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May 12 Evening Edition

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

May 8 Evening Edition

ABC7
— Coronavirus Chicago: Mayor Lori Lightfoot announces 5-phase ‘Protecting Chicago’ reopening plan
https://abc7chicago.com/politics/mayor-lightfoot-details-protecting-chicago-reopening-plan/6162864/
— Coronavirus Illinois: IL conducts 20K COVID-19 tests in single day; IL unemployment system upgraded as 1M claims filed since March Gig workers, independent contractors eligible for unemployment Monday – Diane Pathieu
https://abc7chicago.com/society/illinois-conducts-20k-covid-19-tests-in-single-day-for-1st-time/6162898/
— VP Pence’s press secretary Katie Miller tests positive for coronavirus – AP
https://abc7chicago.com/politics/vp-pences-press-secretary-tests-positive-for-coronavirus/6164091/
— 14 shot – 5 fatally – Thursday in Chicago
https://abc7chicago.com/14-shot—5-fatally—thursday-in-chicago/6163030/?cmp=emc-wls-news-headlines-5/8/2020

NBC5
— 2,887 New Coronavirus Cases Lift Illinois Total to 73,760 as State Nears 400K Tests So far, the state has administered nearly 400,000 tests, with more than 20,000 conducted in the last day
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/coronavirus/2887-new-coronavirus-cases-lift-illinois-total-to-73760-as-state-nears-400k-test/2268817/
— Chicago is In Phase 2 of Its Reopening Plan. Here’s What’s Needed to Get to Phase 3 Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot on Friday unveiled city-specific guidelines for reopening during the coronavirus pandemic
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/coronavirus/chicago-is-in-phase-2-of-its-reopening-plan-heres-whats-needed-to-get-to-phase-3/2268855/

CBS2
— Some Suburban Mayors Want Their Municipalities Reopened Before Gov. Pritzker’s Set Date – Marissa Parra
https://chicago.cbslocal.com/2020/05/08/some-suburban-mayors-want-their-municipalities-reopened-before-gov-pritzkers-set-date/
— What Companies Benefit From Coronavirus?
https://chicago.cbslocal.com/2020/05/08/companies-benefit-coronavirus-amazon-netflix-microsoft/

FOX NEWS CHICAGO
— Illinois conducts more than 20k tests in a day for first time, reports 130 new virus deaths
https://www.fox32chicago.com/news/illinois-conducts-more-than-20k-tests-in-a-day-for-first-time-reports-130-new-virus-deaths
— Mayor Lightfoot unveils framework for reopening Chicago
https://www.fox32chicago.com/news/mayor-lightfoot-unveils-framework-for-reopening-chicago

WTTW
— For Candidates Seeking Attention, It’s Time to Volunteer – AP
https://news.wttw.com/2020/05/08/candidates-seeking-attention-it-s-time-volunteer
(FROM THE ARTICLE: Republican Jeanne Ives, who’s trying to flip a longtime GOP-held suburban Chicago congressional seat that Democrats picked up in 2018, held a food drive last month, collecting so much food “our offices were stuffed with it.” The campaign posted photos of the haul on Facebook and other social media. “I hope the takeaway is that we care about our neighbors and recognize a lot of people lost their jobs and are in need,” said Ives.)

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— Lightfoot’s ‘five-star’ plan to reopen Chicago offers no timetable but sets tougher benchmarks for easing stay-at-home rules than Pritzker’s strategy. Here’s a closer look. – GREGORY PRATT, JOHN BYRNE and DAN PETRELLA
https://www.chicagotribune.com/coronavirus/ct-coronavirus-chicago-reopening-lightfoot-20200508-ztpnouwexrcvfdfcr2yccbc53a-story.html
— Coronavirus-related deaths at long-term care facilities up nearly 500 from last week and now make up 48% of state total – JOE MAHR
https://www.chicagotribune.com/coronavirus/ct-coronavirus-illinois-nursing-home-weekly-statistics-20200509-g7y6punl6rhidknh7aaxcxhrwq-story.html
— Illinois surpasses 20,000 COVID-19 tests for the first time, but research suggests many more needed to safely reopen – DAN PETRELLA
https://www.chicagotribune.com/coronavirus/ct-coronavirus-illinois-20200508-djvfgqgpz5atneucxp3k26elu4-story.html
— Let restaurants reopen sooner, not later – Editorial
https://www.chicagotribune.com/opinion/editorials/ct-editorial-restaurants-reopen-pritzker-illinois-20200509-xvretpqqeraqrntwyo3fg2oygi-story.html
— Americans are too afraid of risk. What we need in this pandemic is balance – John Kass
https://www.chicagotribune.com/columns/john-kass/ct-coronavirus-back-to-work-kass-20200509-hcvnvo7r3faclhhrw7v4735ebq-story.html
— Sorry, Illinois, but Florida is doing this reopening thing right – DENNIS BYRNE
https://www.chicagotribune.com/opinion/commentary/ct-opinion-coronavirus-reopen-florida-illinois-dennis-byrne-20200508-hrlytunuwrgdxawpilvmvo6eaa-story.html

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— 130 more Illinois coronavirus deaths as state hits new high for testing More than 3,200 people have died of the coronavirus in Illinois. The state received 20,671 tests results back on Thursday, the largest number the state has ever received in a day. – Tina Sfondeles
https://chicago.suntimes.com/coronavirus/2020/5/8/21252407/illinois-pritzker-coronavirus-cases-deaths-testing-may-8
— Fact-check: Pelosi laying all of Illinois’ fiscal mess at Rauner’s feet ignores 100 years of fellow culprits As the state’s chief executive, Bruce Rauner played a starring role in the showdown that caused the budget crisis. But he had plenty of co-stars among Democrats, including longtime House Speaker Michael Madigan. – Kiannah Sepeda-Miller
https://chicago.suntimes.com/politics/2020/5/8/21252340/fact-check-pelosi-rauner-pritzker-trump-illinois-madigan-covid19-coronavirus-pensions
— If you reopen for business early and somebody dies, don’t expect your insurance company to bail you out When towns and businesses refuse to enforce Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s stay-at-home order, trial lawyers might step in and insurance companies might take a walk. – Rich Miller (DIERSEN: Sooner or later, Pritizker’s orders will bankrupt not only Illinois, but every individual, every organization, every company, and every government in Illinois.)
https://chicago.suntimes.com/columnists/2020/5/8/21252579/gov-j-b-pritzker-stay-home-order-coronavirus-illinois-reopen-lawsuits-rich-miller-capitol-fax
— Details of the five-phase plan to reopen Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot unveiled the city’s guidelines on Friday.
https://chicago.suntimes.com/coronavirus/2020/5/8/21252581/coronavirus-chicago-five-phase-plan-to-reopen-city-lightfoot

DAILY HERALD
— The case for convening a legislative session – Editorial
https://www.dailyherald.com/discuss/20200508/editorial-the-case-for-convening-a-legislative-session

CRAIN’S CHICAGO BUSINESS
— Here’s Lightfoot’s plan for reopening Chicago Much is still in the works. Even at the final phase, events and activities will be limited. – A.D. QUIG
https://www.chicagobusiness.com/government/heres-lightfoots-plan-reopening-chicago
— Pritzker draws up the right road map to recovery Despite the need for some course corrections, the governor is moving in the proper direction—though perhaps he’s not as fast as some would like. – EDITORIAL
https://www.chicagobusiness.com/opinion/pritzker-draws-right-road-map-recovery

QUINCY HERALD WHIG
— LaHood joins call to loosen requirements for reopening region – Matt Hopf
https://www.whig.com/20200508/lahood-joins-call-to-loosen-requirements-for-reopening-region

SUBURBAN LIFE
— Pritzker: ‘No way’ Restore Illinois plan, map will satisfy everybody – SEAN HAMMOND
https://www.mysuburbanlife.com/2020/05/07/pritzker-no-way-restore-illinois-plan-map-will-satisfy-everybody/ahoffq/

ALTON DAILY NEWS
— Cuts Coming to Local Governments – Greg Bishop
http://altondailynews.com/news/details.cfm?clientid=17&id=303642#.XrXJniN_OM8

FOX ILLINOIS
— House attempts ‘Virtual Congress’ as remote legislation remains uncertain – Leandra Bernstein
https://foxillinois.com/news/connect-to-congress/house-attempts-virtual-congress-as-remote-legislation-remains-uncertain

WGEM
— Lawmakers invite Pritzker to visit West Central Illinois – Blake Sammann
https://wgem.com/2020/05/08/lawmakers-invite-pritzker-to-visit-west-central-illinois/

NEWS CHANNEL 20
— President’s advisers predict unemployment could reach 20% — but that it’s reversible – SCOTT THUMAN
https://newschannel20.com/news/coronavirus/presidents-advisers-predict-unemployment-could-reach-20

WICA
— Health officials close courtroom, quarantine newlyweds after positive COVID-19 test result – Mark Maxwell
https://www.wcia.com/news/local-news/health-officials-close-courtroom-quarantine-newlyweds-after-positive-covid-19-test-result/

ILLINOIS REVIEW
— IVES PUSHES FOR PRITZKER TO LET KIDS PLAY OUTDOOR SPORTS THIS SUMMER
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2020/05/ives-pushes-for-pritzker-to-let-kids-play-outdoor-sport-this-summer.html
— STATE REP ARGUES “THERE HAS TO BE A BETTER WAY” TO RE-OPEN ILLINOIS
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2020/05/state-rep-argues-there-has-to-be-a-better-way-to-re-open-illinois.html
— LAKE CO ENCOURAGES COVID-19 VIOLATION SNITCHING
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2020/05/lake-co-encourages-covid-19-violation-snitching-.html
— OP-ED: THESE LOCAL RACES WILL DETERMINE ILLINOIS GOP’S FATE FOR NEXT DECADE
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2020/05/these-local-races-will-determine-illinois-republicans-fate-for-the-next-decade.html
— THORNER: LAW ENFORCEMENT, BIO-WEAPONS AND FINANCIAL EXPERTS AGREE: RE-OPEN AMERICA
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2020/05/thorner-law-enforcement-bio-weapons-and-financial-experts-agree-re-open-america.html

CAPITOL FAX
— 2,887 new cases, 14% positivity rate, 130 additional deaths – State tops 20,000 tests for first time
https://capitolfax.com/2020/05/08/2887-new-cases-14-positivity-rate-130-additional-deaths/
— Pritzker says Lightfoot plan will fit into his timing framework – Explains differences between two plans – Dr. Ezike explains the importance of averaging – Gov. explains why it’s tough to eases up on restaurants – Supports federal help for restaurants – Sports teams won’t be putting fans and players in danger – Says we need a federal plan instead of hodgepodge – Asked about summer camps – Explains more difference with Lightfoot plan – Outlines ideas for mass transit after reopening – Also hopes schools can open – Defends Chicago presence, but says he will be traveling – “This virus isn’t limited to the four walls of that one business” – Has higher priorities than another Exelon bailout – Dodges contact tracing question – Talks about help for out-of-work black and Latino people
https://capitolfax.com/2020/05/08/pritzker-says-lightfoot-plan-will-fit-into-his-timing-framework/
— COVID-19 roundup
https://capitolfax.com/2020/05/08/covid-19-roundup-34/
— Lightfoot lays out her own reopening plan
https://capitolfax.com/2020/05/08/lightfoot-lays-out-her-own-reopening-plan/
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Trump-haters say “Stay focused on the virus or the economy is doomed.”
https://capitolfax.com/2020/05/08/stay-focused-on-the-virus-or-the-economy-is-doomed/
— The fight over the regional map
https://capitolfax.com/2020/05/08/the-fight-over-the-regional-map/
— A real potential for a chaotic mess
https://capitolfax.com/2020/05/08/a-real-potential-for-a-chaotic-mess/

WASHINGTON TIMES
— Trump campaign rips ‘Facebook’s new censorship police’ – Ryan Lovelace
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2020/may/8/trump-campaign-rips-facebooks-new-censorship-polic/
— Illinois governor a mind-boggling blot to religious freedom – Cheryl K. Chumley
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2020/may/8/illinois-governor-mind-boggling-blot-religious-fre/
— GOP says House Democrats ‘cowering’ from coronavirus – Dave Boyer
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2020/may/8/gop-says-house-democrats-cowering-coronavirus/

GOPUSA
— Michigan GOP Leaders Sue Whitmer Over Emergency Powers (DIERSEN: Will the Illinois Republican Party sue Pritzker?)
https://www.gopusa.com/?p=88607
— Pritzker’s Five-Phase Plan A ‘Gut Punch’ To Restaurants Desperate To Open
https://www.gopusa.com/?p=88610
— President Trump Rejects New Leftist Apocalyptic Claims
https://www.gopusa.com/?p=88624

RUSH LIMBAUGH
— The #MeToo Movement Was Never Intended to Apply to Democrats
https://www.rushlimbaugh.com/daily/2020/05/08/the-metoo-movement-was-never-intended-to-apply-to-democrats/

BREITBART
— Nearly Half of Americans Are Out of Work as Employment-Population Ratio Crashes to Lowest Level Ever – JOHN CARNEY
https://www.breitbart.com/economy/2020/05/08/just-over-half-of-americans-are-working-as-employment-population-ratio-crashes-to-lowest-level-ever/

NEWSMAX
— Liberals Use COVID-19 to Free Immigrant Detainees – James Walsh
https://www.newsmax.com/jameswalsh/covid19-immigration/2020/05/08/id/966614/

CNN
— Member of Pence’s staff tests positive for coronavirus John Harwood, Kaitlan Collins and Maegan Vazquez
https://www.cnn.com/2020/05/08/politics/vice-president-mike-pence-staff-member-coronavirus/index.html

REUTERS
— U.S. jobless rate likely much higher than 14.7%, Labor Dept says
https://news.trust.org/item/20200508150419-07fbf

NEW YORK TIMES
— The U.S. economy shed 20.5 million jobs in April.
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/05/08/us/coronavirus-updates.html#link-770b25e1

WASHINGTON POST
— Soaring joblessness could shake U.S. economy, politics for years Eye on lessons from the Great Depression and 2008 crisis – David J. Lynch
https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/2020/05/08/jobs-coronavirus-unemployment-economy-politics/

BLOOMBERG LAW
— Return to Office? How About Never, Social Security Union Says – Louis C. LaBrecque
https://news.bloomberglaw.com/daily-labor-report/return-to-office-how-about-never-social-security-union-says

RASMUSSEN REPORTS
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Trump-haters say “Republicans Are More Willing To Risk Deaths, Illness to Get Country Going Again.”
https://www.rasmussenreports.com/public_content/politics/current_events/disease/republicans_are_more_willing_to_risk_deaths_illness_to_get_country_going_again

May 5 Evening Edition

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

May 2 Morning Edition

ABC7
— Gov. Pritzker says major plan to trace COVID-19 cases needed before re-opening – Chuck Goudie and Barb Markoff, Christine Tressel and Ross Weidner
https://abc7chicago.com/health/pritzker-says-major-plan-to-trace-covid-19-cases-needed-before-re-opening/6143684/
— Michigan militia calling for coronavirus-related restrictions to be lifted puts armed protest in the spotlight – AP
https://abc7chicago.com/politics/michigan-militia-puts-armed-protest-in-the-spotlight/6144652/

NBC5
— NBC 5 Investigates: 44 Percent of IL Coronavirus Deaths Tied to Nursing Homes – Katie Kim and Lisa Capitanini
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/nbc-5-investigates-44-percent-of-il-coronavirus-deaths-tied-to-nursing-homes/2265342/
— Michigan Militia Puts Armed Protest in the Spotlight – Sara Burnett
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/coronavirus/michigan-militia-puts-armed-protest-in-the-spotlight/2265455/
— Chicago Police Issued More Than 4,600 Dispersal Orders, Arrested 17 in Enforcing Stay-at-Home Order in April
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/chicago-police-issued-more-than-4600-dispersal-orders-arrested-17-in-enforcing-stay-at-home-order-in-april/2265076/

FOX NEWS CHICAGO
— Protesters statewide demand Governor Pritzker reopen Illinois – Dane Placko
https://www.fox32chicago.com/news/protesters-statewide-demand-governor-pritzker-reopen-illinois
— Was Illinois prepared when pandemic hit? Let’s get fired up! – Mike Flannery
https://www.fox32chicago.com/video/680155

WGN TV
— Message remains the same as state reports over 3k cases Friday, eases restrictions
https://wgntv.com/news/coronavirus/illinois-health-officials-announce-over-3k-new-covid-19-cases-state-total-at-56k/

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— Time for states to reopen their economies? Political divisions emerge as Midwest governors weigh coronavirus cases vs. unemployment. – BILL RUTHHART
https://www.chicagotribune.com/coronavirus/ct-coronavirus-midwest-governors-pandemic-reopen-businesses-20200501-wagokkrburbkzfbkaopwasyfpi-htmlstory.html
— Why it matters when Gov. J.B. Pritzker wears a mask – ETHAN BUENO DE MESQUITA AND MEHDI SHADMEHR (DIERSEN: If you had to wear a mask to attend an event, how much would that discourage you from attending that event?)
https://www.chicagotribune.com/opinion/commentary/ct-opinion-coronavirus-masks-social-norms-leadership-20200501-xmxrtw6pmjapzavku5q2cyeeei-story.html
— Ravinia cancellation will cost Highland Park $1 million in lost taxes, but mayor says it was correct decision – JOHN KEILMAN
https://www.chicagotribune.com/coronavirus/ct-coronavirus-ravinia-cancellation-impact-20200501-tqvg26bayzhsfljbuw6q27ywmu-story.html

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: A Trump-hater says “Trump’s incompetent crowd shows who the real nonessential workers are. It’s the people whose work can’t be done sitting home in front of a computer, and who can’t afford not to show up, whose contributions we forget to acknowledge.”
https://chicago.suntimes.com/coronavirus/2020/4/30/21242220/gene-lyons-coronavirus-covid-19-donald-trump-incompetence-blue-state-bailouts

CRAIN’S CHICAGO BUSINESS
— Amid the clamor for reopening, a wary voice for workers This state rep has been putting public and private pressure on manufacturers to literally clean up their acts. – RICH MILLER
https://www.chicagobusiness.com/rich-miller-springfield/amid-clamor-reopening-wary-voice-workers

WTTW
— Pritzker Hopes Contact Tracing ‘Army’ Can Help Slow Spread of COVID-19 New statewide totals: 56,055 cases, 2,457 deaths – Matt Masterson
https://news.wttw.com/2020/05/01/pritzker-hopes-contact-tracing-army-can-help-slow-spread-covid-19

WBEZ
— Angry People Have Shown Up At Closed Illinois Unemployment Offices, Prompting Police Protection For Workers State unemployment offices are closed to the public, but some people angry about not being able to file for benefits are showing up anyway. – Dan Mihalopoulos
https://www.wbez.org/stories/angry-people-have-shown-up-at-closed-illinois-unemployment-offices-prompting-police-protection-for-workers/aa9a1f7a-2cdb-4ce5-a527-2fa83bb7eb79

BLOOMINGTON PANTAGRAPH
— Illinois preparing for massive contact-tracing project; Protests held in Springfield, Chicago as new stay-home order takes effect – PETER HANCOCK
https://www.pantagraph.com/news/state-and-regional/watch-now-illinois-preparing-for-massive-contact-tracing-project-protests-held-in-springfield-chicago-as/article_ae846707-11da-5dce-b0b0-d315a07a1253.html
— 4 new coronavirus cases confirmed; McLean County total, 99 – Kevin Barlow
https://www.pantagraph.com/news/local/4-new-coronavirus-cases-confirmed-mclean-county-total-99/article_e6c0b164-a180-5c9c-98d0-a0b214f2e0f4.html
— Libertarian Party draws top ballot slot for McLean County November election – Maria Nagle (DIERSEN: What do you say to Libertarians who falsely claim to be Republican?)
https://www.pantagraph.com/news/local/govt-and-politics/libertarian-party-draws-top-ballot-slot-for-mclean-county-november-election/article_91c48fff-1924-505a-9116-d1b493ece95f.html

ALTON DAILY NEWS
— Gun Ranges Consider Suing State Over Shutdown – Greg Bishop
http://altondailynews.com/news/details.cfm?clientid=17&id=303298#.Xq1zjCN_OM8

EFFINGHAM NEWS LEADER
— Shelby County State’s Attorney Addresses Wearing Masks While Carrying Firearm – Greg Sapp
http://www.thexradio.com/news/78-local-news/44448-shelby-county-state-s-attorney-addresses-wearing-masks-while-carrying-firearm

WEEK
— Don’t punish downstate, LaHood tells Pritzker
https://week.com/2020/05/02/dont-punish-downstate-lahood-tells-pritzker/
— Hundreds join Capitol protest to Reopen Illinois – Mike Miletich
https://week.com/2020/05/01/hundreds-join-capitol-protest-to-reopen-illinois/
— Delta looks to suspend Peoria airport service, citing coronavirus pandemic – Howard Packowitz
https://week.com/2020/05/02/delta-looks-to-suspend-peoria-airport-service-citing-coronavirus-pandemic/

WGLT
— Sen. Brady: Return To Springfield Could De-Escalate Stay-At-Home Order Tensions – RYAN DENHAM
https://www.wglt.org/post/sen-brady-return-springfield-could-de-escalate-stay-home-order-tensions#stream/0

NEWS CHANNEL 20
— With quirks and restrictions, many states lift lockdowns – AP
https://newschannel20.com/news/coronavirus/like-i-just-got-out-of-jail-states-ease-their-lockdowns

UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS
— COVID-19 pandemic brings Flash Index crashing down from February high Last two months mark sharpest decline in the index’s history – J. Fred Giertz
https://igpa.uillinois.edu/Report/flash-index-march-april2020

BLOCK CLUB CHICAGO
— Chicago Nurses Show Up To Denounce Open Illinois Protesters: ‘We Are Tired Of Seeing People Die’ About 200 protesters gathered outside the Thompson Center Friday to call for an end to the state’s stay at home order. But nurses weren’t having it. – Bob Chiarito
https://blockclubchicago.org/2020/05/01/chicago-nurses-show-up-to-denounce-open-illinois-protesters-we-are-tired-of-seeing-people-die/

WHEATON PATCH
— DuPage County Coronavirus Update: 3,245 Cases, 174 Deaths This article includes a breakdown of coronavirus cases by municipality. – Lisa Marie Farver,
https://patch.com/illinois/wheaton/dupage-county-coronavirus-update-3-245-cases-174-deaths

CHICAGO CITY WIRE
— Of 88 Chicago public health professionals, only 1 voted Republican in 2018 primaries – April Bamburg
https://chicagocitywire.com/stories/534091589-analysis-of-88-chicago-public-health-professionals-only-1-voted-republican-in-2018-primaries

WIREPOINTS
— Open Illinois’ economy: Recessions and depressions kill – Ted Dabrowski and John Klingner
https://wirepoints.org/recessions-and-depressions-kill-opponents-of-opening-the-economy-refuse-to-acknowledge-that-wirepoints/

ILLINOIS LEAKS
— Days after scoffing at the suggestion, Gov Pritzker hints opening Illinois by regions – JOHN KRAFT
https://edgarcountywatchdogs.com/2020/05/days-after-scoffing-at-the-suggestion-gov-pritzker-hints-opening-illinios-by-regions/

ILLINOIS POLICY INSTITUTE
— PRITZKER SHOULD LOOK TO OTHER STATES TO DEVELOP A RESPONSIBLE REOPENING PLAN – Amy Korte
https://www.illinoispolicy.org/pritzker-should-look-to-other-states-to-develop-a-responsible-reopening-plan/
— ILLINOIS POLITICIANS HAVE BEEN BANKING ON A BAILOUT FOR YEARS. DON’T GIVE IT TO THEM. – Austin Berg
https://www.illinoispolicy.org/illinois-politicians-have-been-banking-on-a-bailout-for-years-dont-give-it-to-them/

FOX NEWS
— NY Times, MSNBC journalist warns fascism could come to US if coronavirus shutdowns wreck economy – Joseph A. Wulfsohn
https://www.foxnews.com/entertainment/ny-times-msnbc-journalist-warns-fascism-could-come-to-us-if-coronavirus-shutdowns-wreck-economy
— Tucker: Totalitarianism doesn’t shock us any more
https://6do.news/article/2598229-41

GOPUSA
— California Rebels: Protesters Face Off With Cops At Capitol As They Demand Freedom
https://www.gopusa.com/?p=88332
— Grisham Locks Down Gallup, NM, Blocks Roads Into City Under Riot Control Act
https://www.gopusa.com/?p=88330
— Massachusetts Officials Demand: Masks On, Or Else
https://www.gopusa.com/?p=88338

TOWNHALL
— Profiling the Democrats – Marvin Folkertsma (DIERSEN: From what I see, overwhelmingly, Democrats and Democrat plants, Libertarians and Libertarian plants, Greens and Green plants, and RINOs are anti-Trump, anti-Protestant, anti-conservative, anti-patriotic, anti-Republican, anti-American, anti-White, anti-male, anti-older people, anti-rich people, anti-gun owners, anti-German Americans, anti-draft avoiders, and/or anti-those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.)
https://townhall.com/columnists/marvinfolkertsma/2020/05/02/profiling-the-democrats-a-summary-n2567784

PJ MEDIA
— Illinois Governor Relents on Religious Gatherings—But There’s a Catch – RICK MORAN
https://pjmedia.com/news-and-politics/rick-moran/2020/05/01/il-governor-adds-exercise-of-religion-to-essential-activities-in-stay-at-home-order-n387492

LIFE SITE NEWS
— Planned Parenthood cheers spike in webcam abortions as COVID-19 ‘silver lining’ One telemed provider claims that requests for chemical abortions doubled in March and April over the previous two months. – Calvin Freiburger
https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/planned-parenthood-cheers-covid-19-silver-lining-spike-in-webcam-abortions

HOT AIR
— Coming Soon From The Trump Campaign: Red MAGA Face Masks
https://hotair.com/archives/allahpundit/2020/05/01/coming-soon-trump-campaign-red-maga-face-masks/

THE HILL
— Democrats accused of double standard on Biden, Kavanaugh – JONATHAN EASLEY
https://thehill.com/homenews/campaign/495757-democrats-accused-of-double-standard-on-biden-kavanaugh
— Trump on course for reelection, even if he loses the popular vote – JOSHUA H. SANDMAN
https://thehill.com/opinion/campaign/494804-trump-on-course-for-reelection-even-if-he-loses-the-popular-vote
— Five ways the coronavirus could change American politics – NIALL STANAGE
https://thehill.com/homenews/campaign/495761-five-ways-the-coronavirus-could-change-american-politics

ABC NEWS
— Estimated 57 million Americans job vulnerable under COVID-19 Hispanic and black people are more likely to hold vulnerable jobs.
https://abcnews.go.com/Business/estimated-57-million-americans-job-vulnerable-covid-19/story?id=70461148

NEW YORK TIMES
— Fearing Political Peril, Republicans Edge Away From Trump on Pandemic Response Moderate Republicans in competitive districts are navigating a careful balance in addressing the coronavirus crisis, eager to put some distance between themselves and a president whose response has been criticized. – Catie Edmondson and Rebecca R. Ruiz (DIERSEN: What do moderate Republican Party activists, candidates, elected officials, party leaders, major donors, etc. think of you? The aforesaid work with Democrat plants, Libertarian pants, Green plants, and RINOs to a) discourage me from sending out GOPUSA ILLINOIS emails, b) discourage everyone from reading those emails, c) drive conservatives out of the Republican Party, that is, drive the base of the Republican Party out of the Republican Party, and d) destroy the Republican Party..)
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/05/02/us/politics/coronavirus-trump-republicans.html
— Trump Moves to Replace Watchdog Who Identified Critical Medical Shortages The president announced the nomination of an inspector general for the Department of Health and Human Services, who, if confirmed, would replace an acting official whose report embarrassed Mr. Trump. – Peter Baker
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/05/01/us/politics/trump-health-department-watchdog.html
— Capitol Lacks Tests for Returning Senators While White House Tests Many in Trump’s Circle As senators prepare to return on Monday, Congress’s doctor warned that he does not have the capacity to test all 100 for coronavirus. At the White House, the president and many of his aides are tested repeatedly. – Sheryl Gay Stolberg, Nicholas Fandos and Katie Rogers
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/05/01/us/politics/coronavirus-testing-senate-white-house.html
— As More States Reopen, Protesters Chafe at — Restrictions The F.D.A. issued emergency approval for an antiviral drug. High school seniors appear reluctant to commit to a college for the fall.
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/05/01/us/coronavirus-updates.html
— TRAGIC: Big Government? For Now, Most Americans Say Bring It On Battered by the coronavirus, the American public is increasingly looking to the federal government to provide an economic lifeline, polls suggest. – Giovanni Russonello
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/05/01/us/politics/coronavirus-spending-polls.html

WASHINGTON POST
— Technology once used to combat ISIS propaganda is enlisted by Democratic group to counter Trump’s coronavirus messaging – Isaac Stanley-Becker (DIERSEN: According to my critics/opponents, all government and political news and commentary is propaganda except for the government and political news and commentary that they put out or bless. I should write a book about my critics/opponents. I would focus on a) those who have lots of religious, government, political, and/or financial clout in Wheaton, Glen Ellyn, Milton Township, DuPage County, and Illinois; b) those who paint themselves as being religious, conservative, and/or Republican; and c) those who have their operatives and their dupes do their dirty work for them.)
https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/technology-once-used-to-combat-isis-propaganda-is-enlisted-by-democratic-group-to-counter-trumps-coronavirus-messaging/2020/05/01/6bed5f70-8a5b-11ea-ac8a-fe9b8088e101_story.html
(FROM THE ARTICLE: The group, Defeat Disinfo, will use artificial intelligence and network analysis to map discussion of the president’s claims on social media. It will seek to intervene by identifying the most popular counter-narratives and boosting them through a network of more than 3.4 million influencers across the country — in some cases paying users with large followings to take sides against the president. The initiative reflects fears within the Democratic Party that Trump’s unwavering digital army may help sustain him through the pandemic, as it has through past controversies, even as the economy craters, tens of thousands have died, and Trump suffers in the polls.)
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: A Trump-hater says “Need something to love about Trump? Watch him humiliate his most loyal hacks. The joys of political schadenfreude.”
https://www.washingtonpost.com/outlook/2020/04/30/need-something-love-about-trump-watch-him-humiliate-his-most-loyal-hacks/

LOS ANGELES TIMES
— The pandemic has amplified ageism. ‘It’s open season for discrimination’ against older adults – LAURA NEWBERRY (DIERSEN: What do you say to those who promote age discrimination? They focus on promoting age discrimination against those who are Trump supporters, Protestant, conservative, patriotic, Republican, American, White, male, gun owners, German American, draft avoiders, and those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time. I should write a book about those who promote age discrimination in Wheaton, Milton Township, DuPage County, and Illinois. I would focus on those who have lots of religious, government, political, and/or financial clout and who paint themselves as being religious, conservative, and/or Republican.)
https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2020-05-01/coronavirus-pandemic-has-amplified-ageism
— Coronavirus energizes the labor movement. Can it last? – MARGOT ROOSEVELT
https://www.latimes.com/business/story/2020-05-01/coronavirus-labor-unions-mobilize-california

USA TODAY
— Masks, temperature checks, empty rows: Post-coronavirus concerts could look very different – Gary Dinges (DIERSEN: If you had to wear a mask to attend an event, how much would that discourage you from attending that event?)
https://www.usatoday.com/story/entertainment/music/2020/05/01/coronavirus-when-concerts-return-expect-much-different-experience/3055806001/

WALL STREET JOURNAL
— Trump Makes Push for Seniors as Coronavirus Crisis Erodes Support President trails Joe Biden in polls among older voters, who are paying close attention to his handling of the pandemic—and watching his press briefings – Michael C. Bender and Ken Thomas
https://www.wsj.com/articles/trump-makes-push-for-seniors-as-coronavirus-crisis-erodes-support-11588340018

MARKET WATCH
— Why millions of older workers will pay a big financial price—forever—from the coronavirus Even in good times, age discrimination is rampant – Paul Brandus (DIERSEN: What do you say to those who promote age discrimination? They focus on promoting age decimation against those who are Trump supporters, Protestant, conservative, patriotic, Republican, American, White, male, gun owners, German American, draft avoiders, and those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time. I should write a book about those who promote age discrimination in Wheaton, Milton Township, DuPage County, and Illinois. I would focus on those who have lots of religious, government, political, and/or financial clout and who paint themselves as being religious, conservative, and/or Republican.)
https://www.marketwatch.com/story/why-millions-of-older-workers-will-pay-a-big-financial-priceforeverfrom-the-coronavirus-2020-05-01

TECH REPUBLIC
— Majority of Americans would feel uncomfortable returning to work now Faith solid with medical and scientific experts: 63% of Americans polled by Qualtrics want the CDC to officially give the “all clear.” – N.F. Mendoza (DIERSEN: If you had to wear a mask to attend an event, how much would that discourage you from attending that event?)
https://www.techrepublic.com/article/majority-of-americans-would-feel-uncomfortable-returning-to-work-now/

May 1 Evening Edition

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

May 1 Morning Edition

ABC7
— Illinois face mask order starts Friday, groups scramble to distribute masks to those in need
https://abc7chicago.com/coronavirus-illinois-face-mask-chicago/6141574/
— Illinois unemployment claims spike to 830K statewide as IDES scrambles to open call center – Will Jones
https://abc7chicago.com/unemployment-benefits-illinois-ides/6141377/
— Illinois coronavirus contact tracing, COVID-19 testing concerns cause challenges for pandemic tracking – Chuck Goudie, Barb Markoff, Christine Tressel, Ross Weidner and Jonathan Fagg
https://abc7chicago.com/cornavirus-illinois-coronavirus-update-test/6141274/

NBC5
— Public Health Officials Agree Contact Tracing is Necessary to Help Prevent the Spread of Coronavirus
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/public-health-officials-agree-contact-tracing-is-necessary-to-help-prevent-the-spread-of-coronavirus/2264780/
— Cases Remain High In Home Of Lawmaker Who Challenged Pritzker Virus Order Adequate testing was reported in Winnebago County only 6% of the time, NBC 5 Investigates found
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/data-reveals-insufficient-testing-in-parts-of-winnebago-county/2264680/
— Chicago Police Officers Required to Wear Protective Face Masks, Gloves Effective Midnight Friday The memo comes the evening prior to when Illinois’ modified stay-at-home order is set to take place
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/chicago-police-officers-required-to-wear-protective-face-masks-gloves-effective-midnight-friday/2264701/

FOX NEWS CHICAGO
— Illinois casinos to stay closed until further notice due to COVID-19 – AP
https://www.fox32chicago.com/news/illinois-casinos-to-stay-closed-until-further-notice-due-to-covid-19
— Slowed COVID-19 spread leaves 1,000s of makeshift beds empty in Illinois
https://www.fox32chicago.com/news/slowed-covid-19-spread-leaves-1000s-of-makeshift-beds-empty-in-illinois

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— Masks at the ready: Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s modified stay-at-home order kicks in Friday amid legal and political pushback – DAN PETRELLA, RICK PEARSON, ANGIE LEVENTIS LOURGOS and JAMIE MUNKS
https://www.chicagotribune.com/coronavirus/ct-coronavirus-illinois-pritzker-20200501-oeyl34k275gr3eai7gytkdcj4a-story.html
— Gov. Pritzker says coronavirus contact tracing is a key to reopening Illinois. Public health leaders concede the system isn’t ready yet. – HAL DARDICK and DAN PETRELLA
https://www.chicagotribune.com/coronavirus/ct-coronavirus-illinois-pritzker-contact-tracing-20200501-74e5vzzj7fgzraypw5sljizvmq-story.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Trump-haters say “Illinois residents give Pritzker thumbs-up, Trump thumbs-down in the middle on handling of coronavirus crisis.” (DIERSEN: What percent of Illinois residents are anti-Trump, anti-Protestant, anti-conservative, anti-patriotic, anti-Republican, anti-American, anti-White, anti-male, anti-older people, anti-rich people, anti-gun owners, anti-German Americans, anti-draft avoiders, and/or anti-those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time? Pritzker promises to give more and more and more preference to the aforesaid.)
https://www.chicagotribune.com/politics/ct-coronavirus-illinois-poll-pritzker-trump-stay-at-home-20200501-qxs3awpow5bzxfpqbihij3zj5m-story.html
— Judges rule in favor of Chicago in sanctuary city fight with Trump Justice Department – JOHN BYRNE (DIERSEN: America-haters are over-joyed.)
https://www.chicagotribune.com/politics/ct-lori-lightfoot-rahm-emanuel-donald-trump-sanctuary-cities-suit-20200430-3pmfpqaagfdv3mx6ozrnxxmh34-story.html
— Can Gov. J.B. Pritzker handle the pushback against his coronavirus edicts? – John Kass
https://www.chicagotribune.com/columns/john-kass/ct-jb-pritkzer-michael-madigan-kass-20200501-jpguz4v3kvbv7fwtaavqkrowhy-story.html
— Time for states to reopen their economy? Political divisions emerge as Midwest governors weigh coronavirus cases vs. unemployment. – BILL RUTHHART
https://www.chicagotribune.com/coronavirus/ct-coronavirus-midwest-governors-pandemic-reopen-businesses-20200501-wagokkrburbkzfbkaopwasyfpi-htmlstory.html
— Which Midwest states are reopening economies amid the coronavirus pandemic? Here’s a breakdown – BILL RUTHHART and KORI RUMORE
https://www.chicagotribune.com/coronavirus/ct-coronavirus-which-midwest-states-are-reopening-20200501-hdisohtnbfd7tbgmmohgtw4fse-htmlstory.html
— Cost of emergency housing during pandemic rises to $300,000 and more for DuPage Pads and BEDS Plus – KIMBERLY FORNEK
https://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/clarendon-hills/ct-dch-homeless-dupage-pads-beds-tl-0507-20200430-avjlqz7wvbctpjvdaukq7qtkya-story.html

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— State unemployment funds going broke from record flood of claims Illinois and other states may be forced to raise taxes on employers as their unemployment trust funds face financial collapse, analysts say.
https://www.chicagobusiness.com/government/state-unemployment-funds-going-broke-record-flood-claims
— Freedom to worship? Pritzker adds ‘free exercise of religion’ as ‘essential’ activity in new order — but not large gatherings The extended executive order contains a key change under permitted examples of leaving the home for “essential activities” during the coronavirus pandemic. But any religious gatherings are limited to ten people. – Tina Sfondeles
https://chicago.suntimes.com/2020/4/30/21243640/illinois-stay-at-home-order-jb-pritzker-free-exercise-religion
— How Gov. Pritzker could slow the spread of COVID-19 at Cook County Jail The governor should lift an executive order that prevents 120 convicted detainees at the jail from being transferred to state prisons. – Editorial
https://chicago.suntimes.com/2020/4/30/21242699/cook-county-jail-covid-19-gov-j-b-pritzker-illinois-department-corrections-pandemic-idoc-editorial
— Illinois ‘fair map’ plans for Legislature and Congress unfair to Latinos The current legislative maps empower Latinos to elect leaders who truly represent our best interests. – U.S. Rep. Jesús “Chuy” García, et al. (DIERSEN: The following groups want maps empower them: those who are anti-Trump, anti-Protestant, anti-conservative, anti-patriotic, anti-Republican, anti-American, anti-White, anti-male, anti-older people, anti-rich people, anti-gun owners, anti-German Americans, anti-draft avoiders, and anti-those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.)
https://chicago.suntimes.com/2020/4/30/21241677/illinois-fair-map-plan-unfair-latinos-suntimes-letters
— Armed suspects sought in Wheaton gas station robbery: police The trio entered a Bucky’s convenience store on Roosevelt Road and held three people at gunpoint, police say.
https://chicago.suntimes.com/crime/2020/5/1/21243968/wheaton-gas-station-robbery-buckys-convenience-store-roosevelt

SPRINGFIELD STATE JOURNAL REGISTER
— Cabello opposes ‘police state’ order, but wants all public officials to wear body cams – Bernard Schoenburg (DIERSEN: I have purchased a body camera and I reserve my right to use it to better document threats made against me.)
https://www.sj-r.com/news/20200430/bernard-schoenburg-cabello-opposes–police-state-order-but-wants-all-public-officials-to-wear-body-cams

FOX ILLINOIS
— ‘Everyone’s watching’: Biden’s VP audition process begins – AP
https://foxillinois.com/news/nation-world/everyones-watching-bidens-vp-audition-process-begins
— How law enforcement want you to comply with face mask, covering executive order – Haydee Clotter
https://foxillinois.com/news/local/how-law-enforcement-want-you-to-comply-with-face-mask-covering-executive-order
— Trump predicts ‘spectacular’ rebound as economy plunges
https://foxillinois.com/news/nation-world/trump-predicts-spectacular-rebound-as-economy-plunges
— Trump harshly blames China for pandemic; a lab ‘mistake’?
https://foxillinois.com/news/nation-world/trump-harshly-blames-china-for-pandemic-a-lab-mistake
— Pelosi: $1T needed to avert state, city layoffs from virus
https://foxillinois.com/news/nation-world/pelosi-1t-needed-to-avert-state-city-layoffs-from-virus

NPR ILLINOIS
— Russia’s Prime Minister Says He Has Coronavirus, As Country Tops 100,000 Cases – SCOTT NEUMAN
https://www.nprillinois.org/post/russias-prime-minister-says-he-has-coronavirus-country-tops-100000-cases#stream/0
— Passengers Must Wear Masks On Major Airlines To Cut Spread Of Coronavirus – DAVID SCHAPER
https://www.nprillinois.org/post/passengers-must-wear-masks-major-airlines-cut-spread-coronavirus#stream/0

DAILY NORTHWESTERN
— As states reopen, Evanston’s post-coronavirus path remains unclear – Andrew Myers (DIERSEN: What path to reopening does your municipality, your township, and your county have?)
https://dailynorthwestern.com/2020/04/30/city/as-states-reopen-evanstons-post-coronavirus-path-remains-unclear/

BATAVIA PATCH
— Coronavirus Cases in Batavia Double In 10 Days; 38 Total – Jason Addy
https://news.yahoo.com/coronavirus-cases-batavia-double-10-025817462.html

PROPUBLICA
— In Chicago, Urban Density May Not Be to Blame for the Spread of the Coronavirus The communities hardest hit by the coronavirus in Chicago are low-density black and Hispanic neighborhoods, including ones where economic decline and population loss have caused more people to live in the same household. – Haru Coryne
https://www.propublica.org/article/in-chicago-urban-density-may-not-be-to-blame-for-the-spread-of-the-coronavirus

BLOCK CLUB CHICAGO
— City Will Give 1 Million Masks To Residents, And Lightfoot Predicts We Could Wear Them Rest Of The Year Face coverings and masks can prevent people from unknowingly transmitting coronavirus to others. – Kelly Bauer
https://blockclubchicago.org/2020/04/30/city-will-give-1-million-masks-to-residents-and-lightfoot-predicts-well-wear-them-rest-of-the-year/

CENTER SQUARE
— Firearm range may sue Illinois if they’re kept from opening as essential business – Greg Bishop
https://www.thecentersquare.com/illinois/firearm-range-may-sue-illinois-if-they-re-kept-from-opening-as-essential-business/article_31d584b2-8b04-11ea-b69b-578efab17912.html

WIREPOINTS
— The other curve: We’re not flattening it, it’s flattening us. – Mark Glennon
https://wirepoints.org/the-other-curve-were-not-flattening-it-its-flattening-us-wirepoints/

ILLINOIS POLICY INSTITUTE
— PRITZKER WRONGLY CLAIMS AN ILLINOIS BUDGET SURPLUS ‘IF NOT FOR CORONAVIRUS’ – Adam Schuster and Ben Szalinski
https://www.illinoispolicy.org/pritzker-wrongly-claims-an-illinois-budget-surplus-if-not-for-coronavirus/
— ILLINOIS FARMERS SEE LITTLE THAT IS FAIR ABOUT PRITZKER’S ‘FAIR TAX’ – Brad Weisenstein
https://www.illinoispolicy.org/illinois-farmers-see-little-that-is-fair-about-pritzkers-fair-tax/

ILLINOIS REVIEW
— WAS THE SHUTDOWN NECESSARY?
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2020/05/was-the-shutdown-necessary.html

CAPITOL FAX
— Rep. Bailey asks to withdraw TRO, says he will file an amended complaint
https://capitolfax.com/2020/05/01/rep-bailey-asks-to-withdraw-tro-says-he-will-file-an-amended-complaint/

WASHINGTON TIMES
— Forced face masking is a civil rights offense – Cheryl K. Chumley
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2020/may/1/forced-face-masking-civil-rights-offense/

FOX NEWS
— Trump suggests he’s seen evidence indicating coronavirus came from Wuhan lab, compares WHO to PR agency
https://www.foxnews.com/us/trump-suggests-hes-seen-evidence-indicating-coronavirus-came-from-wuhan-lab-compares-who-to-pr-agency

AMERICAN GREATNESS
— Conservative Leaders Urge Trump to ‘Take Tough Action’ Against China for Unleashing COVID-19 on the World – Debra Heine
https://amgreatness.com/2020/04/29/conservative-leaders-urge-trump-to-take-tough-action-against-china-for-unleashing-covid-19-on-the-world/

BREITBART
— GOP Senators to Trump: Reject ‘Blank Check’ Bailouts to State Governments – SEAN MORAN
https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2020/04/30/gop-senators-to-trump-reject-blank-check-bailouts-to-state-governments/

CONSERVATIVE HQ
— Trump Should Not Let Red China Keep Laughing At Us – George Rasley
http://www.conservativehq.com/node/32432

ONE NEWS NOW
— The Biden double standard – Ben Shapiro
https://onenewsnow.com/perspectives/ben-shapiro/2020/04/29/the-biden-double-standard

NATIONAL REVIEW
— Biden Breaks Silence on Sexual Assault Allegation, Vows to Search Senate Files for Reade’s Complaint – ZACHARY EVANS
https://www.nationalreview.com/news/biden-breaks-silence-on-sexual-assault-allegation-vows-to-search-senate-files-for-reades-complaint/

NATIONAL LAW REVIEW
— Five Steps To Create A Safer Workplace For Returning Employees During COVID-19
https://www.natlawreview.com/article/five-steps-to-create-safer-workplace-returning-employees-during-covid-19

POLITICO
— Wearing a mask is for smug liberals. Refusing to is for reckless Republicans. Welcome to Washington’s latest partisan standoff. – RYAN LIZZA and DANIEL LIPPMAN (DIERSEN: What assumptions do Trump-haters want everyone to make a) about those who wear masks and b) about those who do not wear masks? If you had to wear a mask to attend an event, how much would that discourage you from attending that event?)
https://www.politico.com/news/2020/05/01/masks-politics-coronavirus-227765
— Capitol physician says Senate lacks capacity to test all senators The Senate returns Monday amid mounting anxiety from lawmakers that the coronavirus could spread quickly through the chamber. – BURGESS EVERETT and MARIANNE LEVINE
https://www.politico.com/news/2020/04/30/capitol-physician-senators-coronavirus-testing-226980

ABC NEWS
— House Democrats ready virtual organizing as coronavirus derails ground games House Democrats launch a “Virtual Action Center” on Friday. – Kendall Karson and Meg Cunningham
https://abcnews.go.com/Politics/house-democrats-ready-virtual-organizing-coronavirus-derails-ground/story?id=70415299

NEW YORK TIMES
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Trump-haters say : “Trump’s Disinfectant Talk Trips Up Sites’ Vows Against Misinformation. Facebook, Twitter and YouTube have declined to remove the president’s statements about unproven coronavirus treatments.”
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/04/30/technology/trump-coronavirus-social-media.html
— States Made It Harder to Get Jobless Benefits. Now That’s Hard to Undo. Systems that were devised to treat each case as potentially fraudulent are now rushing to deal with millions of newly unemployed people. – Emily Badger  Alicia Parlapiano
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/04/30/upshot/unemployment-state-restrictions-pandemic.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: A Trump-hater says “Why the Trump Ploy Stopped Working. As the nation unifies, divisiveness falls flat.”
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/04/30/opinion/coronavirus-unity.html
— Crashing Economy, Rising Stocks: What’s Going On? What’s bad for America is sometimes good for the market. – Paul Krugman
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/04/30/opinion/economy-stock-market-coronavirus.html
— FRONT PAGE TOP OF FOLD: Millions Had Risen Out of Poverty. Coronavirus Is Pulling Them Back. Experts say that for the first time since 1998, global poverty will increase. At least a half billion people could slip into destitution by the end of the year. – Maria Abi-Habib
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/04/30/world/asia/coronavirus-poverty-unemployment.html

WASHINGTON POST
— Reopening of America: More than half of states will lift coronavirus restrictions by the end of the week
https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2020/04/30/coronavirus-latest-news/
— Public companies received $1 billion in stimulus funds meant for small businesses Nearly 300 public companies have reported receiving loans. Some have returned them. – Jonathan O’Connell, Steven Rich, and Peter Whoriskey
https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/2020/05/01/sba-ppp-public-companies/

NEW YORK POST
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Democrats, Libertarians, Greens, and RINOs promote distrust of Republicans.
https://nypost.com/2020/04/30/seeking-virus-data-people-struggle-with-trust/

USA TODAY
— Haircut? Sure. Flying? Maybe not. As states reopen, Americans more comfortable with small steps, survey shows – Rebecca Morin
https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2020/04/30/states-reopen-americans-more-comfortable-small-steps-survey/3052951001/

WALL STREET JOURNAL
— U.S. Deaths From Coronavirus Top 63,000 as Crisis Slams Economies More than 3.8 million Americans file for jobless benefits; eurozone economy suffers sharpest contraction on record – Jennifer Calfas, Rebecca Ballhaus and Joshua Jamerson
https://www.wsj.com/articles/coronavirus-latest-news-04-30-2020-11588242578
— FRONT PAGE TOP OF FOLD: Over 3.8 Million Americans Filed for Jobless Benefits Last Week as States Struggle With Coronavirus Claims Surge Archaic technology hamstrings systems for processing benefits; ‘not really acceptable now’ – Sarah Chaney and Kate King
https://www.wsj.com/articles/states-struggle-with-coronavirus-unemployment-claims-surge-11588239004
— New York City Subways Won’t Run 24 Hours a Day During Pandemic MTA to shut system down from 1 a.m to 5 a.m. to allow for deep cleaning – Paul Berger
https://www.wsj.com/articles/mta-to-shut-new-york-city-subway-between-1-a-m-to-5-a-m-during-coronavirus-pandemic-11588265268
— Democrats Urge Joe Biden to Address Sexual Assault Allegation Prominent Democrats have defended Mr. Biden, whose campaign has denied the claim, but others say it could alienate voters – Tarini Parti and Eliza Collins
https://www.wsj.com/articles/democrats-urge-joe-biden-to-address-sexual-assault-allegation-11588276919
— FRONT PAGE: Coronavirus Pushes Colleges to the Breaking Point, Forcing ‘Hard Choices’ About Education Forecast declines in enrollment and revenue trigger spending cuts and salary freezes; ‘the world order has changed’ – Melissa Korn, Douglas Belkin and Juliet Chung
https://www.wsj.com/articles/coronavirus-pushes-colleges-to-the-breaking-point-forcing-hard-choices-about-education-11588256157
— Coronavirus Prompts Record Drop in Consumer Spending Report highlights early effects of the pandemic on personal income; ‘the tip of the iceberg’ – Sarah Chaney and Harriet Torry
https://www.wsj.com/articles/personal-income-household-spending-coronavirus-march-2020-11588197997
— All Tara Reade’s Deniers The Democrats who attacked Brett Kavanaugh duck and cover for Joe Biden. – Editorial
https://www.wsj.com/articles/all-tara-reades-deniers-11588266554
— De Blasio’s ‘Message’ to Jews Other demographic groups get only sympathy when hit especially hard by the coronavirus pandemic. – Jeff Ballabon and Mark Goldfeder
https://www.wsj.com/articles/de-blasios-message-to-jews-11588266378
— An Allied Plan to Depend Less on China The U.S., Australia, Japan and India already have a forum for coordination. – Paula J. Dobriansky
https://www.wsj.com/articles/an-allied-plan-to-depend-less-on-china-11588288513
— McDonald’s Sales Fall as Coronavirus Pandemic Changes Dining Habits Burger chain sees disruptions lasting for months; ‘getting back that breakfast business will be critical for us’ – Heather Haddon
https://www.wsj.com/articles/mcdonalds-sales-drop-6-11588248343

FORBES
— COVID-19 Layoff Or Pretext For Age Discrimination Against Older Employees? – Eric Bachman (DIERSEN: Democrats and RINOs use Affirmative Action, Diversity, Inclusion, up-or-out, budget cuts, etc. as pretexts to not hire Republicans, to not promote Republicans, and to get rid of Republicans, and especially Republicans who are Trump supporters, White, male, older, Protestant, German American, conservative, patriotic, non-poor, gun owners, draft avoiders, and/or those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.)
https://www.forbes.com/sites/ericbachman/2020/04/30/covid-19-layoff-or-pretext-for-age-discrimination-against-older-employees/#227e2e364c56

JD SUPRA
— EEOC Offers Guidance To Employers Preparing To Reopen Their Workplaces
https://www.jdsupra.com/legalnews/eeoc-offers-guidance-to-employers-85442/

DAILY MAIL
— Illinois’ billionaire governor dodges question about his wife leaving town to see out coronavirus pandemic on their $12.1 million equine estate in Florida as he extends stay-at-home order to May 30 – FRANCES MULRANEY
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-8275807/Illinois-billionaire-governor-dodges-question-wife-leaving-town-pandemic.html

April 29 Morning Edition

ABC7
— 2nd lawmaker files stay-at-home lawsuit as record-high COVID-19 deaths over 24 hours reported Gov. Pritzker calls stay-at-home order lawsuit a ‘cheap political stunt’ – Jessica D’Onofrio
https://abc7chicago.com/health/2nd-lawmaker-files-stay-at-home-lawsuit-as-il-covid-19-death-toll-surpasses-2k/6136958/?cmp=emc-wls-news-headlines-4/29/2020
— Trump signs executive order to keep meat processing plants open during COVID-19 outbreak – AP
https://abc7chicago.com/politics/trump-signs-order-for-meat-processing-plants-to-remain-open/6136916/?cmp=emc-wls-news-headlines-4/29/2020
— Quest Diagnostics allowing residents to order COVID-19 antibody tests online – Beccah Hendrickson
https://abc7chicago.com/health/quest-diagnostics-rolls-out-online-antibody-tests/6135516/?cmp=emc-wls-news-headlines-4/29/2020

FOX NEWS CHICAGO
— Illinois police chief questions Governor Pritzker’s powers, stay-at-home orders
https://www.fox32chicago.com/news/illinois-police-chief-questions-governor-pritzkers-powers-stay-at-home-orders

WGN TV
— ‘He’s acting like a dictator, not a governor.” Restless Republicans turn on Pritzker
https://wgntv.com/chicago-news/hes-acting-like-a-dictator-not-a-governor-restless-republicans-turn-on-pritzker/
— Trump order keeping meat packing plants open worries unions – AP
https://wgntv.com/news/coronavirus/trump-order-keeping-meat-packing-plants-open-worries-unions/

WGN RADIO
— The Chicago Way w/John Kass: Can Illinois get a financial fix from fed COVID-19 funds or is bankruptcy the only real cure?
https://wgnradio.com/wgn-plus/thechicagoway/the-chicago-way-w-john-kass-can-illinois-get-a-financial-fix-from-fed-covid-19-funds-or-is-bankruptcy-the-only-real-cure/

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— U.S. economy shrank at 4.8% rate last quarter as coronavirus struck – AP
https://www.chicagotribune.com/coronavirus/ct-nw-coronavirus-us-economy-gdp-20200429-mq57at3275hjlemxldeceu6ani-story.html
— Federal bailout for Illinois and other badly run states is like giving cash to a bust-out gambler – John Kass
https://www.chicagotribune.com/columns/john-kass/ct-federal-state-bailout-kass-20200429-pvz6ibvnhjbkrmnnng5slhudle-story.html
— South suburban high schools plan for in-person graduation ceremonies – MIKE NOLAN
https://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/daily-southtown/ct-sta-south-suburbs-graduation-st-0429-20200428-f3tsr53ppfgppcoggcob3iruoi-story.html
— Two charities have bailed scores of felony defendants out of Cook County Jail. Some were soon charged with new crimes. – DAVID JACKSON, TODD LIGHTY and GARY MARX
https://www.chicagotribune.com/investigations/ct-charities-bail-reform-cook-county-coronavirus-20200429-wgofyh4pnrdixgps76c7ck7bhu-story.html

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— CDC now recommends social distancing for pets (scroll down to 2:40 p.m.)
https://chicago.suntimes.com/2020/4/28/21239547/latest-coronavirus-news-live-updates-chicago-illinois-2020

DAILY HERALD
— The rest of Casten’s response to COVID-19 – Larisa Calvanese, Downers Grove
https://www.dailyherald.com/discuss/20200428/the-rest-of-castens-response-to-covid-19

CRAIN’S CHICAGO BUSINESS
— Pritzker is about to try the bond market to shore up the state’s liquidity The total Team Pritzker seeks to borrow: $2.2 billion. The catch: the hefty premium investors are likely to demand for taking on this kind of risk. – GREG HINZ
https://www.chicagobusiness.com/greg-hinz-politics/pritzker-about-try-bond-market-shore-states-liquidity
— Boeing cutting 10 percent of staff The company is also cutting production as it rushes to adapt to a shrinking market for jetliners after the worst downturn in aviation history.
https://www.chicagobusiness.com/manufacturing/boeing-cutting-10-percent-staff

WTTW
— 700 City Employees, including 400 Police Officers, Sickened by Coronavirus – Heather Cherone
https://news.wttw.com/2020/04/28/700-city-employees-including-400-police-officers-sickened-coronavirus-data
— Lightfoot Faces ‘Genuinely Divided’ City Council as Financial Toll of Pandemic Looms – Heather Cherone
https://news.wttw.com/2020/04/28/lightfoot-faces-genuinely-divided-city-council-financial-toll-pandemic-looms

WBEZ
— Boeing CEO Sees Years Of Recovery From Coronavirus Ahead For Aviation Industry – David Schaper
https://www.wbez.org/stories/boeing-ceo-sees-years-of-recovery-from-coronavirus-ahead-for-aviation-industry/92d6b300-407f-44ca-af7a-b96097b01a56

SPRINGFIELD STATE JOURNAL REGISTER
— State to borrow $1.2B to cover expenses – Doug Finke
https://www.sj-r.com/news/20200428/state-to-borrow-12b-to-cover-expenses

NORTHWEST HERALD
— Protest organizer plans to bring anti-lockdown demonstration to Algonquin – KATIE SMITH
https://www.nwherald.com/2020/04/28/protest-organizer-plans-to-bring-anti-lockdown-demonstration-to-algonquin/aefvda/

BLOOMINGTON PANTAGRAPH
— Gas prices continue drop in Central Illinois as virus, travel restrictions continue – Kevin Barlow
https://www.pantagraph.com/business/gas-prices-continue-drop-in-central-illinois-as-virus-travel-restrictions-continue/article_cf85e71b-eb90-579a-9363-5773ea70826c.html

WREX
— DISGUSTING, TRAGIC: Cannabis sales remain strong during COVID-19 pandemic – Cassandra Bretl
https://wrex.com/2020/04/28/cannabis-sales-remain-strong-during-covid-19-pandemic/

WAND
— IDOC list shows nearly 4,000 prisoners released since March 1
https://www.wandtv.com/news/idoc-list-shows-nearly-4-000-prisoners-released-since-march-1/article_c6d6381e-89b9-11ea-ad06-0b3284da6e40.html

WGLT
— Davis And Brady Call For Phased Downstate Lift Of Pritzker Order – CHARLIE SCHLENKER
https://www.wglt.org/post/davis-and-brady-call-phased-downstate-lift-pritzker-order#stream/0

WEEK
— Dissatisfaction expressed with state’s COVID-19 testing – Howard Packowitz
https://week.com/2020/04/28/dissatisfaction-expressed-with-states-covid-19-testing/

NPR ILLINOIS
— Poll: Half Of Americans Financially Affected By Coronavirus – DOMENICO MONTANARO (DIERSEN: So far, how much has coronavirus a) caused your income to decrease or increase, b) caused your expenses to increase or decrease, and c) caused your net worth to decrease or increase?)
https://www.nprillinois.org/post/poll-half-americans-financially-affected-coronavirus#stream/0

FOX ILLINOIS
— Worried about virus, US House won’t return, for now – AP
https://foxillinois.com/news/nation-world/worried-about-virus-us-house-wont-return-for-now
— Sanders advisers form Super PAC to back Biden, push him left – AP
https://foxillinois.com/news/nation-world/sanders-advisers-form-super-pac-to-back-biden-push-him-left

CENTER SQUARE
— Illinois retailer group says society must learn to ‘coexist’ with COVID-19 ahead of stay-at-home extension – Greg Bishop
https://www.thecentersquare.com/illinois/illinois-retailer-group-says-society-must-learn-to-coexist-with-covid-19-ahead-of-stay/article_015e8bf8-8992-11ea-b056-0f748b9967e3.html

WIREPOINTS
— Will Pritzker’s Attack on State Rep Who Blocked Stay-at-Home Order Trigger Section 1983 Lawsuits? – Mark Glennon
https://wirepoints.org/will-pritzkers-attack-on-state-rep-who-blocked-stay-at-home-order-trigger-section-1983-lawsuits-wirepoints/

ILLINOIS LEAKS
— Woodford County State’s Attorney will not prosecute Gov Pritzker’s extended stay-at-home order – KIRK ALLEN
https://edgarcountywatchdogs.com/2020/04/woodford-county-states-attorney-will-not-prosecute-gov-pritzkers-extended-stay-at-home-order/

ILLINOIS POLICY INSTITUTE
— CHICAGO NEEDS A ‘WARTIME BUDGET’ TO FACE THE COVID-19 CRISIS – Adam Schuster and Ben Szalinski (DIERSEN: So far, how much has the COVID-19 crisis a) caused your income to decrease or increase, b) caused your expenses to increase or decrease, and c) caused your net worth to decrease or increase?)
https://www.illinoispolicy.org/chicago-needs-a-wartime-budget-to-face-the-covid-19-crisis/

ILLINOIS FAMILY INSTITUTE
— Demand an End to COVID-19 Tyranny – David E. Smith
https://illinoisfamily.org/religious/demand-an-end-to-covid-19-tyranny/

ILLINOIS REVIEW
— ECONOMIC RECESSION OR SUPPRESSION?
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2020/04/economic-recession-or-suppression-.html
— WHAT TO DO ABOUT CHINA?
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2020/04/what-to-do-about-china-1.html
— U.S. HAS 3.5 MILLION MORE REGISTERED VOTERS THAN LIVE ADULTS — A RED FLAG FOR ELECTORAL FRAUD
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2020/04/us-has-35-million-more-registered-voters-than-live-adults-a-red-flag-for-electoral-fraud.html

WASHINGTON TIMES
— 2020 GOP convention host city accepts grant amid virus fears – AP
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2020/apr/28/2020-gop-convention-host-city-accepts-grant-amid-v/

FOX NEWS
— Coronavirus bailout – Don’t waste federal funds on my state’s bankrupt system – Illinois State Senator Jason Plummer
https://www.foxnews.com/opinion/coronavirus-dont-bailout-bankrupt-illinois-senator-jason-plummer
— California faces civil-rights lawsuit after Highway Patrol bans rallies at state Capitol over coronavirus – Louis Casiano
https://www.foxnews.com/politics/california-faces-civil-rights-lawsuit-after-highway-patrol-bans-rallies-at-state-capitol-over-coronavirus

FREEDOM’S JOURNAL
— TODAY’S AMERICANS AND YESTERYEAR’S AMERICANS – Walter E. Williams (DIERSEN: Because of Democrats, Libertarians, Greens, and RINOs, ever-increasingly, today’s Americans are anti-Trump, anti-Protestant, anti-conservative, anti-patriotic, anti-Republican, anti-American, anti-White, anti-male, anti-older people, anti-rich people, anti-gun owners, anti-German Americans, anti-draft avoiders, and/or anti-those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.)
https://freedomsjournalinstitute.org/latest-news/opinion/todays-americans-and-yesteryears-americans/

LIFE NEWS
— New York Times Celebrates One Abortion Business Killing 611 Babies in One Week – GABRIEL HAYS
https://www.lifenews.com/2020/04/29/new-york-times-celebrates-one-abortion-business-killing-611-babies-in-one-week/

DAILY WORLD
— Get ready for a new form of bias: discrimination based on coronavirus immunity – Jonathan Turley (DIERSEN: Of course, if antibody testing shows that members of protected groups have less immunity, antibody testing will be stopped immediately. Protected groups include: Trump-haters, illegals, non-citizens, Democrats, Libertarians, Greens, RINOs, moderates, liberals, globalists, Blacks, Hispanics, Asians, females, young people, LGBTQers, non-Protestants, non-German Americans, drinkers, gamblers, stoners, those who have criminal records, those who have less money than others, those whose ancestors have not been in America for a long time, etc.)
https://www.thedailyworld.com/opinion/commentary-get-ready-for-a-new-form-of-bias-discrimination-based-on-coronavirus-immunity/

TOWNHALL
— You Already See How the Liberal Media Is Going to Attack Trump With This Op-ed About Lockdown Protests – Matt Vespa
https://townhall.com/tipsheet/mattvespa/2020/04/28/vox-these-anti-lockdown-protests-are-grounded-in-white-privilege-n2567783

NATIONAL REVIEW
— Woman Who Blamed Trump after Giving Her Husband Fish-Tank Cleaner Now Under Investigation for Murder – TOBIAS HOONHOUT
https://www.nationalreview.com/news/woman-who-blamed-trump-after-giving-her-husband-fish-tank-cleaner-now-under-investigation-for-murder/

MCCLATCHY DC
— Why Democrats are worried about these voters of color drifting to Trump in 2020 – ALEX ROARTY
https://www.mcclatchydc.com/news/politics-government/election/article242358621.html

THE HILL
— Trump suggests coronavirus funding for states could be tied to sanctuary city policies – JUSTIN WISE
https://thehill.com/homenews/administration/495170-trump-suggests-coronavirus-funding-for-states-could-be-tied-to
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: A Trump-hater says “GOP faces pressure to get tougher with Trump.”
https://thehill.com/homenews/senate/495154-gop-faces-pressure-to-get-tougher-with-trump
— State bankruptcy furor shakes up McConnell reelection bid – JORDAIN CARNEY AND MAX GREENWOOD
https://thehill.com/homenews/campaign/495169-state-bankruptcy-furor-shakes-up-mcconnell-reelection-bid
— Chinese official calls Trump demand that Beijing compensate world for coronavirus ‘preposterous’ – J. EDWARD MORENO
https://thehill.com/policy/international/495202-chinese-official-says-trump-demand-that-beijing-compensate-world-for

POLITICO
— Poll: Voters expect second wave of coronavirus cases Nearly 80 percent think a second wave is likely, even as some parts of the U.S. begin to reopen. – MYAH WARD
https://www.politico.com/news/2020/04/29/poll-voters-second-wave-coronavirus-216165
— ‘The Nightmare Scenario’: How Coronavirus Could Make the 2020 Vote a Disaster Trump can’t cancel the presidential election. Here’s what you should really be worrying about. – ZACK STANTON
https://www.politico.com/news/magazine/2020/04/28/2020-election-coronavirus-disaster-impact-215559
— The next pandemic: Rising inequality The coronavirus crisis will widen economic disparities. Specifically, it’s going to exasperate existing inequalities, as the privileged buffer themselves against its pernicious effects while the world’s most vulnerable struggle not to fall through the rapidly widening economic fissures. – CHARLIE COOPER (DIERSEN: Are you “privileged?” According to Trump-haters, by definition, Republicans are “privileged,” and especially Republicans who are Trump supporters, Protestant, conservative, patriotic, White, male, older, non-poor, gun owners, German American, draft avoiders, and/or those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time. Of course, ever-increasingly, Democrats and Democrat plants, Libertarians and Libertarian plants, Greens and Green plants, and RINOs will demonize, denigrate, and condemn Republicans. Look for me to include links to articles in GOPUSA ILLINOIS emails that document such demonization, denigration, and condemnation in Wheaton’s West District, in Wheaton, in Milton Township, in DuPage County, in Illinois, in America, and in the world.)
https://www.politico.com/news/2020/04/28/the-next-pandemic-rising-inequality-219753

REUTERS
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Trump-haters say “Americans losing faith in what Trump says about the coronavirus.”
https://www.reuters.com/article/us-usa-election-poll/americans-losing-faith-in-what-trump-says-about-the-coronavirus-reuters-ipsos-poll-idUSKCN22A3CK?il=0
— White House official warns of negative shocks before rebound later in 2020 – David Lawder, Susan Heavey
https://www.reuters.com/article/us-health-coronavirus-usa-economy/white-house-official-warns-of-negative-shocks-before-rebound-later-in-2020-idUSKCN22A35P

ABC NEWS
— Coronavirus deaths ‘likely to continue to rise’ in coming weeks, CDC says There are now more than 58,000 deaths in the U.S. – Morgan Winsor and Ella Torres
https://abcnews.go.com/Health/coronavirus-updates-pandemic-world-listened/story?id=70378215

NEW YORK TIMES
— The U.S. economy contracted by the most since the great recession. (DIERSEN: Of course, Trump-haters will blame this on Trump and on all Republicans, and especially on Republicans who are Trump supporters, Protestant, conservative, patriotic, White, male, older, non-poor, gun owners, German American, draft avoiders, and/or those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.)
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/04/29/business/stock-market-today-coronavirus.html?campaign_id=60&emc=edit_na_20200429&instance_id=0&nl=breaking-news&ref=headline®i_id=5208581&segment_id=26205&user_id=1e54eae3972c78db5392f6bc3a2f60db#link-5ced0e3a
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: QUESTION: What do divisive people do? ANSWER: They turn everyone against those 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.nytimes.com/2020/04/29/opinion/trump-hasnt-given-up-on-divide-and-conquer.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Ever-increasingly, Trump-haters use coronavirus to paint Republicans as being racists.
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/04/29/magazine/racial-disparities-covid-19.html
— Trump Administration’s Message on Reopening Continues to Be Contradictory The president said the coronavirus wouldn’t come back while Dr. Anthony Fauci said it would be “a bad fall” and the attorney general threatened to sue states for enforcing restrictions. – Peter Baker
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/04/28/us/politics/trump-coronavirus-reopening.html

WASHINGTON POST
— Take heart, progressives: When the party moves left, Biden has always followed The former vice president has moved left on everything from same-sex marriage to criminal justice to abortion rights. – Charlotte Clymer (DIERSEN: Those who are the following will vote for Biden: anti-Trump, anti-Protestant, anti-conservative, anti-patriotic, anti-Republican, anti-American, anti-White, anti-male, anti-older people, anti-rich people, anti-gun owners, anti-German Americans, anti-draft avoiders, and/or anti-those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.)
https://www.washingtonpost.com/outlook/2020/04/28/progressives-biden-moved-left/

WALL STREET JOURNAL
— Ahead of National Conventions, State Party Caucuses Are Going Virtual With social distancing in place, some Democratic and Republican state parties are hosting virtual local conventions. WSJ’s Emily Glazer takes us on a cross-country tour to explore how districts are handling the change, which could be a model for national conventions.
https://www.wsj.com/video/ahead-of-national-conventions-state-party-caucuses-are-going-virtual/6F92B523-A77C-4328-9A8F-5DC97C5E0B71.html
— Coronavirus Likely Led to Biggest Quarterly GDP Decline in Decade Commerce Department report is expected to show early economic impact of business shutdowns and social distancing – Harriet Torry
https://www.wsj.com/articles/first-quarter-gdp-us-growth-coronavirus-11588123665
— FRONT PAGE TOP OF FOLD: Mark Zuckerberg Asserts Control of Facebook, Pushing Aside Dissenters The 35-year-old tycoon has recast the company’s board of directors and sought a high-profile role for the social-media giant in the Covid-19 pandemic – Deepa Seetharaman and Emily Glazer (DIERSEN: What does Zuckerberg think of those who share your demographics?)
https://www.wsj.com/articles/mark-zuckerberg-asserts-control-of-facebook-pushing-aside-dissenters-11588106984
— TRAGIC: U.S. Marriage Rate Plunges to Lowest Level on Record – Janet Adamy
https://www.wsj.com/articles/u-s-marriage-rate-plunges-to-lowest-level-on-record-11588132860
— The Coming GOP Spending Split Trump risks dividing his party in the Senate with another $1 trillion bill. – Editorial
https://www.wsj.com/articles/the-coming-gop-spending-split-11588115854
— FRONT PAGE TOP OF FOLD: Coronavirus Relief Often Pays Workers More Than Work When combined with state benefits, weekly government payouts create incentives that employers say complicate efforts to reopen businesses – Eric Morath
https://www.wsj.com/articles/coronavirus-relief-often-pays-workers-more-than-work-11588066200
— You Must Wear a Mask—or You May Not Some states suspend anti-Klan laws to combat coronavirus. – Randy Maniloff
https://www.wsj.com/articles/you-must-wear-a-maskor-you-may-not-11588113606

USA TODAY
— GDP report set to show just initial wave of coronavirus damage as Fed vows continued aid – Paul Davidson
https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/2020/04/28/coronavirus-q-1-gdp-report-show-just-sliver-economic-damage/3037453001/
— Workers face ‘uphill battle’ proving firms liable if they catch COVID-19 as economy reopens – Paul Davidson and Nicholas Wu
https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/2020/04/28/coronavirus-can-you-sue-if-you-get-covid-19-work/3035422001/
— FRANT PAGE: TRAGIC: USA TODAY/Suffolk Poll: Support for Big Government rises to record levels amid coronavirus crisis – Susan Page
https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2020/04/28/exclusive-support-big-government-coronavirus-help-recovery/3032969001/

NPR
— Poll: Half Of Americans Financially Affected By Coronavirus – Domenico Montanaro (DIERSEN: So far, how much has the coronavirus crisis a) caused your income to decrease or increase, b) caused your expenses to increase or decrease, and c) caused your net worth to decrease or increase?)
https://www.npr.org/2020/04/29/847517729/poll-half-of-americans-financially-affected-by-coronavirus

ATLANTIC
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: A Trump-hater says “Trump’s Immigration ‘Ban’ Has Nothing to Do With Jobs.” Employers want cheap labor. If those who hired me could have hired an immigrant instead of me, they would have. 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.theatlantic.com/ideas/archive/2020/04/trump-order-immigration/610822/

GOVERNMENT EXECUTIVE
— More Than 10,000 Federal Employees Have Contracted COVID-19 The number of positive cases in the federal workforce has more than quadrupled since early April.- ERIC KATZ
https://www.govexec.com/workforce/2020/04/more-10000-federal-employees-have-contracted-covid-19/164986/
— IRS Recalls 10,000 Employees to the Office, But Won’t Provide Masks or Gloves Move comes as tax filing deadline approaches and thousands have been home with pay but not working. – Eric Katz
https://www.govexec.com/workforce/2020/04/irs-recalls-10000-employees-wont-provide-masks-or-gloves/164930/
— House Republicans Propose Federal Hiring, Pay Initiatives to Combat COVID-19 The Republican Study Committee said Congress should streamline the hiring process for federal workers, as well as change the pay system to allow higher compensation for “high skilled” workers. – ERICH WAGNER (DIERSEN: Job-related education, professional certifications, and professional licenses indicate the skills that employees have. 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.)
https://www.govexec.com/pay-benefits/2020/04/house-republicans-propose-federal-hiring-pay-initiatives-combat-covid-19/164980/

April 27 Morning Edition

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— New poll shows rising support for mail-in voting due to coronavirus concerns, but Trump’s opposition resonating with GOP voters – AP
https://www.chicagotribune.com/coronavirus/ct-nw-coronavirus-mail-in-voting-poll-20200427-6ljbysuwvvcwtoklw7qzxuwwnu-story.html

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— South Side LGBTQ pride festival moves online amid COVID-19 concerns The city’s South Side-based LGBTQ pride festival, which launched last year, will now be held online in a two-month-long campaign promoting the 2020 Census. – Jake Wittich
https://chicago.suntimes.com/coronavirus/2020/4/26/21237700/south-side-lgbtq-pride-festival-moves-online-amid-covid-19-concerns
— How do we thank ‘essential workers?’ Vote for a graduated Illinois income tax on Nov. 3 The coronavirus pandemic vividly reveals the unfairness of a flat income tax, in which every dollar is taxed at the same rate no matter how rich or poor you are. – Editorial
https://chicago.suntimes.com/2020/4/26/21225563/illinois-state-budget-finances-fair-tax-progressive-graduated-pandemic-coronavirus-editorial

DAILY HERALD
— Duckworth honored to ‘be in mix’ for vice presidential nominee – Marni Pyke (DIERSEN: Duckworh has demonized, denigrated, and condemned Trump for avoiding the draft. How will Duckworth differentiate Biden’s avoiding the draft? Since 1966 when I was 18 years old, my critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes have demonized me, denigrated me, and condemned me for avoiding the draft. I was 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 SEE: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Osgood%E2%80%93Schlatter_disease . I got student deferments 1966-1970 while I attended UIC and NIU and a financial hardship deferment 1970-1971. While I worked for the Post Office 1966-1969, IRS 1971-1980, and GAO 1980-1997, my Democrat superiors, Democrat supervisors, Democrat coworkers, and Democrat subordinates always stressed to my many superiors, supervisors, coworkers, and subordinates who were veterans that I avoided the draft. They hinted/implied/argued/shouted that because I avoided the draft, I got a tremendous unfair advantage over them. They hinted/implied/argued/shouted that because I avoided the draft, I was able to earn 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; job-related professional certifications when I was 30, 32, 41, 45, 47, and 48; and a job-related professional license when I was 32; b) get promoted when I was 23, 24, 25, and 38; c) buy new cars when I was 19, 20, 23, etc.; d) buy real estate when I was 24, 25, 27, 29, and 35; e) get married when I was 29; f) etc.) 
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20200427/duckworth-honored-to-be-in-mix-for-vice-presidential-nominee

CRAIN’S CHICAGO BUSINESS
— How fast will the Chicago economy recover? Bank forecasts provide a clue. The projections lenders are delivering to Wall Street now offer a window into current thinking about how bad the COVID-induced recession will be. – STEVE DANIELS
https://www.chicagobusiness.com/finance-banking/how-fast-will-chicago-economy-recover-bank-forecasts-provide-clue

WGN RADIO
— Impact of the coronavirus on local city and town revenues. Rick Pearson speaks with Brad Cole.
https://wgnradio.com/the-sunday-spin-politics-with-rick-pearson/impact-of-the-coronavirus-on-local-city-and-town-revenues/

SPRINGFIELD STATE JOURNAL REGISTER
— Coronavirus pandemic identifies fault lines that must be addressed – Jim Nowlan
https://www.sj-r.com/opinion/20200426/coronavirus-pandemic-identifies-fault-lines-that-must-be-addressed

BLOOMINGTON PANTAGRAPH
— With the loss of coffeehouse lattes and school lunches, dairy farmers face tough choices. Corn and soybeans are also hurting in an economy battered by coronavirus. – PATRICK O’CONNELL
https://www.pantagraph.com/business/agriculture/with-the-loss-of-coffeehouse-lattes-and-school-lunches-dairy-farmers-face-tough-choices-corn/article_17a293b8-9a8b-5bbd-ac0d-e63d1521842e.html

SUBURBAN LIFE
— Protesters in Crest Hill object to stay-at-home order – BOB OKON
https://www.mysuburbanlife.com/2020/04/25/out-on-the-streets/am7gj2l/

NEWS CHANNEL 20
— Pritzker: Police can charge violators of stay at home order – Jakob Emerson
https://newschannel20.com/news/local/pritzker-police-can-charge-violators-of-stay-at-home-order

DAILY NORTHWESTERN
— Amid an uncertain election cycle, organizers move campaigning online – Isabelle Sarraf
https://dailynorthwestern.com/2020/04/26/city/amid-an-uncertain-election-cycle-organizers-move-campaigning-online/

WIREPOINTS
— COVID-19 pushes nation’s weakest public pension plans closer to the brink: A 50-state survey – Ted Dabrowski and John Klingner
https://wirepoints.org/covid-19-pushes-nations-weakest-public-pension-plans-closer-to-the-brink-a-50-state-survey-wirepoints-special-report/
— Pritzker Now Stonewalling Critical Antibody Testing – Mark Glennon
https://wirepoints.org/pritzker-now-stonewalling-critical-antibody-testing-wirepoints/
— ‘Contract’ is no excuse for upcoming pay raise for Illinois unionized state workers – Quicktake (DIERSEN: Who wants who to sacrifice more to beat coronavirus? Will Democrats come up with a “Coronavirus Income/Wealth Redistribution” form for all of us to fill out? Will that form call for all of us to provide the following: income, expenses, assets, debts, income gained/lost because of coronavirus, expenses decreased/increased because of coronavirus, asset values increased/lost because of coronavirus, debts decreased/increased because of coronavirus, etc. Will the form determine how much money each of us who have been harmed less by coronavirus should give to each of those who have been harmed more by coronavirus?) 
https://wirepoints.org/contract-is-no-excuse-for-upcoming-pay-raise-for-unionized-state-workers-quicktake/

MCHENRY COUNTY BLOG
— Wilcox Hosting Webinar Monday
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/04/26/wilcox-hosting-webinar-monday/ 
— Looking at Governor’s 30-Day Emergency Orders – The Lawsuit
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/04/26/looking-at-governors-30-day-emergency-orders-first-the-lawsuit/ 
— IL-14: Lauren Underwood at Her Worst
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/04/26/il-14-lauren-underwood-at-her-worst/ 
— Tobin Criticizes Pritzker
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/04/26/145082/ 
— Looking at Governor’s 30-Day Emergency Orders – Attorney’s Analysis
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/04/25/looking-at-govenors-30-day-emergency-orders-attorneys-analysis/

ILLINOIS FAMILY INSTITUTE
— This American Life of Sexual Perversity – Laurie Higgins 
https://illinoisfamily.org/homosexuality/this-american-life-of-sexual-perversity/

ILLINOIS REVIEW
— ILLINOIS STATE REP: LET THE PEOPLE GO!
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2020/04/illinois-state-rep-let-the-people-go.html
— GLENNON: PRITZKER NOW STONEWALLING CRITICAL ANTIBODY TESTING
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2020/04/glennon-pritzker-now-stonewalling-critical-antibody-testing.html
— SOME BEGIN TO QUESTION QUALIFICATIONS OF PRITZKER ADVISOR – DIRECTOR OF IDPH
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2020/04/some-begin-to-question-pritzker-advisor-director-of-idph.html
— 28 MILLION MAIL-IN BALLOTS WENT MISSING IN LAST FOUR ELECTIONS
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2020/04/28-million-mail-in-ballots-went-missing-in-last-four-elections.html
— MUSLIM CALL TO PRAYER TO BE BLASTED OVER MAJOR MIDWEST CITY FIVE TIMES A DAY
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2020/04/muslim-call-to-prayer-to-be-blasted-over-major-midwest-city-five-times-a-day.html
— CARES ACT HURTS SMALL BUSINESSES
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2020/04/cares-act-hurts-small-businesses.html
— PENNSYLVANIA FORCED TO REMOVE HUNDREDS OF DEATHS FROM CORONAVIRUS DEATH COUNT AFTER CORONERS RAISE RED FLAGS
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2020/04/pennsylvania-forced-to-remove-hundreds-of-deaths-from-coronavirus-death-count-after-coroners-raise-r.html

WASHINGTON TIMES
— U.S. facing Great Depression-era unemployment rate, W.H. economic adviser says Business leaders see no rebound in sight with one-sixth of U.S. workforce jobless – David Sherfinski
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2020/apr/26/kevin-hassett-white-house-economic-adviser-us-faci/
— Joe Biden urged to resist far-left demands from Justice Democrats – Seth McLaughlin (DIERSEN: To defeat Trump, Biden will promise to use the federal government to get rid of the following once and for all: individuals, organizations, companies, governments, and countries that are Trump supporters, Protestant, conservative, patriotic, Republican, American, White, male, older, non-poor, gun owners, German American, draft avoiders, and those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.) 
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2020/apr/26/joe-biden-urged-resist-justice-democrats-far-left-/
— SEPTEMBER 1, 2008 FLASHBACK: Biden’s draft deferments equal Cheney’s during Vietnam War – AP
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2008/sep/01/bidens-draft-deferments-equal-cheneys-during-vietn/

WASHINGTON EXAMINER
— MAY 31, 2019 FLASHBACK: Democratic attacks on Trump and Vietnam open door to scrutiny of Biden avoiding draft – Emily Larsen
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/democratic-attacks-on-trump-and-vietnam-open-door-to-scrutiny-of-biden-avoiding-draft

FOX NEWS
— Coronavirus and the era of big government – Chad Pergram
https://www.foxnews.com/politics/coronavirus-big-government-era-pergram
— New Yorker journalist Hendrik Hertzberg asks about ‘military coup’ against Trump, claims he was sarcastic – Frank Miles
https://www.foxnews.com/media/new-yorker-journalist-hendrik-hertzberg-military-coup-trump

GOPUSA
— What Would Our Ancestors Think Of Us?
https://www.gopusa.com/?p=88083

AMERICAN THINKER
— The Coronavirus Is China’s Fault – Elise Cooper
https://www.americanthinker.com/articles/2020/04/the_coronavirus_is_chinas_fault.html

AMERICAN GREATNESS
— The Incompetence Smear The First Amendment gives everyone the right to call any president any name in the book, including “incompetent.” But just because someone says it, doesn’t make it true. – Scott Douglas Gerber
https://amgreatness.com/2020/04/26/the-incompetence-smear/
— We Can Make China Pay For The Coronavirus Republicans have the perfect opportunity to get out in front on this issue and show they care more about punishing our national enemies than petty partisanship. – Paul Bradford
https://amgreatness.com/2020/04/26/we-can-make-china-pay-for-the-coronavirus/

BREITBART
— Murder, Burglary Soars in New York City During Coronavirus Lockdown – John Binder
https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2020/04/26/murder-burglary-soars-new-york-city-during-coronavirus-lockdown/

DAILY SIGNAL
— Polygamy Advocates Lay Groundwork for Civil Rights Revolution – John Murawski 
https://www.dailysignal.com/2020/04/26/polygamy-advocates-lay-groundwork-for-civil-rights-revolution/
— China Is Working Overtime to Suppress Research About Coronavirus Origin – Jarrett Stepman
https://www.dailysignal.com/2020/04/26/china-is-working-overtime-to-suppress-research-about-coronavirus-origin/

DAILY CALLER
— Conservatives Want To Know Why Twitter Is Targeting Right-Wing Misinfo While Giving China, WHO A Pass – CHRIS WHITE
https://dailycaller.com/2020/04/26/twitter-censorship-coronavirus-china-world-health-organization/

TOWNHALL
— What to Do About China And Its American Lackeys – Kurt Schlichter
https://townhall.com/columnists/kurtschlichter/2020/04/27/what-to-do-about-china-and-its-american-lackeys-n2567611

REAL CLEAR POLITICS
— Take Tribal Politics Out of Shutdown Debate and Think About the Guy at the Food Pantry – John Kass (DIERSEN: Who wants who to sacrifice more to beat coronavirus? Will Democrats come up with a “Coronavirus Income/Wealth Redistribution” form for all of us to fill out? Will that form call for all of us to provide the following: income, expenses, assets, debts, income gained/lost because of coronavirus, expenses decreased/increased because of coronavirus, asset values increased/lost because of coronavirus, debts decreased/increased because of coronavirus, etc. Will the form determine how much money each of us who have been harmed less by coronavirus should give to each of those who have been harmed more by coronavirus?) 
https://www.realclearpolitics.com/articles/2020/04/23/take_tribal_politics_out_of_shutdown_debate_and_think_about_the_guy_at_the_food_pantry_143024.html

INSIDE SOURCES
— JUNE 9, 2019 FLASHBACK: Joe Biden’s Draft Record Looks a Lot Like Donald Trump’s. Do Democrats Care? – Michael Graham
https://www.insidesources.com/joe-bidens-draft-record-looks-a-lot-like-donald-trumps-do-democrats-care/

THE HILL
— What the ‘Grievance Studies affair’ says about academia’s social justice warriors – ROBERT MARANTO (DIERSEN: Ever-increasingly, Democrats and Democrat plants, Libertarians and Libertarian plants, Greens and Green plants, and RINOs blame all problems on individuals, organizations, companies, governments, and countries that are Trump supporters, Protestant, conservative, patriotic, Republican, American, White, male, heterosexual, older, non-poor, gun owners, German American, draft avoiders, and/or those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time. I should write a book about Democrats and Democrat plants, Libertarians and Libertarian plants, Greens and Green plants, and RINOs in Wheaton, Wheaton Chamber of Commerce, Milton Township, DuPage County, Illinois, Milton Township Republican Organization, DuPage County Republican Central Committee, Illinois Republican Party, etc.)
https://thehill.com/opinion/education/490366-what-the-grievance-studies-affair-says-about-academias-social-justice

REUTERS
— U.S. economy faces historic shock, with 16% joblessness possible, Trump adviser says – Tim Ahmann (DIERSEN: To defeat Trump, Trump-haters want to drive up joblessness.)
https://www.reuters.com/article/us-health-coronavirus-usa-economy/us-economy-faces-historic-shock-with-16-joblessness-possible-trump-adviser-idUSKCN2280J1

CNN
— Coronavirus cases in the United States are nearing 1 million – Madeline Holcombe
https://www.cnn.com/2020/04/27/health/us-coronavirus-monday/index.html
— JANUARY 21, 2018 FLASHBACK: Duckworth to Trump: I won’t be lectured by draft dodger
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u5iRvUK5A0U
— JUNE 6, 2019 FLASHBACK: Duckworth: Yes, I’m calling the President a coward
https://www.cnn.com/videos/politics/2019/06/06/tammy-duckworth-trump-vietnam-war-comments-sot-ac360-vpx.cnn

NBC NEWS
— Trump’s coronavirus response is questioned daily. But Dr. Fauci and Dr. Birx aren’t infallible. Even scientists make mistakes, and figuring out how and why can help us better understand this pandemic and our response to it. – Ying Ma
https://www.nbcnews.com/think/opinion/trump-s-coronavirus-response-questioned-daily-dr-fauci-dr-birx-ncna1192266

NBC NEW YORK
— Trump’s Focus on His Base Complicates Path to Reelection – Jill Colvin and Jonathan Lemire (DIERSEN: Ever-increasingly, the Illinois Republican Party, DuPage County Republican Central Committee, and the Milton Township Republican Organization act like they are taking the advice of Democrat plant, Libertarian plant, Green plant, and RINO political consultants who advise them a) to dump voters who are Trump supporters, Protestant, conservative, patriotic, Republican, American, White, male, older, non-poor, gun owners, German American, and those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time and b) to pander to voters who are anti-Trump, anti-Protestant, anti-conservative, anti-patriotic, anti-Republican, anti-American, anti-White, anti-male, anti-older people, anti-rich people, anti-gun owners, anti-German Americans, and anti-those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.) 
https://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/politics/decision-2020/trumps-focus-on-his-base-complicates-path-to-reelection/2390829/

NEW YORK TIMES
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Trump-haters say “Nervous Republicans See Trump Sinking, and Taking Senate With Him. The election is still six months away, but a rash of ominous new polls and the president’s erratic briefings have the G.O.P. worried about a Democratic takeover.”
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/04/25/us/politics/trump-election-briefings.html
— As States Push to Reopen, Business Leaders Say Not So Fast “Shutting down was hard, but opening up is going to be harder,” one C.E.O. said of balancing public health and a damaged economy. – David Gelles, Kate Kelly and David Yaffe-Bellany
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/04/26/business/coronavirus-states-businesses-reopen.html
— This Florida Student Was Accepted at All 8 Ivy League Schools Craig McFarland, the valedictorian of his high school in Jacksonville, Fla., received acceptance letters from 17 colleges and universities in all. – Johnny Diaz (DIERSEN: My critics/opponents, their operatives, and their dupes would stress McFarland and that I only just barely made it into the top 20% of my high school class, that my ACT score was only 24, and that I spent my junior and senior years and the summer in between washing dishes for the minimum wage in the basement of the S.S. Kresges in Chicago Heights.) 
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/04/26/us/craig-mcfarland-ivy-league-accepted.html

NEW YORK DAILY NEWS
— Coronavirus unemployment will be comparable to the Great Depression, says Trump economic adviser – Lauren Theisen (DIERSEN: To defeat Trump, Trump-haters want to drive up unemployment.)
https://www.nydailynews.com/coronavirus/ny-coronavirus-unemployment-will-be-comparable-to-the-great-depression-20200427-v2khwzfkive3xidia2igslehpq-story.html

USA TODAY
— 840 sailors on USS Theodore Roosevelt test positive for COVID-19, Navy says
https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2020/04/24/coronavirus-uss-theodore-roosevelt-sailors-test-covid-19-positive/3018331001/
— FROM THE ARTICLE: In 2018, (DUCKWORTH) made history as the first senator to give birth while in office. Duckworth has called Trump a “draft dodger” and slammed him for “using his privilege” to defer military service.
https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/elections/2020/04/15/2020-election-joe-biden-running-mate-not-picked-yet-but-speculation-swirls/2986892001/

WALL STREET JOURNAL
— FRONT PAGE: Coronavirus Means the Era of Big Government Is…Back History shows that national shocks—the Depression, World War II, the financial crisis—have a way of expanding the role of government in lasting ways. This one is looking like no exception. – Gerald F. Seib and John McCormick
https://www.wsj.com/articles/coronavirus-means-the-era-of-big-government-isback-11587923184
— People Were Leaving New York City Before the Coronavirus. Now What? Exodus would shrink tax revenue, which would hurt vital services – Kate King
https://www.wsj.com/articles/people-were-leaving-new-york-city-before-the-coronavirus-now-what-11587916800
— Do Lockdowns Save Many Lives? In Most Places, the Data Say No The speed with which officials shuttered the economy appears not to be a factor in Covid deaths. – T.J. Rodger
https://www.wsj.com/articles/do-lockdowns-save-many-lives-is-most-places-the-data-say-no-11587930911
— IRS Recalling Thousands of Workers Congressmen criticize IRS for asking employees to bring their own masks – Richard Rubin
https://www.wsj.com/articles/irs-recalling-thousands-of-workers-11587918430
— If the First-Quarter GDP Report Looks Bad, the Second Quarter Will Be Worse Wednesday’s report will likely show the tip of the iceberg, because more of the economy has been offline in April due to coronavirus shutdowns – Harriet Torry
https://www.wsj.com/articles/if-the-first-quarter-gdp-report-looks-bad-the-second-quarter-will-be-worse-11587909612

FORBES
— Hertz Car Rental Suffers Massive Layoffs, Stock Drop From COVID-19 Pandemic – Michael Goldstein
https://www.forbes.com/sites/michaelgoldstein/2020/04/24/covid-19-creates-massive-layoffs-stock-drop-for-hertz-car-rental/#6ea5aff8148c
— Shared Sacrifice Will Be Needed To Beat Coronavirus – Ken Burns (DIERSEN: Who wants who to sacrifice more to beat coronavirus? Will Democrats come up with a “Coronavirus Income/Wealth Redistribution” form for all of us to fill out? Will that form call for all of us to provide the following: income, expenses, assets, debts, income gained/lost because of coronavirus, expenses decreased/increased because of coronavirus, asset values increased/lost because of coronavirus, debts decreased/increased because of coronavirus, etc. Will the form determine how much money each of us who have been harmed less by coronavirus should give to each of those who have been harmed more by coronavirus?) 
https://www.forbes.com/sites/stevenbertoni/2020/03/29/e-pluribus-unum-shared-sacrifice-will-be-needed-to-beat-coronavirus-says-documentarian-ken-burns/#745658d72701

BUSINESS INSIDER
— Trump calls for journalists who covered the Russia investigation to return their ‘Noble Prizes’ in Twitter rant before deleting it – James Pasley,
https://www.businessinsider.sg/trump-deletes-tweet-calling-for-journalists-to-return-noble-prizes-2020-4

PENSIONS & INVESTMENTS
— Illinois Teachers assets fall 9.3% in the quarter on negative returns – CHRISTINE WILLIAMSON
https://www.pionline.com/pension-funds/illinois-teachers-assets-fall-93-quarter-negative-returns

MARKEY WATCH
— Sinking U.S. economy hasn’t hit bottom yet – Jeffry Bartash
https://www.marketwatch.com/story/sinking-us-economy-hasnt-hit-bottom-yet-2020-04-25

BANKRATE
— Top 10 U.S. housing markets that could be hardest hit by coronavirus – Jeff Ostrowski
https://www.bankrate.com/real-estate/housing-markets-that-could-be-hardest-hit-by-coronavirus/
(FROM THE ARTICLE: McHenry County, Illinois: In this county northwest of Chicago, nearly 24 percent of homeowners were underwater at the end of 2019, and the foreclosure rate was 0.2 percent. Illinois has mostly missed the economic boom of the past decade, Teta notes. The state’s job growth has been tepid and home values have barely appreciated.)

NEW YORK MAGAZINE
— Trump to Sideline Fauci and Birx, Pivot to Economic Message in Press Briefings: Report – Matt Stieb
https://nymag.com/intelligencer/2020/04/trump-to-sideline-fauci-and-birx-in-coming-weeks-report.html

AMERICAN PROSPECT
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Republican-haters use COVID-19 to demonize, denigrate, and condemn Republicans as being racists..
https://prospect.org/coronavirus/when-it-comes-to-covid-19-deaths-race-matters/

DAILY MAIL
— Bill Gates defends China’s coronavirus response: Billionaire says Beijing ‘did a lot of things right’ at the start of the pandemic and claims criticism of the Communist Party is a ‘distraction’ – ARIEL ZILBER
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-8259591/Now-not-time-Bill-Gates-defends-China-coronavirus-response.html

April 24 Evening Edition

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

April 13 Evening Edition

ABC7
— Coronavirus Illinois: COVID-19 death toll nears 800, 22K total cases statewide; Gov. JB Pritzker defends unemployment claims handling – Craig Wall, Liz Nagy and Jessica D’Onofrio
https://abc7chicago.com/health/illinois-covid-19-death-toll-nears-800-22k-total-cases-pritzker-says/6099158/
— Chicago election worker who staffed March IL primary dies after contracting COVID-19 – Cate Cauguiran
https://abc7chicago.com/health/chicago-election-worker-dies-after-contracting-covid-19/6100339/
— President Trump’s reelection campaign sues Wisconsin TV station over critical ad – AP
https://abc7chicago.com/politics/trump-campaign-sues-wisconsin-tv-station-over-critical-ad/6100267/
— Trump says he and Fauci are on the same page amid criticism over talk of reopening country
https://abc7chicago.com/politics/trump-says-he-and-fauci-are-on-the-same-page/6099161/
— Trump administration wants delay in 2020 census due to coronavirus – AP
https://abc7chicago.com/society/officials-want-delay-in-2020-census-due-to-coronavirus/6100483/

NBC5
— Will Illinois’ Stay-at-Home Order be Extended? Lightfoot Says Likely, Pritzker Says It’s Complicated Gov. J.B. Pritzker insisted Monday he wants to lift the order “as soon as possible”
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/will-illinois-stay-at-home-order-be-extended-mayor-lightfoot-says-likely-gov-pritzker-says-its-complicated/2255113/
— Pritzker Lays Out 3 Key Milestones For Illinois to Ease COVID-19 Restrictions
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/coronavirus/pritzker-lays-out-3-key-developments-that-could-move-illinois-toward-easing-covid-19-restrictions/2255234/

CBS2
— Multiple Chicago Primary Poll Workers, Voters Later Fell Ill With COVID-19, One Poll Worker Died
https://chicago.cbslocal.com/2020/04/13/poll-worker-who-was-on-duty-on-south-side-for-march-17-primary-dies-of-coronavirus/
— Workers, Illinois Lawmakers Take Issue With Continued Problems With Unemployment Computer System
https://chicago.cbslocal.com/2020/04/13/workers-illinois-lawmakers-take-issue-with-continued-problems-with-unemployment-computer-system/
— Clerks Set To Count Votes In Messy Wisconsin Election – AP
https://chicago.cbslocal.com/2020/04/13/clerks-set-to-count-votes-in-messy-wisconsin-election/

FOX NEWS CHICAGO
— Election officials notifying Chicago voters of possible COVID-19 exposure
https://www.fox32chicago.com/news/election-officials-notifying-chicago-voters-of-possible-covid-19-exposure
— Chicago Police Department COVID-19 cases now at 200
https://www.fox32chicago.com/news/chicago-police-department-covid-19-cases-now-at-200
— Judge orders McHenry County Health Department to turn over COVID-19 patient data to first responders
https://www.fox32chicago.com/news/judge-orders-mchenry-county-health-department-to-turn-over-covid-19-patient-data-to-first-responders
— Republicans, Pritzker spar over Illinois unemployment system overload
https://www.fox32chicago.com/news/republicans-pritzker-spar-over-illinois-unemployment-system-overload

FOX NEWS CHICAGO
— Chicago Mayor Lightfoot predicts stay-at-home order will extend into May – Nic Flosi
https://www.fox32chicago.com/news/chicago-mayor-lightfoot-predicts-stay-at-home-order-will-extend-into-may

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— Coronavirus in Illinois updates: 1,173 new known COVID-19 cases and 74 more deaths reported, as Lightfoot expects state’s stay-at-home order to extend into May
https://www.chicagotribune.com/coronavirus/ct-coronavirus-pandemic-chicago-illinois-news-20200413-tqhhslsw4jekfjqlkrx6byipwe-story.html
— Addressing unemployment claims mess, Gov. J.B. Pritzker promises computer upgrades; House GOP leader says ‘this was an avoidable problem’ – DAN PETRELLA and JAMIE MUNKS
https://www.chicagotribune.com/coronavirus/ct-coronavirus-illinois-unemployment-pritzker-20200413-jz5ziwunkzcajgyyw32qbjti2i-story.html
— With conventions canceled, historic sites closed and the Illinois General Assembly not meeting, coronavirus deals Springfield a severe economic blow – JAMIE MUNKS
https://www.chicagotribune.com/coronavirus/ct-springfield-economy-coronavirus-20200413-hu6vwm3cqfh5xkag64xjdqdaqq-story.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: A Trump-hater says “King Trump decrees that he will decide when states reopen, sowing confusion — which is the point.”
https://www.chicagotribune.com/columns/rex-huppke/ct-coronavirus-trump-states-governors-reopen-10th-amendment-huppke-20200413-riborwa66bdctdjhfooq7b3vq4-story.html
— Naperville coronavirus update — number of Naperville cases nearing 100; 15 deaths in Will, DuPage counties since Saturday – SUZANNE BAKER and ERIN HEGARTY
https://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/naperville-sun/ct-nvs-naperville-coronavirus-update-st-0415-20200413-dcp2mrrhnrhtvhzkn7da6ilqta-story.html

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Trump-haters say “Trump’s disdain for ‘Obamacare’ could hamper virus response.”
https://chicago.suntimes.com/coronavirus/2020/4/13/21219601/trumps-disdain-for-obamacare-could-hamper-virus-response-affordable-care-act-coronavirus-covid-19
— 1 in 3 Chicago Public Schools students start remote learning without computers Of the 100,000 computers and tablets CPS officials said would be distributed for kids to use at home, 11,000 were handed out by Monday. – Nader Issa (DIERSEN: My critics/opponents would stress that I bought my first computer system, an IBM PC, in the early 1980s.)
https://chicago.suntimes.com/coronavirus/2020/4/13/21219694/cps-chicago-public-schools-students-remote-learning-technology-laptops
— DISGUSTING, TRAGIC: Virus fuels pot industry’s push for online sales, delivery It’s one of several signs emerging from the virus outbreak of just how far ingrained marijuana has become in mainstream life in several states. – AP
https://chicago.suntimes.com/cannabis/2020/4/13/21219867/virus-fuels-pot-industrys-push-for-online-sales-delivery-coronavirus-covid-19-weed
— ‘Mrs. America’ portrays Phyllis Schlafly as a savvy woman of steel Cate Blanchett steers clear of caricature in playing the foe of feminism who helped stop the Equal Rights Amendment. – Richard Roeper 
https://chicago.suntimes.com/2020/4/13/21218219/mrs-america-review-phyllis-schlafly-fx-hulu-cate-blanchett
— Gov. Pritzker fails to plan for Illinois recovery after pandemic — and residents panic As we work together to contain the spread of COVID-19, we must also have an open and active conversation about ensuring Illinois’ economic recovery is as strong as possible. – John Tillman, CEO, Illinois Policy Institute
https://chicago.suntimes.com/2020/4/13/21219840/j-b-pritzker-covid-19-coronavirus-illinois-economy-policy-institute-john-tillman
— Illinois self-employed, gig workers will get jobless benefits starting May 11 Upgrading the overwhelmed Illinois Department of Employment Security is a “work in progress,” Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker said. – Lynn Sweet, Tina Sfondeles, and Neal Earley
https://chicago.suntimes.com/coronavirus/2020/4/13/21219859/illinois-self-employed-gig-workers-will-get-jobless-benefits-starting-may-11-gov-pritzker

DAILY HERALD
— State’s daily briefing: Pritzker touts changes to unemployment processing – Jake Griffin
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20200413/states-daily-briefing-pritzker-touts-changes-to-unemployment-processing
— Rivers Casino furloughs most of its employees, cut others’ salaries – Richard Klicki
https://www.dailyherald.com/business/20200413/rivers-casino-furloughs-most-of-its-employees-cut-others-salaries
— Tollway losing millions with traffic drop, but not ready to curtail construction – Marni Pyke
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20200413/tollway-losing-millions-with-traffic-drop-but-not-ready-to-curtail-construction
— DuPage could waive late fees on property taxes – Robert Sanchez
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20200413/dupage-could-waive-late-fees-on-property-taxes
— State moving 200 people from Aurora homeless shelter into hotel – Katlyn Smith
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20200413/state-moving-200-people-from-aurora-homeless-shelter-into-hotel
— April 13 COVID-19 cases per county, some towns, and how to search by ZIP code.
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20200413/april-13-covid-19-cases-per-county-some-towns-and-how-to-search-by-zip-code

CRAIN’S CHICAGO BUSINESS
— Pritzker hit over COVID unemployment response Political squabbling erupts over why it’s been so hard to file for jobless benefits and whether essential workers who fall ill should automatically get workers’ comp. – GREG HINZ
https://www.chicagobusiness.com/greg-hinz-politics/pritzker-hit-over-covid-unemployment-response
— Which Chicago hotels will flunk the COVID stress test? Some well-known establishments are among the most vulnerable, and many others face a grim outlook and difficult conversations with lenders in coming months. – ALBY GALLUN
https://www.chicagobusiness.com/commercial-real-estate/which-chicago-hotels-will-flunk-covid-stress-test

HERALD & REVIEW
— Illinois essential employees guaranteed workers’ compensation during pandemic – BEN ORNER
https://herald-review.com/news/state-and-regional/illinois-essential-employees-guaranteed-workers-compensation-during-pandemic/article_4796a4f6-3608-5c09-8b85-83d473cdce43.html

DEKALB DAILY CHRONICLE
— Pritzker: Illinois received more unemployment claims in 5 weeks than all of 2019 Illinois unemployment claims 5 times higher than 2008 recession – SEAN HAMMOND
https://www.daily-chronicle.com/2020/04/13/pritzker-illinois-received-more-unemployment-claims-in-5-weeks-than-all-of-2019/an3rsy7/

BELLEVILLE NEWS DEMOCRAT
— Coronavirus will make this tight southwestern Illinois race for Congress even tighter – KELSEY LANDIS
https://www.bnd.com/news/politics-government/article241915706.html

FOX ILLINOIS
— Trump declares it will be his decision, not Governors, on when to reopen states – SCOTT THUMAN
https://foxillinois.com/news/coronavirus/trump-declares-it-will-be-his-decision-not-governors-on-when-to-reopen-states

CHICAGO HEIGHTS PATCH
— Election Judge Hospitalized After Primary Dies Of Coronavirus Why switch to all mail-in voting? Five days after primary, election worker drove himself to hospital, died from coronavirus. – Mark Konkol
https://patch.com/illinois/chicagoheights/s/h2y9v/poll-judge-hospitalized-5-days-after-election-died-of-coronavirus

CHICAGO NOW
— Trump is not wrong for calling SARS-CoV-2 the Chinese virus – Bob Abrams
http://www.chicagonow.com/chicago-board-tirade/2020/04/trump-coronavirus-2/

DUPAGE COUNTY
— DuPage County Board to Host Virtual Board Meeting at 10:00 AM Tuesday, April 14, 2020
https://www.dupageco.org/Content.aspx?id=62714

CENTER FOR ILLINOIS POLITICS
— COVID – 19’s Impact on the IL State Budget – Wagner Acerbi Horta, Brendan Rigney
https://www.centerforilpolitics.org/articles/covid-19s-impact-on-the-il-state-budget-2

MCHENRY COUNTY BLOG
— What Could Motorcycle Helmets Have to Do with Re-Opening the Economy?
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/04/13/what-do-motorcycle-helmets-have-to-do-with-re-opening-the-economy/ 
— Topinka Campaign Fund Has $656,253.92
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/04/13/topinka-campaign-fund-has-656253-92/ 
— Pritzker Plays Catch-Up on Unemployment Comp SNAFU
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/04/13/pritzker-plays-catch-up-on-unemployment-comp-snafu/ 
— Hospital Utilization Shows Exaggerated Alarm on Gov. Pritzker’s Part
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/04/13/hospital-utilization-shows-exaggerated-alarm-on-gov-pritzkers-part/ 
— McHenry Township GOP Says It Has Over $2,800
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/04/13/mchenry-township-gop-says-it-has-over-2800/
— Illinois Is Now Number 1 in Property Tax Burden
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/04/13/illinois-is-now-number-1-in-property-tax-burden/

ILLINOIS FAMILY INSTITUTE
— Exploiting a Pandemic to Ban Church – Laurie Higgins
https://illinoisfamily.org/religious/exploiting-a-pandemic-to-ban-church/

ILLINOIS POLICY INSTITUTE
— ILLINOIS SCHEDULED TO GIVE $261M IN AUTOMATIC PAY RAISES TO STATE WORKERS – Mailee Smith
https://www.illinoispolicy.org/illinois-scheduled-to-give-261m-in-automatic-pay-raises-to-state-workers/

ILLINOIS REVIEW
— POT SHOPS AREN’T ‘ESSENTIAL’ BUSINESSES. FEDERAL DOLLARS SHOULDN’T GO TO PUSHERS.
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2020/04/pot-shops-arent-essential-businesses-federal-dollars-shouldnt-go-to-pushers.html
— THORNER/INGOLD: IF YOU’RE QUIET, YOU CAN HEAR THE GOAL POSTS MOVING
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2020/04/thorneringold-if-youre-quiet-you-can-hear-the-goal-posts-moving.html

CAPITOL FAX
— House Republicans slam Pritzker’s IDES response, claim lack of communication, even arrogance with legislators
https://capitolfax.com/2020/04/13/house-republicans-slam-pritzkers-ides-response-claim-lack-of-communication-even-arrogance-with-legislators/
— Pritzker administration outlines steps taken to process unemployment claims
https://capitolfax.com/2020/04/13/pritzker-administration-outlines-steps-taken-to-process-unemployment-claims/
— Pritzker outlines IDES issues – Praises IDES workers – Dr. Ezike says workers’ comp can help with financial impact – INA claims some hospitals fighting with nurses over workers’ comp – Again points out he didn’t have the authority to cancel an election – Returns fire on Republicans – Explains why reporters omitted from workers’ comp list
https://capitolfax.com/2020/04/13/pritzker-outlines-ides-issues/
— 1,173 new cases, 74 additional deaths – 22,025 total cases, 794 total deaths
https://capitolfax.com/2020/04/13/1173-new-cases-74-additional-deaths-22025-total-cases-794-total-deaths/
— Monday COVID-19 roundup
https://capitolfax.com/2020/04/13/monday-covid-19-roundup/
— New workers’ comp rule slammed by business groups
https://capitolfax.com/2020/04/13/new-workers-comp-rule-slammed-by-business-groups/
— Support For Fair Maps Gains Momentum (DIERSEN: What do you say to those who hint/imply/argue/shout that the more preference that maps give members of the following groups, the more “fair” that those maps are to those groups: voters who are anti-Trump, anti-Protestant, anti-conservative, anti-patriotic, anti-Republican, anti-American, anti-White, anti-male, anti-older people, anti-rich people, anti-gun owners, anti-German Americans, anti-draft avoiders, and/or anti-those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time?) 
https://capitolfax.com/2020/04/13/upport-for-fair-maps-gains-momentum/

WASHINGTON EXAMINER
— Trump warned of small-business revolt if economy not opened soon – Rob Crilly
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/trump-warned-of-small-business-revolt-if-economy-not-opened-soon
— Top coronavirus forecaster warns of ‘rebound’ if country reopens May 1 – Daniel Chaitin
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/top-coronavirus-forecaster-warns-of-rebound-if-country-reopens-may-1
— Top sheriff: Illegal immigrants released over COVID-19 will disappear – Paul Bedard
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/washington-secrets/top-sheriff-illegal-immigrants-released-over-covid-19-will-disappear

ACCURACY IN MEDIA
— PBS reporter Yamiche Alcindor accuses US Surgeon General Jerome Adams of racism – Spencer Irvine
https://www.aim.org/aim-column/pbs-reporter-accuses-us-surgeon-general-of-racism/

BREITBART
— Trump Derangement Pandemic – David Horowitz
https://www.breitbart.com/the-media/2020/04/13/david-horowitz-trump-derangement-pandemic/
— Obama: DACA Illegal Aliens Deserve Amnesty During Coronavirus Crisis – JOHN BINDER
https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2020/04/13/obama-daca-illegal-aliens-deserve-amnesty-during-coronavirus-crisis/

DAILY SIGNAL
— Could COVID-19 Have Come From Chinese Lab? 4 Things to Know – Fred Lucas
https://www.dailysignal.com/2020/04/12/could-covid-19-have-come-from-chinese-lab-4-things-to-know/
— Democrats Across Country Fight for Coronavirus Aid to Illegal Aliens – Jason Hopkins 
https://www.dailysignal.com/2020/04/13/democrats-across-country-fight-for-coronavirus-aid-to-illegal-aliens/

NEWSMAX
— Dems Plan to Use COVID-19 to Steal 2020 Elections – Michael Dorstewitz 
https://www.newsmax.com/michaeldorstewitz/coronavirus-2020elections/2020/04/13/id/962564/

PJ MEDIA
— No, the United States Does Not Lead the World in Coronavirus Cases or Deaths – MATT MARGOLIS
https://pjmedia.com/trending/no-the-united-states-does-not-lead-the-world-in-coronavirus-cases-or-deaths/
— Trump Campaign Slams SPLC’s ‘Division and Fearmongering’ Amid Coronavirus Crisis – TYLER O’NEIL
https://pjmedia.com/trending/trump-campaign-slams-splcs-division-and-fearmongering-amid-coronavirus-crisis/

TOWNHALL
— Border Security Is Coronavirus Security – Brandon Judd
https://townhall.com/columnists/brandonjudd/2020/04/13/border-security-is-coronavirus-security-n2566835
— Anti-Trump Media’s Latest Salvo at the White House over Wuhan Coronavirus Shows Why Their Trust Is in the Toilet – Matt Vespa Matt Vespa
https://townhall.com/tipsheet/mattvespa/2020/04/13/media-watchdog-surgically-dissects-latest-shoddy-claim-by-anti-trump-media-about-n2566826

ONE NEWS NOW
— Media outlets cover up for Dems on COVID-19 bill – Michael F. Haverluck
https://onenewsnow.com/media/2020/04/11/media-outlets-cover-up-for-dems-on-covid-19-bill

AMERICAN CONSERVATIVE
— When Snitches Become Monsters The coronavirus lockdowns are putting our entire social fiber at risk. – BILL WIRTZ
https://www.theamericanconservative.com/articles/when-snitches-become-monsters/
— Trump Vs. The Virus: If He Wins, Biden’s A Goner The Dems say the president is failing us, but they’re nominating a guy who has nothing else to offer. – Peter Van Buren
https://www.theamericanconservative.com/articles/trump-vs-the-virus-if-he-wins-bidens-a-goner/
— Can Trump Save The Economy Without Reviving The Virus? The crucial decision Trump will make is to choose the exact moment to reopen the country and the economy. – PATRICK BUCHANAN
https://www.theamericanconservative.com/buchanan/can-trump-save-the-economy-without-reviving-the-virus/
— Are We Entering A New Era Of State Nullification? It’s the governors versus Washington, as America wages fifty different wars against a virus that knows no borders. – MARK PERRY
https://www.theamericanconservative.com/articles/are-we-entering-a-new-era-of-state-nullification/

LIFE SITE NEWS
— Doctors Suggest Denying Ventilators to Coronavirus Patients Who are Elderly or Disabled – CHARLES S. LIMANDRI
https://www.lifenews.com/2020/04/13/doctors-suggest-denying-ventilators-to-coronavirus-patients-who-are-elderly-or-disabled/

NATIONAL REVIEW
— Coronavirus Authoritarianism Is Getting Out of Hand – DAVID HARSANYI
https://www.nationalreview.com/2020/04/coronavirus-authoritarianism-is-getting-out-of-hand/

EPOCH TIMES
— Releasing Illegals Because of Virus Fears Hurts Society – MATTHEW VADUM
https://www.theepochtimes.com/releasing-illegals-due-to-virus-fears-hurts-society-panel-says_3310699.html

THE HILL
— Trump uses coronavirus briefing to fire back at critics – BRETT SAMUELS 
https://thehill.com/homenews/administration/492604-trump-uses-coronavirus-briefing-to-fire-back-at-critics-of-his?rnd=1586817362
— Trump claims he, not governors, has authority on opening state economies – MORGAN CHALFANT 
https://thehill.com/homenews/administration/492503-trump-claims-he-not-governors-has-authority-on-opening-state
— Fauci at center of conservative storm – BRETT SAMUELS AND MORGAN CHALFANT (DIERSEN: Trump-haters love it when anyone says anything that they can use against Trump.)
https://thehill.com/homenews/administration/492525-fauci-at-center-of-conservative-storm
— Fauci offers support for Trump, saying he backed social distancing after first recommendation – MORGAN CHALFANT
https://thehill.com/homenews/administration/492599-fauci-offers-support-for-trump-saying-he-backed-social-distancing

SAN FRANCISCO BEE
— California mayor shares coronavirus meme comparing Trump supporters to KKK, stirs outrage – MICHAEL MCGOUGH AND SAM STANTON
https://www.sacbee.com/news/local/article241969761.html

FORBES
— Trump Campaign Facebook Ad Strategy: Paint Biden As A Socialist – Jack Brewster
https://www.forbes.com/sites/jackbrewster/2020/04/13/trump-campaign-facebook-ad-strategy-paint-biden-as-a-socialist/#28d3033c322f

NEWSWEEK
— CHINA IS CENSORING RESEARCH ON COVID-19 ORIGINS, DELETED PAGE ON WUHAN UNIVERSITY WEBSITE b- JASON LEMON 
https://www.newsweek.com/china-censoring-research-covid-19-origins-deleted-page-wuhan-university-website-suggests-1497467
— The Pollsters Got It Wrong When Trump Took on Hillary in 2016. Can You Trust Them This Time? – SAM HILL 
https://www.newsweek.com/pollsters-got-it-wrong-when-trump-took-hillary-2016-can-you-trust-them-this-time-1497088

WASHINGTON MONTHLY
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Trump-haters say “Here’s How Much Trump’s Mishandling of COVID-19 Will Cost the Economy.”
https://washingtonmonthly.com/2020/04/13/heres-how-much-trumps-mishandling-of-covid-will-cost-the-economy/

NEW REPUBLIC
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: A Trump-hater says “How Trump and Xi set the stage for the coronavirus pandemic.”
https://newrepublic.com/article/157118/trump-xi-jinping-america-china-blame-coronavirus-pandemic
— Bailouts Won’t Save Economy. More Coronavirus Tests Will. Congress needs to get serious about ramping up widespread testing if it wants to prevent a brutal downturn. – BEN ADLER
https://newrepublic.com/article/157271/bailouts-wont-save-economy-coronavirus-tests-will