Tag: political

May 18 Morning Edition

ABC7
— 38 shot, 6 fatally, in Chicago weekend shootings
https://abc7chicago.com/38-shot-6-fatally-in-chicago-weekend-shootings/6192730/?cmp=emc-wls-news-headlines-5/18/2020
— 1st Ribfest to be held in Romeoville canceled amid COVID-19 health, safety concerns, Exchange Club of Naperville says
https://abc7chicago.com/ribfest-romeoville-naperville-moving/6191996/

NBC5
— Illinois Rep. Allen Skillicorn Threatens to File Recall Motion Against Pritzker for Unemployment Handling
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/state-rep-threatens-to-file-recall-motion-against-pritzker-for-unemployment-handling/2273646/

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— How the pandemic unmasks Illinois’ feeble finances – EDITORIAL
https://www.chicagotribune.com/opinion/editorials/ct-edit-illinois-states-pension-bailout-congress-20200518-fyt4lnbeh5a7je2celnvxrareu-story.html
— Americans need employment opportunities, not unemployment incentives – RACHEL GRESZLER
https://www.chicagotribune.com/opinion/commentary/ct-opinion-coronavirus-congress-employment-heritage-20200515-ffjyyovy7bggron2lvkyl75pwa-story.html

DAILY HERALD
— FRONT PAGE TOP OF FOLD WITH BIG COLOR PICTURE: Ever-increasingly Trump-haters use coronavirus to paint Republicans as being White supremacists, Nazis, KKK members, haters, racists, sexists, bigots, and even worse things.
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20200518/why-covid-19-infections-are-surging-in-suburban-latino-communities
— How the post COVID-19 workplace will be different – John T. Slania (DIERSEN: Will employers use coronavirus to get rid of their employees who are older, who are obese, and/or who have underlying medical conditions including diabetes? Will organizations use coronavirus to get rid of their members who are older, who are obese, and/or who have underlying medical conditions including diabetes?)
https://www.dailyherald.com/business/20200518/how-the-post-covid-19-workplace-will-be-different
— FRONT PAGE TOP OF FOLD WITH COLOR PICTURE: Don’t expect public transit to bounce back to ‘normal’ when COVID-19 retreats – Marni Pyke
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20200518/dont-expect-public-transit-to-bounce-back-to-normal-when-covid-19-retreats
— The Deal at 30: Study suggests Hoffman would have grown without Sears – David Bernstein
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20200516/the-deal-at-30-study-suggests-hoffman-would-have-grown-without-sears

BLOOMINGTON PANTAGRAPH
— Durbin defends Pritzker, says more federal COVID-19 funds needed – Brenden Moore
https://www.pantagraph.com/durbin-defends-pritzker-says-more-federal-covid-19-funds-needed/article_a86daa6f-fa2d-5fae-a745-c04ed437d8d7.html

ALTON TELEGRAPH
— Can we afford to wait out the coronavirus hit? – Editorial
https://www.thetelegraph.com/opinion/article/Editorial-Can-we-afford-to-wait-out-the-15276795.php

SUBURBAN LIFE
— DuPage Foundation awards $500,000 to numerous organizations
https://www.mysuburbanlife.com/2020/05/15/dupage-foundation-awards-500-000-to-numerous-organizations/awt5xbi/

FOX ILLINOIS
— A look into the world of ‘politicized medicine’ in the age of COVID-19 – Sharyl Attkisson
https://foxillinois.com/news/nation-world/a-look-into-the-world-of-politicized-medicine-in-the-age-of-covid-19

WIREPOINTS
— Morning Raid to Crush Chicago Churchgoers: Entire Neighborhood Has Cars Towed – Mark Glennon
https://wirepoints.org/morning-raid-to-crush-chicago-churchgoers-entire-neighborhood-has-their-cars-towed-wirepoints/
— Pritzker Criminalizes Violators of His Shutdown Order Using His Own Rule-Making Power – Mark Glennon
https://wirepoints.org/pritzker-now-using-executive-rulemaking-to-criminalize-violations-of-his-emergency-shutdown-order-wirepoints/
— Gov. Pritzker’s overly-restrictive shutdown rules make Illinois a national outlier – Ted Dabrowski and John Klingner
https://wirepoints.org/gov-pritzkers-overly-restrictive-shutdown-rules-make-illinois-a-national-outlier-wirepoints-quicktake/
— Illinois eying loan from Fed, but who would certify state is solvent? – Quicktake (DIERSEN: Just kidding, but to avoid bankruptcy, will the Democrats who run Illinois auction off some or all of Illinois’ 102 counties to neighboring states? How much would Wisconsin, Iowa, Missouri, Kentucky, Indiana, and Michigan bid for Illinois counties near their states?)
https://wirepoints.org/illinois-eying-loan-from-fed-but-who-would-certify-state-is-solvent-quicktake/

ILLINOIS LEAKS
— Our letter to JCAR to Object and Suspend IDPH emergency rule which makes criminals out of business owners – KIRK ALLEN
https://edgarcountywatchdogs.com/2020/05/our-letter-to-jcar-to-object-and-suspend-idph-emergency-rule-which-makes-criminals-out-of-business-owners/

ILLINOIS REVIEW
— REP. CABELLO SOUNDS THE ALARM ON NEW CRIMINALIZATION OF NON-COMPLIANCE WITH HEALTH RULES; CALLS ON LEGISLATURE TO TAKE ACTION
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2020/05/rep-cabello-sounds-the-alarm-on-new-criminalization-of-non-compliance-with-health-rules-calls-on-leg.html
— REP. SKILLICORN: RECALL RESOLUTION ON THE TABLE IF GOV. PRITZKER FAILS TO FIX UNEMPLOYMENT CLAIMS WEBSITE
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2020/05/rep-allen-skillicorn-recall-resolution-on-the-table-if-gov-pritzker-fails-to-fix-unemployment-claims.html
— REP. WEHRLI DENOUNCES PRITZKER RULE THAT CRIMINALIZES “NON-ESSENTIAL” BUSINESSES THAT REOPEN
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2020/05/rep-wehrli-denounces-pritzker-rule-that-criminalizes-non-essential-businesses-that-reopen.html
— SEN. REZIN OPPOSES PRITZKER’S LATEST “RULE”
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2020/05/sen-rezin-opposes-pritzkers-latest-rule.html
— THORNER: RESPONSE TO CHINESE CORONAVIRUS REVEALS TRUE AUTHORITARIAN BENT OF ANTI-AMERICAN GLOBALISTS
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2020/05/thorner-response-to-chinese-coronavirus-reveals-true-authoritarian-bent-of-anti-american-globalists-1.html
— ILLINOIS POLICY INSTITUTE WRITER SAYS PRITZKER SHOULD STALL AUTOMATIC PAY RAISES FOR STATE WORKERS (DIERSEN: Step increases recognize/reward work experience that employees gain. I should write a book about those who have demonized, denigrated, and condemned the work experience that I gained a) working for GAO for almost 18 years, the last 11 years of which at the GS-13 Step 1-10 levels, currently $101,176–$131,532/year and b) working for IRS for almost 9 years, the last 5 1/2 years of which at the GS-12 Step-1-5 levels, currently $85,084-$96,431/year. I should write a book about those who have demonized, denigrated, and condemned the experience that I gained a) passing the CPA and Certified Internal examinations on my first attempt and b) earning master’s degrees in business, accounting, and finance. I would focus on those in Wheaton’s West District, Wheaton, Milton Township, DuPage County, and Illinois who have/had lots of religious, government, political, and/or financial clout. I would focus on present/past leaders of the Wheaton Chamber of Commerce, Milton Township Republican Organization, DuPage County Republican Central Committee, Illinois Republican Party, TAPROOT Republicans of Illinois, Illinois Center Right Coalition, and American Association of Political Consultants Midwest Chapter. I would focus on the aforesaid who blame me and my GOPUSA ILLINOIS emails for their problems, for your problems, for my problems, and for everyone’s problems.)
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2020/05/illinois-policy-institute-writer-says-pritzker-should-stall-automatic-pay-raises-for-state-workers.html
— ILLINOIS BUSINESS OWNERS COULD DO JAIL TIME UNDER PRITZKER’S NEW EMERGENCY RULES
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2020/05/illinois-business-owners-could-do-jail-time-under-pritzkers-new-emergency-rules.html
— ILLINOIS SHERIFFS FIRE BACK AT GOV. PRITZKER: ‘WE’RE NOT GOING TO BE THREATENED’
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2020/05/illinois-sheriffs-fire-back-at-gov-pritzker-were-not-going-to-be-threatened.html
— 100,000 BUSINESSES HAVE PERMANENTLY COLLAPSED UNDER PANDEMIC LOCKDOWNS
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2020/05/100000-businesses-have-permanently-collapsed-under-pandemic-lockdowns.html
— THE US IS DRAMATICALLY OVERCOUNTING CORONAVIRUS DEATHS
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2020/05/the-us-is-dramatically-overcounting-coronavirus-deaths.html
— ROSSI: THE INSANITY AND MASSIVE PAIN OF THE COVID 19 SHUTDOWN
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2020/05/rossi-the-insanity-and-massive-pain-of-the-covid-19-shutdown.html

CAPITOL FAX
— IDPH issues new emergency rules
https://capitolfax.com/2020/05/18/idph-issues-new-emergency-rules/
— IDPH weekend reports: 2,088 new cases and 74 additional deaths on Saturday, 1,734 new cases and 51 additional deaths on Sunday
https://capitolfax.com/2020/05/18/idph-weekend-reports-2088-new-cases-and-74-additional-deaths-on-saturday-1734-new-cases-and-51-additional-deaths-on-sunday/

FOX NEWS
— Pelosi’s crazy $3T coronavirus spending bill may have secret purpose – Don’t underestimate her – Newt Gingrich
https://www.foxnews.com/opinion/newt-gingrich-pelosis-crazy-3t-coronavirus-spending-bill-may-have-secret-purpose-dont-underestimate-her

GOPUSA
— NFL Considers Rewarding Teams With Favorable Draft Picks For Minority Hires (DIERSEN: While I worked for the federal government for almost 30 years, to get promoted, Democrat politicians forced my superiors and supervisors to a) excel in retaining and promoting young Democrat minorities and young Democrat females and b) excel in getting rid of their 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. Obviously, the aforesaid is Affirmative Action, Diversity, Inclusion, patronage, political affiliation discrimination, reverse discrimination, age discrimination, and up-or-out.)
https://www.gopusa.com/?p=89020

BREITBART
— Rep. Rodney Davis (R-IL) Introduces Bill to Ban ‘Ballot Harvesting’ – JOEL B. POLLAK
https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2020/05/17/house-republican-introduces-bill-to-ban-ballot-harvesting/
— Union Workers Warn Nancy Pelosi’s Coronavirus Plan Guts Pensions – John Binder
https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2020/05/17/union-workers-pelosi-coronavirus-gut-pensions/

COLLEGE FIX
— California lawmakers rush to impose race preferences in education during COVID-19 lockdown – ALEXANDER PEASE (DIERSEN: Ever-increasingly, Democrats force individuals, organizations, companies, governments, and countries to give preference to those 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. How strongly are the organizations that you are a member of giving preference to the aforesaid?)
https://www.thecollegefix.com/california-lawmakers-rush-to-impose-race-preferences-in-education-during-covid-19-lockdown/

THE HILL
— Critics say Trump, Congress fumbling economic response to COVID-19 – MIKE LILLIS
https://thehill.com/homenews/house/498224-critics-say-trump-congress-fumbling-economic-response-to-covid-19

POLITICO
— ‘Immunity passports’ won’t reopen America Antibody apps may still find a niche in the workplace. – JOANNE KENEN (DIERSEN: Will employers use coronavirus to get rid of their employees who are older, who are obese, and/or who have underlying medical conditions including diabetes? Will organizations use coronavirus to get rid of their members who are older, who are obese, and/or who have underlying medical conditions including diabetes?)
https://www.politico.com/news/2020/05/18/immunity-passports-reopen-america-264392
— Fed’s Powell warns unemployment could reach Depression-level 25 percent The Fed chief expressed hope that the economy would come out of recession in the second half of the year. – VICTORIA GUIDA
https://www.politico.com/news/2020/05/17/powell-unemployment-depression-25-percent-264500

ASSOCIATED PRESS
— LOCAL HEALTH AGENCIES STRUGGLE TO RAMP UP VIRUS TRACKING – Christina A. Cassidy
https://oilcity.news/associated-press/2020/05/16/local-health-agencies-struggle-to-ramp-up-virus-tracking/

CNBC
— 10% of retail demand might be lost forever – Lauren Thomas
https://www.cnbc.com/2020/05/13/10percent-of-retail-demand-might-be-lost-forever.html

NEW YORK TIMES
— ‘Geriatric,’ ‘China’s Puppet’: Trump Campaign Unleashes Ads Attacking Biden President Trump’s re-election team has launched a long-promised barrage of negative ads against Joseph R. Biden Jr., focusing on his age and his past comments on China. – Nick Corasaniti and Maggie Haberman (DIERSEN: Are you older? I am 71 years old. If your critics/opponents attacked your age, what would you stress? I would stress neither age problems nor any other kind of problem has stopped me from a) putting a GOPUSA ILLINOIS email together and sending it out each and every morning since 2004 and b) putting a GOPUSA ILLINOIS email together and sending it out each and every evening since 2015. Those emails included links to more than 367,800 articles and information on many upcoming events.)
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/05/15/us/politics/trump-ads-joe-biden.html
— Dump on Your Office All You Like. You’ll Miss It When It’s Gone. Your workplace shaped your identity in ways you never knew. – Jennifer Senior (DIERSEN: My Democrat GAO superiors, supervisors, coworkers, and subordinates were furious when in 1990, I got a preferred corner office in a new building ( https://200westadams.com/ ) a) because I had gotten promoted to GS-13 in 1986 and b) because of the almost 12 years of federal seniority that I had gained by working for IRS 1971-1980 and for the Post Office 1966-1969.)
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/05/17/opinion/coronavirus-office-telecommuting.html
— Congress Doesn’t Need to Meet in Person Lawmakers are just like the millions of other people who are working from home. – Josephine Wolff
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/05/15/opinion/virus-congress-remote-voting.html

WASHINGTON POST
— As coronavirus testing expands, a new problem arises: Not enough people to test – Steve Thompson, Juliet Eilperin and Brady Dennis
https://www.washingtonpost.com/health/as-coronavirus-testing-expands-a-new-problem-arises-not-enough-people-to-test/2020/05/17/3f3297de-8bcd-11ea-8ac1-bfb250876b7a_story.html
— Top Trump official says country safe to reopen as governors stress social distancing
https://www.washingtonpost.com/nation/2020/05/17/coronavirus-update-us/

NEW YORK DAILY NEWS
— NYC’s coming budget crisis: Mayor must start making responsible cuts in face of pandemic’s fiscal impact – Editorial
https://www.nydailynews.com/opinion/ny-edit-city-budget-coronavirus-covid-19-new-york-city-20200517-dmsnurexmvatxjhvpvcc5mah5q-story.html

USA TODAY
— FRONT PAGE: Aftershock: If coronavirus swells in a second wave later this year, will the nation be ready? – Dennis Wagner
https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/2020/05/17/coronavirus-peak-america-ready-second-wave-fall/3096338001/

DETROIT FREE PRESS
— Huge day as Detroit Three restart at least 52 plants shuttered since March by coronavirus – Phoebe Wall Howard, Jamie L. LaReau and Eric D. Lawrence
https://www.freep.com/story/money/cars/2020/05/18/ford-gm-fiat-chrysler-restart-plants-u-s-canada-mexico-amid-covid/5209746002/

WALL STREET JOURNAL
— Fed’s Jerome Powell Says Economy Faces Long, Uncertain Recovery It will be hard for public to be ‘fully confident’ without a coronavirus vaccine, central bank chairman says – Nick Timiraos
https://www.wsj.com/articles/feds-powell-says-economy-faces-long-uncertain-recovery-11589734446
— How Biden Can Win Over Progressives – Cenk Uygur (DIERSEN: Progressives want Biden to promise to use the federal government to get rid of the following once and for all: individuals, organizations, companies, governments, and countries that are Trump supporters, Protestant, conservative, patriotic, Republican, American, White, male, older, non-poor, gun owners, German American, draft avoiders, and those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.)
https://www.wsj.com/articles/how-biden-can-win-over-progressives-11589741232
— Some Republicans Object to Trump’s Ousting of State Department Watchdog Lawmakers point to 2008 law that requires president to detail reasons for removing inspector general – Andrew Restuccia and Lindsay Wise (DIERSEN: If my Democrat superiors in the federal government had to truthfully detail the reasons why they took adverse actions against me, the reasons would be one or more of the following: a) they were carrying out orders from Democrat politicians and/or b) they disapproved of, despised, if not hated Republicans, conservatives, Protestants, German Americans, draft avoiders, Whites, males, older people, people who had more education than they had, people who had more professional certifications and/or licenses than they had, people who had more money than they had, and/or people whose ancestors had been in America longer than their ancestors.)
https://www.wsj.com/articles/republicans-object-to-trumps-ousting-of-state-department-watchdog-11589729560
— Graduations, Campus Classes Canceled by Coronavirus Shock College-Town Economy – Justin Baer
https://www.wsj.com/articles/graduations-campus-classes-canceled-by-coronavirus-shock-college-town-economy-11589707800

BLOOMBERG
— Coronavirus Wreaks Havoc on the Future of U.S. Immigrant Labor – Eric Martin
https://www.bloomberg.com/amp/news/articles/2020-05-17/coronavirus-wreaks-havoc-on-the-future-of-u-s-immigrant-labor

ECONOMIST
— America’s far right is energized by covid-19 lockdowns
https://www.economist.com/united-states/2020/05/17/americas-far-right-is-energised-by-covid-19-lockdowns

PEW RESEARCH AND ANALYSIS
— Staffing Nursing Homes Was Hard Before the Pandemic. Now It’s Even Tougher. – Sophie Quinton
https://www.pewtrusts.org/en/research-and-analysis/blogs/stateline/2020/05/18/staffing-nursing-homes-was-hard-before-the-pandemic-now-its-even-tougher

NEW YORK MAGAZINE
— The GOP Is the Problem. Is ‘Human Identity Politics’ the Solution? – Eric Levitz
https://nymag.com/intelligencer/2020/05/polarization-republicans-democracy-ezra-klein-book-review.html
(FROM THE ARTICLE: A large minority of African-American Democrats are social conservatives who believe that it is “always wrong” for two people of the same sex to engage in intercourse. One-third of Democratic voters believe that discrimination against whites is at least as big of a problem in the U.S. as discrimination against blacks. And for all of the talk of blue America’s supposed multiculturalism, a majority of Democratic voters agree with the statement “speaking English is essential for being a true American.” In other words: It isn’t actually the case that the median Democrat lacks all connection to the Republican Party’s dominant identity groups. There simply are not enough nonwhite (and/or enlightened white), secular, cosmopolitan, urban-dwelling people in the U.S. for a national party to be predominantly composed of them.)

MILWAUKEE INDEPENDENT
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: White-haters promote hatred of Whites.
http://www.milwaukeeindependent.com/featured/myth-anti-whiteness-telling-truth-mischaracterized-attacking-whites/

SUBURBAN
— Combatting discrimination is a prominent pandemic issue – Patrick Lejtenyi (DIERSEN: Of course, Trump-haters will use coronavirus to get rid of the following once and for all: Individuals, organizations, companies, governments, and countries that are Trump supporters, Protestant, conservative, patriotic, Republican, American, White, male, older, obese, diabetic, non-poor, gun owners, German American, draft avoiders, those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time, etc.)
http://www.thesuburban.com/life/education/combatting-discrimination-is-a-prominent-pandemic-issue-concordia-researcher/article_46269c8a-96e9-11ea-a325-f7a3c1fc2210.html

May 17 Morning Edition

ABC7
— Churches to reopen for Sunday service in defiance of Illinois’ stay-at-home order – Jesse Kirsch
https://abc7chicago.com/religion/churches-reopen-for-services-in-defiance-of-illinois-stay-at-home-order-/6190541/
— Obama criticizes US coronavirus response in online commencement speech for HBCU graduates He also addressed the fatal shooting of Ahmaud Arbery – AP
https://abc7chicago.com/politics/obama-criticizes-covid-19-response-in-online-graduation-speech/6189204/
— Chicago Ford assembly plant employees return to work with new COVID-19 safety measures in place; ‘I think they’re rushing it’ – John Garcia
https://abc7chicago.com/business/i-think-theyre-rushing-it-chicago-ford-assembly-plant-employees-return-to-work/6189771/?cmp=emc-wls-news-headlines-5/17/2020

NBC5
— Experts Warn of 2020 ‘Meltdown’ as Election Funding Faces Rocky Path Through Congress “There is a real significant risk to the integrity of the election if we don’t invest now in our election infrastructure.”
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/national-international/experts-warn-of-2020-meltdown-as-election-funding-faces-rocky-path-through-congress/2273343/

CBS2
— Chicago Heights Ford Plant Reopens Monday As Workers Wear COVID-19 ‘Distance’ Watches – Chris Tye
https://chicago.cbslocal.com/2020/05/15/chicago-heights-ford-plant-reopens-monday-as-workers-wear-covid-19-distance-watches/

FOX NEWS CHICAGO
— ‘Reopen Illinois’ rallies held as Anti-Defamation League condemns Nazi imagery on signs – Michele Fiore
https://www.fox32chicago.com/news/reopen-illinois-rallies-held-as-anti-defamation-league-condemns-nazi-imagery-on-signs

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— Federal appeals court says Pritzker’s executive order limiting gatherings will almost certainly withstand legal challenge
https://www.chicagotribune.com/coronavirus/ct-coronavirus-pandemic-chicago-illinois-news-20200516-ildqrn4e4bhorexpljpc7dur7u-story.html
— Putting ‘me’ first in age of coronavirus not only selfish but dangerous to all of us – DAVID MCGRATH (DIERSEN: Ever-increasingly, Trump-haters demonize you, denigrate you, and condemn you if you do not promote Pritzker.)
https://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/naperville-sun/opinion/ct-nvs-mcgrath-column-st-0515-20200515-ilntoackcvcm3jhapo7yqaftqy-story.html
— Find the right person for a job means hunting for ‘unique’ candidates, Naperville recruiter says – STEVE METSCH (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.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/naperville-sun/ct-nvs-down-to-business-st-0517-20200515-4pm6sog3arh53fvs47tipx4qwi-story.html
— DuPage PADS unlikely to return to old homeless system in wake of pandemic, outgoing agency CEO says – HILARY DECENT (DIERSEN: What do you say to Democrats and RINOs who have for many decades steered homeless people to DuPage County, and especially to Milton Township and to Wheaton?)
https://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/naperville-sun/opinion/ct-nvs-decent-column-st-0517-20200515-gesmcta5wneoblllyzhlgazwgq-story.html
— We need reasonable, sensible plans from the governor in response to the pandemic – ELIZABETH BAUER
https://www.chicagotribune.com/opinion/commentary/ct-opinion-commentary-elizabeth-bauer-pritzker-stay-home-order-20200515-5rtaay64njcl3jbhgwvtnmdt6a-story.html

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— Coronavirus live blog, May 16, 2020: Obama criticizes U.S. leaders’ virus response in online graduation speech – Harry Hitzeman (DIERSEN: Those who are sued retaliate against those who sue them. I should write a book about those who I have sued and their retaliation against me.)
https://chicago.suntimes.com/essential-coronavirus-news/2020/5/16/21260717/latest-coronavirus-news-live-updates-chicago-illinois-2020

DAILY HERALD
— Minorities, elderly represent higher rates of COVID-19 infections, deaths – Madhu Krishnamurthy (DIERSEN: Of course, Democrats blame Trump for that.)
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20200517/minorities-elderly-represent-higher-rates-of-covid-19-infections-deaths
(FROM THE ARTICLE: In DuPage County, home to communities hardest-hit by the pandemic, Latinos comprise 27.5% of confirmed cases and 14.5% of the county’s population. African Americans make up 5.4% of confirmed cases and 5.3% of the population. Asians represent 6.4% of cases and 12.6% of the population, and whites account for 27.3% of confirmed cases and 79.7% of the population. Mortality rates per 100,000 population are: African Americans, 47.2%, whites, 29.4%, Latinos, 19.8%, and Asians, 16.3%.)
— Elgin church won’t reopen Sunday, threatens suit over COVID-19 shutdown
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20200516/elgin-church-wont-reopen-sunday-threatens-suit-over-covid-19-shutdown

WTTW
— Pritzker Creates New Tier of Punishment for Businesses Ignoring COVID-19 Order – Amanda Vinicky (DIERSEN: In Illinois, because of Pritzker and the Democrats, how many businesses are going out of business a) every day and b) every hour?)
https://news.wttw.com/2020/05/16/pritzker-creates-new-tier-punishment-businesses-ignoring-covid-19-order
(FROM THE ARTICLE: Bars, restaurants and other businesses that open to customers in defiance of Illinois’ stay-at-home order now risk being charged with a misdemeanor. The new penalty level has been in effect since Friday afternoon when Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s administration quietly filed the emergency rule. While Pritzker’s executive order requires restaurants, salons and gyms to remain closed to on-site patrons due to COVID-19, the rule change codifies it under Illinois Department of Public Health regulations – violators of which can be charged with a Class A misdemeanor. As of Saturday afternoon there’s no indication it has yet been enforced. A Class A misdemeanor in Illinois is punishable by a fine between $75 and $2500.)

PEORIA JOURNAL STAR
— It’s not the first time the House has taken a hike It is rare, but not unprecedented, for the General Assembly to meet somewhere other than the Capitol. – Doug Finke
https://www.pjstar.com/opinion/20200516/its-not-first-time-house-has-taken-hike

MILWAUKEE JOURNAL SENTINEL
— No masks. No gloves. No problem. As coronavirus cases soar, carefree day-trippers from Illinois pour in – Elliot Hughes, Talis Shelbourne and Natalie Brophy
https://www.jsonline.com/story/news/2020/05/16/covid-19-cases-spike-but-wisconsin-crowds-kind-done-all/5207558002/

HOMEWOOD FLOSSMOOR CHRONICLE
— DISGUSTING, TRAGIC: Cannabis-infusion business gets green light in Homewood – David P. Funk
https://hfchronicle.com/article/2020/may/15/cannabis-infusion-business-gets-green-light-homewood

FOX ILLINOIS
— Fourth stay at home order protest draws hundreds to Springfield – Jakob Emerson
https://foxillinois.com/news/local/fourth-protest-of-stay-at-home-order-held-at-state-capitol

WGEM
— Protesters rally outside Illinois Capitol, compare Gov. Pritzker to Hitler
https://wgem.com/2020/05/16/protesters-rally-outside-illinois-capitol-compare-gov-pritzker-to-hitler/

CENTRAL ILLINOIS PROUD
— Anti-Defamation League Regional Director calls Pritzker comparisons to Hitler antisemitic, vile – Matt Sheehan
https://www.centralillinoisproud.com/news/local-news/anti-defamation-league-regional-director-calls-pritzker-comparisons-to-hitler-antisemitic-vile/
— Lawmakers debate on Heroes Act; Republicans and some Democrats go against bill – Basil John
https://www.centralillinoisproud.com/washington/washington-dc/lawmakers-debate-on-heroes-act-republicans-and-some-democrats-go-against-bill/

NEWS CHANNEL 20
— Fourth stay at home order protest draws hundreds to Springfield – Jakob Emerson
https://newschannel20.com/news/local/fourth-protest-of-stay-at-home-order-held-at-state-capitol
— Champaign County sees negative impact on tourism and economy – Taylor Deckert
https://newschannel20.com/news/local/champaign-county-sees-negative-impact-on-tourism-and-economy

ILLINOIS LEAKS
— Illinois Governor Pritzker’s emergency rule change locks down the state for 150 days, makes criminals out of those who violated new rules – KIRK ALLEN
https://edgarcountywatchdogs.com/2020/05/illinois-governor-pritzkers-emergency-rule-change-locks-down-the-state-for-150-days-makes-criminals-out-of-those-who-violated-new-rules/

WASHINGTON FREE BEACON
— Chinese State Media Warn Country Will Interfere in U.S. Election – Adam Kredo (DIERSEN: I should write a book about those who hint/imply/argue/shout that GOPUSA ILLINOIS emails interfere with elections in Illinois, in DuPage County, in Milton Township, in Wheaton, and in Wheaton’s West District. According to them, all government and political news and commentary is false except for the government and political news and commentary that they put out or bless.)
https://freebeacon.com/national-security/chinese-state-media-warn-country-will-interfere-in-u-s-election/

FOX NEWS
— Lawmakers can protect the elderly and reopen the economy – Bobby Jindal
https://finance.yahoo.com/video/lawmakers-protect-elderly-reopen-economy-232246055.html

BREITBART
— Pelosi Coronavirus Plan Bails Out the Rich with Tax Breaks, Cheap Labor – John Binder
https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2020/05/16/pelosi-coronavirus-plan-bails-out-the-rich-with-tax-breaks-cheap-labor/
— Congress Needs to Wake Up About State and Local Government Layoffs – JOEL B. POLLAK
https://www.breitbart.com/economy/2020/05/15/pollak-congress-needs-to-wake-up-about-state-and-local-government-layoffs/

THE HILL
— Trump and Biden signal bitter general election with latest attack ads – TAL AXELROD (DIERSEN: Expect that ever-increasingly, Biden will call Republicans White supremacists, Nazis, KKK member, haters, racists, sexists, bigots, and even worse things who should be gotten rid of once and for all. Expect that ever-increasingly, Biden will promise to use the federal government to get rid of the following once and for all: individuals, organizations, companies, governments, and countries that are Trump supporters, Protestant, conservative, patriotic, Republican, American, White, male, older, non-poor, gun owners, German American, draft avoiders, and those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.)
https://thehill.com/homenews/campaign/497885-trump-biden-signal-bitter-general-election-latest-attack-ads

NBC NEWS
— NYC tourist who posted pics at the beach in Hawaii arrested for violating quarantine rule – Minyvonne Burke
https://www.nbcnews.com/health/health-news/live-blog/2020-05-16-coronavirus-news-n1208496/ncrd1208636#blogHeader

NEW YORK TIMES
— Dealing With the Dark Side of Low Interest Rates When you borrow, low interest rates are fabulous. But if you need to live on your savings, you will be receiving far less income. – Jeff Sommer (DIERSEN: Ever-increasingly, interest rates are less than inflation.)
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/05/15/business/strategies-investing-interest-rates.html
— I’m Sick of Asking Children to Be Resilient It’s time for reparations and resources and to not expect kids to “rise above.” – Mona Hanna-Attisha (DIERSEN: In what municipality were you raised? I was raised in Crete 1948-1972. I should write a book about Crete-haters who demonize, denigrate, and condemn a) Crete and b) those like me who were raised in Crete who are White, male, German American, Missouri Synod Lutheran, and/or non-veteran. I would focus on Crete-haters in Wheaton, Glen Ellyn, Milton Township, DuPage County, and Illinois. I would focus on Crete-haters who have lots of religious, government, political, and/or financial clout. I would focus on Crete-haters who continue to demonize, denigrate, and condemn me as being a newcomer even though I have lived in Wheaton since 1978.)
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/05/12/opinion/sunday/flint-inequality-race-coronavirus.html
— FRONT PAGE: How Washington Learned to Embrace the Budget Deficit Many economists who once warned of mounting debt are now urging lawmakers to spend more to combat economic pain from coronavirus. – Jim Tankersley (DIERSEN: Until last year, my wife and I had never spent more than our income. According to my critics/opponents, we were able to do that only because a) we gave up trying to have children, we did not adopt, and we did not become foster parents, b) the federal government grossly overpaid me, c) my federal retirement benefits are much too generous, d) my wife had good jobs, e) I avoided the draft, and f) I have had good health.)
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/05/16/business/deficits-virus-economists-trump.html

WASHINGTON POST
— Crisis exposes how America has hollowed out its government. – Dan Balz (DIERSEN: I should write a book about a) how Republicans used budget cuts to hollow out GAO and b) how the Democrats who ran GAO used those budget cuts to get rid of their employees who were Republican, White, male, and/or non-veteran and who they had not promoted to GS-13 (currently $101,176) by age 25, GS-14 (currently $119,559) by age 30, GS-15 (currently $140,634) by age 35, and Senior Executive Service (currently $170,800) by age 40.)
https://www.washingtonpost.com/graphics/2020/politics/government-hollowed-out-weaknesses/
(FROM THE ARTICLE: Chronic weaknesses are well known Gene Dodaro, the comptroller general, leads the Government Accountability Office, the agency that is tasked with being a watchdog for government performance. He sees structural weaknesses that constantly impede performance. “The hardest part of my job is getting people to focus on things before they become a crisis,” he said. The GAO regularly produces a list of areas of high risk in government performance. The most recent, issued in 2019, began with this assessment: “The ratings for more than half of the 35 areas on the 2019 High Risk List remain largely unchanged. Since GAO’s last update in 2017, seven areas improved, three regressed, and two showed mixed progress.”)

FORBES
— Republicans ‘Appalled’ By $3 Trillion Heroes Act, As Democrats Urge Its Passing – Sergei Klebnikov
https://www.forbes.com/sites/sergeiklebnikov/2020/05/16/republicans-appalled-by-3-trillion-heroes-act-as-democrats-urge-its-passing/#40f808ec7599

TIME
— Welcome to the First Global Economic Depression of Our Lifetimes – IAN BREMMER
https://time.com/5837442/first-global-depression-our-lifetimes/

DAILY BEAST
— It’s Not Just Sheriffs—Now Prosecutors Refuse to Enforce Illinois Lockdown – Tracy Connor
https://www.thedailybeast.com/prosecutors-refuse-to-enforce-illinois-gov-jb-pritzkers-lockdown

SUN
— ‘OPEN ILLINOIS’ Protesters calling for end to coronavirus lockdown have tense standoff with Chicago cops despite gov’s vow to open state – Erica Davies
https://www.thesun.co.uk/news/11641674/illinois-coronavirus-lockdown-protests-standoff-cops-chicago/

May 16 Morning Edition

ABC7
— Coronavirus Illinois: COVID-19 cases top 90K with over 4K deaths; GOP congressmen write angry letter responding to Pritzker funding comments Republican congressmen fire off letter after Pritzker says counties that don’t comply risk losing federal aid – Eric Horng, Stacey Baca and Sarah Schulte
https://abc7chicago.com/society/state-remains-on-track-to-move-to-next-reopening-phase;-gop-lawmakers-lash-out/6186133/
— Coronavirus deaths: Nearly half of Illinois COVID-19 deaths linked to long-term care facilities, according to IDPH – Chuck Goudie, Barb Markoff, Christine Tressel, Ross Weidner and Jonathan Fagg
https://abc7chicago.com/health/nearly-half-of-illinois-covid-19-deaths-linked-to-long-term-care-facilities/6186917/

FOX NEWS CHICAGO
— Illinois widens test eligibility as COVID-19 deaths pass 4,000 – AP
https://www.fox32chicago.com/news/illinois-widens-test-eligibility-as-covid-19-deaths-pass-4000

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— Face off on masks looming in Springfield? Two downstate Republicans balk at COVID-19 precautions Mulling an about-face, state Rep. Brad Halbrook and fellow Republican state Rep. Darren Bailey said they won’t commit to wearing masks when the House meets on Wednesday, potentially creating a standoff between them and Illinois House Speaker Mike Madigan. – Neal Earley
https://chicago.suntimes.com/politics/2020/5/15/21260692/face-masks-covering-springfield-downstate-republican-darren-bailey-halbrook-covid-19-coronavirus
— With the focus on the coronavirus, Lightfoot opts for bare-bones capital plan The capital plan is on the agenda for Monday’s Finance Committee meeting. – Fran Spielman
https://chicago.suntimes.com/city-hall/2020/5/14/21259380/with-the-focus-on-the-coronavirus-lightfoot-opts-for-bare-bones-capital-plan

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— Coronavirus deaths at long-term care facilities grow to nearly 2,000, accounting for nearly half of overall state total – Joe Mahr
https://www.chicagotribune.com/coronavirus/ct-coronavirus-long-term-care-facilities-data-20200515-asxjczfnojem5fkhncnnyrvgze-story.html

SPRINGFIELD STATE JOURNAL REGISTER
— State Rep. Tim Butler, R-Springfield, takes drive-through COVID-19 test
https://www.sj-r.com/news/20200515/lawmaker-takes-drive-through-covid-19-test

FOX ILLINOIS
— Blue Mound bar throws ‘anti-corona party’ despite cease and desist order
https://foxillinois.com/news/coronavirus/blue-mound-bar-throws-anti-corona-party-despite-cease-and-desist-order

NEWS CHANNEL 20
— Congressmen urge lawmakers to prevent Pritzker from withholding funds from counties
https://newschannel20.com/news/local/congressmen-urge-lawmakers-to-prevent-pritzker-from-withholding-funds-from-counties

CENTRAL ILLINOIS PROUD
— Peoria Humane Society to host ‘pet food’ drives – Nick Molinari
https://www.centralillinoisproud.com/news/local-news/peoria-humane-society-to-host-pet-food-drives/

NAPERVILLE COMMUNITY TELEVISION
— Three Downtown Businesses Close Down
https://www.nctv17.com/news/three-downtown-businesses-close-down/

CHICAGO CITY WIRE
— University of Illinois professors ‘do not recommend’ mask requirement for general public without COVID-19 symptoms – Glenn Minnis
https://chicagocitywire.com/stories/536900058-university-of-illinois-professors-do-not-recommend-mask-requirement-for-general-public-without-covid-19-symptoms

PRAIRIE STATE WIRE
— Already the highest taxed in the nation, Pritzker wants Illinois residents to pay more – Bob Pepalis
https://prairiestatewire.com/stories/532463877-already-the-highest-taxed-in-the-nation-pritzker-wants-illinois-residents-to-pay-more
— Illinois Policy Institute writer says Pritzker should stall automatic pay raises for state workers – John Sammon (DIERSEN: Step increases recognize/reward experience that employees gain. I should write a book about those who have demonized, denigrated, and condemned the experience that I gained a) working for GAO for almost 18 years, the last 11 years of which at the GS-13 Step 1-10 levels, currently $101,176–$131,532/year; b) working for IRS for almost 9 years, the last 5 1/2 years of which at the GS-12 Step-1-5 levels, currently $85,084-$96,431/year; c) passing the CPA and Certified Internal examinations on my first attempt; and d) earning master’s degrees in business, accounting, and finance. I would focus on those in Wheaton’s West District, Wheaton, Milton Township, DuPage County, and Illinois who have/had lots of religious, government, political, and/or financial clout. I would focus on present/past leaders of the Wheaton Chamber of Commerce, Milton Township Republican Organization, DuPage County Republican Central Committee, Illinois Republican Party, TAPROOT Republicans of Illinois, Illinois Center Right Coalition, and American Association of Political Consultants Midwest Chapter. I would focus on the aforesaid who blame me and my GOPUSA ILLINOIS emails for their problems, for your problems, for my problems, and for everyone’s problems.)
https://prairiestatewire.com/stories/532398116-illinois-policy-institute-writer-says-pritzker-should-stall-automatic-pay-raises-for-state-workers
— Orland Park mayor Keith Pekau: Pritzker acts like North Korean dictator during COVID-19 crisis – W.J. Kennedy
https://prairiestatewire.com/stories/536974311-orland-park-mayor-pritzker-acts-like-north-korean-dictator-during-covid-19-crisis

ILLINOIS FAMILY INSTITUTE
— Coronavirus Should Remind Us Big Government Isn’t The Answer – Peter Heck
https://illinoisfamily.org/marriage/coronavirus-should-remind-us-big-government-isnt-the-answer/

ILLINOIS FAMILY ACTION
— The Party of Contradictions: Feminism vs. Islam – Mason Beasler
https://illinoisfamilyaction.org/2020/05/the-party-of-contradictions-feminism-vs-islam/
— Greasing the Skids Toward Socialism? – Jerry Newcombe
https://illinoisfamilyaction.org/2020/05/greasing-the-skids-toward-socialism/

WASHINGTON TIMES
— Illinois agencies unsure about reopening pools amid pandemic – AP
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2020/may/16/illinois-agencies-unsure-about-reopening-pools-ami/

DAILY SIGNAL
— Trump Says US Will Resume Funding WHO — At Same Level As China – DAVID KRAYDEN
https://dailycaller.com/2020/05/15/donald-trump-us-resume-funding-who-same-level-china/
— US Manufacturing Output Plunges To Record Low – JAKE MERCIER
https://dailycaller.com/2020/05/15/u-s-manufacturing-output-plunges-record-low-according-to-fed/
— Record-Setting Fundraising Proves Americans Want More Trump – KIMBERLY GUILFOYLE
https://dailycaller.com/2020/05/15/guilfoyle-record-setting-fundraising-proves-americans-want-more-trump/

THE HILL
— House passes massive $3T coronavirus relief package – MIKE LILLIS AND SCOTT WONG
https://thehill.com/homenews/house/498054-house-passes-massive-3t-coronavirus-relief-package
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Trump-haters want Trump to issue a “national plan on coronavirus” so that they can demonize it, denigrate it, and condemn it.
https://thehill.com/homenews/administration/498078-trump-faces-criticism-over-lack-of-national-plan-on-coronavirus

CNN
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: A Trump-hater says “White House ramps up PR campaign to improve Trump’s image.”
https://www.cnn.com/2020/05/16/politics/trump-coronavirus-vaccine-image/index.html

NEW YORK TIMES
— FRONT PAGE TOP OF FOLD: DIERSEN HEADLINE: Trump-haters say “A Sitting President, Riling the Nation During a Crisis. By smearing his opponents, championing conspiracy theories and pursuing vendettas, President Trump has reverted to his darkest political tactics in spite of a pandemic hurting millions of Americans.”
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/05/15/us/politics/president-trump-coronavirus-pandemic-response.html
— Give Businesses Better Guidelines, Not Immunity A heedless rush to protect businesses from the legal system endangers workers, customers and everyone else. – Editorial (DIERSEN: How many employers will go out of business because of the cost of implementing coronavirus guidelines?)
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/05/15/opinion/coronavirus-liability-business-safety.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: A man-hater asks “Why Are Women-Led Nations Doing Better With Covid-19?”
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/05/15/world/coronavirus-women-leaders.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: A Trump-hater says “Trump, Biden and the Myth of ‘But 2016’ There are members of both parties who believe the president has the ability to defy the normal rules of politics. That view ignores electoral trends of recent years.”
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/05/15/us/politics/trump-vs-biden-polls.html
— FRONT PAGE TOP OF FOLD: When Shoppers Venture Out, What Will Be Left? A 16.4 percent sales decline in April may signal the bottom for retailers, but the climb back will be hard, and some companies may not make it. – Ben Casselman and Sapna Maheshwari
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/05/15/business/economy/coronavirus-retail-reopening.html

WASHINGTON POST
— Never Trumpers will host their own ‘Republican convention’ during the RNC – David Weigel
https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2020/05/15/never-trumpers-will-host-their-own-republican-convention-during-rnc/

LOS ANGELES TIMES
— Put NIMBYism under quarantine, before homeless people with coronavirus get even sicker – CARLA HALL (DIERSEN: What do you say to politicians and to others who steer Democrats, Libertarians, Greens, RINOs, illegals, homeless people, low-income people, refugees, recent immigrants, minorities, LGBTQers, stoners, drinkers, etc. to certain municipalities, to certain municipal districts, to certain precincts, and/or to certain neighborhoods?)
https://www.latimes.com/opinion/story/2020-04-17/nimby-homeless-covid-19

WALL STREET JOURNAL
— Campaigns, Like the Country, Begin Reawakening Trump ad tries to turn anger at China against former Vice President Biden, while Biden ad charges the president was slow and weak in coronavirus pandemic – Gerald F. Seib
https://www.wsj.com/articles/campaigns-like-the-country-begin-reawakening-11589601690
— Scenes From the Class Struggle in Lockdown Those who are anxious to open up the economy have led harder lives than those holding out for safety. – Peggy Noonan (DIERSEN: The operatives and the dupes who work for my critics/opponents hint/imply/argue/shout a) that they have led hard lives through no fault of their own and b) I did not really earn or disserve anything that I have. I should write a book about my critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes.)
https://www.wsj.com/articles/scenes-from-the-class-struggle-in-lockdown-11589498276
— The Often Distorted Reality of Hate Crime in America Racism remains a blight, but one-sided reporting and misrepresented facts don’t help – Gerard Baker
https://www.wsj.com/articles/the-often-distorted-reality-of-hate-crime-in-america-11589562033
— When It’s Time to Go Back to the Office, Will It Still Be There? As companies prepare for employees to return, they are asking whether a traditional headquarters is still necessary. The workplace will likely never be the same again. – Dana Mattioli and Konrad Putzier (DIERSEN: Do/did you work in an office? I did 1971-1997 – in Chicago working for IRS in 1971 and 1973-1980, in Harvey and Joliet working for IRS in 1973 and 1974, and in Chicago working for GAO 1980-1997.)
https://www.wsj.com/articles/when-its-time-to-go-back-to-the-office-will-it-still-be-there-11589601618
— When Epidemics Give a Voice to the Forgotten During London’s 1849 cholera outbreak, an unlikely chronicler let the city’s poor speak out—in ways now echoed on social media during the coronavirus crisis – Richard Holmes
https://www.wsj.com/articles/when-epidemics-give-a-voice-to-the-forgotten-11589471833
— Sales Report Puts the Second Quarter in a Deep Hole After April’s slump in retail sales, even pessimistic forecasts for the current quarter could be too upbeat – Justin Lahart
https://www.wsj.com/articles/sales-report-puts-the-second-quarter-in-a-deep-hole-11589561770
— Coronavirus Bolsters Car Ownership as Consumers Rethink Shared Rides As ride-hailing hits the skids amid the pandemic, auto makers see renewed interest in personal vehicles – William Boston in Berlin and Mike Colias (DIERSEN: I have owed a car since I was 16 in 1964.)
https://www.wsj.com/articles/coronavirus-bolsters-car-ownership-as-consumers-rethink-shared-rides-11589564566
— FRONT PAGE: Google Hides News, Tricked by Fake Claims Dubious copyright complaints citing 1998 law led the search giant to make unfavorable articles vanish – Andrea Fuller, Kirsten Grind and Joe Palazzolo (DIERSEN: I should write a book about my critics/opponents a) who demonize, denigrate, and condemn my stressing the source, title, author, and hyperlink of articles in GOPUSA ILLINOIS emails and b) who do everything that they can to make the original work of others to look like is their own work.)
https://www.wsj.com/articles/google-dmca-copyright-claims-takedown-online-reputation-11589557001

BUSINESS INSIDER
— Losing the party conventions would hurt (seriously) – Anthony L. Fisher
https://www.businessinsider.com/losing-democratic-republican-political-conventions-would-hurt-seriously-2020-5

CHARLOTTE OBSERVER
— The Republican convention, 100 days out, looms as a lifeline to Charlotte businesses – JIM MORRILL AND AUSTIN WEINSTEIN
https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/politics-government/rnc-2020/article242745381.html

WBTV
— Republican National Committee chairwoman speaks about RNC plans with convention 100 days away – Alex Giles
https://www.wbtv.com/2020/05/16/republican-national-committee-chairwoman-speaks-about-rnc-plans-with-convention-days-away/

WFAE
— On Charlotte RNC, Trump Says Gov. Cooper Is ‘Playing Politics’ By Reopening Slowly – STEVE HARRISON
https://www.wfae.org/post/charlotte-rnc-trump-says-gov-cooper-playing-politics-reopening-slowly#stream/0

AMERICAN REPORTER
— Strong Immune System can help overcome the Covid 19 Virus
https://www.theamericanreporter.com/strong-immune-system-can-help-overcome-the-covid-19-virus-says-research/

ATLANTIC
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: A Trump-hater says “Trump Is Putting Himself at Risk for COVID-19. The president has faced greater exposure to the virus than he might let on.”
https://www.theatlantic.com/politics/archive/2020/05/trump-risk-covid-19/611746/

JD SUPRA
— Age Is More Than A Number: Trends In Workforce Composition, Ageism, And Efforts To Address The Elephant In The Room – Fisher Phillips (DIERSEN: I should write a book about age discrimination. How soon, if not already, will employers and organizations officially adopt “up-or-out” policies for their employees and members who are Republican, White, male, and/or non-veteran? For example, will the Illinois Republican Party (IRP) officially adopt the following policy those who are White, male, and/or non-veteran: township/ward party organization officers must be under age 30, county party organization officers must be under age 35, IRP State Central Committee members must be under age 40, and IRP officers must be under age 50?)
https://www.jdsupra.com/legalnews/age-is-more-than-a-number-trends-in-89175/
(FROM THE ARTICLE: Various factors have created a workplace phenomenon that is both underreported and underestimated: an aging workforce and increasing incidence of age discrimination. As people in this country are living longer, the cost of living continues to rise, and the pension model nears extinction, many older Americans continue to work well into their 70’s. Combine that with stereotypes borne of both bygone eras and the current tech-forward attitudes of the younger workforce, and the incidence of age-based discrimination in the workplace is increasing – though the problem is not typically viewed or treated as seriously as other forms of discrimination. Despite laws in place to protect older workers, many hurdles exist in identifying and addressing the issue.)

May 15 Evening Edition

ABC7
— Coronavirus Illinois: COVID-19 cases top 90K with over 4K deaths; GOP congressmen write angry letter responding to Pritzker funding comments Republican congressmen fire off letter after Pritzker says counties that don’t comply risk losing federal aid – Eric Horng, Stacey Baca and Sarah Schulte
https://abc7chicago.com/society/coronavirus-illinois-covid-19-cases-top-90k-with-over-4k-deaths/6186133/
— Chicago Reopening: Lightfoot warns churches, worshipers who plan to defy stay-at-home order through Sunday service – Evelyn Holmes
https://abc7chicago.com/community-events/mayor-lightfoot-warns-churches-who-plan-to-defy-illinois-stay-at-home-order/6186498/

NBC5
— 2,432 New Coronavirus Cases Reported in Illinois as Total Inches Closer to 100,000 There were also an additional 130 deaths
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/coronavirus/2432-new-coronavirus-cases-in-illinois-as-total-inches-closer-to-100000/2272805/
— Illinois GOP Agitates for Chance to Negotiate COVID-19 Reopening
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/chicago-politics/illinois-gop-agitates-for-chance-to-negotiate-covid-19-reopening/2272528/
— Unemployed, Business Owners File Suit Against Pritzker and Illinois, Seek Compensation The plaintiffs named in the lawsuit claimed their “livelihoods and income were taken for a public purpose”
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/unemployed-business-owners-file-suit-against-pritzker-and-illinois-seek-compensation/2272824/

CBS2
— Gov. JB Pritzker Urges Republican Critics To Stop ‘Pushing Stories’ About His Family’s Whereabouts; ‘There Are Threats To My Safety And To Their Safety’
https://chicago.cbslocal.com/2020/05/15/gov-jb-pritzker-urges-republican-critics-to-stop-pushing-stories-about-his-familys-whereabouts-there-are-threats-to-my-safety-and-to-their-safety/

WGN TV
— As retail sales plummet, Chicago small shops look to survive pandemic – AP
https://wgntv.com/chicago-news/as-retail-sales-plummet-chicago-small-shops-look-to-survive-pandemic/
— Critics of stay-at-home order want churches to reopen – Gaynor Hall
https://wgntv.com/chicago-news/critics-of-stay-at-home-order-want-churches-to-reopen/

FOX NEWS CHICAGO
— Illinois surpasses 4,000 COVID-19 deaths and 90,000 cases statewide
https://www.fox32chicago.com/news/illinois-surpasses-4000-covid-19-deaths-and-90000-cases-statewide

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— Southland communities lay off, furlough staff as coronavirus pandemic craters revenue projections – ZAK KOESKE
https://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/daily-southtown/ct-sta-municipal-impact-coronavirus-st-0517-20200516-4u6f4ebsrbd6lo4bedns522mxi-story.html
— State says COVID-19 testing expanded to include many workers who aren’t exhibiting symptoms – JAMIE MUNKS and RICK PEARSON
https://www.chicagotribune.com/coronavirus/ct-coronavirus-illinois-pritzker-testing-20200516-adn2oqzf6jbhvlvkfquqy5vebi-story.html
— Preckwinkle’s Cook County disaster proclamation could extend to Sept. 30: ‘The more time we give, the better’ – ALICE YIN
https://www.chicagotribune.com/coronavirus/ct-coronavirus-cook-county-preckwinkle-disaster-proclamation-20200515-crkchleuiraudhclatdday2uma-story.html

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— Preckwinkle to seek extension of disaster proclamation until end of September — but one commissioner suggests it’s illegal Preckwinkle’s March 10 order is set to expire at the end of May, though, if approved by the board of commissioners at their May 21 meeting, the order could be extended through Sept. 30. – Rachel Hinton
https://chicago.suntimes.com/politics/2020/5/15/21260245/preckwinkle-extension-disaster-proclamation-september-morrison
— Everything must be on the table as city, state fight back from financial devastation With help from Congress at a standstill, Illinois and Chicago leaders will have to take painful measures, possibly including service cuts, furloughs, layoffs and changes in pensions – Editorial
https://chicago.suntimes.com/2020/5/15/21256032/illinois-chicago-government-finances-j-b-pritzker-lori-lightfoot-city-budget-coronavirus-economic
— Coronavirus now in 100 Illinois counties as state tops 4K deaths, 90K cases With 130 deaths reported on Friday, the state has lost 1,727 people so far in May and 4,058 overall. – Tina Sfondeles
https://chicago.suntimes.com/coronavirus/2020/5/15/21260348/illinois-coronavirus-pritzker-testing-cases-deaths-counties-may-15

DAILY HERALD
— Some Northwest suburbs ask to be split from Chicago in governor’s Restore Illinois plan – Eric Peterson
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20200515/some-northwest-suburbs-ask-to-be-split-from-chicago-in-governors-restore-illinois-plan
— McHenry County Board members discuss salary reduction for elected officials – Kelli Duncan
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20200515/mchenry-county-board-members-discuss-salary-reduction-for-elected-officials
— New committeeperson named for Republicans in Barrington Township
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20200515/new-committeeperson-named-for-republicans-in-barrington-township
— Cook County is now the county with most COVID-19 cases in U.S.
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20200515/sun-times-cook-county-is-now-the-county-with-most-covid-19-cases-in-us

CRAIN’S CHICAGO BUSINESS
— Lightfoot: Chicago staring down another $1 billion budget hole A year into office, the mayor faces a budget gap similar to what she started with, and there are fewer options to fill it. Without federal aid, “we are going to be in a world of hurt.” – A.D. QUIG and GREG HINZ
https://www.chicagobusiness.com/government/lightfoot-chicago-staring-down-another-1-billion-budget-hole
— Illinois sees some good news on the pandemic The rate of positive COVID tests continues to decrease, indicating fewer people are getting sick from the virus. – STEPHANIE GOLDBERG
https://www.chicagobusiness.com/government/illinois-sees-some-good-news-pandemic
— McDonald’s franchisees face steep costs to bring back dine-in The fast-food giant’s guidelines for reopening during the pandemic come with costs that burden operators. – DALTON BARKER
https://www.chicagobusiness.com/restaurants/mcdonalds-franchisees-face-steep-costs-bring-back-dine

QUAD CITY TIMES
— Census outreach ‘incredibly stymied’ by COVID-19 pandemic – JERRY NOWICKI
https://qctimes.com/business/census-outreach-incredibly-stymied-by-covid-19-pandemic/article_30472e26-ed0f-5867-9f6a-64c39b019e66.html

ALTON DAILY NEWS
— Illinois Unemployment Numbers Continue to Climb – Cole Lauterbach
http://altondailynews.com/news/details.cfm?id=304066#.Xr8OoiN_OM8

EFFINGHAM DAILY NEWS
— Pritzker’s graduated tax fails on all counts – Jim Nowlan
https://www.effinghamdailynews.com/opinion/columns/jim-nowlan-guest-columnist-pritzker-s-graduated-tax-fails-on-all-counts/article_f457fa1c-96ec-11ea-9bc2-6745501b967f.html

FOX ILLINOIS
— Coronavirus decimates state budgets, federal funding uncertain – Leandra Bernstein
https://foxillinois.com/news/connect-to-congress/coronavirus-decimates-state-budgets-federal-funding-uncertain
— Pandemic planning becomes political weapon as deaths mount – AP
https://foxillinois.com/news/nation-world/pandemic-planning-becomes-political-weapon-as-deaths-mount

CENTER SQUARE
— Illinois GOP Congressmen ask Washington to protect local aid from Pritzker threats over orders – Cole Lauterbach
https://www.thecentersquare.com/illinois/illinois-gop-congressmen-ask-washington-to-protect-local-aid-from-pritzker-threats-over-orders/article_25835954-96ef-11ea-bbd9-efbef4b24a36.html

ILLINOIS LEAKS
— Rep Bailey’s Clay Co. case v. Gov Pritzker to stay in Clay Co. – JOHN KRAFT
https://edgarcountywatchdogs.com/2020/05/rep-baileys-clay-co-case-v-gov-pritzker-to-stay-in-clay-co/
— You have the key to open your doors, not the Government – Know your rights – KIRK ALLEN
https://edgarcountywatchdogs.com/2020/05/you-have-the-key-to-open-your-doors-not-the-government-know-your-rights/

ILLINOIS REVIEW
— ORLAND PARK MAYOR CALLS FOR REDRAWING OF “RESTORE ILLINOIS” COVID PLAN’S REGIONAL BOUNDARIES
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2020/05/orland-park-mayor-calls-for-redrawing-of-restore-illinois-covid-plans-regional-boundaries.html
— H.R. 6666 – A Devilish Surveillance Plot – Kathy Valente
https://illinoisfamily.org/federal/h-r-6666/
— GOP STATE LAWMAKERS PROPOSE LIMIT ON GOVERNOR 30-DAY DISASTER DECLARATIONS
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2020/05/gop-state-lawmakers-propose-limit-on-governor-30-day-disaster-declarations.html
— THORNER/INGOLD: IF WE OPEN, WILL THEY COME?
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2020/05/thorneringold-if-we-open-businesses-will-they-come.html
— CONGRESS SHOULD PREVENT GOVS FROM KEEPING FEDERAL FUNDS FROM LOCAL MUNICIPALITIES, IL DELEGATION SAYS
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2020/05/congress-should-prevent-govs-from-keeping-federal-funds-from-local-municipalities-il-delegation-says.html

CAPITOL FAX
— 2,432 new cases, 130 additional deaths
https://capitolfax.com/2020/05/15/2432-new-cases-130-additional-deaths/
— Pritzker announces expanded testing – Talks about positivity rates – Warns people in QC to be careful about Iowa – Says he’s at home in Chicago – Wife and daughter were in Florida before stay at home order and stayed there – Says wife and daughter are “home now” – Regarding Georgia, it takes weeks to see changes after opening up – Explains why charter boat tours are still banned – Regarding letter from GOP congressmen: “They’re missing the point” – Still waiting to see if antibody tests are accurate – On a path to more testing in every region – Addresses Naperville Park District lawsuit threat – Says family was in Wisconsin at “working farm” – Claims GOP is “putting my children and my family in danger” – Governor’s office clarifies that family is in Chicago now – Discouraging use of ABS rapid tests until FDA guidance issued
https://capitolfax.com/2020/05/15/pritzker-announces-expanded-testing/
— COVID-19 roundup
https://capitolfax.com/2020/05/15/covid-19-roundup-39/
— Duckworth to interview for veep spot
https://capitolfax.com/2020/05/15/duckworth-to-interview-for-veep-spot/
— Unprecedented economic carnage
https://capitolfax.com/2020/05/15/unprecedented-economic-carnage/
— Some Eastern Bloc members say they won’t wear face masks during session, but they won’t be allowed inside
https://capitolfax.com/2020/05/15/some-eastern-bloc-members-say-they-wont-wear-face-masks-during-session-but-they-wont-be-allowed-inside/

WASHINGTON EXAMINER
— ‘The founders would be ashamed’: Kevin McCarthy slams new remote Congress rules – Susan Ferrechio
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/congress/the-founders-would-be-ashamed-mccarthy-slams-new-remote-congress-rules

FEDERALIST
— 100,000 Businesses Have Permanently Collapsed Under Pandemic Lockdowns – Tristan Justice
https://thefederalist.com/2020/05/15/100000-businesses-have-permanently-collapsed-under-pandemic-lockdowns/

NEW YORK TIMES
— J.C. Penney, 118-Year-Old Department Store, Files for Bankruptcy The chain’s move came after J. Crew and the Neiman Marcus Group filed, and represented the biggest casualty amid retail closures tied to the coronavirus pandemic. – Sapna Maheshwari and Michael Corkery
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/05/15/business/jc-penney-bankruptcy-coronavirus.html

WASHINGTON POST
— Wondering what’s safe as states start to reopen? Here’s what some public health experts say. – Katherine Shaver
https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/trafficandcommuting/wondering-whats-safe-as-states-start-to-reopen-heres-what-some-public-health-experts-say/2020/05/14/9e684e3c-949d-11ea-91d7-cf4423d47683_story.html

May 14 Evening Edition

ABC7
— Coronavirus Illinois: COVID-19 cases top 87K with over 3.9K deaths; All Illinois regions poised to move to next phase of reopening, Pritzker says Illinois reports 3,239 new COVID-19 cases, 138 deaths on May 14 – Jessica D’Onofrio
https://abc7chicago.com/society/all-illinois-regions-poised-to-move-to-next-phase-of-reopening-pritzker-says/6181604/
— Coronavirus Chicago: Willie Wilson voices support for 100 churches to reopen Sunday in defiance of stay-at-home order – Jessica D’Onofrio
https://abc7chicago.com/health/willie-wilson-voices-support-for-100-churches-to-reopen-sunday-in-defiance-of-stay-at-home-order/6181687/?cmp=emc-wls-news-headlines-5/14/2020
— Coronavirus drives sharp rise in food prices at grocery stores in April
https://abc7chicago.com/food/grocery-store-prices-rose-sharply-in-april-from-covid-19-pandemic/6183211/

NBC5
— 3,239 New Coronavirus Cases, 138 Additional Deaths Reported in Illinois The numbers lift statewide totals to 87,937 cases and 3,928 deaths
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/coronavirus/3239-new-coronavirus-cases-in-illinois/2272151/
— All Regions in Illinois Now on Track to Move to Phase 3 at End of May, Pritzker Says No region can officially move forward until May 29, under the parameters of the governor’s plan
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/coronavirus/all-regions-in-illinois-now-on-track-to-move-to-phase-3-at-end-of-may-pritzker-says/2272206/

FOX NEWS CHICAGO
— Illinois nearing 4,000 coronavirus deaths
https://www.fox32chicago.com/news/illinois-nearing-4000-coronavirus-deaths

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— Illinois Tollway collections down $52 million in April due to pandemic – Mary Wisniewski
https://www.chicagotribune.com/coronavirus/ct-coronavirus-illinois-tollway-52-million-loss-20200513-s7kcoueacjhrpm4w74cpn4y4sq-story.html
— Chicago-area transit may look different this summer, with social distancing and the end of rush hour – Mary Wisniewski
https://www.chicagotribune.com/coronavirus/ct-coronavirus-transit-future-cta-metra-pace-masks-crowds-20200514-of35kwsm7vazjiga4356mzl72y-story.html
— As House readies vote on coronavirus package with second stimulus checks, some lawmakers push for guaranteed income programs – CATIE EDMONDSON
https://www.chicagotribune.com/coronavirus/ct-nw-nyt-congress-coronavirus-stimulus-checks-20200514-pmdses3xljgevfbywbmharveoq-story.html
— Preckwinkle unveils COVID-19 recovery plan for Cook County focusing on racial equity – ALICE YIN (DIERSEN: To promote racial and gender equity, my Democrat superiors in the federal government a) gave preference to their Democrat employees who were minority, female, and/or younger and b) got rid of their Republican employees who were White, male, older, and/or non-veteran.)
https://www.chicagotribune.com/coronavirus/ct-cook-county-preckwinkle-recovery-plan-coronavirus-20200514-x2vahslxbbdzhmgopiegxq2k4u-story.html

DAILY HERALD
— Illinois GOP agitates for chance to negotiate COVID-19 re-opening – AP
https://www.dailyherald.com/article/20200514/news/305149944/
— Chicago, suburbs hit testing milestone, on track to ease stay-at-home restrictions – Marni Pyke
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20200514/chicago-suburbs-hit-testing-milestone-on-track-to-ease-stay-at-home-restrictions-
— Suburban pastors expect excitement, caution with reopenings – Bob Susnjara
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20200514/suburban-pastors-expect-excitement-caution-with-reopenings
— Kane sheriff: Deputies need judge’s order to enforce governor’s orders – Harry Hitzeman
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20200514/kane-sheriff-deputies-need-judgess-order-to-enforce-governors-orders
— Batavia preparing for anticipated revenue shortfall due to coronavirus pandemic – Lauren Rohr
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20200514/batavia-preparing-for-anticipated-revenue-shortfall-due-to-coronavirus-pandemic
— Elmhurst Park District facing furloughs, lost revenue from pandemic – Bob Smith
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20200514/elmhurst-park-district-facing-furloughs-lost-revenue-from-pandemic
— Trump: Virus shows supply chains should be moved from China – AP
https://www.dailyherald.com/business/20200514/trump-virus-shows-supply-chains-should-be-moved-from-china

CRAIN’S CHICAGO BUSINESS
— Chicago’s on track to move to next phase of recovery on May 29, Pritzker says Limited reopening of stores, offices, gyms and hair salons will occur if health numbers hold up—and if Lightfoot doesn’t impose tougher rules for the city. – GREG HINZ
https://www.chicagobusiness.com/greg-hinz-politics/chicagos-track-move-next-phase-recovery-may-29-pritzker-says
— The cap on SALT deductions is back on the agenda in D.C. Tucked into Pelosi’s big $3 trillion COVID-relief bill is a clause to drop the $10,000 federal cap on deductions for state and local taxes for the next two years, a hot topic ever since the GOP passed it in a previous Congress. – GREG HINZ
https://www.chicagobusiness.com/greg-hinz-politics/cap-salt-deductions-back-agenda-dc

WBEZ
— Chicago Teachers Union Calls On State To Force CPS To Bargain Over Remote Learning The union says state rules require the school district to bargain about instruction from home. Mayor Lori Lightfoot has already said no. – Sarah Karp
https://www.wbez.org/stories/chicago-teachers-union-calls-on-state-to-force-cps-to-bargain-over-remote-learning/2b25266f-1b23-46d8-93f3-7db3bee26711

SOUTHERN
— Republicans push for revisions to ‘Restore Illinois’ plan – PETER HANCOCK
https://thesouthern.com/news/local/govt-and-politics/republicans-push-for-revisions-to-restore-illinois-plan/article_bf14d217-2488-53d4-bfb8-6d7e0a1f24d2.html

ALTON TELEGRAPH
— County action on reopening brings political responses – Scott Cousins
https://www.thetelegraph.com/news/article/County-action-on-reopening-brings-political-15271216.php

NPR ILLINOIS
— With School Buildings Closed, Children’s Mental Health Is Suffering – ANYA KAMENETZ
https://www.nprillinois.org/post/school-buildings-closed-childrens-mental-health-suffering#stream/0

CHICAGO READER
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: White-haters use coronavirus to promote hatred against Whites.
https://www.chicagoreader.com/chicago/covid-death-racial-disparity/Content?oid=79884746&mc_cid=c588c4801b&mc_eid=c968c7978e

WILL COUNTY NEWS
— Federal Lawsuit filed against Governor Jay Robert Pritzker in his official capacity and the State of Illinois – Steve Balich
https://thewillcountynews.com/install/index.php/2020/05/13/federal-lawsuit-filed-against-governor-jay-robert-pritzker-in-his-official-capacity-and-the-state-of-illinois/

CENTER SQUARE
— Lawmakers expect pandemic special session to be a ‘rodeo’ Aside from state budget, Illinois lawmakers expected to take up expanded to take up mail-in voting possible but not check on executive authority – Greg Bishop
https://www.thecentersquare.com/illinois/lawmakers-expect-pandemic-special-session-to-be-a-rodeo/article_bfd419fc-9547-11ea-bc5e-af4c3238930d.html

WIREPOINTS
— Facing Growing Defiance, Pritzker Thumbs Nose at AG Opinion, Insults and Threatens Dissidents – Mark Glennon
https://wirepoints.org/facing-growing-defiance-pritzker-thumbs-nose-at-ag-opinion-insults-and-threatens-dissidents-wirepoints/
— COVID-19 deaths and pre-existing conditions. What Illinois’ data says about who’s at risk. – Ted Dabrowski and John Klingner
https://wirepoints.org/covid-19-deaths-and-pre-existing-conditions-what-illinois-data-says-about-whos-at-risk-wirepoints/

CAPITOL FAX
— Another 3 million Americans, 73,000 Illinoisans apply for unemployment insurance
https://capitolfax.com/2020/05/14/another-3-million-americans-73000-illinoisans-apply-for-unemployment-insurance/
— Bailey files new lawsuit based on informal 2001 AG opinion
https://capitolfax.com/2020/05/14/bailey-files-new-lawsuit-based-on-informal-2001-ag-opinion/
— Illinois Sheriffs’ Association: “It is outrageous that the Governor is threatening retaliation”
https://capitolfax.com/2020/05/14/illinois-sheriffs%e2%80%99-association-it-is-outrageous-that-the-governor-is-threatening-retaliation/
— Pritzker talks unemployment insurance – As of right now, all regions are meeting guidelines to move forward to Phase 3 – Explains regionalization approach – Restates possible licensure and legal consequences – Says Leader Brady demand “sounds like grandstanding” – Brady responds – Answers “loaded” question – Explains rolling averages – Business guidance coming in next two weeks or so – Dr. Ezike comments on 12-year-old boy who died – Dr. Ezike says she has no info on reopen protesters catching virus – Dr. Ezike says people can refuse hospital admission – Asked about hospital rumor – Pritzker says he’d like to go to Springfield, but waiting on medical sign-off – Dr. Ezike explains that increased testing will result in increased cases – Dr. Ezike says woman who gave birth and died after being sent home a “significant tragedy” and vows probe – Dr. Ezike comments on WHO official claim that virus may never go away – Dr. Ezike explains mental health treatment options – Governor talks budget process moving forward – Revenue projections have not changed “a whole lot” – Could be population shift, but maybe not because of virus – Believes EO is on solid legal footing – Explains why Illinois has 28-day metric – Praises Catholic Church reopening plan, is working with other denominations – “It’s just the very loud voices of people who are being defiant and ignoring science and data”
https://capitolfax.com/2020/05/14/pritzker-talks-unemployment-insurance-as-of-right-now-all-regions-are-meeting-guidelines-to-move-forward-to-phase-3/
— 3,239 new cases, 138 additional deaths
https://capitolfax.com/2020/05/14/3239-new-cases-138-additional-deaths/
— COVID-19 roundup
https://capitolfax.com/2020/05/14/covid-19-roundup-38/

CONSERVATIVE HQ
— There’s No Proof Killing The Economy Saves Lives
http://www.conservativehq.com/node/32513

NEWSMAX
— Total Virus Layoffs Hit 36.5M as About 3M More Workers Seek Jobless Aid
https://www.newsmax.com/newsfront/jobless-claims-pandemic-virus/2020/05/14/id/967370/

THE HILL
— Trump says testing may be ‘frankly overrated’ – BRETT SAMUELS AND JESSIE HELLMANN
https://thehill.com/homenews/administration/497846-trump-says-testing-may-be-frankly-overrated


— Ousted health official warns US needs national plan to beat coronavirus – NATHANIEL WEIXEL
https://thehill.com/policy/healthcare/497766-ousted-health-official-warns-us-needs-national-strategy-to-combat

POLITICO
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Trump-haters say “‘They are angry:’ Pandemic and economic collapse slam Trump across Rust Belt. Coronavirus infections and unemployment filings are spiraling in parts of the industrial Midwest where Donald Trump cleaned up in 2016.”
https://www.politico.com/news/2020/05/14/coronavirus-economic-collapse-rust-belt-trump-259657

BLOOMBERG
— U.S. Jobless Claims in Millions Again, Higher Than Expected – Katia Dmitrieva
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2020-05-14/u-s-jobless-claims-remain-in-millions-for-eighth-straight-week

RASMUSSEN REPORTS
— 23% of Republicans Think GOP Should Nominate Someone Other Than Trump (DIERSEN: What do you say to Republican candidates who hint/imply/argue/shout that they are one or more of the following: anti-Trump, anti-Protestant, anti-conservative, 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.rasmussenreports.com/public_content/politics/elections/election_2020/23_of_republicans_think_gop_should_nominate_someone_other_than_trump

May 14 Morning Edition

ABC7
— IL reports deadliest day yet as COVID-19 cases top 84K with over 3.7K deaths; Gov. Pritzker warns areas defying stay-at-home order Illinois reports record 192 COVID-19 deaths in last 24 hours – Jessica D’Onofrio
https://abc7chicago.com/society/pritzker-warns-areas-defying-stay-at-home-order/6181604/
— Coronavirus Chicago: Mayor Lightfoot reveals what city needs to do to enter next phase of reopening – Cate Cauguira
https://abc7chicago.com/politics/lightfoot-reveals-what-chicago-needs-to-do-to-enter-next-phase-of-reopening/6180297/

NBC5
— Pritzker Warns of Consequences for Counties That Don’t Adhere to Stay-at-Home Order
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/pritzker-warns-of-consequences-for-counties-that-dont-adhere-to-stay-at-home-order/2271735/
— Illinois Debates Vote-By-Mail Ballots for 2020 Election Amidst Pandemic
https://www.nbcchicago.com/top-videos-home/illinois-debates-vote-by-mail-ballots-for-2020-election-amidst-pandemic/2271815/
— McHenry County Mayors Continue Push to Reopen Sooner Than Governor’s Plan Currently Calls For
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/coronavirus/mchenry-county-mayors-continue-push-to-reopen-sooner-than-governors-plan-currently-calls-for/2271817/
— US Judge Rejects Churches’ Challenge to Stay-at-home Order
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/us-judge-rejects-churches-challenge-to-stay-at-home-order/2271727/
— Lightfoot Details What Can Reopen in Phase 3, But the Lakefront Isn’t Included During a speech, Lightfoot detailed which industries will be included as the city prepares for phase three of reopening
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/coronavirus/lightfoot-details-what-can-reopen-in-phase-3-but-the-lakefront-isnt-included/2271585/
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: A Trump-hater says “Obama Emerges as Central Figure in 2020 Presidential Race. Obama remains the Democratic party’s most popular figure, particularly with black voters and younger Democrats.”
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/national-international/obama-emerges-as-central-figure-in-2020-presidential-race/2271862/
— Trump Presses for Schools to Reopen, Takes Dig at Fauci   Fauci urged caution in testimony before a Senate committee, although he made clear he believes reopening decisions will likely differ regionally – Kevin Freking and Jill Colvin
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/coronavirus/trump-presses-schools-reopen-makes-dig-fauci/2271666/

FOX NEWS CHICAGO
— Local churches, Dr. Willie Wilson mount new challenge to Governor Pritzker – Tia Ewing
https://www.fox32chicago.com/news/local-churches-dr-willie-wilson-mount-new-challenge-to-governor-pritzker
— US could face COVID-19 rebound in ‘darkest winter in modern history,’ whistleblower scientist warns
https://www.fox32chicago.com/news/us-could-face-covid-19-rebound-in-darkest-winter-in-modern-history-whistleblower-scientist-warns
— Michigan suspends license of barber who opened during Stay Home order (DIERSEN: Do you need a license to do what you do?)
https://www.fox32chicago.com/news/michigan-suspends-license-of-barber-who-opened-during-stay-home-order

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— ‘Ladies and gentlemen, we are not Cook County.’ Pritzker’s geographical grouping in COVID-19 fight rankles many officials. – ROBERT MCCOPPIN and JOHN KEILMAN
https://www.chicagotribune.com/coronavirus/ct-suburban-counties-coronavirus-restlessness-20200514-uonnqbigfzh7rpxz2ndzeiwifi-story.html
— Wisconsin now without COVID-19 restrictions after state Supreme Court strikes down Gov. Tony Evers’ stay-at-home order – BILL RUTHHART
https://www.chicagotribune.com/coronavirus/ct-coronavirus-wisconsin-stay-at-home-order-state-supreme-court-20200513-vpjo34p6pfctpazbst7owsze2m-story.html
— Chicago’s lakefront will remain closed, but here are the industries that Mayor Lori Lightfoot says are on track to expand or reopen during next phase – GREGORY PRATT and JOHN BYRNE
https://www.chicagotribune.com/coronavirus/ct-coronavirus-chicago-lightfoot-reopening-speech-20200513-g34r3atki5gsvk3m6hbjoi6vyq-story.html

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— Fears and frustration as Illinois sees deadliest COVID-19 day yet: ‘This is a real disease. This is a serious disease. It’s not a hoax’ “One-hundred-ninety-two Illinoisans have lost their lives to this virus in the past 24 hours. 192. How is that not real to you?” Pritzker asked elected officials — and business owners — objecting to his stay-at-home order extension. – Tina Sfondeles
https://chicago.suntimes.com/coronavirus/2020/5/13/21257651/illinois-coronavirus-pritzker-cases-deaths-may-13
— Next phase of reopening Chicago will go slowly, keep lakefront closed, Lightfoot says During a virtual speech to the Economic Club of Chicago, the mayor said, “Unfortunately at this point, we will not be ready to reopen our lakefront” because a “resurgence in cases is more than a risk.” – Fran Spielman
https://chicago.suntimes.com/city-hall/2020/5/13/21257817/reopening-chicago-lakefront-closed-lightfoot-lori-economic-club
— Archdiocese of Chicago, Dioceses of Joliet and Rockford announce plans for gradual reopening Catholic churches throughout northern Illinois could begin the first of three phases as soon as May 23, per a Wednesday announcement. – Ben Pope
https://chicago.suntimes.com/coronavirus/2020/5/13/21258010/archdiocese-chicago-diocese-joliet-coronavirus-plan-reopening-mass-weddings-funerals

DAILY HERALD
— Suburbs dealing with COVID-19 are in this together – Editorial
https://www.dailyherald.com/discuss/20200514/editorial-suburbs-dealing-with-covid-19-are-in-this-together
— Chicago, Rockford, Joliet dioceses: State OKs plan to start reopening churches as soon as May 23 – Dave Oberhelman
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20200513/chicago-rockford-joliet-dioceses-state-oks-plan-to-start-reopening-churches-as-soon-as-may-23
— Trump’s push for opening school clashes with Fauci’s caution – AP
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20200514/trumps-push-for-opening-school-clashes-with-faucis-caution
— As coronavirus rolls on, Republicans hit ‘pause’ on new aid – AP
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20200514/as-coronavirus-rolls-on-republicans-hit-pause-on-new-aid
— Pandemic crisis forecast to hit insurers for $200 billion – AP
https://www.dailyherald.com/business/20200514/pandemic-crisis-forecast-to-hit-insurers-for-200-billion
— COVID era to alter Kane County courtrooms, hallways – Harry Hitzeman
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20200514/covid-era-to-alter-kane-county-courtrooms-hallways

SPRINGFIELD STATE JOURNAL REGISTER
— Pritzker wants state COVID-19 relief package; calls for federal help – Kade Heather
https://www.sj-r.com/news/20200513/pritzker-wants-state-covid-19-relief-package-calls-for-federal-help

DEKALB DAILY CHRONICLE
— Maple Park, Sandwich want out of Chicago-area Restore Illinois region, says DeKalb mayor – KELSEY RETT
https://www.daily-chronicle.com/2020/05/14/maple-park-sandwich-want-out-of-chicago-area-restore-illinois-region-says-dekalb-mayor/aksushl/

JACKSONVILLE JOURNAL COURIER
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Democrats say “As Illinois starts reopening, fears grow about new coronavirus spikes.”
https://www.myjournalcourier.com/news/article/As-Illinois-starts-reopening-fears-grow-about-15269258.php

SUBURBAN LIFE
— DuPage County reports 10 COVID-19 deaths among 117 new cases
https://www.mysuburbanlife.com/2020/05/13/dupage-county-reports-10-covid-19-deaths-among-117-new-cases/au2g1rp/
— Drive-thru testing centers help Latinos combat COVID-19 – F. AMANDA TUGADE
https://www.mysuburbanlife.com/2020/05/06/drive-thru-testing-centers-help-latinos-combat-covid-19/avovx0l/

FOX ILLINOIS
— Dems propose $3 trillion stimulus package as partisan tensions rise over virus relief – Stephen Loiaconi
https://foxillinois.com/news/connect-to-congress/dems-propose-3-trillion-stimulus-package-as-partisan-tensions-rise-over-virus-relief

NPR ILLINOIS
— ‘Wuhan Diary’ Brings Account Of China’s Coronavirus Outbreak To English Speakers – EMILY FENG
https://www.nprillinois.org/post/wuhan-diary-brings-account-chinas-coronavirus-outbreak-english-speakers#stream/0

ORLAND PARK PATCH
— Dispute Between Union, Orland Fire Over Coronavirus Benefits The Orland Fire Protection District said no firefighter has missed a day’s pay or been denied benefits after a complaint from Local #2754. – Tim Moran
https://patch.com/illinois/orlandpark/dispute-between-union-orland-fire-over-coronavirus-benefits

COURTHOUSE NEWS
— Republicans, Business Owners Fight Illinois Shutdown – THOMAS F. HARRISON
https://www.courthousenews.com/republicans-business-owners-fight-illinois-shutdown/

WASHINGTON TIMES
— ‘Freedom now’: Trump fuels GOP rebellion with Pennsylvania visit – Dave Boyer
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2020/may/13/donald-trump-fuels-gop-coronavirus-rebellion-again/

REAL CLEAR POLITICS
— Limbaugh: Next Four Months Will Be War Like You’ve Never Seen, Dems Will Try To Keep Economy Shut Down – Ian Schwartz
https://www.realclearpolitics.com/video/2020/05/12/limbaugh_democrats_will_do_their_best_to_keep_economy_shut_down_just_to_ensure_that_trump_loses.html

POLITICO
— Republicans divided over how to help states hit hard by coronavirus – MARIANNE LEVINE
https://www.politico.com/states/new-york/albany/story/2020/05/13/republicans-divided-over-how-to-help-states-hit-hard-by-coronavirus-1283900

CNN
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: A Trump-hater says “Trump’s rebuke of Fauci encapsulates rejection of science in virus fight.”
https://www.cnn.com/2020/05/14/politics/donald-trump-anthony-fauci-science-coronavirus/index.html

CNBC
— Powell’s gloomy outlook has investors predicting the Fed may make another big move soon – Patti Domm
https://www.cnbc.com/2020/05/13/powells-gloomy-outlook-has-investors-predicting-the-fed-may-make-another-big-move-soon.html

ABC NEWS
— US immunologist warns of ‘darkest winter’ if virus rebounds The U.S. immunologist who says he lost his government job because he warned the Trump administration to prepare for the coronavirus pandemic isn’t backing off his bleak forecast – AP
https://abcnews.go.com/Health/wireStory/us-immunologist-warns-darkest-winter-virus-rebounds-70673558

NBC NEWS
— Democrats push $3 trillion relief package, Trump calls it ‘DOA’
https://www.nbcnews.com/health/health-news/blog/2020-05-13-coronavirus-news-n1205916

NEW YORK TIMES
— Virus Could Be Here to Stay, and Economic Pain Long-Lasting
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/05/14/us/coronavirus-updates.html
— Trump Administration Plans to Extend Virus Border Restrictions Indefinitely Orders that have effectively sealed the United States to migrants seeking protection from persecution would remain in place until a health official declared the virus no longer a threat. – Michael D. Shear and Zolan Kanno-Youngs
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/05/13/us/politics/trump-coronavirus-border-restrictions.html
— In Bid for Party Unity, Biden Moves Beyond Restoring the Pre-Trump Era Trying to win over progressives and aware that the coronavirus crisis is upending the political landscape, Joe Biden is increasingly using the language of systemic disruption. – Katie Glueck and Astead W. Herndon
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/05/13/us/politics/joe-biden-trump.html
— Texas AG Asks Court to Block Mail-In Voting Over Virus Fears – AP
https://www.nytimes.com/aponline/2020/05/13/us/ap-us-election-2020-texas.html
— As Unemployment Soars, Lawmakers Push to Cover Workers’ Wages Progressive and conservative lawmakers are increasingly pushing for the government to guarantee workers’ incomes, signaling how profoundly the economic debate has shifted during the pandemic. – Catie Edmondson
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/05/14/us/politics/coronavirus-workers-income-lawmakers.html
— Reopening Prompts New Agitation Over Workers’ Virus Exposure As business restrictions are lifted, employees have moved from advocating workplace safeguards to making sure the measures aren’t removed too soon. – Noam Scheiber
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/05/12/business/economy/coronavirus-workers-safety.html
— These Young Socialists Think They Have Courage. They Don’t. Many disappointed fans of Bernie Sanders would prefer a quixotic display of principle. – Mitchell Abidor
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/05/13/opinion/socialists-support-biden-election.html
— Nearly 3 million jobless claims reflect the pandemic’s economic misery.
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/05/14/business/unemployment-claims-numbers-stock-market-coronavirus.html

WASHINGTON POST
— Wisconsin Supreme Court strikes down stay-at-home order; cities will keep restrictions in place – Teo Armus, Antonia Noori Farzan and Rick Noack
https://www.washingtonpost.com/nation/2020/05/14/coronavirus-update-us/

USA TODAY
— An Illinois woman was mauled to death by pet French bulldog, officials say – Jessica Flores
https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2020/05/14/woman-fatally-attacked-her-french-bulldog-chicago/5188626002/

WALL STREET JOURNAL
— Trump Looks to Salvage Summer Campaign Season Amid the coronavirus pandemic, the president’s re-election team is plotting how to adjust a strategy that was dependent on massive rallies – Catherine Lucey and Alex Leary
https://www.wsj.com/articles/trump-looks-to-salvage-summer-campaign-season-11589448600
— Two Months Into Pandemic, Millions of Workers Continue Filing Unemployment Claims Economists expect another 3 million Americans sought jobless benefits last week; many who filed weeks ago are still awaiting payments – Sarah Chaney and Gwynn Guilford
https://www.wsj.com/articles/unemployment-benefits-weekly-jobless-claims-coronavirus-05-14-2020-11589410374
— Stocks Fall as Fed’s Powell Says Outlook ‘Highly Uncertain’ Shares of beaten-down energy, airline and bank stocks were among the biggest decliners – Karen Langley
https://www.wsj.com/articles/global-stock-markets-dow-update-05-13-2020-11589342813
— HARDCOPY ARTICLE TITLE: Companies Don’t Plan for a Quick Recovery – Caitlin McCabe
https://www.wsj.com/articles/corporate-america-isnt-betting-on-a-v-shaped-recovery-11589399846
— Coronavirus Demands a Privacy Law Silicon Valley’s role in contact tracing and social-distancing enforcement has Americans worried. – Christine Wilson
https://www.wsj.com/articles/congress-needs-to-pass-a-coronavirus-privacy-law-11589410686
— WSJ Survey: Coronavirus to Cause 17% Unemployment in June Economists see U.S. growth rebound in second half of year, though GDP is expected to shrink 6.6% in 2020 – Harriet Torry and Anthony DeBarros
https://www.wsj.com/articles/wsj-survey-coronavirus-is-delivering-severe-blow-to-u-s-economy-11589378404

NEWSWEEK
— MAJORITY OF AMERICANS WANT BIDEN TO LEAD CORONAVIRUS RESPONSE, BUT TRUMP MORE TRUSTED WITH THE ECONOMY: POLL – CHRISTINA ZHAO
https://www.newsweek.com/majority-americans-want-biden-lead-coronavirus-response-trump-more-trusted-economy-poll-1503899

NPR
— Republicans Disagree On Voter Fraud Risk For Mail-In Voting – Pam Fessler
https://www.npr.org/2020/05/14/855855742/republicans-disagree-on-voter-fraud-risk-for-mail-in-voting

WEEK
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Trump-haters say “Biden is crushing Trump among older Wisconsin voters.”
https://theweek.com/speedreads/914180/biden-crushing-trump-among-older-wisconsin-voters-new-marquette-poll

May 13 Morning Edition

GOPUSA ILLINOIS
— In his May 7, 2020 email to Illinois Republican Party (IRP) State Central Committee members and to IRP County Party chairmen, IRP Chairman Tim Schneider announced that the 2020 IRP State Convention will be held virtually on June 12 and June 13 and that an in-person convention will be held in Peoria on September 19. More details will follow. – Dave Diersen
http://www.gopillinois.com

ABC7
— Gov. Pritzker’s stay-at-home order challenged by John Cabello (R, Machesney Park) as IL total COVID-19 cases top 83K with over 3.6K deaths Illinois surpasses 4K new COVID-19 cases in last 24 hours – Jessica D’Onofrio
https://abc7chicago.com/society/state-rep-files-new-challenge-to-pritzkers-stay-at-home-order/6178259/
— Gov. Pritzker’s stay-at-home order challenged by state rep. as IL total COVID-19 cases top 83K with over 3.6K deaths Illinois surpasses 4K new COVID-19 cases in last 24 hours – Jessica D’Onofrio
https://abc7chicago.com/society/state-rep-files-new-challenge-to-pritzkers-stay-at-home-order/6178259/
— Ingleside woman mauled to death by own French bulldog, officials say
https://abc7chicago.com/pets-animals/lake-county-woman-mauled-to-death-by-own-dog-officials/6178188/

NBC5
— Pritzker Calls on State Legislature to Convene to Address Budget, Small Business Relief
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/coronavirus/pritzker-calls-on-state-legislature-to-convene-to-address-budget-small-business-relief/2270854/
— Far South Suburban Counties Hope to Open Sooner Than Chicago Area Amid Pandemic
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/far-south-suburban-counties-hope-to-open-sooner-than-chicago-area-amid-pandemic/2271044/

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Trump-haters say “Trump is courting black voters. His shortcomings on the coronavirus are a problem.”
https://www.chicagotribune.com/coronavirus/ct-nw-nyt-trump-black-voters-coronavirus-20200513-2napxbg6gjbx3msiiagkoa7vey-story.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Ever-increasingly, Democrats use coronavirus to demonize, denigrate, and condemn Republicans as being White supremacists, Nazis, KKK members, haters, racists, sexists, bigots, and even worse thing who should be gotten rid of once and for all.)
https://www.chicagotribune.com/coronavirus/ct-racism-black-chicago-coronavirus-covid-20200512-wtnn4hchc5bqrjrbpityuqzocy-story.html
— Illinois attorney Tom DeVore who filed lawsuits against Pritzker for stay-at-home order now working with dozens of businesses that have reopened – Katherine Rosenberg-Douglas
https://www.chicagotribune.com/coronavirus/ct-coronavirus-illinois-attorney-lawsuits-businesses-20200512-li5alihcdfehlk7f37pjpvk6qi-story.html
— FRONT PAGE WITH BIG COLOR PICTURE: DIERSEN HEADLINE: Republican-haters use Ahmaud Arbery to promote hatred against Republicans.
https://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/ct-black-runners-chicago-ahmaud-arbery-shooting-20200512-7vikynqodjhm7csbhqvhjl6hpe-story.html
— Wearing a facial mask in public — or not — is our new culture war controversy – JERRY DAVICH
https://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/post-tribune/opinion/ct-ptb-davich-wearing-masks-in-public-culture-war-st-0512-20200511-cdxmeaagurgy3duhzjhmahpeya-story.html

DAILY HERALD
— Let’s not waste a crisis – Walter E. Williams
https://www.dailyherald.com/discuss/20200513/lets-not-waste-a-crisis
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Daily Herald sides with Democrats against Northwest Bible Baptist Church in Elgin.
https://www.dailyherald.com/discuss/20200513/editorial-health-officials-should-get-involved-with-church-that-vows-to-reopen

WBBM
— HUD Allocates 3rd Wave Of CARES Act Funding Providing $1B For Communities Including $39.3M To Illinois Third wave of relief funding targeted for states and insular areas
https://wbbm780.radio.com/articles/hud-allocates-3rd-wave-of-cares-act-funding

SPRINGFIELD STATE JOURNAL REGISTER
— Pritzker calls on lawmakers to convene – Jeff Kolkey
https://www.sj-r.com/news/20200512/pritzker-calls-on-lawmakers-to-convene

KANKAKEE DAILY JOURNAL
— Will Pritzker consider withholding funds from counties reopening early? – Jerry Nowicki (DIERSEN: He who pays the piper calls the tunes. Who pays the operatives and the dupes who work against you? I should write a book about my critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes.)
https://www.daily-journal.com/news/illinois/will-pritzker-consider-withholding-funds-from-counties-reopening-early/article_3c019d62-94fb-11ea-ad56-bfe2715bb0b0.html

KANE COUNTY CHRONICLE
— Kane County Republicans launch Community Care Package Event scheduled for Saturday in Elgin, St. Charles
https://www.kcchronicle.com/2020/05/12/kane-county-republicans-launch-community-care-package/auie51v/
— The Democrats try to kill the economy, while Trump tries to save it – Andrea Widburg
https://www.americanthinker.com/blog/2020/05/the_democrats_try_to_kill_the_economy_while_trump_tries_to_save_it.html

BELLEVILLE NEWS DEMOCRAT
— Madison County will reopen Wednesday, defying Illinois’ coronavirus stay-at-home order – KAVAHN MANSOURI
https://www.bnd.com/news/local/article242685486.html

BUREAU COUNTY REPUBLICAN
— Those who defy Pritzker’s orders might pay a price – Rich Miller
https://www.bcrnews.com/2020/05/11/those-who-defy-pritzkers-orders-might-pay-a-price/af58wjp/

FOX ILLINOIS
— Disparity in Trump and Biden’s relationship with media could impact 2020 race – Stephen Loiaconi (DIERSEN: I have been the GOPUSA Illinois Editor since 2000. I should write a book about how candidates, their political consultants, their campaign managers, their staff members, and their volunteers have treated me since 2000.)
https://foxillinois.com/news/connect-to-congress/disparity-in-trump-and-bidens-relationship-with-media-could-impact-2020-race
— Biden plans to stay home, testing limits of virtual campaign – AP
https://foxillinois.com/news/nation-world/biden-plans-to-stay-home-testing-limits-of-virtual-campaign

FOX ST. LOUIS
— Loss of revenue from casino has put East St. Louis in dire financial straits – Elliott Davis
https://fox2now.com/news/you-paid-for-it/loss-of-revenue-from-casino-has-put-east-st-louis-in-dire-financial-straits/amp/

NEWS CHANNEL 20
— Sen. Duckworth comments on rumors she may be Biden’s VP pick (DIERSEN: Duckworth focus on promoting hatred against individuals, organizations, companies, governments, and countries that are Republican and especially against those that are Trump supporters, Protestant, conservative, White, male, older, non-poor, gun owners, German American, draft avoiders, and those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.)
https://newschannel20.com/news/local/sen-duckworth-comments-on-rumors-she-may-be-bidens-vp-pick
— Dems blast Trump officials for ‘vague’ guidance on reopening – AP
https://newschannel20.com/news/nation-world/fauci-warns-of-suffering-and-death-if-us-reopens-too-soon

KHQA
— Lee County Republican Party of Iowa hosting candidate forum on Facebook Live (DIERSEN: What are the following doing to help elect Republican candidates on November 3, 2020: Illinois Republican Party, your Republican county party organization, and your Republican ward/township party organization?)
https://khqa.com/news/local/lee-county-republican-party-of-iowa-hosting-candidate-forum-on-fb-live

KTRS
— Peoria Passes Resolution Bucking Gov’s Stay-at-Home Order
https://ktrs.com/peoria-passes-resolution-bucking-govs-stay-at-home-order/

WCBU
— Pandemic Revives Calls To Ban Lawmakers From Bunking In Their Offices – BARBARA SPRUNT
https://www.peoriapublicradio.org/post/pandemic-revives-calls-ban-lawmakers-bunking-their-offices#stream/0

BLOCK CLUB CHICAGO
— 50,000 Gig, 1099 Workers Rush To File For Unemployment After Waiting 8 Weeks The surge in claims comes after weeks where workers were stuck in limbo, unable to receive benefits even though they were forced out of work by the stay at home order. – Kelly Bauer
https://blockclubchicago.org/2020/05/12/50000-gig-1099-workers-rush-to-file-for-unemployment-after-waiting-8-weeks/

EATER CHICAGO
— A Running List of Chicago Restaurants That Have Permanently Closed During the COVID-19 Crisis Here’s which restaurants have announced they won’t be reopening, including many neighborhood favorites – Naomi Waxman and Ashok Selvam (DIERSEN: How many restaurants will not be reopening in a) your municipal district, b) your municipality, c) your township, d) your county, and in Illinois? Which candidates on November 3, 2020 ballots in your precinct will get blamed for that?)
https://chicago.eater.com/2020/5/12/21254955/chicago-restaurant-closings-coronavirus

CENTER SQUARE
— An Illinois lawmaker says it is time to reopen the state regionally – Kevin Bessler
https://www.thecentersquare.com/illinois/an-illinois-lawmaker-says-it-is-time-to-reopen-the-state-regionally/article_f73783f0-93aa-11ea-9e97-d7f61e557bd3.html

ILLINOIS LEAKS
— Illinois Governor’s emergency powers are limited to 30 days according to Attorney General Opinions Bureau – KIRK ALLEN
https://edgarcountywatchdogs.com/2020/05/illinois-governors-emergency-powers-are-limited-to-30-days-according-to-attorney-general-opinions-bureau/

ILLINOIS REVIEW
— SYVERSON: TIME TO REOPEN ILLINOIS
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2020/05/syverson-time-to-reopen-illinois.html
— REP. SOSNOWSKI: GOVERNOR’S “RESTORE ILLINOIS” DATA-DRIVEN PLAN SIMPLY IGNORES DATA
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2020/05/rep-sosnowski-governors-restore-illinois-data-driven-plan-simply-ignores-data.html

CAPITOL FAX
— Session could resume as early as next week
https://capitolfax.com/2020/05/13/session-could-resume-as-early-as-next-week/
— A different sort of remap debate
https://capitolfax.com/2020/05/13/a-different-sort-of-remap-debate/

WASHINGTON TIMES
— Government trillions won’t save some sectors from coronavirus, economists say – Dave Boyer
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2020/may/12/coronavirus-stimulus-cant-save-manufacturing-hospi/

WASHINGTON EXAMINER
— ‘Unprecedented’: US braces for pandemic to drive largest refugee wave ever to the border – Joel Gehrke
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/policy/defense-national-security/unprecedented-us-braces-for-pandemic-to-drive-largest-refugee-wave-ever-to-the-border
— Rush Limbaugh calls CBS reporter Weijia Jiang a ‘provocateur’ after media label exchange with Trump ‘racist’ – Spencer Neale
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/rush-limbaugh-calls-cbs-reporter-weijia-jiang-a-provocateur-after-media-labels-exchange-with-trump-racist
— Trump reaffirms support for Asian Americans after spat with reporter by claiming they’re ‘very angry’ at China – Madison Dibble
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/trump-reaffirms-support-for-asian-americans-after-spat-with-reporter-by-claiming-theyre-very-angry-at-china

WASHINGTON FREE BEACON
— Pelosi Bill Aims to Fight Coronavirus With Hate Crime Reform and ‘Environmental Justice Grants’ – Andrew Stiles
https://freebeacon.com/coronavirus/nancys-pelosi-coronavirus-bill/

GOPUSA
— Protect Your Family From Fearmonger Fauci – Michelle Malkin
https://www.gopusa.com/?p=88830

BREITBART
— Pelosi Coronavirus Plan Orders Felons, Illegal Aliens to Be Freed from Prison – JOHN BINDER
https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2020/05/12/pelosi-coronavirus-plan-orders-felons-illegal-aliens-to-be-freed-from-prison/

DAILY SIGNAL
— Why Bailing Out the Postal Service Isn’t a Good Idea – Rachel del Guidice (DIERSEN: What do you say to Republicans, Libertarians, Greens, and RINOs who want to get rid of the Postal Service, IRS, GAO, the federal governments, and all other government entities because they are run by Democrats? In 1966, I was one of the last Republicans that the Post Office hired. In 1971, I was one of the last Republicans that IRS hired. In 1980, I was one of the last Republicans that GAO hired.)
https://www.dailysignal.com/2020/05/13/why-bailing-out-the-united-states-postal-service-isnt-a-good-idea/

LIFE SITE NEWS
— Over 350K sign petition against mandatory coronavirus vaccination In only the last four days, LifeSite’s petition rejecting mandatory coronavirus vaccination has garnered huge support.
https://www.lifesitenews.com/opinion/over-350k-sign-petition-against-mandatory-coronavirus-vaccination
— Netflix defends packing shows with LGBT ‘representation’: ‘every gay person is very necessary’ One 2017 list counted a whopping 57 shows on the platform featuring gay characters.
https://www.lifesitenews.com/blogs/netflix-defends-lgbt-representation-every-gay-person-is-very-necessary

NATIONAL REVIEW
— China Is a Bad Actor, and American Media Need to Recognize This – JIM GERAGHTY (DIERSEN: What do you say to activists, candidates, elected officials, party leaders, major donors, political consultants, campaign managers, etc. a) that promote China and b) paint themselves as being religious, conservative, and/or Republican? I should write a book about the aforesaid who have focused on destroying me.)
https://www.nationalreview.com/the-morning-jolt/china-is-a-bad-actor-and-american-media-need-to-recognize-this/

THE HILL
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: A Republican-hater asks “Are Jews in America safe in this era?” (DIERSEN: I should write a book about those who have focused on turning Jewish people against me. While I worked for the federal government for almost 30 years, virtually all my superiors, supervisors, coworkers, and subordinates were Democrats. They focused on turning my many Jewish superiors, supervisors, coworkers, and subordinates against me. They stressed a) that I have always been a Republican, b) that I have always been conservative, c) that I am 100% German national origin, d) that I was baptized, raised, and confirmed as a Missouri Synod Lutheran, and e) that I lived in Crete 1948-1972 and in Wheaton since 1978.)
https://thehill.com/opinion/civil-rights/497487-are-jews-in-america-safe-in-this-era
— Poll: Biden favorability dips, leads Trump by 3 points nationally – JONATHAN EASLEY
https://thehill.com/homenews/campaign/497274-poll-biden-favorability-dips-leads-trump-by-3-points-nationally

POLITICO
— Poll: Majority of Americans say coronavirus testing responsibility falls on federal government The Pew Research Center survey finds 61 percent hold this view, compared with 37 percent who say responsibility mainly falls on state governments. – MYAH WARD
https://www.politico.com/news/2020/05/12/coronavirus-testing-responsibility-federal-government-251894
— Republican voters give Trump and GOP governors cover to reopen A partisan divide over coronavirus has widened in POLITICO/Morning Consult polling over the past month, increasingly leaving Republican voters in the minority. – STEVEN SHEPARD (DIERSEN: From what I see in Illinois, in DuPage County, in Milton Township, in Wheaton, in Wheaton’s West District, and in my precinct, ever-increasingly, there are fewer and fewer and fewer members of the following groups: Trump supporters, Protestant, conservative, patriotic, Republican, American, White, male, older, non-poor, gun owners, German American, and those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time. Ever-increasingly, Democrats and Democrat plants, Libertarians and Libertarian plants, Greens and Green plants, and RINOs use that to dump those who are Trump supporters, Protestant, conservative, patriotic, Republican, American, White, male, older, non-poor, gun owners, German American, and those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.)
https://www.politico.com/news/2020/05/13/poll-coronavirus-reopen-trump-republicans-252726

ASSOCIATED PRESS
— Democrats pass new rules that would allow virtual convention
https://cnycentral.com/news/nation-world/democrats-pass-new-rules-that-would-allow-virtual-convention-05-13-2020
https://abcstlouis.com/news/nation-world/democrats-pass-new-rules-that-would-allow-virtual-convention-05-13-2020

REUTERS
— U.S. reports record $738 billion budget deficit in April – Lindsay Dunsmuir
https://www.reuters.com/article/us-usa-economy-budget/u-s-posts-record-738-billion-budget-deficit-in-april-idUSKBN22O2SG
— Trump approval dips amid mounting coronavirus death toll, trails Biden by 8 points: Reuters/Ipsos poll – Chris Kahn
https://www.reuters.com/article/us-usa-election-poll/trump-approval-dips-amid-mounting-coronavirus-death-toll-trails-biden-by-8-points-reuters-ipsos-poll-idUSKBN22O3FG

MSN
— Senate panel debates employer immunity from COVID-19 lawsuits – Jim Spencer (DIERSEN: What about event organizer immunity from COVID-19 lawsuits?)
https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/politics/senate-panel-debates-employer-immunity-from-covid-19-lawsuits/ar-BB13ZTYo

NEW YORK TIMES
— Musk Becomes Champion for Businesses Defying Shutdown Orders – AP
https://www.nytimes.com/aponline/2020/05/12/business/bc-us-virus-outbreak-tesla.html

WASHINGTON POST
— Live updates: Countries that reopened are closing down again amid spike in coronavirus infections
https://www.washingtonpost.com/nation/2020/05/12/coronavirus-update-us/
— Mass unemployment is a policy choice. We must choose differently. – Pramila Jayapal, Haley Stevens, Adam B. Schiff and Sean Casten
https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2020/05/12/mass-unemployment-is-policy-choice-we-must-choose-differently/
— Trump asks board of federal retirement savings plan to not invest in China, setting up showdown – Eric Yoder
https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/trump-asks-board-of-federal-retirement-plan-to-not-invest-in-china-setting-up-showdown/2020/05/12/55f74ac2-9470-11ea-9f5e-56d8239bf9ad_story.html
— A contractor promised FEMA 10 million masks for $55 million. It did not deliver. – Isaac Stanley-Becker
https://www.washingtonpost.com/national/coronavirus-mask-contract-canceled/2020/05/12/edd88a88-94a0-11ea-91d7-cf4423d47683_story.html
— Americans’ expectations for safe public gatherings slip to July at the earliest, Post-U. Md. poll finds – Dan Balz and Scott Clement (DIERSEN: The Democrat news media manipulates public opinion and then reports its success in manipulating public opinion.)
https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/americans-expectations-for-safe-public-gatherings-slip-to-july-at-the-earliest-post-u-md-poll-finds/2020/05/12/7adb92f6-9477-11ea-91d7-cf4423d47683_story.html
— We need Congress to watch pandemic spending closely. Here’s how it can do it. These common-sense steps will help lawmakers keep an eye on trillions of dollars of public funds – Norman Eisen, Damon Silvers, Lisa Gilbert and Liz Hempowicz
https://www.washingtonpost.com/outlook/2020/05/13/coronavirus-spending-house-oversight/

WPRI
— AARP: It may be harder for older employees to re-enter the workforce – Shiina LoSciuto
https://www.wpri.com/health/coronavirus/aarp-it-may-be-harder-for-older-employees-to-re-enter-the-workforce/

WALL STREET JOURNAL
— In Lockdown, Pot and Booze Are Bad News Pennsylvania closed liquor stores. Other states should consider similar moves. – Erica Komisar
https://www.wsj.com/articles/in-lockdown-pot-and-booze-are-bad-news-11589322446
— What 6 Feet of Separation Looks Like as Businesses Reopen Some states have loosened their coronavirus restrictions, but not without the recommended social-distancing buffer. Here’s how it will translate in some common settings.
https://www.wsj.com/articles/what-6-feet-of-separation-looks-like-as-businesses-reopen-11588900667
— From PepsiCo to GM, Big Advertisers Set to Cancel Commitments to TV Networks Companies are seeking to take advantage of options that became available May 1 to cancel up to 50% of third-quarter spending – Suzanne Vranica
https://www.wsj.com/articles/from-pepsico-to-gm-big-advertisers-set-to-cancel-commitments-to-tv-networks-11589298017
— Lenders Race to Keep Up With Requests for Consumer-Debt Relief Borrowers face jammed phone lines and overwhelmed customer-service departments – AnnaMaria Andriotis
https://www.wsj.com/articles/lenders-race-to-keep-up-with-requests-for-consumer-debt-relief-11589362202
— Curbing Coronavirus With a Contact-Tracing App? It’s Not So Simple. Contact-tracing apps aim to help health authorities trace paths of infection, and in many cases, to notify users that they’ve been near a person infected by Covid-19. Yet while trying to solve one big problem, they create a lot more small ones. – Joanna Stern
https://www.wsj.com/articles/curbing-coronavirus-with-a-contact-tracing-app-its-not-so-simple-11588996809
— Stimulus Cops on Lookout for Fake Employees, Identity Theft Federal government steps up oversight of roughly $3 trillion in spending for businesses and households – Andrew Duehren
https://www.wsj.com/articles/stimulus-cops-on-lookout-for-fake-employees-identity-theft-11589371214

BLOOMBERG
— Fed Officials Warn of Risk of Widespread Business Failures – Steve Matthews, Matthew Boesler, and Catarina Saraiva
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2020-05-12/fed-presidents-warn-business-failures-may-create-lasting-damage

FORBES
— While Republicans Balk At $2,000 Second Stimulus Check, Retiring AT&T CEO Gets $274,000 Every Month For Life – Shahar Ziv
https://www.forbes.com/sites/shaharziv/2020/05/12/while-republicans-balk-at-2000-second-stimulus-check-retiring-att-ceo-gets-274000-every-month-for-life/
— How The Coronavirus Has Resulted In The Highest Job Loss For Women: Erasing A Decade Of Progress – Brittany Chambers
https://www.forbes.com/sites/brittanychambers/2020/05/12/how-the-coronavirus-has-resulted-in-the-highest-job-loss-for-women-erasing-a-decade-of-progress/
— Taxpayers In America’s 10 Most Populous Cities Are Overburdened – Mayra Rodriguez Valladares
https://www.forbes.com/sites/mayrarodriguezvalladares/2020/05/12/taxpayers-in-americas-10-most-populous-cities-are-overburdened/#74fc3b894205

NEW YORKER
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: A Trump-hater says “The Trump Administration’s Deportation Policy Is Spreading the Coronavirus.”
https://www.newyorker.com/news/daily-comment/the-trump-administrations-deportation-policy-is-spreading-the-coronavirus

WASHINGTON MONTHLY
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: A Trump-hater asks “Why Aren’t More Newspapers Calling on Trump to Resign?” and says “The strange political silence of editorial boards across the country.”
https://washingtonmonthly.com/2020/05/13/why-arent-more-newspapers-calling-on-trump-to-resign/

DAILY BEAST
— Muslims Hate Trump. Now They Have a Reason to Like Biden. – Dean Obeidallah
https://www.thedailybeast.com/muslims-hate-trump-now-they-have-a-reason-to-like-biden

May 11, 2020 Morning Edition

ABC7
— 23 shot, 4 fatally, in Chicago weekend shootings
https://abc7chicago.com/23-shot-4-fatally-in-chicago-weekend-shootings/6171610/?cmp=emc-wls-news-headlines-5/11/2020
— Families frustrated after Chicago-area cemeteries close to visitors on Mother’s Day – Cate Cauguiran
https://abc7chicago.com/society/families-locked-out-of-chicago-area-cemeteries-on-mothers-day/6170622/?cmp=emc-wls-news-headlines-5/11/2020

CBS2
— Some Industries That Might Have Career Opportunities During The Pandemic And Beyond – Tim McNicholas
https://chicago.cbslocal.com/2020/05/11/some-industries-that-might-have-career-opportunities-during-the-pandemic-and-beyond/

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— President Trump, frequent critic of Chicago, congratulates new local police union chief on Twitter – Jeremy Gorner
https://www.chicagotribune.com/news/breaking/ct-chicago-police-union-new-president-trump-tweet-20200510-u5z34k3pzfherajih3wn7lpziq-story.html
— Teachers in face masks? Staggered attendance? Lunch in classrooms? How and when Chicago-area schools will reopen remains elusive, despite ‘Restore Illinois’ phase-in plan. – KAREN ANN CULLOTTA and HANNAH LEONE
https://www.chicagotribune.com/coronavirus/ct-coronavirus-illinois-schools-phase-in-reopen-20200511-27jyc3gcgbgnnbdp6pgtg4ku7y-story.html
— During pandemic, swanky Gold Coast hotel has become a haven for people living on the street and others at risk. ‘Housing is health care.’ – ALICE YIN and CECILIA REYES
https://www.chicagotribune.com/news/breaking/ct-hotels-166-chicago-homeless-20200511-q3rxmmzarvbwbdkprhxjhsfwjm-story.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: White-haters use Ahmaud Arbery to promote hatred against Whites.
https://www.chicagotribune.com/columns/dahleen-glanton/ct-ahmaud-arbery-racism-health-20200511-l53n5uf5ybdddmmzgnxbs2cjxi-story.html

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— In emotional Mother’s Day message, health chief says more than 1,000 Illinois moms lost to COVID-19 Dr. Ngozi Ezike, the head of the Illinois Department of Public Health, detailed in a Mother’s Day sermon that more than 1,000 mothers have died from COVID-19 in Illinois. – Tina Sfondeles
https://chicago.suntimes.com/coronavirus/2020/5/10/21254068/emotional-mothers-day-message-health-chief-says-more-than-1000-illinois-moms-lost-covid-19

DAILY HERALD
— FRONT PAGE TOP OF FOLD WITH BIG COLOR PICTURE: Forced to start over again? Pandemic adds to challenges for refugees in the suburbs – Katlyn Smith
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20200511/forced-to-start-over-again-pandemic-adds-to-challenges-for-refugees-in-the-suburbs–
— Duckworth reflects on prejudice, perseverance in PBS’ ‘Asian Americans’ – AP (DIERSEN: Ever-increasingly, Trump-haters use Duckworth to promote hatred not only against Trump, but 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/or those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.)
https://www.dailyherald.com/entlife/20200511/duckworth-reflects-on-prejudice-perseverance-in-pbs-asian-americans

CRAIN’S CHICAGO BUSINESS
— This sector’s best-case scenario is the steepest drop since the 1980s A veteran retail industry-watcher forecasts a 10 percent plunge in sales this year, the biggest annual decline since the firm began tracking this data. And even that may be optimistic. – ALBY GALLUN
https://www.chicagobusiness.com/commercial-real-estate/sectors-best-case-scenario-steepest-drop-1980s

WBBM
— For The Fifth Day In A Row, The State of Illinois Is Reporting A Rise Of More Than 100 In The Number Of COVID-19 Deaths
https://wbbm780.radio.com/media/audio-channel/for-the-fifth-day-in-a-row-the-state-of-illinois-is-reporting-a-rise-of-more

NORTHWEST HERALD
— Let’s choose freedom – Allen Skillicorn, R-East Dundee
https://www.nwherald.com/2020/05/08/skillicorn-lets-choose-freedom/agyb79i/

BELLEVILLE NEWS DEMOCRAT
— FROM THE ARTICLE: EXPECT A SURVEY FROM THE CENSUS BUREAU
(FROM THE ARTICLE: Americans could see an email from the U.S. Census Bureau in the next three months. The bureau’s Household Pulse Survey program seeks to collect information on how people’s lives have been affected by the coronavirus pandemic. The emails will come from COVID.survey@census.gov, NPR reported, and the survey will ask about food security, housing, physical and mental health, access to health care and education. Policymakers will use the information to guide decisions on how to best help citizens whose lives have been disrupted by COVID-19.)

https://www.bnd.com/news/coronavirus/article242586341.html

ALTON DAILY NEWS
— Restaurants On the Backburner For Reopenings – Kevin Bessler
http://altondailynews.com/news/details.cfm?clientid=17&id=303794#.Xrk2JWhKiM8

SUBURBAN LIFE
— IDPH takes contact tracing privacy ‘very seriously’ Illinois announces 130 more COVID-19 deaths, 2,887 cases – SEAN HAMMOND
https://www.mysuburbanlife.com/2020/05/08/idph-takes-contact-tracing-privacy-very-seriously/acqft1v/

FOX ILLINOIS
— Economy likely to get worse before it gets better – KRISTINE FRAZAO
https://foxillinois.com/news/nation-world/economy-likely-to-get-worse-before-it-gets-better
— Public health expert warns coronavirus is not going away – AP
https://foxillinois.com/news/coronavirus/public-health-expert-warns-coronavirus-is-not-going-away
— Pandemic creates electoral uncertainty for Trump, Democrats – AP
https://foxillinois.com/news/nation-world/pandemic-creates-electoral-uncertainty-for-trump-democrats

NEWS CHANNEL 20
— Mike Pence, task force members isolate after virus exposure – AP
https://newschannel20.com/news/coronavirus/fauci-2-other-members-of-coronavirus-task-force-in-quarantine-05-10-2020

CENTRAL ILLINOIS PROUD
— Durbin calls Harmon’s pension pitch “unrealistic”
https://www.centralillinoisproud.com/news/illinois-capitol-news/durbin-calls-harmons-pension-pitch-unrealistic/

NPR ILLINOIS
— Unemployment Numbers ‘Will Get Worse Before They Get Better’ Mnuchin Says – HANNAH HAGEMANN
https://www.nprillinois.org/post/unemployment-numbers-will-get-worse-they-get-better-mnuchin-says#stream/0
— Trump Says More Testing Makes U.S. ‘Look Bad,’ But Its Availability Remains A Concern – DOMENICO MONTANARO
https://www.nprillinois.org/post/trump-says-more-testing-makes-us-look-bad-its-availability-remains-concern#stream/0

WIREPOINTS
— Wirepoints analysis reveals 92 percent of Cook County COVID-19 victims had pre-existing conditions – Ted Dabrowski and John Klingner
https://wirepoints.org/wirepoints-analysis-reveals-92-percent-of-cook-county-covid-19-victims-had-pre-existing-conditions-wirepoints/
— Who’s most at risk for COVID-19 and why isn’t Illinois publishing that data? – Ted Dabrowski
https://wirepoints.org/whos-most-at-risk-for-covid-19-and-why-isnt-illinois-publishing-that-data-wirepoints/

ILLINOIS LEAKS
— The scandal that haunts Kankakee – JOHN KRAFT
https://edgarcountywatchdogs.com/2020/05/the-scandal-that-haunts-kankakee/

ILLINOIS FAMILY ACTION
— Obama Democrats Take a Page from Watergate Playbook – Laurie Higgins
https://illinoisfamilyaction.org/2020/05/obama-democrats-take-a-page-from-watergate-playbook/

ILLINOIS REVIEW
— ELGIN CHURCH PUSHING BACK AGAINST ILLINOIS STAY-AT-HOME ORDER
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2020/05/elgin-church-pushing-back-against-illinois-stay-at-home-order.html
— WOODSTOCK OCCURRED IN THE MIDDLE OF A PANDEMIC
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2020/05/woodstock-occurred-in-the-middle-of-a-pandemic.html
— COVID-19 NURSING HOME DEATHS CLIMB TO 1,553 ­– 48% OF STATE TOTAL
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2020/05/covid-19-nursing-home-deaths-climb-to-1553-48-of-state-total.html

CAPITOL FAX
— Weekend IDPH reports
https://capitolfax.com/2020/05/11/weekend-idph-reports/
— If you don’t fear the governor, then fear lawsuits, no liability insurance and losing your business license
https://capitolfax.com/2020/05/11/if-you-dont-fear-the-governor-then-fear-lawsuits-no-liability-insurance-and-losing-your-business-license/

WASHINGTON TIMES
— Republicans more willing to risk coronavirus cases, deaths to reopen economy, poll finds – Valerie Richardson
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2020/may/10/republicans-more-willing-risk-coronavirus-cases-de/

THE HILL
— A glimpse of our post-pandemic politics – ALBERT HUNT
https://thehill.com/opinion/campaign/496993-a-glimpse-of-our-post-pandemic-politics

POLITICO
— ‘Abusive, dictatorial, tyrannical’: Republicans ramp up attacks on lockdowns Hard-liners are embracing the protests against stay-at-home orders, with some hoping to spark a sequel to the tea party. – MELANIE ZANONA
https://www.politico.com/news/2020/05/11/conservative-protest-lockdown-243638
— Trump sticks with positive messaging as coronavirus misery piles up With deaths mounting and unemployment at a record high, the president is focused on reopening the country. – NANCY COOK
https://www.politico.com/news/2020/05/11/trump-positive-messaging-coronavirus-misery-piles-248418

CNN
— The CDC hasn’t advised cruise lines yet about when they can resume travel – Mallika Kallingal
https://www.cnn.com/travel/article/no-sail-order-cruise-ships-cetron-trnd/index.html
(FROM THE ARTICLE” Cruise ships pose risks because they are closed space environments with three distinct demographics prone to illness — elderly guests whose average age is in the 70s, people with underlying medical conditions, and the ship’s crew.)

NEW YORK TIMES
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: A Trump-hater asks “Has Trump Decided We Will Follow Sweden and Just Not Told Us?” and says “The president brings instability and confusion to a crisis.”
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/05/10/opinion/trump-sweden-coronavirus.html
— A Fight Over the Future of the Mail Breaks Down Along Familiar Lines With the coronavirus pandemic threatening the Postal Service’s financial viability, a rescue for America’s favorite agency has become a political battle. – Nicholas Fandos and Reid J. Epstein
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/05/10/us/politics/postal-service-trump-coronavirus.html
— ‘S.N.L.’ Salutes Mothers as Baldwin’s Trump Gives Advice to Graduates – Dave Itzkoff
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/05/10/arts/television/snl-season-finale-tina-fey-kristen-wiig.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Trump-haters say “Trump Is Using the Pandemic to Flout Immigration Laws. Refugees and unaccompanied children are the targets of summary border expulsions.”
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/05/11/opinion/trump-coronavirus-immigration.html
— Big Tech Has Crushed the News Business. That’s About to Change. News organizations have long hoped that tech platforms would pay them for news. Now regulators abroad are moving to make that happen. – Ben Smith (DIERSEN: I should write a book about those who operate the websites that I include links to in GOPUSA ILLINOIS emails. I would focus on how they a) have treated me, b) have treated my GOPUSA ILLINOIS emails, and c) have treated my www.gopillinois.com website. I would focus on those who have focused on a) discouraging me from sending out the emails, b) discouraging everyone from reading the emails, and/or c) discouraging everyone from visiting www.gopillinois.com .)
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/05/10/business/media/big-tech-has-crushed-the-news-business-thats-about-to-change.html
(FROM THE ARTICLE: Facebook and Google have approached new regulatory aggressiveness differently. Facebook, after taking a huge public beating for its role amplifying misinformation and disseminating user data in the 2016 election, has moved to give publishers what they want: money, mostly. The company began its news tab last October writing checks in the seven figures to publishers in exchange for three-year licensing deals. Facebook’s attempts to make amends culminated with Mark Zuckerberg submitting to an onstage interview with a triumphant News Corp C.E.O., Robert Thomson, who began by asking drolly, “What took you so long?” And publishers believed that Facebook had legitimately begun to address an important issue by compensating news organizations for their work.)
— How to Stay Optimistic When Everything Seems Wrong – Kristin Wong (DIERSEN: From what see, because RINO leaders ever-increasingly dump them, it is ever-increasingly difficult for the following to be optimistic: those who are Trump supporters, Protestant, conservative, patriotic, Republican, American, White, male, older, gun owners, German American, and those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.)
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/04/29/smarter-living/coronavirus-how-to-stay-optimistic-.html
— Repeat After Me: The Markets Are Not the Economy The two have been intertwined in the American psyche since the 1929 stock crash and the onset of the Great Depression. But stocks are not a reliable gauge of overall economic health. – Matt Phillips
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/05/10/business/stock-market-economy-coronavirus.html
— Gap Year? – William Deresiewicz (DIERSEN: Because of the pandemic, will the federal government give its employees who are Republican, White, male, and/or non-veteran more time to make promotion deadlines? Currently, they are 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.nytimes.com/2020/05/07/opinion/college-gap-year-coronavirus.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: A Trump-hater promotes hatred against the Trump Administration.
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/05/10/opinion/trump-cabinet-coronavirus.html
— HARDCOPY EDITORIAL TITLE: Leave Contact Tracing to the Pros. (DIERSEN: Who is doing contact tracing in your county, township, municipality, and municipal district?)
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/05/10/opinion/coronavirus-contact-tracing-nyc.html

WASHINGTON POST
— Confronted with horrendous jobs report, White House and congressional Democrats aren’t even talking Proposed relief bill in House unlikely to win GOP support – Erica Werner, Jeff Stein and
Heather Long
https://www.washingtonpost.com/us-policy/2020/05/09/confronted-with-horrendous-jobs-report-white-house-congressional-democrats-arent-even-talking/
— ‘It is scary to go to work,’ White House adviser Kevin Hassett says as coronavirus outbreak fears spread – Antonia Noori Farzan, Allyson Chiu, Jennifer Hassan, Adam Taylor and John Wagner
https://www.washingtonpost.com/nation/2020/05/11/coronavirus-update-us/
— After the pandemic, visiting the doctor will never be the same. And that’s fine. – Michael L. Barnett
https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2020/05/11/after-pandemic-visiting-doctor-will-never-be-same-thats-fine/

USA TODAY
— Recent grads hit with layoffs, furloughs worry returning home is ‘the image of failure’ – Jay Cannon (DIERSEN: While I worked for GAO 1980-1997, recent hires who were Democrat, minority, female, and/or veteran were members of a protected class. Everything negative that the agency suffered had to be suffered by 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.)
https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/education/2020/05/10/graduates-hit-unemployment-amid-covid-19-feel-failure-back-home/5176581002/

WALL STREET JOURNAL
— Factories Close for Good as Coronavirus Cuts Demand Some manufacturers that furloughed employees during lockdowns say plants won’t reopen – Austen Hufford and Bob Tita
https://www.wsj.com/articles/factories-close-for-good-as-coronavirus-cuts-demand-11589122800
— U.S. Falling Short on Needed Contact Tracers, Experts Say Officials say they don’t know who will fund or provide needed resources and worry they will lose government workers temporarily assigned to fill shortage – Joshua Jamerson
https://www.wsj.com/articles/u-s-needs-tens-of-thousands-of-contact-tracers-to-reopen-safely-experts-say-11589130000
— Democrats Push Ahead With Coronavirus Plan Amid Break in Talks White House and top Republicans say discussions should wait until impact of previous relief is clearer – Natalie Andrews
https://www.wsj.com/articles/democrats-push-ahead-with-coronavirus-plan-amid-break-in-talks-11589112001
— Older Europeans Reject Calls to Remain in Isolation as Lockdowns Ease Policy makers are backtracking on guidelines aimed at reducing the chance of another wave of coronavirus infections – Stacy Meichtry
https://www.wsj.com/articles/older-europeans-reject-calls-to-remain-in-isolation-as-lockdowns-ease-11589112002
— How Coronavirus-Tracking Apps Work Welcome to Covid Trail, A Game About Contact Tracing – Joanna Stern
https://www.wsj.com/video/series/joanna-stern-personal-technology/how-coronavirus-tracking-apps-work/F71DE24D-24A0-42F1-9288-75F1217948F3

FORBES
— Anthony Fauci Is Facing Online Attacks And COVID-19 Coronavirus Conspiracy Theories – Bruce Y. Lee
https://www.forbes.com/sites/brucelee/2020/05/10/anthony-fauci-is-facing-online-attacks-and-covid-19-coronavirus-conspiracy-theories/

BLOOMBERG LAW
— What’s Legal in Pandemic Pay Cuts Isn’t Necessarily Fair
https://news.bloomberglaw.com/daily-labor-report/whats-legal-in-pandemic-pay-cuts-isnt-necessarily-fair

LEXOLOGY
— Recalled Workers Don’t Want to Return Because of Health Risks or Child Care – Now What? – Shawe Rosenthal
https://www.lexology.com/library/detail.aspx?g=bbce3ce2-6f03-4e4e-a2c3-60930f474462

ZUCKERMAN LAW
— What are some methods to prove pretext – Jason Zuckerman (DIERSEN: I should write a book about pretext. I would provide examples of how individuals, organizations, companies, and governments use false justifications to take adverse actions. I would provide examples in which the real reasons why adverse actions were taken against me were a) political affiliation discrimination, reverse discrimination, age discrimination, religious discrimination, and/or national origin discrimination; b) rejection of the traditional family, right to life, immigration, Second Amendment, illegal drugs, equal opportunity (no race or gender based preference giving), and/or other planks in the Republican Party platform; c) a policy of destroying those like me who they cannot manipulate or dominate; and d) a policy of destroying those like me who I have sued. I would cite adverse actions taken against me by leaders of the Post Office, IRS, GAO, Department of Justice, Wheaton, Milton Township, DuPage County, Illinois, Milton Township Republican Organization, DuPage County Republican Central Committee, Illinois Republican Party, American Association of Political Consultants Midwest Chapter, Illinois Center Right Coalition, Wheaton Chamber of Commerce, TAPROOT Republicans of Illinois, and those who I have sued.)
https://www.zuckermanlaw.com/sp_faq/methods-prove-pretext-retaliation-discrimination-cases/

DAILY TIMES
— Being ostracized: Virus leaves its mark for UK’s elderly
https://dailytimes.com.pk/610282/being-ostracized-virus-leaves-its-mark-for-uks-elderly/

May 10 Morning Edition

FOX NEWS CHICAGO
— GOP in Wisconsin, Michigan, Pennsylvania fight Democratic governors over pandemic response – AP (DIERSEN: What about Illinois?)
https://www.fox32chicago.com/news/gop-in-wisconsin-michigan-pennsylvania-fight-democratic-governors-over-pandemic-response

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— FRONT PAGE TOP OF FOLD WITH BIG COLOR PICTURE IN NAPERVILLE SUN: Naperville Area Chamber of Commerce survey shows 10% of businesses near permanent closure, 32% two months from shuttering – ERIN HEGARTY (DIERSEN: What percent of businesses in your municipal district, your municipality, your township, and your county are near permanent closure or shuttering?)
https://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/naperville-sun/ct-nvs-naperville-businesses-coronavirus-effects-st-20200509-gq6jykot2fgsha7ig55p547c44-story.html
— Push-back to governor’s plan to reopen the state growing more intense – DENISE CROSBY
https://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/aurora-beacon-news/opinion/ct-abn-crosby-reopen-pushback-st-0510-20200508-o3aalvzlzvbkhjirsjf6efajka-story.html
— HARDCOPY ARTICLE TITLE: Doubts about opening again – Robert Channick
https://www.chicagotribune.com/coronavirus/ct-coronavirus-illinois-ppp-sba-round-two-20200508-mcxf7il65javbltaoqo764ygf4-story.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: White-haters use Ahmaud Arbery to promote hatred of Whites.
https://www.chicagotribune.com/nation-world/ct-nw-ahmaud-arbery-georgia-shooting-racial-terror-legacy-20200509-frqnudpoqzgbfabv2qh6iamdwm-story.html

DAILY HERALD
— FRONT PAGE TOP OF FOLD: Illinois is sixth in COVID-19 death toll, but it’s 24th in fatality rate – Jake Griffin
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20200509/illinois-is-sixth-in-covid-19-death-toll-but-its-24th-in-fatality-rate

NORTHWEST HERALD
— Reopen Illinois rally draws big crowd to Oswego shopping center – SHEA LAZANSKY
https://www.nwherald.com/2020/05/09/gallery-reopen-illinois-rally-draws-big-crowd-to-oswego-shopping-center/d5uo7ot/

HERALD & REVIEW
— Dozens rally in Rockford to reopen Illinois – Ken DeCoster
https://herald-review.com/news/state-and-regional/dozens-rally-in-rockford-to-reopen-illinois/article_b9491cb4-84f2-5fd7-875a-43b709870124.html
— Low level alarms experts: Illinois has tested fewer than 2% of inmates for COVID-19 – Molly Parker
https://herald-review.com/news/state-and-regional/low-level-alarms-experts-illinois-has-tested-fewer-than-2-of-inmates-for-covid-19/article_7f1cc287-cd1d-5006-8c7a-f19c81f4ee21.html

HERALD NEWS
— Coronavirus continues to hit elderly hard in Will County – ALEX ORTIZ
https://www.theherald-news.com/2020/05/09/coronavirus-continues-to-hit-elderly-hard-in-will-county/aez3mpa/

QUINCY HERALD WHIG
— Local plan to restart economy deserves a second look from governor – Editorial
https://www.whig.com/20200510/local-plan-to-restart-economy-deserves-a-second-look-from-governor

WIFR
— Reopen Illinois rally hosted in Rockford – Brandon Giesey
https://www.wifr.com/content/news/Reopen-Illinois-rally-hosted-in-Rockford-570345821.html

NEWS CHANNEL 20
— COVID-19 creates shocking need for food in Sangamon County – Devin Trubey
https://newschannel20.com/news/coronavirus/covid-19-creates-shocking-need-for-food-in-sangamon-county

CENTRAL ILLINOIS PROUD
— New study projects 75,000 ‘deaths of despair’ resulting from COVID-19 fall-out – Darronté Matthews
https://www.centralillinoisproud.com/news/local-news/new-study-projects-75000-deaths-of-despair-resulting-from-covid-19-fall-out/

NPR ILLINOIS
— Top Health Officials Enter Self-Quarantine After Exposure To Coronavirus – COLIN DWYER
https://www.nprillinois.org/post/fda-commissioner-enters-self-quarantine-after-exposure-coronavirus#stream/0

NAPERVILLE MAGAZINE
— SUBURBAN SHUTDOWN – Christie Willhite
https://napervillemagazine.com/2020/05/suburban-shutdown/

FOX NEWS
— VA Secretary pushes back on Dem senators: They’re ‘looking for a scapegoat’ for deaths in state-run facilities – Julia Musto (DIERSEN: Who blames you? I should write a book about those who blame me. I would focus on activists, candidates, elected officials, party leaders, major donors, political consultants, campaign managers, etc. in Wheaton, Milton Township, DuPage County, and Illinois who have lots of religious, government, political, and/or financial clout and who paint themselves as being religious, conservative, and/or Republican. I might title the book “The Scapegoaters.”)
https://www.foxnews.com/media/wilkie-dem-senators-massachusetts-veterans-deaths
— Democrats to unveil ‘Rooseveltian’ COVID-19 relief bill
https://www.foxnews.com/transcript/democrats-to-unveil-rooseveltian-covid-19-relief-bill

AMERICAN THINKER
— Purging Christian Higher Education – Stephen Baskerville
https://www.americanthinker.com/articles/2020/05/purging_christian_higher_education.html

DAILY CALLER
— As Coronavirus Grips States, Some Elected Officials Encourage Americans To Report Each Other – Anders Hagstrom
https://dailycaller.com/2020/05/09/coronavirus-distancing-snitch-churches/

CNS NEWS
— Cuomo and De Blasio Try Hiding Their Ineptitude by Blaming Trump – Rabbi Aryeh Spero (DIERSEN: Who blames you? I should write a book about those who blame me. I would focus on activists, candidates, elected officials, party leaders, major donors, political consultants, campaign managers, etc. in Wheaton, Milton Township, DuPage County, and Illinois who have lots of religious, government, political, and/or financial clout and who paint themselves as being religious, conservative, and/or Republican.)
https://www.cnsnews.com/commentary/rabbi-aryeh-spero/cuomo-and-de-blasio-try-hiding-their-ineptitude-blaming-trump
— Sen. Cruz Introducing Bill to Discourage Chinese Censorship of American Movies – Susan Jones (DIERSEN: What do you do? I put GOPUSA ILLINOIS emails together and send them out. Who discourages you from doing what you do? I should write a book about those who discourage me from doing what I do. I would focus on activists, candidates, elected officials, party leaders, major donors, political consultants, campaign managers, etc. in Wheaton, Milton Township, DuPage County, and Illinois who have lots of religious, government, political, and/or financial clout and who paint themselves as being religious, conservative, and/or Republican.)
https://www.cnsnews.com/article/washington/susan-jones/sen-cruz-introducing-bill-discourage-chinese-censorship-american

THE HILL
— Impeachment figure among those chosen for Facebook’s new oversight board – J. EDWARD MORENO (DIERSEN: I should write a book about my critics/opponents and who they would put on a GOPUSA ILLINOIS oversight board. My critics/opponents have their operatives and their dupes destroy individuals, including me, and destroy organizations including TAPROOT Republicans of Illinois, Wheaton Chamber of Commerce Government Affairs Committee, Milton Township Republican Organization, DuPage County Republican Central Committee, Illinois Republican Party, Illinois Center Right Coalition, and American Association of Political Consultants Midwest Chapter.)
https://thehill.com/policy/technology/496960-impeachment-figure-among-people-on-facebooks-new-oversight-board
— States build contact tracing armies to crush coronavirus – REID WILSON
https://thehill.com/policy/healthcare/496957-states-build-contact-tracing-armies-to-crush-coronavirus

NEW YORK TIMES
— Top health officials are quarantining after being exposed.
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/05/09/us/coronavirus-news-updates.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Trump-haters say “Trump is losing ground with seniors when it comes to his handling of the virus.”
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/05/09/us/coronavirus-news-updates.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Trump-haters say “Whistle-Blower Exposes Infighting and Animus in Trump’s Coronavirus Response The allegations suggest personal clashes influenced how the administration responded to the pandemic.”
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/05/09/us/politics/whistle-blower-trump-coronavirus.html
— FRONT PAGE TOP OF FOLD WITH COLOR PICTURE: Why the Path to Reopening New York City Will Be So Difficult The factors that made the city one of the hardest hit on the planet — its density, mass transit and tourism — complicate a return to normalcy. – J. David Goodman and Michael Rothfeld
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/05/10/nyregion/reopen-coronavirus-nyc-testing.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: A Trump-hater asks “Will Americans Lose Their Right to Vote in the Pandemic?” and says “The safest way to cast a ballot will very likely be by mail. But with opposition from the president, limited funding and time running out, will that option be available?”
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/05/05/magazine/voting-by-mail-2020-covid.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: A Trump-hater says “The Anti-Lockdown Protesters Have a Twisted Conception of Liberty. Their notion of freedom derives a lot of its power from the enforcement of racial hierarchy.”
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/05/08/opinion/sunday/anti-lockdown-protesters.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Trump-haters use coronavirus to promote illegal immigration.
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/05/06/opinion/sunday/coronavirus-essential-workers.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Trump-haters use coronavirus to turn older people against Trump.
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/05/09/us/politics/trump-older-voters-2020.html

WASHINGTON POST
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Trump-haters say “White House aides rattled after positive coronavirus tests and officials send mixed messages on how to respond.”
https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/white-house-aides-rattled-after-positive-coronavirus-tests-and-officials-send-mixed-message-on-how-to-respond/2020/05/09/6dab2df6-920d-11ea-a9c0-73b93422d691_story.html

NEW YORK DAILY NEWS
— Jobs report shows how devastating coronavirus has been to workers – AP
https://www.nydailynews.com/news/ny-bleak-jobs-report-20200509-5b675nwxardslkic4ghn2fschq-story.html

MIAMI HERALD
— Immigrants make up nearly a third of Florida’s ‘essential’ workforce, new study finds – LAUTARO GRINSPAN (DIERSEN: How dependent on citizens of foreign countries are your municipality, your township, and your county?)
https://www.miamiherald.com/news/local/immigration/article242619786.html

FORBES
— Google Diversity Report Shows Little Progress for Women and People of Color (DIERSEN: Ever-increasingly, to promote diversity, organizations, companies, governments, and countries are dumping individuals who are Trump supporters, Protestant, conservative, patriotic, Republican, American, White, male, older, non-poor, gun owners, German American, draft avoiders, and those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.)
https://medium.com/forbes/google-diversity-report-shows-little-progress-for-women-and-people-of-color-ba139a98d005

BUSINESS INSIDER
— Facebook’s fight against coronavirus misinformation (DIERSEN: I should write a book about my critics/opponents and who they would put on a GOPUSA ILLINOIS oversight board. My critics/opponents have their operatives and their dupes destroy individuals, including me, and destroy organizations including TAPROOT Republicans of Illinois, Wheaton Chamber of Commerce Government Affairs Committee, Milton Township Republican Organization, DuPage County Republican Central Committee, Illinois Republican Party, Illinois Center Right Coalition, and American Association of Political Consultants Midwest Chapter.)
https://www.businessinsider.com/facebook-fight-covid-19-misinformation-increase-pressure-2020-5

BANKRATE
— 5 ways coronavirus could change your next home purchase – Jeff Ostrowski
https://www.bankrate.com/mortgages/how-coronavirus-will-change-housing/

EDUCATION WEEK
— Are Teachers and Principals in Your State at High Risk for COVID-19? See Analysis – Madeline Wil
https://blogs.edweek.org/edweek/District_Dossier/2020/05/how_many_teachers_and_principals_high_risk_covid_19_each_state.html

DAILY MAIL
— China’s nasty, lying, bullying Communist regime must face the judgment of the world over the coronavirus pandemic – LORD PATTEN
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/debate/article-8303719/LORD-PATTEN-Chinas-nasty-lying-bullying-Communist-regime-face-judgment-coronavirus.html

May 8 Morning Edition

ABC7
— Orland Park Mayor Keith Pekau calls for reopening village ahead of Gov. Pritzker’s stay-at-home-order timeline – Alexis McAdams
https://abc7chicago.com/business/orland-park-mayor-calls-for-reopening-village-ahead-of-governors-timeline/6162722/

NBC5
— Illinois Paid Over $2B in Unemployment Claims in First 4 Months of 2020 The IDES said it’s processed more than 1 million initial unemployment claims since March 1.
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/illinois-paid-over-2b-in-unemployment-claims-in-first-4-months-of-2020/2268346/

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— Economy vs. epidemiology? Pritzker gears reopening to science and saving lives – but business leaders call plan ‘misguided’ The Illinois Department of Employment Security processed more claims during the first month of the pandemic than it did during all of last year — and that number nearly doubled in the second month of the crisis. – Mitchell Armentrout
https://chicago.suntimes.com/politics/2020/5/7/21251384/pritzker-reopening-illinois-unemployment-claim-region-chamber-commerce
— Hundreds of city workers take on new jobs to meet pandemic needs From librarians to Streets and Sanitation workers, their regular jobs are on hold or taking a backseat as the pandemic grips the city. – Mitch Dudek (DIERSEN: In 1971, while I was in training to be an IRS Revenue Officer, that was put on hold for a while when I was assigned to help enforce Nixon’s price controls which included freezes on wages, rents, and dividends.)
https://chicago.suntimes.com/city-hall/2020/5/7/21249727/chicago-redeploys-city-workers-meet-pandemic-needs-coronavirus-covid-19

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— How does Gov. J.B. Pritzker — and how do local governments — collect taxes from businesses he’s shut down? – John Kass
https://www.chicagotribune.com/columns/john-kass/ct-coronavirus-small-businesses-taxes-kass-20200508-p2r27biwqzaxtair6ii7beiv3e-story.html
— Oak Brook village president blasts Gov. Pritzker’s reopening plan: ‘Our businesses have suffered beyond repair’ – CHUCK FIELDMAN
https://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/oak-brook/ct-dob-lalmalani-business-reaction-tl-0514-20200507-mzhf3z3ufjfd3czedte27wx4r4-story.html
— Illinois congressional delegation seeks extension of 2,000 National Guard troops to assist with pandemic through June – RICK PEARSON
https://www.chicagotribune.com/coronavirus/ct-illinois-national-guard-extension-20200507-jaqlfojdfzbpthutddqvgjt6uy-story.html
— Coronavirus in Illinois updates: Here’s what’s happening Friday with COVID-19 in the Chicago area
https://www.chicagotribune.com/coronavirus/ct-coronavirus-pandemic-chicago-illinois-news-20200508-hzzbgz52lnd2zl4iyt2t3i4ksm-story.html
— How to get back to normal? Mass testing – Steve Chapman (DIERSEN: Democrats run Illinois. What will the Democrats who run Illinois do with a) those who test positive and b) those who test negative?)
https://www.chicagotribune.com/columns/steve-chapman/ct-column-covid-trump-testing-vaccine-chapman-20200507-sym6a43zcneshkzsecendtxhxm-story.html

CRAIN’S CHICAGO BUSINESS
— Unemployment rate more than triples April’s rate of 14.7 percent is the highest since just after the Great Depression of the 1930s. – Bloomberg
https://www.chicagobusiness.com/employment/unemployment-rate-more-triples
— Ford to restart most U.S. factories—including Chicago—May 18 “We have reopened our facilities in China, successfully begun our phased restart in Europe and have been producing medical equipment in Michigan for more than six weeks and are using the lessons from all of that.” – MICHAEL MARTINEZ
https://www.chicagobusiness.com/manufacturing/ford-restart-most-us-factories-including-chicago-may-18

WBEZ
— U.S. Field Hospitals Stand Down, Most Without Treating Any COVID-19 Patients – Joel Rose
https://www.wbez.org/stories/us-field-hospitals-stand-down-most-without-treating-any-covid-19-patients/a5df4fff-611b-465f-83ec-10c5ff4e5f2a

PEORIA JOURNAL STAR
— Peoria businessman files lawsuit against Pritzker – Phil Luciano
https://www.pjstar.com/news/20200507/peoria-businessman-files-lawsuit-against-pritzker

SPRINGFIELD STATE JOURNAL REGISTER
— Economic fallout from no fair will be widespread
https://www.sj-r.com/news/20200507/economic-fallout-from-no-fair-will-be-widespread

JACKSONVILLE JOURNAL COURIER
— Another 74,000 Illinoisans land on unemployment line – Jerry Nowicki
https://www.myjournalcourier.com/news/article/Another-74-000-Illinoisans-land-on-unemployment-15256033.php

FOX ILLINOIS
— As Trump turns to economic recovery, partisan rift grows in perception of outbreak – Stephen Loiaconi
https://foxillinois.com/news/connect-to-congress/as-trump-turns-to-economic-recovery-partisan-rift-grows-in-perception-of-outbreak
— Face masks make a political statement in era of coronavirus (DIERSEN: One could expect that the more hatred of Trump that there is in a neighborhood, precinct, municipal district, municipality, township, county, state, and country, the more that you will be harassed if not threatened if you do not wear a mask. How much hatred of Trump is there in your neighborhood, precinct, municipal district, municipality, township, and county?)
https://foxillinois.com/news/nation-world/face-masks-make-a-political-statement-in-era-of-coronavirus-05-07-2020
— Governors disregarding White House guidelines on reopening – AP
https://foxillinois.com/news/nation-world/governors-disregarding-white-house-guidelines-on-reopening
— Anti-gun violence groups hold virtual rallies around Illinois FOID bill – Jakob Emerson
https://foxillinois.com/news/local/anti-gun-violence-groups-hold-virtual-rallies-around-illinois-foid-bill

MDJ ONLINE
— Leading statehouse Republican says Pritzker’s ‘major flaw’ is not addressing human toll from Illinois shutdown – Greg Bishop (DIERSEN: As the human toll grows, so will hatred of individuals, organizations, companies, governments, and countries that are Trump supporters, Protestant, conservative, patriotic, Republican, American, White, male, older, non-poor, gun owners, German American, draft avoiders, and those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.)
https://www.mdjonline.com/neighbor_newspapers/extra/news/leading-statehouse-republican-says-pritzker-s-major-flaw-is-not-addressing-human-toll-from-illinois/video_c1477c22-ef01-57e6-889a-bdc37ddbb9f1.html

VANDALIA RADIO
— Illinois Governor Sees Budget Crisis From Coronavirus, Won’t Commit To Budget Cuts – Todd Stapleton
https://www.vandaliaradio.com/2020/05/08/illinois-governor-sees-budget-crisis-from-coronavirus-wont-commit-to-budget-cuts/

NEWS CHANNEL 20
— Rep. LaHood named to 15-member China Task Force – KHQA
https://newschannel20.com/news/coronavirus/rep-lahood-named-to-15-member-china-task-force
— Local businesses come together for meal handout (DIERSEN: How soon, because of the fight against coronavirus will everyone in the world be handing out welfare and/or collecting welfare?)
https://newschannel20.com/news/local/local-businesses-come-together-for-meal-handout

KHQA
— State leaders continue the fight to reopen Illinois faster than Pritzker proposes – Rachel Meyers
https://khqa.com/news/coronavirus/state-leaders-continue-the-discussion-to-reopen-illinois-faster-than-pritzker-proposes

WIREPOINTS
— Pritzker’s top-down reopen strategy will fail large parts of Illinois: He should expect push back – Ted Dabrowski and John Klingner
https://wirepoints.org/pritzkers-top-down-reopen-strategy-will-fail-large-parts-of-illinois-he-should-expect-push-back-wirepoints/

ILLINOIS POLICY INSTITUTE
— ILLINOIS’ ECONOMY SHRINKING BY MORE THAN $183M PER DAY AS STATE APPROACHES 1M NEW JOBLESS CLAIMS – Orphe Divounguy, Bryce Hill, Jon Josko
https://www.illinoispolicy.org/illinois-economy-shrinking-by-more-than-183m-per-day-as-state-approaches-1m-new-jobless-claims/

ILLINOIS REVIEW
— ACLJ SUBMITS FOIA DEMAND TO EXPOSE TRUTH BEHIND ILLINOIS DECISION TO KEEP ABORTION CLINICS OPEN DURING PANDEMIC
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2020/05/aclj-submits-foia-demand-to-expose-truth-behind-illinois-decision-to-keep-abortion-clinics-open-duri.html
— SOCIAL JUSTICE ISN’T JUSTICE
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2020/05/social-justice-isnt-justice.html
— ISOLATION AS DANGEROUS AS SMOKING 15 CIGARETTES A DAY, LOCKDOWN ADVISER WARNS
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2020/05/isolation-as-dangerous-as-smoking-15-cigarettes-a-day-lockdown-adviser-warns.html

WASHINGTON EXAMINER
— ‘This is NUTS’: Ted Cruz slams city council resolution deeming ‘Chinese virus’ a hate speech term – Andrew Mark Miller
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/this-is-nuts-ted-cruz-slams-city-council-resolution-deeming-chinese-virus-a-hate-speech-term
— The Human Rights Campaign sells its soul to endorse Joe Biden – Brad Polumbo
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/opinion/the-human-rights-campaign-sells-its-soul-to-endorse-joe-biden

WASHINGTON FREE BEACON
— Obama’s China Ambassador Compares Trump’s Rhetoric Toward China to Hitler Max Baucus says U.S. will ‘pay a price’ for ‘China-bashing’ – Graham Piro
https://freebeacon.com/coronavirus/obamas-china-ambassador-compares-trumps-rhetoric-toward-china-to-hitler/

FREEDOM’S JOURNAL
— INDIVIDUAL RESPONSIBILITY VS. THE WELFARE STATE: A BIBLICAL PERSPECTIVE – Eric M. Wallace, PhD
https://freedomsjournalinstitute.org/uncategorized/individual-responsibility-vs-the-welfare-state-a-biblical-perspective/

THE HILL
— Biden faces hard lift in winning over hard left – JONATHAN EASLEY AND AMIE PARNES (DIERSEN: How soon, if not already, to defeat Trump, will Biden promise to use the federal government to get rid of the following once and for all: individuals, organizations, companies, governments, and countries that are Trump supporters, Protestant, conservative, patriotic, Republican, American, White, male, older, heterosexual, non-poor, gun owners, German American, draft avoiders, and those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time?)
https://thehill.com/homenews/campaign/496656-biden-faces-hard-lift-in-winning-over-hard-left
— Ted Cruz: I don’t see why Texas should have to bail out states for irresponsibility – J. EDWARD MORENO (DIERSEN: One could argue that Illinois has not acted irresponsibly but that just those in Illinois who have voted for Democrats or RINOs have acted irresponsibly.)
https://thehill.com/homenews/senate/496343-ted-cruz-i-dont-see-why-texas-should-have-to-bail-out-states-for

CNN
— Record 20.5 million American jobs lost in April. Unemployment rate soars to 14.7% – Anneken Tappe
https://www.cnn.com/2020/05/08/economy/april-jobs-report-2020-coronavirus/index.html

NEW YORK TIMES
— U.S. employment hit 14.7% in April, with 20.5 million unemployed.
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/05/08/business/stock-market-coronavirus-jobs-report.html
— OUTSTANDING: The U.S. Supreme Court on Thursday threw out a lower court ruling that had invalidated a decades-old federal law defended by President Donald Trump’s administration that makes it a felony to encourage illegal immigration. – Reuters (DIERSEN: I should write a book about individuals, organizations, companies, governments, and countries that encourage illegal immigration. I would focus on those in Illinois, DuPage County, Milton Township, and Wheaton who have lots of religious, government, political, and/or financial clout. I would focus on those who focus on destroying those like me who support America’s immigration laws.)
https://www.nytimes.com/reuters/2020/05/07/world/asia/07reuters-usa-court-immigration-speech.html
— HARDCOPY ARTICLE TITLE: News Outlets Suffer as Advertisers Shun Articles About Coronavirus – Tiffany Hsu and Marc Tracy
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/05/07/business/media/advertising-coronavirus-news.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Ever-increasingly, Trump-haters use coronavirus to defeat Trump.
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/05/07/opinion/coronavirus-republicans-jobs.html
— Knock, Knock, Who’s There? No Political Canvassers, for the First Time Maybe Ever Candidates and political parties are struggling to plan for a fall campaign without some of the most basic building blocks of politics. – Shane Goldmacher (DIERSEN: What will candidates want precinct committeemen to do to help elect them?)
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/05/07/us/politics/2020-elections.html
— FRONT PAGE TOP OF FOLD: For Workers, No Sign of ‘What Normal Is Going to Look Like’ Initial steps to reopen businesses have yet to offset continuing job losses, with a “secondary wave” of layoffs hitting white-collar industries. – Patricia Cohen and Tiffany Hsu (DIERSEN: During the 1980s and 1990s, the Democrats who ran GAO used Republican-led budget cuts to get rid of their employees who were Republican, White, male, and/or non-veteran who they had not promoted to GS-13 (currently $101,176) by age 25, GS-14 (currently $119,559) by age 30, GS-15 (currently $140,634) by age 35, and Senior Executive Service (currently $170,800) by age 40.)
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/05/07/business/economy/coronavirus-unemployment-claims.html

WALL STREET JOURNAL
— Businesses Struggle to Lure Workers Away From Unemployment Some workers are making more from unemployment than at their old jobs, complicating reopenings – Kris Maher (DIERSEN: My Civil Service Retirement System pension is only 41% of what my GAO salary was in 1997 in today’s dollars.)
https://www.wsj.com/articles/businesses-struggle-to-lure-workers-away-from-unemployment-11588930202
— Postal Service Is in Financial Peril, Government Watchdog Report Says GAO says Congress should determine level of service the nation requires as coronavirus pandemic hits USPS’s business and determine whether agency should be financially self-sustaining – Paul Ziobro
https://www.wsj.com/articles/postal-service-is-in-financial-peril-government-watchdog-report-says-11588865412
— Coronavirus Puts Congress’s Doctor on Front Lines Senate and House leaders rely on Dr. Brian Monahan’s medical advice but reach different decisions on returning to Capitol – Kristina Peterson and Natalie Andrews
https://www.wsj.com/articles/coronavirus-puts-congresss-doctor-on-front-lines-11588852459

NEWSWEEK
— BANKRUPTCY FOR STATES? IT’S A BETTER IDEA THAN YOU THINK. – JOSHUA SHARF
https://www.newsweek.com/bankruptcy-states-its-better-idea-you-think-opinion-1502682

GOVERNMENT EXECUTIVE
— When Can You Afford to Retire? Questions to ask yourself if you’re considering early retirement. – Tammy Flanagan (DIERSEN: I should write a book about early retirement.)
https://www.govexec.com/pay-benefits/2020/05/when-can-you-afford-retire/165229/
(FROM THE ARTICLE: Would you like to retire at your minimum retirement age (55-57, depending on your year of birth) under the Federal Employees Retirement System? That decision will depend not just on your age, but whether or not you can afford to leave the working world behind. The three parts of FERS retirement—an annuity (including a supplement for some of those who retire early), Social Security benefits, and personal investments in the Thrift Savings Plan—were designed to work together to provide the income needed in retirement. How early you personally can comfortably retire requires asking yourself the following questions: How much income will you need to cover your expenses? Will you have enough income to last the rest of your life? Have you considered the tax implications of your financial decisions? Have you accounted for future inflation? Have you factored in unforeseen future events, such as the potential need for long term care and the volatility of your investments? Do you plan to continue to work after you retire from federal service? Can you afford to delay claiming Social Security retirement? Do you understand how much net income you’ll get from your FERS retirement benefit after reductions and withholdings? If you are married, have you considered your income requirements while you and your spouse are both living, but also when one of you may become the survivor? Do you have others who depend on you for financial support?)