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June 7 Morning Edition

ABC7
— More Chicago protests expected Sunday after peaceful rallies fill Union Park, march through city to honor George Floyd, demand end to police brutality Peace walk Sunday at 79th, Cottage Grove to include My Block My Hood My City, meal distribution – Jesse Kirsch
https://abc7chicago.com/community-events/more-chicago-protests-expected-sunday-after-preceding-peaceful-rallies/6235812/?cmp=emc-wls-news-headlines-6/7/2020

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Trump-haters say “President Trump blames antifa for clashes with law enforcement amid George Floyd fallout, but protest records show scant evidence.”
https://www.chicagotribune.com/nation-world/ct-nw-antifa-trump-george-floyd-fallout-little-evidence-20200606-yxlj4l3chzedzot45m6npkvdve-story.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Ever-increasingly, Trump-haters promote protests and riots.
https://www.chicagotribune.com/columns/steve-chapman/ct-column-trump-military-riots-cotton-chapman-20200605-v5jmccjznjbyri3brqzgo6ps7y-story.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Under the Democrats, sooner or later, everyone in Illinois will be a) handing out welfare and/or b) getting welfare.
https://www.chicagotribune.com/news/breaking/ct-community-resources-food-giveaway-20200605-6effl7u3fbaivewtkp66ka6f4e-story.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Rioters hate Trump. Trump-haters paint Trump-hating rioters as positively as they can.
https://www.chicagotribune.com/news/ct-aurora-unrest-arson-charge-surveilance-investigation-20200605-5ffzssdt65bi5bpmgpwljl7r3e-story.html
— FRONT PAGE WITH COLOR PICTURE: Trump-haters hint/imply/argue/shout that “Latinos have highest COVID-19 infection rate” because of Trump.
https://www.chicagotribune.com/coronavirus/ct-coronavirus-latinos-reopening-concerns-20200605-rd3xsjjugrfpphwort6wcbmq7i-story.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: If you hint/imply/argue/shout that Trump promotes racism, Trump-hater promote you.
https://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/naperville-sun/opinion/ct-nvs-guest-column-benjamin-white-st-0607-20200605-5ng54ccytbhxtp4caiei2zdn3q-story.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Trump-haters crow about their success in getting teens to do their bidding.
https://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/naperville-sun/ct-nvs-naperville-peaceful-blm-protest-st-0605-20200604-xhztnusfpfbr3kazpvqe5crbne-story.html

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Ever-increasingly, Trump-haters use George Floyd to demonize, denigrate, and condemn the following as being White supremacists, Nazis, KKK members, haters, racists, sexists, bigots, and even worse things who should be gotten rid of once and for all: those who are policemen, Trump supporters, conservative, patriotic, Republican, American, White, male, older, non-poor, gun owners, Protestant, German American, draft avoiders, and/or those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.
https://chicago.suntimes.com/2020/6/4/21279779/racism-childrens-books-ben-crump
https://chicago.suntimes.com/education/2020/6/5/21279788/1619-project-cps-chicago-public-schools-black-history-white-supremacy-george-floyd-civil-rights

DAILY HERALD
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Trump-haters promotes hatred against Trump.
https://www.dailyherald.com/discuss/20200607/the-race-card-2020-version-how-trump-has-used-the-pandemic-to-play-his-willie-horton-card
https://www.dailyherald.com/discuss/20200606/a-sounding-board-editorial-questions-for-white-americans

ALTON DAILY NEWS
— Defund Law Enforcement? – Greg Bishop (DIERSEN: Ever-increasingly, Trump-haters use George Floyd to demonize, denigrate, and condemn the following as being White supremacists, Nazis, KKK members, haters, racists, sexists, bigots, and even worse things who should be gotten rid of once and for all: those who are policemen, Trump supporters, conservative, patriotic, Republican, American, White, male, older, non-poor, gun owners, Protestant, German American, draft avoiders, and/or those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.)
http://www.altondailynews.com/news/details.cfm?clientid=17&id=305220#.Xty6RTpKiM8

FOX ILLINOIS
— Crowd clogs Golden Gate Bridge amid marches for George Floyd – AP (DIERSEN: Ever-increasingly, Trump-haters use George Floyd to demonize, denigrate, and condemn the following as being White supremacists, Nazis, KKK members, haters, racists, sexists, bigots, and even worse things who should be gotten rid of once and for all: those who are policemen, Trump supporters, conservative, patriotic, Republican, American, White, male, older, non-poor, gun owners, Protestant, German American, draft avoiders, and/or those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.)
https://foxillinois.com/news/nation-world/large-crowds-march-across-california-for-george-floyd

WICZ
— Ivanka Trump’s commencement speech canceled over backlash to President’s response to George Floyd’s death
http://www.wicz.com/story/42218706/ivanka-trumps-commencement-speech-canceled-over-backlash-to-presidents-response-to-george-floyds-death

CITY OF WHEATON
— Planned Protest March on 6/7
https://www.wheaton.il.us/civicalerts.aspx?AID=422
(FROM THE PRESS RELEASE: The City of Wheaton and the Wheaton Police Department are aware of a planned protest march at 1:30 p.m. Sunday, June 7, starting near the intersection of Main and Front streets. Organizers have advertised this event, “Family March: Black Lives Matter,” as a peaceful protest. Protests of this nature are a protected form of the Constitutional right to free speech and assembly. Participants are planning to walk on sidewalks. Vehicular traffic may experience some delays when the pedestrian groups are crossing intersections. Organizers have shared this route: Starting from the plaza on Front Street near Main Street Heading north on Main Street West on Wesley Street South on Wheaton Avenue East on Front Street The Wheaton Police Department has been in contact with the event’s organizer, and officers will be present for everyone’s safety. We expect this will be a peaceful gathering and we respect the right of people to assemble peacefully, but we remind attendees that violent criminal acts will not be tolerated. The Wheaton Police Department and City of Wheaton will continue to keep the community up-to-date. To receive updates, follow the City of Wheaton on Facebook and Twitter (@CityOfWheaton), sign up to receive email updates (www.wheaton.il.us/emailupdates) or visit the City’s website at www.wheaton.il.us.)
— Planned Protest on Roosevelt Road Concludes
https://www.wheaton.il.us/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=421
(FROM THE PRESS RELEASE: The planned protest along Roosevelt Road from Main Street in Wheaton to Main Street in Glen Ellyn has concluded, and this peaceful event occurred without incident. The City of Wheaton and the Wheaton Police Department respect the right of people to assemble peacefully. The participants met the City’s expectation for a peaceful gathering. The Wheaton and Glen Ellyn Police Departments had been in contact with organizers before the event and provided a presence at the event to ensure everyone’s safety. We appreciate the cooperation of participants in helping ensure this was a peaceful gathering. We also appreciate the patience and understanding of the businesses and motorists in the area of the protest.)

MCHENRY COUNTY BLOG
— Crystal Lake George Floyd Rally
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/06/06/crystal-lake-george-floyd-rally/

CAPITOL FAX
— It’s break time That’s it for me. Barring extreme craziness necessitating a return to the helm, I’m taking next week off. (DIERSEN: Everyone can count on my putting out a GOPUSA ILLINOIS email each and every morning and each and every evening too. I have put out a GOPUSA ILLINOIS email each and every morning since 2004 and each and every evening to since 2015.)
https://capitolfax.com/2020/06/05/its-break-time/

RED STATE
— Police Officer Refuses to Kneel, Says ‘I Only Take a Knee Before God’ as Protestors Scream at Him
https://www.redstate.com/bonchie/2020/06/06/watch-police-officer-refuses-to-kneel-as-protestors-scream-at-him/

THE HILL
— Why Republicans aren’t likely to move their convention out of Charlotte – REID WILSON
https://thehill.com/homenews/campaign/501359-why-republicans-arent-likely-to-move-their-convention-out-of-charlotte
— GOP’s Obama-era probes fuel Senate angst – JORDAIN CARNEY
https://thehill.com/homenews/senate/501441-gops-obama-era-probes-fuel-senate-angst
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Ever-increasingly, Trump-haters use George Floyd to demonize, denigrate, and condemn the following as being White supremacists, Nazis, KKK members, haters, racists, sexists, bigots, and even worse things who should be gotten rid of once and for all: those who are policemen, Trump supporters, conservative, patriotic, Republican, American, White, male, older, non-poor, gun owners, Protestant, German American, draft avoiders, and/or those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.
https://thehill.com/homenews/news/501494-massive-demonstrations-over-racial-injustice-dominate-US-for-second-Saturday
https://thehill.com/blogs/congress-blog/politics/501484-americas-divide-widens-ignore-it-no-longer
https://thehill.com/changing-america/respect/equality/500883-most-americans-support-protesters-over-trump-shifting

ASSOCIATED PRESS
— How Messaging Technology is Helping Fuel Global Protests
https://www.voanews.com/usa/nation-turmoil-george-floyd-protests/how-messaging-technology-helping-fuel-global-protests

CNN & CBS NEWS
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Ever-increasingly, Trump-haters use George Floyd to demonize, denigrate, and condemn the following as being White supremacists, Nazis, KKK members, haters, racists, sexists, bigots, and even worse things who should be gotten rid of once and for all: those who are policemen, Trump supporters, conservative, patriotic, Republican, American, White, male, older, non-poor, gun owners, Protestant, German American, draft avoiders, and/or those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.
https://www.cnn.com/us/live-news/george-floyd-protests-06-07-20/index.html
https://www.cnn.com/2020/06/07/us/george-floyd-protests-sunday/index.html
https://www.cbsnews.com/live-updates/george-floyd-protest-blm-washington-dc-nyc-la-2020-06-06/

ABC NEWS
— 52% of Americans support deploying military to control violent protests: POLL – Kendall Karson
https://abcnews.go.com/Politics/52-americans-support-deploying-military-control-violent-protests/story?id=71097167
— Trump wanted 10,000 troops to quell (RIOTS) – Ella Torres and William Mansell
https://abcnews.go.com/US/george-floyd-protest-updates-judge-orders-denver-police/story?id=71104967

NEW YORK TIMES
— Democrats to Propose Broad Bill to Target Police Misconduct and Racial Bias Elements of the package, to be unveiled on Monday by House and Senate Democrats, are certain to meet with opposition from police unions and their allies. – Nicholas Fandos (DIERSEN: Ever-increasingly, Trump-haters use George Floyd to promote hatred of law enforcement.
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/06/06/us/politics/democrats-police-misconduct-racial-bias.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Ever-increasingly, Trump-haters use George Floyd to demonize, denigrate, and condemn the following as being White supremacists, Nazis, KKK members, haters, racists, sexists, bigots, and even worse things who should be gotten rid of once and for all: those who are policemen, Trump supporters, conservative, patriotic, Republican, American, White, male, older, non-poor, gun owners, Protestant, German American, draft avoiders, and/or those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/06/06/us/protests-today-police-george-floyd.html
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/06/02/us/minneapolis-protests-conflict-discord.html
— The Economy Is Experiencing an Epic Collapse of Demand. A rip in the fabric of the economy won’t be healed easily, and denial of the severity of the crisis won’t solve it. – Neil Irwin
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/06/06/upshot/coronavirus-economic-crisis.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Trump-haters promote hatred against Trump.
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/06/06/opinion/trump-washington-monuments-george-floyd-protests.html
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/06/03/opinion/sunday/biden-black-vote-trump.html
— FRONT PAGE: A Striking Disconnect on the Virus: Economic Pain With Little Illness – Michael H. Keller, Steve Eder and Karl Russell
https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2020/06/06/business/economy/high-unemployment-few-coronavirus-cases.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Trump-haters say “U.S. Diplomats Struggle to Defend Democracy Abroad Amid Crises at Home Police violence and President Trump’s threats to use the military against protesters have undercut American criticism of autocrats and called into question the country’s moral authority.”
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/06/06/us/politics/protests-diplomats-coronavirus.html
— AS THE DEMOCRAT PARTY’S STRANGLEHOLD ON CALIFORNIA TIGHTENS: 2,000 Free Meals a Night, Seasoned by Silicon Valley Chefs With unemployment soaring in this region of haves and have-nots, a local Boys and Girls Club has transformed into a pop-up takeout operation to feed the most disadvantaged. – Matt Richtel
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/06/04/health/coronavirus-hunger-unemployment.html
— FRONT PAGE: Vote for Trump? These Republican Leaders Aren’t on the Bandwagon – Jonathan Martin (DIERSEN: What do you say to candidates on the November 3, 2020 ballot in your precinct who run as a Republican, but who hint/imply/argue/shout that they are anti-Trump, anti-conservative, anti-Republican, anti-White, anti-male, anti-older people, anti-rich people, anti-gun owners, anti-Protestant, anti-German Americans, anti-draft avoiders, and/or anti-those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time? The aforesaid a) discourage me from sending out GOPUSA ILLINOIS emails and b) discourage everyone from reading those emails.)
Former President George W. Bush and Senator Mitt Romney won’t support Mr. Trump’s re-election, and other G.O.P. officials are mulling a vote for Joe Biden.
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/06/06/us/politics/trump-biden-republicans-voters.html
— FRONT PAGE: Kneeling, Fiercely Debated in the N.F.L., Resonates in Protests Some demonstrators, and in some cases the police, have paused to kneel, recalling the manner of George Floyd’s death and the gesture by Colin Kaepernick. – Kurt Streeter (DIERSEN: According to Trump-haters, to kneel is to shout that you are anti-law enforcement, anti-Trump, anti-conservative, anti-patriotic, anti-Republican, anti-American, anti-White, anti-male, anti-older people, anti-rich people, anti-gun owners, anti-Protestant, anti-German Americans, and anti-those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.)
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/06/05/sports/football/george-floyd-kaepernick-kneeling-nfl-protests.html

WASHINGTON POST
— President Trump announces he will order National Guard to begin withdrawing from Washington; More demonstrations expected Sunday
https://www.washingtonpost.com/dc-md-va/2020/06/07/dc-protests-sunday-george-floyd/
— ‘Protecting property’ is an abstraction to the growing share of Americans who own nothing More than 1 in 5 U.S. families have zero or negative net worth, and the share is even larger among black and young Americans – Christopher Ingraham (DIERSEN: What percent of protesters/rioters are anti-law enforcement, anti-Trump, anti-conservative, anti-patriotic, anti-Republican, anti-American, anti-White, anti-male, anti-older people, anti-rich people, anti-gun owners, anti-Protestant, anti-German Americans, anti-draft avoiders, and/or anti-those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time?)
https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/2020/06/04/protecting-property-is-an-abstraction-growing-share-americans-who-own-nothing/

USA TODAY
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Ever-increasingly, Trump-haters use George Floyd to demonize, denigrate, and condemn the following as being White supremacists, Nazis, KKK members, haters, racists, sexists, bigots, and even worse things who should be gotten rid of once and for all: those who are policemen, Trump supporters, conservative, patriotic, Republican, American, White, male, older, non-poor, gun owners, Protestant, German American, draft avoiders, and/or those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.
https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2020/06/06/george-floyd-protests-raeford-north-carolina-memorial-dc-protest/3155096001/
— Small business owner: The looters who broke into my store weren’t protesting violence – Roy Rodman
https://www.usatoday.com/story/opinion/2020/06/07/george-floyd-riots-protests-small-business-looted-destroyed-column/3158622001/

WALL STREET JOURNAL
— California and Some Other States See Coronavirus Cases Rise As some hard-hit places keep their daily numbers down, new cases rise elsewhere; New York City prepares to reopen Monday – Talal Ansari and Brianna Abbott
https://www.wsj.com/articles/california-and-some-other-states-see-coronavirus-cases-rise-11591540411

FORBES
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Ever-increasingly, Trump-haters use George Floyd to demonize, denigrate, and condemn the following as being White supremacists, Nazis, KKK members, haters, racists, sexists, bigots, and even worse things who should be gotten rid of once and for all: those who are policemen, Trump supporters, conservative, patriotic, Republican, American, White, male, older, non-poor, gun owners, Protestant, German American, draft avoiders, and/or those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.
https://www.forbes.com/sites/sergeiklebnikov/2020/06/06/floyd-protests-go-global-from-mexico-london-germany-and-france-and-sometimes-violent/

RENO GAZETTE JOURNAL
— OUTSTANDING: Rally shows support for law enforcement officers on Saturday in Carson City – Jim Krajewski
https://www.rgj.com/story/news/2020/06/06/rally-shows-support-law-enforcement-officers-saturday-carson-city/3166125001/

ATHENS BANNER HERALD
— Local law enforcement assist organizers in protest planning, security – Jozsef Papp (DIERSEN: Of course, Trump-haters are doing everything that they can to turn law enforcement against individuals, organizations, companies, governments, and countries that are Trump supporters, conservative, patriotic, Republican, American, White, male, older, non-poor, gun owners, Protestant, German American, draft avoiders, and/or those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.)
https://www.onlineathens.com/news/20200606/local-law-enforcement-assist-organizers-in-protest-planning-security

DELAWARE PUBLIC MEDIA
— Dover law enforcement and protesters march in solidarity – TONY GORMAN (DIERSEN: Of course, Trump-haters are doing everything that they can to turn law enforcement against individuals, organizations, companies, governments, and countries that are Trump supporters, conservative, patriotic, Republican, American, White, male, older, non-poor, gun owners, Protestant, German American, draft avoiders, and/or those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.)
https://www.delawarepublic.org/post/dover-law-enforcement-and-protesters-march-solidarity

ABC4
— Peaceful demonstration brings community and law enforcement together – Curtis Booker and Brittany Johnson (DIERSEN: Of course, Trump-haters are doing everything that they can to turn law enforcement against individuals, organizations, companies, governments, and countries that are Trump supporters, conservative, patriotic, Republican, American, White, male, older, non-poor, gun owners, Protestant, German American, draft avoiders, and/or those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.)
https://www.abc4.com/news/local-news/peaceful-demonstration-brings-community-and-law-enforcement-together/

RICHMOND TIMES DISPATCH
— How workplaces can serve as allies to eradicate racial injustice – KAREN MICHAEL (DIERSEN: Since the 1960s, Democrats and RINOs have used Affirmative Action, Diversity, and Inclusion, that is, patronage, political affiliation discrimination, reverse discrimination, and age discrimination to get rid of Republicans, and especially to get rid of Republicans who are White, male, older, non-poor, conservative, patriotic, gun owners, Protestant, German American, draft avoiders, and those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.)
https://www.richmond.com/business/labor-law-how-workplaces-can-serve-as-allies-to-eradicate-racial-injustice/article_50520c99-bf9a-501a-9f3e-5567674dcee4.html

NPR
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Ever-increasingly, Trump-haters use George Floyd to demonize, denigrate, and condemn the following as being White supremacists, Nazis, KKK members, haters, racists, sexists, bigots, and even worse things who should be gotten rid of once and for all: those who are policemen, Trump supporters, conservative, patriotic, Republican, American, White, male, older, non-poor, gun owners, Protestant, German American, draft avoiders, and/or those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.
https://www.npr.org/2020/06/06/871553038/largely-peaceful-anti-police-brutality-protests-continue-across-the-country

VOX
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Ever-increasingly, Trump-haters use George Floyd to demonize, denigrate, and condemn the following as being White supremacists, Nazis, KKK members, haters, racists, sexists, bigots, and even worse things who should be gotten rid of once and for all: those who are policemen, Trump supporters, conservative, patriotic, Republican, American, White, male, older, non-poor, gun owners, Protestant, German American, draft avoiders, and/or those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.
https://www.vox.com/identities/2020/6/4/21276674/protests-george-floyd-arbery-nationwide-trump

GUARDIAN & BBC
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Ever-increasingly, Trump-haters use George Floyd to demonize, denigrate, and condemn the following as being White supremacists, Nazis, KKK members, haters, racists, sexists, bigots, and even worse things who should be gotten rid of once and for all: those who are policemen, Trump supporters, conservative, patriotic, Republican, American, White, male, older, non-poor, gun owners, Protestant, German American, draft avoiders, and/or those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2020/jun/06/protests-george-floyd-black-lives-matter-saturday
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2020/jun/06/america-george-floyd-protests-trump
https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2020/jun/07/trump-firepower-aimed-at-own-people-george-floyd
https://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-52951093

June 6 Evening Edition

ABC7
— Protesters fill Chicago streets for 2nd weekend to call for end to police brutality – Evelyn Holmes
https://abc7chicago.com/watch-live-chicago-protesters-march-through-downtown-streets/6235170/
— Curfews in Chicago, suburbs including Aurora, Joliet, enacted after looting, unrest
https://abc7chicago.com/chicago-some-suburbs-under-curfews-after-looting-unrest/6227792/
— Protesters pour into DC for city’s largest demonstration against police brutality since George Floyd’s death – AP
https://abc7chicago.com/politics/protesters-pour-into-dc-for-citys-largest-demonstration-yet/6234899/

NBC5
— Chicago Protests: Street Closures in Effect, Thousands March Through City
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/chicago-protests-street-closures-in-effect-as-city-prepares-for-day-of-demonstrations/2285550/

CBS2
— Peaceful Protests In Grant, Union Park; Downtown Road Closures Continue – Jermont Terry
https://chicago.cbslocal.com/2020/06/06/live-updates-peaceful-protest-planned-in-grant-union-park-downtown-road-closures-continue/

FOX NEWS CHICAGO
— George Floyd protests continue Saturday in Chicago
https://www.fox32chicago.com/news/george-floyd-protests-continue-saturday-in-chicago
— Chicago hires more than a hundred private security guards to patrol retail corridors
https://www.fox32chicago.com/news/chicago-hires-more-than-a-hundred-private-security-guards-to-patrol-retail-corridors

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— George Floyd fallout: Crowd estimated at 20,000 people marched to Near North Side; city shutting down stretch of Lake Shore Drive this weekend
https://www.chicagotribune.com/news/breaking/ct-george-floyd-chicago-protests-20200606-ee4mdvafvbfhfcpr7lrzfayypu-story.html
— Obama, Pritzker, Lightfoot, Preckwinkle round out Illinois delegation to Democratic National Convention – RICK PEARSON
https://www.chicagotribune.com/politics/ct-illinois-democratic-delegation-20200606-wgl3cwoeinhnza75ppuv2vrplu-story.html
— Kendall County Fair postponed due to pandemic – LINDA GIRARDI
https://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/aurora-beacon-news/ct-abn-kendall-county-fair-postponed-st-0608-20200606-3wafqjsoi5bshit3bw5onhqmuq-story.html

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— George Floyd rallies in Chicago: 30,000 protestors rally in Union Park, march through streets With Mayor Lori Lightfoot limiting access to the Loop by raising most Chicago River bridges, the huge crowd of protestors marched through the near West and North sides. – Ben Pope
https://chicago.suntimes.com/2020/6/6/21282567/george-floyd-protests-chicago-rally-june-6
— Measure to create Chicago Reparations Commission advances to City Council The resolution would establish a “Chicago Citizens of African Descent Reparations Commission” to investigate how one of the most segregated cities in the nation could best make amends for the impact of slavery. – Maudlyne Ihejirika (DIERSEN: Affirmative Action, Diversity, and Inclusion are reparations.)
https://chicago.suntimes.com/city-hall/2020/6/6/21282299/chicago-reparations-african-american-resolution-city-council
— 72 more Illinois coronavirus deaths  Since the state’s first case was confirmed more than four months ago, a total of 126,890 have tested positive for the virus. The vast majority have recovered. – Mitchell Armentrout
https://chicago.suntimes.com/coronavirus/2020/6/6/21282721/illinois-pritzker-coronavirus-cases-deaths-reopening-june-6
— Protesters pour into DC, other major cities in huge mobilization against police brutality in the wake of George Floyd’s death – AP
https://www.chicagotribune.com/nation-world/ct-nw-george-floyd-protests-around-nation-20200606-xo325xchwzfbhc2tqvhpj5qdnq-story.html

DAILY HERALD
— 1,000+ fill downtown St. Charles for Black Lives Matter rally – John Starks
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20200606/1000-fill-downtown-st-charles-for-black-lives-matter-rally
— Protests, talk about racial injustice and trauma dominate headlines in suburbs  – Madhu Krishnamurthy
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20200606/protests-talk-about-racial-injustice-and-trauma-dominate-headlines-in-suburbs
— Lake County offering voluntary furloughs despite assurances none were planned – Russell Lissau
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20200605/lake-county-offering-voluntary-furloughs-despite-assurances-none-were-planned

WTTW
— Aldermen Rebuff Mayor’s Effort To Block Creation of Reparations Commission – Heather Cherone
https://news.wttw.com/2020/06/06/aldermen-rebuff-mayor-s-effort-block-creation-reparations-commission

FOX ILLINOIS
— Protesters flood streets in huge, peaceful push for change – AP
https://foxillinois.com/news/nation-world/dc-prepares-ahead-of-expected-large-protest-06-06-2020

MCHENRY COUNTY BLOG
— Rockford State Senator Harassed Entering Restaurant: “You Are a Racist! Racist! Racist! Racist!”
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/06/06/rockford-state-senator-harassed-entering-resturant/
— About 30% of Crystal Lake’s “Main” Street Boarded Up
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/06/06/about-30-of-crystal-lakes-main-street-boarded-up/
— Lake County Public Health Department Director Argues Racism Is a Public Health Problem
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/06/06/lake-county-public-health-department-director-argues-racism-is-a-public-health/
— What Leading Democrat Has to Say to the Troops – Madhu Krishnamurthy
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/06/06/what-leading-democrat-has-to-say-to-the-troops/

BREITBART
— Antifa Rioters Are the Tech Economy’s College Discards – NEIL MUNRO
https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2020/06/06/authors-antifa-rioters-are-the-tech-economys-college-discards/

NEWSMAX
— Kinzinger: D.C. Mayor’s Call to Evict Troops ‘Ridiculous’ – Sandy Fitzgerald
https://www.newsmax.com/us/kinzinger-dc-mayor-guard/2020/06/05/id/970778/

PJ MEDIA
— Ivanka Trump Commencement Speech Canceled Due to Her Lack of Wokeness – RICK MORAN
https://pjmedia.com/news-and-politics/rick-moran/2020/06/06/ivanka-trump-commencement-speech-canceled-due-to-her-lack-of-wokeness-n502257

THE HILL
— Coronavirus stalks nation focused on George Floyd protests – REID WILSON
https://thehill.com/policy/healthcare/501362-coronavirus-stalks-nation-focused-on-george-floyd-protests

ASSOCIATED PRESS
— Seattle mayor encourages protesters to get tested for COVID-19
https://www.king5.com/article/news/health/coronavirus/washington-state-seattle-coronavirus-covid-19-pandemic-updates/281-41fa4fb2-a1c9-4688-b0c7-31d26412c2e2

NEW YORK TIMES
— How Messaging Technology Is Helping Fuel Global Protests – AP
https://www.nytimes.com/aponline/2020/06/06/business/bc-us-america-protests-technology.html

WASHINGTON POST
— Thousands gather across D.C. to protest death of George Floyd; mayor celebrates pushing ‘the Army away from our city’
https://www.washingtonpost.com/dc-md-va/2020/06/06/dc-protests-saturday-george-floyd/

PHILADELPHIA INQUIRER
— Philadelphia officials tell protesters to get tested for coronavirus or stay home – Marie McCullough and Tom Avril
https://www.inquirer.com/health/coronavirus/coronavirus-covid19-protesters-test-positive-reopen-20200602.html

June 6 Evening Edition

ABC7
— Protesters fill Chicago streets for 2nd weekend to call for end to police brutality – Evelyn Holmes
https://abc7chicago.com/watch-live-chicago-protesters-march-through-downtown-streets/6235170/
— Curfews in Chicago, suburbs including Aurora, Joliet, enacted after looting, unrest
https://abc7chicago.com/chicago-some-suburbs-under-curfews-after-looting-unrest/6227792/
— Protesters pour into DC for city’s largest demonstration against police brutality since George Floyd’s death – AP
https://abc7chicago.com/politics/protesters-pour-into-dc-for-citys-largest-demonstration-yet/6234899/

NBC5
— Chicago Protests: Street Closures in Effect, Thousands March Through City
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/chicago-protests-street-closures-in-effect-as-city-prepares-for-day-of-demonstrations/2285550/

CBS2
— Peaceful Protests In Grant, Union Park; Downtown Road Closures Continue – Jermont Terry
https://chicago.cbslocal.com/2020/06/06/live-updates-peaceful-protest-planned-in-grant-union-park-downtown-road-closures-continue/

FOX NEWS CHICAGO
— George Floyd protests continue Saturday in Chicago
https://www.fox32chicago.com/news/george-floyd-protests-continue-saturday-in-chicago
— Chicago hires more than a hundred private security guards to patrol retail corridors
https://www.fox32chicago.com/news/chicago-hires-more-than-a-hundred-private-security-guards-to-patrol-retail-corridors

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— George Floyd fallout: Crowd estimated at 20,000 people marched to Near North Side; city shutting down stretch of Lake Shore Drive this weekend
https://www.chicagotribune.com/news/breaking/ct-george-floyd-chicago-protests-20200606-ee4mdvafvbfhfcpr7lrzfayypu-story.html
— Obama, Pritzker, Lightfoot, Preckwinkle round out Illinois delegation to Democratic National Convention – RICK PEARSON
https://www.chicagotribune.com/politics/ct-illinois-democratic-delegation-20200606-wgl3cwoeinhnza75ppuv2vrplu-story.html
— Kendall County Fair postponed due to pandemic – LINDA GIRARDI
https://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/aurora-beacon-news/ct-abn-kendall-county-fair-postponed-st-0608-20200606-3wafqjsoi5bshit3bw5onhqmuq-story.html

— Protesters pour into DC, other major cities in huge mobilization against police brutality in the wake of George Floyd’s death – AP
https://www.chicagotribune.com/nation-world/ct-nw-george-floyd-protests-around-nation-20200606-xo325xchwzfbhc2tqvhpj5qdnq-story.html

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— George Floyd rallies in Chicago: 30,000 protestors rally in Union Park, march through streets With Mayor Lori Lightfoot limiting access to the Loop by raising most Chicago River bridges, the huge crowd of protestors marched through the near West and North sides. – Ben Pope
https://chicago.suntimes.com/2020/6/6/21282567/george-floyd-protests-chicago-rally-june-6
— Measure to create Chicago Reparations Commission advances to City Council The resolution would establish a “Chicago Citizens of African Descent Reparations Commission” to investigate how one of the most segregated cities in the nation could best make amends for the impact of slavery. – Maudlyne Ihejirika (DIERSEN: Affirmative Action, Diversity, and Inclusion are reparations.)
https://chicago.suntimes.com/city-hall/2020/6/6/21282299/chicago-reparations-african-american-resolution-city-council
— 72 more Illinois coronavirus deaths Since the state’s first case was confirmed more than four months ago, a total of 126,890 have tested positive for the virus. The vast majority have recovered. – Mitchell Armentrout
https://chicago.suntimes.com/coronavirus/2020/6/6/21282721/illinois-pritzker-coronavirus-cases-deaths-reopening-june-6

DAILY HERALD
— 1,000+ fill downtown St. Charles for Black Lives Matter rally – John Starks
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20200606/1000-fill-downtown-st-charles-for-black-lives-matter-rally
— Protests, talk about racial injustice and trauma dominate headlines in suburbs – Madhu Krishnamurthy
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20200606/protests-talk-about-racial-injustice-and-trauma-dominate-headlines-in-suburbs
— Lake County offering voluntary furloughs despite assurances none were planned – Russell Lissau
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20200605/lake-county-offering-voluntary-furloughs-despite-assurances-none-were-plannedWTTW
— Aldermen Rebuff Mayor’s Effort To Block Creation of Reparations Commission – Heather Cherone
https://news.wttw.com/2020/06/06/aldermen-rebuff-mayor-s-effort-block-creation-reparations-commission

FOX ILLINOIS
— Protesters flood streets in huge, peaceful push for change – AP
https://foxillinois.com/news/nation-world/dc-prepares-ahead-of-expected-large-protest-06-06-2020

MCHENRY COUNTY BLOG
— Rockford State Senator Harassed Entering Restaurant: “You Are a Racist! Racist! Racist! Racist!”
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/06/06/rockford-state-senator-harassed-entering-resturant/
— About 30% of Crystal Lake’s “Main” Street Boarded Up
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/06/06/about-30-of-crystal-lakes-main-street-boarded-up/
— Lake County Public Health Department Director Argues Racism Is a Public Health Problem
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/06/06/lake-county-public-health-department-director-argues-racism-is-a-public-health/
— What Leading Democrat Has to Say to the Troops
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/06/06/what-leading-democrat-has-to-say-to-the-troops/

BREITBART
— Antifa Rioters Are the Tech Economy’s College Discards – NEIL MUNRO
https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2020/06/06/authors-antifa-rioters-are-the-tech-economys-college-discards/NEWSMAX
— Kinzinger: D.C. Mayor’s Call to Evict Troops ‘Ridiculous’ – Sandy Fitzgerald
https://www.newsmax.com/us/kinzinger-dc-mayor-guard/2020/06/05/id/970778/

PJ MEDIA
— Ivanka Trump Commencement Speech Canceled Due to Her Lack of Wokeness – RICK MORAN
https://pjmedia.com/news-and-politics/rick-moran/2020/06/06/ivanka-trump-commencement-speech-canceled-due-to-her-lack-of-wokeness-n502257

THE HILL
— Coronavirus stalks nation focused on George Floyd protests – REID WILSON
https://thehill.com/policy/healthcare/501362-coronavirus-stalks-nation-focused-on-george-floyd-protests

ASSOCIATED PRESS
— Seattle mayor encourages protesters to get tested for COVID-19
https://www.king5.com/article/news/health/coronavirus/washington-state-seattle-coronavirus-covid-19-pandemic-updates/281-41fa4fb2-a1c9-4688-b0c7-31d26412c2e2

NEW YORK TIMES
— How Messaging Technology Is Helping Fuel Global Protests – AP
https://www.nytimes.com/aponline/2020/06/06/business/bc-us-america-protests-technology.html

WASHINGTON POST
— Thousands gather across D.C. to protest death of George Floyd; mayor celebrates pushing ‘the Army away from our city’
https://www.washingtonpost.com/dc-md-va/2020/06/06/dc-protests-saturday-george-floyd/

PHILADELPHIA INQUIRER
— Philadelphia officials tell protesters to get tested for coronavirus or stay home – Marie McCullough and Tom Avril
https://www.inquirer.com/health/coronavirus/coronavirus-covid19-protesters-test-positive-reopen-20200602.html

June 5 Evening Edition

ABC7
— Chicago protest in Union Park calls for city to defund Chicago Police Department – Liz Nagy
https://abc7chicago.com/society/union-park-protest-calls-for-city-to-defund-cpd-watch-live/6234059/
— Many Chicago businesses remain boarded up ahead of 2nd weekend of protests; Mayor Lightfoot promises protection – Craig Wall and Sarah Schulte
https://abc7chicago.com/lightfoot-announces-new-measures-ahead-of-2nd-weekend-of-protests/6233028/
— 70-year-old woman mauled to death by dog in Country Club Hills – AP
https://abc7chicago.com/woman-70–mauled-to-death-by-dog-in-country-club-hills/6233250/?cmp=emc-wls-news-headlines-6/5/2020

NBC5
— Mayor Lightfoot Announces Several Safety Measures Ahead of Weekend Protests
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/mayor-lightfoot-announces-several-safety-measures-ahead-of-weekend-protests/2285385/
— Republicans Look at Multi-City Convention for Trump’s Renomination A rolling convention could allow the president to say he held the highest-attended event ever for a nominee
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/national-international/republicans-look-at-multi-city-convention-for-trumps-renomination/2284896/

FOX NEWS CHICAGO
— DC paints ‘Black Lives Matter’ on road that leads to White House ahead of weekend protests – Bob Barnard and Stephanie Ramirez
https://www.fox32chicago.com/news/dc-paints-black-lives-matter-on-road-that-leads-to-white-house-ahead-of-weekend-protests
— Citing jobs, Trump claims victory over virus, econ collapse – AP
https://www.fox32chicago.com/news/citing-jobs-trump-claims-victory-over-virus-econ-collapse

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— Gov. J.B. Pritzker raises his national profile with rebuke of President Donald Trump over George Floyd fallout – RICK PEARSON
https://www.chicagotribune.com/politics/ct-jb-pritzker-donald-trump-20200605-j2dtl5cpurfgtfzarkhxci3kx4-story.html
— Many in tech cheered when Twitter added labels to President Trump’s tweets. But civil libertarians caution that social media companies are moving into uncharted waters. – NELLIE BOWLES
https://www.chicagotribune.com/nation-world/ct-nw-nyt-social-media-content-moderation-20200605-twqovwrbarfs5pflcjc4wa5dpy-story.html
— George Floyd fallout: Police Board president says officers hit him with batons at protest; 2 cops involved in Brickyard Mall incident relieved of police powers; Lightfoot calls for firing of cop who flipped off protesters
https://www.chicagotribune.com/news/breaking/ct-george-floyd-chicago-protests-20200605-5xlqiyxfzfhfhcajakmjaritfq-story.html
— Hundreds of health care workers in Chicago take a silent knee in #WhiteCoatsforBlackLives demonstration: ‘It’s a human rights issue. It’s a health care issue.’ – Heidi Stevens
https://www.chicagotribune.com/columns/heidi-stevens/ct-heidi-stevens-white-coats-for-black-lives-prentice-0605-20200605-xi5minngkffuhlzz56jkhse6su-story.html

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— Downstate rally shows we really need to listen to what protesters are saying After listening carefully and thoughtfully, we need buy-in from all good people and then we need them to come to the table with their ideas. – Rich Miller
https://chicago.suntimes.com/columnists/2020/6/5/21282111/rich-miller-george-floyd-protests-police-reform
— Police Board president files complaint after being struck by CPD during weekend protests “I, indeed, was one of several individuals physically hit and struck by Chicago police on Sunday as they clashed with protestors,” Board president Ghian Foreman said in a statement issued Friday afternoon. – Sam Charles
https://chicago.suntimes.com/2020/6/5/21282107/police-board-president-complaint-cpd-copa-protests-ghian-foreman
— State sees 59 more COVID-19 deaths, and Pritzker ‘worried’ protest crowds could mean more cases down the road The state has lost 5,795 to the pandemic. Public health officials reported 1,156 new cases out of 18,903 tests returned for a daily positivity rate of 6%. So far, 1,000,919 tests have been performed. – Tina Sfondeles
https://chicago.suntimes.com/politics/2020/6/5/21281970/another-59-deaths-covid-19-million-tests-pritzker-protests-coronavirus
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: What do you say to CEOs who paint their companies as being anti-Trump, anti-Protestant, anti-conservative, anti-patriotic, anti-Republican, anti-American, anti-White, anti-male, anti-older people, anti-heterosexuals, 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://chicago.suntimes.com/2020/6/5/21280475/george-floyd-demonstrations-corporate-statements-racial-social-justice-colin-kapernick-nfl

DAILY HERALD
— ‘White Coats for Black Lives’: Suburban health care workers show support for racial justice – Lauren Rohr
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20200605/white-coats-for-black-lives-suburban-health-care-workers-show-support-for-racial-justice
— Naperville Park District loses fight for temporary restraining order against governor – Susan Sarkauskas
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20200605/naperville-park-district-loses-fight-for-temporary-restraining-order-against-governor
— 6 more people charged with felonies in Aurora riot, looting – Harry Hitzeman
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20200605/6-more-people-charged-with-felonies-in-aurora-riot-looting
— Addison traffic court temporarily moved to Wheaton – Susan Sarkauskas
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20200605/addison-traffic-court-temporarily-moved-to-wheaton

NPR ILLINOIS
— ‘Black Lives Matter Plaza,’ Across From White House, Is Christened By D.C. Leaders – COLIN DWYER
https://www.nprillinois.org/post/black-lives-matter-plaza-across-white-house-christened-dc-leaders#stream/0

ILLINOIS LEAKS
— Illinois Governor Pritzker – Selective impartiality for press access – hypocrisy exposed – KIRK ALLEN
https://edgarcountywatchdogs.com/2020/06/illinois-governor-pritzker-selective-impartiality-for-press-access-hypocrisy-exposed/
— Property Value impacted by civil unrest and COVID-19; Disasters qualify for reassessment – KIRK ALLEN
https://edgarcountywatchdogs.com/2020/06/property-value-impacted-by-civil-unrest-and-covid-19-disasters-qualify-for-reassessment/

ILLINOIS FAMILY ACTION
— Hairbrained Schemes to Defund Police – Laurie Higgins
https://illinoisfamilyaction.org/2020/06/hairbrained-schemes-to-defund-police/

CAPITOL FAX
— AG Raoul opens up to employees: “I’m angry”
https://capitolfax.com/2020/06/05/ag-raoul-opens-up-to-employees-im-angry/
— Lightfoot talks about policing: No vigilantes, cops must wear masks, be respectful of citizens, but police will remain in schools and CPD won’t be “defunded”
https://capitolfax.com/2020/06/05/lightfoot-talks-about-policing-no-vigilantes-cops-must-wear-masks-be-respectful-of-citizens-but-they-will-remain-in-schools-and-cpd-wont-be-defunded/

— Pritzker says legislature needs a plan before returning for a special session – Supports concept of requiring a special prosecutor for all officer-involved deaths – Points to lessening violence – Repeats call for federal assistance for state and local governments – Hospitalization numbers two to three weeks after start of protests will show whether demonstrations caused a spike – Talks challenges of reopening casinos – Talks summer school – Asks Scott County residents to be careful – More assistance coming for small businesses – “Hard to second guess when you’re in a dynamic environment”

https://capitolfax.com/2020/06/05/pritzker-says-legislature-needs-a-plan-before-returning-for-a-special-session-supports-concept-of-requiring-a-special-prosecutor-for-all-officer-involved-deaths-points-to-lessening-violence-repeats-ca/

— 1,156 new cases, 59 additional deaths

https://capitolfax.com/2020/06/05/1156-new-cases-59-additional-deaths/

WASHINGTON TIMES
— Head of White House journalists’ group objects to seats too close together at Trump event – Dave Boyer
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2020/jun/5/jonathan-karl-objects-seats-too-close-together-tru/

RUSH LIMBAUGH
— We’re Witnessing the Massive Failure of Liberalism
https://www.rushlimbaugh.com/daily/2020/06/05/were-witnessing-the-massive-failure-of-liberalism/

BREITBART
— Democrat Senators Kneel During Moment of Silence for George Floyd – JOSHUA CAPLAN
https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2020/06/05/democrat-senators-kneel-during-moment-of-silence-for-george-floyd/
— Your Handy-Dandy Survival Guide to Life Under Social Justice Mob Rule – JOHN NOLTE
https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2020/06/05/your-handy-dandy-survival-guide-life-social-justice-mob-rule/

NEW YORK TIMES
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Trump-haters crow about their success in promoting hatred against law enforcement.
https://www.nytimes.com/reuters/2020/06/05/us/05reuters-minneapolis-police-protests-rural.html

WASHINGTON POST
— ‘Black Lives Matter’: In giant yellow letters, D.C. mayor sends message to Trump – Fenit Nirappil, Julie Zauzmer and Rachel Chason
https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/dc-politics/bowser-black-lives-matter-street/2020/06/05/eb44ff4a-a733-11ea-bb20-ebf0921f3bbd_story.html
— Facebook employees said they were ‘caught in an abusive relationship’ with Trump as internal debates raged A week of internal debates shows widespread anxiety about how the company will handle abuse going into 2020, according to a trove of internal documents obtained by The Washington Post. – Elizabeth Dwoskin and Nitasha Tiku
https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2020/06/05/facebook-zuckerberg-trump/

WALL STREET JOURNAL
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Ever-increasingly, corporations paint themselves as being anti-Trump, anti-Protestant, anti-conservative, anti-patriotic, anti-Republican, anti-American, anti-White, anti-male, anti-older people, anti-rich people, anti-gun owners, anti-draft avoiders, anti-German Americans, and/or anti-those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time.
https://www.wsj.com/articles/corporate-activism-gets-its-day-ben-jerrys-has-been-at-it-for-decades-11591365921

May 28 Evening Edition

WHITE HOUSE
— President Trump signs order to fight online censorship
https://www.whitehouse.gov/1600daily/

ABC7
— Trump signs executive order targeting social media companies after fact checks applied to his tweets
https://abc7chicago.com/politics/trump-escalates-war-on-twitter-social-media-protections/6217025/

NBC5
— One Day Before Entering Phase 3, Illinois Reports 1,527 New Coronavirus Cases Much of Illinois is set to enter its next stage of reopening Friday
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/one-day-before-entering-phase-3-illinois-reports-1527-new-coronavirus-cases/2279458/
— All 4 of Illinois’ Health Regions Will be Allowed to Enter Phase 3 Friday: Pritzker As of Thursday, just two days remained in the statewide stay-at-home order, but regions can begin entering phase three Friday
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/all-4-of-illinois-health-regions-will-be-allowed-to-enter-phase-3-friday-pritzker-says/2279486/

CBS2
— Lightfoot : Phase 3 In Chicago Begins June 3
https://chicago.cbslocal.com/2020/05/28/lightfoot-phase-3-in-chicago-begins-june-3/

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— Pritzker bolsters testing rules for nursing homes, issues Phase 3 ‘guidance’ for churches Each long-term care facility will be required to report to public health officials the number of residents and staff tested, and the number of positive and negative test results. The facilities must also make sure a copy of infection control policies and procedures is provided to residents and to the families of residents. – Mitchell Armentrout and Tina Sfondeles
https://chicago.suntimes.com/coronavirus/2020/5/28/21273753/illinois-pritzker-coronavirus-cases-deaths-reopening-may-28
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: A Trump-hater says “Trump stomps on his Twitter megaphone The president’s assault on social media for daring to fact-check him is a reminder: He will take everything down with him.”
https://chicago.suntimes.com/columnists/2020/5/28/21272978/trump-twitter-fact-check-free-speech-vote-fraud-election-mail-in-ballots

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— Mayor Lori Lightfoot says Chicago will move to phase 3 of her reopening plan on June 3 but warns: ‘COVID-19 is still very much part of our present’ – JOHN BYRNE, DAN PETRELLA and ADAM LUKACH
https://www.chicagotribune.com/coronavirus/ct-coronavirus-chicago-lightfoot-reopening-20200528-cefwiuidwnfd7a57m25uavq6me-story.html
— COVID-19 spurs union pushes among Chicago-area essential workers. ‘We’re not just burger flippers. We’ve been essential.’ – Ally Marotti
https://www.chicagotribune.com/coronavirus/ct-coronavirus-chicago-essential-workers-unionize-20200528-ggbhu4gec5fm7paj4fvbh6cpmu-story.html
— For second straight day, crowd confronts Chicago police making arrest on gun charges – Deanese Williams-Harris
https://www.chicagotribune.com/news/breaking/ct-chicago-police-confront-crowds-20200528-hfgglk2t7jgyfa2ucl7sovwvtm-story.html
— Bosses say $600 coronavirus unemployment boost makes reopening harder. Some workers ‘are making more money than they’ve ever made by not working right now.’ – Alexia Elejalde-Ruiz
https://www.chicagotribune.com/coronavirus/ct-pandemic-unemployment-benefits-600-per-week-20200528-skxom4r2obczxa6vef5b7iivz4-story.html

DAILY HERALD
— State reports 104 more COVID-19 deaths, passes 115,000 total cases – Marni Pyke
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20200528/state-reports-104-more-covid-19-deaths-passes-115000-total-cases
— Job losses continue to mount in U.S. despite reopenings – AP
https://www.dailyherald.com/business/20200528/job-losses-continue-to-mount-in-us-despite-reopenings

CRAIN’S CHICAGO BUSINESS
— Kaegi to cut assessments on homes, condos by 8 to 12 percent The Cook County Assessor has unveiled his plan to reduce the tax burden on most residential and commercial properties to account for the coronavirus pandemic. – ALBY GALLUN
https://www.chicagobusiness.com/commercial-real-estate/kaegi-cut-assessments-homes-condos-8-12-percent

CHAMPAIGN/URBANA NEWS GAZETTE
— Pay hike coming for legislators? Dems, GOP at odds on question – Jim Dey
https://www.news-gazette.com/opinion/columns/jim-dey-pay-hike-coming-for-legislators-dems-gop-at-odds-on-question/article_a39b07ef-fdb9-54ae-afd4-80c2dbb925b9.html

NPR ILLINOIS
— Stung By Twitter, Trump Signs Executive Order To Weaken Social Media Companies – BOBBY ALLYN
https://www.nprillinois.org/post/stung-twitter-trump-signs-executive-order-weaken-social-media-companies#stream/0

MCHENRY COUNTY BLOG
— Police State of Illinois Hits the Neighborhood
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/05/28/police-state-of-illinois-hits-the-neighborhood/
— Ugaste Summarizes Legislation Session
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/05/28/ugaste-summarizes-legislation-session/
— IL-6: Jeanne Ives Critiques State Budget…Again
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/05/28/il-6-jeanne-ives-critiques-state-budget-again/
— Wilcox on Pay Raise
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/05/28/146731/
— Skillicorn-Pritzker in Conflict
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/05/27/skillicorn-pritzker-in-conflict/
— IL-06/IL-14/IL-17: Jeanne Ives and Jim Oberweis Promoted to Top Tier of NRCC
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/05/27/il-06-il-14-il-17-jeanne-ives-and-jim-oberweis-promoted-to-top-tier-of-nrcc/
— Ugaste Puts Forth Checks and Balances Idea
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/05/27/ugaste-puts-forth-checks-and-balances-idea/
— AJ Friend DCFS Caseworker Carols Acosta’s Disciplinary Records Secret Until Final Decision
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/05/26/acosta-dcfs-disciplinary-records-secret-until-final-decision/
— Questions Governor Pritzker Should Answer, But Hasn’
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/05/26/questions-governor-pritzker-should-answer-but-hasnt/

CAPITOL FAX
— McSweeney forces removal of Blagojevich video, outs person behind it
https://capitolfax.com/2020/05/28/mcsweeney-forces-removal-of-blagojevich-video-outs-person-behind-it/
— 1,527 new cases, 104 additional deaths
https://capitolfax.com/2020/05/28/1527-new-cases-104-additional-deaths/
— Pritzker says IDPH has offered “suggestions” to churches – Says he’s received “pushback” from some private nursing homes – IDPH will file new rule on nursing homes – Still looking at what to do about IDPH rule – Dodges question about Willie Wilson – Employers should use “common decency” when bring workers back – Will wait on feds before making any more budget decisions – Central Illinois hospitalization numbers improve – “We might potentially have to move backwards in the phases – “Not our intention” to make changes to Phase 4 guidance – No plans to dine at restaurant this weekend – No decision about ending daily briefing – Repeats that he has never encouraged police enforcement – Suggests GOP demand for IDES audit could be a “political move” – Still pondering school reopening – All testing is free – Asked about dangers of Legionella in large buildings – Testing and tracing metrics are “internal goals” – Points to federal rules on unemployment and workers who refuse to return – “Difficult for us to open theaters in the near future” – Dr. Ezike talks rules for malls – Dr. Ezike monitoring outbreak at county jail with ICE detainees
https://capitolfax.com/2020/05/28/pritzker-says-idph-has-offered-suggestions-to-churches/
— COVID-19 roundup
https://capitolfax.com/2020/05/28/covid-19-roundup-45/
— Justice Kavanaugh orders Illinois to respond to church filing by tonight
https://capitolfax.com/2020/05/28/justice-kavanaugh-orders-illinois-to-respond-to-church-filing-by-tonight/
— Poll finds support for Clean Energy Jobs Act, Pritzker approval 56-40, State legislative Democrats more popular than Trump
https://capitolfax.com/2020/05/28/poll-finds-support-for-clean-energy-jobs-act-pritzker-approval-56-40-state-legislative-democrats-more-popular-than-trump/
— 21 million Americans currently receiving unemployment assistance
https://capitolfax.com/2020/05/28/21-million-americans-currently-receiving-unemployment-assistance/

WASHINGTON EXAMINER
— Joe Biden confuses D-Day date with Pearl Harbor attack – Naomi Lim
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/joe-biden-confuses-d-day-date-with-pearl-harbor-attack

NEWSMAX
— Democrats Hate Trump More Than They’ll Ever Love America – Patrick Murray
https://www.newsmax.com/patrickmurray/tds-covid-china/2020/05/28/id/969494/

THE HILL
— Trump signs order targeting social media firms’ legal protections – CHRIS MILLS RODRIGO AND MORGAN CHALFANT
https://thehill.com/policy/technology/500006-trump-signs-order-targeting-social-media-firms-legal-protections

REUTERS
— Trump move could scrap or weaken law that protects social media companies – Nandita Bose, Jeff Mason
https://www.reuters.com/article/us-twitter-trump-executive-order-social/trump-move-could-scrap-or-weaken-law-that-protects-social-media-companies-idUSKBN2340MW
— U.S. weekly jobless claims still elevated; core capital goods orders fall – Lucia Mutikani
https://www.reuters.com/article/us-usa-economy/us-weekly-jobless-claims-still-elevated-core-capital-goods-orders-fall-idUSKBN234208
— What’s in the law protecting internet companies – and can Trump change it? – Jonathan Weber, Elizabeth Culliford
https://www.reuters.com/article/us-twitter-trump-executive-order-explain/explainer-whats-in-the-law-protecting-internet-companies-and-can-trump-change-it-idUSKBN23434V

NEW YORK TIMES
— Legal Shield for Social Media Is Targeted by Trump Section 230, from a 1996 federal law, was meant to protect young internet companies from liability. Lawmakers have threatened to change it. – Daisuke Wakabayashi (DIERSEN: I should write a book about those who have attacked me for my including links in GOPUSA ILLINOIS emails to articles that others have published. I would focus on candidates, their political consultants, their campaign managers, their staff members, their volunteers, their operatives, and their dupes. I would focus on the articles that candidates did not like because they were critical of the candidate or were positive about the candidate’s opponent. I would focus on candidates who focus on destroying those like me who they cannot manipulate or dominate.)
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/05/28/business/section-230-internet-speech.html
— Trump’s Order on Social Media Could Harm One Person in Particular: Trump Without certain liability protections, companies like Twitter would have to be more aggressive about policing messages that press the boundaries — like the president’s. – Peter Baker and Daisuke Wakabayashi
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/05/28/us/politics/trump-social-media-executive-order.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: A Trump-hater says “How White Women Use Themselves as Instruments of Terror.”
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/05/27/opinion/racism-white-women.html

WASHINGTON POST
— Trump signs order that could punish social media companies for how they police content, drawing criticism and doubts of legality – Tony Romm and Elizabeth Dwoskin
https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2020/05/28/trump-social-media-executive-order/

NEW YORK MAGAZINE
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: A Trump-hater says “Trump’s Dangerous Desire for an In-Person Political Convention.”
https://nymag.com/intelligencer/2020/05/trumps-dangerous-desire-for-an-old-school-convention.html

JD SUPRA
— DISGUSTING, TRAGIC: Employer Rights Go Up in Smoke: NYC Largely Bans Marijuana Testing of Prospective Employees
https://www.jdsupra.com/legalnews/employer-rights-go-up-in-smoke-nyc-70881/?

FIVE THIRTY EIGHT
— The Voters Who Don’t Like Trump Or Biden – Geoffrey Skelley (DIERSEN: Trump and Biden share the following demographics: older, White, male, married, Christian, non-poor, gun owners, draft avoiders, and their ancestors have been in America for a long time.)
https://fivethirtyeight.com/features/is-trump-losing-among-voters-who-dont-like-him-or-biden/

RASMUSSEN REPORTS
— 27% of Blacks Say Black Voter Who Chooses Trump Over Biden Is Not Really Black
https://www.rasmussenreports.com/public_content/politics/elections/election_2020/27_of_blacks_say_black_voter_who_chooses_trump_over_biden_is_not_really_black

May 21 Evening Edition

ABC7
— Maskless Trump tours Michigan Ford plant producing ventilators – AP
https://abc7chicago.com/politics/maskless-trump-tours-michigan-ford-plant-producing-ventilators/6201653/

NBC5
— Illinois Sets Single-Day Testing Record as 2,268 New Coronavirus Cases Reported Health officials also reported 87 additional deaths Thursday afternoon
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/illinois-coronavirus-cases-rise-to-102686-as-state-reports-2268-new-cases/2276050/
— Pritzker Favors Expanding Vote-by-Mail Program Despite Criticism from Republicans
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/pritzker-favors-expanding-vote-by-mail-program-despite-criticism-from-republicans/2276182/
— Illinois Lawmaker Wears Mask Day After Being Booted From Legislative Session Over Refusal Rep. Darren Bailey has been a frequent critic of coronavirus restrictions, including filing suit against Gov. Pritzker’s stay-at-home order – Shelby Bremer and James Neveau
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/chicago-politics/illinois-lawmaker-wears-mask-day-after-being-booted-from-legislative-session-over-refusal/2276011/
— Pritzker Moves Bailey’s Lawsuit Over Stay-at-Home Order to Federal Court State Rep. Darren Bailey’s argument that the governor’s order violated his civil rights provided the basis for the Illinois attorney general’s motion to transfer the case – Shelby Bremer
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/chicago-politics/pritzker-moves-baileys-lawsuit-over-stay-at-home-order-to-federal-court/2275951/
— Illinois Lawmakers, 6 Feet Apart, Catch Up on Delayed Work – John O’Connor
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/chicago-politics/illinois-lawmakers-6-feet-apart-catch-up-on-delayed-work/2275775/

FOX NEWS CHICAGO
— Illinois processes 29,307 coronavirus tests in last 24 hours – the state’s highest total to date
https://www.fox32chicago.com/news/illinois-processes-29307-coronavirus-tests-in-last-24-hours-the-states-highest-total-to-date
— Vote-by-mail expansion ready for Illinois House floor vote – AP
https://www.fox32chicago.com/news/vote-by-mail-expansion-ready-for-illinois-house-floor-vote-1

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— Illinois House committee advances legislation to expand vote-by-mail program despite questions from GOP – JAMIE MUNKS
https://www.chicagotribune.com/politics/ct-illinois-mail-in-voting-20200521-zadsqoq56vh6lf4dhhxumusqta-story.html

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— 87 more Illinois coronavirus deaths as state unemployment tops 16% More than 1.2 million people have filed for unemployment benefits since the beginning of March. More than 4,600 people have died of the coronavirus in Illinois over that time, too. – Mitchell Armentrout
https://chicago.suntimes.com/coronavirus/2020/5/21/21266637/pritzker-illinois-coronavirus-reopening-cases-deaths-may-21
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: A Trump-hater says “Trump smashes the right’s ability to police itself.”
https://chicago.suntimes.com/columnists/2020/5/21/21266542/michelle-malkin-proud-boys-paul-nehlen-vdare-groypers-neo-nazis-mona-charen

DAILY HERALD
— State’s COVID-19 infection rate continues to decline; 87 more dead – Jake Griffin
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20200521/states-covid-19-infection-rate-continues-to-decline-87-more-dead
— State has spent nearly $240 million on COVID-19 response – Jake Griffin
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20200521/state-has-spent-nearly-240-million-on-covid-19-response

WTTW
— Illinois Set to ‘Chase’ Voters to Mail In Their Ballots – Amanda Vinicky
https://news.wttw.com/2020/05/21/illinois-set-chase-voters-mail-their-ballots

FOX ILLINOIS
— Trump slams mail-in balloting promoted by his own campaign – AP
https://foxillinois.com/news/coronavirus/trump-slams-mail-in-balloting-promoted-by-his-own-campaign

NEWS CHANNEL 20
— Number of unemployed Illinois workers jumps 280%
https://newschannel20.com/news/local/number-of-unemployed-illinois-workers-jumps-280

CRYSTAL LAKE PATCH
— McHenry County Challenges Pritzker’s Executive Order Illinois’ defense of Gov. JB Pritzker’s ban on large church gatherings “is on dangerous ground,” argued McHenry County State’s Attorney. – Danny Wicentowski
https://patch.com/illinois/crystallake/mchenry-states-attorney-challenges-pritzker-executive-order

ILLINOIS POLICY INSTITUTE
— PRITZKER THREATENS LOCAL POLICE WHO DON’T ENFORCE HIS STAY-AT-HOME ORDER – Ben Szalinski
https://www.illinoispolicy.org/pritzker-threatens-local-police-who-dont-enforce-his-stay-at-home-order/

CAPITOL FAX
— Pritzker says vote by mail bill “a reasonable compromise” – Explains federalism – Explains state needs legislation to distribute federal $ to local governments – Explains federalism – Talks about new job report – Dodges childcare question – Concerned about privacy issues with contact tracing apps – Repeats need for federal money – Repeats need for federal money – Repeats need for federal money – Repeats need for federal money – “Running government is not like running a business” – Now unsure about state fairs – IDPH working on guidance for youth sports – Won’t apologize to Florida and Georgia – State workers coming back in Phase 3 – Asked about hiring Illinois union contractors during a recession to work on his Wisconsin farm – Happy for a workers’ comp deal – Still wants a Chicago casino – “An awful lot can happen in a day and a half” – Defers lawsuit question to AG
https://capitolfax.com/2020/05/21/pritzker-says-vote-by-mail-bill-a-reasonable-compromise/
— 2,268 new cases, 87 additional deaths
https://capitolfax.com/2020/05/21/2268-new-cases-87-additional-deaths/
— COVID-19 roundup
https://capitolfax.com/2020/05/21/covid-19-roundup-42/
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Pritzker supporters blast Bailey
https://capitolfax.com/2020/05/21/the-democrats-favorite-republican/
— AG Raoul files notice to remove Bailey’s case to federal court
https://capitolfax.com/2020/05/21/ag-raoul-files-notice-to-remove-baileys-case-to-federal-court/
— Illinois’ April unemployment rate was 16.4 percent
https://capitolfax.com/2020/05/21/illinois-april-unemployment-rate-was-164-percent/
— Illinois eyes borrowing $4.5 billion from Federal Reserve program
https://capitolfax.com/2020/05/21/illinois-eyes-borrowing-45-billion-from-federal-reserve-program/
— Illinois set to greatly expand vote by mail
https://capitolfax.com/2020/05/21/illinois-set-to-great-expand-vote-by-mail/

WASHINGTON EXAMINER
— Illinois Senate Republican leader Bill Brady files bill to reopen Illinois business by June – Cole Lauterbach
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/politics/senate-republican-leader-files-bill-to-reopen-illinois-business-by-june

CBN NEWS
— 16 Facts That Prove America Is in Deep Trouble and Why ‘The Return’ Is so Critical – Jonathan Cahn, Kevin Jessip
https://www1.cbn.com/cbnnews/us/2020/may/16-facts-that-prove-america-is-in-deep-trouble-and-why-the-return-is-so-critical

THE HILL
— Trump says US won’t close over second COVID-19 wave – MORGAN CHALFANT
https://thehill.com/homenews/administration/499054-trump-says-he-will-not-close-country-if-there-is-a-second-wave-of

May 14 Evening Edition

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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


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

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

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

RASMUSSEN REPORTS
— 23% of Republicans Think GOP Should Nominate Someone Other Than Trump (DIERSEN: What do you say to Republican candidates who hint/imply/argue/shout that they are one or more of the following: anti-Trump, anti-Protestant, anti-conservative, anti-White, anti-male, anti-older people, anti-rich people, anti-gun owners, anti-German Americans, anti-draft avoiders, and/or anti-those whose ancestors have been in America for a long time?)
https://www.rasmussenreports.com/public_content/politics/elections/election_2020/23_of_republicans_think_gop_should_nominate_someone_other_than_trump

May 14 Morning Edition

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

May 8 Evening Edition

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

May 7 Evening Edition

ABC7
— COVID-19 test shortages persist in Illinois, crimping plans for return to normal – Chuck Goudie, Barb Markoff, Christine Tressel, Ross Weidner and Jonathan Fagg
https://abc7chicago.com/health/covid-19-test-shortages-persist-in-illinois-crimping-plans-for-return-to-normal/6161490/
— COVID-19 cases reach 70K, over 3K deaths; Pritzker defends reopening plan to GOP lawmakers, business groups Plan to reopen Illinois doesn’t move quickly enough, critics say – Craig Wall, Eric Horng and Jessica D’Onofrio
https://abc7chicago.com/society/gov-pritzker-defends-plan-to-reopen-illinois/6160533/
— COVID-19 cases reach 70K, over 3K deaths; gig workers, independent contractors eligible for unemployment starting Monday Illinois unemployment claims up 12x since last year – Craig Wall, Eric Horng and Jessica D’Onofrio
https://abc7chicago.com/society/gov-pritzker-announces-more-help-for-illinois-unemployed/6160533/
— Presidential valet has coronavirus; Trump again tests negative – AP
https://abc7chicago.com/health/presidential-valet-has-coronavirus;-trump-again-tests-negative/6160479/
— Trump administration shelves detailed guide to reopening country – AP
https://abc7chicago.com/health/trump-admin-shelves-detailed-guide-to-reopening-country/6160195/
— Chicago’s only drive-in theater to reopen in McHenry with free admission Friday – John Garcia
https://abc7chicago.com/mchenry-outdoor-theater-drive-in-movie-chicago/6161506/

NBC5
— Illinois’ Coronavirus Deaths Rise Above 3,000 as Cases Top 70,000, Health Officials Say So far, the state has administered nearly 400,000 tests, with more than 17,000 conducted in the last day
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/coronavirus/illinois-coronavirus-deaths-rise-above-3000-as-cases-top-70000-health-officials-say/2268260/

CBS2
— Greater Chicago Food Depository Sees 60% Jump In Those Seeking Food Assistance
https://chicago.cbslocal.com/2020/05/07/greater-chicago-food-depository-sees-60-jump-in-those-seeking-food-assistance/

FOX NEWS CHICAGO
— Illinois surpasses 3,000 COVID-19 deaths and 70,000 cases statewide
https://www.fox32chicago.com/news/illinois-surpasses-3000-covid-19-deaths-and-70000-cases-statewide

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— Coronavirus in Illinois updates: Officials report state tops 70,000 known COVID-19 cases as well as more than 3,000 fatalities
https://www.chicagotribune.com/coronavirus/ct-coronavirus-pandemic-chicago-illinois-news-20200507-f5fivasoabertos53bh6fhnrje-story.html
— Nearly 3.2 million US workers seek jobless aid; coronavirus has put 33.5 million out of work – AP
https://www.chicagotribune.com/coronavirus/ct-nw-coronavirus-us-unemployment-surge-20200507-wzyha3dkwzbdfdcc3ezonhcvje-story.html
— Former Illinois Gov. Edgar on his talk with Pritzker about politics, leadership amid crisis | Lightfoot-Wilson mask feud | New WGN America nightly news program coming – Lisa Donovan
https://www.chicagotribune.com/politics/ct-pritzker-edgar-lightfoot-reopen-wgn-america-news-nation-spin-20200507-n67ykhsnbzg2pc7wtbrcsfe2py-story.html
— Chicago can’t reopen without decrease in the number of coronavirus cases, Mayor Lori Lightfoot says – Gregory Pratt
https://www.chicagotribune.com/coronavirus/ct-coronavirus-chicago-lightfoot-stay-home-order-20200507-nssqhfyaxvdzrchugqdygm6dfe-story.html
— Aim higher: CPS, Pritzker should be focused on reopening schools, not extending e-learning – Editorial
https://www.chicagotribune.com/opinion/editorials/ct-editorial-coronavirus-remote-learning-cps-fall-reopening-20200507-hcwxzp67ibhhzkr4lsgi5f2zum-story.html
— Schaumburg and Melrose Park giving away masks for coronavirus protection – Robert McCoppin
https://www.chicagotribune.com/coronavirus/ct-coronavirus-illinois-mask-giveaway-20200508-fsaqw5iswjc3zbcqeskne5ac7e-story.html

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— Illinois tops 3K coronavirus deaths, 70K cases; peak could last ‘awhile,’ officials say
https://chicago.suntimes.com/essential-coronavirus-news/2020/5/7/21250359/latest-coronavirus-news-live-updates-chicago-illinois-2020
— Top Illinois schools official says fall could start with remote learning, students attending on different days Offering a range of possibilities, the state superintendent for education said fall schooling will depend on public health conditions.
https://chicago.suntimes.com/education/2020/5/6/21250051/illinios-school-fall-cps-carmen-ayala
— Lightfoot outlines Springfield agenda for Democratic lawmakers The mayor has three items on her legislative agenda; one of them — reauthorizing a $5 monthly tax on phone bills — came “out of the blue,” one lawmaker said. Lightfoot said the city needs the money. – Fran Spielman
https://chicago.suntimes.com/city-hall/2020/5/7/21251228/lightfoot-legislative-agenda-springfield-casino-phone-tax
— Pritzker urged to let restaurants open June 1 — but at 25% capacity, with employee safeguards Restaurants can’t afford to wait until June 28 to reopen, as the governor has planned. “The further we go, the harder it is gonna be for restaurants to re-open,” said Sam Toia, president of the Illinois Restaurant Association. – Fran Spielman
https://chicago.suntimes.com/coronavirus/2020/5/7/21251112/coronavirus-restaurants-reopen-chicago-toia-social-distancing
— 33 million have sought US unemployment aid since virus hit Nearly 900,000 Illinoisans have filed for unemployment benefits since mid-March. – AP
https://chicago.suntimes.com/business/2020/5/7/21250383/us-unemployment-aid-coronavirus-covid-19-layoffs-economy

DAILY HERALD
— Another 74,000 file first-time unemployment claims in Illinois
https://www.dailyherald.com/business/20200507/another-74000-file-first-time-unemployment-claims-in-illinois
— Region’s 22.8% infection rate well above threshold for loosening restrictions – Jake Griffin
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20200506/regions-228-infection-rate-well-above-threshold-for-loosening-restrictions-

CRAIN’S CHICAGO Business
— More COVID-driven cuts: UChicago hospital furloughs workers The medical center is sidelining workers and postponing planned capital projects, among other cost-trimming measures, as it loses tens of millions of dollars a month during the COVID pandemic. – STEPHANIE GOLDBERG
https://www.chicagobusiness.com/health-care/more-covid-driven-cuts-uchicago-hospital-furloughs-workers

NORTHWEST HERALD
— McHenry County reports five COVID-19 deaths 886 total cases, 50 deaths in the county – ALEX KANTECKI
https://www.nwherald.com/2020/05/07/mchenry-county-reports-five-covid-19-deaths/abdti4k/

KANE COUNTY CHRONICLE
— Some Kane County residents not impressed by governor’s plan to reopen Illinois – JAMES FULLER
https://www.kcchronicle.com/2020/05/07/some-kane-county-residents-not-impressed-by-governors-plan-to-reopen-illinois/am1pyw1/

NEWS CHANNEL 20
— Vermilion County businesses not giving up during pandemic – Haydee Clotter (DIERSEN: What percent of the businesses and organizations in your municipality, township, and county shut down by efforts to fight coronavirus do you predict will never start up again?)
https://newschannel20.com/news/local/vermilion-county-businesses-not-giving-up-during-pandemic

NPR ILLINOIS
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: Trump-haters say “President Trump Wants To Reopen Economy Despite CDC Warnings.”
https://www.nprillinois.org/post/president-trump-wants-reopen-economy-despite-cdc-warnings#stream/0

JEANNE IVES
— VIDEO: CDH / Northwestern Medicine Chief Medical Officer Tells Ives: Pritzker’s Plan Means Suburbs Shut Down for “A Year… Maybe a Year and A Half.”
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H3qRce_qk9I&feature=youtu.be

ILLINOIS POLICY INSTITUTE
— COVID-19 RULES APPLY TO ALL ILLINOISANS, WITH EXCEPTIONS FOR SOME POLITICAL FIGURES – Brad Weisenstein
https://www.illinoispolicy.org/covid-19-rules-apply-to-all-illinoisans-with-exceptions-for-some-political-figures/

CAPITOL FAX
— House cancels next week’s session
https://capitolfax.com/2020/05/07/house-cancels-next-weeks-session-3/
— 2641 new cases, 15 percent positivity rate, 138 additional deaths
https://capitolfax.com/2020/05/07/2641-new-cases-15-percent-positivity-rate-138-additional-deaths/
— Pritzker: More than $2 billion paid out in unemployment claims, $500 million more than all of 2019 – Answers question that could’ve been answered by a simple Google search – Explains local law enforcement – Repeats he may use state licensing to enforce EO – Asked another question that could’ve been answered by Google – Says he and staff have been wearing masks for about two weeks – Says again he wants mail-in ballot expansion – Asked another easily Google-able question – Can’t answer question about distant future – Out of state hospitals not factored in to phased plan – Asks customers to not patronize a store that is suing to reopen – Still not close to testing needs – Recounts recent Jim Edgar call – Working on guidance for hair stylists – Explains new call center – All employees at the call center are from Illinois – ISBE and IDPH will oversee return of school sports – Asked yet another Google-able question – And another – Urges pastor not to reopen – Explains how state plan will lead to quicker reopening than White House plan – Pritzker, Ezike discuss plateau – Dr. Ezike explains data collecting on the fly – Avoids budget cutting question – Says he wants federal replacement for lost state revenues
https://capitolfax.com/2020/05/07/pritzker-more-than-2-billion-paid-out-in-unemployment-claims-500-million-more-than-all-of-2019/
— IDPH session guidelines
https://capitolfax.com/2020/05/07/read-the-idph-session-guidelines/
— State inspectors ordered back to work, but workers and their union objected
https://capitolfax.com/2020/05/07/state-inspectors-ordered-back-to-work-but-workers-and-their-union-objected/
— Pritzker: More than $2 billion paid out in unemployment claims, $500 million more than all of 2019
https://capitolfax.com/2020/05/07/pritzker-more-than-2-billion-paid-out-in-unemployment-claims-500-million-more-than-all-of-2019/
— COVID-19 roundup
https://capitolfax.com/2020/05/07/covid-19-roundup-33/
— Rep. Bailey proposes his own plan, and is getting hammered for it
https://capitolfax.com/2020/05/07/rep-bailey-proposes-his-own-plan-and-is-getting-hammered-for-it/
— State inspectors ordered back to work, but workers and their union objected
https://capitolfax.com/2020/05/07/state-inspectors-ordered-back-to-work-but-workers-and-their-union-objected/

WASHINGTON TIMES
— States explore house arrest technology to enforce quarantines – Douglas Ernst
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2020/may/7/coronavirus-usa-states-explore-house-arrest-techno/

GOPUSA
— Will Americans Take Coronavirus Vaccine When It Becomes Available? Will You?
https://www.gopusa.com/?p=88563

TOWNHALL
— GAO Report: Postal Service’s Net Loss Totaled $78 Billion In 12 Years – Julio Rosas
https://townhall.com/tipsheet/juliorosas/2020/05/07/gao-report-the-postal-services-net-loss-totaled-78-billion-in-12-years-n2568374

FEDERALIST
— 60 Questions Americans Need To Consider About How To Handle Coronavirus Shutdowns and bailouts are unsustainable for 18 months to two years. We need a new and better set of strategies, and we can’t put it off any further. – Joy Pullmann
https://thefederalist.com/2020/05/07/60-questions-americans-need-to-consider-about-how-to-handle-coronavirus/

LIFE SITE NEWS
— Planned Parenthood Abortion Business Lays Off One-Third of Its Staff, Cutting 285 Employees – MICAIAH BILGER
https://www.lifenews.com/2020/05/07/planned-parenthood-abortion-business-lays-off-one-third-of-its-staff-cutting-285-employees/

THE HILL
— Military official who serves as Trump valet tests positive for coronavirus – BRETT SAMUELS
https://thehill.com/homenews/administration/496577-military-official-who-serves-as-trump-valet-tests-positive-for
— Trump hits serious headwinds in polls on COVID-19 reopening – REID WILSON
https://thehill.com/homenews/state-watch/496593-trump-hits-serious-headwinds-in-polls-on-covid-19-reopening
— Trump meets harsh reality with coronavirus threat – MORGAN CHALFANT AND BRETT SAMUELS
https://thehill.com/homenews/administration/496705-trump-meets-harsh-reality-with-coronavirus-threat

NEW YORK TIMES
— White House Rejected C.D.C. Reopening Guidelines, Asking for Revisions
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/05/07/us/coronavirus-updates.html

WASHINGTON POST
— Power struggles erupt as governors and state legislatures fight over coronavirus response – Tim Craig and Annie Gowen
https://www.washingtonpost.com/national/power-struggles-erupt-as-governors-and-state-legislatures-fight-over-coronavirus-response/2020/05/07/05516526-8f8e-11ea-a9c0-73b93422d691_story.html
— Where Americans are still staying at home the most – Kevin Schaul, Brittany Renee Mayes and Bonnie Berkowitz
https://www.washingtonpost.com/graphics/2020/national/map-us-still-staying-home-coronavirus/

FORBES
— COVID-19: What Should Employers Consider As They Draft A Return To Work Policy? – Alonzo Martinez
https://www.forbes.com/sites/alonzomartinez/2020/05/07/covid-19-what-should-employers-consider-as-they-draft-a-return-to-work-policy/

FEDWEEK
— Thinking of Returning to the Federal Government as a Retiree?
https://www.fedweek.com/retirement-financial-planning/thinking-of-returning-to-the-government-as-a-retiree/
(FROM THE ARTICLE: The standard policy is that if you voluntarily retired and go back to work, you’ll continue to receive your annuity; however, the salary of your new position will be offset (reduced) by the amount of your annuity. For example, if your annuity was $40,000 and your new salary was $90,000, you’d only be paid $50,000 ($90,000 – $40,000). However, if your retirement was involuntary as a result a reduction-in-force (RIF), job abolishment, transfer of function, or reorganization, your annuity would stop and you’d receive the full salary of your new position. In other words, you’d have the same employment status as any other federal employee in an equivalent position with a similar service history.)

NEW REPUBLIC
— Did the Military Really Just Ban Coronavirus Survivors? The Pentagon’s ill-advised new “interim” recruiting policy could cause precisely the harm to service members that it seeks to avoid. – ADAM WEINSTEIN
https://newrepublic.com/article/157644/military-ban-recruits-coronavirus