ABC7
— Coronavirus Illinois: COVID-19 cases expected to peak in mid-May, Gov. JB Pritzker says By Sarah Schulte, Eric Horng, Jessica D’Onofrio and Alexis McAdams
https://abc7chicago.com/health/watch-live-gov-pritzker-says-covid-19-may-peak-in-mid-may/6120013/
— Wisconsin coronavirus: health officials link 7 virus cases to in-person voting – AP
https://abc7chicago.com/health/officials-link-7-wisconsin-virus-cases-to-in-person-voting/6119737/
— Coronavirus update: Chicago cancels major spring, summer events, festivals
https://abc7chicago.com/community-events/chicago-cancels-major-spring-summer-events-festivals-/6119777/
— Coronavirus US: Grocery store workers push to close supermarkets to customers claiming ‘atrocious’ behavior by shoppers – TJ Holmes
https://abc7chicago.com/shopping/workers-push-to-close-supermarkets-claiming-customers-not-following-covid-19-rules-/6119419/
— Coronavirus in the US: Senate approves $500B coronavirus aid deal; sends to House – Andrew Taylor & Lisa Mascaro
https://abc7chicago.com/health/senate-approves-$500b-virus-aid-deal;-sends-to-house/6119590/
NBC5
— Illinois’ Stay-at-Home Order Could Be Extended Into June, Chicago’s Mayor Says Gov. J.B. Pritzker declined to give a definitive answers on if the order will be extended and for how long, but noted Tuesday that changes are expected
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/coronavirus/illinois-stay-at-home-order-could-be-extended-as-late-as-june-chicagos-mayor-says/2259501/
— Illinois Coronavirus Updates: New Mask Restrictions, Some Chicago Festivals Canceled
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/illinois-coronavirus-updates-nursing-home-concerns-highest-one-week-death-toll/2259241/
— ‘We Should be Concerned:’ Possibility of Wave of COVID-19 in Fall Could Cause Serious Issues Dr. Ngozi Ezike says another wave of COVID-19 in the fall, combined with the annual flu epidemic, could tax healthcare systems
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/coronavirus/we-should-be-concerned-possibility-of-wave-of-covid-19-in-fall-could-cause-serious-issues/2259606/
— Trump Vows to ‘suspend Immigration’ to US Because of Virus Though travel restrictions around the globe have dramatically reduced immigration, Trump could use his executive authority to restrict it further – Jill Colvin and Ben Fox
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/coronavirus/trump-vows-to-suspend-immigration-to-us-because-of-virus/2259491/
FOX NEWS CHICAGO
— Illinois COVID-19 cases top 33,000; statewide death toll nearly 1,500
https://www.fox32chicago.com/news/illinois-covid-19-cases-top-33000-statewide-death-toll-nearly-1500
— 9 shot, 3 fatally Monday in Chicago
https://www.fox32chicago.com/news/9-shot-3-fatally-monday-in-chicago
— Dow tumbles 631 points as oil selloff deepens – Ken Martin
https://www.fox32chicago.com/news/dow-tumbles-631-points-as-oil-selloff-deepens
— Wisconsin Republicans file lawsuit against governor to stop extension of stay-at-home order
https://www.fox32chicago.com/news/wisconsin-republicans-file-lawsuit-against-governor-to-stop-extension-of-stay-at-home-order
CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— 119 more die from COVID-19 in Illinois as death toll nears 1.5K In total, 1,468 people have died from the outbreak. There were also 1,551 new cases reported Tuesday, raising the state’s total of patients testing positive to 33,059. – Tina Sfondeles
https://chicago.suntimes.com/coronavirus/2020/4/21/21229985/illinois-coronavirus-cases-deaths-april-21
— Lightfoot seeks expanded emergency spending and procurement powers during pandemic
https://chicago.suntimes.com/coronavirus/2020/4/21/21229247/latest-coronavirus-news-live-updates-chicago-illinois-2020
— Pritzker: Trump’s rhetoric will lead to violence and death, ‘and he should stop it’ “He’s fomenting protest and, I hate to say, that is fomenting some violence, and I’m very concerned about what that might mean for the country if he keeps doing things like that,” Pritzker said. “We should be bringing people together, not dividing people.” – Tina Sfondeles (DIERSEN: Ever-increasingly, Trump-haters promote hatred against Trump.)
https://chicago.suntimes.com/politics/2020/4/21/21229888/pritzker-trump-rhetoric-liberate-violence-death-covid-19-coronavirus
CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— Pritzker, Lightfoot cast doubt on end of shutdown as 1,551 new known cases and 119 more deaths reported
https://www.chicagotribune.com/coronavirus/ct-coronavirus-pandemic-chicago-illinois-news-20200421-ylmst6za2fcllczlgrpol7txoq-story.html
— As Gov. J.B. Pritzker says COVID-19 won’t peak in Illinois until mid-May, Mayor Lori Lightfoot predicts statewide stay-at-home order could extend into June – JAMIE MUNKS, ANTONIA AYRES-BROWN and GREGORY PRATT
https://www.chicagotribune.com/coronavirus/ct-coronavirus-illinois-peak-pritzker-20200421-wkf3uakc2bb7ph6iy6okfkyjqa-story.html
— Wisconsin Republicans sue Gov. Tony Evers over stay-at-home order – AP
https://www.chicagotribune.com/coronavirus/ct-nw-wisconsin-stay-at-home-order-20200421-k33hw3eagnaipi5jgap4i67kbe-story.html
— Big unknowns about the coronavirus complicate getting back to normal – AP
https://www.chicagotribune.com/coronavirus/ct-nw-coronavirus-unknowns-reopening-economy-20200421-gc4lwpsnybhqtnoob32arybeqy-story.html
— DIERSEN HEADLINE: A TRUMP-hater says “Anti-lockdown protests have created a juicy opportunity for President Trump. He’s blowing it.”
https://www.chicagotribune.com/columns/eric-zorn/ct-column-protests-pandemic-opportunity-covid19-trump-zorn-20200421-torlbtbe7jdjhn6utex4c4zdky-story.html
— Politicizing the coronavirus is hazardous to our national health – Clarence Page (DIERSEN: Ever-increasingly, Democrats politicize coronavirus to destroy America to destroy Trump.)
https://www.chicagotribune.com/columns/clarence-page/ct-column-coronavirus-trump-nra-page-20200421-2xlir5f6frbqnaxf3tv5ck4lny-story.html
— Back to work? Companies finding it easier said than done – AP
https://www.chicagotribune.com/coronavirus/sns-back-to-work-companies-find-it-easier-than-done-20200421-j4csceu3lfcz7o2xcxshtar5wi-story.html
CRAIN’S CHICAGO BUSINESS
— Pritzker hints stay-home order could last through May A peak in COVID cases that some expected this month may not arrive until the middle of next month, and that pushes out the timeline. – GREG HINZ
https://www.chicagobusiness.com/greg-hinz-politics/pritzker-hints-stay-home-order-could-last-through-may
— City’s expected tab on COVID costs: $150 million That includes at least $2.5 million a month on space for the homeless to shelter and $3.2 million on hotel rooms for first responders, health care workers and those recovering from COVID-19. – A.D. QUIG
https://www.chicagobusiness.com/government/citys-expected-tab-covid-costs-150-million
— Uline CEO, a Trump megadonor, pushes for shutdown to end Few have objected more strongly to the COVID closures than Liz Uihlein, chief executive officer of the closely held shipping supply firm.
https://www.chicagobusiness.com/government/uline-ceo-trump-megadonor-pushes-shutdown-end
— No, the virus will not trigger an urban exodus Reports of cities’ impending deaths have been greatly exaggerated. – JOE CAHILL
https://www.chicagobusiness.com/joe-cahill-business/no-virus-will-not-trigger-urban-exodus
DAILY HERALD
— Pritzker suggests extending stay-at-home order as death toll rises by 119 – Jake Griffin
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20200421/pritzker-suggests-extending-stay-at-home-order-as-death-toll-rises-by-119
— Pandemic fallout tracks nation’s political divide – AP
https://www.dailyherald.com/article/20200421/news/304219892/
— Uline owner pushes to end shutdown, recall Wisconsin governor – Anders Melin and Polly Mosendz
https://www.dailyherald.com/business/20200421/uline-owner-pushes-to-end-shutdown-recall-wisconsin-governor
HERALD NEWS
— Will County Republicans reelect Pearson as party chair
https://www.theherald-news.com/2020/04/20/will-county-republicans-reelect-pearson-as-party-chair/a68aq7m/
NPR ILLINOIS
— Missouri Sues China, Communist Party Over The Coronavirus Pandemic – FRANK MORRIS
https://www.nprillinois.org/post/missouri-sues-china-communist-party-over-coronavirus-pandemic#stream/0
— Milwaukee Claims 7 Coronavirus Cases Tied To Controversial Wisconsin Election – BRETT NEELY & MAAYAN SILVER
https://www.nprillinois.org/post/milwaukee-claims-7-coronavirus-cases-tied-controversial-wisconsin-election#stream/0
WAND
— Illinois getting just under $5 billion from Coronavirus Relief Fund
https://www.wandtv.com/news/illinois-getting-just-under-5-billion-from-coronavirus-relief-fund/article_15ab14a6-83e7-11ea-b088-a32af34e836b.html
MCHENRY COUNTY BLOG
— On Pritzker’s Having Changed the Coronavirus Goal Posts
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/04/19/on-pritzkers-having-changed-the-coronavirus-goal-posts/
— Could Property Taxpayers Win Next Year Because of Coronavirus?
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/04/20/could-property-taxpayers-win-next-year-because-of-coronavirus/
— McHenry County Law Enforcement Take Heat from Chicago Tribune over Coronavirus ID Suit
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/04/20/mchenry-county-law-enforcement-take-heat-from-chicago-tribune-over-coronavirus-id-suit/
— The Florida Return of Ex-McHenry County State’s Attorney Gary Pack
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/04/20/the-return-of-gary-pack/
— Republicans of Illinois Congressional Delegation Issue Scathing Response to Illinois Senate President Santa Claus Letter
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/04/20/republicans-of-illinois-congressional-delegation-issue-scathing-response-to-illinois-senate-president-santa-claus-letter/
— Rep. Dan Ugaste Explains Bill Payment Accommodations of Various Companies
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/04/21/rep-dan-ugaste-explains-bill-payment-accomodations-of-various-companies/
— Appears Governor Pritzker Has Shut Down Boating
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/04/21/appears-governor-pritzker-has-shut-down-boating/
— IL-06/IL-14: Campaign Finance Reports Q120
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2020/04/21/il-06-il-14-campaign-finance-reports-q120/
CAPITOL FAX
— Pritzker announces student loan relief, expanded SNAP benefits – Dr. Ezike talks hospitalization, highlights “encouraging news” about recoveries – Asked if he would lift order before the peak (not a joke) – Talks McCormick place costs – Pretty much confirms that May concerts will be canceled – Says won’t be “mass openings” on May 1 – TV reporter pleads with governor to reopen golf courses – Says he talks to Congress members “quite often” – No work done yet on Vibra – Dr. Ezike is worried about second wave this fall – Talks about face coverings – Asked what he’d say to people “who feel the shutdown is a punishment” – Pushes back against nursing home association – Cautions on antibody tests – Ruled out following Georgia’s lead – Says hoping for federal aid – Says he doesn’t feel comfortable governing by executive order – Explains why he’s released some prisoners
https://capitolfax.com/2020/04/21/pritzker-announces-student-loan-relief-expanded-snap-benefits/
— 1,551 new cases, 119 additional deaths
https://capitolfax.com/2020/04/21/1551-new-cases-119-additional-deaths/
— COVID-19 roundup
https://capitolfax.com/2020/04/21/covid-19-roundup-24/
— The debate over testing capacity
https://capitolfax.com/2020/04/21/the-debate-over-testing-capacity/
WASHINGTON EXAMINER
— Illinois governor accuses Trump of ‘fomenting some violence’ by tweeting support for coronavirus protests – Madison Dibble
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/illinois-governor-accuses-trump-of-fomenting-some-violence-by-tweeting-support-for-coronavirus-protests
GOPUSA
— Zuckerberg: Facebook To Delete Lockdown Protest Posts As ‘Harmful Misinformation’ (DIERSEN: According to my critics/opponents, all government and political news and commentary is harmful information except for the government and political news and commentary that they put out or bless.)
https://www.gopusa.com/?p=87862
— Chicago Mayor Wants To Run Florida Now
https://www.gopusa.com/?p=87823
— Trump Campaign Ad: Let Them Eat Ice Cream
https://www.gopusa.com/?p=87868
CONSERVATIVE HQ
— Trump’s enemies petrified he made the right call on reopening – Jeffrey A. Rendall
http://www.conservativehq.com/article/32355-assault-america-day-474-trump%E2%80%99s-enemies-petrified-he-made-right-call-reopening
DAILY SIGNAL
— House Republicans Accuse Democrats of Exploiting Coronavirus Crisis to Push ‘Extreme’ Immigration Agenda – Jason Hopkins
https://www.dailysignal.com/2020/04/20/house-republicans-accuse-democrats-of-exploiting-coronavirus-crisis-to-push-extreme-immigration-agenda/
FEDERALIST
— Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker Claims Trump’s Tweets Are ‘Fomenting Violence’ – Chrissy Clark
https://thefederalist.com/2020/04/21/illinois-gov-j-b-pritzker-claims-trumps-tweets-are-fomenting-violence/
EPOCH TIMES
— Where Ties With Communist China Are Close, the Coronavirus Follows Severe COVID-19 outbreaks highlight different countries’ entanglements with Beijing – Editorial
https://www.theepochtimes.com/where-ties-with-communist-china-are-close-the-coronavirus-follows_3268389.html
NATIONAL REVIEW
— Facebook Fails the Coronavirus Test – DAVID HARSANYI
https://www.nationalreview.com/2020/04/coronavirus-lockdown-protests-facebook-social-media-giant-fails-free-speech-test/
CNN
— CDC chief says there could be second, possibly worse coronavirus outbreak this winter – Caroline Kelly and Jen Christensen
https://www.cnn.com/2020/04/21/politics/second-coronavirus-cdc-director-robert-redfield/index.html
NBC NEWS
— Barr calls stay-at-home orders ‘disturbingly close to house arrest’ – Pete Williams
https://www.nbcnews.com/health/health-news/live-blog/2020-04-21-coronavirus-news-n1188466/ncrd1189171#liveBlogHeader
WASHINGTON POST
— Oil prices extend slide one day after U.S. crude drops below zero; Dow plunges more than 600 points The commodity’s collapse drives home the stark drop in economic activity caused by the coronavirus pandemic – Thomas Heath
https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/2020/04/21/oil-crash-stocks-today-coronavirus/
— Gov. Brian Kemp sets Georgia on aggressive course to reopen, putting his state at center of deepening national debate – Isaac Stanley-Becker
https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/gov-brian-kemp-sets-georgia-on-aggressive-course-to-reopen-putting-his-state-at-center-of-deepening-national-debate/2020/04/21/36545638-8372-11ea-ae26-989cfce1c7c7_story.html
— Trump suspends U.S. immigration for 60 days, citing coronavirus crisis and jobs shortage – Nick Miroff, Maria Sacchetti and Tracy Jan
https://www.washingtonpost.com/immigration/coronavirus-trump-suspend-immigration/2020/04/21/464e2440-838d-11ea-ae26-989cfce1c7c7_story.html
FORBES
— Reps. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez And Jerry Nadler Want $4 Billion In Coronavirus Funding For Museums – Adam Andrzejewski
https://www.forbes.com/sites/adamandrzejewski/2020/04/21/reps-alexandria-ocasio-cortez-and-jerry-nadler-want-4-billion-in-coronavirus-funding-for-museums/
BOND BUYER
— How coronavirus will spread Illinois fiscal pain to local agencies – Yvette Shields
https://www.bondbuyer.com/news/coronavirus-will-spread-illinois-fiscal-pain-to-local-governments
RASMUSSEN REPORTS
— 40% Say Immediate Family Member Out of Work Thanks to Coronavirus
https://www.rasmussenreports.com/public_content/business/jobs_employment/april_2020/40_say_immediate_family_member_out_of_work_thanks_to_coronavirus
