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April 29 Evening Edition

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

April 28 Evening Edition

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

April 24 Evening Edition

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

April 23 Morning Edition

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

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— President Trump’s sports advisory committee is missing 2 important voices — athletes and health experts – Paul Sullivan (DIERSEN: Who represents your financial interests in Trump’s advisory committees? What about interest rates being far below inflation? What about the stock market crash?) 
https://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/ct-sports-shutdown-donald-trump-committee-20200422-ll5gzrqzezebxl3y3qsvbgy6zu-story.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Ever-increasingly, pot pushers use coronavirus to push pot.
https://www.chicagotribune.com/coronavirus/ct-coronavirus-illinois-restaurant-marijuana-pivot-20200422-mcyz52or2vb5xgxxpx4dfrzpzu-story.html
— Racism charges leveled after woman refers to Asian residents as ‘carpetbaggers’ at Naperville council meeting – ERIN HEGARTY
https://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/naperville-sun/ct-nvs-chinese-race-comments-naperville-inclusion-st-20200422-ctklix3uj5f5ni3amzbjsihspi-story.html
(FROM THE ARTICLE: A woman who described Asian residents as “roving carpetbaggers” in comments made at a recent Naperville City Council meeting triggered charges of racism this week and council support for an “action plan” to address the city’s numerous racial incidents. Erika DeCarlo’s statement was made in support of reversing a council ban on recreational marijuana sales in Naperville, a topic discussed at the April 7 council meeting. It was read out loud so it would be included in the meeting’s record. In it, the Naperville native described Opt Out Naperville — a group opposed to recreational cannabis sales in the city — as being made up of many “Asian (mainly Chinese)” members whose motivations were questionable. “We will not be silenced or bullied by carpetbaggers funded by nefarious dark money PACs,” she said in her statement. “I will never apologize for believing in freedom, personal choice and traditional American values.” Bill Liu, chairman of Chinese Community Outreach for Naperville, condemned DeCarlo’s comments at Tuesday’s council meeting as insulting and demeaning. He said the term carpetbagger is derogatory and meant to describe people who don’t belong and take unfair advantage of situations, Liu said. “The American citizens of Chinese descent, like other American citizens have a variety of opinions that rest anywhere along a great spectrum of both political and economic concerns,” Liu said. “To depict any group as a single voting block is ignorant and offensive. To describe any group as carpetbaggers is beyond abhorrent.” Naperville resident Nancy Chen called on the council to condemn attacks on Asian Americans and other residents, which could help eradicate racism and hate crimes in the city. “Asian Americans everywhere are coping with and fighting against the threat of COVID-19, but they are also facing the threat of violence and harassment,” Chen said. DeCarlo’s comment was read out loud at the April 7 meeting because council meetings are now held via video conference in compliance with the coronavirus pandemic ban on public gatherings. Council members and city officials participate remotely through computers and those wanting to weigh in on topics do so using phones or by submitting written statements that are read into the public record. Liu acknowledged DeCarlo’s right to free speech, but said derogatory and insulting language should not be tolerated. “Ms. DeCarlo probably will be surprised that she and I stand together on this issue,” he said. “However, I cannot disagree more with Ms. DeCarlo’s depiction of many Naperville citizens of Chinese descent who support the Opt Out as carpetbaggers. … The portrayal was demeaning and highly offensive.” Chen said she was “very disturbed” by DeCarlo’s comments as well as the allegation that a Chinese American resident was attacked by two women who yelled and spit at him as he rode his bike on a Naperville trail. The incident is being investigated by Naperville police. Chen requested the council adopt a resolution she drafted condemning the recent attacks on Asian Americans and other allegations of racism in Naperville over the past two years.)
— Tribune Publishing announces furloughs as ad revenue declines have ‘profound’ impact on newspaper chain – ROBERT CHANNICK (DIERSEN: When employers get rid of their employees, who goes and who stays? While I worked for GAO 1980-1997, the first to go were those who were Republican, White, male, non-veteran, non-poor, Protestant, German American, and/or those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time who had not made GS-13 (currently $101,176) by age 25, GS-14 (currently $119,559) by age 30, GS-15 (currently $140,634) by age 35, and Senior Executive Service (currently $170,800) by age 40.) 
https://www.chicagotribune.com/coronavirus/ct-coronavirus-chicago-tribune-furloughs-20200421-hqzlz6pozrdtnae3qjlefaqde4-story.html

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

April 18 Evening Edition

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

April 16 Evening Edition

WHITE HOUSE
— President Trump’s Guidelines for Opening Up America Again!
https://www.whitehouse.gov/1600daily/

ABC7
— Coronavirus Illinois: Deadliest day since COVID-19 pandemic began as IL death toll surpasses 1K, 25K cases – Liz Nagy and Sarah Schulte
https://abc7chicago.com/health/illinois-sees-deadliest-day-since-covid-19-pandemic-began/6108376/
— Trump unveils phased approach to reopening economy amid coronavirus outbreak – AP
https://abc7chicago.com/politics/trump-unveils-phased-approach-to-reopening-economy/6107987/
— Michigan: Thousands protest social distance order amid coronavirus outbreak – AP
https://abc7chicago.com/politics/thousands-protest-social-distance-order-amid-covid-19-outbreak/6107539/

NBC5
— 3 Chicago Suburbs (Skokie, Cicero, Glenview) Now Require Masks in Public
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/3-chicago-suburbs-now-require-masks-in-public/2256877/
— Illinois Coronavirus Updates: Deadliest Day So Far, Midwest Governors Pact
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/illinois-coronavirus-updates-hundreds-of-nursing-home-deaths-lightfoot-to-visit-food-pantry-at-wrigley/2256762/

CBS2
— Pritzker Teams Up With 6 Midwest Governors To Coordinate Plans To Reopen Regional Economy; 25,733 COVID-19 Cases, 1,072 Deaths In Illinois
https://chicago.cbslocal.com/2020/04/16/pritzker-teams-up-with-6-midwest-governors-to-coordinate-plans-to-reopen-regional-economy/
— Precious Cargo: Secret Flight From China Brings Badly Needed COVID-19 Supplies To Illinois – Chris Tye
https://chicago.cbslocal.com/2020/04/16/precious-cargo-secret-flight-from-china-brings-badly-needed-covid-19-supplies-to-illinois/
— Wrigley Field Gets Ready To Serve As A Local Food Pantry Outpost
https://chicago.cbslocal.com/2020/04/16/wrigley-field-gets-ready-to-stock-local-food-pantry/
— Wisconsin’s Governor Extends Stay-At-Home Order Until May 26
https://chicago.cbslocal.com/2020/04/16/wisconsins-governor-extends-stay-at-home-order-until-may-26/

FOX NEWS CHICAGO
— Illinois COVID-19 death toll surpasses 1k with largest single-day jump in deaths so far
https://www.fox32chicago.com/news/illinois-covid-19-death-toll-surpasses-1k-with-largest-single-day-jump-in-deaths-so-far

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— Pritzker says Illinois is expanding testing to include anyone with symptoms, as officials announce state death toll passes 1,000
https://www.chicagotribune.com/coronavirus/ct-coronavirus-pandemic-chicago-illinois-news-20200416-yspbx6q2x5ajvnesqkg3nofvmu-story.html
— Coronavirus may cost Chicago-area transit agencies nearly $1 billion, with the CTA taking the biggest hit – Mary Wisniewski
https://www.chicagotribune.com/coronavirus/ct-coronavirus-chicago-transit-agencies-budget-loss-cta-metra-pace-20200416-7xk2fqgi4bgjvonqprdjly5hcu-story.html
— 5.2 million more Americans seek unemployment aid – AP
https://www.chicagotribune.com/coronavirus/ct-nw-coronavirus-unemployment-surge-20200416-3nfdrgk2rzhb3hwr3veucygzrm-story.html
— President Trump gives governors a 3-phase plan to reopen the economy, saying ‘we’re starting our life again’ – AP
https://www.chicagotribune.com/coronavirus/ct-nw-trump-coronavirus-states-reopen-guidelines-20200416-b6qt6nm7tjh65ldsyult2lkxbe-story.html
— Democratic U.S. Reps. Sean Casten, Lauren Underwood hold big cash advantage over GOP challengers – RICK PEARSON
https://www.chicagotribune.com/politics/ct-congressional-finance-reports-20200416-bwjvni4m7nholb76qo52bmveau-story.html
— First batch of GM-made ventilators headed for Chicago – DAVID HEINZMANN
https://www.chicagotribune.com/coronavirus/ct-coronavirus-gm-ventilators-illinois-20200417-jdhyd63nq5e2laxcklbbakqi3i-story.html

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— Illinois sees biggest spike in coronavirus deaths – 125 – as toll tops 1,000 The grim daily death toll is a reminder the state might not have reached its peak, although Gov. J.B. Pritzker has for days signaled some optimism based on the “doubling rate” of infections slowing down. – Tina Sfondeles
https://chicago.suntimes.com/coronavirus/2020/4/16/21224032/illinois-coronavirus-deaths-cases-april-16
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Trump-haters say “Don’t let Trump starve the postal service to improve his reelection odds – or beat up on Jeff Bezos The U.S. Post Office is just too important to be undone by a vengeful and shortsighted president.”
https://chicago.suntimes.com/2020/4/16/21221182/postal-service-amazon-jeff-bezos-washington-post-pandemic-stimulus-package-donald-trump-editorial

DAILY HERALD
— Pritzker fights COVID-19 from Chicago, irking some downstate – AP
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20200416/pritzker-fights-covid-19-from-chicago-irking-some-downstate
— Geneva’s Swedish Days festival canceled amid coronavirus pandemic
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20200416/genevas-swedish-days-festival-canceled-amid-coronavirus-pandemic
— Illinois unemployment claims hit 634,000 due to pandemic – Jerry Nowicki
https://www.dailyherald.com/business/20200416/illinois-unemployment-claims-hit-634000-due-to-pandemic

CRAIN’S CHICAGO BUSINESS
— Fitch downgrades Illinois debt The ratings agency cites increased pressure from the COVID economic downturn on state finances that already were weak. – GREG HINZ
https://www.chicagobusiness.com/greg-hinz-politics/fitch-downgrades-illinois-debt
— Midwest governors form COVID coalition Gov. J.B. Pritzker and his regional colleagues are working together to judge when best to start easing stay-at-home restrictions and reopen their states’ economies. – GREG HINZ
https://www.chicagobusiness.com/greg-hinz-politics/midwest-governors-form-covid-coalition
— Two new field hospitals for Chicago New units are being set up outside Vista Medical Center East in Waukegan and the University of Chicago Medicine’s Ingalls Memorial Hospital in Harvey. – STEPHANIE GOLDBERG
https://www.chicagobusiness.com/health-care/two-new-field-hospitals-chicago

WBEZ
— Illinois Partners With Six Midwest States To Decide When To Reopen Economy As Illinois COVID-19 deaths exceed 1,000, state joins Wisconsin, Indiana, Minnesota, Kentucky, Ohio and Michigan in new compact – Dave McKinney, Tony Arnold
https://www.wbez.org/stories/illinois-partners-with-six-midwest-states-to-decide-when-to-reopen-economy/58b35e78-73d6-45b0-ac3d-39f1173e7f30

SPRINGFIELD STATE JOURNAL REGISTER
— Pritzker fights COVID-19 from Chicago, and downstate notices – AP
https://www.sj-r.com/news/20200416/pritzker-fights-covid-19-from-chicago-and-downstate-notices

SUBURBAN LIFE
— Eighty news cases of COVID-19 reported in DuPage County, including 6 deaths Total reported cases stand at 1,473, including 70 deaths
https://www.mysuburbanlife.com/2020/04/16/eighty-news-cases-of-covid-19-reported-in-dupage-county-including-6-deaths/ademorj/

NEWS CHANNEL 20
— Illinois unemployment rate up to 4.6% in March
https://newschannel20.com/news/local/illinois-unemployment-rate-up-to-46-in-march

ILLINOIS POLICY INSTITUTE
— FEDERAL RESERVE THROWS CREDIT LIFELINE TO NEAR-JUNK ILLINOIS – Adam Schuster
https://www.illinoispolicy.org/federal-reserve-throws-credit-lifeline-to-near-junk-illinois/

CAPITOL FAX
— House cancels next week’s session
https://capitolfax.com/2020/04/16/house-cancels-next-weeks-session/
— White House releases its plan
https://capitolfax.com/2020/04/16/white-house-releases-its-plan/
— Fitch: “Illinois will be challenged to maintain its investment-grade” status
https://capitolfax.com/2020/04/16/fitch-illinois-will-be-challenged-to-maintain-its-investment-grade-status/
— Pritzker says testing problems finally addressed – Virtually eliminated supply problems for VTM and swabs – Expands testing eligibility – Working to choose best immunity tests – Cooperating with regional governors to share “best ideas” – Says Illinois did not get “scammed” on PPE – Claims unemployment insurance application process is improving – Asked multiple times about extending the stay at home order – Asked why Iowa is not on regional cooperation list – Dr. Ezike says some medicines are in short supply – Expanding shifts at state testing labs – Working to release names of nursing homes where patients/staff have tested positive – Explains process for prisoner release
https://capitolfax.com/2020/04/16/pritzker-says-testing-problems-finally-addressed/
— 1,140 new cases, 125 additional deaths
https://capitolfax.com/2020/04/16/1140-new-cases-125-additional-deaths/
— COVID-19 roundup
https://capitolfax.com/2020/04/16/covid-19-roundup-19/
— Pritzker to work in “close coordination” with regional governors about how and when to reopen the economy
https://capitolfax.com/2020/04/16/pritzker-to-work-in-close-coordination-with-regional-governors-about-how-and-when-to-reopen-the-economy/
— A look at the revised budget numbers
https://capitolfax.com/2020/04/16/a-look-at-the-revised-budget-numbers/

BREITBART
— Let Americans Work and Earn – Halt Foreign Worker Visas Now – Jeff Sessions: 
https://www.breitbart.com/immigration/2020/04/16/jeff-sessions-let-americans-work-and-earn-halt-foreign-worker-visas-now/

NEWS BUSTERS
— Bernie Blames Media for 2020 Loss – Tim Graham (DIERSEN: I should write a book about Republican candidates, their campaign managers, their political consultants, their staff members, their volunteers, their operatives, their dupes, their etc. who have blamed me, my GOPUSA ILLINOIS emails, and/or my service as a Republican Precinct Committeeman, TAPROOT Republicans of Illinois chairman, Wheaton Chamber of Commerce Government Affairs Committee member, Milton Township Republican Organization webmaster, Illinois Center Right Coalition Steering Committee member, and/or American Association of Political Consultants Midwest Chapter board member for their losses since 2000. I would focus on candidates who have been on ballots in my precinct since 2000.) 
https://www.newsbusters.org/blogs/nb/tim-graham/2020/04/16/bernie-blames-media-2020-loss-cnns-cillizza-cries-easy-scapegoat

THE HILL
— Trump guidelines on reopening economy to let governors make final decision – BRETT SAMUELS, MORGAN CHALFANT AND REID WILSON
https://thehill.com/homenews/administration/493222-trump-guidelines-reopening-economy-to-let-governors-make-final-decision
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: A Trump-hater “warns of deadly risks if country reopens too soon.” 
https://thehill.com/homenews/house/493176-pelosi-warns-of-deadly-risks-if-country-reopens-too-soon
— Propaganda in the coronavirus era – JOHN HAMILTON AND KEVIN KOSAR (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.)
https://thehill.com/opinion/white-house/493242-propaganda-in-the-coronavirus-era

NEW YORK TIMES
— US Job Losses Mount as Trump Presses Plan to Reopen Business – AP
https://www.nytimes.com/aponline/2020/04/16/world/europe/ap-virus-outbreak.html
— FRONT PAGE TOP OF FOLD: ‘Pretty Catastrophic’ Month for Retailers, and Now a Race to Survive March brought a record sales plunge as the coronavirus outbreak closed stores. A long shutdown could leave lasting changes in the shopping landscape. – Sapna Maheshwari and Ben Casselman
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/04/15/business/economy/coronavirus-retail-sales.html?searchResultPosition=2
— FRONT PAGE: After Coronavirus, Colleges Worry: Will Students Come Back? The pandemic has already cost universities millions of dollars. As they consider the possibility of remote classes into the fall, they’re worried about losing students, too. – Anemona Hartocollis
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/04/15/us/coronavirus-colleges-universities-admissions.html
— Navy May Reinstate Fired Captain to Command of Roosevelt Adm. Michael Gilday has indicated that he may reinstate Captain Crozier, who was removed from command after pleading for more help fighting a coronavirus outbreak on his ship. – Helene Cooper, Eric Schmitt and Thomas Gibbons-Neff
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/04/15/us/politics/coronavirus-navy-roosevelt-crozier.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: A Trump-hater says “Trump’s Deadly Search for a Scapegoat If the president had listened to the World Health Organization, American lives would have been saved.”
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/04/15/opinion/coronavirus-trump-world-health-organization-who.html
— ‘This Is Going to Kill Small-Town America’ – David Gelles
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/04/14/business/coronavirus-small-towns.html
— Even Google and Facebook May Face an Ad Slump Though ad sales at the two companies are expected to be down, they are likely to fare better than smaller peers and publishers. – Daisuke Wakabayashi, Tiffany Hsu and Mike Isaac
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/04/14/technology/coronavirus-google-facebook-advertising.html
— How the Government Pulls Coronavirus Relief Money Out of Thin Air Once-fringe ideas in economic theory are now nearly official policy as government borrowing surges and the Federal Reserve signals it could buy unlimited debt. – Matt Phillips
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/04/15/business/coronavirus-stimulus-money.html
— States Are in a Quandary as Taxes Evaporate and Virus Spending Soars With businesses closed and obligations mounting, state governments are looking at a mix of remedies. – Mary Williams Walsh
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/04/15/business/economy/state-tax-revenue-debt-coronavirus.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: A Trump-hater promotes hatred against conservatives and against Trump’s advisers.
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/04/15/us/politics/trump-coronavirus-who.html

WASHINGTON POST
— Covid-19 is rapidly becoming America’s leading cause of death – Dan Keating and Chiqui Esteban
https://www.washingtonpost.com/outlook/2020/04/16/coronavirus-leading-cause-death/
— How an outbreak on the USS Theodore Roosevelt became a defining moment for the U.S. military – Dan Lamothe, Shawn Boburg and Paul Sonne 
https://www.washingtonpost.com/national-security/how-an-outbreak-on-the-uss-roosevelt-became-a-defining-moment-for-the-us-military/2020/04/16/2735f85c-7f24-11ea-8de7-9fdff6d5d83e_story.html

WALL STREET JOURNAL
— Lack of Savings Worsens the Pain of Coronavirus Downturn Many of the millions of restaurant, hotel and store workers affected by shutdowns are expected to fall behind on rent and other bills – David Harrison
https://www.wsj.com/articles/lack-ofsavingsworsens-the-pain-of-coronavirus-downturn-11586943001

BLOOMBERG
— Amazon’s Jeff Bezos Wants to Test All Employees for Covid-19 – Matt Day
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2020-04-16/amazon-s-jeff-bezos-wants-to-test-all-employees-for-covid-19

GOVERNMENT EXECUTIVE
— How to Manage a Multi-Generational Federal Workforce – Bill Bennett (DIERSEN: My Democrat GAO superiors encouraged/forced their employees who were younger, Democrat, minority, female, and/or veteran to help them get rid of their employees who were Republican, White, male, and/or non-veteran who they had not promoted to GS-13 (currently $101,176) by age 25, GS-14 (currently $119,559) by age 30, GS-15 (currently $140,634) by age 35, and Senior Executive Service (currently $170,800) by age 40.)
https://www.govexec.com/management/2020/04/how-manage-multi-generational-federal-workforce/164688/

NEW YORK MAGAZINE
— How Do You Campaign When You Can’t Hit the Campaign Trail? – Gabriel Debenedetti
https://nymag.com/intelligencer/2020/04/bidens-presidential-campaign-under-coronavirus.html

ATLANTIC
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: A Trump-hater says “The WHO Shouldn’t Be a Plaything for Great Powers.”
https://www.theatlantic.com/health/archive/2020/04/why-world-health-organization-failed/610063/

SPLC
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Ever-increasingly, SPLC promotes hatred against individuals, organizations, companies, governments, and countries that are Trump supporters, Protestant, conservative, patriotic, Republican, American, White, male, older, non-poor, gun owners, German American, draft avoiders, and those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.
https://www.splcenter.org/news/2020/04/16/covid-19-updates-splc-continues-fight-against-injustice

RASMUSSEN REPORTS
— 36% Say It’s Time for America To Get Back to Work
https://www.rasmussenreports.com/public_content/politics/current_events/disease/36_say_it_s_time_for_america_to_get_back_to_work

April 15 Morning Edition

ABC7
— Social distancing measures may be necessary until 2022 to contain coronavirus pandemic, study shows
https://abc7chicago.com/health/study-social-distancing-practices-may-last-until-2022/6104716/
— Cook County Jail detainee attacks guard with soap bars in sock, steals keys and releases others in maximum security block
https://abc7chicago.com/cook-co-jail-detainee-attacks-guard-steals-keys-releases-others-in-maximum-security-block/6103951/?cmp=emc-wls-news-headlines-4/15/2020
— China didn’t warn public of likely coronavirus pandemic for 6 key days
https://abc7chicago.com/politics/china-didnt-warn-public-of-likely-pandemic-for-6-key-days/6104719/?cmp=emc-wls-news-headlines-4/15/2020

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— SBA approves 44,453 emergency COVID-19 loans to Illinois employers totaling $12.5 billion The loan leader under this new program is Texas, with 88,434 loans totaling $21.7 billion, according to the Small Business Administration. – Lynn Sweet 
https://chicago.suntimes.com/business/2020/4/14/21221559/sba-approves-44453-covid-19-loans-to-illinois-for-12-5-billion-small-business-administration
— Pritzker gives up on COVID-19 help from Trump: ‘I don’t expect it anymore’ The Democratic governor also warned that fans shouldn’t get their hopes up for major league sports to resume in the state until the outbreak is more under control. – Tina Sfondeles 
https://chicago.suntimes.com/politics/2020/4/14/21221561/pritzker-covid-19-help-trump-coronavirus-ppe-ventilators-testing-coronavirus
— DISGUSTING, TRAGIC: ‘Cooked With Cannabis’ takes pot-infused cuisine to new highs – Richard Roeper
https://chicago.suntimes.com/2020/4/13/21216507/cooked-with-cannabis-review-kelis-leather-storrs-netflix

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— Gov. Pritzker spending $1.7 million on two flights to bring masks, gloves back from China – JAMIE MUNKS and DAN PETRELLA
https://www.chicagotribune.com/coronavirus/ct-coronavirus-illinois-costs-20200414-u75kxw3o35bynnsdkepwchdyja-story.html
— Trump halts US payments to World Health Organization pending a review of its coronavirus warnings – DARLENE SUPERVILLE
https://www.chicagotribune.com/coronavirus/ct-nw-who-world-health-organization-coronavirus-warnings-20200414-icrj6ddfrbe47obaliwri3wuhy-story.html
— Obama swipes Trump while endorsing Biden; ‘Captain’ Trump vs. ‘Democrat governors’; Zeke Emanuel suggests reopening economy in June – Lisa Donovan
https://www.chicagotribune.com/politics/ct-obama-criticizes-trump-biden-endorse-authoritiy-zeke-emanuel-spin-20200414-sp3cikdqzzabnpleth76opxxxu-story.html
— Hell freezes over in coronavirus pandemic: Washington media embraces federalism – John Kass
https://www.chicagotribune.com/columns/john-kass/ct-coronavirus-constitution-kass-20200415-cwhivfjf45etlewjndvzusrsju-story.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: A Trump-hater says “Trump’s coronavirus failure has Illinois governor flying masks from China. We should be outraged.”
https://www.chicagotribune.com/columns/rex-huppke/ct-coronavirus-pandemic-trump-governor-pritzker-masks-testing-huppke-20200415-47kyrli73rfjxp23yx3w7ftdny-story.html

DAILY HERALD
— DuPage County moves to cut costs because of COVID-19 – Robert Sanchez
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20200414/dupage-county-moves-to-cut-costs-because-of-covid-19
— What community colleges are doing with millions in federal COVID-19 relief funds – Madhu Krishnamurthy and Doug T. Graham
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20200414/what-community-colleges-are-doing-with-millions-in-federal-covid-19-relief-funds

CRAIN’S CHICAGO BUSINESS
— McDonald’s workers file federal complaint over COVID conditions Employees at a downtown franchise say a worker contracted the virus but managers there are not doing enough to protect workers during the pandemic. – DALTON BARKER 
https://www.chicagobusiness.com/restaurants/mcdonalds-workers-file-federal-complaint-over-covid-conditions

WBEZ
— As Illinois Pays Big For Some Ventilators, One Supplier Says Disruption Is To Blame For High Prices – Dave McKinney, Tony Arnold
https://www.wbez.org/stories/are-illinois-officials-paying-hugely-inflated-prices-for-medical-supplies/64a5614b-8903-4711-8f36-e1d18a749383

PEORIA JOURNAL STAR
— Peoria faces possible $50 million budget deficit because of coronavirus – Andy Kravetz
https://www.pjstar.com/news/20200414/peoria-faces-possible-50-million-budget-deficit-because-of-coronavirus

SUBURBAN LIFE
— Six more COVID-19 deaths, 89 new cases, reported in DuPage County Total reported cases stands at 1,313, including 60 deaths
https://www.mysuburbanlife.com/2020/04/14/six-more-covid-19-deaths-89-new-cases-reported-in-dupage-county/a3qkngv/
— DuPage County Board approves funding for homeless shelters
https://www.mysuburbanlife.com/2020/04/14/dupage-county-board-approves-funding-for-homeless-shelters/a4vvkol/
— DuPage County collects 165,000 pieces of PPE in two weeks
https://www.mysuburbanlife.com/2020/04/14/dupage-county-collects-165-000-pieces-of-ppe-in-two-weeks/ag4aki2/

ALTON TELEGRAPH
— E-mail spying by Madison County officials for political gain alleged in documents – Sanford J. Schmidt
https://www.thetelegraph.com/news/article/E-mail-spying-by-Madison-County-officials-for-15197458.php

FOX ILLINOIS
— Major airlines line up to split $25 billion in payroll aid – AP
https://foxillinois.com/news/coronavirus/treasury-major-airlines-will-take-aid-to-meet-payrolls-04-14-2020
— Trump: ‘Mutiny every now and then is an exciting and invigorating thing to watch’ – SCOTT THUMAN
https://foxillinois.com/news/nation-world/trump-mutiny-every-now-and-then-is-an-exciting-and-invigorating-thing-to-watch

NPR ILLINOIS
— WHO Sets 6 Conditions For Ending A Coronavirus Lockdown – BILL CHAPPELL 
https://www.nprillinois.org/post/who-sets-6-conditions-ending-coronavirus-lockdown#stream/0

MEDILL
— GAO READY TO COMBAT FRAUD IN DISBURSEMENT OF AID PACKAGE – Jack Kelly 
https://dc.medill.northwestern.edu/blog/2020/04/14/oversight-agency-ready-to-combat-fraud-in-disbursement-of-aid-package/

POSITIVELY NAPERVILLE
— April 14, 2020: Daily COVID-19 Case Counts* for DuPage County
https://www.positivelynaperville.com/2020/04/14/april-14-2020-daily-covid-19-case-counts-for-dupage-county-and-beyond/112008

WIREPOINTS
— Illinois’ COVID-19 crisis: Daily data update for April 15th, 2020 – Wirepoints
https://wirepoints.org/illinois-covid-19-crisis-daily-data-update-wirepoints/

WASHINGTON EXAMINER
— Sen. Lindsey Graham: ‘Effort to destroy Trump’ is ‘pissing a lot of people off’ – Andrew Mark Miller (DIERSEN: What do you say to those who paint themselves as being religious, conservative, and/or Republican, but who do nothing to stop the destruction of religious, conservative, and/or Republican organizations?) 
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/graham-effort-to-destroy-trump-is-pissing-a-lot-of-people-off
— Chinese inroads into Africa jeopardized over charges of racist coronavirus response – Joel Gehrke (DIERSEN: What about Communist Chinese inroads into America, into Illinois, into your county, into your township, and into your municipality?)
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/policy/defense-national-security/chinese-inroads-into-africa-jeopardized-over-charges-of-racist-coronavirus-response

FOX NEWS
— Trump takes new swipe at push to expand voting by mail amid coronavirus crisis – Paul Steinhause
https://www.foxnews.com/politics/trump-push-to-expand-voting-by-mail-amid-coronavirus-crisis

AMERICAN GREATNESS
— Coronavirus Racial Disparities Miss the Bigger Picture Playing the race card during a pandemic is not just politically corrosive, it is medically unsound. – Heather Mac Donald
https://amgreatness.com/2020/04/14/coronavirus-racial-disparities-miss-the-bigger-picture/

BREITBART
— Mark Levin Mocks Media, Democrats for Newfound ‘Federalism’ – JOEL B. POLLAK
https://www.breitbart.com/the-media/2020/04/14/mark-levin-mocks-media-democrats-for-newfound-federalism/

NEWSMAX
— West Coast, East Coast, Midwest: More Governors Consider Charting Their Own Path Through the Pandemic
https://www.newsmax.com/newsfront/states-governors/2020/04/14/id/962876/

JUDICIAL WATCH
— OUR LIBERTIES ARE BEING SUPPRESSED, ECONOMY IS BEING DESTROYED OVER #CORONAVIRUS – Tom Fitton
https://www.judicialwatch.org/videos/tom-fitton-our-liberties-are-being-suppressed-economy-is-being-destroyed-over-coronavirus/
— WHY WOULD ANYONE WANT TO OPPOSE VOTER ID & CITIZENSHIP VERIFICATION FOR ELECTIONS? – TOM FITTON
https://www.judicialwatch.org/videos/tom-fitton-why-would-anyone-want-to-oppose-voter-id-citizenship-verification-for-elections/
— TOM FITTON WARNS MAIL-IN VOTING IS ‘OPEN INVITATION FOR VOTER FRAUD’
https://www.judicialwatch.org/videos/tom-fitton-warns-mail-in-voting-is-open-invitation-for-voter-fraud/

THE HILL
— Unparalleled crisis leads to unprecedented federal spending – NIV ELIS 
https://thehill.com/policy/finance/492833-unparalleled-crisis-leads-to-huge-spike-in-fed-spending

ABC NEWS
— IMF predicts the worst recession since the Great Depression – Catherine Thorbecke
https://abcnews.go.com/Business/coronavirus-economic-updates-imf-predicts-worst-recession-great/story?id=70138583

NBC NEWS
— Hardest-hit states don’t plan to follow Trump’s national guidance on reopening
https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/politics-news/hardest-hit-states-don-t-plan-follow-trump-s-national-n1183671

REUTERS
— Amazon.com Inc said on Tuesday it had fired three critics of the company’s pandemic response for workplace violations, dismissals that drew sharp words from U.S. Senator Bernie Sanders and a labor coalition. – Aakriti Bhalla, Jeffrey Dastin (DIERSEN: There were no sharp words from Republican U.S. Senators and Republican U.S. Representatives when my Democrat GAO superiors forced me to take their early retirement “offer” in 1997 when I was 49 years old. I was critical of GAO’s political affiliation discrimination, reverse discrimination, age discrimination, and retaliation for opposing the aforesaid.) 
https://www.reuters.com/article/us-health-coronavirus-amazon-com-warehou/amazon-fires-two-employees-critical-of-warehouse-working-conditions-idUSKCN21W0UI

NEW YORK TIMES
— Trump Stops U.S. Funding of W.H.O.; U.K. Coronavirus Deaths May Be Higher Than Official Toll Confirmed infections neared 2 million, with more than 120,000 dead, and the I.M.F. predicted the worst global downturn since the Great Depression. New York City passed 10,000 fatalities.
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/04/14/world/coronavirus-news-world-global-live.html
— For Black Men, Fear That Masks Will Invite Racial Profiling African-American men worry that following the C.D.C. recommendation to cover their faces in public could expose them to harassment from the police. – Derrick Bryson Taylor
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/04/14/us/coronavirus-masks-racism-african-americans.html
— What’s an Essential Service in a Pandemic? The Post Office From the census to the November election, the Postal Service is critical to American democracy. – Editorial
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/04/14/opinion/usps-coronavirus.html
— Democrats Bet on Biden to Beat Trump. Then Came the Coronavirus. The pandemic has upended the 2020 election. Can Joe Biden adapt? – Spencer Bokat-Lindell
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/04/14/opinion/biden-coronavirus-trump.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: White-haters use coronavirus to promote hatred of Whites. 
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/04/15/opinion/coronavirus-african-americans-inequality.html
— Democratic Victory in Wisconsin Looms as ‘Clarion Call’ for Trump – Reid J. Epstein and Adam Nagourney
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/04/14/us/politics/trump-wisconsin-2020-election.html
— I.M.F. Predicts Worst Downturn Since the Great Depression The global economy is expected to contract by 3 percent this year as quarantines and lockdowns cripple output. – Alan Rappeport and Jeanna Smialek
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/04/14/us/politics/coronavirus-economy-recession-depression.html
— U.S. Retail Sales Suffer Biggest Plunge on Record:  The Commerce Department’s preliminary report showed retail sales in March dropped 8.7 percent.
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/04/15/business/stock-market-covid-coronavirus.html

WASHINGTON POST
— Covid-19 checkpoints targeting out-of-state residents draw complaints and legal scrutiny – Luz Lazo and Katherine Shaver
https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/trafficandcommuting/covid-19-checkpoints-targeting-out-of-state-residents-draw-complaints-and-legal-scrutiny/2020/04/14/3fc0ed42-774e-11ea-b6ff-597f170df8f8_story.html
— The Postal Service needs a bailout. Congress is partly to blame. A 2006 law set the stage to burden the agency with $160 billion in debt – Jacob Bogage
https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/2020/04/15/postal-service-bailout-congress/
— Vacancies have hindered the Trump administration’s response to the coronavirus – Joe Davidson
https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/vacancies-have-hindered-the-trump-administrations-response-to-the-coronavirus/2020/04/14/8c412180-7e94-11ea-8de7-9fdff6d5d83e_story.html
— Will the coronavirus make conservatives love government spending? People with conservative personalities are more open to such intervention than you might think. – Christopher Federico (DIERSEN: RINOs claim to be Republicans.)
https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2020/04/15/will-coronavirus-make-conservatives-love-government-spending/
— Retail sales plummeted 8.7 percent in March as coronavirus guts consumer spending American consumers prop up about 70 percent of the country’s economy, but spending at restaurants, retail stores, malls and the like has essentially hollowed out – Rachel Siegel 
https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/2020/04/15/retail-figures-coronavirus-march/

NEW YORK POST
— Coronavirus may lead to worst global recession since Great Depression: IMF – Noah Manskar
https://nypost.com/2020/04/14/coronavirus-may-lead-to-worst-recession-since-great-depression-imf/

UNION LEADER
— What price victory in the Coronavirus War? – Patrick J. Buchanan
https://www.unionleader.com/opinion/columnists/patrick-j-buchanan-what-price-victory-in-the-coronavirus-war/article_d64f2de9-3ed2-57d4-ab07-894f967032c7.html

WALL STREET JOURNAL
— FRONT PAGE: A Second Round of Coronavirus Layoffs Has Begun. Few Are Safe. People who thought their jobs were secure, including white-collar professionals, increasingly face unemployment – Eric Morath, Harriet Torry and Gwynn Guilford
https://www.wsj.com/articles/a-second-round-of-coronavirus-layoffs-has-begun-no-one-is-safe-11586872387
— Coronavirus Ravages the Lungs. It Also Affects the Brain. As Covid-19 cases mount, doctors are seeing patients who are experiencing symptoms like seizures, hallucinations and loss of smell and taste – Daniela Hernandez
https://www.wsj.com/articles/coronavirus-ravages-the-lungs-it-also-affects-the-brain-11586896119
— Lack of Savings Worsens the Pain of Coronavirus Downturn Many of the millions of restaurant, hotel and store workers affected by shutdowns are expected to fall behind on rent and other bills – David Harrison
https://www.wsj.com/articles/lack-ofsavingsworsens-the-pain-of-coronavirus-downturn-11586943001
— Fired Amazon Warehouse Workers Accuse Company of Retaliation, Which It Denies Employees say they were targeted for organizing; tech giant defends firings, safety measures at facilities – Sebastian Herrera
https://www.wsj.com/articles/fired-amazon-warehouse-workers-accuse-company-of-retaliation-which-it-denies-11586891334
— The Students Left Behind When College Campuses Empty Out Due to Coronavirus Fears Some who can’t go home find themselves alone in their dorms, on quiet campus lawns and standing six feet from anyone else they can find – Melissa Korn 
https://www.wsj.com/articles/the-students-left-behind-when-college-campuses-empty-out-due-to-coronavirus-fears-11586943002

BLOOMBERG
— U.S. Economy Put in Self-Induced Coma to Fight Virus
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/videos/2020-04-15/u-s-economy-put-in-self-induced-coma-to-fight-virus-epoch-s-priest-video
— Some Economists Say Jobless Rate Could Soar To At Least 20%
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2020-04-14/worst-case-fears-of-20-30-u-s-jobless-rate-are-now-realistic

USA TODAY
— Coronavirus live updates: 80M Americans to receive stimulus checks after deadliest day in US – John Bacon and Jessica Flores
https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/health/2020/04/15/coronavirus-live-updates-stimulus-checks-us-deaths-donald-trump/2990712001/

NEWSWEEK
— NINE EVANGELICAL LEADERS CALL ON TRUMP ADMINISTRATION TO RELEASE MIGRANTS FROM DETENTION FACILITIES AMID CORONAVIRUS PANDEMIC – JEFFERY MARTIN (DIERSEN: Democrats and RINOs see illegals as being their foot soldiers in their war against Republicans.) 
https://www.newsweek.com/nine-evangelical-leaders-call-trump-administration-release-migrants-detention-facilities-amid-1497891
— AS BIDEN PROMISED US THE PAST, BERNIE OFFERED US THE FUTURE. WHY DID HE FAIL—AND WHAT DID WE FORFEIT? – MOSHIK TEMKIN
https://www.newsweek.com/sanders-biden-obama-promise-future-past-lose-1497854

POST JOURNAL
— New York: Bill Would Criminalize Intentionally Spreading Disease – Eric Tichy
https://www.post-journal.com/news/page-one/2020/04/bill-would-criminalize-intentionally-spreading-disease/

CCN
— Dow Futures Plunge after CDC’s Chilling New Coronavirus Warning CDC Director Dr Robert Redfield says a coronavirus second wave is “definitely” coming while experts predict rolling lockdowns until 2021. – Ben Brown 
https://www.ccn.com/dow-futures-plunge-after-cdcs-chilling-new-coronavirus-warning/

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

April 12 Evening Edition

ABC7
— Illinois’ coronavirus cases exceed 20K, Pritzker reports lowest daily death count in 6 days – Will Jones and Alexis McAdams
https://abc7chicago.com/health/illinois-daily-covid-19-death-toll-lowest-in-6-days-pritzker-says/6097740/
— Coronavirus: When could country reopen? Dr. Fauci weighs in
https://abc7chicago.com/politics/dr-fauci-discusses-date-on-reopening-country/6097906/

NBC5
— Illinois Coronavirus: State Now Over 20,000 Cases of Virus Since Pandemic Began Cases have been reported in 85 of Illinois’ 102 counties
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/illinois-coronavirus-state-now-over-20000-cases-of-virus-since-pandemic-began/2254642/
— US Coronavirus Updates: Cases Spike Above 547K Here are the latest developments in the coronavirus crisis in the U.S.
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/coronavirus/us-coronavirus-updates-cases-spike-most-deaths-in-world/2254522/
— Mayo Clinic Announces Across-the-Board Pay Cuts, Furloughs Republican state Sen. Carla Nelson, of Rochester, said she will seek financial relief for the medical center
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/national-international/mayo-clinic-announces-across-the-board-pay-cuts-furloughs/2254161/
— Traffic Drop From Stay-at-Home Orders Imperils Road Funding Some road and bridge projects already have been put on hold – David A. Lieb 
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/national-international/traffic-drop-from-stay-at-home-orders-imperils-road-funding/2254618/

CBS2
— Chicago City Council Meeting On April 15 To Be Held Via Videoconference (DIERSEN: Are you a Republican Precinct Committeeman? If so, what is the status of a) your next township party meeting, b) your next county party meeting, and c) your 2020 county party convention?)
https://chicago.cbslocal.com/2020/04/10/city-council-meeting-april-15-videoconference/

FOX NEWS CHICAGO
— Friend of Trump dies after being infected with coronavirus
https://www.fox32chicago.com/news/friend-of-trump-dies-after-being-infected-with-coronavirus

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— Two new COVID-19 deaths in DuPage — both of long-term care facility residents — bring countywide total to 48 – Jessica Villagomez
https://www.chicagotribune.com/coronavirus/ct-coronavirus-seven-deaths-dupage-20200412-6o5jbg3wvnclnjkeeedxjnuthy-story.html
— Dr. Anthony Fauci says ‘rolling reentry’ of economy possible in May, but ‘can’t guarantee’ election safety in November – AP
https://www.chicagotribune.com/coronavirus/ct-nw-anthony-fauci-20200412-ncy7lzidl5hq3e3fymq25ppksa-story.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Ever-increasingly, Trump-haters hint/imply/argue/shout that the sooner that you want the economy to reopen, the more of a White supremacist, Nazi, KKK member, hater, racist, sexist, bigot, and even worse things that you are. 
https://www.chicagotribune.com/coronavirus/ct-coronavirus-chicago-deaths-lightfoot-black-residents-20200412-ooqtglq6izctphwhkfzg3bbpnm-story.html
— Examining Tara Reade’s 1993 sexual assault allegation against Joe Biden – LISA LERER AND SYDNEY EMBER
https://www.chicagotribune.com/nation-world/ct-nw-nyt-tara-reade-joe-biden-sex-assault-allegation-20200412-j45k5kgvhfhurlhnsvlh4on4pa-story.html
— Coronavirus superspreaders: Scientists race to find out why some people are more infectious than others – GINA KOLATA
https://www.chicagotribune.com/coronavirus/ct-nw-nyt-coronavirus-superspreaders-20200412-3amxri45ijh2nmiics5e4n726e-story.html

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— 43 more die in Illinois from coronavirus as state case tally surpasses 20,000
Here’s what we learned Sunday about the continuing spread of coronavirus and its ripple effects in Chicago and Illinois.
https://chicago.suntimes.com/essential-coronavirus-news/2020/4/12/21218128/coronavirus-chicago-updates-live-blog-illinois-2020

CRAIN’S CHICAGO BUSINESS
— Pritzker sounds optimistic notes—and tentatively talks about reopening economy While it’s too early to judge whether Illinois has hit a peak, “we’ve seen a kind of leveling,” the governor said today. “We’ve made real progress.” – GREG HINZ
https://www.chicagobusiness.com/greg-hinz-politics/pritzker-sounds-optimistic-notes-and-tentatively-talks-about-reopening-economy

DAILY HERALD
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Trump views Glenn Fine, acting Defense Department inspector general, as being a holdover from the Obama Administration. My Democrat superiors, Democrat supervisors, Democrat coworkers, and Democrat subordinates viewed me as being a holdover from Republican Administrations who should be gotten rid of. They especially blamed me for the adverse actions that Speaker of the House Newt Gingrich and other Republicans took against GAO. 
https://www.dailyherald.com/article/20200412/news/304129958/

CHAMPAIGN/URBANA NEWS GAZETTE
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: White-haters use pandemic promote hatred of Whites.
https://www.news-gazette.com/opinion/columns/real-talk-covid-19-and-the-dialectics-of-racial-oppression/article_83244b5a-7cb7-5bc5-ba53-6657d3ea5d3e.html

FOX ILLINOIS
— Anthony Fauci says parts of U.S. could open next month – AP
https://foxillinois.com/news/nation-world/anthony-fauci-says-parts-of-us-could-open-next-month
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Ever-increasingly, Trump-haters use coronavirus to destroy Trump.
https://foxillinois.com/news/nation-world/trumps-covid-19-pandemic-response

CHICAGO DEFENDER
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Trump-haters use pandemic to promote hatred of Trump.
https://chicagodefender.com/commentary-covid-19-even-during-a-killer-pandemic-trump-tests-positive-for-racism/

WEST CHICAGO
— COVID-19: A Message from Judge Jim McCluskey, DuPage County Eviction Judge
https://westchicago.org/news/covid-19-a-message-from-judge-jim-mccluskey-dupage-county-eviction-judge/

MCHENRY COUNTY BLOG
— Algonquin Township Road Commissioner Andrew Gasser Bashed for Called Coronavirus “Chinese Virus”
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/04/12/gasser-bashed-for-called-coronavirus-chinese-virus 
— Senator Don DeWitte Reports $46,000 in Donations, Spending $27,000 Supporting Carolyn Schofield’s Challenge to State Rep. Allen Skillicorn
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/04/12/dewitte-reports-campaign-finances/ 
— McHenry County Sheriff Wins Suit Against Health Department for ID of Those Actively Infected with Coronavirus
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/04/11/mchenry-county-sheriff-wins-suit-against-health-department-for-id-of-those-actively-infected-with-coronavirus/

CAPITOL FAX
— Pritzker thanks Apple for delivering 100,000 N95 masks to Illinois – Progress on testing – Positive tests level off for the last two weeks – Asked about process for reopening business – Asked what crisis has taught him about himself – Repeats that he didn’t have the constitutional authority to stop the primary – Asked why he isn’t wearing a mask while he speaks – Talks about abandoning most of spring agenda – Asked about nursing home spread prevention – US Department of Labor’s new gig worker rules inadequate – Asked about mail-in voting plans
https://capitolfax.com/2020/04/12/pritzker-thanks-apple-for-delivering-100000-n95-masks-to-illinois/
— 1,672 new cases, 43 additional deaths – 20,852 total cases, 720 total deaths
https://capitolfax.com/2020/04/12/1672-new-cases-43-additional-deaths-20852-total-cases-720-total-deaths/
— Sunday COVID-19 roundup
https://capitolfax.com/2020/04/12/sunday-covid-19-roundup/

WASHINGTON TIMES
— Coronavirus hits Europe harder than U.S. – Rowan Scarborough
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2020/apr/12/coronavirus-hits-italy-spain-france-harder-us/

DAILY WIRE
— NY Times Stealthily Edits Biden ‘Sexual Assault’ Article, Deletes References To Past ‘Hugs, Kisses, And Touching’ – Joseph Curl
https://www.dailywire.com/news/ny-times-stealthily-edits-biden-sexual-assault-article-deletes-references-to-past-hugs-kisses-and-touching


PJ MEDIA
— Bill Maher Slammed as ‘Racist’ For Speaking Truth About Chinese Coronavirus – RICK MORAN
https://pjmedia.com/trending/predictable-backlash-against-bill-maher-for-saying-we-should-blame-china-for-pandemic/

YELLOWHAMMER NEWS
— Michelle Malkin touts Jeff Sessions — ‘Stalwart America First,’ ‘Not beholden to special interests’
https://yellowhammernews.com/michelle-malkin-touts-jeff-sessions-stalwart-america-first-not-beholden-to-special-interests/

BIZ PAC REVIEW
— Historically, a recession should sink Trump’s reelection bid, but betting odds favor him over Biden – Samantha Chang (DIERSEN: Of course, to defeat Trump, Democrats have done, are doing, and will increasingly do everything that they can to cause a recession, if not a depression.)
https://www.bizpacreview.com/2020/04/12/historically-a-recession-should-sink-trumps-reelection-bid-but-betting-odds-favor-him-over-biden-907242

THE HILL
— Trump sparks debate over merits of voting by mail – MAX GREENWOOD AND JULIA MANCHESTER
https://thehill.com/homenews/campaign/492240-trump-sparks-debate-over-merits-of-voting-by-mail?rnd=1586707117
— How reporters should handle coronavirus briefings – GLENN C. ALTSCHULER
https://thehill.com/opinion/white-house/492379-how-reporters-should-handle-coronavirus-briefings

POLITICO
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Ever-increasingly, Democrats use coronavirus to demonize, denigrate, and condemn Republicans as being racists.
https://www.politico.com/news/2020/04/12/dc-mayor-coronavirus-african-american-health-disparities-180890

CNN
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: A Trump-hater says “Fauci admits earlier Covid-19 mitigation efforts would have saved more American lives.”
https://www.cnn.com/2020/04/12/politics/anthony-fauci-pushback-coronavirus-measures-cnntv/index.html
— Good news on coronavirus makes it harder for Trump to hold the line – John Harwood
https://www.cnn.com/2020/04/12/politics/social-distancing-us-economy-covid-politics/index.html

NBC NEWS
— Los Angeles County launches large-scale COVID-19 antibody study The findings could help shape strategies to get the U.S. economy up and running again, researchers said. – Erin McLaughlin and Andrew Blankstein (DIERSEN: Soon, if not already, Trump-haters will hint/imply/argue/shout that the more that you have been discriminated against, the fewer anti-bodies that you have.) 
https://www.nbcnews.com/health/health-news/los-angeles-county-launches-large-scale-covid-19-antibody-study-n1182031

REUTERS
— JPMorgan Chase to raise mortgage borrowing standards as economic outlook darkens – Elizabeth Dilts Marshall
https://www.reuters.com/article/us-jp-morgan-mortgages-credit-exclusive-idUSKCN21T0VU

NEW YORK TIMES
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Trump-haters use pandemic to promote hatred of Trump.
https://www.nytimes.com/aponline/2020/04/12/us/politics/ap-us-virus-outbreak-trump-missed-signs.html

WASHINGTON POST
— Live updates: Some churches defy restrictions on Easter; coronavirus cases could spike again if U.S. opens by May 1, expert warns
https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2020/04/12/coronavirus-latest-news/

NEW YORK POST
— Now is not the time to play the partisan blame game over coronavirus – Michael Goodwin
https://nypost.com/2020/04/11/we-should-not-play-partisan-blame-game-over-coronavirus-right-now-goodwin/

WALL STREET JOURNAL
— Schools Rethink How to Distribute Meals Due to Coronavirus Deliveries raise contagion concerns, while pickups increase the burden on some families – Tawnell D. Hobbs
https://www.wsj.com/articles/schools-rethink-how-to-distribute-meals-due-to-coronavirus-11586700000

ATLANTIC
— How China Deceived the WHO U.S. senators are calling for investigations and the president is threatening to cut off funding. What happened? – KATHY GILSINAN
https://www.theatlantic.com/politics/archive/2020/04/world-health-organization-blame-pandemic-coronavirus/609820/

SUBSCRIPTION INSIDER
— Another Perspective on Bringing Down Paywalls When Media Outlets Are in Crisis
https://www.subscriptioninsider.com/featured/five-on-friday-paywalls-the-apple-tax-and-top-subscription-jobs

POYNTER
— Removing paywalls on coronavirus coverage is noble. It also makes no sense. Food is essential, but grocery stores aren’t giving it away. Police are being paid during the crisis. So why are we making our journalism free?
https://www.poynter.org/business-work/2020/removing-paywalls-on-coronavirus-coverage-is-noble-it-also-makes-no-sense/

LGBTQ NATION
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: LGBTQers blast Trump. 
https://www.lgbtqnation.com/2020/04/narcissistic-trump-wants-coronavirus-briefings-not/

GUARDIAN
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Trump-haters say “US’s global reputation hits rock-bottom over Trump’s coronavirus response.”
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2020/apr/12/us-global-reputation-rock-bottom-donald-trump-coronavirus

April 11 Evening Edition

NBC5
— Illinois Coronavirus: State Reports 1,293 New Cases, 81 Additional Deaths Cases have been reported in more than 80 of Illinois’ 102 counties
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/illinois-coronavirus-state-reports-1293-new-cases-81-additional-deaths/2254380/
— Illinois Potentially Seeing ‘Flattening of the Curve’ in COVID-19 Cases, Governor Says
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/coronavirus/illinois-potentially-seeing-flattening-of-the-curve-in-covid-19-cases-governor-says/2254418/

CBS2
— Coronavirus In Illinois: 1,293 New COVID-19 Cases, 81 Additional Deaths
https://chicago.cbslocal.com/2020/04/11/coronavirus-in-illinois-1293-new-covid-19-cases-81-additional-deaths/

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— Illinois endures second-deadliest coronavirus day, but Gov. J.B. Pritzker encouraged by trend of COVID-19 cases – BILL RUTHHART
https://www.chicagotribune.com/coronavirus/ct-coronavirus-illinois-20200411-va73ejrx5rgcrmfdegbvwkdevy-story.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: A Trump-hater says “Behind Gov. Pritzker’s exaggeration is this truth: The pandemic is bringing out the best in most of us.” 
https://www.chicagotribune.com/columns/eric-zorn/ct-column-pritzker-illinois-coronavirus-kindness-zorn-20200410-6xllxkzwuvgtxcg4ce2zr5bmri-story.html
— Chicago’s share of state’s COVID-19 cases continues to decline, public health commissioner reports – BILL RUTHHART
https://www.chicagotribune.com/coronavirus/ct-coronavirus-chicago-update-20200411-fjru64jq6fcgndcj2c4ho4wigq-story.html

DAILY HERALD
— Chicago mayor takes hard line fighting coronavirus outbreak – AP
https://www.dailyherald.com/article/20200411/news/304119966/
— Doctors rock playing concert for Central DuPage Hospital staff – Katlyn Smith
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20200410/doctors-rock-playing-concert-for-central-dupage-hospital-staff-
— It’s time to consider vote-by-mail – Editorial (DIERSEN: From what I see, the overwhelming majority of the members of the following groups want vote-by-mail: 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. What does that say?)
https://www.dailyherald.com/discuss/20200411/editorial-its-time-to-consider-vote-by-mail

NPR ILLINOIS
— Biden’s Campaign Shifts To Winning Over Supporters Of His Former Rivals – ASMA KHALID (DIERSEN: I should write a book about Republican candidates since 2000 in Illinois, DuPage County, Milton Township, and Wheaton who have blamed their supporters the most for their defeats.) 
https://www.nprillinois.org/post/bidens-campaign-shifts-winning-over-supporters-his-former-rivals#stream/0

MCHENRY COUNTY BLOG
— Democrat Who Lost to Weber for State Rep. Has $6,000
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/04/11/democrat-who-lost-to-weber-for-state-rep-has-6000/ 
— WGN-TV Features McHenry County’s Project Front Line which Buys Food from Local Restaurants and Sends It to Covid-19 Front Line Workers Using Money from Go Fund Me Page
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/04/11/wgn-tv-features-mchenry-countys-front-line/ 
— IL-06/IL-14: California Special Election to Set Tone for Fall Campaigns in Illinois
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/04/11/il-06-il-14-california-special-election-to-set-tone-for-fall-campaigns-in-i 
— Vigorous Contact Tracing Urged by CDC Head Robert Redfield after Re-Opening of Economy
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/04/11/vigorous-contact-tracing-urged-by-cdc-head-robert-redfield-after-re-opening-of-economy/ 
— Lake County Issues Press Release about Keeping Names of Coronavirus Infected Secret
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/04/11/lake-county-issues-press-release-about-keeping-names-of-coronavirus-infected-secret/ 
— McHenry County Health Department Agrees to Provide Coronavirus Infected Identities to Sheriff and Other Law Enforcement
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/04/11/mchenry-county-health-department-agrees-to-provide-coronavirus-infected-identities-to-sheriff-and-other-lake-enforcement/ 
— McHenry County Coronavirus Cases Up to 220 – No Spike
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/04/11/mchenry-county-coronavirus-cases-up-to-220/

ILLINOIS LEAKS
— IDPH green lights release of information – First responders can be informed of positive COVID-19 persons addresses – KIRK ALLEN 
https://edgarcountywatchdogs.com/2020/04/idph-green-lights-release-of-information-first-responders-can-be-informed-of-positive-covid-19-persons-addresses/

CAPITOL FAX
— 1,293 new cases, 81 additional deaths (total of 19,180 cases, 677 deaths)
https://capitolfax.com/2020/04/11/1293-new-cases-81-additional-deaths-total-of-19180-cases-677-deaths/
— Pritzker announces emotional support text line – New digital patient monitoring program – Virtual town hall for kids – Will hold brief presser tomorrow – Dr. Ezike: “Please cancel” Easter church services – Dr. Ezike: “We must endure with patience” – Addresses IDES backlog – Not satisfied with PPE supplies – Opines that Pekin country club should not reopen golf course – Recover rate numbers next week – Why aren’t people at the podium wearing masks? – Questioned about antibody tests, but no firm response – Ending stay at home orders “up to governors” – Yet another question about when and how it will end
https://capitolfax.com/2020/04/11/pritzker-announces-emotional-support-text-line/
— Saturday COVID-19 roundup
https://capitolfax.com/2020/04/11/saturday-covid-19-roundup/

WASHINGTON TIMES
— African nations, US decry racism against blacks in China – AP
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2020/apr/11/african-nations-us-say-blacks-mistreated-in-chines/

BREITBART
— WSJ: China Floods Facebook and Twitter with Chinese Virus Disinformation – LUCAS NOLAN
https://www.breitbart.com/tech/2020/04/11/wsj-china-floods-facebook-and-twitter-with-chinese-virus-disinformation/
— GOP Activist Charlie Kirk: Suspend All Work Visas Until U.S. Graduates Get Jobs – NEIL MUNRO (DIERSEN: From what I see, ever- increasingly, employers in America want to hire, retain, and promote citizens of foreign counties instead of citizens of America.)
https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2020/04/11/gop-activist-suspend-all-work-visas-until-u-s-graduates-get-jobs/

THE HILL
— Federal officials fired by Trump face tough road in court – JOHN KRUZEL (DIERSEN: From what I see, virtually everyone hates past, present, and future federal employees and retirees, and especially those who are Trump supporters, Protestant, conservative, Republican, White, male, older, non-poor, gun owners, German American, draft avoiders, and those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.)
https://thehill.com/regulation/court-battles/492318-federal-officials-fired-by-trump-face-tough-road-in-court
— Biden sees opening over Trump with older voters – AMIE PARNES (DIERSEN: How old are you? I am 71. What would Biden stress to me to win me over? He would stress all the adverse actions that the Republican leaders of the following have taken against me: Milton Township Republican Organization, DuPage County Republican Central Committee, Illinois Republican Party, Wheaton, Milton Township, DuPage County, and Illinois. He would stress the adverse actions that Republican activists, candidates, elected officials, party leaders, major donors, political consultants, etc. in Wheaton, Milton Township, DuPage County, and Illinois have taken against me. He would stress that the aforesaid hate conservatives.) 
https://thehill.com/homenews/campaign/492300-biden-sees-opening-over-trump-with-older-voters

NEW YORK TIMES
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Trump-haters say “Trump Leaves Trail of Unmet Promises in Coronavirus Response.”
https://www.nytimes.com/aponline/2020/04/11/business/bc-us-virus-outbreak-promises.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Trump-haters say “He Could Have Seen What Was Coming: Behind Trump’s Failure on the Virus. An examination reveals the president was warned about the potential for a pandemic but that internal divisions, lack of planning and his faith in his own instincts led to a halting response.”
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/04/11/us/politics/coronavirus-trump-response.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Trump-haters say “The Costly Toll of Not Shutting Down Spring Break Earlier.”
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/04/11/us/florida-spring-break-coronavirus.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: The New York Times promotes those who promote hatred against Trump and against Republicans. 
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/04/11/opinion/sunday/republicans-voter-suppression.html
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/04/11/us/politics/coronavirus-trump-response.html

WASHINGTON POST
— White House rejects bailout for U.S. Postal Service battered by coronavirus The pandemic has pushed USPS to the brink, but Trump and Mnuchin shot down emergency aid – Jacob Bogage 
https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/2020/04/11/post-office-bailout-trump/

BOWLING GREEN DAILY NEWS
— Reopening date unknown for Corvette plant – DON SERGENT
https://www.bgdailynews.com/news/reopening-date-unknown-for-corvette-plant/article_1c2912e1-c8f5-5b47-aaec-11d410eb5ff3.html

INQUISITR
— Smoking Marijuana May Increase The Risk Of Contracting Complications From Coronavirus Even occasional use increases the risk. – Aaron Homer
https://www.inquisitr.com/5992201/smoking-marijuana-coronavirus-risk/

VOICE OF AMERICA
— Trump Feels No Need for Crisis Counsel From Predecessors – AP (DIERSEN: While I worked for the federal government for almost 30 years, I was extremely reluctant to seek/take advice from my superiors because I knew that they were under tremendous pressure from Democrat politicians to get rid of their employees who shared my demographics.) 
https://www.voanews.com/science-health/coronavirus-outbreak/trump-feels-no-need-crisis-counsel-predecessors

NEW YORK MAGAZINE
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: A Trump-hater says “Trump’s Socially Distanced Campaign Backed by a new loyalist press secretary, the president’s coronavirus briefings have replaced reelection rallies.” 
https://nymag.com/intelligencer/2020/04/trump-coronavirus-briefings-kayleigh-mcenany.html

WINDY CITY TIMES
— COVID-19 Lightford announces expansion of testing in Black communities
http://www.windycitymediagroup.com/lgbt/COVID-19-Lightford-announces-expansion-of-testing-in-Black-communities/68347.html