March 11 Evening Edition

WHITE HOUSE
— Watch live: President Trump addresses the nation  Tonight at 9 p.m. ET, President Donald J. Trump will address Americans from the Oval Office about our country’s fight against the global Coronavirus outbreak.
https://www.whitehouse.gov/1600daily/

ABC7
— Chicago Election Board urges vote by mail, early voting amid COVID-19 outbreak for Illinois primary
https://abc7chicago.com/politics/chicago-election-board-urges-early-voting-amid-covid-19-outbreak/6003279/

NBC5
— New Guidelines for Illinois Nursing Homes As Coronavirus Spreads Illinois has 1,200 long-term care facilities serving more than 100,000 residents, according to the Illinois Department of Public Health. – Katie Kim 
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/new-guidelines-for-illinois-nursing-homes-as-coronavirus-spreads/2235144/

WGN TV
— Biden cancels Illinois campaign event
https://wgntv.com/news/coronavirus/biden-cancels-illinois-campaign-event/

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— Naperville cancels St. Patrick’s Day parade, 5K ‘out of an abundance of caution’ in light of coronavirus – ERIN HEGARTY
https://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/naperville-sun/ct-nvs-naperville-st-patricks-day-parade-st-20200311-hq2h5kc7znakpk4huim6ej4gge-story.html
— Coronavirus in downtown Chicago: COVID-19 case at Prudential Plaza; nearby buildings alert tenants, employees – RYAN ORI
https://www.chicagotribune.com/coronavirus/ct-coronavirus-case-prudential-office-building-20200311-k3g3mheprnbjdb4pjtunlrmgla-story.html
— Will, DuPage counties to stock polling places with hand sanitizer in wake of coronavirus – ERIN HEGARTY
https://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/naperville-sun/ct-nvs-early-voting-coronavirus-sanitizer-will-dupage-counties-st-20200309-wrvz4nxtpvedbf463s4zzzbvki-story.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Ever-increasingly, to be a Democrat is to be someone who promotes hatred full time against individuals, organizations, companies, governments, and countries that are Trump supporters, Protestant, conservative, patriotic, Republican, American, White, male, older, gun owners, German American, draft avoiders, and those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.
https://www.chicagotribune.com/columns/dahleen-glanton/ct-dahleen-glanton-bigoted-candidates-republican-problem-20200311-vhmn5ys4dba4bfffoondg5qy4m-story.html
— 2020 census getting underway: Website goes live as counting set to begin – AP
https://www.chicagotribune.com/nation-world/ct-nw-us-census-live-website-20200310-sg3th4shsrgufmmehuf52gw5ey-story.html
— GOP auditor candidates in DuPage question if longevity a good or bad thing for job they want – GILES BRUCE (DIERSEN: My critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes demonize, denigrate, and condemn the experience that I gained a) working for GAO for almost 18 years, the last 11 years of which at the GS-13 Step 1-10 levels, currently $85,084-$131,532/year, b) working for IRS for almost 9 years, the last 5 1/2 years of which at the GS-12 Step 1-5 levels, currently $85,084-$96,431/year, c) passing the Certified Internal Auditor and CPA examinations on my first attempt, d) earning three job related master’s degrees, e) etc.)
https://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/naperville-sun/ct-nvs-dupage-auditor-candidates-gop-st-0311-20200310-bnju4vmmy5b6haowrj2pemgfum-story.html
— FRONT PAGE TOP OF FOLD IN NAPERVILLE SUN: Loss of grants puts housing for homeless LGBTQ youth in jeopardy – SUZANNE BAKER (DIERSEN: DISGUSTING, TRAGIC: Ever-increasingly, Democrats encourage young people to be LGBTQers.)
https://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/naperville-sun/ct-nvs-360-youth-services-grant-loss-housing-st-0311-20200310-k44mpuyv4va43ldiqukuaa25ea-story.html
— Coronavirus around the world: WHO declares outbreak is now a pandemic, Italy closes all stores except pharmacies and food markets – AP
https://www.chicagotribune.com/coronavirus/ct-nw-coronavirus-around-the-world-20200311-l2zpnruyxzdhjegdqstsms7b4a-story.html
— Amtrak to reduce routes, roll out voluntary leave program as coronavirus cuts train travel in half – ROBERT CHANNICK
https://www.chicagotribune.com/business/ct-biz-amtrak-routes-voluntary-leave-coronavirus-20200311-knwruqbynrehbkda4xygcndz7u-story.html
— Green beer will still flow in Chicago despite St. Patrick’s parade cancellations due to coronavirus fears, but bars expect big losses – JOSH NOEL, LOUISA CHU, PHIL VETTEL, GRACE WONG and ADAM LUKACH
https://www.chicagotribune.com/coronavirus/ct-food-patricks-parades-canceled-fallout-chicago-0311-20200311-y4lxmeytrjg2tost2s7mp2otq4-story.html
— Chicago-area blood drives canceled over coronavirus fears, sparking concern about hospital supplies – LISA SCHENCKER
https://www.chicagotribune.com/coronavirus/ct-coronavirus-blood-drives-canceled-illinois-shortage-20200311-4wwkcyhrfzfirkebxtohjmaaxe-story.html
— House Republicans call for suspension, audit of Illinois’ automatic voter registration in light of latest problems – JAMIE MUNKS
https://www.chicagotribune.com/politics/ct-avr-suspension-proposal-20200311-ppykro3odfcnznk6btovwexwum-story.html

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— City election board to move 25 Election Day voting locations The move comes amid concerns about the spread of the coronavirus. In other election news, State’s Attorney Kim Foxx has canceled her election-night party due to virus concerns. – Rachel Hinton 
https://chicago.suntimes.com/coronavirus/2020/3/11/21174939/coronavirus-polling-places-moved-election-day-voting
— Coronavirus sparks nursing homes in Chicago and beyond to rethink polling place duties Polling place switches are prompting city election officials to encourage voters to either early vote by March 16, or vote by mail, with a deadline to apply on Thursday. Officials said applications have to be in their Chicago office or arrive via mail by 5 p.m. – Tina Sfondeles 
https://chicago.suntimes.com/politics/2020/3/10/21173854/coronavirus-polling-places-chicago-peoria-dupage-nursing-homes-early-voting
— Joe Biden cancels Chicago rally and fundraisers in wake of coronavirus crisis Biden planned fundraisers and a get-out-the-vote rally Friday in Chicago ahead of the Illinois primary. – Lynn Sweet
https://chicago.suntimes.com/elections/2020/3/11/21175378/joe-biden-cancels-chicago-rally-fundraisers-coronavirus-crisis
— Why Chicago’s 4th Congressional District — those ‘earmuffs’ — are about fairness and not gerrymandering The district was drawn to give Latinos a chance to elect someone of their choosing, not for cynical partisan gain or to dilute the vote of African Americans. – Liliana Scales
https://chicago.suntimes.com/2020/3/11/21164850/illinois-4th-congressional-district-gerrymandering-voting-rights-act-census-liliana-scales

DAILY HERALD
— Coronavirus state count at 25, including 1 new in Lake County, 2 at Arlington Heights hospital – Eric Peterson & Marni Pyke
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20200311/coronavirus-state-count-at-25-including-1-new-in-lake-county-2-at-arlington-heights-hospital
— McHenry County Board Chairman Jack Franks has declared a state of emergency for the county in response to its first COVID-19 case, officials said in a news release Wednesday.
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20200311/mchenry-county-declares-state-of-emergency
— DuPage taking steps to reduce courthouse visitors amid coronavirus fears – Robert Sanchez
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20200311/dupage-taking-steps-to-reduce-courthouse-visitors-amid-coronavirus-fears
— Administration weighs delaying tax deadline amid outbreak – AP
https://www.dailyherald.com/article/20200311/business/303119923/
— Lake County clerk suggests precautions when voting
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20200311/lake-county-clerk-suggests-precautions-when-voting
— Wauconda Township Trustee Steven Stiller dies following accident at home – Russell Lissau
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20200311/wauconda-township-trustee-steven-stiller-dies-following-accident-at-home
— Elgin providing hand sanitizing, asking screening questions
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20200311/elgin-providing-hand-sanitizing-asking-screening-questions
— Two more coronavirus patients receiving treatment from Northwest Community Healthcare – Eric Peterson
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20200311/two-more-coronavirus-patients-receiving-treatment-from-northwest-community-healthcare
— Woodstock driver’s license facility closed over coronavirus concerns – Nabiha Asim
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20200311/woodstock-drivers-license-facility-closed-over-coronavirus-concerns

CRAIN’S CHICAGO BUSINESS
— Pru Plaza coronavirus case confirmed Tenants at One Two Pru have been told a worker at the massive complex is ill with the virus. It’s believed to be Chicago’s first confirmed case at a major downtown office building. – STEPHANIE GOLDBERG
https://www.chicagobusiness.com/commercial-real-estate/pru-plaza-coronavirus-case-confirmed

MCHENRY COUNTY BLOG
— Carolyn Schofield Hit Piece on Allen Skillicorn
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/03/11/carolyn-schofield-hit-piece-on-allen-skillicorn/ 
— IL-14: Primary is an Either O.R. Race
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/03/11/il-14-primary-is-an-either-o-r-race/ 
— Gradel Allies Add Catalina Lauf to Hit List
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/03/11/gradel-allies-add-catalina-lauf-to-hit-list/ 
— Rezin Sends Letter Focused on McHenry County Voters
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/03/11/rezin-sends-letter-focused-on-mchenry-county-voters/ 
— Planned Parenthood Endorsement Stressed in Personal PAC’s Second Mailing on Brian Sager’s Behalf
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/03/11/planned-parenthood-endorsement-stressed-in-personal-pacs-second-mailing-on-brian-sagers-behalf/ 
— Yet Another Hit Piece against Oberweis and Rezin from Gradel Allies
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/03/11/yet-another-hit-piece-against-oberweis-and-rezin-from-gradel-allies/ 
— McHenry County Health Department Doing Tracing Contacts of Teen with Coronavirus, But Won’t Disclose Hometown
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/03/11/mchenry-county-health-department-doing-tracing-contacts-of-teen-with-coronavirus-but-wont-disclose-hometown/ 
— NWH Endorses Carolyn Schofield for State Representative in the GOP Primary
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/03/11/nwh-endorses-carolyn-schofield-for-state-representative-in-the-gop-primary/ 
— Pro-Abortion-at-Any-Time Personal PAC Mails for Brian Sager
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/03/11/pro-abortion-at-any-time-personal-pac-mails-for-brian-sager/ 
— IL-14: Ted Gradel Mailer Has His Positives and Sue Rezin Negatives
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/03/11/il-14-ted-gradel-mailer-has-his-positives-and-sue-rezin-negatives/ 
— Brian Sager Endorsed by Windy City Times
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/03/10/brian-sager-endorsed-by-windy-city-times/ 
— Letter Carolyn Schofield Sent the NRA
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/03/10/letter-carolyn-sent-the-nra/

ILLINOIS REVIEW
— OBERWEIS RESPONDS TO CAMPAIGN FUNDING QUERY FROM 6 GOP STATE REPS
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2020/03/oberweis-responds-to-campaign-funding-query-from-6-gop-state-reps.html
— GOVERNOR’S NEW IMMIGRATION POLICY PUTS ILLINOIS FAMILIES AT RISK – John M. Cabello, R-Machesney Park State Representative, 68th District
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2020/03/op-ed-governors-new-immigration-policy-puts-illinois-families-at-risk.html

CAPITOL FAX
— Secretary White bans large groups from Statehouse
https://capitolfax.com/2020/03/11/secretary-white-bans-large-groups-from-statehouse/
— Illinois Senate President Don Harmon today announced the cancellation of next week’s Senate session days as part of a public health initiative to limit exposure and hopefully slow the spread of the COVID-19 virus.
https://capitolfax.com/2020/03/11/session-canceled-for-next-week/
— Pritzker announces 6 additional COVID-19 cases, for a total of 25
https://capitolfax.com/2020/03/11/pritzker-announces-6-additional-covid-19-cases-for-a-total-of-25/
— ICJL says be wary of judicial candidates with Irish surnames during St. Patrick’s Day voting
https://capitolfax.com/2020/03/11/icjl-says-be-wary-of-judicial-candidates-with-irish-surnames-during-st-patricks-day-voting/
— Pritzker will file emergency rules to provide benefits to people unemployed due to COVID-19
https://capitolfax.com/2020/03/11/pritzker-will-file-emergency-rules-to-provide-benefits-to-people-unemployed-due-to-covid-19/

WASHINGTON TIMES
— Blaming Trump for the ‘Wuhan Virus’ Left uses the coronavirus outbreak to beat up on the president because impeachment didn’t work – Tammy Bruce (DIERSEN: I should write a book about those a) who blame me, b) who blame my GOPUSA ILLINOIS emails, and c) who blame my service as a Republican Precinct Committeeman, 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, and American Association of Political Consultants Midwest Chapter board member FOR ALL OF THEIR PROBLEMS, FOR ALL OF YOUR PROBLEMS, FOR ALL OF MY PROBLEMS, AND FOR ALL OF EVERYONE’S PROBLEMS.) 
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2020/mar/11/blaming-donald-trump-for-the-wuhan-virus/
— What would the liberal media do if Trump verbally attacked a Michigan autoworker? Joe Biden gets a pass and cheered for his inappropriate actions – Tim Young
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2020/mar/11/what-would-the-liberal-media-do-if-president-trump/

WASHINGTON EXAMINER
— 150,000 immigrants from 72 nations with coronavirus stopped at border – Paul Bedard
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/washington-secrets/dhs-warns-150-000-immigrants-from-72-coronavirus-nations-at-border

BREITBART
— Unlike Trump, Joe Biden Punches Down – JOEL B. POLLAK
https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2020/03/11/pollak-unlike-trump-joe-biden-punches-down/

CNS NEWS
— Bernie Sanders: Trump ‘is a Racist, a Sexist, a Homophobe, a Xenophobe and a Religious Bigot’
https://www.cnsnews.com/article/national/cnsnewscom-staff/bernie-sanders-trump-racist-sexist-homophobe-xenophobe-and

CAMPUS REFORM
— University of Chicago student Evita Duffy, daughter of former GOP rep ‘harassed,’ ‘threatened’ for opposing socialism – Celine Ryan
https://www.campusreform.org/?ID=14494
— ‘Corrupt,’ ‘creepy,’ and ‘racist’: Students don’t think very highly of Joe Biden – Jon Street
https://www.campusreform.org/?ID=14498

THE HILL
— Trump huddles with bankers on coronavirus economic relief – SYLVAN LANE 
https://thehill.com/policy/finance/487087-trump-to-huddle-with-bankers-on-coronavirus-economic-relief
— Top Trump officials adopt more urgent tone as coronavirus spreads – BRETT SAMUELS
https://thehill.com/policy/healthcare/487108-top-trump-officials-adopt-more-urgent-tone-as-coronavirus-spreads
— States impose drastic measures to battle coronavirus – JESSIE HELLMANN 
https://thehill.com/homenews/state-watch/487109-states-impose-drastic-measures-to-battle-coronavirus

HUFFINGTON POST
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Trump-haters say “Do Not Listen To Trump On Coronavirus.”
https://www.huffpost.com/entry/coronavirus-trump-health-experts_n_5e6941bcc5b6dda30fc28bbc

POLITICO
— ‘We are part of the problem’: Lawmakers seek to halt Capitol visits as the outbreak grows Visitors continue to flow into the Capitol, even as coronavirus fears escalate. – SARAH FERRIS and MELANIE ZANONA
https://www.politico.com/news/2020/03/11/lawmakers-capitol-visits-coronavirus-125965

CNN
— World Health Organization declares coronavirus a pandemic – Jamie Gumbrecht
https://www.cnn.com/world/live-news/coronavirus-outbreak-03-11-20-intl-hnk/h_0cc7fc92661bca767fbee35c5e5fedd1

ABC NEWS
— Democrats demand apology after McCarthy tweets about ‘Chinese coronavirus’ – Joan Muwahed
https://abcnews.go.com/Politics/democrats-demand-apology-mccarthy-tweets-chinese-coronavirus/story?id=69513372

NBC NEWS
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: DISGUSTING, TRAGIC: Trump-haters use coronavirus to promote globalism. 
https://www.nbcnews.com/think/opinion/coronavirus-trump-era-proves-nationalism-s-worse-globalism-world-ncna1154881

NEW YORK TIMES
— Sanders Spreads the Blame for His Decline. – Reid J. Epstein (DIERSEN: I should write a book about those a) who blame me, b) who blame my GOPUSA ILLINOIS emails, and c) who blame my service as a Republican Precinct Committeeman, 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, and American Association of Political Consultants Midwest Chapter board member FOR ALL OF THEIR PROBLEMS, FOR ALL OF YOUR PROBLEMS, FOR ALL OF MY PROBLEMS, AND FOR ALL OF EVERYONE’S PROBLEMS.) 
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/03/10/us/politics/bernie-sanders-michigan-2020.html

USA TODAY
— HARDCOPY ARTICLE TITLE: For 32 million workers, it’s a case of health or wealth 1 in 4 jobs in America lacking paid sick leave – Jessica Guynn and Kelly Tyko (DIERSEN: I should write a book about those who have been the most furious a) that I had paid sick leave while I worked for the federal government for almost 30 years, b) that I used very little of that sick leave, and c) that my unused sick leave increased my Civil Service Retirement System pension. I would focus on those who were big drinkers and/or big smokers.) 
https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/2020/03/09/coronavirus-paid-sick-leave-apple-olive-garden/5006181002/
— Biden to hold virtual events in Illinois, Florida due to coronavirus concerns – Rebecca Morin
https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/elections/2020/03/11/joe-biden-hold-virtual-events-illinois-florida-due-coronavirus/5025206002/

WEEK
— Coronavirus is 10 times more lethal than the seasonal flu, Trump’s task force immunologist says
https://theweek.com/speedreads/901470/coronavirus-10-times-more-lethal-than-seasonal-flu-trumps-task-force-immunologist-says

U.S. NEWS & WORLD REPORT
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Trump-haters crow about their success in using coronavirus to drive the stock market down.
https://www.usnews.com/news/economy/articles/2020-03-11/dows-bull-market-ends-after-11-year-run-amid-coronavirus-related-sell-off

POLITICUS USA
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Trump-haters say “Trump’s Coronavirus Failure Just Killed An 11 Years Of Stock Gains.”
https://www.politicususa.com/2020/03/11/trump-bear-market.html

March 10 Evening Edition

ABC7
— 8 new Illinois coronavirus cases announced in Kane, McHenry, Cook counties, bringing state total to 19; 4 schools closed – Diane Pathieu
https://abc7chicago.com/health/8-new-covid-19-cases-in-illinois-bringing-state-total-to-19/5999228/
— Joe Biden has testy exchange with auto worker over gun rights, 2nd Amendment – AP
https://abc7chicago.com/politics/biden-has-testy-exchange-with-auto-worker-over-gun-rights-2nd-amendment/6000859/
— Biden, Sanders cancel campaign events in Ohio amid coronavirus concerns – AP
https://abc7chicago.com/politics/biden-sanders-cancel-campaign-events-amid-coronavirus-concerns/6000733/

CBS2
— ‘Very Frustrated’ Gov. JB Pritzker Asks Feds For More Coronavirus Tests; 8 New Illinois Cases Confirmed
https://chicago.cbslocal.com/2020/03/10/gov-jb-pritzker-coronavirus-tests-federal-government-request-new-cases/
— Lombard Elementary Schools Cancel Classes For Wednesday After Coronavirus Exposure Is Reported At School Volleyball Game
https://chicago.cbslocal.com/2020/03/10/lombard-elementary-schools-cancel-classes-for-wednesday-after-coronavirus-exposure-is-reported-at-school-volleyball-game/

WGN TV
— Schools in Lombard District 44 to be closed Wednesday due to COVID-19 concerns
https://wgntv.com/news/coronavirus/schools-in-lombard-district-44-to-be-closed-wednesday-due-to-covid-19-concerns/

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— Gov. J.B. Pritzker questions whether Chicago’s St. Patrick’s Day parades should go on – DAN PETRELLA, GREGORY PRATT and JOHN BYRNE
https://www.chicagotribune.com/politics/ct-chicago-st-patricks-day-parades-pritzker-20200310-3onjmeaqm5cvphlyhsqexwqfkm-story.html
— Our reaction to this public health emergency is just as crucial as prevention – JERRY DAVICH
https://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/post-tribune/opinion/ct-ptb-davich-coronavirus-backlash-scams-and-hype-st-0311-20200310-5qxjjphuvreb3fj7hpyhngoadq-story.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: DISGUSTING, TRAGIC: Pot Pushers Push Pot.
https://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/glenview/ct-gla-oakton-college-cannabis-growers-tl-0312-20200310-2y2z7jankfhejnhrkl2pulx5zi-story.html

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— American, Delta cut flight schedules due to coronavirus Many service reductions will continue through the summer. – David Roeder
https://chicago.suntimes.com/business/2020/3/10/21173223/american-delta-cut-flight-schedules-coronavirus

DAILY HERALD
— Where money is coming from in the 14th Congressional race – James Fuller
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20200310/where-money-is-coming-from-in-the-14th-congressional-race
— Pension reform, tax cuts top priorities for state Senate District 25 candidates – Lauren Rohr
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20200310/pension-reform-tax-cuts-top-priorities-for-state-senate-district-25-candidates
— McHenry County moving four polling places from senior care facilities
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20200310/mchenry-county-moving-four-polling-places-from-senior-care-facilities
— Senate’s new oversight committee has its eye on the tollway – Marni Pyke
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20200310/senates-new-oversight-committee-has-its-eye-on-the-tollway

CRAIN’S CHICAGO BUSINESS
— United warns shock from virus could rival 9/11 financial fallout “Hope is not a strategy,” says incoming CEO Scott Kirby, who predicts the travel downturn will be deep. – JOHN PLETZ
https://www.chicagobusiness.com/airlines-airports/united-warns-shock-virus-could-rival-911-financial-fallout
— Remap reform group dials up heat on Pritzker with new poll Change Illinois says a new survey proves voters want to take reapportionment away from lawmakers and give it to an independent panel, but the governor seems to be balking. – GREG HINZ 
https://www.chicagobusiness.com/greg-hinz-politics/remap-reform-group-dials-heat-pritzker-new-poll

NORTHWEST HERALD
— McHenry County teen being treated for coronavirus at Advocate Good Shepherd 8 new cases in Illinois – Katie Smith
https://www.nwherald.com/2020/03/10/mchenry-county-teen-being-treated-for-coronavirus-at-advocate-good-shepherd/a9rk7hz/

EVANSTON ROUNDTABLE
— Reparations Committee Looks at Down-Payment Assistance and Other Housing Supports – Larry Gavin (DIERSEN: Where did the money come from for your first down payment? Mine came from the money that I earned a) working for IRS the previous 15 months 1971-1972, b) working part-time for Firestone Stores the previous 19 months 1971-1972, and c) working full-time for Firestone stores the previous 7 months 1970-1971 before that.)
https://evanstonroundtable.com/Content/City-News/City-News/Article/Reparations-Committee-Looks-at-Down-Payment-Assistance-and-Other-Housing-Supports/15/26/17639

MCHENRY COUNTY BLOG
— Applications Open for “FREE” MONEY for Local Governments, Economic Development Organizations, Non-Profit Organizations and Private Companies
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/03/10/applications-open-for-free-money-for-local-governments-economic-development-organizations-non-profit-organizations-and-private-companies/ 
— IL-14: Jim Oberweis Responds to Illinois Conservatives PAC
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/03/10/il-14-jim-oberweis-responds-to-illinois-conservatives-pac/ 
— Kane County Confirms First Coronavirus Case
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/03/10/kane-county-confirms-first-coronavirus-case/ 
— Dems Request Posting of Agenda Packet for Agenda of Annual Algonquin Town Meeting
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/03/10/posting-of-agenda-packet-requested-for-agenda-of-annual-algonquin-town-meeting/ 
— Tax Cut Argument for Abolishing McHenry Township
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/03/10/tax-cut-argument-for-abolishing-mchenry-township/ 
— The Amount Taxes Would Have to Increase to Pay Off Pension Debt
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/03/10/the-amount-taxes-would-have-to-increase-to-pay-off-pension-debt/ 
— IL-14: Sue Rezin’s New TV Commercial on Immigration
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/03/10/il-14-sue-rezins-new-tv-commercial-on-immigration/

— IL-14: Lauren Underwood Announces Momnibus
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/03/10/il-14-lauren-underwood-announces-momnibus/ 
— Brian Sager Makes Third Mailing
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/03/10/brian-sager-makes-third-mailing/ 
— Coronavirus Prompts Polling Place Changes
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/03/10/coronavirus-prompts-polling-place-changes/
— Skillicorn Receives NRA PAC Endorsement
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/03/10/skillicorn-receives-nra-pac-endorsement/ 
— First Coronavirus Case in McHenry County
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/03/10/first-coronavirus-case-in-mchenry-county/

CAPITOL FAX
— Victory Research (Rod McCulloch) poll of 1,000 likely voters in the Democratic primary for Illinois Supreme Court.
https://capitolfax.com/2020/03/10/adventures-in-polling/

POLITICO
— Sanders cancels evening event due to coronavirus fears Bernie Sanders has canceled his evening rally in Cleveland “out of concern for public health and safety,” his campaign said. – HOLLY OTTERBEIN
https://www.politico.com/news/2020/03/10/sanders-cancels-evening-event-due-to-coronavirus-fears-125138

WASHINGTON TIMES
— New narrative: Media pushes coronavirus as President Trump’s downfall – Jennifer Harper
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2020/mar/10/inside-the-beltway-media-pushes-coronavirus-as-tru/
— Airlines slash flights, freeze hiring as virus cuts travel – AP
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2020/mar/10/airlines-slash-flights-freeze-hiring-as-virus-cuts/
— Only morons would vote for crazy Bernie Sanders’ utopian socialism What candidate embraces has been tried before in America and failed – R. Emmett Tyrrell Jr. 
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2020/mar/10/only-morons-would-vote-for-crazy-bernie-sanders-ut/

BLAZE
— Biden tells voter he’s ‘full of s**t,’ threatens to slap him in the face in confrontation over gun control in Michigan That’s the way to win votes – Aaron Colen
https://www.theblaze.com/news/biden-tells-voter-hes-full-of-st-threatens-to-slap-him-in-the-face-in-confrontation-over-gun-control-in-michigan

DAILY CALLER
— Coronavirus Doesn’t Affect Bernie’s Belief In Open Borders – DAVID KRAYDEN
https://dailycaller.com/2020/03/10/coronavirus-bernie-sanders-open-borders/

HOT AIR
— CPAC Attendees Rip The Group’s Virus Messaging
https://hotair.com/headlines/archives/2020/03/cpac-attendees-rip-groups-virus-messaging/

NEWS BUSTERS
— Time’s ‘100 Women of the Year’ Allows Just TWO Conservatives (and One Republican) – Scott Whitlock
https://www.newsbusters.org/blogs/nb/scott-whitlock/2020/03/10/times-100-women-year-allows-just-two-conservatives

LIFE SITE NEWS
— ‘Grooming’: Washington passes far-left sex ed plan promoting promiscuity, LGBT, abortion Pro-family advocates have sounded the alarm by highlighting the graphic lessons of sex ed curricula that meet the bill’s standards. – Calvin Freiburger and Claire Chretien
https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/washington-passes-sex-ed-plan-that-snubs-religion-promotes-abortion-and-promiscuity

THE HILL
— Pelosi rejects calls to shutter Capitol: ‘We’re the captains of this ship’ – SCOTT WONG AND MIKE LILLIS
https://thehill.com/homenews/house/486834-pelosi-rejects-calls-to-shutter-capitol-were-the-captains-of-this-ship
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Democrats and RINOs do NOT have empathy for immigrants. Democrats want immigrants because immigrants vote for Democrats. RINOs want immigrants because RINOs want cheap labor. 
https://thehill.com/opinion/immigration/486779-will-empathy-for-immigrants-survive-covid-19
— Sinking stock market poses risk for retirees – NIV ELIS 
https://thehill.com/policy/finance/486726-sinking-stock-market-poses-risk-for-retirees

ROLL CALL
— Congress ‘struggling’ with questions of office logistics, travel and hygiene Some members complain of lack of institutional standards for working amid outbreak – Katherine Tully-McManus and Chris Marquette
https://www.rollcall.com/2020/03/10/congress-struggling-with-questions-of-office-logistics-travel-and-hygiene/

CNN
— Joe Biden and Bernie Sanders cancel Ohio rallies amid coronavirus concerns – Annie Grayer and Eric Bradner
https://www.cnn.com/2020/03/10/politics/biden-sanders-cancel-rally-coronavirus/index.html

WASHINGTON POST
— Cuomo orders coronavirus containment zone in New York state; Italy sees largest single daily jump in deaths – Rick Noack, Kim Bellware, Alex Horton and Brittany Shamma
https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2020/03/10/coronavirus-live-updates/

VANITY FAIR
— THE CORONAVIRUS CRISIS IS FORCING LAWMAKERS AND JOURNALISTS INDOORS CPAC attendees including Ted Cruz and Matt Gaetz, along with reporters from the Washington Post and Politico, are now under self-quarantine, as nerves are being tested on Capitol Hill. – CALEB ECARMA
https://www.vanityfair.com/news/2020/03/coronavirus-crisis-forcing-lawmakers-journalists-indoors

FED SMITH
— Election 2020: Who Would Receive Your Vote? – Ralph R. Smith (DIERSEN: While I worked for the federal government for almost 30 years, overwhelmingly, my superiors, supervisors, coworkers, and subordinates were Democrats.) 
https://www.fedsmith.com/2020/03/10/election-2020-who-would-receive-your-vote/

TRULIA
— FOR SALE: 126 West Roosevelt Road, Wheaton – $249,500
https://www.trulia.com/p/il/wheaton/126-w-roosevelt-rd-wheaton-il-60187–1075376494

March 9 Evening Edition

ABC7
— 4 members of Congress, including lawmaker who shook Trump’s hand, to self-quarantine after CPAC – CNN
https://abc7chicago.com/politics/4-congressman-to-self-quarantine-after-cpac/5997993/

NBC5
— Illinois Declares Disaster Proclamation Over Coronavirus Outbreak Four additional cases were reported in Illinois Monday, creating a new total of 11
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/illinois-declares-disaster-proclamation-over-coronavirus-outbreak/2233798/

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— Sheriffs sue to block Illinois Trust Act, which prevents them from holding immigrant prisoners without a court warrant – Robert McCoppin
https://www.chicagotribune.com/news/breaking/ct-illinois-sheriffs-sue-to-block-trust-act-20200309-3vfobwua5fftte4cfozzxbj4ye-story.html
— Sen. Ted Cruz among ‘several’ members of Congress who had contact at CPAC with person with coronavirus – AP
https://www.chicagotribune.com/coronavirus/ct-nw-ted-cruz-coronavirus-cpac-20200309-cov2kqitdfepjprvngwodh3m54-story.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: DISGUSTING, TRAGIC: Pot pushers push pot.
https://www.chicagotribune.com/marijuana/illinois/ct-biz-chicago-zba-approves-5-dispensaries-20200309-wq5in25awzhcdoinlfdrjcqm2e-story.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: DISGUSTING, TRAGIC: Northern Illinois United Methodist Conference delegates promote LGBTQ activity.
https://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/daily-southtown/ct-sta-northern-illinois-methodists-st-0310-20200309-kj6bblnex5hgxpmfhl7wq5szm4-story.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Trump-haters promote hatred against Trump and against his supporters.
https://www.chicagotribune.com/opinion/ct-nyt-paul-krugman-tump-truth-column-20200309-sahdluxpr5civgrtbdqgbtjxpa-story.html
— Why a coronavirus recession would hit Illinois harder: No rainy day fund – Editorial
https://www.chicagotribune.com/opinion/editorials/ct-edit-coronavirus-recession-illinois-pritzker-rainy-day-fund-20200309-hmnqjpajyrcbrewsupf2juaine-story.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Trump-haters use coronavirus to destroy Trump. 
https://www.chicagotribune.com/columns/rex-huppke/ct-coronavirus-trump-covid-19-chicago-cruise-ship-huppke-20200309-e4fdljcvonadhiia6nazrzujg4-story.html

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— Worried about coronavirus? Vote by mail to avoid Election Day crowds Illinois voters can still request a ballot by mail to avoid crowds on March 17
https://chicago.suntimes.com/coronavirus/2020/3/9/21172035/illinois-voting-election-day-coronavirus-vote-by-mail
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Trump-haters say “Ignore Trump to stay on top of the best coronavirus information.”
https://chicago.suntimes.com/2020/3/9/21171862/trump-covid-19-pence-illinois-pritzker-coronavirus-illinois-economy

DAILY HERALD
— GOP legislators want answers from Oberweis – Brenda Schory
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20200309/gop-legislators-want-answers-from-oberweis
— Coronavirus not slowing early voting, but suburban election officials are taking precautions – Jake Griffin
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20200309/coronavirus-not-slowing-early-voting-but-suburban-election-officials-are-taking-precautions
— McHenry County sheriff, 3 others sue state over immigration law – Charles Keeshan
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20200309/mchenry-county-sheriff-3-others-sue-state-over-immigration-law
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Shirley Wass of Glen Ellyn supports Ives.
https://www.dailyherald.com/discuss/20200309/candidates-positions-are-distorted

CRAIN’S CHICAGO BUSINESS
— Pritzker declares disaster over coronavirus The governor makes the formal declaration involving the spreading virus, as Illinois’ total case count reaches 11. – A.D. QUIG
https://www.chicagobusiness.com/government/pritzker-declares-disaster-over-coronavirus

WGN RADIO
— The Chicago Way w/John Kass: Jeanne Ives on Illinois’ future – JEFF CARLIN
https://wgnradio.com/2020/03/09/the-chicago-way-w-john-kass-charles-lipson-on-protecting-the-scotus-jeanne-ives-on-illinois-future-and-kassos-war-on-salad-bars/

NPR ILLINOIS
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Ever-increasingly, Democrats encourage women to hate individuals, hat organizations, hat companies, hate governments, and hate countries that are Trump supporters, Protestant, conservative, patriotic, Republican, American, White, male, older, gun owners, German American, draft avoiders, and those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.
https://www.nprillinois.org/post/womens-march-looks-change-face-politics#stream/0

CENTER FOR ILLINOIS POLITICS
— AS THE DEMOCRAT PARTY’S STRANGLEHOLD ON ILLINOIS TIGHTENS: 2020 Census Projection: Illinois One of Four States Losing Population – Benjamin Polony and Wagner Acerbi Horta
https://www.centerforilpolitics.org/articles/2020-census-projection-illinois-one-of-four-states-losing-population

MCHENRY COUNTY
— Tobin’s Group Endorsed Skillicorn
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/03/09/tobins-group-endorsed-skillicorn/ 
— Sheriff Bill Prim Sues Attorney General over ICE Restrictions
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/03/09/sheriff-bill-prim-sues-attorney-general-over-ice-restrictions/ 
— Another Infusion from Pro-Abortion Personal PAC for Brian Sager
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/03/09/another-infusion-from-pro-abortion-personal-pac-for-brian-sager/ 
— Madigan Deploys Staffer for Suzanne Ness State Rep. Campaign
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/03/09/madigan-deploys-staffer-for-suzanne-ness-state-rep-campaign/ 
— IL-14: Ted Gradel Receives Campaign Help from Arizona Governor
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/03/09/il-14-ted-gradel-receives-campaign-help-from-arizona-governor/ 
— State Reps. Call Oberweis Out for Fundraising Technique
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/03/09/state-reps-call-oberweis-out-for-fundraising-technique/ 
— Rally for GOP Candidate for County Board Chairman Mike Buehler Thursday in Crystal Lake
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/03/09/rally-for-gop-candidate-for-county-board-chairman-mike-buehler-tuesday-in-crystal-lake/

ILLINOIS REVIEW
— GOV PRITZKER ANNOUNCES DISASTER PROCLAMATION FOR ILLINOIS, ALONG WITH FOUR NEW COVID-19 CASES
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2020/03/gov-pritzker-announces-disaster-proclamation-for-illinois-along-with-four-new-covid-19-cases.html
— CASTEN ENDORSES BIDEN, FLAUNTS HIS OWN LEFTIST ENDORSEMENTS
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2020/03/casten-endorses-biden-and-flaunts-his-own-leftist-endorsements.html
— ALMOST 11,000 COOK COUNTY HOMEOWNERS ON VERGE OF LOSING HOMES DUE TO UNPAID PROPERTY TAXES
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2020/03/almost-11000-cook-county-homeowners-on-verge-of-losing-homes-due-to-unpaid-property-taxes.html

CAPITOL FAX
— DuPage GOP election judge shortage almost doubles in a week
https://capitolfax.com/2020/03/09/dupage-gop-election-judge-shortage-almost-doubles-in-a-week/
(FROM THE ARTICLE: Will County early voting sites and Election Day polling places are being stocked with hand sanitizer and disinfectant wipes to protect election judges and voters as the number of reported coronavirus cases in the state continues to increase. […] DuPage County continues to face a critical shortage of Republican election judges. Last week officials said they were short 160 Republican election judges; that number has since grown to 300, said Adam Johnson, chief deputy county clerk. “We have lost additional judges,” Johnson said. Will County claims they aren’t having the same problems, but this is definitely something to watch as election day nears. Election judges are often retirees. And older people are in more danger if they catch this virus. I have never voted by mail, but this could be the first time for me. It’s not that I’m frightened to go out or anything, but it will take some stress off the system if more people vote absentee.)

WASHINGTON TIMES
— Big firm lawyers are helping asylum seekers at the border – DIANNE SOLIS (DIERSEN: Trump-haters encourage all the citizens of all the foreign countries to seek asylum in America to help destroy Trump.)
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2020/mar/9/big-firm-lawyers-are-helping-asylum-seekers-at-the/

WASHINGTON EXAMINER
— Pelosi: Trump reelection puts ‘civilization as we know it’ at risk – Anthony Leonardi 
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/pelosi-trump-reelection-puts-civilization-as-we-know-it-at-risk

WASHINGTON FREE BEACON
— Sanders Hires Surrogate Who Equated Zionism With Racism, Blamed America for 9/11 – Collin Anderson
https://freebeacon.com/politics/sanders-hires-surrogate-who-equated-zionism-with-racism-blamed-america-for-9-11/

BREITBART
— Lawsuit: U.S. Managers Violated Americans’ Civil Rights by Hiring H-1B Workers – NEIL MUNRO
https://www.breitbart.com/immigration/2020/03/09/lawsuit-us-managers-hired-h-1bs-discriminated-against-americans/

GOPUSA
— Hollywood In The Trump Era: Conservatives Not Welcome (DIERSEN: How unwelcome are conservatives in your neighborhood, your precinct, your municipal district, your municipality, your township, and your county? I should write a book about those who make conservatives unwelcome in my neighborhood, my precinct, Wheaton’s West District, Wheaton, Milton Township, and DuPage County. I would focus on those who have lots of religious, government, political, and/or financial clout. I would focus on those who paint themselves as being religious, conservative, and/or Republican.)
https://www.gopusa.com/?p=85837
— Coronavirus Worries Could Cancel Campaign Rallies
https://www.gopusa.com/?p=85811

PATRIOT POST
— Quarantines and Open Borders? While Democrats foment panic over coronavirus, they also advocate no immigration restrictions. – Arnold Ahlert
https://patriotpost.us/articles/69090-quarantines-and-open-borders-2020-03-09

NATIONAL LAW REVIEW
— EEOC Challenges Yale New Haven Hospital’s “Late Career Practitioner Policy” in Discrimination Suit (DIERSEN: The Democrats who run the federal government would love to subject federal employees who are Republican, White, male, and/or non-veteran to testing if they fail to make GS-13 (currently $101,176) by age 25, GS-14 (currently $119,559) by age 30, GS-15 (currently $140,634) by age 35, and Senior Executive Service (currently $170,800) by age 40.)
https://www.natlawreview.com/article/eeoc-challenges-yale-new-haven-hospital-s-late-career-practitioner-policy

THE HILL
— Anxiety over coronavirus grows on Capitol Hill – SCOTT WONG AND MIKE LILLIS
https://thehill.com/homenews/house/486604-anxiety-over-coronavirus-grows-on-capitol-hill
— Wall Street suffers major losses as markets spiral on coronavirus, oil prices – SYLVAN LANE
https://thehill.com/policy/finance/486676-wall-street-suffers-major-losses-as-markets-spiral-on-coronavirus-oil-prices
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Ever-increasingly, Democrats, Libertarians, Greens, and RINOs want the following “to take the back seat in politics”: those who are Trump supporters, Protestant, conservative, patriotic, Republican, American, White, male, older, gun owners, German American, draft avoiders, and those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.
https://thehill.com/opinion/civil-rights/486606-women-are-refusing-to-take-the-back-seat-in-politics-especially-latinas
— Biden overtakes Sanders in Facebook ad spending for first time – MAGGIE MILLER, EMILY BIRNBAUM AND CHRIS MILLS RODRIGO 
https://thehill.com/policy/technology/overnights/486687-hillicon-valley-biden-outspending-sanders-on-facebook-ads-hhs

CNN
— US stocks plummet on coronavirus fears
https://www.cnn.com/business/live-news/stock-market-news-today-030920/h_c82cd7cea418e11969f2204c6364e6d4

NEW YORK TIMES
— Stocks Plunge in Worst Drop Since 2008 Oil prices crashed and bond yields tumbled. The S&P 500 had its worst day in more than a decade.
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/03/09/business/stock-market-today.html

WASHINGTON POST
— U.S. markets crater as coronavirus, oil prices trigger brief halt in trading Oil prices dive to the $30s while investors flee for safe havens like U.S. treasuries and gold, amplifying recession fears – Thomas Heath, Will Englund and Taylor Telford 
https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/2020/03/09/markets-economy-coronavirus/
— The U.S. government couldn’t shut down the Internet, right? Think again. – Jessica Rosenworcel 
https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/the-us-government-couldnt-shut-down-the-internet-right-think-again/2020/03/06/6074dc86-5fe5-11ea-b014-4fafa866bb81_story.html

NEW YORK POST
— Coronavirus going to hit its peak and start falling sooner than you think – Michael Fumento
https://nypost.com/2020/03/08/coronavirus-going-to-hit-its-peak-and-start-falling-sooner-than-you-think/

LOS ANGELES TIMES
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Democrats crow about their success in driving the stock market down.
https://www.latimes.com/politics/story/2020-03-09/trump-panic-tweets-as-markets-tank

FORBES
— The Workplace In The Time Of Coronavirus: Legal Guidelines For Navigating The Upheaval – Michael Bernick
https://www.forbes.com/sites/michaelbernick/2020/03/09/the-workplace-in-the-time-of–coronavirus-part-i-legal-guidelines-for-navigating-the-upheaval/

NATIONAL LAW REVIEW
— The Value of a Good Performance Review (DIERSEN: While I worked for the federal government for almost 30 years, none of the performance reviews that I received justified the adverse actions that my Democrat superiors took against me.)
https://www.natlawreview.com/article/value-good-performance-review

RASMUSSEN REPORTS
— Biden Beats Sanders, Trump
https://www.rasmussenreports.com/public_content/politics/elections/election_2020/biden_beats_sanders_trump

March 9 Morning Edition

ABC7
— Coronavirus concerns close Loyola Academy in Wilmette after student exposed to person with COVID-19 – Diane Pathieu
https://abc7chicago.com/health/loyola-academy-in-wilmette-closed-after-student-exposed-to-person-with-covid-19/5996734/

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— Running list of Chicago-area closings and cancellations because of coronavirus – Katherine Rosenberg-Douglas
https://www.chicagotribune.com/coronavirus/ct-cb-coronavirus-chicago-illinois-cancellations-closings-20200304-xsy3xn6grndu3hq7eyihpkznwi-story.html
— This year, African American voters are collecting their debt from Democrats. Joe Biden and Bernie Sanders owe them black female running mates. – Dahleen Glanton (DIERSEN: Ever-increasingly, your demographics dictate your future. GAO hired me in 1980 when I was 31, but if I was 31 today, because I am a White male Republican, GAO would not hire me today. IRS hired me in 1971 when I was 22, but if I was 22 today, because I am a White male Republican, IRS would not hire me today. The Post Office hired me in 1966 when I was 18, but if I was 18 today, because I am a White male Republican, the Post Office would not hire me today.) 
https://www.chicagotribune.com/columns/dahleen-glanton/ct-dahleen-glanton-democratic-candidate-black-woman-vice-president-20200309-nlzobeeqcndlxecojmwuqrnxu4-story.html
— Apprehension about coronavirus prompts officials to close polling places at nursing homes – Javonte Anderson
https://www.chicagotribune.com/coronavirus/ct-coronavirus-chicago-election-day-20200307-f4ypho2tgrdm5pzd6ubiluwcxi-story.html
— General Assembly departures make way for competitive primaries in Chicago, the suburbs – DAN PETRELLA and JAMIE MUNKS
https://www.chicagotribune.com/politics/ct-illinois-legislative-election-preview-20200309-4pdrmibqhna7dfjwzwiq2pucoi-story.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Democrats use coronavirus to destroy America’s economy and to destroy Trump.
https://www.chicagotribune.com/coronavirus/ct-nw-coronavirus-stocks-oil-20200309-oh47v6wrmzgc7paazs76fcf4wu-story.html
https://www.chicagotribune.com/coronavirus/ct-coronavirus-illinois-chicago-news-20200309-jsvchnl24fdlpcjuzeuyg2nb3q-story.html

DAILY HERALD
— FRONT PAGE TOP OF FOLD WITH COLOR PHOTO OF CZERNEK: ‘Dirt log,’ highway commissioner’s desk calendar among the items sought in FBI raid – Marni Pyke
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20200309/dirt-log-highway-commissioners-desk-calendar-among-the-items-sought-in-fbi-raid
— Endorsement: Joe Biden for president in Democratic primary
https://www.dailyherald.com/discuss/20200306/endorsement-joe-biden-for-president-in-democratic-primary

CRAIN’S CHICAGO BUSINESS
— Chicago is getting richer, but that could be because poor people are leaving A Brookings Institution study concludes that while the metro area is growing more slowly than other large cities, we’re making progress on prosperity and sharing the wealth among those who remain. – GREG HINZ 
https://www.chicagobusiness.com/greg-hinz-politics/chicago-getting-richer-could-be-because-poor-people-are-leaving

SPRINGFIELD STATE JOURNAL REGISTER
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Ever-increasingly, Democrats promote hatred of individuals, organizations, governments, and countries that are Trump supporters, Protestant, conservative, patriotic, Republican, American, White, male, older, non-poor, gun owners, German American, and those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.
https://www.sj-r.com/news/20200308/womens-rights-supporters-make-their-stand-at-capitol

PEKIN TIMES
— Substance abuse issues deserve public attention – Scott Reeder
https://www.pekintimes.com/news/20200308/reeder-substance-abuse-issues-deserve-public-attention

KANKAKEE DAILY JOURNAL
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: DISGUSTING, TRAGIC: Pot pushers push pot.
https://www.daily-journal.com/opinion/editorials/if-you-prefer-pot-at-least-be-an-educated-user/article_168681ea-613b-11ea-b9fa-5313d619ba0b.html

ALTON DAILY NEWS
— Illinois GOP Pushing for Auto Voter Fix – Greg Bishop 
http://www.altondailynews.com/news/details.cfm?clientid=17&id=300017#.XmW1kCN_OM8
— Former Illinois Congressman Randy Hultgren to head Illinois Bankers Association – Scot Bertram
http://altondailynews.com/news/details.cfm?clientid=17&id=300083#.XmZEOCN_OM8

NPR ILLINOIS
— Secret Service Ready To Protect Biden And Sanders, But It Hasn’t Been Asked – BRIAN NAYLOR 
https://www.nprillinois.org/post/secret-service-ready-protect-biden-and-sanders-hasnt-been-asked#stream/0

BLOCK CLUB CHICAGO
— TREASONOUS: Rogers Park Group Steps Up Effort To Disrupt ICE Enforcement Protect RP has a group of volunteers ready to nonviolently disrupt deportation efforts in Rogers Park. – Joe Ward
https://blockclubchicago.org/2020/03/09/rogers-park-group-steps-up-effort-to-disrupt-ice-enforcement/

DEPAULIA
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Stoners want cheaper pot.
https://depauliaonline.com/47188/artslife/legal-weed-prices-remain-high-sending-some-back-to-illicit-dealers/
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Men-haters promote hatred of men.
https://depauliaonline.com/47105/opinions/opinion-women-just-cant-win/

CENTER SQUARE
— Illinois residents pay 9.08% rate in combined local, state sales taxes, 6th highest in U.S.
https://www.thecentersquare.com/illinois/illinois-residents-pay-rate-in-combined-local-state-sales-taxes/article_f1569778-5381-11ea-86e7-9ffa56354642.html

ILLINOIS REVIEW
— SIX GOP STATE REPS (Mark Batinick, Tom Demmer, Jeff Keicher, Dan Ugaste, Steve Reick, and Grant Wehrli) CALL FOR OBERWEIS TO ANSWER QUESTIONABLE CAMPAIGN FUNDING EFFORT
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2020/03/six-gop-state-reps-call-for-oberweis-to-answer-questionable-campaign-funding-effort.html
— ROSSI: THE MASSIVE DAMAGE CAUSED BY THE HYSTERICAL “FAKE NEWS MEDIA” (DIERSEN: According to my critics/opponents, all government and political news and commentary is fake except for the government and political news and commentary that they put out or bless. I should write a book about my critics/opponents.)
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2020/03/rossi-the-massive-damage-caused-by-the-hysterical-fake-news-media.html
— WHY ARE SO MANY YOUNG PEOPLE UNHAPPY? (DIERSEN: To make young people happy, my critics/opponents do everything that they can to get rid of older people, and especially older people who are Trump supporters, Protestant, conservative, patriotic, Republican, American, White, male, non-poor, gun owners, German American, draft avoiders, and those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time. I should write a book about my critics/opponents.)
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2020/03/why-are-so-many-young-people-unhappy.html

CAPITOL FAX
— Six House Republicans (Mark Batinick, Tom Demmer, Jeff Keicher, Dan Ugaste, Steve Reick, and Grant Wehrli) want a “complete and thorough” explanation from Oberweis
https://capitolfax.com/2020/03/09/six-house-republicans-want-a-complete-and-thorough-explanation-from-oberweis/
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: From the Bloomberg team: “Subscribe to your local journalistic enterprise.” I should write a book those who have worked the hardest since 2000 a) to stop me from sending out GOPUSA ILLINOIS emails and b) to stop everyone from reading those emails. Better yet, I should sue those who have worked the hardest since 2000 a) to stop me from sending out GOPUSA ILLINOIS emails and b) to stop everyone from reading those emails.
https://capitolfax.com/2020/03/09/bloomberg-shutting-down/

WIREPOINTS
— 30% Jump in Property Tax Delinquencies as Cook Country Treasurer Warns of Problems “Beyond Human Imagination” – Mark Glennon
https://wirepoints.org/thirty-percent-jump-in-property-tax-delinquencies-as-cook-country-treasurer-warns-of-problems-beyond-human-imagination-wirepoints/

MCHENRY COUNTY BLOG
— IL-14: The Catalina Lauf / Jeff Berkowitz Interview with Discernment
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/03/08/il-14-the-catalina-lauf-jeff-berkowitz-interview-with-discernment/ 
— IL-14: Jim Oberweis Hits Back at Ted Gradel
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/03/08/il-14-jim-oberweis-hits-back-at-ted-gra 
— Where Will Warren Supporters Go?
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/03/08/where-will-warren-supporters-go/ 
— Libertarians Meeting Monday at Algonquin Colonial Cafe
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/03/08/libertarians-meeting-monday-at-algonquin-colonial-cafe/

GOPUSA
— Are Schumer’s Threats Against Conservative Justices Just A Foretaste Of What’s To Come? (DIERSEN: AS THE DEMOCRAT PARTY’S STRANGLEHOLD ON ILLINOIS TIGHTENS: What is to come? What additional steps will the Democrats who run Illinois take to force those who run your county, your township, your municipality, and your municipal district to get rid of individuals, organizations, and companies 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.gopusa.com/?p=85789

WASHINGTON TIMES
— ‘Moderate’ Joe Biden a myth, no different from Bernie Sanders, Trump campaign says – Dave Boyer
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2020/mar/8/moderate-joe-biden-myth-no-different-bernie-sander/
— Coronavirus outbreak tempers feuds as governors, Trump try to work together – Dave Boyer and Alex Swoyer
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2020/mar/8/coronavirus-tempers-feuds-governors-trump-work-tog/

WASHINGTON EXAMINER
— The trillion-dollar question for markets on the coronavirus – Philip Klein
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/opinion/the-trillion-dollar-question-for-markets-on-coronavirus
— Carson to Democratic congressman: Transgender rights don’t supersede rights of abused women in shelters – Andrew Mark Miller
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/carson-to-democratic-congressman-transgender-rights-dont-supersede-rights-of-abused-women-in-shelters
— Coronavirus is also a border security issue – Rep. Brian Babin
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/opinion/op-eds/coronavirus-is-also-a-border-security-issue

BLAZE
— Conservative Hispanic University of Chicago college student Evita Duffy — daughter of former GOP congressman — threatened with violence after blasting socialism But now she’s getting kudos from some pretty big names for making her voice heard – Dave Urbanski
https://www.theblaze.com/news/conservative-hispanic-college-student–daughter-of-former-gop-congressman–threatened-with-violence-after-blasting-socialism

DAILY WIRE
— U.S. Military Dispatches Crisis Response Units To Mexican Border – Joseph Curl
https://www.dailywire.com/news/u-s-military-dispatches-crisis-response-units-to-mexican-border

TOWNHALL
— If You Think American Democrats Rejected Socialism, Think Again – Scott Morefield
https://townhall.com/columnists/scottmorefield/2020/03/09/if-you-think-american-democrats-rejected-socialism-think-again-n2563999

CHRISTIAN SCIENCE MONITOR
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Men-haters promote hatred of men.
https://www.csmonitor.com/World/2020/0309/Monday-Sunrise-Briefing-Women-seeking-justice-fill-the-streets

EPOCH TIMES
— How’s Your Job Going and What Are You Doing About It? – JEFF GARTON (DIERSEN: What did you do to qualify yourself for better paying jobs? I earned a) a job-related bachelor’s degree when I was 21 in 1970 and job-related master’s degrees when I was 27, 31, and 48, b) job-related professional certifications when I was 30, 32, 41, 45, 47, and 48, and c) a job-related professional license when I was 32. One could ask candidates for government offices and for political offices what did they do to better qualify themselves for the office they seek.)
https://www.theepochtimes.com/hows-your-job-going-and-what-are-you-doing-about-it_3256019.html

THE HILL
— Now Democrats must battle a monster of their own creation – KRISTIN TATE
https://thehill.com/opinion/campaign/486525-now-democrats-must-battle-a-monster-of-their-own-creation

CBS NEWS
— Ted Cruz and a congressman self-quarantining after a possible virus contact
https://www.cbsnews.com/news/ted-cruz-coronavirus-covid19-interaction-cpac-quarantine-today-2020-03-08/

ASSOCIATED PRESS
— Trump to skip St. Patrick’s Day Hill luncheon, blames Pelosi – DARLENE SUPERVILLE
https://apnews.com/974688a45453bbc1bcfc1f368ebaed1f
— DISGUSTING, TRAGIC: `We can do it,’ say young believers fueling Sanders campaign Young voters have been Bernie Sanders’ most enduring supporters as he tries to win the Democratic presidential nomination over Joe Biden. – AP
https://www.wfmj.com/story/41866940/we-can-do-it-say-young-believers-fueling-sanders-campaign

NEW YORK TIMES
— Columbia Cancels Classes and Princeton Puts Lectures Online in Coronavirus Response – Neil Vigdor and Mihir Zaveri
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/03/08/nyregion/columbia-classes-canceled-coronavirus.html
— FRONT PAGE TOP OF FOLD: How the Trump Campaign Took Over the G.O.P. – Danny Hakim and Glenn Thrush (DIERSEN: He who pays the piper calls the tunes. I should write a book about those who have taken over the Illinois Republican Party, DuPage County Republican Central Committee, and Milton Township Republican Organization.) 
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/03/09/us/trump-campaign-brad-parscale.html
— How to Be More Optimistic – Susan Shain (DIERSEN: Ever-increasingly, Democrats, Libertarians, Greens, and RINOs do everything that they can to stop members of the following groups from being optimistic: Trump supporters, Protestant, conservative, patriotic, Republican, American, White, male, older people, non-poor people, gun owners, German Americans, draft avoiders, and those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.)
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/02/18/smarter-living/how-to-be-more-optimistic.html
— Alternative to the corporate media: What Bernie Sanders Gets Right About the Media The senator’s sweeping critique of coverage has more merit than we in the media like to admit. – Ben Smith
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/03/08/business/media/bernie-sanders-media.html
— Retiring Into a Shaky Market? Think Long Term Anyway Americans in their mid-60s could live nearly three more decades, research shows, so a healthy dose of stock in your portfolio is actually prudent now. – Tara Siegel Bernard
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/03/07/your-money/retiring-stock-markets-investments.html

WASHINGTON POST
— Voting behind bars: Cook County’s huge jail becomes a first-time polling precinct – Shawn Mulcahy (DIERSEN: What percent of people in jail vote for Democrats? Democrats shout at people in jail that Republicans put them there.)
https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/voting-behind-bars-cook-countys-huge-jail-becomes-a-first-time-polling-precinct/2020/03/05/5bf10fc0-581c-11ea-9000-f3cffee23036_story.html
— Republicans try to reverse the GOP’s downward spiral of support in the suburbs – Paul Kane (DIERSEN: Ever-increasingly, hypocritical Democrats hypocritically move into Republican areas to hypocritically take advantage of the prosperity and safety that Republicans created there.)
https://www.washingtonpost.com/powerpost/republicans-try-to-reverse-the-gops-downward-spiral-of-support-in-the-suburbs/2020/03/06/fce536ca-5fd0-11ea-b014-4fafa866bb81_story.html

WALL STREET JOURNAL
— Where Do the Candidates Stand on This Radical Immigration Plan? A Democratic House bill would invite criminals in and give deported aliens a right to return to the U.S. – Dave Seminara
https://www.wsj.com/articles/where-do-the-candidates-stand-on-this-radical-immigration-plan-11583698193
— Federal Agencies Prepare for Coronavirus Disruptions Air-traffic controllers, food inspectors, mail carriers ready emergency plans to maintain essential services as the virus spreads – Kate Davidson
https://www.wsj.com/articles/federal-agencies-prepare-for-coronavirus-disruptions-11583639269
— Efforts to Battle Coronavirus Escalate Around the Globe The number of confirmed coronavirus cases globally exceeded 105,000 on Sunday – Talal Ansari, Chun Han Wong and Erin Ailworth
https://www.wsj.com/articles/new-coronavirus-cases-drop-in-china-as-italy-imposes-quarantine-11583662342
— FRONT PAGE: DIERSEN HEADLINE: Ever-increasingly, Democrats, Libertarians, Greens, and RINOs do everything that they can to destroy traditional marriage and to destroy the traditional family. 
https://www.wsj.com/articles/affluent-americans-still-say-i-do-its-the-middle-class-that-does-not-11583691336

FORBES
— 2020 Chevrolet Corvette C8: Top 10 Reasons To Buy – Karl Brauer
https://www.forbes.com/sites/kbrauer/2020/03/09/2020-chevrolet-corvette-c8-top-10-reasons-to-buy/

VANITY FAIR
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Democrats use coronavirus to destroy America’s economy and to destroy Trump.
https://www.vanityfair.com/news/2020/03/global-markets-crash-coronavirus-oil-trump

FED SMITH
— Coronavirus: Calls to Protect Federal Employees Ramping Up – Ian Smith 
https://www.fedsmith.com/2020/03/08/coronavirus-calls-protect-federal-employees-ramping-up/
— OPM Issues New Coronavirus Guidance – Ian Smith 
https://www.fedsmith.com/2020/03/07/opm-issues-new-coronavirus-guidance/

March 8 Evening Edition

FOX NEWS CHICAGO
— Ted Cruz to self-quarantine after interacting with person at CPAC who tested positive for coronavirus
https://www.fox32chicago.com/news/ted-cruz-to-self-quarantine-after-interacting-with-person-at-cpac-who-tested-positive-for-coronavirus
— Man in Chicago has coronavirus; 7th case in Illinois
https://www.fox32chicago.com/news/man-in-chicago-has-coronavirus-7th-case-in-illinois
— Presidential forum between Biden, Sanders in Orlando canceled due to coronavirus concerns, AFL-CIO confirms
https://www.fox32chicago.com/news/presidential-forum-between-biden-sanders-in-orlando-canceled-due-to-coronavirus-concerns-afl-cio-confirms

ABC7
— Rev. Jesse Jackson endorses Sen. Bernie Sanders for president – CNN
https://abc7chicago.com/politics/jesse-jackson-endorses-bernie-sanders-for-president/5995225/

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— 7th case of coronavirus in Illinois is Chicago man in his 60s, unrelated to other cases, health officials announce – JESSICA VILLAGOMEZ and KATHERINE ROSENBERG-DOUGLAS
https://www.chicagotribune.com/coronavirus/ct-chicago-coronavirus-update-vaughn-20200308-ktcxdslb3rdfvm5odsauafubki-story.html

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— At Chicago rally, Bernie Sanders tackles Joe Biden: ‘We have a different vision’ In Grant Park, Sanders said, “Biden and I are friends. … but we have different records. We have a different vision. The American people will hear about it.” – Lynn Sweet 
https://chicago.suntimes.com/columnists/2020/3/7/21169741/bernie-sanders-chicago-rally-joe-biden-grant-park-lynn-sweet
— Rev. Jesse Jackson backs Sanders for president: ‘A people far behind cannot catch up choosing the most moderate path’ The Jackson endorsement of Sanders over Joe Biden comes before the Tuesday primary in Michigan, with a crucial African American vote. – Tom Schuba 
https://chicago.suntimes.com/politics/2020/3/8/21170248/rev-jesse-jackson-sanders-endorsement-president-biden
— DISGUSTING, TRAGIC: What to know now that Illinois’ first legal sportsbook is going live – Mitchell Armentrout
https://chicago.suntimes.com/politics/2020/3/8/21165393/illinois-sports-betting-sportsbooks-how-to-primer

MILWAUKEE JOURNAL SENTINEL
— Former U.S. Rep. Sean Duffy’s daughter was harassed after expressing conservative views at University of Chicago – Jordyn Noennig
https://www.jsonline.com/story/news/local/milwaukee/2020/03/08/iop-whiteboard-girl-evita-duffy-threats-chicago-maroon-sean-duffy-daughter-socialism-coronavirus/4994960002/

MCHENRY COUNTY BLOG
— Illinois Conservatives PAC to oppose Oberweis with over $710K media advertising
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/03/08/il-14-nearly-750k-to-be-spent-against-jim-oberweis-in-final-nine-days/

WASHINGTON TIMES
— Judge rules religious order can expand Illinois operations – AP
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2020/mar/8/judge-rules-religious-order-can-expand-illinois-op/

WASHINGTON EXAMINER
— Bernie Sanders says he would cancel campaign rallies over coronavirus concerns if asked – Caitlin Yilek
— https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/bernie-sanders-says-he-would-cancel-campaign-rallies-over-coronavirus-concerns-if-asked

AMERICAN THINKER
— America’s Declining Sexual Morality – E. Jeffrey Ludwig
https://www.americanthinker.com/articles/2020/03/americas_declining_sexual_morality.html
— A French intellectual warns that France will have a Muslim future – Andrea Widburg
https://www.americanthinker.com/blog/2020/03/a_french_intellectual_warns_that_france_will_have_a_muslim_future.html

BREITBART
— Illinois Supreme Court Won’t Dismiss Charges Against Jussie Smollett – AP
https://www.breitbart.com/entertainment/2020/03/08/illinois-supreme-court-wont-dismiss-charges-against-jussie-smollett/
— TX Lt. Gov. to ‘Beto’ O’Rourke: Try to Take My AR-15 and ‘See How That Goes’ – AWR HAWKINS
https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2020/03/08/tx-lt-gov-beto-orourke-try-take-my-ar-15-see-how-that-goes/

DAILY CALLER
— Bernie Sanders Looks To Jesse Jackson To Revive Lagging Campaign – DAVID KRAYDEN
https://dailycaller.com/2020/03/08/bernie-sanders-jesse-jackson-revive-campaign/
— DNC Changes Debate Format — Bernie Staffer Says They’re Protecting Biden – VIRGINIA KRUTA
https://dailycaller.com/2020/03/08/dnc-changes-debate-format-bernie-biden/
— As Top Historians Ring Alarm Bells About NYT’s 1619 Project, Defiant Public Schools Refuse To Answer Questions – SHELBY TALCOTT (DIERSEN: Ever-increasingly, Democrats hint/imply/argue/shout that if you are a Republican, the longer that your ancestors have been in America, the more that you have benefited from their discrimination against minorities and against women.) 
https://dailycaller.com/2020/03/07/public-schools-dodge-questions-nyt-1619-project-historians-inaccuracies/

NEWS BUSTERS
— Preposterous: Washington Post Promotes Idea of Bernie Sanders, ‘Reagan of the Left’ – Tim Graham
https://www.newsbusters.org/blogs/nb/tim-graham/2020/03/08/preposterous-washington-post-promotes-idea-bernie-sanders-reagan-left

NBC NEWS
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Trump-haters say “Mixed White House messaging on coronavirus sparks internal frustration.”
https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/white-house/mixed-white-house-messaging-coronavirus-sparks-internal-frustration-n1152606

WASHINGTON POST
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Trump-haters say “Squandered time: How the Trump administration lost control of the coronavirus crisis.”
https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/trump-coronavirus-response-squandered-time/2020/03/07/5c47d3d0-5fcb-11ea-9055-5fa12981bbbf_story.html

March 8 Morning Edition

ABC7
— President Donald Trump’s supporters hold rally in Homer Glen
https://abc7chicago.com/politics/trumps-supporters-hold-rally-in-homer-glen/5994337/

NBC5
— Workers Clean North Side School After Teacher’s Aide Tests Positive for Coronavirus The aide worked for several days after returning from a cruise, according to officials
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/workers-clean-north-side-school-after-teachers-aide-tests-positive-for-coronavirus/2232987/

WGN TV
— Illinois early voting slow, boost from COVID-19 fears possible
https://wgntv.com/news/coronavirus/illinois-early-voting-slow-boost-from-covid-19-fears-possible/
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: DISGUSTING, TRAGIC: Pot pushers push pot.
https://wgntv.com/news/illinois-campaign-focused-on-marijuana-use-education/

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— FRONT PAGE TOP OF FOLD WITH BIG COLOR PICTURE IN NAPERVILLE SUN: More than 1,200 people cast early ballots in Naperville during first week of early voting – ERIN HEGARTY
https://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/naperville-sun/ct-nvs-early-voting-numbers-will-dupage-counties-st-20200307-kxx5hqzfgbhwng2fiy77i4huyq-story.html
— FRONT PAGE TOP OF FOLD IN NAPERVILLE SUN: Naperville residents take issue with affordable housing suggestions in proposed master plan – ERIN HEGARTY and SARAH FREISHTAT (DIERSEN: In Wheaton, many believe that those in Wheaton’s North, East, and South Districts want to dump Section 8 housing into Wheaton’s West District, and especially into my precinct.)
https://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/naperville-sun/ct-nvs-affordable-housing-master-plan-residential-st-20200308-ljavu7bowffuzdwjyxf5odifsq-story.html
(FROM THE ARTICLE: “It’s fascinating to me some of the very people who are some of the largest proponents in our community for affordable and attainable housing don’t want that where they live,” Hanson said. “How we solve that problem is very important, but we have to solve it.”)
— Students, teachers at Vaughn high school asked to self-quarantine after classroom assistant tested positive with coronavirus – PAIGE FRY
https://www.chicagotribune.com/coronavirus/ct-vaughn-self-quarantine-20200308-nlqheqd7a5fyrmeo3crnmu6q6q-story.html

SPRINGFIELD STATE JOURNAL REGISTER
— Illinois primary looms large in Democratic race – Bernard Schoenburg
https://www.sj-r.com/news/20200307/illinois-primary-looms-large-in-democratic-race
— Fight over the graduated tax hasn’t really started – Doug Finke
https://www.sj-r.com/news/20200307/statehouse-insider-fight-over-graduated-tax-hasnt-really-started

JOURNAL STANDARD
— Illinois in play as Sanders, Biden square off – Bernard Schoenburg
https://www.journalstandard.com/news/20200308/illinois-in-play-as-sanders-biden-square-off

WBEZ
— Sanders Goes After Biden, Trump At Downtown Chicago Rally – Michael Puente
https://www.wbez.org/shows/wbez-news/sanders-in-grant-park/d6018aa7-c617-4861-bb53-5b2acd23beb4

GENESEO REPUBLIC
— Patrick Henry Club hosts Candidate Forum – Jon Zahm
https://www.geneseorepublic.com/news/20200304/patrick-henry-club-hosts-candidate-forum

BREITBART
— Politico Continues Media’s Quest to Blame Trump for Coronavirus – JOEL B. POLLAK
https://www.breitbart.com/the-media/2020/03/07/politico-blame-trump-for-coronavirus/
— Rod Blagojevich Explains Why He Is a ‘Trumpocrat’: Democrats Have ‘Abandoned’ American Workers, Black Voters – MATTHEW BOYLE
https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2020/03/07/exclusive-rod-blagojevich-explains-why-he-is-a-trumpocrat-democrats-have-abandoned-american-workers-black-voters/

PJ MEDIA
— AOC Urges Illegal Immigrants to Fill Out Census Form – RICK MORAN
https://pjmedia.com/trending/aoc-urges-illegal-immigrants-to-fill-out-census-form/

AMERICAN GREATNESS
— Socialist-Style Slavery and Big-Money Politics Too much money in an election can also create and spread something that is false. We should all be on guard against it, lest we lose our democracy. – Ernest S. Christian
https://www.amgreatness.com/2020/03/07/socialist-style-slavery-and-big-money-politics/

THE HILL
— Stephen Moore: ‘Economy will roar back to life’ when coronavirus is contained – J. EDWARD MORENO 
https://thehill.com/homenews/sunday-talk-shows/486472-stephen-moore-economy-will-roar-back-to-life-when-coronavirus-is
— Trump escalates fight against press with libel lawsuits – JUSTIN WISE
https://thehill.com/homenews/media/486273-trump-escalates-fight-against-press-with-libel-lawsuits
— Sanders says campaign is in communication with health officials about rallies amid coronavirus outbreak – REBECCA KLAR
https://thehill.com/homenews/campaign/486488-sanders-says-campaign-is-in-communication-with-health-officials-over

POLITICO
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Trump-haters say “Trump’s mismanagement helped fuel coronavirus crisis.”
https://www.politico.com/news/2020/03/07/trump-coronavirus-management-style-123465

HUFFINGTON POST
— CPAC Attendee Tests Positive For Coronavirus, Didn’t Have Contact With Trump The affected individual had no contact with the president, according to the American Conservative Union, which has been in touch with the White House. – Mary Papenfuss
https://www.huffpost.com/entry/coronavirus-cpac-trump-pence_n_5e643381c5b68d6164555902

ASSOCIATED PRESS
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Democrats crow about their success in making “suburbanites” hate Trump and hate individuals, hate organizations, hate companies, hate governments, and hate countries that are Trump supporters, Protestant, conservative, patriotic, Republican, American, White, male, older, non-poor, gun owners, German American, draft avoiders, and those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time. 
https://www.wfmj.com/story/41865825/suburbanites-are-voting-and-thats-good-news-for-joe-biden

CNN
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Ever-increasingly, Democrats encourage minorities, women, and younger people to wear protest hairstyles.
https://www.cnn.com/2020/03/08/us/black-hair-discrimination-schools-trnd/index.html

NEW YORK TIMES
— The Tax Code Is Overtaxed The I.R.S. has become the de facto administrator of a startling number of social welfare programs. – Neil Irwin (DIERSEN: The Tax Code should encourage marriage and homeownership. Trump should increase the $10,000 SALT cap to $20,000 for married filing jointly.)
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/03/06/upshot/tax-code-irs-problems.html
— Italy Locks Down Much of the Country’s North The restrictions affect Milan and the regions that serve as Italy’s economic engine and are the most sweeping measures outside China. – Jason Horowitz
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/03/07/world/europe/coronavirus-italy.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Trump-haters use Coronavirus to promote free healthcare for all.
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/03/06/opinion/coronavirus-immigrants-health.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Trump-haters use Coronavirus to defeat Trump.
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/03/07/opinion/coronavirus-trump.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Trump-haters blame Trump for the problems that the working class has. Are/were you a member of the working class? I was 1962-1997. 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.) 
https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2020/03/06/opinion/working-class-death-rate.html
— FRONT PAGE TOP OF FOLD: DIERSEN HEADLINE: Trump-haters use Coronavirus to defeat Trump. 
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/03/07/us/politics/trump-coronavirus.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: One could argue that German is the worst national origin to have.
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/02/21/world/europe/germany-mayors-far-right.html

BLOOMBERG
— Italy Locks Down Rich North as Conte Tries to Contain Panic – Alberto Brambilla, John Follain, and Alessandro Speciale
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2020-03-07/italy-to-impose-virtual-ban-on-entry-to-lombardy-corriere

FORBES
— Elizabeth Warren And The Paradox Of Complaining About Sexism – Kim Elsesser (DIERSEN: Democrats and Democrat plants, Libertarians and Libertarian plants, Greens and Green plants, RINOs, and those who pander to the aforesaid blame Republicans for all the problems that women have had, are having, and will have. They especially blame Republicans who are Trump supporters, Protestant, conservative, patriotic, 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.forbes.com/sites/kimelsesser/2020/03/07/elizabeth-warren-and-the-paradox-of-complaining-about-sexism/#51af80958acc

LOWELL SUN
— Though underrepresented, women managers, administrators push forward – MEG MCINTYRE (DIERSEN: QUESTION: Why are Republicans dramatically underrepresented in the federal workforce? ANSWER: Democrats run the federal government. QUESTION: Why are conservatives dramatically underrepresented in your Republican township/ward/county party organizations and in the Illinois Republican Party (IRP)? ANSWER: Far too many anti-conservatives run Republican township/ward/county party organizations and IRP. QUESTION: Why are conservatives dramatically underrepresented in your municipal, township, and county governments and in the State Of Illinois? ANSWER: Far too many anti-conservatives run municipal, township, and county governments and the State of Illinois.) 
https://www.lowellsun.com/2020/03/07/though-underrepresented-women-managers-administrators-push-forward/

NEW YORK MAGAZINE
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: A Trump hater says “Trump Vows to Keep Holding Rallies, Despite CPAC Attendee’s Coronavirus Case.” Obviously, Trump-haters are using Coronavirus to defeat Trump.
https://nymag.com/intelligencer/2020/03/trump-vows-more-rallies-despite-cpac-coronavirus-case.html

ATLANTIC
— Thy Neighbor’s Sexism ‘Electability.’ ‘Likability.’ ‘Authenticity.’ The 2020 Democratic primary has found many canny ways to make misogyny plausibly deniable. – MEGAN GARBER (DIERSEN: Democrats and Democrat plants, Libertarians and Libertarian plants, Greens and Green plants, RINOs, and those who pander to the aforesaid blame Republicans for all the problems that women have had, are having, and will have. They especially blame Republicans who are Trump supporters, Protestant, conservative, patriotic, 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.theatlantic.com/culture/archive/2020/03/thy-neighbors-sexism/607630/

POLITICUS USA
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Republican-haters promote hatred of Republicans.
https://www.politicususa.com/2020/03/07/opinion-republicans-are-still-americas-biggest-threat.html

CREATORS SYNDICATE
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Men-haters hint/imply/argue/shout that women are held to higher standards than men. I should write a book about the many women that my Democrat superiors in the federal government promoted over me who had a) less work experience, b) less education, and/or c) fewer professional certifications/licenses than I had. 
https://www.creators.com/read/susan-estrich/03/20/why-must-a-woman-be-perfect

RASMUSSEN REPORTS
— 60% of Republicans See Coronavirus Scare As Tool to Get Trump
https://www.rasmussenreports.com/public_content/politics/current_events/disease/60_of_republicans_see_coronavirus_scare_as_tool_to_get_trump

March 7 Evening Edition

GOPUSA ILLINOIS
— 6th Congressional District: Demetra DeMonte, Allen Skillicorn, Frank Napolitano, David Krupa, Cynthia Hopkins, Alyssia Benford, and Brad Halbrook spoke very highly of Jeanne Ives at her outstanding rally at the DuPage County Fairgrounds in Wheaton Saturday afternoon, March 7, 2020. Babette Holder Youngberg served as master of ceremonies. The 150+ attendees included Anderson, Cattoni, Falbo, Felice, Hogan, McCluskey, Smith, and Whelan. – Dave Diersen
http://www.gopillinois.com

ABC7
— Bernie Sanders brings 2020 presidential campaign to Chicago for Grant Park rally – Craig Wall
https://abc7chicago.com/politics/bernie-sanders-rallies-thousands-of-supporters-in-chicago/5993312/

NBC5
— Bernie Sanders Work to Gain Support in Illinois Ahead of Primary In an interview Saturday, Sanders said he believes he can win back Obama voters who cast ballots for President Trump – Mary Ann Ahern
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/bernie-sanders-work-to-gain-support-in-illinois-ahead-of-primary/2233005/
— Illinois Early Voting Slow, Boost From Coronavirus Fears Possible Early and grace-period voting was expected to pick up with the departure of five major candidates
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/chicago-politics/illinois-early-voting-slow-boost-from-coronavirus-fears-possible/2232984/

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— Bernie Sanders at Chicago rally: jabs Joe Biden, tells backers to ‘stop complaining and get involved in political process’ In Grant Park, Sanders said, “This campaign is for the working class of this country.” – Lynn Sweet 
https://chicago.suntimes.com/news/2020/3/7/21169375/bernie-sanders-hits-chicago-for-rally-in-advance-of-march-17-illinois-primary-against-joe-biden

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— At huge Grant Park rally, Bernie Sanders tries to recapture front-runner status in race for Democratic presidential nomination – RICK PEARSON
https://www.chicagotribune.com/politics/ct-bernie-sanders-grant-park-20200308-3jx6baa4nfevbb2dcmeicpjvzu-story.html
— Coronavirus patient attended same Maryland conservative political conference as Trump – Kevin Rector
https://www.chicagotribune.com/nation-world/bs-md-cpac-risk-20200307-jxq23oqwcjebzeunjczpptmnre-story.html

DAILY HERALD
— At forum, GOP hopefuls Ives, Kinzler stress problem-solving, contrasting backgrounds – Harry Hitzeman
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20200307/at-forum-gop-hopefuls-ives-kinzler-stress-problem-solving-contrasting-backgrounds
— Dueling groups weigh in as Naperville pot sales referendum nears – Marie Wilson
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20200307/dueling-groups-weigh-in-as-naperville-pot-sales-referendum-nears
— In Chicago, Bernie Sanders jabs Biden, tells backers to ‘stop complaining and get involved’
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20200307/in-chicago-bernie-sanders-jabs-biden-tells-backers-to-stop-complaining-and-get-involved

WBBM
— Bernie Sanders Rally Draws Massive Energetic Crowd To Grant Park Ahead Of Illinois Primary: ‘We Need The Largest Voter Turnout In The Nation’ – ARIEL PARRELLA-AURELI
https://wbbm780.radio.com/articles/bernie-sanders-rally-draws-massive-crowd-to-grant-park

SPRINGFIELD STATE JOURNAL REGISTER
— LaHood weighs in on same-sex marriage ruling, deal with Taliban – Bernard Schoenburg
https://www.sj-r.com/news/20200306/bernard-schoenburg-lahood-weighs-in-on-same-sex-marriage-ruling-deal-with-taliban

WASHINGTON FREE BEACON
— Democrats, Media Persist in Scolding Democratic Voters for ‘Sexist’ Opposition to Elizabeth Warren
https://freebeacon.com/politics/elizabeth-warren-sexism-video/

BREITBART
— Bernie Sanders Draws Crowd of 15,000 in Chicago: Trump Is ‘Moving this Country into an Autocracy’ – HANNAH BLEAU
https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2020/03/07/bernie-sanders-draws-crowd-of-15000-in-chicago-trump-is-moving-this-country-into-an-autocracy/
— No Labor Shortage: 11.5M Jobless, Underemployed Americans Available for Full-Time Work – John Binder
https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2020/03/06/no-labor-shortage-11-5m-jobless-underemployed-americans-available-for-full-time-work/
— Donald Trump Rejects Lindsey Graham’s Push for DACA Amnesty – NEIL MUNRO
https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2020/03/06/donald-trump-rejects-lindsey-grahams-push-for-daca-amnesty/

BLAZE
— AOC urges illegal immigrants to participate in 2020 census — and study finds it will have huge implications ‘So don’t worry if you’re having a creative living situation…’ – Chris Enloe
https://www.theblaze.com/news/alexandria-ocasio-cortez-urges-illegal-immigrants-to-complete-2020-census-form

FOX NEWS
— Sean Hannity says Dems, ‘media mob’ weaponizing coronavirus against President Trump: ‘Predictable and disgraceful’ – Victor Garcia 
https://www.foxnews.com/media/sean-hannity-blasts-media-mob-and-democrats-for-using-coronavirus-as-a-political-weapon

FOX BUSINESS
— Coronavirus may force Fed to give Trump more rate cuts ‘This is a Fed that wants to be more proactive than reactive’ – James Langford
https://www.foxbusiness.com/economy/coronavirus-may-force-fed-to-give-trump-more-rate-cuts

BIZ PAC REVIEW
— Here’s how AOC coaches illegal immigrants to fill out 2020 census – Frieda Powers 
https://www.bizpacreview.com/2020/03/07/heres-how-aoc-coaches-illegal-immigrants-to-fill-out-2020-census-894957

NEW YORK POST
— Want to succeed? Never be afraid to ask questions – Virginia Backaitis (DIERSEN: While I was a federal employee for almost 30 years, I was extremely reluctant to seek or take career advice from my Democrat superiors because I knew that they were under tremendous pressure from Democrat politicians to get rid of federal employees who shared my demographics. None of my Democrat superiors in the federal government ever advised me to earn job-related college degrees, job-related professional certifications, or job related professional licenses. Nevertheless, I earned a) a job-related bachelor’s degree when I was 21 and job-related master’s degrees when I was 27, 31, and 48, b) job-related professional certifications when I was 30, 32, 41, 45, 47, and 48, and c) a job-related professional license when I was 32.)
https://nypost.com/2020/03/01/want-to-succeed-never-be-afraid-to-ask-questions/

WASHINGTON POST
— CPAC attendee tests positive for coronavirus; Italy considers locking down center of outbreak – Miriam Berger, Kim Bellware, Lateshia Beachum, Chico Harlan and Hannah Knowles 
https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2020/03/07/coronavirus-live-updates/
— Elizabeth Warren’s exit raises questions about the role of women in U.S. politics – Annie Linskey and Amy B Wang (DIERSEN: When candidates who are minority, female, and/or younger lose elections, Democrats, Libertarians, Greens, and RINOs blame Republicans, and especially Republicans who are Trump supporters, Protestant, conservative, patriotic, Republican, American, White, male, older, non-poor, gun owners, German American, and/or those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.)
https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/sen-elizabeth-warren-ends-presidential-campaign/2020/03/05/98921986-4d33-11ea-9b5c-eac5b16dafaa_story.html

PEW RESEARCH
— Fast facts on the challenges Americans see for female political candidates as Warren exits 2020 race – BRUCE DRAKE (DIERSEN: When candidates who are minority, female, and/or younger lose elections, Democrats, Libertarians, Greens, and RINOs blame Republicans, and especially Republicans who are Trump supporters, Protestant, conservative, patriotic, Republican, American, White, male, older, non-poor, gun owners, German American, and/or those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.)
https://www.pewresearch.org/fact-tank/2020/03/06/fast-facts-on-the-challenges-americans-see-for-female-political-candidates-as-warren-exits-2020-race/

March 5 Evening Edition

ABC7
— Illinois Republicans campaign against neo-Nazi Art Jones on 3rd District ballot in primary – Mark Rivera
https://abc7chicago.com/5988469/
— Coronavirus update: 5th COVID-19 case confirmed in Illinois; Cook County man being treated at RUSH University Medical Center
https://abc7chicago.com/health/5th-covid-19-case-confirmed-in-ill/5987776/
— Sweeping Senate vote sends Trump $8.3B bill to fight coronavirus – AP
https://abc7chicago.com/politics/senate-vote-sends-pres-trump-$83b-bill-to-fight-coronavirus/5988185/

NBC5
— Coronavirus in Illinois: 5th Case Confirmed in Man Who Flew to O’Hare After Travel to Italy
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/coronavirus-in-illinois-5th-case-confirmed-in-man-who-flew-to-ohare-after-travel-to-italy/2231672/
— Elizabeth Warren Drops Out of Presidential Race Warren failed to place above third place in 18 contests, including in both her home state of Massachusetts and native Oklahoma
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/politics/elizabeth-warren-dropping-out-of-presidential-campaign/2231608/

CBS2
— Illinois Democratic Presidential Primary Will Be Critical As Biden, Sanders Run Neck-And-Neck
https://chicago.cbslocal.com/2020/03/04/illinois-democratic-presidential-primary-will-be-critical-as-biden-sanders-run-neck-and-neck/

FOX NEWS CHICAGO
— Officials confirm 5th case of coronavirus in Illinois
https://www.fox32chicago.com/news/officials-confirm-5th-case-of-coronavirus-in-illinois

WGN TV
— Former Illinois Rep. Aaron Schock: ‘I am gay’ – Ben Bradley
https://wgntv.com/news/former-illinois-rep-aaron-schock-i-am-gay/

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— Cash-strapped Illinois GOP says it will spend what it needs to defeat Holocaust denier Arthur Jones in 3rd Congressional District primary – RICK PEARSON
https://www.chicagotribune.com/politics/ct-illinois-republicans-oppose-nazi-sympathizer-20200305-db5clsgi4zeqni7wsc5dhwk7ku-story.html
(FROM THE ARTICLE: But the state GOP said it would tap into the more than $247,000 in its federal account to mount a campaign involving digital ads, mailers and robocalls to inform district voters about Jones. Top among the donors in the last quarter of 2019 was Marlene Ricketts, the matriarch of the family that owns the Chicago Cubs. She gave $10,000. Sean Morrison, a Cook County commissioner who chairs the county’s GOP, said unlike previous times when Jones sought office, he has been able to resist ballot challenges because the quality of signatures on his candidacy petitions have gotten better.)
— Former GOP U.S. Rep. Aaron Schock announces on Instagram that he’s gay, says his family still not fully accepting – Katherine Rosenberg-Douglas
https://www.chicagotribune.com/news/breaking/ct-aaron-schock-gay-announcement-us-representative-republican-20200305-t2kgcfdqjfcznhezuknfvfihla-story.html
— Freshman Democratic U.S. Rep. Sean Casten backing Joe Biden – RICK PEARSON (DIERSEN: What would Casten stress to you to get you to vote for Biden? Casten would stress to me that Biden shares many demographics with me: White, male, old, married, non-poor, non-drinker, Christian, draft avoider, ancestors have been in America for a long time, Corvette owner, worked with and supervised many Democrat Congressional employees for many years, get Civil Service Retirement System pensions, etc.) 
https://www.chicagotribune.com/politics/ct-sean-casten-backs-joe-biden-20200305-45cthg6wwna7ld2oicsoh5oyuu-story.html
— Elizabeth Warren is dropping out of Democratic race for president, so who will get her votes? It’s complicated. – BILL RUTHHART
https://www.chicagotribune.com/election-2020/ct-nw-elizabeth-warren-drops-out-of-democratic-race-20200305-nwg36rh53fdchb2fmbefofbaze-story.html
— Joe Biden for sensible Democratic leadership – Editorial
https://www.chicagotribune.com/opinion/editorials/ct-edit-tribune-endorsement-joe-biden-20200305-33bpnw5vpjgfzjmt3aeke3kaw4-story.html
— Presidential candidates are dropping like flies and you voted early? In Illinois, there are no do-overs. – Lisa Donovan
https://www.chicagotribune.com/politics/ct-illinois-no-voting-do-overs-20200305-o6lml3qyavd75nwj3asi6ena54-story.html
— Flawed weed and gambling laws allow industries to hide investors – DAVID GREISING
https://www.chicagotribune.com/opinion/commentary/ct-opinion-marijuana-weed-dispensaries-investors-greising-20200305-npowgmsutvb7poe6p7xdh4u5ha-story.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: A Trump-hater says “Democrats’ rejection of Elizabeth Warren shows misogyny is still rampant.”
https://www.chicagotribune.com/opinion/commentary/ct-opinion-elizabeth-warren-women-emily-hauser-20200305-mquccxflerglzjiimrgskkvkrq-story.html
— In 14th Congressional District GOP battle, state Sen. Sue Rezin accuses state Sen. Jim Oberweis of scheme to circumvent donation rules – RICK PEARSON
https://www.chicagotribune.com/politics/ct-jim-oberweis-campaign-fund-accusation-20200305-bn2h7dzdbvajbomsip2amuu3uu-story.html

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— Former Rep. Aaron Schock comes out as gay: ‘It’s never too late to be authentic and true to yourself’ “I do hold out hope that, over time, my family will come to accept me as I am,” Schock said in a post detailing his fraught experience coming out to his family in Peoria. – Lizzie Schiffman Tufano
https://chicago.suntimes.com/politics/2020/3/5/21166441/aaron-schock-gay-comes-out-publicly
— The establishment isn’t standing in Bernie Sanders’ way. Voters are Sanders is simply not a national candidate. He has a vocal, very aggressive base of support, but it’s localized and it’s not representative of a majority of Democratic voters. – S. E. Cupp
https://chicago.suntimes.com/columnists/2020/3/4/21164783/2020-democratic-presidential-primary-bernie-sanders-joe-biden-s-e-cupp-super-tuesday
— Aldermen say they are getting frozen out of pot shop zoning process As Mayor Lightfoot seeks to curtail aldermanic privilege, some City Council members say they don’t have enough input into whether pot stores can open in their wards. – Tom Schuba
https://chicago.suntimes.com/cannabis/2020/3/4/21165596/chicago-dispensaries-brian-hopkins-walter-burnett-zoning-marijuana
— How much did each of those delegates cost Bloomberg? More than $7.7 million — and counting And it’s likely he’ll have ended up spending more once final campaign financing reports are submitted. – Mitchell Armentrout
https://chicago.suntimes.com/politics/2020/3/4/21165494/bloomberg-campaign-spending-super-tuesday-per-vote-delegate
— For Bernie Sanders, party rules are fine — until they’re not Sending a candidate unable to attract a majority of Democrats out to do battle with Boss Trump in November would seem to almost guarantee defeat. – Gene Lyons
https://chicago.suntimes.com/columnists/2020/3/4/21165347/bernie-sanders-democratic-party-rules-convention-joe-biden-gene-lyons
— Who will Elizabeth Warren endorse? Three top Illinois Warren backers — Rep. Jan Schakowsky, D-Ill., state Treasurer Mike Frerichs and former state Rep. Dan Biss — are weighing their options for now. – Lynn Sweet
https://chicago.suntimes.com/columnists/2020/3/5/21167014/who-will-elizabeth-warren-endorse-ending-primary-bid

DAILY HERALD
— Global markets slide again on enduring concern over virus – AP
https://www.dailyherald.com/article/20200305/business/303059944/
— Hubbard changes story about whether she brought a gun to Senate debate – Russell Lissau
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20200304/hubbard-changes-story-about-whether-she-brought-a-gun-to-senate-debate

CRAIN’S CHICAGO BUSINESS
— Springfield stalls on property tax reform The question of whether to cut your property tax and how remains caught in partisan sniping, though one top Democrat says his “intention” is to pass something this spring. – GREG HINZ
https://www.chicagobusiness.com/greg-hinz-politics/springfield-stalls-property-tax-reform

FOX ILLINOIS
— Congress reaches coronavirus funding deal, but fears of outbreak remain strong – Stephen Loiaconi
https://foxillinois.com/news/connect-to-congress/congress-reaches-coronavirus-funding-deal-but-fears-of-outbreak-remain-strong

ALGONQUIN PATCH
— Chicago Sun Times outraged by Skillicorn’s anti-tax views No surprise the Chicago Sun Times spurns real reform and backs Carolyn Schofield – Travis Akin
https://patch.com/illinois/algonquin/chicago-sun-times-outraged-skillicorns-anti-tax-views

NAPERVILLE COMMUNITY TELEVISION
— How Naperville Is Prepping For Potential Coronavirus
https://www.nctv17.com/news/how-naperville-is-prepping-for-potential-coronavirus/

DUPAGE COUNTY
— Coronavirus Update
https://www.dupageco.org/CountyBoard/Chairman/Messages/2020/62539/

CAPITOL NEWS ILLINOIS
— Chief justice seeks $1.6 million in tech upgrades to better connect state’s courts – REBECCA ANZEL
https://capitolnewsillinois.com/NEWS/chief-justice-seeks-16-million-in-tech-upgrades-to-better-connect-states-courts

MCHENRY COUNTY BLOG
— IL-14: Sue Rezin Files Ethics Complaints Against Jim Oberweis
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/03/05/il-14-sue-rezin-files-ethics-complaints-against-jim-oberweis/ 
— IL-14: Ted Gradel Backer Adds Sue Rezin to Jim Oberweis Hit List
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/03/05/il-14-ted-gradel-backer-adds-sue-rezin-to-jim-oberweis-hit-list/ 
— IL-14: Catalina Lauf’s First Mailing Postures Her as AOC Alternative
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/03/05/catalina-laufs-first-mailing-postures-her-as-aoc-alternative/ 
— Sager Makes Second Mailing
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/03/05/sager-makes-second-mailing/

CAPITOL FAX
— “The number of [COVID-19] cases reported in every chart and table is far too low”
https://capitolfax.com/2020/03/05/the-number-of-covid-19-cases-reported-in-every-chart-and-table-is-far-too-low/
— AS THE DEMOCRAT PARTY’S STRANGLEHOLD ON ILLINOIS TIGHTENS: United Way: 36 percent of Illinois households can’t afford basic necessities
https://capitolfax.com/2020/03/05/united-way-36-percent-of-illinois-households-cant-afford-basic-necessities/
— Oberweis accused of “illegal scheme,” and a state’s attorney is a witness
https://capitolfax.com/2020/03/05/oberweis-accused-of-illegal-scheme-and-a-states-attorney-is-a-witness/
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: DISGUSTING, TRAGIC: Pot pushers push pot. To push pot on a person, organization, company, government, or country is to destroy that person, organization, company, government, or country. 
https://capitolfax.com/2020/03/05/question-of-the-day-3030/

THE HILL
— Now that Aaron Schock is ‘out,’ he can be a powerful LGBTQ ally – STEVE CLEMONS (DIERSEN: Since 2000, those who promote LGBTQ activity, their operatives, and their dupes have focused on a) stopping me from sending out GOPUSA ILLINOIS emails and b) stopping everyone from reading those emails.)
https://thehill.com/opinion/civil-rights/486137-now-that-aaron-schock-is-out-he-can-be-a-powerful-lgbtq-ally

NEW YORK TIMES
— Elizabeth Warren, Once a Front-Runner, Drops Out of Presidential Race – Astead W. Herndon and Shane Goldmacher
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/03/05/us/politics/elizabeth-warren-drops-out.html

CAPE COD TIMES
— Cape Democrats to hold post-election unity breakfast – Geoff Spillane (DIERSEN: I hope that the Illinois Republican Party, DuPage County Republican Central Committee, Milton Township Republican Organization, etc. hold post-election unity breakfasts.)
https://www.capecodtimes.com/news/20200304/political-notes-cape-democrats-to-hold-post-election-unity-breakfast

FORBES
— Amazon Says It’s Removed More Than One Million Products Making Fake Coronavirus Claims – Ted Knutson
https://www.forbes.com/sites/tedknutson/2020/03/04/marketplace-contagion-amazon-has-already-removed-a-million-fake-products-related-to-coronavirus/#549e5f43418c

KIPLINGER
— 5 Tips to Help Your Retirement Savings Last as Long as You Live – Matthew Stratman (DIERSEN: The cost of living in Wheaton is very high. My Civil Service Retirement System pension is dramatically lower because my Democrat superiors in the federal government wasted my career and forced me to take their early retirement “offer” in 1997 when I was 49 years old. Consequently, starting this year, my wife and I are forced to spend our retirement savings to pay for non-discretionary expenses.) 
https://www.kiplinger.com/slideshow/retirement/T037-S001-cheapest-u-s-cities-for-early-retirement-2019/index.html
(FROM THE ARTICLE: 3. Adopt an adaptive withdrawal (and spending) plan. Be flexible with your discretionary retirement spending, and be willing to reduce income when needed. By setting guardrails you know when to decrease the income in the years when the portfolio is in decline. Having an adaptive withdrawal strategy will allow for higher income in years when the portfolio is rising and help protect your principal during a decline.)

TIME
— How You Should Rethink Your Retirement Plan After This Week’s Interest Rate Cut – KEVIN KELLEHER (DIERSEN: Low interest rates harm retirees.)
https://time.com/5796709/low-interest-rates-retirement-savings/

RASMUSSEN REPORT
— 60% of Republicans See Coronavirus Scare As Tool to Get Trump
https://www.rasmussenreports.com/public_content/politics/current_events/disease/60_of_republicans_see_coronavirus_scare_as_tool_to_get_trump
— Most Say Homelessness Made Worse By Actions of Some Cities, States
https://www.rasmussenreports.com/public_content/lifestyle/general_lifestyle/march_2020/most_say_homelessness_made_worse_by_actions_of_some_cities_states

March 4 Evening Edition

ABC7
— Coronavirus concerns spark event cancellations, university policy changes around Chicago area – Ravi Baichwal
https://abc7chicago.com/health/events-canceled-universities-make-policy-changes-due-to-covid-19-concerns/5984977/
— Aldermen, Italian American groups file complaint over Chicago Board of Education decision to no longer observe Columbus Day – Michelle Gallardo
https://abc7chicago.com/politics/complaint-filed-over-decision-to-no-longer-observe-columbus-day-in-chicago-public-schools/5985851/
— Illinois primary gains importance to Joe Biden, Bernie Sanders after Super Tuesday results – Craig Wall
https://abc7chicago.com/politics/illinois-primary-gains-importance-to-democrats-after-super-tuesday-results/5985949/

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— United Airlines becomes the first major airline to cut domestic flights as coronavirus takes a toll on travel – LAUREN ZUMBACH
https://www.chicagotribune.com/coronavirus/ct-coronavirus-united-airlines-cuts-flights-20200304-wrkmldxfbzgaxf3zzjvy4c4mlm-story.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: DISGUSTING, TRAGIC: Pot pushers push Pot.
https://www.chicagotribune.com/marijuana/illinois/ct-biz-dispensary-33-west-loop-location-20200304-metmz5mfdbe7djyrq6nxgwoaby-story.html
https://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/daily-southtown/ct-sta-tinley-park-cannabis-st-0305-20200304-werc4tvarbfufildth5ailrz54-story.html
https://www.chicagotribune.com/marijuana/illinois/ct-biz-illinois-legal-weed-february-sales-numbers-20200304-h7rtcj7zf5b7leidg7xq3rjiwi-story.html
— Chicago Public Schools’ change from Columbus Day to Indigenous Peoples Day was not legal, group says – JOHN BYRNE
https://www.chicagotribune.com/politics/ct-columbus-day-indigenous-peoples-protest-chicago-20200304-e6rl73mqsraxnbqe7mwpswhtdm-story.html

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— Illinois GOP targets Holocaust denier Arthur Jones with ‘Say No To The Nazi’ ads “Arthur Jones isn’t a Republican, and we’re going to expose people to who he really is and do everything we can to educate Republicans not to vote for Arthur Jones,” state GOP Chairman Tim Schneider said. – Tina Sfondeles (DIERSEN: To damage the Republican Party, how many Democrats, Libertarians, Greens, and RINOs will cast a Republican primary ballot and vote for Jones?) 
https://chicago.suntimes.com/politics/2020/3/4/21165146/illinois-republican-targets-holocaust-denier-arthur-jones-say-no-nazi-ads-primary
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: DISGUSTING, TRAGIC: Pot pushers push Pot.
https://chicago.suntimes.com/cannabis/2020/3/4/21165299/recreational-weed-sales-drop-to-35-million-in-february-as-shortages-continue
— AS THE DEMOCRAT PARTY’S STRANGLEHOLD ON CHICAGO TIGHTENS: Nearly half of Chicago households struggle to afford basic necessities: report Across the city, many households don’t earn enough to cover essentials like housing, child care, food, transportation and health care while saving for the future, according to a study by the United Way – Carlos Ballesteros
https://chicago.suntimes.com/metro-state/2020/3/4/21163785/poverty-chicago-cook-county-illinois-united-way-alice
— Biden, Sanders both stumping in Illinois in coming days Sanders rally in Chicago could be as soon as this weekend; Biden hits Chicago next week. – Lynn Sweet
https://chicago.suntimes.com/elections/2020/3/4/21164710/biden-sanders-illinois-campaign-visits-march
— Why epidemics like the coronavirus start in Asia and Africa – and why there will be more All the coronaviruses that caused recent epidemics, including the COVID-19, jumped from bats to another animal before infecting humans. – Suresh V Kuchipudi
https://chicago.suntimes.com/2020/3/4/21164941/coronavirus-origins-africa-asia-bats-covid-19-source-kuckipudi

DAILY HERALD
— House GOP aims for FOID fixes in light of application backlog – Jerry Nowicki
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20200304/house-gop-aims-for-foid-fixes-in-light-of-application-backlog

CRAIN’S CHICAGO BUSINESS
— United slashes flight schedules as virus fears mount The cutbacks start with the Chicago airline’s April schedule, but plans are beginning to take shape for a similar reduction in May. – JOHN PLETZ
https://www.chicagobusiness.com/transportation/united-slashes-flight-schedules-virus-fears-mount
— State, city get more than $20 million to fight coronavirus A deal between Congress and Trump will free funds that local health officials say they badly need to fight the outbreak. – GREG HINZ
https://www.chicagobusiness.com/greg-hinz-politics/state-city-get-more-20-million-fight-coronavirus

MCHENRY COUNTY BLOG
— IL-06: Jeanne Ives Releases First TV Commercial of 2020 Election Cycle
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/03/04/il-06-jeanne-ives-releases-first-tv-commercial-of-2020-election-cycle/
— IL-14: Is Catalina Lauf Beginning to Surge Among Primary Voters?
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/03/04/il-14-is-catalina-lauf-beginning-to-surge-among-primary-voters/

ILLINOIS LEAKS
— Algonquin Township Sanctioned by Court, ordered to pay Watchdogs’ Attorney fees – JOHN KRAFT
https://edgarcountywatchdogs.com/2020/03/algonquin-township-sanctioned-by-court-ordered-to-pay-watchdogs-attorney-fees/

ILLINOIS REVIEW
— CHINESE MILITARY TURNS TO U.S. UNIVERSITY TO CONDUCT COVERT RESEARCH
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2020/02/chinese-military-turns-to-us-university-to-conduct-covert-research.html

WASHINGTON TIMES
— More than 300 illegal Chinese immigrants busted on southern border – Stephen Dinan
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2020/mar/4/dhs-links-coronavirus-border-328-chinese-illegals-/

WASHINGTON EXAMINER
— Virus at the border: 328 Chinese caught entering illegally – Paul Bedard
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/washington-secrets/virus-at-the-border-328-chinese-caught-entering-illegally
— DISGUSTING, TRAGIC, TREASONOUS: Biden promises illegal immigrants ‘pathway’ to citizenship after Super Tuesday victories – Andrew Mark Miller
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/biden-promises-illegal-immigrants-pathway-to-citizenship-after-super-tuesday-victories
— Spike Lee compares black Trump supporters to slaves – Andrew Mark Miller
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/spike-lee-compares-black-trump-supporters-to-slaves

GOPUSA
— Denver Councilwoman: ‘If I Do Get The Coronavirus I’m Attending Every MAGA Rally I Can’
https://www.gopusa.com/?p=85653

BREITBART
— DISGUSTING, TRAGIC, TREASONOUS: Joe Biden Promises Pathway to Citizenship for 11 Million Illegal Aliens – ROBERT KRAYCHIK
https://www.breitbart.com/2020-election/2020/03/03/joe-biden-promises-citizenship-11m-illegal-aliens/

TOWNHALL
— Bernie Scares Even Liberal Dems – John and Andy Schlafly
https://townhall.com/columnists/johnandandyschlafly/2020/03/04/draft-n2563006
— Conservatives and Libertarians Duel at CPAC – Frank Cannon (DIERSEN: What do you say to Libertarians a) who falsely claim to be conservative and/or b) who falsely claim to be Republican?)
https://townhall.com/columnists/frankcannon/2020/03/04/conservatives-and-libertarians-duel-at-cpac-n2563182

CNS NEWS
— Chicago/Cook County Declined 1,071 ICE Detainers on Aliens, Immigration Violators in FY19 – Michael W. Chapman 
https://www.cnsnews.com/article/national/michael-w-chapman/chicagocook-county-declined-1071-ice-detainers-aliens
— Biden Promises to Give 11 Million Illegal Aliens a Pathway to U.S. Citizenship – Susan Jones
https://www.cnsnews.com/article/national/susan-jones/biden-promises-pathway-11m-new-citizens-tells-dreamers-have-hope

LIFE SITE NEWS
— Conservatives who hate Trump must realize that life, family, economy depends on his 2020 win Disenchanted conservatives must realize that if Trump goes down, social conservative issues will go down with him. 
https://www.lifesitenews.com/blogs/conservatives-who-hate-trump-must-realize-that-life-family-economy-depends-on-his-2020-win

PJ MEDIA
— Is Bernie Sanders Running for NIMBY-in-Chief? – RICK MORAN (DIERSEN: What do you say to NIMBY (Not In My Back Yard) ( https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/NIMBY ) municipal politicians who want to steer Democrats, Libertarians, Greens, RINOs, LGBTQers, minorities, poor people, illegals, etc. into certain municipal districts and into certain neighborhoods, for example, into Wheaton’s West District and into my precinct?)
https://pjmedia.com/election/is-bernie-sanders-running-for-nimby-in-chief/

THE HILL
— Denver city councilwoman says call to spread coronavirus at Trump rallies was ‘sarcastic’ – ALICIA COHN
https://thehill.com/homenews/state-watch/485760-denver-city-councilwoman-says-call-to-spread-coronavirus-at-trump
— Antonio Sabàto Jr: Supporting Trump got me blacklisted – JUDY KURTZ (DIERSEN: Who blacklists Trump-supporters in your neighborhood, in your precinct, in your municipal district, in your municipality, in your township, and in your county? By definition, blacklisters have lots of religious, government, political, and/or financial clout. I should write a book about the blacklisters in my precinct, in Wheaton’s West District, in Wheaton, in Milton Township, and in DuPage County. I would focus on blacklisters who paint themselves as being religious, conservative, and/or Republican.)
https://thehill.com/blogs/in-the-know/in-the-know/485922-antonio-sabato-jr-backing-trump-got-me-blacklisted
(FROM THE ARTICLE: Antonio Sabàto Jr. says he’s working construction after being “blacklisted” by Hollywood for his support of President Trump. “All my representatives left me, from agents to managers to commercial agents. I literally had to move, find a new job to survive and take care of my kids,” the former Calvin Klein model said in an interview this week with Variety. “It’s been terrible. It’s mind-blowing. It’s a disgrace. It’s tough, because if you’re in that environment in Hollywood and you have something to say that they don’t like, they’re going to let you know,” Sabàto said. The 48-year-old former “Melrose Place” actor was one of a handful of entertainers to vocally support Trump’s 2016 White House bid, and spoke at that year’s Republican National Convention. “I was the first celebrity to come out and talk about the president, and he had my vote from day one,” Sabàto told the magazine. But after Trump won office, Sabàto says his job offers in the entertainment industry dried up, forcing him to pack up and move to Florida for construction work. “I go on the job at two in the morning, and I’m making sure that the job is controlled and supervised by me. I’m in the car all day, driving, going through all the sites. Five days a week, nonstop,” he explained. The one-time GOP House candidate — Sabàto lost a 2018 bid to unseat Rep. Julia Brownley (D-Calif.) — claims other pro-Trump performers are reluctant to publicly vocalize their support for the commander in chief. “I know a lot of actors who are lying about who they’re going to vote for because they don’t want the crap,” Sabàto said. “They won’t want to be talked about and fired from movie sets. This is serious.” “The reality is the power that makes movies happen in Hollywood — casting directors, producers, executive producers, directors — they’re all liberal,” said Sabàto, while also noting he’ll vote for Trump’s reelection in November. “They hate anyone or anything who supports this president.”)
— NBC exit poll shows Sanders with most support from LGBT voters – JUSTIN WISE
https://thehill.com/homenews/campaign/485877-nbc-exit-poll-shows-sanders-with-most-support-from-lgbtq-voters

GOVERNMENT EXECUTIVE
— A Guide to Attracting Talent in Government – JONATHAN BENETT (DIERSEN: Democrats run the federal government. Potential federal employees who are Republican, White, male, and/or non-veteran should be advised a) that they will be gotten rid of if they fail 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 and b) that extremely few federal employees make the aforesaid promotion deadlines.) 
https://www.govexec.com/management/2020/03/guide-attracting-talent-government/163517/

LGBTQ NATION
— LGBTQ voters flocked to Bernie Sanders yesterday & rejected Mike Bloomberg The senator from Vermont was by far LGBTQ voters’ preferred candidate on Super Tuesday. The billionaire? Not so much. – Alex Bollinger 
https://www.lgbtqnation.com/2020/03/lgbtq-voters-flocked-bernie-sanders-yesterday-rejected-mike-bloomberg/

March 3 Evening Edition

CBS2
— Illinois Attorney Registration And Disciplinary Commission Recommends Disbarring Rod Blagojevich
https://chicago.cbslocal.com/2020/03/03/illinois-attorney-registration-and-disciplinary-commission-recommends-disbarring-rod-blagojevich/
— 44 Campaign Signs For Just 3 Candidates Mounted On Median Strip Of State Street In Bronzeville, Where Law Says They Are Not Allowed – Dana Kozlov
https://chicago.cbslocal.com/2020/03/02/44-campaign-signs-for-just-3-candidates-mounted-on-median-strip-of-state-street-in-bronzeville-where-law-says-they-are-not-allowed/

FOX NEWS CHICAGO
— Trump donating part of 2019 salary to coronavirus fight – Evie Fordham
https://www.fox32chicago.com/news/trump-donating-part-of-2019-salary-to-coronavirus-fight

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— Biden and Bernie brawl: Progressive wave meets establishment endorsements in 14 Super Tuesday states – AP
https://www.chicagotribune.com/election-2020/ct-super-tuesday-democrats-biden-sanders-race-20200303-ddfnn27nljf4bi6ojssgaa6hdm-story.html
— Stadiums, arenas sit empty as coronavirus spreads – AP
https://www.chicagotribune.com/coronavirus/sns-coronavirus-outbreak-empty-stadiums-arenas-spaces-20200302-ztku6wxym5dozhckrccr2iegta-photogallery.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Trump-haters use coronavirus to drive down the economy and defeat Trump.
https://www.chicagotribune.com/columns/steve-chapman/ct-column-coronavirus-fed-cut-recession-chapman-20200303-4qoenfxh5zgtnfx67y6aoyvovq-story.html
— Foiling the coronavirus is only one of your public health duties to the rest of us – Editorial
https://www.chicagotribune.com/opinion/editorials/ct-edit-coronavirus-chicago-public-health-precaution-convention-20200303-en7xxjq6knd5ro5i7qrrdh2flm-story.html

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— As Democrats join presidential teams, Pritzker stays on the sidelines “I’m for the Democrat,” Pritzker said. “I don’t know who is going to win in Illinois. I don’t know who is going to win the nomination. But I know one thing — Donald Trump has got to go.” – Neal Earley 
https://chicago.suntimes.com/politics/2020/3/3/21163722/pritzer-no-endorsement-before-illinois-primary-super-tuesday
— Chicago water bill collections plummet without threat of shut-offs Mayor Lori Lightfoot declared an end to water-shut offs, calling water a “basic human right.” But now a drop-off in water collections could spell trouble for the largest of four city employee pension funds. – Fran Spielman
https://chicago.suntimes.com/city-hall/2020/3/3/21163445/chicago-water-bill-collections-drop-no-shut-offs-lightfoot

DAILY HERALD
— Look behind facade of legal marijuana – Michael Gresh, Naperville
https://www.dailyherald.com/discuss/20200222/look-behind-facade-of-legal-marijuana
— Election 2020 Endorsements (DIERSEN: According to those who work against me, candidates who have the following demographics should not be endorsed: Trump supporter, Protestant, conservative, patriotic, Republican, American, White, male, older, gun owner, German American, draft avoider, and/or if their ancestors have been in America for a long time.)
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/politics/election/endorsements/
— 14th District candidates talk about drug prices – James Fuller
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20200303/14th-district-candidates-talk-about-drug-prices
— Democrats running for DuPage County auditor talk about their vision for the office – Robert Sanchez
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20200303/democrats-running-for-dupage-county-auditor-talk-about-their-vision-for-the-office
— Court considers whether men-only draft is constitutional – AP (DIERSEN: Did you register for the draft? I did in 1966 when I was 18 years old. I was classified 1-A for draft notwithstanding the fact that my eyesight could not be corrected to 20/20, I had partial red/green color blindness, and I had Osgood-Schlatter disease ( https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Osgood%E2%80%93Schlatter_disease ). Because potential employers viewed me as being draft bait, they did not want to hire me. Since 1966, my critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes have demonized me, denigrated me, and condemned me for my getting student draft deferments 1966-1970 and a financial hardship draft deferment 1970-1971.) 
https://www.dailyherald.com/article/20200303/news/303039995/
— Suburban churches taking precautions to prevent coronavirus spread – Bob Susnjara
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20200303/suburban-churches-taking-precautions-to-prevent-coronavirus-spread——–

CRAIN’S CHICAGO BUSINESS
— A look at the millions raised in key county races With early voting underway and less than two weeks to go until the Illinois primary on March 17, here’s a look at fundraising in races we’re watching closely. – A.D. QUIG
https://www.chicagobusiness.com/government/look-millions-raised-key-county-races

SUBURBAN LIFE
— Will County rally attendees report they were harassed Trump supporters organize weekend rallies – ALEX ORTIZ
https://www.mysuburbanlife.com/2020/03/02/will-county-rally-attendees-report-they-were-harassed/aby72mg/

WREX
— Dow sinks 3% after a surprise rate cut by the Federal Reserve fails to calm fears that virus outbreak will hurt economy – AP
https://wrex.com/2020/03/03/dow-sinks-3-after-a-surprise-rate-cut-by-the-federal-reserve-fails-to-calm-fears-that-virus-outbreak-will-hurt-economy/

MDJ ONLINE
— Illinois House Republicans call for fair hearings on party’s property tax relief measure – Greg Bishop
https://www.mdjonline.com/neighbor_newspapers/extra/news/illinois-house-republicans-call-for-fair-hearings-on-party-s/article_1dc219c8-a38a-5479-bf6a-0a38f6ce43f9.html

MCHENRY COUNTY BLOG
— Most Legislation Introduced by House Republicans to Relieve Property Tax Burden
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/03/03/most-legislation-introduced-by-house-republicans-to-relieve-property-tax-burden/

CAPITOL FAX
— As expected, ARDC hearing board recommends Blagojevich be disbarred
https://capitolfax.com/2020/03/03/as-expected-ardc-hearing-board-recommends-blagojevich-be-disbarred/
— Media feud escalates
https://capitolfax.com/2020/03/03/media-feud-escalates/
(FROM THE ARTICLE: I remember that story because I specifically decided not to post it here. It seemed to be lacking context, but that’s just me. In retrospect, what I probably should’ve done was posted the story and made fun of the liberal governor for warning about 15 percent budget cuts that everybody knows he’ll never willingly make. The Pritzker administration does not respond to any inquiries from Center Square reporters, but the governor does take questions from them at press conferences.)
— Cannabis roundup
https://capitolfax.com/2020/03/03/cannabis-roundup-16/
— COVID-19 updates
https://capitolfax.com/2020/03/03/covid-19-updates/
— Candidate: LIG has substantiated ethics report against Rep. Skillicorn
https://capitolfax.com/2020/03/03/candidate-lig-has-substantiated-ethics-report-against-rep-skillicorn/
— Simon poll: 65 percent support graduated income tax, 51 percent favor constitutional change for pensions
https://capitolfax.com/2020/03/03/simon-poll-65-percent-support-graduated-income-tax-51-percent-favor-constitutional-change-for-pensions/

WASHINGTON TIMES
— Trump says campaign rallies ‘safe’ from coronavirus – Dave Boyer 
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2020/mar/2/trump-says-campaign-rallies-safe-coronavirus/
— Not Super Tuesday? Election officials say coronavirus fear could affect voter turnout – Jennifer Harper
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2020/mar/2/inside-the-beltway-coronavirus-fear-could-infect-v/

WASHINGTON EXAMINER
— Biden has the party but Bernie Sanders has its most vicious voters, so he’ll probably win
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/opinion/joe-biden-has-the-party-but-bernie-sanders-has-its-most-vicious-voters-so-hell-probably-win

BREITBART
— SCOTUS: States Can Prosecute Illegal Aliens for Stealing American IDs – Jon Binder
https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2020/03/03/scotus-states-can-prosecute-illegal-aliens-for-stealing-american-ids/

CONSERVATIVE HQ
— Trump Opens Campaign Offices In Black Neighborhoods – George Rasley
http://conservativehq.com/node/32053

CNS NEWS
— Dr. Fauci: 80 Percent of Coronavirus Patients ‘Spontaneously Recover’ – Melanie Arter
https://cnsnews.com/article/national/melanie-arter/dr-fauci-80-percent-coronavirus-patients-spontaneously-recover

DAILY CALLER
— Trump Campaign Sues Washington Post For Libel Over ‘False And Defamatory Statements’ About Russian Interference – SHELBY TALCOTT
https://dailycaller.com/2020/03/03/donald-trump-campaign-sues-washington-post-libel/

TOWNHALL
— Many Guatemalans Aren’t Seeking Asylum in US Over Violence, Political Persecution. They Want Giant Homes. – Todd Bensman
https://townhall.com/columnists/toddbensman/2020/03/03/lust-for-giant-houses-not-violence-or-political-persecution-gives-lie-to-critics-of-trumps-safe-third-country-guatemala-policy-n2562710
— An Unhinged Donna Brazile to GOP Chairwoman: ‘Go to Hell’ – Reagan McCarthy
https://townhall.com/tipsheet/reaganmccarthy/2020/03/03/donna-brazile-to-gop-chairwoman-go-to-hell-n2562909

NATIONAL REVIEW
— Do the Democrats Need Massive Turnout in 2020? – JIM GERAGHTY
https://www.nationalreview.com/corner/do-the-democrats-need-massive-turnout-in-2020/

ABC NEWS
— Bloomberg is far outpacing all candidates in Facebook ads The former mayor has spent $60 million on the platform. – Lena Camilletti
https://abcnews.go.com/Politics/bloomberg-outpacing-candidates-facebook-ads/story?id=69320320

CNBC
— Hillary Clinton says Bernie Sanders didn’t get a real job until he was 41—here’s a copy of his actual resume from the ’80s – Jade Scipioni
https://www.cnbc.com/2020/03/03/photos-bernie-sanders-resume-as-mayor-of-burlington-vermont.html

NEW YORK TIMES
— Bernie Sanders Can’t Count on New Voters There’s little evidence a progressive candidate can remake the electorate. – Michelle Goldberg
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/03/02/opinion/bernie-sanders-2020-election.html

WASHINGTON POST
— Bloomberg’s campaign threatens to turn our elections into an auction – Katrina vanden Heuvel 
https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2020/03/03/bloombergs-campaign-threatens-turn-our-elections-into-an-auction/

AMERICAN MILITARY NEWS
— Trump admin orders Chinese state-owned media to remove 40 percent of staff in US – KYLE PERISIC
https://americanmilitarynews.com/2020/03/trump-admin-orders-chinese-state-owned-media-to-remove-40-percent-of-staff-in-us/