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May 5 Evening Edition

ABC7
— Coronavirus Illinois: Gov. Pritzker reveals ‘Restore Illinois’ plan to reopen state as total COVID-19 cases near 66K with 2.8K fatalities Illinois reports highest daily COVID-19 death toll since crisis began – Diane Pathieu
https://abc7chicago.com/society/live-gov-pritzker-reveals-restore-illinois-plan-to-reopen-state-/6152300/

NBC5
— Pritzker Reveals Five-Phased Plan to Reopen Illinois The earliest any location can begin entering the next phase will be May 29, the governor said
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/coronavirus/pritzker-reveals-five-phases-of-reopening-for-illinois/2266932/
— Pritzker Details Reopening Plan, State Sees Deadliest Day Here are the latest developments on the coronavirus crisis today
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/illinois-coronavirus-updates-possible-new-treatment-future-of-restaurants/2266715/
— Pritzker’s Full Announcement On Illinois’ Phased Reopening Plan Gov. J.B. Pritzker on Tuesday announced a plan that would reopen Illinois in five phases amid the coronavirus pandemic.
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/read-pritzkers-full-announcement-on-illinois-phased-reopening-plan/2266949/
— In Clamor to Reopen, Many Blacks Feel Their Safety Ignored To many, it seems that the people protesting — who have been predominantly white — are agitating for reopening because they won’t be the ones to suffer the consequences. So far, the facts are proving them right: The consequences of keeping some businesses open have been falling disproportionately on the shoulders of black people and other marginalized groups – Jay Reeves
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/coronavirus/in-clamor-to-reopen-many-blacks-feel-their-safety-ignored/2266757/
— Trump Says Only Blue States Have Budget Woes; He Couldn’t Be More Wrong Numerous Republican-led states are facing coronavirus-caused financial crises
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/politics/trump-says-only-blue-states-have-budget-woes-he-couldnt-be-more-wrong/2267109/
— Pritzker Warns Major Events, Conventions Won’t Resume Until Improved Coronavirus Treatments Emerge Pritzker said that those types of large-scale events can’t resume until the final phase of the state’s reopening plan
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/pritzker-warns-major-events-conventions-wont-resume-until-improved-coronavirus-treatments-emerge/2267004/
— What Businesses Can Reopen in Each Phase of Illinois’ New Plan?
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/coronavirus/what-businesses-can-reopen-in-each-phase-of-illinois-new-plan/2267108/
— How Illinois Will Enforce Its Phased Reopening Plan, According to Pritzker The earliest any location can begin entering the next phase will be May 29, the governor said
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/coronavirus/how-illinois-will-enforce-its-phased-reopening-plan-according-to-pritzker/2267085/

CBS2
— Gov. JB Pritzker Unveils ‘Restore Illinois’ Plan To Gradually Reopen Economy On Regional Basis – Todd Feurer
https://chicago.cbslocal.com/2020/05/05/gov-jb-pritzker-unveils-restore-illinois-plan-to-gradually-reopen-illinois-on-regional-basis/
— Gov. Pritzker Says There’s No Unemployment Backlog, But Source Says More Than 12,000 Illinoisans Still Waiting To Be Processed – Dana Kozlov
https://chicago.cbslocal.com/2020/05/04/gov-pritzker-says-theres-no-unemploymentbacklog-but-source-says-more-than-12000-illinoisans-still-waiting-to-be-processed/
— In Rush To Reopen, Many Blacks Feel Their Safety Ignored
https://chicago.cbslocal.com/2020/05/05/in-rush-to-reopen-many-blacks-feel-their-safety-ignored/

FOX NEWS CHICAGO
— ‘Restore Illinois’: Pritzker reveals 5-phase plan to reopen state amid COVID-19 pandemic
https://www.fox32chicago.com/news/restore-illinois-pritzker-reveals-5-phase-plan-to-reopen-state-amid-covid-19-pandemic
— Illinois reports largest number of deaths from COVID-19 in a single day: 176
https://www.fox32chicago.com/news/illinois-reports-largest-number-of-deaths-from-covid-19-in-a-single-day-176

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— Gov. J.B. Pritzker lays out five-phase, regional plan for reopening Illinois – JAMIE MUNKS and DAN PETRELLA
https://www.chicagotribune.com/coronavirus/ct-coronavirus-illinois-pritzker-20200505-fu3dorsec5hkphtq7gzvzwv2y4-story.html
— Meatpackers reopening pork plants amid coronavirus fears – AP
https://www.chicagotribune.com/coronavirus/ct-nw-coronavirus-meatpacking-slaughterhouse-meat-supply-20200504-am6u2kqv4fhqvgshz6jqoim7wa-story.html
— Tracking Illinois coronavirus: 2,838 deaths, 65,962 confirmed cases, 346,286 tests, 24% ICU beds, 68% ventilators open
https://www.chicagotribune.com/coronavirus/ct-viz-coronavirus-cases-in-illinois-20200304-wz44mgw6wrd5zmzngx4kc3z6a4-htmlstory.html
— GOP congressmen ask Pritzker to seek federal aid for pork producers to help dispose of euthanized hog carcasses – RICK PEARSON
https://www.chicagotribune.com/coronavirus/ct-coronavirus-illinois-pork-industry-20200505-mei6nxlwjrhwzbiqqsagj5624e-story.html
— DuPage sheriff criticized for holding parade at the same time people are being told to avoid large groups – SUZANNE BAKER
https://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/naperville-sun/ct-nvs-coronavirus-dupage-sheriff-parade-st-0506-20200505-kofep6id3bhqbj2vciudlk2vha-story.html
(FROM THE ARTICLE: Mendrick said his department expected about 250 vehicles for the parade, but 400 showed up in a parking lot at Route 59 and North Avenue in West Chicago. “It shocked me when I saw it,” Mendrick said. “The first thing I said was this is not a good thing.” The sheriff said people spontaneously showed up after information about the parade and the route was posted on social media. He said his department underestimated the public’s desire to be outdoors and participate in “something overwhelmingly positive. ”We didn’t really know how much society needed to get out,” Mendrick said. He said the people he observed wore masks or maintained the proper distance from each other. To prevent social distancing issues, Mendrick said within five minutes of his arrival he told drivers to get in their vehicles, and the lot was emptied within 30 minutes. Seeing the hundreds of people lining the streets, socially distanced in their own yards, to watch the parade was very positive. “It was a heart-warming thing to see,” Mendrick said.)

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— Here’s how Gov. Pritzker plans to reopen Illinois
https://chicago.suntimes.com/essential-coronavirus-news/2020/5/5/21247748/latest-coronavirus-news-live-updates-chicago-illinois-2020
— Vote-by-mail debate raises fears of election disinformation Justice Department officials are concerned foreign adversaries could exploit any vulnerabilities in the vote-by-mail process, especially since even minor tampering could trigger widespread doubts about the integrity of the vote. – AP
https://chicago.suntimes.com/politics/2020/5/5/21248300/vote-by-mail-debate-election-disinformation-coronavirus-pandemic-covid-19-trump-2020
— A ‘fair map’ plan to redraw legislative districts in Illinois would have been a boon to Latinos To suggest that having politicians draw maps privately better protects Latinos and other people of color is to defy the evidence. – Liliana Scales and Deborah Harrington (DIERSEN: Democrats want maps to be drawn that favor groups that vote for Democrats including groups that are anti-Trump, anti-Protestant, anti-conservative, anti-patriotic, anti-Republican, anti-American, anti-White, anti-male, anti-older people, anti-rich people, anti-gun owners, anti-German Americans, anti-draft avoiders, and anti-those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.)
https://chicago.suntimes.com/2020/5/5/21248252/fair-map-illinois-gerrymandering-latinos-change-liliana-scales-deborah-harrington-legislature
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Trump-haters use the pandemic to promote hares against individuals, organizations, companies, governments, and countries that are Trump supporters, Christian, conservative, patriotic, Republican, American, White, male, older, non-poor, gun owners, German American, draft avoiders, and/or those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.
https://chicago.suntimes.com/2020/5/5/21248296/anti-semitism-anti-immigrant-racism-bigotry-pandemic-holocaust-museum-edna-friedberg

DAILY HERALD
— Pritzker outlines regional reopening as state records 176 new COVID-19 deaths – Jake Griffin
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20200505/pritzker-outlines-regional-reopening-as-state-records-176-new-covid-19-deaths
— Pot stores compete for prime spot near Woodfield – Eric Peterson
https://www.dailyherald.com/business/20200505/pot-stores-compete-for-prime-spot-near-woodfield
— Trump heads for Arizona; trip aims to show revival underway – AP
https://www.dailyherald.com/article/20200505/news/305059951/
— DuPage forest preserve revenue declining due to COVID-19 – Robert Sanchez
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20200505/dupage-forest-preserve-revenue-declining-due-to-covid-19

CRAIN’S CHICAGO BUSINESS
— Pritzker announces phased plan to reopen Illinois by region The plan establishes four health regions are established, each with the ability to independently move through a phased approach: Northeast Illinois; North-Central Illinois; Central Illinois; and Southern Illinois. – GREG HINZ
https://www.chicagobusiness.com/greg-hinz-politics/pritzker-announces-phased-plan-reopen-illinois-region
— Illinois delays $1.2 billion debt sale after yield penalty soars The offering would have marked a major test of whether struggling American governments will be able to borrow easily as tax revenue dries up during the pandemic.
https://www.chicagobusiness.com/government/illinois-delays-12-billion-debt-sale-after-yield-penalty-soars
— Sam Zell: ‘We’re all going to be permanently scarred’ The billionaire known for buying up troubled real estate said the coronavirus pandemic will leave the same kind of impact on the economy and society as the Great Depression.
https://www.chicagobusiness.com/commercial-real-estate/sam-zell-were-all-going-be-permanently-scarred

QUAD CITY TIMES
— Transit systems face plunging ridership amid virus fears – AP
https://qctimes.com/business/transit-systems-face-plunging-ridership-amid-virus-fears/article_6636fc31-d271-58a5-b771-1e3a45d982b4.html

LINCOLN COURIER
— Macoupin County fair canceled; legal cannabis sales surge
https://www.lincolncourier.com/news/20200505/covid-19-updates-macoupin-county-fair-canceled-legal-cannabis-sales-surge

FOX ILLINOIS
— Trump tours, touts mask factory — but no mask for him – AP
https://foxillinois.com/news/nation-world/trump-tours-touts-mask-factory-but-no-mask-for-him

CAPITOL FAX
— 13,139 new cases, 176 additional deaths
https://capitolfax.com/2020/05/05/13139-new-cases-176-additional-deaths/
— Pritzker unveils regionalized reopening plan
https://capitolfax.com/2020/05/05/pritzker-unveils-regionalized-reopening-plan/
— React to Pritzker’s new plan
https://capitolfax.com/2020/05/05/react-to-pritzkers-new-plan/
— Pritzker takes questions – Says he can’t predict when regions will move to next phase – Schools can open in phase 4 – Asked twice about Lolla – Repeats that you should look at averages, not one day – Not instructing IDOC to withhold masks from guards – Repeats he isn’t asking for law enforcement actions – All state is looking for is replacement of lost revenues, not pension money – Saddened by Rep. Buckner mask story – Hints that GA could return in May – Says he sees progress away from plateau – IDPH working on a school reopening plan – Explains IDPH regions – Again hints that GA may reconvene before end of May – Repeats he will not restrict in-state movement – Not involved in nursing home union talks – Dr. Ezike: “We’re not looking to create a police state” – Pritzker says local officials reopening prematurely are “encouraging people to get sick”
https://capitolfax.com/2020/05/05/pritzker-takes-questions/
— House Speaker’s office was billed $606,000 for sexual harassment report
https://capitolfax.com/2020/05/05/house-speakers-office-was-billed-606000-for-sexual-harassment-report/
— Roll Call moves Rodney Davis onto ten most vulnerable list
https://capitolfax.com/2020/05/05/roll-call-moves-rodney-davis-onto-ten-most-vulnerable-list/
— Mask-haters causing problems at retail establishments
https://capitolfax.com/2020/05/05/mask-haters-causing-problems-at-retail-establishments/
— New, more contagious strain identified
https://capitolfax.com/2020/05/05/new-more-contagious-strain-identified/
— The consequences of reopening too soon
https://capitolfax.com/2020/05/05/the-consequences-of-reopening-too-soon/
— State delays $1.2 billion bond sale
https://capitolfax.com/2020/05/05/state-delays-12-billion-bond-sale/
— COGFA: “Perfect storm” slams April revenues
https://capitolfax.com/2020/05/05/cogfa-perfect-storm-slams-april-revenues/
— House starts slowly bringing back staff
https://capitolfax.com/2020/05/05/house-starts-slowly-bringing-back-staff/

WASHINGTON EXAMINER
— ‘Most responsible’: Indiana governor to lift gathering restrictions on churches – Nicholas Rowan
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/most-responsible-indiana-governor-to-lift-gathering-restrictions-on-churches
— #MAGA is back: Coronavirus devastation forces Trump to revive ‘Make America Great Again’ slogan – David M. Drucker
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/campaigns/maga-is-back-coronavirus-devastation-forces-trump-to-revive-make-america-great-again-slogan
— Trump supporters throw Florida boat parade for president – Emma Colton
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/trump-supporters-throw-florida-boat-parade-for-president

GOPUSA
— Bush 43 Platitudes Ring Hollow
https://www.gopusa.com/?p=88354
— Coronavirus Pandemic + Trump Derangement Syndrome = Bad Math
https://www.gopusa.com/?p=88379

AMERICAN CONSERVATIVE
— Will A New Great Depression Dictate Trump’s Fate? The cold political interests of the Democratic Party today are what they were in Hoover’s time. – Patrick J. Buchanan
https://www.theamericanconservative.com/buchanan/will-a-new-great-depression-dictate-trumps-fate/
— Lockdown Wars: Debating Pandemic Measures In A Failed State If you thought COVID-19 wouldn’t get political, think again. – PETER VAN BUREN
https://www.theamericanconservative.com/articles/lockdown-wars-debating-pandemic-measures-in-a-failed-state/

NEWSMAX
— Judicial Watch Sues to Stop California Plan to Give $75M to Illegal Aliens – Tom Fitton
https://www.newsmax.com/tomfitton/california-illegal-immigration/2020/05/05/id/966153/

PJ MEDIA
— If Academia Gets a Bailout, It Should Come With These Conditions – DAVID RANDALL
https://pjmedia.com/blog/david-randall/2020/05/05/if-academia-gets-a-bailout-it-has-to-come-with-these-conditions-n388224

THE HILL
— Trump ready to turn page on COVID-19, despite crisis-level cases – BRETT SAMUELS
https://thehill.com/homenews/administration/496262-trump-ready-to-turn-page-on-covid-19-despite-crisis-level-cases
— Trump won’t allow Fauci to testify before House because it’s ‘a bunch of Trump haters’ – BRETT SAMUELS
https://thehill.com/homenews/administration/496133-trump-wont-allow-fauci-to-testify-before-house-because-its-a-bunch-of
— Openings may put black workers at disproportionate COVID-19 risk – JESSIE HELLMANN (DIERSEN: According to my critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes, all the jobs that I had a) were bad jobs and b) were jobs that Blacks should have had instead of me. I did yard work and delivered newspapers 1962-1964; washed dishes 1964-1966; cleaned golf shoes, chipped slag, and pumped gasoline in 1966; delivered mail 1966-1969; worked on an automobile assembly line and as a security guard in 1970; sold tires, automotive services, and major appliances 1970-1971; pumped gasoline 1971-1972; collected delinquent taxes 1971-1980; and audited federal agencies 1980-1997. My critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes have always hinted/implied/argued/shouted a) that instead of me, the Post Office should have hired a Black in 1966, b) that the Post Office should gotten rid of me much sooner than it did so that a Black could have my job, c) that instead of me, IRS should have hired a Black in 1971, d) that instead of me, IRS should have promoted Blacks in 1972, 1973, and 1974, e) that instead of me, GAO should have hired a Black in 1980, f) that instead of me, GAO should have promoted a Black in 1986, and g) that GAO should have gotten rid of me much sooner than it did so that a Black could have my job and my preferred corner office.)
https://thehill.com/policy/healthcare/496190-opening-may-put-black-workers-at-disproportionate-risk

CNN
— FBI gun background checks remained high in April during coronavirus pandemic – Josh Campbell
https://www.kmov.com/fbi-gun-background-checks-remained-high-in-april-during-coronavirus-pandemic/article_bd6e9933-2f3d-5b30-8c2a-ea03e1369dae.html
— Coronavirus, face masks and America’s new fault line – Brandon Tensley
http://www.wicz.com/story/42088158/coronavirus-face-masks-and-americas-new-fault-line

WASHINGTON POST
— A man wore a KKK hood at a grocery store after San Diego County required face masks – Michael Brice-Saddler
https://www.washingtonpost.com/nation/2020/05/04/kkk-hood-coronavirus-mask/

FORBES
— What If Biden Declared His Running Mate Would Be A Man? The Downside Of Selecting Based On Sex – Kim Elsesser
https://www.forbes.com/sites/kimelsesser/2020/05/05/what-if-biden-declared-his-running-mate-would-be-a-man-the-downside-of-selecting-based-on-sex/
— America’s Colleges & Universities Awarded $12.5 Billion In Coronavirus Bailout – Who Can Get It And How Much – Adam Andrzejewski
https://www.forbes.com/sites/adamandrzejewski/2020/05/05/americas-colleges–universities-awarded-125-billion-in-coronavirus-bailout–who-can-get-it-and-how-much/

JD SUPRA
— A Checklist for Employers Planning to Reopen or Return to the Workplace
https://www.jdsupra.com/legalnews/a-checklist-for-employers-planning-to-53638/

NEWSWEEK
— CORONAVIRUS IS MAKING THE CASE FOR BLACK REPARATIONS CLEARER THAN EVER – WILLIAM A. DARITY JR. AND A. KIRSTEN MULLEN (DIERSEN: Members of the following groups believe that because they are members of the following groups, they will have to pay less reparations: 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-draft avoiders, anti-German Americans, and/or anti-those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.)
https://www.newsweek.com/coronavirus-making-case-black-reparations-clearer-ever-opinion-1501887

LGBTQ NATION
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: The more of the following that you are, the more that LGBTQ-promoters condemn you: Trump supporter, Protestant, conservative, patriotic, Republican, American, White, male, older, non-poor, gun owner, German American, draft avoider, and/or if your ancestors have been in America for a long time.
https://www.lgbtqnation.com/2020/05/theres-reason-mostly-white-men-protesting-coronavirus-protection-measures/

May 5 Morning Edition

ABC7
— COVID-19 cases surpass 63K with 2.6K deaths; Gov. Pritzker threatens ‘more stringent lockdown’ if people continue to defy stay-at-home order Illinois reports lowest daily COVID-19 death toll in weeks – Diane Pathieu
https://abc7chicago.com/society/illinois-reports-lowest-daily-covid-19-death-toll-in-weeks-/6152300/
— Illinois coronavirus: Possible permanent changes to work, school and travel after the COVID-19 lockdown – Chuck Goudie and Barb Markoff, Christine Tressel and Ross Weidner
https://abc7chicago.com/health/possible-permanent-changes-to-work-school-travel-after-the-covid-19-lockdown/6151243/?cmp=emc-wls-news-headlines-5/5/2020

NBC5
— Can You Start Expanding Your Social Circle? Pritzker Says Not Yet The reason, he said, is because people who think they are healthy could still have coronavirus
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/coronavirus/can-you-start-expanding-your-social-circle-pritzker-says-not-yet/2266341/?amp
— DISGUSTING, TRAGIC: Illinois Reports April Pot Sales Top Previous 2 Months
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/chicago-politics/illinois-reports-april-pot-sales-top-previous-2-months/2266665/
— ‘I’d Rather Be From Here Than There,’ Pritzker On Indiana Reopening Parts of Indiana enter stage two of Holcomb’s reopening plan much to Pritzker’s dismay – Becca Wood
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/id-rather-be-from-here-than-there-pritzker-on-indiana-reopening/2266349/?amp

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— United Airlines plans to cut more than 3,400 management jobs. Chicago could be especially hard-hit. – LAUREN ZUMBACH
https://www.chicagotribune.com/coronavirus/ct-coronavirus-chicago-united-airlines-job-cuts-20200505-542kkmykdfbvjdefti6d3tbb7i-story.html

DAILY HERALD
— Disappointed but undaunted in fight against gerrymandering – Editorial
https://www.dailyherald.com/amp-article/20200504/discuss/200509683/

CRAIN’S CHICAGO BUSINESS
— Let’s rethink ‘Rebuild Illinois’ Illinois’ crumbling infrastructure represents the best opportunity to rebuild the state’s struggling communities. – MARC J. LANE
https://www.chicagobusiness.com/opinion/lets-rethink-rebuild-illinois
— COVID-19’S CRUSHING IMPACT As of May 4 Illinois had 63,840 known COVID-19 cases. With a quick intensity, this virus has ravaged Illinois. Scroll down to explore seven charts that show the ferocious human and economic impact caused by COVID-19.
https://www.chicagobusiness.com/crain-forum-covid-19/graphic-measuring-covid-19s-crushing-impact

WBBM NEWS RADIO
— Illinois State Senator – Bill Brady
https://omny.fm/shows/at-issue-on-wbbm-newsradio/illinois-state-senator-bill-brady

RIVER CITIES READER
— Pritzker’s Handling of COVID-19 is a Political Rail Only Down-State Die-Hards Seem Eager to Grab – Rich Miller (DIERSEN: How strongly to Trump-haters in your neighborhood, precinct, municipal district, municipality, township, and county glorify and praise the Trump-hating Pritzker?)
https://www.rcreader.com/commentary/pritzker%E2%80%99s-handling-covid-19-political-rail-only-down-state-die-hards-seem-eager-grab

SOUTHERN
— SIU receives more than $18 million in federal economic stimulus funds – Molly Parker
https://thesouthern.com/news/local/siu/siu-receives-more-than-18-million-in-federal-economic-stimulus-funds/article_6ad35282-77ff-570e-b1c8-8fcfab8ce3e3.html

BELLEVILLE NEWS DEMOCRAT
— Because Democrats call the shots, southern IL will likely lose a Republican congressman – KELSEY LANDIS
https://www.bnd.com/news/politics-government/article242485846.html

WREX
— Illinois has 4th most coronavirus restrictions – Andrew Carrigan
https://wrex.com/2020/05/05/report-illinois-has-4th-most-coronavirus-restrictions/

NPR ILLINOIS
— Trump Returns To The Road With Arizona Trip To Mask-Maker – TAMARA KEITH & DON GONYEA
https://www.nprillinois.org/post/trump-returns-road-arizona-trip-mask-maker#stream/0

FOX ILLINOIS
— Florida boaters hold parade on the water in support of President Trump (DIERSEN: How would the Trump-haters respond if Trump-supporters held a parade in your municipal district, in your municipality, in your township, or in your county?)
https://foxillinois.com/news/nation-world/boaters-hold-parade-on-the-water-in-support-of-president-trump
— For imperiled airlines, it keeps getting worse – AP
https://foxillinois.com/news/nation-world/for-imperiled-airlines-it-keeps-getting-worse
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Trump-haters say “As Trump resumes travel, staff takes risks to prepare trip.”
https://foxillinois.com/news/nation-world/as-trump-resumes-travel-staff-takes-risks-to-prepare-trip

NEWS CHANNEL 20
— Biden leads with six months to go, but much could change before Election Day – Stephen Loiaconi (DIERSEN: “To get elected” on November 3, 2020, how many RINO candidates on the ballot in your precinct will become more and more and more a) anti-Trump, b) anti-Republican, c) anti-Diersen, and/or d) anti-GOPUSA ILLINOIS emails?)
https://newschannel20.com/news/nation-world/biden-leads-with-six-months-to-go-but-much-could-change-before-election-day

WILL
— Are Illinois’ Stay-at-Home Orders Constitutional? – ANNA CASEY
https://will.illinois.edu/21stshow/story/perspective-are-illinois-stay-at-home-orders-constitutional
— Is It Time to Ease COVID-19 Closures? – ANNA CASEY
https://will.illinois.edu/21stshow/story/perspectives-is-it-time-to-ease-covid-19-closures

CENTER SQUARE
— Church leader suing Illinois governor says new worship rules under extended stay-at-home order ‘a joke’ – Greg Bishop
https://www.thecentersquare.com/illinois/church-leader-suing-illinois-governor-says-new-worship-rules-under-extended-stay-at-home-order/article_d87367e8-8e48-11ea-a971-eb8e3f68d162.html

WIREPOINTS
— JP Morgan’s Cembalest: COVID-19 shutdown drives Illinois’ true retirement costs to 60 percent of budget – Ted Dabrowski and John Klingner
https://wirepoints.org/jp-morgans-cembalest-covid-19-shutdown-drives-illinois-true-retirement-costs-to-60-percent-of-budget-wirepoints/

CAPITOL FAX
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Trump-haters blast Breen.
https://capitolfax.com/2020/05/05/breen-overreacts-of-course/

FOX NEWS
— Illinois Gov. Pritzker’s religious freedom add-on makes stay-at-home order constitutional, federal judge says – Danielle Wallace
https://www.foxnews.com/us/illinois-stay-at-home-order-constitutional-pritzker-religious-freedom

GOPUSA
— The Federal Government Cannot Bail Out The Blue States
https://www.gopusa.com/?p=88424

RUSH LIMBAUGH
— The Never-Ending News Cycle: Get Rid of Trump
https://www.rushlimbaugh.com/daily/2020/05/04/the-never-ending-news-cycle-get-rid-of-trump/
— Democrats Don’t Know What to Do About Biden (DIERSEN: Democrats, Libertarians, Greens, and RINOs 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, Christian, 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. The problem is that Biden is Christian, American, White, male, older, heterosexual, non-poor, gun owner, draft avoider, and his ancestors have been in America for a long time.)
https://www.rushlimbaugh.com/daily/2020/05/04/democrats-dont-know-what-to-do-about-biden/

AMERICA GREATNESS
— Who Invited The World To Infect America? Hate the Chinese government if you wish, but hold your own government responsible for hollowing America out like a husk. – Ilana Mercer
https://amgreatness.com/2020/05/02/who-invited-the-world-to-infect-america/
(FROM THE ARTICLE: China sucks. But if the United States must rely on the Chinese government to keep its citizens safe, then what kind of a Mickey Mouse country are we? If the American people can be convinced by their government to saddle a foreign power with the responsibility for their existential welfare—what kind of people are we? China didn’t force the traitors of the American economy to shift crucial production lines to its country and strand Americans without surgical and N-95 masks and medication; homegrown turncoats made that decision, all by their lonesome.)

DAILY SIGNAL
— Amid COVID-19, Illinois Seeks Federal Bailout of Fiscal Crisis ‘Decades in the Making’ – Fred Lucas
https://www.dailysignal.com/2020/05/04/amid-covid-19-illinois-seeks-federal-bailout-of-fiscal-crisis-decades-in-the-making/

TOWNHALL
— ‘Arbeit Macht Frei’ and the Revival of Godwin’s Law – Ian Haworth (DIERSEN: How bad are your demographics? Ever-increasingly, the more of the following that you are, the more that Trump-haters hint/imply/argue/shout that you are a Nazi: Trump supporter, Protestant, conservative, patriotic, Republican, American, White, male, older, gun owner, German American, and/or if your ancestors have been in America for a long time. I should write a book about the leading Trump-haters in Wheaton, Glen Ellyn, Milton Township, DuPage County, and Illinois. I would focus on those who paint themselves as being religious, conservative, and/or Republican. I would focus on those who have lots of religious, government, political, and/or financial clout. I would focus on those who blame me and my GOPUSA ILLINOIS emails for their problems, for your problems, for my problems, and for everyone’s problems.)
https://townhall.com/columnists/ianhaworth/2020/05/04/arbeit-macht-frei-and-the-revival-of-godwins-law-n2568112
(FROM THE ARTICLE: Today, conservatives are routinely compared to the Nazis of 1930s Germany. Singer Linda Ronstadt compared President Donald Trump to Hitler, stating “It’s going to be like Hitler, and the Mexicans are the new Jews.” South Carolina Democratic Congressman Jim Clyburn compared the entire Republican Party to the Nazi Party with “I used to wonder: How did the people of Germany allow Hitler to exist? But with each passing day, I’m beginning to understand how. And that’s why I’m trying to sound the alarm.” Never to be outdone in the hyperbole department, failed Democratic presidential candidate Beto O’Rourke argued “Outside of the Third Reich, give me another example of a Western leader who has called people of one faith inherently defective or dangerous or disqualified from being successful in that country.”)

LIFE SITE NEWS
— NYC Councilman: ‘Continued presence’ of Christian charity saving pandemic patients is ‘painful’ for LGBTs ‘It is time for Samaritan’s Purse to leave NYC…Their continued presence here is an affront to our values of inclusion,’ Corey Johnson, the speaker of the New York City Council, said May 1.
https://www.lifesitenews.com/blogs/nyc-councilman-continued-presence-of-christian-charity-saving-pandemic-patients-is-painful-for-lgbts

THE HILL
— Trump rips George Conway group: ‘They’re all losers’ – REBECCA KLAR
https://thehill.com/homenews/administration/496094-trump-rips-george-conway-group-theyre-all-losers
— Coronavirus protests take aim at scientists, elites – REID WILSON (DIERSEN: Who are the elites in your municipal district, municipality, township, county, and in Illinois? What do they think of you and of those who share your demographics? How do they treat you and treat those who share your demographics?)
https://thehill.com/homenews/state-watch/496067-coronavirus-protests-take-aim-at-scientists-elites

ROLL CALL
— Rodney Davis join list of 10 most vulnerable House members. After 2018 wins, Democrats are defending more seats with six months to go. – Stephanie Akin, Bridget Bowman, and Kate Ackley (DIERSEN: What do you say to those who want Davis to run against Trump?)
https://www.rollcall.com/2020/05/05/riggleman-davis-join-list-of-10-most-vulnerable-house-members/

HUFFINGTON POST
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Trump-haters use Trump-haters to promote hatred against Trump.
https://www.huffpost.com/entry/joe-walsh-fox-news-warning1_n_5eb0e95bc5b60a9277810c8d

CNN
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: A Trump-hater says “History says whoever can best handle coronavirus will win the election. That should worry Trump.”
https://www.cnn.com/2020/05/05/politics/trump-2020-coronavirus-economy-analysis/index.html

NBC NEWS
— Trump says ‘bailouts’ unfair to GOP since states needing aid ‘run by Democrats in every case’ The president said in an interview that N.Y., Calif. and Illinois “have been mismanaged over a long period of time.” – Rebecca Shabad
https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/congress/trump-says-bailouts-unfair-gop-states-needing-aid-run-democrats-n1200116

NEW YORK TIMES
— China Quiets Talk of Coronavirus Cover-Up in Wuhan. Demands for accountability run afoul of China’s nationalist narrative. (DIERSEN: Democrat plants, Libertarian plants, Green plants, and RINOs do not want me to include links in GOPUSA ILLINOIS emails to articles that promote the traditional family, right to life, immigration, illegal drugs, Second Amendment, or equal opportunity (no race or gender based preference giving) planks in the Republican Party platform.)
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/05/04/world/coronavirus-world-cases-deaths.html
— Coronavirus Survivors Want Answers, and China Is Silencing Them In Wuhan, where the pandemic started, the police have threatened and interrogated grieving relatives. Lawyers have been warned not to help them sue. – Vivian Wang, Amy Qin and Sui-Lee Wee
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/05/04/world/asia/china-coronavirus-answers.html
— How Bailout Backlash and Moral Hazard Outrage Could Endanger the Economy People are increasingly focusing not on preventing a depression but on which recipients of federal rescue are morally worthy. – Neil Irwin (DIERSEN: According to Trump-haters, only the following are morally worthy: 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.)
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/05/04/upshot/bailout-backlash-moral-hazard.html
— Both Parties Wonder: How Much Do Conventions Even Matter Anymore? The coronavirus has prompted Democrats and Republicans to reconsider their summer gatherings. But even before that, a debate was playing out over whether they were a ritual from a time gone by. – Adam Nagourney and Matt Flegenheimer
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/05/04/us/politics/democratic-republican-convention.html
— Social Distancing Informants Have Their Eyes on You Largely confined to their homes and worried about the spread of the coronavirus, members of the public are becoming unofficial watchdogs. – Dionne Searcey and Reid J. Epstein
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/05/04/us/social-distancing-rules-coronavirus.html

WASHINGTON POST
— Trump cheers on governors even as they ignore White House coronavirus guidelines in race to reopen
https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/trump-cheers-on-governors-as-they-ignore-white-house-coronovirus-guidelines-in-race-to-reopen/2020/05/04/bedc6116-8e18-11ea-a0bc-4e9ad4866d21_story.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Trump-haters say “Americans widely oppose reopening most businesses.” – Toluse Olorunnipa, Griff Witte and Lenny Bernstein
https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/americans-widely-oppose-reopening-most-businesses-despite-easing-of-restrictions-in-some-states-post-u-md-poll-finds/2020/05/04/495ddc3a-8e36-11ea-9e23-6914ee410a5f_story.html

NEW YORK POST
— Trump says coronavirus comeback underway: People are ‘starting to feel good’ – Steven Nelson and Ebony Bowden (DIERSEN: Trump-haters do not want people to “feel good.”)
https://nypost.com/2020/05/04/trump-says-coronavirus-comeback-underway-people-feel-good/
— Blue-state coronavirus bailouts are unfair to Republicans, Trump says – Ebony Bowden and Steven Nelson
https://nypost.com/2020/05/05/trump-blue-state-coronavirus-bailouts-are-unfair-to-republicans/

BOSTON
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Trump-haters use coronavirus to promote hatred against Trump and against Trump’s supporters.
https://www.boston.com/news/coronavirus/2020/05/04/coronavirus-extremists

WALL STREET JOURNAL
— U.S. Officials Warn of New Virus Surge as States Reopen U.S. death toll could reach 135,000 by early August, according to one forecast – John Lyons and Felicia Schwartz
https://www.wsj.com/articles/coronavirus-latest-news-05-05-2020-11588669450
— FRONT PAGE TOP OF FOLD: DISGUSTING, TRAGIC: U.S. Treasury Expects to Borrow $4.5 Trillion in Fiscal Year as Stimulus Spending Soars Effort to combat coronavirus pandemic dwarfs borrowings during and after 2008 financial crisis – Kate Davidson
https://www.wsj.com/articles/u-s-treasury-expects-to-borrow-2-99-trillion-in-second-quarter-as-stimulus-spending-soars-11588619567
— Personal Responsibility and the Coronavirus The race-grievance industry denounces the surgeon general for his message to black America. – Robert L. Woodson Sr. (DIERSEN: According to Trump-haters, if you do not get coronavirus, it is not because of anything that you did or that you did not do, but because you benefitted a) from your, b) from your parents’, c) from your grandparents’, and d) from the rest of your ancestors’ discrimination against minorities, women, younger people, poor people, non-Protestants, non-German Americans, those whose ancestors have not been in America for a long time, etc.)
https://www.wsj.com/articles/personal-responsibility-and-the-coronavirus-11588611762

STREET
— Illinois’ True Retirement Cost is 58% of the Budget
https://www.thestreet.com/mishtalk/economics/illinois-true-retirement-cost-is-58-of-the-budget

DAILY BEAST
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: A Trump-hater says “Republicans’ Push for ‘Liberation’ Could Be a Death Sentence. Trump and Bill Barr and Mitch McConnell aren’t just urging states to reopen. They’re finding ways to reward states that do and punish states that don’t.” Trump-haters do not want America to reopen until they defeat Trump.)
https://www.thedailybeast.com/how-trump-and-the-gop-just-might-liberate-you-to-death

HERALD MAIL MEDIA
— The pandemic has amplified ageism. ‘It’s open season for discrimination’ against older adults – Laura Newberry (DIERSEN: Who writes you off as being old? My Democrat superiors, supervisors, coworkers, and subordinate in the federal government increasingly wrote me off as being old when I failed to make GS-13 (currently $101,176) by age 25, GS-14 (currently $119,559) by age 30, GS-15 (currently $140,634) by age 35, and Senior Executive Service (currently $170,800) by age 40. Extremely few federal employees make the aforesaid promotion deadlines.)
https://www.heraldmailmedia.com/news/nation/the-pandemic-has-amplified-ageism-it-s-open-season-for-discrimination-against-older-adults/article_4ea0f373-83b0-55cf-a5c0-c006c344fee7.html

NEW YORK LAW JOURNAL
— Discrimination Against Employees Without COVID-19 Antibodies Policies that favor those with immunity to a contagious disease are a novel concept and have not been used in recent United States history. Because of this, it is important to begin thinking about the legal and policy issues associated with banning employees without immunity to COVID-19 from the workplace and the appropriate balance between an individual’s right to work and the public health of the nation. – Debbie Kaminer (DIERSEN: Sooner or later, if not already, those who lack immunity to COVID-19 will be a protected group if they are already a member of another protected group. Protected groups include: Trump-haters, illegals, non-citizens, Democrats, Libertarians, Greens, RINOs, moderates, liberals, globalists, Blacks, Hispanics, Asians, females, young people, LGBTQers, non-Protestants, non-German Americans, drinkers, gamblers, stoners, those who have criminal records, those who have less money than others, those whose ancestors have not been in America for a long time, etc.)
https://www.law.com/newyorklawjournal/2020/05/04/discrimination-against-employees-without-covid-19-antibodies/?slreturn=20200405053620

THE AMERICAN LAWYER
— Sanctions Recommended for Lawyer Who Used Trump’s Election to Justify Offensive Comments Illinois regulators have recommended suspending Chicago attorney Charles Cohn for at least three months after he repeatedly insulted another lawyer in an insurance coverage case. – David Thomas
https://www.law.com/americanlawyer/2020/05/04/sanctions-recommended-for-lawyer-who-used-trumps-election-to-justify-offensive-comments/

LAWYERS
— Coronavirus Outbreak Causes Major Employment Issues In The U.S. – Gary Green
https://blogs.lawyers.com/attorney/labor-and-employment/coronavirus-outbreak-causes-major-employment-issues-in-the-u-s-62216/

FORD AUTHORITY
— UAW Union Fears Masks Won’t Protect Workers From COVID-19 – Brett Foote
https://fordauthority.com/2020/05/uaw-union-fears-masks-wont-protect-workers-from-covid-19/

LGBTQ NATION
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: From what I see, if Biden is elected, he will use the federal government to get rid of those who do not promote LGBTQ activity once and for all. What do you say to religious, government, political, and financial leaders who use their offices to get rid of those who do not promote LGBTQ activity once and for all? I should write a book about the aforesaid leaders in Wheaton, Milton Township, DuPage County, and Illinois.
https://www.lgbtqnation.com/2020/05/joe-biden-met-moment-america-needs-now-ever/

PEOPLE’S WORLD
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Those who want to destroy America do not want America to reopen.
https://peoplesworld.org/article/trump-says-safe-to-re-open-as-infection-and-death-rates-soar/

May 4 Evening Edition

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

April 29 Evening Edition

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

April 28 Evening Edition

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

April 24 Evening Edition

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

April 23 Evening Edition

ABC7
— Gov. JB Pritzker extends Illinois stay-at-home order with changes after IL sees biggest single-day jump in COVID-19 cases – Sarah Schulte and Jesse Kirsch
https://abc7chicago.com/health/watch-live-pritzker-extends-illinois-stay-at-home-order-with-changes/6124186/
— Coronavirus Chicago; Mayor Lori Lightfoot announces COVID-19 Economic Recovery Task Force
https://abc7chicago.com/politics/mayor-lightfoot-announces-covid-19-economic-recovery-team/6124539/
— Majority of Americans say stay-at-home orders are worth it, polls show (DIERSEN: How aware is every one of the tremendous amount of money that stay-at-home orders are costing everyone every hour, every minute, and every second?)
https://abc7chicago.com/politics/8025-of-americans-say-stay-at-home-orders-are-worth-it-polls-show/6124219/

NBC5
— Illinois’ New Stay-at-Home Order Includes Requirement to Cover Faces in Public in May The mandate is part of an amended statewide stay-at-home order, which now extends through May
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/illinois-new-stay-at-home-order-includes-requirement-to-cover-faces-in-public-in-may/2260615/
— These Places, Businesses Can Reopen Under Illinois’ Modified Stay-at-Home Order Illinois’ new stay-at-home order lifts some restrictions as residents stare down another 30 days in isolation
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/coronavirus/these-places-businesses-can-reopen-under-illinois-modified-stay-at-home-order/2260626/
— Illinois’ Stay-at-Home Order Extended Through May, Pritzker Announces The statewide stay-at-home order was previously in effect through April 30 – Mary Ann Ahern 
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/coronavirus/pritzker-expected-to-extend-illinois-stay-at-home-order-thursday-sources/2260588/
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Trump-haters say “Few Americans Trust Trump’s Info on Pandemic.”
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/national-international/ap-norc-poll-few-americans-trust-trumps-info-on-pandemic/2260762/
— Illinois’ Stay-at-Home Order Extension Brings Extra Worries for Small Business Owners Gov. J.B. Pritzker on Thursday extended Illinois’ statewide stay-at-home order through May 30
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/illinois-stay-at-home-order-extension-brings-extra-worries-for-small-business-owners/2260937/

CBS2
— Coronavirus Death Toll: Cook County Ranks Fourth-Worst In United States For COVID-19 Fatalities
https://chicago.cbslocal.com/2020/04/23/coronavirus-death-toll-cook-county-ranks-fourth-worst-in-united-states-for-covid-19-fatalities/
— Gov. JB Pritzker To Extend Stay-At-Home Order Through May 30, Require Face Coverings In Public; Illinois Sees 1,826 New COVID-19 Cases, 123 More Deaths
https://chicago.cbslocal.com/2020/04/23/governor-jb-pritzker-stay-at-home-order-extension-covid-19-coronavirus/

FOX NEWS CHICAGO
— Pritzker announces modified stay-at-home order for Illinois through May
https://www.fox32chicago.com/news/pritzker-announces-modified-stay-at-home-order-for-illinois-through-may
— All Illinois residents required to wear face masks in public beginning May 1
https://www.fox32chicago.com/news/all-illinois-residents-required-to-wear-face-masks-in-public-beginning-may-1
— Illinois reports 1,826 COVID-19 cases and 123 deaths in last 24 hours; statewide case total nearly 37k
https://www.fox32chicago.com/news/illinois-reports-1826-covid-19-cases-and-123-deaths-in-last-24-hours-statewide-case-total-nearly-37k

WGN TV
— Lightfoot introduces group tasked with helping Chicagoland recover from coronavirus – Mike Ewing
https://wgntv.com/news/coronavirus/watch-live-lightfoot-announces-new-effort-to-help-chicago-region-recover-from-coronavirus-impact/

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— 123 more Illinois coronavirus deaths as Pritzker extends stay-at-home order through May Starting May 1, Pritzker’s modified stay-at-home order also requires people to wear face masks where 6-foot social distancing isn’t possible. – Tina Sfondeles 
https://chicago.suntimes.com/coronavirus/2020/4/23/21233011/illinois-stay-home-order-pritzker-extended-may
— Lightfoot outlines plan for post-pandemic recovery “The crisis we face today is like nothing any of us have ever experienced,” the mayor said in announcing her task force. “What we are embarking on is nothing less than the most breathtaking recovery effort our city has ever seen.” – Fran Spielman
https://chicago.suntimes.com/city-hall/2020/4/23/21233384/coronavirus-chicago-mayor-lightfoot-pandemic-recovery-task-force
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Republicans fight for citizens of America. Democrats and RINOs fight for citizens of foreign countries.
https://chicago.suntimes.com/opinion/2020/4/23/21232897/immigration-bill-green-cards-india-highly-skilled-h1b-senator-dick-durbin-mike-lee-marlen-garcia
— Lightfoot accused of using pandemic as an excuse to consolidate power A handful of aldermen and community leaders are still trying to drum up opposition to expanding the mayor’s emergency powers, arguing she shouldn’t decide on her own how to spend millions of federal stimulus dollars. – Fran Spielman 
https://chicago.suntimes.com/city-hall/2020/4/23/21232895/coronavirus-chicago-mayor-lightfoot-emergency-powers-city-council-vote
— Illinois is already in the peak for COVID-19 deaths – but projections show the pain is far from over So far, 1,565 people have died from COVID-19 in Illinois. As horrible as that is, Gov. Pritzker has data projecting that if the state had not enacted the stay-at-home order on March 21 the death toll would have been 14 times that. – Tina Sfondeles
https://chicago.suntimes.com/coronavirus/2020/4/23/21232125/illinois-covid-19-peak-coronavirus-projection-pritzker-stay-home

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Trump-haters say “Most Americans do not trust Trump’s info on coronavirus pandemic.”
https://www.chicagotribune.com/coronavirus/ct-nw-trump-poll-coronavirus-covid-19-20200423-for6qgij5vasfpn2ryz32p4pqe-story.html
— Gov. J.B. Pritzker extends ‘modified’ Illinois stay-at-home order through May 30 – JAMIE MUNKS, GREGORY PRATT and DAN PETRELLA
https://www.chicagotribune.com/coronavirus/ct-coronavirus-illinois-stay-at-home-extension-20200423-cqp6wzjj5ng7rgrfpg64ijgoua-story.html
— At least 20 Chicago suburbs require face coverings in public — something most people in Illinois will have to do beginning May 1
https://www.chicagotribune.com/coronavirus/ct-coronavirus-face-masks-suburbs-20200423-rzhgi6mz5fdg5jz5hk4x6q4bi4-story.html
— Unemployment claims: 4.4 million more file for jobless aid; 1 in 6 US workers have lost jobs since coronavirus hit
https://www.chicagotribune.com/coronavirus/ct-nw-coronavirus-us-unemployment-data-20200423-k7uviaxzsbexraf6ntqmd34msi-story.html
— Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot enlists former President George H. W. Bush’s White House chief of staff in launching COVID-19 economic recovery task force – Gregory Pratt
https://www.chicagotribune.com/coronavirus/ct-coronavirus-chicago-economic-recovery-lightfoot-20200423-wfljfld6fzdftfbbgzxiwvdmty-story.html
— Five more weeks, Illinois. We can do this. – Editorial
https://www.chicagotribune.com/opinion/editorials/ct-edit-pritzker-extends-stay-home-order-coronavirus-20200423-nppjrbwrmbftfp3rinuswm7pem-story.html
— With 12 new COVID-19 deaths, long-term care facilities in DuPage now account for 83 of county’s overall total of 118 – Robert McCoppin
https://www.chicagotribune.com/coronavirus/ct-coronavirus-illinois-dupage-12-deaths-long-term-care-20200423-suljvab2fzgaddmnux4q24tvai-story.html

DAILY HERALD
— Stay-at-home order extended until May 30; face coverings will be required in public starting May 1 – Jake Griffin
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20200423/stay-at-home-order-extended-until-may-30-face-coverings-will-be-required-in-public-starting-may-1
— Lisle approves budget after trimming costs – Robert Sanchez
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20200423/lisle-approves-budget-after-trimming-costs
— Lawmakers, many in masks, debate mammoth new aid package – AP
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20200423/lawmakers-many-in-masks-debate-mammoth-new-aid-package
— White House shifts from raising alarms to reopening country – AP
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20200423/white-house-shifts-from-raising-alarms-to-reopening-country
— Naperville projects ‘significant’ revenue shortfall from virus shutdown – Marie Wilson
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20200423/naperville-projects-significant-revenue-shortfall-from-virus-shutdown

CRAIN’S CHICAGO BUSINESS
— Pritzker eases up Even as he extended his stay-at-home order for another 30 days, the governor made allowances for certain activities to pick up again. – GREG HINZ 
https://www.chicagobusiness.com/greg-hinz-politics/pritzker-eases
— Now mortgage-seekers need to show their income is COVID-proof Investors who back mortgages want a reasonable assurance that “this loan isn’t going to go bad” in the near term. – DENNIS RODKIN 
https://www.chicagobusiness.com/residential-real-estate/now-mortgage-seekers-need-show-their-income-covid-proof
— GOP stalwart Skinner to lead Lightfoot’s new recovery task force Chicago native Sam Skinner, who worked in George H.W. Bush’s administration, has experience as point man on several emergencies, including Hurricane Hugo. – A.D. QUIG 
https://www.chicagobusiness.com/government/gop-stalwart-skinner-lead-lightfoots-new-recovery-task-force

BLOOMINGTON PANTAGRAPH
— Local impact: The governor’s extended order gets mixed reaction in McLean County – Kelsey Watznauer, Maria Nagle, Paul Swiech
https://www.pantagraph.com/news/local/govt-and-politics/local-impact-the-governors-extended-order-gets-mixed-reaction-in-mclean-county/article_a38549f1-97f7-5a8a-8d3b-46b13a4a176b.html

LASALLE NEWS TRIBUNE
— Sen. Rezin calls for transparency in governor’s handling of coronavirus Calls transparency a cornerstone of democracy
https://www.newstrib.com/2020/04/23/sen-rezin-calls-for-transparency-in-governors-handling-of-coronavirus/ajm4x95/

NEWS CHANNEL 20
— Over 755,000 unemployment claims in Illinois filed since March
https://newschannel20.com/news/local/over-755000-unemployment-claims-in-illinois-filed-since-march
— Face coverings required for all over the age of 2
https://newschannel20.com/news/local/face-coverings-required-for-all-over-the-age-of-2

ELMHURST PATCH
— Elmhurst Coronavirus: How To Handle Violators City says it could enforce order, but it is unclear how. – David Giuliani
https://patch.com/illinois/elmhurst/elmhurst-coronavirus-how-handle-violators

WHEATON PATCH
— DuPage County Coronavirus Update: 2,075 Cases, 118 Deaths This article includes a breakdown of cases by municipality. – Lisa Marie Farver
https://patch.com/illinois/wheaton/dupage-county-coronavirus-update-2-075-cases-118-deaths

CHICAGO DAILY LAW BULLETIN
— DuPage County invites comment on associate judge vacancy (DIERSEN: The applicants are Louis B. Aranda, Craig R. Belford, Leah M. Bendik, Michael H. Burton, Sharon R. Fairley, Scott A. Herbert, Patrick B. Hurley, John P. Kelly, Daniel J. Kordik, Jae K. Kwon, Jennifer L. Martyn, Ronald D. Menna, Jr., Louisa J. Nuckolls, Jeremiah K. O’Connor, Demetrios N. Panoushis, John J. Pcolinski, Robert F. Stanker, and James A. Webb)
https://www.chicagolawbulletin.com/mansur-am-20200423

CENTER FOR ILLINOIS POLITICS
— COVID-19 Hits Black Communities With A Vengeance – Derrick Blakley
https://www.centerforilpolitics.org/articles/covid-19-hits-black-communities-with-a-vengeance

ILLINOIS LEAKS
— Illinois – Basic logic ignored – KIRK ALLEN 
https://edgarcountywatchdogs.com/2020/04/illinois-basic-logic-ignored/

CAPITOL FAX
— Leader Durkin says he is “pleased with today’s actions” while one of his members files lawsuit to block order
https://capitolfax.com/2020/04/23/leader-durkin-says-he-is-pleased-with-today%e2%80%99s-actions-while-one-of-his-members-files-lawsuit-to-block-order/
— Pritzker issues modified stay at home order
https://capitolfax.com/2020/04/23/pritzker-issues-modified-stay-at-home-order/
— 1,826 new cases, 123 additional deaths
https://capitolfax.com/2020/04/23/1826-new-cases-123-additional-deaths/
— Pritzker takes reporter questions: Hospital procedures addressed – Union contract negotiations will stay in effect – Ezike unaware of China restaurant study – Rebuffs Durkin on modeling – Says Republican claim he’s living in a bubble is “ridiculous” – “States are not allowed to declare bankruptcy, and it’s a good thing” – Explains why he can’t open Downstate – Ezike talks about alternatives to ventilators – Answers questions about testing – “We’re not encouraging police officers to stop people and arrest them” for not wearing masks – Asked again about rent/mortgage payments – Ezike: “Fecal shedding” a danger in pools – Pritzker says state doesn’t own the models and can’t release them – “We’re not going to be sending police out to look at every boat and count people” – Corrects reporter who is unclear on essential businesses – Ezike repeats rise in cases is due to increased testing – Reporter asks why Pritzker doesn’t “quarantine Chicago and the suburbs” – New budget projections factored in “reasonably long” recession – Explains what he’s asked feds for – Said he would “absolutely” be willing to meet with Trump
https://capitolfax.com/2020/04/23/pritzker-takes-questions-hospital-procedures-addressed/
— Pritzker explains modeling – Explains new stay at home order – “This is the part where we have to dig in” – Says his team finalizing next step for “reopening in phases” – “No amount of political pressure would ever make me allow such a scenario for our state” – Making progress on contact tracing – “These are not choices that are made arbitrarily” – Warns he will bring back restrictions if people violate the order – “This is a battle that you never asked to fight” – “I’m asking you to hold on for just a little while longer” – Prof. Goldenfeld: “Modeling an epidemic is not rocket science. It’s harder”
https://capitolfax.com/2020/04/23/pritzker-explains-modeling/
— COVID-19 roundup
https://capitolfax.com/2020/04/23/covid-19-roundup-26/
— House cancels next week’s session
https://capitolfax.com/2020/04/23/house-cancels-next-weeks-session-2/

WASHINGTON TIMES
— Liberal media bias on full display during White House’s COVID-19 press briefings Media’s slant is likely a major factor contributing to the decline of newspapers and broadcast news ratings – Cal Thomas 
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2020/apr/22/liberal-media-bias-on-full-display-during-white-ho/

GOPUSA
— America’s Survival In An Age Of Political Pandemics
https://www.gopusa.com/?p=87988
— Another 4.4M In U.S. File For Unemployment, Wiping Out All Jobs Added Since 2010
https://www.gopusa.com/?p=87981
— We Can’t Save All Lives At Any Expense
https://www.gopusa.com/?p=87939
— Why We Should Start Going Back To Work
https://www.gopusa.com/?p=87909

BLAZE
— Chinese journalist who disappeared for weeks after reporting on the coronavirus cover-up resurfaces in video praising police Go figure – Phil Shiver (DIERSEN: What if I suddenly disappeared for weeks and then resurfaced a) praising my critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes and b) promoting dependency on government, dependency on charity, LGBTQ activity, abortion, mass/illegal immigration, booze, gambling, pot, and other vices, abolition of the First and Second Amendments, patronage, political affiliation discrimination, reverse discrimination, age discrimination, and retaliation for opposing the aforesaid?)
https://www.theblaze.com/news/missing-chinese-journalist-resurfaces-praising-police
— Antibody study finds 21% of New York City residents has had COVID-19 Nearly 2 million NYCers could’ve gotten the virus – Aaron Colen
https://www.theblaze.com/news/antibody-study-fifth-new-yorkers-covid-19

NATIONAL REVIEW
— Preliminary Study Suggests 13 Percent of New York State Residents Have Contracted Coronavirus – ZACHARY EVANS
https://www.nationalreview.com/news/preliminary-study-suggests-13-percent-of-new-york-state-residents-have-contracted-coronavirus/
— States Should Not Receive Bankruptcy Protection – KEVIN D. WILLIAMSON
https://www.nationalreview.com/2020/04/states-should-not-receive-bankruptcy-protection/

THE HILL
— McConnell sparks bipartisan backlash with state bankruptcy remarks – JORDAIN CARNEY
https://thehill.com/homenews/senate/494406-mcconnell-sparks-bipartisan-backlash-with-state-bankruptcy-remarks

WASHINGTON POST
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Trump-haters want to delay reopening.
https://www.washingtonpost.com/health/2020/04/22/reopening-america-states-coronavirus/
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: A Trump-hater asks “Can Democrats make Trump’s chaos matter to voters?”
https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2020/04/23/can-democrats-make-trumps-chaos-matter-voters/

PEW RESEARCH CENTER
— U.S. newspapers have shed half of their newsroom employees since 2008 – ELIZABETH GRIECO
https://www.pewresearch.org/fact-tank/2020/04/20/u-s-newsroom-employment-has-dropped-by-a-quarter-since-2008/
— Positive Economic Views Plummet; Support for Government Aid Crosses Party Lines Most expect problems from COVID-19 to last six months or longer
https://www.people-press.org/2020/04/21/positive-economic-views-plummet-support-for-government-aid-crosses-party-lines/

RASMUSSEN REPORTS
— Most Support Voting By Mail But Have Fraud Concerns
https://www.rasmussenreports.com/public_content/politics/general_politics/april_2020/most_support_voting_by_mail_but_have_fraud_concerns

April 23 Morning Edition

ABC7
— Mitch McConnell says states should consider bankruptcy; Governors fire back
https://abc7chicago.com/mitch-mcconnell-coronavirus-andrew-cuomo-phil-murphy/6124411/
— Chicago coronavirus: Aldermen propose bill making face masks mandatory – Liz Nagy
https://abc7chicago.com/health/chicago-aldermen-propose-bill-for-mandatory-face-masks-in-city/6123602/
— 4.4M more Americans applied for unemployment last week; 26 million have sought US jobless aid since coronavirus hit – AP
https://abc7chicago.com/finance/44m-more-americans-applied-for-unemployment-last-week/6124230/

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— President Trump’s sports advisory committee is missing 2 important voices — athletes and health experts – Paul Sullivan (DIERSEN: Who represents your financial interests in Trump’s advisory committees? What about interest rates being far below inflation? What about the stock market crash?) 
https://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/ct-sports-shutdown-donald-trump-committee-20200422-ll5gzrqzezebxl3y3qsvbgy6zu-story.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Ever-increasingly, pot pushers use coronavirus to push pot.
https://www.chicagotribune.com/coronavirus/ct-coronavirus-illinois-restaurant-marijuana-pivot-20200422-mcyz52or2vb5xgxxpx4dfrzpzu-story.html
— Racism charges leveled after woman refers to Asian residents as ‘carpetbaggers’ at Naperville council meeting – ERIN HEGARTY
https://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/naperville-sun/ct-nvs-chinese-race-comments-naperville-inclusion-st-20200422-ctklix3uj5f5ni3amzbjsihspi-story.html
(FROM THE ARTICLE: A woman who described Asian residents as “roving carpetbaggers” in comments made at a recent Naperville City Council meeting triggered charges of racism this week and council support for an “action plan” to address the city’s numerous racial incidents. Erika DeCarlo’s statement was made in support of reversing a council ban on recreational marijuana sales in Naperville, a topic discussed at the April 7 council meeting. It was read out loud so it would be included in the meeting’s record. In it, the Naperville native described Opt Out Naperville — a group opposed to recreational cannabis sales in the city — as being made up of many “Asian (mainly Chinese)” members whose motivations were questionable. “We will not be silenced or bullied by carpetbaggers funded by nefarious dark money PACs,” she said in her statement. “I will never apologize for believing in freedom, personal choice and traditional American values.” Bill Liu, chairman of Chinese Community Outreach for Naperville, condemned DeCarlo’s comments at Tuesday’s council meeting as insulting and demeaning. He said the term carpetbagger is derogatory and meant to describe people who don’t belong and take unfair advantage of situations, Liu said. “The American citizens of Chinese descent, like other American citizens have a variety of opinions that rest anywhere along a great spectrum of both political and economic concerns,” Liu said. “To depict any group as a single voting block is ignorant and offensive. To describe any group as carpetbaggers is beyond abhorrent.” Naperville resident Nancy Chen called on the council to condemn attacks on Asian Americans and other residents, which could help eradicate racism and hate crimes in the city. “Asian Americans everywhere are coping with and fighting against the threat of COVID-19, but they are also facing the threat of violence and harassment,” Chen said. DeCarlo’s comment was read out loud at the April 7 meeting because council meetings are now held via video conference in compliance with the coronavirus pandemic ban on public gatherings. Council members and city officials participate remotely through computers and those wanting to weigh in on topics do so using phones or by submitting written statements that are read into the public record. Liu acknowledged DeCarlo’s right to free speech, but said derogatory and insulting language should not be tolerated. “Ms. DeCarlo probably will be surprised that she and I stand together on this issue,” he said. “However, I cannot disagree more with Ms. DeCarlo’s depiction of many Naperville citizens of Chinese descent who support the Opt Out as carpetbaggers. … The portrayal was demeaning and highly offensive.” Chen said she was “very disturbed” by DeCarlo’s comments as well as the allegation that a Chinese American resident was attacked by two women who yelled and spit at him as he rode his bike on a Naperville trail. The incident is being investigated by Naperville police. Chen requested the council adopt a resolution she drafted condemning the recent attacks on Asian Americans and other allegations of racism in Naperville over the past two years.)
— Tribune Publishing announces furloughs as ad revenue declines have ‘profound’ impact on newspaper chain – ROBERT CHANNICK (DIERSEN: When employers get rid of their employees, who goes and who stays? While I worked for GAO 1980-1997, the first to go were those who were Republican, White, male, non-veteran, non-poor, Protestant, German American, and/or those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time 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.chicagotribune.com/coronavirus/ct-coronavirus-chicago-tribune-furloughs-20200421-hqzlz6pozrdtnae3qjlefaqde4-story.html

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— Illinois is already in the peak for COVID-19 deaths – but projections show the pain is far from over So far, 1,565 people have died from COVID-19 in Illinois. As horrible as that is, Gov. Pritzker has data projecting that if the state had not enacted the stay-at-home order on March 21 the death toll would have been 14 times that. – Tina Sfondeles
https://chicago.suntimes.com/coronavirus/2020/4/23/21232125/illinois-covid-19-peak-coronavirus-projection-pritzker-stay-home
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: A Trump-hater says “President Trump stands on the side of wrong — again Protesters trying to force governors to ditch stay-at-home orders are playing a dangerous game.”
https://chicago.suntimes.com/columnists/2020/4/22/21231831/president-trump-stands-on-the-side-of-wrong-again

DAILY HERALD
— ‘It’s totally safe to come to the hospital’: Edward, Elmhurst managing pandemic – Marie Wilson
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20200423/its-totally-safe-to-come-to-the-hospital-edward-elmhurst-managing-pandemic

CRAIN’S CHICAGO BUSINESS
— Pritzker stands firm: You still have to stay home While other states have begun to ease up on pandemic rules for shopping, entertainment and other venues, Illinois is “not there yet,” the governor says on a day with a record 2,049 COVID cases reported. – GREG HINZ 
https://www.chicagobusiness.com/greg-hinz-politics/pritzker-stands-firm-you-still-have-stay-home-0

SUBURBAN LIFE
— Wheaton College, DuPage County to provide housing for first responders
https://www.mysuburbanlife.com/2020/04/22/wheaton-college-dupage-county-to-provide-housing-for-first-responders/a7qhha3/

NEWS CHANNEL 20
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Trump-haters say “Despite warnings, Trump downplays threat of virus returning.”
https://newschannel20.com/news/coronavirus/despite-warnings-trump-downplays-threat-of-virus-returning
— AP-NORC poll: Few Americans support easing virus protections – AP
https://newschannel20.com/news/coronavirus/ap-norc-poll-few-americans-support-easing-virus-protections

NORTHERN PUBLIC RADIO
— Pritzker: Looking For “The Right Balance” Before Re-opening The State – SEAN CRAWFORD
https://www.northernpublicradio.org/post/pritzker-looking-right-balance-re-opening-state

NPR ILLINOIS
— Illinois Prepares To Enter COVID-19 Induced Financial Storm – SAM DUNKLAU
https://www.nprillinois.org/post/illinois-prepares-enter-covid-19-induced-financial-storm#stream/0

FOX ILLINOIS
— BEYOND DISGUSTING, BEYOND TRAGIC: 24 million Americans using stimulus check to buy pot, alcohol or tobacco, survey finds.
https://foxillinois.com/news/nation-world/24-million-americans-using-stimulus-check-to-buy-pot-alcohol-or-tobacco-survey-finds
— Trump order to bar new green cards, not temporary visas – AP
https://foxillinois.com/news/nation-world/trump-order-to-bar-new-green-cards-not-temporary-visas
— Trump campaign tests lines of attack to define Biden – AP
https://foxillinois.com/news/nation-world/trump-campaign-tests-lines-of-attack-to-define-biden
— Virus misinformation flourishes in online protest groups – AP (DIERSEN: According to my critics/opponents, all government and political news and commentary is misinformation except for the government and political news and commentary that they put out or bless.)
https://foxillinois.com/news/nation-world/virus-misinformation-flourishes-in-online-protest-groups
— As workers, businesses seek more aid, politics could stall further stimulus in Congress – Stephen Loiaconi (DIERSEN: From what I see, sooner or later, all individuals, organizations, companies, governments, and countries in the world will be adversely impacted financially by coronavirus and/or by efforts to stop it.)
https://foxillinois.com/news/connect-to-congress/as-workers-businesses-seek-more-aid-politics-could-stall-further-stimulus-in-congress
— Cuomo outlines plan for ‘tracing army’ to tame outbreak – AP (DIERSEN: Will Pritzker form a tracing army in Illinois?)
https://foxillinois.com/news/nation-world/cuomo-outlines-plan-for-tracing-army-to-tame-outbreak

KMOX
— Madison County forms committee to plan reopening businesses. The country says it will ask Gov. Pritzker to approve the plan. – BRIAN KELLY (DIERSEN: What are the leaders of your county doing to reopen?) 
https://kmox.radio.com/articles/news/madison-county-illinois-forms-committee-to-plan-reopening

CENTER SQUARE
— Illinois ranks 7th lowest in study of small businesses affected by coronavirus
https://www.thecentersquare.com/illinois/illinois-ranks-7th-lowest-in-study-of-small-businesses-affected-by-coronavirus/article_e1ac074c-84fd-11ea-b620-b35720f97167.html
— Pritzker again rejects notion of Illinois filing for bankruptcy – Kevin Bessler (DIERSEN: Exactly, how fast are America, Illinois, your county, your township, your municipality, and the employers in the aforesaid headed for bankruptcy?)
https://www.thecentersquare.com/illinois/pritzker-again-rejects-notion-of-illinois-filing-for-bankruptcy/article_819db2b8-84e1-11ea-bf83-0f4c95af48d5.html
— Illinois state Senators demand list of convicted killers released early during pandemic – Greg Bishop 
https://www.thecentersquare.com/illinois/illinois-state-senators-demand-list-of-convicted-killers-released-early-during-pandemic/article_87509a8a-84d3-11ea-9c40-9faaa225e479.html

MCHENRY COUNTY BLOG
— DURING Board Meeting, Jack Franks Asks Citizens to Submit Comments by Email BEFORE the Meeting
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/04/23/during-board-meeting-jack-franks-asks-citizens-to-submit-comments-by-email-before-the-meeting/ 
— Bankruptcy for States Supported by U.S. Senate Republican Leader
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/04/23/bankruptcy-for-states-supported-by-u-s-senate-republican-leader/ 
— Greens, Libertarians Gain Ballot Access by Federal Court Order
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/04/22/greens-libertarians-gain-ballot-access-by-federal-court-order/ 
— Outline of Suzanne Ness’ Telephone Town Hall
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/04/22/outline-of-suzanne-ness-telephone-town-hall/ 
— Senate Passes PPP and Veterans Assistance Bills
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/04/22/senate-passes-ppp-and-veterans-assistance-bills/ 
— Attorney General Refuses to Release Names of Mayors Seeking to Delay Mandated FOIA Responses
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/04/22/attorney-general-refuses-to-release-names-of-mayors-seeking-to-delay-mandated-foia-responses/

ILLINOIS POLICY INSTITUTE
— PATRONAGE HIRES LEAD TO FEDERAL OVERSIGHT OF COOK COUNTY CLERK’S OFFICE – Ben Szalinski (DIERSEN: I should write a book about my critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes who focus on promoting patronage. I would focus on those who want jobs and/or contracts with Illinois, with DuPage County, with Milton Township, and/or with Wheaton.)
https://www.illinoispolicy.org/patronage-hires-lead-to-federal-oversight-of-cook-county-clerks-office/
— ILLINOIS PAYROLLS SEE LARGEST MONTHLY DROP SINCE GREAT RECESSION – Bryce Hill
https://www.illinoispolicy.org/illinois-payrolls-see-largest-monthly-drop-since-great-recession/

WASHINGTON TIMES
— Skeptical Republicans reject ‘blank check’ for governors – Dave Boyer and David Sherfinski (DIERSEN: If/when the leaders of Illinois, of your county, of your township, of your municipality, and/or of your municipal district gets a blank check, what will they do with it?)
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2020/apr/22/mitch-mcconnell-republicans-reject-blank-check-gov/

WASHINGTON FREE BEACON
— States Made Risky Bets with Pensions Before Coronavirus. Now They Want a Bailout. – Charles Fain Lehman
https://freebeacon.com/policy/states-made-risky-bets-with-pensions-before-coronavirus-now-they-want-a-bailout/
— America’s Pain Is the Ecosocialist’s Pleasure An Earth Day reminder – Editorial
https://freebeacon.com/coronavirus/americas-pain-is-the-ecosocialists-pleasure/

DAILY SIGNAL
— Harvard Smears Homeschooling Parents and Their Children – Nicole Russell 
https://www.dailysignal.com/2020/04/21/harvard-smears-homeschooling-parents-and-their-children/

FEDERALIST
— Instead Of ‘Flattening The Curve,’ We Flattened Hospitals, Doctors, And The U.S. Health Care System Across the country, hospitals shut down ‘non-essential’ procedures in preparation for a surge of coronavirus patients that never appeared. – John Daniel Davidson
https://thefederalist.com/2020/04/23/instead-of-flattening-the-curve-we-flattened-hospitals-doctors-and-the-u-s-health-care-system/

TOWNHALL
— Elected Officials Reward Illegal Aliens While Ignoring Struggling Veterans – Casey Ryan
https://townhall.com/columnists/caseyryan/2020/04/22/elected-officials-reward-illegal-aliens-while-ignoring-struggling-veterans-n2567404

AMERICAN GREATNESS
— The Chinese Coronavirus Is This Generation’s Tiananmen Test We are suffering a catastrophe of the Chinese Communist Party’s making. It must be held accountable, made to pay for the destruction it has caused, putting every lever of American power on the table to ensure it. – Ben Weingarten 
https://amgreatness.com/2020/04/22/the-chinese-coronavirus-is-this-generations-tiananmen-test/

EPOCH TIMES
— Protesters Across Nation Call for Easing of Lockdown Measures Demonstrators from coast to coast defy stay-at-home orders to call for ‘sensible’ easing of restrictions, allowing people to work again – BOWEN XIAO
https://www.theepochtimes.com/anti-lockdown-protests-surge-amid-ongoing-fight-against-virus-2_3319903.html
— USDA: Food Stamp Benefits Up 40 Percent – ZACHARY STIEBER
https://www.theepochtimes.com/usda-food-stamp-benefits-up-40-percent_3322954.html

THE HILL
— GOP sounds alarm bell over coronavirus-fueled debt – JORDAIN CARNEY (DIERSEN: Exactly, how fast are America, Illinois, your county, your township, your municipality, and the employers in the aforesaid headed for bankruptcy?)
https://thehill.com/policy/finance/494218-gop-sounds-alarm-bell-over-coronavirus-fueled-debt
— Pandemic sparks concerns about surging STD, HIV rates – JESSIE HELLMANN
https://thehill.com/policy/healthcare/494236-pandemic-sparks-concerns-about-surging-std-hiv-rates

HUFFINGTON POST
— Far-Right Network One America News Network Gets A Big Boost From Trump’s Coronavirus Briefings The conspiracy-laden outlet is using the president’s widely watched briefings to praise Trump and promote itself. – Nick Robins-Early
https://www.huffpost.com/entry/oan-trump-coronavirus_n_5ea05fd7c5b6b2e5b83b801c

POLITICO
— The Koch network, avatar of the tea party, rejects shutdown protests The decision reflects changes in the focus and tactics of the Koch-led movement in the Trump era. – MAGGIE SEVERNS (DIERSEN: I should write a book about past/present Libertarian plants in the Milton Township Republican Organization, DuPage County Republican Central Committee, Illinois Republican Party, TAPROOT Republicans of Illinois, Wheaton Chamber of Commerce, Illinois Center Right Coalition, American Association of Political Consultants Midwest Chapter, etc. and how they worked/work with Democrat plants, Green plants, and RINOs to a) drive conservatives like me out of the aforesaid organizations and b) destroy the aforesaid organizations.)
https://www.politico.com/news/2020/04/22/koch-coronavirus-shutdown-protests-202320

CNBC
— U.S. economy is in a ‘medically induced coma,’ but that doesn’t mean we’re heading into a depression just yet – Megan Leonhardt (DIERSEN: Exactly, how fast are America, Illinois, your county, your township, your municipality, and the employers in the aforesaid headed for bankruptcy?) 
https://www.cnbc.com/2020/04/22/us-economy-not-in-depression-yet.html
— ‘Biblical’ famines could double global hunger as a result of the coronavirus crisis, UN warns – Chloe Taylor
https://www.cnbc.com/2020/04/22/coronavirus-biblical-famines-could-double-global-hunger-un-warns.html

NEW YORK TIMES
— More Than 4 Million Workers Filed Unemployment Claims Last Week
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/04/23/business/stock-market-today-coronavirus.html
— The Cold Calculations America’s Leaders Will Have to Make Before Reopening With no vaccine or cure, the president, governors, mayors and county executives will have to decide how many deaths would be acceptable to restore a shattered economy. – Peter Baker
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/04/22/us/politics/coronavirus-reopening-governors-trump.html
— Airlines and Automakers Consider How to Reopen
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/04/22/business/stock-market-tracker-live-coronavirus.html
— The Quiet Hand of Conservative Groups in the Anti-Lockdown Protests – Kenneth P. Vogel, Jim Rutenberg and Lisa Lerer (DIERSEN: I should write a book about past/present Libertarian plants in the Milton Township Republican Organization, DuPage County Rublican Central Committee, Illinois Republican Party, TAPROOT Republicans of Illinois, Wheaton Chamber of Commerce, Illinois Center Right Coalition, American Association of Political Consultants Midwest Chapter, etc. and how they worked/work with Democrat plants, Green plants, and RINOs to a) drive conservatives like me out of the aforesaid organizations and b) destroy the aforesaid organizations.)
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/04/21/us/politics/coronavirus-protests-trump.html
— Stephen Moore: ‘Like a Nuclear Bomb’ Dropped on the Economy – Lisa Lerer 
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/04/22/us/politics/stephen-moore-coronavirus-economy.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Ever-increasingly, individuals, organizations, companies, governments, and countries that do not promote LGBTQ activity are being gotten rid of.
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/04/22/us/politics/intelligence-sharing-lgbt-laws.html
— With Selective Coronavirus Coverage, China Builds a Culture of Hate The state propaganda machine highlights other countries’ mistakes while suppressing China’s, fueling anger toward foreigners and domestic critics alike. – Li Yuan (DIERSEN: I should write a book about the cultures of the following: Milton Township Republican Organization, DuPage County Republican Central Committee, Illinois Republican Party, TAPROOT Republicans of Illinois, Wheaton Chamber of Commerce, Illinois Center Right Coalition, American Association of Political Consultants Midwest Chapter, GAO, IRS, Post Office, etc.)
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/04/22/business/china-coronavirus-propaganda.html
— Chinese Operatives Helped Spread Messages That Sowed Virus Panic in U.S., Officials Say – Edward Wong, Matthew Rosenberg and Julian E. Barnes (DIERSEN: I should write a book about those who paint themselves as being nasty vicious operatives for those who have lots of religious, government, political, and/or financial clout in Wheaton’s West District, Wheaton, Wheaton Chamber of Commerce, Milton Township, DuPage County, Illinois, Milton Township Republican Organization, DuPage County Republican Central Committee, Illinois Republican Party, etc.)
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/04/22/us/politics/coronavirus-china-disinformation.html
— As Leaders Urge Face Masks, Their Behavior Muffles the Message The medical guidelines are clear, but it’s not always an easy choice for image-conscious politicians. – Annie Karni and Maggie Astor
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/04/22/us/politics/coronavirus-masks.html

WALL STREET JOURNAL
— 2016 Conventions Might Have Been the Last Will Democrats make it to Milwaukee and Republicans to Charlotte N.C.? – Karl Rove
https://www.wsj.com/articles/2016-conventions-might-have-been-the-last-11587595465
— Bail Out the States? Any more federal aid should come with very strict conditions. – Editorial
https://www.wsj.com/articles/bail-out-the-states-11587597191
— Trump’s Best Re-Election Bet: Run Against China The public increasingly sees a threat, and he can argue the establishment was wrong for decades. – Walter Russell Mead
https://www.wsj.com/articles/trumps-best-re-election-bet-run-against-china-11587573159
— Students’ Summer-Internship Plans Evaporate Amid Coronavirus Pandemic As companies continue work-from-home edicts, many students see their offers rescinded; ‘It’s demoralizing’ – Patrick Thomas (DIERSEN: Have you had a job offer rescinded? In 1971, when I was 22 years old, Oldsmobile rescinded a job offer that I had accepted saying that it had just agreed to stop hiring Whites to settle an EEOC complaint. That directly resulted in my accepting a job offer from IRS.) 
https://www.wsj.com/articles/students-summer-internship-plans-evaporate-amid-coronavirus-pandemic-11587556801

NEW YORK PIX 11
— McConnell suggests states hit hard by COVID-19 consider filing for bankruptcy – Kirstin Cole
https://www.pix11.com/news/coronavirus/mcconnell-suggests-states-hit-hard-by-covid-19-consider-filing-for-bankruptcy

SANTA CRUZ NEWS
— Libertarian Activist Organizes “Re-Open” Santa Cruz March, Calls Pandemic a Hoax (DIERSEN: I should write a book about past/present Libertarian plants in the Milton Township Republican Organization, DuPage County Republican Central Committee, Illinois Republican Party, TAPROOT Republicans of Illinois, Wheaton Chamber of Commerce, Illinois Center Right Coalition, American Association of Political Consultants Midwest Chapter, etc. and how they worked/work with Democrat plants, Green plants, and RINOs to a) drive conservatives like me out of the aforesaid organizations and b) destroy the aforesaid organizations.)
https://www.indybay.org/newsitems/2020/04/22/18832568.php

NEW YORK MAGAZINE
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: A Trump-hater asks “Will Trump Allow the Coronavirus to Ravage Blue America?” How blue is your neighborhood, your precinct, your municipal district, your municipality, your township, and your county?
https://nymag.com/intelligencer/2020/04/is-trump-mobilizing-red-america-to-smite-blue-america.html
— National Conservatives Coordinated State Lockdown Protests – Ed Kilgore (DIERSEN: I should write a book about past/present Libertarian plants in the Milton Township Republican Organization, DuPage County Rublican Central Committee, Illinois Republican Party, TAPROOT Republicans of Illinois, Wheaton Chamber of Commerce, Illinois Center Right Coalition, American Association of Political Consultants Midwest Chapter, etc. and how they worked/work with Democrat plants, Green plants, and RINOs to a) drive conservatives like me out of the aforesaid organizations and b) destroy the aforesaid organizations.)
https://nymag.com/intelligencer/2020/04/national-conservatives-coordinate-state-lockdown-protests.html

NEW YORKER
— Chicago Plans for a Slow Recovery from the Coronavirus – Peter Slevin
https://www.newyorker.com/news/news-desk/chicago-plans-for-a-slow-recovery-from-the-coronavirus

ATLANTIC
— What the ‘Liberate’ Protests Really Mean for Republicans While some members of the GOP want to end the coronavirus shutdowns immediately, others are grappling with the complexities and risks of reopening the country. – RUSSELL BERMAN (DIERSEN: I should write a book about past/present Libertarian plants in the Milton Township Republican Organization, DuPage County Republican Central Committee, Illinois Republican Party, TAPROOT Republicans of Illinois, Wheaton Chamber of Commerce, Illinois Center Right Coalition, American Association of Political Consultants Midwest Chapter, etc. and how they worked/work with Democrat plants, Green plants, and RINOs to a) drive conservatives like me out of the aforesaid organizations and b) destroy the aforesaid organizations.)
https://www.theatlantic.com/politics/archive/2020/04/coronavirus-protests/610363/

NEW REPUBLIC
— The Media’s Coronavirus Coverage Exposes Its Ignorance About the Working Class Those whose livelihoods are being ravaged by the pandemic are getting further maligned by an out-of-touch press. – LIBBY WATSON (DIERSEN: I should write a book about past/present Libertarian plants in the Milton Township Republican Organization, DuPage County Republican Central Committee, Illinois Republican Party, TAPROOT Republicans of Illinois, Wheaton Chamber of Commerce, Illinois Center Right Coalition, American Association of Political Consultants Midwest Chapter, etc. and how they worked/work with Democrat plants, Green plants, and RINOs to a) drive conservatives like me out of the aforesaid organizations and b) destroy the aforesaid organizations.)
https://newrepublic.com/article/157399/medias-coronavirus-coverage-exposes-ignorance-working-class

INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS TIMES
— COVID-19 Protests Inflame America’s Political Division – Andrew Arnold (DIERSEN: I should write a book about past/present Libertarian plants in the Milton Township Republican Organization, DuPage County Republican Central Committee, Illinois Republican Party, TAPROOT Republicans of Illinois, Wheaton Chamber of Commerce, Illinois Center Right Coalition, American Association of Political Consultants Midwest Chapter, etc. and how they worked/work with Democrat plants, Green plants, and RINOs to a) drive conservatives like me out of the aforesaid organizations and b) destroy the aforesaid organizations.)
https://www.ibtimes.com/covid-19-protests-inflame-americas-political-division-2963180

COLDWELL BANKER
— FOR SALE: 1203 Golf Lane, Wheaton – $395,900
https://www.coldwellbankerhomes.com/il/wheaton/1203-golf-ln/pid_35692040/

April 22 Morning Edition

NBC5
— When Will Coronavirus Cases Peak in Illinois? Models Now Predict Mid-May, Pritzker Says
https://www.nbcchicago.com/top-videos-home/when-will-coronavirus-cases-peak-in-illinois-models-now-predict-mid-may-pritzker-says/2259801/

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— Wall Street ratings firm: COVID-19 could mean ‘long-term damage’ to already woeful Illinois finances The COVID-19 crisis will “exacerbate” financial problems that have festered in Illinois for years, analysts say. – Mitchell Armentrout
https://chicago.suntimes.com/politics/2020/4/21/21230351/illinois-credit-rating-downgrade-coronavirus-moodys
— COVID-19 could mean ‘long-term damage’ to already woeful Illinois finances
https://chicago.suntimes.com/coronavirus/2020/4/21/21229247/latest-coronavirus-news-live-updates-chicago-illinois-2020
— Chicago Police Department COVID-19 cases now at 365 Of the confirmed cases, 347 are officers and 18 are civilian employees.
https://chicago.suntimes.com/coronavirus/2020/4/21/21230401/chicago-police-department-covid-19-coronavirus-365
— Fourth of July fireworks may be the next victim of coronavirus One fireworks company suggests using only fireworks that explode high in the sky, which would allow watchers to view from their yards or cars and practice social distancing. – Mitch Dudek 
https://chicago.suntimes.com/metro-state/2020/4/21/21229761/july-fourth-fireworks-canceled-coronavirus
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Trump-haters use coronavirus to promote hatred against Trump.
https://chicago.suntimes.com/2020/4/21/21230025/donald-trump-executive-order-immigration-coronavirus-covid-green-cards-19-editorial
— Illinois still short of COVID-19 testing goal of 10,000 people a day — and even that might be less than what’s needed Gov. J.B. Pritzker set a testing goal late last month that has so far proven to be elusive. Whether the state can ramp up testing will determine how quickly life can return to normal. – Tom Schuba
https://chicago.suntimes.com/coronavirus/2020/4/21/21228424/illinois-testing-coronavirus-j-b-pritzker-covid-19
— Medical examiner confirms 66 more COVID-19 deaths; Cook County toll surpasses 1,000 Deaths in Cook County make up about 70% of deaths in the state.
https://chicago.suntimes.com/2020/4/21/21230531/medical-examiner-confirms-66-more-covid-19-deaths-cook-county-toll-surpasses-1000
— Lightfoot wins emergency spending and contracting authority through pandemic Aldermanic resistance was so strong, Budget Committee Chairman Pat Dowell (3rd) was forced to recess for an hour to give the mayor more time to lobby and appease aldermen and fend off a motion to delay the final vote. – Fran Spielman 
https://chicago.suntimes.com/2020/4/21/21229514/coronavirus-emergency-powers-ordinance-lightfoot-city-council-pandemic

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— DISGUSTING, TRAGIC: Pot pushers use coronavirus to push pot. 
https://www.chicagotribune.com/entertainment/music/ct-ent-willie-nelson-4-20-celebration-comment-20200421-wo2knre5m5hyzbe76euqhzekkm-story.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Ever-increasingly, Democrats demonize, denigrate, and condemn those who enforce laws as being racists.
https://www.chicagotribune.com/marijuana/illinois/ct-aclu-marijuana-arrests-racial-disparity-20200421-ct3tmkrambaf3dswlkqwh7bn4q-story.html
— At some Chicago homeless shelters, half of staff and residents tested positive for COVID-19. Advocates say better housing is crucial. – Cecilia Reyes (DIERSEN: What do you say to those who have for many decades steered homeless people to DuPage County and especially to Wheaton?) 
https://www.chicagotribune.com/coronavirus/ct-homeless-shelter-positive-cases-coronavirus-cha-vacant-units-20200421-vrvjo3vjyneh5ldn2cloauctpi-story.html

DAILY HERALD
— FRONT PAGE: Forest preserve parking lots closed in DuPage to discourage crowds – Robert Sanchez
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20200421/forest-preserve-parking-lots-closed-in-dupage-to-discourage-crowds
— Ives was right to focus on personal responsibility – James R. Kreamer, Naperville
https://www.dailyherald.com/discuss/20200420/ives-was-right-to-focus-on-personal-responsibility
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Trump-haters want isolated incidents to be used to paint Naperville as being full of racists and even worse things.
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20200422/naperville-working-toward-broad-steps-to-address-race-inclusion

WTTW
— What’s Being Done to Address COVID-19 at Nursing Homes in Illinois – Alexandra Silets 
https://news.wttw.com/2020/04/21/what-s-being-done-address-covid-19-nursing-homes-illinois
— DISGUSTING, TRAGIC: Pot pushers push pot.
https://wbbm780.radio.com/articles/weeds-420-celebration-moves-online

WBEZ
— Cook County Is Considering Disclosing COVID-19 Patients’ Addresses to First Responders – Kristen Schorsch
https://www.wbez.org/stories/cook-county-considers-disclosing-covid-19-patients-addresses-to-first-responders/c70fb87f-5f72-4363-a896-d65600e40454

HERALD & REVIEW
— State’s cannabis policy an injustice – Kathy Valente, Director of Operations, Illinois Family Institute, Tinley Park 
https://herald-review.com/opinion/letters/letter-states-cannabis-policy-an-injustice/article_3ad90dc5-d653-582f-9a73-67ca059aa300.html

SUBURBAN LIFE
— 102 more COVID-19 cases, including 5 deaths, reported in DuPage County A total of 99 COVID-19-related deaths reported in the county
https://www.mysuburbanlife.com/2020/04/21/102-more-covid-19-cases-including-5-deaths-reported-in-dupage-county/ahrgof0/

FOX ILLINOIS
— Virus cancels world events; divided opinions on reopening – AP
https://foxillinois.com/news/nation-world/virus-cancels-world-events-divided-opinions-on-reopening
— Trump defends decision to furlough Mar-a-Lago employees – AP
https://foxillinois.com/news/coronavirus/trump-defends-decision-to-furlough-mar-a-lago-employees

NEWS CHANNEL 20
— Pandemic worsening threat to global media freedom – AP
https://newschannel20.com/news/coronavirus/watchdog-pandemic-worsening-threat-to-global-media-freedom

NPR ILLINOIS
— America Weighs Health Versus Economy, As Divide Grows On When To Reopen – DOMENICO MONTANARO & ALANA WISE (DIERSEN: Democrats have always done everything they could to harm America’s economy a) to elect Democrats and b) to defeat Republicans.)
https://www.nprillinois.org/post/america-weighs-health-versus-economy-divide-grows-when-reopen#stream/0
— U.S. Must Avoid Building Racial Bias Into COVID-19 Emergency Guidance – JOSSIE CARRERAS TARTAK (DIERSEN: Ever-increasingly, Democrats, Libertarians, Greens, and RINOs hint/imply/argue/shout that minorities, females, younger people, those who have less money, etc. should get preference over Whites, males, older people, those who have more money, etc.)
https://www.nprillinois.org/post/opinion-us-must-avoid-building-racial-bias-covid-19-emergency-guidance#stream/0
— How Do You Do Contact Tracing? – JASON BEAUBIEN (DIERSEN: What has reduced your contacts with people? I am no longer a TAPROOT Republicans of Illinois chairman, Wheaton Chamber of Commerce Government Affairs Committee member, Milton Township Republican Organization webmaster, Illinois Center Right Coalition Steering Committee member, American Association of Political Consultants Midwest Chapter board member, GAO employee, etc.)
https://www.nprillinois.org/post/how-do-you-do-contact-tracing-poor-countries-have-plenty-advice#stream/0
(FROM THE ARTICLE: Contact tracing is used all over the world, including in the U.S. The idea is to track down anyone in recent contact with a newly diagnosed patient, then monitor the health of these contacts. In the developing world, it’s been a valuable tool in fighting infectious diseases like Ebola and tuberculosis. Public health workers there have lots of experience. So as the U.S. hires potentially hundreds of thousands of contact tracers to contain the coronavirus, health departments could be looking to models from such regions as Africa, South Asia and Latin America on how these teams will do their work.)

CENTRAL ILLINOIS PROUD
— Is there enough COVID-19 testing to safely reopen states? Lawmakers weigh in
https://www.centralillinoisproud.com/news/coronavirus/is-there-enough-covid-19-testing-to-safely-reopen-states-lawmakers-weigh-in/

NAPERVILLE COMMUNITY TELEVISION
— Local Officials Consider When Businesses Can Reopen
https://www.nctv17.com/news/local-officials-consider-when-businesses-can-reopen/

NAPERVILLE PATCH
— Naperville, IL Coronavirus Updates & News For April 22
https://patch.com/illinois/naperville/covid-19/2020-04-22

CENTER SQUARE
— Entering second month of stay-at-home order, Illinois State Rep. Darren Bailey, R-Xenia, not ruling out legal challenge to Pritzker’s power – Greg Bishop
https://www.thecentersquare.com/illinois/entering-second-month-of-stay-at-home-order-illinois-state-lawmaker-not-ruling-out-legal/article_ddac72a4-8411-11ea-a741-27e2c11d6f02.html
— State Rep. C.D. Davidsmeyer, R-Jacksonville, wants Congress give Illinois the ability to sue China over COVID-19 – Greg Bishop 
https://www.thecentersquare.com/illinois/state-lawmaker-wants-congress-give-illinois-the-ability-to-sue-china-over-covid-19/article_082a21e4-83fd-11ea-92f3-630ad51fef7d.html

WIREPOINTS
— Huge Flaw in Federal Guidelines Feeds Wrongheaded Thinking on ‘Opening Up’ – Mark Glennon
https://wirepoints.org/huge-flaw-in-federal-guidelines-feeds-wrongheaded-thinking-on-opening-up-wirepoints/

ILLINOIS POLICY INSTITUTE
— PRITZKER FAILING TO HELP OUT-OF-WORK ILLINOISANS AS OTHER STATES ADAPT – Austin Berg
https://www.illinoispolicy.org/pritzker-failing-to-help-out-of-work-illinoisans-as-other-states-adapt/

ILLINOIS REVIEW
— THREE REASONS WHY STATES LIKE ILLINOIS SHOULDN’T GET A CONGRESSIONAL BAILOUT
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2020/04/three-reasons-why-states-like-illinois-shouldnt-get-a-congressional-bailout.html
— ILLINOIS CONGRESSMAN LAHOOD CALLS ON CHINA TO STOP DELAYS EXPORTING COVID-19 TESTING SUPPLY TO U.S. (DIERSEN: What do you say to those who have worked the hardest to make America dependent on Communist China? What do you say to those who have worked the hardest to give Communist China the power to destroy America?)
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2020/04/illinois-congressman-lahood-calls-on-china-to-stop-delays-exporting-covid-19-testing-supply-to-us.html
— NATIONAL CORONAVIRUS RECOVERY COMMISSION ANNOUNCES FIVE-PHASE PLAN FOR REOPENING AMERICA
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2020/04/national-coronavirus-recovery-commission-announces-five-phase-plan-for-reopening-america.html
— WHAT THE WUHAN VIRUS ON THE USS THEODORE ROOSEVELT TELLS US ABOUT WHAT WE SHOULD DO NEXT
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2020/04/what-the-wuhan-virus-on-the-uss-theodore-roosevelt-tells-us-about-what-we-should-do-next.html
— GOVERNORS PROVIDE A LIBERTY VS. TYRANNY CONTRAST. WHICH ONE IS ILLINOIS?
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2020/04/governors-provide-a-liberty-vs-tyranny-contrast-which-one-is-illinois.html

WASHINGTON TIMES
— Coronavirus-related questions on immunity, treatments, reopening still unanswered – Shen Wu Tan 
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2020/apr/21/coronavirus-related-questions-on-immunity-treatmen/

FREEDOM’S JOURNAL
— BENEFITS VS. COSTS AND COVID-19 – Walter E. Williams
https://freedomsjournalinstitute.org/latest-news/opinion/benefits-vs-costs-and-covid-19/

GOPUSA
— Biden Delivers Own Version Of Bitter-Clinging ‘Deplorables’
https://www.gopusa.com/?p=87816

RUSH LIMBAUGH
— Poll: 60% of Democrats Blame Trump More Than China for Coronavirus (DIERSEN: In your neighborhood, in your precinct, in your municipal district, in your municipality, in your township, and in your county, what percent blame Trump more than China for coronavirus?)
https://www.rushlimbaugh.com/daily/2020/04/21/poll-60-of-dems-blame-trump-more-than-china-for-coronavirus/

FOX NEWS
— Trump suspension of immigration over coronavirus will protect our health, jobs and wages – Tom Homan 
https://www.foxnews.com/opinion/tom-homan-trump-suspension-of-immigration-over-coronavirus-will-protect-our-health-jobs-and-wages

AMERICAN GREATNESS
— Ivy League Schools to Receive Millions of Dollars in Coronavirus Relief – Eric Lendrum
https://amgreatness.com/2020/04/22/ivy-league-schools-to-receive-millions-of-dollars-in-coronavirus-relief/

BREITBART
— Democrats Call Trump ‘Xenophobe’ yet Obama, Sanders Have Praised Immigration Reduction to Boost Wages – SEAN MORAN
https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2020/04/21/democrats-call-trump-xenophobe-yet-obama-sanders-have-praised-immigration-reduction-to-boost-wages/
— Dan Crenshaw: Leftists ‘Obsessed’ with Blaming Trump for Coronavirus – KRISTINA WONG
https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2020/04/21/dan-crenshaw-leftists-obsessed-with-blaming-trump-for-coronavirus/
— Russia Cancels Victory Day Parade, Quarantines 15,000 Troops – JOHN HAYWARD
https://www.breitbart.com/national-security/2020/04/21/russia-cancels-victory-day-parade-quarantines-15000-troops/

BLAZE
— Mind-reading MSNBC panel: ‘Overwhelmingly white’ protesters demanding reopening of economy actually want ‘more black and brown people to die’ ‘They are the Fox News, Nazi, confederate death cult rump of the Republican Party’ – Dave Urbanski
https://www.theblaze.com/news/mind-reading-msnbc-panel-overwhelmingly-white-protesters-demanding-reopening-of-economy-actually-want-more-black-and-brown-people-to-die

SEAN HANNITY
— SQUAD SPEWS HATE: Rep. Pressley Accuses President Trump of ‘War Crimes’ for Virus Response
https://hannity.com/media-room/squad-spews-hate-rep-pressley-accuses-president-trump-of-war-crimes-for-virus-response/

CNS NEWS
— Joe Biden: ‘Trump is Fanning the Flames of White Supremacy and Hatred in Our Country’ (DIERSEN: How soon will Biden officially call for the a) the Democrats in your neighborhood to get rid of the Republicans in your neighborhood once and for all, b) the Democrats in your precinct to get rid of the Republicans in your precinct once and for all, c) the Democrats in your municipal district to get rid of the Republicans in your municipal district once and for all, d) the Democrats in your municipality to get rid of the Republicans in your municipality once and for all, e) the Democrats in your township to get rid of the Republicans in your township once and for all, f) the Democrats in your county to get rid of the Republicans in your county once and for all, g) the Democrats in Illinois to get rid of the Republicans in Illinois once and for all, and h) the Democrats in America to get rid of the Republicans in America once and for all? Ever-increasingly, Republicans are buying firearms and ammunition for their self-defense.) 
https://www.cnsnews.com/article/national/cnsnewscom-staff/joe-biden-trump-fanning-flames-white-supremacy-and-hatred-our

DAILY CALLER
— Nearly 2/3 Of Americans View China Unfavorably As Beijing Officials Blame U.S. For Virus: Poll – CHRIS WHITE
https://dailycaller.com/2020/04/21/america-china-unfavorable-coronavirus-pew-poll/

DAILY SIGNAL
— China Suppressed the Truth About Coronavirus. Top WHO Officials Keep Praising China’s ‘Transparency.’ – Peter Hasson
https://www.dailysignal.com/2020/04/21/china-suppressed-the-truth-about-coronavirus-top-who-officials-keep-praising-chinas-transparency/

DAILY WIRE
— Journalists Say Trump’s Flagrant Misinformation Needs To Be Filtered Through Their Unreasoning Hatred And Lies [Satire] – Andrew Klavan
https://www.dailywire.com/news/journalists-say-trumps-flagrant-misinformation-needs-to-be-filtered-through-their-unreasoning-hatred-and-lies-satire

PATRIOT POST
— AOC Celebrates Oil-Market Collapse – Gary Bauer
https://patriotpost.us/opinion/70108-aoc-celebrates-oil-market-collapse-2020-04-22

MEDIA RESEARCH CENTER
— Liberal Media Double-Down on Anti-Trump Coverage After Impeachment Acquittal – L. Brent Bozell III
https://go.mrc.org/April2020/CoronaVirus-1000YQ-5086LC.html

NEWS BUSTERS
— Journalists Coldly Claim Trump and GOP Want Thousands to Die – Geoffrey Dickens
https://www.newsbusters.org/blogs/nb/geoffrey-dickens/2020/04/21/top-16-journalists-coldly-claim-trump-and-gop-want-thousands-die
— MSNBC: Trump Backers Making China the ‘New Scary Non-White People’ – Brad Wilmouth
https://www.newsbusters.org/blogs/nb/brad-wilmouth/2020/04/21/msnbc-trump-backers-making-china-new-scary-nonwhite-people

THE HILL
— Poll: 43 percent of Americans have lost jobs or wages due to coronavirus outbreak – REID WILSON (DIERSEN: When employers get rid of their employees, who goes and who stays? While I worked for GAO 1980-1997, the first to go were those who were Republican, White, male, non-veteran, non-poor, Protestant, German American, and/or those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time 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://thehill.com/homenews/state-watch/493913-poll-43-percent-of-americans-have-lost-jobs-or-wages-due-to-coronavirus
— USPS is hanging on by a thread – KIMBERLY WEHLE
https://thehill.com/opinion/finance/493920-usps-is-hanging-on-by-a-thread
— Illinois governor: Trump encouraging coronavirus protests is ‘fomenting some violence’ – ZACK BUDRYK (DIERSEN: How soon will Pritzker officially call for the a) the Democrats in your neighborhood to get rid of the Republicans in your neighborhood once and for all, b) the Democrats in your precinct to get rid of the Republicans in your precinct once and for all, c) the Democrats in your municipal district to get rid of the Republicans in your municipal district once and for all, d) the Democrats in your municipality to get rid of the Republicans in your municipality once and for all, e) the Democrats in your township to get rid of the Republicans in your township once and for all, f) the Democrats in your county to get rid of the Republicans in your county once and for all, g) the Democrats in Illinois to get rid of the Republicans in Illinois once and for all, and h) the Democrats in America to get rid of the Republicans in America once and for all? Ever-increasingly, Republicans are buying firearms and ammunition for their self-defense.) 
https://thehill.com/homenews/state-watch/493923-illinois-governor-trump-encouraging-stay-at-home-protests-is-fomenting

POLITICO
— Public health experts are now the bad guys – JILLIAN DEUTSCH and SARAH WHEATON (DIERSEN: What percent of public health experts are anti-Trump, anti-Protestant, anti-conservative, anti-patriotic, anti-Republican, anti-American, anti-White, anti-male, anti-older people, anti-rich people, anti-gun owners, anti-German Americans, anti-draft avoiders, and/or anti-those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time?)
https://www.politico.com/news/2020/04/21/public-health-experts-are-now-the-bad-guys-198174
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: A Trump-hater says “The government is all in on coronavirus: How it’s still not enough Every policy solution has been small in scope for the problem we face.”
https://www.politico.com/news/2020/04/21/government-response-coronavirus-199992

ASSOCIATED PRESS
— Virus misinformation flourishes in online protest groups – Amanda Seitz (DIERSEN: According to my critics/opponents, all government and political news and commentary is misinformation except for the government and political news and commentary that they put out or bless. What do you say to my critics/opponents when I include in GOPUSA ILLINOIS emails links to articles that they put out or bless ?)
https://www.news4jax.com/news/politics/2020/04/21/virus-misinformation-flourishes-in-online-protest-groups/

CNN
— U.S. could see a higher summer death toll as CDC warns of a winter coronavirus outbreak that may be worse – Christina Maxouris
https://www.cnn.com/2020/04/22/health/us-coronavirus-wednesday/index.html

CNBC
— Joe Biden raises over $46 million in March as he faces pressure to attract more small-dollar donors – Brian Schwartz
https://www.cnbc.com/2020/04/21/joe-biden-urged-to-attract-small-donors-after-raising-46-million-in-march.html

REUTERS
— Wall Street tumbles as oil crash stirs pandemic fears – Noel Randewich
https://www.reuters.com/article/us-usa-stocks/wall-street-tumbles-as-oil-crash-stirs-pandemic-fears-idUSKCN22319P

ABC NEWS
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: A Trump-hater says “Trump’s threat of total immigration ban ignites outrage, confusion.”
https://abcnews.go.com/Politics/trumps-threat-total-immigration-ban-ignites-outrage-confusion/story?id=70265156

NEW YORK TIMES
— With Selective Coronavirus Coverage, China Builds a Culture of Hate The state propaganda machine highlights other countries’ mistakes while suppressing China’s, fueling anger toward foreigners and domestic critics alike. – Li Yuan
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/04/22/business/china-coronavirus-propaganda.html
— FRONT PAGE: The Quiet Hand of Conservative Groups in the Anti-Lockdown Protests Groups in a loose coalition have tapped their networks to drive up turnout at recent rallies in state capitals and financed lawsuits, polling and research to combat the stay-at-home orders. – Kenneth P. Vogel, Jim Rutenberg and Lisa Lerer
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/04/21/us/politics/coronavirus-protests-trump.html
— Joe Biden Starts General Election Nearly $187 Million Behind Trump New fund-raising figures show the depth of the financial hole in which Mr. Biden finds himself against a president and Republican Party that have built up a huge war chest. – Shane Goldmacher
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/04/21/us/politics/biden-2020-fundraising.html
— Coronavirus Threatens Press Freedom Around the World, Report Says The United States, which ranked 45th out of 180 countries and territories, and Brazil were becoming models of hostility toward the news media, according to the World Press Freedom Index. – Jenny Gross (DIERSEN: I should write a book about those who have been most hostile toward me and my GOPUSA ILLINOIS emails since 2000. I would focus on those who have lots of religious, government, political, and/or financial clout in Wheaton’s West District, Wheaton, Glen Ellyn, Milton Township, DuPage County, and Illinois. I would focus on those who paint themselves as being religious, conservative, and/or Republican.)
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/04/21/world/americas/coronavirus-press-freedom-journalism.html
— OUTRAGEOUS: Sheriff Told Teen to Take Down Posts About Coronavirus, Family’s Lawsuit Says Amyiah Cohoon, 16, was asked to remove Instagram posts about what she believed was her experience with Covid-19 because it upset some parents at her school, the lawsuit said. – Mihir Zaveri (DIERSEN: Of course, my critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes side with the Sheriff against the teen.)
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/04/21/us/marquette-county-sheriff-instagram-lawsuit.html
— FRONT PAGE: Solving the Mysteries of Coronavirus With Genetic Fingerprints Scientists traced the virus brought to the Seattle area in January. They were astonished to learn that the same branch of the virus traveled on through at least a dozen states and to other parts of the world. – Mike Baker and Sheri Fink
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/04/22/us/coronavirus-sequencing.html
— As Leaders Urge Face Masks, Their Behavior Muffles the Message The medical guidelines are clear, but it’s not always an easy choice for image-conscious politicians. – Annie Karni and Maggie Astor
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/04/22/us/politics/coronavirus-masks.html

— The Death of the Department Store: ‘Very Few Are Likely to Survive’ Shuttered flagships. Empty malls. Canceled orders. Risks of bankruptcy. The coronavirus has hit the behemoths of the retail world. Sapna Maheshwari and Vanessa Friedman
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/04/21/business/coronavirus-department-stores-neiman-marcus.html

WASHINGTON POST
— CDC director warns second wave of coronavirus is likely to be even more devastating – Lena H. Sun
https://www.washingtonpost.com/health/2020/04/21/coronavirus-secondwave-cdcdirector/
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: If you promote hatred of Trump, Trump-haters promote you.
https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2020/04/21/america-has-been-abused-by-this-president-former-rnc-chairman-michael-steele-says/
— IRS stimulus checks are going to dead people, while needy go without – Michelle Singletary 
https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/personal-finance/irs-stimulus-checks-are-going-to-dead-people-while-needy-go-without/2020/04/21/de380002-8408-11ea-a3eb-e9fc93160703_story.html

USA TODAY
— Amazon and Target workers plan ‘sickouts’ over coronavirus safety concerns – Kelly Tyko
https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/2020/04/21/target-amazon-workers-call-more-covid-19-safety-measures/2995955001/

WALL STREET JOURNAL
— Some States Look to Reopen, but Others Want More Testing First Attorney General says Justice Department would consider backing those who claim states’ coronavirus policies violate their rights – Jennifer Calfas, Arian Campo-Flores and Ruth Bender
https://www.wsj.com/articles/coronavirus-latest-news-04-21-2020-11587459301
— Oil-Price Crash Deepens, Weighs on Global Markets Stocks fall as U.S. crude benchmark plunges, a day after one contract fell below zero – Joe Wallace, David Hodari and Amrith Ramkumar
https://www.wsj.com/articles/oil-crash-accelerates-rippling-to-currencies-and-stocks-11587463189
— Coronavirus and the Laboratories in Wuhan Their researchers travel to caves across China, where they capture live bats to study viruses. – Tom Cotton
https://www.wsj.com/articles/coronavirus-and-the-laboratories-in-wuhan-11587486996
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Democrats want immigrants because immigrants vote for democrats. RINOs want immigrants because RINOs want cheap labor.
https://www.wsj.com/articles/trumps-immigration-distraction-11587511218

BLOOMBERG
— Stocks Are Finally Feeling the Fear That’s Hitting Other Markets – Sam Potter, Justina Lee, and Anchalee Worrachate
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2020-04-21/stocks-are-finally-feeling-the-fear-that-s-hitting-other-markets
— Grim Economics of Shutdown Balances Death Against Unemployment – Craig Torres
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2020-04-21/grim-economics-of-shutdown-balances-death-against-unemployment

PENSIONS & INVESTMENTS
— Pandemic likely to worsen U.S. retirement savings deficit – MARGARIDA CORREIA (DIERSEN: According to your critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes, why were you able to save more for your retirement? My critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes stress my good health, my avoiding the draft, my wife and I giving up trying to have children, our not adopting, our not becoming foster parents, our federal health, dental, and vision insurance subsidy, etc. They hint/imply/argue/shout that the federal government grossly overpaid me, that my Civil Service Retirement System pension is far too generous, etc. They hint/imply/argue/shout than I, my parents, my grandparents, my great grandparents, and the rest of my ancestors discriminated against minorities, against women, against non-German Americans, against non-Missouri Synod Lutherans, against etc., and that I benefitted directly from that.) 
https://www.pionline.com/retirement-plans/ebri-pandemic-likely-worsen-us-retirement-savings-deficit

SEATTLE PI
— More than 700,000 workers in Washington directly impacted by COVID-19 – Becca Savransky (DIERSEN: What percent of those in your neighborhood, in your precinct, in your municipal district, in your municipality, in your township, and in your county a) are “workers” and/or b) have been directly impacted financially in a major way by COVID-19? It seems that the more of the following that you are, the less likely that you have, are, and will be directly impacted financially in a major way: retired, non-poor, no dependents.) 
https://www.seattlepi.com/coronavirus/article/more-than-700-k-workers-in-wa-impacted-by-covid-19-15213239.php

KOMO NEWS
— Tips for building your best natural immunity to fight a virus – Denise Whitaker (DIERSEN: Of course, the more natural immunity that you have to fight viruses, the more that Democrats, Libertarians, Greens, and RINOs will hint/imply/argue/shout that is a) because you are a White supremacist, Nazi, KKK member, hater, racist, sexist, bigot, and even worse things and b) because you are a Trump supporter, Protestant, conservative, patriotic, Republican, American, White, male, older, non-poor, gun owner, German American, draft avoider, and/or because your ancestors have been in America for a long time.)
https://komonews.com/news/local/best-ways-to-build-immunity

FED SMITH
— White House Tells Federal Employees to Prepare to Return to Their Offices – Ian Smith (DIERSEN: I was a federal employee for almost 30 years, almost 3 years working for the Post Office 1966-1969, almost 9 years working for IRS 1971-1980, and almost 18 years working for GAO 1980-1997.) 
https://www.fedsmith.com/2020/04/20/white-house-tells-federal-employees-prepare-return-their-offices/

GOVERNMENT EXECUTIVE
— Union Files National Grievance Over Alleged Safety Violations at Federal Prisons During Coronavirus Pandemic Forced leave, lack of protective gear and privacy breaches are among the allegations. – COURTNEY BUBLE
https://www.govexec.com/workforce/2020/04/union-files-national-grievance-over-alleged-safety-violations-federal-prisons-during-coronavirus-pandemic/164755/

PEW RESEARCH CENTER
— About Half of Lower-Income Americans Report Household Job or Wage Loss Due to COVID-19 Only 23% say they have emergency funds that would last them three months – KIM PARKER, JULIANA MENASCE HOROWITZ AND ANNA BROWN
https://www.pewsocialtrends.org/2020/04/21/about-half-of-lower-income-americans-report-household-job-or-wage-loss-due-to-covid-19/

SPLC
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Ever-increasingly, SPLC promotes hatred against individuals, organizations, companies, governments, and countries that are Trump supporters, Protestant, conservative, patriotic, Republican, American, White, male, older, non-poor, gun owners, German American, draft avoiders, and those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.
https://www.splcenter.org/news/2020/04/21/covid-19-updates-splc-continues-fight-against-injustice
https://www.splcenter.org/hatewatch/2020/04/21/anti-immigrant-movement-has-history-politicizing-disease

April 20 Evening Edition

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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