-lightfoots-claim-the-re-open-illinois-rally-was-dispersed-by-chicago-police-doesnt-line-up.html
— NEW STUDY SHOWS RE-OPEN MOVEMENT CONCERNED ABOUT OTHERS AND NATION’S FOUNDING PRINCIPLES
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2020/05/new-study-the-four-values-of-open-the-states-protesters-1.html

CAPITOL FAX
— 1,111 new cases, 160 additional deaths
https://capitolfax.com/2020/05/27/1111-new-cases-160-additional-deaths/
— Pritzker: “Being black in America cannot be a death sentence” – Talks about testing nursing homes – Asked about CDC guidance on antibody testing – Lays out what he’s trying to do for ESL – “We’re at about 30% of the contact tracing that we need today” – New IDPH recovery rate stats – Talks about sports returning, sports betting – Asked about massage therapists – Won’t tell the mayor when or how to set up casino – No June 1 start for live horseracing – Deflects Willie Wilson question – Asked about QC PGA tournament – Needs federal help to facilitate hospital merger – No indoor movie theaters in Phase 3
https://capitolfax.com/2020/05/27/pritzker-being-black-in-america-cannot-be-a-death-sentence/
— COVID-19 roundup
https://capitolfax.com/2020/05/27/covid-19-roundup-44/
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: A Pritzker-promoter says “Skillicorn tells reporters with a straight face that he would “prefer to avoid” media coverage.”
https://capitolfax.com/2020/05/27/skillicorn-tells-reporters-with-a-straight-face-that-he-would-prefer-to-avoid-media-coverage/
— Mendoza counters GOP claims that lawmakers voted themselves a pay raise
https://capitolfax.com/2020/05/27/mendoza-counters-gop-claims-that-lawmakers-voted-themselves-a-pay-raise/

WASHINGTON TIMES
— ‘The incompetence cannot continue’: Illinois Republican pushes recall of Gov. J.B. Pritzker – AP
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2020/may/27/jb-pritzker-illinois-governor-recall-sought-republ/

FOX NEWS
— Illinois church becomes 2nd congregation to file emergency request with Supreme Court over coronavirus orders – Morgan Phillips
https://www.foxnews.com/politics/illinois-church-files-emergency-request-with-supreme-court

GOPUSA
— Do The Left And Their Allies In The Media Really Not Get It?
https://www.gopusa.com/?p=89448

TOWNHALL
— The Folly of Vote-by-Mail for All – John and Andy Schlafly
https://townhall.com/columnists/johnandandyschlafly/2020/05/27/the-folly-of-votebymail-for-all-n2569490

PJ MEDIA
— Police Raid Chicago Church, Beating on Door to Demand They Empty the Building – RICK MORAN
https://pjmedia.com/news-and-politics/rick-moran/2020/05/26/mayor-lightfoot-cracking-down-on-churches-in-chicago-n427566

THE HILL
— Nancy Pelosi’s coronavirus aid bill pushes illegal immigration agenda – DONALD TRUMP JR.
https://thehill.com/opinion/immigration/499739-nancy-pelosi-coronavirus-aid-bill-pushes-illegal-immigration-agenda

CBS NEWS
— U.S. economy suffered biggest fall in more than 50 years, Chicago Fed says – KATE GIBSON
https://www.cbsnews.com/news/economy-united-states-activity-april-lowest-50-years/

WASHINGTON POST
— Trump lashes out at social media companies after Twitter labels tweets with fact checks – Elizabeth Dwoskin (DIERSEN: According to my Trump-hating critics/opponents, all government and political news and commentary is misleading except for the government and political news and commentary that they put out or bless.)
https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2020/05/27/trump-twitter-label/
(FROM THE ARTICLE: The tweets, said Twitter spokeswoman Katie Rosborough, “contain potentially misleading information about voting processes and have been labeled to provide additional context around mail-in ballots.”)
— The unluckiest generation in U.S. history Millennials have faced the worst economic odds, and many will never recover – Andrew Van Dam (DIERSEN: One could argue that because of the Vietnam War, Affirmative Action, Diversity, and Inclusion, Baby Boomers who are White and/or male are unlucky.)
https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/2020/05/27/millennial-recession-covid/

FORBES
— Returning To Work During A Pandemic: 3 Legal Issues Employers Cannot Ignore – Douglas Wigdor
https://www.forbes.com/sites/douglaswigdor/2020/05/27/returning-to-work-during-pandemic-3-legal-issues-employers-cannot-ignore/#1a3e78ef5652

NEW YORK MAGAZINE
— Could an Economic Rebound Sweep Trump to Victory? – Ed Kilgore
https://nymag.com/intelligencer/2020/05/could-an-economic-rebound-sweep-trump-to-victory.html

JD SUPRA
— Employers Beware: Preparing for the Inevitable Flood of COVID-Related Lawsuits
https://www.jdsupra.com/legalnews/employers-beware-preparing-for-the-51461/

ONE BRIDAL COMPANY
— COVID-19 Liability Release Waiver **Signature Required Prior to Every Scheduled Service**
http://onebridalcompany.com/covid-19-liability-release-form/

May 27 Morning Edition

WBBM

— Republican Lawmaker Allen Skillicorn Pushes Recall Of Gov. Pritzker – DAVE DAHL

https://wbbm780.radio.com/articles/republican-lawmaker-pushes-recall-of-gov-pritzker

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES

— Total Recall? GOP quartet (Skillicorn, Halbrook, Wilhour, and Bailey) seeks to oust Pritzker, insisting ‘it’s going to be difficult’ but not ‘impossible’  State Rep. Allen Skillicorn said he would “happily” take his recall petition “off the table,” if the governor fixes the problem. But it might not matter what Skillicorn leaves on the table, given the high threshold for a successful recall petition. – Neal Earley

https://chicago.suntimes.com/politics/2020/5/26/21271283/pritzker-recall-skillicorn-bailey-wilhour-halbrook-covid-19-coronavirus-unemployment

— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Democrats use coronavirus to promote illegal immigration.

https://chicago.suntimes.com/columnists/2020/5/26/21269669/coronavirus-immigration-hospitals-treatment-insurance-undocumented-covid-19-chicago

CHICAGO TRIBUNE

— Trump threatens to shut down social media after Twitter fact-checks him; fires off another baseless murder tweet – AP

https://www.chicagotribune.com/nation-world/ct-nw-trump-social-media-joe-scarborough-20200527-gafdi22c75achnszxxttryb5d4-story.html

— Joe Biden’s inconvenient Democratic truth: ‘You ain’t black.’ – John Kass

https://www.chicagotribune.com/columns/john-kass/ct-joe-biden-you-aint-black-kass-20200527-whgc2l4m2zhmxay63o3oxcxlji-story.html

— FRONT PAGE TOP OF FOLD IN NAPERVILLE SUN WITH A BIG COLOR PICTURE: Racist, gang graffiti left on Naperville park property over the holiday weekend denounced by city officials, local groups – SUZANNE BAKER (DIERSEN: To scrawl “racist, gang graffiti” is to promote hated against individuals, against organizations, against companies, against governments, and against countries that are Trump supporters, Protestant, conservative, patriotic, Republican, American, White, male, older , non-poor, gun owners, German American, and/or those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.)

https://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/naperville-sun/ct-nvs-naperville-graffiti-condemn-st-0527-20200526-f7jmhx67zrekpcekxnqqvyclja-story.html

SPRINGFIELD STATE JOURNAL REGISTER

— Masks spark public judgment, ridicule among customers as businesses reopen –  USA TODAY (DIERSEN: In your neighborhood, in your precinct, in your municipal district, in your municipality, in your township, and in your county, a) who takes the lead in demonizing, denigrating, and condemning those who do not wear masks and b) who will take the lead in getting rid of those who are old, obese, and/or who have health problems including diabetes?)

https://www.sj-r.com/news/20200526/masks-spark-public-judgment-ridicule-among-customers-as-businesses-reopen

ALTON TELEGRAPH

— Republican representative Allen Skillicorn begins attempt to remove Pritzker  Crystal Lake lawmaker needs support of Democrats, voters – Rebecca Anzel

https://www.thetelegraph.com/news/article/Republican-representative-begins-attempt-to-15296510.php

LASALLE NEWS TRIBUNE

— DIERSEN HEADLINE: DISGUSTING, TRAGIC: Pot pushers push pot in Peru.

https://www.newstrib.com/2020/05/27/peru-council-gives-go-ahead-to-marijuana-dispensary-growerinfuser/arnxdmg/

FOX ILLINOIS

— DIERSEN HEADLINE: DISGUSTING, TRAGIC: Pot pushers push pot in Danville.

https://foxillinois.com/news/local/cannabis-cultivation-center-may-open-in-danville

NAPERVILLE COMMUNITY TELEVISION

— DuPage County Discusses Reducing Its Board Members

ILLINOIS REVIEW

— DID WE EVER CONSENT TO THIS?

https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2020/05/did-we-ever-consent-to-this.html

WASHINGTON TIMES

— Purge stifles anti-Trump resistance at White House, ODNI – Bill Gertz

https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2020/may/26/richard-grenell-robert-obrien-purge-stifles-anti-t/

FOX NEWS

— What is China’s social credit system? – Bradford Betz (DIERSEN: What if America, Illinois, your county, your township, your municipality, and your municipal district had social credit systems? What would cost people points – being a Trump supporter, Protestant, conservative, patriotic, Republican, American, White, male, older, obese, non-healthy, non-poor, gun owner, German American, draft avoider, and/or if your ancestors have been in America for a long time?  What would put people on blacklists – opposing the promotion of dependency on government, dependency on charity, LGBTQ activity, abortion, mass/illegal immigration, abolition of the First and Second Amendments, booze, gambling, pot, and other vices, patronage, political affiliation discrimination, reverse discrimination, age discrimination, and retaliation for opposing the aforesaid?)

https://www.foxnews.com/world/what-is-china-social-credit-system

(FROM THE ARTICLE: China’s social credit system is a government program being implemented nationwide to regulate its citizens’ behavior based on a point system. Under this system, citizens are ranked in different areas of civil life using data collected from court documents, government or corporate records, and in some cases, citizen observers. Citizens with higher scores have had an easier time getting bank loans, free medical checkups and discounts on heating. Points have been deducted for traffic violations, selling faulty products or defaulting on loan payments. In some cases, people with bad social credit scores have been barred from buying airline or train tickets. Other infractions have included smoking in non-smoking zones, buying – or playing – too many video games and posting false news stories online, Business Insider reported. People failing to comply have been placed on so-called “blacklists,” which companies may reference when considering potential employees. In other cases, students may be denied entry into universities because of their parents’ bad social credit scores. China’s State Council first introduced the plan in June 2014. The council announced the system would “allow the trustworthy to roam everywhere under heaven while making it hard for the discredited to take a single step.” At first, officials implemented the system gradually in different cities. It was expected to go nationwide this year, but has been delayed amid the coronavirus pandemic.)

FOX BUSINESS

— North Carolina governor threatens ban on large crowds  All options are on the table, Gov. Cooper said – Evie Fordham

https://www.foxbusiness.com/politics/coronavirus-north-carolina-roy-cooper-large-crowd-ban-threat

CBN NEWS

— Former CBS News President Slams ‘Unrelentingly Liberal’ Media in WSJ Op-Ed – Steve Warren (DIERSEN: What do you say to my critics/opponents who do not want me to include links in GOPUSA ILLINOIS emails to articles in liberal sources including ABC7, NBC5, CBS2, FOX32, WGN TV, WTTW, WGN Radio, WBEZ, Chicago Tribune, Chicago Sun-Times, Daily Herald,  Crain’s Chicago Business, Suburban Life, Capitol Fax, Politico Illinois, Wall Street Journal, New York Times, Washington Post, Los Angeles Times, USA TODAY, Hill, Politico, Forbes, Bloomberg, etc.? I disagree with my critics/opponents. Conservatives need to know what the liberal sources are saying. One could call it opposition research.)

https://www1.cbn.com/cbnnews/us/2020/may/former-cbs-news-president-slams-unrelentingly-liberal-media-in-wsj-op-ed

DAILY CALLER

— China Wants To Keep COVID Tracking System In Place Permanently, Fold It Into Social Credit System – Chris White

https://dailycaller.com/2020/05/26/china-coronavirus-world-health-organization-smartphones-drones/

(FROM THE ARTICLE: The Chinese government reportedly announced an initiative in 2017 to rate citizens in a social credit system, penalizing people for criminal behavior as well as what they buy, do and say. The country began implementing President Xi Jinping’s policy of “once untrustworthy, always restricted” in May of that year.)

REAL CLEAR POLITICS

— Bobby Jindal: Democrats Are “Willing To Crush The Economy” If It Leads To Trump Loss – Tim Hains (DIERSEN: Who takes the lead in crushing the economy in your county, in your township, in your municipality, and in your municipal district?)

https://www.realclearpolitics.com/video/2020/05/26/bobby_jindal_democrats_are_willing_to_crush_the_economy_if_it_leads_to_trump_loss.html

EPOCH TIMES

— Labor Secretary Says Cut Regulations to Heal US Economy – MATTHEW VADUM (DIERSEN: What about demands that employers get rid of their employees who are old, obese, and/or have health problems including diabetes?)

https://www.theepochtimes.com/labor-secretary-cut-regulations-to-heal-economy_3365696.html

THE HILL

— Trump, Biden signal how ugly the campaign will be – AMIE PARNES

https://thehill.com/homenews/campaign/499628-trump-biden-signal-how-ugly-the-campaign-will-be

— Poll: Voters list more unemployment relief as top priority for next spending bill (DIERSEN: According to my critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes in the Milton Township Republican Organization, DuPage County Republican Central Committee, Illinois Republican Party, Wheaton’s West District, Wheaton, Milton Township, DuPage County, and Illinois, the majority of voters in Illinois, in DuPage County, in Milton Township, in Wheaton, in Wheaton’s West District, in my precinct, and in my neighborhood a) want government to get rid of 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 and b) want government to promote dependency on government, dependency on charity, LGBTQ activity, abortion, mass/illegal immigration, booze, gambling, pot, and other vices, abolition of the First and Second Amendments, patronage, political affiliation discrimination, reverse discrimination, age discrimination, and retaliation for opposing the aforesaid.)

https://thehill.com/hilltv/what-americas-thinking/499528-poll-more-unemployment-relief-listed-as-voters-top-priority-for

POLITICO

— Twitter takes a first stand against some Trump tweets — but ignores most others  Twitter tells users to “get the facts about mail-in ballots” on Trump tweet claiming California’s mailed votes likely to be “substantially fraudulent.” – CRISTIANO LIMA

https://www.politico.com/news/2020/05/26/twitter-fact-check-trump-voting-fraud-tweets-282844

ASSOCIATED PRESS

— DIERSEN HEADLINE: A Trump-hater asks “Can Trump feel your pain?”

https://apnews.com/a1fe2766d9c24d628ad02d4e8fcfe2c5

CNN

— Trump takes his war on masks to new heights – Stephen Collinson

https://www.cnn.com/2020/05/26/politics/donald-trump-covid-masks-politics-health/index.html

— White House stokes fight with Biden over masks – Kevin Liptak, Betsy Klein and Maegan Vazquez

https://www.cnn.com/2020/05/26/politics/face-masks-trump-mulvaney-wedge-issue/index.html

— Security guards risk their lives by asking customers to wear masks – Nathaniel Meyersohn

https://www.cnn.com/2020/05/26/business/security-guard-grocery-stores-coronavirus/index.html

NEW YORK TIMES

— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Trump-haters say “Mask-Wearing Needs to Be Easy, Understood and Expected. Persuasion works better than compulsion.”

— Biden, Urging Face Masks, Calls Trump a ‘Fool’ for Not Wearing One  Joseph Biden, in his first in-person interview since the coronavirus curtailed his campaign, suggested the president was being “falsely masculine’’ by refusing to wear a mask. – Sydney Ember (DIERSEN: In your neighborhood, in your precinct, in your municipal district, in your municipality, in your township, and in your county, a) who takes the lead in demonizing, denigrating, and condemning those who do not wear masks and b) who will take the lead in getting rid of those who are old, obese, and/or who have health problems including diabetes?)

— HARDCOPY ARTICLE TITLE: The Democrat ticket needs a contrast, not a clone. – Rachel Bitecofer (DIERSEN: A contrast would be someone who is conservative, non-White, female, young, veteran, non-Catholic, non-Irish national origin, not married, someone whose ancestors have not been in America for a long time, etc.)

— Could All Those ‘Quarantinis’ Lead to Drinking Problems?  Addiction specialists said it was possible for people who are drinking heavily and consistently during the coronavirus pandemic to develop a problem they did not have before. –  Maria Cramer

— FRONT PAGE TOP OF FOLD: China’s Young Struggle for Jobs in the Post-Outbreak Era  Finding work for a generation has become a major priority for the country’s leaders, who have promised a better life in exchange for a lack of political freedom. – Alexandra Stevenson and Keith Bradsher  (DIERSEN: What frustrated your job search when you earned your bachelor’s degree? I earned a bachelor’s degree in management from NIU in 1970. Potential employers viewed me as being draft bait; they did not believe that my financial hardship draft deferment application would be approved.)

WASHINGTON POST

— Trump calls mask wearing ‘politically correct,’ Biden calls him a ‘fool’ – Colby Itkowitz

https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/trump-calls-mask-wearing-politically-correct-biden-calls-him-a-fool/2020/05/26/a58025e6-9f9c-11ea-81bb-c2f70f01034b_story.html

— DIERSEN HEADLINE: A Trump-hater says “Trump’s mockery of wearing masks divides Republicans.” In your neighborhood, in your precinct, in your municipal district, in your municipality, in your township, and in your county, a) who takes the lead in demonizing, denigrating, and condemning those who do not wear masks and b) who will take the lead in getting rid of those who are old, obese, and/or who have health problems including diabetes?

https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/trumps-mockery-of-wearing-masks-divides-republicans/2020/05/26/2c2bdc02-9f61-11ea-81bb-c2f70f01034b_story.html

— It’s not enough for Democrats to oppose hasty reopening. We should offer a plan for rebuilding. – Rahm Emanuel

https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2020/05/26/trump-blames-know-it-alls-he-has-no-plan-fix-this-mess/

USA TODAY

— Masks spark public judgment, ridicule among customers as businesses reopen – Dalvin Brown

https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/2020/05/26/coronavirus-should-wear-mask-differing-opinions-create-clashes/5228544002/

WALL STREET JOURNAL

— Amtrak Prepares to Cut 20% of Workforce  ‘The climb back will be hard,’ Chief Executive Bill Flynn says in internal memo – Ted Mann

https://www.wsj.com/articles/amtrak-prepares-to-cut-20-of-workforce-11590529328

— Boeing to Start Voluntary Layoffs, Will Shed an Initial 2,500 Workers  Union officials said initial wave of layoffs was focused on Seattle-area commercial airplanes operation – Doug Cameron

https://www.wsj.com/articles/boeing-to-start-voluntary-layoffs-will-shed-an-initial-2-500-workers-11590558072

— FRONT PAGE TOP OF FOLD: Facebook Executives Shut Down Efforts to Make the Site Less Divisive  The social-media giant internally studied how it polarizes users, then largely shelved the research – Jeff Horwitz and Deepa Seetharaman  (DIERSEN: What do you say Democrats and Democrat plants, Libertarians and Libertarian plants, Greens and Green plants, and RINOs who use Facebook to get rid of individuals, organizations, companies, governments, and countries that are Trump supporters, Protestant, conservative, patriotic, Republican, American, White, male, older, non-poor, gun owners, German American, draft avoiders, and/or those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time?)

https://www.wsj.com/articles/facebook-knows-it-encourages-division-top-executives-nixed-solutions-11590507499

— Planning to Use Your Home as a Retirement Nest Egg? Not So Fast.  The economic uncertainty casts doubt on the home-as-a-piggy-bank approach – Glenn Ruffenach

https://www.wsj.com/articles/planning-to-use-your-home-as-a-retirement-nest-egg-no-so-fast-11590328800

— HARDCOPY ARTICLE TITLE: Drop in gasoline demand fuels higher prices for soda, beer – Vipal Monga

https://www.wsj.com/articles/a-coronavirus-chain-reaction-less-driving-means-less-fizz-for-sodas-11590525236

— Scrapping the SAT Won’t Help Black and Latino Students  Low-income minorities have more to lose than gain from the woke war on standardized testing. – Jason L. Riley

https://www.wsj.com/articles/scrapping-the-sat-wont-help-black-and-latino-students-11590532734

— Get Ready for the ‘Careful’ Economy  Reopening has costs for businesses, employees and consumers. Good thing Americans are adaptable. – John H. Cochrane

https://www.wsj.com/articles/get-ready-for-the-careful-economy-11590514492

— The Class of 1970 Meets History. Twice.  With graduation ceremonies canceled during the Vietnam War, coronavirus now puts off this group’s 50th reunion; ‘You will never forget your senior year at Grinnell’ – Clare Ansberry  (DIERSEN: I earned a bachelor’s degree in management from NIU in 1970? What has diminished your connection with the college that you earned your bachelor’s degree from? I was a NIU student for only three semesters and a summer session. I spent weekends during my first semester working for the Post Office in Park Forest. My father died suddenly at the start of my second semester. I never even tried to join a fraternity. Virtually all my classmates, roommates, instructors, etc. were to the left of me.)   

https://www.wsj.com/articles/the-class-of-1970-meets-history-twice-11590504907

— FRONT PAGE TOP OF FOLD: Twitter Adds Fact-Check Notices to Trump Tweets on Mail-In Ballots  Move follows earlier appeal by widower that president’s false tweets about death of his wife be pulled down – Rebecca Ballhaus and Georgia Wells

https://www.wsj.com/articles/widower-asks-twitter-to-pull-trumps-false-tweets-on-death-of-joe-scarborough-aide-11590516200

FORBES

— Nearly $258 Billion In Stimulus Checks Paid With Most Going To California (Find Out How Your State Fared Here) – Kelly Phillips Erb

https://www.forbes.com/sites/kellyphillipserb/2020/05/26/nearly-258-billion-in-stimulus-checks-paid-with-most-going-to-california-find-out-how-your-state-fared-here/#5a4cd1ad5e68

CBS PITTSBURG

— Six People Suing Giant Eagle Over Face Mask Policy

ATLANTA JOURNAL CONSTITUTION

— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Ever-increasingly, Trump-haters use coronavirus to promote hatred against individuals, organizations, companies, governments, and countries that are Trump supporters, Protestant, conservative, patriotic, Republican, American, White, male, older, non-poor, gun owners, German American, draft avoiders, and those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.

https://www.ajc.com/news/opinion/opinion-covid-affecting-some-more-than-others/KaQhQCFyNxbNjOOniBsQrK/

NEW YORK MAGAZINE

— DIERSEN HEADLINE: A Trump-hater says “Trump Is Laying the Groundwork to Contest the Results of the Election.”

https://nymag.com/intelligencer/2020/05/trump-is-preparing-to-contest-any-election-loss.html

FORD AUTHORITY

— Ford CEO Jim Hackett Says Automaker Will Be ‘One Of The Safest Places To Work’ – Brett Foote (DIERSEN: What about demands that employers get rid of their employees who are old, obese, and/or have health problems including diabetes?)

https://fordauthority.com/2020/05/ford-ceo-jim-hackett-says-automaker-will-be-one-of-the-safest-places-to-work/

— UAW Asks Ford To Shut Down Dearborn Truck Plant And Test All Workers For COVID-19  The union is also asking for an additional 20 minutes of break time. – Brett Foote (DIERSEN: What about demands that employers get rid of their employees who are old, obese, and/or have health problems including diabetes?)

https://fordauthority.com/2020/05/uaw-asks-ford-to-shut-down-dearborn-truck-plant-and-test-all-workers-for-covid-19/

May 12 Evening Edition

ABC7
— Gov. JB Pritzker gives COVID-19 update on new cases, deaths; IL cases top 79K with over 3.4K deaths Remdesivir distributed to 14 hospitals across Illinois – Eric Horng, Craig Wall and Liz Nagy
https://abc7chicago.com/illinois-coronavirus-how-many-new-cases-of-in-remdesivir-tests-today/6176126/
— Dr. Anthony Fauci warns of serious consequences if US reopens too soon – AP
https://abc7chicago.com/politics/fauci-warns-of-serious-consequences-if-us-reopens-too-soon/6175091/
— Pelosi unveils $3T coronavirus aid package with $1,200 direct cash aid to individuals – AP
https://abc7chicago.com/politics/pelosi-unveils-$3t-coronavirus-aid-package-with-2nd-stimulus-check/6175806/
— Reopening Illinois: DuPage County mayors anxious to reopen faster than Restore Illinois plan – John Garcia
https://abc7chicago.com/business/dupage-county-mayors-anxious-to-reopen-economy-early/6176447/

NBC5
— Illinois Sees Record Number of Coronavirus Cases in a Single Day as Total Tops 80,000 Still, the state may not reach a coronavirus peak until mid-June, according to new projections
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/coronavirus/illinois-sees-record-number-of-coronavirus-cases-in-a-single-day-as-total-tops-80000/2270762/
— COVID-19 Deaths Count in Cook County Tops 2,500: Medical Examiner Cook County Medical Examiner has confirmed another 86 deaths related to COVID-19
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/covid-19-deaths-count-in-cook-county-tops-2500-medical-examiner/2270675/
— Chicago Will Now Require Food Delivery Apps to Disclose Itemized Cost Breakdown The new rules are the first of their kind in the U.S., Mayor Lori Lightfoot said in announcing them – Christian Farr
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/chicago-will-now-require-food-delivery-apps-to-disclose-itemized-cost-breakdown/2270630/
— Chicago Police Department Coronavirus Cases Surpass 500
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/chicago-police-department-coronavirus-cases-surpass-500/2270455/
— Dr. Ngozi Ezike Refutes Notion That Illinois is Over-counting COVID-19 Deaths
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/coronavirus/dr-ngozi-ezike-refutes-notion-that-illinois-is-over-counting-covid-19-deaths/2270810/
— Fauci Testifies Outbreak Is ‘Not Under Control’ in U.S.
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/coronavirus/us-virus-updates-inmates-virus-release-officials-warn-virus-fraud/2270409/

CBS2
— Aldermen Advance Measure Protecting Workers From COVID-19 Retaliation – Todd Feurer
https://chicago.cbslocal.com/2020/05/11/aldermen-advance-measure-protecting-workers-from-covid-19-retaliation/
— Shootings Up Citywide Despite Pandemic And Stay-At-Home Order; Humboldt Park In Particular Struggles – Megan Hickey
https://chicago.cbslocal.com/2020/05/12/shootings-up-citywide-despite-pandemic-and-stay-at-home-order-humboldt-park-in-particular-struggles/

FOX NEWS CHICAGO
— Illinois tests nearly 30,000 for COVID-19 in last 24 hours; reports 4,014 new cases
https://www.fox32chicago.com/news/illinois-tests-nearly-30000-for-covid-19-in-last-24-hours-reports-4014-new-cases
— Report finds COVID-19 is costing Illinois $183M every day Chief Economist at the Illinois Policy Institute Orphe Divounguy talks about the financial toll of the coronavirus outbreak on the Land of Lincoln.
https://www.fox32chicago.com/video/683356

WGN TV
— Unemployed Illinois residents can’t get through to IDES, despite 100 new phone operators – Meghan Dwyer
https://wgntv.com/news/coronavirus/unemployed-illinois-residents-cant-get-through-to-ides-despite-100-new-phone-operators/

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— Coronavirus in Illinois updates: Officials report record-high 4,014 new known cases as state conducts largest number of tests in 24-hour period with nearly 30,000
https://www.chicagotribune.com/coronavirus/ct-coronavirus-pandemic-chicago-illinois-news-20200512-2fxtlpdazrhcxb3x3542i5wfxy-story.html
— Mayor Lori Lightfoot says city will ‘take action’ if defiant churches hold in-person services despite stay-at-home orders – Gregory Pratt
https://www.chicagotribune.com/coronavirus/ct-coronavirus-chicago-church-lightfoot-20200512-jehrucsm7jbvzbfnes4jzm4uru-story.html
— As families denied stimulus checks because of mixed immigration status turn to federal courts, Rep. Jesus ‘Chuy’ Garcia asks Congress to change the provision – Abdel Jimenez
https://www.chicagotribune.com/coronavirus/ct-coronavirus-illinois-mixed-status-families-stimulus-denied-lawsuit-20200512-66n6pw5kvvgj5pnkavsidbqvye-story.html
— Waukegan plans to distribute nearly $300,000 to aid coronavirus relief efforts – EMILY K. COLEMAN
https://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/lake-county-news-sun/ct-lns-coronavirus-relief-waukegan-st-0512-20200512-fbfntazk6vctvambqkvpx5l54i-story.html
— Outbreak of opportunism is already infecting our post-pandemic click-bait culture – JERRY DAVICH
https://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/post-tribune/opinion/ct-ptb-davich-pandemic-prompted-opportunism-contagion-st-0513-20200512-iwfxx5f67bgzllyvvb2xgzf2u4-story.html

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— 144 more die in Illinois from COVID-19 as fatalities top 3,600 and state hits record for new cases Tuesday marked a record-high number of new cases — 4,014 — although Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s office said that positive count came from 29,266 tests results. That’s the most the state has ever received back in a day and could include some results from the weekend. – Tina Sfondeles
https://chicago.suntimes.com/coronavirus/2020/5/12/21256301/illinois-coronavirus-pritzker-covid-cases-deaths-may-12
— Lawmakers warn ‘unscrupulous businesses’ are using social equity candidates as fronts in bid to get new pot licenses in Illinois One social equity applicant said a venture capital firm wanted him to be “like a front for them … but I wouldn’t have any real control over it.” – Tom Schuba
https://chicago.suntimes.com/cannabis/2020/5/12/21256290/chicago-dispensaries-marijuana-social-equity-michael-malcolm
— $2.5M in coronavirus stimulus to Navy Pier Inc., clout-heavy nonprofit run by $500K exec Facing losses of $10 million from COVID-19 shutdown, Navy Pier Inc. says Payroll Protection Program loan will cover salaries of 147 employees, including CEO Marilyn Kelly Gardner. – Tim Novak and Robert Herguth
https://chicago.suntimes.com/2020/5/12/21256429/navy-pier-coronavirus-stimulus-ppp-payroll-protection-program-marilyn-gardner-sba
— From meh to ‘must?’ With budget deadline looming, Pritkzer now says General Assembly needs to get back to work But House Speaker Mike Madigan, dubbed “the Velvet Hammer” for his tight control over his chamber, didn’t sound in any great hurry to call his members into session. Spokesman Steve Brown said Pritzker’s “thoughts and his ideas are always welcome and appreciated at this point.” – Tina Sfondeles and Neal Earley
https://chicago.suntimes.com/politics/2020/5/12/21256474/pritzker-budget-deadline-general-assembly-session-madigan-springfield-durkin-harmon-brady
— Chinese Americans in Chicago donate 1 million surgical masks to city’s first-responders The donation organized by Citadel Securities CEO Peng Zhao and his wife Cherry Chen follows months of President Donald Trump vilifying China for causing the pandemic. – Frank Main
https://chicago.suntimes.com/2020/5/12/21256422/coronavirus-mask-donation-citadel-securities-peng-zhao-cherry-chen-chicago-first-responders
— The false promise of ‘herd immunity’ to beat COVID-19 If the United States were to throw open the economy and bet on creating herd immunity without a vaccine, the death toll could run into the hundreds of thousands. – Editorial
https://chicago.suntimes.com/2020/5/12/21250721/herd-immunity-anthony-fauci-covid-19-coronavirus-vaccine-senate-committee-hearing-editorial

CRAIN’S CHICAGO BUSINESS
— Echoing GOP, Pritzker calls on Legislature to reconvene The governor says lawmakers need to act on a variety of tax and aid provisions to help small business, apartment renters and others deal with COVID-19. – GREG HINZ
https://www.chicagobusiness.com/greg-hinz-politics/echoing-gop-pritzker-calls-legislature-reconvene-0
— University of Chicago braces for $220 million deficit The Hyde Park university says the pandemic has taken a toll on all its major sources of revenue, and it has frozen salaries and hiring in response. – LYNNE MAREK (DIERSEN: During almost all of the almost 18 years that worked for GAO 1980-1997, the agency was under hiring and/or promotion freezes.)
https://www.chicagobusiness.com/education/university-chicago-braces-220-million-deficit

DAILY HERALD
— DuPage, Kane, McHenry leaders: We shouldn’t be on same reopening timeline as Cook County, Chicago – Marie Wilson
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20200512/dupage-kane-mchenry-leaders-we-shouldnt-be-on-same-reopening-timeline-as-cook-county-chicago
— COVID-19 cases surge by 4,014 Tuesday; Pritzker says no to changing regional recovery plan – Marni Pyke
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20200512/covid-19-cases-surge-by-4014-tuesday-pritzker-says-no-to-changing-regional-recovery-plan
— Lake County Board approves pay freezes for some officials — and one pay cut – Russell Lissau
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20200512/lake-county-board-approves-pay-freezes-for-some-officials-x2014-and-one-pay-cut
— Indiana Republicans call off in-person state convention – AP (DIERSEN: What is the status of the Illinois Republican Party State Convention?)
https://www.dailyherald.com/article/20200512/news/305129923/
— Lake County board creates COVID-19 recovery group
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20200512/lake-county-board-creates-covid-19-recovery-group
— DuPage County launches forgivable loan program to help small businesses – Robert Sanchez
https://www.dailyherald.com/business/20200512/dupage-county-launches-forgivable-loan-program-to-help-small-businesses

CHAMPAIGN/URBANA NEWS GAZETTE
— Pritzker responds to Rauner criticism; State sets single-day high for new cases: 4,014 – Jeff D’Alessio
https://www.news-gazette.com/coronavirus/tuesdays-coronavirus-updates-pritzker-responds-to-rauner-criticism-state-sets-single-day-high-for-new/article_167e2b7a-9463-11ea-90e8-4329adb5c36c.html
— Coronavirus response: Arcola mayor: ‘We can’t survive down here’ – Deb Pressey
https://www.news-gazette.com/news/coronavirus-response-arcola-mayor-we-can-t-survive-down-here/article_63b928f1-affc-5462-8315-2c80d3117735.html

BELLEVILLE NEWS DEMOCRAT
— Southwest Illinois Democrats say Pritzker is too slow on removing COVID-19 limits – KELSEY LANDIS
https://www.bnd.com/news/politics-government/article242676151.html

QUAD CITY TIMES
— Pritzker says session needed, would consider withholding funds from counties reopening early – JERRY NOWICKI
https://qctimes.com/news/local/govt-and-politics/pritzker-says-session-needed-would-consider-withholding-funds-from-counties-reopening-early/article_a5ba807f-aa67-5407-8bbf-14eb5bfe49c8.html

FOX ILLINOIS
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: A Trump-hater says “As Trump urges reopening, thousands getting sick on the job.”
https://foxillinois.com/news/coronavirus/as-trump-urges-reopening-thousands-getting-sick-on-the-job

WIREPONTS
— Wirepoints analysis reveals 92 percent of Cook County COVID-19 victims had pre-existing conditions – Ted Dabrowski and John Klingner
https://wirepoints.org/wirepoints-analysis-reveals-92-percent-of-cook-county-covid-19-victims-had-pre-existing-conditions-wirepoints/

CAPITOL FAX
— COVID-19 roundup
https://capitolfax.com/2020/05/12/covid-19-roundup-36/
— IDPH releases regional scorecard
https://capitolfax.com/2020/05/12/idph-releases-regional-scorecard/
— Is there a future for casino gaming?
https://capitolfax.com/2020/05/12/is-there-a-future-for-casino-gaming/
— Metro East Dems break with governor, want region moved to Phase 3 on May 15, want 28-day period abandoned
https://capitolfax.com/2020/05/12/metro-east-dems-break-with-governor-want-region-moved-to-phase-3-on-may-15-wants-28-day-period-abandoned/
— Pritzker: “The legislature must convene” – “Pass a comprehensive plan to support families, small businesses and small towns” – Explains why suburbs are lumped in with Chicago – “We might not open the state if we were following the President’s plan” – Says he’s concerned about people traveling to neighboring states – Talks about childcare – Explains impact of mitigation efforts to a talk show host – Wants GA to increase relief programs – Dr. Ezike explains process for classifying coronavirus deaths – Brushes off Rauner – Claims state is testing all nursing home residents and staff – Says it’s possible the peak could extend further – Says legislative package should be passed in “next two or three weeks” – Talks bonding and budgeting – Says locals opening up are “not relying on science in any way whatsoever” – Says he would consider withholding state funds for municipalities that open early – Talks about how to bring state workers back – Will test more prisoners when state has more tests – Says again he wants GA to reconvene and act before end of May – Explains why Bloomington test facility closed – EO changed substantially on May 1, so that’s why clock started then, state needed a “solid baseline” – Talks challenges of increasing testing – New rules for dentists – Explains why some businesses are open and some are not – New case high – Wants MLB players to be reasonable in negotiations
https://capitolfax.com/2020/05/12/pritzker-the-legislature-must-convene/
— 4,014 new cases, 144 additional deaths
https://capitolfax.com/2020/05/12/4014-new-cases-144-additional-deaths/

FOX NEWS
— Illinois churches defy Gov. Pritzker’s ‘absurd’ restrictions on in-person services – Caleb Parke
https://www.foxnews.com/us/coronavirus-order-reopen-illinois-church-defy

BREITBART
— Pelosi Coronavirus Plan Allows Business to Hire Illegal Aliens Over 33M Unemployed Americans – John Binder
https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2020/05/12/pelosi-coronavirus-plan-allows-business-to-hire-illegal-aliens-over-33m-unemployed-americans/

ONE NEWS NOW
— Dem stimulus bill one-ups GOP on cash for everybody – Chris Woodward, Billy Davis
https://onenewsnow.com/business/2020/05/12/dem-stimulus-bill-one-ups-gop-on-cash-for-everybody

THE HILL
— Fauci warns of ‘really serious’ consequences if nation reopens too quickly – JESSIE HELLMANN
https://thehill.com/homenews/coronavirus-report/497322-fauci-warns-of-really-serious-consequences-if-nation-reopens-too
— House Democrats unveil $3 trillion coronavirus relief package – CRISTINA MARCOS
https://thehill.com/homenews/house/497351-house-democrats-unveil-3-trillion-coronavirus-relief-package

CNN
— Antibody tests could lead to job discrimination and encourage workers to play ‘Russian roulette’ – Amy Woodyatt
https://www.cnn.com/2020/05/12/business/coronavirus-antibody-test-discrimination-intl-gbr-scli/index.html

ABC NEWS
— President Trump ‘delusional’ to think COVID-19 will just go away: Sen. Tammy Duckworth The senator was also critical of the White House task force she’s a part of. – Quinn Scanlan
https://abcnews.go.com/Politics/president-trump-delusional-covid-19-sen-tammy-duckworth/story?id=70627440

NBC NEWS
— LGBTQ people face higher unemployment amid coronavirus pandemic, survey finds Seventeen percent of LGBTQ people polled lost their jobs because of COVID-19, compared to 13 percent of the general population, a survey found. – Julie Moreau
https://www.nbcnews.com/feature/nbc-out/lgbtq-people-face-higher-unemployment-amid-coronavirus-pandemic-survey-finds-n1205296

NEW YORK TIMES
— Top health experts testify that the U.S. is not ‘out of the woods’ and warn against reopening too fast.
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/05/12/us/coronavirus-updates.html

USA TODAY
— Rich hospitals, poor safety plans leading up to coronavirus: Should rules change for them now? – Jayne O’Donnell
https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/health/2020/05/10/coronavirus-should-rich-hospitals-bankroll-better-pandemic-plans/3048437001/

BUSINESS INSIDER
— More Americans than ever are expected to vote by mail this year, which means we probably won’t know who won the 2020 presidential race until days after election night – Grace Panetta
https://www.businessinsider.com/america-likely-wont-know-presidential-race-winner-on-election-night-2020-5

JD SUPRA
— Coronavirus Lawsuits on the Horizon: Termination and Discrimination
https://www.jdsupra.com/legalnews/coronavirus-lawsuits-on-the-horizon-50973/

RASMUSSEN REPORTS
— Only 54% of Democrats Want Biden As Nominee
https://www.rasmussenreports.com/public_content/politics/elections/election_2020/only_54_of_democrats_want_biden_as_nominee

GUARDIAN
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Trump-haters side with an Asian Trump-hater.
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2020/may/12/trump-weijia-jiang-china-attack-racism-accusations

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

May 1 Evening Edition

ABC7
— Illinois reports record daily spike in COVID-19 cases; Chicago protesters rally on 1st day of modified stay-at-home order – Diane Pathieu, Craig Wall and Eric Horng
https://abc7chicago.com/society/chicago-protesters-rally-on-1st-day-of-illinois-modified-stay-at-home-order/6142561/
— Freedom Movement USA gathers at Thompson Center to protest stay-at-home order; counter-protest planned – Diane Pathieu
https://abc7chicago.com/society/protesters-gather-outside-thompson-center-friday/6142561/

NBC5
— Illinois Reports Largest Daily Rise in Cases as New Stay-at-Home Order Takes Effect The additional cases and deaths come as an extended stay-at-home order took effect, bringing new changes and protests in the state
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/coronavirus/as-new-stay-at-home-order-takes-effect-illinois-reports-largest-daily-rise-in-cases/2265102/
— Some Parts of Illinois Could Reopen Before May 30, Pritzker Says The additional cases and deaths come as an extended stay-at-home order took effect, bringing new changes and protests in the state
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/coronavirus/some-illinois-towns-could-reopen-before-may-30-pritzker-says/2265204/
— Illinois Order Revised to Allow Small, Safe Worship Services A small evangelical church in northern Illinois, which filed a federal lawsuit, is taking credit for the change
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/illinois-order-revised-to-allow-small-safe-worship-services/2265361/

CBS2
— New Grim COVID-19 Milestone: More Than 3,100 New Cases, Largest One-Day Total
https://chicago.cbslocal.com/2020/05/01/new-grim-covid-19-milestone-more-than-3100-new-cases-largest-one-day-total-to-date/

FOX NEWS CHICAGO
— Illinois reports record-high daily COVID-19 case count on Friday, 105 die in last 24 hours
https://www.fox32chicago.com/news/illinois-reports-record-high-daily-covid-19-case-count-on-friday-105-die-in-last-24-hours

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— Reopen Illinois rally draws hundreds to the Thompson Center Protesters want statewide rules lifted so people can return to work and businesses can open. – Sam Charles
https://chicago.suntimes.com/politics/2020/5/1/21244518/reopen-illinois-rally-thompson-center-coronavirus-covid-19-stay-at-home-order
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: A Trump-hater promotes hatred against Trump.
https://chicago.suntimes.com/coronavirus/2020/4/30/21242220/gene-lyons-coronavirus-covid-19-donald-trump-incompetence-blue-state-bailouts
— Warning for Illinois GOP: Suburban voters give Pritzker high marks on handling COVID-19 Opposing the governor’s stay-at-home orders carries great political risk in urban and suburban areas. – Rich Miller
https://chicago.suntimes.com/columnists/2020/5/1/21244714/illinois-politics-j-b-pritzker-we-ask-america-capitol-fax-poll-election-coronavirus-rich-miller
— Every effort must be made to reopen schools this fall — because ‘remote learning’ doesn’t cut it Public health and safety must come first to prevent a deadly resurgence of COVID-19. But remote learning is a poor substitute for in-person teaching and the support schools can provide. – Editorial
https://chicago.suntimes.com/2020/5/1/21241350/illinois-public-schools-must-reopen-fall-2021-school-year-state-board-education-cps-chicago

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— Protesters in Chicago, Springfield demand end to stay-at-home order; state’s daily COVID-19 count tops 3,000 for first time – JAMIE MUNKS and MADELINE BUCKLEY
https://www.chicagotribune.com/coronavirus/ct-coronavirus-chicago-reopen-protest-loop-thompson-center-20200501-u5swaqzdgvhxhnlph4pu72prfq-story.html
— Survey says: Illinois residents give Pritzker thumbs-up, Trump thumbs-down in the middle on handling of coronavirus crisis – RICK PEARSON
https://www.chicagotribune.com/politics/ct-coronavirus-illinois-poll-pritzker-trump-stay-at-home-20200501-qxs3awpow5bzxfpqbihij3zj5m-story.html
— DISGUSTING, TRAGIC: Aurora approves city’s first downtown marijuana dispensary – STEVE LORD
https://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/aurora-beacon-news/ct-abn-aurora-marijuana-st-0503-20200501-ch2zvsa5fbej7jqeenqyuzgu3y-story.html
— Are employers liable if workers get sick with COVID-19? As businesses prepare to reopen, worker safety is a priority. – Alexia Elejalde-Ruiz
https://www.chicagotribune.com/coronavirus/ct-coronavirus-employer-liability-workplace-exposure-20200501-dye6husnszchpnpaadiensn2ja-story.html
— Illinois health department provides guidance on how General Assembly could get back to work in Springfield – JAMIE MUNKS
https://www.chicagotribune.com/coronavirus/ct-coronavirus-illinois-state-legislature-20200502-rxbeix3r5fh6poacyl6b2iyoc4-story.html

DAILY HERALD
— Largest one-day spike in COVID-19 cases as state ramps up tracing program – Jake Griffin
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20200501/largest-one-day-spike-in-covid-19-cases-as-state-ramps-up-tracing-program
— Hospital stays, revenues down as nonpandemic patients steer clear – Marie Wilson and Christopher Placek
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20200501/hospital-stays-revenues-down-as-nonpandemic-patients-steer-clear
— DuPage courts further postpone most cases, but civil hearings to resume May 18 – Susan Sarkauskas
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20200501/dupage-courts-further-postpone-most-cases-but-civil-hearings-to-resume-may-18
— DuPagePads spending $200,000 a month to offer hotel rooms to the homeless – Robert Sanchez
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20200501/dupagepads-spending-200000-a-month-to-offer-hotel-rooms-to-the-homeless
— Despite objections, Lake County Board extends emergency declaration until May 30 – Russell Lissau
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20200501/despite-objections-lake-county-board-extends-emergency-declaration-until-may-30
— ‘Listen Up, DuPage!’ episode tackles crisis communication, regional economic impact of COVID-19
https://www.dailyherald.com/submitted/20200501/listen-up-dupage-episode-tackles-crisis-communication-regional-economic-impact-of-covid-19
— Coronavirus cases soar in Illinois nursing homes – Katlyn Smith
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20200501/coronavirus-cases-soar-in-illinois-nursing-homes

ILLINOIS LEAKS
— Bond County: Notice of Due Process Rights Being Invoked against Gov Pritzker’s Non-essential Business and Stay-at-Home Orders – KIRK ALLEN
https://edgarcountywatchdogs.com/2020/05/bond-county-notice-of-due-process-rights-being-invoked-against-gov-pritzkers-non-essential-business-and-stay-at-home-orders/

ILLINOIS REVIEW
— HUNDREDS CALL TO “RE-OPEN ILLINOIS” AT STATE CAPITOL
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2020/05/hundreds-call-to-re-open-illinois-at-state-capitol-.html
— PRITZKER HAS FAILED HIS STATE DURING COVID-19 CRISIS, SAYS ILLINOIS RISING ACTION
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2020/05/pritzker-has-failed-his-state-during-covid-19-crisis-says-illinois-rising-action.html
— PRITZKER’S LATEST RULES CONCERNING PUBLIC BEHAVIOR DURING THE COVID-19 CRISIS
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2020/05/pritzkers-latest-rules-concerning-public-behavior-during-the-covid-19-crisis.html
— THORNER: ABSENTEE BALLOTS ARE NOTORIOUS FOR ELECTION CHEATING
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2020/05/thorner-absentee-ballots-largest-source-of-election-fraud.html
— ILLINOIS LAWMAKER OFFERS COVID GUIDELINES TO RESUME IN-PERSON CHURCH SERVICES
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2020/05/illinois-lawmaker-offers-guidelines-to-resume-in-person-church-services-.html
— BAILEY VACATES RESTRAINING ORDER; PROMISES STRONGER CASE AGAINST PRITZKER DUE TO “NEWLY-DISCOVERED FACTS”
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2020/05/bailey-vacates-restraining-order-against-pritzkers-order-promises-stronger-case-due-to-newly-discove.html
— GOV. PRITZKER: DO AS I SAY, NOT AS I DO!
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2020/05/gov-pritzker-do-as-i-say-not-as-i-do.html

CAPITOL FAX
— 3,137 new cases, 105 additional deaths
https://capitolfax.com/2020/05/01/3137-new-cases-105-additional-deaths/
— COVID-19 roundup
https://capitolfax.com/2020/05/01/covid-19-roundup-30/
— Protest pics and videos
https://capitolfax.com/2020/05/01/protest-pics-and-videos/
— Poll: Illinoisans rate the handling of the virus
https://capitolfax.com/2020/05/01/poll-illinoisans-rate-the-handling-of-the-virus/
— Poll: Illinoisans rate various methods for tackling the virus, say when they’d like to reopen
https://capitolfax.com/2020/05/01/poll-illinoisans-rate-various-methods-for-tackling-the-virus-say-when-theyd-like-to-reopen/
— Poll: Illinoisans reveal how they’re coping, what they’re doing, what their concerns are
https://capitolfax.com/2020/05/01/poll-illinoisans-reveal-how-theyre-coping-what-theyre-doing-what-their-concerns-are/
— Pritzker talks contact tracing, introduces new acting chief epidemiologist – “Soft rollout” for contact tracing in late May – $80 million cost – Asked about protesters, praises those who’ve stayed home – Governor says state could open up by region if adequate hospital beds and curve drops for two weeks – Dr. Ezike responds to Cicero suit – Talks about change to EO on religious services – Asked about spike in Latino areas – Explains gig worker deadline – Again says he is not recommending police enforcement, but it’s up to locals – Refuses to answer hypothetical question about Bailey lawsuit – Rockford lawsuit “is not intended to be adjudicated anytime soon” – Points out that Lolla is a local matter – Talks about need for training of retail workers – Talks about difference between flattening the curve and bending it downward – State park decisions made by IDNR and have to do with staffing – Rules out skipping pension payments – Doesn’t take the bait on Rep. Hammond comments – Says mayors who open up will result in lots of people getting sick – Talks about new treatments – Won’t fully waive WARN Act notification
https://capitolfax.com/2020/05/01/pritzker-talks-contact-tracing-introduces-new-acting-chief-epidemiologist/

DAILY SIGNAL
— Our Dress Rehearsal for a Police State – Dennis Prager
https://www.dailysignal.com/2020/04/28/our-dress-rehearsal-for-a-police-state/

NEWS BUSTERS
— Here Are the BEST Trump Smackdowns of Journalists at Coronavirus Briefings – Curtis Houck and Bill D’Agostino
https://www.newsbusters.org/blogs/nb/curtis-houck/bill-dagostino/2020/05/04/here-are-best-trump-smackdowns-journalists-coronavirus-briefings

FORBES
— Millennial Women Are Delaying Having Children Due To Their Careers – Ashley Stahl
https://www.forbes.com/sites/ashleystahl/2020/05/01/new-study-millennial-women-are-delaying-having-children-due-to-their-careers/

RASMUSSEN REPORTS
— Only 31% Think U.S. Winning Virus War; Food Concerns Unchanged
https://www.rasmussenreports.com/public_content/lifestyle/coronavirus/only_31_think_u_s_winning_virus_war_food_concerns_unchanged

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 Evening Edition

ABC7
— Coronavirus Illinois: Record-high COVID-19 deaths reported in Illinois in last 24 hours; IL death toll surpasses 2K with 48K total cases Gov. Pritzker calls stay-at-home order lawsuit a ‘cheap political stunt’ – Jessica D’Onofrio, Craig Wall and Eric Horng
https://abc7chicago.com/health/record-high-covid-19-deaths-reported-in-illinois-in-last-24-hours-/6134481/
— Pritzker files 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-files-appeal-after-judge-rules-in-favor-of-il-lawmaker-in-stay-at-home-order-lawsuit/6134481/?cmp=emc-wls-news-headlines-4/28/2020

NBC5
— Illinois Reports Highest Number of Deaths in a Single Day Since Pandemic Began As of Tuesday afternoon, the death toll from the virus sat at 2,125
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/coronavirus/illinois-reports-highest-number-of-deaths-in-a-single-day-since-pandemic-began/2263157/
— Stay-at-Home Order is ‘Still Very Much in Effect,’ Pritzker Says After Court Ruling 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/stay-at-home-order-is-still-very-much-in-effect-pritzker-says-after-court-ruling/2263209/
— ‘Extraordinarily Irresponsible’: Pritzker Talks Lawsuit Over Stay-at-Home Order on ‘TODAY’
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/chicago-politics/extraordinarily-irresponsible-pritzker-talks-lawsuit-over-stay-at-home-order-on-today/2263122/

CBS2
— Illinois Sets New Single-Day Record With 144 COVID-19 Deaths; Governor JB Pritzker Says Lawmaker’s Lawsuit Challenging Stay-At-Home Order ‘Was Only Ever About One Person’
https://chicago.cbslocal.com/2020/04/28/illinois-sets-new-single-day-record-with-144-covid-19-deaths-total-cases-surpass-48000/
— Second Illinois Legislator John Cabello Fighting Stay-At-Home Order, This Time For All Residents – Chris Tye
https://chicago.cbslocal.com/2020/04/28/stay-at-home-order-pritzker-cabello-illinois/
— North Carolina Pug Tests Positive For COVID-19: What Do Dog Owners Need To Know? – Steven Graves
https://chicago.cbslocal.com/2020/04/28/north-carolina-pug-tests-positive-for-covid-19-what-do-dog-owners-need-to-know/

FOX NEWS CHICAGO
— Pritzker rips into lawmaker who filed lawsuit over stay-at-home order: ‘Cheap political stunt’ – Nic Flosi
https://www.fox32chicago.com/news/pritzker-rips-into-lawmaker-who-filed-lawsuit-over-stay-at-home-order-cheap-political-stunt
— Record-high 144 people die from COVID-19 in Illinois as state total surpasses 2,000
https://www.fox32chicago.com/news/record-high-144-people-die-from-covid-19-in-illinois-as-state-total-surpasses-2000

WGN TV
— Pritzker appeals judge’s ruling against Illinois stay-at-home order – Elyse Russo
https://wgntv.com/news/coronavirus/pritzker-appeals-judges-ruling-against-illinois-stay-at-home-order/

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— Coronavirus in Illinois updates: Officials report new single-day record in deaths with 144 more COVID-19 fatalities as statewide death toll surpasses 2,000
https://www.chicagotribune.com/coronavirus/ct-coronavirus-pandemic-chicago-illinois-news-20200428-xu7ipfgmtbby7ph5gixvp5emmu-story.html
— As Illinois facial covering requirement nears, Lightfoot and opponents put forward dueling plans to distribute masks in Chicago – JOHN BYRNE
https://www.chicagotribune.com/coronavirus/ct-coronavirus-chicago-masks-lori-lightfoot-willie-wilson-20200428-3oeakxcwhjfdzevkrki6pbuogi-story.html
— Will college campuses reopen in the fall? If they do, expect changes: ‘All of this is in uncharted waters’ – Elyssa Cherney
https://www.chicagotribune.com/coronavirus/ct-coronavirus-illinois-colleges-fall-classes-20200428-dtapuwutgzg3pa2cniaxszcgme-story.html
— Turnabout’s fair play: Illinois has been ‘bailing out’ other states for decades – ERIC ZORN
https://www.chicagotribune.com/columns/eric-zorn/ct-column-illinois-coronavirus-covid19-bailout-federal-donor-zorn-20200428-mdiolecl7vcwxpmmba5mdir7dy-story.html
— Vice President Mike Pence refuses to wear face mask at Mayo Clinic in violation of medical center’s policy – AP
https://www.chicagotribune.com/coronavirus/ct-nw-vice-president-mike-pence-mayo-clinic-mask-20200428-y7s6k2nuxfg5jpxywwbypjvple-story.html
— US grapples with when to reopen schools, economy as the number of confirmed infections surpasses 1 million – AP
https://www.chicagotribune.com/coronavirus/ct-nw-coronavirus-world-updates-20200428-j6sityvhebdvznks2u72nbrvsu-story.html
— Illinois COVID-19 restrictions will ease Friday for nonessential retailers and animal groomers, but it won’t be business as usual – LAUREN ZUMBACH and ALLY MAROTTI
https://www.chicagotribune.com/coronavirus/ct-coronavirus-illinois-businesses-partially-reopen-20200428-vlbvmypik5gx7boyrwu2i42wpm-story.html
— Gov. J.B. Pritzker calls state representative’s lawsuit over stay-at-home order a ‘cheap political stunt’ and decries judge’s ruling as ‘absurd’ – DAN PETRELLA and LISA DONOVAN
https://www.chicagotribune.com/coronavirus/ct-coronavirus-illinois-pritzker-lawsuit-20200428-3sqewff5araonbzi2qdijt6kya-story.html
— As deadline to pass constitutional amendment looms, Illinois lawmakers fear missed opportunity for redistricting reform – ANTONIA AYRES-BROWN
https://www.chicagotribune.com/politics/ct-redistricting-reform-fair-amendment-deadline-20200428-25o26def55grphjbknrhxky5z4-story.html

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— Record-high 144 people die in Illinois from COVID-19 as state toll surpasses 2,000 The state previously saw two days in which 125 people died. But Tuesday’s 144 deaths now mark a record-high for COVID-19 fatalities. – Tina Sfondeles
https://chicago.suntimes.com/coronavirus/2020/4/28/21240216/illinois-pritzker-coronavirus-cases-deaths-high-april-28
— Post-pandemic recovery depends on ‘a whole new class of jobs’ to help people feel safe in public again, Lightfoot says
https://chicago.suntimes.com/2020/4/28/21239547/latest-coronavirus-news-live-updates-chicago-illinois-2020
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Trump-haters say “A foolish lawsuit threatens your hard work to fight COVID-19 The science doesn’t lie. The spread of the coronavirus is beginning to flatten and slow in Illinois because the vast majority of us have been following the rules of social isolation.”
https://chicago.suntimes.com/2020/4/28/21240107/darren-bailey-michael-mchaney-downstate-illinois-clay-county-coronavirus-covid-editorial
— Reopening our economy will take more than a one-size-fits-all plan There’s no simple formula for states to decide when to ease social distancing restrictions. Regional coordination will help. – Hilary Godwin
https://chicago.suntimes.com/2020/4/28/21240332/coronavirus-reopen-economy-no-one-size-fits-all-the-conversation-op-ed

DAILY HERALD
— DuPage County agrees to waive late fees for some property taxpayers – Robert Sanchez
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20200428/dupage-county-agrees-to-waive-late-fees-for-some-property-taxpayers
— How educators are preparing for fall if schools don’t reopen – Madhu Krishnamurthy
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20200428/how-educators-are-preparing-for-fall-if-schools-dont-reopen
— Casten proving to be unfit in crisis – Paul Szmanda, Downers Grove
https://www.dailyherald.com/discuss/20200424/congressman-proving-to-be-unfit-in-crisis
— Palatine Township might set up committee to review official online posts
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20200428/palatine-township-might-set-up-committee-to-review-official-online-posts–
— Glen Ellyn voters will get their say on marijuana sales – Katlyn Smith
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20200428/glen-ellyn-voters-will-get-their-say-on-marijuana-sales
— Face coverings to be required at DuPage courthouse
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20200428/face-coverings-to-be-required-at-dupage-courthouse
— U.S. House won’t resume as planned next week due to virus risk – AP
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20200428/house-wont-resume-as-planned-next-week-due-to-virus-risk

CRAIN’S CHICAGO BUSINESS
— When will the Legislature meet? Democrats aren’t saying, despite rising pressure from Republicans. But a July 1 deadline looms if they want to avoid repeating Rauner-era fiscal chaos. -GREG HINZ
https://www.chicagobusiness.com/greg-hinz-politics/when-will-legislature-meet

CHAMPAIGN/URBANA NEWS GAZETTE
— Coronavirus response: In Illinois, a divide seems to be forming – JEFF D’ALESSIO
https://www.news-gazette.com/coronavirus/coronavirus-response-in-illinois-a-divide-seems-to-be-forming/article_b798cf1c-fbe2-5f05-b4d6-f1dcf20c864a.html

KANE COUNTY CHRONICLE
— Rep. Underwood announces $569 million in coronavirus funding for Illinois K-12 education
https://www.kcchronicle.com/2020/04/28/rep-underwood-announces-569-million-in-coronavirus-funding-for-illinois-k-12-education/a4em8xw/

NPR ILLINOIS
— Testing Could Unlock A Return To Normal Life, But Obstacles Persist – PHILIP EWING & ELENA MOORE
https://www.nprillinois.org/post/testing-could-unlock-return-normal-life-obstacles-persist#stream/0

FOX ILLINOIS
— UN chief: Use pandemic to ‘rebuild our world for the better’ – AP (DIERSEN: Trump-haters want to use the pandemic to get rid of the following once and for all: individuals, organizations, companies, governments, and countries that are Trump supporters, Protestant, conservative, patriotic, Republican, American, White, male, older, non-poor, gun owners, German American, draft avoiders, and those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.)
https://foxillinois.com/news/nation-world/un-chief-use-pandemic-to-rebuild-our-world-for-the-better
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Trump-haters say “Virus, stalled economy raise Democratic hopes to take Senate.”
https://foxillinois.com/news/nation-world/virus-stalled-economy-raise-democratic-hopes-to-take-senate

CENTER SQUARE
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Ever-increasingly, Democrats use pot to demonize, denigrate, and condemn those in law enforcement as being racists. 
https://www.thecentersquare.com/illinois/aclu-report-finds-racial-disparity-in-marijuana-arrests-in-illinois/article_50c1f3fa-88bc-11ea-ac0a-2331749e51f3.html

DAILY ILLINI
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Trump-haters use coronavirus against Trump.
https://dailyillini.com/showcase/2020/04/28/opinion-coronavirus-trumps-election/

MCHENRY COUNTY BLOG
— Reick Asks for Input on Pritzker’s Executive Order
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/04/28/reick-asks-for-input-on-pritzkers-executive-order/ 
— Interviews with State Rep. Darren Bailey, the Man Who So Upset Governor JB Pritzker
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/04/28/interviews-with-state-rep-darell-bailey-the-man-who-so-upset-governor-jb-pritzker/ 
— Judge Michael Chmiel’s Coronavirus Identity Decision Reverberates Across the Nation
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/04/28/judge-michael-chmiels-coronavirus-identity-decision-reverberates-across-the-nation/ 
— McHenry County Hit with Freedom of Information Violation Suit for Denial of Information about Electronic Building Entrance and Exit Data for Jack Franks’ Patronage Employees
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/04/28/mchenry-county-hilt-with-freedom-of-information-violation-suit/ 
— Wilcox Urges Governor to Call Legislature into Session
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/04/28/wilcox-urges-governor-to-call-legislature-into-session/ 
— McConchie Thinks General Assembly Should Meet
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/04/28/mcconchie-thinks-general-assembly-should-meet/ 
— Water Skiing in Danger from Pritzker’s New Executive Order
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/04/28/water-skiing-in-danger-from-pritzkers-new-executive-order/

ILLINOIS LEAKS
— US Attorney General Barr issues Memorandum to all US Attorneys – KIRK ALLEN
https://edgarcountywatchdogs.com/2020/04/us-attorney-general-barr-issues-memorandum-to-all-us-attorneys/
— Gov. Pritzker’s EO: Masks and guns – the rest of the story – KIRK ALLEN
https://edgarcountywatchdogs.com/2020/04/gov-pritzkers-eo-masks-and-guns-the-rest-of-the-story/
— IDPH Administrative rules are the law of the land, not the Governor – Why are plans and established rules not being followed? – KIRK ALLEN
https://edgarcountywatchdogs.com/2020/04/idph-administrative-rules-are-the-law-of-the-land-not-the-governor-why-are-plans-and-established-rules-not-being-followed/

CAPITOL FAX
— 2,219 new cases, 144 additional deaths
https://capitolfax.com/2020/04/28/2219-new-cases-144-additional-deaths/
— Pritzker goes off on Bailey: “This ruling only applies to one person, because it was only ever about one person” – Dr. Ezike talks hospitalization data, recovery rates – Explains power of local health authorities – Denies that stay at home order is a quarantine order – Explains how multiple EOs issued during floods – Rep. Cabello filing lawsuit today? Pritzker responds: “shameful acts on the parts of these partisan actors” – Dr. Ezike talks about caution fatigue – Trying to spin up contact tracing – Talks again about antibody testing – Asked whether he’s contemptuous of the judiciary, Pritzker says it’s a “ridiculous question” and has “great respect” for judiciary – Explains federal blood donation law – Says no partisan divide, just people taking “political advantage” – Tax relief “in the works” – Dr. Ezike explains danger of opening public swimming pools – Addresses lack of testing at Bloomington site – Doesn’t disclose any backup plans for lawsuit – Expresses condolences to Trib reporter – Says more National Guard involvement likely
https://capitolfax.com/2020/04/28/pritzker-goes-off-on-bailey-this-ruling-only-applies-to-one-person-because-it-was-only-ever-about-one-person/
— A quick COVID-19 roundup
https://capitolfax.com/2020/04/28/a-quick-covid-19-roundup/
— Pritzker goes off on Bailey: “This ruling only applies to one person, because it was only ever about one person” – Dr. Ezike talks hospitalization data, recovery rates
https://capitolfax.com/2020/04/28/pritzker-goes-off-on-bailey-this-ruling-only-applies-to-one-person-because-it-was-only-ever-about-one-person/
— McConnell walks back bankruptcy talk, sticks to pension guns, floats tort reform
https://capitolfax.com/2020/04/28/mcconnell-walks-back-bankruptcy-talk-sticks-to-pension-guns-floats-tort-reform/
— About that poll the governor mentioned
https://capitolfax.com/2020/04/28/about-that-poll-the-governor-mentioned/

WASHINGTON TIMES
— Dictator Trump, enemy of the press, hurt by openness to press Trump’s public musing about disinfectant and sunshine on live TV was unforgettable – Charles Hurt 
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2020/apr/27/dictator-trump-enemy-of-the-press-hurt-by-openness/

WASHINGTON EXAMINER
— ‘Shredded the Constitution’: Illinois judge rules against governor’s stay-at-home extension – Emma Colton
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/shredded-the-constitution-illinois-judge-rules-against-governors-stay-at-home-extension

FOX NEWS
— Trump touts states opening ‘safely & quickly’ from coronavirus lockdowns – Brooke Singman
https://www.foxnews.com/politics/trump-touts-states-opening-safely-quickly

GOPUSA
— Howard Stern Encourages Trump Supporters To Get Together And Drink Disinfectants
https://www.gopusa.com/?p=88131
— Trump Accuses Fox News Of ‘Being Fed Democrat Talking Points’
https://www.gopusa.com/?p=88134
— It’s Come To Pass: Workers Prefer Windfall Over Wages
https://www.gopusa.com/?p=88136
— Anthony Fauci Should Explain ‘$3.7 Million To The Wuhan Laboratory’
https://www.gopusa.com/?p=88147

BREITBART
— China: ‘Incompetent’ U.S. politicians spreading lies amid COVID-19 – UPI
https://www.breitbart.com/news/china-incompetent-u-s-politicians-spreading-lies-amid-covid-19/

CONSERVATIVE HQ
— Are You Ready To Sue Red China For Your Wuhan Virus Losses?
http://www.conservativehq.com/node/32405

NEWSMAX 
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: A Trump-hater says “We’re All Stuck in Donald Trump’s Nightmare.”
https://www.newsmax.com/margaretcarlson/fauci-birx-hydroxychloroquine-lysol/2020/04/28/id/965075/

NEWS BUSTERS
— 611 Dead Babies in 1 Week: ‘NYT’ Touts the Benefits of ‘TelAbortion’ During Pandemic – Gabriel Hays
https://www.newsbusters.org/blogs/culture/gabriel-hays/2020/04/28/611-dead-babies-1-week-nyt-touts-benefits-telabortion-during

TOWNHALL
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Trump-haters say “Anti-Lockdown Protests are Grounded in White Privilege.”
https://townhall.com/tipsheet/mattvespa/2020/04/28/vox-these-anti-lockdown-protests-are-grounded-in-white-privilege-n2567783

FEDERALIST
— MSNBC Lies About Trump’s Coronavirus Response An MSNBC article about the White House’s early response to coronavirus ignores all of the White House’s early response. – David Marcus
https://thefederalist.com/2020/04/28/msnbc-lies-about-trumps-coronavirus-response/

TEA PARTY
— Police Arrest Concealed Carry Permit Holder At Reopen America Rally
https://www.teaparty.org/watch-police-arrest-concealed-carry-permit-holder-at-reopen-america-rally-437281/
— Fox News Dumps Diamond & Silk For Allegedly Promoting ‘Conspiracy Theories’ About Coronavirus
https://www.teaparty.org/pathetic-fox-news-dumps-diamond-silk-for-allegedly-promoting-conspiracy-theories-about-coronavirus-437278/

PATRIOT DAILY
— The Media Says Snitching On Your Neighbor Is Good Unless They Are A Minority, Then You’re Racist – Daniel Gooseman
https://thepatriotdaily.com/national/the-media-says-snitching-on-your-neighbor-is-good-unless-they-are-a-minority-then-youre-racist/

PATRIOT POST
— Barr Sets DOJ Upon States Infringing on Civil Rights The AG believes Americans’ freedoms are unduly restricted by some state and local authorities. – Thomas Gallatin
https://patriotpost.us/articles/70263-barr-sets-doj-upon-states-infringing-on-civil-rights
— Bigger Government Is Always Here to Stay With every crisis, government grows. When the crisis is over, it never shrinks. – Lewis Morris
https://patriotpost.us/articles/70242-bigger-government-is-always-here-to-stay-2020-04-28

POLITICO
— Trump suggests federal bailout for states could hinge on sanctuary city policies – MYAH WARD
https://www.politico.com/news/2020/04/28/trump-states-bailout-sanctuary-cities-215507

THE HILL
— Conservative Republicans say COVID spending must consider growing debt – JULIEGRACE BRUFKE
https://thehill.com/homenews/house/495009-conservative-republicans-say-covid-spending-must-consider-growing-debt
— Trump voices support for Diamond and Silk after Fox News reportedly parts ways with duo – JOE CONCHA
https://thehill.com/homenews/media/495017-trump-voices-support-for-diamond-and-silk-after-fox-news-reportedly-parts-ways
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Trump-haters say “Trump made ‘America first’ in coronavirus deaths.”
https://thehill.com/homenews/campaign/494995-trump-made-america-first-in-coronavirus-deaths-charges-democratic-super-pac

CNN
— Trump tells governors to ‘seriously consider and maybe get going’ on opening schools – Betsy Klein
https://www.cnn.com/2020/04/28/politics/trump-governors-call/index.html

MSNBC
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Trump-haters ask “Why did Trump downplay warnings on coronavirus?”
https://www.msnbc.com/morning-joe/watch/why-did-trump-downplay-warnings-on-coronavirus-82668101563

NEW YORK TIMES
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Trump-haters say “Trump’s Response to Virus Reflects a Long Disregard for Science. The president’s Covid-19 response has extended the administration’s longstanding practice of undermining scientific expertise for political purposes.”
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/04/28/climate/trump-coronavirus-climate-science.html
— Businesses Seek Sweeping Shield From Pandemic Liability Before They Reopen A new legal and political front is coming into view as the nation starts to ease public health limits that have crippled the economy: Will business owners fear lawsuits and stay closed anyway? – Jim Tankersley and Charlie Savage
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/04/28/business/businesses-coronavirus-liability.html

WASHINGTON POST
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: A Trump-hater says “Trump continues to refuse to accept the deadliness of the coronavirus pandemic.”
https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2020/04/28/trump-continues-refuse-accept-deadlines-coronavirus-pandemic/

NEW YORK POST
— Gov. Cuomo plays blame game for coronavirus’ American invasion – Bernadette Hogan and Aaron Feis (DIERSEN: Trump-haters want only Trump to be blamed for coronavirus.)
https://nypost.com/2020/04/28/cuomo-plays-blame-game-for-coronavirus-american-invasion/

USA TODAY
— ‘I love Diamond & Silk’: Trump stands by controversial supporters who promoted coronavirus conspiracies – William Cummings
https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2020/04/28/trump-defends-diamond-and-silk-despite-coronavirus-conspiracies/3039249001/

BLOOMBERG
— Virus Test Shortages Undermine Drive to Restart U.S. Economy – Emma Court and Olivia Carville
https://www.bloomberg.com/amp/news/articles/2020-04-28/virus-testing-shortages-undermine-drive-to-restart-u-s-economy

FORBES
— Nice $200,000 Pensions If You Can Get Them. Bailout Time? – William Baldwin
https://www.forbes.com/sites/baldwin/2020/04/28/nice-200000-pensions-if-you-can-get-them-bailout-time/#64872ad5eb68

BUSINESS WIRE
— COVID-19 Shifts Global Consumer Behavior In 2020 and Beyond
https://finance.yahoo.com/news/covid-19-shifts-global-consumer-110100434.html

DAILY MAIL
— Trump spends a total of two hours attacking the media and Democrats plus 45 minutes praising his coronavirus response over 35 daily press briefings – but just 4.5 minutes on condolence for victims, analysis reveals – CHRIS DYER
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-8264891/Two-hours-media-attacks-45-minutes-self-congratulation-Trumps-coronavirus-briefings.html

ZILLOW
— FOR SALE: 816 Golf Lane, Wheaton – $467,500
https://www.zillow.com/homedetails/816-Golf-Ln-Wheaton-IL-60189/4447738_zpid/

April 25 Evening Edition

ABC7
— Illinois surpasses goal of 10K COVID-19 tests in single day; Illinois’ COVID-19 cases top 40K; Gov. Pritzker hopeful for June reopening – Jessica D’Onofrio, Eric Horng, Sarah Schulte and John Garcia
https://abc7chicago.com/health/watch-live-gov-pritzker-gives-update-on-illinois-covid-19-cases/6129386/
— Pelosi mocks Trump’s disinfectant claims, pushes aid for hard-hit states – MARIAM KHAN
https://abc7chicago.com/pelosi-mocks-trumps-disinfectant-claims-pushes-aid-for-hard-hit-states/6128809/
— Worldwide coronavirus death toll tops 200,000, Johns Hopkins University researchers say – Ashok Sharma and John Leicester
https://abc7chicago.com/worldwide-coronavirus-death-toll-tops-200000/6129306/

NBC5
— Illinois Reports 2,119 New Cases of Coronavirus, 80 Additional Deaths
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/coronavirus/illinois-reports-2119-new-cases-of-coronavirus-80-additional-deaths/2261892/
— Major Pork Producer Closes 2 Illinois Facilities Amid Coronavirus Pandemic Smithfield Foods Inc. is voluntarily closing the plants following a number of confirmed cases of the virus – Kate Chappell
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/major-pork-producer-closes-2-illinois-facilities-amid-coronavirus-pandemic/2261839/
— US Virus Updates: Confirmed Cases Top 900k; Oil Production Plummets
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/coronavirus/us-virus-updates-calif-sees-deadliest-day-yet-gop-eyes-protests-warily/2261178/

CBS2
— Protesters Push For Governor To Reopen Businesses – Mike Puccinelli
https://chicago.cbslocal.com/2020/04/25/protesters-push-for-governor-to-reopen-businesses/
— ‘It’s Dire Right Now’: Illinois Farmers Could Face Crisis As More Meat-Packing Plants Close Due To COVID-19 – Marissa Parra
https://chicago.cbslocal.com/2020/04/25/its-dire-right-now-illinois-farmers-could-face-crisis-as-more-meat-packing-plants-close-due-to-covid-19/

FOX NEWS CHICAGO
— Illinois lawmakers face May deadline on change to redistricting – AP
https://www.fox32chicago.com/news/illinois-lawmakers-face-may-deadline-on-change-to-redistricting
— When can Illinois reopen? – Mike Flannery
https://www.fox32chicago.com/video/677705

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— Coronavirus in Illinois updates: Officials report 2,119 new known COVID-19 cases, alongside cautioning against ingesting, injecting or snorting disinfectants
https://www.chicagotribune.com/coronavirus/ct-coronavirus-pandemic-chicago-illinois-news-20200425-4ilh37fevzhlnltmeeyg3zdtgu-story.html
— Toilet paper, cleaning products and now, elastic? Mask makers cope with unexpected COVID-19-related shortages as sewing machine demand jumps. – Jessica Villagomez
https://www.chicagotribune.com/coronavirus/ct-coronavirus-face-masks-elastic-shortages-20200425-cuh2orzfnvesda4xha4mi7lp6i-story.html
— What is herd immunity and why does it matter in the fight against coronavirus? – Thuc Nhi Nguyen
https://www.chicagotribune.com/coronavirus/sns-herd-immunity-fight-against-coronavirus-20200424-exgkn4uojzgg5cbz6cny4zilra-photogallery.html
— Public health commissioner says Chicago’s COVID-19 curve is flattening but is ‘not on the way back down yet’ – MADELINE BUCKLEY
https://www.chicagotribune.com/coronavirus/ct-coronavirus-chicago-curve-flattening-arwady-20200425-gnfyzgzxfrh3lpt5tihqpqizmi-story.html
— Alderman wants to buy protective masks directly from former Chicago mayoral candidate, businessman Willie Wilson – JOHN BYRNE
https://www.chicagotribune.com/coronavirus/ct-coronavirus-chicago-lori-lightfoot-willie-wilson-masks-20200425-xrr3lwwaofd25odcco5pgy6w3e-story.html
— Public health commissioner says Chicago’s COVID-19 curve is flattening but is ‘not on the way back down yet’ – MADELINE BUCKLEY
https://www.chicagotribune.com/coronavirus/ct-coronavirus-chicago-curve-flattening-arwady-20200425-gnfyzgzxfrh3lpt5tihqpqizmi-story.html
— Harmon’s plea for a bailout yet another reason to reject the Pritzker Tax in November – Editorial
https://www.chicagotribune.com/opinion/editorials/ct-edit-pritzker-tax-no-federal-bailout-20200424-7mxjbtpapngbrlvz3q337v4sja-story.html

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— 80 more Illinois coronavirus deaths, 2,119 new cases as state hits second daily testing goal The latest update brings Illinois’ COVID-19 death toll to 1,874. In all, 41,777 cases of the coronavirus have been confirmed in 97 of the state’s 102 counties. – Jake Wittich
https://chicago.suntimes.com/coronavirus/2020/4/25/21236274/illinois-coronavirus-cases-deaths-pritzker-april-25

DAILY HERALD
— 2,119 new COVID-19 cases, 80 more deaths – Elena Ferrarin
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20200425/2119-new-covid-19-cases-80-more-deaths
— COVID-19-related unemployment ranges from 5.1% to 6.9% in Chicago, suburbs
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20200425/covid-19-related-unemployment-ranges-from-51-to-69-in-chicago-suburbs
— Lawmakers face May deadline on change to redistricting – AP
https://www.dailyherald.com/article/20200425/news/304259979/
— College of DuPage Foundation raises nearly $100,000 for COVID-19 Student Relief Fund
https://www.dailyherald.com/submitted/20200424/college-of-dupage-foundation-raises-nearly-100000-for-covid-19-student-relief-fund

CHAMPAIGN/URBANA NEWS GAZETTE
— Mad dash for face masks underway – Debra Pressey
https://www.news-gazette.com/coronavirus/coroanvirus-response-mad-dash-for-face-masks-underway/article_0dcd5970-b8cf-5aa8-a90e-fdb83bea6ea6.html

ALTON TELEGRAPH
— Drive-in theater owner appeals to Pritzker for May opening – Jeanie Stephens
https://www.thetelegraph.com/news/article/Drive-in-theater-owner-appeals-to-Pritzker-for-15226214.php

NEWS CHANNEL 20
— More than $6B in economic impact payments issued in Illinois – Devin Trubey
https://newschannel20.com/news/local/more-than-6b-in-economic-impact-payments-issued-in-illinois

FOX ILLINOIS
— Global death toll from coronavirus surpasses 200,000 – AP
https://foxillinois.com/news/nation-world/global-death-toll-from-coronavirus-surpasses-200000
— Some state officials say downstate Illinois should reopen sooner than Chicago – Jakob Emerson
https://foxillinois.com/news/local/some-state-officials-say-downstate-illinois-should-reopen-sooner-than-chicago

WJBC
— Local Republicans respond to governor’s stay-at-home order extension
https://www.wjbc.com/2020/04/24/local-republicans-respond-to-governors-stay-at-home-order-extension/

QUAD CITIES ONLINE
— What’s the harm in marijuana? – John Donald O’Shea
https://qconline.com/opinion/columnists/column-whats-the-harm-in-marijuana-after-all-we-need-the-money/article_c7d552ce-dfde-5291-a937-1b7a87bdf9cf.html

GENEVA PATCH
— Coronavirus: Tri-City Rep. Demands Vote On Disaster Proclamations State Rep. Dan Ugaste is challenging Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s authority to extend Illinois’ disaster proclamation without legislative approval. – Jason Addy
https://patch.com/illinois/geneva/coronavirus-tri-city-rep-demands-vote-disaster-proclamations

ILLINOIS LEAKS
— Gov. Pritzker’s Executive Order makes criminals of unsuspecting gun owners – KIRK ALLEN
https://edgarcountywatchdogs.com/2020/04/gov-pritzkers-executive-order-makes-criminals-of-unsuspecting-gun-owners/
— IBEW Local 134 Political Director Jeff Spero leaves vulgar voice message for Rep Darren Bailey and ECWd – JOHN KRAFT
https://edgarcountywatchdogs.com/2020/04/ibew-local-134-political-director-jeff-spero-leaves-vulgar-voice-message-for-rep-darren-bailey-and-ecwd/

CAPITOL FAX
— Mission accomplished for Bailey, and others start to chime in
https://capitolfax.com/2020/04/25/mission-accomplished-for-bailey-and-others-start-to-chime-in/

WASHINGTON TIMES
— Trump: U.S. administered 5 million COVID-19 tests, more than other countries – Alex Swoyer 
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2020/apr/25/trump-us-administered-5-million-covid-19-tests-mor/

GOPUSA
— Protesters Swarm Wisconsin State Capitol Calling For End Of Evers’ Stay-At-Home Order
https://www.gopusa.com/?p=88061

DAILY CALLER
— Minorities Overwhelmingly Support An Immigration Ban To Fight Coronavirus, Poll Finds – JASON HOPKINS
https://dailycaller.com/2020/04/24/minorities-poll-immigration-ban-trump/

CNN
— Georgia starts to reopen but nervous mayors warn that coronavirus crisis isn’t over – Maeve Reston
https://www.cnn.com/2020/04/25/politics/georgia-reopening-rural-urban-coronavirus/index.html

NEW YORK TIMES
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: A Trump-hater says “Coronavirus and the Price of Trump’s Delusions.”
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/04/25/opinion/sunday/trump-coronavirus.html
— Some states are moving to reopen. But the path ahead is far from simple.
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/04/25/us/coronavirus-news.html#link-f0a908e

LOS ANGELES TIMES
— Who knows best? Mayors collide with governors over coronavirus lockdown – MARK Z. BARABAK
https://www.latimes.com/politics/story/2020-04-25/tension-between-governors-mayors-over-coronavirus-lockdown
— Staggering shutdown in the meat industry raises concerns of a global shortfall
https://www.latimes.com/food/story/2020-04-24/coronavirus-meat-supply-global-shortfall

NEWSWEEK
— ILLINOIS HITS HIGHEST NUMBER OF NEW CORONAVIRUS CASES IN A DAY WITH 2,724 – EDDY RODRIGUEZ
https://www.newsweek.com/illinois-hits-highest-number-new-coronavirus-cases-day-2274-1500211

ATLANTIC
— Internet Speech Will Never Go Back to Normal In the debate over freedom versus control of the global network, China was largely correct, and the U.S. was wrong. – Jack Goldsmith Andrew Keane Woods (DIERSEN: Ever-increasingly, my critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes want everyone a) to look at and to read what they post on Facebook and b) to not read GOPUSA ILLINOIS emails.)
https://www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archive/2020/04/what-covid-revealed-about-internet/610549/

April 24 Evening Edition

ABC7
— Coronavirus Update: Illinois surpasses goal of 10K COVID-19 tests in single day; retailers prepare for new stay-at-home order to take effect next week – Jessica D’Onofrio
https://abc7chicago.com/health/illinois-surpasses-goal-of-10k-covid-19-tests-in-1-day/6126618/
— Coronavirus Chicago: Mayor Lori Lightfoot’s COVID-19 emergency spending powers request approved by City Council – Stacey Baca and Jesse Kirsch
https://abc7chicago.com/politics/lightfoots-covid-19-emergency-spending-powers-approved-/6126508/
— 2 states ease lockdowns as US COVID-19 toll passes 50,000 – AP
https://abc7chicago.com/health/2-states-ease-lockdowns-as-us-covid-19-toll-passes-50000/6127509/
— Trump signs bill with nearly $500B more in coronavirus aid – AP
https://abc7chicago.com/health/trump-signs-bill-with-nearly-$500b-more-in-covid-19-aid/6126581/

NBC5
— Illinois Sees Highest Amount of Daily Coronavirus Cases as State Count Nears 40K The state reported 2,724 new cases since Thursday
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/coronavirus/illinois-reports-highest-daily-total-of-coronavirus-cases-as-state-total-nears-40k/2261452/
— Pelosi: No More Virus Bailouts Without State and Local Aid The virus has battered state budgets from coast to coast – Alan Fram
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/coronavirus/pelosi-no-more-virus-bailouts-without-state-local-aid/2261569/
— Coronavirus Relief Pushing US Deficits to Staggering Heights The report predicts a devastating hit to the economy this quarter at an annualized rate of decline of 40%, accompanied by a 14% unemployment rate – Andrew Taylor
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/politics/cbo-says-deficit-to-reach-3-7-trillion-in-economic-decline/2261485/

FOX NEWS CHICAGO
— Pritzker: In last 24 hours, record number of virus tests were administered and fewer people tested positive – Nic Flosi
https://www.fox32chicago.com/news/pritzker-in-last-24-hours-record-number-of-virus-tests-were-administered-and-fewer-people-tested-positive

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— Big money flowed into campaigns leading up to March primary, finance reports show – TED SLOWIK
https://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/daily-southtown/opinion/ct-sta-slowik-campaign-finance-reports-st-0423-20200422-tk4l7jat25h7fg3io7oroolbse-story.html

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— 2,724 new Illinois coronavirus cases, 108 more deaths as state receives record amount of test results 
https://chicago.suntimes.com/2020/4/24/21234231/latest-coronavirus-news-live-updates-chicago-illinois-2020
— Coronavirus deaths more than double at Illinois nursing homes, data shows But the figures published by the state Friday appear to be a lagging indicator of what is actually happening on the ground — meaning the actual toll could be higher. – Jon Seidel and Tina Sfondeles
https://chicago.suntimes.com/coronavirus/2020/4/24/21235025/coronavirus-deaths-illinois-nursing-homes
— County braces for $200 million revenue gap from COVID-19 — and prepares for ‘how bad this could get’ For the county’s general fund, which covers the sheriff’s and state’s attorney’s offices and others, the revenue shortfall is around $200 million. That hole is largely due to decreased revenue from the county’s sales tax and other home rule taxes. – Rachel Hinton 
https://chicago.suntimes.com/politics/2020/4/24/21234742/cook-county-200-million-revenue-shortfall-covid-19-preckwinkle-coronavirus
— Minority-, women-owned firms may have lost out on Chicago’s coronavirus contracts First-time city vendors weren’t required to comply with City Hall’s program to hire minority- and woman-owned businesses until this past week, when FEMA allowed that. – Frank Main and Lauren FitzPatrick 
https://chicago.suntimes.com/2020/4/24/21235087/chicago-coronavirus-contracts-women-owned-firms-may-have-lost-out-on-chicagos-coronavirus-contracts
— Four-letter fiasco: Virtual City Council meeting turns profane It started when an unidentified male voice said, “No one here knows what the f—they’re voting on.” Next was Ald. Susan Sadlowski Garza: “This is a total s–t show.” Ald. Walter Burnett capped it off with: “Are we being punked?” – Fran Spielman 
https://chicago.suntimes.com/city-hall/2020/4/24/21235281/chicago-city-council-virtual-meeting-profanity-sadlowski-garza-lightfoot-wtf
— No question about it. Reporters must do better. Pritzker’s coronavirus press conferences bring out the worst in the news media. – Rich Miller 
https://chicago.suntimes.com/columnists/2020/4/24/21235263/rich-miller-coronavirus-news-media-reporters
— At a time when local journalism has never mattered more, we’re thankful We will continue to use every dime of revenue — whether it’s from the Paycheck Protection Program, our investors or your subscriptions — to provide the quality journalism a great city must have. – Editorial
https://chicago.suntimes.com/2020/4/23/21233343/chicago-sun-times-paycheck-protection-program-stimulus-newspapers-media-local-journalism-editorial
— West Side violence persists amid a pandemic and stay-at-home order The Chicago Police Department’s Harrison District has seen more violence than any of the other 21 districts citywide in 2020. – Sam Charles
https://chicago.suntimes.com/crime/2020/4/24/21234933/chicago-violence-west-side-persists-amid-pandemic-stay-home-order

DAILY HERALD
— COVID-19 cases spike by 2,724 as state test count hits ‘milestone,’ DIY masks suggested – Marni Pyke
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20200424/covid-19-cases-spike-by-2724-as-state-test-count-hits-milestone-diy-masks-suggested
— Why Congress needs to support your local news sources in this crisis – Dean Ridings
https://www.dailyherald.com/discuss/20200424/why-congress-needs-to-support-your-local-news-sources-in-this-crisis
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Trump-haters use isolated incidents to harm Naperville.
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20200418/naperville-trail-attack-on-chinese-american-man-leaves-many-uneasy-
— DISGUSTING, TRAGIC: Warrenville’s first marijuana dispensary could be along Route 59 – Robert Sanchez
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20200424/warrenvilles-first-marijuana-dispensary-could-be-along-route-59
— ‘Republicans are nervous’: Some in GOP eye protests warily – ‘AP
https://www.dailyherald.com/article/20200424/news/304249992/
— Samiha Syed elected College of DuPage student trustee
https://www.dailyherald.com/submitted/20200424/samiha-syed-elected-college-of-dupage-student-trustee

CRAIN’S CHICAGO BUSINESS
— State finally hits COVID testing goal After weeks of falling short, 16,000 COVID tests were conducted since yesterday, above Gov. Pritzker’s 10,000-a-day goal and meeting one standard he set to fully reopen the Illinois economy. – GREG HINZ 
https://www.chicagobusiness.com/greg-hinz-politics/state-finally-hits-covid-testing-goal

WBBM 780
— DuPage County Judge James McCluskey Working To Prevent Spike In Eviction Cases – JENNIFER KEIPER
https://wbbm780.radio.com/articles/dupage-county-judge-working-to-prevent-spike-in-evictions

CHAMPAIGN/URBANA NEWS GAZETTE
— Pandemic not stopping campaign donations, spending – Tom Kacich
https://www.news-gazette.com/opinion/columns/tom-kacich-pandemic-not-stopping-campaign-donations-spending/article_9c2d271a-4da9-599c-8f1e-0693b5054ca9.html

NEWS CHANNEL 20
— As workers, businesses seek more aid, politics could stall further stimulus in Congress – Stephen Loiaconi
https://newschannel20.com/news/coronavirus/as-workers-businesses-seek-more-aid-politics-could-stall-further-stimulus-in-congress
— As states race to reopen, U.S. coronavirus death toll passes 50,000
https://www.centralillinoisproud.com/news/coronavirus/as-states-race-to-reopen-u-s-coronavirus-death-toll-passes-50000/

CHICAGO MAGAZINE
— Playing Politics With Coronavirus Pritzker has used COVID-19 to push the Fair Tax, and Lightfoot to loosen the municipal purse strings. That could cost them the moral high ground needed to govern in a crisis. – EDWARD MCCLELLAND
http://www.chicagomag.com/city-life/April-2020/Pritzker-Lightfoot-Playing-Politics-Coronavirus/

ILLINOIS LEAKS
— DuPage County School District Superintendent’s letter to District 4 County Board member – Let this sink in – KIRK ALLEN 
https://edgarcountywatchdogs.com/2020/04/dupage-county-school-district-superintendents-letter-to-district-4-county-board-member-let-this-sink-in/

ILLINOIS FAMILY INSTITUTE
— Amid Coronavirus, Movement for Public School Exit Grows – Alex Newman (DIERSEN: I should write a book about those who have used against me a) my having attended Trinity Lutheran Grade School in Crete 1953-1961, b) having attended Hope Lutheran Grade School in Park Forest 1961-1962, and c) my having been confirmed as a Missouri Synod Lutheran in 1961.) 
https://illinoisfamily.org/education/amid-coronavirus-movement-for-public-school-exit-grows/

ILLINOIS REVIEW
— THORNER: DR. SHIVA EXAMINES ORIGIN OF COVID-19 AND POSSIBLE RACIAL OVERTONES- PART 2
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2020/04/thorner-dr-shiva-examines-origin-of-covid-19-and-possible-racial-overtones-part-2.html

CAPITOL FAX
— 2,724 new cases, 108 additional deaths
https://capitolfax.com/2020/04/24/2724-new-cases-108-additional-deaths/
— Pritzker announces huge increase in testing capability over past 24 hours – Latest batch of positive tests drop to 17 percent from average of 21 – Vows to continue push test numbers up – Says state now has 112 public testing sites – Governor says scientists skeptical of antibody tests and state won’t rush in – Dr. Ezike announces hospitalization numbers, says 37 longterm care facilities have received test materials – Says he’s not saying people shouldn’t have antibody tests if they want – Hopes baseball returns – Explains IDES hiring process, federal mandates – Says he’s unaware that nursing home wants National Guard – Ezike explains lack of recovery numbers – Compares mask mandate to shoes in restaurant mandate – Calls Bailey lawsuit “a political maneuver” – Says sheriff who won’t enforce order is “going to let people get sick” – No plan to re-check autopsies from earlier – Explains that new EO language counters false claims and rumors – Mayors can make more stringent local rules – Confident test results will continue coming back quickly – Says EO won’t impact legislative session – Calls out “ridiculous” argument against $600 unemployment boost – Says workers with underlying conditions who are ordered back should call IDOL – Says he hopes no one listened to Trump’s disinfectant injection talk – Talks about Illinoisans coming together – Answers odd question on special session – Debunks rumors – I MESSED UP MY OWN QUESTION – Warns Harrisburg city council against violating order – Explains where to get info about masks – Confirms gown shortage – Says he expects to sustain 10K tests per day
https://capitolfax.com/2020/04/24/pritzker-announces-huge-increase-in-testing-capability-over-past-24-hours/
— COVID-19 roundup
https://capitolfax.com/2020/04/24/covid-19-roundup-27/

WASHINGTON EXAMINER
— Jeff Sessions poised for comeback and still cheering Trump – Paul Bedard (DIERSEN: I should write a book about Republican candidates who have talked and/or acted like they did not want my support. I would focus on a) those who have been on ballots in my precinct since 2000, b) those who have painted themselves as being religious and/or conservative, c) those who have big skeletons in their closets, d) those who reject the traditional family, right to life, immigration, Second Amendment, illegal drugs, equal opportunity (no race or gender based preference giving), and other planks in the Republican Party platform, e) those who blame me for their problems, for your problems, for my problems, and for everyone’s problems, and f) and those who focus on destroying those who they cannot manipulate/dominate.) 
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/washington-secrets/jeff-sessions-poised-for-comeback-and-still-cheering-trump

BREITBART
— Google to Cut Marketing Budget in Half, Warns of Hiring Freeze – LUCAS NOLAN
https://www.breitbart.com/tech/2020/04/24/google-to-cut-marketing-budget-in-half-warns-of-hiring-freeze/

DONALD TRUMP
— VIDEO: “Let them eat ice cream.” – Nancy Antoinette
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s7DKYML2MRs

THE HILL
— U.S. hits grim milestone: 50,000 coronavirus deaths – REID WILSON (DIERSEN: Of course, Trump-haters blame those deaths on not only Trump, but on all those who do not share their hatred of Trump.)
https://thehill.com/policy/healthcare/public-global-health/494484-us-hits-grim-milestone-50000-coronavirus-deaths
— House Republicans push back against proxy voting – JULIEGRACE BRUFKE AND MIKE LILLIS
https://thehill.com/homenews/house/493919-house-republicans-push-back-against-proxy-voting
— Trump signs $484 billion coronavirus relief package – MORGAN CHALFANT 
https://thehill.com/homenews/administration/494412-trump-signs-484-coronavirus-relief-package
— Coronavirus spreads to Trump country – REID WILSON (DIERSEN: Do you live in Trump country? What percent of the vote will Trump get in November in your county, in your township, in your municipality, in your municipal district, in your precinct, and in your neighborhood?) 
https://thehill.com/homenews/state-watch/494561-coronavirus-spreads-to-trump-country

NEW YORK TIMES
— The Congressional Budget Office forecasts a $3.7 trillion deficit, a 5.6% economic contraction and an unemployment rate of nearly 12% by year’s end.
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/04/24/business/stock-market-live-coronavirus.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: A Trump-hater says “Sadness and Disbelief From a World Missing American Leadership.”
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/04/23/world/europe/coronavirus-american-exceptionalism.html
— FRONT PAGE: Trump-haters say “Home Alone at the White House: A Sour President, With TV His Constant Companion.”
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/04/23/us/politics/coronavirus-trump.html
— U.S. Supreme Court Refuses to Block Trump Immigration Policy During Pandemic – Reuters
https://www.nytimes.com/reuters/2020/04/24/us/24reuters-usa-court-immigration.html

WASHINGTON POST
— Stephen Miller has long-term vision for Trump’s ‘temporary’ immigration order, according to private call with supporters – Nick Miroff and Josh Dawsey 
https://www.washingtonpost.com/immigration/stephen-miller-audio-immigration-coronavirus/2020/04/24/8eaf59ba-8631-11ea-9728-c74380d9d410_story.html

NEW YORK POST
— Pension bombs are states’ own fault – Editorial
https://nypost.com/2020/04/24/pension-bombs-are-states-own-fault-and-other-commentary/

NEW YORK DAILY NEWS
— Thirty New Yorkers reported ingesting household cleaners in 18-hour span after Trump’s bogus coronavirus claims – ANNA SANDERS and CHRIS SOMMERFELDT
https://www.nydailynews.com/coronavirus/ny-coronavirus-new-yorkers-household-cleaners-trump-20200425-rnaqio5dyfeaxmthxx2vktqa5m-story.html

USA TODAY
— ‘It’s going to be around a long time’: What we’ve learned from the first discovered COVID-19 cases – Jorge L. Ortiz
https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2020/04/22/coronavirus-going-around-long-time-expert-says/3009409001/
— State, city workers could be next wave of layoffs as tax revenue dries up amid COVID-19 – Charisse Jones
https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/2020/04/23/coronavirus-could-cost-state-government-worker-their-jobs/2998645001/
— Protests show two Americas — those who lost their jobs and those still getting paid People don’t appreciate being condescended to and bossed around, especially when the leaders ask them for sacrifices without empathy and humility. – Glenn Harlan Reynolds
https://www.usatoday.com/story/opinion/2020/04/21/behind-protests-two-americas-one-unemployed-and-one-gets-paychecks-column/5167453002/

HOUSTON CHRONICLE
— Texas lottery sales surge as COVID stimulus money arrives – Eric Dexheimer (DIERSEN: What percent of stimulus money is spent on booze, gambling, pot, and other vices?) 
https://www.houstonchronicle.com/news/houston-texas/texas/article/Fulfilling-warnings-lottery-sales-surge-as-COVID-15219652.php#article-comments?eType=EmailBlastContent&eId=0cf404eb-d292-4dbb-8162-8f02a8a318a2

WALL STREET JOURNAL
— Get Ready for the Return of Inflation Fed actions have increased the quantity of money in the U.S. economy at a blistering rate. – Tim Congdon
https://www.wsj.com/articles/get-ready-for-the-return-of-inflation-11587659836
— 10 Financial Moves to Make if You Have Lost Your Job—or Fear You Will The wave of layoffs makes it imperative to have a financial plan in place, even if you’re still working. Here’s how to do it. – Chris Kornelis
https://www.wsj.com/articles/10-financial-moves-to-make-if-you-have-lost-your-jobor-fear-you-will-11587645633

FORBES
— The Crisis Pulls The Rug Out From Under Many Older Workers’ Retirement Security – Christian Weller
https://www.forbes.com/sites/christianweller/2020/04/24/the-crisis-pulls-the-rug-out-from-under-many-older-workers-retirement-security/

RASMUSSEN REPORTS
— Most Favor Trump’s Halt to Immigration to Help U.S. Workers; Democrats Don’t
https://www.rasmussenreports.com/public_content/politics/current_events/disease/most_favor_trump_s_halt_to_immigration_to_help_u_s_workers_democrats_don_t