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April 20 Evening Edition

ABC7
— Coronavirus Illinois: COVID-19 has not peaked in IL as cases top 31K, Pritzker says; Nursing home concerns grow as PPE arrives from China
https://abc7chicago.com/health/covid-19-has-not-peaked-in-illinois-as-cases-top-31k-pritzker-says-/6116629/
— Coronavirus in the US: Trump says governors play ‘political game’ with COVID-19 tests – AP
https://abc7chicago.com/health/trump-says-governors-play-political-game-with-covid-19-tests/6117729/
— Park Forest coronavirus: National Guard starts COVID-19 testing at Elisabeth Ludeman Development Center – Cate Cauguiran
https://abc7chicago.com/health/il-national-guard-starts-covid-19-testing-at-park-forest-development-center/6118183/
— Governors, amid protests, ask Pence for help keeping people home, test gear – KATHERINE FAULDERS
https://abc7chicago.com/governors-amid-protests-ask-pence-for-help-keeping-people-home-test-gear/6118292/

NBC5
— Highest One-Week Coronavirus Death Toll Reported in Illinois In Illinois, 555 peopled died as a result of the coronavirus over the past seven days
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/highest-one-week-coronavirus-death-toll-reported-in-illinois/2259062/
— Illinois Reports 1,151 New Cases of Coronavirus, 59 Additional Deaths Illinois remains under a stay-at-home order through April 30, but Gov. J.B. Pritzker says a decision on whether that date will be extended is coming
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/coronavirus/illinois-reports-1151-new-cases-of-coronavirus-59-additional-deaths/2258826/

CBS2
— Lightfoot: City, Local Groups Launch COVID-19 ‘Response Team’ For Communities Of Color
https://chicago.cbslocal.com/2020/04/20/lightfoot-city-community-organizations-launch-response-team-for-communities-of-color/

FOX NEWS CHICAGO
— Illinois COVID-19 cases rise to 31,508; statewide death toll now 1,349
https://www.fox32chicago.com/news/illinois-covid-19-cases-rise-to-31508-statewide-death-toll-now-1349

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— Another 59 people die of COVID-19 in Illinois; hospitalizations remain flat during outbreak Illinois has 1,151 new confirmed cases of the virus, bringing the state’s total to 31,508 positive case. The state has lost 1,349 people to the outbreak, and the coronavirus is now in 95 of the state’s 102 counties, officials said. – Tina Sfondeles
https://chicago.suntimes.com/coronavirus/2020/4/20/21228511/coronavirus-covid-19-illinois-deaths-hospitalization-confirmed-cases-pritzker 
— Efforts outlined to bridge Chicago’s racial divide in coronavirus-related deaths The strategy focuses, at least initially, on three hard-hit neighborhoods: Austin, Auburn-Gresham and South Shore. It includes expanded testing and 60,000 free masks, as well as three 90-minute telephone town hall meetings. – Fran Spielman
https://chicago.suntimes.com/coronavirus/2020/4/20/21228719/coronavirus-chicago-death-rate-racial-disparity-austin-auburn-gresham
— Community groups call for health care equity as black Chicago grapples with COVID-19 “The spread of COVID-19 to the heart of Chicago, which is the black community, has shown and uncovered every dark and ugly disparity that my community faces daily,” Action Now Chicago Executive Director Debra Harris said. – Sam Charles
https://chicago.suntimes.com/coronavirus/2020/4/20/21228284/health-care-equity-black-chicago-coronavirus-covid-19
— Illinois, nation need to do much more COVID-19 testing to safely reopen economy Some public health experts say testing must be doubled or even tripled before the nation’s economy can safely open its doors. – Editorial
https://chicago.suntimes.com/2020/4/20/21225168/illinois-coronavirus-covid-19-testing-pritzer-trump-governors

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— During daily briefing, President Donald Trump blasts Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker over COVID-19 testing – Dan Petrella
https://www.chicagotribune.com/coronavirus/ct-coronavirus-trump-pritzker-spat-20200421-ghiz4o7h7vhlfc6qq47lxh3qbi-story.html
— Governors push back hard after Trump accuses Democrats of playing ‘a very dangerous political game’ by insisting there is a shortage of coronavirus tests – AP
https://www.chicagotribune.com/coronavirus/ct-nw-coronavirus-testing-governors-meeting-20200420-qp77whwo7rhvxjsthulipkgx6i-story.html
— Coronavirus in Illinois updates: Officials report 1,151 new known COVID-19 cases and 59 additional deaths statewide, as Pritzker says hospitalizations up 7% from 5 days ago
https://www.chicagotribune.com/coronavirus/ct-coronavirus-pandemic-chicago-illinois-news-20200420-fiyolw53xfhtvjdijyswhcwxei-story.html
— ‘We have learned a great deal in the past 12 weeks’; Naperville Mayor Steve Chirico wants some businesses to reopen May 1 – ERIN HEGARTY
https://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/naperville-sun/ct-nvs-mayor-steve-chirico-coronavirus-reopen-st-20200420-blqhpmkf2fchnkzawmr7z4nwba-story.html
— Chicago’s coronavirus disparity: Black Chicagoans still dying disproportionately in city as Mayor Lightfoot creates response teams for hard-hit neighborhoods – Gregory Pratt
https://www.chicagotribune.com/coronavirus/ct-coronavirus-chicago-african-american-population-20200420-c2nyvnq4vrcundwdfvhdldtlfe-story.html
— Illinois congressional Republicans oppose Democratic state Senate president’s request for $41 billion in federal aid, accuse him of using crisis to try to cover mismanagement – RICK PEARSON
https://www.chicagotribune.com/coronavirus/ct-coronavirus-don-harmon-40-billion-federal-request-republicans-20200420-6k5m54gcfffqtmkfsigpuql7hm-story.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: White-haters use coronavirus to promote hatred against Whites. 
https://www.chicagotribune.com/opinion/commentary/ct-opinion-coronavirus-asian-americans-morita-20200420-ep3bmn3tincczfihw3qvl64boa-story.html

DAILY HERALD
— COVID-19 deaths rise by 59; Pritzker suggests eventual reopening by region – Marni Pyke
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20200420/covid-19-deaths-rise-by-59-pritzker-suggests-eventual-reopening-by-region
— 16 migrants test positive for coronavirus on Mexican border – AP
https://www.dailyherald.com/article/20200420/news/304209918/
— April 20 COVID-19 cases per county; use our map to search by ZIP code
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20200420/april-20-covid-19-cases-per-county-use-our-map-to-search-by-zip-code
— Governor pledges to expand testing of nursing home staffs – Katlyn Smith and Marie Wilson
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20200420/governor-pledges-to-expand-testing-of-nursing-home-staffs

CRAIN’S CHICAGO BUSINESS
— United projects $2.1 billion loss in first quarter The airline’s early look at first-quarter results is the first for big U.S. carriers and presages a gruesome set of earnings reports after flights were curtailed worldwide because of COVID-19.
https://www.chicagobusiness.com/news/united-projects-21-billion-loss-first-quarter
— Northwestern freezes faculty pay, halts hiring The university said that increased financial pressure, including $25 million in lost revenue, requires measures to adjust to the pandemic and its impact. – LYNNE MAREK (DIERSEN: While I worked for GAO 1980-1997, the agency a) was almost always under hiring and/or promotion freezes and b) shrank by about 50%. SEE: https://www.gao.gov/assets/700/690041.pdf )
https://www.chicagobusiness.com/education/northwestern-freezes-faculty-pay-halts-hiring
— Lightfoot scales back bid for executive powers “If we were bypassing aldermanic oversight, we wouldn’t have presented an ordinance,” the mayor said in response to criticism of a new push for COVID-19 mayoral powers. – A.D. QUIG 
https://www.chicagobusiness.com/government/lightfoot-scales-back-bid-executive-powers
— Palmer House flagged for potential loan default The owner of the city’s second-largest hotel missed its April debt payment on the property as the hospitality sector continues to get slammed by the coronavirus crisis. – DANNY ECKER 
https://www.chicagobusiness.com/commercial-real-estate/palmer-house-flagged-potential-loan-default

WGN RADIO
— Pandemic squeezes finances of Democratic grassroots donors – AP
https://wgnradio.com/news/political-news/pandemic-squeezes-finances-of-democratic-grassroots-donors/

SOUTHERN
— Illinois Senate Republicans, including Schimpf, question Pritzker on prison sentence commutations – JERRY NOWICKI
https://thesouthern.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/illinois-senate-republicans-including-schimpf-question-pritzker-on-prison-sentence-commutations/article_22467b39-c72b-54aa-ad42-8477059eede4.html

HOMEWOOD FLOSSMOOR PATCH
— 15 Coronavirus Cases, 8 Deaths At Manor Care Homewood Data released by the Illinois Department of Public Health also shows eight cases and three deaths at Sunrise of Flossmoor. – Tim Moran (DIERSEN: My aunt has been a resident at Sunrise of Flossmoor since 2010.)
https://patch.com/illinois/homewood-flossmoor/15-coronavirus-cases-8-deaths-manor-care-homewood

SIDLEY
— DISGUSTING, TRAGIC: High Times for the Cannabis Business
https://www.sidley.com/en/insights/newsupdates/2020/04/podcast-high-times-for-the-cannabis-business

MCHENRY COUNTY BLOG
— IL Senate Democrats Using Wuhan Coronavirus to Get Federal Aid to Solve Their Financial Mess 
https://legalinsurrection.com/2020/04/il-senate-democrats-using-wuhan-coronavirus-to-get-federal-aid-to-solve-their-financial-mess/

ILLINOIS REVIEW
— FARMERS TO GET $16B IN FEDERAL DIRECT PAYMENTS, FOOD BANKS $3B, SAYS CONG. DAVIS
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2020/04/farmers-to-get-16b-in-federal-direct-payments-food-banks-3b-says-cong-davis.html
— WHERE’S WEYERMULLER? RALLYING IN WISCONSIN TO “REOPEN AMERICA”
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2020/04/wheres-weyermuller-rallying-in-wisconsin-to-reopen-america-.html
— WEGMANN: WH COUNTERS PRITZKER’S CLAIM OF STINGINESS WITH COVID AID
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2020/04/wegmann-wh-counters-pritzkers-claim-of-stinginess-with-covid-aid.html

CAPITOL FAX
— 1,151 new cases, 59 additional deaths
https://capitolfax.com/2020/04/20/1151-new-cases-59-additional-deaths/
— Pritzker talks about hospitalization numbers – Hospitalizations still rising, but slower – Talks about nursing home testing plans – Warns “bad actors” in nursing home management – Dr. Ezike explains challenges in reporting nursing home data “The data is as good as the data that went in” – Dr. Ezike working with nursing homes, hospitals to identify when residents can go home – Pritzker explains why White House claims on testing are not full story – Outlines how “air bridge” really works – Addresses question about when enough testing to reopen economy – Will address IDES issues in two days – Hints again that mask requirement could be in revised EO – Says regionalized reopening under consideration – Says White House admits antibody tests inadequate – Working with budgeteers – Repeats that we’ll need 14 days of numbers going down to start reopening process
https://capitolfax.com/2020/04/20/pritzker-talks-about-hospitalization-numbers/
— COVID-19 roundup
https://capitolfax.com/2020/04/20/covid-19-roundup-23/
— Republican delegation tells Harmon to withdraw graduated income tax, institute pension reforms, cut state and local spending
https://capitolfax.com/2020/04/20/republican-delegation-tells-harmon-to-withdraw-graduated-income-tax-institute-pension-reforms-cut-state-and-local-spending/
— The nursing home dilemma
https://capitolfax.com/2020/04/20/the-nursing-home-dilemma/
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: According to pot pushers, “Black residents of Illinois were seven times more likely to be arrested for cannabis possession in Illinois before the State regulated purchase and possession at the beginning of this year.”
https://capitolfax.com/2020/04/20/study-before-legalization-illinois-had-the-3rd-highest-rate-of-racial-bias-in-cannabis-arrests/
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Trump-haters use coronavirus to promote hatred of Trump and his supporters.
https://capitolfax.com/2020/04/20/the-protesters-are-a-super-minority-of-a-super-minority/

GOPUSA
— Breaking Point? Coronavirus Protests ERUPT Over Lockdown Orders
https://www.gopusa.com/?p=87786
— Don’t Let The Cure Destroy The Patient
https://www.gopusa.com/?p=87767
— Obama AG Eric Holder Eagerly Uses COVID-19 For Political Advantage
https://www.gopusa.com/?p=87746
— Reports From CA Antibody Testing Suggest Many Have Had Coronavirus With No Symptoms
https://www.gopusa.com/?p=87802
— Omar, AOC, Tlaib Sponsor Bill To Cancel Rent, Mortgage Payments
https://www.gopusa.com/?p=87796?omhide=true
— Could Anti-Lockdown Protests Be New Tea Party Movement?
https://www.gopusa.com/?p=87762
— Trump Says That Christians Are Treated Differently Than Others During The COVID-19 Pandemic
https://www.gopusa.com/?p=87744

BREITBART
— Pat Buchanan: Biden’s Plan to Fight Coronavirus Is Healthcare for Illegals – JOHN BINDER
https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2020/04/19/joe-biden-pat-buchanan-coronavirus-healthcare/
— 450,000 Illegal Immigrants Are Getting College Degrees – NEIL MUNRO (DIERSEN: Democrat employers give preference to illegals over citizens of America, that is, Democrat employers hire, retain, and promote illegals over citizens of America. Illegals are future Democrats.) 
https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2020/04/19/report-450000-illegal-immigrants-college-degrees/
— ‘Squad’ Demands Vote-by-Mail, Benefits for Illegal Aliens in Relief Package – HANNAH BLEAU
https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2020/04/20/squad-demandd-vote-mail-benefits-illegal-aliens-relief-package/
— Kevin McCarthy: China’s Lies, Democrats’ Gamesmanship Combine to Harm American Health, Economy in Coronavirus Crisis – MATTHEW BOYLE
https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2020/04/19/exclusive-kevin-mccarthy-chinas-lies-democrats-gamesmanship-combine-to-harm-american-health-economy-in-coronavirus-crisis/
— Big Business Complains of Labor Shortage, High Wages While 22M Americans Out of Work – JOHN BINDER
https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2020/04/19/big-business-complains-of-labor-shortage-high-wages-while-22m-americans-out-of-work/

TOWNHALL
— NYT Exploits Man’s Coronavirus Death With Shoddy, Hypocritical Hit Piece on Fox News – Guy Benson
https://townhall.com/tipsheet/guybenson/2020/04/20/nyt-fox-hit-piece-n2567204

THE HILL
— Fauci warns protests will ‘backfire,’ slow economic recovery – BRETT SAMUELS
https://thehill.com/homenews/administration/493647-fauci-warns-protests-against-against-stay-at-home-orders-will

CNN
— US oil prices crash below $0 a barrel. – Clare Duffy
https://www.cnn.com/2020/04/19/tech/global-stocks/index.html

NEW YORK TIMES
— U.S. Oil Prices Plunge Into Negative Territory
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/04/20/business/stock-market-live-trading-coronavirus.html

WASHINGTON POST
— White House, GOP face heat after hotel and restaurant chains helped run small business program dry With program out of money, backlash prompts executives at Shake Shack to return $10 million loan. – Jonathan O’Connell 
https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/2020/04/20/white-house-gop-face-heat-after-hotel-restaurant-chains-helped-run-small-business-program-dry/
— Brett Giroir, Trump’s testing czar, was forced out of a job developing vaccine projects. Now he’s on the hot seat. – Michael Kranish (DIERSEN: In Diersen v. GAO, I entered into the record all of the many performance evaluations that I received while I worked for GAO 1980-1997. Not one of them justified the adverse actions that my Democrat superiors took against me including forcing me to retire in 1997 when I was 49 years old, always ranking me in the bottom half of my coworkers for pay-for-performance purposes, not promoting me beyond GS-13, getting rid of my mentor in 1987, keeping me off audits of IRS for all but 3 of the almost 18 years that I worked for GAO, and forcing me to take a $20,157 (21%) pay cut in today’s dollars to transfer from IRS to GAO in 1980.) 
https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/brett-giroir-trumps-testing-czar-was-forced-out-of-a-job-developing-vaccine-projects-now-hes-on-the-hot-seat/2020/04/19/b061b968-7e89-11ea-8de7-9fdff6d5d83e_story.html
(FROM THE ARTICLE: Brett Giroir, the federal official overseeing coronavirus testing efforts, says that his experience working on vaccine development projects at Texas A&M University helped prepare him for this historic moment. He once said that his vaccine effort was so vital that “the fate of 50 million people will rely on us getting this done.” But after eight years of work on several vaccine projects, Giroir was told in 2015 he had 30 minutes to resign or he would be fired. His annual performance evaluation at Texas A&M, the local newspaper reported, said he was “more interested in promoting yourself” than the health science center where he worked. He got low marks on being a “team player.” Now President Trump has given Giroir the crucial task of ending the massive shortfall of tests for the novel coronavirus. Some governors have blasted the lack of federal help on testing, which they say is necessary to enact Trump’s plan for reopening the economy.)
— Historic plunge in oil prices sends U.S. stocks reeling, with Dow losing nearly 600 points U.S. crude prices for May delivery turned negative – a first – amid scarce demand and limited storage capacity – Jacob Bogage and Thomas Heath
https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/2020/04/20/stocks-markets-today-oil-coronavirus/

WALL STREET JOURNAL
— To Get Back to Work, Companies Seek Coronavirus Tests for Workers Testing workers for Covid-19 could prevent the virus’s spread and boost confidence about coming back to work, but it’s no easy undertaking, medical experts say – Sarah Krouse (DIERSEN: Of course, if members of protected groups disproportionally fail tests, Trump-haters will blame that on Trump and those who are Trump supporters, Protestant, conservative, patriotic, Republican, American, White, male, older, non-poor, gun owners, German American, draft avoiders, and/or those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time. Protected groups include: Trump-haters, illegals, non-citizens, Democrats, Libertarians, Greens, RINOs, moderates, liberals, Blacks, Asians, females, young people, LGBTQers, non-Protestants, non-German Americans, stoners, those who have criminal records, those who have less money than others, those whose ancestors have not been in America for a long time, etc.) 
https://www.wsj.com/articles/to-get-back-to-work-companies-seek-coronavirus-tests-for-workers-11587375003
— Coronavirus Testing Hampered by Disarray, Shortages, Backlogs State officials and labs say competition for supplies and questionable results are prolonging the national crisis – Christopher Weaver and Rebecca Ballhaus
https://www.wsj.com/articles/coronavirus-testing-hampered-by-disarray-shortages-backlogs-11587328441

RASMUSSEN REPORTS
— 60% of Democrats Blame Trump More Than China for Coronavirus
https://www.rasmussenreports.com/public_content/politics/current_events/disease/60_of_democrats_blame_trump_more_than_china_for_coronavirus

April 19 Evening Edition

ABC7
— White House holds daily coronavirus press briefing as Trump, Congress near agreement on new aid package – AP
https://abc7chicago.com/health/trump-coronavirus-task-force-holds-daily-press-briefing-%7C-live/6115466/
— Illinois’ coronavirus cases top 30K, Pritzker says airlift of protective gear arriving from China – Will Jones
https://abc7chicago.com/health/illinois-covid-19-cases-top-30k/6114639/
— Northern Illinois mayors (Loves Park, Machesney Park, South Beloit, Cherry Valley and Durand) ask Gov. Pritzker to reopen businesses next month
https://abc7chicago.com/business/northern-illinois-mayors-ask-gov-pritzker-to-reopen-businesses/6115554/

NBC5
— Illinois Coronavirus Updates: Assisted Living Facilities Hit Hard by Virus; 1,197 New Cases Reported
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/illinois-coronavirus-updates-assisted-living-facilities-hit-hard-by-virus-1197-new-cases-reported/2258409/
— Illinois Releases Data on Coronavirus Cases, Deaths in State’s Nursing Homes The data was gleaned from 17 different counties across the state, including Cook, DuPage and Will counties
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/illinois-releases-data-on-coronavirus-cases-deaths-in-states-nursing-homes/2258270/
— COVID-19 Continues to Have Big Impact on Illinois Nursing Homes
https://www.nbcchicago.com/top-videos-home/covid-19-continues-to-have-big-impact-on-illinois-nursing-homes/2258254/
— In New Poll, 60 Percent Support Keeping Stay-at-Home Restrictions to Fight Coronavirus Fifty-eight percent say they are more worried about stopping the virus’ spread while 32 percent are more concerned with the economic fallout, a new NBC News/WSJ poll shows (DIERSEN: Democrats plan on using the “economic fallout” to defeat Trump and all the other Republican candidate on November 3, 2020.)
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/national-international/in-new-poll-60-percent-support-keeping-stay-at-home-restrictions-to-fight-coronavirus/2258264/
— U.S. Coronavirus Updates: Pence Says 150,000 Tests Now Being Conducted Daily
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/coronavirus/us-coronavirus-updates-pence-says-150000-tests-now-being-conducted-daily/2258383/

CBS2
— Number Of Illinois COVID-19 Cases Tops 30,000; Another Flight Of PPE Coming To Illinois From China On Monday
https://chicago.cbslocal.com/2020/04/19/number-of-illinois-covid-19-cases-tops-30000-another-flight-of-ppe-coming-to-illinois-from-china-on-monday/
— 5 Winnebago County Mayors Ask Gov. Pritzker For Authority To Reopen Some Businesses If Stay-At-Home Order Is Extended
https://chicago.cbslocal.com/2020/04/19/5-winnebago-county-mayors-ask-gov-pritzker-for-authority-to-reopen-some-businesses-if-stay-at-home-order-is-extended/

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— Northern Illinois mayors (Loves Park, Machesney Park, South Beloit, Cherry Valley and Durand) ask Pritzker to allow local control over coronavirus restrictions – AP
https://www.chicagotribune.com/coronavirus/ct-northern-illinois-reopening-20200419-2qkxvrdoizd6nc5v5aumi5pgoq-story.html
— New data shows far reach of COVID-19 in Illinois nursing homes: At least 286 deaths, nearly a quarter of the toll in the state – JOE MAHR, PATRICK M. O’CONNELL and KATHERINE ROSENBERG-DOUGLAS
https://www.chicagotribune.com/coronavirus/ct-coronavirus-illinois-nursing-home-data-20200419-wrh22wdtxzblblf2xsz5j5nhdy-story.html
— Coronavirus in Illinois updates: Here’s what’s happening Sunday with COVID-19 in the Chicago area
https://www.chicagotribune.com/coronavirus/ct-coronavirus-pandemic-chicago-illinois-news-20200418-6sccyfajcfg75epd5om5ezorni-story.html
— Protesters rally at Wisconsin Capitol against stay-home order – AP
https://www.chicagotribune.com/coronavirus/ct-nw-coronavirus-wisconsin-protest-stay-home-20200419-eglpgluatzbljdgouycefzmpbu-story.html
— What’s next for America in the coronavirus pandemic? No quick return to our old lives, experts say. – DONALD G. MCNEIL JR.
https://www.chicagotribune.com/coronavirus/ct-nw-nyt-cb-coronavirus-whats-next-20200419-re4qurwcnfd2nmqkkwrpqxwfgq-story.html
— Governor to those protesting stay-at-home order: ‘We’re in the middle of an emergency, a pandemic’ – PATRICK M. O’CONNELL and JAMIE MUNKS
https://www.chicagotribune.com/coronavirus/ct-coronavirus-illinois-20200419-ezp4embhardjbkeapo5tq427ei-story.html

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— Illinois reports 33 more COVID-19 deaths as total cases surpass 30K Illinois officials announced another 33 deaths and 1,197 new cases of COVID-19 on Sunday. The state has seen 30,357 cases and 1,290 deaths since the pandemic first hit. – Jake Wittich
https://chicago.suntimes.com/coronavirus/2020/4/19/21227210/illinois-covid-19-deaths-cases-coronovirus-30000
— Senate President Don Harmon’s foolish pitch to Washington can only hurt Illinois Harmon and Illinois Senate Democrats have asked for $10 billion in federal COVID-19 recovery funds to bail out state pensions — a problem not even remotely related to COVID-19. This makes Illinois stand out in the most selfish of ways. – Editorial
https://chicago.suntimes.com/2020/4/19/21226709/don-harmon-illinois-senate-democrats-pension-bailout-10-billion-cares-act-stimululs
— Facing calls for transparency, Pritzker administration releases data showing COVID-19’s toll on nursing facilities Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s office released figures Saturday showing that 3,265 residents and staff members at long-term care facilities have tested positive for the new coronavirus, and 272 of them have died. – Tom Schuba 
https://chicago.suntimes.com/coronavirus/2020/4/19/21227038/pritzker-administration-data-covid-19-nursing-homes-deaths-coronavirus-illinois

DAILY HERALD
— Number of new coronavirus deaths across state drops to 33 – Steve Zalusky
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20200419/number-of-new-coronavirus-deaths-across-state-drops-to-33

WTTW
— Pritzker: ‘Millions’ of Gloves, Masks Headed to Illinois from China New statewide totals: 30,357 cases, 1,290 deaths
https://news.wttw.com/2020/04/19/pritzker-millions-gloves-masks-headed-illinois-china
— Global Health Crisis Pits Economic Against Health Concerns – AP
https://news.wttw.com/2020/04/19/global-health-crisis-pits-economic-against-health-concerns
— Masks Are (Mostly) Optional in Illinois, But Please, Wipe Down Your Groceries: Governor – Amanda Vinicky
https://news.wttw.com/2020/04/19/masks-are-mostly-optional-illinois-please-wipe-down-your-groceries-governor

SPRINGFIELD STATE JOURNAL REGISTER
— Clock ticking on fair maps amendment as priorities shift – Kade Heather
https://www.sj-r.com/news/20200419/clock-ticking-on-fair-maps-amendment-as-priorities-shift

CHAMPAIGN/URBANA NEWS GAZETTE
— Fiscal forecast worse than ugly – Editorial
https://www.news-gazette.com/opinion/editorials/editorial-fiscal-forecast-worse-than-ugly/article_f1b26a04-b3b8-568d-bf65-11b011663193.html

BELLEVILLE NEWS DEMOCRAT
— Coronavirus cases, deaths continue to rise in Illinois. Here are the latest numbers. – HANA MUSLIC
https://www.bnd.com/news/coronavirus/article242124686.html

DAILY EGYPTIAN
— Protesters block state capitol, demand end to quarantine – Kallie Cox
https://dailyegyptian.com/100935/showcase/protesters-block-state-capitol-demand-end-to-quarantine/

WGLT
— Bloomington Drive-Up Site Has Tested 2,200+ People In Past 3 Weeks – RYAN DENHAM
https://www.wglt.org/post/bloomington-drive-site-has-tested-2200-people-past-3-weeks#stream/0

NPR ILLINOIS
— Expert Warns Of ‘Real Festival Of Partisan Gerrymandering’ In 2021 – MILES PARKS 
https://www.nprillinois.org/post/expert-warns-real-festival-partisan-gerrymandering-2021#stream/0
— Coronavirus Fears Have Produced A Lot Of New Gun Owners – LEIGH PATERSON 
https://www.nprillinois.org/post/coronavirus-fears-have-produced-lot-new-gun-owners-and-safety-concerns#stream/0

POSITIVELY NAPERVILLE
— April 19, 2020: Daily COVID-19 Case Counts* for DuPage 
https://www.positivelynaperville.com/2020/04/19/april-19-2020-daily-covid-19-case-counts-for-dupage-county-and-beyond/112144

WHEATON PATCH
— DuPage County Coronavirus Update, 1,693 Cases, 87 Deaths This article includes a breakdown of coronavirus cases by municipality. – Lisa Marie Farver
https://patch.com/illinois/wheaton/dupage-county-coronavirus-update-1-693-cases-87-deaths

CHICAGO NOW
— State workers in Illinois scheduled for raise while other workers get fired – Dennis Byrne (DIERSEN: During the 1990s, GAO’s Chicago office got rid of all its employees who were Republican, White, male, and/or non-veteran who had not made GS-13 (currently $101,176) by age 25, GS-14 (currently $119,559) by age 30, GS-15 (currently $140,634) by age 35, and Senior Executive Service (currently $170,800) by age 40.) 
http://www.chicagonow.com/dennis-byrnes-barbershop/2020/04/state-workers-in-illinois-scheduled-for-raise-while-other-workers-get-fired/

CAPITOL FAX
— 1,197 new cases, 33 additional deaths
https://capitolfax.com/2020/04/19/1197-new-cases-33-additional-deaths/
— Pritzker praises National Guard – Announces new PPE shipment – Talks about emergency child care – Taking temperatures of workers is not enough – Asked when is it going to be over – Explains difference between testing and testing capacity – Hints at mask order – Order could happen as adjustments are made to EO – Says doctors make decisions on hydroxychloroquine not him – State has threatened meat processing facilities with closure – “Having a slightly higher profile” has helped state – Reagent shortage preventable with Defense Production Act invocation – People “absolutely should wipe down items that they buy at the stores”
https://capitolfax.com/2020/04/19/pritzker-praises-national-guard-announces-new-ppe-shipment/
— Governor’s briefing will only have pool reporters going forward
https://capitolfax.com/2020/04/19/governors-briefing-will-only-have-pool-reporters-going-forward/
— COVID-19 roundup
https://capitolfax.com/2020/04/19/covid-19-roundup-22/
— Humidity, masks and nursing homes
https://capitolfax.com/2020/04/19/humidity-masks-and-nursing-homes/

WASHINGTON TIMES
–Trump’s reelection hopes likely hinge on coronavirus rebound – Dave Boyer 
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2020/apr/19/trump-reelection-hinges-coronavirus-rebound/
— Wake up and smell the Alinsky: Leftists use COVID-19 pandemic to bring about revolutionary change – Cheryl K. Chumley
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2020/apr/18/coronavirus-and-smell-saul-alinsky/
— Democrats call for police bias training over coronavirus mask fears – AP
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2020/apr/19/kamala-harris-democrats-call-police-bias-training-/

WASHINGTON EXAMINER
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Democrats blame Trump for coronavirus. How strongly will Democrats blame Republican candidates on November 3, 2020 ballots in your precinct for coronavirus?
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/hes-a-weak-leader-pelosi-denounces-trump-for-assigning-blame-on-the-coronavirus
— Pelosi says she encouraged public gatherings in Chinatown to ‘end the discrimination’ against Asian Americans – Dominick Mastrangelo
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/pelosi-says-she-encouraged-public-gatherings-in-chinatown-to-end-the-discrimination-against-asian-americans

DAILY CALLER
— NYC Has Formed A Coronavirus Anti-Discrimination Response Team – JASON HOPKINS
https://dailycaller.com/2020/04/19/nyc-coronavirus-task-force-anti-asian-discrimination/

DAILY WIRE
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Democrats blame Trump for coronavirus. How strongly will Democrats blame Republican candidates on November 3, 2020 ballots in your precinct for coronavirus?
https://www.dailywire.com/news/pelosi-trashes-president-trump-calls-him-weak-leader-says-coronavirus-reponse-a-failure
— New York Times Attacks Fox News On COVID-19 With Bogus Timeline.
https://www.dailywire.com/news/new-york-times-attacks-fox-news-on-covid-19-with-bogus-timeline-authors-tweet-comes-back-to-bite-her

TOWNHALL
— Pelosi’s Pathetic Attempt to Spin the Fact That She Didn’t Take the Coronavirus Seriously – Beth Baumann
https://townhall.com/tipsheet/bethbaumann/2020/04/19/watch-pelosis-pathetic-attempt-to-spin-the-fact-that-she-didnt-take-the-corona-n2567189

THE HILL
— Economy faces grueling road to recovery from coronavirus – SYLVAN LANE 
https://thehill.com/policy/finance/economy/493432-economy-faces-grueling-road-to-recovery-from-coronavirus

CNN
– U.S. coronavirus death toll tops 40,000
https://www.cnn.com/webview/world/live-news/coronavirus-pandemic-04-19-20-intl/h_55966744904e9d5a8a230168617ce480

NBC NEWS
— For coronavirus job losses, geography and education are destiny Every state is feeling some pain, but the numbers show massive jumps in unemployment in a few states.
https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/meet-the-press/covid-job-losses-geography-education-are-destiny-n1187321
— Governors decry Trump support of coronavirus protesters: ‘Dangerous’
https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/donald-trump/governors-decry-trump-support-coronavirus-protesters-dangerous-n1187391

NEW YORK TIMES
— De Blasio to Trump: ‘Are You Telling N.Y.C. to Drop Dead?’
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/04/19/nyregion/coronavirus-new-york-update.html
— Covid-19 Is the New Civil Rights Frontier First came early data showing that the coronavirus affected African-Americans disproportionately. Then came the fight for a fair response and recovery. – Audra D. S. Burch
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/04/19/us/coronavirus-civil-rights.html

NEW YORK POST
— Facebook’s ‘fact checkers’ are the real fake news after censoring Post story – Editorial
https://nypost.com/2020/04/17/facebook-fact-checkers-foul-again-after-censoring-post-story/

WASHINGTON POST
— Pro-gun activists using Facebook groups to push anti-quarantine protests – Isaac Stanley-Becker and Tony Romm
https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2020/04/19/pro-gun-activists-using-facebook-groups-push-anti-quarantine-protests/

WALL STREET JOURNAL
— New York City Has Logged 248 Complaints of Coronavirus Discrimination Majority of reports were made in March and April; about 42% have been specifically anti-Asian – Stephanie Yang
https://www.wsj.com/articles/new-york-city-has-logged-248-complaints-of-coronavirus-discrimination-11587308400
— A World of Hardening Borders The pandemic has empowered the nation-state, as global institutions falter and governments assert far-reaching control – Yaroslav Trofimov
https://www.wsj.com/articles/a-world-of-hardening-borders-11587135761
— Young Americans Are Still Catching Up From the Last Recession. Now They Face a New One. Millennials take stock of their finances and prepare for financial uncertainty yet again. – Julia Carpenter
https://www.wsj.com/articles/young-americans-are-still-catching-up-from-the-last-recession-now-theres-a-new-one-11587170863

ATLANTIC
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: A Trump-hater says “Trump Is Trading the Lives of the Poor for Economic Growth.”
https://www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archive/2020/04/trump-trading-lives-poor-economic-growth/610264/

BBC
— Coronavirus: US faced with protests amid pressure to reopen
https://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-52348288

April 18 Evening Edition

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

April 17 Evening Edition

ABC7
— Illinois schools to remain closed for rest of school year; state sees highest daily spike in COVID-19 cases Illinois suffers highest spike in COVID-19 cases in 1 day – Sarah Schulte and Liz Nagy
https://abc7chicago.com/health/illinois-schools-closed-for-rest-of-academic-year-pritzker-says/6110838/

NBC5
— 1,842 New Coronavirus Cases Reported in Illinois- State’s Largest Single-Day Spike With the state preparing to enter its fourth week of a stay-at-home order, the total number of cases reached 27,575
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/coronavirus/1842-new-coronavirus-cases-reported-in-illinois-states-largest-single-day-total/2257659/
— Pritzker Announces Illinois Schools Will Remain Closed for Rest of School Year “My decisions are hard ones, but they will follow the science and the science says they can’t go back to their normal,” Pritzker said – Lauren Stone 
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/pritzker-to-announce-illinois-schools-will-remain-closed-for-rest-of-school-year-sources/2257533/
— Illinois Hasn’t Hit Its Peak Yet, Health Officials Say “We haven’t peaked yet,” Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker said Friday
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/coronavirus/illinois-hasnt-hit-its-peak-yet-health-officials-say/2257757/
— Senator Tells VP Failed Virus Testing Is ‘dereliction’ The Senate is away from Washington through May 4, but it convenes twice each week for pro forma sessions that could be used to pass more coronavirus aid – Lisa Mascaro and Andrew Taylor
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/politics/new-pressure-on-lawmakers-as-virus-aid-for-firms-hits-limit/2257484/
— Coronavirus Could Complicate Trump’s Path to Reelection The pandemic, which has killed more than 30,000 Americans and left millions out of work, has eviscerated Trump’s hope to run for reelection on a strong economy – Jonathan Lemire, Nicholas Riccardi and Thomas Beaumont 
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/national-international/coronavirus-complicate-trump-reelection-path/2257388/

WGN TV
— Illinois schools to be closed for remainder of academic school year as state sees 1,842 new COVID-19 cases
https://wgntv.com/news/coronavirus/illinois-schools-expected-to-be-closed-for-remainder-of-academic-school-year/

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker shuts down schools for rest of academic year as state reports new single-day high in coronavirus cases – JAMIE MUNKS, GREGORY PRATT and JOHN BYRNE
https://www.chicagotribune.com/coronavirus/ct-coronavirus-illinois-schools-pritzker-20200417-uxpkcai7ejcyhazlhii3kwuflq-story.html
— Wall Street agency downgrades Illinois debt after Gov. J.B. Pritzker says coronavirus will blow multibillion hole in state budget – Dan Petrella
https://www.chicagotribune.com/coronavirus/ct-coronavirus-illlinois-finances-ratings-20200417-cv6w6xft5zbgzdqzehfkea7m6y-story.html
— Illinois National Guard activated for COVID-19 response at Park Forest developmental center with more than 100 cases – ZAK KOESKE
https://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/daily-southtown/ct-sta-illinois-national-guard-ludeman-center-st-0419-20200417-evmpvn4bfbegtia2njinmdbf54-story.html
— Some states take nation’s first, small steps toward loosening coronavirus restrictions, some seek help from Washington to expand testing – AP
https://www.chicagotribune.com/coronavirus/ct-nw-coronavirus-in-united-states-updates-20200417-qlhaumw7xvc6dpll4wgczuerxy-story.html
— Eight more coronavirus-related deaths reported in DuPage County, highest single day yet – Robert McCoppin
https://www.chicagotribune.com/coronavirus/ct-coronavirus-illinois-dupage-8-deaths-20200417-hfbef7rh5vdg7c5e7whjk2wpgy-story.html

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— Record spike of 1,842 new Illinois coronavirus cases: ‘The curve is bending. But it isn’t flat yet’ Get the latest news on how COVID-19 is impacting Chicago and Illinois.
https://chicago.suntimes.com/coronavirus/2020/4/17/21224770/latest-coronavirus-news-live-updates-chicago-illinois-2020

CRAIN’S CHICAGO BUSINESS
— Pritzker will keep schools closed – GREG HINZ
https://www.chicagobusiness.com/greg-hinz-politics/pritzker-will-keep-schools-closed

DAILY HERALD
— Illinois records highest single-day spike in COVID-19 cases, largely as a result of more tests – Jake Griffin
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20200417/illinois-records-highest-single-day-spike-in-covid-19-cases-largely-as-a-result-of-more-tests
— Scant testing in US migration system risks spreading virus – AP
https://www.dailyherald.com/article/20200417/news/304179930/
— Sean Morrison reelected Cook County GOP chair
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20200417/sean-morrison-reelected-cook-county-gop-chair
— Link, Shaw to keep political posts in Lake County
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20200417/link-shaw-to-keep-political-posts-in-lake-county
— Madison County officials fired for alleged dirt-digging – AP
https://www.dailyherald.com/article/20200417/news/304179937/
— Some states more ready for mail-in voting than others – AP
https://www.dailyherald.com/article/20200417/news/304179980/
— DuPage schools concerned about impact of potential property tax delays – Robert Sanchez
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20200417/dupage-schools-concerned-about-impact-of-potential-property-tax-delays

NEWS CHANNEL 20
— Virus forced schools online, but many students didn’t follow – AP
https://newschannel20.com/news/coronavirus/virus-forced-schools-online-but-many-students-didnt-follow

WIREPOINTS
— Illinois Senate Democrats Seek Massive Federal Bailout for State, Going Far Beyond Coronavirus Impact – Mark Glennon and Ted Dabrowski
https://wirepoints.org/illinois-senate-democrats-seek-massive-federal-bailout-for-state-going-far-beyond-coronavirus-impact-wirepoints/

MCHENRY COUNTY BLOG
— Trump: From Hamilton to Jefferson in Three Days: How Trump Positioned Governors to Take the Blame for Cocid-19 Deaths after Economy Re-Opened
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/04/17/trump-from-hamilton-to-jefferson-in-less-than-one-week-how-trump-positioned-governors-to-take-the-blame-for-deaths-after-economy-re-opened/ 
— Tyler Wilke Elected to Head McHenry County Republican Party
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/04/17/tyler-wilke-elected-to-head-mchenry-county-republican-party/ 
— Ness Pulls in BIG Bucks for Challenge to Skillicorn, Mainly from Mike Madigan and His Allies
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/04/17/ness-pulls-in-big-bucks-for-challenge-to-skillicorn/

ILLINOIS REVIEW
— IVES BLASTS CASTEN FOR WITHHOLDING SUPPORT FOR DISTRICT SMALL BUSINESS COVID-19 AID
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2020/04/ives-blasts-casten-for-withholding-support-for-district-small-business-covid-19-aid.html
— WORLD HEALTH ORGANIZATION SAYS RESTRICT ALCOHOL SALES DURING COVID CRISIS
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2020/04/world-health-organization-says-restrict-alcohol-sales-during-covid-crisis.html
— SCHOOL NOT TO RESUME FOR 2019-20 YEAR, SAYS ILLINOIS GOV
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2020/04/school-not-to-resume-for-2019-20-year-says-illinois-gov.html
— IL ESSENTIAL BUSINESSES THREATENED WITH WORKERS COMP LAWSUITS IF EMPLOYEES ACQUIRE COVID-19
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2020/04/workers-comp-.html

CAPITOL FAX
— Pritzker closes schools for rest of the academic year – “This was not a decision that I made lightly” – New EO to modify teacher licensing requirement – Outlines federal aid – Asks for understanding on grades – Has messages for teachers and students – Superintendent Ayala: “Closing the digital divide will be pivotal” – IDPH is tracking cases of healthcare workers, hasn’t made them public yet, but will – McCormick Place has five patients – Leaves door open for summer school – Hasn’t contemplated allowing parents to redo school year – Dr. Ezike: “I don’t think we’ve peaked” – Pritzker: “We have not peaked” – No specific action available to force a downward curve – Shies away from a mask requirement: “We don’t live in a dictatorial society” – Asked about large state facilities in southern Illinois
https://capitolfax.com/2020/04/17/pritzker-closes-schools-for-rest-of-the-academic-year-this-was-not-a-decision-that-i-made-lightly/
— 1,842 new cases, 62 additional deaths
https://capitolfax.com/2020/04/17/1842-new-cases-62-additional-deaths/
— COVID-19 roundup
https://capitolfax.com/2020/04/17/covid-19-roundup-20/

WASHINGTON TIMES
— Coronavirus case and death counts in U.S. ridiculously low – Cheryl K. Chumley
https://m.washingtontimes.com/news/2020/apr/14/coronavirus-case-and-death-counts-in-us-ridiculous/
— Joe Biden: Some Trump supporters back notion that ‘all Mexicans are rapists and all Muslims are bad’ – David Sherfinski (DIERSEN: Are you a Trump supporter? How do the following treat Trump supporters: a) the leaders of your Republican township/ward/county party organizations; b) the leaders of the Illinois Republican Party; c) the Republican leaders of your municipality; d) the Republican leaders of your township; e) the Republican leaders of your county; f) your Republican state representative and senator; g) your Republican U.S. Representative; and h) the Republican candidates on the November 3, 2020 ballot in your precinct?)
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2020/apr/16/joe-biden-some-trump-supporters-back-notion-all-me/
— Coronavirus ‘much more widespread’ than previously thought, Stanford antibody study finds – Valerie Richardson
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2020/apr/17/coronavirus-much-more-widespread-previously-though/

WASHINGTON EXAMINER
— ‘Full steam ahead’: RNC chairwoman says GOP plans to stage August convention despite coronavirus – David M. Drucker
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/campaigns/full-steam-ahead-rnc-chairwoman-says-gop-plans-to-stage-august-convention-despite-coronavirus
— Congressional scorekeeper estimates enacted pandemic relief bill will cost $1.8 trillion – Jay Heflin
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/congressional-scorekeeper-estimates-enacted-pandemic-relief-bill-will-cost-1-8t
— Republicans move away from their corporate allies and toward Trump on China – W. James Antle III (DIERSEN: From what I see, my critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes are going to stay with Communist China.)
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/republicans-move-away-from-their-corporate-allies-and-toward-trump-on-china

FOX NEWS
— Biden’s ‘deplorables moment’? Trump camp decries comments on president’s base – Gregg Re (DIERSEN: Are you a Trump supporter? How do the following treat Trump supporters: a) the leaders of your Republican township/ward/county party organizations; b) the leaders of the Illinois Republican Party; c) the Republican leaders of your municipality; d) the Republican leaders of your township; e) the Republican leaders of your county; f) your Republican state representative and senator; g) your Republican U.S. Representative; and h) the Republican candidates on the November 3, 2020 ballot in your precinct?)
https://www.foxnews.com/politics/bidens-deplorables-moment-trump-camp-decries-comments-on-presidents-base
(FROM THE ARTICLE: During a question-and-answer session, Biden responded “probably not” when someone asked if he could win over Trump supporters, and then he launched into a scathing critique. “There are people who support the president because they like the fact that he is engaged in the politics of division,” Biden said. “They really support the notion that, you know, all Mexicans are rapists and all Muslims are bad and… dividing this nation based on ethnicity, race. This is the one [sic] of the few presidents who succeeded by deliberately trying to divide the country, not unite the country.” Trump’s campaign fired back on Thursday. “Biden reveals his disdain for certain Americans burns just as hot as Hillary’s,” the Trump campaign said in a statement as Biden’s comments circulated. The campaign accused Biden of calling “working-class voters racist, xenophobic and Islamophobic.”)

GOPUSA
— Sacramento Cops Warn: Violate Coronavirus Stay-At-Home Order, You Could Be Arrested
https://www.gopusa.com/?p=87675

AMERICAN GREATNESS
— Are We Witnessing a Targeted Hit Against Trump Voters? If you tried to design an attack against the president’s supporters, you couldn’t do better than what the experts have done in the name of public health. – Curtis Ellis (DIERSEN: Are you a Trump supporter? How do the following treat Trump supporters: a) the leaders of your Republican township/ward/county party organizations; b) the leaders of the Illinois Republican Party; c) the Republican leaders of your municipality; d) the Republican leaders of your township; e) the Republican leaders of your county; f) your Republican state representative and senator; g) your Republican U.S. Representative; and h) the Republican candidates on the November 3, 2020 ballot in your precinct?)
https://amgreatness.com/2020/04/15/are-we-witnessing-a-targeted-hit-against-trump-voters/

BREITBART
— Joe Biden Exposes #MeToo Movement as Total BS – JOHN NOLTE
https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2020/04/17/joe-biden-exposes-metoo-movement-total-bs/
— Blue State Blues: Media Would Destroy Republicans for What Nancy Pelosi Is Doing to Block Funding for PPP – JOEL B. POLLAK
https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2020/04/17/blue-state-blues-media-would-destroy-republicans-for-what-nancy-pelosi-is-doing-to-block-funding-for-ppp/
— George W. Bush Center: More Globalization Is the Answer to Coronavirus Crisis – John Binder (DIERSEN: America-haters want America to be dependent on foreign countries for everything.)
https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2020/04/16/george-w-bush-center-globalization-answer-coronavirus-crisis/
— Goldman Sachs Predicts 36% Drop in iPhone Shipments – LUCAS NOLAN
https://www.breitbart.com/tech/2020/04/17/goldman-sachs-predicts-36-drop-in-iphone-shipments/
— Procter & Gamble Reports Biggest US Sales Surge in Decades – JOHN CARNEY
https://www.breitbart.com/economy/2020/04/17/procter-gamble-reports-biggest-us-sales-surge-in-decades/
— Coronavirus: International Flights Continue to Bring 100,000 Unchecked Travellers a Week to Britain – OLIVER JJ LANE
https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2020/04/17/coronavirus-international-flights-bring-100000-unchecked-travellers-week-britain/

NEWSMAX
— Undocumented Aliens and the Promised Land – James Walsh (DIERSEN: America-haters see illegals as being the soldiers in their army to destroy America.)
https://www.newsmax.com/jameswalsh/illegalimmigration/2020/04/17/id/963327/

HOT AIR
— “There’s nowhere to hide,” said Diane Swonk, chief economist at Grant Thornton in Chicago. “This is the deepest, fastest, most broad-based recession we’ve ever seen.” (DIERSEN: What helps you and your spouse to hide from the recession? For us, it includes my Civil Service Retirement System pension; our Social Security; our federal health, dental, and vision insurance subsidy; our having retirement savings; our owning a home; our not having debts; our not having dependents; etc.) 
https://hotair.com/headlines/archives/2020/04/nowhere-hide-unemployment-permeates-economy/

REAL CLEAR POLITICS
— When Media Advertising Boycotts Backfire – Mark Hemingway (DIERSEN: Which individuals, organizations, companies, and governments boycott you? I should write a book about those that boycott me and boycott my GOPUSA ILLINOIS emails. I would focus on those that claim to be religious, conservative, and/or Republican. I would focus on those that have lots of religious, government, political, and/or financial clout in Wheaton’s West District, Wheaton, Milton Township, DuPage County, and Illinois.) 
https://www.realclearpolitics.com/articles/2020/04/10/when_media_advertising_boycotts_backfire_142918.html

CHRISTIAN SCIENCE MONITOR
— Why Trump supporters are protesting state lockdowns From Michigan to Ohio and Texas, both Democratic and Republican governors are being challenged by protestors who claim a forced lockdown infringes on their constitutional rights. – AP
https://www.csmonitor.com/USA/Politics/2020/0417/Why-Trump-supporters-are-protesting-state-lockdowns

THE HILL
— Trump appears to back those protesting social distancing measures – BRETT SAMUELS
https://thehill.com/homenews/administration/493329-trump-appears-to-back-those-protesting-social-distancing-measures
— Governors complain testing is weak spot in Trump plan – PETER SULLIVAN
https://thehill.com/policy/healthcare/493403-governors-complain-testing-is-weak-spot-in-trump-plan
— Trump announces $19B program to help agriculture sector – SYLVAN LANE 
https://thehill.com/policy/finance/493418-trump-announces-19b-program-to-help-agriculture-sector

NEW YORK TIMES
— Trump tweets to “LIBERATE” states where people are protesting virus restrictions.
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/04/17/us/coronavirus-cases-news-update.html#link-12bb7c5e
— Most U.S. Firms Have No Plans to Leave China Due to Coronavirus: Survey – Reuters
https://www.nytimes.com/reuters/2020/04/17/business/17reuters-health-coronavirus-china-business.html

WASHINGTON POST
— Texas announces dates for relaxing some coronavirus-related restrictions
https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2020/04/17/coronavirus-latest-news/
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: A Trump-hater hints/implies/argues/shouts that Trump’s cabinet members are not qualified. QUESTION: What qualifies candidates for positions? ANSWER: Their relevant work experience, their relevant education, and their relevant professional certifications and licenses. QUESTION: But what if candidates have to be minority, female, younger, etc.?) 
https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2020/04/17/cabinet-qualified-men-women/

WALL STREET JOURNAL
— A Fed Bailout Is Wrong for States and Cities The central bank should adjust its lending methods to prevent abuse by profligate local governments. – Robert C. Pozen
https://www.wsj.com/articles/a-fed-bailout-is-wrong-for-states-and-cities-11586988167

CNBC
— OCTOBER 23, 2018 FLASHBACK: ‘Where do you see yourself in 5 years?’ – Marguerite Ward and Kathryn Dill (DIERSEN: I see myself continuing to send out a GOPUSA ILLINOIS email each and every morning and each and every evening too, and continuing to serve as the DuPage County Milton Township Precinct 9 Republican Precinct Committeeman in Wheaton. Of course, my critics/opponents in Wheaton’s West District, Wheaton, Milton Township, DuPage County, and Illinois do not want that. Of course, they want to replace me with someone who they can manipulate/dominate. Of course, they want to replace me with a RINO who is not a Trump supporter, Protestant, conservative, patriotic, Republican, White, male, older, gun owner, German American, draft avoider, or someone whose ancestors have been in America for a long time. I should write a book about my critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes.) 
https://www.cnbc.com/2017/10/31/how-to-answer-the-interview-question-where-do-you-see-yourself-in-5-years.html

LAWYERS
— Ageism At Work Prominent In The United States – Sidney L. Gold (DIERSEN: Democrats, Libertarians, Greens, and RINOs use Affirmative Action, Diversity, Inclusion, up-or-out, etc., otherwise known as political affiliation discrimination, reverse discrimination, and age discrimination, to not hire Republicans and to get rid of Republicans.) 
https://blogs.lawyers.com/attorney/labor-and-employment/ageism-at-work-prominent-in-the-united-states-61926/

RASMUSSEN REPORTS
— Most Democrats Want Woman, Person of Color As VP Nominee But Have No Favorite (DIERSEN: According to my critics/opponent, their operatives, and their dupes, ever-increasingly, everyone wants everyone to get rid of everyone who is a Trump supporter, Protestant, conservative, patriotic, Republican, American, White, male, older, non-poor, gun owner, German American, draft avoider, and those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time. 
https://www.rasmussenreports.com/public_content/politics/elections/election_2020/most_democrats_want_woman_person_of_color_as_vp_nominee_but_have_no_favorite

SPLC
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: SPLC promotes 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.splcenter.org/hatewatch/2020/04/17/hate-groups-and-racist-pundits-spew-covid-19-misinformation-social-media-despite-companies

SUN
— Joe Biden says Trump supporters believe ‘all Mexicans are rapists and all Muslims are bad’ – David Boroff (DIERSEN: Are you a Trump supporter? How do the following treat Trump supporters: a) the leaders of your Republican township/ward/county party organizations; b) the leaders of the Illinois Republican Party; c) the Republican leaders of your municipality; d) the Republican leaders of your township; e) the Republican leaders of your county; f) your Republican state representative and senator; g) your Republican U.S. Representative; and h) the Republican candidates on the November 3, 2020 ballot in your precinct?)
https://www.thesun.co.uk/news/11415811/joe-biden-donald-trump-supporters-mexicans-muslims/

April 14 Morning Edition

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— After Chicago poll worker dies from COVID-19 and others test positive, city warns voters they might have been exposed to virus at polling places – John Keilman
https://www.chicagotribune.com/coronavirus/ct-chicago-poll-worker-dies-covid-cornavirus-20200413-rz55vqpo6jfbxn7e4i6vkj6n2y-story.html
— Illinois must build a life raft as it navigates the COVID-19 fallout Each of us will feel the effects of the coronavirus quarantines differently. – JOHN TILLMAN
https://www.chicagotribune.com/opinion/commentary/ct-opinion-coronavirus-illinois-life-raft-tillman-20200413-kzuhobo5xvhwnhveqjdshiqmni-story.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: A Trump-hater promotes hatred against Trump.
https://www.chicagotribune.com/opinion/commentary/ct-opinion-coronavirus-trump-leadership-who-nato-20200413-cibsxjeo6jd4rcidmliyqmkk64-story.html

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— Cuomo says Trump is not a king, can’t force states to reopen The Democratic governor, whose state has become the epicenter of the coronavirus pandemic in the United States, was reacting to Trump’s assertion Monday that “when somebody is president of the United States, the authority is total.” – Francesca Gattu
https://chicago.suntimes.com/coronavirus/2020/4/14/21220551/andrew-cuomo-donald-trump-not-a-king-cant-force-states-to-reopen-stay-at-home-coronavirus-covid-19

DAILY HERALD
— Pay freezes proposed for DuPage County officials – Robert Sanchez
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20200413/pay-freezes-proposed-for-dupage-county-officials
— What makes a successful politician? — Lee Hamilton (DIERSEN: I should write a book about all the Republican candidates for federal, Illinois, DuPage County, DuPage County Board, DuPage County Forest Preserve, Milton Township, Wheaton, etc. who have been on primary and/or general election ballots in my precinct since 2000. I would focus on how they have treated those who share my demographics. I would focus on how they have treated me in my roles as a Republican Precinct Committeeman since 1999, GOPUSA Illinois Editor since 2000, TAPROOT Republicans of Illinois chairman 2005-2012, Wheaton Chamber of Commerce (WCC) Government Affairs Committee member 2003-2011, Milton Township Republican Organization (MTRO) webmaster 2008-2010 and 2000-2004, Illinois Center Right Coalition (ICRC) Steering Committee member 2003-2007, and American Association of Political Consultants (AAPC) Midwest Chapter (MC) board member 2001-2003. In addition, I should also write a book about all those who have led MTRO, DuPage County Republican Central Committee, Illinois Republican Party, TAPROOT, WCC, ICRC, and AAPC MC since 2000. In addition, I should also write a book about those who have lead Wheaton, Milton Township, DuPage County, and Illinois since 2000.)
https://www.dailyherald.com/discuss/20200414/what-makes-a-successful-politician

CRAIN’S CHICAGO BUSINESS
— Don’t muzzle the voices of the many: Give us truly fair maps A Fair Map should mean that we have individuals in our state legislature who represent the voices of the many. Unfortunately, the current Fair Map proposal is a scheme that would muzzle those voices. – STACY DAVIS GATES (DIERSEN: What do you say to those who hint/imply/argue/shout that the more preference that maps give members of the following groups, the more “fair” that those maps are to those groups: voters who are anti-Trump, anti-Protestant, anti-conservative, anti-patriotic, anti-Republican, anti-American, anti-White, anti-male, anti-older people, anti-rich people, anti-gun owners, anti-German Americans, anti-draft avoiders, and/or anti-those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time?)
https://www.chicagobusiness.com/opinion/dont-muzzle-voices-many-give-us-truly-fair-maps

SUBURBAN CHICAGOLAND
— Municipalities Remain in Limbo Without Ruling from Attorney General on FOIA
https://suburbanchicagoland.com/2020/04/13/__trashed/

WSIL TV
— Illinois House Republicans demand unemployment system upgrades, Pritzker delivers timeline
https://wsiltv.com/2020/04/14/illinois-house-republicans-demand-unemployment-system-upgrades-pritzker-delivers-timeline/

FOX ILLINOIS
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: To defeat Trump, Trump-haters want to delay reopening as long as possible.
https://foxillinois.com/news/nation-world/doctors-point-to-4-elements-for-a-safe-reopening
— Abortion clinics: Pandemic boosts demand, heightens stress – AP
https://foxillinois.com/news/nation-world/abortion-clinics-pandemic-boosts-demand-heightens-stress

CENTRAL ILLINOIS PROUD
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Trump-haters say “Trump uses pandemic virus briefing to air laudatory video.”
https://www.centralillinoisproud.com/news/politics/trump-uses-pandemic-virus-briefing-to-air-laudatory-video/
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Trump-haters say “A Month After Emergency Declaration, Trump’s Promises Largely Unfulfilled.”
https://www.nprillinois.org/post/month-after-emergency-declaration-trumps-promises-largely-unfulfilled

POSITIVELY NAPERVILLE
— Worknet DuPage offers support from workers impacted by COVID-19
https://www.positivelynaperville.com/2020/04/13/worknet-dupage-offers-support-from-workers-impacted-by-covid-19/111951

PROBUBLICA ILLINOIS
— At Least 19 Children at a Chicago Shelter for Immigrant Detainees Have Tested Positive for COVID-19 A coronavirus outbreak at a Heartland Alliance facility on Chicago’s South Side may be the largest outbreak of the virus in any shelter for immigrant youth in the country. At least 19 children and two staff have tested positive. – Melissa Sanchez
https://www.propublica.org/article/at-least-19-children-at-a-chicago-shelter-for-immigrant-detainees-have-tested-positive-for-covid-19

ILLINOIS LEAKS
— Jack Franks made inappropriate communications of such a concern that he must be escorted at all times – JOHN KRAFT
https://edgarcountywatchdogs.com/2020/04/jack-franks-made-inappropiate-communications-of-such-a-concern-that-he-must-be-escorted-at-all-times/

CAPITOL NEWS ILLINOIS
— House Republicans call for beefing up state’s unemployment system Pritzker says agency is coping with unprecedented number of jobless claims – PETER HANCOCK
https://www.capitolnewsillinois.com/NEWS/house-republicans-call-for-beefing-up-states-unemployment-system

CENTER SQUARE
— Mayors ask Illinois Attorney General for more time to respond to requests for public records – Brett Rowland
https://www.thecentersquare.com/illinois/mayors-ask-illinois-attorney-general-for-more-time-to-respond-to-requests-for-public-records/article_ea329fe4-7da4-11ea-9b92-6bf98e7076ad.html

WIREPOINTS
— Illinois pension plans were running out of cash long before the Coronavirus hit – Ted Dabrowski and John Klingner
https://wirepoints.org/illinois-pension-plans-were-running-out-of-cash-long-before-the-coronavirus-hit-wirepoints/
— Illinois’ COVID-19 crisis: Daily data update for April 13th, 2020 – Wirepoints
https://wirepoints.org/illinois-covid-19-crisis-daily-data-update-wirepoints/

WASHINGTON TIMES
— ‘State decision’: Governors defy Trump with coronavirus pacts – David Sherfinski and Dave Boyer (DIERSEN: What do you say to activists, candidates, elected officials, party leaders, major donors, political consultants, etc. who defy Trump to curry favor with Trump-haters?)
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2020/apr/13/andrew-cuomo-gavin-newsom-democratic-governors-def/
— Trump counters coronavirus critics with campaign-style clip reel “THE MEDIA MINIMIZED THE RISK FROM THE START” – Tom Howell Jr. and David Sherfinski
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2020/apr/13/donald-trump-counters-media-coronavirus-critics-cl/

WASHINGTON FREE BEACON
— The Coronavirus Could Crush American Small Businesses – Charles Fain Lehman (DIERSEN: To defeat Trump, Trump-haters want to delay reopening as long as possible.)
https://freebeacon.com/coronavirus/the-coronavirus-could-crush-american-small-businesses/

GOPUSA
— What Price Victory — In The Coronavirus War? – Patrick J. Buchanan (DIERSEN: How close is America, Illinois, your county, your township, your municipality, your employer, your bank, your etc. to filing for bankruptcy?)
https://www.gopusa.com/?p=87502

BREITBART
— Arlington Heights Homeowner Pummels Masked Intrusion Suspect – AWR HAWKINS
https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2020/04/13/homeowner-pummels-suspect/
— Majority of Democrats Want Bailout for Illegal Immigrant Poverty – NEIL MUNRO (DIERSEN: Democrats want “rich” Republicans, “rich” Independents, “rich” Libertarians, and “rich” Greens to give money to illegals.) 
https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2020/04/13/poll-majority-of-democrats-want-bailout-for-illegal-immigrant-poverty/

CONSERVATIVE HQ
— Why The Left Can Never Forgive Nor Forget Phyllis Schlafly – George Rasley
http://www.conservativehq.com/node/32315

MEDIA RESEARCH CENTER TV
— CNN UNHINGED: Trump and ‘Conservative Media’ ‘Created’ this ‘Mess’ – Nicholas Fondacaro (DIERSEN: Of course, my critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes hint/imply/argue/shout that articles linked my GOPUSA ILLINOIS emails spread coronavirus.)
https://www.mrctv.org/videos/cnn-unhinged-trump-and-conservative-media-created-mess

NATIONAL REVIEW
— Employers Must Prepare Now as Legislature Passes Coronavirus Leave Bill (DIERSEN: This legislation will bankrupt most employers.)
https://www.natlawreview.com/article/employers-must-prepare-now-legislature-passes-coronavirus-leave-bill

EPOCH TIMES
— Democrats Would Rather Blame Trump Than China for the Pandemic – Roger L. Simon (DIERSEN: Who decides who should problems be blamed on in the following: your neighborhood, your precinct, your municipal district, your municipality, your township, your county, and Illinois? I should write a book about those who determine who should problems be blamed on in my neighborhood, my precinct, Wheaton’s West District, Wheaton, Wheaton Chamber of Commerce, Milton Township, DuPage County, Illinois, Milton Township Republican Organization, DuPage County Republican Central Committee, and Illinois Republican Party. Those who assign blame have lots of religious, government, political, and/or financial clout. I would focus on those blame assignors who are anti-Trump, anti-Protestant, anti-conservative, anti-patriotic, anti-Republican, anti-American, anti-White, anti-male, anti-older people, anti-rich people, anti-gun owners, anti-German Americans, anti-draft avoiders, and/or anti-those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.) 
https://www.theepochtimes.com/democrats-would-rather-blame-trump-than-china-for-the-pandemic_3309825.html
— Province in China Prepares Thousands of Hospital Beds Amid New Wave of Infections – EVA FU
https://www.theepochtimes.com/province-in-china-prepares-thousands-of-hospital-beds-amid-new-wave-of-infections_3308312.html

THE HILL
— Illinois Democrats call on HHS to address racial health disparities – J. EDWARD MORENO (DIERSEN: What about other health disparities including gender, sexual orientation, age, citizenship status, liberal/moderate/conservative, political affiliation, national origin, religion, income, net worth, veteran status, rural/suburban/urban, homeowner/renter, parents’ health, length of time ancestors have been in America, BMI, etc.) 
https://thehill.com/homenews/house/492618-illinois-democrats-call-on-hhs-to-address-racial-health-disparities

POLITICO
— Economic meltdown gives Democrats new hope in Texas A double whammy of the coronavirus shutdown and oil industry woes have Republicans in the state reeling. – CHRISTOPHER CADELAGO and RENUKA RAYASAM (DIERSEN: To defeat Trump, Trump-haters want to delay reopening as long as possible.)
https://www.politico.com/news/2020/04/13/economic-meltdown-democrats-hope-texas-184613
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Of course, Democrats will stop serological testing immediately if shows that members of protected groups (Trump-haters, illegals, non-citizens, Democrats, Libertarians, Greens, RINOs, moderates, liberals, minorities, females, LGBTQers, non-Protestants, non-German Americans, non-veterans, non-gun owners, stoners, drinkers, gamblers, those who have criminal records, those who have less money than others, those whose ancestors have not been in America for a long time, etc.) are more susceptible.
https://www.politico.com/news/2020/04/13/the-next-coronavirus-testing-debacle-184655
— Trump’s grand reopening council triggers a slew of new questions The president is establishing numerous committees to solicit feedback from businesses as he pushes to reopen the U.S. economy in the coming weeks. – NANCY COOK (DIERSEN: To defeat Trump, Trump-haters want to delay reopening as long as possible.)
https://www.politico.com/news/2020/04/13/trump-coronavirus-reopening-council-184927

ASSOCIATED PRESS
— Voters reject Trump’s pick in chaotic Wisconsin court race – SCOTT BAUER and TODD RICHMOND (DIERSEN: To want extent do the Republican candidates on the November 3, 2020 ballot in your precinct want Trump’s endorsement?)
https://cbs4local.com/news/nation-world/voters-reject-trumps-pick-in-chaotic-wisconsin-court-race
— Health or wealth? Nations pressured to loosen virus rules (DIERSEN: To defeat Trump, Trump-haters want to delay reopening as long as possible.)
https://fox17.com/news/nation-world/health-or-wealth-nations-pressured-to-loosen-virus-rules

NBC NEWS
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Democrats use coronavirus to turn Asian-Americans against Trump.
https://news.yahoo.com/biden-criticizes-trump-statement-against-224705264.html

NEW YORK TIMES
— New York, California and Other States Plan for Reopening as Coronavirus Crisis Eases – Reuters (DIERSEN: To defeat Trump, Trump-haters want to delay reopening as long as possible.)
https://www.nytimes.com/reuters/2020/04/13/us/13reuters-health-coronavirus-usa.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Trump-haters promote hatred 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, draft avoiders, and those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/04/13/opinion/protest-social-distancing-covid.html
— How the Virus Transformed the Way Americans Spend Their Money – Lauren Leatherby and David Gelles
https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2020/04/11/business/economy/coronavirus-us-economy-spending.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Trump-haters say “The Global Coronavirus Crisis Is Poised to Get Much, Much Worse.”
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/04/13/opinion/coronavirus-cases.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: A Republican-hater says “Republicans Don’t Want to Save Jobs.”
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/04/13/opinion/jobs-republicans-covid.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: “Progressives” want Biden to promise to use the federal government to get rid of all individuals, organizations, companies, governments, and countries that are Trump supporters, Protestant, conservative, patriotic, Republican, American, White, male, older, non-poor, gun owners, German American, draft avoiders, and those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/04/13/us/politics/aoc-progressives-joe-biden.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: When Democrats take control of a state, county, township, or municipality, they destroy that state, county, township, or municipality. Just look at Illinois, Cook County, and Chicago. How soon will Democrats succeed in taking over and destroying DuPage County, Milton Township, and Wheaton? What do you say to “Republican” politicians in Illinois, DuPage County, Milton Township, and Wheaton who hint/imply/argue/shout to get elected or reelected that they are anti-Trump, anti-Protestant, anti-conservative, anti-patriotic, anti-Republican, anti-American, anti-White, anti-male, anti-older people, anti-rich people, anti-gun owners, anti-German Americans, anti-draft avoiders, and/or anti-those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time?) 
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/04/13/us/virginia-democrats-new-laws.html

WASHINGTON POST
— More than 2,100 U.S. cities brace for budget shortfalls due to coronavirus, new survey finds, with many planning cuts and layoffs Report comes as White House and states continue to battle over how to address economic fallout – Tony Romm
https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/2020/04/14/cities-budget-cuts-coronavirus/
— The covid-19 pandemic has revealed another area of critical government underinvestment (government information technology) – Catherine Rampell 
https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/the-covid-19-pandemic-has-revealed-another-area-of-critical-government-underinvestment/2020/04/13/9757d534-7dc5-11ea-9040-68981f488eed_story.html
— Federal workers should get more coronavirus benefits, leading House Democrats say – Eric Yoder (DIERSEN: Overwhelmingly, federal employees and federal retirees are Democrats.) 
https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/federal-workers-should-get-more-coronavirus-benefits-leading-house-democrats-say/2020/04/13/190c6908-7dcd-11ea-a3ee-13e1ae0a3571_story.html
— Liberal groups launch ad campaign to counter Trump, GOP effort to woo black voters – Vanessa Williams
https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2020/04/13/liberal-groups-launch-ad-campaign-combat-trump-gop-effort-woo-black-male-voters/
— A disaster brewed for years in the Postal Service. The coronavirus has engulfed it in crisis. – Charles Lane 
https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/a-disaster-brewed-for-years-in-the-postal-service-the-coronavirus-has-engulfed-it-in-crisis/2020/04/13/57ded354-7db0-11ea-9040-68981f488eed_story.html

USA TODAY
— Fake news about the coronavirus is hazardous to your health. Don’t fall for it – Dr. Thomas Ken Lew (DIERSEN: According to my critics/opponents, all government and political news and commentary is fake except for the government and political news and commentary that they put out or bless. I should write a book about my critics/opponents who do not want me to include links to their articles in GOPUSA ILLINOIS emails.) 
https://www.usatoday.com/story/opinion/2020/04/13/coronavirus-fake-news-health-hazard-column/5132921002/

WALL STREET JOURNAL
— The Coronavirus Economic Reopening Will Be Fragile, Partial and Slow From airlines to car makers, companies are planning to gear up again. The new normal will look anything but. – Erich Schwartzel, Alison Sider and Heather Haddon (DIERSEN: To defeat Trump, Trump-haters want to delay reopening as long as possible.)
https://www.wsj.com/articles/the-coronavirus-economic-reopening-will-be-fragile-partial-and-slow-11586800447
— Mexican Workers Hit by U.S. Lockdowns Struggle to Send Money Home Economic impact of coronavirus squeezes financial lifelines to families in Mexico – Alejandro Lazo and Robbie Whelan
https://www.wsj.com/articles/mexican-workers-hit-by-u-s-lockdowns-struggle-to-send-money-home-11586856600
— Reopening the Economy, at Last Governors and Trump can share credit if they do this the right way. – Editorial
https://www.wsj.com/articles/reopening-the-economy-at-last-11586819390
— The Young Will Reopen America – Bill Cassidy (DIERSEN: Of course, coronavirus will be used to promote age discrimination. Will the federal government officially announce that will terminate its employees who are Republican, White, male, and/or non-veteran who do not make GS-13 (currently $101,176) by age 25, GS-14 (currently $119,559) by age 30, GS-15 (currently $140,634) by age 35, and Senior Executive Service (currently $170,800) by age 40?)
https://www.wsj.com/articles/the-young-will-reopen-america-11586818429
— The Cure for News Burnout Hate polarization? Watch the network newscasts, not cable. – Stephen G. Smith (DIERSEN: My critics/opponents want everyone to read only what they put out or bless.)
https://www.wsj.com/articles/the-cure-for-news-burnout-11586818368
— Amid Coronavirus, Republicans Embrace Big-Government Solutions Party orthodoxy has changed since 2008-09 rescue, and is changing again in current economic crisis – Gerald F. Seib
https://www.wsj.com/articles/amid-coronavirus-republicans-embrace-big-government-solutions-11586785874

BLOOMBERG
— IMF Says Great Lockdown Recession Likely Worst Since Depression – Eric Martin
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2020-04-14/imf-says-great-lockdown-recession-likely-worst-since-depression

FORBES
— Apparently, We Are All China Now – Kenneth Rapoza (DIERSEN: According to my critics/opponents, all government and political news and commentary should be censored except for the government and political news and commentary that they put out or bless. I should write a book about my critics/opponents.) 
https://www.forbes.com/sites/kenrapoza/2020/04/13/apparently-we-are-all-china-now/#1c76bfd47e05
(FROM THE ARTICLE: One could say that the social media giants, including Facebook and Google, which owns YouTube, are just picking on right wingers. Not so fast! Twitter deleted a post by Nicolas Maduro, president of Venezuela, for recommending a natural remedy to fight the coronavirus a few days earlier. This type of censorship is unheard of in the U.S., though it is becoming more common thanks to those companies. Instead of government’s ordering the take down of something deemed misinformative or hateful, just three multinational companies are taking it upon themselves to remove content, acting in a manner not all that different from what the Communist Party of China (CCP) does to its locals. Going against the official narrative in China? You’re in trouble. China censorship is impacting the U.S. in other ways, not just from Twitter copy-catting the CCP’s editorial judgement. According to a report today by CNN, Beijing has ordered scientific labs and universities to pull down research articles about the new SARS virus from their websites. Beijing is censoring information following the U.S. government saying China has not been forthcoming with all of its insights on the origin, or the lethality of the bat-borne virus.)

WASHINGTON MONTHLY
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: A Trump-hater says “Republicans are now trying to kill the post office and mail-in voting.” In your precinct, municipal district, municipality, township, and county, how many registered Republican voters did not vote in the March 17, 2020 Republican primary? Why didn’t they vote?
https://washingtonmonthly.com/2020/04/11/if-the-postal-service-dies-so-does-democracy/

NEWSWEEK
— CALIFORNIA MAYOR TO HAND OVER DUTIES AFTER COMPARING TRUMP VOTERS TO KKK ‘OUT OF FRUSTRATION’ OVER CORONAVIRUS RESPONSE – EWAN PALMER 
https://www.newsweek.com/coronavirus-auburn-mayor-trump-kkk-california-1497694

VANITY FAIR
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: A Trump-hater says “Trump Goes Full Authoritarian In Push to Reopen the U.S. ASAP.” To defeat Trump, Trump-haters want to delay reopening as long as possible.
https://www.vanityfair.com/news/2020/04/trump-coronavirus-total-authority-reopen-economy

GOPUSA ILLINOIS
— APRIL 19, 2018 FLASHBACK: 214 (45%) of DuPage County’s 471 elected Republican Precinct Committeemen attended the DuPage County Republican Central Committee (DCRCC) outstanding biannual county convention Wednesday evening, April 18, 2018, at the Jack Knuepfer Administration Building in Wheaton, and unanimously reelected Brian Krajewski as DCRCC Chairman and unanimously elected Paul Hinds as DCRCC Secretary. – Dave Diersen
https://gopillinois.com/uncategorized/april-19-morning-edition-2/
(FROM THE ARTICLE: Program participants included Atkinson, Cronin, Cuzzone, Diersen, Durante, Elliott, Fitzpatrick, Grogan, Hakim, Hayden, Henry, Holder, Holz, Jackson, Kachiroubas, Keller, LeVan, Lollino, Mackay, Mendrick, McGowen, Minor, Morretti, Morrisey, Musson, Prater, Reboletti, Santucci, Schultz, Swatkowski, Throwbridge, Valle, Veenstra, Wehling, Wilkins, Wilson, and Yetski. Attendees include Anderson, Bohn, Bucholz, Carlson, Carlyle, Caruso, Crane, Dabrowski, Dangelo, Dillard, Eckhoff, Falbo, Furstenau, Given, Hart, Higgins, Hogan, Holan, Hundhausen, Khouri, Kmiecik, Larsen, Lewis, Lowe, Marchese, Monino, A. Murphy, Nathawani, Puchalski, Romano, Ryan, Sender, Shaw, Slinger, Tully, Vician, Yurgaitis, Zannis, Zay, Zegel, and Zito. Winfield Township had the best turnout of elected committeemen with 17 of 26 (65%), then Naperville Township with 15 of 27 (56%), then Milton Township with 41 of 76 (54%), then Downers Grove Township with 47 of 100 (47%), then Addison Township with 21 of 45 (47%), then Bloomingdale Township with 24 of 56 (43%), then Lisle Township with 15 of 37 (41%), then Wayne Township with 15 of 42 (36), and then York Township with 19 of 62 (31%).)

— APRIL 13, 2016 FLASHBACK: 241 (45%) of DuPage County’s 539 elected Republican Precinct Committeemen attended the DuPage County Republican Central Committee’s (DCRCC) biannual county convention Wednesday evening, April 13, 2016, at the Jack Knuepfer Administration Building in Wheaton, and unanimously elected Brian Krajewski as DCRCC Chairman and Chris Kachiroubas as DCRCC Secretary – Dave Diersen
https://gopillinois.com/uncategorized/april-18-evening-edition-2/
(FROM THE ARTICLE: Attendees include Abbate, Anderson, Atkinson, Berlin, Blass, Boltz, Bond, Brennan, Bucholz, Canzolino, Carlson, Carlyle, Caruso, Crane, Cronin, Dabrowski, Dangelo, DiCianni, Dillard, Durante, Eckhoff, Elliott, Fawell, Fichtner, Fisher, Given, Grasso, Grant, Grimsby, Grogan, Healy, Henry, Hinds, Hois, Holan, Hundhausen, Keller, Khouri, Kmiecik, Kovacevic, Krzyzewski, Kubinski, Larsen, LeVan, Lewis, Lofgren, Loftus, Lowe, Malm, Marchese, Martinez, McGowen, McNeily, Mendrick, Minor, Muehlfelt, Murphy, Nathawani, Noonan, Olsen, Painter, Pollastrini, Puchalski, Redick, Reboletti, Ryan, Santucci, Schultz, Shaw, Slinger, Stern, Straub, Tornatore, Tornga, Valle, Veenstra, Wehling, Whelan, Wiley, Winger, Wozniak, Wurster, Yurgaitis, and Zay. Addison township had the best turnout of elected committeeman – 40 of 54 (74%), then Downers Grove with 53 of 105 (51%), then Lisle with 19 of 39 (49%), then Milton with 40 of 89 (45%), then Wayne with 21 of 49 (43%), then Naperville with 11 of 26 (43%), then York with 27 of 79 (34%), then Bloomingdale with 23 of 70 (33%), and then Winfield with 7 of 28 (25%).)

— APRIL 17, 2014 FLASHBACK: 284 (55%) of 517 elected Republican Precinct Committeemen attend; Ruscitti and Fawell reelected to lead the DuPage County Republican Party; Attendees include Bellock, Biggert, Breen, Bucholz, Cantore, Carlin, Cerne, Connelly, Cronin, Dillard, Fichtner, Grasso, Grant, Grogan, Hamilton, Healy, Henry, Hinds, Holan, Hultgren, Ives, Kachiroubas, King, Kleeman, Krajewski, Larsen, Lewis, Murphy, Noonan, Painter, Schillerstrom, Tornatore, Whelan, Wiley, Winger, Wozniak, Zannis, and Zaruba. – Dave Diersen
https://gopillinois.com/uncategorized/april-18-evening-edition-2/
(FROM THE ARTICLE: 284 (55%) of DuPage County’s 517 elected Republican Precinct Committeemen attended the DuPage County Republican Central Committee’s (DCRCC) biannual county convention Wednesday evening, April 16, 2014, at the Jack Knuepfer Administration Building in Wheaton, and unanimously reelected Darlene Ruscitti as DCRCC Chairman and Jeff Fawell as DCRCC Secretary. 
– 59 of the 104 elected Republican Precinct Committeemen in Downers Grove Township attended including Bellock, Biggert, Dillard, Grogan, Krajewski, Olsen, and Painter
– 48 of the 90 in Milton Township attended including Bucholz, Carlson, Caruso, Cherry, Crane, Falbo, Fawell, Galvin, Grasso, Grant, Heidorn, Hinkle, Ives, Jacobsen, Keller, Krzyzewski, Larsen, Levan, Lofgren, McGowen, Molitor, Muehlfelt, Ryan, Shaw, Smith, Wagner, Wehling, and Zaruba
– 40 of the 64 in Bloomingdale Township attended including Dabrowski, Hundhausen, Levato, Ruscitti, and Tornatore
– 33 of the 55 in Addison Township attended including Durante, Kachiroubas, Moretti, Veenstra, and Winger
– 30 of the 67 in York Township attended including Breen, Cantore, Cronin, Fichtner, Hinds, Kordik, Ledonne, Stern, and Valle
– 25 of the 45 in Lisle Township attended including Carlin, Connelly, Loftus, Martinez, and Wozniak
– 23 of the 40 in Wayne Township attended including Marchese, Murphy, Pollastrini, Ramey, and Wiley
– 14 of the 34 in Naperville Township attended including Carlyle, Dixon, Fee, Furstenau, Healy, Schillerstrom, Vician, and Yurgaitis
– 12 of the 18 in Winfield Township attended including Brown, Hultgren, Johnson, Tornga, and Zegel
Attendees also included Anderson, Bond, Cattoni, Cerne, Colgan, Dorgan, Dusza, Filipello, Hamilton, Henry, Holan, Jatczak, Kain, King, Kmiecik, Lewis, Morrissey, Noonan, Puchalski, Salerno, Schroeder, Trowbridge, Whelan, Wilkins, and Zannis.)

April 13 Morning Edition

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

April 5 Morning Edition

NBC5
— Largest 1-Day Increase Yet in Coronavirus Cases in Chicago Area  A total of 11,025 coronavirus cases have been reported in the Chicago area as of Saturday
https://www.nbcchicago.com/investigations/largest-1-day-increase-yet-in-coronavirus-cases-in-chicago-area/2250540/

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— Despite backlog of 115K COVID-19 tests, Quest Diagnostics asks workers to voluntarily go on furlough; Trump says ‘toughest’ weeks coming as Coronavirus numbers continue to rise.
https://chicago.suntimes.com/2020/4/5/21208575/trump-says-toughest-weeks-coming-as-coronavirus-numbers-continue-to-rise-live-updates

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— Queen urges self-discipline as Britain sees record jump in coronavirus deaths – AP
https://www.chicagotribune.com/coronavirus/ct-nw-coronavirus-world-updates-20200405-z6jelb2cynbblfz725vw44suzu-story.html

DAILY HERALD
— Pritzker: Illinois ‘weeks away’ from coronavirus peak – Charles Keeshan
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20200405/pritzker-illinois-weeks-away-from-coronavirus-peak
— It’s time to start wearing masks – Editorial
https://www.dailyherald.com/discuss/20200404/editorial-its-time-to-start-wearing-masks
— Facts Matter: Positive coronavirus news is great, but not when it’s false – Bob Oswald (DIERSEN: According to my critics/opponents, all government and political news and commentary is false, misinformation, disinformation, and/or fake news except for the government and political news and commentary that they put out or bless.)
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20200404/facts-matter-positive-coronavirus-news-is-great-but-not-when-its-false–
— COVID-19 is forcing us to rethink our values – Armstrong Williams
https://www.dailyherald.com/discuss/20200405/covid-19-is-forcing-us-to-rethink-our-values

WTTW
— Pritzker: Anyone Still Gathering During Pandemic is “Stupid” or Not Paying Attention – Matt Masterson
https://news.wttw.com/2020/04/04/pritzker-anyone-still-gathering-during-pandemic-stupid-or-not-paying-attention

WBEZ
— Pritzker: Feds Should Have Pushed All States To Issue Stay-At-Home Orders – Dan Mihalopoulos
https://www.wbez.org/shows/wbez-news/pritzker-feds-should-have-pushed-all-states-to-issue-stayathome-orders/615b871a-8949-4b97-af4e-b9253c1e02e3

CRAIN’S CHICAGO BUSINESS
— As COVID cases rise in NYC, United dramatically cuts its schedule The airline will cut its Newark schedule 90 percent starting Sunday. As the outbreak spreads, other cities could also see reductions. – JOHN PLETZ 
https://www.chicagobusiness.com/transportation/covid-cases-rise-nyc-united-dramatically-cuts-its-schedule

SPRINGFIELD STATE JOURNAL REGISTER
— Coronavirus afflicts ethics reform – Doug Finke
https://www.sj-r.com/news/20200404/coronavirus-afflicts-ethics-reform

ALTON DAILY NEWS
— Update on Gun Issues – Greg Bishop
http://altondailynews.com/news/details.cfm?clientid=17&id=301659#.XonY-SN_OM8

GALESBURG REGISTER MAIL
— Local newspapers facing their own coronavirus crisis – AP
https://www.galesburg.com/news/20200405/local-newspapers-facing-their-own-coronavirus-crisis

ST. LOUIS PUBLIC RADIO
— DISGUSTING, TRAGIC: The Illinois Cannabis Market Is Strong – ERIC SCHMID
https://news.stlpublicradio.org/post/illinois-cannabis-market-strong-shortages-will-persist-months#stream/0

WASHINGTON TIMES
— Chicago opens shelters for newly homeless in virus crisis – AP
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2020/apr/5/chicago-opens-shelters-for-newly-homeless-in-virus/

WASHINGTON FREE BEACON
— Sean Casten (D., Ill.) Spreads Chinese Propaganda While Blaming Coronavirus Deaths on Trump – Yuichiro Kakutani
https://freebeacon.com/coronavirus/dem-rep-spreads-chinese-propaganda-while-blaming-coronavirus-deaths-on-trump/

BLAZE
— Police issue citation, fine woman who was just ‘going on a drive’ amid coronavirus stay-at-home order ‘…failed to abide by the order of the governor’ – Chris Enloe
https://www.theblaze.com/news/police-issue-citation-fine-woman-who-was-just-going-on-a-drive-amid-coronavirus-stay-at-home-order

NEWS BUSTERS
— Trump SLAMS Liberal Media for Purposely ‘Creating Fear,’ ‘Panic’; ‘So Bad for’ America – Curtis Houck
https://www.newsbusters.org/blogs/nb/curtis-houck/2020/04/04/trump-scorches-liberal-media-purposely-creating-fear-panic-its-so
— Hollywood’s ‘Trump Is Hitler’ Argument Even More Pathetic Now – Christian Toto 
https://www.newsbusters.org/blogs/nb/scott-whitlock/2020/04/04/hollywoods-trump-hitler-argument-even-more-pathetic-now

THE HILL
— Biden says Democratic convention may need to be virtual – JUSTINE COLEMAN (DIERSEN: What is the status of the following: a) the next meeting of your Republican township/ward/county party organization, b) the Republican county party conventions, c) the April 21 annual township government meetings, and d) the June 11-13 Illinois Republican Party State Convention?) 
https://thehill.com/homenews/sunday-talk-shows/491209-biden-says-democratic-convention-may-need-to-be-virtual
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Trump-haters say “Trump team picks fight with Twitter, TV networks over political speech.”
https://thehill.com/homenews/campaign/491072-trump-team-picks-fight-with-twitter-tv-networks-over-political-speech
(FROM THE ARTICLE: In recent weeks, the Trump campaign has threatened legal action against TV stations for airing an ad cut by a Democratic super PAC that makes it seem as if Trump called the coronavirus a “hoax.” It has also been sending scores of emails to Twitter to flag videos being produced and shared by Democrats to make the case that the content runs afoul of the company’s policy on manipulated media. And this week, the Trump campaign took the unusual step of producing a deliberately misleading clip of former Vice President Joe Biden calling the coronavirus a “hoax” with the sole purpose of testing Twitter to see if it would enforce its rules equally on both the Trump and Biden campaigns. “Everything indicates that the Democrat donors who run Silicon Valley are intent on stacking the deck against President Trump’s reelection,” said Matt Wolking, a Trump campaign spokesman. “Their lack of transparency is further evidence that this is politically motivated interference in the 2020 election. Political speech and debate should not be policed and silenced by faceless, unknown actors and social justice warriors manipulating algorithms behind closed doors.” Since Trump was elected president, there has been an explosion of media fact-checking, leading to enormous pressure on platforms to sanction or pull content that is determined to be misleading. The president and his campaign have been accused of spreading misinformation through campaign ads countless times.)

CNN
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: A Trump-hater says “Trump’s coronavirus mismanagement again undercuts his CEO image.”
https://www.cnn.com/2020/04/05/politics/president-management-covid-2020/index.html

CBS NEWS
— Coronavirus updates: U.S. deaths top 8,500 as Trump warns of “toughest week” ahead
https://www.cbsnews.com/live-updates/coronavirus-pandemic-covid-19-latest-news-2020-04-05/

NBC NEWS
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Trump-haters say “Two months in, Trump’s coronavirus response creates more chaos.”
https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/white-house/two-months-trump-s-coronavirus-response-creates-more-chaos-n1176986

REUTERS
— How the coronavirus job cuts played out by sector and demographics – Dan Burns
https://www.reuters.com/article/us-health-coronavirus-usa-jobs/how-the-coronavirus-job-cuts-played-out-by-sector-and-demographics-idUSKBN21M0EL

CNBC
— Scenes of Sin City shut down by coronavirus – Adam Jeffery
https://www.cnbc.com/2020/04/04/scenes-of-sin-city-shut-down-by-coronavirus.html
— Coronavirus effect: Bankruptcies won’t save retail this time – Lauren Hirsch
https://www.cnbc.com/2020/04/04/coronavirus-retail-is-used-to-existential-crises-but-bankruptcies-wont-save-it-now.html

NEW YORK TIMES
— Coronavirus Live Updates: New U.S. Hot Spots Emerge; Trump Predicts ‘a Lot of Death’
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/04/05/world/coronavirus-news.html
— With Campaigns in Remote Mode, Pandemic Upends Battle for Congress As retail campaigning has become all but impossible amid the public health crisis, candidates tread carefully in an uncertain political environment. – Carl Hulse
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/04/05/us/congress-campaigns-coronavirus.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Trump-haters say “The president veered from grim warnings to baseless assurances in a news conference, predicting a surging death toll in what may be “the toughest week” of the pandemic.”
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/04/05/world/coronavirus-news.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Of course, Trump-haters hint/imply/argue/shout that only Trump-supporters abuse Chinese-Americans.
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/04/05/nyregion/coronavirus-chinese-americans-supplies.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: A Trump-hater says “The Coronavirus Misinformation War.” According to my critics/opponents, all government and political news and commentary is misinformation, disinformation, and/or fake news except for the government and political news and commentary that they put out or bless.)
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/04/03/opinion/sunday/coronavirus-fake-news.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Trump-haters say “As Trump Administration Debated Travel Restrictions, Thousands Streamed in From China.”
https://www.nytimes.com/reuters/2020/04/05/world/asia/05reuters-health-coronavirus-nsc.html

WASHINGTON POST
— Live updates: As coronavirus cases top 300,000 in U.S., Trump says ‘ there will be a lot of death’ in the next week
https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2020/04/05/coronavirus-latest-news/
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: A Trump-hater says “So much for Trump’s polling bump.”
https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2020/04/05/so-much-trumps-bump/

NEW YORK POST
— So many to blame for coronavirus crisis, so don’t bother – Michael Goodwin (DIERSEN: Ever-increasingly, Trump-haters blame Trump for coronavirus. I should write a book about disgusting scapegoating Diersen-haters who ever-increasingly blame me and my GOPUSA ILLINOIS emails for their problems, for your problems, for my problems, and for everyone’s problems. I would focus on those who blame me and my GOPUSA ILLINOIS emails for the problems that the following have/had: Milton Township Republican Organization, DuPage County Republican Central Committee, Illinois Republican Party, Wheaton, Milton Township, DuPage County, Illinois, TAPROOT Republicans of Illinois, Wheaton Chamber of Commerce, Illinois Center Right Coalition, American Association of Political Consultants Midwest Chapter, etc.)
https://nypost.com/2020/04/04/so-many-to-blame-for-coronavirus-crisis-so-dont-bother-goodwin/

NEW YORK DAILY NEWS
— Hitching a ride on the coronavirus: How partisans of all stripes are exploiting this crisis – WILL MARSHALL
https://www.nydailynews.com/opinion/ny-oped-hitching-ride-coronavirus-20200405-37fjf5gdibhffnf4nptksx7g34-story.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Ever-increasingly, Trump-haters blame Trump for coronavirus. I should write a book about disgusting scapegoating Diersen-haters who ever-increasingly blame me and my GOPUSA ILLINOIS emails for their problems, for your problems, for my problems, and for everyone’s problems. I would focus on those who blame me and my GOPUSA ILLINOIS emails for the problems that the following have/had: Milton Township Republican Organization, DuPage County Republican Central Committee, Illinois Republican Party, Wheaton, Milton Township, DuPage County, Illinois, TAPROOT Republicans of Illinois, Wheaton Chamber of Commerce, Illinois Center Right Coalition, American Association of Political Consultants Midwest Chapter, etc.)
https://www.nydailynews.com/opinion/ny-oped-lives-laying-blame-leadership-20200405-rylfm3ok5bghpauhtaiglem5w4-story.html

USA TODAY
— Blame the Chinese Communist Party for the coronavirus crisis Coronavirus crisis proves communism is still a grave threat to the entire world. If Beijing had just been honest, the pandemic could be preventable. – Marion Smith (DIERSEN: What do say to those who side with Communist China against America?) 
https://www.usatoday.com/story/opinion/2020/04/05/blame-chinese-communist-party-coronavirus-crisis-column/2940486001/

INDIANAPOLIS STAR
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: A Trump-hater says “Impeachment not a valid excuse for Trump’s slow COVID-19 response.” Of course, according to my critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes, the many adverse actions that my Democrat superiors in the federal government took against me is no excuse for my failing to make GS-13 (currently $101,176) by age 25, GS-14 (currently $119,559) by age 30, GS-15 (currently $140,634) by age 35, and Senior Executive Service (currently $170,800) by age 40. 
https://www.indystar.com/story/opinion/2020/04/05/goldberg-impeachment-not-valid-excuse-trump-slow-covid-19-response/2941361001/

BOSTON GLOBE
— There’s no real precedent for the coronavirus effect on the economy — and that could be a good thing – Jim Puzzanghera
https://www.bostonglobe.com/2020/04/04/nation/theres-no-real-precedent-coronavirus-effect-economy-that-could-be-good-thing/

WALL STREET JOURNAL
— State Coronavirus Shutdowns Have Taken 29% of U.S. Economy Offline Eight in 10 U.S. counties are under lockdown orders, according to a study, and they represent nearly 96% of national output – Josh Mitchell
https://www.wsj.com/articles/state-coronavirus-shutdowns-have-taken-29-of-u-s-economy-offline-11586079001
— U.S. Expects Coronavirus Peak in Some Cities Next Week as Global Toll Climbs ‘There will be a lot of death unfortunately,’ President Trump says – Andrew Restuccia, Melissa Korn and Katie Honan
https://www.wsj.com/articles/governments-around-the-world-intensify-measures-to-battle-coronavirus-pandemic-11585993977
— THE MONTH CORONAVIRUS FELLED AMERICAN BUSINESS March began amid an 11-year expansion and ended with blue-chip companies begging for bailouts. Swift and sharp, the pandemic cut through the country’s commerce like nothing before it.
https://www.wsj.com/graphics/march-changed-everything/
— The Big Question for Sports: When Will You Feel Safe Around 20,000 Strangers Again? President Trump wants sports back soon. But fans might not be ready. – Joshua Robinson, Ben Cohen and Laine Higgins
https://www.wsj.com/articles/the-big-question-for-sports-when-will-you-feel-safe-around-20-000-strangers-again-11586084401
— How Coronavirus Is Breaking Down Along Familiar Political Lines Red and blue America are experiencing the crisis in different ways, and that is affecting how their leaders are tackling it – Aaron Zitner, John McCormick and Dante Chinni
https://www.wsj.com/articles/how-coronavirus-is-breaking-down-along-familiar-political-lines-11586001600
(FROM THE ARTICLE: Because the outbreak has hit urban areas harder than less-populated communities, it has been felt less in the nation’s Republican strongholds than in Democratic ones, bringing a partisan tint to views of how the outbreak is being experienced and should be addressed. That has also meant that some Republican elected officials have been hesitant to call for statewide stay-at-home orders for fear of upending rural areas that have yet to record many cases or any at all. As of Thursday, 91% of counties that voted for Hillary Clinton for president in 2016 had at least one case of coronavirus, and 47% had at least one death, a Wall Street Journal analysis of virus data compiled by Johns Hopkins University shows. By contrast, 69% of counties that voted for President Trump had at least one case, and 14% had a death. Those counties on the whole are less densely populated than Clinton counties, and most rural areas tend to lean Republican. Only about a fifth of the states, all with large rural populations and Republican governors, didn’t have statewide stay-at-home directives in place as of Friday. The GOP governors of Florida, Georgia, Missouri and Tennessee, who had resisted issuing statewide shelter-in-place orders, were among those who reversed course and imposed them this past week. Discrepancies between rural and urban America are creating tensions within states.)

BLOOMBERG
— The Way We Work Will Never Be the Same – Brooke Sample
https://www.bloomberg.com/opinion/articles/2020-04-05/coronavirus-puts-end-to-labor-market-as-we-know-it

FORTUNE
— Local newspapers are facing their own coronavirus crisis – AP
https://fortune.com/2020/04/05/newspapers-cuts-coronavirus-layoffs-jobs-crisis-unemployment-covid-19/
— Coronavirus is igniting a devastating crisis for highly indebted companies – BOB DIAMOND and TY WALLACH
https://fortune.com/2020/04/04/coronavirus-corporate-loans-bonds-credit/

MOTLEY FOOL
— Are Americans Concerned About Their Personal Finances Over Coronavirus? – Dave Kovaleski (DIERSEN: So far, how has coronavirus negatively impacted you and your spouse financially? For my wife and I, our recent stock market gains have been lost. I am sure that the value of our home, vehicles, etc. has gone down. As our fixed income investments mature, we will be faced with much lower interest rates and much more pressure to take on more risk, that is, to put money in the stock market. Ever-increasingly, to maintain our standard of living, my Civil Service Retirement System pension, our Social Security, our federal health, dental, and vision insurance subsidy, and our interest income is not enough, and we have to dip more and more and more into our retirement savings.) 
https://www.fool.com/investing/2020/04/04/concerned-about-personal-finances-coronavirus.aspx
(FROM THE ARTICLE: A recent survey conducted by the National Financial Educators Council (NEFC) shows how concerned Americans are about their personal finances due to the effects of the coronavirus crisis. According to the survey, which solicited responses from 1,201 people between March 23 and March 27, 58.2% say the crisis has had a negative impact on their personal finances (30.9% called the impact somewhat negative, and 27.3% described it as very negative). About 32% of respondents said the crisis has had neither a positive nor a negative impact, while the remaining 9.9% said the pandemic has had a positive effect on their finances (6.8% indicated the effect was very positive, while 3.1% said somewhat positive). That’s the sentiment right now, but what about the future?)

BANKRATE
— Majority Have Cut Spending Amid Coronavirus Crisis Two-thirds have not touched their retirement or investment accounts despite market volatility
https://www.southernmarylandchronicle.com/2020/04/05/majority-have-cut-spending-amid-coronavirus-crisis/

TAUNTON GAZETTE
— Why our coronavirus coverage is free – Editorial (DIERSEN: Needless-to-say, my critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes are beyond furious that GOPUSA ILLINOIS emails are free and contain no advertising.)
https://www.tauntongazette.com/news/20200404/why-our-coronavirus-coverage-is-free-and-what-we-hope-youll-do-about-it

PARADE
— What People Earn 2020: See the Salaries of Everyday Workers Across America – Kaylen Ralph (DIERSEN: According to my critics/opponents, you are worth what are paid for doing what you do. They stress that no one pays me anything for my spending 10+ hours each and every day putting GOPUSA ILLINOIS emails together and sending them out. In my defense, I stress a) that I have enough time and money that I do not need anyone to give me money for my doing what I do, b) that “He wo pays the piper calls the tunes” and I do not want anyone to call my tunes, and c) that in 1997, when I was 49 years old, my Democrat GAO superiors paid me $131,532/year in today’s dollars.) 
https://parade.com/1015936/kaylen-ralph/what-people-earn-salaries-2020/

RASMUSSEN REPORTS
— Voters Overwhelmingly Endorse Coronavirus Aid Package. Expect More to Come (DIERSEN: Coronavirus aid drives up the national debt. What percent of coronavirus aid has gone, is going, and will go to individuals, organizations, companies, etc. that have not been significantly negatively impacted financially?) 
https://www.rasmussenreports.com/public_content/politics/current_events/disease/voters_overwhelmingly_endorse_coronavirus_aid_package_expect_more_to_come

INQUISITR
— Donald Trump Urges Media To ‘Stop Spreading False Rumors’ Amid Coronavirus Pandemic ‘Ought to put it together for a while, get this over with and then go back to your fake news,’ Trump said. – Damir Mujezinovic (DIERSEN: According to my critics/opponents, all government and political news and commentary is false, misinformation, disinformation, and/or fake news except for the government and political news and commentary that they put out or bless.)
https://www.inquisitr.com/5982174/donald-trump-media-false-rumors-coronavirus/

SUN
— ‘IT WAS TERRIBLE’ Trump blasts ex-Navy Capt Brett Crozier who raised coronavirus alarms saying he agrees ‘100%’ with his ousting – Les Steed (DIERSEN: My critics/opponents stress the lack of support that I got from my fellow GAO class members (White, male, over age 40) when I became the only active member in a class action lawsuit in 1988 when I was 40 years old that charged my Democrat GAO superiors with reverse discrimination, age discrimination, and retaliation. I should write a book about my fellow GAO class members. I would focus on those who cut deals under the table with my Democrat GAO superiors to keep their jobs. Those deals included their giving me unfair performance expectations and appraisals, always ranked me in the bottom half of my coworkers for pay-for-performance purposes, and helping my Democrat GAO superiors force me to take their retirement “offer.”)
https://www.thesun.co.uk/uncategorized/11331227/trump-blasts-ex-navy-capt-brett-crozier-coronavirus-alarms-agrees-ousting/
(FROM THE ARTICLE: Captain Brett Crozier will now be ‘reassigned’ according to his superiors, despite the Navy facing a huge backlash over the dismissal. The news came just one day after a video emerged of hundreds of sailors cheering the Captain as he walked off the aircraft carrier after being relieved of duties. Acting Navy Secretary Thomas Modly told reporters on Thursday that he “lost confidence in [Crozier’s] ability to lead that warship” after he sent the letter, and relieved him of duty. Crozier was to be reassigned while investigators consider whether he should face disciplinary action, said Modly. More than 120,000 people have signed a petition calling on the U.S. Navy to reinstate Crozier. “His actions possibly saved many lives,” said the Change.org petition said. “Although he was fired, his plan to safely remove crew members was still implemented. He is a hero who should be rewarded.” Crozier “was absolutely correct in raising” concerns about Covid-19 but “it was the way in which he did it” that “undermined” the Navy’s efforts and “created a little bit of panic on the ship,” Modly said. But he said the letter was sent outside the chain of command while the Navy was already “fully responding.” He added that Crozier copying as many people as he did on the letter demonstrated “extremely poor judgment,” and said: “He did not take care to ensure that it couldn’t be leaked.” Crozier will be reassigned in the U.S. Navy role, but won’t be discharged, Modly said on Friday. But despite this, Crozier was cheered for by hundreds as he left the USS Theodore Roosevelt on Thursday. In videos posted online, one person can be heard shouting: “Now that’s how you send off one of the greatest captains you ever had.” Hundreds of sailors chanted “Captain Crozier!” and a man calls him the “G.O.A.T.,” or the “greatest of all time,” and “a man of the people.”)

April 4 Morning Edition

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

April 2 Evening Edition

ABC7
— Coronavirus Illinois: COVID-19 death toll surpasses 150 in IL, cases near 8K as Cook County ME works to expand storage – Jessica D’Onofrio and Eric Horng
https://abc7chicago.com/health/illinois-covid-19-death-toll-surpasses-150/6070425/
— Trump administration moves toward promoting broader use of face masks amid coronavirus crisis
https://abc7chicago.com/health/daily-white-house-coronavirus-task-force-briefing-watch-live/6071736/
— Coronavirus in the US: 6.6M more unemployed shows need for new jobs bill, Pelosi says – AP
https://abc7chicago.com/politics/66m-more-unemployed-shows-need-for-new-jobs-bill-pelosi-says/6071463/

CBS2
— Some Chicagoans Say Problems With Mail Meant Their Primary Ballots Weren’t Counted – Dana Kozlov
https://chicago.cbslocal.com/2020/04/01/some-chicagoans-say-problems-with-mail-meant-their-primary-ballots-werent-counted/

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— Coronavirus in Illinois updates: 715 new known infections of COVID-19 and 16 additional deaths, bringing state’s total to 7,695 known cases and 157 deaths
https://www.chicagotribune.com/coronavirus/ct-coronavirus-pandemic-chicago-illinois-news-20200402-2ywu5ui4ffb7xkvsj7nkm6aidy-story.html
— Democrats postpone Milwaukee convention until August because of coronavirus concerns – AP
https://www.chicagotribune.com/coronavirus/ct-nw-coronavirus-democratic-convention-joe-biden-20200402-4u7zcqtyrrazxg7rbv3ejvoiny-story.html
— Facing a hit that could be worse than Great Recession, Gov. J.B. Pritzker, lawmakers look to craft a post-pandemic budget – DAN PETRELLA and JAMIE MUNKS
https://www.chicagotribune.com/coronavirus/ct-state-budget-20200402-2eqqvb7iu5dstf7qkcyqf5prke-story.html
— DuPage County reports 45 new known coronavirus cases, including six at long-term care facilities – Robert McCoppin
https://www.chicagotribune.com/coronavirus/ct-coronavirus-illinois-dupage-long-term-care-facilities-20200402-mh2egdkwrzapljurg4zsiewdvy-story.html
— Records shattered as unemployment claims in Illinois top 178,000 and national applications hit 6.6 million – Mary Wisniewski
https://www.chicagotribune.com/coronavirus/ct-coronavirus-unemployment-claims-problems-benefits-illinois-20200402-x7psgbntbrhatmtjgqmpotarvy-story.html
— Pritzker calls federal response to COVID-19 ‘profound failure’ – Lisa Donovan
https://www.chicagotribune.com/politics/ct-activists-pritzker-legal-challenge-coronavirus-lightfoot-year-spin-20200402-uhnfqaagsjbbtg3dgyrgyh7dj4-story.html
— Despite economic havoc from coronavirus, state public pension officials say plans in good shape – ANTONIA AYRES-BROWN
https://www.chicagotribune.com/coronavirus/ct-coronavirus-illinois-public-pensions-20200402-lfqniecl5beahgslbrc6fnxmge-story.html
— 15 Will County health workers test positive as coronavirus numbers continue to rise in Will, DuPage – SUZANNE BAKER and ERIN HEGARTY
https://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/naperville-sun/ct-nvs-naperville-coronavirus-roundup-st-0403-20200402-thg76xdb5bbzjidmay4tqkexie-story.html

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— DISGUSTING, TRAGIC: Nearly $110 million in recreational weed sold in Illinois since January  In March, pot shops sold $35.9 million worth of pot. That’s down from the $39.2 million in first-month sales, but slightly higher than February’s sales. – David Struett and Tom Schuba 
https://chicago.suntimes.com/cannabis/2020/4/2/21204617/illinois-recreational-pot-marijuana-sales-march
— First-time jobless claims up 56% in Illinois from prior week Latest report from the Illinois Department of Employment Security shows the widening impact of coronavirus-related layoffs. – David Roeder
https://chicago.suntimes.com/business/2020/4/2/21204569/weekly-unemployment-claims-illinois-coronavirus-layoffs
— Every state — including 12 slackers — must join the fight to beat COVID-19 A nationwide lockdown by President Trump is unlikely and possibly unconstitutional. It’s up to our nation’s governors to do what’s right to beat the coronavirus. – Editorial
https://chicago.suntimes.com/2020/4/2/21204434/coronavirus-covid-19-pandemic-state-lockdowns-social-distancing-government-governors

DAILY HERALD
— Suburbs get coronavirus relief grants
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20200402/suburbs-get-coronavirus-relief-grants
— April 2 breakdown of suburban COVID-19 cases by county, and some towns
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20200402/april-2-breakdown-of-suburban-covid-19-cases-by-county-and-some-towns

WAND TV
— DISGUSTING, TRAGIC: March marijuana sales in Illinois total almost $36 million
https://www.wandtv.com/news/march-marijuana-sales-in-illinois-total-almost-36-million/article_2a100c8e-7501-11ea-ba8c-536cbdcd92b9.html

MCHENRY COUNTY BLOG
— IL-14: District’s Communities Receive Portion of $12.2 Million from CARES Act
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/04/02/il-14-districts-communities-receive-portion-of-12-2-million-from-cares-act/ 
— What It Is Like to Have Coronavirus
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/04/02/what-it-is-like-to-have-coronoavirus/ 
— Are Slots Still Operating?
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/04/02/are-slots-still-operating/ 
— Calculate What Uncle Sam Will Send in Coronavirus Handout
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/04/02/calculate-what-uncle-sam-will-send-in-coronavirus-handout/ 
— Comparing Coronavirus Penetration for Chicago Area Counties
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/04/01/comparing-coronavirus-penetration-for-chicago-area-counties/ 
— Will County Provides Coronavirus Map
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/04/01/will-county-provides-coronavirus-map/ 
— Lake County Health Department Answers Freedom of Information Request for Coronavirus by Zip Codes with Interactive Map
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/04/01/lake-county-health-department-answers-freedom-of-information-request-for-coronavirus-by-zip-codes-with-interactive-map/ 
— Hospital Situation Included in Pritzker Press Release
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/03/31/hospital-situation-included-in-pritzker-press-release/ 

CAPITOL FAX
— US bankruptcy judge rules against Bill Brady and his brothers
https://capitolfax.com/2020/04/02/us-bankruptcy-judge-rules-against-bill-brady-and-his-brothers/
— Pritzker says fourth temp hospital to open, with another coming for Downstate – “We’re also adding additional beds” – New initiative called “All in Illinois” – President’s “air bridge” is only for private companies, not states – Advice for Wisconsin? – Explains why gun shops are “essential” – 15 rapid testing machines delivered today from Abbott Labs
https://capitolfax.com/2020/04/02/pritzker-says-fourth-temp-hospital-to-open-with-another-coming-for-downstate/
— COVID-19 roundup
https://capitolfax.com/2020/04/02/covid-19-roundup-9/

GOPUSA
— Hydroxychloroquine Proving An Effective Treatment For Coronavirus Patients Around The World
https://www.gopusa.com/?p=86995

WASHINGTON TIMES
— Coronavirus mask policing: Texas city ready to fine citizens $1K for not covering up – Douglas Ernst
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2020/apr/2/coronavirus-mask-policing-texas-city-ready-to-fine/

WASHINGTON EXAMINER
— The New York Times editorial board is eager to spread the coronavirus via open borders
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/opinion/the-new-york-times-editorial-board-is-eager-to-spread-the-coronavirus-via-open-borders
— Even if you hate Trump, don’t root for him to fail during this crisis – Kimberly Ross
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/opinion/even-if-you-hate-trump-dont-root-for-him-to-fail-during-coronavirus-crisis
— House Republicans want to reopen economy by end of April if ‘virus permits’ – Kerry Picket
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/house-republicans-want-to-reopen-economy-by-end-of-april-virus-permitting
— No institution has failed the public worse than the news media during the COVID-19 pandemic – Becket Adams 
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/opinion/no-institution-has-failed-the-public-worse-than-the-news-media-during-the-covid-19-pandemic

DAILY CALLER
— Trump Campaign Tells Jeff Sessions To Move On — ‘Do Not Support Your Efforts’ – HENRY RODGERS (DIERSEN: I should write a book about those who do not support my GOPUSA ILLINOIS efforts. I would focus on those in Wheaton, Milton Township, DuPage County, and Illinois a) who have lots of religious, government, political, and/or financial clout and b) who paint themselves as being religious, conservative, and/or Republican.) 
https://dailycaller.com/2020/04/02/trump-campaign-jeff-sessions-letter-senate/

NEWSMAX
— White-Collar Employers Promise Job Security, as Service Industry Implodes
https://www.newsmax.com/finance/streettalk/white-collar-employers-job/2020/04/01/id/960968/

TOWNHALL
— This Week’s Unemployment Numbers Are Disastrous and Devastating – Katie Pavlich
https://townhall.com/tipsheet/katiepavlich/2020/04/02/this-weeks-unemployment-numbers-are-disastrous-and-devastating-n2566206
— Jemele Hill: The Only Acceptable Acts of Charity Come From Those Who Are Anti-Trump – Matt Vespa
https://townhall.com/tipsheet/mattvespa/2020/04/02/jemele-hill-the-only-acceptable-acts-of-charity-come-from-those-who-are-anti-tru-n2566251

THE HILL
— Scale of economic crisis sends shudders through nation – NIALL STANAGE 
https://thehill.com/homenews/administration/490938-the-memo-scale-of-economic-crisis-sends-shudders-through-nation
— Trump expected to recommend certain Americans wear masks to limit virus spread – BRETT SAMUELS 
https://thehill.com/homenews/administration/490909-trump-expected-to-recommend-certain-americans-wear-masks-to-limit
— Cities across the country in danger of becoming coronavirus hotspots – JESSIE HELLMANN 
https://thehill.com/homenews/state-watch/490878-cities-across-the-country-in-danger-of-becoming-coronavirus-hotspots
— Number of coronavirus cases worldwide tops 1 million – REBECCA KLAR 
https://thehill.com/policy/international/490797-global-coronavirus-cases-top-1-million

POLITICO
— White House Correspondents’ Association boots OAN from briefing rotation The rare step, against the Trump-friendly outlet, followed a reporter’s defiance of social-distancing restrictions. – CAITLIN OPRYSKO
https://www.politico.com/news/2020/04/01/oan-white-house-correspondents-coronavirus-160598
— Navy fires aircraft carrier captain who raised alarm about virus outbreak Capt. Brett Crozier wrote a letter Navy leaders Monday pleading for additional help to combat the outbreak. – LARA SELIGMAN (DIERSEN: While I worked for the Post Office 1966-1969, IRS 1971-1980, and GAO 1980-1997, what if I had relayed my concerns about political affiliation discrimination, reverse discrimination, and age discrimination directly to the Democrats who headed those agencies?) 
https://www.politico.com/news/2020/04/02/navy-fires-aircraft-carrier-captain-who-raised-alarm-about-virus-outbreak-162225
(FROMM THE ARTICLE: Modly stopped short of accusing Crozier of leaking the letter, but faulted the captain for sending it over “non-secure, unclassified email” and copying “a broad array of people,” instead of relaying his concerns directly to Modly. The letter contained no classified information.)

CNN
— Democratic National Convention pushed back to August – Dan Merica and Kate Sullivan
https://www.cnn.com/2020/04/02/politics/dnc-postponed-coronavirus/index.html

NEW YORK TIMES
— Trump Administration Expected to Recommend Wearing Cloth Masks
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/04/02/world/coronavirus-live-news-updates.html

WASHINGTON POST
— White House to urge Americans to wear face coverings in public to slow spread of coronavirus – Lena H. Sun and Josh Dawsey
https://www.washingtonpost.com/health/2020/04/02/coronavirus-facemasks-policyreversal/
— Coronavirus death toll passes 50,000 worldwide; U.S. unemployment claims explode
https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2020/04/02/coronavirus-latest-news/
— Democrats to delay Milwaukee convention from July until mid-August to increase chance party can hold an in-person gathering
https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/politics/wp/2020/04/02/democrats-to-delay-milwaukee-convention-from-july-until-mid-august-to-increase-chance-party-can-hold-an-in-person-gathering/
— Federal judge declines to postpone April 7 presidential primaries in Wisconsin – Amy Gardner
https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/federal-judge-declines-to-postpone-april-7-presidential-primaries-in-wisconsin/2020/04/02/2ff660b4-74dc-11ea-87da-77a8136c1a6d_story.html
— The grim death-toll projections the White House offered Monday have already been revised upward – Philip Bump
https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2020/04/02/grim-death-toll-projections-white-house-offered-monday-have-already-been-revised-upward/

NEW YORK POST
— Team Trump to Jeff Sessions: You’re no ally of ours – Bob Fredericks (DIERSEN: I should write a book about those who do not want me to be one of their allies. I would focus on those in Wheaton, Milton Township, DuPage County, and Illinois a) who have lots of religious, government, political, and/or financial clout and b) who paint themselves as being religious, conservative, and/or Republican.) 
https://nypost.com/2020/04/02/team-trump-to-jeff-sessions-youre-no-ally-of-ours/

RASMUSSEN REPORTS
— Voters Strongly Endorse Fines, Ban on Interstate Travel
https://www.rasmussenreports.com/public_content/politics/current_events/disease/voters_strongly_endorse_fines_ban_on_interstate_travel

April 2 Morning Edition

NBC5
— 167 Cook County Jail Detainees Have Tested Positive for COVID-19, Officials Say 34 staff members have also tested positive at the facility
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/167-cook-county-jail-detainees-have-tested-positive-for-covid-19-officials-say/2248892/

CBS2
— Some Of Latest Illinois Coronavirus Deaths Involved People In 20s And 30s; Expert Weighs In – Tara Molina
https://chicago.cbslocal.com/2020/04/01/some-of-latest-illinois-coronavirus-deaths-involved-people-in-20s-and-30s-expert-weighs-in/

FOX NEWS CHICAGO
— Durbin on Illinois’ fight against COVID-19: ‘Profits be damned!’ – Mike Flannery
https://www.fox32chicago.com/news/durbin-on-illinois-fight-against-covid-19-profits-be-damned

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— Cook County medical examiner confirms 23 more COVID-19 deaths, raising toll to 94 The adults ages ranged from 27 to 90, and are among the 141 who have died in the state so far.
https://chicago.suntimes.com/coronavirus/2020/4/1/21203898/cook-county-coronavirus-covid-19-deaths-raising-toll-94
— 62 cases of coronavirus found in 11 Lake County nursing homes Four of those 62 people have died, health officials said.
https://chicago.suntimes.com/coronavirus/2020/4/1/21203899/coronavirus-covid-19-lake-county-nursing-homes
— Aurora extends emergency declaration to May 15 The emergency declaration includes closures of City Hall and all other city properties, including parks, playgrounds, museums, the golf course and the zoo, Aurora officials said.
https://chicago.suntimes.com/coronavirus/2020/4/2/21204014/aurora-coronavirus-extends-emergency-declaration-may-15-covid-19
— 12th employee contracts COVID-19 at Cook County Clerk of the Circuit Court’s office – Jermaine Nolen
https://chicago.suntimes.com/coronavirus/2020/4/2/21203980/12th-employee-contracts-covid-19-at-cook-county-clerk-of-the-circuit-courts-office
— CPS to receive $205M in federal coronavirus relief funding, state estimates The total is 40 percent of the more than half-billion dollars expected to come to Illinois schools. – Nader Issa 
https://chicago.suntimes.com/coronavirus/2020/4/1/21203218/cps-federal-coronavirus-relief-illinois-public-schools
— We can’t allow fear to go viral and erode our civil liberties An ill-advised, and now rescinded, policing tactic on the West Side illustrates the kind of threat to our civil liberties that crops up in a crisis. We saw it after 9-11, and now again. – Editorial (DIERSEN: Of course, my critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes hint/imply/argue/shout that GOPUSA ILLINOIS emails spread false information about coronavirus, and therefore, I should be stopped from sending the emails out. Needless-to-say, I should sue my critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes.) 
https://chicago.suntimes.com/2020/4/1/21203078/coronavirus-civil-rights-covid-19-chicago-police-illinois-suntimes-editorial
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Ever-increasingly, Trump-haters blame coronavirus on Trump.
https://chicago.suntimes.com/columnists/2020/4/1/21203435/pandemic-unprepared-disaster-plan-covid-19-coronavirus-s-e-cup
— Joe Biden predicts Democratic convention delay until August In an interview earlier this week with MSNBC, Joe Biden said it’s “hard to envision” a normal convention on that schedule. – AP
https://chicago.suntimes.com/politics/2020/4/2/21204361/joe-biden-predicts-democratic-convention-delay-until-august-2020-election-politics

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— Chicago needs a wartime financial plan, now – PAUL VALLAS
https://www.chicagotribune.com/opinion/commentary/ct-opinion-coronavirus-pandemic-chicago-fianances-paul-vallas-20200401-6cxpmax6qjgwljnxtsvvgupxem-story.html
— The muddled messages on face masks – Dahleen Glanton
https://www.chicagotribune.com/columns/dahleen-glanton/ct-dahleen-glanton-coronavirus-masks-confusion-20200402-23vkp7vdxzflnitbhfmhjaepym-story.html
— When will the coronavirus outbreak peak in Illinois? Here are some projections. – JOE MAHR, JONATHON BERLIN and LISA SCHENCKER
https://www.chicagotribune.com/coronavirus/ct-cb-coronavirus-when-will-illinois-peak-20200401-3c56ftr64ngqridwnuervngrma-story.html
— Chicago gets 500 complaints about nonessential businesses — hair salons, yoga studios — staying open amid coronavirus – Abdel Jimenez (DIERSEN: According to my critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes, they and what they do are essential, but me and my GOPUSA ILLINOIS emails are not essential. I should write a book about my critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes.) 
https://www.chicagotribune.com/coronavirus/ct-nonessential-businesses-500-complaints-coronavirus-20200401-kqokrgpwqbakpoiox7axyly3bm-story.html
— Coronavirus in Illinois updates: Here’s what’s happening Thursday with COVID-19 in the Chicago area
https://www.chicagotribune.com/coronavirus/ct-coronavirus-pandemic-chicago-illinois-news-20200402-2ywu5ui4ffb7xkvsj7nkm6aidy-story.html


DAILY HERALD
— FRONT PAGE TOP OF FOLD WITH BIG COLOR PICTURE: Demand for grocery delivery service creates long waitlists — how stores are trying to fix that – Russell Lissau and Christopher Placek
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20200401/demand-for-grocery-delivery-service-creates-long-waitlists—-how-stores-are-trying-to-fix-that
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: What do you say to those who want to end gerrymandering so that more political clout can be given to voters who are anti-Trump, anti-Protestant, anti-conservative, anti-patriotic, anti-Republican, anti-American, anti-White, anti-male, anti-older people, anti-rich people, anti-gun owners, anti-German Americans, anti-draft avoiders, and/or anti-those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time? 
https://www.dailyherald.com/discuss/20200401/editorial-some-lawmakers-willing-to-stand-up-for-democracy-in-illinois

CRAIN’S CHICAGO BUSINESS
— Jobless claims double, set new record The number of Americans applying for benefits more than doubled to 6.65 million, a second straight record, as the coronavirus widened its reach and closed more businesses.
https://www.chicagobusiness.com/economy/jobless-claims-double-set-new-record
— Ken Griffin’s virus plan now includes an emergency trading bunker in Florida Citadel Securities’ site—with capacity for 50—is part of a hotel that’s closed to the public, and the staff, who have been dispatched from Chicago and New York, will work and sleep there.
https://www.chicagobusiness.com/finance-banking/ken-griffins-virus-plan-now-includes-emergency-trading-bunker-florida

CHAMPAIGN/URBANA NEWS GAZETTE
— Everyone’s equal, just some more than others – Jim Dey
https://www.news-gazette.com/coronavirus/jim-dey-everyone-s-equal-just-some-more-than-others/article_f36d373a-1229-56f2-be11-50a4b0edbd2f.html

BLOOMINGTON PANTAGRAPH
— Coalition pushes aid for Bloomington-Normal’s marginalized people amid COVID-19 crisis – SIERRA HENRY
https://www.pantagraph.com/news/local/coalition-pushes-aid-for-bloomington-normals-marginalized-people-amid-covid-19-crisis/article_dd1c0e47-9914-5ccf-9127-90f635de8598.html

CENTRAL ILLINOIS PROUD
— State budget to be cut by up to $8 billion due to COVID-19 outbreak – Matt Sheehan
https://www.centralillinoisproud.com/news/local-news/state-budget-to-be-cut-by-up-to-8-billion-due-to-covid-19-outbreak/#new_tab

WGEM
— Local lawmaker Jil Tracy pushes to open Illinois state parks amid stay-at-home order – Kara Biernat
https://wgem.com/2020/04/01/local-lawmakers-push-to-open-illinois-state-parks-amid-stay-at-home-order/

WHEATON PATCH
— DuPage County Coronavirus Update: 393 Cases, 13 Deaths Confirmed Officials say the number of positive cases is “likely much higher” due to cases that are “unreported or untested.” – Lisa Marie Farver
https://patch.com/illinois/wheaton/dupage-county-coronavirus-update-393-cases-13-deaths-confirmed

GLEN ELLYN PATCH
— Latest Glen Ellyn Coronavirus Update: 10 Cases Confirmed Here are the latest updates on coronavirus cases in Glen Ellyn. – Lisa Marie Farver,
https://patch.com/illinois/glenellyn/latest-glen-ellyn-coronavirus-update-10-cases-confirmed

HOMER GLEN PATCH
— Coronavirus Forces Closure Of 22nd Century Media (founded by millionaire investment banker Jack Ryan) 22nd Century Media, which publishes 14 Chicago-area weekly newspapers, closed its doors permanently Tuesday. – Andrea Earnest
https://patch.com/illinois/homerglen-lockport/coronavirus-forces-closure-22nd-century-media

CHALKBEAT
— How much is your Illinois school district slated to get from the federal stimulus bill? Find out here. – Cassie Walker Burke, Gabrielle LaMarr LeMee 
https://chalkbeat.org/posts/chicago/2020/04/01/coping-with-coronavirus-illinois-schools-to-get-a-half-billion-dollars-in-federal-stimulus-funds/

POLITICO ILLINOIS
— PRITZKER FOR PRESIDENT? Gov. J.B. Pritzker has dismissed the suggestion in the past, saying he’s focused only on Illinois, but his recent jousts with President Donald Trump about handling the coronavirus have him in a new category: potential 2024 presidential candidate. – Shia Kapos
https://www.politico.com/newsletters/illinois-playbook/2020/04/02/pritzker-for-president-getting-in-budget-binds-mission-ppe-488784

PROPUBLICA ILLINOIS
— He Was Ordered to Self-Isolate. He Didn’t. Now He’s Facing Criminal Charges. A man with coronavirus symptoms walked into a busy gas station store in southeastern Illinois. Prosecutors there charged him with reckless conduct, saying the man “showed a willful and wanton disregard for the safety of others.” – Jodi S. Cohen
https://www.propublica.org/article/coronavirus-self-isolation-illinois-jasper-county-arrest

CENTER SQUARE
— Illinois’ unemployment fund will need another bailout – Brett Rowland 
https://www.thecentersquare.com/illinois/op-ed-illinois-unemployment-fund-will-need-another-bailout/article_1be8d16c-744e-11ea-ba41-635ece88532d.html

WIREPOINTS
— April Fools’? Mayor Lightfoot’s Astonishing Denial of Chicago’s Fiscal Crisis – Mark Glennon
https://wirepoints.org/april-fools-mayor-lightfoots-astonishing-denial-of-chicagos-fiscal-crisis-wirepoints/
— Ten lessons from an old friend that just survived an ugly bout with Covid-19
https://wirepoints.org/ten-cautionary-and-inspirational-lessons-from-an-old-friend-that-just-survived-an-ugly-bout-with-covid-19-wirepoints/
— Why is Mayor Lightfoot talking about 40,000 Chicago hospitalizations when projections for all Illinois show just 9,300 at the peak? – Quicktake
https://wirepoints.org/why-is-mayor-lightfoot-talking-about-40000-chicago-hospitalizations-when-projections-for-all-illinois-show-just-9300-at-the-peak-quicktake/

CAPITOL FAX
— 6.6 million new unemployment claims filed
https://capitolfax.com/2020/04/02/66-million-new-unemployment-claims-filed/

GOPUSA
— Los Angeles Mayor Tells 4 Million To Wear Masks – AP
https://www.gopusa.com/?p=86987
— Coronavirus Strains Nation’s Largest Police Force; 1,000-Plus NYPD Cops Test Positive
https://www.gopusa.com/?p=86958
— When To End The Coronavirus Lockdown? Soon It Will Be Time For A New Strategy
https://www.gopusa.com/?p=86919

AMERICAN THINKER
— Even as Democrats blame Trump, their own words come back to haunt them – Andrea Widburg (DIERSEN: How strongly will Illinois Democrats blame the following for coronavirus: a) the Republican candidates on November 3, 2020 ballots, b) Republican elected officials and appointees, c) leaders of the Illinois Republican Party, d) leaders of your Republican county, township, and/or ward parties, and e) your Republican Precinct Committeeman/Captain?) 
https://www.americanthinker.com/blog/2020/04/even_as_democrats_blame_trump_their_own_words_come_back_to_haunt_them.html

AMERICAN CONSERVATIVE
— Everyone Does What They’re Told, But No One Knows Why We’re reliant on experts to tell us truths too complex to work out. When did we stop living on a human scale? – GRAYSON QUAY (DIERSEN: My critics/opponents are furious because a) they cannot stop me from sending out GOPUSA ILLINOIS emails and b) they cannot tell which articles I can and I cannot include links to in those emails.) 
https://www.theamericanconservative.com/articles/everyone-does-what-theyre-told-but-no-one-knows-why/

FREEDOM’S JOURNAL
— THE CORONAVIRUS: WHAT WOULD JOE BIDEN DO? – Larry Elder (DIERSEN: QUESTION: If Biden was President now, what would he do? ANSWER: He would blame coronavirus on 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://freedomsjournalinstitute.org/latest-news/opinion/the-coronavirus-what-would-joe-biden-do/

TOWNHALL
— FLASHBACK: Remember When the Mainstream Media Compared the Wuhan Coronavirus to the Flu? – Beth Baumann
https://townhall.com/tipsheet/bethbaumann/2020/04/01/flashback-remember-when-the-mainstream-media-compared-the-wuhan-coronavirus-to-t-n2566180

NEWS BUSTERS
— NY Times: Sexist Trump Attacks Women for ‘Challenging Him’ During Coronavirus Crisis – Clay Waters
https://www.newsbusters.org/blogs/nb/clay-waters/2020/04/01/ny-times-sexist-trump-attacks-women-challenging-him-during
— CNN, USA Today, WashPost Boost Obama’s Veiled Anti-Trump Pandemic Response and ‘Climate Denial’ Tweet – Joseph Vazquez
https://www.newsbusters.org/blogs/business/joseph-vazquez/2020/04/02/cnn-usa-today-washpost-boost-obamas-veiled-anti-trump

LIFE SITE NEWS
— LifeSite live-streaming Trump coronavirus briefings as liberal media calls for censorship
https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/lifesite-live-streaming-trump-coronavirus-briefings-as-liberal-media-calls-for-censorship

NATIONAL REVIEW
— Ominous Indicators – JIM GERAGHTY
https://www.nationalreview.com/the-morning-jolt/ominous-indicators/

THE HILL
— U.S. coronavirus deaths top 5,000, with 1,000 in one day – JUSTIN WISE
https://thehill.com/homenews/state-watch/490749-us-coronavirus-deaths-top-5000-with-1000-in-one-day
— Dire projections put new focus on Trump coronavirus response – PETER SULLIVAN
https://thehill.com/homenews/administration/490710-dire-projections-put-new-focus-on-coronavirus-response

ROLL CALL
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Democrats want immigrants because immigrants vote for Democrats. RINOs want immigrants because RINOs want cheap labor.
https://www.rollcall.com/2020/04/02/citizenship-is-a-tough-mountain-to-climb-especially-under-trump/
https://www.rollcall.com/2020/04/02/naturalized-citizens-could-be-critical-in-this-falls-election/

POLITICO
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: A Trump-hater says “How the coronavirus is shaping the 2024 presidential race The crisis is stocking the Democratic Party’s pipeline of prospective candidates for years to come.”
https://www.politico.com/news/2020/04/02/coronavirus-governors-2024-election-160125
— D.C. leaders fear an outbreak that cripples the country The nation’s capital — with its hundreds of thousands of workers responsible for running the nation’s coronavirus response — is about to get socked. – CHRISTOPHER CADELAGO and NOLAN D. MCCASKILL
https://www.politico.com/news/2020/04/01/dc-leaders-fear-outbreak-cripples-country-159477

CNN
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Pence blames CDC and China for delay in U.S. coronavirus response
https://www.cnn.com/2020/04/01/politics/mike-pence-coronavirus/index.html

CNBC
— Durbin denies Congress is rescuing airline shareholders with $50 billion bailout – Jacob Pramuk and Lauren Hirsch
https://www.cnbc.com/2020/04/02/coronavirus-update-dick-durbin-says-airline-bailout-not-for-shareholders.html
— With today’s market volatility, the ‘4% rule’ creates risk for America’s retirees – Colin Devine
https://www.cnbc.com/2020/03/27/op-ed-with-market-volatility-4-percent-rule-creates-risk-for-retirees.html
(FROM THE ARTICLE: The 4% rule was hatched in an era in which interest rates were higher, markets less volatile and Americans had shorter lifespans. Given today’s market volatility and changed retirement landscape, it’s safe to assume the 4% rule may be obsolete. Target date funds, mutual funds and exchange traded funds are often used to generate retirement income, yet annuities are the only financial product that was designed for and specifically provide protected lifetime income.)

NEW YORK TIMES
— FRONT PAGE TOP OF FOLD: Why the Global Recession Could Last a Long Time – Peter Goodman
Fears are growing that the worldwide economic downturn could be especially deep and lengthy, with recovery limited by continued anxiety.
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/04/01/business/economy/coronavirus-recession.html
— Coronavirus Is Making the Public Pension Crisis Even Worse The pandemic has handed the funds big losses after they ramped up their appetite for risk over the past decade. – Mary Williams Walsh
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/04/02/business/dealbook/coronavirus-public-pension.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: A Trump-hater says “Alarm, Denial, Blame: The Pro-Trump Media’s Coronavirus Distortion Sean Hannity, Rush Limbaugh and other right-wing commentators turned a pandemic into a battle of us vs. them — the kind of battle President Trump has waged for much of his life.”
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/04/01/us/politics/hannity-limbaugh-trump-coronavirus.html
— Auto Sales Plummet in First Quarter as Coronavirus Keeps Buyers Away After a strong first two months of the year, sales tumbled in March as Americans stayed home. – Neal E. Boudette
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/04/01/business/economy/auto-sales-coronavirus.html

NEW YORK POST
— Impeachment was a dire distraction from coronavirus for Trump administration – Miranda Devine (DIERSEN: What adverse actions that were taken against you distracted you? The following adverse actions distracted me: My Democrat GAO superiors forced me to retire in 1997 when I was 49 years old, gave me unfair performance expectations and appraisals, always ranked me in the bottom half of my coworkers for pay-for-performance purposes, did not promote me beyond GS-13, got rid of my mentor in 1987, kept me off audits of IRS for all but 3 of the almost 18 years that I worked for GAO, and forced me to take a $20,157 (21%) pay cut in today’s dollars to transfer from IRS to GAO in 1980. My Democrat IRS superiors did not promote me beyond GS-12, disallowed my education deductions in 1978, got rid of my mentor in 1975, and disallowed my partial day per diem claims in 1974. My Democrat Post Office superiors forced me resign in 1969 and disallowed my sick leave requests in 1969 and 1968.)
https://nypost.com/2020/04/01/impeachment-a-dire-distraction-from-coronavirus-for-trump-devine/

WASHINGTON POST
— Coronavirus cases edge toward a million worldwide as death toll soars in U.S., Italy, Spain and France
https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2020/04/02/coronavirus-latest-news/
— As U.S. death toll surpasses 4,600, Fauci says the real turning point in coronavirus mitigation won’t happen until there’s a vaccine
https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2020/04/01/coronavirus-latest-news/

USA TODAY
— Which states will be hit hardest by coronavirus-related job losses? See the list. – Paul Davidson
https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/2020/04/01/coronavirus-states-sharpest-projected-covid-19-job-declines/5109364002/
— Unemployment claims for last week could shatter record amid millions of new layoffs – Paul Davidson
https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/2020/04/01/coronavirus-several-million-more-jobless-claims-likely-layoffs-mount/5105339002/
— How quickly can the economy bounce back from the coronavirus? – Paul Davidson
https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/2020/03/31/coronavirus-how-quickly-can-economy-bounce-back-crisis/5090355002/
— Another US-Mexico border tunnel has been discovered – with nearly $30 million worth of drugs, officials say – N’dea Yancey-Bragg
https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2020/04/01/us-mexico-border-smuggling-tunnel-drugs/5102052002/

WALL STREET JOURNAL
— Another 3.1 Million Americans Likely Sought Unemployment Benefits Last Week Coronavirus-related layoffs trigger record-setting surge in jobless-insurance claims – Sarah Chaney and Eric Morath
https://www.wsj.com/articles/another-3-1-million-americans-likely-sought-unemployment-benefits-last-week-11585819800
— Americans Favor Aggressive Coronavirus Measures, Poll Finds Majorities back cellphone tracking, mandatory screenings and patient registries to curb virus spread – Byron Tau
https://www.wsj.com/articles/americans-favor-aggressive-coronavirus-measures-poll-finds-11585687911
— Why the Richest Country on Earth Can’t Get You a Face Mask The U.S. spends more on health care than any other nation, but missteps and vulnerable global supply chains have left it without the equipment necessary to protect its citizens from the coronavirus – Nathaniel Taplin
https://www.wsj.com/articles/why-the-richest-country-on-earth-cant-get-you-a-face-mask-11585741254
— One-Year M.B.A.s Gain Ground as Applications Drop Young professionals balk at pausing their careers for a two-year degree, so more schools are offering a faster, cheaper option – Patrick Thomas (DIERSEN: When I started taking graduate business evening courses at Loyola in 1972, Loyola required taking 16 courses to get an MBA. Immediately after I completed my 16th course in 1976, Loyola reduced its course requirement to 12 if you had a bachelor’s degree in business like I had.) 
https://www.wsj.com/articles/one-year-m-b-a-s-gain-ground-as-applications-drop-11585742401
— The High Cost of Low Interest Rates Irresponsible policy from the Federal Reserve made the coronavirus crisis worse than it had to be. – James Grant (DIERSEN: Low interest rates harm savers and help borrowers.)
https://www.wsj.com/articles/the-high-cost-of-low-interest-rates-11585780683
— Biden’s Weak Election Strategy Instead of leading, he panders to Bernie Sanders and criticizes President Trump. – Karl Rove
https://www.wsj.com/articles/bidens-weak-election-strategy-11585780418
— Factories Cut Output, Jobs as Coronavirus Lockdown Bites A series of business surveys paint an almost uniform picture of sharply declining production, falling new orders and contracting payrolls – Paul Hannon and Harriet Torry
https://www.wsj.com/articles/factories-cut-output-jobs-as-coronavirus-lockdown-bites-11585736047

BANKRATE
— Experts see solid rebound in rattled markets following ‘two-quarter’ coronavirus contraction – Sarah Foster (DIERSEN: Do you agree?)
https://www.bankrate.com/investing/market-mavens-survey-april-2020/

TELEGRAM
— Retirees seeking safe investments are paying the price – Michelle Singletary
https://www.telegram.com/news/20200329/michelle-singletary-retirees-seeking-safe-investments-are-paying-price
(FROM THE ARTICLE: The go-to strategy when a financial crisis hits is for the Federal Reserve to cut interest rates. The theory is that, by making borrowing cheaper, consumers will help rev up the economy by buying stuff on credit. But this quick fix has seriously hurt savers, especially those retirees who have sheltered their hard-earned savings away from the stock market. And as the Dow Industrial average continues its hair-raising volatility, more retirees will likely flee to bank-deposit accounts. However, with interest rates now at rock bottom, these savers will be exposed to another major risk — inflation. The government’s fiscal policies punish savers, asserts Sharon Kimball, who retired from the federal government in 2018 after almost 30 years. Kimball, 66, is a regular reader who has long stayed away from investing in equities. For her retirement account under the federal Thrift Savings Plan, she put all her contributions in the G fund, which is invested in short-term U.S. Treasury securities. Kimball’s other retirement savings have all been placed in certificates of deposit (CDs). The Virginia resident said she just couldn’t stomach the roller-coaster ride of investing in stocks or mutual funds. Her hope was for the CDs to produce just enough interest to offset any impact of inflation. Rates on CDs and money market deposit accounts, which are insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. (FDIC), were pretty puny before the spread of COVID-19. But things are about to get even worse for savers who have sought refuge in these federally backed accounts.)

NPR
— With Rallies Off The Table, Trump’s Reelection Moves To Virtual Campaigning – Tamara Keith
https://www.npr.org/2020/04/02/825467802/with-rallies-off-the-table-trumps-reelection-moves-to-virtual-campaigning
— Doctors Say Hospitals Are Stopping Them From Wearing Masks – Leila Fadel
https://www.npr.org/2020/04/02/825200206/doctors-say-hospitals-are-stopping-them-from-wearing-masks

NEWSWEEK
— OVER 1,000 PEOPLE IN U.S. DIE FROM CORONAVIRUS IN 24 HOUR SPAN – EDDY RODRIGUEZ
https://www.newsweek.com/over-1000-people-us-die-coronavirus-24-hour-span-1495777

U.S. NEWS & WORLD REPORT
— Residents Snitch on Businesses, Neighbors Amid Shutdowns Residents are snitching on businesses and neighbors as authorities worldwide work to enforce business shutdowns and stay-at-home orders meant to limit person-to-person contact amid the coronavirus pandemic. – AP
https://www.usnews.com/news/us/articles/2020-04-02/residents-snitch-on-businesses-neighbors-amid-shutdowns

THE NATION
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Democrats use coronavirus to promote class warfare.
https://www.thenation.com/article/society/covid-19-wealth-divide-tests/

FINANCIAL TIMES
— White House offers few specifics in US virus death forecast Experts struggle to weigh up Trump administration’s projection of 100,000-240,000 deaths – Kiran Stacey 
https://www.ft.com/content/b0ed47e2-80e1-4a71-87fa-4cd80f202e79

ECONOMIC TIMES
— Trump casts doubt on Chinese coronavirus figures “How do we know” if they are accurate, Trump asked at a press conference. “Their numbers seem to be a little bit on the light side.” – AFP
https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/international/world-news/trump-casts-doubt-on-chinese-coronavirus-figures/articleshow/74946595.cms